Mouse (to Marlena): I haven't a clue, but I seriously hope there's coffee made, sweetie.
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. There's coffee. Sorry about the early morning wake-up. Marlena couldn't wait.
Marlena (to Mouse): Daddy made you breakfast & I helped.
Mouse (to Marlena): Sweetie, this isn't like the time you helped Mrs. Gardner make breakfast for St. Patrick's Day, is it? (to Eep) Heh, clearly. What's going on? Why did she put this crown on my head?
Eep (to Marlena): Mars, remember what we talked about? (to Mouse) I know you're kinda turned around, but, um, it's your birthday today.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh wow. I guess I am turned around. That explains the hat, then. I think I need that coffee, now.
Marlena (to Eep): That it was supposed to be a surprise and... I don't remember.
Eep (to Marlena): That Mom had a long day yesterday, so we weren't gonna wake her up too early and bug her.
Marlena (to Eep): Oh... I forgot. I'm sorry.
Eep (to Mouse): Here you go. Coffee, cream and sugar. Don't worry. I didn't make the coffee. We went down to the cafe and picked it up. (to Marlena) Don't tell me. Tell your mom.
Marlena (to Mouse & Eep): I'm sorry for waking you up, Mommy. Happy birthday. I'm going to go play in my room, now.
Mouse (to Eep): You are wonderful. Best present ever. (to Marlena) Give me a hug before you run off... Thank you.
Eep (to Mouse): Really? Huh. Coffee is all you want, huh? Guess I'll take the other gift back.
Mouse (to Eep): Wait a minute. I didn't say that. I'm just feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. Give me a second to get my bearings.
Eep (to Mouse): Damn. Where the hell does she all that damn energy? She was up at 8 fucking am. We didn't somehow make a morning person, did we? Anyway. I'll let you get back to sleep. I can keep Mars out of your hair for a while if you want.
Mouse (to Eep): No, no. I'm awake... and she always wakes up early, it's quite terrifying.
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. You can say that again. So, um, your present... I, uh, it's from before all this--craziness. If you don't like it, I won't be insulted or anything, and I can get you something else. So don't feel bad or anything.
Mouse (to Eep): Will you just shut up and give me my present? I'm sure I'll love it.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Heh. Yeah. Sorry,
Mouse (to Eep): Heehee, you're such a worry wart. So, did you guys actually make breakfast? I think I need to eat something. These antibiotics are making me a little queasy.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. We made blueberry waffles. Lemme go get you a plate.
Mouse (to Eep): That sounds delicious.
Eep (to Mouse): Here you go. Oh. Um, you opened it. Is it OK? I mean, like I said, I won't be insulted if you want something else.
Mouse (to Eep): No, I like it a lot. It's beautiful.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh good! I wasn't sure. Heh, I was worried it wasn't... well, you know.
Mouse (to Eep): Heh... I just spent five years in a slightly more advanced Victorian age, you could have given me a 8 track player & I would have been ecstatic. But, I do really like it. Thank you very much.
Eep (to Mouse): So, for Christmas you want a cup of coffee and an 8 track player. Got it.
Mouse (to Eep): I wouldn't go that far, but I'll probably want the coffee. :-P
Several hours later:
Percy (to Lulu): Hey there, honey... What's with all the notebooks?
Lulu (to Percy): I uh, was designing things... I'm not really sure what they do. It's all very theoretical.
Percy (to Lulu): Oh honey, I'm sorry I gave you that puzzle. Let's go find Wanda & see if we can come up with a distraction.
Lulu (to Percy): Ye gods, that sounds fabulous.
A short time later:
Wanda (to Lulu & Percy): Hey short, blue-haired n' sexy and tall, blue-suited n' sexy. What brings you two to my door?
Percy (to Wanda): Our Miss Lulu needed a bit of a distraction, honey & I thought you were the one to provide it. ;-)
Lulu (to Wanda): He's being cutely worrisome. It's sweet.
Wanda (to Lulu & Percy): Hee hee. Oh, I'm sure I can come up with something. Come on in!
Percy (to Wanda): You are wonderful, honey!
Wanda (to Percy): I know, but feel free to keep saying it. ;-)
Percy (to Wanda): You've got yourself a deal, pretty lady.
Lulu (to Wanda): Heehee. Have you seen the littlest Eep, yet? What am I saying, of course, you have. You live next door.
Wanda (to Lulu): Huh? Littlest Eep? What are you talking about?
Lulu (to Wanda): Oh, yesterday when I came to get you for the movie I ran into a little girl on the porch. Eep said she was his... Judging by the look on your face, he was probably pulling my leg.
Wanda (to Lulu): Oh good gods! He TOTALLY got you. Eep with a KID?
