Mouse (to Vincent): Knock, knock, little brother. Your free labor is here for the renovations. We brought you a latte.
Eep (to Vincent): Hey. Sorry did we wake you... OH for FUCK'S SAKE! Do you EVER sleep with clothes on?
Vincent (to Eep): Oh calm down. It's not as though I'm naked.
Mouse (to Vincent): Ummm... Here's your coffee. I'll just go put these donuts in the kitchen. heehee. (to Eep) If it's too much for you. You could get the stuff out of the car. :-)
Vincent (to Mouse): Thanks, hun. You're a life saver!
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. I'll do that. (to Vincent) And you. Put some goddamn pants on!
Mouse (to Eep): Thank you... (to Vincent) I do what I can. Wanda should be along shortly & I think she's dragging Robert to help, too. So we should be able to get this all done in fairly short order. Oh, and Delia said she would try to stop by later to say hello. She's been a bit swamped.
Vincent (to Mouse): Excellent. Awww, I haven't seen Delia in forever.
Eep (to Mouse): You're welcome. Your brother putting on pants?
Mouse (to Vincent): Yeah, she's been really busy since she got that new position at the museum. I hardly ever see her outside of the club... Are you purposely trying to get Eep's goat? (to Eep) If you can call them that... then yes.
Vincent (to Mouse): Eep has a goat? When on earth did you two get a goat?
Mouse (to Vincent): Haha, very funny. You know, exactly what I meant. Are those pants from the little Dutch boy collection?
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. I think they ARE from my Little Dutch Boy outfit, actually.
Mouse (to Vincent): You know, he's going to make a face when he sees you in them, right? What am I saying? Of course, you know.
Vincent (to Mouse): FINE. I suppose if you insist, I can put on those tatty old jeans I wear when I repair the car. Come on! I haven't tormented him in months. You can hardly blame me.
Mouse (to Vincent): No, no... Don't let me stop you. I know this is all part of the weird relationship you two have. And, you are not allowed to breathe a word of this, but I think he secretly missed it.
Vincent (to Mouse): OF COURSE he missed it. Who wouldn't? Seriously, though... He missed it? That softie! In that case help me find the wig that goes with these pants.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heehee, of course... I should probably feel terrible for encouraging this, but I don't. (to Eep) Oh... Hey... You're back.
Eep (to Vincent & Mouse): What the fuck are you two doing in here?
Mouse (to Eep): We were just being silly... (to Vincent) Look out he's going to give you that face. Run away.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. (to Vincent) That's what you're wearing to set up a nursery? Seriously?
Vincent (to Eep): Vat? Don't you like mine little Dutch Boy pants? Dey is gud, ja ja!
Eep (to Mouse & Vincent): Whatever. I don't care as long as he's not in his underwear anymore.
Mouse (to Eep & Vincent): HAHA! Oh my god! That's funnier than I remembered.
Vincent (to Mouse & Eep): Ha ha ha! Oh... Oh God.
Mouse (to Vincent & Eep): Oh god... I think I cracked a rib laughing so hard.
Vincent (to Mouse & Eep): Oh, ha ha ha! Ouch!
Mouse (to Vincent): I've missed you, little brother... You do realize that when you two are back for good, I expect you to stay put for a little while? I demand the same amount of time on this side. :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. Of course. I'm sure we'll want to take some time off after Victor is born. And besides, I miss home. Alright. Let me get some real pants on before your mister over there scowls me into a coma.
Mouse (to Vincent): Good... The rest of the gang should be here any time now & we should get a move on.
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. You missed your brother, didn't you?
Mouse (to Eep): Of course, silly... And, I know you missed him too. :-)
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. Yeah.
Mouse (to Eep): You know, if you told him that you missed him, nothing bad is going to happen. Or is it just easier to act all grumpy? :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. That's what you think. I have a different opinion.
Vincent (to Eep): Well, I don't care what you say, Grumpy Gus. I missed you! Shall we get this place baby ready?
Mouse (to Vincent & Eep): Yes, let's.
An hour or so later:
Vincent (to Mouse & Eep): Wow... That's a crib. That's... It's all so tiny isn't it?
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, yeah... Babies are tiny. Are you okay?
Vincent (to Mouse): Yeah... I'm peachy. Peachy with a side of keen. I mean, why would I be freaking out? Ha ha! I have no reason to freak out. It's not like I have no bloody idea what I'm doing, or anything. Yes. Just... just peachy.
Mouse (to Vincent): Whoa there, fella... Let's you & me go sit down for a minute. (to Eep) Can you handle putting that diaper thing together? I think Vincent needs to take a breather.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. I can manage. (to Vincent) Deep breaths, little man. You'll be alright.
Vincent (to Mouse): Thanks, hun. I'm alright. Just...
Mouse (to Vincent): You haven't really let all of this sink in, have you... You're not having second thoughts, are you?
Vincent (to Mouse): No, no. Nothing like that. I just... All this baby stuff in the apartment, all of it here, HOME. I just felt... Overwhelmed for a minute, I suppose. I don't know ANYTHING about babies, Mouse. I've never even spent time around one. I mean, I've been reading up on the subject, but that's hardly the same thing, is it?
Mouse (to Vincent): I thought you stayed at the inn with Poppy's newborn niece... You didn't spend any time around her?
Vincent (to Mouse): That doesn't count! She wasn't mine. And Molly was there the whole time. I spent most of my time washing dishes.
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, you're not going to be alone, little brother. And, you're supposed to be freaking out, this is normal... You're about to bring a new little person into the world. As soon as you hold him for the first time, you'll be okay. I know, it's scary but you'll do fine. I have faith in you... and Poppy.
Vincent (to Mouse): Thanks, hun. I know this is all par for the course. All the books I've read say the same thing. And THANK GOODNESS we'll have help. Could you imagine the two of us trying this on our own? Poor child wouldn't be able to contain that much fabulousness.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heehee, well you're luckier than most. You actually got to see your handiwork, so you know you don't screw up too badly. Think of all the poor slobs that go into this completely blind. And, you don't give yourself enough credit, I've seen you & Poppy in action. You make a startling wonderful team... If the two of you were doing it alone, you'd be just fine. But, I'm glad that we'll be around to help, just in case.
Vincent (to Mouse): I am too. Thanks, sweetie. I think I just needed to have a bit of a melt down. I'm still excited, just a bit scared.
Mouse (to Vincent): Completely understandable. How has Poppy been handling it?
