The two friends had been playing their game for a little over two hours when Mordecai felt pressure against his side.
He glanced down and had a small smile on his face when he saw Rigby fast asleep.
I guess this first day really tired him out.
Mordecai paused the game and set his controller on the floor before doing the same with Rigby's.
He wrapped his arm around Rigby to keep the raccoon from falling back and looked at the clock on his wall.
The bird read 6:10 in the evening on the clock then looked down at Rigby.
It's probably best for him to rest, but should I take him home or just let him stay?
Mordecai thought for a few moments before deciding to take his friend home.
I should get Rigby home so Don doesn't worry about him.
Mordecai gathered Rigby in his arms slowly before standing up.
He held Rigby on his hip as he grabbed the raccoon's backpack and slung it over his shoulder.
He walked over to the TV and turned both it and the console off and proceeded downstairs.
His mom was in the kitchen and she looked up when she saw her son.
"Hey, mom, I'm gonna take Rigby home. I'll be back soon," Mordecai said softly as he gestured down to Rigby who was now curled up against his chest.
Mordecai's mom smiled when she saw Rigby before nodding. "Okay, be careful. Also, hurry before it starts raining."
"It's gonna rain? Oh man, I'll be quick then," Mordecai replied as he headed to the door.
Mordecai left the house and walked in the direction of Rigby's house.
He looked up to see gray clouds and heard a rumble of thunder.
Rigby then stirred slightly before bringing his hands up to hang onto Mordecai's shirt.
Mordecai couldn't help but chuckle as he pressed Rigby closer to his chest.
More thunder could be heard as Rigby stirred again.
"Shh, it's just thunder. It's fine," Mordecai whispered in the raccoon's ear.
Rigby relaxed his hold on the bird's shirt but didn't let go.
Mordecai rubbed Rigby's back slowly in hopes to keep him asleep as he walked.
After a few minutes, Mordecai reached Rigby's house and he was lifting one hand to knock on the door.
The door opened a few seconds later and Mordecai was greeted by Don.
"Hey, Don. Rigby here fell asleep at my house a while ago," he said quietly.
Don smiled at his brother before looking up at Mordecai. "Thanks for bringing him back. Come on in," he said as he stepped to the side.
Mordecai smiled at the tall raccoon before stepping inside.
Don closed the door and turned to face Mordecai.
"Do you mind if I take him up to his room?" Don asked as Mordecai shook his head.
"No, not at all." Mordecai gently tried to pull Rigby's hands away from his shirt which resulted in the raccoon's grip tightening.
Don smiled while Mordecai laughed softly. "Maybe you should take him," Don said as he gestured to the stairwell.
Mordecai moved his hand back behind Rigby as he nodded.
"I'll be down in a minute," he said before going up the stairs.
He reached Rigby's room and sat on the raccoon's bed.
Mordecai put the backpack on the floor as he sat Rigby on his lap.
He once more tried to pull Rigby's hands away from his shirt.
Rigby gave a small whine of complaint and Mordecai thought for a moment.
He took his friend's hands in his own and rubbed circles on them which slowly got Rigby to let go.
Mordecai continued rubbing Rigby's hands for a few seconds before he laid Rigby down.
The raccoon's hands curled around the pillow they found and Mordecai stood up.
He pulled one sheet over Rigby before turning to leave.
As he turned off the light, Mordecai chuckled once more at the sight of Rigby and then went downstairs.
Mordecai smiled at Don and clapped him on the shoulder.
"Well, see you tomorrow, Don." Don returned the smile and waved as Mordecai left.