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Laurel · 01-06-2003, 06:59 PM

Thanks to all who enjoyed my first "Leave it to Beaver" fanfiction, "The Patter of Little Feet." I appreciate all of your positive reviews.

This is my second "LITB" story. (I have a third one in the works and I'm thinking about writing a story based on Tony's "Never Too Young" character, Chet Brandon.)

Ward and the boys are looking forward to a day of fishing at Friends Lake -- until June discovers that Wally has a fever.

FADE-IN:

INT. - CLEAVER KITCHEN - DAY

The Cleavers -- Ward, June, Wally and Beaver -- eat their breakfast.

WARD: Boys, I am really looking forward to spending Saturday with you up at Friends Lake. The newspaper says the weather is going to be warm and sunny -- perfect fishing weather.

Beaver gulps his milk.

BEAVER: Me too, Dad. I can't wait to try out my new fishing pole. I've been itching to use it ever since I got it for Christmas.

Beaver looks over at Wally.

BEAVER: Wally sure set a record the last time we fished -- seven trout! I gotta beat that.

Wally looks up from his scrambled eggs disinterestedly.

WALLY: It was just dumb luck that I caught all those fish, Beav.

Beaver stuffs the last of his scrambled eggs into his mouth.

BEAVER: Even so -- it was still pretty impressive.

JUNE: Beaver, don't gulp your food.

BEAVER: Sorry, Mom. This is only Thursday, and I sure want today and tomorrow to go real fast so we can get to Friends Lake! I figured if I ate faster it would make the day go faster.

Ward laughs.

WARD: I feel the same way about work, Son.

JUNE: I think you can slow down and use some table manners, Beaver.

Ward glances over at Wally, who is picking at his scrambled eggs.

WARD: What about you Wally? You haven't said much about the fishing trip.

WALLY: I'm looking forward to it, Dad.

Wally grimaces as he touches his stomach. He suddenly jumps up from the table and dashes from the room, leaving Ward, June and Beaver looking bewildered by his behavior.

WARD: What's that all about?

June puts her napkin on the table and gets up from the table.

JUNE: I have a feeling that Wally isn't going to be able to go fishing on Saturday.

WARD: You mean he's sick?

June nods.

JUNE: He barely touched his breakfast, Ward. You know that's not like him -- he usually eats four helpings of eggs.

June glances toward the stairs.

JUNE: And I highly suspect that what he did eat he didn't keep down.

Beaver's eyes grow wide.

BEAVER: Wally's upchucking! I gotta see this!

Beaver pushes his chair back in eager anticipation of watching Wally. Ward glares at him.

WARD: You'll do no such thing, Beaver.

BEAVER: Aw, come on, Dad. I miss all the good stuff!

JUNE: You get on to school, Beaver.

Beaver looks dejected.

BEAVER: Okay.

Ward kisses June.

WARD: I'd better be getting to work myself. Call me and let me know how Wally is.

Beaver grabs his school books and exits the kitchen through the back door. Ward and June exit the kitchen through the living room.

(TO BE CONTINUED...)

BBF · 01-06-2003, 09:21 PM

Wally's upchucking? I gotta see this!

That's too funny Laurel! Cant wait to read more!

*InThisMoment* · 01-09-2003, 06:03 PM

Wally upchucking I'VE gotta see this!!!

J/k I cant wait to see what happens!

Laurel · 01-10-2003, 12:16 PM

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. - BOYS' BEDROOM - DAY

Wally, fully dressed, is curled up on his bed in the fetal position, clutching his stomach and groaning as June enters the room.

JUNE: Wally!

June races to Wally's bedside and feels his forehead.

JUNE: You definitely have a fever, Wally. Your head is hot.

WALLY: It hit me all of a sudden, Mom. I felt really dizzy and I, um...well, I didn't quite make it.

June glances toward the bathroom.

JUNE: Never mind about that. I'll clean it up later. Right now, you get yourself back into bed. Are you able to sit up enough to put your pajamas on?

Wally attempts sitting up.

WALLY: I think so, Mom. Boy, I really feel shaky.

June hands Wally his pajamas, which are hanging on his bedpost.

JUNE: I'll be right back with the thermometer to take your temperature.

June exits the room and nearly runs into Ward in the hallway.

