1 00:00:01,560 --> 00:00:02,880 ( Horn honking ) 2 00:00:02,880 --> 00:00:04,480 I'm Alex Mack. 3 00:00:04,480 --> 00:00:06,200 I was just an average kid 4 00:00:06,200 --> 00:00:07,880 until an accident changed my life. 5 00:00:07,880 --> 00:00:09,960 And since then... 6 00:00:09,960 --> 00:00:12,680 Nothing's been the same. 7 00:00:12,680 --> 00:00:14,080 ( Zapping ) 8 00:00:35,120 --> 00:00:37,520 My best friend Ray thinks it's cool. 9 00:00:39,120 --> 00:00:42,400 My sister Annie thinks I'm a science project. 10 00:00:43,440 --> 00:00:45,800 I can't let anyone else know. 11 00:00:45,800 --> 00:00:48,000 Not even my parents. 12 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:51,000 I know the Chemical Plant wants to find me 13 00:00:51,000 --> 00:00:53,440 and turn me into some experiment. 14 00:00:53,440 --> 00:00:55,080 But you know something? 15 00:00:55,080 --> 00:00:57,640 I guess I'm not so average anymore. 16 00:01:01,640 --> 00:01:04,000 ( Birds chirping ) 17 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:07,560 ( Dog barking in distance ) 18 00:01:20,920 --> 00:01:22,640 Oh, no. 19 00:01:22,640 --> 00:01:24,640 Yeah... Maybe you should get up. 20 00:01:24,640 --> 00:01:26,560 Your alarm went off an hour ago. 21 00:01:26,560 --> 00:01:28,520 Mom told Ray not to wait for you. 22 00:01:52,760 --> 00:01:55,720 Sorry... I overslept. 23 00:01:55,720 --> 00:01:58,600 I want to see you after school, Alex. 24 00:02:02,240 --> 00:02:05,000 ( Electrical zapping ) 25 00:02:11,680 --> 00:02:13,000 So, this is supposed to 26 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:14,600 stimulate his brain waves? 27 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:16,000 Exactly, but with Dave 28 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:18,680 I'm not sure how much there is to stimulate. 29 00:02:18,680 --> 00:02:20,720 I'm just hoping one of these jolts 30 00:02:20,720 --> 00:02:22,360 will shake something loose. 31 00:02:22,360 --> 00:02:24,320 ( Zapping ) 32 00:02:24,320 --> 00:02:25,880 This is worth a try, Vince 33 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:28,760 but we should stop before we do serious damage. 34 00:02:28,760 --> 00:02:30,040 Aw, do I have to? 35 00:02:30,040 --> 00:02:32,000 Yes, we may need him later. 36 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,480 Oh, David, you back with us? 37 00:02:33,480 --> 00:02:35,160 Yeah. 38 00:02:36,720 --> 00:02:40,240 I assume you have nothing for us. 39 00:02:40,240 --> 00:02:42,480 You can go home now. 40 00:02:42,480 --> 00:02:45,680 Wait, Vince, I think I got an idea. 41 00:02:45,680 --> 00:02:46,960 Can't be sure, though. 42 00:02:46,960 --> 00:02:48,400 It doesn't happen often. 43 00:02:48,400 --> 00:02:50,040 Yeah, well, make it quick. 44 00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:51,640 Miss Atron is very busy. 45 00:02:51,640 --> 00:02:54,200 We know the kid goes to the Junior High 46 00:02:54,200 --> 00:02:55,640 or high school, right? 47 00:02:55,640 --> 00:02:56,880 That's good, Dave. 48 00:02:56,880 --> 00:02:58,440 Major progress here. 49 00:02:58,440 --> 00:03:01,720 So instead of us doing the surveillance on each kid 50 00:03:01,720 --> 00:03:04,600 why don't we have the teachers do it for us? 51 00:03:04,600 --> 00:03:06,280 Who gets closer to the kids 52 00:03:06,280 --> 00:03:07,480 than the teachers? 53 00:03:07,480 --> 00:03:09,000 Using the school system 54 00:03:09,000 --> 00:03:11,280 could add legitimacy to our search. 55 00:03:11,280 --> 00:03:13,120 It could help us enormously. 56 00:03:13,120 --> 00:03:14,240 I like it. 57 00:03:14,240 --> 00:03:15,600 The future of GC-161 58 00:03:15,600 --> 00:03:17,680 depends on finding that student 59 00:03:17,680 --> 00:03:21,040 and the future of this company depends on GC-161. 