1 00:00:01,560 --> 00:00:02,920 ( Horn honking ) 2 00:00:02,920 --> 00:00:04,520 I'm Alex Mack. 3 00:00:04,520 --> 00:00:06,240 I was just an average kid 4 00:00:06,240 --> 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 --> 00:00:37,480 My best friend Ray thinks it's cool. 9 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:42,400 My sister Annie thinks I'm a science project. 10 00:00:43,400 --> 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 wantsdme 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 --> 00:00:57,840 I guess I'm not so average anymore. 16 00:01:00,960 --> 00:01:02,960 Now, the reason I've decided 17 00:01:02,960 --> 00:01:05,600 to combine my eighth and ninth grade classes 18 00:01:05,600 --> 00:01:08,360 is because we're starting a very special unit 19 00:01:08,360 --> 00:01:11,640 a unit designed to spur your interest in science. 20 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:14,080 Now, offhand, how many of you intend 21 00:01:14,080 --> 00:01:17,000 to go on studying science after high school 22 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:19,080 and into college-- hands? 23 00:01:19,080 --> 00:01:21,080 Hands? Hands? Hands? Hands? 24 00:01:21,080 --> 00:01:22,720 Oh, good, good, okay. 25 00:01:22,720 --> 00:01:24,160 Okay, a few of you. 26 00:01:24,160 --> 00:01:27,400 Great, great, because we got some wonderful things 27 00:01:27,400 --> 00:01:28,960 planned for this week. 28 00:01:28,960 --> 00:01:30,760 We've got slide shows. 29 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:32,160 We've got film strips. 30 00:01:32,160 --> 00:01:33,880 We've got lecturers coming. 31 00:01:33,880 --> 00:01:36,200 We've got a lot of... 32 00:01:36,200 --> 00:01:39,000 ...things that you'll be interested in. 33 00:01:42,360 --> 00:01:43,600 Hey, huh? 34 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:47,760 Hope this is science-related. 35 00:01:47,760 --> 00:01:49,200 ( Laughs ) 36 00:01:49,200 --> 00:01:52,040 "Hey, guys and gals, Paradise Valley Chemical 37 00:01:52,040 --> 00:01:54,000 "sponsors teen night 38 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,960 "next Friday, 7:00 P.M. 39 00:01:55,960 --> 00:01:58,560 Starring Jimmy T. and the Wanderers." 40 00:01:58,560 --> 00:01:59,560 That's great. 41 00:01:59,560 --> 00:02:01,920 It's not science though, Ray. 42 00:02:01,920 --> 00:02:03,440 Uh... 43 00:02:03,440 --> 00:02:05,760 Tonight, why don't you write me 44 00:02:05,760 --> 00:02:08,600 a two-page paper on "why I love science." 45 00:02:08,600 --> 00:02:09,480 Okay? 46 00:02:09,480 --> 00:02:11,160 Can I double-space it? 47 00:02:11,160 --> 00:02:12,400 No, you can't. 48 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:14,120 Thank you very much. 49 00:02:14,120 --> 00:02:15,960 And all of you owe me 50 00:02:15,960 --> 00:02:18,920 a five-page assignment in two weeks 51 00:02:18,920 --> 00:02:22,520 on which area of science interests you the most and why. 52 00:02:22,520 --> 00:02:25,680 That way, we can decide on which way 53 00:02:25,680 --> 00:02:27,760 this unit will go, all right? 54 00:02:27,760 --> 00:02:29,200 ( Bell ringing ) 55 00:02:29,200 --> 00:02:32,000 Great, oh, you're all released. 56 00:02:39,720 --> 00:02:41,440 ( Tires squealing ) 57 00:02:47,600 --> 00:02:49,080 Hey, kid, get back here! 58 00:02:49,080 --> 00:02:51,640 Hey, kid, get back here! 59 00:02:51,640 --> 00:02:53,200 Hey, kid, get back here! 60 00:02:53,200 --> 00:02:54,360 Hey, kid, get back here! 61 00:02:54,360 --> 00:02:57,680 Hey, kid, get back here! 62 00:02:57,680 --> 00:03:00,080 Hey, kid, get back here! 63 00:03:00,080 --> 00:03:01,200 It's a miracle. 64 00:03:01,200 --> 00:03:02,920 Get up and get to work. 65 00:03:02,920 --> 00:03:04,720 I was having my dream again. 66 00:03:04,720 --> 00:03:07,880 Good, did you manage to miss the hydrant this time? 67 00:03:07,880 --> 00:03:09,200 No, this is different. 68 00:03:09,200 --> 00:03:10,440 Vince, whoever it is 69 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:13,400 dropped a piece of paper out of their backpack. 70 00:03:13,400 --> 00:03:14,680 It could be a clue. 71 00:03:14,680 --> 00:03:17,800 Right, I'll decide what is and isn't a clue, David. 72 00:03:17,800 --> 00:03:20,240 I can't exactly rely on you now, can I? 73 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:22,800 Why can't you treat me with more respect? 74 00:03:22,800 --> 00:03:23,760 I'm trying. 75 00:03:23,760 --> 00:03:24,720 You're trying. 