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(Opens up on Arthur sitting on a chair in front of a TV, holding a remote control)
(Opens up on Arthur sitting on a chair in front of a T.V., holding a remote)


'''[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]:''' Ready?
'''[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]:''' Ready?


(Arthur turns on the TV)
(Arthur turns on the T.V)


'''Arthur:''' Okay, this is a video of my first birthday...
'''Arthur:''' Ok, this is a video of my first birthday...


(The reflection of the TV goes on Arthur's glasses)
(The reflection of the T.V. goes on Arthur's glasses)


'''Arthur: ''' Before I had glasses.
'''Arthur: '''(cont.) Before I had glasses.


(A 1-year-old Arthur is shown on the TV. Arthur's Mom places a birthday cake in front of him and demonstrates how to blow out the candle.)
(A 1-year-old Arthur is shown on the T.V. Arthur's Mom places a birthday cake in front of him and demonstrates how to blow out the candle.)


'''Arthur's Dad:''' Come on, Arthur! (blows)
'''Arthur's Dad: '''Come on Arthur! (blows)


(Arthur puffs up his cheeks)
(Arthur puffs up his cheeks)
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'''Arthur's Dad:''' That's right! Now, blow!
'''Arthur's Dad:''' That's right! Now, blow!


(Back to the present. Arthur laughs.)
(Back to the Present. Arthur laughs.)


'''Arthur:''' Come on, Arthur! (blows)
'''Arthur: '''Come on Arthur! (blows)


(Back to the video. Arthur's Mom demonstrates to him how to blow out the candle again. Arthur sneezes.)
(Back to the video. Arthur's Mom demonstrates to him how to blow out the candle again. Arthur sneezes.)
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(Present Day)
(Present Day)


'''Arthur:''' Hey, perfect!
'''Arthur: '''Hey, perfect!


(On the video, Arthur's Mom is shown wiping off the birthday cake crumbs that went on her when Arthur sneezed.)
(On the video, Arthur's Mom is shown wiping off the birthday cake crumbs that went on her when Arthur sneezed.)
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(Next, we see a video of D.W's first birthday)
(Next, we see a video of D.W's first birthday)


'''Mom, Dad and Arthur:''' Happy Birthday D.W.!
'''Mom, Dad, and Arthur:''' Happy Birthday D.W.!


'''Arthur: '''And this is D.W's first birthday.
'''Arthur: '''And this is D.W's first birthday.
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(Baby D.W fans out the candle with a plate)
(Baby D.W fans out the candle with a plate)


'''Baby D.W:''' (speaks gibberish)
'''Baby D.W:'''(speaks gibberish)


'''Arthur: ''' And now it's Kate's very first birthday.
'''Arthur: '''And now it's Kate's very first birthday.


(D.W. secretly films Arthur)
(D.W. secretly films Arthur)


'''Arthur:''' Cut it out! Mom, D.W.'s wrecking the video!
'''Arthur: '''Cut it out! Mom, D.W.'s wrecking the video!


(D.W. is shown sitting upside down on a chair, holding a video camera)
(D.W. is shown sitting upside down on a chair, holding a video camera)


'''D.W: ''' No I'm not! I'm just trying to make Arthur look more interesting, but it's hopeless.
'''D.W: '''No I'm not! I'm just trying to make Arthur look more interesting, but it's hopeless.


(Cut to the dining room table)
(Cut to the dining room table)


'''Arthur, Mom and Dad:''' Happy Birthday, Kate!
'''Arthur,''' '''Mom, and Dad: '''Happy Birthday Kate!


(D.W. is filming)
(D.W. is filming)
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'''D.W:''' A little sister is always more interesting than a brother. (She walks away)
'''D.W:''' A little sister is always more interesting than a brother. (She walks away)


'''Arthur:''' You didn't always think that.
'''Arthur: '''You didn't always think that.


'''D.W:''' What do you mean?
'''D.W:''' What do you mean?


'''Arthur:''' I remember how you felt when Kate first came home.
'''Arthur: '''I remember how you felt when Kate first came home.


(Title Card: D.W's Baby)
(Title Card: D.W's Baby)
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(Cut to Arthur and D.W. inside the house. D.W. is standing on the couch, looking at the window while Arthur reads a book)
(Cut to Arthur and D.W. inside the house. D.W. is standing on the couch, looking at the window while Arthur reads a book)


'''D.W:''' She's here! My sister's here!
'''D.W: '''She's here! My sister's here!


