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The Song

Bill and Harry are in a restaurant.

They hear a song.

I love this song!

This song is boring.

But it's very famous…

Yes, but it's also very old!

I don't like it very much.There's no guitar.

And it's too slow.

No, it's nice.

Listen to the piano!

And the words of the song are very beautiful.

But it's also a very important song.Why?

I remember hearing this song the night we met…

… thirty years ago!

Oh…

Do you understand why I love this song, honey?

Yes, I do.Harry gets up and looks at Bill.

Do you want to dance with me?

Of course.

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Send an Email

Lin and her grandmother, Lucy, are visiting Seattle. They are in a coffee shop.

It's nice to be here again.

When did you live in Seattle, Grandma?

Thirty years ago.

Let's go to a museum now.

Sure, after I go to the restroom.Lucy leaves the table. 

An old man walks into the cafe. He sees Lin.

You look like someone I knew many years ago!

Really?

I loved her very much.

I don't know where she is now…

Lucy returns from the bathroom.

Lucy! It's you!Do I know you?

It's me, Marco!

You never responded to my letters…

I never got your letters. I was sailing around the world.

Now you're here! We can finally be together!

Actually, I'm going to a museum with my granddaughter now.

Next time, send an email!

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A Great Teacher

Jennifer is outside of the school principal's office.

OK, I'm going to tell the principal that I want to leave this job.

I'm a bad teacher.

My students hate me!

Teaching is too hard.

She knocks on the door.No one answers.

Oscar comes out of his classroom.

Hello, Jennifer. Principal Stewart isn't in her office.

Can I help you?

Maybe… Can I talk to you?

Sure. But, first, I think you're a great teacher!

Really?Yes! Your students love you!

Some teachers leave school early.

But you always stay to help your students.

I know teaching isn't easy. But your students need you!

You're right…

I need to remember that.Sometimes I worry that I'm a bad teacher.

Yes, I know, Jennifer.

How do you know?

Well, you were talking very loudly outside of my classroom.

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Car Problem

Eddy is standing on the street.

He closes the trunk of a car.

Vikram walks past Eddy.

Are you OK, Eddy? You look worried.

Well, I borrowed this car and it won't start.

Hmm. Can I help you?

No. It's OK, Vikram.But I know what's wrong with the car.

Vikram, I know a lot about cars.

OK, well, you already started the car…

No, I didn't. I can't hear the engine.

Eddy, this is an electric car. It's quiet, and it doesn't use gas.

But I put gas in the car ten minutes ago.

What?! Where?

Right here.

Oh no, Eddy… That's the trunk!

60-----------------------Too Much Stuff

Lin comes home.

 Her grandmother Lucy's belongings are all over the living room.

What's going on? 

This place is really messy.

Sorry, my cousin Mae is coming to visit.

 You know how she's so neat and organized…

And she thinks you have too much stuff.

I know! I want to impress her by getting rid of some stuff.

OK, let me help.

Lin, you're the messiest person I know!

But I just watched a documentary about an organization expert. I know what I'm talking about.

First, you have to organize your belongings…

That's obvious, and I already did that.

Lucy points to three piles of stuff.

That pile is stuff that I want to keep.

That pile is stuff that I don't want to throw out.

And that pile is stuff that I love.

But you're not throwing away anything! You're doing it wrong.

Several hours later, Lin and Lucy have finished reorganizing Lucy's belongings.

Lin proudly points at the new piles.

These are items that you use every day.

These items bring you happiness.

These items are important to you.

And we found one thing to throw out…

Yes! This ugly goat sculpture!

That's fine. I don't even know where it came from.

Lin puts the goat sculpture in the trash.

The doorbell rings. It's Lucy's cousin, Mae. Lucy invites her in.

Wow, the place looks so much neater than the last time I visited.

I'm so glad you like it!

But where's that gorgeous goat sculpture I gave you?

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Save the Animals!

Oscar is walking into the school where he works. He's wearing a long fur coat. Another teacher stops him.

Oscar, wait! Are you wearing a fur coat?

Yes, isn't it gorgeous? It belonged to my uncle. Fur coats were very fashionable when he was young.

Uh… yes, but I don't know if it's still OK to wear a fur coat. Especially not today, because—

Oh, Paul! You don't know anything about fashion.

Oscar and Paul get to the school building and see kids in front of a sign that says: "Save the animals!"

What's this?

This is what I was trying to tell you… The kids are protesting to save the animals from the fur industry.

Lily walks over holding a bucket of red paint.

The fur industry is cruel! Take off that coat, or I'm going to throw this paint on you.

This coat is vintage! It was my uncle's! I didn't hurt any animals!

Yes, but your uncle did. Take it off.

It's cold right now! And this is the warmest coat I have!

