#divinity glais

It was Cheri’s first real bad storm. With the rain pounding on the roof and howling of the wind rattling the windows, it seemed like none of them were getting any rest that night.

Perry: <rocking a cranky Cheri> Shh shh, baby girl. It’s just the rain nothing to be scared of.

Cheri: <whimpers at the sound of a crack of thunder> Ahhh!

Divinity: <yawns as she strokes the back of Cheri’s head> We all need some sleep, lets try laying with her in bed. Maybe being close to us will help her fall asleep.

With a nod, Perry carries Cheri to the bed as Divinity gets the blankets ready. And just like that, even with the pounding rain and howling wind, Cheri was able to fall asleep.

Divinity: <smiles at the sleeping Cheri and whispers> There we go... She’s fast asleep. 

Perry: <leans over and kisses Divinity> Finally. Let’s get some sleep while we can. 

12:45pm Wedding Day

Divinity: <blushes and twists around to show off dress> So... this is it. I really wanted to go with something simple but classy.

Magenta: <stares in wonder> Ooh! DEE! You are gorgeous, hun! 

Cheri: <claps excitably> Mom, you look so pretty! Daddy is going to be so shocked.

Ginger: <grins and claps her hands> You’re going to knock him off his feet.

Divinity: <smiles at them, before a sad thought crosses her mind> Thank you guys... I wish my Mom could’ve been here. Agh, I know I shouldn’t think about it, but it just drives me crazy that she STILL doing this.

Ginger: <gets up and hugs Divinity tight> Dee, it’s not your fault. She wants to act like this, it’s on her that she’s missing this import day. Now don’t frown it will mess up Maggy’s make-up job! 

Cheri: <tugs gently on Divinity’s dress> Momma, don’t be sad! Grandpa told me to tell you something.  Cheri: <tits her head in thought before smiling and raising a finger> “Today is a day of happiness and love. So no matter what, smile bright and remember that you are loved.” I think that’s what he said...

~Cheri’s birthday party~

Time seemed to flash by and before Divinity knew it, Cheri was growing up fast. Friends and family gathered to celebrate and make the day special.

<music plays in the background> Divinity: <sniffles> A I can’t believe time has gone by so fast, Perry! With the work, and planning the wedding... it feels like in a blink of a eye, tiny Cheri is now five! 

Perry: <chuckles and hugs Divinity close> Right?! But she’s growing up to be a lovely girl, just like her Mama of course.

Divinity: <sticks her tongue out at Perry before turning to the group> Guys lets have some cake!

Cheri: <jumps up and down smiling as she grabs for Higashi’s hand> Yay cake! Hehe, come on Grandpa!

Higashi: <smiles down at Cheri> Lead the way, princess.

Cake was served and goofy stories told before it was present time before everyone headed home. 

Cheri: <gives everyone a hug and smiles> Thanks!

Magenta: <ruffles Cheri’s hair> Your very welcome, squirt! 

Ginger: <grins at Cheri> Of course! 

Divinity: <picks up Cheri> Thanks again for coming guys and get home safe!

Everyone waves goodbye and heads out. The excitement of the day finally fading, and Cheri rests her head on Divinity’s shoulder with a sleepy sigh.

Perry: <kisses Cheri’s cheek> Time for bed for this birthday girl.

Cheri: <yawns> Awww.... 

3:32 AM

Its not even dawn yet and once again Divinity is in the bathroom... again. This had been going on for weeks now and Divinity can’t just put it off as a “stomach bug” anymore. She hasn't told anyone what her suspicions are yet, not till shes a hundred percent sure. With her heart in her throat she does the test and waits for what feels like forever.

Divinity: <takes a couple deep breaths> Okay... Okay, its time. You can do this Dee! Just check that stupid little stick. <With trembling hands Divinity reaches for the test and reads it> Oh... Well... shit. 

~A couple weeks later~

Divinity: So we are finally here. <sighs and rests her head on Perry’s shoulder> I’m sorry it’s not much...

Perry: <pulls Divinity close> What are you talking about? It’s an awesome house. Look at possibilities! Plus we can actually call it OURS. I have week off. Why don’t we head inside and get started making this place a “home”?

