When Squidward finally got off of work a few hours later, he quickly rushed home to prepare himself for what he had planned later in the evening.

He arrived at his tiki house in less than ten minutes, and unlocked his front door and rushed inside, slamming the door behind him.

He immediately headed to the shower to wash the strong stench of burgers and grease off of his body, making a mental note to watch the new episode of HOUSE FANCY that was airing in less than two hours.

He decided to relax and take a bath for around half an hour, and then go to the supermarket nearby for some snacks and popcorn to eat while watching the new episode tonight. He was so excited, he could hardly wait.

Squidward started the bath and made sure it was at a decent temperature while he peeled off his disgusting work clothes and tossed them aside for the moment.

Testing the water, he decided it was good enough and stepped into the bath, grabbing his special soap he used for relaxing, and squirting a handful of it into the tub, watching as it foamed and bubbled. Squidward stepped in and sighed contently as he lowered himself into the water.

He closed his eyes and allowed himself to relax after a long and stressful day. This is just what I needed, he thought happily.

He hoped that they would show some amazing houses, like they did in last week's episode. This season was only getting better and better, and he had never been more proud to be a fan of such an amazing show.

Squidward opened his notes on his iShell and made a note to buy more chocolate Bon-Bon's as well. Those little things were absolutely heavenly.

While he was at it, he also made a list of everything he needed for the show later. He decided to go to the store later and get them after his bath was finished.

He sighed while he relaxed his aching muscles. The water was soothing on his body, and the smell of the lavender soap calmed his nerves.

A while later, Squidward stepped out of the tub, glancing at the clock and gasped as he realized that his show started in less than an hour. He'd been in the bath longer than he thought he would be, and now his plans were slightly behind schedule. He hurriedly threw on some clean clothes and rushing out his front door, getting into his boat and driving slightly above the speed limit to get to the store in time.

This was one of those times when he wished he had the ability to record shows on his television, but he hadn't gotten around to doing that yet. Everything was so overpriced these days, and Squidward thought it was too expensive of a feature to add to his bundle, anyway, and he was already shirt enough on money as it was. Blame that cheapskate Mr. Krabs for that, he thought angrily.

Finally arriving at the supermarket, he rushed inside and headed to the nearest aisle, searching for chocolate Bon-Bon's, which he found two aisles over from his starting pint. Getting a basket to put them in, Squidward sighed in relief. That was what he needed most. He grabbed two bags of the candy and crossed it off of the list.

Next on the list: Mint Chocolate Chip tea, his favorite flavor. He found those rather easily as well. He crossed that off, too.

He found everything else he needed in the next few minutes, grabbing two of each item, except for the tea, of course. He got six packs of those, enough to last him the rest of the week.

"Okay, almost done!" Squidward said happily to himself. He glanced at the final item on the list. "Now I just need the popcorn and the soda!"

He hummed s song happily to himself while he headed towards the aisle with his desired snacks, when a voice yelled out behind him: "HI SQUIDWARD!"

Squidward recognized that voice. He walked faster.

Too late. Spongebob appeared by his side, smiling up at the octopus happily.

He groaned. "Hello, Spongebob," he said sadly. "What are you doing here?'

"Well, I'm here to buy more food for Gary!"' Spongebob exclaimed happily, his smile never faltering. "He eats like a seahorse!"

The sponge's face lit up when he saw what his neighbor was purchasing. "Oooh, chocolate! And soda! Are you having a party, Squidward?"

"No, I am NOT having a party!" He snapped in annoyance. Then he thought a moment. "Well, actually, I guess you could call it that. But anyway, its only a party for one: me!"

Spongebob giggled. "Okay, Squidward! Have fun!" He walked away.

Squidward groaned, his good mood temporarily ruined. He took deep breaths. "Be happy, Squidward," he said to himself. "Tonight will be great!"

And with that, his good mood was restored. He continued onward with a smile on his face, expression relaxed and at ease. He walked to the register to pay for his things, he spotted the aisle where the hot chocolate was located.

He stopped. Well, I have been getting a craving for some hot cocoa as well, he thought. He shrugged and got some of that, too.

After he had left the store, Squidward got into his boatmobile and drove home, praying that nothing would ruin what would hopefully be a perfect evening.

Then he thought about Spongebob and Patrick, and all the times that they had messed up his plans for relaxation and peace. He grew angry just thinking about it. He told himself to just let it go for now while he prepared for his show.

He glanced at his watch again. Less than five minutes until it started. He turned on the television and switched it to the correct channel, getting it ready.

He looked around, making sure he had everything that he needed. Food? Check. Drinks? Check. He decided that he also needed something to keep him warm, so he went into his room and brought down a blanket to wrap around himself.

Squidward started his fireplace for extra warmth and quickly made himself a cup of hot chocolate while he waited for the episode to begin. Two minutes left. He had made it.

Once everything was ready, he turned off all the lights and sat down in front of the television with a content sigh, and settled in, the glow of the set the only light in the house.

Just as the episode started however, Squidward heard a quiet giggle from the next room.