04x15 - Loves Me, Loves Me Not

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My boys are going to be...

One year old! Yay!

And mommy's going to throw you a big party.

Yay!

Yay!

And we're going to have ice cream and cake.

Yay.

Yay!

Yay!

What's all the ruckus about?

Sam and David are going to be one year old on Valentine's day.

It's their very first birthday.

But it's still Valentine's day for the rest of us, right?

Right, but Valentine's day is still Sam and David's birthday.

Why can't we just celebrate it today so we can keep Valentine's sacred?

Because Valentine's isn't sacred, but the birth of these boys was sacred, so the importance of their birthday outweighs Valentine's day.

I'll be sure to let hallmark know.

Hey, start thinking about what you're going to give them.

You're running out of time!

Why do you look so sad?

The same reason I'm always sad.

The babies have ruined my life.

All our lives, really.

All? All.

As in everyone who's planning to celebrate Valentine's day as Valentine's day instead of just a plain ol' nothing birthday.

Hello.

Mrs. Camden, it's Robbie.

Uh, hold on, I'll get Mary.

No, wait. I want to ask you something.

I know Monday is a school night and it's also the twins' birthday, but is there any way that you and reverend Camden would allow Mary to go out after the birthday party?

My parents have this crazy Valentine's ritual we do every year.

We drive up to clarksville to the tick-tock coffee shop where my parents met, and we all have dinner together.

I've never had a girlfriend at Valentine's before, and it would mean a lot to me if Mary could go.

My family would be willing to wait, make it a late dinner if Mary could join us.

Oh, uh, I don't know, Robbie.

I'll--I'll have to talk to Eric about this.

Maybe I should talk to him about it.

He's a sentimental guy, right?

Uh, not exactly. I'll tell you what.

I'm pretty sure I can talk him into it, and if I can't, I'll call you back.

Thanks a lot, Mrs. Camden. And if you both say yes, the thing is, it's a surprise. I don't want to tell Mary where we're going.

Just that it's something romantic.

If she knows she's meeting my parents, she might flip out or...

Get all nervous or something.

It's ok. I won't say anything.

And unless Eric has a problem with this, I won't call you back.

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

I'm heading out to the garage.

I'm sorry to work on a Sunday, but it's just for this one time, and it's for a good cause.

Lucy?

Is it something for the twins?

I want it to be a surprise. Please.

Ok, it's a surprise. If you need any help, just let me know.

I think I can handle it.

Hello, Mrs. Camden.

Hi.

What's going on with Simon?

I don't know, but there was a lot of whispering from the house to the door when we picked up deena. I think it's Valentine's related.

You know how difficult Valentine's day can be.

Wait, you know what I mean.

No, I love Valentine's day. It's just that...

Sometimes it brings up... Issues.

Oh. Well, it's not just Valentine's day anymore. It's also...

The twins' birthday.

See? Issue.

Baby!

I can't keep wearing turtleneck shirts for a week.

For one thing, i only own 2 of them.

Well, I'm sorry. I didn't know. It was my first time.

And your last.

So, uh...Let me see.

Sorry. Sorry is not going to do it.

I'm going to do the same thing to you, because that's the only fair thing to do.

Wait, I don't even own a turtleneck.

That's not my problem.

Is that a mop...

Or are you just happy to see me?

Hi.

What's going on?

Hey, Matt, where you been, man? I-- oh, that's where you've been. Heather, right?

We bumped into each other at the hospital and we grabbed some lunch.

Did, uh, shana call?

Yes, she did... More than once.

I'll call her.

Uh, she--she said she's going out.

She'll call you when she gets back.

Nice place.

I love the bunk beds.

Really?

Shana hates them.

They're mine. They were actually in my room at home.

I don't know if i want to get my own place or live with my mom.

You quit school?

No, I transferred.

To Crawford?

You're going to school with us?

Yes, didn't Matt tell you?

No, he didn't even mention it, but that's great.

Just great.

Do you think we might have time for a little Sunday afternoon nap?

Ha ha! Dream on.

So am i assuming correctly that no one will be allowed out of the houseon Sam and David's birthday, even though it's Valentine's day?

You are assuming correctly.

Robbie's on the phone.

Robbie called me.

He has a big surprise planned for Mary's Valentine's present.

He's moving cross country?

