Beyond the Partridge Family

by Woemcat

These are Shirley-centric short stories. They won't be in chronological order; they may have some arcs though, but I wanted to do some were pre- and post-Partridge Family Series. The first chapter is the Six Little Words story, which I am leaving up. So, new content will start with chapter 2. This won't be updated regularly, but as I feel inspired and each chapter stands alone.

10. After You're Born

The last song draws thunderous applause. It seems out of place, not performing with her children, but the baby is due in about a month. The crowd begins chanting, "Shirley!"

"Shirley?" Reuben asks. "Feeling up to it?"

She grins from ear to ear.

"Go ahead, honey. You know you want to," Chuck encourages.

"Thanks!" She gives him a quick peck and joins her family on stage.

"Our mother, Shirley Partridge!" Keith announces.

She joins her children on another four numbers. It feels good to be performing again! Placing her hand on her baby, she muses, "After you're born, sweetheart."