Castle Rock Forever

by BrainTumorForBreakfast

Maggie 'Jugs' Lake had moved to Castle Rock in fifth grade, but by seventh grade, it was like she was born there. The only problem was how boring such a little town was, nothing like the growing metropolis of LA. Jugs was leaving after high school, going to be famous, and having wild times along the way. But what if she was destined for suburban life?

11. I Say A Little Prayer For You

Chapter 10

Church Prayers

St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church

Bird

Dear God,

Please help me to be a good girl, and never, ever go past first base. It's really hard now that I have a real boyfriend. But after I saw what happened to Connie Palermo, who goes to second, I know what I'm supposed to do. I can't be a tease either. Also, make sure that Maggie stays a virgin for a long time, God. She needs someone to watch out for her, even if she doesn't believe in you.

Mrs. Horne

Dear God,

Please make sure that no negroes, homosexuals, or rock and roll stars ever enter our precious town. I have no problems with negroes, but they tend to bring the latter two with them.

Mr. Horne

Dear God,

As long as she lives, make sure my daughter Darla never, ever goes off with that Chambers boy. Also, I would like to make enough money for a nice pool like the Tessios. Thank you.

Connie

God? I'm sure you get plenty of requests like this, but I really mean it. Kill Jane Veruccio. She lives here in Castle Rock, on 5 Patterson Road. Her life is worth nothing, Lord. She's loose. Just kill her and get it over with. Thank you!

Castle Rock Presbyterian

Gordie

Dear God,

Thanks for all that you have given me and all the rest of that stuff. I'm going to pray more, I promise. I get confirmed this coming winter. It should be fun. My confirmation name is Francis now. I hope I don't mess up somehow. I hope I like eighth grade, God. If you can, make math a little bit easier. And I want new Chucks for track.

Teddy

Dear God,

I know you don't agree with this kind of stuff, but I heard Janie Verrucio goes to third, and I was hoping you could help me get there. You know, send me the right things to say via telepathy or something. It would also be pretty neat-o if I could be a busboy at DeRossi's. I already applied for the job. Records and movie tickets are getting pretty expensive.

Chris

Dear God,

Please let me get a job at DeRossi's by the end of the summer. I really need the money for a birthday present for my little sister and my girlfriend Jane (my sister's is July 25th, and Jane's is August 13th), and new records and movie tickets. Also, I want the new Chuck Taylor sneakers for basketball.

Jane

Dear God,

Please make sure Chris Chambers has a happy school year this year. This summer, he already has two bruises on his arm. His dad beat him real good, and I heard the Chambers might get a divorce. They yell so loud, we can hear them clear across the street. Please make sure the Chambers never, ever split up. Also, I really hope Chris gets a job at DeRossi's. I really like pizza, and I might get some for free.

Alice

Dear God,

I'll never ask you for anything again if you'll just make Teddy Duchamp come back to me. That mean girl Janie Veruccio stole him from me. Please, God, if you have time, make Teddy mine once again. Please, God. If you don't, I'll never be happy again.

Morning at Football Camp

Vern

Dear God, It's me, Verno. If I could shoot a touchdown today, that'd be swell. I'd also like to find my pennies. If you could make Margaret, Charlene and Linda stop sending me letters, that'd be swell, too. They're all nice and everything, but it's embarrassing how they spray it with perfume and send flowers and stuff. It makes my stuff smell really girly. Also, please make sure that nothing gross happens to my new pool. I heard Billy threw a party, and I hope nobody peed in it. Anyway, also make sure some homeless people get homes and stuff. I think people forget to pray about them sometimes. Amen.