The last day of school is the best day of the year.
Oh, Benny.
I will miss my teachers, especially Mrs. Warner.
Yes, school is fun, but summer is more fun.
More than fun again, Benny.
That's what I said.
I want to know what my grandfather planned for us.
He promises to give us a surprise today, remember?
I can't believe it's been a year.
since we came to live with him.
Come on, I'm the fastest!
Oh, you are not!
Come on...
Hmm
- Where are they, kid? - Hi, Watch.
- Whoo. - Hey, kid.
Tell us, Grandpa.
You promised, remember?
Really?
Watch also want to know.
Oh!
It's a summer vacation, and we all want to know.
Mm-hm. Is the school finished?
Ah right.
But the school is over, right, Jessie?
He's kidding, Benny.
Joking?
I mean everything I say.
Now, come here and sit down and I will tell you the surprise.
Do you know that our family has an island?
An island?
Only a small island.
There is nothing there except a small farm
and a fishing lodge.
Old Captain Daniel shows it to me.
Why have you never told us about that before now?
I save it only for now.
I think we will go see it this afternoon too.
And if you like, you can stay there for the summer,
same as I did when I was your age.
- Oh. - Is that far away?
Not too far away.
Just a short trip to Stonington.
Captain Daniel will take us to the ship.
Will we live there alone?
No, Captain lives on the island in the summer.
What will we do there?
I used to like exploring the island.
You can swim and fishing whenever you want.
Oh, I like fishing!
Can Watch come too?
Definitely. He will be lonely without you.
Yay!
Come on, let's pack.
We need plates, spoons, cups, bowls.
We better make a list of what we carry.
Worm, Jessie.
Don't forget worms.
Don't worry, we will get a lot of worms there.
I will picnic, and I bring an apple.
I will picnic, and I bring apples and bananas.
I'll picnic
and I bring apples and bananas
and crayons.
Non-food crayons, Benny.
Uh huh. I've seen a child eat it at school.
Wow! Look at all the boats!
And there is Dr. Moore. We haven't seen it for a long time.
Yes. I think he might want to come too.
Is that the pirate he is talking to?
No, Benny. That's Captain Daniel.
Oh
Dr. Moore!
Hello.
- Hey! - We miss you!
It's been very long. How are you all?
How is your school?
Nice to meet you, Captain.
How is the weather today?
This will be a smooth journey, sir.
Nice to hear it. If you just leave...
Yes!
Slow down.
Commander Alden, report for duty, sir!
Aye aye, Commander.
OK. Wait, everyone.
That's it! Our own island!
Why are you waving, Benny?
- There are no people there. - I greet the island.
Is that our small house?
That's my house.
You live there.
Follow me. I will show you the way.
Will we stay in the yellow house?
No, it's not there either.
But the house has been abandoned...
- Up there? - Come see...
... before you decide that you don't like it.
Come on, Benny.
Oh wow.
Geez.
Hi.
Wee!
We can sleep here, like a pony.
Our own stove?
- It looks new.
I guess someone made some improvements here.
And when you need it, there's fresh water
from pumps only with windmills.
Cool like ice, even on very hot days.
Hayloft!
What do you think, Henry?
Should we stay here tonight?
I think that's a good idea, Jessie.
So does that mean you like it?
We like it, Grandpa.
This is really a big surprise.
I believe there is still a long swing behind the yellow house.
If you swing high enough, You can see the whole island.
I want to do that!
Alright, come on, then.
And that's about the shape.
That's quite a story.
But I think you have done the right thing.
Why is it so serious?
Oh, alright, I'm...
I just told the doctor about the young man
I was hired to help this summer.
Who is he?
He is from above on land.
I've known family for years.
Apparently, his arm was injured.
As long as I am here, I may have to go visit him.
I think that's a good idea.
Let's meet this young man.
Oh! What about the swing?
I can check it later.
You have fun with Benny.
- Come on, Grandpa. - OK.
