Somewhere in the spirit realm three friends watched a spot in the Life Café occupied by two crying women. "I can't believe they're actually getting together!" exclaimed the Hispanic 'angel.'
"I know," responded the angel named Angel, also squealing and jumping up and down. "After all we've done to try and make this moment happen, I can't believe it's coming true!"
She and Mimi began a little circle dance, chanting, "They're getting back together, They're getting back together, They're getting back together, They're getting back together, They're getting back together-"
"Hey look, they're going out to the ally behind the Life where Roger first told me that he loved me," April interrupted.
"Probably a good idea. The life is great, but everyone would stare and well… it's such a personal moment," Said Angel.
"Then why are we watching?" asked April.
"We made it happen!" exclaimed Mimi proudly. "And-" she truned to April "wait that was where Roger told you that he loved you?" April nodded. "But that's where he told me!" exclaimed Mimi.
"No way!"
"Yes way! It was snowing and we kissed and-"
"Chicas, hush," Angel interrupted. "I can't hear what they're saying. You can argue over your emo-rocker once we make sure they aren't arguing."
"Sorry girlfriend," Mimi said, settling in to watch the action below."
"Pook- I mean, Joanne-" Maureen began.
"No," responded her girlfriend slowly "… Call me Pookie."
"But I thought you hated being called Pookie?"
"I did… but calling me Pookie is a part of you. And well, I don't want to change you. I want to 'take you for what you are,'" she smiled wryly, "because if I change you at all, you won't be the girl I love anymore."
"Awww," cooed Mimi as she watched. "That's so sweet. Joanne's certainly learned a lot."
"Shhhh! I want to hear what Maureen has to say," hissed April.
"Even the part of me that flirts…Pookie?" asked Maureen.
"If I know you don't mean it, Honeybear."
"Then I won't flirt any more."
"What!?!"
"Is the moon made of green cheese?"
"Is she serious-"
"-Maureen Johnson-"
"Will she really-"
"Mimi, April, people change! I think our Mo has done a lot of thinking and she's realized just how much Jo means to her. Now April, chica, take your own advice and listen up. Or down as the case may be."
"-I'm serious Joanne," Maureen was saying, "I flirted searching for fulfillment… like why you work so much. But I realized that you're the most fulfilling thing I'll ever have. The only person who can make me really feel." She grinned, breaking the moment before they both started crying, "but excuse me if I occasionally slip back into my old habits."
"And I'm sorry if I work late once in a while," said Joanne.
"But only
"I think that's a fair deal … Pookie I love you." The confession sounded as though Maureen had really bared her soul so she could say this honestly.
"And I love you."
"Really?" Maureen sound almost surprised.
"Of course, I always will. You have to know that." Joanne's words sounded as heartfelt as Maureen's.
"I do it's just…
Perhaps
I had a wicked childhood For here you are, standing there, loving
me Nothing comes
from nothing
Perhaps I had a miserable youth
But
somwhere in my wicked, miserable past
There must have been a
moment of truth
Whether or not you should
So somewhere in my youth or
childhood
I must have done something good
Nothing ever could
So somewhere in my youth or
childhood
I must have done something good"
"Oh
Honeybear… For
here you are, standing there, loving me
Whether or not you
should"
"So
somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
Pookie, will you try and commit to me…again."
"No."
Maureen's spirit's crashed, but Joanne continued, "I won't 'try to commit to you.' I will. Permanitly."
They
smiled at eachother shakily. "Nothing
comes from nothing
Nothing ever could"
"So
somewhere in my youth"
Joanne smiled
"Or
childhood"
Maureen grinned back.
"I
must have done something . . ."
Before continuing they shared a wonderful kiss.
Something
good
Disclaimer: Thank you, Jonathan Larson! I love The Sound of Music! (but I don't them)
Reviewer Response:
Raven: I'm glad you like it! I do to…it's the second to last chapter and I'm kind of sad.
GorgeousSmile: Yeah, that line struck me as funny too… don't know why either. And I love music (especially broadway) so it's natural that I use songs. Thanks again!
Nessa: Sorry, it's short, but… you know how busy I am. I'm so glad you got your story posted!
notEASYbeingGREEN: You clicked on me first! I feel special! I'm glad you're happy!
