Harry's Little Dividend. Part 8. Motherhood and Marriage Lessons.
Based on characters from: Alvin and The Chipmunks. Created and Owned by Bagdasarian Productions Inc.
In the Seville Guest room...
Vinny was having The Talk with the girls.
"You can see well that I have trouble moving now. I am due any day . ", said Vinny.
She sat upright on a pile of pillows, while Brittany and her sisters listened.
Vinny looked fondly at them and said,"I know how much you love my boys...
Birthing will be a test of that love... The swollen feet,back pain, morning sickness, and mood swings.
When your time comes... You must be prepared for the great pain.
As well as possible death."
"Death!", said The Chipettes in shock.
"I'm afraid so.", answered Christine, who happened to be sitting by the window.
Vinny looked at their scared faces and said," I am just letting you know, that giving birth may be a great sacrifice.
Life and Death are always together.
You lovely girls are young and strong. I'm in my mid-years. That is when it is the most dangerous... Ouch!"
"What's wrong Vinny!,asked the girls.
Vinny smiled and said, "The babies were kicking. Well.. That's what comes out of love."
The girls laughed at the sight of vinny's belly moving like jelly.
"I remember my first time. I had my loyal man with me.", said Vinny.
She sighed as remembered Alfred by her side; while she screamed from the birthing.
She held his arms so tightly. That her claws dug deep into his arms.
He knew she didn't mean to hurt him.
He would latter say,"It was my way of sharing the pain, that I put you through."
Looking at the girls, Vinny said,"You don't have to worry about my boys betraying your love.
They take after their father and Dave. Two very honorable men."
Outside..
Harry and the boys were waxing the roadster and discussing...
" Marriage. Boys.. You want to know what to expect from it?", he asked his nephews.
"Is it hard?",asked Alvin.
"Is it costly?", asked Simon
"Does it last forever?", asked Theodore.
Harry looked at them. Their young faces all eager for answers.
He then grabbed a shammy and buffed the wax on the roadster's hood.
While buffing he said,"Hard! Only as hard as you make it. There are pressures in life that affect you.
Remember that it should not come between you and your woman.
You both must endure some pressure and shine like this hood."
Alvin saw his reflection from the mirror like shine. He said, "Awesome!"
Harry buffed the chrome bumper.
He turned to Simon and said,"Cost? Life always has a cost. You must strive to live everyday.
Even more if you're married! That is when you both really have to team up and plan out your life goals.
Whatever you earn is for both of you.
It is no longer for me!
It is for we!
Watch for real deals... Do your math...
Watch out for swindlers...
I don't have to remind you about that."
Harry hung down his head when he said it.
The memory from the past. Cheating his own flesh and blood brought him shame. He then finished the bumper.
The sun's rays bounced off. Simon turned from it's glare and said,"Brilliant!"
"Marriage forever? ", Harry said, while looking at Theodore.
"Well boys. Climb in." he said while putting away the wax and supplies.
He got into his car and said,"Now look at this car. This is as close to marriage, as some fellows get.
You have to care for her, clean her, and renew your commitment every year.
If not... She will leave you in a lurch and breakdown.
Remember you need her as much as she needs you.
Do not neglect your responsibility to each other... The quality of your love fuels your marriage.
Fuel it with premium LOVE and your marriage will run for eternity."
Theodore said,"That's beautiful!"
Harry then took the boys out for a drive
A lot of young people should follow that advice..