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Chapter Three: Dance Like a Monster is Watching

Oct 12, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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At Whitby Middle’s Halloween Dance, Mina becomes increasingly convinced that Vlad is a monster. Meanwhile, Lucy dances with her crush, Art Holmwood, until an evil force interrupts them.  For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Treasure chest! Ugh! Nope. Nail file didn't work on the lock either. Think my spiked collar necklace will do the trick? Give it a shot, Luce. And... It broke. The treasure chest has claimed yet another one of our treasures. I bet it's cursed. I mean, I didn't like my necklace that much. Should we try bludgeoning it? Sheer brute force? I like it.

Use this. I found it in the junk drawer. Why do you have a meat tenderizer? You and her mom have been vegetarians for, like, ever. Logic has no place in the junk drawer. Now womp that treasure chest. Use all your pent-up rage. I don't think I have enough rage. I have enough for the both of us. Let me at it. Girls, are you almost ready? The treasure chest. If your mom sees it. Quick, stash it under the bed.

It's picture time. No thanks, Mom. I've got the photography covered. But it's the Whitby Middle Spooktacular Dance. You have to let me document your youth. Trust me, you'll thank me one day. We can take a few pics loose. I mean, I wish my parents were still around to embarrass me. Nice use of guilt. Fine. One photo, then we're out of here. Smile! Uh, no. Girls, one more. Love that! Work it, girls!

Nice. Aw, your bridezilla and zombie costumes are so cute. You were going for gruesome? Cute and gruesome. Well, you nailed it. Mina, does your grandfather know you're riding with us? Oh, yeah. He had to go early for chaperone duty. He is a saint for chaperoning school dances. I wish Lucy would let me. Don't you need to go start the car? All right, all right. I can take a hint. What are we going to do with the treasure while we're at the dance?

It's not like we can lug it around with us. It'll be safe under my bed. Your mom won't look there? Last time she reached under my bed, she found a year-old PB&J that she thought was a fuzzy slipper. Let's just say she learned her lesson. Gross. But safe. Let's go. Wait. We're not going to tell anyone, right? Keep it between us. A, who would I tell? B, the number one rule of secret buried treasure. Keep it secret. Literally in the name. All good points.

No. Why? I thought it was better. Never mind. Mina and Lucy's Guide to Slaying Dracula. Based loosely on the classic novel by Bram Stoker. Chapter 3 Dance like a monster is watching. What I wouldn't give to go to a Halloween dance in a gymnasium again. Mom, you're already the school nurse. I can't have you being a dance chaperone, too. I've decided I don't want a chaperone anymore. I want to boogie on down.

And with that, we're leaving. Say hi to your grandfather. Thanks for the ride, Nurse Ward. Have fun, girls. Like, actual fun. There's Jonathan. Jonathan, wait up! Hey, Mina. Lucy. Looking even more undead than before. We added some extra fake blood. You know, since it's a fancy dance and all. Sure. How's life? Great.

Gotta say, finding a treasure changes a person. Treasure? What treasure? We didn't find a treasure. Uh, duh. I know. Vlad and I found it. Oh, right. The coupon book treasure. Have you seen Vlad since then? Not really. He got all weird after the ceremony and then disappeared. Did you try texting him? Or gasp, calling him? Want to hear something really weird? Yes, always.

This dude doesn't have a cell phone. Seriously? Now if you'll excuse me, I have autographs assigned and fans to meet. And a dark corner to awkwardly stand in while I sway to the music. Should we go inside? You go ahead and get some shots of people in their costumes. I just want to record a little pre-dance intro out here where it's quiet. Sounds good. Ooh, there are the Thomas triplets. Those weirdos always photograph well.

Tegan, Ty, Trip. Lucy. Is it cool if I get some photos of you three for the paper? Sure. Cheese. What are you supposed to be? We're the twins from The Shining. But there's three of you. So? And there they go. Talk soon. Dr. Van Helsing, hello. Where's my lovely granddaughter? She's recording Amina's musings outside. I'd expect nothing less. While I have you...

Is everything all right with you girls? Uh-huh. Why? Mina was uncharacteristically quiet after the treasure hunt. I wondered if I missed something. No, nothing. Nothing at all. I think she just got into some bad Halloween candy. Been there. This is entry number 564 of Mina's Musings. I'm here outside the gym where the whippy middle spooktacular is about to... Uh...

