Wordgirl: The Ending
Happy Endings
Part 4:
(It's now September.)
(Teddy, Holly, Ashley, TJ the 3rd, and Tabitha are in their final year of college.)
(Scott is in his junior year of college.)
(Lilly is in her first year of college.)
(Marla is in her junior year of high school.)
(Charlene is now in the 7th grade.)
(Zachary Ming is now in the 1st grade.)
(Samual Ming and his cousin, Melissa Ming are in their second year of Preschool.)
(Phillip Bradford, the son of Bethany May-Bradford, is now in his first year of Preschool.)
(One day, Becky is at home alone, doing household chores, when a call comes in from Lillybud on Lexicon.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Hello Lillybud, how are you doing? (Lillybud tells ther that her male offspring, BJ has his own mate now.) That's great to hear, Lillybud. Are you going to be a grandma soon? (Lillybud says maybe soon.) That's great. Did you inform the royal family of Lexicon about Huggy? (Lillybud said that she did and that they want to be informed if Capt. Justice ever escapes his Earth prison and that they will send him to the same prison planet they sent Miss Power and her siblings to.) Ok. I'll keep you informed if that happens. If it were up to me, I would ask that he be sent there anyway. (Lillybud agrees.) Well, it was nice talking to you and congratuate BJ for me. I'll be sure to tell Stephanie. Did you know that I have two grandkids now? One from my daughter and the other from my son? (Lillybud is happy for her.) Thanks. Bye now. (She then goes back to her household chores.)
Tobey: (He comes into the room and goes to give her a kiss on the back of her neck.) Hey.
Wordgirl/Becky: MMM. Tobey, I'm doing work here.
Tobey: I know. It's just so quiet in here without the kids.
Wordgirl/Becky: Charlene will be coming home from school in 4 hours.
Tobey: I know. But that gives us time to spend together, all alone.
Wordgirl/Becky: Don't you have work to get to?
Tobey: Not for another three hours. (He then lifts her up into his arms and continues to kiss her.)
(Later, Tobey heads for work at the library and Becky gets ready to go to have a luncheon with Bea and Ms. Question.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Hi. So what's new with you all?
Beatrice: Not much. Oh, Rebecca says that she might be pregnant again. Doc and I could have another grandchild.
Ms. Question: Don't you have grandkids now, Wordgirl?
Wordgirl/Becky: Yes, I do. I have two grandkids. My granddaughter, Molly, who I share with Chuck. And my grandson, Theodore the 5th, who I share with Violet and Scoops. And Stephanie called me the other day and said that Molly is showing signs of inheriting my powers. She said that Molly has super strength and super hearing.
Beatrice: Wow, that's great. Samual and Olivia both have pink-tinted eyes. And Olivia is starting to talk redundant. I may have lost my powers, but Rebecca and, now, Olivia still have them.
Wordgirl/Becky: So, Ms. Question, do you have any men asking you out?
Ms. Question: Me? Why would they want to ask me out?
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, you're very pretty and you can be nice.
Ms. Question: You think so?
Wordgirl/Becky: Sure. What about Timmy Timbo? He seemed to like you a lot.
Ms. Question: Timmy Timbo? The only member of the Coach's Villain school to remain a student until the Coach retired?
Wordgirl/Becky: Whoa! Is that why Timmy Timbo quit? Because The Coach retired?
Ms. Question: Why else did you think he quit?
Wordgirl/Becky: Because he didn't really have a superpower that would've been useful in a battle?
Beatrice: That's what I thought too. He came to the conventions a lot but he always fell asleep during the meetings or pigged out on the snacks.
Ms. Question: So you think I should give Timmy Timbo a try? After this many years?
Wordgirl/Becky: Love is ageless, Ms. Question. And he does know you well enough and knows your personality.
Ms. Question: Do you mind if I left the luncheon now and headed home?
Beatrice: That's fine with me, Ms. Question.
(She then gets onto a hovering question mark and heads home.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Do you think she's going to call him?
Beatrice: Hmmm, I think so. So how's everything with you?
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, I had gotten a call from Lillybud and she told me that BJ, her son, has a mate now. That means he's got a wife.
Beatrice: Wow. That's great. Did they inform the Royal family about Huggy?
