1 # Think of your fellow man # Bring them a helping hand # Put a little love in your heart # You'll see it's getting late # Oh, please, don't hesitate # Put a little love in your heart, yeah # And the world # will be a better place # And the world # will be a better place # for you # and me # You wait, just wait and see # Another day goes by # Still the children cry # Put a little love in your heart # If you want the world to know # we won't let hatred grow # Put a little love in your heart # And the world # And the world # will be a better place # And the world # And the world (ALARM BUZZES) # will be a better place # for you # for you # and me # and me # Just wait # Just wait # and see # Just wait # Just wait # and see, yeah # Take a good look around # And if you're looking down # Put a little love in your heart, yeah # I hope when you decide # kindness will be your guide # Put a little love in your heart # And the world # And the world # will be a better place # And the world # And the world # will be a better place # for you # for you # and me # and me # You wait # You wait # and see, everybody # Put a little love in your heart # Put a little love in your heart # Somebody needs some love today # Put a little love # Put a little love in your heart # Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah # Put a little love in your heart # Put a little love in your heart # Put a little love in your heart # We need it now # Put a little love in your heart # George, wake up! George! It's Saturday. I know, but it's the first day of soccer! It's our first game! Soccer? Uh, I can't today. I caught a cold while sleeping. (SNEEZES) You'll be fine. Come on! It's gonna be great! We're gonna play like Brazilians! Oh! Here you go. Thanks, Mom. Stuart, don't forget your water. George... Don't forget your cleats. You're looking beautiful! Some people just know how to wear oatmeal. OK, open up. Blah-blah! Did you hear that? She said, "Blah-blah!" I can't believe it! Her first word! Oh, where's the baby book? I'm writing it down! I'm not sure that's technically, you know, a word. Of course it is. But your Uncle Crenshaw says every Little talks by nine months! In Uncle Crenshaw's case it never stops. Are you coming to the game? Wouldn't miss it! Frederick, uh,... ..this soccer game is making me very... Proud? ..anxious. Especially about... Whoa! Aargh! (LAUGHS) I'm fine! He's fine. All those boys stomping around with cleats. What if someone...? Oh, honey! He's a Little. All Littles are natural athletes. Do you need...? Could you...? (LAUGHS) OK! That's it for you! Snow, food! Food? Is it tuna or herring? Oh! Oh! Or dare I say it, is it lox? Oh, please be lox! Snow, that's for you. How about it, boys? Are you ready to play some soccer? You bet, Dad! Oh, great(!) It's glop! Look what I'm reduced to! I'm a Handy Wipe with hair! (CROWD CHEERS) Wallace, get up! Oh, there we go! That's right! Dig! Dig! Go downfield! Downfield! You guys, spread out! Spread out! (ALL SHOUT) Well, George is getting a work-out. Yeah. What bothers me is that every kid's had a chance to play except Stuart. There's plenty of time. Honey, there's 40 seconds! He did an excellent job of handing out the orange slices. Not as easy as it looks. Alright, I'm glad he's not in the game. I don't want him hurt. In pee-wee soccer nobody gets hurt! (ALL) Ooh! (WHISTLE BLOWS) (GROANS) (ALL) Are you OK? Are you alright, Irwin? Do I look alright? Here. Come on. (APPLAUSE) Better substitute. Yeah, tie game. Well, we could play with just ten. We have George. It'll be like having nine. None of that! Come on, Coach! Stuart! Go in for Irwin! Mom, Dad! I'm going in! Yeah, Stuart! Oh, dear! Alright, Stuart, watch your tail out there. I won't let you down! Now, go get 'em! (ALL CHEER) Over here! I'm open! I got it! I got it! I'm going down and snatching him off the field! Honey, knowing boys as I do I think he might find that just a little... Embarrassing. (GASPS) Get it, George! Go after it! Pass me the ball, lamo! Come on! George! Shoot! I got it! I got it! Shoot! I got it! I got it! I got it! Aaaaaaaaargh! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah, I did it! I have to start wearing a cup. He just looked so small out there, so lacking in bigness. Does he have to go back next week? We have to give him room to grow. I give him room to grow. I let him slice his own banana. With a spoon. I let him drive his car to school. With George walking beside him. How much more room do I have to give him? A little more than you're giving him now. (SIGHS) Maybe Mom was right. Maybe I shouldn't play soccer. What does she want you to go out for? Painting or dancing. I guess it's my fault. Sorry I kicked you into the goal. That's OK. Hey, you won the game! That's the main thing! No, the main thing is I hit Wallace in the face! (LAUGHS) (LAUGHS) (SIGHS) Rrrraaaaaooooonnnnnnng! Bogeys, twelve o'clock! I got it, Brooklyn! Drrrnnng! Drrrnnng! Drrrnnng! Yeah! Wouldn't it be cool if I flew this? Yeah. There's only one problem. (ALL) Mom! Hello. Hi. Is George home? He's with Stuart. Tighten her up and she's ready to fly! Hi, George! Hi, Stuart! Hi, Will. Hi. Wanna take a break? I brought my PS2. Yeah, OK! But what about the plane? I wanna play with Will for a while. Play with Snowbell. # Mmmmmm! One is the loneliest number # that you'll ever do # Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah(!) Hah(!) Hah (!) Oh, well, I guess I'll have to finish it myself. If I can just... (ENGINE SPLUTTERS) Oh, dear! Hey, what's that noise? It sounds like a lawn mower. Inside the house? (BOTH) Stuart! Aargh! Aargh! Whoa! Stuart! What are you doing? I'm not doing anything! Put on the brake! Aaaaaargh! Get the book! This is cool! All my brother does is jam crayons up his nose! It says, "On take-off pull back on the throttle!" Take off? I'm in the air! (BOTH) Aaaaaaargh! Aaaaaaaargh! Snowbell, get out of the way! Aaargh! Please, don't hurt me! What's going on? Oh, nothing. Stuart's just flying in the house. Flying in the house? At least he's indoors. Nothing bad can happen. Watch out! Get the door! (BOTH) Aaargh! Stuart! Duck! (CRACKING) Stuart! Stuart? Are you alright? Are you OK? I'm - I'm - I'm OK. Every-Everything's fine. Fine(!) Stuart, you destroyed it! Oh, I'm sorry I wrecked it, George. No, no, no. I'm sure with some glue we could fix this. No, we can't! That's going in the trash! It's much too dangerous! Thanks, Stuart(!) Honey, why don't you take the boys home? I think Stuart and I need to have a little talk. Good idea. Come on, boys, let's go home. She treats me like a baby! I'm gonna fix you both some lunch. Ah, she just loves you so much, Stuart. It's hard for her to think of you in danger. This has been a bad day! Mom's mad. George doesn't wanna play with me. I know. But every cloud has a silver lining. Doesn't that make them kinda heavy? No, it's an expression, Stuart. Being a Little you can look at any situation, no matter how bleak, how hopeless, and still see the bright side. The silver lining. Ah. Like in this situation the silver lining... ..would be... Help me, Dad, cos I'm struggling. OK. George has found a new friend. But that means you could find a new friend. You're better at this than I am. I've been a Little a lot longer than you. You'll get the hang of it. In the meantime, keep your chin up and your back straight and your heart open. Then what? One step at a time. And Canada is separate from the United States because Canadians like to be alone. (BELL RINGS) Review tomorrow, test on Friday. Take your leftover lunches with you. My husband is tired of me smelling like salami. Hey, Tony, would you like to come over my house? Sorry, pal, I've got karate. Hey, Mark! Guitar lessons. # In a little while from now # if I'm not feeling any less sour # I promised myself to treat myself # and visit a nearby tower... # The guys are going over to Will's to play basketball. Can I come? They didn't exactly mention that you were invited. Oh. Oh, that's OK. I'm busy, anyway. Just tell Mom I walked you home, OK? I owe you one! Sure. # She stood him up # No point in us remaining # I may as well go home # As I did on my own # Alone again # Naturally # Aaaaaaaaaaaaargh! Whoa! (TYRES SCREECH) Miss? Miss? Are you alive? (GROANS) She's alive! Out of the way, please! Out of the way! Injured bird coming through! Oh. What's going on? Ow! My wing! Where am I? Hey! Hey! Where's the falcon? Falcon? What falcon? (SHRIEKS) That falcon! Drive! Get outta here! Oh, my! Hey, get lost, you disgusting vulture! Eat my feathers, you vile buzzard! Do we really wanna antagonise him? Oh, boy! We got a problem! No, you can make it! Don't slow down! (BOTH) Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh! (GIGGLES) (LAUGHS) You did it! Yeah! I-I did! So, who do I have to thank? Oh, (CLEARS THROAT) forgive me. My name is Stuart. Stuart Little. I'm Margalo. Just Margalo. Margalo. You're so strong. Are you an athlete? Uh, well, yeah. (GRUNTS) I-I play a little soccer. I fly aeroplanes, race boats. You can put me down now. My legs are fine, it's my wing that's hurt. Oh. Yeah. Of course! Hoo! There used to be bandages in here. Mm. Hey, why don't we try your scarf? Good idea. (GASPS) My pin, it's...