No. After the boys' party, if it's ok with the two of us, he wants to take Mary to meet his family at this little coffee shop, I guess where his mom and dad met.

So is it ok with us?

Well, Mary and Robbie, they've been talking for 3 months, they've both kept all of their promises to us and their commitments to school, and...

It's Valentine's day, and they're...Teenagers, and he just wants Mary to meet his parents.

Yeah, I bet.

Oh, did I say that out loud?

I meant, oh, it must be love.

Why do you want to come to a stupid birthday party for babies?

I love those guys. I want to be there.

These family birthday parties are really, really corny.

Take my word for it.

I like corny.

Well, even if you do, you don't have to come. It's not required.

I'm doing it anyway.

And I'm coming over for the whole family dinner and cake and whatever other corny stuff you do.

I'll see you Monday.

You could just come over tonight instead.

No, I can't. It's a school night.

Besides, I have to work at the market.

I'll call you tomorrow after school, and I'll find out what time the big party is. Good night.

Good night.

Is Robbie coming over?

No.

You look a little funny.

Every time i talk to him, i feel like I have...

Just jumped off a cliff and I'm helplessly falling and falling and...Falling.

Are you still working?

Sorry. It's a little more than I thought and i was getting a blister, but I'm almost done, promise.

Wait.

Is there anyone you'd like to invite to the boys' birthday party on Valentine's day?

No, not really.

Have you heard from Andrew nayloss?

Nope, but that's ok.

I should consider myself lucky.

I've had a lot of great dates this year, just not one that stuck around very long.

Well, out of all the great dates you've had this year, which one would you like to go out with on Valentine's day, if you were going out?

I'm happy spending Valentine's day with the family.

Brad's awfully cute.

No chemistry.

Ohh. What about Robbie's brother Ricky?

Girlfriend.

And Andrew nayloss?

Chemistry.

So?

So one, I haven't heard from him.

And 2, I want more than chemistry if I'm going to have a real relationship with a guy.

Yes!

Hey, we were here first.

Well, no one's supposed to be in here. Didn't you see the sign?

Well, didn't you see the sign?

Yes, I saw the sign. I put the sign up, because I'm working on a surprise for someone, and no one is allowed in here.

What are you two doing in here anyway?

We were just leaving.

Don't say anything about this, ok?

Ohh! Mmm...

Well, i--i--i have to take out the trash more often.

No, that would be nice, but I'm happy because...

Just moments ago, i had a talk with our daughter who said something that indicated a true sign of maturity and wisdom.

Our daughter actually said that she was looking for more than chemistry in a relationship.

Is it the daughter we're allowing to take a late night drive with her questionable boyfriend on Valentine's day?

Uh, no.

I want to like Robbie. I really want to like him

'cause Mary's so in love with him, but...I don't trust him yet.

And I think that's because-- we don't trust her yet.

I feel bad saying i don't trust my own kid.

I want to trust her, I'm trying to trust her.

She's worked so hard to get her grades back, and she's gone way beyond the community service that was required, and she seems genuinely sorry for what she did.

And yet... Yeah.

And yet...

It's just a matter of time.

Of--of her continuing to do the right thing over a long period of time.

And she will. I know she will.

Yeah, I know she will, too. She's a good kid.

I just want her to know how much we love her, in spite of everything that's happened.

I've been trying to make a point of letting her know.

Yeah, so have I.

Trust is a hard thing to get back once you've lost it.

Hey, uh...

Look who's back in town.

Thank you.

What made you decide to transfer back to Crawford?

They have a new special ed program.

Uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

We may even have some classes together.

We have a couple of the same course requirements.

What? Why are you acting so weird?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but...

Didn't you and shana start having problems just last week when Heather moved back into town?

No, I will correct you because you are wrong.

Shana and I aren't having any problems.

At least, we're not having any problems that we didn't have before.

Because shana doesn't know Heather's in town.

Well, not yet.

Do you love this woman?

Which woman?

Yes, that would be the question, wouldn't it?

Ok...

It's really nice to be back.

I really missed my mom and my friends.

Uh, Heather and i are going to go out and get a cappuccino or something.

Ok. Well, it was nice seeing you again.

Yes, it was.

Bye.

Mom?

That dinner was delicious.

Absolutely incredible. In fact...

It was beyond words.

I mean, as far as dinners go, I'd put it up there with my favorites.

