Welcoming The New Kids (A Lesson in Hospitality)

Synopsis
Splash the Yellowback Fusilier, Bubbles the Mandarin Dragonet, Dunk the Dog-Faced Blowfish, and Ripple the Barbour’s Seahorse find themselves in Coral Hood. Because they are new, they don’t understand the rules or who Jesus is, angering the Sea Kids. The Sea Kids learn about hospitality and pray to Jesus for forgiveness. Apologies are accepted and things are amended.

Transcript
* Theme Song*

Girl: Colossians 3:23-24 says: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

It starts with Splash and his friends playing Finball.

Bubbles: I got it! I got it!

Bubbles tried to get the pebble, but it flew over her and landed somewhere else.

Bubbles: I’ll get it.

Ripple: Again? How many times does this have to happen?

Dunk: Uh, maybe if someone quits hitting it so hard.

Splash: Oh, zip it. You can do that too!

Ripple rolls her eyes.

Bubbles was trying to find the pebble, until she came across a swirling vortex.

Bubbles: What is this? Guys, I found something!

Ripple: What?

Bubbles: I don’t know. It’s some kind of swirly... vortex?

Splash: Swirly vortex? Why is that there?

Bubbles: I don’t know, but...

She stumbled inside of the vortex and disappeared.

Splash: Bubbles!

Splash quickly followed her into it.

Dunk: Splash, wait!

Dunk went after him.

Ripple: This is bad idea.

Ripple was cautious, but went into it anyway. The four screamed as they went flying through time and space. They then crash-landed in some sand, knocking them out.

...

Splash woke up, head aching. He looked around and didn’t notice anything different at first: they were underwater as usual.

Splash: It looks like that did nothing.

He then noticed his appearance. Instead of being puppet-like, he was cartoony. He realized the other three were also cartoony-looking.

Splash: Okay, it did do something.

Bubbles: Did what? We’re still underwater. It’s not like we’re on...

Splash: On what?

Bubbles: Uh, that wasn’t in Reeftown.

There was a large school building.

Dunk: Why is there just a huge thing in the middle of Reeftown now?

???: Reeftown?

Coach Crab came up to them.

Coach: What is this about Reeftown?

The four screamed and ran in different directions.

Coach: ....Was it something I said?

Splash has run onto a nearby soccer field.

Splash: What is this?

Suddenly, a soccer ball conked him in the head.

Splash: Ow!

Carter: Sorry!

Carter came over to him.

Carter: Sorry! I wasn’t aiming to hit you!

Splash: Um, Denny?

Carter: Who’s Denny? I’m Carter.

Splash: Oh, uh... never mind that. My name’s Splash.

Carter: You kind of look like Slim.

Splash: Who’s Sli...

David: Carter, pass the ball!

Christian: Also, who’s your new friend?

Carter: Oh, uh, right. David and Christian, meet Splash.

David: Hi. We were just playing soccer when you showed up.

Christian: Wanna watch?

Splash: Sure.

Splash watched the game from a bench on the sidelines. After several minutes, Carter was out of breath and came over to sit on the bench.

Splash: I could tell you were getting tired out there, Carter.

Carter: I am. Soccer is a sport that takes a lot of energy.

He starts praying.

Carter: Hi, Jesus. Please help me win this game of soccer. Amen.

Splash: ....What were you doing?

Carter: Oh. I was just...

Carter is cut off when David knocks Splash off the bench and Christian knocks Splash out.

Carter: Hey! Why did you do that?

David: He doesn’t know what praying is! We can’t have that!

Carter: But...

Christian: Let’s go, David.

The other two swim away as Carter looks at Splash.

Bubbles was screaming loudly as she swam inside of the school. However, she didn’t look where she was going and crashed. Two screams were heard as a pair of pink glasses fell on the floor.

Bubbles: Ow! What was...

She noticed Melissa, who was holding her head.

Melissa: Ugh. Susie, is that you? Where did my glasses go?

Bubbles: Puffy? Why are you yellow? And my name is not...

Bubbles noticed the pink glasses.

Bubbles: Oh, I am so sorry, ma’am. Here.

