Yes. All right then, Marty. You think you can get them over here around noon?
Good. Uh, no. No, leave the rest to me.
Right.
You ready?
Oh, hey, Dad.
Hi.
Um, Dad.
What?
I need to tell you something.
Okay. What's happening?
Would you sit down?
Sit down? Sounds serious.
Yeah.
Well, remember the other day we had breakfast at Ruby's?
We talked about Julia.
Yeah.
Well, that afternoon after school...
I went to go see her.
Why?
Well, because I thought she'd forget about me because with you splitting up and all.
You didn't ask my permission.
Thought maybe you'd say no.
Well, I probably would have.
Probably would have gone anyway.
Holly!
What? What?
You are not going to believe this. I can't believe it.
What? What?
Oh, what is this? I mean, just about the most amazing thing that could happen to anybody.
Georgie's father got tickets to the Misfins concert tonight.
Eddie Mazur's band?
You know them?
Four really cute guys, two gold albums, hottest new band this year.
You do know them?
It's a cross between heavy metal and gonzo rock. They're really a lot of fun.
Can I go?
Well, I think we have to talk about it.
Max, slow down.
You don't have to rush. You just got here.
I really have to go to Sean's.
I mean, I didn't realize it when you asked me over. You wanted me to have breakfast.
I came over for a quick hug and just to say hi.
Oh, that's sweet.
Listen, I want to apologize for asking you to that avant-garde dance troupe.
I mean, with everything you've been going through, I was pretty insensitive and I must have seemed like an idiot.
That's all right. You're just trying to help.
Speaking of.
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What could it be?
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Listen, I know that you have to run along, but I was wondering if maybe later you and I and dinner and alone.
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Oh, come on. We would help you on wine. Do you need that?
Sure. Why not?
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But why, Dad? Why if it's true for me? Now isn't it true for you?
School is not business, Sly.
Well, I mean, how come? See, whenever I argue with one of my friends, you always tell us to talk it out, you know.
You should see to the side of the argument. Why can't you and Julia do that?
No, it won't work. It won't work at all. Look, I know that this is hard for you. I understand that.
But the truth is, Miss Barrett and I have split up at work and out of work.
Now, I'm sorry if that's hard for you, but you're just going to have to adjust.
But Dad, she's ditched. She and my friend too. She said she wanted to stay my friend, that we could still see each other.
I don't think it's a good idea right now for you to spend time with Miss Barrett. I just think it's not a good idea.
But why does it always have to be your way, Dad? It's not fair.
Life is not fair, Sly.
Look, I'm going to be late for school. I don't care. I want to see Julia. It's not fair of you. Not life.
That's not fair. Every kid in my class would just die to be there.
Every kid?
Okay, so 99%? I mean, what's the difference? Duty's father got us the tickets and he's giving them to us.
Is he going to go with you?
I have to go. I don't care if Duty's father goes.
Julia, tell Holly we have to go to the concert.
We have to go to the concert.
Oh, wait, wait, wait. Slow down. I have some questions that I'd like to ask.
Well, my father got the tickets. I mean, they're not fake or anything.
No, I'm sure they're not. But it's just that, you know, I have some concerns. For example, tonight is a school night.
Well, I have all my homework done. I mean, the concert's only until 11, and I promise I'll go to bed an hour earlier tomorrow.
Well, that's a very admirable offer, but rock concerts can be dangerous places. And, you know, the kind of music that they play...
Well, the Miss Fittens always have safe concerts.
Yeah, and we'll have the guards with us.
I forgot that. How cool. Our own bodyguards, just like the band.
I really want to go.
I don't mean to sound like a nagging mother, but...
You're not my mother. My mom wouldn't let me go.
No, I know I'm not your mother.
I know you're just doing this because you think it's what my dad would do.
I think he would expect me to act like him under these circumstances.
Well, anyway, Uncle Max is the one that's in charge. I'll just ask him. He'll let me go.
No.
Robin.
Come on, Julie.
All right, Robert, not just how would you say this?
I just hope this little lie turns out to be the truth, old buddy.
Hi, Max. Thanks for coming by.
I just said you had some news.
Yeah, yeah, I do. You want some coffee or something?
You heard from Robert?
As a matter of fact, I have, yeah.
Well, great. What did he say? Where is he? Is he all right? How's that?
Slow down, slow down. You're looking for a feast? Oh, I've got his little snack.
What do you mean?
Come on, I'll show you.
This came all over the secured model line from Pegasus.
I'm afraid it's not going to answer any of your questions, though.
Pegasus, that's Robbie, all right?
Mm-hmm, that's him.
Well, let's see. The hunt goes well, nearing the prey.
Yeah, but the most important part, Mac, is not long now.
I agree. I agree, but can't you modem him back? I mean, where'd it come from, Sean?
I have no idea. I wasn't here when it came in.
I figured that Robert probably bounced this message off a satellite somewhere.
You'd think it would be easy to locate the sender, but for security purposes, they usually black out all traces.
I can't argue with you with that about...
Look, why didn't he contact me, you know? Why not me?
Why didn't he leave some more information?
He probably thinks it isn't safe, Mac.
Look, knowing Robert the way I do, he's probably worried that Faison has accessed his modem line.
Now, he doesn't want Faison getting all this update on the chase, right?
I hate that he's out there alone, Sean.
I know you do. I know, but you've got to hang in. You've got to play this tough, okay?
Your brother's going to come through.
All right. All right.
All right. Look, just let me know if anything else comes up, all right?
Yeah, yeah, man. I promise, I promise. Take it easy, huh?
Thanks.
I just hope this diffuses you, Mac.
My husband's on the phone. He's going to faint.
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Sweetheart, I promise I'll make it up to you.
Oh, yeah? How?
Well, when I take care of this cannery business, we'll leave again.
To the tropics this time.
Hmm, the tropics.
Turtle Island.
We'll go to Turtle Island.
You ever been to Turtle Island?
No.
Oh, unbelievable.
What is Turtle Island?
It's us, it's us. We are on our way home. Hi.
My name is Ned Ashton. My wife and I have confirmed seats on Flight 11.
Ah, yeah, Mr. Ashton. I'm afraid there's going to be a slight delay before departure.
What do you mean a slight delay?
We can't say for sure.
Is it more bad weather?
Oh, no, Mrs. Ashton. We're experiencing some equipment trouble.
Are you telling me that there's a problem with the plane?
Oh, nothing serious, sir. And it shouldn't be that long.
Let me tell you something. We have been snowed in for two days.
After all the delay and inconvenience, my wife and I are told to come down here in an hour.
Well, we are here. We're packed. We've checked out of our hotel. We are ready to go home.
Ned, I don't think that...
No, no, the problem is, sweetheart, they didn't think.
You see, they didn't think to call us and tell us just to stay at the hotel.
I assure you, Mr. Ashton...
I am not a happy camper.
Ned, it is not this woman's fault.
You're right.
May I speak to your supervisor, please? Someone in charge?
That would be Herr Mertens.
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If you'll just wait a moment.
Where would I go? Your plane's not flying anywhere, is it?