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A love story that takes place just as WWII is ending...a handsome but tortured WW II vet returns home to find many things have changed...and some things have stayed the same....

A love story that takes place just as WWII is ending...a handsome but tortured WW II vet returns home to find many things have changed...and some things have stayed the same.... It is late summer 1945. WW II has just been concluded. Two weary members of the U.S. Armed Forces are waiting patiently at an airport waiting room, trying to get a flight back to their hometown. They have been waiting for hours. The hours drag by, the two men began to strike up a conversation. They find they are both heading to the same town of Boone City. Fred Derry was a Captain, on a B-24. Al Stephenson is older, he was a Sargeant in the Army. He served in the Pacific. Both men have been gone for over 4 years. "Derry! Fred Derry!" The man at the counter calls. "Stephenson, Al Stephenson!"
Fred jumps up immediately. "Here!"
"I have a ride for you both, a cargo plane is heading for Boone, it will take a day or two, but it will get you there!" The man exclaimed.
"Did you hear that Fred? We got a ride! We are going home!" Al cried happily.

The men grab thier kit bags and head out to the tarmac to get aboard the cargo plane. They have waited for this moment for over 4 years!!
With their luggage safely stowed away, they settle down in the cargo hold. Not very comfortable, but the two men strike up an immediate friendship. Fred talked of his experiences on a B-24. Al talks about his family and his experiences as a grunt in the Pacific. "You have been married 20 years?" Fred exclaimed. "My wife and I didn't have 20 days before I was shipped overseas!"
Al snickered. "Well, now you can get reaquainted! I no doubt will have to get to know my family all over again as well. 4 years is a long time! And as far as a job, I can't even think about it..."
Fred nodded. The future was definitely very uncertain, for them and all returning soldiers.
The taxi cab dropped Al in front of his house. For some inexplicable reason, he felt very apprehensive and even a little afraid. He could see Millie, his wife, through the window.
"I feel as if I were heading into Heda Beach...' Al thought to himself.
After greeting his daughters Peggy and Roberta, Al found his wife in the hall.
"Millie!" Al ran to his wife and held her close. Her tears ran freely as she hugged him back very tightly.

Peggy and Roberta watch as their parents have a tearful reunion.
The girls give their parents some privacy.

"Al! Why didn't you let us know? We would have been better prepared! I thought you wouldn't be here for days!" Millie cried.
"I lucked out, caught a ride on a cargo plane. We came right through!" Al said happily.
The taxi continued on its journey and dropped Fred in the rundown section of Boone City. He went into the shack by the railroad tracks and there was his father, who lived there with his second wife, Hortense. In spite of himself, Fred smiled slightly when he saw his father, still drinking as before, he thought. "Good to see you Pop...." Fred began looking around, "Where is Marie? Is she out somewhere?"

Fred's father cleared his throat. "Marie doesn't live here anymore son, she moved out ages ago. We didn't want you to worry...she is living in an apartment downtown. She works at a nightclub, I think...haven't seen or heard from her since last Christmas..."
"My wife isn't here? I don't believe this! Where does she work?" Fred said angerily.
His father shrugged. "I don't know boy, she never said, we forwarded your letters and cheques to 24 Climbmore Street...that's all I know."
Fred sighed. "Thanks Pop, I am not mad at you, can I leave my suitcase here while I go try and find her?"
Marie was not at her Apartment. For hours Fred walked all over the small city, looking for his wife. He didn't remember Boone City having this many nightclubs before! He came across a small place called "Butch's"..he walked in and was surprised to find a rather classy little place. Fred couldn't believe his eyes! There was Al Stephenson, dancing, and looking a little more than drunk. Fred called out to him.... "Fred my boy! Come over! What are you doing downtown, I though you'd be with your wife!" Al slurred his words.
"That's who I am trying to find!! She works in a nightclub, I just don't know where!" Fred exclaimed.
"We'll find her! If we have to search every club in the city! Come over and meet my wife and daughter!!" Al hiccuped.
Al stumbled into his chair. "Millie! This is Fred Derry, Fred, this is Millie my wife, and this young lady is my daughter Peggy. Sit Fred! Bartender! More drinks!" Al cried. "Poor Fred can't find his wife, can't go home..."
"Doesn't home give you any ideas, dear?" Millie asked sweetly.

