Baileywick day off
It was morning in Enchancia. Baileywick pushed a cart contining a serving dish into Sofia and Madeline's room. He opened the side window and curtains, cleaned up some toys, then carried the dish over to the beds.
"Good morning, princess Sofia." He smiled. "Princess Madeline."
"Good morning, Baileywick." Sofia and Madeline said together.
"What's that?" Sofia asked of the dish.
"A little treat to start the day." Baileywick lifted the metal dome, revealing a pot of whipped cream and two cakes, all topped with strawberries.
"Oh, thank you!" Madeline smiled.
"Nothing like a bit of berry to make your day a bit more merry." Baileywick rhymed, folding a napkin into a swan shape.
"You're in a good mood today." Sofia noted.
"I should be." Baileywick declared. "It's my birthday."
"It is?" Madeline gasped. "Happy birthday, Baileywick!"
"Is there going to be a party?" Sofia asked.
"Oh, I should say not." Baileywick unfolded the napkin and gave it to Sofia. "A job well done is celebration enough."
"Oh, Baileywick?!" Roland's voice came from outside the room.
"Off I go." Baileywick noted. "Enjoy your breakfast, girls."
"As Baileywick left, a pair of maids came in, carrying clothes and slippers.
"What would we do without Baileywick?" Madeline mused.
"I don't know, miss." One of the maids declared as she put slippers on Madeline feet. "He does everything around here."
"You can always count on Baileywick." The other maid declared, as Sofia and Madeline's tiaras were placed on their heads.
"It's true." Sofia nodded.
Sofia: Baileywick
Takes care of all of us
Never puts up
Any kind of fuss
Madeline: The castle stewad
Who always aims to please
James: He polishes
All of my trophies
Making sure
That my dog has no fleas
Amber: Provides a hanky
Every time I need to sneeze
Achoo!
Chorus: He's Baileywick
The man of the castle
Does everything
Without any hassle
He's super-quick
We can always count on Baileywick
Sofia: Baileywick
The king's right-hand man
Draws up all of the household plans
Miranda: Reminds the children
That they need to wash their hands
Before meals
Roland: He jots down
All of my proclamations
And he never takes
Any vacations
Chorus: When there's a problem
He always understands
He's Baileywick
The man of the castle
Does everything
Without any hassle
Roland: He's super-quick
Chorus: You can always count on Baileywick
He's always there
He's everywhere
All day and every night
When troubles lurk
Baileywick: I'll make it work
Chorus: He'll get the job done right
He's Baileywick
The man of the castle
Does everything
Without any hassle
He's super-quick
Through thin and thick
You can always count on Baileywick
Count on Baileywick
You can count on Baileywick
"Everything's ready for your royal playdate, children." Baileywick announced. "Your friends will arrive any moment, and I'll be on hand if you need anything."
"Oh, no, you won't, Baileywick." Roland declared.
"Your majesty?" Baileywick asked.
"It's your birthday today." Roland smiled. "So we are giving you the day off."
"Oh, that's not necessary." Baileywick declined.
"You always say 'no', but this time, I insist." Roland said firmly. "In fact, consider it a command."
"But your majesty, I wouldn't even know what to do with my day." Baileywick protested.
"Your brother, Nigel, does." Miranda declared.
The royal trumpeters played a fanfare, as the footmen opened the front door, revealing a bespectled man wearing a fishing hat and carrying matching equipment.
"Happy birthday, 'Wicky!" He boomed.
"'Wicky'?" The kids sniggered.
"Nigel!" Baileywick gasped, rushing to take his brother's hands. "So good to see you!"
Happy birthday, baby brother." Nigel smiled, putting Baileywick in a headlock and rubbing his knuckles into his head. "Birthday noogies!"
"I didn't know you had a brother." Madeline noted.
"We don't get to see each other much, because 'Wicky just works, works, works." Nigel said. "But today, I have big plans!"
