Toy Story &MonstersInc.Crossover
Here's chapter two. Addressing the theory that Mary is the little girl at day care in Toy Story 3. Obviously not true in my story, but maybe there's a reason she looks similarly. Hint, hint. You will find out later. If other theories or things from the movies confuse anyone, message me. I'll address it. By the way, Toy Story 2 takes place in the beginning.Toys, Monsters, & Time
Chapter 2- The Days are Long, but the Years are Short
August 3rd, 1997, Sunday- summer before 3rd grade
Mary and Andy are playing in Andy's bedroom. After hours of battling between the toys, they change activities to play a board game. They have three games spread out: Candyland, Guess Who, and Life. The two seven-year-olds are currently tackling Life. Emily walks into the room.
"Andy, it's time for dinner. Sorry Mary, time to go home," Mrs. Davis announces.
"Aww," both kids complain.
Mrs. Davis laughs.
"You'll see each other tomorrow. Remember, you're going to Cowboy Camp," Mrs. Davis reminds.
Andy and Mary smile brightly. Mary is excited to go to this camp Andy always talks about. After dinner, Mrs. Davis helps finish packing for her son.
"Let's see we have shirts, shorts, shoes, socks, underwear, pajamas, and a jacket, just in case. Anything else?"
"Don't forget the sleeping bag mom! For the bunk beds and we sleep under the stars one night," Andy points out.
"That's right. I'll get one from the attic," Mrs. Davis stands.
While she's climbing up to the attic, Andy grabs a green backpack to stuff fun activities inside.
"Think that's everything. We'll pack your bathroom stuff in the morning," Mrs. Davis determines. "Time for bed, you're going to have a long day tomorrow."
"Alright mom, will you tuck me in?"
"After you get into your pjs and brush your teeth. In the meantime, I'll put Molly down."
Mrs. Davis exits the room, hearing Molly having the time of her life playing in her bedroom. Andy quickly changes and brushes his teeth to wait for his mother's return. She pulls the covers over Andy and kisses him on the forehead. It isn't long before Andy falls asleep.
August 4th, 1997, Monday
The next morning, Andy wakes up to the sound of his mother knocking on the door. Andy opens his eyes and sees his mother standing in the entryway with a smile on her face.
"You better get up if you don't want to be late," Mrs. Davis advises. "Breakfast is in five minutes."
Andy jumps out of bed to go to the bathroom and get dressed. He has his favorite cereal for breakfast before going upstairs to brush his teeth.
Mary is also having her favorite breakfast, pancakes. She's sitting at the table with her father, brother, and sister, who's in the highchair. Mrs. Gibbs is finishing up the next round of pancakes.
"Who's ready for another?" Mrs. Gibbs asks.
"Me! Me!" Mary and David claim.
"I can wait for the next," Mr. Gibbs offers.
He's tearing off a cooled pancake for little Bella to eat. She grabs a piece before stuffing it into her mouth. Mrs. Gibbs adds a pancake to both Mary and David's plates. She goes back to the kitchen to make some more.
"Mary, David, are you going to want any more?" Mrs. Gibbs inquires.
"No mamá," Mary shakes her head.
"No gracias," David agrees.
"Honey, what about you?" Mrs. Gibbs directs at her husband.
"Just one dear. Bella probably will eat another one as well," Mr. Gibbs replies.
Mrs. Gibbs makes two more, one for Bella to cool and the other for her husband, before making two for herself. Then Mrs. Gibbs joins the table.
"So Mary, are you excited for camp?" Mrs. Gibbs converses.
Mary nods her head.
"I am. It's all Andy can talk about," Mary answers.
"Oh yes, Andy," Mrs. Gibbs giggles. "If I didn't know any better, I'd say our girl has her first crush."
Mary's cheeks slightly redden. Mr. Gibbs perks up at those words.
"Mamá!"
"Crush? My baby girl is too young for her first crush," Mr. Gibbs argues.
"Bella is your baby girl," Mary points out.
"You're both my baby girls until I say so. And my babies aren't having crushes until they're twenty-one," Mr. Gibbs determines.
