Last night Eve and I went out to the ranch for a family dinner. First, we had cocktails at the "new 'old' house" (the 1892 farm house that Dad originally owned in the 80s and sold)and looked at all the new things being done. The fireplace is in and it's absolutely the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen. The wallpaper, tile, paint choices, and fixtures are all one of a kind pieces of art - all unto themselves. When Dad bought the old place back, I was disappointed. Now, it's just perfect.
After about half and hour looking at everything, we went back down to the "old 'new' house" (the beautiful home Dad built on the property he didn't sell from the original farm house)stood around the kitchen island smelling Dad's awesome burgers, sweet potato fries, and slow cooked beans. Dinner was just perfect. Great conversation, awesome food, and a nice little family gathering (that doesn't really happen that often).
When we got home, Eve and I decided to watch some of the programs we record during the week. We are avid watchers of Bones, Fringe, and Medium. We were happy to see our television friends in their season premiers. But, Oh My Gosh...Medium has been on two times prior in the season, so we were excited to see what this week's fodder would be. I saw the summary right before the show started..."In the series finale"...WHAT?? Eve rewound the segment because she thought I just read it wrong...NOPE.."In the series finale". I never heard one word or rumor about the show being canceled. I know it moved to a different station and different time slot, but never even considered it wouldn't be a part of my weekly recordings.
Eve and I were so affected by what was happening. We sat silently, with our stomachs in knots. The finale was tragic! Joe, our friend, Allison's husband, went down in a plane crash. The girls were all grown up. Allison was finally a lawyer...Seven years in the future. Oh...Joe wasn't gone, he was stranded somewhere - amnesia...No, that really wasn't happening either, he was killed in the plane crash and he sent Allison the message, but she infused her own feelings in the dream. Confused...you wouldn't be if you were us and you loved these people like we do. Finally, Fast forward 41 years and Allison finally passes away...she and Joe reunite for an eternal afterlife of married bliss. Eve and I cried, we were in shock. It was as though our dearest friends called, excited about their long trip, and then we answered the door to the police asking if they could come in and wouldn't we like to sit...All is can say is, Oh My Gosh!!!! We will miss this family that visited our home every Friday night for the last six years. Joe and Allison have shared their family with us. Their three daughters, Ariel, Bridgette, and Marie have grown up before our eyes...we watched Ariel go off to college for Pete's sake. It's a hard pill to swallow, and irrationally, feels so real.
2 comments:
Kim- I know what you mean. I love Medium too!!!
I missed the finale! (canning) CRAP!!!
Another program that I enjoy gone, POOF, whatever!!!
It's like Northern Exposure or Star Trek Next Gen. If it makes you think they take it away.
I don't know anything about your roots/family so I can't comment on that but I'm glad it turned out well for you'll.
Thanks Terry! My family is just a little odd...it's unusual that we just spend time together - enjoying each other - without some lecture or hidden 'info finding' session. We had fun, that's what's so uncommon.
No wonder we like each other...I am probably the only person on the planet who went camping and took my little 9" black and white, battery powered, television so I wouldn't miss Star Trek Next Gen (there's pictures of me sitting near the campfire; Chris playing in the background; and the little TV with its rabbit ears propped up in a chair.
I agree, if a show makes you think about possibilities, it may last long enough to become a part of how you think...then - poof. Seems your choice in programs would make you a perfect candidate for Fringe - we just LOVE it!!
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