Are you ladies ready to find the end of the maze...and the guys? :)

Valerie: You bet!

Katie: Yay! (Claps) :D

Lauren: Definitely!

Daphne: Better believe it.

(We cut back to Lauren, Kim, and the twins for the opening. They're walking down the corridor. The twins still hold their mother's hands, and Kim stays close to them.)

Shelly: How much longer, Mommy?

Lauren: Not too long, hopefully.

Mick: Good! :)

(As they get futher, the light in the maze becomes brighter. We finally see a huge opening in the end of the tunnel. Kimberly runs ahead in delight, barking. :D)

Lauren: *chuckles* Kim!

Shelly: Mommy, look! (She pulls on her mother's hands) The end! :D

Mick: *tugs also on Lauren* We beat the maze! :D

Lauren: Great! So...now what? :-/

Shelly: We see the middle! :D

Lauren: Hm. I don't like this...

(The trio follow Kim, the twins pulling Lauren along, as they finally make it to the opening and head through. It's a huge room in the center of the maze, made entirely of ice and snow that glistens dully in the waning daylight. In the center of it are eight huge snow globes. Four are empty. Four contain ice statues...that look like the four Monkees.)

Shelly: DADDY! :(

Lauren: Oh, dear. Now I REALLY don't like this.

Mick: Gotta save Daddy! *tugs on Lauren again*

(The huge Weather Machine from the hotel sits next to the snow globes. Alex directs a horde of demons in fixing it. Shelia sits on a throne made of ice in an elaborate white, fur-trimmed gown, watching the repairs in amusement. ;) )

Lauren: *sees the devils and their demons* Oh, sh...crap. :P

Shelia: (Looks up at them; narrows her eyes) Well, well, it seems someone was able to make it through our little jest. How did you do it? X( :p

Lauren: We got lucky. ;)

*Suddenly, a humming noise comes from the direction of the Weather Machine.*

Alex: Ah HA! :D

(Valerie walks in, with Jenny behind her, as Alex makes this proud announcement. She gasps.)

Valerie: The guys! What did you DO to them? (Makes a face at Alex and the weather machine) We destroyed that darn machine at the hotel! :p

Alex: *shakes a wrench* That's what you thought! :P ;)

Valerie: What's it doing here?

Alex: It's my machine. I can put it anywhere I want. It's going to come in quite handy shortly. ;)

(Daphne appears next, walking around a corner with Maxine the Piglet in her arms. Maxine squeals angrily at the sight of the boys, demons, and Alex. X( )

Daphne: Looks like we have a reagular party going on. :P

Shelia: I thought you ended up in the river. X(

Daphne: Wishful thinking, Shelia. :P

(Shelia stands angrily as Emma comes into the room from the other side from Lauren, still holding Katie in her arms.)

Katie: Wow! :o

Emma: (Growls) Well, Shelia, we made it. Where ARE our soulmates? X(

Shelia: (Laughs evilily) You're too late to rescue your precious soulmates, Scholar! They're statues in those snow globes, drained of their energy...and YOU'LL be joining them! X(

Emma: (Screams) NOOOOOO!!!! X(

Lauren: Like heck we will! :P X-(

Katie: NONONONO! PAPA! X( :((

Daphne: You fu... *remembers the kids, stammers, then simply growls* X-( :P

(Kimberly growls and runs for Shelia, jumping on her and scratching her, doing what looks like little paw karate chops.)

Shelia: (Screams) Get OFF me, you red mongrel! Alex, get her OFF! X(

*The kids laugh.* :D ;)

Alex: Coming, Milady. *goes over to Shelia and tries to pry Kim off, but she goes after him, too* ;)

(Maxine runs over to Alex and kicks at him with her tiny hooves; Jenny runs for Shelia and takes over where Kim left off. :D)

Shelia: Damn it! DAMN IT! GET THIS ZOO OFF OF ME!!!!! X(

Emma: (Grins) Hey, you created them, not us. ;)

Lauren: *folds her arms* Yeah. Should've thought of that before you made them. ;)

Shelia: (Points at the girls) GO GET THEM! STOP THEM, BEFORE THEY RELEASE THE GUARDIANS! X( (The demons obey their mistress and go after the girls.)

