Richie And Ralph Join The Army

[Chad22]

This story takes place right after the 7th Season, and Right before the 8th Season.







*The scene opens in the Cunningham house. Richie is laying down on the couch when Mr. C walks in*

Mr. C: Hi Richie

Richie: Oh Hi Dad

Mr. C: Why are you just Laying Around. This isnt like you

Richie: Nothing Else To Do

Mr. C: Oh Come On...Why dont you and Lori Beth go somewhere?

Richie: She got a job at the Grocery Store...Shes too busy with work lately.

Mr. C: Fonzie?

Richie: Fonzie Has The Garage, Arnolds and Girls to handle. Hes busy too

Mr. C: Well their has to be something to do

Richie: No Dad, Their isnt. And to be honest, im getting a little sick of the same routine every day. Nothing ever changes around here Dad. At last before the summer i had friends...But now it seems their all too busy.

Mr. C: What about Potsie and Ralph?

Richie: Ohhh Dad, Potsie and Ralph are ok sometimes, But their just as bored as i am. Back in the old days we could go cruise around for girls, but im taken now...Back in the old days we could go play some Baseball at the park, But People always laugh at us for being Adults...Back in the old days we could go down to Arnolds, But its filled with high school kids.

Mr. C: Well Richie, It seems to me like you need some kind of change in your life.

Richie: Your Right Dad....Your absolutely right. Listen, Im gonna go down to Arnolds. Nothing better to do, Maybe Ralph and Potsie are their.

Mr. C: Ok Richie, Have a good time.

*The scene cuts to Arnolds. Ralph and Potsie walk in and walk up to their usual booth, Which has 3 High Schoolers In.*

Ralph: Hey, What Gives?

Kid: What do you want?

Potsie: Thats our booth...

Kid 1: I Dont see your name on it

Potsie: Its under the table.

Kid 2: Get lost

Ralph: Ok Kid...I Didnt wanna do this, But you give me no other choice

*Ralph starts acting like he Knows Karate and almost falls over*

Kid 1: *Laughing* Why dont you old guys just go find anouther booth?

*Ralph and Potsie look mad and sit in the enxt booth*

Ralph: How about that Potsie? No respect for the Veterans...This place has changed.

Potsie: I Know what you mean. They barely even dance in here anymore

Ralph: You know what we need Pots? We need a change in life.

Potsie: Yeah

*Richie walks in and sits next to Potsie*

Richie: Hey guys

Potsie and Ralph: Hey Rich

Richie: Why arent we sitting in our booth?

Potsie: Those high school guys wont move

Richie: Did you tell them its our booth?

Ralph: They dont care Richie. They think they own the place.

Richie: This is exactly what i was telling Dad about. This place has changed. Years ago we came in here and it was exciting and new...But now its just a habit.

Potsie and Ralph: Yeah

*Suddenly an Army Recruiter walks in*

Army Recruiter: ATTTEEEEEEENTION!....The U.S. Army is looking for brave young men to join the Army. If anyone is interested, The brand new Recruition Office can be located Downtown Main Street. Thank You

*The Army Recruiter walks out*

Ralph: Id hate to be one of the saps that sign up for that

Potsie: You said it.

*Richie thinks a minute*

Richie: You Know Guys....This just may be our ticket out of town/

Ralph: The Army? Your Crazy!

Richie: I mean It Guys...A Chance to go out in the world and really mean something.

Potsie: And suppose we go to War?

Richie: Oh Potsie, Who would we go to War with?...

Potsie: Umm....Canada

Ralph: *Looks at Potsie as if hes a moron Than thinks for a way to get out of it* You Know...He has a point. You never know when those Canadians will turn on ya

Richie: You guys are being silly. We have a good chance to go out their and actually join the army. Serve our country!

Ralph: Look Richie..If you want to do this, Go ahead. But We're not.

Richie: Fine....Fine, Ill go join my country. And in a few years when your still Boys sitting around doing nothing, Ill be a man!

*Richie gets up*

Richie: UNITED STATES ARMY...HERE I COME

*Richie walks out of the room*

Ralph: Hes Crazy

Potsie: Insane

Ralph: Theirs no way you could get us in the army

Potsie: Not in a million years

*Suddenly 2 Girls walk by*

Girl 1: Did You hear what Richie Cunningham said? Hes Joining the army

Girl 2: Its too bad hes taken...I Would love to have a man in uniform

*Ralph and Potsie both look at the girls, than look at each other and run out of Arnolds smiling*

Potsie: WAIT UP RICH...

