1 00:00:01,480 --> 00:00:02,880 ( Horn honking ) 2 00:00:02,880 --> 00:00:04,560 I'm Alex Mack. 3 00:00:04,560 --> 00:00:06,360 I was just an average kid 4 00:00:06,360 --> 00:00:08,080 until an accident changed my life. 5 00:00:08,080 --> 00:00:10,240 And since then... 6 00:00:10,240 --> 00:00:13,080 Nothing's been the same. 7 00:00:13,080 --> 00:00:14,560 ( Zapping ) 8 00:00:36,480 --> 00:00:38,960 My best friend Ray thinks it's cool. 9 00:00:40,600 --> 00:00:44,040 My sister Annie thinks I'm a science project. 10 00:00:45,120 --> 00:00:47,560 I can't let anyone else know. 11 00:00:47,560 --> 00:00:49,880 Not even my parents. 12 00:00:49,880 --> 00:00:53,000 I know the Chemical Plant wants to find me 13 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:55,560 and turn me into some experiment. 14 00:00:55,560 --> 00:00:57,280 But you know something? 15 00:00:57,280 --> 00:01:00,040 I guess I'm not so average anymore. 16 00:01:06,520 --> 00:01:08,680 Hey, do you realize what today is? 17 00:01:11,680 --> 00:01:13,280 Wednesday. So what? 18 00:01:13,280 --> 00:01:15,160 It's exactly 18 months 19 00:01:15,160 --> 00:01:16,600 since the accident. 20 00:01:16,600 --> 00:01:19,920 You've had your powers for a year and a half. 21 00:01:19,920 --> 00:01:21,440 Whoo! Party time. 22 00:01:21,440 --> 00:01:22,920 ( Knocking at door ) 23 00:01:22,920 --> 00:01:25,640 Annie, don't forget, the admissions officer 24 00:01:25,640 --> 00:01:27,920 from M.I.T. Is coming today at 4:00. 25 00:01:27,920 --> 00:01:29,080 How could I forget? 26 00:01:29,080 --> 00:01:30,360 You and Mom have been 27 00:01:30,360 --> 00:01:32,920 reminding me every hour for the past two weeks. 28 00:01:32,920 --> 00:01:34,960 Oh, sorry. I guess we're just nervous. 29 00:01:34,960 --> 00:01:35,960 For you, or for me? 30 00:01:35,960 --> 00:01:36,960 Both, I guess. 31 00:01:36,960 --> 00:01:38,520 Now, we'll be coming home 32 00:01:38,520 --> 00:01:40,480 from work early to meet him here. 33 00:01:40,480 --> 00:01:41,480 Here you go. 34 00:01:41,480 --> 00:01:42,720 Oh, Alex, have you gotten 35 00:01:42,720 --> 00:01:44,680 your mother's birthday present yet? 36 00:01:46,080 --> 00:01:48,640 Let me guess, Alex, you forgot. 37 00:01:48,640 --> 00:01:49,680 After I reminded you 38 00:01:49,680 --> 00:01:51,200 two days ago. 39 00:01:51,200 --> 00:01:53,120 Here's some extra money, Alex. 40 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:55,280 Uh, get her something special. 41 00:01:55,280 --> 00:01:56,800 It'll mean a lot to her. 42 00:01:56,800 --> 00:01:58,200 ( Kissing ) 43 00:02:01,600 --> 00:02:02,880 Ooh. 44 00:02:02,880 --> 00:02:04,680 Wow, ten bucks. 45 00:02:11,720 --> 00:02:13,280 18 months with my powers 46 00:02:13,280 --> 00:02:15,120 and I'm not any more popular 47 00:02:15,120 --> 00:02:16,920 my grades are still average 48 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:19,280 and my dad still sometimes treats me 49 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:20,800 like I'm that other kid 50 00:02:20,800 --> 00:02:22,520 that lives in Annie's room. 51 00:02:22,520 --> 00:02:24,600 Nobody knows what you can do, Alex. 52 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:26,880 If they did you'd be the most popular 53 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:28,520 eighth-grader in the world. 54 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:30,680 And I'd be your famous best friend. 55 00:02:30,680 --> 00:02:33,440 If they knew, I'd be locked up at the Plant 56 00:02:33,440 --> 00:02:35,520 with wires and tubes stuck to me. 57 00:02:35,520 --> 00:02:38,240 Wasn't Annie supposed to find a safe way 58 00:02:38,240 --> 00:02:40,040 for you to expose Danielle? 59 00:02:40,040 --> 00:02:41,960 That's exactly my point, Ray. 60 00:02:41,960 --> 00:02:44,400 Annie's going to find a way, not me. 61 00:02:44,400 --> 00:02:45,840 Powers or no powers 62 00:02:45,840 --> 00:02:48,200 it's never anything that I do. 63 00:02:50,320 --> 00:02:51,760 [Danielle] 18 months 64 00:02:51,760 --> 00:02:54,160 we've been looking for that kid! 65 00:02:54,160 --> 00:02:58,520 That child shouldn't have been running loose for 18 hours! 