Greetings, my friends. It's long overdue for another episode of Rabbits At Law. Unlike the previous chapters, I'm doing a special two-part episode where the courtroom is not involved in the storyline. Instead, it's going to be an antidote to Sweet Pete's character from the new Rescue Rangers movie. Hopefully, I can do his character better as far as his reasons of turning to a life of crime. Anyway, WFRR belongs to Disney not me. Let's get it.

====The Boy Who Grew Apart: Part 1=======

It was a couple days since Cruella's imprisonment and the Rabbits were at a café drinking coffee and having pastries. Jessica and Roger in their trademark attire relaxed having all the time to themselves. They sat at a nearby window watching the busy streets of LA. Roger looked at his wife with a smile before sipping his coffee.
"Oh, Love Cups. This is such a perfect day. No major cases to do since the whole incident with Cruella.", the rabbit said smiling. Jessica nodded with her husband agreeing to that statement.
"It sure is, Honey Bunny. I'm glad we have the whole day to ourselves. I love the summer breeze. It's so relaxing. Don't you agree?", Jessica cooed. Roger grinned feeling the breeze in his ears confirming to be so.
"Yeppers. I Love the breeze flowing in my ears. Though they covered my eyes due to the breeze while riding a bike. Crashed right into a tree and wore a long lump for my troubles.", the rabbit chuckled. Jessica remembered the event while eating her apple pastry. She pointed to a key to the car on her keychain before nodding her head.
"Glad it wasn't in a car. I wouldn't want my Honey Bunny all hurt.", she cooed holding him close causing the rabbit to thump the air in bliss. However, a convertible pulled up on the side of the road to the café catching Jessica and Roger's attention. The ginger had a suspicious frown on her face while Roger had a confused look.
"Well, if it isn't the lovely Rabbits.", the voice said belonging to a slender girl weasel with blonde hair and wearing a business blouse. She walked over to the couple with a smirk on her face causing Jessica to break the silence.
"Winnie, haven't seen you in a while. What do I owe the pleasure?", Jessica asked as Winnie explained herself.
"Glad you asked, Jessie. You are looking at the new lawyer of Winnie and Associates. I passed the bar after you two got a little established in your work. Congratulations by the way.", the weasel said. Roger nodded appreciating the gesture sipping his coffee and eating a carrot cake slice.
"Thanks a million. Good to see you pass the bar. Got any major cases lately?", the rabbit asked only for Winnie to shake her head.
"No. Nothing major. Just civil and spousal settlements. You two were lucky to handle a major case and winning both of them recently.", Winnie noted. Jessica sipped her beverage and understood where she's coming from.
"Don't worry too much, Winnie. The best thing to do is to take on various cases in your portfolio. You said you specialize in spousal cases?", Jessica wondered as Winnie nodded.
"Yes, Jessie dear. I specialize in the latter. My recent case involved Tinker Bell under investigation.", she said causing Roger to do a double take.
"Tinker Bell? What's up with her this time? It's not like her to file divorce papers.", the rabbit wondered as Jessica raised an eyebrow at Winnie. The news about Tinker Bell filing for a potential divorce peaked both Rabbits' interests.
"Really? What happened with Peter and Tinker Bell? They were married as long as Roger and I are.", the ginger said perplexed. Winnie sighed and found a chair to sit on. She straightened her hair before speaking about the incident.
"You remember the bootlegging incident involving the Valley Gang a couple months back? Well, Peter Pan known as Sweet Pete ran that ring to make extra money to get by in order to support him and his wife.", Winnie explained as Roger and Jessica now remembers what went down.
"Jeepers, I remember that case. Chip and Dale and the Toontown PD busted his operation. It was horrible for what he did to those poor toons. It's a fate nearly worse than being dipped.", Roger shuddered.
"Yes. That's the straw that broke the camel's back. And Tinker Bell, my client's serving him those papers though it's pending at her request.", Winnie sighed as Jessica wanted to know more.
"What do you mean pending? Why would Tinker Bell do that? I'm quite curious about this.", the ginger said as Winnie nodded.
"I have plenty of time to kill. So listen up on this tale. Once I explain everything, it'll all make sense.", the weasel noted as the Rabbits listened in on the tale.

=====In Toontown Prison=======

Somewhere behind bars, the middle-aged Peter Pan aka Sweet Pete was moping in his cell. Two months ago, he and his boys were responsible for the whole bootlegging ring involving Rescue Rangers star Monterey Jack and plenty other toons to star in ripoff copies of existing works. To make matters worse, Officer Putty was involved conspiring with the criminal abusing his authority of the law. Ever since Chip, Dale, their castmates and Officer Elli brought Sweet Pete down and his criminal activities did the ex-bootlegger hold a grudge. Shere Khan wasn't playing around for his involvement and noticed a illegal possession of Dip in a vial.