60 00:03:21,040 --> 00:03:22,600 I want a full plan laid out 61 00:03:22,600 --> 00:03:24,560 and I want to know how to approach it 62 00:03:24,560 --> 00:03:26,320 without raising any questions. 63 00:03:26,320 --> 00:03:27,440 Good work, don. 64 00:03:27,440 --> 00:03:30,160 That's Dave. 65 00:03:30,160 --> 00:03:33,400 Remember... when Spain was under attack 66 00:03:33,400 --> 00:03:35,800 from Franco and the fascists 67 00:03:35,800 --> 00:03:37,080 volunteers 68 00:03:37,080 --> 00:03:38,440 from over 50 countries 69 00:03:38,440 --> 00:03:40,440 organized international brigades 70 00:03:40,440 --> 00:03:42,160 to help fight them. 71 00:03:42,160 --> 00:03:44,560 Think about that, class. 72 00:03:44,560 --> 00:03:46,800 Volunteers who weren't even Spanish 73 00:03:46,800 --> 00:03:48,480 men and women courageously 74 00:03:48,480 --> 00:03:51,600 risking their lives for a principle they believed in. 75 00:03:51,600 --> 00:03:55,680 Have any of you ever had to stand up for something 76 00:03:55,680 --> 00:03:58,560 that you believed so strongly in? 77 00:03:59,680 --> 00:04:00,800 Yes, Ray? 78 00:04:00,800 --> 00:04:02,720 I publicly protested in the cafeteria 79 00:04:02,720 --> 00:04:03,960 about the soggy fries. 80 00:04:03,960 --> 00:04:06,160 ( Class laughing ) 81 00:04:06,160 --> 00:04:07,640 That's a start, Raymond. 82 00:04:07,640 --> 00:04:10,200 In your own way, you're making this world 83 00:04:10,200 --> 00:04:11,920 a better place to live. Alex? 84 00:04:11,920 --> 00:04:14,200 Our lives aren't like that, Miss Clark. 85 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:15,960 We don't have a war going on 86 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:19,280 and there really isn't too much stuff to stand up for. 87 00:04:19,280 --> 00:04:22,000 Is Alex right, class? 88 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:24,160 Maybe, but for homework this week 89 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:26,600 read more about the Spanish Civil War 90 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:28,920 and compare it with your own lives. 91 00:04:28,920 --> 00:04:33,520 ( Class bell ringing ) And see if sometimes you don't exhibit unusual courage. 92 00:04:33,520 --> 00:04:36,400 I bet you do. 93 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:37,840 Oh, and, Alex? 94 00:04:38,920 --> 00:04:40,480 Don't forget, after school. 95 00:04:54,640 --> 00:04:56,360 Okay... so, uh... 96 00:04:56,360 --> 00:04:59,120 Each of the teachers will fill out this form 97 00:04:59,120 --> 00:05:01,880 telling us if they've seen anything unusual 98 00:05:01,880 --> 00:05:03,080 in their students. 99 00:05:03,080 --> 00:05:04,440 Would you shut up? 100 00:05:04,440 --> 00:05:07,680 One good idea stimulated by a brain machine 101 00:05:07,680 --> 00:05:09,000 and now you think 102 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:11,040 you're some kind of genius. 103 00:05:11,040 --> 00:05:13,520 Thanks, Vince. 104 00:05:15,280 --> 00:05:17,120 I hate you. 105 00:05:17,120 --> 00:05:21,000 Alex: I can't believe she's the only teacher I like 106 00:05:21,000 --> 00:05:22,600 and she's the only teacher 107 00:05:22,600 --> 00:05:24,000 I get in trouble with. 108 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:26,120 If you can make history interesting 109 00:05:26,120 --> 00:05:27,440 you know you're good. 110 00:05:27,440 --> 00:05:29,320 She's a great track coach, too. 111 00:05:29,320 --> 00:05:31,200 Think she'll call your parents? 112 00:05:31,200 --> 00:05:32,160 ( Sighs ) 113 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:34,160 I guess I'll find out. 114 00:05:42,960 --> 00:05:45,560 Miss Atron and P.V.C.P. Have decided to sponsor 115 00:05:45,560 --> 00:05:48,520 the Paradise Valley child-of-the-year program. 116 00:05:48,520 --> 00:05:49,480 Ah, sounds great. 