02x05 - Stitch Marks/Friends Forever

[bunniefuu]

[robot beeping]

Sorry, Ginormous Robot,

not going to be able to haveany adventures with you today.

We won't be able to do any rescues either.

Mega mighty monster cardswill need to wait.

That's because I'm heading outon a mission

with my very best and oldest friend.

Isn't that right, Mumu?

I have to warn you though,this adventure might be dangerous.

There's going to be wild animalsand jungles and climbing on stuff.

Are you ready for all that?

Then let's go!

[laughs] Don't worry, Mumu.I'll protect you.

That big, scary tiger will never catch us.

Uh-oh, quicksand!

[grunts]

We made it.

Now we have to get through the big,old jungle trees.

[imitates airplane noise]

[laughs]

[imitates rocket noise]

Good morning, Karl.

Hi, Stillwater.

Mumu and me are going to getthe humongous gold statue

off the top of the supergiant mountainguarded by great, big old snakes.

I see. Well, good luck.

Thanks!

Come on, Mumu.

[chuckles]

[fabric rips]

Uh-oh!

You're okay. You're okay.You're okay. You're okay. You're okay. You're okay.You're okay. You're okay.

[gasps] You're not okay.

Your tummy has a hole!

[groans]

There, all better.

Oh, tape won't work.

I need a laser sealer-upper or something.

Something wrong, Karl?

We were running from a tigerand Mumu got hurt.

Ouch. Looks serious.

I know, it's bad.

I promised I would protect her.

Don't worry. She'll be okay.

She just needs a little surgeryto stitch her back up.

Luckily, I know exactly what to do.

Will it hurt?

I'll be extra careful with her.

Can I help?

Sure! I'll get my equipment.

I'll get mine too.

Okay, here we go.

Why don't youcheck her vitals first, Karl?

Okay.

What's a "vibal"?

Heartbeat.

Check.

Temperature?

Check!

Ears, nose, throat?

Check, check, check.

Okay. Let's begin the procedure.

Is it okay if I hold her hand?

Check.

I'll be right here with you, Mumu.

I'll start by threading this needle,then I'll start stitching.

You're sure it won't hurt?

She won't feel a thing.

Scissors, please.

Okay. The stitches are all done.

Mumu is as good as new again.

Uh…

Well, almost as good as new.

But you can see the stitchy things.

It was the only way to fix her.

But they're orange.

It was the only thread I could find.

But she looks so different.

I think she looks kinda cool.

Like a pirate with a big orange tattoo.

Arr, me hearty.

But she feels different too.

Her belly's all bumpy,not smooth and softy.

I want her back the way she was.

I'm sorry, Karl. I did my best.

[sighs] I know. Thank you for trying.

Hello, Karl. Did you and Mumu rescuethe humongous gold statue yet?

No. Mumu got a boo-booclimbing the pyramid.

See?

Oh, goodness. That's quite an injury.

I'm guessing she's still able to help mefeed the koi fish in my pond though.

Do you think she'd like that?

Sure, we both could help.

Mumu's just not the same anymore.

She has big, orange, bumpy Xson her belly.

Hmm. A bit like a scar.

I have a scar too.

It's right about here.

Feel it? Feel it?

Yeah, I feel it. What happened?

I fell down ice-skating a long time ago.

It was a very fun daythat I will never forget.

Sorry about your scar, Stillwater.

But it is kinda hard to see.

Mumu has a big one right on her belly.

Yes, big and orange.

She used to be perfect. Now she's not.

That reminds me of a story about a personwho thought he had something perfect too.

What was it?

A beautiful flower vase that his obaachan,his grandmother, gave to him,

and he promised to always keep it perfect.

[laughs] Thank you, Obaachan.It's beautiful.

You're welcome, dear Grandson.

This vase has been in our familyfor many, many years.

I promise I will never use it.I will keep it locked safely away.

Dear Grandson,what good is a vase locked away?

A vase is meant to be used and enjoyed.

-But what if I break it?-Then we will mend it.

[Stillwater] Soon, it was timefor the grandson's coming-of-age,

seijinshiki, celebration.

It's a very special party held fora person the year they turn 20 years old.

Oh. [laughs]

You surprised me, Father.

[Stillwater] It was a joyousand perfect day,

and all had gone well until the familygathered around the vase

for one last photo.

[sighs] Now I'll take a pictureof all of you.

