p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Some time had passed, and Bev Bighead was now at the end of her 2nd trimester of pregnancy. She walked around this morning, as she dressed up in her maternity dress, putting on lipstick, as her husband, Ed tied his tie. She was lucky to be married to such a wonderful man. Now, their love had brought them to their 3rd child, technically, 4th, if one could count Ralph. Bev put on her flats, as she walked out. "You look beautiful, honey". Ed said, gently, as they kissed one another on the lips. "Thank you, babe". Bev said, gently. "I certainly do as expected". They smiled at one another, knowing their love would spread about them, as they gazed at one another. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I was thinking today you and I could take a trip to Ft. Meyers, or Port Charlotte". Ed said, in a romantic manner. "The kids are away at school, and later on, my mother's, so, we'll just take a weekend, for us". "That would be lovely". Bev said, in a romantic manner. "Mm, I love you so much, babe". She kissed Ed on the lips. "I love you as well". Ed said, in a romantic manner. Ed began packing a bag just for them. He put a few clothes in there, some nice dresses for Bev, a suit for him. They kissed one another on the lips, as Ed took the bag outside to put in the car. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"The kids ate their breakfast, as they got on the bus, heading to school. Shortly after the kids left, Bev and Ed got in their car, driving down the street. They went through backroads, through Micco, and past the old town, where they found their beginnings. "Oh, there's where we had our first date". Ed said, pointing out a special landmark, near Micco. "Mm, yes, the Marina". Bev said, romantically, pursing her lips a bit. "I remember you told me how much you loved me, it was the first time we kissed". "And the first time we had sex". "Oh, yes". Ed said, chuckling. They drove down a bit of the ways. "There's where our first house was". Bev said, pointing out a small house in a quiet town. "That was before we had Ralph". Ed said. "Ralph was someone that was a bit rough during my pregnancy with him". Bev said. "He always gave me headaches, he kicked a lot, Samuel was different, he just hung out in there". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ralph gave us headaches even after the fact". Ed chuckled. "Oh, yes, he was a bit different". Bev said. "But, he did hopefully make something of himself". "He was a tule". Ed grumbled. "Mmm, I love our Emily, though". Bev said. "She's one of our good ones". "Very true". Ed said. They drove a little bit of the ways, driving by an old school, that looked to be one level. "There's the High School we first met at". Ed said. "Hmm, that was magical". Bev said, as she and Ed gazed at one another. "We both benefit from that". "You were such a good one, I was the lazy whatever". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""You were fine". Ed said. "You've definitely kept me from being the utmost neurotic". "I've gotten you to do many things". Bev said. "Like have sex for the first time, when you bought your first secret apartment". "Oh, I remember that". Ed said. "I was nervous about that". "You've kept me from losing it". "You've saved me from a bunch of nervous breakdowns". Ed said. They both laughed, holding hands. "I've loved you ever since I first met you". Bev said, in a romantic manner, gazing at one another. "You truly are my gift, and I will continue to love being with you, and sharing this wonderful life with you". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm lucky to be with you as well". Ed said, in a romantic manner. They looked into one another's eyes, holding hands. Ed kissed Bev's hand. Bev felt a bit tired, as pregnancy weighed on her, giving her a bit of burden as she continued. Bev loved her husband, she loved being with him, and spending her life with him. She would get through this tiresome pregnancy, and though, now, she felt as if she was ready to sleep, she would spend some time with Ed. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mm, I remember my parents loved us together". Bev said, gently. "I loved your parents". Ed said. "They are very compassionate". "They truly are". Bev said. They gazed at one another, Bev feeling in a trance as she felt tired. She just wanted to be beside Ed. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mmm, I feel a bit tired". Bev said. "We'll just rest when we get there". Ed said. "There's a nice, spring, heated pool there". "There's a topless beach". Bev whispered, suggestively. "Mmm". Ed hummed, getting close to Bev. they kissed one another on the lips, as they drove. They kissed, sharing their love with one another, as they drove down to Ft. Meyers, over to Estero. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That clouds look heavenly". Bev said, gently, looking up at the sky. "It just goes to show god is always looking over us". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Emily's friend, Ivanov just came back from Italy, he was recently canonized". Ed said, gently. "I recently heard that". Bev said, gently. "He is such a special boy". "Ivanov has worked miracles for everyone". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""He and Emily are amazing children". Ed said. "They truly are". Bev said, gently. She and Ed kissed, feeling their love for one another erupt. The love they felt for one another was great. They would continue to make known their love. It washed over them like an achievement, like their own special way that they appreciated in one another. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They drove a bit, holding hands, as they got to Estero Island Beach club in Ft. Meyers. When they got out, they went over to the beach, feeling the 83 degree weather, and the warm water that surrounded them in the pool. Ed and Bev began kissing, kissing with their own passion, with their own appreciation for one another, they just kissed, touching their bodies close to one another. Ed held Bev close, unbuttoning her dress, as he unhooked her bra. They kissed, feeling their bodies come closer, and closer to one another, as they kissed. Soon, they were both naked, as they kissed. They kissed, as they stepped in the pool. They still kissed, gazing at one another, enjoying one another's presence. "You look beautiful". Ed said, kissing Bev in the pool. "You look wonderful as well". Bev said, touching Ed's chest, feeling him in essence. "I am so thankful for you". "My amazing, strong man". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""A man can be reliant can he?". Ed asked, as he kissed Bev. "I prefer my men to be anything that they wish". Bev said, feeling the midst of Ed's kiss. "I love my women". Ed said, kissing Bev. They both laughed, kissing one another on the lips. Ed felt Bev's stomach, feeling grateful for the miracle that was coming. "We truly are lucky". Ed said, gently. "I'm lucky to have you". Bev whispered, kissing Ed. She kissed him, curling her tongue around his. They kissed, curling their tongues around one another. Ed kissed Bev, feeling the magic that they shared within one another. It was the magic they could keep with them for years, and years to come. Their magic would remain with them, as they continued their marriage. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They kissed, just kissed, as they enjoyed one another's company. They enjoyed one another, knowing they would be something forever, together. They would continue to make one another happy for years to come. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Later, as the nighttime came, and the lights decorated the estate, their paradise, Ed took Bev's hand, as they danced. They danced to their song, Ed holding Bev close, as they kissed. Bev wore her best dress, Ed wore his suit, as they slow danced to their song. They held one another close, knowing they belonged together. The universe put them together, holding them abreast. This was their love, and they would keep it close to them for years. This was love for them, and them alone. They would keep themselves involved for much time. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;" align="center"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"*/span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Emily sat in school, playing with her Barbie dolls. She sat, feeling content, although she did feel as if she needed her mom. She sat, as Ms. Judy played with her hair. "I love you, sweetie". Ms. Judy said, gently. "I love you, too". Emily said, holding the Barbie dolls close to her. Ivanov sat nearby, playing with his toy truck. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Hi, everyone". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "I have something very special for you, today". She brought Cody, the white English Cream into the room. Cody was a big, beautiful dog that was a therapy animal for emotionally disturbed, and traumatized, neglected children. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Some of the kids sat, playing, looking up at the dog. Ivanov looked up at the dog, as he finished playing with his trucks. "Cody". He said, pronouncing the dog's name. "Yes, sweetie, are you ready to go see Cody?". Ms. Judy, another kind teacher asked, kindly. "Yes". Ivanov said. "Let's go see Cody". Ms. Judy said, gently, and softly. "Let's go see him". Cody walked, shuffled over, as his white, furry, large padded, paws stepped. He came over to Ivanov, sitting down by him. "Look who came to see us". Ms. Judy said, gently, softly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Hi, Cody". Ivanov said, petting Cody's back. Cody panted a bit, as he laid his head down by Ivanov. Ivanov still petted Cody. "Cody, the doggie is here". Emily said, petting Cody. Emily sat down, petting Cody. She put her Barbie dolls on Cody's back, mounting them, as Cody didn't mind. "Aww, sweetie". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. She admired all of her kids. "He says hello today". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly./span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Another child with severe emotional disturbance, sat, playing, quietly. Ms. Judy came over to her. "Honey". Ms. Judy said, gently. "Would you like to go see Cody today?". "Yes". the child said. Ms. Judy helped her over to where Cody was. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"The kids petted Cody, as Cody sat, providing them comfort. Ivanov pet Cody feeling his stress, feeling his sadness he once felt melt away. For a second, he forgot what he was anxious about, and was able to be happy. He was able to be a child. Ivanov laughed, and played with Cody, gently petting his fur. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""It's so nice seeing how our therapy animals give them something to rely on, and connect with". Ms. Dee Dee said, softly, yet happily. "These children deserve so much love, and respect, our animals give them that". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""We've discussed the possibility of animals for some of these kids". Ms. Judy said, sipping her coffee. "I know these animals can provide stability for them, an outlet". "These children have had to grow up way too fast, this is a perfect outlet for them to have feasibility". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'll talk to some more parents about the prospects of animals". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly. "They'd provide a bonding experience, and emotional support for them, that can bolster attachment, and trust". "These children do need someone they can rely on". Ms. Judy said, kindly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Emily petted Cody, feeling the same comfort she did, as when she was with Bev. She felt safe, knowing Cody could protect her. She felt as if she could feel what she wanted, and Cody would provide stability for her. Emily felt good, knowing Cody was by her side. She felt safe, knowing things were going to get better for her. Things were, and they would continue to provide her with the safety she needed. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Emily was almost asleep as she petted the dog. She held her Barbies close to her. Ms. Dee Dee set her coffee down, coming over to Emily. She gently put a hand on Emily's back, rubbing her back. "Hi, honey". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly. Emily looked up at Ms. Dee Dee. "hi". Emily said, quietly, stirring awake. "Are you ready to see Dr. Edd?". Ms. Dee Dee asked, gently. "Our friend, Dr. Edd is so excited to see you, and talk". Ms. Dee Dee giggled, as she tickled Emily's face. "Ok". Emily said. "Are you ready, honey?". "Let's go see him". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Can I sleep when I come back?". Emily asked. "Of course, honey". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "We'll have naptime, when you come back". "Then we'll eat snack, relax, and play". "Would you like some orange juice to take with you?". "Some milk?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Can I have orange juice?". Emily asked. "Of course, baby". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. Emily walked with Ms. Dee Dee over to the kitchen area, where orange juice was poured into a tumbler. "Here you go, honey". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "Here's a crazy straw just for the occasion". She chuckled. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I remember my brother and I used to use crazy straws". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "I was the one that got him into it, but, he invented them into all sorts of neat stuff". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""It looks like a slide". Ms. Dee Dee said. "Kind of". Emily said. "Yep, a water tube slide". Ms. Dee Dee said, chuckling. Emily couldn't help but laugh, as she and Ms. Dee Dee chuckled, Emily loving her teacher's fun, and jovial nature. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ok, baby, I'll see you later". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. She kissed Emily's forehead. "Have fun with Dr. Edd, we'll play Barbies when you come back, ok?". "I love you so much, baby". "You are truly special". She stroked Emily's cheek. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ok". Emily said. Another teacher took Emily's hand, walking her down the hall to where Dr. Edd's office was. Double D, from "emEd Edd, and Eddy" /emis back one last time before Western Animation ends. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Edd sat, looking over some paperwork, as he heard Emily come in. He had a cup of coffee, and a pastry sitting beside him. "Hello, sweetheart". Edd said, gently. "How are you, today?". Edd smiled a gentle smile. Dr. Eddward was Emily's emotional support, and grief counselor. Emily met with him once a day. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Good". Emily said. "I'm sleepy". "Yes, I'm sure". Dr. Edd said, gently. "It was a busy day, today". "Cody came to visit, and you had learning time, you ate snack, you played with toys". "You did everything possible". Edd smiled a gentle smile. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""How are you feeling?". Edd asked, gently. "Good". Emily said. "My mom and dad went to Ft. Meyers". "They love each other very much, and wanted to go away alone". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That's lovely". Edd said, gently. "Your mother, and father are a great couple". "Marie and I have been thinking of taking some time to ourselves this weekend". "Marie just had a baby boy". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""My mommy is having a baby". Emily said. "Her belly is big". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That's wonderful to hear". Edd said, gently. "It sounds like you have a growing family". "My mommy didn't have me". "I'm 'dopted". Emily said. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""You are". Edd said, gently. "That's very special, do you know why?". "Kind of". Emily said. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""It's very special because you were chosen by your family". Edd said, kindly. "Your family loves you, and wanted a special place for you to grow, and become your own person". "You need that growth in order to thrive". "We all do". