Chapter 7
Reunion,
Kermit carried his pile of papers plus Foo Foo to the theatre he planned to give her back as soon as he could find Piggy.
On the way there he passed Gonzo, Rizzo, Pepe and Clifford they all were carrying purses of various colors, “Um guys why do you all have purses?” Kermit asked very confused.
“They’re fashion statements,” Gonzo said.
Kermit backed up a step and laughed, “Okay guys but I really don’t think they’re fashionable.” Kermit said shaking his head.
Gonzo laughed and shifted his purple purse on his shoulder, “C’mon Kermit try it they are so useful. Gonzo said. Kermit shook his head, “Um no thanks guys I’m okay without it.” He hurried on to the theatre.
Of course Piggy had gone shopping so he was stuck with Foo Foo until she came back, and that could be hours. He put Foo Foo down and walked out of his office closing the door so Foo Foo couldn’t get out, Beauregard was mopping the stage when Kermit came in, “Oh hi Kermit.” Beauregard said, “Hi Beauregard.” Kermit said walking down the steps and around the stage so he would walk on the wet stage.
Scooter was talking to Dr.Teeth and Dr.Honeydew backstage, they all seemed to be discussing something, “That wouldn’t work; you’d need to cook her first.” Dr.Teeth was saying.
“Hey guys,” Kermit said.
Everyone turned and looked at him, “Hi Kermit,” Dr.Honeydew said looking the other way when Beaker came through the door. “There you are Beaker, I’ll see you al later I have a new machine that I need to finish.” He said leading Beaker away.
“Did Floyd leave already?” Kermit asked.
“Yep our bass player and guitarist are out of action for awhile.” Dr.Teeth said. Kermit sighed “Does anyone know when Miss Piggy is coming back from shopping?” Kermit asked.
Scooter laughed, “Miss Piggy has gone to Paris for two days,” Scooter said.
“What! She’s in Paris? I’m stuck with that stupid dog for two days?” Kermit asked.
Scooter and Dr.Teeth laughed, “She left you with Foo Foo?” Scooter asked.
Kermit nodded.
“Wow well what can you expect you’re its dada,” Scooter mused. Kermit smacked his face with his hand, “I am not that dog’s dada!” He yelled.
“Good luck man,” Dr.Teeth said hurrying away.
Scooter laughed, “Miss Piggy I’ve got to admire her talent to get you to do anything for her.” Scooter said.
“I would not do anything for her, she just tells me we’re doing something and then runs off. It just so happens that this time she ran off to Paris.” Kermit complained.
Scooter laughed and shook his head, “By the way Skeeter and her friend Joyce are coming for a visit.” Scooter said less excitedly.
“Let’s agree on not telling Piggy until they’re here.” Kermit replied.
“I’ll agree to that,” Scooter said. Kermit smiled, “Well great when they get here tell them they’re welcome in the theatre and boarding house.” Kermit said.
Scooter nodded, “Thanks Kermit.” He said. Kermit nodded and walked off.
Morgan tackled Janice in a hug. “Morgan you remember Floyd?” Janice said.
“Of course,” Morgan said pulling Floyd into an equally tight hug. “Was he here the whole time?” She asked.
Janice shook her head, “Like no he got here last night,” Janice said.
“Great” Morgan said. She walked over and sat on the couch. “So I was thinking we could go out for lunch and drive around a bit.” Morgan said.
“Sure sounds totally great.” Janice said, Morgan smiled and stood up grabbing her purse, “Let’s go then.” She said leading them out the door.
“So I called up the rest of the gang you guys should remember them, they’re all out of town.” Morgan said referring to the other musician’s Janice had been friends with.
“Oh bummer but I haven’t talked to them in years,” Janice said. Morgan laughed and parked the car they got out and walked inside.
“Man I can’t take it anymore how do you keep beating me?” Zoot asked. Dr.Teeth laughed,
“I am unbeatable like I’ve said before. And will say again when I beat you again.” Dr.Teeth replied. Zoot shot him a glare and threw the first dart. “You’re not off to a good start.” Dr.Teeth said. Zoot sighed and backed up giving Dr.Teeth room for his turn.
