"Hey Arnold, Hey Arnold, Hey Arnold" went Arnold's alarm clock.
Arnold wakes up in his bed and screamed a bit before realizing he is safe.
He looks around as he feels his head.
Arnold:
Where am I...
His room is very different.
It didn't look like for a kid.
Arnold looks at himself and realizes that he's still an adult.
What year is it?
Arnold gets up from his bed .
Gradually, he remembers where he is and recognizes everything around him.
He's in his own house in San Lorenzo.
Soon Little Phoebe runs to Arnold.
She has grown up a little to be age 8.
Little Phoebe:
Daddy, you finally woke up!
Arnold accepts the sudden hug from little Phoebe, but his eyes start to form tears as he thinks of Helga.
Mommy says she feels the baby kicking. She's in the garden waiting for you.
Arnold looks down at little Phoebe with a confused look on his face.
Arnold:
What did you say?
What do you mean by "Mommy" and "baby kicking?"
Little Phoebe:
I will be a big sister soon and Mommy is waiting for you in the garden. Hurry before she gets mad!
Arnold begins walking fast out of his house.
He ignores everything and is determined to make it to the garden to see, who exactly is this pregnant woman that little Phoebe is calling "Mommy".
Arnold's tears slowly disappears and desperation, curiosity, and hope takes over .
He knows exactly where the garden is.
He hears someone calmly calling his name from afar.
He follows that voice.
Mysterious voice:
...Arnold...
...Arnold...
...Hey, Arnold...
He quickly arrives to the garden on the side of the house.
The garden is very well kept.
In the garden, he sees exotic flowers and a pond filled with catfish.
A beautiful tall lady in a red dress and heels is sitting in the grass.
She is wearing a large hat that is tilted to not show her face.
She is wearing gloves as she pets Abner, Arnold's pet pig.
Her hair stops to her breasts.
Her lips are red as a rose.
Arnold felt like he already knew her without even seeing her entire face, but he still wanted to see , who this mysterious lady was.
The mysterious lady is very much pregnant.
Her belly sticks out, which is no surprise that the lady is trying to relax.
The last little detail is that she wears a breast cancer survivor pin on her chest and wears a wedding ring.
This beautiful lady is the one, who called Arnold.
She looks at him.
In the lady's eyes, Arnold is like a little sad kid, who just needs a hug.
Arnold cannot believe who he sees before his eyes.
The mysterious lady is no one other than Helga G. Pataki.
Arnold breaks down in tears as he continues to stand and look at Helga.
Helga:
Arnold, dear, why are you crying?
You've been sleeping all day. I thought you'd never get up. Did you miss me?
Arnold:
I thought I lost you.
Helga:
Trust me, Arnoldo, it'll be hard for you or anyone to get rid of me.
I'm Helga G Pataki.
The one and only, bucko.
Now come over here, so I can give you your morning kisses!
Arnold smiles as tears of joy continue to roll down his face.
He walks to Helga and sits in front of her.
Helga gives Arnold two kisses on his nose.
She laughs afterwards , when she sees that she left red lip stick marking on it.
Helga:
Now tell me why are you crying?
Arnold:
I had a nightmare that I wish to forget.
Hillwood turned into a dangerous city and our old classmates...they...they all had something wrong with them. Curly became a school shooter and killed Harold, Sid, and Stinky. Lila had turned anorexic and died from that, Gerald was in the drug dealing business, Rhonda and her family were associated with sex trafficking and killed our friend, Phoebe, Patty was cutting and killed herself, and you... you were raped by your own dad and then died of cancer a-and I killed myself to be with you.
Helga:
Criminy...
That is definitely a nightmare.
Helga takes Arnold's hands and smiles at him.
Do you wanna know what I dreamed of last night? That you and I had many children! They were so cute. They looked just like you...only they didn't have football shaped heads!
(Laughs)
Don't you worry.
I'm right here. I'm fine. I'm okay.
I survived, did I?
And as for the others...
They are all doing just fine.
Arnold:
Y-You mean...even Phoebe is still alive?
Then why is our daughter named after her?
Helga:
When we adopted her, we didn't know what to name her at the time. We adopted her out of poverty and her original name meant something disturbing, so I simply chose Phoebe because we know a "Phoebe". Doi! She's still alive. Nothing happened to my best friend!
Arnold:
That's...good news! I can't wait to see them all again.
Helga:
They'll be coming over in the evening for the football game on tv. You know, Arnold, this time we'll soon have a daughter from our love for the first time and I finally figured out a name for her.
Her name is going to be Helena and if we one day have a boy , then their name will be Arlo.
What do you think?
Arnold:
That's fine. I'm just glad that everyone is safe.
Especially you.
Arnold and Helga smile at each other.
Helga:
Yeah, that nightmare was bull, but it really has you spooked.
Hillwood is also still doing good, I heard.
It's not violent over there and Bob is still going at it with the cellphone business. I kind of miss the beepers , though.
Arnold:
Bob??
Your dad??
Helga:
Yeah?
Arnold:
I will kill him.
Helga:
Whoa. Do you need to see Dr. Bliss, too?
(Laughs)
Arnold, what happened in your nightmare isn't real.
Me and my parents are okay. I mean, things could be better like them not caring so much for OLGA , but everything is just about the same.
