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(upbeat music)

(thunder clapping)

- Master, I'm here.

- Deirdre, welcome back.

I've been observing you with a great deal of interest.

- You have?

- Yes, your last assignment went very well.

- Did I pass the test?

- Well I'm afraid not,

but it went well enough to put you in the finals.

- I thought I had already won.

- Well don't be disappointed.

Only three students a year have the honor

of testing for the rank of Master Witch,

with more powers and privileges.

- Who else is in the running?

- Wendy and Tanya are in the finals with you,

but that's not your concern.

Only you can earn your chance to be full rank witch.

- What is my assignment then?

- Watch closely, I'll show you.

(bright music)

- Hey Richard.

Planning on staying the night?

- Oh boy, where does the time go?

- [Greg] Where's the fire?

- It's gonna be at my house in about 15 minutes

if I don't get home.

- Oh, big night with the misses?

- Actually we're having dinner with Mr. Vaughn at Chianti's.

- Our CEO?

How'd you pull that one off?

- Kristin set it up.

- She wants you to succeed doesn't she?

- Yeah, well sometimes I wish she wouldn't try so hard.

- Don't knock it, she means well.

She just wants you to get that promotion

of director of European Expansion.

- I think she wants it more than I do.

- Face it buddy, it's the cush job of a lifetime.

I'd a give my IT for it myself,

but you're first in line seniority wise.

- All I'm saying is

I can climb a corporate ladder all by myself.

- And a fine job you've done of it too.

Have a good dinner.

And wine and dine the pants off the old geezer.

- I'll give it my best shot.

Have a good evening.

- See ya.

(dramatic music)

- Who is that man?

- He is your next assignment.

- I don't understand.

- Watch closely, you will.

(dramatic music)

- Hey gorgeous.

- Don't, you'll smudge me.

- Happy to see you too.

- I'm sorry.

I'm just trying to finish getting ready,

and you're late.

- Had a lot of last minute office stuff.

You know, the work's never finished.

- Yeah, more than likely you were gabbing with Greg.

- I can assure you I wasn't gabbing.

- Well whatever it was, I'm sure it could have waited.

This is important, Richard.

Your whole future depends on how well you do tonight.

- You know, I wanna talk to you about the dinner.

- You're not going to wear that, are you?

- I was planning on it.

- Why don't you wear that other suit?

It's more power oriented.

Face it, darling, you'd be digging ditches

if it weren't for me.

(Kristin screaming)

- Kristin?

I heard too much coffee makes you jumpy, dear.

I'll go get ready.

- That poor man.

- Yes, and it's only going to get worse for him.

- So my assignment is to help straighten out

the problems in his marriage?

- Well that's just the beginning.

Evil forces are at work in his life.

Trouble comes in many forms.

But before it's over he will lose his self respect,

his job and his faith in the goodness of mankind.

- Oh dear.

- We can't let that happen.

- I understand.

- It won't be easy.

You'll have to use all the magic you can produce

to get through this one.

- Can I take Gus the ghost with me?

- If you'd like.

But you must hurry, they're in a rush,

and you don't wanna miss them.

- Goodbye, master.

- Good luck.

(magic chiming)

(doorbell ringing)

- Who can that be?

- I don't know,

but whoever it is you get rid of them

because we're going to be late.

- Ah, Mr. Pearson, may I come in?

- Do you realize what time it is? It's 7:17.

- Hello Mrs. Pearson.

My name is Brenden Moran.

- Hello.

- I'm a social worker licensed by the state.

- What can I do for you, Mr. Moran?

- Well, I'm really sorry,

but you know your cousin Adam passed away.

- I don't remember ever having a cousin Adam.

- Oh, of course not, he's many, many times removed,

but he remembered you.

In fact, he remembered you in his will.

- How much?

- Oh, about this much.

You wanna see?

- Did you bring it with you?

- There she is.

- What?

- Yes, he requested that you take custody of his daughter.

- Absolutely not.

- Well the alternative is you go to a foster home,

or even worse, an orphanage.

- Fine.

- Hi sweetie.

- Hi.

- Listen, I've got a great idea,

why don't you folks spend the weekend together,

and I'll come back on Monday,

see how everything's going and pick her up.

- Richard.

- It's a deal.

- Great.

Have a nice weekend, see you Monday morning.

- What are you doing?

(dramatic music)

- I smell magic in the air.

(magic chiming)

- I'm sorry to hear about your mommy and daddy, sweetie.

- Thanks, Mr. Pearson.

- Call me Richard.

- I don't think so.

- Okay.

How about Uncle Richard?

- Okay.

Can I call you Auntie Kristin?

- Mrs. Pearson will be just fine.

- Tell you what, why don't you run upstairs

and go explore the house,

and then we'll talk a little bit later.

- Sure.

- Talk about a Kodak moment.

- What's the matter with you,

don't you have any compassion for that little girl at all?

- Yes, I just don't see

that she'd get in the way of business.

Need I remind you-

- No, no, no, no you don't have to remind me.

I know Mr. Vaughn is waiting for us.

I just think it's a little important

that we get her settled first.