Well, I didn't think you were that crazy about salmon.

Oh, sure, I am.

And--and the vegetables... Steamed to perfection.

Did you like dessert, too?

Dessert was the best!

We didn't have dessert.

Ohh...Right.

You know, it's a shame that deena couldn't stay for dinner.

She seemed to leave this afternoon in a hurry.

Is anything wrong?

No, maybe she's just not a lover of fish like I am.

Well, you know, I'm done with my homework for tomorrow, so I guess I'm just gonna go and...

Hang out and watch some TV.

Yeah, I'm going to hang out and watch a little TV, too.

And, hey, i have an idea.

Why don't we go upstairs and put on our pjs and watch till we fall asleep?

Nah, that's kid stuff.

But you look so uncomfortable in that shirt.

I'm not uncomfortable.

I'm going to go upstairs and, uh...

Read.

What?

I don't know why he's wearing Lucy's shirt, but you can bet he's not dressed like a girl for nothing.

Ohh...Hello?

Hi, it's shana. I'm looking for Matt.

Hold on.

Matt! Phone!

Not here!

He came over earlier, but he must have just left.

I have been trying to call him all day.

Half the day, he wasn't home.

Half the day, the phone was off the hook.

Something's wrong.

Can I ask you a question that i--i probably shouldn't ask you, but I have to, because I'm driving myself so crazy I can't study?

Sure.

Is Matt seeing someone else-- nope, don't answer that. I am so sorry.

That was so totally unfair of me to ask, Mary.

I'm sorry. Please... Forget it.

Please.

No, it's ok. Matt's not dating anyone.

He's just hanging out with Heather and Heather's a friend, so you should really stop worrying about it.

Shana?

I knew I was just being silly.

That's why I feel so stupid for asking.

Um, if Matt and Heather come by, I'll have them call you?

Yes, tell them to call me. That-- that would be great.

Thank you.

Bye.

Come on.

Who you calling?

Oh...I thought he was at work.

I was just checking.

Don't t*rture yourself.

You're going to see him tomorrow on Valentine's day, and he's giving you a present. Isn't that enough?

Yeah, I guess that's enough.

I'd like to trust him.

And I'd like mom and dad to trust him.

Hello? They don't trust any guy we go out with.

It's not just Robbie.

Right.

They don't trust Robbie, they don't trust any guy we trust, and they don't trust me.

They will. They'll trust you again.

Hang in there.

So why haven't you told shana I'm here?

Uh...You have to time these things carefully when you're in a long-distance relationship.

What "things"? Are you calling me a "thing"?

That's Mary's boyfriend.

And that's not Mary.

Hey, Matt.

Hey. Having a good time without my sister?

Uh, pretty good, yeah.

You having a good time without shana?

This is my friend Heather.

She's a friend of mine and a friend of shana's.

We're friends. All friends with each other.

Hi.

I've heard a lot of nice things about you from Mary.

It's nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Well, uh, I'd better get back to my friend.

Actually my brother's girlfriend.

Fine.

Good night.

That's not his brother's...

Girlfriend.

Unless he's cheating on his brother and my...

Sister at the same time.

I saw the way he looked at her.

I'm calling Mary. She should know about this.

It's not right.

I'm going to tell shana you moved back.

Every time I talk to her, i just...Forget.

You forget?

I thought you said you were just waiting for the right time.

See ya, slick.

Come on, you can tell me.

What's with the turtle shirt?

Get out, please.

I don't know what kind of trouble you're in, but come tomorrow, I bet things get real interesting around here.

They're going to get real interesting if you don't come up with some birthday presents.

I bit a person, and i let a person bite me.

What was I thinking?

Yeah, you said that before.

Hey, did shana call?

Yeah, she called and she said to call no matter what time you got in.

It's after midnight in New York.

Ha! If I were you, i would call.

She did not sound happy.

We've been missing each other's phone calls.

So she's probably not unhappy, she's just annoyed.

You've not been missing her calls, you've been avoiding her calls ever since Heather got back.

I mean, what's the matter with you?

You still have feelings for Heather, or is she just your friend like you claim?

Until I can answer that question honestly, I don't want to call shana.

I think you just answered that question honestly.

Well, I have to call Mary first.

Why?

Wouldn't you want to know if your boyfriend was cheating on you?

I'm not cheating on anyone.

