You know him? [He is absolutely beaming at the idea that she already knows Gary.] He popped out of the machine thing just today! Say hi to Hester, Gary!

[He meows.

Spongebob places the pancakes in front of her and smiles.]

You know I was just starting to worry I wouldn't be able to see any of my friends from home ever again, but I'm glad I was wrong about that!