wildroses
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Post by wildroses on Dec 19, 2006 13:47:42 GMT -5
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HY
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Post by HY on Dec 19, 2006 14:24:04 GMT -5
GP, I went back and read the original stories. This one flows so well from them! (including the secret the Liz's Godfather talked about). Keep up the good work. The suspense is keeping everyone coming back for more! Lyn
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Post by bec1224 on Dec 20, 2006 20:14:23 GMT -5
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Post by grumpypirate on Dec 21, 2006 16:52:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the wonderful comments wildroses, hy, and bec1224!!
Four days later, the kids were at school, Jack was with Marty shopping for Christmas presents for the kids, and Liz was at her club with Alex booking bands, when her cell phone went off. "Hello" She answered. "Mrs. Casey, this is the head nurse from Apple View elementary. I'm calling to say that Jessica passed out on the playground and is currently being taken to Scott and White hospital with her siblings Megan and Fulton accompanying her." "Thank you." Elizabeth stuttered. "I'll be right there." Elizabeth hung up here cell phone and rushed behind the bar to get her keys and wallet. "What's going on Liz?" Alex asked. "Jess is in the hospital." Elizabeth yelled running towards the door. She stopped and threw a pair of keys to her. "Close up the club, call Marty, and pick up the kids at school and take them home." "Give her my love." Alex yelled to her as she caught the keys. Elizabeth got into her car and sped to the hospital while Alex called Marty and told him. At the hospital, Elizabeth found Jessica's room and rushed there. Jessica was lying on a bed connected to a heart monitor and many other machines, deep in sleep white as a sheet. "Mrs. Casey." Asked a voice from behind her. Elizabeth turned around to ace a young man, roughly 27 with shaggy brown hair and stormy gray eyes. "I'm Dr. Henry Blake, Jessica's doctor and I would like to fill you in on her condition and ask you a few questions. "What's wrong with her?" Elizabeth asked. "Well Mrs. Casey," Dr Blake Began, "Call me Elizabeth." Liz interrupted. "Well, Elizabeth, we're not sure exactly of your daughters condition, but I have my best people on the case. We're going to run several tests and narrow down the diagnosis." "Is there anything that I can do to help?" Elizabeth asked. "I need you to answer some quick questions." Dr. Blake said. Elizabeth nodded her head and Dr. Blake continued. "Does anyone in your family or your husbands' family have any heart problems, or any other life threatening diseases?" Elizabeth shook her head. "That's all for now. I'll keep you updated." Dr. Blake said. He walked to the door but turned around. "Elizabeth," he began "pray for her. Pray for your daughter." Elizabeth nodded and looked at her young daughter. Dr. Blake turned to leave, but Elizabeth quickly asked, "Do you know where my other two children are?" "They're in the lobby waiting for you." Dr. Blake said, "I'll send them up here." "Thank you." She said. She walked over to her small daughter and took her hand. Tears poured down her face blinding her to all things around her. "It's ok Liz." A voice from behind her said. She turned around and crumpled into Marty's arms. "Momma" a misty eyed Megan said as she ran into her room and straight into her mother's arms. Fulton followed with a somber look and stood next to his father. "Hush baby." Elizabeth said while rocking her eldest daughter. "It'll be alright baby." "What did the doctor say?" Fulton asked. "They aren't sure what's wrong with her yet, but they have their best men on it." Elizabeth said causing Megan to sob harder. "Where's Jack?" Elizabeth asked Marty. "I sent him home so someone would be there when the kids got home." He replied. "You two need to get home." She said to Megan and Fulton. "You're no use sitting here." "I'll drive them." Marty said. Elizabeth nodded and pulled Megan from her the embrace she had her in. "Honey" she said, "Megan my angel, I need you to stop crying. You have to be strong for me and your brothers and sisters. Go home with your father, make a hot cup of coco for everyone and put on a funny movie. I'll call you if anything happens." "Ok Momma." Megan said wiping away her tears. Megan walked out the door followed by Fulton and with a quick glance at Elizabeth's tear-strained face, Marty. For the first time since she arrived, Elizabeth looked around the dull hospital room and at the many wires attached to her small daughter. She thought about the many times that it had been her lying in that bed, and at that moment, she wished it was her instead of her little Angel.
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HY
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Post by HY on Dec 21, 2006 17:13:05 GMT -5
Oh, now you've got me scared! You can't do anything to Jessica, it's not fair!
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bostongirl
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Post by bostongirl on Dec 21, 2006 22:08:22 GMT -5
I love this story. Did not see the first version. Can't wait for more !!!! You are an excellent writer.