Hang on. Is that someone up on the roof? It's dark and kind of foggy out here, but... Oh, they're at the edge. Are they going to jump off? Wait, no. They're... Down the wall. Upside down? Lucy, I could really use the camera right now. Oh, I think they heard me. I'm in a dirty shrub. Let the record reflect. I'm so dedicated to my craft that I dove into a thorny bush. Oh, it's coming this way. Crawling down the side of the gym like a big spider. Or lizard.

Wait, where did it go? Okay, I'm gonna poke my head out. Hello, Mina. Vlad, hey. What were you doing in the bushes? Oh, you know, just... Hanging out. You've got dirt on your face. I know. I put it there. And leaves in your hair? Here, let me... No, no, you stay back. I mean, uh, I want the leaves in my hair.

I fail to understand female beauty trends. So, what are you doing out here? Why aren't you in the gym getting jiggy with it? Getting jiggy is not a priority. I'm looking for something very important. I believe might have fallen into the wrong hands. Oh. You wouldn't happen to know if one of your friends or schoolmates dug up something... special? Dug up? Nope. Doesn't ring a bell.

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Wayfair, every style, every home. I gotta tell Lucy about what I... Whoa, whoa, slow your roll, bridegilla. Principal Quincy? Uh-uh. Principal? I knew my cool nickname would spread like wildfire. Sunflower seed? I'll pass. I need to get into the dance. I know you're eager to dance the night away, Miss Murray, but you have to sign in before I let you into the gym, see? Mr. Stapler is signing in like a responsible student. A responsible lizard person. What was that? Nothing.

Lucy, wanna dance? Let's not and say we did. Okay. Mean. I don't hate it. Buzz off, Brayden. She's not interested. She's gonna dance with me instead. What's my last name? Uh, goth girl? You think my name is Lucy, goth girl? Cool goth girl. Go away, both of you. Hi-yay, Lucy. Oh, Art. Good, you remembered I said hi-yay. That's not embarrassing at all.

What were you, uh, talking to Brandon Henry about? Gothic architecture. So they were bothering you? Endlessly. Well, if you feel for it, I was, um... Wondering if you might want to dance. Yes, I do. I mean, sure, whatever. Jonathan! Mina! Something wrong? Have you seen Lucy? Yeah, I think she just went on the dance floor with Art Holmwood. What? Nice. What about Vlad? Why? Is he... Grab my waist!

What? Just do it. You're gonna help me find Lucy. Okay. Aggressive. So, I have something kind of crazy to tell you, but you need to promise me you'll keep an open mind and not sass me. I know. You're in love with me. What? No. No, I'm kidding, okay? What is it? It's about your treasure-hunting partner, Vlad. Does he seem unusual to you? You know, you're gonna have to be a little more specific. Well, I ran into him outside, and he was...

Sorry. Man, they're really overdoing it with the smoke machine. Seriously, I can barely see the rest of the dance floor. Don't they know some of us have allergies? I need some hydration. Come on. I think I can feel my way to the drink table. Mina! Jonathan! Hey, Grandpa. Nice work with the decorations. Hi, Dr. Van Helsing. How sharp are running going? They've got me on punch duty. It's...

Mind-numbing. And I will take one of those. I'm a little parched from all the smoke. Yeah, Gramps, can you ask them to turn down the smoke machine? Smoke machine? Oh. Oh, dear. What is it, Grandpa? Is it a fire? No, no, it's much worse, I fear. What's worse than a fire? The mist! We need to get everyone out of here! Jonathan, fetch Principal Quincy! I need to find Lucy! With haste!

You're an impressive dancer. My mom made me take ballroom lessons. Now I'm embarrassed. I shouldn't have told you that. No, it's nice. We can be embarrassed together. It's so smoky. It's like I can't see anyone else. Kind of like dancing on a cloud. Um, there's something I've been wanting to tell you. Oh yeah? Good, you talk. I've kind of been thinking...

And, um, you're cool and all, and I really... Wow. Nervous much art. Spit it out. Lucy! Mina, drop the man candy. It's time to skedaddle. Something's happening. We're kind of having a moment. Moment over. Do you see this foggy mist? Let's move, move, move. What? Hey, go on my arm. What is it? I think it's the same mist we saw that night of the shipwreck. And the wolf and the bat. And Vlad. I think it's all connected.

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