Lulu (to Wanda): Well, he certainly got me good.
Percy (to Wanda & Lulu): Oh, you mean Marlena, honey?
Wanda (to Percy): Wait. WHAT?
Percy (to Wanda & Lulu): I just said that it was probably Marlena that Lulu met... Did I day something wrong?
Wanda (to Percy): The kid's name was Marlena?
Percy (to Wanda): Yes, that would be what her mother named her, honey.
Wanda (to Percy): Marlena was Eep's mom's name. Did they adopt a kid or something? What the hell is going on over there?
Lulu (to Percy & Wanda): Wow, I'm confused as all get out.
Percy (to Lulu): Honey, I'm not sure I have the energy to explain the whole where do babies come from thing & honestly you should know by now. :p
Lulu (to Wanda): I have no idea. I think I'm going to go home & you should go investigate. ;-)
Percy (to Wanda & Lulu): Oh sweeties, there's not really anything to get all revved up about.
A few hours later:
Mouse (to Marlena): Sweetie, you should really be in bed. It's late. What's wrong?
Marlena (to Mouse): Mommy, I can't sleep. Can I sit out here with you for a little while?
Mouse (to Marlena): Well, okay but only because we're in a new house and I know you were worried about me. Come on, hop up.
Marlena (to Mouse): I know, but I had a bad dream and Barrymore was no help.
Mouse (to Marlena): Heh. It's okay, sweetie. Bad dreams can be scary, but it's not real. I'll be right here reading my book.
Marlena (to Mouse): Thank you, Mommy. I'll just curl up like a little mouse. I won't be a bother.
Eep (to Mouse & Marlena): Oh. Hey. What are you two still doing up?
Mouse (to Eep): The little miss here had a bad dream, so I told her she could curl up me while I read my book. What are you still doing up, Mister?
Marlena (to Mouse & Eep): This bed is much bigger than my bed... or mommy's old bed. Why's it so big?
Eep (to Mouse): Ah. I was painting a little bit. (to Marlena) Because I'm taller than you and your mom.
Marlena (to Eep): Oh... Are you going to sleep in the same bed?
Mouse (to Marlena): I thought you said you were going to be quiet like a mouse? If you're feeling better, you can go back to your own bed. (to Eep) Oh. I hope we weren't bothering you.
Eep (to Marlena): Um... Yeah. (to Mouse) Nah. I shouldn't be left alone to my own devices. Heh. I have a tendency to stop functioning like a normal person.
Marlena (to Mouse): I'll be good. (to Eep) Oh...
Mouse (to Eep): Heh. I just thought you were coming to check up on us because we were disturbing whatever you were working on. You could join us, you know. I mean, I know it's not a blanket fort, but it's comfy. Oh and now it's also filled with cats. Hello feline family.
Eep: What the...? Camille? Thomas? Go the hell home! (to Mouse) Those are Otto's other two kids. They live with Wanda and Robert. Theoretically.
Mouse (to Eep): Heehee, it would be cute if they didn't take up so much space.
Eep: Alright. Go. GO you pains in the butts! If Otto told you to come check on us, you can go report to him that we're fine.
Mouse (to Eep): Heh. He likes to keep tabs on us. We're his humans. Oh. Mars is asleep. Wanna grab her & put her to bed? Or just leave her here?
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. Don't I know it? I can put her to bed or she can stay here, if you want. I don't mind either way. What?
Mouse (to Eep): Nothing. I was just looking at you & thinking how handsome you are. And, I'm just impressed how well you've handled all of this.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Um, thanks. And don't be too impressed. I mean, I already had time to get used to the idea that we were gonna have kids. I mean, this is way sooner than I was expecting, and I have NO FUCKING IDEA what we're gonna do financially... But what are we gonna do? We don't have a choice, right? We'll figure it out. We gotta. And, um, Mars is pretty damn awesome, you know? You've been doing a good job.
Mouse (to Eep): We'll figure it out. Besides, I still-- I mean, we own this house, right? That means we have rent coming in. And, I'm glad you like her. I was debating exchanging her for a different model, but I decided to keep the one I had. :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah, we still own the house, and I'm still working two jobs... It might be tight, but I've lived with worse. We'll be OK.
Mouse (to Eep): Well… Oh geez, I still have a job here. Damn, I'm going to have to do something about that. We can't both be working nights. I am not going to worry about it right this second. Come and curl up in bed with us. We'll have a nice family puppy pile.
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. More like a cat pile. That sounds nice. Shove over a little bit.
Mouse (to Eep): ... This is going to be my favorite moment for awhile. I've got my sleeping child on one side & my handsome husband on the other. I love you, Felix.
Eep (to Mouse): Hmmm? Oh. Heh. Love you too, Killer.
