Neptunia, Marie, Nala, and Angel walked across the rope bridge to the cottage. Neptunia was covered her eyes for a surprise. "Sweethearts, why can you tell me what's this all about?" Neptunia asked, curiously. "You'll see! It's a surprise!" Nala said, happily, After they went into the cottage, Marie closed the door. When they were all the way into the cottage, Neptunia uncovered her eyes as she gasped. Standing in the middle of the cottage, tilted to one side, was the statue of Stegmutt. "Father!" Neptunia exclaimed in shock. Neptunia bit her lip and began to explain, "But, Father, I--"