("Ladies Aid Society" begins as the demons go after the girls and the animals continue to cling to the devils. One devil runs up to Emma and Katie, but Katie smacks him on the nose and shakes her finger at him, saying "That a no-no!" ;) :p)

*The twins jump on anotherr demon, hanging off him.*

*Lauren grins and makes a metal pail and stick appear. She puts the pail over the head of a demon and smacks it with the stick.* ;) :D

(One demon chases Valerie....who turns around and chases HIM with on skis. ;) )

(As Valerie and the demon pass them, we see Emma and Katie make a demon-shaped snowman...until the cold and dazed demon pops out of the head. ;) )

*The twins throw snowballs at a couple of the demons.*

(Valerie runs past the twins, now being chased by the demon in a Zamboni. ;) )

(Emma pulls a pad of paper out of her pocket and writes something quickly on it with a pencil. She then makes tape appear and tapes the paper to his forehead and chin. The paper says "It's DARK out here, Mommy!" She runs off, pulling Katie with her. ;) )

(The demon in the Zamboni rides past...now being chased by Valerie in a snow plow. ;) )

(Katie throws a bit of snow at the rear end of one demon. He jumps and goes after her...but falls into a snow pit Katie and the twins were digging. ;)) )

(A demon is chasing Emma...who hands a baton off to Lauren, whom the demon starts chasing. ;) )

(A demon looks all around for Daphne...and gets a bucket of water dumped on his head. The water freezes, and so does he. Daphne sets him on a pedestal with a toga, contemplating him like he's a work of art. ;) )

*Lauren hands off the baton to the twins, who toss it back and forth to each other. One demon watches and becomes mesmorized. He sits on the ground and keeps watching.* ;)

(The demon now chases Valerie in a huge truck. She throws a few sharp ice pieces on the ground, popping the truck's tires. She makes the snow plow disappear and runs off. The demon looks at his popped tire and, grumbling, gets out with a tire iron. :p)

(Katie takes the baton and pretends to sing with it. She hands it to the demon, and they get a pretty good little routine going. ;) :) )

(Shelia finally pulls Jenny off of her white gown and wraps her paws and mouth with her white silk sash as the song ends.)

Shelia: Oh, knock it off, before I have you made into a fur coat! X(

(Kimberly still karate chops Alex, but he finally grabs her by her neck.)

Alex: Now I gotcha. (He takes the piglet under his other arm.) Time for a little... hog tie. ;)

*There's a black light. Kim and Max are now tied and muzzled with black scarves.* >:)

Shelia: I've had enough of this, you little brats! I never thought you'd get through the maze! Well, your journey ends right here. I've been wanting to take all of you on in a larger arena ever since that night in the attic. This is the perfect opportunity. X(

Alex: I take it you have something particular in mind, Milady. ;) >:)

Katie: Nono! No hurt! :o

Shelia: Oh, the children won't be harmed at all...but I'm sure you'd like to have it out with their aunts and mothers, too. ;) X(

*Alex grins and nods.* ;) >:)

Emma: You have to promise it won't be something that'll harm the children.

Shelia: Oh, I'd never dream of hurting them! They're not the ones I want out of my hair. ;) :p

Emma: Who will go first?

Valerie: Lauren should go first. She's never gotten to do one of these round-robin-duel things. ;)

Lauren: *grins* Yeah! ;)

Shelia: Which one of us shall it be, Mother?

Lauren: Alex. ;)

Shelia: By all means. ;)

(The area on the other side of the snow globes is cleared and surrounded by icy fences. Lauren and Alex are in the center, both with daggers. The three animals lay in a cage suspended above the fray, still bound and muzzled. Another, larger cage with the other women and the children, is on the other side. Shelia sits in her throne, watching the event unfold.)

Alex: Ready to take me on, Mother? (Pulls out his dagger) ;)

Lauren: *pulls out her own dagger* You'd better believe it. ;)

(Alex dives at her first, trying for her legs.)

*Lauren side steps and whacks the handle of her dagger on his shoulder.*

Lauren: Come on, Alex, you gotta be better than that! ;) :P

Alex: Ow! (Runs for her...but slips on the icy floor and falls into her instead) Um, I wanted to get closer to you, but this isn't how I planned on doing it. ;) :X

Lauren: *tries to shove him off* Oh, would you knock it off with the hormones? Ugh! :P ;)

Alex: Lauren, I can't help it. You know I'm crazy about you.

Lauren: *frowns* Yeah, and that's what keeps getting me in trouble! *shoves at him again* :P

Alex: You don't want Micky. He's never there anymore. You want someone who can appreciate you...and NOT blow you to smithereens. ;)

Lauren: *glares* Yes, I DO want him, very much! I don't care if I get charred occasionally from a misfired experiment. I prefer certifiably nuts over certifiably EVIL! :P ;)

Alex: (One hand is running over Lauren's chest...but the other is moving towards her back) Well, babe, if I can't have you...(hisses)...no one can. X(

Emma: Lauren, WATCH OUT! :o

Shelly: MOMMY! :o

Lauren: Shit! *rolls away as quickly as she can, but gets grazed on the arm* Ow! *glares at him* You sonova... :P X-(

Shelly: (Wails) Owwwwie! You hurt Mommy, bad man! X( :(

Katie: Aun' Laur'n! :o

Mick: Bad man get away! :P X-(

Alex: (Growling) You'll never have him again, Mother. He's just an ice statue in a snow globe...and you and your children will be mine.

