"Madam President? There's a young woman here to see you. A 'Ms. Sheila Go'?"
"Oh!" said President Kim Movable to her Head of Security. "Send her in, Bertrand."
The Oval Office door opened, and in walked Shego, dressed in formal business attire. Apparently, she thought showing up here in her usual get-up would be a bit ridiculous.
"Hello, Shego," said Kim to her old frenemy. "It's good to see you."
"Good to see you too... Madam President." There was a rueful tone in Shego's voice that Kim had never heard before.
"I'm sorry if my new position has made our meeting... a little awkward," said Kim apologetically. Being President had altered the dynamics of her personal relationships, especially with someone she used to exchange punches with on a weekly basis.
"It's not that, Kimmy," sighed Shego. "It's just that... I've just succeeded in helping someone take over the world, and it wasn't Dr. D."
"Well, I paid you for your services just like Dr. Drew used to," Kim pointed out. Ever since Dr. Drakken had started making serious efforts to reform, Kim had begun referring to him by his real name, to emphasise the more innocent part of his nature her father had known.
"Yeah," chuckled Shego mirthlessly, "I guess Drew really is a doctor now, thanks to you." In recognition of his more recent endeavours to help the world, Kim had persuaded the Middleton Institute of Science and Technologies to award Drakken an honorary doctorate, finally giving him a real college degree.
"It's no big," said Kim with a sly smile. "Dad even approved of it and invited Professors Chen and Ramesh to the awards ceremony. Something tells me the next college reunion is going to be a bit more amicable."
"Speaking of college, where's your hubby?" Shego asked.
"Hard at work, for once. His grades are improving and he's even getting offers to further his studies elsewhere," replied Kim with genuine surprise.
"Are you going to award him another college scholarship for that?"
"Maybe, maybe not. We'll take things one step at a time."
"As a teacher, I have to admit he really deserved that one," remarked Shego, folding her arms.
"You're telling me!" Kim exclaimed. "He ran a successful campaign for the first female President of the United States based off a few chess lessons he took in college. Ron's actually pretty smart and can accomplish amazing stuff when he puts his mind to it."
"Remember Zorpox?" asked Shego teasingly, referring to the time when Ron turned evil (and blue).
"Yes, Shego," sighed Kim. "I hope I never meet him again."
"Perhaps you will, Kimmy," said Shego wickedly, "if you stop being a goody-two-shoes and start abusing your power."
"Shall I ask Bertrand to escort you out?" asked Kim, with the hint of a threat in her voice.
"I'm kidding, I'm kidding!" said Shego defensively. "Geez, Kim, you've gotta stop being so uptight and let loose a little."
"I shall consider it," said Kim curtly. "Anyway, shall we get down to business? You're here to see me regarding that Chief of Staff post, correct?"
"Chief of Staff?" asked Shego incredulously, bursting out laughing. "Oh, Kimmy, you're just too funny. Did you really think I was being serious about that?"
"Well, with you it can be hard to tell," Kim replied.
"Stop, please stop," said Shego, as she finally got a hold of herself. Turning back to Kim, she said, "I was just messing with you, Pumpkin. Do you have any idea how much work these government posts involve? Ugh. I'd rather spend my days at the spa."
"So what are you planning to do now?" asked Kim curiously.
"Dunno," Shego replied. "Keep an eye on you, I guess. Remember, I used to be a superhero. Taking down corrupt politicians is what I do. Did," she said, correcting herself.
The slip-up did not go unnoticed. "I couldn't ask you for more, Shego," Kim replied with a genuine smile. "That's why I pardoned you."
"Puh-leaze," said Shego with faux contempt. "I'll never live that down."
"We'll see," said Kim as Shego turned to leave. "By the way," she inquired innocently, "are you and Dr. Drakken dating?"
Shego froze in her tracks halfway out the door. "Get lost, Kimmy!" she snarled, turning around and slamming it shut behind her.
Kim chuckled to herself. She was genuinely happy for her two arch-foes, and wished them all the best in their budding relationship. Now that Dr. Drew Lipsky had a college degree, a love interest and at least one successful plan under his belt, she hoped that he'd see the light and keep on the straight and narrow. And even if he didn't, Team Movable would always be there to keep him and Shego in check.
Turning to other matters, the President dialled a number on her upgraded Kimmunicator. The familiar four notes sounded, and the Vice-President's face appeared on a large wall-mounted screen.
"Rufus?" she called. "What's the sitch with Dementor's asset redistribution?"
"Hmm," answered the naked mole rat, scratching his head. "Christmas!" he said at last, gesturing to the piles of food, drink and medical supplies being stored in a warehouse behind him.
Kim Movable smiled. The judge had ruled that Professor Dementor's vast wealth would become the property of the state, to be redistributed to the American people as the President saw fit. If everything went according to plan, the most underprivileged Americans would have something to celebrate this Christmas.
Thanking Rufus and ending the call, the first female President of the United States returned to her work. All was well that ended well.
Put away those petty problems and embrace your fellow man;
Then join the celebration all across this wonderful land!