"What kind of big plans, Nigel?" Sofia asked.
"Today, Wicky and I are gonna do all the things we loved doing when we were your age, many years ago." Nigel declared.
"Nigel..." Baileywick started.
"Now first, it's off to the orchard for a little apple-picking." Nigel declared. "Remember how much we used to have apple-picking?"
"As I recall, I was the one who did most of the picking." Baileywick replied.
Flashback*
A young Baileywick was picking apples.
"Here's a good one, Nigel." He proclaimed, throwing it down to a younger Nigel.
"Thanks, Wicky." Nigel caught it.
"Is the basket full yet?" Baileywick asked.
"No, but my belly is." Nigel smirked, a basket of apple cores next to him.
*Present*
"And after the orchard. we'll swing by the village ice crème cart." Nigel continued.
*Flashback*
Young Baileywick and Nigel were sitting on a kerb, licking their ice creams.
"Hey, Wicky, do you think mine smells funny?" Nigel asked.
As Baileywick leaned in to sniff, Nigel shoved the cone in his face, leaving a blot of ice cream on his nose
*Present*
"You fell for it every time, little brother." Nigel chuckled.
The kids laughed with him.
"And to cap off the day, after we're done wiping the ice cream off your nose, a boat will pick us up at the dock to take us... fishing!" Nigel exclaimed. Just like we used to do."
*Flashback*
Baileywick and Nigel were fishing in a boat, when a catfish leapt out of the water.
"Whoa, look at that snapper!" Nigel gasped.
"That was a catfish, Nigel." Baileywick declared.
"That was a snapper, Wicky." Nigel insisted.
"Catfish!" Baileywick insisted.
"Snapper!" Nigel shot back.
"Catfish!" Baileywick yelled
"Snapper!" Nigel shouted. As he leapt up, the boat tilted, quickly capsizing and sending them both into the water.
Resurfacing, the two had a friendly splash fight.
*Present*
"Oh, what fun we used to have." Baileywick reminisced. "I can't thinks of a better way to spend the day."
"Sounds like you're going to have a great time, Baileywick." Madeline noted.
The royal trumpeters played a fanfare again.
"Our friends are here!" James smiled.
The footmen opened the door, revealing Zandar and Hildegarde.
"Hey, everyone!" Zandar waved.
"Zandar!" James called.
"Hildegarde." Amber nodded.
"Amber, Sofia, Madeline." Hildegarde said curtly.
Ruby and Jade ran around Zandar and Hildegarde, and hugged Sofia and Madeline.
"Hi, Sofia!" Jade beamed.
"Hi, Madeline." Ruby grinned.
"Jade!" Sofia smiled.
"Ruby!" Madeline cheered.
"Princess Hildegarde, it's great to see you again." Ruby said.
"I know." Hildegarde said haughtily.
"Amber, James, Madeline and I have planned an activity for all of us." Sofia announced.
"My activity is playing pirates in my tree house." James declared.
"Alright!" Xandar cheered.
"Race you there." Jade grinned.
"You're on." Zandar chuckled.
As James, Zandar and Jade raced outside, Ruby turned to Sofia and Madeline.
"Wait for us!" Ruby called, dragging Sofia by the hand. "Come on, girls!"
"You go on." Madeline declared. "I'm going to help Amber with her activity."
"Bye, Baileywick!" Sofia called. "Enjoy your day off!"
"Amber, a tree house?" Hildegarde asked
"Don't worry, Hildey." Amber assured her. "I'm having a little tea party later. You can help Madeline and I set it up."
"Gladly." Hildegarde nodded.
"I just need to fetch my things, and we'll be off." Baileywick told Nigel.
As Baileywick rounded a corner, he encountered a maid.
"Excited for your day off, are you, Mr. Baileywick?" The maid asked.
"Indeed, Violet." Baileywick confirmed. "I can't remember the last time Nigel and I got to spend a whole day together. I just hope the children will be okay without me."
