Flashback
- November 1977; Van Nuys CA
11 year olds Bobby and Priscilla sat in her bedroom as Klaus, Diana, and Nettie sat in the livingroom. The two kids sat on Priscilla's bedroom floor and were watching The Hardy Boys, and Priscilla stared at Shaun Cassidy dreamily.
There was an upcoming dinner at the country club, which Nettie had invited Klaus and Diana to. Bobby knew there would be dancing, but there was only one problem, he didn't know how to dance. Priscilla, knew how as her father taught her from a young age.
Bobby tapped Priscilla on the shoulder to get her attention. "Priscilla?"
Priscilla turned her head to him and warmly smiled. "Yes?"
Bobby sat up and nervously fiddled with his fingers. "You know how grandma invited all of you to the country club?"
Priscilla smiled warmly and replied, "Yes."
"Well, I want you to sit with me tonight, if that's okay?" Bobby asked, despite his nerves
Priscilla smiled and kissed his cheek. "Of course I'll sit with you Bobby."
"Y-You will?" Bobby asked excitedly. "Great! There's only one problem, I don't know how to dance. I mean, I would have learned, but my mom died before she could even show me how."
Priscilla smiled as she came up with an idea. "I could show you if you'd like?" she suggested
"You would?" Bobby asked
Priscilla smiled as she turned off the tv, and walked to her dresser and turned on her music box. Bobby stood in front of the beautiful little brunette girl, and held out his hand, and she graciously accepted.
Priscilla smiled as she wrapped her arm around his shoulder, and had her free hand laced with his. "It's quite simple, actually. Just follow me."
The two kids began dancing in sync with one another, laughing and giggling when they would step on each other's toes and sorry's were exchanged, but when Bobby got the hang of it, he continued dancing with Priscilla, as Diana and Nettie stood in the doorway.
"Those two will end up together." Diana smiled. "I wouldn't mind it at all."
"Nor I." Nettie smiled as she watched her grandson dance with Priscilla
End of Flashback
On the soccer field, Priscilla and Ali were playing a round of soccer with Daniel. Priscilla kicked the soccer ball to Ali, and she kicked it in the goal, and the three high fived.
"Hey, not bad." Daniel said to Ali
"Yeah." Ali smiled
"Definitely varsity material." Daniel said
"Hey, you two let me." Ali laughed
"Hey, I was gonna call you about trying that slide Friday night." Daniel said. "You up for it?"
"Yeah." Ali said.
"Yeah. Great. I'll pick you up by about 7:00?" Daniel asked
"Oh, I'm, uh, having dinner with my parents at their country club." Ali said. "But I'll be done by 9:30. Meet me out front."
"Is that cool?" Daniel asked
"Yeah." Ali said
"Hey Johnny. Johnny, over here." Tommy said, and Daniel looked at the Cobras then down at the ground.
"What is it, Daniel?" Priscilla asked
"I'm just hearing that little voice again." Daniel said
"Yeah. Pretend your deaf." Ali winked. "Encino Oaks Country Club, 9:30."
"Uh, Friday?" Daniel confirmed
"Yeah." Ali smiled
Priscilla smiled and waved as she walked away with her best friend. "Bye Daniel."
As the two best friends were walking to cheer practice, Ali stumbled over the soccer ball that Johnny tried to kick to Dutch.
"Hey way to go buttertoes." Dutch said
Priscilla turned her head, and her eyes met Bobby's, who blew her a kiss. "Hey beautiful." he smiled
"Hi honey." Priscilla smiled
"Hi, Ali." Johnny flirted.
"Hi Ali." Ali mocked, then linked her arm with Priscilla's, and the two walked further away until they reached the other cheerleaders, where they practiced their cheer routines.
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When lunch rolled around, Priscilla walked into the courtyard with a tray of food, and she found Bobby waiting for her at one of the tables.
Priscilla smiled brightly as she sat down next to him. "Hey good looking."
Bobby smiled brightly as he pressed a kiss to her lips. "Hey beautiful, how's your day been?"
Priscilla smiled as she opened her milk carton and placed the straw inside. "It's been long, but good. How about your's?"
"It's been good." Bobby smiled as he wrapped his arm around her waist. "So Friday, there's a dinner at the country club, grandma wanted to know if you wanted to come?"