CUT TO: HALLWAY - DAY

WARD: How's Wally?

JUNE: He has a fever, Ward. Probably has the flu. I'm going to take his temperature and I'll call Dr. Richardson.

June glances at her watch.

JUNE: Aren't you going to be late for work?

WARD: I was almost out the door, and I realized I left my briefcase in the bedroom.

(A BEAT)

WARD: While I'm up here, I'll just look in on Wally. Poor kid -- he looked rather pale at breakfast this morning.

JUNE: That's the other thing -- I'll need my mop to clean up the bathroom. Wally didn't quite make it.

WARD: Oh.

(TO BE CONTINUED...)

BBF · 01-10-2003, 01:05 PM

The story's coming along great. And btw, LOVE the Tony Dow pic! *Whew! Is it hot in here?*

*InThisMoment* · 01-10-2003, 03:49 PM

Wow its coming along great!!!. by the way what season is it from?.

sami dg · 01-10-2003, 06:05 PM

good story so far. I can just see the look on Wards face when Beaver said "i gotta see this!"

.:BF:. · 01-10-2003, 11:03 PM

WOW Thats A Great Fanfic I Like It

Laurel · 01-11-2003, 11:29 PM

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. - BOYS' BEDROOM - DAY

Ward enters the room and is stunned by the sight of his oldest son.

WARD: Wally! You look positively green!

Wally, looking quite wobbly, leans against the bathroom door for support. His pajamas look disheveled.

WALLY: I don't know what I have, Dad. But whatever it is, it's sure got a hold of me. I, um, just ...

Ward rushes over to Wally to help him to his bed.

WARD: I get the picture, Wally. Here, get yourself into bed.

Wally crawls into his bed, and Ward gently places his bedcovers over him. Wally groans.

WARD: What is it, Wally?

WALLY: Coach Henderson! I've got track practice! Coach is counting on me to run the 100 next week!

June enters the room.

WARD: Don't worry about that now, Wally.

WALLY: But...

June sits on the edge of Wally's bed and feels his forehead.

JUNE: How are you feeling, Wally?

WALLY: Terrible, Mom. I threw up again. I'm never going to make track practice now!

June places the thermometer under Wally's tongue and looks over at Ward questioningly.

WARD: He has track practice, June. Coach is counting on him to run the 100.

June removes the thermometer from Wally's mouth and studies it.

JUNE: Well, I'm afraid there won't be any track practice today, Wally. You have a temperature of 101 degrees. You just stay right in that bed, and I'll have Dr. Richardson look at you.

Wally groans.

June motions to Ward to meet her in the hallway.

WARD: You take care, Son. I'll see you tonight.

CUT TO:

INT. - HALLWAY

June lowers her voice.

JUNE: Ward, I'm worried. I haven't seen Wally this sick since he was about thirteen years old.

Ward nods.

WARD: Over three years ago.

JUNE: I didn't want to say anything in front of Wally, Ward. But maybe you better reschedule your fishing trip for this weekend.

Ward ponders this idea.

WARD: You're right, June. I just hope Beaver will understand.

(TO BE CONTINUED...)

sami dg · 01-11-2003, 11:48 PM

Uh oh! The Beaver aint gonna like this!

Keep it coming its coming along great!

*InThisMoment* · 01-12-2003, 12:04 AM

Poor Wally!. Great Great fanfic! cant wait for some more!!!

.:BF:. · 01-13-2003, 12:24 PM

Wow Poor Wally, Poor Beav. Great Fanfic Cant Wait To See What Else Happens.

Laurel · 01-13-2003, 07:13 PM

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. - BOYS' BEDROOM - DAY

EARLY AFTERNOON

Dr. Bradley finishes examining Wally, and reaches into his medical bag for his prescription pad.

WALLY: What do I have, doctor? The flu?

DR. BRADLEY: It's a little more serious than that, Wally. You have appendicitis.

June stands in the bedroom doorway, looking shocked.

JUNE: Appendicitis! Good heavens!

Wally reaches for his bedcovers.

WALLY: Gee, Mom -- you make it sound like I'm dying. (TO DR. BRADLEY) I'm not dying am I?

DR. BRADLEY: It won't come to that, Wally.

Dr. Bradley finishes writing a prescription as June enters the room. He hands the prescription to June.

