Over the next few days, Jerrie and Ova were inseparable. Wherever they went, they were stuck together like glue. They told jokes and played pool in the Recreation Room, just enjoying each other's company. Macavity noticed this and kept a watchful on the two friends. An idea was forming into his head and he went to his lair to plan.

Ova had begun her training and was exceptionally good at it. It came naturally to her, considering she had Macavity's DNA in her. Over the few days the henchcats knew her and talked to her. No one ever dared hurt or flirt with her, because they knew Jerrie would kick their butts. They were the best of friends, but never had those special feelings for each other. Jerrie was Ova's one true friend.

Everything changed for them the day Macavity called them into his office.

"Hi Daddy!" Ova greeted as she and Jerrie ran into the room laughing.

"Hello Korova, Mungojerrie," Macavity said. "I want to speak with you."

"Ore we in trouble?" Jerrie asked nervously. He didn't want Ova going through Macavity's form of 'punishment'. He was extremely protective of her, and everyone knew it.

"No." Macavity gestured for them to sit down. They took their seats while Macavity leaned against his desk. "I want to talk about you two. I noticed you spend a great deal of time with each other."

"Boss, if yah don't loike me 'anging out with 'er, Oi con stop." Jerrie hoped he would say no. He enjoyed Ova's company.

Macavity raised his hands. "No, I'm not saying that at all." Jerrie sighed with relief. "I know that you and my daughter are old enough to be finding mates and settling down. So, I have decided that I would like for you and my daughter to become mated to one another."

Jerrie and Ova froze at Macavity's announcement. They glanced at each other nervously.

"D – Did I hear you correctly Daddy?" Ova asked quietly. "Did you say that Jerrie and I are going to be mates?"

"Yes."

"But Daddy! Jerrie is my best friend! I don't think we see each other in a romantic way! No offense Jerrie."

"None taken," Jerrie replied weakly.

"Korova, I am your father, and you will do as I say." Jerrie could hear the anger in his voice.

Ova crossed her arms. "And what if I don't?" Her eyes flashed angrily.

"Then you will learn to obey me!"

"Well I won't!" Ova yelled, standing up from her chair. Macavity growled and lunged at the unsuspecting queen. He tackled her to the floor and raised his paw with his claws out, ready to strike.

"Korova!" Jerrie yelled. He jumped on Macavity's back and dragged his away from the frightened queen. The toms stood up and Jerrie stood protectively in front of Ova. "Don't. 'urt. 'er."

Macavity's eyes flashed angrily. "Get out of my sight. NOW!"

Ova's eyes filled with tears and she tried reaching out to touch her father. "Daddy - "

"GET. OUT."

Without another word, Ova and Jerrie ran out of the office. They ran to the roof, one of their favorite places to hide. Ova collapsed on the ground and began crying. Jerrie sat down next to her and held her close. They sat in silence, listening to the sound of Ova's soft crying. Jerrie rubbed her back and held her tighter. She finally pulled away after a few minutes.

"Oh no, look at your fur," she glanced at Jerrie's wet fur and tried drying him off.

"Don't worrah about moi fuh," Jerrie said. He took her face in his paws and made her look at him. "Ova, we ore best friends. If we ore tah be moited tah one anothah, thon we'll do it. We con get through this!"

"I don't want to ruin your life by being forced to be mated with me," Ova whispered. "I want you to be happy as well…"

"Ond Oi woll be!" Jerrie said, wiping away her tears. "Come on, let's go cotch us some moice." Ova sniffed and reluctantly stood up. Together they left the warehouse.