We will be on this swing, if you need me.
Thank you doctor.
I don't like secrets, but I don't know what else to do.
Hmm Something hidden is always a burden.
Maybe we can fix it.
Hm?
Hello.
I am Dr. Moore.
Hello.
Hmm
Captain Daniel thinks maybe it's a good idea
if I see your arm.
Oh it's okay. Dr. Moore can help you.
- The captain tells me that you fell. - Yes.
My head hit hard enough and my left hand broke.
How can that happen?
I was exploring pueblo in New Mexico
and fall off a cliff.
Can I?
Hmm Gosh.
Well, you're lucky this isn't bad.
I think you're right, but I don't feel very lucky.
Yes.
Well, it seems like the cure will be fast.
And what about your head?
For several weeks I can't remember much,
but I feel better now.
Do you mind if I submit some questions? Just to make sure.
Good.
If you promise to stay between us.
Of course, if that's what you want.
Yes!
I can see the whole world out there!
Wow!
Mm Mm-hm.
And I came here for Captain Daniel
as soon as I remember who I am.
I want to see your arm again in a few weeks.
Mm, come to my office and we will talk more.
- I will be there. thanks. - Ah.
And thank you for coming here.
I think we better decide what calls
... for kids later. - Mm.
They can call me Joe.
That is my middle name.
Yes. Okay, we will call you Joe.
What do you think, Doc?
You can't force someone to see what they don't want.
That won't happen.
They must come alone.
I think being around those kids
will be the best medicine of all.
Yes.
Henry, you are responsible.
But if you need something,
Captain Daniel has a telephone in his hut.
Are you sure you don't be lonely, Grandpa?
I'm sure not,
but I will come visit as often as possible.
You won't hear the Watch barking the milk delivery for a long time.
Right. I will miss everything beautiful noise in the morning.
Can I drive it?
About ten more years.
Entering the ship!
Everything is fine?
Yes, it's okay, like the Captain said.
He looks like a good young man.
Goodbye!
- Goodbye! - Goodbye, Grandpa!
- Goodbye!
Goodbye! And have fun!
I'll be here again soon.
- Goodbye! - Goodbye, Grandpa!
- Goodbye!
Can we have dinner now?
I'm hungry.
Of course.
We can have dinner so we prepare a table to eat.
I can't wait that long.
It's almost my bedtime.
Not tonight, Benny.
Tonight, you must stay up till dark.
How?
Really?
Let's start working.
After all the work, I'm pretty hungry.
I can't forget you, kid.
You like that, right?
Sea air makes Watch hungry.
I think I want to feel the sea air too. Can I ask the others too?
What you want, Benny.
Thank you, Jessie.
What are we looking for?
Spring, Grandpa tell us.
The river should direct us there.
Look, honeysuckle.
Mmm.
Delicious.
Look! A magic spring!
That's not magic, Benny.
Windmills pump water into the well.
so we can use it.
Sounds like...
... magic for me.
Gosh. I think maybe You feel the sea air.
You invite Benny to sleep.
I will take the water.
Thank you, Henry.
Come on, little man.
Can I sleep next to you, Jessie?
Of course, Benny.
Sleep well.
How do we miss this last night, kid?
Hello.
Oh good morning.
I am Henry.
I... Joe.
I work for Captain Daniel.
Hi, kid.
- Do you like your garden? - My friend?
- Is that mine? - Yes.
I've taken care of him, but now it's up to you
if you want to take care of it now.
Good morning.
Hello, Joe. You look like Joe.
And you look like Benny.
How do you know?
Captain Daniel tells me all your names.
I feel as if I already know you.
Well, I should go back to work.
Oh, and if you need something,
Write it on a sheet of paper
and leave it in in the box on the dock.
He seems good.
Mm Watch likes it.
Isn't that right, kid?
He reminds me of someone.
But I don't know who is thinking.
He must have started taking care of this park in the spring.
These peas are ready to eat.
