Shirley Temple Short Stories 3 Shirley type children's stories (Picture: Universal Studios, Hollywood)

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LITTLE MISS HOLLYWOOD - By Rex W. Clark, Oct 27, 2007
(Dedicated to Shirley Temple Black)

Chapter 1 - Saving the Nation

The year was 2008, the country was in the middle of a severe slump in the housing market, foreclosures at an all time high, the very unpopular war in Iraq, and record high gas prices had taken it’s toll on the nations economy which in turn had spawned a feeling of uncertainty much like that of the great depression of the 30’s. Mark Baker of Dreamland productions wanted to lift the people’s spirits like Shirley Temple did back then and several generations since.

Mark now finishing a week of auditioning hundreds of little girls from all over the country without finding the little girl with just the right stuff. Mark assistant, David Baxter came into the sound studio and said, “Mark you’ve been looking for two months and have turned down some girls with some real talent, certainly any one of those could be our next child star.” Mark saying while tossing pages of names of little girls who had auditioned on to his desk, “Not just anyone of them will work I want a little girl who’ll melt even the hardest of hearts like Shirley Temple did with her charm, singing, and dancing!” David picking up the papers that Mark had just thrown on his desk while saying, ‘There’s over 300 names here if you haven’t found her yet you may never find her if she even exists!” Mark getting red in the face with determination said “She’s out there I just haven’t found her yet I’ll keep on looking no matter how long it takes!” David looked at the calendar on the wall as he said “Thomas Randall has given us two more weeks to find that certain little girl with the right stuff or he’ll pull the plug!” Mark looked at the clock as he said in an air of frustration, “Its Friday I’m going camping this weekend to clear my mind and hit it again Monday morning.” David suggested, “A little rest and relaxation might not be a bad idea for all of us here for a couple of days I’ll see You Monday.” At that Mark removed his jacket from off the back of his chair and left the office.

Chapter 2 - A Much Needed break

Early the following morning Mark had arrived at his campground in the mountains and after pitching his tent and setting up his camp site went for a hike. After hiking for over an hour he heard a child from a distance calling out, “Help is there anyone out there help I’m lost please help me.” Mark picked up the pace while calling back to the child, “I’ll be right there don’t go away.” When he finally got to where she was he found her tired, dirty, hungry, and alone. Mark asked, “Are you ok?” The little girl replied “I was camping with my mom when I saw a little rabbit and chased it into the woods.” Mark asked her “How long have you been lost?” The little girl replied, “Oh I’m not lost it’s my mom who’s lost.” Mark chuckled then asked, “What’s your name?” The little girl replied; “Rebecca Boles.” Rebecca looked him up and down then asked, “What’s yours?” Mark replied “I’m Mark Baker.” With much appreciation Rebecca asked “I’m glad you found me could you help me find my mother?” Mark eager to help replied, “There’s a ranger station not too far from my campground I’ll take you there.” Rebecca’s voice was filled with thankful relief as she thanked him. She then commented as her stomach growled, “I haven’t eaten anything all day?” Mark said as he was digging into his backpack “I have something here.” He gave her several bite sized pieces of jerky, trail mix and a small bottle of water to chase it down with.

Chapter 3 - At the Camp

Later after they had reached Mark’s camp he removed his cell phone from his duffel bag then turned around as he said, “I don’t have a signal I think there’s a phone at the ranger station I’m sure your mother has called them and I’m certain they’re looking for you now.” Rebecca took a bite of jerky then said, “I thought I was the one who had gotten lost but then I realized that it was my mom who was the one who was lost.” Mark smiled as he said, “I seem to remember a similar experience when I was a child.” Rebecca took a sip of water then curiously asked, “What happened?” Mark chuckled then replied, “One time when I was five my mother and I were at a department store during the Christmas season when we passed the toy section where a man dressed in a Santa’s suit was entertaining children.” Rebecca interrupted,” Did you get to sit on Santa’s knee and tell him what you wanted for Christmas?” Mark motioned with his hand as he continued, “I’ll get to that, well I saw this other boy with this neat toy so I asked him where they were, so the boy took me to where he found it.” Rebecca again interrupted, “So did you get to play with the toy?” Mark smiled then continued, “The boy and I played with several toys for what seemed for just a few minutes when my mother grabbed me by the hand and scolded me for getting lost.” Rebecca gasped, “Was your mother very mad?” Mark laughed then replied, “I told my mother that I knew exactly where I was that she was the one who was lost.”