76 00:03:24,720 --> 00:03:26,360 Well, you wouldn't know it. 77 00:03:26,360 --> 00:03:28,360 I'll treat you with some respect 78 00:03:28,360 --> 00:03:30,400 when you do something to earn it. 79 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:33,520 I'm a human being, Vince. 80 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:35,680 So what? 81 00:03:38,800 --> 00:03:40,400 Oh... 82 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:42,320 Some of the guys they hire 83 00:03:42,320 --> 00:03:46,280 bring down our team's whole level of professionalism. 84 00:03:47,880 --> 00:03:49,600 ( Whirring ) 85 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:52,160 That's better. 86 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:53,440 Going to the concert? 87 00:03:53,440 --> 00:03:55,520 Jimmy T. and the Wanderers are cool. 88 00:03:55,520 --> 00:03:57,920 I heard them in Ty Robinson's garage. 89 00:03:57,920 --> 00:04:00,080 Why would the Plant give a concert? 90 00:04:00,080 --> 00:04:02,480 O I don't know, my Dad said it was a way 91 00:04:02,480 --> 00:04:04,160 of giving to the community. 92 00:04:04,160 --> 00:04:07,240 Anyway, who knows with them? 93 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:08,840 Mr. Mack: Alex! 94 00:04:08,840 --> 00:04:09,800 Just a minute. 95 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:11,160 Could you come here? 96 00:04:11,160 --> 00:04:13,040 Ray, there's no way I'm going. 97 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:14,200 You realize that. 98 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:16,360 I just can't take the chance. 99 00:04:16,360 --> 00:04:18,800 What if Scott wanted you to go? 100 00:04:18,800 --> 00:04:20,480 That's not going to happen. 101 00:04:20,480 --> 00:04:21,680 Well, see you, Ray. 102 00:04:21,680 --> 00:04:24,000 You got to start your science essays. 103 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,920 Aw, man. 104 00:04:27,760 --> 00:04:29,880 ( Singing tunelessly ) 105 00:04:31,600 --> 00:04:32,440 What's up, Dad? 106 00:04:32,440 --> 00:04:33,800 Oh, guess who called? 107 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:35,920 Your science teacher, Mr. Hendricks. 108 00:04:35,920 --> 00:04:37,080 You're kidding me. 109 00:04:37,080 --> 00:04:38,480 Why would he call you? 110 00:04:38,480 --> 00:04:39,960 I haven't messed up yet. 111 00:04:39,960 --> 00:04:40,960 We just started. 112 00:04:40,960 --> 00:04:42,840 No, no, no, he's just concerned 113 00:04:42,840 --> 00:04:45,280 about kids losing interest in his class 114 00:04:45,280 --> 00:04:47,440 and he wants me to share my passion 115 00:04:47,440 --> 00:04:50,200 about that mysterious world we call science. 116 00:04:50,200 --> 00:04:51,160 Really? Oh, no. 117 00:04:51,160 --> 00:04:52,520 When are you coming in? 118 00:04:52,520 --> 00:04:53,640 Tomorrow morning. 119 00:04:53,640 --> 00:04:55,680 What? We have so much work to do. 120 00:04:55,680 --> 00:04:56,880 Where are we going? 121 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:58,120 Where do you think? 122 00:04:58,120 --> 00:05:00,800 To see if I can find you something to wear. 123 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:02,040 Alex! 124 00:05:04,280 --> 00:05:05,560 Mr. Mack: Hey, kids! 125 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:07,640 Dad, please, no jokes. 126 00:05:15,160 --> 00:05:17,200 Hey, Mr. Mack. 127 00:05:17,200 --> 00:05:20,120 Hello, ladies, oh, too bad you're going to miss 128 00:05:20,120 --> 00:05:22,960 a high-speed chase through the world of nature 129 00:05:22,960 --> 00:05:25,480 with me, Jorge Mack as we investigate... 130 00:05:25,480 --> 00:05:27,200 Dad, would you please stop? 131 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:31,560 ( Sighs ) 132 00:05:31,560 --> 00:05:33,120 Jorge? 133 00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:35,600 So, whether it be igneous 134 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:37,400 or whether it be sedimentary 135 00:05:37,400 --> 00:05:40,320 the rocks of the Paradise Valley Region 136 00:05:40,320 --> 00:05:44,560 provide a fascinating look into the world of geology. 137 00:05:44,560 --> 00:05:45,760 Any questions? 138 00:05:45,760 --> 00:05:47,080 Uh, yes, Steve. 139 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:48,680 ( Kids laughing ) 140 00:05:48,680 --> 00:05:49,720 It's Scott. 141 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:51,720 You said we could tell the future 142 00:05:51,720 --> 00:05:53,840 by looking at rocks we found, how? 143 00:05:53,840 --> 00:05:55,920 That's a good question. 