Reunion

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Back at the hotel, after a night of knocking around street criminals, Morph's ready to drop a bombshell of good news - so he goes to wake up Irving - after resuming his normal form.

"Hey, kiddo, wake up. I gots news for you."

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"Ohhhhh." Irving's mouth makes a perfect circle, then his face brightens. "How about Papa? Is he in the hopsickle, too?"

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Morph shakes his head, frowning.

"I haven't been able to find him, Irv.. I'm sorry. I wish I could.."

He sighs.

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Irving digs a toe into the plush carpet, his head drooping. "Oh. That's okay, Mr. Morph. I know you tried." He scratches his stomach. "'Scuse me. I gotta go take my bath now. You'll wait right here to take me to Mama, right?"

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"You bet, buddy."

Morph manages a bit of a smile, and stretches an arm to grab the phone, to call and make the arrangements to get the kid in to his mother.

Too many people died here.