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=====Chapter 1: Down at the Ink======

In the office of Valiant and Valiant, our favorite toon rabbit Roger was with his fellow detective and friend Eddie Valiant as both were done with a case involving a loan shark. Roger sipped on his carrot juice while Eddie drank on his alcoholic beverage sighing in content. The detective turned to his rabbit buddy and spoke on the ending of the case.

"Glad we solved the case of a loan shark who was after a guy down on his luck.", Valiant noted. Roger putting down his carrot juice nodded wildly feeling mutually about the situation.
"Yeah. That guy is so intimidating that I nearly dropped pellets in my overalls! We were almost dog chow for sure.", Roger said shuddering with Eddie shrugging at the mentioned moment.
"He kind of reminded us of Bill Sykes who did the similar thing but was killed somewhere in a subway in New York. However, this guy use to work with Sykes running a gambling ring. And the fact the client was in need of help to support his family just seems crazy. Common sense should've told him never to go to a loan shark for help.", Eddie noted nonchalantly looking in his files of the case. Roger being sympathetic for the client voiced his opinion.
"But, Eddie. It's what you said, he was down on his luck. He'd do anything to support his family. If I were in his shoes, I'd do the same. Especially for my Love Cups, the cream of my coffee.", Roger gushed at the latter part of his sentence about a certain redhead. His ears formed a heart as he was literally walking on air. Eddie looked up and yelled for him to come down.
"Hey, Rog! Get your cotton-tailed butt back down here before you—"

CRASH!
"YEOOOOOW!"

"crash.", Eddie sighed watching Roger crashing into a wall and falling on the floor with tweeting birds over his head. Eddie still sighing walked over to his long-eared friend to check if he's all right. But then again, toons like Roger can take more physical abuse than actual humans due to their own physics. The only confirmed way to actually kill and harm a toon was the Dip that Judge Doom created but was defeated in his own concoction.
"Rog, you idiot! What the hell am I going to do with you?!", the detective picked Roger up by his ears as the rabbit spoke gibberish. Eddie then picked up some water and dumped it over the rabbit's head causing him to yelp.
"BRRRRR! Who let the frost in here? It's chilly!", Roger chattered his teeth as frost effects were on his fur due to the cold water. Eddie shrugged throwing the rabbit a towel to dry himself off. Once that was done, the two detectives were just chilling since there were no cases present yet. Roger then broke the silence turning to Eddie with his trademark toothy grin.
"Say, Eddie?"

"Yeah?"
"Have I ever told ya how Love Cups and I came to be?", Roger asked with Eddie shaking his head.
"Not really. You haven't told me that before. I'm curious on how did you land a dame like her to begin with?", Eddie now curious wanted to know the origins of Roger and Jessica's romance. Roger sipping on his carrot juice eagerly spins on his chair before he begins to tell the tale.
"Glad you ask, pal! It all started during my early run at RK Maroon Studios. Now where to begin?"

======Flashback======

The filming of a Baby Herman cartoon was at the end but not before the producer Raul began his tirade on the toon rabbit. The way the ending of the cartoon didn't impress him one bit as he marched up to Roger with a scowl on his face.
"Cut! Cut! Cut! Roger, you futzed up the script for the umpteenth time! What were you suppose to do in the script?! Tell me!", Raul rambled as Herman watched groaning at his friend Roger's screw-up. The look the gruff baby made indicated that it wasn't the first time Roger did such a thing. The toon rabbit sheepishly grinned looking at Raul's irritated expression.
"I was supposed to have a growing lump on my head after hitting the ceiling?", Roger answered with Raul nodding.
"Correct. Then why didn't I see that?! I swear that if I had every dollar for each screw-up you do, I'd be paid handsomely!", Raul yelled with Roger stuttering.
"P-P-P-P-lease! I'll re-do the take! I'll grow a lump with a flag attached to it! See?", Roger said hitting his head with a mallet causing a lump with a flag to appear. Raul being the way he is decided to leave.
"And have you drive me to drink? No thanks! All right, boys! Clean up this mess! It's quittin' time for today! As for you, Roger! For once in your life, get your lines right!", Raul stomped out of the studio grumbling as the crew cleaned up the studio. Herman sighed in frustration with a cigar in his mouth walked up to his co-star speaking his mind.
"Rog, you long-eared nitwit! Every time we film a cartoon, you always find a way to mess it up! What the hell am I goin' to do with ya?! I swear it gets old like spoiled milk!", Herman ranted with Roger waving his hands in defense.
"P-P-P-P-lease! At least I try to get stuff right. It gets confusing sometimes! Raul's always petty on the smallest things.", Roger whined. Herman couldn't help but sympathize with his friend.
"I understand, pal. Raul can be a real asshole sometimes. Don't let his frustration get to ya, Rog. Tell ya what. How about we go to the Ink and Paint Club? That cheers me up when Raul gets on our asses.", the gruff baby said as Roger used his ears to rub his head in thought. The rabbit then got back to his goofy self and jumped for joy.
"Sure thing, Herman! Um, where's the Ink and Paint Club?", Roger asked.
""Just follow my lead and we'll get there in no time. It's the club in Toontown.", the baby said as the two toons walked along outside the studio. Once they were outside, Roger asked his friend something.
"Are we walkin' there? I bet we can get there if we do."
"Not a snowball's chance we're walkin'! We're catchin' a cab!", Herman said using his thumb to signal a taxi. Suddenly, a yellow cab with eyes as headlights and a bumper mouth sped and stopped beside the toons with no driver inside. Roger and Herman were now greeted by the talking cab.
"Well if it isn't my favorite toon pals! Hop in before I charge ya for stallin'!"
"Good to see ya, Benny! After a long day of makin' cartoons, it's a breath of fresh air.", Roger said happily only for Herman to pull the rabbit inside the cab. Once inside, Benny asked his fellow toons about a destination.
"Okay, you guys. where to? You haven't used your thumb for nothin', ya know.", Benny asked with Herman saying the place to go.
"To the Ink and Paint Club, pal! after being chewed out again by Raul, we deserve some R&R!", Herman said as Benny smirked.
"I figure why you want to go there. Rog, you better not get behind the wheel!", Benny said with Roger chuckling.
"P-P-P-P-P-lease! How come?!"
"You know why! You almost caused a pile up the last time you were behind the wheel! No snowball's chance that I'm letting it happen again!", Benny reminded the rabbit as the cab took off to their destination with Roger's ears waving wildly in the wind.

=====At the Ink and Paint Club=====

"All right, boys! This is the place! And remember that if you want a ride, just stick out your thumb! See ya!", Benny bid the toons goodbye as he sped off. Roger and Herman saw the club in front of them in It's glory. The baby turned to Roger with a stern scowl.
"Now remember, Roger! Let me get us in the club and above all, do not order any alcohol! I repeat, do..not…order..any..alcohol. Capisce?", Herman warned as Roger grinned.
"Don't worry, Herman. After what happened the last time we were at a bar, I learned my lesson real quick. I'll be careful from now on.", Roger said.
"Well you better be. I'm not payin' for any damages because of your little outbursts. C'mon, let's get the hell in there.", Herman said with both boys going to the club. They were at a door with a sliding peephole stopping in front of it. Herman turned to Roger motioning to himself.
"Just Leave this to me.", Herman whispered as he knocked on the door. Afterwards the peephole slid with stern and vigilant eyes glaring at Roger and Herman.
"What's the password?!", the deep and gruff voice asked as Roger felt a little chicken. Herman rolled his eyes at his friend's cowardly act.
"Walt sent me.", Herman said as the peephole slid shut. Then the door opened up showing a large toon gorilla bouncer ushering them inside.
"Come on in.", the gorilla said as both Herman and Roger did as they were Instructed.

The boys were seated near the front row as they were watching Donald and Daffy doing a Piano battle of Hungarian Rhapsody. The two ducks were arguing on who's better and then they made insults.
"Say it to my face, squawk box! You're despicable!", challenged Daffy causing Donald to glare with his face red with anger.
"Doggone little stupid…WAAaAACK!", Donald grumbled throwing a fit as the two battled on the pianos. Roger laughed himself silly while Herman smoked his cigar.
"Donald and Daffy are such class acts! They never get old! Right, Herman?!", Roger laughed while Herman rolled his eyes.
"Are you Kidding? Those two always futzzes up the act ending in a draw every time! There's got to be a winner some time around! Ugh! I need a drink! Hey, Rog. Ya want anything?", Herman asked as the rabbit shook his head.
"Not yet. I'm thinking about it.", Roger told his friend who is now a Little impatient.
"Well make up your damn mind because the waitress will be here at any moment!", Herman told roger as they continued on watching the famous piano battle. As soon as the song ended, the pianos exploded causing Donald and Daffy to get caught in the explosion. Once the smoke cleared up, Donald with the piano keys as teeth in his mouth grumbled.
"Awww, phooey!", Donald said stomping off stage while Daffy walked in front of the audience looking burnt up.
"Roast duck, anyone?", Daffy said sputtering out smoke as he wobbled off stage. The patrons cheered with applause as the next act had a toon octopus juggling some balls with a happy piano melody. It lasted a while as Roger loved the act.
"Herman, look! That octopus is very good at the juggling act. Isn't he awesome?", Roger asked only for Herman to snort at the octopus along with the other patrons.
"Yeah, right. That act bores me to tears. Share that with somebody who gives a shit.", Herman nonchalantly said. Soon, a waitress with a flapper outfit and short curly black hair sporting a curvy figure approached Roger and Herman. The baby then smiled at the waitress as she greeted.
"Hey there, Herman. And you must be Roger Rabbit, right?", she said.
"Oh hey there, Betty Boop. How's it goin'? Got any other gigs Lined up?", Herman asked the cartoon icon as she shook her head.
"Not yet. But maybe I'll get one sooner. It's just that cartoons are moving to Technicolor. Even Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and Dumbo made the Jump. But I'll be all right. Boop-boop be doop!", she giggled as Herman nodded.
"That's the spirit, Betty. Say, I'll have a Bloody Mary on the rocks.", Herman said as Betty wrote down the drink.
"Okay. How about you, Roger?", Betty asked. The rabbit looked at the strange drink name as he looked at one that tickles his fancy. He sported his bucktoothed grin at Betty Boop making his choice. Unaware to Herman, that drink would spell some sort of disaster as he was looking at some female toon from afar.
"I'll have your hard cider, p-p-p-p-lease.", Roger stuttered as Betty giggled.
"Okay. Coming right up? Oh and just so you know, the main star is Jessica Crupnik.", Betty said as Roger raised his ears in curiosity.
"Who's Jessica Crupnik?", Roger wondered.
"She's a well-known singer at this club. She's very popular with our patrons. I bet you'll like her as much as they do. She's coming on in a minute. Be right back.", Betty said as she went to the bar to get Roger and Herman's drinks. Roger turned to his friend Herman with a question on his mind.
"Hey, Herman?"
"What Is it, Rog? I'm busy checkin' Out this fine broad nearby.", Herman huffed.
"What's Jessica's Singing like?", Roger asked as Herman smirked.

