1 00:00:07,132 --> 00:00:09,343 [audience applauding, cheering] 2 00:00:09,426 --> 00:00:11,637 She's being called the next big thing in YA, 3 00:00:11,720 --> 00:00:14,306 the author of the critically acclaimed time travel series 4 00:00:14,389 --> 00:00:17,851 Back in Time with Becca Baxter. Please give a warm Lizzie welcome to... 5 00:00:17,935 --> 00:00:20,771 -Kit Smithers! -[audience cheering, applauding] 6 00:00:24,316 --> 00:00:28,362 It is so wonderful to have you on the show, Kit. I'm a big fan. 7 00:00:28,445 --> 00:00:31,573 Oh, it is wonderful to be here, Lizzie. I'm a fan too. 8 00:00:31,657 --> 00:00:33,951 -[audience whoops] -Let's dive right in. 9 00:00:34,034 --> 00:00:36,995 Tell me, what did you do before you became an author? 10 00:00:37,079 --> 00:00:39,581 -I was a time traveler, of course. -[chuckles] 11 00:00:39,665 --> 00:00:40,999 [audience, Kit chuckle] 12 00:00:41,083 --> 00:00:43,752 -Actually, I was a middle school teacher. -Oh. 13 00:00:43,836 --> 00:00:47,005 And I would always fantasize about what it would be like 14 00:00:47,089 --> 00:00:50,759 if I were able to go back in time to the most amazing moments in history. 15 00:00:51,343 --> 00:00:54,471 Would I let them run their course, or would I change them? 16 00:00:54,555 --> 00:00:57,307 -[audience laughs, applauds] -But enough about my writing. 17 00:00:57,391 --> 00:01:00,727 Can we talk about the delightful letter you sent me last week? 18 00:01:00,811 --> 00:01:03,355 -[audience cheers] -Beautiful handwriting, by the way. 19 00:01:03,438 --> 00:01:06,942 [chuckles] I'm flattered, Kit. Thank you, really. 20 00:01:07,025 --> 00:01:09,152 Let's take some questions from the audience. 21 00:01:09,236 --> 00:01:11,864 -Yes? -[Maria] You wrote Kit Smithers a letter? 22 00:01:11,947 --> 00:01:13,198 Did she write back? 23 00:01:14,324 --> 00:01:15,617 Uh, Lizzie? 24 00:01:15,701 --> 00:01:16,785 What? 25 00:01:16,869 --> 00:01:19,997 Oh, no. Not yet. [chuckles] 26 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:22,040 Can you imagine if she actually did? 27 00:01:22,124 --> 00:01:25,127 Imagine? It's all she's talked about this week. 28 00:01:25,210 --> 00:01:28,046 That is so not true. [scoffs] 29 00:01:28,130 --> 00:01:30,591 -Did the mail come yet? -[chuckles] Not yet. 30 00:01:30,674 --> 00:01:34,261 Now, sweetie, Kit Smithers is probably very busy promoting her new book, 31 00:01:34,344 --> 00:01:37,181 so don't take it personally if she doesn't respond. 32 00:01:37,264 --> 00:01:38,932 I won't. I won't. 33 00:01:39,433 --> 00:01:41,101 [chuckles] She'll write back. 34 00:01:41,185 --> 00:01:43,562 Oh, and did I forget to mention 35 00:01:43,645 --> 00:01:47,065 that the next stop for her book tour is right here in Middleton? 36 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. 37 00:01:51,195 --> 00:01:55,199 Maybe we can both read it this week for book club. [chuckles] 38 00:01:55,282 --> 00:01:58,202 What? I thought you said your book club was full. 39 00:01:58,285 --> 00:02:01,622 That was before Lewis's mom got a promotion and moved the family to Spain. 40 00:02:01,705 --> 00:02:04,625 So yes, there's a spot open. If you still wanna join. 41 00:02:05,250 --> 00:02:06,960 Mm, let me think about that. 42 00:02:07,044 --> 00:02:09,755 Having deep discussions about characters in stories 43 00:02:09,838 --> 00:02:11,965 with kids who actually read for fun? 44 00:02:12,049 --> 00:02:14,259 -Of course I wanna do it! -Uh, great. 45 00:02:14,343 --> 00:02:17,763 I just have to run it by Daphne. She's club president. 46 00:02:17,846 --> 00:02:19,556 -[car door slams] -Did you hear that? 47 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:20,807 I think the mail's here. 48 00:02:20,891 --> 00:02:22,935 This day just keeps getting better and better! 49 00:02:23,852 --> 00:02:24,853 [Lizzie pants] 50 00:02:29,107 --> 00:02:30,692 -[Maria sighs] -Hi, Dr. Abby. 51 00:02:30,776 --> 00:02:34,154 Thanks for the warm reception, Lizzie. It's wonderful to see you too. 52 00:02:34,238 --> 00:02:37,199 I should get home. I'll call you the second I talk to Daphne. 53 00:02:37,282 --> 00:02:38,700 -Bye. -Bye. 54 00:02:39,910 --> 00:02:42,579 I'm sorry. I was just expecting something in the mail. 55 00:02:42,663 --> 00:02:45,499 Oh, well, I do have a special delivery. 56 00:02:46,416 --> 00:02:48,544 [gasps] Aw! 57 00:02:48,627 --> 00:02:50,003 -[chuckles] -[barks] 58 00:02:51,296 --> 00:02:54,466 -Hi. Hi! -[whines, barks] 59 00:02:54,550 --> 00:02:57,636 Aw. [chuckles] What's his name? 60 00:03:03,642 --> 00:03:05,477 One of my clients got Jack here 61 00:03:05,561 --> 00:03:08,230 as a companion for her dog, Murphy, a mastiff. 