Mama and I used to be quite a dance team back when we were younger.
“Gotta Dance / The Bad Dream” · Season 3, Episode 8
In this episode: Sister Bear (4), Mama Bear (2), Papa Q. Bear (2)
The only way I'll have time to practice dancing with Mama is if I have some help.
BBBrother Bear
Sure. But no dancing.
No dancing.
BBBrother Bear
When you look at something in a different way, it does make it easier.
I forgot it's "Space Grizzlies" night.
Do you have too much homework to do?
No, I've finished mine already.
Is something wrong, Sister?
[sadly] No.
I thought you could use some help.
I can do it, Mama. You go back and watch the show.
But I'd like to help. That way, you won't miss so much of the show.
I... I don't mind missing it. [pause as she looks up sadly at Mama]
You're not really fond of Sleazo, are you?
He kind of scares me.
Well, the best thing to do when you're scared of something is to talk about it.
I've been having bad dreams about Sleazo, Mama. In one of my dreams, he comes right out of the television set, laughing that scary laugh.
You're not too fond of Sleezo, are you?
He... he kinda scares me.
Well, the important thing to remember is, when you're afraid of something, it always helps to talk about it. Sometimes that makes it no so scary.
I've been having bad dreams about Sleezo, Mama. In one of my dreams, he came right out of the television, laughing that scary laugh.
Sleezo is a made-up character. He's just pretend like somebody dressed up in a costume for Halloween. But that doesn't mean he still can be pretty scary. And no matter what it is, if anything on television frightens you, you don't have to watch it.
I don't?
No, you don't.
Then I think I'd like to go up and do some coloring.
[hugging Sister] Okay then. We'll see you later.
Thanks, Mama. Talking about it does make me feel better. [seeing the partly dumped out honey squares] Uh oh, what're we gonna do with all those honey squares?
[chuckling] I think Papa might have the answer to that.
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