Friday morning Katie wakes up cranky and irritable*
Carlos: Buenos Dias princ-
Not in the mood "Katie says as she pours her choco crunchies in a bowl"
Carlos just stands there confused and sad. He goes to the couch and eats his food by himself*
Logan clears his throat and Katie and points to Carlos*
I made him sad didn't I? "she says"
Yeah "Logan says" You know what to do
Katie goes to the couch and sits next to the young Latino* I'm sorry I snapped at you. It's not you I'm mad at
That's ok princessà "Carlos says" SpongeBob is way more fun to watch with you
That went well "James says"
That's cuz Katie is only still mad at Kendall "Logan says"
She shouldn't be "Kendall says" I'm innocent
They all go to school*
Later that afternoon Katie is getting ready to go out to see a movie*
What are you going to see? "James says"
The Barbie movie. Looks really good "Katie says"
You've never picked up Barbie doll a day in your life. Now you're suddenly interested in the movie? "Kendall says" That's weird
You're weird. There's no law that says I have to own a Barbie doll to see the movie pea brain!!! "Katie says"
Whatever just be home by curfew. Mom is out of town for 3 days in San Diego and I'm in charge. So don't be late "Kendall says"
If you were to have said with a much kinder voice then maybe I won't be!! I'll be with some girls in my grade. They're really nice and with any luck might become my friends "Katie says as she leaves out"
By 10:30 she still hasn't returned home*
Why isn't she back yet? It's way past her curfew "Kendall says pacing back and forth"
I'm sure she has a reasonable explanation Kenny but you need to chill out. When she walks through that door all you're gonna do is yell at her "Logan says"
As I should! She is late! "Kendall says"
The door opens and she walks in*
Where the heck have you been?! We were so worried about you!! Logan has been a nervous wreck all night!! Look at him he's devastated!! "Kendall says"
Between the four of you. Who can actually drive? Logan only has a learners permit. He's got to have a fully licensed driver with him and he can't even drive at night yet. It's the law "Katie says"
Just go to your room! "Kendall says"
I'll be happy to not spend another minute in this room with you!! "Katie says and walks away"
Kendall sighs frustrated and goes straight to his bed. Logan follows him*
Saturday*
Katie wakes up before the boys and eats her cereal and watches tv. She sees a commercial of a kid playing a guitar and becomes curious if she can play one. She knows the only one in the apartment is Kendall's and strictly off limits but she grabs it anyway. She strums the strings accidentally too hard and they come loose*
What the heck do you think you're doing?! "Kendall says angrily" You know that my guitar is off limits to everyone in this apartment! Even mom knows not touch it! You broke it on purpose didn't you?!
No it was an accident! I swear! "Katie says"
You have been messing up all week Katie! You won't do your homework. You won't study. You disobey your curfew!! You don't ever listen to me anymore! I've had it with you screwing up! I've always wanted to stay an only child! I didn't agree to having a sister! I wish you were never born!! "Kendall yells"
The other boys overheard their entire argument and gasp*
Katie tears up and runs out of the apartment after getting dressed*
Kendall that was going way too far! "Logan says"
I'm not in the mood to talk to anyone!! "Kendall says and leaves after getting dressed*
Later that afternoon while the apartment is empty Katie returns and packs what she needs then runs away to the train station that'll take her all the way back to Minnesota*
At night the guys return to the apartment unaware that she's gone*
Go talk to her "Jo says"
You know it's the right thing to do "Camille says"
Fine "Kendall says and goes to her room" Katie I need to-*opens the door and gasps that the room is empty*
How do you think their talk is going? "Jame says"
I don't know. Good I hope "Logan says and is startled so badly by Kendall's scream he accidentally knocks down his card tower"
What's going on? "Jo says running to her boyfriend"
She's gone, she's gone! Katie is gone! She ran away, she ran away! This is all my fault! We've been arguing all week saying regretable things. Tonight I went too far. She ran away and I have to get her back!! "Kendall says in a panic"
Calm down we have to think of a plan "Jo says"
We don't have time! "Kendall says and runs downstairs to the lobby"
Wait Kenny! Don't go out there yet! "Logan says"
Why not?! "Kendall says and they hear thunder and see pouring rain outside"
That's why "Logan says"
Now what? "James says"
We call my Papi. If anyone can find Katie it's him. Our princessà will be returned to the castle "Carlos says"
Somewhere on the road*
Ok mijo my squad and I are gonna look for her right now "Officer Garcia says"
Back at the Palm Woods in the lobby*
What if Katie never comes back? Who am I gonna hang out with? "Tyler says sadly" And isn't she scared of thunderstorms?