This didn't help Peter's case because possession of Dip is a punishable offense in Toontown. The con had a few years running in his sentence with bail money of $250K. He paced in his cell alone hoping he could get out and get those chipmunks that put him here. A cellmate noticing this scoffs at him being Coconuts the robotic monkey annoyed at the man's griping.
"How long are you going to gripe about this load of hooey? Sheesh, get over it already!", the Badnik hooted causing Pete to growl and yoke Coconuts by his collar eyeing him in the face with a angry glare.
"I wish I could get over it, you metallic moron! I was providing for my wife until those chipmunks had to put their noses where they didn't belong. And now, I'm stuck in the clink! So don't talk to me saying I need to get over it! I'm getting' out of this hellhole one way or another!", the ex-bootlegger growled slamming Coconuts on his metallic ass. The robotic monkey rubbed his sore butt grumbling sitting in a corner. After awhile, the cat warden grumbled pointing at Peter pan.

"Inmate 02051953, you made bail! You're a free man but you will be on probation for the next two years. Please follow me.", the warden ordered as Peter grew confused.
"What? Who made my bail? I don't expect this to happen.", the bootlegger said perplexed. The warden just sighehe guided Peter out of his cell.
"Just follow me so you can get changed. As for your question, it's some blonde lady waiting for you outside.", he said as Peter's eyes widened knowing who may be waiting for him and responsible for paying him out of jail. The two went out the block and after Peter changed into his clothes did they leave out the wing and enter the lobby.

Peter's face was in deep shock looking at the woman who bailed him out of prison. The blonde woman was in human size but petite wearing a pink strapless dress, slippers with a pearl at the front on each, hair in a bun, blue eyes with light blue eyeshadow. She looked stern and disgusted at Peter as the warden and the parole officer processed him out. Once they were done, Peter went up to his wife hoping she could listen to him.
"Tink, you bailed me out? I don't know what to say. I thought I was going to be in the can a lot longer.", he said excitedly. However, Tinker Bell wasn't having it for she sighed with an angry expression on her face. She walked with him out the prison and into the car. Once inside, Tinker Bell glared at Peter with an angry expression silently confusing him and irritating him as well. They drove blocks down the road until Peter had enough of his wife's hostility.
"So you're just going to keep on glaring at me all the way home, huh? Is that it? Answer me, Tink!", Peter glared back as the couple parked at a lot to their modest house. The couple didn't say a word irritating Peter even further as they got out of the car entering their modest house. Once inside, they went onto the couch in the living room as the silence intensifies. Tinker Bell stared at Peter for a moment. One action shocked the man as a loud slap echoed in the house leaving a fresh red print on Peter's face. The bootlegger grimaced at the sting mad at Tinker Bell being the obvious culprit. He then saw Tinker Bell's eyes well up in tears as she breaks the silence.
"How could you do this?! How long did you bootleg toons?! Why would you do this to me?! I stood right by your side since Disney laid you off! I've been supporting us when this all happened decades ago!", the fairy sobbed angrily.
"You know good and well why, Tink! We were living the dream as stars! And we were kicked to the curb! I was just trying to support us and live comfortably with everybody else! I had to turn to bootlegging movies as a way to do that! All was going well until those good for nothing chipmunks and that lady cop ruined everything! And I did it all for you, babe! And you're welcome!", Peter shouted only for Tinker Bell to be furious.
"For me?! You think kidnapping innocent toons against their will for a quick buck is going to help us out?! Do you know how bad I felt seeing missing toons caught up in your scheme? And you were caught with dangerous dip! You could've been executed if you murdered someone with that!", the fairy yelled disgusted.
"At least I didn't commit murder, right? What's the big deal, Tink? We're not relevant like we once were. Hell, CGI toons are all the rage and you saw what happened to the 2D toons like us that got laid off! I had to do what I got to do! And if that means using whatever means necessary, so be it!", Peter huffed stunning Tinker Bell. She shook off her stupor and spoke in disgust.
"You're definitely not the man I fell in love with. You changed for the worst. You let the showbiz get to your head.", the fairy said disgusted and hurt. Peter's face was in a mixture of anger and shock.
"What? What are you talking about? I am that man you fell in love with years ago! I'm takin' care of you, am I?", he yelled pointing the finger at his wife. Tinker Bell shook her head pulling out an envelope confusing Peter.
"What the hell is this, Tink? What's in that envelope?!", the bootlegger yelled as Tinker Bell pulled out a slip of papers with the first signature line scrawled "Tinkamena Ivana Bell-Pan with the second signature line empty. Peter's eyes widened in horror knowing what those papers are.
"You're filing for a divorce? After all we've been through, you dare to do this to me?! You can't be serious!", Peter Pan yelled as Tinker Bell administered tough love on her husband not wanting to stand this any longer.
"I was just about to ask you the same thing, Peter or should I say Sweet Pete? I can't sit there and watch you waste away in a life of crime! When I've heard of all the years of you doing this monstrosity, it tore me up inside! You've put me in such pain. You lied to me and you've hurt innocent people for money. Is it worth losing your wife? Is it? Say something, dammit!", Tinker Bell yelled crying her eyes out as the mascara ran down her face. Peter sighed knowing what's going to happen bracing for impact.
"But, Tink—"
"But, Tink nothing! I don't want to hear any of your bullshit! If you love me, you will quit this bootlegging business and come with me! Otherwise, this is it! I'm giving you 48 hours to decide what you want to do. I could've left your ass in jail but since I love you so much, I'm giving you a final opportunity.", she said firmly. Peter had to think long and hard about this decision. He was at a crossroads of no return. His wife of many decades is about to leave him but willing to see if he is serious of leaving the game behind. Peter sighed swallowing his pride knowing what had to be done.
"Look, Tink. I'll think things over for two days. Just give me time, all right?", Peter answered as Tinker Bell nodded.
"Fine. Remember, I want an answer by Friday. You hear me? Friday. And don't think about running away because if you do, I will find you myself. This is your last chance to make this right. Oh and you're sleeping on the couch tonight.", the fairy warned.
"What? But this is my house, woman! I say when I'm sleeping on the—Forget it. I'm just going to watch the damn baseball game to calm my dam nerves. Hell!", Peter grumbled. Tinker Bell sighed heading for upstairs as she glanced at her husband with a hopeful look.
"Please make the right decision. I want my best friend back.", she whispered as Peter laid on the couch turning on the television. They hadn't said a word that night.

