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Dear Casey, it feels like a hundred years since I said goodbye to you. Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Ours was, um, surprisingly good. Dr. Whittier even got us presents. You should see the electronic microscope he gave me. Oh, and did I mention he'd offered us new lives? Yeah. Turns out he secretly owns research facilities all over the world.
There's one in London where my dad would be head of security and mom would run the lab. We'd have new names, new identities. I could go back to school, Case. I could be a kid again. But if the last few months have taught us anything, it's that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. I really want it to be true, but... So, Brinley and I decided. Wait, there's no Brinley and I. I consulted with Brinley after we saved each other. I just tell Casey what happened. What's the big deal?
Brinley? Hey, Sinus, did I hear my name? What? No. Whatever. Stop writing another sappy letter to your wit crush and come with me. Let go! What are you doing? Ugh! Saving you from your reboot of The Notebook. Because spoiler alert, they both die at the end. Put on your shoes and come shopping for corn syrup with me and Birdie. Corn syrup? She wants to make fake blood for the werewolf costume Whittier got her.
Why do you need me to go with you? Need you? As if. I just... Birdie wanted you to come along. Oh. So are you coming or not? I mean, doesn't matter to me. But Birdie will be disappointed. I can't come. It's the day after Christmas. You're afraid of the day after Christmas sales rush? Brinley!
You convinced me to wait until Christmas was over, and it's over. You're going to confront Dr. Whittier now? He's been lying to Holiday about her mother, and who knows what else. You know you could let it go. I wouldn't tell anyone. You'd do that? I hate to say it, but Holiday seems pretty happy. Birdie, too. Even your parent.
Yeah. But you can't leave it alone, can you? And do you know why? Let me guess, because I'm a sad nerd who has nothing in his life but mysteries and conspiracies. I was going to say because you're a good brother, but okay. You think I'm doing the right thing? The old man is a lying liar. I think you should corner him and- Cyrus! I just had the best idea! That's bad timing. Oh, hi, Brinley. You guys look suspicious. What were you just talking about?
We certainly weren't talking about you if that's what you think. Uh huh. So, uh, what's this great idea, Hulse? Oh, um, so there's this guy down on Bourbon Street who does these caricatures for Tori- I thought if I learned how to draw, I could sketch the kid in swamp with badger. But did Brindley say you were going to corner the old man?
I, uh, what Brindley meant was, um... Cyrus is going to make Dr. Whittier... help him fix his stupid robot here. What's your name again? Psoriasis? Greetings. I am Hermione. Okay, good to know. That'll be awesome, Cy. You saw what Grandpa did with New Hovey. The guy is a major genius. And he's so nice, too. He'll love helping you out. Oh, yeah. He's the best. Right, Cyrus? Uh-huh. Okay, you two are acting weird again.
But I've gotta go. Mom and Dad are gonna take me downtown. You know you could just watch artists on YouTube, right? I know, but sometimes it feels good to just go for a walk with Mom and Dad. That sounds great. Later. Much later. Bye. That was awkward. For you, I mean. Yeah, I got- Holiday really really likes the old coot, huh? It's got to be hard on you
I know. I mean, if I find something really bad... Okay, done sympathizing. Let me know how it goes. Or don't. Well, Hermione, it's now or never. Let's find out what Dr. Whittier is hiding. Thornton, could you hand me that blowtorch? Thank you, Thornton. Dr Whittier? Cyrus, never startle a man with a lit blowtorch. Oh.
Sorry. No worries. I know why you're here. You do? I wish you'd come to me right away. You... you know? About your robot? Holiday stopped by and said you needed a hand. Right, uh, well, I... she could use a new motherboard. Ah, my specialty. Can't wait to crack her open. Thanks. Bring your friend over here. Let's see what we can do. Come here, Hermione. Impressive. I mean, I'm not as smart as Holiday. The way she learns, right?
Did Adelaide love science? I mean, was she a scientist too? You've been doing research on me, haven't you, Cyrus? Actually, yes. I have questions. I'm happy to address whatever information you... come across. After all, I'm not just Holiday's grandfather. In a way, I'd like to think I'm yours as well. But see, that's the thing. I don't think you're Holiday's grandfather at all. What was that? I know the truth.
Dr. Whittier, I found the records at City Hall. I know that your daughter Adelaide died when she was 11. I know there is no way she had a daughter of her own. And she was never on that plane that crashed. thorough. Have you shared these suspicions with Holiday? Not yet. Wanted to let her enjoy Christmas. That was considerate of you.
Dr. Whittier, you've been amazing to my family since we've been here, and Holiday really cares about you, but you're hiding something, and that worries me. I understand why, Edward. I try to see the best in people. I want to believe- Why would you tell all these lies? I'd love to tell you everything, Cyrus. But I can't. But you said- I said I would address the information you found. I never promised I would provide answers. Why not?
Because none of it matters. Look at what I'm offering your family. Your father will no longer spend his life on the run. Your mother You'll have a future. You won't have to hide anymore. That sounds... amazing. But where's Holiday in this future? What happens to her? She'll do amazing things, Cyrus. Truly spectacular.
How can I when I don't know what it is? Ever since the day I pulled Holiday out of the water, I've been trying to protect her. And for that, I'm eternally grateful. I've done anything and everything to keep her safe. Lied. Stole. I even pushed her off a high-rise on a hunch she'd survive, because I really believe she is someone important. And you're right. She is. Then please, give me one good reason I should trust you. You know...
I don't have one. I'm sorry, Cyrus. For what? Goodbye, Cyrus. It's been a pleasure. Goodbye? I'm not leaving until I get answers. Thornton, please open the Quadrant 3 hatch to the catacombs under me. Anders and his robots. Hatch! What? No! Nooooo! Goodbye, Cyrus. Hey, I'm Ryan Shanahan, and I play Badger in six minutes. For more great adventures, go to gzmshows.com.
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