After a very long flight the Air Bus 350 landed at Upperton International Airport, Kim called her mother and arranged to be picked up. Ron was as jittery as he could be, "Kim what's the date? I mean are we close to the holiday break?"

Kim smiled and told, "Ron there should be about three days of school left before the break."

Ron nodded, "Ok…ok…great…ok…I can do this." Ron said as the plane was taxing into the loading gate.

The door to the gate opened and Ron just sat there, Monique grabbed him by the arm and tugged him, "Come on Ron…Time to go home."

Ron got up and grabbed his bags and headed for the door, he turned and bowed at Mr. Nakasumi, and Ms. Kyoko, "Thanks for the ride."

Mr. Nakasumi whispered into Ms. Kyoko's ear, "Mr. Nakasumi says you are most welcome for you may end up repaying the favor later."

Ron understood the meaning and he nodded, he walked down the ramp to the waiting area where he saw Mrs. Dr. P. waiting for them. He ran and hugged Kim's mom hard.

Mrs. Dr. P. was almost knocked over, "Oh…Glad to see you too Ron."

Ron laughed, "How's Rufus?"

Mrs. Dr. P. smiled and motioned to her purse, "Why don't you ask him yourself?"

Rufus popped out of the purse, "Hello…HEY, HEY"

Ron picked up his old friend and hugged him and sat on a chair and rocked him back and forth. He was trying hard not to cry, "I'm sooooooo glad to see you Rufus…I've missed you sooooooo much." He told him as he petted him and held him.

The ladies watched Ron reunite with Rufus, Kim finally leaned in, "Ron…it's time to go home now." She said quietly.

Ron nodded and picked up his bag and he kept nuzzling Rufus next to his face, "Let's go home Rufus."

Once in the car Kim rode up front and Ron held Monique's hand in the back, Monique could feel him shaking, she consoled him in a soft voice, "Ron…It's going to be ok."

Ron watched all the surroundings become more familiar again, they dropped Monique off at her house, Ron gave her a big hug, "I'll call you later, ok."

Monique smiled, "Yea…Let me know how everything goes."

Ron nodded and climbed back inside the car. Kim looked at him in the back seat, "Next stop is your house Ron…You ready."

Ron chuckled, "No…Yes…I guess…Thanks for coming to rescue me."

Kim laughed, "Almost like the old days."

They pulled up in front of Ron's house and he grabbed his bag, "Come on Rufus…Let's go home."

He hugged Kim and waived goodbye to Mrs. Dr. P. then he turned and opened the front door. He walked into the house and dropped his bag on the floor and walked back to the kitchen.

He saw his mother there cooking supper, "What's for supper mom."

Mrs. Stoppable jumped about three feet in the air; she spun around and saw Ron. She ran to him and hugged him and kissed him and started to cry, "I knew you weren't dead…I just knew it."

Ron started to cry and hugged her back, "I'm fine mom, and I'm fine."

Then came the question that Ron was dreading, "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN FOR THE LAST MONTH!" he mother yelled at him.

Ron tried to comfort his mother, "I was just gone and now I'm back…I can't really explain where I was but I'm better now."

That answer wasn't good enough but it was all she was going to get from Ron, he then went into the television room and hugged his dad and told him much the same thing.

Then the police were called to tell them Ron was back, then he would have to tell the police the same thing, "So Ron were their any others involved in your disappearance?"

Ron shook his head, "Nope, I had no idea I was even missing until just a few minutes ago." He lied.

The officer nodded, "So where did you go again?"

Ron smiled, "Away"

The officer looked at him crossly, "You know we can run you in and lock you up for all the problems you caused."

Mrs. Stoppable had heard enough, "He's not going anywhere, you get out. We only called you to let you know he was back."

The office looked at Ron, "We'll let you remain here for now, but we can still lock you up later if you refuse to tell us where you were."

Ron nodded and said with a smile, "Maybe later then."

Once the police left Ron was shown to the living room by his parents, "We've got some exciting news Ronald." His dad told him.

Ron nodded as he thought of his visions at Yamanouchi, "You will tell me mom is pregnant and I'm to have a sister."

Ron's dad continued, "I know after seventeen years this is going to be a shock to you but your mother is expecting a baby in July."

Ron nodded and smiled, "That's great news."

Mrs. Stoppable smiled and filled in Ron on the rest of the plan, "We also figured with you being out of high school, that you could look after the baby in day time while we're working…Then that would leave the evening for you to work and go to college…How's that sound."

Ron lost his smile, "So…I'm to stay home and raise my sister…I guess there aren't any Possible's in the neighborhood these days...I'm tired, we will fight this battle another day." He thought sadly to himself.

Ron nodded his head, "Great…great…I think I'm going to head off to bed now, school in the morning and all." He told them as he got up and walked upstairs.

