Chapter 4: Sergeant Stubby: An American Hero
The next day, I went out with Sarah, James, and Henri, as well as my other best friends, Alex Russo, Justin Evans, and Max Greenwald at the Loew's Waterfront Theater in Homestead to see the new movie Sergeant Stubby: An American Hero. "Hi, guys!" I greeted my friends. "Hi, Angel!" Sarah greeted back. "I can't wait to see this movie, Alex," I told my other best friend. "You guys will love this movie," Alex told us. "It is a movie based on a true story, which I love these types of movies." "How long is the movie?" Sarah asked. "Is it super long like those other movies we have seen in theaters in the past, like Wonder Woman and Justice League?" "It's just an hour long, Sarah," Alex replied. Sarah, James, Henri, and I purchased popcorn and juice, while Alex, Justin, and Max went inside the movie theater. The movie was based on a true story where a man named Robert Conroy was fighting in the United States World War I, and his dog, Stubby became a hero during the war. Afterwards, one of my other best friends, Emily Mistle, and her siblings, Michael and Erin treated us to dinner at Red Robin. We all had burgers, steak fries, freckled lemonade, and milkshakes. "The main character's name was Robert," Sarah remembered. "That's the name of my boyfriend." "I thought that was a good choice of a movie, Max," Henri admitted. "I wish that John Quincy would have appreciated these types of movies during my days in the support group with him." "I don't think most support groups watch these types of movies, Henri," Max pointed out. "Do you like these kinds of movies based on real life, Justin?" James asked. "Of course, James," Justin replied. "Since I became MSG Academy Salutatorian, and just before I attended Mercyhurst University, I got into history-type movies!" "That was one of the best movies I ever saw, Alex," Sarah admitted. "Thank you for suggesting it!" "You're welcome, Sarah," Alex replied. "The movie also brings back positive memories of my high school days, with me eventually receiving MSG Academy Valedictorian at my graduation ceremony." "You girls are both very smart people," I pointed out. "That's one of the things I like about both of you." "I also have some ideas for summer outings in store," Alex told us. "And, I also made sure that these outings were with you guys." "What kinds of outings do you have planned for us, Alex?" Sarah asked. "Well, they are outings that you guys like and we like, like Sandcastle and Kennywood, of course, and maybe another movie here in the Waterfront, as well as the usual end-of-month dinner outing and discussion group at the Carnegie Library in Squirrel Hill with dinner afterward," Alex told us. "Can we maybe do a summer brunch at the Grand Concourse?" I asked. "We'll see, Angel," Alex replied. Emily, Michael, and Erin also had plans to take me out to Dave and Andy's Homemade Ice Cream in Oakland for dessert. "Thanks for a great day, guys!" I thanked my friends. "You're welcome, Angel," Sarah replied. "Bye, guys!" "Bye!"