1 00:00:03,670 --> 00:00:06,238 Would you want to grow up here? I have to. 2 00:00:06,306 --> 00:00:07,573 I'm alex mack. 3 00:00:07,640 --> 00:00:09,408 I was just an average kid 4 00:00:09,476 --> 00:00:11,677 Until my first day of junior high. 5 00:00:13,980 --> 00:00:17,850 One minute I'm walking home, the next, there's a crash 6 00:00:17,917 --> 00:00:20,652 And I'm drenched in some weird chemical. 7 00:00:21,821 --> 00:00:23,255 And since then... 8 00:00:23,323 --> 00:00:25,391 Nothing's been the same. 9 00:00:38,838 --> 00:00:41,940 My best friend ray thinks it's cool. 10 00:00:42,008 --> 00:00:45,177 And my sister annie thinks I'm a science project. 11 00:00:46,179 --> 00:00:48,781 I can't let anyone else find out. 12 00:00:48,848 --> 00:00:50,582 Not even my parents. 13 00:00:52,285 --> 00:00:55,187 I know the chemical plant wants to find me 14 00:00:55,255 --> 00:00:57,022 And turn me into some experiment. 15 00:00:57,090 --> 00:00:58,323 But you know something? 16 00:00:58,391 --> 00:01:01,894 I guess I'm not so average anymore. 17 00:01:11,037 --> 00:01:12,738 What's keeping mom and dad? 18 00:01:12,806 --> 00:01:15,207 They're never late on barbecue night. 19 00:01:15,275 --> 00:01:16,942 Ouch! 20 00:01:25,618 --> 00:01:26,718 Hey, mom, hey, dad. 21 00:01:26,786 --> 00:01:29,555 This is a very exciting day. 22 00:01:29,622 --> 00:01:31,323 We have great news for alex. 23 00:01:31,391 --> 00:01:32,524 It's true. 24 00:01:32,592 --> 00:01:33,959 Alexandra louise mack 25 00:01:34,027 --> 00:01:35,127 You have been chosen 26 00:01:35,195 --> 00:01:36,962 Paradise valley chemical plant's 27 00:01:37,030 --> 00:01:38,197 Kid of the month! 28 00:01:38,264 --> 00:01:39,198 What's that? 29 00:01:39,265 --> 00:01:40,999 Annie: It's where they pick 30 00:01:41,067 --> 00:01:44,303 Some unsuspecting child's name out of a fishbowl 31 00:01:44,370 --> 00:01:47,973 And give them a cheapo complementary beach towel. 32 00:01:48,041 --> 00:01:50,576 Actually, this year, it's a windbreaker. 33 00:01:50,643 --> 00:01:53,612 Annie, don't put it down, it's very special. 34 00:01:53,680 --> 00:01:55,447 They do a story on the winner 35 00:01:55,515 --> 00:01:57,182 For the company newspaper. 36 00:01:57,250 --> 00:01:59,251 A reporter's coming here Friday. 37 00:01:59,319 --> 00:02:00,452 Here? 38 00:02:00,520 --> 00:02:03,088 A reporter's coming here to interview alex? 39 00:02:03,156 --> 00:02:04,623 Wow, like a celebrity. 40 00:02:04,691 --> 00:02:05,924 Not quite. 41 00:02:05,992 --> 00:02:08,760 Come on, annie, can't you be happy for me? 42 00:02:08,828 --> 00:02:12,197 I'm sorry, alex, congratulations. 43 00:02:18,805 --> 00:02:21,540 Vince: Flack, you've been given a job to do 44 00:02:21,608 --> 00:02:25,010 And up to this point, miss atron remains unimpressed. 45 00:02:25,078 --> 00:02:26,745 Vince, you can't expect me 46 00:02:26,813 --> 00:02:28,747 To go to every family in town. 47 00:02:28,815 --> 00:02:29,781 Of course not. 48 00:02:29,849 --> 00:02:31,683 We have other plans if you fail. 49 00:02:31,751 --> 00:02:33,886 It might help if you let me know 50 00:02:33,953 --> 00:02:35,521 Exactly what to look for. 51 00:02:35,588 --> 00:02:36,688 I told you 52 00:02:36,756 --> 00:02:38,991 You're looking for a child 53 00:02:39,058 --> 00:02:42,694 With very unique abilities or talents. 54 00:02:42,762 --> 00:02:47,499 I believe you'll know it when you see it 55 00:02:47,567 --> 00:02:49,835 If you're as good as you used to be. 56 00:02:49,903 --> 00:02:52,704 Well, I'm better than this assignment, vince. 57 00:02:52,772 --> 00:02:54,573 Not lately, you're not. 58 00:02:54,641 --> 00:02:58,710 Oh, you did some great things in the past-- so what? 59 00:02:58,778 --> 00:03:00,312 That's ancient history. 