Nice. Very, very nice ...

Katinka

Me --> , just a happy puddle.... I am so happy for Sue to have experienced this. No matter how short or long her hearing will stay with her, it will never take this memory away. Jack made it just perfect for her.... I think I'll stay for a while....

Perfect......

Beautiful!!! Wonderful choice of songs!

Especially not There was a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name-o

Inside joke. Marlene's working Bingo tonight!

Jill

That was fabulous, the songs worked perfectly with the post. Sue will cherish that moment forever, even if her hearing doesn't last forever.

Sairs

Loved the serenade...beautiful choices on the songs, Marlo.

oi

My mind is filled with mush.. that was so romantic!!

Bingo? Now there's a thought -- all the gang undercover at a Bingo game with Myles calling out the numbers! Sorry Jill distracted me.

kav

makes my toes tingle!

beautiful! what a wonderful thing to come home to after being gone for two days!

“Good evening, Monica”, greeted the man as he approached the nurses' desk.

“Good evening to you, too”, smiling. “What brings you here?”

“A young woman”, scratching his head. “Tommy, Tolan …”

“We have a Thomas, and a Boland”, laughing quietly, knowing he couldn't forget a face, yet could barely remember a name.

“Pink nightgown with hearts on it I was told …not hospital issue”, smiling kindly.

“Susan Thomas, then”, pointing to the door at the end of the hallway on the left.

“Susan Thomas”, he repeated, trusting the name to his memory …at least for a little while. “Would she still be awake?”

“Yes, I just peeked in there …they are dancing.”

“Dancing?” raising a brow.

“So romantic”, the night nurse sighed.

“Would I be interrupting?”

“Probably, but maybe you should remind them she has an early ECG, and send them to bed.”

“I didn't know sending them to bed was in my job description”, he chuckled, straightening his collar.

cute very cute...................can't wait for more.................if that is not in the job description then what is

Thank you, Jill, for putting that wonderful song in my head .

*just try imagining my most sarcastic voice!!!*



Working 2 bingos was how I really wanted to spend my Saturday night !!!

*same voice ... rolling my eyes at the same time ...and shaking my head *



What I wouldn't do for my kids !!!!



And I won't comment on Kav's suggestion of getting the gang undercover inside a bingo hall ... could be fun, though ... Jill? Want to run with that thread ????

You know me, Marlene..........(same sarcastic voice as you have)...I'd do aaannyything for you!!!

Jill

And we ALL know what happens when Jill says she won't write something!


I just finished reading Tina, and so I can't help but worry about this guy...

edit: OOps! sorry Jill, meant Tina!

Is this who I think it is???

Joy

i want to know who he is ...suesfan do you know who he is .......please tell me........

Suejack, let's let Marlo tell us, but if it is who I think it is, they are both going to be very happy to see him!!! (I hope I'm right!!!)

Joy

Who is it Joy?

Marlo, I had so much fun with those posts, and now that man showed up and I have a sneaking suspicion I know who he is!! I will wait for your next post!

haha! wonderful.

I'm not Joy but if she is thinking the same thing that I'm thinking, I think you would want to go back to the last post on page 25... hm.....maybe there's a bit too much thinking going on and maybe I'm totally off track here...... MARLO!!!!! WHERE ARE YOU???!!!!

Loved the dancing... now who is it?

Sairs

Hmm.. I'm officially clueless. I'm shutting my mouth and waiting for Marlene to come and tell us all!!

I'm not talking!!!

Joy

Wise decision, since we might be sooooo wrong, knowing the twists and turns Marlo throws at us!!! I was not that wise, but I'm having a blast just waiting for the right answer.

Marlo, I see you out there - any chance of your answer?

PIKER come on...spill it

aww..they're still dancing

oh wait...I think I have an idea too about who it can be...but me is not saying anything either







ps: for those who don't know what PIKER means...it's aussie slang for partypooper )

She was holding on to him, drifting between dreams and reality, in a place she didn't want to leave.

“Almost midnight, sweetheart. You need to rest”, his whisper lost in the sensation his touch awakened as he took her to her bed.

The knock on the door startled them, and she tumbled backward, landing with a thud on the mattress …with Jack over her.

“Did I hurt you?” pulling himself up. She shook her head, sitting against the pillows. “Come in”, he answered after clearing his throat, realizing too late his shirt was nowhere in sight.

The door opened without a sound, and a short burly man entered.

