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sami dg · 08-08-2002, 09:54 AM

Can you imagine it? Its the late 60's and Beaver is in college. The times are different indeed drugs are beginning to surface the Vietnam war is beginning and the Beaver isnt innocent anymore. Well at least he isnt catching polliwogs at Millers pond anymore. Beaver is attending State University along with his buddy from highschool Gilbert its just a few days before the break for Thanksgiving and the Beaver and Gilbert are walking to their physics class discussing what they are going to do when they get home for Thanksgiving break.

Gilbert- Hey Beaver are you excited about going back to Mayfield for the holiday.

Beaver- Yea I guess so.

Gilbert- Yea me too I guess, say Beav.. are you gonna tell your dad?

Beaver- I dont know yet Gilbert. Im really worried about what he will think when I tell him.

Gilbert- Beaver, I wish you would change your mind about this whole thing, I think you might be throwing your whole life away, and besides I dont think Larry would want it this way.

Beaver(interrupting Gilbert harshly) Listen Gilbert! You may be my best friend now but Larry was my friend for a lot longer than you dont tell me what he would want you hear?!

Gilbert- Yea Beav Im sorry, Just think about it ok?

Beaver doesnt even acknowledge Gilberts last comment and walks away from Gilbert onto class alone. Gilbert pauses momentarily and looks at Beaver from behind and shakes his head slowly, he cant believe his best friend is about to throw everything away, for a friend he hadnt seen in years.

The scene changes to June in the kitchen whipping up some delight for supper that evening, when all of a sudden the phone rings, with wooden spoon with what appears to be icing on it in one hand she answers the phone

June- Hello
Her face lights up when she realizes its her son Wally on the phone.

June- Oh hello Wally! You and Mary Ellen should come right over the Beaver should be home soon .... Yes I am making the Boston Creme Pie. Ok Wally we'll see you in a bit.

Wally had since graduated college and married Mary Ellen Rogers. They lived in Mayfield and Wally was working as an apprentice at Wards firm.

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Thats all I am going to write for now I would like to hear any feedback or suggestions . It seems Beaver has a problem and Im not going to reveal it just yet I will write more later.

HaskellGirl · 08-08-2002, 01:33 PM

Interesting story so far! Keep writing please!

DarleneIllyria · 08-08-2002, 02:15 PM

It looks good so far. I don't mean to rush you, but please hurry up and post the second part- I'm dying to find out what happens next!!!!!!!!!

UncleBilly · 08-08-2002, 02:50 PM

Please don't keep us in suspense. I'll be checking back for the latest installment of your story.

sami dg · 08-08-2002, 05:04 PM

The scene changes when Ward enters the living room coming home from work. June enters from the kitchen and goes to Ward and grabs his briefcase and pecks him on the cheek.

Ward- Well, You seem to be in a good mood this evening

June- I am I just heard from the Beaver he should be here this evening

Ward- I must say that is good news, did you phone Wally?

June- No he called earlier, he and Mary Ellen will be joining us for supper.

Ward- Fine! Im going to go into the den for a while and read the evening paper, let me know when Wally gets here, I wanted to go over a few points with him on the McAnally account.

June- Must you tonight Ward? I want everything just right when the Beaver gets here, I dont want you two discussing work all evening, especially now The Beaver hasnt been himself ever since...Well you know ....Larry

Ward- Well it is an important account....but I suppose it can wait until after Thanksgiving, youre right we dont need to put any added stress on the Beaver.

Ward dissapears into the den and June puts away his briefcase and as she heads back to the kitchen she glances up at a picture hanging on the wall of Beaver and Larry when they were children and she fights back tears, she just cant break down not now and not with the Beaver home definitely.

The scene changes to Beaver and Gilbert riding together on a bus on the way home to Mayfield.

Gilbert- Hey Beav, It shouldnt be much more than an hour before we get Mayfield.

Beaver (lost in his own world)- Huh? Oh yea...It will be good to be home.

Gilbert- Cheer up Beav, What do you say Friday you and I go down to the Movie theater and catch that new John Wayne picture , it'll be like old times.