144 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:57,760 ( Bell ringing ) 145 00:05:57,760 --> 00:06:01,560 Let's have a big hand for Mr. Mack for coming in, huh? 146 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:04,320 Thanks, kids, it was a little bit of heaven. 147 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:05,680 I'd like to mention 148 00:06:05,680 --> 00:06:08,320 that if any of you want to join me on one 149 00:06:08,320 --> 00:06:10,120 of my weekend nature walks 150 00:06:10,120 --> 00:06:11,880 I'd be happy to... hands? 151 00:06:11,880 --> 00:06:13,520 Anyone? 152 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:15,840 No takers? 153 00:06:15,840 --> 00:06:17,360 Look at this locker. 154 00:06:17,360 --> 00:06:19,640 What, you have a maid come in 155 00:06:19,640 --> 00:06:21,120 and straighten up? 156 00:06:21,120 --> 00:06:22,160 No, Ray. 157 00:06:22,160 --> 00:06:25,040 It's called being organized. 158 00:06:25,040 --> 00:06:27,120 Hey, Nicole, Robyn, Ray. 159 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:28,200 What's up, Scott? 160 00:06:28,200 --> 00:06:29,200 Where's Alex? 161 00:06:29,200 --> 00:06:31,520 She just left with her dad. 162 00:06:31,520 --> 00:06:32,480 Why? 163 00:06:32,480 --> 00:06:34,360 Yeah, why? 164 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:38,120 Nothing, I just wanted to ask her something. 165 00:06:38,120 --> 00:06:39,120 Really? 166 00:06:39,120 --> 00:06:40,160 Well... 167 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:42,200 We could ask her for you. 168 00:06:42,200 --> 00:06:43,680 Oh, no, that's okay. 169 00:06:43,680 --> 00:06:44,720 It could wait. 170 00:06:44,720 --> 00:06:45,960 ( Bell ringing ) 171 00:06:45,960 --> 00:06:47,600 Oh, see you guys later. 172 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:48,640 Bye. 173 00:06:48,640 --> 00:06:50,280 ( Laughs ) 174 00:06:53,520 --> 00:06:55,680 So, that wasn't so bad, was it? 175 00:06:55,680 --> 00:06:57,120 It was okay. 176 00:06:57,120 --> 00:07:00,880 You know, in high school, my nickname was satin steel. 177 00:07:00,880 --> 00:07:03,240 Hey, maybe I could talk to Hendricks 178 00:07:03,240 --> 00:07:05,560 about making regular appearances. 179 00:07:05,560 --> 00:07:06,520 Hey, Alex! 180 00:07:06,520 --> 00:07:07,480 Alex. 181 00:07:07,480 --> 00:07:08,440 What's up? 182 00:07:08,440 --> 00:07:10,440 We think Scott's going to ask you 183 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:11,840 to the Jimmy T. concert. 184 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:13,480 We're not sure, but he said 185 00:07:13,480 --> 00:07:15,160 he had to ask you something. 186 00:07:15,160 --> 00:07:16,600 You assumed that was it? 187 00:07:16,600 --> 00:07:17,960 What else could it be? 188 00:07:17,960 --> 00:07:19,880 We even heard that next week 189 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:21,960 Kelly's going out of town. 190 00:07:21,960 --> 00:07:24,040 Well, we're about to find out. 191 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:27,960 Okay, tell us what happened later. 192 00:07:27,960 --> 00:07:30,240 Every detail. 193 00:07:30,240 --> 00:07:31,560 Hi. Hey, Alex-- 194 00:07:31,560 --> 00:07:32,920 Mr. Mack. 195 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:33,880 Sam! 196 00:07:33,880 --> 00:07:34,840 Uh, Scott. 197 00:07:34,840 --> 00:07:36,560 I was wondering if I could 198 00:07:36,560 --> 00:07:38,080 join your nature walks. 199 00:07:38,080 --> 00:07:39,960 I'd love to have you. 200 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:41,080 How's Saturday? 201 00:07:41,080 --> 00:07:42,800 I'll meet you here, 8:00 A.M.? 202 00:07:42,800 --> 00:07:44,120 I'll bring the gear. 203 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:45,320 I'll be here. 204 00:07:45,320 --> 00:07:47,720 Um, Scott? My friends said 205 00:07:47,720 --> 00:07:49,960 you were looking for me. 206 00:07:49,960 --> 00:07:52,360 Yeah, but it was nothing. 207 00:07:52,360 --> 00:07:53,360 Forget it. 208 00:07:53,360 --> 00:07:55,280 I'll see you later. 209 00:07:57,280 --> 00:07:58,880 The kid went that way 210 00:07:58,880 --> 00:08:02,880 and the piece of paper flew out this way. 211 00:08:02,880 --> 00:08:04,960 It's been over a year. 212 00:08:04,960 --> 00:08:07,400 So, I doubt we'll find anything. 