WEBVTT - Levis Compassionate Heart 0:00:00.480 --> 0:00:02.759 Welcome in everyone to Lively Lewis Stories. 0:00:03.080 --> 0:00:05.840 That's right, We're back with even more awesome adventures with 0:00:05.960 --> 0:00:06.720 Levi and Ivy. 0:00:07.000 --> 0:00:09.719 Set your storytime eater too fun and get ready to 0:00:09.800 --> 0:00:11.000 join the Lively Lewis crew. 0:00:11.160 --> 0:00:14.120 All you need is your imagination and we go. 0:00:15.000 --> 0:00:17.800 I can't wait, you see, we're my story to just 0:00:17.920 --> 0:00:23.200 good day. Have you ever wanted to get more Lively Lewis. 0:00:22.880 --> 0:00:25.160 In your life, Well we've got you covered. 0:00:25.440 --> 0:00:28.760 Grab an adult and zoom over to Livelylewishop dot. 0:00:28.560 --> 0:00:30.960 Com or just click on the link in our show notes. 0:00:31.200 --> 0:00:35.319 Enough about that, let's get too today's super Live Way 0:00:35.400 --> 0:00:40.760 Lewis story. That day at school, Levi and all his 0:00:40.880 --> 0:00:44.640 friends couldn't wait until recess. It wasn't because they'd be 0:00:44.640 --> 0:00:47.400 playing a new game or because recess was longer that 0:00:47.479 --> 0:00:50.519 day than normal. The reason Levi and the rest of 0:00:50.560 --> 0:00:53.320 the school was excited was because of the annual rock 0:00:53.400 --> 0:00:55.680 and roller skate night that was coming up in just 0:00:55.800 --> 0:00:59.040 one week. Each year, Levi and Ivy's school ran a 0:00:59.080 --> 0:01:02.680 roller skating night with food, games, raffle prize is skating 0:01:02.760 --> 0:01:06.160 of course, and oh yeah, one other little thing. Only 0:01:06.240 --> 0:01:10.080 the biggest contest to take place all year the best 0:01:10.120 --> 0:01:13.800 skate Trick contest. One winner was picked in each grade, 0:01:13.840 --> 0:01:15.760 and it was the most sought after title in the 0:01:15.840 --> 0:01:19.639 whole school. Levi had always been pretty close to winning 0:01:19.680 --> 0:01:22.399 every year, but he never quite managed to pull off 0:01:22.400 --> 0:01:25.840 the best skating trick in his grade. That title went 0:01:25.840 --> 0:01:29.360 to his friend Liam. Liam was an excellent skater and 0:01:29.480 --> 0:01:32.600 always managed to spend more, jump higher, and skate faster 0:01:32.680 --> 0:01:36.280 than Levi to grab that title every year. But this 0:01:36.400 --> 0:01:39.040 year would be different because this year the school decided 0:01:39.040 --> 0:01:40.880 to change things up a bit and have a team 0:01:40.920 --> 0:01:44.000 trick competition as well. Levi knew that if he and 0:01:44.040 --> 0:01:47.920 Liam worked together, they couldn't lose. The bell finally rang 0:01:47.960 --> 0:01:50.280 after what seemed like an eternity, and Levi and his 0:01:50.320 --> 0:01:52.800 friends ran to the cafeteria, but they were all too 0:01:52.800 --> 0:01:55.840 excited to eat. Instead, they decided to talk all about 0:01:55.840 --> 0:01:58.400 the tricks they were working on for the roller skating contest. 0:01:58.720 --> 0:02:02.720 I'm thinking of trying in a triple twirl, said Levi's 0:02:02.720 --> 0:02:06.120 friend Ava. Oh, that's nothing compared to the jump wheel 0:02:06.160 --> 0:02:11.359 grab I'm planning to try, added Levi's other friend Brody. Well, 0:02:11.520 --> 0:02:15.640 good luck to both of you, Levi began, but Liam 0:02:15.680 --> 0:02:18.919 and I are setting our sights on the team trick trophy. 0:02:20.000 --> 0:02:22.280 But it actually wasn't a trophy. It was an ice 0:02:22.320 --> 0:02:25.079 cream for a month in the school cafeteria. Any ice 0:02:25.120 --> 0:02:29.560 cream novelty you could imagine ice cream sandwiches, chocolate chip 0:02:29.600 --> 0:02:33.040 ice cream cookie bites, double icy flavor pops, and so 0:02:33.200 --> 0:02:37.680 much more. Levi loved ice cream even more than roller 0:02:37.720 --> 0:02:40.920 skating and couldn't wait to take home that sweet prize. 