1 00:00:09,426 --> 00:00:11,637 She's being called the next big thing in YA, 2 00:00:11,720 --> 00:00:14,306 the author of the critically acclaimed time travel series 3 00:00:14,389 --> 00:00:17,851 Back in Time with Becca Baxter. Please give a warm Lizzie welcome to... 4 00:00:17,935 --> 00:00:20,771 Kit Smithers! 5 00:00:24,316 --> 00:00:28,362 It is so wonderful to have you on the show, Kit. I'm a big fan. 6 00:00:28,445 --> 00:00:31,573 Oh, it is wonderful to be here, Lizzie. I'm a fan too. 7 00:00:31,657 --> 00:00:33,951 Let's dive right in. 8 00:00:34,034 --> 00:00:36,995 Tell me, what did you do before you became an author? 9 00:00:37,079 --> 00:00:39,581 I was a time traveler, of course. 10 00:00:41,083 --> 00:00:43,752 Actually, I was a middle school teacher. 11 00:00:43,836 --> 00:00:47,005 And I would always fantasize about what it would be like 12 00:00:47,089 --> 00:00:50,759 if I were able to go back in time to the most amazing moments in history. 13 00:00:51,343 --> 00:00:54,471 Would I let them run their course, or would I change them? 14 00:00:54,555 --> 00:00:57,307 But enough about my writing. 15 00:00:57,391 --> 00:01:00,727 Can we talk about the delightful letter you sent me last week? 16 00:01:01,562 --> 00:01:03,355 Beautiful handwriting, by the way. 17 00:01:04,272 --> 00:01:06,942 I'm flattered, Kit. Thank you, really. 18 00:01:07,025 --> 00:01:09,152 Let's take some questions from the audience. 19 00:01:09,236 --> 00:01:11,864 -Yes? -You wrote Kit Smithers a letter? 20 00:01:11,947 --> 00:01:13,198 Did she write back? 21 00:01:14,324 --> 00:01:15,617 Lizzie? 22 00:01:15,701 --> 00:01:16,785 What? 23 00:01:17,786 --> 00:01:19,997 No. Not yet. 24 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:22,040 Can you imagine if she actually did? 25 00:01:22,124 --> 00:01:25,127 Imagine? It's all she's talked about this week. 26 00:01:25,210 --> 00:01:26,962 That is so not true. 27 00:01:28,130 --> 00:01:30,591 -Did the mail come yet? -Not yet. 28 00:01:30,674 --> 00:01:34,261 Now, sweetie, Kit Smithers is probably very busy promoting her new book, 29 00:01:34,344 --> 00:01:37,181 so don't take it personally if she doesn't respond. 30 00:01:37,264 --> 00:01:38,932 I won't. I won't. 31 00:01:39,433 --> 00:01:41,101 She'll write back. 32 00:01:41,185 --> 00:01:43,562 And did I forget to mention 33 00:01:43,645 --> 00:01:47,065 that the next stop for her book tour is right here in Middleton? 34 00:01:47,149 --> 00:01:51,111 I can't wait to read this and impress her with all my well-thought-out questions. 35 00:01:51,195 --> 00:01:54,406 Maybe we can both read it this week for book club. 36 00:01:55,282 --> 00:01:58,202 What? I thought you said your book club was full. 37 00:01:58,285 --> 00:02:01,622 That was before Lewis's mom got a promotion and moved the family to Spain. 38 00:02:01,705 --> 00:02:04,625 So yes, there's a spot open. If you still wanna join. 39 00:02:05,250 --> 00:02:06,960 Let me think about that. 40 00:02:07,044 --> 00:02:09,755 Having deep discussions about characters in stories 41 00:02:09,838 --> 00:02:11,965 with kids who actually read for fun? 42 00:02:12,049 --> 00:02:14,259 -Of course I wanna do it! -Great. 43 00:02:14,343 --> 00:02:17,763 I just have to run it by Daphne. She's club president. 44 00:02:17,846 --> 00:02:19,556 Did you hear that? 45 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:20,807 I think the mail's here. 46 00:02:20,891 --> 00:02:22,935 This day just keeps getting better and better! 47 00:02:29,107 --> 00:02:30,692 Hi, Dr. Abby. 48 00:02:30,776 --> 00:02:34,154 Thanks for the warm reception, Lizzie. It's wonderful to see you too. 49 00:02:34,238 --> 00:02:37,199 I should get home. I'll call you the second I talk to Daphne. 50 00:02:37,282 --> 00:02:38,700 -Bye. -Bye. 51 00:02:39,910 --> 00:02:42,579 I'm sorry. I was just expecting something in the mail. 52 00:02:42,663 --> 00:02:45,499 I do have a special delivery. 53 00:02:51,296 --> 00:02:54,466 Hi. Hi! 54 00:02:54,550 --> 00:02:57,636 What's his name? 55 00:03:03,642 --> 00:03:05,477 One of my clients got Jack here 56 00:03:05,561 --> 00:03:08,230 as a companion for her dog, Murphy, a mastiff. 