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" And when were movin' sets across the stage...do us all a favor and move you ass's out of the wings!!"

Stage Manager Sarah CCHS Production of "OKLAHOMA!" 2001-2002 Drama Dinner Improv "The Actor and the Techi should be Friends.

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A Mothers Plan

Kenshin woke, the sunlight dancing on his face. He turned to see Kaoru...embraced in his arms, still sleeping. He felt her forehead and sighed in relief. ' Her fever must have gone down during the night...' Carefully he removed his hands from around her waist, and rather regretfully at that. Smiling he placed a soft kiss against her lips. ' I guess there's no harm in showing affection toward her...just to left her know I'm not a lost cause.' Kenshin rose and walked out of Kaoru's room. After she was sure he had left, Kaoru sat up slowly, hand on her lips. "He...does care. Kenshin..."

Kenshin walked outside to see Naomi sitting on the porch, purse in hand. She looked up and smiled at her son. "Aa...finally awake Shinta? I hope your ready for a long day." Kenshin nodded slightly. "Okasan...do I HAVE to come shopping with you? Who will stay here and watch over Kaoru?" Naomi's eyebrow rose, and then Kenshin realized his mistake. Naomi smiled. "So...just 'Kaoru' now? I saw you asleep with her this morning...its obvious you want her in your life forever Shinta. I'm sure that a proposal...even now...won't surprise too much...but will make her the happiest girl in Japan!" Naomi stood and started toward the gate. "Come on Shinta! We don't have all day!" Kenshin nodded. "Go a head...! I'll be right there!" Kenshin walked back into the house and scribbled a short note to Kaoru ' I don't want her to think I've left her.....again...' After taking one last look toward her room, Kenshin ran after his mother.

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The market wasn't as crowded as usual, probably because many vendors were setting up down by the river for the festival. Naomi was enjoying the empty streets and had even bought herself a kimono for the festival. Kenshin looked through a vendors shop as Naomi discussed prices with him on some fabric. That's when he saw it...the most beautiful kimono he had ever seen. ' That would look beautiful on Kaoru...and I'm sure she would love a new kimono to wear to the festival...' Kenshin pulled out his wallet...and then sighed. "Not enough..." Kenshin put away his wallet and looked toward other items. Naomi smiled at her son's face, and how his head hung in defeat. Turning to the vendor Naomi whispered a few words to the women. She smiled and nodded. Naomi returned the smile before walking away. "Shinta...lets go somewhere for lunch." Kenshin thought for a moment as he followed behind Naomi. "There's the Akabeko just up here. Its usually where Kaoru takes Sano, Yahiko, and Myself." Naomi nodded smiling "The Akabeko it is..."

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Kenshin and Naomi sat waiting for there orders. ' It sure is strange not seeing Tsubame working...and Yahiko not following her around..' Kenshin then looked up to see Tae's smiling face. "Oh...Good Afternoon Ken-san. And who is this beautiful women..?" "Oh...Tae-dono this is my mother Naomi Himura. Okasan this is Tae-dono, the Akabeko's owner." Naomi smiled and bowed to Tae. "So nice to meet you. You run such a wonderful place." Tae returned the bow. "Oh how sweet, just as polite as Ken-san....what brings you here to Tokyo? The festival?" Naomi nodded. "That and some business concerning my son..." Panic suddenly them consumed Kenshin. ' Oh Kami...if okasan tells Tae-dono what she's up too....ORO.....' "You see I'm here to get my baka son here to propose to Kaoru-dono!" Tae face lit up and she turned toward Kenshin. "SEE!! I'm not the only one Ken-san! Oh Naomi-san! Let me assist you!? I've been trying to get this Oro-chan to tell Kaoru-chan how he feels for the longest time!" Kenshin began banging his head against the table ' I'M DOOMED...' Before Kenshin knew it Tae was sitting right next to Naomi...making plans...

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Kenshin stood outside the Akabeko waiting for Naomi to appear. While she and Tae talked Kenshin decided to walk around town for a while....his mind was flooded with thoughts. ' Oro...both okasan AND Tae-dono...I should have known better than to bring okasan here. Now there's no possible way of getting out of this. I'm sure Tae is going to buy the ring and make dinner arrangements...This just keeps getting worse...' Kenshin's musings were interrupted by Naomi's chatter. "Thank you for all your help Tae-dono! I'll see you later!" Kenshin looked toward Naomi. "ano...okasan...what EXACTLY did you and Tae-dono discuss?" Naomi waved a hand at her son. "Don't worry so much Shinta. All she did was give me some advice...I already know exactly when your going to propose.." Kenshin swallowed. "When is that Okasan?" Naomi turned and smiled at Kenshin. "Festival Night." Kenshin's mouth dropped. "F-...FESTIVAL NIGHT!?" "Hai!" Naomi chirped. Kenshin's hands went to his hair. "That's in three days!! Okasan...I don't know if that's such a good idea...it's so soon! And I don't have anything to wear!" Naomi put a hand on Kenshin's shoulder. "Shinta...trust me, everything will be alright. Tomorrow we'll come back and your going to pick out the ring...don't be so scared. Tae-dono has dinner all set." Kenshin sighed. "Alright...." ' But....why does it seem like there's one important factor here I should be considering that I'm not? '

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Back at the dojo Kaoru cuddled closer into the blankets...and began coughing.

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A/N- Well...I wonder if any of my clever readers will know what's going to happen! I know chapters are kind of short...I'll try to make them longer ^^() Leave me a review and tell me what you think about this chapter! Till Next Time! Ja! =^.^=

~Kawaii Ayame~