Okay, here's the next, but so romantic, chapter!

Later that night, the Possum-mobile drove down to Ms. Deer's house. Inside the car, Peter was in a light blue buttoned-down shirt and red necktie. He requested a real date with Doris, even or not if he broke his promise to never ask her again, but all the while, his teeth was chattering and he was sweating like mad.

"Obediah, *Gulp* I'm nervous. What if she walks out on me again?"

"Don't worry, sir." said Obediah, bravely. "Just try to be yourself."

"I can't tell her the truth; I'm too scared. She'll even find a new boyfriend." said Peter.

"Look: if you wish to do it, you have to. After all, I've helped you out the whole time while you save the girl."

"It's because I love her, Obediah. Without you… I'm nothing."

Obediah was furious. "Really?! Is that how you want it?"

"No, I don't want to!"

"Well, you talk as if you care, boss!"

"I'm too nervous, okay?! If you don't like your job, then you can just pack your bags and TAKE THE NEXT PLANE OUT OF HERE! I'll make sure I'll fire you tomorrow."

Obediah swallowed at these cold, harsh words. "You know what, sir?! I hope you're happy now. DO YOU KNOW WHY?! Because we're NOT PARTNERS ANYMORE!"

Then, they came to her house. "There. Your date's waiting inside. Now, get out there and go on your "date" while I wait for my fate, pack up, get out of town, and NEVER COME BACK TO POSSUM CITY AGAIN!"

"Obediah, wait!" But Obediah ignored him, and drove off in a huff. "Oh-ho-ho-ho! I feel like a traitor to Obediah! He'll never come back. Never, never, never, never, never!" And then, he broke down, crying. "But, a date is a date, and I'll need to make the lovely Ms. Deer satisfied." He said sadly. So, he went up to the front door and rang the doorbell. Ms. Deer came out. "Peter, are you sure you're not insane?" She asked.

"Actually, Ms. Deer, I'm just fine, why? I am ready, though." He stammered.

"Well, I heard you blubbering about Obediah." She remarked.

"Oh, that, well, I-uh thought he was a complete nerd to-uh Pith Possum, Super Dynamic Possum of Tomorrow."

"Well, all right. BUT, you don't want it to happen again like our segment, "Haunt of the Night of Blacker Darkness". And remember, this is the LAST date, and I don't want you to ask me out again!" She snapped.

"No, of course not, I'll do everything you ask me to."

"Well then… I figured as such." Then she cupped her hands and shouted, "Taxi!" A bright, yellow taxi cab drove up, and they clambered in. "To the park." It then drove off, on its way.

Female singer: All the little cares,

Picked along the way,

The taxi drove up to the entrance of the park and Peter Possum opened the door to let Doris out. They went inside the park and took a nice, long walk.

Suddenly have disappeared,

With yesterday,

Tossed among the fields,

And lost among the winds,

My world is beginning today.

Peter and Doris walked up to a fountain and looked at their reflections in the water; how smart they looked!

Female singer: Oh, so many times,

Have I walked this way?

And never seen the little things,

I see today.

Never had my head,

So high above the clouds,

My world is beginning today.

Next, they had some dinner at the "Gilded Turnip" restaurant. They even ordered some spaghetti to share with each other. (Author's note: This is something out of the 'Bella Notte' scene from Lady and the Tramp.) For Peter, everything was going well.

Female singer: I know something's gonna' happen,

But it's out of my hands.

Things are gonna' start snappin'

Without any plan.

Then, they went to the midway section of a carnival that had just arrived in town. Peter played a darts game and won a 'Winnie the Pooh' teddy bear for Doris. (Author's note: Kinda' sweet, isn't it?)

Female singer: All the little cares,

Picked along the way,

Suddenly have disappeared,

With yesterday.

Tossed among the fields,

And lost among the winds,

My world is beginning today!

My world is beginning today!

Doris and Peter were sitting on the bench back at the park. They had an enjoyable time.

"I want to thank you for taking me out tonight." Doris said, kindly. "You're welcome, Ms. Deer." Peter replied. "You've been so kind for me lately and I think-"

But she was cut short as a telephone rang. "I'll get it, Ms. Deer." Peter said. He walked up to the phone booth, grabbed the receiver, and put it to his ear. "Hello?"

"Yeah, it's me, Katnip." Said Katnip on the other line. "I wanna make a deal with ya."

"You do?"

"That's right. We've got that raccoon sidekick of yours and we're tying him down to the tracks!"

"What?!" cried Peter.

"Ya heard me right! Make it there, you save him. Ya don't…" He made a *gckkt* sound as he slid his finger across his throat. Katnip asked to Obediah, "Any last words, pee-wee?"

"Yes." He said, sadly. Katnip gave the receiver to the little raccoon, who said, "You can leave me be, sir," said Obediah. "I've been in a bigger scrape than this one"

Peter hung up as he thought to himself, "I gotta save him. If I don't, I'll have no sidekick without a super-dynamic memory!"

