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Post by Moonshine on Jan 27, 2012 22:04:31 GMT -5
He wrapped his arms around her from behind. "Rosie, trust me. You're next to perfect."
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Post by Rose on Jan 27, 2012 22:09:45 GMT -5
She rolled her eyes, scoffing. "In your eyes, maybe. But you're also extremely biased."
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 27, 2012 22:16:25 GMT -5
He smirked. "Rosie, relax." Because now she didn't have a choice -- they'd arrived at the Russell County station. He got their bags, leading her out and off the train. He was almost giddy, taking a deep breath of fresh country air.
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Post by Rose on Jan 27, 2012 22:18:19 GMT -5
"Well, it's beautiful here, that's for sure," she said, gazing around. It was already so different from being in the city. And she loved it.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 27, 2012 22:22:18 GMT -5
He led her away from the landing, looking around. The station was nothing more than a one-room building with a few benches to sit on in case it rained. They were in Podunk Town, USA. And Tyler loved it. "Come on. We got some walkin' to do."
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Post by Rose on Jan 27, 2012 22:24:23 GMT -5
She followed him, insisting she carry her own luggage for at least part of the way.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 27, 2012 22:30:59 GMT -5
He agreed, but only because he was too excited to put up a fight. The walked from the station through town, past the town square. A few people recognized Tyler and said hello, and Mr. Johnson stopped in his buggy, offering them a ride the rest of the way.
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Post by Rose on Jan 27, 2012 22:34:29 GMT -5
Rose wanted to observe that Tyler seemed so happy. Happier than he'd been in the city. But once they got inside the buggy, she clammed up.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 27, 2012 22:36:55 GMT -5
Tyler held her hand, grinning at her, then when Mr. Johnson dropped them off at the end of their drive, he practically dragged her out. "Come on!"
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Post by Rose on Jan 27, 2012 22:41:53 GMT -5
Rose laughed, stumbling a bit along behind him.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 27, 2012 22:49:25 GMT -5
He stopped long enough to kiss her, then pulled her towards the house. "Mama! MAMA!"
It took a minute, and then a short, round woman in an apron came to the screen door...and screamed and ran out to him, throwing her arms around Tyler.
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Post by Rose on Jan 27, 2012 22:51:31 GMT -5
Rose bit her lip, suppressing a smile as she watched the reunion. How was he ever going to leave after this?
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 27, 2012 23:00:09 GMT -5
He kissed his mother maybe a hundred times before pulling back, grinning. "Mama, I got someone I want ya to meet." He turned to Rose, holding his hand out to her. "Mama, this is Rose Howard. I'm gonna marry her."
Mary Anne McGowan blinked at Rose, looking her over. She had tears in her eyes. "Well, she's skinny. But I'll fix that." And then she was hugging her.
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Post by Rose on Jan 27, 2012 23:10:29 GMT -5
Rose hugged her back, blushing. "It's so nice to finally meet you," she said softly. "Tyler talks about you all the time."
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 27, 2012 23:15:14 GMT -5
Mary Anne patted her cheek, then grabbed Tyler's arm. "Aw, aren't you the sweetest. Come on, lemme get some food in ya. Yer Daddy's gonna be thrilled." She tugged them inside, and Tyler could not stop grinning.
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