Somehow, the group never manages to leave Butch's...it is hours later and the place is about to close. Millie and Peggy go to get the car. Obviously, either man can not drive.
"Come home with us Fred, we can't have you wandering the streets! By the time you get up tomorrow morning, your wife should be back at her apartment..." Al stated.
"Thanks Al...very kind."
After arriving home, Peggy let Fred have her room while she took the sofa outside. She was suddenly awaken by noise.
Peggy ran into her room, where she heard the loud voices. Fred Derry was having a nightmare. He was muttering loudly about a plane being on fire, and for his men to jump. The sweat was pouring off his face in torrents. "Jump Gadorski! Jump...for God's sake!" he cried.
Fred screamed and immediately sat up in bed. Peggy calmly spoke to him, "It's is just a dream Fred, go back to sleep..." she spoke soothingly to him. She took out a handkerchief and began to wipe the sweat from his face. "It's all right Fred, it was just a bad dream...sleep."

Fred turned over and began to cry. Peggy's heart filled with compassion for him.
Peggy talked soothingly to Fred until at last, he drifted back to sleep. The poor, dear man, she thought sadly to herself. It was at this moment Peggy began to have some feelings for Fred Derry. She secretly hoped his wife would be patient and understanding with his nightmares and bad memories. Fred awoke the next morning with a headache. He look around the strange room...where in heck was he? And how did he get there? He searched his fuzzy brain for any recollection of the previous night...but he could not recall a single thing...he remembers vaguely looking for Marie at some nightclubs...he shook his head to try and clear the cobwebs. Fred got dressed and wandered into the hall, he finally found someone in the kitchen. "And you are...?" Fred inquired.
"I am Al's daughter, Peggy. Don't you remember? We ran into you last night. You could not find your wife, so you came home and spent the night."
Fred puzzled. "Oh yes! Al! Great Guy...and your his daughter!" Fred was relieved. For a moment he thought he was in a strange woman's home, and god knows what may have happened!
Peggy laughed. "You've got it straight, now. How about some breakfast?"
"Yes, I might try some breakfast, if you think I can handle it." Fred laughed. "Seriously, I hope I did not get out of hand last night, you see I am married."

Peggy smiled. "Yes I know. Please sit down Fred, and I will fix you some eggs."
Peggy began preparing the breakfast. Her mind kept going back to Fred Derry. A handsome man, pity he was married.

Meanwhile in the dining area, Fred watched Peggy closely. Such a lovely young lady,so sweet and kind, it is a wonder she hasn't been snapped up.
"I want to thank you for not mentioning my dream last night...it is not the first time I have had that dream, nor the last. It was very kind and understanding of you, truly." Fred commented quietly.
Peggy did not know what to say. It was obvious the poor man was haunted by his WW II experiences. It made him vunerable, sensitive...and all the more attractive to her. She smiled weakly.
Fred quickly changed the subject. "Peggy, have you a boyfriend...engaged?"
"No, I don't...no engagement". Peggy said a matter-of-factly.
"What's wrong with the guys around here anyway?" Fred laughed.
"Well," Peggy exclaimed, "I guess the best of them are already married..."
The room grew very quiet, the air was thick with emotion. They both quickly looked away.
Meanwhile, while Peggy and Fred are about to head downtown, Millie has taken a breakfast tray up to Al, who has been sleeping soundly since they came back from the club the previous night.
'You're up Al, here, I brought you breakfast, would you like it served in bed, or sit here at the table..." Millie asked.
Al did not answer...he was looking very intently at Millie.
Millie cleared her throat. "Well...I will let you alone to eat...I have housework to do..." her voice quivered slightly.

'Don't go Millie..." Al said thickly. "It has been so long....four years...how I have missed you..."
Al did not waste another moment, he grabbed Millie and kissed her passionately....the housework and breakfast would have to wait..... Peggy dropped Fred off at the address of his wife. Fred rang the bell, As soon as Marie saw Fred, she jumped into his arms.

'"Freddie! Why didn't you let me know?" Marie cried.
"I tried! I went by Pop's and he said where you where, but you had already left for work!"
Fred and Marie went into the living room of the small flat.
"You can stop working at the nightclub Marie, things are going to get better baby...you'll see, I will get a good job, not back at the drug store behind the soda fountain, and I have money! We are set for some time to come!" Fred stated.

