YOU NEVER KNOW
"Ugh, I feel like a blimp in this gown," said Casey as she observed herself in the mirror. "And I look like a giant blueberry."
"Oh you don't look that bad," said Cappie as he put his own blue gown on.
Casey turned to him and glared. "Not that bad. Thanks, that makes me feel so much better."
"You know I think you're the most beautiful girl in the world," said Cappie walking up to Casey. "Stop worrying, you look fine."
"I can't believe this day has finally come," said Casey wrapping her arms around Cappie.
"Me either," said Cappie giving her a kiss. "I thought I still had a year or two before this day came."
There was a knock at the door. Cappie broke away from Casey and maneuvered around several boxes in his room to answer it.
"Beaver!" said Cappie opening the door. "You look very nice in your gown."
"Thanks," said Beaver adjusting his cap. "I was just coming to see if you guys were ready to head over to the stadium."
"Yeah, you ready Case?" asked Cappie.
"Ready as I'll ever be," Casey replied grabbing her cap and following the boys out the door.
The three of them walked into the stadium and found their seats. Cappie and Casey were only a couple of people apart but Beaver had to break away from them to head towards the back of the stadium.
"Hey Case," said a familiar voice as she sat down.
"Evan," she said somewhat awkwardly. The two of them really hadn't spoke much since he tried to make a move on her two weeks ago.
"I just wanted to tell you that you look glowing," he said. "And congratulations."
"Well congratulations to you too," said Casey. "Where are you headed to after graduation?"
"I'm going to be doing an internship over the summer for the Smith and Donavan law firm in Columbus and then headed to Harvard for law school in the fall," he replied.
"Wow, that's awesome," Casey replied. "I'm really proud of you Evan."
"Thank you," said Evan. "And what about you?"
"I'm headed back to Chicago," she replied. "Still looking for a job. I put in a lot of resumes and have some interviews lined up next week so we'll just have to see."
"Well you're very talented and have a great heart," said Evan. "I'm sure you will do fine."
"So did your parents come?" Casey asked.
"Surprisingly they did," Evan replied pointing to the stands to the right of them.
"Well that's great," she said. "I'm glad that they were able to come and support you given everything that has happened."
"Yeah," said Evan solemnly. "At least they are still paying for school though. And my internship is paid so I should be able to stay on my feet. How about your parents? Did they make it?"
"They're around here somewhere," said Casey scanning the crowd trying to find her family. She then spotted Rusty and her parents sitting not far from Evan's parents and waved to them. Evan turned and waved to them too.
"And how about Cappie's?" Evan asked.
Casey gave Evan a worried look.
"They didn't come did they?" Evan asked feeling sorry for Cappie.
"No," said Casey. "They haven't even talked to Cappie since he told them about the baby. It's really sad and he's trying to stay strong but I know it really hurts him."
Casey looked over at Cappie down the aisle from her. He smiled at her and she smiled back.
"Well Cappie has always been a strong person," Evan replied. "And I'm sure his parents will come around at some point. I can't imagine they wouldn't want to get to know their granddaughter."
"I hope you're right," Casey replied.
Just then Dean Bowman walked up to the podium and began the graduation ceremony. After a few key note speakers and a speech by the valedictorian it was time to get their diplomas.
"Sarah Cabonera, Timothy Cane, Scott Cannade, Charles 'Cappie' Cappington," said Dean Bowman.
It was Cappie's turn to go up. He climbed up the steps slowly savoring the moment. He took a quick look at Casey and Evan who were waiting in line behind him and gave them a thumbs up. They returned his gesture with a smile and he began to walk towards Dean Bowman. As Cappie accepted the diploma from Dean Bowman and shook his hand the crowd cheered. But something especially caught Cappie's ear. There were people yelling 'yay Cappie' over the cheers of everyone else. He scanned the audience to see where the screams were coming from. Then he saw it. In the back of the stadium his parents were standing and cheering loudly for him. They had come. They had made it. Cappie took a deep breath trying to savor the moment a little longer. It was the perfect moment in time. Eventually he found himself off of the stage and back in his seat. He turned around to make sure his parents hadn't left. No, they were still there. He waved to them and they waved back.
