After the events known as the "Big Picture Show", the three boys that had come to be known as the "Ed Boys", or simply, the "Eds", had been separated. It was done so quickly that none of them could believe it, especially not poor Eddy, the one who was left behind.
Eddy came over a few days after the incident to talk to his nerdy friend, Eddward Mariam Jones, or Double D as everyone called him. He was shocked to see signs of a scuffle in the front yard, along with the signature black hat on the ground, and a note that was definitely in Double D's handwriting.
"Dear Ed and Eddy,
My Mother is taking me away from here. I will attempt to stay… but I'm afraid it might be futile. I'm sorry. We've had fun. I liked being friends with you, even if it was hazardous to our health. It seems Mother wishes to send me to a private school. Take care of yourselves, my friends, for truly you two were the only real family I ever had. I'm sorry that it took me this last escapade to figure this out. I can't protect you both from yourselves anymore… I'm so sorry… please, stay safe.
Sincerely, your fellow Ed, Double D,
Eddward Mariam Jones."
Eddy's eyes widened in fear as he clutched both the hat and the note. They had taken away the brains of the team… the brawn! Eddy broke off at a sprint across the cul-de-sac as he heard the unmistakable wailing of his oldest friend, Edward Monroe, or Ed for short. Eddy was horrified to see people put him on a bus as he struggled. "ED!" Eddy called as he ran over. Sarah was weeping, being held back by her parents as they held a stern gaze at the boys.
"EDDY, HELP ME! THEY ARE TAKING ME AWAY AND WILL NOT LET GO OF ED!" the poor gentle giant cried out as he was shoved onto the bus before the vehicle drove away with Ed screaming and banging, trying to get out.
Eddy ran after the bus to the end of the cul-de-sac before he broke, collapsing to the ground with his hands still clutching the hat and note. While many knew that Eddy was the man with the plan, both Ed and Double D could secretly attest that Eddy was actually the heart of the group, being the one they pretty much revolved around. The ten year olds were separated in one of the cruelest ways.
Kevin and Nazz picked the unconscious Eddy off the ground. Everyone was in shock, especially the adults, at Eddy's reaction to the loss of his best friends; Edd and Ed. Deep in his sub-conscious, Eddy knew this was all his fault, and the guilt was eating at him.