coopsgirl
The Bees Knees
More than just the 'It girl'
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Post by coopsgirl on Jul 12, 2007 18:51:24 GMT -5
This story is set in France a couple of months before the end of WWII in March of 1945 (The end of the European war was in May of '45. We're just gonna ignore the part of the war in the Pacific b/c it didn't end until August or September of '45). Three sisters Angie (the eldest), Kim (the middle sis), and Theresa (the youngest) from San Diego, Ca (My Dad lives there and it's so nice and beautiful year round!) want to do their part for the war effort so they join up and serve as nurse's aides in France near one of the main army camps. Since they have no actual medical training they mostly just help out the nurses when they can and try to give comfort to the wounded soldiers in the hospital. In order to boost troop morale there is going to be a big dance for all the soldiers stationed in the town and the three sisters are very excited about it. Theresa's guy is Sam Whalam [img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/coopsgirl_30/1931.jpg" src= ] Kim's guy is James Brayden Angie's guy is Jim Baker [img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/coopsgirl_30/amanfromwyoming3.jpg" src= ] The nurses aides all live in a dorm type building and the three sisters have one room that they all share. Theresa: *brushing her hair in front of the mirror* I'm so excited about this dance!! I hope this doesn't sound bad but it's just so sad all day to be surrounded by the wounded men. I'm looking forward to seeing men up on their feet and not lying in a hospital bed. Angie: No it doesn't sound bad. I kinda feel the same way. Kim: *stepping out of their little closet holding a pretty dress up against her* How does this one look? Theresa: Oh I like that one, you should wear it. Angie: I'm glad we brought some nice clothes with us. I didn't know if we'd get a chance to wear them or not. You know how I am though, I always pack too much! *They all laugh*. *After getting dressed they head down to the outdoor courtyard a couple of blocks away where the dance is being held. Since there are far more men than women the girls can have their pick. Not wanting to be too hasty though they hang back a little and look them over*. Theresa: What do you think about that one? *she says pointing to one of the soldiers* Kim: He's too short. What about him? *pointing to another soldier* Angie: No I don't like him either. Kim: Well we gotta dance with somebody. Angie: I know but there's a lotta guys to pick from and…*she stops in mid sentence as she sees a soldier walking by the dance floor. He's very tall and lanky and has the most striking blue eyes she's ever seen.* Theresa: And what Angie? Angie: *with a goofy grin on her face* Look at that one!! I'm gonna go talk to him. Kim and Theresa: Good luck! *Angie walks over to the soldier and he sees her coming and smiles*. Angie: Hello! *she says kinda nervously*. Soldier: Hello! Angie: My name's Angie, what's yours? Soldier: Capt. Jim Baker. Nice to meet you miss. Angie: It's nice to meet you too. Jim: Are you a nurse or something? Angie: Or something *she says laughing a little*. I'm a nurses aide actually. Jim: *hearing a new song starting* Would you like to dance Angie? Angie: I'd love to Jim. Jim: I have to warn you I'm not real good at it *he says smiling*. Angie: That's okay.
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jul 12, 2007 20:37:12 GMT -5
Awwwww, this one is the best! This is exactly what I daydream about! Yipppeee! It's gonna be so perfect I don't want it to ever end!
But do you mind if I find a couple other photos, too? I still can't find the perfect image from the film...
We are so posting photos, too! I have some gorgeous dresses you girls will love!
Who goes next?
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coopsgirl
The Bees Knees
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Post by coopsgirl on Jul 12, 2007 20:46:59 GMT -5
I'm glad you like it so far. Oh yeah the more pics the better ;D I don't care what order we go in.
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Post by butterscotchgreer on Jul 12, 2007 20:50:31 GMT -5
i loooooovvveee it angie! wow what a great plot! now im jealous that you thought of it first heehee!
kim you can go next if you wish. yes find more pics. i can actually see the ones angie posted. yay! and i love the one of sam of course heehee!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jul 12, 2007 20:52:23 GMT -5
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Post by butterscotchgreer on Jul 12, 2007 21:33:24 GMT -5
oh kim they are absotively, positutely gorgeous! heehee! they certainly give me more ideas for designing more dresses. woohoo!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jul 12, 2007 22:18:09 GMT -5
Oh well, dress schmess, I wanna get this thing started!
