When both boys were done making dinner, Kyle awkwardly set out the plates. Andy set out the spaghetti along with the sauce. He put out the salad and bread sticks as he called for Glenda. Turning to Kyle, Andy asked,"Where are the Buddis at?"

"...that's a good question. I haven't heard either of them for a while now.",Kyle muttered. Neither teen moved as they glanced toward the living room. Finding that both Buddis were surprisingly absent for some reason. When Glenda came into the room, Kyle asked,"Sweets, where are Tommy and Chucky?"

"They went to your room to talk about something.",she answered. Shrugging her shoulders as she got into her seat. Prompting both teens to stare at each other. Then Andy got close to her, gripping her shoulders gently. Nervously grinning as he asked,"Did they tell you what they were talking about?"

"No. Just that they needed a little privacy.",Glenda said. Letting go of the six-year-old's shoulders, Andy hurried to Kyle's room. Hoping to at least hear some of what the dolls were talking about. Instead, he almost ran straight into Chucky as they came out. Both Buddis staring up at him as they stopped in the hallway. Chucky tilted his head to the side as he stared up at Andy. With a small smile, he asked,"Is everything alright, Andy?"

"Yeah, everything's fine. We just got worried when we didn't see you.",Andy explained. Keeping his nervous grin plastered on his face. Trying to make sure that the Buddi wouldn't be too suspicious of him. Neither Buddi said anything as they headed toward the kitchen. Where Kyle was serving up his younger sister's food. Leaning against the table to help stay upright while he did so. Pouring her a small glass of milk, he asked,"You remembered to wash your hands, right?"

"Yes, Kyle. I washed my hands before I came to eat.",Glenda answered. Digging into her bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Kyle carefully maneuvered himself to his usual spot. Carefully dishing up his own food as he watched the Buddis' share a seat. Tommy closest to Glenda with Chucky on his side. Eyes following his every movement as he dished up his own food. Soon as Kyle sat down, he averted his gaze to Andy's face with a small smile. Making Kyle slightly uncomfortable as he started in on his own food. While Andy dished up his own food, Chucky asked,"Are you sure that you're okay, Andy? You look rather pale."

"I'm fine, Chucky.",Andy answered. Even Kyle could tell that he really wasn't alright. That he was pretending to be fine. But he wasn't going to call him out on it. Instead, he just kept eating his own food. While he ate, he noticed Tommy was staring at him from the corner of his eye. Like the other Buddi was examining his expressions. For a moment, Kyle worried that they drugged the food. Then he reminded himself that he made it. And neither Buddi was anywhere near the food while he made it with Andy. Yet, he still found himself entirely uneasy as he watched Tommy's expression. A creepy version of his usual smile on his face. They were up to something. Kyle wasn't entirely sure of what, but they were definitely up to something. Looking over at Andy, he knew the younger teen was having the same feelings.

Dinner was silent as both teens watched the Buddis as carefully as possible. A cloud of dread hovering over them as they all ate. When they were done, Andy helped Kyle put everything away. While the Buddis' took Glenda into the living room. Asking her what kind of games she wanted to play with them. While they were busy, Andy whispered,"I don't know what they're up to. But I don't like it."

"I don't either, dude. But we got no proof that they're really planning anything.",Kyle whispered back. Shoving the spaghetti and meatballs into a plastic container. Chewing his bottom lip as he glanced over his shoulder. Keeping an eye out for either Buddi. While he set the container back on the table, he added,"We should keep an eye on them just in case. Never know with those two, what they're going to try next."

