AN: Hey peeps. Hope you enjoyed Chapter 1. I know the cover is pretty lame at the minute, but I threw something together at the last minute. I have college to think about as well. But as all of it is done for today, let's crack on with Chapter 2.

In this chapter, we experience the next Champions League game and how and when Ferb plans to propose to Isabella (SPOILER: Phineas helps). Plus, prepare for some feels.

I will be entering the story as Richard, one of Ferb's childhood friends. (My real name is not Richard. It just happened to be the first name that popped into my head. I shouldn't have watched Top Gear last night)

Anyway, to the legal stuff.

I do not own Phineas and Ferb, nor do I own Liverpool FC or UEFA.

Anyway, here we go.

Chapter 2: Planning and Defeat!

FERB

Ah, the weekend off, this will help massively, thought Ferb. Due to the tiredness and fatigue that Ferb had acquired during his first Champions League match, Klopp chose not to pick him for the match against Watford. Instead, one of the young talents had been given Ferb's spot, and his usual replacement, Coutinho, was on the bench due to tiredness. He was outside in the garden, with a cup of tea in his hand, sunbathing. Isabella had gone shopping with Jurgen's wife, which came as a shock to Ferb, but he understood. If it makes Bella happy, it's fine by me, he thought. His phone ringing brought him back to reality. Ferb looked at the caller. It was Phineas. "Hello, brother. I thought you were supposed to be on your honeymoon in Spain?" Ferb answered. "I am, Ferb. Why are you not at the game?" Phineas asked. "I haven't been picked. I'm tired and worn out from Wednesday night" was Ferb's reply. "Oh, okay. Listen, I have to ask you something" Phineas said. Ferb stayed silent, giving Phineas permission to continue. "When are you and Isabella going to get married?" This made Ferb sit up and spit out his tea. He was shocked. "Are you alright, bro?" asked Phineas, worried in case Ferb was hurt. "Yeah, I'm fine, thanks." Ferb said. "So, when's the wedding" Phineas asked, wanting to know the answer. "Phineas, I haven't even proposed to her yet!" was Ferb's short reply. He heard Phineas gasp, meaning he was shocked. "Why not, Ferb? You both love each other a lot. Why haven't you done it yet?" Phineas asked. "Because I can't decide when to do it, Phin" Ferb exclaimed, making Phineas shut up.

After a few moments, Phineas spoke. "Listen, Ferb. I fly back to Danville tomorrow. I've analysed your schedule for the season. The international break starts next Friday. I'll be in Liverpool on Saturday morning. No ifs or buts, I'm there. I'm bringing Buford and Baljeet along too. Remember, The Fireside Girls annual Mexico trip is then, so we can plan your proposal without any of them knowing." Phineas stated in a demanding voice that Ferb had heard before. When Phineas speaks like that, you can't change his mind. "What are we telling the girls then?" Ferb wondered. "We'll tell 'em that you've invited us over to England to have a catch-up, and also to show Buford and Baljeet around Liverpool." Phineas exclaimed, sounded delighted with his plan. "Okay, I'll see you next Saturday, then." Ferb said. "Will do, bro. Gotta go, though. Adyson's beckoning me to help pack the bags." Ferb could hear Adyson shouting at Phineas in the background, and chuckled to himself. "Bye, bro" he said, before hanging up the phone. He smiled to himself. Now that he had help, he could finally breath a sigh of relief. He'd thought about it over the summer, but his idea was too basic. Propose at Christmas. He needed something brilliant. And that's Phineas' specialty.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHDAY 2

RANGERS FC VS LIVERPOOL FC

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the last game before the international break. The England team has been named already, and Sam Allardyce has left Liverpool's captain Ferb Fletcher out of the squad, instead going for Sunderland's Duncan Watmore. I don't know how that's going to turn out, but time will tell. Anyway, our game today sees Group B leaders Liverpool FC away to third place Rangers FC. A win for either of these teams will see them go top of the group, while a draw will see the group stay the same way, seeing that AC Milan drew with Atlético Madrid yesterday.

Ferb wasn't happy. He was the Premier League's leading goalscorer, was the Premier League's Player of the Year last season, and is up for contention for the FIFA Ballon d'Or this year, but he'd never been called up to the England squad. Isabella understood Ferb's anger at his country, she was angry at England as well. But Ferb had bigger problems. One, he had to plan his proposal to Isabella. Two, how to win this game.

25 MINUTES

Well, this is surprising. Rangers have had more possession than Liverpool. They're coming down the right of the field. The ball goes into the box, AND IT'S BARTON WHO PUTS RANGERS 1-0 UP AT HOME. WHERE WAS LIVERPOOL'S DEFENCE AT? THERE WAS NOTHING JOE HART COULD DO ABOUT IT! AND IT'S RANGERS WHO CURRENTLY STAND ON TOP OF THE GROUP!

