Chapter 2
Rileys dad started a new business. Then her parents sold their home in Minnesota, and the family moved to San Francisco. Just like that, Rileys life was turned upside down.
The car ride across the country was long, and Rileys Emotions started to get restless. Why dont we just live in this smelly car? Weve already been in it forever, said Disgust, looking at the other Emotions.
Joy pointed1 out that the ride gave them plenty of time to imagine what the new house would look like. She plugged a cloud-shaped disc into the console as the Emotions reviewed all the great options they had thought up. Joy loved the image of the gingerbread house with the candy shutters2. Anger liked the one of a dark castle that came with its very own fire-breathing dragon.
When Dad finally drove down their new block, the Emotions waited anxiously. They held their breath as Riley stepped out of the car and looked at the house
It was NOTHING like what they had imagined.
Maybe its nice on the inside, Joy said cheerfully as she looked at the run-down Victorian.
But the inside was even worse! It was small, dark, and creepy, and it smelled weird3. Were supposed to live here? Anger shouted.
Do we have to? Sadness said.
Can you die from moving? asked Fear nervously4.
Im gonna be sick, said Disgust, noticing a dead mouse in the corner.
Joy reminded everyone how cool Dad said Rileys new bedroom was and suggested they check it out. Excited, Riley hurried upstairs to see it.
No, no, no, no, said Fear, taking in the dismal5 view.
The room was ridiculously small, and it had a sloped ceiling, which made it feel even smaller. A gloomy mood fell over the Emotions.
Im starting to envy the dead mouse, said Disgust.
Oh, Riley cant live here, added Sadness.
As usual, Joy tried to get everyone to look on the bright side. I read somewhere that an empty room is an opportunity, she said excitedly. She got everybody to imagine how great the room would look with all of Rileys stuff set up. Well put the bed there. And the desk over there Soon, they were all thinking about how they could fix up the room.
And the hockey lamp goes there , Fear added.
As they thought about Rileys posters, books, and glow-in-the-dark stars, they began to feel better. Lets go get our stuff from the moving van! Joy said. Riley dashed back downstairs to see if the moving van had arrived yet. When she entered the living room, she saw Dad hang up the phone, and she could tell he was annoyed. Well, guess what? he said. The moving van wont be here until Thursday!
Youre kidding! said Mom.
The news stressed out the family, and Mom and Dad began to argue. You said it would be here yesterday! said Mom.
I know thats what I said, said Dad. Thats what they told me!
The move to the new house was not off to a very good start.
Joy acted quickly. Ive got a great idea! she said, clicking an idea bulb into the console.
Suddenly, Riley smiled. She grabbed her hockey stick and dropped a crumpled-up piece of paper on the floor. Anderson makes her move. Shes closing in! Riley said playfully as she used her hockey stick to move the wad of paper across the floor like a puck.
Oh, no youre not! Dad said, grabbing a broom to use as a makeshift stick.
Riley slid across the hardwood floor in her socks as though she were on skates. She dribbled6 the paper toward the fireplace and whacked7 it in. She shoots, and she scores! Woo-hoo! Riley said, celebrating.
The Emotions cheered, and Joy turned to look out the back window of Headquarters. Family Island shone in the distance, powered up and running.
Come on, Grandma! Riley said as she skated around Mom.
Grandma? Mom said, putting her hair up in a ponytail. She grabbed a pillow to use as she played goalie, guarding the fireplace.
For a moment, the family forgot about their stress and enjoyed playing together in the empty living room. A golden memory rolled through Headquarters.
Then Dads phone rang, quickly ending the game.
The investors supposed to show up on Thursday, not today, he said after hanging up. I gotta go.
Its okay, said Mom. We get it.
Youre the best, Dad said, and kissed Mom goodbye. See you, sweetie, he said, waving at Riley.
Dad just left us, said Fear.
Oh, he doesnt love us anymore. Thats sad, Sadness said, stepping up to the console. I should drive, right?
Joy quickly blocked her. You know what Ive realized? she said, trying to come up with a way to turn the situation around. Riley hasnt had lunch! Joy yanked a memory sphere off the wall and played it, revealing a pizza shop Riley had noticed earlier, when they were in the car.
Hey, I saw a pizza place down the street, Riley said to Mom. Maybe we could try that?
Pizza sounds delicious, Mom said.
The Emotions cheered, and Joy smiled, happy to see that things were back on track.