“Good evening, young lady”, bowing to Sue before taking her hand into his and squeezing affectionately. “I'm Father Alistair.”

“Good evening, Father. I'm Sue Thomas”, she replied reverently.

“Nice meeting you, my child. And who would that young man be?” eyeing Jack curiously, as recognition reached his mind. “Didn't I see you in the chapel this morning, son?”

“Jack Hudson, Father”, shaking the hand extended towards him, feeling rather self-conscious after being caught shirtless by a chaplain. “And yes, I was there. Sue survived a car accident, and I want to let God know how grateful I was …though I don't recall seeing you”, glancing around furtively.

“I was inconspicuously replacing candles in the corner, but I noticed you. Your shirt is behind the chair by the way, son”, grinning mischievously at Jack.

“Hum …Thank you …it's not …” If she hadn't been busy blushing herself, Sue would have chuckled at Jack's flustered state and mumbling.

“I know”, the chaplain conceded. “It's warm in here, but the hospital insists on keeping the thermostat cranked high up. If I could I would remove a layer or two myself, but the sight would undoubtedly scare some of the older ladies”, winking at Sue, who burst out laughing. “So, my children, any particular reason you were seeking my presence tonight?”

Jack relaxed a notch. The man inspired respect and kindness.

“Sue and I …we were wondering …I understand it's a bit unusual …”

The chaplain arched his brows, rather perplexed.

“Jack wants to know if you could marry us”, Sue divulged, smiling at Jack.

“Why didn't you say so, young man?” shaking his head in amusement.

“Well, I …could you? …Marry us, I mean”, wishing he could express a coherent thought as he approached Sue's bed and took her hand into his.

“Of course”, not missing the glow enveloping the couple as they locked eyes with each other.

“Now?” Sue inquired timidly.

The chaplain's laughter echoed in the room, drowning the soft music. “Sorry”, he apologised, seeing their baffled faces. “Over the years I've had many requests, but performing a wedding in the middle of a night is a first”, looking at his watch. “Let me get Monica, and I may still be able to marry you on Valentine's Day”, rushing outside the room.

THEY'RE GETTING MARRIED!!!

To those of you who tried to get me to spill -- I WAS RIGHT!!!

Joy

I was right WHOO HOO

great post Marlene

Let them dance into the middle of the night as a married couple

for more ... of course

a wedding on Valentine's Day

Thank you, Marlene!

OOOH!! The Father!! I had NOOOO idea!!! Woot!!!! :bounce: A wedding! A wedding!!!

Whoohoo!! Thank you Father Alistair!!! We have a wedding!!!!

A perfect day for a wedding!!

On his way out, Father Alistair bumped into a visitor.

“Sorry, Father, I didn't see you”, noticing the priest's collar. “I know visiting hours are over but I was hoping to see Ms Thomas. Is she all right?”

“Are you a friend?” inquired the chaplain.

“Among other things, yes”, nodded the stranger as he gave a short description of his relationship with the patient.

“Then follow me, please”, taking the man's arm. “I will explain as we walk since time is of the essence.”

The newcomer's worried frown is quickly replaced by a smile that kept widening as he listened to the chaplain.

Bobby? Myles? No----the guy is looking for Sue......not Jack.....Sues dad? Brother?

OMG! I cannot wait for more! This is fabulous!

And it is...?? You fill in the blank Marlo! I won't even try!!

Well, we know it isn't Howie - his response was waaaaayyy too short to be Howie! LOL

So - married in the hospital. Wow! Wonder what else might happen there.

And it is -- --------- ---- ---- ----- -- - -- --- ------- --- ----------


Would you like to buy a vowel?

Yes please Vana!

Another post tonight??

Okay, Marlo, I was fast on the uptake on the first one, but this one?? I don't have a clue!! Who is it??? Maybe it's her father - he could give the bride away!!!

Joy

Buy a vowel??? Too much!

Jill

ooh....let's see....Can I buy.....a post?!

No?

Ok....I'll buy an "A" (hey, gotta start somewhere! )

Sorry, next post not ready yet, I'm still

But an A just for you, Web !

And it is -- --------- -a-- a--- ----- a- - -- --- ------- a-- -----a----

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

i am waiting .......................................i just love this fic

Marlo,

I just finished reading your last posts and I am absolutely contented!!!

BUT I have gloomy foreboding about this mystery visitor....


Can't wait for more!!!


Restie