103 13: THE GOOD NEWS.

At Frankson's DogGroomers, Clark and Max were all sitting down in the lobby, relaxing with Moose and the other three dogs. Well, Clark and the dogs did, anway.

Max, on the other hand, was back to playing the 90's game, trying to win.

"Ugh! Man!" Said Max. "I tell ya, i can't stand playing this game anymore. It's too hard. Why didn't they make games that were easy to win back then?"

"What would be the point of that?" Asked Clark.

"Well, for one, i'd be able to win it. And secondly, they would've made things a lot easier on the kids back then." Said Max.

"And thirdly, they didn't know that one of their games was going to be discovered in the late (2010's) by a 21 year old American and give it to his lazy younger brother." Said Clark.

"You have one more time." Said Max.

"Lazy younger brother. Now i don't have no more time." Said Clark.

"Keep on, hear? Keep on." Said Max.

"Don't worry, i will. I could keep this up all summer long. In fact, i will." Said Clark.

"Ha, ha, very funny." Said Max.

Lois then came in through the front door. "You guys, you guys, you guys!" She said in excitment as she ran over to where they were sitting. "Good news!"

"Well, good afternoon to you too, Lois." Said Max.

"Why are you so excited?" Asked Clark.

"Cause," Began Lois. "i just came up with the perfect title for this year's fashion show and miss De ViL said she loved it!"

"No way. For real?" Asked Clark as he stood up in front of Lois.

"Yes, for real! In fact, she loved it so much she's going to be using it as this year's title in her fashion show!" Said Cruella.

"Shut up! What?!" Said Clark in disbelief.

"I know! Isn't it fantastic? And she wants to use it in her show! Can you believe it?! THE famous Cruella De ViL wants to use my title in her fashion show! Can you believe it?!" Said Lois.

"Actually, yes, you just told us." Said Max.

"Is that the only reason you stopped by?" Asked Clark.

"Well, that, and also," Lois dug through her purse. "i came by to give you" She got out the two pieces of paper. "these."

Clark took the two pieces of paper from Lois. "Whoa. No way. Are these what i think they are?"

"They sure are. Tickets to the London Carnival. Miss De ViL gave them to me as a reward for coming up with a title for this year's event. She said that i should take you with me, but i figured, hey, i'm gonna be busy here all summer. So i've decided to give them to you." Said Lois.

"Thanks, Lois." Said Clark.

"No need to thank me. It's the least i can do after you agreed to look after my dog for me. Oh yeah, that reminds me, take Moose with you." Said Lois.

"Yeah, i was gonna, anyway. Did you hear that, Max? We're going to the Carnival." Said Clark.

"Oh joy." Said Max with a fake smile on his face.

"Speaking of which, i came by to see how my little Moosey was doing. Come here, boy." Said Lois.

"It's about time." Moose thought. The six week old Dalmatian got to his feet and shook himself before running up to his owner.

"There you are." Said Lois. "Come here, you bundle of joy." She said as she bent down and picked up the spotted puppy. "Did you have fun with Clark and the others yesterday and today?"

"Oh yeah. Totally. He had the time of his life." Said Clark.

"Is that so?" Said Lois.

"Totally." Said Clark.

"Well, i appreciate you looking after Moose while i'm at work. I hope he wasn't any trouble." Said Lois.

"Well, i had a few mishaps with my younger brother, Max this morning, but Moose was an Angel. He was no trouble at all." Said Clark.

"Well that's good to know. Thank's for puppysitting again, you guys." Said Lois.

"Don't mention it." Said Clark.

"Well, i better get out of here and head back over to the De ViL Express hotel. I have a big night ahead of me tomorrow." Said Lois.

"What's you're hurry, Lo?" Asked Clark.

"Lo?" Asked Lois.

"Yeah, it's a nickname i came up with for you." Clark then caught himself. "Did i just say that out loud?"

"Yes. Yes, you did." Said Lois. "And i've gotta...i love it."

"You do?" Asked Clark.

"Yeah, no one's ever called me Lo before. Than again, no one has ever given me a nickname before either until now, so it kind of makes sense." Said Lois.

"Yeah. So what happens tomorrow night?" Asked Clark.

"I've already told you, Clark. Miss De ViL is hosting a fashion show tomorrow night at the House Of De ViL. From my understanding, all of the well known designers are gonna be there. I can't wait!" Said Lois. "Oh, i hope you guys don't mind watching Moose for just one more day until the show is over. Do you?"

"Oh no, not at all. He's good company. We'd be glad to have him stay with us for one more night. Wouldn't we, guys?" Said Clark.

Rex, Lassie, Jake and Foster all barked, meaning 'yes.'

"See, it's all good." Said Clark.

"Great. Thanks for doing this for me again. I owe you one." Said Lois. "Here." She said as she handed Moose to Clark. "See you tomorrow, Cla."

"Cla?" Said Clark.

"Yeah, that's my nickname for you." Said Lois.

"You mean you came up with one just like that?" Asked Clark.

"Just like that." Said Lois.

"Huh. Well, that was easier than i thought." Said Clark.

"Yyyyyeah. It was." Said Lois. "Well, goodday, everyone, i must be getting back to my job. Like everybody else, i'm a working stiff." She then walked off and headed for the double glass doors.

"Bye! See you tomorrow!" Said Clark.

"Okay!" Said Lois.

Clark watched Lois as she walked out of the building through the double glass doors.

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