Bugs Bunny grabbed for a carrot and started to eat it. He always had liked carrots.
He saw Elmer Fudd walk by with his gun. This happens a lot. The only thing is Elmer never really shot the gun at Bugs.
"What's up, Doc?"
"Looking for a screwy rabbit."
"Maybe you will see two instead of them sooner than later. I have a relative coming out."
"When is that?" Elmer asked, already interested in his relative.
"Probably about less than a month from now."
"What's the rabbit's name?"
"Not telling you until you see two."
"I can't guess then."
"No. You wouldn't get very far if you tried."
"A male or female screwy rabbit?"
"You'll have to find out by then too. I'm not giving any clues, Doc. Have fun on your rabbit hunting."
"I will."
Bugs disappeared after that.
"Another screwy rabbit coming to town, huh? I should look forward to seeing more than one just like the screwy rabbit said," he told himself.
One other thing Bugs didn't share was this is the first time he's met his relative. Elmer couldn't figure that out for himself.
Elmer returned.
"Have you known this other screwy rabbit for a long time?"
"I never met this one, Doc. I recently found out. That's all I know."
"That's not enough," Elmer said.
"I know. When that other rabbit shows up, you'll get what you want - two instead of one."
"This should be interesting. I'll look forward to meeting this other screwy rabbit."
"I will mention you, Doc. So be prepared."
"I can't wait for this to happen. You'll have to let me know when this other screwy rabbit shows up."
"You don't need to know, Doc."
"If the other screwy rabbit shows up sooner, then it'll be a surprise."
"Exactly, Doc. I'm sure the rabbit will like to hear about you too."
"I hope it's not going to be anything bad."
"It won't. I promise."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes," he answered.
Then Elmer walked off. He really was interested in meeting this other screwy rabbit Bugs had just mentioned. Would this other one say Doc just like Bugs does or not? Just have to wait and see is all he could do.
Bugs started talking with his relative, who happened to be his father, Philadelphia.
His name was an interesting one, but he never learned where the name came from.
"Hi, Son. Looking forward to meeting your friends you mentioned."
"You will, Dad. This one happens to be a hunter for screwy rabbits. Just warning you before meeting him."
"What's his name?" Philadelphia asked.
He liked to be called Phil for short.
"Elmer Fudd. He likes calling me screwy rabbit. I like to call him Doc."
"Screwy rabbit and Doc. I think I like it. He can call me that when I meet him."
"I'll be sure to pass it on to him. He's going to be surprised about calling both of us screwy rabbit. I told him he would have two rabbits instead of one."
Phil laughed.
"You sure have a sense of humor, Bugs. Can't wait to meet him."
"I never mentioned I invited my dad out for meeting him. All I said was a relative."
"That's good enough, Bugs. Should be interesting how he would have two instead of one."
Now it was Bug's turn to laugh.
Bugs decided to end this conversation with his father.
"I'll let you know once I arrive."
"Thanks, Dad. You're the best."
"No problem. Talk when I show up."
"All right."
End of conversation.
Bugs wasn't so sure about Elmer Fudd calling two rabbits screwy rabbit instead of one.
He reached out for a carrot. He was hungry anyway.
How would Elmer react to a name such as Philadelphia? Bugs asked himself.
After eating the carrot, he felt a bit better talking with his father. He reached out for another one.
Bugs would definitely pass this to Elmer. Would Elmer like the name his father has? He had no idea how to answer that question.