Ralph's Wonderful Life
At the request of jeh517, on Deviantart, I have decided to write this story. My Deviantart account is JDayton.
Even though Bert is my favourite character, the reason I chose Ralph, is because there are already 2 stories like this about Bert and 1 about Cedric.
I named Mellissa's parents Susan and Roman after Susan Roman, who voiced her. For those who didn't know, Susan Roman was also the voice of Champ Bear, from Care Bears. Richard is also my character.
Disclaimer, I don't own The Raccoons
Set just after the final episode Go for Gold
Enjoy
Chapter 1
The Visit
It was August long weekend and Ralph was not looking forward to it this year. Mellissa's parents, Susan and Roman Stevenson, would be arriving soon and Ralph didn't get along with them.
He tried, but they were not so friendly toward him. Bert and Lisa had left for Regina the day before since Lisa wanted to meet Bert's parents and they'd finally saved enough money to go. Another reason was because Lisa herself had graduated high school earlier in June and wanted to take a trip to celebrate before leaving for collage. She and Bert had started dating after he'd mailed her the gold medal from the triathlon that had been held recently and were growing closer.
Ralph was reading the paper, when Mellissa came in. "Hi honey," she called from the front door.
"Hi Mellissa," Ralph answered, unable to hide his depression.
"Ralph," Mellissa answered annoyed, as she sat beside him. "You promised to be nice to my parents."
"I'm always nice to them. Why don't you tell them to be nice for a change?"
"You know that they love you," Mellissa answered angrily.
Ralph scoffed. "Really, so when they come in and Roman says You still married to him and Susan says You could have done much better, that means they love me huh?"
"I know they're a little hard on you, but you need to try harder to get along with them," Mellissa answered a bit more calmly.
"Fine, but they say anything mean and I'll be staying at George and Nicole's until they go."
"Ralph Raccoon. What has gotten into you? You can't treat me or my parents like that."
"Oh no? Watch me."
Mellissa wanted to yell at her husband, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. She went to answer it.
There were her parents, right on time. "Hi sweetie," said her father Roman. He is about the same height as Bert, but with straight ears and a straight nose. He was wearing a 1940s style white long sleeved shirt with a collar. "Hi dad," said Mellissa. They hugged and kissed. She turned to her mother Susan. "Hi mom."
"Hi sweetheart. It's so good to see you," she answered excitedly, as they hugged and kissed. Susan is about Ralph and Mellissa's height and a spitting image of Mellissa, except with darker eyes and slightly greying fur like her husband. She was wearing a spring green 1940s style dress. They were kind of old fashioned, even though they were only in their 40s like George and Nicole.
"It's good to see you guys too," said Mellissa. "Come in."
"Thanks," they said.
They looked at Ralph, who had the paper up so they couldn't see his face. "You still married to him?" asked Roman in a shameful tone.
"You could've done much better," snorted Susan.
Ralph lowered the paper, glared at them and then at Mellissa. "Nice to see you guys too," he answered sarcastically. He raised the paper.
Susan and Roman shook their heads. "Should we get you guys settled?" asked Mellissa.
"Why not," they answered as they followed Mellissa upstairs.
They were surprised when Mellissa led them into Bert's room. "Where's Bert?" asked Susan.
"He and his girlfriend went to Regina for the weekend," answered Mellissa. "She wanted to meet his parents and celebrate her high school graduation."
"Bert has a girlfriend?" asked Roman, even more surprised. "How long have they been together?"
"They met less than 6 months ago and started out as friends. They started dating about 2 months ago," said Mellissa.
"This sounds like the first time he's ever been in a relationship," said Susan. "You've never said anything about him being in love."
"It is his first time," said Mellissa. "She's also the first girl he ever dated."
"Who else has he dated?" asked Roman.
"We held a bachelor auction to raise money for Lady Baden Baden's social society," answered Mellissa. "He only raised $1.50 and had to lend the money to some 9 year old girl. I can't remember her name."
"Guess he was never a ladies man," joked Roman. "So what's this girl's name?"
"Lisa Raccoon," said Mellissa. "She's mine and Ralph's niece. Remember George and Nicole?"
"You mean the brother of your so called husband?" Susan asked surprised.
"Yes that's the one," Mellissa answered rolling her eyes. "Remember George met and married Nicole after he moved to the city. They also have a 9 year old son named Bentley. He and Bert are like brothers."
"Of course we remember them," said Susan. "We were at their wedding."
"Oh yeah," said Mellissa. "I forgot that. I wasn't even 2 at the time."
They all laughed.
"We'd like to meet Bentley and Lisa sometime," said Roman. "They sound like nice people."
"And it'll be nice to see George and Nicole again," added Susan.
"They are," said Mellissa. "In fact they moved out here about 5 months ago. George lost his job in the city and got hired at K.N.O.X. TV to host a cooking show called Chef Surprise. Maybe we can go to their place for coffee after supper."
"Sounds good," said Susan.
"We look forward to meeting Lisa as well," said Roman.
"Well. I'll let you guys get settled," said Mellissa. "I have to check the pot roast." She went downstairs.
Susan and Roman began to unpack. Bert and Mellissa had taken the top bunk down and pushed the 2 beds together. Bert had cleaned his room thoroughly before he left.
"I wonder if Bert will be married to Lisa someday," said Susan.
"Don't know," said Roman. "We'll just have to wait and see."
Meanwhile downstairs, Ralph was in an even worse mood than before.
"I told you," he said in a slightly raised voice. "They say that every time."
"Oh Ralph," said a fed up Mellissa. "Get over it. They let us marry didn't they?"
"Yeah and then they started treating me differently. They only let us marry, because you pressured them. I knew I shouldn't have stayed home this weekend."
Mellissa lost it. "I WONDER IF I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE IN MARRYING YOU."
Ralph had never been so upset. "What did you say?" he asked through clenched teeth.
Before Mellissa could answer, Susan and Roman came downstairs.
"What's he done to you now?" asked Roman balling up his fists.
"Stay out of this. It doesn't concern you," Mellissa answered angrily.
"You're right. It doesn't concern them," said Ralph, even more angrily. "If that's the way you want it, then I'm out of here."
He headed toward the front door. "Where are you going?" demanded Mellissa.
"As far away from here as I can get. See ya." He slammed the door and headed for the Standard Office.