43. Hike
Panel 1
The guys are hanging out in school.
Evan: (Pouting) My dad wants to go hiking with me.
Panel 2
Miguel: (Excited) Sounds fun! Where are you guys going? Can I come along?
Panel 3
Evan: Do you really want to wander aimlessly around in the woods for a whole day?
Panel 4
Miguel: (Thrilled) Yeah!
Evan: (Confused) For real?
44. Hike II
Panel 1
Evan, Evan’s father, and Miguel are on a hiking trip! Evan’s father and Miguel are standing up on the ledge of a rocky cliff, with the sun rising triumphantly behind them.
Mr. Rogers: (Booming voice) Ah the great outdoors!
Panel 2
Miguel: Isn’t it great? The smell of trees?
Panel 3
Mr. Rogers: The warmth of the sun? The cool morning breeze?
Miguel: The colorful butterflies and bees?
Panel 4
Mr. Rogers: (With a single tear in his eye) That’s right son.
Evan: (Aside, annoyed) …
45. Hike III
Panel 1
Evan, Miguel and Evan’s dad hike past a scenic view. There is a unicorn.
Miguel: Is that a unicorn?
Panel 2
Evan, Miguel and Evan’s dad walk closer to a unicorn nibbling on tender shoots of grass. There is a tiger or whatever hiding nearby.
Miguel: It’s so beautiful! Wow!
Panel 3
Evan, Miguel and Evan’s watch as the unicorn gets mauled by a tiger.
Miguel: Oh no…
Panel 4
Evan: (Very concerned) Is this path safe?
Miguel: Poor unicorn…
Mr. Rogers: That’s the circle of life son.
46. Hike IV
Panel 1
Evan, Evan’s father, and Miguel finish their hiking trip! Evan’s father and Miguel are standing up on the ledge of a rocky cliff, with the sun setting triumphantly before them.
Mr. Rogers: (Booming voice) Ah the great outdoors!
Panel 2
Miguel: Wasn’t it great? The flowers smelled sweet!
Panel 3
Mr. Rogers: I loved the crunch of dried leaves beneath our feet.
Miguel: Being one with nature is truly a treat! Nothing else can compete!
Panel 4
The wind blows. Evan’s dad places a hand on Miguel’s shoulder.
Mr. Rogers: (With a single tear in his eye) Oh, if only you were my son…
Evan is standing in the back.
47. Hike V
Panel 1
Evan and his dad return home.
Panel 2
Mr. Rogers: You know, you should try to be a little more like your friend Miguel.
Evan: (Sighing) …
Panel 3
Mr. Rogers: He could keep up with the pace I set. He knew a lot about flowers. Overall he was excited about hiking.
Panel 4
Evan heads upstairs.
Evan: (Sarcastically) Sorry I’m not the son you wanted.
Mr. Rogers: (Angrily) …