"Wow, I haven't been to the country club in forever. I mean, I've heard Ali talk about it, but I remember when you and I went as kids." Priscilla smiled
Bobby smiled fondly as he remembered the memory. "Yeah, I wouldn't know how to dance if it weren't for you." he said as he held her dainty hand in his own
"Of course I'll go." Priscilla smiled
"Thanks beautiful, and listen, if you want, we can leave early." Bobby said
"Well, that would be incredibly rude, wouldn't it?" Priscilla asked as she ate her grapes
Bobby shook his head as he took a grape from her tray and placed it in his mouth. "Not when all they do is talk about money and politics. Normally, we don't go, but Laura, Johnny's mom invited us." Bobby said
"Well, I'll be there pretty boy." Priscilla smiled as she laced her fingers with his.
"Good." Bobby smiled as he placed a kiss against her lips.
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Friday, December 14, 1984
Priscilla stood in front of her bedroom mirror smoothing the wrinkles from her red velvet dress, which belonged to her mother. It was off the shoulder, long sleeve, and had a slit, showing one knee. It did make her feel self conscious, simply because, she was not used to wearing a dress, but she loved the way it looked and made her feel.
To go with the dress, she wore her necklace from Ali, her bracelet from Bobby, her mother's earrings, as well as black ballet flats. Her makeup was kept simple, and her hair was clipped back in a half ponytail, with a few strands that hung loose around her face.
"Priscilla, are you almost ready?" Freya called from down the hall. "Bobby will be here soon."
"Almost aunt Freya." Priscilla said as she spritzed perfume on her pulse points. "I'll be out in a second."
Outside, Bobby had just arrived to pick Priscilla up, and he was five minutes early. He was wearing a nice suit and tie. Gathering every ounce of courage he possessed, Bobby knocked on the door and Elijah answered the door
"Hello Bobby." Elijah greeted, and held the door open. "Please come in."
"Hi Elijah, thank you." Bobby said as he walked in the door
Elijah closed the door, and adjusted his suit. "Well, Priscilla is still getting ready, but in the mean time, can I offer you something to drink? Water? Tea?"
Bobby politely declined. "No thank you, I'm alright, but can we talk?"
"Sure." Elijah said as he gestured for Bobby to sit down on the couch.
Bobby sat down on the couch, and taking a deep breath, he spoke. "Elijah, I never got a chance to apologize to you, for everything. I've apologized to Priscilla and Freya, but not to you."
Elijah deeply sighed, and looked at the photo of his sister and his brother in law on the wall, and back to the teen next to him. "I know. Priscilla explained everything, I know you make her happy, and you have made her grieving process easier. So, thank you, but I do have to ask, do you love her?"
"I love her more than anything." Bobby said
"That's all I need to know." Elijah smiled as he placed a fatherly had on Bobby's shoulder
Strolling into the living room, Freya smiled when she saw her brother and Bobby sitting on the couch. "I thought I heard you come in. She's almost ready. How are you Bobby?" she smiled as she embraced Bobby
Bobby smiled as he returned Freya's embrace. "I'm alright Freya. Thank you."
"Hey you guys." Priscilla smiled as she walked into the living room
Bobby turned his head and saw Priscilla in her mother's red velvet dress, and admired her. The way the dress hugged her curves, the way her blue eyes sparkled, the way her hair looked clipped back She looked completely and utterly gorgeous.
"H-Hey. You look beautiful, Priscilla. But you always look beautiful in anything you wear." Bobby smiled
Priscilla smiled brightly. "Thank you, Bobby. You look nice yourself."
"He's right." Freya smiled as she embraced her niece. "You look, so beautiful."
"Thanks auntie." Priscilla smiled as she returned her aunt's embrace
"You look beautiful sweetheart." Elijah smiled
"Thanks uncle Elijah." Priscilla smiled
Freya took a couple of pictures, then after embracing her niece and Bobby one last time, and Elijah shaking Bobby's hand, Bobby led Priscilla out the door, and she waved goodbye to her aunt and uncle, before getting in her boyfriend's car.
The couple held hands the whole way to The Country Club. Once they reached The Country Club, her nerves kicked in. Bobby rubbed soothing circles on her knuckles to try and calm her. It seemed to work, as she focused solely on him.
Bobby got out and opened the door for her, and the Valet took Bobby's car to park it. Priscilla stopped in front of the entrance. Bobby wrapped his arm around her.
