(clock chiming) - [Children] It's time for the Good Eggs!

(upbeat music) ♪ The Good Eggs say ♪ ♪ Love, learn and play ♪ ♪ Join us today ♪ ♪ And together we'll do our part ♪ ♪ The Good Eggs say ♪ ♪ Reach out each day ♪ ♪ Show we can stay ♪ ♪ In every bit of our heart ♪ ♪ In every bit of our heart ♪ - [Group] 10, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one.

Happy New Year!

- [Narrator] The confetti fell as all the eggs in Albumin rang in the New Year.

Reggie was so excited as his thoughts went to his cousin Peggy, who was arriving tomorrow.

- [Reggie's Mom] Goodnight everyone.

We had such a good time.

Come on Reggie.

We need to get ready for your cousin Peggy's visit tomorrow.

- Coming Mom.

I am so excited to see Peggy.

I wonder if she still likes vanilla ice cream with ketchup on it.

- [Narrator] The next day Reggie and his mom stopped at Gregory's house on the way to pick up Peggy at the airport.

- Thanks for asking me to go pick up Peggy.

I'm excited to meet her.

- Peggy is so much fun.

Once when we were really little, Peggy ate a button because she thought it was a piece of candy.

My aunt had to turn her upside down until it fell out.

She was okay, but she still won't eat candy to this day.

- [Narrator] They arrived at the airport and waited at the curb to greet Peggy.

(airplane taking off) Soon Reggie spotted her.

- There she is.

There she is.

Hi Peggy.

- [Narrator] Reggie was excited to see her, but for some reason Peggy was gloomy.

- Hi Peggy.

This is my best friend Gregory.

- Oh hi.

- [Narrator] On the way home the boys tried to make conversation with Peggy.

- Hey Peggy, do you still like vanilla ice cream with ketchup on top?

- I don't know what you're talking about.

- [Narrator] The boys exchanged a puzzled look and there was silence the rest of the way home.

Later that evening, Reggie and Peggy were getting ready to go to sleep.

(slow music) - Peggy, you don't seem like yourself.

You didn't say one word on the ride home.

I can tell something is bothering you.

- I'm sorry, Reggie.

You're right, something is really bothering me.

My parents aren't getting along.

They thought I should be away from all the arguing, so they sent me to stay here for a while.

I don't know what's going to happen.

- Don't worry, Peggy.

Whatever is happening right now with your parents we will get through it together.

I'm here for you.

- [Narrator] Peggy felt a bit of comfort from her cousin and they went to sleep.

The next day the Eggs were in the classroom talking about what they did over Christmas break.

- I went to visit my aunt who lives near a mountain and we went sledding.

- My brother came home from college and brought me a cool sweatshirt.

- Hi everyone.

This is my cousin Peggy.

She will be staying with us for a while.

- Hi, Peggy.

It's nice to meet you.

- Peggy, welcome to our school.

You'll be a wonderful addition to our class.

Please take a seat next to Reggie.

(upbeat music) - Everyone seems nice.

I guess I will like it here.

(bell rings) - Children, it's that time of year again when we put on our annual school play starring the Albumin Players.

That's you.

Let's vote.

There are three choices on the board.

Write your choice on the paper and put it in the box.

(clock ticking) Well, it looks like Jack and the Beanstalk won.

Wonderful.

Here are your scripts.

Practice your lines tonight and tomorrow we will have a rehearsal after school.

If we all cooperate just like we did with this vote, it will be a wonderful production.

The next day after class Miss Poach gave instructions about the play.

(bell ringing) Children, let's gather in the auditorium for play rehearsal.

I need everyone to cooperate, including set design, actors and behind the scenes help.

(background chatter) - I'm so excited I get to be Jack.

I get to climb the beanstalk.

- And I'm working on the set.

I love to build things.

(clock ticking) - That's a wrap for today, kids.

Excellent job.

I can see you all cooperated by learning your lines.

I think one more practice tomorrow will do it.

I'll see you then.

- I'm glad you were working on set with Gregory.

You can help him build the beanstalk.

- Sure, whatever.

- [Narrator] The next day the Eggs were busy rehearsing and working on the set design.

- Benedict, let's try this out.

I think it's ready.

When I say fee-fi-of-fum, you start climbing down the beanstalk okay?

Go up to the rafters so you can climb on.

- Okay Gregory, I got it.

- Ready?

Fee-fi-fo-fum.

- [Benedict] Help me, I'm going to crash.

(crashing sound) - Benedict, are you okay?

Speak to me.

- I, I think I'm okay.

Nothing's broken.

- Peggy, remember when I told you to make sure the hooks were in place for the Beanstalk?

They are not fastened.

What happened?

(Peggy sniffling) - I'm so sorry Gregory.

I just have so much on my mind.

- Please everyone, I know why Peggy forgot to fasten the hooks.

She has a lot on her mind.

Her parents aren't getting along and she's really scared.

She feels alone and doesn't know what to do.

(solemn music) - Let's go talk to her.

- I'm so sorry everyone, especially you Benedict.

I'm so relieved you weren't hurt.

I just wish my parents would get along.

I wish they could work things out.

- Hey I have an idea.

Miss Poach told us how important cooperation is for things to run smoothly.

- I'd say so.

- Maybe you could talk to your mom and dad and ask them to stop fighting and try to cooperate.

Maybe they'll listen to you.

Whatever way it works out at least there will be peace.

- That's not a bad idea.

Do you think they would really listen to me?

- Of course they'll listen to you.

You are the most important person in their lives.

- [Narrator] As the Eggs walked home from play practice, Peggy thought more about what Meg had said.

- Meg, I've been thinking about what you said and you're right.

Even if things don't work out the way I want them to with my parents, at least with some cooperation things will be peaceful.

- And we'll always be here to help you Peggy.

- [Narrator] Peggy felt some relief at the thought of her parents cooperating and knowing that her friends will be there to support her.

- Hey Reggie, I hope you have some vanilla ice cream at your house with a full bottle of ketchup.

- [Group] (laughing) - [Reggie] Thanks for watching and thanks for being a Good Egg.

(upbeat music)