She quit. She absolutely quit. She didn't bother to call Arnold to pick her up. She needed to walk off the steam. She wanted to avoid the bus. Every guy she did encounter ran the other way from her. Her temper was that much tonight. That pig! That absolute pig of a man. No, she shouldn't insult pigs. Abner is a pig. It would be an insult to him. Oh how she missed that little guy. Christmas vacation is coming so soon, but not soon enough. She growled all over again. Hearing a man wolf whistle at her she growled at him like a feral beast. Oh he wanted to whistle like that than prepare yourself for a nightmare, asshole!

She noticed a slowing of a vehicle next to her. She was too blind to see what it was, but she just knew it might be another person to scare. That was until she recognized Arnold's voice. Turning around, she ran into his arms. She was still so pissed, but so relieved to see the one person who was her salvation. Arnold was obviously worried about her while he escorted her into the passenger seat. She saw his brows furrowed while running to the drivers side. Helga saw that after they began to drive he wasn't heading home. He was heading over to a look out point they located. A place where she can calm down. It was after they parked that she finally spoke.

"The bastard touched me."

Arnold felt chilled to the bone till anger set in. "What?" He hoped he didn't hear exactly what he thought he heard. Helga decided to share.

Before closing time:

She was scheduled along with another person to help close up. Something she was fine with because she got along well with the store manager. With that person around those never ending questions from the owner would be placed on pause. This night became different. An hour before store closing, the owner dismissed the manager. Helga knew something was up. It was evident that the manager did as well as he insisted that Helga should head home, and he will help close up shop. The owner insisted. No he demanded. The manager gave her a look before his eyes went here and there at each hidden camera in there.

Without giving much away, Helga just said, "Good night, Irving." As pleasantly as possible.

Irving gave her the slightest smiles before bidding the store owner good night. As soon as he left, Helga went about busying herself just to avoid that smug ass. At one point she noticed a box being placed out by the guy instructing her to put them where they belonged. Helga knew this never happens during this time of night. It was best to store these items till the morning, but he changed his mind.

Not saying much, Helga went to perform her duties before unloading the last box at the end display case. It was a case that really had no escape route unless you go on top of it to get away. Unloading the high ticket items into that area, she finished that part when she had to maneuver for the baser items. For that entire time she had such a bad feeling growing to the point of his hands on her hips and forcing her rear to meet his excitement.

Helga quickly backhanded him before standing fully up to turn around to point her finger at him. "What the fuck is your problem?!" She roared.

The owner was far more turned on now than he was before. "You know you want this. The second I saw your name on the application I quickly looked up your name. Big Bob Pataki's daughter wanted a job here. I hired you before I interviewed you. The second I took one look at you I knew I had to fuck you."

Helga's eyes went wide. "Have you been pulling this with every girl here? Is that what turns you on?" They may of had cameras in the store but it didn't have audio. With one finger pointing at him to keep him away from her, Helga went to her back pocket to activate her recorder on the phone.

The owner smiled while licking his lips. "They all wanted it. So do you."

"I quit. No job is worth this anymore. There is only one person for me and that is my husband." This didn't deter him as he quickly grabbed her hand pointing at him to place her against the display case. Screaming out, Helga pushed him far away enough to get in one good hit. Seeing him on the floor, she stepped back while holding out her phone to play back what she recorded. His face was priceless, but her anger was still there. "You'll be hearing from my lawyer. Perhaps this will be the second electronics store I put down."

"That's when you found me. Walking down the street blind with rage." Helga finished recounting what she just went through. Pulling up her phone she went up to the audio file. Typing out an email, she sent the file to Frank Welker.

Arnold was gripping his steering wheel wishing it was that guys neck. Looking over at her with tears rolling down her cheeks, Arnold left the drivers seat to place her in his arms. "I'm so sorry you had to deal with this, Helga."

"I guess another court case. If there are other victims than maybe this will help them." Kissing his neck she couldn't help but compare this with something. "This almost feels like way back when before we got together, Football Head."

Softly pulling her face away from him, Arnold kissed her forehead, cheeks, nose and lips. "I want to go back there and punch him out so badly."