Chapter 4 - The Hike

At that Mark and Rebecca started for the Ranger station. Then after they had walked for a while Rebecca asked, “What kind of work do you do?” Mark replied, “I’m a movie producer for dreamland productions.” Rebecca’s voice was filled with excitement as she asked, “You make movies like at the theatres?” Mark chuckled as he replied, “Yes just like at the theatres.” Rebecca smiled as she commented; “I would love to be in the movies some day.” Mark commented, “I’m looking for a little girl with the right stuff to be the next Shirley Temple but I haven’t found her yet.” Rebecca cheerfully commented, “My dance and acting teacher said that she could teach me to act and dance just like her and then last week my teacher told my mom that I’m the best in my class.” Mark smiled as he said; “Well then we’ll have to audition you at the studio.” Rebecca’s voice was filled with excitement as she asked, “For real that would be wonderful when can I come to audition?” Mark replied “We’ll discuss that with your parents.”

Rebecca looked down as she sadly commented, “My father died in Iraq, he was in the Marines.” Mark apologetically said, “Oh I’m so sorry.” And then asked “How old are you?” Rebecca replied, “I’m eight years old.” Mark commented, “You’re just the age that I’m looking for.” Rebecca with more excitement asked, “What if you like me?” Mark turned his head slightly to the side as he commented, “I like you already but if you’re what I’m looking for then you could very well be the next big child star.” Rebecca gasped then said “Wow imagine me the next Shirley Temple” Mark laughed as he said, “We’ll not know until you audition.” Mark then pointed as he said, “Look there’s the ranger station we’ll ask them about your mother!” Rebecca leaped as she said, “Oh goody, goody we’re finally here!”

Chapter 5 - The Ranger Station

Mark and Rebecca were at the Ranger station explaining how Rebecca’s mom had gotten lost while camping. The park ranger asked Rebecca as he picked up a pen and reached into his desk retrieving a piece of paper, “What’s your name sweetie pie?” Rebecca replied as she walked to the other side of the ranger station, “Rebecca Boles.” The Park Ranger asked as he began writing down the information, “How old are you?” She skipped across the room to where an interesting looking box of toys were sitting next to a table as she replied, “I’m eight years old.” The Park Ranger asked as he continued writing, “What are your parents’ names?” Rebecca replied as she picked up a rag doll and moved its arms and legs, “My mother’s name is Sharon my father died while in Iraq, he was in the Marines.” The Park Ranger apologetically said, “Oh I’m so sorry I’ll check with the other ranger stations to see if your mother has checked in with them.” Rebecca continued to play with the doll as the park ranger picked up the radio mike and spoke into it. “This is station 297, have any of the other stations inquired about a lost child?” One of the other Ranger stations on the other side of the park radioed back, “A lady came in a couple of hours ago and reported that her little girl wearing a blue short sleeved shirt and blue jeans had wandered away from their camp site.” The park ranger radioed back, “Tell her mother she’s here and that we’ll take her there shortly.” The ranger on the other end radioed back, “Roger that, see you when you get here, over and out.” The park ranger said as he put the radio mike down. “I’ll take the two of you to meet your mother.” Rebecca looked at the doll then at the ranger who smiled as he said, “Go ahead and keep her she needs a loving home.” Rebecca began stuffing the doll into her backpack as she cheerfully said, “I promise to take very good care of her.” The ranger again smiled as he commented, “I had a feeling you would.”