Fred and Marie head into the bedroom and start to get aquainted...They were married barely a month before Fred left.
"Honey, you look so handsome in your uniform..." Marie giggled.
Fred kissed Marie. "I am glad I'm home baby..."
The next afternoon Fred came into the kitchen while Marie was fixing lunch.
"Holy Cow honey, that is the first time I have seen you in civilian clothes!" Marie gasped. She wasn't sure she liked what she saw, she loved Fred's uniform, and the way he looked in it!

"Get used to it baby...I just got it out of the mothballs at Pop's...you need a suit to find a good job, Marie." Fred stated.
After weeks of pounding the pavement, Fred could not find a job. What he failed to realize is that every returning veteran was also looking for work....Fred's money was running out, he had no choice but to go back to the Drug Store where he worked before the war. Part of his duties was to spend half his shift behind the soda fountain...'it is like I never left,' Fred thought wryly. That very afternoon, Peggy came into the Drug store. She had heard from her father Fred was working here. She looked at Fred wistfully...and also with some pity. This was the one job he did not want to return to...the poor dear man... Fred turned and saw Peggy standing by the counter. She waved and smiled. All at once Fred's face flushed with embarassment, he was truly ashamed for Peggy to see him working here...'From a decorated Air Force Captain to this'..Fred thought..'she must think me a fool...' "Fred! How wonderful to see you! Dad told me you were working here, I thought I would stop in to say hello!" Peggy smiled.

"Yes...well I never dreamed I would be back here, it is not my ideal job, only temporary.." Fred stumbled over his words.
Peggy ignored Fred's obvious embarassment. "I bet you mix a mean soda!" Peggy teased good-naturedly.
Fred smiled in spite of himself. What a dear, sweet girl she truly was. After some conversation, Fred said..."I am off on a lunch break in 20 minutes, why don't you join me?"
Peggy stared at Fred, she wasn't sure this was a wise idea...but she found she could not refuse.
Around the corner was a rather dingy Italian restuarant, where you could get a full meal for $1.50. As they waited for their food, Peggy and Fred had a rather pleasant conversation. Fred again mentioned his distress at working at the Drug Store.
'You won't be satisifed with that job Fred, You will find something better I am sure of it. You are an intelligent man, any company would be glad to hire you..." Peggy said gently.
After the meal, Fred paid the bill. As soon as they stepped outside into the dark alley, Fred grabbed Peggy and kissed her. He had been wanting to do this from almost their first meeting.

She did not resist.
Peggy was in shock, she did not expect this turn of events. If she was to be completely honest with herself, she was glad it happened...but a married man...

"It was bound to happen, it had to happen.."Fred said quietly, as if reading her thoughts. "And Peggy, if we keep on seeing each other, it will happen again. Come, I'll walk you to your car..."
Fred returned home to find Marie waiting impatiently.
"Freddie! Let's go to the Blue Devil tonight,where I used to work, the gang would love to meet you!"

"No Marie," he said quietly. 'The nights of going to clubs are over..we cannot afford it, we have blown all my money...we are eating at home."
"What!?" Marie screeched. "I don't think so, I have some money put aside and I say we are going out, and Fred, please go put your uniform on...I want them all to see you with it on..."

Fred was stunned. She has money put away? She never said a word...what else hasn't she told me..
"Fine," Fred said wearily. 'But this is the last time."
Fred came back downstairs in his uniform and Marie's demeanor changed immediately.
"There! You look handsome, you look more like yourself!" she cried happily.
Fred began to get angry. "What, you are ashamed to be seen with me without the uniform, is that it? You are ashamed of what I do?"

Marie sniffed. "Well, I don't know how you expect us to get by on your $32.50 a week serving sundaes!"
"When are you going to find something better, Fred? Seems to me you are not trying too hard!" Marie scoffed.

"Whenever I get wise to myself I guess, It isn't easy to adjust....I may have to go back to school, learn a trade..."
'Oh that's great, I will sit at home while you go to Kindergarten" Marie sneered "...Listen...who is Gadorski? You talk in your sleep honey..."

Fred looked at Marie incredulously. "Just something that happened in the war..."
"The war is over honey, you have to get over it and move on, that's what's holding you back...." Marie said flippantly.

