Sofia2017 planning asked about this song from I Love Lucy, so enjoy your request! I thought it would be fun if, following Nell's run-in with the goose, Bianca and Lydia sang one of their favorite songs the first night as a way to make her feel better after she wakes up from a nightmare about the goose coming back to peck her again along with its family who are rougher with her. She ends up so scared that she thinks that Lydia is Duckie when she wakes up. For the story about Nell's run-in with the goose, see chapter 39 of theblindwriter95's Family Love. Thanks to theblindwriter95 for helping with the story. I Love Lucy is not mine.
"NO! Don't hurt me!" four-year-old Nell was crying so hard that she woke herself up. Earlier that day, she had been pecked by a goose while she and her parents were having a Father's Day picnic, and she was still terrified of what had happened. In fact, she was having a nightmare about the goose's family, and they were even rougher with her, giving her more than just a peck.
"Helen Genevieve, wake up!" Bianca gently shook her awake, "You're having a nightmare."
Nell woke up with another scream, only to find herself in her mother's arms. "Don't hurt me, Duckie!" she wailed, trying to get out of Lydia's grip.
"Nellie, it's all right," Lydia murmured. "You're safe, and we're all here with you."
Nell looked around, seeing her parents and Bianca around her. "Mommy, Daddy, Bianca, I'm sorry I woke you up," Suddenly, she looked down at herself. She started crying again. "I didn't mean to have an accident either!"
"It's all right, my sweet little Helenita," Edward murmured as he and Lydia helped her get changed and he collected her sheets. "Nothing that happened today was your fault."
"Helen Genevieve, you don't have to apologize for anything," Bianca murmured, pulling her into a hug. "You did nothing wrong."
"Everything's going to be all right," Edward soothed her, stroking her hair. "That goose is dead and gone, and he'll never hurt anyone ever again."
"We'll take care of her, Edward; you just take care of Nellie's sheets," Lydia said as she and Bianca sat on either side of Nell.
"I'll be back in a little bit, Helenita," Edward promised as he took Nell's sheets to go wash them. "You'll be fine with Bianca and Mommy."
"Don't go!" Nell cried.
"We'll stay right here with you, sweetheart," Lydia promised. "Everything's going to be all right, I promise."
"I think I know something that will cheer you up, Helen Genevieve," Bianca smiled. "This always made Lydia feel much better when she was sad or frightened."
"I know exactly what you're thinking of, Bianca, and I'd love to join you!" Lydia grinned.
"Of course! You know this song's more fun with two people!" Bianca smiled as she started singing, If you're ever in a jam, here I am
If you're ever in a mess, S-O-S
If you ever feel so happy, you land in jail; I'm your bail.
Hearing one of her favorite songs from her childhood, Lydia joined in, It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship.
When other friendships have been forgot,
Ours will still be hot.
Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle dig, dig, dig.
Nell giggled a little at the silly sounding chorus.
Seeing her smile for the first time since the accident, Lydia kissed her as she started the next verse, If you're ever up a tree, phone to me.
If you're ever down a well, ring my bell.
If you ever lose your teeth, and you're out to dine; borrow mine.
Bianca joined in the chorus again, It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship.
When other friendships have been forgate,
Ours will still be great.
Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle, chuck, chuck, chuck.
Bianca started the next verse, If they ever black your eyes, put me wise.
Lydia gave Nell a hug as she sang back, If they ever cook your goose, turn me loose.
"No duckies!" Nell cried out, hiding under the blanket.
Taking the blanket off her, Lydia smiled as she gave her a hug and assured her, "It's okay, Nellie; remember, Daddy took care of the duckie!"
Bianca smiled. "Indeed!"
She continued singing, If they ever put a bullet through your brain; I'll complain.
She and Lydia finished the song together, It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship.
When other friendships have been forgit,
Ours will still be it.
Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle, hep, hep, hep.
"Oh, yes, you told me about that song you used to sing," Edward smiled as he came back. "It's supposed to cure all sad feelings. Now, Helenita, do you think you'll be able to sleep again?"
"Okay...but stay with me?" Nell asked.
"Of course we will, sweetheart," Edward smiled as he, Lydia, and Bianca hugged her.
