Being Responsible (transcript)

"Being Responsible" is the 38th episode of the series "My Better Autistic Life."
Being Responsible
Episode # 	Series 12, Season 2, Episode 18
Previous Episode 	"My First Checkup"
Next Episode  	"Owning a Babysitter"
==Transcript ==
(The episode starts by taking place up in the sky, then it goes down to where Maraya is sitting on a bench at the playground and reading her book. Meanwhile, she hears a puppy barking as Maraya stops reading and talks to it)
Maraya: Oh, hello, puppy. Do you have an owner?
(The little puppy whimpers because she don't know where her owner is)
Maraya: Well, then. I better take you to my house so I can take care of you.
(She gets up and picks up the puppy so she can take it to her house. The scene changes to where she and the puppy are at her house)
Maraya: Okay. Now that you're in my house, I should give you a name. (thinking) Now what should I name you?
(She thinks about it until she has an idea)
Maraya: I know! How about if I can name you Flora?
(When the puppy heard her name, she panted happily)
Maraya: You like that, don't you?
(She continues panting)
Maraya: Well, I'm glad. But the problem is that I can't take of you by myself. 
(Maraya starts to think again)
Maraya: I know. How about if you can meet one of my friends?
(The dog starts to wonder what Maraya is talking about)
Maraya: His name is Ruff, and he's a dog too. But first, I have to get my computer. Ahem. (sing song voice) 🎵Oh computer!🎵
(The computer flies over to Maraya)
Maraya: Thank you for coming, computer. Now, can you go to Ruff's program so I can make him come to life?
(The computer nods itself as it turns itself on, swipes itself upwards, and goes to Ruff's program. Then Maraya grabs it and puts it on a flat surface. After that, Maraya starts to look at the camera)
Maraya (looking at camera): To make Ruff come to life, we need to say the magic spell. Say the magic spell with me.
(She starts to look down at the computer so she can say the magic spell with the viewers)
Maraya: Computer, computer,
Let me see Ruff
Let me see Ruff
So life won't be tough!
(After Maraya says the magic spell, some magic dust comes out and forms into a tornado, which causes Ruff to come out. Meanwhile, Flora runs away in the kitchen)
Ruff: Hello, Maraya. What can I help you with today?
Maraya: Hey, Ruff. Guess what? I have a new friend for you to meet.
(Maraya grabs Ruff's hand and walks him to the kitchen so she can introduce him to Flora)
Ruff: A new friend? I like meeting new friends.
(When Maraya got to the kitchen, she introduced Ruff to Flora)
Maraya: Ruff, this is Flora. She just came in about 15 minutes ago.
(Ruff crouches down so he can talk to Flora)
Ruff: Hi, Flora. I'm Ruff.
(Flora pants happily)
Ruff: Looks like that Flora likes me.
(doorbell rings)
Ruff (gets up): Maraya, can you get the door, please?
Maraya: Okay.
(She walks over to get the door. Out the door was Cheryl, along with her six-month-old son, Matthew)
Cheryl: Hey, Maraya. Looks like you found my dog, Flora. Now may I ask you a question?
Maraya: Yes.
Cheryl: Can you take care of Matthew while I'm gone on vacation?
(She hands Matthew to Maraya)
Maraya (nervous): Sure. I'll do anything for you.
Cheryl: That's the spirit, Maraya. Now, I'll see you on Saturday. Bye!
Maraya: Bye.
(Cheryl shuts the door, and then Maraya and Flora walk to Ruff with Matthew in her arms)
Ruff: So who was it?
Maraya: It was Cheryl, and plus, she asked us to take care of Matthew while she was gone on vacation.
Ruff: Uh oh, now we have a dog and a baby to take care of. Oh, what are we going to do?
(Maraya thinks about it, but Ruff gets an idea quickly)
Ruff (not seen): I know!
(Maraya looks up at Ruff)
Ruff: How about if you take care of the dog while I take care of the baby?
Maraya: Guess it's a good idea, but why can't I take care of the baby?
Ruff: Maraya, taking care of a baby is much harder than a dog. Plus, they get noisy all the time.
Maraya: Yeah, and so do dogs.
Ruff (not seen): No, Maraya. That is not true.
Maraya: It can be true, Ruff. It can!
Ruff: Okay, fine. It may be true for some dogs.
Maraya: Yay! But, still. What if I need help taking care of Flora?
Maraya (in her own head): Ruff!
Maraya (not seen): And what if you need help taking care of Matthew?
Ruff (in Maraya's head): Maraya!
Maraya (not seen): See? If we help take care of each other's things, then it'll be easier.
(An instrumental starts playing while it zooms into the bubble and changes to another picture)
Maraya: Come on, everyone
It should be easy
To really sing a simple song
Come on, everyone, help me out
Let's all sing the responsibility song!
