Two men and One girl
part III(3)
With her sister in town, Jenny now believes it will be easy for her to choose between Joe and Norman. However she does have internal conflicts with it still. While Norman is at home fully confident that Jenny will choose him, Joe on the other hand is not so confident as he loves Jenny and feels Norman is a threat and that threat must be taken care of the "proper" way. However despite trying to hide his emotions, Joe finds himself crying into his pillow and there is no way he can hide it.
Downstairs
John is reading a book when he hears crying coming from upstairs. Perplexed and completely unaware of his son's feelings, he ponders for a while.
Inside John's mind
Why is Joe crying? What's wrong with him?
He has never shown emotions like this before
*I raise my eyebrow*
Maybe he thought of the war again and how he lost his best friend
*I get a confused look on my face*
But then again he would be down here and he would have said something so that can't be it
Hmmmmm maybe it is best I go upstairs and talk to him
Outside John's mind
John then gets up and goes upstairs to Joe's room. He finds the door to be unlocked surprisingly and walks in to see Joe just crying his eyes out. It really tore John apart to see his son like this, but, he holds it together and asks, "Joe what's wrong?"
Joe in between sobs, replies, "Nothing I have something in my eye."
John sits down beside Joe, puts his hand on his back, and tells him, "Joe I know you're crying and there is no need to be embarassed about showing your emotions. Even the tough can cry."
Joe sniffles and replies, "I guess you're right."
John rubbing his son's back, says, "I always am son and now tell me what's bothering you. Talk to me."
Joe sits up and says, "It's the brunette you showed me earlier."
John knowing how Joe feels, says, "And you took a liking to her, but, more than just a friendship liking I suppose."
Joe says, "Yes then someone named Norman is trying to-" then begins crying harder as it was difficult for him to say the rest
John puts his arm around Joe and says, "And you're afraid Norman may steal her am I right?"
Joe closes his eyes tightly and nods his head
John hugging his son, says, "I knew it. And you went over to help her then Norman apparently did too and now it's competition to try and win her affections huh?"
Joe unable to get a word in edge wise, nods his head
John continues to comfort Joe and reassure him that there is more than one woman out there who will want him in case Jenny chooses Norman.
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After all the comforting, Joe is alone with himself and his thoughts. He begins thinking about Jenny and the possibilities of him having her.
Inside Joe's Mind
Why wouldn't Jenny want me? I'm a war hero and very handsome.
Oh yeah, I'm way more mature than that Norman guy!
*I get an angry expression when I think of Norman*
That Norman better keep his paws to himself as I am the one Jenny wants.
Then again maybe I am not, but, I know deep down within she'd rather have someone who protected her than someone who gets scared of the sound of thunder. Not sure if Norman is, but, he kind of gives off that vibe about him.
Well, Jenny will choose me, I just know she will, but, then I have my thoughts, then again whoever is your first kiss usually ends up with you, so, Jenny is mine.
*I smile, but, then it fades*
I hope she ends up with me, because I will actually take care of her. I'll protect her and love her for who she is.
Well if she doesn't choose me then I do not want to live any more because see I'm pushing my late 30's early 40's and if I don't find someone now then my life is over. But one thing is how will I go out?
*I see my belt hanging in the closet*
Hang myself? Nah too easy and plus if I did it wrong I could die in a slow and painful way, so, cross that off.
*I then see my knife from World War 2*
Slit my wrists? Pass!
*I see my Colt Detective Special Revolver*
Shoot myself? Well...
*I think about it, get a horrific picture of it, then suddenly change my mind*
Wait a minute! Why do I wanna die? Why would I take the time to take my life?
Dad needs me more than ever and Jenny possibly does! What the hell is wrong with me?
*I then think about the PTSD and night fits I suffer from after my service in the war*
Then again I do not want to deal with these nightmares and flashbacks I have since the war, but, then I could see a doctor for that.
*I raise my eyebrows*
Ok, that problem is solved and you know what I'll wait until tomorrow because who knows I may be surprised.
Outside Joe's mind
Joe is soon fast asleep and trying to sleep off the stress of who Jenny will choose. Norman is sleeping fine with total confidence. Jenny and Victoria are also asleep.
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The next day...
Norman wakes up and heads to Jenny's house with no second thoughts of who Jenny will choose as he feels he is the chosen one. However, Joe wakes up completely stressed and nervous as he has never felt love for a woman before as he is usually the "Love them. Leave them or they leave me" type guy until he met Jenny. However, Joe and Norman are unaware of Victoria's arrival and who she may choose.
Joe heads over to Jenny's house with the thought of "Let's get this over with" in his mind. The minute he arrives to Jenny's house, he sees Norman and gets the look of envy in his eyes.