60 00:03:00,380 --> 00:03:03,115 If I find this kid, I expect assurances 61 00:03:03,183 --> 00:03:07,119 That I'll get my old job as investigative reporter back. 62 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:10,389 You know, looking into rival plants' projects 63 00:03:10,456 --> 00:03:13,525 Finding dirt on miss atron's prominent political enemies. 64 00:03:13,593 --> 00:03:16,628 Flack, you find this kid, and I got a feeling 65 00:03:16,696 --> 00:03:20,999 You'll be able to write yourself a ticket to any job you want. 66 00:03:23,503 --> 00:03:26,672 Alex: Ooh, mom, can we get some fresh-cut flowers 67 00:03:26,739 --> 00:03:28,640 For when the reporter comes? 68 00:03:28,708 --> 00:03:31,076 Mrs. Mack: Whatever you want, honey. 69 00:03:32,445 --> 00:03:35,781 Are you insane or just hallucinating? 70 00:03:35,848 --> 00:03:37,716 What's the matter? 71 00:03:37,784 --> 00:03:42,688 Gee, I don't know, alex, why don't you tell me? 72 00:03:42,755 --> 00:03:45,390 A reporter... From the plant... Here? 73 00:03:45,458 --> 00:03:46,658 What's the big deal? 74 00:03:46,726 --> 00:03:49,027 They picked my name at random. 75 00:03:49,095 --> 00:03:50,329 How do you know? 76 00:03:50,396 --> 00:03:52,664 Sometimes you just have to trust people, annie. 77 00:03:52,732 --> 00:03:55,200 You're just desperate for attention. 78 00:03:55,268 --> 00:03:57,202 You'd better call this off. 79 00:03:57,270 --> 00:03:59,738 No way that's going to happen. 80 00:03:59,806 --> 00:04:01,273 Alex, listen to me. 81 00:04:01,341 --> 00:04:02,841 This is really dangerous. 82 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:05,077 What do you care about some article 83 00:04:05,144 --> 00:04:07,079 From the plant paper, anyway? 84 00:04:07,146 --> 00:04:09,881 It's not like you did anything to earn it. 85 00:04:09,949 --> 00:04:11,617 That's easy for you to say. 86 00:04:11,684 --> 00:04:13,185 Nobody even knows I exist. 87 00:04:13,253 --> 00:04:16,922 Once people read this, they'll notice me for a change. 88 00:04:16,990 --> 00:04:17,923 Okay, fine. 89 00:04:17,991 --> 00:04:20,125 But if this thing backfires 90 00:04:20,193 --> 00:04:22,928 Don't come running to me for help. 91 00:04:22,996 --> 00:04:25,163 Believe me, I won't. 92 00:04:25,231 --> 00:04:27,666 alex, you got to help me. 93 00:04:27,734 --> 00:04:30,402 I don't know how much longer I can take this. 94 00:04:30,470 --> 00:04:31,703 Ray, it's a cold. 95 00:04:31,771 --> 00:04:33,405 I think you'll pull through. 96 00:04:33,473 --> 00:04:35,240 Can't you do something? 97 00:04:35,308 --> 00:04:37,843 You know, zap it out of me. 98 00:04:42,615 --> 00:04:44,583 Sorry, that's the best I can do. 99 00:04:44,651 --> 00:04:47,919 You'll have to take two aspirin like everyone else. 100 00:04:50,790 --> 00:04:53,592 Hey, raymond, I'd have that taken care of. 101 00:04:53,660 --> 00:04:56,795 Really? You think it's that serious? 102 00:04:56,863 --> 00:04:58,430 Robyn, it's just a cold. 103 00:04:58,498 --> 00:05:00,899 My uncle larry had just a cold. 104 00:05:00,967 --> 00:05:04,236 One day he was here, and the next... Gone. 105 00:05:04,304 --> 00:05:06,071 His company transferred him. 106 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:08,540 That's what they want you to believe. 107 00:05:08,608 --> 00:05:10,676 Well, I've got some good news. 108 00:05:10,743 --> 00:05:13,145 The paradise valley chemical plant 109 00:05:13,212 --> 00:05:15,314 Chose me as this month's kid. 110 00:05:15,381 --> 00:05:17,849 Nicole was the kid a couple of months ago. 111 00:05:17,917 --> 00:05:20,085 She said a reporter came to her house 112 00:05:20,153 --> 00:05:22,454 And asked a lot of obnoxious questions. 