A New Generation Series

The Book

Part 2:

(It's been a few years since Lillian came to live with her father, the Butcher and in that time, she had experienced many things good and bad, but today, at the age of 18, Lillian Andrews is graduating from Fair City High School.)

Principal: I would like to congratulate the graduates from Fair City High's Graduating class of 2021. (Everyone claps as the graduation song plays and the graduating students make their way down towards the stage.)

(As Lillian passes by those attending her graduation, she glances at all of those she's come to know.)

(She first passes by her older friends, Becky and Tobey, who had gotten married when they were 21 and they now have a son, of their own, Theodore the 4th. She next passes by Scoops and Violet, who are also married now and have a daughter, Holly. She next passes by Victoria, who married Hunter and they have a daughter as well, Sophia.)

(She next passes by some of her father's former fellow villains, including Doc and LRW, who are married and now have two children, Ethan and Carly.)

(And last of all, she passes by her father and step-mother, Butcher and Dupey.)

(Once all the graduating students are together on the stage, the Valedictorian makes her speech, and the Valedictiorian for her class is her best friend, Olivia.)

Olivia: I just want to say that our class is one of most gifted classes and I know we will always come on top. (She continues with her speech.) Thank you.

(Everyone claps and cheers and then the diplomas are ready to be given out to the graduates.)

Principal: Lillian Andrews!

Lillian: (She is handed her diploma and shakes the hand of the principal and her guests are cheering and clapping for her.) Thank you.

(Later at the end of the ceremony, she goes over to her father and step-mother.)

Butcher: Congradulations Lillian. I'm so proud of you.

Lillian: Thanks Dad.

Dupey: We sure are, Sweetie.

Lillian: Thanks Mom. (Even though Dupey is her step-mother, Lillian calls her 'Mom'.)

Dr. Two-Brains: Hey, let's get a picture of you three together.

Ethan: (Who's now, 5.) Daddy, can I take the picture?

Dr. Two-Brains: Not now, Ethan.

Ethan: Hmmp, Momma, Daddy won't let me take a picture.

LRW: (Holding 2 year old Carly in her arms.) Maybe later, Ethan. When we're at home.

Ethan: Ok.

Wordgirl/Becky: (She had heard the argument between her former foe and his son and comes over, holding her son, 6 month old, Theodore the 4th.) I see that you're having a major disagreement with your son, Doc.

Dr. Two-Brains: Yeah. How's your son doing?

Wordgirl/Becky: He's doing great. He's very smart and he's able to read a kindergarten level book.

Dr. Two-Brains: Wow! Do you think we'll be seeing a Wordboy?

Wordgirl/Becky: Not really. He doesn't seem to have any of my super powers. He may just be good in vocabulary. Besides, Tobey and I are thinking of adding a new child to the family.

Dr. Two-Brains: Well, good luck with that, Sweetie.

Wordgirl/Becky: Thanks. (She then goes and walks over to Butcher and his family.) Congradulations on your daughter's graduation.

Butcher: Thanks Wordgirl. I'm so proud of her, you know.

Wordgirl/Becky: Yes, I can see that. You're a great dad, Butcher. You know that last time we actually had a battle was right before she came to live with you.

Butcher: Yeah, I remember that day. And you know what?

Wordgirl/Becky: What?

Butcher: I like being your friend a lot more than being your enemy.

Wordgirl/Becky: Thanks and I feel the same way. I'm sorry to hear about your father though.

Butcher: Yeah, thanks. He would've been proud to see her graduate as well.

Wordgirl/Becky: Well, he's still with you and your family in spirit.

Butcher: Thanks. So, how's you family doing?

Wordgirl/Becky: We're all doing very good. Tobey and I are thinking of giving our son a baby brother or sister.

Butcher: Wow, good luck with that.

(She then walks over to Lillian.)

Wordgirl/Becky: Congradulations Lillian.

Lillian: Thanks Becky. I'm just sad that Eileen wasn't here to see me graduate from high school, like I saw her graduate.

Wordgirl/Becky: I know. I'm sad that she's not here either. But, like I told your father about your grandfather being here in spirit, Eileen's here in spirit as well.

Lillian: Thanks Becky.

Tobey: Becky, it's time for us to get going now.

Wordgirl/Becky: Ok, well, I'll see you around Lillian and good luck in whatever you do.

Lillian: Thanks Becky.

(Later that day, Lillian and her friends are spending time at the beach.)

Olivia: Was my speech good?

Lillian: You did excellent, Olivia. You're great at public speeking.

Olivia: Thanks. I'm going to really miss you all when I go to college back East. But I really want to go to Yale.

Trevor: Hey, it's a opportunity that you shouldn't pass up. It's not everyday that people get scholarships to an Ivy League college like Yale.

Vincent: I'm going to miss you more so, Olivia.

Olivia: I know. I'm going to miss you too, Vincent. (They kiss and hug.)

Tina: You know what? We should make this summer vacation memorable.

Ian: Tina's right.

(Throughout the rest of summer, Lillian and her friends continue to enjoy their vacation, until August when Olivia prepares to head back East to attend Yale University, to major in Health Sciences.)

Olivia: I'm really going to miss you all. I'll try to come back during Christmas.

Lillian: Good luck, Olivia.

(Hugs.)

(Later, after Olivia's plane takes off, the rest of the kids head home.)

(When Lillian gets home, she goes to pack her stuff, for she is going to stay in a dorm room at Fair City University and she's going to major in Business Management.)

Butcher: Lillian, I hope you do well in college.

Lillian: Thanks Dad. And I'll still be in town so I can still visit you whenever.

Butcher: Very good. Do you want any help?

Lillian: That will be great, Dad, thanks.