You want to hurt animals so you can be warm and stylish?

Oscar turns to Paul.

See, Paul? I told you this coat was stylish.

I know you're my art teacher, but I have to do this.

Lily holds up the bucket of paint.

Wait!

My coat isn't real fur.

It isn't?

Why didn't you just say that?

I wanted everyone to think I was wearing an expensive fur coat.

Oh. In that case, you can have this paint back. I stole it from your classroom.

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Junior's New Business

Eddy comes home from work. His son Junior is excitedly waiting for him.

Dad, look what I got!

Junior proudly shows his dad a new video game.

The new Space Viking game? Where did you get the money for that?

From my new business. I'm cleaning windows in the neighborhood. 

My first customer was Bea!

I love having my own business. The pay is great!

Wow, I'm impressed. I bet you worked really hard!

Yeah, I'm tired! Can we play my game now?

The next morning, on his way to work, Eddy notices that his neighbor Bea's windows are extremely dirty.

Eddy goes back into the building and knocks on Bea's door.

Oh, hi, Eddy!

Bea, did Junior clean your windows?

Well… I paid him ten dollars, but he hasn't washed them yet.

Oh no. I'm so sorry.

It's OK. He's just a kid. But the other neighbors are pretty upset.

Other neighbors? How many others?

When Junior gets home from school, his father is waiting for him.

Is something wrong, Dad?

Yes. I was late for work today because I spent the morning cleaning windows.

Are you starting a window cleaning business too?

No. I was cleaning the windows you promised to clean. Why did you take money without doing the work?

I tried to clean the window, but I'm not tall enough to reach them!

But I'm growing, so I should be able to reach them soon.

Oh, Junior.

Junior walks back outside.

Wow, Dad, you really did a great job on all those windows. They're perfect and shiny now!

Yes, I know.

Would you like to be my new business partner?

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On the News

Zari and Lily are watching the news on TV.

A reporter is interviewing a woman who rescued a boy from a lake.

I wish I could be on the news.

Really? I would hate all that attention.

I wouldn't! I would be a great hero.

That sounds like a nightmare to me.

I have an idea! We should rescue someone.

You rescue. I'll watch.

Zari and Lily walk around the neighborhood.

I'm going to help that man cross the street.

Why? There are no cars coming.

Zari runs to help the man.

Excuse me, sir. Can I help you cross this busy street?

What? I don't need help!

But I thought older people need help crossing the street…

I'm only forty-five!

Zari runs back to Lily.

Well, that was a bad idea.

You're right.

Let's find a burning building and I'll rescue someone.

Maybe we should go home before you get hurt.

I could rescue a cat from a tree…

What cat?

That cat.

Zari points at a cat resting on the sidewalk.

That cat is not in a tree.

Not yet.

Zari grabs the cat and starts climbing a tree.

Zari, this is a terrible idea.

Later, Junior is at his home watching the news on TV.

Dad, look! A reporter is interviewing my babysitter, Zari!

I've climbed up this tree to talk to this embarrassed young girl.

Now, you said you were trying to rescue a cat… but where's the cat?

Uh, the cat climbed down. And I got stuck in the tree.

Wow! I guess it's pretty easy to get on the news.

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Secret Place

Zari and Lily are hanging out on the roof of their apartment building.

It's so cool up here. Why don't we ever come to the roof?

They notice a large cardboard box making noise.

What is that?

Zari looks inside the box and sees Junior playing a video game.

Junior, what are you doing in this box?

Hi. This is my secret place. I come here to be by myself.

Cool!

Thanks, but please don't tell anyone about it.

We won't.

The next day, Junior goes back to his secret place on the roof, but Lily and Zari are already there.

Hi Junior! Look, we brought some lights and decorations.

This place is even cooler now.

But it's not secret anymore.

Hello? I heard footsteps up here.

Their neighbor Bea joins them.

Whoa, what is this?

This used to be my favorite place.

Wow, there's a great view up here.

I have an extra couch.

Should I bring it up?

Definitely. Is that OK, Junior?

Fine, but no one else can know about this place.

The next day when Junior goes to the roof, he hears music and voices.

Lily, Zari, and Bea are hanging out on the roof with a bunch of their neighbors, including Lucy and Eddy.

Dad?

Junior! I'm so glad you're here! This is where everyone hangs out now!

Hi Junior! We're going to have a dance party! Come join us!

That's OK, I'm going to go now.

Where?

Ahhh… To find a new secret place.

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Eddy's Tears

Vikram is stirring a pot of soup at the stove while his friend Eddy cuts vegetables next to him.

How was your date with Mira last night?

I thought it was amazing, but now I don't know. I think she might break up with me.

Eddy gives Vikram a bowl of carrots. Vikram adds them to the pot

Really? What did she say?