113 00:05:22,522 --> 00:05:25,057 Are you sure that's not just nicole? 114 00:05:25,124 --> 00:05:26,925 She complains about everyone. 115 00:05:26,993 --> 00:05:28,160 I don't think so. 116 00:05:28,227 --> 00:05:29,261 She made it seem 117 00:05:29,329 --> 00:05:31,463 Like he was trying to dig up secrets 118 00:05:31,531 --> 00:05:33,031 About her entire family. 119 00:05:33,099 --> 00:05:35,834 I've been considering being a reporter. 120 00:05:35,902 --> 00:05:39,071 Alex invited me over to watch this guy in action. 121 00:05:39,138 --> 00:05:41,540 Alex, don't tell them anything. 122 00:05:41,607 --> 00:05:43,542 They don't care about you. 123 00:05:43,609 --> 00:05:46,044 They're just out to sell newspapers. 124 00:05:46,112 --> 00:05:48,547 By the time they're through with you 125 00:05:48,614 --> 00:05:50,215 You'll have no secrets. 126 00:05:50,283 --> 00:05:51,450 Really? 127 00:05:51,517 --> 00:05:54,252 Maybe this isn't such a good idea after all. 128 00:05:54,320 --> 00:05:57,022 Relax, just be your charming self, alex. 129 00:05:57,090 --> 00:05:58,423 That never works. 130 00:05:58,491 --> 00:06:00,692 I'd rather be someone else. 131 00:06:00,760 --> 00:06:02,427 Like who? 132 00:06:21,781 --> 00:06:23,014 Raymond! 133 00:06:23,082 --> 00:06:24,683 Excuse me. 134 00:06:24,751 --> 00:06:27,819 Mr. Mack: Are you sure I look all right? 135 00:06:27,887 --> 00:06:29,187 I think I'm more 136 00:06:29,255 --> 00:06:31,656 Of a double-knit-polyester type guy. 137 00:06:31,724 --> 00:06:32,958 There's nothing wrong 138 00:06:33,025 --> 00:06:35,460 With looking good for the article, george 139 00:06:35,528 --> 00:06:38,964 And, dear, you could use a little positive p.R. Yourself. 140 00:06:40,433 --> 00:06:42,501 Alex, he's here! 141 00:06:47,340 --> 00:06:48,874 Oh... Raymond. 142 00:06:48,941 --> 00:06:50,509 Big night, huh? 143 00:06:51,511 --> 00:06:53,712 Um, alex, ray's here. 144 00:06:56,749 --> 00:06:58,450 Alex? Alex? 145 00:06:58,518 --> 00:06:59,851 Wow! 146 00:07:00,853 --> 00:07:03,555 Honey, don't you think you should change 147 00:07:03,623 --> 00:07:06,958 Into those adorable little culottes I bought you? 148 00:07:07,026 --> 00:07:08,860 And that big, bulky sweater? 149 00:07:08,928 --> 00:07:10,061 Come on, you guys. 150 00:07:10,129 --> 00:07:12,264 This is an important night for me. 151 00:07:12,331 --> 00:07:13,732 I want to look special. 152 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:18,270 Well, if that's what makes you happy... George... 153 00:07:18,337 --> 00:07:21,206 George, help me in the kitchen. 154 00:07:30,683 --> 00:07:33,985 I'm sorry, little girl, we're all out of candy 155 00:07:34,053 --> 00:07:36,087 But come back next Halloween. 156 00:07:36,155 --> 00:07:37,322 I'm disappointed. 157 00:07:37,390 --> 00:07:40,325 I thought you'd be over this jealousy thing. 158 00:07:40,393 --> 00:07:43,161 Yeah, I'm real jealous of this little disaster 159 00:07:43,229 --> 00:07:44,329 In the making. 160 00:07:44,397 --> 00:07:46,798 If that's the way you feel about it 161 00:07:46,866 --> 00:07:50,202 Why don't you just stay upstairs the whole night? 162 00:07:50,269 --> 00:07:52,370 Mrs. Mack: Annie, honey, go up and get changed. 163 00:07:53,539 --> 00:07:56,041 I really thought I'd be able to join you 164 00:07:56,108 --> 00:07:58,643 But I've got that big essay due tomorrow 165 00:07:58,711 --> 00:08:00,312 And I'm not halfway done. 166 00:08:00,379 --> 00:08:02,647 I think it would mean a lot to alex... 167 00:08:02,715 --> 00:08:04,115 Oh, that's okay, daddy. 168 00:08:04,183 --> 00:08:05,283 I understand. 169 00:08:05,351 --> 00:08:08,520 Let her go. 170 00:08:08,588 --> 00:08:09,955 Well, all right 171 00:08:10,022 --> 00:08:12,491 I guess your schoolwork comes first, annie. 