Andy agreed, as he slipped the plastic wrap over the salad bowl. Hoping that their feelings of dread were just them being paranoid. And that the Buddis' were going to keep their word on not hurting others. Soon as they were done putting leftovers away, they washed the dishes. Kyle washing while Andy dried them and put them away. After that, they headed into the living room. Pausing as they watched Chucky styling Glenda's hair into braids. A cheerful grin on his face as he worked on it. Briefly taking notice of them as he finished Glenda's hair. When he was done, she thanked him as she turned and hugged him tight. Prompting the Buddi to give her a polite 'welcome'. Hugging her back as Tommy complimented her, telling her that she looked cute with braids. Both teens agreeing when she looked to them for confirmation of this. Andy headed over to the couch and sat in the middle. While Kyle hurriedly sat on the side furthest away from Chucky as possible. Tommy taking the older teen's crutches and carefully setting them against the wall nearest them for safety reasons. Turning on the T.V for them as he did so and setting it to a cartoon channel for Glenda. Looking over at Chucky, Tommy gave a strange nod that Kyle caught but Andy wouldn't have noticed from his spot. Prompting the other Buddi to ask,"So, Andy. Do you think it'd be okay with your Mom if you spent the night?"

Andy turned to look down at his best friend with a confused look. Chucky continued,"It's the weekend tomorrow, right? So why not have a sleepover and play games with Kyle all night?"

"I don't think Karen or my Mom'd be cool with that, Chuck.",Kyle stated. Uneasy about why Chucky was suggesting this. What in the Hell was his plan about this kind of thing? He really doubted that the other Buddi was up to any good. While the teens exchanged worried glances, Chucky said,"Well, she won't mind as long as you're not loud. Right?"

"I suppose not. But again, I doubt that Karen would like it either.",Kyle added. Hoping that would end things. Instead, Chucky got an annoyed look on his face. Crossing his arms, as he muttered,"I doubt that Karen would mind. She did always want Andy to make more friends. I think she'd be perfectly fine with Andy staying here."

"Chucky, stop that. I doubt Mom'd be fine with it either. Stop pushing for this.",Andy scolded. Poking his best friend in the side for emphasis. The Buddi pouted slightly as he turned his attention back to Glenda. Who had been busily playing with her favorite Barbie knock offs as quietly as possible. A small smile came to his face as he watched her play. A moment later, Andy turned to Kyle. In a quiet voice, he asked,"Hey, Kyle. Do you mind if we talk in your room?"

"Yeah, that's fine.",Kyle answered as he carefully stood up. Before he could go for his crutches, Tommy was already near them. Snatching them from the wall and taking them over to the older teen. Politely smiling at him when he thanked the Buddi. Both teens hurried to Kyle's bedroom and locked the door behind them. Staring at the door, Andy whispered,"I doubt a simple sleepover is the reason why he's acting like this."

"Probably not, considering the way he pouted when we said no.",Kyle whispered back. It was strange how upset Chucky had acted over a simple 'no'. Since neither of them really wanted to have a sleepover in Kyle's apartment. And he really doubted that Karen would be fine with it. Or Joanna either. While they stood near the locked door, Andy asked,"Why do you think Chucky wants me to stay over for? I mean, just what would he get out of this?"

"I'm not sure. Maybe he misses Glenda and Tommy?",Kyle suggested. Though that sounded like a weak excuse in his mind. Sure, Chucky seemed to like Glenda. But he highly doubted that he missed the six-year-old that much. Or even the other Buddi. Since, both of them seemed to be able to communicate through their networking. Putting those thoughts aside, the older teen said,"Either way, I think we should keep an eye on him. Just to make sure that he won't do anything weird."

Nodding his head, Andy agreed to Kyle's idea and unlocked the door. Quickly heading back to the living room with forced grins on their faces. Noticing that Chucky, Tommy, and Glenda were playing a game with her dolls. Chucky doing a goofy voice for the one he was playing with. Seemingly trying to get a smile out of Glenda. Which seemed to be working. A little grin was on her face as she played with her favorite doll. If it wasn't for the fact that Chucky was up to something, it would've been adorable. Instead, it sent shivers down both teens spines as they sat back on the couch. Tommy briefly setting the doll he was playing with down. Going over to Kyle, he took the older teen's crutches. Putting them up against the wall before heading back to their little game. While the trio played, Kyle subtly watched them. Uneasy as to Chucky's intentions were with Glenda. Why he was being so nice to her in the first place. Then he reminded himself that she was the age group he was created for. So the Buddi's programming was just finally working like it was supposed to. Though, he was still uneasy as to what his true intentions were as he carefully watched them.