"You'll find out soon enough, Rog. She's quite the Looker if ya catch my drift.", Herman told him slyly as the rabbit nodded. Soon, the octopus was done with his act as some of the patrons were being jerks towards him. They were booing and throwing random things at him causing the toon to panic.
"Get off, you eight legged bum!", one man bellowed out before throwing garbage at him. Roger frowned in anger watching the mess go down. However, the Fantasia brooms cleaned up the mess on stage as the announcer makes his presence.
"All right now. Settle down, you lovable rogues. It's the moment you fellas are waitin' for. Let's give it up for the lovely Jessica Crupnik.", the MC said as the patrons of humans and toons applauded and wolf whistled for the singer.
"Hey, Rog. Here she comes. You're in for a real treat.", Herman said to his rabbit pal. Betty BOop handed the boys their drinks as she giggled.
"Put it on my tab, toots.", Herman hollered as Betty agreed to the Idea. As for the singer of the night, she appeared with the piano starting up with the sax and other instruments. The way Roger's expression reacted to her was an understatement. Jessica is a beautiful and curvaceous woman with ginger hair in a peek-a-boo hairstyle with purple eyeshadow and emerald eyes, red lipstick sporting a red dress sparkling nicely wearing a set of heels to boot. She seductively waved to the hooping and hollering male Patrons who were wanting to "do some things" with her tonight. Roger's eyes gazed but not with lust but with genuine lovesickness and infatuation. After the crowd settled down, the redhead bombshell did her thing.

====="Count Me Out" from All Dogs GO To Heaven 2=======

"If you got romance on your mind."

"If you like to stroll hand in hand"
"If you want to cuddle in the moonlight."

"And whisper, "Ain't love grand?"

"If you want someone to buy that sweet talk that you guys Love to spout."

"Baby, count me out", Jessica seductively posed and made an aloof face with the men aside from Roger looking hungrily at her. Roger had hearts in his eyes and made a heart-shape ears to indicate his Lovesickness much to Herman's chagrin as Jessica continued after the saxophone bit.
"If you want to dance cheek to cheek."

"Then go home and talk all night long."

"If you want to send somebody flowers.", Jessica then held a bouquet of flowers throwing it into the audience at a table of male humans and toons causing a comical scuffle and shouting In the process. Jessica then smirked and continued the next lyric.
"And share a stupid song.", Roger swooned and landed on the table in front of Herman who facepalmed in tune to the sax.
"If you want a woman who believes that you're what her life's all about."

"Baby, count me out.", Jessica winked at the audience as Roger blushed with his feet thumping. Herman groaned and spoketo himself.
"Oh great. He's now a hopeless romantic.", Herman sighed as Jessica got the crowd pumped up by singing the next verse.

"I've been there, I've done that."

"It's nowhere, it's old hat."

"Forget those thoughts!"

"Your thinking, mister! And just regardly as your sister.", she paused as some of the male toons howled in mock disappointment. Jessica eyed a certain rabbit making lovesick gestures as she winks at him unbeknownst to him but Herman noticed this.
"Hey, Romeo! She's checkin' ya out! Hey! Are you listenin' to me?", Herman asked as Roger made love babbles much to the baby's exasperation. Jessica then did the next verse.

"If you want to send valentines."
"If you want to write Poetry."
"Here's a little change, go call somebody."
"Who doesn't look like me."
"And if you got Plans to fall in love without a shadow of a doubt."

"Baby, count me out."
"That's what I said!"
"I say Baby, count me out.", the singer paused as the Piano made a closing melody before she made one word come Out Of her mouth.
"Hound Dog.", Roger drinks his cider whole as the crowd cheered the redhead on. She stood there and took in the applause. Herman playfully elbowed his friend getting his attention.
"Hey, Rog! What do ya think of that, buddy?! Isn't she good or what? Rog? Are you okay? Oh shit! You didn't!", Herman gulped in worry as Roger sputtered as his face turned red with his ears erratically moving and twitching. Not to mention steam coming out of his ears ready to take off like a rocket.
"Rog, you idiot! You ordered the alcohol didn't you? I Oughta shove my foot so far up your—"

Before Herman can finish, Roger took off like rocket ricocheting off the walls hitting some of the props and went like a pinball machine. Jessica watched on in worry as she wondered what happened next. Roger's meltdown was at a halt landing face first onto the stage floor with a crate flattening him like a pancake. Jessica then gasped running to the crate as Herman and everyone else watched on.
Jessica pushed the crate away seeing Roger's flattened body on the floor. Before Jessica can do anything, Roger puts his thumb in his mouth and blew on it causing him to be in normal form. Roger shook himself off and grinned.
"Jeepers, remind me to ask about the drinks next time. Talk about blasting off.", Roger noted as Jessica laughed genuinely with Roger's lump finally growing out of his head with a flag waving. The redhead laughed some more as the male patrons yelled and threw fits blaming Roger for ruining their night as staff tried to clean up the mess. Jessica then stopped laughing and smiled at the rabbit.
"I believe I heard of you before. You're Roger Rabbit, right?", Jessica asked the toon rabbit as he had a lovesick grin.
"Yep. The one and only. Sorry about my little episode back there. I have a bad reaction to alcohol.", Roger sheepishly rubbed his head with one of his ears. Jessica chuckled at his adorkable nature but suddenly, the two toons heard a familiar voice.
"There you are, you long-eared nitwit! Because of you, the club's a bit banged up!", Herman yelled as he marches up to the stage as Jessica cooed at the baby toon star.
"Awww. Is the little man your friend, Roger? He's so adorable with a cigar in his mouth.", Jessica said as Herman nodded.
"Yeah, toots. Sorry about my friend there. He's allergic to something he knows not to drink!", Herman glared at Roger pointing the finger at him. The rabbit waved his hands in defense.
"P-P-P-P-P-lease! How was I suppose to know that hard cider was alcoholic?! It's cider!", Roger said.
"Maybe you should've read the list carefully! And next time, if a drink has something with the word "Hard" in it, it's possibly it has alcohol in it, you big dumb bozo!", Herman yelled with Roger nervously chuckling. Jessica then got between the boys and giggled.
"Oh settle down, you two. I'm sure Roger didn't know it. Isn't that right, Roger?", Jessica said smiling rubbing Roger's head in a caressing manner.
"Yeah. I'll sure to be careful from now on. Again, I'm sorry for the Outburst earlier. And you sing like an angel. And you're laugh is music to my long ears.", Roger complimented as Jessica blushed with a giggle.
"Really? Oh shucks. You're making me blush. And I've seen your cartoons and I believe you're very funny.", Jessica said with Roger this time blushing.
"Oh that's wonderful! I'm very funny and Love to make people laugh!", Roger said with pride in his goofy fashion. Jessica deep down didn't sense Roger being as Lustful as the other patrons in the club. The way he was speaking to her now and being his goofy self lowers her defenses a Little. However, she wanted to get to know the rabbit better.
"You seem to be an alright guy. I Like you. Why don't we get to know each other on the weekend at a café somewhere? Sounds good with you?" Saturday perhaps?", Jessica asked hoping that the rabbit would be interested. Luckily for her, Roger agreed to the idea.
"That's a good idea, Ms. Crupnik. I'd be delighted.", Roger said as Jessica smiled.
"Thank you, Roger. Oh and call me Jessica. No need to be formal, can we?", Jessica said with a smile as Roger grinned. Herman then huffed at Roger tapping his foot impatiently.
"If you don't mind, Romeo. It's getting late and we need to get home! It's time for my nap so I can be ready for Raul's bullshit tomorrow!", Herman said to his co-star as Roger chuckled.
"So Saturday it is? Where can I pick you up?", Roger asked as Jessica wrote something on a sheet of paper and gave it to him.
"Here's my address. 6:30 sounds nice. If it's Okay.", Jessica reminded.
"No problem at all, Jessica. I'll pick you up at 6:30 on Saturday. I don't have to do any cartoons by that time.", Roger said slipping the paper in the pockets of his overalls with his gloved hand. Jessica felt content as the three went out the club as staff workers cleaned up the mess Roger made.

=========Sometime later========

"Roger, you're such a bozo. You know that? It was the bar before this one that you'd made an outburst like that. But hey, at least you scored a dame despite your goofy self.", Herman said smoking a cigar while in Benny's cab. Roger with puppy dog eyes felt excited looking forward to Saturday which was three days away.
"I sure did. But I think we're friends for now.", Roger said.
"Oh sure, Rog. It's only a matter of time before you and the dame start dating. That is, if you don't make an ass of yourself.", Herman smugly said with the cigar in his mouth Hugh Hefner style.
"What's that suppose to mean? Don't jinx it.", Roger whined as Benny chuckled.
"Lay off the rabbit would ya, Herman? But he's right, Rog. You're so Lucky to meet a Lucky lady to get to know. Hopefully, you'll behave yourself and not bounce off the walls like you did at the club tonight. First impression's still a thing ya know.", Benny said as Roger knew what his friends were talking about. He then felt a bit nervous for he remembered the last girl who didn't want anything to do with him for being who he is. He then spoke up to Benny and Herman.
"Guys, do you really think Jessica will appreciate who I am? Being the goofiest, funniest rabbit alive and all. It's just that the last girl I hung out with turned out to want me for fame and fortune. Not because I'm a good and funny person.", Roger asked as Benny and Herman were a bit turned a back by Roger's mood shift. Herman then spoke first with passion and firmness.
"Rog, Benny and I knew ya since we've met many years ago. I'm sure it Kind of hurts to see the last broad flake out on you like that. But that's her Loss and not yours. Sure, you're goofy, clumsy and sometimes a pain in the ass but you're damn funny and genuine! Hell, you were up front with Jessica about making people laugh like it's your passion. Though It is. But all I'm saying is that you just be real with yourself and to Jessica when you two meet up at the café. In fact, you and her have the best damn time of your toon lives! Who knows, Jessica may be the one for ya, pal.", Herman said.
"I agree to that! Many dames in the biz love ya, Rog! And you have the lovely redhead wrapped around your furry paws. Those guys in the club are green with envy. I Like it.", Benny said to the rabbit who chuckled lightening his mood. Soon, the cab parked at the high-rise where Herman and Roger stepped out.
"Thanks, Benny! You can put the fare on my tab or Roger's.", Herman told the cab as Roger's eyes bugged out of his sockets.
"What? Why me?", Roger asked flabbergasted.
"Isn't it obvious, Blast Bunny? The least you could do is pay for our way home after putting On a show at the club.", Herman said but Benny waved it off.
"Oh don't worry about it, guys! It's on me! See ya later, lover boy!", Benny said to the rabbit as he drove away. The two boys shrugged and went to their home.
"Well, Rog. See ya tomorrow at the studio. Remember what I said earlier about Raul."
"Oh okay, Herman. Thanks for takin' me to the Ink and Paint Club. That was an awesome experience.", Roger smiled his toothy grin.
"No prob, Rog. At least you got your spirits up after work. Bagging you a hot dame and all. A famous singer at that. Oh and don't worry about what happened earlier. You really didn't know what hard drinks are. But I bet you learned that the somewhat hard way.", Herman chuckled with Roger nodding.
"Yep. I sure did. But hey, I got the lump part right this time." Roger referenced the lump caused by the crate falling on him earlier. Herman smirked to his rabbit buddy.
"Good to hear that. But try to do the same at the studio, okay?", Herman said with a chuckle as he bid Roger goodnight before he went to his room in the high-rise apartment in the city. Roger went to his apartment and entered it as he smiled to himself.
"Ah. Home sweet home.", he quipped as he scurried to his bedroom to change out of his overalls and gloves. The rabbit slipped on his PJs and jumped into bed putting the sheet of paper that Jessica gave him on his nightstand and had a picture of Jessica along with the address with her initials. He smiled goofily as he spoke to himself.
"Time to get some shuteye. Tomorrow, my stage awaits.", Roger said before he managed to catch some Z's with the dream cloud over his head as sheep hopped the fences. For Roger, it was the beginning of something between him and his new friend, Jessica.

