Note: This is where the song "Renraku Madaa?" really kicks in. Look up the lyrics and they are quite similar to what happens in the story.

Chapter 4: I'm Sorry

It's now Sunday morning and it's also Heffer's last day in Canada. Heffer has just got dressed.

"I think it's about time I started packing for O-Town so I can go home," said Heffer. "I'll have to phone my parents."

Heffer got out his mobile phone and dialled.

Meanwhile, Rocko went downstairs and sat down on his couch.

"I'm so worried," thought Rocko. "What if Heffer doesn't answer me? Well…I guess it's worth a try, but I hope it works."

Rocko got out his mobile phone and started dialling Heffer's mobile number.

Heffer was just about to start packing his things when his mobile started ringing. He checked who's calling and saw it was Rocko.

"I bet Rocko's gonna be mad because of what I did to him," wondered Heffer.

Heffer pressed the 'No' button on his mobile, which made it stop ringing and put it away.

Realising Heffer refused his call, Rocko sighed with depression and worry.

"Maybe I'll try again," said Rocko.

Rocko dialled Heffer's mobile number. But after a few seconds, the call was refused again. Tears started to fill his eyes.

"Please, for God's sake…" Rocko muttered under his breath.

Rocko dialled again. But the call was still refused so he got frustrated. Then he realised what other thing he can do.

"I think a text message will work," said Rocko.

Rocko put his phone into SMS mode, typed "Heffer, r u there?" and sent the message once he finished typing.

Heffer was about to pack his stuff when he a heard a text alert sound from his mobile. He opened his inbox and saw Rocko's text. Once he finished reading, he deleted it, without replying.

After not getting a reply, Rocko shook in frustration and growled as he slammed his mobile onto the couch. He panted and grew dejected as his tears flew down to the ground. Then he buried his face in his hands and started to cry.

A few hours later, Heffer has all of his stuff packed.

"Maybe I should check if the phone has any messages," said Heffer.

Heffer went over to the phone and pressed a button.

"You have one message," a woman's voice said from the phone. "Message one."

The message begins to play.

"Heffer, it's me, Rocko," Rocko's voice said from the phone. "I just want to tell you that I found out the truth about what happened two days ago. You know, Spunky was turning on the hose and he probably did it to find out what happens when the tap's turned. I have three words for you Heffer…I miss you. If you come back now, then we'll forget about what happened the day before. So please…I hope you come back…"

Starting from the words, "I miss you", Rocko started to sound a bit choked up. He starts to sound like he's crying by the time he says that he hopes he comes back. During the message, starting from after Rocko says he misses him, Heffer's eyes managed to fill with tears. Luckily, he managed to fight them back.

"I'm coming back, Rocko," Heffer smiled, near to tears, as he deleted the message. "And I miss you too."

Heffer wiped his tears away and left the room.

Later, on the plane to O-Town, Heffer was looking out his window. Then, after a few minutes, he took out his photo album and took out a picture of him with Rocko and Filburt.

"Don't worry, Rocko," thought Heffer. "I know how much you miss me."

Heffer put the picture back into his photo album and then put his photo album away.

Much later, Rocko came out of his house. His eyes looked a bit puffy from crying. He sniffled as he wiped away a few tears. He thought Heffer might be back so he walked off to go to Heffer's house, letting a sigh doing so.

"Heffer, I hope you've come back," thought Rocko. "I missed you quite a lot for the past couple days. Me and Filburt have been best friends with you since we first met in high school. I bet you've missed me too, even after we had our argument two days ago. I want to remind you that I'm going round to your house now."

Meanwhile, Heffer was walking on the pavement, going to Rocko's house after arriving back home an hour ago.

"Nee, Heffer-chan! (Hey, Heffer-chan!)" called a Japanese voice.

Heffer then heard running footsteps. He looked up to see Zukin running.

"Zukin!" Heffer called back, as he started running too.

Heffer and Zukin hugged.

"I missed you, Heffer-chan!" Zukin hollered.

"Me too, sweetheart," answered Heffer.

It also turns out that Ai was with Zukin.

"How was your vacation?" asked Ai.

"Good, except I missed Rocko," replied Heffer.

"Don't worry, you might see him today," said Ai.

"Heffer-chan, look over there!" called Zukin.

Heffer looked up and took a few steps forward to get a closer look to see Rocko walking. He smiled with tears in his eyes.

"Rocko…" Heffer said quietly.

Rocko looked up and stopped walking when he saw Heffer. He smiled and got teary-eyed too.

"Heffer…" Rocko also said quietly.

By now, tears were streaming down their faces.

"Heffer!" Rocko called, as he started running with tears flying out of his eyes.

"Rocko!" Heffer called back, as he also started running with tears also flying out of his eyes.

Rocko and Heffer ran up to each other as the scene went into slow motion. By the time they reach each other and hug as the motion returned to normal, they could not stop their tears from flowing.

"Oh, Heffer!" Rocko hiccupped. "I'm glad you're back! I'm sorry I blamed you and said that I'll kill you and everything! Please forgive me!"

"I forgive you, Rocko!" wailed Heffer. "And I'm sorry I called you a shorthead, that I said I hope you die a horrible death and slapped you across the face! Shall we forget all about our argument?"

Rocko nodded, sniffling. Since their waterworks are overfilling, he and Heffer both start crying with joy at full force. Zukin, who's watching this, tried her best to hold back her tears of joy, but since she can't, she got out a tissue and started wiping her eyes with it. This left a smiling Ai the only one with dry eyes.

THE END

(Sigh) What a happy ending…everything's all back to normal.

(Note: If you want to listen to the song, go on YouTube, type in "renraku madaa" and enjoy!)