She wants me to be more sensitive.

Oh, you can definitely do that! Cut this into slices, please.

Vikram gives Eddy a potato.

I'm trying to be more sensitive, but it's very hard.

Have you tried writing in a journal?

Yes, I did!

How was it?

I fell asleep.

Hmm, OK. Have you tried talking to a therapist?

Eddy gives Vikram a bowl of potatoes. Vikram adds them to the pot.

Yes, I did.

And?

The therapist fell asleep.

I see. Can you cut these onions?

Sure. I really like Mira. I don't want her to break up with me.

Eddy's eyes begin to fill with tears.

Eddy! Look at you! You're being more sensitive!

Eddy wipes the tears out of his eyes.

You just need to talk about how you feel more often!

No, I think I just need to cut onions when I'm with Mira!

Eddy puts two onions in his pocket.

Can I keep these?

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Surprise Party

Lily and Zari see Vikram buying balloons in a store.

Hi, Vikram. Nice balloons!

Thanks, it's my wife's birthday. I'm having a surprise party for her.

But Priti is here!

We just saw her in the store.

Oh no! She left work early? If she sees me, the party won't be a surprise.

Can you distract Priti?

I need to go home and set up the party.

Sure, we'll help you.

Zari and Lily find Priti holding a bottle of shampoo.

Hi Priti! Do you use that shampoo?

Oh, hi! Yes, I do.

I heard that it has dangerous chemicals in it.

But it's organic.

You should read the ingredients.

Yeah, and you should look up all the ingredients on your phone… right now.

I don't have time for that. I'm going home.

Priti walks away.

She can't go home yet! Vikram needs more time.

Priti walks out of the store. Lily and Zari quickly run over to her. Lily is holding a wallet.

Priti! You dropped your wallet.

That's not mine.

Uh… she meant your keys!

Zari pulls keys out of her pocket.

Those aren't my keys.

Priti tries to walk away, and Zari runs in front of her and falls on the ground.

Ow!

Zari, are you OK?

No, I feel really sick!

Zari pretends to faint.

Oh no. Please help her.

Priti looks at Zari and Lily. She thinks for a moment.

OK. I'll call an ambulance.

Zari sits up.

Don't call an ambulance!

Look, she's feeling better now.

OK, you're both being silly, and I don't have time.

My husband is having a surprise party for me, and I can't be late.

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I'm Fine!

Lucy broke her arm while she was rock climbing. She is wearing a cast.

Lucy's granddaughter, Lin, hired a nurse to help her at home.

I told you that I don't need a nurse!

It's just for a few days, while you recover.

I'm fine! Have fun on your trip!

Don't worry, I'll take good care of you.

I don't need help. Go babysit someone else!

Grandma! Please, just let him help.

Lin leaves Lucy with the nurse, Gilberto. Lucy ignores him and walks outside.

Gilberto follows Lucy and immediately sees her climbing up an old ladder to pick some oranges from a tree.

Lucy, you can't climb a ladder!

You just had an operation!

I'm fine! I just wanted to make some fresh orange juice.

Lucy goes into the dining room and puts the oranges in a bowl.

Hmm. I think this table would look better by the window.

Wait!

Lucy pushes the heavy table across the room. Gilberto runs over to her.

You really should let me help you. You don't want to hurt yourself again!

I didn't need any help.

The doctor said you need to rest.

I'm full of energy! I'm going to make us lunch now.

If you're not going to listen to me, then I'm going outside.

Gilberto exits.

Finally, he's gone!

Lucy grabs a jar of pickled vegetables.

And tries to open it.

Ugh. How can I do this with one hand?

Lucy tries again, but she can't open the jar.

Uh… Gilberto?

Gilberto returns and sees Lucy with the jar. He smiles.

Hello, Lucy. Is there something you would like to say to me?

Yes… I need your help.

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Dating‌ ‌Apps‌

Eddy and his neighbor, Bea, are watching a movie.

Ahhh… I want my life to be like a romantic comedy.

So, you want a woman to fall in love with you after you spill coffee on her? That's not realistic.

Yeah, you're right. I'm going to be alone forever!

Come on, Eddy, that's not true!

Have you tried a dating app?

They don't work for me. I always forget my password.

Eddy, how are you this bad with technology!?

Bea grabs Eddy's phone.

Here. I set up a profile on the dating app for you. Your password is "password."

Why did you write that I like sports, romantic comedies, and spending time with my son?

Because it's true!

I sound like a boring person.

Just then, Eddy's phone beeps.

I have a match already!

Eddy's phone beeps twelve more times.

Whoa! You have a lot of matches.

The next morning, Bea comes over to Eddy's apartment.

Good morning, neighbor! I brought you coffee!

