CHAPTER 4 - "FOR BEING THERE"
An hour after the guests leave,Amy & Lita sat on the couch, recounting the night's moments.
"It was a wonderful dinner, Lita", compliments Amy, "everyone enjoyed it".
"They really did", beams Lita, "I even saved some leftovers and a big piece of cherry pie for your mom".
"I sure she will definately appreciate it", says Amy, "and I appreciate everyone helping with the cleaning up".
"No problem at all, Amy", smiles Lita, "Uh, Amy, could you go into your bedroom".
"What for, Lita?", asked Amy, befuddled.
"There's a surprise for you next to your computer", grins Lita. Amy walks into her bedroom and sees a box next to her computer. She opens the box and looks inside. Her eyes light up and her lips tremble a bit.
"It's so beautiful", beams Amy as she picks up the item inside the box, which was a white teddy bear wearing a lab overcoat and a stethoscope, with Amy's initials on the labcoat.
Amy re-enters the living room where Lita is now standing by the couch, still clutching to her stuffed toy.
"Oh, Lita", trembles Amy, totally beside herself, "you really shouldn't have. But why? Why did you do this for me? How did you know where to get the customized bears made?"
"Amy you have my truest friend since I've known you", explains Lita, "you have always been there for me when things were at the lowest. And I've always been there for you as well, helping you when you needed it most".
"Oh, Lita", whispers Amy, clutching her teddy bear tightly while tears are filling her eyes.
"I still have the teddy bear you gave me for my birthday", Lita continues, " and I found out where you got them made. So I had them make a special one for you. Since you always wanted to be a doctor, I figured I'd have one made for you with a doctor's theme".
"Lita", says Amy, all choked up, tears falling down her face, "you are very special to me, a special friend. I just can't thank you enough. I'll treasure this precious thing always, like I'll always treasure you". She runs into Lita's arms, weeping softly on Lita's shoulder as Lita holds her closely, "I love you, Lita".
"And I love you too, Amy", whispers Lita softly, running her hand through Amy's hair, "I'll always treasure you, too. You will always have a special place in my heart."
"And you will always have a special place in my heart, too, Lita", whispers Amy, wiping her tears and placing her head back on Lita's shoulder, still holding her teddy bear. Lita kisses Amy on the ear.
The front door opens, Amy's mother comes in the house. "Amy, dear, I'm home".
"Hi, Mother", answers Amy.
"Hey, Mrs. Anderson", answers Lita.
Mrs. Anderson walks into the kitchen and opens the refrigeration. "Oh my Lord", exclaimed Mrs. Anderson, "is all that and the big piece of cherry pie for me?"
Both Amy & Lita giggle.
Tell me what you think. Pretty cool story, eh? - Carmen