"I don't even like Andy like that. He's my friend," Mary defends.
"Mhm, I know these things," Mrs. Gibbs turns to her husband. "And weren't we twenty-one when you proposed?"
"Um yes well…" Mr. Gibbs draws out. "My baby girl is going to be different."
Instead of dignifying that with a response, Mrs. Gibbs turns back to Mary.
"Anyway, I hope you have a fun week at camp," Mrs. Gibbs looks at the clock. "The Davises will be here any minute. You better finish and get your things."
Mary pushes her plate away from herself.
"Yes Mamá, I'm done," Mary gets up.
She races upstairs to brush her teeth. By the time Mary comes back downstairs, there's a knock on the front door. Mr. Gibbs answers it. Andy is on the other side.
"Andy, just the boy I wanted to see. We should talk," Mr. Gibbs folds his arms.
"Don't you dare," Mrs. Gibbs pushes her husband out of the way. "Hello Andy. Excited for camp?"
"I am," Andy nods forlornly.
Mary crosses the doorway before Mrs. Gibbs can comment on his saddened behavior.
"Alright, Mary. Have a good week. We'll see you Friday," Mrs. Gibbs kneels down to hug her daughter.
Mary hugs back.
"Bye Mamá, bye dad. I'll miss you," Mary admits.
Mary hugs her dad next. She says goodbye to her brother and sister before Mr. Gibbs helps carry Mary's things to the Davises' van.
"Sure you can handle a few days without her?" Mrs. Davis laughs.
"As long as she's having a great time, I'll be fine. Thanks for driving the both of them. Are you sure we can't pick them up on Friday?" Mr. Gibbs wonders.
"I'm sure. I promise to get her there and bring her back safely."
"You know that's not what I'm worried about."
"I know. But I'm fine. If you really want, you can take them to the carnival next week."
"Deal."
"Besides, you have that surprise to create," Mrs. Davis lowers her voice.
"Right. It'll be done before they come back. Drive safely."
"Have a good afternoon, Jason. Sofía too."
Emily drives off with Andy and Mary sitting in the back with Molly. Normally Andy will sing along to the CD or talk to Mary, but much of the car ride is quiet. Mary finally speaks up.
"Are you okay Andy?"
He sighs.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I just had to leave Woody behind."
"Why? You really wanted to bring him along."
"I ripped his arm off this morning."
Mary gasps, hands over her mouth.
"How did that happen?"
"Woody is pretty old. He was my father's. He's the only thing left I have of him," Andy lowers his voice.
"You don't talk about him much," Mary chooses to say.
Andy shrugs.
"I don't like to. I don't remember a lot about him."
Mary nods.
"Well Woody will be safe in your room. When you get back you can fix him up, good as new," Mary encourages.
"Thanks Mary," Andy smiles.
Andy is more enthusiastic for the rest of the ride. The van eventually arrives at the camp. The paved road becomes dirty as they drive the last strip. Mrs. Davis parks the van in the parking lot. Most of the campers have already arrived and are running around. Andy and Mary grab their things while Mrs. Davis walks with Molly and carries Mary's sleeping bag.
They stand in the line to check in. Andy bounces up and down, unable to contain his excitement for the week. Mary has a few butterflies in her stomach. It's their turn now.
"Howdy folks!" the enthusiastic camp stuff greets. "Who do we have here?"
"Andy Davis and Mary Gibbs," Emily announces.
"Welcome Cowboy Andy and Cowgirl Mary," the counselor smiles, checking her list. "Alright, I've got you here. Andy is in the Blacksmith building, and Mary is in the General store. Feel free to drop your stuff off and meet your counselor and the other campers."
"Do you need help Andy?" Mrs. Davis asks.
"No mom, I know where I'm going," Andy shakes his head.
"Are you sure you don't need any help?" Mrs. Davis repeats.
"I'm sure. I can help Mary too," Andy assures.
"You okay with that Mary?" Mrs. Davis checks.
Mary nods.
"I'll be fine," Mary reassures.
"Okay then. I'll see you two Friday. Have a great week," Mrs. Davis smiles.