Sometime later, Andy received a text from his Mom. Telling him that he should ask if he could stay the night. Since, the storm outside was too harsh for anything to be driving. Andy quickly got up to check the window. Frowning slightly as he saw a raging blizzard outside. Part of him wondering if this was the reason Chucky wanted him to stay or not. Turning to Kyle, he asked,"Would it be cool if I stayed for the night?"

"Yeah. I think I got some pajamas that'd fit you.",Kyle answered. Also wondering if Chucky somehow knew about this. Or if he was just trying to keep them both in one place. Regardless of whether or not this was the case, Andy texted Karen that it was okay with Kyle. And that he loved her. She tells him that she loved him too. And to have a goodnight. After this, Andy went back to his spot on the couch. While they watched the T.V, Tommy checked the time. Noticing that it was time for Glenda to go to bed. He quickly got her to go with him to the bathroom to brush her teeth. While he did this, Chucky turned to them with a small smile. Then he asked,"Do you guys want to play now?"

"Not now, Chucky.",Andy answered. Not looking down at the Buddi as they watched the cartoon. Both teens groaning when Chucky turned off and on the T.V. They glanced down at him as he said,"You two watch too much T.V. You need to do something a little more stimulating."

"Fine, Chuck. What do you think we should do then?",Kyle asked. Finding the doll's attitude highly insufferable as he stared down at him. Just who did he think he was? Their Dad or something? Instead of voicing this, he merely rolled his eyes at Chucky. Standing up, Chucky answered,"I was thinking we could play cards or a board game."

"I guess we could play a board game between the three of us.",Andy stated. Doubting that Tommy could play since he was putting Glenda to bed. And he guessed that the other Buddi usually slept with the six-year-old. Chucky shook his head at this and he said,"Not three. Tommy's going to join us after he gets Glenda to sleep."

Kyle wasn't entirely sure that he liked that plan. Since, Glenda needed Tommy more than the three of them did. Putting that aside, he muttered,"Alright. But if she wakes up and calls for him then the game is over."

"Okay, Kyle. Whatever you prefer.",Chucky said. There was something somewhat annoying with how the Buddi had phrased that. Somewhat condescending and dismissive. It annoyed him enough to almost make him roll his eyes at Chucky. Resisting the urge, he asked,"Okay. So what do you want to play? Clue? Monopoly? Or maybe Sorry?"

"Let's play Clue, Kyle. I know Andy likes that game.",Chucky answered. A big grin on his face as he looked at his best friend. Andy raised an eyebrow at this but didn't disagree with him. Instead, he got up off the couch then turned to the older teen. He asked where they kept their board games at. Kyle pointed him to the hallway closet. Telling him that they were up on the only shelf in it. The younger teen hurriedly went to get the game from where Kyle said it was. Chucky hurriedly following after him as quickly as he possibly could. Grinning widely as he opened up the hallway closet door and reached for the game. Looking down, he asked,"You know you didn't have to follow me, right?"

"I know. I just missed hanging out with you is all.",the Buddi answered. Holding his arms behind his back as he stared at Andy. It made him raise an eyebrow but he said nothing as he got the game down. Heading back to the living room with Chucky hot on his heels. Soon as they got back into the living room, Andy set up the board game. Looking up at Kyle, he asked,"So, who do you wanna be? Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, or Colonel Mustard?"

"Colonel Mustard. He's kind of my fave.",Kyle answered. Chucky picked Mr. Green with a small grin on his face. So Andy decided to be Miss Scarlet. Leaving Tommy with the decision to be either Professor Plum or Mrs White. Speaking of whom, he noticed that Tommy was coming into the living room. Looking slightly confused as he glanced everyone over. Andy explained that they were going to play Clue. Asking him what character he wanted to play. Tommy said,"I would like to be Professor Plum if he's not already taken."

