Winnie seeks comfort and advice from Uncle Huck, who suggests that she use her Artist Vision to resolve the problem between her friends. He also advises her that she’ll need to work quickly: An embassy historian has been hired to find a loophole to force the children to leave the treehouse. Inspired by something she sees in the newspaper, Winnie prepares to return to the treehouse. Uncle Huck reminds Winnie that sometimes it helps to use her Artist Vision on herself, too.

Winnie observes her friends again—this time using her Artist Vision—and realizes that although they initially all came to the treehouse with specific demands, what they really need is something totally different.

Winnie secretly mails letters to each of the Treehouse Ten’s families, describing why each felt hurt and what they need from their families to return home. Each of the Treehouse Ten receives a letter from their families, asking them to come back home and indicating that they are willing to listen to their children’s needs, such as giving their children more attention or supporting their interests.