She hugs the both of them before taking off. Mary has a little harder time carrying her things now that she has to carry her sleeping bag, but Mary manages. Andy slows his pace for her. The two enter the official site of camp. Mary takes it all in. Just like the Wild West shows, the buildings are connected on both sides of the dirt street. Down all the way at the end is the stable and corrals. On the right are the boys' cabins: sheriff for 5th grade, jail for 4th grade, blacksmith for 3rd grade, gunsmith for 2nd grade, barber shop for 1st grade, and a sawmill for kindergarten. The outsides look exactly like the intended buildings. Inside are cabins created to fit ten campers and one counselor plus a bathroom.
Likewise, on the left are the girls' cabins: bank for 5th grade, clothing store for 4th grade, general store for 3rd grade, a church for 2nd grade, schoolhouse for 1st grade, and a telegraph & mail post for kindergarten. On the other side of the kindergarten girls' cabin is the restaurant, used for a mess hall at camp. On the other side of the kindergarten boys' cabin is a hotel, used for camp staffs' housing, and then a saloon, used as a meeting hall.
In the center is a fire pit surrounded by benches. Mary is overwhelmed by everything. Andy has to remind her to keep moving. He guides her to the general store.
"Just walk through the door. We'll meet back outside later, okay?" Andy instructs.
"Okay, promise?"
"Forever."
Mary smiles and goes inside her cabin. There are seven other girls her age excitedly bouncing off the beds. All are wearing plaid, boots, and a cowboy hat. Mary chooses one of the bottom bunks in the corner. It doesn't take long for her to organize her things. The other girls calm down enough to talk and compliment each other's clothing. Mary takes a deep breath, remembering the words her family and Andy told her. Make some friends. She can do that. One more deep breath later, Mary joins the group.
"Hi," Mary speaks up. "Have you all been here before?"
"It's y'all," a girl with long blond hair corrects. "And we all have. Clearly this is your first time."
"Yeah, my friend loves it here. He said I should come," Mary informs.
"What friend?" A red head asks.
"Andy Davis," Mary answers.
The girls squeal.
"Andy is so cute. He's the best cowboy in 3rd grade, maybe the whole camp," the blonde gushes. "How are you friends with him?"
"We're neighbors," Mary shares. "And go to the same school."
"How interesting," the blond smiles, not so innocently. "Do you want to hang out with us?"
"Sure!" Mary beams.
"You might want to change," a third girl advises.
"Why?" Mary looks down at her clothes.
"Put on your boots, plaid, hat, any other cowgirl clothes," the blond explains.
"I don't really have any of those," Mary admits.
"Oh. Okay, let's just go then. We'll show you around," the blonde states, leading the group out.
Mary follows. The girls leave their cabin and meet up with some older girls. Though Mary is part of the group, she doesn't talk much. It's like she's there but not at the same time. She does her best to laugh when everyone else is. Andy is hanging with a few campers from his cabin. He catches eye of Mary and waves. She waves back. Andy comes over.
"Thought we were meeting up," Andy teases.
"Sorry," Mary apologizes. "My cabin wanted to hang out."
"Don't say sorry. Sounds fun. We'll meet up later."
"Okay. I'll see you then."
Mary's cabin walks over to the scene.
"Hey Andy, I didn't know you were friends with Mary. We're so lucky to have her in our cabin this year," the blonde smiles, wrapping her arm around Mary.
Mary is confused by her statement.
"Oh hi… Jessica. Yeah, Mary is my friend and neighbor. I'll see you later," Andy waves, leaving.
"Bye Andy," Jessica waves.
"Why did you tell Andy you didn't know we're friends?" Mary questions.
"What does it matter?" Jessica shrugs.
"You lied," Mary argues.
"Look, you're "part of our group"," Jessica uses air quotes. "I can just as easily kick you out. Spending the week without us, trust me, you don't want that."
Jessica turns back to some of her real friends. Mary remains quiet. At breakfast, all the campers, counselors, and staff gather in the mess hall (restaurant). Mary wanted to sit with Andy, but she got roped into sitting with her cabin before she knew what was happening.
