Synopsis: The feud between Penny and Nicole continues. When a family heirloom goes missing, everyone is forced to pick a side, dividing the family even further.
[Blossom is writing in her journal with a pen. The picture is black and white while she narrates her thoughts ominously.]
Blossom narrating: [Dramatic]War... conflict... discord... it hangs over our family like a shroud...a shroud of primeval blackness that reaches deep into the soul, a gloom that reduces my world to a few scant feet of visibility... [Gunfire is heard in the distance] I stare anxiously into the darkness looking for the first sign of the approaching dawn, a hope that one day all might be resolved and the bonds of fellowship will be renewed once more... One week of a war that already feels like it has been waged forever... a war between two maternal figures eternally locked in an endless cycle of one-upmanship. [Bombs can be heard exploding in the distance.] So many innocent victims have been caught in the crossfire... [Machine guns firing and soldiers shouting is also heard.] How long must we endure such a brutal, divisive, and interminable standoff? The values of harmony, peace, and contentment have been undermined, giving rise to the horror, abhorrence, and desolation of dissension! [The picture zooms in closer and closer to her face until another extremely loud explosion is heard in the background, disrupting her concentration.]
[The picture returns to normal color, showing Blossom laying in bed on her stomach with her legs crossed behind her as she writes in her diary.]
Blossom: [Lowers her eyebrows angrily] Will you turn that stupid game down! I'm trying to do my introductory monologue!
[Jake is shown hanging out in her room, playing a loud war video game. The machine gun fire and explosions continue to sound off. He rolls his eyes as Blossom complains about the volume.]
Jake: Don't you think you're being a bit over-dramatic with this whole feud business?
Blossom: What are you even doing playing video games? I thought we were both supposed to be grounded?
Jake: Well mom doesn't have to know that, that's why I'm playing them in your room! But don't worry, I'll keep it down. [He mutes the video game] Just pretend like I'm not even here!
[Blossom sighs and shakes her head for a moment before returning to her diary.]
Blossom narrating: Now where was I? ...Ah yes! I would be lying if I said there weren't a few fortuitous and advantageous developments in our favor as a result of the conflict, notably in the form of our other grandmother, Judith, as the previous night was highly indicative of...
[As Blossom continues to write, a flashback plays of the previous night as she describes it in her Diary.]
[Once again, Penny and Gumball are all dressed up and about to head out of the house.]
Penny: Kids, I'd like to introduce you to your new babysitter! [She puts her hand on the doorknob]
[Blossom and Jake look at each other and bite their fingernails nervously.]
[Penny opens the door to the house, revealing her own mother was waiting for them at the door.]
Judith: [Smiles] Hi, honey!
Penny: Hi, mom! [The two of them hug affectionately] You have no idea how grateful I am that you drove all the way down here. You're a life saver.
Judith: [Waves her hand] It's no trouble at all! I'm always happy to help you and your beautiful family out!
Gumball: [Gives her a respectful nod] Judy!
Judith: Gumball!
Penny: I wish I could stay in talk but we're running late! If there are any problems give us a call otherwise... see you in a bit!
[After saying their goodbyes, Judith closes the door behind them. Blossom and Jake quietly tiptoe past her and return to the couch, trying to get back to their movie.]
Judith: [Looks over to the kids and the television] What are you guys watching? [She goes to pick up the remote]
Blossom: [Quickly tries to grab the remote but fails before Judith could grab it] Wait wait! No!
[Judith unpauses the movie. Loud gunfire and cars crashing is heard from the show. Blossom and Jake hang their heads disappointed to have another movie ruined.]
Judith: [Gasps] I love this movie!
Blossom: [Perks a brow] I'm sorry, what?
Judith: [Takes a seat between the two of them, wrapping an arm around each of their shoulders.] It's a classic!
Jake: You mean you're not going to censor it?
Judith: No silly! Me and Patrick saw much worse when we were your age. Age ratings are stupid anyway. [She unpauses the television show] If only we had some popcorn!
[Blossom and Jake look at each other with a look of surprise and disbelief, but their expressions quickly turn to those of happiness and excitement. The three of them eagerly watch the movie together on the edge of their seat.]
[In the next scene, Blossom and Jake are sitting at the kitchen table with their plates and silverware in front of them. They both brace themselves for what is to come.]