Nodding his head, Andy set out the pieces along with the cards. Putting the three random cards into the envelope in the middle. Taking out the dice from the box, he decided that Kyle could go first. Having Tommy move his piece for him. While they played, Chucky asked,"What do you guys think we should do tomorrow for fun?"

"Well, probably just play card games until Andy and you gotta leave.",Kyle answered. Ignoring the sudden confused look on Chucky's face. The Buddi looked over at Andy as he tilted his head. Then he questioned,"I'm going home with you, Andy? Your Mom is allowing me to come home?"

"Yeah, Chucky. You're going to be heavily monitored until Mom's sure that you're safe. But yes, you're coming home.",Andy answered. Tommy grinned widely at this as he moved Kyle's piece for him. Whether he was happy for the other Buddi or just happy to be rid of him, Kyle wasn't sure. But he wasn't going to call him out on it as he gave the dice to him. He did grin slightly when Chucky wrapped his arms around Andy and pulled him close. Hugging him with all he was worth as he grinned broadly. For a moment, Andy just stayed perfectly still. Looking highly uncomfortable with the hug before hugging Chucky back. Gently patting his back as he smiled slightly. When Chucky let go, Tommy moved his piece across the board. All four of them kept playing Clue until Andy guessed who it was. After this, they all decided to tell scary stories until eleven-fifteen PM. Kyle yawned as he suggested that they all go to bed. Stretching a little before getting up off the couch.

While he did this, Chucky hurriedly put the game into the box. Giving it to Andy who promptly took it back to the hallway closet. Putting it back where it belong while Tommy gave Kyle his crutches back. He suggested that Andy take his bed while he took the couch. Andy protested that it wouldn't be fair to Kyle. Even suggesting that he take the couch while Kyle slept in his own bed. Chucky suggested that they use a mattress pad that he found in the hallway closet. Pulling it out, Chucky asked,"Do you have any spare bedding, Kyle? Spare pillows too?"

"I think there's some in my Mom's closet in her room.",he answered. They were in his Mom's closet the last time he checked. Kyle pointed to Joanna's bedroom with his crutch before heading to the bathroom to get ready for bed. While he did that, Tommy took the matress pad from Chucky and headed to Kyle's bedroom. Laying it on the floor before digging into Kyle's dresser for pajamas. Getting out some, he hurried back to the younger teen. Handing the clothes to him as he said,"Here, Andy. You can get changed in Kyle's room if you'd like."

Thanking the other Buddi, Andy took the clothes from him. Then hurried to Kyle's bedroom to get changed into them. Soon as he did, he tossed his clothes into the corner. Just as he opened the door to check on Chucky, the Buddi came into the room with folded sheets and blankets in one arm. A decent sized pillow in the other one. Smiling up at Andy, he said,"I think these'll be warm enough for us, Andy."

"...'us'?",Andy repeated. His best friend stared up at him with a slight frown. Then dumped all the items on the make-shift bed. Chucky toyed with his overalls as he stared up at him. In a soft voice, Chucky answered,"I figured we'd share a bed. Like we used to in the old apartment."

"I can understand if you'd prefer not to.",Chucky added. Quickly making the bed for Andy so he could sleep. Andy gave a soft sigh at the sight of the Buddi so disappointed. Kneeling down to Chucky's eye level, he said,"That's fine, Chucky. It'd be nice to be able to cuddle you like old times."

Giving Chucky a quick side hug as he thanked him for setting up the bed. Chucky gave a small smile as he finished fluffing up Andy's pillow. Putting it on the bed as Kyle came into the room. Tommy hot on his heels as they headed to his bed. Moving his owner's blankets to the side before Kyle sat down on the bed. Taking his crutches and setting them against his dresser. When Kyle laid down, he murmured,"G'night Andy. There's a spare toothbrush in the medicine cabinet along with the toothpaste."

