Lillian's New Mom
(Lillian and her friends have started the 8th grade.)
Olivia: Hey Lillian, are you going to try out for cheerleaders this year?
Lillian: Sure am.
Trevor: Hey Lillian, I heard about your friend, Eileen. I'm so sorry to hear that.
Lillian: Thanks Trevor.
Trevor: So, what are you doing this weekend?
Lillian: Um, I'm going to help my dad at his butcher shop. Did I tell you that I'm selling fruit recipes, like salads and kabobs?
Trevor: No, that's cool though. Can I help?
Lillian: Sure thing. And I promise some friends of my father's that I would babysit for them.
Trevor: OK, can I help you babysit?
Lillian: I'll have to ask.
(Trevor walks away and heads to class.) Olivia: I think Trevor likes you, Lillian.
Lillian: You think so?
Olivia: Yeah. He's practically asking you out.
Lillian: That will be so awesome.
(Olivia and Lillian head to their classes as well.)
(Later that day, Lillian invites Trevor to come with her to her father's butcher shop.)
Butcher: Hey Kiddo. How was school today?
Lillian: Great. Dad, this is Trevor Sinclair. Trevor, this is my dad, James Andrews.
Trevor: Wow, are you the Butcher?
Butcher: That's me, Kid.
Trevor: You were like a legendary villain in this town.
Butcher: Thanks. But I'm not a villain anymore. I stopped years ago, when Lillian came to live with me.
Trevor: Cool. So Lillian, where do you have your area?
Lillian: Right over here. (She then conjures up some fruits and makes them into several salads and kabobs.)
Trevor: So you can conjure up any fruit there is?
Lillian: Yep, as soon as I learn about a new fruit, I practice conjuring it up and I begin to use it in my creations and all. Look, I have a salad with passion fruit, kiwis, and limes. And over here, I have a kabob with cherries, apple slices, and pineapples. This is just some of the things I make. I sometimes give my dad some fruits for his meats. Like pineapples for ham and cranberries for turkey stuffing.
Trevor: Sounds good. Don't you have a grandfather that can conjure up potato products?
Lillian: Yeah, he's known as Kid Potato.
Trevor: Wow, you're like a member of one of the best former villain families in town.
Lillian: Thanks.
Butcher: Thanks. I like this kid. (Just then, Dupey comes in the door of the shop.)
Dupey: Hey there, James.
Butcher: Hey there, Dupey.
Lillian: Hi Dupey. This is Trevor Sinclair. Trevor, this is my dad's girlfriend, Dupey.
Trevor: Hi there.
Dupey: Oh, Lillian, Beatrice asked me to tell you that she and her husband are going out at 7 today and that you need to head over to their house at like 6:30.
Lillian: Ok. I'll be there. Oh, do you want to try my newest salad creation? Passion fruit, kiwis, and limes?
Dupey: MMM, sounds good. (She takes a small sample in a cup-like bowl.) MMM, this is great. The lime really adds flavor.
(Later that day, Lillian and Trevor head over to the home of Dr. Two-Brains and LRW to babysit their 3 month old son, Ethan.)
Dr. Two-Brains: (Answers the door and sees Lillian and a boy there.) Hello Lillian and who's this?
Lillian: Oh, this is Trevor Sinclair. He's a friend of mine from school and asked if he can help me babysit.
Dr. Two-Brains: Well, Ok. Just behave yourselves.
Trevor: We promise, Sir. Wow, you know the famous Dr. Two-Brains?
Lillian: Yeah, my dad was a villain for years and Dr. Two-Brains is one of his buddies.
Trevor: Wow.
Dr. Two-Brains: I like this kid. Are you ready, Beatrice?
LRW: I'm coming, Steven. (She comes down the stairs with Ethan in her hands.) Hello, greetings, hi Lillian. And you are?
Trevor: I'm Trevor Sinclair. I'm here to help Lillian babysit.
LRW: That's great.
Trevor: Whoa, are you the famous Lady Redundant Woman?
LRW: That's me, yours truly, the one and only.
Trevor: This is so cool.
Lillian: Trevor seems to have a thing about famous villains in this town.
LRW: Well, Steven and I haven't done anything evil in a while, but thanks for the compliment. We'll be home sometime around 9. Make sure Ethan goes to bed around 8 and if he gets fussy, his favorite book is in his room.
