The Doctor and the Deputy

Lydia Dales was a humble woman. She would go to church and raised her children in the church. She worked hard for the things she wanted in life. She would not mind working two jobs or three jobs. She would work her way up in life. And she met John Dales in high school, he was good at numerous of sports and he was smart but he gave up his career to be a father to their children. And so he took the job as Deputy. The two had many children and they were good together. Lydia would make sure their children were feed, clothe, and educated while John made sure the family had a house and that the major bills be paid. And they stood together happy and sad, ups and downs for many decades. And Lydia had the two youngest children when John divorced her after over three decades of marriage because Lydia was no longer happy and John could not reconcile the marriage. But John was angry with Lydia and Lydia was angry with John. And they forgot the love that brought them together. John had some regrets that he did not spend enough time with his family and grieved that his children grew up fast. Lydia was angry that John let his family go and the same year she lost her nursing job that she had since early in the marriage. And Lydia was suffering because she had bills and no job. And Lydia was not getting much from the divorce, she realized that she had to start all over. So while she was looking for a job to feed her children and pay her bills while she was working as an assistant pharmacist. Ms. Bale from the employment office who was her job counselor met with her many times and helped her with a resume getting her that job. Ms. Bale called her and said that she received a call from a private university that Lydia can get a doctorate in nursing. Lydia stood in disbelief. And Scottie her baby boy pick up the mail and saw the invitation. And he asked his mother if he could go to the private college to get the doctorate for her. And she said he could. He went and could not attend but he reported back to his mother. Lydia told him that she just want her old job back and she didn't want anything else. But she asked if it inspired him and he said yes. And she told him to become a doctor. Eventually Lydia Dales who kept her name from her marriage with John Dales as a part of the divorce settlement, which Lydia was cheated, Lydia got back up. She begin exercising and looking like she did when she was younger, other men were interested in her but she was doing it for her health. Lydia at the end of her marriage suffered health issues that subsided after the marriage. John was sporadically checking up on Lydia but Lydia did not pay him much mind, she was doing it on her own. She was picking herself out of poverty again and again. Her family was impoverished but her parents worked their way out. Her and John worked their way out and they had many things in common. They liked many foods together, art, music, and concerts. John met Scottie in a public place and said Scottie I need someone to take care of me. I may get an illness. Will you take care of me? Scottie was unsure and said that he doesn't know how to. John said just think about it okay. Scottie left and said good bye Dad. And John said Good bye son. Lydia was angry about where Scottie been. And Scottie eventually said what happen. And Lydia said John is sick. He maybe playing it. Scottie I don't know if you should. You know I thought about going back to John. He was my first love and I do miss him. Years passed and Lydia was getting more and more. And eventually she received a call from their daughters that John is seriously sick. And Lydia came with Scottie and his sister to the hospital. Lydia said John you hurt me. The divorce and the end of my marriage. You left me poor. John said I am sorry Lydia. God forgive me. I am sorry for what I've done to you. Lydia cried and said Johnny are you dying? What is wrong? John said I am sick. I have severe pneumonia. Lydia cried with their children she said Johnny I will take care of you. I will come everyday to the hospital. I will make you dinners. John said I will pay you Lydia I know I know I have some. Lydia said no Johnny I have enough. God blessed me inspite of the end of our marriage and the divorce and even losing my job. I am doing it for God and the kids our kids. John said Lydia I always wanted to say this over and over again and again Will you marry me again? Lydia turned and smiled and turned Johnny I married you once that's good enough. And I wasn't with anyone else. And Lydia hugged and kiss John and they were back together, they were friends good friends forever.