Title: You've Got Mail: The very early years.
Summary: What if Scarecrow and Mrs. King occurred between the years 1993-1997 (instead of 83-87)? Where they had the usage of computers, AOL, and e-mail.
Authors note: I got this idea from the movie "You've Got Mail" but it is a little different. This is written in script mode. If there are any questions please write me at narnia@twcny.rr.com. I don't know Lee's real age, so to make it a little easier, we are going to pretend that Amanda and Lee are the same age.
Timeline: September 1976 Amanda West (16) and Lee Stetson (16) enter 10th grade. Amanda is in Virginia and Lee is with his Uncle at the Navel Base in Orlando, Florida.
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Lee Stetson, 16, just started 10th grade in a new school in Florida. He didn't have any trouble making new friends. By the end of lunchtime, he already made a few friends. They told him all about Mrs. Keen, the social teacher. She was not only odd, but also strict. You didn't want to be on her bad side.
He entered the social class right after lunchtime ready to face this Mrs. Keen.
The bell rung and the kids took their seats. Mrs. Keen talked for a little while and then: You kids should feel lucky. This year schools all over the U.S. have been paired up to be pen pals.
Lee: I feel very lucky. (He said under his breath.)
Mrs. Keen: Did you say something Mr. Stetson?
Lee: No ma'am.
Mrs. Keen: Good. Now, this is not required, but...
Lee: Thank goodness. (He said again under his breath.)
Mrs. Keen: Mr. Stetson, thank you so much for volunteering.
Lee looked up: What?
Mrs. Keen: I wish there were more kids like you in this school.
Lee did not like this woman at all.
Mrs. Keen continuing: If you want to do this, you will get an extra hundred.
A lot of the kids liked the idea and decided to do this.
Mrs. Keen had everyone use fake names and told them not to give out a lot of information about themselves. Lee picked the name Bruce.
Lee left the room really disgusted and mad.
The next day...
Amanda was starting her second day of school. Her social teacher Mr. Stedman informed them about the pen pal assignment, she couldn't wait to pick out her new friend.
The bell rung and Amanda's social class started.
Mr. Stedman: We got the list of names of the people who want to be pen pals. (Amanda, being at the front of the row got the list first.) Here you go. Take your time. (Amanda took the list and started to look through the names.) Now remember don't give out too much information and I would recommend that you use fake names.
Amanda started to read the list of names to herself: Randy, Cathy, Bryon, Bruce. Hm... Bruce. (She takes a look at his info.) Bruce... age16... lives with Uncle. (She copies down his address and hands the list back.)
All day long all Amanda could think about was Bruce, and what she would write to him about.
When she got home (She doesn't live where she lives in the series.) she ran upstairs to start her letter. She started so many before she came up with her final copy.
"Dear Bruce,
Hi! I got your name from social class today. I am going to go by the name of Kate. I am not going to say too much about myself, yet, considering that this is my first letter to you and I don't know you. I would very much like to be your friend though. I will, however, tell you the same amount of information that you told me. I am 16 years old and I live in Virginia with my mother. My father died when I was young. I am also a cheerleader and I love to read spy novels. I always seem to figure out the case before the books even end.
Well, Bruce I have to go now. I hope that you will write to me soon
From your new friend,
Kate.
P.S. The letters will be longer in the future.
Satisfied with the letter, she folded it up, put it in the envelope, and took it to the post office.
Three days later...
Lee went to his room on the base. Very soon someone knocked on his door.
Lee: Come in.
Barney came into the room: Hey, are you Bruce?
Lee: Why?
Barney: You got a letter.
Lee: Thanks. (He takes the letter and puts it on his desk.)
Barney: Aren't you going to read it?
Lee: Later, I have to get ready for my date tonight.
Barney: Another one?
Lee: Bye Barney.
Barney: It is the same girl right?
Lee smiled: Bye Barney.
Barney: Don't forget to read that letter.
Lee laughed: Bye Barney.
Barney: Bye, I can tell when a guys' not wanted. (And he left. Lee shut the door and laughed.)
