The Great Bear

Morgan and Eli successfully convince their foster parents that they are sick, allowing them to stay home from school. Once Katie leaves for work, the siblings eagerly head to the attic to try time traveling using Eli’s drawing of a younger Ochek. Despite initial doubts, they open a portal to a past version of Askí.

Overwhelmed with emotion, they cry tears of happiness as they see a young and alive Ochek, who appears just as Eli drew him. Ochek, surprisingly unfazed by their arrival, greets them and invites them to see his village. Morgan and Eli, thrilled at the prospect of revisiting their friend and the world they cherish, eagerly accept his offer.

Morgan and Eli embrace Ochek, feeling a deep connection and joy at seeing him alive. Ochek, though surprised, allows the hug and inquires about their greeting customs. He mentions the weirdness of time near the Great Tree and expresses concern about returning home late, as time moves faster away from the tree. He invites the siblings to visit his village, Misewa, a stark contrast to their cold welcome the first time they visited.