Synopsis

The worn patch on Teddy B’s velvet ear seemed to mirror the ache in his stuffing. He’d been anticipating this afternoon, a grand game of hide-and-seek with Donny, but Donny had simply turned away, a shadow crossing his face. It was a perplexing disappointment, a quiet unraveling of expectations. Teddy B considered the situation. He wasn't sure what he'd done to cause such a reaction. He was, after all, a perfectly good bear – soft, cuddly, and always eager for a romp. He tried to recall any