Now mine's gonna be weird but just bear with me...
*Kim and Theresa take a table on the outskirts of the room and continue to look over the men intensely*
Kim: How about that one?
Theresa: Too fat. *Skims over the crowd* Oh! How about him?
Kim: No, he's too...well, he's just not my type.
Theresa: Type? Kim, we've come to dance, not to marry.
Kim: *Sighs*But if things keep shaping up the way they have been then I'll just be an old maid and never find anyone!
Theresa: I know; what if I never find the man of my dreams, either?
*The two sit back in their chairs and watch the men laughing with each other, drinking their champagne and looking handsome in their uniforms...alone.*
Theresa: You'd think they'd be all talked up with each other by now...
Kim: You'd think...
Theresa: You know what, I'm tired of this, I'm going to walk up and talk with one of them right now...
Kim: Oh Theresa, you can't! That isn't proper.
Theresa: Proper my eye--Staying an old maid isn't proper...it isn't even natural! I'm going...
*Theresa walks over to the big group of men and begins to make light conversation. Kim continues to scan the room and fixes her eye on stuff shirt looking man but feels as though she's wasting time just sitting alone. She fixes her hair just a tad and brushes off her dress, as if to look just perfect when she introduces herself. She walks over and taps him on the shoulder; he doesn't budge. She taps him once more and he turns around.*
Kim: Hello, my name is Kim. I couldn't help but notice you standing here with no one to dance with so I figured I'd ask you for a--
*Just before finishing her sentence a man interrupts and steps up to her*
Man: I wouldn't mind dancin' with you, doll...
Kim: No, I--
Man: Come on!
*The man yanks her into the crowd and places his cheek against hers, swaying sloppily to the music. Kim tries to position herself comfortably around the man but he's dancing so sloppily she can't get a good enough balance*
Kim: Pardon me but I--
Man: Awwww, ssshhh, don't go ruinin' the lovely dance, sweetheart. Enjoy it while you still can.
*Kim pulls away and releases herself from his embrace*
Kim: I'm sorry, sir, but I didn't come to dance with a slob. Now if you will excuse me...
*Kim walks back to her table next to Theresa and places her fist under her chin.*
Kim: No luck?
*With her fist under her chin as well, Theresa shakes her head no.*
Kim: What happened to you?
Theresa: Oh, they were just pigs, that's all.... You know, I'm starting to think we'd have a better chance with the men who have broken limbs!
Kim: I thought the same thing; at least those men had respect, they were thankful...these men won't give us the time of day.
*Theresa and Kim sit by sulking when Angie runs up giggling and takes a sip of her soda*
Angie: What are you girls doing here all alone?
Kim: We're fighting off the men...can't you tell?
Angie: Awwww, no luck?
Theresa: Not a bit!
Angie: Cheer up, girls, this is just the beginning of the party, we have all night!
*Angie walks back to Jim when Theresa and Kim look to each other a bit more confident*
Theresa: She's right, this is only the beginning of the party; that is always the worst part, isn't it?
Kim: I suppose so. Maybe we should just order something and--
*A man walks up to the table and fixes eyes on Theresa. Theresa, not noticing the man's looking at her, continues talking to Kim. The man clears his throat and draws Theresa's attention; she looks up and smiles. The man tips his hat and his eyes light up*
Man: Hello miss, I saw you across the room and I noticed you looked as though you could use a dance...would you mind or do you already have a date?
Kim: *Mumbles to herself* Don't I look like I need a dance? No, of course not; I'm just throwing a party over on this end of the table. I've got confetti draining out of my ears and champagne in my sinus'.
*Theresa nods her head and extends her hand onto his.*
Theresa: I'll be right back, Kim.
*Theresa walks off and places her hand around her man's shoulder. Kim scans the crowd once more to find Officer Fielding, the overseer of the women's medical training, standing with a handsome man at the bar. She musters up the courage to have Officer Fielding introduce her. Officer Fielding sees her and smiles.*
Fielding: Oh Kim, I didn't know you were here this evening.
*Kim nods her head sweetly then looks to the man shyly. Fielding chuckles and places his hand on the man's shoulder*
Fielding: Kim, let me introduce to you Captain James Braydon of General Lee's staff (hey, it could be any General Lee, right?)