(TUTS) Must have happened when that falcon smashed into me. It was part of our nest when I was a baby. I've had it my whole life. It's the only thing I have left of my mother's. Gee, that's too bad. Yeah. (TUTS) There. How's that? That's much better. Thank you. So, tell me, Stuart Little, do you actually live here? Oh, yeah, I'm a real Little. I'm the middle child. The middle Little. (LAUGHS) Cute! So, where do you live? You know, here and there. Wait a minute. You don't have a home? Once we lived in a box. Well, not really a box. It was one of those things where people keep their jewellery. A jewellery box? Yes, that's what it must have been! A jewellery box! It was wonderful! I've taken too much of your time. I'd better go before it gets dark. No, no, wait! You can't go out there. Not while you're hurt. Stay here. Oh, I couldn't impose. I mean, you'd really do that for me? I have just the thing. I'll be right back. Meanwhile, use my cat's bed. You have a cat?! Oh, don't worry about Snowbell. He wouldn't hurt a fly! (BUZZES) (GULPS) (BELCHES) Oh, those flies really come back on ya! (SIGHS) I try to eat right and yet I still feel bloated. Maybe more food will help. Mm. Mm. Mm. Mm. Hi, there. Aaaaaaargh! Sorry, I didn't mean to scare ya! Scare me? That's a laugh! Hah-hah! Hear that? That was a laugh! (HISSES) (CONTINUES TO HISS) (COUGHS) Hair ball! Major hair ball! And yet we continue to lick ourselves. Unbelievable! Snowbell, meet Margalo. She'll be staying for a while. Staying? Are you out of your mind? You can't just drag stray birds in! What do you think this is, a halfway house? Look at her! She's filthy! No offence. She could have germs! And how do you know she's not a vagrant? Get rid of her! We're home! Sorry, we're late! A Little high, a Little low! Little hey, Little ho! What the heck was that? Oh, that's just how we greet each other. Interesting. Nauseating. You're in for it now, Missy! Mother Little hates when animals walk in here off the street. When she sees this she's gonna throw a fit! Oh! Such a pretty little birdie! Maybe it's just my friends she hates. I found her. Found me? He did more than that. He saved my life. You did? From a falcon. What was that? Stuart saved this little bird from a falcon. A falcon? Fierce creatures. Why does the city have falcons? Shouldn't be allowed. On the other hand, we have a hero! Way to go, Stuart! Hey, Dad. What? Silver lining. It's a guy thing. Is it? Isn't it nice that Stuart has a friend? Well, I don't think Stuart thinks of her as a friend. What do you mean? I mean he's smitten. He's infatuated. He's bedazzled. Stuart? Mm-hm. But he's a baby! Boys start having crushes really young. Frederick, did you have many crushes? I'm still having one. 1 So, Margalo, can I get you anything else? Whip you up an omelette? Pop you a tart? Stuart, I'm full! Full? You eat like a bird! (BOTH LAUGH) Come on, Stuart, time for school. Oh, I'm not going to school today. I'm staying home to take care of Margalo. You are going to school, and I'll take care of Margalo. Look both ways when you cross the street. Wear your galoshes and don't run with scissors. I'll get your bag. Mothers! You know! Well, I don't really know. No? See, my mom just kinda one day... ..wasn't there any more. Oh. So, you've been completely on your own all your life? You bet! I bet it's been scary. Nah. It's been an adventure. I wish I had some adventures. I'm only allowed to paint. Hey, life is an adventure! Walking out that door is an adventure! Come on, Stuart, we're late! Go for it, kid! The adventure begins! Aargh! Whoo! That feels like enough adventure for one day. Hey, look, the Yankees won! OK. There we go! Can you say, walk with Mommy? Mommy? Walk? Mm. Nothing. Margalo, Martha and I are going out for a bit. Can I bring you anything? No, thanks. Say bye-bye, birdie! Say bye-bye... Martha, say bye-bye, birdie! (SIGHS) Ah, fresh air! Remember me? You scared me! What can I say? I'm a scary guy! So, Margalo, what's going on here? You case the joint? Any valuables? Thrill me! They ain't got much. The mom's got a ring but it's only two carats. Alright, OK, fine. So, what else have they got? You know, not that much. They mostly just have... each other. Aw! A moment while I vomit! Why don't we just try somewhere else? Cos we're set up here. They trust you. They like you. Ah, and maybe... ..you like them! (TUTS) Hey, Margalo! Come on, huh? Don't con a con man! Nobody ever invited me to live with them. Really? Who found a pitiful orphan bird and plucked her out of the gutter? Who shared his food with her, and, I hasten to add, taught her a trade? Who? You did. I did! Right! Well, then, straighten up and fly right! Remember, you are here on business. You're not here to play around! Come on, Falcon! When I'm on a job I never play around! # For a time I thought my faith it must be hiding # Searching through the sky # Hoping to find # a way # A way # to get me through the day # Don't know where I belong # Is this where I should stay? # Lift me up when I am fallin' # You're my friend when I was callin' # Now I'm on top of the world # Top of the whole wide world # Yeah, you've