66 00:02:58,520 --> 00:03:01,760 If I'd been able to experiment on that kid 67 00:03:01,760 --> 00:03:04,120 I'd have a nobel prize by now. 68 00:03:04,120 --> 00:03:08,200 I'd have a trillion-dollar patent by now! 69 00:03:09,520 --> 00:03:11,440 I'd be running for governor 70 00:03:11,440 --> 00:03:13,800 by now! 71 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:15,120 But instead 72 00:03:15,120 --> 00:03:17,120 what have I got? 73 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:18,800 An ulcer! 74 00:03:18,800 --> 00:03:22,800 And I love spicy food. 75 00:03:22,800 --> 00:03:26,280 Just give me a little bit more time, Miss Atron. 76 00:03:26,280 --> 00:03:28,360 I'll take care of it. 77 00:03:29,360 --> 00:03:31,360 I'll think about it. 78 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,240 ( Doorbell rings ) 79 00:03:35,240 --> 00:03:36,240 Whoa! ( Panting ) 80 00:03:36,240 --> 00:03:37,400 Do I look all right? 81 00:03:37,400 --> 00:03:38,920 You look great, how about me? 82 00:03:38,920 --> 00:03:39,920 Oh, yeah. 83 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:41,000 ( Hushed ): Okay. 84 00:03:42,840 --> 00:03:44,120 Annie Mack? 85 00:03:44,120 --> 00:03:45,600 Dr. Matsumura from M.I.T. 86 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:46,800 It's nice to meet you. 87 00:03:46,800 --> 00:03:48,280 Nice to meet you. Come in. 88 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:49,280 I'm George Mack. 89 00:03:49,280 --> 00:03:50,280 How do you do? 90 00:03:50,280 --> 00:03:51,280 Hi, I'm Barbara. 91 00:03:51,280 --> 00:03:52,440 Oh, of course. 92 00:03:52,440 --> 00:03:53,960 Uh, shall we get started? 93 00:03:53,960 --> 00:03:56,000 Mm-hmm. We can go in here. 94 00:04:04,200 --> 00:04:06,000 Oh, I should've made it clear. 95 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,520 All candidate interviews 96 00:04:07,520 --> 00:04:09,920 are conducted without parents present. 97 00:04:09,920 --> 00:04:12,000 I'm afraid you can't be here. 98 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,160 Um, okay, sure. 99 00:04:13,160 --> 00:04:15,360 You can hang out in the garage with Alex. 100 00:04:15,360 --> 00:04:18,200 I told her to wait there until it was over. 101 00:04:18,200 --> 00:04:20,360 We'll be about an hour. 102 00:04:20,360 --> 00:04:22,640 Right, well! 103 00:04:22,640 --> 00:04:24,480 So, we'll just, um... 104 00:04:24,480 --> 00:04:26,320 Why don't you guys go for a walk? 105 00:04:26,320 --> 00:04:27,960 A walk? We'll go for a walk. 106 00:04:27,960 --> 00:04:28,960 ( Laughs ) 107 00:04:28,960 --> 00:04:30,320 [Both] See you in an hour. 108 00:04:30,320 --> 00:04:31,320 [Both] Jinx! 109 00:04:31,320 --> 00:04:32,640 ( Both laugh again ) 110 00:04:32,640 --> 00:04:35,720 Now, let's take a look at your accomplishments. 111 00:04:35,720 --> 00:04:36,760 Okay. 112 00:04:38,440 --> 00:04:40,840 Thanks for lending me your allowance, Ray. 113 00:04:40,840 --> 00:04:42,200 Now I can afford to buy 114 00:04:42,200 --> 00:04:44,040 that nice date book for my mom. 115 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:46,360 So, I'll get this back next week, right? 116 00:04:46,360 --> 00:04:48,720 Right, like next week or the week after. 117 00:04:48,720 --> 00:04:49,760 Alex! 118 00:04:49,760 --> 00:04:52,600 All right, next week, I promise. 119 00:04:53,800 --> 00:04:56,280 I should have just enough time to get there 120 00:04:56,280 --> 00:04:57,840 before the store closes. 121 00:05:05,200 --> 00:05:06,320 Uh-oh. 122 00:05:06,320 --> 00:05:08,720 Can you float it out of there? 123 00:05:11,520 --> 00:05:13,480 ( Clanking, bumping ) 124 00:05:14,480 --> 00:05:15,760 What am I going to do? 125 00:05:15,760 --> 00:05:17,640 I have to get this gift today. 126 00:05:17,640 --> 00:05:20,840 Just move the car back a couple feet. 127 00:05:20,840 --> 00:05:22,440 You know I can't drive. 128 00:05:22,440 --> 00:05:24,680 Who said anything about driving? 129 00:05:24,680 --> 00:05:25,680 Just roll it. 130 00:05:25,680 --> 00:05:26,960 Uh-uh. No way. 131 00:05:26,960 --> 00:05:28,680 This car belongs to 132 00:05:28,680 --> 00:05:31,600 that guy from M.I.T. Who's interviewing Annie. 