"I would say go ahead, but I never want you in trouble." Helga yawned from her anger excursion. "Hope the rest of our college years fly by."

"Are you already experiencing an early college burn out?"

With a faraway look, Helga just kinda was bored with college. She was burnt out from what happened earlier. She knew it would be worth it in the end for her future. She does have an awesome husband she couldn't wait to see. "Maybe I just want to get this part over with so we can move on to the next."

"What like kids?"

Damn he sounded cute when he was like that. "That and of course I know you might be going out on these expeditions or digs. I know your parents had you in the middle of the jungle only coming back because they feared for your safety."

Thinking about it, Arnold needed to joke. "Hard to be safe when you may be the next one in Harold's always empty stomach."

Laughing about that one, she kissed him deeply. Her cute and sexy husband. What would she ever do without him?

Knowing they had school in the morning, Arnold didn't care if he woke up tired. He always treasured each waking moment with her.

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The years did drift by with its usual blend of ups and downs. Did anyone have arguments? Yes, this is life after all. Financial difficulty? Again that is a yes. Break-up's? Yes, but not all.

Arnold and Helga were still going strong. A professor took a vested interest in, Arnold. Oh he did with a few others as he brought him and some other students to some sites. With Arnold's achievements out on the field for someone still so new to it, another Archeologist decided to take him under his wing, and offered him a position with him. Something, Miles said that happened to him many years ago before he set out on his own.

As with, Helga, Arnold's professor did allow her to tag along finding it was for the best seeing how he enjoyed what she wrote. In his viewpoint it wasn't another stodgy piece of writing. Something that even the Archeologist also commented on feeling that she will be able to contribute greatly in this field. What happened to that sleazy ex-boss of hers? He was sued by Helga and previous female employee's and labeled a sex offender when a few of them were still minors. He did some time, but it was very little.

Phoebe did break it off again with, Gerald when school took up all her time to the point she felt it would strain their relationship to the point of no salvation. They both were unhappy for a while with, Gerald leading to the belief that they will be together one day. Did he date? Once in a rare while, but nothing ever stuck. No one was Phoebe to him.

For Phoebe, she found it odd that a professor was flirting with her. She knew it wasn't acceptable to date a student so she constantly shed his advances. One day he told her he just handed in his resignation to finally work in a nearby hospital. She did go out with him for a while, but with his schedule and hers, it didn't work out. To Phoebe their relationship could be summed up into total hours when it came to those two months: 36 hours. In truth, she didn't care. He was a nice enough man, but most of the time she couldn't even remember his name.

Harold and Patty got married a couple years into college. Harold started to save money for his own business, but still works at, Mr Greens. As for Patty, she became an accountant. They are already expecting their first kid. A boy. Their life was relatively simple. Harold was still a bit energetic, while Patty still remained her level headed self.

Sid and Sheena didn't make it as a couple. Being too far away with hardly no communication could do that to long distance relationships. They weren't bitter, they accepted it knowing they weren't in love. Sid started an internship at a Public Relations office. Something he loved seeing as how often he loved to talk and often freewill with others.

Sheena started work at a modeling agency in New York as a receptionist till a photographer took a vested interest in her asking her to model swimwear. Sheena was flustered about the offer knowing he had a stellar reputation. Quickly she called up, Sid for his opinion, and even he told her he always knew she had model looks. She accepted the offer after that. Sometimes a boast of confidence from someone who knew you always helped.

Lorenzo and Nadine were also another couple that worked out. They were two people that whole heartedly supported the other. Lorenzo was helping running a firm that was running stocks. Nadine got a job doing what she loved to do. When Lorenzo proposed to her, he had her meet him in the park instructing her to meet him in the middle of the flower garden. As she stood there waiting, she heard violins begin to play. Looking behind her, she spotted the musicians walking in with formal attire on. Smiling, she soon started to giggle with joy as thousands of butterflies began to fly all around from traps that were designed to release them at the right moment. When she turned around, Lorenzo was gracefully walking towards her with a bouquet of flowers in his hand. Stopping close by her, Lorenzo went on one knee proposing to her. Nadine couldn't say a word as tears streamed down her face. She giggled some more nodding her answer to him. It was something they both wanted for a long time.