Beaver- Yea, maybe

Gilbert-( seemingly discouraged) Beaver, youre not still thinking about joining the Army are you?

Beaver- No, not thinking about it my mind is made up I am joining Im going to sign the papers this Monday.

Gilbert- Beaver, you know youre folks aint gonna go for it and besides its not gonna bring Larry back.

Beaver(snapping at Gilbert) Listen, If I want your advice Ill ask for it ok? My mind is made up and well I dont know what Im gonna do about mom and dad but they'll understand they will have too

Gilbert- What about school? What about becoming a teacher?

Beaver- I dont know Gilbert. I dont know.

The bus pulls up to their stop in Mayfield and the two young men get off of the bus.

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I realize this isnt like a typical episode of LITB not full of humor but I hope you all are enjoying it, Ill write more later when I think of more.

FOL85NatandMrsGRock · 08-08-2002, 08:13 PM

Awsome! you're a great Beaver writer!! haha... keep on adding more!!!!

BTW, what happened to larry? is there somethign that i missed earlier or is it beign explained in this script??

Toodles!

DarleneIllyria · 08-08-2002, 09:02 PM

Part 2 was great. I'm starving in suspense for Part 3. I know this story is going to be one that leaves me crying. I can sense these kinds of things. It's coming along great sami dg!

sami dg · 08-08-2002, 10:39 PM

Ive yet to reveal what happened to Larry but if you read closely you can sort of get the jist. Ill write more tomorrow evening

tdr · 08-09-2002, 01:25 AM

Beaver is determined to quit college for the time and join the army, but this "won't bring Larry back." It's rather obvious what has happened and is happening, but still continue writing, please. This should be melodramatic, but hopefully it's not an all-out tragedy in the end.

BBF · 08-09-2002, 04:02 PM

Yeah, it is kinda obvious what happened to larry, but the story is awesome! I can't wait to hear the next part!! Keep it up!

sami dg · 08-09-2002, 04:21 PM

The scene changes to Beaver arriving at home and ringing the doorbell, and June opens the door to greet her son with Ward standing behind her.

June- Beaver! Oh its so good to see you, here let me take your bag Ill carry it upstairs to your room.

The two embrace momentarily and Beaver then gives his bag to his mother and shakes his fathers hand.

Ward- Well, son you look well. How is everything up at State?

Beaver- Everythings just fine dad, Hows work?

Ward- Fine, your brother and I are really quite a team, he is really filling Freds shoes quite well.

Beaver- Thats good.

Ward (still talking to Beaver in the foyer) Come on Beav lets go into the den your brother should be here shortly, he and Mary Ellen are going to be joining us for supper.

The two men go into the den and June comes in shortly after Beaver sits on the sofa and while Ward takes his seat with June standing behind him.

Ward- Well I trust everything is fine with school, you know Im sure your making good marks.

Beaver - Oh yea dad they are allright I guess.

Ward- Maybe after you graduate you might think of becoming an apprentice at the firm and all of the Cleaver men can work together?

June(obviously displeased with Wards timing) Ward, at least let the Beaver get settled in before you plan his future for him.

Ward(chuckling lightly) I suppose your right dear we dont want to overwhelm him during his first year of college.

June then notices that Beaver is a bit preoccupied and with her ever so present mothers intuition decides to investigate.

June- Beaver, is there something the matter?

Beaver- Well, Mom, Dad I was wanting to tell you both something I was gonna wait but I guess now is a good a time as any.

Ward- Whats on your mind son?

No sooner than Ward finished saying that the doorbell rings which tells June that her other son is here and she immediately interrupts the conversation, unknowingly delaying the inevitable.

June- That must be Wally, come on you two Wally will be so happy to see the Beaver.

Beaver so wanted to tell his parents about his decision to join the Army, and quit school for now. It would have made the rest of the evening much easier to have gotten it over with earlier. He knew that they wouldnt understand at first but he had his mind made up, and they would eventually support him, he was afterall 18 years old he could join the army if he wanted to. However the news would have to wait for now, he decided he would wait until supper that way he could give the news to Wally and Mary Ellen at the same time and save himself the anguish of having to explain himself again.
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BBF · 08-09-2002, 10:58 PM

Great story sami dg!!!!

sami dg · 08-10-2002, 04:43 PM

The scene changes to the dining room where all are enjoying a nice leg of lamb that June has prepared. Ward and Wally have been talking shop most of the evening then things take an unexpected turn when Beaver is included in the conversation.

