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'''Love, Petalburg Style!''' (Japanese: '''トウカジムの危機！家庭の危機！！''' ''{{tt|Touka|Petalburg}} Gym Crisis! Household Crisis!!'') is the 69th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 343rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 25, 2004 and in the United States on March 12, 2005.
'''Love, Petalburg Style!''' (Japanese: '''トウカジムの危機！家庭の危機！！''' ''{{tt|Touka|Petalburg}} Gym Crisis! Household Crisis!!'') is the 69th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 343rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 25, 2004, and in the United States on March 12, 2005.


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash and friends finally arrive in Petalburg City. Ash heads to the Pokémon Center (PC) to take care of his team while everyone else visits May and Max's house. At the PC, Ash sees Norman talking to Nurse Joy.
<i>Ash and friends finally arrive in Petalburg City. Ash heads to the Pokémon Center (PC) to take care of his team while everyone else visits May and Max's house. At the PC, Ash sees Norman talking to Nurse Joy.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have finally returned to [[Petalburg City]], where {{an|May}} and [[Max]] are looking forward to seeing their family, and Ash is after another [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. As they walk through downtown, they spot yet another poster of [[Norman]], and realize he must be pretty famous and idolized here as well. Max and May already knew this, of course, and that he's been undefeated for a while. However, Ash is pretty motivated and confident about beating him, especially after having gone to the [[Pokémon Center]] several times. While Ash splits up and goes to heal at the Pokémon Center, Max and May drop by at home for a visit and a pit stop, and boast about their progress and captures. When they get there, a young lad named {{ho|Kenny}} greets them at the doorstep. They all seem to know him, Max and May explain that this guy is one of Norman's best students, and he's a good cleaning man like {{an|Brock}}. However, Brock happened to meet him and get acquainted with him back when he was on his way from [[Pewter City]] to meet up with Ash and friends in [[Hoenn]], so he knows him too. Max and May ask him if their dad knows that they're around, but then he quickly changes to a suspicious tone and says that he is out doing some business. Then, he whispers to them something about not to worry, he'll explain everything soon, but now is not the time. This leaves them utterly confused, but before they can say anything, [[Caroline]], their mother comes and greets them.
The group has finally returned to [[Petalburg City]], where {{an|May}} and [[Max]] are looking forward to seeing their parents, and {{Ash}} is after another [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. As they walk through downtown, they spot yet another poster of [[Norman]], and realize he must be pretty famous and idolized here as well. Max and May already knew this, of course, and that he's been undefeated for a while. However, Ash is confident in his team. While Ash splits up and goes to heal at the [[Pokémon Center]], Max and May visit home with {{an|Brock}}. When they get there, Norman's apprentice {{ho|Kenny}} greets them at the doorstep, but he quickly changes to a suspicious tone when the children ask about their father. Max and May are left utterly confused, but before they can say anything, [[Caroline]], their mother comes and greets them. She too is acting suspicious and invites everyone inside to enjoy some lunch.


As they say their hellos, they trample her with hugs, and say that they've been on quite a big adventure. However, before they explain, they ask where their dad is, and Caroline stops dead at that mention. Kenny then hears what's going on, and quickly interrupts and change the subject and starts cleaning the area, and asks them to tell more about their adventure. So, Caroline invites them all in for lunch, and asks Brock to possibly help out a bit. Meanwhile, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} have arrived at the Pokémon Center, and Ash is surprised to see that aside from [[Nurse Joy]] being there, Norman is leaning over the front desk engaged in a deep conversation with her. Of course, while that can be taken suspiciously in many ways, Ash is only psyched about having that battle, so the sight of Norman alone is enough to get him going. Ash quickly runs up to reunite with him, and is excited to prove that he's gotten stronger. He feels even more special that Norman actually remembers him, but then he realizes that's not really a surprise since he's a friend of his children. Norman's impressed with all of Ash's accomplishments, and feels that he can now take Ash on in a proper Gym Battle for once, three on three. Joy then comments about how Norman is a great Gym Leader (and also mentions something under her breath about his good looks). Norman, blushing, thanks her, while Joy happily heals Ash's Pokémon.
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} have arrived at the Pokémon Center, and Ash is surprised to see that aside from [[Nurse Joy]] being there, Norman is leaning over the front desk engaged in a deep conversation with her. Ash, however, is only psyched about having the Gym battle and proving that he's gotten stronger. Norman is quick to say farewell to Nurse Joy, but the chuckle filled goddbye only leaves Ash curious as to what they're hiding.


Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is hiding out in the nearby jungle, trying to devise a new plan to become popular, since last time didn't work. After much deliberation, {{MTR}} remembers that the [[twerp]]s are going to the Gym for a battle, and perhaps they can use the old hide-underground-and-snag trick. Back at their lodge, Max and May are eating and bragging about their journeys, and adventures with Team Rocket. Then they tell them about Ash and he's here to challenge dad once again, but once again, Caroline stops dead in her cooking at that mention. Kenny then quickly walks in and steers them off that subject by asking to tell a bit more about their adventure, and what kinds of Pokémon they captured. May mentions that her best Pokémon now is {{TP|May|Beautifly}}. However, Caroline goes even more sour at the mention of Beautifly. Kenny, who can't think of a safe way to explain this situation, quickly stands in the way so they can't see their mother's reaction, while Max brags about how Beautifly got her to win some {{pkmn|Contest}}s. Caroline is now nearly losing her temper, but Kenny can't let them see that, so he tries to console her and calm her down and not be that sensitive. So then, with a tone of sadness in her voice, she tries her best to act happy for them. But the mystery about why Caroline gets so uptight about Beautifly still remains unsolved.
Meanwhile, {{MTR}} has dragged his teammates to the Petalburg Gym's greenhouse, trying to devise a new plan. Meowth explains that the [[twerp]]s are going to the Gym for a battle, and perhaps they can use the old hide-underground-and-snag trick. Back at their lodge, Max and May are eating and bragging about their journeys, and adventures with Team Rocket. They tell them about Ash and he's here to challenge dad once again, but once again, Caroline stops dead in her cooking at that mention. Kenny quickly walks in and steers them off that subject by asking about their adventures. May mentions that her best Pokémon now is {{TP|May|Beautifly}}, but this only infuriates Caroline more. Kenny quickly steps in, through Max mentions that Beautifly helped May to win some {{pkmn|Contest}}s. Caroline is now nearly losing her temper, though she turns around and pretends that nothing is amiss. Soon after, Kenny takes Max, May, and Brock into the greenhouse to explain the situation. He begins to warn them that this may give them a nasty shock, but before he gets to it, Max jumps in excitement. They turn around, and notice their old friend {{p|Vigoroth}} hanging from a branch, and Max quickly hugs it. Kenny is again interrupted, this time by the arrival of a {{p|Slakoth}}, and May quickly checks it out on her [[Pokédex]]. Max notices a {{TP|Norman|Slaking}} resting nearby, so May grabs some info from the Pokédex again. Now, Kenny is getting sick of waiting, so he asks them to kindly listen to him.