0:02:41.400 --> 0:02:44.360 Liam and I are gonna try a synchronized crossover jump 0:02:44.400 --> 0:02:47.040 and spin, said Levi with a big smile on his face. 0:02:47.360 --> 0:02:50.679 We'll skate together around the rink gaining speed, then all 0:02:50.680 --> 0:02:53.760 skate ahead just a little bit. Liam interrupted, cross in 0:02:53.760 --> 0:02:56.000 front of Levi and we'll both jump and spin in 0:02:56.040 --> 0:02:59.360 the air before landing right next to each other again, 0:03:00.000 --> 0:03:04.000 exclaimed Levi and Liam. Together, we can't lose, said Levi. 0:03:04.840 --> 0:03:07.120 We're going to practice without our skates at recess to 0:03:07.160 --> 0:03:09.840 get our timing down. Then we'll head over to the 0:03:09.880 --> 0:03:12.440 skating rink after school to try it out on our wheels, 0:03:12.880 --> 0:03:16.760 added Liam. Just as all of Levi's friends were comparing 0:03:16.760 --> 0:03:20.520 their contest tricks, their school principal walked into the cafeteria 0:03:20.520 --> 0:03:22.520 and asked everyone to quiet down because he had an 0:03:22.560 --> 0:03:26.359 announcement to make. He grabbed the cafeteria microphone and said 0:03:26.360 --> 0:03:30.960 hello to all the Studentshem I know you're all excited 0:03:30.960 --> 0:03:33.480 to get outside for recess, but I have a special 0:03:33.520 --> 0:03:38.080 announcement to make, began the principal. Actually, it's more of 0:03:38.160 --> 0:03:42.600 an introduction. As he said this, Levi's teacher, Missus Moore, 0:03:42.720 --> 0:03:45.640 walked into the cafeteria, holding the door wide open behind her. 0:03:46.040 --> 0:03:48.000 I would all like you to join me in welcoming 0:03:48.000 --> 0:03:50.800 a new student to our school family, said the principal. 0:03:51.440 --> 0:03:56.000 This is Billy. As the principal said Billy's name, he 0:03:56.160 --> 0:03:59.400 motioned toward the cafeteria door that Missus Moore was holding open. 0:04:00.080 --> 0:04:01.839 All the kids turn their heads to see who would 0:04:01.840 --> 0:04:05.200 be walking in, but what they saw was not what 0:04:05.240 --> 0:04:09.200 they expected. Billy was in a wheelchair. Levi didn't think 0:04:09.240 --> 0:04:11.600 anything of it. He had seen so many people in 0:04:11.640 --> 0:04:14.480 wheelchairs before, and he knew they could do anything he 0:04:14.520 --> 0:04:17.680 could do, just maybe sometimes with a little help or 0:04:17.720 --> 0:04:21.040 in a different way. But Billy was the first kid 0:04:21.080 --> 0:04:23.760 at Levi's school to be in a wheelchair, so for 0:04:23.839 --> 0:04:27.119 some kids it was their first time seeing this. Let's 0:04:27.120 --> 0:04:31.560 all say hello to Billy, said the principal. Hello Billy, 0:04:32.160 --> 0:04:35.719 said the entire cafeteria all together like a chorus. I 0:04:35.760 --> 0:04:38.360 know you'll all make Billy feel welcome in our school. 0:04:38.560 --> 0:04:42.000 The principal added. Billy is joining Missus Moore's class and 0:04:42.040 --> 0:04:45.000 will meet his new classmates after recess. Have a great 0:04:45.000 --> 0:04:48.360 rest of your day, everyone. Levi was so excited to 0:04:48.360 --> 0:04:50.679 have a new kid in his class. He was excited 0:04:50.680 --> 0:04:53.159 to meet Billy after recess and went back to talking 0:04:53.160 --> 0:04:56.200 with Liam about their skating trick. But as he did that, 0:04:56.360 --> 0:04:59.400 he noticed that Liam was giggling with Brody and Eva. 0:05:00.040 --> 0:05:02.920 That's so funny, Levi asked. He loved a good joke. 0:05:03.600 --> 0:05:06.880 Oh nothing, just figure we better practice twice as hard 0:05:06.880 --> 0:05:11.520 if Billy joins the skating contest, laughed Liam. With wheels 0:05:11.520 --> 0:05:14.279 that big, he's sure to roll right over the competition. 