Avast yee landlubbers!
Arrgh!
You will be a person who runs on the board if you don't help us choose peas.
I think we have to make plans for the summer.
The morning we can work in the garden is cool.
- Hmm. - Hmm.
Hey, how about you help me?
Sure, Henry. What are we doing?
Make a cupboard for placemat.
You take this.
I will hold the nail.
Wait! Wait!
Huh?
This way, your finger won't be affected.
Good idea, Jessie.
Ha! I can do it!
This looks good, Jessie.
- This is very sweet. - And crunchy.
Everything looks better when we work for ourselves.
Mmm.
How do we go to the beach after lunch?
Yes! We can find treasure.
Good idea, Benny.
Very beautiful here.
Whoa.
Look at that!
Wee!
I can't dig fast enough.
Good boy, Watch! you can continue all that I have known if you want.
Hey.
Come on.
Let's continue exploring.
Shells will remain like this.
We can take it on the way back.
Hey look!
Out there!
Grandpa must improve this place for us to swim.
Let's check.
Ah!
Cold! I like warm water.
Hey, you will get used to it, once you are there.
Oh, Benny.
You go, Jessie. I'll watch Benny.
Thank you Violet.
Stupid water.
Whoo! Isn't this perfect, Henry?
Paradise.
Huh?
How is the water today?
Like melting ice.
I saw you you found some stone weeds.
This?
Look.
See how different is when in the water?
Oh, that's it.
We have lost it.
There!
I've got it!
Look, Violet!
What are you doing?
Oh
That's beautiful, Benny.
Violet, can I use some of your paper?
- Of course - Look at this.
Benny, put grass the sea into the water again.
Seaweed has natural glue in it
which makes it stick to the paper.
When drying, you can use paper to write letters.
Whoa.
Look at this cute shell.
I think I'll save it.
Should we collect this too, Jessie?
Oh, this is beautiful, Benny.
Hey, what if we make our own museum?
That's a very good idea.
I will make a list the things that must be collected.
Problem, how can I write all these things
if we don't know what it is called?
Just like that, I'm going ashore this afternoon.
I can stop by the library and ask the librarian
he knows what books might help.
- Do you want to go there, Joe? - I will be very happy.
Come on. Let's see what else we can find for museums.
Whoa!
Can someone open the door?
Whoa.
Oh, let me help.
The right time. Lunch is almost ready.
- Can you stay? - I...
Good. Then we can see the books together.
Can I do anything?
You are our first guest.
But you have to do your own dishes.
Oh no, he doesn't want to, Benny.
You shouldn't say something like that.
Just sit, Joe. I will bring you some shells.
How do you eat shellfish?
Use your fork to pull out shells.
Then, dip it in butter.
Oh! Oh! Like this, right?
Mmm. That's amazing, Jessie.
But I really want to help wash dishes.
OK. We will solve it faster
if we all do it together.
Then we can see the books.
My flowers!
BEACH
NUTS.
This is beach beans!
Whoa.
I want to find one.
Do you know that you can find out how old the sand dollar is
by counting the ring?
What's wrong, Henry?
Oh, nothing.
Just... how do you know a lot about this?
I should have picked it up here and there.
Oh, I'm having fun,
I didn't realize how late it was.
Thank you again.
This is very good.
Goodbye, Joe.
Good night, Benny.
I like to see these books.
They make me want to start in our museum.
What's up, Henry?
The rain is quite hard.
Try listening.
Rain will come somewhere.
There.
We can't let the stove get wet.
What's the problem, Jessie?
It's okay, Benny. You go back to sleep.
I can't. Rain comes in my window and my whole body.
What is happening?
Oh dear.
You have to get up, Benny.
I want to go home.
Very good and dry there.
Now Benny, don't be like that.
You're big now.
Benny, you can sleep on my bed.
I will make sure not there is more leakage.
Looks like a perfect day to work in our museum.
A perfect day for some warm cham chowder too.
