Come on, team. We got this.
We can win this game if we keep them from scoring.
Let's go, team!
Great catch, Denise. Great catch.
Oh, no. He's stealing home.
Safe.
That's okay. We still got this.
Way to go, Molly!
We can do it. I know we can.
Go, team!
Let's go, team. We got this.
Yeah! Like Michael said.
I got it, I got it!
I missed the catch.
- Michael, you can do it! Throw the ball! - Throw it home!
Michael, throw home.
You're safe.
I can't believe I lost us the game.
It's okay, Michael. Don't worry.
Yeah. That was an amazing throw all the way to home plate.
But I still lost us the game, our very last one of the season.
We had a lot of fun.
And we wouldn't have made it this far without you.
We had a great time playing thanks to you.
Yeah, I guess I had fun too, until I dropped that catch.
I let everyone down. I let myself down.
How did I miss that catch? How did I let that happen?
I lost the game.
That was a rough game.
- Poor Michael. - Do you think he's gonna be okay?
He does seem upset.
Perhaps Michael just needs a little space right now.
Hi, Michael.
We're making banana bread with raisins. I'm helping.
Sorry about your baseball game, Michael.
Maybe you'll feel better after you have a snack.
Here, catch.
I'm sorry. That was my fault.
I can't catch anything.
Don't be sad, Michael.
Here, Mumu will make you feel better.
That's not your fault, Michael.
Mumu's really slippy.
Look. Oops!
See? I can't even hold her.
Oops.
Oopsy!
Let's just leave Michael alone for a bit, okay?
I've come to an important decision.
Oh, good.
I've decided that I'm going to quit baseball.
But, Michael, you love baseball.
It's your favorite game. Your whole life is baseball.
Not anymore.
I'm quitting, and I'm not rejoining the team next season.
And I'm never, ever, never playing ever again.
Not ever.
That's not good.
Seriously? Give me a break.
A break? Is something broken?
Hi, Stillwater.
No, nothing's broken.
I mean, it feels kind of broken, but nothing's actually broken broken.
I was going to ask you to tell me how you're feeling,
but perhaps you already have.
I was just about to go and pick some apples.
Would you like to come along and help?
Sure, as long as you don't ask me to catch any.
I promise.
I've decided to quit baseball.
Well, that is certainly a big decision,
especially considering how much you love baseball.
I know.
It's just, after missing that easy catch, I really let my team down.
I can't stop thinking about it.
Let me ask you, Michael.
Let's say a friend of yours had missed that catch instead.
What would you say? Would you be upset?
Probably not, but that's different.
It's me. It was my mistake.
I see.
Michael, I wonder if you might let me tell you a story.
Sure, Stillwater. I love your stories.
There was once a talented musician named Ella, who was the leader of a band.
She led by example.
She played her best.
She loved what she did.
Together, the team of musicians happily followed Ella's direction.
Okay, okay, hold up.
Clearly, a couple of wrong notes sneaked their way in.
Sorry, Boss.
That's all right, Nina.
How can you find the right notes if you don't know where the wrong ones are?
Now, I know maybe we're all a little nervous
about our big performance tonight, but don't be. We got this.
We just work together and do our best.
That's all I could ever ask of any of you.
I'm-- I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
We're gonna take a small break. Be back in a few minutes.
Look, I'm so sorry I let you all down tonight.
That note, that was unforgivable.
I'll finish out the set tonight with you,
but I'm gonna step down as the leader of this beautiful band.
You'll all be better off without me.
Wait. She quit just because of a couple of bad notes?
Yes, it did seem so.
I can't believe the boss is gonna quit like that.
I would've quit so many times myself, but she kept me in it.
She made me a much better musician.
Heck, she made me a much better cat.
Her attitude, her smile. She helped us all.
Yeah, Nina.
We've all lost our rhythm, made so many mistakes,
but she just cheered us on every time, right or wrong.
- She was always there for me. - That's what I was saying.
I just wish there was some way we could help her now.
You already have helped.
I need to apologize to all of you.
I'm not going to quit.
Everyone makes mistakes,
and if I'm not going to be hard on you, I can't be hard on me.
Now, if you all are done resting, we got a performance to finish.
You know, Stillwater,
I think being in a band is a lot like being on a baseball team.
Yes, I hadn't thought of that.
Tell me, Michael, what is it you like about being on a team?
So many things, really.
I like how we're all in it together, as a group.
One person can't do it all on their own.
You get to celebrate all your victories together,
but you have support when you lose too.
So then, when you're on a team, can one person really lose the game?
No. We're in it together.
Hey, Michael. We came to see how you were doing.
Addy and Karl told us you're gonna quit baseball.
I hope you'll change your mind. We need you.
No, I'm not gonna quit.
I was pretty upset about missing that catch, but I'm feeling better now.
I mean, I wouldn't be mad at any of you if you dropped the ball.
Why should I be mad at me?
Thank goodness you're sticking around for next season.
We've just started playing baseball, and we need your help practicing.
Yeah, we can use all the practice we can get.
Me too.
I almost thought I was gonna drop it.
Would you have cared?
No, not anymore.
Sometimes you hit a wrong note, and sometimes you drop the ball.
Pass it to me, pass it to me!
Over here! Over here!
Yes! Nice throw.
And sometimes you drop the apple.
Mind if I join the team?
Seems I could use a little practice.
The more the merrier.