Vincent (to Mouse): Really well, actually. She hasn't said as much, but I think she's thrilled.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh, really? Well, that's good. I have to say I'm bit surprised. I would have thought she'd have had a freak out or two by now. I mean, in just short time she went from being a fresh from stasis Poppy-sicle to a mother-to-be. I'm impressed.
Vincent (to Mouse): Mmm. Almost seems suspicious, doesn't it? Well, if she has had a freak out, she's done it someplace I can't see. Heh.
Mouse (to Vincent): I know this whole baby thing came as big shock to you both, but I am really glad you found each other.
Vincent (to Mouse): Heh... I am too.
Mouse (to Vincent): Uh oh, be prepared for the impending onslaught... I think I just heard Wanda arrive.
Wanda (to Vincent): Oh em gee! Give me a hug, you little perv monkey.
Vincent (to Wanda): Oof! Hee hee. Hi, Wanda.
Wanda (to Vincent): And, this is for leaving town without saying goodbye & for not telling me that you were having a baby. I don't why you had to go out of town, but it's so not fair.
Vincent (to Wanda): Ouch! Be CAREFUL! I'm delicate, you know. I'm sorry we had to leave so suddenly. The pregnancy came as quite a shock to us. There are some complications, so Poppy wanted to be near her family. We'll be back after the baby is born.
Wanda (to Vincent): Oh well, okay then. Glad to hear it... I can't wait to see the baby. It's going to be totes adorbz... I'll go help Gloomy in the room, so you can finish your discussion.
Vincent (to Wanda): Thanks, hun. We'll be in to help in just a second.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... She is a bit like a steamroller, isn't she?
Vincent (to Mouse): No. She's EXACTLY like a steamroller.
Mouse (to Vincent): Feeling better? Or do you want to sit in here and make everyone else do all of the work?
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. Well, as tempting as that is, if I let Wanda pick out the colors of the nursery, Poppy will never forgive me.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh god, don't know it. Have you seen the colors she painted her bedroom? I mean, it looks like a watermelon exploded.
Vincent (to Mouse): See what I mean? We'd better get in there. Clearly she can't be trusted.
Mouse (to Vincent): Ummm, before we do... I have something I should tell you. Well, it's something I should have told you a long time ago & there just never seemed to be the right time... And, with Victor coming, I thought this was the it.
Vincent (to Mouse): What is it, sweetie?
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, first off. You know the house we live in? Um, well it's mine. I bought it with money that I inherited, that's why I've never really had to have a full-time job. And, secondly, I set up a trust in your name when I realized that you were going to be a permanent part of my family. I've been putting money into it for years now, so you've got a nest egg. I hope you're not to mad that I didn't tell you all of this sooner.
Vincent (to Mouse): You did what? I... Wow, hun. Thank you. I, uh, I don't know what to say. When did you start this?
Mouse (to Vincent): Ummm, about 6 months after you moved in. I've been putting about $400 of the rent I collect into it every month. I figured one day you might want to start a family, buy a house or if something were to happen to me, I wanted you to be okay.
Vincent (to Mouse): Wow. WOW. Give me a hug you sweet, sweet woman.
Mouse (to Vincent): So, you're not mad that I didn't tell you about all of that?
Vincent (to Mouse): Of course not! Heh. I wonder if now be a good time to tell you about my will... Oh, good heavens. Which I now have to change...
Mouse (to Vincent): You have a will? ... But that's so much like a plan. I'm in shock.
Vincent (to Mouse): Heh. I have been known to plan. From time to time. When forced, that is. Believe it or not, the pirate industry can be massively uneven, so I always tried to keep myself a comfortable cushion. And, in the event something were to happen to me, I wanted to make sure you'd be able to wrap up my affairs easily enough.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... Well, thank you for that, I suppose.
Vincent (to Mouse): God, when did we get so grown up? I feel like I should go back there and put on the Little Dutch Boy wig on principle.
Mouse (to Vincent): I have no idea. It's a bit frightening. Oh, and one more thing... Vincent, I am your father.
Vincent (to Mouse): Ha ha ha! Wouldn't that be you're my sister! My mother! My sister! My mother! :-P
Mouse (to Vincent): I thought it was funnier that way... I'm Darth Mouse.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee hee. That's true. That IS funny.
Mouse (to Vincent): Alright, we should really get in there before they mutiny.
Vincent (to Mouse): Or even worse, let Wanda Paint. Speaking of which... (to Wanda) NO! Wanda, just no! No clowns!
Percy (to Vincent, Mouse, Eep & Wanda): Hello all! I came to help... What can I do?
Vincent (to Percy): Help convince Wanda that clowns are a no go.
Wanda (to Vincent & Percy): What? Don't be stupid! Everyone loves clowns.
Vincent (to Wanda & Percy): NO ONE likes clowns. Hands up who likes clowns? You'll note the complete absence of hands.
Percy (to Wanda): Oh honey, clowns are terrible... Remember that story you told me about the clown you met with your parents? That was creepy.
Wanda (to Percy): That's only because he was a schizophrenic child molester, not a clown. This is a cute clown. He doesn't look schizo!
Vincent (to Wanda): He looks like a schizo to me. Are you TRYING to give Victor a complex, because if so, bravo. That will do the trick.
Percy (to Wanda): Honey, all clowns look schizo... Name one clown that doesn't look schizo & I'll show you a mime.
Wanda (to Percy): Ewww. Mimes are just gross. They're like clowns with an over-inflated art school sense of importance.
Percy (to Wanda): That may be true, but please no clowns, Wanda... Poppy will kill you.
Wanda (to Percy): Oh OK, FINE. Since I seem to be out-voted, and you all obviously hate fun, no clowns. (to Vincent) Wait... Victor? Is that the name you picked out for the baby? It's a boy?!
Percy (to Wanda): Thank you, honey.
Vincent (to Wanda): Oh. Yes. He's a boy. Victor Harrison.
Wanda (to Percy): No problem, cutie. Psst. Don't tell Vincent, but I was only suggesting it to horrify Eep. Look at his face. Hee hee. He keeps picking up baby stuff like it was infected with the plague or something.
Percy (to Wanda): Oh? Heehee... And, that's why you are a woman after my own heart. He's probably worried that Mouse is going to come down with baby fever.
Wanda (to Percy): I'd be surprised if she didn't. I mean, she kinda raised Vincent, didn't she? And now he's all grown up, and havin' a baby.
Eep (to Percy & Wanda): I can hear you BOTH, you know.
Wanda (to Eep): I know! That's why I'm not whispering. :-D
Percy (to Eep): Well, is that why you're being all quiet, Mister Grump? Are you worried that Mouse is going to get knocked up?