0:05:15.080 --> 0:05:19.760 Everyone laughed except for Levi. What's funny about that? He asked, 0:05:19.839 --> 0:05:22.000 looking confused and a bit disappointed in the way his 0:05:22.040 --> 0:05:26.240 friends were acting. Come on, Levi, Liam said, lighten up. 0:05:26.640 --> 0:05:28.800 I'm just saying because he's in a wheelchair, he's got 0:05:28.839 --> 0:05:32.680 an advantage. He's literally on wheels all the time. I 0:05:32.680 --> 0:05:36.240 don't know that it's an advantage, said Levi. It's how 0:05:36.279 --> 0:05:39.600 he gets around because he obviously can't walk. I don't 0:05:39.640 --> 0:05:41.520 think it's nice to make fun of someone for needing 0:05:41.560 --> 0:05:44.720 to use a wheelchair. Levi. You don't even know this kid. 0:05:44.760 --> 0:05:47.720 Why are you standing up for him? Asked Liam. We're 0:05:47.760 --> 0:05:52.240 just having fun, that's just it, Levi began, it's not funny. 0:05:52.720 --> 0:05:55.120 Billy doesn't know anyone at our school. How would you 0:05:55.160 --> 0:05:57.479 feel if you were in his position and someone was 0:05:57.520 --> 0:06:01.320 making fun of your glasses? Hey, hey, that's not cool. 0:06:01.680 --> 0:06:05.520 I need my glasses to see, said Liam quickly. And 0:06:05.720 --> 0:06:09.880 Billy needs his wheelchair to get around, replied Levi. Liam 0:06:09.880 --> 0:06:12.920 looked upset, like Levi was ruining his fun. He got 0:06:12.960 --> 0:06:14.960 up in a huff as the recess bell rang, and 0:06:15.000 --> 0:06:18.120 he told Levi he'd be waiting for him outside. Levi 0:06:18.240 --> 0:06:20.120 took a minute to gather up his lunch bag and 0:06:20.200 --> 0:06:22.320 water bottle, and as he turned around, he bumped right 0:06:22.360 --> 0:06:25.920 into Billy and Missus Moore. Hi, Billy, Hi, Missus Moore, 0:06:26.080 --> 0:06:28.960 said Levi. Hi, Levi, do you think you could do 0:06:29.040 --> 0:06:32.400 me a big favor? Asked missus Moore. Could you please 0:06:32.440 --> 0:06:34.480 be Billy's buddy and show him around a little bit 0:06:34.520 --> 0:06:37.960 during recess. Oh I'd love to, but I was supposed 0:06:38.000 --> 0:06:41.720 to practice my roller skating team trick with Liam, began Levi. 0:06:41.960 --> 0:06:46.000 I'm so sorry. Oh that's okay, said Billy, looking a 0:06:46.000 --> 0:06:49.080 little sad and disappointed. We can just do it another 0:06:49.160 --> 0:06:52.800 time where I can figure it out myself. Levi looked 0:06:52.839 --> 0:06:55.960 at Billy and instantly new just how he felt. He 0:06:56.040 --> 0:06:58.440 remembered being the new kid at camp two summers ago, 0:06:58.480 --> 0:07:00.240 and how nice it was when one of the older 0:07:00.279 --> 0:07:02.960 campers took him around and showed him the ropes. You 0:07:03.040 --> 0:07:06.440 know what, said Levi. I can always practice with Liam 0:07:06.480 --> 0:07:08.960 after school. Let's go, Billy. There's lots of cool stuff 0:07:09.000 --> 0:07:11.200 to show you here at school. We'll start with the Jim. 0:07:11.600 --> 0:07:15.960 Do you like sports? I love basketball, said Billy with 0:07:15.960 --> 0:07:19.320 a big smile on his face. Thanks, Levi. I really 0:07:19.320 --> 0:07:23.440 appreciate you showing me around. No problem at all, said Levi. 0:07:23.840 --> 0:07:26.320 I'll also show you where the best water fountain is 0:07:26.400 --> 0:07:28.320 and the quickest way to get from the lunch room 0:07:28.400 --> 0:07:31.239 to the playground. I knew I made the right choice, 0:07:31.480 --> 0:07:34.160 said missus Moore, Patty Levi on the back. Thank you, 0:07:34.320 --> 0:07:37.200 so much. Levi and Billy left the lunch room and 0:07:37.200 --> 0:07:39.480 started to make their way around the school. As Levi 0:07:39.600 --> 0:07:42.920 showed him around, they talked about Billy's hobbies, where he 0:07:42.960 --> 0:07:45.320 moved from, and of course, the Rock and Roller skate night. 0:07:45.960 --> 0:07:47.520 They found out they had a lot in common and 0:07:47.520 --> 0:07:50.280 could tell they would be friends. So do you think 0:07:50.280 --> 0:07:54.080 you'll come to the skate night, asked Levi. It sounds 0:07:54.120 --> 0:07:56.400 like a lot of fun. I'll tell my parents about it, 0:07:56.680 --> 0:07:58.880 said Billy as they made their way to the playground. 