Our Nest Egg

Chapter 6

XoxoxoxoxoX

Author's Note: Final chapter, then it's on to wrapping up "What's A Panda To Do", another LPS fanfiction that will be released soon, hopefully! Thanks for all the lovely feedback! I gotta admit, this is probably one of my personal favorite fanfics I've done. C:

And to my guest reader, who has reviewed so generously, I'm sorry, I didn't even think of adding Josh into the story officially! XD Now that you've mentioned it, it could have been a good idea. Don't worry, I plan on writing/drawing a proper Josh/Blythe thing sooner or later!

XoxoxoxoxoX

It was almost time for the owners to pick up their pets. Shortly before their arrival, Blythe had asked if they had learned anything, and she couldn't help but be impressed and amazed with all they had learned in the short span of time they had attempted the experiment; Russel and Minka had learned the value of compromise, Penny Ling and Vinnie had learned the importance of taking responsibility seriously, Pepper and Sunil had overcome their differences for the sake of their child, Zoe had touched on the idea of being a single parent, and even Digby showed how parenthood could sometimes bring two people together.

"Animals are amazing, eh, Mrs. Twombly?" Blythe was saying to the older woman as she leaned against the front desk, lazily sketching out some new clothing designs.

"Hm? Oh, yes, dear," Mrs. Twombly smiled, organizing some pet toys on the shelf. "They sure are. They are a joy to be around, and we can learn so much from them, just as we can from other people."

Blythe nodded. "You're absolutely right." She paused in her drawing. "Mrs. Twombly, I never thought to ask... do you have any children?"

Mrs. Twombly froze. "That's quite a random question, sweetie."

Blythe hesitated. Was it really all that random of a question? "Oh, sorry. We're doing this thing in school where we set up partners and take care of an egg. You know the deal. So I was just curious. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."

"No, I apologize." Mrs. Twombly suddenly looked very tired, and Blythe wished she could take back her words. "No, I don't have any. Things just... didn't work out. That's how life is sometimes..."

"I understand," Blythe said quickly. "We don't have to talk about it."

"Thank you, Blythe. You're a very sweet child," Mrs. Twombly said gratefully. She began to hum cheerfully, much to the younger girl's relief. "I might not have any, but it's such a joy to have you around. It's like I've got a granddaughter around to keep me company."

"Aw, shucks," Blythe blushed, touched. "I think of you the same way. Well, not a granddaughter, but a grandmother," she added with a laugh.

The light jingling sound indicated that someone had entered the building. The two ladies looked over to see Blythe's best friend and working neighbor, Youngmee Song, rush in, breathless. After a minute or two of catching her breath, she looked up at her brunette friend.

"Blythe! Sue told me that your partner was Josh Sharp! Why didn't you tell me?" Youngmee panted, looking as if she was offended that Blythe would withhold such juicy information from her. Blythe cringed.

"Sue's got a big mouth," she muttered. Youngmee grabbed her arm.

"You've gotta fill me in! Over icing pops at the Sweet Shop? If that's okay with you, Mrs. Twombly," she said respectfully. "I know it's not quite time for her to leave."

Mrs. Twombly smiled at the two teenagers. "Oh, a minute or two doesn't make a difference. Run along, girls!"

"You sure, Mrs. Twombly?" Blythe asked.

"I'll be fine. All that's left now is to wait for the owners," Mrs. Twombly replied. "Go out there and have fun, girls."

"Thanks, Mrs. Twombly!" the two girls said as they rushed out of the shop and headed next door.

Mrs. Twombly chuckled and walked towards the daycare room to check on her little charges. Opening the door, the woman had to do a double take; most of the pets were partnered up and standing protectively around little, white eggs. The way they were yapping and squeaking at each other, it almost looked as if they were in deep conversation. Mrs. Twombly just scratched her head, a curious smile spreading across her aged face.

"My, Blythe sure does bring something new to LPS," she said with a fond smile. "Never a dull moment."

XoxoxoxoxoX

Author's Note: Aaaannnd, it's complete! Thank you all for reading and I hoped you enjoyed.