Surprise, surprise!
Chapter 8:
Free at Last
"Eugene went really, really nuts," Helga commented as she worked hard to un-super-glue the cafeteria doors. Arnold shrugged. "I guess all those years of
ridicule finally got to him," he replied, "Here, use that." He handed her a crow bar and a rock. She inserted the crowbar in the crack of the door and hit the
top with a rock. "Oh, it's like a chisel," she said. "Here, let me help," he reached his arms around her, placing his hands on hers. Helga smiled to herself. She
could feel her knees weaken. Her heart beat unsteadily. The old feeling was still there. "Helga?" Arnold's voice said, snapping her back to reality. "Huh?" she
asked. "You allright?" he asked, concerned. Helga shrugged. "A little dizzy," she admitted, turning around to face him. Arnold searched her eyes. His arms
still surrounded Helga, trapping her. "You're making me nervous," Helga whispered. "Huh?" Arnold asked. Helga shook her head. 'Stupid me. I said that out
loud,' she thought. "Nothing," she told him, blushing slightly. Arnold's fingers brushed her cheek, sending a spark throughout her body. 'Gees' she thought.
Her heart was beating out-of-control. She closed her eyes. 'Get a grip, girl,' the sensible part of her said. 'Don't listen to that!' another part of her shouted. It
was then that she felt Arnold's lips touch hers. Her head began to spin. Arnold pulled back after a moment. Helga opened her eyes. "We still have to get them
out," she said breathlessly. Arnold nodded. Helga sensed his sadness. She put her hand on the side of his face. This time she kissed him. After a couple of
seconds, she pulled back. "Now, stop that pouting, Football-head," she teased. Arnold smiled and hit the crowbar one last time. The glue crumbled and the
door opened. Everyone cheered.
Over the next few years: Arnold and Helga dated for a year until Arnold got the courage to propose. They got married six months later. They have two kids:
Harvey and Alex
Gerald and Phoebe got married and have three kids: Selena, Nathan, and Liz