0:07:59.240 --> 0:08:01.960 This is the last stop on our school tour, laughed Levi. 0:08:02.360 --> 0:08:05.360 I saved the best for last. Billy and Levi continued 0:08:05.360 --> 0:08:08.679 to talk as Liam, Brody and Ava walked over. Hey 0:08:08.840 --> 0:08:11.600 where have you been? Liam barked at Levi in an 0:08:11.600 --> 0:08:15.120 annoyed tone. I thought we were practicing for the skating contest. 0:08:15.800 --> 0:08:19.400 I'm sorry, Liam, said Levi. This is Moore asked me 0:08:19.440 --> 0:08:21.800 to show Billy around. I thought we could just practice 0:08:21.800 --> 0:08:23.760 after school because we still have a week before the 0:08:23.800 --> 0:08:26.880 skate night. But I should have told you. Levi thought 0:08:26.920 --> 0:08:30.400 Liam was okay, but he wasn't. So since you're all here, 0:08:30.480 --> 0:08:32.920 I wanted to introduce you to Billy, said Levi with 0:08:33.000 --> 0:08:35.880 a smile, but Liam was not interested in making a 0:08:35.920 --> 0:08:40.640 new friend or even saying hello. It's not okay, Liam began. 0:08:41.120 --> 0:08:43.559 Since Billy is more important than me, why don't you 0:08:43.679 --> 0:08:46.280 make him your team trick partner. Just watch out that 0:08:46.320 --> 0:08:48.560 he doesn't roll over your skates with those big will 0:08:48.600 --> 0:08:51.719 of his. Then Liam turned around and stomped away as 0:08:51.720 --> 0:08:54.719 the bell rang to and recess. Brody gave Levi and 0:08:54.760 --> 0:08:57.120 Billy a smirk and followed Liam back into the school. 0:08:57.800 --> 0:09:00.880 Ava looked confused. She didn't I what to do, but 0:09:00.920 --> 0:09:04.080 then before she left, she said, Hi, Billy, I'm Ava. 0:09:04.240 --> 0:09:07.960 I'm sorry about Liam, then ran off to class. Yeah, 0:09:08.040 --> 0:09:11.480 I'm sorry too, said Levi. I can't believe he's acting 0:09:11.520 --> 0:09:15.880 that way. It's okay, said Billy. I'm kinda used to it. 0:09:16.440 --> 0:09:18.640 Kn't see me in a wheelchair and think I'm different. 0:09:19.200 --> 0:09:21.480 When they don't know how to interact, Some don't interact 0:09:21.559 --> 0:09:25.120 at all, and some hide behind rude comments. I think 0:09:25.160 --> 0:09:27.679 it's because they're nervous around someone who's different and they 0:09:27.760 --> 0:09:30.600 just need some time to get used to me. Wow, 0:09:30.679 --> 0:09:33.439 that's a really mature and understanding way to look at it, 0:09:33.559 --> 0:09:36.320 said Levi. But I don't think anyone deserves to be 0:09:36.360 --> 0:09:38.360 made fun of because they're in a wheelchair or his 0:09:38.440 --> 0:09:41.679 glasses or learns in a different way. I'm glad there 0:09:41.679 --> 0:09:44.240 are kids like you in this school, Levi said Billy. 0:09:44.679 --> 0:09:47.080 I'm really glad I met you. My mom and dad 0:09:47.080 --> 0:09:49.440 always tell me that some people just need time to 0:09:49.480 --> 0:09:52.800 adjust to new things, and sometimes I'm that new thing. 0:09:53.480 --> 0:09:56.080 I think everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, 0:09:56.679 --> 0:10:00.520 but unfortunately not everyone feels the same way. I'm sorry 0:10:00.520 --> 0:10:03.520 about that, Billy said Levi. All I can say is 0:10:03.520 --> 0:10:06.200 I feel the same way you do, and I always 0:10:06.200 --> 0:10:09.079 will have your back. Maybe together we can make others 0:10:09.080 --> 0:10:12.040 see things the way we do. As they headed inside, 0:10:12.040 --> 0:10:14.320 Billy told Levi that he was sorry that Liam didn't 0:10:14.360 --> 0:10:16.240 want to be his partner for the team trick skating 0:10:16.240 --> 0:10:19.439 contest anymore. They had just been talking about how important 0:10:19.480 --> 0:10:22.880 the contest was to Levi before they saw Liam. That's okay, 0:10:23.120 --> 0:10:25.160 after the way he's been acting, I don't want to 0:10:25.200 --> 0:10:29.360 be his partner, said Levi, but he did have a 0:10:29.360 --> 0:10:32.920 pretty good suggestion. Would you like to be my skating partner? 