(Mom and Dad enter the house, Mom is holding Kate in her arms)
(Mom and Dad enter the house, Mom is holding Kate in her arms)


'''D.W:''' Let me see!
'''D.W:''' Let me see! (x3)


'''Mom:''' Shhhh. She's sleeping.
'''Mom:''' Shhhh. She's sleeping.


'''D.W:''' (groans)
'''D.W: '''(groans)


(D.W. takes off her shoes.)
(D.W. takes off her shoes.)


'''D.W:''' Let me hold her. Please?
'''D.W: '''Let me hold her. (x2) Please?


'''Mom:''' It's certainly nice to be home. It was just too quiet at that hospital.
'''Mom: '''It's certainly nice to be home. It was just too quiet at that hospital.


(Dad fixes up a baby monitor right next to Kate's crib)
(Dad fixes up a baby monitor right next to Kate's crib)
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'''Dad:''' Now we'll hear her if she cries.
'''Dad:''' Now we'll hear her if she cries.


(Mom, Dad and Arthur walk away, while D.W. watches Kate.)
(Mom, Dad, and Arthur walk away, while D.W. watches Kate.)
 
'''Dad:''' D.W.?


(He picks up D.W.)
'''Dad:''' D.W.? (x2) (He picks up D.W.)


'''D.W:''' That's it? You're done with her?
.'''D.W: '''That's it? You're done with her?


(Cut to D.W. trying to go into a room.)
(Cut to D.W. trying to go into a room.)


'''Mom:''' D.W., wanna come help me make dinner? You have to let the baby sleep.
'''Mom: '''D.W., wanna come help me make dinner? You have to let the baby sleep.


'''D.W:''' Hasn't she had enough sleep by now? I heard that too much sleep is bad for you.
'''D.W: '''Hasn't she had enough sleep by now? I heard that too much sleep is bad for you.


(Cut to Dad and Arthur watching TV.)
(Cut to Dad and Arthur watching T.V.)


'''Dad:''' (laughs)
'''Dad: '''(laughs)


(D.W. listens to the baby monitor.)
(D.W. listens to the baby monitor.)
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'''Dad:''' (sighs) D.W., please.
'''Dad:''' (sighs) D.W., please.


'''D.W: ''' (whispering) Inhale, exhale...
'''D.W: '''(whispering) Inhale, exhale...


(Zoom in on Kate sleeping)
(Zoom in on Kate sleeping)


(The next morning, D.W. sits on the kitchen countertop, right near the sink. She looks at a bucket of water.)
(The next day, D.W. sits on the kitchen countertop, right near the sink. She looks at a bucket of water.)


'''Dad:''' Bath time for Kate!
'''Dad: '''Bath time for Kate!


(He walks toward the sink carrying Kate.)
(He walks toward the sink carrying Kate.)
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'''D.W:''' Hey, I'm a baby expert. Why don't they want my help?
'''D.W:''' Hey, I'm a baby expert. Why don't they want my help?


'''Nadine:''' You know, grown-ups. Give them time.
'''Nadine: '''You know, grown-ups. Give them time.


'''D.W. and Nadine:''' They're slow learners. (laughs)
'''D.W. and Nadine:''' They're slow learners. (laughs)


'''Mom:''' Arthur, could you watch Kate while I go upstairs?
'''Mom: '''Arthur, could you watch Kate while I go upstairs?


'''D.W:''' Why is she leaving him in charge? He doesn't know beans about babies.
'''D.W:''' Why is she leaving him in charge? He doesn't know beans about babies.


'''Nadine:''' This is your chance to show your mommy how much you know.
'''Nadine: '''This is your chance to show your mommy how much you know.


(Zoom to Arthur looking after Kate.)
(Zoom to Arthur looking after Kate.)
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(He attempts to put the pacifier in Kate's mouth)
(He attempts to put the pacifier in Kate's mouth)


'''D.W:''' Arthur! Was that on the floor?
'''D.W: '''Arthur! Was that on the floor?


(Cut to D.W. running over to Arthur.)
(Cut to D.W. running over to Arthur.)


'''D.W:''' It has to be sterilized!
'''D.W: '''It has to be sterilized!


