When his Mom picked him up, he told her the plan. At first, she was against it. Rightfully angry that he'd agreed to the doll's terms. Kyle had figured that she would be. After all, the Buddi had drugged him and Andy. Then he explained that it was the doll's way of proving himself. And if the 'date'went badly, he'd never contact Tommy again. Even mentioning it was going to be at the dinner she worked at. Making sure that it'd be safe and public. To ensure that the doll wouldn't try anything. If he did, there would be quite a few witnesses. Toying with her phone, he said,"I'd also probably be able to get my phone back from him. That way I don't have to save up for a new one."

For a moment, his Mom didn't say anything. She stared at the road with a concerned expression. Briefly glancing over to him. While Glenda just stared at him confused from the back seat. Kyle stated,"I know it's a bad idea, since what he did. But I really, really, really want my phone back. Besides, I doubt it's going to go well anyway."

"Then we'll be rid of him for good. Just like we all want.",he added. At least that's what he believed they all wanted. Glancing over his shoulder, he wondered how Glenda felt about this. Whether or not she wanted her best friend in her life or not. She hadn't said anything about it since he kicked Tommy out. Part of him felt guilty for doing this. But he figured that he could probably get her a better toy. One that couldn't hurt him or her. Or their Mom. Glenda turned her gaze from him to her window. Staring out it with a slight frown. Which he guessed meant she didn't really like his idea in the slightest. Kyle fought the urge to sigh as he turned his head away. Looking at his Mom as he asked,"Don't you think that's a good idea, Mom?"

"I dunno, Kyle. What if he does what Chucky did in that Zedmart?",Joanna questioned. A fair question. One that he'd been asking himself since he bought Tommy. But part of him felt that the doll probably wouldn't do that. Tommy wasn't one to get his hands that dirty. Injuring someone else, yes. Murdering a human being? Nope. Kyle shook his head as he pointed that out. In a soft voice, he answered,"He seems to prefer to make others do his dirty work, Mom. I don't think he'd do that unless he was somehow pushed into it."

"Still, what if he thinks he's being pushed into it? What then?",she asked. Her face was a mask of pure concern as she glanced over at him. Something that he, again, couldn't blame her for being. Since the doll proved to be a creepy stalker and willing to go to any lengths to get what he wanted. Kyle reached over to his Mom, gently squeezing her shoulder. Hoping it'd reassure her a little as he said,"We'll be fine, Mom. I mean you'll be there to keep me safe. And unlike Zedmart, Edmar's doesn't run on Kaslan products. Right?"

"It doesn't. Not even the heating is run by Kaslan.",Joanna confirmed. Sounding a little more assured about the whole idea. Her face still conveyed how concerned she truly felt. But it seemed like she was turning around to the idea. Hopefully, things would go fine and Tommy wouldn't cause them anymore trouble. But he wasn't the only one Tommy was worried about. As he wondered how Chucky was going to react to a fellow Buddi abandoning him. Like he believed that Andy had done to him. Despite knowing full well why Andy had done it. It was a thought he couldn't just put aside. In fact, it was one of the biggest things his mind kept coming back to. Kyle just hoped that Tommy could convince Chucky to back off. Tell him that they can't be partners anymore. Hopefully, in a nice enough manner that wouldn't set the other Buddi off. Or get Tommy hurt.

Something that he was more worried about than the other Buddi attacking people. Kyle chewed his bottom lip as they neared their apartment building. Wondering just where the doll even went to. What he was up to at that moment. Or if he should be worried about it or not. He also wondered when the doll wanted to go out on that date. As they hadn't come to an agreement to when they should. Since Kyle had to hurry home to not worry his Mom. And to not get stuck around other students who'd pick on him for who knows how long about Tommy being his boyfriend. Another thing that he was going to just live with. Like most of the bad shit in his life. He gave a soft sigh when his Mom parked the van. Picking his backpack off the floor, he said,"So, now that we got that out of the way. I probably should tell Tommy when we can go out on the 'date'."

"...tonight. The sooner, the better. That way he can mess up and we don't have to deal with him anymore.",Joanna stated. Her tone telling him that it wasn't her making a suggestion. That she was straight up telling him that he had to. Which he agreed to. Opening her phone, he texted his own phone. Telling Tommy that they should meet around seven at Edmar's. Giving him directions on where to go, that way he wouldn't be lost. The Buddi seemed ecstatic at that. Sending Kyle lots of messages with little heart emojis. Something that made him blush as he turned the messages off. Locking the phone, he said,"Okay, he agreed. And he was a lot more excited by that than I thought he was going to be."