Hit it!
Maraya and Ruff (singing): 🎵Being responsible is hard
When you're all by yourself
Being responsible is hard
When you're autistic🎶
Maraya (singing): 🎵First I had a stray dog
That was outside
Then I had a baby who cried nonstop
But when I got Ruff,
Life was easier
So let's continue singing this song🎶
Maraya and Ruff (singing): 🎵Being responsible is hard
When you're all by yourself
Being responsible is hard
When you're autistic🎶
Maraya (singing): 🎵Being responsible can be hard
But with teamwork it'll be easier🎶
Ruff (singing): 🎵And if we give them attention
They might tell us that -
Maraya and Ruff (singing): 🎵That they love us a lot!🎶
(Short instrumental)
Maraya and Ruff (singing): 🎵Being responsible is hard
When you're all by yourself
Being responsible is hard
When you're autistic🎶
Maraya: One more time!
Maraya and Ruff (singing): 🎵Being responsible is hard
When you're all by yourself
Being responsible is hard
When you're autistic🎶
(Song ends as the scene changes back to where Maraya and Ruff were)
Ruff: That's a great idea, Maraya, but still, you're taking care of the dog and I'm taking care of the baby.
(Maraya puts her head down, but Ruff has another great idea)
Ruff: I got an idea. How about if we go to Cheryl's house so we can get the baby products?
Maraya: Okay.
(The scene changes to where they reach Cheryl's house. Maraya opens the door for Ruff and then she shuts it on the way in)
Ruff: Let's get the baby products now, Maraya. Okay?
Maraya: Okay.
(Ruff puts the baby down as he and Maraya start getting the baby products)
Maraya: Ruff, we need to get this highchair.
Ruff: Okay. Just let me make it disappear.
(He uses his magical superpowers to make it disappear. Then they run somewhere else while the scene changes)
Ruff: We need this, and this. Oh, definitely these, too.
(Maraya runs over to Matthew's crib and points it to Ruff)
Ruff: Yes, Maraya. We can't forget this crib either.
(He makes the crib disappear)
Ruff: There. I hope that's everything.
Maraya: I think it is.
Ruff: Good. Then let's go.
(They run back to Maraya's house. The scene changes to where they get back into Maraya's house)
Ruff: Okay, we're back, and we have everything we need in order to take care of Matthew.
(He puts Matthew down. Maraya looks around and doesn't see any baby products with them)
Maraya: Ruff, where are the baby products?
Ruff: They're right here, Maraya. Just let me set everything up.
(He uses his superpowers to make everything appear, including the highchair, bag, and crib)
Ruff: There. Everything is set up. Now all we have to do is to wait for the baby to cry.
(But it wasn't long before the baby started crying as Ruff looked down and sees him crying)
Ruff: Uh oh! The baby's crying already? I wonder what he wants. (sniffs) He smells fine. Maybe he wants his rattle.
(He gets out Matthew's rattle and tries to make him happy, but Matthew pushes the rattle out of Ruff's hand and he drops it on the floor)
Ruff (not seen): Oopsie, you dropped your rattle on the floor. Here, I'll get it for you.
(He is seen picking up the rattle that Matthew dropped. Then he gets up and gives the rattle back to him, but he drops it again. He and Ruff do the same actions one more time and suddenly, Ruff decides that he doesn't want his rattle)
Ruff: Maybe you don't want your rattle, Matthew. 
(He thinks about it)
Ruff: Hey, let's try your pacifier and see if that works.
(He puts the pacifier in his mouth, but Matthew keeps it in his mouth for a short time as it comes out and he continues crying)
Ruff: That didn't work.
(He thinks about it again)
Ruff: I know. Maybe you want to take a nap.
(He walks over to Matthew's crib with Matthew in his arms and then he starts speaking to him)
Ruff: Yes. You must be very tired after staying awake for a long time. So let's put you in your crib, and look. I got one of your favorite stuffed animals. There. Have a good nap, Matthew. (sighs)
Matthew: (crying)
Ruff (gasps): Oh, Matthew. I never thought that you don't want to take a nap.
(He walks over to the kitchen and thinks about what he actually wants)
Ruff (gasps again): I know! You should be hungry. Just let me put you in your highchair.
(He puts Matthew in his highchair and thinks about what he wants)
Ruff: Hmmm. I think you want your bottle.
(He gets out his bottle and puts some milk on his wrist so he can identify if the milk was at the right temperature. Then he tries to bottlefeed Matthew)
Ruff: Okay, Matthew. Are you ready? Here comes your bottle.
Matthew: Mmmm.
Ruff (not seen): Come on, Matthew. Please?
Matthew: Mmmm!
(The scene zooms out when Ruff tries bottlefeeding Matthew one final time)
Ruff: Come on, Matthew. I thought you loved getting bottlefed.
