Peaceandlove67 Article: Paul's Driven To Help final part

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posted by Rubyrings

At Hank's football game, though, Paul got quite the surprise.
Hank was doing really well on the field, and even though Paul didn't really like or understand football, he was sitting in the front row cheering for his brother. He could see Hank and his friends on the benches whenever they weren't on the field, excitedly talking about all the places they could drive now, and he was just happy Hank was happy.
At halftime, while Hank was cooling off with some water and Paul was considering going to get something to eat, three of Hank's friends whispered together for a few moments, staring right at Paul, and then started to make their way over to him. Paul tensed, but held his ground. He could see Hank, suddenly alert and eyeing the group warily.
"Hey, Paul," one of the guys said as they all stopped right in front of him.
"Hey," Paul replied carefully.
"So we heard you were the one who helped Hank pass his driver's test the second time," Hank's friend went on. "Nice one."
"We wouldn't have thought there was anything in taking a deep breath," the second guy went on, "but you know something - it's been helping me when I take my new car out for a spin. Not that I get nervous," he added hastily.
"So we wanted to say - well, nice going," the third one added, arms folded and not looking directly at Paul, as though he was unused to giving compliments.
"Yeah," the first friend finished for all of them. "Guess you're all right after all, theatre boy." He punched Paul lightly in the arm. Paul automatically put up a hand to defend himself, but it was only a friendly punch, and it didn't hurt at all.
The three guys walked away, leaving Paul not quite sure of what had just happened.
"Were those three bothering you?" Hank's voice came from right behind Paul.
"No," Paul assured him. "I think now even your friends understand the power of just taking a deep breath."

Peaceandlove67, RocknRollSoul60 and 5 others like this

80smusiclover1 What a satisfying ending this was! I can tell those three guys learned a lesson they'll never forget.

BingoPB I'm glad Hank's friends respect Paul now. It looks like they'll never bother him again.

60smusicluv Indeed. I'm sure at the very least, Paul will have a cordial relationship with Hank's friends.

RetroRock64 Yeah. I don't think Hank's friends will be bosom buddies with Paul, but at least they're friendly to him now.

Roldan13 For sure. Will we be seeing more of Hank and Paul?

RocknRollSoul60 I think we will.

Peaceandlove67 Yes, you will. It'll be after New Years.

Rubyrings You will be seeing more of them - I think we can safely say they were a success!

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Young Everett part 7

posted by Rubyrings

That evening, Everett picked up Una from her home 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 forward 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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Young Everett part 6

posted by Peaceandlove67

"What do you 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 diner 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.

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Young Everett part 5

posted by Rubyrings

Una smiled. "Let's hear it. What did you 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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Young Everett part 4

posted by Peaceandlove67

"What did you 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 said 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 you 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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Young Everett part 3

posted by Rubyrings

"What?!" cried Una. "What would you 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, lost for a moment in...

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Young Everett part 2

posted by Peaceandlove67

"I was born here in California," Everett began. "I grew up not too far from Hollywood." Una asked, "Is that why you 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 or 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 you 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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Young Everett part 1

posted by Rubyrings

Una and Everett were out on a date one day, sitting in a diner with sandwiches and milkshakes while Una told Everett about a role she'd just gotten in a short film.
"That's great, Una," Everett said when she was done talking. "I'm so proud of you."
Una grinned. "So... are you going to invite me out to dinner 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 show her around. Hey, I know - why don't you both come to dinner...

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Goodbye 2022

posted by Peaceandlove67

Hi, everyone! Antonia here, and it is hard to believe that we've come to the end of another year. As I am posting this, in just a few hours, we'll be in a New Year: 2023. Of course, it'll already be 2023 by the time most of you see this anyway. I have a lot I want to cover, so I'll get right to it.

This year has had its ups and downs. It has been defined by the death of many notable people. For me, the death of Christine McVie hit pretty hard, being that I'm a huge Fleetwood Mac fan. Which celebrity death hit you the hardest? Feel free to tell me in the comments. Unfortunately, I experienced...

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2022 Holiday Message

posted by Peaceandlove67

Hi, everyone! Antonia here, and I am finally doing what you've all been waiting for! This is the 2022 holiday message blog. I know you all look forward to it every year. Without further ado, I'll get right to everything I want to say.

I know for many of you, this has been a tough year. There have been so many deaths of so many notable people, and the year's not over yet. For me, this year is particularly tough with the loss of my grandfather. It'll be hard having Christmas without him, but he would want us to have a good time. He wouldn't want our lives to stop because he's gone.

We enjoyed the...

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Plans for the Remainder of 2022

posted by Peaceandlove67

Hi, everyone! Antonia here, and I decided to post this blog about my plans for the remainder of 2022. Without further ado, I'll get right to it.

As this year is drawing to a close, Layla and I decided together that our most recent fan fiction is the last fan fiction of this year. Don't fret; there will be more next year. We're thinking about doing Everett's backstory, so stay tuned for that. I have posted a poll where you can vote for your favorite fan fiction of 2022. If you haven't already, go ahead, head to the poll section, and vote for your favorite fan fiction this year.

I will be posting...