His Mom merely nodded at this before getting out of the car. Hurrying over to Glenda's side and unbuckling her from her carseat. She grabbed Kyle's crutches as he opened the door. Handing them to him, she asked,"Need any help picking out an outfit for this date?"

"Nah, I got something planned. But thanks, Mom.",he answered. Walking after her as they made their way into the apartment building. Kyle figured he'd just wear the distressed black jeans with his 'self-made-man' t-shirt. Maybe even wear a choker as well. Just something simple that he figured would sort of go with it. It was something that he thought the doll might like. A quiet laugh came out of him at that. What the 'doll might like'. God, there was something hilarious about that comment. But he ignored it as they all boarded the elevator. This whole situation was weird enough as is without his own brain pointing it out to him. He chewed his bottom lip as he watched the floor lights. Soon as they got to the right floor, Glenda asked,"If the date goes well, can Tommy come home?"

"Maybe, Sweets. He might be able to come home if he behaves himself.",Kyle stated. Trying to not keep his sister's hopes up. She grinned slightly as they headed to their apartment. Looking like she was almost bursting with excitement. Part of him hoped that the doll was going to behave himself. Or his little sister was going to be utterly disappointed. In both of them.

Kyle wanted the date to be later that night. He couldn't believe his luck as he stared at the cellphone screen. A giant grin on his face. Hugging the device to his chest, he muttered,"Tonight. I can't believe he wants to go out tonight."

"This is the best day ever!",he chuckled. Practically bouncing in place as he stared at the phone's screen. Barely taking note of Chucky's glum expression. When he did, he raised an eyebrow. Unsure of why the other Buddi was upset for a moment. Then remembered that they hadn't found Andy yet. Worse still, they were forced to hide in empty apartment on the third floor. Which had no heating, electricity, or any up-to-date Kaslan products for either to control. Something that seemed to more upset Chucky than it did himself. Tommy gave a soft sigh as he locked Kyle's phone. Shoving it back into his overalls as he walked up to the other Buddi. Gently, he squeezed Chucky's shoulders in a reassuring manner. As if to tell him 'don't worry, things will get better'. Frowning when the other Buddi shook his hands off and moved away from him. A look of envy on his face as he paced forward.

It was starting to get a little annoying for him. Tommy wasn't sure what else he could do for him. Everything he tried before to cheer him up hadn't worked. Even cuddling him hadn't helped lift his spirits one bit. Which was really starting to get on Tommy's nerves. He set his hands on his hips as he stared at Chucky. Then he asked,"Just how long do you plan on moping around like that for?"

"We're going to find Andy sooner or later. So can you please stop pacing like that?",Tommy questioned. Which he didn't. Staring at Tommy with a slightly confused look as he continued to move around. Chucky tilted his head to the side as Tommy added,"You're making me even more nervous. And I'm already nervous as is. I got a date with Kyle in three hours."

With a sigh, Chucky stopped his pacing. Opting to sit down on the floor. Crossing his legs as he stared up at Tommy. Rolling his eyes, he asked,"That better, Tommy?"

"Yes. Thank you.",Tommy answered. Then he started to worry about what he should do for the date. Whether or not to fix his hair. As he doubted that Kyle would find the half-up ponytail as cute as Glenda seemed to. He wondered what he should do with his hair. Debating on just pulling all of his hair into a ponytail. Or to fix it into a bun or not. Feeling a little silly at the idea of having a bun. As he noticed how ridiculous adult human men looked like. Realizing that Kyle probably wouldn't like seeing him with one. And would possibly end the date if he did. With a sigh, he headed to the bathroom as he tried to think of what would impress Kyle. Pushing the small stool they'd found under the sink to look into the mirror. While looking into it, he started to style his hair a little.

Pulling it into a high ponytail to see how it would look. Groaning slightly when he realized it just didn't suit him. So he opted for a low ponytail. Feeling slightly better about it then he did the high ponytail. But he decided to try more styles before he would go with that. Putting his hair into a braid, he smiled a bit more. Finding that this suited him more than the ponytail. So, he decided to do that for their date. Then he glanced down at his clothes. They weren't exactly perfect for a date, but he had nothing else to wear. His gray dress was at home with Glenda. There would be no way for him to get it without Kyle noticing. And he doubted that the teen was in the mood to speak to him. Not, after how he embarrassed him that morning. Something he was beginning to regret in retrospect. Frowning slightly, he sighed,"Well, Tommy. You can make it up to him later. Right now, you gotta focus on making yourself date ready."