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Post by grumpypirate on Dec 25, 2006 18:12:10 GMT -5
I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all my readers especially: bostongirl, hy, bec1224, wildroses, njbohemian, lhrocks34, wef, angie, OC, Zuraxichea, and Kes who posted comments. You are what kept me going and I can't thank you enough. Now without further wait................................the rest of the story:
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Post by grumpypirate on Dec 25, 2006 18:12:45 GMT -5
The days went on and no cure was found and the youngest of the Casey children remained as ill as ever. Christmas loomed closer and closer, but there was no normal holiday spirit at the children's household. Yes, they decorated a tree and hung up Christmas lights, but there was no spirit. The usual ceremonial angel was left off the top of the tree in hopes that the true angel of the household would be there soon to put it there. Elizabeth and Marty spent many days and nights in the hospital with their baby. The children were allowed to visit for a while after school each day. Many of their friends also came to check on the young one. Alex and Randy stayed at the house to try and keep things running as smoothly as possible. Stuffed animals and flowers filled the young patents room and seemed to only just brighten up the place. Two days before Christmas, a miracle happened. Elizabeth was asleep with her head on Jessica's bed when she heard a soft "mommy" issue from the small child's mouth. She immediately sat up and pressed the nurses call button. "Mommy is that you?" Jessica asked softly opening her blue eyes. "Oh baby!" Elizabeth yelled throwing her arms around her daughter, "oh my angel." Marty walked in at this time and ran to his baby girl and threw his arms around her. Elizabeth looked at him as tears of joy ran down her face. "I got you some tea on my way here." He said with tears in his eyes as he handed her the cup. "Thanks." Elizabeth said grinning while reaching down and giving her daughters hand a squeeze. Dr. Blake came in at that moment with a nurse and rushed the parents out of the room so he could conduct tests. Elizabeth ran to the phone and called Jack who relayed the good news to all the others who rejoiced with dancing around and hugging one another. An hour later, Dr. Blake came out of Jessica's room and announced that the little girl would be fine with plenty of rest. "It's a medical miracle." He said. "Whatever was wrong with her fixed by itself. I want to keep her here till Christmas Eve day and then she can go home for Christmas. On Christmas Eve Elizabeth and Marty took Jessica home. Her brothers and sisters greeted her with many hugs and kisses while Billy, Bobby, Alex, Dino and their families smiled and cheered. After the tiny child was tucked into a blanket in front of the fireplace, Marty turned to leave. "Don't go." Elizabeth said. "Please, stay. We're opening presents tonight." Marty smiled and sat down in an armchair. Jack walked over to Jessica who squealed with delight as she was hoisted up on his shoulders and given the angel to place on the tree. The children unwrapped their gifts and squealed with delight as they got toys, movies, and video games galore. Finally, after all presents were unwrapped and the clock read 10 past midnight, Elizabeth announced she had one more present. She ran to her room and came back with a large bulky package in her hand. "This was your Christmas present Marty." She said handing him the package. "The divorce papers. He replied opening the package. A grim feeling set into the room and on the children's faces. "Yes, our divorce papers." Elizabeth said. She grabbed them from him and threw them into the fire with a smile on her face. "Merry Christmas honey." Marty grabbed her and pulled her into a kiss. The children jumped up and crowded around them in a hug with Bobby, Alex, Billy, Dino, Kobyn, and all their families gathered around clapping and cheering.
THE END
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Post by grumpypirate on Dec 25, 2006 18:17:20 GMT -5
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bostongirl
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Post by bostongirl on Dec 25, 2006 21:23:01 GMT -5
Thank you. What a nice Christmas present !!!! I love happy endings. I have not read the first 2 parts. I just found this as I was working my little elf magic in the Creativity Vault. I am on my way to part 1 and 2.
Merry Christmas, Boston
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HY
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Post by HY on Dec 25, 2006 21:52:56 GMT -5
Oh, I love happy endings too! Thanks, GP, that was a perfect ending to the story! Merry Christmas to you! And I hope you get your dream of seeing Lovehammers live next year! for a wonderful story. And I hope you keep writing - you have a definite talent for it! Lyn
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Post by njbohemian on Dec 26, 2006 2:18:26 GMT -5
Here's to GP for completing the trilogy. Hopefully there will be more stories to come.
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bec1224
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Post by bec1224 on Dec 26, 2006 12:55:17 GMT -5
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Post by starcrossed on Dec 26, 2006 15:51:23 GMT -5
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Post by oceancat46 on Dec 26, 2006 21:16:55 GMT -5
Great finish to your story GP!! Hope you continue to share as you write new stories.
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Post by wefdweb on Dec 26, 2006 23:29:42 GMT -5
I can't believe the story ended...it was so great. Thank you so much for sharing your work GP. What a fabulous ending. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. I am thrilled you posted the link to your other stories. Yah, more to read. [img src=" lovehammersecards.com/MCorg/smilies/dancing6.gif"][/IMG]
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Post by grumpypirate on Dec 28, 2006 18:58:23 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I'm so glad I posted my stories cause I just got a new computer and when I went to transfer all my stories it didn't work!! So, I came back here and recopied them! Hee hee.
I'm working on another story, it's kinda sad, and not about LH. If you want to read it, just let me know.
I'm also thinking about writing more about the kids of Liz and Marty. What does everyone think. If you want me to I will. Hee hee.
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Post by jillywilly65 on Dec 28, 2006 19:10:28 GMT -5
Grumpy You had me so into this story near the end that I almost posted a prayer request in the prayer thread for Marty and Elizabeth, when I was like "you dork its just a story" You rock! I am going to read the other for sure Jilly
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Post by grumpypirate on Dec 28, 2006 19:19:19 GMT -5
That would have been funny Jilly!!! I would have prayed for them too!! I'm glad you liked the story and thanks for reading!!
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wildroses
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Post by wildroses on Dec 28, 2006 20:39:32 GMT -5
I can't believe its over I really loved all of them, you are such a talented writer. Of course I want to read your other story even if it's sad and not about LH. I would love if you wrote more about Marty and Liz and the kids A friend of mine asked me " Why are Marty and Liz getting a divorce!? Who wouldn't want to marry Marty"
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