[horn wailing]
[chattering]
[clears throat]
-Your beverage, sir. -Oh-ho, much obliged.
This is a stickup! Hand over all your valuables!
-[all screaming and shouting] -[man] Oh, my goodness!
Over my dead body.
Okay.
No, not my hair.
[chuckles] Nice doing business with you.
[laughs]
[grumbles]
Uh-huh. What time did it start? How many firefighters?
-Hey, G, wanna grab lunch? -I'll call you back.
Sorry, no time. A fire at the Swiss cheese factory.
-There's fondue pouring down Main Street. -Man, I am all over that action.
-Main Street, huh? Catch you later. -You gotta eat, too.
I am.
[sighs]
Another lunch at your desk?
-Duty calls. -Duty always calls.
Don't forget you're interviewing Chester K. Cheddarton, founder of--
The MouseMate dating service. I'm on it.
[phone rings]
-Mm-hm. Geronimo Stilton. -[Shortpaw] Geronimo?
Uh, Grandpa. How's your cruise? Peaceful and relaxing?
Ha! Far from it. We were all just robbed by masked watercraft pirates.
That's terrible. Anything I can do?
No. That's why I'm calling you, yes.
You can stop talking and report this. This is breaking news. And make it snappy.
Yes, sir. Just as soon as I finish covering the fire.
Oh, in my day, I would've given my left whisker for a scoop like this.
A scoop Sally Rasmaussen's never going to have.
I'll get to it before Sally knows anything about it.
[Simon] Too late, Stilton.
Sally will have that story faster than you can finish that sandwich.
[chuckles]
♪ Who's the mouse who's smart and witty Scoops the news for New Mouse City ♪
♪ Geronimo! ♪
♪ He's amazing, he's terrific Watch out world he's cheddarific ♪
♪ He's outta site and in the know ♪
♪ Go! ♪
♪ He's the one we call Geronimo ♪
Oh.
Ravishing? Gorgeous?
No, no, no. Stunning.
Get ready to thank me.
-Don't you ever knock? -Not when I--
I mean, we--
You are about to scoop Stilton out of a hot story.
-What are you blabbering about? -Watercraft pirates robbed a ship.
Old Shortpaws is on the ship, and he phoned it in.
[chuckles]
-How did you hear about it? -That Pimento Picture-Cam I picked up.
I had it delivered along with Stilton's Swiss and cheddar on rye.
[chuckles]
-That was brilliant. -Thank--
-Of me to steal this story from Stilton. -It was my idea to get the Picture-Cam.
[growls]
But I'm willing to share credit.
[chuckles]
Did I say share? I meant it was all your idea.
That's better. I'm going to wipe the floor with The Rodent's Gazette.
-Now, go. -Yes, boss.
Oh, what are you looking for in a mouse mate?
Um, hmm... Oh!
Someone who shares my interest in fine dining, classical music,
lording my superiority over underlings-- Oh. Oops, no, no room for that last one.
Ah! Done. Now, all I need is a photo.
I must remember to fire our staff photographer.
Do I have to do everything myself? Cheese.
My eyes are my best feature.
Oh. I still need a MouseMate nickname.
Uh... Ooh!
Cheddarchick.
Oh! Now I have to send this application and wait for the nibbles to pour in.
[laughs]
[Cheddarton] Thanks to MouseMate, they've found each other
and true happiness.
At MouseMate, your love life is our business.
-[director] Cut! That's a wrap! -Dr. Cheddarton.
Thea Stilton. You said you have time for questions.
-Why, certainly. -Do you think dating services really work?
Well, we can increase your chances
of finding someone who shares your interests.
Everyone's so busy nowadays, they have to make time for relationships
if they wanna find true love.
Tell me about it.
-[Benjamin] You want us to do what? -Not so loud. Geronimo could be back.
He's gonna find out once he starts getting bug bites.
[sighs] Nibbles. By then, we'll have signed him up.