172 00:08:12,558 --> 00:08:16,328 I'm sure everything's going to be just fine. 173 00:08:16,395 --> 00:08:19,998 I'll order you some more fresh-cut flowers 174 00:08:20,066 --> 00:08:21,266 For your funeral. 175 00:08:32,245 --> 00:08:35,480 Another night, another family, eh, mr. Flack? 176 00:08:35,548 --> 00:08:37,516 This night will be different, david. 177 00:08:37,583 --> 00:08:40,018 I'll rip the lid off every house I visit 178 00:08:40,086 --> 00:08:41,486 From here on in. 179 00:08:41,554 --> 00:08:44,823 If there's something to find out I'm going to find it out. 180 00:08:44,891 --> 00:08:46,458 Keep alert. 181 00:08:46,526 --> 00:08:48,193 I may need you to tape for me. 182 00:08:48,261 --> 00:08:51,997 You know me, always ready for action when called. 183 00:08:52,064 --> 00:08:57,402 Good, let's hope things get that interesting. 184 00:08:57,470 --> 00:09:00,605 Are you kids ready? He'll be here any minute. 185 00:09:00,673 --> 00:09:02,374 I wish she would calm down. 186 00:09:02,441 --> 00:09:04,910 She's more excited about this than I am. 187 00:09:04,977 --> 00:09:06,444 Give her a break, alex. 188 00:09:06,512 --> 00:09:09,247 She just wants to make this nice for you. 189 00:09:09,315 --> 00:09:11,583 I'm just so nervous about tonight. 190 00:09:11,651 --> 00:09:13,618 I hope this reporter likes me. 191 00:09:13,686 --> 00:09:15,320 I hope he recognizes you. 192 00:09:15,388 --> 00:09:17,489 Personally, I miss the old alex. 193 00:09:17,557 --> 00:09:19,424 Don't start with me, raymond. 194 00:09:19,492 --> 00:09:20,492 Not a chance. 195 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:22,794 I don't want to be sent to my room 196 00:09:22,862 --> 00:09:23,995 Like your sister. 197 00:09:24,063 --> 00:09:26,464 Ooh, annie! She makes me so furious. 198 00:09:26,532 --> 00:09:28,934 Always predicting some big disaster. 199 00:09:30,770 --> 00:09:32,737 That's him! 200 00:09:34,774 --> 00:09:37,642 The evening began routinely around 6:15 201 00:09:37,710 --> 00:09:39,544 When the doorbell rang. 202 00:09:39,612 --> 00:09:42,347 Oh, hello, mr. Flack, I'm barbara mack. 203 00:09:42,415 --> 00:09:43,515 Please come in. 204 00:09:43,583 --> 00:09:44,516 Barb. 205 00:09:44,584 --> 00:09:45,517 Mr. Mack-- good to meet you. 206 00:09:45,585 --> 00:09:46,718 Mack. 207 00:09:46,786 --> 00:09:49,621 Mrs. Mack: Alex, come meet gordon flack. 208 00:09:50,656 --> 00:09:52,991 Gordon flack? The gordon flack? 209 00:09:53,059 --> 00:09:55,026 So? 210 00:09:55,094 --> 00:09:58,530 Alex, he's the down dirtiest reporter in the town. 211 00:09:58,598 --> 00:10:01,566 You've got to be really careful around him. 212 00:10:01,634 --> 00:10:04,402 Everything is going to be just fi... 213 00:10:17,683 --> 00:10:18,683 What the... 214 00:10:18,751 --> 00:10:23,121 Finally, an interesting evening. 215 00:10:34,600 --> 00:10:37,168 Ray: That flack guy is going to bust you 216 00:10:37,236 --> 00:10:39,204 If you sneeze like that again. 217 00:10:39,271 --> 00:10:40,805 So I just won't sneeze. 218 00:10:40,873 --> 00:10:42,440 What if you caught my... 219 00:10:42,508 --> 00:10:45,210 I did not catch your cold. 220 00:10:45,277 --> 00:10:46,378 How do you know? 221 00:10:46,445 --> 00:10:48,580 Because tonight is too important. 222 00:10:48,648 --> 00:10:51,516 Sorry the house is such a mess. 223 00:10:51,584 --> 00:10:53,451 I'm sure you did your best. 224 00:10:53,519 --> 00:10:54,786 Ah... Here she is. 225 00:10:54,854 --> 00:10:56,955 Alex... 226 00:10:57,023 --> 00:10:58,690 This is gordon flack. 227 00:10:58,758 --> 00:11:00,692 How do you do? 228 00:11:00,760 --> 00:11:03,528 Ray alvarado, budding journalist. 