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 on, Paula Hutchison came over, picking Emily up from school. Emily sat, playing as she went over to see Paula. "Hey, girlfriend". Paula said, gently. "Hi". Emily said. "You look beautiful, today". Paula said, kindly. "I love you". "Love you, too". Emily said. Paula kissed Emily's cheek. "The kids are away for some time, and we have a bit before we pick up your brother, so, we'll have some time to ourselves". Paula said, gently. Paula's stomach looked a bit bigger, now that she was pregnant. "Mmm, we'll go to the store, or your favorite restaurant, and get whatever you'd like". Paula said, tiredly. "Can we do what me and my baby brother want to do?". Emily asked. "Mm, of course". Paula 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;"They walked out of the school, going over to the parking lot. Paula got in the car, as they drove a bit to the daycare where Samuel was. "So, I hear your mother, and father are away in Ft. Meyers". Paula said, gently. "Yes, they wanted to be all by themselves". Emily said. "They did". Paula said, kindly. "Mm, I used to go to Ft. Meyers all the time". "My family used to have a Timeshare down there we went to, all the 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-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""My mommy and I went to Ft. Meyers one time". Emily said. "You did, when she was pregnant with Samuel". Paula said, gently. "You and Bev had a marvelous time". "Mmm, you and I should go out some time, just us adults". She winked at 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;""We'll have a special day". "Ok". Emily said. They drove a bit, before they got to Samuel's daycare. /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. Pauwa, I have a saur". Samuel said, as Paula buckled him into his carseat. "That's lovely". Paula said, kindly. "Are you learning about dinosaurs?". "Yes". Samuel said. "Mmm, that's great, buddy". Paula said, tiredly. She felt a bit worn from her pregnancy. She did spend the evening with Filburt, which was exhausting in its own right. /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;"Paula drove with the kids, as her pregnant stomach looked prominent. She felt tired, but she knew she would make it. Even if not, she had her husband to take over. /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;"That night, after everyone was in bed, and it was time to lay down, Paula sat out on her porch, laying out on the lawn chair. She had a busy day, and felt the impending loom of pregnancy take over. She always felt sick to her stomach, and felt tired, while also not having the capacity, or the energy to talk. /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 came outside, holding her teddy bear. "Ms. Paula". Emily said, sitting down. "Mm, hey, sweetie". Paula said, kindly. "How are you?". "Not good". Emily said. Her little eyes looked wide, with sadness, and despair. She looked as if she was about to cry. She sniffled a bit, as a wet spot was seen near her eyes. Paula noticed the wet spot near Emily's eyes. "What seems to be troubling you, baby?". Paula asked, gently. "I want my mom". "Do you want Bev, sweetie?". Paula asked in a gentle whisper. "Yeah". Emily said. "Mmm, well, Bev loves you very much, but, she's with Ed right now, your father". Paula said, gently. "They're spending an intimate weekend together, as they're in love". /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;""My mommy, and daddy love each other very much". Emily said. "They do". Paula said, gently. "Your mother and father have always loved one another, but, their marriage has grown stronger through the years". "Do you know why that is?". Emily just looked up at Paula. She looked puzzled. "Why?". Emily asked. "It's because you strengthened their marriage". Paula said, gently. "You've given them so much hope, and faith". "You've been light in their life". "Ok". Emily said. "Mm, yep, you've given them strength". Paula said, gently. "You are their hope". "Ok". 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;""Do I make you strong?". Emily asked. "You've made me strong each, and every day". Paula said, gently. "I've learned so much more from you, and Filburt, than I have, anywhere else". "You've been a miracle to me, and my children". Paula smiled a kind 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;""I'm trying". Emily said. "I know I'm not strong, I'm not smart, but I'm trying every day". "You are doing so well". Paula said, gently. "I'm so inspired by you each and every day". "I know our love can, and will move mountains". "We have such a strong friendship, you and I". "I know we'll inspire our world". /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 good". Emily said. "And I wanna change the world with you". "Yes, sweetie, we'll change the world". Paula said, gently. "But you are so giving, and kind, so righteous". "I know you'll do something great". /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 looked down at Paula, seeing how big her stomach got with pregnancy. Paula took Emily's hand in hers, holding them. "Sweetie, always remember how amazing, and lovely you are". Paula whispered, gently. "You are loved, each and every day by everyone". "We have a gift of friendship, that will help us through anything". Paula smiled a gentle smile. "I love you so much". Paula whispered. "You can do 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; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm trying". Emily said. "I want