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posted by Peaceandlove67
It was my twelfth birthday. After the celebration, I was in the study room, browsing the Internet on my computer. As I was browsing the Internet, I saw something that caught my attention. It was a heading that said, "Today is the 50th anniversary of when John Lennon 说 that the Beatles are 更多 流行的 than Jesus." I was curious. I thought, Is that why Father doesn't like the fact that Mother and I are Beatles fans? Now, I knew a bit about the Beatles. I knew that they were extremely 流行的 in the 60's. I knew that they were synonymous with the British Invasion. I knew about the Paul is Dead rumor. I knew they changed their appearance and musical style throughout the 60's. I also knew that they broke up in 1970 and went their separate ways, but I wished they would have stayed together. I knew that John was murdered on December 8, 1980, and I knew George died of cancer on November 29, 2001, two very sad days for Beatles fans. I never knew that John had 说 that the Beatles were 更多 流行的 than Jesus. Mother never told me that. I only know that we listened to the Beatles when Father wasn't around. Mother said, "This will be our secret, Ellie." I also knew that Father was a self-righteous, bible-thumping puritan. If he got angry with me, he would hit me with his bible. He was worse when he was drunk. He would beat me with his belt. It really hurt.
To be continued.
Over the 下一个 couple of weeks, the wedding started to come together. Everett's mother took Una shopping to find the perfect 水鸭, 蓝绿色, 深青色 fabric for the bridesmaids' dresses, 表 covers, and such. Una had picked out some of her very best actress 老友记 along with Kaitlyn to be her bridesmaids, and one of Everett's little cousins would be the 花 girl.
Everett's father called up some caterers and arranged times for Una and Everett to come have sample meals.
"I don't want anything too, too fancy," Una said. "Nothing our guests won't recognize. I just want good food!"
Una's mother helped them look up...
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Una and Everett were looking through the bridal magazine to pick out a color scheme for their wedding. Finally, Everett said, "Since your 最喜爱的 color is blue, and mine is green, why not use the color teal? It's the perfect combination of both colors." Una smiled and said, "Everett, you're a genius. It will also represent the two of us coming together as one." Once they picked out the color scheme and the decorations, they ordered some 比萨, 比萨饼 and had it delivered to Everett's apartment. Una was quiet throughout dinner. Although she and Everett had accomplished a few things, her mind kept going...
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Everett was a little too stressed himself, when Una got back to his place, to immediately notice how she was feeling. "I've been looking at dozens of venues since 你 left," he 说 when she came in, barely looking up, "and I think I may have found three that might work. We should call them as soon as possible before they don't have any time slots when we need them." He ran his hand through his hair and turned to face Una, offering her the best smile he could manage. "But enough about that. Let's - are 你 okay, Una?"
Una immediately did her best to smile back at him. She hadn't meant to let...
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Una had lunch with her mother. As they ate, Una asked, "Mother, what was your wedding like?" Mrs. Stratton smiled. She said, "It was nothing fancy, but it was beautiful. Our wedding just had family and close friends, so it was small. Still, the 花 were beautiful and blue, since blue is my 最喜爱的 color. It was also your father's 最喜爱的 color. Anyway, before we got started, my father asked if I was sure this was what I wanted, because if I wasn't, I didn't have to do it. I 说 that I wanted to get married, so once the 音乐 started, he walked me down the aisle. Your father and I got...
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Una and Everett didn't wait long after their eventful proposal before getting straight to the wedding planning. They even ran ideas 由 each other while Una stayed with Everett during his recovery, but as soon as he was fully better they started planning in earnest.
"It's April. If we start now, I think we can have everything ready 由 July," Everett said.
He was busily making a 列表 of all the things he and Una would have to arrange before the big day.
"Oh, yes!" Una brightened, her face barely visible over an armload of style magazines she had gotten for bridesmaid dress inspiration. "I'd love...
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After Everett received his discharge papers and his crutches, Una asked him, "Are 你 hungry?" He said, "Yes, very." She said, "Okay. We'll get something to eat, then I'll take 你 home." After they ate 晚餐 at a burger joint, they went back to Everett's apartment. Una decided to stay with Everett so that she could help him with whatever he needed. Mrs. Stratton approved of Una's decision. Everett's knee healed in a few days. After that, he and Una decided that they would start planning their wedding. It is a 日 that they are both looking 前锋, 期待 to.