*Later that day Mr. C, Mrs. C, Joanie and Fonzie Are sitting at the table eating*

Mrs. C: I Wonder whats keeping Richard.

Mr. C: I Dont Know, But hes missing some excellent Meatloaf

Mrs. C: Thank You Howard, Oh i forgot the rolls

*Mrs. C walks into the Kitchen and Mr. C puts his Meatloaf on Joanie's Plate*

Joanie: DAD!

Mr. C: Ill buy you a Pony

Joanie: Dad im 17 years old, I Havent wanted a pony since i was 12

Mr. C: Ok Than i wont.

*Mrs. C walks back in with the rolls*

Mrs. C: Oh Howard, You finished your Meatlof already

Mr. C: It was delicious Marion

Mrs. C: Would you like some more?

Mr. C: NO! I Mean...I Couldnt eat anouther bite

Mrs. C: How about you Arthur?

Fonzie: I Would love to Mrs. C, But i gotta get down to The Garage.

Mrs. C: Ok, Goodbye Arthur

Fonzie: Bye Mrs. C, Bye everyone

*Fonzie Walks towards the door as Richie Walks in wearing an Army Uniform*

Fonzie: Isnt it a little early for Halloween, Red?

Richie: Oh its not a Halloween Costume Fonz, Its...

Fonzie: Ayy, I Would love to hear it. But i gotta get down to the garage. See you lter

Richie: Bye Fonz

*Fonzie walks out*

Joanie: Whats with the Army Uniform Richie?

Richie: Well i have a big announcement to make.....Ralph, Potsie and i Are Joining the Army.

*Mr. C and Joanie Freeze as Mrs. C drops the plate of rolls on the floor*

Richie: Mom...dad...Hello?

*Mr. C wipes his mouth off with a napkin and stands up*

Mr. C: What did you just say?

Richie: Its True. Potsie, Ralph and i went down to the Recruition Office today and Ralph and I Are joining the army.

Mr. C: Thats what i thought you said.

Richie: Ah

Mr. C; And now i am going to kill you

*Mr. C grabs Richie by the throat and begins choking him like the day Fonzie moved in upstairs. Mrs. C and Joanie hold Mr. C off*

Mrs C: Oh Richard....The Army

*Mrs. C runs up the stairs crying and Joanie follows*

Mr. C: DO YOU SEE WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR MOTHER?

Richie: Dad I...

Mr. C: Now Now Richard....Im going upstsairs to comfort your Mother, And when i come back down...I Expect an Explanation.

*Mr. C walks up the stairs. Richie sighs and sits down on the couch*

Richie: Somehow i knew this would happen

*Suddenly the doorbell rings. Richie walks up to th door and answers it to find Lori Beth*

Lori Beth: Hi Richie

Richie: Hi Loribeth

Lori Beth: Richie....Why are you wearing an army uniform?

Richie: Well Lori Beth...Thats what people usually wear when...Their about to go into the Army...

Lori Beth: ....The Army?....Is this a joke?

Richie: No LB...Im going to serve our country.

Lori Beth: But Richie....Why?

*Richie and Lori Beth sit down on the couch*

Richie: Its just something i have to do. I Understand if you dont want to go out with me anymore...

Lori Beth: Richie, I Could go out with other people all i wanted...But nobody could ever take your place.

Richie: I Promise you Before i go ill spend as much time with you as i can

Lori Beth: How long is that?

Richie: 2 Weeks

Lori Beth: 2 Weeks? Richie...Isnt that a bit short notice?

Richie: As i said Lori Beth....

*Richie walks over by the fireplace*

Richie:...Its something i have to do

*Lori Beth stands up*

Lori Beth: Ok Richie....I Support you.

Richie: Really?

Lori Beth: I Could never stand between you and your destiny. Just promise me one thing

Richie: Whats that?

Lori Beth: That you'll think of me every day...Just like i'll think of you.

Richie: I Promise....Lori Beth I.....

Lori Beth: Yes Richie

Richie: I......

*Lori Beth looks confused*

Richie:.....I Love You.....

Lori Beth: Oh Rich...

Richie: No, I Mean it. Not just "Kissy kissy Have to say I Love You"...I Mean i really Love You

Lori Beth: Richie...I.....I....I Love You Too

*Richie and Lori Beth kiss by the fireplace for almost a full minute*

Lori Beth: Richie...I Have to go Home Now.

Richie: You wanna go to Inspiration Point Tommorow Night?

Lori Beth: Oh Richie, I Have work

Richie: Ah....