Oh. [grunts]

[gasps]

I'm so sorry, Obaachan.

Ah, this is what I was afraid of.Now I've ruined this beautiful vase.

No, dear Grandson. You have not. No, dear Grandson. You have not.

Come with me.

[Stillwater] Obaachan led her grandsonto a nearby worktable,

where she began mixing a special glue,

stirring in shiny flecks of gold dust.

[Karl] Real gold?

[Stillwater] Real gold.

An ancient Japanese art formused to repair broken pottery.

It's called kintsugi.

The gold I have put into the gluewill make the vase sparkle

where it has been broken.

See how these lines are now combined

with the many other breaksof years gone past?

You mean, others have brokenthis vase before?

Yes.

Each golden crack heretells a story of your family's history. Each golden crack heretells a story of your family's history.

This crack is from my story.

I broke it while reaching for your motherwhen she was just a baby.

And this crack was made by my grandmother.

These new lines are nowpart of your story.

They will forever remind youof this special day.

[sighs] Thank you, Obaachan.I understand now.

I will proudly display this vase and itspatterns of history for everyone to see.

So all those gold lines were from a timeit got broken?

That's right.

And every one of those breaks

tells a part of the family's storyover many, many years.

I have a scar too.

I got it when I was learning to ridemy bike. See?

Mm-hmm.

I fell lots of times,but I finally did it.

And now I'm an expert.The best bike rider ever! And now I'm an expert.The best bike rider ever!

[chuckles] Are you any less Karlbecause of that scar?

No, I'm more Karl.

I'm Karl with a great storyabout how I got this really cool scar!

It might take you some timeto get used to the way Mumu looks now.

But every time I see her scar,

I'll remember the story abouthow Mumu and me ran faster than a tiger

and went through the trees and climbeda humongous mountain.

Every smudge, floppy ear and sewn-up ripis part of Mumu's story.

They show all the adventures we've had.

I love Mumu and her big, orange scar.

[Michael] Karl, look!I found some different thread.

It won't show as muchas the orange thread does.

I can have her fixed in a minute.

No, thanks. I like the orange.It's our story.

Oh, uh… [stammers] …okay.

Besides, Mumu doesn't have time.

We have to go and getthat humongous gold statue. Wanna help? We have to go and getthat humongous gold statue. Wanna help?

Sure.

Careful where you step.This yard is full of alligators.

Okay.

Looks like we're offon another Karl adventure.

It does indeed.

Michael, since you have it,may I borrow that needle and thread?

It seems the pocket on my apronis coming unstitched.

Oh, this one doesn't match.

Precisely.

And that's how I will remember the storyof what happened today.

Oh, okay.

See you, Stillwater.

Karl! Wait up!

[both laughing]

-[Michael] Bananas?-[Karl] Bananas.

-[Michael] Carrots?-[Karl] Carrots.

[Michael] Cheese sticks? [Michael] Cheese sticks?

Are we done packingthe picnic basket yet, Michael?

I think that's everything, Karl.

Then we're ready. I'm ready!

Okay. Let's go to Stillwater'sand we'll walk to the park together.

Addy, we're going to the parkwith Stillwater.

Wanna come?

Sounds like fun.But I think I'll go hang out with Maya.

We've been talking abouttrying out a new bike path.

See you later.

Hmm. I guess no one's home.

Hello, Addy. Are you joining us?

The boys said you were goingto spend the day with Maya today. The boys said you were goingto spend the day with Maya today.

She wasn't home.

That means you can come playin the park with us.

I guess it does.

Do you wanna check againand see if Maya's home?

Nah. I wanna go to the park with you guys.

Then let's go!

[chuckles] Someone is in a hurryto get to the park.

[Karl imitates truck revving]

[imitates truck beeping]

[imitates truck revving]

Anyone up for a game?

Sure. [chuckles]

Addy, go long.

[chuckles]

Okay, I'm ready.

Whoa.

Go after it, Addy.

I've almost got it. [pants]

Look how it catches the wind.

Like a jet plane.

I think that's a new distance record.

Well, you got a little help from the wind.

Maya?

[both laugh]

[Maya laughs]

Maya's with Asha?

Isn't that Maya?

[laughing]

Hi.

Shh. Hide.

[Asha and Maya laughing]

Why are we hiding?

Aren't they your friends?

Yeah, but I didn't knowthey would be here at the park together.

It's just…

I can't explain it. I just feel weird.

Why don't we all go back to our picnic?