Heather's a friend, our friend, mine and shana's friend.

I'm glad you called.

I just wanted to say good night.

Thanks.

But there is, uh, something else i wanted to tell you.

Is it a good something or a bad something?

Uh...

I ran into Matt tonight after work, and I was with a friend, a girl who's a friend.

Specifically, my brother Rick's girlfriend.

Uh, she wanted to get Rick a beeper for Valentine's, and she wanted me to help her pick it out.

Then we walked around a little bit.

That's when we bumped into Matt, and...

Matt seemed to think i was cheating on you or something.

I'm not seeing anyone else, you know.

No, I didn't know, but I didn't want to ask.

You're not seeing anyone else, are you?

No. Look...

I wanted to wait until Valentine's day to tell you how i felt about you-- then wait. Please.

That would be a perfect Valentine's gift to each other if we could tell each other how we feel about each other on Valentine's day.

So that's what we're doing. Good night.

Good night.

Falling and falling?

I landed.

He loves me.

He does?

He loves me, he loves me, he loves me!

I thought the issue was, could you trust him?

He loves me. Of course i can trust him.

Did you reach your mom?

Yeah. She's feeling better.

Hello?

Mary, hey, I'm glad you answered the phone.

I have to tell you something.

I already know. You ran into my boyfriend and he was with some girl.

It's his brother's girlfriend.

And you believe him?

Yes, and you know why?

Because he loves me.

Oh, and by the way, the woman who you love, shana, wants you to call her.

She called over here looking for you and she thought you might be out with some other woman, and I just told her you were out with Heather.

Matt?

Hello? Matt?

Hi.

Is it over yet?

We spent practically the whole day at school swapping valentines and eating candy.

I don't feel so good.

Maybe I'll just go lie down till tomorrow.

You still don't have anything for the boys, do you?

No. How much time do I have?

Until 6:00.

Dinner's at 6:00? Why so early?

I told Robbie that we weren't going to eat probably until 7:00.

And I told him that it was at 6:00.

Robbie called to confirm.

Oh.

So is your big surprise gift all finished?

How did you know i was building a surprise gift?

It's in the garage, it's not in the Pentagon.

I peeked in.

But you didn't see what it was?

No. And I don't care.

Nobody ever built me a birthday present, and I've been around a lot longer than those 2 mutts.

I've built you plenty of birthday presents.

I have!

The rocking horse, the doll house, and...

Plenty.

I didn't say anything.

Oh, Simon, is that you?

Yeah!

I called deena's parents, and I invited her to the party.

What did you do that for?

Because deena likes the twins and she likes you and it's Valentine's day.

Is there a problem?

I wanted to show deena how much I cared about her and I think i really messed up.

We both did.

Well, you couldn't have messed up too badly because her dad said he'd love for her to come over.

You want to tell me how you messed up?

How the two of you messed up?

Not really.

Party's at 6:00.

I hate to tell you this, but Sam and David are missing.

Oh, no, they're not, honey.

Your father took them out for a couple of hours so that I could get everything ready for the party.

That's what I figured.

Oh, well...

Hi, Robbie.

Hello, Matt.

So how's your "friend"?

Fine. How's your "friend"?

Fine.

Hi, I'm here for the party.

Hey, deena.

Hi.

Mary, your boyfriend's here!

Thanks.

Deena, this is Robbie, Mary's boyfriend.

It's nice to meet you.

May I take your coat?

I guess it has to come off sometime.

They know.

Your parents know?!

How can they not know? Look at this ugly thing.

But i-it's ok with them?

No, it's not ok with them.

They let you come to the party.

They didn't even punish you.

They did punish me. They made me come to the party without a turtleneck.

Ohh...

Oh, yeah. And then there's more punishment to come.

It's time to face the music.

I'm so embarrassed.

Yeah, I'm embarrassed, too.

Your parents aren't going to like me anymore.

Oh, yes, they will.

My parents aren't going to like you anymore.

I really appreciate your doing this.

It's really nice that you're spending time with my family.

Again.

You must really care about me.

I do.

You do?

Not now. I'll tell you later.

Have your mom and dad told you anything yet?

Told me anything about what?

They're gonna let the two of us drive up to clarksville to the tick-tock coffee shop and have Valentine's dinner, because that's where my parents met, and I'm gonna introduce you to my parents.

What?!