An hour later he was ready for his date. He was about to leave his room when the phone rang.
Lee answered it: Hello?
Ellen: Lee, I can't go out tonight. I think I am coming down with a cold.
Lee disappointed: That's okay. I hope you feel better soon. (He hung up with her.) Well... let's see what you got to say. (He said while opening the letter.)
As soon as he finished it he took out a piece of paper. Lee: It's not like I got anything better to do.
Three days later...
Amanda walked into the house. Dotty: Amanda I think you have a letter.
Amanda: You think?
Dotty: It's to a Miss. Kate.
Amanda: Oh my gosh! He wrote back!
Dotty: Who wrote back?
Amanda: My friend in Florida! (She grabbed the letter and ran to her room with it.)
Dotty: What friend in Florida?
Amanda reached her room and tore the letter open.
"Dear Kate,
Hi! I hope that we become friends too, considering that I am not in one place too long to make friends. (Amanda thought to herself, "I wonder what he means.) I live with my Uncle, the Colonel, and he and his job moves from navel base to navel base. (With her question answered, she wondered what has happened to his parents.)
I am sorry to hear about your father. I know how it is to lose a parent. I lost both of mine when I was 5 and I've been with my uncle ever since.
I enjoy spy movies, not books. You know, you should become one of those spies that work for the government when you get older. (Amanda burst out laughing, "Me a spy? I don't think so.) You'd probably be good at it. I also play football for school.
Well gotta go. Time to go eat.
From your friend,
Bruce.
The year went by fast and "Bruce" and "Kate" got to become two good friends, but they decided that they would still keep their names and a lot of information about themselves unknown.
Amanda couldn't believe it, a whole year went by and she was writing her last letter to Bruce. She wished and hoped that he would want to keep writing with her.
"Dear Bruce,
I can't believe it a whole year has gone by already! It feels longer though. I am taking a break from studying that is why this letter is short. Sorry about that. I hope that you do well too on your tests.
Bruce, I know that we only had to write for a year, but I was hoping that we could still write with each other. If you want to that is. I would like to continue on being your friend. If you don't write back don't worry, I will clearly understand.
Your Friend,
Kate.
The whole month of July went by and Amanda thought that he no longer wanted to be friends. She was truly heartbroken.
Meanwhile...
Lee just moved to a new Navel Base in Arizona. Lee never got the letter from Amanda. When it arrived, the Colonel took it and forgot to give it to Lee.
When they finally finished getting settled in the Colonel relocated the letter and headed to Lee's room.
There was a knock at Lee's door.
Lee: Come in. (The colonel came into his room and Lee got off the bed and stood up.) Sir!
Colonel: This came for you. (He handed him the letter.)
Lee took it and wondered how she knew to send it here: How long have you had this?
Colonel: It came the day before we left to come here.
Lee: And you just give it to me now? It's the end of August.
Colonel: I forgot to give it to you earlier. This person will understand.
Lee sorta losing his control: This "person" is my friend. She is going to think that I...(His started to raise his voice.)
Colonel: Are you raising your voice to me? (Lee didn't say anything.) Are you?!
Lee: No sir.
Colonel: You better not. Now just explain to her the situation and you can blame it on me.
Lee: I will.
The colonel gave him a glare and left.
Lee sat on his bed and started to read the letter.
Lee: Oh no! She probably thinks that I don't want to be friends anymore. I have to quickly send her a letter.
Lee took out a piece of paper and started writing. He hoped that she would understand and wasn't mad at him.
Two days later school started up for the both of them.
Amanda's first day back was a long one.
Amanda was on her way out of the school, when Mr. Stedman stopped her.
Mr. Stedman: Amanda, are you still writing with that friend of yours?
Amanda: No, he stopped writing. I am sorry, but I have to get going. Have a nice evening.
Mr. Stedman: I'm sorry Amanda, you too.
Amanda left the school and walked home.
The minute Amanda entered the house Dotty called to her.
Dotty: Amanda?
Amanda: What mother?
Dotty: You've got mail.