Lillian: Thanks. Have a good time and Trevor and I will behave ourselves.
LRW: Good.
(They both leave and Trevor and Lillian go to watch some TV while they babysit Ethan.)
(Every now and then, Lillian goes to check on him and makes sure that he's doing ok.)
(Meanwhile, Doc and LRW show up at the restaurant and meet up with Butcher and Dupey for a double date.)
Butcher: So, how's Ethan doing these days?
Dr. Two-Brains: Oh, it's a real treat having a son.
Dupey: Are you planning on having any more children?
LRW: Not for awhile, a little bit, for a time. So, any news with you two?
Butcher: Well, I need to discuss this with Lillian, but I Dupey and I are really thinking about getting married.
Dr. Two-Brains: Congratulations Buddy.
LRW: I'm sure Lillian will be thrilled, overjoyed, elated to hear about that. That poor girl has been through a lot lately.
Dr. Two-Brains: I know. How is she doing with Eileen's death from last winter?
Butcher: She still misses her but she's trying to get on with her life. There's this boy from school who really seems to like her.
LRW: Are you talking, speaking, referring to that boy, Trevor?
Butcher: Yeah. He seems to be a good kid.
Dr. Two-Brains: I like him. He called Bea and I legendary villains.
Butcher: He called me one too. So, are you two giving up villainy?
Dr. Two-Brains: Yeah, we did. A little after Bea got pregnant, I decided to end my villainous career. Man, when I went to inform the other villains, Mr. Big was not thrilled at all. He seems to think that we're all becoming a bunch of losers or something.
LRW: I know what you're talking about. When I first got engaged, I told them that I was quitting too.
Dr. Two-Brains: Mr. Big seems to think that Wordgirl has something to do with it.
Butcher: What? He's blaming her for our decisions? She used to encourage us to quit all the time, but I never had a reason to do so. Then Lillian came into my life and now I have a reason to not be a villain anymore.
Dr. Two-Brains: Yeah, I know. And since I quit being a villain, Wordgirl's visits to my home are pleasureable and welcoming.
Butcher: I never really knew how nice a girl she was.
LRW: Well, I kind of always knew she was nice, sweet, kind. But I never really appreciated, valued, treasured her kindness before.
(Later the double dinner date ends and both couples call it a night.)
(The next day, Butcher is up early and reading the morning paper when he sees Lillian walking into the kitchen.)
Butcher: Hey there. How was the babysitting?
Lillian: Great. And they paid me $5.00 for babysitting and they even paid Trevor $3.00 as well.
Butcher: Great. Um, I like to ask you a question. You know that Dupey and I are dating?
Lillian: Yes.
Butcher: Well, how will you feel if I asked her to marry me?
Lillian: That will be great, Dad. She's perfect for you and she'll be a great mom for me as well.
Butcher: Wow, that was easy. I'm glad that you are fine with this. I'm going to propose to her sometime next week.
Lillian: Well, good luck. I'm heading over to visit some friends today. Violet and her friends are discussing wedding plans and they want me to help.
Butcher: That sounds like a lot of fun.
Lillian: (She then makes several fruit baskets.) Bye Dad. I love you. (She then heads over to where Violet, Becky, and Victoria live.)
Victoria: (She hears the doorbell.) Hi Lillian. Glad you could come.
Lillian: Thanks for inviting me. I brought some fruit baskets. (Hands them out.)
Violet: MMM, good apples and peaches.
Wordgirl/Becky: Not to mention, good bananas and plums.
Lillian: So what are we discussing today?
Violet: Well, how would you like to be one of my bridesmaids, Lillian?
Lillian: Thanks Violet. That sounds cool. Can I bring a date?
Violet: A date? Sure.
Lillian: Cool. His name is Trevor Sinclair.
Wordgirl/Becky: Wow, what a nice name.
Victoria: I know the Sinclairs. They live in my neighborhood, where my parents live. Very nice family too.
Lillian: And guess what my dad said. He and Dupey might be getting engaged as well.
Wordgirl/Becky: Really? That's great to hear, Lillian. I'll need to visit your dad one of these days.
(Later Lillian heads home.)
(Two days later, Wordgirl decides to visit the butcher shop.)
Butcher: (He sees Wordgirl and Tobey walking into the butcher shop together.) Hey there, Wordgirl, Tobey. What brings you two here?
