CHAPTER THIRTEEN
"Well, I see you've got the invitation too", Timmy said as he opened his lunch box. The poster that Trixie had made had been placed in the space between his school locker door and the latch. Tootie had walked up to where Timmy was sitting and he saw the same poster on her tray.
"I'm not exactly great at videogames", Tootie replied, "So I'm wondering why she asked me to this party of hers".
"Well, the fact that Trixie saw fit to invite us both must mean something", Timmy said, "so lets do so. We can always leave if things get out of hand".
"Oh, by the way, Vicky is now in her new apartment. It's on Evergreen Terrace. You can't miss it. It's the one with storm clouds hanging over it", Tootie said.
"So what's happening with Vicky's old room?" Timmy asked.
"Mom's now using it as a sewing room. The hidden compartments that Vicky used to house her weapons makes great storage space", Tootie replied.
"Must make for a more pleasant environment for the very pretty Tootie Flannigan", Timmy said gallantly.
Tootie nodded and started eating (though with a blush to show that she appreciated his complement). Across the way, Trixie looked at them both. She actually felt good about inviting them both. That visit last night by Timantha helped put things back into perspective. Trixie thought back to the mall where both of them went after Timantha chatted with her.
"I still can't get over how much this feels like its washing all my troubles away", Timantha said while her hair and nails were being tended to in the mall beauty salon.
"It is pleasant. Even more so when it's shared with a friend", Trixie replied. What made it even better was that 'Kissy–Kissy–Goo-Goo' was playing on the salon television screen, and both of them really enjoyed that soap opera.
After getting their hair and nails done, both of them looked positively radiant. It made for a marked change for Trixie as she had first entered the mall in her boy disguise. Both of them had first made a bee-line for the comic book store (where indeed the latest issue of Skull-Squisher was in stock), and then – after Trixie quickly went to a rest room to change back into her skirt, went to the video arcade.
Timantha was impressed with the improvement in Trixie's playing skills. She wondered why she would even bother with a cheat ring. It turned out to be quite a lot of competitive fun between the two, with Timantha barely edging Trixie out.
"I hope you can make it to the video party on Saturday", Trixie said to Timantha after they left the beauty salon.
"I'll try, but it might be a good idea to not only invite Timmy Turner, but also his girlfriend in order to show that there are no hard feelings", Timantha suggested.
"All right", Trixie acquiesced, "I suppose it would be the thing to do, but you've got to promise me that you'll be there too".
Timantha thought about it, and then nodded. There was a way it could be done.
"You want to do what?" Wanda said after Timantha got back home (Mr. and Mrs. Turner hadn't come home yet, so she could get back unhindered).
"Trixie wants Timantha there tomorrow night and Tootie expects Timmy there as well, so this is the best way to do it. At least it won't be like that time we nearly drove Vicky nuts", Timantha said.
"Well, when you make the wish, be very careful about how you say it. Remember what happened with your imaginary friend when you wished him up?" Wanda reminded her.
"Okay then," Timantha said, "I wish that there was a Timmy look-alike next to me who will act like me and follow my instructions, but will not be able to call upon either you or Cosmo to make any wishes".
"Sounds okay," Wanda said as she raised her wand.
With a POOF, a doppelganger of Timmy Turner appeared next to Timantha. Timantha nodded approvingly.
"Think you can keep Tootie company tonight, go to Trixie's party tomorrow night, and be super competitive?" Timantha asked the new Timmy.
"No problem, Timantha", the doppelganger replied, "and you'll be able to keep Trixie company while I'm doing this".
"That's the plan", Timantha nodded.
Just then, Timantha and 'Timmy' heard footsteps coming up the stairs.
"Uh, oh", Timantha said, "Mom and Dad's home. Quick, I wish I was in the fishbowl with you both disguised as a goldfish".
"You know, two's company and three's a crowd", Cosmo opined. Wanda raised her wand and POOF: all three of them were in the fishbowl as goldfish. Timantha watched as 'Timmy' opened the door.
"We're home, Timmy", Mr. Turner said as he opened the door (thankfully not with the battering ram).