Rhonda's designs started to show little by little over the years. Feeling it would be great to own her own stylish boutique in the better part of Hillwood. She came back to live there. It was strange to come back after all that time abroad, but it did feel like home. Her designs began to generate a buzz. She did enjoy that along with a really nice profit. She did start a sorta romance with Torvold. It was mostly a friends with benefits type of relationship. Something she could handle seeing that part of her life with wanting a commitment was not in the cards just yet.

Thad "Curly" started to work at the zoo. No one was surprised there in the group. No one was surprised that he became just as much of an exhibit like the animals with his sometimes outlandish displays. The zoo's employee's suspected he was the person who freed the animals over the years, but seeing how well he treated the animals, they turned the other cheek. They just hoped that he wouldn't release them while he was working there.

What happened with Lila and Brainy? They didn't marry. They did break up unsure of what to do next. While they did have love for the other, it wasn't the type of love right now to sustain that type of relationship. They did live together in the same house with him in one room and her in the other. It was all to raise their daughter.

While Brainy wasn't openly dating other girls, even if that one girl did stalk him still from time to time, it was Lila who was not so secretly dating someone. Brainy knew, but their daughter didn't. It was agreed upon that until the person absolutely knew that the relationship will stick, then it is ok to meet their child. Unfortunately with this person, Lexi already knew him. It was Stinky.

Stinky decided for some honest work in construction. He felt that if he can't farm full time, he'll do this. He enjoyed the hard work, and helped with more life skills in helping to repair the family homestead. When he spotted Lila on the bus one day, he felt it was time to confess to her again, and after some hesitance, Lila accepted a date. He thought it was best for that break up in high school to make way for learning. For growing. He learned to appreciate far more just by doing that.

Olga was a full time teacher with a full time marriage. Yes, she met someone a year after her affair with, Wolfgang. She decided to spend time improving herself, and after that year was up she met William. A man who also was a teacher. After a few years together, he asked her to marry her, and she accepted. Helga gave him the seal of approval when she met him. She was happy that her sister finally met a guy who will love her for her, and not for dad's wealth.

Wolfgang wondered if he had a thing for blondes after his infatuation with, Helga. Did he still love Helga? No, he didn't. That finally fizzled out especially when he met his one in the hardware store where he worked. She came up to him asking for advice, and he felt like a bolt of lightening hit him when he looked into Gloria's eyes. After helping her, he was bold enough to ask her for coffee. He didn't realize she was at the wedding when she mentioned it, but he didn't care. He needed to remove one thing out of his system to finally make way for someone else. Someone he could devote himself to. Gloria was not as bright as Helga, but she did have a very warm heart that he loved very much.

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With Gerald, he was back in Hillwood working at a firm when he spotted Phoebe heading into the supermarket. Still missing her, Gerald went and followed her inside. Heart pounding he snuck glances at her from around the corner. He was afraid to approach her, but still desiring to do so. Watching her take items from the shelf to place in her cart, Gerald couldn't help but love how she cut her hair short again. He loved the dress pants she was wearing. Taking a deep breath, he decided it was time to approach her.

"Hello Phoebe." Seeing her turn to face him, Gerald was surprised to find her coming to instantly hug him. Chuckling at that, he said, "Best greeting I have ever received."

Pulling back, Phoebe looked up at him. She had been so busy that she wasn't really able to see many people, and he was one of those people she greatly missed. "Hello Gerald. You look well. How have you been?"

"Busy working. How about you?"

"Busy interning at the hospital. Is there any way that we could come back to my place so we can catch up?" Phoebe wondered giving him an examination.

"Sure. Where do you live?"

Grabbing his phone out of his pocket, Phoebe checked if her number was still in there before adding her address in there. "I put it in there. I'll see you in an hour?"

"Sure thing. I'll be there."

"Good, I better keep shopping since I have nothing at home."

Seeing her turn around, Gerald grinned hoping she didn't have a boyfriend. Why didn't he ask? Feeling stupid but hopeful, Gerald left the store to head to his place. A whole hour to wait to see her. Maybe he should change? Maybe he should shower? Questions rolled into his head to the point of him wondering where the time went making him run out the door to head to her place.

