Herky had just finished delivering some hay bales for Farmer Ben. He was grateful, as he hadn't got a lot of hay and had to borrow some from a friend for his animals.
He was on his way back when his radio crackled into life.
"Herky!" called a voice.
"Brenda Blue?" Herky asked, puzzled.
"Yes it's me!" Her voice sounded like it barely contained excitement. "I have a surprise for you- well we all have a surprise for you! Come on back to Tarrytown as quickly as you can!"
"Alright!" said Herky "I'll head back quick as I can. I'll be there in less than ten minutes."
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At Tarrytown Jay Jay, Snuffy and Tracy were standing with Brenda Blue by Herky's hanger, whilst Old Oscar watched the door waiting for any sign of Tarrytown's helicopter.
"Do you think he'll love it?" asked Snuffy
"Of course!" Said Tracy, beaming.
"Yeah, who wouldn't?" Jay Jay inquired.
"Shush you all -he's coming!" Old Oscar hurried over to join the jets.
Herky entered to find his friends all smiling like fools.
"Come on! We're really excited to show you!"
Herky was getting more and more curious to find out what his friends were planning.
He soon found out when he saw his hanger.
It now was a lot bigger than his old one. He wished it would shrink. A large window was on one wall, and the sun's rays dazzled him.
The walls were fresh and cheerful grey- didn't look so dull as usual.
But the size he could not stand.
"So what do you think?" Brenda asked eagerly, whilst the others looked on, hopeful.
"It's too big!" He protested.
Their faces fell. But we thought you'd like it! You seemed so cramped in your old one!
"Well, now I feel weird with this new one."
"Look Herky, I can see you don't like it," began Old Oscar "but Brenda and the younger jets worked hard at it because they wanted to do something nice for you! Look you're a lot closer to your friends' hangers- you'll find it easier to chat about your day when you're all together and not have you further away." He told Herky.
"I... guess so." Said Herky in realization. "I'm sorry guys- I didn't mean to be so rude."
"That's alright." Said Tracy.
"So what are you going to do with your new hanger?" Asked Snuffy and Brenda.
"Well, I'm going to use it. Who knows- I'll get used to it. And I do appreciate that you tried to do something nice for me. Thanks guys!"
"You're welcome!" Replied Brenda Blue and the jets, cheering.
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Adaption request by tate310. Please review, if you feel the need to.