To Be Continue
Summary: What if Scarecrow and Mrs. King occurred between the years 1993-1997 (instead of 83-87)? Where they had the usage of computers, AOL, and e-mail.
Authors note: I got this idea from the movie "You've Got Mail" but it is a little different. This is written in script mode. If there are any questions please write me at narnia@twcny.rr.com. I don't know Lee's real age, so to make it a little easier, we are going to pretend that Amanda and Lee are the same age.
Timeline: September 1976 Amanda West (16) and Lee Stetson (16) enter 10th grade. Amanda is in Virginia and Lee is with his Uncle at the Navel Base in Orlando, Florida.
*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*SMK*
Lee Stetson, 16, just started 10th grade in a new school in Florida. He didn't have any trouble making new friends. By the end of lunchtime, he already made a few friends. They told him all about Mrs. Keen, the social teacher. She was not only odd, but also strict. You didn't want to be on her bad side.
He entered the social class right after lunchtime ready to face this Mrs. Keen.
The bell rung and the kids took their seats. Mrs. Keen talked for a little while and then: You kids should feel lucky. This year schools all over the U.S. have been paired up to be pen pals.
Lee: I feel very lucky. (He said under his breath.)
Mrs. Keen: Did you say something Mr. Stetson?
Lee: No ma'am.
Mrs. Keen: Good. Now, this is not required, but...
Lee: Thank goodness. (He said again under his breath.)
Mrs. Keen: Mr. Stetson, thank you so much for volunteering.
Lee looked up: What?
Mrs. Keen: I wish there were more kids like you in this school.
Lee did not like this woman at all.
Mrs. Keen continuing: If you want to do this, you will get an extra hundred.
A lot of the kids liked the idea and decided to do this.
Mrs. Keen had everyone use fake names and told them not to give out a lot of information about themselves. Lee picked the name Bruce.
Lee left the room really disgusted and mad.
The next day...
Amanda was starting her second day of school. Her social teacher Mr. Stedman informed them about the pen pal assignment, she couldn't wait to pick out her new friend.
The bell rung and Amanda's social class started.
Mr. Stedman: We got the list of names of the people who want to be pen pals. (Amanda, being at the front of the row got the list first.) Here you go. Take your time. (Amanda took the list and started to look through the names.) Now remember don't give out too much information and I would recommend that you use fake names.
Amanda started to read the list of names to herself: Randy, Cathy, Bryon, Bruce. Hm... Bruce. (She takes a look at his info.) Bruce... age16... lives with Uncle. (She copies down his address and hands the list back.)
All day long all Amanda could think about was Bruce, and what she would write to him about.
When she got home (She doesn't live where she lives in the series.) she ran upstairs to start her letter. She started so many before she came up with her final copy.
"Dear Bruce,
Hi! I got your name from social class today. I am going to go by the name of Kate. I am not going to say too much about myself, yet, considering that this is my first letter to you and I don't know you. I would very much like to be your friend though. I will, however, tell you the same amount of information that you told me. I am 16 years old and I live in Virginia with my mother. My father died when I was young. I am also a cheerleader and I love to read spy novels. I always seem to figure out the case before the books even end.
Well, Bruce I have to go now. I hope that you will write to me soon
From your new friend,
Kate.
P.S. The letters will be longer in the future.
Satisfied with the letter, she folded it up, put it in the envelope, and took it to the post office.
Three days later...
Lee went to his room on the base. Very soon someone knocked on his door.
Lee: Come in.
Barney came into the room: Hey, are you Bruce?
Lee: Why?
Barney: You got a letter.
Lee: Thanks. (He takes the letter and puts it on his desk.)
Barney: Aren't you going to read it?
Lee: Later, I have to get ready for my date tonight.
Barney: Another one?
Lee: Bye Barney.
Barney: It is the same girl right?
Lee smiled: Bye Barney.
Barney: Don't forget to read that letter.
Lee laughed: Bye Barney.
Barney: Bye, I can tell when a guys' not wanted. (And he left. Lee shut the door and laughed.)
