Disclaimer: I do not own Super Smash Bros. Melee. The characters and such are property of Nintendo. (*Although, I do wish I owned Link! He's my fav!*) All of these writings are pure fiction and came from my imagination! (*Um.. what little imagination I have, that is!*) I am also sorry if any part of my story resembles anything else that has already been done or any other idea.
On another note, I do not own Kairi, Sora, or Kingdom Hearts since I used them in the story. ^_^
See Chapter One for additional author's notes and information.
Fiction By Sherri
SSBM: What The Future May Hold
Chapter Thirteen -- New Friends, New Feelings
Zelda looked into his deep blue eyes. In them, she found not anger as she was expecting, but instead, a great fear and distress was found.
He looked down at their silk bedsheets. Zelda watched for a moment, and soon, she found a small tear drip down onto the bedding. His grib on her hand became almost unbearable as he squeezed her harder and harder.
"I don't blame you," Link whispered softly. "I was everything but a husband to you. You sought love, and I wasn't giving you any. True affection was what you needed. And as I said about you... You craved it. You had to have it from any source that would give it to you. Your body needs what it needs to stay alive."
"Link, Roy was the one who kissed me. I didn't even institute it. He just leaned foreward, and bam, it happened."
"So that's all you've been keeping?"
"Yes, I promise you that."
Link's tear-stained face looked up at her. His eyes were those of a puppy dog. Zelda felt weak before, but as she watched her husband break down before her, she felt defenseless.
"I've said it many times, but... I'm sorry," Link said. "I'm sorry for how we've drifted. And I know that all of the 'I'm sorry's' in the world isn't going to make up for it."
"It's not your fault, Link!" Zelda exclaimed, wrapping her arms around him. "I'm to blame just as much as you!"
Link sobbed softly while Zelda cradled him. Zelda felt odd; she wasn't used to holding him. Telling him was easier than she thought it'd be. And as always, Link was the man she knew he was deep down.
"Zelda?"
"Yes, Link?"
"Make love to me." Link lifted his hand and stroked her face. "Tell me that I'm still the man you want."
"Of course you are, Link," Zelda whispered into his ear. She lifted his face up to hers and kissed his lips gently.
"That's so wonderful to hear," Link whispered after reluctantly breaking the kiss. "You've told me that I'm still the man you want. Now show me, my love. Show me with your most passionate of actions."
"I'd be glad to." Zelda moved her hand and placed it on Link's chest. She could feel his heart beating rapidly. "Don't be so tense, Link. Relax. And let me show you, just as you asked me to... "
Link's tense muscles relaxed on command. He let Zelda's soft touch soothe him. He took Zelda into his arms and held her tightly, laying her down onto their soft bed. Zelda closed her eyes and let Link's soft lips kiss her tenderly. Nothing but love and passion raged through the two as they laid there, forgetting about everything else. Zelda sighed softly as she reached over and turned out the lights, knowing that things had went from shaky to perfect.
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The next morning, it was raining outside, and everyone seemed to be in a dreary mood. Roy was walking with Kairi and Sora down the halls of the Smash Building, talking to them for the first time in five days.
"I can't believe you two are cousins!" Kairi exclaimed. "It just seemes so... weird!"
"We've already been through this," Sora laughed. "Roy's mom is my dad's sister."
"Why didn't you tell me?" Kairi asked.
"Because we hadn't known that long, either," Roy said. "You remember that time you were talking to me, you know, after that fight me and Link had where he knocked me out? Well, you mentioned Sora. I had just found out then, that's why it was such a shock. I don't know why it didn't cross my mind to tell you."
"Maybe it was because you were thinking of too many other things, Roy!" Sora exclaimed. "Goodness! You had so much on your mind: Link, his younger self, Kairi... it's hard to keep everything in order."
"Yeah, it is, huh?" Roy laughed and Sora playfully punched him in the shoulder.
Roy smiled and grabbed his shoulder just as he saw Zelda skipping down the hallway. Roy's smile faded as his mind once again returned to that moment... the moment he had kissed her.
"Hi, Zelda... " Roy waved shyly at the princess.
"Hi, Roy!" Zelda exclaimed. "What's up?"
"Nothing, just taking a walk."