After lunch, Kenny takes Max, May, and Brock out into the nearby woods where Norman trains to explain the situation. He begins to warn them that this may give them a nasty shock, but before he gets to it, Max jumps in excitement. They turn around, and notice their old friend {{P|Vigoroth}} hanging from a branch. Then they remember exactly the same Vigoroth battling Ash's Pikachu, and know that he'll have to face it again. Max is pretty sure he won't stand a chance as Vigoroth is pretty tough. May then notices him hugging it, and isn't sure if he's supporting Vigoroth or his dad more. Kenny is still waiting patiently for an opportunity to explain the situation but is then interrupted by a {{p|Slakoth}} hanging from that tree as well. May, interested, gets a bit of data on Slakoth from the [[Pokédex]]. They explain to Brock that this is also Norman's, and Ash will have to face it as well. However, it's rather lazy compared to its evolution, Vigoroth. Kenny is now desperate to get to the point, but then Max points to a {{TP|Norman|Slaking}} resting nearby. May grabs some info from the Pokédex again, and Max realizes that since this is Vigoroth's [[evolution]], it must be their dad's best Pokémon. Now, Kenny is getting sick of waiting, so he asks them to kindly listen to him.
As they crowd around, he whispers that rumor has it that Norman has been visiting the Pokémon Center a lot recently and is in love with the local Nurse Joy. Max refutes Kenny’s claims, adding that a lot of people visit the Pokémon Center and yell. Kenny adds that Caroline has been frustrated with the situation, and the mention of “Beautifly” really angers her. Inside the house, Caroline is busy packing her possessions and places a photograph of her and Norman surrounded by Beautifly facedown. Ash suddenly arrives at the greenhouse, interrupting the secret conversation. {{TRT}} suddenly notices the twerps, but Meowth declares that Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking would make better presents for the {{an|Giovanni|Boss}}. Vigoroth to wake him up, and Slakoth and Slaking to help him relax after a long day's work. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] love that idea and decide to go through with it.


As they crowd around, he whispers that rumor has it that Norman is in [[FireworksShipping|love]] with the local Nurse Joy. Max and May gasp (and Brock too, because he's jealous of Norman). Kenny explains that he's never openly admitted it, but he hasn't been to the house in a long time, and has been acting shady. And one time he accidentally overheard them doing some slight flirting with each other. Max and May are nearly too shocked to ask anything, but Max is still wondering about the Beautifly thing. Kenny explains that when Norman proposed, the most memorable romantic moment was in a field of flowers and Beautifly, so whenever they think of Beautifly, they think of their romance. But now with all this, it's no wonder she wouldn't want to hear about Beautifly, especially since that picture of them there was stored away by Caroline when she started going through this tough time. Just then, Ash finds them in that secret hideout, and then May and the others remember that Ash has been to the Center. Team Rocket is also in the woods, and they notice the gang, and are ready to devise a plan to steal {{p|Pikachu}}. However, {{MTR}} suggests they snag Slakoth, Vigoroth, and {{p|Slaking}} instead, since they would make good presents for the {{an|Giovanni|Boss}}. Vigoroth to wake him up, and Slakoth and Slaking to help him relax after a long day's work. Jessie and James love that idea and decide to go through with it.
Ash informs the others that he saw Norman at the Center talking to Nurse Joy, though the information only alarms everyone. Brock is determined to solve this, calling himself the original "love doctor" as he leads everyone to the local Center. Ash, meanwhile, decides to remain behind after seeing Norman’s Vigoroth. May and the others enter the lobby and they’re all shocked to see Norman speaking with Nurse Joy. Norman notices everyone and happily greets them. May and Max are unable to speak to their father, while Brock pipes up and suggests they have a talk. Brock, however, gets side-tracked by the sight of Nurse Joy, though Kenny pulls him away. He returns to confronting Norman, adding that Caroline is worried sick at home about him, and how Joy is meant to be with him instead of Norman. Kenny gets extremely aggravated, and pulls Brock away again, dragging him out. Even May is stunned at Brock pulling something like that. Suddenly, a very angry Caroline, with her suitcase in hand, arrives at the Center and reveals she is leaving. Norman doesn't explain still, and Caroline repeats that she is going somewhere else. Norman, however, remains dense. Kenny eventually explains the rumored situation to Norman and Nurse Joy, and the tale takes the pair aback. Caroline reiterates that she cannot forgive him for being unfaithful, especially on the day of their wedding anniversary. May and Kenny urge Caroline and Norman to figure things out, but Max demands that they give Norman the benefit of the doubt. Caroline understands Max's idolization for his father, but is still set on leaving. Though Norman smirks, before explaining that there has been a big misunderstanding. He calls for everyone to head back home where they can figure things out.