Blossom: [Gulps] I'm too afraid to find out what it is... I don't think I can take another cabbage casserole. My body still hasn't fully recovered from last week. [An X-ray shot shows the inside of her body. Her stomach is covered in bandages, wears a neck brace, and several bruises including a black eye. Her stomach groans in pain, letting out several wheezing coughs, barely staying conscious.]
[The doorbell to the house rings. Judith answers the door to an unknown figure. Blossom and Jake both tilt their head, trying to get a better look at who was at the door. Once the door was closed, Judith turns around, revealing a large pizza in her hands.]
Judith: [Sing-songy] I got pizzaaaaa!
Jake: [Smiles and looks at Blossom] Dude... right here [He offers her a fist-bump which she gladly accepts, pounding his fist back happily.]
[A montage of scenes play, showing Blossom, Jake, and Judith having a wonderful time. From watching television, to playing ball outside, to competing with each other in various games, to taking silly selfies with their phones. The last picture shows the three of them group hugging as they wave at the camera with smiles on their faces.]
[In the next scene, the three of them are enjoying some popcorn together until Judith takes a glance at her watch and starts a countdown.]
Judith: ...Aaand three...two...one... [She claps her hands together.] Bathtime!
[Blossom and Jake gasp and bite their lips nervously]
Blossom: [Alarmed] Oh no!
Judith: [Confused] 'Oh no'? Why 'Oh no'?
Blossom: Bathtime... You mean like... separately? One of us in the shower, alone? With nobody else inside?
Judith: [Scratches her head] Uh... that's the usual preferred occupancy, yeah? Why?
Blossom: [Breathes a sigh of relief and chuckles to herself] Nevermind, it's nothing!
[In the next scene, Blossom and Jake have towels wrapped around their bodies and heads, having just finished their showers. They both take a relaxed deep breath.]
Jake: [Happily] Now this...is awesome!
Blossom: [Nods] It's pretty great!
Jake: I think I could get used to this! This whole feud thing isn't so bad after all.
Blossom: [Rubs her chin] Well I don't know about that...
Jake: What are you talking about? It's perfect!
Blossom: I mean yeah, grandma Judy is nice and all, but I just don't like the idea of bad blood in the family. Mom is just cutting Nicole off from the family and replacing her with someone else. It's not right... I still think we can help bridge the divide between the two of them.
Jake: [Lowers his eyebrows] Uh, how about 'no'? We got a good thing going here and I don't want you messing this up like you do everything else! Let me put it to you simply... grandma Judy; awesome, grandma Nicole; lame. [Holds up one hand] Awesome [Holds up the other hand] Lame... they don't really measure up.
Blossom: Jake, that's awful. You're exploiting the feud to your benefit! Don't you care about how mom feels? Or grandma Nicole?
Jake: [Scoffs] What about you? You want to have your TV censored? You want to eat cabbage casserole that you can barely stomach? You want get hand-bathed again? You want to go to bed early with baby powder on your butt?
Blossom: [Hands on her hips] It's not about what I want It's about what's best for the family! I'm not going to exploit other people's strife for my own personal gain.
Jake: [Mocking her] Oh! Look at miss goody-two-shoes over here levitating over the rest of us! [He scoffs again] I'm not going to let you ruin this!
Blossom: We'll see about that...
[In the same Kill Bill parody as before, the picture zooms in on both of their eyes as a dramatic siren plays in the background while they stare each other down angrily.]
Blossom narrating: [Continues to write in her diary] Great... another obstacle... just more evidence that feuds seldom affect just the two. As with any conflict, there comes escalation. Another obstacle in our pursuit of peace, this one came in the form of something as simple, meaningless, and petty as a jewelry box. [She gives a brief chuckle] Fitting that something that serves no purpose than to safeguard objects of our vanity would be the cause of the next confrontation...
[The next flashback plays, showing Penny coming to answer the door when the doorbell rings. She opens the door to see Nicole waiting for her on the other side. When the two of them make eye contact, the picture zooms in on both of both of their eyes in a parody of Kill Bill but before the siren starts to play Gumball interjects]
Gumball: Okay, enough... that joke is getting old... [Looks to Nicole] What is it, mom?
Nicole: I'll make it brief, I know you guys must be busy with all the cooking and the cleaning and routine house upkeep and-
Gumball: [Interrupts her] Mom!
Nicole: I've come for my Jewelry box. I need it back.
Gumball: [Turns to Penny] What is she talking about?