Casey completed her walk across the stage with cheers from her parents and Rusty. She was walking past Cappie to return to her seat when he grabbed her hand. She tensed up as he pulled her close to him and kissed her deeply.
"Congratulations sweetheart," he said. "I'm so proud of you."
"I'm so proud of you too," she smiled at him.
Cappie leaned in and kissed her again. Everything was perfect. He had the perfect girl, he just graduated from college, his parents were there to support him and most importantly he had a child on the way with his perfect girl. Nothing was going to stop him now.
After the graduation ceremony Casey and Cappie pushed through the crowds of people to find their parents. They met up with Casey's first.
"Mom!" yelled Casey as she went running up to her mother and giving her a hug.
"Congratulations honey!" her mom exclaimed hugging her back.
Casey broke away and hugged both her dad and Rusty.
"You did it sis," said Rusty as he pulled away from her. "Congratulations."
"Thanks Russ," she replied.
Rusty then turned to Cappie and gave him a hug.
"I'm proud of you too big brother," said Rusty. "I just hope I can follow in your footsteps and continue to make Kappa Tau the coolest fraternity on campus."
"You can President Cartwright," said Cappie giving him a hug. "But I'm always just a phone call away if you need anything."
"I know," Rusty replied.
Cappie broke away from Rusty and continued to search the crowd for his parents.
"Casey!" said Ashleigh running up to her and her family.
"Ashleigh!" Casey yelled as she gave her a big hug.
"Congratulations!" Ashleigh said.
"You too," Casey replied. "We finally did it!"
"We sure did," Ashleigh replied.
"Congratulations Ashleigh sweetheart," said Casey's mom giving Ashleigh a hug. "You know if you are ever in the Chicago area you are welcome at our house anytime."
"Thanks Mrs. Cartwright," Ashleigh replied with a smile.
"Mom did you see Ashleigh's ring?" Casey said as she picked up Ashleigh's hand to show her mom.
"Wow Ashleigh," she said. "It's beautiful! Congratulations."
"Thanks," Ashleigh replied just a little embarrassed being the center of attention.
"Cap did you see her ring?" said Casey interrupting Cappie's gaze on the crowd to find his parents.
"I did now," Cappie replied kissing Ashleigh's hand. "I'm very happy for you Ash."
"Thanks," said Ashleigh. "Congrats on graduating."
"Thanks," Cappie replied returning his gaze to the crowd.
"Don't mind him," said Casey. "He's just looking for his parents."
"OK," Ashleigh replied. "Well speaking of parents I should probably go find mine. Are you guys coming to Dobler's tonight?"
"Maybe," Casey replied. "I'm not sure what we are doing."
"OK, well don't leave without saying bye to me," said Ashleigh as she began to walk away.
"I won't!" Casey yelled back.
She then turned to her parents.
"When are you heading home Case?" her dad asked.
"Probably tomorrow," Casey replied.
"Well sorry we can't take you to dinner or anything tonight," said her mom. "But your father has a couple of emergency meetings tomorrow."
"I know," Casey replied. "I understand."
"We'll see you at home then?" her dad asked giving her another hug. "And maybe a rain check on a dinner celebration after you get home?"
"Of course," Casey replied. "Either tomorrow or Monday. Depending on when we leave tomorrow. I'll call you and let you know what our plans end up being."
"OK," said her mom now giving her a hug. "I love you."
"Love you too mom," Casey replied. "I'll see you guys later."
Casey watched as Rusty and her parents left the stadium. She then turned to Cappie who was still trying to find his parents. She went over to him and put her arm around his waist.
"You don't think they would just leave do you?" he asked sounding like he was about to cry.
"I don't think so," Casey replied trying to be as reassuring as she could.
Just then she saw Cappie get the hugest smile on his face. Finally, walking towards him and Casey, were his parents.
A/N: OK so I left you guys with another cliffhanger.....but this one isn't as bad as the other one.....LoL!
Hope you guys liked the two new chapters. What do you think his parents are going say?
Next chapter (maybe two) will be up tomorrow!