(D.W. tries blowing on the pacifier, even rubbing it on her shirt)
(D.W. tries blowing on the pacifier, even rubbing it on her shirt)


'''D.W:''' Don't worry, I'll take care of everything.
'''D.W:'' '''''Don't worry, I'll take care of everything.


(She tugs on Arthur's shirt.)
(She tugs on Arthur's shirt.)
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(Cut to Arthur trying to catch the pacifier. After this, he stops and D.W. walks in, along with Arthur's friends Buster and Francine.)
(Cut to Arthur trying to catch the pacifier. After this, he stops and D.W. walks in, along with Arthur's friends Buster and Francine.)


'''Francine:''' What a cute baby! She looks like me when I was a baby.
'''Francine: '''What a cute baby! She looks like me when I was a baby.


(Cut to Francine and Buster looking at Kate.)
(Cut to Francine and Buster looking at Kate.)
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(Kate spits out the pacifier.)
(Kate spits out the pacifier.)


'''D.W: ''' Stand back.
'''D.W: '''Stand back.


(She runs over to Kate, holding a bottle. She tries to offer it to Kate.)
(She runs over to Kate, holding a baby bottle. She tries to offer it to Kate.)


(Cut to Nadine hiding behind a chair.)
(Cut to Nadine hiding behind a chair.)
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'''Nadine:''' Maybe you should go get your mommy.
'''Nadine:''' Maybe you should go get your mommy.


'''D.W: ''' No, I've watched mommy. I know exactly what to do.
'''D.W: '''No, I've watched mommy. I know exactly what to do.


(She picks up Kate.)
(She picks up Kate.)
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(Cuts to Arthur, then cuts back to D.W.)
(Cuts to Arthur, then cuts back to D.W.)


'''D.W: ''' Everyone, calm down, I know exactly what to do.
'''D.W: '''Everyone, calm down, I know exactly what to do!


(She gives Kate to Arthur.)
(She gives Kate to Arthur.)


'''D.W: ''' Arthur, hold her while I get a clean diaper.
'''D.W: '''Arthur, hold her while I get a clean diaper.


(She runs away.)
(She runs away.)
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(Cut to Buster and Francine.)
(Cut to Buster and Francine.)


'''Buster: ''' Come on, Kate. (speaks gibberish)
'''Buster: '''Come on Kate. (speaks gibberish)


(Cut to Arthur holding Kate.)
(Cut to Arthur holding Kate.)


'''Arthur: ''' I wonder what she's trying to tell us.
'''Arthur: '''I wonder what she's trying to tell us.


(He then starts patting Kate on the back.)
(He then starts patting Kate on the back.)
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(Kate burps, and sighs.)
(Kate burps, and sighs.)


'''Francine and Buster: ''' Awwwwwwww...
'''Francine and Buster: '''Awwwwwwww...


(Arthur's mom enters the bedroom, along with D.W.)
(Arthur's mom enters the room, along with D.W.)


'''Mom:''' Is everything all right?
'''Mom: '''Is everything alright?


'''D.W:''' Huh?
'''D.W:''' Huh?


'''Arthur: ''' It is now.
'''Arthur: '''It is now.


'''Buster:''' Arthur burped the baby right when she was about to explode!
'''Buster:''' Arthur burped the baby right when she was about to explode!
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'''Nadine:''' I don't think Arthur was trying to make you look bad, burps are mysterious things.
'''Nadine:''' I don't think Arthur was trying to make you look bad, burps are mysterious things.


(Fades to Arthur feeding Kate with a bottle.)
(Fades to Arthur feeding Kate with a baby bottle.)


'''D.W: ''' One burp and he takes over. I should be doing that, she's my sister.
'''D.W: '''One burp and he takes over. I should be doing that, she's my sister.


'''Dad: ''' It would fit right here.
'''Dad (V.O.): '''It would fit right here.


'''D.W:''' Huh?
'''D.W:''' Huh?


(D.W. enters her bedroom to see what her parents are talking about.)
(D.W. enters her room to see what her parents are talking about.)


'''D.W.:''' What would fit?
'''D.W.:''' What would fit?
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'''Mom:''' The crib. Pretty soon, sweetie, Kate will be sleeping in here with you.
'''Mom:''' The crib. Pretty soon, sweetie, Kate will be sleeping in here with you.


'''D.W.:''' (excitedly) She will?
'''D.W.:''' ''(excitedly)'' She will!?