Matthew: Mmmm! Mmmm!
Ruff: Okay. If you don't want to get bottlefed, then I have another suggestion: getting spoonfed.
(Matthew claps his hands happily)
Ruff: You love getting spoonfed, don't you? Well, I don't know what you like to eat. Maraya!
Maraya (walking over): Yes?
Ruff: Do you know what Matthew likes to eat?
Maraya: No, I don't.
Ruff: I don't know what Matthew likes either. Guess I better call Cheryl and ask her what he likes.
(He dials her phone and calls Cheryl)
Cheryl: Hello?
Ruff: Hey, Cheryl. Matthew's hungry, but I have one problem.
Cheryl: What? Matthew's hungry already? Well, I can tell you what he likes to eat.
Ruff (over phone): Okay, what does Matthew like to eat?
Cheryl (over phone): Matthew likes to eat bananas.
Ruff: Hmmm, bananas? Okay. Thank you for telling me, Cheryl. You are a big help.
(Moment of silence)
Ruff: Bye.
(He hangs up and walks over to Maraya, who's jumping up and down)
Maraya: What does Matthew like? What does he like?
Ruff: Cheryl says that Matthew likes to eat bananas.
Maraya: He likes bananas? Me too!
Ruff (laughing): I know you like bananas too, Maraya, but this is for a baby.
(Maraya stops jumping up and down as Ruff continues talking)
Ruff: So I have to mash them all up.
(He walks over to the stove where a bowl of bananas, a bowl and spoon, and a garbage can are. But Maraya asks why)
Maraya: Why?
Ruff: Because Matthew's a baby, and you know that babies can't chew without teeth.
(Ruff starts to peel and mash Matthew's bananas in a bowl and then he adds a little water to make the texture smoother. After that, he samples it to see if it was ready so he can feed it to Matthew)
Ruff: Okay, it's ready.
(He walks over to Matthew with the bowl of mashed bananas and asks him if he's ready)
Ruff: Okay, Matthew. Are you ready? (gasps) Oh! I forgot. You need a bib. Let me find one.
(He looks for a bib and suddenly finds Maraya's bib)
Ruff: Okay. This one will do.
(While Ruff ties her bib around Matthew's neck, Maraya walks over to Ruff and asks him if that's her bib)
Maraya: Ruff, is that my bib?
Ruff: Yes.
Maraya: But, Ruff. Why is Matthew wearing my bib? 
Ruff: Because he doesn't have a bib, Maraya.
Maraya: But, Ruff. He's going to get baby food all over my bib.
Ruff: Don't worry, Maraya. I'll get your bib washed afterwards, and maybe I'll find Matthew his own bib.
Maraya: Okay.
Ruff: Why can't you go over there so I can feed Matthew?
Maraya: Okay.
(She walks over to the other side so he can feed Matthew)
Ruff: Sorry about that, Matthew. Now, are you ready? Here we go.
(He feeds him his first spoonful and then after that, they started laughing together, which leaves Maraya left out of the fun)
Ruff and Matthew (not seen): (laughing)
(Moment of silence as Maraya watches Ruff feed him the last spoonful)
Ruff (laughing): That was good, wasn't it? Oh, hey, Maraya. I just got finished feeding Matthew. And look at your bib. It's a big mess.
Maraya (gasps): Ruff! How could you do this? Now my bib's ruined!
Ruff: Don't you worry, Maraya. I'll wash it, okay?
Maraya: Okay.
Ruff: Anyways, it's Matthew's playtime, and I brought over some of his toys. Hey, I wonder if you want to play with us.
Maraya: Me? Play with you? Oh, yeah!
Ruff: Great. Then let's get set up.
(The scene changes to where they are getting ready for Matthew's playtime)
Ruff: Since Matthew loves to play, I got a game we can play.
Maraya: Really? What is it, Ruff?
Ruff: I'm thinking of it, Maraya. But while I'm thinking, let's play with some of Matthew's toys, okay?
Maraya: Okay.
Ruff: First, let's start with this.
(He gives Matthew a toy where he has to put rainbow colored rings in a certain order. Then Matthew starts to put the rings on there from biggest to smallest)
Ruff: Great job, Matthew! (applauding)
(He grabs the toy and thinks about that game that babies usually play)
Ruff (thinking): Okay. Now what is that game that I played when I was a baby? Hmmm...
(He continues thinking)
Ruff: I got it! 
(He starts covering his eyes in front of the baby as Maraya asks him what he is doing)
Maraya: Ruff, what are you doing?
Ruff: Oh, Matthew. Where's Ruff? Peekaboo!
Maraya: Oh. (laughing)
Ruff: You like that, don't you, Matthew and Maraya?
Maraya: Yes. We sure do.