====Back To The Present======

"That's the saddest thing I ever heard! P-P-Please say it ain't so! P-P-Please!", Roger sobbed as Jessica rubbed his back soothingly. Winnie nodded in confirmation as she broke the silence.
"Unfortunately, it's true. Right now, It's Thursday. Peter has until Friday evening to make his decision. Otherwise, he has no other choice but to sign his name. It's sad to be honest with you. Seeing couples in turmoil like this.", the blonde weasel said.
"That's awful. I hope Peter drops from his life of crime. That talk with Tinker Bell should knock some sense into him.", Jessica noted as Winnie agreed.
"It should. But it's nice catching up with you two. I must go now. I wish you two the best as fellow attorneys.", the weasel said bidding the couple farewell.
"You too, Winnie. We'll see you later.", Jessica waved as Winnie went to her car. She then drove off out of view. Roger looked at his wife with determination on his face. Jessica read what was obviously on his mind sharing the same sentiment.
"Love Cups, we gotta help Peter out. It's sad to see him go by the wayside like this. Tinker Bell suffered enough as is.", Roger admitted.
"I agree, Honey Bunny. And the way Winnie stated, he has until tomorrow night to do so. If only we know where Peter is.", Jessica said confused. Roger had a lightbulb in his head to call Herman for some leads.
"I got it, Love Cups. Herman knows where Peter is. Hopefully I can call him up and reach him in time.", Roger said as Jessica dialed Herman's phone number.
"I'm calling him right now. I hope he picks up.", she hoped as the phone's ringback played.

====At Herman's house======

Inside Herman's loft, the gruff baby and his girlfriend Mary Poppins were watching a movie cuddling with each other. They were snuggling up as the baby took a day off from paralegal work. He smirked to his lady holding a stogey.
"So, toots. Alone at last. Not havin' to work all day at the joint.", Herman said as Mary nodded.
"Yes, love. You working long hours can be stressful and keeps me worried. How can you do it?", the nanny wondered as Herman puffed on his cigar.
"Ah, ya get use to it. At least it gives out ggood pay. I ain't complainin',", the baby shrugged. Mary Poppins frowned at a box of cigars shaking her head.
"Seriously, Herman. This is the umpteenth cigar today. And this house of yours wafts cigar smoke. And it even bakes right into your clothes and the furniture. It's quite revolting.", she lectured. Herman shook his head with a smirk as he grinned.
"Come on, toots. Strong flavored cigars are the best. I have a load of Monte Cristos to last me. I've been smokin' these bad boys for decades. Never lost it's luster.", Herman noted nonchalantly. Mary Poppins sighed deciding to let it be. The nanny rubbed her boyfriend's back kissing his face tenderly. Herman grinned being naughty at her eyeing her up and down.
"Feelin' frisky, aren't we, toots? It's not even Saturday yet."
"Oh, you're such a tease. We can do it any night. If you behave yourself, I'll show you more of my lovely side making a night of wild animal passion.", Mary purred causing the gruff middle-aged baby's temperature to rise.
"I'm lookin' forward to it, toots.", he grinned slyly. Suddenly, his phone rang with Roger's ID as Herman groaned.
"I hope I'm not called in for work! Rog's got another thing comin'! Hey, toots. Slide me the phone, will ya?", Herman said as the nanny handed him the handset. The baby answered the call with his mind spoken.

