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After the twins ate their chicken, which their uncle prepared for them for lunch, they were in the attic discussing whether or not to share a room.

"Mabel, I need my space. We're not 12 anymore also, we need our privacy."

"But Dipper, I'm going to be lonely and scared without you. Please Dip."

"Mabel, you can take the attic and I'll take the room that used to have the body switching rug. Besides you're not going to be annoyed at my pet peeves and you can have as many sleepovers as you can."

"Fine. But, can we sometimes have sleepovers together. You know, I'll sleep in your room with you or reverse. This room creeps me out sometimes anyway so I know I can't handle this."

"Ugh! Sure Mabel. Only because you're my favorite sister."

Dipper smiled and embraced Mabel in hug. As they hugged Dipper remembered that they were going to ask Stan questions. The younger twin broke the bond and started to run down the stairs leaving Mabel confused.

"Dipper you forgot to say pat, pat. Oh, whatever."

...

Stan was sitting in the sofa, peacefully watching television while yelling at a boxing match that was occurring live.

"Damn. Are you serious? How did Herald win the match?"

"Grunkle Stan! Now can I ask the questions?"

Stan turned his head to only see Dipper standing next to him with anxious eyes which scared Stan because he didn't remember seeing Dipper enter the room.

"What is it kiddo?" Stan muttered under his breath.

"Okay, first off where is Wendy? Does she still live in Gravity Falls?"

"Oh Wendy. I haven't talked to her in a long time. Like let's say three years at the most. She quit her job here four years ago. She claimed I wasn't paying her enough money for her to save up to college or whatever she said. I did see her at her graduation and I swear you should see her smile there. That was the first time I saw her smile ever since you two first came and you two telling her jokes and entertaining her. After you two left for school, her happiness disappeared. Wendy will just come in and did her job then end her shift without saying a word to me. I swear she was like a mindless ghost."

Dipper took all the information in and wished he saw her at her graduation but, with the distance apart they are he knew it wasn't possible. He was glad that she graduated and got a new job but only one question was popping in his head.

"I'm glad to hear this but, where is she now?"

"Wendy is now in Seattle. She's still in college and is studying to become a therapist. Her father and her brothers still live here though. Her father tells me news about Wendy every month because he knows I care about her."

Dipper felt his heart skip a beat once he knew where she was. He even blushed and had a strong desire to hop into his car to drive to Seattle to find Wendy. The problem is he promised his sister to stay in Gravity Falls with her no matter what. Dipper's hopes were soon crushed when he remembered the promise.

"Dipper your blushing like a madman. I can't believe you still have feelings for her even if you haven't seen her in a long time. You're like a crazy lovesick puppy."

"Grunkle Stan!"

"Okay, okay. I bet you're wondering where Soos is. Soos doesn't live in Gravity Falls anymore. He moved to his father in Arizona along with his grandma. It was sad seeing him go as well. Also, I forgot to tell you, after Wendy's graduation, I invited her and Soos to eat dinner. We ate at that restaurant that Mabel went on her first date with that creep. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the bill but, I'm glad we were together for the last time. Soos moved shortly after Wendy left for college. He even took my fez as a memory for working here. I miss them two a lot now that I remember this."

Dipper felt sorry for his great uncle. He knew deep down Stan is always yearning for company because he was lonely. As he thought this he mentally reminded himself to bond with Stan that summer. As he felt sympathy for his uncle he saw in the corner of his eyes, Mabel walked toward them and sat on the floor near the sofa.

"Stan where is Waddles? Is he still alive?"

"For the pig, he now lives in a happily in a petting zoo, next town. Don't worry he's safe because I visit him every month because looking at him reminds me of you two and your shenanigans."

Stan could feel tears run down his cheeks and was trying hard not to let it all out because he hated the fact that he was lonely. When Mabel saw this she got up and hugged her uncle as well as Dipper. They were happy that they are going to spend time this summer with their Grunkle. Dipper broke away from the embrace but, Mabel continued to hug Stan and was crying.

"Grunkle Stan, why don't you stop living here? Why not live in a retirement home along with other people? I know you won't be lonely anymore if you do that." Mabel said breaking away from the hug and was wiping tears away from her eyes.

"That might be the case Mabel. I might sell this place and move to a retirement home. Besides ever since a new amusement park opened up in Portland, that's hogging everyone's attention, business became very slow. Tourists hardly visit this place. Which is why I might close the Mystery Shack."

Mabel at that point was crushed at those words. The Mystery Shack, where she had many great memories and her home away from home being closed. Dipper on the other hand had a face full of dismay. He opened his mouth to object the idea of closing it but, realized that Stan needs to rest and retire from business.

"Okay now enough with this talk because this is making me depressed already. Why don't you both go and explore the town to see what changed."

Dipper grinned and nodded. He was anxious to see familiar faces and wanted to solve unexplained mysteries but, tried to reject it.

"Mabel want to go? Who knows you'll bump into Candy or Grenda."

