Over at Ralph's trailer, Yakko and Wakko were enjoying a nice breakfast that the wife made. While eating, they were discussing the current situation that was going on.

"So, let me get this straight. Dot ran away all because Wakko pulled a harmless prank on her?" Ralph's wife asked.

"Yep, that's what happened." Yakko said.

"Hopefully you guys will find her soon." Ralph's wife said.

"That's what we're working on right now." Wakko said.

"If it helps, you could put missing posters all over town. It might make things a lot easier." Ralph said.

"Great idea, Ralph! I don't know why I didn't think of that earlier." Yakko said.

"Maybe because situations like these never happen to us?" Wakko asked.

"Okay, I'll give you that." Yakko said.

When Ralph's wife finished eating, she let out a big burp. "Well, I sure am full!"

"Me too!" Ralph said, pushing his plate to the side.

"So am I." Yakko said.

"Same here." Wakko said.

"You boys enjoy your breakfast?" Ralph's wife asked.

"Oh yes, it was quite scrumptious!" Yakko said.

"The best I've ever eaten!" Wakko said.

"Why, thank you very much! That's very nice of you two to say." Ralph's wife said, flattered.

"Gotta love the Warners!" Ralph said.

Ralph's wife grabbed everyone's plates and walked to the kitchen. Ralph got up to use the bathroom.

Wakko tapped his brother on the arm to get his attention.

"What's up?" Yakko asked.

"I really don't feel comfortable lying to Ralph and his wife like this. It could get us in trouble, you know." Wakko whispered.

"Relax, as long as you don't slip up by accident, they'll never find out." Yakko whispered.

"Yakko, they're gonna have to find out eventually." Wakko whispered.

"Now is not the time for 'eventually'." Yakko whispered.

Ralph's wife came back to the dining room table. "What were you boys whispering about?"

"Oh, uh, we were just going on about how we like to gossip every once and awhile." Wakko said with a nervous grin.

"Yeah, gotta love them secrets." Yakko said, giving a nervous laugh.

"Ah yes, classic gossiping. I wouldn't direct toward people you care about, though. It will hurt their feelings." Ralph's wife said.

"We know." Wakko said.

Ralph came out of the bathroom and back into the dining room. "Sorry I took so long. I had to go number 2."

"TMI, Ralph." Yakko mumbled under his breath.

Wakko glanced at the clock on the wall. "Oh my, look at the time. Yakko and I must be going now. Isn't that right, Yakko?"

"Right. We'd love to stay longer but I'm afraid we can't, unfortunately." Yakko said.

"Aww, that's too bad! Oh well, we all have lives." Ralph's wife said.

"I have to leave, too. I don't wanna be late for work." Ralph said.

"I must say, this was a nice visit. We all ate breakfast together and there was no down time." Ralph's wife said.

Realizing the wife was lingering on, Yakko and Wakko gave a signal to Ralph for the three of them to leave.

"Well, sweet pea, I hate to cut you off, but the boys and I really have to go now." Ralph said.

"I understand. It was a great having you two over. You kids take care." Ralph's wife said.

"We will. And thank you for having us over." Yakko said.

"My pleasure!" Ralph's wife said.

Yakko, Wakko, and Ralph left the trailer and walked to the car.

"I'm amazed at how calm Yakko is about everything. If my sister was missing, I'd be freaking out and looking all over town for her." Ralph whispered to Wakko.

"You're right. Must be a coping mechanism or something. I'll have to ask him about it later." Wakko whispered.

Yakko, Wakko, and Ralph got in the car and drove off to the lot. They all got out of the car.

"Back to old grind. That's what I always say. Anyway, I'll see you boys later." Ralph said, and went to his post.

"Bye, Ralph!" Yakko and Wakko said at the same time. They climbed up the water tower and entered.

[Afternoon]

Wakko was standing in the kitchen eating mint chocolate chip ice cream while Yakko was in the bedroom. Then, he came out of the bedroom and into the kitchen.

"What are you eating?" Yakko asked.

"The last pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream." Wakko said with his mouth full.

"Ah." Yakko said.

"You want some?" Wakko asked.

"No thanks, I'm still full from breakfast." Yakko said while clutching his stomach.

Wakko continued eating until the pint was empty. He belched. "Now that's good eatin'!"

Yakko giggled.

"Hey, Yakko?" Wakko asked.

"Yes?" Asked Yakko.

"I was talking to Ralph this morning and he brought up something I didn't even consider until he mentioned it." Wakko said.

"And what might that be?" Yakko asked.

"He said he was surprised about how calm you're acting about Dot missing. I am too. Like, how come you're not freaking out?" Wakko asked.

"I am freaking out, Wakko. Freaking out on the inside. I'm just holding it all in because, well, I'm trying to stay strong for you." Yakko said.

Wakko made a face. "Well, I must say that's very sentimental of you. I know Dot would want you to stay strong, too."

"She sure would." Yakko said.

Wakko made another face. "Yakko, you don't think she's..."

"Don't even dare thinking about something like that! Dot's alive and well, I'm sure of it!" Yakko said quickly.

"Me too!" Wakko said.

"Heh, you scared me for a minute, bro." Yakko said with a slight chuckle.

"My apologies." Wakko said.

In all seriousness, Yakko and Wakko really were wondering if Dot was alive. If she was dead, they would've known about by now.


A/N: I apologize if any of the characters are acting OOC. I know this story is very serious so far, but I intended it to be that way to drive the plot forward. I hope you can forgive me for that.