213 00:08:07,400 --> 00:08:11,400 But tomorrow, the PVC-120 vac detector comes in 214 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:12,840 and we'll use it here. 215 00:08:12,840 --> 00:08:14,720 If it does pick something up 216 00:08:14,720 --> 00:08:17,840 we could have our first dyed-in-the-wool clue. 217 00:08:17,840 --> 00:08:19,200 That's what I said 218 00:08:19,200 --> 00:08:20,600 that's what I said 219 00:08:20,600 --> 00:08:22,360 and then you insulted me. 220 00:08:22,360 --> 00:08:25,800 Oh, stop being so sensitive, David 221 00:08:25,800 --> 00:08:30,240 and just know that I am very, very proud of you. 222 00:08:30,240 --> 00:08:35,240 And, uh, could you, uh, grab that safety cone for me? 223 00:08:37,400 --> 00:08:39,960 Later, Dave! 224 00:08:39,960 --> 00:08:41,840 ( Tires squealing ) 225 00:08:41,840 --> 00:08:42,920 Vince! Vince! 226 00:08:44,840 --> 00:08:47,360 Nicole: He obviously was going to ask you. 227 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:48,600 I agree with Nicole. 228 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:50,280 I was standing right there. 229 00:08:50,280 --> 00:08:51,280 I could tell. 230 00:08:51,280 --> 00:08:53,880 You've been talking for an hour. 231 00:08:53,880 --> 00:08:56,120 He didn't ask her, so forget it. 232 00:08:56,120 --> 00:08:59,320 He's never going to ask me after a day with my dad. 233 00:08:59,320 --> 00:09:01,240 Do you think I should ask him? 234 00:09:01,240 --> 00:09:05,240 What if he says no-- the embarrassment could be lethal. 235 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:08,160 I just hate the idea of Scott spending all day 236 00:09:08,160 --> 00:09:10,000 tromping around with my dad. 237 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:13,200 It doesn't seem like a big deal but it bothers me. 238 00:09:13,200 --> 00:09:15,280 I wouldn't trust your dad either. 239 00:09:15,280 --> 00:09:16,560 I know he means well 240 00:09:16,560 --> 00:09:19,240 but he could end up doing a lot of damage. 241 00:09:19,240 --> 00:09:22,520 Yeah, somebody should keep an eye on them for you. 242 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:24,920 But if you guys sign up for the walk 243 00:09:24,920 --> 00:09:26,920 it'll seem way too convenient. 244 00:09:26,920 --> 00:09:28,640 I can't be there Saturday. 245 00:09:28,640 --> 00:09:31,920 I know another way this problem could be addressed. 246 00:09:31,920 --> 00:09:34,560 Robyn and Ray would have to get involved. 247 00:09:34,560 --> 00:09:35,840 Robyn: I'm available. 248 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:38,680 I don't know what you guys are talking about 249 00:09:38,680 --> 00:09:40,720 but I'm absolutely, positively 250 00:09:40,720 --> 00:09:42,560 not going to be involved. 251 00:09:49,160 --> 00:09:51,080 This is Alex, how's it going? 252 00:09:52,720 --> 00:09:55,240 We're stationed on the path. 253 00:09:55,240 --> 00:09:56,800 ...great place to hike. 254 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:58,200 Be careful of snakes. 255 00:09:58,200 --> 00:09:59,800 Ray, do you see anything? 256 00:09:59,800 --> 00:10:01,440 Mayday, mayday! 257 00:10:01,440 --> 00:10:02,880 Hang on, Alex. 258 00:10:02,880 --> 00:10:04,000 Over and out! 259 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:06,080 Garden hoses can be dangerous. 260 00:10:06,080 --> 00:10:08,200 Reminds me of a story about Alex. 261 00:10:08,200 --> 00:10:10,360 Alex must have been about ten. 262 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:12,680 Somehow, she got her toe stuck 263 00:10:12,680 --> 00:10:14,520 in the end of the garden hose. 264 00:10:14,520 --> 00:10:16,280 Really? That's pretty funny. 265 00:10:16,280 --> 00:10:17,400 What's happening? 266 00:10:17,400 --> 00:10:19,120 Robyn: Your dad's relaying 267 00:10:19,120 --> 00:10:21,480 the garden hose incident, stand by. 268 00:10:21,480 --> 00:10:24,760 We had to call the paramedics to finally get her out. 269 00:10:24,760 --> 00:10:25,720 ( Laughing ) 270 00:10:25,720 --> 00:10:26,680 This way. 271 00:10:26,680 --> 00:10:28,080 ( Laughing ) 272 00:10:30,720 --> 00:10:31,600 Robyn? 273 00:10:31,600 --> 00:10:33,680 Robyn: ...Her toe stuck in... 274 00:10:33,680 --> 00:10:35,560 Robyn, come in. 275 00:10:35,560 --> 00:10:36,760 ( Static ) 276 00:10:48,960 --> 00:10:50,840 Scott: I know this sounds dorky 277 00:10:50,840 --> 00:10:53,200 but there's something about nature 278 00:10:53,200 --> 00:10:54,400 I've always liked. 279 00:10:54,400 --> 00:10:56,720 Especially stars, I don't know why. 280 00:10:56,720 --> 00:11:00,600 Mr. Mack: You know, there's a great telescope at the Plant. 281 00:11:00,600 --> 00:11:05,960 It affords a great look at saturn, rings and all. 282 00:11:05,960 --> 00:11:08,320 That's something to do my assignment on. 283 00:11:08,320 --> 00:11:09,520 I'm there next week. 284 00:11:09,520 --> 00:11:12,160 If you'd like to come, you're welcome to. 285 00:11:12,160 --> 00:11:14,840 Next Friday? That's the night of the concert 286 00:11:14,840 --> 00:11:16,720 we could do it another time. 287 00:11:16,720 --> 00:11:18,920 No, I have to be serious about this. 288 00:11:18,920 --> 00:11:20,720 There will be other concerts. 