Getting off the stool, he headed back to the living room. Noticing that Chucky had laid down on his back. Staring straight up at the ceiling as his eyes glowed in the dim light of the room. Part of him wanted to punch the other Buddi in the face. Instead, he walked over to him. Staring down at Chucky as he asked,"You alright there, Chuck?"

"Yes, I'm fine. I'm just tired is all.",he answered. Tired? Oh, he needed to charge. Something that Tommy wouldn't need to do for two more days. Lucky for him, Kyle's phone could help charge him. And the phone was at around seventy percent. Tommy took the phone out of his overalls along with the cord. Gesturing the other Buddi show his charging port. When he did, he plugged him in. Noticing that Chucky was around thirty percent. No wonder he was tired and pouting. The poor guy was almost out of power. He sat down next to him as Chucky laid on the floor. While they sat together, Tommy said,"Alright. You should be good for a while. Lucky for us, Kyle's phone can charge your battery. Otherwise we'd be shit out of luck."

"Yeah, I guess so.",Chucky muttered. This time, he couldn't fault the other Buddi for being so low. And felt slightly guilty that he was going to be leaving him. Unsure of what Chucky was going to do when they couldn't hang out after. Part of him suddenly worried how he'd charge himself afterwards. Putting those thoughts aside, he checked the time on the phone. Knowing that it still wasn't time for the date just yet. There was around two and a half hours left. Making him both nervous and giddy as he stared at the phone. His mouth turned slightly into a smile at this. Looking down at his friend, Tommy suggested,"Do you wanna check if we can find him on Facebook?"

Chucky's eyes darted to Tommy's face with a raised eyebrow. Tommy added,"We might get lucky and find him there."

"Well, I suppose we could. I'm not sure if Andy's Mom would let him do that.",Chucky said. Grinning slightly, he pulled up the app on Kyle's phone. Quickly checking it for Andy's name as quick as humanly possible. Soon as he did, he clicked friend request. Hoping that Andy would be tricked by Kyle's name in the profile. Not suspecting that it was really Tommy and Chucky trying to find him. He would have held his breath if he breathed at all. Feeling really anxious as he watched the phone's screen. Refreshing the page over a dozen times as he watched it. Noticing that Chucky was sitting up and watching the screen as well. Toying with the frayed strings on his overalls as they waited. Both praying that Andy would fall for their trick. A moment later, their prayers were answered when Andy accepted the request. But didn't message them. Tommy scrolled through the young teen's profile. Noticing that Andy posted gaming stuff along with pictures of his friend. Causing Chucky to scowl as Tommy scrolled through the page.

Quickly, Tommy checked his info. Hoping there would be something there to aid their search. At first, he hadn't noticed anything that useful. Then he found something that was definitely useful to the Buddis. The name of Andy's middle school. Which he copy and pasted into the Google search bar. Finding that it was at least five blocks from Kyle's high school. A smile finally came over Chucky's face as he stared at it. His hands gripping together as he muttered,"Good. I can finally see Andy and maybe get to talk to him about everything."

With that, he hugged Tommy tightly and started laughing. A laugh that was super creepy and uncomfortable. Like the tight hug he was getting right now. Something about it made him wonder how Kyle felt the times he hugged him without asking. Realizing he probably should apologize for that while they were at the Diner. Then he checked the phone's time again. It was around two hours before he had to go. Closing the screen, Tommy said,"I really hope that goes well for you, Chucky."

When Chucky let go, he relaxed a little bit. Trying to think if he should bring flowers along with him or not. Or if he should be bringing Kyle a drawing that he'd done. Neither of which he could get for the teen. Which upset him slightly as he set Kyle's phone on the ground. With a sigh, Tommy asked,"Do you want to play a guessing game while we wait?"

"Is there anything else we can do?",Chucky quipped. Raising a brow as they locked gazes. Well, no. But he didn't say that out loud. Instead he suggested that they play twenty questions. Hoping that it'd keep them occupied until his date.

At the dinner, Kyle waited at a booth for Tommy. Toying with his utensils as he tried to patiently wait for him to show up. Realizing that it had been a mistake to show up half an hour early. But he was nervous and didn't want to make the Buddi wait. Afraid that if he did, he'd start hurting people somehow. Putting those thoughts aside, he set his utensils down. Then picked up the menu to try and pick something for himself to eat. Too nervous to actually pick anything as he glanced over at the door. For around the millionth time since he got there. He glanced to where his little sister and Mom had hidden themselves. Both seated in a booth not out in the open or easy for the Buddi to see. Joanna gave him a reassuring grin when he caught her eye.

