-[screams, grunts] -[snarling]
*
-Watching vine again? -Yep!
And these two are about to fight.
Or kiss.
It's hard to tell with vine sometimes.
-Because they're vegetation that doesn't move.
You know, Thunk, there are more interesting things in the world.
-Oh yeah? Like what? -Oh.
I...
wasn't prepared for a follow-up question. Hm...
Hm... [gasps]
I've got it. Have you ever seen the majestic eelgle migration?
THUNK: Yep! I saw it on window.
-I see. What about the nesting
-of the tigersnails? -THUNK: Twice.
Once on window, and the other time on window.
-The awe-inspiring blooming
of the dragonberry blossoms?
THUNK: Window. And don't believe the hype.
-Hm... How about
-the Big Shine? -Ooh, what's that?
-It's a naturally occurring phosphorescent light display
above the tranquil waters of Glowshine Lake.
It's said to be the most beautiful sight one's eyes
might ever see, and I believe it's happening tonight.
-Ooh! It sounds amazing!
I can't wait to watch it on window.
-[laughs] No. You have to travel
to Glowshine Lake to see this spectacle.
-Huh. Will you take me?
-Uh, me?
Take you? Uh... what about Grug?
THUNK: Yeah, he's not really into watching things.
-So, will you take me? -Uh...
I suppose...
that's not outside the realm of possibility
some time in the indeterminate future...
-So, like now?
-I... -Great! Thanks, Dad!
-Huh? Dad?
But I'm Dad... Whoa! [screaming]
-[falling, thudding] -[grunting]
-[grunting, yelling] -[goat scream]
* Let's live wild, the world's our own *
* We built this wheel now it's gunna roll *
* You know a spark becomes a fire wherever we go *
* Whoa-ho-ho *
* Stuck together, stuck, stuck together *
* It's an evolution for worse or for better *
* To find some unity *
* For all humanity *
* Because we're stuck together *
* In one big family tree *
GUY: I can't take Thunk to Glowshine Lake!
It's too dangerous!
More importantly, I don't want to.
What do I do, Philliam P. Phillington?
-What do I do? Aah! -Why did Thunk call you Dad?!
-[grunts] A simple mistake.
Or a desperate cry for the attention of a father figure,
prompted by neglect, indifference, and general sloth.
-What's this thing? -That's Philliam.
Dawn and I made it together, so I'll just take that.
-Wait! Are you saying I don't spend enough time with Thunk?
-You understood that? -Yeah.
[laughs] I'm surprised, too. Now, take it back!
-Fine, I take it back.
-Don't take it back!
You're right. Lately,
Thunk and I live in two different worlds.
Him in the living room,
and me outsidethe living room.
What do I do, Phil?
-What do I do?! -First, put me down gently.
Second, give me the stick statue.
Third, have you tried listening to Thunk?
-Sure! But, all he talks about is stuff I don't like.
-Grug, part of the joy of being a father
is seeing the world through your child's eyes.
If you wantto connect with Thunk,
take an interest in hisinterests.
As I took an interest in Dawn's stick-craft.
-Whoa.
That's... good advice, Phil.
-Of course, it is. And, if you give me Philliam--
uh, ahem, the stick statue--
I'll tell you what Thunk is mostinterested in.
-What is it?! Tell me!
-The Big Shine.
A glorious exhibition of glowing lights he wants
to watch this evening at sundown.
-Watching a bunch of lights? Ugh. Sounds lame.
-To you, but not to Thunk.
In fact, he asked me to take him.
-I know, but why would you take him? I'm Dad.
-Of course, which is why
I'd be willing to step aside,
so you and he can reforge your bond,
provided you give me back that stick statue.
-Yeah... Yeah, thanks, Phil!
-I-I'm gonna go tell Thunk right now! -No!
You took Philliam!
[echoing]: Philliam!
GRUG: So,
I was thinking maybe wecould spend the day together!
You know, just-just you and me doin' father-son stuff.
[Thunk breathing noisily]
-[Greg panting] -[breathing continues]
Hey, Thunk!
-[gasps] Dad! Dad, come quick!
-You're on window! -Thunk, it's me!