"I'm sure they'll be just fine." Violet declared, before returning to her dusting.
Outside, James and Zandar, dressed in nautical clothes, were aboard the pretend ship that was James' tree house.
"Hoist the sails, captain!" James declared, peering through a looking glass.
"Aye-aye, admiral James!" Zandar saluted.
Zandar lowered the sails, just as Sofia, Madeline, Ruby and Jade, dressed in pirate gear, climbed up the tree's rope ladder. As Sofia reached the top, Zandar spotted her.
"Admiral, we're under attack!" He cried, second before Jade snuck up on him and pushed his bandana over his eyes.
"Pirates!" James gasped.
"Your ship is ours, admiral!" Sofia growled. "Arr!"
"Engarde!" James drew his wooden sword.
"Arr, matey!" Sofia declared.
"Charge!" Jade cried.
Just then, Zandar sat up, knocking Jade into a bucket of water.
"Avast, admiral James!" Sofia yelled, giving chase.
The two had a mock swordfight.
"Take that!" James swung. "And that!"
Ruby and Jade chased Zandar around the mast, until he stopped, and they both bumped into him and fell to the floor.
Meanwhile, Sofia managed to knock James' sword out of his hand.
"Hey!" He yelped.
James jumped for the mast, swinging around on it. Suddenly, the mast cracked and broke off, and James fell onto the deck, at the same time as the sail fell on Ruby, Jade and Zandar..
"James!" Sofia rushed over. "Are you okay?"
"Ah, my ship!" James groaned.
"Maybe we can fix it." Sofia suggested.
"How?" James asked.
They thought for a moment.
"Hey, maybe Baileywick can fix it." James announced.
"But it's his day off." Sofia reminded him.
"But he hasn't left yet." James declared. "Baileywick!"
Baileywick and Nigel were approaching their carriage when James' cry rang out.
"Oh, dear." Baileywick looked back. "Is that James calling me?"
"Oh, Wicky." Nigel groaned. "I'm sure whatever he wants can wait."
"It sounds likehe really needs me." Baileywick noted. "I'll be right back."
As Baileywick made to leave, Nigel grabbed him by the arm.
"Ah-ah-ah-ah." He tutted. "No can do. We have to leave now, or we're gonna miss our ride to the apple orchard. Come on, Wicky!"
"James is more important." Baileywick declared. "Besides, we have the whole rest of the day."
"If you insist, Wicky." Nigel sighed. "It's your birthday."
"Baleywick's coming!" Sofia declared.
"Alright!" James cheered.
"What's the problem, James?" Baileywick asked.
"The treehouse broke." James stated.
"Oh, dear." Baileywick gasped, and climbed up the rope ladder.
"We could really use your help." James pleaded.
"I'll have your treehouse in tip-top shape in no time." Baileywick promised.
"Brilliant!" James cheered.
Moments later, Baileywick and a servant were examing the broken mast.
"Can you fix it?" James asked.
"Rest assured, James." Baileywick smiled. "There is nothing that cannot be fixed."
"Nah, it can't be fixed." The servant declared.
"Nonsense." Baileywick retorted. "We can use my walking stick as a splint."
"A what?" The servant asked.
"I'll show you." Baileywick sighed.
Baileywick placed his walking stick under the mast. The two pieces were put together, and Baileywick wrapped some rope tightly around them.
"Great idea, Baileywick." James smiled.
"Yoo-hoo!" Amber called, as she, Hildegarde and Madeline approached. "It's time for my activity! To the gazebo, everyone!"
"Do we have to?" Zandar asked. "They're fixing the treehouse."
"Yummy snacks will be served." Amber announced.
"I'm there." Zandar quickly climbed down the rope ladder. "Hey, Jade, best two out of three?"
"You're on!" Jade smiled.
Jade, Ruby and Zandar started running.
"James!" Amber called. "Gazebo!"