After Mark, Rebecca, and the park ranger had arrived at the other Ranger station, Rebecca’s mother hugged her while saying to her, “I’ve been worried sick about you how did you get lost.” Rebecca replied, “Oh I wasn’t lost I chased a rabbit into the woods and when I turned around you were gone so I figured you had gotten lost.” She went to say, “I’m so glad they found you.” The park ranger leaned close to Sharon as he softly said, “Mr. Baker found your daughter on a hiking trail several miles from here.” Sharon turned to Mark as she said “Thank you for bringing my daughter back safely.” Mark said “You would do the same for me, by the way I’m a producer for dreamland productions and your daughter tells me that she has dancing and acting training.” Sharon replied, “She wants to be like Shirley Temple.” Mark explained, “I’m looking for a little girl with the right stuff to be the next big child star why don’t you bring Rebecca by the studio Monday to audition.” Sharon asked, “What role would Rebecca be auditioning for?” Mark replied, “We have several movies to be made over the next few years all featuring an adorable girl who would melt even the hardest of hearts with her charm, singing and dancing.” Sharon chuckled as she commented “I couldn’t keep Rebecca away, tell us what time to be there.” Mark handed Sharon his business card from his wallet as he was saying “Be there at 9:30 the address and phone number are on the card if you need to reschedule call me.” Sharon suggested, “Rebecca and I would be honored if you would spend the rest of the weekend with us at our camp.” Mark cheerfully accepted “Great I’ll ask the ranger to give me a ride to my camp site to gather my things.”

Chapter 6 - A Change of Address

So at that they all went and moved Marks camping gear to Sharon’s, and Rebecca’s camp, where they helped to erect Mark’s tent then the three of them spent the rest of the weekend singing campfire songs roasting hot dogs and marsh mellows. Then Sunday night they all broke camp and headed for home with the assurance that they would meet up again the following morning . The next morning Rebecca woke up three hours before her audition to practice her tap dancing routine when Sharon came into Rebecca’s bedroom, and cheerfully commented, “You’re full of energy this morning.” Rebecca answered, “I can hardly wait for my audition, come on let’s go!” Sharon laughed then asked, “What’s your hurry the studio is only ten miles away and we have three hours before you audition!” Rebecca answered, “I don’t want to be late.” Sharon suggested, “Let’s eat breakfast, get dressed, then fix your hair and makeup before you go bursting into Mr. Baker’s office and sweep him off his feet.” Rebecca impatiently commented, “Oh mother must I always be the one who’s in a hurry.” Sharon laughed then gently pinched Rebecca’s nose as she lovingly asked, “What am I going to do with you?”

Chapter 7 - The Audition

Later upon arrival to the sound stage Mr. Baker met them as he cheerfully asked, “Well young lady are you ready to strut your stuff?” Rebecca rocked on her heels as she replied, “You bet!” Mr. Baker laughed then said to a choreographer hired by the studio, “Take it slow then get more complex to see if she can keep up.” The choreographer named Daniel Hays, (had several years experience on Broadway before opening his own dance studio in Los Angeles where he turned out some of the best tap dancers in the world), smiled as he looked down at Rebecca as he asked, “Well young lady let’s see what you can do.” He began to lead Rebecca through some simple steps as she followed along. He then tapped out more complex steps as Rebecca easily followed. Daniel then smiled as he said, “Let’s see if you can really keep up with me now.” Rebecca had a dimpled smile with a sound of mischief in her voice as she challenged him, “I bet I can beat you.” Daniel chuckled as he accepted her challenge, “Your on I’ll lead out.” Rebecca smiled as she teased, “Don’t hurt yourself.” Daniel laughed then led out with a somewhat easy routine of which she following without any difficulty. After a short while she teased, “Is that all you’ve got?” Daniel was now somewhat impressed as he led out with an even more difficult routine again with Rebecca easily following along. Daniel then motioned for Rebecca to lead out. She smiled then teased, “Perhaps you should consider taking a breather old man,” then led out with a very difficult routine for her age. Daniel smiled as he said, “You’re pretty good.” And then led out with a very energetic routine again with Rebecca following without any difficulty. Rebecca held her hand in front of her mouth while pretending to yawn as she said, “Wake me up when we’re done.” Then with mischief in his voice Daniel said “Bet you can’t do this,” then did a back flip landing on both feet then triumphantly grinned as Rebecca stopped dancing and put her hands on hips as she vented, “That’s not fair you cheated.” Daniel laughed as he asked, “Can you sing as good as you dance?” Rebecca answered, “You bet!” Daniel then said as he put a tape into a boom box and pushed the play button. “I’m sure you know this song let’s hear you sing it.”

