The others soon ran off, laughing together as Ducky chased them with a leaf in her face.
"What're you doin', Ducky?" Kimberly smiled playfully.
"Playin'." Ducky smiled back.
"Ducky! Spike! Dinner!" Ducky's mother called out.
The two then rushed off to go to dinner.
"It is time to go home!" Ducky beamed on the way off with Spike. "Yep, yep, yep!"
"Petrie!" called a voice.
"Me coming, Mama!" said Petrie as he flapped on home.
"Bye, Petrie." said Thunderfoot with a laugh.
"Cera!" called her father.
"See you tomorrow, Thunderfoot." said Cera as she headed for home.
"Well, Thunderfoot, we better mosey on home," Jenny said. "It was great as always."
"No doubt about it," nodded Thunderfoot. "And I'm sure our next adventure will be just as great."
"Oh, for sure," Zofia replied. "See ya around, Thunderfoot."
Thunderfoot's grandfather soon called out for his grandson as he came to his grandparents. Thunderfoot seemed to look distant at first.
"Aren't you hungry?" Grandpa Longneck asked.
Thunderfoot nodded to that before speaking up. Grandma, Grandpa, I changed my mind about something.
"What's that, Thunderfoot?" Grandpa Longneck asked.
"Well, I've decided that I really like being a kid." Thunderfoot began.
"Oh?" The grandparents replied.
"But I still can't wait to grow up." Thunderfoot smiled.
"Great lesson." Martin approved.
The group had a good laugh about that as they were soon transported back into the living room.
"Phew..." Raul sighed in relief. "That was pretty hectic, but luckily not as much as last time."
"Yeah, a bit toned down from the first time in the land before time." Akito nodded to that.
"Well, it was made six years after the original," replied LJ. "Naturally it'll be a bit different from the first."
"Welcome to the wonderful world of movie-making..." Cherry smirked as she walked by suddenly.
"Hey, Mom," LJ waved as he flopped down onto the couch. "Just got back from another adventure, experienced what it was like being an adoptive parent, and watching your child leave. It hurt, but I know it was for the best."
"Oh, I'm sure," Cherry said. "It was a bit rough when I first left home. Not to mention when Felicity left home. It's for the best, but they'll always still be right there with you in the heart."
"Yeah... Besides, Chomper is with his own kind now," said LJ as he got up. "And now it's time to handle some unfinished business. Something I said I'd do when I got home."
"Alright, baby, have fun," Cherry replied. "I'll take your friends home."
"Well, alright," said LJ, getting his wallet and turning to Chrissy. "...Shall we, mi'lady?"
"We shall." Chrissy smiled to that.
Cherry nodded as she met them at the door, going to the car with the other kids while LJ and Chrissy would go out together.
"See ya, Aunt Cherry!" Akito called out, going to take Skye back home.
"See ya, Kiddo." Cherry replied.
And as the group split up to do their own things, it was a great end to a great day.
"Well, I'm glad that went as best as it could." Chrissy said about her interactions with Skye.
"You and me both," LJ agreed. "So... Where would you wanna go for this date?"
"Hmm... Maybe for a little walk around the park?" Chrissy suggested. "It's a nice day outside."
"Works for me." said LJ as they headed on their way.
Chrissy smiled as she walked with him as she looked quite happy which was always a good sign for everyone. The animals of the forest seemed happy with Chrissy's happiness as they passed by and the young kids played in the background. Considering how hectic the past couple of days had been, it felt comparatively nice to just kick back and relax for once.
The End
