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( Horn honking )

I'm Alex Mack.

I was just an average kid

until an accident changed my life.

And since then...

Nothing's been the same.

( Zapping )

My best friend Ray thinks it's cool.

My sister Annie thinks I'm a science project.

I can't let anyone else know.

Not even my parents.

I know the Chemical Plant wants to find me

and turn me into some experiment.

But you know something?

I guess I'm not so average anymore.

Okay, kids, what will you have?

We got a line

around the block.

Curly fries.

And a ginger ale straight up with a twist.

That's it? Sorry, kids

it's a $5.00 minimum per booth

no splitting.

Since when?

Since we became a happening hotspot.

We only have $3.00

and we're dying for those fries.

So, could you, like...

I got a free booth over here!

Oh, no, look who's coming.

Hey, Alex.

What's up, Ray?

Come on, kids

if you can't pay, you can't stay.

Oh, sorry, Alex, if I had any money, I'd loan it to you.

Well, you don't, so, uh, see you, Alex.

Great hat, by the way.

Sorry, sweetheart, looks like money talks around here.

Where's your paper route money anyway?

I've got to look towards my future

so I'm investing it.

It's what you call "a portfolio."

I have a share in I.B.M.

And I'm trying to diversify it.

Wow, I need to make some money.

The kind that folds.

The morning paper route's open.

You get $45 a month.

Start at 5:00 A.M., you're done by 6:00.

I'm not exactly a morning person.

What about babysitting?

That's a gold mine.

Not for me-- remember Ryan Cassitt?

The spray paint kid.

I'm in the bathroom for one minute

and he ends up doing $200 worth of damage.

My parents ended up paying.

What about your parents?

No way, that would be the last resort.

It's so embarrassing.

I never have money to do anything.

Sweetheart, we've been through this

a million times.

If you want it, earn it.

Especially for movies and fries.

Mom's right, you have to budget money.

Learn the value of a dollar.

I know the value of a dollar, Dad.

I'd like to learn the value of $20.

Sorry, sweetheart, but I guess we wouldn't mind

if you wanted to take up babysitting again.

I don't think so.

Annie, hi!

Hey.

Can, um, I have some money?

Can you have some money?

No, Alex, you might want to borrow some.

Borrow?

Sure, how much do you need?

Well, um, a $20 would be nice.

Hmm, and what did you want the money for?

Um, I don't know... The movies...

And today, Ray and I

didn't have enough for French fries.

Ah, general living expenses.

Yeah.

I'm afraid you're an extreme risk.

If I loan you $20 today with interest

you're going to owe me

$40 by the end of the year.

I'll pass.

[Dave] Vince!

Lunchtime!

Vince?

Dave, can I trust you?

Meaning what?

Meaning, can I trust you?

Vince...

Dave-aroosh-- of course you can trust me.

We need to throw Miss Atron a bone.

You've got to understand how her mind works.

She's not going to rest

until she finds the kid that we dumped GC-161 on

and it could be a while before we find the kid.

I see.

So, we pick a kid, we run some tests, and bingo!

Miss Atron can relax, continue her important work worry free.

In the meantime, we continue looking for the genuine article.

Sounds okay.

Well, I guess that means we can move forward then.

But what about the poor innocent kid that we pick?

Who can say for sure?

In the battle for technological advances

there has to be some casualties.

Hmm, so who are we going to pick?

Eeny...

Meeny...

Miney...

Mo.

I don't blame you, Alex.

Dogs are so much easier to deal with

than little children.

Binky, binky, heel.

Binky, binky.

It was so smart of you

to start this dog-walking business.

And to think, it all started

with a chihuahua and a dream-- binky!

I've got to find a way

to pick up some extra cash.

I was hoping I could fill in for you sometime?

No way, my clients would love you

and I'd never get my job back.

But if you're desperate

a lot of my clients have children

and they're always looking for a sitter.

I'd do it, but you know me and human beings.

It's a... it's a bad mix.

( Phone rings )

Phone!