Penny: She lent me her jewelry box when Jake broke the one I had. But I don't have it with me anymore because I already gave it back. Maybe you just didn't look hard enough, Nicole...
Nicole: [Laughs] Oh, sweetie! There isn't one square inch of my house that isn't memorized like the back of my hand. You never gave me the jewelry box back.
Penny: [Hands on her hips] And I'm telling you that you're wrong... I gave the box back three months ago.
Nicole: Penny, if you would have given it back I would have remembered. Maybe it's possible you are the one who didn't look hard enough.
Penny: [Shakes her head] No, I'm pretty sure I did. I recall very clearly handing it to you when you came over to our house a few months ago.
Nicole: I'm telling you that's impossible there's no way-
Penny: [Interrupts her] I'm telling you for the last time I don't have it. I gave it back already. If you don't believe me that's your problem but I'm telling you right now I don't have it and that's final! End of story! Period!
Nicole: [Holds her hands up, trying to calm her down] Alright. Fine. I believe you. I know you wouldn't lie to me, you're not the kind of person. I'll get out of your guys' hair. [She waves to Gumball] Have a good rest of the day you guys!
[Once Nicole leaves, Penny takes a few deep breaths, trying to clear her mind.]
Penny: She's trying to get under my skin... but it won't work. She's trying to get me to snap so I'll look like the crazy one but it's not going to work! She's crazy not me! I'm not crazy! She's crazy!
Gumball: Honey, I-
Penny: [Interrupts him] I already know what you're going to say. I've heard it a million times already. I'm not apologizing to her again.
Gumball: But... all this fuss over one silly little event?
Penny: It's not just one event, Gumball. Ever since we got married she has been nothing but critical and condescending. I'm finally taking a stand. I won't be bullied by her any longer!
[Flashback ends]
Blossom narrating: I have to give dad credit for trying, even though he hasn't made any meaningful progress and doesn't seem to have a firm grasp on the intensity of the situation. But what good is the use of advice from a moral compass if a deaf ear is all too often turned to it? Sometimes I wonder if we'd be better off as a species if we all possessed the male's relatively incomplex psyche and lax attitude towards interrelational contention.
Jake: Hey, I resent that! ...Whatever it is you just said
Blossom: I mean come on...females are just more contentious than males by nature. I honestly couldn't see a feud between Dad and grandpa Patrick because men just don't care that much.
Jake: [Sighs, shrugging his shoulders] Whatever... I'm going to use the bathroom. I'll be back in a while. [He hops out of his chair to leave the room.]
Blossom: Alright. [She returns to her diary for a moment.]
Blossom narrating: Finally, some peace and quiet... In my quest to restore balance and harmony to our family by finding the missing jewelry box, I have explored every corner of the house both inside and out and found nothing.
[A montage of scenes play, showing Blossom looking under the couch, in the garage, in the basement, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the gutter, in the shed, in the toilet, and in each bedroom. She wipes her brow, exhausted, but still determined.]
Blossom narrating: Despite my cynicism towards our current predicament and the obvious disingenuity of resolving interpersonal fracas via the reaffirmation of ones materialistic desires, I must work with what I'm dealt. Beggars really can't be choosers. If returning this box to grandma Nicole brings about positive change, who am I to turn my nose at such an obvious and easy deus ex machina? Food for thought. [She closes her diary.]
[In the next scene, Blossom is downstairs in the kitchen, opening up the refrigerator door and grabbing a bottle of water. She unscrews the cap, takes a quick drink, and puts the cap back on. Gumball suddenly appears from behind the fridge door.]
Gumball: Hey, sweetheart?
Blossom: What's up?
Gumball: Have you seen Jake? I can't find my flashlight anywhere and I know he had it last.
Blossom: I just saw him not too long ago. I can find him for you.
Gumball: [Nods] That would be awesome! Thanks!
[Scene cuts to Blossom knocking on the door of the upstairs bathroom.]
Blossom: [Knocking] Jake, dad needs you. [She waits a while for a response but after hearing nothing, she knocks again.] Jake come on, I know you're in there. Answer me. [She rolls her eyes.] Alright I'm coming in. Speak now or forever hold your peace.