Divinity: <looks up and smiles at Perry> Okay, sounds like a plan. I’m sure that Doodle is excited about having a yard to play in instead of a big apartment. 

Doodle: Bark! <wags her tail and runs towards the house>

Perry: Picnic time! Smile for the camera, Dee!

Divinity: Perry, come on... you and that camera!  <grabs for the camera giggling> Plus, you said it was my turn for the camera!

Perry: <flops on the ground> Oof! You win, camera is all yours my lady.

Divinity: <giggles off camera> Hehe, finally I beat you! Now its your turn to say something about yourself to your screaming fans.

Perry: <smirks> Well the names Perry Vale, not much to say about myself really. I’m on the Raging Llama football team and I am dating this pretty lady here. Even if shes a meany that steals the last cookie... 

Divinity: W-what?! I did not steal that cookie, you totally told me I could have it... <flustered sounds>

Perry: <laughs> I’m only picking on you, goof! C’mere and sit with me.

Divinity: <mumbles about him always picking on her before sitting down> Today is a nice day, I’m glad we got out the apartment.

Perry: See day light doesn't set you on fire. <tickles her side>

Divinity: Heyyyyy! <wiggles away giggling and puts the camera down>

Perry: It is a nice day though. <holds Divinity close> Dee, lets get a dog.

Divinity: Mama! Thank you so much for coming over.

Emma: Oh darling it’s no problem. <hugs Divinity quickly> 

Divinity: Come on inside, Mama. I had Ananya make something for dinner and I wanted to talk to you about something important....

After a couple glasses of wine, Divinity finally gets the courage to open up to her mother. They were never really close, but this was something she felt needed to be talked about... even if it meant trouble.

Emma: So what was it you wanted to talk about darling? You’re not pregnant are you?! I knew that boy was no good... You shouldn't have moved out, Papa was so worried about you!

Divinity: What?! No! I’m not pregnant, Mama... and Perry is wonderful! I wanted to talk to you about my future. The Del Sol Valley Sun Bears have asked Perry if he would like to join their team. I think he should but he wont move unless he thinks I’m going to be fine. <takes a deep breath> I want to go with him. That would mean... I would have to leave the family company. I’m only in advertising, so there are plenty of people I can interview to replace me. 

Emma: What on earth?! <gasps> You want to move halfway across the country for a boy?! Papa will have a heart attack! You know his heart isn't well. Divinity you CAN NOT do this! 

Divinity: I wasn’t asking, Mama. I AM moving. I was just giving you the courtesy of telling you first before I let the company know tomorrow. 

Emma: <starts shouting>  DIVINITY! You need to stop this at once.To think you can just run off? I WON’T have it! You hear me child?! 

Divinity:  <shouts back in exasperation> Wont have it?! I am a GROWN person, Mother. I AM moving. Papa will understand and want me to be happy... why cant you?!

Emma:  <heads toward the door, rubbing her forehead feeling a headache already forming> If you won’t listen to reason, you WILL be cut off. You know that, right? I WILL NOT support this, and I will make sure your Papa sees it my way.

Divinity: <follows behind> Fine! I don’t need your support, I never did. Just.. leave. I will put in my notice tomorrow morning. <pointing to the door, her hand shaking from frustration>  

Emma: <gapes at her daughter in total shock> Alright, have it your way.

<door slams behind Emma as she leaves>

The House of Paws Animal Shelter

Divinity: Perry, I’m not to sure about this. If anything I’m more of cat person than a dog person. <worried frown settles on her face>

Perry: Sweety I promise you, you will love it. Plus it will be good for you, I know a dog will protect you when I’m out of town for games.

Divinity: If you say so... But picking up after it will be your chore; the thought of poop... <shivers>

Perry: <laughs and pulls Divinity close> Dee, you wont have to worry about that. I’ll be on poop patrol, scouts honors.

Divinity: Hmm... you were never a scout though?

Perry: <looks around> Oh look its Sherry! Hey Sher, good to see you. You remember Divinity dont you?

Sherry: Hey guys! Good to see you too Perry and you too Divinity. So y’all are looking for a puppers? <grins at them both>

Perry: <grins back and squeezes Divinity gently> Yeah, we thought it was time.