A Sloth Story (2024)

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Ahhh, the sloth.

The slowest...

...laziest...

...most boring mammal in the

entire animal kingdom!

But my family...

My family are different.

My parents are the

fastest sloths around!

Run!

Mama can get us out

of any trouble.

Mi amor! How will we

ever escape?

We take a left, then run

straight for 32 steps

then turn right and

we're home free!

WAIT! Don't step on the...!

Oh, no! Booby traps!

Time to... dance!

Well, that was easy!

My parents are masters

at seizing the moment!

Ha ha!

Some call Gabriella

and Luis heroes.

Others call them renegades.

I just call them Mama y Papa.

Uhhh... Excuse me?

Great story, kid. But could

you check on our food?

We ordered, like,

two hours ago.

Uh...

That's because our chefs are

out racing to find wonders!

There's a reason we

call her 'LIE-ra'.

Ignore them.

It's 'LAU-ra'. Not 'LIE-ra'.

Why are you always rushing to

tell such tall tales,

young one?

Tropicasa's full of

excitement!

Yeah. It's all happening here.

Laura! Mani! Where

are those avocados?!

Ai nuts! The avocados!

Uh... hey? Our food?

Oops! Sorry! Coming through!

Woah! I didn't see you there!

Oh, I got it!

Slow down, young lady.

Quit cheating, old man.

Whoo! Bienvenidos!

On your left!

Hey, I haven't seen

you for a while!

Woah! Fast feet!

Woah!

Hola, sis.

Are you planning on

helping today?

I'm still waiting for the

inspiration to strike.

Here.

It struck!

Buenos dias, Gordito!

-Hola, Papa! -Ai! Laura!

Oh! Come! Come and see this.

Papa, I've got to get the

avocados for Mama.

Nonsense.

There's always time to stop

and appreciate a

special moment.

Look.

We get to see it bloom for

the first time.

Huh?

Gracias, Papa!

Oh.

Welcome to the world,

little one.

-Hola, Mama! -Ai!

I've told you. Don't do that,

I'm busy!

You're always rushing!

No, I'm not.

-Have you seen this?

-Where have you been?

We're running behind on

kitchen prep.

You put me on table service!

Ai, no, no, no, I did not.

I would have remembered that.

This sloth never forgets!

Really?

Don't give me that look.

Now, I told you to

get me some...

-Ay, dios. What was it? -Done!

Oh.

Mama, they're saying a big

storm is coming.

-Everyone's leaving town. -No,

no, no. What are these?

Is that a trick question or...

We can't eat these!

They're not ready.

You've rushed them, my

little surprise!

Mama! I hate that name.

No, no, no, you love it.

Now, there's a trick my

abuela wrote in here

for the perfect guacamole.

Yes, Mama, I know. You show

me this every time!

-Ah, shh! -Okay.

You have to lightly press on

top of the avocado...

-Si! You squeeze it like this!

-No, no, no! Laura!

Ai!

I guess it was a

little too ready.

Ai! Look at what you did!

How are you ever going to be

in charge of this kitchen

if you can't take

this seriously?

Maybe I don't wanna be stuck

in this kitchen.

You need to learn how

to focus, mija.

That's just another

way of saying...

...slow down.

Ooh! Looks like

Laura's been cooking again.

I am not a cook.

I am the creature

from the deep!

What was that?

Cappa says there's a big

storm rolling in.

Really? I hadn't heard.

What?! I literally said

that a minute ago.

Does anyone listen to me

in this family?

What?!

Hey! Not cool.

Okay! Enough, you two.

Get cleaned up.

Are you sick and tired

of living life in

the slow lane?

Dotti Pace!

Hey! How y'all doing?

I'm Dotti Pace.

Your friendly neighbourhood

business muugul.

Ah! Not this again, mija.

People ask me, "Dotti, how did

you get so successful?"

Well, friends, five

short years ago

I was just like you!

Stuck!

Wasting every second.

But I wanted MORE!

I made it my mission to put

Zoom Fuel on the map.

I went from one

measly restaurant

to owning the biggest fast

food business in the city!

Ow!

- Shh! - Yay me!

With Zoom Fuel, you can

seize... the... moment!

Remember, everybody,

FOOD IS FUEL!

Ai.

No one ever tells her

to slow down.

Okay, you two, back to work.

Bagsy not on table service!

Wait, no fair!

You can't fight

the bagsy rules!

Woah.

Better bunker down, amigos.

This is going to be a big one.

Cappa's right. We

should close up.

Why is everyone

standing around?

It's just a little bit of

rain. We've had worse.

-Papa! -RUN!

Get to the well! Now!

The book!

Mama!

Mama! What are you doing?!

It was just... I need

to get my...

What is happening!?

Come on!

Papa!

Que estan haciendo? Come!

Quickly, mija!

Run!

I've got you. You're safe

with me, little one.

It's all gone.

Hey, look, Papa. At least

Gordito made it.