Addy, what's wrong?Why didn't you wanna see Maya?

I thought you were looking forwardto seeing her this morning.

I don't know.

She's your best friend, isn't she?

Yeah, but today she's with Asha.

Did you two have plans?Maybe she just forgot. Did you two have plans?Maybe she just forgot.

We didn't have plans.We just hang out on Saturdays a lot.

So I just figured that we'd get togetherlike we usually do.

You were looking forward to seeing her,

and you didn't know she'd be herewith someone else.

Yeah.

I guess I just feel left out.

Does this mean Maya doesn't wantto be best friends anymore?

Is Asha her best friend now?

Will I have to find new friends?

Hmm. That's a lot of worryyou are carrying, Addy.

Would you like to try taking a breath?

[all breathe deeply]

It's not working.

I know of another couple of friendswho experienced something similar. I know of another couple of friendswho experienced something similar.

Do you want to hearwhat happened with them?

-I do.-I do too.

[tango music playing]

[Stillwater] Delia and Santiago lovedto dance the tango.

They had been dancing togetherfor as long as anyone could remember.

[music ends]

One day, Delia showed up early.

[swing music playing]

Delia had never heardthis kind of music playing before

or seen this kind of dancing.

Would you like to dance?

I don't know this style of dance.

Just follow my lead.Rock step, one, two, three.

Rock step, one, two, three.

[music ends]

[chuckles] Ah, thanks, Javier.

[exhales] That was fun. [chuckles]

[chuckles] Anytime.

[tango music playing]

Hello, Delia.What was that dance you were doing?

Javier was showing mehow to do the swing dance.

Do you not like dancing the tango?

Do I dance too fast?

Too slow?

[gasps] Are you going to swing dance

and forget about dancingthe tango with me?

Santiago, there is nothing wrongwith you or your dancing.

Javier was only teaching mesome new steps.

What is wrong with the old steps?

Nothing. Both are fun.

Just because I danced a dance with Javier,

it doesn't meanI don't want to dance with you anymore.

Oh, good.Then we will be partners forever.

But it also doesn't meanI will only dance with you.

We can have fundancing together and apart.

So, we will still be friends?

Of course.

And make new friends.

[tango music ends, swing music starts]

Listen, uh, maybe you can teach meJavier's new dance?

Just follow my lead.

Javier, uh, perhaps you can teach usthat twirl?

You got it.

I understand why Santiago might be upset

seeing his dance partnerwith someone else.

Sometimes, when one of my friendswants to play with someone else,

I feel left out.

What do you do when that happens, Karl?

I go and ask a new friend to play.

Yeah. Sometimes it's hardwhen your friends find new friends.

At first, I felt bad that Mayawas with someone else.

I was so worried, I thought maybeshe didn't wanna be my friend anymore.

But it's just like Delia.

She should be able to dancewith another partner

and learn new things, like a new dance.

Now I understand it doesn't meanMaya will stop being my friend.

She's just hanging outwith someone else today.

Do you wanna go home?

No.

I'm gonna go over and say hi.

Hey.

Addy, hi.

I thought I saw you earlier,but you ran off before I could say hi.

Yeah, I was surprisedto see you with Asha.

I didn't know what to say.

Did I not tell you we made plans today?

Sorry if that surprised you.

It's okay.

Hey.

I'm here with my brothers,

but maybe we can try outthat new bike path tomorrow?

Sure. Sounds great.

Asha, do you wanna come?

Sorry, I can't.Tomorrow I'm playing basketball with Lexi.

Then I'll see you at the track meetnext Thursday?

Oh, you're on.

Okay, bye. See you later.

[Michael] Everything okay?

Everything's fine.

Now, who's playing?

We all are.

Then go long!

[laughs]

-[laughs]-Oh.

-Throw it to me!-Catch it, Karl!

Over here, over here. I got it!

[Stillwater laughs]

["Never Ending Dream" playing]

♪ With our spiritsWe were floating through the trees ♪

♪ Like creatures, we were soaring highBlowing off some steam ♪

♪ Or a mountainAnd its effervescent green ♪

♪ A never-ending dream ♪

♪ I found a little bit of honey ♪ ♪ I found a little bit of honey ♪

♪ And now I'm a little sweeter inside ♪

[singing in Japanese]

♪ It's just a little bit funny ♪

♪ But now I have the world on my side ♪

[singing in Japanese]

[song fades]