Wally(rambling a bit) Yeah dad, I think with a little more work and a little luck I'll nail this account.

Ward- Thats fine Wally, I must say you are coming along quite nicely, as Fred would have said you really are impressing the "brass"

June- Dont you think you two have discussed work enough this evening, the Beaver is home I think we should discuss something that might be interesting to him.

Mary Ellen- Yes Wally, I agree with Mrs. Cleaver Beaver hasnt been here long at all and you havent talked with him much at all.

Beaver- Oh thats allright Mary Ellen.

Wally- No she's right Beav, Im sorry so how is everything at State?

Beaver- Its ok its still the same place you went, you know how it is.

Wally- Yea I sure do

June- Is everyone up for some Boston Creme Pie?

Everyone in the room seems to be in agreement that that was a good idea, so June leaves to the kitchen to retrieve the dessert.

Ward(changing the subject) So Beaver, do you know what classes you are going to choose for next semester?

Beaver(dreading the inevitable but stalling a bit) No not really

Ward- Well Beav its still not to late to start taking some business courses, I know you want to be a teacher but It wouldnt hurt to have something to fall back on.

Beaver- About next semester Dad....

Just then June reenters the room cheerfully with her fresh dessert and she makes her way to Beaver and starts cutting him the first slice.

June- Here you are Beaver, You and Wally's favorite Boston Creme Pie

Beaver(dissapointed that he didnt get to finish) Oh yea thanks mom.

Ward(obviously curious) What were you going to say Beaver?

Beaver- Well dad I just dont know how to say it without upsetting you and Mom but, Ive decided not to go back to school next semester.

June(in shock)Beaver!

Wally- What do you mean quit? Have you flipped your lid?

Beaver- No Wally you stay out of this ok!?

Wally obviously wants to continue but Mary Ellen gives him a look that says now is not the time.

Ward- Well, I see. What do you plan to do if you are not going to school young man?

Beaver- Well....Im gonna join the Army.

June(almost in a point of panic) Beaver! You'll be killed.

Ward- Youll do nothing of the sort, Youre mother and I are paying good money so you can go to State University and you will do just that.

Beaver-Dad I am 18 years old I dont need your permission, my mind is made up.

Wally- Beaver, I oughtta get up right now and punch you right in the gut, cant you see youre upsetting Mom and Dad?

June is so upset by the news that she covers her face with her handkerchief and goes into the kitchen and Mary Ellen goes in to try and console her.

Ward- Well I hope you are proud of yourself Beaver.

Beaver- Dad I have to do it.

Ward- And may I ask why?

Beaver- You wouldnt understand dad and I dont expect you to.

Ward- Is it because of Larry being killed? Beaver, do you want to do to your mother and I what Larry's death had done to the Mondello family?

Beaver- Well no dad, but I have to do this. Larry and I were best friends so long I feel like I owe it to him...

Ward(interrupting) What? To avenge his death? Son do you realize that this is the worst war the United States has ever been in that the casualties are mounting more and more each day?

Beaver unable to answer his fathers question sits there staring at the floor.

Wally- Beaver, Dont you do this to Mom and Dad!

Ward- Wally, please let me handle this

Wally gets up and goes into the kitchen with Mary Ellen and June

Ward- Beaver, I know you are hurting inside, and I know that it hurts to lose friends. I lost friends in World War II but I dont think you understand the magnatude of what you have decided to do here.

Beaver- Dad, I realize Im gonna hurt you and Mom but I need to do this.

Ward- Beaver, Your mother and I just dont want to lose you like so many mothers and fathers have had to do since the onset of this war. We have always felt ourselves lucky to know that you and Wally would be spared from it and now your decision to volunteer is obviously upsetting to us. However you are right you are 18 and there is nothing I can do to stop you.