The first thing Ash says when he meets them is that he saw Norman, and he seems to be doing good. He was also talking to Joy about something, but he couldn't exactly tell. Now, it all connects to the rest of them, even more evidence. Once again, they ask Ash if he managed to pick up anything odd in their conversation, involving romance. Then he mentions he saw them both blushing, and that seems to be enough evidence. Then, while they explain to him what they know about what's going on, Brock puts on an act and runs off to the center, and claims he's going to get to the bottom of this. The others aren't so sure, knowing Brock and his antics when it comes to stuff like this, so they decide to follow him in case he does anything stupid. That is, everyone but Ash. He's still somewhat confused, and yells at them to wait up, but Vigoroth falls on him from the tree, surprising him. As the rest of them arrive at the Center, they see Norman leaning over the front desk in a deep conversation with Joy, which is enough to make them nervous. Nurse Joy recognizes them and tells Norman that they're there. They all greet him, and pretend they don't know anything, as he asks about their journey. But they're too shocked to talk, but Brock is still a bit blind to what's happening and is a little jealous of Norman. Norman also knows Brock from when he visited that time, but he didn't know about how flirtatious he was. Quickly, Brock runs and starts flirting with Joy as usual, but Kenny gets mad and pulls him away.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket put their plan to steal Norman's Pokémon into motion as they take on Ash with {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Seviper lashes Pikachu with a {{m|Poison Tail}}, while {{p|Cacnea}} attacks Slakoth with {{m|Pin Missile}}. While they all run with Ash, except Slaking who's still asleep, Seviper fires another Poison Tail, breaking the door to the place down and knocking them all out. Suddenly, to his luck, Norman, Joy, Caroline, Kenny and his friends arrive on the scene. Norman is particularly unhappy to see Team Rocket [[AG003|again]]. He leaps out of the way to evade a Poison Tail and Pin Missile, but the attacks instead strike Norman's surprise fireworks. With rage, Norman yells in a booming voice for Slaking to wake up. Slaking charges at them angrily, and fires a {{m|Focus Punch}}, blasting them into oblivion.  


Back in the jungle, Team Rocket arrives at a door, which they think is the Gym. As they go in, they notice a machine, and immediately realizes it isn't. Jessie remembers that the Gym is in the other direction. Back at the Center, Brock has finally lost his marbles, and blows up at Norman about how Caroline is worried sick at home about him, and how Joy is meant to be with him instead of Norman. Kenny then gets extremely aggravated, and pulls Brock away again, dragging him out. Even May is stunned at Brock pulling something like that. Suddenly, a very angry Caroline appears in the doorway, and tells him off for what she knows. Everyone is surprised to see her, especially Norman. When she asks for an explanation, he says he's just visiting, and they all fall over. They keep trying to squeeze it out of him, but he openly denies it and stays silent, even when Kenny asks him. In the woods, Team Rocket sees Ash and Pikachu sitting with the Slakoth line trio, and jumps out at a perfect opportunity. They say their {{motto}} and attack Ash with {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Back at the Center, there's a big affair brawl going on. Norman feels bad about what he's done, and says he loves Caroline with all his heart, but it's hard for Caroline to forgive him. The kids are on the side that they should unite as a family once again. As the argument continues, Max breaks out into tears, and goes on about how he misses living with them as a family, and he loves them both deeply, and that his father is like a hero to him, and he doesn't know what he'd do if they were apart. Caroline is actually really touched by Max's words, as is Norman. Now it looks like he's given them something to think about, since they both deeply love their children.
Norman is still angry that his anniversary present for Caroline has been destroyed. The gesture surprises everyone, and Nurse Joy adds that she can have another fireworks display ready by tonight. Norman gladly thanks Joy, and as agreed Joy finishes fixing it, they set off the machine, and Beautifly-shaped fireworks are shot into the air. Joy also apologizes about being secretive, but she reveals that Norman knew that she is also a fireworks technician. He wanted to arrange a special gift for Caroline to celebrate their anniversary, with the Beautifly fireworks commemorating that day in the flower field with all the Beautifly. Caroline apologizes to her husband for her suspicions, and wishes him a happy anniversary as they hug. While Norman goes in to get some more drinks, Caroline remembers their special day. When Norman returns, he informs Ash that he will use Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking in their match tomorrow. Max, however, still insists that Ash doesn't stand a chance, but Ash is confident. Though May seems to have mixed feelings about who will win, and who to cheer on.
 
