It was noon when the cab pulled into Prosperville. Rick handed the driver the taxi fare. Rick walked until he came to Mindy's house. He hadn't seen her since early June. Now it was late November. He saw a girl with long, blond hair watering flowers in front of Mindy's house. It was Mindy. Rick stopped and looked at Mindy, waiting for her to notice him. She turned and squinted, "Can I help you?"
"Yeah, I'm looking for a blond girl named Mindy," replied Rick, playing along.
Mindy stood, "That's me. And you are?" Mindy didn't recognize Rick. Last she had seen him, his hair was short. Now it was long and shaggy. In addition, he had lost a noticeable amount of weight during his time in Ghettown.
"I'm just a simple boy from Ghettown."
Mindy leapt at Rick and squeezed him in the tightest hug she had ever given, "Oh, Ricky, I missed you so much!" she cried out as tears escaped from her eyes.
"I missed you too."
"I didn't recognize you. You're so skinny and your hair is so long!"
"Yeah, I got to get Harriet to cut it."
"Actually, I kind of like it."
"Then it stays," said Rick, chuckling.
"So how was Ghettown?"
"At first it was awful, but I got used to it."
"That's good."
Suddenly, Tortimer appeared behind Rick, "Ah, young Richard."
Rick turned and saw Tortimer, "Mayor! Good to see you! You didn't have trouble recognizing me?"
"I'd recognize that strong, young voice anywhere," replied Tortimer.
"How's Prosperville?"
"We caught the criminals and all the money is back. We haven't started blueprinting your house yet. Perhaps you'd like to help us?"
"Absolutely."
"You'll be living in your own home again in no time at all."
"Tortimer, are there any homes neighboring where Ricky's will be?" asked Mindy.
"I don't believe so, why do you ask?" replied Tortimer.
"Because I'd like to move to Prosperville."
"And be my neighbor?" asked Rick.
"If that's not too much of a problem," replied Mindy.
"Not at all," commented Rick.

And so ends Rick's little adventure. Rick and Mindy were living next door to each other in Prosperville by Christmas. They couldn't be happier.

Redd and Lyle were given a life sentence with no possibility of parole. They also both learned why not to drop the soap.

Tom Nook, with the help of his coworker Harriet, won the case and was able to return to Nookington's Department Store in Prosperville. Business was booming.

Mayor Tortimer returned to his boring life of sleeping in the town hall while Pelly and Phyllis did everything.

Ghettown's soil turned fertile again. People began to move in. With all the money Mayor Emmet made, he began to fix up the houses. Mike became president of the homeowner's association, with April as vice president. Joe got his truck fixed, but decided to settle in Ghettown, running his own store. Ghettown is now on its way back to glory.

Rick did eventually go back and visit Ghettown, Not without Mindy, of course. Mindy nearly fell unconscious, having seen what six months of Rick in Ghettown did.

All was well.