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| Disclaimers: The song Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) was written by Radney Foster and is performed by The Dixie Chicks. Timeline: Between "Thank God for Small Miracles" and "Growing Up". **************** "Ni, time for bed," Mac called. Four year old Nicholas Harmon Rabb, ran into his room, around his mother, and back out into the hall. "I can't right now, Mommy, I'm flying an F-14." Mac sighed. It had been a long day. Harm had taken the girls out and instead of joining them, Mac thought she could relax and spend time with her son. What a bad idea, she thought. "My God, he has more energy than my drill sergeant did," she muttered, running after him. Dragon tales and the Water is Wide Pirates sail and lost boys fly Fish bite moonbeams every night And I love you Godspeed little man Sweet Dreams little man Oh, my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) The rocket racer's all tuckered out Superman's in pajamas on the couch Goodnight moon we'll find the mouse And I love you **************** She found him five minutes later, lying on the couch, eyes closed. "Run out of fuel, Sailor?" "Yeah, Mommy," Nicholas replied. "I wanna sleep in your bed tonight!" Mac shook her head. "Big boys don't need to sleep with their mommies." He stood up and held his arms out. "Will you at least carry me to bed?" he asked. "Of course, Ni." She could never refuse those puppy dog eyes, they were a Rabb characteristic. Trish said Harm, Sr. had they same look. "Would you like me to read you a story?" "No," Nicholas said. "You just want to go to sleep?" He nodded. Mac was a little confused by this. Usually Nicholas made a big fuss about going to bed. She wondered if he wasn't coming down with something. "Does your tummy hurt?" Nicholas said, "No. I'n just tired." He yawned for emphasis. She set him down on his bed and helped him into his pajamas. "I have to pray now, Mommy." **************** Godspeed little man Sweet Dreams little man Oh, my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) God bless Mommy and matchbox cars God bless Dad and thanks for the stars God hears "amen" wherever we are And I love you Godspeed little man Sweet Dreams little man Oh, my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings Godspeed Godspeed Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) **************** "...Amen." Mac kissed his cheek and pulled the covers tightly around him. "I love you, Mommy." "I love you too." With a sigh, he closed his eyes. Mac walked over to the door. She looked at him one more time before turning off the light. "Sweet dreams, baby." |
