S3 E15: Alone Time with a Fiery Old Nemesis

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There are kids in this world who are different. Especially, they go to school in a place you can't find on a map. And they're about to get a new classmate.

Wow, Monica, I'm hurt. You don't even look a little happy to see me. I couldn't be more disgusted to see you, Magnus. The idea of you breathing free air? Come on, I'd hardly call this free. strapped to a gurney, wrapped up like a mummy. Though, looking around this room, I do have to say I love what you've done with the place. New paint color, no? Whittier Corp was always so...

Ashy. That would be a good time to shut your mouth, Magnus. Or what, Badger? You'll strap me on your skateboard and fly me back to prison? Do I look scared? You should be, you freak. We ruined your stupid existence once and we can do it again. Birdie. James, can I please speak to you in the hall? Sure. Badger, keep watch over the prisoner until I get back. Don't worry, Jimmy. This punk isn't going anywhere.

We got this. Yeah, we got this, mon mon. Before you say anything, honey, I know. You know? Clearly, you don't know much. How could you bring that monster here into Cyrus's hospital room, of all places? Magnus tortured that poor boy, burned down our house. This is not the person to ask for help in saving our son. Normally, no. But right now, he's our only hope. He can't be trusted.

Do you have any idea how easy it would be for him to accidentally turn up the heat so high that Cyrus spontaneously combusts and takes all of us out with him? You want to talk about playing with fire? This is the literal definition of it. Don't you think that crossed my mind? I know the odds here, believe me. That's why I gave Magnus some major incentive to work with us. Do I even want to know what that is? Freedom.

You can't be serious. That monster hunted us from one end of the country to the other. And you want to set him free? How on earth did you even convince the authorities to let you bring him here in the first place? I didn't. The kids and I busted him out. James, you'll be lucky to keep yourself out of prison, let alone get that psychopath an early release. I can't worry about any of that right now. All that matters is our son.

We are so close to losing him, Monica. And who knows, maybe we can work on Magnus, actually get him to see the light. We're both huge believers in giving people second chances, right? That is not someone I want on my side. Fine. Maybe it's wishful thinking. But this is it, Mon. Life or death. We either take our chances on Magnus, or we start saying our goodbyes to our only son. Our brilliant, kind, caring, funny...

compassionate son who would move heaven and earth to save any one of us. We have someone in that room who can control temperature and deliver the antidote safely. That's all I care about right now. I'm sorry if that seems short-sighted. You want to be mad at me? Fine. I deserve that. But we are wasting precious time out here arguing about this. Please work with him. I'm begging you. We can't lose Cyrus.

I can't lose my son. Oh. I'm not through with you. But I love you for doing this. I love you too.

Mom? Dad? Sorry to interrupt hug time, but Cyrus's heartbeat sounds like it's slowing down. I think we have to do this now. We're coming, Bird. Right, Monica? Of course we are. Oh, goody! You're back! Are we friends again, Monica? Carl, put these surgical gloves on the prisoner. Yes, ma'am. Ah. James talked you into it. Fantastic. You know, this could be the start of a legendary partnership. Monica and Magnus working together to set the world ablaze. Ugh.

It's all set up. Guess that's your cue to let me off this gurney, fellas. Uh, Dr. Anders? It's okay, Carl. Just make sure you and your men stay close. We'll keep an eye on them too, Dr. A. Right, Jimmy? Bird? He's not going anywhere. We're watching you, Magnus. Oh, Cyrus, it has been a while, hasn't it? Look at you all grown up. Shame to see you lying there so helpless. Let's see what we can do about that. Magnus, you listen to me.

I am only going along with this because my husband seems to believe your freedom is more important to you than exacting revenge on my family. He's not wrong. Well, just in case he is, I want you to understand a few things. I'm the one calling the shots here, not you. If you do anything, and I mean anything, to harm Cyrus during this procedure, these guards are equipped with syringes full of coolant.

They will freeze you from the inside. Yikes! Wouldn't want that. I hope you're not being sarcastic, Fireball. My mom will ice you and she'll enjoy every minute. Birdie, thank you. I can handle this. You understand the protocol, Magnus? Not even a hundredth of a degree over. If that happens, the antidote will burst into flames in Cyrus' blood. 37.8 degrees Celsius? Exactly.

Can you do that? You already know the answer to that, Doc. You're the reason I have these abilities. Dr. Whittier is the reason. Don't be defensive. Be proud. You wouldn't have this opportunity to save your son if you hadn't helped create someone like me. I've been honing these skills my entire life. Monaco, we're running out of time. You'd better be right about this, James. Birdie, Badger, I need you to step outside. Okay. Magnus, that's my best friend in that hospital bed. You heard him?

You pay. Relax, fish girl. I got this. You'd better. Or else. Come on, Brady. Okay. I'm going to start administering the drug into his bloodstream. Get ready for your part, Magnus. How I've missed this.

Is that you, Mr. Anders? Did you send this boat to come get me? Brinley? Cyrus? No, it's me. Psybot? Oh, for a second it sounded like... Wait. Where are you? I thought I lost you. You did. You can thank me for bringing him back. Casey! I knew you took him! I didn't take your stupid robot paranoid Patty. Excuse you, I am hardly stupid.

Debatable. As I was saying, I didn't take him, I found him. And I was trying to be nice by returning him to you. Liar. You don't know how to be nice. Think what you want, Alaska. You still owe me. I owe you? For returning the robot you stole from me? You can repay me by taking me with you on that boat. Absolutely not. You have to. I don't even know who's on it.

You must have some idea, judging by the way you were running toward it all starry-eyed. You can forget it, Casey. Then you can forget it too. You don't take me with you, I'll run straight to Solstice and tell her you're trying to escape. She'll have the guards on you so fast, your whole plan will go up in smoke. Ugh, I so hate you. Fine, you can come, but keep your mouth shut and follow my lead, alright? Alright. Alright.

It's docked. Let's go talk to those men coming on shore. And remember, leave everything to me. Okay already, go. Hello, gentlemen. Welcome to Elixir Key. We're part of the school's official welcoming committee. Can we ask what brings you here? We're actually here for you, Brindley Pasternak. You're coming with us.

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