Before Us
Author: LiLkRiSsY
A/N Note: The first names of Mary and Danny's mothers are completely made up, I have no idea what the real names are, I'm also changing the age which Danny and Mary met because I don't really know what kind of conversation two-year olds engage in. I find this chapter a little bit dull but it's an establishment chapter and they're kids so… well just try to enjoy and I will have the next chapter up hopefully soon.
Summary: Mary and Danny's childhood beginnings.
Chapter 2: Friends at first sight
A young woman, pale with reddish-brown hair was clutching the hand of a vivacious, red-headed little girl. She sat down on the park bench as the little girl ran off in the direction of the slides. The woman smiled faintly as she stared at her beautiful daughter. It pained her heart when she though about how she wouldn't be able to watch her grow up. There were many kids there for little Mary Connell to play with, including one small little boy who was cute as a button and trotted after Mary when she went to the slide.
"Is that your little girl?" a pretty woman asked.
"Sure is," responded the woman, smiling proudly.
"She's adorable." remarked the pretty woman.
"Thank you."
"My name's Alison McCoy," said the pretty woman as she stuck out her hand.
"Patricia Connell." replied the pale young woman as she shook her hand.
"That's my little boy, Danny right there."
"He's adorable as well."
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In the playground, the little boy who was following Mary came up to her and smiled. He had a radiant smile, even for a five-year old.
"Hi." Mary Connell said shyly.
"Hi, I'm Danny." the boy replied. "What's your name?"
"Mary."
"Want to play, Mary?"
"Okay."
The two children ran and played around in the playground unbeknownst that they would be connected forever.
"That's my mom." Danny said proudly to Mary, as he pointed to the pretty young woman.
"She's sitting next to my mom." Mary remarked as she looked on.
"How old are you, anyway?" Danny asked curiously.
"Five." Mary replied.
"I'm five and 8 months." Danny said with superiority.
Mary didn't reply as Danny flashed his big smile, the smile that would allow him to get away with a lot in life.
"Let's build sand castles." Danny said as he grabbed onto Mary's hand.
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"Are you married?" Alison asked Patricia.
"Used to be." Patricia said looking at her ring-less finger.
"Oh, that's too bad. It didn't work out?"
"No, he was a jerk of a husband. Are you married?" Patricia asked in order to swing the subject.
"Going on 6 years now." Alison said proudly.
"That's great."
"Listen, would you like to have dinner with us sometime? My husband would love to have you. Mary and Danny could play together."
"I don't know…" replied Patricia uncertainly. "I really hate to intrude…"
"Oh, it's no trouble at all! I always tend to make too much food and a lot ends up in the garbage if my husband and Danny don't devour it first."
"Okay, sure. I'd love to join your family."
"Great. Well, I'd better be getting on now." Alison said as she gathered her things.
"Me too." Patricia got up slowly and gingerly and called out, "Mary! Time to go!"
"Danny, you too!" Alison called out.
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The two children turned their heads at the sound of their mother's voices. They were in the midst of finishing their sandcastle.
"I have to go, my mother's calling me." Mary said as she stood up.
"Me too." Danny said as he also stood up. "See you, Mary!" Danny yelled as he ran towards his mother.
"Bye." Mary said faintly and quietly.
"Did you have fun sweetie?" Patricia asked her daughter.
"Yes."
"Do you like Danny?" Patricia asked.
"Oh, sure. He's fun to play with." Mary replied as her stomach flipped over just a little bit.
"That's great, honey. Danny's mother invited us for dinner tomorrow. How would you like to go? You can play with Danny again." Patricia asked with a smile.
"Sure, mommy." Mary replied as she took hold of her mother's hand.
"Is Daddy going too?" Mary asked quietly.
Patricia paused in mid-stride as she pondered the answer.
"No, sweetie, he isn't."
"Okay." Mary pushed for no further explanations. She was content with holding onto her mother's hand and walking along the park. But most of all she was content because she felt she made a new friend.
He sure has a cute smile. Mary thought happily. Mary skipped happily along her mother's side as she anxiously waited for tomorrow night to arrive.
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"Have fun?" Alison McCoy asked her young son.
"Yeah." Danny replied.
"That little Mary Connell is adorable isn't she?" Alison remarked.
"I guess."
"We're having her over for dinner tomorrow night. You can play with her some more."
"Okay." Danny said.
"Wash up, Danny, Daddy's going to be home soon and dinner's almost ready." Alison McCoy said to Danny as she busied herself in the kitchen.
Danny trudged to sink in the restroom grudgingly squirting soap on his dirtied hands. As he rubbed his palms together and saw the small crystals of sand appear in the basin, his thoughts flashed to that little shy red-headed girl.
Mary.
Danny smiled as he thought about the way her nose scrunched up and her shy, timid smile.
Continued… please R&R!