to help my mom and dad". "I don't want to be a handful". "Sweetie, you're absolutely perfect". Paula said, gently. "You've given us, and your parents so much, throughout". "Never be doubtful, sweetie". "I'll always be here 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 know". Emily said. Emily looked down at Paula, seeing her pregnant stomach, knowing she was getting pregnant. Knowing she was getting bigger. Emily knew she was a part of the process. She was a part of this idea, this equivocation of love. Emily felt things were going to get 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;""Sweetie". Paula said, gently, in a whisper. Emily looked up at Paula. "What were you upset about?". /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 miss my old mom, and dad". Emily said, quietly. "I know it's difficult, sweetie". Paula said, gently. "Sometimes when things happen, it's difficult to forgive them". "It is". Emily said. "Luckily, there are always people by your side that will help you". Paula whispered. "Our friendship, our love will keep us together, no matter what". "You and I will change the world". "I know". Emily said. Emily looked down at Paula's pregnant stomach, as she yawned. "There's a baby in there". Emily said. "Mmm, there is". Paula said, gently. "He's growing in there". She smiled a gentle smile. "A baby". Emily said. "Mmm, yep". "A baby". Paula said, gently. "It's my fourth one". /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;""Why does the baby grow in your belly?". Emily asked, with innocent repose. "Mm, he develops". Paula said, gently. "The egg gets fertilized, and it grows, as well as develops into a fetus". "That's the baby". /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 good". Emily said. "Mmm, I'm very thankful for my family". Paula said, gently. "I love my family very much, and appreciate what they've done for me". "That's good". Emily said. "Then there's my husband, oooh, my wonderful husband". Paula sighed, dreamily. "Filburt's nice". Emily said. "He truly is". Paula whispered, 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;""We first met when your mom and dad's friend, Rocko, introduced me to him". "Then we fell in love, and there we were". /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 fight with Filburt sometimes?". Emily asked. "Sometimes, we disagree on things". Paula said, gently. "But I do love him, dearly". "He's my world". /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 love Filburt, too". Emily said. "Mmm, that's lovely". Paula whispered. They both giggled, as Paula 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;""I'm so lucky to be best friends with someone as wonderful, and giving, so amazing as you". Paula whispered, gently. "Thank you". 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;"There was a bit of silence between them, before Filburt came out to get Emily. "Sweetheart, are you ready to come in?". Filburt asked Emily, gently. "Yes". Emily said. "Let's go to bed". Filburt said, gently. "Ok". 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;""Goodnight, honey". Paula said to Emily, kissing her cheek. "Goodnight". Emily said. The girls kissed one another good night. /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;"Paula came in shortly afterward. /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;"Everyone, everywhere, from O'Town to Peach Creek, everywhere was going to bed after a long day. Everyone had their loved ones beside them, as they continued on. It truly is nice to have someone who loves you by your side. Loved ones make life easier. Life is something we should never take for granite, love is something we should never take for granite. /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;"Bev's love for Ed was eternal. Ed's love for Bev was eternal as well. Paula's love for Filburt was continual. Filburt's was the same. /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;"My love for Western Animation, and cartoons, for the great era is infinite. From the highest mountains, to the cliffs above the sea, Western Animation will always be a part of who I am. That is something that will always stay with me for years and years to come. I love, and have a great respect for, every cartoon, of every decade. The older cartoons from the 60's all the way to the 90's, are so tremendous, and wise. They just have so much wisdom and talent, everyone I've met has so much talent, and good morals. I've learned so much from them, in this era, that I will always thank them for everything. I have a great love of everyone, and everything. Things will be great. Things will be amazing, things have been, thanks to Western Animation. /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;"In the epilogue, Bev and Ed had another son, and lived a happy life, along with Paula and Filburt. Heffer and Lilian got married, and spent their marriage, traveling, getting closer, and spending time with 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;"Everyone remained happy. I'm happy too, to have a wonderful successful family. That family I speak of, truly is Western Animation. /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;"Reader, this is my last cartoon story, I promise. For now, I must go. But I will see you very soon. We will get together again. Perhaps we will compare notes. Until then, adieu. I'll see you again. As for Western Animation, and cartoons, thank you...for everything. I'll see you again. Until then, keep being great. Goodbye everyone. Goodbye. /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;"Everyone had a great existence, and knew that family, truly was the best thing. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; 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-size: 96.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"The End/span/p