"Howdy campers!" the cabin director walks to the front. "Welcome to Cowboy Camp!"
Everyone claps and cheers.
"We're so excited y'all could be here," the camp director continues. "Hope y'all settled into your cabins and are ready for a fun week."
More cheering.
"We have a lot planned, so let me start with some basics with the schedule," the camp director announces. "Official wake up time is 8am. Breakfast will be from 8:30 to 9:15. From 9:15 to 11:30 you'll be caring for the animals. It will change every day for your grade. Eleven-thirty to twelve-fifteen is lunch. After lunch until 1:45 we have different activities for you. They will be announced at that time. Then 1:45 to 2:15 is quiet time in your cabins. For thirty minutes you will have time for snack and hanging out with each other. Next comes late afternoon activities from 3:45 to 5:15. Dinner is from about 5:15 to 6:15. You have free time until seven when we have our campfire with smores, games, songs, and stories. Bedtime depends on your grade," the camp director informs.
The children soak the information, though it's lost on much.
"I know that was a lot of information so if you ever need to know where you need to be, ask any camp staff member. Now onto everyone's favorite part… the rules!" the camp director fakes enthusiasm.
Some kids groan, other boo, and most are silent.
"Stay in the boundaries of camp. We don't want anyone wandering where they shouldn't. Listen to any instructions camp staff give you, just like you listen to your parents and teachers. Don't approach any animals or equipment without permission from camp staff. Even the animals we keep here at camp. Only girls in the girl cabins and only boys in the boy cabins. Lastly, we live by these sayings. One, be kind and honest. Second, promises aren't just words, they require action. Third, giddy up and have a rootin' tootin' time! Finally, in the world you can be anything, here you're a cowboy or cowgirl. Can we all do that?" the camp director turns to the children.
"Yeah!" a burst of shouts comes from the campers.
"Also, each night two grades will sleep under the stars. We'll announce which at the campfire that day. Now that's all out of the way, let's get started," the camp director moves along. "It's just pass nine so everyone will make their way to animals to care for. Remember to listen to your instructors and don't touch anything without permission. Fourth and fifth graders will start with the cows and horses. Second and third graders will be with the chicken and pigs. That leaves kindergarten and first graders with goats and sheep. You'll switch and all get a chance to be with all the animals. Dismiss."
After forty-five minutes, the children switch and work with different animals. Then once again another forty-five minutes later. The children are starving by the time lunch rolls around. This time Mary ensures she gets to sit with Andy. Andy is with a lot of his friends, but he prioritizes his friendship with Mary. She stays quiet the whole lunch. During the afternoon activities, Andy, Mary, and the rest of the second and third graders practice their roping. Andy is an expert and helps the other campers (mostly girls). Afterwards, everyone switches. The second and third graders start to learn how to ride horses. They start that day by just learning the how-to and getting on.
Everyone is pretty tired and ready for some relaxation after the long morning and early afternoon. Mary's counselor insists that the girls remain in the beds and follow the spirit of the law. She forces them to nap or read. Which doesn't please most of the girls seeing as they didn't bring any books. However, Mary brought some paper and crayons. She's content to sit on her bed and draw the animals she encountered. The counselor excuses herself to the bathroom.
"This is so boring," the long-haired blonde complains. "We have nothing to do."
"You can color. I'll share," Mary offers.
"Coloring is stupid," the blonde grimaces.
"We can talk quietly," her red-headed friend suggests.
"Good idea. I can't wait to sleep under the stars tomorrow. Even though it's dangerous," the blonde stresses teasingly.
Mary tenses. The blonde giggles with her friends. They clearly know the joke.
"Dangerous?" Mary echoes.
"Out with the wild animals. I heard a girl went missing last year. She went to the bathroom but got lost in the woods," the blonde lies.
Mary bites her lip.
"R-Really?" Mary slightly trembles.
The counselor walks back into the room.
"Quiet time is almost up. We'll have snack before the late afternoon activities. We'll start with craft," she announces.
Andy and Mary sit together while eating their snack.