Wordgirl/Becky: Yep and she told me that if Capt. Justice ever escapes from prison that I have the authority to inform them and they will take him to the prison planet where Miss Power and her siblings went to.
Beatrice: Oh? And how far is this planet?
Wordgirl/Becky: It's about 20 light-years from Earth. Miss Power and her siblings all died there. Miss Power was the only one to apologize for her actions. Her brother and sister weren't sorry.
Beatrice: I remember them. They almost ripped Rebecca away from Doc and I and they were going to execute her. And she was only 8 or 9 at the time. And you were like passed out or something.
Wordgirl/Becky: Literally, I was dead. I was in a coma, but I had a near-death experience. But Granny May, Mr. Big, and others urged me to come back to life.
Beatrice: Yeah, we all thought you had died. Tobey had a murderous eye when they made you fall into a coma. Stephanie was a great fighter. Just like you were when you were ten.
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, I had to train her everyday that summer and early fall.
Beatrice: You did a good job teaching her everything she knows.
Wordgirl/Becky: Thanks. And I'm proud of you both you and Doc for keeping Rebecca from becoming a villain.
Beatrice: Thanks. You're right, being a villain and committing crime isn't the way to live. Oh, I like for you and your family to come to a special dinner in January. I'm retiring from the copy shop and Rebecca is going to take over for me.
Wordgirl/Becky: We'll be there, Beatrice. Are you inviting your former boss?
Beatrice: I sure am. He's bringing his wife and kids.
Wordgirl/Becky: He has a wife and kids?
Beatrice: Yep. Two boys. He owns a copy shop in Florida. It's a family-owned business.
Wordgirl/Becky: (Looks at her watch.) Oh Man, look at the time. I have to go and pick up Charlene from school.
Beatrice: Ok. Thanks for coming.
Wordgirl/Becky: Thanks for inviting me.
(She hurries over to her daughter's middle school.)
Charlene: Hey Mom. I like for you to meet someone. This is Miles Shollman. He's new in my school and I helped him out today.
Wordgirl/Becky: That's great. Hi, Miles. I'm Mrs. McCallister.
Miles: Nice to meet you Ma'am. Well, that's my mom, I better get going. See you at school tomorrow, Charlene.
Charlene: Ok. Bye. (Gets into the car.) Mom, he's like so cute.
Wordgirl/Becky: Yes, he is a fine-looking boy. So do you have a lot of homework?
Charlene: Some.
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, I have to go into work today and you can come and do your homework in the library, while I work.
Charlene: Ok. I'm hungry for some food.
Wordgirl/Becky: You can get some food from the food court in the museum.
Charlene: (Her mother hands her ten dollars.) Thanks Mom.
Wordgirl/Becky: And that money is for food and not the gift shop. So whatever change you get back, you give it to me. Understand?
Charlene: (Rolls her eyes and sighs.) Yes Mom.
(It's now November.)
(Becky and Tobey are driving through town when they see someone flying overhead.)
Tobey: What is that?
Wordgirl/Becky: I can't really see from here. (She then transforms and zooms up to see who it was and she comes face to face with Huggy's murderer.) Capt. Justice! What are you doing in my town?
Capt. Justice: I was released and I decided to come back here. I did live here for a little while.
Wordgirl/Becky: Yes, I know that. You were the horrible doctor who prematurely ended the lives of some of my former villains. Do you plan to do that again? Because I don't think the hospital or the medical community will take you back.
Capt. Justice: No, no.
Wordgirl/Becky: I hope you know that the Royal Family from Lexicon had heard about what you did to my sidekick and they wanted me to inform them of anything you do. So I'm going to keep my eyes on you and make sure that you don't harm anyone else.
Capt. Justice: I see. You don't trust me, do you?
Wordgirl/Becky: No and I still hate you and trust me, it takes a very horrendous act for me to hate anyone. And you have earned my hatred.
Capt. Justice: Am I the only one you hate?
Wordgirl/Becky: At this point, my hate-list is very small. My friendship-list is over-populated.
Capt. Justice: So you love your enemies?
