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mrs.gingerhinkley · 01-06-2008, 04:22 PM

Okay, this is extremely short, but it's better that way... i think. Um, wrote this a long time ago after watching West Side Story... so, um. yeah. please read and review. *this is an attempt to revive this stinkin' board as wisely suggested by Im*

Not to Rich to Cry

Quietly, the Professor, a makeshift stethoscope draped around his neck ominously, exited the hut, closing the door behind him. Silently, he nodded at a solemn Mr. Howell.
“Go ahead in Mr. Howell,” he directed softly.
As Mr. Howell disappeared inside of the hut, all was silent outside apart from for the soft weeping sound of anguished tears.
MaryAnn was clinging desperately to an uncharacteristically grave Gilligan, attempting fruitlessly to stifle her crying. Likewise, Ginger sought the Professor’s shoulder to smoother her tears. And the Skipper stood erected like a figure of sorrow; not crying, but very close to tears.
Inside the hut, Mr. Howell made his way over to his wife, noiselessly sitting on the edge of the bed in which she was occupying.
“Hello Thurston,” she whispered gently.
“Lovey,” he answered in almost a plea, trembling violently as he took his wife’s delicate hand. “Don’t go Lovey.”
“It’s my time Thurston dear,” she replied.
“But Lovey, you’re a Howell!”
“I’m afraid not even a Howell can escape the inevitable,” Lovey mused with a weak smile. “Oh Thurston, you’ll tell the others I love them all dearly won’t you?”
“Yes, yes, of course my pet. Anything at all.”
“Thurston… I love you,” she murmured.
“Lovey, I, I love you too… so much. I love you more than even money, I realize,” Thurston attested firmly.
They sat in silence for a time for which the length they could not be sure. Had it been minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years? In truth, only a few precious seconds had passed where they felt all the many years of wedded bliss fold out before them.
Smiling, as if in a daze, Lovey remarked, “I wonder… what does one where to one’s own funeral?”
Her eyelids closed, but her chest continued to rise and fall slowly.
Carefully, Thurston leaned over and pressed his lips against hers. Kissing her until he no longer heard her breathing…
Slowly, he lifted his head to gaze upon his wife’s now motionless figure. He held her limp, yet still beautiful hands as the warmth they held gradually vanished.
A tear escaped him and traveled down his face, landing on the cheek of Lovey’s. To try holding back the tears would be pointless, stupid, and selfish; he had to face the pain, the horrifying reality.
The fervent tears that suddenly escaped him were dull, painful acceptance, regretted and heartsick acceptance that his darling wife, whom no one could replace, his lovely Lovey… had left this mortal world… forever…

AB · 01-07-2008, 04:14 PM

Very sad!

mrs.gingerhinkley · 01-07-2008, 05:32 PM

Sorry!!! I know, but like that's what West Side Story does to me; and I just felt like writing something... different.

AB · 01-07-2008, 06:57 PM

^ I enjoyed reading it but it was just so sad!

mrs.gingerhinkley · 01-08-2008, 06:56 PM

that's okay, I understood what you meant. That's the usual response I get to that story. It was more because I was in the mood to write something sad... but was to lazy to come up with my own characters so... yeah. Basically, I just felt like getting a better feel for the castaways. Ya know?
Glad you enjoyed it though!

mrs.gingerhinkley · 01-08-2008, 06:57 PM

wow. two days in a row the GI fanfic boards have had posts!
*Hallelujiah chorus plays in the background* (I really did not spell that right)

lm · 01-10-2008, 02:22 PM

First, your title is great!!

Also, congratulations to you for having the courage to present a serious GI story. I think the show definitely lends itself to such. It would be great if they made a "serious" GI film with only as many jokes as you'd find in any drama. I really think it would work. I've seen a few serious GI stories scattered online but not many. It's certainly worth exploring. Good work!
I think Lovey would act just so--heroically in a quiet way and still a bit "ditzy" for lack of a better word. Maryann would definitely "cling" to Gilligan, etc.

mrs.gingerhinkley · 01-13-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, the few GI stories involving serious plots end up reading like a bad soap opera in my opinion. However, I have read a few that I really did enjoy. I think part of the problem is that the story would be too drawn out; that's why I kept this on the short side.
I'm especially pleased to hear that I stayed in character.
Thanks again for the review.