Herman: Rog, you better have a good reason why you're callin' me in for work! Mary and I are just schmoozin'.
Roger: P-P-Please, Herman. It's not about work. It's about Peter Pan.

Herman: Rog, Peter's in jail. Remember? How the hell could he be in trouble?
Roger: Peter made bail yesterday. We just want to know where he normally hangs out at?

Herman's face was stunned at the mention of Peter making bail. He wanted to know what was up as he asked the rabbit some questions.

Herman: What? He made bail? But he was in the clink for two months. How the hell's that even possible?

Roger: His wife Tinker Bell bailed him out.

Herman: Really? That guy's mighty lucky to be out.
Roger: Not quite. Tinker Bell's filing for divorce after hearing about her husband's secret crime life.

Herman's jaws dropped as Mary catches the cigar putting it on the ash tray. The baby shook off his stupor stunned at the matter.

Herman: For real? I'm not surprised in the least.
Roger: They haven't divorced yet. Peter has until Friday night to decide whether to choose her or go back to a life of crime. I need to help him. He hasn't been the same since Disney let him go.

Herman: Hmmm. It's true that Pete's fallen by the wayside. I'll fill ya in on where Peter normally hangs out at. His house is right near 233 Lakeshore Drive. I'm certain he returned to his old stompin' grounds.

Roger: Thanks, pal. I need to speak to him. He has to get out the game and fast.
Herman: Look, Rog. As much as we want Pete to change, it's up to him to want to do so.

Roger: I know. But Tinker Bell's suffered enough. She's our friend and we can't sit by and watch them suffer further.
Herman: True. I hope you know what you're doing. But I wish ya luck. If you excuse me, Mary and I would like to schmooze.
Roger: Oh Okay. See ya later.

Herman hung up the phone and was puzzled about Peter and Tinker Bell facing divorce. Herman, Tinker Bell and Peter go way back during the Golden Age and bridging to Silver Age of Animation. The Rabbits and Herman were happy for the couple before their big break at Disney with their smash hit "Peter Pan" in 1953. Hearing about Peter's decline afterwards hit Herman and those that knew him hard like a ton of bricks. Years later, people were running rumors of Peter running a bootlegging ring plus other means to support himself and his wife. It wasn't true at first thus leaving it all alone. It was Chip and Dale who uncovered the truth of his schemes with the help of Officer Elli that really shined the light of the situation. This made Tinker Bell angry and deceived of what Peter did all those years ago. Herman sighed to himself looking at the newspaper with the mugshot of Peter Pan, Officer Putty, the Coca-Cola CGI Polar Bear, Bob the Viking and others involved.
"Pete, you sure changed a lot. Hope you get yourself together.", the baby said softly. Mary picked up on his mood and wanted to soothe him.
"is something troubling you, darling? You seem melancholy.", the nanny noted as the baby pointed to Sweet Pete's mugshot. Mary nodded soothing her boyfriend in her arms.
"I see. He's not the same for certain. He was not the boy we remembered. It's like he grew apart instead of growing up.", the nanny said as Herman agreed. The couple just sat their in the same position hoping for the best for Peter.

========With Roger and Jessica======

The two attorneys drove through the neighborhood looking for Peter's house. They hope the address was correct that Herman gave them. Roger in the passenger's seat grew worried for the once Disney star. Jessica picked up on her husband's mood understanding how he felt.

"Love Cups, I'm worried about Peter and Tink. We know what it's like to lose our star power and want to feel relevant again.", the rabbit said sadly. Jessica gazed in her husband's eyes with empathy.
"I see what you mean, Honey Bunny. Truth is, we never know when our time as stars could end. Yes, it's depressing for a toon but it happens.", she said somberly.

"I know. I remember us getting laid off from RK Maroon Studios as it went bankrupt. It was the saddest thing of my life. Looking back at it now, I could've turned out like Peter did. I couldn't imagine being like that.", the rabbit shuddered. Jessica had a worried look on her face hearing her husband pouring out his concerns.
"Honey Bunny, how long did you feel like this?", the ginger wondered as Roger sighed.
"It was years ago a little after CGIs had a rise of popularity. When we got laid off, I was scared of what would come of us or even me. I know what Peter did was wrong but he loved his wife that he wanted to support her and get by. It's just that he did it the wrong way. I sometimes think of what I would've become if I let showbiz consume me like how Peter suffered. It was the love you have for me that kept me from going down that dark path. No one wants to be left behind or forgotten. No toon wants that.", Roger said scared and concerned as he poured out his feelings. Jessica pulled at a stop sign as she gave Roger a needed hug and a kiss.