117 00:05:49,480 --> 00:05:50,800 Yes, at P.V. Chemical 118 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:53,160 we're very connected to our community 119 00:05:53,160 --> 00:05:56,000 and feel that by finding exceptional children 120 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:58,640 and entering them in national competitions 121 00:05:58,640 --> 00:06:01,520 we can raise the awareness of our great town. 122 00:06:01,520 --> 00:06:02,640 And we assume 123 00:06:02,640 --> 00:06:04,880 that you always have your eyes open 124 00:06:04,880 --> 00:06:06,480 for any child exhibiting 125 00:06:06,480 --> 00:06:09,040 any extraordinary abilities or talents. 126 00:06:09,040 --> 00:06:10,000 I always do. 127 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,280 ( Chuckles ) Good. 128 00:06:11,280 --> 00:06:12,840 Well, all you have to do 129 00:06:12,840 --> 00:06:14,960 is fill out a form for each child 130 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:16,400 and leave the rest to us. 131 00:06:16,400 --> 00:06:17,640 Any problems with it? 132 00:06:17,640 --> 00:06:19,880 Why would I have any problems? 133 00:06:19,880 --> 00:06:21,480 It sounds wonderful. 134 00:06:27,200 --> 00:06:29,840 Miss Atron greatly appreciates your participation. 135 00:06:29,840 --> 00:06:31,360 Have a, uh, productive day 136 00:06:31,360 --> 00:06:33,360 Miss Clark. 137 00:06:56,040 --> 00:06:57,440 Hi, Miss Clark. 138 00:06:57,440 --> 00:06:58,800 Alex. 139 00:06:58,800 --> 00:07:00,600 I have something very serious 140 00:07:00,600 --> 00:07:02,600 I need to talk to you about. 141 00:07:02,600 --> 00:07:04,240 Miss Clark, let me explain. 142 00:07:04,240 --> 00:07:07,400 You're my favorite teacher and I'm not just saying that. 143 00:07:07,400 --> 00:07:09,880 But I promise I'll never be late again. 144 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:11,920 Well, I'm very happy to hear that. 145 00:07:11,920 --> 00:07:15,120 But I wanted to talk to you about something else: 146 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:16,080 The track team. 147 00:07:16,080 --> 00:07:17,800 The track team? 148 00:07:17,800 --> 00:07:19,200 Do you have any idea 149 00:07:19,200 --> 00:07:21,680 how fast you made it down that hallway? 150 00:07:21,680 --> 00:07:23,880 Well, you were cooking. 151 00:07:23,880 --> 00:07:25,000 Really? 152 00:07:25,000 --> 00:07:26,120 ( Chuckles ) 153 00:07:26,120 --> 00:07:27,560 ( Blowing ) 154 00:07:31,040 --> 00:07:33,120 ( Whispers ): Come on. 155 00:07:35,480 --> 00:07:36,520 All right! 156 00:07:36,520 --> 00:07:38,600 Good time, guys! 157 00:07:38,600 --> 00:07:40,240 Yes, yes! 158 00:07:40,240 --> 00:07:42,000 So, what do you think, Ray? 159 00:07:42,960 --> 00:07:44,360 I think I had a pebble 160 00:07:44,360 --> 00:07:45,560 in my shoe. 161 00:07:45,560 --> 00:07:47,440 Alex, I'd like you to anchor 162 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:49,080 our shuttle relay team. 163 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:50,520 We could sure use you. 164 00:07:50,520 --> 00:07:51,760 Well, I don't know. 165 00:07:51,760 --> 00:07:54,680 I really don't like to join things too much. 166 00:07:54,680 --> 00:07:57,760 Alex, we've had one of the state's best track teams. 167 00:07:57,760 --> 00:07:59,680 But somehow, the past three years 168 00:07:59,680 --> 00:08:01,560 we seem to have lost our edge. 169 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:03,120 Last year... 170 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:04,560 We didn't even win a meet. 171 00:08:04,560 --> 00:08:05,760 You could help 172 00:08:05,760 --> 00:08:07,680 put the school back on the map. 173 00:08:07,680 --> 00:08:08,640 Not to mention 174 00:08:08,640 --> 00:08:09,760 to be considered 175 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:12,280 one of the coolest kids in school. 