Lauren: Not a chance, Alex! There has to be a way to get them outta there!

Alex: You...you...(throws his daggar away)...this is dumb! We know you can fight well with your weapons as humans. (Looks up with a rather nasty grin on his face) But how well can you fight as animals? >:)

(Shelia grins evily. >:) )

Emma: What's he up to?

Lauren: Uhhh... :-/

(Alex concentrates. There's a black light around him and Lauren. When the light subsides, Lauren is a minx, and he is a panther. He leaps on Lauren...and gives her a big lick before he attacks her. ;) >:) :X

*Lauren paws Alex, pushing him away. She sticks her tongue out at him.* :P ;)

(He bites at her rear, playfully at first...but then, more angrily as she tries to push him away or doesn't respond. X( )

*Lauren snaps at his tail and bites down on it.* ;)

(Alex lets out a screech and runs around, dragging Lauren, who still holds onto his tail, behind him. :o )

(Alex finally gets Lauren off his tail and picks it up, nursing it and giving her nasty looks. X( :( )

*Lauren grins, then sticks her tongue out again.* ;)

(The two large cats circle each other warily. Alex finally jumps on Lauren...but she pushes her legs upwards and throws him out of the ring and into the ice. As he hits the wall over the demons, there's a black light over Lauren and Alex, and they both turn back into humans.)

Alex: (Wobbly as he tries to stand; Shelia stands in anger) The winner...is...Lauren Miller Dolenz...(grins stupidly)...what a woman! (Finally passes out in the crowd) ;) :D

Lauren: Whoa! :-O :D

*Lauren bows, grinning.* :D ;)

Shelly: Yay, Mommy! (She and everyone in the cage claps and cheers)

Valerie: I'll take you on next, Shelia! I want Peter back. X(

Shelia: *smirks* Excellent. >:)

(Lauren and Valerie switch places. Lauren is now in the cage, and Valerie is in the icy arena...which is now a bit scraped up from the cat claws and daggars and people and animals tossing each other around. ;) >:) )

Shelly: Mommy! (Hugs her mother fiercely) :D

Katie: Yay, Aun' Laur'n! (Claps)

Mick: Yay, Mommy! :D *hugs Lauren also*

Emma: Definately yay! (She and Daph clap, too) :D

Lauren: Aw, it was nothing. ;)

Valerie: (Pulls out the short sword with the jewel-encrusted handle that appears on her back) I want my husband back, Shelia. Release him and the other men, and turn the Abbies back into humans. X(

Shelia: Not a chance. I went through a lot of hard work to get to this point. There's no way I'm giving up. >:)

Valerie: What's your interest in us, Shelia? I know what you want the boys and the children for, but what about us women? What's your interest in us?

Shelia: Some of you I could do without. *looks in Emma's direction* The rest of you would make good slaves, or some equally suitable job. ;) >:)

Valerie: I will NOT be some slave to you and your warped desires, and I won't let you use Peter as some toy, either. He's too good of a man for that! (Growls) And you will never, NEVER get your hands on my son. X(

Shelia: We'll see about that. >:)

Valerie: You want Jordan so badly, you tried to take him from me when he was still in the womb. You want to make him a collector, like you've tried to do to Peter.

Shelia: That's right. You are a smart one. >:) ;)

Valerie: As one businesswoman to another, I'm afraid this is one deal that's going to fall through. (Raises an eyebrow) You know, I've always wondered what would happen if some of the questionable dealings of singer Shelia Saunders - aka Julia London, president of PPF Inc - got around, especially in high finance. How many plugged nickles would PPF be worth if they knew you were quite literally freezing their assets? ;)

Shelia: You wouldn't dare. :P

Valerie: I will if you keep going after us like this. PPF is the only thing you really care about besides Mike.

Shelia: Actually, I rather doubt people would believe it, and if they did, I could change their minds. ;) >:)

Valerie: Not if we provided evidence. I doubt you want to be caught up in a messy trial...and you know what the inside of a jail cell is like. ;)

Shelia: I also know how to get out. :)

Valerie: All I want is my Peter back...and human. I love him. He's the only man who saw me as a woman, not a prize or a business card.

