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Come on, only take one.

But I'm hungry.

Fortune cookies aren't about eating. They're about telling your fortune.

Great. Doomed to starve. That's my fortune.

Like fortunes mean anything anyway.

Well, I don't know. Sometimes they're kind of right.

You're a beautiful star that shines in the night. Yeah, that's about right.

Many will follow your wise guidance.

Cool. You're both dreaming.

Good for one free egg roll. I am all over this.

So, uh, what does yours say?

It, uh, uh, it doesn't say nothing.

It's blank.

Uh -oh.

That's bad.

That means you have no future.

Yeah, right.

What's the point here, Gomer?

Well, my story's about fortune cookies.

Nobody really believes them.

I mean, you forget about them a second after you read them.

But what if the fortune you get in those cookies turned out to be true?

And what if the fortune you got was a bad one?

That means your fortune cookie would really be a myth fortune cookie.

Give me another one.

Hey, if I only get one, you only get one.

Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story...

The Tale of the Misfortune Cookies.

The Emerald Garden restaurant belonged to the Lee family.

It was a good restaurant, but not very popular, so the whole family had to

in and help.

Go. Go back.

Hey, Dad.

Sean's having a party tonight.

Okay if I blow off work?

Saturday is a busy night.

Yeah, but come on. It's never really that busy.

We need you here.

Mom.

Oh, Charles.

Let him go. He deserves a break.

This isn't fair.

I do all the work around here. You never give me a break.

Everyone pitches in. But no one works as hard as I do.

If it weren't for me, this stupid restaurant would go under.

You know, I wish it would go under so I wouldn't have to slave here anymore.

I will pretend I didn't hear that.

I'm sorry, sweetheart.

It won't always be like this.

I got something for you.

John Hancock it. Right there.

Don't lose this, Eddie.

Someday that singing chair will be valuable.

Yeah, I'll put it under my pillow.

Oh, you think I'm kidding.

Look.

I'm gonna make a fortune with my own comic book series.

What do you call him?

Busboy?

I'm not a busboy.

Whoa. Sorry, I don't get that. As soon as I make enough money, I'm going to go

to art school and kiss the dump goodbye.

You sound like my Uncle Bernie. He's got big plans, too.

Of course, he's also known as Burger Flipping Bernie.

Well, I'm not wasting my life here like my parents and my grandfather.

Ah, your crush probably can't hear.

Where are you going to get the cash for this art school?

I'm working on it.

We're going to make it big.

I'm getting a limo and buying me a huge house.

No way I'm living over a restaurant anymore.

Morning, sweet thing.

What do you say you and me catch a flick tonight?

Sorry. I have homework.

What kind of school gives you homework on the weekend?

A good one.

Say goodbye, Eddie.

Okay. Big brother.

I'll catch you later.

Stay away from guys like that.

Gee, you think?

You know, I'm not a dope. You don't have to worry about me all the time. No.

Just when I'm awake.

I got my report card yesterday.

Hi,

honors. Are you kidding?

That's excellent.

Wow. I couldn't have done it without all the help you gave me. Hey, you did all

the work. Yeah, well, you did a lot.

What's this for?

Because you're my guardian angel.

Don't think this is going to get you out of work.

Because it's not.

Gin. Again?

You're so lucky.

May I come in?

Sure, Gramps.

What you got?

A gift for you.

For me?

What is it? It was given to me by my grandfather when I was your age.

Now it is time for you to have it.

Cool. Thanks.

No. It is not banned to be opened.

It is to be admired for what it is, not for what it might be.

You're giving me a box I can only look at?

Don't listen to him, Graham.

It's beautiful.

The warriors symbolize the struggle between good and evil.

You're giving me a great animated character.

You have grand dreams, David.

But remember that the time for everything.

Appreciate what is before your eyes.

For one who looks too far down the road ahead may wander off the path before

him. Ah, yeah.

Thanks, Gramps.

And that means?

How should I know? He gave you the box.

It is not meant to be open.

It is to be admired for what it is, not for what it might be.

Hey, what's up?

Check this out. You're not supposed to open that.

Wow.

Gold fortune cookies? The cookies are right and worth it.

Hey, where are you going with them? The faster I get my tuition money, the

faster I'm out of this place.

You're going to sell them? Why not?

They're mine.

You can't do that. Don't tell me what I can do, Teresa.

But they've been in the family forever. So what?

I'll be right back.

Do not.

One should find perfect existence through imperfect existence.