62 00:03:08,313 --> 00:03:11,650 But it backfired. They didn't get along from the moment they met. 63 00:03:11,733 --> 00:03:13,610 -Mastiffs are huge. -[Jack whines] 64 00:03:13,694 --> 00:03:17,823 Jack must have been so scared. Poor little guy. 65 00:03:18,407 --> 00:03:21,994 [whines, pants] 66 00:03:23,078 --> 00:03:26,081 -I think he wants to explore. -Yeah. 67 00:03:31,670 --> 00:03:35,424 [chuckles] Boxer puppies can be quite needy. 68 00:03:35,507 --> 00:03:38,385 -[barking] -We'll give him tons of attention. 69 00:03:38,468 --> 00:03:41,430 -That's why you two are my faves. -[both chuckle] 70 00:03:41,513 --> 00:03:43,140 Uh, speaking of attention, 71 00:03:43,223 --> 00:03:46,226 there's a febrile cockatoo over in Chanbury who needs mine. 72 00:03:46,310 --> 00:03:48,020 -Thanks, again. -[Charles] No problem. 73 00:03:48,103 --> 00:03:49,438 -Thank you. -Of course. 74 00:03:50,105 --> 00:03:54,067 Lizzie, you weren't expecting a letter today, were you? 75 00:03:54,693 --> 00:03:57,821 -[gasps] Really? [chuckles] Oh, my gosh. -[Betsy chuckles] 76 00:03:57,905 --> 00:04:00,407 I can't believe she actually wrote me back. 77 00:04:00,490 --> 00:04:02,451 I can't believe you still haven't opened it. 78 00:04:03,118 --> 00:04:04,119 [giggles] 79 00:04:04,953 --> 00:04:06,246 -[Jack barks] -[gasps] 80 00:04:06,330 --> 00:04:08,081 -[barks] -Jack, no! 81 00:04:08,165 --> 00:04:09,374 -Jack! -[Betsy] Jack. 82 00:04:09,458 --> 00:04:11,460 -[growling] -No, Jack, no! 83 00:04:11,543 --> 00:04:14,129 -Drop it, Jack. -You're scaring him away! 84 00:04:14,213 --> 00:04:16,380 I think he's feeding off your energy, honey. 85 00:04:17,089 --> 00:04:19,051 [sighs] Y-Yeah, no, you're right. 86 00:04:19,134 --> 00:04:21,470 Boxers can be very sensitive and excitable. 87 00:04:21,553 --> 00:04:22,554 [whines] 88 00:04:23,305 --> 00:04:24,306 [sighs] 89 00:04:26,016 --> 00:04:28,101 Come here, Jack. It's okay, boy. 90 00:04:28,185 --> 00:04:29,811 -[whines] -[Lizzie] Come here, bud. 91 00:04:31,313 --> 00:04:33,190 Come on. Bring it here, Jack. 92 00:04:33,774 --> 00:04:35,192 -Come on. -[whimpers, barks] 93 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:36,568 It's okay, boy. 94 00:04:37,736 --> 00:04:39,571 -Come here. -[whines] 95 00:04:41,073 --> 00:04:43,784 -You got it. Come here. -[whines, barks] 96 00:04:44,409 --> 00:04:45,410 Good boy, Jack. 97 00:04:47,496 --> 00:04:49,623 That was awesome. 98 00:04:50,832 --> 00:04:52,501 Yeah. Awesome. 99 00:04:55,712 --> 00:04:56,797 [Paul sighs] 100 00:04:56,880 --> 00:05:00,092 Okay, uh, I think we are getting there. 101 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:08,600 "Dear Lizzie," something, something. Puppy drool. [sighs] 102 00:05:08,684 --> 00:05:12,646 S-Something, smudge, "thoughtful." 103 00:05:13,313 --> 00:05:17,651 Something, something. H-- [groans] 104 00:05:18,694 --> 00:05:20,863 [sighs] Thanks for trying, guys. 105 00:05:20,946 --> 00:05:23,949 Honey, I know you've been waiting for this letter for weeks. 106 00:05:24,032 --> 00:05:25,033 [sighs] 107 00:05:26,076 --> 00:05:31,999 "Fans like you are the r-r-reason I..." 108 00:05:33,542 --> 00:05:35,252 I think it says "write." 109 00:05:37,004 --> 00:05:40,340 What? Fans like me are the reason she writes? 110 00:05:40,424 --> 00:05:42,926 I'm the reason Kit Smithers writes. [chuckles] 111 00:05:43,010 --> 00:05:46,263 Okay, nobody touch this letter. I need to find a frame. [chuckles] 112 00:05:47,848 --> 00:05:49,933 [both chuckle] 113 00:05:50,017 --> 00:05:51,226 Here you go, Jack. 114 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:55,314 -And if you need to chew, use this. -[barks] 115 00:06:00,235 --> 00:06:01,320 How's he doing? 116 00:06:02,779 --> 00:06:05,657 Okay. He's kind of anxious, so I'm putting him in the crate. 117 00:06:05,741 --> 00:06:08,619 It'll help him get comfortable in his new environment. 118 00:06:09,203 --> 00:06:11,246 Tucking him in like we used to do with you. 119 00:06:11,330 --> 00:06:14,082 Except Jack's not asking for a little more screen time. 120 00:06:14,166 --> 00:06:15,626 Real funny, Dad. 121 00:06:15,709 --> 00:06:18,253 -I thought it was. -[chuckles] Thank you, sweetie. 122 00:06:18,337 --> 00:06:20,214 -We're proud of you. -Yeah. 123 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:26,595 You really like that dolphin, don't you? 124 00:06:31,350 --> 00:06:34,102 Oh, my gosh. Handwritten and everything. 