Shelia: Then fight for him. >:)

Valerie: If it'll get him back, I have no choice. Jordan needs his father...(softer)...and so do I. (Shelia produces a short, black sword with an onyx handle, and the two women duel...until Valerie cuts Shelia in the arm, enough to make her draw back.)

*Shelia concentrates. A black light surrounds her and Valerie. When the light subsides, Valerie is a fox, and Shelia is a jet-black wolf.*

(Valerie growls and jumps on Shelia, and the two wrestle.)

*Shelia paws at Valerie, trying to scratch her.*

(Valerie runs her paws over Shelia's stomach, tickling it. ;) )

*Shelia snaps at Valerie, trying not to laugh.* :P ;)

(Valerie runs it harder, then puls it off while Shelia is laughing and runs off...before diving for Shelia again while she's in the midst of laughter. The roll across the slippery ice. Shelia finally slips out of the arena. Valerie barely catches herself before she, too, falls out. :o )

*Valerie and Shelia return to their human forms. Shelia returns to the arena, looking mighty angry.*

Shelia: *sneers* The winner is Valerie Thorkleson. :P

Valerie: Thank you, Shelia. (Curtsies. There's a black light around her, and she is replaced with Daphne.)

Shelia: Our next challenger is Daphne Morgani.

Daphne: *cracks her knuckles* That's me. ;)

Shelia: She will take on Alex, using spears.

*Daphne grins.* ;)

Alex: (Makes a spear appear as he - somewhat shakily - returns to the arena) Call me savage, baby. ;) >:)

Daphne: *makes her spear appear* Actually, I had something not-so-flattering in mind to call you. ;)

Alex: Yeah. (Smirks) MASTER. You sure were good in bed that night. Shame you couldn't have stayed a nice, tame rabbit. ;)

Daphne: *eyes narrow; twirls her spear* I think I'm going to make you EAT this spear. ;) X-(

Alex: Why would you want to do that? (Smirks and jabs at her right shoulder) I'm not that bad in bed. ;)

Daphne: *swings her spear at him* That's what YOU think! :P ;)

(Alex tries to jump away...and she barely misses his, um, prized possesion. ;) )

Alex: Hey! Watch the goods, baby! :p

Daphne: Rats! *pauses* "Goods?" Who are you kidding?! :P ;)

Alex: (Smirks) Hey, at least mine are to scale. Bet you have a hard time finding that shrimp Jones'. When are you two getting hitched, anyway, 1995? ;)

Daphne: *growls* We're getting married... soon! *jabs her spear at him* And I have NO problem finding Davy. *smirks* He's MUCH better than you! ;)

Alex: (She jabs his arm...and cuts it) Owww! (Growls) You're gonna pay for that! (Lunges for her)

*Daphne sidesteps him and slaps his rear with the pole of the spear.* ;)

Alex: (Grins) Oooh, I love foreplay. ;) (He ducks behind her and lunges for her back shoulders)

Daphne: You have a very interesting and WARPED definition of foreplay! *she tries to dodge him, but he gets his arms around her, from under her arms with his fingers laced behind her head*

Daphne: Lemme go! :P

Alex: (Whispers into her ear) Come back with me, my pet. I could always let you join your beloved little aristocrat. Or, better yet, throw you into the machine and turn it to full ice storm. >:)

Daphne: *struggles* No way, you CREEP! :P

Emma: (From in the cage) Come on, Daph! Get him!

Lauren: *calls out* Daph, slip out of it!

*Daphne raises her arms over her head and does just what Lauren said. She slides out of the hold, Alex looking rather bewildered.* ;) :P

Daphne: Ha! :P ;)

Alex: Hey! That's not fair! I protest! You weren't supposed to do that! X( :p :((

Daphne: Awe, I'm sorry. Let me make amends. *holds her spear joisting style* Care for a run-through? ;)

Alex: I'd rather get close and personal in a less damaging way. :p

(There's a black light around Alex and Daphne. When it subsides, Alex is now a panther again, and Daphne is a lioness. Alex jumps on Daphne...and starts licking her affectionately. :X)

*Daphne puts her paws in his face.* :P

(Alex wraps his paws around her and squeezes her, then wrestles with her.)