- Richard, I was only-

- I know.

There's an old Proverb,

it says "What profiteth a man if he gains the whole world,

"but loses his own self."

I'm just saying think about it.

I'm gonna go call a babysitter,

I'll help her get unpacked,

then we'll leave.

(dramatic music)

So if there's anything you need,

anything you want,

just let us know.

- [Deirdre] Oh, I'm fine Uncle Richard.

- Richard, would you explain to our guest

how we need to be going?

- It's already handled.

When I was upstairs I called a babysitting service,

and in fact they should be here,

(knocking on door)

anytime.

Oh hi.

I'm Richard Pearson.

This is my wife Kristin,

and over here is Deirdre.

- Hi.

- Hi, I'm Jenny Kinkade.

- Hi.

- Nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you too.

- I told your service that we wouldn't be long,

probably just a couple of hours.

- Oh, that's okay, I brought a lotta, lotta books to study.

- Oh, terrific.

I'm ready.

- I'm stunned.

- We'll be back soon, pumpkin.

- Take your time, we're fine.

- Pumpkin?

- So your parents going out

for their anniversary or something?

- Oh, they're not my parents,

they're just taking care of me.

- Oh, I'm sorry,

but you seem to get along with Mr. Pearson okay.

- Yeah, he's real neat.

- What about Mrs. Pearson?

- Oh, there's nothing wrong with her

that a personalty transplant wouldn't cure.

(laughing)

So you wanna play a game?

- Well sure, what do you have?

- You'll see.

(gentle piano music)

- I think we're over dressed.

- No, it's okay, sweetie,

Mr. Vaughn's a little unconventional sometimes.

- You must be Mr. Vaughn.

So sorry to keep you waiting,

we had a last minute emergency.

- No problem.

Nothing serious I hope.

- No sir, my niece is gonna be staying with us

for a little while.

- A very little while.

- Her parents on vacation, is that?

- No actually they're...

No, sir.

- I see.

Well, would you like a drink?

- Sweetheart, what would you like?

- I'll have a white wine,

and he'll have Scotch on the Rocks.

- Edgar,

there is something going on at that Pearson house.

I'm gonna go find out what it is.

- Have fun dear.

- Yes.

(knocking on door)

- Who are you?

- I'm the babysitter, who are you?

- The Pearson's don't have any children.

- She's just visiting.

- Well I just wanted to say hello.

- Hello.

- You still haven't answered my question,

who are you?

- Mrs. Kenner.

My husband and I live across the street,

and I was just walking by,

and I noticed some unfamiliar people in here.

- Must be pretty hard to look inside this house

from across the street.

- Well I, that's to say that-

- It was nice meeting you Mrs. Kenner.

- You too, dear.

- Come along.

Why don't you come back when the Pearsons are home?

- Good night.

- Good night.

Bye.

See you later.

What a weirdo.

It looks like you won this game,

what do you wanna do now?

- You said you have to study.

- Oh, I'll do that after you go to be.

- I'm not really tired.

What are you studying?

- World history.

It is so tough.

I have a test on Monday.

I don't know if I'm ever gonna get it.

- Sure you will, I'll help you.

- I don't know, I kind of like to cram by myself.

- Trust me, I'll go upstairs

and change into my old clothes,

and then when I come back down we'll start.

- Okay.

(dramatic music)

(heavy breathing)

(bright music)

- You've got your orders, mister, snap to it.

(Gus laughing)

- How long have you two been married?

- We've been married about two years now.

Actually we met at a company barbecue.

- I didn't know you work for me.

- I don't.

- She was a friend of Greg Allen's.

- So you spotted each other across the crowd

and romance blossomed?

- Something like that.

- Well it's nice to know love can bloom

in this cutthroat business world.

- Are you married, Mr. Vaughn?

- Sadly, no.

That's the price I paid to build my own company.

Well, what's this about a niece living with you?

- Actually her parents died recently.

- I'm very sorry.

Is she holding up pretty well?

- Yeah, she seems to be.

- Richard, I think it's wonderful of you

to take on this responsibility.

It shows grit.

And that's exactly what I want working for me and with me.

- That's just what I was telling Richard.

Well it's nose powdering time, as they used to say,

would you excuse me?

- She's full of life, isn't she?

- She's full of something. (laughing)

But I love her.

- Edgar.

Edgar.

That little girl,

she's a,

she's conjured up a ghost.

- That's nice, dear, now go take your medicine.

- I am gonna get to the bottom of this.

(dramatic music)

- Now this is a sample test.

If I can ace this, the real thing should be a snap.

- Cool.

You ready?

- Shoot.

- Who was the enemy general

that Napoleon faced at Waterloo?

- General Lawford?

- Wellington.

True or false, Alexander the Great was 16

when he conquered the known world.

- True.

- You're guessing.

It's false.

- I'm never gonna get this.

- Yes, you will, just relax, it'll come to you.

- I can't.

- Just close your eyes,

breathe deeply.

(magic sound effects)

So, let's try that again.

Ancient Egypt, who was the god of the sun?

- Ra.