0:10:34.040 --> 0:10:37.600 Billy was so surprised at Levi's question, are you sure? 0:10:38.160 --> 0:10:41.400 Billy asked, I know I get around on wheels all day, 0:10:41.440 --> 0:10:43.200 but I'm not sure how I'll do on a trick 0:10:43.320 --> 0:10:47.400 skating contest. All I'm interested in is having fun with 0:10:47.480 --> 0:10:50.839 a new friend, said Levi. If we happened to beat Liam, 0:10:51.040 --> 0:10:54.400 then all the better. Levi and Billy high five as 0:10:54.440 --> 0:10:57.000 they walk into Missus Moore's class In the week that 0:10:57.120 --> 0:10:59.760 followed leading up to the rock and Roller skate night, 0:11:00.080 --> 0:11:03.000 Levi and Billy would each learn some very important lessons, 0:11:03.559 --> 0:11:10.439 and so would Liam. He just didn't know it yet. Kid. 0:11:10.640 --> 0:11:13.600 Settle down and take out your math workbooks, please, said 0:11:13.600 --> 0:11:16.920 Missus Moore as Billy and Levi entered the classroom. Billy, 0:11:16.960 --> 0:11:19.000 you can sit next to Levi. Your books are all 0:11:19.040 --> 0:11:20.960 on your desk. They'll show you which page we're on. 0:11:22.120 --> 0:11:24.040 Levi grabbed his work book and showed Billy that they 0:11:24.040 --> 0:11:27.199 were on page nineteen. They were learning about two dimensional 0:11:27.240 --> 0:11:31.640 shapes today. We'll be looking at rectangles, triangles, and circles, 0:11:31.800 --> 0:11:34.079 said Missus Moore as she drew each shape on the board. 0:11:34.920 --> 0:11:38.439 Can someone show me an example of a square? Ava 0:11:38.520 --> 0:11:40.199 raised her hand and pointed to one of the square 0:11:40.240 --> 0:11:44.680 windows in her classroom. Very good, said missus Moore, can 0:11:44.760 --> 0:11:48.839 someone point out an example of a circle? Billy raised 0:11:48.840 --> 0:11:52.480 his hand and said, the clock on the wall. I'm 0:11:52.480 --> 0:11:56.600 surprised he didn't see his wheelchair wheels, whispered Liam to Brodie, 0:11:56.679 --> 0:12:00.480 They're so big, how could you miss them? He laughed 0:12:00.520 --> 0:12:02.439 a little too loud, and miss Moore walked over to 0:12:02.520 --> 0:12:05.640 him and Liam, is there something you'd like to share 0:12:05.640 --> 0:12:09.520 with the rest of the class, she asked, No, miss Moore, 0:12:09.920 --> 0:12:12.160 said Liam, looking over at Levi, who had also heard 0:12:12.200 --> 0:12:14.599 what he said. As missus Moore went back to the 0:12:14.640 --> 0:12:17.120 front of the class, Levi turned to Liam. There's no 0:12:17.200 --> 0:12:19.360 reason for you to be picking on Billy. He didn't 0:12:19.360 --> 0:12:24.280 do anything to you, whispered Levi. Please be nice. You 0:12:24.320 --> 0:12:28.600 can't tell me what to do, snapped Liam. Boys, do 0:12:28.679 --> 0:12:31.920 we have a problem, asked missus Moore. Both Levi and 0:12:31.960 --> 0:12:34.320 Liam shook their heads no, and missus Moore went back 0:12:34.360 --> 0:12:37.240 to the math lesson. The day went on, and Liam 0:12:37.360 --> 0:12:40.040 continued to act rudely to Billy for no reason at all. 0:12:40.640 --> 0:12:43.000 Levi did his best to focus his attention on Billy 0:12:43.000 --> 0:12:45.679 and make him feel included and happy. At the end 0:12:45.679 --> 0:12:48.040 of the day, Levi asked Billy how he was getting home. 0:12:48.720 --> 0:12:52.040 I take the bus, answered Billy. It has a special 0:12:52.120 --> 0:12:55.800 door and ramp to lift my wheelchair inside. That's cool, 0:12:56.040 --> 0:12:59.319 said Levi. Let me help you with your books. That's okay, 0:12:59.400 --> 0:13:02.360 Levi said Billy. I don't want special treatment when I 0:13:02.360 --> 0:13:05.280 know it's something I can do myself, but I'll definitely 0:13:05.400 --> 0:13:07.560 let you know when you can help, Like, how about 0:13:07.559 --> 0:13:10.439 grabbing the door for me? Levi smiled and opened the 0:13:10.480 --> 0:13:12.920 door for Billy. They made their way down the hallway 0:13:12.960 --> 0:13:15.679 and out to the buses. Billy told Levi where his 0:13:15.720 --> 0:13:18.120 house was, and they figured out they were all riding 0:13:18.160 --> 0:13:21.880 home on the same bus, but it was also the 0:13:21.920 --> 0:13:25.160 same bus that Liam, Ava and Brody were