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Because, Badger, somewhere deep down, you know that Cam and I are important to you. And because Adam helped you ditch that tracker in your hoverboard. Whoever's tracking it will now be following a suitcase headed for Hawaii. Thank you for helping me and the Anders family. Let's make something clear. We're helping you, not them. I mean, what is this Anders guy doing?
He's protecting his family. And I was supposed to be helping him do it until I screwed up. And after everything they did for me... You actually like these people, Badger? Yes, I do. I like them. They're my family. The ones I remember, anyway. We told you. We're your family. Right, Cam? It's true, B. I don't remember you. The Anders are the ones who took care of me. But don't you see? They're so-
Ordinary! Well, all of them except Holiday, of course. So, where did they go when they left here? I'm not saying a word. Fine. We'll do this the easy way. Adam will find them. He's an amazing tracker. Amazing. Everyone uses that word so much these days. This cake is so amazing. The weather is just amazing, don't you think? But in my case, I kind of am. Footprints, tire tracks heading southeast and in a hurry.
Tell me what you want with my family. You need to stop this my family stuff. They're not your family. They're not holidays either. Maybe if you tell me who you are or how I know you... Did we grow up together or... You could say that. The Anders Gang... aren't your family because me and Cam are. And our girl Holiday, of course. We made our own family. The four of us. The four? Oh my gosh, we're the four? Like, the four? The four what? Please don't say musketeers. No, just the four. The four.
The four kids that keep messing up with your corpse plans all the time the four Oh, man. Adam, now you're doing it. That's the best name they could give us? The Four? Not even the Fabulous Four or the Fantastic Four? I think that one's already taken. Congratulations, Whittier Corp. You proved you can count! These people are so boring! And you know what?
So is this. Adam, what are you doing? Why is he looking at me like that? I'm done playing games. Time to bring the old badger back. You mean... my memories? You can help me get it back? Yup. And then you'll lead us directly to Holiday. Just say that you're my grandfather? That's correct, Holiday. Your daughter. We lived here once, together. I don't understand, Dr. Whittier. You never went looking for her? I haven't left the house in many years.
It's not safe for me out there. Because of Angelica Graves and Whittier Corp. You know what it's like to be on the run. It's the reason I faked my own death. I... Why didn't I know that you had a daughter? By the time we met, Angelica had already been working to turn the board of directors against me. So young and ambitious she was, I knew even then nothing was safe in her hands.
I had to keep my personal life very secret for fear she would use it against me. Tell me about her. My mother. Your daughter. Her name was Adelaide. And she was beautiful, inside and out, just like you. When she died, you were just a little girl, Holiday. Oh. Before I go any further, in the spirit of honesty, I'd like to show you the rest of the house. Um...
Thanks, but no thanks. Creepy and haunted, we get it. Bruce agrees. Oh, this? This isn't the house, Birdie. Sure looks like the house to me. It's the outer house. Uh, what's an outer house? Think of it as a security system built to scare away intruders. The real house is this way. Delphine, enough with the theatrics. They're family. So...
The ghost noises, all the scary stuff, was just you messing with us? So Brinley was right? Why is it a surprise to you every time? Come on, kids. Young and old. Follow me, right up the staircase. No. Those stairs look like they'd fall apart if a mouse stepped on them. Ah, but that's what this button is for. Is that a staircase on gears? Holy baloney! Is it swinging up into the ceiling? There's...
Of course there is. J.P. Whittier wouldn't just be living in any old abandoned house. Nice trick, Dr. Whittier. Thank you. Anders family, welcome to the real Thornton Rust. I believe you'll find this setting a bit more comfortable. Hiding in the house? Now this is what I'm talking about. It's like Willy Wonka's factory or something. First person to call me Veruca gets smacked. Are those little train tracks on the walls?
Everywhere. It all works on a system. Like Ivan. Yes, only I call him Thornton. What does it all do? Easier to show you than tell you. Let me start with one of my favorites. Anyone averse to milkshakes? Totally averse. Averse means against burden. Oh, um, I'm not averse. I'm totally not averse. Oh, Thornton.
Six cookies and cream milkshakes, please. Gotta say, this weirdo is singing my tune. Whoa! What is happening? Something's coming out of the wall. Don't be alarmed. It's all part of the system. Is that... Could it be? It looks like milk and ice cream. Awesome sauce. And chocolate sauce. Correct. Wow, that's a lot of cookies. Chocolate chip. Delphine has perfected the recipe. Cool! They're being crushed by that thing Mom uses to make whack-a-mole!
Call them mortar and pestle. Here comes the blending. Wait for it. Blending? Friendly, it's blending. I heard. Careful there. Your head might explode. It would be worth it. What? One, two, three, six old-fashioned soda glasses. Oh, lovely. Here comes the pour. No spills, no spills, no spills! Voila! Six cookies and cream milkshakes for my granddaughter.
and her family. What do you think, Cyrus? It's a lot different than Ivan. Wait until you see how we grill cheeseburgers. Now, can I get anyone anything else? My frog, Bruce, he needs dinner. Oh, well, I suppose I can have the house round up some flies for him.
Hold on. Before you have your house go fly-catching for my sister's pet frog, which may be the weirdest sentence I've ever said, I need answers. The milkshakes and all the bells and whistles are great in all- But the only thing I care about is finding out who I am. where I came from, how I ended up the way I ended up. So, if you're really my grandfather, and if you really care about me, you'll tell me the truth. Oh, Holiday, of course. I'll tell you the truth. I'll tell you everything.
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