Secret and Morocco brought Goldflipper to headquarters while Penny returned the still-unused gum.

"Excellent work Secret Squirrel and Morocco Mole." Chief praised.

"Well, we couldn't have done it without Penny." Secret smiled. "She was amazing, she saved us and helped us defeat Goldflipper. Truthfully, before she arrived I had given up hope."

Chief and Penny were surprised to hear this.

"Goldflipper broke my hat, and I couldn't think of another way out so..." Secret rubbed the back of his head, slightly ashamed. "But I was wrong to give up hope, I should have known that you wouldn't have let us die like that, that you would have sent someone to help us if we were having trouble."

"Yes, well, losing the best agent ISS ever had would be a waste of money." Chief lighted his pipe; he then smirked, hinting that he was only joking.

Secret, Morocco, and Penny smirked back.

Secret, Morocco, and Penny then left the room, but before Penny could sit down at her desk Secret gently took her hand.

"What is it Secret?" Penny asked.

"When Morocco and I were tied up and I thought that we were going to die I admitted something to Morocco...something that I should've told you a long time ago." Secret said.

"What?" Penny gazed at him.

Secret's heart pounded slightly; he had almost forgotten how beautiful Penny could really be. Secret blushed and looked at the floor, smiling.

"Penny...I'm in love with you." Secret admitted.

Penny beamed and hugged him.

"I love you too." She said. "But I was scared that you wouldn't return my feelings."

"Why would you think that?" Secret hugged her back, overjoyed but confused.

"Because you're a really cool secret agent with a mysterious past and I...I'm just a secretary."

"No you're not, you're an amazing woman." Secret disagreed, pulling slightly free so that he could look into her eyes. "You are strong, brave, smart, and always willing to put your life at risk in order to help others."

Penny smiled at him gratefully.

"In my case I didn't want to tell you because I was afraid of criminals taking advantage of it by kidnapping you." Secret said. "But when Morocco and I were about to die I told him my feelings for you and he said that a short time with someone you love is better than a long life not being with the person. So, no matter how short it is I do want you in my life."

"I feel the same way." Penny smiled fondly.

They kissed, and were amazed by the power of the love they felt for each other. After that Secret always said that Penny's kiss was the only thing that could make him feel weak and powerful at the same time.

When they stopped they looked as if they didn't want to let go, but reluctantly did knowing that they were still on the job.

"Come to my place tonight, we can have dinner and discuss our future." Secret invited.

"Sounds perfect." Penny kissed him on the cheek.

Secret's heart skipped a beat.

That night, Secret dressed up in his best tux, and replace his hat with a black mask that covered the top of his head as well as the tope half of his face. He had prepared a delicious dinner of acorn casserole with a walnut salad. For dessert there was some peanut butter ice cream. Just as he was ready, there was a knock at the door. He opened it to find Penny there, wearing a mint green silk gown with grass green embroidery. Around her neck was a simple gold necklace, and tying up her hair in a bun was a flower barrette. Secret was taken-aback by her beauty, but recovered.

"You look like one of Mother Nature's best flowers." He smiled.

"Thank you." Penny smiled back. "You look quite dashing yourself."

They went inside to eat dinner, and talked about themselves. Work left them little time to get to know each other's background, so now was a perfect opportunity to learn more about each other. Secret went first, telling Penny the story of his parent's death. Penny was shocked and sympathetic, and expressed hope that Secret would someday find those robbers and bring them to justice.

"What about your family?" Secret asked.

"Well, both my parents are alive and I have a younger sister." Penny began. I also have a maternal uncle, who's married and has three kids: two sons and a daughter. That's it."

She then described each of her relatives. Her mom and dad were really good, uh, squirrels, and very open-minded. Their names were Kory (her mom) and Wally (her dad). Her sister's name was Hazel and her uncle's name was Barlow. He married a French squirrel named Fava. She was nice, but a little picky. Penny's cousins were named, eldest to youngest: Hordon, Ashby, and Oak. She continued on, explaining how she became a secretary. It turned out that she was inspired by a favorite childhood show of hers about three female secret agents, and wanted to become one. Her parents supported her, but constantly feared for her safety, so she decided to become a secretary instead.

They had finished dinner by that point so they each got a dish of ice cream and moved to the couch to discuss their future. They decided to make their relationship strictly personal, and at work would only greet each other romantically and exchange light kisses and hugs only a few times each day. They also decided to tell the Chief, and to reassure him that they wouldn't let their relationship get in the way of work. Penny also wanted Secret to meet her family, as she felt that he was the one she was going to spend the rest of her life with.

"Really?" Secret blushed, happy but stunned.

"Of course, I had some slight relationships in high school but this...this love is too strong to be temporary." Penny smiled. "When I'm with you it's like we've already been together for years, and I feel complete when we touch."

"I-I feel the same way." Secret smiled. "My parents' death left a huge hole in my heart, and you have been the only thing that has been able to fill it. In fact, I think it's time you knew two things about me, things that not even Chief or Morocco know."

"What are they?" Penny asked.

At that, Secret removed his mask! Penny gasped, she knew that Secret even slept with some sort of mask on and now here he was revealing his full face to her! She gazed at his even-more handsome face, feeling as though she was being hypnotized by his appearance. Of course, it was just wonderment at seeing his full face for the first time.

"It...wow." Penny finally found her voice. "You look even more handsome than I had ever imagined."

"Thanks." Secret smiled. "The second thing about me is my real name. I registered into ISS under the name of Secret to sound a little more intimidating to criminals. My real name is Eilon."

"Mrs. Penny Eilon Squirrel...I like it." Penny smiled.

Secret blushed again.

They continued talking and enjoying their company, at least until it was almost midnight. Since it was a work night they decided to end there and make the next date the one where Secret meets Penny's family. Secret put his mask back on and escorted Penny home. After they said their good-nights, they kissed again.

The next day, at work, Secret and Penny told Chief about their relationship. He was tense about it at first, but relaxed when they explained that they weren't going to let their relationship stand in the way of work.