"Honey Bunny. Look at me. You will never turn out like Peter. I haven't called you my pillar of strength for nothing. When we got laid Off, we always found a way to adapt and grow. You always found the bright side of any situation and deciding to help toons out in need was the best thing you've ever done. That's why I've married you long ago. Yes, you could've done what Peter did but you chose to stay strong for yourself and those you care about. Never forget that.", Jessica lectured firmly but gently with strong admiration, love and passion. Roger smiled as his spirits were lifted.
"Thanks, Love Cups. I needed that.", the rabbit honestly thanked his wife. The couple smiled at each other until they pulled right into the driveway of the Pan residence. However, the car is absent confusing the couple.
"Looks like Pete's not here, Jessica.", Roger said disappointed.
"No. He should be here. Tinker Bell usually drives the car. She probably went to a friend's house to give each other some space. Peter and yourself have one thing in common, not great ddrivers.", Jessica playfully had a foxy grin. Roger chuckled to himself at his wife's observation. They cut the Lexus off and got out the car walking up the path to the door ringing the doorbell.

"Who the hell is it?! If it's a salesman, I ain't buyin' jack!", Peter grumbled from the other side of the door.
"Jeepers, who spat in his cereal?", the rabbit asked as Jessica sighed.
"Beats me. But he sure is quite a grouch.", she noted ringing the doorbell again.
"Okay I'm comin', hell!", Peter yelled coming closer to the door. The door opened revealing to be a grouchy Peter staring at the attorneys. Roger smiled extending for a handshake.
"Hi, Peter. P-P-P-Please to see ya again! How ya holdin' up?", the rabbit said as Peter huffed.
"Peachy. What else is new?", he sarcastically noted. Jessica glared not liking his attitude as they went inside. Once there, they sat in the family room on different chairs. The silence was tense for a while until Peter scoffs.
"Okay, Rabbits. What do you want with me anyway? I was goin' to head for the bar for a drink down the street.", Peter grumbled.
"Look, Peter. We heard about what happened with you and Tinker Bell today.", Jessica noted as Peter scoffs.
"Yeah. My old lady bailed me out yesterday. I was hopin' she could snuggle with me but all I got is a cold shoulder instead.", Peter groused. Roger piped up as he wanted to try and make his friend see the bigger Picture.
"Peter, Tink's been worried about you. You must understand how she feels. She hated seein' ya turn to a life of crime. Everyone has heard about what you did to the innocent toons including Monterey Jack.", the rabbit noted. Peter had an annoyed look on his face.

" You think I don't know that? No(bark), Sherlock. Tink's been chewin' my ass out lecturin' me after all I did for her for many years. How the hell we were able to live comfortable?", the bootlegger scoffed. Jessica had to hold her composure not liking the way he's snapping at Roger like that. The rabbit stood strong and had to defend Tinker Bell.

"P-P-Please listen to me. All Tinker Bell wanted is her best friend back. She's not the only one who saw you go to the dark side. I have, Love Cups has, Herman, Mickey and many others. You were almost put away for a longtime. But somebody here does care about you enough to let you out for a second chance.", Roger pleaded but Peter stomped his foot in anger.
"The hell you know, rabbit?! My bootlegging operation's busted and I lost everything because people refuse to avoid sticking their noses where they didn't belong? Hell, my boys are behind bars! And for the record, how the hell are you unfazed? You and your old lady here got laid off from RK Maroon years ago. The word travels fast you know. You're just like those chipmunks 30 years back. Irrelevant.", Peter yelled as Jessica seethed causing her fists to clinch. Roger shook his head not liking his friend's attitude.
"That's not true. It's sad how Disney kicked you to the curb after what happened. But I know what you're goin' through.", Roger said with empathy. Peter scoffs at the rabbit's pleas.
"If that's the case, then why aren't you taking what's yours? I did what I had to do. Tink wasn't in the best of shape either as far as jobs go. Sure, she appeared in Disney's logos on VHS tapes, a sequel no one demands for with a look alike schmo, residuals from our movies, a few standalone films with her namesake. And it all didn't help that much. Even the same schmo workin' with Tink starred in a show called Jake and the Neverland Pirates.", the grouch ranted as Roger nodded.
"That means Tinker Bell's helpin' ya by supportin' ya. She really loves you this much if she's willing to do all that. Heck, Jessica here loves me so much that I didn't go by the wayside. When I feel blue during those times we got laid off, I think of her. I suggest you do the same for Tink. Trust me. It works swell.", Roger smiled his toothy grin only for Peter to snap yanking Roger by the ears towards his face looking like a rabid dog. This startles Jessica watching her husband get yanked like that.
"Hey! P-P-P-Please let me go! Petey, go easy, pal!", the rabbit begged. Peter clinched his teeth getting sick of the rabbit's pleading.
"Cut the crap, rabbit! I did try to think of Tink! She's being ungrateful by leaving me out to dry! You both bringing up on how I should just drop what I'm doing like it's easy! Tink didn't check on how I was doing this morning! She just left the hell out of here with the car to who knows where! How do you think I feel? Like hell! So don't come here with this bull!", Peter growled as Roger struggled. Suddenly, a hard slap hits Peter upside the head causing him to release Roger. Jessica growled like an angry cat glaring at the ex-bootlegger with a vicious protective side. Peter rubbed the spot Jessica slapped him on as he grunted from the sting. The ginger checked to see if Roger was alright before turning her attention to Peter. She had a disgusted look on her face before speaking up.
"You think you're the only one feeling like that?! Many toons face a similar situation you're facing right now! You have an opportunity to make things right and yet you complain and are selfish not giving a damn!", Jessica yelled as Peter glared.
"So what?! Why do you care about mine and Tink's situation?!"