289 00:11:20,720 --> 00:11:22,640 Next Friday's fine. 290 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:25,160 Super, look forward to it. 291 00:11:25,160 --> 00:11:28,160 Hey, Mr. Mack, what's this plant? 292 00:11:28,160 --> 00:11:30,200 Scott, put that down! 293 00:11:30,200 --> 00:11:31,800 That's poison oak! 294 00:11:31,800 --> 00:11:35,000 Uh, we better get back right away. 295 00:11:40,320 --> 00:11:41,240 Um... 296 00:11:41,240 --> 00:11:42,160 Ray? 297 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:44,200 Yeah? 298 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:45,040 Your hat. 299 00:11:45,040 --> 00:11:45,960 Cool, huh? 300 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:47,040 Yeah... 301 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:49,160 But apparently it's made of poison oak. 302 00:11:49,160 --> 00:11:50,360 What? 303 00:11:51,560 --> 00:11:52,800 ( Screaming ) 304 00:11:59,160 --> 00:12:02,840 So, you should probably take a hot bath 305 00:12:02,840 --> 00:12:05,120 and then mix a solution 306 00:12:05,120 --> 00:12:06,720 of epsom salts and aspirin. 307 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:07,800 Does it itch now? 308 00:12:07,800 --> 00:12:09,840 No, I think I'll be okay. 309 00:12:09,840 --> 00:12:13,080 So, does Alex ever do this sort of stuff with you? 310 00:12:13,080 --> 00:12:15,480 Not very often, no-- actually, never. 311 00:12:15,480 --> 00:12:17,040 Well, I better get going. 312 00:12:17,040 --> 00:12:18,000 Thanks again. 313 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,560 I'll see you next Friday. 314 00:12:19,560 --> 00:12:20,600 Friday. 315 00:12:29,360 --> 00:12:31,600 ( Whimpering ) 316 00:12:31,600 --> 00:12:34,400 I take it that means something's wrong. 317 00:12:34,400 --> 00:12:36,160 Why is this happening to me? 318 00:12:36,160 --> 00:12:37,520 It's not fair. 319 00:12:37,520 --> 00:12:40,760 Love never works out the way you want it to, Alex. 320 00:12:40,760 --> 00:12:42,200 Get used to it. 321 00:12:42,200 --> 00:12:46,120 That's not true, except I'm not sure what the problem is. 322 00:12:46,120 --> 00:12:48,560 The problem is that Scott thinks Dad 323 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:51,960 is the next coming of Indiana Jones or something. 324 00:12:51,960 --> 00:12:54,320 I remember that stage-- it won't last. 325 00:12:54,320 --> 00:12:58,280 You know, Alex, that Scott is a really great kid. 326 00:12:58,280 --> 00:13:00,640 Yes, Dad, I do realize that. 327 00:13:00,640 --> 00:13:03,400 Everyone thought he was possibly, maybe probably 328 00:13:03,400 --> 00:13:05,440 going to invite me to this concert. 329 00:13:05,440 --> 00:13:07,320 Now he'll be looking at planets. 330 00:13:07,320 --> 00:13:10,240 How did you know he was going to look at planets? 331 00:13:10,240 --> 00:13:12,840 Well, that's not really important. 332 00:13:12,840 --> 00:13:16,840 Listen, why don't you just go with them to the observatory? 333 00:13:16,840 --> 00:13:18,840 Like that won't be too obvious. 334 00:13:18,840 --> 00:13:20,520 Do me a favor, don't help. 335 00:13:20,520 --> 00:13:22,160 Dad, can't you cancel 336 00:13:22,160 --> 00:13:24,200 the planet thing with Scott? 337 00:13:24,200 --> 00:13:25,800 Then he might ask me. 338 00:13:25,800 --> 00:13:28,160 I don't know how I can do that, Alex. 339 00:13:28,160 --> 00:13:29,200 Alex... 340 00:13:31,000 --> 00:13:33,280 What do you like about Scott, anyway? 341 00:13:33,280 --> 00:13:35,200 Isn't he just your basic jock? 342 00:13:35,200 --> 00:13:37,520 No, he's not your basic jock. 343 00:13:37,520 --> 00:13:40,080 He's just a very nice guy, okay? 344 00:13:40,080 --> 00:13:41,120 That's it? 345 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:42,320 He's... nice. 346 00:13:42,320 --> 00:13:43,560 Look, Annie... 347 00:13:43,560 --> 00:13:45,240 There's something about him. 348 00:13:45,240 --> 00:13:46,840 He's cute, a star athlete. 349 00:13:46,840 --> 00:13:50,680 He could walk around the school like he owns it, but he doesn't. 350 00:13:50,680 --> 00:13:52,440 He helped me my first day at Atron 351 00:13:52,440 --> 00:13:54,880 when Jessica was picking on me. 352 00:13:54,880 --> 00:13:56,400 That was a long time ago. 353 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:57,360 Is he smart? 354 00:13:57,360 --> 00:13:58,960 I've never heard him say 355 00:13:58,960 --> 00:14:01,240 more than two sentences at a time. 356 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:04,160 You don't have to talk a lot to be smart, Annie. 