- (GRUNTS, GROANS) - You OK? - The bad news is I won't be doing surgery any time soon. - I know you blame me, Sam. - I never said it was your fault. - You haven't said much of anything. - I was really nervous about reconnecting with my dad, but we worked things out. - I don't think I could work things out with my dad. - It's not easy to imagine being open to the unimaginable. My parents died in a car accident. - You should probably open your present. Not what you were expecting? - This belonged to my parents. (BIRDS CHIRP) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) The last time I saw this, I was 10. - Somebody took good care of it. - Yeah, I guess it meant as much to them as it did to us. (GENTLE MUSIC) My parents flew this every year on their anniversary. (ALL LAUGH) When I got old enough, they shared that tradition with me. And then one day, the string broke, and the wind carried it away. It flew a long way to get to Middleton. - It flew a long way to get to you. - (SIGHS) My parents sewed their initials into it on their first anniversary. The last time we flew it was the winter before they died. (POIGNANT MUSIC) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2023 - It looks like a J. - For my Joybean. - I love you, Daddy. - I love you too. (GENTLE MUSIC) (OMINOUS MUSIC) - ECHOES: To the next chapter. (PENSIVE MUSIC) - Dad. Come back. (THUNDER RUMBLES, BOOMS) (GASPS) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (BIRDS CHIRP) It's the first time it's gone past my dad giving me the shell. - Nobody tell Martha her dream pillow actually worked. - If the symbol really is meant to protect us, the pendant on the necklace could actually be an amulet. - Are you sure you've never seen it before? - Only in my dreams. - Sounds like your mom wanted to protect your dad on his journey. - (SIGHS) But if she knew he was gonna leave us, then why wouldn't she stop him? - Some journeys are unavoidable. - Not to a 7-year-old. - If you're dreaming about that amulet, maybe we need to be protected from the same thing your dad did. - Or my dream is protecting me from the truth. - Only way to find the truth is to find your dad. - Even if I wanted to find him, I wouldn't know where to start. - Hmm. No, you can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. - Now might be the time to hold a rummage sale. - Oh, it'd take a heck of a lot of rummage to save the church. Even if we raise the dough, we still have to find somewhere to move her to. - Maybe Cassie can point us in the right direction. - Maybe we can pull the doc in too. With his bum shoulder, he can use a distraction, and you two could use a little reunion. - I would love a reunion, but I tried, and he said he just wants to lay low. - Well, that's because no one has invited him down to the old Leopard Lodge. Nobody can say no to a beer, a brat and bocce ball. And you can bump into us while we're there. - Maybe I'll bring Donovan. If there's two of us, then it won't look so obvious. - The more leopards, the merrier. (CHUCKLES) (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Oh, thank you. You know, I'm getting used to this free coffee and doughnuts. - Oh, they're not free. No, I'm deducting them from what I owe you. - Mm. - A few more maple-bacon doughnuts, and we'll be even. - You know, it's not a good idea to harass your contractor when she's only halfway through your renovation. - Noted. - (CHUCKLES) - (CELL PHONE CHIMES) - Oh, can you, uh, check to see who that is? - Hmm. Well, not a exactly a who. Um, a squirrel rockin' a bowtie. - Oh. - Ah, kind of private. - Kind of private, huh? - Going on a date with Sean, huh? - (PHONE CHIMES) He wants to come by earlier. - All right, since you know so much, what do you think I should wear? - Hmm, what are you two kids getting into? - I have no idea. All I know is that we decided to keep it casual. - Mm, and you're not sure if your idea of casual matches his idea of casual. - Exactly. I mean, my idea of casual is a cosy wine bar and a cheese board and a glass of Cab or two. - (LAUGHS) And you're worried his idea of casual is ribs and video games and root beer? - I wasn't until just now. - I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. - (SIGHS) - Somebody got a meeting with Boyd Franklin! - Looks like three months of phone calls, emails and a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild finally paid off. - Well, they will in three more months, when we actually have the meeting. - I will toast to that. - How about we toast to us? Me being one step closer to the governor's mansion and you to opening your own ad agency. - I have the perfect glasses. - You know they're gonna start calling us a power couple if we're not careful. - Ooh, man, you are loving this. - Every minute of it. Aren't you? - Every minute of it. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - (SIGHS) To the next chapter. (MUSIC CONTINUES) You OK? - (KNOCK AT DOOR) Knock-knock. Did someone order a Tinsdale on toast? - Someone did not. - (SIGHS) - Now, why do I think that tuna smells fishy? - How would you feel about using that approved stamp on this parking-ticket appeal form? - Stephanie Borden, are you actually attempting to bribe the mayor of Middleton? - Well, I wouldn't call it a bribe. - These red-zone parking tickets are almost impossible to appeal. - (GROANS) - Where it asks for 'reason for contesting ticket', you've written 'Tinsdale on toast'. (GASPS) This is a bribe. - OK, look, I was in that red zone for, like, two minutes while I was unloading sauerkraut for your signature sandwich. - Well, unfortunately for you, that's not enough reason to put my signature on that paper. - Well, couldn't you look the other way just this once? - If I look the other way for you, then I have to look the other way when Adam puts his recycling bin on the street two days early. - Well, doesn't seem too unreasonable. - Or when Abigail leaves her Christmas decorations up until Valentine's Day. - Oh, all right, you've made your point. - I suppose you'll be wanting this TOT back. - No. You know, I will just put it on your T-A-B. - Hmm. (CHUCKLES) - When Donovan said, 'To the next chapter,' I noticed Willow View Inn engraved on the base. - (SIGHS) Could be a coincidence. - Or it could be leading us straight to Joy's dad. Why are you doubting this? - I don't know. - Well, I do know. He'll be there. - Who will be where? You found my dad. (PENSIVE MUSIC) - Welcome to the Leopard Lodge. Step right up, Sam. Jason, a couple of beers, please. - Put 'em on our tab. - Well, isn't this quite a coincidence? - He was just trying to help. - How did you get roped into this? - I owed you one. You were there when Abigail and I broke up. - Listen, guys, I appreciate you doing this, but I'm fine. - Well, now that the gang's all here, why don't we have a drink? - I never thought of myself as a Leopard Lodge kind of guy, and I was right. - Well, I'm definitely leopard material. - Welcome, my fellow leopards. (MEN ROAR) (CHUCKLES) It's time to meet our pledges for tomorrow's initiation. - Oh, this should be interesting. - Who are the pledges? - I'm lookin' at them. (QUIRKY MUSIC) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (KNOCK AT DOOR) - You up for some company? - (SIGHS) What if I say no? - Hmm, I'm gonna come in anyway. - (CHUCKLES) - (SIGHS) You don't have to come. - What if you find him? - (SIGHS) I'll tell him his daughter still has the shell he gave her. - Hmm. After that day at the beach, I fell asleep in the car on the way home. My dad carried me to my room and tucked me in. (CHUCKLES) I always used to say, 'Guess what I'm gonna dream about?' And he would say, 'A rainbow wrapped around the moon.' (POIGNANT MUSIC) When I woke up, he was gone. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - (SIGHS) My dad used to tap me on the nose three times when he tucked me in,... saying he loved me forever, for always, until the cows come home. - (SNIFFS) My mom used to tell me that even though he left, we'd always be a family. (SIGHS) (MUSIC CONTINUES) It's all she would ever say. (MOURNFUL MUSIC) I wanna go with you. (POIGNANT MUSIC) (LILTING MUSIC) (YAWNS) (MUSIC CONTINUES) (GASPS) (SCREAMS) (ITALIAN-STYLE MUSIC) - (SIGHS) Well, found my jacket, and these were in the pocket. - Well, as long as you're bringing them, we should do a reading. - I wasn't bringing them. - Maybe they're magic rune-stones. - Let's go with that. - Since Abigail's Middleton