Editing Listen Up

First, they hold a party at Muffy's House after Francine returns home, which proves ill-timed as it happens just when she tells Muffy that she wants time for herself. [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] passes on a card from [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] with a picture of her late pet parakeet, [[Spanky]], while [[Alan Powers|Brain]] donates money in Bubbe's name to a charity. Muffy tries to offer Francine cake, but she is overwhelmed by the attention and runs off. At school, Muffy tries to tend to Francine's every need, but when Francine tries to actually talk about Bubby, Muffy does not listen. Later, she invites Francine to a spa as a way to distract her, and again when Francine tries to talk about Bubby, Muffy does not listen and tries to change the subject, frustrating Francine.

Muffy is confused when she sees [[George Lundgren|George]] chatting with a crying Francine at [[the Sugar Bowl]], assuming that he has done something wrong, especially when Francine avoids her on her way out. She confronts George over this, to which he explains that he was simply listening to Francine. When Muffy keeps interrupting his attempt to explain this, he also reveals that Francine has been feeling unheard by Muffy. Out of a genuine desire to do better as Francine's best friend, Muffy asks George for help. His lesson attempt is largely complicated by her inability to stop talking and pay attention, but eventually the lesson turns to empathy as he tells her to think about a time she lost someone important. She soon remembers the time she lost her pet hamster and realizes that she understands Francine's feelings. She heads to the Frenskys' apartment and gives Francine a photo of her and Bubby from the time they went to the theater, and honestly offers to just listen. The two friends make up as Francine tells Muffy about the funeral.