"Ready to go man?" Benny asked as he got out of his car and greeted Agnetha, Björn, and Christian.
"Where are we going?" Björn asked.
"It's a secret. Come on now," Benny replied as he grabbed Björn's hand and they headed to the car.
Benny winked at Agnetha and Christian as he and Björn got into the car and drove off. Agnetha sighed and turned to her son once they drove away and they entered the house.
"What's wrong Mama?" Christian asked.
"I just hope our surprise for Papa goes well. He deserves it after all he's done of me these past few months," Agnetha sighed.
"I think you mean the past few years," Christian chuckled lightly. "But yeah I know what you mean."
"Exactly and don't laugh at me, Christian!"
"Sorry Mama, I didn't laugh at you. I promise," Christian said, reassuringly as he put his hand on his mother's shoulder.
Agnetha walked away from her son, shedding silent tears as she did. Neither Linda nor Christian could help but notice their mother's tears as Agnetha sat on the couch and began to sob.
"Mama, I'm sorry if I laughed for a bit. But don't worry if our surprise for Papa doesn't go as planned. He'll still appreciate what we've done for him," Christian said as he sat down beside his mother.
"I know you didn't mean it sweetheart. It's just...," Agnetha replied as she wiped tears from her face.
"We love you, Mama. And Papa especially loves you. It doesn't matter if the surprise is perfect or not. He's going to be happy no matter what," Linda said, reassuringly.
Agnetha gave out a light smile and nodded as she sniffled and wiped off the rest of her tears. Agnetha, Linda, and Christian continued to prepare for Björn's surprise party along with the help of Jens, Isabelle, Frida, Emma, Anna, and the grandchildren. Agnetha couldn't help but be a bit withdrawn and hesitant at times due to the fact that Lena was also there.
Just then, Benny's car pulled up, giving everyone the signal to gather together. Agnetha opened the door and closed it slightly as she waited for Benny and Björn to come out of the car. They greeted Agnetha as they reached the front porch.
"Hey where have you two been?" Agnetha asked.
"Benny and I went to Viggso," Björn replied as he kissed Agnetha's lips. Agnetha pulled back quickly, knowing that Lena was inside the house.
"What's wrong baby?" Björn was quick to ask.
"Nothing. Come inside," Agnetha said as she opened the door.
Agnetha, Benny, and Björn entered the house and as Björn walked in everybody yelled out.
"SURPRISE!"
Björn immediately looked back at Agnetha and Benny and then at everyone else. He looked choked up to say the least.
"Thank you everyone for putting together this surprise for me. It means so much," Björn said emotionally.
"Papa, time to blow out the candles," Emma said as she led Björn to his birthday cake.
Everyone gathered around to sing the Swedish Happy Birthday song as Björn couldn't help but smile at everyone and at Agnetha in particular.
Ja, må han leva!
Ja, må han leva!
Ja, må han leva uti hundrade år!
Javisst ska han leva!
Javisst ska han leva!
Javisst ska han leva uti hundrade år!
Och när han har levat
Och när han har levat
Och när han har levat uti hundrade år!
Ja, då ska han skjutas
Ja, då ska han skjutas
Ja, då ska han skjutas på en skottkärra fram!
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I Won't Let You Go
RomanceIt's 2019. 40 years have passed since Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus have long but separated and divorced. Agnetha is still heartbroken and depressed over her lost love but what she doesn't know is that Björn is waiting just around the corner.