Lori Beth: Id love to

Richie: Ok...Ill pick you up tommorow. Bye

Lori Beth: Bye Richie

*Lori Beth walks out and Richie sits back down. Richie begins to get a tear in his eye as he grabs a Tissue from the table and begins wiping his tears. Mr. and Mrs. C than slowly walk down the stairs*

Mrs. C: Richard...

Richie; Oh Hi Mom. Listen, I Know It was a bit of a surprise, But I...

Mr. C: Theirs no need to explain Richie...If you want to join the army. You have our full support

Richie: Really?

Mrs. C: Yes Richard

Mr. c: We sort of overheard your conversation with Lori Beth...

Mrs C: We were spying on you

Mr. C: MARION

Mrs: C: Well we were...

Mr. C: Anyways....We overheard your conversation with Lori Beth. And we began to think....You must really want this to leave all that behind.

Richie: I Dont know what i want Dad...

Mrs C: Richard We Really want you to stay...

Richie: I Know...Ill go down to the Recruition office tommorow and hand in my Uniform

Mrs. C: Wait....I Didnt finish.... We really want you to stay...But we also want you to be happy.

Richie: Really Mom?

Mrs. C: Yes Richard

Mr. C: Richie, Your Mother and i have always raised you to do whats right. And if you feel this is the right thing for you to do...Than we want you to do it. You Know, I Still remember the first time i took you fishing when you were a little boy. I Used to catch fish and put them on your hook when you werent looking. And than i remember the first day you caught a fish on your own....Somehow i knew one day you would catch your own fish, But it was hard for me to let myself believe you did. And thats what happened tonight....I Tried to do the same thing, When your capable of handling your own life.

Richie: Dad...

Mr. C: Yes Son

Richie: Do you think we could go fishing this weekend?....Before i go.

Mr. C:...Of Course Son

Richie: Ill even let you catch my fish

Mr. C: Richie...Nowadays i would be lucky to catch my own fish in that lake. Ever since the time we went fishing when you were 14...And made us take Potsie.

Richie: Yeah....Potsie scared away all the fish

Mr. C: Potsie certainly has that affect...

*Richie laughs and Fonzie walks in the door*

Fonzie: Richie...Lori Beth told me your joining the army. Is this true?

Richie: Im Afraid So Fonz

Fonzie: Lemme ask you one question....You really wanna do this?

Richie: Yeah Fonz....I Do

Fonzie: Thats all i needed to hear.

Richie: Boy, You sure are taking his easier than Mom, Dad and Lori beth Did.

Fonzie: Ayy Richie...I Understand that a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do. Dont forget im the same guy that Jumped a shark, Rode a killer bull and jumped all those garbage cans with my bike.

Richie: Yeah...Your a brave guy

Fonzie: Ay Rich...Those were all dangerous ill admit. But your doing something even braver...Your leaving your home to be a man....And i could not respect you more than i do now.

Richie: Potsie and Ralph are going too you know...

Fonzie: ...Their doing it for chicks arent they?

Richie: Yep

Fonzie: I Thought So...

*2 Weeks Later At The Cunningham house, Richie is walking down the stairs in his uniform and a suitcase in his hand*

Richie: Well....Im Already

*Mr. And Mrs. C look both Happy for the fact that their son is doing what he wants, yet sad that he is leaving. Suddenly theirs a knock on the door. Joanie opens it and Ralph and Potsie walk in wearing their army uniforms*

Ralph: Hey Richie...Are you ready to go?

Richie: Almost...Say, arent you guys bringing any luggage?

Potsie: Sure.

*Suddenly Chachi comes behind Potsie and Ralph carrying 3 or 4 Suitcases*

Chachi: Considering these are your bags, you Guys could have helped me carry these.

Potsie: Hey...We need to save our strength for the Army

Ralph: And the girls when we come back

Chachi: Whats in these things anyway, Rocks?

Potsie: Well you dont expect me to leave them here do you?

Chachi: Potsie...

Potsie: Yeah?

Chachi: Your An Imbucel...

Potsie: Gee, Thanks Chach.

Chachi: Well i better get back home, Mom needs help renting out your old apartment

Ralph: Your gonna rent out our apartment already?

Chachi: Well we're gonna try...But i doubt many people will be interested in an Apartment that smells like Goats

Mrs. C: Goats?

Chachi: Dont ask....Or they might Tell You.

*Chachi walks up to Richie*

Chachi: By the way Rich. Fonzies really helped me over the years...But when he wasnt their...You were. You stopped me from joining a gang...You helped me get back in School....And stopped Fonzie from killing me on alot of occasions. Ill miss ya Rich

Richie: Ill miss you too Chachi.

