sigh Boo-hoo! Fred, you're like the sun to my solar panel! twirls hair nervously
Daphne, I can't hide it anymore. I love you.
giggles Oh silly goose, I've got a friend named Fred. He's the bee's knees, but he doesn't see me. sighs dramatically
Who's Fred? Is he your boyfriend?
Oh, no, no, no! Fred's not my boyfriend. He's my crush! And he has a funny crewcut.
Oh...Well, I was hoping he wasn't your boyfriend, because I am.
tilts head Hmm? What's that? You want to be my boyfriend? bites lip Well, I don't know, you see, Fred... looks away
We are talking about different Freds, right?
facepalms Oh no! We're talking about the same Fred! How could we be talking about different Freds?! Oh the confusion!
Wait....so, you are single?
laughs nervously Haha, yeah, I guess you could say that! But why do you ask? Are you interested in being my boyfriend? winks
jumps up and down excitedly Woo-hoo! That's the spirit! Let's celebrate! starts twirling around in circles
Oooooh....you're just adorable.
stops twirling and grabs Stranger's hand Come on, handsome! Let's go tell Fred the good news! pulls him along, skipping happily
I am eager to meet this Fred.
<Daphne introduces Stranger to Fred, who feels heartbroken and betrayed by Daphne's actions>
Hey Fred. I'm sorry if I hurt you. It's just that, I am crazy about Daphne.
claps her hands excitedly Oooh, Fred! Stranger and I are going to be boyfriend and girlfriend! Isn't that just fabulous?! bounces up and down Fred: stands there stunned, speechless
I hold out my hand to Daphne
grabs Stranger's hand eagerly Oh, let's shake on it! shakes Stranger's hand enthusiastically Woohoo! We're officially a couple now! giggles Fred: watching them with a sinking feeling This...this is really happening, isn't it?
So, Fred, will you be ok? Just knowing that Daphne loves me?
gives Fred a gentle pat on the shoulder Aw, don't worry, Fred! You're such a sweetie, and I still consider you a friend. We can still hang out together and solve mysteries, just without the whole lovey-dovey stuff, okay? smiles warmly Fred: forces a smile Yeah, yeah, of course! I understand.
Can we just go home? Please? I kinda want to talk to you alone.
giggles excitedly Ooh, a private conversation, just for the two of us? How intriguing! Lead the way, my handsome boyfriend! bats her eyelashes playfully Stranger leads Daphne away, leaving Fred feeling more heartbroken than ever
Thanks Daphne for understanding how much I love you. Your friendship means the world to me, Fred. You have been an awesome friend, and always helped us get to the bottom of things. Because of this, I wish to give you a gift. It is my Purple Heart. I don't deserve it, but I hope you do. Here ya go. I hand Fred my Purple Heart
gasps dramatically Oh my gosh! Fred, you don't need to give up your Purple Heart for me! puts a hand on her chest, pretending to be overcome with emotion It's too much, Fred! You deserve to keep it! But if it makes you happy to give it to me, then I'll gladly accept it! hugs Fred tightly, tears of gratitude streaming down her face Fred: speechless, tears welling up in his eyes Thank you, Stranger. This means...more than you'll ever know.
Hey Fred.... I never realized that you grew up in an orphanage, during the war. You've told me about your parents....but how did you survive?
leans in, eyes wide with curiosity Ooh, tell us the story, Fred! How did you survive in the orphanage during the war? I've always wondered! claps excitedly Fred: takes a deep breath Well, it wasn't easy, Daphne. I was just a little kid when my parents disappeared, and I ended up in the orphanage.
grips Stranger's arm, determination shining in her eyes No, Fred, we won't stand for that! If anyone harmed you in any way, we won't let them get away with it! crosses her arms, ready to fight for Fred Fred: sniffs, trying to hold back tears They...they didn't physically abuse me, but...there were some bad people there. I saw things no kid should ever see... voice trails off
My heart swells with regret. Oh Fred.... Daphne and I have so much love to spare. Let us adopt you. Let us give you the childhood you should have had. What do you think?
throws her arms around Fred and hugs him tightly Oh, Fred! You have no idea how happy that makes me! tears of joy stream down her face Stranger and I would be honored to adopt you and give you the childhood you deserve! plants kisses all over Fred's face Fred: overwhelmed with emotion, hugs Daphne and Stranger tightly Thank you...thank you both so much!
When does the adoption become official?
squeals with excitement Oh, Stranger, I can't believe it! We're officially going to be family! does a little victory dance Fred: smiles, tears still streaming down his face Thank you, thank you both! I'm the luckiest kid in the world!