"Shhhhh, just c...calm yourself d..down." Gideon said as he continued to rub the sobbing ferret's back.

Travis continued to nuzzle himself into Gideon's chest as he let out sob after sob. The soft fur on Gideon's exposed chest soothed and comforted him like a small child in it's mother's grasp. After a few minutes of crying , Travis finally started to calm himself down. He carefully, albeit hesitantly, took his face out of Gideon's chest and looked up at the fox who was caressing him. He fully expected his face to look weirded out, or angry, but that wasnt the case at all. Gideon had a warm smile plastered on his face, which calmed ferret down even more than ever.

"F...Felling better n...now?" Gideon said, his smile not fading for even a moment

"I think so." Travis replied in a soft, smooth voice

"T..that's good." Gideon said picking up the ferret and placing him back on his hind legs

Travis grabbed some tissues from his left slack pocket, and blew his nose.

"I'm sorry for breaking down like that Gideon." Travis said humbly

Gideon placed a paw on Travis's shoulder and said

"N...not a p..problem. H..honestly if somethin l..like that happened t...to me, I'd be d..doin much worse than t...that."

"Thank you." Travis said, blowing his nose once more.

"So, what brings you here to Carrot Town?" Travis asked cheerfully

Gideon's smile faltered for a moment, before his demeanor became completely serious.

"I...I came here to a...apologize to you." Gideon said flatly

Travis looked at Gideon for a moment in surprise.

"Apologize? What for?" Travis asked scratching his head

Gideon took a deep breath.

"For all the times that I b...bullied you." Gideon began " F...for being a bad influence on y...you all those y...years back."

Gideon bit his lip, trying not to cry himself.

"All the times that I...I got you into t...trouble. F..for leaving you a..all those years back a...and not tellin you ."

Gideon fought the tears that where starting to format in his eyes.

"And e...everything else I...I did."

Gideon then grabbed the blueberry pie that he had set on the counter a few minutes back, and held it in his arms like a baby.

" I..I know that a pie i...isn't enough to m...make up for what I did, but if you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I'd be very greatfull."

Gideon ended his little speech with that. He then looked over at Travis, who had a huge grin on his face. Without a single word, Travis lunged at Gideon and gave him the biggest hug he could give. Gideon hugged back while Travis whispered in his ear.

"All is forgiven."

After the hug, Travis immediately went into his kitchen area and motioned for Gideon to follow him. Gideon did as he was told, and walked into the kitchen to find Travis rummaging around a small wine chiller. A few seconds passed, before Travis pulled out a large bottle of champagne.

"What's the o...occasion?" Gideon asked

"I got my best friend back." Travis said as he popped the cork off the bottle causing foam to pour onto the floor.

Gideon couldn't help but smile at that statement. He was the presented a glass full of champagne. Now, he had never really drank before in his life, so it was a new experience for him. Taking the drink, he took a sip and immediately fell in love. It tasted just like soda pop, just with a bigger kick.

-6 Hours Later-

Both Travis and Gideon enjoyed themselves for the first time in a long time. They ate pie, they drank a ton of champagne, and they just spent time talking with one another about each other's jobs. Gideon was certainly amazed at how wealthy Travis had become, and he didn't even go to collage. He managed to start his own business just by messing around with some computers, and soon he became the tech wizard he was now. Now, the two of them where just sitting on the couch, watching TV and enjoying each other's company. That is, until late Gideon's watch started beeping.

"I got this." Gideon said, his voice slurred

One thing that Travis had found out about Gideon, was that he had a very low tolerance for alcohol. Which was surprisingly good to him, because the champagne that the two where drinking barely had any alcohol at all.

"I gotta go." Gideon said as he stumbled to the front door.

Travis immediately felt red flags going up in his brain. He knew that Gideon wasn't fit for driving in this state.

"Hey buddy, i'd rather you not drive tonight." Travis said, as he pulled out his phone

"I've g..got this." Gideon said as he pulled out his truck keys from his front overall pocket.

"No, no, no Gideon." Travis began " You too drunk, at least let me get you a CUGER"

Gideon didn't bother stopping or answering Travis response. This caused Travis to become really worried. This only further elevated, when Gideon reached the door. He was just about to open it, when Travis came running, and slammed the door shut.

"T..Travis what are you doin?" Gideon asked, his breath reaking with the scent of alcohol

"I'm not letting you leave like this." Travis said nervously

"I got a h..home I got to get to." Gideon said, his speech still slurred.

"It's not a good idea to drive Gideon." Travis said flatly

"Travis, g...get out of the w..way. I'll be fine."

Travis was now starting to lose his patience with the drunk fox. He held himself firmly against the door, keeping it shut.

"No." Travis said firmly

"Get out of the way, I can take care of my..."

Gideon was immediately cut off by Travis spinning him at a 180 degree angle and pinned him to the door. The look on Travis's face alone sobered him up really quickly. Travis held on to Gideon for dear life, as a small scowl formed on his face. He stared up at Gideon.

"Your not going anywhere Gideon." Travis said firmly, with a touch of anger in his voice as well.

"I told you Travis, I'll be fine." Gideon protested " Now let me.."

"DAMN IT GIDEON, I AM NOT GOING TO LOOSE YOU AGAIN!"

Gideon fell silent as he looked at his best friend's face. His face was filled with disappointment, anger, and fear. Hot tears where beginning to fall from Travis's face as. His lips trembled.

"Six years." Travis began " Six years I spent bawling my eyes out thinking that you where dead, six years of severe depression, six years of suicidal thoughts, and six years of lonlieness! You finally come back into to my life, only for me to risk loosing you again?

More tears flowed down the ferret's eyes as he slowly loosened his grip.

"Please don't do this Gideon. Don't go. I don't want to lose you."

Travis buried his head , once again into Gideon's chest, bawling more and more as he held on to Gideon for dear life. Gideon felt a heavy feeling of guilt build up in him, as he looked down at the sobbing ferret. Travis was right, he didn't need to drive at all. Gideon hugged the ferret back, and said

"I'm sorry Travis. I'm a selfish dummy to m...make you worry like t...that. I'm gonna stay here for the n...night."

Travis looked up at Gideon with a teary eyed smile. He grabbed Gideon by the paw, and led him to a separate bedroom. Upon opening the door to the room, Gideon pulled out his keys and placed them in Travis's paws.

" H...hold on to these for me, p...please. I don't wanna get t...tempted any time s...soon."

Travis accepted the keys, said goodnight, and closed the door to Gideon's room. Gideon, now exhausted, plopped himself on the soft bed and fell into a deep sleep.