Hey everybody, Telly Monster here.

As you can plainly see, I'm here at home.

I've made myself a little fort.

It's where I go when I need alone time.

My mom is nearby in case I get scared

and need a hug.

You there, Mom?

- [Mom] Right here, honey.

You need anything?

- Uh, no thanks.

Hey, do we have anymore batteries?

- [Mom] Yeah, plenty.

You need one?

- Mm, no, no, I'm still good.

- [Mom] You hungry yet?

- Getting there.

I'm making a movie for my friends.

They're also at home.

- [Mom] Say hi to them for me.

- My mom says hi.

I'm here under the covers because I feel comfortable here.

And safe.

You know, you can make your own fort.

Maybe we could call them com-forts.

(laughs)

It could be that favorite comfortable old chair of yours,

or that space between the couch and the wall,

or just an upside-down chair.

All you need is a blanket, couple of pillows,

flashlight here, and maybe a snack, and you're all set.

You know, sometimes my mom makes the best fort.

She'll sit there on the couch, hold out her arms,

and say, come into my office.

That's a time we can talk about anything.

Or nothing.

Just us.

(sighs)

Hey Mom, do we have any tomato soup?

- [Mom] Sure do.

Come on out and we'll make it together.

- All right!

(laughs)

Hey everybody, it'll be okay.

And everything's a little better after some tomato soup.

See ya.

(laughs)

Man, is it bright out here!

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