So which toy in the entire "Toy Story" franchise do you think would make the best doctor? Or should I make up a character? Or should we have Justine study and practice medicine while attending school? Anyway, after a short delay due to a lack of internet, here's the next chapter!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything related to "Toy Story," and I also do not own "Footloose," "I'll Be," or "Night Crawl," I only own Justine, Emily, and Alice.
March 11, 2040
After yet another busy day downtown, the three of us plus Auntie Jessie were home eating dinner that Daddy and Auntie Jessie made together. We all enjoyed their combined efforts of making barbecue pork with sweet corn and broccoli.
"I think it is amazing that Dolly and the children are working to build a new playground," Mother said with a smile on her face.
"That playground will help those kids with their imagination," Daddy replied in agreement. "I'm more skeptical about the doctor's office. Who among us knows medicine?"
"Probably Buzz if he's not in space," Auntie Jessie answered.
"But Buzz's heart is in space," I chimed in. "Buzz doesn't know everything either, Auntie Jessie."
"That is true."
"Actually, I know some medicine myself," Mother said. "I've had to treat Billy, Goat, and Gruff quite a bit on our adventures together, and as you know, Woody, I am resourceful."
"Which is amazing for saving someone's life," Daddy replied. "But you are not a licensed doctor, Bo."
"Ken knows some medicine," Auntie Jessie chimed in. "But if that's not an option, maybe we could write down that we're hiring for the doctor's position?"
"Jessie, you know we're not on the map," Daddy replied, raising an eyebrow.
"Or if you want to wait 10 plus years, I'd be willing to fill that role," I suggested.
"You want to be a doctor, Justine?" Mother asked with surprise in her voice.
"I don't see why I can't," I explained. "I already take care of our animals when they're sick. Mother, how many animals have died because I did a poor job taking care of them?"
"Well…"
Mother paused, pondering my question.
"None. You have always treated our animals with care."
"Bo, I've done some thinking since this morning," Daddy announced. "Justine and I were talking to Dolly about her possibly going to school next fall. Dolly suggested Justine shadow the classroom. I think it's a great idea. What do you think?"
I opened my mouth in surprise and I saw a smile on my dad's face.
"It would give Justine an idea of what to expect in a classroom," Mother replied. "And she'll have more time with Emily. And she'll learn more things that we cannot teach her. I'm open for a day at school. What about you, Justine? Is that what you want?"
"It is, Mother," I answered, smiling at them. "And if I'm going to be a doctor or veterinarian, I want to learn everything I can from the right sources."
"Three cheers for the future Dr. Pride!" Auntie Jessie announced, and we all cheered.
"Dr. Pride… that will take some time to get used to," Daddy said with a grin.
"You don't have to, Sheriff," Bo replied, returning the grin.
"You still have 10 plus years," I chimed in, giving both my parents a wink, and they laughed.
"So, partner, what about the dance?" Auntie Jessie asked my daddy.
"Well, I was going to say—"
Daddy was interrupted by someone knocking on the front door.
"Come in!" Mother yelled.
"Woody!" Deputy Slink yelled as he opened the door and removed his hat. "It's Prospector Pete again. He's stuck in the mine!"
"He does know there's no gold in Elkhorn, right?" Daddy asked in reply before letting out a sigh. "Alright, Slink. Let me get my hat."
Daddy gave me and Mother a kiss on our cheeks before putting on his hat and taking off with Slink.
"I hope Pete's okay," Mother said out loud, putting her right hand under her chin. "Meanwhile, I have an idea on how you can get more involved with the town, Justine. The dance is coming up on Friday. Why don't you help the town decorate all week?"
"Is Daddy okay with this?" I asked.
"Daddy and I discussed it at the café today. Daddy is still strongly against you going to the dance, but he will let you be part of it at least."
"I thought for sure he would change his mind," Auntie Jessie said, shaking her head. "Does that mean Justine is still watching the children?"
"Oh, Woody strongly encouraged Justine to sell lemonade with them," Mother answered, also shaking her head.
"So that means Justine will be at the dance?" Auntie Jessie asked.
"I'm right here," I said out loud, and my mother and aunt turned to look at me. "Why am I not surprised at Daddy telling me I have to be with the kids? I knew this was too good to be true."
I walked up the stairs and changed clothes before getting into bed for the night.