125 00:06:34,186 --> 00:06:37,189 -She really took the time. [chuckles] -Yeah. 126 00:06:37,272 --> 00:06:40,317 I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. 127 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:41,777 Or at least a pen pal. 128 00:06:41,860 --> 00:06:44,154 I need to write to that letter to Michelle Obama. 129 00:06:44,238 --> 00:06:46,406 [chuckles] I'm serious, Maria. 130 00:06:46,490 --> 00:06:49,910 First, I find out she's doing a reading at my favorite bookstore, 131 00:06:49,993 --> 00:06:53,372 then she writes me back, and finally, she loves dogs. 132 00:06:53,872 --> 00:06:56,041 Look, this is her boxer, Kaboodle. 133 00:06:56,124 --> 00:06:58,168 A boxer, like Jack. 134 00:06:58,252 --> 00:06:59,336 [chuckles] I know. 135 00:07:00,462 --> 00:07:02,965 So, in other exciting literary news, 136 00:07:03,048 --> 00:07:05,926 -I spoke to Daphne about book club. -What did she say? 137 00:07:06,510 --> 00:07:09,054 The admissions committee has agreed to an interview. 138 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:10,764 Tomorrow afternoon, your house. 139 00:07:10,848 --> 00:07:13,308 Admissions committee? [scoffs] Seriously? 140 00:07:13,892 --> 00:07:16,478 I know. But don't worry. You'll be amazing. 141 00:07:16,562 --> 00:07:19,815 Plus, how can a book club say no to someone who sort of almost knows 142 00:07:19,898 --> 00:07:22,150 a soon-to-be-world-famous author? 143 00:07:22,234 --> 00:07:23,944 -[chuckles] -[Jack whining, barking] 144 00:07:24,528 --> 00:07:26,905 Uh, I gotta go. Thanks, Maria. 145 00:07:29,366 --> 00:07:31,368 [barking, whining] 146 00:07:33,453 --> 00:07:35,789 [sighs] Oh, no. You poor puppy. 147 00:07:35,873 --> 00:07:36,999 [barks] 148 00:07:37,082 --> 00:07:40,586 -Hey, it's okay, Jack. We're here. -[whining] 149 00:07:43,422 --> 00:07:46,091 -[barks] -[Charles sighs] 150 00:07:46,175 --> 00:07:49,261 Can you believe this used to be a dolphin? 151 00:07:50,179 --> 00:07:53,390 -[chuckles] -Definitely can't tape that back together. 152 00:07:53,473 --> 00:07:55,100 [Jack growls, barks] 153 00:07:55,601 --> 00:07:57,477 What's going on with him? 154 00:07:57,561 --> 00:08:00,522 He's probably acting out because he doesn't like to be alone. 155 00:08:00,606 --> 00:08:02,524 Boxers crave companionship. 156 00:08:02,608 --> 00:08:06,320 [Jack whines] 157 00:08:12,868 --> 00:08:14,494 -[Charles grunts] -Come here, Jack. 158 00:08:14,578 --> 00:08:16,455 -[Jack barks] -Come here. 159 00:08:17,039 --> 00:08:19,416 -Hey, bud. -Good boy. Good boy. 160 00:08:19,499 --> 00:08:22,002 -[whines] -[both chuckle] 161 00:08:22,085 --> 00:08:25,422 -[growls playfully] -He definitely seems a lot happier now. 162 00:08:27,382 --> 00:08:30,469 -[whining] -[both giggle] 163 00:08:30,552 --> 00:08:32,554 [birds singing] 164 00:08:33,639 --> 00:08:35,265 [Jack snores] 165 00:08:38,434 --> 00:08:39,811 [snoring continues] 166 00:08:44,107 --> 00:08:45,734 [whines] 167 00:08:47,819 --> 00:08:50,531 -Good morning. -[Jack whimpers, barks] 168 00:08:51,990 --> 00:08:55,077 Long night? Looked like Jack was hogging all the blankets. 169 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:57,913 -We didn't wanna wake you up. -Nothing wakes her up. 170 00:08:57,996 --> 00:08:59,831 -Okay, okay. [scoffs] -[others chuckle] 171 00:08:59,915 --> 00:09:01,208 We're worried about Jack, 172 00:09:01,291 --> 00:09:03,877 and we wanna help him gain back his sense of security. 173 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. 174 00:09:08,507 --> 00:09:12,386 -What if we find Jack a friend? -That's actually a really great idea. 175 00:09:12,469 --> 00:09:14,596 Another dog that'll make him feel accepted. 176 00:09:14,680 --> 00:09:16,098 I'll call Sammy. 177 00:09:16,181 --> 00:09:20,727 He can bring over Rufus and Goldie. They're the friendliest dogs in the world. 178 00:09:20,811 --> 00:09:23,480 -Jack will love them. -Sounds like a plan. 179 00:09:23,564 --> 00:09:27,234 Oh, and remember, with socialization, how you introduce Jack 180 00:09:27,317 --> 00:09:29,778 is just as important as who you introduce him to. 181 00:09:29,862 --> 00:09:32,614 Fine. But why do you keep saying "you"? 182 00:09:32,698 --> 00:09:35,409 Because I have to get ready for my own introduction. 183 00:09:45,460 --> 00:09:47,004 S'mores. Excellent choice. 184 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:50,174 Actually they're "Toni S'morrisons." 