"Because we're getting sick of what you've become! You use to be a happy soul that Tink fell in love with! But after finding out what happened after Disney fired you changed forever! You lead a life of crime filled with violence and greed that pushed Tink away! I honestly didn't want to tell her what you did decades ago! It would kill her so much worse than dip ever could! You have a woman that loves you dearly and would do anything for you hell and back! She's planning on leaving you yet she's given you an opportunity to make a choice and you're not taking it seriously! You have until tomorrow to think long and hard! And your boys won't be here to save you! It's either her or your bootlegging empire! She's ashamed and disgusted of your actions and you need to get yourself together and do it and do it now!", Jessica yelled firmly sick and tired of Peter not caring one bit of his predicament. The ex-bootlegger glared at the Rabbits before pointing at the path to the front door.
"Get out! Just get out!", Peter lowly warned as Roger and Jessica felt disappointed yet had a stance on leaving the door open for him if he's willing to change. They silently glanced at Peter before heading out the door. Once they've gone out, Peter sighed sadly with a tear coming out of his eye. He looked at the scrapbook of himself in his Original boy form and Tinker Bell flying through the skies followed by a picture shot of them kissing passionately. All the memories made him sad and filled with pain.

"Oh, tink. If only you'd understood why I truly did all this. Dammit, dammit, dammit! I guess she'll see me nothing more than a convict. It's hopeless.", Peter said as the last two words echoed throughout the empty house.

Roger feeling defeated wasn't as hungry at home even though Jessica cooked him his favorite being carrot soup. The rabbit looked at the clock being 7:30 as Jessica picked up on his mood. The ginger looked at his bowl still full as the rabbit twirled his spoon around. He looked up at Jessica with a sad look in his eyes.
"Love Cups, I don't know what we're going to do about Peter. I don't want to give up on him completely. There's still some good left in him. I just know it. It has to be.", Roger admitted. Jessica got from her chair and embraced him in a hug.
"I don't want to give up on him either, Honey Bunny. It's up to him whether or not he wants to change.", Jessica noted while stroking Roger's back.
"B4 hout, Love Dove. He has only 24 hours to make his decision. I understand it's up to him to change but at the same time, I don't want to let any toon down. If Eddie was here, he'd knock a lot of sense into Peter roughing him up a little to have him see the big picture. In and out the courtroom, every toon deserves an opportunity to have their lives better than before. If I leave Peter hanging like this, I'd let Tinker Bell down. It's like she's his family. The same way you are to me. That's why I'm sad right now. We care about him and I don't want him to live with regret of a situation that could've been fixed.", the rabbit said in guilt only for Jessica to empathize with him by hugging him tighter.
"Oh, Honey Bunny. You won't let anyone down. This is Peter's decision to change or not. We did what we could to reason with him. But his stubbornness could be his downfall. Hopefully tomorrow, he can choose carefully before 7:30 hits. I'll see what I can do with the girls to console Tinker Bell. Winnie will be at the Pan's house tomorrow with the paperwork ready to process. Maybe our intervention could help both Peter and her out.", Jessica suggested. Roger felt comfortable with that idea.
"That works perfectly, Love Cups. Maybe Chip, Dale and I could talk some sense into him. They dealt with him before and maybe they can help me save Peter and tink's marriage. But first, my soup's getting cold.", Roger sheepishly at the last sentence causing Jessica to giggle. The couple ate their soup in peace. Once Roger fell fast asleep at 8:00, Jessica made some phone calls to have a girl talk.

