In the dark room, Mordecai is seen slumping in depression with unshaven beard on beak while looking depressed.
Mordecai: (groans/depressed) Uuuuuhhhh...
The park gang with friends peeked into the room with worry.
Gil Nexdor: (softly) Oh Mordecai...
Susan Test: Yeah...it's been over a week since he's been like this.
Penelope Spectra: (sighs) It's sad when someone has to choose between dreams and love.
Lola Loud: (worried) Yeah...
Benson wanted to say something to him, but Rigby stops him so he can just let Mordecai be alone.
Dukey: We should keep an eye on him. Support him.
The bird in his bed groans. Most everyone looked concern for a moment.
Danny Fenton: We should give him some space 'til tomorrow.
Some: Yeah...
The next day, Mordecai looks out the Coffee Shop's window, seeing it busy with Eileen serving everyone their order. Then, she serves a coffee to a girl that looks like Margaret from the back, him surprise.
Mordecai: Huh?
However, when she turns around, it was a human with Margaret's hairstyle, Mordecai depressingly walking away sadly.
Plucky Duck: (noticing/holding mug) Oh Mordecai...
Gumball, holding his sippy cup, watches the bird with worry.
Gumball: Mordy...
Later, the raccoon with Madison were playing games with Mordecai dropping the controller. The two notice and pick up the controller, giving it Mordecai, who only drops it again before he cries.
Madison: (to Rigby) Give it time.
He nodded in agreement. Later, Mordecai is seen reading, then he stops and notices the other couples, including Starla with Muscle Man, tossing his book away and leaving.
Drutt: (noticing/concern) There has to be something to get him out of that shell.
Uchiha: We should support him. Find something to make him happy again, Drutt.
The Rippletail boy nodded in agreement. Later, Mordecai is in his room, looking at the stars before noticing a constellation shaped like Margaret. Finally, the door opened with Lola Loud speaking.
Lola Loud: Mordecai?
He groaned sadly.
Drutt: We got to talking...it's time to stop this funk.
Olivia the Pig: (nodding) Right. Besides, Mom, Kaida and Lola Loud have been through that.
Kaida: But what can we do to get him over Margaret?
A few ponder for a moment before Amber smiled.
Amber: Remember when Skips beat Death's team?
They realize a bit. Later, at the bowling alley, Rigby gives Mordecai a soda and Skips places his hand on Mordecai's shoulder, smiling and Mordecai smiles back with a few bowling. Later, Muscle Man was cheering Mordecai up by making fun of Thomas while they all laugh at him.
Drutt: (grins) He's improving.
Anne Marie: (smiles) This therapy's working.
She spots her mother touching a tree with claw marks on it.
Anne Marie: (softly) If only our pets are here.
Amber: I know, honey...I miss them too.
Olivia the Pig: Hey...(smiles) Look on the bright side...despite the loss of many Ricks and Mortys, at least we got the other us-es that were stuck in the Citadel out with that Time Wish, right?
She nodded softly with a smile. Later, Mordecai is lifting weights at Skips place along with Pops helping him out.
Susan Test: (lifting weights) Keep on pumping that iron.
Olivia the Pig grunts, doing sit-ups.
Olivia the Pig: (grunts) Gotta keep in shape...don't end up as fat as dad.
Susan Test: (frowns) I heard that. And I keep telling you, I'm bulky.
Later, Mordecai is in the bathroom washing his face and shaving with a few watching while Muscle Man eats a piece of pie. Later, the recovering Mordecai takes out the trash, working a sweat. Benson watching gives him a thumbs up. Later, the blujay, now with confidence, plays the SMS again with Rigby before beating him in the Sonic Drift game, the blujay cheering while a few smile as Mordecai happily punched Rigby.
Sonic: (grins) He's back, baby.
Many whooped happily.
Vicky: (smiles) That's amazing!
Peter Pan: Sonic, Freedom Fighters, now that Mordo's back to normal, we got a lot of catching up to do.
Robotgirl: Yeah. You'll love the stories that happened while you guys were gone...
They left as Madison happily hugged Mordecai.
