A/N: just a reminder that I (sadly) don't own the Dragonball series.

Chapter 9:

Goku currently sat in Master Roshi's living room, ignoring the lewd comments made from his former mentor, who was watching the aerobics channel. He was here to see his best friend, since he needed a lot of advice.

"I don't know what to do Krillin. Chi-Chi and I are on better terms. She's been letting me sleep inside the house most of the time, and she even smiles at me like old times. But I don't want to push her either… But I also want to let her know how I feel, because…"

Krillin sat on the other end of the sofa, waiting for Goku to finish. "Go on?"

"Because… I think she still loves me," Goku said, though he was scared to believe it.

Another few weeks have passed since the dinner at Gohan's. While Goku was definitely appreciative of being able to practically live again inside their house (which also meant he got to see more of his youngest son, which both of them were only too happy to have back), he needed someone who had experience in marriage.

Vegeta, as a married man, was an option, but Goku knew he wouldn't get anything out of him. Yamcha and Tien never married at all. And Piccolo… well, there weren't even any females of his kind… Of course at that thought, Goku decided it was best to not go down that track.

Krillin, on the other hand, was not only his oldest friend and the easiest person to talk to, but he had seen first-hand how happy he and 18 were. And that was saying a lot, considering 18 could make a boiling pot of water freeze instantly.

With Goku's confession, the bald-headed man couldn't help but feel more sorry for his lifelong friend. Out of everyone, he was the only one at the recent party that didn't laugh at Goku or his marriage, with the former apparently not knowing what a kiss was. Knowing his friend, he assumed Goku was confused as to why Trunks transferred a senzu bean through lip contact. Goku's way too innocent sometimes, Krillin thought. That being said, Krillin of all people knew how much Goku loved and cared for his family, and seeing how miserable his best friend was made him feel sad too. "Well, Chi-Chi may still love you—and that's a good start—but you're going to have to really show her how much YOU feel the same way. Trust me, most women can be hard to figure out, but all of them just want to feel loved and appreciated."

"I definitely want Chi-Chi to know how much she means to me… I just don't know how," Goku said.

"Well buddy let's think then.. What does Chi-Chi like? Clothes, diamonds, perfume?"

"Hmm… Chi-Chi's not really into any of that," Goku replied, reflecting on the past years with his (still in his eyes) wife. She was always modest with clothes; owned simple jewelry that was more sentimental than flashy, like her mother's necklace; and perfume? Nope.

"Yeah you're right… that's more like Bulma," Krillin chuckled, thinking for a second how many times their blue-haired friend went on shopping sprees to keep herself from killing her own husband. "What about money? 18 usually forgives me whenever I fork up some cash because I did something stupid."

Goku thought for a moment. Chi-Chi had always implored him to make more money for Goten's future. But… "I don't know. Hercule gave me a whole briefcase of money a while ago, but me and Chi-Chi are still fighting. I'll have to go another route."

"Any hobbies that Chi-Chi likes?"

"She always said she likes to cook and clean. But I don't want her to do somethingforme… Oh man Krillin, this is tough."

"Hey! How about showing her some physical love if you know what I mean Goku. That'll definitely ease her troubles!" Master Roshi piped in now that the commercials were on.

Krillin just rolled his eyes, but the turtle hermit pressed on.

"Listen to your Master, Goku. Go take a stroll with her in the woods during the day, then have a romantic dinner in the city. Then when she's nice and full afterwards, take her to the beach, lay her down on the sand, tell her how much you love her, kiss her… and SQUEEZE THOSE HUGE HONKING MELONS OF HERS hahahahahaha!"

"Kami, don't you have any decency!" Krillin groaned as Master Roshi continued to laugh and make crude gestures.

Goku's eyes lit up though. "Wait… that's it!"

"WHAT!?" Both Krillin and Master Roshi exclaimed. "Goku… are you… are you saying you'll actually LISTEN to Master Roshi!?" The shortest of the three said.

"Ohhh yeah Goku! To show your thanks to me, you can just tell me what beach you're gonna be on and convince your ex-wife to wear a REALLY tight bikini!" Master Roshi said with blood dripping out of his nose.

Goku wasn't really listening though. Instead his mind was racing with ideas and he had a huge smile on his face. Running out the door, he shouted, "Thanks for listening Krillin. See you later!"

"WAIT! It's ME you have to thank!" Master Roshi yelled into the open door. But Goku was already gone, leaving behind two very perplexed people.