09-02-2020, 01:58 PM
Madge and Susie made the trip back south in very good time, and arrived in time for Susie to catch a quick shower, being very careful not to wet her hair, before getting dressed for the night.
Tom Collins found he was pacing about the house like a caged cat. He knew what Michael had planned for the night, at least in part, and while he had given his permission he wasn't sure he was really happy with his decision. The fact was he wasn't ready to give up his little girl yet. While he wanted her to be happy, and he knew she loved Michael with all she had it was hard to see this time come. He really regretted taking the afternoon off of work so he would be there for the guys to come pick up the girls. He needed something to do with himself. Finally, he threw up his hands in frustration and went out to the garage and raised the bonnet on the old 'Bug-Eye' and unnecessarily pulled the spark plugs, cleaned and regapped the leads, and cursing heartily when he didn't get the wrench on properly, banging his knuckles, all just because tears in his eyes kept him from seeing.
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Doctor Tom Meechum and Mary returned home from work to find two very excited girls touching up hair and makeup prior to putting on their dresses. Mary insisted they sit down and eat something, but both girls were so keyed up they weren't able to eat. Tom hid out in the room they used as an office, totally unused to all of the carryings on among the female gender. He really didn't see what all of the fuss was about. He'd been to quite a number of Marine Corps Balls, and even when he had a full set of the Mess Dress uniform it was just a matter of putting it on and making sure everything was shipshape.
Charlotte Thyme rang the doorbell while the girls were still sitting at table. She and Mary had agreed to both help the girls get ready at the Winters' home because Rosemary wanted to surprise Justin with her dress, just as if she was really a date instead of just his sister. Mary thought it was 'cute' and happily agreed.
"Pete said he'd come over later, in time for pictures. He didn't see any need to be underfoot now." Tom overheard Charlotte and wished desperately that he could go over to the Thyme house for a bit.
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At last Michael and I were ready to go. I really have to say there is a big difference between a tux tailored specifically for you, and a rental that is quickly altered for you. Michael looked very sharp and crisp, while I felt like a little boy wearing his father's suit!
At last the limousine came to pick us up, and Michael and I went out to it. We had a Lincoln Navigator that was stretched one hundred twenty inches, more than we needed, but with the girls dresses being what they are we thought the extra little bit of a stretch would be nicer than trying to squeeze into a shorter car. Michael double-checked when we got in, but the driver had removed all of the alcohol since we are under-aged. "That would be the last thing I need tonight of all nights. If they did a car check and found alcohol in here I'd be really cooked!"
I gave Rosemary a quick text to let her know we were on the way, and to remind her about Michael's accident so they wouldn't react badly when they saw his bandage. Texting Rosemary reminded me. What was I going to do about that Koala?
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Tom Collins found he was pacing about the house like a caged cat. He knew what Michael had planned for the night, at least in part, and while he had given his permission he wasn't sure he was really happy with his decision. The fact was he wasn't ready to give up his little girl yet. While he wanted her to be happy, and he knew she loved Michael with all she had it was hard to see this time come. He really regretted taking the afternoon off of work so he would be there for the guys to come pick up the girls. He needed something to do with himself. Finally, he threw up his hands in frustration and went out to the garage and raised the bonnet on the old 'Bug-Eye' and unnecessarily pulled the spark plugs, cleaned and regapped the leads, and cursing heartily when he didn't get the wrench on properly, banging his knuckles, all just because tears in his eyes kept him from seeing.
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Doctor Tom Meechum and Mary returned home from work to find two very excited girls touching up hair and makeup prior to putting on their dresses. Mary insisted they sit down and eat something, but both girls were so keyed up they weren't able to eat. Tom hid out in the room they used as an office, totally unused to all of the carryings on among the female gender. He really didn't see what all of the fuss was about. He'd been to quite a number of Marine Corps Balls, and even when he had a full set of the Mess Dress uniform it was just a matter of putting it on and making sure everything was shipshape.
Charlotte Thyme rang the doorbell while the girls were still sitting at table. She and Mary had agreed to both help the girls get ready at the Winters' home because Rosemary wanted to surprise Justin with her dress, just as if she was really a date instead of just his sister. Mary thought it was 'cute' and happily agreed.
"Pete said he'd come over later, in time for pictures. He didn't see any need to be underfoot now." Tom overheard Charlotte and wished desperately that he could go over to the Thyme house for a bit.
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At last Michael and I were ready to go. I really have to say there is a big difference between a tux tailored specifically for you, and a rental that is quickly altered for you. Michael looked very sharp and crisp, while I felt like a little boy wearing his father's suit!
At last the limousine came to pick us up, and Michael and I went out to it. We had a Lincoln Navigator that was stretched one hundred twenty inches, more than we needed, but with the girls dresses being what they are we thought the extra little bit of a stretch would be nicer than trying to squeeze into a shorter car. Michael double-checked when we got in, but the driver had removed all of the alcohol since we are under-aged. "That would be the last thing I need tonight of all nights. If they did a car check and found alcohol in here I'd be really cooked!"
I gave Rosemary a quick text to let her know we were on the way, and to remind her about Michael's accident so they wouldn't react badly when they saw his bandage. Texting Rosemary reminded me. What was I going to do about that Koala?
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