Later on, Basil was at the infirmary in the abbey, having Dawson bandage his wounds.
Dawson: I'm so sorry about Rosa.
Basil: (sadly) She risked her life to save mine, and she died the same way her father died. I should've saved her.
Dawson: Don't blame yourself for this, Basil. Rosa was a brave woman. There, I think that's the last wound tied up. You should rest now.
Then Olivia, Hiram, the Irregulars, and Clifford came in to check on Basil.
Clifford: How are you feeling, dear brother?
Basil: A little weak, but I'll be up and around in a week.
Clifford: Or less.
Hiram: I still cannot believe that Rosa is Ratigan's daughter. I never knew he married and had children.
Clifford: Everybody gets married and has kids, Mr. Flaversham. Even a barracuda like Ratigan.
Olivia: But I'll miss Rosa. She was really nice to me, and she saved me. But I'm a little shocked at knowing who she really is.
Basil: Rosa once loved her father like you love your father, Miss Flanchester. But she never knew of his criminal background until you first mentioned it, and then I. That changed her point of view on me and Ratigan.
Then, Lawless and Bigelow entered the infirmary.
Bigelow: How are you feeling, Mr. Basil?
Basil: OK, I guess.
Bigelow: Good. (to Lawless, sternly) And you owe Mr. Basil an apology!
Lawless: Yes sir. Of course I knew he was innocent all along, I was just playing along.
Basil: (smirks) Sure you were, Lawless.
Lawless: But really, I'm sorry. And the Queen has wished you get well soon.
Basil: That's wonderful. May I rest now?
He closed his eyes and fell asleep. Everyone tiptoed from the infirmary, except for Olivia and Higgins.
Olivia: Do you think he's going to be all right?
Higgins: I hope so. I never saw him this sad before.
Olivia: I have once, when he and Dawson were tied to mousetrap Ratigan built.
Higgins: A mousetrap? Get out of here.
Olivia: You want me to leave?
Higgins: No, that was just a figure of speech. Maybe you can tell me about it some other time.
Olivia: OK!
No sooner they left the infirmary, Relda came in and sat by Basil's bedside.
Relda: How you doing?
Basil: I was sleeping well until you woke me.
Relda: Sorry. Look, I know you loved her and you miss her terribly, but the sooner you get better, we can have dinner together, like we always wanted to.
Basil: It sounds nice, but I don't think I will be able to do so. My feelings for Rosa have gotten stronger. I have never felt this way for any woman in a long time, except for you.
Relda: I understand. But if you change your mind, you let me know.
She leaned down and kissed Basil on the corner of his lips, and then turned and headed for the exit. But she did linger for a minute.
Relda: I'll miss that girl too. After all, she's not the only one who outsmarted you.
000000
A few days later, Basil was in his parlor, sitting in his chair and smoking his pipe, and in a state of depression. He couldn't stop thinking about Rosa. Dawson was sitting across from him, writing in his chronicler book about the case. Basil seemed to know and he frowned.
Basil: How dare you make a record of this case.
Dawson: There's nothing wrong with writing about the case of Rosa Spellcove, or Miss Ratigan…eh, which title would you prefer I write it?
Basil: Neither. The memory of Rosa is painful.
Dawson: I know you miss her Basil, but you must stop acting this way. You're the greatest detective in all Mousedom. Everyone looks to you for help. You simply can't just sit there looking gloomy, you must get yourself together and-
He was interrupted by the sound a piano playing.
Basil: Do you hear that, Dawson?
Dawson: Oh yes. It's the piano tuner across the street. Came in as you arrived home days ago.
Basil: I know, but listen.
Dawson: (humming along) Yes, it's very pretty.
Basil: And hopelessly out of tune! Whoever heard of such a thing? A tone deaf piano tuner?
There was a knock at the door. Mrs. Judson answered the door.
Mrs. Judson: It's the young piano tuner.
Basil: Send him away.
Mrs. Judson: But she came here to give you these flowers. Ain't that nice of her?
The young lady stepped into the room, with some luggage, and holding a bouquet of red-purple flowers. The lady was dressed in a purple and black dress, with a black hat, and black gloves.