Rebecca totally captivated him with her vocal talent. Then after the song he proudly commented, “I think we’ve found our next big child star.” Rebecca gasped and smiled as she asked, “For real?” Mark smiled as he replied, “Yes My dear you’ve got the right stuff.” Mark then said to Sharon, “Let’s go into my office, and talk about when Rebecca can get started but first there’s some details we need to work out.” He then told Daniel to occupy Rebecca while he and Sharon talked business

Chapter 8 - Let's Make a Deal

In Mark’s office he laid out his offer, “I’m prepared to offer Rebecca $5000 per week while she’s working, and $1000 when she’s in between movies we want to offer you $1000 per week to encourage and help her with her lines.” Sharon’s voiced was filled with gratitude as she accepted “That’s very generous of you I hope Rebecca is what you’re looking for.” Mark tapped his desk as he replied, “Rebecca is exactly what I’m looking for.” Sharon cheerfully commented, “That sounds like something we can all live with.” Mark pushed a contract across the desk as Sharon asked, “What’s this?” Mark replied, “This is Rebecca’s contract.” Sharon looked it over as Mark reassured her, “It’s all legal.” Sharon smiled then commented as she signed it, “I can’t believe this is really happening.” The both of them stood up and shook hands as Mark proudly said, “Welcome to dreamland productions.” He then opened the top drawer to his desk and retrieved a script as he said, “This is Rebecca’s script look it over and be ready for work next Monday at 9:00 am. At that, Rebecca came into the office as Mark cheerfully asked her, “Well young lady are you ready to knock em dead?” Rebecca replied with a dimpled smile, “You bet.”

Mark then shook Rebecca’s hand as he ended the meeting; “I have a production meeting so I’ll see you Monday.” At that Sharon, and Rebecca left the office. Then as Sharon hugged Rebecca as she almost shouted with joy, “This calls for a celebration.” Rebecca leaped as she said, “Absolutely.” Sharon laughed as she asked, “So what do you have in mind?” Rebecca smiled as she replied, “How about a banana split?” Rebecca’s smile broadened, “then shopping!!” Sharon smiled as she agreed; “A banana split then,” with a look of excitement “Shopping.” The two of then walked hand in hand as they went to celebrate with a banana split complete with all the trimmings followed by a day of shopping.

Chapter 9 - Making An Impression

Several days into filming of Rebecca’s first film, Rebecca had just finished a scene in which she really sparkled. The director was so impressed with Rebecca’s overwhelming talent and charm that he commented to Mark, “This little girl must think she’s going to be a big star, she’s stolen every single scene she’s been in so far.” Mark corrected the director, “No Ralph, she doesn’t know it yet but she’s the next mega star she’s going to make this project a huge success.”

After the first movie was finished, the marketing department heavily advertised the movie, The critics were raving about Rebecca’s performance, ‘Not since Shirley Temple has a child star came along who could grasps the audience, and hold them, make them laugh, cry, and cheer all in one hundred and twenty short minutes, the singing, dancing, and acting is astonishing.’ They went on to proclaim Rebecca as the next mega star.