"Yeah, I'll just do that, baby!" Fred cried angerily. "Thanks for the support...we are not going out, Marie that is final. I'll fix us some supper here." Fred walked out of the room.
Later that evening, Peggy sat in the living room, trying to concentrate on her book, she found she could not. Her mind kept going back to the kiss that afternoon. She had to do something, she did not want to become involved with a married man....Peggy decided to go talk to her parents, they would know what to do.... Peggy called her parents into the room....She relayed the whole episode of the lunch with Fred.
"You've been seeing him?" Millie asked worriedly.
"No, not really, only today...when we said good-bye, he kissed me, it was all very respectful...I love him, he is not happy with that woman, I know it..."
Al could not believe what he was hearing..."And he told you this? That he didn't love his wife?"
"Not in so many words.." Peggy said. "But I can tell! She doesn't understand him! No one knows what it is like for Fred and me!" she cried. "You have both forgotten what it is like to be in love!!"

"Hear that Millie? We are so decrepid...we forget what it is like to want someone...desparately!" Al sniffed. "Peggy, this is not wise, a married man, this can only lead to heartbreak for you!"

Peggy began to cry and ran upstairs to her room. Al shook his head. He would have to talk to Fred...and fast....
After the emotional talk with Peggy, Al called Fred to meet him at the diner for a coffee. He did not waste any time, he told Fred of his converstation with Peggy.

"So you see Fred...this cannot be,you are a married man.. you cannot take your love from Peggy on a bootleg basis, it isn't fair to her, I have told her this..."
Fred scoffed. "I see, you have had Peggy on the carpet, does she know you are here...how do you know about us?"

"No..." Al said quietly. "She doesn't know I am here...you see Fred, we may seem quaint but we tell each other things in our family, she came to Millie and I for advice..."
"Am I going to ask you a question Fred, and I would appreciate and honest answer. I am fond of Peggy and do not want to see her hurt...I am fond of you too Fred...."

"Go ahead...ask away." Fred sighed.
"Are you in love with Peggy?" Al said firmly.
Fred thought for a moment. "Yes...I am..."
"Then if you love her, you must end it before it goes any further, you are an honourable man Fred, you know this to be true...." Al urged.
Fred looked at Al with a deep sadness. He knew his friend was right.
"Fine...I won't see her anymore...I will put it in a form of a guarantee, I won't see her anymore...I will call her right now from here and tell her so...so long chum..." Fred got up and went over to the payphone.
Al watched sadly as Fred called Peggy and quickly and as painlessly as possible ended the romance before it even had a chance to begin... Peggy came back to the dining room table after hanging up the phone.
"Who was that dear?" Millie inquired.
"It was Fred...He said he doesn't want to see me anymore...because I seem to be the type of girl who takes these things seriously...he wished me all the best, then hung up." Peggy's voice caught.
"I'm glad!" Peggy cried defiantly. "I'm glad it is over! I never want to see him again! I.....I....."
Peggy quickly desolved into tears. Her heart ached terribly....
Fred made his way home after his shift. He found a man sitting on his couch..he went into the spare bedroom and found Marie getting ready to go out...

"Who is the wise guy in the livingroom? What are you up to, Marie? Fred asked firmly.
"That is Scully, he is taking me out...I got my job back at the Blue Devil...that means I am working for myself, living for myself, and if you don't know what that means...I want a divorce!!" Marie sneered. "You Flop!! I gave you the best years of my life! And for what!" Fred looked at Marie with contempt. "Better not keep Scully waiting..." he went over and grabbed his suitcase and began throwing his clothes into it.
"Leaving are you?" Marie laughed cruelly.
"I am getting as far away from Boone City as I can get!" Fred cried angerily.
"That's a good idea...they need soda jerks everywhere!" She cackled.
Fred made his way out to the airport...he put his suitacse down and went to the ticket counter.

"When is the first plane out of Boone City?" Fred inquired.
"East or West?" The ticket agent asked.
"Chum...I don't care." Fred said flatly.
"East...at 8 PM..." Fred paid the man.
Fred decided to go for a walk on the tarmack. There at the airport, where numerous airplanes being dismantled and junked. He stared a long time at the plane...sweat popped out of his brow as he relived his time as a bombadier...the fire...the crash...how he and a lucky few managed to parachute out of the burning plane. He thought of Gadorski and the others that weren't so lucky...