=====At Jessica's======

The redhead Jessica finished her shift at the Ink and Paint Club. To say that nearly all the men there lusting after her wasn't a surprise to her. Ever since she was drawn that way as beautiful with some appeal to her, the opposite sex wanted to be with her but most want to for all the wrong reasons. Jessica shook her head at the memories of the male Patrons being thirsty and never had a desire to get to know her for more than her external beauty. However, her first meeting with the famous Roger Rabbit was a blast with no puns intended.

She thought about the rabbit as he watched her from his and Herman's table to landing on stage. The redhead didn't seem to sense Roger's thirst for her for he wasn't the kind of person to do such a thing. However, Jessica wanted to get to know the bunny to see if he would see her for more than her Looks.
She did hear of Roger Rabbit's career as a toon star at RK Maroon Studios. Roger was upfront about loving to make people laugh and being happy. The first impression made by Roger got Jessica the more curious to figure out the mystery behind the rabbit.

The redhead sighed thinking about the rabbit as she changed Out of her outfit into her lingerie. She did climbed into her cozy bed and sighed a lonely smile facing an empty side of the bed. Sure, it wasn't hard for Jessica to find a man with her great looks as an advantage. However, she did have realistic standards for she wants someone to love her for her and not for her body alone. Roger didn't exhibit any form of lust but witnessed him being Lovesick which was totally different from the rest she came across.
She deep down loved laughter for it soothed her soul especially watching some of Roger's cartoons and Mickey Mouse ones a well. The gigs at the Ink and Paint Club paid good but the fact being that the thirst was real got on her nerves nearly every night from catcalls, unnecessary touching from one patron. It got ugly that the gorilla bouncer had to use excessive force on the drunken patron before throwing him out. Then there were cheesy pick-up lines and even disturbing ones like, "What time does your legs open?", "Help me get my urges met." And others. The fact she had to get use to all those things on a regular basis is an understatement.

In the now, she's looking forward to get to know Roger this weekend. Thankfully, she had the weekend off as Clarice who is a friend of Chip-n-Dale took the shift at the club. She blushed but shook it off for she just met Roger and not wish to sound desperate. However, she decided to sleep the night away for she has another gig tomorrow night. As much as She doesn't wish to be around sleaze balls that frequent the club, she needed the skills to pay the bills. The silver Lining was that there were bouncers who will throw 'bows with anyone who is belligerent and stupid. The redhead had a smile deciding to push through the next few days until the weekend hits. She also had a dream cloud of something different than Roger's but let's say it's kind Of romantic involving him as a blissful smile appeared on her face.

A/N: And that's the first chappy, folks. I made some mentions of some of the Disney characters. I referenced Bill Sykes from Disney's other classic, Oliver and Company who is a loan shark and the main villain. He doesn't get much love as other Disney baddies like Scar, Ursula, Maleficent or Judge Doom but his ability to use deadly force as a criminal in the gritty streets of New York makes him relatable to real life situations. Also, the song "Baby, Count ME Out" is an awesome song from MGM's All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 where Sasha LaFleur sings it pretty well in a doggy nightclub scene. I figured I'd put that song in the fic since It fits the vibe and tone of the Roger Rabbit universe. And for those wondering why Baby Herman is drinking alcohol, because I feel Like if Disney can show him smoking cigars, being a boss baby around chicks and has a potty mouth then without giving a damn, then I sure as hell have him drink booze in this fic. XD. Anyway, let me know how you feel about this RogerxJessica centric fic. I decided to have Roger, Jessica and Herman as the main three characters of the story. As always, LilMancub out and I'll see y'all in the next one.

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=====Chapter 2: Fellas Night========

"So you've met your wife from you recklessly drinking something you're allergic to? Why am I not surprised at this?", Eddie amused just drinks his alcoholic drink not surprised at Roger's behavior. The mentioned toon rabbit grinned as he spins his chair in a fast pace. After he got dizzy with the chair stopping in it's tracks, he answered the detective's question.
"Yep. I wouldn't have it any other way. In fact, my other fellow toon stars were hanging out on Friday after my filming with Herman in which I made a mess of things going ka-blooey.", Roger said with his trademark smile. Eddie shrugged knowing of the rabbit's usual run-ins with Raul.

"I'm sure Raul is paid handsomely for your screw-ups. Eh, Rog?", Eddie noted with Roger nodding his head.
"I bet he's richer than ever because of me. Oh boy!", Roger goofily jumped in the air as Eddie deadpanned.
"If you're done, tell me how your toon pals aside from Herman and Benny react to the news? Of you meeting Jessica?", Eddie wondered as roger stopped bouncing and grinned at the detective. He then sat on his chair and continued the story.
"I'm glad to, Eddie. Now where to begin?"

=====Flashback continues======

It was Friday and Roger and Herman were at a pub ran by toons. Their friends being Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck were at a table having toon drinks. Thankfully, toon versions of alcohol didn't give Roger an allergic reaction. Mickey smiled as he and the gang wondered what Roger was up to.

"So I've heard you met Jessica Crupnik, huh?", Mickey asked as Roger nodded.
"Yep. She's the lovely angel that fell from the sky. I felt like walking on air.", Roger grinned. Donald facepalmed at the rabbit's goofy nature.
"You and Goofy always act like dweebs! If that was true, I'd be holding your beer for a day.", the duck smirked as Bugs chuckled.
"Unfortunately for you, doc. Rog here got a date with Jessica on Saturday. Better be a duck of your word.", the Warner rabbit said with Donald groaning.
"Ah, phooey! If Goofy gets a dame like Jessica—"
"Donald, no reason to be a sorehead. Besides, we're here to have some fun here.", Mickey said. Roger smiled drinking a toon hard cider.
"So how are things going today with you guys?", the rabbit asked the boys.

"ooh the usual. Just filming cartoons left and right. And also I had a fortune teller tell me my future.", Bugs said as Herman who is smoking a cigar wondered what it is.
"Heh. That's interesting. What could that be?", Herman said as Bugs chuckled.
"It's just that some day in the future, I get to control a conglomerate of Warner Bros. In fact, the fortune teller told me that it will involve lot of networks, blockbuster films, superheroes like Superman. The works.", Bugs shrugged.
"It happened to me as well. It's a similar thing being that the empire that my creator Disney built will belong to me and Minnie. It's in his will. And also, the Magic Mirror from Snow White said that I'll have something similar to Bugs with the networks, hit movies, studios, amusement parks, superheroes, space opera franchise and sports teams.", the mouse said leaving his pals flabbergasted.
"Geez! It's like Walt Disney is taking over everything! I wouldn't be surprised if they bought out RK Maroon Studios.", Herman huffed with Roger raising his eyebrow.
"Really? That's interesting? When will all that happen? Especially the space opera part?", Roger curiously asked.
"Oh in 2012.", Mickey chuckled. Donald scoffed at the prediction drinking his beer.
"Ah, that's a load of hooey! That would never happen! What's next? Disney making a film based off of Roger in 1988?", Donald sarcastically asked as Roger, Herman, Mickey and Bugs glanced at each Other and smiled sheepishly.
"Yeah. You're right, Donald. It's kind of silly.", Bugs said as he drank his carrot ale. Roger then asked Mickey some advice.

"Say, Mickey?"
"Yeah?"

"I know that Jessica and I just met and all. But what was it like with you and Minnie when you first met her?", Roger asked.
"Oh where to begin? It was when we were on the set of Disney Studios as the producers introduced me to Minnie Mouse before our Steamboat Willie debut. I was kind of lovestruck but she was more into that feeling.", Mickey chuckled remembering the memory. Herman grumbled at the rabbit and mouse.
"Oh great. Don't tell me you were acting Like my long-eared friend here. He was a mess during Jessica's performance.", Herman said nonchalantly drinking his booze. Roger blushed In embarrassment being put on the spot like that.
"P-P-P-P-P-lease! I wasn't like that! I was Only intrigued by her talents and personality. It's a good quality to have.", Roger said in defense. Mickey chuckled before he'd continued.

"We Introduced ourselves and then after we'd filmed our debut cartoon, we got to know each other by our Interests, hobbies and the like. After we'd filmed more cartoons together did we start to hit it off.", Mickey said making the long story short.
"Can't say the same for Daff and Melissa though. They've divorced. ", Bugs said with Donald smirking.
"After his bill got smacked cleaned off, he finally came to his senses. I remember it all too well. He didn't sit on the egg like he should have and screwed up big time.", Donald huffed with Mickey crossing his arms.
"Says the duck who laughed at Donna after mishaps with the car and the humiliation.", the mouse said glaring at Donald as the latter grumbled under his breath. Mickey then turned to Roger with some advice for the first date with Jessica.

"As far as you and Jessica go, Roger. Give it some time to see where you and her stand. Also, just be yourself and not being somebody you're not. It'll lead to disaster but I bet Jessica will like you for you.", Mickey said with encouragement as Herman gave Roger a thumbs up in agreement.

"I figure you had it in ya, doc. Pulling a nice dame and a singer at that. I heard of Droopy and Red Hot Riding Hood hitting it off as well. Some say Red's out of Droopy's league but look how he turned out. Now you and Jessica can make It work.", Bugs advised the toon rabbit. The boys were drinking their drinks as a toon waitress with a British accent spoke.
"Need anything else, mates?", she said as Roger smiled ready to order something.
"You got something called a Bloody Mary in toon form?", Roger asked as the waitress nodded.
"I don't see why not. Anything else from you boys?", she asked with Herman an Bugs getting cocktails, Mickey and Donald with their beers. The waitress then went on to get their drinks. Bugs grinned motioning to a vacant billiards table with some waiting chairs.
"Anyone for a game of pool? That table's open.", Bugs said as Donald enthusiastically agreed to the idea.
"Oh boy! A game of pool! Lemme at 'em!", the duck quacked running to the table with Roger yelling out to the duck.
"Hey, Don! Wait for us!", Roger yelled out as the boys went after Donald.

