Arthur, Buster, Binky and Brain are playing with a basketball during recess
As boys, we have to stick together! [passes the ball to Binky]
The rabbit's right as rain!
BBrain
I agree! We all go to Arthur's party! [he, Buster and Binky join hands]
Muffy, Francine, Prunella, Sue Ellen and Fern are nearby at the jungle gym
Who needs boys? Anyone who doesn't come to my party can't be my friend anymore!
But a party won't be fun without the boys!
Are you my friend or not!
A teacher calls the kids with a whistle. There’s a rope lying on the ground
CGCoach Grimslid
Come here kids! Let's choose sides for a tug of war! Muffy, you be one captain! Buster, you be the other! Muffy, choose your first player!
This team looks good to me!
CGCoach Grimslid
Okay then, the team that pulls the other team over this line wins! [blows her whistle]
KKids
[starts pulling and strains]
Who needs boys?! Pull! Who needs boys?! Pull!
Who needs girls?! Pull! Who needs girls?! Pull!
Come on guys, pull! [ties the rope to his waist and leans back. Prunella ties the other end to the jungle gym. Suddenly the rope breaks and all kids fall down]
[runs into the kitchen looking relieved] Mission accomplished!
[holds a plate of pancakes] Just in time for your favorite!
BAunt Bonnie
With maple syrup all the way from Ohio!
CGCousin George
[brings a present] Happy birthday, Arthur! Guess what it is?
CGCousin George
It's a chemistry set!
Mrs. Read, Grandma Thora and George hang up decorations in the hallway
Time for birthday kisses! [kisses Arthur on the head]
And eight birthday hugs! [hugs Arthur]
And a pinch to grow an inch! [laughs and annoyingly chases Arthur]
The doorbell rings. Mr. Read opens to Buster and Brain.
Prunella walks up to the house.
BBrain
Hey, what's she doing here?
And here comes Francine too.
(comes running and giggles)
Binky, Fern and Sue Ellen come in.
Arthur: Yeah, come in!
It's a surprise for Muffy!
BBrain
It's a surprise for all of us!
The kids follow Arthur and Mr. Read closes the door.
The living room grandfather clock strikes noon
Everyone find a place to hide! Muffy will be here any minute!
What did you say in your note to Muffy?
I said, "I have a special present for you. It's so big that I can't carry it by myself. Please come to my house today at noon to get it!"
The doorbell rings.
[To Francine after Slink whisper to him just one last dare.] Uh, Francine, I need advice!
What does he need advice for? He just has to run home as fast as he can.
[She walks up to Buster. He then proceeds to kiss Francine. Arthur and Muffy gasp.]
BBrain
Where's he going now?
He's running home as fast as he can.
[Francine is now chasing Buster out of the ballpark in rage.]
Buster Baxter, I'm gonna get you!!!!!
And then, the evil genius escapes in his supersonic jet to his other space station shaped which is shaped like a giant clam and...
Buster, there's no way we could do something that complicated.
Huh?! Oh, you're right. Why even bother?
BBrain
Well, we could do a supersonic jet.
BBrain
Paper. Marker. Spray-paint. Tah-da!
Wow! It's just like I imagined! Better!
What are you writing your book report on, Arthur?
I've read a lot of good books lately. I'm trying to choose between the two best.
BBrain
If you can't decide, I've read an exciting book about magnetic fields that I highly recommend.
[Arthur, Buster and Fern's mouths fall open]
No thanks, it can't be as good as "The Case of the Creepy Shadow." [she pulls out that book.]
BBrain
What about you, Buster? [he pulls out a set of magnets sticking to one another] It's intriguing reading and comes with six free magnets.
Um, sounds great, Brain, but I plan to do what I always do. Book reports are no sweat.
[paces outside the boys’ room, Brain comes out] Was Arthur in here?
BBrain
[shakes his head] Well, nope.
[walks in, very relieved] Oh, uh... thanks, thanks, thanks so much!
After recess, the kids come inside
[talks to Fern] She shattered my plane!
But she was just a little girl.
Saying that D.W. was just a little girl was like saying a tornado, just like a little wind.
Binky is hiding behind an ornamental plant
[stands beside him] Hey, Arthur! Over here!
Shh! [grabs Buster and pulls him behind the plant. Buster stands beside him]
I thought somebody had called my name.
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