229 00:11:03,596 --> 00:11:06,631 Mind if I ask you a few questions? 230 00:11:06,699 --> 00:11:08,800 I assume he's not one of yours. 231 00:11:08,868 --> 00:11:10,101 Mrs. Mack: Raymond... 232 00:11:10,169 --> 00:11:12,037 Maybe mr. Flack doesn't want you 233 00:11:12,104 --> 00:11:13,872 To ask any questions. 234 00:11:13,939 --> 00:11:15,407 Nice guess, barb. 235 00:11:15,474 --> 00:11:16,574 Barbara-- 236 00:11:16,642 --> 00:11:18,476 I prefer barbara. 237 00:11:18,544 --> 00:11:19,544 Wienie? 238 00:11:21,981 --> 00:11:24,983 So, gordon... What brings you here? 239 00:11:25,051 --> 00:11:28,119 I thought you only handled the big stories. 240 00:11:28,187 --> 00:11:29,988 Every career has its lows. 241 00:11:30,056 --> 00:11:32,757 I'm sure yours will have many of them. 242 00:11:32,825 --> 00:11:34,793 You must be on some juicy story. 243 00:11:34,860 --> 00:11:36,961 The juiciest-- but I'm not allowed 244 00:11:37,029 --> 00:11:38,229 To discuss it. 245 00:11:38,297 --> 00:11:40,198 Let's just say it's a secret 246 00:11:40,266 --> 00:11:42,267 That will rip this town apart. 247 00:11:42,334 --> 00:11:43,535 A... Secret? 248 00:11:43,602 --> 00:11:46,805 In boring old paradise valley? 249 00:11:49,475 --> 00:11:51,042 That's a laugh. 250 00:11:51,110 --> 00:11:53,678 I've just got to be in the right place 251 00:11:53,746 --> 00:11:54,913 At the right time. 252 00:11:59,318 --> 00:12:01,853 Can someone explain this to me? 253 00:12:01,921 --> 00:12:03,188 Mr. Mack: Maybe... 254 00:12:03,255 --> 00:12:05,156 Static electricity from the carpet. 255 00:12:05,224 --> 00:12:06,858 Right. 256 00:12:06,926 --> 00:12:08,159 Ah. 257 00:12:08,227 --> 00:12:10,228 Mini-egg roll, gordon? 258 00:12:13,065 --> 00:12:15,233 Mrs. Mack: Oh, I'm sorry! Oh... 259 00:12:15,301 --> 00:12:17,602 I just have got to get 260 00:12:17,670 --> 00:12:19,604 Something from the car. 261 00:12:19,672 --> 00:12:21,072 Uh... Wait here. 262 00:12:22,308 --> 00:12:23,975 I'll be right back. 263 00:12:24,043 --> 00:12:25,477 Um... 264 00:12:25,544 --> 00:12:26,778 I need something 265 00:12:26,846 --> 00:12:27,946 From upstairs. 266 00:12:30,382 --> 00:12:32,250 I think it's going very well. 267 00:12:35,588 --> 00:12:37,355 David! Wake up! 268 00:12:37,423 --> 00:12:38,389 Uh... All done? 269 00:12:38,457 --> 00:12:40,692 No. I want you to take the camera 270 00:12:40,760 --> 00:12:41,993 And start shooting. 271 00:12:42,061 --> 00:12:44,362 Weird things are going on in there 272 00:12:44,430 --> 00:12:46,030 And I want them on tape. 273 00:12:46,098 --> 00:12:47,265 You got it. 274 00:12:49,001 --> 00:12:50,268 Uh, mr. Flack? 275 00:12:50,336 --> 00:12:53,505 Uh... Which button did you say was record? 276 00:12:54,740 --> 00:12:56,441 I've told her, I told her. 277 00:12:56,509 --> 00:12:58,243 Annie, I know you told her. 278 00:12:58,310 --> 00:12:59,844 But she needs your help. 279 00:12:59,912 --> 00:13:01,179 She's caught my cold 280 00:13:01,247 --> 00:13:03,715 And now her powers have gone haywire! 281 00:13:03,783 --> 00:13:05,984 What's going on with the reporter? 282 00:13:06,051 --> 00:13:08,486 He went to the car to get something. 283 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:14,959 Oh, great. 284 00:13:15,027 --> 00:13:17,362 Now he's having that dave guy film her. 285 00:13:17,429 --> 00:13:19,130 Should we tell your parents? 286 00:13:19,198 --> 00:13:21,499 No! They'll put two and two together. 287 00:13:21,567 --> 00:13:23,735 I'll go down and keep an eye on her. 288 00:13:23,803 --> 00:13:25,770 You go out and take care of dave. 289 00:13:26,806 --> 00:13:30,375 Please... There must be something special about you. 290 00:13:30,442 --> 00:13:31,910 Nope! Not really. 