Back in the main bedroom, Ned was taking every object down.
Ned: Okay, this...and this...
He then looked at the chandler with the pointy end on it toward the bed, much to his worry.
Ned: D'oh, why did I had to buy the former mayor's stuff? They're always easy to break!
He shoved the bed away to the other side, slammed the box of items to the ground, then quickly used a few items (plus a stool) to get up the chandler.
Sally's Voice: (outside) Ned, you're home late.
Ned: Oh, sorry, Sally, I was just...(yelps) having some dental work done...on my arm.
Sally: (coming in) So, what was the-?
She then gasped, noticing Ned almost falling before holding onto the chandler, preventing him from falling
Sally: Ned!
He held on for dear life, gulping.
Sally: What are you doing?
Ned: (uneasy) Uh, what do you mean?
Sally: Well, I'm no detective, Ned, but you are hanging from the chandler.
Ned: I just thought it might look better somewhere where it can't fall on us and crush us in our sleep.
Then, the line came down as he yelped. It stopped, barely a couple of inches to the ground with him with the man chuckling nervously.
Sally: (concerned) What is going on?
Ned: Uh...
Hee only sighed sadly, getting off the chandler.
Ned: Do you have the feeling that you were being watched?
Sally: Um...yeah. Sure, I suppose.
Ned: And then you get the feeling that maybe that thing watching you is...I don't know, say an animal of some sort, like a elephant, fox, another elephant that has wings of a bird, people, or seedling?
Sally looked uneasy at that point.
Ned: And you know how you get that weird feeling that your world is actually a tiny speck? (nervously) And the elephant that I talked about earlier is carrying it on a flower and you realize that if you tell anybody, they think you're insane?
Sally looked a bit surprised.
Ned: But, you still feel the responsibility to keep everyone you know and care about safe...(smiles forcefully) You know that feeling?
Sally: (concerned) Um...you know, I'm gonna have to say no. Do you know that feeling?
Quickly, Ned scoffed it off.
Ned: Oh, phooey. No. (yawns) Wow, I am beat. Time to hit the hay, I guess. At least my friends live in the same big building we live in...which I keep telling everyone that our house is like a medium-sized village.
Sally: Ned...I know you're under alot of stress. And if you're seeing elephants especially any with wings, foxes, or people, and flowers, then fine. Just don't tell anyone else that story, okay?
She placed the chandler back up before sitting near her husband.
Sally: And remember, it's not the end of the world.
She kissed his forehead.
Ned: The end of the world?
Ned, sheepishly laughing to his wife, heading out. Sally, however, only glanced.
A bit later, deeper in the forest, Horton looked through the place, still holding the flower.
Horton: (Edward G. Robinson accent) Horton to mayor, Horton to mayor, come in mayor, over.
Digit: (Edward G. Robinson accent) Though we seriously need you to stop talking funny and save Whoville, over.
Back in Whoville, Ned was trying to hold a huge hearing horn while the others tried holding her steady.
Ned: Horton, we get terrible reception here.
Horton only cleared his throat before shouting.
Horton: (shouts/normal voice) HOW ABOUT THIS? IF I GET UP REAL CLOSE, CAN YOU READ ME?
Most of the others: (annoyed) Horton!
Mr. Nervous: Gah! Don't yell!
The others in Whoville yelped and nearly tumbled over. They fell while the horn landed on the ground. With groans, they nodded while Max with a groan.
The Grinch: Are we at that safe place yet?
Swiper only smiled to the speck.
Swiper: Almost.
Mina: Well, for now, at least the worst part's over.
Smart A**: (nods) Yeah.
Mr. Nervous: (worried) Don't say the worst part is over! It makes me nervous on end!
Horton: (ala flight attendant voice) This is your elephant speaking, just sit back, enjoy the ride, and we'll have you to Mount Nool in no time.
Max: (flight attendant voice) And in case of emergencies, we women and children get to leave first.
Back at the house, the group heard Martha May's voice speaking to some of them.
Martha May's Voice: No, you can't have ice cream for breakfast.
Hildy and Heidi's voice: Please?
Digit looked surprised as he smiled.
Digit: Hey, who's that?
Greasy: Sounds like some kiddies!
Mr. Rude: (annoyed) You gotta get my foot up your butt if you don't stop breathing down my neck!!
Miss Sunshine: Mr. Rude!
Stupid: Is there someone else there?
Ned: Well, that's my wife and children with the Grinch's wife.
The Grinch: Right! Martha May is mine, get your own, got it?!
Horton: (grins) You have a family.
Morton the Elephant-Bird: Weird, that Grinch guy sound like dad for some reason.
Euchariah: Yeah, they do indeed.
