Chapter 5

Kyle knocked on Neddie's door. Neddie opened the door and Kyle walked into the house.

"Guess what, Ned!" Kyle said excitedly.

"You and Andrea kissed?" Neddie asked.

"How did you know?" Kyle asked.

"She came here looking for you," Neddie replied.

"Wow," Kyle said.

"You should thank me," Neddie said. "I inadvertently revealed that you liked her and then she realized she was in love with you."

"Teddie's 'special' soup?" Kyle asked.

"Yes," Neddie replied.

"Well, thank you," Kyle said.

Freddie suddenly walked into the house.

"How's my son doing?" Freddie asked.

"I'm feeling a lot better, Dad," Neddie replied.

"Good," Freddie said. "I have some exciting news!"

"You're getting married?" Neddie asked jokingly.

Freddie smiled at his son.

"What?" Neddie asked.

"Mandy and I are getting married," Freddie replied.

"For real?" Neddie asked.

"For real," Freddie replied.

"Congratulations, Mr. Haskell," Kyle said.

"You're getting married?" Neddie asked. "You're getting married?"

"Why do you keep asking that?" Freddie asked.

Neddie hugged his father tightly.

"I love you, Dad," Neddie said.

"I love you too, Son," Freddie said. "Please don't give me mono."

THE END