30 April 2025
Cucumber & Pickles are sitting on the couch in Pickles' apartment watching comedy. Crispy Cat is their favourite comedian. He tells the best dirty jokes to the audience and is devoted by bunches of people. Amidst Cucumber & Pickles watching the comedy, Cucumber's cell phone began to ring. She pulls it out and answers it. It was Editor Eddie calling her.
Cucumber: Hey Eddie!
Editor Eddie: Cucumber! How you and those babies doing?
Cucumber: They're doing good! And for me, Good as well. What's up?
Editor Eddie: Well, I forgot to tell you a few days ago during your mission.
Cucumber: Yes?
Editor Eddie: I didn't wanna tell you during that mission otherwise, it would worry you. But, my retirement is coming up.
Cucumber: (Gasp) What? You're retiring? When??
Editor Eddie: I will be retiring from being an editor at the end of this week. So at the end of the week, I'm throwing a little retirement party at my office on Friday.
Cucumber: I.. I..
Editor Eddie: I know you're not pleased but, I had been your guy's boss for like.. since.. 1991. Can't expect me to be there forever you know?
Cucumber: I mean.. nothing lasts forever so.. yeah..
Editor Eddie: Bring your friends if you can. See you then!
Cucumber: See ya.
After Editor Eddie and Cucumber got done talking, Editor Eddie hangs up the phone and Pickles wonders who it was. Cucumber declared that it was Editor Eddie calling. When she got to the part when she said about the fact that Editor Eddie was retiring, Pickles wasn't very pleased.
Pickles: Who was that?
Cucumber: That was Editor Eddie. He called me to tell me that.. he's retiring as an editor. His retirement is coming up.
Pickles: WHAT???
Cucumber: It's true..
Pickles: No.. No!!! NO!! It.. can't be!! Who the hell's gonna replace him?!
Cucumber: I don't know...
Pickles: (Flips his TV tray) I can't believe this bullshit!
Cucumber: Yeah but-
Pickles: Seriously?! What the fuck?! Eddie can't retire! He was like... a father to me...
Cucumber: Will you just listen Pickles?
Pickles: Alright fine.
Cucumber: I'm sure we'll find someone to replace him as a new editor...
Pickles: How the fuck are we gonna do that?! We don't get to decide. We're photographers, Not CEOs. You're my lead, I'm your assistant/co leader.
Cucumber: I know.. I just hope a new editor will take Eddie's spot after his retirement. I still can't believe that's happening..
Pickles: We all knew this day would come... I don't think Vinegar is going to be very pleased.
Cucumber: I'll tell Vin
Pickles: No don't.
Cucumber: Why? He has to know.
Pickles: Because he'll quit the job.
Cucumber: No he won't. Besides, I'm having fucking babies. There has to be someone to be your companion and for me to do work sitting down.
Speaking of Vinegar, Vinegar stopped by for a visit mainly to check on how Cucumber's babies are doing. So he knocks on the door making a joke but it wasn't the right time to make a joke.
Vinegar: Knock knock!
Pickles: Come in.
Vinegar: Who's There? Vin! Vin who? Orange you glad I said.. Vin as in.. Vinegar?
Pickles: Vin, Now's not the time to make jokes. We're in a serious situation here.
Vinegar: Oh my god! Did Cucumber get a miscarriage?? DID SHE??
Pickles: No dumbass! The babies are fine!
Vinegar: Hohh thank god! But what's happening? Did Aunt Shirley die???
Pickles: Again, No and no. My mama is safe in Alabama. It's something else. But nobody died, the babies are fine. Cucumber, You tell him.
After seconds of silence, Cucumber thought of a sentence to say regarding Editor Eddie's retirement. When she said something about the retirement, Vinegar began to overreact by bawling over it. It seemed that he loved Editor Eddie in spite of the fact that he's been in the photographer team for weeks.
Cucumber: Editor Eddie is retiring.
Vinegar: (Gasp) Don't.. don't say that! (Sobs)
Cucumber: I know, It hurts but.. It's true.. he is retiring.
