Chapter 22
Destiny drove towards Tillamook in a blink of an eye. The small town wasn't really that far from Gravity Falls. However, they all knew that the next few stops might take a while. The Tillamook Creamery was a huge factory famous for it's Ice Cream and Cheese. Many come from miles all over Oregon and beyond just for a taste of delicious home made cream. Tyrone and Matt never experienced the factory before. This was officially their first time there.
Destiny however knew the factory well since she has been there multiple times in the past. "This factory is really wonderful. You guys will love it." Said Destiny.
"So it's famous for Cheese." Said Matt, a little unimpressed. Tyrone chuckled. "It's an Oregonian Classic." Said Tyrone.
"Let's go and explore this place. I hope we find our "friend" from the woods." Said Destiny.
"Right. So who are we looking for?" asked Matt.
"Some creature known as Morso. It says so here in the list Huck gave me." Said Tyrone.
"I'm not sure how we will find it here, but let's give it a shot." Said Destiny as she walked ahead of the two boys, taking photos of the factory. "You guys should be in the photo." Said Destiny with a smile. Tyrone blushed. She was a completely different person right there. As if the field trip was a good distraction for her.
"That sounds like fun. Sure." Replied Tyrone. He turned around and Matt was missing.
"Matt! Matt! Where the heck did he go?" said Tyrone a little annoyed.
Matt walked inside the factory exploring the area. He found himself in the gift shop and noticed a ton of families together shopping. Matt felt a knot in his stomach. He then felt Tyrone's soft hand on his shoulder. "Hey." He said softly.
Matt smiled, but his eyes were moisty and it was clear he was close to crying. Tyrone patted his head. "Everything okay?" he asked. Matt nodded.
Destiny walked over to them and looked up the stairs. "There is a lot of nice things to look at up there. I'll show you guys." Said Destiny.
"I need to use the bathroom." Said Matt.
"Sure! I'll take you guys there." Said Destiny cheerfully and pulled Tyrone and Matt.
As they went to the restrooms, Matt went by himself and Tyrone waited outside with Destiny. She then pulled a her wallet and handed some money to Tyrone.
"Hey Tyrone, buy something for your brother. I'm sure he'll like something." Said Destiny.
"No. I can't do that! That would be taking advantage of you!" said Tyrone.
"Take the money. If you don't, I will leave you and Matt stranded in the middle of nowhere and I'll be off to Portland!" said Destiny with a playful smile.
"Geez. What's gotten into you." Said Tyrone.
"I'm trying to have fun. You should too. Take the money and buy something for Matt. I saw what happened at the diner. The least you could do is make it up to him." Said Destiny.
"But it's too much for you. I can't do this." Said Tyrone.
"Sure you can." Said Destiny as she pulled Tyrone's hand and placed the money. She then pushed Tyrone towards the gift shop.
"Buy him a stuffed cow plush or something." Said Destiny.
Tyrone smiled and headed off towards the gift shop. Destiny stood by the restrooms waiting for Matt.
"I'm here. Where's Tyrone?" asked Matt.
"I sent him off to buy something. Let's wait for him here." Said Destiny.
Tyrone was browsing the gift shop and found something that Matt might have liked. It was an orange hoodie with the words Tillamook in blue. Tyrone quickly grabbed it and bought it. When he returned to Destiny and Matt, Tyrone pulled him aside and gave him the bag. Matt looked inside and his eyes became moisty.
"Destiny bought it for you." Said Tyrone.
"No. He did. Your brother loves you." Said Destiny.
Tyrone shook his head but Destiny smiled warmly. Matt then hugged Tyrone and after that, he hugged Destiny. She was not looking forward to that.
"Now what's all this?" asked Destiny.
"Tyrone and I are happy to have a friend like you." Said Matt.
"Oh you guys, don't go all emotional on me." Said Destiny.