"You having fun?" Andy asks.
"Yeah," Mary's voice is lowered.
"Something wrong?" Andy picks up on it right away.
"Do we have to sleep under the stars?" Mary worries.
"One night we do. It's so fun! The crickets are so loud. It's not like being at home," Andy gets excited.
"Isn't it dangerous?" Mary fears.
"No. It's fun! You'll love it," Andy assures.
"B-But didn't a girl dis-disappear last year? She got l-lost in the woods," Mary shakes.
Andy laughs.
"No. That didn't happen," Andy denies. "Where did you hear that?"
"A girl from my cabin, Jessica," Mary answers.
"I'm sure she was just teasing you. Jessica does that."
"Oh okay. Why would she do that?"
"Girls are weird."
"Hey!"
Andy laughs, followed by Mary. Crafts and games follow snack for the second and third graders. Dinner is soon after. The day is wrapped up with singing and smores by the fireplace. The fourth and fifth graders are the first to sleep under the stars. Boys are one side of the stable and corrals while girls stay on the other.
Every day of the week has the same schedule. On Tuesday night the second and third graders sleep under the stars. It takes a while for Mary to settle down. The sounds eventually calm her and allow her to sleep. By Friday the group is better at riding horses. Parents come and pick up the children on Friday, just after three. Andy and Mary are exhausted by the time they reach home. Mary's parents are waiting with the three kids when they pull up.
"Welcome back kiddos!" Sofia greets warmly.
"Mama!" Mary runs into her arms.
Sofia squeezes her daughter until she complains of being unable to breathe. With hugs exchanged, the eight of them gather around.
"We have a surprise for you," Jason announces.
Andy and Mary gasp in delightful surprise.
"What? What?! What!" Andy and Mary burst with curiosity.
"It's in the backyard. Let's go," Jason leads the way.
The group moves to the backyard. Andy and Mary notice right away the tree between their house now has wood built on it.
"A treehouse! So cool!" Andy exclaims.
"It's for us?" Mary wonders.
"It'll be for all you kids. But right now, you and Andy are the only ones old enough to be up there. An adult must be aware that one or both of you are up there. Understand?" Jason explains.
"Yes!"
"Promise?" Emily questions.
"Promise!" Andy and Mary agree.
"Can we go up there?" Andy shakes in anticipation.
"Of course," Sofia allows.
Andy and Mary climb up the ladder. It's a simple rectangular wooden structure. There's a hole big enough for an entrance. On the side is a small window cut out.
"Do you two like it?" Jason inquires.
"Yes!" Mary beams.
"We love it!" Andy adds.
"We're glad. Why don't you two come down?" Emily invites.
"NO!" the children protest.
The parents laugh.
"Alright, you can stay there until dinner is ready," Sofia allows.
Even when dinner is ready, it takes some convincing to get the children down. After dinner, Andy is about to run to his room when his mom stops him.
"Andy, I need to run some errands. It won't take long. Then you can go play with your toys," Emily relays.
"Can't I stay here?"
"You know you aren't old enough. Come on, the sooner we go the sooner we'll be back."
The errand consists of going to the store for diapers and the pharmacy. Andy shakes back and forth willing the van to move faster. As soon as his mom pulls up to the house, Andy takes off his seatbelt and flies out of the car. He races up to his room and flicks on the lights. He immediately moves his desk chair to the shelf to get one of his favorite toys down.
"Hey, Woody! Woody?" Andy puzzles over his missing toy.
That's when he notices the display on his bed.
"Oh wow! New toys!" Andy beams.
He jumps off the chair and picks up Woody, Jane, and Bullseye.
"Cool! Thanks, mom!" Andy calls down even though she doesn't hear.
As Woody rides Bullseye, Jessie flies through the air.
"It's Bazooka Jane and her jet-propelled horse!" Andy mimics jet noises. "Woody, Buzz, that polecat Zurg has stolen my space cows!"
A couple hours later Mrs. Davis comes up and tells Andy it's time for bed. The next morning, Andy sits at his desk and fixes Woody's arm. Thankfully his mother taught him how to sew simply, so he could fix his toys after tearing them numerous times. Andy tests the arm's strength.