There is a moment of silence between the two Ward knows that Beaver is going to do this and he knows that it is going to be especially hard on June, but Beaver has made his mind up and he really could not stop him.

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sami dg · 08-11-2002, 08:24 PM

Later on after supper, the Beaver goes up to his old room and lies on the bed and just thinks as his mother enters the room and Beaver sits up.

Beaver- Mom, I know I have probably hurt you but...

June- Beaver, Let me say something. I know that you hurt deep inside after Larry died and thats understandable, it has to be hard to lose such a close friend, but Beaver what I cant understand is that you would want to risk your life and volunteer for an Army that you know is just going to send you off to that horrible place.

Beaver- Mom, Ive got to do this for Larry

June- But why Beaver?

Beaver- This is probably going to sound a little silly but when me and Larry where kids we made a pact that we would always stand by one another and always be blood brothers.(Beaver losing his composure a little crying)...Mom I wasnt there for him he died and where was I? I was off at college living it up while he was defending our country.

June goes to Beaver and hugs him tightly

June- Beaver, Larry chose not to go to college and he was drafted its not your fault.

Beaver- Maybe not but I should have been there with him mom Im not any better than he is I should have been by his side.

June- Beaver, You musnt think like that.

Beaver- Mom I know you dont understand and I know You,dad and Wally will never approve but I have to do this and I am going to.

June sees the determination in her sons eyes and as heartbroken as she is, she sees that it will be no more use to try and discourage him from doing what he was going to do.

June- Beaver, I wish you wouldnt but I see that you arent going to change your mind. I love you and Wally both so much and it would hurt me so much if something happened to either of you, but you are a man now and I have to let you do what you think you need to do, your father and I both agree.

Beaver- Thanks mom, Dont worry Ill be coming home soon.

June didnt reply to Beavers last remark she just hugged him and left the room and tried desperately to remember him as a little boy.
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more later.

DarleneIllyria · 08-11-2002, 11:45 PM

Your story is excellent so far! That last part has me crying my eyes out as I type this out. Pardon me everybody if this post has some typos.

08-08-2002, 09:54 AM	#1
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	New LITB fan fic (Beavers fall from grace) Can you imagine it? Its the late 60's and Beaver is in college. The times are different indeed drugs are beginning to surface the Vietnam war is beginning and the Beaver isnt innocent anymore. Well at least he isnt catching polliwogs at Millers pond anymore. Beaver is attending State University along with his buddy from highschool Gilbert its just a few days before the break for Thanksgiving and the Beaver and Gilbert are walking to their physics class discussing what they are going to do when they get home for Thanksgiving break. Gilbert- Hey Beaver are you excited about going back to Mayfield for the holiday. Beaver- Yea I guess so. Gilbert- Yea me too I guess, say Beav.. are you gonna tell your dad? Beaver- I dont know yet Gilbert. Im really worried about what he will think when I tell him. Gilbert- Beaver, I wish you would change your mind about this whole thing, I think you might be throwing your whole life away, and besides I dont think Larry would want it this way. Beaver(interrupting Gilbert harshly) Listen Gilbert! You may be my best friend now but Larry was my friend for a lot longer than you dont tell me what he would want you hear?! Gilbert- Yea Beav Im sorry, Just think about it ok? Beaver doesnt even acknowledge Gilberts last comment and walks away from Gilbert onto class alone. Gilbert pauses momentarily and looks at Beaver from behind and shakes his head slowly, he cant believe his best friend is about to throw everything away, for a friend he hadnt seen in years. The scene changes to June in the kitchen whipping up some delight for supper that evening, when all of a sudden the phone rings, with wooden spoon with what appears to be icing on it in one hand she answers the phone June- Hello Her face lights up when she realizes its her son Wally on the phone. June- Oh hello Wally! You and Mary Ellen should come right over the Beaver should be home soon .... Yes I am making the Boston Creme Pie. Ok Wally we'll see you in a bit. Wally had since graduated college and married Mary Ellen Rogers. They lived in Mayfield and Wally was working as an apprentice at Wards firm. ......................................................................................................... Thats all I am going to write for now I would like to hear any feedback or suggestions . It seems Beaver has a problem and Im not going to reveal it just yet I will write more later.