My parents trust you and they trust me?

They trust the two of us in a car together?

On Valentine's?

This is unbelievable!

Mom, we need to talk.

Ok, we'll talk. Just give me a few minutes here, ok?

Oh, and thank you for being the official birthday party photographer.

Yeah, yeah, sure.

Now be sure and take plenty of pictures, 'cause we have lots of film.

And you two go out as soon as we cut the cake and open the presents. Ok?

Wait for me.

Simon, hit the cd.

Get ready, ruthie.

Yay!

Great. We didn't even get to sing.

Ok, picture, ruthie.

Nah, we don't want to remember that.

Cowboy hats.

They're the same ones the colonel and grandma Ruth gave us.

Mary and Lucy gave you cowboy hats.

Who are you talking to?

No one.

Ruthie, picture.

Nah, we don't want to remember that.

Hey, those aren't your cowboy hats.

Well, yeah, those belong to us.

Really? Yeah, really.

Good going, guys. A lot of thought went into that.

Uh, scratch that. Mary and Lucy gave you Simon and Matt's cowboy hats.

We're sorry.

We'll come up with something else.

Could you say that again?

We'll come up with something else?

Thanks.

Deena and i were going to...

Oh, don't mind me.

What'd you get the boys?

And--and don't forget to speak up.

Well, deena and I were going to offer to baby-sit, but we're not sure we'll be able to come through on that offer.

Or if it'll be accepted.

We'd love to have you baby-sit.

It's a great gift.

Now this is something i think we'll want to remember.

Say "cheese."

Hey!

No!

Hey!

Sorry. When you're depressed, it's the small things that make you laugh.

Where's your gift?

Oh, uh...

It's the I.D. Bracelets from the hospital the day the boys were born.

I had them laminated.

Boy, I wish I'd stepped in before that one.

Here.

Are those hard-boiled eggs?

No, but they're fresh California eggs.

Well, what did you get them?

I'm recording their first birthday for posterity.

Ok, party's over.

You guys go on. happy Valentine's day.

Get out of the house before I change my mind.

Simon, kitchen.

Eric, kitchen.

And, ruthie...

I've got her.

What happened to the big surprise in the garage?

Oh, that?

That's a Valentine's day gift for ruthie.

I think, under the circumstances-- no.

I want to give it to her, really.

If I'm not back in 5 minutes-- you don't want to be back in 5 minutes.

Ok. Let's go, luce.

I swear, they love eggs.

We all do.

Who wants ice cream?

Ice cream!

Hickeys?

Or love bites.

But hickey is fine.

They still call them that.

Oh.

Ok, well, now that we know what they're calling it...

Forget what they're calling it, I want to know why.

We were just trying to show each other how much we cared.

And?

And then I realized that I was just trying to show other people that I cared and that she cared.

It was stupid, and it's embarrassing.

Do you want me to go home?

No.

We want you to stay. We want you to stay and...

Talk.

Oh...Even worse.

Can I talk to deena alone first?

Oh, sure. We'll set the table.

Yeah.

I'm sorry.

I should have followed my first instinct.

Which was?

To tell you I love you.

You do?

You're the first real girlfriend I've ever had.

And I love you as much as I know how.

Even though sometimes we might not know how to show it, I hope we can love each other for the rest of our lives.

I love you, too.

I could cry.

But we're still going to punish him?

Oh, yeah! He'll think twice before he bites someone else again.

Stop. This is serious stuff.

You know what goes well with serious stuff?

Fresh California eggs.

It's not funny. I wanted the twins' party to be so perfect.

This is much better.

I'm going to get Matt and dad to put it in the backyard for you.

Why me? Why did you do this for me?

Because it's Valentine's day, and I love you.

And I thought if I showed you how much I loved you, then you could show Sam and David how much you love them.

I've been really, really bad.

No, it was just a bad gift.

Why did you give them eggs?

Because there was only one pickle?

Maybe we could find something else together.

Where's the tick-tock?

The coffee shop?

There is no tick-tock.

My parents didn't meet at a coffee shop.

They met at this motel on their first Valentine's day together.

They met at this motel?

Yeah...To make love.

They were both married to other people at the time.

I thought it'd be romantic if...

We had our first time here, on Valentine's day.

But you told my parents-- what did you want me to say to them?

It got you out of the house, didn't it?