Tobey: We were in the neighborhood and we thought that we should pay you a visit. How are things going with you?
Butcher: Great.
Wordgirl/Becky: Lillian told us that you are thinking of proposing to Dupey.
Butcher: Yeah, I'm not sure when though. The last time I married a woman, it didn't turn out too well.
Wordgirl/Becky: I guess that's understandable. Well, we have to get back to college. See you around.
Butcher: See ya, Kids.
(Later that evening, Butcher and Dupey are alone in his house. Lillian is spending the day with her friends.)
Dupey: So what did you want to talk to me about, James?
Butcher: Well, um, I hope this is a good idea. I really love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Dupey, will you marry me?
Dupey: James, you have no idea how long I've been waiting to hear that question. And, my answer is 'YES', I will marry you.
Butcher: Woohoo! (He then slips the ring onto her finger and they kiss.) Wait until Lillian hears this great news.
Dupey: I'm excited to tell her too.
(Later that evening, Dupey is having dinner with Butcher and Lillian.)
Lillian: So, what is going on with you two, Dad?
Butcher: Well, Lillian, I want you to meet your future step-mom, Dupey.
Lillian: You're engaged?! (She runs around to where Dupey is and gives her a hug.) Welcome to the family, Dupey, or should I say, 'Mom'!
Dupey: Thank you, Lillian. You are a very nice girl and I'm so happy to become your new step-mom and your dad's wife. I hope I do a good job with both.
Lillian: You will and Dad and I will help you as well.
Butcher: Lillian's right.
(Later that weekend, Lillian goes to visit Eileen, who's now buried in Fair City Cemetery.)
Lillian: Hey Eileen, I've got some great news to share with you. My dad is engaged to Dupey. Isn't that great? I'm going to have a new step-mom. I wish you were still here, but I know you're spirit is. I miss you and all. Well, I'll be going now. I'll come by and visit you another day. (She then leaves the cemetery and heads back to the butcher shop and she sees him and his two school buddies celebrating.)
Candlestick Maker: Congratulations on being the first among the Trouble-Making Trio to get married. And to a very pretty woman, at that.
Butcher: Thanks. You know that Dupey is a copy of Lady Redundant Woman, correct?
Baker: Yeah, we know. But it shouldn't matter. Dupey is special and I know the perfect cake to bake for your wedding and it won't cost you a dime.
Butcher: No, no, I can't have you make me something without getting anything in return.
Baker: I insist.
Lillian: Hi Dad, and Dad's friends.
Candlestick Maker: And look at you. It seems just like yesterday, you were no bigger than my knee and now look at you, Lillian.
Lillian: Thanks. Dad, I'm going to start on this project for school.
Butcher: Ok.
(Lillian goes to get started on a school project and as she works, she conjures up some sliced watermelon to eat while she works.)
Baker: I always wanted to know. What does Lillian do with the seeds that she doesn't eat?
Butcher: She cleans them off and then gives them to the community garden that's located in town.
Candlestick Maker: She's a great kid. Very unselfish.
Butcher: Yeah, I know. Makes me wonder why I spent my life as a villain for so long. I could've been like her.
(Six months later, two days before the wedding, in February, Butcher, Dupey, and Lillian head for the courthouse and let them know that Dupey is going to adopt Lillian to be her daughter.)
Mrs. Botsford: (The lawyer handling the case.) I see that you have all the paperwork filled out and now all that this needs is a signature from me and Dupey and Lillian will legally be mother and daughter. This is so great. I remember when my husband and I adopted our daughter, Becky when she was just a year old.
Dupey: It's that special?
Mrs. Botsford: It sure is. Adopting a child is just as special as having one of your own. Trust me, after we adopted Becky, we were biologically blessed with our son, TJ, as well. So when's the wedding?
Butcher: In two days actually. I'm excited. I was married once to Lillian's mother and I was happy then as well. Even though the marriage ended too soon. But one great event resulted in that marriage and she's sitting right here. (Hugs his daughter.)
Lillian: Thanks Dad. Dupey, can I start calling you 'Mom'?
Dupey: If you wish, my dear. Or you can wait until after the wedding.
Lillian: I would like to start calling you 'Mom' now and that way, we both can get used to the idea.
Butcher: Did I mention that my Lillian is very smart?
