Chapter 6: Feelings Begins to Develop
Hours later, the girls and the professor are back home after the long hours of investigating the crime scene and getting question. Right now, Bubbles is laying down in her room while the professor is making dinner, and Blossom along with Buttercup are talking about the case.
Bubbles sigh and turns her head towards the window. She can't stop thinking about the changes that the city of Townsville has become. What's more, she can't stop thinking about how different Boomer is.
"I guess it's still going to take a while for me to get use to the changes around here. Even Ms. Keane looks different. And to add to it, Boomer is so… different, and he's grown to a teenagers. Meanwhile I still feel like I'm the same little girl despite me having a teenage body," Bubbles says to herself.
Bubbles begins to blush and says, "I remember telling my sisters that Boomer is cute. But… he seems… handsome since the last time I saw him. I feel like such a dope stammering while talking to Boomer like that."
Bubbles cheeks turns more red and her heart continues to pound like crazy. She never feels this way about Boomer before. The only time she ever feels about Boomer is when they are fighting with anger and annoyed look on their faces. But this time is different, she is starting to have a special feeling about Boomer, but doesn't know what.
In the living room, Blossom and Buttercup are feeling exhausted from the investigation they have today.
"Well, there's one thing that come from this case…" Buttercup says.
"What's that? Blossom questions.
"It totally sucks," Buttercup bluntly answers.
"You can say that again. But there was more to the case than just that. The death seem to be caused by cyanide poisoning. And it seem to have happen over an hour ago," Blossom says.
"You're right. Not to mention that some of Mr. Chang friends were there meeting him at different time before his death as well," Blossom adds.
Blossom sighs, "And interviewing them was a bit of a mess too."
Blossom and Buttercup can remember what happened earlier at the employee room of the arcade. Blossom and Buttercup are in the room with Ms. King. The professor has taken Bubbles home so she can get some rest. In the room, Ms. Roberts, Mr. Harris, Mr. Samson, and Mayor Tanizaki are here as well. Apprently they have been with the victim before Mr. Chang died.
Carmon has been put in charge of the interviewing the pottental suspects.
"So what I understand was that all four of you have been with Mr. Chang before he was muredered?" Carmen questions.
"That's correct. Mr. Tanizaki and I were talking about political work, and we decided to come to Townsville to talk to the mayor early in the morning. After we were done, Coner mention that he had to meet Simon and Toby," Ms. Roberts explains.
"Yes. Ms. Roberts and I had very important work that would take us most of the day to do, but was able to stop at the Chinese restaurant close to Townsville Park," Mr. Tanizaki adds.
"I see. So it appears you two have alibi," Blossom replies.
Ms. Roberts nod her head, and says, "Yes. The mayor, Ms. Bellum, and the owner along with the waiter at the restaurant can confirm it."
"I'll see to it," Carmon says.
She turns to Mr. Harris and Mr. Samson, and questions, "What were you two come to meet Mr. Chang for?
"Well, I'm acontruction worker, and Coner was discussing with my about remodeling his kitchen. He gave me a paper of what he have in mind for the remodeling," Mr Samson says, showing the papers.
"I see. Do you have anyone who can confirm it?" Carmon questions.
"Im afraid not. We were only discussing about an hour, and then we went our separate ways. I think Simon was the one who met up with Conner before I did," Mr. Samson asks.
"I did. We were just discussing about a few things, and we were at the food court for some lunch," Mr. Harris.
"It seems that you two don't have fully alibis at the time of Mr. Chang's death. And it goes the same for you Ms. King," Carmon says, then turns her head to Ms. King.
"Wait! I don't think Zoey has anything to do with this," Mr. Samson speakes up.
Zoey and the others look at Mr. Samson with surprised expressions on their face.
Mr. Samson calms down, and says, "Still, Zoey would never do something like this. Plus, she told me she was getting her hair done at the time of the murder. She called and told me the time of her appointment, and it happened ten minutes before the murder has taken place.
"Hmm, is that true Ms. King?" Carmon questions.
"It's true, I decided to have a little change, and have my hair done at the salon. You can ask the hair dresser if you like," Ms. King explains.
Carmon thinks about it, "Hmm, I'll make a note of it."
Out of the blue, Mr. Harris says, "Still, I know it's not my right to say, but you in a way do have a motive against Coner."
"And what does that suppose to mean?" Mr. Samson sternly asks.
"Well, you did had that argument a few days ago about the dam," Mr. Harris answers.
Ms. Roberts nods her head, "Yes. It took two hours to separate you two."
"Right," Mr. Samson says gritting his teeth.
"Not to mention that little love rivalry you two had," Mr Tanizaki adds.
Carmon, Blossom, and Buttercup look questionable about that fact.
Ms. King sighs, "Please don't remind me about that wretched occasion."
"What occasion?" Blossom asks.
"Coner and Toby have strong feelings toward her since grade school. You see, Zoey turned down Coner last month when he asked her to be his wife. I remember Zoey telling me that her heart belong to another. And I think I know who that person is," Mr. Harris was with a grin on his face.
Ms. King and Mr. Samson blush, and look at each other. They two become embarrassed and blush more as they turn their heads. Blossom and Buttercup begin to giggle to see the two blushing during interrogation.
Still laying down on the couch, Buttercup says, "Still Mr. Harris and Mr. Samson don't have an alibi by the time of Mr. Chang's death. So they're the prime suspects."
"That's true. And Mr. Samsom seems to have a motive, especially the back talk they gave to each other." Blossom says.
"I know," Buttercup agrees.
Blossom gets up, "I think I'm done for today, I think I'm going to bed early tonight."
"Yeah. I'm kind of exhausted," Buttercup says.