[Blossom opens the door and walks in. To her surprise Jake isn't in the room. She scratches her head for a moment, confused. Something however, catches her eye. She sees the window of the bathroom open with the curtains gently rustling from the outdoor breeze. She flips a small empty trashcan upside down and puts it up against the wall for her to stand on. She steps up on the trashcan and looks outside, seeing nothing. She looks down, left, and right. Finally she looks upwards, seeing another open window above her window; the attic window. She climbs through the bathroom window onto the roof. From there she leaps up to grab onto the window ledge and pulls herself up. Once she climbs through the second window, she lands with a thud inside the attic.]
Blossom: [Rubbing her back] Oww...
[Suddenly a flashlight shines in Blossom's face, forcing her to cover her eyes.]
Jake: Who goes there?
Blossom: [Uncovers her eyes, seeing Jake standing with Gumball's flashlight in one hand and Nicole's jewelry box in the other. Her mouth drops.] Grandma's box! [She looks up at him and lowers her eyebrows.] You took it!
Jake: That's not true! Nicole did give it to mom but she forgot about it. So I decided to hang on to it.
Blossom: [Angrily] I don't care who did what! You had the box this whole time! You've been sitting by watching everyone fight over that and listening to me write overly complex philosophical narratives all day!
Jake: There you go again...
Blossom: [Restraining her anger] Give it to me. Now!
Jake: Oh I don't think so, sis! You just want this so you can turn everything back to the way it was before. I'm not having it! I'm not getting hand-bathed again. Grandma Judy is here to stay and that's final!
Blossom: Then I'll pry it from your selfish egomaniacal purloining fingers!
Jake: Stop with the big words and come get me then! [In a parody of the Matrix, he holds his hand out, beckoning with his fingers for her to come at him.]
[Blossom charges at him going for a roundhouse kick to his face when she reaches him. Jake ducks, avoiding her kick but before he can counter attack, Blossom does a backflip, kicking the jewelry box out of his hands, knocking it across the room. Blossom pounces, trying to grab the box but Jake grabs her by her ankle, stopping her in her tracks and causing her to faceplant right into the floorboards.]
Blossom: [Painfully] Owch... [Rubs her sore face]
Jake: [Laughs] Give up!
[Blossom jumps to her feet with one quick movement. When Jake goes for a punch she grabs his arm, turns around, and flips him over her shoulder, slamming him onto the ground. She holds onto his arm while pinning him to the floor with her foot on his cheek.]
Blossom: No, you give up!
[Jake mumbles out loud, struggling to speak due to her foot pressing against his face.]
Blossom: [Smiles] Sorry, what was that?
Jake: [Speaks up] Never! [He shapeshifts into a bear, breaking Blossom's hold. He picks her up in his giant paws, holding her up to his eye level. She wiggles and struggles, trying to get out of his grasp but his grip was too strong. Jake picks up the box and holds it front of her, taunting her with it.] Now what are you going to do, sis? [He chuckles cockily.] Hahaha!
[Blossom sighs and shakes her head at him.]
Jake: [Perks an eyebrow] What?
[Blossom points downwards with her finger. Jake looks down only to see the floor beneath his feet cracking due to his weight. They both look at each other for a moment before they fall through the floor, landing on the table in front of the couch where Penny and Gumball were sitting, shattering it. Penny and Gumball recoil in shock and gear, gasping.]
Penny: [Frightened] Oh my gosh! What are you guys doing?!
Blossom: [Points at Jake] He's got it! He's got the box!
Jake: [Shapeshifts back into his normal form] What? No I don't! [He hides the box behind his back.] It's nothing!
Gumball: [Reaches behind Jake, grabbing what he was hiding. When he sees Jake really does have the box he gasps again.] The jewelry box! You guys found it!
Blossom: Uh, no... we didn't. [She points at Jake] He was hiding it so mom and grandma would continue the feud!
Jake: [Shakes his head] She's lying! Where is your proof, madam!
Gumball: We need to give this back to my mom ASAP.
Penny: [Interjects] No! No! We can't!
Gumball: [Confused] What?! What do you mean?
Penny: After I yelled in her face telling her I didn't have it? She'd never let me live it down! If she finds out we had it all along, she'll win! Checkmate! Boom! I lose!
Gumball: [Shakes his head at Penny in disbelief] Do you even hear yourself right now? We finally have the mcguffin that will move the plot forward and resolve this conflict and you want to hang on to it?
Jake: Uh dad...grandma gave her that box, let her decide what to do with it. It's only fair. [He puts his hands on his hips.]
Blossom: [Lowers her eyebrows] Oh shut up, Jake! Stop acting like you care about anything we're talking about!
