It Was Good . . . is the ninety-first chapter of Zak Saturday's Immortal Love Life. It was first published on March 31, 2016.
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Chapter It was mine and Sarah’s rehearsal dinner and everybody we had invited was here. Zack and Selena had gotten married a few months ago, had gone on their honeymoon, and were now expecting their second child together. (Sarah told me that they were going to have a girl, even though that hasn’t been confirmed yet.) We were all gathered around and Sarah and I gave a small toast, thanking everyone for coming. Sarah, Zack, and Selena had set up their instruments and a microphone stand. Sarah walked up to it. “I’m going to perform a couple new songs tonight. Two of them are for my parents. They’re, I would say, the perfect songs for this situation. I also have a song that I wrote for my daughter. I hope you all will like them, especially my parents and my daughter. This first one is for my mom. Hit it.” Zack and Selena did as she said and began playing their instruments: So, now you have to let your baby fly. And he Is good, so good. Mama, there’s no way you’ll ever lose me. Cause, he is good, so good. And when I watch my baby grow up, He is good, so good. Mama, don’t you worry about me. After she had finished that song, Raylee was crying. “I already know that he’s good, Sarah,” she said. “And when have you ever called me ‘Mama’?” “It sounded better that way,” she said. “Well, I loved it, like I always do.” “Thanks, Mom. Now let’s hope Dad likes his song too.” Sidewalk flyin’ beneath my bike You can let go now, Daddy I was standin’ at the altar You can let go now, Daddy It was killin’ me to see You can let go now, Daddy Well, all the girls were crying, even Sarah herself. I think more than she meant. It was a beautiful song as always. I went to her and comforted her. Jasmine did too. Cj came to her as well. He gave her a hug. “That was beautiful.” “Thank you,” she said. “Don’t cry, Mommy,” Jasmine said. “I’ll try not to. Now are you ready for your song?” “Yes!” “Alright then. Let’s hit it.” I am strong and wise and I know no fear In my daughter’s eyes everyone is equal And when she wraps her hand It’s hangin’ on when your heart In my daughter’s eyes I can see the future Jasmine loved the song so much that she ran to Sarah and gave her a big hug. She picked her up. “Ok. Umm, those were the only songs that I am singing tonight. But don’t worry, Zak. I’ll sing some for you tomorrow.” “I can’t wait,” I said. “Me neither. We’ll see you all tomorrow.” Back at home, we put Jasmine to bed. “Daddy, can you play that song for me?” she said. “Don’t I always?” I asked. “Yes. Play it again.” “Ok. But you need to go to sleep after it’s done. We have a big day tomorrow.” “Ok.” Sarah got her phone, found the song Jasmine wanted to hear, connected it to a small speaker on the nightstand, and played the song: Lost in the moment and each other’s face But I loved her first and I held her first How could that beautiful woman with you But I loved her first and I held her first From the first breath she breathed Jasmine eyes were half closed. “I like that song.” “Me too,” I agreed. “That’s why I always play it for you. And you don’t you ever forget that, ok?” “I won’t. And I love you too, Daddy. And Mommy.” We smiled. “Good night,” Sarah told her. “Good night.” We turned off the lights, and left the room, closing the door behind us. Once we got to our room, Sarah wiped away her tears. She had cried through the whole song. “I really love that song,” she said. “I can tell,” I said. “That is obviously a song that you play at your daughter’s wedding. Do you think your dad will play it for you tomorrow?” “I kind of doubt he will. We’re not exactly like that.” “Maybe I can play it for Jasmine on her wedding day someday.” “And maybe while you’re playing it, you can set up a screen playing home videos of all the great times you and her spent together over the years.” “That’s a great idea. We should start documenting right now.” “Oh my God. You’re going to make our daughter cry like crazy on her wedding day.” “In a good way.” Sarah laughed. She moved closer to me, wrapped her arms around me, and laid her head on my shoulder. “One more day,” I whispered to her with a smile. She smiled too. “I know. We’ll finally be married in less than twenty-four hours, and be a more permanent family for as long as we live.” “Forever . . .” “. . . and always.” I gave her a kiss. Aww. This was cute. Quiz time! What were the titles of the first three songs, and who sings them? Please review here. |
Character Appearances[]
Main Characters[]
Minor Characters[]
- Jasmine Saturday
- Cj Hollinger
- Emily Hollinger
- Selena
- Peter Hollinger
- Doyle Blackwell
- Nick
- Alex Hollinger
- Madison Hollinger
- Kiara Hollinger
- Whitney Saturday
- Amber
- Jessica
- Demi
- Jason
- Mark
- Michael
- Wadi
- Ulraj
Pets[]
- Fiskerton Saturday
- Komodo Saturday
- Zon Saturday
- Pikachu Hollinger
- Shillow Hollinger
- Amber Hollinger
- Kimbia Hollinger
- Kika Hollinger
- Chewie Hollinger
- Toto Hollinger
- Honey Hollinger
- Spike