- Right, good.

Which English king was also known as Long Shanks?

- Edward the First.

- When did he rule?

- 1272 to 1307.

How did I know that?

- It was always in there,

you just unlocked it.

Care to go for more?

- You bet.

- I must say I was surprised

to get Kristin's dinner invitation.

Normally it's the employee himself

who makes the invite when he wants to kiss up to the boss.

- Kiss up?

Sir, I assure you that's not what I intended.

- Relax, Richard, I know you better than you think,

and that's why I like you.

You're your own man, in spite of your wife.

- Thank you, sir.

- That's why I wanna give you a crack

at Director of European Expansion.

- I'm honored.

Thank you very much, sir.

Thank you.

- Oh drat, now we're gonna have to adopt that little snit

just to keep that old geezer happy.

(Gus groaning)

(Kristin screaming)

(dramatic music)

- A very influential investor is flying in Sunday night.

If we can get a longterm commitment from him,

our future in Europe is secure.

- So you want me to take the part in the negotiations?

- No, Richard, I'd like you

to handle the negotiations exclusively.

Are you game?

- The last time I said I was game

somebody took a shot at me.

- Then it's settled, they'll be in Monday morning.

Why don't we raise a toast to the whole thing,

and...

(screaming)

- Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Are you all right, sir, are you all right?

Come on, hang on.

Come on.

Hold onto me.

- And remember group,

you can't truly enjoy the full effect

of the Son of Ghoul unless you have

your 3D glasses on just like me.

Aren't I handsome?

I gotta tell ya group.

Let me tell you something,

listen, I got a little dart gun here,

little dart, point it towards the camera.

Whoa.

Oh, I missed.

I get another shot.

Even the Son of Ghoul gets two shots.

If he can get the dart in.

(laughing)

All right, check this out.

(laughing)

Bullseye.

- Now that's scary.

- I don't know, I think the Son of Ghoul's kind of cute,

I watch him every Friday night.

- Why aren't you out with your boyfriend tonight?

- Well, I-

- You do have one don't you?

- Of course I have a boyfriend,

it's just that, it's just that well he's way too busy

being a star quarterback for the football team, that's all.

- If he were my boyfriend,

I'd wear his school ring around my neck.

- Oh, you would, would you?

Just how old are you anyway?

Look, he did give it to me, okay?

It's just that I don't

have it with me right now, that's all.

- I'm gonna get a soda, want something?

- No thanks, I'm fine.

(solemn music)

- Hey, look what I found.

- What is it?

- Your boyfriend's ring.

- But that can't be because I don't even.

Look, I don't understand what's going on here.

(phone ringing)

- It's for you.

- Oh, yeah right, next you're gonna tell me

it's Joe Morgan or somebody.

- Trust me.

- Hello.

- [Joe] Jenny, hey, it's Joe Morgan.

Say, I called your house,

they told me you were there.

- Joe, Joe Morgan, as in the star quarterback

of the football team Joe?

- [Joe] Yeah, I was wondering if

you'd like to go to the homecoming dance with me

Saturday night,

unless you've already got a date.

- Oh no, me have a date, are you kidding?

I mean well yeah I have a date,

but I'd cancel it,

I'd love to go out with you.

- [Joe] Great, I'm looking forward

to seeing you next Monday.

Bye Jenny.

- Bye.

This is way too weird.

I don't know what's going on here,

but I know you're behind it.

- You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

- Try me.

- I'm a witch.

- You're a witch,

and I'm Cinderella.

(magic chiming)

- A bit theatrical, I know,

but it gets the point across.

- You're home early.

- Yeah, well, Kristin wasn't feeling too well.

So, sweetie, baby, why don't you go head up to bed

and I'll be up there in a few minutes, all right?

So how'd everything go?

- It was interesting.

- Well that's good.

You know what, here you go,

there's a little extra there for you too.

- Thanks.

Bye Deirdre.

- Bye.

- Bye.

- Buh- bye.

Thank you very much.

- Mm-hmm.

- Why don't you go upstairs

and sleep tight, okay?

- Okay, don't let the bed bugs bite.

(mysterious music)

- Let's see, I got a wacko wife,

but I've got a perfect kid.

It could be worse.

(upbeat music)

Well good afternoon sleepy head.

I was just about to come in

and throw cold water on you.

- What time is it?

- Almost 11.

- Oh, I'm so tired.

- [Richard] Oh, hey sweetie, got some good news for ya.

It looks like your plan paid off.

- What?

- [Richard] You weren't in any shape

to hear about it last night,

but looks like Mr. Vaughn's gonna give me a crack

at the European Expansion.

- Yes.

Excellent.

- Well it's not for sure yet.

It all hinges on a client meeting Monday morning.

If I can secure them I'm in.

- Oh, I'm sure you'll be fine.

Where's that kid?

- Deirdre?

She was playing outside,

but I think actually she's in her room now.

- It's the spare room.

It's not her room.

- No, it's her room for as long as she's here.

- Which won't be very long.

- I don't know,

actually I was thinking-

- Oh no you don't.

I didn't sign up to play mommy.