Moments later, the girls being Lena Hyena, Snow White, Tinker Bell, her sister Red made it in the living room to have a talk. Tinker Bell felt nervous due to the attention shining down on her for obvious reasons.
"Girls, I appreciate the concerns but I'm firm with my decision. Peter has under 24 hours to come clean or that's that.", the fairy politely said only for Red to cross her arms.
"Hold It, Tink. We understand your decisions. But we want you to think things through. Some people leave too early without doing an evaluation.", Red advised.
"Red's right, hun. You shouldn't jump ship just yet. Now I'm not saying to let him dog you out while you stay. We're just saying not to do it too early. You gotta do it at the right moment.", Jessica advised. Lena added in her two cents regarding her love life.
"Tink, I feel your pain. I had my heart broken by the best man I ever had. His name was Yosemite Sam.", she whined with her lip trembling. Snow gently tried to diffuse the situation.
"Um, Lena? Sam didn't like you like that. He preferred to be friends.", the princess said but Lena continued on her theatrics.
"But it's true, Snow. Sam left me for no good reason. I loved him so much.", Lena trembled as Red facepalmed.
"Lena, not again.", she whined.
"I was devastation, girls! I was devastation!", Lena covered her face in shame. Tinker Bell raised an eyebrow before speaking to the kooky redhead.
"Lena, don't you mean devastated?", the fairy corrected only for Jessica to shake her head.
"Ignore her, Tink. Lena got that from a movie of Tyler Perry. Anyway, do you love Peter?", the a asked as Tink nodded.
"Of course I do. I'm just frustrated with myself and at Peter as well. There's got to be a reason why he turned out the way he did. It's more than just his way of having us live comfortably.", the fairy noted.
"Hmm. If that's the case, I suggest you find out from him tomorrow. By then, he might have cooled off.", Snow advised as Tinker Bell agreed. Lena had a lightbulb over her head with an idea.
"What is it, Lena? You have a plan for Tink?", Jessica asked the kooky fellow redhead. Lena had a wide smile on her face.
"You should cook breakfast for your man and say good morning, honey.", Lena said as the girls got confused.
"Uh, okay?", Tinker said sheepishly.
"Thanks, dear. Make sure the grits is boiling hot just the way he likes it. And at the right moment, WAM! You scald his ungrateful tail to the ceiling! Have a nice skillet with some weight on it and then you throw the grits and swat. Gritball in a nutshell!", Lena laughed causing Tinker Bell to gasp. Jessica, Snow and Red were stunned at the crazy idea.
"Lena, no! Hell no! Don't teach her such a thing like that!", Jessica chastised as Red facepalmed.
"What is wrong with you, girl? We're trying to help Peter not scald him!", Red groaned.
"It worked on Sam when he played patti-cake with another woman.", Lena smiled as Tinker Bell had a devilish grin only for Snow to stop her train of thought.
"Don't even think of doing such a thing, Tinky.", Snow warned causing the fairy to giggle sheepishly. Jessica and Red sighed at Lena for an Outburst like that.
"Lena, you watch too much of that Madea movie collection. Anyway, if Peter does change and wishes to be with you, you gotta set some boundaries. You can't let Peter do something like that again.", Jessica advised.

"She's right, dear. Peter can't blow his second chance. He needs to prove to you that he can do that. Your rules should be, "if we're going to be together, you need to abide by my rules and if you break those rules, I break your neck.", Snow said earnig a glare from Jessica shocked that the princess said something like that.
"Snow!"

"She's right, Tink. Break the rules and Peter gets it. Give me $25 to get him for you. I got him.", Lena grinned only for Jessica to shake her head disapprovingly. Tinker Bell shrugged at Snow and Lena's antics but knew that they were right that boundaries needs to be set in order.
"Aside from beating Peter up even though his actions warrant this, I will need to set healthy boundaries if Peter changes by tomorrow. I don't want to lose him again. Girls, I'm glad you're all there for me. I was staying at Vidia's for the time being just to get some space.", the fairy said as the ladies understood her situation.
"It's okay, Tink. We understand why you stayed over at Vidia's today. Take time for yourself as much as you need. Peter will come around. But if he chooses to stay in the bootlegging game, it's time to move on to something better. Even though us toons live forever, that's not a good reason to waste time for yourself like that with someone who refuses to change. At the end, you did the best you could loving this man and that's all you can do for him. Understand?", Jessica said sagely as Tinker Bell agreed.
"Yes. I'll remember that. Tomorrow's the final test for Peter and just so you know, my lawyer Winnie Weasel will be present at her office. I got a call from her today and Peter needs to be there before 7:30 with a decision.", the fairy said firmly and sincere. The girls understood her statement as Jessica spoke up for the others.
"Hopefully, Roger and the boys can help your husband tomorrow. My Honey Bunny enlisted Chip and Dale plus a certain relationship expert.", Jessica said as Tinker Bell asked in curiosity.
"Wait. Peter's still salty about the chipmunks putting him in prison. I wonder if it's a good idea?", Tinker Bell asked concerned about the chipmunks.
"He shouldn't be doing such a thing. After all, he's fighting to save the marriage.", Red noted.
"Oh yeah. His parole officer told him that he shouldn't be caught in any more criminal activity. Let alone illegal possessions of dip. He made a plea bargain lessening his sentence since the dip hasn't been used from it's vial. If he gets caught with that again, he's back in jail for a long time.", the fairy said in worry but she held her composure. The ladies hung out for a bit at the Rabbits to chat lightening the mood. For the time being, they decide to just put it on the backburner for tonight.