I'm right here! Anyway, as I was saying,
I was wondering if you wanted to hang out today.
-You? Want to hang out? With me?
-Of course! I-I have a whole day planned out
with a big surprise at the end!
-Are you sure you don't mean Eep? It's an easy mistake.
The way I remember it, she's the one with
-the long hair, right? -No, Thunk.
-This adventure's all you and me. -[screeches]
-[zap] -[grunting, screaming]
-Dad! Ha, ha, you gotta see this!
You just fell out window!
So, where are we going?
-Well, if I tell you, it won't be a surprise.
-Th-th-that's a good point.
-Just gonna take a look at the map.
THUNK: So, where are we going?
-Do you want it to be a surprise or not?
-Definitely surprise! But, can I have a hint?
-Um... it-it's at a lake,
and, uh, I guess it's kinda big,
and, uh, it's shiny...
-You're taking me to Glowshine Lake to see the Big Shine?!
This is so weird. Phil and I were just talking about this!
-Yeah, Phil told me. Th-that's where I got the idea.
-This is so cool! But I thought you wouldn't be into it.
-Walking outside? Checking out a lake?
Spending quality time with my boy?
Sounds like a good day to me!
-Well, if the Big Shine is tonight, we better hurry
-if we wanna get good seats. -Thunk,
we're the only people in the world.
There's plenty of good seats!
Besides, I've got some other surprises for you along the way.
-Great! I love surprises. So, what are they?
-So, what-what's the latest?
-W-with what? -Window!
-Wait, youwanna talk about window?
-Absolutely! If you're interested in it,
I'm interested in it, too!
-Are you sure? You've never been interested in window.
-[scoffs] N-now, what makes you say that?
-Dad! You're not gonna believe what I just saw on window!
There was a cloud! And then, there wasn't...
-Can't talk. Eating. [munching]
-Dad! You'll never guess what happened on window!
I was watching a rock, and it didn't move!
GRUG: Can't talk. Thinking.
[farts]
-Dad! I was watching window,
and then it got windy,
and it was all like...
[imitates wind]
-[laughs] -Can't talk! Napping!
-Uh, not sure why I thought you wouldn't care about window.
Right now, I'm really into watching vine.
-Have you seen it? -Yeah, Thunk. I've seen lots of vines.
-On window? -Oh.
Uh, then no.
-In that case, we better start at the beginning.
Once upon a vine...
and even though long vine and short vine
are the same kind of vine,
they just can't see vine-to-vine.
No matter how hard they try! [laughs] Get it?
-Not even a little. -No problem!
We'll just start from the beginning.
It was the best of vines, it was the worst of vines...
And that brings us to the eternal feud
between dark green vine and light green vine.
-Wait! I-I thought dark green and light green were brothers.
-Rookie mistake. That's light green and lighter green.
But the good news is we can start from the beginning!
-No! I-I mean, I-I'd love to,
but, uh, we've reached the first surprise!
It's one of my favorite spots,
and I'm hoping it'll be one of yours, too.
-[bubbling] -Fire algae!
-So, what do we do? Build a window with sticks,
-so we can watch it? -We're not just gonna watch it.
-We're gonna live it! -Live it?
Yeah, I-I don't like the sound of that.
-J-just grab a rock and throw it in.
I promise, it'll be worth it.
-Hm...
[grunts]
[splash, boom]
Whoa...
-[laughs] You ain't seen nothin' yet!
-Be right back! -You know, Dad, I didn't think
I'd like throwing rocks in this slimy pond,
but now that we're here doing it together,
I gotta say, it's pretty fun.
-Boulder blast!
[grunts]
[splash, boom]
-[flame roaring] -[Thunk screaming]
[laughing]
Bet you never saw that on window, right, Thunk?
-Thunk? -[hissing, Thunk whimpers]
-[wheezing]: It's all good.
-How you doing, Thunk?
-Everything hurts, even my hair,
but other than that, I-I'm good.
-Well, the important thing is you're having fun.
-Are you having fun? -Yeah!
The only way this could be more fun
is if I was watching myself on window.
-Good. And since we're out here having fun,
I wanna give you something.
THUNK: Whoa...
You're giving me your spear?
[gasps] This is so cool!
