In Love and Harmony - the 4th Rowlf Story

[christyb]

Beth, check out From the Mailbox...Count...I think I have one of the stories. I'll send it your way. I'm not sure if it's nitpicked. Beth sent it to me forever ago.

 

[The Count]

Aargh! The forum's gone post-crazy! Heh, trying to keep up with everything, haven't even made it out of the library yet...
Christy, if you have it fine, we can tag each other to get it all done, sending the epic between the three of us.
Beth, if you don't have it, that's OK, I can go back through the posts and get it pieced up to send to you for cleaning.

Take care Sis and big cousin.

 

[The Count]

Hey Beth... Can we please get an update? Soon Ish?

 

[redBoobergurl]

Yes...soonish....mayhaps this afternoon but I will not make promises....

*vanishes as quickly as she popped in*

 

[redBoobergurl]

Hokay....I've got a chapter here I'm going to post in a minute. I have to warn you, the story is about to take an unexpected twist in this chapter. It's an idea I've had floating in my head for about two weeks now. And, well, I'm hoping it's not too scandalous. Please know, it's a tough subject to write about and if I offend anyone in anyway, just say so. But this idea and this twist just seemed too good to pass up. I want you all to know this, the story began happily and will end happily and the things you expect from this story are still going to happen. Ok, disclaimer over. Chapter coming in a moment.

 

[redBoobergurl]

Chapter Seven:

Rowlf escorted his family into the living room where Kermit met them.

“Wow, the whole dog family! Welcome! Um, let’s see, we’ve got some room in the basement, or a couple of you can camp out in Rowlf’s room,” began Kermit.

“I’m really happy to see you guys but there’s really nothing that needs to be done right,” interrupted Rowlf.

“Oh and you expect us to just turn around and go back home for another week? No way honey, I know there are things that can still be done and need a mother’s touch. Now where is Wanda?” said Felicia in a no-nonsense tone.

“She’s out with her mothe,” started Kermit but was interrupted again by Rowlf who said “she’s out with her maid of honor.”

Kermit looked at Rowlf quizzically but Rowlf just shook his head urgently. He just didn’t want to go into the whole thing with Wanda and her mother just yet especially if it wasn’t going well.

“Well, that’s all right, I’ll see her when she gets back. Now, where is your tux, I want to see my boy all dressed up and make sure it looks just right!” said Felicia.

“Well, it’s at the tux shop, but I suppose we could go and get Rex, Charlie and Moe fitted and I could try it on for you,” said Rowlf hesitantly. He loved his family but they sure knew how to get in the way!

“Wonderful! Let’s go boys!” said Felicia excitedly as Rowlf’s brothers groaned.

“It’s nothing against you man,” said Charlie as they headed out the door.

“Believe me, I know,” said Rowlf. He paused and turned back to Kermit.

“When Wanda gets back, tell her where I went,” said Rowlf.

“No problem, and if she needs you, I’ll know where to find you,” said Kermit.

“Thanks,” said Rowlf grateful that Kermit could read his mind.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

As Wanda and her mother walked Wanda decided to ask her mom some things that were on her mind.

“Mom, I know you never married my dad, but what was your relationship like?” asked Wanda.

“Oh goodness, that’s a question out of nowhere,” said Marie.

“No it isn’t, I’m getting married, I’m curious about my parents relationship, seems normal to me,” said Wanda.

“I suppose you’re right. Oh honey, I loved your father a great deal. But we were just different. I can honestly say we probably wouldn’t have gotten married even if he had survived the accident. But that was me dear. You and Rowlf will be fine,” said Marie.

“Oh, I know Mom; I’m not worried about me and Rowlf. I was just curious about you,” said Wanda.

“It’s no problem dear; I wish I could tell you more about him and me. Sadly, we had a whirlwind romance, we had you and then he died. That’s about all there is to it I guess,” said Marie.

“What made you guys different?” asked Wanda.

“Well, it wasn’t so much that we were different as that I wasn’t all that attracted to him in the end. We just made better friends than lovers I guess,” said Marie.

“So, what type of man are you attracted to?” asked Wanda.