"Time to knock your socks off, boys! I got solids on this one.", Bugs said as he shoots the cue ball at the 5 ball as it bounced off the cushioned wall and hits a 2 causing it to fall into the Pocket.
"Oh yeah! Nailed it! Looks like you got stripes, Mick.", Bugs chuckled as Mickey used his cue stick to shoot at the striped balls.
"Well, Bugs. You ain't seem nothing yet. Watch this.", Mickey smirked to the Warner rabbit and hits the cue ball carefully as it hits a nearby 10 which it hits a 9 but it didn't go into the Pocket as planned.
"Darn. I thought I'd made it in there."
"No worries, Mick. At least you're closer to the Pocket though.", Bugs said to Mickey who nodded In agreement. In the other table, Donald scratched his cue ball without it hitting his stripes causing a foul.
"Ah, phooey! Scratched the cue ball.", Donald groused. Roger was next and cheered up Donald.
"No worries, Donald. You'll get the ball to where ya want it to go. Just keep both eyes open and you'll see it twice as well.", Roger said cheerfully as Donald nodded.
"Oh okay. I'll try it.", Donald took the advice watching Roger Place his cue ball near a solid 5 ball. He then shoots it decent enough for it to go to the hole. The rabbit bounced happily as he made the shot. Donald smirked ready to shoot his ball in.
"Don't be celebrating for long, Roger. I'm about to get Lucky this time. Say, where's Herman?", Donald wondered where the baby was as Roger spotted him near a table talking to another female toon.
"Oh. He's just talking to a girl toon. He's kind of a ladiesman of sorts.", Roger said.
"Oh. Does he always get the girls?", Donald asked as he hits the cue ball to another striped ball. Roger nodded.
"Yeah. He even has a blonde assistant that takes good care of him when we film our cartoons. He gets that Kind of luck while I get a tongue lashing from Raul.", Roger said chuckling. Donald then triumphantly made the shot without scratching the cue.
"It worked! Thanks, Roger! That helped a lot!", smiled Donald as Roger appreciated the thanks.
"Oh it's nothing. Just glad to help.", Roger said genuinely. Suddenly, Mickey and Bugs ran to the two with urgent looks on their faces. Roger raised an eyebrow with Donald confused.
"Hey, guys. Where's the fire?", Roger said humorously as Bugs spoke of the matter.
"There's gonna be a throwdown and we better am-scray!", Bugs said as Mickey added In.
"We gotta get Herman out of here and fast!", the mouse said in worry. Roger's teeth chattered thinking of the consequences.
"Raul's gonna kill me if anything happened to my pal! I'm comin', Herman!", Roger yelled only for Herman to pop up and clamp his mouth shut.
"I'm right here, stupo! Let's just stay here In the billiards room. Bluto's pissed.", Herman said much to little relief of the other four present. They watched on as someone struck Bluto across the back of the head. The big brute made an angry look wondering who hit him. He spotted a piano player who was the culprit behind it all.
"So you were the One who struck me in the head! You're deadmeat!", Popeye's nemesis growled as the culprit was grabbed by his neck making him gag as Bluto winds up and punches at him only to miss and hit the piano causing a fight in the bar.

Popeye marched up to Bluto with spinach-powered muscles and started a brawl with the brute. Chip and Dale saw Donald in the billiards room and threw a chair hitting Donald across the beak and started laughing. Mickey, Bugs, Herman and Roger turned to a now angered Donald filled with drinks and a temper.
"Donald, take it easy. Don't do anything rash!", Mickey called out to his friend who didn't listen. Donald eyed the two chipmunks laughing as his face turned red. Roger gulped while Bugs and Herman silently knew what was coming.
"P-P-P-P-P-lease! Calm down! Oh no! He's gonna blow his stack!", right Roger was for Donald quacked angrily picking up a chair nearby ready to hit the chipmunks only to get Spike the bulldog instead. The big dog growled grabbing Donald who grinned nervously but the dog punched and pummeled the duck. Soon, the whole club came to a riot with Yosemite Sam and another toon shooting at each other, Tom and Jerry brawling throwing beer mugs at each other, Taz spinning angry tearing up the tables sputtering gibberish and other toons brawled and comically yelled throwing things across the room. Donald screaming while Spike pummeled him still with Chip and Dale laughing only to get chased by Sylvester.
Roger looked on as he turned to the guys figuring out a way to rescue Donald.
"We gotta help Donald before that bulldog gets his goose cooked!", the toon rabbit said in a Panic as Bugs thought up of an idea. He saved up his cocktail with Herman glaring at Bugs.
"Bugs, what the hell are you doing? This isn't time to drink at a time like this!"
"I know that. Roger, drink this!", Bugs said with Roger gasping in a panic.
"What?! But I'm allergic to alcohol! You heard what I did at the Ink and Paint Club! I don't wanna!", Roger whined.
"Bugs, maybe that's not a good Idea., Mickey pleaded but Bugs had an idea.
"You do wanna."
"I don't wanna.", Roger countered Bugs as they say It back and forth with Herman and Mickey watching the madness dodging a barstool whizzing past them hitting a wall.
Bugs: You do wanna.

Roger: I don't wanna.

Bugs: You don't wanna.
Roger: I do.
Bugs: You don't.
Roger: I do.
Bugs: You don't.
Roger: I really do. And when I want to, I do!", Roger said taking the human version of alcohol from Bugs' glass drinking it up. Suddenly, he did the same action from Wednesday at the Ink and Paint where he caused more mayhem like a Pinball hitting some of the brawling patrons breaking some of the light fixtures in the process. Yosemite Sam saw the toon rabbit bouncing off the walls flabbergasted.
"What in tarnation? What is that varmint doing?!", the cowboy said only to get hit to the ground. Sam in anger got up quickly pointing his pistol at the ricocheting Roger.
"Why you razzin', frazzin' varmint! Get back here!", Sam shot his pistol at Roger only for his pants to fall down revealing his heart patterned boxers. The cowboy quickly pulled them back up grinning sheepishly.

Roger continued ricocheting until he hits Spike causing Donald to fall backwards towards Mickey and the group. Roger then slides on the floor near Mickey and Bugs as Donald shook off his stupor and was ready to fight Spike again only to get pulled back by Mickey and Bugs.
"Hey! What's the big idea?! Let me at that stupid dog!", Donald furiously quacked as Mickey glared at his duck pal.
"Haven't you done enough?! Now let's get out of here! We don't have a moment to lose!", Mickey said as the five boys ran for their hides finding an exit with the brawl continuing. The five then ran out the side door into the street running away from the bar. Roger then broke the silence coming up with a way to lay low.
"Benny will take us out of here! Just stick out your thumbs!", Roger suggested.
"Not a bad idea, Rog! We'd better am-scray!", Bugs said as the group stuck out their thumbs to get the attention of Benny. The cab pulled over near the group.
"Sweet Mary! What the hell happened to you guys? You look like you seen a ghost!", the cab said only for Roger to panic.
"Hurry! Open the doors!", Roger panicked as the mob of patrons quickly ran Out spotting the group. The five boys jumped in the cab closing the doors with Benny taking off.
"So what did you guys do to piss them off?", Benny asked. The four guys glared at Donald who frowned back.
"Jackass over here thought it was a good idea to throw down in the bar!", Herman explained.
"It was intended for those doggone chipmunks! That stupid dog was in the way!", Donald defended his case as Bugs frowned.
"Yeah and got your tailfeathers kicked all over the place! Your so lucky that Roger stopped the beatdown from getting any further.", Bugs scolded the stubborn duck.
"So where to? My meter's going up by each mile!", Benny called Out as Roger gulped.
"How about my house! P-P-P-P-P-lease!", Roger begged as Benny agreed to the choice of destination.
"Say no more, Rog! I'm on It.", Benny called as he drove erratically through the streets of Toontown. Mickey gulped as he hangs on tight.
"Gosh! How fast are we going?!", the mouse said gripping the seat. Roger at the driver's seat grinned.
"Faster than we're going! That's for sure! Watch this!", Roger smiled trying to put his foot on the gas pedal.
"Don't even think about it, Roger! We're not going behind bars because of you!", Herman yelled as Benny chimes In.
"Yeah! I'm driving here!", Benny yelled as Roger groaned. Soon, Benny stopped by the high-rise as the toons stepped out of the talking cab. Mickey sighed with relief being away from the chaotic bar.
"Phew. That's a relief. That was some night, huh?", Mickey chuckled with Bugs nodding.
"Yeah. But at least we're in one piece.", the rabbit smirked. Benny bid the five a goodnight before he took off. Roger smiled as he invited the guys into his apartment.
"Let's hang Out at my humble abode. That'll make up for the bar incident.", Roger suggested with Herman shrugging.
"Eh, I don't see why not.", the baby gruffly agreed as the boys went to Roger's door. A newspaper was at his doorstep as the toon rabbit picked it up.
"Huh? Whaddya know? A fresh newspaper off the Presses.", Roger smiled opening the door to his home. The guys entered Inside with Herman shutting the door.

Once inside, the boys looked at the front page saying that a toon criminal was executed by dip. Roger turned to his buddies in disbelief.
"Guys? What is dip? It sounds sp-p-p-p-ooky!", the scared rabbit shuddered as Bugs sighed.
"You remember how nothing can kill a toon based on our physics different than humans?", Bugs asked as Roger nodded. Herman then spoke up to explain.
"Well, a guy everyone calls Judge Doom figured out a way to do that when he needed to execute hardened toon criminals. It's made of the dangerous combination of chemicals that are paint thinners. We're composed Of ink and paint and these are turpentine, benzene and acetic but Doom calls it, The Dip!", Herman said firmly.
"You must be joking, right?! This can't be true!", Roger said shuddering. Mickey shook his head speaking up for the rest of the gang.
"I'm afraid not, Roger. If any toon gets exposed to this stuff, you'll get erased forever. He decided to make this dip after one toon killed a human with a piano. It was awful.", Mickey said somberly as Roger cried in fear. Donald then shuddered at the story of the Dip.
"I-I-I-I don't wanna die! P-P-P-P-P-lease!", Roger babbled in fear as Herman tried to calm his friend down.
"Rog, relax! Nothing's gonna happen to you! Not when we're around!", Herman said to the still scared rabbit. Mickey seeing that this isn't getting any better decided to speak up.
"Let's just change the subject. This is scaring Roger pretty bad.", the mouse pleaded as Donald rubbed his bill.
"Say, how about thinking about Jessica? You are seeing her on the weekend, right?", Donald changed Roger's mood to lovesickness at the mention of the redhead beauty.
"Oh yes! I'm very excited! Tomorrow's the day I do just that! I'm meeting her at her place first.", Roger explained. Bugs chuckled at his friend's date with Jessica.
"That's the way, doc! Which café is it?", Bugs wondered.
"I haven't mentioned which one it Is.", Roger sheepishly said.
"Oh phooey! Scatterbrain!", Donald grumbled as Mickey and Herman shooshes him.
"Donald, don't say that. I'm sure Roger can think of one before tomorrow.", Mickey said. Donald groaned as he voiced his opinions.
"I'm bored out of my mind! Does anyone have any cards?!", Donald asked as Roger picked up some playing cards out of a box with some poker chips.
"Poker, eh? Don't mind if I do.", Herman smirked smoking his cigars. Bugs smiled to himself as he readies the cards to deal to the guys. They then start their own game of poker for the night.