- Fine.

- Where are you going?

- I just need to get some air.

- That rotten kid.

- [Ethel] Yoo hoo.

- Oh no, not her.

- [Ethel] Yoo hoo.

Richard.

- Hi, Mrs. Kenner, how you doing?

- I didn't realize that you had a little house guest.

- You know something, we weren't aware of it either

until last night.

It was a bit of a surprise to both of us.

- Well where are her parents?

- They're deceased.

- Under mysterious circumstances?

- You know, Mrs. Kenner, I really don't know.

- Well, have anything strange happen to you

since last night?

- You know, Mrs. Kenner,

I really don't know where this is going,

but I've got a real busy day,

so if you'll please excuse me.

- Oh he's up to something all right.

I'm gonna go find out what it is.

(phone ringing)

- [Mr. Vespecci] Hey bozo.

- Yes, Mr. Vespecci.

Not to worry sir, it's all arranged.

- You better hope so big shot.

I'm putting a lot of faith in you,

and I don't like to be disappointed.

- You won't be.

I told you, it's clear.

- You say lots,

but your delivery's shaky.

- This time I can't lose.

When I get that job,

I'll be in prime position

to help you overseas network.

The sky's the limit.

All the smuggling opportunities,

and especially money laundering.

It's a whole new world.

- It better be, bozo,

otherwise you'll be seeing a whole new world

from a four by six plot

in the Mojave desert.

- So, this wipes out the 20 grand I owe you?

- Maybe.

Maybe we break your legs anyway.

- Hey, we had a deal.

- You should have got it in writing.

Bozo.

- What ever happened to honest crooks?

(dramatic music)

- Have you seen anything strange?

- I don't have to look for strange,

I'm already married to it.

- Such a comedian.

Don't quit your day job.

(Ethel gasping)

Edgar,

Edgar.

Come here quick, it's that girl across the street.

- I've seen girls before.

I used to like 'em before I married one.

- Edgar, will you get over here?

Well, Mr. Smarty pants.

- What is it?

What do you see?

You know, a shrink could write

a whole set of books about you, Ethel.

- Okay.

No more misses nice guy.

(magic chiming)

- Hello Wendy.

- Deirdre.

(magic chiming)

- Tanya.

- We just popped in

to see how you were doing with your assignment.

- Little rough at first,

tougher than I suspected.

Things might work out okay.

And you?

- My new family's such a drag.

I might have to turn my foster father into a frog,

but it's what he deserves.

- I have the same problem.

- We really must be going.

We're not supposed to be comparing notes, you know?

- And I see you have chores to do.

Oh, and by the way, master would like to see you.

- Me?

- Now.

(magic chiming)

- Well, here goes.

(magic chiming)

(screaming)

(thunder roaring)

You wanted to see me, master?

- Yes.

I've been concerned about the way

you've been handling things.

- I don't understand.

- When I allowed you to take Gus along with you,

I didn't know you were going to use him

to terrify Mrs. Pearson

or the neighbors.

- Mrs. Kenner is more than deserving of what she gets.

I mean if she had her way,

my assignment and Richard's happiness

would both be destroyed.

- And what about Mrs. Pearson?

- She's just mean and evil,

but Richard still loves her.

- I know.

I feel very sorry for the man.

- If I'm to help him,

I must solve the problems that exist between them.

I believe that Mrs. Pearson needs a new point of view

to allow herself to change.

I decided that she needed a little shaking up.

- But you mustn't frighten her to death.

- Of course, master.

- You must accomplish your mission.

You may go now.

- Thank you, master, goodbye.

- Nonsense.

Of course you can make it.

Well I know it's short notice,

but everyone'll be here.

Terrific, I'll see you then.

Bye.

- Hey sweetie. Deirdre and I are going to the store,

you wanna come?

- I have calls to make.

We're having a cocktail party tomorrow evening.

- Cocktail party, what for?

- Well you have to have more connections, Richard,

especially if this pans out on Monday.

- Don't you think that we should have

talked about this first?

- Nothing to talk about, I have it all arranged.

- Oh, I see,

so you've got my life all sewn up for me, is that it?

- Richard, don't be like that.

- I've gotta go, Deirdre's waiting for me.

- Richard.

Richard.

Richard.

(phone ringing)

Speak to me.

- Hi, Greg, it's me, Kristin.

- Long time no hear, what's the word?

- I'm having a cocktail party tomorrow night,

and I wanna make sure that you'd be there.

- I don't know if that's such a good idea.

- [Kristin] Why not?

- If Richard should get suspicious

it could blow everything.

- Well more likely he'd be suspicious if you weren't there.

- You make it sound like we're having an affair.

- Well you're gonna wish that we were

if anything leaks out.

I'll see you tomorrow.

- [Greg] Sure, what time?

- Any time after six.

- You got it.

See you.

- So a shrink could write

a whole shelf of books about me could he?

- A library.

- We will just see about that.

(dramatic music)

- Sweetie, can you pass me the pepper, please?

Thank you very much.

- So, how long are you going to be

giving me the silent treatment?

