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Belongs to NBC. Takes place before the reconciliation scene in the Max.
Zack burst into Deke's living room, ignoring the fact that the two were watching television.
"Dude, there's a new thing. It's called knocking," Deke told him, taking his eyes away from the screen.
"I really messed up, guys," Zack announced.
"Again?" Cheryl and Deke chorused. Deke turned off the t.v.
"Yes, again," Zack said.
"What'd you do?" Deke questioned.
"Well, you know the project I was working on--the friendship bracelets?" Zack questioned.
"Yeah?" Deke queried.
"Well, I treated everyone like dirt, so they broke away from me and came up with buddy bands. I got jealous and put them out of business, so they put me out of business," Zack told them.
"I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are an idiot," Cheryl sighed.
"I know, I know. It was stupid. But what do I do?" Zack wondered.
"Here's a novel idea: why don't you try talking to them?" Cheryl suggested.
"And have them lynch me? Unh-uh," Zack disagreed, shaking his head.
"Come on, it can't be that bad," Deke encouraged.
"Hulk, it's Sonic," Cheryl reminded him.
"Oh, right," Deke realized. "So, what do you think, Dreamer?" he questioned.
"I just told you what I think," Cheryl responded.
"You really think they'll take me back?" Zack asked.
"We would," Cheryl and Deke chorused.
"All right, I'll go," Zack sighed. He walked out the door.