In the boys' room the bubble had finally been pierced by Huey's uncontrollable efforts. Scrooge came in just as he was about to kick Poe's other leg and grabbed him by the collar just in time to stop him. "Uncle Scrooge I can't stop!" Huey cried as he swung around in his uncle's grasp. He nearly kicked Scrooge's shin but was stopped when he was bubbled again by Magica.
"Okay that's enough of that. Let's put a stop to this destructive behavior now." She said, walking over and rolling the bubble to the middle of the room. "Did you figure out how remove the ring?" Huey asked hopefully. "Yes," She replied with a triumphant grin. "My friend Hazel was able to tell me spell that should do the trick." Huey sighed in relief. "Oh, thank you!" "Don't thank me just yet." She said as she removed the bubble then quickly recited the spell Hazel had given her.
Huey launched at Magica the second the bubble dispersed but stopped dead in his tracks when began reciting the second spell.
The whole room went quiet as she chanted the Latin words and then they all heard the sound of a soft clank as the ring released and hit the floor. Magica immediately bubbled the ring and picked it up.
Huey stood still, lost in total disbelief as he waited for uncontrollable movement that no longer came. Suddenly he launched at Magica and she found herself again wrapped in huge hug. She froze, still not used to such affection, especially from Scrooge's nephews.
"Thankyouthnakyouthankyouthankyou!" The words of gratitude spilled out uncontrollably and Magica gently patted his head again, not sure what to say or do and she was slightly unnerved by the warm, fuzzy feeling creeping up inside her. Then she noticed the expression on Scrooge's face; again, he had that smug and mischievous grin but behind it she could see the relief in his eyes, so this time it didn't quite make her feel like hitting him.
"Uh… Your welcome…" She said slowly. Huey let go and looked up at Magica, his eyes full of gratitude and a little moist. "You practically saved my life, you're not such a bad person after all." Magica managed an awkward smile. "If that ever got out to the world my reputation would be ruined so just keep it between us, hm?" Huey nodded and turned to face everyone else in the room. "I am so sorry about everything I did." Scrooge put his hand on his nephew's shoulder. "It's all right lad, it wasn't your fault." Huey hugged his uncle who happily returned the gesture.
After a moment they pulled apart and the boys, Webby, and Lena all began to celebrate Huey's freedom. Poe hobbled out of the room saying he'd call Donald and let him know the good news, leaving Scrooge and Magica to head to the library where Magica began to clean up her books.
"You're not planning to leave now, are you?" Scrooge asked as Magica packed up her notebooks. "I… don't know; I'm at least cleaning up the mess I made in here for now though." She turned to Scrooge. "Why?" "Well, I was thinking that some celebration is in order," He started hesitantly. "Let me guess, Brigitta called earlier to confirm and now we're roped into that double date?" Scrooge chuckled and nodded. "Yep, Exactly."
Magica laughed. "Well then I guess I'll go get ready." Scrooge's eyes widened in surprise. "Wait, you mean you're actually going to go on a date with me?" She rolled her eyes. "Don't read too much into it Scroogie; I just don't want to hear about it anymore than you do if we don't show up." She left the room after that and he couldn't help the thrill that he felt at the idea of this double date; much as he might have wanted to deny it; he couldn't anymore, at least not to himself, he was genuinely excited about the evening ahead.
Magica sighed as she stood in front of the mirror in her room. "I must be out of my mind to agree to this." "Agree to what?" she almost jumped out of her feathers at the sound of her brother's voice behind her. "Well don't you look nice this evening." Poe smiled playfully at his sister's scowl.
Magica was wearing an elegant mermaid style evening dress; it was black of course, with a sweetheart bodice and sheer caped sleeves with beaded appliques on the shoulders. "Looks like someone is dressed to impress." Poe kept grinning at his sister. "Oh, shut it Poe. I just figure if I'm going to some fancy Lounge, I should look nice." Magica scoffed. Poe chuckled. "And it has nothing to do with the fact that you're going on a date with Scrooge?" He teased. "Why should it? I mean really why is it such a big deal if I'm going on this double date with him?" "Because you and I both know you have it bad for him." Magica blushed. "I do not…"
"Well, for argument's sake if you did have a thing for old Scroogie what would be so bad about that?" Poe asked. Magica sighed. "For starters I am a witch you know; it's not exactly a preferred pairing by witch standards." Poe shrugged. "So? It's also not exactly against any laws or rules. My wife wasn't a witch and I didn't particularly care about that." "That is true. You two made a good pair. It's unfortunate that she's not here anymore."