291 00:13:31,977 --> 00:13:33,845 Mr. Mack: Here she is. 292 00:13:33,913 --> 00:13:35,613 Meet annie, our oldest. 293 00:13:35,681 --> 00:13:37,382 Annie mack, child prodigy. 294 00:13:37,449 --> 00:13:39,083 I've heard all about you. 295 00:13:39,151 --> 00:13:42,253 Now I'm trying to find out a little something 296 00:13:42,321 --> 00:13:43,855 About your sister, too. 297 00:13:43,923 --> 00:13:45,056 Mr. Flack, uh... 298 00:13:45,124 --> 00:13:48,226 Why don't I show you the rest of the house? 299 00:13:48,294 --> 00:13:50,595 Wherever you go, I'm following. 300 00:14:00,806 --> 00:14:02,907 This is great. 301 00:14:04,910 --> 00:14:07,011 Now, this is the... 302 00:14:07,079 --> 00:14:10,715 Let me guess-- the garage. 303 00:14:10,783 --> 00:14:13,785 Over here's my sister's chemistry set. 304 00:14:13,853 --> 00:14:15,653 She's kind of a genius. 305 00:14:15,721 --> 00:14:19,624 Oh, I'm sure you have your own special... Talents. 306 00:14:24,563 --> 00:14:26,865 How did that happen? 307 00:14:26,932 --> 00:14:27,866 Uh... 308 00:14:27,933 --> 00:14:29,300 Remote control. 309 00:14:29,368 --> 00:14:30,835 Cool, huh? 310 00:14:30,903 --> 00:14:32,604 If that's a remote control 311 00:14:32,671 --> 00:14:35,740 I assume you can also stop the train with it. 312 00:14:39,378 --> 00:14:40,478 Oh. 313 00:14:45,484 --> 00:14:47,252 Enough with the train. 314 00:14:55,261 --> 00:14:57,595 What do you think you're doing? 315 00:14:57,663 --> 00:14:58,763 Uh, nothing. 316 00:14:58,831 --> 00:15:01,366 I'm, uh, I'm making home videos. 317 00:15:01,433 --> 00:15:03,701 Oh, this is your home. 318 00:15:03,769 --> 00:15:05,370 Um... Not exactly. 319 00:15:05,437 --> 00:15:08,840 Then I think I'll go in and tell them. 320 00:15:08,908 --> 00:15:10,208 No, wait! 321 00:15:10,276 --> 00:15:14,612 Look, kid, this is official plant security business. 322 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:17,115 I didn't want to involve you. 323 00:15:17,182 --> 00:15:19,050 Really? What did they do? 324 00:15:19,118 --> 00:15:21,386 Nothing... Yet. 325 00:15:21,453 --> 00:15:23,388 Give me that. 326 00:15:23,455 --> 00:15:26,057 You don't even have the record button on. 327 00:15:26,125 --> 00:15:27,892 Let me see what I can get. 328 00:15:30,529 --> 00:15:32,530 I've decided to join the fun. 329 00:15:32,598 --> 00:15:33,831 Flack: Tell me some more 330 00:15:33,899 --> 00:15:35,266 About yourself, alex. 331 00:15:35,334 --> 00:15:38,836 There's not much to tell. 332 00:15:38,904 --> 00:15:39,837 Really. 333 00:15:39,905 --> 00:15:41,739 Gee. I guess I should be 334 00:15:41,807 --> 00:15:43,508 Writing all this down. 335 00:15:43,575 --> 00:15:46,477 More lemonade, gordon? 336 00:15:46,545 --> 00:15:47,879 Flack: Why not? 337 00:16:02,261 --> 00:16:03,594 Flack: So, tell me 338 00:16:05,397 --> 00:16:07,198 Oh, I'm so sorry. 339 00:16:14,173 --> 00:16:15,640 Mr. Mack: Must be some 340 00:16:15,708 --> 00:16:18,943 Power outage in the neighborhood. 341 00:16:20,079 --> 00:16:21,913 How we doing? 342 00:16:21,981 --> 00:16:23,881 We're doing great. 343 00:16:23,949 --> 00:16:25,516 Where did alex go? 344 00:16:25,584 --> 00:16:27,185 Maybe to check the fuses. 345 00:16:27,252 --> 00:16:28,987 She's the electrical wizard 346 00:16:29,054 --> 00:16:32,256 So I'm sure she went to straighten everything out. 347 00:16:32,324 --> 00:16:36,728 Something very strange is going on around here. 348 00:16:36,795 --> 00:16:38,096 Excuse me. 349 00:16:42,434 --> 00:16:43,468 Hold this. 350 00:16:44,503 --> 00:16:46,504 Here, see what you can get. 351 00:16:53,112 --> 00:16:54,045 Excuse me. 352 00:16:54,113 --> 00:16:55,446 Mr. Mack: Excuse me. 353 00:16:55,514 --> 00:16:56,781 Where are you going? 