Mouse (to Percy & Wanda): What are you two doing over here? Are you tormenting Eep?
Wanda (to Mouse): No! Well... Maybe just a little bit.
Eep (to Vincent & Mouse): I've got this diaper-station-table thing together. I'm going outside for a smoke for a minute.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh... Are you okay?
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. I'm fine. I just need a break for Laurel and Hardy over there.
Mouse (to Eep): Don't let 'em get to you... Go have your smoke. Now that Percy is here we should be able to finish up in no time.
Eep (to Mouse): It's fine. Don't worry. I'm an expert at tuning Wanda out. I'll be back in a second.
Wanda (to Percy): If that's the case, *you're* Hardy.
Percy (to Wanda): Why, just because I weigh a ton? I am made of metal, I can't help it, honey.
Wanda (to Percy): No, I can't be the guy with a Hitler mustache! It's insulting to my people. No, I'm not above playing the Jew card. :-P
Percy (to Wanda): If my brain could send signals to my face, you’d see I’m horrified right now... No, I'm kidding. I think you're hysterical.
Mouse (to Percy & Wanda): What did you two say to freak Eep out? And don't say nothing.
Wanda (to Mouse): Um, nothing much? We were just teasing him that he was going to be the next one with a baby. You know saying all this teeny, tiny stuff is gonna make your ovaries go into overdrive.
Percy (to Mouse): Sorry... Stop glaring at me, I'll be good.
Mouse (to Wanda & Percy): Well, that would certainly explain why he needed to go smoke... I don't need to have children when I have all of you. :-P (to Vincent) Little brother would you go check on Eep? He's probably fine, but he may need to rant for a minute. It's usually better if he has someone to rant to, otherwise, he might punch a wall.
Vincent (to Mouse): Of course, sweetie. I'll be right back. Keep an eye on Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee over there.
Mouse (to Vincent): Not to worry, I will. I've been getting a lot of practice dealing with them since you've been gone.
Moments later:
Eep (to Vincent): Hey. Mouse send you out to check on me?
Vincent (to Eep): Mmm hmm. She's afraid you might haul off and punch a wall. :-P How are you doing, Slim? Are you alright? Don't let Percy and Wanda get too you. They're... God, tell me PoppyBot and I weren't that bad when we were dating.
Eep (to Vincent): Heh. No. You guys were worse. Percy is actually slightly less obnoxious now. Not by much, but slightly. I'm alright. They didn't actually make me upset with all that baby shit, you know. I just didn't like being the butt of their two person comedy routine in there. I needed a break. How're you doing? Still freaked out?
Vincent (to Eep): Heh. Honestly? I'm scared shitless. But, I'm really chuffed. I can't wait to do Christmases and Halloweens and teach him how to drive and fly... I want to do it all properly. Have a happy, loving family. Not unstable, abusive messes like Poppy and I had. Oh. Hee hee. Sorry. I got a bit carried away there.
Eep (to Vincent): Heh. It's alright. You've changed a lot in the past year, you know. For the better, I mean. I always knew you were an OK person under all that bullshit you piled between yourself and the world. Nice to be right.
Vincent (to Eep): Oh. Well, thank you. That's nice to... Wait a minute. You just sidetracked me completely with that. You're NOT freaked out by the idea of you and Mouse having a baby, are you?
Eep (to Vincent): Uh... Shouldn't we get back inside?
Vincent (to Eep): Hee hee. Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me. (to Percy, Mouse & Wanda) We're back! Good to see you haven't painted the room with clowns or something even more terrifying.
Percy (to Vincent): Oh no, after your lovely sister threatened me with an electro-magnet, I have been a paragon of virtue.
Vincent (to Percy): Good to know.
A short time later:
Mouse (to Vincent): Little brother, we've got the walls all done. Everything is put together & I am starving.
Vincent (to Mouse, Eep, Wanda & Percy): Well, since y'all helped me get the nursery together, I'll buy dinner and a couple of cases of beer. What do we want?
Mouse (to Vincent): Chinese would wonderful.
Percy (to Vincent): Thanks for the offer, poodle, but I promised to take Wanda to a movie tonight. (to Wanda) Or have you changed your mind?
Wanda (to Percy): Oh no! You're not getting out of taking me to see the Avengers. I NEEDS to get my Loki lust on.
Percy (to Wanda): I feel like I should be jealous for that, but I can hardly blame you. He is scrumptious.
Wanda (to Percy): ISN'T HE? Black Widow isn't too bad either. Besides, you'll be reaping the benefits of the lusting.
Eep (to Wanda & Percy): Uh... Way, WAY too much fucking information!
Percy (to Wanda): Well then, why are we even still here?
Wanda (to Percy): Come on then, Tons o' Fun! Let's scoot.
Vincent (to Percy & Wanda): Hee hee. Well, I can't say that I blame you. Thank you for your help today. I really appreciate it.
Percy (to Vincent): Not a problem, honey.
Wanda (to Vincent): You know I had a blast! Come here, Short Stack! Gimme a hug. Ooo! Don't you ever run off without telling me again. We'll see you, Poppy and the itty bitty when you guys get back.
Percy (to Vincent, Mouse & Eep): See you all later!
Mouse (to Eep): So, how are you feeling? I'm sorry to sick Vincent on you, but you had that brooding face when you walked out to smoke.
Vincent (to Mouse): When ISN'T he making a broody face? OK, Gloomies, I'm going to go pick up the Chinese and some beer. I haven't driven my car in FOREVER. My poor neglected baby.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh. We'll see you shortly. I'm going to enjoy your couch & TV while you're gone.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. Please do. Be back in a flash.
Mouse (to Eep): So... What's got you all quiet, Felix my love?
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Uh... Nothing. It's nothing.
Mouse (to Eep): Pull the other one, it's got bells on.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Heh heh.
Mouse (to Eep): If you don't want to talk about it. Fine... But, I think you're being silly.
Eep (to Mouse): Really. It's nothing. I just wasn't as freaked out by Percy and Wanda teasing me as I thought I would be. About the thing.
Mouse (to Eep): The thing? Is that a technical term?
Eep (to Mouse): Yes.
Mouse (to Eep): So, you weren't freaked out about the teasing, but you can't seem to say the word baby? Hmmm... So, if I threw you to the ground, stripped off my clothes & told you I wanted a baby, you'd be fine with that? :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Uhhhh... Heh. You had me up until the "wanted a baby" part.
Mouse (to Eep): I was just kidding, anyway...
Eep (to Mouse): I know. And that doesn't mean you and I can't... I mean, um...
