CHAPTER 2: MAKING NEW PLANS

While Snoopy was battling the Red Baron once again, Charlie Brown, Frieda, and the rest of the gang were waiting for the school bus. Sally was now using a walker as her legs had gotten stronger that she didn't need her wheelchair as much. She still used it when she was at home, but was determined to strengthen her legs when she was out. Charlie Brown was pleased, but was also concerned about their parents. Their mother had been going to the hospital quite a bit. He wondered if there was something wrong with their mother.

But that was placed on the backburner because he and Frieda had some big plans for the weekend. They were talking to Dolores.

"So does Saturday at Joe's sound good to you Dolores?" asked Charlie Brown.

"I'll have to talk to Jose, but I don't think that'll be a problem," Dolores replied.

"Great," said Frieda. "Last time we went double dating with someone other than Linus and Eudora, we were with Franklin and Melanie. Let's just say Melanie was, well…"

"I get what you're saying, Frieda," said Dolores. "Peppermint Patty could be a roads scholar compared to Melanie. Right?"

"Pretty much, Dolores," said Charlie Brown.

"Hey," said Lucy, all of the sudden. "How come you don't try to do a double date with me and Schroeder, Charlie Brown?!"

"Well, uh…"

"We haven't gotten to asking you yet, Lucy," said Frieda, saving her boyfriend from Lucy's wrath. "We will do something soon. I promise."

"Well, okay," said Lucy, calming down.

"Thanks, Frieda," said a relieved Charlie Brown.

"No problem," Frieda replied. "Got to protect my baby." And she kissed him just as the bus showed up to take the kids to school.

Later at school, Sally and Eudora were playing on the playground at recess. Eudora was pleased at her best friend's progress and how she was getting better.

"I got to say I was worried for a while there, Sally," said Eudora. "I didn't think you'd get this far so fast."

"I know," agreed Sally. "Now my main concern is my mother."

"What do you mean?"

"She's been going to the hospital a lot, lately. Dad hasn't told me or my brother what's been going on. I guess after what happened to me they didn't want to worry us anymore. But I noticed mom changing a bit. She's put on a lot of weight, yet she still eats like she normally eats."

"I wonder…"

"Wonder what?"

"Oh nothing. Anyway, I'm glad you're walking again. Even if it's with a walker."

"Yeah, but this will be temporary. Because my legs WILL get stronger." And the girls continued to play until the bell rang for them to go in.

NEXT CHAPTER: THE SAGA CONTINUES…