*Chachi leaves*

Richie: Joanie...You have a good boyfriend their

Joanie: I Know Rich

Richie: I Bet you like to kiss alot huh? *Laughs*

Joanie: Well....Yeah...

Richie: I Thought so...... YOU BETTER NOT GO ANY FURTHER BUCKO!

Joanie: I Wont Richie. Dont Worry

*Richie hugs Joanie*

Mrs. C: Wheres Lori Beth?

Richie: She had to work....Dont worry, We said goodbye last night.

*Fonzie walks in*

Fonzie: Ayyy

Ralph: Hey Fonz

Fonzie: You know Potsie. As much as you and Ralph really annoy me...Im gonna miss you both

Potsie: Gee...Thanks Fonz. We'll Miss you too.

*Al walks in*

Al: Ok Guys, I Brought th truck. Is everyone ready to go to the airport?

Ralph: Sure Al

*Ralph and Potsie take one last look at the Cunningham Living Room*

Potsie: Boy...Im really gonna miss it here.

Ralph: Me Too Pots...Me Too. Lets Go

Potsie: Bye everybody

Everyone: Bye Ralph, Bye Potsie

Ralph: Coming Richie?

Richie: Yeah, Ill be out in a minute guys.

*Al, Potsie and Ralph walk out*

Fonzie: Ayyy

*Richie hugs Fonzie*

Richie: What am i gonna do without you Fonz

Fonzie: Youll do just fine....What am i gonna do without you?

Richie:....I Think youll do just fine too

Mrs. C: Now Your sure you packed extra underwear? Those Army Sargents can be awfully mean. One little accident accident in your pants and theyll laugh at you for weeks

Mr. C: MARION

Mrs. C: Im Sorry Howard. Goodbye Richard

*A Teary Eyed Mrs. C Hugs Richie. Than Mr. C Hugs Richie*

Mr. C: Son...I Hope you 'Catch Your Fish"

Richie:...Thanks Dad

*Richie grabs his suitcase and takes one last look at the house, Than walks out the door*

Fonzie: Whats this about a fish?

Mr. C: Well Fonzie...It was just my way of saying good luck

*Mrs. C begins crying*

Fonzie: Hey Mrs. C.....You dont need to cry. Richies gonna be ok.....Him and Potsie and Ralph are gonna go become men....And

*Suddenly Fonzie gets a tear in his eye himself, But quickly covers it up*

Fonzie: Well...I Gotta get back to the Garage. Everythings gonna be fine Mrs. C....Bye

Mr and Mrs. C: Bye Fonzie

*Fonzie walks out the door*

Mr. C: Hes right Marion....Everything will be ok for all of us. We still have Joanie afterall

*Mrs. C looks around and doesent see Joanie*

Mrs. C: OH HOWARD...SHES GONE TOO

Mr. C: Take it easy Marion, She just went upstairs.

Mrs. C: Oh Sure....Upstairs now, Paris Tommorow

*Mrs. C runs up stairs crying*

Mr. C: Paris?

*One Week Later at the Cunningham House Mr. and Mrs. C are sitting in the living room when Potsie walks in*

Potsie: Hey Mr. C, Mrs. C

Mr. C: Oh Hi Potsie...POTSIE?

Mrs. C: Warren, Your back

Potsie: I Sure Am. I Couldnt stand the thought of you being without a son Mr. C. So I Came back to be like the Other son you never had!

Mr. C: Or Wanted

Mrs. C: Would you like to stay and eat Warren?

Potsie: Oh no Thanks Mrs. C, Im eating at Pinobi's

Mr. C: Pinobis? Thats the most expensive place in town...How can you afford to eat their?

Potsie: With the money the army paid me to come back to Milwaukee. See ya later Mr. C

*Potsie walks out the door leaving Mr. And Mrs. C with surprised, Yet not totally surprised looks on their faces*

[CollegeGirl]

Excellent writing, Mr. Doody!!!

[dickswift]

LOL! That was very well written Chad !.....actually very brilliant the episode we should've seen ! Definately a dream buster
( meaning what we dream to have seen in a show, the way it should've been written by everyones need for a plateau, conclusion or epilogue to a series story line) it fills the gap of a much needed explination what the hell happened to Richie and Ralph and why Postie still stayed back. that is the beauty of making the character more then just gimmick and caracature. Plus it is a building block to analyse Warren Postie Weber's need for love. he never really had a home. "He was poor and grew up with his mother and older sister. Faced an abusive childhood. He was more mischevious with Richie growing up as children, even influencial to a nice presbreterian Richie until Ralp and Fonzie hung out. eg biography of Warren Weber. Subtle and well written!
Bravo!