357 00:14:04,160 --> 00:14:06,280 You could be thinking smart things. 358 00:14:06,280 --> 00:14:07,920 Alex, I didn't realize 359 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:10,840 how much this all meant to you. 360 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:19,320 I'm not exactly sure what I did wrong. 361 00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:21,240 ( High-pitched humming ) 362 00:14:21,240 --> 00:14:25,240 The PVC-120 should pick up any microscopic remnants 363 00:14:25,240 --> 00:14:29,760 of things that were left here within the last year or so. 364 00:14:29,760 --> 00:14:32,440 We'll take what we get to the lab. 365 00:14:32,440 --> 00:14:34,000 Questions? Comments? 366 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,480 Uh... After we're done 367 00:14:35,480 --> 00:14:38,440 can I take this baby over to my apartment? 368 00:14:38,440 --> 00:14:40,680 I'm having company this weekend. 369 00:14:40,680 --> 00:14:42,920 And you wonder why I insult you. 370 00:14:42,920 --> 00:14:45,640 Are you mad because you're not invited? 371 00:14:45,640 --> 00:14:46,960 It's only family. 372 00:14:49,000 --> 00:14:52,600 Of the 1,500 microscraps of paper you found 373 00:14:52,600 --> 00:14:53,960 we cross-referenced fibers 374 00:14:53,960 --> 00:14:56,200 these were the only ones that emanated 375 00:14:56,200 --> 00:14:57,720 from school-issued paper. 376 00:14:57,720 --> 00:15:00,120 Because of erosion and other factors 377 00:15:00,120 --> 00:15:01,280 we were only able 378 00:15:01,280 --> 00:15:03,920 to extrapolate this much handwriting. 379 00:15:03,920 --> 00:15:06,040 In your opinion, could we match 380 00:15:06,040 --> 00:15:08,600 that handwriting if we had a sample? 381 00:15:08,600 --> 00:15:10,760 Like, for instance, in a guest book. 382 00:15:10,760 --> 00:15:13,240 The kind one might place at the entrance 383 00:15:13,240 --> 00:15:15,400 of a Junior High School function. 384 00:15:17,120 --> 00:15:19,240 You take this prototype 385 00:15:19,240 --> 00:15:22,440 and match it against your guest book 386 00:15:22,440 --> 00:15:24,840 and I like your chances. 387 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:26,520 Yes! 388 00:15:26,520 --> 00:15:28,080 Do you mind explaining 389 00:15:28,080 --> 00:15:30,320 what you plan to use this for? 390 00:15:32,640 --> 00:15:34,240 Yes, I do mind, Kramer. 391 00:15:34,240 --> 00:15:38,560 But, if you must know, we're doing it for Dave. 392 00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:41,280 We're trying to rectify a horrible mistake 393 00:15:41,280 --> 00:15:42,800 that he made last year. 394 00:15:42,800 --> 00:15:45,040 He doesn't like to talk about it. 395 00:15:45,040 --> 00:15:47,120 Oh, I'm sorry I brought it up. 396 00:15:47,120 --> 00:15:50,280 That's okay, Vince brings it up all the time. 397 00:15:52,840 --> 00:15:56,600 Mr. Mack: Barbara, I'm leaving, honey. 398 00:15:56,600 --> 00:15:58,840 So, I'll be heading out now. 399 00:15:58,840 --> 00:16:01,560 Sure you don't want to come, Alex? 400 00:16:01,560 --> 00:16:03,880 Completely and totally sure. 401 00:16:10,520 --> 00:16:13,040 Hey, how about we head over to the diner 402 00:16:13,040 --> 00:16:14,760 and we'll get some dessert? 403 00:16:14,760 --> 00:16:16,960 No thanks, I'm not that desperate. 404 00:16:16,960 --> 00:16:18,200 Gee, thanks a lot. 405 00:16:18,200 --> 00:16:20,640 I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. 406 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:22,640 I know, if you change your mind 407 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:24,080 I'll be inside, okay? 408 00:16:24,080 --> 00:16:25,080 Okay. 409 00:16:31,920 --> 00:16:33,880 Dave: Thanks for coming. 410 00:16:33,880 --> 00:16:35,280 Please, sign in. 411 00:16:35,280 --> 00:16:36,240 Oh, shut up! 412 00:16:36,240 --> 00:16:38,000 Hey, kid, move on! 413 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:42,480 So, you couldn't convince Alex to come, either? 414 00:16:42,480 --> 00:16:44,640 Hey, I tried. 415 00:16:44,640 --> 00:16:47,200 She's overreacting to Scott not asking her. 416 00:16:47,200 --> 00:16:48,440 There's more to it. 417 00:16:48,440 --> 00:16:51,160 The Plant is not Alex's favorite place. 418 00:16:51,160 --> 00:16:52,760 She better get used to it. 419 00:16:52,760 --> 00:16:54,320 She will be trapped here. 420 00:16:54,320 --> 00:16:56,080 What is that supposed to mean? 421 00:16:56,080 --> 00:16:58,520 You know exactly what that means. 