"Get away from that plane!" a voice called.
"What do you think you are doing?" The man asked. "This is a restricted area!"
Fred snapped back to reality. "Just getting some memories out of my system...that use to be my office." Fred stated.
"Oh...A flyboy, eh? While you glamour boys were soaking up the glory in the wild blue yonder, I was down in the muck with the army!" the man sneered.
"Listen chum, maybe someday I will be interested in your wartime experiences...what is happening with these planes..I suppose the junkman gets everything..." Fred scoffed.
"These planes are being dismantled and the scrap will be used to build pre-fabricated homes!" The man stated.
"Need any help?" Fred asked. "I can learn quickly, just like I learned to do that job up there.."
The man looked Fred over. "Charlie!" he yelled to his forman. "See if this guy can be of any use to us..."
Fred immediately went over to the Stephenson's house, he found Peggy and took her in his arms. He would not be leaving Boone City after all....With this wonderful young woman by his side, life could only get better, the best years were yet to come..... "It may take us years to get anywhere, we'll get kicked around...it won't be the big time, but we will have each other...Peggy, say you will be my wife, and share my life..." Fred said, his voice thick with emotion.

Peggy smiled warmly. "Fred...as long as I am with you, I don't care how long it takes for us to get anywhere....Yes. I will marry you..."

THE END

The Best Years....

May 3, 2007 by drewsoltesz
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    On Apr 28, 2007 drewsoltesz wrote:

    Thought bubbles are part of the story...sorry for the spelling errors that slipped past me! Uniforms and airplane are not accurate to WW II...could not find any!

    CC: Dresses at "All About Style" Airplane at MTS2, paintings/posters by me here at TSR!\:\)

    On May 3, 2007 cariadbach wrote:

    \:\) I felt as if I was watching a Sunday afternoon movie, the only problem was , no chocolates! Great story and so different to your last series. Brilliant work as always.Top marks from me\:D

    On May 3, 2007 Iceanna wrote:

    Such a sweet story..\:\)

    On May 3, 2007 maxi king wrote:

    \:wub\:great story,like it \:wub\:

    On May 3, 2007 wrote:

    Too short! Way too short! \;\) But other than that... fabulous story, romantic, well written. Keep up the good work! \:rah\: Oh, and Fred is such a handsome man \:wub\:

    On May 3, 2007 wrote:

    I just love men in uniforms\;\) Good romantic story\:wub\:

    On May 3, 2007 wrote:

    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Great story, great pictures and wonderful dialogue. :-)

    On May 3, 2007 wrote:

    A little fast. But over all. Very nice. I love the uniforms!\:wub\:

    On May 3, 2007 wrote:

    Marie did not know what she was missing. Very nicely told.\:wub\:

    On May 3, 2007 wrote:

    I liked the way you did the cargo hold . Nice idea, good story\:rah\:

    On May 3, 2007 Deanna73070 wrote:

    Very beautiful love story, Drew!!! I loved it! And again you rate a 5 with me!!!!\:rah\: \:rah\: \:rah\:

    On May 3, 2007 gothiclynn wrote:

    Great story ! Really loved it !\:wub\:

    On May 3, 2007 Devalyn wrote:

    What a great romantic story...\:wub\: Wonderful! And that Fred guy is very handsome! \;\)

    On May 3, 2007 estatica wrote:

    As always, you have done a great job, the sets and clothes are simply fantastic and so different from your previous stories! The plot is wonderful as well and all the characters are very convincing. To be honest, my jaw dropped when I saw Fred... I think I forgot Victor for a while (yes, I am that shallow), so top marks for this one! \:rah\:

    On May 3, 2007 eshuff wrote:

    Wow! Fred is HOT! Seriously, beautifully developed and shot. I am extremely impressed with the obvious time and effort you put into recreating the period, down to the wallpaper, the clothes, the mustache, the cc, and the dialogue. Top marks from me!\:rah\: \:rah\:

    On May 3, 2007 Jubilant wrote:

    I really loved the plot of the story. It felt like it moved too quickly. And the jump from the airplane scene to the marriage seemed out of sorts. I actually thought I missed a slide or two. But like I said the storyline was great, great pictures, and great characters.