第 2 章
莱莉的父亲换了新工作，因此爸爸妈妈把在明尼苏达州的房屋卖了，全家搬到了旧金山。就如此，莱莉的生活有了天翻地覆的变化。
从明尼苏达州到圣弗朗西斯科要跨越大半个美国，车程漫长。莱莉的情绪小大家变得焦躁起来，厌厌看着其他情绪小人说：大家为何不干脆住在这臭烘烘的车子里？反正已经在里面闷了这么久。
乐乐指出长期的旅程刚好可以让他们有足够的时间想象新房屋的样子。她往控制台插入一张云状碟片。于是，情绪小大家纷纷开始回顾各自已经想出的好点子，乐乐喜欢有糖果窗的姜饼屋，怒怒喜欢住着喷火龙的黑暗城堡。
父亲终于将车子开到了新家所在的街区，情绪小大家屏住呼吸，焦虑不安地等着。莱莉走出车外，看着眼前的房屋
和想象中的样子完全不同。
乐乐看着那破旧的维多利亚式老宅，自我安慰道：兴许里面很好。
但里面更糟糕！房屋又小又暗，让人毛骨悚然，还有一股怪怪的味道。 难道大家就住这里？怒怒生气地大叫。
肯定得住这儿吗？ 忧忧问。
搬家是否也会死人？ 怕怕紧张地问。
我要吐了。 厌厌看到角落里居然有一只死老鼠。
乐乐提醒大伙父亲过去说过莱莉的新卧室非常棒，大伙可以一块去看一看。莱莉开心地跑上楼梯。
不，不，不，不。眼前的景象让怕怕很沮丧。
房间出奇的小，天花板还是歪的，这让本来就小的房间更显局促，情绪小大家的心情顿时低落下来。
我都开始嫉妒那只死老鼠了。厌厌说。
噢，莱莉可不可以住这儿。 忧忧接着说。
和平常一样，乐乐努力让大伙朝好的方面看，她开心地说：我过去看见书上说空房间是一个好机会。她让大伙想象一下假如房间里放满莱莉的东西该多么美好，大家可以把床放在这儿，桌子放在那儿没过多长时间，他们都开始考虑该如何整理房间。
怕怕接着说：冰球灯可以放在那儿
他们想着莱莉的海报、书还有带夜光的星星，心情好了起来。乐乐说：让大家把东西从搬家车上拿下来！莱莉跑下楼梯，想看看搬家车到了没。她走进客厅，看见父亲刚挂了电话，他看着挺生气。唉，你猜如何着？父亲说，搬家车得星期四才能到！
你在开玩笑吧?母亲说道。
消息在家传开，母亲和父亲吵了起来：你说过昨天就能到的!
我了解自己说过什么，父亲回道，他们之前就是那样告诉我的！
搬家的事看来出师不利。
乐乐飞速做出反应：我有个好想法！她说着将一个点子灯泡嵌入控制台。
忽然，莱莉笑了起来。她抓起冰球棒，扔了一个揉皱的纸团在地上，接着挥动球棒把纸团当成冰球在地上推来推去，高兴地说：安德森发动进攻啦，她就要进球啦！
噢，休想！父亲一边说，一边抓起扫帚当临时球棒。
莱莉假装自己在溜冰，只穿着袜子的双脚在硬木地板上滑行。她将纸团运向壁炉，一击命中。她进球啦，她得分啦！唔哈！莱莉欢呼道。
情绪小大家也开心起来，乐乐回头看向情绪总部的后窗。能量持续流向家人岛，远远地闪烁着。
来吧，老奶奶！莱莉绕着母亲转圈。
老奶奶？母亲一边说，一边将头发扎成马尾。她抓起一个枕头，挡在壁炉前面，当起了守门员。
这一刻，全家人忘记了烦恼，一块在空客厅里享受玩冰球的乐趣，一个金色的记忆球滚过情绪总部。
接着，父亲的手机响了，冰球比赛飞速结束。
投资商应该周四才来，不是今天，他挂断电话说道，我得走了。
去吧，母亲说，大家了解了。
你们是最棒的。父亲和母亲吻别。宝贝，再见。 他朝莱莉挥挥手。
怕怕说道：父亲离大家而去了。
噢，他再也不喜欢大家了，真伤心。忧忧说着走上控制台，该由我来操控了，对吗？
乐乐飞速拦住她，你们猜我发现了什么？她努力考虑想找到扭转局势的办法。莱莉还没有吃午饭呢！乐乐猛地从墙上拉出一个记忆球，拿在手里把玩，记忆球里显示的是莱莉早先在车上时就注意到的一家比萨店。
嘿，我之前看到街上有一家比萨店，莱莉对母亲说，可能大家可以去试一试？
比萨听起来很好。 母亲回答。
情绪小大家开心起来，乐乐露出了微笑，她非常高兴看到所有恢复正常。