57 00:03:08,313 --> 00:03:11,650 But it backfired. They didn't get along from the moment they met. 58 00:03:11,733 --> 00:03:13,610 Mastiffs are huge. 59 00:03:13,694 --> 00:03:17,823 Jack must have been so scared. Poor little guy. 60 00:03:23,078 --> 00:03:26,081 -I think he wants to explore. -Yeah. 61 00:03:31,670 --> 00:03:35,424 Boxer puppies can be quite needy. 62 00:03:35,507 --> 00:03:38,385 We'll give him tons of attention. 63 00:03:38,468 --> 00:03:40,304 That's why you two are my faves. 64 00:03:41,513 --> 00:03:43,140 Speaking of attention, 65 00:03:43,223 --> 00:03:46,226 there's a febrile cockatoo over in Chanbury who needs mine. 66 00:03:46,310 --> 00:03:48,020 -Thanks, again. -No problem. 67 00:03:48,103 --> 00:03:49,438 -Thank you. -Of course. 68 00:03:50,105 --> 00:03:54,067 Lizzie, you weren't expecting a letter today, were you? 69 00:03:54,693 --> 00:03:57,821 Really? Oh, my gosh. 70 00:03:57,905 --> 00:04:00,407 I can't believe she actually wrote me back. 71 00:04:00,490 --> 00:04:02,451 I can't believe you still haven't opened it. 72 00:04:06,330 --> 00:04:08,081 Jack, no! 73 00:04:08,165 --> 00:04:09,374 -Jack! -Jack. 74 00:04:09,458 --> 00:04:11,460 No, Jack, no! 75 00:04:11,543 --> 00:04:14,129 -Drop it, Jack. -You're scaring him away! 76 00:04:14,213 --> 00:04:16,380 I think he's feeding off your energy, honey. 77 00:04:17,089 --> 00:04:19,051 Y-Yeah, no, you're right. 78 00:04:19,134 --> 00:04:21,470 Boxers can be very sensitive and excitable. 79 00:04:26,016 --> 00:04:28,101 Come here, Jack. It's okay, boy. 80 00:04:28,185 --> 00:04:29,811 Come here, bud. 81 00:04:31,313 --> 00:04:33,190 Come on. Bring it here, Jack. 82 00:04:33,774 --> 00:04:35,192 Come on. 83 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:36,568 It's okay, boy. 84 00:04:37,736 --> 00:04:39,571 Come here. 85 00:04:41,073 --> 00:04:43,784 You got it. Come here. 86 00:04:44,409 --> 00:04:45,410 Good boy, Jack. 87 00:04:47,496 --> 00:04:49,623 That was awesome. 88 00:04:50,832 --> 00:04:52,501 Yeah. Awesome. 89 00:04:56,880 --> 00:05:00,092 Okay, I think we are getting there. 90 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:08,600 "Dear Lizzie," something, something. Puppy drool. 91 00:05:08,684 --> 00:05:12,646 S-Something, smudge, "thoughtful." 92 00:05:13,313 --> 00:05:17,651 Something, something. H-- 93 00:05:18,694 --> 00:05:20,863 Thanks for trying, guys. 94 00:05:20,946 --> 00:05:23,949 Honey, I know you've been waiting for this letter for weeks. 95 00:05:26,076 --> 00:05:31,999 "Fans like you are the r-r-reason I..." 96 00:05:33,542 --> 00:05:35,252 I think it says "write." 97 00:05:37,004 --> 00:05:40,340 What? Fans like me are the reason she writes? 98 00:05:40,424 --> 00:05:42,926 I'm the reason Kit Smithers writes. 99 00:05:43,010 --> 00:05:46,263 Okay, nobody touch this letter. I need to find a frame. 100 00:05:50,017 --> 00:05:51,226 Here you go, Jack. 101 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:55,314 And if you need to chew, use this. 102 00:06:00,235 --> 00:06:01,320 How's he doing? 103 00:06:02,779 --> 00:06:05,657 Okay. He's kind of anxious, so I'm putting him in the crate. 104 00:06:05,741 --> 00:06:08,619 It'll help him get comfortable in his new environment. 105 00:06:09,203 --> 00:06:11,246 Tucking him in like we used to do with you. 106 00:06:11,330 --> 00:06:14,082 Except Jack's not asking for a little more screen time. 107 00:06:14,166 --> 00:06:15,626 Real funny, Dad. 108 00:06:15,709 --> 00:06:18,253 -I thought it was. -Thank you, sweetie. 109 00:06:18,337 --> 00:06:20,214 -We're proud of you. -Yeah. 110 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:26,595 You really like that dolphin, don't you? 111 00:06:31,350 --> 00:06:34,102 Oh, my gosh. Handwritten and everything. 112 00:06:34,186 --> 00:06:37,189 -She really took the time. -Yeah. 113 00:06:37,272 --> 00:06:40,317 I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. 