Perhaps Jess shouldn't tell her driving instructor how she plowed her father's minivan directly through the glass wall of an airport, all in the name of saving her little brother Cory. But will Dan and Jess get to him in time? And when will Cory realize he's in danger? Son, can you please turn that game down? I'm trying to hear what the tower is saying about takeoff. Sorry. Just trying to get past this level. Yes! Did you hear that noise? Mr. Grant told you to stay in your seat. Whoa!
A minivan smashed into that building! Wait, is that my dad's minivan? Get in, Dan. I thought I told you to stay in the minivan. Technically, I did. Where's Cory? Gray still has him. And now he's got the journal, too. Dan, where are you going? They're headed to the tarmac. Gray must have a plane waiting. Are you using a luggage cart as a scooter? It's faster than running. We can't let them take off with Cory. Okay, I'll grab one too. Wait for me!
Let's take off. Now! Where's my dad? Is he alright? Sit down. This might be a bumpy flight. Wait, where are we going? I said sit down! I said go! Stop! My dad's out there! And my sister! If he gets in the way... Stay back, Jess. Stop! Corey! Are they trying to run us over? Watch out! Watch out, Jess! This thing! They're getting away. Come on. Come on, where? We're going after them. How? We have no idea where they're headed. No, but this does. The old paper from the Walker?
How is that going to help us find Cory? It's a replica of a page from Inside Swift's journal. A map? A map with clues. Begin your quest on the Bridge of Sand. Reach for the line that will fit in your hand. How can a bridge be made of sand? It would collapse. Regular sand would collapse, but not sandstone. A sandstone bridge? It must mean...
Natural bridge. In Red River Gorge? We'll never catch them. That's like two hours away. And our minivan is trashed. We don't need to drive. We can fly. What is that under the cover? It's a Cessna 150, two seats. We can't steal a plane. Of course not. We aren't thieves. Luckily, I've got the key. All right. Chapter 3. Unexpected stop in an unexpected place. Alright, buckle yourself in, put on those headphones, and prepare for takeoff. Wait, the key from your locker is to this plane?
You have a secret plane? What? Technically, it was your mother's. She taught me how to fly. Mom knew how to fly planes. Yeah, and helicopters. Sit tight, okay? You can't be serious. You're... You're a teacher, not... I'm flying. Where are you taking me? Calm down, son. Son? I'm not your son. I'm my dad's son. And you left him down there. Wait, am I being kidnapped? Look, this isn't the scary kind of kidnapping. I am being kidnapped?
Only until I find the treasure. Didn't you want to find the treasure? Not like this! I thought Dad was just being overdramatic when he said I couldn't go to the Minecraft tournament at the mall by myself because I could get kidnapped. I can see you're very hung up on this kidnapping thing, so how about we just think of it as a field trip? But it's not a field trip! Nobody takes an airplane to go on a field trip! Whoa.
Why are we? Don't tell me you've never been on a plane. Not since I was little. Dad says it's safer on the ground. And I can see why. Whoa. Turbulence is nothing to worry about. Just imagine we're in a bowl of jello. Huh? At this speed, the air takes on a property closer to jello, which is why you can feel little bumps and jiggles. Right. So, um, when's the last time you flew a plane? Now, it's like riding a bike. You never forget how. Except if you fall off your bike, it's not from 10,000 feet.
Don't worry hey there see nice and smooth now So let me get this straight Europe pilot with a secret treasure map, and you've been all over the world And you wouldn't let me go to Mammoth Cave? Don't you think that's just a teeny bit hypocritical? Honey, taking these sort of risks, that isn't my life anymore. Tell that to the guy who kidnapped Cory.
Excuse me? I think I heard Gray call you Nyx? Quiet! Can't you see the boss is reading? This is important! I said shut up. You're mean. You're annoying. I am trying to figure out the next clue, so everyone be quiet! Fine, but I think I have the right to know why you're beetle tripping me. Well, you see... I've always wanted a child of my own. You have? Of course not. Children ruin everything. Look at your father. He was something special once. Fun. Fierce. Fearless.