176 00:08:13,720 --> 00:08:15,160 Okay, why not? 177 00:08:15,160 --> 00:08:16,760 All right, yes! 178 00:08:21,760 --> 00:08:23,520 People never really think about 179 00:08:23,520 --> 00:08:25,200 how they can affect history. 180 00:08:25,200 --> 00:08:26,280 Miss Clark told us 181 00:08:26,280 --> 00:08:27,800 all this fascinating stuff 182 00:08:27,800 --> 00:08:29,560 about the Spanish Civil War. 183 00:08:29,560 --> 00:08:31,320 Loyalists versus nationalists 184 00:08:31,320 --> 00:08:33,040 prelude to World War II. 185 00:08:33,040 --> 00:08:35,240 Tell us more about the track team. 186 00:08:35,240 --> 00:08:37,440 Well, I never realized how fast I was. 187 00:08:37,440 --> 00:08:39,600 Actually, I wouldn't have even noticed 188 00:08:39,600 --> 00:08:41,320 if it weren't for Miss Clark. 189 00:08:41,320 --> 00:08:44,480 You know, I haven't timed myself in the 100 in years. 190 00:08:44,480 --> 00:08:47,120 I was known to get down the line pretty fast. 191 00:08:47,120 --> 00:08:49,920 I'm a bit of a speed-burner myself. 192 00:08:49,920 --> 00:08:52,800 Well... perhaps we'll race sometime. 193 00:08:52,800 --> 00:08:54,080 I'll let the press know. 194 00:08:54,080 --> 00:08:55,800 ( Tapping glass ) 195 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:57,160 With that in mind 196 00:08:57,160 --> 00:08:59,840 I think it only fitting that I make a toast. 197 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:01,120 To Alex. 198 00:09:01,120 --> 00:09:02,400 Mrs. Mack: To Alex. 199 00:09:02,400 --> 00:09:03,720 To Alex. 200 00:09:10,520 --> 00:09:12,360 Alex... that could 201 00:09:12,360 --> 00:09:14,680 have just as easily been Mom or Dad. 202 00:09:14,680 --> 00:09:16,960 No, it couldn't, they always knock. 203 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:23,000 Can I talk to you for a sec? 204 00:09:23,960 --> 00:09:25,000 About what? 205 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:27,720 I hate to be miss know-it-all... 206 00:09:27,720 --> 00:09:29,960 No, you don't. 207 00:09:29,960 --> 00:09:30,920 Okay, I don't... 208 00:09:30,920 --> 00:09:32,040 ( Chuckles ) 209 00:09:32,040 --> 00:09:33,960 But your school is called 210 00:09:33,960 --> 00:09:35,800 Danielle Atron Junior High. 211 00:09:35,800 --> 00:09:37,800 I know. 212 00:09:39,240 --> 00:09:41,440 Look, I'm not going to tell you again 213 00:09:41,440 --> 00:09:43,360 what you can and can't do, Alex 214 00:09:43,360 --> 00:09:45,400 but you don't want to do anything 215 00:09:45,400 --> 00:09:48,080 that's going to draw attention to yourself. 216 00:09:48,080 --> 00:09:49,600 I guess all I'm saying is 217 00:09:49,600 --> 00:09:50,680 be careful. 218 00:09:50,680 --> 00:09:51,960 I will, Annie. 219 00:09:51,960 --> 00:09:53,360 Okay. 220 00:09:54,320 --> 00:09:56,240 I'm always careful. 221 00:09:58,440 --> 00:10:00,960 Almost always. 222 00:10:30,920 --> 00:10:32,120 Yes! 223 00:10:35,480 --> 00:10:36,360 What's the matter? 224 00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:37,640 Be cool, you're glowing. 225 00:10:37,640 --> 00:10:38,600 Oh, no. 226 00:10:38,600 --> 00:10:40,160 It'll go away in a second. 227 00:10:40,160 --> 00:10:41,440 It sometimes happens 228 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:43,480 when my heart beats really fast. 229 00:10:44,920 --> 00:10:45,800 Better? 230 00:10:45,800 --> 00:10:46,760 Yeah. 231 00:10:46,760 --> 00:10:47,800 Okay, come on. 232 00:10:49,760 --> 00:10:50,640 All right 233 00:10:50,640 --> 00:10:51,840 nice work, you two. 234 00:10:51,840 --> 00:10:53,640 Now, when you pass the baton 235 00:10:53,640 --> 00:10:55,480 you have to trust each other. 236 00:10:55,480 --> 00:10:56,520 How did it feel? 237 00:10:56,520 --> 00:10:57,480 It felt great. 238 00:10:57,480 --> 00:10:58,440 Yeah, fine. 239 00:10:58,440 --> 00:10:59,640 Okay. Our first test 240 00:10:59,640 --> 00:11:01,960 is against Peaceful View on Saturday. 