After the completion of Rebecca’s second movie, the lines at the theatres were showing the movies by appointment only; the movie grossed $40,000,000. Soon followed by the third which grossed nearly the same. Rebecca was a household name, the critics nick named her ‘Little Miss Hollywood’, they went on to say that her movies were fun, heart warming and made you glad to be alive. A toy company even contracted with Sharon and Rebecca to make Rebecca dolls along with all the accessories featuring them in all of the costumes she had worn in her movies with much of the profits going into Rebecca’s trust fund for college and beyond.

Chapter 10 - Time For a Vacation

A year had all most gone by and summer vacation was upon them. Mark asked Sharon, “I’m going to Hawaii for the summer why don’t you and Rebecca join my mother and I there at my beach house?” Rebecca had been close by intently listening to the conversation when she burst into the room, “Mom can we spend the summer with Mark in Hawaii, it’ll be so cool?” Sharon replied, “We shouldn’t put Mark out, I’m sure he would like some privacy.” Mark smiled as he said, “Oh nonsense I have plenty of room and would love to have the two of you along we’ll all have a good time.” Sharon had a look of uncertainty as Mark insisted; “It’ll be so much fun.” Sharon then smiled broadly as she accepted, “Hawaii.” Rebecca jumped into the air as she shouted, “We’re going to Hawaii!”

Chapter 11 - Bon Voyage

On the way over to Hawaii, the Captain heard that Rebecca was one of his passengers and invited her, Sharon and Mark to dine at his table. Sharon accepted and while they were all enjoying dinner, the Captain asked Rebecca, “Rebecca I would be honored if you would consider performing for our other guests and crew one evening before the ship docks at Hawaii?” Rebecca gasped then looked at Sharon. The captain chuckled as he commented; “I take that as a yes, would you be available this Wednesday evening?” Rebecca had a dimpled smile as she looked at Sharon as she accepted, “Wednesday would be perfect.”

Two nights later Rebecca was backstage getting ready to be introduced as Mark addressed the crowd, “Ladies and gentlemen we have a very special treat for you tonight appearing on stage is none other than,” he paused then continued, “Rebecca Boles!” The crowd gave an applause as Rebecca walked onto the stage. She smiled as she greeted the crowd, “Hello everybody.” The orchestra then began playing as Rebecca began her song and dance routine.

When she had finished the routine she gave a bow as the audience gave a standing ovation. Rebecca then exited the stage as her mother greeted her while saying, “It’s a lot different from the set.” Rebecca smiled as she commented, “On the set everyone is there to make a movie and it’s like we’re all playing make believe but here it’s the real thing.”

Chapter 12 - Aloha

As the cruise ship was pulling into Hawaii, there were at least two thousand people at the pier, behind a barricade of police, and security officers, holding up signs, welcoming Rebecca. Mark was concerned about Rebecca’s safety decided to wait until the crowd died down before leaving the ship. Meanwhile Rebecca and Mark’s Mother were in Mrs. Baker’s cabin playing a board game. Then while Sharon was in the restroom Rebecca commented; “My mom’s afraid to tell Mark that she’s interested in him because she thinks she’s here because of me.” Mrs. Baker winked as she said with a hint of mischief in her voice as she said, “I’ll tell Mark to ask your mother out to dinner then you and I will go shopping together.” Rebecca had a dimple smile as she said, “Oh goody, goody!”