354 00:16:56,849 --> 00:16:58,349 I want to see 355 00:16:58,417 --> 00:17:01,152 Where the "kid of the month" lays her head. 356 00:17:06,692 --> 00:17:08,126 They're heading upstairs. 357 00:17:08,193 --> 00:17:09,761 I've got to get up there. 358 00:17:09,828 --> 00:17:13,564 There's a ladder on the side of the house. 359 00:17:16,602 --> 00:17:18,469 Alex: What am I going to do? 360 00:17:18,537 --> 00:17:20,438 I've got to get back down. 361 00:17:20,506 --> 00:17:21,839 Maybe this will help. 362 00:17:21,907 --> 00:17:22,907 Cold medicine? 363 00:17:22,975 --> 00:17:25,209 Think of something more scientific. 364 00:17:25,277 --> 00:17:27,111 I'm not just a normal person 365 00:17:27,179 --> 00:17:28,980 With a bad case of sniffles. 366 00:17:30,582 --> 00:17:31,816 Flack: May I come in? 367 00:17:31,884 --> 00:17:32,850 Just a minute! 368 00:17:32,918 --> 00:17:34,752 It'll control your symptoms 369 00:17:34,820 --> 00:17:37,055 Until I think of something better. 370 00:17:37,122 --> 00:17:39,590 But with your unique chemical makeup 371 00:17:39,658 --> 00:17:42,527 You might have some weird side effects. 372 00:17:42,594 --> 00:17:44,695 Um, thanks for the warning. 373 00:17:45,798 --> 00:17:47,331 Flack: Girls! 374 00:17:48,133 --> 00:17:49,500 Stay here. 375 00:17:49,568 --> 00:17:50,835 Ah... 376 00:17:55,741 --> 00:17:56,741 ...Choo! 377 00:18:03,582 --> 00:18:06,417 Girls? What are you hiding in there? 378 00:18:06,985 --> 00:18:07,919 Coming! 379 00:18:07,986 --> 00:18:11,355 Go! Just, go under there. 380 00:18:14,526 --> 00:18:16,360 You got me covered, right? 381 00:18:16,428 --> 00:18:18,129 You'll be fine. 382 00:18:27,172 --> 00:18:29,006 See you later! 383 00:18:29,074 --> 00:18:30,408 Hey! Where you going? 384 00:18:43,655 --> 00:18:45,423 Flack: Well, let's go! 385 00:18:45,491 --> 00:18:46,891 What are you hiding in there? 386 00:18:46,959 --> 00:18:47,925 What's up? 387 00:18:47,993 --> 00:18:49,360 Well, I thought alex 388 00:18:49,428 --> 00:18:51,629 Was fixing the circuit breaker. 389 00:18:51,697 --> 00:18:52,797 But since she is 390 00:18:52,865 --> 00:18:55,199 Shall we say, a mediocre student 391 00:18:55,267 --> 00:18:57,401 And you are a chemistry genius 392 00:18:57,469 --> 00:18:58,803 It made me wonder. 393 00:19:01,273 --> 00:19:03,274 Where is she? 394 00:19:11,850 --> 00:19:12,850 Not in here. 395 00:19:23,795 --> 00:19:24,662 So, gordo... 396 00:19:24,730 --> 00:19:26,564 How's the interview going? 397 00:19:26,632 --> 00:19:28,132 Where is alex? 398 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:31,002 I thought she was with you. 399 00:19:32,771 --> 00:19:35,306 It's getting awfully chilly in here. 400 00:19:35,374 --> 00:19:37,241 I must be getting a fever. 401 00:19:37,309 --> 00:19:38,509 Mrs. Mack: Alex! 402 00:19:38,577 --> 00:19:41,312 I think you're coming down with something. 403 00:19:41,380 --> 00:19:42,713 Let's all have dinner 404 00:19:42,781 --> 00:19:45,183 And then mr. Flack can be on his way. 405 00:19:45,250 --> 00:19:46,617 Alex, please make sure 406 00:19:46,685 --> 00:19:48,920 Mr. Flack gets everything he needs. 407 00:19:48,987 --> 00:19:50,087 Come, everybody 408 00:19:50,155 --> 00:19:51,088 Sit. 409 00:19:51,156 --> 00:19:52,790 Not you, george. 410 00:19:56,495 --> 00:19:58,729 Water, please. 411 00:19:58,797 --> 00:19:59,897 Sure. 412 00:20:04,403 --> 00:20:05,403 Ah... 413 00:20:20,285 --> 00:20:24,188 What is going on here? 414 00:20:24,256 --> 00:20:26,123 Mrs. Mack: Alex! 415 00:20:26,191 --> 00:20:28,526 Your father and I remember the cutest story... 416 00:20:28,594 --> 00:20:29,560 Alex? 417 00:20:29,628 --> 00:20:32,129 She... Went to get some tissue. 