You're learning so much in school

show us how it works.

Hello?

This is Alex.

Well, yeah, I told Robyn I was available, but...

Tonight? That's kind of last-minute.

$6.00 an hour?

I'll get it!

Oh, hi.

What are you doing here?

Um, I, um, 8555 Orlando...

This is your house?

Yeah.

I'm the sitter.

Oh, you must be Alex.

Come on in.

You two girls must know each other from school.

Sure, Alex and I have French together.

History. Whatever.

Kelly, could you get Jackie for me?

And be quick, your dad is waiting.

Hi, Mrs. Phillips.

Hey, Alex, you going to the country club dance, too?

No, I'm babysitting.

Where are those two?

Wow, I hope they pay you well.

Jackie's a brat.

Yeah, well, I need the money.

( Footsteps approaching )

Oh, Alex, there are a few dishes in the sink.

Could you give them a rinse?

Sure, I guess so.

Oh, you're the best.

Come on, Scott.

Good luck, Alex.

Have fun.

Jackie, this is Alex.

Here's a list of dos, don'ts and phone numbers.

Now, Jackie goes to bed at 9:00.

We should be back around 11:00.

Okay.

Oh, and don't burn the house down!

So, Jackie, what should we do first?

( Laughing )

Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah.

( Giggling )

It says on the list

you aren't allowed in your parents' room!

Ow!

Now go to bed or the evil dragon will come and burn you up!

I wish.

Oh, no.

Oh, is it 11:00 already?

Jackie and I had so much fun.

Wow, you've obviously found your calling, Alex.

Kelly, go get your dad's wallet.

It's on the bureau.

Mr. P will drive you home.

Oh, here she is.

Were you a good little girl tonight?

Yes, Mommy.

Ohh.

The wallet's not there.

Yes, it is.

I saw it before we left.

Jackie was playing with it.

Oh, that can't be.

Jackie knows she is not supposed to play

with anything in our bedroom, right, Jackie?

But she had it!

I saw her.

No, I didn't.

Yes, she did!

She did.

( Girls whispering )

Ray, this is the worst thing

that's ever happened to me.

Kelly's ruining me.

She's telling everyone I'm a thief

and everyone believes it.

Even Scott believes it.

I don't think it's as bad as all that.

So what? Those people are stupid.

Nobody that really knows you

believes you would take that wallet.

That's the problem.

Only about five people really know me.

I know the little kid took that wallet.

I just have to get back into their house.

I wouldn't wait for Kelly to invite you back in.

I got an idea.

[Dave] Robyn Russo.

[Parents] Steve and Wanda.

Eighth grade.

Glee club.

Negative outlook on life.

( Chuckling )

She's perfect.

You're going to do it.

Do what?

Spray her, what do you think?

Why me?

I can't do it, I'm too visible.

If something goes wrong

people will come looking for me.

Why? Because i probably did it.

You never said anything about spraying her.

I thought we were just bringing her in.

Dave, we have to contaminate her.

What, we bring her in for some tests, and what-- nothing?

Of course we have to spray her.

Otherwise, we're back to square one.

I just thought there might be some other way.

There's not.

Now, if you have a problem

I'll hear you over this.

Now go.

Go!

Mindless, what's your 10-20?

I'm right behind her, bullethead.

Good.

Proceed with mission.

Over.

Would like to discuss

moral implications of mission, over.

What? What are you talking about?

Nail her!

Uh, would like to revise and rework plan.

Don't have heart to vaporize innocent kid, over.

Stay right there, Dave.

I'm coming.

( Dog growls )

Moral implications? Huh?

There are no morals in this job.

There are no morals at all, Dave.

Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!

Are you all right?

It's my old sports injury, my trick knee.

I went deep when I should have gone wide.

Can you help me?

Uh... ow...

Go to the telephone pole over there.

Uh, what are you going to do there?

Uh, wait for the bus.

That's not a bus stop.

Oh.

Ow! Ow!

I can call your house for you.

