As our two heroes slept, two of St. Canard's most well-known evil doers were plotting their latest assault on the innocent people of the city.
"At last," said Bushroot, the scientist turned mutant plant-duck as he worked in his laboratory. "I have developed a formula that will turn all the wretched citizens of this wretched town into glorious plant creatures just like me!"
"And with your help," he says, turning to the Liquidator, the aquatic villain. "I will never be lonely again! I'm so glad you've agreed to help me implement my plan!"
"You can always count on the Liquidator for all your evildoing needs!" announced the watery criminal.
"Yes," said Bushroot. "Now meet me back here tomorrow night so we can implement this most perfect of plans."
"Sure thing," said the Liquidator, who then disappeared down a drain grate in the floor.
Negaduck was now in his hideout, an abandoned warehouse, plotting his next move against his arch-nemesis Darkwing Duck. However, he was not alone. Casey Randolph, the young thief who had earlier tried to steal the Cluck Diamond, stood before the evil duck.
"Since you cost me the Cluck Diamond, you're going to help me get rid of that Darkwing Dumbass once and for all," said Negaduck.
"Yes, sir," Casey said. "Anything for you. After all, you saved me from those two busybodies."
"Now here's the plan, kid," Negaduck says. "I'm going to rig up the Saint Canard Precious Metals Depository with several tons of explosives, then you're going to make like you're robbing the place. That ought to bring out that Darkwing Dolt. And while that blowhard makes his big dramatic entry, you slip outside, and using this remote," he shows Casey a small yet sophisticated remote control. "You lock all the doors and then activate the explosives, and I'll finally be rid of that egomaniac Dorkwing Duck!"
"Sounds like fun!" said a delighted Casey.
"Now get out of here," Negaduck commands. "And meet me at the Precious Metals Depository exactly at 7."
"Sure thing, Mr. Negaduck," said Casey.
"And if you don't show up," warned Negaduck. "I WILL find you."
"Oh, don't worry, sir," said Casey. "I'll be there." The young bird then leaves.
Later...
Gosalyn and her friend Honker were now in the guest room, staring curiously at the sleeping Oliver.
"I told you there was someone in here," whispered Honker.
"Wonder what he's doing in here," Gosalyn said.
"Perhaps he's an old friend visiting your father," Honker said.
Oliver then awakes and is slightly startled by the two children. "Hello there. Drake never told me he had children..."
"Who are you, Mister?" Gosalyn demanded.
"I am Oliver Featherstone, your father's new assistant," said the swan.
"New assistant?" Gosalyn asked. "What happened to Launchpad?"
"It appears that he's left your father's employ," Oliver replied. "I'm not familiar with this situation. You would have to talk to him for specifics."
"Oh," said Gosalyn.
"I think Mr. Featherstone would like us to leave him now," Honker said.
"I guess so," Gosalyn said.
"Well, it's been nice speaking with you two kids," said Oliver. "I don't believe I've caught your names..."
"I'm Gosalyn, and this is my friend Honker."
"It's been a pleasure meeting you both," said Oliver.
The two children then leave the room. "He seems nice," said Honker.
"Yes," Gosalyn said. "But is he any good at fighting crime?"
Oliver then sits up, gets out of bed and gets dressed. He makes the bed and then heads out to the living room, taking a seat on the couch.
Gosalyn and Honker headed into Drake's room. "Dad! Dad!" cried the young duck as she shook her father.
"What? Huh?" Drake opens his eyes and sits up.
"What happened with you and Launchpad?" Gosalyn asked.
"Oh," said Drake. "He wanted to go back to being a full-time pilot. He's returned to working for his old boss."
"And you just let him go?" asked his daughter.
"Launchpad's a grown man, dear," Drake said. "I can't keep him here if he doesn't want to be here."
"But you two have worked together for so long," said Gosalyn.
"I know, Gos, I know," Drake said. "However, he is my friend and I want to see him happy, even if it means breaking up our little team."
"Why are you so worried about my problems? Go back to your own carefree life. You're only young once, you know."
"Yes, Dad," said Gosalyn. "I just hope this new guy knows what he's doing."
"Ahh, don't worry," Drake said. "Olly's a pretty solid guy, and from what I understand, he's got some experience behind him."
"If you say so," Gosalyn said. The two children then depart.
Drake gets up and out of bed. He then gets dress and heads out of his room to find Oliver sitting on the couch. "Hey there, Olly. Sleep well last night?"
"I sure did," Oliver said, smiling. "Did you?"
"Yep," said Drake.
"That's good," said Oliver. "So, you have a daughter?"
"Yes," said Drake. "Gosalyn's pretty much my reason for living, aside from this whole protecting the city thing."
"I see," Oliver said. He then checks his watch. "Oh my! I've slept the whole day away! I think I need to get home now, get a shower, a change of clothes and grab a bite to eat."
"OK," said Drake. "And how should I get in touch with you if something should happen?"
Oliver located a pen and a piece of paper and then wrote something down quickly. He then handed the piece of paper to Drake. "Here are my cell phone number, home number and office number."
"Thanks," Drake said. "See ya again soon, Olly."
"Good-bye," Oliver said as he pulled on his jacket, zipped it up and headed out of the house and to his car.
Drake's neighbor Herb Muddlefoot peers out the window watching Oliver as he leaves Drake's home. "Looks like ol' Drake's got himself a new boyfriend," he said as he watched the swan walk to his car.
"Oh, stop it, Herb," said his wife Binkie. "You know Drake isn't like that."
"I dunno," said Herb. "He seemed to spend an awful lot of time with that Launchpad fella."
"I wish you'd stay out of other people's business," Binkie said. She then takes a peek out the window just in time to see Oliver get into his car. "Sure is a handsome one whoever he is." Oliver then drives off.