Madison Tomoe: You're normal again...
Mordecai: I am...and I'm glad you no longer have to keep disappearing or have that Mistress 9 to worry about anymore.
She chuckled with a smile. Later, the few were seen with the duo doing some laundry.
Rigby: (glancing) Man, laundry takes forever.
Mordecai: You know, this would be faster if you helped out.
Rigby: Nah, man, you got this.
He takes a sip of his soda
Rigby: Besides, all you got left is one sweater.
Lola Loud: (arranging clothes) One sweater?
Something fell out when she takes out a shirt.
Lola Loud: (surprised) Oh, Chase's blanket.
She picks up the green wool blanket with sun designs on it.
Lola Loud: (saddened) He loved to sleep on this before he disappeared.
She hugs it tightly with tears as Mordecai picks up the sweater, noticing the color
Mordecai: (slowly realizes) One...pink...sweater.
Mordecai looks at it, and gets shocked.
Olivia the Pig: (noticing) Oh, no.
Most look stunned as Rigby drops his soda and Mordecai backs up
Rigby: (panics) Don't do anything you're gonna regret. DON'T DO IT!
Kojiro: Don't do the Star thing!
He sniffs the sweater deeply.
Most: (cringes) Ugh!
Gil Nexdor: (covers face) Oh no, no, no.
His gasps as the memories of himself with Margaret were shown briefly.
Rigby: (panics) Dude, no!
Luz: What do you think you're doing?!
Mordecai: Margaret's sweater. She left it here for me to find. (takes it) I have to give it back to her.
Rigby: No, you don't! She probably has tons of these things, chicks love holding clothes, it's a fact. Besides, it's not even that cold out.
Susan Test: Star went berserk when she tried to get Marco's hoodie back! Fortunately for you and Margaret, you didn't get cursed by the Blood Moon.
Gil Nexdor: Yeah. Calm down man.
Mordecai: Yeah, but what if it's her favorite sweater?
Rigby: Come on, if she really liked it, she wouldn't have left it.
Mordecai: No, dude, I gotta give it back to her.
Rigby: I don't know. I don't think that's such a good idea.
Mordecai: I'll just mail it.
Rigby: Uh... I guess mailing its okay.
Anne Marie: But there's a ton of Milten University. There's even Milten University Nagasaki.
Mordecai: Well I may as well try the one and see if I get lucky
Rigby: I guess
Rigby hands the sweater back to Mordecai
Mordecai: Yeah, it's gonna be fine.
Later, Rigby and a few are playing video games while Mordecai is writing a letter.
Mordecai: (writing) "Dear Margaret, Hmm-hmm-hmm." (Frowns) Ugh! No. Ugh!
Mordecai rips off the sheet of paper, crumbles it and throws right at Rigby.
Mordecai: (ponders) Hm, oh! (Writing) "I found your sweater, and it still smells like you, even though I washed it." (Groans) Ugh! Weird, weird. This isn't working. It would be easier if I just give it to her by myself.
Most: (worried) Nooo!
Rigby: Dude, you want to go see her? You just got over her. If you see her now, you'll just be (in a dull voice) depressed Mordecai again. (in normal voice) That guy's lame. That guy's the worst.
Mordecai: Hey, I'm just giving her back the sweater.
Rigby: It's a bad idea, dude.
Mordecai: (frowns) I'm fine.
Rigby: (annoyed) Fine! You can't even write her a stupid letter, how is seeing her going to be better?
Mordecai: Whatever man, I'm just not good at writing letters. Don't worry about it.
Mordecai leaves, then Rigby puts the sweater in a box and writes on it, but then Mordecai comes back
Mordecai: What are you doing?
Rigby runs off with the box.
Mordecai: (chasing him) Dude!
Mordecai chases after him and Rigby puts the box in the mailbox.
Mordecai: Wait!
Amber: It's for your own good, Mordecai!
Rigby: Hmm-hmm!
Mordecai: I can't believe you did that. I would've mailed it.
Rigby: (dryly) Sure you would've.
He knocks on the door before the door opens with the postman nearby, him showing the package.