He shot the dart. Zoot’s mouth gaped open.
“You ready to quit?” Dr.Teeth asked.
Zoot closed his mouth and grabbed another dart, “The game isn’t over yet,” He said.
Dr.Teeth arched his eyebrows in surprise, “Nice shot I think you’re getting it, which means I’ll have to step it a bit.” He laughed.
Zoot was going to take a shot but Kermit came downstairs with Foo Foo in his arms. “Can you feed her to Animal?” Kermit asked holding up Foo Foo who growled in defense.
“Man Animal won’t eat that he hates junk food.” Dr.Teeth said. Kermit laughed and looked at Animal who was looking at Foo Foo with growing dislike, “Animal will you make an exception this once?” Kermit almost begged.
“How would the pig feel if Animal ate her dog?” Zoot asked.
Kermit shrugged, “Hopefully scared enough to leave me alone” He said hopefully.
Dr.Teeth laughed “Well here’s what I’d do to her if I wanted to get rid of the hog...”
“I’m not cooking her.” Kermit said.
Dr.Teeth smiled and turned back to the dart board.
Kermit shook his head and ran back upstairs where Sam was reading the newspaper in the living room. Scooter walked in a minute later with Skeeter and her friend Joyce
Joyce had blond hair and green eyes she was wearing a red sundress and brown boots.
“Kermit!” Scooter shouted walking over Skeeter and Joyce followed close behind.
“Hey Skeeter,” Kermit said hugging Scooter’s twin sister. “Hey Kermit this is Joyce.” She said.
Kermit smiled, “Hi Joyce welcome to the boarding house.” He said.
“Hi Kermit it’s so good to meet you.” Joyce said.
Kermit nodded and turned to Scooter, “I think there’s a room upstairs. It’s so crowded here but there is an empty room we have for guests so you two can have it.” Kermit said. “Great thanks Kermit.” Skeeter said.
They picked up their bags and hurried upstairs. Kermit sighed and walked off Foo Foo still squirming in his arms.
Piggy returned two days later. Kermit marched downstairs, “Piggy my office now!” Kermit yelled making her flinch.
“Oh Kermie where’s Foo Foo?” She asked.
“In my office” Kermit said Piggy trembled and walked into Kermit’s office standing in front of his desk, “I’m sorry I left Kermie but moi needed a new fall wardrobe.” She said softly. Kermit glared and shoved Foo Foo into her arms. “I am done with you; I’m done with dates and especially that dog! We are doing a show here that is all. Now go before that dog becomes dinner.” Kermit snapped. He wasn’t usually that cruel but she’d tricked him too many times.
“I’m sorry,” She cried before running out. Kermit felt a pang of guilt in his chest but he didn’t follow her for the fear of encouraging her further.
He marched out of his office and outside to get the papers he’d left at the theatre. His office door was closed still but when he opened it his stomach dropped. All the papers on his desk had been shredded into tiny little scraps.
He trembled with anger and stomped out of his office towards the boarding house knowing exactly who did it.
“Piggy!” He screamed running upstairs and throwing open her door Foo Foo jumped and ran under her bed.
“Kermie?” She asked looking at him.
“You did it you had that dog destroy all the scripts for next week’s show!” Kermit yelled.
Piggy flinched, “I didn’t I only wanted you to bond.” She said in a high voice.
Kermit fumed, “I hate that dog and I hate you!” he yelled instantly regretting it when he saw the tears in her eyes. “Piggy I-I didn’t mean...”
“Whatever frog,” She said. Pushing past him and disappeared before he could say anything else.
The next week flew by for Janice soon she was back at the boarding house with Floyd. No one had seen Miss Piggy for days, and Kermit felt awful.
The band was practicing in the music room one afternoon when Skeeter and Joyce came in.
“Hey guys,” Skeeter said.
“Skeeter it’s been like forever since I saw you.” Janice said hugging her.
“This is my friend Joyce,” Skeeter said. “Hi” Janice said, “Hey.” Joyce replied.