An hour later he was ready for his date. He was about to leave his room when the phone rang.
Lee answered it: Hello?
Ellen: Lee, I can't go out tonight. I think I am coming down with a cold.
Lee disappointed: That's okay. I hope you feel better soon. (He hung up with her.) Well... let's see what you got to say. (He said while opening the letter.)
As soon as he finished it he took out a piece of paper. Lee: It's not like I got anything better to do.
Three days later...
Amanda walked into the house. Dotty: Amanda I think you have a letter.
Amanda: You think?
Dotty: It's to a Miss. Kate.
Amanda: Oh my gosh! He wrote back!
Dotty: Who wrote back?
Amanda: My friend in Florida! (She grabbed the letter and ran to her room with it.)
Dotty: What friend in Florida?
Amanda reached her room and tore the letter open.
"Dear Kate,
Hi! I hope that we become friends too, considering that I am not in one place too long to make friends. (Amanda thought to herself, "I wonder what he means.) I live with my Uncle, the Colonel, and he and his job moves from navel base to navel base. (With her question answered, she wondered what has happened to his parents.)
I am sorry to hear about your father. I know how it is to lose a parent. I lost both of mine when I was 5 and I've been with my uncle ever since.
I enjoy spy movies, not books. You know, you should become one of those spies that work for the government when you get older. (Amanda burst out laughing, "Me a spy? I don't think so.) You'd probably be good at it. I also play football for school.
Well gotta go. Time to go eat.
From your friend,
Bruce.
The year went by fast and "Bruce" and "Kate" got to become two good friends, but they decided that they would still keep their names and a lot of information about themselves unknown.
Amanda couldn't believe it, a whole year went by and she was writing her last letter to Bruce. She wished and hoped that he would want to keep writing with her.
"Dear Bruce,
I can't believe it a whole year has gone by already! It feels longer though. I am taking a break from studying that is why this letter is short. Sorry about that. I hope that you do well too on your tests.
Bruce, I know that we only had to write for a year, but I was hoping that we could still write with each other. If you want to that is. I would like to continue on being your friend. If you don't write back don't worry, I will clearly understand.
Your Friend,
Kate.
The whole month of July went by and Amanda thought that he no longer wanted to be friends. She was truly heartbroken.
Meanwhile...
Lee just moved to a new Navel Base in Arizona. Lee never got the letter from Amanda. When it arrived, the Colonel took it and forgot to give it to Lee.
When they finally finished getting settled in the Colonel relocated the letter and headed to Lee's room.
There was a knock at Lee's door.
Lee: Come in. (The colonel came into his room and Lee got off the bed and stood up.) Sir!
Colonel: This came for you. (He handed him the letter.)
Lee took it and wondered how she knew to send it here: How long have you had this?
Colonel: It came the day before we left to come here.
Lee: And you just give it to me now? It's the end of August.
Colonel: I forgot to give it to you earlier. This person will understand.
Lee sorta losing his control: This "person" is my friend. She is going to think that I...(His started to raise his voice.)
Colonel: Are you raising your voice to me? (Lee didn't say anything.) Are you?!
Lee: No sir.
Colonel: You better not. Now just explain to her the situation and you can blame it on me.
Lee: I will.
The colonel gave him a glare and left.
Lee sat on his bed and started to read the letter.
Lee: Oh no! She probably thinks that I don't want to be friends anymore. I have to quickly send her a letter.
Lee took out a piece of paper and started writing. He hoped that she would understand and wasn't mad at him.
Two days later school started up for the both of them.
Amanda's first day back was a long one.
Amanda was on her way out of the school, when Mr. Stedman stopped her.
Mr. Stedman: Amanda, are you still writing with that friend of yours?
Amanda: No, he stopped writing. I am sorry, but I have to get going. Have a nice evening.
Mr. Stedman: I'm sorry Amanda, you too.
Amanda left the school and walked home.
The minute Amanda entered the house Dotty called to her.
Dotty: Amanda?
Amanda: What mother?
Dotty: You've got mail.
To Be Continue