March 16, 2040
I had spent much of this week in town helping various people decorate the town for the sweetheart's dance with the St. Patrick's Day theme, and it was the most time I had ever spent in town in a week's span. On Monday, I helped Estelle wait on customers while at the same time working on the various party banners for the dance. After Emily came back from school, I also helped Don decorate the saloon despite my dad trying to give Don a ticket for serving a minor. My Tuesday was spent helping Rex get the hotel ready for the dance. When I had asked him who stays in the hotel, he explained to me that there were various customers who were travelling for business and just wanted a simple experience. I also asked about the arcade, which Rex enjoys himself, and sometimes the other folks in town will come to the hotel to enjoy the arcade. On Wednesday, I helped Hamm print off the tickets for the dance, and we also worked together to make the lemonade stand. I smiled at his compliment of my being handy with tools. On Thursday, I helped my daddy make the stage for the band and the dance floor for the people to dance on, although we hardly said a word to each other that whole time.
Before today, I had also done all of the chores that needed to be done on Pride Ranch. So when I woke up and put on a red polka-dotted dress, I took Bullseye out for a ride around the town to see how it looked the day of the sweetheart's dance. I did not take the view for granted, as we had improved on it over the years ever since Auntie Jessie and Uncle Buzz got married. The town looked beautiful, and as always, it was bustling with the adults going into their jobs or into the café for breakfast.
I took Bullseye to the mercantile, as I had promised Auntie Jessie that I would be there to help her today, but I also promised I would be there for her to help me get ready for the dance. I got off my horse and reached in my satchel to take out my dress and white boots, and I went up the stairs and into the store.
"Hi, Auntie Jessie!" I yelled from the entrance.
"Hi, Justine! I'll be right down!"
I took a look around the store before my aunt came down, admiring all she had to sell: soaps, candles, flashlights, dolls, masks, even musical instruments. All of the food was outside except for food that was supposed to be frozen, such as chicken and beef.
"Alright, Justine, let's get down to business!"
I turned toward my aunt and noticed she was wearing the same outfit she always wore: a white shirt with a yellow vest and blue jeans with cowhide on top.
"You're not wearing that to the dance, are you?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Oh, Justine, ya know me better than that!" Auntie Jessie answered with a grin. "Of course I have a dress! What lady wears jeans to a dance?"
"You?" I guessed with stifled laughs.
"Well, alright, sometimes I wear jeans to the dance. But my wedding anniversary is coming up. In case Buzz does come home, I'd like to be in a dress for the occasion."
"When did you and Uncle Buzz get married again?" I asked, scratching my head because I can never remember their wedding date.
"Tomorrow is our weddin' anniversary, Justine," Auntie Jessie answered. "Buzz wanted to get married on St. Patty's Day for good luck. Who needs luck on their wedding day?"
"Apparently Uncle Buzz," I answered, setting my dress down.
"No, no! Let me see."
I put the dress against my body for my aunt to see.
"And ya made this?" Auntie Jessie asked in awe, and I nodded happily. "It's beautiful! Oh, Justine, ya should be with yer friends, not watching the kids sell lemonade. Why didn't yer daddy say ya could dance?"
"Because to him I'll always be a kid," I answered with a sigh.
"Justine, y'are a woman now, even if y'are technically still a kid. You need to dance. I can watch the kids. But first, business. Can ya help me dust the shelves and sweep the floors?"
I assisted my aunt with the store, greeting the folks in town as well as other customers. I dined at Estelle's café with my aunt, and then two o'clock came. I went upstairs to put on my green dress and white boots.
"Justine Jessica, look at ya!" Auntie Jessie exclaimed with a big smile. "You look beautiful!"
"Thank you, Auntie Jessie," I replied with a blush.
"Ya know, it just dawned on me: I can't do hair and I can't do makeup. I can do this: yodel-ay-hee-hoo! "
We both laughed at my aunt's yodeling.
"Why don't you take this on behalf of the entire town and tell Barbie to make you perty?" Auntie Jessie suggested, giving me some cash.
"Thank you, Auntie Jessie!"
I walked next door to the hair salon in my green dress and white boots.
"Hello!" I heard Barbie yell sweetly from across the room.
"Hi, Barbie!"