08-08-2002, 08:13 PM	#6
FOL85NatandMrsGRock The Lovable Sarah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2000 Location: Wisconsin (Same Place Charlotte's From and where That 70's Show takes place!) .... Wish I was in Mayfield USA! Posts: 1,770	Awsome! you're a great Beaver writer!! haha... keep on adding more!!!! BTW, what happened to larry? is there somethign that i missed earlier or is it beign explained in this script?? Toodles!
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08-09-2002, 04:02 PM	#10
BBF Workin' those Scrubs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: The "Natural" State Posts: 2,014	Yeah, it is kinda obvious what happened to larry, but the story is awesome! I can't wait to hear the next part!! Keep it up!
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08-08-2002, 01:33 PM	#2
HaskellGirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Posts: 590	Interesting story so far! Keep writing please!

08-08-2002, 02:15 PM	#3
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	It looks good so far. I don't mean to rush you, but please hurry up and post the second part- I'm dying to find out what happens next!!!!!!!!!

08-08-2002, 02:50 PM	#4
UncleBilly Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 107	Please don't keep us in suspense. I'll be checking back for the latest installment of your story.

08-08-2002, 05:04 PM	#5
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	The scene changes when Ward enters the living room coming home from work. June enters from the kitchen and goes to Ward and grabs his briefcase and pecks him on the cheek. Ward- Well, You seem to be in a good mood this evening June- I am I just heard from the Beaver he should be here this evening Ward- I must say that is good news, did you phone Wally? June- No he called earlier, he and Mary Ellen will be joining us for supper. Ward- Fine! Im going to go into the den for a while and read the evening paper, let me know when Wally gets here, I wanted to go over a few points with him on the McAnally account. June- Must you tonight Ward? I want everything just right when the Beaver gets here, I dont want you two discussing work all evening, especially now The Beaver hasnt been himself ever since...Well you know ....Larry Ward- Well it is an important account....but I suppose it can wait until after Thanksgiving, youre right we dont need to put any added stress on the Beaver. Ward dissapears into the den and June puts away his briefcase and as she heads back to the kitchen she glances up at a picture hanging on the wall of Beaver and Larry when they were children and she fights back tears, she just cant break down not now and not with the Beaver home definitely. The scene changes to Beaver and Gilbert riding together on a bus on the way home to Mayfield. Gilbert- Hey Beav, It shouldnt be much more than an hour before we get Mayfield. Beaver (lost in his own world)- Huh? Oh yea...It will be good to be home. Gilbert- Cheer up Beav, What do you say Friday you and I go down to the Movie theater and catch that new John Wayne picture , it'll be like old times. Beaver- Yea, maybe Gilbert-( seemingly discouraged) Beaver, youre not still thinking about joining the Army are you? Beaver- No, not thinking about it my mind is made up I am joining Im going to sign the papers this Monday. Gilbert- Beaver, you know youre folks aint gonna go for it and besides its not gonna bring Larry back. Beaver(snapping at Gilbert) Listen, If I want your advice Ill ask for it ok? My mind is made up and well I dont know what Im gonna do about mom and dad but they'll understand they will have too Gilbert- What about school? What about becoming a teacher? Beaver- I dont know Gilbert. I dont know. The bus pulls up to their stop in Mayfield and the two young men get off of the bus. ......................................................................................................... I realize this isnt like a typical episode of LITB not full of humor but I hope you all are enjoying it, Ill write more later when I think of more.

08-08-2002, 09:02 PM	#7
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Part 2 was great. I'm starving in suspense for Part 3. I know this story is going to be one that leaves me crying. I can sense these kinds of things. It's coming along great sami dg!

08-08-2002, 10:39 PM	#8
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	Ive yet to reveal what happened to Larry but if you read closely you can sort of get the jist. Ill write more tomorrow evening

08-09-2002, 01:25 AM	#9
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	Beaver is determined to quit college for the time and join the army, but this "won't bring Larry back." It's rather obvious what has happened and is happening, but still continue writing, please. This should be melodramatic, but hopefully it's not an all-out tragedy in the end.