always been believin' # Gave my life a whole new meanin' # Now I'm on top of the world # Top of the whole wide world # There's a strength in me, it seems I have forgotten # Now I realised today # I'm starting to dream again # Again # It was a matter of when # I guess we all lose our way now and then # You lift me up when I am fallin' # You're my friend when I was callin' # Now I'm on top of the world # On top of the whole wide world # Yeah, you've always been believin' # Gave my life a whole new meanin' # Now I'm on top of the world # Are you cold? Uh-uh. I guess when the weather gets too cold you fly south for the winter? Well, to tell you the truth, I've never flown south. It's kind of a dream of mine. Get out of this cold windy city, catch that jet stream. Fruit trees, millions of new birds to meet. I hear it's paradise. Then, how come you haven't gone? Oh, something's always stopping me. Yeah. Something's always stopping me, too. Everybody around here thinks I'm too small to accomplish anything. Hey, the way I see it, you're as big as you feel. Yeah. Boy, I'm really glad you fell into my car. You know, I mean, I'm not glad you fell. I just... Want some more popcorn? (LAUGHS) OK. What...? My pin! It's fixed! How -? On my way home I drive past where you crashed and it was no big deal. There was finding it, figuring out how the pieces fit together, and, uh,... you know, fixing it. And no... ..big deal. It's... (SIGHS) One, two, three,... ..good as new. No, Stuart, it's not. It's much much better. "Will you stay with me?" "All of the time." (HUMS) (GASPS) Did you really think I wouldn't find out? W-What are you talking about? I'm talking about you and your little mouse friend. Big mistake! Never make a friend I can eat. Now, get me that ring! Or the mouse... is lunch! (BABY CRIES) I'll do the dishes. But you did them last night. For you I would do dishes every night. That way I don't have to change the baby! She just dropped her dolly. I'll just... Frederick! What? My ring, it's gone! Gone? It's gone! Are you absolutely -? Positive! Unless... I'll call the plumber! What's going on? Mom's ring went down the drain, and I can't reach it. Hey, hey! What about me? I can do it! Let me go, Dad! Go where? Down the drain! I can bring it back up! It's an adventure! I don't know. It's awfully dark down there. And smelly and cold. But it's Mom's ring! She loves that ring! Come on, Dad! Let me try! OK, now, if it gets too cold or too scary you just tell us. Don't worry, Dad. I can handle it. Or yank on the string. We'll pull you right up. Will do! How is it so far? Wet! There's a lot of slimy stuff all over the walls! What does it look like? Like the inside of your nose! (ALL) Yeuch! Can you see the bottom yet? No, just more pipe. And everything we ate for dinner. And the pipe just seems to go on and on and on. Well, the plumber said... What's going on? Is that a new top? You know, you have such taste! Simple elegance is what I call it. What's on the other end of that string? This string? Yes. Well, now, don't get excited, but someone that you and I love has volunteered to go down the drain to get your ring. Stuart? Good guess, Mom. Stuart?! You let our son go down the kitchen drain?! It's well thought out. If there's a problem I pull on the string and... (GASPS) Now you can be upset. Stuart! Stuart, are you OK? Hurry! I-I'm slipping! Get more string! Great! Uh... There's gotta be string around here someplace! There is no more! What else could we use? Spaghetti? We're out! Do we have macaroni? Too short! We could tie it together with... No! Hurry! Hang on, Stuart! Margalo, what are you doing? Stuart, I'm coming! Here, grab on! Lower! Lower! I got it! Are you alright? Stuart, are you OK? Don't scare me like that! Margalo, you're the best friend I ever had! What if someone had accidentally turned on the garbage disposal? I would not have let that happen. You let him go down the drain! He wanted to go! If Martha wanted to go up the chimney or George into the toilet, would you let them? Eleanor, I love Stuart. I just don't happen to be quite as... Emotional? Irrational? What were you gonna say? I forget. I know I'm being over-protective. It's just I can't stand the idea of Stuart getting hurt. (SIGHS) I'm sorry, Stuart. Huh? Oh. (CLUNKING) You people sure like your meatloaf. Did you find the ring? Everything but. (SIGHS) Hey, has anyone seen Margalo? I can't find her anywhere. Maybe she just went for a walk or a flight around the neighbourhood. Sure, to strengthen her wing. Yeah. Maybe. But why did she leave me her pin? Oh, you know, Stuart, Margalo's kind of a free spirit. Maybe she just felt it was time to go. Without even saying goodbye? What are you doing? I think I know what happened. I think that falcon got her. Yeah? I'm gonna find