114 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:41,777 Or at least a pen pal. 115 00:06:41,860 --> 00:06:44,154 I need to write to that letter to Michelle Obama. 116 00:06:44,238 --> 00:06:46,406 I'm serious, Maria. 117 00:06:46,490 --> 00:06:49,910 First, I find out she's doing a reading at my favorite bookstore, 118 00:06:49,993 --> 00:06:53,372 then she writes me back, and finally, she loves dogs. 119 00:06:53,872 --> 00:06:56,041 Look, this is her boxer, Kaboodle. 120 00:06:56,124 --> 00:06:58,168 A boxer, like Jack. 121 00:06:58,252 --> 00:06:59,336 I know. 122 00:07:00,462 --> 00:07:02,965 So, in other exciting literary news, 123 00:07:03,048 --> 00:07:05,926 -I spoke to Daphne about book club. -What did she say? 124 00:07:06,510 --> 00:07:09,054 The admissions committee has agreed to an interview. 125 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:10,764 Tomorrow afternoon, your house. 126 00:07:10,848 --> 00:07:13,308 Admissions committee? Seriously? 127 00:07:13,892 --> 00:07:16,478 I know. But don't worry. You'll be amazing. 128 00:07:16,562 --> 00:07:19,815 Plus, how can a book club say no to someone who sort of almost knows 129 00:07:19,898 --> 00:07:22,150 a soon-to-be-world-famous author? 130 00:07:24,528 --> 00:07:26,905 I gotta go. Thanks, Maria. 131 00:07:33,453 --> 00:07:35,789 No. You poor puppy. 132 00:07:37,082 --> 00:07:40,586 Hey, it's okay, Jack. We're here. 133 00:07:46,175 --> 00:07:49,261 Can you believe this used to be a dolphin? 134 00:07:50,971 --> 00:07:53,390 Definitely can't tape that back together. 135 00:07:55,601 --> 00:07:57,477 What's going on with him? 136 00:07:57,561 --> 00:08:00,522 He's probably acting out because he doesn't like to be alone. 137 00:08:00,606 --> 00:08:02,524 Boxers crave companionship. 138 00:08:12,868 --> 00:08:14,494 Come here, Jack. 139 00:08:14,578 --> 00:08:16,455 Come here. 140 00:08:17,039 --> 00:08:19,416 -Hey, bud. -Good boy. Good boy. 141 00:08:22,085 --> 00:08:25,422 He definitely seems a lot happier now. 142 00:08:47,819 --> 00:08:49,196 Good morning. 143 00:08:51,990 --> 00:08:55,077 Long night? Looked like Jack was hogging all the blankets. 144 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:57,913 -We didn't wanna wake you up. -Nothing wakes her up. 145 00:08:57,996 --> 00:08:59,831 Okay, okay. 146 00:08:59,915 --> 00:09:01,208 We're worried about Jack, 147 00:09:01,291 --> 00:09:03,877 and we wanna help him gain back his sense of security. 148 00:09:03,961 --> 00:09:07,381 I don't know why that other dog was so mean to him. He's such a sweetheart. 149 00:09:08,507 --> 00:09:12,386 -What if we find Jack a friend? -That's actually a really great idea. 150 00:09:12,469 --> 00:09:14,596 Another dog that'll make him feel accepted. 151 00:09:14,680 --> 00:09:16,098 I'll call Sammy. 152 00:09:16,181 --> 00:09:20,727 He can bring over Rufus and Goldie. They're the friendliest dogs in the world. 153 00:09:20,811 --> 00:09:23,480 -Jack will love them. -Sounds like a plan. 154 00:09:23,564 --> 00:09:27,234 And remember, with socialization, how you introduce Jack 155 00:09:27,317 --> 00:09:29,778 is just as important as who you introduce him to. 156 00:09:29,862 --> 00:09:32,614 Fine. But why do you keep saying "you"? 157 00:09:32,698 --> 00:09:35,409 Because I have to get ready for my own introduction. 158 00:09:45,460 --> 00:09:47,004 S'mores. Excellent choice. 159 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:50,174 Actually they're "Toni S'morrisons." 160 00:09:51,216 --> 00:09:52,301 Because book club. 161 00:09:52,384 --> 00:09:55,762 Wordplay is a shortcut to any book club president's heart. 162 00:09:56,638 --> 00:10:00,267 Now it's time for the pièce de résistance. 163 00:10:00,934 --> 00:10:03,729 Good call. They're gonna love you. 164 00:10:03,812 --> 00:10:07,107 Sure hope so. Okay, I'm ready. Let's do this. 165 00:10:07,191 --> 00:10:09,943 You know they're not coming for another hour, right? 166 00:10:10,027 --> 00:10:13,071 I knew that. Just got carried away. 167 00:10:13,572 --> 00:10:16,366 Well, um, I better put these pear tarts-- 168 00:10:16,450 --> 00:10:20,662 I mean "Shakes-pear" tarts... ...back in the fridge. 