Vinegar: No.. (Hugs Cucumber whilst he's sobbing)
Cucumber: There there.. shhhh.. We're still together... We'll still keep in touch with Editor Eddie no matter what..
Vinegar: Who's gonna replace him?
Cucumber: We don't know yet..
Vinegar: I just *Sniff* wanted to stop by to see how you're doing.. You smell good, Cucumber..
Cucumber: Thank you.. I'll see you at the party.
Vinegar then leaves the apartment somberly. After he left, Cucumber & Pickles then focuses on their routine a couple days before the retirement party Editor Eddie is throwing. Cucumber also texted Editor Eddie on saying that she wants to throw a gender reveal party as well. She will gather some supplies for the gender reveal party. She is getting a cake with a colour of the gender inside of it representing each baby. The outside of the cake is white but the coloured icing is inside, hidden so it wouldn't be seen until pieces are cut.
3rd, May 2025
Editor Eddie invites the trio to his retirement party which is also a gender reveal party. The cakes have been gathered representing each baby Cucumber is having. Zucchini, Monty, Geoff, Jonathan, Colette, Alexi, and Sierra came to the party. Sierra came because Vinegar was gonna be there. Vinegar was just sitting in the corner of the room sulking. Sierra asks Cucumber where Vinegar is so she can talk to him.
Sierra: Hi, Cucumber! Oh my god! You're having babies! (Puts her hand on Cucumber's tummy) Wow! They're kicking! I can't wait to meet them!
Cucumber: Me too! I can't wait to be a mommy!
Sierra: Have you seen Vinegar anywhere?
Cucumber: Yeah, He's over there in the corner.
Sierra: Thanks.
Sierra then approaches Vinegar where he is sitting on the floor with a depressed look on his face. Sierra asks what's wrong.
Sierra: Vin Vin? What's the matter? Aren't you glad to see the baby's genders?
Vinegar: I am but.. this is Editor Eddie's retirement party.. He's gonna be gone for good..
Sierra: I wouldn't say that, He's just retiring from being an editor for this place. That doesn't mean he's leaving those two. Not even you. You'll still be able to keep in touch with him.
Vinegar: It's gonna be so fuckin' hard to cope with..
Sierra: Baby, It's gonna be okay. There are things worse than Eddie's retirement. Your mommy died, that was worse. And you got kidnapped.
Vinegar: And you helped with the kidnapping!
Sierra: Oh for fuck's sake, I was manipulated!
Vinegar: Oh, I forgot.
Sierra: Will you please come join us? Please please please?
Vinegar: Alright fine.
Vinegar gets up off the floor to join the guests for the party. Pickles grabs a glass cup and a spoon and taps it a few times to get everyone's attention. He announces that it's time to see the reveal. Cucumber stands next to Pickles so she can be next to the second cake. Pickles grabs a cake knife and a pie server so he can grab a slice of the cake. The guests including Vinegar, Sierra, and Editor Eddie are all watching to see what colour the inside of the cake is. One cake has an icing art of a face of a puppy and the other cake has an icing art of a kitty. Pickles is grabbing a slice of the cake from the cake with the kitty face icing on top. Pickles begins to cut the cake in a casual slice so it fits the pie server. He picks the sliced cake up and shows it to everyone. The cake Pickles cut has pink frosting inside representing a girl. The guests (specifically the ladies) are excited about the fact Cucumber is having a girl. Sierra was very happy that she is shaking Vinegar but he smirked. Cucumber then proceeds to do the same with the cake with the puppy face on top. She grabs a pie server and cake knife to cut a slice of the cake. She then shows the sliced cake up and shows it to everyone. The cake Cucumber cut has blue frosting inside representing a boy. The guests are excited about that too. The guys are excited over the fact Cucumber is having a boy and a girl. The ladies are still excited too.
Sierra: Oh my gaaaaaaaaaaawd! The Shepherds are having a boy AND a girl!!! Oh my gaaaaaaaaaaaawd!!
Vinegar: I'm.. I'm excited.
