A/N: Hi folks...this is my first Waltons fanfic story. It's something that has been circling in my mind for a long time. What happened during the moments we didn't see on the show between Mary Ellen and Curt when they were getting together?
This is my vision. For the most part, it will stay true to what we saw on screen but I may later on take a bit of creative license. Yes, the beginning is short, but I hope it provides enough of a base to start things rolling.
Considering a future in fanfiction for this couple that does not involve that imposter crap in Season 9. What do you think?
Let me know what you think.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Waltons...too bad.
Curt Willard was driving up the mountain road. The road bumps he encountered were nothing new to him. He dealt with worse roads when working for the mines and growing up near Wheeling.
He quickly glimpsed at the copy of the Blue Ridge Chronicle on the seat. Circled was the advertisement for a medical practice for purchase. Underlined was another article, an editorial for the need for more country doctors. The living he made the last several months as a traveling doctor helped him keep the wolf at the door to an extent, but things were getting tight. This job came up at the perfect time. He had enough to put a payment down on the practice, but that was about it.
Until he was fired as company doctor for the mines, he was comfortable. He was grateful that he put as much money away as possible since his former bosses were now holding the remainder of his pay and trying to smear his good name.
When he saw the mailbox for the Waltons, he momentarily got uncharacteristically nervous. Yes, it was a chance to finally build his own practice, but it wasn't like coming here would turn his world inside out. When he saw the guests in the yard, he kicked himself but shook it off.
'Showtime' Curt told himself before opening the door to the truck.
Mary Ellen greeted another guest at her engagement party while trying not to stifle a yawn. She was excited to get married to David, but she really hated stuff like this. His parents were very nice people, but some of the people his mother invited to the party were, well, they were just really hoity toity.
She was drifting when she realized that someone was talking to her. Seeing it was David's aunt, she tried to remember her name. Marilyn…..Mary Ann…... 'Oh no, I forgot her name'
"So what are your plans for when you are married, dear?"
David jumped in. "Well, after I am established she will be home since we'll be starting a family. By that time, I will more than able to provide for her"
"She will be at home? Start a family? I'm only eighteen years old!" Mary Ellen thought to herself. 'Definitely something we need to discuss later'
She was about to attempt a tactful reply when a loud rumble coursed over the party. A moment later, a blue van pulled into their driveway. She watched as an unkempt man popped out and made a comment about there being a party for him.
'What a jerk. Crashes my engagement party for a job interview' The fleeting thoughts of how boring the party was before he arrived were pushed down by more acceptable feelings of indignation.
About two hours later, John Boy, Reverend Fordwick, and John returned to the party and announced the hiring of Dr. Curtis Willard. Everyone else was excited, including David, who was off the hook from the guilt trips he was receiving for not taking over from Dr. Vance.
For Mary Ellen, she wasn't sure why, but the new town doctor made her very unsettled.