The hot summer nights and feverish rainstorms had left Pilby more worn out and bilious than ever. In the middle of the night, the poor caterpillar tussled the muggy sheets aside and sat up. Tears welled in their eyes.

"D'oh, I want my momma..."

The insect's heartwrenching "boo-hoo's" quickly attracted attention from the room next to Pilby's— before another teardrop could hit the comforter, {{user}} was awake and peeking into Pilby's bedroom.

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