this is how the story ends.
Joe and William smiled as they saw their boys getting the adoration from the girls and the boys with the longer hair were feeling their own hair. "I expect there will be a few more crew cuts before the day is out," laughed William, "judging from the looks they are getting from the girls and the guys are fondling their tresses."
Their next stop was off base to a department store. Each boy got two pair of khaki dockers, flat front with legs that reached down heel of the boots. Next it was button up sport shirts with button down collars. Into the mens suit department and each boy got two suits, 4 dress shirts and ties, and a sport coat and two pair of dress pants.
On the way back home they dropped off the dress clothes to be cleaned and pressed. They would be ready at 6:00. The cleaners closed at 7:00, so if they couldn't make it they would be ready by the next day.
The two dad's had been talking while the boys were trying on clothes. Back home, William thanked Joe for everything.
Joe helped Joe Jr. take his clothes to the laundry room and get started washing the white items. When they are done, wash your new jeans and dark socks. Now, let's take a look in your room. Up in Joey's room: OK, he said. Go downstairs and bring up that box of garbage bags. When Joey came back up, his dad started emptying his drawers of clothes into the garbage bags. Everything. Then he emptied out the closet of all his clothes. The underwear and socks, along with the baggy pants were put in one bag, they would go out with the household garbage. All the serviceable clothes would go to the Navy Relief Society thrift store, even the shoes. After all the clothes were out, Joey was made to vacuum out the closet and the drawers, then the floor. Now, let's collect up all the other stuff. You can keep your trophies and a few other things, but it's time you learned to keep a clean room. Take that TV out too. We only need one of those in the house. We'll get you a radio with a cd player. You probably don't spend much time in here anymore anyway. Joe Jr. got in a mood. Suddenly he started taking everything down. You are right dad, I don't need any of this stuff any more. When he was done, his room looked very spartan. He had even taken off the football bedspread and put it into the bag with the clothes going to the thrift store. Do you think mom will get me a plain blue one, he asked. I'm sure she will. When it was all dusted and clean, Joe said, "Your mom will really be surprised at such a clean room," his dad said. "I'm sure she will," sighed Joe Jr. "I'm sure she will."
Mom was a little more than surprised. It was really amazing how much Joe Jr. really did look like his dad. He was a little lighter in the build, but they had the same look and with the same haircuts - well, when mom came in, Joey had his back to the door. His mom came up behind him and gave him a big hug. "So, how'd it go with Joey today?" "Mooom", Joey turned around in her arms. "Oh, goodness!" she exclaimed. I thought it was your dad. "Dad." called Joey. "Mom want's you." He was smiling when his dad came into the front room. She hugged Joey on more time. "You look so great." Then into her husbands arms. "He looks fantastic, (out loud) (and then in a quiet whisper) "did it go ok? No, trouble." "No trouble at all," he whispered back. "
Eddy says he looks just like me, what do you think?" "I don't know what to think. You've been home all day, what's for dinner?" "Home all day? Thought we'd pick up something from the deli when we went to get Joe's new clothes from the cleaners." "New clothes?" "Come on mom? Tell me this isn't what you expected." He took his mom by the hand and led her up to his room. "Oh my." she said. "I haven't seen it this clean in years. I'm so proud of you son." They had left his dad downstairs. "Do you really like my hair this way mom?" "It looks so good on you son. Of course you will have to spend some time in the sun to tan that pale skin so it won't burn next week. But, yes, I like it. You are growing up, and I hope you will be like your dad." "Ok. For you, I'll keep it this way from now on. Do you think Julie will like it?" "She'd better," his mom said with a smile. "If I wasn't me, and wasn't married to your father, I'd want to be Julie." She reached up and kissed her son on the cheek and gave him a big hug.
The next day Joey put some sun screen on his head and went out to mow the yard. Before he was finished his dad had a list from neighbors who had seen him out mowing and wondered if he would come do theirs. It seemed he spent the rest of the week doing yard work. But they paid him pretty good and several of them even gave him lunch. By Friday his head was pretty tan. He had remembered to keep the sunscreen on so it hadn't burned. He was all set for their vacation to Hawaii. Friday afternoon Joe Sr. said he was going down to get his haircut touched up before they went. Do you want to go? I'll be right there dad. Jr. went up and put on a red plaid sport shirt, tucked it in his khaki pants and started down the stairs. His hair had hardly grown, but he decided that if his dad had the sides of his shaved, so would he. Besides, he had a date for tonight with Julie. She had called him on Monday after he was seen at the Pizza Palace and had heard about his haircut. She had driven by on Tuesday while he was mowing the yard. He went over when she stopped. He had his shirt off and was sweating pretty good. It looks good, she said taking in his haircut, and then his sweating chest, you look yummy too. Makes you look grown up. I like that. Now my folks won't give me such a hard time about going out with you. Actually, they'll think I've got a new boyfriend. She smiled. He told her he had to get back to work. Call me she said. When his dad said they were going out with William and his family on Friday night to dinner, Jr. had asked if he could bring Julie. His dad's question was, is Billy bringing someone? Jr. called Billy. Yes, his girlfriend was going to be there if Joey was bringing his girl. Billy told him his dad wanted him to get dressed up as it was one of those fancy restaurants. Ok, Joey said. Let's wear our new suits. I told Julie it was a dress up and we would go dancing after. She said I was sooooo romantic. He laughed.
