All You Need Is Love

Goodbye John

YEAR: 1959

"So, John, have ye had any contact with Victoria yet?"
"No, not yet, I'm workin on it though."
"What are ye workin on?" Jude came into the dining room yawning.
"Good morning sleepin beauty." John laughed.
"Fuck off, when are ye goin to Hamburg?"
"Next year, when George finally graduates."
"Cool," she took a bite out of her green apple, "I'm actually gonna miss ye."
"And I'll miss you." He laughed and looked to me.
"Does Mimi know yer leavin?"
"Ye mean, leavin for Hamburg?"
"No, does she know yer movin in with Paul in his apartment?"
"No, I'll tell her later."
"Tell me what?"
"Oh morning Mimi."
"Tell me what?"
"I'm movin in with Paul."
"When?"
"Tomorrow."
"And yer just tellin me?"
"Sorry."
"Its alright, do ye need any help?"
"No, I'll be fine."
"Alright, where is the apartment?"
"I'm not sure, Michelle was gonna show me."
"Michelle, where is it?"
"Ye know the apartment builidins near Julia's?" Mimi nodded, "there ye go. Apartment 34B."
"Good to know, well I better get goin."
"Where are ye goin?"
"Gotta go pick up a key from Paul." John smiled and headed up to his room to get ready.
"Michelle go with him, knowing him, his smart ass mouth will get him killed." I let out a laugh.
"Way ahead of ye Mimi." I stood up from the table, already fully dressed. Hair and make up done, the whole nine. "LETS GO LENNON."
"OH SHUT UP!" I laughed as he tumbled down the stairs. "See ye two later."
John opened the door and we started walking to Paul's.

"Paul, ye need a drummer, ye lost half the band when ye all graduated."
"I know Lucy, I just can't pick a drummer off the street, in the end John makes the desicion."
"Whatever," they heard a knock at the door, "I got it." When she walked her heels clicked loudly on the wood floor.
"Lucy, I could hear yer heels from a mile away."
"Fuck you Winston."
"He's been an ass all mornin." I walked in laughing.
"So typical of him." Lucy showed me in.
"So diamonds, do ye live here too?"
"No, I live a few floors up."
"Closer to the sky?" Lucy was silent.
"Ye know what, fuck you." She smiled at the boys. "Can I get ye anything Michelle?"
"Tea, thank ye."
"Ew, no wonder you and Paul are together." She smiled and walked into the kitchen.
"SHE LIKES-" Lucy cut Paul off.
"I KNOW WHAT KIND OF TEA SHE LIKES! SHUT YER TRAP!"
"Well then. Come here love."
Paul moved over on the couch so I could sit down, John sat right next to me. Lucy walked back in, tea in hand.
"So, John, what are ye gonna do?"
"About what?"
"A drummer, ye need a drummer."
"Oh I don't know yet."
"I have this really good friend, his name is Pete, he's a drummer."
"How old is he?"
"He just turned 18."
"Do ye know how to contact him?"
"I could have him down her in 10 minutes."
"Then call him up."

"That must be Pete." Lucy stood up and walked to the door.
"Lucy take those damn heels off."
"Good morning to you too Pete." She showed him in.
"I like him already." John stood up to introduce himself. "I'm John."
"Pete. I hear yer lookin for a drummer."
"Yeah, we're goin to Hamburg next year."
"For what?"
"Tryin to get a label."
"I'm in for that."
"Yer not in yet," Paul butted in, "we have to see how ye play."
"Alright, got any drums anywhere?"
"I have some down at my shop."
"I thought ye only sold guitars?"
"Well I decided to make my shop bigger and sell more, that alright with you."
"Yeah, yeah, no need to get sassy." John let out a faint laugh. "Well let's go."

The 5 of them decided to walk down the Lucy's shop. It took a lot less time, considering it was only a few blocks away.

"Here we are." She unlocked the doors and let everyone in.
"Lucy, the place looks marvelous!"
"Thank ye Michelle. Pete, the drums are over there."
Pete walked over to the drums and began playing, he was alright, I've heard better. I guess John thought otherwise.
"Yer in, we leave for Hamburg, next May. We rehears here three times a week, 3-6. Don't miss it."
"Thank ye John, it's an honor." Pete walked out smiling ear to ear.
"John, its gettin late, we should really head home."
"Yer right. See ye tomorrow Paul. Bye Lucy."
"Bye you two." She waved goodbye as she sat on the counter.
"Let's go Luc."
"Fine Paul, just let me lock up." She rolled her eyes, locked up and they headed back to the apartment buildings.

"John I can't believe yer leavin today." Mimi sounded upset as she made breakfast.
"Feel free to visit any time ye want, just call first."
"I'd love to visit you. I could spend more time with Julia."
"I'm so glad you two made up."
"Me too John."
"Here's the last box John." I set down a big box full of pictures.
"Thanks Michelle."
"How are ye gettin all these boxes to Paul's?"
"Lucy's bringin her car over."
"Well, that's good." Mimi brought over 4 plates, forks, and knives.
"I made some pancakes. Someone wake Jude up before her food gets cold."
"I got it." I headed upstairs to wake her up; I began banging on her door. "Wake up!" Jude lazily opened the door and walked downstairs.
"Jude, I don't know how you always sleep so late."
"Give me a break Mimi."
"Don't cop an attitude with me!"
"Sorry Mimi."
"Its alright. Ever since you and George started seeing each other less, you've become, well more,"
"Of a bitch?"
"Michelle!"
"Well, its the truth."
"It is."
"John, don't get into this."
"Well I'm sorry its not my fault I've been seeing George less. He's been at band rehearsal a lot lately, I just don't get a chance to see him. Trust me, if it was up to me, I'd be spending everyday with him."
"Alright, John, either cut some band rehearsals or have Jude join ye in rehearsal. I can't stand her like this, she's driving me mad."
"FINE! Jude ye can come to rehearsals, but don't be all over George the entire time."
"Deal."
Jude smiled and finished eating her breakfast. When she was done she headed into the living room to watch I Love Lucy.
"Well, Mimi, thank ye so much for breakfast, I should head over to Paul's soon." We heard Lucy's car pull up in the driveway.
"Yeah, you shouldn't keep Lucy waiting." We heard Lucy knock on the door.
"LETS GO WINSTON!" Mimi headed over to the door to open it. "Oh, hey Mimi."
"There's no need to shout." She showed Lucy in, for once she wasn't wearing heels.
"I Love Lucy, nice." Jude looked back to see a smiling Lucy standing behind the couch.
"Johns upstairs if yer lookin for him."
"I know, thanks Jude. Hey Michelle wanna help me get some boxes in the car?"
"Sure." I picked up a few boxes and put them into Lucy's car.
"WINSTON!"
"IM COMING, STOP YELLING!" He came down the stairs, guitar in hand. "Can't forget this." He had a big smile on his face.
"Let's go."
"Ok, I have to do one more thing," John turned to Mimi, "Mimi thank ye so much for takin care of me all these years, I love ye so much." He walked up to her and gave her a big hug. Mimi began to cry.
"I love ye too John. Please be safe in yer new home, and call me as soon as ye settle in."
"Don't worry, I will."

They backed out their hug and Mimi watched John walk out the door. As soon as John settled in, he called Mimi, just like he promised.