Mr. Turtle quotes from Franklin

Good as new. We might have to start calling you Mr. Fix-it.

You should have let them keep the bills.

When you realize you can't fix a mistake by yourself, you can come to us.

If there is one thing I cannot bear to see, 'tis a broken heart on Valentine's Day.

We'll make our own Tamarack Point.

With your great imagination, I'm sure you and yourself will have lots of fun.

It was just, I mean, uh, care for a Corn Crunchie, dear?

Here you go, sunshine. Berry juice in your favorite cup.

Franklin

There are too many crickets in my cereal.

A minute ago, you told me there weren't enough crickets in your cereal.

Franklin

Well, now there are too many.

Here, I'll trade you for my muffin. How would that be?

Franklin

You already ate the top part. I don't want it now. [his favorite cup crashes to the floor and he gasps] My favorite cup!

Oh, Franklin.

Franklin

It's not my fault.

It was that bad-tempered elbow of yours, right? Huh, I wonder what's gotten into him this morning?

I don't know, but it wasn't his berry juice.

Franklin

It's got to go in here somewhere! There's too much sky in this puzzle. Huh?

Hi, Franklin!

Franklin

Hi, Bear.

What?

Franklin

I said "Hi!"

It's packing snow. You wanna come out and make something?

Franklin

I'm... doing a puzzle.

What?

Franklin

I'm doing a puzzle!

Come over to my place when you're done, O.K.?

Franklin

O.K.!

See you later.

Franklin

This is gonna take all day!

We almost made it, eh, Franklin? Franklin?

Franklin

Get off!

Want to go again, Franklin? You can sit in the back this time.

Franklin

No! This is the "worstest" day in the world.

Beaver

There's no such word as "worstest."

Franklin

There is for me!

Franklin, do you wanna go skating on the pond?

Franklin

No, I wanna go home!

He's mad.

Beaver

It's not my fault.

What? I didn't do anything. I mean, I didn't mean to do anything. I mean...

What's wrong, now?

Franklin

Everything!

I can tell you're having a bad day, but it doesn't mean you can throw your wet things all over the floor. Now pick them up and put them where they belong.

Franklin

No!

All right, then. You need some quiet time in your bedroom. We can talk when you come out.

Franklin

I'm never coming out! No!

Franklin? What's going on in here? Franklin, what's the matter?

Franklin

My castle, it's all wrecked.

Hmm. Well, you can always build another one.

Franklin

It won't be like that one. We built it together, Otter and me.

Oh, I think I understand now. You're sad about your friend Otter moving away.

Franklin

Mm-hmm.

And you miss her. That's why you've been angry today.

Franklin

Yes. She was one of my best friends.

Otter may not live around the corner anymore, but you can still be friends.

Franklin

We can?

Sure! You can call each other on the phone...

Franklin

Or send things in the mail?

That too.

Franklin

I'm going to send Otter a special surprise!

Excellent. Franklin, couldn't you just fold your painting?

Franklin

No, Dad. I'm making a puzzle for Otter. I'll mail her the pieces and then she can put them together.

I bet she'll like that.

Franklin

Oh, yes. Otter loves puzzles.

Did you have something to eat? Polished your shell? What about your lunch?

It's only ten after 6.

How long before he notices?

Franklin

[from inside the turtle household] Fly pie? Thanks, Mom!

Oh, about that long.

Who are you?

Franklin

It's me, Franklinstein.

Franklin

I could tell my friends I fibbed.

Yes, you certainly could do that.

[puts a card down] Snap! [laughing]

Another game, Mr. Mole?

[as he prepares for another round] Well... [accidentally drops the cards] whoops! Looks like we're playing 52 pick-up.

[sees Franklin who is home after hanging out with his friends] Aw, Franklin, you're just in time. Want to help us play?

Franklin

Sure, Dad.

[off-screen] Oh, [on-screen] thank you, young Franklin. I'd best be getting home, anyway.

Stay for lunch, Mr. Mole?

[heads to the front door] Love to, but, things to do, you know.

Franklin

Going swimming, Mr. Mole?

Me, swimming? [laughing] Why goodness, no, not me. Bye for now, [continues his way to the front door] and thanks again for the great game of cards.

[off-screen] Anytime. [opens the door] See you soon.

[off-screen] Swimming. [chuckling]

The school play.

And you're the prince.

Franklin

That's me.