Renoir Fione: Sorry about the 'TEVO' misspelling. If I ever create a 'TEVO' related fanfic again, I shall remember that 'TEVO's true spelling is, in fact, TIVO…Carry on.

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Toad: You poor thing! I'm so sorry for what I did to you, Princess!

(Princess is now bald from head to toe. Toad continues to brush her skin)

Toad: But you've got to understand, it was the only way to save you. I couldn't let that…blasted creation of Pyro's…get to you first. I didn't want to lose you, kitty. I never want to lose you! Do you understand? You forgive me, don't you?

(Princess purrs.)

Toad: Soon, I promise. Soon a new lair of fur will grow in and you'll be your old self again.

Princess: Mew.

Toad: But, until that time comes, I'll keep you warm with this nice, cozy blanket I have here in my hands. Would you like that?

(Princess purrs. Toad wraps a very raggedy blanket over Princess and begins cradling her like a baby.)

Toad: You know, Princess, I think you're just about the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Audience: Aw!

Toad: When'd you all come back!

(Wanda enters Toad's room.)

Toad: Haven't you heard of "knock first?"

Wanda: Look, I'm sorry about what happened to your cat.

Toad: Oh, it's nothing. See!

(Toad holds up a very bald Princess in a raggedy brown blanket.)

Wanda: That's nice…Um, Toad…

(Toad begins rocking the cat in his arms.)

Toad: Rock-a-by Princess in the tree top. When the wind blows the cradle will rock…

Wanda: Do you suppose, maybe, we could talk about…us?

Toad: Ssh. She's sleeping.

Wanda: I've noticed you with Princess. And now, I finally understand that you have something that few guys these days have. You're a great parent, you're sensitive. And, when you have such great qualities as those, nothing else really matters…even looks!

(Toad continues to hum lullabies to the cat.)

Wanda: I was wondering if you and I…we could—Are you listening to me!

Toad: Yeah, yeah. Make-up is wonderful…

Wanda: Look, I am pouring my heart over here and all you can think about is that damned cat! Forget what I said!

(Wanda is about to storm out of the room.)

Toad: Wait.

(Wanda stops.)

Toad: Before you go, let me ask you…

(Wanda smiles.)

Toad: Do you have any idea as to what might be responsible for this laugh track that's been playing for hours?

(Wanda sighs, disappointed.)

Wanda: No, Toad, I have no idea. Good night.

Toad: Good night.

At the X Mansion…

(Magneto and Charles are sitting on the couch, watching the Brotherhood make fools of themselves on the television.)

Magneto: Really, Charles! Aren't you glad I come up with these screwball plans of mine! We've been entertained for hours!

Charles: Yes. Using my powers to make the Brotherhood think they were in a sitcom was the best plan you've ever come up with.

Magneto: So, was the giant TIVO monster idea yours?

Charles: No, I'm afraid Pyro really did mess up your television set. They did quite a number on it, didn't they?

Magneto: Yes. I shall have to kill Pyro upon my return to the lair… (Trying to contain his wrath.) …Toad too.

Charles: You seem angrier at Toad than you are at Pyro.

Magneto: No one turns down my daughter. Especially not some—

(Magneto begins clenching his fists in extreme wrath.)

Magneto: No matter…Thank you again, old friend, for showing such a wonderful evening.

Charles: It was my pleasure.

Magneto: Take care.

Charles: You too.

END