Seviper attacks Pikachu with {{m|Poison Tail}}, while {{p|Cacnea}} attacks Slakoth with {{m|Pin Missile}}. While they all run with Ash (except Slaking who's still asleep), Seviper fires another Poison Tail, breaking the door to the place down and knocking them all out. Suddenly, to his luck, Norman, Joy, Caroline, Kenny and the kids come to the rescue. Norman is the only one that can control them, and he looks especially angry they attack with Poison Tail and Pin Missile, destroying that machine. With rage, Norman yells in a booming voice for Slaking to wake up. It may be heavily sleeping, but it can hear him. Slaking then charges at them angrily, and fires a {{m|Focus Punch}}, blasting them to oblivion. However, Norman is still angry that his machine has been destroyed. That's a real disappointment to everyone else as well, but Joy happens to be able to fix it. Norman gladly thanks Joy, but Caroline looks a bit jealously paranoid again, until Brock comes and starts flirting with Joy, only to be dragged away by Max. When Joy finishes fixing it, they set off the machine, and Beautifly-shaped fireworks are shot into the air. Joy also apologizes about being secretive, but she reveals that Norman knew that she is also a fireworks technician. He wanted to arrange a special gift for Caroline to celebrate their anniversary, the Beautifly fireworks commemorating that day in the flower field with all the Beautifly. Everyone cheers as they hug once again.
 
While Norman goes in to get some more drinks, Caroline tells them about their wedding and their honeymoon, and the symbolism of Beautifly to them. Then he comes back, thanks Ash for saving his Pokémon, and tells him that he has convinced him he is a worthy Trainer, and he can have the battle tomorrow. Max, however, still insists that Ash doesn't stand a chance, but Ash is motivated as usual. May seems to have mixed feelings about who will win, and who to root for. It will all be determined tomorrow.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{an|May}} and [[Max]] reunite with their parents.
* {{an|Brock}} meets [[Norman]] and [[Caroline]] for the first time.
* {{an|Brock}} meets [[Norman]] and [[Caroline]] for the first time.
* {{Ash}} prepares for his [[Gym]] battle with [[Norman]].
* {{Ash}} prepares for his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with Norman.
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====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Slaking}} ({{OP|Norman|Slaking}})
* {{p|Slaking}} ({{OP|Norman|Slaking}})
* {{p|Slakoth}} ([[Norman]]'s)
* {{p|Slakoth}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* {{p|Slakoth}} ([[Norman]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Slakoth}} ([[Norman]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Slaking}} ({{OP|Norman|Slaking}}; debut)
* {{p|Slaking}} ({{OP|Norman|Slaking}}; debut)
* {{p|Beautifly}} (flashback)
* {{p|Beautifly}} (multiple; flashback)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This episode's English title is the third which is a pun on the name of the television series ''{{wp|Love, American Style}}''. The other two are ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'' and ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]''.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is the third based on the name of the television series ''{{wp|Love, American Style}}''. The other two are ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'' and ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]''. All of them were dubbed by [[4Kids Entertainment]].
* This is the first episode in which [[Karen Neill]] voices [[Caroline]].
* This is the first episode in which [[Karen Neill]] voices [[Caroline]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When {{an|May}} checks her [[Pokédex]] on {{p|Slakoth}} and {{p|Slaking}}, her finger isn't covered by her glove, similar to Ash.
[[FIle:AG069 error.png|thumb|200px|May's skin tone]]
* After {{TRT}} has said their {{motto}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} speaks without moving his lips.
* {{an|Brock}} says that it is nice to meet [[Norman]] again. However, he was on his own, prior to {{Ash}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Max]] meeting up with him.
* For some reason, the local [[Nurse Joy]] knows {{an|Brock}}, but she has never met him before.
* When May checks her [[Pokédex]] on {{p|Slakoth}} and {{p|Slaking}}, her hand is colored like Ash's.
** This was only in the dub, however. In the Japanese version, Nurse Joy made no such mentions.
* May explains to Brock why she and Max aren't allowed to watch Norman's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s, even though she already told him why in a [[AG016|previous episode]].
* Brock says that it is nice to meet [[Norman]] again. However, he was on his own, prior to {{Ash}}, May, and [[Max]] meeting up with him.
* After {{TRT}} recites their {{motto}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} speaks without moving his lips.
* After Team Rocket is blasted off by Slaking, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} disappears. Despite this, however, Wobbuffet's voice can be heard during the blast-off.
* In the English dub, the local [[Nurse Joy]] knows both Ash and Brock, but she has never met either of them before. In the Japanese version, Nurse Joy made no such mentions.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* Norman's suspected affair with Nurse Joy is not as explicitly stated in the dub.  
* Norman's suspected affair with Nurse Joy is not as explicitly stated in the English dub, which implies Norman and [[Caroline]] had a fight over him forgetting the anniversary.
** Also, when Ash first sees Norman talking to Nurse Joy, Norman is not blushing as heavily as in the Japanese version.
** Also, when Ash first sees Norman talking to Nurse Joy, Norman is not blushing as heavily as in the Japanese version.
* In the English dub, [[James]] thinks the machine is a rocket launcher. In the original Japanese version, he thinks it is a fireworks machine.


