(I forgot this before) Disclaimer: I do not own Phineas and Ferb. I do not own it in my oneshot Unsleeping either. Also, this story is slightly based on a movie, but I'm not tellin' which. This chapter is a little longer than the previous ones. Good or bad? This shows the emails going back and forth between Isabella, and "Phineas" (I hope you know who that is). The page breaks basically symbolize a year passed, and the dark "x" separates two emails.
Dear Phineas, you have absolutely no idea how thrilled I was when I saw your email in my inbox! I'm so happy we can actually stay friends forever. I don't mind that you took so long, because you responded, and that's what matters. I just started school as well. Can you believe we're in the sixth grade already? No more goofing off for me now. I really don't think I can keep that resolution. By the way, is flynn-fletcher2 your official email? It's the one I'm going to respond to. I'm so worried about making friends here. It's never been a problem for me before, but middle school is a whole new ballgame. I've met one girl so far, Brownie, the leader of the fireside group in our area. Well, her name's not really Brownie, it's Bernadette Congo, but she hates that name. I guess she likes brownies. She seems really nice, but I don't know how I'm going to stand being less than troop leader. As for Alaska it's really nice! In the summer months, including September, temperatures can get up in the 70's regularly. So it's not freezing but not sweltering. It helps to dress in layers. Our street is a little like back home, but the yards are much bigger. You and Ferb could probably do a lot here. Well, that's it, email me soon.
Thinking of you, Isabella
Dear Isabella, we had a field trip today… to the Danville Meat Packing Industry warehouse. What kind of teacher takes innocent-minded seventh grade students to a glorified butcher shop? As soon as we stepped in there, I almost gagged at the smell. Then the hairy-lipped women guiding us began talking about everything that happens in the meat-packing process. I couldn't believe it. Those poor cows, and pigs, and sheep. That's it; from now on I'm a vegetarian. I'm swearing by it.
From Phineas
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Dear Phineas, I'm so sorry, but that email actually made me laugh. I have no idea why she would take you there. I can picture the class freaked out by the sights and smells. I would keep laughing, but I realized that you're totally right. Those adorable farm animals are forced to become food. They have rights too! I'm going vegetarian with you!
From Isabella
Dear Isabella, the attachment is a birthday card I designed for you. It may not be physical paper, but I think it came out well. I had a lot of fun designing it. By the way, happy 14th birthday!
From Phineas
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Dear Phineas, forget inventing, you should be an artist! I loved loved LOVED the card! Probably the best thing I got, and I'm not just saying that. It was just so… me. I didn't know you knew me so well.
Luv Isabella
Dear Phineas, it was my parents' anniversary last night. My dad strung twinkly lights all around the porch and leading into the dining room, so my mom could see it when she drove home. Then he made dinner for her, with champagne. To top it off, he bought her a jumbo box of the best fudge I had ever tasted. My mom has a weakness for fudge. They managed to stay so in love, after so many years, and they know so much about each other. I hope someday I have a relationship like theirs.
Sincerely, Isabella
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Dear Isabella, you seemed kind of sad in your last email, despite your parents' festivities. Don't worry about relationships yet; we're only fifteen. I don't want to have to fly to Alaska to beat the pulp out of the first guy who breaks your heart. And if you ever want some fudge, I can always send you some.
From Phineas
Dear Isabella, during my ecology class, I found an abandoned bird's nest when we were looking around the forest. At least I thought it was abandoned until I saw a baby robin sleeping in it. I had never seen or even pictured a quiet baby bird; for some reason I only picture them noisy with mouths wide open for food. I'm going to come back and check tomorrow if a mother bird is there. If not, I'm hoping I'll be able to help it. I know you love animals, so I thought you would want to know.
From Phineas
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Dear Phineas, oh my gosh that's the sweetest thing I've ever heard. You can be so sensitive sometimes, unlike the sixteen-year-old boys around here. It's nice to know that some boys actually mature with age, instead of heading backwards. For the record, I think you would be a great dad.