"Remember, we can leave early, if you feel uncomfortable." Bobby said
That sounded like an excellent idea to her, but she's facing the unknown. So, gathering every ounce of courage she possessed, she walked into the country club with her loving boyfriend completely unaware that a certain cobra would wreak havoc later on
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The couple entered the country club, arms linked. White table cloths, expensive silverware and expensive dishes adorned the tables, then there were people who were dressed to the nines in suits and dresses, who were either drinking champagne and conversing lowly and laughing softly with one another or dancing. Priscilla definitely felt out of place and insecure. But to Bobby, she was the most beautiful girl in the room.
As the couple walked farther into the room, she saw Susan and Barbara sitting with their families. Each girl sent her a warm smile and a friendly wave, that she returned. This seemed to ease her nerves a little. But, she was looking for Ali, but she guessed she hadn't arrived yet.
"Let's go sit with grandma." Bobby said as he sensed her nervousness
Priscilla smiled sweetly, and replied, "Okay."
The couple walked to the table where Nettie sat. Nettie herself wore a scarlet velvet dress, a pearl necklace and pearl stud earrings. Turning her head, she smiled as she saw her grandson and his girlfriend approach the table.
Nettie smiled, stood up and embraced the two. "Hi my darlings." she smiled, then turning to Priscilla, she added, "Priscilla, you look beautiful honey."
"Thank you Nettie." Priscilla smiled.
As Nettie and Bobby opened their menus, Priscilla saw Ali walking in with her parents. The blonde looked uncomfortable to say the least, as they sat at a table with Johnny and his mother and stepfather. She saw Ali rudely open the menu as Johnny tried to speak to her.
Thirty minutes had passed and they played waltzing music. Priscilla saw Ali dancing with her father, as well as other girls dancing with their fathers.
When Priscilla saw this, she felt her heart sink. She wanted a father-daughter dance with her father one last time, as those were always the best. Nettie stood up to speak with people she knew from Mattel, while Bobby stood up and held his hand out to the beautiful brunette seated next to him.
"May I have this dance, my princess?" Bobby asked
Priscilla smiled as she placed her hand in his and walked to the dance floor. Once they were on the dance floor, Bobby wrapped his arm around her lower waist. She placed her hand on his shoulder, and placed her other hand in his, interlacing their fingers. They swayed on the dance floor, resting their foreheads against one another's
Bobby and Priscilla danced happily. To both, time just stood still, as they swayed to the music. Nothing else mattered. He had been thinking about the future a lot - especially since she had given him a second chance. He didn't know what his future held, but what he did know, there wasn't a future without his Priscilla in it.
"Trouble with Johnny? You two love birds having problems?" Mr. Mills asked Ali.
Ali rolled her eyes before she replied, "Dad, we're not love birds. Hey what time is it?"
"Well, it's about 9:40." Mr. Mills said as he glanced at his watch.
"Um, I gotta go." Ali said
"You have a date?" Mr. Mills asked Ali. "Not that boy from Reseda." he said disapprovingly
"Yeah, he's from Reseda." Ali said, defending Daniel. "He's a nice guy. It's no big deal."
"Honey you've monopolized the best looking man here long enough." Mrs. Mills said to Ali as she swapped partners so Johnny was dancing with Ali
Bobby held Priscilla close to him. "Wonder how this is gonna go?" he asked quietly
Priscilla chuckled and shook her head. "He's never going to stop, is he?"
"I know exactly how he feels." Bobby said as he caressed her lower back. "I never stopped trying to get you back."
"Well, you'll never have to find out again, I'm not going anywhere." Priscilla smiled.
"Neither am I." Bobby reassured. "I promise."
Priscilla rested her forehead on his chin and he kissed her forehead, then she laid her head on his chest, just listening to his heartbeat. He had his chin on her head, as she was watched the interaction between her best friend and Johnny.
Johnny smiled brightly at Ali and said, "Hi." Ali rolled her eyes in annoyance and mumbled, "Hi."
"Listen I've been thinking, maybe we can call a truce." Johnny said. "Yeah I'm not at war. Excuse me." Ali said, then tried to walk away.