*Capt. Braydon bows politely, but an uninterested and 'blah' emotion covers his face. Kim curtsies. James stands tall and speaks almost monotone.*
Capt. Braydon: I'm greatly honored, ma'am.
*He turns around to speak with a couple of his buddies. A bit miffed, Kim inhales deeply and lightly touches his shoulder.*
Kim: Oh, pardon me just a minute, Captain...
*He turns around and nods*
Capt. Braydon: Oh certainly.
*Then turns around once again, ignoring her. Kim walks up to the band and asks them to play a sweet and slow melody. The band agrees and she walks back over to him.*
Kim: I believe they're playing another dance...aren't we lucky?
Capt. Braydon: Not so lucky, miss; I'm a very bad dancer.
Kim: I haven't anyone to dance with at all, Captain Braydon and I'd so wish to be able to tell all my friends that I danced with a tall and handsome man such as yourself just once...
*Captain Braydon bows once and holds out his arm, linking it with hers. The two walk out onto the dance floor and sway almost machine-like. Theresa and Angie come waltzing by with huge smiles on their faces as Kim pretends to be having a marvelous time with James. She looks up at him and smiles weakly, repositioning her arm around his shoulder a bit looser.*
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coopsgirl
The Bees Knees
More than just the 'It girl'
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Post by coopsgirl on Jul 13, 2007 10:39:00 GMT -5
I absolutely love that red dress with the rhinestone straps It may be one of the prettiest dresses I've ever seen and I love anything red!!!
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Post by butterscotchgreer on Jul 13, 2007 19:16:05 GMT -5
kim and james continue to dance around the floor and james suddenly starts staring at her while her dress is twirling and she is spinning. she doesnt even notice hes looking at her because she thinks hes having a horrible time with her.
james: you look just like a rose, a red rose twirling in someone's fingers.* he sees his real girlfriend, ethel, over in a corner with another man trying to make her jealous*
kim looks up to james surprisingly not seeing him look at ethel.
kim:*with a confusing look* youre very puzzling captain braydon.
james: well youre a vey puzzling girl.
kim: you had a look on your face as if you didnt wish to dance with me and now youre complimenting me.
james: well i guess i had to watch you twirl first. you do it so gracefully*but he doesnt mean it*
kim smiles and blushes brightly resting her head on his shoulder again.
theresa: *looking to angie* looks like our sad sister has brightened up a bit
angie: yes they looked so bored a minute ago!
i have a tiny plan girls so i know this was a short post, but dont worry! heehee! sorry i wasnt her all day i was out getting my dps test so i can get my permit. i passed and now i have my permit.
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Post by coopsgirl on Jul 13, 2007 19:48:35 GMT -5
Congrats on getting your permit Theresa!! I was so excited when I got mine. I was really nervous (actually more like scared) when I first started learning to drive but that went away once I got the hang of it. My laptop died so I had to wait for my mom to get through working so I could get on. I think it needs a new video card and I hope I can get it fixed tomorrow.
Angie: *dancing with Jim* So what do you do?
Jim: Why don't we sit down and I'll tell you.
*They leave the dance floor and sit at one of the small tables*
Jim: I'm an engineer with the 82nd division. We build makeshift roads and bridges so supplies can get through.
Angie: That's amazing! Really?
Jim: Yes, I mean it's not that big a deal.
Angie: Well I think it is. Think about it, you're just out in the field buiding bridges. Back home that would be a huge job that would take months if not longer.
Jim: *smiling feeling a little embarassed* Well we do the best we can. Say speaking of home where are you from?
Angie: San Diego. And you?
Jim: Wyoming.
Angie: What did you there, before the war?
Jim: Basically the same as I'm doing here, supervise building projects for bridges and dams and things like that. What did you do?
Angie: Oh nothing really. I worked at a little dress shop.
Jim: *hearing a slow song starting* Would you like to dance some more?
Angie: *smiling up into his bright blue eyes* Yes I would.