Mabel eyes sparked at the name of her old friends. She haven't spoken to them in five years due to her losing their phone numbers.

"You bet!"

The twins made their way toward the door and turned around to look at Stan, who had sleepy eyes, watching television.

"Hey Stan. Want us to bring you something?"

"What? Oh can you bring me my medications from the pharmacy?"

"Okay. If something happens call us."

"Sure kid."

After hearing the door close behind the twins, Stan muted the television and closed his eyes.

"Crazy kids." Stan muttered and fell asleep.

...

Dipper and Mabel drove into town and looked around in awe. Gravity Falls looked more empty and deserted as well as fewer people than before. This broke their hearts but, were happy to see many familiar and new faces around. Among those faces was a fifteen year old boy who was following them into town. The boy was lucky that they didn't recognize them and was admiring Mabel. The boy is Gideon.

"Mabel, my sweet peach dumpling, we'll finally be together."

As Dipper drove past Gideon, Mabel was shocked when she saw his eyes. She knew those were the eyes that were spying on her earlier and noticed those eyes belonged to a teenage boy. A very cute boy, she thought. Mabel could feel her cheeks warm at the thought of finally having an epic summer romance.

When Dipper turned off the engine of the car once they were parked he noticed Mabel blushing and squealing.

"Why are you blushing? Saw a cute boy?"

Mabel nodded and squealed louder. She was happy that she has an admirer who was looking for her. She knew she had to find the boy again.

"I'll be right back Dip. I'm just going to get ice cream for us. What flavor do you want?"

"Mabel don't play dumb with me. You're going to ask that cute boy out aren't you?"

"Fine you got me. But seriously, what flavor do you want. My sweet tooth is craving for a sweet dairy treat."

"I just want cookie dough flavor. Also, good luck and I'll be in the pharmacy if you need me."

Mabel nodded and exited the car. Her heart fluttering and desiring to find the boy that is admiring her. As she was walking around town she was happy to be back and seeing all the small businesses here. Her eyes stopped when she saw the boy sitting on a nearby bench. As she walked up she could've sworn the world was moving in slow motion and had a sick feeling in her stomach.

Yet, what she didn't knew was that sitting on the bench was Gideon.

"Hi there! Are you new around here?"

Gideon turned his head to look at the person speaking to him and his eyes widened. This was completely unexpected especially since he didn't plan to impress her until he gotten news from Bill that midnight. He felt sweat drip down his back and his hands shaking. Gideon decided to reveal himself to her there but, didn't want to cause attention there. In order to prevent this Gideon took her hand and led her toward the forest.

"Where are you taking me?"

"Oh, some place."

Once Gideon knew they were deep into the forest, he took a deep breath and turned toward Mabel.

"Why are we here and what's your name?" Mabel asked in curiosity and was beginning to regret interacting with Gideon.

"I can't believe you don't know who I am. Don't you remember lil 'ol me?"

At the sound of those last three words, she was shocked and had a feeling of running to Dipper to him this but, decided to remain calm hoping that Gideon changed over the years.

"Gideon? What do you want with me?"

"Why Mabel I just want to say sorry for all the things I done in the past. To you and your family."

Mabel was taken back by this. She thought that he did change and was being more mature over the years. She didn't knew that deep down inside, Gideon was still evil. She was even surprised to see how much he changed in his appearance especially his hair. Instead of having big white hair sprayed hair, he had short blonde hair. He even was skinnier and was a few inches taller than her.

"Okay. I accept this but, I'm not sure about Stan and Dipper. Also, what happened to your hair? You don't even look like lil' Gideon anymore."

"Okay first of, don't tell anybody about meeting me. Because every police force in this nation is trying to track me down. I escaped prison a year ago. So in order for no one to recognize me, I cutted my hair and dyed it. Besides, I was starting to think my hair is ridiculous. Also, while in prison I was coached to lose weight so I can escape."

"Wow. Really? So it's like you're a bad boy or a criminal."

"Yea. Also, don't forget to tell anybody about me. People don't recognize me at all now. I even try to hide my southern accent so no one knows."

"Don't worry. I won't. You've changed haven't you?"

Gideon nodded and stepped forward to hug Mabel. She stood there and blushed madly again while trying to figure whether or not to trust him.

"Thank you." he whispered into her ear. He broke away and began to walk towards the town.

"Mabel. Want me to invite you for something to eat? My treat."

Mabel nodded furiously and ran toward the town.

"Last one there is a rotten egg!"

Gideon laughed and playfully raced her.

"Oh no you don't!"

...

When they reached the town center they stopped to catch their breath. Gideon couldn't believe how much luck he is having. He first wanted to win her trust and friendship then romance her into winning her heart.

"Gideon, can we go to the ice cream shop?"

"Sure thing Mabel."

They walked toward the little shop but, didn't notice a small triangle follow them.

"This kid really is a sucker." Bill mentally told himself. Bill laughed and disappeared underground continuing to follow them.