Dawson: What lovely flowers. Thank you, uh, miss-
The lady gave Dawson her card and he read it out loud.
Dawson: Rosalina Villanova.
Hearing the name, Basil looked up and eyed the lady suspiciously.
Basil: Have we met before, miss?
She shook her head no. Mrs. Judson came back out with a tray of tea and crumpets.
Dawson: Thank you, Mrs. Judson.
While everyone's heads were turned, the lady took off her hat, gloves, and cloak and hung them up on a peg. Dawson got himself a cup tea and took a sip. And as soon as everyone turned to face the lady, there standing in her place was….
Rosa: Would you mind offering me a crumpet too?
Basil gasped in surprise to see Rosa standing before him. Dawson spat out the tea he was drinking. Mrs. Judson fainted.
Rosa: So sorry for having to surprise you all like this.
All of a sudden, Basil laughed happily and scooped up Rosa in a tight embrace, and then kissed her.
Basil: You're alive! Ha-ha! You're alive! Doctor, she's alive! Ha-ha!
The sudden change in Basil's behavior surprised Dawson and Mrs. Judson, who had recovered.
Mrs. Judson: He's lost his crumpet.
Dawson: No, he's back to his old self.
Then Dawson happily hugged Rosa and patted her back.
Dawson: Thank heavens you're alive.
Mrs. Judson: It's good to see you again, ducky.
Basil: But how did you survive the fall?
Rosa: When mom and I fell to what should've been our doom, I managed to use my claws to hold onto one of the flying buttresses and climb my way to safety.
Dawson: A lucky escape, just like Basil did when he fell from Big Ben. But why did you come here?
Rosa: Well, not that my father's secret lair has been washed away in the flood, and with my family gone, and nowhere to go, I was thinking that do you suppose you have room for one more on Baker Street?
Basil: Are you asking you want to move in with us?
Rosa: If you don't want me to stay, I completely understand.
Basil: No, no. I think that's a splendid idea. Isn't that right, Doctor?
Dawson: Huh? What? Oh, yes. By all means.
Basil: I had no way of predicting
When or where we're meant to meet
I had been challenged by this enchantress
This Delilah of deceit
But there is one thing that is certain
That the moment will be sweet
Dawson: Without Rosalina
Basil is.…incomplete
Basil/Rosa: And now that I have found you
This I know
I shall never, never, ever let you go
Outside on Baker Street, Toby appears from Holmes' window and barks happily, knowing about the good news that occurred at Basil's flat.
Narrator: And so on, Rosa moved in to Baker Street to be with Basil and me. Our duo became a trio. We had many cases and many adventures together. Rosa was our lady in waiting, and she proved to be a worthy ally. Well, I must go home and get some rest now. But please come back to visit us anytime. If you ever have a problem, the door to Baker Street will always be open for you. After all, no case is too difficult for Basil of Baker Street, The Great Mouse Detective.
The scene pulls back to Baker Street, the neighborhood, and then London. Big Ben stands majestically before the viewers, chiming the hour.
Chorus: And now that I have found you
This I know
I shall never, never, ever let her go
THE END
Cast of Characters
Maurice LaMarche – Basil
Lindsey Connell – Rosa
Jeff Bennett – Dawson/Costermonger/Percy
Jim Cummings – Inspector Lawless/Big Tuppy/Barney
Lauren Mote – Olivia
Alan Young – Hiram Flaversham
Kath Soucie – Relda/Billy
Miranda Richardson – Mrs. Ratigan
Corey Burton – Professor Ratigan/Sir Evens/Bigelow
Tim Curry – Captain Doran/Russmer
John DiMaggio – Fidget/Wrongo Wright/Frankie
Bobby Lockwood – Higgins
John Cleese – Clifford
Russi Taylor – Mrs. Judson/Duchess
Mary MacLeod – Queen Moustoria
Eric Idle – Cyril
Rob Paulsen – Mike/Clarence
Eddie Izzard – Prime Minister/Left Lichian
Tara Strong – Daniel
Sherry Lynn – Harry
Ben Tibber – Clark
Charles Fleischer – Bill the lizard/Constable Clewes
Wayne Allwine – Sam/Johnny Saul
Tony Anselmo – Ralph/Pete Blau