So later on that day after they had gotten off the ship and were settled into Mark’s beach house, a very large seven bedroom home overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Mrs. Baker waited for an opportunity to be with Mark alone where she suggesting “Mark why don’t you take Sharon to dinner while Rebecca and I go shopping for some summer clothing and other things tonight.” Mark commented, “Sharon may not think of me in that way.” Mrs. Baker informed him, “Oh nonsense Rebecca told me that Sharon has a very big crush on you.” Mark smiled as he asked, “You really think so?” Mrs. Baker straitened his tie as she insisted, “Go on and ask her.” Mark said “Ok I’ll go ask her right now.” At that Mark went and knocked on Rebecca’s and Sharon’s cabin door. Sharon opened the door as Mark nervously asked, “Would you like just the two of us to go to dinner tonight I’ll ask Mother to take Rebecca shopping?” Sharon not wanting to show her excitement answered, “That would be a grand idea I’ll ask Rebecca if she wants to go shopping with your mother tonight.” Rebecca was in the bathroom pretending not to be eaves dropping came out and asked, “Mom can I go shopping with Mrs. Baker tonight?” Sharon cheerfully answered, “Yes you may Mark and I are going out to dinner.” Rebecca went back to the bathroom where she did a cute dance as she celebrated.

Chapter 13 - A Night on the Town

Mrs. Baxter and Rebecca were shopping along the seashore enjoying the cool pacific breeze. Rebecca asked, “Mrs. Baker can I call you grandmother if Mark marries my mom?” Mrs. Baker took Rebecca by the hand as she said, “I would be delighted if you would call me grandmother if your mom indeed married my Mark.” Rebecca then smiled as she commented, “I don’t know about you but I want Mark to be my dad and you my grandmother!” Mrs. Baker chuckled as she said, “Don’t get ahead of yourself I’m afraid that we have a lot of work and planning ahead of us if we’re going to get your mom and Mark married to each other.” Rebecca’s smile beamed as she mischievously said, “This is going to be fun!”

Chapter 14 - Dinner

Meanwhile Mark, and Sharon were enjoying dinner followed by slow dancing when Sharon commented, “This all seems like a fairy tale.” Mark asked, “How does it all seem so much like a fairy tale?” Sharon replied, “How all this came about meaning how a year ago Rebecca got lost then ran into you and how everything turned out the way it did.” Mark commented, “A year ago this entire project was two weeks away from being cancelled. I had auditioned over three thousand little girls over a three month span without finding what I was looking for. Then in a last ditch effort to clear my mind I went camping and ran into Rebecca and she turned out to be just the one I was looking for and my life has not been the same yes this all seems like a fairy tale and a really good one at that.” Sharon smiled as she commented; “We or say I have grown quite fond of you.” Mark’s eyes met Sharon’s as she continued, “Rebecca adores you she’s always telling me how much she enjoys working with you at the studio.” Mark commented, “She’s a very lovable little girl.” Sharon commented, “You’re quite lovable yourself.” Sharon’s heart beat faster as Mark took her into his arms and kissed her then said, “I find you very lovable too” then kissed her again. The two of them spend the rest of the evening slow dancing and falling in love.

Chapter 15 - Next Morning

Sharon was awakened by Rebecca saying, “Time to wake up sleepy head” She then served Sharon a breakfast of cereal, toast, and orange juice in bed.” Sharon a bit surprised asked, “What do I owe this special occasion to?” Rebecca replied, “Nothing just wanted to serve you breakfast in bed.” Rebecca barely able to contain herself said, “Tell me about last night!” Sharon said, “That’s why you served me breakfast in bed you want me to tell you about my date with Mark.” Rebecca turned her head a little to the side with a look of mischief as she said, “I bet you let Mark kiss you.” Sharon blushed as she commented, “That’s none of your business young lady.” Rebecca’s eyes were wide eyed as she teased, “You’re in love.” Sharon laughed then said, “Young lady you mind your own business.” Rebecca laughed then teased with a tune, “Mommy’s in love, mommy’s in love.” Sharon laughed while saying, “So what if I am young lady what’s that to you.” Rebecca asked, “Are you getting married?” Sharon said, “Hold on a minute young lady you can’t rush things like this.” Then Rebecca started singing, “Mommy’s in love, mommy’s in love.” Sharon put the tray aside then jumped out of bed then chased Rebecca around the room, caught her then tickled and played with her. Several minutes later Sharon held up her hand and said as Rebecca jumped on her, “We have to get going, if we’re going site seeing with Mark, and Mrs. Baker today.” Rebecca asked as she picked up the pillows from the bed that had been tossed on the floor earlier, “Oh Goody, where are we going?” Sharon replied, “We’re going on a tour of the island then to a show tonight there will be singing and dancing.” Rebecca interrupted as she teased, “And kissing.” Sharon replied, “Yes and a lot more too.”

