Exhilaration | Shawn Hunter [Boy Meets World]

No Guts, No Shawn

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As usual, Betty sat next to Shawn in Mr. Feeny's class as the teacher spoke, "And so the United States entered World War II on December 7, 1941. As FDR said, 'A day that will live in infamy'." The bell rang to which the students packed up as Mr. Feeny added, "I want to thank those of you who brought in some of your family mementos. It helped to show that this war was not just a point in history, but an event that touched all our lives. Thank you."

Cory walked next to Topanga. "Hey, listen, can I see that picture of your grandparents again?"

"Sure," she answered, passing him the old photo.

He looked down at it as they walked out. "Wow. They look very much in love."

"Yeah. They still are," she added. "You know, he asked her to marry him on December 7th, 1941."

He looked at her. "Wait, I know that date...Help me out here."

"Pearl Harbor, the day that will live in infamy. Feeny was just talking about it," Shawn answered.

"You listened to Feeny," Cory and Betty both said with a slightly proud tone.

Shawn made a face. "Oh, my God. I listened to Feeny."

"Oh, stop," Betty chuckled, grabbing Topanga's photo. "Cute. So how old were they when they got married?"

"They were our age," Topanga answered.

"Wow." Betty felt something brush along the side of her leg, making her look down and pick up a black cat. "Hey, kitty, are you lost?"

"You know, my grandpa never knew if he'd make it home, but that's the way it was back then. People never knew how their lives would turn out."

"That's what I heard, it sounds tough," Betty said, petting the cat.

Shawn hummed. "I don't know how I'd handle living back then. You know, I wonder what it was like during World War II."

"And away we go," the cat said.

Before they knew it, it was the year 1941. Everyone was in different style of clothing but still standing the way they were.

Betty put down the cat, looking at Shawn. "Come again?"

"Well, I said I'm glad the US of A ain't mixed up in this war because I could never be away from my best gal," Shawn said.

Betty grinned, grabbing his chin. "I could never be away from you, kiddo," she said before gently kissing him.

"Attention, everyone," Mr. Feeny said, walking into the hallway. "Please? It is with great sadness that I must inform you that the United States has entered the war. May God be with us all."

Zack walked over with a group of boys. "Fellas, we're going down to enlist. Uncle Sam wants us. I wasn't going to go, but he was pointing right at me. We're going to defend our country. Are you coming with us?"