Welsh Honeymoon (Read 7,082 times)

[mae00]

I remember hearing the name Talyllyn in the shows. I used to be able to name every single one of the engines without missing a beat. Reading the names of the engines that always came with the toys is how Jacob learned to read. He was soooo infatuated with all of them. Even at the pre-teen stage, he still sits down and watches the older episodes (we don't care too much for the newer, more animated episodes) from time to time.

[fluffysmom]

I enjoyed the train info and the picture. Thanks for explaining the footplates.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 9

NANT GWERNOL
Sure enough, Lillith was the one taking tickets in the brake van.
LILLITH: Ceri, good to see you!
CERI: Thanks. What are you doing here?
LILLITH: I work here, now. And, actually, it's my time off.
Lillith stepped out of the brake van as a young man walked in. Ceri handed her ticket to the man, who hole punched the ticket.
CERI: Thanks.
LILLITH: So, you and Sydney are out here, then?
CERI: For a few weeks. I'm gonna show her more of Wales starting tomorrow.
LILLITH: Nice.
Dolgoch blew off steam.
CERI: Well, looks like the trains about to start. I should be getting to my coach.
LILLITH; Yeah, me too. I'll be riding back to Wharf Station.
Ceri got in the last coach, and Lillith followed.

COACH
Ceri sat down on a seat. Lillith sat across from her.
CERI: Really?
LILLITH: Hey, it's closest to the Guard's van, just in case I'm needed when we stop at stations.
Ceri rolled her eyes.
LILLITH: So, I saw your wifey earlier. She said you were doing a footplate ride.
CERI: Yep. And now, it's her turn.
LILLITH: That's nice.
CERI: Yeah.
LILLITH: Honestly, I had no idea that you were even gonna be here. But, when I saw that you guys were staying at the Dolgoch...
CERI: How do you know we're staying at the Dolgoch?
LILLITH: Well, it's not like it was a big secret or anything. It was on your Facebook.
CERI: I know it's on my Facebook, but I thought you unfollowed me.
LILLITH: Nope. You unfollowed me. Doesn't work both ways. So, you've been in town for a few days and you didn't even think to say hello?
CERI: We've been busy.
LILLITH: I'll bet you have.
CERI: What's that supposed to mean?
LILLITH: Nothing. I mean, you guys have been together, what, six, almost seven months? It's still the honeymoon period for you two.
CERI: Yeah.
LILLITH: I'm just surprised that you didn't even think to look me up. I'm sure you must have known that I still live here.
CERI: Like I said, we've been busy.
LILLITH: Did you show her the fields of gold?
CERI: That was one of the first things I showed her.
LILLITH: We had some good times in that field, you and me. Running through the barley. Having picnics. The one time your sister caught us...
CERI: Lillith, stop!
LILLITH: What? We can't talk about history?
CERI: That's all it is. I told you that back in December.
LILLITH: I know. And I said I accepted it. Doesn't mean I don't miss it. What about you? Don't you miss it?
CERI: Lillith, this is the last time I'm going to say this. What we had, it was nice. It was fun. And I am grateful that you helped me figure out part of who I was. But, that part of my life is over now. I'm married to Sydney. I love Sydney. So, no. I'm very happy with the way things turned out.
LILLITH: Okay. If you're sure.

[heroicmuse]

Lillith needs to stop. Now. Maybe Ceri and Sydney can set her up with someone else. Whatever it takes to get her to move on already and stop being a stalker. LOL

Great chapter André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

I can't believe Lillith's nerve. They're on their honeymoon!!!

[mae00]

Sounds like Ceri needs to make a change on Facebook and block Lillith - not just unfollow her. And just how does Lillith know that Ceri unfollowed her? Did she hack her account or something?

[fluffysmom]

Lilith needs to back off.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 10

