Disclaimer- I don't own Fairly Odd Parents.

Authors Note- Because I made you all wait so long for the last chapter (sorry about that), I decided to give you this one really soon. It's not very long, but you don't mind that, do you? Plus yesterday I had my wisdom teeth removed, so today I'm not feeling too great. Oh, except for the fact I don't have to go to work, I get to slouch around in my pyjamas, and my entire diet consists of pudding! Yay pudding! Now excuse me as I fight off a certain fairy trying to steal it all…

Cosmo woke up in bed the next morning with absolutely no idea how he'd gotten there. The last thing he remembered was sitting in a bar somewhere and ordering his 25th lemonade. After that everything was a blur. He lifted his head up, but a splitting pain soon followed, so he quickly put it back on the pillow.

What had happened yesterday? He remembered feeling depressed because Wanda wouldn't stop yelling at him, so he had poofed to a bar in Fairy World and drowned his sorrows. He noticed that Wanda wasn't lying next to him. She's probably yelling at the fridge for not being cold enough, he thought. He laughed at his joke, but soon stopped because it made his headache worse.

Feebly reaching for his wand, which somebody had thoughtfully left on his bedside table, Cosmo poofed up two painkillers and a glass of water. He wasn't very good at creating medicine; Wanda was much better. He wondered where she was as he poofed out of the fishbowl. At least if she wasn't near him, she wouldn't start yelling at him. He didn't think his head could take it.

When he reappeared in Timmy's room, Cosmo couldn't see anything except for a blinding white light. It made his headache come back full strength, and Cosmo fell to the ground. "Too…bright…" he moaned, clutching his aching head.

"How are you feeling this morning?" came Big Daddy's voice, which sounded like he was enjoying this a bit too much.

Cosmo gave a low groan as an answer; even that made his head feel like it was going to split in two. He felt Big Daddy put an arm around his shoulders, so Cosmo opened his eyes, blinking until the light stopped hurting and he could distinguish shapes.

"I bet you want the pain to go away, don't you?" asked Big Daddy caringly.

Cosmo nodded miserably.

"Well… DON'T DRINK THAT MUCH AGAIN!" Big Daddy shouted in his ear. Cosmo fell to the ground once more, his headache worse than ever.

"Hey, what about my wish?" Timmy asked angrily.

"Trust me kid, this was for his own good. Oh, don't look at me like that, I'll help him." He waved his wand, poofed up his own special remedy, and gently lifted Cosmo's head. "Here, have this, it'll make the pain go away." Cosmo gratefully took the medicine, and Big Daddy laid him down again, poofing up a pillow for him. "Just lie there, it'll start working in a few minutes." He turned to Timmy and said "So when are you going to unwish this wish of yours?"

"When are you going to start being nice to Cosmo?" he said by way of an answer.

"When will he stop being such a useless moron?" retorted Big Daddy.

"Hey, you accepted him as part of your family! You should be nice to him now!"

"I only did that because Wanda loves him, not me!"

"Will you two please stop shouting," said Cosmo, slowly sitting up. Big Daddy's remedy had stopped the pain, but his head still felt fuzzy. He was not in the mood for arguments.

"Big Daddy, Timmy's still my godkid and I don't want to see you yell at him. Timmy, Big Daddy's going to be you temp for a long time yet, so you should make an effort to get along with him." He ran a hand through his hair; he needed Wanda to be with him now. But with the moods she was in recently, maybe it was better if she wasn't.

"Where is Wanda, anyway," he asked them.

"We don't know," said Timmy, glancing at Big Daddy. "We haven't seen her since last night."

"What?" said Cosmo, a note of panic in his voice. "But where could she go? She's pregnant…she shouldn't be out there alone!"

"Cosmo, calm down" said Big Daddy. "We don't even know if she is 'out there'. I mean, have you checked the castle?"

