AN: So when I uploaded the last chapter last week apparently some of it didn't copy over. No idea how that happened. I was just going to paste it onto that chapter but decided to add a bit and make a short mini chapter since I haven't been to good on updating this lately. Gravity Falls fic has been eating my time .

Edd and Marie were leisurely making their way back to their homes. Both were exhausted from hours of chasing people through the Asylum. Marie had her arm locked around Edd's. She hadn't stopped smiling the entire night, and neither had Edd, though you couldn't tell because his mask.

Edd had no expectation of really enjoying this night. He obviously longed for his first date with Marie, but this wasn't an activity that was in his comfort zone. Maybe it was being with Marie. Maybe it was the fact he couldn't even recognize himself in the mirror. There was something, and whatever it was, allowed him to have the most fun he'd ever had.

"I still can't get over how bad ass you looked throwing people into that trap door all night. I kept imagining you apologizing to everyone when you did it too." Marie chuckled to herself. She wasn't wrong though. Edd made a point to say he was sorry each time he tossed somebody in. Or, that was the plan anyways. After a while he actually started to really enjoying sneaking up on people in the fog and tossing them. "They said we could go back anytime we'd like. Think maybe this weekend you'd want to suit up again"?

"Huh. Maybe next weekend. I don't think I can take much longer in this thing. Pretty sure I shed ten pounds tonight. Washing it is going to be such a pain". Marie giggled at Edd's dread. He had noticed she was doing that a lot tonight. Giggling. He took it as a sign she was having a good time.

Their homes soon came into sight and Edd couldn't be more relieved. He wanted nothing more then to take a long shower and get into bed. Marie wanted nothing but for this night not to end. This was her first date, and it went perfectly.

The duo decided to sit down on Edd's front porch for a few minutes before the went their separate ways for the night. Edd was gazing up at the starlit sky, Marie was resting her head on his shoulder. They were in a place of bliss. After all this time they were finally here. The both couldn't help but wonder why it took so long. Non the less, they were just happy they got here.

When Marie finally stood up to leave it became very, very awkward. They both knew what they wanted. But they both just sort of froze.

"So...yeah. Thanks for the date. It was great! I had a lot of fun". Edd noticed Marie rubbing the back of her neck. It was something she did when she got nervous. He knew she wasn't going to make a move. So he would have to do it. He grabbed Marie's waste and pulled her to him. Her face completely lit up. She never expected Edd to be the one to make the first move. But she was beyond thrilled he was.

'This is it. Finally!' she thought to herself. She closed her eyes and puckered her lips. She felt Edd's breath hitting her face. 'This is really happening'!

"Eddward, Marie. I didn't know you two were back from your date". Edd's front door was open and his mother stood over them. Marie's face was frozen in place, her lips puckered, but her eyes wide. She couldn't break the pose. "Are you alright dear"?

"Yeah! Yes, I'm fine. Double D, thanks for a wonderful night, I'll see you tomorrow". Marie ran off as fast as she could over to her yard. In typical Marie fashion she tripped over her mother's lawn ornaments. 'Of course that just happened'! She turned and waved to Edd and his mother before entering her home.

"I like her," Edd's mother said. Edd returned a smile and went up to shower. He was ready for bed.

Edd's mother sat in the living room while Edd showered.

"That was a low blow hun".

"I haven't the faintest what you mean Ronald".

"Oh? So you didn't wait by the door all night for Edd to come back? And when you saw him with Marie you didn't watch them and ruin their first kiss"?

"Oh, so you were watching them too then"!

"Of course I was. I needed to make sure my son finished the date right and gave Marie a kiss. Which, you ruined".

"That is just ridiculous. Marie is a wonderful girl. Why would I ruin my boy's night on purpose like that?

"We both know why".

"Please, I",

"Dear. Stop...We know it could happen. You think I haven't thought about it too? When he makes his decision on weather or not to come with us I want him to make an honest choice. He has a life here. If he doesn't want to give that up then he doesn't have to. We have no right to try and interfere". Rose sat there nearly in tears at her husband's words. He wrapped himself around his wife and gave her a kiss. "Everything will work out in the end love. As long as Eddward is happy. That's all that matters".