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The Dunkels - Chapter 12


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Keeping Up With The Dunkels - Chapter 12: The Summer of George

 

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Just in case anyone was worried, Abigail was invited to Adalyn and Hobart's wedding. She spent most of the night inside, eating chips. 18 different people kindly pulled her aside at various points before the ceremony and during the reception and earnestly entreated her to return to the hedge of protection of her childhood home and her brother's church. She said, "Thanks, I'll think about it."

 

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Hobart got his way, and there were no ice cream sundaes during the reception. Adalyn smiled sweetly because she was a submissive wife now and wanted to be a good example to her unmarried sisters.

 

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Uh, yeah, I can't remember if I told you guys that Addyson grew up into a child but - she did! Yay! Cathy was of course devastated that her youngest child (and youngest adopted child at that!) had left the baby years behind her, but she was purposing as hard as she could to love this new season of life as a grandma.

 

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The Dunkels and their 1200 guests talked and laughed well into the night about Jesus, babies, and the evils of higher education for women. But finally it was time for the newlywed couple to depart and begin their new life together.

 

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Adalyn and Hobart would spent the night at a hotel for the ceremonial breaking of the hymen to get some much needed rest, then fly off on their honeymoon. Good luck, you two! Seriously. Good luck.

 

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A few days later, Aimee Joy attempted to patch things up with her friend George Mitlock (THAT'S HIS NAME, GUYS! I FINALLY GOT IT!) At first things seemed to be going well as they discussed the holy mission of the Republican Party.

 

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But alas, it was not to be. As their chaperone awkwardly fished a few feet away and pretended not to hear, George said, "I'm sorry, Aimee Joy. I just don't feel God leading me in this direction. I'm only trying to guard your heart. And you should really try to be less forward. Young ladies should be meek and let men pursue them!"

 

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Aimee Joy was devastated. She poured herself into her music, practicing for hours on the piano with Aliviah on the violin. She hadn't been in love with George - not even close - in fact, she found him unattractive and didn't really care for his personality. But she was almost sure he had been her ticket to marriage, and now he had rejected her. And told her she was too forward! She was so embarrassed and ashamed that she swore she would never so much as look a man in the eye again, and would patiently wait until the Lord sent a husband directly to her, or die an old maid.

*Cue sad violin music*

 

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After the wedding, all the sisters could talk about was when Hobart might impregnate Adalyn, and if she, Cara and Mehrissa might all be pregnant together that year. That would be SO sweet!

 

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Looks like they just might get their wish! Cara? Adalyn? You two better be joyfully available like your wombs depend on it!

 

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Adalyn and Hobart soon arrived back from their honeymoon and moved into their brand new house. Adalyn was so excited to be living in her own home as a married woman, but she had to admit, she thought that as a future doctor's wife her residence wouldn't be quite so... well... cheap. And grungy. And right next to the bridge. But she was sure that would change when Hobart finished his residency, and in the mean time this would do just fine for the two of them and a few little future blessings.

 

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Just a quick update on Abigail: she made a friend! He's WAY nicer than Gilbert! Too bad (for her) he's gay! But he's a pretty big deal in the music industry in the Big Scary City, and he promised to introduce her to some of the top dogs.

 

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Her friend kept his promise, and the music execs were so impressed with Abigail's talent and work ethic that they offered her a job on the spot. She was promoted to studio musician!

 

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Back at the Miceli residence... Adalyn spent most of her days admiring her diamond ring and giggling to herself about how she got to kiss and hug her future-doctor husband!

 

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Hobart always woke up very early and was gone long before Adalyn got out of bed in the morning, but she didn't mind much because she knew that he was working long hours to provide for their future babies.

 

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In the mean time, she made sure to keep a very neat and tidy house, one that Hobart could be proud to bring his boss or coworkers over to for dinner - not that he ever did.

 

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Then one morning, she ran to the toilet and was violently sick. "Oh dear!" she thought. "I must be... preggers!! Hehehe!"

 

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But she wasn't giggling for long. Adalyn was sick morning, noon, and night. She could hardly keep anything down, and was exhausted and miserable! "It must be twins!" she thought.

 

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She would never admit it, because it was sooooo unChrist-like, but she was SEVERELY jealous of her sister-in-law Mehrissa, who once again was having a smooth, uncomplicated pregnancy. Adalyn secretly hoped that Mehrissa would have an 11-pound baby this time. And that she, Adalyn, was having twins. All the puking would be totally worth it if she could be the first Dunkel child to pop out a set of twins.

