♪ Every day when you're walking down the street ♪ ♪ Everybody that you meet has an original point of view ♪ (laughing) ♪ And I say hey ♪ Hey!

♪ What a wonderful kind of day ♪ ♪ If we could learn to work and play ♪ ♪ And get along with each other ♪ ♪ You got to listen to your heart, listen to the beat ♪ ♪ Listen to the rhythm, the rhythm of the street ♪ ♪ Open up your eyes, open up your ears ♪ ♪ Get together and make things better ♪ ♪ By working together ♪ ♪ It's a simple message, and it comes from the heart ♪ ♪ Believe in yourself, for that's the place to start ♪ ♪ And I say hey ♪ Hey!

♪ What a wonderful kind of day ♪ ♪ If we could learn to work and play ♪ ♪ And get along with each other ♪ Hey!

♪ What a wonderful kind of day ♪ Hey!

♪ What a wonderful kind of day ♪ Hey!

Hey, D.W.!

Hey!

Whoa... (crash) (thunder rumbling) (snoring) (sighs) I wouldn't eat that cheese.

Tastes like glue.

But there are oat 'n' cranberry granola bars on the bottom.

Thanks!

I'm Muffy.

Kaylie Lamott, mayor of the shelter.

Really?

Well, not officially, but I know this place inside and out.

My mom and I were evacuated before Hurricane Sadie hit.

How on earth do you get any sleep?

It's like a snore factory in here!

Earplugs.

And if those don't work, I use earplugs and earmuffs.

That's a great idea!

What?

(louder): I said... (giggling) I'm just kidding you.

Come on!

I'll show you the best part about this place.

Woo-hoo!

Whee!

Whoa!

(laughing) WOMAN: (clears throat) BOTH: Sorry!

(laughing quietly) (rain pattering on window) Great-- more rain.

There goes any chance Dad will be back in time.

(sighs) He's been really jumpy and having trouble sleeping, so our pediatrician suggested we see a therapist.

I think that was a good idea.

I'm fine.

Really, you guys don't have to worry about me.

You know what, why don't you let Alan and I talk alone for a little bit.

Would that be okay with you, Alan?

You can call me Brain.

Everyone else does.

Okay, and you can call me Dr. Paula.

I'm not crazy, you know.

Who said anything about being crazy?

Please, if a hurricane destroyed my office, I'd be a little jumpy, too.

How do you feel right now?

Great!

Okay... A little nervous, I guess.

So tell me, what was it like when you saw the shop after the hurricane?

Kind of shocking, right?

Yes.

There was this tree sticking out of it, and...

I mean... We did everything we were supposed to.

And if that could happen to our store, why not our house?

Or my school?

I'll never feel safe again.

I think you will.

But things happen in their own time.

Is that clock right?

Have I really been talking for an hour?

Yep.

Time flies when you're having fun, huh?

And when you're in therapy.

How are you feeling now?

Better.

Hey, maybe I'm cured!

(wind blowing) (blinds rattling) Listen, it's gonna take a little time to feel safe again.

It doesn't just heal overnight.

But we're going to work on this together, okay?

Hey, I called the animal shelter like you said.

They are trying to reunite pets and owners, but they're short on funds, so...

I'm raising money for them!

Care to donate?

Sure!

Here you go.

Buster, I'm trying to raise money, not fruit.

What if they rescue a pet monkey?

It could come in handy.

(sighs) I've only raised three dollars and 35 cents.

That's not going to help much.

Arthur, Arthur, Arthur.

Everyone knows you don't sell the pudding, you sell the wiggle.

What does that mean?

You can't just ask for money.

You've got to tell people a heartbreaking story.

"Somewhere, there's a poor little kitty, all alone, cold, looking for her mommy."

Stop!

I can't hear any more!

Take my coloring book!

(sobbing) I rest my case.

DW might have a point.

You could make a website that gives people more information.

I could help you.

Okay!

Bud, I was just making it up.

It's not that.

It's Ladonna.

She told mom she doesn't want to have a birthday party because Dad's away.

Not have a birthday party?!

I don't buy it.

Even a bad birthday party is better than no party at all.

That's what I say!

You should throw her one anyway.

I will!

We'll have a clown... no, a magician... No, a clown magician in a Tyrannosaurus Rex suit!!

That's what you'd like.

You have to throw her a party that she'll like.

Ask Arthur.

He'll know what to do.