"Well, as I live and breathe! Justine Pride in the house!" Barbie, wearing a bright blue blouse and pants, exclaimed with a big smile. "What a beautiful dress!"
"Thank you! I'm wearing it to the dance tonight."
"Well, then let me fix your hair."
"With pleasure!" I replied with a smile.
"First, let's get rid of these braids," Barbie suggested.
Barbie pulled the ribbons out of my hair and undone my braids. Then she brushed my hair numerous times before washing it. Afterwards, she gave my hair a trim.
"I have an idea, but I wanted to ask you first: would you like some bangs?" Barbie asked me, and I gave her a big smile, appreciating her. "With your long gorgeous hair, I think bangs are going to look fantastic on you."
"You have my permission," I answered.
Barbie got in front of me, and I looked into her blue eyes as she cut off a foot of hair in front of me.
"Now I'm going to dry your hair and then style it. Close your eyes."
I closed my eyes, eager to see what Barbie was going to do with my hair. I heard the hair dryer going for about ten minutes before she went on to styling my hair.
"Hey Ken, can you get me some white roses from the mercantile, please?" Barbie asked her husband, who immediately left.
"What are the roses for?" I asked with curiosity. "Decorations for the dance?"
"Something like that," Barbie answered as she continued to play with my hair.
After some time, Ken had returned with the roses, and I eventually felt some of them in my hair.
"Alright, Justine, I'm ready for you," Barbie told me sweetly. "Go ahead and open your eyes."
I opened my eyes and I thought I saw my mother in the mirror, because my bangs were very similar to hers. But at the same time, I knew it was me. My mother had blue eyes, not brown. Barbie gave me a second mirror so I could look at the back. Some of my hair was up on the sides of my head, and there were two white roses holding them up.
"I was inspired by this fashion magazine from the 1950s," Barbie explained. "What do you think?"
"You really are my fairy godmother," I answered in awe. "It's beautiful. But I have a problem."
"What do I need to fix?" Barbie asked with a smile.
"My daddy. He doesn't know I'm here. Actually, it was Auntie Jessie who sent me with this cash."
"I wouldn't worry about your dad too much," Barbie assured me. "When he sees you like this, I don't think he'll be mad. Besides, I'd worry more about not spending time with your friends."
"I don't want my daddy to see me, that's the thing," I explained. "He would rather see me with the kids."
"Dolly told me about that."
Barbie paused, and then her face brightened up.
"I'll be back. I have an idea!"
I watched Barbie leave the shop, and I continued to admire myself in the mirror. Eventually, she came back with Dolly.
"Justine, you are beautiful," Dolly, wearing a fancy pink dress, said with a smile.
"Thank you, Dolly, so are you!"
"I appreciate your help in watching the kids with me all these years, but it's time you had some fun for a change. I was never really sure why your dad thought you needed to be with me."
"Well, I was a kid at some point."
"While that is true, you are growing up. You don't need my supervision. You should have the freedom to do whatever you please, whether it's dancing with a handsome man or partying with your friends."
After eating dinner at Estelle's and Ken doing my makeup, the whole town was closed to celebrate the dance. I had stayed with Emily the entire time, and we had complimented each other on our dresses. Emily had made her own dress as well, hers being a yellow dress to compliment her brown hair. When everyone bought their tickets and made their way to the dance floor, I saw my daddy getting up to the microphone and tapped it to get everyone's attention.
"Hey howdy hey, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our annual sweetheart's dance!"
We all cheered.
"If you are not aware, we have a lemonade stand and a rose stand if you are thirsty or if you want to get your little lady something of affection. Your purchases will help build a new playground and a new doctor's office."
We all clapped.
"Now, I'm sure you all want to dance, so let's get this party started. YEE-HAW!"
"Yee-haw!" we all echoed my daddy.
I heard Sarge and his band start to play, and I saw most of the adults dancing on the floor. I stayed close to Emily the entire time.
"Who did your hair, Justine?" Emily asked, touching my bangs. "It looks amazing."
"Barbie did, thank you!" I answered.
"Let me introduce you to some of the kids!" Emily suggested.
"Thank you, but I already know most of them from babysitting all these years."
"Gotcha. Well, shall we go greet Alice at least?"
"Sure! Who's daughter is Alice again?"
"Rex and Trixie's," Emily answered. "Alice!"