Chapter 16 - Site Seeing

Sharon, Rebecca, Mark, and Mrs. Baker went site seeing of the island, then to the show. While they were watching the Hawaiian dancers and listening to the music the host came over to their table and spoke to Mark then to Rebecca, “Our hosts said he would be honored if you could perform for the audience?” Rebecca gasped with excitement, “I’d love to!” Mark then spoke with the hosts who then went over to the stage just as the dancers concluded their number and in a ring of excitement said, “Ladies and gentlemen we have a very special guest with us tonight, let’s all give a very warm welcome for ‘Rebecca Boles’” The audience broke out with a loud applause as Rebecca took the stage then walked over to the band director and asked him if they knew the music to a popular song. The band director said they knew it and began to play as Rebecca performed two song and dance routines from her movies. Afterwards the audience gave a thunderous standing ovation. After the show some of the guests told the hosts that seeing Rebecca Boles in person was worth every dollar spent on their vacation.

Chapter 17 - Life on the Beach

During the next few weeks, Rebecca met and befriended many of the neighborhood children, and had them overnight on a regular basis. She had exchanged addresses, and phone numbers, with many of her new friends when the end of summer vacation was nearing its end. Meanwhile Mark and Sharon had fallen deeper in love. One night in passing Mrs. Baker commented to Mark “I think you and Sharon would make a lovely couple and Rebecca adores you.” Mark smiled as he commented; “She’s quite a lovable little girl.” Mrs. Baker commented, “I would love to have her as my grand daughter.” Mark popped his mother on the rear with a dish rag as he teased; “Mother dear you may get your wish just yet I have arranged a time for all of us to be together when I propose to Sharon.” Mrs. Baker smiled as she beamed, “Oh that would tickle Rebecca to death to have you for her father.” Mark said, “Keep it under wraps, I want Sharon and Rebecca to think this is a farewell to summer vacation dinner.” Mrs. Baker smiled as she said, “Mums the word I won’t tell a soul.”

Chapter 18 - The Proposal

On the night of the big event, everyone was seated at their table when Mark dropped his napkin then as he reached down to get it got down on one knee before Sharon. She looked at him as she asked, “What are you doing on the floor people are looking at us?” Mark retrieved a small box out of his coat pocket and looked up at Sharon then opened the box. Sharon looked at the diamond engagement ring as her Rebecca and Mrs. Baker gasped Sharon then looked back down at Mark as tears began forming in her eyes as she said, “Oh Mark.” Mark then lovingly asked, “Sharon, I can’t imagine my world without you and Rebecca in it every day my heart breaks every time you and I are apart will you marry me and be my wife.” With tears in her eyes Sharon looked down at Mark as she lovingly accepted, “Oh Mark yes.” Then as Sharon and Mark embraced in a kiss Rebecca gasped “Oh my goodness, oh my goodness!”

Chapter 19 - The Wedding

The day of the wedding came where it was performed on the beach under a couple of palm trees. Rebecca was the flower girl and ring bearer with Mrs. Baker was the bridesmaid. Then after the minister led them in their vows and pronounced them husband and wife the two of them kissed as Rebecca walked over and gave Mrs. Baker a high five as she said in an air of cheerful resolve, “Grandmother we did it.” Mrs. Baker smiled as she agreed, “We sure did.” Rebecca then tugged on Mark’s coat as she lovingly said “Now I get to call you daddy.” Mark hoisted Rebecca up into his arms as he lovingly agreed; “Yes now you can call me daddy.” Rebecca kissed him on the cheek then lovingly said, “You’re the best daddy in the whole world.”

THE END
 

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