Yeah little dude. She's not a big fan of them "James says"
Neither is Carlos "Logan says straining to breath cuz the young Latino is holding him tightly after hearing loud thunder"
Carlos let go of Logan. We need him alive "Kendall says"
B-B-B-But…t-t-t-thunderstorm!! "Carlos says and screams when he sees lightning and jumps in Logan's arms"
Dude I can't hold you!! "Logan says as he falls to the floor"
This is like straight out of the world of Scooby-Doo "Camille says"
How? "Logan says wheezing from his buddy's weight on him"
You're both like Shaggy and Scooby. You're obviously Shaggy and Carlos is Scooby cuz he got scared enough to jump in your arms "Camille says"
Oddly enough Carlos might weight more than a Great Dane "Logan says"
Maybe "Camille says laughing"
Carlos I would truly appreciate it if you GOT OFF MY BLADDER!!! "Logan says"
Sorry I just feel so safe with you "Carlos says standing up"
Cool glad you are so comfortable to the point of making me almost wet myself "Logan says and runs to the bathroom"
Back on the road Officer Garcia and his team search the train station. They're unaware that Katie is nearby*
She sees them and panics and starts running. They follow her. She hides in the family bathroom and locks the door*
Mija abre la puerta "Officer Garcia says"
From other side* I can't. I'm too sad
Your family misses you. Especially Kendall. He's losing his mind right now worried about you "Officer Garcia says"
He hates me! "Katie says"
No he doesn't. He hates what he did to you. Your mom misses you so much. And the other boys do too. You don't want to leave them behind do you? "Officer Garcia says"
If I come out you gotta promise I'm not in trouble "Katie says"
I promise. You have my word mija "Officer Garcia"
Katie opens the door and they leave the train station*
When they get back to the Palm Woods and walk into the lobby before Ms. Knight can even say anything Carlos rushes over to his little sister and hugs her tightly*
I missed you so much princessà! So much, so so very much! Please don't ever do that again! Please! "He says tearfully"
I won' but I also can't breath "Katie says"
Sorry "He says and quickly lets go"
Good to have you back Katie-Bear "Logan says hugging her" Carlos was a real mess without you here
Looks like he still is "Katie says watching the young Latino being comforted by Officer Garcia"
This place was so boring without you "James says and hugs her"
Kendall nervously walks up to her* Hey baby sister. I'm so sorry. I truly am
El burro sabe mas que tu! Cara de limón podrido! Ojalá en tu próxima vida, te reencarnes en papel higiénico! "Katie says angrily"
They all gasp*
Wow that's intense "Officer Garcia says" Mijo did you know she could say all that?
No Papi "Carlos says"
You're the only one whose bilingual "James says"
I've taught a lot of Spanish but I didn't teach her to insult Kendall in that language "Carlos says" I'm a great teacher. I don't use my lessons for evil
You're right amigo. She must've learned them online "Logan says"
Do you want me to tell you what she said Kendall? "Carlos says"
I figured it out "Kendall says" I deserved all of that. I'm a terrible brother
No you're not. What you did was terrible. If you were truly a terrible brother you wouldn't of stayed up passed midnight to wait for her to come home "Jo says"
Or risked catching a cold in that storm "Camille says"
All that matters is that she's safe "Ms. Knight says"
I'm happy you didn't run away forever Katie "Tyler says" I would've gone with you
No you belong here Tyler. Even with your overbearing mother. There's plenty of places to hide from her "Katie says"
Like another state "Tyler says"
Or another continent "James says" He would have to hide on another planet
Only if she makes me do another veggie or underwear commercial "Tyler says shuddering at the thought"
I'm really tired "Katie says yawning"
Everyone goes upstairs to their apartments to sleep*
Sunday morning*
Kendall wakes up to discover Katie's bedroom is empty* Oh no not again! Carlos call your dad!
Carlos is loudly snoring and doesn't hear him. So shakes him a bit violently* Wake up, wake up, wake up!!
Dude what the heck are you doing to him?! "James says"
What's happening? "Logan says walking in groggily"
I woke up to Kendall shaking Carlos like a lunatic "James says"
Kenny! "Logan says pulling him away" What's wrong?
Why did you shake me so hard? "Carlos says groaning and holding his head" What did I do to deserve that? I didn't drink your pink smoothie. I left it alone
I woke you up cuz Katie isn't in the apartment again. I need you to call your dad. I'm sorry if I hurt you
My Papi has the day off. I don't wanna bother him "Carlos says"
But Katie isn't here "Kendall says"
She's behind you "James says"
turns around* Kendall: Where were you?