-It sure is. Go ahead. Try it out.
[grunting]
-Spear. Spear, spear, spear.
-I still remember the day my dad gave me his spear.
We were hunting. We came over a ridge,
and saw the biggest alligoater I'd ever seen.
Dad handed me his spear and just nodded.
I'll never forget that moment.
Just like I hope you'll never forget this moment.
-[grunting] -[stabbing]
-Yes! [giggles] -Ooh! Did you get something?
-I sure did! Mossmallows!
One for me,
-one for you. -[laughs] Good hunt!
You know how much I love mossmallows.
[both chewing, giggling]
-We should probably get going.
I don't wanna miss the Big Shine.
-Nope. But first, another surprise.
Let's head out!
-Mmm... -Dad.
-What are you doing? -I only like the crunchy parts.
-But you can't leave food lying around like that.
Biting into crunchy parts or skins
or shells to a food's squishy center
releases scents that attract animals.
Saw it on window.
-Ah, I know animals.
We don't have to worry about them. [panting]
*
[whispers]: Okay, Thunk. We're here.
You can open your eyes.
-[whispers]: How? Your hands are covering them.
-[normal]: No, buddy, th-those are your hands.
-[normal]: Oh yeah.
-They're liftberries. -Great!
'Cause those mossmallows, while delicious,
weren't very filling. Carlos is still hungry.
-Wait, who's Carlos? -That's what I call
-whatever this thing is. -Your stomach?
-Yeah, stomach.
I'ma stick with Carlos. Easier to remember.
-Whoa, whoa, whoa, Thunk.
-Liftberries aren't for eating. -Oop! False alarm,
Carlos, but sit tight.
-They're for floating! -Wait, floating?
Like, up in the air floating?
[laughs] Nah. One time, on vine,
it was really windy. Long vine had a good grip,
but short vine blew away and landed in quicksand.
Hey, we all know how that ends.
-Ah, you got nothing to worry about.
And if you're anything like me,
you're gonna love it! [grunts] Heh?
-Whoa, hey!
You're right! Why was I worried? Flying isn't all that bad!
-That's not flying. [grunts] Thisis flying!
[screaming]
See? I knew you'd love it!
Look! You can see your house from here!
And-and my house, too!
'Cause it's the same house! [laughs]
-I can't see anything!
-That's 'cause your eyes are closed,
and you should open them right now because there's
-one more exciting liftberry surprise! -[screech]
[pop, deflating]
[Thunk screaming, Grug laughing]
[screaming, cheering]
-[Thunk whimpering] -Surprise!
Eelgles love liftberries!
That's the exciting part!
And we've landed.
Ah, how great was that?
-We made it? We made it!
Boy, I-I really thought that eelgle was gonna--
-[zap] -[both yelling, groaning]
[grunts]
You know, I've seen eelgles shock things on window,
but it's a different experience when you're the shockee.
-Different bad?
-Yes, but also different good.
I bet you'll feel the same way about watching the Big Shine.
-Well, watching's not really my thing, but maybe.
-That's the spirit! We'd better get moving. We don't wanna miss it.
-Oh, we got plenty of time 'cause we're taking a shortcut,
thanks to my nextsurprise.
-Shortcut's my middle name!
-Uh, n-no it's not. -Right. Is it--Is it Kenneth?
-Here it is!
-Windslider Hill! -[wind blowing]
[grunts] We're gonna ride
this baby all the way to Glowshine Lake!
-Ride? That means sitting! Well, now we're talking.
-[grunts] All we need
is a little tree wax.
Or, as I like to call it, go-goop!
-Why do you like to call it that?
-GRUG: Ah! Woo-hoo! -[screaming]
Do you get it now?!
-Whoa! We're really moving! -[Thunk screaming]
-I might've used too much go-goop! -Maybe a bit!
[puppy whining]
-Look out! We're coming in hot! -[screaming]
-We're gonna hit it! -No, we're not!
[both screaming]
-[whine] -[screaming continues]
[whines, pants]
[screaming]
-Make it stop, make it stop, make it stop!
-[screaming] -[Grug laughing]
[both scream]
-[Grug laughing] -[Thunk screaming]
GRUG: Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
-Punch monkeys! Woo-hoo! -[Thunk screaming]
[Grug laughing]
-Finally, something soft to land on.