Wordgirl/Becky: As far as I'm concerned, you're my one and only enemy at this point. You became my biggest enemy when you killed my sidekick. And when I found out that you were responsible for the premature deaths of some of my former villains. If you are a hero like you say you are, you would do everything in your power to help anyone in need, including villains.
Capt. Justice: I see.
(Meanwhile, down below, still sitting in his car, Tobey is watching as his wife and Capt. Justice argue. Just then, Doc and Bea drive by.)
Dr. Boxleitner: Hey Tobey, what's going on?
Tobey: Capt. Justice is back in town and Becky isn't too thrilled to see him.
Beatrice: Oh my. How dare he come back here? After what he did to her sidekick.
(Chuck then drives up and sees Wordgirl and Capt. Justice.)
Chuck: What's that killer doing back here? He's got a lot of nerve to coming here after what he did to our friends and to her sidekick!
Tobey: I hate him too but let Wordgirl handle him.
(Meanwhile.)
Wordgirl/Becky: I'm going now. If I ever hear of you bringing harm to anyone I care about, you'll answer to me. You got it?
Capt. Justice: I got it, I got it! Stupid wench. (He then flies away from here.)
Wordgirl/Becky: I have super hearing. I heard what you said. I'll be watching you like a hawk. (She then flies back down to where she sees Tobey and several others.) Hey guys. Don't worry about Capt. Justice. I'll be keeping my eyes on him and making sure that he doesn't harm anyone again. If he does, I'll contact Lexicon and they'll have my permission to take him away to the prison planet.
(It's now January and the thought of Capt. Justice is set aside as Bea and Doc celebrate her retirement from the copy shop.)
Dave: (Her former boss, has come to celebrate and has brought his wife and two boys.) Congratulations Beatrice on so many great years as copy shop manager. You did a very good job, better then I ever did.
Beatrice: Thank you, Dave. My daughter is going to be taking over now.
Dave: Wow, she really grew up. The last time I saw her, she was only a little girl. And now look at her.
Beatrice: Yes, I'm proud of her. She's married and has two kids and one on the way.
Dave: I can see that. So what are you and your husband going to be doing now?
Beatrice: Well, at the moment, I'm helping to take care of the daughter of a friend of mine who was killed. And after she moves on, Doc and I are going to just relax and enjoy being grandparents.
Dave: Very good.
(Later, the special dinner ends and everyone returns home.)
(Dave and his family return to Florida a few days later.)
(It's now February.)
(Victoria is in the doctor's office for a monthly checkup and the doctor finds something alarming.)
Doctor #1: You seem to be doing well. Have you have any complications?
Victoria: Not really.
Doctor #1: Well, I guess this ends our visit. I'll be seeing you next month.
Victoria: Ok. (She then goes to make another appointment with the person at the front desk.)
(When she returns home, she hears her phone ringing.)
Birthday Girl: Hey Victoria, I got some news from my son. He and your daughter are expecting another baby.
Victoria: That's great news. I'm sure Sophia is going to call me soon.
Birthday Girl: I told her that I would call and tell you.
Victoria: Well, thanks for the news.
Birthday Girl: So how was your appointment?
Victoria: It was good. Thanks for asking. Well, I have to get going and all. Talk to you later.
Birthday Girl: Same here. Oh, I forgot to mention. My daughter, Ashley is engaged. Her boyfriend, Patrick proposed to her the other day.
Victoria: That's great.
Birthday Girl: Thanks.
(They end their call and Victoria goes to make some lunch, but as she prepares her lunch, she begins to feel light-headed and dizzy.)
Victoria: That was strange. (She begins to feel better and goes back to making her lunch and she goes to eat it.)
(A month later, Victoria is spending the day with her 3yr old granddaughter, Melanie.)
Melanie: Grandma, can we go to the library today? Mrs. McCallister is having a reading thing.
Victoria: That sounds fun. Ok.
Melanie: Yay!
(Victoria and Melanie arrive just when the story session begins.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Hey Victoria. I'm glad to see you here, with Melanie.
Victoria: She wanted me to bring her here.
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, I'm not going to be doing the reading thing today. My daughter, Stephanie is. Stephanie, here's Melanie Riviera.
Stephanie: Thanks Mom. Come along, Melanie.
Melanie: Ok. Is that Molly?