Melissa put her glasses back on.

Melissa: Thank you. Also, my name is Melissa.

Bubbles: Okay, Melissa. I’m Bubbles the Mandarin Dragonet. Who is this “Susie“?

Susie: Behind you.

Bubbles turned around.

Bubbles: SHARK!!!

Susie: Yes, I am a shark. I was just...

Bubbles tried to swim away as fast as she could in fear, but Susie held her in place.

Susie: Stop running. Why are you here?

Bubbles: Don’t eat me, please!

Susie: I’m not gonna eat you. Calm down. I usually eat kelp food.

Miss Sally came out into the hallway.

Miss Sally: What is going on out here?

Susie: This fish is convinced I’m going to eat her. I don’t even eat meat.

Miss Sally: Okay. As long as I know that no one is hurt.

She went back into the classroom.

Bubbles: Let me go!

Susie: Okay, okay.

Melissa: Susie, don’t hurt Bubbles! Jesus would not...

Bubbles: Who is Jesus?

They both gasped and got really angry.

Bubbles: What? What did I do?

They both began slapping Bubbles until she lost consciousness.

Susie: That’s what you get!

Ripple was hiding in some seaweed. Suddenly, she saw a crab shadow on the other side.

Ripple: Uh, hello?

She looked out and saw January.

Ripple: Who are you?

January: I’m January. Why are you hiding in there?

Ripple: From this big crab.

January: Okay. And your name is...

Ripple: Ripple.

January: Nice to meet you, Ripple.

June: January, there you are!

Ripple: Huh?

January: This is my sister June. June, this is Ripple.

Ripple: Nice to meet you, June.

June: Hi.

Suddenly, Mandy dropped in, scaring Ripple.

Ripple: Aah!

Mandy: Sorry, I’m Mandy. I’m the richest student here.

Ripple: Oh, okay. I’m Ripple.

January: Mandy, was that necessary?

Mandy: Sorry. I just came to tell you that Miss Linda needs us at church for something important.

Ripple: Church? What is that?

The other three gasped.

Ripple: What?

Mandy subdued Ripple with her body as January and June knocked her out.

Mandy: That is what happens when you don’t know what church is!

Dunk was on the run when he saw Slim up ahead.

Dunk: Um, hello?

Slim turned around and screamed. Dunk screamed as well.

Slim: Don’t sneak up on me!

Dunk: Sorry. Also, my name is Dunk.

Slim: I’m Slim.

Freddy: Slim!

Freddy came over as Dunk screamed again.

Freddy: Whoa, calm down!

Slim: I think he’s easily scared, Freddy.

Freddy: I can see. Have you seen my Bible? I lost it somewhere and...

Dunk: Your what?

They both gasped.

Dunk: What?

Slim: Marcus!

Marcus comes out.

Marcus: Yes?

Freddy: Knock Dunk out for us, please.

Marcus: Can do.

Dunk: Wait, I just wanted to...

Dunk was hit by Marcus, knocking him out.

Freddy: Thank you.

...

The Reeftown Rangers slowly started to regain consciousness.

Splash: Oh, my head.

Carter: Oh, you’re awake. I was so worried that you three were dead or something.

Splash: Hi, Carter, again. What happened?

Carter: The other kids knocked you four out. I took you to my house here with my mom’s permission.

Bubbles: Well, Susie and Melissa knocked me out for not knowing Jesus.

Splash: David and Christian knocked me out for questioning what Carter was doing.

Carter: Okay, okay. So, you were knocked out for not understanding Christianity?

Dunk: Yes? I think.

Carter: Don’t worry. If you don’t know who Jesus is, I won’t hurt any of you.

Ripple: Thank goodness.

Carter: I’ll tell Miss Sally tomorrow of what happened. She’ll be able to straighten them out.

Splash: Just one more question: Who is Jesus?

Carter: Jesus Christ is the son of God, the creator of the Earth and everything on it.

Splash: Thanks for telling us.

Mandy swam into class with her bag. She then noticed the board read, “Subject: Apologizing”.

Mandy: Huh? What kind of subject is that?