Ruff: Oh, do you want me to do it again?
Matthew: (laughing)
Ruff: Okay, here I go. (he covers his eyes) Oh, Matthew! Where's Ruff? Peekaboo!
(Maraya and Matthew laughing)
Ruff: That was fun. You want me to do it again?
(Matthew claps his hands happily and laughs)
Ruff: Okay, here I go. (he covers his eyes again) Oh, Matthew. Where's Ruff? Peekaboo!
(Maraya and Matthew start laughing again)
Ruff: That was a lot of fun, wasn't it? Wanna do something else?
Maraya: Yeah!
Ruff (not seen): Okay, what shall we do now?
Maraya: Um...I don't know, Ruff. Do you know something that we can do?
Ruff: I believe I do. Come on. Let's play!
(Maraya watches Ruff play the 'pat a cake' game with Matthew)
Ruff: Okay, ready? Here we go. 
(Suddenly, he starts saying the pat a cake rhyme to the baby while doing certain motions with his hands and arms)
Ruff: Pat a cake, pat a cake, baker's man. Bake me a cake as fast as you can. Roll it, and pat it, and mark it with a B. And put it in the oven for baby and me!
Maraya: Wow, that was good, Ruff. I never knew you taught a six month old baby the pat a cake rhyme that early.
Ruff: I never knew that too. I just didn't know if he was old enough to learn it.
Maraya: Well, he is now. 
(They all started laughing until the setting changed to outside of the Adams residence at night)
Ruff (not seen): Matthew, it's bedtime!
(The scene starts to zoom in where Maraya and Ruff are getting ready for bedtime. While Maraya was going to the bathroom, Ruff undresses Matthew and puts him into his pajamas. When Maraya gets back, she asks Ruff what he is doing)
Maraya: Ruff, what are you doing?
Ruff: Getting Matthew ready for bed.
Maraya: Oh.
Ruff: Phew, taking care of Matthew was a lot of work. (yawns) It made me tired.
Maraya (yawns): You can say that again, Ruff. I'm tired, too.
Ruff: Maraya, I'll get you into bed after I get Matthew into his crib, okay?
Maraya: Okay.
(He zips up Matthew's pajamas and puts him into his crib. Then after he gets him into his crib, he takes Maraya's hand and takes her to her bedroom)
Ruff: Come on.
(The scene changes to where they reach Maraya's bedroom. He gets her into her bed and tucks her in)
Ruff: Maraya, I have to go to sleep, okay?
Maraya: Okay.
(He then kisses Maraya on the forehead and tells her goodnight)
Ruff: Goodnight, Maraya. Wake me up when Matthew cries, okay?
Maraya: Okay, goodnight, Ruff.
(After he disappears into Maraya's computer, Maraya sleeps and sleeps until a few hours later, she hears Matthew cry)
Maraya (whispers): Oh, no. Matthew's crying. I better see what he wants.
(She gets out of her bed and walks over to Matthew's crib)
Maraya (whispers): Matthew, what do you want?
(All of a sudden, she smells something bad)
Maraya: Ew! Matthew, you need to be changed. I better wake up Ruff.
(She runs to her bedroom to get Ruff so he can change Matthew's diaper)
Maraya (not seen): Ruff, come here, quick! Matthew's crying!
(She comes back with Ruff)
Ruff (yawns): Thanks for waking me up, Maraya. Now, I better see what he wants.
(He looks at Matthew and sees that he needs to be changed)
Ruff (sniffs): Ew. Matthew needs his diaper changed. But don't worry. I'll fix it.
(Maraya watches Ruff changes Matthew's diaper as fast as possible. A few seconds later, he was changed to a new diaper)
Maraya (not seen): Wow, Ruff. How do you know how to change a baby's diaper?
Ruff: Because I've done that to you, Maraya.
Maraya: Huh?
Ruff: Remember that I used to change your diaper all the time? It was before you started wearing underwear.
Maraya (not seen): Oh...
(The flashback pops away as Ruff continues talking to Maraya)
Ruff: And now, you're a big girl and Matthew's a baby.
Maraya: Oh, I get it.
Ruff: Good. Now, let me continue dressing Matthew so I can put you back in bed.
(He kneels down to put Matthew's pajamas on him. Then he puts him in his crib and takes Maraya's hand)
Ruff: Okay, Maraya. Here we go. Back to bed.
(He takes Maraya back to her bedroom so she can get in her bed. The setting changes to her bedroom as Ruff gets her back in bed)
Ruff (sighs): You are good at reminding me when something happens, Maraya. (kisses Maraya) Now, goodnight, Maraya. I'll see you first thing tomorrow.
Maraya: Okay, Ruff. Goodnight.
(She starts to sleep until the scene changes to the next day when she wakes up)
Maraya (yawns): I better take care of the dog now.