He tried to return it before glancing back to the menu. Debating whether or not he was even feeling all that hungry. But he didn't want to alert the Buddi that something was up. So he picked a cheese burger, medium rare, with fries and a large coke. The waitress took down his order, along with his menu, winking at him before heading to the kitchen with his order. His face flushed slightly as he stared down at his hands. Taking a deep breath, he mentally prepped himself for the date. Reminding himself that Tommy promised to be on his best behavior. And that he wasn't going to do anything weird. That he was going to be good.

A moment later, he noticed the doll walking in. A few patrons stared down at him as Tommy searched for him. Kyle waved at the Buddi with a faint smile on his face. When Tommy spotted him, his eyes widened slightly. Mouth dropped open into a small 'o' of surprise. Part of him wondered if that meant that the Buddi approved or not. It made him slightly nervous as the doll approached him. That slightly dazed look on his face. Tommy hurried over to him and held out his arms for a hug. Which Kyle obliged him. Hugging him gently as the doll gently kissed his cheek. Soon as he let go, Tommy hurried over to the other side of the booth. Climbing into his seat and hilariously peering over the edge of the table. Holding his hand over his mouth, he did his best to hold back his laughter. It was too cute seeing the Buddi like that as he motioned for the waitress. Requesting a booster seat for the doll. Flushing slightly when she gave him a weird look.

Not saying anything, she went and got the seat that they requested. Helping the doll into it before heading away. Mumbling something that Kyle didn't catch under her breath. But he guessed that she was calling him a weirdo. Or something to that effect. And he guessed that Tommy caught it as his eyes briefly glowed a bright red. Before he shook his head and gave Kyle a serene smile. Pretending that he wasn't as angry as the teen guessed he was feeling. While they sat together, Kyle asked,"So, aside from embarrassing the heck out of me this morning. How was your day today, Tommy?"

"It was okay. I spent most of it just reading when I was at your school. When I got to my temporary home, I played twenty questions with Chucky.",he answered. Shrugging a little as he stared into Kyle's eyes. Which made the teen raise an eyebrow. Wondering if that was really all they did for three hours. It sounded pretty boring for both Buddis to be doing. But he decided to not ask about it. And instead, Kyle asked,"Where exactly are you guys holding up right now?"

"We're staying in an empty apartment on the third floor of the building.",Tommy answered. That didn't really surprise him. It seemed like the most logical place for either doll to be hanging out. And it sounded a lot safer than just being out of the building entirely. Nodding his head slightly, Kyle said,"Well, I'm glad you two found someplace relatively safe to hang out in."

Tommy agreed with this as smiled at Kyle. A moment later, the waitress brought out his food. Not looking at the teen as she placed his food out. Practically running as she went away from him to the kitchen. So fast that he felt worried about the state of his food. Kyle quietly inspected his food to be sure that she didn't do anything. Feeling somewhat relieved when he noticed there was nothing visually wrong with his food. He quickly assembled his burger then took a bite. It tasted fine too. Just how he liked it. Part of him wondered why the waitress ran away so fast then. Figuring that she probably disapproved of what was going on in front of her. Which he brushed off as he continued to eat his food. It didn't matter to him if she didn't approve. All that mattered was whether or not the pair were having fun. And so far things weren't all that bad.

They were slightly nice.

While he ate, Tommy asked him questions. About how Glenda was doing. And whether or not she was alright with him not being there. If she was upset with him not being there for her either. He couldn't lie to the Buddi, so he told him that she was sad. But mostly with Tommy for what the Buddi had done to them. That he probably was going to need to work on gaining her trust again. And he doubted that Glenda was going to forgive him that easily. Which seemed to make the doll pout slightly but nod his head at the words. As if he already knew that he'd have to work at that. Tommy sighed as he set his elbows on the table. Putting his chin in his palms as he muttered,"Figured I would. I mean, I did drug her too. I wouldn't blame her if she never forgives me. And never wants to be my friend again."