GRUG: Whoa!
THUNK: Not... soft... [grunts]
-Wasn't that awesome?!
-That depends. Am I alive or dead?
-Alive! -Then, yes! It's awesome!
GRUG: Nice job finding these strawpearies.
-Actually, Carlos found them.
-He's got a gut instinct for food.
-One for me, one for the wild.
-Dad, you gotta stop doing that. -Stop doing what?
Sharing snacks with our animal friends?
We're all part of the circle of life, Thunk.
Now, according to Phil's map,
we are almost at Glowshine Lake.
-Yes! I'm so excited!
No. Excited isn't even the word for it.
-What is the word for it?
-Nah. Excited works.
And I'm excited I get to see it with you.
-Aw, really? -Sure!
You treated me to a bunch of Dad dares,
now I get to share a Thunk thrill with you.
-And Phil made it possible. Huh.
I guess he's not completely, entirely, all bad.
-Yeah, Phil's cool, but, man, can he talk.
He does notknow how to turn it off.
-Right? I've been saying the same thing since I met him!
-[both grunt] -You know,
you and I aren't so different. We both love strawpearies,
we both get annoyed by Phil.
I mean, we gotta hang out more!
-Yeah! Maybe we can watch vine some time!
-Sure! Though I'm still not sure what vine is about.
-What isn't it about?
Love, loss, growth,
betrayal, dirt. But, at its root,
vine is about different vines
finding common ground. [sighs]
It's got something for everyone.
-Well, I like the sound of that.
Remind me again, which one is the good guy?
Long vine or short vine?
THUNK: You'll have to decide that for yourself, Dad.
*
[hawk screeches]
-Ugh! Of course!
Glowshine Lake is on top of a cliff.
-Thanks, Phil. -THUNK: Wait,
does that mean we're not gonna see the Big Shine?
-No!
We just have to get up there somehow!
-W-why don't we just take the elevator?
-I don't think there's an elevator, buddy.
But, there is a Grug-evator!
Hop on my back, and, uh,
don't forget to push the up button.
-Up, please! -Going up!
-Here we go! -THUNK: Wow.
It's really happening! We're gonna see the Big Shine!
[giggles] I'm so excited!
-I'm sick to my Carlos... Ah! -[roar]
[growling]
-Ah, bearacudas! What are they doing here?
-Maybe they smelled your trail of food just like I said they would.
-[snarling] -And they're still hungry!
-What are we gonna do? -[Greg growls]
*
[whimpering]
[growls] Yah!
[roaring]
[snarling]
-Good try, son. But now, we gotta go.
-[both yelling] -[snarling]
-[panting] -[Thunk screaming]
Why are they so fast?!
-Hold on! Dad! I've got an idea!
Thunkmergency snack stash.
-I thought you said don't feed the bearacudas!
-I did! But now, I'm buying us some time. [grunting]
-[growling] -[Grug panting]
-[grunting] -What are you doing now?!
-I'm pushing the faster button!
Okay, I think we lost them.
-And here's some more good news.
We're at Geyser Gully!
[sighs] I love this place.
It'll make you forget all about the Big Shine.
-So, we're not going to see the Big Shine?
-We're gonna do anotherthing you love? -Yeah!
And you'lllove it, too!
-[blast] -BOTH: Hm?
-Well, it's not the Big Shine,
but it looks like a pretty good show.
Oh no, it's not a show, is it?
-Nope. Now, the trick to geyser galloping is to cover your face,
head, arms, legs, and the rest of your body.
-And we start in three, two... -What?! We're doing this now?!
-Go! -[both panting]
-How do you know where the geysers are?!
-You don't! That's the best part! Whoa!
-How is that the best pa-- Ah!
-See? Blows you away, right?!
-[blast] -[screaming]
Yep, I was speechless my first time, too!
Just as good as watching a bunch of lights!
[blast] -Not really! Ah!
-Whoa!
What do you mean?!
-Well, we did everything youwanted to do,
but we didn't do what I wanted to do!
-[blast] -We talked about branch!
-[blast] -It's vine, Dad, not branch!
