Chapter 6: Don s Deployment
[2 Months Later]
"What's this?" asked Rigby, after getting the mail.
"I don't know, baby, but it s addressed to you." said Mordecai.
Mordecai handed his smaller companion the letter that read his name as Antece - Rigby, his full name. He began to tear the top of the letter, half-hoping it was money, and pulled out the letter. Much to his discontent, no money fell from the neatly folded document, but he just shrugged it off and unfolded it to read the typed, formal font document.
A logo at the top revealed that it was a direct message from the U.S. president. Reading further down, Rigby began reading the short message aloud.
"Dear Antece-Rigby,
We regret to inform you that your brother, Don, has become A.W.O.L. He was deployed to the military exactly 3 months ago, however he is considered (as of now) a missing person. If he is found, or you have any idea of his whereabouts, please call your local police station or U.S. Government Officials building. Thank you for your time.
Barack Obama"
"Dear god... Rigby, sweetie..." Mordecai attampted to comfort his lover, who took him in an embrace and began to sob uncontrollably.
"My brother could be dead and I wouldn t even know it! I feel so helpless!" cried out Rigby.
"Please don t be upset, if he's AWOL then that means he can t be dead, just away without leave," Mordecai said, sympathetically.
"I guess you're right." said Rigby as he wiped his tears away. Thanks.
"No problem honey, that's what couples do for each other."
"You know what Mordecai, I can't stand this anymore!" Rigby said, almost shouting.
Mordecai looked devastated. "W-what are y-you talking about?"
"I want us to go on a date. A real date, not Wing Kingdom or whatever."
"Oh! Rigby, are you sure you re ready to go to that step in our relationship?"
"I'm positive."
So, that night, Rigby made arrangements for the next day at Bisque en le Parque for the two of them. A night alone was exactly what they needed, just some time to focus on each other. But... what can come out of a good night?