422 00:16:58,520 --> 00:17:01,800 Everybody in Paradise Valley ends up working here. 423 00:17:01,800 --> 00:17:03,560 Not Alex, definitely not me. 424 00:17:03,560 --> 00:17:06,080 Well, not me, too. 425 00:17:06,080 --> 00:17:08,720 Not me, three. 426 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:16,720 So far we don't have a match 427 00:17:16,720 --> 00:17:20,000 but I think it's going very well, Vince, very well. 428 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:23,160 Oh, great, I know my confidence just skyrocketed. 429 00:17:23,160 --> 00:17:25,920 Vince, will you stop with the insults? 430 00:17:25,920 --> 00:17:27,480 I have feelings, too. 431 00:17:27,480 --> 00:17:28,440 I mean it. 432 00:17:28,440 --> 00:17:29,800 Right. 433 00:17:29,800 --> 00:17:33,640 Hey, kid, don't forget to sign the book. 434 00:17:33,640 --> 00:17:35,680 Can you see Saturn? 435 00:17:35,680 --> 00:17:39,600 It's light yellow, and has the rings. 436 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:40,760 To be honest... 437 00:17:40,760 --> 00:17:42,360 Not really. 438 00:17:42,360 --> 00:17:44,880 Yeah, I know. 439 00:17:44,880 --> 00:17:46,800 It's pretty cloudy tonight. 440 00:17:49,320 --> 00:17:51,160 ( Music faintly audible ) 441 00:17:51,160 --> 00:17:52,160 Hey... 442 00:17:52,160 --> 00:17:54,320 that's a pretty snappy tune. 443 00:17:54,320 --> 00:17:56,800 That's Jimmy T. and the Wanderers. 444 00:17:56,800 --> 00:17:59,760 You know that concert I was telling you about? 445 00:17:59,760 --> 00:18:02,600 Yeah, I've been hearing about it everywhere. 446 00:18:02,600 --> 00:18:06,040 So, uh, did Alex go with her friends? 447 00:18:06,040 --> 00:18:08,040 You know, I don't think so. 448 00:18:08,040 --> 00:18:10,040 Uh, but maybe she did. 449 00:18:10,040 --> 00:18:13,720 Uh, no, I'm pretty sure she didn't. 450 00:18:13,720 --> 00:18:16,320 She was watching TV when I left. 451 00:18:16,320 --> 00:18:18,880 So, you still mad at Dad? 452 00:18:18,880 --> 00:18:19,840 I guess not. 453 00:18:19,840 --> 00:18:21,480 I mean, it's not his fault. 454 00:18:21,480 --> 00:18:23,760 I shouldn't have made such a big deal 455 00:18:23,760 --> 00:18:25,640 about Scott asking me, anyway. 456 00:18:25,640 --> 00:18:29,080 I mean, there was really no proof that he was going to. 457 00:18:29,080 --> 00:18:31,400 Well, then why didn't you ask him? 458 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:33,960 I thought about it for, like, a second 459 00:18:33,960 --> 00:18:35,680 but then I chickened out. 460 00:18:35,680 --> 00:18:39,680 Hey, maybe that's what happened to him. 461 00:18:39,680 --> 00:18:40,880 I doubt it. 462 00:18:40,880 --> 00:18:43,280 You know, Alex, this is Saturday night. 463 00:18:43,280 --> 00:18:46,520 There's really no reason for you to be here with me. 464 00:18:46,520 --> 00:18:49,000 How about I drive you over to the Plant? 465 00:18:49,000 --> 00:18:52,000 I'm sure Ray and the girls would love to see you 466 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:55,000 and, you know, there's going to be other chances 467 00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:56,880 if Scott wants to ask you out. 468 00:18:56,880 --> 00:18:59,600 Yeah, you're right, okay. 469 00:19:00,680 --> 00:19:01,680 It's no use. 470 00:19:01,680 --> 00:19:03,640 I can't see a thing. 471 00:19:04,720 --> 00:19:05,960 I know. 472 00:19:05,960 --> 00:19:07,600 ( Sighs ) 473 00:19:07,600 --> 00:19:08,840 Sorry. 474 00:19:08,840 --> 00:19:10,320 No, it's not your fault. 475 00:19:10,320 --> 00:19:13,800 I mean, maybe we should just call it quits for tonight. 476 00:19:13,800 --> 00:19:14,800 I guess so. 477 00:19:14,800 --> 00:19:16,760 So, Scott, where are you off to? 478 00:19:16,760 --> 00:19:19,240 Oh, I was probably just going to go home 479 00:19:19,240 --> 00:19:21,680 and get started on my paper anyways. 480 00:19:21,680 --> 00:19:23,200 Well, I thought you might 481 00:19:23,200 --> 00:19:24,840 want to go to the concert. 482 00:19:24,840 --> 00:19:28,600 Uh, yeah, but I don't really feel like going alone. 483 00:19:28,600 --> 00:19:30,640 Well, that's what Alex said. 484 00:19:30,640 --> 00:19:32,680 Well, didn't her friends go? 485 00:19:32,680 --> 00:19:34,600 Oh, right, it's confusing. 486 00:19:34,600 --> 00:19:36,560 Well, maybe she's still at home. 487 00:19:36,560 --> 00:19:37,840 What's your number? 488 00:19:37,840 --> 00:19:39,240 ( Rings ) 489 00:19:39,240 --> 00:19:42,480 Mr. Mack's voice: You've reached the Mack residence. 490 00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:44,360 Please, leave a message. 491 00:19:44,360 --> 00:19:45,320 ( Beeps ) 492 00:19:45,320 --> 00:19:46,880 No, there's no answer. 