Going up the stoop, Gerald rang for her apartment. Hearing a buzz, he went to the second floor to knock on her door. Phoebe smiled at him letting him inside. "Looks like a nice place. You like it here?"

"Certainly. It is quiet." Leading him into the living room, Phoebe just took him in. "So are you seeing anyone?"

That was quickly asked. "No, I'm not. Are you?"

Shaking her head, Phoebe grabbed him by the collar to bring him down to kiss him very boldly. She missed him still. "I never stopped thinking about you, Gerald."

"I never stopped thinking about you."

"Why didn't you call?" She asked between kisses.

"I was scared you were with someone. Why didn't you call?" Gerald felt like a drowning man as he lifted her up in his arms to continue kissing her.

"I had the same reason. Gerald, I still want you." Phoebe was always logical, but this time she felt that her hormones did the talking.

"Want to go out to dinner now and start a first date?" Gerald wanted to toss her on the couch to make love to her, but didn't want to assume.

"No. Sex now, date later."

Gerald's eyes went wide with her bold request. "Phoebe, are you sure?"

"Gerald, you are the only one I've ever been with. I want you. I need you. Take me." Wiggling out of his arms, Phoebe took his hand to lead him to the bedroom. "Do you object to this?"

She was hungry like himself. "No, I just wanted you to be sure."

"Oh I'm sure."

Crap! A demanding Phoebe was the hottest thing to him. Gerald followed her into the bedroom ready to worship every part of her again. During intercourse they were screaming out one another's names to the point of Gerald ran into another room after their third bout to come back to ask her to marry him. He didn't have a ring just yet, but he fashioned something from a ribbon he spotted in the other room.

"Are you serious?" Phoebe inquired as she eyed the handmade trinket.

"Yes, Phoebe. I always wanted to marry you. I know you'll work long hours, but I know you'll be coming home to me. I'm proud of the profession you chose. I'm proud of you. Always have been. You have any clue how many times I think I see you? I swear it is every where. I love you." Stands up on the bed, Gerald shouted out. "I LOVE YOU!

Giggling, Phoebe waited till he sat back on his knees. "I love you too, Gerald, and yes I'll marry you."

"You will?!" She nods her head, Gerald puts the ring on her finger. "Finally! Arnold and Helga will flip. I'm flipping. The best girl in the world will be my wife."

Most would want to be reacquainted, Phoebe thought that after this long knowing one another it was enough. She knew who he was inside and out, and wasn't in any doubt of her answer to him. He will make her happy. This is her Gerald after all.

In their part of the world, Helga woke up in the tent instantly flying out of there after cursing at the zipper for getting stuck. Heading to the bushes, she threw up. Glancing up at a pair of legs in front of her, Helga wasn't worried at the sudden appearance. It was normal. Hearing Arnold by her side asking if she was alright, Helga didn't respond.

"There will be a new chosen one soon." Raku announced proudly. "It has been written in the stars."

Arnold's face was still as he waited for Raku to leave. "We are having a child?" He asked Helga.

"Been feeling this way for a week now." Helga answered. "Yes, Football Head. I'm late. Really late."

Helping her up on her feet, Arnold gave her some water to drink, and waited for her to settle out. Watching a smile form on her face, Helga winked at him. Guess life really does come full circle after all. He was conceived in the jungle and now their future child was too.

"I swear if there is another fucking volcano I'm gonna try to pour some concrete into it or something to shut it the hell up." Helga cursed. "How are you feeling about this?"

Bringing her into his arms, Arnold kissed her on the forehead. "I'm happy about this. How about you?"

"I'm happy too. I just wanted to really make sure. I want to hop up and down, but I'm afraid of triggering another wave. You are going to be a daddy."

"And you a mommy." Maneuvering her to pick her up bridal style, he placed a kiss on her lips. "No working today. We are celebrating by cuddling."

Giggling at him, Helga waited till they were inside the tent spotting a text on her phone. Lifting it up, Helga showed Arnold. "Good day indeed. Our best friends are engaged, and we are pregnant." Sending a text back telling her congratulations, she'll wait to reveal their own good news.