Darwin: [Opens the door] Mrs. Mom? Are you all right?

Nicole: Y-yes I'm okay, dear.

[Darwin notices she's shivering and starts feeling a bit worried.]

Darwin: Are you sure? W-we left you some dinner we had ordered.

Nicole: Oh, thank you. [Smiles] I-it's just... something the cat told me about.

[Darwin grabs the last paper bag from the front seat and gives it to his adoptive mother, who opens it up. Darwin leaves the door open and sits down next to her. Nicole takes a bite out of her burger and sighs.]

Darwin: What was it about?

Nicole: Something like a sort of pain-killer, but... to get rid of the agony within a transformation. It also would help me staying more with my normal senses and being less dangerous.

Darwin: Really? That's amazing! What exactly is it? A potion?

Nicole: Haha, no dear. It's actually a herb which I can get from local pharmacies. You dissolve it in water and drink it. It is said that it works quickly and usually is used to solve muscle problems. It might even work for the Limit...

Darwin: Then we should get some as quickly as possible, right?

[Darwin gets exited as he feels like this could actually be a solution for all the pain his adoptive mother had to go through. He patiently waits for her to finish her meal and the two join Richard and Gumball. Nicole sits down and takes the sleeping Anais on her lap as Darwin excitedly tells about the herb. They all smile and eventually go back home.]

Saturday 11.00PM

[It has been a week since Nicole and Richard visited the therapist again. They gave Nicole's wristband, but the medics unfortunately couldn't find anything helpful. This made Nicole realize how rare this condition is. She even worriedly asked if any of her kids could possibly inherit it from her, but she was relieved to hear a 'no' for an answer. This condition is only brought to its worst inside Nicole herself due all the triggers she got. She never will forget the fact the Upper Limit was provoked by Brandon. One part of her wishes it all never happened while the other is happy to finally have found a solution. The therapist couldn't do anything more, but he did inform her about the herb's name and where it exactly is being sold.

Nicole and Richard immediately bought a bunch of packages as soon as they returned from the appointment. Nicole did promise to contact Erin again, it anything goes wrong. Now, it's night time when Richard is sitting on the bed and Nicole looks out of the window with a big smile on her face. Richard is so happy to see her like that again and his love is stronger than ever as he had started to feel less afraid. Nicole then turns her head to face him.]

Nicole: I- I think we did it, Richard. We finally found a way to properly fight it. I- I don't even feel so worried anymore. Sure, I still need to be careful, but I'm starting my shift at the Rainbow Factory again on Monday and caught up with my sleep. [Sighs in relief]

Richard: [Smiles and looks at her with pleading eyes] I'm glad I won't have to worry about you eating my ears anymore. [Laughs]

[A smirk appears on Nicole's face and she waves her tail while preparing to take the joking bunny back.]

Nicole: Oh yeah? I can still eat your ears if I want to!

[Nicole acts viciously while pouncing onto Richard, but manages not to actually hurt him. She teases him as she playfully bites in his long ears. He grabs her tail in revenge and gives it a little pull which causes her to suddenly move away from him. She didn't expect this and lets go of his ears. She then rises up again and lays down next to him. They face each other and gently touch nose-to-nose. Richard strokes one of her fluffy ears and she closes her eyes. She lets out a small meow and purrs. Richard then kisses her on her forehead and closes his eyes too.]

Nicole: [Whispers] Thank you for everything you've done for me.

Richard: It's the least I could do.

[They hug and fall asleep.]

[Nicole has gotten used to taking in her new medicine and felt much calmer overtime. She has to take it in every evening after work and she feels less stressed. Right now, she finishes off her last report and gets called by Richard. She connects her phone with the computer and puts on her headphones in order to be able to continue writing the report. She, being a great multitasker, types on her keyboard while answering her husband's call.]

Nicole: Hey, honey!

Richard: Hi there, dear! Say, how is it going there?

Nicole: It's all fine. I'm almost done with my last report and managed to turn in the spreadsheets on time. The muzzle also doesn't hurt so much anymore. [Chuckles]

Richard: I'm glad to hear that! But is that muzzle still tight then?

Nicole: [Moves her snout a bit around in the metal construction] Nah, it's fine. It's kind of like having braces, you get used to it quickly.

Richard: I see. Now tell me, would you like to go to the mall tonight?

Nicole: Oh sure! What for?

Richard: Nothing in particular. But I want to surprise our daughter with a small science kit for her birthday. Unless you already have bought a gift?

Nicole: Dear, her birthday is in two days; of course I already have something. A good mother is always on time. But I wouldn't mind if you buy it, even though it depends on how much it costs.

Richard: The gadget store has a sale at the moment, so thirty percent off everything.

Nicole: Really? Oh, that's awesome! I think you can spend my nightshift-bonus from last week on it. Then she'll have a special present, just from you.

Richard: She'll love it! And great, thanks honey.

Nicole: No problem. I expect to be home in less than half an hour, so don't start dinner without me!

Richard: [Laughs] I'll try...

Nicole: [Chuckles] I know you will, honey. See you soon!

Richard: Bye!

[Nicole hangs up and saves the report on her computer. That silly bun, she thinks. But gosh, I love him. She then logs off her computer after turning in the files she finished today. She packs her stuff and walks towards the exit, but suddenly freezes. She sees the empty desk where Brandon used to work and her heart starts beating faster. It's okay, it's okay, she thinks. Fear and memories rise up, but she tries her best to ignore it. She sternly turns around and leaves the building...]