45 MINUTES

BARTON HAS SCORED AGAIN! 2-0 TO RANGERS! RANGERS ARE RUNNING RIOT OVER LIVERPOOL! AND THIS TIME, IT WAS FERB FLETCHER WHO CAUSED THE ERROR THAT LED TO THE GOAL! HE'S NOT HAVING THE BEST GAME OF HIS CAREER!

At half-time, Ferb was rallying around his teammates, telling them to be quicker in the second half, when Jurgen walked into the room. "Ferb, you're coming off. James, you're captain. Origi, you're coming on!" Jurgen said. Suddenly, Isabella knocked at the door. She had tears in her eyes. Ferb left the changing rooms to check on Isabella. "What's up, love?" he asked. Isabella handed over a phone to Ferb. "Hello?" Ferb said cautiously into the phone.

"Son, I'm very sorry, but your biological mother just died" came Lawrence's voice from the other side of the phone. Ferb was shocked. "Wha.. how?" Ferb asked, trying to keep his composure. "Cancer, son. She had cancer. She fought a very hard battle, but in the end, she couldn't fight any longer" Lawrence said. "Her funeral is Saturday, but unfortunately, I can't make it due to work, so Phineas is coming over to see you, along with Buford. Baljeet can't make it. I've given my speech to Phineas to read" Ferb was now crying so hard that the Rangers squad heard him, as well as the Liverpool squad. They both came out to see what happened. "What happened, Isa?" was Jurgen's question. "His biological mother has just died of cancer" was Isabella's reply. Jurgen just nodded. "Take him home, Isabella" Jurgen said finally. Isabella nodded, and helped Ferb to the car.

FINAL SCORE: RANGERS FC 2-1 LIVERPOOL FC

GROUP B AS IT STANDS

RANGERS FC (SCO) 4 points

LIVERPOOL FC (ENG) 3 points

AC MILAN (ITA) 2 points

ATLÉTICO MADRID (ESP) 1 point.

SATURDAY

After the funeral, Ferb, Phineas and Buford all went to Ferb's house. Richard had also joined them, seeing Richard knew Ferb's mom well. Isabella had left just after Phineas arrived to take Ferb to the funeral, so the house was his till next Thursday. The atmosphere though was glum. "Right, so when do we start planning your proposal to Isabella?" asked Phineas, breaking the silence. Ferb just looked at him. "WHA? You haven't proposed to her yet?" asked Buford, in what sounded like shock. "Come on, lad. You've got to do it sooner rather than later" added Richard. "I know that, Rich. It's just finding the right time" said Ferb.

"Hold on, I have an idea" said Richard. Phineas gave Richard an eager look. "I don't know how we're going to pull it off bu-" started Richard. "We''ll find a way, we always do" Phineas interrupted, getting a weird look off Richard. "Sorry, continue" Phineas quickly added. "Okay... Anyway, why don't you propose to her at Christmas, be-" Richard said. "I already thought about that, Rich. But it-" Ferb interrupted, before Richard interrupted him. "For God's sake, let me finish, goddammit. I was saying, the fixture list has you playing Manchester United on Boxing Day at Anfield, so why not propose to her after the match? I know it's not on Christmas Day, but at least it'll be spectacular" Ferb went to open his mouth, but Phineas beat him to it. "Don't even ask about what if she says no! Ferb, Isabella is completely in love with you! She is 100% likely to say yes!"

"That's a great idea. How are we gonna pull it off though?" asked Buford. "Easy. We'll tell the club the plan, and see if they can help us out." Richard added.

"I'm liking this plan more and more. It's agreed. Ferb, you're going to propose to Isabella on Boxing Day. I'll phone the club now and see if they agree to the plan" Phineas says, and ran off to phone the club. Ferb just smiled. Minutes later, Phineas rushed back in. "They said yes. Everything will be ready". Phineas said, excitement creeping into his voice.

"Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today!"

Ferb grinned. It had been years since he heard those words come out of his brother's mouth, but this time, they were actually directed at helping him. The gang spent the next three hours laying out the plan on the proposal.

AN: Hey, sorry for the short chapter, but at least Ferb's proposal is... "Hey, Ferb here. I took TGWWS's laptop away from him and sent him to do some housework..." GET OFF MY LAPTOP, FERB. GODDAMMIT! Anyway, R&R peeps. The second chapter of Just A Call Away should be up later today. Bye. Say bye Ferb. "Bye"

TGWWS & Ferb