Jonathan: Yes! Pepino is having a niño y niña!
Sierra: What did he say?
Vinegar: I think he's saying boy and girl in Spanish. Sorry, I don't speak Mexican.
Jonathan: I'm Honduran, Cabron.
Vinegar: My bad.
Geoff: (Walks to Cucumber) Congratulations, Cucumber! I'm proud of you! (Tries to reach Cucumber's tummy but he's too short)
Cucumber: Ohhh you want up? Want me to practice being a mommy on you?
Geoff: Oh hell no! I just wanna feel your tummy to see if I can feel a kick.
Cucumber: Here, (Picks Geoff up and he puts his hand on Cucumber's belly to feel a baby kick)
Geoff: Ooooo! Good kick!
Editor Eddie: Congratulations, Cucumber! That's a good way to enhance my going away party.
Cucumber: Thanks Editor Eddie.
After everyone had fun at the party, Everyone went home including the trio after Editor Eddie told the trio to come to the office on the 4th of May so they can meet their new editor.
4th, May 2025
The trio head to the Daily Veggie workplace and head into Editor Eddie's office. He is in the midst of cleaning his office by gathering the decorations he put up along with his pictures he hung up on the bulletin board. The computer, typewriter and telephone stays as they are essential equipment for an editor. The trio all take seats to wait for the new editor coming in. The new editor is a lady named Eleanor Lynch. She is a jaguar with experience of managing, editing and stuff like that. She speaks in a mellow tone and it seems she is passionate. The trio hears a knock on the door and Editor Eddie walks to the door and opens it. It was Eleanor. They both shook hands as they are glad to meet each other.
Editor Eddie: Eleanor! Glad you could make it!
Eleanor: Thank you so much, Eddie.
Editor Eddie: Guys, This will be my replacement, Eleanor. Eleanor Lynch.
Eleanor: These must be the photographers you told me about, Eddie.
Editor Eddie: Eleanor, Why don't you get to know these photographers?
Eleanor: I will. (Walks to Cucumber) You must be Cucumber! The leader of the team!
Cucumber: Yes I am! Great to meet you.
Eleanor: So nice to finally meet you. You look so pretty and.. I see you're having a baby, is that right?
Cucumber: Correct! I am having twins!
Eleanor: Congrats! (Approaches Pickles) And you must be Pickles Shepherd!
Pickles: Yup, Husband of Cucumber. Nice to meet ya Eleanor. (Shakes her hand)
Eleanor: So nice to meet you too! I heard you're co-leader for Cucumber. Is that right?
Pickles: Right you are!
Eleanor: Nice! (Walks to Vinegar) And you, You seem to be working here for a few weeks. What is your name?
Vinegar: Uhhh.. Uhhh..
Pickles: He's Vinegar. Vinegar Wally Hollingsworth.
Eleanor: Nice to meet you, Vinegar. Why aren't you saying anything? I don't bite.
Vinegar: Are you gonna be as great as Eddie?
Eleanor: Of course I will. I have lots of experience as being manager of things. And I know what I'm doing.
Editor Eddie: Anyways, It was an honour working with you guys over the past many years.
Pickles: We'll never forget you, Eddie.
Cucumber: Thank you so much.
(Cucumber & Pickles both shake Editor Eddie's hand)
Editor Eddie: Uhhh.. Vinegar? Do you have anything to say to me?
Vinegar: (Few seconds of silence, Then he hugs Editor Eddie tight and cries) I'll never forget you.. *sniff* you were like a father to me.. (sob)
Editor Eddie: My goodness.. I'll never forget you three either.. I'm shocked that.. you're showing deep sympathy towards my departure. But don't worry, You'll get along with Eleanor just fine. And I'll still be living here in Busytown and you can contact me anytime!
Vinegar: Right.. Goodbye.. (Grabs a tissue and blows his nose)
Editor Eddie: Now, Eleanor already has a mission planned for you guys for the 7th of May. Happy trails!