“I forgot that the little orange helper dude had a sister,” Floyd said.
Skeeter smiled, “Hey Floyd.” She said he waved and grabbed Animal’s chain that looked like he was going to run.
“Calm down man,” Floyd said.
Janice set down her guitar, “So like how long are you guys here for?” She asked.
“Two weeks,” Skeeter replied. Janice nodded and smiled, “Like great, have you guys like gone to the theatre yet?” Janice asked.
“Not yet wanna come?” Skeeter asked.
“Fer sure,” Janice said following them to the door. “You guys don’t mind if I go right?” Janice asked.
“Go ahead,” Dr.Teeth said. With a smile Janice ran out of the room.
They walked to the theatre, “So Janice how are you and Zoot doing?” Skeeter asked.
“We broke up.” Janice said. Skeeter hugged her, “I’m sorry.” She said Janice shrugged, “We’re better off as friends anyways.” Janice said. The theatre was almost empty. The show was still a few days away. “Hey Janice,” It was Joyce talking.
“What’s up?” Janice replied.
“Well like when’s the next show?” She asked in her constantly high voice.
Janice walked to the stage, “In three days.” She replied. Joyce nodded and gave her a bright smile.
Kermit was not in a good mood he’d had to rewrite the entire show. And give everyone their new scripts to practice.
Dr.Teeth and Floyd were setting up for the band’s practice for the Chopin’s number they were doing in the show.
“I’ll go get that extra cord.” Dr.Teeth said walking out the door. It opened again a second later, “That was fast Teeth,” Floyd said turning around. “You’re not Teeth.” Floyd said to Joyce who was standing behind him.
“Sorry, you’re Floyd right?” she asked.
“Its fine and ya,” he replied.
She laughed and flipped her long hair. “I was actually looking for you,” She said.
“You were?” He asked. Joyce nodded.
“Ya I was wondering if you could help me and Skeeter with hooking up some lights. We told Kermit we would hook it up but we don’t know how.” She said.
Floyd laughed, “Um...sure why not.” He said following her. Joyce led him backstage. “Oh never mind I guess Skeeter got Beauregard to do it.” Joyce said.
“Okay I’m gonna go back to the music room.” Floyd said hurrying away.
Janice was the only one there when he walked in. “Hey babe,” He said.
“Hey where were you Teeth like said you were here?” Janice said.
“Was going to help Joyce with a light but was already fixed.” Floyd said.
“Oh cool,” Janice said.
Floyd pulled her close, “I’m back now,” He said Janice laughed and put her arms around his neck.
“Good,” She replied and he kissed her. He held her tightly, and hid fingers tangled in her hair.
Janice pulled back slightly, “I love you,” She whispered.
Floyd stepped back but didn’t release her waist. “Remember that picture, the one I said was good that you remember?” He asked.
Janice nodded, “You said it was like because I looked pretty.” She replied.
Floyd nodded, “You did, you always do but there’s more.” He said.
Janice smiled she knew there was something he wasn’t saying, “Like what didn’t you tell me?” Janice asked.
Floyd took her hands. “That was the day that I realized that I um realized that I loved you.” He said.
“Floyd we were fourteen,” Janice replied.
“I know.” He said Janice smiled and kissed him, “I’m sorry,” She whispered.
Floyd gave her a puzzled look, “For what?” he asked.
“Making you suffer while was with Zoot.” She laughed.
Floyd smiled, “I’m okay now,” He said.
Janice hugged him,
Kermit finally found Miss Piggy she was in her dressing room,
“Piggy I’m so sorry.” Kermit said walking into the dressing room
“Oh Kermit what can I do for you?” She asked.
Kermit flinched at her calling him Kermit opposed to Kermie.
“I didn’t mean what I said, I do like you but sometimes you just go over the top.” Kermit said.
Piggy’s gaze softened. “I’m sorry too Kermie, about Foo Foo and everything.” She replied.
“Okay well I’m happy we’re friends again.” Kermit said.
“Me too,” Piggy replied.
Kermit smiled and left happy that they could at least be friends for awhile.