Postman: If I can't read it, I can't send it.
The box is shown to have scribbles on it.
Kaida: This looks like Gumball doodled this!
Rigby: Come on, that's perfectly clear.
However, the postman gives the box
Rigby: (frowns) Aw, man.
Mordecai takes the box.
Rigby: Hey, where you goin'?
Mordecai: I'm just going to re-address this to the post office.
Rigby: Wait, so you're just going to take this to the post office? Yourself?
Mordecai: Mm-hm.
Rigby: For real?
Kaida: You are?!
Mordecai: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Most looks at him suspiciously
Mordecai: Yeah, mm-hm, yeah.
They walk up to Muscle Man
Mordecai: Hey Muscle Man, can I borrow your car? I got something I gotta take care of.
Muscle Man: Geez, at this rate, you might as well buy it if you keep borrowing it so much.
He takes a bite out of his chicken leg.
Mordecai: It'll be real quick. Come on.
Muscle Man: Fine. But make sure you take your laundry out of it this time, bro. Unlike some people, I like keeping my things nice.
He wipes off grease on his chest and throws Mordecai his car keys
Mordecai: Thanks.
He gets inside the car, along with Rigby
Mordecai: (notices) What are you doing?
Rigby: What? I just thought you might want some company to the post office. It can get pretty boring, you know, at the post office.
He notice a few entering as well.
Mordecai: Uh yeah, yep.
Snarf: And WE are making sure you get it right.
Gil Nexdor: And make sure you don't go Star.
Mordecai: (frowns) I'm not going to go Star. What do you think I'll do? Wreck the place for a sweater?
Most look unsure as they drove with a few glancing suspiciously at him. After a few moments, they passed the post office.
Rigby: Dude, you just passed it!
Mordecai: I'm looking for parking.
Lola Loud: (realizes) Oooooh no. No, no, no, no, no...
Rigby: (realizes) We're going to her college, are we?
Mordecai: Yes.
Olivia the Pig: (frowns) You're gonna drive twenty hours to return a sweater?! She probably doesn't know it's missing.
Mordecai: Look, it's her sweater. She should have it back.
Vicky: (annoyed) The sweater doesn't even matter, you're just making excuses.
Mordecai: What? No.
Rigby: (glares) Oh yeah. Then I guess it doesn't matter if we do this.
Rigby opens a window, tossing it out. Mordecai yelps in surprise by this, trying to turn back but a car is in his way.
Mordecai: (angrily) Why did you do that?! What's your problem, man?
Rigby: I'm not the one with the problem.
Peter Pan: (glares) That sweater is messing with your head.
Mordecai: What are you talking about?
Rigby: Just forget it. That sweater's gone, and it's never coming back.
Just then, a police car came with the car quickly pulled over.
Officer Jenny: You boys should really be more careful. I've seen too many good clothes lost in this highway, and this is one quality sweater.
She shows the sweater, giving it to them.
Officer Jenny: It's at least 50 percent cashmere. Plus, it smells really good. (grins) I'm glad I got a hold of it before it was too late. Here you go, sir.
The blujay takes it.
Officer Jenny: Take good care of this beauty.
With that, she drove away from them.
Olivia the Pig: (pauses) It's like the cursed tiger jean jacket.
Madison: The what?
Po: Long story; the bears found a jean jacket with a tiger on the back that gives the wearer good luck until it corrupts them.
Mabel: They'll explain it when the time comes.
Rigby: Ugh!
Mordecai: Dude, I have to give this sweater to her now. This is a sign.
They pass the sign marked "Mitten University" 20 hour drive.
Rigby: (frowns) This is dumb! You can't drive twenty hours straight by yourself.
Mordecai: Well I'm going too. Because it's fate.
He puts the sweater in the back seat
Rigby: Ugh!
Olivia the Pig: Yep, he's gone Star.
Peter Pan: (to Madison) You'll understand what it means later.
Later, that night, the car drove on the road with a few sleeping in the car while Mordecai drank a lot of coffee, him messy and tired-looking. The next morning, Mordecai almost fell asleep, starting to drive off the road with a bump bumping, them awakening a bit.
