Disclaimer: This story is based upon characters created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney. Since this story is set 20plus years later, all the characters under twenty-five years of age are mine.

The scoreboard simply said; Eastside 9, Middleton 0, 4th Quarter.

The board could not convey the frustration of the Middleton students, alumni and parents. Middleton was 0-4 so far this season.

Anne Stoppable sat in the stands with her mom, hoping that Don and his friends on the team could come from behind. She watched as both teams went into huddles. The Middleton High cheerleaders were doing one of their winning routines, the doghouse pyramid. Their captain, Cindy Mankey was at the top, howling like a mad dog.

Ken Flagg was sitting on the bench with the rest of the offensive line. The Audio-Video kid from New Jersey was on the sideline, running some recording equipment.

Dad walked up. "Hello, Ladies!" he said in a suave tone. "Look who I found."

Anne and her mom, looked behind him on the aisle stairs. Anne was distracted a moment as a new play started on the field. When she looked back, she was very surprised.

"Hi, Bonnie!" her mom said cheerfully.

Anne's jaw dropped as her mom then stood up and actually hugged 'Queen Prima'.

"Hi, Kim," Bonnie said as she carefully returned the hug.

"Have a seat," said Kim.

The adults all sat down. Bonnie sat between Kim and Ron.

"You remember Anne," Kim said to Bonnie.

"Hi," said Anne, trying to her best to be polite.

"Nice to see you here," said Bonnie.

They all watched as Don sacked Eastside's quarterback on their own forty-yard line.

Ron stood and barked in excitement.

"Kim," said Bonnie slowly, "About the other day..."

"Bonnie," Kim said in that same tone she used when scolding Anne. "It's no big," she said sweetly.

Bonnie stared at Kim in disbelief, "You're joking."

"Well, my reputation may be shot with a few million strangers," Kim admitted. "But you caused no lasting damage and since there are practically no laws concerning mind control, the only actual crime you committed was multiple larceny."

"Like that's not enough," Bonnie scowled.

Ron sat down again, "That's actually a good attitude, Bonnie." He squeezed one of her hands in his own for a moment, "Remorse will help at the hearing."

"As will our testimony," said Kim.

"You're going to speak in my favor?" Bonnie said, surprised.

"Why not?" Husband and wife said together.

"You owe me a soda, Honey," added Kim.

She said then to Bonnie, "Since it's your first offense, you may only get probation." Kim then frowned, "I just wish I could help with your marriage."

Bonnie slouched down until she was looking at her own feet. "That's over," she said mournfully. She looked Kim in the eyes again, but her face was long and low. "I was lashing out at you, but it was him that I really hurt."

Kim put an arm around Bonnie and gave her a squeeze. "If you need anything, let me know."

Bonnie let her head rest on Kim's shoulder, "My God, you actually are perfect."

Kim smiled, "Far from it, Bonnie." Kim leaned her head in a little, "In fact, I feel partly responsible for the whole thing. I am sorry."

Bonnie managed to turn up the corners of her mouth a little, "I came to apologize to you."

"So we're friends?" asked Kim.

The crowd stood and cheered.

Ron jumped and shouted, "Interception!" He turned briefly to the girls, "Kim, Don's got the ball!"

Kim supported Bonnie as they both rose quickly and carefully.

Don was running from several Eastside players with the ball tucked against his abdomen.

One man took a flying leap at Don's lower portion.

Don hopped over the opposing player's extended arms and kept running, leaving the man lying on the fifteen-yard line.

All this time, another Eastside player was gaining on Don. Don was finally tackled just after he crossed the goal line.

"Touchdown!" many people screamed, including Ron and Anne.

Kim just squealed and hugged Bonnie.

Everyone sat down as the players prepared for the attempt at an extra point.

Bonnie then simply smiled, "Friends."

"Thanks, Bonnie," Kim was grinning for several reasons. "I'm serious, you know."

"About being friends?"

"Yes," Kim giggled, "and helping, too. Where are you staying?"

Bonnie was beginning to think Kim's new purpose in life was too surprise her, "I'm at the Middleton Regency. The prenup allows me enough to get by for two years." She thought a moment, "So if I get a job and invest wisely, I should be fine."

"Monique might have an opening," said Kim.

"Club Banana?"

"She's a regional manager now. She supervises every store from here to Go City."

"I guess I could do worse," said Bonnie.

The final score was 9-7, the closest game so far that season. Even though Middleton had lost the big game, nobody felt like a loser.

FIN

Special thanks to my children, Kathleen and James for some of the ideas used in this story.