(Later, Lillian gets into her car, that her father and step-mother bought for her 16th birthday and is ready to head to Fair City University.)

Butcher: Good luck, Sweetie.

Lillian: Thanks. I'll be by later after I'm settled in. I love you, Dad.

Butcher: I love you, too, Baby.

(Later, after Lillian heads to get settled into her dorm room, Butcher heads to his butcher shop to open for business for the day and one of his first customers is another of his former fellow villains, Chuck.)

Chuck: Hey Butcher, how's it going?

Butcher: Great. Lillian's moving into a dorm room today. I going to miss having my little girl at home.

Chuck: Yeah.

Butcher: So how are things with you, Chuck?

Chuck: Great. I just opened my own sandwich shop.

Butcher: You did? That's great.

Chuck: It took a lot of money in order to do so. You know, earning money the honest way takes a lot longer than stealing it.

Butcher: Yeah, I know. But it's still better than stealing it.

Chuck: I know. It is. And do you want to know what I heard from Two-Brains?

Butcher: What?

Chuck: He told me that Wordgirl is thinking about retiring from superhero work.

Butcher: Well, she is married now and she has a son and she and Tobey are thinking of having more children. I say that she should think about retiring. Besides, there aren't a lot of villains committing crimes anymore. You, me, Doc, Lady Redundant Woman, Tobey, Victoria Best, Granny May, we all either quit or retired ourselves. I think I heard Whammer might be quitting as well. I'm not sure what else he could do.

Chuck: He could be a construction worker, when they need a building demolished, Whammer can demolish it with his powers. But he does tend to go overboard.

Butcher: Yeah, he does. I had 'pleasure' of working with him once.

Chuck: So did I. Twice. And I think he wanted to be Wordgirl's sidekick once as well.

Butcher: Yeah, I heard about that. He whammed Capt. Huggyface into Outer Space and then he caused a boulder to roll down towards the city (Refer to the episode: "Wham Up"). I have to give him credit for trying.

Chuck: Yeah, I do too. Well, I have to get going.

Butcher: Hey Chuck, if you ever need any meat supplies for your sandwich shop, let me know.

Chuck: Thanks Butcher. I'll keep that in mind.

(Later, Lillian and her friends are starting their college classes and even though she is in college, Lillian continues to help her father out at his butcher shop by selling fruit products.)

(Today, a new resident of the city comes into the shop and they see Lillian and walk over to her.)

Diana Lippons: Hi there, I was told that you make some of the best fruit products in the city.

Lillian: Thanks. Is there anything I can help you with, Ma'am?

Diana Lippons: Yes, I just bought this property just outside of town. It used to be a rundown motel and I'm thinking of turning it into a luxury resort to draw in visitors and tourists and I was wondering if I could ask you to make several fruit baskets for guests when they arrive in town?

Lillian: Wow, that sounds like a great deal.

Butcher: Are you talking about the motel just down the road? The one that is all rundown-looking?

Diana Lippons: Yes, you know of it?

Butcher: Yes, my friends and I used to meet over there. So who sold it to you?

Diana Lippons: A man by the name of Sheldon Smalls.

Lillian: Why is that name familiar?

Butcher: That's Mr. Big's real name. I remember that he bought the property so that we villains could have a meeting place. But I'm guessing he's the one who sold it to you.

Diana Lippons: Yes, he and his assistant said that they were retiring soon and he wanted to sell some of his assests.

Lillian: Mr. Big is retiring?

Butcher: Yeah, he talked about that for the last two or three years. He and Leslie are retiring soon. He wants to move into a retirement home and Leslie is going to open her own martial arts studio.

Lillian: So, as you were saying Ma'am?

Diana Lippons: Oh yes. I'll let you know when my new luxury resort hotel is opened and I'll let you know how many fruit baskets I'll need.

Lillian: Ok. Would you like a free sample of what I can make?

Diana Lippons: That would be fantastic. And what's your name, Dear?

Lillian: Lillian Andrews and this is my dad, James. (She then goes to make a fruit salad containing watermelons, strawberries, grapefruits, pineapples, and kiwi fruit.) Just so you know, I can conjure up my own fruit with my super powers and I can conjure up any fruit known.

Diana Lippons: Wow that would certainly cut down on cost. And the fruit looks so fresh and tasty. (She then goes to try the fruit salad.) MMMMMM! You are a fruit artist, my dear. But of course, fruit baskets won't be like salads.

Lillian: I know. Fruit baskets are usually fruits that are uncut.

Diana Lippons: So can I count on you?

Lillian: Yes. I just started college classes so you'll have to come on the weekends or something like that.

Diana Lippons: I understand, Dear. (She then hands Lillian her business card.) Let me know when you're available.

Lillian: Thanks. (She then hands the woman a 3X5 card with her contact information.) And this is my cell phone number when you are ready for me to fill that order for you.

Diana Lippons: Thank you. You both have been so kind.

Butcher: Thanks and welcome to Fair City.

Diana Lippons: Thank you. Such a nice town here.

(She then leaves the shop.)

Butcher: I'm proud of you, Lillian. You know you're the first in our family to use her powers to help others and not use them to commit crimes.

Lillian: Thanks Dad. I recall those stories that you and Grandpa told me that you both used your powers to commit crimes and it made me upset to hear that.

Butcher: I'm sorry that my father and I used our powers for evil and not good.

Lillian: But I'm proud that you both turned your lives around.

Butcher: Thanks. I can see that you are going to have a great future.

Lillian: Thanks Dad. I hope I'll do my best.

Butcher: You will, Sweetie, you will.

(By the next month, after the completion of the new Lippons Luxury Resort, Lillian's business begins to boom like none before and she continues to provide fruit baskets for Diana's hotel.)

(Lillian's friends are as happy for her success as her family is.)

The End…

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