A few months had passed. Jr had indeed made a full recover. He was squeaking and crying more than ever. He was also trying to squirm, but couldn't really get the hang of it. DJ Octavio was happy his son was better, but things were busier than ever. He needed to oversee what Octarians were doing, but he also needed to care for Jr at the same time. Octobob couldn't be there all the time so he couldn't leave Jr with him either. He needed a nanny.

It was early in the afternoon and he was working on some blueprints while feeding Jr. Jr was pretty fussy and eventually he inked all over the blueprints. DJ Octavio groaned loudly. He put Jr and the bottle down and crumpled up the blueprints. He tossed it in the trash and turned to Jr.

"I really need someone to watch you while I work. I can't have you messing with my blueprints, you know?" he said to Jr picking him up. Jr simply peeped back. He walked out the room with him and an Octosniper was passing by. She was taller than the average sniper and was wearing a Baby Jelly bandana around her neck. DJ Octavio knew her from her excellent sniping and her leadership skills. She was very responsible and often protected lives of the troops. He got an idea.

"Commander Lorelei! Wait! Come here!" he called. She jumped and walked back towards the King.

"Yes, sir?" she asked.

"Today's your lucky day. You're getting a promotion!" he started. Her eyes widened in surprise. She listened intently. "You have been promoted as official caretaker of my son, the prince." She was definitely surprised now.

"Sir, with all due respect, you can't possibly expect me, some high-ranking sniper, to care for your infant son! I've never cared for a child before!" she said, somewhat panicked.

"No time better than the present!" he said, while handing Jr to her.

"Sir, isn't there anyone else who could do this?"

"No one else as smart, trustworthy, and responsible as you. I'm counting on you, Lorelei. Good luck!" And just like that he left. She stood there dumbfounded while still holding Jr. She let out an exasperated sigh.

"I cannot believe this guy... Well, at least he's not crying." Jr began whimpering. "Oh nononono. Don't cry. It's OK." She gently rocked him and he calmed down a little. She also relaxed. "I guess this isn't too bad... I better find his room." she thought aloud, while making her way down the hall. Eventually she found his room and she took a seat in the rocking chair. She managed to lull him to sleep. She carefully placed him in his crib and let out a soft sigh.

Octobob had just finished his shift and he came to check on Jr. He peeked into hid room and was quite surprised to see the tall Octarian looking over the child. He knew by the bandana who she was.

"C-commander Lorelei?" he began meekly. She turned around and looked down at him.

"Oh, hi Octobob."

"Why are you in the prince's room?"

"His father promoted me to 'official caretaker', so here I am." she said while waving her tentacle sarcastically.

"But, you're just a high-ranking sniper... How does he expect you to raise a child?"

"That's what I said! But he didn't listen... I'm not sure if I can do it. This is the prince's life we're talking about. If anything happens to him, it'll be my head..." she said, while frowning. Octobob could definitely feel that she was worried about this. He got an idea.

"Commander Lorelei?"

"Please, just call me Lorelei."

"Oh. Um. OK... Lorelei? If it makes you feel better, I could help you out with taking care of the prince. I mean I do already have some experience with him and with caring for children in general..." Her face immediately lightens up.

"You would really do that for me?" He blushed a little and averted eye contact.

"Well... Yeah, of course... So?" She pulled him into a hug, which basically lifted him off the ground.

"Oh thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" She put him back down and his face was flushed with purple. She laughed a little at his surprised expression and also blushed a little. "Let's do our best to raise Jr. OK?"

He snapped out of his trance and looked up at her. She was holding out her tentacle. He put his in hers and they shook it.

"OK." And with that, the partnership was made. Hopefully Octobob and Lorelei would make a good team in raising Jr.