Garfield, Belle, and Odie were enjoying a morning stroll through the courtyard while the Beast and his servants observed them. There was new fallen snow on the ground that had fallen the previous night. Odie was happily romping through the snow, barking cheerfully as Belle strolled along. The pup popped up from the snow and promptly threw himself into Belle's arms, who lovingly hugged him as he looked at her enthusiastically. "Isn't this great boys; such beautiful scenery!" Belle asked rhetorically.

"What scenery?" Garfield asked from under the snow, his tail the only thing visible as he walked through the snow. "It looks like somebody turned the lights out." Garfield complained grumpily. "in fact I think it's actually possible things couldn't get any worse." Garfield said as he walked blindly right into a tree that dropped a ton of snow right on him. "Ok who's the wise guy around here?"

The next morning the Beast led Belle followed by Garfield and Odie went to a room deep in the east wing. "There is something I want to show you." He said kindly as he was about to open the door. "But first you have to close your eyes." He asked which Belle responded with a curious look but complied nonetheless when he stated, "It's a surprise." Garfield and Odie shrugged their shoulders at each other, wondering what it could be. Once the Beast was certain that Belle had closed her eyes, he immediately opened and gently led her into the dark. Garfield and Odie followed suit.

"Can I open them now?" Belle eagerly asked.

"Not yet!" The Beast said to her as he ran to open the curtain. With light shining in the massive room, Garfield and Odie were surprised at the sight. "Go ahead." The Beast said. As soon as Belle as saw what Beast wanted to show her she gasped with delight. It was perhaps the largest library in all of France. "I don't believe it; I've never seen so many books in my life!" She said happily.

"Do you like it?" The Beast asked hopefully.

"I love it!" She exclaimed happily.

"Then it is yours!" The Beast said, delighted to see her happy.

After taking it all in Belle turned to the Beast. "Thank you, so much." She told him with genuine gratitude as he took her hand with a beaming smile.

"Well that's it Odie, we will never see her again." Garfield said to the puppy who groaned in agreement. Hearing some chattering coming from the doorway, Garfield and Odie went to investigate.

"It worked!" Lumiere exclaimed excitedly to the group as they hopped away while Chip was asking a lot of questions as to what everyone was talking about.

"Huh? What was that all about?" Garfield asked his puppy pal who shrugged his shoulders.

Later Belle and Odie were in the library reading. "I found a book on pets Odie! Now we can find out what kind of dog you are!" Odie happily barked in reply with a happy grin and panting. "Let's see are you a pointer?" Odie responded by pointing. "No; maybe a bulldog?" To which Odie replied by twisting his face into that a bulldog. "No, not that either. "How about a basset hound?" Odie again transformed his face, this time into that of a basset hound. "Oh! Here you are boy; pure bread clown?" Belle said giving Odie a curious look. Odie responded by squeezing his nose. "Honk! Honk!"

One night Garfield came into Belle's room holding out a book. "Aw, Garfield do you want me to read you a bedtime story?" Belle asked which Garfield responded in the affirmative. "After adding the cheese, then place the lasagna in the oven after heating to 400 degrees Fahrenheit." Belle read to the sleeping Garfield lying on her lap.

About a day later, Chip found Garfield still sleeping under the covers in Belle's bed. Jumping up on the bed and getting under the covers, Chip was eager to point something out to Garfield. "Hey Garfield! Belle just told me you're 35 years old. Wow, in people years you're over 200 years old!" He happily added before bouncing off.

"Would you feel it if I kicked you!?" Garfield said to him angrily.

Belle and the Beast were having breakfast in the main dining room with Garfield and Odie with the staff looking on. Belle and Beast were served what appeared to be cold cereal while Garfield was served a large stack of pancakes which he ate rather quickly which Belle responded by rolling her eyes at Garfield's excessive eating. However The Beast was the one with the worst manners as he devoured his entire cereal by literally diving in which shocked Belle. Garfield looked rather impressed. "Excellent form and steady pace; I give him a ten." Garfield said to Odie who barked in agreement. Mrs. Potts and Chip looked rather embarrassed. They sat together in awkward silence as Beast was rather embarrassed at his habits. However Mrs. Potts quickly got an idea and pushed a spoon to the Beast. The Beast nervously accepted the spoon with Belle looking on with hope. After a few moments of clumsily trying to use the spoon for eating which Garfield chuckled to himself as he watched, Belle decided to just go along as she held up her bowl with a small smile. The Beast smiled appreciatively as they both consumed the cereal as Garfield and Odie looked on. "Come to sloth side my dear." Garfield sarcastically said to Belle. Odie barked in agreement. Garfield however couldn't help but notice how Belle and the Beast seemed to smile just a little more affectionately toward each other. Garfield and Odie looked at each in curiosity for a moment before Garfield looked back at the two to give them a fierce glare. Odie only stared at his friend with concern.