 

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After his rejection of Aimee Joy, George Mitlock didn't disappear into the sunset. He stuck around and kept attending Limited Atonement Church every Sunday. One morning, Anna Grace noticed him noticing her as she stood at the microphone making Sunday School announcements. "Hmmmmmm..." she thought.

 

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George was of course invited back to the Dunkels' for Sunday lunch, and Anna Grace made sure to chat with him about every man's favourite subject: sports! Anna Grace didn't care about sports at all, but she knew George loved basketball, so she pretended to be riveted as he described the tournament his team had won in his senior year of high school, 12 years ago. (Yes, George is only 30. He can't help his receding hairline, folks!)

 

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George's receding hairline didn't bother Anna Grace. She thought he was quite dashing, and perfectly conservative, and obviously looking for a sweet and obedient wife. "That could TOTALLY be me!" she thought.

 

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And George made no secret of his fondness for Anna Grace. "I so admire that you've chosen not to work outside the home like SOME young ladies," he told her. "It's really neat that you care about your purity, and serving your family at home."

Anna Grace began to hope that George might feel the Lord call him to pursue her in courtship. She knew her twin sister Aimee Joy wouldn't mind - Aimee Joy wasn't allowed to mind. Aimee Joy would just have to be content. That was the law.

 

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Back at the Micelis', Adalyn spent most of her days reading Christian romance novels and watching TV. Just the cooking channel! Hobart had purchased a TV, telling her that he needed it to watch scientific documentaries, and of course she simply had to cheerfully submit.

 

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But Hobart wasn't so cheerful. He was sick of coming home to a house in disarray. "Adalyn!" he exclaimed angrily. "I don't care how queasy you feel! What are you doing all day? Filing your nails? What's the point of having a wife if she's not going to do everything a wife's supposed to do? When I get home tomorrow, I want this place spotless and sparkling!"

 

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Adalyn cried many bitter tears, but she got to work that very night, scrubbing and mopping long after Hobart was snoring in bed. Now that she was out of her first trimester, she was starting to feel a little better, and she was determined to be the godliest wife of all the wives she knew!

 

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Back on the old homestead, little Alizah became a teen. She really looked up to her big sister Aliviah and was determined to be just like her. Or maybe even better!

 

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She daydreamed about her future life while she served coffee in church on Sundays. "I wonder how old you have to be to adopt a baby..."

 

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"Oh my gosh. It would be sooooo neat if I got married BEFORE Aliviah!"

 

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Things were going well at Adam and Mehrissa's. The boys were BEST FRIENDS and it was SO SWEET to see them play together and to watch Benjamin encourage his little brother Braxton in his walk - er, crawl - with the Lord.

 

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Little Braydon was growing up, too! Mehrissa felt so conflicted as she watched her babies get older. She just wished she could hold onto those precious baby moments forever!

 

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Well, not to worry, Mehrissa. Those precious baby moments are just going to keep on coming. As the toddlers screamed to be let out of their cribs, and Adam was missing in action, Mehrissa went into labour for the fourth time.

 

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It's a......................................................................................................................................................................nother boy! Awwwwww! Adam was well on the way to having his own football team! Mehrissa was praising the Lord that little Bryson weighed in at only 8lbs 12oz.

 

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Adalyn found herself in the early stages of labour one morning a couple months later. "Hobart, call the midwife!" she shouted.

 

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"Please don't shout so early in the morning, Adalyn!" Hobart chastised her. "I texted the midwife and she'll be here in an hour or so. Now I'm really sorry, honey, but I have to go into work. I'm working on a huge project and this could finally get me that promotion. You want a bigger house and a garage and a trip to Silver Dollar City, don't you? Oh, and can you pick up those books you left on the floor? Thanks, babe. See you tonight."

 

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Adalyn tried to keep a sweet and submissive spirit as she held her newborn baby, David Miceli, later that afternoon, and waited for Hobart to come home and meet his first born son. Just the one son. No twins for Adalyn. But that was totes okay. She was getting really good at practicing contentment.

 

Thanks for reading! Tune in next time to keep following the craaaazy journey of the Dunkel kids and kidults! Is Abigail done with hot-but-creepy Gilbert? Will Anna Grace court George Mitlock and crush her twin sister's spirit? Will Cara get it together and get pregnant again (seriously, Cara, what's the problem here)? All this and more on the next episode of.... Keeping Up With The Dunkels! *Zany hymn music*

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Carm_88

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Oh my will there be a very Dunkel Catfight? Or will it passive aggressive like the Boyers? Hmmm! 

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neurogirl

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Wow Hobart sucks so much. He seemed so adequate before! He must've taken a page out of Derick's book (but skipped the part about grifting). 

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