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Chapter Five:
Bert was exhausted. He’d only been practicing with the Acrobatic Squad for about two hours, but after not sleeping real long, he was really tired. He tried making friends with the big guys, but they were not very friendly. Finally, it was lunchtime. Bert ran over to the lunch line to get his food. He was the first one there.
“Hold on there, newbie,” growled one of the Acrobats.
“What’s the problem?” asked Bert.
“New people go to the BACK of the line,” explained the Acrobat.
“Oh…” said Bert sadly. Things were really not going the way he wanted them to. He was finally beginning to see that he had really made a mistake. Finally he got to the lunch table. All of the food was gone, only one small half of a sandwich was left. He grabbed it and ate it quickly.
“I’ve GOT to get out of here,” he thought. But, he didn’t know where he was. He walked around the circus area a little bit. They had set up in a large grassy field. Suddenly he spotted a small gas station across the street with a pay phone in the parking lot.
“That’s it! I can call Sesame Street!” he thought excitedly and quickly sneaked across the street.
Back at Sesame Street a crowd had gathered at Hooper’s Store. Monsters, people, animals and kids were all waiting to find out what had happened to Bert and what was going to happen next. Kermit the Frog was outside with a news crew.
“This is Kermit T. Frog with Sesame Street News. We are outside Hooper’s Store waiting to hear about a search and rescue effort to find one of our very own residents, Bert, who ran away to the circus last night. Let’s listen in to what Gordon has to say,” said Kermit.
“Ok, so what we know is that the circus group headed south into Pennsylvania and probably didn’t get real far and is somewhere along the border. We’re heading out in three search crews. The Count, Grover, and Olivia will go in the Count’s Countmobile. Maria, Big Bird and Oscar are going in Oscar’s Sloppy Jalopy,” started Gordon.
“I don’t know why I have to go on another wild goose chase, we’ve already got a turkey,” interrupted Oscar.
“Because, this is partly YOUR fault Oscar. If you hadn’t pushed Ernie into arguing with Bert, maybe he’d still be here!” exclaimed Maria.
“Oh all right, all right. But there will be no singing Bird!” exclaimed Oscar. Big Bird just smiled at him.
“Can I get back on task here?” asked Gordon.
“Sorry,” muttered Oscar.
“Ok, Ernie, Cookie Monster and I will go in our new Volkswagon and Cookie has promised not to eat it this time. Bob and David will man the command center here at Hooper’s Store. Any questions?” said Gordon.
“Yes, what is the capital of New Mexico?” asked Oscar.
“OSCAR!!!” exclaimed everyone in the store.
“Well folks, there you have it. Three search parties heading out to find Bert. We will continue to follow this developing story,” said Kermit.
“That’s three, three wonderful search parties, Ah, Ah, Ah!” exclaimed the Count. Everyone started heading towards their cars.
Bert made it across the street and tried calling Ernie at the apartment.
“Come on Ernie. Answer the phone!” said Bert. When Ernie didn’t answer, Bert tried really hard to remember the number to Hooper’s Store.
“What is it? I just can’t remember. Wait, yes I do!” thought Bert and quickly dialed.
David was standing near the door getting ready to wave goodbye when he heard the phone ring. “I’d better grab that” he thought.
“Hooper’s Store, can I help you?” said David.
“David! David help me! It’s Bert, I’m at a gas station called Gas and Eats and I need to get home!” shouted Bert.
“Bert! Hang on!” exclaimed David. He ran outside to the crowd to Gordon’s car.
“Bert is on the phone! He needs help!” yelled David.
“Oh ok, hang on everyone, don’t leave!” exclaimed Gordon. He ran into the store with Ernie at his heels.
“Bert! Where are you?” asked Gordon.
“I don’t know! I’m at a gas station across the street from this awful circus!” exclaimed Bert.
“Can you see a highway number?” asked Gordon.
“Hang on,” said Bert and looked out at the street. He saw a sign that said 61. “Highway 61!” he said.
“Ok, good! Listen Bert, stay where you are, we’re coming to get you!” said Gordon.
“Ok, I will, I’ll stay right here!” said Bert.
“No you won’t! You’re coming back to work!” said Amazing Al who suddenly crept up behind him. “Say goodbye to your friend!” he growled.
“Gordon! Help!” said Bert and hung up the phone.
“Gordon, what happened?” asked Ernie.
“Amazing Al came back and took the phone away. But don’t worry Ernie, we have a path to follow now. I’m going to update the police on what we know and then we’re going to get him!” said Gordon.
Ernie gave Rubber Ducky a squeeze. “I hope he’ll be ok!” he said.
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