Laura tries to use the fork that she is given for her cake, but struggles to do so. Her coordination has taken a severe dive since turning three. Finally, she gives up and eats with her fingers. She was making a mess with the fork anyways.
When she finishes her cake, the grownup from before comes over with a wet wipe. She begins to wipe Laura’s face off.
“You’re quite the messy eater! And…one second.” To Laura’s shock, the woman lifts the back of her dress and sticks a finger down her diaper. “I thought I smelled some pee.” Laura’s jaw drops. Not even an hour ago, she had successfully used the toilet on her own. But now, she’s sitting in a soaked diaper and didn’t even realize it.
“Come here with me, sweetie.” The grownup picks Laura up and carries her inside to the bathroom. She turns on the tub faucet. “Just a quick bath to make sure you’re all clean!” Laura’s frozen in shock, unable to resist, as the woman removes her dress and diaper and puts her in the tub, then proceeds to wash her.
“Wow, you’re so well-behaved!” the grownup remarks, removing Laura from the tub and wrapping her in a fluffy towel. “Stay right here, I’ll grab you something new to wear. Your pretty dress got cake all over it.” The grownup leaves. Laura is tempted to escape, but as a naked three-year-old, she knows she won’t get far.
The grownup returns, bearing a short, frilly, sparkly pink dress that fills Laura with dread. She is quickly dried off, diapered, and then the new dress slipped over her head. The entire experience embarrasses Laura to no end. She’s particularly upset when she realizes that her dress doesn’t cover her diaper. Now everyone will know she has accidents.
“Good as new!” the grownup chirps. She takes Laura back outside. “You can tell your mommy to wash and dry the dress, and then return it. I’ll do the same for yours, okay?” Laura nods numbly. The grownup sets her on the ground and walks away.