After a frightening encounter, Mary Ellen Walton thinks she has fallen in love. The Walton women have always encouraged Mary Ellen to prepare for being a housewife and to look forward to settling down with a good man. Will the family approve of Mary Ellen's choice? John Walton has an opportunity to fulfill a large lumber order for a friend, but an unexpected event threatens his ability to complete the project. This story is meant to take place during season 3 of the tv series. Readers, thank you for being here! I appreciate you and value your feedback. *Disclaimer* I do not own The Waltons, or any of the related characters. The Waltons series was created by Earl Hamner, Jr., and is owned by Lorimar Productions/Warner Bros. This work of fanfiction is for entertainment only. I am not making a monetary profit from this story. All rights of the original The Waltons series belong to Lorimar Productions/Warner Bros. I do not own the photos used in this story.