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Ben's heart pounded in his chest.

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Meanwhile the wall's shaking had grown louder.

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Rebecca Gold spoke up.

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"I'd like to try your mac and cheese."

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"Really?" Ben said.

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"Really?" the two other judges said in shock.

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"Yes." Rebecca Gold picked up a fork.

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"I believe it's important to try new things."

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She glanced at the other judges.

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"You two have no sense of adventure."

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<font color="#ffff00"><i>Rumble! Rumble!</i></font> The wall shook violently.

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Ben tried to ignore it as he spooned out some of his mac and cheese for Rebecca Gold.

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"It smells wonderful, Ben." The judge took some on her fork and lifted it toward her mouth.

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<font color="#ffff00"><i>Rumble! Rumble!</i></font>

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"Can someone please fix that wall?" Bolton Ramsey shouted.

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"It's driving me absolutely—"

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<font color="#ffff00"><i>Ka-boom!</i></font> The wall exploded, and a tidal wave of hot sauce flowed into the room.

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Cameras and lights sizzled and melted as the hot sauce bubbled up around them.

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Crew members tripped over one another, all trying to reach the door.

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"What is wrong with this place?" Bolton Ramsey shouted.

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Mayor Hubbletree held up his hands.

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"Everyone, please remain calm! Everything is totally under control!"

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"You call this 'under control'?" Viv Stryder cried.

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"I knew it was a bad idea to film here."

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She climbed onto a table to escape the hot sauce.

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"Yikes!" Mayor Hubbletree cried as the sauce oozed toward him.

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The mayor scrambled onto a chair.

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"Where's Freaky? This is his fault!"

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Ben looked around.

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The principal was huddled in a corner with his face in his hands.

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Bolton Ramsey stood up.

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"I'm leaving!" He stormed out of the room, with Margaret Oh following him.

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Rebecca Gold was still sitting at the table.

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"Well, Ben. Let's try this mac and cheese of yours."

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She took a bite.

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"Mmm. Delicious!"

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Ben was shocked. "Really?"

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The judge nodded. "I love monster food.

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My husband is a ghoul, you know.

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If I can give you a bit of advice, try a few more lizard tails next time.

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But it's not important.

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This is absolutely enchanting."

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"Gee, thanks," Ben said.

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Rebecca Gold looked around at the chaos.

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A lightbulb exploded.

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A cameraman held a half-melted camera in his hands. Wires sizzled.

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"I suppose I should go now," Rebecca Gold said.

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"Good luck, Ben. Don't stop cooking—you're very talented."

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She leaped over a pool of hot sauce and walked out of the room.

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Viv Stryder hopped down from the table and made her way to the door.

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Mayor Hubbletree followed her, wincing when he stepped in a hot sauce puddle.

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"Miss Stryder!" he called.

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"Please wait! Let's reschedule and film the show at the People Place Middle School, like you suggested!"

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Viv Stryder spun around.

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"Are you kidding? Sorry, Mayor, but this episode of <font color="#ffff00"><i>Kids' Kitchen Showdown</i></font> has been canceled!"

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The mayor's shoulders slumped.

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Mr. Freaky wandered over to the mayor.

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They both pulled out their handkerchiefs.

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Mayor Hubbletree wiped his brow.

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"Why do things like this constantly happen around here, Freaky?

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You all seem like good people, er, monsters."

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Mr. Freaky blew his noses.

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"I don't know, Mayor. I really don't know."

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The next day Ben was at home getting ready for Winnie's party.

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He placed the necklace in a small box and wrapped it.

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"I hope Winnie likes this necklace," he thought as he tied the ribbon.

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<font color="#ffff00"><i>Meow!</i></font> The kitten swatted at Ben's feet.

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"You have a lot of energy today," he said to the kitten.

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He'd made a few phone calls about a home for the kitten, but so far nobody wanted it.

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The kitten leaped up, nearly knocking the gift out of Ben's hand.

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When Ben turned to leave, the kitten followed.

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It hopped through the open door and ran down the front steps.

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Ben sighed. "You can't come with me. Go back inside!"

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He held the door open, but the kitten ignored him.

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It was getting late. Winnie and Gaby would be back at Winnie's house soon.

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Ben didn't have time to argue with a kitten.

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He shut the door and floated down the street.

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The kitten followed, jumping up and swatting at his feet.

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"Stop it," Ben said.

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As he turned to scold the kitten, he floated into a tree.

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"Ugh!" Ben cried.

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"I'm stuck!" He gritted his teeth and tried to move.

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"This is unbelievable! I haven't gotten stuck like this in a long time.

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It's all because of this annoying kitten!"

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Just then the kitten jumped up, leaping for the ribbon on the gift.

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Ben watched in horror as the gift flew out of his hand and sailed toward a storm drain.

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"No!" Ben cried as the gift slid into the drain.