Once the final bell sounded the hallways were jammed with students getting ready for their weekend.

Phineas and Isabella were at his locker making sure they had what they needed for the weekend and Ferb was at his locker collecting his books. Gretchen closed her locker and was making her way over to Ferb's when Adyson fell into step with her. "Any plans for this weekend?" She asked and Gretchen glanced at the taller girl. "I've got my Fireside Girls going for their 'Flora and Fauna' patch."

Adyson smirked at the shorter girl. "That's not what I meant." She said causing Gretchen to inquire nervously, "What are you referring to?" Adyson then pulled out her phone and showed Gretchen the picture. Gretchen stopped walking and all colour drained from her face. Ms. Weiss started to shake her head slowly and as her hand came up to cover her mouth she squeaked out "No, no, no, no, no, no." Adyson grinned broadly at her friend's discomfort and started to laugh. "Oh, yes. You've got plans and I think I know what they are."

Gretchen turned down the right hand corridor and ran out of the school. She didn't stop running until she reached her front door. She let herself into the house, threw her bag into the kitchen and went to her room. Once she was safely behind closed doors she collapsed into a sobbing heap on the floor.

Isabella walked with Phineas and Ferb in the direction of their houses. "I thought Gretchen would have come with us." She said as she glanced at Ferb who looked perplexed as he tilted his head to the side, he then shrugged his shoulders. "Are you guys going out now?" Phineas asked as he looked over his shoulder at his brother who shrugged his shoulders yet again. "You're coming out with us tonight though, right?" Phineas inquired and Ferb shook his head.

The three of them entered the Flynn-Fletcher house and made their way to the kitchen. The boys got some drinks and chips out. "Uh, Ferb..." Isabella began. "I think you should know that you and Gretchen were caught kissing over lunch today." Ferb's eyes went wide and he put his drink down. "Yeah, Adyson took a picture of you and showed everyone."

Ferb quickly stood up and left the kitchen, making his way upstairs he pulled his phone out and once in his room; started a text. He stood, leaning against the door, for ten minutes before someone tried to enter. "Come on Ferb, let us in." Phineas called and Ferb stepped away from the door and further into the room, then sat on the edge of his bed. He just sat there staring blankly at the phone as Isabella and Phineas came in and sat across from him on the yellow inflatable bed.

"What did she say?" Isabella asked him. Ferb shook his head then started to whisper. "She's not responded." Isabella pulled her phone out, smiled at Ferb and started to place a call. She looked worried for a moment then left a voice message. Phineas rubbed his arm then looked over at his brother. "Do you like Gretchen...? I mean as more than just a friend?" He asked and Ferb nodded. "I've been trying to talk myself into asking her out for a while. For her birthday, I got her a book; autographed by her favourite author." He said and Isabella's head snapped up. "What did you just say?" Ferb blinked at her. "Did you say today's Gretchen's birthday?" She demanded and Ferb nodded.

Isabella sprang to her feet. "No Ferb, you're lying to me... Gretchen's birthday is the..." She looked over at the calendar the boys had on their wall. "What have I done? I've forgotten my best friend's birthday! I'm, I'm..." She looked sadly toward Ferb who's expression was one of hurt, then to Phineas who appeared to be thinking.

"You've got to make it up to her Iz." Phineas said and went over to his desk, pulled out some grid paper and started planning. "What does she like?" Isabella's jaw dropped. "I don't know... I mean I can't think right now. I can't believe I forgot, I'm useless as a friend." Ferb stood up and crossed over to where his brother was and took out a pencil and listed off things that Gretchen liked. "Ferb you're a genius." Phineas said with a smile. Isabella looked at the list Ferb wrote out. "Thank you Ferb, you might have just saved my..." She changed her mind and didn't finish her thought.

Ferb exited the room and went downstairs. He texted Gretchen again, then thought about calling her. He glanced at the phone in the living room and took a few steps closer when it rang.

Linda walked in from the garage. "Ferb, please answer the phone. It's not going to bite. My hands are full." He stepped closer and picked up the handset. "Hello?"