"Thanks, Baileywick!" James waved as he climbed down.
"Any time, James." Baileywick smiled, before turning to the servant. "Now, I really must go. My brother is waiting."
Baileywick climbed down the rope ladder (spinning slightly on the way down), and returned to Nigel.
"Sorry for the delay." He apologised. "I'm ready to go pick some apples."
"Well, it's too late for that, I'm afraid, dear brother." Nigel sighed, checking his pocket watch. "But, uh, we can still make it to the ice cream cart, for a scoop of sorcerer's swirl!"
The kids arrived to Amber's tea party.
"For my activity, I planned a perfectly pink tea party." Amber declared.
"It's so pink!" Jade cooed.
"It's so perfect!" Ruby squealed.
The two girls ran to the table.
"Well, at last there's food." James shrugged, as everyone else followed.
"Teddy bears!" Ruby and Jade giggled.
"One for each of you." Amber declared.
"And they're holding little tea cups!" Jade held up a bear.
"They're so cute!" Ruby hugged her bear. "You throw the best tea parties, princess Amber."
"Thank you." Amber smiled, before turning to Sofia and Madeline. "You should have your friends over more often."
"My bear's hungry." James deadpanned. "When do we eat?"
"Ah-ah-ah." Amber waved her finger."First things first."
"Oh, now, wait until you taste the cookies." Amber sighed, as a servant leaned in with a plate. "They are simply... plaid?!"
Amber shrieked indignantly.
"I said pink, not plaid!" She screeched.
"It's okay, Amber." Sofia tried to comfort, while Hildegarde waved her fan. "Just breathe."
They'll still taste just as good." James said, reaching for a cookie.
"No!" Amber yelled, blocking James' hand with her fan. "They are all wrong. Baileywick!"
Baileywick heard Amber's shriek from the carriage.
"Princess Amber?" He gasped.
"Should know it's your day off." Nigel declared.
"I must see what's the matter." Baileywick stated.
Once again, Nigel grabbed his brother.
"But... sorcerer's swirl!" He groaned. "Wicky?"
"Amber is more important." Baileywick said firmly.
"Oh, Wicky." Nigel sighed, following his brother.
Back at the gazebo, the girls were attending to Amber.
"Amber, I think Baileywick left." Madeline declared. "He has the day off, remember!"
"But it's an emergency!" Amber gasped.
"Princess Amber?" Baileywick said as he approached.
"Oh, thank goodness you came!" Amber said with relief. "Look!"
Amber pointed at the plaid cookies.
"Oh, dear." Baileywick frowned. "That won't do at all."
"Uh, what won't do?" Nigel asked.
"To the kitchen!" Baileywick declared.
"Oh, Wicky, let someone else handle this." Nigel begged. "It's time for us to get our ice cream!"
The servants went back into the castle, taking the cookies with them, to James's dismay. Nigel snuck one from the plate.
"Hey, prince, think fast!" He tossed to James.
"Thanks, Nigel!" James took a bite.
Before long, the servants had made a new bowl of frosting.
"Princess Amber, how does this look?" Baileywick presented it for consideration.
"It could be a bit more pink." Amber declared.
"You heard the princess." Baileywick handed the bowl back. "More pink, please."
The baker added more pink coloring, and Baileywick returned the bowl to Amber's gaze.
"How about no?" He asked.
"Almost." Amber smiled.
Baileywick returned the bowl.
"Would you mind?" He asked, adding the pink himself this time.
"Ooh, that's it!" Amber beamed. "The frosting is perfect!"
"Great." Sofia smiled. "Now you can go back to your day off."
"Finally." Nigel declared.
"Not quite yet." Baileywick stated. "Now we must put the frosting on the cookies."
"We'll help you." Madeline said as she and Sofia followed.
Nigel looked at his pocket watch, and sighed.
Shortly afterward, everyone was back at the gazebo.
