Theodore And The Bridge

One day, Theodore went out into the ocean to welcome a big ship. Before he did so, he went under Benjamin, the giant bridge. "Hey, Theodore!" shouted Benjamin. "Good morning," said Theodore in his bright, smiling face.

"Do you see that strange thing out there?" asked Benjamin. "Yes," replied Theodore, "That is cargo ship out there. I am going to tow it in myself. The Dispatcher says I'm strong enough now." "Oh, now be careful," replied Benjamin. Tooting his whistle, Theodore raced off to the ship.

He was careful not to bump it. It had a very tall mast, almost as tall as Benjamin Bridge. Benjamin watched as the ship came into the harbor. "Well, there is something you don't see everyday," said Benjamin, "The ship-." Suddenly, the tall mast was right in front of Benjamin.

"OH NO!" Shouted Benjamin as the mast came towards him. But the mast wasn't tall enough to hit Benjamin. The mast went under Benjamin. Benjamin was shaking in fear as Theodore towed the ship into the harbor.

Later that day, when Hank was towing Brunswick out to the oil factory, Benjamin Bridge shouted at Hank, "Hey! Watch that thing!" "Whoa, I never seen or hear bridges done that," Hank said to himself. Hank and Brunswick tow away as fast as they could. "What with them?"

Later, Digby, the cable ship was just getting his new cables. "DO NOT GO UNDER ME WITH PIPES!" Shouted Benjamin at Digby. "What his problem?" asked Digby to himself, "I don't have any pipes, just getting new cables." Digby just steamed on into the harbor, ignoring Benjamin.

Hank told George all about Benjamin. "Benjamin had turned mean," explained Hank. "Must had an attitude problem," said George. "He just shouted at me," continued Hank. Theodore was near by, hearing what Hank said.

"It must be the tall mast on the big ship," Theodore said to himself, "It must frightened Benjamin." "Maybe he needs a storm," suggested George. "No, not that," replied Hank. As George and Hank were telling each other what to do with Benjamin, Theodore raced off for Benjamin.

"Benjamin, what's going on?" asked Theodore. "It's these ships!" Quivered Benjamin," I'm scared that the ship's giant masts may hit me! I don't want to get crushed!" Theodore understand Benjamin was afraid that a ship's tall mast may hit Benjamin. He had an Idea. "Benjamin," said Theodore, I'll help you face your fears." Theodore hurried off to get Foduck.

Foduck was with Emily. Together, they were towing Chester, the cargo ship into the Harbor. Theodore told Foduck about his plan. "Uh, Theodore," said Foduck, "Are you sure that is a good idea?" Theodore said yes, and together, they set off, passing Bedford the buoy, and out of the harbor. Foduck brought a long barge and what rise up from it was a tall mast, but not tall enough. "Do you think this will make Benjamin face his fears," asked Foduck. "We don't have a choice," explained Theodore, "We have to do this."

Together, they set out back to the harbor, but very quiet. Benjamin was asleep when Theodore and Foduck dieseled in. "You're sure about this?" asked Foduck.

Emily came in to see what Theodore was doing. Theodore told Emily to watch and learn. Theodore started to move towards Benjamin Bridge. When Benjamin woke up, he saw the mast heading towards him. "AHHHHHH!" cried Benjamin in horror, "Don't hit me!" But the mast went under Benjamin. He sighed in relief as the mast went along. Emily watched the entire thing.

Later that day, Theodore was resting when Emily, Foduck and Digby came to see him. "Theodore, what were you thinking?" shouted Digby. "Well, an Idea of how to help Benjamin," explained Theodore. But however, it worked. Benjamin did not shout at anyone again. Now all the boat can do their works without any problems. But however, Theodore felt that he forgot something, but whatever it is, he will remember it soon.