(She gets out of her bed so she can take care of Flora. The scene changes again to where Maraya is in the living room, giving Flora some food)
Maraya: There you go, Flora. Now you can eat.
(Flora suddenly starts barking loudly at Maraya as she gets shocked)
Maraya (shocked): Aaah! What's the matter, Flora? I thought you were hungry.
(Flora continues barking loudly)
Maraya (looking at camera): Oh, no! Aaah! Flora's chasing me! I better tell Ruff about this.
(Meanwhile, Ruff is spoonfeeding Matthew and doesn't notice Maraya and Flora running behind him)
Maraya (yelling): Ruff! Flora's chasing me! Oof!
(Suddenly, she bumps into Ruff, which causes him to throw the bowl of baby food in the air and land on Matthew's head)
Ruff (worried): Uh oh!
Matthew: (crying)
Ruff (gasps): I'm sorry, Matthew. I didn't mean to do that to you.
(He gets Matthew out of his highchair so he can reassure him. But however, he yells at Maraya why he did that)
Ruff (mad): Maraya, why did you do that?
Maraya: I didn't mean to!
Ruff (sighs): I had it, Maraya. Now sit over there on the couch and think about what you've done.
(She walks away so she can sit on the couch and think about what she'd done)
Ruff: Don't worry, Matthew. I'll clean you up.
(While he walks to the bathroom, he tells Maraya not to get up from the couch)
Ruff: Maraya, I'm going to clean Matthew in the bathroom, okay? Now remember, don't get up from that couch until I say so.
Maraya: Okay.
(Bathroom door shuts as Maraya tries staying on the couch. A few minutes later, she has to go to the bathroom)
Maraya: Ugh, I have to go to the bathroom. I wonder what's taking Ruff so long.
(She gets up from the couch and takes a peek to see what Ruff's doing with Matthew. The scene zooms into where Ruff is about to clean Matthew)
Ruff: Okay, Matthew. I'm about to scrub you, so let's sing a song.
Matthew: (making happy sounds)
Ruff: (humming "The Itsy Bitsy Spider")
(While Ruff was cleaning the baby and humming a tune, Maraya opens the door and takes a closer look to see what he was doing. But when he gets to the end, he asks him if he wants him to do it again)
Ruff: Wasn't that fun? You want me to do it again?
(But Matthew points at Maraya, which causes Ruff to look behind himself)
Ruff: Aaah! Maraya, what do you want?
Maraya: I need to go to the bathroom.
Ruff (standing up): Maraya, you can't use this bathroom. I'm giving Matthew a bath.
(Maraya becomes sad)
Ruff: Maraya, go use the other bathroom, okay?
Maraya: Okay.
(Ruff shuts the door and walks back to where Matthew was)
Ruff: Sorry about that, Matthew. Anyways, let's do that song again.
Matthew: (making happy sounds)
(Ruff starts humming the same tune to Matthew again; meanwhile, the scene changes to where Maraya goes in the other bathroom and becomes surprised of its size)
Maraya (surprised): Wow! This bathroom is big! It's so big that I can dance in it. Look! (she starts dancing) Whoo-hoo! Whoo-hoo! Alright! Alright!
(But when Ruff calls Maraya's name, she stops dancing)
Ruff (not seen): Maraya! (the camera then points to Ruff, who has Matthew with him) What are you doing?
Maraya: I'm dancing! (laughing happily)
Ruff: Maraya, this is a bathroom, not a dance room. Now, come on. Let's get out of here.
(He grabs Maraya's hand and takes her out of the bathroom. The scene changes to where they get back in the living room)
Ruff: Maraya, since you didn't stay on the couch like you were told to, I'm going to put you in your room.
Maraya: You're going to put me in my what?
Ruff: Come on.
(He takes Maraya to her bedroom as it changes again to where they got to her bedroom)
Ruff: Maraya, you are placed in your bedroom because you didn't stay on the couch like you were supposed to. Now, you stay here for 15 minutes.
Maraya: But, Ruff -
Ruff: No buts, Maraya. Now, stay there until I come and get you.
(He walks away and shuts her bedroom door, which causes her to be bored. After 15 minutes of staying on her bed, Ruff knocks on her door and walks over to her so he can explain)
Ruff: Maraya, why you were placed there was because you didn't stay on the couch like you were supposed to. Now, I want an apology.
Maraya (sad): Sorry, Ruff.
Ruff: That's my girl. Now, give me a hug.
(Maraya hugs Ruff after she apologizes to him. Then the setting changes again to the Adams residence on the fourth day. When Maraya wakes up, Ruff tells her good morning)
Ruff: Oh, good morning, Maraya. I'm so glad you're awake. Now, can you please feed Flora?
Maraya: Sure.