- I'm not giving you the silent treatment,

I just don't have anything to say.

- Not to me,

but you talk just fine to her.

- You know I really don't wanna talk about this right now.

Why don't we change the subject, okay?

So how was your day?

- Fine.

(knocking on door)

Come in.

- Hi sweetie.

So we all snug and toasty?

- Yep.

Can I ask you a question?

- Sure, you can ask me anything.

- Do you and Kristin still love each other?

- Whoa, that is a question.

I used to think so,

but maybe not.

- Was she always like this?

- No.

She used to be completely full of live,

happy to be alive.

But I don't know, something happened.

I wish I knew what it was.

- She's become so busy that she's forgotten how to love.

- You're a wise little girl, aren't ya?

You're tough too.

I'm gonna tell you something.

I know what you're going through.

I lost my parents when I was very, very young,

and I want you to know that it's okay to cry.

- I know.

- You can ask me anything, any time, no matter what.

- I love you, Uncle Richard.

- I love you too, sweetie.

- Good night.

- Good night.

(mysterious music)

- Ethel, you're driving me nuts,

can we put on some light?

- No, the Pearsons will see me.

- It would save me a lot of trouble if they did.

- I am telling you there is something unnatural

about that little girl, and I am going to prove it.

- Prove shumove, I'm gonna watch TV.

- Here we go, this is it.

- I hate to have to do this to you old friend,

but it's the only way.

- I've got you now you little wizard.

- I know I'm bending the rules a bit,

but if Kristin gets her way

she'll ruin everything.

- Okay smile.

You're gonna make your neighbor lady very, very rich.

(Gus laughing)

- Go on back to sleep for a while, but be ready.

(dramatic music)

- Over medicating again, dear?

- Over medicate this.

Look in the view finder.

- What?

You never saw somebody

talking to an imaginary friend before?

- It's a ghost.

She conjured him up just like she did last night.

- I don't see anything.

Maybe it doesn't show up on video.

- Maybe you've been watching too much TV.

- I am not out of ideas yet.

- Out of your mind maybe.

- What was that?

- Nothing dear.

(upbeat music)

- Mr. Vaughn,

so nice of you to come by. - It was no bother at all,

I play golf every weekend just a few blocks from here.

- Really?

Richard's quite the golfer,

maybe you two should get together for a few holes.

- Well, if he has the time have him give me a call.

- Of course.

Will you excuse me?

I have to check on the hors d'oeuvres.

- Sure.

- We're a little worried how much we're rushing.

- Absolutely, absolutely.

- Have you heard anything?

- It's a heck of a place here, Pearson,

what did it set you back?

- We've actually been here for a while,

I don't even remember.

- If you're in a market to sell...

- We're not.

We're not considering moving,

but if we change our mind

we'll keep you in mind.

- Don't be so quick, Rich,

you may want to move,

especially when you're confirmed

as director of European Expansion.

- Well I don't have the job yet.

- That's not what I hear.

- So you're the one it's going to?

- And why not?

Carlton Vaughn's known for his seniority first policy,

and Richie here is first in line on the totem pole.

- Yeah, well I'd also like to think

it's because of my work record too.

- Of course, I would have said that

if you'd given me the chance.

Speaking of, you might wanna chat up the old man,

he's looking awfully lonely over there.

- What are you and Kristin up to?

- Come again?

- I just mean with friends like you in my corner,

how could I lose?

Excuse me.

Thanks.

- He seems a little tense.

- I hope it's just the promotion.

- What else could it be?

- Nothing, never mind.

- Come on, Greg, out with it.

- It's not my place to say.

- That's never stopped you before, out with it.

- There have been a few inconsistencies lately,

little things that just didn't add up.

- Like what?

- Departmental expense accounts.

I was going over his vouchers,

and they're way above normal.

- You're not suggesting...

- I didn't even wanna think about it,

the man's taken me under his wing

and taught me everything I know,

I'm not gonna think him out.

- Don't you think Mr. Vaughn should know about this?

- Maybe, maybe not.

It's not up to me.

And I'm taking an awful chance telling you.

Keep it quiet, right?

- Sure, don't you-

- No buts.

Now excuse me.

- 14.

- 14's good.

Nice number.

Has a ring to it.

- Boo.

Little jumpy, aren't we?

- Yeah, my nerves are getting a little ragged.

- Well it won't be long until this will all be over.

- I hope so.

- You know it will.

I've already planted the seeds.

Little Richie takes the fall,

and as next in line for promotion I move into his place.

- You're sure this will work?

- It's flawless.

If he's going to keep the job,

he'll have to land the investor in tomorrow's meeting,

and there's no way he'll be able to pull it off

with what I've got cooked up for him.

- I still get my share, right?

- As we agreed from the beginning.

I was thinking,

we work so well together-

- What?

- Maybe we oughta try to team up for another thing.

- I don't think that would be such a good idea, Greg.

- Think about it, you and me united against common enemies,

we'll crush them and rule like Caesar and Cleopatra.

- Caesar and Cleopatra never ruled together.

- Don't bother me with details.