Christian: I don’t know. This must be serious.

Freddy: Sure seems like it.

The Reeftown Rangers came in.

Susie: It’s those kids again! Get them!

Susie lunges forward, attempting to attack one of them. However, she stops when Miss Sally comes in. Embarrassed, she swims back to her seat.

Miss Sally: Everyone listen up. I need to have a word with you. Carter, could you come here please?

Carter walks up.

Miss Sally: Carter informed me that you all beat these poor kids up just for not knowing Christianity values. That is no way to treat new people. He had to take these four kids to his house to recover. Carter showed hospitality by being welcoming to the new kids and taking them in. Colossians 3:23-24 says: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” I am disappointed in all of you.

Carter: David and Christian. I literally witnessed you two beat up Splash first-hand.

Miss Sally: Susie and Melissa. I turned my back for one second and you beat up Bubbles.

Dunk: Freddy. You teamed up with Marcus and Slim to beat me up.

Ripple: January, June, and Mandy. That was such an abrupt turn of attitude on me.

Everyone mentioned felt super guilty.

Miss Sally: Now what do you all have to say for yourselves?

All Sea Kids Except Carter: We’re sorry.

Miss Sally: That’s better. Now I’m going to have these four be in our class today, so you can get to know each other better. And do not try anything funny.

...

Bubbles and Mandy were talking.

Mandy: So tell me about Reeftown.

Bubbles: It’s a big coral reef where me and my friends live. Some strange portal brought us here.

Mandy: Okay. I live in a big mansion as my family is very rich. You wanna come by later?

Bubbles: Yes!

Suddenly, their conversation was cut off by June screaming in pain.

Bubbles: June?

January was hitting June in the face.

January: I’m the brave one!

Splash was annoyed that Bubbles had a new friend. Freddy jumped in to protect June from harm.

Freddy: Leave her alone, January!

January: No!

Freddy threw her into a wall, injuring her claw.

January: OW!

Dunk was awoken by the noise.

Bubbles: January!

Tears began to roll down her face.

Susie: Bubbles, it’s gonna be okay. We’ll go get Miss Sally.

Susie and Mandy left to get Miss Sally as Bubbles continued to cry.

Melissa: What’s up with her?

Splash: She’s worried about January.

Freddy: Well, I had to protect June one way or another!

Ripple: This is my fault. If I hadn’t asked what they were scared of, this wouldn’t have happened.

June: Ripple, it’s okay.

After the school day ended, Bubbles swam past everyone, not saying a word. January was in the hospital.

Mandy swam up to her.

Mandy: Bubbles, are you okay?

Bubbles: No. Already one of my new friends is in the hospital.

Mandy: Bubbles, the world’s not ending. Calm down.

Mandy hugged her.

Bubbles: Thanks.

Mandy: If you’re that concerned, we should say a prayer. .......You don’t know how to do that, do you?

Bubbles: No.

Mandy: Okay then. Just put your fins together and bow your head like this. I’ll do the talking.

Bubbles does so.

Mandy: Hi, Jesus. We hope January gets better soon. Bubbles is worried sick about her and we need your help. Please do whatever you can to help January. Amen.

They stopped praying.

Mandy: Bubbles, you did it! I’m so proud of you!

Bubbles: Thanks!

Mandy: Come by my house later.

Mandy leaves. Bubbles felt better now, knowing that she had someone like Jesus to turn to.

Bubbles: Thank you, Jesus.

Bubbles swam off to find a home for herself. She eventually ran into Coach Crab.

Coach: Hey, aren’t you one of those kids that ran from me?

Bubbles: Yes. We’re sorry. My name is Bubbles. We didn’t know what to do.

Coach; It’s okay. Why are your eyes red?

Bubbles: January’s in the hospital. I need to go see Mandy.

Trivia

 * This episode is a crossover between Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)‘s Splash and Bubbles and Sea Kids. For this episode, Splash and his friends use the animation style of Sea Kids once they enter the Sea Kids universe.
 * This episode was featured on both PBS Kids and Smile. If on PBS Kids, it would show the Splash and Bubbles theme instead.