"Hey there, Emily!" Alice said with a big smile on her face.
Alice was wearing a blue dress with black lace on the skirt, and she carried green eyes and brown hair.
"Alice, you remember Justine, have you?"
"Who hasn't heard of the Pride family?" Alice asked with a laugh. "But it's very nice to meet you, Justine."
"Same to you. I'm hoping to head to school next fall."
"Really? Miss Anderson is absolutely amazing. You'll fit right in!"
"I hope so," I answered humbly.
"Emily and I have always enjoyed listening to the music," Alice told me. "I hope that's your thing too."
"It is," I confirmed. "I'm not ready to date a man yet. I'm just now learning about myself."
"Besides being the daughter of the sheriff?"
"Pretty much. Being with your parents all the time can be pretty daunting."
"Well, sometimes, you just gotta let loose on a night like tonight," Emily explained.
Suddenly, I heard the song Footloose play in Sarge's band.
"Well played, Emily," I told her.
"If that was an actual request, I didn't mean it!" Emily yelled, and then the three of us giggled.
I opened my mouth in surprise when I saw my daddy at the microphone, opening his mouth to sing.
Been working so hard
I'm punching my card
Eight hours, for what?
Oh, tell me what I got
"I didn't know Sheriff Woody can sing," Emily said, clearly impressed with his vocal chords.
"He has sung a good lullaby or two," I replied with a smile.
"He is good enough for people to line dance," Alice chimed in as the people started to clap.
"Wait, I recognize that line dance," I said, watching the people dance. "I'm going in."
"What if your dad sees you?" Emily asked with worry in her voice.
"He'll watch me," I answered with a wink.
I made my way to the dance floor and followed the people around me. We brought our right feet out and pointed the toe to the ground while shifting our bodies in that direction. On the next beat, we put our right heel to the ground. Then we brought our right knee up and slapped it with both hands. We did the same thing with our left feet. Then, we brought our left feet into our right feet and brought our right feet our, and we clapped our hands in the air. We did this again before shifting our right feet into our left feet, stepping back, and clapping down low twice. We repeated the whole sequence throughout the chorus.
"Go Justine!" I heard Emily and Alice cheer out as my daddy continued to sing.
You're playing so cool
Obeying every rule
Dig way down in your heart
You're burning, yearning for some
Somebody to tell you
That life ain't passing you by
I'm trying to tell you
It will if you don't even try
We did the box step twice before twirling around with our hands doing the lasso over our heads as my daddy sang the next chorus.
"All together now!" Daddy encouraged us, just taking a second to glance at me and I at him.
We put the two sequences together as Daddy sang the last bit of the song.
I'm turning it loose, footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes
Please, Louise
Pull me up off my knees
Jack, get back
C'mon before we crack
Lose your blues
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut footloose!
We all cheered as the song ended, and I went back to my friends.
"Justine, you've gotta come to school and show us those moves!" Alice exclaimed excitedly.
"You were amazing!" Emily said excitedly. "Who taught you that?"
"My daddy and Auntie Jessie did," I answered.
I saw a glimpse of Uncle Buzz hugging Auntie Jessie from behind, and I couldn't help but smile. Buzz Lightyear was home just in time to enjoy the dance and to celebrate his marriage to my aunt. Auntie Jessie waved at me, and I waved back. I also looked around to see my mother buying punch from one of the kids and walking back to Buzz and Jessie, and I saw the gentlemen socializing together. Estelle and Don were having a blast as well, holding each other's hands and having big smiles on their faces.
"We are going to introduce a new part of the sweetheart's dance tonight," Daddy announced. "Gentlemen, I would like to invite you to dance with a lady you did not accompany here tonight. Meanwhile, I would like to introduce Ken up to the stage to sing a song that will hopefully touch your hearts."
We clapped as the gentlemen tried to find a lady not of their first choosing. I heard the guitars start to play, and I eventually heard a harmonica and violin start to play.
"This song sounds so romantic," Emily said with a smile.
"This song isn't country, though," Alice chimed in, scratching her head. "Maybe it's to celebrate Buzz and Jessie's wedding anniversary."
"Excuse me, ma'am."
I turned around to see my daddy, wearing his usual sheriff's outfit with the addition of a white rose in his cowhide vest, behind me with a smile on his face. He took off his brown hat, gave it to Emily, and smiled at me.