on. Levi 0:13:25.320 --> 0:13:26.880 got on and took a seat right next to the 0:13:26.920 --> 0:13:29.840 special ramp that lifted Billy's wheelchair into the bus. What's 0:13:29.880 --> 0:13:32.600 up with the new bus, asked Liam as he stepped 0:13:32.600 --> 0:13:35.120 on as well. It's a special bus that has a 0:13:35.200 --> 0:13:39.000 ramp and a lift for Billy's wheelchair, explained Levi. He 0:13:39.040 --> 0:13:40.840 doesn't live too far from us, so he'll be on 0:13:40.880 --> 0:13:44.120 this bus for the rest of the year. I hope 0:13:44.160 --> 0:13:48.360 this doesn't take too long, said Liam, sounding annoyed. Brody 0:13:48.360 --> 0:13:50.920 and I have to practice for the team trick contest. 0:13:51.480 --> 0:13:53.760 Liam flopped down in a seat with Brody and waited. 0:13:54.000 --> 0:13:55.920 It didn't take long at all before they knew it, 0:13:55.960 --> 0:13:58.000 Billy and his wheelchair were loaded onto the bus and 0:13:58.040 --> 0:14:00.720 they were ready to head home. It was a pretty 0:14:00.760 --> 0:14:03.839 uneventful ride home. Liam didn't talk to Levi or Billy, 0:14:04.120 --> 0:14:06.120 and Levi spent most of the time pointing out all 0:14:06.160 --> 0:14:08.680 the fun places in town to Billy as they drove by. 0:14:09.679 --> 0:14:12.240 So how about we meet it the roller skating rink 0:14:12.320 --> 0:14:15.000 later to practice for the contest, asked Levi before he 0:14:15.040 --> 0:14:18.520 stepped off the bus with Liam, Ava and Brody. They 0:14:18.520 --> 0:14:21.880 were just one stop before Billy's You were really serious 0:14:21.920 --> 0:14:24.520 about having me as your team partner for the trick contest, 0:14:24.880 --> 0:14:27.840 Billy asked down in surprised. I thought you were just 0:14:27.880 --> 0:14:30.840 saying that to be nice. It would be great to 0:14:30.840 --> 0:14:34.560 have you as my partner, said Levi. Let's say I'll 0:14:34.560 --> 0:14:37.280 meet you there at six pm after dinner. Here's my 0:14:37.360 --> 0:14:39.520 mom's cell phone number. If you can't make it, have 0:14:39.640 --> 0:14:42.480 your mom text her. Levi said goodbye and headed home. 0:14:42.640 --> 0:14:44.560 When he got there, he told his mom all about 0:14:44.560 --> 0:14:48.040 what happened at school that day, how Billy joined his class, 0:14:48.200 --> 0:14:51.000 how Liam wasn't being very nice, how he did his 0:14:51.080 --> 0:14:54.040 best all day to make Billy feel welcome, and how 0:14:54.120 --> 0:14:56.360 he and Billy were going to be team trick partners 0:14:56.520 --> 0:15:01.080 at rock and Roller skate night. Proud of you, Levi 0:15:01.520 --> 0:15:05.200 said his mom. You're always so kind and considerate of 0:15:05.240 --> 0:15:10.520 other people. You have a very compassionate and empathetic heart. Mom, 0:15:10.680 --> 0:15:13.720 those are some big words, and I'm not following along, 0:15:13.920 --> 0:15:18.680 said Levi. That's all good though, right, It absolutely is, 0:15:18.760 --> 0:15:21.680 Levi said his mom. They are big words that can 0:15:21.680 --> 0:15:25.480 make an even bigger difference in someone's life. Compassionate means 0:15:25.480 --> 0:15:28.880 feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others, and empathetic 0:15:29.000 --> 0:15:31.680 means showing an ability to understand and share the feelings 0:15:31.680 --> 0:15:34.440 of someone else. It means you put yourself in the 0:15:34.480 --> 0:15:37.080 other person's shoes and know how you would like to 0:15:37.080 --> 0:15:39.520 be treated in that situation. That helps you make the 0:15:39.640 --> 0:15:42.680 right and kind decision regarding how to act. I'm proud 0:15:42.680 --> 0:15:45.520 of you. Levi's mom gave him a hug. He felt 0:15:45.600 --> 0:15:47.920 really good about the way that he had acted today, 0:15:48.360 --> 0:15:50.480 and since his mom didn't get a text from Billy's mom, 0:15:50.680 --> 0:15:53.160 they headed out to the skating rink a little before six. 0:15:54.400 --> 0:15:56.320 When they got there, Billy was waiting with his mom 0:15:56.360 --> 0:15:59.000 by the edge of the rink. Everyone got introduced, and 0:15:59.080 --> 0:16:00.960 Billy and Levi disco that's the trick they would be 0:16:01.000 --> 0:16:04.880 practicing for the contest. As they were talking, Levi heard 0:16:04.880 --> 0:16:09.800 two familiar voices behind them. It was Liam and Brody. Well, 0:16:09.840 --> 0:16:12.800 it looks like the competition just showed up, said Liam. 0:16:13.400 --> 0:16:18.720 Wheel's and LEVI be nice, Liam said Levi, standing up quickly. 