Author's Note:

After Burns and Smithers arived back in Springfield, there was a lot of shameless fluff. It was fun, and floofy, and I enjoyed writing it. Unfortunately, it didn't really enhance the story. I realized that letting the Readers imagine what (if anything) happened on the flight back, and what happened next was better than actually telling them what I saw happening.

The song they're playing, is called "Resonant Chamber" by Animusic.

So, this is the final deleted scene, a bit of pure fluff that takes place in Smithers' room at the manor. I included this here because I think Burns and Smithers playing the piano together is an utterly -adorable!- image.

Burns listened to the song through Smithers' earbuds. "Yes," he said thoughtfully, "I could play that." He sat down on the bench. "I'll need a second set of hands though," he add. Burns patted the spot next to him. "Come Smithers. How long has it been since we played a duet together?"

Smithers shook his head, remembering fondly. "Far too long, Monty. Far too long." He sat down next to Burns, side by side, and raised his hands. "Whenever you're ready, Monty."

Burns paused, hands poised above the keys. "Waylon, my dear, I've been ready for this moment for a lifetime." He gave Smithers a quick kiss on the cheek, bowed his head, and began to play.