Cindy Lou: The Grinch has been married to Martha May ever since that one Christmas. It really was wonderful at the wedding.
Euchariah: I'm surprised Max went back to the Grinch especially after Grinch Night!
The Grinch: Eh, what can I say? I grown fond of him, same with him. Weird!
Ned then took out a photo book before it showed the family.
Ned: A wonderful husband, 96 daughters, and one son.
Horton: (chuckles) Ho-ho-ho, busy guy, I bet.
Fred: Ooh! I bet kitties can beat number, yes!
Mr. Rude: Ick! No way! I got enough to deal with as it is back at Dillydale!
Amy: Amazing how you have that much family and still reproduce.
Most of the heroes: Huh?
Sam: Don't ask, we stop trying to understand her long ago.
Ned: And yet, we all share one bathroom. And you know how that is.
Horton: Yeah, don't I know it...(confused) What's a bathroom?
Stan: Dude, that's where you take a crap in and pull the lever.
Horton: Ooooh! I think I know what you're on about! They went on trees, right?
Stan: (annoyed) No!
Just then, Sally's voice was heard.
Sally's Voice: Ned?
Martha May's Voice: Grinch? Guys?
The group looked down, noticing the two.
Sally: Sweetheart? You know you're on the roof, right?
They chuckled a bit nervously.
Helga's Voice: Please, dad?
Sally: (looks inside) No, you need to go to bed. Daddy's having a breakdown.
Martha May: Guys, what are you up to now? Cindy Lou's parents call and so did Euchariah's family as well. They want them home.
Euchariah: Uh oh. Well, we better get home.
Cindy Lou: Right, my parents get worried when I stay away from home too long.
The kids head out to go back home as Ned spoke.
Ned: I was about to put the kids to bed when we got on the roof. And uh, that's what happened. Right.
They groaned a bit.
The Grinch: They'll know something's up.
They slid down and to the balcony door. That night, the group finished tucking the last boy in bed. Ned kissed Hula's head, grinning. The Who smiled as Neda turned off the light. However, Hula awoke, holding his stuffed animal.
Hula: Daddy?
Ned: (stops) Yes?
Hula: Can I have a glass of water?
Ned: (nods) Of course.
Then, the other girls awoke as they spoke.
Helga: Me too.
Heidi: Me three!
More shouts with the same replies came from the big bedroom.
Ned: (sweatdrops) Oookay.
Meanwhile, near the opened window, Jojo was about to climb toward the tree. Just then, Ned noticed him.
Ned: Hi, Jojo.
He yelped, stopping before landing on the floor, looking at his father holding the glasses of water.
Ned: (to Jojo) Just the person I wanted to see.
The black haired boy looked confused to him.
Ned: Yeah, I've realized that we have not been seeing eye to eye lately and most of it is my fault. It's true. You know what I've been trying to do? I've been trying to impose my vision of my future on you.
Jojo looked a bit reluctant.
Ned: Anyway, let me make this perfectly clear...Jojo, you can be whatever kind of mayor you wanna be. Hands on, strong and silent, not outspoken. It's all up to you. Well, good. I feel so much better.
He then gave the extra glass of water to Jojo before he pat his son on the head.
Ned: I'm expecting big things from you, young man. Big things! All right, goodnight. Good stuff, good talk.
With that, he was off again. As Ned was gone, Jojo only frowned, putting the glass of water down. He then hopped toward the tree, sliding down to it. A bit later, the boy walked over to the abandoned observatory.
Narrator: Then, Jojo snuck out feeling lonely and sad.
He then got on a bucket before using an umbrella to get to the other side.
Narrator: And being understood by a dad who's somewhat sad.
After he got to the other side, he readied the huge slingshot seat, then pulled the lever.
Narrator: And where was he going at such a late hour?
The boy was then flinged up to the top of the observatory stairway, which seemed to have been broken.
Narrator: Up to the abandoned observatory tower.
He then headed inside the cracked and boarded door through a custom small door.
Narrator: A place where the Who felt content and free
A place he could be what he wanted to be.
A few strange noises were heard.
Narrator: And what was inside there, I'd say if I could
But up above, the Sour Kangaroo and her new friends were up to no good.
At a dark and creepy place, the kangaroos, turtle, Team Spicer, Rika and Renamon arrived to the area. However, only Jane looked concerned.
Rudy: Uh, can't we go home now?
Jane: No, Rudy, stay in here.
Rudy: But-
Jane: Stay in here. (to Yertle) You sure this is the right place and right person?
Yertle: Positive! I have done...dealings with him before. If anyone can get the job done, it will be Vlad.
Paul: (frowns) You better or I will be looking for some turtle wax the hard way!