"Andy, come on, hon. Time to go," Mrs. Davis enters Andy's room. "Hey you fixed Woody!"
"Yeah," Andy turns. "Glad I decided not to take him to camp. His whole arm might have come off."
Andy sets Woody down on his desk and leaves with his mother. While Mrs. Davis gets the car ready, Andy helps Molly walk to the car since she isn't too stable on her own. She giggles as she takes awkward steps. Andy laughs too. Buster is barking and running around the driveway.
"Come on honey. Come on over. Oh, you are such a big girl," Mrs. Davis holds her arms out. "Andy, you think she's ready to drive the car yet?"
"Yeah, and I can teach her," Andy jokes.
Andy lets Molly's arm go when she reaches out for her mom. Andy laughs as Buster barks and jumps on his leg. Before hopping into the car, Andy sees Mary in the treehouse with some toys. Mary spots him and waves. Andy waves back.
The two spend every day of the rest of the summer in the treehouse. They go to the carnival. Andy has his birthday party at pizza planet. Andy and Mary have the same teacher. They join the science fair. They receive a participation ribbon. The school year flies by.
The next summer Andy goes to cowboy camp on his own. He's able to bring Woody this time. Mary goes to a normal, basic camp during the same week. They visit the carnival once again. Andy starts playing soccer at a day camp. He really enjoys it. The two start fourth grade with different teachers. That doesn't stop their friendship from growing. This year they have a joint birthday party. The parents get a bounce house and an inflatable water slide. There are even two cakes. Though most children are more friends with Andy, Mary doesn't feel the least bit left out. Andy plays rec soccer.
The two of them enter the science fair again, earning third place this time. Sofia becomes pregnant with her fourth child, a boy. He's born in May. His name is Nolan. His looks mirror Sofia and Mary more with brown eyes and hair. Bo Beep is given away. Another school year comes and goes. The two families camp near the carnival and spend a few days there. If they're not at the carnival, they're out in nature. Andy once again goes to soccer camp then cowboy camp. Mary goes to the same camp from the previous year.
She meets nice girls in her cabin, something new to her. They hang out every moment together. Mary is even sad that camp ends. The girls live in completely different towns, but they hope to see each other next year. Fifth grade also presents with different teachers and a second place in the science fair. Andy continues to play rec soccer. With Molly in day care, Emily starts a new job in a doctor's office working in the front office. Her husband left enough funds for her to have a part time job working from home as an accountant before. She starts seeing a man. They take things slow, but Emily quickly realizes the relationship isn't going to go anywhere.
Before they know it, Andy and Mary finish elementary school. Late June, the two families leave the house for a road trip. The parents don't give the children any indication where they're heading. Mary rides with the Davises blasting Disney music. Mary is coloring in a book while Andy is playing with Woody and Buzz. Molly is content to eat some snacks. Though some do get thrown to the ground.
"Are you three excited?" Emily asks.
"You won't tell us where we're going!" Andy reminds.
"I'm excited though. Our trips are always fun," Mary points out.
"I'll give you a hint. It's somewhere you've always wanted to go," Emily teases in a singing voice.
Andy and Mary pout. They have no idea.
"Are we there yet?" Molly grumbles.
"Not too much longer," Emily promises.
"I have to go potty," Molly informs.
"Alright. I'll stop at a gas station," Emily decides.
She signals her exit off the freeway. The Gibbses follow her to the gas station.
"Does anyone else have to go?" Emily inquires.
"No," Andy denies.
"I don't need to go," Mary adds.
"Are you sure?" Emily emphasizes. "You two haven't gone since we left. Why don't you try. You'll have to come in with me anyway."
"Alright," Andy agrees.
The three of them meet the Gibbses inside. Though Andy and Mary don't go, they browse the different snack aisles. Emily gets them some chips, water, and a bag of peach rings. With everyone ready, they hit the road again. The freeway becomes more congested with more stops and go.
"Where are we?" Andy questions.
"Los Angeles," Emily answers.
"Is this where we're going?" Mary wonders.