0:16:19.200 --> 0:16:21.720 If you don't have anything nice to say, please go away. 0:16:21.920 --> 0:16:25.120 We're not bothering you. Brody laughed along with Liam at 0:16:25.120 --> 0:16:29.000 his name calling and turned to leave. Come on, Ava, 0:16:29.640 --> 0:16:31.920 Liam called to his friend, who was quietly standing behind 0:16:31.960 --> 0:16:35.520 him and Brody. Ava just stood there, staring at Levi 0:16:35.600 --> 0:16:38.320 and Billy. She looked torn, not knowing who to go with. 0:16:39.600 --> 0:16:42.960 What are you waiting for? Called Liam, getting impatient, Let's go. 0:16:44.680 --> 0:16:46.840 But at that moment, Ava knew she had an important 0:16:46.840 --> 0:16:49.960 decision to make. She could go with Liam to make 0:16:50.000 --> 0:16:52.600 her friend happy, even though she didn't like the way 0:16:52.640 --> 0:16:55.720 he was acting towards Billy, or she could take a 0:16:55.760 --> 0:16:59.480 stand for what she knew was right and stay I'm 0:16:59.480 --> 0:17:02.400 gonna stay here, said Ava as she walked over and 0:17:02.400 --> 0:17:05.280 stood next to Levi and Billy. I don't like the 0:17:05.280 --> 0:17:07.440 way you've been treating Billy, and I'm not gonna listen 0:17:07.440 --> 0:17:11.160 to it anymore. Fine called back Liam in a huff 0:17:11.200 --> 0:17:15.159 and skated away with Brody. I'm sorry again for the 0:17:15.200 --> 0:17:17.640 way Liam was acting today, and I'm sorry I didn't 0:17:17.640 --> 0:17:23.320 say something sooner. Ava told Billy that's okay. You said 0:17:23.320 --> 0:17:26.480 something now, and that's what's important. He smiled. Thank you. 0:17:27.440 --> 0:17:29.600 Levi was so proud of Ava and made sure she 0:17:29.680 --> 0:17:31.879 knew it. The three friends talk some more about the 0:17:31.920 --> 0:17:34.479 trick Billy and Levi would be doing, and then they 0:17:34.480 --> 0:17:38.040 set out to practice. Levi and Billy were a great team, 0:17:38.040 --> 0:17:41.640 with Ava cheering them on from the sidelines. I'm not 0:17:41.760 --> 0:17:43.480 just saying this, but I really think we have a 0:17:43.600 --> 0:17:47.160 chance of beating Liam and Brody, said Levi. But either way, 0:17:47.200 --> 0:17:48.920 I just want the both of us to have fun. 0:17:49.440 --> 0:17:52.560 But a month's worth of ice cream wouldn't be bad either, right, 0:17:53.119 --> 0:17:57.160 giggle Billy, Levi and Ava, smiling agreed. Levi and Billy 0:17:57.200 --> 0:17:59.359 practiced a few more times before their moms were ready 0:17:59.359 --> 0:18:01.680 to take them home. The rest of the week. At school, 0:18:01.720 --> 0:18:05.520 Liam and Brody kept their distances. Levi, Ava and Billy played, laughed, 0:18:05.600 --> 0:18:08.760 and worked together in class, and after school they spent 0:18:08.800 --> 0:18:12.520 all their time at the skating rink. Levi's compassionate nature 0:18:12.520 --> 0:18:15.240 and empathetic ways had a great effect on Ava, and 0:18:15.320 --> 0:18:17.480 they were also having quite an effect on the rest 0:18:17.480 --> 0:18:20.400 of the school as well. Other students saw how Levi 0:18:20.600 --> 0:18:24.359 was acting with Billy, treating him like everyone else, being kind, respectful, 0:18:24.359 --> 0:18:28.720 and thoughtful, the type of treatment that everyone deserves. They 0:18:28.760 --> 0:18:30.639 all started to treat each other that way, and the 0:18:30.680 --> 0:18:34.439 school was a wonderful place to be. However, Liam was 0:18:34.480 --> 0:18:37.000 still not interested in being friends with Billy, and Levi 0:18:37.160 --> 0:18:40.560 still