"Hi, Dad. Hi, Mom", 'Timmy' said, "Everything's been okay".
"Hey, I thought you had only two goldfish in your bowl, Timmy", Mrs. Turner said, "Where did you get the other fish?"
"Uh, internet?" 'Timmy' stammered out.
"Works for us", Mr. and Mrs. Turner replied, "Have a good night, Timmy", they both said, leaving the bedroom.
Timantha smiled with satisfaction. The Timmy doppelganger was behaving as he was supposed to. Things might work out pretty good. Besides, 'Timmy' would be going to school, leaving her a day off. When 'Timmy' returned, then he would be able to brief her…
"Everything is set," 'Timmy' said after he got home. Timantha was poofed back into human form when he returned.
"So Tootie got her invite as well?" Timantha asked.
"Yep. Also, Tad and Chad, plus A.J. and Chester are among the invitees, so it looks like its going to be well-attended", 'Timmy' added.
"Great", Timantha replied, "so what's happening next?"
"I'm taking Tootie out to a movie", 'Timmy' replied, "which will give you time to keep Trixie company". Almost on cue, Timantha's cell phone rang (one other thing that he had had Wanda poof up so that Trixie would be able to talk to her).
"Hi, Best Friend", Trixie's voice said over the phone.
"Hi, Trixie, what's up?" Timantha asked.
"A lot of things. So are you definitely coming over tomorrow night?" she asked.
"Yep. Looking forward to it", Timantha replied.
"Great. What are you doing tonight?" Trixie asked.
"Nothing offhand", Timmy replied. She had earlier thought about changing back into Timmy and putting 'Timmy' on ice until tomorrow, but 'Timmy' had a point. Trixie needed a friend and 'Timmy' could take care of Tootie.
"Great. So how about a sleepover this evening? I've got lots of things that we can do", Trixie suggested.
"That would be great, Trixie", Timantha replied.
"In that case, I'll be expecting you. Don't worry about bringing anything. I've got everything covered", Trixie assured her.
"Well then, it's a date. See you soon", Timantha said.
"See you", Trixie acknowledged, breaking the connection.
"Ooh, a slumber-party. Lots of gossip and make-up", Cosmo said teasingly. Timantha looked annoyed.
"You want to know once more which boy bands rock out loud?" Timantha asked Cosmo menacingly. Cosmo got that message loud and clear. He poofed up a zip that covered his mouth.
"I'll get over to Trixie's house. You take care of Tootie, and let me know tomorrow what happened", Timantha said to 'Timmy'.
"No problem", 'Timmy' replied.
"I wish both of you were items of jewelry on my person", Timantha said to Cosmo and Wanda. Immediately, Wanda poofed into a hair-band while Cosmo poofed into a bracelet.
"Well, let's get going. It's going to be a busy night for both of us", Timantha said.
Friday evening went fine for all concerned. While 'Timmy' and Tootie were out enjoying a movie, Timantha had stayed over at Trixie's house. Trixie had proved to be a wonderful host, providing sleeping clothes, snacks, and entertainment. Timantha's girl mind slipped easily into the DVD shows that Trixie showed, plus the use of make-up, and the girl-chat that is a hallmark of such sleepovers.
"Thanks for coming, Timantha", Trixie said after the last video was shown. She had also pulled out from her secret stash some of the boy comics she kept hidden from her mother, which both were avidly reading.
"It was my pleasure, Trixie", Timantha replied.
"Thanks for the movie, Timmy", Tootie said after they had left the cinema.
"It was my pleasure, Tootie", 'Timmy' replied. "You want to get something to eat before heading back?" 'Timmy' asked. Tootie nodded.
"A burger would sound good", Tootie suggested.
"A burger would sound good", Timantha said.
Trixie had offered to send out for some fast food. Timantha readily acquiesced. So by no small coincidence, Timantha and 'Timmy' were enjoying eating burgers in agreeable company. It was a nice way to mark the end of a pleasant evening for all concerned. Things were shaping up nicely for the video party tomorrow evening…