Rest is Best

One time, Patty was on her computer in the basement, designing her own Glitzy dolls with clothes inspired by different children's shows, such as Squishy the Griffin (another Whoopell property), when Sharon came down.

SHARON: Hey, Patricia, whatcha doin'?
PATTY: Hi, mom. I was just designing Glitzy dolls with clothes inspired by some of my favorite kids' shows.
SHARON: I see. Ooh, is this Squishy?
PATTY: Yeah, her dress is inspired by him AND if there's one thing he represents, it's love, so, I put a cute little heart on her dress.
SHARON: Aww, that's sweet. How many Glitzies have you been working on?
PATTY: About 30.
SHARON: About 30? Whoa, that's a lot! Have you even had time to rest?
PATTY: No.
SHARON: Well, maybe you should.
PATTY: (sighs) Yeah, okay.

And with that, Patty turned off the computer, and she and her mom went up to her room. Meanwhile, Banjo was in Carla's garage and working on her computer on her own project - plushes of Starch from Lizzy and Starch, but not just any Starch plushes, oh, no, inspired by both the "Starch crashes Giddy" plushes of Starch in designs inspired by Giddy movies, which themselves were based on trailers for Lizzy and Starch, and Patty's plans for kids' show-inspired Glitzy dolls, when Miles walked in.

MILES: Banjo, whatcha working on?
BANJO: Starch dolls.
MILES: Like Lizzy and Starch?
BANJO: Yeah. You know how Giddy has these Starch plush of him in designs inspired by their other movies? Well, I'm working on Starch plushes just like them, but inspired by kids' shows, just like how Patty told me she was doing Glitzy dolls of kids' shows.
MILES: How many have you done?
BANJO: Let's see, I've done Squishy the Griffin, Cumin Street, Squint's Hints...
MILES: Boy, that's a lot! Have you even stopped to rest?
BANJO: No.
MILES: Well, maybe you should.
BANJO: Well, that sounds like a fair idea.

Banjo saved the Starch plush she was currently working on, shut down her computer, and retired to her room with Miles. Meanwhile, Patty was being tucked in by her mother, Sharon, who shuttered the blinds from the window.

SHARON: Ya comfy?
PATTY: Yeah, I'm all comfy. Thanks for tucking me in, mom.
SHARON: My pleasure.
PATTY: Hey, thinking about resting and sleeping right now is making my arms tingle.
SHARON: That's because I think you need something to snuggle with, something cuddly and cozy.
PATTY: Something cuddly and cozy, okay. How about a drink of water, too?
SHARON: Hold on, don't get out, I'll get it!
PATTY: Okay.

Sharon went off to get Patty a stuffy from the basement and a water bottle. Meanwhile, Miles tucked Banjo in, which he usually only does at nighttime, and shuttered the blinds from the window.

MILES: How about a story?
BANJO: Okay.
MILES: How about this one, "How Do Caterpillars Say Goodnight?," by Mike Pantuso and Pete Ortiz.
BANJO: I didn't know we had that book! Easton reads it all the time!
MILES: Well, we do, and you didn't know, until now, of course!
BANJO: I'm ready!

Miles read the book. The illustrations show caterpillars living with human families, just like how some non-humans live with humans in the hills of Sprout, like Miles and Banjo, and the book comes up with ideas on, well, how caterpillars say goodnight to their parents at night, but concludes by explaining they kiss their parents as they turn out the light, get under the sheets, whisper "goodnight," then give a hug and one more kiss before dozing off.

MILES: So, what did you think of that story, Banjo?

But, Banjo didn't answer. She was fast asleep. Miles put the book back on the shelf and turned off both Banjo's lamp and her light switch before leaving the room and closing the door.

MILES: Sleep tight, Banjo. Hope you have more energy to finish your pictures when you wake up.

Meanwhile, Sharon had returned to Patty's room and gotten her a pink water bottle and a stuffed blue monkey.

PATTY: Mr. Monkey! I remember this little guy!
SHARON: Glad to hear it. So, you want me to sing you that lullaby I used to sing to you when you were lullaby? "Candle on the Water?"
PATTY: Sure. I love that song, and matter of fact, I sang it to Easton not too long ago before his laryngitis.
SHARON: Okay, here goes.

Patty began to fall asleep as Sharon sang the song, just like old times and new alike. Afterwards, Sharon noticed her daughter hugging Mr. Monkey, fast asleep.

SHARON: Sweet dreams, Pat. I hope you'll feel better when you wake up.

Then Sharon turned off the light and exited the room.

Sometimes, when you're busy or stressed, the best thing to do is take a rest, and it feels good to do so when you're done with a big project.