TYWYN WHARF
When the train returned to Wharf Station, Ceri got off as fast as she could. She and Sydney ran to each other and hugged.
CERI: Hey.
SYDNEY: Hey. How was the ride?
CERI: It was okay. Except for you know who.
SYDNEY: I thought she was on guard duty.
CERI: Well, she conveniently got off when it was time for the train to start.
SYDNEY: I'm sorry.
CERI: It's fine. Anyway, how was the footplate ride?
SYDNEY: It was awesome! I loved being able to help drive the train!
Tim and Jerry walked up.
TIM: She did an admirable job. You both did.
SYDNEY: Thank you. Both of you.
Sydney shook Tim and Jerry's hands, as did Ceri.
JERRY: Not a problem. I hope you'll come back and see us soon.
CERI: We will!
SYDNEY: Definitely!
CERI: So, my sister and I used to come here a lot when we were little kids. Dolgoch was always my favorite. Do you mind if I say one last goodbye?
TIM: Go right ahead.
Ceri walked into Dolgoch's cab. She patted the side of the cab.
CERI: Good job, old girl. Thanks for a great run.
Tim walked in a moment later.
TIM: You wanna have one more go on it?
He gestured at the whistle cord.
CERI: I'd love to!
TIM: Go on, then.
Ceri pulled the cord. A long, loud whistle came from Dolgoch.
CERI: Thanks, Tim.
TIM: Glad you had fun, Ceri.
Ceri and Tim shook hands. Ceri walked out of the cab and to the front of the locomotive.
CERI (whispering): Thank you, Dolgoch.
She smiled, and returned to Sydney and Jerry.
SYDNEY: She is a beautiful locomotive.
CERI: Yeah. She's always been my favorite.
SYDNEY: Which one is Rhiannon's?
CERI: Douglas. Most because he spends of a lot of the time decorated as his fictional counterpart, Duncan.
SYDNEY: Ducan? You mean, the engine who “rocks 'n' rolls”? The one from Thomas the Tank Engine?
Ceri nodded.
SYDNEY: That's awesome! I used to love that show as a kid!
CERI: So did we.
JERRY: D'you want to see him?
CERI: Could we?
JERRY: Don't see why not. I'll take you to Pendre Sheds. You can see the rest of the engines there, too.
SYDNEY: That would be awesome! Thanks, Jerry!
JERRY: Don't mention it. Come on.
Jerry, Ceri and Sydney walked into the cab.
JERRY: It'll be a bit of a squeeze, but it won't take long for us to get there.
He stuck his head out.
JERRY: You got us uncoupled there, Tim?
Tim gave him a thumbs up.
TIM: All good, Jerry.
JERRY: Right-o. Sydney, blow the whistle.
Sydney pulled the whistle cord.
JERRY: Ceri, could help me pull the regulator?
CERI: I'd be happy to!
Ceri and Jerry pulled the regulator and Dolgoch started off towards Pendre.

[heroicmuse]

Love the realistic dialogue. This was a great part of the trip, minus Lilith's nonsense.

Can't wait to see where they go next. Will there be previews André DiMera?

[Kpatch]

Such a fun train ride!

[André DiMera]

Thanks for the comments, everybody! Glad you're all enjoying the story! And now, onto the previews.

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Next werk...

Next week, the girls visit Pendre Engine Sheds.
SYDNEY: This is beautiful!

And Lillith tries to interfere more.
LILLITH: I love you.

Plus, a visit to Mount Snowdon.
SYDNEY: Whoa!

All this and more next week on WELSH HONEYMOON.

[heroicmuse]

Oy. Lilith GO AWAY! Lol

Thanks for the previews André DiMera. This all sounds great!

[Kpatch]

What heroicmuse said!
Thanks for the previews.

[fluffysmom]

I'm looking forward to the visit to the sheds. Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 11

PENDRE SHEDS
Dolgoch rolled into a building. Inside the building were four other steam locomotives and three diesels. Jerry, Ceri and Sydney got out of Dolgoch's cab.
JERRY: Well, this is Pendre Sheds.
SYDNEY: Nice!
Ceri walked over to a small red engine, which bore a face.
CERI: Here he is!
Sydney walked over to her.
SYDNEY: This is Douglas?
CERI: Well, that's his proper name. However, in this condition, with the face, he's known as Duncan.
Ceri took out her phone.
CERI: I gotta send a picture to Rhiannon!
SYDNEY: Let me take it. You get over and stand by Duncan.
CERI: Okay, thanks.
Ceri handed Sydney her phone, then walked over next to Duncan. She smiled and pointed at Duncan's nameplate. Sydney took the picture.
SYDNEY: There we go.
Sydney handed Ceri her phone back.
CERI: Thanks.
Next, the three walked over to a small black engine.
JERRY: This is Talyllyn. She's our number one.
SYDNEY: Named after the railway?
Jerry nodded.
JERRY: Yep.
Next were two locomotives standing side by side. The smaller of the two was red, while the other was green.
JERRY: These are Sir Haydn and Edward Thomas, respectively. They were brought over from a railway called Corris in 1951. Sir Haydn carries his Corris livery, while Edward Thomas has the standard Talyllyn Green.
CERI: I loved these two, as well. They're beautiful!
Finally, they came over to a row of three diesels.
JERRY: The yellow one in back there is Trecwn. The green one is our first diesel, Midlander. And the cabless one is Alf.
SYDNEY: Why doesn't Alf have a cab?
JERRY: He's used mostly for track maintenance and applying weedkiller to the ballast. Easier to get around without the cab.
SYDNEY: Interesting.
The girls were so busy looking at all the engines, that they were somewhat alarmed by the sound of a diesel horn. They jumped, and turned to see a small yellow diesel towing a green steam engine into the shed. The diesel had the nameplate “St. Cadfan”, while the steam engine bore the name “Tom Rolt”. St. Cadfan came to a stop just after pulling Tom Rolt into the shed. Its horn blew again. Jerry walked over to St. Cadfan's cab.
JERRY: What's happened to Tom?
The door to the cab opened and Lillith walked out.
LILLITH: Safety valve blew just as he was approaching the loop. I brought him back in Cadfan. Lewis took Merseysider to finish the train. Hi, Ceri.
CERI: Lillith.
SYDNEY: I thought you said you were off once we got to Nant Gwernol.
LILLITH: I was. But, needs must. Someone had to go take care of Tom Rolt's train. Anyway, what are you two still doing here?
CERI: Jerry was just giving us a tour of the sheds.
LILLITH: Great. Since we're all here, I'll come with you.