Note: This story takes place on Earth! (Just for fun).

treasure planet-gurl---Wow! Thanks SO much! I'm glad that you and your sister like my stories! Still, have you read Sir Arthurdude's stories? They're really funny, too. (Like "Tales from the Galley"). Again, thanks a lot for your nice review…I thank your sister, too:D

Lady Kayte---Thanks! I'm glad that you like my stories, too! Sorry that I was gone for a long time---I had major writer's block. Well, I hope you like this chapter

LadyAmelia2008---Yup, cliffies can be pretty suspenseful! lol. (I couldn't resist, though!) ;)

Lone Wolfdog---Hehehe, you're right! Amelia will be surprised! Read on! Thanks for your reviews!

Amelia thrust open the bedroom door, letting it hit the wall with a loud clunk. "What the devil!" she hissed.

Delbert was caught off guard and let go of Jim's hands. The teenager, who had been trying to pull the doctor up, soared in the air and landed on Delbert's chest.

"Uh…hi," Jim croaked.

"It's a pity. The public spends an atrocious amount of money to visit Michael Jackson when instead they could get a taste of Neverland Ranch right here," quipped the captain.

"Um, Amelia, Jim here was trying to help adjust my queer position….oops, I mean, get me out of my position," stammered the doctor. He readjusted his glasses, which had been hanging on his right ear.

"Yes! It's a complete misunderstanding, Captain!" spoke up Jim.

Amelia rolled her eyes and straightened her uniform jacket. She looked vaguely amused yet suspicious at the same time. Then, she refocused her gaze and rested it on the teenager.

"Ah, James. Having a jolly summer so far?"

Jim wanted to disappear. "As of now, no, ma'am."

Amelia cracked a thin smile. "Excellent. I'm relieved that my husband is playing hard to get."

Delbert and Jim exchanged bewildered glances.

"Well," announced the doctor, "now that my legs have untangled, I believe I'll get up from the floor."

Jim, seeing how Amelia had been playing along with them, decided to crack a joke of his own. "Jeez, Doc. Too bad we didn't shoot for the bed!"

The teen received a puzzled look from Delbert and a disgusted look from the captain.

"Mr. Hawkins. If you were a computer, I wouldn't bother debugging your system; the viruses would be too numerous," Amelia stated, clasping her hands behind her back. Delbert winked at his guest and shrugged. Jim glowered at the doctor.

Thanks for the help, Doc, Jim thought to himself. "Uh, I'll be leaving now…" he said out loud. The teenager shuffled past the captain and paused in the hallway.

"Bye, Jim!" called Delbert. "I'll inform my wife about the…uh, surprise!"

The teen decided not to run out of the house. It would make him look guilty. Instead, he speed walked down the corridor. Before he reached the staircase, he heard Amelia address Delbert.

"I don't suppose this "surprise" will arrive in nine months, will it?"

Jim giggled as he heard Delbert stammer out an answer. Then, he heard the captain laugh along with her husband. It was then that the teenager made a run for it…

"Sweetheart, you walked home by yourself? I could have picked you up," Sarah said, smiling.

"I needed the exercise," Jim answered, slamming the front door shut. As far as he was concerned, he never wanted to see the Dopplers again.

"Did Amelia come back from work?" his mother continued.

Jim winced. "Yeah. Delbert was going to tell her about your surprise."

Sarah peered closely at her son's face. "Great! They'll like my plan, but why the face?"

"Oh, Amelia compared me to Michael Jackson…"

Sarah beamed. "Aww, because of your sweet singing voice?"

Jim stared at his mom, wondering how she didn't know about the famous singer's other trait. Then, he let it go. "Uh, yeah, that's right. She likes my…voice."

His mom hugged him, flour covered apron and all. "That's great! I'm glad you have come to terms with Amelia. I suppose this would be a good time to reveal my surprise."

Sarah delved into her apron and produced a folded piece of paper and handed it to the teenager.

"What the---" Jim began, staring at the paper in his hands. On it was written:

http/yasinya. go on the internet and find out!" Sarah instructed. She didn't need to say it twice. Jim had already ran off towards his computer.

Jim entered the first URL. The produced result made Jim grimace, but he plugged in the next one.

"Okay. Mom has totally lost it," he muttered. He stared at the screen, trying to decipher what his mom had in mind.

Sarah walked into his room at that moment, a smile on her face. "Well, what do you think?"

"That you've had one too many, Mom. I don't get it!"

"It's a beach cottage, sweetheart! I've rented it for us!"

Jim gaped at her. "No way. Ma, this cottage is a junk heap. I'm sorry, but look at it!"

Sarah crossed her arms. "Okay. I know it needs some TLC. I think it's charming, though."

"T-take a look at the bathroom. The bathtub is pink!" Jim stuttered. This couldn't be happening.

"Oh, but that's your bathroom. I thought you'd like it, honey. But admit it---isn't the kitchen charming?"

"Sure, if you're a midget," Jim grumbled.

A frown began to mar Sarah's face. "Well, I'm sorry. We're going. I've already told the Dopplers."

Blood drained from the teen's face. "What!"

I know this is a tad short, but I'll try to add another chapter by Friday. I'll be going to the beach from this Saturday to the next (so I'll be away for a week!). That'll give me time to think up more adventures. Well, send me suggestions as always and I'll try to fit them in my story. I don't think I'll add in the Doppler kids this time…I can only handle so many characters! (I know, I know…shame on me! lol). Thanks to all who reviewed! I REALLY appreciate it!

P.S. REALLY want to know what Jim saw when he typed in the links? Go to my PROFILE and see 'em for yourself! (I tried to insert the links into the chapter, but they didn't work out...). Enjoy!