[grunts] But you don't know that because you don't listen to me!
[grunts] Because you don't like the things I like!
[grunts] Because you don't like me!
[gasps]
*
[both groaning]
-What? Thunk, you're my son.
Of course, I like you.
-Really? But, we're so different.
What do you like about me?
-W-we're not that different.
You know who you are. You don't hide it.
And you don't apologize for it.
You're full of truth
and joy and love,
and you enjoy every meal like it's your last.
Sound like anybody you know?
-[laughs] Wow. I guess you're right.
So, h-how come we never spend time together?
-What are you talking about?
-We just spent all day together! -Yeah.
And now, the day is over.
-No, it's not.
'Cause we're gonna go see the Big Shine!
-Really? -Really.
[panting]
-Now? -Yes! Now!
[panting]
*
THUNK: So, how are we getting past those bearacudas?
-Not sure yet. I need to take a closer look.
Uh, thanks, but I'll use my own.
Huh.
There's three of them and only two of us,
which means we can't go through them.
THUNK: But maybe, we can...
BOTH: Go overthem.
[both laugh]
-Dad, do you think this is safe?
-[tree creaking] -Uh, safe-ish.
But the sun's going down, and we got
-a Big Shine to see. -THUNK: Hit it.
[both screaming]
[slow-motion screaming]
[both grunt]
GRUG: I didn't really think through the landing.
-[Thunk humming] -[grunting, struggling]
Thunk? Why are you humming?
-Not sure. Just feels like there should be some music during this.
-Nice touch.
[grunting, gasps]
*
-Huh. -Huh.
[insects buzzing]
GRUG: I pictured Lake Glowshine more,
-uh, shiny. -Yeah, yeah, and glowy and...
and not disgusting.
-I'm sorry, buddy. You wanted the Big Shine,
but you got the big bust.
-It's not the big bust.
It's the big best because I'm with you.
*
-[sniffles] I'm sorry, son!
I love you so much, and I didn't mean to let you down,
and I'll never do it again, and from now on,
it's you and me, father and son, together forever!
-[growl] -THUNK: Uh, Dad?
-Not now, Thunk, w-we're having a moment.
-Then maybe you should tell them that.
[roaring]
-[Grug growls] -What do we do?
-Well, I'm gonna fight for our lives.
And you're gonna watch from a nice, safe rock!
-No, I'm not. Because another thing I watch on window
is bearacuda.
I know what scares them off.
-Really? What is it?
-I can't remember. Let me think.
GRUG: [grunts] Think fast!
THUNK: Bearacudas like strawpearies. Well, that doesn't help.
[roaring]
[panting]
-[grunting] -[snarling]
-Did you remember? -Uh, uh, still working on it!
Bearacudas like playing Stack Sticks.
No, that doesn't help either.
[grunting, yelling]
-[roaring] -Uh, how about now, Thunk?
-Still thinking!
What are they afraid of?
Oh! That's it!
Dad! I know what to do!
-What? What is it? Where are you going?!
What do I do?!
-Make yourself big! -What? I am big!
-No! Bigger! Raise those tree hands
-and wave them around! -Why?
-Because bearacudas are scared of bigger animals!
-If you say so! [growling] -[Thunk grunting]
[confused growls]
-Now what? -Now, scream!
Like Phil accidentally destroyed the outhouse!
[both screaming]
[confused whimpering]
Now, close your eyes and dance like the world isn't watching!
[rhythmic grunting]
*
[confused whining]
-[grunting] -Dad, uh, they're gone.
-That's amazing!
Who knew bearacudas were afraid of dancing?
-Like I said, they're afraid of bigger animals.
The dancing was for me.
-[laughs] You got me.
[sighs] Let's head home.
Maybe we can make it in time to catch vine.
-[gasps] Are you serious?
-Yeah. I wanna see if long vine
and short vine finally work it out.
-[laughs] They do, Dad. They do.
-[wind blowing] -[sparkling]
-[Thunk gasps] -GRUG: Hm?
[both gasp]
*
THUNK: Wow.
[both laugh]
[sparkling continues]
W-what are you doing?
-I'm pushing the "thank you" button.
[happy sigh]
*