As they passed the electronics store a television displayed in the window caught Jimmy's attention.
"We interrupt this program to bring you this special report," said the news anchor boy.
"Trouble in paradise. That's what some kids are saying in the aftermath of yesterday's 'Mom and Dad are gone' celebrations."
"Here's Courtney Tyler."
The cameras turned to Courtney Tyler, reporter girl.
"What started as an awesome day has become, like, a real bummer." she said.
"Help us!"
"I don't know how to make lunch!"
"I want my parents, somebody hold me!"
Courtney thrust the microphone under the nose of a sobbing girl.
"I was playing on the teeter totter," she said. "And the next thing I knew, I was on the ground, and my knee hurt."
The camera switched back to Courtney Tyler.
"Reports of tummy aches, owies, and constipations have reached epidemic numbers over the past few hours, with little indication of slowing down."
A little boy with a huge bloated stomach appeared on the television screen.
"And so, we were gonna see who could eat the most cotton candy," the boy moaned. "And I won!"
Clutching his stomach, the little boy began to wail. "I want my mommy!"
"So, there you have it," said Courtney. Then her lip began to quiver and tears ran down her cheeks.
"I want my mommy too!" she bawled.