A NIGHT TO REMEMBER ================================================================================================================================

After Little AJ drank his apple juice, Ashlyn took his temperature and gave him another dose of antibiotics.  His temperature had dropped another degree and he was looking better.  He still wasn't back to his old self and once Ashlyn was finished he turned over and went back to sleep.

INSIDE LITTLE AJ'S HEAD

Little AJ watched as they returned to the hotel after seeing Les Miserables.  It was strange, instead of walking as a group; they were walking in pairs and not really speaking to each other. This looks like people are going to be kissing again, AJ though.  I don't get it. 

"So what time should we meet in the morning?" Bud asked.

"Are we going to go out as a group?" Webb asked.

"How about 8, we can have breakfast and figure out what we are going to do." Harriet suggested.

"So early?" Coates groaned.

"It's not that early," Tiner laughed.

"There are a lot of things we can do.  I think 8 is a good idea." Gunny stated.

"What's wrong? You can't get up early?" Harm teased.

"Look who's talking, king of the late risers." Mac shot back.

"I have an idea," Meredith suggested. "Why don't you all meet in my suite at 8?  I'll order up breakfast and we can discuss the day."

"That sounds like a great idea," Bobbie stated.

"It works for me," Sturgis concurred.

"Good, then we meet at 8." AJ stated.

"Sam, where are you going?" Ashlyn asked.

"My room is non smoking. I'm going to go to the bar before I go up." Sam replied.

"Do you want some company?" Ashlyn asked.

"No thanks, you guys have a good night.  I'll see you in the morning." Sam replied and walked away.

They watched Sam walk away and they got into the elevator.  Little AJ was already up on the floor when the elevator doors opened.  He watched as each person went to their assigned room.  He then found a chair in the corridor and decided to sit and relax.  Now what do I do? Everyone's going to sleep. Little AJ settled back in the chair.  He was looking around and found the pattern of the wallpaper very interesting and was studying it when he heard a door open.  Where's Mr. Webb going? Little AJ watched Webb walk down the corridor and push the down call button on the elevator panel. Before Little AJ had a chance to follow Webb, he heard another door open.  That's Uncle Gunny, where's he going? AJ wondered.  He then watched Gunny quietly slip down the corridor to Ashlyn's room.  Little AJ ran down the corridor after Gunny to see what he was doing when he heard another door open.  Suddenly, he saw Tiner's head pop out of his door and look up and down the corridor.  Seeing that the coast was clear, Tiner snuck out of his room and slipped into Coates' room.  Little AJ tried to make it to that room but lo and behold another door opened.  What in the world is Auntie Mac wearing and where is she going? Little AJ wondered. Mac was wearing a silk nightgown and matching robe.  She quickly made it down to the hallway, where Harm was waiting with the door open.  By the time all the doors had closed everyone had moved into another room.  I don't get it they all changed rooms, why would they switch?  Little AJ decided to go down and see what Webb and Sam where up to.  They have to be having a better time than everyone else who is just sleeping. Little AJ mused and went to the bar.

In the bar, Little AJ saw Webb and Sam sitting at a corner table talking.  Sam was looking up at the ceiling and shaking her head and Webb was waving his hand.  Sam looked at Webb and rolled her eyes.  Ooooo, it looks like Miss Sam is about to let Mr. Webb have it, Little AJ giggled and ran over to hear better.

"Webb, you are such an arrogant jackass," Sam snapped.

"Must you always call me that?" Webb asked.

"What arrogant?" Sam smirked.

"No, jackass," Webb replied.

Oooh, if mommy heard them they would get a mouth full of soap, Little AJ thought.

"You think you know everything," Sam stated.

"You think you're always right." Webb snapped back.

"Webb, let me tell you something," Sam began…

Anything you can do, I can do better. I can do any thing better than you. (Sam)

No you can't. (Webb)

Yes I can. (Sam)

No you can't. (Webb)
Yes I can. (Sam)
No you can't (Webb)
Yes I can, yes I can. (Sam)
Anything you can be I can be greater. Sooner or later, I'm greater than you. (Sam)
No, you're not (Webb)

Yes I am. (Sam)

No you're not. (Webb)
Yes I am. (Sam)

No you're not. (Webb)
Yes I am, yes I am. (Sam)
I can drink my liquor faster than a flicker. I can do it quicker and get even sicker (Sam)

I can live on bread and cheese. (Webb)

And only on that? (Sam)
Yes. (Webb)
Well, so can a rat. (Sam)
Anything you can reach, I can go higher. I can reach anything higher than you. (Webb)

Is that a height joke and No you can't. (Sam)

Yes I can. (Webb)
No you can't. (Sam)

Yes I can. (Webb)

No you can't. (Sam)

Yes I can, yes I can (Webb).
Anyone you can lick, I can lick faster. I can lick anyone faster than you. (Webb)

With your fist? (Sam)

With my feet. (Webb)

With your feet? (Sam)

With an axe? (Webb)

No you can't. (Sam)

Yes I can, yes I can (Webb)
Any school where you went, I could be master. I could be master much faster than you. (Webb)
Can you spell? (Sam)
No I can't. (Webb)

Can you add? (Sam)

No I can't. (Webb)

Can you teach? (Sam)

Yes I can, yes I can. (Webb)

Anything you can do, I can do better. I can do any thing better than you. (Sam)
No you can't. (Webb)

Yes I can. (Sam)
No you can't. (Webb)

Yes I can. (Sam)
No you can't. (Webb)
Yes I can, yes I can! (Sam)

With that, Sam got up poured a drink on Webb and left. Webb got up and left as well.  Miss Sam is funny, Mr. Webb doesn't look to happy.  Little AJ laughed and followed them to the elevator where they got into separate cars.  When the doors opened on their floor, Little AJ was waiting for them. 

