Despite everything that had happened, the kids from Elwood City were still looking forward to the date. And so it was, that both couple eventually made their way to the Gilded Truffle later that evening.

"This place looks really expensive" Sue Ellen commented "are you sure we can afford it?"

"Oh sure, my dad gave me enough money before we left" Lisa explained "besides, my family eats here on occasion and we've never had any problems."

The foursome approached a table, with the men pulling out the chairs for their dates. Eventually, they received menus, placed their orders, and generally enjoyed themselves. As things came to a close, Lisa poured a drink for the four of them and raised her glass.

"To us" she toasted "and our eternal friendship."

"Um, this isn't wine, is it?" Arthur asked, investigating the suspicious drink.

"Don't be silly" Lisa replied "we're far too young for that. No it's only Coke I'm afraid."

"Then why did it come in a bottle with a cork?" Sue Ellen asked.

"This is a very fancy restaurant" Lisa explained "they have a reputation to keep up."

After the date, everyone prepared to say goodbye to their Springfieldian friends.

"So long Lisa" Francine said "and don't worry, I promise to do a fair and unbiased review of the city in the Frensky Star. It wasn't all bad, after all."

"Goodbye" Sue Ellen said, hugging her friend "if you ever want to come to Elwood City, you're always welcome."

"I'll be sure to take you up on that offer."

"Well see ya, Bart" Arthur said.

"Don't get all mushy on me man" Bart replied "you're a guy for Pete's sake."

Further goodbyes were exchanged, then the kids piled into Mr. Read's catering van and took off.

"Something tells me we'll see them again" Homer commented.

"No duh Homer, they live like, an hour away from here" Bart replied.

"I'll teach you to ruin my wistful moment!" Homer said, strangling his son.

"Dad, when you did that to Bart as a kid, it was cute" Lisa said "well, okay, not really, but you get my point. Now that he's a teen, legally, I should be calling social services."

"We should've done that a long time ago Lis" Bart added, after Homer loosened his grip.

"Why you little!"

Meanwhile, the van headed off on its' way back to Elwood City.

"So, did you kids have a good time?" Mr. Read asked.

The kids looked at each other, not quite sure how to explain the events of the weekend.

"It was…eventful" Arthur replied.

"Glad to hear it" Mr. Read said.

Arthur sighed, glad that his dad didn't push the issue. Still, he did have a very interesting time; he met a number of new people, strange as they were, got captured by mobsters, and made an impulsive decision that helped save his girlfriend. All in all, not a bad two days.

(Sorry about how short this was, but I couldn't think of a funny way to end things. If anyone has any suggestions for a funnier ending, let me know and I'll change it).