In The Pines

Chapter 8

This had been an eventful week for the Pines family, yet a boring one for Pacifica. Stan had decided to run for mayor of Gravity Falls with Dipper and Mabel as his campaign managers. At the begining of his campaign he had a sit down with Pacifica.

"Look kid, don't take this the wrong way, but your not the most popular person in town. It would probably be best if you just stayed at the shack. Just until I win."

Pacifica hadn't left the shack much to begin with. While Dipper and Mabel, especially Mabel, had been trying to get her to go out more she still remained mostly reclusive.

Today was the day they elected a winner. She had been watching the news waiting to hear the results. In the end she wasn't sure what surprised her more. Stan scaling a mountain to save his family, or Stan winning. She waited patiently in the living room for everyone to return.

Stan, Dipper, and Mabel walked through the door cheering about Stan's victory."Paz he won!" Mabel jumped her way over to her friend. "Grunkle Stan actually won!"

"I saw it all on tv."

Stan sat in his chair and let out a sigh of relief. "Things are finally starting to go my way. Mayor Pines, I like the sound of that."

The election broadcast suddenly changed to the Gravity Falls news center. "This is Shandra Jimenez reporting a shocking turn of events in today's election news."

"Oh no." Dipper turned to see Stan leaning forward in his chair.

"Due to the discovery of an extensive criminal record Stan Pines has been disqualified from the race."

Stan shot out of his chair. "Ah no no! You've gotta be kidding me!"

Mabel looked up at him. "Grunkle Stan what did you do?"

"What didn't I do? I'm surprised they even let me run." He sat back down. "Guess it was doomed from the start."

Dipper put his hand on the arm of the couch. "I'm sorry Grunkle Stan. For what it's worth I think you as mayor would have been really fun."

Stan cracked a smile. "I got close to the dream. That counts for something."

Mabel reached into her sweater and removed a sash. "I made this for you. I know it's not official, but I think it fits."

Stan put on the sash displaying the words "Our hero" on it. Stan smiled and began to tear up.

"Mr. Pines are you crying?" Pacifica asked.

"Pffft no. I just have campaign glitter in my eyes. I've gotta go uhhhh... move some pugs!"

Stan rushed out of the room and out the front door. They trio stood in silence as they heard Stan start his car and drive away.

Dipper looked solemnly out the window before changing his gaze to his girlfriend. "Pacifica we need to talk."

"Oooooooooo." Mabel teased.

"It's not that kind of talk Mabel." He said with an eye roll.

"Mhm I'm suuuure. I'll give you two some privacy." Mabel walked backwards out of the room, grinning at the couple the whole time. When she was gone Pacifica looked to Dipper.

"Is everything ok?"

"For now, but that could change. And there's some stuff you'll need to know in case that happens."