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Well, since it's almost Valentine's Day, the infamous day of love, I figured...why not make a little Valentine's Day card for my favorite 'coon couple, Ralph and Melissa?

This adorable screencap comes from near the end of "Paper Chase". Ralph has gone completely off his rocker since he's been nominated for the "Small Town Editor of the Year" award, and is desperately trying to rapidly update the Standard as a result, to make the paper one worthy of winning the award (in his mind). Unfortunately, his manic obsessive attitude has driven all his friends and employees away...even his own wife! Thus, Ralph is left to finish working on this issue all by himself. But that night, Melissa thinks maybe she's been a little hard on Ralph, and decides that she, Bert, and Schaeffer should go back to the office to help Ralph out. They find out that working on the paper all by himself was indeed too much for him, as he's passed out at his editor's desk. He's not even close to being finished. But not to worry-Melissa (after draping a blanket over her sleeping hubby to make sure his slumber is more comfortable) is determined to get to work helping her hubby! So, the gang proceed to work through the night until the early morning, set to the tune of "When The Sun Comes Up". Next morning, Ralph wakes up, horrified at first to realize he fell asleep without finishing the paper! But then, Bert tells him everything is under control and, much to his surprise, tosses him a copy of the now finished edition! Ralph is amazed that his friends helped him out even after he acted so impulsively the previous day, and he profusely apologizes for how he acted. Melissa then rushes over to give her hubby a big, loving hug, showing her support for him-and her forgiveness, as well. Bert doesn't seem to like it, though, as he tells them to can the mushy stuff-there's a paper to be delivered!

I thought this image would be perfect for a little Valentine's Day card...it perfectly captures the love these two share! Ralph doesn't treat his wife very well in this episode, and understandably she gets quite miffed at this. But when Ralph really needs help, instead of choosing to stand by and watch him fail so his pride will take a considerable blow (as some women no doubt would do), she not only forgives him, she steps up to the plate and volunteers to help finish the paper so her hubby can win the award. Isn't she a sweetheart? I know that any married couple will face challenges, obstacles, and disagreements in their marriage...and unfortunately, in the long run many marriages do end up falling apart in the long run (not as many as you're led to believe, but still, a considerable percentage of them do fail). But just because a marriage can fail doesn't mean it will fail. A marriage can work out in the long run if the couple are willing to work out their problems, understand and accept each other's differences, and make sure to spend some good quality time together. And in the long run...I personally believe these two would be that kind of couple. Ralph does have his moments where it seems he loves his job more than Melissa, but ultimately I think he would grow to realize how important Melissa's love is and where his priorities should be, and as a result their marriage will grow stronger as a result

Happy (early) St. Valentine's Day, everybody!

The Raccoons (C) Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group

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Well, since it's almost Valentine's Day, the infamous day of love, I figured...why not make a little Valentine's Day card for my favorite 'coon couple, Ralph and Melissa?

This adorable screencap comes from near the end of "Paper Chase". Ralph has gone completely off his rocker since he's been nominated for the "Small Town Editor of the Year" award, and is desperately trying to rapidly update the Standard as a result, to make the paper one worthy of winning the award (in his mind). Unfortunately, his manic obsessive attitude has driven all his friends and employees away...even his own wife! Thus, Ralph is left to finish working on this issue all by himself. But that night, Melissa thinks maybe she's been a little hard on Ralph, and decides that she, Bert, and Schaeffer should go back to the office to help Ralph out. They find out that working on the paper all by himself was indeed too much for him, as he's passed out at his editor's desk. He's not even close to being finished. But not to worry-Melissa (after draping a blanket over her sleeping hubby to make sure his slumber is more comfortable) is determined to get to work helping her hubby! So, the gang proceed to work through the night until the early morning, set to the tune of "When The Sun Comes Up". Next morning, Ralph wakes up, horrified at first to realize he fell asleep without finishing the paper! But then, Bert tells him everything is under control and, much to his surprise, tosses him a copy of the now finished edition! Ralph is amazed that his friends helped him out even after he acted so impulsively the previous day, and he profusely apologizes for how he acted. Melissa then rushes over to give her hubby a big, loving hug, showing her support for him-and her forgiveness, as well. Bert doesn't seem to like it, though, as he tells them to can the mushy stuff-there's a paper to be delivered!

I thought this image would be perfect for a little Valentine's Day card...it perfectly captures the love these two share! Ralph doesn't treat his wife very well in this episode, and understandably she gets quite miffed at this. But when Ralph really needs help, instead of choosing to stand by and watch him fail so his pride will take a considerable blow (as some women no doubt would do), she not only forgives him, she steps up to the plate and volunteers to help finish the paper so her hubby can win the award. Isn't she a sweetheart? I know that any married couple will face challenges, obstacles, and disagreements in their marriage...and unfortunately, in the long run many marriages do end up falling apart in the long run (not as many as you're led to believe, but still, a considerable percentage of them do fail). But just because a marriage can fail doesn't mean it will fail. A marriage can work out in the long run if the couple are willing to work out their problems, understand and accept each other's differences, and make sure to spend some good quality time together. And in the long run...I personally believe these two would be that kind of couple. Ralph does have his moments where it seems he loves his job more than Melissa, but ultimately I think he would grow to realize how important Melissa's love is and where his priorities should be, and as a result their marriage will grow stronger as a result

Happy (early) St. Valentine's Day, everybody!

The Raccoons (C) Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group