Of course! That rusted hunk

of junk survived.

Hey! Don't speak about

Gordito that way.

She doesn't mean it like that.

Well, maybe we'll all have to

just live in that eyesore.

Mwah!

-Papa? -Luis?

What are you doing? 'Cause

that was a joke!

You know what they say.

When life gives you lemons,

make pie de limon!

No one says that, Papa!

Um... Should we help Dad?

Ai nonsense. I need

your help here.

There! We'll be

open in no time!

Wait! What is that?

What in the...?

Arggh!

Ta-da!

-Woah! -Nope!

Wait, my love.

While we rebuild, we can

have our restaurant

on wheels!

Luis! I don't wanna cook

out of that thing!

I'm afraid you

might have to.

They're saying it's not

safe for us here.

Everyone's gotta move out.

No running water, no power.

Ain't that right, Barra?

This doesn't say when we

can come back.

Si.

We just wanted to say goodbye.

We're headin' to the city.

The city?

Why would you want

to go there?

Look after yourself, amiga.

Keep it. I've got another.

Maybe you'll finally find

somewhere in there

where they move as

fast as you do.

Till we meet again, amigos.

Adios!

Did you hear that? The city!

We can drive Gordito there and

make a whole new restaurant!

Ah, Laura, no.

Mama, everyone's leaving.

We can't stay here.

Ai...

It's just...

So many memories... lost.

I know.

But maybe we can go and

make some new ones.

Okay.

Yes!

But we have to take all of the

good kitchenware.

I'm not cooking on a

tiny city stove.

Thank you, thank you,

thank you!

And if it doesn't work,

we come back.

Time for a Romero Flores

family adventure!

Mani!

The Large Mango!

The Huge Shrimp!

The Giant Banana!

We should almost be

able to see...

...Sanctuary City!

Welcome to your new home,

familia!

Have you ever seen

anything like it?

Zoom Fuel!

Ai!

Oh. Okay, gracias.

Yoink!

Oh.

I wonder if she's in there.

Oh! Howdy!

How y'all doing?

That's right, it's me,

Dotti Pace!

May I give you a very, very

warm welcome to Zoom HQ!

Good morning, Miss Pace!

Good morning... uh...

employee!

People always ask me, "Dotti,

what's your secret?"

Well, friends, it's my special

patented ingredient...

...ZOOM!

Cooked up by these nerds

to keep our customers zooming

through their day!

Woohoo!

Ha-ha!

With Zoom Fuel,

you can seize... the...

moment!

Remember, everybody,

food is fuel!

As you can see, Miss Pace,

the new ad should help us

drive in more customers!

But with these numbers we may

have to consider...

...downsizing!

Whoa!

I refuse to close any of our

restaurants! Uh-uh!

But, Ms Pace,

we've opened too many

franchises too quickly--

I have worked too

long and too hard

for this to go back

to nothing!

But we don't have

enough customers

to keep the stores open.

Well, Platy, if we need

more bums in seats,

it sounds like we need

a new product.

Something that can keep

this whole city

coming back for more!

Alright! We are here!

-Woohoo! -Bagsy the best room!

Mwah!

You were magnificent.

Stop kissing

the truck, Luis!

So? What do we think?

- THIS IS IT!

- This... is it?

This is opportunity!

Mira, mira! We can park the

truck right here.

Oh! And your garden, it

can go here, Papa!

Yeah, exactly. Oh, Mani!

There's even a wall

for you to finally paint

your masterpiece.

Um...

Papa... I haven't painted

since I was a kid.

You should try for us.

Paint something for

your mother.

To help her feel more at home.

Okay?

Okay!

No pressure!

Papi, do you really think

these city folk will even

want our food?

Come on! You're Gabriella

Romero Flores!

That won't be a problem!

In our food truck,

we will sell the finest food

this city has ever tasted!

We will be packed in no time!

Ahhhh! This is so boring!

Yeah. It's been a dream.

Oh! Whaa!

Some of us don't want to

sloth around all day.

We're in the city. Can I go

and explore, please?!

No, no, no, I need you here

to help me prepare for

the dinner rush.

Mama. Look around.

I'm fed up of waiting for

non-existent customers!

Mija, you can't force it--

Shh! Shh! Shh! Look!

Customers!

Hola, amigos!

Care to try the true

taste of Tropicasa?!

Yoohoo! Come, come.

Don't be shy!

Have a look at our boards.

There's something

for everyone!

You must try our Tamales! Or

maybe some Guajolotes!

Or our famous

quesadillas con queso!

Hmm...

Okay, I'll try the quesa...

dilla?

That one! I'll just

have that one!

Perfecto!

The kitchen's running like a

well oiled machine today.

Dishes are flying out!

Should be a wait

time of only...

...two hours.

-Huh? -Two hours?!

Now, don't tell anyone I

told you this,

but the secret ingredient is--

And... they've gone.

Byeee!

Ah. I'm sure they'll be back.