Oh, but I need some onions from the garden,
and it flows out.
I will look for it.
I better do it now before this rain gets worse.
Hmm... My clothes will be soaked.
I have an idea.
Why don't you wear your swimsuit?
Smart too. What will we do without you?
There are shipments.
Mmm.
It seems embarrassing to press these beautiful flowers.
In winter, flowers outside will disappear,
while this will remain beautiful forever.
It's afternoon. I think the chowder is ready.
- This smell is extraordinary. - Mmm!
Mmm.
I don't mind raining at all.
I think your birds...
is the best thing in the museum, Henry.
Rain has stopped.
Let's explore all the way to the end of the island today.
Mountain!
Whoa!
Mountain clam shell.
It all collapses.
Broken, Benny.
Well, broken.
Damaged old shells.
There is nothing beautiful for our museum.
It's as if someone is sitting here for years,
removing shells.
Mysterious.
Come on, continue.
We are almost up to on the end of the island.
I... I don't think we can go further.
Look!
Little cave!
Benny?
Here! Come on!
It's like a small space.
Listen. Echo!
Watch thought he found shells.
Come see. What do you get there, kid?
Hah.
Hmm
I think that is the head of an old ax.
It's still sharp!
Henry, look!
Tide will come! Let's leave here!
Nobody knows where we are.
I'm afraid.
Don't talk, Benny. Just keep going.
A big wave is coming!
When arriving, all of us must dive below!
Hold on tight and don't let go.
Please! Henry!
- Wait, Benny! - Benny!
Henry!
We are lucky we came out.
We come out.
Thank you to Watch for that.
Everything is fine?
Hm?
No, we are afraid,
and almost dead.
What do you mean?
We crawl into the caves and the tide rises and almost catch us.
If Watch doesn't bark,
I'm not sure we will succeed.
Come on. Captain Daniel makes food for lunch.
That will warm you up.
Ah! That sounds good, Joe.
We find something in the cave
but we are not sure what that is.
This is the ax head.
I think that, but You seem sure.
Where did you find it?
Just past the pile the old shells on the end of the island.
There is a cave there. Benny found it.
Can you show me?
Oh no. I'm sorry I found it.
And I will never return.
Don't worry, Benny. we'll be fine if Joe is with us.
Let's take a break and give an opportunity to change.
Then, we will go see together.
Here is where we find the ax head.
But the wave has erased the hole.
We need to explore carefully so that we don't damage anything
we might find.
What is this?
Come see.
This is another part.
This is a cooking bowl!
How do you know?
The pieces match.
That tells us a lot.
I think my chicken bones tell me the most.
It's too big for chicken bones.
Maybe a horse bone.
I think that is a human bone, Benny.
Dry sand here.
Which means that the waves usually do not reach this height.
These bones are definitely found in a big storm.
Whatever happens here, it has long happened.
Why did you take pictures?
We need notes about all as we find.
Every detail will teach us something about history
from this island.
We must let the right person know before we dig again.
Ah, but we just found it, Joe.
He is for our museum.
I know, Benny, but if there is news about it,
people from the mainland come here looking for souvenirs,
and they will destroy the site.
I think we better keep things secret until we can give know your grandfather, okay?
Okay, Joe.
Listen.
It comes from the bottom of the dock.
Wow thank you.
You're too good.
Can I see it for a moment?
Sure.
Please and try it.
Oh I can't play it.
Are you sure you don't want to try?
I can show you how.
I have a feeling you might be good at it.
You play again, Joe.
I think medium fish sleep this morning.
I haven't caught anything yet.
Grandpa says when you think
You won't catch fish,
that is when you will catch it with certainty.
Oh, that works!
Wait, Benny.
I will!
I got it! I catch fish.
You can, Benny! That's Joe!
Oh, I hope he gets food.
Hi Joe!
Joe, hey Joe, look at my fish!
Wow, Benny! That's so big!
I think it's all on your list.
Thank you, Joe.