*Daphne bites at Alex's ears.* :P

(Alex bites her neck...hard. X( )

*Daphne scratches him, aiming for his family jewels.* ;) :P

(Alex jumps away, covering the, ahem, "family jewels" just in time. :o )

*Daphne runs at him full speed, and they tumble across the arena...*

(There's a cloud of ice crystals and shards as the two fall, then a black light. When the light subsides, we see Alex laying on his back in the crowd outside of the arena...and Daphne laying on HER back in the arena. :D)

Shelia: No! (Stands angrily; spits out) The winner...is Daphne Morgani. X(

Alex: Oh, man... (barely manages to get back on his feet as there's a black light around Daphne; Emma appears in the arena and Daphne is now back in the cage)

Valerie: Nice work, Daph. ;)

Lauren: Congrats, Daph. ;)

Daphne: No problem. ;) :D

Katie: (Wails) MAMA! NONONO! :o :((

Emma: (Calls up to Katie) Mama will be ok, sweetie! I just have to take care of the Bad People and get Papa back. ;) :)

Alex: Man...(wobbles)...I don't think I can handle another one. :p

Shelia: *to Alex* Go play with your machine. *quirks an eyebrow* Your weather machine, that is. ;)

*Alex wobbles his way over to the machine, muttering under his breath.* :P

(Emma puts a hand over her mouth to cover her snort of laughter. ;) :)) )

*The ladies in the cage also hid their chuckles.* ;)

Emma: (She turns to Shelia and makes her hockey stick appear) I'm assuming I get to take you on...and take my husband FROM you again. X( :p

Shelia: That's what you think. Yes, I will face you. >:)

(Emma steps back...and slips a bit. The icy floor is slippery and rocky from all the throwing animals around.)

Shelia: Careful now. >:)

Emma: (Puts up her hockey stick) Shelia, you know I'm going to keep coming after Mike, no matter how often you try to play games...so why bother?

Shelia: Because I want him! X-( >:)

Emma: Shelia, (growls) HE IS NOT SIR ROBERT! I AM NOT EMMELINE! WE ARE NOT IN EUROPE! THIS IS 1972! GET OUT OF THE PAST!!!!! X(

Shelia: No.

Emma: He doesn't want you. He's had NIGHTMARES about the things you've done to both of us and our daughter! X(

Katie: Get Bad Lady, Mama! :D

Emma: (Smiles up at Katie) I will, honey. I'm just pointing out something she should already know. ;)

Shelia: I'll make him forget all of that. I want him, and I can make him want me. >:) :P

Emma: You can have any other man of the planet, Shelia. Why Mike?

Shelia: He said no. I do really have feelings for him...and can't believe ANY man would leave me or turn me down.

Emma: Shelia (as they begin fighting with the stick and the staff), what part of "no" don't you understand? KATIE is more mature than you are! I understand you like him...but there are other ways to say you like him besides sticking him in a snow globe! :p

Shelia: The other ways haven't worked! I'm tired of the long route! :P

(The women continue to circle and fight with Shelia's staff and Emma's hockey stick. Emma, however, slips and almost falls. She drops her field hockey stick in the process.)

*Shelia reaches with her staff and slides the stick further away.*

Emma: No! (She tries to reach for her stick...but slips and falls all the way this time)

Shelia: *rests one end of her staff on the ice in front of Emma* Stop fighting me. Let me win, and we'll leave you alone. >:) ;)

Emma: And take my daughter, husband, and friends away from me? No way! The last time I let one of you seduce me, you tried to kill me! X(

Shelia: *shrugs* So be it then. *raises her staff...* >:) ;)

(Emma rolls away from her staff as she brings it down where her head was, grabs her field hockey stick, and hits her in the stomach with it, hard enough to knock the wind out of her but not to break anything. She goes around Shelia while she's bent over and pulls her leg out from under her, getting her to the ground.)

Shelia: Why you little... :P X-(

Emma: (Points her weapon at Shelia's chest as she rises) Shelia, I don't want to hurt you. I don't want to hurt anybody. I just want Mike, Katie, my friends, and my writing.

Shelia: *smirks* Then I guess you'll have to hurt me... >:)

Emma: I...I can't. I'm not LIKE you, Shelia. I don't kill in cold blood. X(

*Shelia concentrates. There's a black light. When it subsides, she becomes the black wolf again, while Emma becomes a brown bear.*

(Emma moves away from Shelia, not wanting to do too much damage...but her big paws slip on the ice.)

*Shelia chases after Emma, taunting her.* >:) ;)

(Emma stands and pushes Shelia away, working on getting her footing. Her eyes are on the enormous snow globe holding the icy form of her husband.)

*Shelia returns and takes the opportunity of Emma not paying attention. She runs and starts into a slide, aimed right for Emma...*

(They knock into each other, tumbling head over heels. They finally break long enough for Emma to start regaining her breath. Emma looks at Shelia, then at the snow globe, and gulps. She knows what she has to do, but isn't sure she can do it. She pulls back and takes a running start...)