Just keep it up!

[Chad22]

Thanks!

[Stormtracker TF]

Originally posted by Chad Doody
This story takes place right after the 7th Season, and Right before the 8th Season.







*The scene opens in the Cunningham house. Richie is laying down on the couch when Mr. C walks in*

Mr. C: Hi Richie

Richie: Oh Hi Dad

Mr. C: Why are you just Laying Around. This isnt like you

Richie: Nothing Else To Do

Mr. C: Oh Come On...Why dont you and Lori Beth go somewhere?

Richie: She got a job at the Grocery Store...Shes too busy with work lately.

Mr. C: Fonzie?

Richie: Fonzie Has The Garage, Arnolds and Girls to handle. Hes busy too

Mr. C: Well their has to be something to do

Richie: No Dad, Their isnt. And to be honest, im getting a little sick of the same routine every day. Nothing ever changes around here Dad. At last before the summer i had friends...But now it seems their all too busy.

Mr. C: What about Potsie and Ralph?

Richie: Ohhh Dad, Potsie and Ralph are ok sometimes, But their just as bored as i am. Back in the old days we could go cruise around for girls, but im taken now...Back in the old days we could go play some Baseball at the park, But People always laugh at us for being Adults...Back in the old days we could go down to Arnolds, But its filled with high school kids.

Mr. C: Well Richie, It seems to me like you need some kind of change in your life.

Richie: Your Right Dad....Your absolutely right. Listen, Im gonna go down to Arnolds. Nothing better to do, Maybe Ralph and Potsie are their.

Mr. C: Ok Richie, Have a good time.

*The scene cuts to Arnolds. Ralph and Potsie walk in and walk up to their usual booth, Which has 3 High Schoolers In.*

Ralph: Hey, What Gives?

Kid: What do you want?

Potsie: Thats our booth...

Kid 1: I Dont see your name on it

Potsie: Its under the table.

Kid 2: Get lost

Ralph: Ok Kid...I Didnt wanna do this, But you give me no other choice

*Ralph starts acting like he Knows Karate and almost falls over*

Kid 1: *Laughing* Why dont you old guys just go find anouther booth?

*Ralph and Potsie look mad and sit in the enxt booth*

Ralph: How about that Potsie? No respect for the Veterans...This place has changed.

Potsie: I Know what you mean. They barely even dance in here anymore

Ralph: You know what we need Pots? We need a change in life.

Potsie: Yeah

*Richie walks in and sits next to Potsie*

Richie: Hey guys

Potsie and Ralph: Hey Rich

Richie: Why arent we sitting in our booth?

Potsie: Those high school guys wont move

Richie: Did you tell them its our booth?

Ralph: They dont care Richie. They think they own the place.

Richie: This is exactly what i was telling Dad about. This place has changed. Years ago we came in here and it was exciting and new...But now its just a habit.

Potsie and Ralph: Yeah

*Suddenly an Army Recruiter walks in*

Army Recruiter: ATTTEEEEEEENTION!....The U.S. Army is looking for brave young men to join the Army. If anyone is interested, The brand new Recruition Office can be located Downtown Main Street. Thank You

*The Army Recruiter walks out*

Ralph: Id hate to be one of the saps that sign up for that

Potsie: You said it.

*Richie thinks a minute*

Richie: You Know Guys....This just may be our ticket out of town/

Ralph: The Army? Your Crazy!

Richie: I mean It Guys...A Chance to go out in the world and really mean something.

Potsie: And suppose we go to War?

Richie: Oh Potsie, Who would we go to War with?...

Potsie: Umm....Canada

Ralph: *Looks at Potsie as if hes a moron Than thinks for a way to get out of it* You Know...He has a point. You never know when those Canadians will turn on ya

Richie: You guys are being silly. We have a good chance to go out their and actually join the army. Serve our country!

Ralph: Look Richie..If you want to do this, Go ahead. But We're not.

Richie: Fine....Fine, Ill go join my country. And in a few years when your still Boys sitting around doing nothing, Ill be a man!

*Richie gets up*

Richie: UNITED STATES ARMY...HERE I COME

*Richie walks out of the room*

Ralph: Hes Crazy

Potsie: Insane

Ralph: Theirs no way you could get us in the army

Potsie: Not in a million years

*Suddenly 2 Girls walk by*

Girl 1: Did You hear what Richie Cunningham said? Hes Joining the army

Girl 2: Its too bad hes taken...I Would love to have a man in uniform

*Ralph and Potsie both look at the girls, than look at each other and run out of Arnolds smiling*

Potsie: WAIT UP RICH...