(While Maraya was giving Flora her food, Ruff looks into one of the bowls and sees that there are no bananas)
Ruff: Oh. There are no bananas left. Maraya!
Maraya (walking over): Yes?
Ruff: Do you know somewhere I can get more bananas so I can feed Matthew?
Maraya: Why, of course, I do. How about if you can go to the store and buy more bananas?
Ruff: But, Maraya. I can't leave Matthew all alone.
Maraya: I'll take care of him.
Ruff: No. I don't think you should, Maraya.
Maraya: Why not?
Ruff: Because you're not old enough to babysit Matthew; plus, you don't even know how to take care of a baby.
Maraya: But, Ruff. I've pet-sat Flora, so why can't I babysit Matthew?
Ruff: I've told you, Maraya. You're not old enough to babysit Matthew.
Maraya: Aw, but, Ruff, if I'm not old enough to babysit Matthew, then I'm not old enough to drive a car either. Ruff, I kinda know another place where you can buy bananas.
Ruff: Where?
Maraya: Guess.
Ruff (thinking): Um...an island?
Maraya: Yes, but what's the name of the island?
Ruff (thinking): Um...Island Paradise?
Maraya: No. Guess again.
Ruff: I don't know. What is the name of the island, Maraya?
Maraya: Island Abandoned!
Ruff: Oh, why didn't I think of that?
Maraya: I don't know. I guess you hadn't heard of it before.
Ruff (laughing): Yeah, right, Maraya. I'm going to go to Island Abandoned to get some bananas, okay? Please watch after Matthew for just a few seconds.
Maraya: Okay.
Ruff: Okay, see you in a few seconds.
(He disappears using his teleportation powers. Then Maraya walks over to where Matthew was)
Maraya: Oh, hi, Matthew. Ruff is going to Island Abandoned to get you some more bananas.
Matthew: (giggles)
(While Matthew was giggling, Ruff comes back with a big bunch of bananas in his hand)
Ruff: Okay, I'm back, and thank you for watching after Matthew.
Maraya: You're welcome.
(He gives Maraya the bunch of bananas so he can walk over to Matthew and get him)
Ruff: Hey, Matthew. Are you ready for me to spoonfeed you?
Matthew: (making happy sounds)
Ruff (chuckling): I guess that's a yes. Come on, Matthew. Let's put you in your highchair and put this bib on you, and -
Maraya: Ruff! Why is he wearing my bib again? I don't want any baby food all over it.
Ruff: Maraya, quit being such a worrywart and sit on that couch over there. I'll get it washed for you later.
Maraya: Okay.
(As she walks away to sit on the couch, Ruff starts to make Matthew's food)
Ruff: Oh, it's a good thing I got plenty of bananas so we'll have some for a couple of weeks.
(He walks over to where Matthew was sitting in his highchair and then he asks him if he was ready)
Ruff: Okay, Matthew. Are you ready? Open up.
(Matthew opens up his mouth so Ruff can feed him the first spoonful)
Ruff: Mm-mmm! Isn't it good, Matthew?
(Matthew nods his head happily)
Ruff: That's good. In fact, these mashed bananas look so good. So good that I want some myself. (licks lips)
Matthew: (making happy sounds)
Ruff: Oh. Sorry, Matthew. I got distracted. Anyways, are you ready for another spoonful?
(Matthew nods his head)
Ruff: Okay, here it comes!
(When he fed the second spoonful to Matthew, he got happier. Meanwhile, Maraya is sitting on the couch, waiting)
Ruff: Mm-hmm. You like it, don't you?
Matthew: (making happy sounds)
Ruff:  Yay, that's good. (he is not seen) Feeding you is a lot of fun! Matthew, you're almost done.
(The scene changes to where Ruff was done feeding Matthew)
Ruff: Yay, you're done! Oh, hey, Maraya. Thank you for waiting. Now, how about if we can have some playtime with Matthew?
Maraya: Yeah!
Ruff: Then let's go!
(The scene changes to where Maraya and Ruff are playing with Matthew)
Ruff (not seen): Great job, Matthew! (laughing)
(It changes again to where Maraya is watching Ruff play peekaboo with Matthew)
Ruff: Okay, Matthew. Where's Ruff? Peekaboo!
(Ruff and Matthew laughing)
Ruff: That was fun. Let's do it again!
Matthew: (making happy sounds)
Ruff: Oh, Matthew. Where's Ruff? Peekaboo!
(They start laughing together again until it changes once again to where Ruff and Matthew are playing a different game)
Ruff: Pat a cake, pat a cake, baker's man. Bake me a cake as fast as you can. Roll it, and pat it, and mark it with a B. And put it in the oven for baby and me!
(The scene changes to where Ruff feels unsure about Matthew's routine)
Ruff: Hmmm, I hope we didn't forget to do anything. (he gets out a list) Let's see. At 12:00, we were supposed to feed Matthew. And then, we did his playtime at 1. Now, at 2:00, it should be time for his nap. And let me check my phone for the time.