No! My dad doesn't know about my trick knee.

It's a trick knee, and also a secret knee.

Ow!

Ow...

But it's okay now.

Thanks!

( Alarm blaring )

( Squeaks )

( Alarm beeping )

( Alarm beeping slowly )

( Steady tone )

( Tone stops )

Alex, come on, the coast is clear.

I can't, the alarm is on.

What?

The alarm!

Wait, Alex! They have an alarm.

May I help you?

Uh... would you like a subscription

to the Paradise Valley gazette?

Thanks, but we already have a subscription.

It's only $6.00 a month

half the price at the newsstand.

I told you, we already get the gazette.

How about a second subscription?

Now, why would I want a second subscription?

I thought you might have a birdcage or something.

Never mind.

Jackie, stop picking on that kitty!

( Cat meowing )

You're silly!

( Alarm sounding )

[Alex] Hey!

[Alex] Hey, don't do that.

[Mrs. Phillips] Jackie, time for your nap.

Stop that!

Whee!

[Alex] Ouch! Ouch!

Mommy!

Hi.

Hi.

Whatcha reading?

Oh.

The new Paige Turner romance novels.

I hate those books.

You can't believe anything in them.

You've read this one?

Yeah. I hated it.

Have they gotten to the island yet?

Not yet.

You know, it's hard to believe

that dirk still loves Wendy.

I mean, after all she's done.

I know.

Just wait till you see what happens

when they get on the island.

It's, like, totally unrealistic.

David.

What are you waiting for?

You know, there's a new one due out in march.

I'm sure the plot will be shot full of holes as usual.

( Laughing )

Do it.

Do it, do it, David. Do it, do it.

Now's the time, David. Do it!

Got to go!

Have a...

Decent day.

Bye.

I'm sorry, Vince.

You going to take my head off or something now?

( Sighing )

Why should I?

I already know that there's nothing in there.

Nothing.

[Alex] ...and two curly fries, and two cokes.

I believe that meets the minimum.

Save enough for a tip.

Don't forget the little people.

Look at her.

Sitting over there acting so innocent.

She should be arrested.

She should be in prison.

She should be in prison doing my math homework.

You guys order what you want.

Nobody stole my wallet.

All right, that's it.

Remember, lead with the left.

Excuse me.

Hi, Kelly.

Talk about bold.

Hi, Alex.

I see you can afford to sit in the booth now.

That's nice for you.

Don't let her talk to you like that.

Sorry, Kel, I had to work late.

Work-- that's how honest people earn their money.

Alex, hi!

Actually, Kelly, I was wondering

if your dad ever found his wallet.

No, Alex, and believe me, we looked.

It's just not in my house.

Well, I hope it turns up.

You know, there's a rumor going around

that I took it.

That's awful, Alex, but you can understand.

You were the only one there.

Have a seat.

Dad's wallet!

Where'd that come from?

Well, it did fall out of your bag.

I... I know, but, um, how did it get in there?

[Alex] Hmm...

Let's consider the possibilities.

Oh, I know, I bet Jackie put it in there.

Yeah, knowing Jackie, that's a definite possibility.

Well, I for one am glad it turned up.

I feel terrible, Alex.

People think you took it, don't they?

I wonder where they'd get an idea like that?

Yeah, maybe you should make sure people know

that she didn't take it, Kelly.

Thanks, Scott.

That's exactly what I'll do.

Good.

I've lost my appetite.

I understand.

I got to go.

See you.

Hey, Alex!

Wait up.

You mind if I walk with you?

No.

So, you mad at Kelly?

Well, wouldn't you be?

She basically told everyone I was a thief.

I never actually heard her say that.

Kelly's your girlfriend

so I don't want to say anything bad about her.

She just overreacted.

It was just a misunderstanding.

Yeah, maybe.

So, tell me, how did you handle little Jackie?

Well, first I hid the spray paint, then I tied her up.

Actually, it wasn't that bad.

( Both laughing )

Captioned by Grant Brown