Sapphire: I'm so sorry for the long wait!


Ash and Norman came through the door. Ash spoke, "Hey everyone, Sorry we're late." Delia folded her hands on the table and said, "Ash Ketchum, Where have you been?!" "Umm..no where important.." Ash stuttered.

Caroline wasn't buying. So Johanna said, "Well...since something clearly is going on and you won't tell us...maybe someone can..Norman?" Everyone turned heads to the Gym leader.

Ash elbowed Norman, "Yeah..Tell 'em Norman." Everyone leaned in closer and Caroline had one eyebrow rised,with her arms crossed.

Norman got nervous..."W-well.." He turned his attention to the kitchen clock. "Woah! Look at the time 9:00 pm, this late already?! Com'on Ash! Let's get some rest!" Norman said while pushing Ash out the Kitchen.

Everyone watched them leave.

May had her chin resting on the palm of her hand and her other hand on the table tapping. Brock said he was going to put away the dishes. Caroline was really annoyed now, "Alright, Now I'm sure he's hiding something and I'm going to find out!"

She was about to march up the stairs to talk to Norman until she felt a hand on her shoulder that stopped her. It was Misty, "Wait a moment Caroline, If you confront him now, he'll keep denying everything."

Misty grinned. "I have a way to make Ash and him confess." The all gathered around and whispered about Misty's idea.


The next morning, Ash and Norman was still home in the living room, chatting. Richie and Brendan came to confront them. Richie has a suit on and glasses, as well as Brendan; except he was carrying a briefcase.

Norman and Ash stopped talking and looked at them curiously. Richie fixed his glasses and spoke,"Good morning Mr. Ketchum and Mr.Maple." Ash and Normand said Hi in unison.

"Why are to dressed like that??" Richie replied, "I have some news for you two." Brendan placed his case on the nearest table,took a piece of paper and passed it to Richie. Richie held the piece a paper in front of Norman and Ash's face.

He spoke, "Mr. Ketchum and Mr. Maple, you two are being sued by Caroline and Delia." Ash and Norman opened their mouths wide.


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