Disclaimer: I don't own Regular Show. It belongs to J. G. Quintel

It was a lovely day in the park. It was sunny, the trees are flushed in green, and everything looked.. nice.

Its a perfect day for my first day then.

I thanked the gods or whoever there is to thank about such a wonderful weather.

I stopped walking when I finally saw the place.

Thankfully, looks like nothing much have changed since.

"The Park.." I looked up to the sign.

And I grinned.

"Paige... I really didn't expect you coming earlier than expected." Benson said neutrally, looking almost bored before he gave a small smile. "You sure changed a lot."

I grinned, my heart beating fast in excitement from being here again.

I mean, its been a really long time since I've been here. And I can't wait to explore the park and meet the crew.

"Same goes for you, Uncle Benson" I giggled. "Though I can't say the same for you Skips. You don't look like you've changed. At all that its almost scary." I joked

Skips laughed uncomfortably.

'Oooh.. awkward area.' I inwardly winced.

"So Paige, what brings you here?" Uncle Benson was quick to change the topic.

I took a deep breath.

"Well...Aside from visiting..uh..well.. not really a visit... since..uh.." another deep breath.

'Its okay Paige. You can do this'

"I want to work here."

Benson did a spit-take from his coffee.

"You want to what?!"

I raised my hands defensively. "As a part-time helper. Come on Uncle. Please? I really want to stay here for a while."

Benson looked at me like I was crazy. Skips matching his expression.

"I'm calling your parents"

"No Uncle! I mean, they already know. I.I.. told them I'll be working here." I quickly lied, before sipping my coffee, trying to ease myself "Its only temporary...Only until I decide that I'm ready for a full time job."

That or if my brother Matt finds out about this.

"Paige you did not just graduate highschool and college, and even got a diploma, just to work here 'until you're ready'. That's almost like slacking off. And trust me, We already have enough slackers around here."

I laughed nervously. "Oh uncle...you know I'm not that much of a.. 'slacker'. .. I promise I'll be really helpful with lots of tasks here in the park."

Cue the most innocent eyes I could manage.

Benson narrowed his eyes.

"Right Skips?" I gently turned to look at him

"Uhh.. It's only part-time right? In a short time.."

I nodded.

Skips turned to Benson. "Give her a chance Benson."

I turned to Benson, who was tapping his head in thought, finally considering it.

"...No."

"What?! Come on. Pleeeeeeease? It's only for a while...okay. until I'm ready or my brother comes for me. Without calling him of course"

Comeonecomeoncomeonnnn

"Alright. Fine. But you better expect lesser pay because this is part-time and its you."

I jumped in joy, ignoring how I almost knocked over our drinks on the table

"Oh my gosh. Thank you so much Uncle! I love you!" I hugged my uncle, who only grunted "You too Skips."

"..Hey.. by the way... where's Pops?"

I looked around the park, searching for the familiar jolly 'ol Pops.

But yeah.. I think the park changed a bit too much for me... It didn't get uglier or anything.. but.. It looks like everything was moved around such as the position of the trees and stuff.. So it became hard for me to get around anymore.

Well.. at least it'll call for a good exploration time later.

When I was pretty sure I wansn't going to find Pops anytime soon, I approached a duo that seemed to be groundkeepers. Though they weren't at all familiar to me, they're familiar to Pops right?

"Um, hey guys" I timidly greeted the strange duo, who seemed to be arguing over something.

'..Bad timing?'

Apparently too busy arguing to hear me.

"I told you, you should have pushed 'B' in the game! Now see? We LOST!" The smaller of the pair, a racoon half the size of the other one, snarled heatedly.

Meanwhile, the other one, a blue jay, seemed to have a cool face as he answered his friend. "Dude, we lost because you suck."

"NO I DID NOT!"

"Yes. You did."

"NO"

"Yes."

"NO!"

"Ye-"

"EXCUSE ME!" I cut in, hopefully preventing that conversation from escalating to something. "Would you guys mind if I ask something?"

"You just did" The raccoon answered, much to my irritation.

I face-palmed. Looking at the raccoon with a stern gaze. (Which seemed to be ignored)

"Did you guys know or see where a jolly old guy, with um.. a big head around here?"

"Oh you mean Pops? He went back to the house, why?" The blue jay asked curiously

I once again face palmed.

Should have just waited.

I sighed. "I'm Paige. Umm, starting tomorrow I'll be working as one of the grounds keeper. Nice to meet you guys..I guess"

"You mean Benson's gonna replace someo-OWWW" Mordecai elbowed Rigby. painfully from how it looks.

If Mordecai felt remorse or not, he didn't show it and turned to me "Nice to meet you Paige. I'm Mordecai, and this is Rigby."

"And we're the awesomest partners around here!" 'Rigby' added.

I laughed. Awesomest? "Cool, I guess I'll see you around then. Good luck with raking the leaves too, since.. they're.. all over the ground now."

"Huh? Oh man!"

When I returned to the house, I was glad to have found Pops finally.

We shared a hug, went to the dining area for tea, and chatted.

It was fun to say the least. We just talked about some good ol' memories and some pretty funny stories.

But what got me interested the most were Pop's stories about Rigby and Mordecai.. and my initial meeting with them.

They're.. interesting

Though I don't really think I should go anywhere near them.

I already have enough problems and a troublemaker in a way myself.

Here's hoping for a peaceful stay this time.