It'll be hard for him to say no.
I can't stand seeing him eating at his desk.
Well, coz could use a little help in the romance department, unlike myself,
who can always rely on my good looks and natural charm.
Well, if it'll make Uncle G happy, I'm in.
Good. Trap, you stay on lookout. I'll fill out the form.
Benjamin, find a photo.
"What are you looking for in a mate?"
Mm. Fine dining, classical music, someone who shares my interest
in correcting grammatical errors. Oops. No room for that last one.
Find anything?
Uh, not yet.
Hang on.
Ha! I think I got it.
I gave him the nickname Bigcheese.
-[footsteps] -You better hurry. I hear him coming.
Act natural.
Uh... Playing freeze tag?
[shrieks] No.
We were just trying to find you a girlfr-- A girl Friday. You could use an assistant.
I can handle it. So, what's the story with MouseMate?
How did you--? I mean--
Did you talk to Dr. Cheddarton?
Oh, the interview. Um, just filed my report.
I'm out to follow up on the pirates.
[whispers] And deliver this on the way.
A nibble from MouseMate? For me?
You got a nibble?
-Why would I have a nibble? -Don't look at me.
-Uh, what's it say, Uncle G? -A beautiful stranger wants to meet me.
So? When's the big date?
-I don't have time for dating. -Come on, G.
-What've you got to lose? Live a little. -Yeah, go for it, Uncle G.
Hmm. A date with a beautiful stranger does sound intriguing.
[horn wails]
This was the fifth ship robbed this month.
Must be taking advantage of tourist season.
-So, after, which way did they go? -Due north, doing 60 miles per hour.
At that rate, they'd be close to Saint Chevre by now.
Scooped you again, Stilton.
[chuckles]
Ugh. Simon Squealer's trying to scoop our story.
Ho-ho!
Then let's get cracking.
-Tell me more about yourself. -Well, um...
-Uh... -Sorry.
-So, you were saying? -Well, I--
Sorry.
[sighs]
[door closes]
Uncle Geronimo, how was your date?
I guess not so hot.
Well, the soup was pretty hot. So was the flaming cheese.
Well, I hope you're not giving up, because you got more nibbles.
I feel like food already. And where are the nibbles coming from?
Must be your reputation as a ladies' man. Guess I'm rubbing off on you.
Looks like I'm rubbing off on you. [chuckles] Sorry.
Mm. Not bad. Uh, which restaurant did you eat at?
Keep trying. Isn't that what you always tell me?
I suppose you're right. Who knows? Maybe one of these will be my dream date.
Ah.
Uh...
[chattering]
So, like, as I was, like, saying, you know? It's, like, so, yeah.
Oh, this is awful. Take it back.
Oh, and take his, too. I'm sure it's terrible.
[sighs]
[phone rings]
Where's my story?
Uh, I-- I'm working on it. And the good news is,
those good-for-nothing Stiltons are off the story.
-You're gonna get an exclusive. -It better be soon.
Hmm. Bigcheese.
[chuckles]
I gotta get that story.
This is Simon Squealer, on the trail of the infamous watercraft pirates,
and remember, you heard it first from The Daily Rat.
[screaming]
Ho-ho! Looks like the rat just deserted his sinking ship.
[burps]
Hey, you gonna eat that?
-Any luck? -I think I've reached my expiration date.
Oh, come on, coz, just one more.
Okay, but this is my last one.
Cheddarchick?
Hey, where'd she get this?
I don't know.
[chuckles]
Stop pretending. I know you signed me up for this.
But it's okay. It was worth a try.
Hmm.
Oh. Hmm.
[chuckles]
-Oh, my. -Well?
Oh, well, it couldn't hurt to send her a nibble.
Oh! Bigcheese.
[laughing]
Witty, well-written, oh, and even well-punctuated.
Hang on, I'm going to write back.
That was quick.