Poe nodded. "True; but we're talking about you and Scroogie right now. I still don't see why you're so strung up about it." Magica let a frustrated groan. "Well you know, there's also the fact that we're ENEMIES so I highly doubt that he would see it any other way nor would his family. Then there's one other reason why it would be stupid even suggest such a thing…" She trailed off, taking a deep breath to calm herself as the conversation was getting her flustered. "And what's that?" She sighed.
"Goldie O'Gilt. I know he still has feelings for her. Not that I think that I couldn't compete because I very well could, in fact I'd be far better competition to her than Brigitta, but for what?" Poe was confused. "What do you mean?" "What do you mean 'what do you mean'?" Magica snapped. "He's not interested so what would the point be of trying to compete against O'Gilt? To get laughed right out of Duckburg? Provided he doesn't just assume it's another trick." She sighed in frustration.
"Let's just drop it okay? It's not worth it." "Well, if you're not chasing him and you're not going after the dime anymore you most likely won't ever see him again after tonight… You're really okay with that?" Poe looked at his sister with concern. She nodded slowly. "Why shouldn't I be… I really don't want the stupid dime anymore and I… just want to put it all behind me." Poe could see it in her eyes and hear it in her voice. She was trying so hard to convince herself of something she didn't want to believe; that her feelings for McDuck were pointless. He sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. "I'm surprised at you," He started, she shot him a surprised look.
"You're not the type to just give up on something like that. So, what's stopping you from just going after what you… That's it isn't it?" The realization hit him like a ton of bricks as he spoke. "You don't just have a crush on him… you really are in love with McDuck aren't you?" Magica's face flushed bright red and she turned away from her brother. "Am I…?" Poe almost wanted to facepalm at his sister's denseness. "It makes perfect sense; you truly love him and so would rather just run away and be miserable than cause him trouble or maybe you're just so scared by that truth that you refuse to say or do anything to acknowledge it." He said, now getting a bit irritated with his sister. "Believe me, I know what I'm talking about here; and I happen to think you need to pay more attention, Magica." He snapped. "Don't go snapping at me Poe! What are you on about anyway? What do you mean I need to pay more attention?" Now Poe let an irritated sigh. "Do you not see the way he looks at you? How can you be so oblivious? Magica, I'm pretty certain he has feelings for you too." Magica's eyes widened in surprise. "What makes you say something like that?" "Just pay attention when you're out tonight and do yourself a favor afterwards… talk to him about it!" "Poe! I can't do that!" "Yes. You. Can. Magica, you two would be good together, you're like two sides of the same coin, or should I say two sides of the same dime?" He laughed. "Just tell him how you feel." Magica sighed. "Fine, whatever."
Poe laughed a little as she turned back to the mirror, picked up her powder from the table beside the mirror and finished with her face, still fighting back the blush from their conversation. Poe left her to finish her makeup and was startled when he almost bumped into Scrooge.
"Sorry." He said. "It's alright. So, uh, is she ready yet?" Poe then noticed Scrooge was wearing his fine coattails and white tie, looking quite good himself. "She should be out in a minute. So, you two are really going out on an actual date huh?" Scrooge flustered a bit but maintained composure. "Yes, we are. We're kind of forced into it honestly; Brigitta insisted and didn't listen to a word I said. Typical of her." He chuckled. Poe laughed, then an idea came to him.
"Say, would you be opposed to a third wheel? It would be less of a date-date that way and I would appreciate the opportunity for a little fresh air since the kiddo is no longer in need of full-time nanny services." "I don't suppose that'd be an issue." Scrooge shrugged. "Good. Donald said he and Daisy were on their way and they should be here shortly so there will be plenty of eyes on the children." Poe said. Scrooge nodded. "Good. Well you'd better get ready because we're supposed to leave in a few minutes." No sooner had Scrooge finished his sentence than Poe recited a quick spell and was changed into a suit and tie with matching fedora. "Are you tagging along now Poe?"
They turned at the sound of Magica's voice and Poe grinned while Scrooge stood silent. "Yes, I figured if you two don't mind I'd come along as your chaperone!" He laughed. Magica hit him with her handbag. "That's not funny Poe!" Poe just continued to laugh and Scrooge shook his head to pull himself back to reality. "Uh, right. Shall we?" He held out his arm to Magica and she hesitantly took it. The trio then left just as Donald and Daisy arrived.
"Uncle Scrooge is going on a date with Magica DeSpell?!" Donald asked incredulously when Mrs. Beakley explained the situation. "Apparently so. I can't say I care much for the situation myself but she did get that cursed ring off of your nephew." "I think you should just trust that he knows what he's doing." Daisy said, trying reassure her boyfriend and his uncle's housekeeper. "To be totally honest, I don't either one of them really knows what they're doing." Lena laughed as she came downstairs and walked into the kitchen.