(D.W. runs into Arthur's bedroom)
(D.W. runs into Arthur’s room)


'''D.W.:''' Maybe you made her burp, Arthur, but she's going to be living with me in my room! (nervously giggles when she sees her parents)
'''D.W.:''' Maybe you made her burp, Arthur, but she’s going to be living with me in my room! (nervously giggles when she sees her parents)


(D.W. directs her parents as they position Kate's crib)
(D.W. directs her parents as they position Kate’s crib)


'''D.W.:''' A little to the left. Easy does it. Mom, your end's crooked.
'''D.W.:''' A little to the left. Easy does it. Mom, your end's crooked.
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'''Kate:''' (giggles)
'''Kate:''' (giggles)


(The scene transitions to night time. Kate's crying keeps D.W. awake)
(The scene transitions to night. Kate’s crying keeps D.W. awake)


(Fade out to the next morning. Jane is changing Kate's soiled diaper. D.W. catches a whiff of the soiled cloth and is disgusted by it)
(Fade out to the next day. Jane is changing Kate’s soiled diaper. D.W. catches a whiff of the soiled cloth and is disgusted by it)


'''D.W.:''' (holding her nose) P.U.! It stinks like a zoo in here!
'''D.W.:''' ''(holding her nose)'' P.U.! It stinks like a zoo in here!


(D.W. runs to the window to let in some fresh air)
(D.W. runs to the window to let in some fresh air)


'''Mom:''' D.W., close that. The baby will be having her nap.
'''Mom:''' D.W., close that. The baby will be in a draft!


'''D.W.:''' (holding her doll) Ewww! My doll smells like stinky diapers.
'''D.W.:''' (holding her doll) Ewww! My doll smells like stinky diapers!


(At night, D.W. covers her head with a pillow while Kate cries. Transition to daytime.)
(At night, D.W. covers her head with a pillow while Kate cries. Transition to daytime.)
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'''D.W.:''' You want to play too, Kate? Here, you can have my truck. Watch out, though. The tire kind of rolls off.
'''D.W.:''' You want to play too, Kate? Here, you can have my truck. Watch out, though. The tire kind of rolls off.


'''Mom:''' D.W., you can't let Kate play with your truck.
(D.W. Notices a bad smell and winces in disgust)
 
'''D.W.:''' Why not?
 
(The wheel falls off)


'''Mom:''' It has too many small pieces she could choke on. You have to be extra careful around Kate. This room has to be baby-safe, D.W. We have to clean up everything.
[D.W.]: Ewww! Mom, Kate pooped!


(D.W. is kept awake by Kate's crying at night.)
(D.W. is kept awake by Kate's crying at night, and the smell coming from her used diaper)


(Transition to daytime, Jane feeds Kate her bottle.)
(Transition to daytime, Jane feeds Kate her bottle.)


'''Jane:''' What a good girl you are!
'''Jane: '''What a good girl you are!


(D.W. tiredly looks at her cereal)
(D.W. tiredly looks at her cereal)


'''Jane:''' D.W., eat your cereal.
'''Jane: '''D.W., eat your cereal.
 
'''D.W.''': I can't eat. My teeth are tired.
 
(Transition to the Reads' playground)
 
'''Tommy Tibble: '''Why don't you just get rid of her?
 
'''D.W.: '''I can't, Mommy and Daddy like her.
 
'''Timmy Tibble: '''What if they ''didn't'' like her anymore?
 
'''Tommy Tibble: '''Yeah, what if she did bad things?
 
'''D.W.: ''' She doesn't do anything. Except eat, and cry, and poop!
 
(D.W. and the Tibbles quickly surrender as they sing whistle playfully while Arthur walks Kate)
 
'''Timmy Tibble: ''' She doesn't have to do anything. She has to get blamed for it.
 
(D.W. looks astonished, then transition to a demolition site as a building gets demolished)
 
'''D.W.:''' She did it!
 
'''Mom:''' A demolition team did it, D.W.
 
'''D.W.:''' Yeah, that's what I meant.
 
(then we transition into the Reads' kitchen where Dad's shoes are in the dishwasher)
 
'''Dad:''' (gasps) How did my new shoes get in the  dishwasher?
 
'''D.W.:''' Kate did it. I saw her.
 
(Dad scowls at D.W.)
 
'''Dad:''' D.W., go to your room and think about what you just told me. I'll be up to discuss it with you.
 
