PurpleCobra247, I completely agree. That part always makes me smile. And when Bugs is all dazed with hearts in his eyes, that's when I get all uncontrollably bubbly!

Maybe I got a little off topic with the girl's basketball team…Anyways!

Meet the Folks

The girl's basketball season went smoothly with Lola as coach. They even made it to the finals. The championship game was against Perfecto Prep. Those girls played dirty but the Looniversity girls played fair and square. It was a very difficult game but Perfecto Prep got disqualified for cheating. However that was after the girls beat them, so the Prep girls couldn't even get second place. The girls brought back home the trophy, which was displayed in the main hall. It would be the first of many.

Besides that the athletic department was prospering, the rest of the school year went great. The students were doing well in their classes. They were also causing mischief as well. Eh, what did you expect?

When it comes down to Bugs and Lola's relationship, it was also doing very well. They were always around each other. Going out together, buying gifts for each other, or just being lovey-dovey. One day after school…

"Hey Lo," greeted Bugs with a kiss on the cheek.

"Hey Bugs," said Lola in return

"So how was ya day?"

"It was good, yours?"

"It was good. So what shall we do today? Bowling, moonlit stroll in da park, or an al fresco diner for two?"

Their conversation was interrupted by Lola's cell phone. She answered it.

"Hello?…Oh hi Brendan! How are you?…Fine, thanks…Really? That's great!…They're coming too?…At Kate's house? Ok I'll be there!…I love you, too. Bye!" she said as she turned it off.

"Who's Brendan?" asked Bugs

"Do I sense a bit of jealousy?" said Lola with a sly smile

"Am not!"

"You don't have to be! Brendan is my older brother."

"Oh. So what did he want?" said Bugs in a relieved tone.

"My parents are coming to visit. They are all going to be at my sister Kate's house."

"Oh. Dat's nice."

"You're coming aren't you?"

"Me?"

"Yeah. I'm sure my parents would love to meet you."

"Eh, OK. I guess I'm finally gonna meet ya folks," he chuckled nervously.

They drove together to a house that was deep in the woods. The house belonged to Lola's big sister, Kate. They got out of the car and found a lot of little rabbits running around. Some of them greeted Lola as 'Auntie Lola' and resumed their frolicking.

When they walked in, the house was all a commotion. Music playing, rabbits talking, your usual run of the mill family reunion. When they closed the door everyone looked up. They all yelled simultaneously, "Lola!" then they all got up and started to hug and kiss her.

"I missed you guys, too," said Lola breaking away from all the hugs, "I'd like you to meet my boyfriend, Bugs Bunny."

Everyone looked at him for a moment. Their sudden silence made Bugs a little nervous, "Eh, what's up docs?"

Then everyone charged at him with hugs and kisses and sayings such as, "welcome to the family!"

"Ahem!" came a voice and the family stopped and grew tense. They parted to let an old rabbit pass through. He was very stern and his build was very muscular for his age. His fur was tan and he had blue eyes and blonde hair with gray streaks. He came up to Bugs and stared coldly into his eyes. "So, you're seeing my daughter?"

"Yes sir!" said Bugs as if he was a soldier. Mr. Bunny motioned Bugs to come closer, he did so. Then he grabbed Bugs in a headlock and ruffed up his head with his fist (A noogie, I believe its called). Everyone sighed in relief as Mr. Bunny started to laugh. "Welcome!" he said as he let go. He then went to Lola and kissed her on the cheek. "I see you've been busy," whispered Mr.Bunny to Lola. "Dad!" she exclaimed. Mr.Bunny then pulled them both in and sat with them on the couch. The commotion resumed.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr.Bunny," said Bugs fixing his fur

"Please, call me Larry," said Mr…I mean Larry.

"Eh, OK Larry,"

"So, how long have you two been dating?"

"For a little over a year," said Lola

"When were you planning to tell me? When you two eloped?" said Larry sternly

"Dad!" said Lola, "Of course I was going to tell you!"

Then an older woman came up to them with a tray of carrot cookies. She had light brown fur and black hair with gray streaks.

"Now Larry, our Lola is a grown up young lady, we can't butt into her personal life," she said.

"Bugs, this is my mom," said Lola as she introduced them

"Pleasure, Mrs.Bunny," said Bugs

"Please son, call me Gladys," said Mrs…I mean Gladys. She comes up to Lola and says confidentially, "He's really cute."

"Mom!" she mutters under her breath. Bugs overheard and let out a chuckle.

"I do hope you'll join us for a little scrimmage," said Gladys as she started to walk away to attend to her family.