"Could I... speak to you for a moment?" she asked hopefully.
Roy's eyes filled with wonder. "Uh, sure, Zel. Excuse me, Kairi, Sora."
Roy followed Zelda down the hallway, where they finally stopped in the empty lobby.
"What is it, Zelda?"
Zelda smiled and clasped her hands together. "I told Link about our kiss. And he didn't mind. It was like... he didn't care at all about it. But he did cry. He held me so tightly last night, like he'd never held me before. And we made love for the first time in so long!"
"Made love?" Roy asked. "And just last week, you'd said it had been a while... so you and Link are doing alright?"
"We talked about it, and we're just fine," Zelda said happily. "And thanks so much for the advice. Talking to him was so much easier than I thought. He was so understanding and caring."
"I told you he would be. Because he loves you so much."
"I know. And I know now more than ever." The two exchanged smiles, and Zelda walked back down the hallway to be with Link.
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Young Link nervously looked around. This was different than he was used to. The school had changed so much since he had last been a student at a school such as this. There were new teachers, new rooms, new surroundings... and new people.
For the most part, most were the same friends he'd always had, and they had recognized him immediatley. Of course, Nana and Popo were his age, and went to the same public school they had before. Young Link was thankful that he had most of his classes with the Ice Climbers, two people that he recognized and knew so well.
He had his homeroom and first period with Nana, so Young Link followed the female Ice Climber to their class.
"Ninth grade is going to be a little weird," Young Link said to Nana. "The last time I came to a public school, I was in... well, fourth! But I took that placement test, and they said I was a ninth grader!"
"Well, technichally, you are, because you're fourteen, like me," Nana said in her newly-matured sweet voice. She had traded in her parka for a light pink sweater and a pair of blue jeans. She let her hair fall down her back in a long braid that reached her waist.
"I guess so," Young Link said, smiling. He too no longer wore his green tunic. Of course, he knew that was because Link discussed his "maturing body" with him, and they both decided that nice button down shirts and jeans or khakis was the route he should take. So he started dressing just like his older self, wearing nice shirts and blue jeans... or khaki, whichever one suited him for that day.
Nana opened the door for him and he followed her.
Mr. Toadstool was the teacher that was sitting behind the desk. Nana had previously told him that he moved from teaching 11th and 12th grade history... to 9th grade science.
Young Link swallowed hard as he remembered Mr. Toadstool from when he taught his older self. And he silently hoped that this time, Mr. Toadstool had changed.
"Ah, Link, I see you're here," Mr. Taodstool said, smiling warmly. Young Link smiled back, wanting to start off on the right foot. "And you're on time! Wonderful!"
Young Link blushed, knowing what his new teacher was talking about. He took a look around the room to take in his new surroundings. But in the corner, he recognized a familiar face at once.
"FOX?!" Young Link exclaimed. "What are you doing here?"
"I thought you knew!" his friend exclaimed. "I'm an intern here! I'm going to be teaching science. It was an interest of mine a while back, and I finally went to college for it, believe it or not!"
"So... you wanted to be... a teacher?! So this is where you've been during the day!"
"Yeah," Fox replied. "But some of that time has been spent with Krystal. I'm planning on 'popping the question' to her very, very soon!"
Young Link smiled. "Good luck to the both of you!"
Fox smiled back. "Better take your seat before Mr. Toadstool gets angry."
Young Link nodded and took the seat that Fox showed him to. He placed his backpack on the back of his chair, just like the other students had done with thiers.
"Students," Mr. Toadstool said. "We have a new student. He's not exactly new to this school, but most of you haven't seen him in years. Welcome back Link... and you've adopted the last name Harkinian, correct? Princess Zelda's last name?"
"Yes," he answered shyly. "Link Harkinian. Princess Zelda and Prince Link adopted me. I'm a Harkinian now... just like my... older self. "
The young boy sitting next to Link jerked his head to face him. Link noticed his actions, and turned to look at him as well.
Link had never seen him before. He must have come during the three years that I wasn't here, Link thought to himself.
Link smiled and waved at the unfamiliar boy, and the other boy did the same.
"I'm Link," he said, extending his hand. "Link Harkinian."
"And I'm Yugi Mutou," he replied. "Nice to meet you, Link."