"Daddy, what are you doing here?" I asked nervously. "Am I in trouble?"
"On the contrary, Miss Pride, I wanted to ask you for this dance."
Daddy held out his left hand, still carrying the smile.
"Shall we?"
I smiled back at him, taking his hand, and we walked onto the dance floor. My daddy put his right hand on my waist, I placed my left hand on his right shoulder, we gazed into each other's eyes, and we started to waltz while Ken sang.
The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
Stop me, and steal my breath
And emeralds from mountains, the thrust towards the sky
Never revealing their depths
"Daddy, why are you doing this?" I asked with confusion on my face. "I thought you didn't want to see me here."
"Well, Justine, I am doing this because I love you," Daddy explained, still smiling. "The truth is you are right: you are growing up. But I'm not ready to say 'so long' to my precious girl. I was not ready to let Andy go all those years ago either, because I was growing up with him, even though we grew apart. I do not want that to happen to us."
And I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be love's suicide
And I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
"Oh, Daddy, I'm not going anywhere," I assured him, finally returning the smile. "At least not until I'm eighteen. And when I do leave Elkhorn, I promise you will always be in my heart as long as I'm in yours. I love you, Daddy, and I always will love you."
Daddy twirled me as Ken sang the next verse.
And rain falls, angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed
And you're my survival, you're my living proof
My love is alive and not dead
"I have a confession to make too, Daddy. I was angry at you. I thought you were trying too hard to protect me because I'm your only child. My anger – our anger, was pulling us apart. You've been my best supporter since the day I was born. I don't want another wedge to come between us again."
"I have the best women in my life, Justine: you, your mother, and your aunt," Daddy replied. "Jessie and your mom helped me come to my senses. You're right: you do need to live your life outside of our house. I saw you throughout the night and you looked the happiest you had been all week."
Daddy paused, his smile getting bigger.
"You are absolutely beautiful, Justine, just like your mother, inside and out. I may seem like the overprotective father at times, but I really do want what's best for you. Only you can decide that."
Well, I've dropped out
I've burned up
I've fought my way back from the dead
Tuned in
Turned on
Remembered the things that you said
"You were looking out for my well-being, Daddy," I told him. "I'm sorry I yelled at you the other night. It's just that Emily and Auntie Jessie encouraged me to stand up for myself."
"Hey, Justine, you do not need to apologize," Daddy replied, smiling. "You were right. I was just stubborn and skeptical because I care so much for you."
"Just promise me that you'll be with me through the rest my adolescence. I don't want to lose you, Daddy."
"Now that is a promise I can keep."
"Shall we finish our dance?" I asked.
"I would be glad to," Daddy answered, twirling me again.
And I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be love's suicide
And I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
The greatest fan of your life
"I love you, Daddy."
"I love you too, Justine, more than words or actions can express."
We hugged each other tightly as everyone around us applauded.
"Go have fun with your friends," Daddy encouraged me.
"Actually, I want to say howdy to some people," I replied. "Go have fun."
We broke apart and I walked toward my mother and my uncle.
"Justine!"
"Uncle Buzz!"
We embraced each other tightly, for I had not seen Buzz in a year. I smiled at his purple suit, his blue eyes, and his blonde hair that was combed.
"Welcome home," I greeted him.
"It's good to be home, Justine. I trust that all is well during my space travels?"
"Let's say a lot has happened in the past week," I answered with a wink.
"Justine, you look just like your mom," Uncle Buzz said with a grin. "When did you get bangs?"
"Today, actually. It was Barbie's idea."
"I told ya Barbie would go all out!" Auntie Jessie, wearing a red dress, chimed in, coming up behind Uncle Buzz. "Ya look absolutely gorgeous!"
"Auntie Jessie, you said that so many times tonight," I replied.
"I saw you dancing with Daddy," Mother told me. "Are you both feeling better about each other?"
"Yes, I confessed my anger to him and we're okay."
"Oh good!" Auntie Jessie exclaimed, blowing a sigh of relief. "I was worried ya both would still be angry at each other."
"When it comes to his friends and family, Woody is not one to stay mad for long," Mother replied. "But he does need some encouragement once in a while."
I watched my mother gave me a wink.