169 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:23,415 All right, over here. 170 00:10:24,416 --> 00:10:26,460 Goldie, Rufus! 171 00:10:27,044 --> 00:10:30,380 I had them play tug-of-war for half an hour to burn off their zoomies. 172 00:10:30,464 --> 00:10:33,050 That's my grandma's word for excess energy. 173 00:10:33,133 --> 00:10:36,386 -They're gonna love having a new friend. -Great. I'll get Jack. 174 00:10:36,470 --> 00:10:39,097 Okay. Ready, guys? It's gonna be great. 175 00:10:39,890 --> 00:10:41,975 Come on, Jack. Come on. 176 00:10:42,851 --> 00:10:45,312 Let's go. Come on. Don't be afraid. 177 00:10:48,815 --> 00:10:49,441 Jack. 178 00:10:49,525 --> 00:10:52,152 -Okay, guys. -It's okay. 179 00:10:52,236 --> 00:10:53,403 Jack, no. 180 00:10:56,156 --> 00:11:00,035 Do you think Jack's intimidated because Goldie and Rufus are already so close? 181 00:11:00,118 --> 00:11:04,498 I don't know. If he can't get along with the two friendliest dogs in the world, 182 00:11:04,581 --> 00:11:05,958 something must be wrong. 183 00:11:06,041 --> 00:11:09,294 Yeah. Wonder what that other dog did to him. 184 00:11:10,337 --> 00:11:11,964 I'm gonna find out. 185 00:11:12,047 --> 00:11:15,592 The first one was my favorite because Katniss was so selfless. 186 00:11:15,676 --> 00:11:17,010 I thought the same thing. 187 00:11:19,179 --> 00:11:20,973 So many interesting titles. 188 00:11:21,056 --> 00:11:22,933 We are a family of readers. 189 00:11:25,227 --> 00:11:28,188 So, Lizzie, what's your position on Little Women? 190 00:11:28,689 --> 00:11:29,690 Masterpiece. 191 00:11:29,773 --> 00:11:31,108 To Kill a Mockingbird? 192 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:34,987 Classic. But Harper Lee's case of writer's block was very concerning. 193 00:11:35,070 --> 00:11:36,446 -Audiobooks? -Love 'em, 194 00:11:36,530 --> 00:11:39,867 -but prefer to read in print first. -Maria was right. 195 00:11:39,950 --> 00:11:42,619 -You are a great fit for our book club. -Told you. 196 00:11:42,703 --> 00:11:44,371 And these S'morrisons are unreal. 197 00:11:45,706 --> 00:11:47,332 Does that mean I'm in? 198 00:11:49,543 --> 00:11:52,129 Here's the issue: we only have one slot available, 199 00:11:52,212 --> 00:11:55,716 and we met another candidate this morning. She's also very qualified. 200 00:11:55,799 --> 00:11:57,467 And she has a huge swimming pool, 201 00:11:57,551 --> 00:12:00,345 which could be a game changer for our summer series. 202 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:04,725 It's a big decision and I'm gonna need to sleep on it. 203 00:12:04,808 --> 00:12:06,727 It was great to meet you, Lizzie. 204 00:12:08,187 --> 00:12:09,605 Wait. 205 00:12:09,688 --> 00:12:13,108 What if I bring a real author to our meeting on Sunday? 206 00:12:13,192 --> 00:12:15,652 We'd read her books and talk about it with her. 207 00:12:16,445 --> 00:12:17,988 What author? 208 00:12:18,071 --> 00:12:21,408 Kit Smithers. Lizzie knows Kit Smithers. 209 00:12:21,491 --> 00:12:24,620 -I do. -I'm not familiar with her work. 210 00:12:24,703 --> 00:12:28,040 Wait. You-- You actually know Kit Smithers? 211 00:12:28,540 --> 00:12:30,542 I stan Becca Baxter. 212 00:12:31,126 --> 00:12:34,588 Suspenseful storytelling, empowering female voice. You'd love her. 213 00:12:34,671 --> 00:12:38,467 Yeah. Actually, here's a letter she wrote me. 214 00:12:39,718 --> 00:12:41,512 I can't read this. 215 00:12:42,012 --> 00:12:47,935 Uh, it's mostly personal stuff and, um, inside jokes between me and Kit. 216 00:12:48,519 --> 00:12:49,520 Hang on. 217 00:12:52,731 --> 00:12:55,317 I've never met a published author. 218 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:58,737 Self-published, yes, but I'm not sure that counts. 219 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:02,032 Welcome to the book club, Lizzie. 220 00:13:09,915 --> 00:13:12,042 Are you sure Jack's old owner is gonna be here? 221 00:13:12,125 --> 00:13:15,045 Dr. Abby said she comes to the dog park every day at 3:00. 