Yugi smiled. "Did you say you were the son of a Princess?"
Link blushed. "Not really. See, it's hard to explain. I have an... older self. I don't know how it happened... but I met him one day when I signed up for a Melee tournament. And this guy, that looked just like me and wore the same clothes, just with a few modifications, was standing there. I didn't know who he was, but I walked up and tapped him on the shoulder. He was just as shocked as I was when he turned around to see me. He said, 'It's... me.' And he asked if I knew anything about the 'Ocarina of Time' and a 'Princess Zelda'. I told him I did, and he nearly passed out."
"So you don't know how your times... interchanged, or... "
"Nope," Link said. "But somehow, our times crossed. With the Ocarina of Time, Link had the ability to travel back and forth through time, so that's how he knew me. He WAS me."
Yugi just looked at him. He then smiled. "That's odd, but I can somewhat relate to you. I'll tell you all about it at break, all right?"
"Sure!" Link exclaimed. He was glad to be back in public school. And he had already met a new friend. Yugi seemed very nice to Link, just like his older self was when he was younger... well....
Sometimes Young Link wondered why he hadn't turned out exactly like Link. If he was truly his younger self, then why didn't he? And furthermore, if some odd vortex had opened up or anything of the sort, why hadn't he tried to go back to his "own land, own time"? Maybe it's because he liked it with his older self. To him, Link was the perfect gentleman, a man that would do anything for anyone. So he could only guess that since he met up with his older self, Young Link didn't become like him at all. Because if he was going to... that would mean a "Young Zelda" exsisted somewhere... and he hadn't found her yet. If he ever would.
So the only explanation he could come up with was that running into Link changed his destiny. Or maybe it was Melee. He didn't know, and it didn't matter to him. He was happy the way he was. Trying to find a way out of life as he knew it would ensure to change his life once again -- and this time, it could be for the worst. So he decided to stay where he was, they way he was.
Young Link snapped back to attention when Fox began to teach the lesson. Mr. Toadstool only stood back to watch his intern. Fox smiled brightly the entire time he taught the lesson. Young Link was happy, not just because he was back in the place he had longed so much to be, but because one of his best friends, Fox McCloud, was doing something he loved to do. And oddly enough, it was teaching!
He sighed heavily. This was going to be great. And Nana... he had noticed the changed that had taken place. It was surely true what they always said: the girls begin to look lovely around the ninth grade...
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It had never occurred to him.
Zelda told Link. Should he tell Kairi?
Of course not, why does it matter? Roy asked himself over and over. Kairi and I aren't a couple, so why would she care?
Because she cares about you, you moron, he replied to himself. That's why.
Roy was now sitting alone, trying to think of some way to put himself at ease. He always felt slightly odd around Kairi now. Zelda had told Link. It was up to him to tell Kairi...
Not it isn't, that voice kept saying. Why does it matter? Sure, she loves you, but have you sworn your loyalty to her officially yet?
"Yes," Roy said aloud. He remembered telling her that he would always be there for her, no matter what.
But still, the voice echoed. You didn't promise.
"Shut up!" Roy yelled at the voice in his mind. "Just shut up!"
He was thankful he was in his room by himself, otherwise the others would think he had gone crazy.
"I just wish there were a way out of all this!! A way that I could erase it all!"
"Roy, are you alright?"
Roy snapped around, hearing the voice from outside his room.
"Samus?" Roy asked.
"Yes, it's me, what's going on? You sound... stressed."
Roy opened his door. Samus was standing there, smiling wide.
"Come on in," Roy said, almost exhausted from doing nothing more than thinking.
"So, what's been bothering you?" Samus asked as she sat down on the couch Roy had in his room.
"Everything," Roy replied as he sat down next to her.
Samus wished that she didn't blush so easily. She could feel her cheeks get hot when Roy looked at her. She laughed nervously, making it obvious to Roy that she was slightly afraid.
"You asked what was wrong with me," Roy said almost seductively. "What's the matter, Sammie?" Roy slid his arm around her shoulders.
Idiot, Roy said to himself. You just got through exclaiming about how you feel about Kairi. So why are you doing this?
