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Frank haven't seen howdy in weeks, everyone is getting worried, Frank admit that they had a 'hobby' of spying on Howdy sometimes, but that couldn't have scared him that much, right? After all, Howdy loved working on his bodega and helping his friends, So why would he just disappear?
Wait a second...Howdy is a caterpillar, caterpillars takes weeks to turns into butterflies...what...what if Howdy is turning into a butterfly? Would that means that Frank was right all along?! YES! YES! TAKE THAT EDDIE! I TOLD YOU HE WAS GOING TO TURN INTO A BUTTERFLY! but...what if its something else? completely different? they needed to check.
Frank went to Howdy's house and knocked on the door, there was no answer, but the door was unlocked this time. Frank heard someone sobbing, they started to get more worried.
— “Howdy?Are you okay?Everyone is worried about you...me included.”—Frank said as they entered the house.
—“FRANK, PLEASE DON'T ENTER HERE!”—Howdy yelled, between his sobs.
But Frank already did, They couldn't help but worry about their work-a-holic friend that tends to overwhelm himself. They saw howdy sitting on the corner of the house...Frank eyes sparkled, as they...as they eyes landed on Howdys wings. beautiful butterfly wings, blue and green butterfly wings.
—“Oh gosh...Howdy.”—Frank said as he approached Howdy.—“...your wings...they're beautiful, why...why didn't you told us about this? we could have helped you, you know now you're going to have to be extra careful, right? butterfly wings are really fragile. Don't worry, I'll take care of you. Me and the others are going to take care of you.”
—“You...you don't think they'll find it strange?”—Howdy said wiping his own tears.
—“Oh, you're such a foolish man Howdy, We love you, They won't find it strange. And besides that, your wings are gorgeous, your antenas sure looks different but that's okay, they're really pretty.”—Frank said reaching out a hand to help Howdy up.
—“Okay, neighbor...i'll trust you.”—Howdy said accepting Frank's help and getting up.
After they got back to the neighborhood, all pair of eyes fell on Howdy's wings, Wally looked confused, Barnaby's jaw was hanging open, Sally and Julie gasped loudly, Eddie eyes sparkled and he had a gentle smile on his face, Poppy looked like she was going to cry tears of joy, she was worried sick about Howdy.
—“Umm...hi?....hehe”—Howdy said...he was so nervous. Frank holding his hand. Eddie saw that and his heart ached a little, Eddie left.
—“WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?seriously, your wings are really pretty but i've been worried sick about you!”—Poppy said as she approached Howdy.
—“i've been in my house...doing my metamorphosis...i'm so sorry poppy, i never meant to worry you”—Howdy said
Julie noticed Eddie's absence.she knew that she had to find him soon or frank would freak out when he notice it.
—“Uhm...i have to go! but your new wings are gorgeous Howdy!”—Julie said as she left really fast.
—“they sure are! we need to teach you how to fly!”—Sally said giggling.
—“No, we don't!i mean if its safe enough maybe. but Howdy's wings can be really fragile.”—Frank said.
—“We will be careful, Frank, We promise.”—Barnaby said. Wally didnt said anything, he was just holding barnaby's hand and looking confused.
—“...Fine. but as a butterfly enthusiastic, I will supervise.”—Frank said.
Howdy smile, he appreciated his friends being concerned about him, and perhaps his wings could be helpful in this little neighborhood.