Out in the courtyard The Beast and Belle were enjoying a walk while Garfield and Odie looked on. Belle was showing Beast how to feed birds. The fact that they appeared to be having a good time was infuriating to Garfield which Odie found very confusing.

"There's something sweet and almost kind but he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined but now he's dear and so unsure; I wonder why I didn't see it there before."

Belle sung to herself in thought as she looked at the Beast as he tried to feed the birds that had gathered to feed on the seeds. Not having much luck, Belle went to the Beast's side and gave him more seeds. This time he had more luck in attracting the birds which the Beast was appreciative.

"She glanced this way. I thought I saw. And when we touched she didn't shudder at my paw. No it can't be. I'll just ignore. But then she's never looked at me that way before".

A small red bird caught Belle's attention. Belle went after the little bird to play with it some more. The Beast couldn't help but smile as he watched Belle play with the bird. She looked back at him briefly before shyly going behind a tree.

"New and a bit alarming. Who'd have ever thought that this could be? True that he's no Prince Charming. But there's something in him that I simply didn't see." She thought to herself as she hid behind the tree to gather her thoughts.

Garfield on the other hand had seen all he could stand. Looking around he realized he was sitting in snow. Looking at the Beast and the snow, Garfield put on a very devious smile. As the Beast kept looking at Belle longingly, he was suddenly struck in the head by snowball. Looking down at the dog and cat, Garfield had an innocent expression with a halo over his head, while Odie pointed at him. The Beast had a very irritated look on him as he looked at Garfield and Odie. Gazing over at Belle who was playing with a bird; The Beast looked back at Garfield with a sneering grin. While Garfield laughed hysterically at the Beast thinking he had fooled him; Garfield was struck by a giant ball of snow laid him out which Odie had managed to dodge at the last second. Belle looked back in surprise at the group to see Odie digging Garfield out of the snow while The Beast put on his own innocent smile with a halo over his head.

Later Belle and The Beast were in the main parlor after a walk in the courtyard. Garfield and Odie were watching from the doorway. Garfield not approving of Belle's relationship gagged at the sight, which Odie looked on with concern.

"Monsieur Pussy cat; I know the master hasn't been the most gracious of hosts." Lumiere stated suddenly from the behind the puppy and cat.

"But he is trying to change, honestly and truthfully he is; so please, please do anythingg to ruin their blossoming relationship." Cogsworth pleaded.

"Otherwise dear we will be cursed for all time; never to be human again." Mrs. Potts continued

"Human again!" Garfield expressed with shock with Odie moaning in agreement.

"Why yes, Garfield, we were all once human and so was the master." Mrs. Potts started sensing Garfield understanding them as she related the story of the Enchantress and the Prince who became the Beast.

"And so we're doing all we can to what we can to bring them together." Lumiere happily finished the tale.

Garfield however stared back with an angry expression as he walked down the hallway.

The objects couldn't believe it. "Oh dear; he didn't like that all." Mrs. Potts said in defeat to her partners.

The next day:

Belle and the Beast were in the library reading while Garfield was watching from the second floor looking over the balcony. He was holding a water balloon, as he turned to the readers with evil sneer while pointing to the water balloon with his claw extended. "Water balloon, plus them equals … SPLASH! Epic fail." Garfield said embarrassed, soaked to the bone.

The next day:

Belle and the Beast were walking out the courtyard again Garfield stood atop a hill watching them approach. Rolling up a snowball, Garfield chuckled to himself at 'ingenious' of his plan. "Sometimes I amaze even myself." Garfield said to readers. As Belle and Beast approached the bottom of the hill, Garfield released the ball. As the ball rolled toward the couple, Garfield eagerly awaited the outcome with evil grin. However as the couple were about to enter the path of barreling snowball Belle noticed something. "Oh look a beautiful coin!" She gasped with joy as they both narrowly missed the giant snowball amazingly failing to notice it as well. The giant snowball flew up an opposing hill and went straight up in the air. Garfield standing on the opposite hill watched helplessly as the snowball floated right over on top of him. "This is going to hurt." Garfield muttered as the ball of snow splattered on him. "You know, I'm really starting to hate the snow." Garfield said as he dug himself out of the snow. A second pile of snow fell right on top of him again. "And apparently, the snow hates me equally back." He said from under the snow.