"The castle!" gasped Cosmo, quickly poofing into it. He rushed from door to door, hoping to find Wanda, trying to ignore how dizzy and nauseous he felt. He vaguely wondered if this was how Wanda felt when she was first pregnant. He sat down against a wall, panting, his head spinning. He had never really thought about how the pregnancy made Wanda feel. He knew she was happy they were having a baby, of course, but he had never really thought about the physical side-effects for her. All he could tell was that she was getting fatter, and he realised now there had to be more to it than that. The vomiting, the tiredness, the added weight, the weird cravings, the baby moving around inside her, the mood swings…and he hadn't understood or empathised at all. He hadn't even tried. He realised, with a horrible guilty twinge that made him feel sicker, that he had probably added to her problems. His sudden character change that had distanced her just when she needed him the most, and his collapse that had made her worry about him when she should have been worrying about herself.

He realised just how selfish he had been. All he had thought about was how the baby would affect him, and then all he had thought about was how Wanda might leave him for Juandissimo. Not once had he asked her how she felt. He wasn't just her husband, he was her best friend, and he realised just how miserably he'd failed her at that. He felt tears prickling in his eyes, and decided that if Wanda was ever pregnant again, he'd always be there for her. Or at least try to be. If he remembered. Maybe he should write himself a note, just as a reminder. He looked around for a piece of paper (forgetting he could just poof one up), and picked up a sheet that was lying on the floor. When he saw it was already written on he was going to throw it away until he recognised Wanda's neat curly handwriting.

His heart leapt; maybe it said where she was! He quickly wiped away his tears and poofed into Timmy's room. "Daddy! Timmy! I found something! I think Wanda left us a note!"

"Well, what does it say!" yelled Timmy. Big Daddy plucked the note from Cosmo's hands (which annoyed him a bit) and began to read:

Dear Everybody,

You may have noticed that I'm not here. Or maybe you haven't, you're all so stupid. Oh no, that wasn't very nice I'm sucha horrible person! You're probably glad I'm gone!

"Keep going!" urged Cosmo as Big Daddy stopped reading.

"Hold on, it's hard, it's all smudged with tears…ah, here we go!" He began to read again.

I left for the good of us all. Daddy and Timmy, you were right, maybe I am being a little over-emotional. Cosmo, I'm sorry we didn't get more time together, but you have to realise this is for the best. I bet you're crying now, aren't you? Either that or celebrating. I bet you are celebrating, you ungrateful little moron! I hate you!

I just want you all to know I'm safe, and I'll be home once I'm back to normal. DON'T LOOK FOR ME!

Oh, and Cosmo, I'm not with Juandissimo, so don't you even dare think of going into a coma again. But I bet you will. You moron! I hate you!

Love Wanda.

Cosmo began to sob loudly. "I…I can't believe she's…(sob) she's gone!"

"Cheer up Cosmo, she said she'd be back soon," said Timmy, trying to make him feel better.

"But I only got to see her for two days. Two days! And even then all she did was yell at me and tell me she hates me. Even when she's gone she said she hates me! She promised she'd always be there for me!"

"Well, yeah, but…"

"And then you two told her to leave!" accused Cosmo, sounding furious.

"We didn't say anything like that," growled Big Daddy, sounding equally as angry. "And stop behaving like you're the only one here who loves Wanda. It's hard for all of us to have her gone, but it'd be harder to have her stay."

Cosmo, forgetting his usual fear of his father-in-law, glared at Big Daddy, and Big Daddy returned the look.

"Uhh, guys," said Timmy, trying to break the tension. "Wanda knew what she was doing, and she wouldn't want you two arguing about it. And Cosmo, Wanda went a whole month without seeing you at all."

"Yeah, but at least she knew where I was. I don't even know if she's safe," said Cosmo helplessly.

"Well, maybe you just have to trust her on this."

Big Daddy stopped glaring at Cosmo and sighed. "The kid's got a point. Wanda wouldn't want to see us arguing. And we'll just have to believe that Wanda can look after herself."

"She can look after herself," muttered Cosmo. "But who'll look after me?"