The only explanation was that he felt as though he needed affection, and Kairi wasn't giving him any. Not since Sora had come. Kairi had spent all her time with Sora since he came to visit, and it was begining to bother Roy greatly. Maybe Kairi didn't feel for Roy the same as he felt for her. Maybe they didn't truly love one another at all, and it was just some dumb crush that both of them experienced. Of course, acting as both of them so often do wouldn't help them find out, either. But there were several ways to find out such things, and Roy was about to try one of them.
If I don't feel anything, I'll know.... Roy thought to himself.
Roy slowly turned Samus's face towards his. "I know, Samus, last night... was uncomfortable for both of us. It's like we both -- well, you know -- but couldn't bring ourselves to do such a daring thing. But there's only one way to find out if we... feel anything... "
Samus took a nervous breath. "You've talked to me so much about Kairi. You said that you -- "
"... Loved her, yes. But how can I be so sure? She doesn't seem to be returning my affections anymore, not since Sora came to visit. I told you that last night. Sora's an old friend of Kairi's, and they were once in a very strong relationship together. What happend? She won't tell me. But it seems things are working out for them. It seems as though every time I find someone... "
"... They get taken away. I know that feeling," Samus finished softly. "I know very well what you're dealing with."
"Falcon again?"
"Yes," Samus admitted. "But like you, it might not be real. He was just someone that I had past relations with, so feelings for him will always be there, I guess you could say." Samus pasued. "Have you feeling for Kairi begun to fade?"
"At the moment, I don't feel like it. But what seems real anymore? After that accident, I just want to live my life to its fullest. I don't want to sit around and wait for Kairi when something better could be right in front of me, waiting for me."
Samus looked into his eyes. "And by that you mean?"
Roy's breathing began to get harder as his heart pounded faster. "I told myself that I was stupid for kissing Zelda. She told you about that, I remember you telling me. And I said that I would never act that reckless again. But who's to say something like that when you never know what the future holds?"
"I suppose you're right," Samus agreed, scooting closer to Roy.
Roy moved his arm from the back of the couch and placed it on her shoulder, making her spin around to meet him face-to-face once again.
"Let's just forget about everything -- and everyone -- else right now," Roy whispered.
"It's a deal." Samus spoke quietly as she put her arms around Roy. Roy only stared at her, dazed. Hus uncasted arm found its way around her suprisingly delicate body. Their lips met in a soft kiss. And everything else was temporarily forgotten.
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Young Link entered the castle, exhausted. With him was Nana... and Nana alone. Popo had gone home with Ness to work on a project. So Link invitied Nana over to spend the afternoon with him.
"I see you're home," Impa said, greeting him warmly.
"Yup. And Nana's with me. She'll be here for a few hours, until her brother gets back from Ness'."
"Alright. Zelda's in her room, and Link's training with Roy and Marth this afternoon."
"Again? I thought he only did that once a week. This is the fourth day this week!"
"Haven't you heard?" Impa asked. "The tournament. It's coming up."
"Oh, that's right!" Nana exclaimed. "Popo said something about it, but it slipped my mind. Too many other things to do."
"I know what you mean," the younger Link replied. "Come on, Nana, let's find something to do."
Nana nodded and followed Young Link upstairs.
"Fox, I can't believe it," Young Link said, once in his room. "A teacher?"
"Yup, and has been an intern only for about two weeks now. It was shocking, but I can't believe you didn't hear."
"I can't believe he didn't tell me," Link said, almost hurt. "I hope it goes well for him."
"So, this guy, Yugi," Nana said, changing the subject, after a period of silence. "I see you've made friends with him quickly."
"He's a very nice guy."
"I can tell you like him," Nana said. "You spent all of break and lunch talking with him. Of course, it's good that you're making new friends. So many years here, and the main people you speak to are the Melee people."
"Is that jealousy I hear?" Young Link asked playfully. "Come on, it's only my first day! You could have sat with us!"
"Why would I be jealous?" she asked flatly. "You're allowed to have more friends."
"Then please don't sound so jealous," Young Link begged. "It hurts my feelings. You're a wonderful friend."
"And so are you," Nana replied, smiling. "So how are you dealing with Kairi?"