08-09-2002, 04:21 PM	#11
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	The scene changes to Beaver arriving at home and ringing the doorbell, and June opens the door to greet her son with Ward standing behind her. June- Beaver! Oh its so good to see you, here let me take your bag Ill carry it upstairs to your room. The two embrace momentarily and Beaver then gives his bag to his mother and shakes his fathers hand. Ward- Well, son you look well. How is everything up at State? Beaver- Everythings just fine dad, Hows work? Ward- Fine, your brother and I are really quite a team, he is really filling Freds shoes quite well. Beaver- Thats good. Ward (still talking to Beaver in the foyer) Come on Beav lets go into the den your brother should be here shortly, he and Mary Ellen are going to be joining us for supper. The two men go into the den and June comes in shortly after Beaver sits on the sofa and while Ward takes his seat with June standing behind him. Ward- Well I trust everything is fine with school, you know Im sure your making good marks. Beaver - Oh yea dad they are allright I guess. Ward- Maybe after you graduate you might think of becoming an apprentice at the firm and all of the Cleaver men can work together? June(obviously displeased with Wards timing) Ward, at least let the Beaver get settled in before you plan his future for him. Ward(chuckling lightly) I suppose your right dear we dont want to overwhelm him during his first year of college. June then notices that Beaver is a bit preoccupied and with her ever so present mothers intuition decides to investigate. June- Beaver, is there something the matter? Beaver- Well, Mom, Dad I was wanting to tell you both something I was gonna wait but I guess now is a good a time as any. Ward- Whats on your mind son? No sooner than Ward finished saying that the doorbell rings which tells June that her other son is here and she immediately interrupts the conversation, unknowingly delaying the inevitable. June- That must be Wally, come on you two Wally will be so happy to see the Beaver. Beaver so wanted to tell his parents about his decision to join the Army, and quit school for now. It would have made the rest of the evening much easier to have gotten it over with earlier. He knew that they wouldnt understand at first but he had his mind made up, and they would eventually support him, he was afterall 18 years old he could join the army if he wanted to. However the news would have to wait for now, he decided he would wait until supper that way he could give the news to Wally and Mary Ellen at the same time and save himself the anguish of having to explain himself again. .........................................................................................................

08-09-2002, 10:58 PM	#12
BBF Workin' those Scrubs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: The "Natural" State Posts: 2,014	Great story sami dg!!!!