"I'll look after you Cosmo," said Timmy. "And Big Daddy will too."

Cosmo grinned at Timmy, then at Big Daddy. "Daddy!" he cried gleefully, throwing his arms around him in a giant hug. "At least we'll still have each other!"

There were five thousand things Big Daddy wanted to do and say to Cosmo just then, but Timmy's wish prevented all of them.

"So Cosmo," said Timmy, once he'd let Big Daddy go. "I guess you won't have much to do, here by yourself while Big Daddy and I are at school and stuff."

"No, I guess not," said Cosmo sadly.

"Well, then, how'd you like to fairy godparent me again?"

Cosmo's face lit up. "Only a whole lot!" he shouted. But then his expression saddened. "But it wouldn't be the same without Wanda. And who would be there to fix my mistakes?"

"That's where Big Daddy comes in," said Timmy, turning to his temp.

"Oh no, I am not baby-sitting that mo…mor…moro…I mean Cosmo. No way."

"But you're still my temp, which means you still have to grant me wishes," said Timmy smugly. "And Cosmo needs some…help every so often. Which means you've got no choice."

"This is going to be great!" said Cosmo enthusiastically, not noticing the scowl on Big Daddy's face. "Just us guys, doing male bonding things! We can tell stories, not shave for a week, go around in our underwear…no, naked!"

"Not naked!" growled Big Daddy.

"Fine," said Cosmo, looking sulky. "Just my underwear." His mood lightened and his grin quickly returned. "Ooh, this is going to be so much fun!"

He hugged Big Daddy and Timmy tightly with glee. "Good to have you back Cosmo," squeaked Timmy. Big Daddy didn't say anything. He just hoped that wherever Wanda was, she'd come home soon.

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"Goodnight Timmy!" said Cosmo cheerfully, using his wand to pull the blankets up over his godkid.

"Night Cosmo. Night Big Daddy," said Timmy, yawning.

"Goodnight Timmy," said Big Daddy, and he poofed into the fishbowl.

Cosmo followed him and said "I'm sorry I set your hat on fire Daddy."

"That's okay Cosmo," aid Big Daddy through gritted teeth. "It could have happened to anybody."

"And I'm sorry you got eaten. I really didn't know the dinosaur would do that."

"It's not your fault, Cosmo," he lied.

"And I'm sorry you got mauled too. I guess tigers don't like the colour purple."

"I guess not."

"And I'm sorry…"

"Cosmo, you really don't have to apologise for everything that happened today," said Big Daddy, trying to be patient.

"Really?" asked Cosmo, smiling hopefully. "Is it because you've forgiven me?"

"No, it's because I want to get to sleep, and I can't with you saying sorry all night."

"Oh," said Cosmo sadly.

Big Daddy sighed and rolled his eyes. "And I forgive you."

"Really? Wow, that's great!" said Cosmo, hugging Big Daddy.

"Alright, don't get mushy about it," said Big Daddy, brushing Cosmo off with one of his fins. "Are you going to sleep out here tonight?"

"No way!" said Cosmo happily. "I'm going to sleep in my bed! I'll get it all to myself, now that Wanda's not here. It'll be great!

"All right then," said Big Daddy, yawning. "Goodnight Cosmo."

Goodnight Daddy." Cosmo poofed into his and Wanda's room, and spent a moment admiring their bed. He'd get it all to himself, without Wanda pushing him out or making sides.

Cosmo jumped into it, happily watching the covers fly up . He snuggled down under them and grinned. He had the whole bed to himself…the whole, huge bed. He snuggled down a bit more, trying to get warm. He'd never realised the bed could be so cold before. And it was big. Really big. And empty.

