The morning before the party Penelope was going to have, Penelope, Sylvester and Paul were all at Penelope's apartment room. Sylvester Jr. was also in the room, but he was just sitting in the corner playing on his PSP. He had not been told about the incident at all. Paul had been using the room while her stalker was being investigated. The stalkers, Claude and Bruce, had been caught and were currently awaiting trial. They had both confessed to everything and the police had come round to collect all the evidence that was needed. The CD's that had disappeared had turned up in the evidence that the police had obtained. They had been delivered to them by a certain duo. The police were currently trying to find the builder who had installed the cameras in Penelope's room. This was probably going to take some time, as Bruce seemed reluctant to disclose where the builder was. This was probably because he didn't want to get in trouble from the builder. Penelope was still shocked at the identity of the stalkers but was relieved that they had been caught none the less. Since it was now safe, Penelope could now move back into her apartment. Though she was unsure as to how long she was going to stay there. Because of the incident, she had begun to think even more about her relationship with Sylvester. Her feelings towards him had grown stronger because of this incident, which was probably a good thing that came out of it. She had just finished unpacking the last of the belongings that she had taken to Sylvester's house while she was staying there. Paul had also just finishing transferring his belongings back into his room. Penelope was sitting down on the sofa with a glass of water. Sylvester and Paul were sitting either side of her. Sylvester had an arm around her. Paul was just drinking some water himself. All three of them were relieved that the stalkers had been caught, but Sylvester still couldn't believe what Claude had done. He never suspected Claude from the start at all. He didn't know Bruce well enough to suspect that he had any involvement. Penelope never suspected Claude either. She did often question Bruce though; because of the amount of times he locked himself out of his room and had to knock on her door to ask her to open it. She had now realised that he did that deliberately to see how much she had figured out. She did owe Paul a fair bit. He had figured everything out in almost an instant. She would also have to thank Pepe le pew if she got the chance. Although he was unable to warn her in time, he did try and warn her about Bruce. He would say so at the party. He was also curious s to what would happen between Paul and Sylvia. They seemed to be doing something sub-consciously when the first met. On initial observation, they got on extremely well. However, there would be no telling of what would happen at the party tonight.
"How are you Penelope?" Sylvester asked suddenly. Penelope was a little surprised but looked at him.
"I'm fine. Why did you ask?" Penelope asked. Sylvester's reply was a little hesitant.
"I'm just a little concerned."
"Sylvester. I'm fine, but I am a little disturbed by the recent events though."
"Join the club Penelope." Paul said.
"But let's not dwell on that incident." Sylvester replied.
"Guys, we should really do a bit of preparation for tonight." Penelope said.
"Ok. What do you have in mind?"
"We need to get some food obviously." Paul said.
"I think we should leave your son out of this, since he doesn't know about the incident." Penelope said.
"I've got that covered. I spoke to Daffy earlier. They're going to look after him this evening." Sylvester replied.
"Ok then. Does anybody have any preferences to what we get?"
"I don't mind."
"You know I can't have white wine Penelope." Paul said.
"I knew Paul. Red wine it is." Penelope replied.
"But what about food?"
"That I'm not sure."
"Perhaps some pork. I haven't had that for a while." Sylvester suggested.
"Are you ok with that Paul?" Penelope asked.
"I don't mind." Paul replied.
"Ok. Pork it is."
"As well as other things." Sylvester added.
"We should decide on what other things when we get to the shops."
"We'd also better go and get it now, otherwise we won't have time to prepare everything in time." Paul said.
"In which case, let's go."
After that discussion, the cats went into town in order to get the necessary items for the party. They also had to go around other shops in order to get some more cutlery, as Penelope didn't have enough. The group had agreed to split up in order to get everything. Sylvester had said that he would get the cutlery, but he also went off and got something else. Sylvester Jr. hadn't come along for this shopping trip. Sylvester had dropped him off home, knowing that he could look after himself. Besides, he had said that he didn't want to come with them. Penelope and Paul were in the main supermarket, scooting around to pick up the food and wine they needed. So far, they had gotten a couple of bottles of red wine and a rather nice pork joint. They were currently looking around for some other possible foods that they might need. They were currently in the snacks isle, as no party would be complete without snacks.
"What do you suggest?" Penelope asked.
"Pringles are a must for a party." Paul replied.
"Obviously, but what flavour?"
"I don't mind."
"Well, is there any flavour that you can't eat?"
"Not really. I can have pretty much any flavour."
"Since we can't decide, we should just get plain."
"Better than nothing." Penelope picked up a tall tub of Pringles and out them in the trolley that they were using. They were about to continue, they were interrupted by a voice. It was a voice that Paul didn't recognise, but Penelope did.
"Having a party?" The voice asked. Both cats turned to look at where the voice was coming from. Just as Penelope had suspected, it was Bugs Bunny. He was with Lola and Jessica. They had a trolley and were just doing some normal shopping, though the trolley was mostly filled with carrots and carrot juice.
"Hi Bugs." Penelope greeted.
"So you're Bugs Bunny." Paul said. Jessica looked up at Paul and walked a little closer. She then looked at Penelope.
"Who's this cat you're with?" Jessica asked. Penelope then realised that the rabbits hadn't met Paul.
"Guys, meet my brother Paul." Bugs offered his hand in friendship. Paul took the hand and shook it.
"Great to meet you Paul." Bugs greeted.