Ron walked up the stairs and into his room, "Looks like I'll be leaving for sure again Rufus and where I'm headed…." He broke his as he dropped his gear and pocketed his car keys and plugged his cell phone into the charger.

Rufus looked up at his friend and he could see that all was not well, and then he seen his friend turn and smile at him, "Feel like hitting the road for a bit Rufus?" Ron asked.

Rufus nodded his head, "Yea, yea, Oh Boy"

Ron chuckled, "I could always count on you buddy." He said as he pocketed Rufus and headed down the stairs and to his car.

He popped in on his parents, "Rufus and I are headed up to Bueno Nacho for a bit."

His parents were about to protest but Ron had already cleared the room and was out the door, he went into the driveway and slid behind the wheel of his car. He felt the steering wheel and looked the car over; it felt so good to be back in familiar places.

He turned the ignition and the car came to life, he sat and listened to the engine run. Rufus popped out of his pocket and scurried around the interior looking out the windows. Then Ron put the car in reverse and backed out of the driveway.

He put the car in drive, "God it's good to be home, I'm back in my car. It's almost like I haven't left at all." He thought.

Ron smiled and told Rufus, "First stop Smarty Mart; I have to see if I've still got a job."

Ron looked at the time on the clock on the radio; it was 6:30PM, "Time to visit all the places I need to go to." He thought.

Ron pulled into the back of Smarty Mart and found Mr. Dotson working in his office, he knocked on the door. Mr. Dotson smiled and stood up to greet him, he put his hands on both Ron's shoulders, "You ok now?"

Ron nodded, "I'm ok…I'm ready to work again."

Mr. Dotson nodded and smiled, "I'll get you up and running on the schedule for next week, its Christmas week….how many hours you want."

Ron laughed, "All I can get."

Mr. Dotson nodded, "I'll load you up, check the board tomorrow."

Ron nodded, "Thanks Mr. Dotson….I appreciate it."

Mr. Dotson smiled, "It's good to see you again Ron, you look lots better than the last time I seen you."

He smiled as he looked at Mr. Dotson, "I feel…great…Thanks again for letting me come back…I'll be back in tomorrow." He told him as he left the office.

Ron made it out to the car and slipped inside, "I STILL HAVE A JOB…YES…BOOYAH!" he screamed inside the car.

Ron drove by the temple to see if Rabbi Katz, he stuffed Rufus in his pocket and walked inside the temple and walked down to Rabbi Katz's office.

Ron reached out and knocked on the door, he heard a tired voice from the other side of the door, "Come in"

Ron opened the door, "Hi Rabbi Katz, you got a few minutes."

Rabbi Katz looked surprised, "Ronald…You've turned up…It's good to see you again."

Ron smiled, "Yea…I was away for a while, but now I'm back."

The Rabbi nodded, "So Ronald, how can I help you today, girl problems or fighting problems?"

Ron chuckled, "Neither, school problems…I was wondering what I would need to do to go to college in Israel?"

Rabbi Katz looked stunned, "Well the first thing you will need is a passport, do you have a passport?

Ron shook his head no, the Rabbi nodded and continued, "Do you want to just go to school there or do you wish to live there."

Ron looked at Rabbi Katz and in a tone that left no doubt about what he was thinking, "I want to immigrate and live there Rabbi."

Rabbi Katz looked at Ron hard, "Have you really thought this through Ronnie, what you are thinking of doing is a big decision."

Ron nodded and said, "I have thought it through…and I wish to make aliyah."

Rabbi Katz shook his head, "You would be leaving behind your family and friends Ronald, you really need to give this some thought. How long have you thought about this?"

Ron swallowed hard, "Since I got coarse catalogs in the mail from Tel Aviv University and Open University…I believe my future lies there and not here."

Rabbi Katz nodded, "I don't know what has gotten into Ronald but I think it's time to test his resolve."

The Rabbi smiled and happily told Ron, "We must hurry then we must get you into Israel in June so you can go through your basic training in the IDF before your school semester starts."

Ron cocked his head, "IDF basic training?"

Rabbi Katz laughed, "The Israel Defense Force….The Army Ron, all citizens or Jewish immigrants over the age of 17 must serve 3 years in the army."

Ron lifted his eyebrows, "I didn't know that…If that is what has to be done, then I must do it."

Ron nodded, "Ok…I'll go in June, I'll sell my car and my motorcycle and whatever else I own…I didn't know about the army….but if that's what it takes, that's what I'll do." He told Rabbi Katz.

Rabbi Katz shifted his weight, he never dreamed he'd ever have this conversation with of all people Ron Stoppable, "You know Ronnie, you'd have to leave Rufus behind."

Rufus popped out of Ron's pocked, "HUH"

Ron scratched Rufus behind the ears and nodded, "I know." He said sadly.