exchange gift pointed us in the right direction, I thought yours might come in handy too. - But we don't know yet if it is the right direction. - I'm pretty sure it is. I've got no problem sensing someone else's right direction. - Donovan? - Donovan and I are great. - Your ad agency? - Donovan and I are great. I think I realise the idea of opening my own agency was more thrilling than actually opening my own agency. - Are you sure? Maybe we should ask the rune-stones. Whoa, they all landed face up? - Cool trick, but aren't you supposed to keep them in the bag? - There's one missing. - There is? - There's probably a chart. - Wunjo. - You're gonna keep that intuition to yourself? - I just told you. Wunjo is missing. - Yeah, but what does it mean? - It means joy. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Oh, you are so not leopard material. - Pfft. Please. I'm gonna be Grand Poobah before the year's over. - (LAUGHS) - (SNORTS) - I'm just glad that you and Sam are getting to do this together. - Yeah, hopefully he is too. - You guys will be magnifique in no time. - (SIGHS) Sounds like your French is coming along. - You could say that. - I could also say I know you well enough to know that something's up. - Something might be up. - Mm, might it be about a guy? - It might be. - Well, we're friends. You can tell me. - I have a date tomorrow. - With? - Well, you know him as, 'Sup, bro?' - Oh, you're goin' on a date with your French teacher. - Oui. - Mm-hm. - But it's barely a date. Yeah, I just wanna keep it super casual and... Mm-hm. Cosy bar, couple of glasses of Cab, cheese board? - Mm. You do know me. - I know it was you, Stepho. You broke my heart. - I broke your heart? - I think she's quoting The Godfather. - Oh. - Cos this one dug up my best rosebush and planted it under my duvet. - And why exactly would I do that? - Because I wouldn't pardon your parking ticket. - Well, I would never ruin your roses over my parking ticket. I've already moved on. - (BELL DINGS) - In fact... Thank you. Consider this my olive branch. - Mm. - On the house. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - You're probably safe. - (GASPS) - That's a tuna melt, and I hear that revenge is best served cold. - Oh. (CHUCKLES) I'm hip to the little game that you're playing, keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. But you can't trick a Tinsdale. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - It's OK. You'll know what to say when you see him. - You think so? Sure doesn't feel like it. - (DOOR OPENS) (PENSIVE MUSIC) - ECHOES: Ask him why he left you. - What did you say? - I said, 'Here's your key.' - Oh, yeah, thanks. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - You OK? - Thought I saw my dad. - Can I offer you a shrimp puff, ladies? - Dad? (TENSE MUSIC) - Hi, Joybean. - Why don't we get you upstairs? - What? - I said we should go upstairs. (PENSIVE MUSIC) - No, thanks. - I feel like I'm seeing my dad everywhere. - You should lie down. Let's get up to our rooms. - OK. - WHISPERS: Yeah. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - We're missing someone. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - Did you see him again? - That is him. - The concierge? (PENSIVE MUSIC) - Good afternoon, ladies. How can I be of service? - Why does your name tag say Elliot Williams? - That is my name. - Your name is Phillip Harper. - I'm sorry, miss. You must have me confused with someone else. - No, you must have you confused with someone else. - Um, I'm sorry. She's looking for her father. - No, I found my father. - I assure you I'm not your father. - How do you not know your own daughter? - I wish I could help you, but I don't have any kids. (PENSIVE MUSIC) - It's my mistake. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - Hi. (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) - Psst. Hey, boys, over here. - Little early for Halloween. - Stare straight ahead. Try not to blow my cover. - Why exactly are you undercover? - Because I discovered that my prized rosebush sleeps with the fishes. Well, actually with me, but you get my drift. - (CHUCKLES) I don't have a clue what you're driftin'. - (GASPS) It's Stephanie. She's toying with me. - You think Stephanie put out a hit on your rosebush? - After I refused to waive her parking ticket. Who knows what other nefarious forms of payback she's brewing? - So, what's your plan, Martha PI? - Well, I'm gonna tail her when she leaves, catch her in the act and then put an end to these shenanigans. - Sounds like you got it all worked out, Columbo. - Oh, I certainly hope so. Tom's away on business, and I'd hate to face another night alone with the belle of the Bistro on the loose. If only I knew someone, a` a good friend, perhaps, who owned an 11-room bed-and-breakfast that was practically empty. - Hey, I've got an idea. If it would make you feel better, you could stay at Grey House tonight. - Really? How sweet of you. The thought hadn't even crossed my mind. Now skedaddle, both of you, before I'm exposed. - According to tradition, here at the Benevolent Order of Leopards, all members must write a task on a ping-pong ball and place it in the fish bowl. Pledges must complete three tasks before being officially invited to join the cat pack. Any questions before we commence? - It's not exactly brain surgery. - Seriously? - It's all right. Not a brain surgeon. - How about we let the games begin? I'll hand over the picking of the first ball to my leading knight. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Pledges will mop the floor blindfolded. - Mop... - ...the floors... - ...blindfolded? - Now, why don't we pick again? That's not the usual type of task. - You know the bylaws better than anybody, Grand Poobah. What's on the ball is binding. - Sorry, boys. Uh, the mops and buckets are in the closet. - You don't have to do this. - What? You don't think I can mop a floor? - That's not what I meant. I'm just saying this is too ridiculous. We can call it a day. - I know what you meant. George, where's that closet? - Right over there. - He'll come around. - Even if it had been 50 years, I thought I'd know my own dad. - Sometimes we want something so much, we see it how we wanna see it. - Guess I want to find him more than I thought. - We will. Ever since I knew that Billy Murphy was gonna kiss me under the bleachers in the 6th grade, my intuition has never been wrong. - My first time was on the island. (SIGHS) Something told me I needed to build that symbol out of rocks. - Did it also tell you that 23 years later, we'd be sitting in this hotel room, eating French fries? - Hmm, told me it'd be onion rings. Since we're all sharing, what was your first time? - I don't remember. - Oh, you clearly remember. - Come on, couldn't have been that embarrassing. - It wasn't embarrassing at all. - Why don't we talk about first crushes instead? - I was 10. (SIGHS) My parents were getting ready to go out, and, um... (SOMBRE MUSIC) ...I had a terrible feeling that I would never see them again. Turns out I was right. I never tried to stop them. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (QUIRKY MUSIC) Oh. (SIGHS) Oh my, don't those look delectable. - Good morning, Martha. Don't forget the honey butter for that biscuit. - Oh. (CHUCKLES) Ahtram. What is Ahtram? - Read it backwards. - Martha... (GASPS) No! (ITALIAN-STYLE MUSIC) - Strawberry. - Huh? (QUIRKY MUSIC) - You and I need to have a little chat. - If we're gonna have the same conversation as before, it's gonna be the same outcome. - Then let's change the conversation. - What do you wanna talk about? - I wanna talk about Elliot. Tell me about your life 23 years ago. - OK, this conversation's over. - Why? Do you have something to hide? - Clearly, you think I do. - Then put my mind at ease and tell me about 23 years ago. - I can't. - You mean you won't. - I mean I don't remember. - What do you mean, you don't remember? - I woke up one morning when I was 27 and forgot everything that happened before that. - And you decided to leave that little nugget out? - What do you want from me? - It's not what I want. It's what your daughter wants. - I told you, I don't have a daughter. - You can't remember. How can you definitively say that you're not her father? - Because a father would never forget his daughter. - I hope you're right. (PENSIVE MUSIC) What's in your pocket? (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Hey. I'm all ready