He looked to where Wanda should have been, but wasn't. He sighed sadly; this was the first time in their marriage he'd gone to sleep in their bed without her next to him. It just wasn't the same without her there. She made it warmer, and more comfortable. He closed his eyes; maybe he could pretend she was there. Lying just next to him, in her nightgown…maybe the silky one, because that one felt nice and smooth. She would probably be falling asleep after a hard day of granting Timmy wishes and fixing Cosmo's mistakes. He liked it when she was asleep. She looked so calm and relaxed, and it made him feel sleepy just watching her like that. He reached out to touch her, to hold her hand, maybe play with the edge of her nice silky pyjamas… All his hand found was cold, empty space. He opened his eyes and saw the disappointing reality that Wanda wasn't next to him. Maybe he had imagined too well.

He miserably pulled her pillow towards him and hugged it, but it just wasn't the same. He sniffed, starting to cry, and hoped that wherever Wanda was, she'd come home soon.

Authors Note 2: Aww, poor Cosmo! They never seem to spend any time together do they? All will be righted soon though.

Now, to the fantabulous reviews I got for my last chapter. I had no idea you guys would love it so much!

WLiiAfanatic: I'm glad that the eons that passed between chapter 7 and chapter 8 were worth it! I loved doing the scrabble part. It's a built in part of the story now!

I thought Wanda having mood swings fitted because, well, she's pregnant! It was just a pity it brought up Cosmo's insecurities. The inspiration for the sugar part came from 'Power Pals', when Cosmo and Wanda had come back the worst-for-wear from that party. Plus whenever I have too much sugar I get a headache.

And it's just funny!

SashaJay: Does being sugared sound like fun to you now, after Cosmo's 'hang over'? I encourage everyone to eat sugar responsibly, and do not endorse getting 'sugared'. ;)

I liked writing Wanda's mood swings. It was fun, and oddly satisfying.

Glad you liked Big Daddy interrupting their couch moment. I just loved the idea of all the thoughts that would go through is head at that moment.

And I'm going to pretend you didn't write that last sentence.

Aerinsoul: I wanted to get some more of Timmy's feelings, because I've kind of neglected him. Having his godparents suddenly focusing on something other than him can't be easy. Much more Timmy next chapter!

Careful how you go on that lemonade! You gotta take it easy, or you'll be too sugared to read any more of my story! And see, I've updated sooner, so there's no need to unleash the fury of your wrath upon me!

I'll take that cookie and the lemonade though. Thanks!

Trixie 21: I guess your grin was kind of like mine when I read all the reviews for the chapter! I'm so glad I could make you so happy just from my humble little chapter.

I must have done something right with Wanda's mood swings! I thought that it was Big Daddy's time to come into his own as a kind of father/mentor, seeing as he's been through all this before.

Man, you sound like one of those soppy movie critics! But in a good way! Reviews like yours let me know I'm doing something right, and it's such a boost to my confidence (and ego!) and has me grinning from ear to ear. I knew you'd like the bit on the couch. I just did! It does have that 'aww' factor, doesn't it!

And as for Big Daddy being afraid of his wife ( and Wanda, come to mention it), he may be tough, but he's not stupid! Even he can't face the wrath of a hormonal woman.

I thought "Yep, that's my girl," was a great punch line to end the chapter with.

And since you wished for me to update sooner… well, I'm no fairy godparent, but some wishes I can make true.

Commander: Glad you liked the chocolate/cheese part! I thought 'Hmm, what would a hybrid of Cosmo and Wanda want to eat?" And that's what I came up with!

It won't take anything very drastic to make Wanda her old calm self. Just time.

Glad you liked the chappie!

Spiritual Magic: Hiya new reviewer! To answer your previous question, yes I did make up SMPR. It's all mine, mine, mine. Hope you stick with the story!

Danny's GhostGirl: Another new Chapter! Are you very very very happy now? I hope so!

I like mood swingery. It's a great word. I say stuff like that all the time. You'll find out what Wanda gets up to in her 'time out' soon enough.

And that's everyone! I can't promise that the next chapter will be delivered so quickly, on account of I haven't written it yet. However I do have an outline of what will happen in my mind. Plus, I want to get it perfect so I don't disappoint your high expectations.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have some pudding to get back too. Wait, where'd it go? I know I put it down just there...

Seeya next time!