Think about it, but not too long, I won't wait forever.

- I'll keep that in mind.

- Finally.

Just about have this mess cleaned up.

- You know, it's actually funny that you say that,

I was thinking the exact same thing.

- What do you mean by that?

- Well, case in point.

I want you to promise me that this is gonna be the last one

of these little parties that you ever throw

without at least discussing it with me first, okay?

- We've already been over this.

- Right, I know we've been over this,

but I think we need to go over it again.

And the reason why is because Mr. Vaughn

came up to me tonight point blank,

and he said "Richard, do you always let your wife

"make all of your decisions for you?"

- Richard,

I never intended-

- I know exactly what you intended,

and I really appreciate it,

but you almost blew your own plans for my success,

and wouldn't that have been just a little ironic?

I'm gonna go take a walk.

- Can I come along?

- Of course you can come along.

But you have to walk like this.

- Loser.

(screaming)

- Did you hear that?

- It was in the TV.

- No, no, that was across the street.

I don't see anything.

- What a surprise.

(dramatic music)

- What, what is that?

What?

(Gus laughing)

(Gus laughing)

(mysterious music)

- Come on out, whatever you are.

(Gus laughing)

(Kristin screaming)

♪ Seems like things are gonna go my way ♪

- Would you wear something like that?

There's this amusement park

it's right on the beach,

it's right to the water.

And they've got this great big fast roller coaster

and when you get down to the bottom, bam,

you're doing 100 miles an hour.

- Wow, can we go?

- I think we can arrange that.

You know what, sweetie,

next day off I have we're gonna do

whatever you wanna do.

- Cool.

- All right.

(mysterious music)

- Kristin?

Sweetie, what's wrong?

Baby, what happened?

Kristin.

(Kristin screaming)

It's okay, it's okay, give me the broom.

Okay.

It's all the stress, sweetie.

Come on.

It's okay, let's go upstairs.

Everything is okay.

(Kristin screaming)

Don't do that.

Come on.

It's okay.

Hey, hey look, the stairs.

(Kristin screaming)

Don't do that.

(doorbell ringing)

- Good morning.

- [Richard] Good morning.

- Well, I take it you had a pleasant weekend.

- There's been moments.

- I'd be surprised if there hadn't been.

Actually, the reason that I stopped by

is that, well, I was hoping you could

keep Deirdre for another one or two days.

- No.

- See, I'm sorry, but there's been

a few snags in the foster care,

but it should all be worked out by Wednesday.

- It's no problem at all,

provided old Deirdre doesn't mind.

- Splendid.

So where is the little girl anyway?

- Actually, she's out on the patio.

- May I?

- Please feel free.

(mysterious music)

- Hello Brenden.

- Shh.

- I'm almost there, Brenden.

- The clock is ticking, girl.

Just remember you only get one shot at this.

- I know.

But Kristin isn't making it easy.

In all my 214 years,

I've never met such a nasty person.

It makes me wonder who the witch in this house really is.

- Wait till you get to be my age,

you haven't seen anything yet.

Well 48 more hours, Deirdre,

and if you pass the test your apprenticeship is over,

you'll become a full rank master witch,

with all the connecting privileges.

- We never talked about what would happen if I fail.

- Something very bad will happen.

Good luck.

(mysterious music)

(intercom beeping)

- [Intercom Voice] Mr. Vaughn,

there's a Jack Russell here to see you.

He says it's urgent.

- Well send him in.

- Sorry to bother you, Mr. Vaughn,

but something's been brought to my attention,

and I think you should know about it.

- Sounds serious.

- It is.

It's about Richard Pearson.

You're not gonna like it.

Sorry to be the one to bring you this bad news.

- Where have you been, man?

The suits have been waiting for 20 minutes.

- Yeah, I had some last minute home stuff to take care of.

- Fight with the misses later,

this is showtime.

- All right, don't start, I'm on top of it.

- Have you got a strategy mapped?

- Yes.

I'm gonna use a classic military strategy.

I'm just gonna wing it.

(laughing)

All right, go get 'em.

- May I present Richard Pearson,

our director of European Expansion.

- I'm John Dorne.

- Mr. Dorne.

- This is Claire Windsor,

International Investment Banking Consortium.

- It's a pleasure.

Please have a seat.

So, tell me, what can we do for each other?

- We were rather impressed with your initial presentation.

- Well thank you very much.

(dramatic music)

- Got to do something about this mess.

(magic chiming)

- Actually that sounds very reasonable,

but there's one other point that I'd like to mention.

- Mr. Dorne, Miss Windsor,

sorry for this interruption,

but I need to speak with Richard.

- Actually, sir, I was just about-

- Now.

- Right away sir.

- Mr. Allen, will you please pick up

where Mr. Pearson left off?

- So, to continue,

by the end of next week

we should have covered all of Germany.

- Richard Pearson, eyes of truth protect thee.

(mysterious music)

Angels of light, draw near

and protect Richard from the dark forces that...

- I thought you were handled.

- I'm very disappointed in you, Richard.

- I'm sorry, Mr. Vaughn, I don't understand.

