A&B: A Love Story

Ep.62 Parental Approval

FRIDAY (Evening), 5th December 1969

The rest of the afternoon was spent in the living room, all sitting down on the sofa. Agnetha and Björn were always really close to each other and holding hands; Mona was in front of them, and the parents were in the other corner of the sofa from where Agnetha was sitting. Many subjects were discussed: how did they meet; where is Björn from (despite Mona already knew it all); his family; music and the future. Ingvar and Birgit wanted to know all about Björn before making any judgment on if their daughter should stay with him or not. If that decision was in Mona's hands, Björn and Agnetha could already get married! She remained silent while listening to Björn talk, because she still couldn't believe that he was right there, in front of her, at her house, and weirdly holding her sister's hands? "How is this even real?", she wondered to herself.

     - So tell me Björn, you said that you would like to make music for the whole world to hear. That sounded quite ambitious... how do you think you can achieve that goal? — asked Ingvar

     - With hard work, Mr. Fältskog. Since I was young and I had to work as a teenager to help my parents that I realized we won't get what we wish for if we don't work hard and if we don't take risks. I'm willing to take risks in order to achieve my goals. I know it sounds quite ambitious of me to claim world fame for my music, considering I'm from Sweden. We are no U.K, we are no The Beatles. The closest you get is the Hep Stars, which my friend Benny is part of. Both Benny and I have this ambition and I think if we work together that we can achieve it. It will take time and patience, but I'm still young and full of ideas. — explained Björn and Ingvar's eyes were shining because he saw that Björn was simply amazing

     - That's some wise words, Björn! Really well said and I share the same point of view. You know, I have always worked hard to provide for my family. My goal wasn't so ambitious but it was meaningful. I wanted to have a family, and as a man, I wanted to take care of them. Agnetha was born and when she grew up I saw her talent. It couldn't go unnoticed... I had to get her a piano. Only Lord knows how long it took me to get the money for that. It was hard work but I haven't regretted it ever since. — said Ingvar, looking at Agnetha

     - I'll always be thankful for that, dad. — said Agnetha

     - I do anything for my children. My Agnetha left home really young to go to Stockholm. Don't think it wasn't hard on me or on my wife. We love Agnetha and we wanted her close but we had to let her go to follow her dreams. We had to abdicate her presence to see her accomplishments in life. I'd do the same again, even if Mona wants too. — continued Ingvar

     - As a mother, I can tell you that is very very hard. But we don't regret it. And look where we are now! You are here, Björn. I really like how you have this ultimate life goal and I totally support that. I hope Agnetha can take part in that future you're looking forward to, at least to have her by your side. — said, Birgit

     - Absolutely! I know I might have been together with Agnetha for a short period of time but I can see she has a lot of potentials and I'd love to have her supporting me. I think it would be my motivation to not give up. — says Björn while winking to Agnetha

     - Of course, I will always support you. — said Agnetha — That's what couples do. And I understand Björn and his goals. I share the same. We do the same thing.

     - That's why I asked Agnetha if I could work on her new album. I believe in her and I'd like to give her support to achieve her goals too. — explained Björn

     - Hold on! You're producing my sister's album??! — asked Mona, in shock

     - Yes, I will! — answered Björn