The next day, Bugs saw Elmer again.
"What's up, Doc?"
He always says this whenever he sees Elmer.
"Have you seen any screwy rabbits come by?"
"You're looking at him, Doc. I have news for you."
"What?" Elmer asked.
"My relative is coming out soon."
"I remember that. Do you want to give me the name now or wait until they show up?"
"Wait until they show up. Said they're looking forward to meeting you."
"So am I. When is your family coming? Or do you not know?" Elmer asked.
"I can't answer that, Doc. You'll just have to wait and find out for yourself," Bugs answered.
"I guess I don't get a hint."
"No hints, Doc. You'll be surprised on the name you will hear."
"How many rabbits do I get to meet?"
"Just one other. That's all I can tell you, Doc."
Bugs took a couple more bites of his carrot that was left over.
"Is that a good carrot?"
"You bet it is," Bugs said after finishing the last bite.
"That's good. Maybe later I'll have a carrot myself."
"Do you like carrots?"
"Not always," Elmer answered.
"My family is staying with me, but if they want to stay with you, I won't let them."
"I remember you telling me I will have two screwy rabbits instead of one."
"That's right, Doc. You're the only friend that will get the chance to meet the other screwy rabbit," Bugs said.
"I thought you told others about your family coming out besides me."
"No, Doc. You're the only one who's interesting to my family."
"Didn't you ever have a wife of your own for the other screw rabbit?"
"No need to, Doc."
The carrot was finished. Bugs burped.
"Excuse me."
"Watch your manners, rabbit. My mother used to say that."
"I've heard that one before too, Doc."
Ever since the first time they met each other, Bugs had always called Elmer that until today. Something that stuck.
They then started talking about Elmer's family, even though there wasn't much to say.
"Where is your family?" Bugs asked.
"They're gone. I miss them," Elmer said sadly.
"How long have they been gone?"
"About twenty years. It was only my mother, father, myself and one sister."
"Long time, Doc. Do you want to tell me about them since you know my story?"
"What is there to share? If they were still here today, they would've been interested in screwy rabbits."
"You think so?"
"Positive," Elmer answered.
"Screwy rabbits work for you, even if it means two instead of one."
They both laughed.
"You said it perfectly," Elmer told him.
"I know I did. Now go ahead and look for more rabbits," Bugs said.
"Where would I look? I only see one."
"Go where you usually do, Doc. Maybe there could be more than just me."
"Two instead of one. Should I try to find your other family member who's coming out to meet me?"
"Don't bother. You don't know what they look like."
"True," Elmer agreed, and then added, "Can you give me a hint before they come out?"
"No hints, Doc. You'll just have to wait until the second screwy rabbit shows up."
"How much longer do I need to wait for two screwy rabbits?"
Bugs told him.
"I can't wait for that."
"Neither am I. Let's see how it turns out," Bugs replied.
"I hope I can get along with your family."
"You will. Just wait and see."
Then they went their own way.