Mama, remember

those ads on TV?

Dotti Pace said that in this

city "food is fuel"!

Maybe the city folk just don't

want our kind of food.

Maybe it's too... slow?

Slow? Too slow?

Food is not meant to be fast.

It's meant to be savoured.

Who cares if it tastes good

if they have to wait

forever to eat it?!

Young lady, don't you speak

to me like that.

If you just tried...

I run the kitchen the

way my mother...

Hey! Hey!

There's no need to fight!

Hmm!

Laura.

What is it your Dotti Pace

always says, huh?

You have to...

season the moment!

Papa, she says

seize the moment!

Eh, close enough.

You know, back home...

...customers would come

across the land

just to see your mother and

I dance together.

Mama. Papa. What

are you doing?

How is this helping?

Easy, mija. If we dance,

they will come!

Aha! Come on, Laura!

Don't encourage them!

Hey! You can't

fight the music!

Come on! Dance with us, my

little surprise.

Mama, I hate that name!

What? What are you talking

about? You love it!

No, I don't! I've told

you so many times!

Wha...? I don't remember that.

Of course you don't.

Because you never remember

anything I say!

Laura, I... I remember things.

Come. Let's give your

sister a little time.

Ahh! Uncle Alberto!

Ah! Chilli,

what a screamer!

You'll be phoning in late

for that one, mate!

-Ah! -What?

Woah! Look at them all go!

My Mum says sloths only

poop once a week.

Is that true?

The name's Arlo. I'm a kiwi.

What's your name?

Oh! Do you like cricket? My

Mum says I talk too much.

Did I ask you the

question about pooping?

-Um... -By the way,

this is Kayleigh.

Hiii! You

have long arms!

Ummm... I'm Laura.

What's cricket?

And... I guess I do have

pretty long arms.

Oh, bro, you'd make a

great bowler!

Have you ever been a

bowler before?

We also need a

fielder real bad.

Kind of a whole team problem.

Oh! I'm not sure that

I'll be very good.

You'll be better than our

current fielder.

No offence, Chilly!

Classic catch, Chill!

Come on! I'll tell Coach

you're our new bowler!

Let's crush 'em!

Arlo! Mate!

What have I said about running

onto the pitch mid-game?

Coach! We've got

ourselves a new bowler!

She has long arms!

Alright. Get in

there, Slothy!

Show us what you've got!

Ahhh...

What do I have to do?

Roll your arm back,

run and release.

And hit the bin...

...Wickets.

Yeah! The bin!

Um... Okay.

I'm sorry. I don't know

what I'm doing.

- I tried to throw it but, blah!

- You know?

Mmm.

Kid. Try something for me.

Bowl that ball as

fast as you can.

Point at where you're

aiming and launch it!

Wait. Really?

Launch it to the moon, Slothy!

Alright!

Time to be fast!

Hooley dooley!

Looks like we've got

ourselves a fast bowler!

But I didn't hit it.

That can come with practice,

kid.

But speed like that -

that's a talent!

Now, all you gotta do is

aim at the wickets.

Alright, you lot!

Let's cricket!

Strewth! You're

getting closer, kid!

By a bilby's hair!

Howzat!

-Did you see that? -Laura!

Laura! Laura!

Alright! Go home! I'm done

shouting for the day!

You were so good!

You were, like, BAM! And then,

WHAM!

And then you were, like,

HOWZATTT!

It was the best day ever.

Arlo. Give

her the thing.

Ah, yeah! We've got

something for you.

Ta-da!

For me?

You're

a Sanctuary City Roo now!

- Over! -

That one was Chilly's. But...

he's not a big talker.

Kayleigh!

Dinner's ready!

Alright! 'Sgetti night!

Bye, Laura! Welcome

to the team!

I better go too.

My Mum says I have to be home

before my watch starts...

--Ah!

...glowing!

See you tomorrow, Slothy

Long Arms! Over!

- Thanks... -

...uh... over.

Slothy Long Arms.

We

have to go home.

This place is too different!

But, Gabby.

Luis! This city

doesn't like my cooking!

If they tried it, they will

fall in love with it.

We have no customers,

Luis.

The

customers will come.

No! No, we have to face facts.

We've been here two weeks and

we've barely made a cent.

If business doesn't pick up,

we have to leave.

Leave?

I know.

Let's give it one more week.

Okay, Papi. One more week.

Take that, ugly mummies!

Arlo? Is

this thing working?

Can you hear me?

Dessert Eagle to

Slothy Long Arms,

reading you loud and clear.

Kayleigh?

Are you there?

Hi,

Laura! Over.

I've got a mission

for the team.

Ooh! I am in!

Mission is my middle name.

Well, actually, it's Jeffery.

I need to find a way to make

my family's food

truck a success.

I need to work out this

city's food secrets.

You've come to the

right bilby!

In the bin, Kayleigh!

Ah, yeah. My Mum says I'm a

bit of a food coin-ah-sir.