"Kind of," Emily vaguely responds.
It seems like forever before the vehicles leave the busy freeway to the crazy streets. They pull into a hotel parking lot just before five. The group grabs their bags and enter the lobby. Sofia watches over the children while Jason and Emily check in. Their conjoined rooms are on the third floor. The Davises are in one room with the Gibbses in the other. After setting up their stuff and going out to dinner, the two families gather in the Davises' room.
"Now kids, it's important that you get a good night's sleep so we're going to go to bed early," Jason announces.
"Aww," the children deflate.
"But why? It's not our bedtime yet," Andy interjects.
"Because tomorrow we're going somewhere special. And you won't be able to handle a whole day if you're tired," Jason continues.
"Where are we going?" David presses.
The parents smile.
"We're going to Disneyland," Sofia reveals.
The room quickly fills with cheers and excited screams. The parents chuckle.
"That's why it's important you go to sleep because we have to wake up early," Emily repeats.
The children don't need convincing to get ready for bed. However, the excitement does keep them up until they pass out from exhaustion. The next morning, the children are practically bouncing off the walls. The parents get all the kids ready before packing lunch and snacks. They arrive at the park a quarter to eight. Jason gets the children's attention.
"Here's the plan. Nolan, Bella, Molly, and David will stay with Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Gibbs for the first part of the day. Andy and Mary will be with me. At lunch we'll switch things up. Sound good?" Jason relays.
All are in agreement. Jason, Andy, and Mary head straight to Space Mountain once allowed to venture off. The rest remain on Main Street. They ride some of the vehicles. Then the six of them go to Fantasyland to ride some of the kiddy rides. After riding some rides in Tomorrowland, Jason, Andy, and Mary head to Adventureland for Indiana Jones and the Jungle Cruise. Before lunch, the three ride Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion.
Everyone meets up to have the lunch they packed. Luckily, they were able to find some shade against the sweltering heat.
"What was your favorite ride?" Mary turns to Andy.
"Space Mountain for sure! What about you?"
"Same! I love rollercoasters and it's so cool in the dark!"
"I hope we get to go on it again."
"Me too. But we still have so many more rides to go on!"
"Exactly," Emily interjects. "It's my turn to go on some with you guys."
"You like going on rides?" Andy perplexes.
"Of course I do. I just haven't been on any in a long time. Not since…" Emily pauses before looking at Andy with a bittersweet smile. "Not since your father and me went to an amusement park just after you were born."
"Emily, could you help me with some of the children in the bathroom?" Sofia requests.
"Of course. You be good for Mr. Gibbs," Emily addresses the remaining kids.
Sofia, Emily, Nolan, Molly, and Bella head to the restroom. Jason sits with David, looking at some characters passing by. Andy looks conflicted. Mary picks up right away.
"You okay?" Mary lightly taps his shoulder against her own.
Andy nods.
"You don't talk about your dad much," Mary ventures cautiously.
"I don't remember much about him," Andy scrunches his nose. "I remember when… that's when he gave me Woody. It was his toy as a child. He always wanted to take me to Disneyland, but he never got to."
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked," Mary apologizes.
"It's okay. We're best friends. We tell each other everything. Friends…"
"Till the end of time."
"So… are you keeping any secrets from me?"
"Not that I'd tell you," Mary jokes.
Andy playfully shoves Mary causing her to laugh. A few minutes later the women come back with the kids. Emily, Sofia, Andy, Mary, and David start at the Matterhorn before going to Critter Country and Frontierland. They ride the carousel before going on some rides Emily and Sofia missed out on that Andy and Mary went on earlier. For dinner, they meet up in front of Pirates of the Caribbean.
"Where are we eating?" Sofia inquires.
"At a place I've always wanted to try, the Blue Bayou," Jason shares.
"Oh Jason that's too much!" Sofia gasps in surprise yet delight.
"It's so delicious," Emily recalls. "And the best scenery of all the restaurants."