So you brought me here-- yeah, I did...

'Cause I love you.

And I hope you love me.

Unh!

happy Valentine's day.

I was gonna tell you.

Why didn't you? Haven't you had a moment alone?

You're making way too big a deal out of this.

After all, you live with 3 guys.

I live with them. I don't date them.

You've never been out to eat with them or to a movie?

I spend all of my time studying.

No, no. You don't spend all your time studying.

You spend some of your time with your new friends, and I'm spending some of my time with my old friend Heather.

What's the difference?

The difference is you once told Heather you loved her.

I've never told any of my friends or my roommates i love them.

But you do love us, don't you, shana?

Please say you do.

Shut up.

Are you talking to me? I hope you're not talking to me.

I'm not talking to you. I was talking to Brett.

Well, tell him to mind his own business.

I'm not gonna tell him that.

Tell me what?

Do you have a minute to talk to me or not?

Yes. It's what we're doing, isn't it?

And yet nothing is being said, and I have something to say.

I'm lonely and I miss you and I don't care about Heather as more than a friend.

If that were true, Matt, you would have told me the first day you saw her.

Maybe the first day i saw her, i didn't feel that way.

You know, maybe the first day I saw her, I was confused.

Confused. That's all, confused.

Yes!

Maybe I'm just confused, too.

You know, I thought if we really loved each other, we would survive having other people in our lives, and now I'm not sure whether that's true or not, and I'm leaning towards not.

Oh...No. Again?

We're breaking up again?

Well, it's not that I don't love you.

It's just that you want to be free to love other people.

I want you to be free to love other people.

Otherwise how will i ever know you love me?

That's ridiculous!

I have to go. happy Valentine's day.

Good-bye, Matt.

Good-bye.

You ok?

I'm not ok...

But I will be.

I'll take you out and buy you a late dinner, and we can come back here and watch a bad movie on TV.

That sounds like a date.

Too soon?

Somebody's knocking on our door.

So, you get it.

I'm not climbing down. You get it.

What are you doing?

You shouldn't be in my neighborhood this late.

I have to talk to you.

Alone.

All right...

I'll go downstairs and guard your car.

5 minutes, you two.

Don't tell shana I'm back.

Why not?

Because I should've never told you that I'm back.

This is a dangerous game we've been playing, and it's my fault.

I don't want to get hurt or hurt anyone.

I think shana and i just broke up.

You can't.

You two love each other.

Make it work, Matt. Make it work.

And sometime, a long time from now, maybe the 3 of us can be friends.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Hey.

Did you meet the Palmers?

No, I didn't meet the Palmers, but I got to know the real Robbie Palmer.

What is it?

He's a liar.

He lied to you. He lied to me.

He didn't take me to a coffee shop to meet his parents.

He took me to a cheap motel where he just thought that we would spend Valentine's together.

And that's the only reason he ever said he loved me.

I can't believe it. I just...

Oh, I can't believe that a guy would just make up that stupid story just to have sex.

He planned the whole stupid thing, just thinking I was stupid enough to go along with it.

Yeah, guys will do that sometimes.

He tried to get to me by saying that he loves me.

He knew I wanted him to say that and he used that just to try to get to me.

Guys will do that, too.

I just can't believe i thought I loved him.

And I can't believe that I'm even saying this, but you were right not to trust him.

And I never should've trusted him either.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry that we were right.

We didn't want to be right.

You know that, don't you?

Yes, you did.

Ok, but not this right.

Well, we were right in starting to trust you again.

And I can't tell you...

How much it helps that you've been honest with us about this.

Thank you.

It's late. We'll talk some more in the morning.

Hey, what are you holding?

I made Sam and David a real gift.

Come on, you're gonna love it.

This is blinkie.

When I was one-year-old, mom and dad gave me a blue blanket, and that's what i named it, blinkie.

I carried it everywhere I went-- to the park, to the store, to church, everywhere.

And it got washed millions and millions of times.

And it got torn a lot and sewed back together a lot.

After many, many years, it got so bad that mom and dad made a special box for it and put it in the attic so that it wouldn't get torn completely, and I could keep it forever.

But sooner or later, you'll learn that the only thing that lasts forever is love.

But in the meantime, i want you to have a piece of blinkie to hold onto, so I cut it in half for you to share.

Happy Birthday.

And happy Valentine's day one and all.