[In Stone's café, Shadow brings the bill to Maddie, who is sitting with her children. He gives Sonic a piece of cake.]
Shadow: On the house.
Knuckles: Oh, nice! If I’d known we’d eat for free because you’re dating the waiter, I would’ve asked him out myself.
Everyone: Shhh!!
[They see Robotnik passing by with a box in his hands. He stops and looks at them after hearing the commotion. Maddie waves, and he nods in acknowledgment before leaving the café.]
Tails: It’s not the meal that’s free; it’s just the piece of cake for Sonic.
Knuckles: Ugh, it’s always Sonic! Why never me?! …Oh, right, because now you’re a couple…
Everyone: Shhh!
[Robotnik, comes back into the café, looks at their table suspiciously. They all give him fake smiles, and he continues on his way.]
Shadow [in a low voice]: Knuckles, for the umpteenth time, you can’t say that here because Ivo and Mr. Stone don’t know.
Knuckles: What? That you lost your voice?
Sonic: That he’s dating me, knucklehead.
Maddie: Sweetheart, trust me, you’ll feel better if you tell them.
Shadow: No. They’re letting me live in their house; I can’t impose even more by telling them I’m dating Sonic. No offense.
Sonic: None taken.
Tails: But Maddie’s right. You don’t have to tell Eggman; you could tell Stone, and he could tell him for you.
Knuckles: Who’s "he"? Stone or Robotnik?
Robotnik [about to leave again]: What?
Knuckles: What?
Robotnik: Were you calling me?
Knuckles: No.
Robotnik: Oh.
Knuckles: We were mentioning you.
Robotnik: What???
Maddie: Yeah, because we wondered if one can order food to go here?
Robotnik: The hell I know. Ask Stone, it’s his café.
Sonic: Then what are you doing here all the time, coming in and out?
Robotnik: What does it matter to you, little pest! [continues on his way]
Shadow: Sonic, you’re not making it easier.
[Robotnik comes back in, still holding a box.]
Sonic: But what's he even doing?
Knuckles: Wait. Does Robotnik know or not? And what is it we know? Because I’m--
Maddie: Knuckles, honey, remember this morning when you asked me if you could use the living room to do your training?
Knuckles: Yes.
Maddie: Well, you can. Let’s go. [gets up]
Knuckles: Oh, yes! [jumps out of his seat]: Free food and a family training session, this is the best day of my life!
[Tails gives Maddie a pleading look, but she just makes apologetic gestures as she ushers him away. Sonic and Shadow are left alone.]
Sonic [stands up]: Look, if it helps, I think Stone will take it well and support you. And they’re not 'letting' you live with them. You’re part of their family; they won’t kick you out over something like this. And if it ever happens, which it won’t, you’re always welcome at my place, okay? [puts a hand on his shoulder]
Shadow: Thanks--
Robotnik [approaching with Stone, still holding the box]: Shadow.
[Shadow sweeps Sonic’s legs out from under him, making him fall, so it looks like he was holding his arm to keep him from falling.]
Robotnik: How many times do I have to tell you to just let him fall? I deserve to laugh, too.
Sonic: Eggman, why don't you go to hell?
Robotnik: Later. Now, Stone and I want to tell Shadow something.
Stone: Shadow… Um. Ivo and I are dating.
Sonic: My condolences, Stone.
Robotnik: Shut your mouth!
Stone: Is that okay with you?
Shadow: Yes. Sure.
Stone: Really? [sighs]: That’s a huge weight off my shoulders.
Robotnik: Mine too. [shows them the box, which is empty]: I've been walking with an empty box because I didn't know how to approach this. [sets it down]
Stone: It’s best to just say it. We’re all family; we can’t keep such important things from each other.
Shadow: …Right.
Stone: Well, when you’re done with the tables, come help me prep the daily special, okay?
Shadow: Sure, I’ll be right there.
[Stone leaves with Robotnik.]
Shadow: …I guess I have to tell them, don’t I?
Sonic: It’s your call. But I’m glad you see Stone is trustworthy.
Shadow: Hm… [grabs the box]: First, I’m going to take a walk with this and hope it helps me too.