Saige Paints the Sky Page #6

I want things to be the

way they were last year.

You know what?

I think I'd better get home.

Gabi, don't go!

Saige, it's going to be okay.

No!

Saige!

So, what do you think?

I think it's amazing.

Well, just think, in a few

weeks Tessa, you and I

will be up here in your

balloon at the Fiesta.

I'm not so sure about Tessa.

Why? What happened?

Dad, it's just...

Things have been

so weird lately.

I just don't understand

why everything has to change.

Yeah, well,

change can be scary.

It's easier to stay

with what we're used to.

But staying with

the same old thing

would get pretty

boring after a while, right?

Being friends with

Tessa was never boring.

Neither was Mimi

before she got hurt.

Of course not.

That's not what I meant.

Look, you're right.

Change can be really,

really hard.

But you know, sometimes

change can be good.

You know how I plot my course

before I go up in the balloon?

You mean how you try

to plot your course.

You never end up

going where you planned.

Ouch. That's cold.

But it's true.

And that's because

I can't plot

where the wind will blow.

I have to let it take me

where it wants to go.

And you know, a lot of

times, I end up someplace

way, way cooler than I

had ever, ever expected.

The wind has literally

pushed me in new directions.

Some people, they prefer

to stay on the ground.

That way, they can always

tell where they're going.

But me?

I'll take my

chances with the wind,

up here in the clouds, any day.

But what about Mimi?

Mimi will always be Mimi.

Even if she doesn't end up exactly

the way that she used to be.

She just needs to know that...

Well, she needs to know

that you'll love her.

You'll accept her,

no matter what.

You understand, sweetie?

Okay then.

Now what do you say we see

where the wind takes us?

Gabi, wait.

Hey.

I'm...

I'm sorry you had to see me

freak out like that at Mimi's.

I'm not the best when it comes

to changing all the time.

I really hope you forgive me.

It's okay. I get it.

Moving to a new school

is a big thing for me, too.

It's been hard to get used to.

Well, it seems like

you're dealing

with change way

better than I am.

I'm happy you moved here.

Me, too.

Come on. Race you to class.

Hi, Mimi.

Hello.

I'm sorry about

what I said the other day.

I shouldn't have

gotten mad like that.

I get that you need to do

things in your own time.

And whatever you need,

I'll always be here for you.

I love you.

I love you, too.

And even though you can't actually

be at the parade with me,

you'll still be with me.

You know what I mean?

I know exactly what you mean.

You gotta keep your

arms straight, Saige.

The scarves keep

getting tangled.

We've been out here for a long time.

We can try again tomorrow.

No. I have to keep trying.

Wow.

I think that's the best thing

you've ever painted.

You're really talented.

Thanks.

I hope it's okay

that I came by.

I know you used to like it when

I'd come hang out

while you painted.

But now...

Look, you were right about

the idea for the fundraiser.

I was?

I was in choir today,

and I got so caught up

with the new

harmonies we learned.

And then I started thinking

how awful it would be if I

didn't have music class anymore.

And I realized

I'd be feeling just like

you're feeling

about not having art.

It doesn't feel good.

I know it doesn't.

We should work together.

Really?

But what about Dylan?

I'm sorry I didn't think about

how that would make you feel

if I started hanging

out with Dylan more.

I guess I just didn't realize

what that would be like

until I saw you and Gabi finishing

each other's sentences.

I got...

I got jealous.

You did?

Yeah. I mean, you and I

are supposed to do that.

And I should have

told you how I felt

instead of

exploding the way I did.

I'm sorry, too.

Thanks.

So, are you still mad at me?

How could I stay mad at you?

Now the only thing left for me

to worry about

is the fundraiser.

And the $5,000.

Yeah, speaking of that.

Dylan messed it all up.

She went so hard core that pretty

much everyone dropped out.

- No way.

- Yeah.

That's why it's even more

important that we work together.

That sounds great.

But without an idea for a fundraiser,

there's nothing to work on.

- Is that Mimi's?

- Yeah.

She was painting

it for the Fiesta.

- Well, it's even better than last year's.

- Yeah.

But she didn't get

to finish it before her fall.

So now not only Mimi will miss the

Fiesta, but so will her painting.

Wait.

I've got an idea.

Hey, guys. How's it going?

It's going amazing.

- Let me hear some.

- Okay.

Love it!

Keep up the good work, guys.

Right. Okay. See you.

- See you.

- From the top?

Hey.

Do you want to help?

Really? You want me to help?

Sure.

We haven't got a lot of time, and you

already know parts of the dance.

I know everyone's

mad at me right now.

Guess I can't blame them.

Look, I'm sorry for trying

to take over everything.

I just get excited

and want to make sure

I get to be included in things.

And then, when I get nervous,

I try to cover it

up by making jokes.

Wait. You get nervous?

Of course.

Especially around you.

Me? Why?

Because I know you and Tessa

have this epic friendship thing.

That made me jealous.

But I was jealous of you.

I'm really sorry

I blew up at you.

And I should have

told you how I felt

instead of complaining

behind your back.

I could probably learn a few

things about speaking up from you.

Oh, I can so help you in

that department. For sure.

Thanks.

Why don't you go over and have

Tessa teach you the new song?

Come on.

Okay.

So what are we doing here?

We're learning a song.

- Yeah.

- So...

The 16th Annual

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

would like to welcome balloonists

from around the globe.

Come and see the skies

filled with brilliant color.

We can do this, right?

It's just like doing it in Mimi's

corral in front of Tessa and Gabi,

times 100.

- There she is.

- Oh, yeah. There she is.

You're here.

I couldn't miss the debut

of my granddaughter.

You're walking.

I wanted to surprise you.

Luis made me

this beautiful cane.

Or as I prefer to call it,

my fancy walking stick.

I couldn't just leave it gathering

dust in my living room.

I'm so glad you're here.

But I'm also really nervous.

There are a lot of people here.

What if I freak out again?

And I don't think I'll be

able to do the scarf trick.

Hon, just being here

is an accomplishment.

If you don't do the

scarf trick, who cares?

You've already

succeeded in my book.

Thanks, Mimi.

No.

I'm the one

who needs to thank you.

For what?

For this.

They're incredible.

I've never seen you

draw like this before.

You inspired me, Saige.

You're my muse.

I am?

You reminded me that there's...

There's still a lot

of fight left in me.

Thanks to you.

Welcome, one and all, to the 16th

Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

- This is so exciting.

- I know!

As you all may have heard,

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