"And here are your perfectly pink cookies." Baileywick announced, as the teddy bear head-shaped cookies were placed on the table.
"And now, we are perfectly late." Nigel grumbled.
"Thank you, Baileywick." Amber smiled. "What would we do without you?"
"It's my pleasure." Baileywick said modestly. "Enjoy your tea party."
"Enjoy the rest of your day off!" Sofia called.
"Well, we missed the apples, and now we've missed the ice cream, too." Nigel groaned.
"Ah, but we still have an afternoon of fishing ahead of us." Baileywick pointed out.
"Ah, Wicky." Nigel smiled. "You always look on the bright side."
"That's because there's always a better view there." Baileywick declared.
"Well, come on!" Nigel chuckled. "Let's go catch some snapper!"
"Or catfish." Baileywick added.
Meanwhile, the kids had eaten almost all the cookies.
"I'm full." Zandar groaned.
"I'm stuffed." James mumbled.
"I'm bored." Hildegarde proclaimed. "What's next?"
"My activity." Sofia smiled. "It's just over here, in the garden."
"Brilliant!" James finished off his cookie.
Everyone got out of their seats, except Ruby and Jade.
"After you, Jade." Ruby declared.
"No, after you, Ruby." Jade returned.
Curtsying, the two bumped into each other as they gotup, laughed, then followed the others
The children arrived at a garden filled with butterflies.
"We're going to paint butterflies." Sofia revealed.
"Hmm." Amber mused.
James and Zander didn't look too happy about that.
"Great idea, Sofia." Jade smiled.
"I'm going to paint that yellow one!" Ruby declared.
"I'm going to paint all of them!" Jade added.
Meanwhile, Baileywick and Nigel were at the dock,waiting for their boat.
"Ah, finally." Nigel said "Finally, we get to enjoy your birthday, just as soon as that boat gets here. Where is it?"
"Oh, dear." Baileywick suddenly gasped. "Where's my fishing pole? I must have left it in the hall. I'll be right back."
"But, er, the boat!" Nigel blustered. "The boat will be here any moment. Hur- chop-chop!"
Back at the garden, the kids were still painting.
"I love your painting ruby?" Madeline stated.
"Thanks." Ruby smiled.
The butterfly Amber was painting flew away.
"No!" Amber cried. "Oh, will someone make my Butterfly stay still?"
"In my castle, the butterflies are trained to pose for us." Hildegarde boasted.
"Thats a weird looking butterfly?" Zandar said as he looked at James' painting.
"That's cuz it's a lizard" James pointed to a lizard on a nearby rock,which started crawling off.
"Wait, stop!" James yelled. "It's getting away!"
James and Zandar leapt into the bushes after it, scaring off the butterflies.
"There it goes!" James said
"James." Sofia called.
"James!" Amber yelped.
James and Zandar leapt out of the bush.
"You scared all the Butterflyies away." Madeline admonished them.
"I didn't get the lizard, either." James sighed.
"Now what do we paint?" Hildegarde groaned.
Madeline spotted Baileywick walking by.
"Oh, there's Baileywick." She pointed. "Maybe he knows where we can find more Butterflies. Baileywick!"
Baileywick stopped as he heard Madeline. He looked back at the dock, where the boat had finally arrived.
"Wicky!" Nigel called. "Come on, Wicky!"
"Baileywick, we need you." Madeline declared.
"What's the trouble, Madeline?" Baileywick asked as he walked over.
"I know you're on your day off, but it'll just take a second." Madeline said. "We were painting butterflies in the garden, but they flew away."
"Do you know where we could find more?" Sofia asked.
"And how we can keep them from flying away?" Amber added.
"If it's butterflies you need, then butterflies you shall have." Baileywick dclared. "I know just what to do."
Baileywick, wielding a butterfly net, chased after the colorful insects.
"Come back here!" He raced after them. "You can flutter, but you can't hide!"