185 00:09:51,216 --> 00:09:52,301 Because book club. 186 00:09:52,384 --> 00:09:55,762 Wordplay is a shortcut to any book club president's heart. 187 00:09:56,638 --> 00:10:00,267 Now it's time for the pièce de résistance. 188 00:10:00,934 --> 00:10:03,729 -Good call. They're gonna love you. -[sighs] 189 00:10:03,812 --> 00:10:07,107 Sure hope so. Okay, I'm ready. [claps] Let's do this. 190 00:10:07,191 --> 00:10:09,943 Uh, you know they're not coming for another hour, right? 191 00:10:10,027 --> 00:10:13,071 I knew that. Just got carried away. [chuckles] 192 00:10:13,572 --> 00:10:16,366 Well, um, I better put these pear tarts-- 193 00:10:16,450 --> 00:10:20,662 I mean "Shakes-pear" tarts... [chuckles] ...back in the fridge. 194 00:10:20,746 --> 00:10:23,415 -[Goldie, Rufus panting] -All right, over here. 195 00:10:23,498 --> 00:10:26,460 -[gasps] Goldie, Rufus! -[dogs barking] 196 00:10:27,044 --> 00:10:30,380 I had them play tug-of-war for half an hour to burn off their zoomies. 197 00:10:30,464 --> 00:10:33,050 Oh, that's my grandma's word for excess energy. 198 00:10:33,133 --> 00:10:36,386 -They're gonna love having a new friend. -Great. I'll get Jack. 199 00:10:36,470 --> 00:10:39,097 Okay. Ready, guys? It's gonna be great. 200 00:10:39,890 --> 00:10:41,975 Come on, Jack. Come on. 201 00:10:42,851 --> 00:10:45,312 -[barks] -Let's go. Come on. Don't be afraid. 202 00:10:45,395 --> 00:10:46,396 -[barking] -Whoa! 203 00:10:46,480 --> 00:10:49,441 -[Goldie, Rufus whining] -[grunts] Jack. 204 00:10:49,525 --> 00:10:52,152 -Okay, guys. -It's okay. 205 00:10:52,236 --> 00:10:56,073 -Jack, no. [sighs] -[sighs] 206 00:10:56,156 --> 00:11:00,035 Do you think Jack's intimidated because Goldie and Rufus are already so close? 207 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, 208 00:11:04,581 --> 00:11:05,958 something must be wrong. 209 00:11:06,041 --> 00:11:09,294 Yeah. Wonder what that other dog did to him. 210 00:11:10,337 --> 00:11:11,964 I'm gonna find out. 211 00:11:12,047 --> 00:11:15,592 [chuckles] The first one was my favorite because Katniss was so selfless. 212 00:11:15,676 --> 00:11:17,803 I thought the same thing. [chuckles] 213 00:11:17,886 --> 00:11:20,973 Wow. So many interesting titles. 214 00:11:21,056 --> 00:11:22,933 We are a family of readers. 215 00:11:25,227 --> 00:11:28,188 So, Lizzie, what's your position on Little Women? 216 00:11:28,689 --> 00:11:29,690 Masterpiece. 217 00:11:29,773 --> 00:11:31,108 To Kill a Mockingbird? 218 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:34,987 Classic. But Harper Lee's case of writer's block was very concerning. 219 00:11:35,070 --> 00:11:36,446 -Audiobooks? -Love 'em, 220 00:11:36,530 --> 00:11:39,867 -but prefer to read in print first. -Hmm. Maria was right. 221 00:11:39,950 --> 00:11:42,619 -You are a great fit for our book club. -Told you. 222 00:11:42,703 --> 00:11:45,622 -And these S'morrisons are unreal. -[Lizzie chuckles] 223 00:11:45,706 --> 00:11:47,332 Does that mean I'm in? 224 00:11:48,625 --> 00:11:52,129 [sighs] Here's the issue: we only have one slot available, 225 00:11:52,212 --> 00:11:55,716 and we met another candidate this morning. She's also very qualified. 226 00:11:55,799 --> 00:11:57,467 And she has a huge swimming pool, 227 00:11:57,551 --> 00:12:00,345 which could be a game changer for our summer series. 228 00:12:00,429 --> 00:12:01,597 [Lizzie sighs] 229 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:04,725 It's a big decision and I'm gonna need to sleep on it. 230 00:12:04,808 --> 00:12:06,727 It was great to meet you, Lizzie. 231 00:12:08,187 --> 00:12:09,605 Wait. 232 00:12:09,688 --> 00:12:13,108 What if I bring a real author to our meeting on Sunday? 233 00:12:13,192 --> 00:12:15,652 We'd read her books and talk about it with her. 234 00:12:16,445 --> 00:12:17,988 What author? 235 00:12:18,071 --> 00:12:21,408 Kit Smithers. Lizzie knows Kit Smithers. 236 00:12:21,491 --> 00:12:24,620 -I do. -I'm not familiar with her work. 237 00:12:24,703 --> 00:12:28,040 [stammers] Wait. You-- You actually know Kit Smithers? 238 00:12:28,540 --> 00:12:30,542 I stan Becca Baxter. 239 00:12:31,126 --> 00:12:34,588 Suspenseful storytelling, empowering female voice. You'd love her. 240 00:12:34,671 --> 00:12:38,467 Yeah. Actually, here's a letter she wrote me. 241 00:12:39,718 --> 00:12:41,512 I can't read this. 242 00:12:42,012 --> 00:12:47,935 Uh, it's mostly personal stuff and, um, inside jokes between me and Kit. 243 00:12:48,018 --> 00:12:49,520 Hmm. Hang on. 244 00:12:52,731 --> 00:12:55,317 [sighs] I've never met a published author. 