08-10-2002, 04:43 PM	#13
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	The scene changes to the dining room where all are enjoying a nice leg of lamb that June has prepared. Ward and Wally have been talking shop most of the evening then things take an unexpected turn when Beaver is included in the conversation. Wally(rambling a bit) Yeah dad, I think with a little more work and a little luck I'll nail this account. Ward- Thats fine Wally, I must say you are coming along quite nicely, as Fred would have said you really are impressing the "brass" June- Dont you think you two have discussed work enough this evening, the Beaver is home I think we should discuss something that might be interesting to him. Mary Ellen- Yes Wally, I agree with Mrs. Cleaver Beaver hasnt been here long at all and you havent talked with him much at all. Beaver- Oh thats allright Mary Ellen. Wally- No she's right Beav, Im sorry so how is everything at State? Beaver- Its ok its still the same place you went, you know how it is. Wally- Yea I sure do June- Is everyone up for some Boston Creme Pie? Everyone in the room seems to be in agreement that that was a good idea, so June leaves to the kitchen to retrieve the dessert. Ward(changing the subject) So Beaver, do you know what classes you are going to choose for next semester? Beaver(dreading the inevitable but stalling a bit) No not really Ward- Well Beav its still not to late to start taking some business courses, I know you want to be a teacher but It wouldnt hurt to have something to fall back on. Beaver- About next semester Dad.... Just then June reenters the room cheerfully with her fresh dessert and she makes her way to Beaver and starts cutting him the first slice. June- Here you are Beaver, You and Wally's favorite Boston Creme Pie Beaver(dissapointed that he didnt get to finish) Oh yea thanks mom. Ward(obviously curious) What were you going to say Beaver? Beaver- Well dad I just dont know how to say it without upsetting you and Mom but, Ive decided not to go back to school next semester. June(in shock)Beaver! Wally- What do you mean quit? Have you flipped your lid? Beaver- No Wally you stay out of this ok!? Wally obviously wants to continue but Mary Ellen gives him a look that says now is not the time. Ward- Well, I see. What do you plan to do if you are not going to school young man? Beaver- Well....Im gonna join the Army. June(almost in a point of panic) Beaver! You'll be killed. Ward- Youll do nothing of the sort, Youre mother and I are paying good money so you can go to State University and you will do just that. Beaver-Dad I am 18 years old I dont need your permission, my mind is made up. Wally- Beaver, I oughtta get up right now and punch you right in the gut, cant you see youre upsetting Mom and Dad? June is so upset by the news that she covers her face with her handkerchief and goes into the kitchen and Mary Ellen goes in to try and console her. Ward- Well I hope you are proud of yourself Beaver. Beaver- Dad I have to do it. Ward- And may I ask why? Beaver- You wouldnt understand dad and I dont expect you to. Ward- Is it because of Larry being killed? Beaver, do you want to do to your mother and I what Larry's death had done to the Mondello family? Beaver- Well no dad, but I have to do this. Larry and I were best friends so long I feel like I owe it to him... Ward(interrupting) What? To avenge his death? Son do you realize that this is the worst war the United States has ever been in that the casualties are mounting more and more each day? Beaver unable to answer his fathers question sits there staring at the floor. Wally- Beaver, Dont you do this to Mom and Dad! Ward- Wally, please let me handle this Wally gets up and goes into the kitchen with Mary Ellen and June Ward- Beaver, I know you are hurting inside, and I know that it hurts to lose friends. I lost friends in World War II but I dont think you understand the magnatude of what you have decided to do here. Beaver- Dad, I realize Im gonna hurt you and Mom but I need to do this. Ward- Beaver, Your mother and I just dont want to lose you like so many mothers and fathers have had to do since the onset of this war. We have always felt ourselves lucky to know that you and Wally would be spared from it and now your decision to volunteer is obviously upsetting to us. However you are right you are 18 and there is nothing I can do to stop you. There is a moment of silence between the two Ward knows that Beaver is going to do this and he knows that it is going to be especially hard on June, but Beaver has made his mind up and he really could not stop him. .........................................................................................

08-11-2002, 08:24 PM	#14
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	Later on after supper, the Beaver goes up to his old room and lies on the bed and just thinks as his mother enters the room and Beaver sits up. Beaver- Mom, I know I have probably hurt you but... June- Beaver, Let me say something. I know that you hurt deep inside after Larry died and thats understandable, it has to be hard to lose such a close friend, but Beaver what I cant understand is that you would want to risk your life and volunteer for an Army that you know is just going to send you off to that horrible place. Beaver- Mom, Ive got to do this for Larry June- But why Beaver? Beaver- This is probably going to sound a little silly but when me and Larry where kids we made a pact that we would always stand by one another and always be blood brothers.(Beaver losing his composure a little crying)...Mom I wasnt there for him he died and where was I? I was off at college living it up while he was defending our country. June goes to Beaver and hugs him tightly June- Beaver, Larry chose not to go to college and he was drafted its not your fault. Beaver- Maybe not but I should have been there with him mom Im not any better than he is I should have been by his side. June- Beaver, You musnt think like that. Beaver- Mom I know you dont understand and I know You,dad and Wally will never approve but I have to do this and I am going to. June sees the determination in her sons eyes and as heartbroken as she is, she sees that it will be no more use to try and discourage him from doing what he was going to do. June- Beaver, I wish you wouldnt but I see that you arent going to change your mind. I love you and Wally both so much and it would hurt me so much if something happened to either of you, but you are a man now and I have to let you do what you think you need to do, your father and I both agree. Beaver- Thanks mom, Dont worry Ill be coming home soon. June didnt reply to Beavers last remark she just hugged him and left the room and tried desperately to remember him as a little boy. .......................................................................................................... more later.

08-11-2002, 11:45 PM	#15
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Your story is excellent so far! That last part has me crying my eyes out as I type this out. Pardon me everybody if this post has some typos.