(He gets out his phone so he can check the time. When he checks it, he gasped)
Ruff (gasps): Oh, it is time. Come on, Matthew.
(He gets Matthew and puts him in his crib. After he tucks him into his crib, he tells Maraya that it was time for her nap too)
Ruff: And, Maraya. I think it's time for your nap too. 
(It changes to where Ruff gets her in bed)
Maraya: Ruff, do I really have to take a nap? You know I'm 15.
Ruff: But, Maraya. You need a nap, just like Matthew.
Maraya: But, Ruff, I -
Ruff: Have a good nap, Maraya. I'll wake you up in 2 hours, okay?
Maraya: Okay.
(Bedroom door shuts as Maraya tries to sleep, but couldn't as she gets up)
Maraya: Ugh, I can't sleep. (walks over to her computer) I wonder how I can sleep better.
(She looks down at her computer and has thought of an idea)
Maraya: I know! Computer, do you think you can play some lullaby music for me?
(The computer doesn't answer her)
Maraya: Good. Now play some lullaby music for me.
(Suddenly, the Brahms' lullaby started playing as Maraya yawned. When it ended, she fell on the floor and fell fast asleep. The scene changes to where Maraya is sleeping towards her table until Ruff wakes her up)
Ruff (not seen): Maraya, wake up!
(When Ruff called Maraya's name, she turned around and got up. Then she saw Ruff standing in Maraya's room)
Ruff: Hi, Maraya! Did you have a good nap?
Maraya (yawns): Yeah.
Ruff (not seen): That's good. Now, come on. Let's eat some dinner.
(Ruff grabs Maraya's hand as he takes her to the table. The scene changes to where Maraya, Ruff, and Matthew are all having dinner together)
Ruff: So, Maraya. I'm glad you had a good nap, but you kinda overslept. 
Maraya: Oh.
Ruff: But I'm very glad. And look. It seems that Matthew likes the mashed potatoes I made. Isn't that right, Matthew?
Matthew: (making happy sounds)
Ruff: He says yes.
Maraya: Ruff, can you find me another bib, because Matthew is going to use it forever.
Ruff: Maraya, I'm going to find Matthew a bib, not you.
Maraya: Oh.
Ruff: But, if you want, you can use your napkin as a bib.
Maraya: Huh?
Ruff: You wear it like this.
(He comes to tuck the napkin in Maraya's shirt and then he sits back down)
Maraya: Oh, thanks, Ruff. (chuckling)
(She keeps eating her dinner until the scene changes to the next day)
Maraya (yawns): What another day. (she gets up) Let's check on Flora for the morning.
(She gets out of her room and sees that Ruff is not here to tell her good morning)
Maraya (gasps): Ruff's not here. But he's always here for me.
(She looks into the crib and sees Matthew sleeping)
Maraya: Yay! (singing) 🎵I'm going to look after Matthew, I'm going to look after Matthew, yay!🎵
Matthew: (crying)
Maraya: Oh, no! I'm sorry. But I know how to make you stop crying.
(She picks Matthew up from his crib and tries to soothe him with his pacifier. When Maraya puts the pacifier in Matthew's mouth, he stops crying)
Maraya: There. Now, back in your crib you go.
(She puts Matthew back into his crib. After that, Ruff comes him with a bag in his left hand)
Ruff: I'm home! (he walks over to Maraya) Oh, hey, Maraya. So glad you're awake. Thank you for taking care of Matthew for me. You are a big help.
Maraya: Really? I'm a big help? Thank you, Ruff! I told you that being responsible would be easier if we work together.
Ruff (laughing): You're welcome, Maraya. And yes, being responsible can be easier.
Maraya: Wow!
Ruff: Anyways, it's Matthew's feeding time and I bought him a new bib. Say, would you like to help me?
Maraya: Oh, can I?
Ruff: Sure.
(The scene changes to where Maraya and Ruff are getting ready for Matthew's feeding time)
Ruff: Okay. This is how you feed a baby. First, you get out a little spoon. Then you tell them to open up.
Maraya: Okay. Matthew, open up!
(She feeds Matthew the first spoonful and then Ruff gives her encouragement)
Ruff: Great job, Maraya. Now, do you want to feed him more or do you want me to do the rest?
Maraya: I think you're better at feeding Matthew than me, so you feed him the rest.
Ruff: Okay. Go sit over there so you can watch us.
(Maraya walks away to sit somewhere and watch Ruff feed Matthew)
Ruff: Okay, are you ready? Here it comes!
(He feeds Matthew another spoonful and Maraya waits and waits until he was done)
Ruff: Okay, Matthew. You're all done. Oh, hey, Maraya. Aren't you glad that Matthew has his own bib now?
