Littlefoot and Cera are meeting with their friends to tell them the good news. They already told everyone in Littlefoot and Cera's extended families about it. Only Ducky, Petrie and Spike don't know what is new. They are meeting at the Tall Trees.
"Hey guys; Littlefoot and I are together now," Cera said.
"That is great; yep, yep, yep," Ducky said.
"Me think so too," Petrie replied.
"Uh-huh," Spike added.
Littlefoot and Cera were glad their friends think their love is great news.
"Hey Littlefoot; your grandpa seems down all the time," Ducky observed.
Littlefoot nodded.
"Yeah; my grandma died and Grandpa is devastated; just mentioning her brings tears to his eyes; he also hasn't eaten since Grandma's death," Littlefoot said.
Meanwhile, Topsy and Tria went by to see Grandpa Longneck. They saw that he was still very upset and tried to cheer him up. The elderly male looked at the threehorn couple and smiled weakly.
"Hi Topsy, Tria," Grandpa said.
"You okay?" Topsy asked.
Grandpa lowered his head.
"No; my heart still aches; I still hear her voice in my head; I don't think I'll ever feel better," Grandpa said, near tears.
Topsy walked closer to the distraught elderly male. Consoling others was never his strong point; but, he would do his best.
"I know you loved her; she loved you too; just like I loved my first wife; I was devastated for a long time just like you are now; the pain of losing a loved one never goes away completely; but, time heals all wounds," Topsy replied, also near tears.
Soon enough, Grandpa pulled Topsy into an embrace and broke down. The threehorn also broke down because of the sad sight. The one thing that he didn't do was pull away. He wasn't usually the hugging type; but, in this case, he would make an exception since his friend was heartbroken. Tria watched the scene from a distance only to break down as well. She hung her head in sympathy for Grandpa Longneck. Tears flowed freely from her eyes; Littlefoot and Cera showed up just as a cry-fest was happening. Littlefoot and Cera looked over at Topsy and Grandpa Longneck; they were surprised that they were hugging each other. It was something they hardly ever did; unless it was for comfort.
"Poor Grandpa; he's not usually the crying type; but, you'll know something is serious if he cries," Littlefoot said.
Several moments later, Topsy and Grandpa broke their embrace and dried their tears.
"Sorry about that Topsy," Grandpa said.
The threehorn shrugged.
"I got over the initial shock when you pulled me into that embrace; but, I also sensed that you needed a hug," Topsy said.
Grandpa nodded.
"I don't feel much better; but, that hug did help somewhat," Grandpa replied.
"That's good; I'm not usually the type that's good at consoling people; you were always better at it; in fact, you made me feel better after I talked to you about my nightmare of the Great Earthshake; on the day that it happened," Topsy recalled.
Tria was shocked at the revelation. She never knew Topsy met Grandma and Grandpa Longneck after the Great Earthshake. Littlefoot and Cera knew what happened to the grown ups after the tragedy.
A while later, Topsy and Tria said goodbye and left for their nest. Grandpa seemed to be cheered up after that pep-talk from Topsy. He knew the threehorn had a soft side even with his gruff exterior.
"How long were you two standing there?" Grandpa asked.
"Long enough to see you and dad hug each other; it's rare for him to show a softer side," Cera commented.
Grandpa nodded. He may have lost a wife; but, when Littlefoot and Cera get married, he'll gain some more in-laws. Cera is especially glad about it since she always looked up to Grandpa Longneck as a grandfather; and now he can be once she and Littlefoot get married.
There you have it; another Grandpa/Topsy friendship scene. Topsy may not seem to be the type of guy with a soft side; but, even tough guys can show emotion.