Over here, over here!
Pass it to me, pass it to me!
- Good catch. - Nice throw. Yeah!
You wanna come over for a sleepover tonight?
We can pop popcorn and watch a movie.
What do you say?
What is it?
Sorry, Addy, but we can't come over tonight.
Sofia's having a special birthday dinner.
She is?
I-It's at a restaurant.
Her parents are only letting her invite two friends.
It's okay. I-I get it.
So, where are you going for dinner?
We're going to this place that has a show with knights on horses.
And we get to eat with our hands.
That sounds fun. I'm sure you're gonna have a great time.
Did anyone order an Addy sandwich?
Have fun tonight. I can't wait to hear all about it.
Happy birthday, Mumu and Pico.
It's not time to eat yet, Mumu.
Karl, I have finished. The invitations look great.
Just enough glitter.
What nice invitations, Koo.
And the table looks lovely, Karl.
Thanks, Stillwater, but we have a problem.
We can't fold napkins.
We want to make animals. Can you please help us?
I would be delighted to help.
Addy's home!
Come on, Koo. Let's invite her to the party.
Addy.
Guess what?
You are invited to Mumu and Pico's birthday party.
Thanks.
At least I got invited to one birthday party today.
Come on, Addy.
Hello, Addy.
Hi, Stillwater.
Let's all play charades. It is Pico's favorite game.
Who would like to start?
Addy's really good at charades. She should go first.
Okay.
A tower.
A pickle. A pickle tower!
A tree.
A windmill?
No.
Would that be a ball?
A ball bouncing up and down.
A kangaroo.
I was a flamingo.
Someone else's turn.
What's wrong, Addy? You look sad.
We don't have to play charades anymore if you don't want to.
Addy, would you like to take a little walk
and help me pick up a few things from the kitchen?
This looks like the perfect tray for a party.
Yeah, I guess.
Your body is here, but your mind seems to be elsewhere.
There's this girl in my grade, Sofia.
She's having a birthday dinner tonight at a really cool restaurant.
Maya and Asha got invited, but not me.
I don't even really know Sofia that well, but I still feel sad to miss out.
All I can think about is all of them having fun, and me here at home.
Of course. That's perfectly understandable.
Your situation reminds me of an old saying.
"When one door closes, another one opens."
I've never heard that saying before.
What does it mean?
I think the best way to explain that--
Is with a story?
That's right.
The day of the concert had finally arrived,
and Maddy and her friends couldn't wait to get to the show.
I'm so excited to see them play.
As Maddy made her way to the show,
she felt the music of the city.
It was upbeat and exciting.
Man, this line is so long, but so worth it.
Even though the line was long,
Maddy and her friends waited patiently for their turn to buy tickets.
- Here you go. Go right in. - But when they reached
the front of the line...
I'm sorry, kid. I just sold the last ticket.
But I've been waiting all year to see this band.
Please can you check again?
I really am sorry.
You'll have to catch them another time.
Sorry, folks.
We're all sold out for tonight's show.
Maddy, we don't have to go.
It's okay.
I want you to have a great time.
Take lots of pictures, and I'll catch up with you tomorrow.
As Maddy made her way back home,
the music of the city didn't feel as upbeat and exciting to her anymore.
If you feel worried and you want to run and hide
But although one door closed, another one suddenly opened.
And if you're feeling like nobody's on your side
Take a deep breath and count to five
I'm sorry.
Please don't stop playing because of me.
I was just really enjoying your music.
Thanks.
I see you've got drumsticks. Do you play?
A little.
We've been looking for someone to play drums in our band.
Want to give it a go?
Really?
Totally. Come on.
A year later, Maddy was back at the same theater,
but this time she had no trouble getting in.
I'm in the band.
If you feel worried and you want to run and hide
Take a deep breath
- Yes, Maddy! - And count to five
One, two, three, four, five
Time to breathe out those butterflies
If Maddy had gone to the concert with her friends that night,
she never would have met her new band.
It's true.
Out of a disheartening situation, a wonderful opportunity arose for Maddy.
One door closed, and another opened.
I like that.
Let's get back outside with Koo and Karl.
I don't wanna miss another minute of the party.
We've got finger sandwiches and scones.
Here you go, Mumu.
It's just pretend, Mumu.
And one for you, Pico.
Pico says, "Thank you." He loves sandwiches with cheese.
Have a cookie, Karl.
Thanks, Koo. I love chocolate.
Oh, no. It's lemon.
May I offer you some tea, Addy?
Don't mind if I do. Thanks.
If I had gone with my friends to the dinner tonight,
I wouldn't have been here to celebrate Mumu and Pico.
- Hey, everyone. - Hi, Michael.
Want some pretend birthday cake?
Sure. Thanks, Karl.
There's supposed to be a meteor shower tonight.
If we get to the top of the hill, we might be able to see some of it.
How exciting.
Come on.
Why is Michael so excited about a shower?
Awesome!
- That's amazing! - Yeah!
- Wow! - Wonderful.
Wow.
I'm so happy to be here watching this amazing show.
It looks like birthday candles flying across the sky.
This is the party I want to be at.
Wow!
With our spirits We were floating through the trees
Like creatures, we were soaring high Blowing off some steam
Or a mountain and its effervescent green
A never-ending dream
I found a little bit of honey
And now I'm a little sweeter inside
It's just a little bit funny
But now I have the world on my side