493 00:19:46,880 --> 00:19:48,000 ( Hangs up phone ) 494 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,760 But thanks for all your help. 495 00:19:49,760 --> 00:19:51,040 I'll see you around. 496 00:19:51,040 --> 00:19:52,000 Oh, sure thing. 497 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,480 Uh, you going home? 498 00:19:53,480 --> 00:19:55,480 Yeah. 499 00:19:59,760 --> 00:20:00,640 Scott. 500 00:20:00,640 --> 00:20:01,600 Oh, hey, Alex. 501 00:20:01,600 --> 00:20:03,360 What happened to the planets? 502 00:20:03,360 --> 00:20:04,640 They're still there. 503 00:20:04,640 --> 00:20:06,480 It was too cloudy to see them. 504 00:20:06,480 --> 00:20:07,840 I was about to go home 505 00:20:07,840 --> 00:20:09,560 and get started on my paper. 506 00:20:09,560 --> 00:20:11,160 What will you do yours on? 507 00:20:11,160 --> 00:20:12,240 I don't know. 508 00:20:12,240 --> 00:20:14,400 There's so much science in my family 509 00:20:14,400 --> 00:20:15,760 I've grown to hate it. 510 00:20:15,760 --> 00:20:18,080 I was right not to ask what I wanted. 511 00:20:18,080 --> 00:20:20,200 Which was? 512 00:20:20,200 --> 00:20:22,760 To go on that nature walk with me. 513 00:20:22,760 --> 00:20:26,840 But I didn't because I thought you would think I was boring. 514 00:20:26,840 --> 00:20:29,600 Maybe a little weird, but not boring. 515 00:20:29,600 --> 00:20:31,600 Are you saying your dad's weird? 516 00:20:31,600 --> 00:20:33,000 That's what I'm saying. 517 00:20:33,000 --> 00:20:35,000 Don't tell me my dad hasn't said 518 00:20:35,000 --> 00:20:36,680 some strange things to you. 519 00:20:36,680 --> 00:20:38,840 Yeah, like that satin steel thing? 520 00:20:38,840 --> 00:20:40,600 He doesn't look like the type 521 00:20:40,600 --> 00:20:42,640 everyone would call satin steel. 522 00:20:42,640 --> 00:20:43,600 I know. 523 00:20:43,600 --> 00:20:44,720 Can you believe it? 524 00:20:44,720 --> 00:20:46,720 I think it never actually happened 525 00:20:46,720 --> 00:20:48,080 but Dad wished it did 526 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:49,920 and he said it so many times 527 00:20:49,920 --> 00:20:51,600 that he believes it now. 528 00:20:51,600 --> 00:20:53,800 Are you going to go to the concert? 529 00:20:53,800 --> 00:20:56,000 Yeah, I thought I'd check it out. 530 00:20:59,440 --> 00:21:02,280 You want to go in with me? 531 00:21:02,280 --> 00:21:03,720 Yeah... 532 00:21:03,720 --> 00:21:06,200 Yeah, I do. 533 00:21:06,200 --> 00:21:08,240 Let's go. 534 00:21:13,160 --> 00:21:15,000 I think we're close-- I feel it. 535 00:21:15,000 --> 00:21:16,200 Oh, great. 536 00:21:16,200 --> 00:21:18,920 El Braino thinks we're about to hit pay dirt. 537 00:21:18,920 --> 00:21:20,880 Why do you have to be so mean? 538 00:21:20,880 --> 00:21:23,680 Oh, why don't you just relax? 539 00:21:23,680 --> 00:21:25,120 Hey, put that down. 540 00:21:25,120 --> 00:21:26,640 That's the original. 541 00:21:26,640 --> 00:21:28,280 If we don't have that 542 00:21:28,280 --> 00:21:29,920 we can't match the signatures. 543 00:21:29,920 --> 00:21:32,240 I've been wanting to do something like this 544 00:21:32,240 --> 00:21:35,080 for a long time, Vince. 545 00:21:35,080 --> 00:21:36,120 Oh, ho... 546 00:21:36,120 --> 00:21:38,960 I'll have you tarred... 547 00:21:39,640 --> 00:21:40,680 Feathered... 548 00:21:40,680 --> 00:21:41,920 Fired... 549 00:21:41,920 --> 00:21:43,240 If not worse. 550 00:21:43,240 --> 00:21:45,280 If we don't have that paper 551 00:21:45,280 --> 00:21:47,120 we can't find the kid. 552 00:21:49,040 --> 00:21:50,680 Come on. 553 00:21:50,680 --> 00:21:55,160 Don't be the bonehead you so obviously are, Dave. 554 00:21:57,520 --> 00:21:58,960 Give me that paper! 555 00:21:58,960 --> 00:22:01,040 Give me that paper! 556 00:22:01,040 --> 00:22:03,280 I'll cut you open and take it out! 557 00:22:03,280 --> 00:22:04,240 ( Gasping ) 558 00:22:04,240 --> 00:22:05,200 Don't... 559 00:22:05,200 --> 00:22:06,320 Don't swallow it. 560 00:22:06,320 --> 00:22:08,360 If we hate it, we can leave. 561 00:22:08,360 --> 00:22:10,800 If I can look at planets with your dad 562 00:22:10,800 --> 00:22:13,360 I think I can listen to Jimmy T. with you. 563 00:22:13,360 --> 00:22:15,240 Actually... 564 00:22:15,240 --> 00:22:18,720 I'm glad we're here. 565 00:22:18,720 --> 00:22:19,680 Yeah. 566 00:22:19,680 --> 00:22:21,000 Me, too. 567 00:22:23,800 --> 00:22:27,320 Dave ( Faintly ): How do you like that, Vince? 568 00:22:27,320 --> 00:22:31,440 Vince ( Struggling ): Give me back the paper, Dave! 569 00:22:34,640 --> 00:22:37,880 Captioned by Grant Brown