And one more thing.
Oh wow.
Gosh.
- Look at that! - It is beautiful.
I have time now, if you want to study.
I thought I'd study, Joe.
I will go with you!
No, you should continue fishing.
We haven't had enough fish for dinner,
- and you are our best fisherman. - It is true.
This, you are fishing.
Thank you, Henry.
Wake up! Get up! Grandpa will come today!
Huh?
Hey, come here!
We have to make it special for lunch today.
I'm sure he wants to eat the same thing we usually do.
Maybe he and I can go fishing.
But we might not catch anything.
Grandpa might not have time to fish.
Let's have dinner from our own garden.
Oh, that's a better idea.
At least we will know for sure we will have something to eat.
That must be him!
Grandpa! Grandfather! I am here!
I see you guys!
I caught two fish like that you taught me!
And that is real fish and Jessie baked it
and... and... and we eat it!
Incredible!
Grandpa!
Hmm
You have made this barn look good.
I remember all this.
Say, what's up there?
Can I see it?
Of course. But it's very hot there.
I don't mind.
Ah.
We usually call water mermaid's eyes.
Hmm
Does anyone tell you to make a museum like this?
No. That's our idea. Don't you like it?
I like it very much.
I do the same thing when I am your age.
I found big bones,
but Joe says we can't put it in our museum.
This is a secret.
Really?
Who is Joe?
A man who works for Captain Daniel.
Well, I understand.
Come back down. We can sit down.
I think that's a good idea.
Joe says it is a very old skeleton .
If people know, they will come and damage it.
A skull?
We find it in a cave,
near a large pile shell on the end of the island.
Ah.
I remember piles of shells since I was a kid.
Look, Grandpa.
Joe said they were from the past.
Hmm
Joe seems to know a lot of things.
I have something to show you too.
Now, what is this?
I'm afraid I can't, I haven't practiced for a long time.
Very pleasant see all this.
I want to show the best things to you.
What is that?
I want to show you Joe.
I think he went to the mainland this morning.
That's funny.
Because he must know Grandpa will come today.
I want to introduce it.
I want you to see Joe.
He is my best friend around the world.
So I also want to know him.
Skip the carrot, I don't want to.
You have done extraordinary work with the park.
Everything is very tasty.
I will come to this restaurant again.
Please... But you won't go home yet, I hope.
I hope I don't need to go home.
Much more fun are here with you.
Oh
But before I leave, I have something for each of you.
Where is my bag that I brought in?
Here it is.
Ah, thank you, Benny.
Only a few things that I think might be useful.
This is definitely useful when you explore.
Whoa. Wow,
Hi thank you.
I hope you will make some beautiful paintings
island painting for me.
Oh... I will paint it.
And this, for family chefs.
Hmm
Ah-hah.
This is for you, Benny.
Wow!
Vroom! Vroom! Vroom! Vroom!
Look, I'm Captain Daniel, drive a boat.
I hope you don't have to go.
Hmm
I'm sure I hope Joe can meet Grandpa.
- Me too, Benny. - I'm sure they will meet sometime.
What did you make, Jess?
Apple Pie.
But I have to use this bottle as a grinder.
I hope this can.
I will open it.
I'm sorry. Uh, I don't mean to bother you.
Please enter.
I went to the cottage near the dock but no one was at home.
Then I see smoke from the chimney here.
Oh
I'm sorry. I have to introduce myself.
My name is Lonan Browning.
I am Henry.
Nice to meet you, sir.
I am looking for a friend of mine.
He has disappeared, and I worry about him.
I heard that he might live on Alden Island.
This is Alden island, right?
Indeed, but I worry you have come
in vain, Mr. Browning.
There are no people on the island besides us,
Captain Daniel and Joe.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
I think I finally found it.
I guess I have to keep looking.
Wait, as long as you're here,
why don't you stay and help us eat our first apple cake.
It smells really good.
Well, let's do that.
Oh, it looks good.