DR. BRADLEY: Please have that filled, Mrs. Cleaver. It's for an antibiotic to relieve Wally's fever. Then I'll arrange for an appendectomy at Mayfield General Hospital.

Wally looks alarmed.

WALLY: Appendectomy? You mean I have to go to the hospital for an operation?

DR. BRADLEY: I'm afraid so, Wally. It's the only sure way to cure appendicitis.

WALLY: Oh.

JUNE: How soon would you operate, Dr. Bradley?

DR. BRADLEY: Early next week, I would think.

JUNE: Well, thank you for coming, Dr. Bradley. I was quite worried when I learned that Dr. Richardson was out of town.

Dr. Bradley smiles at Wally.

DR. BRADLEY: You take care, Wally. I'll see you next week.

WALLY: Yeah.

Dr. Bradley and June exit the room.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. - WARD'S OFFICE - DAY

Ward sits at his desk, crunching numbers on a calculator when his phone rings. Ward grabs the receiver.

WARD: Yes, Grace?

GRACE (on phone): Your wife is on line one. She says its urgent.

WARD: Urgent? Put her through.

(A BEAT)

WARD: June! How's Wally? Did Dr. Richardson look at him?

JUNE (on phone): Dr. Richardson is out of town. Dr. Bradley looked at him. (long pause) He has appendicitis, Ward.

WARD: Appendicitis!

Ward whistles.

WARD: I was afraid that's what it might be. What did Dr. Bradley recommend?

JUNE (on phone, near tears): He wants to operate on my baby!

WARD: June, Dear. Wally is hardly a baby. He's sixteen years old. Besides, lots of kids have appendectomies every year.

JUNE (on phone, collecting herself): I know, Ward. I don't want Wally to be one of them.

(TO BE CONTINUED...)

sami dg · 01-13-2003, 09:17 PM

Thats June to the letter! "They want to operate on my baby!"

Its great!

*InThisMoment* · 01-13-2003, 09:53 PM

WOW! this just keeps geting better and better! cant wait for the next part!.Oh and by the way I must also compliment you on June I can just imagine her saying that!

01-06-2003, 06:59 PM	#1
Laurel "Lauriebelle" Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 80	Brotherly Love is Bigger Than Fish (fanfiction) Thanks to all who enjoyed my first "Leave it to Beaver" fanfiction, "The Patter of Little Feet." I appreciate all of your positive reviews. This is my second "LITB" story. (I have a third one in the works and I'm thinking about writing a story based on Tony's "Never Too Young" character, Chet Brandon.) Ward and the boys are looking forward to a day of fishing at Friends Lake -- until June discovers that Wally has a fever. FADE-IN: INT. - CLEAVER KITCHEN - DAY The Cleavers -- Ward, June, Wally and Beaver -- eat their breakfast. WARD: Boys, I am really looking forward to spending Saturday with you up at Friends Lake. The newspaper says the weather is going to be warm and sunny -- perfect fishing weather. Beaver gulps his milk. BEAVER: Me too, Dad. I can't wait to try out my new fishing pole. I've been itching to use it ever since I got it for Christmas. Beaver looks over at Wally. BEAVER: Wally sure set a record the last time we fished -- seven trout! I gotta beat that. Wally looks up from his scrambled eggs disinterestedly. WALLY: It was just dumb luck that I caught all those fish, Beav. Beaver stuffs the last of his scrambled eggs into his mouth. BEAVER: Even so -- it was still pretty impressive. JUNE: Beaver, don't gulp your food. BEAVER: Sorry, Mom. This is only Thursday, and I sure want today and tomorrow to go real fast so we can get to Friends Lake! I figured if I ate faster it would make the day go faster. Ward laughs. WARD: I feel the same way about work, Son. JUNE: I think you can slow down and use some table manners, Beaver. Ward glances over at Wally, who is picking at his scrambled eggs. WARD: What about you Wally? You haven't said much about the fishing trip. WALLY: I'm looking forward to it, Dad. Wally grimaces as he touches his stomach. He suddenly jumps up from the table and dashes from the room, leaving Ward, June and Beaver looking bewildered by his behavior. WARD: What's that all about? June puts her napkin on the table and gets up from the table. JUNE: I have a feeling that Wally isn't going to be able to go fishing on Saturday. WARD: You mean he's sick? June nods. JUNE: He barely touched his breakfast, Ward. You know that's not like him -- he usually eats four helpings of eggs. June glances toward the stairs. JUNE: And I highly suspect that what he did eat he didn't keep down. Beaver's eyes grow wide. BEAVER: Wally's upchucking! I gotta see this! Beaver pushes his chair back in eager anticipation of watching Wally. Ward glares at him. WARD: You'll do no such thing, Beaver. BEAVER: Aw, come on, Dad. I miss all the good stuff! JUNE: You get on to school, Beaver. Beaver looks dejected. BEAVER: Okay. Ward kisses June. WARD: I'd better be getting to work myself. Call me and let me know how Wally is. Beaver grabs his school books and exits the kitchen through the back door. Ward and June exit the kitchen through the living room. (TO BE CONTINUED...)