THE END
posted by Rubyrings
Una collapsed into a chair in the hospital's waiting room, knees shaky. She had been so determined to help Everett she hadn't even noticed how heavy he was compared to her until a nurse had taken him from her arms and helped him into an examination room.
Would Everett be okay?? She hadn't expected their nice romantic trip to the park to go like this! He hadn't even had a chance to ask her his question.... Which, not that it was important right now, she still didn't know what it was.
It seemed much longer than it really had been before a doctor finally emerged from the examining room.
"How is he?!"...
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由 the 下一个 day, Everett decided to propose to Una at the park. He thought it would be the perfect place to do it. He figured that going there in the middle of the week would be best. That way, it wouldn't be too crowded. It would just be the two of them. It was beautiful and sunny too. What could possibly go wrong? When they arrived at the park, Una said, "This is so nice, Everett." He smiled. "I'm glad 你 think so." She said, "It's so quiet and peaceful, and the weather is perfect." He said, "Indeed." After a pause, he said, "Una, there's something I want to ask you." She said, "Oh? What's...
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posted by Rubyrings
And of course, Everett's parents did 爱情 Una.
"You must be Una," his mother 说 warmly, enveloping Una in a warm hug as soon as she came in the door. "Everett's told us so much about you, I would have known 你 anywhere! Please, make yourself at home."
"I've heard a lot of good things about you, young lady," 说 Everett's father, shaking Una's hand firmly. "Everett thinks very highly of you."
Kaitlyn, who already knew Una, waved cheerfully as Una came into the living room to 座位 herself with the family.
The visit was so comfortable, Una might have been part of the family forever. Everett's...
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posted by Peaceandlove67
The 下一个 evening, Everett went to Una's house to pick her up for 晚餐 with his family. He knocked on the door. Mrs. Stratton answered. She said, "Hi, Everett. Una's upstairs getting ready." He said, "That's all right, Mrs. Stratton." He then showed her the ring he had bought and said, "Look what I got Una." Mrs. Stratton said, "It's beautiful!" He said, "I'm glad 你 think so. I'm going to ask Una to marry me." Needless to say, Mrs. Stratton was thrilled. She said, "You definitely have my blessing. You've been perfect for Una." Everett smiled. He asked, "How did Mr. Stratton propose to you?"...
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posted by Rubyrings
"Mom, Dad, Kaitlyn, I have something to tell you."
Everett's parents looked up from where they had seated themselves in their homey, comfortable living room. "Of course, sweetie," his mother said, but Kaitlyn grinned. "Oh, I bet I know what this is about."
Their mother smiled at her. "Well, let's let Everett tell us."
"Go on, son," his father encouraged him.
Everett took a breath and pulled out the box with the ring he'd gotten for Una. "I'm going to ask Una to marry me. I 爱情 her and I know I want to spend the rest of my life with her."
Kaitlyn gave a little jump and clapped her hands. "I knew...
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posted by Peaceandlove67
After giving it a lot of thought, Everett decided he was finally going to do it. He was finally going to ask Una to marry him. Of course, he needed a ring to present to her when he proposed. One day, he went to the jewelry store to pick out a ring. As he looked around, the owner of the store asked, "Do 你 need help finding anything?" Everett said, "Yes, I do. I'm looking for the perfect ring. I'm planning on asking my girlfriend to marry me." The store owner smiled. "Yes, of course. Right this way." The store owner showed Everett a very beautiful diamond ring. Everett said, "That will look...
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Una, Everett, and Kaitlyn had 晚餐 at a nice restaurant. As they ate, Una asked, "So, Kaitlyn, what are 你 majoring in?" Kaitlyn replied, "Well, I'm a biology major. I'm hoping to be a veterinarian." Una said, "You're an animal lover. That's great!" Kaitlyn said, "Yes, I've always been an animal lover. How about you?" Una replied, "Well, I always wanted a dog, but my mother is highly allergic. With that being said, I'm so busy with acting, I'm not sure I'd have time for one now." Kaitlyn said, "That's true. 狗 do require a lot of attention. I'm hoping to get one after I finish with veterinary school and get 更多 settled." Everett smiled as he listened to Una and Kaitlyn's conversation. He was happy to see that they were getting along so well. He thought, This is wonderful. I think it'll work if Una and I decide to get married.