"Good night, Kyle.",Andy said in a low voice. Telling Chucky to wait on the mattress for him as he hurried to the bathroom. Noticing that all the lights were off along with the T.V. He guessed that the other Buddi turned them off for Kyle. Soon as he got into the bathroom, he opened up the medicine cabinet. Taking the toothbrush out along with the toothpaste. Hurriedly brushing his teeth and setting both items back. Putting his hearing aid in as well for safe keeping. Getting a drink of water before going back to Kyle's room. When he got back, Chucky pulled back the blankets for him. Like Tommy had done for Kyle. Patting them gently with a smile as the younger teen turned off the lights. Quietly tiptoeing to the make-shift bed and getting into it. Cuddling up to him, Chucky whispered,"Good night, Andy. Sweet dreams."

His eyelids slowly shut as he mumbled something similar. Telling Chucky that he loved him as he fell asleep against him. That made the doll smile slightly as he petted Andy's hair. Nuzzling his cheek and waiting for him to fall asleep. When he was absolutely sure that both teens were, he carefully stood up near the bed. Motioning for Tommy to come with him as he did so. The pair carefully made their way to Joanna's bedroom. Quietly looking for the bottle of liquor that Chucky had found. Soon as Tommy found it, he held it up for the other Buddi. In a quiet voice, he asked,"Why do you need this, Chucky?"

"You'll see in a minute, Tommy.",Chucky answered. Holding up Phil's bottle of sleeping pills. Ones that he was sure that Joanna was taking when she couldn't sleep. Not wise, or healthy but he knew he couldn't dissuade her from taking them. That they were probably the only thing helping her. His eyebrows raised as he watched Chucky open the bottle of alcohol then the medication bottle. Shoving quite a few in as he whispered,"Soon as she drinks this, our other problem will solve itself."

"What if she doesn't? What if she throws it away instead?",Tommy questioned. Though he highly doubted that Joanna wouldn't drink it. As Tommy could tell that she was dependent on it. Chucky seemed to understand this as well. Rolling his eyes as he added a few more pills to the drink. Once he was sure there was enough for an overdose, he closed up the pills. Then, the bottle of booze. Instructing Tommy to put it back. There was no way that Joanna wouldn't drink it. Once she did, his plans will start without a problem. He said,"It'll work, Tommy. Then we'll start on other parts of my plans later."

"Now, let's get back to bed before the boys see that we're gone.",Chucky added. Unsure if either teen wasn't too deep asleep to notice yet. But he didn't want to risk that as they headed back to Kyle's room. Carefully watching both teenagers as Tommy silently shut the door. Tommy tiptoed back over to Kyle's bed and climbed up next to him. Laying his head over Kyle's heart as he hummed 'The Moon lullaby' to keep him asleep. While Tommy did this, Chucky curled up close to Andy. Nuzzling his cheek before climbing under the covers. Realizing how much he missed being able to cuddle him like this. And forgetting how deep a sleeper Andy was when he took out his hearing aid. Pressing his cheek into Andy's shoulder, he grinned as he closed his eyes. Not falling asleep, since neither Buddi could, just resting his eyes as he listened to Andy's breathing.

It was around twelve-thirty PM when Kyle finally woke up. He carefully moved Tommy off of his arm as he got out of bed. Taking his crutches as he stretched a little. Carefully waking up Andy before heading to get Glenda and his Mom up. Andy set Chucky off of him before pushing the sheets away. Stumbling his way into the bathroom and to the medicine cabinet for his hearing aid. Once he got it in, he went back to Kyle's room to get his clothes.

As he did this, Kyle headed to his Mom's room. Noticing that her alarm was going off. And it didn't sound like she was turning it off yet. That raised a red flag for him. As Joanna claimed she'd crawl out of her grave to turn that thing off. Drunk or hungover as well. Yet, he could hear that thing coming from the hallway. His stomach twisted as he knocked on her door gently. Calling out her name several times before opening it. Finding his Mom laying on her bed, a bottle of her favorite drink in her hand. Though there was something off about seeing her like that. He quickly moved to her side and realized that she wasn't breathing right. Kyle grabbed her arm to check her pulse, noticing that it was barely there. Taking the bottle from her, he set it on the dresser. There was a bottle of Phil's sleeping pills on the floor and it looked like quite a few were missing.