Stephanie: Yep. She's going to spend reading time with us today.
Melanie: Can I sit next to her?
Stephanie: You sure can. (She then sees Rebecca coming in with Olivia.) Hey Becca.
Rebecca: Hey there. Go and sit down, Olivia.
Olivia: Ok Mommy. Hi, Melanie.
Melanie: Hi, Olivia.
(As Stephanie reads to the kids.)
Victoria: They are so cute.
Wordgirl/Becky: Yeah, they are. So how have you been?
Victoria: I'm doing ok. I've been getting light-headed and dizzy lately, but my doctor assures me that I'm ok.
Wordgirl/Becky: Come on, Victoria. You're smart enough to know if there's something wrong with you and your doctor says you're ok, then it's time to get a second opinion.
Victoria: I know and Hunter even said that. I'm just scared.
Wordgirl/Becky: That's what Mr. Big said before he got a stroke and died. I don't want you to end up like that. And I know your husband and family don't either.
Victoria: I know.
Wordgirl/Becky: Victoria, I know in the 5th grade, you and I didn't get along too well, but since the 7th grade, you've become one of my best friends. And I care about my friends every much. But I like for you to take care of yourself too.
Victoria: Ok. Thanks. I didn't really have a lot of friends in the 5th grade because of my personality but I'm glad that you never gave up on me and I think you're the best. The Best!
(She and Becky hug like sisters.)
(It's now August and it's the wedding of Ashley Riviera and her boyfriend, Patrick Boller, her high school sweetheart.)
(As Ashley and Patrick say their vows, her parents, Eileen and Ian watch with pride and joy.)
(Their two other kids are in the wedding party.)
(Travis and Sophia are still awaiting the birth of their second child.)
Priest: And now, it gives me great joy to pronouce that Patrick Boller and Ashley Riviera are now and forever husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.
(Patrick and Ashley kiss and everyone claps and cheers.)
(Later, at the end of the reception, Ashley and Patrick head for their honeymoon.)
Violet: Well, that's the second one.
Birthday Girl: Yeah, Now all that's left is Marla. And Ian and I have been thinking and we're going to retire from the party planning business and let my three kids run it. Travis, Ashley, and Marla all want to work together to make it big and profitable. So, Ian and I are going to let them take over.
Violet: Wow. Scoops and I were thinking of retiring too. Holly and Teddy want to take over the gallery. Liam wants to take over for Scoops at the TV news studio, while Rebecca runs the copy shop. Tommy and Stacy are successful poetry writers and they had just published a third poetry book. Becky has a copy of all three volumes in her library. Tommy made sure that her library had at least one of each copy.
Wordgirl/Becky: Hey what are you all talking about over here?
Violet: Eileen and I were just talking about retiring from our jobs.
Wordgirl/Becky: Yeah, Tobey and I are thinking the same thing. But with Charlene still in school, we need to hold off until she's at least graduated. So what do you all plan to do after you retire?
Violet: Hmmm, Scoops and I were thinking of moving to the mountains and living in Colorado or something. We went there once and we loved it there. So we're looking for a house or condo.
Wordgirl/Becky: Really? What about you, Eileen?
Birthday Girl: Well, I have't really thought about it but I would like to go back to my old hometown and help it get back to the way it used to be before I got my powers. And maybe find a home to live there.
Wordgirl/Becky: So you're all moving from Fair City?
Violet: Becky, it's time for us to all move on with our lives and just because we leave, doesn't mean we're no longer best friends. You'll always be my best friend. And Scoops' best friend.
Wordgirl/Becky: Thanks. When will this happen?
Violet: Soon. Maybe next year or so.
Birthday Girl: So what do you plan to do after you and Tobey retire?
Wordgirl/Becky: Um, well Tobey and I are going to head home to Lexicon. We want to live there for the remainder of our lives and give the hideout/home to Charlene to live in.
Violet: See? You want to go back to Lexicon and that's like way far.
Wordgirl/Becky: I know. But you'll be leaving before I am.
Birthday Girl: And you still have Victoria here to talk to and all.
Wordgirl/Becky: Yeah, about that. I don't know and I don't want to jump to any conclusions but I think Victoria's dying.