*Later that day Mr. C, Mrs. C, Joanie and Fonzie Are sitting at the table eating*

Mrs. C: I Wonder whats keeping Richard.

Mr. C: I Dont Know, But hes missing some excellent Meatloaf

Mrs. C: Thank You Howard, Oh i forgot the rolls

*Mrs. C walks into the Kitchen and Mr. C puts his Meatloaf on Joanie's Plate*

Joanie: DAD!

Mr. C: Ill buy you a Pony

Joanie: Dad im 17 years old, I Havent wanted a pony since i was 12

Mr. C: Ok Than i wont.

*Mrs. C walks back in with the rolls*

Mrs. C: Oh Howard, You finished your Meatlof already

Mr. C: It was delicious Marion

Mrs. C: Would you like some more?

Mr. C: NO! I Mean...I Couldnt eat anouther bite

Mrs. C: How about you Arthur?

Fonzie: I Would love to Mrs. C, But i gotta get down to The Garage.

Mrs. C: Ok, Goodbye Arthur

Fonzie: Bye Mrs. C, Bye everyone

*Fonzie Walks towards the door as Richie Walks in wearing an Army Uniform*

Fonzie: Isnt it a little early for Halloween, Red?

Richie: Oh its not a Halloween Costume Fonz, Its...

Fonzie: Ayy, I Would love to hear it. But i gotta get down to the garage. See you lter

Richie: Bye Fonz

*Fonzie walks out*

Joanie: Whats with the Army Uniform Richie?

Richie: Well i have a big announcement to make.....Ralph, Potsie and i Are Joining the Army.

*Mr. C and Joanie Freeze as Mrs. C drops the plate of rolls on the floor*

Richie: Mom...dad...Hello?

*Mr. C wipes his mouth off with a napkin and stands up*

Mr. C: What did you just say?

Richie: Its True. Potsie, Ralph and i went down to the Recruition Office today and Ralph and I Are joining the army.

Mr. C: Thats what i thought you said.

Richie: Ah

Mr. C; And now i am going to kill you

*Mr. C grabs Richie by the throat and begins choking him like the day Fonzie moved in upstairs. Mrs. C and Joanie hold Mr. C off*

Mrs C: Oh Richard....The Army

*Mrs. C runs up the stairs crying and Joanie follows*

Mr. C: DO YOU SEE WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR MOTHER?

Richie: Dad I...

Mr. C: Now Now Richard....Im going upstsairs to comfort your Mother, And when i come back down...I Expect an Explanation.

*Mr. C walks up the stairs. Richie sighs and sits down on the couch*

Richie: Somehow i knew this would happen

*Suddenly the doorbell rings. Richie walks up to th door and answers it to find Lori Beth*

Lori Beth: Hi Richie

Richie: Hi Loribeth

Lori Beth: Richie....Why are you wearing an army uniform?

Richie: Well Lori Beth...Thats what people usually wear when...Their about to go into the Army...

Lori Beth: ....The Army?....Is this a joke?

Richie: No LB...Im going to serve our country.

Lori Beth: But Richie....Why?

*Richie and Lori Beth sit down on the couch*

Richie: Its just something i have to do. I Understand if you dont want to go out with me anymore...

Lori Beth: Richie, I Could go out with other people all i wanted...But nobody could ever take your place.

Richie: I Promise you Before i go ill spend as much time with you as i can

Lori Beth: How long is that?

Richie: 2 Weeks

Lori Beth: 2 Weeks? Richie...Isnt that a bit short notice?

Richie: As i said Lori Beth....

*Richie walks over by the fireplace*

Richie:...Its something i have to do

*Lori Beth stands up*

Lori Beth: Ok Richie....I Support you.

Richie: Really?

Lori Beth: I Could never stand between you and your destiny. Just promise me one thing

Richie: Whats that?

Lori Beth: That you'll think of me every day...Just like i'll think of you.

Richie: I Promise....Lori Beth I.....

Lori Beth: Yes Richie

Richie: I......

*Lori Beth looks confused*

Richie:.....I Love You.....

Lori Beth: Oh Rich...

Richie: No, I Mean it. Not just "Kissy kissy Have to say I Love You"...I Mean i really Love You

Lori Beth: Richie...I.....I....I Love You Too

*Richie and Lori Beth kiss by the fireplace for almost a full minute*

Lori Beth: Richie...I Have to go Home Now.

Richie: You wanna go to Inspiration Point Tommorow Night?

Lori Beth: Oh Richie, I Have work

Richie: Ah....