her. Don't try to talk me out of it cos I've made up my mind! Are you crazy? You can't go out there! Because I'm too small? Let me tell you, George, you're as big as you feel! Alright, then. But let me come with you. I need you to stay here and cover for me. Cover for you? How? Make something up! You're smart! Stuart, she's just a bird! No, George! She's my friend! And when you're friends with Stuart Little you're friends for life! Well, if you won't let me come, at least get somebody to go with you. (MUMBLES) Snow! Snowbell! Argh! The good silverware's in the dining room! Take it! Don't hurt me! It's me. Stuart. Oh, you! This better be important! Margalo's still missing. I should have been more specific. I meant important to me. I was going to look for her. Come with me? Look, Stuart, do yourself a favour. Buy a parakeet and forget her. I can't forget her! She's in terrible trouble and I have to help her! I mean, what am I? A man or a... mouse? Uh, is that a trick question? Come on, it's important. You gotta help me. Mm-hm. And why would I do that? Because we're family. And because I'd do the same for you. And because if you don't, and the Littles ask where I've gone, George is gonna tell them that you ate me. What? Why, you little rat! Ooh! Ju... You know something? Everybody thinks your so nice. You're not so nice! Come on! It'll be fun! It's an adventure! (PANTS) Hey, Mario Andretti! Slow down! Let's pace ourselves! I'm gonna have a heart attack! I think I'm having a thrombosis! And I don't even know what it means! George! Stuart! Breakfast! Get it while it's hot! Say mamma! Say dadda! Say... anything. Morning, George. Where's Stuart? He already left. He did? Without eating breakfast? He had to get to school early... ..because he's in the school play. Really? Yes. He plays a mouse. They rehearse every morning before school. Hm! Uh, why didn't he tell us? He forgot. You know, being worried about Margalo. Right. Well, good. This'll keep his mind off it. Yeah. Gotta go. Say oatmeal. Oh, boy. This is a sign, Stuart. Like the burning bush. Except it's a carburettor and I'm not Moses. But it's telling us something! Let your people go! We're not giving up. Oh, why not? Giving up is fun! Look at the time you save! I'm telling you, if more people gave up there'd be fewer wars. Bill. Oh! George! Hi, Mom! Hi. Where's Stuart? You mean he's not home? Oh, I just remembered. He told me to tell you that he's rehearsing. At Will's house. He's sleeping over there tonight. On a school night? Hey, that's what he said! Gotta go! (PHONE RINGS) Hello? Hey, Will. It's me, George. My mom calls Stuart's at your house, OK? Huh? (BEEPING) Hold on a second. Hello? Will, hi, it's Mrs Little. May I speak with Stuart, please? Stuart? You know, my son? Oh, Stuart! You mean now? Well, now is when I'm calling. Oh, uh, he just went in the bathroom. He's gonna be a while. He brought a magazine. Oh, well, is your mother there? Hold on a second. I told her. Did she buy it? Yeah, but now she wants to speak to my mom. What will I tell her? Make something up. You're smart. If I was smart I wouldn't be in this situation. She can't come to the phone right now. She's in the bathroom, too. Um, but not the same bathroom! Well, then, just let her know I called. OK, Mrs Little. Thanks. It's all clear. I owe you one. Yeah. Now will you tell me what's going on? Too complicated. Later. A Little high, a Little low! A Little hey, a Little ho! The boys home? Well, George is. But Stuart is rehearsing his play and then he's sleeping over at Will's house tonight. Without George? Well, I think it'll give him room to grow. 1 Oh, Stuart! We've been walking for hours! I can't take another step! You know me, I hate to be negative, but when I walk this much I chafe. Also I-I hate to break this up, but I need to go tinky! How about the alley? I'm a house cat. We're fastidious creatures. We don't just yell, "Bombs away!" and go wherever we are! Let's face it! We're never gonna find her! If only we knew someone who knew the city. Yeah. Someone who knows the city's disgusting underbelly! Who do I know that's disgusting? Aaaaargh! (SPEAKS CHINESE) (SPEAKS CHINESE) Don't threaten me! What I could tell the health inspector would close you down! Hey, Monty! Snowbell! Hey! Hey! It's Snowbell! What are you doing here? We've been looking all over for you. We need your help. Are you two still friends or can I eat him? No, Monty, you can't eat him. Please! No! Now, pay attention! What do you know about a bird called Falcon? Falcon? Oh, that's a bad guy. You don't wanna fool with him. Do you know where we can find him? You don't wanna find him! You don't want anything to do with him. He'd eat you so fast you'd be falcon poop before you could yell for help. Falcons are vicious! They carry you so high you can't see the ground, and then they drop ya. They just drink what's left through a straw! Snowbell, are you alright? Oh, yeah. In fact, good news. I no longer need a litter box. (LAUGHING) Mop-up on aisle three! Hah-hah! Snowie! This whole thing has been a groove and a gas, but it's important to know when the fun's over. Don't be that last person who leaves a party! I told you, I'm not giving up. We're gonna find the falcon. Well, alright, then, it's your funeral! OK, listen. Listen carefully. The falcon lives across the park at the very tip-top of the Pishkin Building. Not many people go up there, and even fewer return. Well, here we are, Snowbell. This is it. Snowbell? Mmm! Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! Salmon! Catfish! Tuna! Why do they taunt me? Snowbell, how can you think of food at a time like this? Stay on track! Look, I'm nervous! When I'm nervous I eat. Because I know in my growling gut that if anything happens to you, I'll be blamed. I'm sure the Littles know we're gone and are planning to replace me with a hamster. George has us covered. George? George doesn't know poop from apple sauce! And I say that with a great deal of affection. (PHONE RINGS) Hello, Little residence. "Oh, George, I'm glad you answered." Who is it? Can you speak louder, please? George, it's me, Stuart! Stuart! Stuart, where are you? How are you? Did you find her? Are you alright? How's Snowbell? Mom and Dad are asking questions. "So are you." Look, I only have a second. We're on the trail. "With any luck we'll be home by dinner. George,..." Yeah? ..thanks for covering for me. Oh, sure. But where are you? Now, listen closely. We're at the Pishkin Building. "Deposit 35 cents for the next five minutes." Snowbell, I need more change! What do I look like, a fanny pack? Stuart, are you still there? Is that Stuart? Uh, let me think. Yeah. Where is he? I thought he was coming home. He is. Later. He and Will just need to rehearse some more. I just left them at Will's. (DOOR CHIMES) Hello, Mrs Little. Is George home? Will? Will, I found it! Found what? The calculator. The calculator? Will, where's Stuart? Stuart? She knows about the play. It's supposed to be a surprise. I had to tell her so she'd know Stuart's at your house. Oh, yeah, right. It's gonna be great. I just need to get the calculator. To figure out how long to rehearse. It's a complicated play. Let's go! See you later, Mrs Little. OK, but, uh, don't forget you two have a soccer game. We'll meet you there! I can't handle this. I'm too stressed. All this lying! I've never lied before! That's why she believes you. Boy, are we in trouble! We? Yeah, we. He didn't spend the night rehearsing at my house. What are you planning to do, Mighty Mouse? Scale the wall? I'll think of something. Hm. So long, Snowbell! You've got guts, kid. Guts and spunk! Not to mention moxie! You've got guts, spunk, and moxie! Phew! OK, here we go! Alright, Falcon, hand her over and nobody gets hurt. Margalo? Margalo! Are you up here? Is anybody here? I'm here. Aargh! I came for my friend, Margalo. If you've hurt her I'll - You'll what? Better tell me, is she alright? Why don't you ask her yourself, whiskers? Margalo. Margalo! Margalo, run! Fly away while I got him covered! What are you waiting for? This kid is priceless. Tell me, does any of this sound familiar? "Oh, my wing! Ow! I don't think I can fly!" What are you talking about? I can't drill through the wood. She scammed you! She played you like a harp! Margalo, what does he mean? OK, now it's getting sad. Maybe this will clear things up. My mom's ring! I'm so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you. But, Margalo, why? Don't be upset, mouse boy. She has conned smarter than you. Or did you think you were special? A real friend? I didn't lie about that, Stuart. You are my friend. Then, come with me. She's not going anywhere! Oh, yes, she is! Was that your best shot? Now let me show you mine. Don't hurt him, Falcon! I won't hurt him! The sidewalk will! Can't we talk this over? Aaaaaaargh! No, Stuart! Aaaargh! Let me go! No, Falcon! No! Aaaaaaaaaaargh! A few days in here should provide you with an attitude adjustment. (CLICKS) (CRIES) Stuart! What have I done? (SNIFFS) Oh, I'll bet something terrible has happened! Oh, the Littles will kill me! Oh, I know, I'll bring home another mouse in a snazzy outfit, teach him to drive a sports car and pass him off as Stuart! Who am I kidding? I have to get up there! But how? I hope I live to regret this. (WHIMPERS) Stuart, yoo-hoo! Stuart? Come out, come out, wherever you are! Please don't jump out from behind anything. Remember, I-I have a strong stomach but a very weak heart. Here, mousie, mousie! Snowbell, is that you? Is that really you? Margalo, where are you? In the can. Oh, OK, I'll