====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Combusken}}?
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Combusken}}?
* Choices: {{p|Nuzleaf}}, {{p|Togetic}}, {{p|Flareon}}
* Choices: {{p|Nuzleaf}}, {{p|Togetic}}, {{p|Flareon}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose {{p|Togetic}}, you were right!
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Togetic, you were right!


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Love, Petalburg Style!
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AG069   EP343
トウカジムの危機！家庭の危機！！
Touka Gym Crisis! Household Crisis!!
First broadcast
Japan March 25, 2004
United States March 12, 2005
English themes
Opening This Dream
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening アドバンス・アドベンチャー
Ending スマイル ②
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 十川誠志 Masashi Sogo
Storyboard 秦義人 Yoshito Hata
Assistant director 秦義人 Yoshito Hata
Animation director 宍戸久美子 Kumiko Shishido
Additional credits

Love, Petalburg Style! (Japanese: トウカジムの危機！家庭の危機！！ Touka Gym Crisis! Household Crisis!!) is the 69th episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 343rd episode of the Pokémon animated series. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 25, 2004, and in the United States on March 12, 2005.

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Blurb

Ash and friends finally arrive in Petalburg City. Ash heads to the Pokémon Center (PC) to take care of his team while everyone else visits May and Max's house. At the PC, Ash sees Norman talking to Nurse Joy.

At the house, Norman's wife Caroline makes everyone lunch, and she seems very upset. The kids check out the greenhouse where Norman keeps his Pokémon, and his assistant Kenny explains that Norman has been going to the PC everyday to see Nurse Joy. The kids rush to the PC to yell at their father, just as Ash arrives at the house. Caroline shows up at the PC with her luggage and tells Norman she's leaving.

Back at the greenhouse, Ash checks out Norman's Pokémon and gets into a battle with Team Rocket. Everyone returns to the house in the middle of the battle, and something in the greenhouse is damaged that makes Norman very upset. He has his Slaking use Focus Punch on Team Rocket to send them blasting off.

