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I Wish You'd Stay

"You…you're what?" Bulma's father, Javier, yelled.

"I'm leaving," Bulma said. "I'm going for a while. To the United States."

"America? Why…"

"Because I speak fluent English, and I've already been to Europe. Besides, doesn't Aunt Karen live there? In Tennessee?"

"Yes, in Memphis." Javier looked perplexed. "But why are you leaving?"

"Just…just to get away for awhile."

"Dearest, I think you should let her go," Bunny spoke up. "Our baby's had a difficult 3 months of it. Maybe she'll meet someone in the States."

"I…" Javier stuttered. "Are…are you sure…"

"Yes, Dad. Can you call Aunt Karen for me while I finish packing?"

Bulma and Bunny both looked at him.

"I…all right." Javier turned and walked into the kitchen and went for the phone.

Bulma came down, lugging a suitcase. "Did you call Aunt Karen?" she asked Javier.

"Yes, I did. She said she'd be happy to have you stay with her in Tennessee."

I talked to my sister in Memphis

And told her you were moving to town

"Great. Well, I'm going to put this suitcase in the car."

"I left a map in your car for when you get there, with your aunt's number."

"Thanks, Dad."

Here's her number

She said she'd be glad to show you around

I left a map on your font seat

Just in case you lose your way

But don't worry

Once you reach Sallasaw, it's all Interstate

Vegeta stopped her at the front door. He was just coming in from the GR when he saw her with her suitcase. "Where are you going?"

"Oh, Vegeta, I didn't tell you, did I."

"No, you didn't."

"Well, Vegeta, I'm leaving for a little while."

The news came as a slap in the face. He was actually rendered speechless. "You…you're WHAT?!"

"I'm going to the United States to live with my aunt for little while," Bulma said. "I'll be gone…a year or so, I think." Bulma grinned. "Oh, come on, Vegeta! You're not gonna miss me that much!"

She received no answer, just a stare.

"And I haven't told anyone about that night," Bulma said reassuringly. She dropped her grin. "You know why I'm leaving, right, or have you not been paying attention these past 3 months?"

"Yeah, you're leaving because of the moron ex of yours."

"Finally, he speaks!"

"Shut up." Vegeta shifted his weight to one leg and made to leave. "If you have to leave, go. Hope you're happy."

With that, he turned and walked away.

I know you need to go

But before you do,

I want you to know

That I wish you the best

And I wish you nothing less

Than everything you've ever dreamed of

And I hope that you find love

Along the way

But most of all, I wish you'd stay

Bulma was packed and ready to go, and she laid out her maps on the kitchen table.

"This route," Javier said, pointing, "will take you to the airport quickest. If you follow it right, you'll be in Tennessee by sundown tomorrow." He sighed. "Are you sure you wanna go?"

I figure right about sundown

You'll be in west Tennessee

And by then, maybe I'll understand

Why you had to leave

Bulma looked exasperated. "Yes, Dad, I do. Don't try to change my mind. I'm not that flighty girl who changes her mind at the drop of a hat anymore. I'm serious about going."

"I know, I know," Javier said. "You can't blame an old man for trying to keep you."

I know that you've done some changing

I know there's no changing your mind

Yes I know

We've been through this a thousand times

"You father's just gonna miss you, Bulma dear," Bunny said.

"Yeah. Sorry for being a dad."

"I forgive you," Bulma said, laughing.

And I'm sorry for still holding on

I'll try to let go

And I'll try to be strong

And I wish you the best

And I wish you nothing less

Than everything you've ever dreamed of

And I hope that you find love

Along the way

But most of all, I wish you'd stay

Bulma dropped the last of her suitcases in the back of her car and climbed into the front seat.

"Good-bye, Bulma!" Bunny called.

"Call when you get to the airport, and when you get to your aunt's!" Javier said.

"I will!" Bulma promised. She shut her door and stepped on the gas. "Bye!"

Yes, everything you've ever dreamed of

And I hope that you find love

Along the way

Upstairs in Bulma's room, Vegeta gazed out the window as Bulma sped away like a bat out of Hell. He watched as the car blew dust and rocks from behind it. He watched until the car was out of sight.

Silently he closed the curtains and walked out of her room, closing the door as he went.

But most of all

I wish you'd stay

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