It's the last day off for Mordecai and Rigby. Though the break was meant to be relaxing and celebratory, it has mostly been stressful and troublesome. Doug has made sure of that. It is 10:00 AM and Mordecai and Rigby lie in bed holding one another. The couple wanted to wake early to enjoy as much of the day as possible. Though normally Rigby is difficult to wake, he woke without a single complaint.

Mordecai gently pets Rigby and rubs his back hoping it will comfort him. He knows that he is still troubled by recent events.

"Babe, I love you."

"I love you too."

"I mean it. You have been my friend since we were kids. Though you have been a big pain in the ass, you have also been the best thing in my life."

Rigby smiled genuinely at what his lover said. He nuzzled the underside of the avian's beak as he pulled himself tighter to the blue jay. Time slipped away as they lay in the dimly lit room. A half hour was dedicated to making love and the rest was spent simply knowing that one another was there for the other. Now 3:00 PM the couple make their way downstairs and into the living room.

Rigby sits on the couch and Mordecai goes to the kitchen to make popcorn. As the coon searched through the movies, Rigby heard a knock at the door. He walked to the door and opened it to find two police officers.

"Good afternoon. We are looking for Mr. Mordecai. Is he home?"

Rigby stood silent for a moment. What would the police want with Mordecai?

"Hey, I'm Mordecai. What's up?"

"Mordecai, you're under arrest."

"What?!"

One of the officers circle around the blue jay and cuff his wings. Rigby moves toward Mordecai but the other officer stops him.

"What do you want with him? What has he done?"

"This fella here, he harassed a female worker at the coffee shop downtown and assaulted a man who tried to stop him."

"What?! That's ridiculous he has been here with m all day."

"He was caught on camera and many people witnessed the act. I'm sorry but we need to take him in."

Mordecai was escorted out to the cruiser and placed in the back seat. The officers allowed Rigby to speak shortly with Mordecai before they took him.

"Don't worry babe, I'm sure this will all get sorted out and I will be back in no time."

"I don't want you to go."

Rigby cried into his paws. He didn't want Mordecai to go but he knew he couldn't do anything. As the car pulled away it took his heart with it. Rigby slumped back into the house and sat back on the couch. But just as he sat a knock came again. He rose and walked over. Okay seriously, what the hell?

Rigby opens the door sharp.

"What do ya want?!"

But Rigby quickly went from aggressive to quiet as he saw that Doug stood in front of him. He was frozen, now Mordecai wasn't here to protect him.

"Hey their hot stuff. Mind if I come in?"

"Go away!?"

Rigby tried to slam the door but Doug pushed through forcefully knocking Rigby over.

"So where's tall bright and blue? Downtown on a date?"

" I figured that you had something to do with that."

"Of course. I said I would have you didn't?"

"Just because Mordecai was taken by the police doesn't mean that I'll just go with you."

"That's not why you'll come with me. You see, what I did won't have him away too long. But I have some friends on the inside that are gonna do me a little favor."

"W-what does that mean?"

"I have the money to pay Mordecai out. But if you refuse me my pals will have one hell of a time using big blue as a punching bag."

Rigby's expression turned grim. Doug was threatening Mordecai. Mordecai can usually handle himself, but that one time with the two punks from the arcade was bad enough. What could happen this time?

"I'll have my guys back off for a couple of days. But that's it. You better have an answer by then. See ya later sweety."

Doug turned and walked away closing the door as he left. Rigby sat on the floor frozen as he was. What should I do? I can't pay Mordecai out myself. Rigby shot up and ran out. He ran his way to Benson's apartment. He banged on the door until it clicked.

"What is it Rigby?!"

"Benson! Mordecai was arrested!"

"What? What happened?"

"It was Doug! He made himself look like Mordecai and did something at the coffee shop. I need to get Mordecai out. Doug said he was gonna have him beaten up and maybe even killed if I don't go with him. Can you lend the money?"

"Sorry Rigby I can't. All the money I have is for the park."

"There's nothing you can do?!"

"No Rigby I'm sorry."

The little coon said nothing but turned and darted off with tears running down his cheeks. Rigby ran into the coffee shop and up to Margaret.

"Margaret! Have you heard about Mordecai?"

"Yeah I heard. The perv came in here feeling me up. When my boyfriend stepped in he totally beat him up. I'm sorry he did that behind your back Rigby."

"No it wasn't him. It was a guy named Doug who made himself look like him."

"What? What are you talking about?"

"A few years ago this guy Doug tried to take over my life. Now he's back and he was trying to get Mordecai arrested."

"Look dude, I hav no idea what you'r talking about. It was Mordecai who walked in. He looked and sounded just like him."

"But it wasn't."

"Look just leave Rigby."

An angry looked crossed the coon's face as he darted out. He ran back home, upstairs, and into bed. He curled up in a blanket and sobbed. He was completely lost. He didn't have Mordecai or a clue on how to save him. The coon inhaled deep through his nose. The blanket smelled like Mordecai. It was now 8:00 PM, Rigby gives a teary yawn as he falls asleep. It feel unnatural without Mordecai.

Two days pass far too quickly. Rigby has been miserable without Mordecai. He spent the past two days worrying about Mordecai constantly. The coon was sitting silently in the living room. As he was deep in thought a knock sounded from the door. Rigby made his way to the door and opened it. There stood that damn otter.

"So have you decided?"

Rigby gave no answer. He stood staring blankly at Doug.

"I hope you've made the right choice. Or else bird boy's feathers will be used to stuff pillows."

"...Fine. I'll go with you."

"That's what I thought."

Doug dawned a devilish grin as he leaned in and kissed Rigby. Rigby pulled away.

"You better change your attitude. Leave the ring."

Rigby walked into the kitchen drearily. He got a piece of paper and pen and left Mordecai a note with the ring.

'Dear Mordecai:

I'm sorry but I'm leaving. It's for the best. Doug will leave you alone now. I hope that you can forgive me. I will always love you.

Love, Rigby'