S3 E37: Time for Law and Order

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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. This is Jezebel Harrington reporting live inside the Juno Courthouse. James Anders, husband of Holiday Corp CEO Dr. Monica Anders, will soon be arraigned for breaking the notorious Magnusato out of Zartakala Federal Penitentiary. I've been covering the Anders family since my newspaper days when Dr. Anders...

had her own private practice, and there were questions about her children. Oh, it looks like she just arrived at the courthouse with her son Cyrus and another young lady I don't recognize. Keep walking. Dr. Anders? What can you tell us about your husband's actions? No comment. Did he do what he's accused of? Did he actually break a dangerous criminal out of maximum security prison? She said she has no comment at this time.

So if you'll excuse us. And you are? I'm her assistant, Casey. Now do you mind... Dr. Anders, did you or did you not say that your goal with Holiday Corp was to... Back off, please. Cyrus, do you have a comment about your father? It's Miss Harrington, right? I remember you harassing our family. We've asked you nicely to back off, but if you can't do that... Cyrus, it's okay. Let's just get into the courtroom.

Jezebel Harrington. Not a fan. I don't like her either. But this comes with the territory. Dad sprung Magnus to save my life. They don't care, Cyrus. They want a story. And painting the entire Andrews family as criminals is a good one. It stays like this, I hate that Dr. Whittier left Bertie his company. I don't disagree. But our record of helping people may be the only thing that saves your father from a long prison sentence.

Here comes the B squad. Is Birdie wearing my suit? I can't believe she slept at the pastor next last night. What was your fight about? A long story. Verdi Anders! Is your father a radical? No, my father isn't a radical. He is radical. As in totally awesome. That's 80s slang, which I'm sure you're familiar with, given you were...

Probably about 50 years old in the 80s. Come on, Patrick. Bruce? Come in. See you, ladies. So much for not giving the press ammo. That's our birdie. Hey, Dr. Ray. Peace, Iris. Hi, boys. Birdie. I know I'm not your favorite person right now, but can we talk privately for a moment? Sorry, kind of in the middle of something. Talk to your mom. Birdie, give her a chance. Whose side are you two on? We're on the side of the Anders family.

The whole family. Let's go find our seats, Bruce. Why don't you find a seat, too, Casey? Yeah, sure. No problem. Wow, Mom. Kicking Casey out of the inner circle, that had to hurt. Bird. Can we put all of this aside today? We need to come together as a family to support your father. To support mean we're actually gonna do something or hold his hand and cry as they haul him away forever.

Why not just give up on him like you gave up on Cyrus? Birdie, what's wrong with you? You know that's not what I did. Excuse me, Dr. Anders?

Yes, bailiff? Your husband would like to see you in the conference room before the hearing begins. I can take you there to wait for him. Oh, that'd be great. I'm coming too. Same. I'm sorry, one visitor at a time. Right. Because nothing we say matters anyway. Sai? It's fine, Mom. It's not fine. None of this is fine. Birdie, please try to understand. Are we done here? I want to get a good seat to watch this disaster unfold. I'm ready, Bailiff.

Unfortunately, we're gonna have to go through the reporters. It's okay. They might be friendlier than my own daughter. Quit looking at me like that, Cyrus. You're not gonna make me feel guilty. I didn't say anything. I certainly didn't mention that you're being unreasonable and cruel. She won't let me do anything to help Dad. And on top of it, she invites Casey to the hearing. I mean, the girl is eating our food and answering our phones and- I agree.

I don't trust Casey either. What? Then why didn't you stop Mom from bringing her? Because unlike you, I've thought this through. What's that mean? It means stop picking fights with everyone. We've got a trap to set.

It's been weeks since I got down here and still no face-to-face with the Headmaster. My life feels like it belongs to someone else. I want to find the answers, but what if I never see Brinley? How many times are you going to read your mother's journal, Brinley? As many as it takes to figure this out, Psybot.

Any idea how many that is? I don't know. One hundred? One thousand? But what if you still don't have answers to why your mom was here on this island? Then I'll read it one thousand more. I've got plenty of time. Because I'm stuck here barely holding on to my memories while Casey takes over my life in Juno. I have no way of getting there or even warning Cyrus and the Anders family about her since my calls aren't going through. Did I hear you say Casey is in Alaska? Jude.

Yes, you heard right. How did that happen? You know what? I'm not sure I want to talk about it because I don't trust anyone or anything here anymore. I understand completely. But what if I told you I could get you off this island? You want to set a trap for Casey? But I thought you liked her. I thought I did too, but she's been a little too helpful, if you know what I mean. If you mean we can't trust her and she's totally sketched, then yes, I do.

I got a weird vibe when she answered Mom's phone yesterday. Weird how? Just like there was something she wasn't telling us. Plus, I have this nagging feeling I've met her before. Really? Where? I don't know, but she was in my room yesterday. Hang on. What was she doing in your room? Nothing. The point is, she said something, and it was like... Like I've heard her say the words before. Anyway, for now, we stay close, and we let her think I still trust her.

I'm surprised she isn't hovering over us right now trying to hear what we're saying. Wait, where did she go? I didn't... Did Sierra leave the courtroom, did you? You don't think she's listening in on Mom and Dad, do you? I doubt she could ever get past the bailiff, but you never know. I'll check the side hallway, you check the main one. Text me if you find her. On it.

Yet another stellar move by Monica Anders. Way to go, Mom. Bertie Anders, how can your family claim to run a company that is beneficial to the world when your father... Shut it, sir! Watch it! Watch the mic. Where are you, you little... Hang on. Is that... Is that Delphine? Hey, you! Delphine! Excuse me. Out of the way. Please move it, people. Watch it. I see you turning that corner, Delphine, and you're not getting away from me this time. Got you.

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