At the music store. Getting your guitar fixed. See all better "Katie says giving it to him" I used my allowance to pay
But that was the money you were gonna use to get the latest version of the Castle Bashers game. You waited like a whole year for it to come out "Kendall says" You saved up for it. You did so many chores. Even my chores
I owe you this. Your guitar is the most important thing in the world to you. You've said several times "Katie says"
Wow. That's a great sacrifice "Kendall says"
I'm still mad at you but you don't deserve to suffer like this if I can take some of your sadness away "Katie says and walks back to the living room"
Gosh I feel like an El Diablo times 100 "Kendall says"
Amigo if she hated you she wouldn't of done that "Carlos says"
Later that day at the pool. Kendall is sitting in a chair sadly strumming his guitar*
Wow did you get it fixed? "Jo says"
No Katie did. She used her entire allowance. The same money she was gonna use to buy that new Castle Bashers game she waited a year for "Kendall says" I shouldn't of yelled at her for breaking the string
I know you're still sad about your fight with her but the important thing is she's safe and back where she belongs "Jo says"
You're right but if I hadn't yelled at her she wouldn't of left. Ever since we moved to Los Angelas she has been having a hard time adjusting. Sometimes it's easy and sometimes it's hard. She's a little angel "Kendall says"
She's a little angel when she WANTS to be. She knows how to get what she wants when it's convenient for her. Behind her small hands lies unexplainable strength "James says as he stretches"
James she's 10. She's not that strong. She's got the appropriate amount of strength for a girl her age and size "Logan says as he reads a medical journal"
Small but mighty "Carlos says"
Yeah something like that "Logan says"
I'm bored. Come on Logan. Let's have a swimming race "James says"
Why me? I'm busy "Logan says"
Cuz between the four of us you're the only one who needs some meet on your bones. We gotta tone you up. Every time we run to Rocque Records or go jogging it takes forever for you to catch up "James says"
Nobody else seems to have a problem with my body "Logan says offended"
Just do it dude. He's not gonna stop bothering you until you do it "Kendall says" And James ease up on the body shaming. Makes you look like a jerk. I'm already one for upsetting Katie
sighs rolling his eyes* Fine "Logan says and stands up"
Aren't you gonna take off your tank top? "James says"
Don't push it muscle head "Logan says"
Sorry "James says and starts stretching again"
Are you waiting for an Olympic gun to go off? Jump in the water already "Logan says"
I'm ready "James says"
They both jump in and swim to end then back to the other side*
James wins! "Carlos says"
Fantastic "Logan says with unenthusiastic sarcasm" I'm going back to my book now *Gets out and dries off to resume reading"
That was brief "Jo says"
Logan is the most dedicated bookworm I know. His idea of fun is spending all day at Barnes and Noble which we've done at least 5 times since moving here "Kendall says"
Logie has a very big vocabulary "Carlos says"
I know. Even Miss Collins is impressed "Jo says"
They all go back inside by sunset*
In Apartment 2J*
Katie can we talk please? "Kendall says"
Don't you have anything else better to do? "Katie says not looking up from her Pop Tiger magazine"
No I need to talk to you before I do anything I want "Kendall says"
Leave me alone. Haven't I suffered enough? "She says and walks away to her room"
Kendall sighs and munches on an apple*
That's a bummer "James says"
Do you have anything helpful to say? "Logan says"
Not really "James says"
Then stay quiet "Logan says" Kenny she just needs time to settle down. She's still very upset
I thought getting my guitar fixed meant she wasn't upset anymore "Kendall says" If she never forgives me this anxiety building up inside me will totally send me to the psych ward at a hospital
You want me to talk to her? "Logan says"
Sure. Thanks "Kendall says"
You can do it LogieBear!! "Carlos says"
Watch it "Logan says annoyed"
Sorry "Carlos says"
walks into her room* Logan: Katie I know you don't want to talk to Kendal but you really need to. I know you care about him. You wouldn't of gotten his guitar fixed if you absolutely hated him. There's still sibling love. Your bond with him is so special. I know he really messed up but he's also really remorseful about it. So please give him another chance
He has suffered long enough hasn't he? "Katie says"
Yeah "Logan says"
Fine "Katie says and they walk back out to the living room" Kendall? Where did he go?
He left about 10 minutes ago. He didn't say where he was going but he would be back soon "James says"
Fine I'll wait for him "Katie says and sits on the couch. After about 2 hours Kendall returns and she's asleep in the same spot"
He puts her special surprise next to her and goes to bed*
Monday morning she wakes up and opens it. She's shocked to see what it is and goes to the room Kendall and Logan share. Her brother is still fast asleep snoring with one leg under the cover and the other leg hanging halfway off the bed*
Kendall wake up, wake up! *She gently shakes him but he doesn't respond*
Logan sees her and walks over to his room mate* Yo Kenny you should wake up. Jo is here and she wants you try on that pink sweater you hate!!
Sits straight up* What?! "Kendall says shocked" She told me she gave that thing away!!
Logan and Katie burst out laughing and high five each other*
She's not really here is she? "Kendall says not amused by their prank"
No she's not. Katie wanted to wake you up to talk to you "Logan says"
I saw the game you got me. It's the new Castle Bashers game. Why did you buy it? I wasn't a very good sister to you all week and I nearly broke your guitar and I ran away and worried you. Do I really deserve it? "Katie says"
Yes you do. Whatever was going on between us was some seriously intense sibling rivalry. I don't understand it. I do know that even though I enjoyed being an only child having you come along was really cool. In the beginning it was tough naturally but I began to realize having a little sister is something to be proud of. You're adorable and funny and very kind. You don't always fit into the standards of girls your age but that doesn't matter. You're awesome just the way you are "Kendall says"
Thanks Kendall "Katie says and hugs him"
They go to school and the day ends peacefully*