Lori Beth: Id love to

Richie: Ok...Ill pick you up tommorow. Bye

Lori Beth: Bye Richie

*Lori Beth walks out and Richie sits back down. Richie begins to get a tear in his eye as he grabs a Tissue from the table and begins wiping his tears. Mr. and Mrs. C than slowly walk down the stairs*

Mrs. C: Richard...

Richie; Oh Hi Mom. Listen, I Know It was a bit of a surprise, But I...

Mr. C: Theirs no need to explain Richie...If you want to join the army. You have our full support

Richie: Really?

Mrs. C: Yes Richard

Mr. c: We sort of overheard your conversation with Lori Beth...

Mrs C: We were spying on you

Mr. C: MARION

Mrs: C: Well we were...

Mr. C: Anyways....We overheard your conversation with Lori Beth. And we began to think....You must really want this to leave all that behind.

Richie: I Dont know what i want Dad...

Mrs C: Richard We Really want you to stay...

Richie: I Know...Ill go down to the Recruition office tommorow and hand in my Uniform

Mrs. C: Wait....I Didnt finish.... We really want you to stay...But we also want you to be happy.

Richie: Really Mom?

Mrs. C: Yes Richard

Mr. C: Richie, Your Mother and i have always raised you to do whats right. And if you feel this is the right thing for you to do...Than we want you to do it. You Know, I Still remember the first time i took you fishing when you were a little boy. I Used to catch fish and put them on your hook when you werent looking. And than i remember the first day you caught a fish on your own....Somehow i knew one day you would catch your own fish, But it was hard for me to let myself believe you did. And thats what happened tonight....I Tried to do the same thing, When your capable of handling your own life.

Richie: Dad...

Mr. C: Yes Son

Richie: Do you think we could go fishing this weekend?....Before i go.

Mr. C:...Of Course Son

Richie: Ill even let you catch my fish

Mr. C: Richie...Nowadays i would be lucky to catch my own fish in that lake. Ever since the time we went fishing when you were 14...And made us take Potsie.

Richie: Yeah....Potsie scared away all the fish

Mr. C: Potsie certainly has that affect...

*Richie laughs and Fonzie walks in the door*

Fonzie: Richie...Lori Beth told me your joining the army. Is this true?

Richie: Im Afraid So Fonz

Fonzie: Lemme ask you one question....You really wanna do this?

Richie: Yeah Fonz....I Do

Fonzie: Thats all i needed to hear.

Richie: Boy, You sure are taking his easier than Mom, Dad and Lori beth Did.

Fonzie: Ayy Richie...I Understand that a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do. Dont forget im the same guy that Jumped a shark, Rode a killer bull and jumped all those garbage cans with my bike.

Richie: Yeah...Your a brave guy

Fonzie: Ay Rich...Those were all dangerous ill admit. But your doing something even braver...Your leaving your home to be a man....And i could not respect you more than i do now.

Richie: Potsie and Ralph are going too you know...

Fonzie: ...Their doing it for chicks arent they?

Richie: Yep

Fonzie: I Thought So...

*2 Weeks Later At The Cunningham house, Richie is walking down the stairs in his uniform and a suitcase in his hand*

Richie: Well....Im Already

*Mr. And Mrs. C look both Happy for the fact that their son is doing what he wants, yet sad that he is leaving. Suddenly theirs a knock on the door. Joanie opens it and Ralph and Potsie walk in wearing their army uniforms*

Ralph: Hey Richie...Are you ready to go?

Richie: Almost...Say, arent you guys bringing any luggage?

Potsie: Sure.

*Suddenly Chachi comes behind Potsie and Ralph carrying 3 or 4 Suitcases*

Chachi: Considering these are your bags, you Guys could have helped me carry these.

Potsie: Hey...We need to save our strength for the Army

Ralph: And the girls when we come back

Chachi: Whats in these things anyway, Rocks?

Potsie: Well you dont expect me to leave them here do you?

Chachi: Potsie...

Potsie: Yeah?

Chachi: Your An Imbucel...

Potsie: Gee, Thanks Chach.

Chachi: Well i better get back home, Mom needs help renting out your old apartment

Ralph: Your gonna rent out our apartment already?

Chachi: Well we're gonna try...But i doubt many people will be interested in an Apartment that smells like Goats

Mrs. C: Goats?

Chachi: Dont ask....Or they might Tell You.

*Chachi walks up to Richie*

Chachi: By the way Rich. Fonzies really helped me over the years...But when he wasnt their...You were. You stopped me from joining a gang...You helped me get back in School....And stopped Fonzie from killing me on alot of occasions. Ill miss ya Rich

Richie: Ill miss you too Chachi.

