Chapter 15
Engagement.
Janice opened her eyes. She was in her room on her bed.
"Jan?" She looked up Floyd was walking towards her from the doorway.
She tried to sit up but stopped once she felt the pain still throbbing in her ribs. Her head hurt too.
"Hey." She managed finding her voice.
Floyd sat beside her and took her hand. "How are ya feeling?" He asked.
"I've felt better but like I'm okay." She replied.
"What happened?" Floyd asked. Janice this time forced herself to sit up ignoring the pain. "Joyce and I kinda got in a fight." She said. Gritting her teeth through the pain. "Careful you'll hurt yourself." Floyd said. Janice nodded and laid back back against the pillows.
"I don't know she tackled me and I totally tackled her." Janice said.
"You kept saying things. Random things I was worried that you had a concussion." Floyd told her squeezing her hand.
"How long was I like out?" Janice asked.
"Well a few hours but you've been sort of delirious since last night." He said.
"I've never fought like that with anyone. I hate it," Janice said.
Floyd sighed and kissed her cheek.
Janice felt like something was wrong. "Floyd, is everything like alright?" She asked.
Floyd looked down at her. "Don't worry, just rest." he told her.
Janice rolled her eyes and sat up grimacing at the jabs in her side she wrapped her arms around him.
"Jan you'll hurt yourself even more lay down." Floyd told her.
Janice promptly ignored him and tightened her hold ignoring the pain that came with it.
"Tell me what's going on" She said
Floyd sighed. "You're stubborn, Jan I don't want you to worry. Can't I tell you later?" He asked.
Janice shook her head. She sat up so that she was on her knees. The pain was excruciating. Floyd grabbed her shoulder to steady her.
"Jan please lay down." He said.
Janice shook her head and was suddenly grateful for him holding her up because she wouldn't have been able to.
"Floyd tell me before I start dancing around the room." She gritted out.
"Fine, after you came back and I brought you up here. You starting saying random things completely random. I wasn't really listening until you said that Joyce was right that she would win because you had given up." He looked over at the window.
"Floyd I didn't mean it, I'd always fight for you. I mean look at me I'm stuck in bed because I was fighting for you c'mon Floyd like give me more like credit than that" Janice said.
Floyd sighed and slowly released her shoulders. Janice toppled forwards. Floyd caught her accidently hitting her ribs. Janice fought the urge to scream and nearly passed out again.
"Sorry," Floyd cried lowering her back down.
"You worry far to much honey." Janice sighed.
Floyd laughed "Someone has to." He kissed her swiftly before she fell asleep again.
Kermit watched the train pull up and started looking around frantically as the passengers got off.
"Robin! Robin!" He called searching the crowd.
"Overhere Uncle Kermit!" A small but familiar voice called. Kermit pushed through the crowd until he came upon his small nephew.
"Robin!" Miss Piggy cried embracing him tightly in her arms.
"Hey Robin," Fozzie greeted. Kermit smiled and finally pulled his small nephew into his arms.
"Alright gang lets head out." Kermit said leading the way back to the car.
Robin talked excitedly the whole way home. "I built this awesome model of the swamp at school it had real water and lily pads and everything." He said.
"that sounds fun," Kermit acknowledged. Robin smiled and launched into another story.
By the time the got home from the ten minute drive they were all caught up.
"Let's go unpack Uncle Kermit!" Robin said running for the stairs Kermit followed.
Robin pounced on the bed and threw open his suitcase. He had a pile of toys and books.
"Ever heard the term packing light?" Kermit joked.
"Well I just wanted to show you everything." Robin said.
"I look forward to it," Kermit replied.
Robin pulled out a stack of books and put the on a shelf on his nightstand.
Kermit helped Robin for the better part of the afternoon unpack. The small frog had packed enough to rival Miss Piggy.
When they were finally done Kermit went to walk Robin to the theatre but Gonzo offered instead. With Robin out of his hands for awhile Kermit started planning the next show.
Janice stayed in bed for the next two days. Finally Floyd let her out of bed.
"Take it easy at least," He told her when she was trying to walk across the room.
"I'm okay," She said the last thing she needed was for him to put her back in bed.