Ok, dad. Let's go. Eddy greeted them with that same enthusiam he had on Monday. First Sergeant, you're back. Just like I said Eddy. I'll get mine done first, that'll give Jr.'s hair here a few more minutes to grow before you shave it back down. He laughed. It didn't take much to touch up Joe's flat top. Then to shave the sides smooth. Joey got in the chair without a qualm. Eddy put the tape around his neck and then clipped the drape. Just like my dad's, said Joey. That's what I like, said Eddy, a father and son together. We'll be in regular for the next year, said Joey. Joe said, probably every two weeks from now on Eddy. As long as Jr. here gets his hair cut like mine, just put it on my tab if I'm not with him. Not a problem First Sergeant, said Eddy as he lathered the sides of Joey's head. It didn't take long for him to have it smooth all the way around. You're ready to go young man, he said as he lowered the chair and removed the cape. I'll see you in two weeks. Remember, when you come, you see me. I'll keep it sharp and clean.
Joe Jr. was surpri
sed that evening. After he came downstairs, all dressed up in his suit, his mom handed him the key's to her car. You can go pick up Julie. You might see if Billy wants to go with you and pick up his date too. Be sure you are at the restaurant on time. Drive carefully. Joey mouth hung open for a minute. Then he gave his mom a hug. I hope it's ok with her parents. It is, she said. I called her mother already. Thank's mom. I love you, he said as he headed for the door. He stopped and called Billy. Billy thought that would be cool. He would call Joey back on his cell. When Joey came to the door to get Julie, she told him to come in for a minute. Her father looked at Joey, and then looked again. Well, he said. You do look sharp tonight. Her mom smiled. You two have fun she said. Thank you both, said Joey. I'll take good care of her. Before midnight, said her father. Yes sir, he replied. You're beautiful he said to Julie as he opened her car door. Are you all right if we pick up Billy and his girl? Sure she said. Meggan and I are good friends too you know. So we've been talking about you guys a lot. You are so grown up now. The went by and picked up Billy and then his girlfriend.
They were on time to the restaurant. It was a good time with family. After dinner they went to the hotel that had live music and a dance floor. Julie found out that Joey knew how to really dance. Even his dad was impressed with his smooth dancing. He confessed, his mom had made him learn. She said it was important for a man to know how, and besides, she wanted to go dancing and there was no one else available while Joe was overseas. At 11:00 Joey said he hated to leave, but he had promised to get Julie home by midnight. They first dropped of Meggan then Billy. At Julies, her dad was waiting for them to get home and asked Joey to come in for a few minutes. It's late, I know, he said. Kiss him good night sweetie, I just want to say a couple of words to him. He turned around and went towards the kitchen to give them a little privacy. She kissed him long and hard. The best night, she said, just the best night. Thank you. And Joe, I love you. She turned and fled up the stairs. Her dad came back out. Well young man. I'm more impressed with you. Come over any time. We'll be glad to see you. He shook Joey's hand and opened the front door.
The week in Hawaii didn't last long enough. The rest of the summer Joey spent mowing and cleaning yards. He like the out of doors work, he got a good tan, no one complained about him being shirtless, he made good money, and it was a good work out. He stayed lean. It was his senior year at high school. He tried out for quaterback on the football team and was good enough to be the starting quarterback and was elected captain of his team. It was still late summer when they started their practice. The other team members saw how easy it was for him to shower and quickly dry his hair and be ready to go. They also saw that he had a beautiful cheerleader that constantly rubbed his short flat top. By the end of the second week, all but a couple of diehards had flat tops or crew cuts. They also noted that he always dressed nicely. And when their girlfriends saw it, they wanted to know why their men couldn't do a little better too. It spread through the senior class like a virus. The teachers were amazed. It was like going back to the 1950's, well, almost. Many of the girls even started wearing dress's to school. The other thing the teachers noticed was that everyone seemed to be a little nicer and there was less trouble, even in the lower classes. And best of all, grades improved. At the end of the year, it was the first graduating class that had two valedictorians, Julie and Joe Jr.
Immediately after graduation Billy elected to join the Marine Corps. Joe had other plans, they included the Marine Corps, but he was going to college by way of ROTC. When he graduated he would be a Lieutenant. By then, Billy would be a Sergeant. Both would marry their highschool sweethearts. And both would always have a short haircut. Sergeant Major Diese was there to see Lieutenant Joe Diese Jr. receive his bars. Afterwards they stood side by side with their hats off to have their picture taken. Only age was the difference as they proudly stood together with their shaved high and tight flat tops. It is hard for men to remain friends when one goes the officer route and the other enlisted. But the world keeps turning around and around. Colonel Joe Diese Jr, camp commander and his old highschool chum was his Sergeant Major William (Billy) Franks Jr. They served their last tour together overseas when their sons were going into their senior year at highschool.
When they returned home, their wives were there to greet them, but not their son's. It's ok, they were told. the kids were spending the weekend with a friend, so that we could have you all to ourselves. It was a fantastic weekend. After a year apart, they made love like newly weds. On Monday morning, two young men were taken to the base barber shop. Eddy wasn't there any more. But, A curly mop of light brown hair was turned into a high and tight flat top. Then a head of long stringy black hair was reduced to a 1/8th inch buzz cut with 000000 cut on the sides.............................
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