AN: I started this a while ago and finally had the push to publish it. There is more coming I just have to tie up a few things. Oh and I don't own any of this. Obviously.

Alfredo Aldarisio had waited 1 year, 11 months, 16 days, 21 hours and 23 seconds to see Olive Snook. Rather, it had taken that long for him to regain the courage to return to the Pie Hole. A new market for his homeopathic remedies had emerged four towns away when a plant supplying jobs to most residents un expectantly shut down. Alfredo had opened a small shop on a corner in which he could properly sell his wares, rather than sell them to the sporadic lonely.

Although he had moved on with his life, Alfredo's mind never strayed too far from the thought of Olive Snook. She was just as fresh as the daisies she occasionally wore in her blonde bob. He remembered the distant look that crossed her face whenever she saw the Pie maker, but he also remembered the distinct beat his heart had when he was around her. It was fast but somehow it felt light. Almost as if he was floating. He didn't care if all of the air was sucked out of the room. Just as long as he was holding Olive's hand as they flew into oblivion.

Even though he had been stationary for a while, he had yet to buy a car. He figured that he was missing clients by traveling alone. The bus stop let him off three blocks from the Pie Hole, but he didn't mind the walk. He was especially fascinated with a new restaurant in the shape of a giant cow. He watched as udder elevators brought hungry patrons into the cows belly. He made a mental note to stop by there the next time he was in town.

The Pie Hole was filled as always, but Alfredo was able to grab his usual booth by the front windows. He tried to calm himself without taking some drops, but the excitement was too much to bare.

"Hi and welcome to the Pie Hole! What home cooked flavor could I get for you today?" Alfredo raised his head dramatically in hopes of seeing his beloved, but he was shocked to see a young redhead, most likely just out of high school. She had the same green uniform which her hair flowed over. Alfredo squinted at the girl. "Would you like a suggestion? I really like the Raspberry.. but really anythings good here. Ned's a genius." She smiled and waved at the man in the kitchen with the rolling pin. He laughed and shook his head.

A brunette that Alfredo recognized came into his line of view. She caught his glance and her mouth opened a little. Alfredo raised her hand and called her over.

"Sir is everything okay? I'm new here so i'm sorry if I messed up." The redhead looked apologetically at him and she nervously tugged at her uniform.

"Is every thing okay sir?" The girl named Chuck stared at him for a minute finally realizing who he was.

"I was just wondering if Miss Olive Snook still worked at this establishment?" Chuck frowned and tried to think of ways to make the news go over better.

"Actually, she opened her own restaurant. She hasn't worked here in close to a year." Chuck's heart went out to the man who she had bought herbal mood enhancers from. For the Aunts that were no longer depressed, and the Aunts who no longer thought she was dead. Especially for the one that was not an Aunt at all.

Alfredo felt as if he had been punched in the stomach. She could be half way across the country or even the world. He had missed his opportunity, she was already gone.

"Luckily, it's only a few blocks away! I could give you the address, but you can't really miss it." Chuck paused. "It's a giant cow." Alfredo laughed, Olive would have opened the giant bovine eating establishment.

"Thank you so very much."

"If you see Olive, tell her I say hello. I never get to see her anymore. Tell her, Chuck says hi." They both smiled and Alfredo picked up his jacket.

"So you won't want pie?" The redhead asked as he left. Alfredo was nervous, but he was happily nervous. He didn't want to take any pills, this was a buzz he wanted to keep.