Millie and Al hug each other, then lean away to look at each other.<\/p>\n
“I look terrible!” says Millie, breathlessly.<\/p>\n
“Who says so?” laughs Al.<\/p>\n
“It isn’t fair of you to bust in on us like this!” says Millie.<\/p>\n
“I phoned you from Portland,” says Al.<\/p>\n
“Yes, but you said you wouldn’t be home for a-” begins Millie.<\/p>\n
“We were lucky,” says Al. “We got a plane to Wellbourne, and I thought we were gonna get stuck there, but we came right through.”<\/p>\n
Millie clutches at Al’s shoulders. “Al,” says Millie, “Are you all right?”<\/p>\n
Al says “Sure,” and nods. “Are you alright?” he asks.<\/p>\n
“Of course I am!” laughs Millie. They kiss and embrace again.<\/p>\n
Peggy looks on, smiling.<\/p>\n
Millie takes off Al’s cap. “Let me look at you!” says Millie.<\/p>\n
“Aw, don’t look now – I need a bath and a shave!” says Al. Millie and Al continue to stare at each other.<\/p>\n
“If you don’t mind, Mom,” says Peggy, moving in to hug Al.<\/p>\n
“Dad, darling,” says Peggy, kissing Al.<\/p>\n
Millie looks at Peggy, “I’d guess I’d better call the – ” Millie begins to say.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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