Jake: Are you implying I don't?
Blossom: Strongly. Your entire stake in this feud is free pizza, movies, and video games!
Jake: [Shrugs] What more noble cause to go to war over?
Blossom: You're awful! I'm putting a stop to your shenanigans right now!
Gumball: [To Penny] Honey, we have to do what's right!
Penny: Letting her win isn't 'right'! She doesn't deserve to have the checkmate!
Blossom: [To Jake] You want to go another round? [She assumes a combat stance]
Jake: Come at me! [He assumes a combat stance as well]
[The four of them continue fighting amongst themselves until they are interrupted by the sound of the door bell ringing. They all turn their attention towards the door.]
[Penny answers the door, finding no one there. She does find a piece of paper attached to the door. She takes it down and heads back inside to read it.]
Gumball: What is it?
Blossom: Yeah, what does it say?
Penny: [Chuckles, shaking her head as she does so] Unbelievable.
Gumball: [Eager] What?
Penny: [Holds the paper up, showing an invitation] A barbecue cookout. At your mother's place. She's invited us and get this... my parents.]
Gumball: [Scratches his head] On a Tuesday? Why would she invite your parents?
Penny: Don't you see? This is her next move! She's counting on me not showing up so it will look like I'm the one with the problem!
Blossom: But this seems like a good opportunity to give the box back to her.
Penny: You're right! [She thinks for a moment] But not by hand... We can turn the tables on her!
Gumball: How?
Penny: We're going to go to that party. [She looks at the kids] And you two will sneak in and put the box back in her house! She'll find it and realize she had it all along, then she'll have no choice but to apologize!
Gumball: [Sighs] You know what, at this point I'm too tired to interject anymore. I'll go along with it.
Blossom: But that lying!
Jake: Yeah! [Puts an arm around Blossom's shoulder] I'm with her!
Blossom: [Pushes Jake away] Get off me! You're only taking my side so you can get what you want!
Gumball: Just go along with it, sweetheart. Being an adult is ninety percent lying anyway.
Penny: Great! So we're all on board! All you guys have to do is find a way to smuggle the box back into her house, find a spot for it, and get out!
Blossom: And what's in it for me for doing your dirty work?
Penny: How about I don't ground you both for a year for putting a hole in our ceiling?
Jake: [Snaps his fingers] You got a deal!
[In the next scene, Penny and Gumball are arriving to the party, carrying some baked beans that they were instructed to bring.] Nicole is outside in the yard finishing the setup for the cookout.]
Nicole: [Seemed genuinely surprised that they had come] Oh! Hi guys! I didn't even think you'd show!
Penny: [Overdramatic happiness] Oh it's no problem! We're here to help you get things set up like good neighbors!
[Penny and Nicole stare each other down for a moment, trying to size each other up until Gumball comes between them.]
Gumball: Mom, where should I move these? [He holds up a tray of baked beans]
Nicole: [Smacks her forehead] Oh shoot! Did I ask you guys to bring baked beans? Must have been a typo. I already made some. But let's see if yours are up standards! [She takes a spoon and tries a mouthful] Oh dear, that's uh... not very fresh! Tastes like it's from a can!
Gumball: Those are your beans mom... I set Penny's down on the other table...
Nicole: [Nervously] Uhh... Oh! My bad! [She scratches the back of her head, embarrassed.]
[Scene cuts to Blossom and Jake hiding in the bushes.]
Jake: You ready to go?
Blossom: Yeah but how are we going to sneak the box back into grandma's house without her knowing?
[Jake looks at her with a mischievous grin.]
Blossom: [Perks a brow] What? Why are you looking at me like that?
[In the next scene, Blossom and Jake are approaching Nicole who is setting the tables. Jake looks smug and confident while Blossom looks grouchy and irritated. A large protruding bulge is shown in the back of Blossom's pants.]
Blossom: [Irritated] ...Hey grandma... I need to use the bathroom... [She grinds her teeth in an annoyed fashion]
Nicole: [Puts down the forks, spoons, and plates in her hands and turns to them. She tilts her head to the side, seeing the large bulge in Blossom's pants] Oh sweetie! Did you have an accident?
Blossom: [Looks over at Jake who is struggling to hold in his laughter] ...Yes...
Nicole: Do you need me to help you get cleaned up?
Blossom: [Groans, shaking her head] No... I just need to use your bathroom.