01-06-2008, 04:22 PM	#1
mrs.gingerhinkley Bette Davis Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,478	"Not to Rich to Cry" Okay, this is extremely short, but it's better that way... i think. Um, wrote this a long time ago after watching West Side Story... so, um. yeah. please read and review. this is an attempt to revive this stinkin' board as wisely suggested by Im Not to Rich to Cry Quietly, the Professor, a makeshift stethoscope draped around his neck ominously, exited the hut, closing the door behind him. Silently, he nodded at a solemn Mr. Howell. “Go ahead in Mr. Howell,” he directed softly. As Mr. Howell disappeared inside of the hut, all was silent outside apart from for the soft weeping sound of anguished tears. MaryAnn was clinging desperately to an uncharacteristically grave Gilligan, attempting fruitlessly to stifle her crying. Likewise, Ginger sought the Professor’s shoulder to smoother her tears. And the Skipper stood erected like a figure of sorrow; not crying, but very close to tears. Inside the hut, Mr. Howell made his way over to his wife, noiselessly sitting on the edge of the bed in which she was occupying. “Hello Thurston,” she whispered gently. “Lovey,” he answered in almost a plea, trembling violently as he took his wife’s delicate hand. “Don’t go Lovey.” “It’s my time Thurston dear,” she replied. “But Lovey, you’re a Howell!” “I’m afraid not even a Howell can escape the inevitable,” Lovey mused with a weak smile. “Oh Thurston, you’ll tell the others I love them all dearly won’t you?” “Yes, yes, of course my pet. Anything at all.” “Thurston… I love you,” she murmured. “Lovey, I, I love you too… so much. I love you more than even money, I realize,” Thurston attested firmly. They sat in silence for a time for which the length they could not be sure. Had it been minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years? In truth, only a few precious seconds had passed where they felt all the many years of wedded bliss fold out before them. Smiling, as if in a daze, Lovey remarked, “I wonder… what does one where to one’s own funeral?” Her eyelids closed, but her chest continued to rise and fall slowly. Carefully, Thurston leaned over and pressed his lips against hers. Kissing her until he no longer heard her breathing… Slowly, he lifted his head to gaze upon his wife’s now motionless figure. He held her limp, yet still beautiful hands as the warmth they held gradually vanished. A tear escaped him and traveled down his face, landing on the cheek of Lovey’s. To try holding back the tears would be pointless, stupid, and selfish; he had to face the pain, the horrifying reality. The fervent tears that suddenly escaped him were dull, painful acceptance, regretted and heartsick acceptance that his darling wife, whom no one could replace, his lovely Lovey… had left this mortal world… forever…
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01-07-2008, 04:14 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Very sad!

01-07-2008, 05:32 PM	#3
mrs.gingerhinkley Bette Davis Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,478	Sorry!!! I know, but like that's what West Side Story does to me; and I just felt like writing something... different.

01-07-2008, 06:57 PM	#4
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	^ I enjoyed reading it but it was just so sad!

01-08-2008, 06:56 PM	#5
mrs.gingerhinkley Bette Davis Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,478	that's okay, I understood what you meant. That's the usual response I get to that story. It was more because I was in the mood to write something sad... but was to lazy to come up with my own characters so... yeah. Basically, I just felt like getting a better feel for the castaways. Ya know? Glad you enjoyed it though!

01-08-2008, 06:57 PM	#6
mrs.gingerhinkley Bette Davis Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,478	wow. two days in a row the GI fanfic boards have had posts! Hallelujiah chorus plays in the background (I really did not spell that right)

01-10-2008, 02:22 PM	#7
lm Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 469	First, your title is great!! Also, congratulations to you for having the courage to present a serious GI story. I think the show definitely lends itself to such. It would be great if they made a "serious" GI film with only as many jokes as you'd find in any drama. I really think it would work. I've seen a few serious GI stories scattered online but not many. It's certainly worth exploring. Good work! I think Lovey would act just so--heroically in a quiet way and still a bit "ditzy" for lack of a better word. Maryann would definitely "cling" to Gilligan, etc.

01-13-2008, 02:45 PM	#8
mrs.gingerhinkley Bette Davis Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,478	Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, the few GI stories involving serious plots end up reading like a bad soap opera in my opinion. However, I have read a few that I really did enjoy. I think part of the problem is that the story would be too drawn out; that's why I kept this on the short side. I'm especially pleased to hear that I stayed in character. Thanks again for the review.