- You're in enough trouble as it is,

don't compound the felony by insulting my intelligence.

- Mr. Vaughn, I swear to you

I have no idea what you're talking about, sir.

- Are those your signatures on those expense vouchers?

- It looks like my signature,

but I can assure you, sir,

I never spent this money.

- Well you admit to padding your expense account then.

- No, sir, what I'm saying is

that these are obviously forgeries.

- Who would do that, Mr. Pearson?

What possible motive could they have?

- Greg.

- Your employment is hereby terminated.

- Terminated? Wait a minute, sir, if we just sit down

and talk about it-

- Save it for the board of review.

Goodbye Mr. Pearson.

Officer.

- Wait a minute, Mr. Vaughn,

if we could just talk about this.

- You can return for your belongings tomorrow,

not until then.

- Mr. Vaughn, I swear to you

I've never stolen from this company.

- I knew it, you are a witch.

- But of course I am.

- You're not gonna deny it?

- Why should I?

It's the truth.

- You're gonna cast a spell and make me forget, aren't you?

- No.

- Maybe turn me into a frog? - That wouldn't be very nice

to the other frogs, now would it?

- You know what happens to evil old witches, don't you?

They get burned.

- Not today they don't.

We're taking you to see Dr. Peters now.

- But she's a witch.

- No, no, she's not.

And believe me I oughta know one when I see one.

- Jenny.

- I was just pulling up to see you

when I saw her sneaking into the house.

I thought maybe you could use a hand.

What are you doing?

- I have to get back in the loop.

I was watching Richard,

and he was just about to get fired.

I was trying to help him. - What do you mean?

- Oh no, Richard was fired,

he's on his way home.

- You're a witch,

do that witch like thing that you do

and make everything okay.

- I can't cast spells directly on people.

- That's a silly rule.

- It was my last test before becoming a full fledged witch.

And now I've blown it.

- Well maybe not.

Maybe we can think of something.

I can help.

- What the devil is going on here?

- Mrs. Pearson, I was just in the neighborhood,

so I decided to stop in and say hello.

- I see.

Well, it's a good thing you're here.

I have some errands to run,

and I'm going to be gone quite a while.

Would you watch Deirdre for me?

- [Jenny] Of course.

- Perfect.

- That was close.

- See what I have to put up with?

Now, this is what we're gonna do.

- I'm all ears.

(bright music)

- Phantasm forces, seek out Mr. Greg Allen.

Ah, there he is.

Now mystic veil of time,

reverse Greg's fortunes.

(bright music)

Gotcha.

- Uncle Richard, are you okay?

- Oh, hi Deirdre.

Yeah, I'm fine, sure.

Everything's peachy.

- What's wrong?

- Nothing, just your Uncle Richard's

gonna be home for a few days,

kind of like vacation.

- Something bad happened, didn't it?

- Yeah, something bad happened.

Where's Kristin?

I should probably tell her too.

- She left this afternoon, something about errands.

- Errands.

More like she got word of what happened,

she moved out.

Great.

Just great.

- Things will look brighter in the morning, I promise.

- Come here.

(solemn music)

(mysterious music)

- You look gorgeous.

Life is so good. (laughing)

- So everything worked?

- The deal is signed and sealed.

You seem surprised.

- Well I never count on the check until it clears the bank.

- Well not to worry sweetheart,

I'm in like Flynn and there's nowhere to go but up.

Bar keep.

Champaign and keep it flowing.

- You got it.

- Congratulations.

- What's the matter?

I thought you were here to celebrate?

- Not like that.

- Maybe this will change your mind.

I'm working with some other associates

to enhance my financial standing.

- What do you mean?

- Let's just say that

my new position at Vaughn International

is gonna open up all kinds of new doors.

- What kind of new doors?

- Don't ask questions, babe, just reap the dividens.

- Greg, I don't wanna get involved in anything illegal.

- (laughing) What's illegal today is tomorrow's new hobby.

Don't be so tight.

- I mean it, I don't want any part of it.

- Fine.

Then go home to your unemployed husband,

you're as much a loser as he is.

Thanks, baby, you made my night.

(mysterious music)

- Oh, what have I done?

- Your 3:00 appointment called,

they're running a few minutes late.

- Good, why don't you make those copies

that I asked you about

because, as you can see,

I'm a little busy here.

- Fine, thank you.

- You're welcome.

(mysterious music)

- He's gotta keep the original expense vouchers

in a secure place where we can get to them.

- Can't you just witch them away or something?

- No, I don't know exactly where they are.

- Great, how are we gonna get him out of there then?

- Simple.

(magic chiming)

- What am I doing?

(bright music)

- Did you make him wet his pants?

- No.

Come on.

Go.

Come on, Jenny, come on.

- Yes.

Jackpot.

- Oh no.

(magic chiming)

- Oh no.

(mysterious music)

Oh my God.

Why-

- Sorry we're late, traffic.

- No problem, no problem at all.

- Shall we get started?

- Started?

I'm afraid I don't-

- Contracts, Mr. Allen,

the final copies, that sort of thing.

