06 | How to make a truth omelette

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Hi True Squad. What we're uncovering is getting weirder. Here's where things are at. Who is this? Principal Duval? Data and direct market to the student. Recently they've been playing a song Someone's outside. It's Madeline! Created. We're uncovered. Whoa, look at the chatter about the teaser for tonight's show. They're gonna explode when they hear the full story.

Zach? You don't look excited. He's scared, T. You should be too. I am, Mitch. But if we're scared, that means we must be doing something important, right? Or something really dumb. Um, to be clear, that's not fair. I still have a bit of an ice cream hangover. Really? Even after everything that came out of you yesterday? Oh, I think it might be coming out the other end today. Oh no.

Seriously, why would Madeline do this to me? I mean, what is the point of a digestive system? The point is to fool everyone into thinking you're a normal kid. She is. So cruel. Another reason to take her down. You say that like it's so easy, T. We have no idea what Madeline is capable of.

So what? We just do nothing? Isn't the truth important to you? Of course. But the truth can hurt. No one ever made a truth omelette without breaking a few eggs. No one ever made a truth omelet tea. It's not a thing. Well, we're going to make it a thing. And Madeline won't be able to hurt Zack ever again. You'll be free. Isn't that what you want? Yeah, more than anything. Then we have to stick to the plan. We meet back here tonight and upload the show. It feels weird to be at school. Yeah.

I just want this all to be over. It will be soon, Zach. I promise. What what is going on? My phone is going nuts! Mine too! What is it? What's happening? The squad is going crazy on T's feed. It's a pylon. Whoa. I've never seen this much caps lock. What? Why? What are they saying? There's a lot of you suck. Those are just the nicer ones. Hush. All this over a teaser? I don't scroll down T. They're not reacting to the teaser. They're reacting to this. The ugly truth about Tang Wei? Play it.

Until then, stay vigilant and question everything. We done. Done. Do they believe any of this nonsense? As long as they keep subscribing and clicking our videos, I don't care what they believe. You've basically monetized stupid. Like I always say, first you get the influence, then you get the money. That is not us. I have never used the word monetize.

This was Madden. You think? But how did she figure out it was us so quickly? Pollock. He knows we've been hanging out with the asset, but to put out a fake video that convincing and that quick. How is that even possible? Um, hello. Madeline made me. Maybe we need to put this show on hold. I mean, if if Madeline can make us say and do whatever she wants online, then we are in deep trouble. Oh wait.

This is actually great. How is it in any way great? Don't you see? Madeline is trying to destroy us online before we've even touched her. Nobody hits back that hard unless they are scared.

Okay, so Madeline's scared? We're scared. Everyone's scared. Just look at Zack. Are you okay, Zach? You look a bit pale. It's my guts. Sorry guys, I'll see you in class. Okay, adding robot with the runs to the list of things I never thought I'd see. He'll be fine, I think. But Mitch, we have to stay strong. We have to get this show out. After that, all the fake videos in the world won't save Madeline Telinsky. You're right, T.

We should stick to the plan. The more people know about what's really going on in McAroy, the safer we'll be from Madeline and Pollock. Speak of the devil. Miss Way. Mitchell. I heard there was Abusive activity relating to something you posted online this morning.

Students on social media now, Mr. Pollock. Bit creepy, isn't it? Not when I'm concerned about my students' welfare. You should be concerned with your boss's welfare, Mr. Pollock, especially after our show goes live tonight. I have no idea. idea what you're talking about. Sure you don't. Get to class, Ms. Way. Hoo hoo! Nice one T. Did you see his face? Yeah, Pollock's a coward. Why doesn't he try to pick on someone his own size? Unknown number. Should I answer it? Hello? Mitchell!

Ah, uh hi. Uh how are you? It's Madeline. Put it on speaker. But if it's cool with you, I think we can cut the pretense, don't you? It was you, wasn't it? You made that video of me and T. Eh, it's just a lazy morning's work. Imagine what I could do when I really want to do damage. When people know what you've done, what you're doing. Okay, chill. Chill Mitchell.

Even if you do release your video, in a few months everyone will have forgotten about it. But that's still a waste of my time, so why go through with it when there's another option? I'm listening. You lost to Alex on the scholarship, but we can still set you up for life. Your mums would never have to work again. How does that sound? Let me think. Of course. Why don't we chat after the town hall meeting? No. Sorry? The answer is no. Fine, Mitch. But just know if you release that.

Things will get bad for you in Tang. It's a lot worse than that. Please tell me you were recording. I'm offended that you needed to ask. Good. It'll be valuable when we eventually release the show. What do you mean eventually? You heard her. Things are going to get a lot worse for Zack. Whatever danger we're in, Zack is in ten times more.

You're right. You're so right. Thank you. We have to release the show now. What? No, that's not what I was saying. Madeline is panicking. We need to do this now. Come on!