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Una and the Secret of the Haunted House final part

posted by Rubyrings

Some time later, Una and Everett were settled in a cozy small cafe eating sandwiches and sipping pumpkin spice lattes while foil cutouts of cute ghosts and pumpkins hung from the walls around them.
"Thanks again, Una," Everett said after a time. "I just... I don't like small spaces very much."
Una smiled at him and reached across the table to touch his hand. "Hey, you saved my life once. It's time I saved yours."
They sat in a comfortable silence for a bit, enjoying this much calmer stage of their Halloween celebrations. Una was first to break it.
"I can't believe we solved a real mystery! I can't wait to go home and tell Mother what the secret of the haunted house is."
"Yes," Everett smiled at her. "The secret is my talented actress and her ghost impression."
Una beamed.

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Una and the Secret of the Haunted House part 5

posted by Peaceandlove67

Una followed the sound of Everett hyperventilating. She called out, "Hold on, Everett! I'm coming!" As she made her way up the stairs, she heard a thump. She listened, but there was nothing but silence. She said to herself, "Oh, no! I hope Everett hasn't fainted!" She continued to search for him. She found a door that must've lead to the attic. She slowly opened it. "Everett," she called. "Can you hear me?" There was no answer. She turned on the light and looked around the room. Everett was lying unconscious on the floor. She rushed to his side, and he didn't stir. Una began shaking him and...

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Una and the Secret of the Haunted House part 4

posted by Rubyrings

Taking a breath to steady her nerves, Una made her way through the short entryway and into a main room. Old furniture was scattered everywhere, all of it draped in dust covers. Cobwebs and dust coated every surface and hung off the walls. Una shivered. What would she do if it turned out there really was a ghost here? What could she even do about it?
And she hadn't even brought shoes that were suitable for walking on such a filthy floor. Her gold kitten heels wobbled on the creaky floorboards, absolutely caked in dust and dirt except for a trail of prints leading from a back window to a door...

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Una and the Secret of the Haunted House part 3

posted by Peaceandlove67

As Una and Everett made their way to the front door, they noticed it had been left open. Everett allowed Una to go inside first, being the gentleman that he is. Before he could step inside, the door seemed to shut on its own. Una tried to open the door, but it was no use. It wouldn't budge. She cried out, "Everett! Help!" He also tried to open the door, but it still wouldn't budge. He said, "It's no use. I can't open this door." She asked, "Do you think you can get in through a window?" He said, "The downstairs windows are too small. I'll try to get in through the attic's window." She said,...

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Una and the Secret of the Haunted House part 2

posted by Rubyrings

"Thanks for coming with me, Everett," Una said as the two of them walked along towards the old house on the edge of town, Una holding on to Everett's arm as the sky slowly darkened and a chilly wind blew dead leaves around their feet. "I think my mother would have had a panic attack if I'd gone alone."
Everett smiled. "It sounds like a great way to spend Halloween night to me. But what made you decide you had to know if the house was haunted?"
Una shrugged. "I don't know. So I get to be the heroine who finds out the answer?"
The couple approached the house just around twilight. The place appeared...

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Una and the Secret of the Haunted House part 1

posted by Peaceandlove67

It was Halloween. Una and her mother were having lunch together. Una then asked, "Mother, do you remember the old house on the hill behind the high school?" Mrs. Stratton said, "I think so. Why?" Una said, "One of my friends told me that a film crew is going to be using it as a filming location for a new movie." Mrs. Stratton said, "That's nice." Una said, "There are rumors that the house is haunted." Mrs. Stratton said, "I believe I've heard people say it's haunted." Una said, "Well, I'm going over there tonight to see if it's really haunted." Mrs. Stratton said, "I think not! You could get...

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The Missing Friend final part

posted by Rubyrings

Uncle Bruce and Ferdinand waited anxiously in the waiting room for what felt like much longer than it actually was, until at last a doctor appeared.
"How is she?" demanded Ferdinand, before either the doctor or Bruce could speak.
The doctor addressed them both. "She suffered a lot of blood loss, but luckily you two brought her in before there was too much damage. We stitched her right up and treated her for infections. She's going to be fine."
Uncle Bruce let out a breath. Ferdinand sighed in relief.
"She should be ready to go home in a day or two," the doctor went on. "In the meantime, you two...

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The Missing Friend 6

posted by Peaceandlove67

Ferdinand's parents did not object to him staying with Bruce to find Anjanette. In fact, they encouraged it. Although he was worried about Anjanette, Ferdinand knew he had to sleep so that he would not be too tired to look for Anjanette. The next morning, Ferdinand and Bruce got up. After a quick breakfast, they started their search for Anjanette. They called her name, but there was no answer. Ferdinand said, "I hope nothing bad has happened to her." Bruce said, "Easy, Ferdinand. She may be too far away to hear us. It's hard to tell how far she has gone." They pressed on for what seemed like...

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The Missing Friend 5

posted by Rubyrings

Ferdinand gazed out the window of his parents' car, enjoying the view of the woods lining the road, lit by the occasional streetlamp. He and his family had visited with his uncle and were pleased to know that everything was going to be fine with him. His uncle had been able to sit up in bed and joke with them and everything. He and Ferdinand's mother had really gotten going with their jokes, and Ferdinand and his father had spent much of the time laughing.
As Ferdinand let the scenery roll by him, an odd sight suddenly caught his attention. "Mom, Dad - stop the car!"
His father pulled onto the...