Eddy says nothing. He is quickly typing on his phone.

Are you talking to one of your matches on the app?

Yes… well, I'm talking to… a few of them.

Wait, are you wearing the same clothes from yesterday? You look exhausted!

I've been awake all night!

What? Why?

This dating app! Women keep messaging me!

Bea looks at Eddy's phone.

Wait, you're messaging ninety-eight women? Did you accept every request? You have to say no to some of them!

But any one of these women could be my soulmate. And… I wouldn't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

Bea takes Eddy's phone away.

You're too nice for dating apps, Eddy.

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The Best Cookies

Junior and Eddy are in Vikram's kitchen.

It's so great that you're letting us try new cookie recipes for your bakery.

And when your bakery opens, we'll have free cookies for the rest of our lives!

Let me get my notebook, and then you can try the cookies.

Vikram leaves. Eddy and Junior look at a plate of cookies on the table.

They look so good. Maybe we should try one now.

Vikram told us to wait!

But they're probably still warm…

I guess we could try a very small bite…

Junior grabs one of the cookies, takes a bite, and immediately spits it out.

Yuck! This cookie is terrible!

Vikram is an amazing baker. You probably picked a bad cookie.

Eddy takes a bite of a cookie.

Hmm. It's kind of dry and hard.

Eddy tastes another cookie.

They definitely have a unique flavor.

Did he forget to add the sugar?

Junior, we have to tell Vikram that we like these cookies.

I thought you said we should always be honest!

If we tell him how weird these cookies are, he'll feel really bad.

Vikram comes back into the kitchen.

Are you ready to try my cookies?

We already tried them! They're so good!

And now we have to go!

But… the cookies are still in the oven.

Vikram goes to the oven and takes out a pan of cookies.

We ate the cookies that were on the table!

The ones shaped like bones? Those are dog treats.

We ate dog food?!

Oh, these are pretty good for dog treats! I'm impressed!

I think I'm going to be sick.

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The Principal's Office

Eddy is sitting across from Principal Williams at his son Junior's school.

Usually, Junior is a perfect student. 

He's smart, kind, and polite. But recently, he has been misbehaving.

Oh no, what did he do now?

He released a pigeon in the cafeteria.

Where did he get a pigeon?

And last week, he took apart the science teacher's chair.

Wow! I didn't know he could do that.

And the week before that, he filled my office with balloons.

That probably took hours!

Is everything OK at home?

I thought so, until now.

Why don't we talk to him together?

Junior enters the office and sits down.

Junior, we are both very worried about you.

That's one thing you have in common!

Also, you both like Italian food and soccer.

Sorry that you're missing the big soccer game on TV right now, Dad.

I really wanted to watch that game.

I did too.

Do you guys want to talk about soccer alone? Should I leave?

Junior, we need to talk about your behavior at school.

You can do that without me. And then you can talk about everything else that you have in common, like being single.

Why does it matter that we're both single?

I think I know what's going on.

Junior, are you getting in trouble on purpose because you want me to date your father?

Of course! You both love to punish me, so you should be together!

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Is She Mad at Me?

Lily and Zari are eating lunch at school. Zari stares at her phone.

This is awful. I texted Maggie to ask if she wanted to hang out this weekend, but she's ignoring me.

Wait. I thought we were hanging out this weekend. We're going to a concert.

I want Maggie to come too!

The last time we went to a concert with her, she sang louder than the band!

Lily, don't be mean. Why hasn't Maggie texted me back? Is she mad at me?

Why would anyone be mad at you?

Maybe it's because we wore the same sweater yesterday.

Even I have that sweater.

Or maybe it's because I got a better grade than her in math class?

You get better grades than everybody.

Oh no! There she is.

Zari stands up and nervously waves at Maggie. Maggie looks away.

Did you see that? She is mad at me!

Wow, I think you're right…

Lily angrily walks over to Maggie.

Maggie tries to hide her face with a textbook.

Uhh… I can still see you.

Hi, Lily.

Why are you ignoring Zari?

I'm not ignoring her…

But Zari said you haven't texted her back.

Yeah, because… I don't want to hang out with you.

Wait, you haven't been hanging out with Zari because of me?

Yes. You're always so mean.

Oh… sorry…

Please come to the concert.

Zari and I both want you to come.

Really? Great! We're going to have so much fun singing every song!

Great…

Lily walks back to Zari.

What did she say?! Was she mad at me?

Uh… yeah, but don't worry. I fixed everything.

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Tiny Hat

Bea arrives at a fashion show wearing a new designer outfit.

Her guest, Lin, arrives wearing torn jeans and an old sweater.

Lin! What are you wearing?

What are you wearing? That's the smallest hat I've ever seen.