Janice had a quick shower and got dressed by the time everyone else was starting to wake up.
Floyd yawned and nearly walked into the door. Janice realized he'd barely slept in three days.
"Honey you totally need to rest." Janice told him.
"I'm okay. I'll survive the day at least." He assured her.
Janice rolled her eyes and brushed her hair.
"We should go to the theatre and practice for the next show." Janice said.
"Can you walk that far?" Floyd asked.
Janice, rolled her eyes and hugged him, "Floyd I'll be okay," Janice told him. Floyd sighed and took her hand.
"Let's hurry, hopefully Joyce hasn't gotten up yet." Floyd said leading her downstairs.
The theatre was nearly empty everyone was still finishing breakfast or waking up.
Floyd closed the door to the band's usual practice room.
Janice looked out the window and panicked. She grabbed Floyd and dragged him beneath the window sill. "Jan, what's wrong?" He asked.
Janice waited for the door to open but it never did. "It was Joyce." Janice said.
Floyd sighed and stood up helping Janice up after him.
Floyd opened the door and walked out into the hall. Janice followed him. "Floyd what are we doing?" Janice asked.
Floyd turned back to her.
"We should go back if Joyce is here." He said.
Janice nodded and followed him to the door.
"Can you walk?" Floyd asked.
Janice jumped up and kissed him before replying, "Fer sure." She said. Floyd laughed and took her hand leading her outside.
Gonzo and Fozzie told Kermit they'd entertain Robin for the morning.
"Alright what do you want to do today?" Gonzo asked.
Robin shrugged and looked around excitedly. "Can we go get ice cream?" He asked.
"Oh I love ice cream!" Fozzie exclaimed.
"Okay okay let's go get ice cream." Gonzo said.
Kermit walked over to the theatre. Everyone was eager to get started on the next show. Kermit greeted everyone and walked to his office where he kept the first drafts of the show's sketches.
He shuffled through the pile of papers until he found the one he was looking for.
He wrote something down and ran back to the stage.
"Bunsen!" He yelled nearly knocking over Dr. Honeydew and Beaker.
"Hello Kermit what do you need?" Dr. Honeydew asked.
Kermit showed him the paper.
"Can you do it?" He asked.
Dr. Honeydew sighed. "I suppose I can work it into my schedule." he said.
"Great thank you so much." Kermit said. Continuing down the hall.
He ran around the corner and straight into Miss Piggy.
They both went tumbling to the ground. "Watch where you're going buddy!" Miss Piggy growled.
"Sorry Piggy," Kermit said helping her to her feet.
"I'll see you later Kermie." Miss Piggy said. Kermit nodded and hurried back down the hall.
Gonzo Fozzie and Robin were just walking in when Kermit ran by.
"Uncle Kermit you missed the best day ever we got ice cream and saw a movie it was awesome!" Robin exclaimed running over to his uncle.
"That's great Robin thanks guys for taking him." Kermit said.
"When are we going to do something?" Robin asked Kermit.
"I don't know Robin but we'll do something soon." Kermit said.
Robin nodded and walked over to Animal who was helping Dr. Teeth paint a set. "Hey guys." Robin said walking over.
"Hey little green man." Dr. Teeth said.
"GREEN GREEN GREEN!" Animal yelled knocking over several paint cans.
"can I help?" Robin asked.
"Posilutely" Dr. Teeth said handing Robin a paintbrush.
Janice was down in the games room reading while Floyd played his bass softly.
"Hey honey I was like thinking and how's this engagement plan going to work if we haven't even told Joyce yet?" Janice asked.
Floyd set down his bass and walked over to her.
"We'll tell her later." He said.
Janice took his hand he helped her up and hugged her lightly careful not to hurt her sore ribs.
Janice walked upstairs. Joyce had just walked inside. Floyd wrapped an arm around Janice's waist and carefully led her back downstairs.
"If she touches you at all she'll totally pay for it." Janice said.
Floyd laughed and kissed her cheek. "Jan you don't have to do anything." He told her.
Janice turned in his grasp and faced him. "We'll see," She said.
Floyd sighed.