245 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:58,737 Self-published, yes, but I'm not sure that counts. [sighs] 246 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:03,450 -Welcome to the book club, Lizzie. -[chuckles] 247 00:13:09,915 --> 00:13:12,042 Are you sure Jack's old owner is gonna be here? 248 00:13:12,125 --> 00:13:15,045 Dr. Abby said she comes to the dog park every day at 3:00. 249 00:13:15,128 --> 00:13:18,549 And even if she doesn't, maybe Jack will find some dogs to play with. 250 00:13:18,632 --> 00:13:20,175 -There are tons here. -Yeah. 251 00:13:20,259 --> 00:13:22,636 [barking] 252 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:25,806 -Should we let him off leash? -Yeah. 253 00:13:25,889 --> 00:13:27,850 Ready to make some friends, Jack? 254 00:13:27,933 --> 00:13:30,644 [other dogs barking] 255 00:13:30,727 --> 00:13:32,187 Come on. 256 00:13:32,271 --> 00:13:35,232 [barking continues] 257 00:13:35,315 --> 00:13:36,984 -Come on, Jack. -[whimpers] 258 00:13:37,067 --> 00:13:39,695 [groans] Here we go again. 259 00:13:39,778 --> 00:13:42,239 -[whimpering] -Come on, Jack. It's okay. 260 00:13:43,866 --> 00:13:46,410 Whoa. That dog's bigger than I am. 261 00:13:46,493 --> 00:13:48,829 That's a mastiff. I'll bet it's Andrea. 262 00:13:48,912 --> 00:13:51,456 -Oh, she's punctual. -[mastiff panting] 263 00:13:53,417 --> 00:13:56,295 -Jack? [gasps] -[barks, whines] 264 00:13:56,378 --> 00:13:59,173 Jack! Hi! [laughs] 265 00:13:59,256 --> 00:14:02,926 Yeah! Oh, hello. I've missed you. 266 00:14:03,010 --> 00:14:04,887 -[laughs] Hi. -[whining] 267 00:14:06,471 --> 00:14:08,849 One of you must be Charles Peterson. 268 00:14:08,932 --> 00:14:11,393 That's me. This is my friend, Sammy. 269 00:14:11,476 --> 00:14:12,936 -Hi. -Hi. [chuckles] 270 00:14:13,020 --> 00:14:17,858 I-- I'm Jack's old owner. What a coincidence to bump into you here. 271 00:14:17,941 --> 00:14:19,276 Not really. 272 00:14:19,359 --> 00:14:23,238 -We came to talk to you about Jack. -You did? Why? What's going on? 273 00:14:23,322 --> 00:14:26,533 He's been having a really hard time adjusting. 274 00:14:26,617 --> 00:14:30,370 -We think your dog really traumatized him. -[panting] 275 00:14:30,454 --> 00:14:32,039 Murphy? [chuckles] 276 00:14:32,122 --> 00:14:35,000 Are you kidding? She couldn't hurt a fly. 277 00:14:35,083 --> 00:14:38,795 Uh, she's an old lady and a sweetie pie. 278 00:14:38,879 --> 00:14:41,256 [dogs barking] 279 00:14:41,340 --> 00:14:45,344 The truth is, if anyone was unwelcoming, it was Jack. 280 00:14:45,427 --> 00:14:49,598 I-- I mean, he was great with my kids but wanted nothing to do with Murphy. 281 00:14:49,681 --> 00:14:52,392 If she tried to play with him or came too close, 282 00:14:52,476 --> 00:14:54,269 Jack would always growl. 283 00:14:54,353 --> 00:14:56,730 Oh, just like he did with Rufus and Goldie. 284 00:14:56,813 --> 00:14:58,565 -Yeah. -I-- I didn't wanna give him up, 285 00:14:58,649 --> 00:15:01,568 and I wouldn't have, you know, if it wasn't for Murphy. 286 00:15:03,278 --> 00:15:08,200 I hope you find him a good home. Uh, he is a great puppy. 287 00:15:08,700 --> 00:15:09,701 Mm. 288 00:15:09,785 --> 00:15:12,829 -Yeah. [sighs] -Let's go, Jack. 289 00:15:12,913 --> 00:15:16,333 [barks, whines] 290 00:15:16,416 --> 00:15:18,043 -He really is. -[giggles] 291 00:15:18,126 --> 00:15:20,546 Don't worry, Jack. I'm not giving up on you. 292 00:15:20,629 --> 00:15:22,840 [whining] 293 00:15:23,966 --> 00:15:25,968 So let's look at the facts. 294 00:15:26,051 --> 00:15:29,513 In the past, you've fostered helpers, chasers, 295 00:15:29,596 --> 00:15:33,141 and some very adorable puppies who needed a little extra attention. 296 00:15:33,225 --> 00:15:36,228 But Jack, he's sui generis. 297 00:15:36,311 --> 00:15:38,814 Is that another one of your grandma's words? 298 00:15:38,897 --> 00:15:41,149 Oh, no. It's Latin for... 299 00:15:42,776 --> 00:15:45,612 -"in a category by himself." -[whines] 300 00:15:46,196 --> 00:15:48,031 So he doesn't like to be left alone. 301 00:15:48,115 --> 00:15:52,119 -And he doesn't like other dogs. -Who doesn't like other dogs? 302 00:15:52,202 --> 00:15:55,497 This guy. Today didn't really go as planned. 303 00:15:55,581 --> 00:15:57,708 -Mm-hmm. -Is he all right? 304 00:15:57,791 --> 00:15:59,501 He will be, eventually. 305 00:15:59,585 --> 00:16:02,921 He just needs to be the only dog in the house. 