Days later, it was read in the newspaper of the births of both Shelia and Karl Boggs being born to a Randall Boggs. In the prison, Inkinstein, Waternoose, and the other arrested cronies with them saw that the experimental pregnancy had succeeded.

The female lizard, Sonja, had found it good that she had children. Her eggs had been used in the experiment. But if she ever got out, she would want them back.

Inkinstein was proud to see his experiment had succeeded. It might one day be a relief to know it could be done, that not just females had to be carriers anymore. But he had a feeling that Randall wouldn't let the babies go so easily. He had been too protective of them when he was pregnant with them. He and his cronies weren't likely to get out soon because of what they had done to frame Randall and that they had killed monster children.

Waternoose still wanted revenge, but there had been three more years added on to his already 15 year sentence for the escape. He had had nothing to do with the killings. It had all been Inkinstein.

….

Randall enjoyed his time off from work now. At least he wasn't living alone and struggling to find things to do at home. Nicole had to help him out a lot while his stomach was still so sore. But he also had his twins keeping him happy as he learned new things about them.

Yes, at times he was scared of what they were crying about, if he had done something wrong. But Nicole would seem to figure it out easily. It was amazing she wasn't a mother herself.

As they helped each other, they did notice that they were seeming to have some feelings for each other. It might have been different if they both weren't lizards, but Randall hadn't been around his own kind that much. If she was a different species, it would have been more likely a strictly business job for her. Randall wanted to know her more because she was of his kind.

After over a month of living together, they did tell each other that they liked one another as more than a friend or just a nanny. They had both had complications their whole lives with others being too judgmental of them just for being what they were as reptiles.

Randall's recovery was coming along fine. The stitches had been taken out now and the babies had received a checkup. They were both fine. They had to be real bundled up out in this cold air. But for their dad, though the stitches were gone, there was still burning inside of him. The internal tissues were still healing. It would take much longer for those yet.

By the time Nicole had been living with them, Randall was ready to take her out to dinner. They were wanting to try a relationship. Sulley, Mike, and Celia were called over to babysit Shelia and Karl. They were happy to do it. And Sulley was glad to see that Randall's recovery was going so well. He would be able to be back at work soon.

The two lizards were glad to have a break away from the babies, but it didn't stop them from thinking about them. But they wanted to think about themselves tonight, as a couple.

Randall wanted to be a gentleman to his date. Acting as more than a business partner. He had tried dating in the past and though there were a few when he was younger, none of them were really serious. Most girls always seemed to hate him or use him. He felt he was taking another of those risks, but this time, it was with a woman of his own kind. It might work this time. He felt he needed someone to care about him.

So long ago when he was young, the RORs had taught him that niceness was not to be tolerated practically and it had been the beginning of starting down the wrong path of being jealous and hateful of everyone.

But feeling loved felt better than that. He was finding out finally what having true friends was like. Especially of his new family. If he didn't have them, he and Nicole might not be having this date tonight. He might have given away his kids. But now, he might be on the right road to gaining a soul mate. A lover.

Nicole was happy to finally be on a date with the male she found so attractive. He had told her of his past and likewise with her. He had said he wasn't proud of what he had done with the human child and Waternoose so long ago. But the punishments of what he went through had made him a much better person.

Randall smiled at her. They even held hands over the table.

They had a good dinner, talked, paid the bill and went walking out in the chilly air with their sweaters and jackets on. They held hands as they went along. Eventually, stopping by the park, they shared their first kiss.

It had been something. They would continue dating for awhile before considering marriage or anything else.

….

The three babysitters wondered how the date was going. They hoped it was alright. This girl was perfect for Randall. She might have started as a nanny, but he needed her.

Raising these twins would be too much for Randall to handle alone.

When Randall and Nicole got back, they seemed to be perfectly happy together.

"It's official." Randall said. "We are beginning to be boyfriend and girlfriend."

"That's great, Randall." Sulley said.

It was a great milestone to cross.

"Congrats!" Mike said. He knew that his former enemy now knew what it was like for him, to be in love with a beautiful girl.

Celia was happy for Nicole. "I'm so happy for you, Nicole."

"Thank you." Nic said.

"How did the kids do for ya?" Randall asked.

"There were some cries for you, but they calmed down and got used to us. We got them to bed without much trouble." Sulley said.

"For now maybe, but they'll be sure to wake us up at three in the morning." Randall said.

"They should get better over time of sleeping through the night." Nicole said.

"I hope so." He said.

"Well, we need to head home now. Thanks for letting us watch them." Celia said. "Good night."

"Good night." Nicole said.

The other three left and just the two of them were left to sit on the couch. "What now?" Randall asked.

"It's been a great night, Randy. But I am feeling tired." She said.

Randall had settled to let her call him his old nickname again. "Yeah, me too."