Tiny hats are the new trend. I asked you to wear a cool outfit!

This is my cool outfit.

But your pants have holes in them! And you're wearing a sweater that I threw in the trash.

Yeah, it's comfortable. Why do you even care what I'm wearing?

Because you're my guest, and I came here to impress the fashion designer Mona Ma!

That's why you're wearing a tiny hat?

If I interview Mona Ma, it will really help my career!

A photographer approaches Bea and Lin.

Excuse me, can I take your photo?

Oh… can we have our photos taken separately?

Bea steps away from Lin and the photographer takes a photo.

So I'm not cool enough to be photographed with you?

That's not it, Lin! You just don't understand fashion like I do.

Suddenly the fashion designer Mona Ma excitedly walks over to them.

Sorry to interrupt, but may I say something? You have the best outfit at this fashion show.

Oh! Thank you—

Actually, I was talking to your friend. Where did you get those sandals?

I found them outside my apartment building.

They were sitting next to a sign that said "free sandals."

Hahaha! You're hilarious! I must take a photo with you.

Sure! Can my friend be in the photo too? She's my stylist.

I am?

Yes, you gave me this sweater.

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The Videotape

Eddy brings his son, Junior, home from school.

How was school today?

Terrible! The teacher gave me a big part in a play.

That's great!

No! I'm very nervous!

Acting is easy! I was the star of a play when I was your age.

I was nervous, too. But it was fun!

I don't know…

It was recorded on videotape. Do you want to watch it?

Sure! What's a videotape?

Eddy searches in the closet.

Here, this is a videotape!

How do we turn it on?

Ha ha, you watch it with a VCR!

But I don't have one.

Eddy and Junior go to Lucy's apartment.

Lucy, do you have a VCR?

No. I watch movies on my laptop, like a normal person.

We want to watch a play I was in.

My dad was the star!

Ha, I want to see that. Let's ask Bea.

Eddy, Junior, and Lucy go to Bea's apartment.

Bea, you make videos! Can you play this videotape?

Hmm… I don't have a VCR, but Lily might. She loves old movies.

They go to Lily's apartment.

Lily, do you have a VCR?

We want to watch this videotape of Eddy in a school play.

Of course. Old technology is cool. Also, that sounds hilarious.

They sit down in Lily's living room and watch the videotape.

That's me!

Is that you singing?

No. I'm behind the kid who is singing!

You're the kid wearing the tree costume?

Yeah.

But you said you were the star.

I felt like I was.

What part do you have in your play, Junior?

I'm playing a rock.

Awesome! My son's going to be a star!

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Remove This Statue

Zari finds Lily standing outside of the school building. Lily is holding a sign.

What are you doing?

Read my sign.

It says, "Remove this statue." What statue?

Lily points to the statue of a man in front of the school.

The man our school is named after?

Yes. He stole this land from the people who lived here first.

Really?

And then he made them all leave their homes.

That's terrible! I'm protesting with you!

Remove this statue!

The principal walks up to Zari and Lily.

Girls, please go to class.

Not until you remove this statue.

Lily takes out a pair of handcuffs and locks herself to the statue.

Whoa.

Zari and I will stay here all day if we have to.

But Lily? I have to leave at noon. I have a math test today!

What's more important, Zari? Grades? Or justice?

It's great that you care about justice…

But I'm going to have to call your parents if you don't go to class.

Lily's right! We're staying here until you remove this statue!

Zari grabs the key to Lily's handcuffs and throws it into the street. It falls into a drain.

Zari! I only had that one key! And we have tickets to a concert tonight!

What's more important: a concert or justice?

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My Horse Hates Me

Zari and Lily are at a farm in the countryside.

I can't believe we're going to ride horses. I think I'm allergic to them.

It'll be fun. Horses are magical creatures!

Horses are dangerous animals, and you can't trust them.

I've heard that if you look into a horse's eyes, then you can see the future.

Why are we friends?

Zari ignores Lily and points to a white horse.

I want that one!

That horse is very challenging.

I love challenges!

Lily, you should ride the black one! She's so pretty!

I must warn you. That horse is very old, and she doesn't have a lot of energy.

Perfect.

Zari gets on the white horse, and he immediately starts running away from the farm.

Stop! Please, stop!

The horse suddenly stops, and Zari almost falls off.

This horse is trying to kill me!

Lily rides her horse over to Zari.

I don't think you're doing it right.

He's crazy. I can't control him!

My horse is so calm. I think we have a special connection.

You have a connection already?

Are you jealous?

No! I just need to spend more time with my horse…

Ah-choo!

Lily sneezes, and Zari's horse jumps.

Zari falls into a puddle of water.

My horse hates me! I give up.

Mine is pretty cool. She lets me hug her.

