Okay, I realized that I made a couple of mistakes in the 3rd segment and I apologize for that. Anyway, thanks again for everyone who supported this story. :) Enjoy this final chapter!
Again, I don't own Family Guy or its characters.

Chapter 3: Forgive And Forget

Once Quagmire got to the final step of the stairs, the guilt wouldn't stop rising in his heart. As he approached Lois and Peters bedroom, he reaches for the doorknob, but hesitates; fearing of what Brian might do or say if he saw his enemy. At first he thought of jumping out the nearest window and make a run for it. But, then he'd be a dog-abuser on the run; and, obviously, he can't outrun Joe or his wheels. His reputation was already in the toliet, and he didn't want to make it worse for himself. Swallowing his pride and taking a deep breath, he turns the knob and slowly opens the door. Quagmire sees Brian on the bed, reading the newspaper; he enters the room, one step at a time.

Quagmire felt nervous, "Uh...hey Brian."

When Brian looked up and saw Quagmire, he bolted out of bed and ran to the corner; unfortunately, all that movement has caused him to be a little sore. Quagmire never realized how much the dog had feared him, but he had to try and reconnect.

Brian was in so much pain, "Ugh! What do you want, Quagmire? Come to finish me off? You just try it man and I'll...ow...kick your ass!" He'd fight back, despite his injuries.

Quagmire remained calm, "Easy Brian. I won't hurt you, I promise. I just...Ijust want to talk to you...and apologize."

Brian couldn't believe his ears. Why would Quagmire, the one man who despised him and nearly killed him, want to apologize? Taking caution, Brian took a couple steps towards him.

Brian was curious, "Really? How do I know that you're not just gonna beat me up and bury me in the backyard? Why the hell should I believe you?"

Quagmire sat down on the bed and looked down.

Quagmire felt ashamed, "Because...I want to make things right; and change my ways about you. Will you at least hear me out? Please?"

At first, Brian thought of walking out of the room and headed downstairs, but, in case if Quagmires apology is true, he decided to stay; but he was prepared to call for help or defend himself if needed. He walked towards the bed and struggles his way to climb it and sit properly.

Brian became calm, "Alright, I'll listen. But, if you attempt to kill me..."

Quagmire shook his head at the thought, "I won't, I swear. Sigh...Brian, I know I've been such a jerk on you, but I never really meant all that. I didn't mean to hurt you or try to kill you."

Brian scoffed at him, "Huh! Yeah, right! If you really didn't mean to do all that to me, then why did you rant on about hating me and nearly killed me? What do you have against me anyway?"

Quagmire sighed deeply as he spoke, "It's because I...was jealous...of your life."

The injured dog was taken back. Quagmire jealous of him? He started to soften a bit, but Brian wasn't gonna let up until he hears the whole truth.

Brian was confused at what he said, "You're...jealous of my life? What does that mean?"

Quagmire spoke softly to Brian, "Well, to be honest, you have it much better than my life does. Sometimes, you're better with women than me; you actually love your children for a bit, while I never visit or even care for them; I'm not a writer, but you do try your best at it; I've yelled at you about my family when I never even told about them until I kept making accusations at you; The point is, I'm sorry for all the stuff I said. But, most of all...Sigh...I'm so very sorry for beating you up and hurting you all those times. I'll do whatever I can to make it up to you, but Brian...will you ever forgive me for all that I've done to you?"

Brian just sat there, taking all that Quagmire has said. Sure, they've been like rivals these past few months; but they've been friends long before that and Brian remembers all the good times they had before they were at each others throats. Still, Brian had a decision to make: Forgive Quagmire or not?

Brian sighed as he made his decision, "Well...let me say this: I won't forgive you completely yet..."

Quagmire looks down, disappointed.

Brian smiled slightly at him, "But, I'll always forgive a good neighbor...and friend."

Quagmire was surprised to hear that, "Really? You mean it?"

Brian nodded at his neighbor, "Yes Glenn. Friends?"

He held out his hand, as Quagmire did the same.

Quagmire held out his hand, "Friends."

They shook hands and, then, gave each other a small friendship hug. Afterwards, they went out the room and Quagmire helped Brian down the stairs where everyone was waiting.

Peter was curious, "Well, how'd it go? What happened?"

Brian grinned at his friend, "It's okay, Peter. I've forgiven Quagmire and we're best friends again."

Quagmire smiled as well, "This time for good."

Everyone cheered as they heard the good news at last. They told Quagmire how proud they were and Lois even gave him a quick hug.

Lois felt so happy, "Thank you, Glenn. I knew you and Brian would come through."

Quagmire had something to say, "I should thank you and everyone else, Lois. I guess I just needed a little pep talk."

Lois turned serious for a moment, "That's good. But, that doesn't mean we won't stop keeping an eye on you; I'll give this warning: You hurt Brian again and we won't go easy on you next time. Understand?" They won't forgive him the next time that happens.

Quagmire nodded at her warning, "Yes. I promise It'll never happen again."

Peter smiled in relief, "Great. It's good that things are back to normal."

Suddenly, Cleveland comes up behind Peter and quickly shaves the back of his hair with a shaver!

Peter screamed his head off, "Ahhh! What the hell, Cleveland?"

Cleveland chuckled at his joke, "It's good to be back and do that again."

Everyone laughed as Peter rubbed the back of his hair in frustration. Later that evening, after everyone else went home, Brian felt okay to join Peter, Joe, and Quagmire for a drink at The Clam; even Cleveland got to stay for a drink or two.

Joe sighed as he relaxed, "It's good to see that you guys are friends again."

Cleveland added to that, "And your troubles are gone like cupcakes at a bake sale."

Brian nodded at the comments, "Yep. And there's nothing like a good beer to end the day."

Peter agreed with the dog, "You said it, pal. Ah, nothing gets better than this."

Quagmire grinned as he stood up. "Amen! Well, I hate to leave you boys, but I've gotta date with swim-suit model for coffee...and something a little more. Giggety, giggety, giggety, giggety!"

Brian faced the camera with a grin, "Who Else But Quagmire?"

And that was it. Quagmire and Brian have become buddies and neighbors again. And this should be a lesson to all with hateful grudges towards their friends: Try talking about your problems and don't let it get out of hand. Don't make the same mistakes Quagmire has made; just work it out and everything will be fine. And don't worry these two. They'll just continue doing what they love: Brian drinking and Quagmires pleasure for women. After all, what's good old Quahog without them?

THE END!