Ugh, I can't believe I'm still here!

I miss my room, my walk-in closet, my whirlpool bathtub...

Wait, are you leaving?

Great!

Now I'll be all alone!

My mom and I are just going to look at our house.

We haven't seen it since the hurricane.

Wanna come?

Okay.

I'll just let Dad know where I'm going.

Kaylie, I'm...

I'm so sorry.

I had no idea.

And exhale.

(exhales) No offense, Dr. Paula, but I know how to breathe.

I've been doing it for nine years.

(laughing): I know.

You seem like an old pro.

I'm teaching you how to breathe when you feel afraid.

I bet you didn't know that sometimes, I sing.

And every time before I perform, I'm a mess.

This fear climbs inside of me and takes over, like a bully inside my head.

Focusing on your breath is one way to stand up to the bullying fear.

So the next time the wind blows, you give it a try.

(wind blowing) (breathing deeply) It's not working.

Maybe we should just move to the Sahara Desert.

No trees can fall on you there.

Alan, you're the smartest, bravest, most determined person I know.

You're going to beat this.

(horn honking) Your chariot awaits, madam!

Where's Bailey?

Oh, he couldn't make it, Muffin, because...

He's preparing our welcome back dinner!

We're going home!

Woo-hoo!

Oh, I can't wait to see my room, my bed, my flatscreen HD... What's wrong, cream puff?

Nothing.

It's just... Can we stop off somewhere before going home?

You want us to move in with you?

I've got it all figured out!

We have a charming guest suite, or if you don't like that, we can put you in the carriage house, or... Muffy, that's really nice of you, but we can't.

We're going to stay at my uncle's in Florida while our house gets rebuilt.

But I appreciate the offer.

Hey, do you think we could ever be, like, you know... friends?

Are you kidding?

After what we've been through?

LADONNA: Dear diary: Today is my birthday.

But Daddy's not here, so it won't be any fun.

CISELY: Ladonna, hurry up!

You're going to be late for school!

I just want today to be normal, but Compsons can't resist the urge to throw a party.

Guess I'll just pretend to have a good time.

Okay, where is everybody?

Gussie and Madison left for school already.

I'd wish you a happy birthday, but you told me not to, so I'm respecting your wishes.

Good.

Normally, I don't like to take class time for such things, but I must wish one of our students...

Here it comes.

A big congratulations!

Arthur Read has built a very helpful website.

Arthur?

"Help After Sadie" is a site dedicated to reuniting pets and owners who were separated by the hurricane.

My mom and I found some of their stories online.

They're really moving.

WOMAN (on computer): He looks tough, but Winston's just a big softie.

We last saw her about 7:00, after her dinner.

Jack is... Well, he's my best friend.

All the money goes to the animal shelter, so please give what you can.

(grunts) Rats!

What're you doing with all that?

Oh, the tree house was damaged by the storm.

I'm going to fix it.

Yep, got everything I need right here!

You're going to use glue?

Yeah, why?

Should I use something else?

I've got some gum.

Come on, we have to pick up some tools first.

You'll help me?

Sure, why not?

It's not like I've got anything better to do.

Where's the damage?

It looks fine to me.

You're right!

That's so weird!

What a.... ALL: Surprise!

I knew it!

I knew you were planning something!

But how did you guys know it was my birthday?

I didn't say anything.

I told 'em.

I knew you wanted a party even if you said you didn't.

Told you I could read minds.

But there is something I don't think you were expecting.

I can't stay too long, but... You made it!

Hey, where's Brain?

He said he was going to be here.

(wind blowing) (deep breathing) (deep breathing) I'm smarter than you, I'm stronger than you, and I'm braver than you.

You are not going to boss me around.

(wind subsides) Best.

Present.

Ever!

(cheering) Sadie, no!

Ice cream is for people!

Now that we've adopted a dog, I think we need to adopt a dog trainer.

Since your website's doing so well, I think you should consider charging a fee to visit it.

Muffy, it's a charity.

Okay, what number am I thinking of now?

Infinity.

That's not a real number!

(sighs) But you were right anyway.

One Hurricane Sadie Smoothie, on the house.

Thanks!

I love anything that's sweet.

And frozen.

So Brain, you're finally back in the shop.

How do you feel?

Thirsty.

And BUSTER: To watch more Arthur and play games with all the Elwood City friends, visit pbskids.org.

You can find Arthur books and lots of other books too at your local library.

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