It turns out that Nurse Joy was actually helping Norman prepare a fireworks display for his wedding anniversary, but it was ruined during the battle. Nurse Joys repairs the display, and that night they all watch the fireworks together.

Plot

The group has finally returned to Petalburg City, where May and Max are looking forward to seeing their parents, and Ash is after another Gym battle. As they walk through downtown, they spot yet another poster of Norman, and realize he must be pretty famous and idolized here as well. Max and May already knew this, of course, and that he's been undefeated for a while. However, Ash is confident in his team. While Ash splits up and goes to heal at the Pokémon Center, Max and May visit home with Brock. When they get there, Norman's apprentice Kenny greets them at the doorstep, but he quickly changes to a suspicious tone when the children ask about their father. Max and May are left utterly confused, but before they can say anything, Caroline, their mother comes and greets them. She too is acting suspicious and invites everyone inside to enjoy some lunch.

Ash and Pikachu have arrived at the Pokémon Center, and Ash is surprised to see that aside from Nurse Joy being there, Norman is leaning over the front desk engaged in a deep conversation with her. Ash, however, is only psyched about having the Gym battle and proving that he's gotten stronger. Norman is quick to say farewell to Nurse Joy, but the chuckle filled goddbye only leaves Ash curious as to what they're hiding.

Meanwhile, Meowth has dragged his teammates to the Petalburg Gym's greenhouse, trying to devise a new plan. Meowth explains that the twerps are going to the Gym for a battle, and perhaps they can use the old hide-underground-and-snag trick. Back at their lodge, Max and May are eating and bragging about their journeys, and adventures with Team Rocket. They tell them about Ash and he's here to challenge dad once again, but once again, Caroline stops dead in her cooking at that mention. Kenny quickly walks in and steers them off that subject by asking about their adventures. May mentions that her best Pokémon now is Beautifly, but this only infuriates Caroline more. Kenny quickly steps in, through Max mentions that Beautifly helped May to win some Contests. Caroline is now nearly losing her temper, though she turns around and pretends that nothing is amiss. Soon after, Kenny takes Max, May, and Brock into the greenhouse to explain the situation. He begins to warn them that this may give them a nasty shock, but before he gets to it, Max jumps in excitement. They turn around, and notice their old friend Vigoroth hanging from a branch, and Max quickly hugs it. Kenny is again interrupted, this time by the arrival of a Slakoth, and May quickly checks it out on her Pokédex. Max notices a Slaking resting nearby, so May grabs some info from the Pokédex again. Now, Kenny is getting sick of waiting, so he asks them to kindly listen to him.

As they crowd around, he whispers that rumor has it that Norman has been visiting the Pokémon Center a lot recently and is in love with the local Nurse Joy. Max refutes Kenny’s claims, adding that a lot of people visit the Pokémon Center and yell. Kenny adds that Caroline has been frustrated with the situation, and the mention of “Beautifly” really angers her. Inside the house, Caroline is busy packing her possessions and places a photograph of her and Norman surrounded by Beautifly facedown. Ash suddenly arrives at the greenhouse, interrupting the secret conversation. Team Rocket suddenly notices the twerps, but Meowth declares that Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking would make better presents for the Boss. Vigoroth to wake him up, and Slakoth and Slaking to help him relax after a long day's work. Jessie and James love that idea and decide to go through with it.