Mouse (to Eep): Really? You are such a boy, sometimes... C'mere you.
Meanwhile:
Poppy (to Vincent): Hello? Honey, can you hear me? I hope this stupid thing is working.
Vincent (to Poppy): Poppy! Hey, lover. How are you? We finished the nursery. No horrible primary colors or pastels, as promised.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh, that's wonderful to hear. I was just missing you a little. Molly & Bernard have been doting on me all day, I just made my escape to the Falcon with the excuse that I was tired. So, I thought I'd check on you. I know it's silly of me, you haven't even been gone that long. How are you?
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. It's fine, hun. I miss you too. I'm doing fine. How are you feeling? Is Victor still doing a number on your internal organs.
Poppy (to Vincent): Heh... I think I finally found something he likes and he has been relatively calm, only with minor kicks. Molly got me a rocking chair, she said it worked when she was pregnant. So, I've been sitting in it & reading out loud. I don't know if the reading out loud actually helps, but it makes me feel better.
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh.. Heh. That sounds totes adorable, lover. Well, I didn't think it was possible that I could miss you more, but I do. I should be back tomorrow, though.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh good, I can't wait. How is everyone else? Any exciting news?
Vincent (to Poppy): Everyone is doing fine. Robert was working so he couldn't help. Percy stopped by, believe it or not.
Poppy (to Vincent): Really? That's surprising after the way he was acting the other day.
Vincent (to Poppy): I was surprised, let me tell you. He and Wanda together are something else. Delia stopped by. She and Leon are still together & she has a new job at the museum.
Poppy (to Vincent): I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing well. It'll be nice to be back.
Vincent (to Poppy): It will. I've missed everyone. They've all been crazy supportive too. And I can't wait for us to be back home together. This place just doesn't feel the same without you.
Poppy (to Vincent): Well, this side doesn't feel the same without you, honey... I have to admit that I feel a bit better knowing that you missed me. I had a momentary freakout this morning when I woke up & you weren't next to me.
Vincent (to Poppy): Ha ha ha! I did the same thing, hun. Heh. It's funny how used to lying next to you I got.
Poppy (to Vincent): Heh... You sound a little strange, honey. Is everything alright with you?
Vincent (to Poppy): Heh. I'm fine. I just miss you. I should get going. Mouse and Eep are waiting for their food.
Poppy (to Vincent): Alright, I'll see you soon, honey. I love you.
Vincent (to Poppy): I love you too. I'll see you soon, lover.
A short time later:
Vincent (to Eep & Mouse): Well. I was just going to apologize for taking so long with the food, but it looks like you two kept yourselves busy.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh uh...
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh calm down. Like this is the first time I've caught you two making out.
Mouse (to Vincent): Sorry... we got a little carried away.
Vincent (to Mouse): So I see. Eep's shirt is on the other side if the couch if you're looking for it. :-P
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... Why do I suddenly feel like a teenager?
Vincent (to Mouse): Probably because you keep acting like one. Like I can talk... Anyhoo, I have food, and I have beer. Although, maybe I should keep you two away from the booze.
Mouse (to Vincent): If we'll make out with each other when completely sober, little brother, booze isn't going to be a problem. Now, pass over some food. I'm starving.
Vincent (to Mouse): Yes, ma'am! (to Eep) Awww, don't put on your shirt on my behalf, Slim. ;-P
Eep (to Vincent): Fuck off and give me a beer.
Mouse (to Vincent): Boy... It sure is awkward in here, now.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hmmm? What? Sorry, sweetie. My mind was elsewhere. Oh dear. I've made Eep go all red haven't I? Hee hee. Sorry, Slim.
Mouse (to Vincent): Whatcha thinking about, little brother?
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh... Nothing much. Poppy gave me a call when I was picking up dinner. She found a way to make Victor stop kicking quite so much. Apparently a rocking chair and a story does wonders to quell boisterous baby boys.
Mouse (to Vincent): Awww, I bet that's adorable. So, I take it you're going to go back tomorrow. huh?
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh, um, yes. I'm sorry, sweetie. I know I didn't stay very long, but I just...
Eep (to Vincent): You miss her, huh?
Vincent (to Eep): Heh. Yeah.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm actually surprised you didn't head back as soon as the nursery was done.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. I thought about it, but I figured I needed to at least try to get some rest before I cross over again.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... Are you actually going to be able to rest here?
Vincent (to Mouse): If last night is any indication, eventually exhaustion will put me down for a few hours, but... No. Not really. Are you actually suggesting I head back now? Heh. I thought you were going to try to guilt trip me to stay longer. :-P
Mouse (to Vincent): Yes... You're not going to be able to sleep here without her & you'll be useless tomorrow. I'll miss you but you have higher priorities than my feelings... Besides, that's my nephew & his mother you're worried about.
Vincent (to Mouse): Heh. When you're right, sweetie, you're right. Give me a hug, sweet sister o' mine. (to Eep) And you too, Grumpy! Don't make that face. I know you missed me. How could you not?
Mouse (to Vincent): We'll clean up in here & lock up for you, if you want to head out soon.
Vincent (to Mouse): Yes, I do actually. Thank you! I'll see y'all soon. Until then, miss me, because we'll be missing you. Love you!
Mouse (to Vincent): Love you, too. (to Eep) Now, that he's gone... Where were we?
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. I'm not sure. You'll have to remind me.
A couple hours later:
Vincent (to Poppy): Poppy? Hun? Are you still awake?
Poppy (to Vincent): Huh? Who? Honey? Am I dreaming?
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm sorry, lover. I didn't mean to wake you up.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh no, it's alright, honey. I'm glad that you did... Is something wrong? You're back early.
Vincent (to Poppy): No, nothing's wrong, sweetie. We were done earlier than expected, and since it didn't look like anyone needed me...
Poppy (to Vincent): Well, your son & I are very happy that you're back, lover.
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm happy to be back. I missed you two. Hee. And now, I feel ready to lie down and sleep for a day and a year.
Poppy (to Vincent): Let's get you tucked in then, lover.
Vincent (to Poppy): That sounds divine, hun. I don't know about you, but I slept terribly last night. It'll be good to be where I belong.
Poppy (to Vincent): Awww, I love you.
Vincent (to Poppy): Mmmm. I love you too, Poppy. Heh. And you too, Victor. Don't go kicking your poor ol' mum in the diaphragm, young man.
Poppy (to Vincent): Take my hand, honey & let's go to bed... I want to show you just how much I missed you.
Vincent (to Poppy): Lead the way, lover.