"Come on, Wicky!" Nigel checked his pocket watch. "What's taking you so long?"
"Red, please?" James asked Baileywick.
"Pink!" Jade called.
"Got one!" Baileywick netted a butterfly. "And another!"
"Green would be nice." Hildegarde requested.
"And another!" Baileywick yelped, catching one in midair.
"No, blue!" Hildegarde changed her mind.
"Blue one!" Baileywick noted, making a spectacular leap. "And another!"
Moments later, Baileywick took his catch to a special habitat, releasing the contents within.
"Here you go, James." he smiled.
A lizard came out of the net.
"Hey, Baileywick found our lizard!" James told Zandar.
"Nice." Zandar beamed.
"And you, princess Sofia?" Baileywick asked. "What kind of butterfly would you like?"
"Well, I was painting a purple on before..." Sofia remembered.
"Say no more." Baileywick declared, spotting a suitable specimen. "Hold still."
Baileywick leapt for the butterfly, but missed, landing in a bush. He popped back up, watched as the butterfly land on his nose, then placed the net over his head. Shortly, he put the butterfly in the habitat, where it settled on a branch.
"Thanks, Baileywick." Sofia smiled. "You're the best!"
"You're quite welcome." Baileywick took out a handkerchief and mopped his forehead. "And now, I really must go."
Baileywick returned to the dock as fast as he could.
"Sorry." He panted. "Butterflies."
"Ah, well, it's too late." Nigel sighed, pointing to a shape in the distance. "We missed the boat."
"You see, Nigel, Sofia is more important." Baileywick insisted.
"I know." Nigel put a hand on Baileywick's shoulder. "Hey, I've got an idea. Why don't we fish right here?"
"Now there's an idea!" Baileywick smiled.
"Oh, Mr. Baileywick, you're back!" Violet came running up.
"Well, actually..." Baileywick mumbled.
"It's time to start preparing the royal supper." Violet declared.
"That it is." Baileywick sighed, looking at his watch. "I'll meet you at the castle, Violet."
"Very good!" Violet smiled. "I can't wait to hear all about your day off!"
"Come, Nigel." Baileywick said solemnly. "I'll hav a coach take you home."
"There's always next year, Wicky." Nigel sighed.
Back at the castle, the kids were carrying their finished paintings.
"Okay, everyone, let's bring our paintings inside to dry." Amber announced.
"Oh, Wicky." Sofia and Madeline heard Nigel say, just before Baileywick came into sight.
"Baileywick!" Madeline called. "Shouldn't you be on your boat ride? We thought you were going fishing with Nigel?"
"We missed the boat, I'm afraid." Baileywick admitted.
"Oh." Sofia gasped. "Well, how were the apples? And the ice cream?"
"We missed those as well." Baileywick shrugged.
"Sooo... you never left the castle at all?" Madeline realised.
"No." Baileywick nodded. "I helped you two, James and Amber have a lovely playdate, and that is far more imprtant."
"But it was your birthday." Sofia said.
"Oh, I'll have another next year." Baileywick declared. "See you at supper, princess Sofia, princess Madeline."
"Sofia, Madeline!" Miranda approached. "Hey, your friends are about to leave. You two should go and say goodbye.
"Baileywick never got his day off." Madeline declared.
"Why not?" Miranda asked.
"Well, he fixed James' tree house." Sofia recalled.
"And then he frosted the cookies for Amber's tea party." Madeline added.
"And then we asked him to find Butterflies." Sofia finished.
"So, Baileywick never left because he was here helping the four of you all day?" Miranda summarised.
"It's all because of us." Sofia sighed.
"Mm-hmm." Miranda nodded.
"Come on." Madeline took Sofia's hand. "We have to find Amber and James."
Sofia and Madeline joined Amber and James as they were waving their friends goodbye.
"Goodbye, everyone." Amber waved.
"See you later, Zandar." James smiled.
"Bye, guys!" Sofia and Madeline called.