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""How does thinking about your old family make you feel?". Edd asked, gently, softly. Emily sat for a moment. "Does it make you feel sad?". He whispered. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Kind of". Emily said. "My old family makes me feel sad cuz they're not here anymore". "I need my old family, but, I just…". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Do you miss them?". Edd whispered, gently. "Yes". Emily said. "Well, it's ok, sweetie". Edd said, gently. "Sometimes, when we lose someone close to us, and special to us, it can be frustrating". "But we have to learn to forgive what happened to us". "What is forgiveness?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""It's when you say it's ok that somebody did something". Emily said. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Perchance". Edd said, gently. Silk from his shirt, rustled a bit. "I understand some bad things happened early on, sometimes it can make us angry, saddened, frustrated, equivocal". "When we hold onto this anger, it can damage us". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Forgiveness helps but those bad things behind us, so that we may never remember". Edd said, gently. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""How did the plane crash happen?". Edd asked, softly. "My mommy and daddy were there, and the plane spin around, then I went up, and tried to protect everybody". Emily said. "It was dark, and there was thunder, it was loud". "I woke up, and my mommy and daddy weren't sleeping". "They died". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Emily didn't cry, but there was a wet spot in the corner of her eye. "Hmm, how did that make you feel, later on?". Edd asked, kindly. "Sad". Emily said. "I know it makes you sad, but, are you ok, now that it happened?". Edd asked, gently. "I know it's difficult, but, do you feel ok, knowing you're safe?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Kind of". Emily said. "I know it hurts, but now that you're ok with it happening, you forgive what happened". Edd said, gently. "You look past what occurred, and see the light on the other side". "You just used forgiveness at this moment". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I did?". Emily asked. "You did". Edd said, gently. "I know it hurt to look forward, I know it hurt to finally be ok, and you will never forget what happened". "But you forgave". "You let things take its course". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Oh, ok". Emily said. "Sweetie, that was very mature, and heroic of you". Edd said, gently. "You are a very righteous, kind, strong, intelligent person that I will always love being friends with". Edd said, gently. "You are truly an excellent person I will love". "You are so amazing, I've always loved seeing you". "Do you feel better?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Yes". Emily said. "I knew you would, when we apply forgiveness". Edd said, gently. They both smiled as Edd nuzzled Emily. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They worked for a while, before it was time to go back to the classroom. "Thank you for visiting me today". Edd said, gently. "Ok, thank you, too". Emily said. "I'll see you, tomorrow, honey". Edd said, kindly. "Would you like some sesame sticks before you go?". "Yes". Emily said. "Lovely". Edd said, gently. He put some Sesame sticks in Emily's little plastic baggie. Ms. Judy came to pick her up, before she waved "bye" to Edd, and went back to the classroom. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"As Emily walked in, everyone was getting ready for naptime. Sleeping bags were laid out. Calming music played in the background. Ivanov, who was sitting on the floor, yawned tiredly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Pumpkin". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "Ivanov". Ivanov looked up at Dee Dee, responding to her voice. "Are you falling asleep?". She asked, kindly. "Yes". Ivanov said. "Ok, baby, let's get some heart medicine, some orange juice, and we'll take a nap". Ivanov stood up, following Ms. Dee Dee to the kitchen center. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Let's get some medicine, baby". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly. She took out Ivanov's heart medicine, Bayer, pouring it into a cup. "I know you recently had heart surgery, so this will help, tremendously". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "Do you need help, baby?". "No". Ivanov said. Ivanov swallowed his heart medicine, all by himself, as Ms. Dee Dee smiled. "Good job, doing it all by yourself, sweetie". She said, happily. "You are so cool, in so many ways". "I love how responsible, and honest you are". "You make everyone you know, proud". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Love you, sweetheart". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. She kissed Ivanov's cheek. "Let's get some orange juice for nap". "Ok?". "If you don't fall asleep, we'll just put it in the fridge". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Yeah". Ivanov said. Ms. Dee Dee chuckled. "I love you, Ivy". She said, nuzzling him. She put some orange juice in a little tumbler, setting it beside him. Later on, Ms. Judy sat beside Ivanov, stroking his head, as his eyes fluttered. "Sweet boy'. Ms. Judy said, kindly. "Love you". She kissed Ivanov's forehead. Ivanov's eyes closed, as he fell asleep. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Ms. Dee Dee sat beside Emily as she turned over, falling asleep. "I love you, my best friend". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "Love you". Emily mumbled, quickly. She just wanted to get to sleep. Ms. Dee Dee felt good, knowing Emily, and everyone were safe. They would be ok, if anything, for anything. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I was thinking today you and I could take a trip to Ft. Meyers, or Port Charlotte". Ed said, in a romantic manner. "The kids are away at school, and later on, my mother's, so, we'll just take a weekend, for us". "That would be lovely". Bev said, in a romantic manner. "Mm, I love you so much, babe". She kissed Ed on the lips. "I love you as well". Ed said, in a romantic manner. Ed began packing a bag just for them. He put a few clothes in there, some nice dresses for Bev, a suit for him. They kissed one another on the lips, as Ed took the bag outside to put in the car. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"The kids ate their breakfast, as they got on the bus, heading to school. Shortly after the kids left, Bev and Ed got in their car, driving down the street. They went through backroads, through Micco, and past the old town, where they found their beginnings. "Oh, there's where we had our first date". Ed said, pointing out a special landmark, near Micco. "Mm, yes, the Marina". Bev said, romantically, pursing her lips a bit. "I remember you told me how much you loved me, it was the first time we kissed". "And the first time we had sex". "Oh, yes". Ed said, chuckling. They drove down a bit of the ways. "There's where our first house was". Bev said, pointing out a small house in a quiet town. "That was before we had Ralph". Ed said. "Ralph was someone that was a bit rough during my pregnancy with him". Bev said. "He always gave me headaches, he kicked a lot, Samuel was different, he just hung out in there". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ralph gave us headaches even after the fact". Ed chuckled. "Oh, yes, he was a bit different". Bev said. "But, he did hopefully make something of himself". "He was a tule". Ed grumbled. "Mmm, I love our Emily, though". Bev said. "She's one of our good ones". "Very true". Ed said. They drove a little bit of the ways, driving by an old school, that looked to be one level. "There's the High School we first met at". Ed said. "Hmm, that was magical". Bev said, as she and Ed gazed at one another. "We both benefit from that". "You were such a good one, I was the lazy whatever". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""You were fine". Ed said. "You've definitely kept me from being the utmost neurotic". "I've gotten you to do many things". Bev said. "Like have sex for the first time, when you bought your first secret apartment". "Oh, I remember that". Ed said. "I was nervous about that". "You've kept me from losing it". "You've saved me from a bunch of nervous breakdowns". Ed said. They both laughed, holding hands. "I've loved you ever since I first met you". Bev said, in a romantic manner, gazing at one another. "You truly are my gift, and I will continue to love being with you, and sharing this wonderful life with you". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm lucky to be with you as well". Ed said, in a romantic manner. They looked into one another's eyes, holding hands. Ed kissed Bev's hand. Bev felt a bit tired, as pregnancy weighed on her, giving her a bit of burden as she continued. Bev loved her husband, she loved being with him, and spending her life with him. She would get through this tiresome pregnancy, and though, now, she felt as if she was ready to sleep, she would spend some time with Ed. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mm, I remember my parents loved us together". Bev said, gently. "I loved your parents". Ed said. "They are very compassionate". "They truly are". Bev said. They gazed at one another, Bev feeling in a trance as she felt tired. She just wanted to be beside Ed. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mmm, I feel a bit tired". Bev said. "We'll just rest when we get there". Ed said. "There's a nice, spring, heated pool there". "There's a topless beach". Bev whispered, suggestively. "Mmm". Ed hummed, getting close to Bev. they kissed one another on the lips, as they drove. They kissed, sharing their love with one another, as they drove down to Ft. Meyers, over to Estero. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That clouds look heavenly". Bev said, gently, looking up at the sky. "It just goes to show god is always looking over us". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Emily's friend, Ivanov just came back from Italy, he was recently canonized". Ed said, gently. "I recently heard that". Bev said, gently. "He is such a special boy". "Ivanov has worked miracles for everyone". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""He and Emily are amazing children". Ed said. "They truly are". Bev said, gently. She and Ed kissed, feeling their love for one another erupt. The love they felt for one another was great. They would continue to make known their love. It washed over them like an achievement, like their own special way that they appreciated in one another. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They drove a bit, holding hands, as they got to Estero Island Beach club in Ft. Meyers. When they got out, they went over to the beach, feeling the 83 degree weather, and the warm water that surrounded them in the pool. Ed and Bev began kissing, kissing with their own passion, with their own appreciation for one another, they just kissed, touching their bodies close to one another. Ed held Bev close, unbuttoning her dress, as he unhooked her bra. They kissed, feeling their bodies come closer, and closer to one another, as they kissed. Soon, they were both naked, as they kissed. They kissed, as they stepped in the pool. They still kissed, gazing at one another, enjoying one another's presence. "You look beautiful". Ed said, kissing Bev in the pool. "You look wonderful as well". Bev said, touching Ed's chest, feeling him in essence. "I am so thankful for you". "My amazing, strong man". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""A man can be reliant can he?". Ed asked, as he kissed Bev. "I prefer my men to be anything that they wish". Bev said, feeling the midst of Ed's kiss. "I love my women". Ed said, kissing Bev. They both laughed, kissing one another on the lips. Ed felt Bev's stomach, feeling grateful for the miracle that was coming. "We truly are lucky". Ed said, gently. "I'm lucky to have you". Bev whispered, kissing Ed. She kissed him, curling her tongue around his. They kissed, curling their tongues around one another. Ed kissed Bev, feeling the magic that they shared within one another. It was the magic they could keep with them for years, and years to come. Their magic would remain with them, as they continued their marriage. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They kissed, just kissed, as they enjoyed one another's company. They enjoyed one another, knowing they would be something forever, together. They would continue to make one another happy for years to come. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Later, as the nighttime came, and the lights decorated the estate, their paradise, Ed took Bev's hand, as they danced. They danced to their song, Ed holding Bev close, as they kissed. Bev wore her best dress, Ed wore his suit, as they slow danced to their song. They held one another close, knowing they belonged together. The universe put them together, holding them abreast. This was their love, and they would keep it close to them for years. This was love for them, and them alone. They would keep themselves involved for much time. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;" align="center"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"*/span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Emily sat in school, playing with her Barbie dolls. She sat, feeling content, although she did feel as if she needed her mom. She sat, as Ms. Judy played with her hair. "I love you, sweetie". Ms. Judy said, gently. "I love you, too". Emily said, holding the Barbie dolls close to her. Ivanov sat nearby, playing with his toy truck. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Hi, everyone". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "I have something very special for you, today". She brought Cody, the white English Cream into the room. Cody was a big, beautiful dog that was a therapy animal for emotionally disturbed, and traumatized, neglected children. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Some of the kids sat, playing, looking up at the dog. Ivanov looked up at the dog, as he finished playing with his trucks. "Cody". He said, pronouncing the dog's name. "Yes, sweetie, are you ready to go see Cody?". Ms. Judy, another kind teacher asked, kindly. "Yes". Ivanov said. "Let's go see Cody". Ms. Judy said, gently, and softly. "Let's go see him". Cody walked, shuffled over, as his white, furry, large padded, paws stepped. He came over to Ivanov, sitting down by him. "Look who came to see us". Ms. Judy said, gently, softly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Hi, Cody". Ivanov said, petting Cody's back. Cody panted a bit, as he laid his head down by Ivanov. Ivanov still petted Cody. "Cody, the doggie is here". Emily said, petting Cody. Emily sat down, petting Cody. She put her Barbie dolls on Cody's back, mounting them, as Cody didn't mind. "Aww, sweetie". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. She admired all of her kids. "He says hello today". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly./span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Another child with severe emotional disturbance, sat, playing, quietly. Ms. Judy came over to her. "Honey". Ms. Judy said, gently. "Would you like to go see Cody today?". "Yes". the child said. Ms. Judy helped her over to where Cody was. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"The kids petted Cody, as Cody sat, providing them comfort. Ivanov pet Cody feeling his stress, feeling his sadness he once felt melt away. For a second, he forgot what he was anxious about, and was able to be happy. He was able to be a child. Ivanov laughed, and played with Cody, gently petting his fur. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""It's so nice seeing how our therapy animals give them something to rely on, and connect with". Ms. Dee Dee said, softly, yet happily. "These children deserve so much love, and respect, our animals give them that". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""We've discussed the possibility of animals for some of these kids". Ms. Judy said, sipping her coffee. "I know these animals can provide stability for them, an outlet". "These children have had to grow up way too fast, this is a perfect outlet for them to have feasibility". