I'm Only Sleeping

Chapter 1 - Jasmine

Allow me to introduce to you, Jasmine Carlton. She's 21 years old, and is married to Beatles bassist, Paul McCartney. That would mean she's now Jasmine McCartney.

Before Jasmine married Paul, she lived with her two older sisters, Gabriella and Vivian. Gabriella is in the middle at age 23, and Vivian is the oldest at age 25.

In the spring of 1959, the girls lost their parents. They were murdered by viscous robbers when the place they worked at was broken into. A police officer told the girls the dreadful news about their parents being killed, and they were distraught. It was hard for them, but after a few months, they managed to pull through.

The year is 1966. For this particular day, Jasmine decided to pay her sisters a visit while her husband is working on some new songs with his songwriting partner, John Lennon, who also happens to be the rhythm guitarist for The Beatles. Jasmine eventually makes it to her old house and knocks on the door. It opens as it's answered by Gabriella. "Jasmine! How nice to see you!" She said excitedly. "Hi, Gabby!" Said Jasmine. She wraps her sister into a hug. "Where's Vivian?" Jasmine asked. "She's here. Come on in." Said Gabriella.

Jasmine enters the house as her other sister enters the room. "Do my eyes deceive me, or is that Jasmine?" Asked Vivian. "You're not dreaming, Viv. It's really me." Said Jasmine. "Yay!!" Vivan cheered. She runs up to her sister and traps her into a tight hug. After they release, all three girls sit down on the couch. "So, how's it going between you and Paul?" Gabriella asked. "Things have been going swimmingly." Jasmine said. "That's good to hear, sis." Vivian said.

For the next few minutes, Jasmine takes some time to catch her sisters up on what's been going on. After a while, she makes her way back home to her husband. "I'm home!" She said. Paul looks up and smiles. "There's my girl!" He said. Paul stands up from his seat and gives his wife a kiss on her lips. "How's it going on the new song?" Asked Jasmine. "Oh, we're done, actually. Would you like to hear it?" Asked Paul. "Sure." Jasmine said.

Paul brings his wife to the living room. John is there too. He looks up when he sees Jasmine. "Hi, John." Said Jasmine. "How are you doing, Jasmine?" Asked John. "Great. Paul said you and him are finished with your new song." Jasmine said. "We certainly are. We're gonna record it tomorrow." John said. "Nice!" Said Jasmine as she gives a thumbs up.

As Paul and John tune their guitars, they warm up their vocal chords at the same time. They start up their new song after they're ready.

When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)

Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping

Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Running everywhere at such a speed
'Til they find there's no need (there's no need)

Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
And after all I'm only sleeping

Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time

Lying there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling

Please, don't spoil my day, I'm miles away
And after all I'm only sleeping

Ooh yeah

Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
Taking my time

When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)

Please, don't wake me, no, don't shake me
Leave me where I am, I'm only sleeping

Jasmine applauds for the two songwriters after their done. "That was so relaxing! I like it!" She said. "We actually felt relaxed while we figured out the mood of the song." Paul said. John nods in agreement. "You two make an amazing songwriting team. I'm proud of you both." Jasmine said. "Thanks, Jas. See you tomorrow, Macca." Said John as he takes his leave.

Paul puts his guitar away and wraps his arms around Jasmine. "So, how did your visit with your sisters go?" He asked. "It was good. They were excited when I showed up." Said Jasmine. "Who can blame them? They miss you, but at least you're making time to see them once in a while." Said Paul. "True. It'd be rude of me to ignore them." Jasmine said. Paul nods at her words and kisses her forehead.

"Hey, would you like to go for a walk later?" Paul asked. "Sure. It's supposed to be a beautiful night anyway." Said Jasmine. Paul smiles and brings his wife in for a kiss.