What kind of a dumb fortune is that?

Excuse me, do you have a reservation?

Reservation? Who are you?

I'm sorry, you can't get in without a reservation.

Shall we try another restaurant, sir?

Are you talking to me?

Or perhaps we should return to the mansion.

Something wrong, sir?

I think you have the wrong guy.

Then he said, I didn't do it.

Hey, Chin. Mr. Chin. Come.

This is for the newspaper.

Peg.

Teresa.

I need...

Money. I cannot, Teresa.

Your father said not until you start to earn it.

I can't stand him.

Please don't say that, sweetheart.

Get away from me.

Don't tell me no.

We need the cash now, Teresa. Don't get mad, okay? I know we can get a load of

cash. Fat.

Yeah? I knew I could count on you, baby.

Teresa, what are you doing? Who are you?

Who am I? I'm your brother. Brother? I don't have a brother.

Back up.

Mom. Dad. Something weird is going on. Everything is upside down.

It's those fortune cookies Grandfather Lee gave me.

Where is he? I gotta talk to him.

Um, would you excuse us for a moment, please?

And Teresa's acting all whacked.

I can't believe what she did to you, Mom.

Where's Grandfather Lee? Look, I don't know who you are, I don't know what you

want, but my father died a long time ago.

What? Grandfather's dead?

Do not come back here again, or I'll call the police.

Dad? Mom?

Come on, don't you guys know me?

I do not have a son.

I never had a son.

Please, go away.

You have an autograph session in one hour, sir. We shouldn't keep your fans

waiting.

This is my character.

Of course it is.

The largest selling graphic novel in history.

Teresa. How'd you get in here?

You gotta help me.

I don't know what to do.

You can start by leaving.

Where am I?

Well, you don't know me.

It's like I never was a part of this family.

Lucky you.

In the restaurant.

I can't believe it's doing so well.

You're kidding, right?

It's all I ever hear about.

It's all my parents ever talk about.

You know...

If they spent a little less time making money and a little more time being

family, then maybe I wouldn't be... What?

Wouldn't be what?

You know, I created this.

Yeah? You must be pretty rich then.

So, Mr. Comic Book Dude, does being rich make you happy?

The fortune cookies.

They're mine.

You stole them. No, I didn't. My grandfather gave them to me right before

died. You're going to sell them, aren't you?

For Eddie.

Mind your own business.

Wait, please.

Those fortune cookies.

I don't know.

They have some kind of magic in them. They're the only way I have to make

right again.

Right? What do you mean, right?

You're a rich comic book guy. Things are perfect for you.

This is the only chance Eddie and I have to get out of this dump.

You can't go with him. The guy's bad news.

Why do you care? Let me go.

Who are you?

Why are you chasing me?

Did you get him?

We're out of here. Teresa, don't go.

What's with this guy? Get lost.

Just like you're forever.

Why?

Why are you chasing me?

To protect you.

Protect me?

From what?

From a life you hate.

What? You have what you want now.

No family to hold you back. No responsibility.

And more money than you can imagine.

There you are, sir.

Shall we go?

We've got a schedule to keep.

Enjoy your news life.

We have to go now, sir.

Sir,

I want my old job back.

You hated your old job.

I want my family back. Your family got in your way. I want my life back.

Why? You have everything that you ever desired.

But if it means giving up my family to get it, then I don't want it.

Then your better half has won.

Boy, do you look great.

The place looks great, too. The tablecloth, the chairs, the food.

Man, the food smells good.

Dad, how are you?

Huh? Fine.

What's all the hubba?

Teresa.

What is your problem?

No problem. I don't have any problems.

Just... Don't dye your hair purple, okay?

Are you all right, son?

Never felt better.

Where's Gramps?

Over here, David.

You're okay.

Of course I am. And you?

I think I found perfect existence through imperfect existence.

Then you have learned a most valuable lesson.

I think he needs a vacation.

Excuse me.

I'm here to apply for the job in the newspaper as a part -time cook.

Oh, yes. I'll get you an application.

Mom, Dad, hire him.

Don't ask any questions.

Just hire him.

I promise you won't regret it.

The end.

Wow. That was an excellent story.

So, what did your fortune say?

Many do not hear your song, but it is beautiful.

That's really sweet.

Better than your fortune, blank boy.

Yeah, yeah.

Show's over.

Let's go. It's getting late. I'm getting my freebie egg roll.

I got the fire.

I told you, Quinn, only one fortune apiece.

Andy, you are so...