Honky hesitantly followed Montana to the dance floor.
"Why did you ask me to dance?"

"You looked lonely"

"No really... why?"

Montana sighed. "I like you. I've liked you since junior year. But you and Carlotta dated for like, ever, and she's one of my best friends"

"She's also married and pregnant" Honky pointed out. "And the baby's not mine, according to her"

"Wait, you think the baby could be yours?" Montana asked.

"Doubtful, but it's possible" Honky said. "She's due in February, and towards the end of our relationship, she always wanted to use condoms. Now I see why"

"Honky, Carlotta is crazy" Montana laughed. "You'll find the one, some day"

"I think I already found her" Honky leaned in and kissed her. "Will you be my one and only?" he whispered.

"Yes" Montana whispered back.


Meanwhile, Monkeyberry and Homer walked back into the dance hall, hand in hand. They had just given themselves to each other... behind Tree Top Play area.

"What happened to your hair, Monkey?" Orange Kiwi asked.

"Uh..." Monkeyberry said, dumbfoundedly.

Orange Kiwi caught on. "OH! Congratulations, guys!"

Dimsum came up to them. "Have you guys seen Allen Colon?" he asked. "He's the only Puerto Rican in this joint"

"That's not true, I'm Puerto Rican" Homer said. "And so are a few other people here"

"Well, I'm looking for the Freakin Rican" Dimsum said.

"I saw him at the seafood table" Tostito said.

"Alright, thanks!" Dimsum headed towards the seafood table.

"Who is that guy?" Monkeyberry asked.

"Friend of Java" Tostito replied. "You missed Lady Gaga, too"

"Damn" Monkeyberry said. "Oh well"


Meanwhile, Strawberry and Toaster had taken a break from dancing, and were sitting by the punch bowl. They had been talking about their pasts.
"And even though Strudel and Muffins were the only guys I was ever in love with, this guy Ziggy hurt me more than anyone ever has. I don't know why, there was just something special about him"

"Really?" a voice spoke up behind Strawberry.
She turned around and saw...

Chapter 23.