222 00:13:15,128 --> 00:13:18,549 And even if she doesn't, maybe Jack will find some dogs to play with. 223 00:13:18,632 --> 00:13:20,175 -There are tons here. -Yeah. 224 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:25,806 -Should we let him off leash? -Yeah. 225 00:13:25,889 --> 00:13:27,850 Ready to make some friends, Jack? 226 00:13:30,727 --> 00:13:32,187 Come on. 227 00:13:35,315 --> 00:13:36,984 Come on, Jack. 228 00:13:38,610 --> 00:13:39,695 Here we go again. 229 00:13:40,696 --> 00:13:42,239 Come on, Jack. It's okay. 230 00:13:43,866 --> 00:13:46,410 That dog's bigger than I am. 231 00:13:46,493 --> 00:13:48,829 That's a mastiff. I'll bet it's Andrea. 232 00:13:49,413 --> 00:13:50,539 she's punctual. 233 00:13:53,417 --> 00:13:54,042 Jack? 234 00:13:56,378 --> 00:13:58,589 Jack! Hi! 235 00:13:59,256 --> 00:14:02,926 Yeah! Hello. I've missed you. 236 00:14:04,011 --> 00:14:04,887 Hi. 237 00:14:06,471 --> 00:14:08,849 One of you must be Charles Peterson. 238 00:14:08,932 --> 00:14:11,393 That's me. This is my friend, Sammy. 239 00:14:11,476 --> 00:14:12,936 -Hi. -Hi. 240 00:14:13,020 --> 00:14:17,858 I-- I'm Jack's old owner. What a coincidence to bump into you here. 241 00:14:17,941 --> 00:14:19,276 Not really. 242 00:14:19,359 --> 00:14:23,238 -We came to talk to you about Jack. -You did? Why? What's going on? 243 00:14:23,322 --> 00:14:26,533 He's been having a really hard time adjusting. 244 00:14:26,617 --> 00:14:29,703 We think your dog really traumatized him. 245 00:14:30,454 --> 00:14:32,039 Murphy? 246 00:14:32,122 --> 00:14:35,000 Are you kidding? She couldn't hurt a fly. 247 00:14:35,083 --> 00:14:38,795 Uh, she's an old lady and a sweetie pie. 248 00:14:41,340 --> 00:14:45,344 The truth is, if anyone was unwelcoming, it was Jack. 249 00:14:45,427 --> 00:14:49,598 I-- I mean, he was great with my kids but wanted nothing to do with Murphy. 250 00:14:49,681 --> 00:14:52,392 If she tried to play with him or came too close, 251 00:14:52,476 --> 00:14:54,269 Jack would always growl. 252 00:14:54,353 --> 00:14:56,730 Just like he did with Rufus and Goldie. 253 00:14:56,813 --> 00:14:58,565 -Yeah. -I-- I didn't wanna give him up, 254 00:14:58,649 --> 00:15:01,568 and I wouldn't have, you know, if it wasn't for Murphy. 255 00:15:03,278 --> 00:15:08,200 I hope you find him a good home. He is a great puppy. 256 00:15:09,785 --> 00:15:12,829 -Yeah. -Let's go, Jack. 257 00:15:16,416 --> 00:15:17,626 He really is. 258 00:15:18,126 --> 00:15:20,546 Don't worry, Jack. I'm not giving up on you. 259 00:15:23,966 --> 00:15:25,968 So let's look at the facts. 260 00:15:26,051 --> 00:15:29,513 In the past, you've fostered helpers, chasers, 261 00:15:29,596 --> 00:15:33,141 and some very adorable puppies who needed a little extra attention. 262 00:15:33,225 --> 00:15:36,228 But Jack, he's sui generis. 263 00:15:36,311 --> 00:15:38,814 Is that another one of your grandma's words? 264 00:15:38,897 --> 00:15:41,149 No. It's Latin for... 265 00:15:42,776 --> 00:15:44,695 "in a category by himself." 266 00:15:46,196 --> 00:15:48,031 So he doesn't like to be left alone. 267 00:15:48,115 --> 00:15:51,493 -And he doesn't like other dogs. -Who doesn't like other dogs? 268 00:15:52,202 --> 00:15:55,497 This guy. Today didn't really go as planned. 269 00:15:56,582 --> 00:15:57,708 Is he all right? 270 00:15:57,791 --> 00:15:59,501 He will be, eventually. 271 00:15:59,585 --> 00:16:02,921 He just needs to be the only dog in the house. 272 00:16:03,005 --> 00:16:04,423 Or the dog park. 273 00:16:04,506 --> 00:16:07,342 And you needed all this to figure that out? 274 00:16:07,426 --> 00:16:09,219 No, we were just bored. 275 00:16:09,887 --> 00:16:13,307 Well, when you're done, you might want to check on your sister. 276 00:16:13,390 --> 00:16:15,893 I don't think today went as planned for her either. 277 00:16:16,810 --> 00:16:18,604 -Okay. -Okay. 278 00:16:26,111 --> 00:16:29,865 -So, what are you gonna do about Kit? -I was able to track down her email, 279 00:16:29,948 --> 00:16:32,284 and I'm sending her a really nice message... 