241 00:11:01,960 --> 00:11:03,320 Yeah, district champs. 242 00:11:03,320 --> 00:11:06,080 We can still give them a fight, right? 243 00:11:06,080 --> 00:11:07,040 Right. 244 00:11:07,040 --> 00:11:08,000 All right, then. 245 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,200 ( Exhales deeply ) 246 00:11:11,320 --> 00:11:13,520 Do you think we really have a chance 247 00:11:13,520 --> 00:11:14,680 against peaceful? 248 00:11:14,680 --> 00:11:16,080 Not in all the events 249 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:19,160 but I do like our chances in the shuttle relay. 250 00:11:19,160 --> 00:11:20,120 Thanks. 251 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:21,160 All right. 252 00:11:22,120 --> 00:11:23,200 Ray, this so cool. 253 00:11:23,200 --> 00:11:24,720 And to be running anchor? 254 00:11:24,720 --> 00:11:25,960 I can't believe it. 255 00:11:25,960 --> 00:11:27,640 I thought you'd run anchor. 256 00:11:27,640 --> 00:11:28,720 Yeah, so did I. 257 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:30,480 But hey, if it can't be me 258 00:11:30,480 --> 00:11:32,040 I'm glad it's you, Alex. 259 00:11:32,040 --> 00:11:34,640 Alex: What's that doing here? 260 00:11:34,640 --> 00:11:36,360 No idea, but let's go. 261 00:11:36,360 --> 00:11:37,400 Yeah. 262 00:11:39,880 --> 00:11:42,440 Alex: What's Vince doing with Miss Clark? 263 00:11:48,360 --> 00:11:50,440 Ray: Hey, what's going on? 264 00:11:56,320 --> 00:11:57,760 Let's go. 265 00:12:01,120 --> 00:12:03,400 Alex: Maybe Miss Clark and Vince 266 00:12:03,400 --> 00:12:04,560 are old friends. 267 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:06,320 Or maybe they're dating. 268 00:12:06,320 --> 00:12:07,760 I don't know, Alex. 269 00:12:07,760 --> 00:12:10,160 It's hard picturing Vince dating anyone. 270 00:12:10,160 --> 00:12:11,120 Yeah. 271 00:12:11,120 --> 00:12:12,800 But why would Miss Clark 272 00:12:12,800 --> 00:12:14,640 be handing him envelopes? 273 00:12:14,640 --> 00:12:16,000 Handing who envelopes? 274 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,760 Nothing. 275 00:12:17,760 --> 00:12:20,600 Oh, come on, you're covering up. 276 00:12:20,600 --> 00:12:21,360 What? 277 00:12:21,360 --> 00:12:22,680 No big deal, Annie. 278 00:12:22,680 --> 00:12:25,600 We saw Miss Clark handing Vince this big envelope. 279 00:12:25,600 --> 00:12:26,360 But so what? 280 00:12:26,360 --> 00:12:27,520 What?! Ray! 281 00:12:27,520 --> 00:12:30,520 Good old Ms. Clark 282 00:12:30,520 --> 00:12:32,440 the world's greatest teacher. 283 00:12:32,440 --> 00:12:35,040 Alex, forget about Ms. Clark, and forget 284 00:12:35,040 --> 00:12:36,360 about the track team. 285 00:12:36,360 --> 00:12:37,640 Annie, I respect you 286 00:12:37,640 --> 00:12:40,480 but this is Miss Clark you're talking about. 287 00:12:40,480 --> 00:12:42,800 You can't ditch her or the team. 288 00:12:42,800 --> 00:12:44,240 We need you. 289 00:12:44,240 --> 00:12:46,640 I'm not going to ditch the team. 290 00:12:46,640 --> 00:12:47,920 Not yet, anyway. 291 00:12:47,920 --> 00:12:48,960 ( Sighs ) 292 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:57,200 Mitch Gumpstein was seen making very unusual noises 293 00:12:57,200 --> 00:12:59,200 in sixth period biology. 294 00:12:59,200 --> 00:13:00,760 A gurgling sound. 295 00:13:00,760 --> 00:13:04,520 When asked, Mitch, a seventh-grader, only replied 296 00:13:04,520 --> 00:13:05,800 "Super Burrito." 297 00:13:05,800 --> 00:13:09,520 That was from Mr. Krantz, the science teacher. 298 00:13:09,520 --> 00:13:11,320 ( Burps loudly ) 299 00:13:11,320 --> 00:13:12,280 Excuse me. 300 00:13:12,280 --> 00:13:13,440 I don't know. 301 00:13:13,440 --> 00:13:15,040 It sounds inconclusive to me. 302 00:13:15,040 --> 00:13:16,600 You've read me 30 reports 303 00:13:16,600 --> 00:13:18,880 and other than a few gurgling stomachs 304 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:21,520 and the kid with the double-jointed shoulder 305 00:13:21,520 --> 00:13:22,640 I have nothing. 