[IloveHammy!]

“Well, I think the first and easiest thing we can plan on is the cake,” Willy said. “Oh, you are so predictable,” Casandra laughed. “I am the famous chocolatier,” Willy said, “I love sweets. Why do you think I want to marry you?” Casandra smiled. “You are the one who’s sweet!” she said. “Thank you, dear,” Willy said. “But, even though I want to do the cake first, what do you want to do?” “Let’s get the most complicated things over with first,” Casandra replied, “I think I should start looking for a dress. That’s always the hardest thing…for the bride at least.” “Where do you want to start looking?” Willy asked, “China, India, Egypt…” “Whoa, hold on! We don’t have to go any place like that! I mean I want a pretty dress but, honey, we don’t have to spend a fortune!” “Well, I’ve got the money. I make millions of dollars a day on candy sales. So, I don’t mind at all. However, if you just want something made here at the factory, that’s fine too. Anything for you.” Casandra thought for a while and then replied, “What can you make here besides candy? Are the Oompa Loompa’s skilled at making clothes?” “Sort of. They might have a hard time making something for you, now that I think of it. They are so used to making outfits for their size, they may have a really difficult time,” Willy paused for a moment then looked at Casandra with a desperate expression on his face, “Oh, come on! Let’s go some place exotic and get your dress. I want to give you the very best. And I’m afraid that if we let the Oompa Loompa’s do your dress, they’ll just make a terrible mess! I want everything to be perfect!” Casandra was extremely glad that Willy cared for her so much. But then again, she didn’t want him to feel he had to cater to her like that. “Willy, listen to me,” Casandra said seriously, as she looked into his eyes, “Nothing in this world is perfect. Not even in the dream world. This factory is the most perfect place I’ve ever seen in all my life, but…” Casandra tried to think of the right words to say to make him feel better, “Just remember, darling that you don’t have to exhaust yourself for me. Just being in the same room as you makes me happy! We can go anywhere you like to buy a dress. I’ll be satisfied with whatever you want to do. I love you very much and I will never let you go. Especially over a few mistakes! Marriage is no picnic, take it from me.” At the mention of marriage, Willy had one of his deep, expressionless flash backs. Seeing that this was happening, Casandra understood and kept silent.

Willy’s mind was entranced in the memory of his parents, who, believe it or not, were once happily married. In Wilbur Wonka’s younger days, long before he became a dentist, he fell in love with a simple woman, with beautiful, soft eyes and kind, loving heart. She was only 16 when they met. They went together for about 10 years before they finally decided to get married.

Soon after Willy was born though, Wilbur changed. He became mysteriously hard-hearted and cold. Willy had never told anyone this but, the Wonka family had once been in very much the same situation as the Bucket’s. They had a nice house, just blocks away from where Willy would build his factory, but they had very little money. Hardly enough to survive on.

Wilbur tried to look for a good paying job, but because he was getting into his older years, it was nearly impossible. After being turned down at almost every interview, Wilbur felt like a total failure. Until he found out about dentistry. It didn’t require someone young, necessarily, and it was a very well paying occupation. Just what he was looking for. So, Wilbur went to a dentistry school for a few years and then became a very well known professional. He made more money at his new job then he could have ever imagined. There was one problem though. Wilbur was so caught up in his work that he hardly ever paid attention to his family (for whom he started his work in the first place!). After about four years of this treatment, Willy’s mother could take it no longer. She packed her bags and left without a single good-bye. She loved Willy with all her heart but simply could not endure being ignored by her own husband 24/7. She called and wrote letters to Willy nearly everyday. Willy didn’t exactly understand why she had left him. After all, he was still a very young child. He still missed his mother very much though. Wilbur, however, didn’t seem to be fazed a bit. He just kept on doing his work, day and night. Willy grew up being mostly pushed aside by his classmates and own father. Everyone thought of him as an ‘outcast’. He didn’t give up. He knew he could be someone more. He was determined to show the people of the world how great he might be, given the chance. Every time he tried to talk to his father about it though, Wilbur snarled and told him his only hope for a future would be to become a dentist (like him, of course). But, Willy had faith in himself and succeeded in life as the worlds’ most famous chocolatier (as demonstrated in the movie).

Willy snapped out of his flash back and suddenly started to cry softly. He turned his head, so Casandra couldn’t see, and wiped his eyes. But, she instantly knew what was going on. “Baby,” Casandra comforted, “you don’t have to hide your feelings from me. I understand.” She took him in her arms and cried too, even though she didn’t exactly know the reason why he was so upset. “I…I’m sorry,” Willy said between sniffles, “I just had a flash back. One about my p…par…pa…” “Parents, darling?” Casandra asked. “Yeah, when they were married,” Willy said with a very sad look upon his face. “I’m sorry. When did it happen? I never even saw your mother in the movie. What happened to her?” Casandra questioned with much sympathy. Willy looked at the floor for a moment, then slowly replied, “Well, it’s a longer story than the one I told you about. You know, about you and me. I really don’t want to talk about it right now. Maybe later.” “Of course, baby,” Casandra whispered. Willy straightened up and exhaled. “So anyway, where were we?” Willy asked. “I think we were contemplating on my dress,” Casandra reminded him. “Oh, yes,” Willy said with a somewhat bewildered look, “Where shall we go to buy it?” Casandra thought for a while. “You remember Prince Pondicherry don’t you?” “Yes. How could I forget such a loser? I spent days and days planning his chocolate palace, only to have it melt two days after completion!” Willy suddenly looked frustrated. Seeing this, Casandra wanted to get off the subject of the prince in particular. “Well, what about looking for a dress in the country where he lives? I’ve always loved the clothing that that place has to offer. Everything is so sparkly and colorful! I don’t want a traditional wedding, so I think a wedding gown from there would do just fine.” “Okay!” Willy agreed without argument, “I’ll get the jet ready. I have my own you know,” he informed her proudly. “Oh my gosh! I didn’t know that!” Casandra said, awestruck with an excited gleam in her eyes. “What does it look like?” Casandra asked with wonder. “It’s bright purple,” Willy replied, “and really, really big. You wanna fly in it today?” “You bet I do!” Casandra answered with a big smile. “I’ll tell the Oompa Loompa’s to get it ready. Pack your things, my dear Casandra, we’ll leave in an hour.”

Just so you know, the other people and places in the dream world are not aware of their current situation. They think they are living in reality. Only Willy, Casandra, the Oompa Loompa’s and the Bucket’s know they are trapped in a dream.

Oh, and that song by Fergie, Glamorous, came into my mind as I was writing about the jet! I looove that song!