280 00:16:33,410 --> 00:16:35,913 -now. -Okay, that's a start. 281 00:16:35,996 --> 00:16:37,664 But give her a few days to respond. 282 00:16:37,748 --> 00:16:40,834 Remember, worrying is not gonna make her get back to you any faster. 283 00:16:42,961 --> 00:16:44,755 I just got an email from Kit! 284 00:16:44,838 --> 00:16:46,882 Stop it! Uh, what did she say? 285 00:16:46,965 --> 00:16:51,053 "Kit Smithers is out of the office. Due to the high volume of messages, 286 00:16:51,136 --> 00:16:53,555 she's not able to reply to you at this time." 287 00:16:54,056 --> 00:16:55,474 Not her best work. 288 00:16:56,934 --> 00:17:00,521 What was I thinking? I mean, she's a busy adult. 289 00:17:00,604 --> 00:17:04,066 She doesn't have time for special requests from some random kid. 290 00:17:04,148 --> 00:17:06,818 You're not a random kid. You're her biggest fan. 291 00:17:07,402 --> 00:17:09,530 Well, I'm certainly not her friend. 292 00:17:10,071 --> 00:17:12,031 So, what do you wanna do? 293 00:17:12,115 --> 00:17:14,076 I don't know. I have to think of something. 294 00:17:14,159 --> 00:17:16,828 I'll try to think of something too. Talk later. 295 00:17:16,912 --> 00:17:18,789 'Kay. Bye. 296 00:17:20,582 --> 00:17:23,335 We came to cheer you up. It was Jack's idea. 297 00:17:25,712 --> 00:17:28,048 All I wanted was to get into Maria's book club. 298 00:17:28,131 --> 00:17:30,551 But I lied to them and messed everything up. 299 00:17:30,634 --> 00:17:32,636 I don't know why you'd need to lie. 300 00:17:32,719 --> 00:17:35,264 But I also don't know why you'd need a book club. 301 00:17:35,347 --> 00:17:37,349 -You can always watch the movie. -Charles. 302 00:17:37,432 --> 00:17:40,018 I'm trying to cheer you up, remember? 303 00:17:40,102 --> 00:17:42,479 I told them I was good friends with Kit Smithers 304 00:17:42,563 --> 00:17:44,857 and that I'd bring her to our meeting on Sunday. 305 00:17:44,940 --> 00:17:47,901 And she hasn't even returned my emails. 306 00:17:47,985 --> 00:17:51,113 But you said she'd be at Cozy Nook Books on Saturday. 307 00:17:51,196 --> 00:17:53,115 Why don't you just ask her then? 308 00:17:53,198 --> 00:17:56,910 -I'm done bothering her. -But you don't know if you bothered her. 309 00:17:56,994 --> 00:17:59,454 Maybe she's just really busy, like you said. 310 00:17:59,538 --> 00:18:02,207 You were eavesdropping? Rude! 311 00:18:02,291 --> 00:18:05,711 No. I didn't wanna walk in while you were talking to Maria. 312 00:18:05,794 --> 00:18:07,629 That would have been rude. 313 00:18:07,713 --> 00:18:08,714 Right. 314 00:18:11,175 --> 00:18:13,427 Is there anything I can do to help? 315 00:18:13,510 --> 00:18:15,304 Not unless you know Kit Smithers. 316 00:18:17,681 --> 00:18:19,349 Here's what I do know. 317 00:18:19,433 --> 00:18:22,936 When we're trying to find a home for a puppy, you never give up. 318 00:18:23,020 --> 00:18:25,439 So I don't see why you'd give up on this either. 319 00:18:25,939 --> 00:18:27,274 Come on, Lizzie. 320 00:18:27,357 --> 00:18:30,611 Jack and I will walk with you to the bookstore for moral support. 321 00:18:31,111 --> 00:18:34,907 You just want me to buy you a copy of the new Majestic Dog Warrior comic book. 322 00:18:34,990 --> 00:18:36,450 What you do with your allowance 323 00:18:36,533 --> 00:18:38,660 is none of my business. 324 00:18:38,744 --> 00:18:41,079 And it's not a comic book. It's manga. 325 00:18:41,163 --> 00:18:44,458 Any leads on finding Jack a home? 326 00:18:45,459 --> 00:18:47,002 Right now, just one. 327 00:18:47,085 --> 00:18:49,963 Well, that's great. If it's the right one. 328 00:18:50,047 --> 00:18:51,965 I'm not getting my hopes up. 329 00:18:56,428 --> 00:18:57,429 Well? 330 00:18:57,513 --> 00:18:59,056 I'm thinking. 331 00:18:59,139 --> 00:19:00,724 Thinking about adopting? 332 00:19:01,433 --> 00:19:05,437 Or about all the things you're gonna find wrong with him, like you usually do? 333 00:19:06,605 --> 00:19:11,485 There's nothing wrong with him. He seems friendly. And I like his ears. 334 00:19:11,568 --> 00:19:13,695 Remember, he doesn't like other dogs. 335 00:19:13,779 --> 00:19:16,949 I don't have other dogs. This could be a great match. 