The Abominable Snowman set a blanket on the floor of his cave for Shrek to sleep on. The sight of a warm place to sleep warmed him up inside even before he covered himself with the blanket.

"Thanks," Shrek said.

"No problem. I do not get many visitors here."

"Gee, I wonder why."

"You know, if you want you can sleep outiside in the cold."

"No! I'm good. I love this blanket."

"I thought so."

"I'm gonna turn in."

"Already?"

"I've got to get up on time tomorrow."

"Are you leaving right away as soon as you wake up?"

"Yes."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"If you want, I can wake up early and make breakfast for you."

"Do you ever stop talking! I can't get any sleep because you talk so much! I have never met anyone who talked so much!"

"Well what do you expect! You're the first visitor I've had in forever! Every single day I have nobody to talk to up here! I'm alone on this cold mountain! Do you have any idea how that feels?"

Shrek sighed. He could relate.

"Yes."

"Do you live alone on your swamp?"

"Yes. I like to scare people away from my swamp, but I wouldn't mind having another ogre in the house. Every night, I eat dinner all by myself. I have nobody to share it with. I have no friends. What do I even have to look forward to back home?"

"I can be your friend."

"Thanks."

"And I know that that swamp means so much to you. So in the morning, you're going to find your way home."

"You're not gonna let me stay here with you?"

"I wouldn't dream of it."

"Why not?"

"I don't know if there are any other people like me here, but there are ogres from wherever you are, if I understood correctly."

"The last time I saw some was when I ran away from my parents."

"You may meet more. It's not too late for you. I'm sure you can make friends over there. Goodnight."

"Thanks. For everything."

Shrek slept well that night. When he woke up, he shook hands with the Abominable Snowman and waved goodbye as he left the cave.

"Goodbye!"

"Goodbye, Shrek!"

Shrek raced down the mountain and found the door that he had been thrust through. He opened it slowly, hoping that he would end up somewhere.