    On May 3, 2007 jeyca wrote:

    Great story! Love the 'era' stories, everything is lovely and well-thought out. A bit on the short side, but that's okay, it's very good! \:\) \:rah\:

    On May 3, 2007 Lily Fairy2 wrote:

    Speechless! And that's rare for me! Sometimes I can't shut up!! Very good top marks from me as usual!!\:P

    On May 3, 2007 wrote:

    I thought everything was perfect, seemed as if I had gone back in time.
    Loved the uniform. Shame there was no music , I would have played some Glenn Miller\;\) \:\)

    On May 3, 2007 tony9sbt wrote:

    He jumped pretty quick on the new girl. That can happen.

    \;\) The wife was sure a piece of work. Looks great to me. Something out of an old movie.

    On May 3, 2007 marizza82 wrote:

    It was very sweet and romantic\:wub\: \:wub\: 5.00 points

    On May 3, 2007 wrote:

    wow !

    It's so funny because tomorrow I have a history exam about world war II. Can u believe it? \:rah\: Anyway, this was great- it was like a good movie you watch and makes u feel good. 5.0 and if I could I would give it a hundred. \:P U really made me go back to those times and feel the vibe, and feel the character's emotions. I want more stories from u!

    On May 3, 2007 Eve70 wrote:

    \;\) I'm speechless!Nice screenshots.\:\)

    On May 3, 2007 happyb8888 wrote:

    How nice, Fred and Peggy will be having the Best Years of Their Lives. \;\)
    Great screenshots. You did an excellent job with the storyline as well. Keep on writing. 10+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    On May 4, 2007 jaundyce61 wrote:

    A great "Sims" telling of a great old classic movie, your shots are fantastic as always, such attention to detail! And I have to agree with all that Fred is a stunner! Didn't seem fast or jumpy to me...\;\)
    Hope to see you back soon!\:wub\:

    On May 4, 2007 BuckinghamAlice wrote:

    That was wonderful. \:\) So romantic... and a period piece to boot! I love that. \:D Great job! And Fred is such a fox!

    On May 4, 2007 AnniKayna wrote:

    \:wub\: lovely story, I liked both the plot and the screenshots! \:\)
    interesting setting, after the WW II! I loved it \;\) \:wub\:

    just one thing: its like there was a screenshot or two *missing* between the one at the airport and the one with Fred & Peggy together! its easy to guess that he got the job, and that he run right away at Peggy's house, but it would have been nice if you had took pictures of it! :P
    anything else its perfect \;\)

    take care \:cool\:

    On May 4, 2007 AnniKayna wrote:

    oh,yeah,I forgot!!! \:P \;\)
    Fred's *stunning* and... where did you get Peggy's hair?!?! \:cool\: I love them!!! \:\) so '50s!!! \;\) \:wub\:

    On May 4, 2007 GFitz wrote:

    Fabulous story! So true to the period. Great pictures and great story.\:rah\:

    On May 4, 2007 dannybond1990 wrote:

    They certainly rushed that relationship lol. That was awsome!!!

    On May 4, 2007 atangki wrote:

    I love it! I really, really do!! I'll be waiting for the next chapters! \:D

    On May 4, 2007 SimsBarbie wrote:

    That was funny when Fred told Marie that he was leaving to move somewhere else and Marie responded with a "Good idea, they need soda jerks everywhere." LOLOL What a lovely story!!!\:wub\: Great pictures!! And Fred... (wolf whistle)!! \:wub\:

    On May 4, 2007 wrote:

    Oh I totally loved Fred .. he is so darn cutee \:wub\: Very nice love story, nice picture ..!! 5 \:rah\:

    On May 4, 2007 wrote:

    Brilliant story. You have captured the era perfectly. I think Fred will have a much better life with Peggy\:rah\:

    On May 4, 2007 fizz bomb wrote:

    Awwwwwwwwwww lovely story & he got his girl in the end \:wub\: but no choc,s \:\( LOL

    On May 4, 2007 SueAlJen wrote:

    \:rah\: Great story!