306 00:13:22,640 --> 00:13:24,880 Is this what you're about-- nothing? 307 00:13:24,880 --> 00:13:27,160 Give me some observable phenomenon. 308 00:13:27,160 --> 00:13:28,400 Hang on, Miss Atron. 309 00:13:28,400 --> 00:13:29,960 The best is yet to come. 310 00:13:29,960 --> 00:13:32,000 Read it, Vinnie... I mean, Vince. 311 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,160 ( Rats squeaking ) 312 00:13:33,160 --> 00:13:35,960 Okay, this is from the history teacher 313 00:13:35,960 --> 00:13:38,600 who also serves as the track coach. 314 00:13:38,600 --> 00:13:41,920 "No observable differences to report as yet. 315 00:13:41,920 --> 00:13:46,240 "However, the big track meet should serve as an ideal test 316 00:13:46,240 --> 00:13:49,120 "for unusual, physical characteristics. 317 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:50,120 Miss Clark." 318 00:13:51,320 --> 00:13:53,960 See, the track meet. 319 00:13:53,960 --> 00:13:55,360 Beautiful. 320 00:13:56,840 --> 00:13:58,480 Um... I'm not convinced. 321 00:13:58,480 --> 00:14:01,800 I mean, this isn't what I'd envisioned at all. 322 00:14:01,800 --> 00:14:05,440 Involving civilians like this is highly dangerous. 323 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:06,800 I need results. 324 00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:09,680 What was I thinking when I allowed myself 325 00:14:09,680 --> 00:14:11,400 to be talked into this? 326 00:14:11,400 --> 00:14:13,600 I never liked the idea. 327 00:14:13,600 --> 00:14:14,920 ( Rats squeaking ) 328 00:15:02,360 --> 00:15:03,960 ( Door slams ) 329 00:15:14,520 --> 00:15:18,080 The forms say "P.V. Chemical student observation report." 330 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:21,040 Miss Clark is keeping tabs on us for the Plant. 331 00:15:21,040 --> 00:15:23,720 I guess this means no more track for you. 332 00:15:23,720 --> 00:15:25,040 No more relay team. 333 00:15:25,040 --> 00:15:26,480 I don't know what to do. 334 00:15:26,480 --> 00:15:28,360 I love being on the track team. 335 00:15:28,360 --> 00:15:30,360 I've never been on a team before. 336 00:15:30,360 --> 00:15:32,720 But what if Miss Clark sees me glowing? 337 00:15:32,720 --> 00:15:34,160 Tomorrow's the meet. 338 00:15:34,160 --> 00:15:37,160 I don't know if we can find somebody else. 339 00:15:37,160 --> 00:15:38,200 It isn't fair, Ray. 340 00:15:38,200 --> 00:15:39,840 I deserve to be on that team. 341 00:15:39,840 --> 00:15:41,800 It's all because of them. 342 00:15:45,800 --> 00:15:46,720 Alex: Mom? 343 00:15:46,720 --> 00:15:47,920 Surprise, honey. 344 00:15:47,920 --> 00:15:50,480 A special carbo-load dinner for that meet. 345 00:15:50,480 --> 00:15:52,800 Now, remember, your body is a temple. 346 00:15:52,800 --> 00:15:54,160 The meet's been canceled. 347 00:15:54,160 --> 00:15:55,680 What did you say? 348 00:15:55,680 --> 00:15:56,760 Canceled. 349 00:15:56,760 --> 00:15:57,720 Why? 350 00:15:57,720 --> 00:15:59,680 Well, the track... 351 00:15:59,680 --> 00:16:01,760 It's too muddy. 352 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:03,640 It's a muddy track. 353 00:16:08,400 --> 00:16:09,600 That's a good boy. 354 00:16:09,600 --> 00:16:10,360 ( Kissing ) 355 00:16:10,360 --> 00:16:11,640 What're you doing? 356 00:16:11,640 --> 00:16:12,600 ( Door closes ) 357 00:16:12,600 --> 00:16:14,560 Show me your stuff. 358 00:16:14,560 --> 00:16:16,040 Show me your stuff. 359 00:16:16,040 --> 00:16:17,840 ( Rat squeaking ) 360 00:16:17,840 --> 00:16:19,480 What do you want? 361 00:16:19,480 --> 00:16:20,920 Nothing. 362 00:16:20,920 --> 00:16:22,200 Nothing? 