*Shelia shakes her head, trying to gather her berrings. She sees Emma coming towards her...*

(Emma leaps into the air...and OVER a shocked Shelia. She jumps at the snow globe and puts out her claws...shattering it as a dark blue light is seen. When she comes out, she's soaked, coughing, and wobbly...but has an unconcious, fully human Mike on her back.)

Katie: MAMA! PAPA! :o

Lauren: Whoa...

(Emma gently lays Mike against the side of the arena, nuzzling him...and not noticing Alex and the machine as she goes to finish Shelia.)

(Shelia leaps onto Emma in anger. Emma barely manages to push her off.)

Shelia: You cheated! X-( :P

Emma: You cheat all the time. Now you know how it feels. (Growls) I wasn't kidding when I told you I just wanted my husband and daughter back. I don't want to fight you or anyone.

Katie: Mama? :o

Emma: (Looks up at her daughter) It's me, honey. I'm just a really big teddy bear right now. I'll turn back into a human and get you down from there soon, so we can go home. :)

Katie: Mama bear! :D

*Shelia growls and changes back to human form.* X-( :P

Emma: (Turns to Shelia...and steps out of the arena, also now in her human form) Shelia, I refuse to fight you anymore. I've played more games with you than I care to count. Like my daughter, I just want to go home. :p

Mike: (His eyes flutter open; he groans) Em? Darlin', is that you?

Emma: Baby! (Runs to Mike as Shelia goes to Alex behind the Weather Machine; she helps her husband to his feet) Are you ok? Can you stand? Can you use your powers? We've got to get the girls down and get out of here!

Mike: Oh, darlin'...(he throws his arms around her)...I missed you so much. (He wobbles, and Emma helps steady him)

(As Emma and Mike walk over to the cage where the other women and kids are and over to the Abbies, they don't notice Alex aiming one of the arms of the Weather Machine at them...)

*Alex hits the switch and the machine sends out an instant freeze that directly hits Mike, freezing him in mid-step.* >:)

Emma: (Screams) NOOOO! HONEY! MIKE! (She begins to cry) How did this happen? Did you touch something...(she turns behind her...and sees the machine's arm aimed at HER) Oh, god! (She barely manages to get out of the way of the machine's arm before it shoots and misses her. She looks up at the cages, and the ice rope holding them up...and grins. She waves her arms at Alex and the machine) Hey, clone boy, try and catch me! Are you in desperate need of glasses? ;)

Alex: Hold still and let me freeze you! :P X-( *aims the arms and hits the switch again.*

(Emma ducks the ray...which hits the ice rope, shattering it and bringing the cages down. Emma makes the snow get fatter and fluffier, so the cages have a nice, soft landing. She goes to the first cage and pulls out her trusty hairpin, which she uses to unlock the cage.)

Emma: (To the camera) Hair pins. Never leave home without them. ;)

Lauen: Alright, Em! :D ;)

Alex: NO! No, no no! X-( :P

Emma: Well, Guardians, shall we rescue our good men, good friends, and put that machine out of commission once and for all? ;)

Lauren: You bet! ;)

Daphne: Yeah! ;)

Shelia: (Angrily; to group of demons in front of arena) Well, what are you waiting for, Valentine's Day? Go GET them! X(

(This order launches us into "Love Is Only Sleeping." Emma covers the girls as they run off for the snow globes. The kids just throw snow balls at each other. ;) )

(Valerie takes a hair pin and unlock the cage that holds Jenny, Kimberly, and Maxine. She undoes the scarves around them. They all nuzzle her, then go after Shelia and Alex. :D ;) )

*A couple demons chase Daphne and Lauren. They turn it around, and the girls chase the demons!* ;)

(Emma knocks several demons away from Mike with her hockey stick. As a large demon attacks her, she concentrates. A dark blue light surrounds the demon. When it subsides, the demon is now squished into the shape and size of a hockey puck. She hits the "puck," sending him past three more demons and into a net, which rings a bell. We see a scoreboard that says "Emma - 1, Demons - 0" above the net. ;) )

(Kimberly makes a running jump for Alex...and lands square on his chest. Jenny and Maxine bite at Shelia's heels.)

*Lauren turns back into a minx and goes to help Kim.* ;)

(Two more demons chase Valerie. She makes the banjo we saw earlier appear and plays it. They put their hands over their ears and run off. Valerie finally turns to the snow globe, smiles, and gently puts her hand against it.)