Nicole: Oh okay. [She reaches into her pocket and hands them the key to her house.] Here you go!
Blossom: [Takes the key] Thanks... [She turns to leave.]
[Nicole couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle a bit as Blossom walks away.]
[The scene cuts to Blossom and Jake inside the house.]
Jake: [Still smirking] Now that was satisfying and funny! I give my idea a perfect ten out of ten!
Blossom: [Pulls down her pants and retrieves the jewelry box.] Shut up and help me hide this... [She pulls her pants back up and buttons them.]
Jake: [Waves his hands] I'm not touching that. No thank you.
Blossom: Enough joking around! We need to find a very inconspicuous place to put this.
Jake: But how are we going to do that when Nicole already said she knew every inch of her house like the back of her hand? Won't she know something is up when she finds the box in a place she's already looked?
Blossom: [Scratches her chin] You know what... that's actually a pretty valid point. I didn't consider that plothole until just now.
[Outside, Penny is talking with her parents who had just arrived.]
Patrick: [Wraps an arm around Penny, hugging her to his side.] Good to see you again, darling! You're looking radiant as always.
Judith: I love your outfit by the way! Very cute?
Penny: [Shyly] Oh this? [Runs her hands through her skirt] It's nothing!
Judith: But why do you look so nervous?
Penny: [Gulps] Nervous? What do you mean nervous? I'm not nervous!
Patrick: And where are the kids at? I'd love to see them. I haven't ruffled the hair on their heads in forever!
Penny: You know what. That's actually a great idea! I'm going to go see what they're up to. Excuse me for just a moment. [She steps away, heading toward Nicole's house.]
[Once inside, Penny immediately spots Blossom and Jake walking through the house with the box.]
Penny: [Rushes up to the kids] What are you guys doing! I told you to hide it!
Blossom: We can't find a spot that isn't a dead giveaway.
Jake: But we're working on it.
Penny: [Frustrated, she swipes the box from Blossom's hands.] Give me that! I'll take care of it myself!
[Penny walks off, heading towards one of the rooms with the box in her hands. Suddenly she runs into Richard who was headed their way. When she sees him she gasps out loud, covering her mouth with fright.]
Richard: Hiya, Penny! [He looks down at her hands seeing the box] ...Wait...hold on a second. Isn't that Nicole's jewelry box?
Penny: [Starts sweating nervously] Uh, I... well... uh- I mean, I ... uh-uh...
Richard: Yeah! She's been going nuts the past couple of days looking for it. She didn't even go to bed last night because she was up all night long cleaning the closets out.
[In a flashback, Richard is shown in bed snoring loudly. His deep sleep is interrupted when a shoe falls right into his mouth. He quickly spits it out, sitting up in bed. He looks over at the other side of the bed, seeing Nicole flinging and throwing things left and right as she goes through all their things. The flashback ends.]
Richard: When she finds out you had it all along you're in for a world of trouble.
Penny: [Gulps] Nononono...no no no! I can't! She can't find out about-
Nicole: [Walking into the living room] Richard?
[Penny and Richard nervously toss the box back and forth until Nicole comes into the room seeing Richard holding the box.]
Nicole: [Gasps] My jewelry box! What-...how the... where did you get that?
Richard: [Looks at Penny for a moment, seeing the look of worry on her face. He looks back at Nicole] I uh... I was uh, pranking you. I hid it where you wouldn't find it.
Nicole: [Dismayed] You what?
Richard: [Nervously] I thought it would be funny. Good prank, huh?
Nicole: I've been tearing my hair out night and day looking for that! I've almost lost my mind going all over the house checking every nook and cranny!
Richard: [Shrugs] Still funny.
Nicole: [Takes a few steps closer to him with an intimidating look in her eyes] Oh really, Richard?
Penny: [Interjects] Nicole, I-
Richard: [Interrupts Penny] Shush! Let it go.
Nicole: Well let me make you one promise now... you won't be looking back on this little stunt as funny! [She swipes the box from his hand and marches off.]
Penny: [Shakes her head in disbelief] Richard I... I don't know what to say except...thank you. [Looks up at him] Why would you do that for me?
Richard: [Shrugs again] I don't know... I didn't want you to have to deal with that. You're like a daughter to me.
[Penny smiles and offers him a hug which he gladly accepts.]
Blossom: Awww!
Jake: [Rolls his eyes] Mom...we gotta wrap this story up. [He points towards the bedroom down the hall.]
