Marla proposed marriage to Irfan Bradshaw. (In her furry criminal work outfit.)
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Amazingly – considering what a jackass he has been – he accepted. And afterward, they successfully celebrated!
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I heard a lullaby!
Marla did a side job at work to earn a bit of extra cash. Enough to afford two more walls, thus fully enclosing the first wing of the new house.
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Not enough for siding, wallpaper, or flooring – just enough for the walls. Too bad, because when the wedding guests showed up, they all clustered in the big empty house.
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Where they proceeded to complain about how unfinished and dark it was. It took some doing to lure everyone outside, but I finally positioned everyone such that Irfan and Marla could have their ceremony in the sunshine.
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After the ceremony, once Irfan had been added to the family, I learned that he is 102. (And still able to father children!) I have to admit, I was relieved. At least he won’t be around long!