The two decide to call the event today, and worry about it tomorrow, and focus on helping Bubbles out. They think that Bubbles has been hiding her emotions from them. And they are about to find out how Bubbles really feels about the situation she is in.
The next day, early in the morning, Bubbles is sitting on the front step outside of the house. She is waiting for the sun to come up. She her eyes feels like they're going to water. Even though she is trying to be strong, the truth is Bubbles is not feeling alright at all.
The door opens the the professor looks out to see Bubbles sitting on the step of the house.
The professor kneels down to Bubbles, and asks, "Bubbles, what are you doing out here this early in the morning?"
"Nothing much, just want to get some fresh air, taking my mind off of things, watch the sunrise, stuff like that," Bubbles calmly answers, but has a hint of distress.
The professor can tell that Bubbles is trying to put on a brave face, but being a father, he can tell that something is wrong.
The professor sits next to Bubbles, and asks, "Bubbles is there something wrong?"
"Um, no, I'm completely fine," Bubbles answers, and turns her head way from her father.
The professor has suspected this, Bubbles doesn't really want to talk about her problem. So he's going to do what he can do, try to help a child to understand to express her feelings.
The professor gives Bubbles a hug, and says, "Honey, I'm not going to pretend I know what you're going through because I really don't. I do understand the fact that you can tell us when you're ready to. Even if it's difficult to, it's always best to talk about how you're feelings."
"It's… It's alright professor… I … I know that you… You mean well. And I'm… Im fine… Really… I'm just… I'm just… Just..." Bubbles stammers trying to put up a big smile on her face, but tears are begging to merge and fall down her face.
Unable to hold it, Bubbles begins to cry and hugs the professor with tears coming down her face. The professor hugs Bubbles and pats her on the back. He can understand how Bubbles feeling. Of course, he's isn't surprised to see his daughter like this when she cries after holding her feelings.
Still crying and breathing, Bubbles explains, "The… The truth… The truth is… I'm scared! Everything has changed… Even my own sisters! I'm, I'm just so scared… I… I don't like it!"
Bubbles continua to cry as she hugs the professor and gripping jack pajama shirt. The professor continues to hug Bubbles as he pats her in the head to calm her down. Just then. Blossom and Buttercup come out of the front door to see Bubbles crying and in the professor's arms.
Blossom asks, "Professor, what's going on?"
"And what's wrong with Bubbles?" Buttercup adds.
"Well, I'm afraid that Bubbles could handle the fact that things has… Changed in the past eight years, and I'm afraid it was her in a tizzy," the professor answers.
"What do you mean?" Buttercup asks
Blossom is the one who understand the situation, "Buttercup, I think Bubbles is having trouble handling the fact that she has been in a coma for eight years and everything has changed around her while she remains the same."
"Oh," Buttercup replies.
Bubbles looks up at the professor still having tears from her face, "What am I gonna do?!"
"It's okay Bubbles. It's okay. I know that waking up to see the changes can be scary, but your sisters and I are here for you. We may look different, but we still the same family you always know," the professor says with a resurring smile.
Buttercup comes up, and says, "Yeah! You'll get through this! You been able to get through all kinds of situations, and I'm sure you'll get through this."
"Well, maybe not like that, but we're going to help you get through this. We'll be here when you need us," Blossom replies
Bubbles sits up, and wipes the tears from her face, "Thank you."
Just then, Blossom has an idea. She whispers to Buttercup about her plan. Buttercup smiles and nods her head to the idea. Blossom takes a deep breath and uses her ice breath. Buttercup then fly fast to collect the ice breath and keep them in a large circle. Once the great turns into a giant ball of ice, Blossom and Buttercup use their eye beam to shape the ball into a perfect round circle about a size of a bowling ball.
Bubbles asks, "What are you doing?"
"We're cheering you up," Buttercup answers.
Then Blossom explains, "We used this trick for our science project in fourth grade, and we decided to do this for you."
"What is it?" Bubbles asks, looking curious.
"You'll see. The sun will be coming up right about… Now," Blossom answers. And right on cue, the sun begins to rise up in the sky.
When the sun begins to rise into the sky, the bright light begins to shin on the ball. The ball of ice begins to unleash sparkling light around the area. Bubbles gasps to see the astonishing event. She gets up and walk towards the ice orb of light.
Bubbles begins to smile, "Wow!"
Buttercup smiles, "Blossom knew you'll like it."
"Like it. I love it," Bubbles says, showing a big smile in her face.
Blossom giggles, "I'd say we got our Bubbles back."
"Yes. I couldn't agree more," the professor says with a smile.
Bubbles looks at the ball of sparkling light and loves it very much. Just then, something in Bubbles causes her to become stunned. She clutches her hands, and her knees begin to shake. The others are starting to take notice. Bubbles gets on her knees and clutches her head in pain.
The professor runs to Bubbles and kneels down towards her, "Bubbles! Bubbles, what's wrong?!"
"The sparkles in the light… I… I feel like… I saw it before," Bubbles answers, but feels scared.
Bubbles tries to think about it.
But she clutches her head, "I… I can't remember."
The professor hugs Bubbles and knows that it's time to go inside. Blossom and Buttercup suspect what is happening to their sister.
"Blossom, is Bubbles…" Buttercup says, about to ask.
Blossom nods her head, "Yes, us creating the sparking orb must have triggered something in Bubbles memories. We know it couldn't been our project, but something about the shimmering light is similar to what she has seen before her accident."
"And I say we should find out what that is," Buttercup says, looking serious.
Unknown to Blossom and Buttercup someone is watching them from the far, and has hear the conversation. Hearing the conversation, the person knows that Bubbles must remain silent.