couldn't understand why. The week went by, as did 0:18:40.560 --> 0:18:43.000 the weekend, and before they knew it, it was time 0:18:43.040 --> 0:18:46.040 for rock and Roller skate night. Kids and their families 0:18:46.080 --> 0:18:48.400 filed into the skating rink, all ready to have some fun, 0:18:48.640 --> 0:18:52.000 except for Liam. He was only thinking of one thing, 0:18:52.359 --> 0:18:56.560 winning that team trick contest. Everyone was having a good time, 0:18:56.680 --> 0:19:00.639 eating pizza, playing games, and skating. Liam and Brody, however, 0:19:00.800 --> 0:19:02.879 just practiced their trick a few more times and then 0:19:02.920 --> 0:19:04.760 waited patiently by the edge of the rink for the 0:19:04.800 --> 0:19:08.320 contest to start. They were called first and did the 0:19:08.359 --> 0:19:10.439 same trick that Liam and Levi were going to do, 0:19:10.520 --> 0:19:13.439 and they did it perfectly. They skated by Levi and 0:19:13.480 --> 0:19:17.480 Billy when they were done. Good luck, said Liam, You're 0:19:17.480 --> 0:19:20.640 gonna need it. Levi and Billy didn't pay attention to him. 0:19:21.080 --> 0:19:23.000 They got set up to do their trick and waited 0:19:23.000 --> 0:19:26.199 for their signal to start. The trick was hard, but 0:19:26.240 --> 0:19:29.119 they'd been practicing it all week. They skated to the 0:19:29.160 --> 0:19:31.959 center together and started to pick up speed. That's when 0:19:32.040 --> 0:19:35.240 Levi and Billy heard someone yell. It was Liam. They 0:19:35.240 --> 0:19:37.879 both stopped and immediately skated over to see what was wrong. 0:19:38.520 --> 0:19:42.600 My glass is I can't see, Liam called out. While 0:19:42.640 --> 0:19:45.080 he was celebrating with Brody, his glasses got knocked off 0:19:45.160 --> 0:19:48.080 and he accidentally ran over them with his skates. They 0:19:48.080 --> 0:19:51.119 were completely broken. Brody was trying to pick up the 0:19:51.119 --> 0:19:53.919 pieces for his friend. It was clear some of Levi's 0:19:54.000 --> 0:19:56.680 kindness had gotten through to Brody as well. Billy tried 0:19:56.680 --> 0:19:59.240 to calm Liam down. Levi helped pick up the pieces 0:19:59.240 --> 0:20:02.040 of Liam's glass as Brody went to get Liam's mom. 0:20:02.880 --> 0:20:06.160 Don't worry, said Billy, Brody went to get your mom. 0:20:06.280 --> 0:20:08.480 Levi is picking up the pieces of your glasses. I'm 0:20:08.520 --> 0:20:11.000 sure we can get them back together. Why are you 0:20:11.119 --> 0:20:15.280 helping me, asked Liam, sounding confused. Because it's the right 0:20:15.320 --> 0:20:18.720 thing to do, said Billy. Even though you haven't been 0:20:18.800 --> 0:20:21.040 nice to me, I can see you need help, and 0:20:21.080 --> 0:20:23.320 I'm happy to lend a hand. I know what it 0:20:23.359 --> 0:20:25.080 feels like to be in a tough spot and to 0:20:25.119 --> 0:20:28.160 not be able to do something for yourself. It's scary 0:20:28.240 --> 0:20:32.679 and frustrating. But when others around you show you kindness, compassion, 0:20:32.760 --> 0:20:36.679 respect and empathy, anything is possible. Liam couldn't believe what 0:20:36.720 --> 0:20:39.960 he was hearing, but he agreed with everything Billy was saying. 0:20:40.480 --> 0:20:43.160 Liam's mom ran over with Liam's extra pair of glasses, 0:20:43.440 --> 0:20:46.720 which she always kept in her bag. Thanks, mom, said Liam. 0:20:47.280 --> 0:20:50.280 I'm all set now. Liam turned to Billy and Levi 0:20:50.440 --> 0:20:52.719 and stopped them before they went back out to complete 0:20:52.720 --> 0:20:57.680 the trick contest. I'm really sorry, Liam began. I'm sorry 0:20:57.680 --> 0:20:59.719 for the way I acted to both of you this week. 0:21:00.000 --> 0:21:01.919 I saw how you and Levi were getting along and 0:21:01.960 --> 0:21:04.639 it made me mad. I thought making fun of you 0:21:04.640 --> 0:21:07.199 would make me feel better or win Levi back. But 0:21:07.560 --> 0:21:10.640 it was definitely the wrong decision. I should have understood 0:21:10.680 --> 0:21:13.000