01-06-2003, 09:21 PM	#2
BBF Workin' those Scrubs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: The "Natural" State Posts: 2,014	Wally's upchucking? I gotta see this! That's too funny Laurel! Cant wait to read more!
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01-09-2003, 06:03 PM	#3
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	Wally upchucking I'VE gotta see this!!! J/k I cant wait to see what happens!
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01-13-2003, 12:24 PM	#12
.:BF:. Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 21, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 4,736	GREAT FANFIC!!! Wow Poor Wally, Poor Beav. Great Fanfic Cant Wait To See What Else Happens.

01-13-2003, 09:53 PM	#15
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	WOW! this just keeps geting better and better! cant wait for the next part!.Oh and by the way I must also compliment you on June I can just imagine her saying that!
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01-10-2003, 12:16 PM	#4
Laurel "Lauriebelle" Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 80	DISSOLVE TO: INT. - BOYS' BEDROOM - DAY Wally, fully dressed, is curled up on his bed in the fetal position, clutching his stomach and groaning as June enters the room. JUNE: Wally! June races to Wally's bedside and feels his forehead. JUNE: You definitely have a fever, Wally. Your head is hot. WALLY: It hit me all of a sudden, Mom. I felt really dizzy and I, um...well, I didn't quite make it. June glances toward the bathroom. JUNE: Never mind about that. I'll clean it up later. Right now, you get yourself back into bed. Are you able to sit up enough to put your pajamas on? Wally attempts sitting up. WALLY: I think so, Mom. Boy, I really feel shaky. June hands Wally his pajamas, which are hanging on his bedpost. JUNE: I'll be right back with the thermometer to take your temperature. June exits the room and nearly runs into Ward in the hallway. CUT TO: HALLWAY - DAY WARD: How's Wally? JUNE: He has a fever, Ward. Probably has the flu. I'm going to take his temperature and I'll call Dr. Richardson. June glances at her watch. JUNE: Aren't you going to be late for work? WARD: I was almost out the door, and I realized I left my briefcase in the bedroom. (A BEAT) WARD: While I'm up here, I'll just look in on Wally. Poor kid -- he looked rather pale at breakfast this morning. JUNE: That's the other thing -- I'll need my mop to clean up the bathroom. Wally didn't quite make it. WARD: Oh. (TO BE CONTINUED...)

01-10-2003, 01:05 PM	#5
BBF Workin' those Scrubs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Location: The "Natural" State Posts: 2,014	The story's coming along great. And btw, LOVE the Tony Dow pic! Whew! Is it hot in here?

01-10-2003, 03:49 PM	#6
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	Wow its coming along great!!!. by the way what season is it from?.

01-10-2003, 06:05 PM	#7
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	good story so far. I can just see the look on Wards face when Beaver said "i gotta see this!"

01-10-2003, 11:03 PM	#8
.:BF:. Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 21, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 4,736	WOW Thats A Great Fanfic I Like It