336 00:19:17,032 --> 00:19:18,867 -Really? -Totally. 337 00:19:18,951 --> 00:19:20,285 That's amazing! 338 00:19:20,369 --> 00:19:24,706 But the thing is that he's a boxer, and that reminds me of boxing. 339 00:19:24,790 --> 00:19:26,875 And boxing is about striking. 340 00:19:26,959 --> 00:19:29,962 -And as a practitioner of Judo-- -I knew it. 341 00:19:34,508 --> 00:19:36,260 -Hi, Dario. -Hey, Lizzie. 342 00:19:36,343 --> 00:19:39,680 -I was wondering-- -Is the new Majestic Dog Warrior in yet? 343 00:19:39,763 --> 00:19:41,557 It's over in comic books. 344 00:19:41,640 --> 00:19:44,560 -Yes, I know it's manga. -Okay. Thanks. 345 00:19:44,643 --> 00:19:47,020 That couldn't wait until after Kit's reading? 346 00:19:47,104 --> 00:19:48,105 Nope. 347 00:19:50,065 --> 00:19:53,485 -Can I ask you a favor? -Anything for my best customer. 348 00:19:53,569 --> 00:19:54,862 Is it possible for you 349 00:19:54,945 --> 00:19:57,573 -to introduce me to K-- -Excuse me. 350 00:19:57,656 --> 00:19:58,907 Dar... 351 00:19:58,991 --> 00:20:01,743 -Er-- I'm sorry. -It's Dario, Ms. Smithers. 352 00:20:01,827 --> 00:20:04,496 Well, it's Kit, not Ms. Smithers. 353 00:20:04,580 --> 00:20:08,959 And as you might be able to tell, I seem to have misplaced my glasses. 354 00:20:09,042 --> 00:20:10,794 I'll check the lost and found. 355 00:20:12,379 --> 00:20:13,922 Hi, Kit. 356 00:20:14,006 --> 00:20:15,340 Hello. 357 00:20:15,424 --> 00:20:16,717 I'm your biggest fan. 358 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:19,595 Maybe not your biggest. I don't know how to quantify that. 359 00:20:19,678 --> 00:20:22,139 But I did write you a letter and you wrote me back. 360 00:20:22,222 --> 00:20:24,141 But, of course, it got all chewed up. 361 00:20:24,224 --> 00:20:27,352 But I still put it in a frame because you're, well, Kit Smithers! 362 00:20:27,436 --> 00:20:31,231 Well, it's a pleasure to meet you. Now, if you'll excuse me-- 363 00:20:31,315 --> 00:20:33,817 You mentioned in your letter that your fans inspire you. 364 00:20:33,901 --> 00:20:34,902 You're welcome. 365 00:20:34,985 --> 00:20:36,528 I mean, thank you. 366 00:20:36,612 --> 00:20:40,157 So, I was wondering if you might be able to make a special guest appearance 367 00:20:40,240 --> 00:20:41,533 at my book club tomorrow? 368 00:20:41,617 --> 00:20:44,328 Delicious, literary-themed snacks guaranteed. 369 00:20:45,370 --> 00:20:46,663 I'm sorry. 370 00:20:46,747 --> 00:20:49,333 -No one turned them in. -That's distressing. 371 00:20:49,416 --> 00:20:51,543 Hard to do a book reading when you can't read. 372 00:20:51,627 --> 00:20:54,588 I think I have an extra pair in my car. 373 00:20:56,715 --> 00:20:58,342 I am sorry, dear, 374 00:20:58,425 --> 00:21:02,638 but visiting my fans' book clubs, it's just not something I do. 375 00:21:03,555 --> 00:21:07,392 -But I hope you'll stay for the reading. -Yeah. 376 00:21:09,811 --> 00:21:11,063 Of course. 377 00:21:11,563 --> 00:21:12,564 So? 378 00:21:13,857 --> 00:21:17,861 So Kit has no idea who I am, and she's not even coming to my book club. 379 00:21:17,945 --> 00:21:20,656 -I don't know what I'm gonna do, Charles. -Me neither. 380 00:21:20,739 --> 00:21:22,908 They're sold out of Majestic Dog Warrior. 381 00:21:22,991 --> 00:21:25,160 Now I have nothing to read during the reading. 382 00:21:26,328 --> 00:21:29,873 You don't have to stay, but I appreciate that you would. 383 00:21:30,541 --> 00:21:32,459 Plus, Jack's gonna be bored. 384 00:21:35,921 --> 00:21:37,339 Are you sure? 385 00:21:37,422 --> 00:21:39,258 Yeah, I'm sure. 386 00:21:40,175 --> 00:21:42,719 Okay, thanks. Come on, Jack. 387 00:21:56,149 --> 00:21:58,610 Hey, Maria. What are you doing here? 388 00:21:58,694 --> 00:22:01,446 Remember when we were trying to figure out the Kit situation 389 00:22:01,530 --> 00:22:03,448 and I said I'd try to think of something? 