Hey, guest first, Mr. Watch.
Thank you.
Mmm. This is delicious.
Do you know Joe is my best friend around the world?
All except Jessie, and maybe Watch and Captain Daniel,
and of course, Violet and Henry,
and my grandfather.
You have many good friends.
Joe can play the violin.
Is that so?
He also knows about seaweed and shells
and arrows.
Hmm
Your Joe knows a lot.
Do you know where he is?
He might come out on the boat, helping Captain Daniel.
Why?
Well, my friend knows a lot about arrows too.
I have a feeling maybe your friend and my friend
... maybe the same person.
Oh
Can you give Joe this card when you meet him?
This has my number, so he can call me if he wants.
Thank you again.
You're very good for sharing an amazing cake.
- Mmm. - Goodbye.
Morning, Benny.
Morning, Joe.
Are hermit crabs, starfish, and keen to go to heaven?
Uh...
I don't know, Ben.
Answer correctly, Joe.
I think it should be there is enough room
for all beings in heaven,
as long as people don't have the final decision .
Grandpa allows me to invite a friend to the island today.
That's good.
Yes. Captain Daniel will deliver it now.
Can you help us make fire so we can bake marshmallows?
I will be happy. Let's collect some wood.
Oh, they come!
See you on the beach!
Mike!
Hey, Big Ben!
Watch and Spotty are friends.
Spotty is much bigger than Watch
and stronger too.
Watch maybe small but he is fast.
Mmm.
Let's race our dogs and find out.
Good idea!
Willing...
Ready... ayoo!
Find Joe, Watch! Find Joe!
Hello you there, Watch...
and your friends.
The children turned out to be suitable.
Spotty gets there first.
Not him first.
He doesn't even know the way.
Benny, don't start fights at our picnic.
You started this fight, Benny.
I didn't start it!
Yes, you too!
You two stop fighting,
or we will end picnic now
and send Mike home.
That's not fair!
Ow!
Do you see what happened when you were angry?
You have kicked a shell that broke and hurt your big toe.
Benny, please get me first aid box.
Okay, Henry.
Let me bandage it.
This will close your wound but you have to walk slowly
... for a while.
Ah, it looks fine for me.
Come on, Mike, let's explore.
Please !! Please!!
There is a fall! Keep watching him!
Please!
Come back, Joe.
Joe caught it.
I think that is Pat.
Who is Pat?
He is my brother.
He is 11 years old.
He knows I will come here today.
Do you know who the other boys are?
Maybe Johnny.
He knows about the rowboat he can get.
But he doesn't know how to use it.
That is not his. They just took it.
Do you mean they stole it?
He will be fine.
A little wet and scared.
Let's bring him to on fire to warm up.
You're lucky Joe is a good swimmer.
We will never ride the boat again.
No, I don't believe you will be good.
Here, Pat, this will warm you up.
I will say. It's burning!
Wait, everybody.
Goodbye, Benny!
What do you cry, Benny?
I won't cry anything.
Who is crying? Not me!
Spotty can run faster than Watch.
Don't listen to him.
He doesn't matter too.
I hope he will come every day.
No!
I think we can be together without anyone else at all for a while.
You don't call other people too, right?
Oh no. He is just one of the family.
Am I doing something wrong?
No, the wind has just shifted on us.
We can't control the wind, but we can adjust the screen.
When I give a signal, You pull the lever.
Good.
Now!
Wait a minute!
Wow!
This is very fun!
Joe, I'm thinking,
Do you think I can be an explorer when I'm getting older?
What I mean is, can someone go somewhere far away? and find old bones and objects for a job?
I have heard it.
Hey, I know the tricks old explorer.
First, you find a Big Dipper.
Then, find two stars
which forms the edge of a Dipper cup.
There and there.
If you imagine a line straight through the two stars,
it will point to the brightest star in Little Dipper,
right at the end of the handle.
That's Polaris,
North Star.
It always points to the right north.