(The kids run over to Alex and Shelia and throw snowballs at them...and OVER them, as they're really trying to hit each other. ;) :D)

(There's a bright green and yellow light as Valerie pulls a frightened, pale Peter from the globe, which dissolves after he steps out. He throws his arms around her in a huge, shaky hug. :D :X)

(Emma puts her arm around Mike and kisses him...even though she has to knock a demon out at the same time. ;) )

*Daphne runs to the snow globe holding Davy and presses her hands to it. There's a pink and blue light, and Davy tumbles out and into her arms. The globe dissolves as Davy grins dazedly up at Daphne.* ;)

(The demons try to go after Emma and Mike...but they slip and skid on the icy arena area. Emma pulls Mike out of the way as they slip and slide into more demons, knocking them down bowling-pin-style, and end up sliding out of the room. ;) )

*Lauren, human again, makes her way over to the last snow globe and presses her hands to it. There's a bright purple and red light, followed by a thump. Micky sits with his legs dangling over the side and smiles warily. Lauren throws her arms around him, and he returns it. The snow globe dissolves and they both land on their rears.* ;)

Emma: (Laughs and points at the now-unattended Weather Machine) Ok, everyone, ready to make sure that thing NEVER turns anything into ice again? ;)

Lauren: Yeah! ;)

Micky: We get to break something? ;) :D

Shelia: (Screams) Nooo! (But Jenny runs up her dress...and sticks her cotton tail in her mouth, muffling any other curses) ;) X(

Emma: Well, everybody, (she grins) let's break it. We'll use magic this time, make it dissolve like the snow globes did. :D

Mike: I don't think us guys are up to it. I can barely stand right now. :p

Emma: Hold onto us. We'll help you. :)

Katie: (Runs over to her daddy) Papa! (She hugs his leg; he puts a hand lovingly on her head)

Mike: Hi, cowgirl. :)

Micky: Works for me.

Emma: (Nods at the twins) You kids have to help, too. Your Daddy and uncles don't feel good, so you can help them get rid of the bad machine! :D

Katie: Yay! :D

Mick: Bye bye bad machine! :P ;)

Shelia: (Spits Jenny's tail out) No! No! This isn't fair! Alex, stop them! X(

Alex: *being repeated "chopped" by Kim* I'm still trying to get this furball off me! :P X-(

Emma: Ok, ladies and children, concentrate VERY hard on making the machine go bye-bye!

(As the music winds down, everyone concentrates as well as they can. There's a blue light around the machine. It starts soft, but gradually grows in intensity...until it consumes the machine. When the light subsides, the Weather Machine is replaced by a glistening ice sculpture of four women in flowing gowns, carrying swords in battle posistions. :D)

Katie: Oooh! :)

Shelia: No! No! (As Maxine tugs at her skirt) Knock it off, you overgrown piece of bacon! X(

Alex: NOOOO! *breaks down crying* :(( :P ;)

Emma: It looks sooo much better that way. ;)

Valerie: (Holds Peter up gently with one arm; holds out the sword with the other) Shelia, turn the Abbies back into humans, put us back in the hotel, and get back in jail where you belong.

*Lauren pulls out her daggar and waves it. Micky sits on the floor at her feet, trying desperately to stay awake.* ;)

Shelia: (Growls) I'll give you this one. Not much of a choice in the matter. (She concentrates. A black light surrounds the three Abbies. When it subsides, three familiar human women kick, bite, and karate chop the two devils ;) )

Maxine: I...hey, I'm a chick again! (Grins) Good, that means I can do (hits Shelia in the stomach as Jenny releases Shelia and wipes her mouth on the back of her arm) THIS! ;) :D

Jenny: I can't BELIEVE my lips touched the Devil! :p

Shelia: (Doubles over) Alex...let's...get out..of here. I don't...want...to see jail time...again. :p

Alex: Right behind you, Milady! :P

Maxine: What's wrong with jail? You get three square meals a day and a lovely orange jumpsuit. ;)

Shelia: Orange....is not...my color. :p (There's a black light around the entire group. When it subsides, everyone is back in the common room of the hotel, seated in chairs, couches, or on the floor. There's a light snowfall, but nothing like before.)

Mike: Wha...huh?

Emma: She did it AGAIN! X(

Maxine: Aww, I wasn't done with her! ;)

Kimberly: Rats! :P

Emma: What HAPPENED to you guys? We felt you get beat up or muddled...and then, nothing.

Mike: (Makes a face) I don't remember much. I felt your soul being corrupted, and Micky felt something wrong with Lauren, so we took a plane over here.

Peter: We ran into the strangest weather I ever saw, too! Sun, clouds, rain, thunder, snow, then sun again! It was crazy, man! :o

Valerie: Oh, dear... :p

Micky: *yawns* It was really freaky! :P

Emma: (Blushes) Um, that was....our fault. :">

Valerie: We were trying to find the off switch on Alex’s weather machine. The twins ended up pulling the plug.

Maxine: Hey, Em, what happened to the manual?