"Well, she might. If you're sincere with your apology and try to do better, she might.",Kyle assured. Feeling slightly guilty at making the Buddi so upset. It probably wasn't right telling Tommy that Glenda was upset. Even if that was sort of the truth. As he knew that she definitely wanted him to come home with Kyle. Hell, he thought he saw her glaring at him over the kid's menu she had. Her dark brown eyes glaring at him with all the anger a six-year-old could muster. And it was definitely guilt inducing enough to make him look at his food. Finishing it as quickly as he possibly could. When he did, he put his plate of food aside. Then he said,"I mean, she's not exactly one to hold grudges forever, Tommy. You might just get lucky."

That seemed to cheer the Buddi up a bit. He took his elbows off the table as he smiled at Kyle. Who returned it as enthusiastically as he could. Then they moved on from that to talk about other things. Mostly about Kyle's drawings. What they were like and if he'd been enjoying his art book or not. Kyle said,"I've enjoyed it pretty well. I've been practicing hands and feet, since I've been pretty horrible at them."

"I think I've gone from horrible to bad. But hey, progress is progress. Right?",he asked. Tommy nodded his head at this. Agreeing that slight progress was better than none at all. Even encouraging Kyle to keep trying. Figuring that if Kyle did, he'd start seeing progress in a couple of months or so. While they talked, the waitress took Kyle's dishes. Then brought him the dessert menu. Still refusing to speak more than a few words or look at him. But he didn't mind. Instead, he kept his gaze on Tommy. Who seemed to slightly struggle with not yelling at the woman. His grin growing slightly more forced after she left them alone. While Kyle finished his soda, Tommy joked,"My, isn't she just delightful?"

"Eh, I barely noticed. She might be just having a bad day or something.",Kyle said. Trying to make sure that the Buddi wouldn't say anything they'd both regret. And he was somewhat impressed. Despite how rude the waitress was being, Tommy hadn't tried anything. He hadn't screamed at her or thrown anything at her. Or even attempted to use any Kaslan products that he believed were around them. Instead, Tommy grinned and bore it better than he anticipated he would. Smiling slightly, Kyle stated,"I'd just ignore her if I were you."

Hoping that Tommy would catch the warning in his words. And that the doll would try to calm down. Feeling relieved when he took a few breaths. Nodding his head, Tommy said,"I know, Kyle. It's just kind of hard, ya know."

"I don't like how unhappy she's making you.",the Buddi added. Mentally, Kyle slapped himself for not controlling his emotions that well. He thought he'd hidden his real feelings about how the waitress was treating them. Giving a slight smile, he shrugged his shoulders a little bit. Kyle stated,"I'm fine, Tommy. She's not really getting to me, I promise."

"So, how's Chucky been holding up?",the teen questioned. Trying to take the Buddi's mind off the waitress's behavior. Hoping that Tommy would let him change the subject without much protest. Which the doll definitely seemed fine with. Tommy gave a slightly sad smile as he toyed with his overalls. In a soft voice, the Buddi answered,"He's okayish. When I left him in our apartment, he was looking out the window. Trying to distract himself while I'm not there."

"I dunno if it's really working. But I don't know if I should ask him about his feelings or not.",Tommy added. Looking like he was somewhat guilty about leaving the other Buddi to his own devices. Something that he couldn't blame Tommy for being. Part of him wondered what the Hell the other Buddi was up to. Whether or not he was hurting himself or worse. Kyle looked over the dessert menu as he said,"Well, I think he's going to be fine, Tommy. After all, he did spend an entire year by his lonesome."

"I think he can handle living without you too.",Kyle added. Not looking up from the menu as the waitress came back over. He ordered himself a simple bowl of vanilla ice cream and gave her the menu back. Ignoring the weird look she gave Tommy before she left. When she did, Tommy asked,"Does that mean I'm welcome back in the apartment, Kyle? That I can go home with you?"

"Well, yes. But you're on probation, Tommy. Meaning you'll be kept on a very tight leash.",he answered. Giggling when the Buddi silently cheered this. Tommy's grin growing slightly as the waitress brought over his ice cream. Along with his bill. Kyle gave her a thanks before setting down some money on the little folder. While he ate, Kyle noticed that his Mom was looking at him confusedly. He glanced back down at the Buddi as he continued to eat his ice cream. When he was done, he asked,"Shall we get going? I think there's a certain little lady waiting for you at home."

Tommy nodded his head at this questioned. Pulling out Kyle's phone, he went to use the Kaslan Drive app. Only for him to stop the Buddi. Pointing to his little sister and Mom. Telling him that Joanna was going to take them home. Giving her a nervous grin as Joanna gives him a bewildered stare. Guessing she was going to yell at him when they got home.