A/N-This chapter will be based off the episode, 'It's a Wonderful Life', Charlene was thinking that Bill was having a affair with his female co-pilot, Gail. They never did show her, or give her a last name or background. So whatever I put up will be of my own creation. The character Gail belongs to the show but her background will be of my own little imagination!
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'Charlene knew she should be listening to the pastor as he said the morning sermon, but she kept stealing glances at her handsome husband, she just couldn't believe it! She was actually sitting next to him and holding their tiny baby daughter! These were the days of the most unforgettable moments'.
Charlene was fussing with Olivia's pink baby blanket when she heard the pastor ask Bill. "Bro. Bill Stillfield? Would you say the blessing over us as we leave to enjoy this Lord's day?"
'He was asking Bill to say the prayer! She was so proud!' Bill puffed up his chest and he said a prayer. "Dear Lord, we ask for your blessings on us as we go our separate ways into this day. Be with us, protect us and guide us with your love, Amen". Everybody says Amen in unity then they each drift out to do different activities during the day.
Charlene and Bill went and politely made small talk with Julia, Charlene's boss since she went to the same church and they talked with a few other people then they said their goodbyes and left for home. When they got home, Charlene changed into a pink shirt and blue jeans and Bill into some everyday clothes and she packed a picnic basket and some baby food for Olivia then they left to go have a private picnic in the park.
They got to the park and spread out a blanket and a glorious feast that Charlene made-A hearty chicken sandwich, crunchy potato salad, good chips, nice southern tea and a fruit salad. She lays them all out and Bill says. "It all looks so good!" She smiles then says, "I thought I would do something a bit different. Mary Jo found this recipe for this sandwich and I thought I would try it today". He picks up the sandwich then says. "I can't wait to try it, I'm so hungry". He unfolds the wrapper from it then begins to eat and Olivia makes a fuss, not really crying and Charlene picks her up and says. "Oh, you'll be taking care of, don't worry"
She lays the baby gently on the blanket and she eats her sandwich then after they eat everything, Bill lays back with his head in his hands and says. "Tell Mary Jo that she found a excellent recipe". Charlene begins to open the jar of baby food for Olivia and Bill closes his eyes for a nap when a shadow falls over him and he looks up and sees somebody and he says.
"Gail!" He jumps up to shake her hand and Charlene looks up and she thinks. 'What is she doing here? This day was so perfect until...' Just then she hears Bill ask Gail. "What are you doing here? Oh, I'm sorry, this is my wife, Charlene. Charlene, this is Gail, my co pilot"
Gail and Charlene shake hands, Charlene doesn't put very much effort in it but she eyes Gail for the very first time. She notices that Gail is a tall, nice looking copper-red head. Her eyes are sparkling and she says. "Oh, I'm here with my husband enjoying the day!" That catches Charlene's ears and Bill's mouth falls open and he says. "Your husband!?" Gail shakes her head yes then Bill says. "I didn't even know you were seeing someone, when did you get married?" She laughs then says. "Last week, it was just a small civil ceremony, we wanted it like that" Bill and Charlene shake her hand and say, "Congratulations". He looks around and asks Gail. "Where is he?"
Just than a tall, blond-haired man comes up and she says. "Here he is". Bill shakes his hand then says. " You look familiar, it seems like know you" Gail laughs then says. "You should, Kenneth is the chaplain on the base". A look of shock and surprise come on Bill and Charlene's face and he says, "Of course! Major Cheatwood!" Kenneth laughs then says. "Just call me Kenneth out here" They all shake hands then Gail says. "This is their little baby, Olivia Kenneth" He peeks at the baby then Charlene asks. "When are you going to have one of these Gail?" She gives a little laugh then says. "Not for a while, we just got married!"
They all laugh and they sit down on the blanket and they spend the next few hours laughing and getting to know one another and Charlene thinks. 'I can't believe I was so worried about her! Look at her! She's glowing! And Bill...he loves me so much, I was such a idiot!'
Charlene imagines the song, 'Unforgettable' in the background of the day. Because to her, love is unforgettable.
Later that day, as the sun is going down on them and a beautiful pink color comes into the sky, Charlene and Bill go in their apartment. Bill puts down the picnic basket and Charlene goes to put Olivia in her crib and as she does, Bill comes up behind her; kisses the back of her neck and Charlene smiles , turns around and asks. "What is this?" He smiles then takes a long, slender box out and he says. "I was going to give this to you earlier but we ran into Gail and her husband and spent the day..." Charlene says, "Oh, it was wonderful"
He shakes his head then says. "Well, this is a more perfect time...here". She takes the box and slowly opens it. She sees a delicate necklace. She gasps and Bill says. "It's the sign for infinity" "I know". She says breathlessly and he helps put it on and she cries and they kiss.
This was an unforgettable day.