to go. - I just got here. - Oh, I thought we had reservations. - We do, at Chez Stephanie. I've got entertainment and provisions. - Oh. - (CHUCKLES) - (CLEARS THROAT) - You wanna grab some plates while I get this set up? - So, what exactly is the entertainment portion of this date? - Knight's Oath. You ever played? - Not really a video game kind of girl. - (CHUCKLES) - (CELL PHONE CHIMES) - Need to get that? - Yeah, two seconds. - (CLEARS THROAT) - We're not gonna need all that. You, uh... You like ribs? - I prefer a baked brie. - Oh. (CHUCKLES) How do you feel about... root beer? - Same way I feel about ribs. - Oh. - Hmm. Good BLT? - (SIGHS) Mm. Not as good as Sam's, but, um, not too shabby. - Are you OK? (PENSIVE MUSIC) - Been a rough trip. How about you? - It's been a rough trip. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Guess who's coming to lunch. - Sorry to intrude. Your cousin didn't leave me much choice. - Why is he here? - Turns out he has a gap in his memory. - And you know how to bridge that gap? - Like the Golden Gate. Get the rune-stones. - Why? You wanna do a reading? - I want you to dump them out. Look familiar? (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) - Wunjo. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - (GASPS) (MUSIC SWELLS) (POIGNANT MUSIC) Joybean. - (GASPS) - (CHUCKLES) (MUSIC CONTINUES) - (CHUCKLES) - Aah! (GASPS, GROANS) (QUIRKY MUSIC) - (GASPS) - I know your biscuits are burnin', but hang in there, boys. Five more seconds. - (GROANS) - Four, three, two, one. - (BOTH GROAN, GASP) - (LAUGHS) - Drink up. - (LAUGHS) - (GROANS) (GASPS) Are you two serious? It was the longest minute of my life. - Paradise pepper is anything but paradise. - (COUGHS) What are you doin'? - I'm hanging with you. - (SIGHS) - Somebody just drink the milk. - I'm not thirsty. - Yeah, I'm like a` a camel. - (BOTH CHUCKLE) - (SIGHS) - Takin' you down this time. - (SIGHS) You know what? You win, Sam. - Your mother's intuition was never wrong. - She sent you away? - She knew something terrible was gonna happen if we were together. - But Julia couldn't see what it was. When it's that close to us, it's never clear. - Well, she hoped, by separating, she and I would both be safe. Was she right? - She died in a car accident when I was 17. - I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you. - How could you stay away for so long? - We were trying to protect you from losing us both. Leaving was the hardest thing I've ever done. Your mother gave me a tea to drink. She knew it was the only way I could go through with it. - That's why he didn't remember having a daughter. - Do you have the amulet? - Your mother told you about the amulet? - No, she didn't tell me anything. I had a dream that she put it around your neck. - Well, she told me it was an important piece of family history and it needed to be protected, because one day it would protect all of you. - Protect us from what? - I don't know, but I hid it to keep it safe. Your mother knew, when you needed it, you'd be able to find it. - Instead, we found you. - And I can take you to it. (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) - You do realise we're on a date, right? - (CHUCKLES) And you realise Lady Bethany isn't gonna rescue herself from the evil wizard, right? (CELL PHONE CHIMES, GAME BEEPS) - Everything OK? - Yeah, it's my, uh, buddy Eric. He needs help making a big decision. - And he wants your advice? - I've been around the block. - (CHUCKLES) On your bike. What's his problem? - (SIGHS) He doesn't know if he should quit his job and backpack around Europe. - Oh, well, that's easy. He shouldn't. - Well, it's not that easy. I mean, that kind of life experience is invaluable. - And what about what's valuable? Like a pay cheque? - Well, if I hadn't moved to France, learned the language, I wouldn't be teaching. - Well, just cos it worked out for you doesn't mean it works out for everyone. - Sounds like the mantra of someone that's used to playing it safe. - I own three businesses. - And that is impressive, but, I don't know, haven't you ever wanted to broaden your horizons? (QUIRKY MUSIC) - (CLEARS THROAT) - (GAME BEEPS) - Shut the front door! Did you just melt the troll on your first attempt? - I call that broadening my horizons. - I've created a monster. - Oh, you've created a champion. Let's try one of these. - Yeah. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - No old barn. - No oak tree. - No chance of finding the amulet. - That tree had been there 150 years. I never thought... - ...the magic of the movies... - ...would take down the magic of the Merriwicks. (PENSIVE MUSIC) One final task, and you boys will have earned your spots. (SIGHS) Wash and wax every member's car in the parking lot. - Yeah, I'm not doing that. - I don't blame you. There's definitely something fishy about this fish bowl. - Are you accusing me of breaking the bond of the bowl? - You're the leading knight. The bowl falls under your watch. - Well, you're the Grand Poobah. The entire lodge falls under your watch. - All right, gentlemen. Just go to your corners. - (SIGHS) I'd follow his advice if I were you, Feldman. - Oh, any time, any place, O'Hanrahan. - OK, guys. You're friends. This isn't how you work things out. - Maybe this is exactly how they work things out. - Well, wouldn't it be better if they took a civil approach and just talked to each other? - They will when they're ready. - Guys, we argue 32 times a week. But at the end of the day, there's not a better wingman out there. - (BOTH CHUCKLE) - You're making me blush, George. - (BOTH CHUCKLE) - Having fun yet? - (SIGHS) - I'll tell you what. Considering the extenuating circumstances, as your Grand Poobah, I move that we put an end to the final task and make these three pledges full-fledged leopards. - I second that. - There any objections? Then let the record show we're moving straight to the induction ceremony. - Actually, I object. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Ribs and wizards. Who knew? - I knew. - (CHUCKLES) - Maybe next time we can try your idea of casual. - Next time? That's presumptuous. - I presume I'm right. - Don't make me regret admitting I had a good time. - So did I. I should` I should go. You've got a French quiz to study for. - Or... we could try and melt some more trolls. - Yeah. - Mm-hm? - Yes. - (LAUGHS) OK. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - That's pretty bold, messing with the fish bowl. What's your beef with these three pledges? Actually, my beef's with Adam. - Do we know each other? - Yeah, we used to, 20 years ago. Appleton High? Chess club, first chair match. You beat me in four moves. - Scholar's mate. Impressive. - Jason Wasilewski. - Yeah, that's right. Jason Wasilewski, except, thanks to you, everyone called me Jason Wasaloser. - (SIGHS) That's, uh, unfortunate. - Yeah. - What's unfortunate is that match ruined my life. I couldn't stop thinking about it. I got a B on my calculus test. That dropped my GPA to 3.9, and I didn't get into MIT. I never became an engineer, and now I work for my cousin Andy at his accounting firm. - Wow. I` I don't know what to say. - Say you'll give me a rematch. - You really think a rematch is gonna change things? - I haven't been studying the world's greatest chess masters for nothing. - Looks like we're playing some chess. (SIGHS) - I'd love to stay to watch these two lock horns, but I gotta go meet my real estate agent. (SIGHS) - You're, uh, moving to warmer pastures, eh? - Well, I'm finally selling that piece of land I own down by Crescent Creek. - Hmm. It, uh, wouldn't happen to be big enough to hold a small church, would it? - (CHUCKLES) It's big enough to hold 10 small churches. (QUIRKY MUSIC) (ITALIAN-STYLE MUSIC) - (SIGHS) - I guarantee you nobody's getting in here, Madam Mayor. - Well, I certainly hope not, but my nemesis has proven to be quite stealthy. - Well, they won't get past me. I'll be watching the security cameras all night. - Oh, I feel safer already. - Need anything else? - Just eight hours of solemn slumber. - Sweet dreams. - Hmm. Hmm. They'd better be. (CLEARS THROAT, SIGHS) (MUSIC CONTINUES) - So, are we gonna talk about the elephant in the room? - There's not a lot to talk about when you lose in two moves. - I haven't played in a while. I was a little rusty. - Or a little magnanimous. - Are you saying he threw the match, doc? - Thanks for an interesting day, but I'm gonna head