He released her waist and ran upstairs. Janice followed and held onto his hand until they were upstairs in Janice's room.
Janice nearly fell over running had caused the terrible pain to return.
Floyd caught her and led her back to her bed. "You must have a broken rib," He said.
Janice shook her head. "It's…fine honey like don't worry." she said laying down.
Floyd laid beside her and took her hand.
"Are you sure you're okay?" He asked. Janice nodded.
Floyd got up and walked to the window.
Footsteps echoed right outside the door. Floyd ran over and opened it a little.
After a minute he closed the door and ran over to Janice.
"Joyce is out there." He said.
Janice got up using his arm for support.
"Let's go tell her." She said hurrying for the door.
Floyd followed and flung it open.
Janice walked beside him and took his hand.
Joyce rounded a corner and froze right in front of them.
"Floyd what are you doing out here with her?" Joyce snapped.
Janice rolled her eyes. "What do you like want Joyce?" She asked.
Joyce ignored her and smiled at Floyd,
"Honey are you ready for the wedding?" She asked.
Floyd sighed and slid his arm around Janice's waist. "You're too late, Janice and I are already engaged." He said.
Joyce's face drained of color and her lip trembled slightly.
"W-what?" She asked unable to hide the waver in her voice.
Janice sighed and leaned against Floyd, "Look Joyce, you're just like too late." Janice said.
Joyce turned and ran down the hall without another word.
Floyd hugged Janice and kissed her cheek. "Like it would be rully wonderful if she left you alone now." Janice said.
"Definitely," Floyd replied. Janice continued downstairs and walked outside, Floyd followed and took her hand. Janice turned and sighed.
"Where are we going?" Floyd asked.
"For a walk." Janice replied.
Floyd wrapped an arm around her waist and walked beside her.
"Kermie!" Miss Piggy cried rushing over.
"Hey Piggy," Kermit replied.
Miss Piggy flipped her hair and smiled. "Moi is taking vous on our surprise date tonight so surprise!" She announced.
"Piggy I'd love to go but I'm so busy and I promised Robin I'd do something with him." Kermit replied.
"Kermie please just tonight I've already made reservations." She batted her eyelashes and smiled sweetly.
"Okay Piggy I'll go with you tonight," He said in defeat.
"Oh thank you thank you," She hugged him and walked off.
"Good grief I'll never get a break." Kermit said to himself.
Robin ran over and hopped up on a stool beside Kermit "Hey uncle Kermit." He said happily.
"Hello Robin," Kermit replied turning to face his nephew.
"Are we doing something tonight?" Robin asked.
"Not tonight Robin. I'm busy but we'll do it soon I promise." Kermit said.
"Okay," Robin replied obviously disappointed.
Kermit sighed, "How about tomorrow. We'll go do something maybe we can take Gonzo or Fozzie with us and do something as a group?" Kermit suggested.
"That sounds awesome Uncle Kermit," Robin agreed.
Kermit nodded, "Hey Robin wanna help finish this set?" Rowlf asked walking by with a fake tree.
"Sure," Robin replied. He hopped off the stool and ran to help.
"Hey boss." Scooter said popping up with his usual clipboard.
"Hello Scooter," Kermit replied.
"So I was going over the show and everything looks great so far." Scooter said.
"Thanks Scooter it's always great to have your opinion." Kermit said.
"Kermit!" Sam said walking over.
"Hi Sam." Kermit replied.
Sam looked down at her Kermit and sighed. "I'm still not happy with that band's performance of the only civil musical number on this show. And now Animal is rampaging onstage." He said.
"Oh no, Look Sam I'm sorry about the performance. Scooter can you get Animal under control please?" Kermit asked.
"Sure thing." Scooter replied running onstage.
Sam huffed and walked back in the direction he'd come.
"Kermit I have fit time to work on your request. It will be ready in about a week." Dr. Honeydew said walking over with Beaker in tow.
"Me mo meep meep mo me," Beaker said.
"No Beaker it won't blow him up." Dr. Honeydew replied.
"Thank you," Kermit said.
Finally Kermit had time to go over the show.
"Alright now where was I?" Kermit asked himself flipping through the pages.