Perfecto!

Tomorrow morning

we're going to the city's

fastest restaurant.

You

didn't say 'over'.

Over.

Ay que rico!

Where are you going,

young lady?!

Ahh!

Umm...

I was just going out to...

get some exercise!

Gotta get that step count up!

Look! Laura is gone and

Lie-ra is back.

- Shut up, Mani.

- Shut up, Mani!

If you need to go somewhere,

we'll take you.

Now, where are my keys?

Keys?!

No! No, no, no, please!

You don't need to drive me!

Ai! Hold your alpacas.

Don't be so dramatic.

I just need to remember

where they are.

Yeah, you're never leaving.

Ai, no!

-Papa. Please. -What?

Ah!

Ya ya! Okay, don't worry.

Gabriella?

Where did you leave them last?

- Maybe in the fruit

bowl? -

-Or the sink? -Or maybe

even the fridge?

Now, why would I leave them in

a silly place like...

...that?

Everything okay, my love?

Si. Si.

Someone else must have

put them there.

I wouldn't do such a thing.

Okay. Found them!

Wait. Where's Laura?

It's just

like on the ads!

I love those ads!

Bah-na-na-na-now!

Food is fuel!

The food must be so good!

Um...

The arcade's great.

Wanna check it out?

Oh. I'll catch up to you

guys in a second.

I just want to take it in a

little bit more.

Sweet as, bro!

-Come on, Kayleigh! -I

will destroy you!

They made it so easy?

There's, like, two

things to pick from!

Zip Zap Zello. Welcome

to Zoom Fuel.

Don't live in the moment,

be ahead of it.

-How can I help you? -Um...

One Hasty Tasty burger,

please.

I'll have the same?

Two Hasty Tasty burgers.

Order up!

Ahhhh!

Zoom FUELLL!

Order up!

Huh?

Wha!

Howzat!

Whoa!

Coming through.

Order up!

Wow!

It's so efficient!

It's so quick!

This is it!

This is how I save the truck!

Hey! What are you

doing back here?

Ohh. Sorry!

I was just really interested

in how you work back here.

Oh!

Ahhhh!

Whoops!

MY EYES!

Look, we haven't

had much time!

And it's still in an

experimental stage so--

Did you make it a

chewless ball?

Yes! But--

And how much Zoom did you put

into these suckers?

I want these animals powering

through their day.

-A lot! But-- -But whaat?

Spit it out, duck beak!

Well...

You'll see.

Send in Mr Dung!

Nice digs you got here, mates.

Alright! Free food!

What in the

rhinestone is that?

That... is a Zoomie.

Ahhhh!

See! Another

satisfied customer!

Huh?

Oh, my days! What the...?!

Arggh!

Can someone get me a

glass of poop stat?

You see, the problem is...

It tastes awful!

What do you mean?! This

bug eats poop!

Mmmm mmmm mmm!

What now?!

Huh?

- Warning! Warning!

- Who did this?!

Um... Order up!

Bye!

Get back to work!

Yeah! I'm taking you down!

Not for long!

Laura?

Yes!

Too fast for you!

Too fast for you!

Laura is doin' a dance! Laura

is doin' a dance!

That was one angry snack!

I know exactly how to help my

family's restaurant!

So...

much...running!

Familia.

It's safe to say that things

have not been going so well.

So if we're gonna compete for

customers in this city

we need to start living

in the fast lane!

Does that say 'spoon'? I

need my glasses.

I'm pretty sure it says

'space'. Right, mija?

What? What are you even

saying?! We need speed.

S-P-EED!

If we go quicker then

people will come.

We need to fit into their

fast-paced lifestyle.

I don't know. This all

seems so different!

Say it with me.

We've got the need,

the need for...?

- SPACE! -What

does that say again?

Ai... Moving on!

Step one - specificity.

One dish to rule them all.

We're choosing one recipe from

the book each night.

It'll speed up the

cooking time.

But only one dish

will mean that--

One recipe per night.

No. No. This is not how

we do things!

I'm not being a part of this.

I thought that might

be the case.

Which is why I've

brought back-up.

-Ello, Mrs Sloth. -I

am very chef!

Laura!

This is what we call in the

fast-food biz an

assembly line.

Each team member has their

own individual job.

And only that job.

Small jobs mean we get the

food out quicker!

-Quicker?! No, no, no! -Mama!

We need to make changes

to compete with big

restaurants like Zoom Fuel!

But good food takes time.

We're still cooking

our famous food,

just faster.

Can you just try?

Ooh!

-Knife! -Ahh! No, no, no!

Alright, I'll help.

But we have to

follow the book!

Alright! Everybody

know the plan?

Si, patrona!

Great. Let's cook!

- One Gordita, please?

- Order up!

This is the greatest thing

I've ever put in my mouth!

Who's the chef?

--Oh!

Dessert Eagle

to Slothy Long Arms.

Do you copy? Over.

This is Slothy Long Arms.