Inside Joe's mind
Alright you rotten girl stealer and womanizer just know Jenny may choose me!
I'm way more mature than you boy!
Outside Joe's mind
Joe continues to have the look of rivalry in his eyes while Norman doesn't pay him the time of day to even look at him. However, Norman does have the same feeling. Then it isn't long until Jenny makes her appearance. Victoria stays inside.
Without hesitation, Jenny tells them, "I really appreciated your help. You, Norman raking up the leaves, doing my dishes, rearranging them, and cutting my lawn. And you, Joe sweeping up my porch and rearranging my attic. I really thank both of you and to be frank with both of you I had developed feelings for you two, but, the only thing is I can only have one of you."
Joe can feel his heart jump into his throat and sweat trickling down his face. Norman on the other hand is still overconfident.
Jenny says, "This was extremely hard for me but I came to my decision."
Norman suddenly feels his heart beginning to beat faster than a speeding bullet. Joe feels his stomach go into a series of knots.
Jenny about to announce her decision turns to Joe and tells him, "Joe, you have been very sweet to me. I really felt a connection to you, but-" then pauses to compose herself before finishing with, "I do not think you and I are meant for each other. I am so sorry. Please understand that I don't mean to hurt you, but, I believe there is someone else for you."
Joe feeling his whole world come crumbling down and believing himself to be unworthy of love, replies, "Thank you for-for being honest with me." then without a doubt goes to a nearby tree, sits down, and begins crying.
Jenny turns to Norman and tells him, "Norman I felt a connection to you. I believe you and I could start a small relationship that can grow."
Norman gets a victory smile on his face and doesn't show any sympathy for Joe
Inside his mind
Ha ha! I won! You lost!
Outside his mind
Norman continues to boast in his victory when Jenny says, "Which reminds me," then turns around and yells, "Victoria, you can come on out."
Then this long haired brunette with rockabilly bangs in the front, comes out and asks, "Who do I choose?"
Jenny tells her, "You choose Joe."
Victoria asks, "Where is he?"
Jenny replies, "Over there and he's-" then sees Joe crying and says in a sad tone, "He's crying. Oh no. I didn't mean for that to happen."
Victoria tells her, "It's ok. I'll take over from here."
Jenny says, "I better go with you just, because I would feel bad if I didn't."
Norman doesn't offer to go as he is spending too much time celebrating his victory.
Jenny and Victoria go to where Joe is. Jenny tells him, "Joe, I am so sorry. Really I am. I didn't mean to make you cry."
Joe in between sobs, replies, "I know J-Jenny. I just appreciate how honest you were. That's all."
Jenny tells him, "Well, Joe you may want to lift your chin because I have a surprise for you."
Joe asks, "What?"
Jenny says, "Look up silly."
Joe looks up and before Jenny can say anything, he and Victoria lock eyes. Jenny says, "Joe this is my sister Victoria or Vikki as she likes to be called. Vikki this is Joe."
Vikki sits next to Joe and tells him, "It is very nice to meet you Joe."
Joe responds, "You too Vikki." as he looks at her mesmerized by her beauty
Jenny then leaves them alone and goes off with Norman
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While alone, Vikki continues to comfort Joe. She even tells him, "Joe, I am sorry my sister broke your heart." Joe says to her, "Thanks Vikki, but, my heart isn't so broken now."
Perplexed, Vikki asks, "What do you mean?"
"I believe I have developed feelings once again." Joe said, while rubbing the back of his head
"Well, Joe my sister is taken." Vikki responded
Joe tells her, "No no, I have developed feelings for you Vikki."
Vikki replies, "So have I, Joe."
Then without a doubt, Joe and Vikki share a passionate embrace under the tree. Meanwhile, John looks out of his window and sees Jenny walking off with Norman. "I had better go outside and comfort poor o'l Joe." John says to himself, before turning the other way and sees Joe and Vikki embracing. The older man gets a smile on his face. Joe looks up, sees his dad, gets the "dad give us privacy" look on his face and waves his arm. John rolls his eyes and chuckles. "Well, whaddya know, my son found love." says John who is still smiling.
"Love is such a beautiful thing. Norman and Jenny had known they were soulmates even before she met Joe. Joe is a veteran of yesterday's war and to him Jenny was the true love he was waiting for, but, that was proven wrong as Victoria came in the picture and filled the eight chambers of gaps that Joe had in his heart for years. With love comes many more rewards. Without love, Joe, Victoria, Norman, and Jenny would have never ever ever made it into this place known to man as...The Twilight Zone."
The End
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