Chapter 36: The Glimmerstone Family Animal Shelter

Desmera:  Thanks for letting Grace stay till my birthday!

Jon:  Sure thing sweetie, we wouldn’t miss it for the world!

Desmera:  Can I open my presents now?

Arya:  Let’s eat the cake and ice cream first before it melts all over the place.

Sebastian:  I want a piece with one of the giant strawberries on it!

Desmera:  I can’t believe you have to go, I’m gonna miss you so much!

Grace:  I know, but my daddies promised I could come over and visit again real soon!

Sebastian:  Legacy won’t be the same without you, Grace!

Grace:  Can I ask you guys a favor?

Desmera:  Sure, anything.

Grace:  Can Luke and Yoda be the heirs?

Desmera:  You wouldn’t mind if we ended up playing your character?

Grace:  Well, he was your character first!  Besides I think it would be really neat knowing that my character got to be heir.

Sebastian:  I think it’s a great idea, we’ll take good care of him, don’t worry!

Grace:  Thanks guys, you’re the best!  Make sure he marries Luke, OK?

Sebastian:  Promise!  We’re gonna miss you!

Desmera:  My mom says I can call you anytime I want so I’ll let you know what happens.

Grace:  Thanks!

Jon:  Grace, we’ve gotta go sweetie!

Grace:  Bye guys, call me!  Happy birthday Des!

Desmera:  I still can’t believe my parents got me a cat for my birthday.

Sebastian:  I think Felix wants to play legacy too!

Desmera:  *giggles*  Do you wanna play legacy kitty?

Felix:  *sniffs at the doll*

*****

Luke:  There you go Sam, how do you like your new home?

Sam:  *squawks*

Luke:  I just might have to teach you to talk someday!

Yoda:  I can’t believe we finally have our own animal shelter!

Luke:  I know!  I already got a few calls and I think we will be getting a few kittens tomorrow.

Yoda:  Really? *gets excited*

Luke:  *grins*  I knew that would make you happy, I know cats are your favorite.

Yoda:  I hope Custard gets along with the new cats.

Luke:  I think she will be just fine, there are plenty of toys and beds around this place so she shouldn’t have a problem sharing.  *yawns*

Yoda:  OK sleepy head, let’s get you to bed.  It’s been a really long day.

Yoda:  Hey, didn’t you get the memo?  Cats rule and dogs drool!

Luke:  *laughing*  No way, dogs are awesome!

Yoda:  Let’s just agree to disagree.

Luke:  It’s OK, I love all animals anyway.

*****

Custard:  I think this little guy loves me. . .

Yoda:  I’ve got this new recipe for gourmet cat food, I think Custard and the new kittens are gonna love it!

Luke:  Speaking of new kittens, I think I just heard a car pull up!  I think one of them is here!

Luke:  Hey there, little guy.

Alice:  Hey, you must be Luke, I’m Alice Carmichael.  I’ll be your contact with the other local animal shelter.  I can’t tell you how great it is that you’re doing this!  The current animal shelter is so full, we could really use all the help we can get.

Luke:  We have plenty of space here, don’t hesitate to call if you need to place an animal with us!  So what’s this little guy’s name?

Alice:  This is Ursa, he was brought in just last night.  It seems someone found him wandering around the cat park all by himself.

Luke:  What do you think, Custard?

Custard:  *purrs*

Luke:  Well that’s one concern out of the way!  We didn’t know if Custard would get along with the new kittens or not but she seems just fine.

Alice:  I’m glad!  I’ll be back later with the other one, we just have to get her shots all finished up.

Custard:  …and this is the office!  Come on, I wanna show you the cat condo!

Ursa:  Wait up, my legs aren’t as long as yours!

Ursa:  I falled over, I told you I couldn’t keep up!

Custard:  Oops, sorry!  I’m just so excited!  You’re gonna love this place, it has everything!

Yoda:  Hey there little guy, are you having fun?

Ursa:  *purrs*

Custard:  That’s Yoda, he loves cats more than anything!  Well, almost more than anything, I think he loves master Luke more.

Ursa:  He seems really nice.

Custard:  Yeah, he’s great!  He knows just the right spot to scratch behind your ear and he makes us special yummy food and. . .

Custard:  You’re my bestest friend!

Ursa:  That’s cause there are no other cats here!

Custard:  Nope, you’re gonna be my bestest friend no matter how many cats we get!

*****

Alice:  Got two more for you if you’re interested?  The kitten I told you I would bring over earlier and this adorable doggy too.

Luke:  Sure!

Snowball:  Oh boy!

Pepper:  Hey dog, wait up!

Luke:  I’ve got a great idea!

Yoda:  What’s that?

Luke:  Why don’t we take all the animals out to the park?

Yoda:  They will love it!

Luke:  Come on guys, everyone into the car!

Snowball:  Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

Custard:  Is that all that dog can say?

Snowball:  Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

Ursa:  I think it is all he can say. . .

Custard:  Dogs are so dumb.

Snowball:  …boy, oh boy, oh boy!

Custard:  Ick what are you doing??  Don’t get your slobbery nose all over me!

Snowball:  *chases Ursa and Pepper*

Pepper:  It’s OK, he won’t hurt you.  I lived with him for a little bit at the other shelter.  He’s really dumb but he loves cats.

*****

Yoda:  Can you believe it?  One trip outdoors and everyone ends up with fleas!

Luke:  Yeah, I guess we really should invest in some flea collars or something.

Snowball:  Oh boy!

Ursa:  Did you see that?

Custard:  What?

Ursa:  *laughing*  He just fell right on his stupid dog face!

Custard:  Oh boy!

Custard and Ursa:  *cracking up*

*****

Luke:  Yoda, the party is about to start, where are you?

Yoda:  I still don’t know why we have to have a party.

Luke:  I promised mom that we would invite them all over to see the new place!  Besides we haven’t seen Leia and Wicket since they got married, it will be nice to see them again!

Wicket:  Hey guys!

Yoda:  Speak of the devil!

Luke:  Be nice!

Yoda:  I’m always nice!

Luke:  Wow Wicket, you look like you’re ready to pop!  When are you due?

Wicket:  Any day now. 🙂

Luke:  There was one other reason I wanted all of our family here today.

Luke:  You’re my best friend in the whole world.  Just being around you makes me happier than I can even express in words.  I love you more than anything.

Luke:  Will you marry me?