Reading you loud and clear.

Over.

You coming to cricket

training today?

Totally! On my way

right...now!

-- Aiii!

Mi eyebrows!

Mija! A little help?!

Ahh, sorry, Arlo. I've

got a situation!

But don't worry.

I'll definitely be there for

the next session!

-That's a-okay, materoo! -Let

us know if we can help!

Today's recipe is...

enchiladas!

Aiii, mijo! That's a good one!

-You coming today? -Not today.

Today?

No...

Today?

--Laura!

Come! Come!

I'm so proud of you all. We

are a real team.

We can keep doing

this forever!

Forever?

Forever!

I am so sick of hearing

about these sloths

and their "delicious food"!

Well, if we had some more

time on our recipes--

Time? Ha!

You think you got time?!

No, time is money!

And money is running short, my

monotreme friend.

Ummm... as you can see,

the results are... not

what we hoped for.

Argghh!

Add more Zoom to the Zoomies.

More Zoom?

Actually, ma'am, we're already

getting some weird results.

Animals who eat them

are starting to become a

little... twitchy.

If we push it any more--

I don't care about a

little twitch.

I just need them to buy them!

They won't notice what

they taste like

when they're powering

through their day!

"It tastes bad." All

this fuss for nothin'.

How bad could it be?

BLUGH!!!

Ahhh! What is that?! Death?

Arggh! Coriander?!

Hmm.

I think I might have found a

way to make our food

taste goood.

So we can reduce the

amount of Zoom?

Hell, no! Pump it up!

With taste and Zoom, we'll

be unstoppable!

Three more specials please,

Papa!

But then I really need to

go to training!

Go? It's too busy

for you to go.

But, Mama, I

promised the team!

Mi amor... Do you

think that maybe we can--

Wait, wait, wait!

It's missing something but I

can't think what.

Aiiii!

-Mani, could you pass me

some-- -Lechuga!

Ah! Gracias, mi amor!

Now, it's ready.

Mama, I need to go to

practice! I haven't

bowled in weeks!

Ai, Dios mio! Always I need to

go to practice! Practice!

No! I need you here, mija!

Mani, take those trays

out of the oven--

- Ahem! -

-Laura?! What are you doing?

-Shhh! I'm not here!

I'm sorry about that. How

can we help you?

The real question is, how

can I help you?

The name, Dotti Pace. I'm

sure you heard of me.

Oh! That's the tiger

from the TV!

I heard about your little van

and I wanted to do

you a favour.

I know how hard it is to run a

business in this city.

The bills. The long hours.

The needy customers...

Hey!

I was thinking

I can send some of my

employees down here to

help you out.

You'll never have to lift

a finger again!

And all you have to do...

...is sell me your recipes.

Well, thank you for

the offer, Ms Pace,

but these are my

family's recipes.

They've been handed down from

generation to generation.

It's taken years to get them

just right, and...

Well, look, we could never

part with them.

Listen.

Let me explain to you

why this opportunity is going

to change your lives--

Mate! Move it along! Me

empanadas are callin'!

Yeah, get

out of the way!

-Yeah! -Hurry up!

-Come on, lady! -Alright!

You can't blame a

gal for trying.

-Wait! Ms Pace! -Ai! Laura!

What did I say about lurking?

Mama! Did you hear

what she said?

We wouldn't have to

work all day!

-I could go to training!

-That is enough.

I need you to run to

the store for me.

We're out of corn for la masa.

But, Mama, I

promised the team.

This is your team.

Now, get on the tram. Don't go

straggling around.

And come straight back. Okay?

Dessert Eagle to Slothy Long Arms.

Are you almost here?

We're about to

finish warming up.

Stop with the

sword fighting!

That is professional

sporting equipment!

Laura?

Missin' out on all

that fun for your family?

I can relate to that.

Ms. Pace? It's you!

How often do they make you

work at that old food truck?

When do you get to do

what you wanna do?

Well... my family need me.

But...

I just wanna spend time

with my friends.

I think there's a way we

could help each other.

I'm looking for the right

flavour for my new product.

If you gave me your

family's recipes...

Ohh...

I mean, what is the point of

livin' somewhere

that moves as fast as you do,

if you're stuck in one place?!

I don't know.

-Can I think about it? -Oh,

honey, I wish you could.

But I'm launching my new

product tomorrow.

And I need to lock in my new

flavour A-S-A-P.

You know what?

If you give me the

recipes by tonight,

maybe we can work

something out.

Don't you go wait'n

too long now.

Oi! Uncle Alberto!

Papa?

Hola, Mija. Come! Come here.

What are you doing out here?

Spending some quality time

with my other babies.

Take these.

Like this?

That's it.

Now pat it down gently.

How long will it take to grow?

Hmm. A while.

But it will be worth the wait.

And then we will have our

own delicious garden

with everything we need.

You'll never have to go to

the shops again.

I'm sure Mama will find

some other pointless

job for me to do.