390 00:22:03,532 --> 00:22:06,201 -Well, I thought of something. -Okay. 391 00:22:06,285 --> 00:22:08,871 I told Daphne and Vincent Kit had to leave early tomorrow 392 00:22:08,954 --> 00:22:11,832 and wouldn't be able to make it, and that you argued with her, 393 00:22:11,915 --> 00:22:14,668 "But, Kit, you promised. You can't let my book club down." 394 00:22:15,169 --> 00:22:16,628 Did they believe you? 395 00:22:16,712 --> 00:22:20,257 100%. Not only that, I told them how terrible you feel, 396 00:22:20,340 --> 00:22:22,050 and they said it's totally fine. 397 00:22:22,134 --> 00:22:25,179 Wait, so, does this mean I'm still in the book club? 398 00:22:25,762 --> 00:22:27,264 Maria, that's amazing. 399 00:22:27,347 --> 00:22:30,684 -No, it-- it's not. -Wait, what? 400 00:22:31,268 --> 00:22:32,603 There she is. 401 00:22:32,686 --> 00:22:34,313 Lizzie! 402 00:22:34,396 --> 00:22:37,065 Maria filled us in. Don't worry. It wasn't your fault. 403 00:22:37,149 --> 00:22:39,151 Besides, you can introduce her to us today. 404 00:22:39,234 --> 00:22:41,778 I can't wait to tell her how much we love her new book. 405 00:22:41,862 --> 00:22:45,574 And she can join us for tea after all the regular people get their books signed. 406 00:22:46,325 --> 00:22:47,868 I love being a VIP. 407 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:57,377 I have something to tell you both. 408 00:22:59,463 --> 00:23:01,256 I don't really know Kit Smithers. 409 00:23:02,424 --> 00:23:05,761 I wrote her a letter. She wrote me back. But that was it. 410 00:23:06,762 --> 00:23:11,517 I really wanted to be in your book club. And I don't have a pool, so I panicked. 411 00:23:11,600 --> 00:23:13,727 If I can have everyone's attention. 412 00:23:13,810 --> 00:23:18,398 Please give a warm Cozy Nook welcome to Kit Smithers. 413 00:23:23,654 --> 00:23:27,741 Thank you all for coming. What a beautiful shop. 414 00:23:27,824 --> 00:23:29,868 I understand why you did what you did. 415 00:23:29,952 --> 00:23:31,828 -Before we jump in... -Really? 416 00:23:31,912 --> 00:23:34,414 Totally. Daphne's another story. 417 00:23:34,498 --> 00:23:38,627 ...I'd like to share a quick story from my own far less eventful life. 418 00:23:39,378 --> 00:23:40,754 As some of you might know, 419 00:23:40,838 --> 00:23:44,466 I recently had to say goodbye to my best friend, my dog, Kaboodle. 420 00:23:45,592 --> 00:23:47,761 Kaboodle lived a long and wonderful life, 421 00:23:47,845 --> 00:23:51,598 but my heart hasn't been the same since he passed. 422 00:23:51,682 --> 00:23:52,683 That's why, 423 00:23:52,766 --> 00:23:57,229 when I saw an adorable boxer puppy in the parking lot ten minutes ago, 424 00:23:57,312 --> 00:23:59,439 I had to say hello. 425 00:23:59,523 --> 00:24:02,901 The young man walking him recognized me and we chatted a bit, 426 00:24:02,985 --> 00:24:06,446 and I realized he was actually a little upset with me. 427 00:24:06,947 --> 00:24:08,073 No. 428 00:24:09,032 --> 00:24:10,993 But we quickly worked it out. 429 00:24:11,076 --> 00:24:14,997 And that's why I wanna take this time to thank a very special person, 430 00:24:15,747 --> 00:24:17,124 Lizzie Peterson... 431 00:24:18,208 --> 00:24:23,714 who, I now remember, sent me one of the loveliest and most thoughtful letters 432 00:24:23,797 --> 00:24:25,007 I've ever received. 433 00:24:26,258 --> 00:24:28,802 Thanks to Lizzie and her brother, Charles, 434 00:24:28,886 --> 00:24:33,182 my new best friend, Jack, and I will be heading home to Vermont together. 435 00:24:33,265 --> 00:24:34,683 What? 436 00:24:34,766 --> 00:24:37,269 That is so cool. 437 00:24:40,272 --> 00:24:44,484 Anyway, let's see what Becca Baxter's been up to, shall we? 438 00:24:45,068 --> 00:24:46,904 This is from chapter six, 439 00:24:46,987 --> 00:24:52,159 where Becca and Sardo find themselves in the middle of a drafty, dark castle. 440 00:24:55,078 --> 00:24:58,540 Why would she wait until the last chapter to introduce the character of Benjamin? 441 00:24:59,124 --> 00:25:03,337 Honestly, knowing Kit Smithers, I bet we'll find out in her next book. 442 00:25:03,962 --> 00:25:05,506 What do you guys think? 443 00:25:10,177 --> 00:25:11,136 Anybody else?