Ash informs the others that he saw Norman at the Center talking to Nurse Joy, though the information only alarms everyone. Brock is determined to solve this, calling himself the original "love doctor" as he leads everyone to the local Center. Ash, meanwhile, decides to remain behind after seeing Norman’s Vigoroth. May and the others enter the lobby and they’re all shocked to see Norman speaking with Nurse Joy. Norman notices everyone and happily greets them. May and Max are unable to speak to their father, while Brock pipes up and suggests they have a talk. Brock, however, gets side-tracked by the sight of Nurse Joy, though Kenny pulls him away. He returns to confronting Norman, adding that Caroline is worried sick at home about him, and how Joy is meant to be with him instead of Norman. Kenny gets extremely aggravated, and pulls Brock away again, dragging him out. Even May is stunned at Brock pulling something like that. Suddenly, a very angry Caroline, with her suitcase in hand, arrives at the Center and reveals she is leaving. Norman doesn't explain still, and Caroline repeats that she is going somewhere else. Norman, however, remains dense. Kenny eventually explains the rumored situation to Norman and Nurse Joy, and the tale takes the pair aback. Caroline reiterates that she cannot forgive him for being unfaithful, especially on the day of their wedding anniversary. May and Kenny urge Caroline and Norman to figure things out, but Max demands that they give Norman the benefit of the doubt. Caroline understands Max's idolization for his father, but is still set on leaving. Though Norman smirks, before explaining that there has been a big misunderstanding. He calls for everyone to head back home where they can figure things out.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket put their plan to steal Norman's Pokémon into motion as they take on Ash with Seviper and Cacnea. Seviper lashes Pikachu with a Poison Tail, while Cacnea attacks Slakoth with Pin Missile. While they all run with Ash, except Slaking who's still asleep, Seviper fires another Poison Tail, breaking the door to the place down and knocking them all out. Suddenly, to his luck, Norman, Joy, Caroline, Kenny and his friends arrive on the scene. Norman is particularly unhappy to see Team Rocket again. He leaps out of the way to evade a Poison Tail and Pin Missile, but the attacks instead strike Norman's surprise fireworks. With rage, Norman yells in a booming voice for Slaking to wake up. Slaking charges at them angrily, and fires a Focus Punch, blasting them into oblivion.

Norman is still angry that his anniversary present for Caroline has been destroyed. The gesture surprises everyone, and Nurse Joy adds that she can have another fireworks display ready by tonight. Norman gladly thanks Joy, and as agreed Joy finishes fixing it, they set off the machine, and Beautifly-shaped fireworks are shot into the air. Joy also apologizes about being secretive, but she reveals that Norman knew that she is also a fireworks technician. He wanted to arrange a special gift for Caroline to celebrate their anniversary, with the Beautifly fireworks commemorating that day in the flower field with all the Beautifly. Caroline apologizes to her husband for her suspicions, and wishes him a happy anniversary as they hug. While Norman goes in to get some more drinks, Caroline remembers their special day. When Norman returns, he informs Ash that he will use Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking in their match tomorrow. Max, however, still insists that Ash doesn't stand a chance, but Ash is confident. Though May seems to have mixed feelings about who will win, and who to cheer on.

Major events

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Debuts

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Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

Pokémon Trainer's Choice: Togetic

Trivia

Errors

May's skin tone
  • Brock says that it is nice to meet Norman again. However, he was on his own, prior to Ash, May, and Max meeting up with him.
  • When May checks her Pokédex on Slakoth and Slaking, her hand is colored like Ash's.
  • May explains to Brock why she and Max aren't allowed to watch Norman's Gym battles, even though she already told him why in a previous episode.
  • After Team Rocket recites their motto, Pikachu speaks without moving his lips.
  • After Team Rocket is blasted off by Slaking, Wobbuffet disappears. Despite this, however, Wobbuffet's voice can be heard during the blast-off.
  • In the English dub, the local Nurse Joy knows both Ash and Brock, but she has never met either of them before. In the Japanese version, Nurse Joy made no such mentions.

Dub edits

  • Norman's suspected affair with Nurse Joy is not as explicitly stated in the English dub, which implies Norman and Caroline had a fight over him forgetting the anniversary.
    • Also, when Ash first sees Norman talking to Nurse Joy, Norman is not blushing as heavily as in the Japanese version.
  • In the English dub, James thinks the machine is a rocket launcher. In the original Japanese version, he thinks it is a fireworks machine.

Pokémon Trainer's Choice

  • Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle Combusken?
  • Choices: Nuzleaf, Togetic, Flareon
  • Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Togetic, you were right!

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