"I've almost completely forgotten about her," he admitted. "Strange, yes, but it's very true. I know that Roy was better for her. He's older and more mature, and he can give her things I can't."
"Like what?"
"Like real love," Link replied. "She deserves someone that can show her true affection, not just these lusty little actions that I've been giving her."
"You're strong to say that," Nana replied to his confesssion. "It takes guts to admit stuff like that."
"Yeah, well... nevermind. I'm doing fine. I just hope Roy's alright."
"Speaking of that... the doctors told him no Melee until they told him otherwise, just like Zelda. Why is he training with Link and Marth, then?"
"He's not really 'training' with them, more like cheerleading -- I mean coaching."
Nana giggled. "Sure, whatever. It's good that he's there for support, even if he can't compete."
"Well, that's the Roy that everyone knows. And it's why Kairi's so much better off with him."
Nana smiled at her friend. "You'll find someone, Link, trust me. Kairi was wrong for you, so that doesn't mean everyone else is."
"I guess you're right," he said, smiling back. You never know, he thought. It might just be you.
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"Where's Roy?" Marth asked, lowering his sword.
"I don't know," Link replied. "He was supposed to be here, right?"
"Just like he always is. Maybe he's with Kendall?"
"But wouldn't he have told us?" Link asked. "Roy always lets us know when he's not going to be here."
"True. And Peach would have told me if she had asked Roy to babysit."
Link's eyes widened then with a sudden thought. "What if he's hurt? He's still not completely healed, you know!"
"It could be a possibility, why don't we go check?"
"Hrm," Link mumbled. "To be totally honest, I'd rather not."
"Why?"
"Because," he whispered. "He might be in the middle of something... er, important." Link sheathed his sword and took of his sheild.
"Like what?"
"Kairi was here earlier, maybe he's with her." Link laughed.
"And do you always have to think like that?" Marth asked curiously.
"Just thinking cautiously," Link replied to Marth. "You never know."
Marth sheathed his sword as well, and sat down beside Link. "Tell me the truth, Link. Are you mad at Roy?"
"Why would I be?"
"Don't play stupid, I know, stupid!"
Link laughed, this time, falling over in the grass. "Word gets around quick."
"Don't forget, I'm Roy's best friend." Marth stated.
"Yeah, guess you're right." Link closed his eyes. He was freezing, but didn't want to go inside. They could always use the indoor training areas, but Link preferred the outdoors to staying inside. He had almost decided that his tunic and leggings were not enough to wear, but remebered that he had been through worse than just a little below forty degrees.
"Well, if you won't, then I will. You worried me when you said he might be hurt," Marth said, standing. "You've walking in on more than your fair share, it's my turn."
Link grinned and yelled after Marth as he walked away, "Hope you don't get scarred for life!"
"And I hope you don't get frostbite! Get out of the grass and go inside! Get something warm to drink!"
"Sure thing, if you promise you'll come back with your eyesight!"
Marth laughed. "Cut it out, Link! Just go already!"
"Fine, fine, and you too!"
"Geez, I'm going, I'm going!" Marth began to run towards the Smash Building, hoping silently that Roy was alright.
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Roy threw his shirt back on over his head the best he could. Samus laughed as she watched him struggle.
"Here, let me help," she said, pulling it over his head for him and helping him get it past his arm. "There, all better."
Roy smiled and thanked her. "Samus, I'm sorry... "
"Listen, we stopped, alright? Things didn't get out of hand."
Roy frowned as he thought about the consequences. He had learned well from Marth and Peach's example, and didn't intend to follow it.
"Why do you look so sad?" Samus asked, inturrupting his thoughts.
"Just thinking about Marth," he admitted quietly. "And all that he's been through in just three years."
"As you said earlier, you never can tell what the future may hold."
"And it might hold things that you don't want to deal with, but are stuck dealing with them."
Samus put her arms around his shoulder. "Roy, I haven't felt so safe and warm with anyone... in so long."
Roy smiled. "You give me a feeling Kairi could have never given me."
"You don't mean that."
"Sure I do, Sammie," Roy said, stroking her cheek. "And if she finds out, I don't care. She'll be fine. She's got Sora."
"How are you certain that they're going to work out?" Samus asked, worried.
"Is anything certain anymore?"