======Outside the Ink and Paint Club=====

At the end of her Performance yet again at the Ink, Jessica was chatting with the waitress Betty Boop and fellow singer Clarice having girl talk. The three ladies were at a bench watching the toons and humans congregating the streets.
"So, Jess. Rumor has it that you're crushing on Roger Rabbit. I heard it from Clarabelle Cow herself.", Clarice said causing Jessica's face to blush at the mention of Roger.
"W-What? Clarice, I just met him. You know how Clarabelle gets when she looks for something juicy to spread.", the redhead said flustered with Betty putting her hand on the ginger's shoulder.
"Don't mind Clarice, Jess. But you're going to meet up with him at the cafe?", Betty asked as Jessica nodded.
"Yeah. We're just getting to know each Other though.", the redhead answered. Clarice had a sly smirk on her face as she voiced her Opinion.
"I bet you'll fall head over heels for him. It's going to happen sooner or later.", the chipmunk said as she continued.
"Why someday, you'll be known as Jessica Rabbit.", Jessica blushed like a tomato as Betty chastises Clarice.
"Clarice, you're flustering Jess here. She and Roger are just going to have dinner at a café. That's all. Nothing further than that.", Betty warned Clarice as the chipmunk Played mock hurt.
"Oh all right. You win. But don't say I didn't call anything.", Clarice smirked. Betty and Jessica shrugged at their friend's antics.

"So Clarice, how's Chip and Dale doing?", Jessica asked as Clarice blushed.
"Now look who's getting flustered.", Betty giggled causing Clarice to whine with Jessica joining Betty in smirking at a blushing chipmunk.
"Girls! Anyway, they're doing okay. They were hanging out at a nearby bar but now I'm not sure what they're doing. I heard from a passerby that a fight broke out at that bar caused by Bluto and Popeye. Soon, the whole bar was in a riot.", Clarice said in worry.
"Oh that's crazy. Do those two ever get along?", Jessica deadpanned.
"Apparently not. But hopefully Chip and Dale are doing all right. Oh and by the way, I'm dating Chip.", Clarice said to the girls who were rooting for her.
"Really? Oh that's lovely. You didn't tell that to Clarabelle, did you?", Betty asked.
"No way. Clarabelle may mean well but I do not want any rumors spreading like wildfire. Besides, I want to be at my best tomorrow night while a certain someone's on her date.", Clarice cheekily grinned at Jessica who facepalmed.
"Clarice, what am I going to do with you? Anyway, I bet Chip's going to see you perform out there. Hope you don't get flustered on stage.", Jessica teased as Clarice snorted.
"Not a chance. I performed in front of him and Dale and I never fluster when my boyfriend watches.", Clarice boasted.
"Hopefully, the male Patrons learn to keep their hands to themselves. Tonight, the bouncers had to rough up a handful of them for breaking the rules.", Betty noted as Jessica scoffs.
Yeah. One guy in his drunken stupor thought it was a good Idea to grope and wanted to have his way with me. I had to say no plenty Of times. But you know how it goes.", the redhead said. The three girls were enjoying each other's company until they heard more passersby talk about the bar brawl.
"Yeah, man. It was a mess in there. Some rabbit bounced off the walls like a bullet wrecking the bar. And then you had that Donald Duck get into it with Spike the bulldog.", one toon said to his buddy who nodded.
"I know. Looks Like the joint's closed for repairs but at Least they'll open back up next week. Serves that duck right for hitting Chip and Dale with the chairs.", he said as Clarice frowned at Donald's involvement with her boyfriend at the bar brawl.
"No, man. Chip and Dale dodged the blow. It was Spike who got hit with the chair. Oh and by the way, haven't ya heard? Some creepy guy with glasses figured out a way to kill a toon?", the guy asked his friend. This caused Jessica, Clarice and Betty to gasp but Listened In.
"Oh that's a Load of bull. That's just a rumor, pal! everyone knows that."
"No way. The toon who committed attempted murder on a wealthy businessman got executed in a concoction of what's called the Dip!"

"Are you serious? The whole news circuit is all in on this today come to think Of It. Geez, I hate to find Out that another toon got on that four-eyed creep's bad side. Hell, his weasel gang's now cracking down doing their boss's dirty work looking for those who don't give a damn about the Law or disrespects their boss.", the two men said as they left Out of the girls' earshot. The silence between the ladies lasted a few seconds before Betty broke It.
"Oh my! If that's the case, no toon is safe if they cross that guy they've mentioned.", Betty said in worry. Clarice shuddered as she Shared her concerns.
"Yeah. I read the paper talking about this. It seems the guy called Judge Doom came up with the concoction himself that is the same as paint thinners. Ever since the mysterious toon killed a guy with a Piano, Judge Doom came up with a concoction to crack down on rogue toons.", Clarice explained as Jessica felt uncomfortable. Betty seeing this waved the convo Off.
"Let's talk about something else. Anyway, let's talk about how Roger and Jess 's date's going to turn out.", Betty giggled as Jessica sighed with little relief as they talked some more. They realize that it was getting late and they decided to go home by catching Benny the cab and rode away.

A/N: That's Chappy 2, folks. I foreshadowed some head canon on why Judge Doom came up with the Dip and why he did so all the way to the film. As for Clarice's appearance, she debuted in a Chip 'n' Dale short, "Two Chips and a Miss" but she didn't appear anywhere else since but is popular In the Japanese market for Disney. Also, the bar brawl is inspired by the One from "The Great Mouse Detective." Then I decided to have a meta reference on how the two mascots of Disney and Warner Bros being Mickey and Bugs owning a conglomerate that comprises of various assets. Anyway, feel free to review and follow the story. As always, LilMancub out and I'll see y'all in the next one.

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Hey, guys. This is another chapter to this fic where Roger and Jessica go on their first date. Thanks to those who follow and favorited this story. That way, you guys will be in the know of this fic getting updated. To be honest, this story is somewhat of a prequel that could fit well in a straight to home media and streaming on Disney Plus. Anyway Roger Rabbit belongs to Disney not me. Let's get It.

=====Chapter 3: Bella Notte=======

"That was some crazy night at the bar. Heck, Donald was somethin' else. I thought our goose was cooked.", Roger told Eddie of the bar brawl situation sipping his carrot juice. Eddie smirked adding in his two cents of the matter.
"I'm not surprised in the least. Dona'd's the type that gets into trouble with his temper. And the fact that Mickey and Bugs were told they'll Own their companies that has superheroes and space operas by 2012? That's crazy. Reminds me of that Mayan superstition of the world ending in 2012.", the private eye said nonchalantly as Roger shuddered at the latter possibility. Eddie knowing how uncomfortable Roger can get, switched back to the subject at hand.

"Okay. So you and Jessica went on a first date. Care to tell me all about It?", Eddie told Roger as the rabbit hopped onto the table to continue his table.

"Glad you asked, pal. It all happened that evening."

====Back to flashback======

Roger straightened his bowtie wearing his trademark overalls and had his ginger tuft of hair between his long ears kept neatly. He stepped out the door waiting for his friend Benny to pick him up.
"Jeepers, this is the day I get to know Jessica. I can't choke on this opportunity. I can't mess up.", Roger said to himself feeling nervous as butterflies were in his stomach. The rabbit waited at the curb for a while reading the address Jessica gave to him at the Ink and Paint Club. Soon, a beep sounded off as Roger looked down the street revealing to be Benny the cab.
"Rog! Glad ya made it! I'm comin'!", the taxicab yelled Out as he pulled in front of the rabbit's home. Roger happily greeted his friend as the cab pulled in front of the house.
"Benny, good to see ya! How ya been?"
"Nothin' much. Just the usual grind of takin' folks to wherever. Now I'm curious that you're dating the lovely mademoiselle. Say where's her place? You do know it, do you? Can't keep my meter runnin' or it'll cost ya.", Benny teased as Roger grinned.
"P-P-P-Please. I got her address right in my hands. I got dibs behind the wheel.", Roger said hopping into the driver's seat much to Benny's dismay.
"Don't even think about it, Rog.", the taxicab warned.
"P-P-P-Please? I want to be behind the wheel.", Roger begged as Benny rolled his eyes at The rabbit.
"You know what happened the last time I'd let you behind the wheel. I had to get serviced for a few weeks and trust me, it wasn't fun at all. You're pitiful behind the wheel.", Benny explained as Roger sighed sitting in the backseat instead. Soon as Roger told the cab of Jessica's home, they took Off.

Benny strikes up a conversation with Roger hoping to get details of his date with Jessica. The rabbit was feeling a Little nervous as the cab picked up on it.
"Hey, Rog. What's up? You seem a Little quiet. It's not about you wanting to get behind the wheel, is It?", Benny asked but Roger shook his head.
"No. It's just that it's my first date with Jessica Crupnik. I don't want to mess things up and Leave a bad taste in her mouth. I'm getting butterflies just thinkin' about It.", Roger confessed as his ears covered his eyes chattering his teeth. Benny rolled his eyes at his friend's dramatic expression.
"Look, Rog. Like Herman and I told you days ago, just be real with yourself. I'll let ya in on a Little secret when it comes to dames. They can sense fear and not to mention know whether you're being authentic.", Benny explained.
"Whatcha mean, Benny?"

"What I'm saying Is that you do not change your true self for any dame out there. If they don't like it and they start playing you, then they don't deserve your presence. But this Jessica Crupnik is interested in you from what I've heard from Betty Boop and Clarice when I had to take them and Jessica home last night. All I'm telling you is to not Overthink it. Let everything flow naturally and the rest will follow In your favor.", Benny advised Roger with the rabbit back to his chipper self.

"You know, Benny? You're right! All I need to do is to be my funny, adorable self.", Roger chirped. The boys soon Parked in front of Jessica's house with the cab calling to Roger.

"Well, Rog. This is the place. I'll be waitin' out here for you two lovebirds. But don't keep my meter running, bud. I'll change my mind of you not having to Pay me.", Benny teased as Roger skipped along the pathway to the house.
"No worries, Benny. I'll be fine! It won't take long!", the rabbit told his taxi buddy as he went to the door.

Jessica was in her mirror wearing her trademark red Outfit with her high heels looking great. Her makeup was flawless but not too much on her face. She placed on some cherry lipstick checking herself out. Her face blushed like a tomato as her first date with Roger was going to be happening today.
In the past, many guys ogled her for her external beauty and never bothered to get to know her as a person. The fact that Roger wasn't like any Other guy whether toon or human is quite a rarity for Jessica. She obviously has nothing against Roger but she wanted to make a good impression on him on their first outing.