Violet: Yeah, she does seem quite sick a lot.
Birthday Girl: And she seems to hide it well. We need to have a talk with her about this.
(Two weeks later.)
(School begins again.)
(Scott is now in his senior year of college)
(Lilly is in her sophmore year of college.)
(Marla is in her 1st year of college.)
(Charlene is in the 8th grade.)
(Zachary Ming is in the 2nd grade.)
(Samual Ming is in Kindergarten, along with his cousin, Melissa Ming.)
(Phillip Bradford is in his second year of preschool.)
(Olivia Ming is in her 1st year of preschool, as well as Melanie Riviera.)
(Today, while Charlene is in school, Becky, Violet, and Eileen decide to go over to Victoria's house to talk to her about some important issues that have been on their minds for awhile.)
Victoria: (She opens the door, looking way out of it.) Hey, what brings you all here?
Violet: Oh my, Victoria. You look sick.
Birthday Girl: Yeah, you do.
Victoria: I guess I've been a little out of it for awhile.
Wordgirl/Becky: What's wrong?
Victoria: Well, if you must know. My cancer has returned and I've been getting chemo, but the doctor said that it's not doing me any good. The cancer is a lot more aggressive than it was years ago. He said that I have only have a few months to live.
Wordgirl/Becky: We're so sorry to hear that. (She then hurries to comfort her friend, as she cries.)
Victoria: I told Hunter and Sophia and they are just as upset. I don't want to worry anyone and that's why I didn't tell you all right away. I was scared and nervous.
Violet: (She then hurries by her side and tries to comfort her as well.) Hey, we're here for you and don't be afraid to tell us things. We're your friends and that's what's important.
Birthday Girl: Victoria, we're still your BFFs, now and forever. Remember the friendship bracelets that Becky and Violet gave us after the 7th grade? I still have mine and I plan to die wearing it.
Victoria: So am I.
(Both former, little girl villains hold up their arms and show off their friendship bracelets that they've kept since the end of the 7th grade and Becky and Violet smile.)
Birthday Girl: Do you feel better now after we've talked about it?
Victoria: Yeah, but I'm still scared about dying.
Wordgirl/Becky: Victoria, I've come close to dying and I can tell you that it is scary but as long as you have friends and family who care about you, it isn't as bad as it would've been if you were to face death alone. And we've been through a whole lot since we were kids. And I can't speak for everyone, but I don't forget those who, I care about, die. I haven't forgotten Granny May, Kid Potato, my mother, my Lexicon family, Huggy, Mr. Big, Leslie, Butcher, Seymore Smooth, Coach, Hal, General Smoochington, Great-Granny May, my Bampy Botsford, Dupey, your mom, and Tobey's mom. And I still care about them, as I do about everyone who's still alive. I love you, Victoria and you're one of my best friends.
Victoria: Thanks Becky. I hope I live to see the birth of my new grandchild.
Birthday Girl: Well, this is my new grandchild too and if you do die before he or she is born, I'll be sure to tell them about you. And I'm sure Sophia will as well. And we'll never forget all you've done.
Victoria: Like what?
Wordgirl/Becky: Well, you taught me how to dance better and to sing better.
Violet: You organized our Battle of the Band band. And we won because of your leadership.
Birthday Girl: You didn't let Steven and his friends get away from stealing the first place trophy.
Victoria: You helped with that too, Eileen.
Birthday Girl: I only told Steven to accept the judges decision.
Wordgirl/Becky: And you made sure that Steven and his people didn't get away from cheating at the Vocab-bee. And you were the third, former villain who I trusted with my secret identity.
Victoria: That's true.
Violet: You were Freshman Homecoming princess and Prom Queen. You married the best-looking guy in our class.
Wordgirl/Becky: You won all those trophies in the 5th grade.
Victoria: Thanks you guys. I'm starting to feel better.
(Group hug.)
(Later, Becky, Violet, and Eileen return to their homes.)
(It's now Novemeber.)
(Travis and Sophia welcome their second daughter, Alexis Riviera.)
Sophia: (Visiting her mother for the day.) Hey Mom.
Victoria: (Who's now on total bedrest.) Hey Sophia. Hey there, Alexis. How's my newest grandbaby?