"Webb, you better blot that before it stains." Sam smiled.

"How many times are you going to do that to me?" Webb asked.

"As many times as it takes," Sam laughed.

"Danaher, you're incorrigible." Webb smiled and they both went into his room.

Another two switching, these people are crazy, Little AJ thought.  Before he knew it, it was morning and everyone was sneaking back to their room. Ohh, they're all switching again.

"Morning Tiner, where were you?" Gunny asked.

"I could ask you the same thing." Tiner replied and went into his room.

"Good morning, Mac. Sleep well?" Bobbie smiled.

"Yes, thank you." Mac replied and saw Sam, "You're up early, Sam."

"Oh me? I went for a smoke, what are you doing in the hallway?" Sam shot back.

"Well, see you in a bit," They all said at the same time and went into their rooms.

Just then the room service waiters arrived at Meredith's room to deliver the breakfast.  Big AJ opened the door and let them in. Uncle AJ, even he changed rooms? Oh that food looks good, when was the last time I ate? Come to think of it, when was the last time I went potty? Pretty soon everyone showed up for breakfast.

"How did everyone sleep last night?" AJ asked.

"Good, fine, very well, like a baby…" They chorus.

Meredith then walked out of the bedroom into the living area.

"Good morning…" Meredith began.

Good Mornin'. Good Mornin'.
We talked the whole night through.
Good Mornin'. Good Mornin' to you.

Good Mornin'. Good Mornin'.
It's great to stay up late.
Good Mornin'. Good Mornin' to you.

So Good Mornin'. Good Mornin'.
Sunbeams will soon smile through.
Good Mornin'. Good Mornin'
To you and you and you and you.

Good Mornin'. Good Mornin'.
We've gabbed the whole night through.
Good Mornin'. Good Mornin' to you.

In the Mornin'... In the Mornin'.
It's great to stay up late.
Good Mornin'. Good Mornin' to you.
So say Good Mornin'. Good Mornin'!
Rainbows are shining through.
Good Mornin'. Good Mornin'.
Good Mornin' to you...

"You talked all night?" Ashlyn asked.

"It was wonderful," Meredith replied.

"So who wants breakfast?" AJ asked and they all attacked the food.

"Slow down Marine," Harm teased.

"I'm hungry," Mac replied.

"So what are we doing today?" Ashlyn asked.

"Anyone have a suggestion?" Gunny asked.

"We could take a bus tour around the city." Coates said showing the brochure.

"That could be fun." Harriet said.

"What about Ellis Island?" Bud suggested.

"I've never been there." Tiner replied.

"There's always the United Nations." Webb suggested.

"We could go to the Village." Sam said putting in her two cents.

"Anyone want to go to the Fashion District?" Bobbie asked.

"Not particularly." Sturgis teased.

"Ok, people we have a few suggestions, let's see if we can narrow it down." AJ stated.

"How about we just put the ideas in a hat and pick." Meredith suggested.

Just as Meredith was tearing up little slips of paper, Little AJ heard someone saying something to him….

LITTLE AJ'S BEDROOM – back to reality…

"What's that sweetie?" Ashlyn asked.

"…there is nothing like a dame." Little AJ said.

"Excuse me?" Ashlyn asked.

"You dance nice," Little AJ replied.

"Honey, I don't understand." Ashlyn stated.

"Where's my mommy?" Little AJ asked Ashlyn.

"I'll go get her." Ashlyn smiled and got Harriet and Bud.

"Hey buddy how are you feeling?" Bud asked.

"Mommy, can we go to New York?" Little AJ asked.

"Sweetie, how do you know about New York?" Harriet asked confused.

"I know a lot about New York," Little AJ announced.

"Oh really? What exactly do you know?" Harriet asked.

"I know it's the Big Apple. I know you can get there by choo choo, I know there is a big hotel and I know it's a wonderful town and there's a park with skating and Miss Jenfer can throw something in the water and there are horse rides and I know if we all go there will be kisses!" Little AJ announced nodding his head. "Amen for NYC!"

The three adults stood there speechless.  They had no idea what he was talking about.  Little AJ smiled and laid back down.  He wasn't sure how it would happen but he knew they all had to go to New York City.  He closed his eyes and went back to sleep. Leaving the grownups stunned.

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Song List:

Anything You Can Do (Annie Get Your Gun) – Irving Berlin

Good Morning (Singin' In The Rain) Betty Comdan and Adolph Green

THE REAL SEQUEL TO SECRETS WILL BE OUT SOON!!!  I am almost done with most of it.