Hey.

Your mother only wants

the best for you.

I thought helping the business

would mean I could

stay in the city

and see my friends.

But she just wants to lock me

up in that truck.

You know, when I

met your mother

she was a very

different sloth.

She would zip through life.

It was hard to keep

up with her.

Mama?

In fact, she reminds me of

another speedy sloth I know.

What happened?

Time.

Your mother has lost

a lot lately.

And she's scared.

When people are scared

they can hold on too tightly

to the things they love.

Come, come.

Your abuela used to say to me,

"Our family is like

branches of a tree.

"We may grow in

different directions,

"but our roots remain as one."

Remember that, mi amor.

You coming to bed?

In a minute.

Huh?

Mmmm!

What's going on in there?

Hey!

That's no way to treat

our special guest.

I see that you've brought me

a lil' somethin'.

Miss Pace. I...

Let's take

a little walk.

Do you know what all these

pictures have in common?

They're all of you?

They're all

paintings of winners!

Except... this one.

- Is that...? -Yep!

That's my family.

The day that picture was

taken, I worked for hours.

Breaking my back tryin' to

make that shop a success.

And you know how much money

we made that day?

-No. -Nothin'!

My daddy couldn't say

no to anyone.

If they couldn't afford the

full price of coffee,

he'd give it to them anyway.

He never even tried to

be a success.

To be something more!

Everyone looks happy.

Ha. Everyone else.

You know, I once saw a

bumper sticker

that read, "You are

the average

"of the people you spend the

most time with."

I keep this picture here

to remind me that I am not

gonna be the average of them.

I am gonna be great.

Where are your family now?

Girl... I'm too

busy for... all that.

You know? Um. You know,

family...

Family just gets in the way.

Listen. I see a lot of

myself in you.

And I knew you would come

to your senses

cause you don't wanna be

stuck in that truck

for the rest of your life.

But... this is my

family's life's work.

And we will respect that.

With my name and your recipes,

we can conquer the

whole ecosystem!

No! I can't do this to them.

Oh, Laura, Laura!

I understand. Truly, I do.

You want to protect

the thing that you care

about the most.

But, darlin'...

So do I.

Noooo!

Give it back!

Please!

I know this is hard for

you to understand,

but it's nothin' personal,

Laura.

No, please! Give it back!

It doesn't belong to you!

-It's just business. -No! No!

No! No!

Please show Miss

Laura the way out.

No! Please!

-Shame. You had such

potential. -Give it back!

Miss Pace!

Mmmmm! Mmmmmm!

Ahhh! Do I have to do

everything myself?!

No, no, no! Please!

It's not mine!

It's not mine.

She was here, Papi.

She was just here.

And I checked on her before I

went to bed. Now she's gone.

She could be

anywhere out there!

Ai! Dios mio! Where were you?

We were so worried!

Where were you?! We

were so worried!

Mi amor?

I'm sure Laura can

explain everything.

I...

I didn't mean to do it.

I was going there to,

but then it was too

late and she...

...she took it.

Who took what?

No.

What have you done?

I'm so sorry, Mama.

I... I...

Laura. Where is the book?

It was an accident. I

went to Zoom Fuel.

Dotti promised me if I sold

the book to her

she'd help us run the truck

so we didn't have to

work so hard.

But I changed my mind!

I was coming home. I couldn't

give away your book.

It was never my book.

It was our family's.

Your family's.

It's all we have left of them.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

You never think of

anyone but yourself!

No...Mama, please.

How could you?!

Gabby!

It's all gone.

The recipes, the memories!

All of it!

How could she, Luis?

We give her a lot of

responsibilities

in the truck and in

the family.

But she's just a kid, Gabby.

She messed up.

I know, but...

She doesn't care about the

same things I do.

I want her to care

about the kitchen.

To have a good life.

Mi amor, she doesn't see

how lucky she is.

She's young. She wants to

dream about a big future.

And spend time with

her friends.

What if she leaves?

What if she forgets us?

Mi amor, Laura will never

forget her family.

But what if...?

What if I forget her?

Come.

We have work to do.

What's that?

It's stupid.

I thought I might paint up

some ideas for the mural.

But I don't know.

Why is it stupid?

What if it sucks?

What if it doesn't?

-Yah! -Ahhh!

Ok, Romero Flores...es-es!

That speedy fool has our

family recipes.

And we are gonna

get them back.

Woah, woah, woah, woah!

We're just going to go

there and take it?

Ai si yes!

-But how? -How are we

even gonna get in?

Ai, ai! Stop!

To pull this off, we're

gonna need a team.

Luckily for us, we've got

one right here!

The Romero Floreses are

doing a heist!

Ooh! Wait! My handbag!

Really?

What am I meant to do?

Leave it behind?

Come on. We can go

in the back door.

We just have to be quiet.

Okay. Let me just...

Woah, woah! Step aside!

Let me have a go.

My turn!

Ay, no no no! Que desmadre!