Know the secrets of finding North Star,
and you will know how find the way home,
even on the darkest nights.
You two are busy this morning.
Watch does most of the work.
Good boy, Watch.
Did you forget what day ?
No.
Yes.
Maybe.
What day is this, Henry?
Who forgot their own birthday?
I forgot.
Now you remember, what do you want for a gift?
- Cream! - You mean ice cream?
No, I mean cream in a bottle, like milk.
A large bottle, not a small one.
That is a strange type of gift.
Do you want to drink it?
No, I want to put it on some blackberries, like Peter Rabbit.
Okay, okay then.
One big cream bottle.
Happy birthday, Benny.
Hi Joe! This is my birthday!
Yes I know. Violet has told me.
What about the birthday concert?
Will you play too, Violet?
Yes. If you want me to.
An amazing gift! Can we hear it now?
Ready?
- Good, Violet. - Great.
I can listen to it all day.
John!
Mr. Browning?
I'm so glad I finally found you.
His name is Joe, not John.
I must know, he is my best friend.
Yes, you told me when I was here before.
But he was my friend before he became your friend.
He can have two best friends.
Well, that's fair.
Do you mind if I talk to our friend for a moment?
I think that's okay.
Are you okay, John?
You just disappeared after the accident.
Accident? What accident?
Good...
I work for the museum Mr. Browning in New Mexico.
One day, I explore in the mountains,
when the stones fall in front of me...
- Whoa! - Oh wow.
I fell and my head hit hard enough.
The stone is as big as a goose egg.
Gosh.
I don't remember much for several weeks.
This island is one of the first memories I know.
I think this might be a quiet place for my recovery.
and think about everything.
I'm sorry that I disappointed you.
Oh, that's fine.
You don't disappoint anyone.
And as soon as you're ready, I want you to go back to work.
I'm glad to hear you say it,
but I have to talk with my uncle first,
if he still wants to see me.
He always worries you.
I feel bad not to tell earlier.
He will be more angry when he knows
I have been here all time without letting him know.
How do you know about this island?
Yes, and who is your uncle?
She sounds scary.
You don't know who John is, right?
I think I have to be the person who told them.
Joe is my middle name.
My full name is John Joseph Alden.
I'm your cousin.
What?
Our cousin?
- What? - Is it true?
Yes. Your father and grandfather are brothers.
That's it! That's what I want to remember.
Grandfather on old photos in the photo album,
You are very similar to him.
Yes, we are all the same.
We are both stubborn and We don't always get along well.
When I want to work for Mr. Browning,
he wants me to stay.
But I'm angry and still leave.
I am also angry and run away too.
You run to the carriage in Grandpa's
backyard and that's only until you're hungry.
That is still taken into account.
I'm very angry, but now I don't even remember why.
Well, running away doesn't solve my problem.
And need a hard knock on the head to understand the lesson.
And now, I think I want to return home to continue my life.
That is, if my cousin doesn't mind.
Objection? That is the best thing.
It is better to immediately tell Grandpa.
He will come today, for Benny's birthday.
We can tell him together.
Wait a minute. I think we have to be careful.
He thinks he lost you.
News like this can be a surprise to a man his age.
Well, what can we do?
He will know me as soon as he sees me.
I think I have a way to say to him so it's not so sudden.
But you must still not be seen at first.
Okay, let's try.
We must be fast. Grandpa is coming soon.
Grandpa! Grandfather!
- Oop. Watch Out. - Grandpa!
Happy birthday, my child.
Is your vein alright, Grandpa?
Huh? Venous blood vessels?
Yes. You know, some people have cute blood vessels,
so when they hear something very good,
suddenly, they fall and die!
Hmm
I'm sure the good news won't kill me.
Good, because I got a surprise.
Oh, this, Benny, take this. This is your birthday lunch.
What? Oh! I could!
Uh oh.
I think Benny is right about getting a surprise,
No, Grandpa?
Maybe for some people.
