A/N I am SUPER excited for this one because Jim is one of my favorite characters EVER. I mean, look at that face! He's adorable!

"Oh, (Y/N), dear, could you deliver this food to table 3 please?" Sarah Hawkins asked and handed you a tray full of exotic food that didn't look too appetizing to you.

"Sure, Sarah!" you said happily and carried the tray over to a table with a family of three alien creatures: a little boy with his parents. His little sister was skipping around the dining room, happily stealing people's food.

As you placed a bowl full of jelly worms in front of the little boy, you smiled as he cheered 'Awesome!' and scarfed down the food like he hadn't eaten in months. Your smile didn't fade even as you thought of the fact that you would have to clean up his mess later. The family thanked you, and you jokingly bowed and walked away. You walked past Sarah as she gave her friend Delbert Doppler his food, apologizing for taking a while, since it was a busy morning.

"Morning, Doctor, how are you?" you asked as you walked by him.

"Oh, good morning, (Y/N), I'm doing fine, how about yourself?" he said as he happily ate.

"Doin' fine, Doctor." you said and walked into the kitchen, placing your tray on one of the counters. You had been working at the Benbow Inn for about 3 months now. Sarah Hawkins had been kind enough to hire you when you were wandering alone around a market downtown, trying to find a job to help sustain your family. Sarah had been more than willing to help, and had even offered you a room at the inn so you wouldn't have to walk every day.

You walked back out into the dining room and overheard Sarah talking with Delbert about Jim, Sarah's son who was your age and was constantly getting into trouble with the Robo Cops. Just as Sarah was explaining that Jim is starting to 'turn a corner' after having some rough spots earlier this year, the door burst open to reveal two Robo Cops and...Jim.

Sarah dropped the dirty plates she was holding, but your quick reflexes enabled you to catch them. You placed them in the sink behind you, and turned back to the two cops in the doorway.

"Jim!" Sarah scolded with a disapproving look. The cops explained Jim had been solar surfing in a restricted area, again, and you shook your head. Jim was your best friend, even though he was on a clear path to Juvenile Hall. The Robo Cops finished talking and exited the inn, leaving all the customers to stare. You turned to them and cleared your throat, and they all looked away.

"Do you want to go to Juvenile Hall, is that it?" Sarah said to Jim and you walked away, giving them privacy. After a minute or so, you saw Jim walk into the kitchen and decided to follow.

"Hey." you said softly as you entered. Jim turned to look at you with a sad expression. You walked up to him and enveloped him in a hug. He sniffled and hugged you tightly back.

"What's wrong with me, (Y/N)? Why can't I do anything right?" he asked and you pulled away from the hug but kept Jim at arm's length.

"Hey! Nothing is wrong with you! You just need to...how do I say this...stop being such a delinquent. Start obeying rules." you advised him.

"I just want to solar surf all day, not go to boring school or work. Is that so bad?" Jim asked and you sighed.

"It's not bad, Jim, it's just...not what everyone expects of you." you say and he rolls his eyes.

"I don't want to do what people expect of me. I want to be free to live my own life, explore the world, have an adventure." Jim says as he looks out the window wistfully.

"One day you and I'll get out of here and explore the world. We'll have an adventure and discover things no one has seen before." Jim says as he hugs you and lays his chin on your head.

"One day." you agree as you hug him back. You just hope that day will get here soon.