Jimmy+Chen

In the forest lives two best friends, Fred the otter and Jonny the squirrel. Both Fred and Jonny have their favorite balls. Jonny keeps his at home while Fred carries it with him.

Fred and Jonny play together everyday. They love to splash around in the stream, but Jonny is not a strong swimmer.

Walking to the stream one day, Fred and Jonny noticed that there was a strong current. Jonny, however, thought nothing of it and decided to jump in the stream anyway.

Afper playing around for a while, Jonny lost his footing. The powerful current of the stream swept him away. Fred instantly dove in after his best friend.

A good swimmer, Fred was able to grab ahold of Jonny. Holding on with one paw proved difficult. Try as he might, he could not pull Jonny out of the water.

Hesitantly, Fred let go of his favorite ball and grabbed Jonny's tail with both paws. Fred was then able to drag Jonny out of the water.

Out of the water, Fred raced back to the stream. His ball was gone, taken away by the stream. Fren sat down and began to cry.

Jonny felt bad for Fred. He ran home and got his favorite ball. Finding Fred still crying, Jonny gave his ball to Fred.

Fred's face lit up. He thought this ball was even better than his old one. Fred was really happy.

The sun was coming down and it was time to go home. Jonny and Fred walked home together, Fred with his new favorite ball in paw.