(D.W. is grounded in her room. Then, Nadine appears.)
 
'''Nadine:''' He said, "discuss". You know what that means.
 
'''D.W.:''' Yeah, I'm in trouble. I wonder what he'll say when he finds a slice of bologna in the CD player.
 
'''Nadine:''' I told you not to do that!
 
'''D.W.:''' Hmmmm...
 
'''Nadine:''' What are you thinking?
 
'''D.W.:''' About our garage sale tomorrow!
 
(transition to the Reads' yard. D.W. grabs a price tag and puts it on Kate's seat. Meanwhile, Mrs. Tibble browses at some gadgets.)
 
'''D.W.:''' Mrs. Tibble, we have a nice brand new baby, hardly used. It's 50 cents.
 
'''Mrs. Tibble:''' What?
 
'''D.W.:''' My mommy says she's too much trouble.
 
'''D.W.:''' Okay, 35 cents, but it's my final offer.
 
(Then, Mrs. Tibble tells Mom about what happened. Immediately, D.W. hides and removes the price tag. While the garage sale is still going on, D.W. watches a documentary on TV.)
 
'''TV Narrator: '''On an island that has everything they need, the monkeys lead happy lives.
 
'''D.W.:''' Yes!
 
(In her room, D.W. packs her things)
 
'''D.W.:''' This family is not working out.
 
'''Nadine: '''Where are you going?
 
'''D.W.:''' I'm going to lead a happy life on an island that has everything I need.
 
'''Nadine: '''Bye, D.W. (disappears)
 
(Then, D.W. enters Arthur's room.)
 
'''D.W.: ''' Where's the nearest island?
 
'''Arthur:''' [[Button Island]].
 
'''D.W.: ''' Thanks. (cries) Goodbye Arthur.
 
(Arthur, totally oblivious to what's going on reads his comic book but suddenly gets shocked. Then, D.W. enters the kitchen.)
 
'''D.W.: ''' Mom, I'm leaving. (cries)
 
(D.W. then heads to Grandma Thora's house and knocks on the door)
 
'''Grandma Thora:''' Okay, okay, keep your shirt on! (answers the door) Hello, D.W., what a surprise!
 
'''D.W.: ''' I came to say goodbye. I'm going to live with monkeys on Button Island.
 
'''Grandma Thora:''' I see. Are there any monkeys there?
 
'''D.W.: ''' You're silly! It's an island! You know, monkeys, island? (sadly): Could you... drive me there?
 
(Grandma Thora takes D.W. to Button Island)
 
'''D.W.: ''' I think I need a boat.
 
'''Grandma Thora:''' Won't your family miss you?
 
'''D.W.: '''No, they like Kate now.
 
(Grandma Thora and D.W. are now on the boat)
 
'''Grandma Thora: ''' I'm really going to miss you, D.W.
 
'''D.W.: ''' I'll write to you. After I learn to write.


(Grandma Thora stops the boat)
'''D.W.''': I can't eat. My teeth are tired. And stinky...


'''Grandma Thora: ''' I think Kate will really miss you.
(D.W. Takes her trouble to the Tibble Twins)


'''D.W.: ''' She's just a baby. Babies don't miss.
[Tommy Tibble]: So why not just get rid of her?


'''Grandma Thora: ''' But when she grows up, she'll have a mommy, a daddy, a brother... What's missing?
[D.W]: I can’t Mommy and Daddy like her.


'''D.W.: ''' A me, A sister, Oh, poor Kate. All alone without a sister! Back up, Grandma. I've got to get home! My sister needs me. There's no way I'm gonna let Arthur show her how to do things.
[Timmy Tibnle]: well what if she did bad things...


(The minute D.W. gets home....)
[D.W.]: All she ever does is poop and stink up the whole house...


'''Mom:''' D.W., where were you? We were all worried.
(Arthur walks by with baby Kate in her stroller. D.W. And the twins recoil in disgust at the smell of Kate’s recently used diaper.)


'''D.W.: ''' I'm here, Kate! Don't worry, I'll show you how to do everything. That's what a big sister is for.
[D.W.]: Peeeyouuu!


(Kate giggles)
[Tommy Tibble]: That’s it! All you have to do is frame her!


'''D.W.: ''' P.U.! But mommies and daddies change the diapers. Mom!
(Transition to next scene. Jane, D.W., and Kate are walking past a construction core when a building is demolished.)


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