That evening, Beatrice and Seth got the chance to talk for a while.

"What is this whole thing about Pancho getting a grade that he didn't deserve?" Seth asked as they began to play chess.

"I thought I saw one of you cheating on one of you looking to copy the answers. At least I thought smart."

"That really was a smart thing you did there," Seth agreed.

"At least I have someone to talk alone with tonight. You are a really good friend. You have been one of my best friends."

"Thanks. I have been here in Kinzville as long as you have. I have something else to say," he added.

"What?"

"I remember you said something about visiting Dr. Quack today."

"I sure did. He sounded like he was in a good mood."

"He usually is," Seth agreed, and then added, "he's the best doctor in Kinzville."

"I can't argue there. I do have something else I would like to share."

He moved one of his pawns as he continued looking at her. He had been the second pet to move in after she was living alone. She loves her family.

Then they heard Candace knock on the door.

"Can I come in? I hope I am not interrupting anything," she told them.

"Please tell us what's on your mind," Beatrice told her friend, and then added, "checkmate."

"Wow. That is a nice move you made there," Seth told her.

"Thank you. We're listening."

"Pancho said something about you earlier, but you probably wouldn't like it."

"Is it me or Seth?"

"You. He didn't seem to like you wouldn't care if he told you himself."

"What did he say about me?" Beatrice asked.

"He said you are being a pain in the butt because you told Ms. Cowoline on his cheating on that test."

"Tell him I want to talk with him about it later."

"Okay, Bea. Do you want me to send him in now?"

"No, you don't have to, Candace. I will just talk with him later."

"Anything you two need?"

"Not now, but thank you and checkmate," Seth said.

"Who is winning?"

"She is."

"You do have talent for chess, Beatrice. Can you and I play sometime?"

"Sure. I shall look forward to it."

Just then the caterpillar, whose name happened to be Kate joined them. She was eating some fruit.

"What's going on in here?" she asked when she entered the living room.

"Talking about Pancho and chess," Seth told Kate.

"I'm sure you did. Drowsy was still planning on having leftover pizza and ham," Kate told them.

"My favorite," he said and started to lick his mouth.

"That Drowsy sure has the gift of cooking," Candace said.

Everyone in the room had to agree.

"Let's have Bea and Seth finish their game," Candace told Kate.

"I see your point. Let's go play outside. It's a nice day, anyway. Do you want to join us?" Candace asked.

"Maybe later. We still want to play chess," Beatrice answered.

"Good idea. I am up for a few more games," Seth told her.

'Okay. Then I will be thinking about going to bed," she told him and began to yawn.

Once their friends had left, Seth said, "You haven't said anything about your appointment with Dr. Quack."

"I know. I was interrupted. Why are you showing interest in my health?"

"We have known each other for about seven or eight years now enough to know each other's health."

What he had just said is so true."

"Remember the diet he put me on?"

"Sure. What about it?"

"He said I am doing well and thinks I should stick with it. I feel a lot happier with this diet thing."

Seth stared at her for a while. He could tell that she did loose some weight.

"You look good, Bea. You do look like you have lost weight and none of us noticed."

"So I noticed. I have been talking Christmas into doing the same thing, but I think he looks like he's been gaining some."

"You are right. I have noticed that also. May I ask you something?" he asked.

"What?"

"It might be a bit personal, but would you let Pancho do this on his own next time something like this happens again?"

"I will try."

"Okay. This is not our business when something like this happens."

"I know, Seth. I had to do something about it. I am happy I had to say something."

Barry, who is a polar bear, walked in.

"Hi, guys. What's going on in here?" he asked, scratching his head.

"Just playing chess and checkmate," she told him.

"Two in a row. You should join a chess team here in Kinzville," Seth told her.

"I don't know about that one, but I have given it some thought."

"I just thought I would say something about it. You could probably start a chess team," Sapphire told her.

Sapphire is another good friend of theirs. She walked in just now. She wanted to see what Bea and Seth were doing.

"What's going on in here?" she asking, putting one of her fingers in her mouth since she had just finished having some leftover spaghetti from the night before.

"Chess," he answered, and then added, "checkmate."

"About time. At least you got to win this game."

"I know. I still think you should join a chess team or create one. Maybe Ms. Cowoline would like to join."

Seth laughed when he said that.

"That's a good one, Seth. You should mention it to her when you have the chance. Maybe Tabby would like to join also."

"I don't think Tabby would be interested. You know how busy she gets in the employment office," Beatrice told Sapphire.

"I know, but it was just a thought."

Ever since Seth had moved in with her, Beatrice was starting to show interest in chess. She has the patience for concentration for a game like this.

"Bea, Seth, I am going to town and go bowling. Would either of you like to come?" Sapphire asked.

"Not at this time, but thank you. I thought it was too late to go bowling at night."

"Not for me."

Sapphire likes to stay up late, and Beatrice usually likes going between nine – thirty and ten.

"Maybe we'll join you some other time, Sapphire. Are you going bowling with anyone?" Beatrice asked and began to yawn again.

"Arte is. He invited me to come along."

"That was nice of him."

"Got that right, Seth. You know how friendly he is."

"Of course I know. Maybe Sapphire should join a bowling team and you can join chess," Seth told her.

"I am ready to call it quits when this next game is over," Beatrice told him when Sapphire left.

"Good idea. I am thinking of the same thing," he agreed and began to yawn.

"I thought of it first," she told him.

"Yes, you did. I will give you credit on this one."

They played one more game. The clock chimed ten when they finished. He offered to put the game away.

"Thanks for putting the game away. I am heading to bed now."

"I will see you in the morning. You surprise me because every time we play chess you get better."

"You have told me that before, Seth. I will see you in the morning."

After that, they both kissed one another and then she went to bed and fell asleep.