Then it clicked for him and he scrambled to his room to get his phone. Soon as he did, he dialed 9-1-1. Telling Andy to keep Glenda away from Joanna and into her bedroom. Ignoring the questions that Andy tried to ask him before going to do as told. Soon as he got hold of the police, he told them that Joanna had taken a ton of his Dad's sleeping pills with alcohol. That she was unresponsive, barely breathing, and he didn't know what to do. While the operator got information from him, he sat on his bed. Panicking as he tried to think of why she'd do this. Why Joanna would try to take her life like this. It just didn't make sense. Pushing those thoughts away, he hung up his phone. Going back to his Mom to see if there was anything he could do. Knowing full well that there wasn't. But he was too afraid to leave her alone while she was like this.

Moments later, an ambulance arrived to take Joanna to the hospital. Paramedics barely managing to keep her alive while they carried her out. During the commotion, Maggie came in to find out what was going on. Kyle told her how he found his Mom. What she seemingly had done and was about to go with her when Maggie stopped her. Telling him that Glenda needed him more than his Mom and that she'd go with her. Promising to call later from the hospital. Quickly getting her coat on, she went with the paramedics and Joanna. While Kyle sat on the couch, crutches laying on the coffee table. While he sat there, Andy contacted Karen and begged her to come over. Saying that Joanna was being taken to the hospital. But he wasn't entirely sure why and that Kyle needed more help than he could offer. His Mom promised to hurry over. Which she did. Karen walked over to Kyle as he sat staring at his hands. She gave him a quick hug as she patted his shoulders.

In a soft voice, she said,"Everything's going to be okay, Kyle. I'm sure your Mom's going to be fine."

"I promise that you guys are going to be alright.",Karen promised. Kyle nodded his head slightly but he barely seemed to have heard her. Letting him go, she took Glenda into the kitchen to make breakfast for the six-year-old. Andy following after her. Unsure of what he should tell the older teen. Chucky stood in the doorway for a moment before heading into the kitchen. While they did this, Tommy got onto the couch with Kyle. Hugging him as well and petting his cheek. Making him look the Buddi in the eye as he said,"It's going to be okay, Kyle. I don't know how, but it's going to be okay."

Instead of saying anything, Kyle just hugged Tommy back. Pressing his cheek against the Buddi's hair. Kissing the side of his head as he held onto him. Unsure of what else to do as he sat on the couch. Part of him worrying that he was going to be planning another funeral. While Kyle held onto Tommy, he resisted the urge to cry at first. But found himself unable to as he wept into Tommy's hair. Vaguely noticing the doll's attempts to comfort him as they held each other. A moment later, Karen came out with a plate of eggs and bacon for Kyle. Setting them on the coffee table for him to eat when he was ready. Soon as he let go of Tommy, he started eating. Hoping the Buddi was right about his Mom. That Karen and Maggie were right too.

While he ate, Karen and Andy came into the living room with their food. Glenda and Chucky following after them. His little sister had some spare toast for him as she sat near him. Chucky sat next to Andy as he ate. Karen sat on the couch near Tommy. Ignoring him as she ate the breakfast she made. When they were all done, she suggested that they come over to their place. Kyle agreeing since he wasn't sure what else to do. Getting up and grabbing his crutches before going to get dressed. Tommy took Glenda to her room and helped her get dressed. Andy got his backpack and jacket on. Slipping on his shoes, he hoped that Joanna was going to be okay. His Mom silently wishing the same thing as she got her coat on. Soon as the siblings were dressed, they all headed out to Karen's car. Drove over to their new place as quickly as humanly possible.

When they got to Andy's home, Kyle and Andy headed up to his room. Tommy staying with Glenda while Chucky followed the teens. Sitting on the floor near Andy's bed while Kyle sat in his inflatable chair. Setting his hands on his stomach as he waited for Maggie to call. Praying that his Mom was going to be okay. Chucky watched them with a disturbing sense of pride. This was going better than he anticipated it was going to. Soon, he'd be able to continue with the rest of his and Tommy's plans.