Including Short Description on Emails and PDF

[snjdrew]

I did my best to search before I posted this question and did not find the way to do it. I am trying to get the short description on the email of new orders (also into the Invoice but I know that is another thing all together with editing the PDF file). I think I need to add something to the mailalerts.php file. I was able to move stuff around without too much issue. Here is where I think I need it.

$itemsTable .=
'
'.intval($product['product_quantity']).'
'.$product['product_name'].(isset($product['attributes_small']) ? ' '.$product['attributes_small'] : '').(!empty($customizationText) ? '
'.$customizationText : '').'

DESCRIPTION HERE

'.Tools::displayPrice($unit_price, $currency, false, false).'
'.Tools::displayPrice(($unit_price * $product['product_quantity']), $currency, false, false).'
';

I have seen similar questions about Category and Product_ID but I think cant seem to make it work with description. Thank you for your help in advance.

[snjdrew]

Also, I am using v1.3.6 but plan on moving to 1.4 once it is Stable since I am still just getting set up.

[snjdrew]

Can anyone help me? Maybe give a work around if it isn't possible?

[snjdrew]

I am guessing this means it is impossible or something. I cant imagine that I am the only person that would find this a useful feature. PS Happy Valentines Day all.