306 00:16:03,005 --> 00:16:04,423 Or the dog park. 307 00:16:04,506 --> 00:16:07,342 And you needed, uh, all this to figure that out? 308 00:16:07,426 --> 00:16:09,803 -No, we were just bored. -[chuckles] 309 00:16:09,887 --> 00:16:13,307 Well, when you're done, you might want to check on your sister. 310 00:16:13,390 --> 00:16:15,893 I don't think today went as planned for her either. 311 00:16:16,810 --> 00:16:18,604 -Okay. -Okay. 312 00:16:23,734 --> 00:16:25,569 [ringtone playing] 313 00:16:26,111 --> 00:16:29,865 -So, what are you gonna do about Kit? -I was able to track down her email, 314 00:16:29,948 --> 00:16:32,284 and I'm sending her a really nice message... 315 00:16:33,410 --> 00:16:35,913 -now. -Okay, that's a start. 316 00:16:35,996 --> 00:16:37,664 But give her a few days to respond. 317 00:16:37,748 --> 00:16:40,834 Remember, worrying is not gonna make her get back to you any faster. 318 00:16:40,918 --> 00:16:42,127 [laptop dings] 319 00:16:42,961 --> 00:16:44,755 I just got an email from Kit! 320 00:16:44,838 --> 00:16:46,882 Stop it! Uh, what did she say? 321 00:16:46,965 --> 00:16:51,053 "Kit Smithers is out of the office. Due to the high volume of messages, 322 00:16:51,136 --> 00:16:53,555 she's not able to reply to you at this time." 323 00:16:54,056 --> 00:16:55,474 Not her best work. 324 00:16:56,058 --> 00:17:00,521 [sighs] What was I thinking? I mean, she's a busy adult. 325 00:17:00,604 --> 00:17:04,066 She doesn't have time for special requests from some random kid. 326 00:17:04,148 --> 00:17:06,818 You're not a random kid. You're her biggest fan. 327 00:17:07,402 --> 00:17:09,530 Well, I'm certainly not her friend. 328 00:17:10,071 --> 00:17:12,031 So, what do you wanna do? 329 00:17:12,115 --> 00:17:14,076 I don't know. I have to think of something. 330 00:17:14,159 --> 00:17:16,828 I'll try to think of something too. Talk later. 331 00:17:16,912 --> 00:17:18,789 'Kay. Bye. 332 00:17:18,872 --> 00:17:20,499 [sighs heavily] 333 00:17:20,582 --> 00:17:23,335 We came to cheer you up. It was Jack's idea. 334 00:17:24,627 --> 00:17:25,628 [Jack whining] 335 00:17:25,712 --> 00:17:28,048 All I wanted was to get into Maria's book club. 336 00:17:28,131 --> 00:17:30,551 But I lied to them and messed everything up. 337 00:17:30,634 --> 00:17:32,636 I don't know why you'd need to lie. 338 00:17:32,719 --> 00:17:35,264 But I also don't know why you'd need a book club. 339 00:17:35,347 --> 00:17:37,349 -You can always watch the movie. -Charles. 340 00:17:37,432 --> 00:17:40,018 I'm trying to cheer you up, remember? 341 00:17:40,102 --> 00:17:42,479 I told them I was good friends with Kit Smithers 342 00:17:42,563 --> 00:17:44,857 and that I'd bring her to our meeting on Sunday. 343 00:17:44,940 --> 00:17:47,901 -Oh. -And she hasn't even returned my emails. 344 00:17:47,985 --> 00:17:51,113 But you said she'd be at Cozy Nook Books on Saturday. 345 00:17:51,196 --> 00:17:53,115 Why don't you just ask her then? 346 00:17:53,198 --> 00:17:56,910 -I'm done bothering her. -But you don't know if you bothered her. 347 00:17:56,994 --> 00:17:59,454 Maybe she's just really busy, like you said. 348 00:17:59,538 --> 00:18:02,207 [stammers] You were eavesdropping? Rude! 349 00:18:02,291 --> 00:18:05,711 No. I didn't wanna walk in while you were talking to Maria. 350 00:18:05,794 --> 00:18:07,629 That would have been rude. 351 00:18:07,713 --> 00:18:08,714 Right. 352 00:18:11,175 --> 00:18:13,427 Is there anything I can do to help? 353 00:18:13,510 --> 00:18:15,304 Not unless you know Kit Smithers. 354 00:18:17,681 --> 00:18:19,349 Here's what I do know. 355 00:18:19,433 --> 00:18:22,936 When we're trying to find a home for a puppy, you never give up. 356 00:18:23,020 --> 00:18:25,439 So I don't see why you'd give up on this either. 357 00:18:25,939 --> 00:18:27,274 -[whines] -Come on, Lizzie. 358 00:18:27,357 --> 00:18:30,611 Jack and I will walk with you to the bookstore for moral support. 359 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. 360 00:18:34,990 --> 00:18:36,450 What you do with your allowance 361 00:18:36,533 --> 00:18:38,660 -is none of my business. -Mm-hmm. 362 00:18:38,744 --> 00:18:41,079 And it's not a comic book. It's manga. 363 00:18:41,163 --> 00:18:44,458 [chuckles] Any leads on finding Jack a home? 364 00:18:45,459 --> 00:18:47,002 Right now, just one. 365 00:18:47,085 --> 00:18:49,963 Well, that's great. If it's the right one. 366 00:18:50,047 --> 00:18:51,965 I'm not getting my hopes up. 367 00:18:52,049 --> 00:18:54,009 [whines] 368 00:18:56,428 --> 00:18:57,429 [Charles] Well? 369 00:18:57,513 --> 00:18:59,056 I'm thinking. 