Eep (to Vincent): Hey. Sorry did we wake you... OH for FUCK'S SAKE! Do you EVER sleep with clothes on?
Vincent (to Eep): Oh calm down. It's not as though I'm naked.
Mouse (to Vincent): Ummm... Here's your coffee. I'll just go put these donuts in the kitchen. heehee. (to Eep) If it's too much for you. You could get the stuff out of the car. :-)
Vincent (to Mouse): Thanks, hun. You're a life saver!
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. I'll do that. (to Vincent) And you. Put some goddamn pants on!
Mouse (to Eep): Thank you... (to Vincent) I do what I can. Wanda should be along shortly & I think she's dragging Robert to help, too. So we should be able to get this all done in fairly short order. Oh, and Delia said she would try to stop by later to say hello. She's been a bit swamped.
Vincent (to Mouse): Excellent. Awww, I haven't seen Delia in forever.
Eep (to Mouse): You're welcome. Your brother putting on pants?
Mouse (to Vincent): Yeah, she's been really busy since she got that new position at the museum. I hardly ever see her outside of the club... Are you purposely trying to get Eep's goat? (to Eep) If you can call them that... then yes.
Vincent (to Mouse): Eep has a goat? When on earth did you two get a goat?
Mouse (to Vincent): Haha, very funny. You know, exactly what I meant. Are those pants from the little Dutch boy collection?
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. I think they ARE from my Little Dutch Boy outfit, actually.
Mouse (to Vincent): You know, he's going to make a face when he sees you in them, right? What am I saying? Of course, you know.
Vincent (to Mouse): FINE. I suppose if you insist, I can put on those tatty old jeans I wear when I repair the car. Come on! I haven't tormented him in months. You can hardly blame me.
Mouse (to Vincent): No, no... Don't let me stop you. I know this is all part of the weird relationship you two have. And, you are not allowed to breathe a word of this, but I think he secretly missed it.
Vincent (to Mouse): OF COURSE he missed it. Who wouldn't? Seriously, though... He missed it? That softie! In that case help me find the wig that goes with these pants.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heehee, of course... I should probably feel terrible for encouraging this, but I don't. (to Eep) Oh... Hey... You're back.
Eep (to Vincent & Mouse): What the fuck are you two doing in here?
Mouse (to Eep): We were just being silly... (to Vincent) Look out he's going to give you that face. Run away.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. (to Vincent) That's what you're wearing to set up a nursery? Seriously?
Vincent (to Eep): Vat? Don't you like mine little Dutch Boy pants? Dey is gud, ja ja!
Eep (to Mouse & Vincent): Whatever. I don't care as long as he's not in his underwear anymore.
Mouse (to Eep & Vincent): HAHA! Oh my god! That's funnier than I remembered.
Vincent (to Mouse & Eep): Ha ha ha! Oh... Oh God.
Mouse (to Vincent & Eep): Oh god... I think I cracked a rib laughing so hard.
Vincent (to Mouse & Eep): Oh, ha ha ha! Ouch!
Mouse (to Vincent): I've missed you, little brother... You do realize that when you two are back for good, I expect you to stay put for a little while? I demand the same amount of time on this side. :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. Of course. I'm sure we'll want to take some time off after Victor is born. And besides, I miss home. Alright. Let me get some real pants on before your mister over there scowls me into a coma.
Mouse (to Vincent): Good... The rest of the gang should be here any time now & we should get a move on.
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. You missed your brother, didn't you?
Mouse (to Eep): Of course, silly... And, I know you missed him too. :-)
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. Yeah.
Mouse (to Eep): You know, if you told him that you missed him, nothing bad is going to happen. Or is it just easier to act all grumpy? :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. That's what you think. I have a different opinion.
Vincent (to Eep): Well, I don't care what you say, Grumpy Gus. I missed you! Shall we get this place baby ready?
Mouse (to Vincent & Eep): Yes, let's.
An hour or so later:
Vincent (to Mouse & Eep): Wow... That's a crib. That's... It's all so tiny isn't it?
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, yeah... Babies are tiny. Are you okay?
Vincent (to Mouse): Yeah... I'm peachy. Peachy with a side of keen. I mean, why would I be freaking out? Ha ha! I have no reason to freak out. It's not like I have no bloody idea what I'm doing, or anything. Yes. Just... just peachy.
Mouse (to Vincent): Whoa there, fella... Let's you & me go sit down for a minute. (to Eep) Can you handle putting that diaper thing together? I think Vincent needs to take a breather.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. I can manage. (to Vincent) Deep breaths, little man. You'll be alright.
Vincent (to Mouse): Thanks, hun. I'm alright. Just...
Mouse (to Vincent): You haven't really let all of this sink in, have you... You're not having second thoughts, are you?
Vincent (to Mouse): No, no. Nothing like that. I just... All this baby stuff in the apartment, all of it here, HOME. I just felt... Overwhelmed for a minute, I suppose. I don't know ANYTHING about babies, Mouse. I've never even spent time around one. I mean, I've been reading up on the subject, but that's hardly the same thing, is it?
Mouse (to Vincent): I thought you stayed at the inn with Poppy's newborn niece... You didn't spend any time around her?
Vincent (to Mouse): That doesn't count! She wasn't mine. And Molly was there the whole time. I spent most of my time washing dishes.
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, you're not going to be alone, little brother. And, you're supposed to be freaking out, this is normal... You're about to bring a new little person into the world. As soon as you hold him for the first time, you'll be okay. I know, it's scary but you'll do fine. I have faith in you... and Poppy.
Vincent (to Mouse): Thanks, hun. I know this is all par for the course. All the books I've read say the same thing. And THANK GOODNESS we'll have help. Could you imagine the two of us trying this on our own? Poor child wouldn't be able to contain that much fabulousness.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heehee, well you're luckier than most. You actually got to see your handiwork, so you know you don't screw up too badly. Think of all the poor slobs that go into this completely blind. And, you don't give yourself enough credit, I've seen you & Poppy in action. You make a startling wonderful team... If the two of you were doing it alone, you'd be just fine. But, I'm glad that we'll be around to help, just in case.
Vincent (to Mouse): I am too. Thanks, sweetie. I think I just needed to have a bit of a melt down. I'm still excited, just a bit scared.
Mouse (to Vincent): Completely understandable. How has Poppy been handling it?
Vincent (to Mouse): Really well, actually. She hasn't said as much, but I think she's thrilled.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh, really? Well, that's good. I have to say I'm bit surprised. I would have thought she'd have had a freak out or two by now. I mean, in just short time she went from being a fresh from stasis Poppy-sicle to a mother-to-be. I'm impressed.