Editor Eddie then waves goodbye to the trio including Eleanor and they wave back. Vinegar is still feeling sorrowful. After Editor Eddie walks out that door, Eleanor opens her boxes of her things to decorate the office including pictures. Eleanor is now, Editor Eleanor. She sits down at the office chair and logs into the computer with her profile that's reserved for her. She sets everything up and then the trio sits down. Eleanor begins to have her first assignment to the trio. She then announces the three that there's a cruise line in Busytown leaving for a cruise. They are invited to take photos of the Busytown Cruises cruise ship.
Editor Eleanor: Alright, Since I'm now in Eddie's spot, Your mission will take place on the Busytown Cruises cruise ship. Make sure you guys take good pictures of that ship on that day.
I already bought you guys tickets for you three to access the cruise ship for photos, So no worries.
Pickles: See Vin? Things are gonna be great, this lady is pretty mellow.
Editor Eleanor: So tell me Cucumber, I heard you're still on the mission but you find a place with your laptop for work stuff since you're pregnant.
Cucumber: Yes.
Editor Eleanor: At least you can relax, sit down and work and let your husband and his brother do all the work.
Vinegar: I'm not his brother, I'm his cousin.
Editor Eleanor: My apologies. Anyways, When are you expected to be in labour, Cucumber? Like, when will you give birth to your babies? I'm curious.
Cucumber: Around the week of the 14th of July this year.
Editor Eleanor: Oh my sakes! I can't wait to see what they look like! Are you having puppies or kitties?
Cucumber: I'm having a puppy and a kitty. And one's a boy and one's a girl!
Editor Eleanor: That's wonderful! I can't wait to see what they look like!
After Editor Eleanor's excitement for Cucumber's babies happened, the telephone began to ring, It was Editor Eleanor's first telephone call in the office. She picks it up and answers.
Editor Eleanor: Editor Eleanor speaking!
Brock: Hi, I was wondering if Mr. Mahooters is here. First name is Phil.
Editor Eleanor: Gimme a minute. Uhhh, Does any of you happen to know a person named Phil Mahooters? Uhhh Phil Mahooters?
Brock: (Bursts out laughing through the phone)
Vinegar: (Trying not to laugh while Cucumber & Pickles are astonished)
Editor Eleanor: What the- Oh when I find out who you are young man, I will have the cops arrest you! Is that understood?!
Brock: (Farts on his phone) It translates to.. Understood! HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Editor Eleanor: (Hangs up) Ugh.. That little.. Oh!
Cucumber: I forgot to warn you. You may get prank calls.
Editor Eleanor: It's okay. I've dealt with calls for worse than that before. Didn't Eddie get prank calls before?
Pickles: He did. It was from that bear named Brock Stones.
Editor Eleanor: Brock? He doesn't sound like a good guy now doesn't he. I bet you three know of him, Do you, Cucumber?
Cucumber: Yes I do. He's not a good guy, He's a ruthless one.
Editor Eleanor: Does that guy hurt you?
Cucumber: Yeah. He harassed me in the past. First, He insulted my heritage by saying "Ooga Booga" which mocks African dialogue, Then, He pulled my pants down when me and the gang were walking out the Japanese restaurant, Then, He was beating his meat in front of me and my sister at Tropical Bay waterpark and we were wearing swimsuits. And then at the Christmas party, He grabbed my breasts. And at the assignment in Rio which was my second visits in Rio, He forced me to drive into a fruit stand causing damage and then he got arrested. But it turns out he was bailed out.
Vinegar: I found that out when he insulted my mom.
Editor Eleanor: Oh my sakes, What a jerk. I hope he'll face justice one day.
Anyways, Here are your tickets (Hands the three the tickets to the Busytown Cruises cruise ship for 7th, May)
Pickles: Thanks, Eleanor. We'll be at the ship on that day.
Editor Eleanor: You three are excused. It's nice talking to you. Especially you Cucumber.
Cucumber: Nice talking to you too!
The trio leaves the office. You see? Editor Eleanor is nice when you get to know her. She even purchased boat tickets for the Busytown Cruise which was very generous for a new editor like her.
Next chapter coming..