out. - I'll, uh, help you with the door. It gets a little sticky sometimes. (DOOR OPENS) - Guess they want us to have a conversation. - Uh, probably a good idea. (SIGHS) (EXHALES) - (CHUCKLES) 20 years. That's a long time for Jason to hold a grudge. - So is four days. Look, I know this was not your fault. - I went up pretty hard for that rebound. - I'm trying to apologise. Don't make me change my mind. - Hey, apologise away. - I just did. - (CHUCKLES) - And you were right. I was blaming you. - I know. - (CHUCKLES) Come on, I'll buy you some wings. (SIGHS) (GENTLE MUSIC) - Last time we were together, you were tucking me in. (CHUCKLES) - You said, 'Guess what I'm gonna dream about.' - And you said, 'A rainbow wrapped around the moon.' I was mad at you for so long. - And now? - I wish Mom could be with us. (POIGNANT MUSIC) - We'll always be a family. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - Hey, can I ask you something? - Of course. - How did you and Mom meet? - Well, I could tell you we met under the stars on a gondola in Venice. - But? - We met working the cotton-candy booth at the county fair. - I love cotton candy. (GENTLE MUSIC) - I didn't think being engaged would be this tricky. - You should try being married. - (CHUCKLES) - (SIGHS) I would like to think that you and Donovan are gonna be just fine. - You don't know? - This one's kind of fuzzy. - It's been a long day. - Yes. Definitely a little tired. (MOURNFUL MUSIC) - You've been thinking about your parents. - I wish I could've done for them what... what Julia did for Phillip. (MUSIC CONTINUES) You were a kid. You were 10. You didn't understand what you were feeling. - (SIGHS) I promised myself that I would never ignore my intuition again. - It's not your fault, Cassie. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) Ms Borden, I'd like to have a moment for a student-teacher conference. - Oh, sounds serious. Am I getting detention? - No, but you did get... a C on your quiz. - Huh. Not bad for not studying. - Lucky for you, I graded on a curve. - Well... - What's this? - Your grade for the date. - I failed? - Relax. There'll be a make-up date tomorrow night. - Hmm. Is it casual? - Yes, but it's my kind of casual. - I'd better start studying. Don't worry. I'll be grading on a curve. - (CHUCKLES) - With the amulet gone, what do we do next? - Now we each pick a stone. - OK. - (SIGHS) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) - Laguz ` means water. (MUSIC CONTINUES) Gebo ` gift. (MUSIC CONTINUES) Algiz ` protection. - The amulet was for protection. - Yeah, but what do 'water' and 'gift' have to do with it? - Shouldn't one of us be able to figure this out? - I got nothin'. - Maybe just we're too close to it. - Do you ever wish that we were just a normal family? - (CHUCKLES) I think making a wish just might be the answer. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - You're awfully chipper for someone whose moonlit mischief was curtailed. - Oh, here we go again. - I take it you've come to try to plead your case again? - No pleas. Just thank you. - Thank me? Whatever for? - For pardoning my ticket. I got an email saying it was forgiven. - That's impossible. - Well, says right here. You sent it at 3.32am. - Aha! You've just been hoisted by your own petard. I was drifting in dreamland at 3.32am. - Oh, so, what, you think I snuck in here and sent it to myself? - Well, we're about to find out. - (SIGHS) - (CHUCKLES) - (CLEARS THROAT) - (SIGHS) - (CHUCKLES) Well, that's interesting. - Oh, is that what you call being caught red-handed? - I would take a look at my own hands there, Ma Barker. - (SIGHS) I was sleepwalking? - Looks more like sleep working. - My rosebush. The jelly. - My parking ticket. - (GASPS) It was all me! Oh. (SIGHS) (QUIRKY MUSIC) - The honey's on the counter behind the sugar. - (SIGHS) What would I do without you? - (CHUCKLES) (SIGHS) - Hmm. - (SIGHS) I needed that. - You OK? - I'm getting there, yeah. - Wanna talk about it? - (SIGHS) I do. There's a lot I wanna tell you. - Well, the tea's already on. (GENTLE MUSIC) (MUSIC CONTINUES) - (SIGHS) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) Captions by Able. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air.