====Tomorrow at 11:00AM======

Roger is with the chipmunks Chip and Dale in their car on their way to the Pans to talk some sense into Peter. Knowing what happened two months earlier, the chipmunks were a little on edge seeing their nemesis again. The fact that Roger told them of Tinker Bell paying for his bail shocked them to the core. After what happened to Monterey Jack and the other toons in a similar fate, no one could blame them for feeling flabbergasted like a punch to the gut. However, after Roger told them of Peter on borrowed time before Tinker Bell possibly divorces him that they had a change of heart.
"I appreciate you guys helping me talk some sense into Peter. Yesterday, it was a doozy.", Roger said as Chip nodded in understanding.
"It's okay, Roger. We're glad to help. It's like our show's motto, "No case too big, no case too small.", Chip noted driving the vehicle as Dale sung the Rescue Rngers theme song only for Chip to shush him. Chip had something on his mind relating to Peter as he spoke to Roger.
"Roger, when Dale and I exposed Sweet Pete for his bootlegging ring, I never knew the real reason why he would turn to a life of crime. It doesn't make sense to me.", the logical munk sighed. Dale rolled his eyes at his friend thinking he forgot so quickly.
"You heard what he said, Chip. He was out of the job after his film was a smash hit for no reason. What else do you want?", he said perplexed. Roger shook his head and looked at Dale for a moment.
"It could be deeper than what it seems. The clue we have so far is his wife Tinker Bell. It appears that she loved Peter so much she would do anything for him. They were married for a long time. It's as long as Jessica and I's marriage Love can make people do crazy things.", Roger said honestly. Chip agreed as Dale raised an eyebrow but kind of got where it's going.
"I kind Of agree with the educated guess. Peter did something to make money to support his family even if it was the wrong way to do so. Maybe it was his way of reciprocating it.", Chip guessed as Dale had a worry on his face..
"I understand now but how can we convince Sweet Pete? We have until 7:30 tonight before Tinker Bell expects an answer. How are we going to pull that off?", Dale wondered as Chip assured his best friend.
"We'll find a way through this. The same way we became friends again after 30 years apart, we can help Sweet Pete turn his life around and win his wife back.", Chip said confidently.
"Exactly. We can't give up on him just yet. I believe he can change and with Donkey's help—", Roger was soon interrupted by Chip with a surprised look.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Donkey? As In Dr. Donkey the Love Doctor? Are you sure about this?", Chip said concerned.
"P-P-Please. He's a natural. He's married to Draagon off the set. They're doing quite well for themselves. Donkey's a love coach. With his charisma and finesse, I'm sure we'll make it through.", Roger said confidently as Chip raised an eyebrow.
"Isn't Donkey's wife's name Sasha? Dragon's just her stage name. Oh how original DreamWorks is at times.", the straightlaced munk sarcastically jabbed at Disney's rival. Soon, they reached the driveway with an empty space at the Pans.
"Peter's not here.", Dale said only for Roger to shake his head.
"He's here. It's just that Tinker Bell has the car at the moment. She's staying at VIdia's for some space.", the rabbit explained.
"Whoa, Sweet Pete's definitely in the doghouse for sure.", Dale noted only for Chip to shake his head.
"Yes and he'll be completely in the pound if we don't intervene. Even though Pete was responsible for the trouble he's caused, we still need to get him out of the crime life the best we can. We're already here. We don't have a moment to lose.", Chip explained as the trio head for the door. They braced themselves for action hoping the last resort is worth it. Not too far behind, Donkey got out of Benny the Cab and followed them in order to set things straight. The trio noticed his presence and acknowledged him that it's go time. Roger rang the doorbell signaling their last chance of convincing. The door revealed to be a depressed Peter ending the show.

To Be Continued

A/N: That's Part 1 of this episode, folks. I had Tinker Bell as Peter Pan's wife off the set. I figured I have them married in this story. Tinker Bell should've been in Rescue Rangers to talk Sweet Pete out of the crime life and come home with her. Snow White and Mary Poppins also appear as Disney cameos.

Funny since FF writer CallieCatter paired Baby Herman with Mary Poppins in her Roger Rabbit stories though MP is her book version and not Disney's. I'm using MP as her Disney self for Herman. Before anyone asks why, remember that Herman off the set is a gruff middle aged man in toon baby form capable of raunchy adult behavior. It seems fair that he dates attractive women anyway. Oh as for my easter egg, I use Disney character's prison numbers based on their release debut. Example being Peter Pan's jumpsuit number being 02051953 based off the film of the same name's release date. It's a fun take on their prison IDs. And we'll see more of Winnie Weasel in the next chappy. Will Peter change his ways or will he lose Tinker Bell for good? Find out in Part 2 of The Boy Who Grew Apart in Rabbits At Law. LilMancub out and I'll see y'all in thw next one.