363 00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:26,680 Then what are you doing here? 364 00:16:28,040 --> 00:16:28,920 My plan. 365 00:16:28,920 --> 00:16:30,960 What if it doesn't work out? 366 00:16:30,960 --> 00:16:32,880 You should have thought of that 367 00:16:32,880 --> 00:16:35,400 before you opened your big mouth, David. 368 00:16:35,400 --> 00:16:36,400 I know. 369 00:16:36,400 --> 00:16:37,720 ( Rat squeaking ) 370 00:16:37,720 --> 00:16:38,880 ( Sighs ) 371 00:16:38,880 --> 00:16:42,720 Oh, come on, Dave, be a man. 372 00:16:42,720 --> 00:16:44,360 She's going to fire me. 373 00:16:44,360 --> 00:16:48,400 She could have fired you a long time ago 374 00:16:48,400 --> 00:16:49,880 but she didn't. 375 00:16:49,880 --> 00:16:51,560 ( Rat squeaking ) 376 00:16:51,560 --> 00:16:52,560 I'm scared. 377 00:16:52,560 --> 00:16:54,440 Look... it's not your fault. 378 00:16:54,440 --> 00:16:58,120 If I hadn't sent those shock waves through your brain 379 00:16:58,120 --> 00:17:00,800 you never would have thought about it. 380 00:17:03,120 --> 00:17:04,960 Do you still hate me? 381 00:17:04,960 --> 00:17:05,920 Yes. 382 00:17:05,920 --> 00:17:07,560 But things could change 383 00:17:07,560 --> 00:17:10,760 if we get results at the track meet tomorrow. 384 00:17:18,840 --> 00:17:19,920 Ray, this is Ryan. 385 00:17:19,920 --> 00:17:21,280 He's a pole vaulter. 386 00:17:21,280 --> 00:17:23,200 He'll run third and you'll anchor 387 00:17:23,200 --> 00:17:25,120 if Alex really doesn't show up. 388 00:17:25,120 --> 00:17:26,640 She's not going to show up 389 00:17:26,640 --> 00:17:29,080 so do what you're going to do. 390 00:17:29,080 --> 00:17:30,880 Don't worry about running fast. 391 00:17:30,880 --> 00:17:32,720 The hand-off is most important. 392 00:17:32,720 --> 00:17:35,720 Just don't drop the thing and we have a chance. 393 00:17:38,720 --> 00:17:40,080 Vince: Excuse me. 394 00:17:40,080 --> 00:17:41,600 ( Whistles ) 395 00:17:41,600 --> 00:17:43,360 I'll be right back, Ray. 396 00:17:43,360 --> 00:17:44,440 Go loosen up. 397 00:17:53,880 --> 00:17:57,480 When was the Spanish Civil War and how did it end? 398 00:17:57,480 --> 00:18:00,960 1936 to 1939, when Madrid fell to Franco's army. 399 00:18:00,960 --> 00:18:03,480 You know the subject matter pretty well. 400 00:18:03,480 --> 00:18:04,440 I'm impressed. 401 00:18:04,440 --> 00:18:06,000 It's Miss Clark's class. 402 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:08,280 She makes history seem so important. 403 00:18:08,280 --> 00:18:09,760 It doesn't make sense. 404 00:18:09,760 --> 00:18:12,080 Alex, you can't run in that race 405 00:18:12,080 --> 00:18:13,680 so just forget about it. 406 00:18:13,680 --> 00:18:15,600 My team is counting on me. 407 00:18:15,600 --> 00:18:18,600 Is the team more important than your safety? 408 00:18:18,600 --> 00:18:22,480 I can't live my whole life being afraid of the Plant, Annie. 409 00:18:26,120 --> 00:18:30,760 One, two, three, four, five... 410 00:18:30,760 --> 00:18:31,720 All: Break! 411 00:18:31,720 --> 00:18:33,360 There you go! 412 00:18:33,360 --> 00:18:34,400 Yes! 413 00:18:36,880 --> 00:18:41,320 Man: The last event of the day, the shuttle relay. 414 00:18:43,040 --> 00:18:45,280 And may the best team win? 415 00:18:49,320 --> 00:18:51,520 I got a cousin in Peaceful View. 416 00:18:51,520 --> 00:18:53,440 He can't stand that place. 417 00:18:53,440 --> 00:18:54,400 Alex: Ray! 418 00:18:54,400 --> 00:18:56,560 What are you doing? 419 00:18:56,560 --> 00:18:57,600 Vince and Dave are here. 420 00:18:57,600 --> 00:18:58,680 I don't care. 421 00:18:58,680 --> 00:19:00,200 I want to run anyway. 422 00:19:00,200 --> 00:19:02,160 Man: Runners to your marks. 