Vincent (to Mouse): Mmm. Almost seems suspicious, doesn't it? Well, if she has had a freak out, she's done it someplace I can't see. Heh.
Mouse (to Vincent): I know this whole baby thing came as big shock to you both, but I am really glad you found each other.
Vincent (to Mouse): Heh... I am too.
Mouse (to Vincent): Uh oh, be prepared for the impending onslaught... I think I just heard Wanda arrive.
Wanda (to Vincent): Oh em gee! Give me a hug, you little perv monkey.
Vincent (to Wanda): Oof! Hee hee. Hi, Wanda.
Wanda (to Vincent): And, this is for leaving town without saying goodbye & for not telling me that you were having a baby. I don't why you had to go out of town, but it's so not fair.
Vincent (to Wanda): Ouch! Be CAREFUL! I'm delicate, you know. I'm sorry we had to leave so suddenly. The pregnancy came as quite a shock to us. There are some complications, so Poppy wanted to be near her family. We'll be back after the baby is born.
Wanda (to Vincent): Oh well, okay then. Glad to hear it... I can't wait to see the baby. It's going to be totes adorbz... I'll go help Gloomy in the room, so you can finish your discussion.
Vincent (to Wanda): Thanks, hun. We'll be in to help in just a second.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... She is a bit like a steamroller, isn't she?
Vincent (to Mouse): No. She's EXACTLY like a steamroller.
Mouse (to Vincent): Feeling better? Or do you want to sit in here and make everyone else do all of the work?
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. Well, as tempting as that is, if I let Wanda pick out the colors of the nursery, Poppy will never forgive me.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh god, don't know it. Have you seen the colors she painted her bedroom? I mean, it looks like a watermelon exploded.
Vincent (to Mouse): See what I mean? We'd better get in there. Clearly she can't be trusted.
Mouse (to Vincent): Ummm, before we do... I have something I should tell you. Well, it's something I should have told you a long time ago & there just never seemed to be the right time... And, with Victor coming, I thought this was the it.
Vincent (to Mouse): What is it, sweetie?
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, first off. You know the house we live in? Um, well it's mine. I bought it with money that I inherited, that's why I've never really had to have a full-time job. And, secondly, I set up a trust in your name when I realized that you were going to be a permanent part of my family. I've been putting money into it for years now, so you've got a nest egg. I hope you're not to mad that I didn't tell you all of this sooner.
Vincent (to Mouse): You did what? I... Wow, hun. Thank you. I, uh, I don't know what to say. When did you start this?
Mouse (to Vincent): Ummm, about 6 months after you moved in. I've been putting about $400 of the rent I collect into it every month. I figured one day you might want to start a family, buy a house or if something were to happen to me, I wanted you to be okay.
Vincent (to Mouse): Wow. WOW. Give me a hug you sweet, sweet woman.
Mouse (to Vincent): So, you're not mad that I didn't tell you about all of that?
Vincent (to Mouse): Of course not! Heh. I wonder if now be a good time to tell you about my will... Oh, good heavens. Which I now have to change...
Mouse (to Vincent): You have a will? ... But that's so much like a plan. I'm in shock.
Vincent (to Mouse): Heh. I have been known to plan. From time to time. When forced, that is. Believe it or not, the pirate industry can be massively uneven, so I always tried to keep myself a comfortable cushion. And, in the event something were to happen to me, I wanted to make sure you'd be able to wrap up my affairs easily enough.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... Well, thank you for that, I suppose.
Vincent (to Mouse): God, when did we get so grown up? I feel like I should go back there and put on the Little Dutch Boy wig on principle.
Mouse (to Vincent): I have no idea. It's a bit frightening. Oh, and one more thing... Vincent, I am your father.
Vincent (to Mouse): Ha ha ha! Wouldn't that be you're my sister! My mother! My sister! My mother! :-P
Mouse (to Vincent): I thought it was funnier that way... I'm Darth Mouse.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee hee. That's true. That IS funny.
Mouse (to Vincent): Alright, we should really get in there before they mutiny.
Vincent (to Mouse): Or even worse, let Wanda Paint. Speaking of which... (to Wanda) NO! Wanda, just no! No clowns!
Percy (to Vincent, Mouse, Eep & Wanda): Hello all! I came to help... What can I do?
Vincent (to Percy): Help convince Wanda that clowns are a no go.
Wanda (to Vincent & Percy): What? Don't be stupid! Everyone loves clowns.
Vincent (to Wanda & Percy): NO ONE likes clowns. Hands up who likes clowns? You'll note the complete absence of hands.
Percy (to Wanda): Oh honey, clowns are terrible... Remember that story you told me about the clown you met with your parents? That was creepy.
Wanda (to Percy): That's only because he was a schizophrenic child molester, not a clown. This is a cute clown. He doesn't look schizo!
Vincent (to Wanda): He looks like a schizo to me. Are you TRYING to give Victor a complex, because if so, bravo. That will do the trick.
Percy (to Wanda): Honey, all clowns look schizo... Name one clown that doesn't look schizo & I'll show you a mime.
Wanda (to Percy): Ewww. Mimes are just gross. They're like clowns with an over-inflated art school sense of importance.
Percy (to Wanda): That may be true, but please no clowns, Wanda... Poppy will kill you.
Wanda (to Percy): Oh OK, FINE. Since I seem to be out-voted, and you all obviously hate fun, no clowns. (to Vincent) Wait... Victor? Is that the name you picked out for the baby? It's a boy?!
Percy (to Wanda): Thank you, honey.
Vincent (to Wanda): Oh. Yes. He's a boy. Victor Harrison.
Wanda (to Percy): No problem, cutie. Psst. Don't tell Vincent, but I was only suggesting it to horrify Eep. Look at his face. Hee hee. He keeps picking up baby stuff like it was infected with the plague or something.
Percy (to Wanda): Oh? Heehee... And, that's why you are a woman after my own heart. He's probably worried that Mouse is going to come down with baby fever.
Wanda (to Percy): I'd be surprised if she didn't. I mean, she kinda raised Vincent, didn't she? And now he's all grown up, and havin' a baby.
Eep (to Percy & Wanda): I can hear you BOTH, you know.
Wanda (to Eep): I know! That's why I'm not whispering. :-D
Percy (to Eep): Well, is that why you're being all quiet, Mister Grump? Are you worried that Mouse is going to get knocked up?
Mouse (to Percy & Wanda): What are you two doing over here? Are you tormenting Eep?