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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 walked out of the school, going over to the parking lot. Paula got in the car, as they drove a bit to the daycare where Samuel was. "So, I hear your mother, and father are away in Ft. Meyers". Paula said, gently. "Yes, they wanted to be all by themselves". Emily said. "They did". Paula said, kindly. "Mm, I used to go to Ft. Meyers all the time". "My family used to have a Timeshare down there we went to, all the 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-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""My mommy and I went to Ft. Meyers one time". Emily said. "You did, when she was pregnant with Samuel". Paula said, gently. "You and Bev had a marvelous time". "Mmm, you and I should go out some time, just us adults". She winked at 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;""We'll have a special day". "Ok". Emily said. They drove a bit, before they got to Samuel's daycare. /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. Pauwa, I have a saur". Samuel said, as Paula buckled him into his carseat. "That's lovely". Paula said, kindly. "Are you learning about dinosaurs?". "Yes". Samuel said. "Mmm, that's great, buddy". Paula said, tiredly. She felt a bit worn from her pregnancy. She did spend the evening with Filburt, which was exhausting in its own right. /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;"Paula drove with the kids, as her pregnant stomach looked prominent. She felt tired, but she knew she would make it. Even if not, she had her husband to take over. /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;"That night, after everyone was in bed, and it was time to lay down, Paula sat out on her porch, laying out on the lawn chair. She had a busy day, and felt the impending loom of pregnancy take over. She always felt sick to her stomach, and felt tired, while also not having the capacity, or the energy to talk. /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 came outside, holding her teddy bear. "Ms. Paula". Emily said, sitting down. "Mm, hey, sweetie". Paula said, kindly. "How are you?". "Not good". Emily said. Her little eyes looked wide, with sadness, and despair. She looked as if she was about to cry. She sniffled a bit, as a wet spot was seen near her eyes. Paula noticed the wet spot near Emily's eyes. "What seems to be troubling you, baby?". Paula asked, gently. "I want my mom". "Do you want Bev, sweetie?". Paula asked in a gentle whisper. "Yeah". Emily said. "Mmm, well, Bev loves you very much, but, she's with Ed right now, your father". Paula said, gently. "They're spending an intimate weekend together, as they're in love". /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;""My mommy, and daddy love each other very much". Emily said. "They do". Paula said, gently. "Your mother and father have always loved one another, but, their marriage has grown stronger through the years". "Do you know why that is?". Emily just looked up at Paula. She looked puzzled. "Why?". Emily asked. "It's because you strengthened their marriage". Paula said, gently. "You've given them so much hope, and faith". "You've been light in their life". "Ok". Emily said. "Mm, yep, you've given them strength". Paula said, gently. "You are their hope". "Ok". 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;""Do I make you strong?". Emily asked. "You've made me strong each, and every day". Paula said, gently. "I've learned so much more from you, and Filburt, than I have, anywhere else". "You've been a miracle to me, and my children". Paula smiled a kind 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;""I'm trying". Emily said. "I know I'm not strong, I'm not smart, but I'm trying every day". "You are doing so well". Paula said, gently. "I'm so inspired by you each and every day". "I know our love can, and will move mountains". "We have such a strong friendship, you and I". "I know we'll inspire our world". /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 good". Emily said. "And I wanna change the world with you". "Yes, sweetie, we'll change the world". Paula said, gently. "But you are so giving, and kind, so righteous". "I know you'll do something great". /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 looked down at Paula, seeing how big her stomach got with pregnancy. Paula took Emily's hand in hers, holding them. "Sweetie, always remember how amazing, and lovely you are". Paula whispered, gently. "You are loved, each and every day by everyone". "We have a gift of friendship, that will help us through anything". Paula smiled a gentle smile. "I love you so much". Paula whispered. "You can do 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; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm trying". Emily said. "I want to help my mom and dad". "I don't want to be a handful". "Sweetie, you're absolutely perfect". Paula said, gently. "You've given us, and your parents so much, throughout". "Never be doubtful, sweetie". "I'll always be here 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 know". Emily said. Emily looked down at Paula, seeing her pregnant stomach, knowing she was getting