423 00:19:02,160 --> 00:19:03,840 Great, I'll take over for Ryan 424 00:19:03,840 --> 00:19:05,120 and you are our anchor 425 00:19:05,120 --> 00:19:07,000 against Mr. happiness over here. 426 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:11,840 You just lost the only chance you ever had. 427 00:19:18,880 --> 00:19:19,880 ( Gun fires ) 428 00:19:19,880 --> 00:19:21,480 ( Crowd cheering ) 429 00:19:21,480 --> 00:19:22,960 ( Cheering continues ) 430 00:20:00,080 --> 00:20:02,000 ( Crowd cheering, applauding ) 431 00:20:12,760 --> 00:20:13,760 Vince: Excuse me. 432 00:20:20,280 --> 00:20:21,000 Way to go, Al. 433 00:20:21,000 --> 00:20:22,080 My career in track 434 00:20:22,080 --> 00:20:23,320 is officially over. 435 00:20:23,320 --> 00:20:25,200 I'm going to tell Miss Clark 436 00:20:25,200 --> 00:20:26,920 and I'm going to enjoy it. 437 00:20:26,920 --> 00:20:27,720 Nice running. 438 00:20:27,720 --> 00:20:28,880 You creamed them. 439 00:20:30,240 --> 00:20:31,160 Thanks. 440 00:20:31,160 --> 00:20:32,200 Yeah. 441 00:20:43,600 --> 00:20:46,440 Vince: You agreed to participate, Miss Clark. 442 00:20:46,440 --> 00:20:48,480 I'm sorry, I'm withdrawing. 443 00:20:48,480 --> 00:20:49,760 Look, I don't know 444 00:20:49,760 --> 00:20:51,440 what you really want 445 00:20:51,440 --> 00:20:53,080 but I did my own research. 446 00:20:53,080 --> 00:20:54,480 You work for the Plant 447 00:20:54,480 --> 00:20:55,760 as head of security. 448 00:20:55,760 --> 00:20:57,360 What does head of security 449 00:20:57,360 --> 00:20:59,640 have to do with this? 450 00:20:59,640 --> 00:21:01,800 I do a lot of projects for Miss Atron. 451 00:21:01,800 --> 00:21:03,400 Miss Clark: Well, that may be so 452 00:21:03,400 --> 00:21:04,600 but I no longer buy 453 00:21:04,600 --> 00:21:07,080 your "child athlete of the year" stuff. 454 00:21:07,080 --> 00:21:09,280 If you would like me to speak 455 00:21:09,280 --> 00:21:11,040 to Miss Atron personally 456 00:21:11,040 --> 00:21:12,120 I'd be happy to. 457 00:21:12,120 --> 00:21:13,640 Oh, please don't mention 458 00:21:13,640 --> 00:21:14,800 my name if you do. 459 00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:15,880 As I said... 460 00:21:15,880 --> 00:21:18,040 I won't be filling out your forms. 461 00:21:18,040 --> 00:21:19,360 Please leave. 462 00:21:19,360 --> 00:21:22,120 Not until those forms are filled out. 463 00:21:22,120 --> 00:21:24,200 Then you'll be here a long time. 464 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:26,080 You want to cha-cha with me? 465 00:21:26,080 --> 00:21:27,520 We can get into it 466 00:21:27,520 --> 00:21:28,480 right here. 467 00:21:28,480 --> 00:21:30,240 You lay one finger on me, sir 468 00:21:30,240 --> 00:21:33,360 I'll call the police so fast, your head will spin. 469 00:21:33,360 --> 00:21:35,360 No, you listen to me, Miss... 470 00:21:35,360 --> 00:21:36,280 ( Knocking ) 471 00:21:36,280 --> 00:21:37,160 Excuse me. 472 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:38,120 Excuse me. 473 00:21:38,120 --> 00:21:39,640 Can I talk to you 474 00:21:39,640 --> 00:21:42,040 for a second... Miss Clark? 475 00:21:42,040 --> 00:21:43,720 Sure, Alex. 476 00:21:43,720 --> 00:21:47,600 I'll be speaking again with you real soon, Miss Clark. 477 00:21:59,240 --> 00:22:00,200 Nice race, Alex. 478 00:22:00,200 --> 00:22:01,160 I heard a rumor 479 00:22:01,160 --> 00:22:02,840 that you might not make it. 480 00:22:02,840 --> 00:22:03,920 I'm glad I did. 481 00:22:03,920 --> 00:22:06,000 I actually stood up for my beliefs. 482 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:06,960 In what way? 483 00:22:06,960 --> 00:22:08,000 It's a long story 484 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,320 almost as interesting 485 00:22:09,320 --> 00:22:11,320 as the Spanish Civil War, though. 486 00:22:11,320 --> 00:22:14,480 Really? I'd love to hear it. 487 00:22:14,480 --> 00:22:15,480 Maybe someday. 488 00:22:18,800 --> 00:22:21,120 Things are looking bad for me, Vince. 489 00:22:23,280 --> 00:22:24,760 Yes, they are, Dave. 490 00:22:38,240 --> 00:22:40,320 Captioned by Grant Brown