Rufus looked up at Ron with big sad eyes and shook his head "no."

Ron closed his eyes, "I'm sorry Rufus, it's something I feel I need to do." He tried to explain to his friend.

Rufus lowered his head and Ron placed his friend back in his pocket, "I think I'll take off now Rabbi Katz…If you can help me with this…I'd really appreciate it."

Rabbi Katz nodded, "There are organizations that can help you with….this decision of yours Ronald…When you come to temple Saturday, and you will come on Saturday, I will have the information for you."

Ron nodded and waived as he walked out the door, "Let's go to Bueno Nacho Rufus…I'm hungry."

Ron sat in the car, he knew he'd have to give up Rufus, but telling Rufus was going to be something he was not looking forward too.

He started car and headed out towards his favorite eating establishment, he was looking forward to seeing his buddy Ned. He had not seen Ned since the Friday after he and Tina got their freak on in the backseat of his car.

Ron shook his head and thought to himself, "I should have made him clean up after himself."

Ron arrived at Bueno Nacho and jumped in front of the counter to place his order, Ned saw him immediately, "Ron your back…Ok who was the girl and was she worth it?"

Ron started laughing, "What?"

Ned smiled and explained, "The police came and interviewed me and I told them about your voracious appetites where girls was concerned…I figured you met a gal and just took off."

Ron started laughing, "Yea that was pretty close to the truth…I need…let's check the ol' wallet here…"

He had not checked his wallet since he had left Yamanouchi; he opened the billfold and saw it was full of $20 dollar bills.

Ron's eyebrows shot up, "I'd like….a Santa Fe salad, 2 chimerito combo's grande size and 4 nacos."

Ned laughed as he rang him up, "You must be hungry, got your appetite back…That'll be $7.88…So how was the girl."

Ron handed Ned a twenty, "Ohhhhhh about like any other tattooed lady from any other circus I guess."

Ron took his food and sat at his usual table, "Come on Rufus, you have to eat something…I know this came as a surprise, but I'll make sure I find you a good home…I was thinking about leaving you with Kim again."

Rufus glared at him and Ron let out a heavy sigh, "Rufus…I can't stay here…My destiny is not here…I have to go."

Rufus lay on the table staring at Ron, Ron tried to make his buddy feel better, "Rufus, I won't be leaving for a long time…I'll spend as much time with you as I can before I leave."

Monique slid in the other side of the booth causing both Ron and Rufus to jump, "Figured I'd find you here, you didn't call."

Ron shrugged, "I had to leave home for a bit and my cell phone was dead. Now I'm trying to cheer Rufus up since he found out that I plan on moving to Israel."

She picked up the listless mole rat and looked him in the eye and said, "Rufus…Ron's not going to forget about his buddy…Ron's just going to go to school there, he'll be back."

Monique looked up at Ron, "Right?"

Ron shook his head "No…I'm moving there."

Monique turned Rufus around to see Ron and told him, "Now you have to explain this to both of us…I thought you were just going to go to school there."

Ron shifted his weight and took a drink of his soda, "Monique…I don't know how to explain it…I've never really felt I belonged here…I've never been close to my parents, you, Kim and Ned are about my only friends…I just feel my future is there and not here."

Monique looked down at the table, "Is this some sort of Jewish thing?"

Ron started laughing and nodding his head, "Yea…It's some sort of Jewish thing."

Monique smiled and shook her head, "I…I don't understand it Ron but if that's what you want to do…Then I can respect the decision…Have you really thought this through?"

Ron reached over and scratched Rufus on top of the head, "Yea"

Monique pointed at one of Ron's nacos, "Mind if I have a naco?"

Ron shook his head, "No, looks like Rufus isn't hungry."

Rufus sprang up from the table and put his paws on his hips, "Hey"

Ron laughed, "Don't worry Rufus she's eating one of mine…ok."

Rufus lifted and eyebrow at Ron and started eating, Monique looked up at him and swallowed a mouth full of naco, "Kim know?"

Ron nodded, "More or less"

Monique nodded sadly then brightened up, "Hey…Thursday night's coming up."

Ron smiled, "You up for a night out?"

Monique smiled, "Have to enjoy these Thursday nights while we can, I guess."

They finished eating their food, Ron kissed Monique goodbye, and then he drove home.

Once there he found his mom waiting on him at the door, "Well glad your back early…We forgot to tell you that your grounded for a month…So no more little side trips."

Ron smiled and told his mother, "I just went to Smarty Mart and I'll be back working next week, then we dropped by the temple and pester Rabbi Katz and got a bite to eat…Just taking care of a little business."

His mom nodded, "Off to bed, school tomorrow."

Ron nodded and said sadly, "Yea…I have the feeling tomorrows going to be a long day."