Penny: Oh! Right!
[In the next scene, Nicole is on her knees beside her bed, polishing the box with a clean rag.]
Nicole: Why does it smell all sweaty?
[Penny, slowly opens the door and comes in the room.]
Nicole: [Looks up at Penny and sighs] Come to gloat?
Penny: [Shakes her head] No. I don't want to gloat I don't want to fight anymore. I want to bury the hatchet but I can't do that unless we're on the same page.
Nicole: [Nods] Look, It was wro-... [She coughs] I was wr-... [She groans, unable to get the word 'wrong' off her tongue. She clears her throat] The opposite of right to accuse you like I did.
Penny: [Walks up to her and sits down on the ground beside her] It was wrong of me to replace you as the kids' babysitter. But if we're going to make this work we need to get to the root of the problem.
Nicole: What do you mean?
Penny: I didn't want any of this. I didn't want this feud. I didn't want us to constantly try and show each other up. I just felt obligated to take a stand and stick up for myself. You can be completely one hundred percent right about something, but if you don't handle it correctly, you can still be wrong. If we're going to move forward I need you to respect how I feel. I don't want to be bullied anymore.
[Nicole looks down at the ground, silently reflecting but saying nothing.]
Penny: When you painted my house and threw out all my favorite things, I know you had good intentions but you didn't consider how I would feel about it. That wasn't even the lone incident, it was just the law straw. Look, I get it. I know you care about me and you're always looking out for my best interests but you have a habit of doing good things for other people without considering how they feel about it. I feel like you just don't respect me at all.
[At the door, four pairs of eyes belonging to Gumball, Richard, Blossom, and Jake are seen, trying to remain hidden.]
Nicole: You know, my mother-in-law didn't respect me. I felt like no matter what I did I was never good enough for her. Never good enough for her son. She let me know that on a regular basis. I always worked my fingers to the bone trying to impress her but nothing ever seemed to work. [Looks up at Penny] I don't want to have that kind of relationship with you. I just wanted to help but I didn't know I would hurt your feelings. I never want you to feel like you're not good enough for me or my son. I love you, Penny, and I wish you only the best every day. We can make this work.
Penny: We can, but we both have things to work on. You can do better knowing when people want your help and when they don't, and I can do better accepting your help when you offer it... appropriately that is.
Nicole: You're right. I owe you an apology. [She clears her throat] I'm sor-... Sorr...
Richards: [Gasps] She's going to say it!
Blossom: [Quietly] Shh!
Nicole: Sorrrrrrrrr... I... am... s-s-s-s-s...sor...sor...sor-sor-
[In the next scene, Nicole is being carried out to an ambulance on a stretcher. When next Nicole opens her eyes, she is in the hospital, surrounded by her family, including Penny's parents. Gumball approaches her, handing her a beautiful bouquet of flowers.]
Nicole: [Surprised] Oh, Gumball! They're beautiful! Thank you!
Gumball: [Smiles] Don't thank me. Penny got them for you.
Nicole: [Sees Penny standing at the left side of her bed and reaches out to her] Penny... did I...do it? Did I get the words out?
Penny: [Holds her hand] You did...and I accept your apology. Things are going to be better between us, I promise. As long as we both respect each others opinions. Speaking of which, I brought something with me... [She holds up two cans of paint of the exact color Nicole painted her house with.]
Nicole: [Shocked] Huh?
Penny: If I can confess a little secret... I do love what you did with the room. I was wondering if you'd like to help me do the rest of the house as well?
Nicole: [Smiles, feeling touched] Oh sweetie, I'd love to!
Jake: [Pinching his forehead, shaking his head irritated and confused] So let me get this straight... all this fuss and she actually liked the paintjob all along.
Blossom: [Shrugs] Women are complicated.
Patrick: [Whispers to Judith quietly] I told you this family was a bunch of whack jobs.
Penny: [To Nicole] You're more than welcome to have your job back as babysitter.
Nicole: [Beaming] Nothing would make me happier in the whole world!
[In the next scene, Blossom and Jake are sitting beside each other. Blossom looks content and relieved while Jake looks grumpy and irritated.]
Blossom: All's well that ends well, right little bro?
[Picture zooms out, showing them once again in the tub together getting a bath from Nicole.]
Jake: [Grumpily] I hate you...
[Blossom smiles happily]
[End episode]