Emma: (Blushes harder) Oh, man, I left it downstairs! (She concentrates - the manual appears in a dark-blue light. She sighs) Well, what should we do with it? We don't need Alex getting his hands on it again...or anyone else with nasty ideas.

Valerie: I know what to do with it. (She takes the manual and drops it into the fire, where it burns to ashes) There. That's the last of Alex's latest brilliant idea. :P

Mike: It would have never happened if we'd stayed here instead of going back to California. :(

Emma: Mike, don't do that to yourself. Alex would have tried, anyway.

Mike: Not with us around.

Emma: Honey, stop being macho. Alex doesn't care who's around. He just wanted me to interpret his screwy notes and (mutters) to screw around with Lauren. :p

*Lauren just rolls her eyes.* :P 8-|

Mike: (Holds Emma and Katie close to him) Em, they tried to KILL you. I felt it! It was like a hole burning in my lungs. I couldn't breathe, couldn't move, couldn't think...and then, all of a sudden, it stopped.

Emma: (Smiles) Thank Kim, Daph, and Val. They saved Lauren and me when we were in Shelia and Alex's clutches. Shelia and Alex tried to smother me, but they stopped them and got Alex to break Lauren out of the spell she was under.

Lauren: A BIG thanks. ;)

Mike: (Looks at the three girls) Man, I owe you guys everything.

Valerie: (Smiles) That's ok, Mike. I'm just glad we're all safe now. :)

Katie: Papa. Miss Papa. (She cuddles against him; he puts an arm around her, hugging her close) :)

Mike: Missed you too, cowgirl. :)

*The twins jump on Micky, knocking him over. He makes no effort to get up and just laughs at the kids' antics.* ;)

Peter: I had an idea of what Shelia and Alex were up to, but they muddled me and put me in the snow globe before I could tell anyone. :p

Kimberly: Is everybody ok now?

Maxine: Yeah, I'm cool, other than I'm gonna be craving veggies for a week. ;)

Mike: Tired, cold, and worn out, Max, but nothing’s broken.

Micky: Ditto that.

Valerie: (Sighs) I think it's time we had a vacation. A REAL vacation. (She looks at the guys...and smiles) As your boss and the President and owner of Headquarters Records, I order all eight of you to stay here for the rest of the week...and do nothing but rest, relax, and play with your children and significant others. :)

Mike: What about the album?

Valerie: I called Headquarters yesterday. It should be almost done, just some mixing that doesn't involve you guys and the final master being made. You finished your vocals, right? :)

Peter: Michael, I think we all deserve a rest.

Micky: I vote rest!

Emma: (Leans against Mike) Honey, I love you. (She frowns) How did you guys get out to help us in the maze?

Mike: WE didn't. It's blurry, but I think Shelia used her magic to let our souls briefly out and tried to control them and make them lead you guys to the wrong path.

Peter: I...Valerie, I couldn't give you the wrong notes! I wanted to see you and Jordan again. (Smiles) You ARE a good musician. We just have to work on your guitar skills. :)

Valerie: Oh, honey, thank you. :)

Davy: Daph, I told you what she did to me...and why. She thought if I were ugly and stupid and clumsy, you'd reject me...or I'd lead you straight in the river. :p

Daphne: But I didn't. Davy, I care about WHO you are. What you look like is just a perk. ;) :)

Davy: (Grins) That's good to know. (Sighs) And now you know I'm just as scared about this whole wedding business as you are. :p

Daphne: *nods* Uh huh. :P :)

Micky: *sits up, still holding the kids* Babe *makes a face*, we gotta find that guy a new hobby so he'll stop going after you. :P ;)

Lauren: I think that'll be a long and tough process. :P ;)

Mike: Why don't we...

Emma: (Puts a finger on his lips, indicating their daughter; Katie is already asleep) Why don't we just rest here a bit, then go upstairs and all take a nice, long hibernation? ;)

Mike: (Sighs) You know, darlin', you're right. (Smiles) I love you, Em. I just...I guess I've been wrapped up in the albums.

Emma: (Sighs) I just wanted to be noticed. (She cuddles against his other side) You're the only man for me. :X

Mike: You'll get published someday, darlin'. You've gotta have faith.

Emma: (Sighs) Yeah, someday...

Maxine: (Smiles) Hey, guys, thanks for letting us be a part of this. ;)

Kimberly: It's been...interesting. ;)

Emma: (Laughs as Mike hugs her) Anytime, girls. Anytime. :))

(The camera pulls out as the group huddles together in the common room and the snow falls softly outside. We get a last shot of the group in the window, laughing and joking and just being together as the snow comes gently down and the scene fades out.)