370 00:18:59,139 --> 00:19:01,600 -[Charles] Thinking about adopting? -[whines] 371 00:19:01,683 --> 00:19:06,021 Or about all the things you're gonna find wrong with him, like you usually do? 372 00:19:06,605 --> 00:19:11,485 [chuckles] There's nothing wrong with him. He seems friendly. And I like his ears. 373 00:19:11,568 --> 00:19:13,695 Remember, he doesn't like other dogs. 374 00:19:13,779 --> 00:19:16,949 I don't have other dogs. This could be a great match. 375 00:19:17,032 --> 00:19:18,867 -Really? -Totally. 376 00:19:18,951 --> 00:19:20,285 That's amazing! 377 00:19:20,369 --> 00:19:24,706 But the thing is that he's a boxer, and that reminds me of boxing. 378 00:19:24,790 --> 00:19:26,875 And boxing is about striking. 379 00:19:26,959 --> 00:19:29,962 -And as a practitioner of Judo-- -I knew it. 380 00:19:30,045 --> 00:19:31,421 [whines] 381 00:19:34,508 --> 00:19:36,260 -Hi, Dario. -Hey, Lizzie. 382 00:19:36,343 --> 00:19:39,680 -Um, I was wondering-- -Is the new Majestic Dog Warrior in yet? 383 00:19:39,763 --> 00:19:41,557 -Oh, it's over in comic books. -Uh-- 384 00:19:41,640 --> 00:19:44,560 -Yes, I know it's manga. -Okay. Thanks. 385 00:19:44,643 --> 00:19:47,020 That couldn't wait until after Kit's reading? 386 00:19:47,104 --> 00:19:48,105 Nope. 387 00:19:48,981 --> 00:19:49,982 [scoffs] 388 00:19:50,065 --> 00:19:53,485 -Uh, can I ask you a favor? -Anything for my best customer. 389 00:19:53,569 --> 00:19:54,862 Is it possible for you 390 00:19:54,945 --> 00:19:57,573 -to introduce me to K-- -[groans] Excuse me. 391 00:19:57,656 --> 00:19:58,907 Uh, Dar... 392 00:19:58,991 --> 00:20:01,743 -Er-- I'm sorry. -It's Dario, Ms. Smithers. 393 00:20:01,827 --> 00:20:04,496 Uh, well, it's Kit, not Ms. Smithers. 394 00:20:04,580 --> 00:20:08,959 And as you might be able to tell, I seem to have misplaced my glasses. 395 00:20:09,042 --> 00:20:11,712 -Uh, I'll check the lost and found. -[sighs] 396 00:20:12,379 --> 00:20:13,922 Hi, Kit. 397 00:20:14,006 --> 00:20:15,340 Hello. 398 00:20:15,424 --> 00:20:16,717 I'm your biggest fan. 399 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:19,595 Maybe not your biggest. I don't know how to quantify that. 400 00:20:19,678 --> 00:20:22,139 But I did write you a letter and you wrote me back. 401 00:20:22,222 --> 00:20:24,141 But, of course, it got all chewed up. 402 00:20:24,224 --> 00:20:27,352 But I still put it in a frame because you're, well, Kit Smithers! 403 00:20:27,436 --> 00:20:31,231 Well, it's a pleasure to meet you. Now, if you'll excuse me-- 404 00:20:31,315 --> 00:20:33,817 You mentioned in your letter that your fans inspire you. 405 00:20:33,901 --> 00:20:34,902 You're welcome. 406 00:20:34,985 --> 00:20:36,528 -I mean, thank you. -[chuckles] 407 00:20:36,612 --> 00:20:40,157 So, I was wondering if you might be able to make a special guest appearance 408 00:20:40,240 --> 00:20:41,533 at my book club tomorrow? 409 00:20:41,617 --> 00:20:44,328 Uh, delicious, literary-themed snacks guaranteed. 410 00:20:44,411 --> 00:20:46,663 I'm sorry. 411 00:20:46,747 --> 00:20:49,333 -No one turned them in. -Oh, that's distressing. 412 00:20:49,416 --> 00:20:51,543 Hard to do a book reading when you can't read. 413 00:20:51,627 --> 00:20:54,588 -[both chuckle] -I think I have an extra pair in my car. 414 00:20:56,715 --> 00:20:58,342 [sighs] I am sorry, dear, 415 00:20:58,425 --> 00:21:02,638 but visiting my fans' book clubs, it's just not something I do. 416 00:21:03,555 --> 00:21:07,392 -But I hope you'll stay for the reading. -Oh, yeah. 417 00:21:09,811 --> 00:21:11,063 Of course. 418 00:21:11,563 --> 00:21:12,564 So? 419 00:21:13,857 --> 00:21:17,861 [sighs] So Kit has no idea who I am, and she's not even coming to my book club. 420 00:21:17,945 --> 00:21:20,656 -I don't know what I'm gonna do, Charles. -Me neither. 421 00:21:20,739 --> 00:21:22,908 They're sold out of Majestic Dog Warrior. 422 00:21:22,991 --> 00:21:25,160 Now I have nothing to read during the reading. 423 00:21:25,244 --> 00:21:26,245 [chuckles] 424 00:21:26,328 --> 00:21:29,873 You don't have to stay, but I appreciate that you would. 425 00:21:30,541 --> 00:21:32,459 Plus, Jack's gonna be bored. 