Ferb sat on the chair beside the phone and listened to what the person on the other end of the line had to say. "Okay, see you later. Bye." As he was hanging up the phone, his mother came into the living room. "Who was on the phone dear?" Ferb blinked. "Dad. He said he'd be late and not to make a fuss with dinner."

Ferb stepped into the kitchen. "Mum? I'm going out for a walk." Linda turned and smiled at him. "Of course dear." Ferb offered a small smile as thanks then put on his shoes and grabbed his coat. As he was reaching for the doorknob his phone buzzed. He pulled it out and noticed a text from Gretchen. He opened the door and stepped out into the cool fall weather. He replied to her text as he walked down the block. It wasn't long before he reached her front door.

Ferb stood on the front porch for a few minutes just looking at the door. I must look like an idiot, just standing here. Come on Fletcher, just knock on the door. She asked you to come over. Curl your fingers, lift your hand up and knock on the door. How hard is that?

Ferb just about had enough courage summoned to knock on the door when it opened and a very tall, broad shouldered man stood there. "Can I help you?" Ferb looked up, This man's taller than my father. he thought. "Ahh..." Ferb started then coughed. "I-Is Gretchen home?" He inquired and felt the man's eyes bore right through him.

"Will, who's at the door?" A woman's voice called out. The man, Will, turned his head to look into the house. "There's a young man here. He's asking about Gretchen." An auburn haired woman walked into Ferb's field of vision and pulled Will out of the doorway. "You must be Ferb." She said gently. "Please come in. Gretchen's told us so much about you." Ferb cautiously stepped into the house and closed the door behind him. "Thank you." He said quietly and quickly smiled to Mrs. Weiss. "Mr. Weiss, sir."

Ferb stood in the front entrance; Will and his wife were looking at him. "Is something wrong? You look like you're about to have a stroke." Will said and Ferb shook his head in response. "No sir, I'm fine sir." Mrs. Weiss stepped in front of Ferb and reached for his coat. "Let me hang this up for you, Gretchen's in her room."

Ferb undid his coat and let Mrs. Weiss take it as he slipped his shoes off. Before he could make his way out of the front entrance a familiar voice called out to him. "Ferb! Oh, thank you for coming!" Gretchen cried out as she ran up to him and wrapped her arms around him. Very aware of her parents, her father especially, watching his every move; Ferb gently placed his hands on her arms. He then looked into her eyes and frowned. Ferb then pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket and handed it to her. Gretchen dabbed her eyes. "Thank you Ferb."

"Gretchen!" Will called, causing the girl to stand tall and spin on her heel to face her father. "Dad." She replied and looked up at him. "Are you not going to properly introduce me to this obviously frightened young man?" He inquired and Gretchen relaxed. "Dad this is Ferb, my boyfriend..." She turned to look at Ferb who's eyes went wide. "I hope." She whispered causing Ferb's lips to twitch upward a little. "Ferb, I'd like for you to meet my father." Ferb took a breath and nodded as he extended his hand. "Sir." Mr. Weiss scowled at him. "Don't you have a surname?" Ferb, worried, nodded. "Yes sir. Fletcher, sir." Mr. Weiss nodded.

Gretchen took Ferb by the hand and led him down the hall to her room. She showed him in and closed the door. Both teens looked at each other for a moment before Gretchen flung herself at him and kissed him. He held her tight and kissed her back. "I'm sorry about my father." Gretchen breathed out after they broke the kiss. "It was bound to happen to me sooner or later." Ferb replied. Gretchen rested her hands and cheek against his chest. "And people think that you've got intimidation factor." She laughed. Ferb shook his head. "I just avoid conflict." He said then rested his head on top of hers.

Gretchen pulled him over to sit on her bed. "Gretchen, can I ask you something?" Ferb inquired and she replied, "Anything." It came out a sigh. "Do you want to be my girlfriend?" Ferb quietly asked her and she nodded. "I'd love to be your girlfriend." She replied and kissed him. She broke the kiss off again. "Ferb, I want you to kiss me like you've never kissed me before." Ferb's eyes widened and his eyebrow went up. Gretchen smiled as she moved closer to him. She chastely kissed him a couple of times and let him kiss her. She parted her lips a little and before she knew it Ferb was kissing her in a way she only dreamed of; only this was way better than any dream. She started to kiss him back.