Lupin and Fujiko burst into the hideout, with big smiles. They were holding the Egyptian battery as if it were a gift from the heavens. "Jigen, Goemon!" he shouted. "Boy, do I have a surprise for you!"

Jigen and Goemon were relaxing on the couch. Jigen's eyes went wide when Lupin and Fujiko ran inside, but Goemon looked as stoic as ever. He opened one eye. "Lupin, what is that you're carrying?" he asked.

Lupin coughed. He straightened up, and looked at his friends with big, sad-puppy eyes. "Only an apology gift." He sniffled. "I was so upset for snapping at you two, I even convinced Fujiko to help me get it."

Fujiko nodded solemnly. Behind her back, she was holding the wires that were attached to the battery.

Jigen leaned forward. "Yeah? And what the hell is this?"

"It's an Egyptian artifact," said Fujiko. "The ancient Egyptians used this kind of battery for healing purposes."

"Right. It's only appropriate for healing our friendship." Lupin stepped forward. He bowed slightly, and held out the pillars.

Jigen and Goemon inspected the battery. They turned to each other and Goemon leaned in close to Jigen, whispering something. Jigen nodded in response.

Jigen looked back to Lupin. "Okay, Lupin, we'll accept this stupid thing." He took one pillar, and Goemon took the other. "Now what?" asked Jigen.

Lupin stepped away from them. He grinned and gestured to Fujiko. Fujiko smiled sweetly and pressed the contacts together. Electricity shot through the wires and surged through the pillars. Jigen and Goemon spasmed and dropped the pillars. The battery rolled across the floor as Goemon and Jigen collapsed onto the couch. Their bodies twitched a bit.

"Yes!" Lupin jumped for joy. He grabbed Fujiko and gave her a big kiss. "I'll get you all the crowns in the world, baby!"

"Mmm..." Fujiko looked up at him, a dreamy look in her eyes. "I know you will, lover." She teasingly pushed Lupin away. "But shouldn't we check up on our dear friends?"

Lupin nodded. He walked over to Jigen and Goemon, and saw they weren't twitching anymore. He leaned down. "Hey, you! Sleepyheads! Wake up already!" he screamed.

Jigen and Goemon slowly sat up. They looked groggy, and were rubbing their heads. "Lupin... what happened?" asked Goemon.

Lupin pointed to the pillars on the floor. "Well, I let you guys know I knew you were faking all along, and we all made up. Then the four of us were on a heist together, stealing this memory-erasing battery, but then you guys just couldn't resist playing around with it. And I warned you! Tsk, tsk. Long story short, you two got zapped, and Fuji-cakes and I were kind enough to bring you back here for some rest."

Jigen scowled. "Oh yeah? I bet this was really Fujiko's fault. I can just feel it."

Fujiko crossed her arms. "You're just saying that because you're jealous. You don't have a lover of your own," she cooed.

"My Magnum is my lover."

"And what's your opinion, Goemon?" Lupin smirked. "Don't you want someone of your very own?"

Goemon made a low sound. "My lifestyle allows me no time for such things."

To Lupin, the room seemed to brighten. The whole scene looked serene to him, like it was out of some chintzy coffee commercial. "Why don't you guys get you rest." He was teary-eyed. "I have a date with the crown of Yonaguni, and then a date with my Fujiko."

Goemon looked away. "We can not stop you."

"Thanks, Goe—I mean, you're just jealous! See ya!" Lupin and Fujiko stomped out of the hideout, feigning annoyance. But as soon as they got into the car, they laughed.

"Everything's right in the world." Lupin started the car, and drove off into the night.

A jazzy little pop song begins playing. It sounds like a cute love song.

LUPIN:

I ain't got any worries, and
she's taking all the money,
but luck crawled back my way even though it was slow.
When I used those pillars,
their luck disappeared.
They'll never even know they cared.

I've got my Kings and Aces
and I'm winnin' at the races.
Since they're unlucky,
they'll both run back to me,
so, baby, I'll keep flyin',
as my passion's burnin',
till the day you marry me.

Lucky, they can't be lucky in love.
All their fortune tellin' can't do 'em no good.
Funny, 'cause just when I felt unlucky,
Fuji-cakes was there for me.
There for me...

A short solo plays before the next verse.

Got their icy hearts to offer
but their romance is over.
All they're gonna do is sing the blues.
But Fujiko, I'm with you,
so I know what I'll do.
So hopelessly in love with you.

I've got my Kings and Aces
and I'm winnin' at the races.
Since they're so unlucky,
they'll both run back to me,
so, baby, I'll keep flyin',
as my passion's burnin',
till the day you marry me.

Lucky, they can't be lucky in love,
all their fortune tellin' can't do 'em no good.
Funny, 'cause just when I felt unlucky,
baby, you were there for me.
There for me...

Glancing at Fujiko one last time, Lupin puts pedal to the metal and races away into the night. The stars twinkle up above, and a green band over the horizon shows that morning is just around the corner.