01-11-2003, 11:29 PM	#9
Laurel "Lauriebelle" Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 80	DISSOLVE TO: INT. - BOYS' BEDROOM - DAY Ward enters the room and is stunned by the sight of his oldest son. WARD: Wally! You look positively green! Wally, looking quite wobbly, leans against the bathroom door for support. His pajamas look disheveled. WALLY: I don't know what I have, Dad. But whatever it is, it's sure got a hold of me. I, um, just ... Ward rushes over to Wally to help him to his bed. WARD: I get the picture, Wally. Here, get yourself into bed. Wally crawls into his bed, and Ward gently places his bedcovers over him. Wally groans. WARD: What is it, Wally? WALLY: Coach Henderson! I've got track practice! Coach is counting on me to run the 100 next week! June enters the room. WARD: Don't worry about that now, Wally. WALLY: But... June sits on the edge of Wally's bed and feels his forehead. JUNE: How are you feeling, Wally? WALLY: Terrible, Mom. I threw up again. I'm never going to make track practice now! June places the thermometer under Wally's tongue and looks over at Ward questioningly. WARD: He has track practice, June. Coach is counting on him to run the 100. June removes the thermometer from Wally's mouth and studies it. JUNE: Well, I'm afraid there won't be any track practice today, Wally. You have a temperature of 101 degrees. You just stay right in that bed, and I'll have Dr. Richardson look at you. Wally groans. June motions to Ward to meet her in the hallway. WARD: You take care, Son. I'll see you tonight. CUT TO: INT. - HALLWAY June lowers her voice. JUNE: Ward, I'm worried. I haven't seen Wally this sick since he was about thirteen years old. Ward nods. WARD: Over three years ago. JUNE: I didn't want to say anything in front of Wally, Ward. But maybe you better reschedule your fishing trip for this weekend. Ward ponders this idea. WARD: You're right, June. I just hope Beaver will understand. (TO BE CONTINUED...)

01-11-2003, 11:48 PM	#10
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	Uh oh! The Beaver aint gonna like this! Keep it coming its coming along great!

01-12-2003, 12:04 AM	#11
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	Poor Wally!. Great Great fanfic! cant wait for some more!!!

01-13-2003, 07:13 PM	#13
Laurel "Lauriebelle" Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 80	DISSOLVE TO: INT. - BOYS' BEDROOM - DAY EARLY AFTERNOON Dr. Bradley finishes examining Wally, and reaches into his medical bag for his prescription pad. WALLY: What do I have, doctor? The flu? DR. BRADLEY: It's a little more serious than that, Wally. You have appendicitis. June stands in the bedroom doorway, looking shocked. JUNE: Appendicitis! Good heavens! Wally reaches for his bedcovers. WALLY: Gee, Mom -- you make it sound like I'm dying. (TO DR. BRADLEY) I'm not dying am I? DR. BRADLEY: It won't come to that, Wally. Dr. Bradley finishes writing a prescription as June enters the room. He hands the prescription to June. DR. BRADLEY: Please have that filled, Mrs. Cleaver. It's for an antibiotic to relieve Wally's fever. Then I'll arrange for an appendectomy at Mayfield General Hospital. Wally looks alarmed. WALLY: Appendectomy? You mean I have to go to the hospital for an operation? DR. BRADLEY: I'm afraid so, Wally. It's the only sure way to cure appendicitis. WALLY: Oh. JUNE: How soon would you operate, Dr. Bradley? DR. BRADLEY: Early next week, I would think. JUNE: Well, thank you for coming, Dr. Bradley. I was quite worried when I learned that Dr. Richardson was out of town. Dr. Bradley smiles at Wally. DR. BRADLEY: You take care, Wally. I'll see you next week. WALLY: Yeah. Dr. Bradley and June exit the room. DISSOLVE TO: INT. - WARD'S OFFICE - DAY Ward sits at his desk, crunching numbers on a calculator when his phone rings. Ward grabs the receiver. WARD: Yes, Grace? GRACE (on phone): Your wife is on line one. She says its urgent. WARD: Urgent? Put her through. (A BEAT) WARD: June! How's Wally? Did Dr. Richardson look at him? JUNE (on phone): Dr. Richardson is out of town. Dr. Bradley looked at him. (long pause) He has appendicitis, Ward. WARD: Appendicitis! Ward whistles. WARD: I was afraid that's what it might be. What did Dr. Bradley recommend? JUNE (on phone, near tears): He wants to operate on my baby! WARD: June, Dear. Wally is hardly a baby. He's sixteen years old. Besides, lots of kids have appendectomies every year. JUNE (on phone, collecting herself): I know, Ward. I don't want Wally to be one of them. (TO BE CONTINUED...)

01-13-2003, 09:17 PM	#14
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	Thats June to the letter! "They want to operate on my baby!" Its great!