They may not care so much about me, but they care just about enough and will never hurt me.
Arnold abruptly hugs Helga.
Helga immediately pushes Arnold away.
I'm still pregnant!
Arnold:
Sorry, sorry, sorry.
Little Phoebe comes running to Helga and Arnold.
Little Phoebe:
Mommy, Daddy, there are strangers ringing our doorbell. Make them go away!
Helga:
Huh? There isn't supposed to be anyone here at this time.
Arnold carries little Phoebe and holds Helga's hand as they walk inside the house and head to the front door.
There it is Gerald, Phoebe, Stinky, Lila, Harold, Sid, Curly, Patty, Rhonda, Nadine, Sheena, Eugene, Brainy, Robert, and Park.
All except Helga & Arnold:
Surprise!
Phoebe:
We're early!
Helga:
I knew you all were coming over , but not this early. Come in. There's pizza!
Everyone makes their way inside.
Harold:
Oooh , I love pizza!
Arnold watches everyone come inside the house.
He gets all filled with joy again that his eyes start to water.
Helga notices.
Helga:
Oh, cheer up, big baby. Come join us.
Gerald:
What's wrong with you, Arnold?
Helga:
(To Gerald)
No, worries. Sleepyhead just woke up from a nightmare.
Phoebe:
What was it about?
Helga:
You...don't wanna know.
Arnold brings out a wide smile and joins everyone in the kitchen for pizza.
Arnold:
It was horrible. I don't want to tell you guys. This is my reality and I'm grateful for it. I really am and I...I love you all.
All of them except Arnold:
We love you, too, Arnold!
Rhonda:
I can't wait to know what name you're going to name your daughter, Helga.
Rhonda taps Helga's belly.
Helga:
It's a surprise! You all will know one day.
Rhonda:
So, Arnold, did you enjoy your first sex round to Helga? Was she good? Who was the dominated one?
Arnold blushes.
Helga elbows Rhonda.
Ow!
Everyone laughs.
Harold:
EW. Can we not talk about that when I'm EATING?
Rhonda:
It was just a question , which was on the topic of what you're gonna do with me one day!
Harold:
HUH??
Rhonda:
YOU HEARD ME.
I WAITED LONG ENOUGH.
Rhonda chases Harold around as he carries his pizza.
Phoebe and Gerald start getting really close to each other and Helga notices.
She yanks Arnold's shirt and points to them.
Arnold sees them, too.
Helga:
(To Arnold)
Look at them.
(To Gerald & Phoebe)
Get a room you two. Sheesh.
Helga laughs and then takes a big bite of her pizza.
Phoebe:
Actually...there's something that you and Arnold should know.
Gerald:
Everyone else knows . We wanted you guys to be last.
Arnold:
What is it , Gerald?
Phoebe & Gerald:
We're engaged.
Helga:
No way! Pheebs, you're getting married??
Helga sees the rings on Pheobe and Gerald's finger.
That's right, how did I not notice??
Helga side hugs Phoebe.
Arnold:
That's awesome!
Phoebe:
The wedding will be next year some time.
Arnold and Gerald do their signature handshake.
Stinky:
Willikers. We gotta get ourselves some girls, Sid.
Sid:
I know, but they are too scary.
Lila walks up to Arnold.
Lila:
Your house is ever so beautiful, Arnold.
You're a great father to little Phoebe.
Your next daughter will also be ever so lucky to have you.
Arnold:
Thank you, Lila.
Have you ever found someone you like-like?
(Laughs)
Lila:
Oh, Arnold. We don't use that word, anymore.
(Laughs)
There is someone I oh so love out there, though.
Lila whispers in Arnold's ear "Stinky".
Arnold:
If you and Stinky work things out, I'll be sure to scold him if he hurts you.
Arnold winks at Lila.
Lila:
Don't worry. Patty taught me to stand up for myself if my oh so special someone decides to hurt me. And it's Stinky...he's very sweet, so I doubt he would do such a thing.
Helga:
ALRIGHT, PEASANTS. YOURE IN MY HOUSE. WHOS READY TO WATCH SOME FOOTBALL? ?
ITS HALFTIME RIGHT NOW.
BUT I GOT SOME SNACKS FOR US TO CHILL OUT
Helga turns to Curly, who is about to throw a vase.
(To Curly)
THAT MEANS YOU, CURLY.
Everyone runs to the living room and tries to fit on the couch.
Everyone looks at the tv.
Eugene falls off the edge of the sofa.
Eugene:
I'm okay—
Brainy:
(Wheezes)
Um...soda?
Brainy offers a soda to Eugene, who takes it.
Eugene:
Sure, thanks!
Helga was about to join them in the living room, but Arnold pulls her arm and kisses her.
Arnold:
I love you, angel.
Helga:
I love you, too, dear.
Arnold wraps his arms around Helga and begins rubbing her on her sides.
Helga tries to escape him.
You better watch those hands or we'll have to tell our guests to leave early.
Arnold:
I'm patient enough to wait until after they leave.
Arnold says with a smirk.
Helga:
Let's go join them. After all, you're the star.
Arnold:
Ha. Ha. Very funny.
Helga:
YOU'RE MY FOOT BALL HEAD.
(Laughs)
Helga and Arnold hold hands as they go into the living room and sit on the sofa with the others.
The end