And the next day again:

Once again Belle and the Beast were spending time together. This time they were going ice skating. Garfield once again was plotting to break up the union. Out on the pond Garfield was using a sharp metal pick to chisel a large hole in the ice. "Hey, I know it's kind of mean, but friends don't let friends date Beasts." Garfield said with a sly grin. Garfield was nearly done. "Hehe this it's definitely going to wor…SPLASH!" And through the ice he went leaving only the ice he was chiseling around.

Later:

"So Garfield?" Belle asked the tabby cat with a scolding tone as she used Mrs. Potts to pour hot water in a basin Garfield was using to keep his feet warm. The cat also had himself wrapped in a blanket with warm pack covering his head. "Care to explain what you were doing out there?" Belle finished with her hands on hips with a suspicious look on her face.

"W-w-will n-n-not d-d-dignify with r-r-response." Garfield shivered through his answer. Chip couldn't help himself.

"Hehe, it was pretty funny Garfield when you hopped into castle, frozen in a block of ice." Chip laughed at the memory.

"Sh-sh-Shut up Ch-ch-Chip." Garfield responded through shivering.

Later:

In the library Belle was putting together a book when Garfield walked up to her on the table, looking like he was in a bad mood. "Hello Garfield, I'm making a book for the Beast, what do you think?" Belle happily told Garfield as she showed the makeshift book to him.

SLASH! Garfield clawed the book in half in one swift motion.

"Okay, you're jealous aren't you?" Belle asked Garfield knowingly while holding the slashed book.

"I thought I made my point with subtlety" Garfield said as he calmly walked away.

Later Belle was talking with Mrs. Potts. "I think Garfield is jealous of me and the Beast being together so often now." Belle said to the tea pot.

"Whatever do you mean dear?" Mrs. Potts asked curiously. At that moment Garfield walked up wearing boxer shorts, a wife beater shirt and socks.

"You're going out with HIM again aren't you?!" He asked Belle angrily.

"I see." Mrs. Potts said.

Even more Later:

Garfield was sitting on a table in the dining room when he was approached by the last person he wanted to see.

"Hello Garfield." It was the Beast. "I think we should talk."

"Oh; it's you." Garfield turned his nose up at him and turned his head away from him.

Later the Beast tried to reason with Garfield. "I know I haven't been the nicest person I could have been, but I'm trying to change and I do love Belle and I promise I will treat her wonderfully." The Beast explained to Garfield. However Garfield seemed very unimpressed. The Beast sighed in exasperation. "I can't believe I'm actually talking about this to a cat."

Garfield responded by whipping out a mirror to show the Beast his reflection and photograph of the household objects. "Fine, point taken." The Beast responded with gritted teeth in irritation. "Garfield, just because Belle and I have feelings for each other doesn't mean she is going to stop loving you; what will it take to convince you of that?" The Beast asked.

"Some kitty treats perhaps?" Garfield replied sarcastically.

Later Garfield was lying down in the main parlor. "So, how are things?" the voice of Arlene said suddenly. Sure enough Garfield looked to the side of him and there she was with the angelic version of Nermal.

"What do you guys want?" Garfield asked irritably.

"You're not happy that Belle and Beast have grown together are you?" Arlene told Garfield

"Gee what gave me away?" Garfield asked sarcastically.

"You don't think the Beast has changed?" Arlene asked knowingly. Garfield just kept staring at nothing, ignoring her. "You have to know Garfield, what you were doing wasn't for Belle it was for you."

"Oh, give me a break." Garfield muttered with anger.

"I'm serious; you're just mad that you won't be the center of attention." Arlene said knowingly.

"But look on the bright side; you'll always be the center of the universe." Nermal said with a peppy grin. Garfield cocked his head in his direction. "After all you're fat enough." Nermal finished with a sly smile.

"Ding!" Garfield replied dejectedly.

Later in the library Garfield met up with Odie. "Hey there boy; you think the Beast has changed?" Garfield asked his buddy to which Odie responded happily with a thumb up. "Belle seems to have taken to him; how about you?" Odie replied likewise. "And would you like bowled pig snout and gravy surprise?" Garfield asked. Odie once again replied with happy thumbs up. "Ah, I see."

A short time later Garfield and the Beast met with Belle in the dining room. "Belle, Garfield and I talked, and we have decided to be friends." The Beast explained happily.

"Oh thank you Garfield!" Belle reacted with joy.

"I think we should have dinner, tonight." The Beast suggested.

"Group hug!" Garfield bellowed as he somehow managed to embrace the couple in a tight hug when he heard dinner.

In Belle's room, Belle was going through the wardrobe looking at the selection of dresses to wear for dinner with Garfield and Odie looking on. "Garfield I need help."

