It's been 15 years since Johnny and Dally's death, a lot has happened since. Darry is in the military, I guess he found another way to show off his muscles. A few months ago we found Mickey Mouse at an auction. So we used the money Sodapop was saving for college to buy Mickey Mouse. I guess working at a gas station payed off after all.
After the rumble the Socs stepped down, now greasers and Socs get along. Two-bit and Marcia have been going out for awhile now. Me and Cherry settled down in our own house and we had two boys. We named them Bob and Dally, I wanted to name one Johnny but Cherry didn't want to name our kid after the person who killed Bob.
Dally is 4 and Bob is 5. I read Johnny's copy of "gone with the wind" to them every night before bed. Then I read them "nothing gold can stay" by Robert Frost. Sometimes I tell them stories about Johnny, Dally, and the adventures the gang and I had together.
For the first time Steve Randle and I have been getting along. Johnny used to be the only thing that kept the gang together, but we found ways to not fight. Whenever we have problems we talk it out. Me and Darry haven't fought in a few years. We still rough house, all of us do. But we don't hurt each other because of anger.
Three years after the Socs stepped down a small group didn't like the change. They tracked down Randy and they shot him in the head and the chest, just for hanging out with greasers. Three years after that the small group was found and they got arrested. Last year they were released, then they were found again jumping a few young greasers. Poor kids, there were five of them and they were about seven. Two were killed and the rest were badly injured.
Next week Two-Bit and Marcia are getting married, only because Marcia got pregnant. They wanted to get married before the baby arrived. Darry comes back home tomorrow. We are throwing a bachelorette party for Two-Bit, but Marcia said no alcohol. Cherry and Marcia are going shopping for the wedding. Sodapop wanted to baby sit the boys, he's the best uncle so I let him.
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Today is the day of the wedding. Two-Bit looked really nervous, normally he's cocky and he makes stupid remarks. It's really funny but weddings are very nerve wrecking. Darry got home a few days ago, he's helping Two-Bit calm down. I went to go check on Marcia to see how she was doing but cherry won't let me see her. So I went to get the boys ready. Dally and Bob are the ring bearers, and Two-Bit and Marcia asked me to be the best man.
It was time for the wedding to start. First the maid of honor came, it was Cherry and she looked so beautiful. Next was the brides maids, they were a few cheerleaders Marcia was friends with. Then came the bride, Marcia was wearing a white wedding dress laced up in the back, there were black flower designs everywhere. The music for the bride started and all the guests stood. I glanced at Two-Bit and it looked like he was about to cry.
When it was time to say the vows, Dally and Bob came in with the rings. The guy who was marrying them finally said "you may now kiss the bride." Two-Bit grabbed Marcia and dipped her then they kissed. Everyone was cheering while I was covering Dally and Bob's eyes.
After the wedding was over we had a dinner and a party. it was a hot day so we decided to have it outside. The wedding dinner was the best part. The food was delicious, the bride and groom dance was so elegant. We danced and drank, not a lot of alcohol was severed. The boys, Marcia, and Cherry drank juice of course. When the party was over we went to Darry and Soda's house and stayed the night. Our family has grown a lot in the last fifteen years.
