Over the next few days Sportacus had tried to talk to Robbie. He got in that, he was there if he ever wanted to talk, or what can he do to help. And at times it looked like he was going to open up or at least that he might want to. One day he almost did, but he looked at Sportacus like it wasn't worth it. But, he didn't know why. There was something holding him back.

Then one day, Sportacus had an idea to use a different approach. So, he used Robbie tactics to wait for the right moment. He'd snuck around following Robbie and watched what he did. But, it happened when he was doing what he usually does. Flipping and hand springing through town.

He made his way to the billboard where Robbie's lair was. As he did, he saw Robbie out of the corner of his eye. He was sitting on a blanket with a picnic basket, on his side laughing and eating a piece of cake.

Sportacus watched for a few minutes. Robbie was having fun, talking, laughing and was happy. But, he was alone. This was his moment. He slowly approached him.

"Um, hi Robbie... What are you doing?"

"Oh, Sportanerd. What do you want? Can't you see I'm busy having a picnic with my girl?"

"Oh, would you mind if I joined you?... Eh, both?"

"What, so you can steal the only thing that's mine?"

"No, I just wanted to talk to you. May I sit down?"

"What do you think my dear?" He paused as he waited for an answer. "Fine. She wants you to stay." He sat up and crossed his arms. "Sit."

"Thank you, Robbie." Robbie cleared his throat. "A-and Elena."

"She likes Laney. Honestly Sportanerd, don't you pay attention?"

"Sorry, Laney." Sportacus was worried. "Um, Robbie, I think it's time we talk about what happened in the forest."

"What do you mean? We're all alive. Right, my love?" he laughed. "You're right, of course."

"What did she say?"

"She said it was a brilliant rouse thought up by me. Otherwise we'd all be toast. Especially you."

"What was the rouse? You never said."

"That we faked that elf having control over everyone. And how we faked Laney's death."

"Robbie, you know Elena's-uh, Laney, is alive."

"Of course I do. She's sitting right here. Some cake my dear?" He cut a slice and set it in front of Laney. "You're welcome."

Sportacus remembered when Robbie thought they all left LazyTown and he created an imaginary friend. But this was much different than that. But, this was his opportunity. He was hoping to run into the two of them. "Robbie, there is no one there. Elena did die and she was saved. You know that. She came to visit you."

"I know she's alive. She's here."

"Robbie, I know it must've hurt you when you thought she was dead, but she was saved and is back with us. It hurt me too when she died. I almost gave up."

Robbie looked at him. "You? The great sports elf, give up? You were really going to give up?"

"Yes. I didn't think I could live without her. In fact, if anything happened to her, I don't know what I'd do. But as I hugged Stephanie, I knew I still had to be a hero. Then something amazing happened and she was saved.

"How?"

"My crystal. It was placed in her hand and it forced the one inside of her, out. And her life force was returned. I love her very much. And I think you do too. I know she cares for you." He studied Robbie for a moment. "You weren't there to say goodbye to her. Have you ever...lost anyone before?" He realized it might be too personal a question but it needed to be asked.

He scrunched his head and side glanced Sportacus. "Robbie, it would help you if you told someone. I'm here."

He shot a look at Sportacus and got to his feet, angry. "Sure! That's what Milanrus said before he left. I suppose he was an elf too."

Sportacus shook his head in question. "Who?"

He growled. "Number nine! Honestly don't you heroes keep track of each other?"

"You knew-why did he leave? What happened?"

"...Nevermind! Just go away!"

Sportacus felt he was making progress. He had to get him to open up. Then it he decided to use his his opportunity. "Perhaps it would be easier if you told Laney." He looked at the other side of the blanket.

"Talk to him, Robbie." She pleaded.

"I don't want to tell him. But- don't make that pouty face. Fine." He conceded. "But you owe me." He said to his Elena. He sighed. "We moved here when I was little. Bought a little house by the boarder. My mother, my sister and me. My father...just left us." He hunched over. "Number nine, Milanrus, was here at the time. Kids never liked me, said I was mean. I was just protecting my little sister." He mumbled. "Milanrus understood. He rescued me a lot."

"I loved my sister." His eyes were beginning to water.

Sportacus watched as Robbie told his story. His instinct was to put a supporting arm around him, but at this time, it might stop him from opening up.

"When I was older-" he stopped. "No! No more! I'm not telling you anymore! It's my life!"

"I understand. But it looks like Laney wants to hear more. And she really wants to help you. Why don't you talk to her?"