Wanda (to Mouse): No! Well... Maybe just a little bit.
Eep (to Vincent & Mouse): I've got this diaper-station-table thing together. I'm going outside for a smoke for a minute.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh... Are you okay?
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. I'm fine. I just need a break for Laurel and Hardy over there.
Mouse (to Eep): Don't let 'em get to you... Go have your smoke. Now that Percy is here we should be able to finish up in no time.
Eep (to Mouse): It's fine. Don't worry. I'm an expert at tuning Wanda out. I'll be back in a second.
Wanda (to Percy): If that's the case, *you're* Hardy.
Percy (to Wanda): Why, just because I weigh a ton? I am made of metal, I can't help it, honey.
Wanda (to Percy): No, I can't be the guy with a Hitler mustache! It's insulting to my people. No, I'm not above playing the Jew card. :-P
Percy (to Wanda): If my brain could send signals to my face, you’d see I’m horrified right now... No, I'm kidding. I think you're hysterical.
Mouse (to Percy & Wanda): What did you two say to freak Eep out? And don't say nothing.
Wanda (to Mouse): Um, nothing much? We were just teasing him that he was going to be the next one with a baby. You know saying all this teeny, tiny stuff is gonna make your ovaries go into overdrive.
Percy (to Mouse): Sorry... Stop glaring at me, I'll be good.
Mouse (to Wanda & Percy): Well, that would certainly explain why he needed to go smoke... I don't need to have children when I have all of you. :-P (to Vincent) Little brother would you go check on Eep? He's probably fine, but he may need to rant for a minute. It's usually better if he has someone to rant to, otherwise, he might punch a wall.
Vincent (to Mouse): Of course, sweetie. I'll be right back. Keep an eye on Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee over there.
Mouse (to Vincent): Not to worry, I will. I've been getting a lot of practice dealing with them since you've been gone.
Moments later:
Eep (to Vincent): Hey. Mouse send you out to check on me?
Vincent (to Eep): Mmm hmm. She's afraid you might haul off and punch a wall. :-P How are you doing, Slim? Are you alright? Don't let Percy and Wanda get too you. They're... God, tell me PoppyBot and I weren't that bad when we were dating.
Eep (to Vincent): Heh. No. You guys were worse. Percy is actually slightly less obnoxious now. Not by much, but slightly. I'm alright. They didn't actually make me upset with all that baby shit, you know. I just didn't like being the butt of their two person comedy routine in there. I needed a break. How're you doing? Still freaked out?
Vincent (to Eep): Heh. Honestly? I'm scared shitless. But, I'm really chuffed. I can't wait to do Christmases and Halloweens and teach him how to drive and fly... I want to do it all properly. Have a happy, loving family. Not unstable, abusive messes like Poppy and I had. Oh. Hee hee. Sorry. I got a bit carried away there.
Eep (to Vincent): Heh. It's alright. You've changed a lot in the past year, you know. For the better, I mean. I always knew you were an OK person under all that bullshit you piled between yourself and the world. Nice to be right.
Vincent (to Eep): Oh. Well, thank you. That's nice to... Wait a minute. You just sidetracked me completely with that. You're NOT freaked out by the idea of you and Mouse having a baby, are you?
Eep (to Vincent): Uh... Shouldn't we get back inside?
Vincent (to Eep): Hee hee. Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me. (to Percy, Mouse & Wanda) We're back! Good to see you haven't painted the room with clowns or something even more terrifying.
Percy (to Vincent): Oh no, after your lovely sister threatened me with an electro-magnet, I have been a paragon of virtue.
Vincent (to Percy): Good to know.
A short time later:
Mouse (to Vincent): Little brother, we've got the walls all done. Everything is put together & I am starving.
Vincent (to Mouse, Eep, Wanda & Percy): Well, since y'all helped me get the nursery together, I'll buy dinner and a couple of cases of beer. What do we want?
Mouse (to Vincent): Chinese would wonderful.
Percy (to Vincent): Thanks for the offer, poodle, but I promised to take Wanda to a movie tonight. (to Wanda) Or have you changed your mind?
Wanda (to Percy): Oh no! You're not getting out of taking me to see the Avengers. I NEEDS to get my Loki lust on.
Percy (to Wanda): I feel like I should be jealous for that, but I can hardly blame you. He is scrumptious.
Wanda (to Percy): ISN'T HE? Black Widow isn't too bad either. Besides, you'll be reaping the benefits of the lusting.
Eep (to Wanda & Percy): Uh... Way, WAY too much fucking information!
Percy (to Wanda): Well then, why are we even still here?
Wanda (to Percy): Come on then, Tons o' Fun! Let's scoot.
Vincent (to Percy & Wanda): Hee hee. Well, I can't say that I blame you. Thank you for your help today. I really appreciate it.
Percy (to Vincent): Not a problem, honey.
Wanda (to Vincent): You know I had a blast! Come here, Short Stack! Gimme a hug. Ooo! Don't you ever run off without telling me again. We'll see you, Poppy and the itty bitty when you guys get back.
Percy (to Vincent, Mouse & Eep): See you all later!
Mouse (to Eep): So, how are you feeling? I'm sorry to sick Vincent on you, but you had that brooding face when you walked out to smoke.
Vincent (to Mouse): When ISN'T he making a broody face? OK, Gloomies, I'm going to go pick up the Chinese and some beer. I haven't driven my car in FOREVER. My poor neglected baby.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh. We'll see you shortly. I'm going to enjoy your couch & TV while you're gone.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. Please do. Be back in a flash.
Mouse (to Eep): So... What's got you all quiet, Felix my love?
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Uh... Nothing. It's nothing.
Mouse (to Eep): Pull the other one, it's got bells on.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Heh heh.
Mouse (to Eep): If you don't want to talk about it. Fine... But, I think you're being silly.
Eep (to Mouse): Really. It's nothing. I just wasn't as freaked out by Percy and Wanda teasing me as I thought I would be. About the thing.
Mouse (to Eep): The thing? Is that a technical term?
Eep (to Mouse): Yes.
Mouse (to Eep): So, you weren't freaked out about the teasing, but you can't seem to say the word baby? Hmmm... So, if I threw you to the ground, stripped off my clothes & told you I wanted a baby, you'd be fine with that? :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Uhhhh... Heh. You had me up until the "wanted a baby" part.
Mouse (to Eep): I was just kidding, anyway...
Eep (to Mouse): I know. And that doesn't mean you and I can't... I mean, um...
Mouse (to Eep): Really? You are such a boy, sometimes... C'mere you.
