Episode 20: The Trouble with Eudora

CHAPTER 1: THE SAGA CONTINUES…

Linus continued to tutor Sally, and she drastically improved her grades. She was finally grasping the words and what order they were in. Charlie Brown was also happy with Sally. For once he didn't have to do her homework for her so she could at least get a decent grade. She was doing it on her own. Ever since finding out about Sally's dyslexia, the Browns were able to get her to grasp her work rather than make up her own stuff as she did in the past.

One person that wasn't happy about Linus tutoring Sally was his girlfriend and one-time best friend to Sally, Eudora. She felt that even though the school had assigned Linus to tutor Sally, she felt that Sally would at one point try to make a move on Linus. Eudora felt that while that wasn't the case right now, it would be down the road. And she was determined to hold on to Linus at all costs.

One day Charlie Brown, Frieda, Sally, Lucy, Linus, Rerun, and Schroeder were waiting for the school bus. They were discussing what they would be doing that weekend after school.

"Peppermint Patty and Franco invited Frieda and I on a double date to the fall carnival that's going on this weekend," said Charlie Brown.

"We agreed to go as it sounds like fun," added Frieda.

"Schroeder and I may go, as well," said Lucy. "Although he's not one for carnival rides."

"I get sick easy on anything that spins," Schroeder replied.

"And I'm trying to get him to do other stuff besides play piano all day," Lucy added.

"Good luck with that, Lucy," joked Charlie Brown.

"Hey, Linus," said Frieda, "are you and Eudora doing anything this weekend, hun?"

"I really couldn't tell you, Frieda," said Linus, sadly. "Eudora and I have been having some trouble as of late."

"She STILL thinks I'm trying to steal you from her?!" asked a bewildered Sally. "She does know that I got Michael now, right? And that he's now my Sweet Babboo instead of you?"

"You'd think she'd get the message," Linus sighed. "But it's like she never got past Valentine's Day when you trapped her in that hole in Monte Woods. Even after she forgave you, I don't think she ever truly got over it."

"Maybe that's why she's so jealous of Sally," added Lucy.

"I just hope she doesn't go the same route you did when that happened, Sally," Charlie Brown replied. "I know you learned your lesson, but she might want to get revenge, even if she doesn't directly say it."

"You think she'd try to, big brother?" asked Sally.

"Stranger things have happened," said Charlie Brown. Then the bus showed up and the kids got on and went to school.

Later at the school, Eudora was at recess and she watched Sally talking to Lucy. She was talking about how her grades have improved since Linus had been tutoring her.

"Your brother is a miracle worker, Lucy," Sally said with a smile.

"I wouldn't go that far, Sally," Lucy replied. "Sure he's smart when it comes to books and all, but this is the same kid who believes in the Great Pumpkin, and lest we forget about that stupid blanket."

"Point taken," said Sally. "But without his help, I'd probably would still be struggling with my school work and coaxing my brother into 'helping' me. I'm forever in debt to Linus."

"Well I'm sure he'll be glad to hear that," said Lucy. And the two girls continued to talk. Eudora, meanwhile, fumed over the conversation. She was convinced Sally was trying to steal Linus from her. And she even made herself believe that Sally was using Michael to make Linus jealous, even if that wasn't the case. She was determined to hold on to her boyfriend at all costs. She saw Charlie Brown and Frieda on the swings together. She decided to ask them a favor.

"Hey Charles, Frieda," she greeted.

"Oh hey, Eudora," said Charlie Brown. "What's up?"

"I need a favor of you," Eudora began.

"Sure, go ahead."

"Can you watch over Linus when he comes over to your house to tutor your sister? You know. Just in case…"

"…In case my sister makes the moves on him. Right?"

"You already know what I'm talking about, huh?"

"Linus AND Sally informed me about what's going on with you three. Let me assure you that you have nothing to worry about. If anything had happened, Linus would have told you from the beginning. And Sally is in love with Michael now. She's is not after Linus at all. Not anymore."

"Okay, Charles. I guess I can take your word for it."

"Absolutely, Dory. Everything is fine. Besides, Linus never responded to my sister's advances with nothing but avoidance in the past; what makes you think he wouldn't do the same now?"

"I don't doubt that he would avoid Sally's advances. As I told Linus, HIM I trust, it's Sally that concerns me."

"I can assure you nothing has happened and nothing WILL happen. Besides, Michael is over almost everyday."

And Eudora walked away, seemingly satisfied. Frieda asked, "Do you think she'll get over this, sweetie?"

"I don't know, Frieda," sighed Charlie Brown. "I just hope it doesn't get any worse than this." And the bell rang for the kids to come inside and everyone went back to their classes.

NEXT CHAPTER: SICK