As luck would have it, the group gets to see people pass by on the ride. Emily was right, the meal is delicious. They would remember that meal just as much as the rest of the day. Once the meal is thoroughly eaten, the group stays together for the next couple hours. Emily, Sofia, Nolan, David, Bella, and Molly go back to the hotel early. The other three stay behind. They see fireworks and experience more rides. Though the two want to stay until the moment the park closes, Jason insists they leave around ten.
The magical day comes to an end. The ride home is a little somber. But at least each child has a souvenir to entertain them on the way back.
The summer brings the carnival, soccer camp for Andy, and regular camp for Mary. Andy is sad to be too old for cowboy camp. Other than that, the two spend the entire summer in the treehouse or at Pizza Planet. Sometimes just the two of them, sometimes with friends. Andy, Mary, and some other friends stand at the ticket exchange counter. The friends bicker over which prizes are best. Andy and Mary stare at a particular prize.
"It's not fair," Andy voices.
"Kind of is. The best prizes should be worth the most tickets," Mary reasons with a smile.
"But it's impossible to get that many tickets!" Andy gestures dramatically.
"I find it fascinating how much you want it when you don't even skate," Mary points out.
"Blake let me try his board. And we went to this skate park the other week… is it crazy that I want it?"
"I don't think so. I just find the timing humorous."
"Of course the prize comes out a week after I spent all my tickets. Stupid remote-control drone," Andy grumbles. "Can you loan me the tickets?"
"I spent mine not that long ago too. Stupid giant stuffed elephant," Mary echoes. "But you'll get enough again."
"You're right. It'll just take more time. I should probably figure out if it's even worth spending so much on games and tickets rather than buying it at a store."
"That would be the smart decision."
"Okay well we know my goal prize. What are you going for?"
"Hmm," Mary glances over all the ultimate prizes. "I'm thinking the art set."
"The art set?" Andy repeats in disbelief. "How is that even almost worth as much as the skateboard?"
"Two 96 Crayola boxes! With paint, coloring books, and the biggest colored pencil set. Seems fair to me."
"Maybe to you because you're so weird."
"Hey!" Mary objects with a hand on her hip.
One of their friends joins them. He has darker skin and even darker hair. He's wearing shorts, a tank, and a baseball cap backwards. Andy has known him since was really young, before he moved. His name is Jordan.
"Are you two fighting over prizes again?" Jordan teases.
"As if. Andy is just being a jerk," Mary sticks out her tongue.
"I was kidding!" Andy defends.
Jordan shakes his head.
"Why are you two over here? You haven't played any games yet," Jordan inquires.
"Motivation. Figuring out what prizes we're going to work toward," Mary answers.
"You two are so weird," Jordan chuckles.
"Told you," Andy turns to Mary with his tongue sticking out.
"He was talking about both of us!" Mary counters.
"Just kiss already," Jordan prompts.
"Ew Jordan, you know we're just friends," Andy reminds.
"And like I'd let Andy kiss me," Mary adds folding her arms.
"What does that mean?! I'm not worth kissing?" Andy feigns offensive.
"You heard me."
"Oh, just you wait Mary Gibbs. I'll get a kiss from you one of these days," Andy winks.
Mary rolls her eyes with a sigh.
"While you plan that out, I'll be busy winning tickets," Mary walks away.
"I'll never get enough for the skateboard before someone else gets it. Jordan! Give me your tickets."
"I haven't played any games yet! Besides, I'll be using what little tickets I get for my own prize. You know I'm not as good as you."
"It was worth a try."
"Get your girlfriend to give you tickets. She's good at these games."
"Shut up," Andy shoves Jordan before walking away.
While both denied having any feelings for each other, Jordan knew better. But they're young. It's only a matter of time before they get together. Their story is only really beginning.
Sorry if this is a little slow. Promise it picks up. It just might take a couple chapters. I used the new friend description, Jordan, from Andy's birthday party. I will use two others in the future. If you look at the movie about the 10:00-10:05 minute mark, the boys are in the entryway. Jordan is the boy on the stairs. I'll also use the boy wearing a sailboat shirt and the one wearing a little yellow shirt and dark brown hair coming from the bottom of the screen. Thank you for reading and please review!