    On May 4, 2007 sandybvv wrote:

    \:rah\: so lovely!! aw!!! love it love it., definitely a work of art.. i love everything about it, the characters, the pictures, the set, everything!! well done!!!\:wub\:

    On May 5, 2007 sassysinks wrote:

    Great job! \:rah\: The ending seemed a little rushed to me, but loved it. Very cute

    On May 5, 2007 BoodaMae wrote:

    Ohhh! How sweet! Maybe you could make a part two about their life after that!\:rah\: \:wub\:

    On May 5, 2007 bingochao1 wrote:

    awwww! so sweet and soo good! 5.0 \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D \:D

    On May 5, 2007 bingochao1 wrote:

    sorry forgot to rate..\:D

    On May 5, 2007 emmy27 wrote:

    \:wub\: awww really sweet i really loved it \:rah\:

    On May 5, 2007 sweetcharming wrote:

    really great story!\:wub\: Thank you so much for sharing!!!\:rah\: \:rah\:

    On May 6, 2007 EnchantedRose wrote:

    awww i love this story its so romantic \:wub\: \:wub\: \:wub\:

    On May 6, 2007 biatch1965 wrote:

    \:D \:wub\: \:wub\: Excellent!!!

    On May 6, 2007 wrote:

    Lovely story! I enjoyed it alot\:D\:D

    On May 7, 2007 cyberlucy1965 wrote:

    Very well done!

    On May 7, 2007 freescarlett wrote:

    Very nice story, but a little too fast.\:\)

    On May 11, 2007 icekoolkat wrote:

    \:\) \:rah\: great story

    On May 11, 2007 Hanefcik wrote:

    I love all the details, you can really smell the atmosphere of late fourties \:wub\: I like the plot, it's one of the best I've had pleasure to read and follow with \:wub\: Oh, and I like all the hairstyles and outfits, oh my, you must have spent a loads of time on every shot! Thank you for giving me oppurtunity to read and see it \:wub\:

    On May 18, 2007 iZazu wrote:

    Wow! Another wonderful story! I give it a big 5! It truely amazes me to see the great imagination and photography work that you put into your stories! Another well done job!!\:rah\:

    On May 31, 2007 Daishi wrote:

    \:D Yet again your story amazed me\:D

    On Jun 2, 2007 md198 wrote:

    Another fine romance...\:wub\:

    On Jun 20, 2007 Love4oneAnother wrote:

    I loved the premise of this story, but it was the kind of tale that would have been best told in a series, as was your Dracula series. I'd have loved to see the relationship between Fred and Marie developed further, good and bad, as well as the budding romance between Fred and Peggy, which would have been slow and sweet. I loved it, but it felt rushed to me...I was sad to see it wrapped up so quickly. But I also adored the era feel to it and the attention to detail. Good job!

    On Jun 22, 2007 Alathiel wrote:

    Great story, great shots!\:rah\:

    On Jun 28, 2007 wrote:

    Nice game rendition of a great movie! \:wub\:

    On Jul 1, 2007 itachigirl wrote:

    greeat job!\:D

    On Jul 6, 2007 Small Town Sim wrote:

    very, VERY good!

    On Jul 28, 2007 sim_diva10 wrote:

    WOW\:rah\: \:rah\:

    On Aug 9, 2007 fairyofdeath wrote:

    it was awsome

    On Sep 3, 2007 Zayury wrote:

    \:rah\: \:wub\: Marvelous story! Another wonderful plot and romantic ending! I loved it! \:wub\: \:rah\:

    On Sep 8, 2007 sallyhails wrote:

    awww sweet & lovely, I can't say any more.\:rah\:

    On Sep 21, 2007 wrote:

    I read this before but just re-read it and realized I hadn't commented! I love it, so romantic, although I also wish it was longer. \:wub\: I covet the dresses as well, lol!

    On Oct 28, 2007 glowilliams wrote:

    WOW that was a great story, I an't wait to read all of your stuff!! \:D

    On Nov 15, 2007 trilbyfay wrote:

    Beautiful story.\:wub\:

    On Apr 2, 2008 plushies_lovergg wrote:

    Such a wonderful story! The coke machines, realistic tuxs, army suits, and dresses. Food, housing decorations, posters, tea, iron board, you have every detail. Such a lovely story!

    On Mar 12, 2009 Kvetoslava wrote:

    \:rah\:

    On Apr 1, 2009 lisalise wrote:

    I have read several of  your storys they are very very good Thank you

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