418 00:20:32,197 --> 00:20:34,098 Oh, well, while we're waiting 419 00:20:34,166 --> 00:20:36,567 You could interview annie, mr. Flack. 420 00:20:36,635 --> 00:20:38,636 She's quite the genius, you know. 421 00:20:38,704 --> 00:20:40,905 Hello? 422 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:41,906 Hello? 423 00:20:41,974 --> 00:20:43,441 Hello? 424 00:20:43,508 --> 00:20:46,711 Hello? 425 00:20:46,778 --> 00:20:47,878 Tell me, dear... 426 00:20:49,648 --> 00:20:51,582 Does the soup talk back? 427 00:20:59,791 --> 00:21:00,725 Annie? 428 00:21:00,792 --> 00:21:02,593 Are you getting sick, too? 429 00:21:02,661 --> 00:21:03,828 No, I'm fine, mom. 430 00:21:03,895 --> 00:21:05,596 I need to get some water 431 00:21:05,664 --> 00:21:06,797 In the kitchen. 432 00:21:08,567 --> 00:21:09,500 Not so fast. 433 00:21:09,568 --> 00:21:10,968 I never got my water. 434 00:21:11,036 --> 00:21:12,570 I'll get you some fresh. 435 00:21:12,638 --> 00:21:15,406 Nonsense! You'll run off like the other one. 436 00:21:15,474 --> 00:21:16,741 Give me the pitcher. 437 00:21:16,808 --> 00:21:17,742 No. 438 00:21:17,809 --> 00:21:18,876 Let mr. Flack 439 00:21:18,944 --> 00:21:20,645 Have the water, honey. 440 00:21:20,712 --> 00:21:21,812 We have more. 441 00:21:21,880 --> 00:21:24,048 What sort of institution is this? 442 00:21:24,116 --> 00:21:25,216 No. Get away! 443 00:21:27,853 --> 00:21:29,654 Annie, are you all right? 444 00:21:29,721 --> 00:21:30,855 Gordon, get up. 445 00:21:30,922 --> 00:21:31,956 Get off me! 446 00:21:32,024 --> 00:21:35,226 You are completely out of your minds! 447 00:21:35,294 --> 00:21:36,560 Do you realize that? 448 00:21:36,628 --> 00:21:37,828 Wait a second, pal. 449 00:21:37,896 --> 00:21:40,398 You can't talk to my family like that. 450 00:21:40,465 --> 00:21:41,699 Yeah, he's right. 451 00:21:41,767 --> 00:21:43,567 You apologize right now. 452 00:21:43,635 --> 00:21:46,304 Yeah! Before somebody gets hurt. 453 00:21:46,371 --> 00:21:47,905 I'm sorry I ever 454 00:21:47,973 --> 00:21:52,176 Crossed your prefabricated threshold. 455 00:21:52,244 --> 00:21:53,311 Satisfied? 456 00:21:53,378 --> 00:21:54,378 Almost. 457 00:21:55,447 --> 00:21:56,447 Now go. 458 00:22:02,688 --> 00:22:03,954 Now, leave! 459 00:22:14,299 --> 00:22:16,834 Oh, we got some great stuff, mr. Flack. 460 00:22:16,902 --> 00:22:18,069 Forget it, david. 461 00:22:18,136 --> 00:22:20,371 I can't take this town anymore. 462 00:22:20,439 --> 00:22:23,107 It's time for me to give up this game 463 00:22:23,175 --> 00:22:24,909 And go write my memoirs. 464 00:22:27,879 --> 00:22:29,613 Alex: Raymond, come on. 465 00:22:29,681 --> 00:22:31,515 I can hardly see the board. 466 00:22:31,583 --> 00:22:32,717 I'm not taking 467 00:22:32,784 --> 00:22:35,453 Any chances on those germs revisiting me. 468 00:22:35,520 --> 00:22:36,954 I'll move your men. 469 00:22:37,022 --> 00:22:38,789 Don't worry, I won't cheat. 470 00:22:38,857 --> 00:22:41,926 Ray, I'm sick, not stupid. 471 00:22:52,838 --> 00:22:54,171 Wow! 472 00:22:54,239 --> 00:22:55,906 Your move. 473 00:22:55,974 --> 00:22:58,175 Did you guys see the paper? 474 00:22:58,243 --> 00:22:59,543 Can you believe it? 475 00:22:59,611 --> 00:23:02,146 "due to an error in the selection process 476 00:23:02,214 --> 00:23:04,548 "there will be no 'kid of the month' 477 00:23:04,616 --> 00:23:05,983 "in this issue. 478 00:23:06,051 --> 00:23:08,986 "the chronicle also says good-bye to gordon flack 479 00:23:09,054 --> 00:23:10,521 "who has left to pursue 480 00:23:10,589 --> 00:23:11,589 Other interests." 481 00:23:15,594 --> 00:23:18,095 Annie: Whatever gave him the idea 482 00:23:18,163 --> 00:23:21,432 That there was a secret in paradise valley?