Vicky: (yelps) Space chickens!
Tenya: (worriedly) Mordecai, you have to stop. You're exhausted.
Rigby: (notices) Whoa! Dude, dude, the road!
The blujay awoke, then snorted, realizing before going back tot he road.
Robotgirl: You're not well, Mordecai!
Rigby: (worried) Dude, what the heck? Have you been driving all night? You look awful.
Mordecai: (wearily) It's fine, it's fine. I just gotta give Margaret back the sweater. Almost there.
He pointed to the sign "15 Miles" as they pass it.
Lola Loud: (worriedly) Mordecai, we have to stop. We're going to crash soon.
Rigby: (furiously) Fine? Fine?! Not fine.
Karamel: You're as stubborn as Rick, so here's a rap to make you understand.
Rigby: (rapping) Not fine, not fine. You've been driving all this time, your eyes, they must be blind.
Mordecai: (annoyed) Cut it out.
Rigby: (rapping) Not fine, not fine. How can you say you're fine? Thinking bout the sweater, gotta pull yourself together. This plan would only hurt, you can never make it work!
Mordecai: (irritated) Rigby! Quit it!
Rigby: (rapping) Not fine, not fine. You're anything but fine. Ditch that stupid sweater, you should be moving on! The past is in the past, you and Margaret said so long!
He furiously elbowed the raccoon.
Mordecai: (snaps) I said CUT IT OUT! Why are so against me giving Margaret her sweater back?
Rigby: 'Cause it's not about the sweater, and you know it.
Olivia the Pig: (frowns) Yeah. You gotta forget about Margaret.
Mordecai: Dudes, Margaret's important to me. I can't just forget her.
Rigby: Okay, okay. You don't have to forget her, but you have to get over her for real. Staying like this is messed up, and is messing you up. I want my friend back.
Mordecai: Well, if you were a real friend, you would understand.
Rigby: I am your friend. (sternly) You'd realize it if you weAnne Marie't such a sad sack chump!
Mordecai: (enraged) That's it!
The car stopped, him furiously shoving Rigby outside before driving away quickly.
Rigby: (dismayed) Ah, man!
He sighed and darted on foot, the sign nearby saying "3 Miles". Inside, the others looked worried.
Robotgirl: Uh Mordecai-?
Mordecai: (mutters) Stupid Rigby. Why can't he just back me up? I'm just trying to get her sweater back. Right?
Margaret's Voice: Of course. Of course you are, Mordecai.
Most: (alarmed) Huh?
At that moment, the group notice the sweater glowing, then turning into a red aura version of Margaret, floating a bit.
Margaret's Sweater: (wraps on Mordecai) You're just trying to do the right thing. I understand completely.
Some: AHHH!
Karamel: The sweater just came to life?!
Tenya: It's like the poltergasm. But this time is some kind of yearning geist.
Peter Pan: (confused) The sweater's possessed by a manifestation of Mordecai's obsession?
Tenya: Possibly...we need a exorcism slip.
As they dug, Mordecai, scoffing, only looked annoyed.
Mordecai: Ah. I knew you would. But why can't Rigby? I know he means well. Maybe I shouldn't have kicked them out. I should go back and get him. If you talked to him, he'll understand.
Margaret's Sweater: Now, now. There's no need for that. The sweater's the only thing that matters. Forget Rigby.
Mordecai: (confused) Forget Rigby?
Margaret's Sweater: He'll never understand. He'll only get in the way.
Mordecai: But...
Margaret's Sweater: (grins) The sooner you give Margaret the sweater, the sooner she'll quit school and be with you. The two of you will be happy forever.
Mordecai: That's not true. Margaret worked really hard to get to school. She wouldn't just quit.
Mordecai: (uneasily) That's not true. Margaret worked really hard to get to school. She wouldn't just quit.
Margaret's Sweater: (enraged) FOOL!
In fury, the sweater wraps around her arm to Mordecai's arm
Mordecai: (struggles) What are you doing?!
Margaret's Sweater: What needs to be done. She has to have her sweater back, Mordecai.
