Nathan: The next day, all of JobTrain gathered around for a big assembly.
"As usual," Sharon said at the podium. "They never cease to amaze us with their hard work, determination and delicious food. And for that, we applaud their efforts and anticipate what's to come next from the Culinary Arts Progam. Chef Adam, would you be so kind as to say a few words?"
The staff, including the Minions and Pascal, clapped and whistled with approval as we all followed Chef Adam to the podium, where he said. "Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. As always, your kind words of praise are more than enough to make every day in the Culinary Arts Program a success."
As Chef Adam went on with his speech, I noticed that Gothel was the only one who didn't clap along with the others. Instead, with a cold stare, she gave me the "I Got My Eyes on You" look, which made me gulp upon seeing that.
Taking notice of it, Flynn gave me a pat, saying. "Hey, buck up. At least we won the battle."
"But our war is far from over." I added while watching Gothel storm out of the room.
"Ha! Well, you're half right, anyway." said Flynn. "But on the bright side, she won't come in telling us what not to do and break our dishes anymore. Speaking of which...pizza, anyone?"
Inside her darkened office, Gothel turned on one of the monitors, which showed all of us gathering around for pizza in the kitchen while the Minions sang their version of "Another Irish Drinking Song."
Minions: Ah li peda papai
Bugati po bagai
Badi badi badi badi badi kiya papoy
Bulatu ki kadi pooty pa yetay ah pe ya, kuda padee
Mayamani kay tu ya etay a pe la
Kay ya puti kay mayamani kay a pu lah!
"They sure know how to party, don't they?" Larry asked Moe as they, along with the rest of us, watched the Minions dance and sing.
After we gave them a standing ovation, Chef Adam walked up to me and Flynn, saying. "Well, I, for one, am proud of you boys. Not only did you prove ourselves yesterday, but you saved us the trouble of dealing with Gothel every day."
Gothel growled in anger when she heard that.
"I was a bit skeptical at first, myself." said Gru. "In fact, I highly doubt that none of you have potential in the workforce, alongside the bozo trio."
"Hey!" said Moe, feeling offended.
"Who are you caling bozos?" asked Curly.
"But..." Gru went on. "After what you served yesterday...you're all right in my book!"
As Gru spoke, Flynn gave me a nudge, which I gave back in return.
"A toast to Nathan and Eugene!" Gru proclaimed, lifting up his drink.
"To Nathan and Eugene!" the chefs echoed.
"Compai!" proclaimed Kevin.
"Compai!" repeated Bob and Stuart, who clinked their glasses with Kevin's.
Bob even clinked Pascal's tiny cup.
"Compai!"
As we all drank and helped ourselves to some pizza, Flynn started to feel uneasy.
"Uh...Nathan?"
I looked back in surprise.
"Did...you just call me by my actual name?"
"Yeah, well...Listen, on the first day I came here, you told everyone I was your cousin, Eugene Fitzherbert, right?"
"Yeah."
"Well, that's...actually my name."
The rest of the chefs were in a state of surprise when they heard that.
"Wha...what?" asked Rapunzel.
Back in her office, Gothel heard Flynn say. "My real name is Eugene Fitzherbert. So, now you know."
She, then, turned to the bulletin board, where the poster of Flynn was hanging, now realizing the truth.
Flynn Rider and Eugene Fitzherbert were both the same person!
"Flynn, I...I had no idea." I said.
"Well, you do now, kid." said Eugene, placing his hand on my shoulder.
He, then, looked at the chefs and said. "As much as I appreciate your help during these past few weeks, guys...I think it's best that we go our seperate ways."
"Wa...wa...wait." I said, stopping Eugene before he could leave. "There's no law that says you have to go."
"I know." said Eugene. "But after everything that's happened, I think I overstayed my welcome, here and at home."
Rapunzel walked up to him and said. "If it makes you feel better, I can show you my secret."
When we heard her say the word "secret," Flynn and I turned to the Stooges.
"It's 'bout time the others know*." said Larry.
Moe gave a nod to Rapunzel, who nodded back, closed her eyes, took a deep breath and began to sing. "Flower, gleam and glow..."
"Oh, my." exclaimed Big D as he saw Rapunzel's hair starting to glow as she sang. "Let your power shine..."
"Holy..." began JJ, only to be pizza slapped by Moe, who said. "Shut up!"
"Make the clock reverse," Rapunzel sang as we all watched her hair glow. "Bring back what once was mine."
Gothel fumed at the sight of Rapunzel revealing her secret to us.
But her anger soon turned to shock, for she saw that part of her hair was starting to turn gray.
"Heal what has been hurt," Rapunzel resumed singing. "Change the fates' design..."
"Oh la la!" exclaimed Bob as he and the other Minions looked at her glowing hair.
"Save what has been lost, bring back what once was mine, what once was mine."
As Rapunzel finished singing, the glow from her hair started to dim.
For a moment, all of us stood silent with surprise.
"Wow, that was something else!" Gru finally said.
In frustration, Gothel threw the remote into the monitor, which broke in the process.
While seething angrily, she heard a voice yell out. "WHERE IS IT?!"
Gothel pulled open the blinds, revealing Lady Caine waiting impatiently as her men scurried inside the dumpster.
"It ain't in here, Lady Caine." said one of them, whose name was Otter.
Caine groaned in anger. "If I ever see that Rider again, I'll pulverize him!"
As she heard that, another realization came to Gothel.
Eugene was part of Caine's crew!
"What about the burger boy?" asked Pocket.
"Well, let's hope he saves room for his just desserts." replied Caine as she cracked her knuckles.
"Excuse me?"
Caine and her men turned to see Gothel walking up to them, asking. "You do realize you're trepassing on private property, right?"
In response, Caine's men jumped out of the dumpster and pointed their swords at Gothel, who chuckled. "Oh, please, there's no need for that."
She, then, pulled out Eugene's satchel, which she tossed over to those ruffians, who scuffled over it, pulling out...Rapunzel's crown, to their greedy delight.
"Well, if that's all you desire, then, be on your way." said Gothel. "I was going to offer you something worth one thousand dollars, would have made you rich beyond belief. And that wasn't even the best part. Oh, well. C'est la vie. Enjoy your crown."
Before she took her leave, Sideburns asked. "What's the best part?"
With a sly smile, Gothel turned back and replied. "It comes with revenge for Flynn Ryder."
As she saw her holding up the poster of Eugene, a sinister smile crossed Caine's face.
"We're in!"
Author's Note:
*Going back to "The Three Stooges of JobTrain," long before we saw it for ourselves, Moe, Larry and Curly did discover the magic power Rapunzel's hair harnessed from the Sundrop Flower.