"My first date with Roger Rabbit. I have to admit that he's kind of cute and handsome. Wait a minute. I got to pull myself together. This is my chance to get to know Roger as a person.", Jessica said to herself as she checked in the mirror one more time. She then grabbed her purse and slipped on her purple opera gloves for good measure. She then heard a knock on the door as she yelled Out.
"In a minute!", she said as she made sure she had everything ready. Once she did, the ginger beauty went to the front door and opened it. Once she did, her expression turned to that of a genuine smile seeing Roger and Benny outside her house.
"Jessica, your chariot awaits.", Roger said humorously with a bow as Jessica giggled. The ginger held his hand before speaking to the rabbit.
"You're quite the gentleman, Roger. You're making me blush.", she said truthfully as her face did just that. Roger then kissed her hand in a polite gesture making her giggle. Benny being impatient honked startling the Lovebirds.
"What was that?!", Jessica asked as Benny yelled out.
"It's Bing Crosby! Now are you two finished yet? My meter's running up the wazoo here!", the taxicab yelled out as Roger chuckled.
"Don't mind my friend. He can get quite eccentric. Anyway, shall we?", the rabbit asked the ginger. The pair held hands down the pathway as Benny opened the doors. Roger stood aside to let Jessica pass.
"After you."
"Why thank you, Roger. That's quite generous of you.", the ginger told Roger as the couple sat in the backseat. Benny then asked them something.
"So where to? Better pick something. Otherwise, Romeo beside you will have to pay a hefty fare.", Benny asked much to Roger's embarrassment.
"To a nice café. Nothing too expensive.", Jessica told Benny as the taxicab agreed.
"Very well, mademoiselle. You lovebirds hang On tight! And Jessica, if I were you, please don't put Roger behind the wheel. Ever.", Benny told Jessica as the trio took Off.
"And why so?"

"Let's just say major fender benders and Roger are a disaster waiting to happen.", Benny told the ginger as Roger shook his head.
"Don't listen to him, Jessica. I'm not the only One not great behind the wheel. That toad fellow. He drives like a bat out of hell.", Roger defended himself. Benny rolled his eyes at the mention of the toad character.
"Great. You and Mr. Toad are absolute menaces on the road. I almost had a spark plug attack!", Benny shuddered at the memory of Roger and Mr. Toad driving erratically through Toontown destroying some of the property in the process. Jessica giggled with Roger chuckling at the memory and got chewed out by Baby Herman for doing such a thing.
"That's quite a story.", Jessica quipped as Roger nodded.
"Yeah. In fact, Herman chewed Mr. Toad and I out for what happened. I was kind of banned for a good while from driving.", Roger explained. The trio then pulled into town spotting the café. The cab pulled towards the entrance as he opened the doors.

"You two Kids behave yourselves. And Jessica, try to keep my long-eared pal here Out of trouble. He's bound to get into something he's not suppose to.", Benny advised as Roger raised an eyebrow. Jessica nodded to Benny before the cab took off. The ginger smiled at the rabbit for a moment.
"Shall we? I usually frequent this place when I'm not tied up on gigs.", Jessica asked Roger as The rabbit nodded.
"Sure. I'm starvin'. I'm so hungry, I can eat a whole zebra!", he said in exaggeration making Jessica chuckle.
"Um, we're fresh Out of zebra.", she said amused.
"Hippo?"

Nope.", she shook her head.
"Antelope?", Roger said making Jessica laugh at the humor. Some of the guys passing by ogled at Jessica and sneered rudely at Roger feeling jealous.

"Look at that loser. He's out of her league.", the man coming Out of a bar told himself still ogling at Jessica. However, toon pigeons hit their target on the man so to speak as he screamed like girl tripping on to the pavement.
"What's that guy's problem?", Roger wondered as Jessica looked at the scene before her. She then grabbed Roger's hand and heads inside the café.

The couple went inside the café as a receptionist ushered them to their table near some artwork. The male patrons wolfwhistled only to get bopped upside the head by their significant others. Jessica scoffed at the guys ogling her that was below her face level. Roger shook his head at the commotion until a waitress came over to greet them.
"Hi there. The name's Darla and I will be your waitress for today. What beverage to start you two off with?", the waitress said to the couple as they both agreed on iced tea. Soon, the waitress nodded and went on her way. Jessica then started off the conversation while waiting.
"It sure is a great day off for the both of us."
"Yeah. A good R and R does do us some good. Heck, I like to do comedic gold but I love to rest every now and then.", Roger told Jessica as the ginger nodded in agreement.
"I see what you mean. Most of my days in every week is focused on gigs at the Ink. Don't get me wrong but they pay good but I wish to relax as well.", Jessica said as Roger agreed.
"Sometimes when things get tough and hectic, laughter's the best weapon to have. Heck, if you don't have any sense of humor, you're better off dead.", the rabbit said honestly as Jessica got amused.
"That's quite a philosophy to Live by."
"I know. It's what helped me out during my career as a toon star. Do you know who my favorite character is that I look up to?", Roger asked as Jessica raised an eyebrow in curiosity.
"Not sure. Is It Mickey Mouse?", Jessica guessed as Roger shook his head.
"Nope. But you're kind of close. It's Goofy. That guy knows how to put on some comedic gold. He's the reason I strive to be a toon star. Everything he does is off the walls.", Roger explained passionately as Jessica was impressed.
"That's quite the motivation. I usually watch most of Goofy's shorts in the theaters along with Tom and Jerry's. But I gotta say that yours is so funny especially with the part of the kitchen scene.", Jessica told the rabbit as he grinned.
"You mean the part where my tail got caught on fire on the stove and I ran in circles? That was one of my best shorts I've done in my gigs. Glad to hear you appreciate my work.", the rabbit told Jessica as she genuinely nodded. The pair chatted away until Darla came with their drinks.
"Here is your ice tea, you two. Have any of you thought up of anything to order?", she said with a smile. Jessica spoke up first as she knew what she wanted.
"I'll have some of the spaghetti, Please.", Jessica ordered as the waitress nodded.
"Very well. How about you, sir?", she asked Roger as the rabbit rubbed his head In thought with his ear until he decided.
"I'll have what she's having.", Roger told the waitress as she cooked up an idea for the couple. She wrote the order down and vanished. The lovebirds continued on with their chat while their food was waiting. Moments later, the spaghetti arrived but it was unexpected kind of order. It was a big plate for the couple to share. The kind that Lady and the Tramp had in the eponymous film. Darla giggled as she proudly boasted to Roger and Jessica.
"Allow me to present the best spaghetti in Toontown.", she said to the couple before leaving. Jessica and Roger were speechless for a moment before the rabbit spoke up.
"Jeepers! How the Heck are we gonna finish all of this?", Roger said to Jessica as The ginger shrugged.
"Not sure but we'll give this a try.", the ginger told the rabbit as they both had a couple of spoonfuls each. They loved the flavor of the spaghetti as Roger's eyes beamed with gusto.
"Wowsers, this spaghetti tastes so good."
"Yep. I usually order this smaller than this One. Hmm. I wonder what the waitress is up to?", Jessica puzzled wondered as she and Roger took more bites of the dish. Suddenly, one of their forks got caught with spaghetti. This was proven when the noodles were in mid air having Roger with one end and Jessica with the other. Thankfully, the big Plate of spaghetti was almost done as this was going on. Darla who was behind a table watched on in glee as the couple drew closer to one another. The length of the noodles grew shorter and Roger and Jessica drew closer. Suddenly, their lips touched as they were shocked with Roger's feet thumping on his seat and Jessica blushing. They soon parted as they were sheepishly smiling or in Jessica's case, blushed madly like a tomato. However, Darla and some of the customers were enjoying the scenery unaware to the rabbit and the ginger beauty.
They shook off their stupor as Jessica and Roger felt a Little awkward of what transpired.
"That was unexpected.", Jessica said still blushing.
"Yeah. That felt like I wanted to walk on air.", Roger said as Jessica laughed. Roger saw the blush on Jessica's face.
"Jess, you're blushing like a chili pepper.", the rabbit remarked as Jessica shook off the blush. Suddenly, they heard a squeal coming from Darla as she checked on them.
"Awww! How romantic! That was so cute.", Darla said to the couple as they raise their eyebrows.

"How did you know that?", Jessica asked as Darla beamed.
"Simple. I watched. You guys were kissing and sharing spaghetti. It's so adorable.", the eccentric waiter cooed as Jessica and Roger sheepishly chuckled. Time passed and it was time for the couple to pay for the meal although they went Dutch and happily left Darla a tip despite the awkward situation.

Roger and Jessica were waiting for Benny to show up as they chatted some. Jessica twirled her hair gazing at Roger for a moment at his bubbly personality. The ginger gazed into Roger's eyes before she spoke up.
"That was kind of a dinner date. I really enjoyed it.", Jessica said to Roger as he nodded.
"Of course. In the end, we felt refreshed. Seriously, this night gets better and better.", Roger chirped. Jessica deep down had her night all good so far with the toon rabbit.
"The town looks so Lovely at night. Don't you agree?", the ginger told Roger as the rabbit nodded. They silently enjoyed each others' company but they were startled by Mr. Toad speeding through like a happy maniac in his car. The toons were angry at the amphibian for nearly hitting them as one shouted.
"Hey, you! Watch your driving, you moron!", Daffy yelled at the toad whizzing by. Roger and Jessica shook their heads at the matter. Jessica made a mental note not to let Roger behind the wheel of any vehicle toon or real. Suddenly, Benny beeped greeting the couple as he pulled in front of them.
"So, you lovebirds? How did your night go? Did Rog get into trouble?", Benny asked as Jessica shook her head and smiled.
"Went well. Had the best night of my Life."
"Yeah. Best night ever. Yes, siree!", Jessica and Roger respectively answered the taxicab as they got into the backseat. Benny smirked deep down as he drove Off to Jessica's house.
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Benny pulled right in front of Jessica's as Roger walked Jessica to her door. The ginger gazed at Roger with genuine love even though it's their first date. When they stopped at her door, Jessica twirled her hair with a smile and spoke up.
"Roger, I really had fun on our date tonight. And to be honest, you're not like the other guys I've dated before.", Jessica told Roger honestly.
"Gee, thanks. But can you tell a curious rabbit of the Latter?",, Roger asked as Jessica nodded.
"You see. Before we met each other, other guys were after me for my external beauty and nothing more. Every time I strike up a conversation of anything, they seem to focus on the wrong things if you know what I mean.", Jessica told Roger as he nodded in understanding. The ginger continued as she bit her bottom lip.
"What I'm trying to say is thank you for being a true gentleman. It's all I ever wanted from any man.", Jessica confessed to Roger as the rabbit nodded.
"Gee. I'm flattered. To be honest, I enjoyed our date, too. And we should do something like this some time. If it's okay with you.", Roger said to Jessica in which the latter blushed at Roger asking her Out to a second date.. She shook off her blush and smiled.
"I'd love to. Perhaps we can have dinner at my house or yours.", Jessica said as Roger nodded.
"Great idea. Hopefully, I don't have any filming going On. How about Friday night? Sounds good?", the rabbit told Jessica as she nodded. The ginger picks up Roger gently and kisses him on the cheek passionately before putting him down.
"Okay. Friday night, it is. See you then, Roger.", she told the rabbit with a husky tone before she hugged him and went inside. Once the door was shut, Roger skipped over to Benny as the taxicab grinned.
"smooth operator, aren't ya, Rog?"
"Um, not exactly. Just being a gentleman.", Roger told Benny as the taxi chuckled.
"Being modest, huh? That's understandable. Hop in so I can retire for the night.", Benny told the rabbit as Roger hopped In the backseat and drove off.