"Could we please finish the dance?" Johnny asked as he tried to stop Ali from leaving
Johnny looked over Ali's shoulder, and saw Daniel in the kitchen window. That's when he got an idea. Smirking, he brought Ali close, and forced a kiss on her. Ali pulled away from Johnny, shoved him back and screamed at him. "Don't you ever do that to me again!" Ali yelled as she shoved Johnny in the chest
Suddenly, a loud crash came from the kitchen. The kitchen door was wide open. Priscilla saw Daniel and a waiter sprawled amidst broken dishes and splattered spaghetti.
Bobby, Johnny, and everyone else in The Country Club, burst out laughing apart from Priscilla, Ali, Nettie who were not laughing instead, they gave Daniel a sympathetic look. Ali and Daniel locked eyes and he looked hurt.
Daniel scrambled up and ran out. Ali turned to Johnny who was smiling and triumphant. Priscilla saw it on her face. She was beyond pissed. Just like at the beach. She punched him in the jaw with her right hand and ran after Daniel.
Priscilla rolled her eyes in annoyance. "Bobby, stop laughing."
"Sorry, beautiful." Bobby said
"I'll be back." Priscilla said as she gave her boyfriend a gentle kiss
"All right." Bobby said
Outside, Priscilla found Ali, sitting on the bench, holding her wrist, tears in her eyes. Daniel had left, and Ali didn't get to explain.
Priscilla sat down beside her and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. "Ali, are you all right?"
Ali hugged her best friend tight, and let her tears fall, she was really and truly hurt. "Priscilla, that was so humiliating."
"I'm so sorry hon." Priscilla said, then gently looked at her best friend's wrist. "Is your wrist all right?"
"It's fine." Ali said, shaking it off as it were nothing. "I want to explain to Daniel, that Johnny kissed me."
"I know." Priscilla said. "Don't worry, you'll get to explain. Johnny just doesn't know when to stop, or when to draw the line, I'm so sorry."
Ali smiled softly. "Well, I think I'm gonna catch a cab home. Call me later okay?"
"Okay. Be safe going home." Priscilla said as she embraced her best friend
"I will." Ali said as she embraced the brunette, then left the country club. Priscilla shook her head at the whole situation, sighed deeply and walked back into the country club.
"Priscilla, are you alright my darling?" Nettie asked as she embraced the brunette. "I saw Ali punch Johnny, is she all right as well? Does she need a ride home?"
"I'm all right and Ali is all right as well. Her wrist is sprained, but she wanted to catch a cab home." Priscilla said.
"Priscilla, are you all right?" Bobby asked
"I'm fine honey." Priscilla reassured. "But it's getting late, I should probably be getting home."
"Bobby will take you home honey." Nettie smiled then embraced the brunette. "Give my best to Freya and Elijah. I love you sweetheart."
"I will Nettie and I love you too." Priscilla smiled
Bobby smiled as he wrapped his arm around Priscilla and led her out of the country club. "I'm sorry about what Johnny did to Ali." he said as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
"Why are you apologizing?" Priscilla asked. "He got what he deserved when Ali punched him in the jaw." she added as the two walked to the parking lot and got into his car
After driving around for a little while, talking and listening to the radio, Bobby dropped Priscilla off at home and walked her up to the front door.
"I'm really sorry about tonight beautiful, I wanted it to be perfect." Bobby said as he wrapped his arms around her, and gently rested his forehead against her's.
"Hey, it was perfect, because I was with you." Priscilla reassured
Bobby smiled warmly at her, then leaned in to give her a sizzling kiss. "Good night. I love you."
"Goodnight, honey. I love you too." Priscilla smiled as she rested her hand on her boyfriend's cheek. After pulling away, she walked into the house, closed the door and smiled at him as the door was closing.
"So, how did it go?" Freya asked as she and Elijah sat on the couch
Priscilla smiled then walked to the couch to sit with her aunt and uncle. "Hey you two. It was great, except Daniel was supposed to meet Ali out front at 9:30 for their date to Golf N' Stuff. Well, somehow, he snuck in through the kitchen. Johnny was dancing with Ali and he decided he was going to mess with Daniel by kissing Ali. You guys, she got so pissed off that she clocked him."
"Is she alright?" Elijah asked in concern
"Ali's wrist is sprained, but I think it will be all right. Daniel left before she could even get a chance to explain what happened." Priscilla said
Priscilla conversed with her aunt and uncle for a little while longer, until she grew tired. Walking down the hall, she did her nightly routine and got in bed.