pregnant. Knowing she was getting bigger. Emily knew she was a part of the process. She was a part of this idea, this equivocation of love. Emily felt things were going to get 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;""Sweetie". Paula said, gently, in a whisper. Emily looked up at Paula. "What were you upset about?". /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 miss my old mom, and dad". Emily said, quietly. "I know it's difficult, sweetie". Paula said, gently. "Sometimes when things happen, it's difficult to forgive them". "It is". Emily said. "Luckily, there are always people by your side that will help you". Paula whispered. "Our friendship, our love will keep us together, no matter what". "You and I will change the world". "I know". Emily said. Emily looked down at Paula's pregnant stomach, as she yawned. "There's a baby in there". Emily said. "Mmm, there is". Paula said, gently. "He's growing in there". She smiled a gentle smile. "A baby". Emily said. "Mmm, yep". "A baby". Paula said, gently. "It's my fourth one". /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;""Why does the baby grow in your belly?". Emily asked, with innocent repose. "Mm, he develops". Paula said, gently. "The egg gets fertilized, and it grows, as well as develops into a fetus". "That's the baby". /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 good". Emily said. "Mmm, I'm very thankful for my family". Paula said, gently. "I love my family very much, and appreciate what they've done for me". "That's good". Emily said. "Then there's my husband, oooh, my wonderful husband". Paula sighed, dreamily. "Filburt's nice". Emily said. "He truly is". Paula whispered, 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;""We first met when your mom and dad's friend, Rocko, introduced me to him". "Then we fell in love, and there we were". /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 fight with Filburt sometimes?". Emily asked. "Sometimes, we disagree on things". Paula said, gently. "But I do love him, dearly". "He's my world". /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 love Filburt, too". Emily said. "Mmm, that's lovely". Paula whispered. They both giggled, as Paula 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;""I'm so lucky to be best friends with someone as wonderful, and giving, so amazing as you". Paula whispered, gently. "Thank you". 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;"There was a bit of silence between them, before Filburt came out to get Emily. "Sweetheart, are you ready to come in?". Filburt asked Emily, gently. "Yes". Emily said. "Let's go to bed". Filburt said, gently. "Ok". 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;""Goodnight, honey". Paula said to Emily, kissing her cheek. "Goodnight". Emily said. The girls kissed one another good night. /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;"Paula came in shortly afterward. /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;"Everyone, everywhere, from O'Town to Peach Creek, everywhere was going to bed after a long day. Everyone had their loved ones beside them, as they continued on. It truly is nice to have someone who loves you by your side. Loved ones make life easier. Life is something we should never take for granite, love is something we should never take for granite. /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;"Bev's love for Ed was eternal. Ed's love for Bev was eternal as well. Paula's love for Filburt was continual. Filburt's was the same. /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;"My love for Western Animation, and cartoons, for the great era is infinite. From the highest mountains, to the cliffs above the sea, Western Animation will always be a part of who I am. That is something that will always stay with me for years and years to come. I love, and have a great respect for, every cartoon, of every decade. The older cartoons from the 60's all the way to the 90's, are so tremendous, and wise. They just have so much wisdom and talent, everyone I've met has so much talent, and good morals. I've learned so much from them, in this era, that I will always thank them for everything. I have a great love of everyone, and everything. Things will be great. Things will be amazing, things have been, thanks to Western Animation. /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;"In the epilogue, Bev and Ed had another son, and lived a happy life, along with Paula and Filburt. Heffer and Lilian got married, and spent their marriage, traveling, getting closer, and spending time with 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;"Everyone remained happy. I'm happy too, to have a wonderful successful family. That family I speak of, truly is Western Animation. /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;"Reader, this is my last cartoon story, I promise. For now, I must go. But I will see you very soon. We will get together again. Perhaps we will compare notes. Until then, adieu. I'll see you again. As for Western Animation, and cartoons, thank you...for everything. I'll see you again. Until then, keep being great. Goodbye everyone. Goodbye. /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;"Everyone had a great existence, and knew that family, truly was the best thing. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; 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-size: 96.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"The End/span/p
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