"Scrimmage?" asked Bugs somewhat puzzled

"It's a little game that we have every year. It's basically any team sport. This year its soccer," said Larry answering his question.

Just then a light brown rabbit got up and approached the door. "OK now, its time for the scrimmage! Everyone outside please! Mom wants us to develop big appetites for dinner, so lets make her happy."

Everyone in the house got up and headed out into the yard. The rabbit that had spoken before went up to Bugs.

"Hey! I haven't introduced myself, my name is Brendan," said Brendan shaking Bugs' hand.

"Your Lola's older brother, right?" said Bugs

"Yeah, you're her boyfriend, right Bugs?"

"You got dat right,"

Lola was already on the field. She was bouncing the ball with her knee. Then a dark brown rabbit with black hair came up to her, it was her older sister Kate.

"Hey little sis," she said

"Hey Kate," said Lola

"Aw my little sister has a boyfriend! How cute!" she said squeezing Lola's cheek making her lose the ball.

"Stop it!" she yelled shaking free from her grip.

"And a movie star to boot! You got really lucky," said Kate nudging Lola, "You better watch that I don't steal him from you."

"If you do I'd be forced to hurt you," said Lola giving her an evil look.

"Hey! I'm only kidding!"

They both smiled and started to giggle. Then a young teenage rabbit that looked exactly like Kate came up to them.

"Mom, can I play too?" said the girl.

"Sure thing Mindy," said Kate

"How are you Mindy?" asked Lola

"I'm OK," she said as she started to play with the ball.

"They grow up so fast!" said Lola

"Yeah. She's starting to act more like her father every single day."

"Is that a good thing?"

They started to laugh once more.

Bugs and Brendan were looking onto the field. They noticed Lola and Kate talking like schoolgirls exchanging secrets.

"Let me tell you something, you got to be really careful around these women. They're all time bombs. One false move and kablooey!" said Brendan trying to scare Bugs

"You're a little late wit dat piece of advice," he said rolling his eyes.

"Sorry dude,"

"Eh, its no big whoop,"

"Ladies can we please get this game going!" said Larry referring to him and Brendan.

Bugs noticed that the yard was already prepared for the soccer game. The family had gathered on the field.

"So, how shall we divide the teams this year? Last year it was by age," said Brendan

"The men versus the girls," said Larry

"Hey!" the ladies exclaimed

"I mean women," Larry corrected himself.

The family agreed and divided themselves evenly. Larry, Brendan, Bugs, and eight cousins were on one team. While Gladys, Lola, Kate, Mindy and seven others were on the other side. Amongst each team they decided what positions to play. Larry and Kate were playing at goal. Lola, Bugs, Brendan and Mindy were playing forward. Gladys was playing defense and the other cousins were playing defense and midfield. The other family members were on the sidelines as cheerleaders. They flipped the coin and the women gained possession. The game began as Lola headed for goal; she passed one defender then passed it to Mindy. She attempted a shot but Larry made a save. He then putts it to Brendan who dribbled it to the other goal. Gladys managed to steal the ball and pass it to a midfielder. She then passed it to Lola. Lola made it passed the defenders and shot the ball and scored. She then whooped and ran around the field and did a summersault. The others came to cheer with her.

"Men! Give me ten push-ups!" yelled Larry as he and his team got down on the ground and started to do push-ups.

"Why?" asked Bugs as he was on his second push-up.

"Whenever a team scores a goal, the other team faces punishment. Makes the game more interesting," answered Brendan on his third push-up, "We're very competitive."

"I haven't noticed," said Bugs sarcastically.

The guys then had possession. Bugs dribbled to the goal but was attacked by a defender. He escaped her and passed it to Brendan who shot but Kate saved it. She putts it but Mindy missed it and a defender caught it. He passed it to Brendan who made another run. He passed it to Bugs and he shot. Kate jumped for it but it just passed her fingers and landed in the goal. The guys cheered and the ladies had to do ten push-ups.

The ladies became tougher. They played and the guys were just as tough. The ball was kicked from one extremity to the next. Save after save and push-up after push-up the game continued. They played hard that in the end they had to go into overtime. The guys had possession and began the assault. Bugs ran for the goal and was tackled by Gladys. She had dived for the ball causing Bugs to trip over her leg. She passed it to Lola. Lola ran for the goal and did a little trick to get away from one of the defenders. She passed it to Mindy who ran for the goal. She attempted a shot but it hit the bar and bounced off. Larry tried to stop the ball from rolling away from him. Lola was coming in for a desperate attempt to shoot but Larry caught the ball in time. He passed the ball to a defender. Mindy attacked the defender and managed to get the ball. She dashed for the goal once more but a defender kicked the ball out on the goal side. It was time for a corner kick. Mindy took the kick and aimed for the area in front of the goal. Larry came out to catch the ball but Lola jumped first and headed the ball into the goal, thus winning the game for the ladies. The women cheered and the guys got down to do push-ups. When they were finished they got up and congratulated the ladies in the spirit of good sportsmanship.

