Donna and Aiden were window shopping when she saw a familiar cute face. "I thought you were at your family reunion," she said with a smile.
"Unfortunately," Michael replied, "it was cut short due to a medical emergency. Mom works at the local hospital."
They passed by a bridal shop where Donna imagined a private wedding with Michael. As they were about to kiss, Aiden snapped her out of it. "Donna," he said, "aren't you going to take me to your house for lunch? You are making hot dogs with the best mustard in the world."
Donna remembered that she was going to use a mustard recipe she learned from Xandar.
XxoxX
Later, they arrived back at the Solo residence. Rocket quickly got in disguise so Michael and Aiden wouldn't suspect anything. He showed Donna the mail that came.
"It's a postcard from Emma," Aiden said.
"And it's from Birchport, Maine," Donna replied.
"Read it out loud, Kiddo," demanded Rocket.
Dear Donna,
Luis and I had a wonderful time in the Grand Canyon, then we got invited to Jesse's best friend's wedding, only for the bride to go missing. I told Jesse about you stopping Ex-Principal Isa, and he figured that you can help. So come quick ~ Emma.
"Emma's in trouble," Donna explained.
"So why do we wanna help her?" Michael asked.
"Because we're her friends," Aiden answered.
"Don't worry, kids," Rocket replied. "I'll drive us there. Not to mention that I'll expand the business in the Pine Tree State."
"I am Groot (I hope he doesn't use explosives in his gigs again)," Donna whispered.
XxoxX
2 days later, they arrived in Birchport, Maine. "I'm glad to take a break from my music program," Aiden said.
"Even musicians could use a vacation," Donna replied.
At the B-and-B, they were greeted by an overweight woman with glasses. "Nora Harlenay," she said. "You're Ms. Hawkings' friends?"
"Yup. We're with the Marino party," Donna answered. She showed them to their room, where they were greeted by Emma, Luis, and a familiar chap.
"You remember my big brother Jesse?" Luis asked.
"Yeah," Donna replied. "Blowout Beach Bingo Bash. Anyway, thanks for the text on where we're supposed to meet Emma."
"Enough talking and thanking. Can someone tell me what's going on?" Michael asked.