"You sure are good with the intellectual thinking," Samus said as she laughed. "See what I mean? You make everything seem so... simple. When in fact, it's such a mess right now that I'm starting to feel like I'll never get out of it."
"I wish I could be so convincing to myself," Roy said. "It's easy to make others think that things are going to be okay. But convincing myself is the hard part."
Samus hugged him. "It will be okay, Roy. Things will work out. Sure, everything seems to be going weird for you right now, but that doesn't mean they always will."
Roy smiled. "You're right."
Roy leaned in to kiss Samus gently. "I better go," Samus said. "Don't get me wrong, I would love to stay here with you, but I have a little training to take care of."
"TRAINING!" Roy exclaimed loudly. "I told Marth and Link I would be there for them! Oh no!" Roy kissed Samus quickly. "I have to go, I'll talk to you later. I hope they won't be too mad... " Roy rushed out the door, and Samus followed him to go to her own practice.
Marth was rounding the corner, and saw Roy running. "Wait, come back here, Roy!"
Roy turned around to see Marth catching up to him.
"I'm so sorry," Roy blurted out. "I was busy."
"Ah, just like Link said!" Marth shouted. "So where's Kairi now? Why isn't she with you?"
"What are you talking about?" Roy asked.
"Kairi. Come on, I know what you're talking about. You were with her."
"No, I wasn't, and don't think I'm lying." Roy looked at Marth, who seemed to have not believed a word.
"Truth, please?"
Roy sighed a sigh of defeat. "I wasn't with Kairi, but I was spending some quality time with someone else. And sinse you're my best friend, of course you can know, just not now, alright? I'm sure you and Link would like to get back to practicing."
"Actually, Link's lips were turning blue, so I told him to go get warm. We're not doing anything right now, I'm free to talk."
"Alright, let's go back to my room, then. I don't like standing out in the hallway."
Marth followed Roy into his room. Roy plopped down on his couch, but Marth remained standing.
"Quality time, eh?" he asked, walking to the center of the room. "And this is what you call 'quality time'?"
Roy shook his head, confused. "Huh? What do you mean?"
"I mean this," Marth said, picking up a black satin bra off the floor.
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Special Note: *sighs* I'm in a little bit of a shock right now. I just had a cousin that was VERY close to me pass away... and he was only 20. He died in his college dorm room, and no one knows why yet. =(. He was very close to the members of the OHS Marching Black and Gold... And one of the top performers while he was a member. Of course, as the members of the Marching Black and Gold say, "Once a member, always a member". And Lee was more than just a member of the band. He was like family to almost every single musician in the OHS band. But for me, he was literally family. On my website, I have a little more about him.=) It's at http://www.geocities.com/sherrilynn_04.
Author's Notes: End Chapter Thirteen! And I'm not sure how good it turned out. Sometimes I think that I'm starting to lose track of what I'm doing in the story with all these events going on... So I'm sorry if everything seems weird or out of order, or something to that nature. And for the soap-opera turn it's onviously taking... :S I just hope this story is going alright.... it worries me alot sometimes.
As you can see, yet another non-Melee character has made his way into my story: Yugi from Yu-Gi-Oh! I am a rather new fan to Yu-Gi-Oh, so I don't know too much. Some readers have told me that by adding characters outside of Melee, the story doesn't feel right. But I needed a good friend for Young Link since he's back in public school. And Yugi Mutou was the perfect friend!... at least in my opinion. But it's kind of odd, because Yugi would be a senior in high school if I aged him three years like I did everyone else. But hey, I like the idea of him being Y. Link's friend! And it's all part of that "getting back to me" process! ^_^
I have gotten a few reviews about Roy, and how I seem to be so hard on him. Sorry if it seems that way. Roy is my favorite character besides Link and Zelda. And I don't want to make him seem like a "bad person" as sometimes said. Things will start to work out as planned for Roy soon. =)
Hrm... I guess that's all for author's notes. I have so many other explanations, but I guess they'll have to wait until next chapter. (Like Nana's new look... I saw a wonderful fan art on a site that had her drawn older, and she was very beautiful!) Thanks SO MUCH for all the emails that I have gotten! And thanks for the encouragement and support that you gave me. =) It means a lot.
-- Sherri
