Chapter 17
Stephanie awoke the next morning and went down to the kitchen. There was a note on the table form Uncle Milford. It read:
"Stephanie,
I went to talk to Sportacus. I'm not sure when I'll be back but there is cereal in the cupboard and some fresh fruit on the counter. See you later.
Love,
Uncle Milford"
After reading the note Stephanie went and took a shower and got ready for the day. She wondered what Uncle Milford had to talk to Sportacus about. Without giving it a second thought she finished her breakfast and left to go play with her friends.
Mayor Meanswell had a lot to talk to Sportacus about. They continued their conversation where they left off the other day, Sportacus' scary behavior.
"Well Sportacus, what is going on?" The Mayor asked.
"I lost control. I've never felt that way before. I was just so frustrated with Robbie. I can't go do something as simple as going to get someone without him trying to get rid of me. Sometimes I wonder if I should have never come to LazyTown. Ever since I got here Robbie hasn't let us have a moment of peace." Sportacus told him.
"But look at all the good that came from your arrival. The kids in LazyTown now play outside. I cleaned up the sports field and now we use it all the time. The kids look up to you. They expect you to give them advice and sports candy. The entire life style in LazyTown has changed since you arrived. On top of all that you are a great friend. You are loyal, trustworthy, and a confidant. That is what the kids and the rest of LazyTown want." Mayor Meanswell explained to Sportacus.
"I'm all those things? I'm just so afraid of letting everyone down." Sportacus said. The Mayor was surprised to hear Sportacus say he was afraid.
"Listen Sportacus, the only time that would happen was if you never came back. We were miserable here without you for that month and a half." Milford said.
"Well if Stephanie hadn't knocked some sense into me I might not have." Sportacus sighed.
"We need to thank her for that. You know Pixel told me it was her idea to throw that party last night." The Mayor declared. At that Sportacus smiled.
"Really? She did that for everyone?" Sportacus got an impish grin on his face.
"Yes. I don't know if it was so much for everyone but for you. I'm telling you she knows when you aren't your usual self. I think she is a little more perceptive than she lets on." The Mayor smiled.
"I'm glad we had this talk, Mayor. It has put everything back into perspective for me. You know Stephanie must get perceptiveness from you." Sportacus said.
"What are you going to do now?" Mayor Meanswell asked.
"I'm going to find the kids and make some plans." Sportacus smiled. When the Mayor asked what he meant, Sportacus didn't elaborate. He just told Milford that he would let him know in time.