They went off to their rooms, but it was real cold tonight and Nicole ended up sleeping with Randall in his bed. They kissed goodnight and cuddled. Taking that next step wasn't ready for yet.

Later in the night, on cue, the twins were crying again. It got them up. They got up and fed them and gave some attention. Shelia and Karl fell asleep again around five. They were demanding little babies, like any of them.

….

Time passed, and what seemed to have been a slow paternity leave, was now over for Randall. He had recovered well and had gained a girlfriend while he was not working. But now it seemed that the time had flown by.

It was just after his birthday and he had now started back to work. Many of his coworkers congratulated him on being back and on his new children.

He thanked them. He wasn't ready to bring them to work yet. Nicole was at home caring for them. It was still cold out though spring had returned.

Sulley's money was now being stopped. Randall now had to start earning his keep back. The scar on his belly was noticeable. But after taking care of his own kids for so long, he didn't know if he could make it back to scaring.

Mike and Sulley saw this as a good opportunity that he might make a good laugher yet.

"I don't know. I still have internal tissues healing. I might tear something if I hurt myself trying to amuse them. I need something else yet." Randall said. "Look, just because I have kids now doesn't mean I can make kids laugh. I'm just not that kind of monster."

"Well, they could use some help in the mailroom or the kitchen. You are a good food maker." Sulley said.

"Baker. And yeah, I might take that offer this time. I'm still cautious about being around too many others. At least now I won't get sick smelling the food."

Randall did take the offer as being part of the cooking team in the kitchen. It was better than working in the boring office with Roz.

….

Nicole was proud of him for getting a job back. She hugged and kissed him. It might not have been scaring, but it was something.

Some days later, at the end of the day, Sulley summoned Randall to his office before he could leave for home.

"Randall, you have made a lot of life changes over these many months. I think it's time you made amends with someone." Sulley said.

The lizard's eyes widened. "Who?"

"Come with me."

Sullivan led Randall to the place in the building where the door to Boo's room was.

Randall couldn't believe he was seeing that door again. He saw the wood cuts in it.

"Sullivan, is that what I think it is?"

"Yes."

"I don't know about this."

"Randall, you helped save her from those killers. You were pregnant and risked your own life and your babies to save her and the other kids. You deserve to make amends with her."

He was nervous that Sullivan had just sprung this on him. "What if she beats on me again?"

"I'll be there to see that she doesn't."

Sulley led the way into the door when it was activated. Boo was waiting for her Kitty as usual. Only this night, he brought along a friend.

Mary, or Boo, saw the purple lizard and some memories seemed to haunt her from the past about him. He seemed familiar.

Randall stayed back. He saw the child had a scared look in her eyes. But she got over it.

"You tried to hurt me a long time ago, didn't you, Mr. Lizard?" She asked.

"I'm afraid so. And my name's Randall."

Boo was three years older now, so she could talk better.

"Why's he here, Kitty?"

"You remember some time back, when some other monsters took you away?" Sulley asked her.

"Randall helped save you that time. He risked his own life to help you. And this night, he has come to say he's sorry for the time when he tried to do you harm."

Boo looked up at the lizard.

"I really am sorry, Kid." Randall said, his hands behind his back. Then he brought his right lower hand forward. "Can we be friends?" He asked with a shy smile.

Boo was still hesitant about him. She saw that he didn't look so mean now. "Okay." She took his hand.

Sulley was pleased. He had Randall try to play with her.

Randall was hesitant about that too. Sulley reminded him that his own daughter might do things like this someday too. He gave it a try to play tea party with her. He tried being fatherly like.

Sulley was seeing the parental side showing even with her. This was a good start on the road to being friends.

Eventually, it was even mentioned that he did have two new babies of his own to her. She wanted to meet them.

"Maybe someday."

Boo did also soon catch the mark on his belly. "What happened to your tummy?"

Randall put a hand over the scar. "It's a long story and one better told when you're older."

Sulley was glad with the way he had handled that.

"Well, Boo, it's been fun, but we need to go now." Sulley said.

He gave her a hug goodbye. She did the same with Randall too. Randall patted her back.

"See ya, Kid."

They left on good notes. The girl hated to see the fun end, but went to bed.

…..

Randall went home, glad that he had made amends with the human girl he had been enemies with. Nicole was glad to have him home.

He had missed seeing his twins all day. His mind had been on them constantly. One of these days, he would take them to work with him. Of course, they would have to stay in the daycare program while he worked. Even Nicole could use a break.

Randall was happy to feed the kids their dinner. Nicole was just happy to be at his side.

Later, they relaxed after putting the babies to bed.

After being together for three months now, going to bed that night made them pass the line of just being a couple that dated. They made love for the first time.

They didn't regret it.