"My name's Lola." Lola greeted, offering her hand. Paul let go of Bugs' hand and then shook Lola's. He then looked down at Jessica, who was just smiling.
"That's our daughter Jessica." Lola said. Paul bent down and tried to pat Jessica on the head. Jessica just backed away very quickly. Bugs just smirked.
"She doesn't like people touching her on the head." Bugs said.
"Oh, sorry." Paul replied.
"But why are you guys having a party anyway?"
"We'd rather not say." Penelope replied. She looked away to try and hide a tear fall from her eye. Bugs decided not to say anything else about it.
"Well, it was great to meet your brother."
"We'll speak to you later." Lola added. Penelope looked back at the rabbits.
"Ok. Speak to you soon." Penelope and Paul walked away from the isle, leaving the rabbits in the isle. They were alone in the isle, which was a rarity in any supermarket.
"Any idea what was wrong with Penelope?" Lola asked.
"She's just gone through a pretty traumatic ordeal." Jessica replied.
"What kind of incident?" Jessica glanced around to be sure that nobody could hear her. She then gestured her parents to lean in closer so she could whisper into their ears.
"She had a stalker."
"How do you know that?"
"Zach told me. He heard her mention it when he went to Sylvester's house with Daffy and Melissa."
"And did you help out?" Bugs asked. Jessica gave a semi-glare, semi-'stupid question' look. She had another look around to be sure that nobody was listening in on the contract. Again, there was nobody, so she continued.
"Of course we did, though Paul did most of the work for us. We did find some crucial evidence though."
"Which was?"
"A CD that the stalker sent her. There was some fluff on it. It had the stalker's DNA on it. I'll tell you more when we get home."
That evening, at the time of the party, Sylvester, Penelope, Paul, Pepe le Pew and Sylvia had all gathered at Penelope's apartment. As well as the red wine, pork and Pringles, Penelope and Paul had bought various fish, assorted vegetables and snack foods. Sylvester had dropped Sylvester Jr. at Daffy's house on his way to pick up Sylvia to take her to the party. He had gone to a specialist way to get the additional cutlery required. As a result, it looked very pretty. Sylvester had also bought something else that he hadn't told anybody about. Everybody had eaten some of the pork and they were now just sitting around and chatting. Penelope was having a discussion with Pepe le Pew. She had something that she needed to say to him.
"Pepe, I never thanked you earlier." Penelope began.
"Thanked me for what?" Pepe asked.
"You tried to warn me about Bruce, but were unable to. Thank you for trying to warn me."
"It's no problem. What they did was disgraceful."
"I never suspected Claude though."
"He was ze other stalker?"
"Yep. I'd rather not go into the details."
"Very well." Pepe le Pew walked away and sat down with a glass of red wine. Penelope went to pour herself another glass when Sylvester tapped her on the shoulder. She looked around at him and just smiled.
"Yes Sylvester?"
"Penelope, can I talk to you in private for a moment?" Sylvester asked.
"Sure." Sylvester and Penelope walked out of the room and went outside, leaving Pepe le Pew, Paul and Sylvia in the room. Sylvia was having a rather nice discussion with Paul.
"So Paul, what brought you here in the first place?" Sylvia asked.
"Mainly to see Penelope, but I also want to find a new home here." Paul replied.
"A new home. It sounds like you've had a rough time." Paul sighed heavily. For some reasons, he felt reassured around Sylvia. He couldn't find any explanation for this. He certainly felt enough comfort to tell her of what he had gone through before arriving.
"Before I came, I had gone through a rather bitter divorce."
"A divorce. You poor cat. I know how you feel."
"But I suppose it was my fault."
"Your fault?"
"I ruined the relationship. I'd rather not say what I did."
"I wasn't going to ask you anyway."
"Thanks."
"Have you met any of the others who live in the town?"
"I've met Tweety and his family, Bugs and his family and Daffy's family."
"What do you think of them?"
"I don't know any of them well enough to give a good enough opinion." Sylvia began absently looking around the room. She then realised that Penelope and Sylvester had disappeared.
"Hey, where did Sylvester and Penelope go?"
Sylvester and Penelope had left the building and were around the back, out of the eyes of everybody else. There was nobody around, which suited Sylvester, considering what had just happened. He was currently kneeling on one knee holding a small jewellery box in his hand. Inside the box was a small ring with a tiny diamond. Penelope had a hand on her chest. She couldn't believe what Sylvester had just asked her. Obviously he had been thinking about their relationship as much as she had. Her heart was now racing, as was Sylvester's.
"Penelope, what is your answer?" Sylvester asked. Penelope looked around very briefly. In truth, she had been waiting for Sylvester to ask this, but had no idea that he was going to do it now. It did bring joy right to her. She immediately made up her mind to the question.
"Sylvester, I will marry you." Sylvester took the ring out if the box and carefully slid it onto Penelope's finger. He then stood up on his feet and pocketed the box. Penelope wrapped her arms around Sylvester as soon as he had done this. Sylvester just wrapped his arms around her in response. The two cats looked into each other's eyes for a moment. They were now engaged. They would tell their friends tomorrow, but for now, they were going to return to the party. Before they did though, they leaned together and shared a compassionate kiss.
TH-TH-TH-THAT'S ALL FOLKS!
A/N: Thank you everybody who read this. You won't have to wait long for my next Looney Tunes story, as the first chapter for my next story for this section has already been written. I just didn't want to post it at the same time as finishing this one off.