Beneath the stars

Meet me beneath the stars tonight
Although you're far away
In my dreams I'll hold you tight
As I wish I could everyday
Escape to my thoughts
Run away from here
In my dreams I am lost
Just wishing you were near
But keep in mind
As you sleep
We'll be spending time
And your love, I'll keep
Beneath the stars, in our dreams.

Jenny and her father got along pretty good aside from his constant lecturing. The one thing that bothered Jenny was that he hugged her and touched her shoulder sometimes. Although he meant nothing by it, Jenny still wasn't dealing very well with the rapes or with the stories about her father's past. Her main problem while living there was with her step mom, whom she loved dearly, but they just didn't communicate very well. Once again, the courts stepped in and said that if Jenny didn't work it out with her father she would go into foster care, in which she would not be allowed to communicate with her friends or family until she turned 18. Jenny and Mark were already talking about marriage anyway, so when this came up, they decided it was right. He gave Jenny her birthday present, an engagement ring. It was gold with an orange stone, Jenny's favorite color. She was so excited that she showed off her ring as often as she could. Mark came up for Jenny's junior prom. Jenny felt horrible; she had come down with a bad cold the day before her prom, which was on Valentine's Day. As they sat at the dance, Mark slid a candy heart over to Jenny. It said "Marry Me". Jenny laughed it off, until he said, “Really, will you?” It was official, they were getting married.

Jenny showed off her engagement ring everywhere she could. She told all her friends at school, showing off her ring and photos. She grinned ear to ear whenever anyone asked about her approaching wedding day. She joked that since they had no money, the wedding reception would be held at McDonald's and everyone could order off of the dollar menu! She didn't invite any friends and only invited immediate family. She couldn't afford a dress and Mark couldn't afford a tuxedo, so they planned to make due with the dressiest clothes they had.