He looked at Laney. "Please Robbie. Tell him about your mother."

"I will not tell him about my mother!"

Sportacus's eyes opened wide as Robbie was protesting, with his Elena.

"She died! There is nothing to tell!"

"Who helped you after she died?" Laney asked.

"Milanrus was there for me and my sister. Who else would it be?" He told her.

"How was he?"

"He... He was very supportive. He stayed with me and my sister."

"What about when your sister died?" Laney asked.

He was crying. "I don't want talk about when my sister died!"

Robbie obviously needed to unload this burden. Sportacus was beginning to understand some of what was happening. And what happened with Elena must've dug up painful memories. He continued listening to Robbie.

"She was too young!" His head lowered more. "She got so sick. And she wouldn't come back. Milanrus left, said he could find a cure."

"What happened, Robbie?"

"... He didn't. He didn't make it. Then he left, and I was alone."

Slowly, Sportacus inched closer to Robbie until he was next to him. He placed a hand on his shoulder and gave a gentle squeeze. Why would he leave? Why would a hero leave?

"Then what?" Elena asked.

"I didn't want you to leave me." He looked at Elena.

"Then Sportacus would leave. And everyone would leave." He whispered.

Sportacus understood why he was always trying to run him out of town. Or trying to get him to leave. He was protecting himself. Sportacus was becoming an expert with everything that's been happening. "It's ok, Robbie. I'm not leaving. No one is." Sportacus affirmed.

"Robbie? Do you think it's time you said goodbye to me?" Laney said.

"No," he cried with Sportacus silently rubbing his back. "I don't want to say goodbye."

"It's ok." She moved closer and lifted his to face her.

Sportacus moved his hand back to his shoulder. He was still talking to Laney.

"You know you always have a special place in my heart. I'll be fine and so will you. And I'm not really gone. Will you say goodbye?" He nodded. "Before I go, let me make one suggestion." She leaned in and whispered in his ear.

"WHAT?"

Sportacus jumped back.

"Best man! I'm not asking him that."

Sportacus grinned. His subconscious at work.

Laney giggled. "Goodbye Robbie." She gave him a kiss.

"Goodbye." He whispered

Sportacus put his hand back on his shoulder. Robbie flinched and cleared his throat.

After a few minutes Robbie reached in the picnic basket and pulled out an apple and handed it to him. Sportacus took it and was about to bite it when-

"Is this a sugar apple?"

Robbie grunted. "It was in case you interrupted my picnic, but she wouldn't let me."

"Oh. Well, maybe you should hold onto it. Are you ok?"

Robbie didn't want to answer. He let his guard down again. But this time, it didn't hurt. He took all corners of the blanket and hoisted it over his shoulder.

Sportacus was surprised he was leaving so quickly.

He turned away from him. "Thank you." He said under his breath.

"You're welcome. And Robbie, if you ever want to talk-"

"What do you want a medal?" And he marched back to his lair.

Sportacus got up, took a deep breath, shook his head and flipped back home.

Robbie flew down the chute and landed on the floor with minimal mess spilling out from the blanket. He tossed it off to the side then sat down in his orange chair. His hand fell to the side on his robodog. "Good dog." He mumbled as he gave him a pat and fell asleep.

Sportacus got back home and joined Elena and Loquia in the kitchen for dinner. Loquia ran up and gave him a very big hug and a kiss. Elena joined in doing the same.

"How did everything go?"

"Honey, I'm not going to lie. I had a hard day at work." He joked. "I found him. It was interesting, but I think he'll be ok. Ill tell you about it later. But, right now I think I should look at my watch." He looked at Loquia.

"Why?" Loquia asked and he whispered something in her ear that made her smile. And Elena looked at them suspiciously and slowly started to back up.

"Because it's tickle o'clock!" He shouted and she was tackled and tickled by the pair.

Then they went after Sportacus. When Sportacus caught his breath he yelled- "Let's tickle Loquia!" And laughter filled the house for a while. Then at bed time, something surprising happened.

She hugged them both and gave them a kiss. "Goodnight mommy and daddy. I love you."

They both looked at each other and back at her. Elena was compelled to give her another hug and kiss. "We love you too." She quickly left the room.

"Goodnight sweetheart." He smiled as he turned off the light then went to their bedroom, where Elena was overrun with tears of joy.

"She called us mommy and daddy." Sportacus took her in his arms.

"I know. And it felt wonderful."