Visiting the neighbors

[Archie Hopper/ Jiminy Cricket]

Archie didn't know his neighbor all that well. He just knew that Fred worked at some sort of club, and kept odd hours.

Still, the man was quiet, and a good neighbor.

Fred had invited him many times to come see the club, but the therapist had never found the time.

But tonight, his calender was clear. A night club wasn't exactly his thing, but he decided to stop by, just to see.

[Timothy Mouse/Fred Mausworth]

Fred checked his watch again. It was getting closer and closer to "showtime", and a few people had already shown up. There were only a few less than their usual crowd around this time, but he knew that the club would fill up pretty soon.

Speaking of which... "Where the hell is Jezabel?" he whispered to himself. "She's running late!" Normally, he wasn't this worried, but his confrontation with Regina earlier that day had put him on edge. He peered out from the sidelines to look at the growing audience and--was that who he thought it was?

"Archie!" Fred waved in greeting as he quickened his pace to meet his neighbor (which he knew little about outside that he was a therapist who had a pet Dalmatian named Pongo) at the entrance. "Glad you could finally make it! Been pretty busy, huh?"

[Archie Hopper/ Jiminy Cricket]

"Hello Fred," he greeted him, "Yes, I'm afraid so."

[Timothy Mouse/Fred Mausworth]

"Well, it's nice to at least have you here now," Fred replied. "Anywho, welcome to Club Robin! The show should be starting soon, but in the meantime, feel free to sit down at a table. Our waitress will get to you..." Where the heck is Jez, anyway? "... when she gets to you," he concluded.

[Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams]

The backstage doors flew open sending a cacophony of sound through the club, Jezabel sprinted through the doors in a navy blue blouse and skirt while carrying a plastic shopping bag as well as her black high heels. "Fred I'm so sorry! I was going to show up earlier but I noticed the mayor came by and, Well... I think if I'd popped in I might have made things worse" she slipped into a chair and started to put on her shoes, taking a moment to catch her breath.

It was her first day on the job and she was late already?! Jezabel cursed to herself, if she could choose one day to be late to simething today would have been it, but no. God forbid she actually show up to time to something. When she looked up she noticed Doctor Hopper was also in the room. "Hey Doc, what brings you here?"

[Archie Hopper/ Jiminy Cricket]

He thanked Fred and made his way over to an empty table. When he saw Jezabel enter, he blinked.

"I'm here to see the show," he replied.

[Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams]

Jezabel continued to Breathe in deep breaths, "Izzat so?" she grinned at Fred and stood,"Well I can help you out in just a second here, just gotta... Hang on..." she reached into the plastic bag and pulled out a white apron. The sides had a about an inch of lace that flared out nicely and flowed with the fabric. She took in one last deep breath"Whew, alright whenever your ready Doc"

[Archie Hopper/ Jiminy Cricket]

"Oh, I... uh... I'm not ready to order anything, or anything, yet."

[Timothy Mouse/Fred Mausworth]

"Hmm! Better than what I pictured it," Fred complimented on the uniform Jezabel was wearing. He then patted her on the shoulder. "It looks great. And sorry about... Mayor Regina, she surprised all of us." The man let out a sigh of worry. "If things had gone differently, I'd be dead."

Suddenly, he remembered that Archie was still among them. "Uh, not that it's anything ta be worried about, Archie," he quickly added. "You can order the mayor--order from the menu when you feel like it, my god, my nerves are shot tonight..."

[Archie Hopper/ Jiminy Cricket]

"Did I pick a bad night to come?" Archie looked concerned.

[Timothy Mouse/Fred Mausworth]

Fred suddenly snapped to attention. "Nonononono! Stay! Have fun! Be merry!" He chuckled. "Not a bad night at all, just had a few things happen earlier. Oh yeah!" He turned to Jezabel. "After you left, we got an audition for a new singer! She's terrific! Cliff an' I told her she could start whenever it's best for her since she's got a few... schedule issues." Schedule issues. Yes, that would be the nice way to call being related to Regina.

[Archie Hopper/ Jiminy Cricket]

"If you're sure," Archie agreed.

[Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams]

Jezabel smiled when Fred approved of her Uniform. It had been a little dusty and she even took the time to iron it, do it was nice to see her work was appreciated. She turned to Archie"Well, lemme know when you're ready Archie." she Wiggled her feet a little further into her heels, it'd been quite awhile since she'd worn any if this stuff, in fact she couldn't remember the last time she'd put it on. A hearing maybe?

Wait, a new singer?" Really? What's her name? Do I know her?" that was pretty unlikely, most of the people knew(or at least new well) weren't the singing type. Except maybe Holly... But for some reason Jezabel couldn't see Holly getting up on stage.

[Timothy Mouse/Fred Mausworth]

"Her name's Madison," Fred answered to Jez, lowering his voice a bit. "Heck, I didn't even know her, but I'll bet ya anything that Archie knows her." He wouldn't be surprised if it were true. Poor Maddie, having to live with Regina all her life... It must be miserable.

"So guys, if that's it for now..." He really didn't want to get on stage just yet, but there was a show to put on. "I'll just... yeah..."

[Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams]

Madison... not a name she new, then again that may not have been a bad thing. "uh, okay, break a leg" Jezabel gave a kind of awkward wave and then turned to Archie. She was about to ask about this Madison character but realised she was on the job, and he's a customer. "Shall we?"