426 00:21:33,544 --> 00:21:35,128 [whines] 427 00:21:35,921 --> 00:21:37,339 Are you sure? 428 00:21:37,422 --> 00:21:39,258 Yeah, I'm sure. 429 00:21:40,175 --> 00:21:42,719 Okay, thanks. Come on, Jack. 430 00:21:44,471 --> 00:21:45,931 [sighs] 431 00:21:47,683 --> 00:21:49,685 [patrons murmuring] 432 00:21:56,149 --> 00:21:58,610 Hey, Maria. What are you doing here? 433 00:21:58,694 --> 00:22:01,446 Remember when we were trying to figure out the Kit situation 434 00:22:01,530 --> 00:22:03,448 and I said I'd try to think of something? 435 00:22:03,532 --> 00:22:06,201 -Well, I thought of something. -Okay. 436 00:22:06,285 --> 00:22:08,871 I told Daphne and Vincent Kit had to leave early tomorrow 437 00:22:08,954 --> 00:22:11,832 and wouldn't be able to make it, and that you argued with her, 438 00:22:11,915 --> 00:22:14,668 "But, Kit, you promised. You can't let my book club down." 439 00:22:15,169 --> 00:22:16,628 Did they believe you? 440 00:22:16,712 --> 00:22:20,257 100%. Not only that, I told them how terrible you feel, 441 00:22:20,340 --> 00:22:22,050 and they said it's totally fine. 442 00:22:22,134 --> 00:22:25,179 Wait, so, does this mean I'm still in the book club? 443 00:22:25,262 --> 00:22:27,264 -Mm-hmm. -Maria, that's amazing. 444 00:22:27,347 --> 00:22:30,684 -No, it-- it's not. -Wait, what? 445 00:22:31,268 --> 00:22:32,603 -There she is. -[gasps] 446 00:22:32,686 --> 00:22:34,313 Lizzie! [chuckles] 447 00:22:34,396 --> 00:22:37,065 Maria filled us in. Don't worry. It wasn't your fault. 448 00:22:37,149 --> 00:22:39,151 Besides, you can introduce her to us today. 449 00:22:39,234 --> 00:22:41,778 I can't wait to tell her how much we love her new book. 450 00:22:41,862 --> 00:22:45,574 And she can join us for tea after all the regular people get their books signed. 451 00:22:45,657 --> 00:22:47,868 -[chuckles] -I love being a VIP. 452 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:57,377 I have something to tell you both. 453 00:22:58,253 --> 00:23:01,256 [sighs] I don't really know Kit Smithers. 454 00:23:02,424 --> 00:23:05,761 I wrote her a letter. She wrote me back. But that was it. 455 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. 456 00:23:11,600 --> 00:23:13,727 [Dario] If I can have everyone's attention. 457 00:23:13,810 --> 00:23:18,398 Please give a warm Cozy Nook welcome to Kit Smithers. 458 00:23:23,654 --> 00:23:27,741 [sighs] Thank you all for coming. What a beautiful shop. 459 00:23:27,824 --> 00:23:29,868 I understand why you did what you did. 460 00:23:29,952 --> 00:23:31,828 -[Kit] Uh, before we jump in... -Really? 461 00:23:31,912 --> 00:23:34,414 Totally. Daphne's another story. 462 00:23:34,498 --> 00:23:38,627 [Kit] ...I'd like to share a quick story from my own far less eventful life. 463 00:23:39,378 --> 00:23:40,754 As some of you might know, 464 00:23:40,838 --> 00:23:44,466 I recently had to say goodbye to my best friend, my dog, Kaboodle. 465 00:23:44,550 --> 00:23:47,761 -[murmuring] -Kaboodle lived a long and wonderful life, 466 00:23:47,845 --> 00:23:51,598 but my heart hasn't been the same since he passed. 467 00:23:51,682 --> 00:23:52,683 That's why, 468 00:23:52,766 --> 00:23:57,229 when I saw an adorable boxer puppy in the parking lot ten minutes ago, 469 00:23:57,312 --> 00:23:59,439 I had to say hello. 470 00:23:59,523 --> 00:24:02,901 The young man walking him recognized me and we chatted a bit, 471 00:24:02,985 --> 00:24:06,446 and I realized he was actually a little upset with me. 472 00:24:06,947 --> 00:24:08,073 Oh, no. 473 00:24:09,032 --> 00:24:10,993 But we quickly worked it out. 474 00:24:11,076 --> 00:24:14,997 And that's why I wanna take this time to thank a very special person, 475 00:24:15,747 --> 00:24:17,124 Lizzie Peterson... 476 00:24:18,208 --> 00:24:23,714 who, I now remember, sent me one of the loveliest and most thoughtful letters 477 00:24:23,797 --> 00:24:25,007 I've ever received. 478 00:24:26,258 --> 00:24:28,802 Thanks to Lizzie and her brother, Charles, 479 00:24:28,886 --> 00:24:33,182 my new best friend, Jack, and I will be heading home to Vermont together. 480 00:24:33,265 --> 00:24:34,683 What? 481 00:24:34,766 --> 00:24:37,269 That is so cool. 482 00:24:40,272 --> 00:24:44,484 Anyway, let's see what Becca Baxter's been up to, shall we? 483 00:24:45,068 --> 00:24:46,904 This is from chapter six, 484 00:24:46,987 --> 00:24:52,159 where Becca and Sardo find themselves in the middle of a drafty, dark castle. 485 00:24:55,078 --> 00:24:58,540 Why would she wait until the last chapter to introduce Benjamin? 486 00:24:59,124 --> 00:25:03,337 Knowing Kit Smithers, I bet we'll find out in her next book. 487 00:25:04,213 --> 00:25:05,506 What do you think? 488 00:25:09,259 --> 00:25:11,136 [chuckles] Anybody else?