*Chachi leaves*

Richie: Joanie...You have a good boyfriend their

Joanie: I Know Rich

Richie: I Bet you like to kiss alot huh? *Laughs*

Joanie: Well....Yeah...

Richie: I Thought so...... YOU BETTER NOT GO ANY FURTHER BUCKO!

Joanie: I Wont Richie. Dont Worry

*Richie hugs Joanie*

Mrs. C: Wheres Lori Beth?

Richie: She had to work....Dont worry, We said goodbye last night.

*Fonzie walks in*

Fonzie: Ayyy

Ralph: Hey Fonz

Fonzie: You know Potsie. As much as you and Ralph really annoy me...Im gonna miss you both

Potsie: Gee...Thanks Fonz. We'll Miss you too.

*Al walks in*

Al: Ok Guys, I Brought th truck. Is everyone ready to go to the airport?

Ralph: Sure Al

*Ralph and Potsie take one last look at the Cunningham Living Room*

Potsie: Boy...Im really gonna miss it here.

Ralph: Me Too Pots...Me Too. Lets Go

Potsie: Bye everybody

Everyone: Bye Ralph, Bye Potsie

Ralph: Coming Richie?

Richie: Yeah, Ill be out in a minute guys.

*Al, Potsie and Ralph walk out*

Fonzie: Ayyy

*Richie hugs Fonzie*

Richie: What am i gonna do without you Fonz

Fonzie: Youll do just fine....What am i gonna do without you?

Richie:....I Think youll do just fine too

Mrs. C: Now Your sure you packed extra underwear? Those Army Sargents can be awfully mean. One little accident accident in your pants and theyll laugh at you for weeks

Mr. C: MARION

Mrs. C: Im Sorry Howard. Goodbye Richard

*A Teary Eyed Mrs. C Hugs Richie. Than Mr. C Hugs Richie*

Mr. C: Son...I Hope you 'Catch Your Fish"

Richie:...Thanks Dad

*Richie grabs his suitcase and takes one last look at the house, Than walks out the door*

Fonzie: Whats this about a fish?

Mr. C: Well Fonzie...It was just my way of saying good luck

*Mrs. C begins crying*

Fonzie: Hey Mrs. C.....You dont need to cry. Richies gonna be ok.....Him and Potsie and Ralph are gonna go become men....And

*Suddenly Fonzie gets a tear in his eye himself, But quickly covers it up*

Fonzie: Well...I Gotta get back to the Garage. Everythings gonna be fine Mrs. C....Bye

Mr and Mrs. C: Bye Fonzie

*Fonzie walks out the door*

Mr. C: Hes right Marion....Everything will be ok for all of us. We still have Joanie afterall

*Mrs. C looks around and doesent see Joanie*

Mrs. C: OH HOWARD...SHES GONE TOO

Mr. C: Take it easy Marion, She just went upstairs.

Mrs. C: Oh Sure....Upstairs now, Paris Tommorow

*Mrs. C runs up stairs crying*

Mr. C: Paris?

*One Week Later at the Cunningham House Mr. and Mrs. C are sitting in the living room when Potsie walks in*

Potsie: Hey Mr. C, Mrs. C

Mr. C: Oh Hi Potsie...POTSIE?

Mrs. C: Warren, Your back

Potsie: I Sure Am. I Couldnt stand the thought of you being without a son Mr. C. So I Came back to be like the Other son you never had!

Mr. C: Or Wanted

Mrs. C: Would you like to stay and eat Warren?

Potsie: Oh no Thanks Mrs. C, Im eating at Pinobi's

Mr. C: Pinobis? Thats the most expensive place in town...How can you afford to eat their?

Potsie: With the money the army paid me to come back to Milwaukee. See ya later Mr. C

*Potsie walks out the door leaving Mr. And Mrs. C with surprised, Yet not totally surprised looks on their faces*

That is...AWSOME! 2 BIG thumbs up
That should have been a realy episode

[Chad22]

Originally posted by TheFonz

That is...AWSOME! 2 BIG thumbs up
That should have been a realy episode

Thanks

[YoliUSA]

Great story, Chad!

[FonzForever]

4 stars!

[Cheryl Harrell]

Great story! Reminds me of the episode where they & the Fonz all had to join ther reserves or ROTC or something...

[Chad22]

Thanks Again Everyone

[Cactus Jack]

Ur welcome!

[solidchristian_88]

This was really really really good. Like a missing eposode. Wait...this *is* a missing eposode! I can actully immagene it happening just this way!

[Bea]

That was awesome but you've got to check out my Justice Teens series if you want.