Fearless. And then you came along and suddenly it was all, my kids need me, the risk isn't worth it, Morocco's too far. Morocco? And then after Naro. What? I said leave me alone. I'm trying to concentrate. It's the least you could do after stealing my partners. Partners? I... Of course you didn't. Kids never stop to think about their parents' lives, who they are, what they want. And people think I'm selfish.
What was that? I'm sure it was just... Oh. What is it? I just remembered that the last time your mother and I used this plane... I'm around seven. years ago she said let's not forget to put gas in it wait we're out of gas not yet no but we're going to have to land a little early how early see
This is why I always tell you, never let your gas drop below a quart of a tank. We're out of gas? Don't shout, sweetie. It's a small plane, and we're wearing headphones. Now, help me look for a large, empty field. Crash? No, we're not gonna crash. We're just making an unexpected stop in an unexpected place. That's called crashing. I've made emergency landings before, and Belize was much hairier. Trust me.
What happened in the lease? Your mom and I had to make a hasty stop and ended up in a banana tree. That's a funny story. There was this friendly slump. Good thing you don't have to. Hi there! It's Jess from GCM Shows.
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That's not a toy. It's an ancient Mayan artifact that is worth more than your house. Okay, it's just... I know what this is. What? Take me back to my dad and I'll tell you. Cute. But you're in no position to make demands. What is it? I want my dad! And I want the treasure. Now, am I going to have to get Cage to shake it out of you, or are you going to tell me what you saw on the statue? Uh, these holes in the statue. They look just like mine.
It's a flute. Nice discovery. Perhaps you're more useful than you look. That kind of sounded like an insult. See the musical notes written in the journal? Do you think you could play this? Uh... I don't really play. Ow! Let go! Don't lie to me. I saw those boys bully you for playing the f***. Okay, okay, I'll try. See? You've just got to believe in yourself. Play. Keep going, kid. Sorry, it's just... I know this song. My mom used to sing it to me. Nara... Of course.
I thought she knew more than she was letting on. Keep playing! Okay. Now I guess I can check that off my bucket list. You had crash land in a field on your bucket list? I knew it was a crash. I was just trying to protect you. I don't know why you think lying is protecting me. It's not lying. It's being... Strategic about the truth. Good one. Can't wait to use that someday. If we ever make it back to civilization. Why won't this locket open?
You want me to help you? Nope. I got it. Your hands are shaking. That was a pretty harrowing experience. Here, let me. I'm fine. Stop, Stan. Got it. Seeing Mom's face inside always helps me feel better. Yeah, me too. I love that you wear that locket every day. It makes me feel close to her. And she said the marking on the back would give me luck.
I hope she was a better pilot than you are. Oh, much better. So, can we call roadside assistance or something? Well, I doubt we'll get any signal out here. Oh, wait. There is one bar. it's got a bar okay maybe i can post something or let's see um my dad and i are here and we need some you know i think crash landing was a stroke of good luck oh no
Did you hit your head? I knew I should have paid attention to concussion protocol in health class. I'm fine. I just mean that the airport where Gray has to land is on the other side of the county. I might actually beat him to Natural Bridge. Once I drop you somewhere safe. You're going to leave me here? Well, not in the middle of this field, but... I saved you in that airport. I didn't ask you to do that. I would have found a way to escape. I've crashed tons of planes before. Kids. Dan.
Dan, do you hear something? I do. It sounds like some kind of monster. There are no such thing as monsters. But there are curses, right? Let's get in Labyrinth. Coming through those woods! Stand behind me! It's heading straight for us! What oh what is coming through those woods? Is it friend? Foe? Or yet another relic of Dan's previous life. Only time will tell. I'm Christopher Sieber, and I play Dan in Discovering Dad. For more great shows, visit gzmshows.com. Shh. It's starting.
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