A few weeks later Darwin and Penny had both forgiven Gumball after they heard what happened. Julius hadn't bullied a single person since that day and had avoided Gumball and his siblings completely.

Nicole had started teaching Gumball karate and he was learning surprisingly fast. Nicole also seemed calmer and happier than she had in years.

Now Gumball and Nicole were finishing off their latest training session.

Gumball was practicing the punches and kicks Nicole had taught him on a training dummy she had bought.

He finished, cupped his hands and bowed.

"Very good, very good. Well done, Gumball-san."

"Thanks mo-I mean, thank you, Sensei." He bowed again

She smiled. "I'm very proud of you Gumball. You've been taking this very seriously and you seem to be really enjoying it. It was a great idea."

"I can't take all the credit. Penny's the one who suggested I get the gi back out. She gave me the idea to do this."

"Well thank her for me when you next see her. I feel calmer and more relaxed than I have in years. It feels great to let out all my stress and anger in such a productive way. It's leagues better than my anger management therapy."

"Yeah, I noticed you seem happier. It's actually really nice seeing you so happy for once." He smiled.

She smiled back. "Aww, thank you honey. It's nice to be so happy too. Spending time with you and doing something I enjoy, it's great. I have something else to look forward to after work as well now."

"Yeah, it's amazing! It's really fun and it's something I'm actually really good at! I only wish we'd done this sooner.." He said excitedly.

"Me too, me too. Oh, and speaking of you being good, you've made really goof progress, and in only a few weeks too. I'm really proud of you, and I have something for you..."

"Ooh, what is it"

She went and took out a yellow belt and handed it to him.

"Well done, you've earned this."

He'd eyes would widen and he gasped delightedly "Really!? You mean it!?"

"Yep. It's yours my little karate weiner. Well done." She rubbed his head affectionately.

He grinned and hugged her. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

He quickly regained his composure and cleared his throat. "I mean, uhh, thank you very much Sensei, I appreciate it."

She'd chuckle. "The lessons over honey, you don't need to be formal."

"Oh, right."

He then grinned again excitedly and took it.

He removed his white belt and put on his yellow one.

"So..how do I look?"

"You look great Gummypuss."

"Wait til I show Penny! She's gonna think I'm so cool!"

Nicole laughed. "I'm sure she already does!"

"Right you, let's get back inside so I can start dinner."

"Alright." He'd hug her. "I love you."

She'd hug him back. "I love you too Gummypuss."

They hugged for a bit before Gumball ran back inside excited to show the others.

Nicole would put away the training dummy and mat before going inside, smiling as she heard Gumball excitedly telling Darwin about his new belt.