High School Musical: The Musical The Series Imagines Book

On The Highway With My Driver's Licence

3 YEARS LATER

Michael Bowen's POV

Well it's official. My son is about to hit the road for Los Angeles. He signed his first partnership with Sony, has a viral song that made it to the pop charts. He found his own place in Los Angeles, he worked so hard to save up to buy a car and fix it up. I decided to surprise Ricky with getting his car the final repairs he needed. I picked it up from Roger's lot and made it back home before Ricky did.

My son has really become a man. I am really proud of him. He's going after his dreams, using his talent. I couldn't be more proud of all the things he's doing.

"DAD IM HOME" Ricky yelled

"DAD ARE YOU HERE?...I BROUGHT PIZZA" Ricky kept yelling. I came from out the bathroom to meet him in the kitchen

"I'm right here" I said

"Hey, I brought back dinner, are you hungry?" Ricky asked me

"Yes, I'm here, I'm starving" I said " How was your last day at work?" I asked him

"It was fun, it was hard to say goodbye to everyone." Ricky said while we sat down and started eating

"I get it, it's not a goodbye it's just a see you later. Slices isn't going anywhere, none of us are going anywhere." I answered

Ricky really took in what I was saying.

"I've ugh got you a surprise." I said pulling out his car keys from my pocket. " I picked up car today, all the repairs a fixed. You are officially good to hit the road tomorrow." I said

"Are you really trying to get rid of me?" Ricky questioned

"Yes, Yes, I am, I'm looking forward to having some privacy with Jen in my own home now that you will be gone" I said jokingly

"Eww that's so gross Boomer" Ricky said laughing
But then he took the keys and just hugged me.

"Thank you for everything dad. Seriously, thank you" Ricky said

"I love you sport. You make me very proud." I said to him

The next morning, early in the morning it was really time to see him off. Jen was here to help and see Ricky off.

"You have everything? Keys, wallet, guitar, money, socks, underwear?" I questioned him

"Yes dad, I managed to get that packed. I'm good" He said face to face.

Ricky hugged me one last time.

"Dad I'm scared" He admitted

"It's ok. But you got this. I am always here for you. I'm only one phone call away. But you can do this. You were born ready" I said hitting him on the chest. I then rubbed his shoulder. Ricky started to tear up. I just pulled him in for another hug. After our moment I finally let him go. Ricky collected himself and was ready to say his goodbye to Jen.

"Ricky , you are already amazing. Always remember that. Trust the process, be creative, believe in yourself and know I will always support you. If you need me I am always one phone call away too. I love you so so much" Jenn said hugging Ricky

"Thank you for everything. I love you too" Ricky said hugging Jenn. After their hug Jen came over to me wrapping her arms around me as she let a few tears go. Ricky finally got into the car and started his long drive to Los Angeles.

Week 1 in Los Angeles

Ricky's POV

I have not slept for more than 4 hours since I got to LA. Everything has been full steam ahead. I am excited about everything that I am doing. Right now I am in the middle of a meeting with the team that's helping me organize the shoot of my music video for my single "Gravity".