NARRATOR: John became instantly attached to Teddy. There was something about that bear that made him feel as if he finally had a friend with whom he could share his deepest secrets. RECORDED TOY VOICE: I love you!
Ted
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Wow! (JOHN'S DAD CHUCKLES) I guess Santa paid attention to how good you were this year, huh? Aw! Merry Christmas, John.
Ted
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NARRATOR: Now, if there's one thing you can be sure of, it's that nothing is more powerful than a young boy's wish.
Ted
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You know, I wish you could really talk to me. Because then, we could be best friends forever and ever.
Ted
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John longed with all his heart for that one, true friend that he could call his own.
Ted
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And he knew that if he ever found that friend, he would never let him go.
Ted
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He talks! (JOHN'S DAD LAUGHS) I'm going to name you Teddy.
Ted
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Well, as it does every year, Christmas morning finally came.
Ted
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I love you, too, Teddy.
Ted
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It was Christmas Eve, and all the children were in high spirits. That special time of year when Boston children gather together and beat up the Jewish kids. Hey, Greenbaum!
Ted
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But there was one child who wasn't in such good spirits. Little John Bennett, that one boy in every neighborhood who just has a tough time making friends.
Ted
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And for little John Bennett, Christmas Day brought a very special new arrival.
Ted
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Hey, GUYS, can I play? Get out of here, Bennett. Get lost, Bennett! Get out of here, Bennett! Yeah, Bennett get lost.
Ted
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All the children were opening their gifts with holiday glee.