What kind of business is

this cheetah running?

I'm going to have to

clean this up.

Ahh, well. It's over.

We'll never get in.

Hey, hey, hey! No, no!

This family never gives up.

Remember.

If you take a moment, life

will show you the answers.

Papa!

Just... give it a try, mija.

Have these things

ever been washed?

Huh?

What?

- Hmm?

- Yoo-hoo!

See you later,

alligator!

Mani!

It's the Taste Testers! The

Zoomies changed them!

-They won't stop moving! -Hey!

Control yourself, duck beak!

Food is fuel.

What in the Zoom Fuel?

-Food is fuel. Food is fuel!

-Huh?

Food is fuel. Food is fuel.

We have to call for help!

What are you talking about?

This is huge!

They love our product. Dang!

They love it so much they're

making other people eat 'em!

Talk about word of mouth!

This will keep us in

business for years!

Quick! Her office is this way!

Huh?

Yep. We're doomed.

No! There's got to be

a way across!

Don't worry, my loves.

This is what Luis Fernando

Romero Gonzales

has been preparing for

his entire life.

Um... Mama? What is Dad doing?

Ai, no, not this.

It's time to...

...dance!

Papa, go faster!

No, my love.

I must... season the moment.

Huh?

A little help,

please!

You did it, Dad!

Ai!

That was incredible!

I haven't seen you move

like that in years!

Anything for my familia.

Mama!

You got any dynamite in that

bottomless bag of yours?

Very funny.

I carry only the essentials.

Hey! I need that!

Seriously?

Here you go, Mama.

Mi libro!

Let me just

put this down.

- NOOO! -

Huh? These damn sloths!

-Y'all go get 'em!

-But the testers!

Go get 'em now!

Now, now, now, now!

Really not good, really not

good, really not good!

Emergency lockdown.

Go! Go! Go! Go!

Mama! Why would you do that?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

Ohh!

I forgot.

No! No! No! No!

We're trapped!

-Let's try the door again! -I

literally just did that!

You have to think of something

or we'll be caught red handed.

Me?

My plan would have

worked if you hadn't

ruined our escape with your

titanic handbag!

Young lady, we wouldn't have

to do any of this

if you hadn't given our book

to that spotted maniac!

-Gabby! -Maybe if you

cared about me

as much as you care about

that stupid book!

Hey! There's no need to fight.

Luis!

Stop trying to make

everything better.

Let her say what she

needs to say.

I just...

I'm tired of being the

baby of the family.

"The little surprise."

The mistake.

I want to do more than just

work in the kitchen.

I'm not like you, Mama.

Half the time I'm

disappointing you

and the other half...

...you don't even

remember I'm there.

I'm sorry if it ever feels

like I don't see you.

Sometimes I get muddled and

frustrated and...

...I forget things.

I really do try to remember,

but...

It's getting harder, mi amor.

When I cook these recipes

it's like everything I've

lost comes back.

Just for a moment.

I get you to help me

in the kitchen

because I want you to know how

special what we have is.

Yeah, I know.

-The recipes. -No.

Family.

Uh, familia?

Something weird is going on

in these rooms.

Well, lookie, lookie,

lookie!

I guess we have found ourself

a snuggle of sloths.

If y'all had just sold me the

book when you had the chance,

we could have

avoided this mess.

The irony of the whole thing

is that I don't even

need your recipes.

We've pumped so much zoom

into our Zoomies...

...the people can't

get enough of em!

Every citizen is gonna be

the most productive

versions of themselves!

And what could possibly be

wrong with that?!

Arggh!

-Food is fuel! -Food is fuel!

Platy! What's

happening right now?

I told you! We can't

control the Testers!

Food is...

Fuel!

-What do we do?! -Run!

Go, go, go, now!

-Food is... -Fuel!

Get off me!

Ahhhh!

Coffee!

Arrggh!

What's wrong with them?

We added extra Zoom!

To help animals power

through their day.

I think it's working a

bit too well!

-It's still locked! -Good!

We can't let these animals

loose on the city!

If they get out of that door,

then every animal

is in danger.

-Food is fuel! -Arggh!

Mani!

Stay. Away. From. My. Familia!

Huh?

Did you see that?!

Did you see what happened

to that tester

when Mum hit him with

the churros?

She whacked the

Zoomies out of him!

Exactly! I think...

It was the food!

How?

Your cooking woke him up

from his trance.

We need to get into

that kitchen

and make as many of your

snacks as possible!

-Fuel! -Ahhhh!

I don't think we're getting in

there anytime soon, mija!

Do you have any more food,

Mama?

-Only this! -This

family is so weird.

Great! We're gonna

need some help!

You hold the doors.

I've got a plan.

You heard my daughter! Push!

Slothy Long

Arms to Dessert Eagle.

-Are you there? -Ahh!

Laura?

Arlo...

I know that I haven't been the

best team mate lately

but... I really

need your help.