THE END
posted by Rubyrings
That evening, Everett picked up Una from her 首页 and took her to the bus station to meet Kaitlyn. Una scanned the passengers as they got off, trying to figure out which one looked like she would have the role of Everett's sister, but she didn't get the chance to guess before a voice cried out, "Hey, big brother!" and a young woman ran 前锋, 期待 to throw her arms around Everett.
"Hey, little sister!" He returned her hug and took her heavy duffel bag from her, lifting it onto his own shoulder.
Everett turned to Una and opened his mouth, but before he could introduce her Kaitlyn said, "I bet I know...
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"What do 你 mean?" Una once again prepared to listen. Everett replied, "While my immediate family was supportive of my dream to go into film editing, not everyone was kind. Lots of people told me that I couldn't do it: most of my schoolmates, some teachers, even my extended family." She said, "How awful!" He said, "I know, but I didn't let that keep me down. My father even told me that I should go for it, no matter what anyone says. I looked at different film schools, and I got accepted into one that is fairly close to where I grew up. Upon graduating, I started preparing to go to film school. I started that fall, and I got a job at the local 餐车, 晚餐, 小餐馆 to help my parents cover the apartment rent." Una added, "And that's where we met." Everett smiled. "Yes, Una. My life only got brighter from there." She said, "Aw! I say the same to you, Everett." With that, they kissed.
posted by Rubyrings
Una smiled. "Let's hear it. What did 你 tell them?"
"I told them only cowards picked on little girls like they were doing," Everett recalled. "I told them they'd better be careful before the whole school realized they were cowards and somebody came for them like they were doing to Kaitlyn. And I told them if they wanted a fight, they could fight someone their own size, because I would do it. At first they didn't believe me, but when they saw I wasn't backing down, they ran away. I think they were afraid I might mean it this time." Everett smiled. "There was a rumour the ringleader of the bullies...
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"What did 你 father say?" Una continued holding Everett's hand as she asked this question. She prepared to listen. Everett replied, "He told me that he was sorry I had gone through that. He also told me that I should use this as a reminder to never treat anyone else like that. I 说 that I wouldn't, and I haven't. I never forgot that conversation. Still, I developed a fear of small spaces." Una said, "Well, I don't blame 你 after what you've been through." He said, "After that, I decided to work on my confidence. It wasn't easy, but I knew I had to have the courage to stand up to the bullies."...
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posted by Rubyrings
"What?!" cried Una. "What would 你 be bullied for?"
Everett felt a rush of warmth at Una's immediate defence of him. It made the long-ago painful memories a little easier to talk about. "I was shy. I was always a quiet kid, and I was scared to approach anyone. The other kids teased me and called me a baby and a sissy. When we all had to introduce ourselves to the class and I told them about my little sister, and how much I enjoyed playing with her, they made fun of me for weeks about how my best friend was a little girl."
Una was outraged. "That's awful!"
Everett nodded, 迷失 for a moment in...
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posted by Peaceandlove67
"I was born here in California," Everett began. "I grew up not too far from Hollywood." Una asked, "Is that why 你 got into film editing?" He replied, "Not exactly, but we'll get to that later. I lived in an average-sized house with my parents. It was bigger than an apartment 或者 condo, but it was smaller than a mansion. About two and a half years after I was born, Kaitlyn was born." Una asked, "How did 你 feel about becoming an older brother?" He smiled. "I was thrilled. Once Kaitlyn was able to walk, she became my shadow. She followed me everywhere, even if she really shouldn't have." Una...
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posted by Rubyrings
Una and Everett were out on a 日期 one day, sitting in a 餐车, 晚餐, 小餐馆 with sandwiches and milkshakes while Una told Everett about a role she'd just gotten in a short film.
"That's great, Una," Everett 说 when she was done talking. "I'm so proud of you."
Una grinned. "So... are 你 going to invite me out to 晚餐 to celebrate? I'm free Saturday," she added with a teasing smile.
Everett laughed, then stopped suddenly as he remembered something. "Actually, my little sister Kaitlyn's coming into town this Saturday, and she'll need me to 显示 her around. Hey, I know - why don't 你 both come to dinner...
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