Carrie floated over to her bed and sat down on it. It had a purple blanket and a white pillow. She looked to her left at the open door, next to it was her computer on a wooden desk. She felt something different, something she probably hasn't felt in years. She wasn't sure what it was, but it was definitely strange. She stood up and floated to her computer. She picked up the printed notes that was placed next to it. The rain had now stopped, so she floated over to the window and looked outside. Then she heard the front door open, indicating that Gumball took the opportunity to get the things from his car. She sighed and decided to push her strange feelings aside, at least for now.

Darwin had arrived back at the arcade still determined, but with a hint of fear. He looked around again to make sure no one was around. After seeing no one he made his way to the back of the arcade, where he found the back door. He took a hairpin out of his shoe and proceeded to pick the lock. A few seconds later he had succeeded in unlocking the door and slowly opened it. He took a quick look inside and after being satisfied with what he saw he entered. Unknown to Darwin he had just triggered a silent alarm. Rachael peeked out from the corner of the building ready to follow him inside. As much as she was fighting the possibility of it being true, she couldn't help but think that Darwin was about to rob the arcade. What other reason would he have for braking in. She knew about his probation and where he would end up if he was caught. She had to stop him at all costs, so she entered the arcade ready to confront him.

At the same time Gumball had finished bringing in all the things he bought and placed them on the floor. The items in included two transformer C cores, varnished copper wire, tape, an AC multiplier, 10V AC plug pack, 10Ω resistor rated at several watts and a pack of wires with crocodile clips.

"Right then, lets get started." Gumball said wanting to get as much as possible done before it was time to go home.

"First. Are you fully dry?" Carrie asked a bit worried, but not showing it. "We are working with electricity so I wouldn't want you to get electrocuted."

"It wouldn't hurt to make hundred percent sure." Gumball suggested as he walked up stairs to the bathroom.

"Use the red towel!" Carrie called out not wanting Gumball to use her towel again. However when the thought of it entered her mined, she seemed to have no problem with the possibility that he may use it again. "Ok whats going on with me today?" Carrie couldn't help thinking as she waited for Gumball to return. She then looked over the notes she had in her right hand.

"Fully dry now!" Gumball called out from upstairs. He made his way down. He then looked at her as she read the notes and wondered if he should ask her a question, he knew he probably shouldn't and so took a deep breathe.

"Carrie..." He started. "When did you become so human?" He asked, immediately regretting that he did. Carrie slowly turned around and lowered the notes. Usually her defenses would be on red alert at such a question and she would probably lash out at someone for even thinking about asking her that. This time however, she was calm and felt no need to raise her voice.

"What do you mean?" She asked trying to buy herself sometime to think of an answer.

"Well. I mean you can eat and drink. You have a towel which means you can get wet." Gumball stated. Carrie felt a warmth on her cheeks at the last statement. She knew that's not what he meant, but her mind couldn't help trailing off in that direction.

"I..." She tried still not sure what to say. She looked down and debated whether or not to let her walls come down.

"We were good friends once Carrie. I know we were never close, but I just can't help but ask." Gumball said now also looking down. He sighed and continued. "I understand if I'm-"

"Its a long story." Carrie interrupted facing Gumball again. Gumball looked back at her thinking of what Carl had said earlier that day, but before either of them could say anything Gumballs phone rang. He took it out of his pocket and looked at the caller ID.

"Darwin!" Gumball said loudly. He quickly answered it and was greeted by his brothers panicking voice.

"You did what!" Gumball yelled furiously at Darwin. This put Carrie on edge, worried at what Darwin could possibly have done to make Gumball this made.

"What the fuck were you thinking!" Gumball continued. "This is really bad man, you really put yourself in shit this time." Gumball said now walking from side to side, but having lowered his voice a bit.

"I'll be there soon, just don't do anything else ok. You fucked things up enough." Gumball then canceled the call and placed his phone back in his pocket. He looked over to Carrie who was now in shock.

"Gumball, what happened? I've never heard you swear like that before." Carrie said with her left hand nearly covering her mouth.

"I'll explain later, right now I have to go. Sorry I have to leave before we even got started." Gumball apologized now a bit calm.

"Its fine we can continue tomorrow"

"Thanks Carrie." Gumball thanked her. He then checked his pockets to make sure he had all his things before heading for the door and then continuing to his car. Carrie stood by the door, she now had time to think about the conversation they just had, or nearly had. True they used to be friends, but that doesn't explain why she nearly let her walls come down. As she watched Gumball drive off she suddenly felt a bit lonely. lonelier then usual and she couldn't understand why. Had she been suppressing something so deep inside that she didn't even know it was there. And more importantly, was the feeling mutual.

Gumball drove to the arcade just over the speed limit. The road was to wet to go any faster. Numerous thoughts entered his mind and left nearly as fast to make room for the next one. He slowly started to develop a headache due to that, but that didn't slow him down. Finely he reached the arcade and parallel parked in the parking next to it. After switching off the car he looked to his right at the arcade. He then turned his head to face left were he saw Darwin sitting on a bench looking down. He got out of the car, closed the door, locked it and made his way to Darwin. Darwin looked up at his brother standing in front of him.

"From the top Darwin." Gumball started. "Why are you here and Rachael is jail?"

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End of part II, hope you don't mind a cliffhanger. The next chapter is not part III, but its were you start getting answers.