Thanks for bumping this, Marty. So this is a slightly belated response here, hehe, but... what a great and such a sweet story!! Awesome idea to bring Hilda back in this story. And what a cute couple Hilda and Pops make! Hehe, and I wasn't sure how you would end it, but like Snowthy said... a sad
and a happy ending. I love that! It certainly took me by surprise that everything worked out so wonderfully for Pops and Hilda. With that wonderful love between the two of them, and the hints toward the beginning of Muppets Tonight, I say the happiness in this story definitely overtakes any sadness in the end!