This chapter is musical. It has two songs

Bold=Singer(s)

Italic=Lyrics

The next morning, after having their everyday morning routine, the Grinch, Max and Aggie were having breakfast at the dining room. While eating a bowl of cereal, the Grinch noticed Aggie has been smiling all day, even while eating. He can't help but being suspicious about it. He tried to ignore, but he's new friend's smile gave him the creeps.

"Alright, I have enough! Why are you smiling today, Aggie? It's like something exciting is gonna happen," Grinch said.

Aggie glanced at Max, who was also smiling to her, then turned to the Grinch, "Oh, something exciting is about to happen." Then, she looked at her wrist watch, "And it's happening in three… two… one!"

At that cue, someone knocked on the door at exactly 7:30am, just as planned.

The Grinch was still suspicious about Aggie, but he'll think of that later as he rushed towards the door, and opened it to see who's at the door. It was none other than his two Who friends.

"Hey there, Grinchy!" Bricklebaum greeted.

"Good morning, Mr. Grinch," Cindy Lou waved.

"What are you two doing here?" Grinch asked.

"Oh, didn't Aggie tell you? We're going to help hook you up with my mom," Cindy answered.

The Grinch then realized Aggie all of this, but he has to keep himself calm, and politely led his two friends in, "Come on in, you two. We're just having breakfast." When he quickly shut the door behind them, Grinch rushed back to the dining room before Cindy Lou and Bricklebaum, and angrily punched his side of the table, which startling his new friend, "AGGIE! You told Cindy Lou and Bricklebaum our big secret?!

Aggie stood up from her chair to defend herself, "Well, none of this would ever happened if you just listen to me last night!"

"You know I can't do that!"

"Really? Then explain, even in front of them."

When Aggie pointed behind him, the Grinch turned around and saw Cindy Lou and Bricklebaum. They didn't listen to their one second fight, but they did hear that the Grinch can't tell Donna Lou how he felt. He slouched on his seat in depression.

Cindy Lou walked beside the Grinch, and hopped on to sit on his lap, "I know you like my mom. Don't hide it, Mr. Grinch. I saw the signs."

"And you're okay with that? I don't want to replace your dad," He said.

"My dad wants my mom to be happy. And he, I, and even she knows you're the only one who can make her happy. And you're not replacing my dad. I really need someone to be my dad, and my mom really needs someone to be with her," Cindy Lou beamed at the Grinch, which making him more guilty.

"Donna Lou is the most responsible and hardworking woman in town. She really needs someone," Bricklebaum added. "Someone who can make her happy. Someone who can keep her company. Someone who can change her life forever."

"And that someone is you, Grinch," Aggie placed her hand on his shoulder. "And she's not the only one who needs someone, you, too. You deserve something better than having one companion. You deserve someone to love you and a family. Is that what you really wanted for your whole life?"

The Grinch sighed while listening to his friends' advice. Even if he said he doesn't need anyone or any help from someone, he lied. He really needed someone to help him, accompany him, and like him. But most of all, he always wanted a family and friends. Max was the first, but he also wanted like what the Whos in town have.

"Yes. That's what I really wanted for all my life," the Grinch said confidentially.

The three whispered, "YES!" as they were so proud at their green friend.

"So, why didn't you tell Donna how you feel? It's not quite hard," Bricklebaum chuckled.

"I tried to, okay? I tried to tell her soon," the Grinch confessed. "I'm totally blowing it! I feel strong when I walk up to Domna, but as soon as I open my mouth, I completely choke!

"Oh, Grinchy, you're overthinking it!"

Bricklebaum: You better jump right to it,
Tell that woman how you feel.
Just get out there and do it,
It's not such a big deal.

Bricklebaum, Cindy Lou and Aggie: You've been waiting for four days
Now it's time to reveal
You better jump, jump,
Jump right to it.

Cindy Lou: You've gotta step right up
You know she thinks that you're cute,
C'mon and bounce right up
Get off your patoot.

Bricklebaum, Cindy Lou and Aggie: This isn't the time
To be shy, coy, or cute.
You better jump, jump,
Jump right to it.

Aggie: Oh, Grinch, why are you waiting for?
Why hesitating? She could be tu amor.
It's been your predilection
To move in the direction
Away from the romantic
And into the semantic.

Bricklebaum, Cindy Lou and Aggie: So it makes us somewhat frantic.

Aggie: Go on and get it,
'Cause you're a real catch.

Bricklebaum, Cindy Lou and Aggie: Hold your head high
You found your perfect match.
All winter long,
You sing the same tired song.
You better jump, jump,
Jump right to it.
You better jump, jump,
Jump right to it!

After listening to their song, the Grinch beamed and exclaimed, "You're right! I should tell Donna how I feel! I should've done that since day 1. I should wash the dishes first."

"No need, Mr. Grinch, we go this," Cindy Lou said. "You better hurry. Mom's shift is almost over."

"Oh, but I can't just leave you here to—" The Grinch protested, but he was cut off when Aggie lifted him up and brought him towards the door, and Max followed.

"You heard her, bud. We should go," Aggie deadpanned.

"Girl, how strong are you?" Grinch asked, questioning Aggie's strength.

At Whoville the Grinch, Aggie and Max walked across the bridge. Aggie already put the Grinch down, but he still didn't want to look at her.

"Thanks for putting me down," He thanked. "I'm not actually a 'damsel in distress'."

"Ugh, I'm tired of carrying you anyway," Aggie rubbed the snow off her shoulders. "You're quite heavy though."