Love Isabella
Dear Phineas, I just can't believe it. We're HIGH SCHOOL GRADS! I feel empowered. I made it through school and now onwards to my future. I sent you some pics of our ceremony in Alaska.
Love Isabella
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Dear Isabella, I can't believe it either. I'm a little scared of being separated from everyone here when we go to college, but most of me is really excited for the future. I'm attaching some pics of OUR ceremony, and the graduation party we had at our house. Candace got busted for giving us alcohol though. At least she wasn't drinking while pregnant. By the way, I already looked at your pictures… you looked really nice Isabella.
Love Phineas
Dear Phineas, I am so upset. By upset, I mean angry. I really wanted to join that sorority I was telling you about. I thought, not only would it be a good Fireside troop replacement, but also it would be a way to make friends and truly enjoy the college experience. And I got past all the stupid tests too! Except for the very last one. They wanted the freshmen rushers to sleep with a frat brother. No way in hell they were making me do that! So I walked out. Please tell me I didn't make a huge mistake.
Love Isabella
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Dear Isabella, I think you did the right thing. Nobody can tell you what or what not to do, and certainly no one can control your intimate relationships. Even if you lost out on being a sister, you hung on to something way more important; your pride. My admiration for you has grown again.
Love Phineas
Dear Isabella, do you ever worry about where you're going? In just a couple of years, I'm going to graduate, and be thrown out in the real world, and that isn't the problem. The problem is that I'm going to be stuck in one job, and one role my entire life. I like doing something new everyday. I wouldn't even mind being someone else, like my brother, who has a billion opportunities ahead of him. I'm probably getting grey hairs right now. Write back soon.
Love Phineas
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Dear Phineas, I care so much about you, you know. For as long as I can remember. So don't talk like that. You're scaring me. Just take a tiny pinch of caution and a bigger pinch of risk and see what happens. We're only sophomores. And don't ever pretend to be anybody, including your brother, because the guy I'm sending this to is the greatest in the world.
Love Isabella
Dear Phineas, did you and Ferb ever build a casino, or ever play blackjack at least? My roomie has a crush on a guy who loves the game, so she wants me to practice with her. I can't do this right now, I have to study!
Desperately yours, Isabella
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Dear Isabella, I'm shocked that you think we would be able to get away with building a casino. We live in a family community. As for the game, I have come across it. The object of the game is to get to twenty-one points, or have the highest score under twenty-one. Face cards (Kings, Queens, and Jacks) are counted as ten points. The player and dealer can count his own ace as 1-point or 11 points. It's not a game where you play against others; you're up against the dealer, and if you lose, you're to blame. It's a little like a metaphor for life actually. There might be more rules, but remember, all you need to do is catch 21.
Love Phineas
Dear Isabella, I must have asked a billion people this, but your answer is probably the most important. What is love? I chose this as a subject of a senior paper I'm working on, and I'd like to know your response.
Love Phineas
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Dear Phineas, love is… when two people know each other inside and out. When the first thing they think of in the morning is whom they love, and the last thing they think of at night is the face of that same person. You're in love when you need to hear from the one you love everyday. Love is building upon something stronger… friendship.
-Isabella
Dear Phineas, CONGRATS TO ALL THE COLLEGE GRADS OUT THERE! CONGRATS TO BALJEET, AND BUFORD, AND IRVING, AND MY OLD TROOP, AND PHINEAS AND FERB! I CAN'T STOP SCREAMING! Today life is really starting. We're adults, 21 & over. And, get ready for more screaming, (I'm literally screaming as I write this!), I'M MOVING BACK TO DANVILLE! My parents and I are all set, and we're coming back permanently. Get ready for the official greatest summer ever Phineas! I can't wait to see you again. I really really cannot wait. I'M COMING HOME!
LOVE Isabella!
And there it is... if you're reading this story, good. If you're reading and loving it, great! If you're reading and not reviewing bad... for me. I would like some input, and if you hate it, then tell me ( but it has to be constructive criticism, not couple bashing). And if you like it, well, inflate a girl's ego a little won't you?
Love Silver