Lily leans forward and hugs her horse.

I think I like horses more than people.

Lily rides away. Zari looks into her horse's eyes.

Oh no, I can see my future.

I think I'm going to have a difficult ride back to the farm.

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The Mountain

Junior sits in class on a Monday morning. Everyone takes out their notebooks.

Who wants to read their essay about what they did this weekend?

Junior raises his hand.

I want to read my essay!

Junior stands up and begins to read.

On Saturday morning, I climbed an enormous mountain. I woke up very early. It was very cold…

Which mountain?

Please wait until I'm done to ask questions. Thank you.

I was all alone, and it was still dark when I started to climb.

Is this true?

Yes, it's true, Andy. Be quiet.

I climbed for an hour and then I sat down to rest. I could hear wild dogs barking nearby. I was scared they were going to find me and eat me.

You really climbed for an hour?

I'm very athletic.

I climbed so high that I started to feel weak. I was so hungry. I didn't have any food.

I didn't have a phone to call for help.

Just as I reached the top of the mountain, I fainted.

Wow, Junior. This is an incredible story. You have quite an imagination!

I didn't imagine it!

What happened next, Junior!?

My dad opened the door.

What?

Dad said, "Junior, why are you sitting on that pile of clothes I just washed? It looks like a mountain."

Then he said, "You need to fold all of those clothes if you want pancakes."

So, wait… the story is you had to fold some clothes before your dad made you pancakes?

Yes—and it almost killed me.

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I Can Predict the Future

Bea and Lin are walking down the street.

Do you want to go get a drink?

I can't. I have to go home and finish a presentation for a client.

No, you don't!

Yes, I do, I have a meeting with this client tomorrow.

Trust me, you don't have to worry about that meeting.

How could you possibly know that?

Well, because I can predict the future. I'm a psychic.

Is that a joke?

No! Seriously, I predict the future all the time.

Prove it.

You see that dog over there? He's going to stop and smell that tree.

Lin points to a dog, who then smells a tree.

That was easy! That's what all dog do.

Just then, Bea gets a text.

That's Joe. He wants to go on a date.

Bea checks her phone and sees that Lin is right.

Lucky guess. I told you yesterday that he likes me.

Don't be jealous because you're not a psychic like me.

Lin, look out!

Suddenly a truck drives by, splashing Lin with water.

Oh no! My clothes are soaked! We can't go to the bar now!

Hahahaha! You said you can predict the future. Why didn't you know that was going to happen?

Wow. Maybe I'm not a psychic…

Just then, Bea gets a call from her boss. She looks really disappointed.

Are you OK?

No. My meeting tomorrow is canceled. That client just fired our company.

Oh no! I'm sorry.

I spent so much time on that presentation!

Well, I did say that you had nothing to worry about…

Maybe you can predict the future after all.

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Pirate Land

Zari and Lily are at an amusement park.

Isn't Pirate Land the best?

No.

What do you want to do now? Go on the pirate ship? Visit the gift shop?

I want to go home and sleep.

We can't go until I find Paul. He works here. He got us these tickets to the park!

Then let's find him quickly. This park is stupid. Real pirates never sang and danced together.

Real pirates also never ate nachos, but you didn't complain when I bought you some.

Yes, but they're delicious. Do you want some?

Just then, Zari sees Paul.

There he is! Isn't he cute in that pirate costume?

He looks ridiculous. He has a parrot on his shoulder.

Oh no. I'm terrified of parrots!

You came here to talk to Paul. Just talk to him.

Zari and Lily walk over to Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Hi, Zari! Wow, umm… it's great to see you!

Squawk! Go away!

Zari shouts and jumps back.

I'm so sorry! Parrots don't understand what they're saying.

Oh… OK.

I wanted to tell you something, Zari.

Squawk! You're ugly!

I'm ugly?!

No! That's the parrot talking! I think you look great!

Zari, I wanted to ask you a question.

Yes?

Suddenly, the parrot flies off Paul's shoulder and lands in Lily's nachos.

My nachos!

Oh no! It's attacking us!

Zari screams and runs away.

Zari! Wait!

A few minutes later, Lily finds Zari next to the pirate ship.

That was hilarious.

I'm so embarrassed. We have to leave now.

No way, Pirate Land is great. And I need some more nachos.

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A Difficult Person

Vikram and Priti are enjoying a peaceful breakfast.

Suddenly, a car horn beeps loudly outside their house.

Who is making all of that noise so early in the morning?

That must be Justin.

Your old college roommate?

Yes. I'm giving him a tour of the city today. He wants to buy a place here.

You don't seem very excited.

Well, Justin is a difficult person. He's very…

The horn beeps four more times.

Rude?

Vikram goes outside and sees Justin in a shiny new car.