What do you need,

Slothy Long Arms?

Okay! Here's the plan.

Ahh! This... This is not what

was supposed to happen!

-We tried to warn you! -But I

was just trying to...

I just wanted to do

something great!

Congratulations!

You'll be the cheetah who

zoomie-fied an entire city!

No, no! This isn't my fault!

Wait! Where are you going?

I can fix this! I just need to

get to my office!

-No! Come back! - Miss Pace!

No!

If I can get there, I

can open these doors...

-I can't hold it much longer!

-Nooo!

Run!

I'm sorry.

She left us.

Laura! What are you doing?!

Arggh!

Noooo!

Arggh!

Goo!

Ahhhh!

Nooo! Giant Burger Man!

Food is fuel!

-There's too many of them!

-What do we do?!

Head inside the arcade!

Papa!

No! Mani!

-Mi amor! -Noooo!

Take Laura and hide!

I'll get Mani and buy

you some time.

Papa!

Okay, you Zoomie weirdos.

Let's dance!

Mama. I don't know what to do!

You are gonna find a way to

get into that kitchen.

But...

If there is anyone who

is fast enough

and can think of the craziest

idea to fix all of this,

it is you, mi amor.

I am so proud of the

person you are.

Never doubt that.

Now go!

Season the moment.

- Food... -

...is...fuel.

Go! Now!

- Food is fuel! - Nooo!

Mama!

Food is fuel!

Luis Fernando Romero Gonzlez!

You are in big trouble,

mister!

Run, Laura!

Right.

Now I just need to

make something.

Arggh!

Why don't I remember any of

these stupid recipes?!

Arggh!

Okay.

Let's just take it slow.

Mmm...

Perfecto!

...is fuel.

Huh?

Okay, amigos!

Order up!

Uh?

Food is fuel!

I ain't got no help!

Have to do everything myself!

Ha-ha!

No!

No, no, no! Don't

go out there!

Hey! It's me that you want!

Come on! Come on! Open!

Come on!

No! No! Ahhhh!

Food is... Huh?

My mum says breakfast is the

most important meal

of the day!

They may take our tacos,

but they will never

take our freedom!

Chilly Bin!

Arlo, Kayleigh! On my signal!

Now!

Yes! It's working!

Too fast for you! Too

fast for you!

-Laura is doing it...

-Food is fuel!

-No! No! -Food is fuel!

Familia! It's me! It's me!

Food is fuel!

No! Please!

It's me!

-Food is fuel! -I'm sorry.

Hey, Slothy!

Go long!

Howzat!

Mija?

Papa!

- Ai... -

Mani? Mama!

I knew you could do it, mija!

Mama! You're

squishing me.

Hey! Let us in on this squish!

-So then the zom-- -Ah! No,

no, no!

-Testers. -Okay.

The 'testers' made everyone

eat caffeinated energy ba*ls

that turned them into anxious

speedy assassins?

Now you're getting it!

This city's a mess.

-Ahh! -Huh?

What?

What? Ah! Where?

What happened?

Ah-ha, Pace. I think

we need a word.

Platy! Call my lawyer!

It was not me!

That's not how he tells it.

Mmm mmm mmmm. MMM!

MMMMMMMM!

I've heard enough.

You're under arrest

for releasing a dangerous

item into the public.

And for it tasting so bad!

Oh... Wait!

Thank you.

Excuse me, officer?

Um... When do I get to

make my phone call?

I think I know who I'd

like to talk to.

Laura. Have you seen

your mother?

Mama?

It's okay.

It'll be... okay.

Then you take this...

Now pat it down gently.

Like this?

Perfecto!

Ai, it's empty. I'll

go fill it up.

Mama, can I use the...

Mama?

Oh, ha.

I'll be okay in a second.

I just...

I just need a moment.

Why don't we cook together?

I would like that very much.

But I think we're gonna

need some help.

Oh, we need garlic!

Si! And carrots!

Oh, yes! And chilli pasilla!

Oh! I've been drying them

in the garden!

Mmm. That looks

about done to me.

Okay! Let's give it a taste!

-It's missing something.

-Hmmm.

It just needs...

...epazote!

It's perfect, Mama!

Mmm, delicious!

There. The first recipe

for our new book.

Alright. Grab some bowls.

We have to start

serving this up!

Esto es vida!

Esto es vida!

No, no, no, no! What

are you doing?

I'm taking orders.

You have a game to get to.

Hello, Mrs Laura's mum!

Is Laura ready for training?

Oh, yes, she is.

Oiia! Slow down, young lady!

Welcome, old man!

-Hola! Cmo ests? -Cappa!

Barra!

Alright, you bunch of

bugalugs! Let's play

some cricket.

Okay. You got this.

Just... season the moment.

Ahh!

That's my daughter!

Now that is cricket!

This calls for a celebration,

no?

- Let's dance! -

This is delicious!

Oh, Mani!

It's wonderful!

Ah! My little artist.

This looks great!