Arnold and his classmates were able to come along to the airport to make sure Mr. Simmons would be on the airplane safely. Ever since Arnold and his friends heard what time Mr. Simmons's flight was to leave for Hawaii, he and Helga decided to say a prayer once their teacher made it safely. Mr. Simmons was always afraid something would happen while flying.
In about twenty minutes later, they heard the overhead system call Mr. Simmons's flight number. While flying in airplanes, Mr. Simmons never really focused on anything since he always felt nervous and scared at the same time to focus on reading a book or something.
Once his seatbelt was buckled, a few of the passengers noticed the look on Mr. Simmons' face. They didn't have anything to think of any words that sounded encouraging. Once the flight left the airport, Arnold and Helga decided it was time to say a prayer for their favorite teacher. Arnold and Helga looked at one another. Arnold was the first to speak.
"Helga, do you think it's time to say a prayer for Mr. Simmons to make sure he had a safe trip without any problems?" he asked.
"I'm ready whenever you are, football head," Helga answered.
"Were we go again with the spiritual Arnold and Helga," Sid whispered to his friends.
Harold agreed, nodding his head.
"Religion is boring, especially attending church every week," Harold said.
"Harold, don't think of God that way. This makes God unhappy when people like you say something like that," Helga told him.
"Helga's right," Arnold told their friends.
"Can't we forget about this prayer for Mr. Simmons? There will be nothing wrong. He'll be safe," Gerald replied.
"Tall hair boy, Mr. Simmons could use a prayer and besides, would you want Mr. Simmons to have a safe trip?" Helga asked.
"Sorry, Helga. I'm sure he'll be having a fun time."
To the class bowed their heads, waiting for Arnold or Helga begin the prayer.
"God, Thank You for Mr. Simmons for accepting a new job. It would be difficult at first, but You and Mr. Simmons will work together. We will keep praying to You for Mr. Simmons to return to Hillwood safely. We ask You to look after Mr. Simmons' family so they wouldn't have to worry if something does happen. Only You know if Mr. Simmons will return back safely. Please make sure to point Mr. Simmons in the right direction while in Hawaii. In Your Name, Amen."
"That was quite a prayer, Arnold. Let's leave this place," Eugene said as everybody started leaving, one at a time.
"Do you think God will tell us if Mr. Simmons had any problems?" Helga asked.
"God doesn't work that way, Helga," Arnold answered.
That was the end of the conversation.