He tried to run to the nearest railroad crossing, but his reporter fiancé grabbed him by the tail.

"Peter, where are you going?!" She demanded.

"Uhhh, nowhere. Why?" He asked, meekly.

"You're acting like this all over again! You running off to nowhere in particular and you're leaving me out here in the cold?"

Poor Peter realized he had to tell her the truth. And he was going to right now.

"Lovely Ms. Deer… I've got something to confess."

"What is it, Peter?"

"Remember how I ran off to nowhere in our segment, and just now?"

"Yes."

"The truth is… I am Pith Possum, Super Dynamic Possum of Tomorrow." He said, sadly.

Doris gasped!

"Yes, it's true! All my life, I've been waiting until the time was right to tell you the truth, but I let my ego stand in the way. "

"Then, why didn't you tell me?!" Doris asked, loudly.

"If I didn't tell you right now… my whole life would never have changed. Icy's henchmen have tied Obediah down to the tracks, and he needs me right now. I love you… but I have to go." He started running off once more. "And don't try to follow me!"

Doris just stood there like a rock, her jaw hanging wide open. She realized she was dating a copyboy disguised as Pith Possum! And this was an opportunity she didn't want to miss.

Meanwhile, Obediah was struggling to break free of the rope and onto solid ground. If he could just use one of his gadgets, he would be safe!

But now, there were just two problems: One was the fact that Peter wouldn't change into Pith Possum; two was another that the streamliner, The Possum City Woodlander, was coming this way!

Then he saw a familiar figure. Who was it? It was Pith Possum! He had decided to tell her the truth and save Obediah! The whistle blasted as the engine kept coming closer and closer. Obediah shut his eyes and prayed for his life. "Come on, Pith Possum, hurry!" He thought. Pith Possum reached out his arms to reach his sidekick. He did so, and the train rushed past.

"Pith Possum! I'd thought you'd never get here!" said Obediah.

"Yes! I had to sacrifice my secret identity, but I made it."

"But, boss, I thought you didn't want me anymore."

" *Sigh.* Well, Obediah, I was too frustrated at myself, going for the glory of being a super-hero and the love of the delightful Ms. Deer. But now, since I saved you... I'm sorry... for treating you like a slave, like the master treats his genie." Pith and Obediah hugged each other. "Oh, boss! I'm so glad you're hiring me again!"

"Yes! Yes! I'll never let the glory and my own selfishness get to me again!"

Just then, Doris came running up. "Pith Possum: Super-Dynamic Possum of Tomorrow, or should I say, 'Peter Possum', " She said. "You told me the truth. And then... you ditched me?"

"Yes."

"All that for your partner's life?!"

"Yes!"

"All that for saving the city in times of danger?!"

"Yes! I'm sorry! But I had to!"

Doris grabbed him by the collar and... she kissed him on the lips. "I love you!" "You do?!" shouted Pith Possum and Obediah together.

"Yes, but first, I knew that you were a complete geek to me when we first met; making my office a mess, embarrassing me at the Gilded Turnip for your first date, and making a complete buffoon out of me!" Pith gulped. "But then, after all these years... I realized that you cared for me when you were Pith Possum, Super Dynamic Possum of Tomorrow... and I needed some time to think." she continued.

"Ms. Deer?"

"Yes, Pith Possum?"

"I've been meaning to ask you for a long time, and well…" He pulled out a wedding ring and said, "Will you marry me?"

"Yes! I'd be delighted to!" Said Doris, excitedly. "Wanna go to a malt shop for dessert?" She asked. Pith and Obediah both nodded, and just as they were about to leave... "HEY!" Shouted a voice. The Eds came back this time to see the commotion (and were pretty much upset about not obtaining their prized jawbreakers).

"So, you decided to apologize, huh?" asked Ms. Deer.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever." grumbled Eddy. "But you're marryin' this guy and you're lettin' us out of it?!"

"Yes, Eddy." She replied.

"No way! He's a superhero posing as a nerd! You can't marry him!"

"Eddy, show some respect!" shouted Double D.

"Double D is right, Eddy." Said Ed, too. "Treat other people as you want to be treated."

"All right, fine. We're sorry we stole your purse. There. Are you happy now?"

"As a matter of fact, Eddy. Yes I am."

"Good. IS EVERYONE HAPPY NOW?!" Growled Eddy.

"Eddy, shush." said Double D.

Ignoring Eddy, Obediah said, "If you want, I'll pay for all the sundaes. They're all on you." So, Pith, Obediah, and Doris all went to the malt shop. The two lovers were going to be married at last. Eddy frowned with dissatisfaction. "I WANT MY MONEY BACK!" "Eddy, please," said Edd. "I approve our efforts, but STEALING A WOMAN'S PURSE FULL OF VALUABLES WAS THE WRONG THING TO DO!" Ed's stomach growled. "I'm hungry." He said. "Shut up, Ed." came the reply.

And that's it for this chapter. What will Icy do now? Will she attack the married to-be couple at work? And what about her henchmen? All this will be revealed in the next chapter! Read and review.