"Hmphh, you're dating someone outside your species, talk about understatement of the century." Garfield deadpanned to Odie who couldn't help but snort out a laugh.

"Garfield, I need something to wear, so I need your honest opinion." Belle told her cat.

"All right cat, let's try pink!" Belle slips into the Wardrobe and steps in a puffy pink dress that would have made Cinderella giggle. Garfield expressed by sticking out his tongue and razzing the sight. "How about blue!" Belle again slipped into the wardrobe to try on the blue dress. Once again Garfield razzed the dress. "Uhm; how about green?" Again Belle tried on the dress, only to have Garfield razz again. And the process repeated for several minutes with different dresses; red, orange, white and even a polka dot dress! All disapproved by Garfield. "Aww! C'mon cat! You actually hate all of them?" The Wardrobe cried in frustration

"I didn't stutter." Garfield said with banality.

"Wait! Belle I think I have one more." The Wardrobe said suddenly.

"Oh Garfield I think you will like this one; close your eyes while I get it on." Belle gasped with joy when she saw it.

"Hmph, modesty thy name is Belle." Garfield muttered to Odie who covered his eyes with his long ears. Garfield shut his eyes.

"All right boys open your eyes." Belle said with anticipation.

When Garfield and Odie opened, they were impressed with what they saw. Belle was a vision in a shiny gold dress with her hair done and make up well evenly applied. "Ooh!" Garfield and Odie whistled in unison. "Nice touch." Garfield said with a thumb up.

"You really think so Garfield?" Belle asked happily. Garfield nodded in reply. "Oh thank you Garfield." Belle said with a hug.

Suddenly someone clearing their throat from the doorway caught their attention; it was Cogsworth. "Dinner is served, madam." Belle gave an eager smile to her pet pals and went out to meet the Beast. As soon as she was out of sight Cogsworth turned his attention to the cat and dog. Especially Garfield. "Now look here! I know what you were up to earlier, now you are not to go down and bother mademoiselle Belle and the master, is that understood!" Cogsworth said emphatically to Garfield who sarcastically saluted in return.

"Loud and clear clock man!" Garfield replied with a sarcastic grin as he produced two tuxedos and showed them to Odie who barked happily.

Down in the main hall Belle and the Beast met at the bottom of the stairs; Belle smiling sweetly up at the Beast who smiled as if he hadn't been this happy in a long time, which he probably hadn't. Taking Belle by the arm, the Beast escorted Belle to the ballroom to enjoy their dinner. Eating their dinner in comfortable silence, the Beast suddenly asked Belle about Garfield and Odie. "I hope Garfield and Odie don't mind being alone in the room."

"Oh I think they are fine." She replied knowingly looking down at her side. The Beast arched his eyebrow curiously.

"What do you mean?"

"Our server and the violin player." Belle replied with a happy giggle as she pointed to the side of the table. There was Garfield carrying a tray of food with Odie by his side with a violin with his happy panting. Both were disguised in their tuxedos, even complete with fake mustaches. Suddenly Odie cleared his throat and began playing very well played soft tune. With Odie playing the violin, Belle suddenly got up from the table excitedly and went over to the Beast. With Mrs. Potts and Chip looking on they both went out to the main floor.

"Tale as old as time. True as it can be barely even friends then somebody bends. Unexpectedly. Just a little change. Small to say the least. Both a little scared. Neither one prepared. Beauty and the Beast" She began to sing as the Beast and Belle began to dance to Odie's violin and Mrs. Potts singing. Garfield walked up to his dog friend surprised at Odie's hidden talent. Shrugging his shoulders at the readers he decided to just eat his food and watch Belle and the Beast dance under the impressive chandelier. "Ever just the same. Ever a surprise. Ever as before. Ever just as sure. As the sun will rise. Tale as old as time. Tune as old as song. Bittersweet and strange. Finding you can change. Learning you were wrong." Mrs. Potts sang as the Belle and the Beast continue to dance both seemingly lost in each other's gaze while Garfield looking on, only instead of glaring with jealousy he was smiling with a knowing expression at Belle and The Beast. "Certain as the sun. Rising in the east. Tale as old as time. Song as old as rhyme. Beauty and the Beast. Tale as old as time. Song as old as rhyme. Beauty and the Beast." Mrs. Potts finished her tune with a very tired Chip, whom she urged off to bed. Odie wrapped up his playing as the Beast and Belle went out to balcony with Garfield and Odie the only ones left in the ballroom as the chandelier went out.

Watching the romantic duo exit to the balcony, Garfield turned to the readers. "They just don't make them like that anymore." Garfield said knowingly pointing over his shoulder with a happy smile.