"Goodbye, girls!" Rubya and Jade waved.
"We've really messed up." Sofia whispered.
"What?" James gasped. "How?
"Every time Baileywick tried to leave for his day off, we asked him to do stuff for us, like catch butterflies." Madeline pointed out.
"Or fix the treehouse." James sighed. "Or make new Cookies for your tea party, Amber?"
"Oh, right." Amber said sheepishly. "Well, we should ds something to make it up to him?"
"Maybe we can give him tomorrow off?" James suggested.
"But his birthday is today." Sofia declared. "Today should be special."
"If only we could do over the whole day." Amber sighed.
As the siblings considered things, James took off his hat.
"Hold on."Madeline suddenly grabbed James' hat, turning it upside down, and gazing at it. "Maybe we can. James, can you get some more apple's from the kitchen?"
"Uhh, sure." James nodded, as Madeline returned the hat.
"Great." Madeline said. "Amber, can you get some Ice crème?"
"Of course." Amber nodded, waving at a servant. "Suzette, can we get some ice crème?"
"Right away, miss." Suzette curtsied.
"So, what are we going to do?" Sofia asked.
"You'll see." Madeline smiled. "Come on."
The kids went back into the castle. A short while later, Sofia raced down the castle steps.
"Mr. Nigel!" Sofia called, as Nigel was about to get into his carriage. "Wait!"
"Princess Sofia." Nigel bowed. "What are you doing here? "I thought you were painting butterflies, or something."
"We feel bad about Baileywick not getting his day off, and want to do something special for him." Sofia announced. "But we need your help."
"Anything for Wicky." Nigel cheered. "Lead the way, princess"
inside the castle's dining room, Baileywick was overseeing the servants, as they set the table.
"We need another place setting over here." Baileywick noted. "And two more glasses."
"Baileywick, we need you!" Madeline ran up to him.
"Is it urgent, Madeline?" Baileywick asked. "We're setting the table for the royal family dinner."
"Yes." Madeline dragged Baileywick off by his hand. "We need you right now."
Madeline brought Baileywick to James' treehouse.
"Up there." She pointed.
"The treehouse?" Baileywick mused. "Again?"
Madeline climbed the rope ladder, Baileywick following suit. As she reached the top, she met James, and they dashed behind an oversized sail, just before Baileywick came up. They parted the sail, revealing the rest of the royal family.
"SURPRISE!" They said together.
"Your majesties!" Baileywick gasped. "What's all this?"
"We're so sorry we didn't let you take your day off." Sofia admitted. "We should have been more thoughtful."
"If anyone deserves a day off, it's you, Baileywick." james declared.
"So welcome to your day off do-over party!" Amber exclaimed.
"But first, we've invited a special guest." Madeline smiled, opening the ship's door to reveal Nigel.
"TA-DAA!" Nigel boomed.
"Nigel!" Baileywick smiled.
"Happy birthday, baby brother!" Nigel put Baileywick in another headlock. "Time for some more birthday noogies, Wicky!"
"We have everything you wanted to do, right here." Sofia smiled.
"Apple picking!" James said said, grabbing an apple.
"Ice cream!" Amber held up a cone.
"And, since we are in a boat (more or less), I brought our fishing poles, in case we see any snapper!" Nigel chuckled. "Or catfish."
"Sit down, Baileywick." Roland smiled, offering a comfortable chair. "It's our turn to serve you."
"That's right." Miranda agreed, handing Baileywick a cone. "You're not just the castle steward. You're a part of our family."
"Oh, thank you." Baileywick said, choked up. "But you shouldn't have gone to all this trouble. You'll be late for your royal supper."
"Baileywick is more important." Madeline insisted, tapping Baileywick's ice cream with her own.
"To Baileywick!" Roland called.
"Hip-hip-hooray!" The group cheered. "Hip-hip-hooray! Hip-hip-hooray!"