Justin is wearing expensive designer clothes.

Vikram! Wow. I forgot how small your house was! I keep telling you to get a bigger house, like mine!

Yes, I know. You sent me photos of your house… and your cars… and your boat.

Should we take your car or mine?

I don't mind driving—

Justin suddenly starts laughing.

I'm joking! We're not going to take your old car! Mine is much nicer!

Justin plays extremely loud music as they drive around town.

Maybe you'd like to buy a place near the park?

Justin turns down his music.

Sorry! I couldn't hear you! The speakers in this new car are so loud!

Never mind.

Maybe you'll like downtown. That's where the clubs and restaurants are.

Vikram and Justin drive downtown. They get out of the car and walk around.

The restaurants in my city are much cooler than these.

And the people are more fashionable.

I really live in the best city in the world!

Then why are you buying a place here?

Because I don't have any friends there.

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65Late Fees

Lily is standing at the librarian's desk in the library. She's trying to check out a book.

I'm sorry, I can't let you check out this book. Your library card has been suspended.

What?! My library card can't be suspended!

The librarian points to a sign that says, "Quiet, please!"

But I need this book for a school assignment.

I'm sorry. You've checked out several books and you haven't returned them.

What?! That's not possible.

Shhh!

The librarian points to the "Quiet, please!" sign again.

It's a rule that I take very seriously.

According to our records, you haven't returned "The History of Unicorns", "Teenage Vampires In Love, Volume One", and "Teenage Vampires In Love, Volume Two."

According to our records, you haven't returned "The History of Unicorns", "Teenage Vampires In Love, Volume One", and "Teenage Vampires In Love, Volume Two."

I would never read any of those books. There must be something wrong with your computer.

I'm sorry, but I can't let you check out another book until you return those books and then pay the late fees.

Fine! I'll do my research on the Internet!

Lily angrily walks away. Just then, she notices Zari in the library. She's reading volume two of "Teenage Vampires In Love."

Lily grabs the book from Zari.

Zari! Have you been checking out books with my library card?!

I'm sorry! But you know how much I love reading!

Why didn't you use your library card!?

Because… they took it away. I always returned my books late, so I had a lot of late fees.

Argh!

Can you ever forgive me?

Ahhh. I guess so.

Great. Because I need you to check out "Teenage Vampires In Love, Volume Three"!

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Nature Hike

Zari and Lily are hiking through the forest. Lily keeps looking at her phone.

Why did you bring your phone? We should enjoy nature.

I'm not going into the woods without my phone. It's too dangerous.

It's not dangerous. It's beautiful. Look around you!

I only see danger.

Lily takes a photo of a plant with her phone.

My app says this plant is poisonous. Don't eat it.

I'm not going to eat random plants, Lily.

Lily and Zari keep walking.

These trees are amazing.

Falling trees kill over one hundred people every year.

Look at these footprints! Cool!

It might be a wolf…

I'm pretty sure they're duck footprints.

Lily takes a photo with her phone.

The app says they're duck footprints.

That's what I just said

Zari leads Lily up a hill.

Look! There's a waterfall!

Lily is still looking at the footprints on her phone. Zari turns around to look for Lily.

Lily, you're missing everything!

Without looking, Zari walks into a spider web.

Ahh! I think there's a spider on my head!

Zari jumps up and down and waves her arms

Help! Get this spider off me!

Lily runs up to Zari with her phone.

Stop moving, Zari! I'm trying to help!

It might be poisonous! I'm going to die!

Lily takes a photo of the spider, then brushes the spider off of Zari's head.

Relax. The app says it's not poisonous.

Lily shows Zari the picture of the spider on her phone.

Look, that spider was beautiful!

Oh, wow! I never even got to see it!

Aren't you happy I brought my phone?

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Uncle Edward's House

Eddy and Junior walk into a big, dark house full of dusty, old furniture.

Come on, Junior! I can't wait to show you this house.

This house is scary!

No, it's not. I came here a lot when I was little.

Anyway, it's our house now! When Uncle Edward died, he left it to us.

Although I always thought he hated me…

Dad, are we moving here?

Of course! It's much bigger than our apartment.

But I love our apartment. This house looks dirty.

It's just dark. Turn on the lights.

Junior tries to turn on a light. Sparks come out of the wall.

We'll fix that.

They walk into a dining room with an enormous chandelier. Eddy touches it.

I've always wanted a chandelier…

Dad, look out!

The chandelier falls and almost hits Eddy.

Whoops. Wow, it's not broken!

Hey, look at that amazing wallpaper.

Junior looks closely at a wall covered in dark spots.

That's mold.

They go into a bedroom upstairs. There's a hole in the roof. Birds are flying in and out.

We can't sleep here!

You've always wanted a pet bird, right?

