Lemonade took out her phone and called Strawberry. “It was Orange Kiwi” she said.

“What?” said Strawberry.

Muffins stole the phone from Lemonade. “Orange Kiwi started the rumor” he said.

“I can’t believe this!” said Strawberry.

Later on, there was a knock at Strawberry’s bedroom.

“Come in” said Strawberry, turning down her radio.

Maxwell walked in. “Hey” he said.

“Hey” said Strawberry, putting down the 9 Mile she was writing.

“Strawberry, I know what happened” said Maxwell.  “I know why you were acting like that yesterday. I’m sorry for interrogating you. When did it happen?”

“If you’re talking about me getting an abortion, never” said Strawberry.

“Then when are you due?” asked Maxwell.

“MAXWELL!” Strawberry shouted. “Do I look pregnant to you? NO! That’s because I’m not! And I never was!”

“But Gepetto said-” said Maxwell.

“Forget what Gepetto said” said Strawberry. “It was just some stupid rumor that Orange Kiwi started”

“So you and Strudel never-” Maxwell paused.

“No” said Strawberry. “Of course not”

“Well” said Maxwell, changing the subject. “It’s almost your birthday”

“How did you know?” asked Strawberry.

“A little birdie told me” said Maxwell, as he played with Strawberry’s hands. 

“So what DID happen between you & Strudel?” he asked a few minutes later.

“We had the perfect relationship” said Strawberry. “Well, sort of. We had our ups & downs. He cheated a lot. Then one night, almost 2 months ago, I ruined it”

“How did you ruin it?” asked Maxwell.

“I told him I wanted a break” said Strawberry. “And he hasn’t talked to me since”

“That sucks” said Maxwell. “I’m sorry”

“It’s not your fault” said Strawberry.

“Yeah, but I still feel bad” said Maxwell.  “Plus that stupid rumor”

“Forget that” said Strawberry.

“So are you having a party?” asked Maxwell.

“I hope so” said Strawberry. “You’ll be invited”