- Oh, right, sorry.

Have a seat.

Please.

- Mr. Vaughn.

- What's the meaning of this?

- Mr. Pearson is innocent.

- Oh please, if this is some kind of stunt.

- I have proof.

- What is it?

- Take a look at these.

- Very interesting.

Where'd you find these?

- You may find this hard to believe-

- I'm listening.

- Well it's like this...

- When we closed yesterday's meeting

there was a point I wanted to...

Mr. Allen?

- Hmm?

Oh, I'm sorry.

- You seem a bit distracted.

- If you're too busy,

perhaps we should think about another firm.

- No, no, not at all, everything's fine.

(mysterious music)

- Mr. Allen, can we get down to business?

(mysterious music)

- Oh, yeah sure, of course, of course we can.

What?

- Are you ill, Mr. Allen?

- Leave me alone.

- Job stress, poor man.

- Hello, Miss Windsor, Mr. Dorne,

I'm afraid this is getting to be a habit.

Would you excuse us for 30 seconds, please?

Greg.

- Thank God.

(mysterious music)

- I think the kid's whacked out.

- Greg, you sicken me.

If you'd spend half as much energy on your work

as you did on your scheme to discredit Richard Pearson,

I might have offered you the job in the first place.

Instead you betrayed your friend,

and you betrayed me.

- Yes, yes I did.

I confess.

I did it all.

Take me away, just get me out of here.

That office in there, well, it's possessed.

- We've got a nice warm little cell

for you downtown,

and you're gonna like it there too.

- There's more.

I used my position to funnel for the mob.

Listen to me, write this down,

I took all your money.

- You have the right to remain silent.

I wish you'd use it.

(Greg laughing)

- I believe I can clear this up.

(phone ringing)

- Hello.

- Kristin, it's Carlton Vaughn, is Richard there?

- [Kristin] Oh, I don't know where he is,

he hasn't been home all afternoon.

- Thanks, I think I know where to find him.

- Mr. Vaughn, if you see him,

would you please tell I'm to come home?

- Sure.

- [Kristin] Thank you.

- I hate to impose, but would you two care to come with me,

we have a horrible wrong to right.

(solemn music)

Richard.

- Mr. Vaughn, what brings you by?

- You.

I had a hunch you'd be here, we need to talk.

- Well if it's about cleaning out my desk,

I'll be by on Monday.

- There's been a misunderstanding, Mr. Pearson,

we wanna continue our negotiations with you.

- Yeah, but I've been-

- Reinstated with all the rank and privilege

equal to the position of director of European Expansion,

plus a bonus from me to show you

how sorry I am about what happened.

- Well thank you sir.

What did happen?

- You're not gonna believe this,

but this babysitter came to my office this afternoon...

- A babysitter?

(bright music)

- Hi sweetheart, where's Kristin?

- What is it, Richard?

- I got my job back.

- Great.

- Not only did I get my job back,

Mr. Vaughn gave me the promotion.

You're now looking at the director of European Expansion.

- Great.

(laughing)

- What happened to Greg?

- Well it seems that he cracked up

in the middle of a very important client meeting.

I guess selling out his best friend

was just a little too much for him.

- Sounds like a nervous breakdown.

- Well, you know it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

- Well, congratulations, Richard.

You've worked so hard and you deserve it.

- [Deirdre] That's for sure.

- I'll tell you what, why don't we go out to dinner?

The most expensive place in town.

- Cool.

- We still have money, right?

Wait just a second, I'm gonna go change.

(knocking on door)

(mysterious music)

- Good evening folks.

- Mr. Moran, what brings you by?

- Made all of the arrangements.

It's time to go, dear.

(solemn music)

- I'll go get my bag.

- Are they nice people,

the foster parents I mean.

- They'll learn to love her in time.

- I can see how they would.

- Come on, honey, we gotta go.

- Let these folks get back to their normal lives.

- Congratulations, you are now a full fledged

licensed registered witch.

- Thanks.

- What's the matter, isn't this what you always wanted?

- Now I'm not so sure.

- Now wait a minute,

what do you mean you're not so sure?

- I mean I'm not so sure.

(bright music)

- Mr. Moran, we're not gonna need your services anymore.

- I didn't think so.

(magic chiming)

- All right, what do you say

we have steak and lobster tonight?

- Sounds great.

- But first let's take this bag

and put it into your room.

- Out of sight.

- Great.

That's great.

Now I'll never be rid of that little brat.

Unless...

(screaming)

- Kristin.

Kristin.

Are you okay, sweetie?

Careful.

- What happened?

- I think you slipped on a banana peel.

Are you okay?

(gentle music)

- Who is that adorable little girl?

- That's Deirdre, sweetie, cousin Adam's daughter.

We're adopting her, remember?

- How could I forget such a sweet child?

(kissing sound effect)

- Well Deirdre,

I see you decided to stay with your adopted family, too bad.

You would have made a fine little witch,

but if that's where your destiny lies,

then I wish you much happiness.

From now on you'll be nothing more than a little girl.

Enjoy your new life.

(bright music)

(mysterious music)