Eddy and Junior walk into a bathroom.

This is my favorite thing in the house!

Eddy jumps into the bathtub.

The floor breaks. Eddy and the bathtub fall down into the room below.

Junior shouts down to Eddy.

Dad! Are you OK?

I'm fine!

Dad, this house is really dangerous!

Yeah. Now I know why Uncle Edward left it to me.

Eddy and Junior drive home with the chandelier in their car.

Well, at least we got a new chandelier.

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Get Out!

Lin and Lucy are walking down the street when it starts to rain.

Let's go to a coffee shop to get out of the rain. How about this one?

Oh, not that one.

They continue walking.

Oh, this one looks good!

We can't go there either.

What about the one next door?

Definitely not.

What's wrong with all these coffee shops?

Well… I'm not allowed to go inside any of them.

Are you serious? We're getting really wet.

Frustrated, Lin walks into the closest coffee shop. Lucy follows her.

Get out of here, Lucy!

They quickly leave.

He's mad because I illegally downloaded movies using the café's wifi connection.

OK, let's go to the restaurant next door.

They walk in, and the waiter bursts into tears.

Lucy! How could you come here after you broke my heart?!

Sorry, François. I've got to run!

They rush out of the restaurant.

What about this bakery?

The owner at the bakery looks at Lucy angrily.

Hi Ron…

Get out!

Sorry I took all your money in that poker game. We'll leave.

You're making it impossible for us to get out of the rain in this neighborhood!

Oh! There's a deli across the street.

And you're still allowed in there?

Yes! The owner loves me. I taught him all about cryptocurrency. He'll give us free coffee.

Great!

Later, after the rain stops, they walk to the park with their coffees.

Why don't we sit there, next to the violin player?

The violin player sees Lucy.

Hey! I told you I never wanted to see you here again!

What did you do to that guy?!

Don't ask.

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Painting at Sunrise

Lin is painting in Oscar's studio.

Ugh… My painting is boring.

Well, sometimes you just need inspiration… and great light.

Oscar points outside.

There's an amazing view from the mountain. Go there at sunrise.

Sunrise?! I hate waking up early!

You have to. The light at sunrise is perfect.

I hope the view is worth it.

The next morning, Lin hikes up the mountain with her paint, canvas, and easel.

She meets a hiker on the trail.

Wow, that looks heavy! How far are you hiking?

I'm going to the top of the mountain.

That's three miles!

What?!

Two hours later, Lin arrives at the top and sets up her easel.

Ugh, I'm exhausted. But the light here is perfect!

As she picks up her paintbrush, a family sets up a picnic in front of her.

Excuse me! I'm trying to paint.

Oh, we'll only be here for a few minutes! Would you like a sandwich?

No, thanks. I need to paint before the sunrise is over.

Lin moves her easel to a new place. Just then, a bus full of tourists arrives.

Hey! I'm trying to paint! Can you move?

Sure, as soon as we get some pictures!

The tourists all begin to take pictures.

Ugh! The sunrise is gone!

Lin angrily throws her brushes at the canvas.

I quit!

Lin hikes back down the mountain and returns to Oscar's studio.

Here's your easel, Oscar.

How did your painting go this morning?

Not good.

Lin shows Oscar the painting.

You threw paint all over the canvas.

Yes, I did.

It's… magnificent! I love it!

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A Relaxing Weekend

Vikram's wife, Priti, has been working hard on a project for weeks.

Vikram calls her at her office.

Hi, Vikram! Am I late for lunch?

It's actually dinner time.

Oh, I didn't realize it was so late.

You've been working so much that we haven't spent any time together…

I know, I'm sorry.

That's why I've planned a surprise weekend trip!

Ah! That's just what I need.

The next morning, Vikram drives Priti to the countryside.

This isn't a regular hotel. It's a unique experience!

They go to the front desk.

Welcome, here are the keys to your barn.

Barn?!

We've never slept in a barn!

Yes, because we're not horses.

You'll love it! Would you like some water?

That would be great!

The receptionist hands Priti a bucket.

The well is at the top of the hill.

There's no faucet in the barn? I'm not walking up that hill.

But the water will be so fresh!

I'm too tired. I just want to go to sleep and wake up late tomorrow.

The next day, a rooster wakes them up at five in the morning.

The receptionist knocks on their door.

Time to go! You don't want to be late.

For what?

For collecting eggs from our chickens to make breakfast!

Ooh… you love fresh eggs, honey. Right?

Next, Vikram and Priti have to milk a cow to get cream for coffee.

Vikram, this is exhausting!

I'm sorry. This is the opposite of a relaxing vacation.

But on the other hand, I haven't thought about my stressful job in hours

So, should we stay another night?

Absolutely not.