Marie was quiet.

“I’m sorry was that too personal?” asked Wanda.

“No, not at all dear, I just don’t know how to explain it,” said Marie.

“Tall, dark, handsome?” asked Wanda trying to get her mother to smile a little bit.

“Well, sort of, it’s just tough to put into words,” said Marie with a distant look in her eyes.

They arrived at the boarding house which quickly changed the subject to Marie’s relief.

“Here we are mom, this is our home,” said Wanda.

“Wow, it’s huge!” exclaimed Marie.

“Well, we live here with frogs, bears, chickens, and weirdoes and yeah, we need the space,” said Wanda laughing a little.

Kermit found them right away when they came in the door.

“Wanda! You’re back. This must be your mother I presume?” asked Kermit.

“Yes Kermit, I’d like you to meet my mom Marie,” said Wanda.

“It’s nice to meet you Kermit,” said Marie.

“You look much nicer without the hat and sunglasses,” said Kermit shaking Marie’s hand.

Marie blushed a little.

“It was a clever disguise mom,” said Wanda, “Where’s Rowlf?” she continued turning to Kermit.

“He is out at the tux shop with his brothers and his mom,” said Kermit.

“The dogs are here already? That’s great!” said Wanda.

“Rowlf’s family is here?” asked Marie looking a little pale.

“I guess so. This is great, you’ll get to meet them!” said Wanda.

“You know, maybe I should come back later when I can just talk to Rowlf,” said Marie backing away a bit.

“Mom, what’s going on, you’re not changing your mind about understanding that I’m marrying a dog are you?” asked Wanda.

Marie didn’t get a chance to answer as Rowlf’s family suddenly burst through the door laughing and chatting away.

Felicia was the last one through the door. “Oh you boys just looked so handsome. I can’t wait to take your picture!” she exclaimed and then suddenly stopped in her tracks when she saw Marie.

“You…” she growled lowly.

“Felicia, it’s been a long time,” said Marie.

“Wait a second, you know each other?” asked Wanda.

“Not by choice. That wicked animal stole my husband years ago. When she left the neighborhood I assumed I’d never see her again,” said Felicia angrily.

“It’s a long story,” said Marie.

“I don’t care. This wedding is not taking place, not as long as she’s here,” said Felicia and stormed out of the room.

“Well, that’s what I said but these two wouldn’t listen,” Marie called after her angrily before heading to the front door and slamming it.

Kermit looked from Rowlf to Wanda who stood there in shocked silence.

“Ok, we can fix this,” said Kermit at a loss for words for once.

Rowlf and Wanda looked at each other and sank into each others arms.

 

[The Count]

OK... It's very intense, and new chapter!, and I love the scene with Wanda and Marie...
Rowlf's got a bit of dread in him from seeing his family and mom so early...

But maybe I don't get what you'll hopefully explain in the coming chapters, what is it that you think gives this a scandalous turn/twist?
Just trying to understand... That, or maybe another round of the "I don't know's".
Anyway, thanks for the update. More please?
*Quietly goes back to Room #1.

 

[redBoobergurl]

Oh I just thought the whole topic of adultery was maybe a little too much, but if everyone else agrees with you then I'm not going to worry about it. *sighs with relief*

 

[Skye]

Wow, awesome new chapter, Beth!

I did see what you felt could be scandalous, but I do agree with Ed. I don't think it's anything you should worry about too much! It is a really interesting twist.

I love the preparations Rowlf and Wanda are going through for their wedding, and the little problems along the way are really interesting. I love it so far!

 

[The Count]

Wait... Who in the where with what? Whosajiggawhat? (Another word of mine, from South Park).

Adultery? For some reason, after reading the chapter, I thought Marie had caused some accident resulting in the death of Felicia's husband, or something like that, it was a bit unclear and I was doing my best to follow the narrative. But if it's adultery... Then wouldn't that make Rowlf and Wanda half-siblings and thus throw their marriage plans into illegallity? Dunno, maybe this needs some reworking, just going with what I know and what I think I know to make sense, or dollars, or whatever.
Gonzo: Yes?