Sophia: She's doing great, Mom. Is there anything I can get for you?
Victoria: Some tea will be great.
Sophia: Ok. (She sets Alexis down and goes to get her mother some tea.) Here you go.
Victoria: Thanks.
(Just then, they hear the doorbell.)
Sophia: I'll get it, Mom. (Opens the door.) Hi, Mrs. Irving.
Mrs. Irving: (A hospice worker.) Hello Dear. How are you today?
Sophia: I'm doing fine. Mom, Mrs. Irving is here.
Victoria: Hey there. How are you?
Mrs. Irving: I'm doing good. And you?
Victoria: Can't complain too much.
Sophia: I'll be over here with Alexis.
(Sophia walks out of the room, leaving her mother and the hospice worker.)
Mrs. Irving: I see that you have a great daughter who comes and helps you out.
Victoria: I do. She's my angel. And she has two little angels as well.
Mrs. Irving: That's great to have family who you can count on to be with you.
Victoria: I am fortunate, thanks. My family is the best. The Best!
Mrs. Irving: So have you thought of your final arrangements?
Victoria: I don't know. I need to discuss it with my husband and my friends.
Mrs. Irving: Well, take care and I'll be back in the morning.
Victoria: Ok thanks.
(Later, Sophia and Alexis head out to pick up Melanie from school.)
(It's now February and Becky is working in the library, along with Tobey and Stephanie when she gets a phone call from Hunter.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Hello?
Hunter: Hello, Becky. I have some news to share with you. Victoria's dying and she wants to see you as soon as you can get here.
Wordgirl/Becky: Ok, I'll be there as soon as I can, Hunter.
Hunter: Ok. I'll let her know that you're coming.
(Tobey then comes over after Becky hangs up and sees her upset as she gets ready to head over to Victoria's house.)
Tobey: Becky, did you want me to come with you?
Wordgirl/Becky: Yes, that'll be great. Stephanie, do you mind watching the library?
Stephanie: Sure Mom. And can I offer my condolences for Mrs. Throbheart?
Wordgirl/Becky: I'll express your condolences to her.
Stephanie: Thanks Mom.
(Tobey and Becky head over to Victoria's house and they walk in.)
Hunter: Hey you made it. She's already saw Scoops, Violet, and Eileen. And of course Sophia and her family.
Wordgirl/Becky: Ok. I'm so sorry for this and my daughter, Stephanie offers her condolences.
Hunter: Thanks and thank your daughter.
(Becky then enters Victoria's room.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Hi Victoria. How are you doing?
Victoria: (In a very weak sounding voice.) Fine, considering. How's everything with you?
Wordgirl/Becky: Good, I guess. My daughter, Stephanie offers her condolences.
Victoria: Thank her for me. She's so much like you are. And I know your granddaughter will be the same.
Wordgirl/Becky: She's got practically all of our powers. I don't know if she'll take on the role of Wordgirl or not. There hasn't been a real need for a superhero in this town for years.
Victoria: It's all because of you, Becky. You're the best superhero. The Best! Remember my nick name for you?
Wordgirl/Becky: Beckface? Yeah, I remember that one.
Victoria: I know I've probably said this but I want to apologize for all I've done to you back in the 5th grade. You were a good person and I was kind of on the jealous side. But like you said then, no one can be the best at everything.
Wordgirl/Becky: I don't know that. You've done things that I consider to be the best. I'll never forget you, Victoria. Never.
Victoria: Same here. (She sits up a little and hugs her friend.) You're the best. The Best!
(Victoria Best-Throbheart dies five minutes later.)
(A few days later at the funeral, after Sophia does the eulogy, Becky, Violet, Scoops, Hunter, Eileen, and Tobey all stand around the grave of the first in their group to die.)
(Each sets down a bouquet of flowers.)
(The tombstone reads: Here Lies Victoria Best-Throbheart. The Best daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, Quote "I'm the Best…at everything.")
Hunter: I'm going to miss her. She was a very special woman and I loved her very much.
Tobey: We'll all miss her, Buddy.
(With that, they leave the cemetery and head home.)
(Becky turns around again.)
Wordgirl/Becky: You were the best. The Best at everything.
The End…