wait. No! In the - in the paint can! Oh! Why are you in there? Is this some kind of trick? Just get me out! Is Stuart in there, too? Oh, Snowbell, he's dead! What? Stuart is dead? Falcon killed him. No, he can't be! He's...! I-I was supposed to protect him! Oh! I wish it was me who had been killed! Really? No, but... I am very unhappy! (CRIES) Huh? Oh! Oh, dear! I've been dumped on a boat. On a garbage barge. I gotta get off! (HORN SOUNDS) Hello! Hello there! I'm over here! I'm on the barge! Can you hear me? Help! I'm not supposed to be here! I need to get off! Help me! Help! 1 Frieda. I was in the neighbourhood so I thought I'd pick up the boys. George and Will? George and Stuart. George is here but I haven't seen Stuart. He slept here last night. No. George! What are you gonna do now? Which way's Canada? This is terrible. I just wanna go home. I know a Little is supposed to always see a silver lining but... ..maybe this means I'm not really a Little. Maybe I'm just Stuart... Nobody. Stuart Nothing. (SNIFFS) There is no silver lining! Oh, no! What have I done? My,... m-my plane! My plane! The silver lining! This is it! Alright, George, where is he? And this time, the truth. I'm not sure. George, it is never OK to lie to your parents. But is it OK to break a promise to your brother? It's wrong to promise you'll lie to your parents. George, listen. Tell us where Stuart is. But it was a promise, brother to brother. George, I understand. I have a brother. But if he was in danger, that would matter more to me than the promise. George, how would we all feel if anything happened to Stuart? He's at the Pishkin Building. Dad. What? Am I in trouble? No, son. You're in big trouble. Mm. (GRUNTS) # Look around # But don't look down # Everything is unfamiliar # Waiting to be found # Look ahead # But don't look back # Anything's a possibility # Anything can happen # Hold on tight # And don't let go # It's another small adventure # Where it ends no-one knows # Close your eyes # And enjoy the ride # There's so many big surprises # I'd prefer us to find # Waking up the sun # Waking up the sky # Waking up the great big universe # Another small adventure # Look at me # I'm strong and free # Everything's a possibility # As long as you're with me # Mom, Dad, I'm really sorry. You should be. Stuart could be out there now lying face down with his - Oh! Or he could be fine. We don't have to assume the worst. It's not the Little way. Yes, you're right. He could be puttering home right now in his shiny little car. Smiling. His whiskers fluttering in the breeze. Mom. Yes, George? I don't think he's puttering home. Who would do this? Tiny little vandals. (WHIMPERS) Don't do it, Falcon! Or else! Do what? What's he doing? Or else what? Or else you'll lose... this. Put that down, Margalo! I'm through doing what you tell me. I'm leaving you, Falcon, for ever! Oh, and what do you think you'll be without me? Free! Big mistake! I'll be back for you, furball! Don't hurry! (SHRIEKS) (GASPS) Whoo-hoo! George? You're alive! So far! Where did you get the plane? A garbage dump! Sorry I asked. I hope we're not too late. He could be anywhere. Careful, now. One step at a time. That's it. You're gonna make it! Yeah! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! I'm alive! I'm alive! Stuart, is that you? Take me with you! Oh, what about me? How will I get down from here? Aaaaaaaargh! Ow! I think this is it. Turn here. Okey-dokey. No problem! Hey, look, it's Stuart! Stop the car! Aaaaaaargh! Oh! Stuart! Stuart! Look at that bird! He's bigger than me! We gotta save him! Come on! It's the Littles! I'm saved! Wait! It's me! Follow that flying mouse! OK! Hey, Little, how, Little. Hoo, Little, hey, hoddle. Ho, waddle. There he is! If we get outta this I'm sticking to painting and dancing! Hey, lady, what are you doing? Oh! (SCREAMS) He's closing in! Aaaaargh! Oh, my goodness! Keep it running! Okey-dokey! No problem! Stuart! Stuart! He can't hear you! I think we lost him! (CLANGING) Going up? Oh, Frederick, I feel so helpless! A mouse needs to know his limitations! Aaaaaaaaargh! Oh! Stuart, pull up! I can't! It's stuck! Well, try harder! Margalo, get out! Save yourself! No, Stuart! If we go, we go together! Stuart! Stuart! Stuart! Pull up! Come on, Stuart! Pull up! (ALL CHEER) You should have stayed in your little hole, mouse boy. (SHRIEKS) (CONTINUES TO SHRIEK) Stuart, we can't outrun him! Then we'll just have to face him! It's too dangerous! I won't let you! But I have to try! I'll be back for you later! What do you mean? Aaaargh! Stuart, don't do it! The party's over, fur face! What's he doing? They'll crash! Stuart, turn! Run away! Bye-bye, bird brain! Aaaaaaaaargh! Oh, dear! Aaaaaaaaaaaaargh! Gotcha! Ah! Whoo whoo hoo! Can't I get a decent meal in this city? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh! Thank you! 1 Stuart! Stuart! Are you OK? I am now. Margalo saved me! We saved each other. What did you think you were doing? You almost gave me a heart attack. Sorry, Mom. You ran away. I know. And you had George lie to us! Yeah. Then, why am I so proud of you? Mrs Little, this belongs to you. My ring! Yeah, I took it. And now she's giving it back. I'm just happy to have all of you back! Snowbell, you made it! Oh! Thank goodness you're alright! Snowbell, where have you been? You wouldn't believe what Stuart and Margalo have been through! Snowbell, you should have seen it! These two were so brave! Let's go home. And how about me? I played no part in this? Well, I have had enough! I'm staying right here, folks! Oh, yeah! You'll never see me again! Snow, want some tuna when we get home? Tuna? I love these people! Wait! Wait for me! I-I guess they're flying south for the winter, huh? I guess. You've always dreamed of going, haven't you? Falcon never let you. Every year I'd just watch all the other birds go. The ones who were free. You're free. Stuart, we'd be so far apart. It wouldn't change a thing. Well... Sure you know where you're going? Cos we can call the Triple A. Get maps, discount coupons. There's a place in Carolina does great pie! I'm a bird. Instinct will take over. You've been waiting a long time. All my life. Only... Only what, dear? Well, now it's not just talk. Now it's the real thing. Are you scared? The world's pretty big and I'm pretty small. Somebody once told me you're as big as you feel. Just spread your wings and soar! I'll miss you, Stuart! I'll miss you, too. I'll miss all of you. You, too, Snowbell. I'm not gonna cry! Little high, Little low! (ALL) Little hey, Little ho! Stuart. Yeah, Dad? What's the silver lining this time? She'll be back in the spring. Bye-bye, birdie! Did you hear that? I don't believe it! Her first word! She spoke! Of course, she did! I knew she could do it! When she can fall out of a tree onto her feet, then I'll be impressed. # I get wings to fly # Oh, I'm alive! # When you call on me # When I hear you breathe # I get wings to fly # I feel that # I'm alive # When you look at me # I can touch the sky # And know that # I'm alive # Oh # Ah-hah # When you bless the day # I just drift away # All my worries die # I'm glad that I'm alive # I couldn't get much higher # My spirit takes flight # Cos I'm alive # I'm alive # When you call on me # When you call on me # When I hear you breathe # When I hear you breathe # I get wings to fly # I feel that I'm alive # I am alive # When you reach for me # When you reach for me # Raising spirits high # God knows that # That I'll be the one # standing by # through good and through trying times # And it's only begun # I can't wait for the rest of my life # When you call on me # When you call on me # When you reach for me # When you reach for me # I get wings to fly # Ah-hah # I feel that # When you bless the day # When you bless, you bless the day # I just drift away # I just drift away # All my worries die # I know that # I'm alive # Yeah # I get wings to fly # I know that # I'm alive # # It's a beautiful world # It's a beautiful day # An unusual time is coming our way # We're on an adventure # Hip-hip-hooray # Up in a balloon I'm sailing with you # On top of the world we got nothing to do # There's a silvery lining # And the sun is shining # Hold on to the good things, darling # Hold on to the kindness # Hold on to the beautiful melodies # And leave those worries behind us # A little of this, a little of that # The recipe calls for a pat on the back # With you and me anything's possible # Friends are here to remind us # It's all about friends, it's all about love # And having someone that you know you can trust # We're in this together # It's all about us # I'm feeling so good, I'm feeling no pain # I'm washing my troubles right down the drain # Life is unfolding # Gotta keep on going # Hold on to the good things, darling # Hold on to the silver lining # Hold on to the beautiful melodies # And leave those worries behind us # Hold on # to the good things # A little bit high, a little bit low # A little bit hey # A ho-ho-ho # A little bit high # A little bit low # A little bit hey # Off we go # Hold on to the good things, darling # Hold on to the kindness # Hold on to the beautiful melodies # And leave those worries behind us # You can look to the east # You can look to the west # You can look to someone who loves you the best # So good to be part of a family # Friends are here to remind us # Hold on to the good things # Hold on to the good things # Yeah, yeah, yeah # IMS Subtitles www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. 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