Hmm. Sophisticated, hardworking, even appreciates my use of the semicolon.
If you like my semicolons, check out my ellipses.
[chuckles]
Ellipses.
[chuckles]
Dinner cruise, tomorrow, 8 p.m.?
Love to.
[laughs]
Meet you at the harbor.
I'll wear sparkling earrings.
[Geronimo] And I'll be wearing a large hat. Till then.
A dinner cruise? That's great.
A dinner cruise? What was I thinking? I get seasick.
Oh, it's only for a few hours. You'll be fine, G.
Ah. Of course. What am I worried about? I have a date with a beautiful woman.
[Geronimo whistling]
Right. Huh.
There's something about her.
Looking good, G. But are you sure you need to wear all this?
It's 90 degrees, and it's dark out.
-I'll look like my photo, she'll know me. -All right, don't bump into--
[clattering]
Anything.
[Sally humming]
Eau de fromage should get his whiskers twitching.
[laughs]
Ah. Well, I'm off.
Have fun with, uh... Cheddarchick.
Whoever she is. And that's just what I'm about to find out.
I should've known. Cheddarchick is... Sally Rasmaussen.
I gotta warn Uncle Geronimo that Sally's setting him up.
[phone rings]
Come on, Uncle Geronimo, pick up.
For once, I'm leaving my work at the office.
-[Thea over phone] Benjamin? -Thea.
Sally tricked Uncle Geronimo into going on a date.
It's a trap. I warned him, he's not picking up.
We're pursuing Simon and the pirates. We're not close enough.
They're heading for the harbor, looking for more cruise ships to rob.
That's where Uncle Geronimo is. I gotta warn him about Sally.
And the pirates.
Get Trap to drive you to the harbor. I'll call the Harbor Police.
-Cheddarchick? -Uh, Bigcheese?
Oh. Such a gentleman.
I've reserved the best table. Shall we?
Something tells me this is going to be memorable.
-The Cheese Bourguignon sounds appealing. -Oh, I was thinking the same thing.
With, perhaps, a cheese plate to start?
Ooh. That sounds Brie-licious.
[both chuckle]
Oh, you.
This is more enjoyable than eating lunch at my desk.
Or dinner. I mean, it's hard to make time for a personal life,
but I'm so glad I did.
[piano music playing]
Ah. "Ratmaninoff's Concerto...
-in E-flat." -"In E-flat."
It's time we introduced ourselves. I'm--
[pirate] Hey, this is a stickup!
[all screaming]
-Hand over all your valuables. -She'll do no such thing.
[Geronimo yells]
[tires screech]
Give that back.
Ow.
I'll take that.
Oh, no, you didn't.
Peekaboo.
[sirens wailing]
Over here, officer.
Good work. Thanks.
No one's ever stood up for me that way. Oh! You're my knight in shining armor.
You deserve no less.
So, where were we before we were so rudely interrupted?
We were about to introduce ourselves.
Ah. Yes.
-[gasps] Sally? -Geronimo.
I tried to warn you, but your phone was off. Sally's trying to trick you.
[chuckles]
-Wouldn't be the first time. -[both] To think I thought--
-You didn't know? -Of course not. Did you?
How could I? We both had nicknames.
I don't think it was a trap.
Just a weird coincidence.
It had to be. We're the ones who set them up.
Well, that's what comes of these newfangled dating services.
In my day, a fellow knew who he was taking out to dinner.
Well, since this was obviously a hideous mistake, I'll be going.
-For what it's worth, I was having fun. -You know, so was I.
Maybe this isn't a match made in heaven, but why waste a lovely dinner?
It is just for one evening.
I suppose we could manage to be civil for a few hours,
but then I have to work.
-This water pirate story is breaking news. -Not if I break it first.
[both laughing]
Oh, you know, I broke that Swiss cheese factory fire before you.
That's because you bugged my phone.
-Pimento. -What?
Oh, uh, never mind.
[Sally laughs]