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'll talk to some more parents about the prospects of animals". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly. "They'd provide a bonding experience, and emotional support for them, that can bolster attachment, and trust". "These children do need someone they can rely on". Ms. Judy said, kindly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Emily petted Cody, feeling the same comfort she did, as when she was with Bev. She felt safe, knowing Cody could protect her. She felt as if she could feel what she wanted, and Cody would provide stability for her. Emily felt good, knowing Cody was by her side. She felt safe, knowing things were going to get better for her. Things were, and they would continue to provide her with the safety she needed. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Emily was almost asleep as she petted the dog. She held her Barbies close to her. Ms. Dee Dee set her coffee down, coming over to Emily. She gently put a hand on Emily's back, rubbing her back. "Hi, honey". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly. Emily looked up at Ms. Dee Dee. "hi". Emily said, quietly, stirring awake. "Are you ready to see Dr. Edd?". Ms. Dee Dee asked, gently. "Our friend, Dr. Edd is so excited to see you, and talk". Ms. Dee Dee giggled, as she tickled Emily's face. "Ok". Emily said. "Are you ready, honey?". "Let's go see him". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Can I sleep when I come back?". Emily asked. "Of course, honey". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "We'll have naptime, when you come back". "Then we'll eat snack, relax, and play". "Would you like some orange juice to take with you?". "Some milk?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Can I have orange juice?". Emily asked. "Of course, baby". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. Emily walked with Ms. Dee Dee over to the kitchen area, where orange juice was poured into a tumbler. "Here you go, honey". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "Here's a crazy straw just for the occasion". She chuckled. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I remember my brother and I used to use crazy straws". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "I was the one that got him into it, but, he invented them into all sorts of neat stuff". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""It looks like a slide". Ms. Dee Dee said. "Kind of". Emily said. "Yep, a water tube slide". Ms. Dee Dee said, chuckling. Emily couldn't help but laugh, as she and Ms. Dee Dee chuckled, Emily loving her teacher's fun, and jovial nature. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ok, baby, I'll see you later". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. She kissed Emily's forehead. "Have fun with Dr. Edd, we'll play Barbies when you come back, ok?". "I love you so much, baby". "You are truly special". She stroked Emily's cheek. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ok". Emily said. Another teacher took Emily's hand, walking her down the hall to where Dr. Edd's office was. Double D, from "emEd Edd, and Eddy" /emis back one last time before Western Animation ends. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Edd sat, looking over some paperwork, as he heard Emily come in. He had a cup of coffee, and a pastry sitting beside him. "Hello, sweetheart". Edd said, gently. "How are you, today?". Edd smiled a gentle smile. Dr. Eddward was Emily's emotional support, and grief counselor. Emily met with him once a day. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Good". Emily said. "I'm sleepy". "Yes, I'm sure". Dr. Edd said, gently. "It was a busy day, today". "Cody came to visit, and you had learning time, you ate snack, you played with toys". "You did everything possible". Edd smiled a gentle smile. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""How are you feeling?". Edd asked, gently. "Good". Emily said. "My mom and dad went to Ft. Meyers". "They love each other very much, and wanted to go away alone". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That's lovely". Edd said, gently. "Your mother, and father are a great couple". "Marie and I have been thinking of taking some time to ourselves this weekend". "Marie just had a baby boy". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""My mommy is having a baby". Emily said. "Her belly is big". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That's wonderful to hear". Edd said, gently. "It sounds like you have a growing family". "My mommy didn't have me". "I'm 'dopted". Emily said. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""You are". Edd said, gently. "That's very special, do you know why?". "Kind of". Emily said. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""It's very special because you were chosen by your family". Edd said, kindly. "Your family loves you, and wanted a special place for you to grow, and become your own person". "You need that growth in order to thrive". "We all do". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""How does thinking about your old family make you feel?". Edd asked, gently, softly. Emily sat for a moment. "Does it make you feel sad?". He whispered. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Kind of". Emily said. "My old family makes me feel sad cuz they're not here anymore". "I need my old family, but, I just…". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Do you miss them?". Edd whispered, gently. "Yes". Emily said. "Well, it's ok, sweetie". Edd said, gently. "Sometimes, when we lose someone close to us, and special to us, it can be frustrating". "But we have to learn to forgive what happened to us". "What is forgiveness?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""It's when you say it's ok that somebody did something". Emily said. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Perchance". Edd said, gently. Silk from his shirt, rustled a bit. "I understand some bad things happened early on, sometimes it can make us angry, saddened, frustrated, equivocal". "When we hold onto this anger, it can damage us". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Forgiveness helps but those bad things behind us, so that we may never remember". Edd said, gently. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""How did the plane crash happen?". Edd asked, softly. "My mommy and daddy were there, and the plane spin around, then I went up, and tried to protect everybody". Emily said. "It was dark, and there was thunder, it was loud". "I woke up, and my mommy and daddy weren't sleeping". "They died". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Emily didn't cry, but there was a wet spot in the corner of her eye. "Hmm, how did that make you feel, later on?". Edd asked, kindly. "Sad". Emily said. "I know it makes you sad, but, are you ok, now that it happened?". Edd asked, gently. "I know it's difficult, but, do you feel ok, knowing you're safe?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Kind of". Emily said. "I know it hurts, but now that you're ok with it happening, you forgive what happened". Edd said, gently. "You look past what occurred, and see the light on the other side". "You just used forgiveness at this moment". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I did?". Emily asked. "You did". Edd said, gently. "I know it hurt to look forward, I know it hurt to finally be ok, and you will never forget what happened". "But you forgave". "You let things take its course". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Oh, ok". Emily said. "Sweetie, that was very mature, and heroic of you". Edd said, gently. "You are a very righteous, kind, strong, intelligent person that I will always love being friends with". Edd said, gently. "You are truly an excellent person I will love". "You are so amazing, I've always loved seeing you". "Do you feel better?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Yes". Emily said. "I knew you would, when we apply forgiveness". Edd said, gently. They both smiled as Edd nuzzled Emily. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They worked for a while, before it was time to go back to the classroom. "Thank you for visiting me today". Edd said, gently. "Ok, thank you, too". Emily said. "I'll see you, tomorrow, honey". Edd said, kindly. "Would you like some sesame sticks before you go?". "Yes". Emily said. "Lovely". Edd said, gently. He put some Sesame sticks in Emily's little plastic baggie. Ms. Judy came to pick her up, before she waved "bye" to Edd, and went back to the classroom. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"As Emily walked in, everyone was getting ready for naptime. Sleeping bags were laid out. Calming music played in the background. Ivanov, who was sitting on the floor, yawned tiredly. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Pumpkin". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "Ivanov". Ivanov looked up at Dee Dee, responding to her voice. "Are you falling asleep?". She asked, kindly. "Yes". Ivanov said. "Ok, baby, let's get some heart medicine, some orange juice, and we'll take a nap". Ivanov stood up, following Ms. Dee Dee to the kitchen center. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Let's get some medicine, baby". Ms. Dee Dee said, kindly. She took out Ivanov's heart medicine, Bayer, pouring it into a cup. "I know you recently had heart surgery, so this will help, tremendously". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "Do you need help, baby?". "No". Ivanov said. Ivanov swallowed his heart medicine, all by himself, as Ms. Dee Dee smiled. "Good job, doing it all by yourself, sweetie". She said, happily. "You are so cool, in so many ways". "I love how responsible, and honest you are". "You make everyone you know, proud". /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Love you, sweetheart". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. She kissed Ivanov's cheek. "Let's get some orange juice for nap". "Ok?". "If you don't fall asleep, we'll just put it in the fridge". /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Yeah". Ivanov said. Ms. Dee Dee chuckled. "I love you, Ivy". She said, nuzzling him. She put some orange juice in a little tumbler, setting it beside him. Later on, Ms. Judy sat beside Ivanov, stroking his head, as his eyes fluttered. "Sweet boy'. Ms. Judy said, kindly. "Love you". She kissed Ivanov's forehead. Ivanov's eyes closed, as he fell asleep. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Ms. Dee Dee sat beside Emily as she turned over, falling asleep. "I love you, my best friend". Ms. Dee Dee said, gently. "Love you". Emily mumbled, quickly. She just wanted to get to sleep. Ms. Dee Dee felt good, knowing Emily, and everyone were safe. They would be ok, if anything, for anything. /span/p
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