roaninlynch:

Imagine the first time Adam is mentioned in the papers: Aglionby Academy student Adam Parrish graduates valediction on scholarship

Imagine Adam rolling his eyes when Ronan cuts it out and keeps it in his wallet

Imagine Adam getting mentioned in science journals for research he does at Harvard

Imagine Adam being reported on by both Cambridge’s and Henrietta’s local TV news stations when he graduates Harvard top of his class again

Imagine Adam’s valedictorian speech where he talks about living in poverty and working hard to achieve dreams (If you never saw the stars candles were enough) circulating Facebook and other social media sites

Imagine Adam signing a contract right after graduation to work for a company that creates medical technology to treat hearing loss and other disabilities 

Imagine Adam getting his own research published in science journals

Imagine Adam and Ronan’s wedding being reported on by Henrietta’s TV news stations: Aglionby alumni Adam Parrish weds Singer Falls farming company founder Ronan Lynch at St. Agnes

Imagine Adam’s satisfaction in mailing that wedding invitation to Robert Parrish

Imagine Adam making it on Forbes 30 Under 30 (science section of course)

Imagine Adam’s Forbes profile being reported on by Henrietta’s TV news stations that urge the public to buy copies and read it 

Imagine Adam being reported on by Henrietta’s TV news stations every time an invention of his breaks new ground

Imagine a framed picture of Adam being hung on Aglionby’s famous alumni wall so that every teacher and every student can’t ignore or forget his accomplishments 

Imagine Adam being able to afford his own car, his own house, his own clothes

Imagine Adam being embarrassed when Ronan insists on saving every journal and newspaper he’s mentioned in and hanging them on the walls of their home

Imagine Adam being incredibly embarrassed when Ronan insists on buying physical CD copies of the segments he’s mentioned in from TV stations

Imagine Adam being recognized by other engineers and scientists on the street and being told how his research inspired theirs 

Imagine Adam being acknowledged at fancy events where he gets to wear nice tuxedos that he doesn’t have to worry about affording

Imagine Adam being begged by other companies to come work for them

Imagine Adam starting/giving to charities that give scholarships to low-income STEM students

Imagine Robert Parrish seeing Adam every time he turns on the TV

Imagine Adam still being humble even with popularity and fame

Imagine Adam Parrish finally getting the recognition and life he deserves