8: Conclusion

"Ok," Said Woody triumphantly as he leaned over the Clue board. "I've got it! Colonel Mustard did it in the Billiard Room with the Rope!"

Bo shook her head as she showed him the Billiards Room card. "Sorry, Sweetie."

Woody made a humphing noise as he crossed it off. "I knew I should've said Kitchen."

"What's a Billiard Room?" Asked Rex.

"It's a room where you play pool." Answered Hamm.

"They have a pool?" Cried Rex loudly. "Why didn't anyone tell me? All this time I've been betting on the Revolver, and Mr. Boddy could've drowned!"

The toys groaned in unison.

Woody looked up towards the window where Buzz had been sitting all morning. "Hey, Light Bulb! Get down here! We're playing your favorite game!"

Buzz shook his head and continued to look absently out the window.

"Forget it, Woody," Said Mr. Potato Head as he rolled a three. "He's been in a funk all morning."

"I wish Jessie would come back." Said Bo sadly.

"We just have to give her some time." Replied Woody.

The bedroom door creaked and all the toys froze. They hadn't heard footsteps.

Jessie poked her face in the room. "Anyone home?"

"Jessie!" Buzz jumped off the sill and made a flying leap off the desk. He rushed over to her, picked her up and spun her around. "I knew you'd come back! I knew it!"

Jessie looked diffident as he set her back on the floor. "Hi, Buzz. Guys," She looked down at the floor. "I have an apology to make to y'all, 'specially you, Buzz."

"Me?" Buzz pointed to himself. "What for?"

Jessie took a deep breath. "I've been acting like a fool. I should've been able to let go of my past, but instead I let my emotions get the best of me. Buzz," She turned to him. "You were right. Emily doesn't need me anymore. She's all grownup now. Andy and Molly are the ones I'm supposed to be there for."

Buzz put her arm around her shoulders. "Jess, don't worry about it. We understand."

"Yeah," Added Woody. "Everyone acts dumb sometimes. Did I ever tell you about Buzz and Mrs. Nesb-OW! Hey!" He grabbed the boot Buzz had just crunched. "That was my foot, Buzz!"

"Really? I didn't know." Buzz feigned an innocent look. Woody scowled.

"Are y'all really gonna let me stay?" Asked Jessie. "I mean, I'd understand if you didn't want me to…"

"Jessie!" Said Bo. "You shouldn't even have to ask." She hugged her. Buzz joined in. So did Woody and Rex and Hamm.

Mr. Potato Head frowned. "Uh-uh! I don't hug!" Mrs. Potato Head grabbed his arm and pulled him up to the crowd. "Ow! Ok, ok." He rolled his eyes as he and his wife made up the last two members of the group hug.