Meanwhile:
Poppy (to Vincent): Hello? Honey, can you hear me? I hope this stupid thing is working.
Vincent (to Poppy): Poppy! Hey, lover. How are you? We finished the nursery. No horrible primary colors or pastels, as promised.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh, that's wonderful to hear. I was just missing you a little. Molly & Bernard have been doting on me all day, I just made my escape to the Falcon with the excuse that I was tired. So, I thought I'd check on you. I know it's silly of me, you haven't even been gone that long. How are you?
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. It's fine, hun. I miss you too. I'm doing fine. How are you feeling? Is Victor still doing a number on your internal organs.
Poppy (to Vincent): Heh... I think I finally found something he likes and he has been relatively calm, only with minor kicks. Molly got me a rocking chair, she said it worked when she was pregnant. So, I've been sitting in it & reading out loud. I don't know if the reading out loud actually helps, but it makes me feel better.
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh.. Heh. That sounds totes adorable, lover. Well, I didn't think it was possible that I could miss you more, but I do. I should be back tomorrow, though.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh good, I can't wait. How is everyone else? Any exciting news?
Vincent (to Poppy): Everyone is doing fine. Robert was working so he couldn't help. Percy stopped by, believe it or not.
Poppy (to Vincent): Really? That's surprising after the way he was acting the other day.
Vincent (to Poppy): I was surprised, let me tell you. He and Wanda together are something else. Delia stopped by. She and Leon are still together & she has a new job at the museum.
Poppy (to Vincent): I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing well. It'll be nice to be back.
Vincent (to Poppy): It will. I've missed everyone. They've all been crazy supportive too. And I can't wait for us to be back home together. This place just doesn't feel the same without you.
Poppy (to Vincent): Well, this side doesn't feel the same without you, honey... I have to admit that I feel a bit better knowing that you missed me. I had a momentary freakout this morning when I woke up & you weren't next to me.
Vincent (to Poppy): Ha ha ha! I did the same thing, hun. Heh. It's funny how used to lying next to you I got.
Poppy (to Vincent): Heh... You sound a little strange, honey. Is everything alright with you?
Vincent (to Poppy): Heh. I'm fine. I just miss you. I should get going. Mouse and Eep are waiting for their food.
Poppy (to Vincent): Alright, I'll see you soon, honey. I love you.
Vincent (to Poppy): I love you too. I'll see you soon, lover.
A short time later:
Vincent (to Eep & Mouse): Well. I was just going to apologize for taking so long with the food, but it looks like you two kept yourselves busy.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh uh...
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh calm down. Like this is the first time I've caught you two making out.
Mouse (to Vincent): Sorry... we got a little carried away.
Vincent (to Mouse): So I see. Eep's shirt is on the other side if the couch if you're looking for it. :-P
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... Why do I suddenly feel like a teenager?
Vincent (to Mouse): Probably because you keep acting like one. Like I can talk... Anyhoo, I have food, and I have beer. Although, maybe I should keep you two away from the booze.
Mouse (to Vincent): If we'll make out with each other when completely sober, little brother, booze isn't going to be a problem. Now, pass over some food. I'm starving.
Vincent (to Mouse): Yes, ma'am! (to Eep) Awww, don't put on your shirt on my behalf, Slim. ;-P
Eep (to Vincent): Fuck off and give me a beer.
Mouse (to Vincent): Boy... It sure is awkward in here, now.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hmmm? What? Sorry, sweetie. My mind was elsewhere. Oh dear. I've made Eep go all red haven't I? Hee hee. Sorry, Slim.
Mouse (to Vincent): Whatcha thinking about, little brother?
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh... Nothing much. Poppy gave me a call when I was picking up dinner. She found a way to make Victor stop kicking quite so much. Apparently a rocking chair and a story does wonders to quell boisterous baby boys.
Mouse (to Vincent): Awww, I bet that's adorable. So, I take it you're going to go back tomorrow. huh?
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh, um, yes. I'm sorry, sweetie. I know I didn't stay very long, but I just...
Eep (to Vincent): You miss her, huh?
Vincent (to Eep): Heh. Yeah.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm actually surprised you didn't head back as soon as the nursery was done.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. I thought about it, but I figured I needed to at least try to get some rest before I cross over again.
Mouse (to Vincent): Heh... Are you actually going to be able to rest here?
Vincent (to Mouse): If last night is any indication, eventually exhaustion will put me down for a few hours, but... No. Not really. Are you actually suggesting I head back now? Heh. I thought you were going to try to guilt trip me to stay longer. :-P
Mouse (to Vincent): Yes... You're not going to be able to sleep here without her & you'll be useless tomorrow. I'll miss you but you have higher priorities than my feelings... Besides, that's my nephew & his mother you're worried about.
Vincent (to Mouse): Heh. When you're right, sweetie, you're right. Give me a hug, sweet sister o' mine. (to Eep) And you too, Grumpy! Don't make that face. I know you missed me. How could you not?
Mouse (to Vincent): We'll clean up in here & lock up for you, if you want to head out soon.
Vincent (to Mouse): Yes, I do actually. Thank you! I'll see y'all soon. Until then, miss me, because we'll be missing you. Love you!
Mouse (to Vincent): Love you, too. (to Eep) Now, that he's gone... Where were we?
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. I'm not sure. You'll have to remind me.
A couple hours later:
Vincent (to Poppy): Poppy? Hun? Are you still awake?
Poppy (to Vincent): Huh? Who? Honey? Am I dreaming?
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm sorry, lover. I didn't mean to wake you up.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh no, it's alright, honey. I'm glad that you did... Is something wrong? You're back early.
Vincent (to Poppy): No, nothing's wrong, sweetie. We were done earlier than expected, and since it didn't look like anyone needed me...
Poppy (to Vincent): Well, your son & I are very happy that you're back, lover.
Vincent (to Poppy): I'm happy to be back. I missed you two. Hee. And now, I feel ready to lie down and sleep for a day and a year.
Poppy (to Vincent): Let's get you tucked in then, lover.
Vincent (to Poppy): That sounds divine, hun. I don't know about you, but I slept terribly last night. It'll be good to be where I belong.
Poppy (to Vincent): Awww, I love you.
Vincent (to Poppy): Mmmm. I love you too, Poppy. Heh. And you too, Victor. Don't go kicking your poor ol' mum in the diaphragm, young man.
Poppy (to Vincent): Take my hand, honey & let's go to bed... I want to show you just how much I missed you.
Vincent (to Poppy): Lead the way, lover.