"So, Rog. How things go with Jessica? You look so much better than when I'd pick ya up from your place.", Benny asked as Roger smiled with hearts in his eyes.
"Oh It went well. Jessica's the lovely dame I'd laid eyes On. I think shee's not like most of the girls I've dated in the past.", Roger said as Benny raised his eyebrows.
"How do you know that? Are you a psychic or something?", he asked as Roger shook his head.
"No but Jessica seems to take a Liking to me. In fact, we're going On the second date next week. We're having dinner at her place.", Roger said to Benny. The taxicab nearly had a spark Plug attack as he did a double take.
"At her place? Rog, you sly dog you. I knew you had It in you.", Benny cheered as Roger sheepishly grinned.

"Jeepers, we're not going that far.", Roger shook his head as Benny smirked.
"You're saying that now but wait until after the second date, next thing you Know, she'll have you stay over for the night and then some.", Benny winked at the latter with Roger blushing like a tomato.
"P-P-P-Please. Let's not get ahead Of ourselves, Benny. It's just a lovely dinner."

"Okay if you say so. But don't say I didn't warn ya.", Benny teased as he and Roger rode through the city.

Jessica sighed in bliss thinking about the night she had with Roger. She was right for Roger was not like any other toon or real men for sure. Throughout the date, he didn't ogle at her assets or tell her some cheesy pickup lines during the date. She was treated like a person which is something she ever wanted.
"I can't wait to tell the girls about this.", Jessica said wearing her red nightie laying on her bed. The ginger was looking forward to seeing Roger again next week as she wanted to make the rabbit hers and only hers. To Jessica, a first date is one step closer of doing just that and a second date is no different. She drifted off to sleep dreaming about a certain goofy rabbit.

A/N: And that's chappy 3, folks.. I couldn't resist putting in that famous kissing reenactment from Lady and the Tramp. It's one Of my favorite Disney films of all time. Speaking of Disney, a cameo of Mr. Toad from Disney's The Adventures of Icabod and Mr. Toad appears in this chappy. Also, I added in that famous Line from When Harry Met Sally being "I'll have what she's having". It's a classic line and funny considering this fic is called When Roger Met Jessica. Anyway, please leave a review, follow and fav this fic. It means a lot and I can learn through feedback. Also, check Out my other Roger Rabbit fic called Roger Rabbit's Wacky Toons which is a collection of cartoons starring the cast of Roger Rabbit and other guest characters from other Disney Ips or those outside of Disney. As always, LilMancub out and I'll see y'all in the next one.

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Hey, guys. This is another chapter to this fic where Roger and Jessica go on their first date. Thanks to those who follow and favorited this story. That way, you guys will be in the know of this fic getting updated. To be honest, this story is somewhat of a prequel that could fit well in a straight to home media and streaming on Disney Plus. Anyway Roger Rabbit belongs to Disney not me. Let's get It.

=====Chapter 3: Bella Notte=======

"That was some crazy night at the bar. Heck, Donald was somethin' else. I thought our goose was cooked.", Roger told Eddie of the bar brawl situation sipping his carrot juice. Eddie smirked adding in his two cents of the matter.
"I'm not surprised in the least. Dona'd's the type that gets into trouble with his temper. And the fact that Mickey and Bugs were told they'll Own their companies that has superheroes and space operas by 2012? That's crazy. Reminds me of that Mayan superstition of the world ending in 2012.", the private eye said nonchalantly as Roger shuddered at the latter possibility. Eddie knowing how uncomfortable Roger can get, switched back to the subject at hand.

"Okay. So you and Jessica went on a first date. Care to tell me all about It?", Eddie told Roger as the rabbit hopped onto the table to continue his table.

"Glad you asked, pal. It all happened that evening."

====Back to flashback======

Roger straightened his bowtie wearing his trademark overalls and had his ginger tuft of hair between his long ears kept neatly. He stepped out the door waiting for his friend Benny to pick him up.
"Jeepers, this is the day I get to know Jessica. I can't choke on this opportunity. I can't mess up.", Roger said to himself feeling nervous as butterflies were in his stomach. The rabbit waited at the curb for a while reading the address Jessica gave to him at the Ink and Paint Club. Soon, a beep sounded off as Roger looked down the street revealing to be Benny the cab.
"Rog! Glad ya made it! I'm comin'!", the taxicab yelled Out as he pulled in front of the rabbit's home. Roger happily greeted his friend as the cab pulled in front of the house.
"Benny, good to see ya! How ya been?"
"Nothin' much. Just the usual grind of takin' folks to wherever. Now I'm curious that you're dating the lovely mademoiselle. Say where's her place? You do know it, do you? Can't keep my meter runnin' or it'll cost ya.", Benny teased as Roger grinned.
"P-P-P-Please. I got her address right in my hands. I got dibs behind the wheel.", Roger said hopping into the driver's seat much to Benny's dismay.
"Don't even think about it, Rog.", the taxicab warned.
"P-P-P-Please? I want to be behind the wheel.", Roger begged as Benny rolled his eyes at The rabbit.
"You know what happened the last time I'd let you behind the wheel. I had to get serviced for a few weeks and trust me, it wasn't fun at all. You're pitiful behind the wheel.", Benny explained as Roger sighed sitting in the backseat instead. Soon as Roger told the cab of Jessica's home, they took Off.

Benny strikes up a conversation with Roger hoping to get details of his date with Jessica. The rabbit was feeling a Little nervous as the cab picked up on it.
"Hey, Rog. What's up? You seem a Little quiet. It's not about you wanting to get behind the wheel, is It?", Benny asked but Roger shook his head.
"No. It's just that it's my first date with Jessica Crupnik. I don't want to mess things up and Leave a bad taste in her mouth. I'm getting butterflies just thinkin' about It.", Roger confessed as his ears covered his eyes chattering his teeth. Benny rolled his eyes at his friend's dramatic expression.
"Look, Rog. Like Herman and I told you days ago, just be real with yourself. I'll let ya in on a Little secret when it comes to dames. They can sense fear and not to mention know whether you're being authentic.", Benny explained.
"Whatcha mean, Benny?"

"What I'm saying Is that you do not change your true self for any dame out there. If they don't like it and they start playing you, then they don't deserve your presence. But this Jessica Crupnik is interested in you from what I've heard from Betty Boop and Clarice when I had to take them and Jessica home last night. All I'm telling you is to not Overthink it. Let everything flow naturally and the rest will follow In your favor.", Benny advised Roger with the rabbit back to his chipper self.

"You know, Benny? You're right! All I need to do is to be my funny, adorable self.", Roger chirped. The boys soon Parked in front of Jessica's house with the cab calling to Roger.

"Well, Rog. This is the place. I'll be waitin' out here for you two lovebirds. But don't keep my meter running, bud. I'll change my mind of you not having to Pay me.", Benny teased as Roger skipped along the pathway to the house.
"No worries, Benny. I'll be fine! It won't take long!", the rabbit told his taxi buddy as he went to the door.

Jessica was in her mirror wearing her trademark red Outfit with her high heels looking great. Her makeup was flawless but not too much on her face. She placed on some cherry lipstick checking herself out. Her face blushed like a tomato as her first date with Roger was going to be happening today.
In the past, many guys ogled her for her external beauty and never bothered to get to know her as a person. The fact that Roger wasn't like any Other guy whether toon or human is quite a rarity for Jessica. She obviously has nothing against Roger but she wanted to make a good impression on him on their first outing.

"My first date with Roger Rabbit. I have to admit that he's kind of cute and handsome. Wait a minute. I got to pull myself together. This is my chance to get to know Roger as a person.", Jessica said to herself as she checked in the mirror one more time. She then grabbed her purse and slipped on her purple opera gloves for good measure. She then heard a knock on the door as she yelled Out.
"In a minute!", she said as she made sure she had everything ready. Once she did, the ginger beauty went to the front door and opened it. Once she did, her expression turned to that of a genuine smile seeing Roger and Benny outside her house.
"Jessica, your chariot awaits.", Roger said humorously with a bow as Jessica giggled. The ginger held his hand before speaking to the rabbit.
"You're quite the gentleman, Roger. You're making me blush.", she said truthfully as her face did just that. Roger then kissed her hand in a polite gesture making her giggle. Benny being impatient honked startling the Lovebirds.
"What was that?!", Jessica asked as Benny yelled out.
"It's Bing Crosby! Now are you two finished yet? My meter's running up the wazoo here!", the taxicab yelled out as Roger chuckled.
"Don't mind my friend. He can get quite eccentric. Anyway, shall we?", the rabbit asked the ginger. The pair held hands down the pathway as Benny opened the doors. Roger stood aside to let Jessica pass.
"After you."
"Why thank you, Roger. That's quite generous of you.", the ginger told Roger as the couple sat in the backseat. Benny then asked them something.
"So where to? Better pick something. Otherwise, Romeo beside you will have to pay a hefty fare.", Benny asked much to Roger's embarrassment.
"To a nice café. Nothing too expensive.", Jessica told Benny as the taxicab agreed.
"Very well, mademoiselle. You lovebirds hang On tight! And Jessica, if I were you, please don't put Roger behind the wheel. Ever.", Benny told Jessica as the trio took Off.
"And why so?"

"Let's just say major fender benders and Roger are a disaster waiting to happen.", Benny told the ginger as Roger shook his head.
"Don't listen to him, Jessica. I'm not the only One not great behind the wheel. That toad fellow. He drives like a bat out of hell.", Roger defended himself. Benny rolled his eyes at the mention of the toad character.
"Great. You and Mr. Toad are absolute menaces on the road. I almost had a spark plug attack!", Benny shuddered at the memory of Roger and Mr. Toad driving erratically through Toontown destroying some of the property in the process. Jessica giggled with Roger chuckling at the memory and got chewed out by Baby Herman for doing such a thing.
"That's quite a story.", Jessica quipped as Roger nodded.
"Yeah. In fact, Herman chewed Mr. Toad and I out for what happened. I was kind of banned for a good while from driving.", Roger explained. The trio then pulled into town spotting the café. The cab pulled towards the entrance as he opened the doors.

"You two Kids behave yourselves. And Jessica, try to keep my long-eared pal here Out of trouble. He's bound to get into something he's not suppose to.", Benny advised as Roger raised an eyebrow. Jessica nodded to Benny before the cab took off. The ginger smiled at the rabbit for a moment.
"Shall we? I usually frequent this place when I'm not tied up on gigs.", Jessica asked Roger as The rabbit nodded.
"Sure. I'm starvin'. I'm so hungry, I can eat a whole zebra!", he said in exaggeration making Jessica chuckle.
"Um, we're fresh Out of zebra.", she said amused.
"Hippo?"