"Good show people! Now its time to chow down! Last one in the kitchen has to do dishes!" yelled Brendan. The family stormed into the house like a stampede of wildebeest and left in a huge dust cloud behind where a spinning rabbit was trying to get up. Bugs was all dizzy as he tried to stop his head from spinning. Lola came up to him. "Look's like we're washing the dishes," she said dusting Bugs off.

"Your family isn't competitive. Dey're REALLY competitive!" he said shaking his head, "Dey're real nice folks."

"I'm so glad you like them. I think they really like you,"

"Really?"

"Yeah, if you can survive the family game, your hereby acceptable to them," said Lola with a smile. She gave him a hand into the house.

"I'm so glad I fulfill da requirements!" said Bugs. "Sheesh! It's like a gang initiation!" thought Bugs to himself.

Once inside the family was gathered around the table. There were a few of the kids already eating on the couch with they're TV tables. Others were making their way outside to eat on the patio. Larry had saved seats for Bugs and Lola on the table. Gladys had served them their food. It was Eggplant Parmesan. There was also a side of salad. (They're vegetarians, obviously!) For dessert there was carrot cake and pumpkin pie. The food was very good. They ate happily and talked around the table.

"How's the food Bugs dear?" asked Gladys

"Everyting was absolutely delicious!" said Bugs after wiping his mouth with a napkin.

"I'm so glad you liked it!"

"Yeah thanks for the dinner, mom," said Brendan as he walked into the kitchen. "By the way I believe these two are on washing duty," referring to Bugs and Lola, "If you ask me, they did that on purpose to get some down time in the kitchen!" He started to hold himself and make kissing sounds. The family started to laugh but Larry remained serious. Bugs and Lola started to blush madly. Lola got up and yelled, "Brendan!" as she chased him around the house. The family only started to laugh more that even Larry cracked a smile.

Later in the kitchen, Lola was washing and Bugs was drying.

"Big brothers!" she murmured as she handed Bugs a plate.

"You gotta love 'em," said Bugs as he dried it with a towel, "Foughgettaboutit! Sibling rivalry is as sure as dere's a sun in da sky."

"That's true," said Lola handing him a pot.

Then Brendan stuck his head in the kitchen and said, "No making out allowed in the kitchen!"

"Brendan!" yelled Lola

"Hehe! Bugs! We're having a poker game, you want to play?"

Bugs looked at Lola then was about to answer when Gladys interrupted, "Go ahead dear, you're our guest and you shouldn't be made to do chores. I'll help Lola here."

"You sure?" he asked

"Positive,"

He went off to play poker with the guys. Gladys then picked up the pot and started to dry it.

"He's a real sweetie. Hasn't changed a bit," said Gladys starting a conversation.

"Yeah, he is so considerate," said Lola with a sigh.

"How did you two meet?"

"It was when we were working on the movie. We didn't hit it off right away but after I got to know him, we became really good friends. One day he told me how he truly felt about me and then I became his girl."

"Really? Can you tell me more about him?"

"He's a real gentleman. But the poor guy's been through so much." She said solemnly handing her a plate.

"What happened?" she asked as she dried it.

"You see, he was married before. But his wife cheated on him. She demanded a divorce from him in order to be with the other man. She moved in with him in Miami."

"Oh my that's horrible!"

"I could tell he was depressed. I did my best to cheer him up. And I was successful."

"It's funny isn't it?"

"What is?"

"That after all these years, you'd end up with your first crush."

"That is true. Mom, I have a real strong feeling about him. I think that he is the one."

"We'll just see how it all turns out. Fate works in mysterious ways."

"I just hope my heart isn't deceiving me."

It was starting to get late. Many of the members were leaving. Bugs and Lola were saying their goodbyes. Larry and Gladys came up to them.

"Goodnight. Thank you for coming," said Gladys kissing Lola and Bugs on the cheek.

"Thanks for everting," said Bugs shaking Larry's hand.

"I'm so glad that I finally got to meet you. I just want to let you know that you are welcome amongst us. You have our blessings," said Larry humbly.

"Thanks dad, mom," said Lola kissing her parents goodbye.

Bugs and Lola got into the car and waved to the family as they headed onto the road.

J.C. the Wabbit: Soccer is really my sport! Man, I just got a craving for carrot cake! Pardon me while I run down to the bakery!