Hey T, that's my laptop! Tang, just stop for a sec. We need to think about this. Okay. Copying over now. Tang, think about Zack. Zack wants this. He said so. You didn't give him much choice. Neither did Madeline. Difference is Zack is our friend. That doesn't change the fact that he's still a bunch of code designed to spy on you and sell you stuff. Okay, it's done. Uploading now. This is not right, T. Okay, almost there.

What wa what? It stopped. It stopped uploading. What is happening? The Wi-Fi dropped out. No! My phone is offline too. Mitch! Time! Zap! We're trying to upload the show, but the school's Wi-Fi is glitching. Oh, it's not just the school. I heard some kids talking about it in the corridor. The whole of Macroy is offline. Madeline! Oh, she is totally desperate now, but she can't stop the truth squad. Think she just did. Only until Alex uploads it onto her satellite link. Come on.

What are you two waiting for? There's nothing I can say to stop you T, so Zach, we need to go. What? Go where? Yeah, where? Somewhere you'll be safe. This is our moment. We are about to win. Maybe. But I'm not willing to risk my friend for it. Let's go, Zach. squad, Madeline Talinsky, super villain. And as I always say, stay vigilant and question everything. Are you okay, Alex? Sorry, I'm just

I'm just coming to terms with the fact that I've spent years worshiping a liar and a fake. I just need a moment. So does that mean you upload the show or There. It's done. Your show is live, T. At least outside McElroy it is. Thank you, thank you. You rule Alex. Come here. Okay. A hug. Unexpected. Hello, T, you in there?

We did it, Mitchell! McRoy may still be in the dark, but the rest of the world knows the truth. You did it, T. Where's Zack? We should tell him the good news. He's somewhere safe. What does that mean? Whoa, you two should read this. A friend just emailed it. A Jaffel press release? Madeline is starting the town meeting early to answer recent allegations made about her. Boom, she is so dumb. Is your phone on? Have you got Wi-Fi? Trying it now. Come on. Ah still nothing on mine.

Where's your robo friend? You watched the show? How are you online, Bippin? I'm not. My cousin texted. I've got texts from Lana, Riley, Eunice, Jack. Texts from everyone. The story is getting out with or without Wi-Fi. Ha ha, suck on that, Madeline. Come on, we don't want to be late for the town hall meeting. So is it true? All of it, Bippin, and if you come to the town hall now, you can watch Madeline Telensky admit total destruction. Can you see polish?

Uh yeah, there in the front row. Keep an eye on him. Never know what rats will do when their ship sinks. Thank you. Home Tang. And thank you. Tang, Mitchell, over here. Dad. What's going on, T? The things I've been hearing around town today, are they true? It'll all make sense soon. Madeline is going to come clean about everything. Your town, your home, your future. At Jaffle, that's our dream. And in McEroy, that dream includes a state-of-the-art future hub.

A revitalized town square, community gardens, and a brand new stadium. Join with Jaffel. Make our dream your future. Nice work, Madeline. Hello everyone! That video is just a taste of the fantastic things in store for Macaroid. But before we talk about all that exciting stuff, I have to address some of the insane rumors doing the round. Just let me respond to that with a question of my own.

If Jaffel could create a fully functioning robot that could pass itself off as a human teenager, Would we really be using such a mind blowing piece of tech to do Market research? Good work, Madeline. What's going on? T, we need to I know, I'm doing it. No, T, wait! Hey everyone! You need to wake up. Get off! This is real. Get off the stage. Let us speak. If only we could figure out a way to monetize.

Stupid. Yes, exactly. But they're your words, right Tang? But madam There is another video doing the rounds today. I urge you to watch it. It'll make you think twice about anything Tang Wei says. You are making a mistake! Menolin is evil! No, uh hang on, hang on, wait a minute! T, are you okay? But I won. We won! We got the video out, and it didn't even matter. I'm so sorry, T. She's just too powerful.

It's not over. We have Zack. We can take him on the road. Tour the whole country. The world. Think T, every shady corporation and government agency in the world will want to pull Zach apart if they know what he really is. We can protect him, but only if we take Madeline down first. So please, tell me where he is. Will you give Zack a choice? A real choice? I promise. Tang, are you alright? I'm okay, Dad. Can we get a lift? Of course. Where are you going? Mitchell, where are we going?

Stefan, Wesley. He's out front. I told him to go grab a snack. Well he's not there now. What? I only left him for a second. I bet he's been kidnapped. How do you know? Pollock. I saw him sneak out during the town meeting. You didn't think to mention that? I tried to, but you were too busy lecturing everyone! Sorry, Mitchell. I should have listened to you. About everything. What are we going to do? We are going to find Zack, and I'm not going to stop fighting until he is For good.

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