"You told Daddy to ask me to dance?" I asked in awe. "It was not just his decision?"
"Well, that was his decision. I simply asked him what difference it made if he asked you to dance. After all, he is a man. I hope Daddy made his point though, that he loves you and wants you to be happy and successful."
"Yes, he did," I answered with a smile. "He even opened up, which I'm happy about."
"Well, it's time for me to conduct the Night Crawl," Auntie Jessie announced.
"I'll join you," Uncle Buzz replied, then turned to look at me. "You are more than welcome to dance with the crowd, Justine. Maybe you can teach your dad some moves."
"Daddy swinging his hips?" I asked with laughter, knowing what the Night Crawl line dance was. "That will be something to see."
"Well, why not?" Mother asked. "Let's go ask him."
Mother and I walked together to find my daddy on the stage.
"Sheriff," Mother said with a flirty smile.
"Bo," Daddy replied, tipping his hat.
"Justine and I want you to dance the Night Crawl with us," Mother said, putting both her hands on his left shoulder.
"I don't know, Bo—"
"Come on, Daddy, it'll be fun!" I pleaded with him. "I'll teach you the whole thing. Please?"
"Justine, one thing I do not want to do is embarrass myself," Daddy said, biting his lip.
"Woody, you are going to be in the middle of the crowd," Mother assured him. "You are coming out of your shell, just like Justine. Please, at least try, for your daughter."
Mother and I both gave Daddy puppy dog pouts, and he let out a chuckle.
"You two are just as bad as Slink. Alright, show me how the Night Crawl works."
"Ladies and gentlemen, are y'all ready for the Night Crawl?" Auntie Jessie asked into the microphone, and the audience cheered. "Hit it, Sarge!"
The three of us walked onto the floor with me between my parents. The music began, with Hamm playing the harmonica. When my aunt started singing, we stepped forward with the right foot first and then the left. When we brought our right foot forward again, we brought our feet together and rocked it with our heels. We did the same thing with our left foot going forward first. We did a grapevine to our right, stepping out with our right foot, crossing with our left, stepping out with our right foot again, and bringing our feet together. We shuffled back to our left and did the lasso with our right arm. We swung our hips to the right in two circles, then we stepped our left foot in and out, our right foot in and out, our left foot in and out, and put our feet together. We swerved to the back, stepping our right foot back and bringing our left foot in, and we did the same thing on the left. Then we took two steps forward while swinging our hips, and we took two steps back, also while swinging our hips. We did two body rolls to the right, using our abs and booty to roll, and we did the same on the left side. We performed a box step, then we turned our bodies to the right and facing the back, and then we brought them back to the front turning left, and we stomped our right boots twice. We took a step forward with our right foot, brought our left foot in, and lifted our right knee before setting it down and taking three steps in place. We repeated this on our left side. We then brought our right knee up and across our body and then back to our right side. We set our right foot down and took two steps in place. We did the same thing on the left. However, we swung our left knee far enough for us to turn our bodies to the left so that I was now watching my daddy instead of Rex, and we repeated the line dance three more times.
"Not bad, Sheriff!" I heard Deputy Slink say next to me.
"That was amazing!" I yelled in agreement. "Just do this again until the song ends."
I said you don't need nothin'
But you say you got two left feet
"This feels weird," Daddy yelled. "But I'm feeling the groove!"
"You got it, Sheriff!" Mother yelled back.
Come on, come on
Everybody come on, everybody come on
Join the fun, join the fun
Do the night crawl
Gettin' it done, getting' it done, getting' it done
Do the night crawl
Everybody on the floor, everybody on the floor
Do the night crawl
I was amused at watching my daddy trying to do the Night Crawl, but he was a fast learner. This was one night I was not going to forget as we turned left again, and I was now behind Estelle. We eventually turned left again and I was behind my mother, wearing a blue polka-dotted dress with no bonnet. We did the Night Crawl one more time. I smiled at my aunt's passion for the song as she belted out the last chorus. We eventually turned left one last time, and the song ended.
"You are quite the dancer, Justine," Daddy said proudly before giving me a hug. "I'm proud that you are my daughter."
"And I'm proud that you are my daddy, Woody Pride," I replied, returning the hug.
Another sweet song started to play, and I watched my parents dance the night away. I even watched them kiss each other before I returned to my friends to finish the night out.