"We're almost to the hospital. I just hope Donna was still there."

"Are you sure you can do this?"

"Hey, after you, Cindy Lou and Bricklebaum convinced me, I'm sure I can do this."

Without looking where he was going and his eyes closed, the Grinch was bumped by something forceful and fell on the ground. He rubbed off the snow from his face, and found out it was Donna Lou, still riding on the snowmobile he built for her last night.

"Oh no, Mr. Grinch, I'm terribly sorry!" She got off the snowmobile, and helped Grinch to get up. 'I didn't mean to hit you. I was in a hurry, and I didn't see you there."

"No, it's okay. I'm fine," He said as he got up on his feet. "I didn't see where I was going. I was distracted."

But then, Grinch started to blush when Donna tried to rub the snow off his fur. He wanted to stop her, but it'll be rude to someone who was trying to help him, "Are you sure you're okay?" She asked.

"Yeah. I'm okay. Better than that," The Grinch chuckled. "I see you ride a snowmobile."

"Oh, yes. You're dog sent me this last night…" When Donna explained, Aggie face-palmed as her prediction was right. The Grinch should've gave her the snowmobile all by himself, but he didn't listen. Just then, Donna continued the rest of her explanation. "… and I know you built this."

"You do?!" shocked the Grinch.

Even Aggie was shock, "You do?"

"Yeah. No one has ever built this for me before, and I know you're the only one who can make these stuff." The Who woman said. "I really appreciate this gift for me. I was never late at work last night, and it ran so smoothly without any trouble. Thank you very much!"

"Um, you're welcome," The green fellow said with a nervous smile. He couldn't help but staring at Donna, and describing her as beautiful.

"So, what are you doing here this early?" She asked.

The Grinch snapped back to reality when Donna asked him a question, "Well, um…" He then turned to Aggie if he could answer her. The winged human gestured him to talk to her, and his dog nodded. Grinch took a deep breathe and cleared his throat. "Donna, um, I'm here to look for her, and I have to tell you something."

"Yes?"

"Well, I… if you don't mind… I'm thinking that we should… hang out… and having dinner with me tomorrow night?"

While watching and waiting for her new friend to make his move, Aggie was quite surprised as unexpected. She didn't expect that his first move was to ask his crush out with him, but it's still a first step.

Donna was very shocked surprised that Aggie. She couldn't believe there was someone to ask her out. No one has ever asked her out on a date before, even after her husband died. She didn't even had a date for a long time since all she did was to work in a hospital, and take care of her three children. She then put her hand on her chest and felt her heart beating, making sure if it was real. Donna snapped back to reality to answer the Grinch's question, who was waiting for her to respond, "I'm so sorry. You mean, a date?"

Grinch shrugged, "If you want to. It's okay if you don't want. It's not important, anyway."

"No, no! I mean…," Donna pulled few strands of her hair behind her ear, "Sure, I'd love to go out with you."

The Grinch was stunned. He couldn't believe his ears, "Really?"

"Yeah, it could be fun," Donna replied shyly. "So, I'll see you tomorrow night?"

"Sure. I'll pick you up at 7pm."

"Great. Well, I'll see you around. And thank you so much for the snowmobile. I really love it."

Before going, Donna Lou planted a kiss on his cheek. The Grinch was stunned a froze like a statue, not noticing Donna leaving with the snowmobile. Aggie watched the whole scene, and she was quite happy as she wanted to squeal, but she then noticed her friend still froze like a statue.

"Grinch? Grinch?" She waved her hand in front of his eyes, but it didn't work.

When the Grinch is back, he quickly grabbed Aggie and Max in his arms. He rushed around town to find a place where they can talk in private that no Who can see or here them. There he saw an alley with no windows or doors. Just closed wall with two garbage cans at the side.

The Grinch took Aggie and Max with him in the alley, and put them down. He looked around to see if no one see or hear them.

"Grinch, what's the matter, buddy? Are you happy?! Are you excited?!" squealed Aggie, but her friend didn't respond. In fact, he didn't seem so happy or excited., but confuse.

The Grinch held his hand on his chest, and still felt the strong pump and heard that loud beat from his heart, "I don't know myself anymore, Aggie. I don't even know my own feelings anymore. Even if I'm with her or she's around me. I'm so confuse about this 'love' feeling, because I never felt this before."

Aggie felt so pity for the Grinch, even Max whined in worry for his master.

Grinch: Is it a crush? Or maybe it's chemistry
Maybe it's all just a trick
Aggie, hear my heartbeat
Tell me what you think

When she said yes to me,
Is she trying to get me?
Hear my heartbeat again,
What do you think it means?

When she realized how confuse Grinch is, Aggie was happy to explain, even in a song.

Aggie: She's got to like you for you
And your music too
Don't want to call it "like"
If it isn't true

It's called love, part of life
And the real world takes time
Just to figure out what's right or wrong
Throw down that slow jam groove

Grinch and Aggie: That's why love was so strong
Oooooooh

After the song the duo noticed some Whos watching them sing a catchy song.

"Oooooooooohhhhhhhhh!" They clapped their hands as they were impress by the two friends' song.

"Alright, alright, this is just a private talk between friends," Aggie said as she politely, not rudely, shoo the Whos away. "Nothing to see or hear here!"

The songs don't belong to me, but I changed few words of the lyrics to relate the story

Jump Right Through it by the Fireside Girls from Phineas and Ferb

That's why love was so strong is a parody song of Lori2Leni from The Loud House