Maraya: Definitely!
Ruff: That's great! Now, it's time for Matthew's playtime. Let's go.
(The scene changes to where they are playing with Matthew) 
Ruff: Okay, Matthew. Are you ready? Hey, Maraya. You can watch us if you want.
Maraya: Okay.
Ruff: Oh, Matthew. Where's Ruff? Peekaboo!
Matthew: (laughing)
Ruff: You like that? You want me to do it again?
Matthew: (making happy sounds)
Ruff: Okay, here I go. (he covers his eyes) Oh, Matthew. Where's Ruff? Peekaboo!
Matthew: (laughing again)
Ruff: Again? Okay. Oh, Matthew. Where's Ruff? Peekaboo! I see you!
(They start laughing together)
Ruff: That was fun! Now, Matthew. What do you want to do next?
(Suddenly, Ruff smelled something disgusting from Matthew)
Ruff (sniffs): Ew. Matthew, you smell disgusting.
Matthew: (making sounds)
Ruff: Come on, Matthew. Let's change your diaper.
(While Ruff got Matthew off the floor, Maraya asked him if she can help)
Maraya: Ruff, can I help you change Matthew's diaper?
Ruff: I don't think that's a good idea, Maraya.
Maraya: Why not?
Ruff: Diapers smell disgusting and you'll get hypersensitive with it.
Maraya: Oh.
Ruff: Stay here, okay?
Maraya: Okay.
Ruff: Thanks, Maraya. Now, I'll be right back.
(He walks away with Matthew as Maraya waits again)
Ruff: Okay, Matthew's diaper is changed. Now let's continue playing until it's Mathew's naptime.
Maraya: Okay.
(The scene changes to the final day. Ruff is shown packing up everything for Matthew)
Maraya (yawns): Ruff, what are you doing?
Ruff: I'm packing up everything for Matthew and Flora because Cheryl's coming here later today.
Maraya: Oh. I never knew it was the last day.
Ruff: Well, now you do.
Maraya: Aw, I'm going to miss Matthew and Flora.
Ruff: Me too.
(When the doorbell rang, Maraya walked to the door and opened it)
Cheryl: Oh, hi, Maraya. Hi, Ruff. So glad I'm seeing you again. Where's Matthew and Flora?
Ruff: They're right over there, Cheryl.
Cheryl: Thank you for taking care of them, Maraya and Ruff. I really appreciate it.
Ruff: You're welcome.
Cheryl: Bye bye! See you another time!
Maraya and Ruff: Bye!
(After they heard the door shut, Ruff tells Maraya that it's time for him to go too)
Ruff: And now that Cheryl left, I got to go too.
Maraya: Aw, but, Ruff. I don't want you to go.
Ruff: Don't worry, I'll come back.
Maraya: You will?
Ruff: Yes.
Maraya: Aw, thank you. 
(Ruff starts to smile)
Maraya: Goodbye, Ruff. See you another time!
Ruff: You too. Goodbye.
Maraya: Bye bye, Ruff. 
Ruff: Bye, Maraya. See you next time!
(After he disappears into the computer, Maraya says goodbye to Ruff one final time)
Maraya: Bye, Ruff! Thanks for helping me become responsible!
(After the farewells, Maraya thanks the viewers)
Maraya (looking ar camera): And thank you, viewers, for helping me too. I really appreciate it. And now that you and Ruff have helped me today, I now have a better autistic life.
(She winks at the viewers and then waves to them. The scene fades out, which causes it to come to an end)
==Characters==
*Maraya
*Maraya's Computer
*Ruff
*Cheryl
*Matthew
*Flora
==Errors==
*After Maraya says "you're welcome" to Ruff, he gives Maraya the big bunch of bananas. When Ruff was getting ready to feed Matthew, Maraya comes up without the bunch of bananas in her hand.
==Trivia==
*These are the first appearances of Cheryl, Matthew, and Flora, who is another dog who appears in this series.
*This is the first episode where Ruff is heard humming an actual tune.
*When Maraya bumped into Ruff, she actually made Matthew cry because she made Ruff spill his baby food.
*Ruff is known to take care of babies well.
*There was one flashback in this episode and it came from the episode "Patience."
*This is the first episode where Maraya gets punished for doing something wrong.
*Although Ruff is a special education teacher, he still punishes Maraya for making Matthew cry and not staying on the couch like she was supposed to.
*Ruff does every single step in the discipline technique just like Jo Frost, except that he took Maraya to her room for a timeout instead of letting her sit against the wall in the living room.
*Maraya is known to sit in her room for a timeout for 15 minutes because she is 15 years old.
*Skill(s) that Ruff helps Maraya with: becoming responsible whenever she had to take care of a dog and a baby.
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