But if I get good news, I don't want to miss that pleasure.
That's good.
Now, think about the most beautiful surprises you can get.
What is that?
I guess it's not will be a problem.
That may be someone.
You can't die because you promised.
What is this good news?
Come on, Grandpa. Joe is very worried.
Joe? Hmm
Why are you waving?
Huh?
John?
Is that really you?
This is my life, Uncle James.
When Mr. Browning came to me and told me what happened...
I'm very worried.
Whoo!
I'm almost desperate.
I am very sorry.
Does not make sense.
Why come here and not see me?
I want to, and I almost do it,
but I'm afraid.
Why are you afraid to go home?
When we fight, I'm not sure you want to see me again.
And honestly, I'm not sure I really want to go back.
But then, I know my cousin.
Being around them helps me to see things more clearly.
They have an effect on people.
I want to fix it, if it's not too late.
You can't just cut all years like a tangled fishing line
and throw it away.
- Hmm. - Can we eat?
Good idea, Benny.
Come on, Grandpa,
Let's celebrate Benny's birthday.
Yes of course.
The toy Watch is on my cake?
Here it is, Benny.
No thanks. I just want blackberries and cream.
Same as Peter Rabbit.
Only Peter Rabbit doesn't get it.
Don't you remember? He is naughty.
Finally, Peter Rabbit has blackberries and creams.
I got two surprises for my birthday:
a bottle of cream and a new cousin.
Come home and we will try to solve everything.
Thank you, Uncle James.
I want it more than anything.
I have never seen the season the heat goes so fast.
I feel like I just arrived here.
I will miss this place. I don't want summer to end.
Whoa! Does he often do it?
No, not often.
He has forgotten it.
One day, he will grow up.
Stop crying.
Look, Benny, don't you remember?
Joe will come back too.
- Don't scare him anymore. - Oh, yes!
I can't wait to show our car cars!
I want that, but I have no certainty.
I still have to solve the problem with your grandfather.
This island must be full of surprises.
Surprise Island.
That is the perfect name for this place, Jessie.
But I have never found any assets on this island.
No? I've found it.
Well, like that.
I won't cry.
Good for you, Benny.
Keep thinking about how lonely grandfather is.
Yes, and I want to go home now.
I want to sleep in my real bed.
My bed is also good for me.
Goodbye, barn.
See you next summer.
Where is Joe?
He said he would come back for say goodbye.
Does he run again?
Grandpa would want him to stay.
Joe! Joe!
Oh, I don't need to worry too much.
Besides, we have to go now or we will be late
.... meet your grandfather.
Thank you for everything, Captain.
Now, I hope you all go back to the island again,
... as soon as possible.
Certainly.
Good.
We got eight lobsters!
And the captain makes us roll shrimp!
And I have to fish with traps!
We have to stop first...
and you can tell me all about that.
Should we ask about Joe?
I think he will tell us if there is something to tell.
Ah, here it is.
Hey.
Geez. Is that named for you, Grandpa?
It's named for our family.
It's been a long time here.
Hello, Mr. Alden. Nice to meet you again.
Has the new director arrived?
He is on his way, sir.
Joe!
Are you the museum director?
Yes. That was Uncle James's idea.
Does this mean you don't want to explore again?
No, actually, I will lead exploration on Surprise Island.
And from time to time, I will do another expedition.
But the rest of the time, I will be here.
We do it because it's what our family does.
You don't look like Joe anymore.
You look like John.
Thank you, Benny.
I think.
Follow me. You will love this exhibition.
Do you collect all of this yourself, Grandpa?
- Wow! Very neat! - Wow!
Your bird is the same as ours.
Yes they are.
Jessie?
Do you call me, Benny?
Yes.
I said Joe will stay with us.
He is my best friend around the world.
Yes, I know him.
I mean, everything includes you, Jessie,
and Violet and Grandpa.
And Watch?
Yes, Watch and Henry
and Captain Daniel.