Della had already stopped short when Scrooge mentioned more Scrooges, and at the sound he made, she followed his gaze over to-

"Gobo?" It was said softly to herself, in a tone of concern. That didn't look like the happy little squirt she was used to... A quick, puzzled glance Scrooge's way, and then she started to near the branch.

"Hey, Gobo - what's up, buddy?"