Nope.", she shook her head.
"Antelope?", Roger said making Jessica laugh at the humor. Some of the guys passing by ogled at Jessica and sneered rudely at Roger feeling jealous.

"Look at that loser. He's out of her league.", the man coming Out of a bar told himself still ogling at Jessica. However, toon pigeons hit their target on the man so to speak as he screamed like girl tripping on to the pavement.
"What's that guy's problem?", Roger wondered as Jessica looked at the scene before her. She then grabbed Roger's hand and heads inside the café.

The couple went inside the café as a receptionist ushered them to their table near some artwork. The male patrons wolfwhistled only to get bopped upside the head by their significant others. Jessica scoffed at the guys ogling her that was below her face level. Roger shook his head at the commotion until a waitress came over to greet them.
"Hi there. The name's Darla and I will be your waitress for today. What beverage to start you two off with?", the waitress said to the couple as they both agreed on iced tea. Soon, the waitress nodded and went on her way. Jessica then started off the conversation while waiting.
"It sure is a great day off for the both of us."
"Yeah. A good R and R does do us some good. Heck, I like to do comedic gold but I love to rest every now and then.", Roger told Jessica as the ginger nodded in agreement.
"I see what you mean. Most of my days in every week is focused on gigs at the Ink. Don't get me wrong but they pay good but I wish to relax as well.", Jessica said as Roger agreed.
"Sometimes when things get tough and hectic, laughter's the best weapon to have. Heck, if you don't have any sense of humor, you're better off dead.", the rabbit said honestly as Jessica got amused.
"That's quite a philosophy to Live by."
"I know. It's what helped me out during my career as a toon star. Do you know who my favorite character is that I look up to?", Roger asked as Jessica raised an eyebrow in curiosity.
"Not sure. Is It Mickey Mouse?", Jessica guessed as Roger shook his head.
"Nope. But you're kind of close. It's Goofy. That guy knows how to put on some comedic gold. He's the reason I strive to be a toon star. Everything he does is off the walls.", Roger explained passionately as Jessica was impressed.
"That's quite the motivation. I usually watch most of Goofy's shorts in the theaters along with Tom and Jerry's. But I gotta say that yours is so funny especially with the part of the kitchen scene.", Jessica told the rabbit as he grinned.
"You mean the part where my tail got caught on fire on the stove and I ran in circles? That was one of my best shorts I've done in my gigs. Glad to hear you appreciate my work.", the rabbit told Jessica as she genuinely nodded. The pair chatted away until Darla came with their drinks.
"Here is your ice tea, you two. Have any of you thought up of anything to order?", she said with a smile. Jessica spoke up first as she knew what she wanted.
"I'll have some of the spaghetti, Please.", Jessica ordered as the waitress nodded.
"Very well. How about you, sir?", she asked Roger as the rabbit rubbed his head In thought with his ear until he decided.
"I'll have what she's having.", Roger told the waitress as she cooked up an idea for the couple. She wrote the order down and vanished. The lovebirds continued on with their chat while their food was waiting. Moments later, the spaghetti arrived but it was unexpected kind of order. It was a big plate for the couple to share. The kind that Lady and the Tramp had in the eponymous film. Darla giggled as she proudly boasted to Roger and Jessica.
"Allow me to present the best spaghetti in Toontown.", she said to the couple before leaving. Jessica and Roger were speechless for a moment before the rabbit spoke up.
"Jeepers! How the Heck are we gonna finish all of this?", Roger said to Jessica as The ginger shrugged.
"Not sure but we'll give this a try.", the ginger told the rabbit as they both had a couple of spoonfuls each. They loved the flavor of the spaghetti as Roger's eyes beamed with gusto.
"Wowsers, this spaghetti tastes so good."
"Yep. I usually order this smaller than this One. Hmm. I wonder what the waitress is up to?", Jessica puzzled wondered as she and Roger took more bites of the dish. Suddenly, one of their forks got caught with spaghetti. This was proven when the noodles were in mid air having Roger with one end and Jessica with the other. Thankfully, the big Plate of spaghetti was almost done as this was going on. Darla who was behind a table watched on in glee as the couple drew closer to one another. The length of the noodles grew shorter and Roger and Jessica drew closer. Suddenly, their lips touched as they were shocked with Roger's feet thumping on his seat and Jessica blushing. They soon parted as they were sheepishly smiling or in Jessica's case, blushed madly like a tomato. However, Darla and some of the customers were enjoying the scenery unaware to the rabbit and the ginger beauty.
They shook off their stupor as Jessica and Roger felt a Little awkward of what transpired.
"That was unexpected.", Jessica said still blushing.
"Yeah. That felt like I wanted to walk on air.", Roger said as Jessica laughed. Roger saw the blush on Jessica's face.
"Jess, you're blushing like a chili pepper.", the rabbit remarked as Jessica shook off the blush. Suddenly, they heard a squeal coming from Darla as she checked on them.
"Awww! How romantic! That was so cute.", Darla said to the couple as they raise their eyebrows.

"How did you know that?", Jessica asked as Darla beamed.
"Simple. I watched. You guys were kissing and sharing spaghetti. It's so adorable.", the eccentric waiter cooed as Jessica and Roger sheepishly chuckled. Time passed and it was time for the couple to pay for the meal although they went Dutch and happily left Darla a tip despite the awkward situation.

Roger and Jessica were waiting for Benny to show up as they chatted some. Jessica twirled her hair gazing at Roger for a moment at his bubbly personality. The ginger gazed into Roger's eyes before she spoke up.
"That was kind of a dinner date. I really enjoyed it.", Jessica said to Roger as he nodded.
"Of course. In the end, we felt refreshed. Seriously, this night gets better and better.", Roger chirped. Jessica deep down had her night all good so far with the toon rabbit.
"The town looks so Lovely at night. Don't you agree?", the ginger told Roger as the rabbit nodded. They silently enjoyed each others' company but they were startled by Mr. Toad speeding through like a happy maniac in his car. The toons were angry at the amphibian for nearly hitting them as one shouted.
"Hey, you! Watch your driving, you moron!", Daffy yelled at the toad whizzing by. Roger and Jessica shook their heads at the matter. Jessica made a mental note not to let Roger behind the wheel of any vehicle toon or real. Suddenly, Benny beeped greeting the couple as he pulled in front of them.
"So, you lovebirds? How did your night go? Did Rog get into trouble?", Benny asked as Jessica shook her head and smiled.
"Went well. Had the best night of my Life."
"Yeah. Best night ever. Yes, siree!", Jessica and Roger respectively answered the taxicab as they got into the backseat. Benny smirked deep down as he drove Off to Jessica's house.
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Benny pulled right in front of Jessica's as Roger walked Jessica to her door. The ginger gazed at Roger with genuine love even though it's their first date. When they stopped at her door, Jessica twirled her hair with a smile and spoke up.
"Roger, I really had fun on our date tonight. And to be honest, you're not like the other guys I've dated before.", Jessica told Roger honestly.
"Gee, thanks. But can you tell a curious rabbit of the Latter?",, Roger asked as Jessica nodded.
"You see. Before we met each other, other guys were after me for my external beauty and nothing more. Every time I strike up a conversation of anything, they seem to focus on the wrong things if you know what I mean.", Jessica told Roger as he nodded in understanding. The ginger continued as she bit her bottom lip.
"What I'm trying to say is thank you for being a true gentleman. It's all I ever wanted from any man.", Jessica confessed to Roger as the rabbit nodded.
"Gee. I'm flattered. To be honest, I enjoyed our date, too. And we should do something like this some time. If it's okay with you.", Roger said to Jessica in which the latter blushed at Roger asking her Out to a second date.. She shook off her blush and smiled.
"I'd love to. Perhaps we can have dinner at my house or yours.", Jessica said as Roger nodded.
"Great idea. Hopefully, I don't have any filming going On. How about Friday night? Sounds good?", the rabbit told Jessica as she nodded. The ginger picks up Roger gently and kisses him on the cheek passionately before putting him down.
"Okay. Friday night, it is. See you then, Roger.", she told the rabbit with a husky tone before she hugged him and went inside. Once the door was shut, Roger skipped over to Benny as the taxicab grinned.
"smooth operator, aren't ya, Rog?"
"Um, not exactly. Just being a gentleman.", Roger told Benny as the taxi chuckled.
"Being modest, huh? That's understandable. Hop in so I can retire for the night.", Benny told the rabbit as Roger hopped In the backseat and drove off.

"So, Rog. How things go with Jessica? You look so much better than when I'd pick ya up from your place.", Benny asked as Roger smiled with hearts in his eyes.
"Oh It went well. Jessica's the lovely dame I'd laid eyes On. I think shee's not like most of the girls I've dated in the past.", Roger said as Benny raised his eyebrows.
"How do you know that? Are you a psychic or something?", he asked as Roger shook his head.
"No but Jessica seems to take a Liking to me. In fact, we're going On the second date next week. We're having dinner at her place.", Roger said to Benny. The taxicab nearly had a spark Plug attack as he did a double take.
"At her place? Rog, you sly dog you. I knew you had It in you.", Benny cheered as Roger sheepishly grinned.

"Jeepers, we're not going that far.", Roger shook his head as Benny smirked.
"You're saying that now but wait until after the second date, next thing you Know, she'll have you stay over for the night and then some.", Benny winked at the latter with Roger blushing like a tomato.
"P-P-P-Please. Let's not get ahead Of ourselves, Benny. It's just a lovely dinner."

"Okay if you say so. But don't say I didn't warn ya.", Benny teased as he and Roger rode through the city.

Jessica sighed in bliss thinking about the night she had with Roger. She was right for Roger was not like any other toon or real men for sure. Throughout the date, he didn't ogle at her assets or tell her some cheesy pickup lines during the date. She was treated like a person which is something she ever wanted.
"I can't wait to tell the girls about this.", Jessica said wearing her red nightie laying on her bed. The ginger was looking forward to seeing Roger again next week as she wanted to make the rabbit hers and only hers. To Jessica, a first date is one step closer of doing just that and a second date is no different. She drifted off to sleep dreaming about a certain goofy rabbit.

A/N: And that's chappy 3, folks.. I couldn't resist putting in that famous kissing reenactment from Lady and the Tramp. It's one Of my favorite Disney films of all time. Speaking of Disney, a cameo of Mr. Toad from Disney's The Adventures of Icabod and Mr. Toad appears in this chappy. Also, I added in that famous Line from When Harry Met Sally being "I'll have what she's having". It's a classic line and funny considering this fic is called When Roger Met Jessica. Anyway, please leave a review, follow and fav this fic. It means a lot and I can learn through feedback. Also, check Out my other Roger Rabbit fic called Roger Rabbit's Wacky Toons which is a collection of cartoons starring the cast of Roger Rabbit and other guest characters from other Disney Ips or those outside of Disney. As always, LilMancub out and I'll see y'all in the next one.