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Post by butterscotchgreer on Jul 13, 2007 19:57:26 GMT -5
thanx forthe congrats angie! i actually am not that excited about driving on highways where there are maniacs on the orad everywhere, im frightened to death of being rear ended or crashed into by a drunk driver. IM ONLY A CHILD!! heehee! i got my portable dvd player fixewd so now i can watch the rest of those heavenly gary movies you made for me angie! i cant wait!!! heehee
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Post by coopsgirl on Jul 13, 2007 20:09:43 GMT -5
I'm so glad you got your dvd going again. I'm about to watch another Gary movie right now but I don't know which one. It's so hard the choose
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Post by butterscotchgreer on Jul 13, 2007 20:31:01 GMT -5
i think ill watch a man from wyoming. heeheeheehee!
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Post by butterscotchgreer on Jul 13, 2007 23:06:18 GMT -5
oh goodness, i reiterate........three ocd sisters. heehee thats how most of my frinds make fun of me. heehee! okay sisters of mine, i have modified my last update. i am so sorry about that kim. its all my own stupid fault. i hadnt seen only the brave yet. please forgive me, i know i can fix it....i can try!
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Post by *~Mrs. Cooper ~* on Jul 13, 2007 23:17:42 GMT -5
*Kim and James go to sit down but James walks past Ethel who's standing off to the right, watching the whole thing with jealous eyes.*
James: Oh, hello Ethel...
*He says, as if surprised to see her. Ethel folds her arms and stares at Kim angrily. Kim and James sit down at a nearby table and begin to chat and laugh for a few minutes. James looks over to Ethel from time to time, making sure she's good and jealous. Once she leaves, James stands up and excuses himself.*
Kim: Where are you going? I thought--
Capt. James: It was a lovely dance, miss Kim, but I have other things to attend to.
Kim: Attend to?! Captain, you're a very rude man!
Capt. James: I'm terribly sorry, miss Kim, but you see...you were the one who asked me for a dance, I accepted then we *ahem* twirled. Now I'm a busy man and I--
Kim: So you meant none of those things you said earlier?
Capt. James: Well, I--
Kim: I thought you Military men were respectable and honorable...but now I realize it's just the uniform that puts up a mirage.
*She grabs her purse and storms off. Angie and Theresa notice none of this while giggling with their men.*
I seriously don't know where to go with either of you two so I think I'm going to stick with my own for right now, I don't want to mess up your ideas after making such a big stink earlier.
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coopsgirl
The Bees Knees
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Post by coopsgirl on Jul 14, 2007 8:55:32 GMT -5
You gals are great and I'm so glad we're friends and sisters!! I don't think anybody ever had an easy time getting through junior high. When I was in Jr. high I was barely 5 feet tall and real tiny and people always picked on me and caled me Angie Sprout (my last name is Stout). Thankfully I did have some good friends though and once I got to H.S. and shot up to 5'4" and around a 100 pounds (still pretty small though) people quit picking on me. I mean I was in Jr. High in like '90 and '91 (ugh, that was a long time ago ) and I still remember it. Yeah I think with this one since we kinda have plans for our characters already it might be easiest if we stick to our own selves at least for a while. That's what did with my last post and then I was like 'oh man that was all about me' but I guess it's okay.
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coopsgirl
The Bees Knees
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Post by coopsgirl on Jul 14, 2007 15:47:06 GMT -5
*After dancing for hours Angie began to get tired and Jim could sense it*.
Jim: Are you getting tired?
Angie: *not wanting to admit that she was* Yes I guess I am and we both have to be up early tomorrow.
Jim: Can I take you home?
Angie: Sure. *she said smiling* I only live a couple blocks from here. Let my tell my sisters I'm leaving.
*She walked over to Theresa who was still dancing with her soldier.*
Angie: I'm tired so I'm gonna head home. Do you know where Kim is?
Theresa: No I haven't seen her for a while.
Angie: Okay. Maybe she already went home. I'll see you later and don't stay out too late.
Theresa: I can't make any promises *she said smiling and went back to dancing*.
*Angie took Jim's arm and they walked down the street of the little French town under the stars until they reached her door*.
Jim: I had a really nice time with you tonight Angie.
Angie: I'm glad. I had a good time too. And you're really a better dancer than you think.
Jim: *looking down and chuckling to himself* Thanks. *He took her hand and kissed it and she said goodnight and went inside*.
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Post by butterscotchgreer on Jul 14, 2007 15:55:35 GMT -5
that was great angie, ill think on it for awhile okay!
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