Harvey

With the big fight over, and all the celebrations done with, Harvey and Roscoe met yesterday afternoon to make nice. It was a private get together between Harvey, Roscoe, Jimbo, and Betty Jo Boondocker. The entire meeting lasted about 30 minutes, and it seems as if Harvey and Roscoe are going to be friends from now on. Betty Jo wasn't pleased with the results of the meeting, and she has been steaming mad ever since Roscoe got punched out in the big fight. As for Jimbo Boondocker, he never says much. He just stands around observing things, and holding onto his pitchfork. That pitchfork is like an American Express Card, he never leaves home without it.

This is how everything shaped up: After Harvey was honored by the Williamsburg, Pa Mayor, and Town Council last Monday night,  the entire "Espenblog Times" staff came back home, including Harvey himself. Pop Pop insisted that Harvey come home for a few days to get his feet back on the ground, and to take a much needed rest. Reluctantly Harvey agreed to come home. Besides that, Pop Pop needed to talk to Betty Jo about her relationship with Harvey which seemed to be strained after Harvey whipped up on her prize rooster. Pop's was concerned that Harvey would no longer be welcome at the Boondocker's house after all that happened. Betty Jo assured Pop Pop that Harvey was still welcome, and that she wanted Harvey to return quickly so he could continue to write his articles about Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, and the family.

Harvey was like a fish out of water the whole time he was home. You could see that he wanted to get going back to Williamsburg, Pa. His cell phone rang continually, the emails poured in, the office phones were ringing off the hook, and of course there was the media. It was just as hectic here as it had been in Williamsburg, so on Sunday Pop Pop told Harvey to head for the hills again, and to stay out of trouble. It seems that our guy Harvey is getting more popular by the day.

Roscoe has laid down his boxing gloves, and has promised to pick no more fights. I must say that Roscoe looks rather handsome all dressed up. He has made a full recovery after taking that awful beating at the hands of Harvey. He doesn't have that strained look about him anymore. He seems like he's relaxed now, and just enjoying life. Roscoe has no animosity towards Harvey, and he said, "I hope Harvey, and I can become the best of friends." With that being said, they shook hands, and spent the afternoon together.

Although Betty Jo has said that Harvey is welcome, there's something not quite right about her. It's as if she is turning something over in her head. Whatever it is, it seems to occupy her mind. She is always looking at Harvey with a strange look on her face. Maybe I'm reading too much into this thing, but I'm worried about Harvey. I wonder if anyone else can see this, or is it my imagination? Thanks be to Charlie for taking the pictures of this meeting. I'm sure Charlie will continue to take care of Harvey.