Mrs. Botsford: I can see that. Just like my Becky and TJ. Well, here you go and from this day forward, Lillian and Dupey are now legal mother and daughter.
Dupey: Thank you so much.
(Later that day, they head over to the home of Doc, LRW, and their son, 9 month old, Ethan Boxleitner.)
LRW: So, how did it go?
Dupey: Great, Lillian and I are officially mother and daughter.
LRW: And since you're a part of me, Dupey, I can consider, think of, regard Lillian as my niece.
Lillian: Really? Will that make Ethan my cousin, in a way?
Dr. Two-Brains: Sure, why not?
Lillian: This is so cool! I wish Eileen was around to hear this. I guess I can tell her the next time I go to visit her. How about I make some snacks for us? Can I call you Aunt and Uncle?
Dr. Two-Brains: That sounds pleasant. So what kind of snacks can you make?
Lillian: Um, do you have some cottage cheese?
Dr. Two-Brains: I believe I have a new tub of it in the fridge. (He goes and grabs it.)
Lillian: Have you ever had peaches or tomatoes in your cottage cheese?
Dr. Two-Brains: Umm, No. Sounds good though.
Lillian: (She decides to conjure up sliced peaches and places them into bowls and then adds the cottage cheese.) There. Try this, Uncle Steven.
Dr. Two-Brains: (Tastes it.) MMM, I'm tasting a bit of Heaven here. This is great.
Butcher: You think this is great? You should try her meat and fruit kabobs.
Lillian: I use plum tomatoes and Dad provides slices of beef. Very good.
Butcher: You know, when I was a kid, I used to think of tomatoes as vegetables.
Lillian: Well, I can't conjure up vegetables, only fruit.
Butcher: So, anything happening on the home front?
Dr. Two-Brains: Not much. Bea and I are thinking of having another baby.
LRW: We're just thinking about it now. But we're going to wait, postpone, put off until Ethan's at least a year old.
Dupey: I may not be able to have my own children.
LRW: You can always adopt, agree, take on another child later.
Lillian: I would love to have a brother or sister. Some of my friends at school have brothers and sisters. And my friend, Becky has a brother.
Butcher: Well, we have to get going. We'll see you three at the wedding.
Dr. Two-Brains: We can't wait.
(Two days later, it's the day of Butcher's and Dupey's wedding.)
(Butcher's best man is Doc and Dupey's Matron of Honor is LRW. Lillian is a junior bridesmaid and Trevor is a junior groomsman.)
(The regular bridesmaid is Becky and Tobey is the groomsman. Doc's two former henchmen are the ushers.)
Priest: (After the wedding party makes their way down the aisle.) We have gathered here, amongst friends and family, in the joining of James Andrews and Dupey Bixby in Holy Matrimony. If there's anyone here who feels that these two should not wed, let them now step forward or forever hold thy peace. (Later.) James, do you take Dupey to be your wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?
Butcher: I do.
Priest: Dupey, do you take James to be your husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?
Dupey: I do.
(After the rings are exchanged.)
Priest: And now, with the exchange of vows and rings, and with power of God and the state of California, I now pronounce that you are forever husband and wife. James, you may now kiss the bride.
(Butcher than lifts the veil and he and Dupey share their wedding kiss as everyone stands, cheers, and claps.)
(Later, at the reception.)
Wordgirl/Becky: Congratulations Butcher.
Butcher: Thanks, Wordgirl. (He and Wordgirl hug.) So what about you and Tobey?
Wordgirl/Becky: We're thinking about marriage, but we're still in college.
Butcher: I see. You don't want to rush into anything.
Wordgirl/Becky: That's right. But my friends, Violet and Scoops' wedding is coming up as well.
Butcher: Man, it doesn't seem too long ago when you were that small little ten year old superhero who used to take me to jail for robbing some place. How old are you now?
Wordgirl/Becky: I'm 20 years old now. Wow, it's been almost ten years since we've battled one another and it's been a while since I battled a lot of my villains. I almost forget that I have villains sometimes.
(Later, Butcher and Lillian do a special father/daughter dance and after he and Dupey cut their wedding cake, they leave for their honeymoon as Lillian goes to stay with Doc and his family.)
(Two weeks later, Butcher and Dupey return from their honeymoon and the new family of three begin their new lives together, four, counting Lil'Mittens 2.)
The End…
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