Most: (horrified) MORDECAI!
Amber: (grabs sweater) Let go off him, fiend!
Mordecai struggles to turn around but the sweater refuses to move.
Mordecai: (struggling/panics) Ahh! Get off of me!
The sweater hisses at him, wrapping her arm around Mordecai's leg as he starts to speed up
Mordecai: (grunting) You can't make me do this.
He pulls the stick but the sweater pushes him back
Margaret's Sweater: (snaps) Return the sweater! You can't fight it! Just think how happy she'll be. How happy you'll be.
Mordecai: No! Rigby was right, I shouldn't be doing this. I need to get over Margaret!
Po: (struggling/holding slip) Hold her still, Mordecai!
Gil Nexdor: MORDO!
They saw the sign marked "Milten University" as they evade the sign, passing by it quickly while at the campus area, the college people were seen.
College Guy 1: Yeah! Vegans need to eat, too.
They head straight to Milton University, many screaming and jumping away.
Gil Nexdor: (shouts) MOVE AWAY! MOVE AWAY!
College Guy 2: (to someone) Uh, so I guess Williams Hall would be over here?
He screams as the two dodge the van.
Po: (to sweater) Sorry, but Mordecai has decided to move on.
He slaps the exorcism slip on the spirit's forehead, making it screech in agony before exploding, the sweater becoming lifeless.
Karamel: (gasps/screams) LOOK OUT!
They screamed as Mordecai crashes into the statue then they noticed all of the laundry in the front.
Tenya: The spirit's dead, Mordecai. And you're welcome.
Mordecai: (groans) What the...?
College Guy 3: (grins) WHOOOO! Hope you came to college so you can learn how to drive.
The gang left the car as the blujay looked around a bit.
Margaret's Voice: Yeah, are you guys excited for that guest speaker tomorrow?
Mordecai: (surprised) Margaret?
They looked at Margaret talking with two college students.
College Guy 4: Oh, definitely.
College Girl: For sure.
While they continue, Mordecai prepares to go toward her before stopping, looking and watching.
Margaret: Yeah, it's just so cool that we get to access that kind of experience here, you know?
College Guy 4: Yeah, you won't find that everywhere.
Robotgirl: Mordecai...it's time to let go...
Kaida: Mordecai?
As they continue, Mordecai only slowly watched before his eyes widened with slow realization.
Margaret: I wrote down some questions to ask after the lecture.
College Guy 4: Yeah, we'll see, if you don't chicken out this time.
Margaret: Oh, come on. One time that happened.
Afterward, the sweater was tossed in the trash. Margaret, hearing that, turned, noticing no one there before shrugging.
Margaret: (to her friends) So you guys want to head over to the quad?
Olivia the Pig: You did the right thing, Mordo. If I were dumped by Yukina, I would have done the same thing too.
Peter Pan: Same with my Yukito.
At that moment, as Margaret's group was gone and another van approached, Rigby, on foot, arrived as he panted and looked exhausted, the door opened with Penelope Spectra annoyed.
Penelope Spectra: I did say that you are allowed to enter the van.
Rigby: (wearily) It's the principle of the matter!
He grunted as he slowly tried to go to them.
Rigby: D...don't...Morde...cai...don't... swea...sweater...stop.
Mordecai: Don't worry, dude. I didn't give it to her.
Rigby: Ah.
Mordecai: You were right to try and stop me.
Rigby: Yeah, I know.
Mordecai: Sorry for kicking you out of the car.
Rigby: It's okay. Sorry for calling you a sad sack chump.
Mordecai: No, Depressed Mordecai is a chump. Let's go home.
They looked at some of the damage on the car.
Olivia the Pig: (pauses) You think Muscle Man will notice?
A few shrug.
Susan Test: (peeks from van) Whoa...that's bad.
Gil Nexdor: Do you think Muscle Man will notice we messed up his car?
Rigby: Nah, it pretty much looks the same.
Just then, the statue crashes down Muscle Man's car as Muscle Man peeks from Penelope Spectra's van
Muscle Man: (notices/shrugs) It's junk.