133 00:05:31,600 --> 00:05:34,080 Come on, Alex, he won't even notice it. 134 00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:36,520 Just use your powers and roll it back. 135 00:05:36,520 --> 00:05:37,640 It'll be a snap. 136 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:40,480 Come on. 137 00:05:41,560 --> 00:05:42,520 Okay. 138 00:05:42,520 --> 00:05:43,520 Yes! 139 00:05:43,520 --> 00:05:45,240 All right, ready? 140 00:05:51,160 --> 00:05:52,680 This independent research project 141 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:53,880 is impressive, Miss Mack. 142 00:05:53,880 --> 00:05:55,360 How long have you worked on it? 143 00:05:55,360 --> 00:05:56,440 18 months. 144 00:05:56,440 --> 00:05:58,240 And you say it's secret research? 145 00:05:58,240 --> 00:05:59,240 Yes, for now. 146 00:05:59,240 --> 00:06:00,880 I hope to complete the project 147 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:02,680 and then make the results public 148 00:06:02,680 --> 00:06:03,800 once I'm at M.I.T. 149 00:06:03,800 --> 00:06:05,720 Well, based on your academic record 150 00:06:05,720 --> 00:06:06,880 and this interview 151 00:06:06,880 --> 00:06:09,200 I'd say your chances are excellent. 152 00:06:09,200 --> 00:06:10,200 ( Chuckles ) 153 00:06:10,200 --> 00:06:12,360 I can't move it, it's too big. 154 00:06:12,360 --> 00:06:14,440 Come on, concentrate. 155 00:06:16,440 --> 00:06:18,080 That's it! 156 00:06:19,080 --> 00:06:20,480 Cool! 157 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:21,960 All right! 158 00:06:23,960 --> 00:06:25,680 Okay! Stop! 159 00:06:25,680 --> 00:06:27,560 I can't! 160 00:06:27,560 --> 00:06:28,520 It won't! 161 00:06:31,880 --> 00:06:33,160 ( Car alarm sounding ) 162 00:06:33,160 --> 00:06:34,640 [Ray] This is really bad. 163 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:37,800 I think I should be going now. 164 00:06:37,800 --> 00:06:38,800 What was that? 165 00:06:38,800 --> 00:06:40,440 I don't know. 166 00:06:40,440 --> 00:06:42,520 ( Alarm wailing ) 167 00:06:44,160 --> 00:06:45,000 My car! 168 00:06:48,240 --> 00:06:49,840 ( Alarm stops ) 169 00:06:49,840 --> 00:06:51,240 What happened? 170 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:52,600 I'm sorry. 171 00:06:52,600 --> 00:06:54,160 ( Near tears ): I'm so sorry. 172 00:06:54,160 --> 00:06:56,160 Sorry's not good enough, Alex 173 00:06:56,160 --> 00:06:58,200 we demand an explanation! 174 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:00,040 I was trying to get my bike out 175 00:07:00,040 --> 00:07:01,080 to get Mom's present. 176 00:07:01,080 --> 00:07:02,200 So I pushed his car-- 177 00:07:02,200 --> 00:07:03,840 If you needed the car moved 178 00:07:03,840 --> 00:07:05,640 why didn't you just ask him? 179 00:07:05,640 --> 00:07:07,480 You were in mid-interview. 180 00:07:07,480 --> 00:07:08,920 Which you ruined anyway. 181 00:07:08,920 --> 00:07:11,440 Do you think I'll get accepted after this?! 182 00:07:11,440 --> 00:07:12,800 Sorry, Annie. 183 00:07:12,800 --> 00:07:14,480 Mom? 184 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:16,840 This is totally irresponsible of you! 185 00:07:16,840 --> 00:07:19,560 How can you expect us to trust you again? 186 00:07:19,560 --> 00:07:20,800 Well?! 187 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:23,280 Alex! 188 00:07:23,280 --> 00:07:24,480 Alex, come back here! 189 00:07:24,480 --> 00:07:25,680 Alex, come here! Alex! 190 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:26,440 Oh! 191 00:07:40,560 --> 00:07:43,560 ( Crickets chirping ) 192 00:07:47,880 --> 00:07:51,200 How can I ever go home again? 193 00:07:52,200 --> 00:07:54,200 ( Sniffling softly ) 194 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,840 I wish I may, I wish I might 195 00:07:59,840 --> 00:08:01,800 have this wish I wish tonight. 196 00:08:03,320 --> 00:08:04,640 I wish... 197 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:09,480 I wish I had never been born at all. 198 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:23,800 ( Birds chirping ) 199 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:33,240 Oh, they're going to kill me. 200 00:08:33,240 --> 00:08:34,240 ( Clicking ) 201 00:08:34,240 --> 00:08:35,480 ( Coin drops ) 202 00:08:37,640 --> 00:08:38,560 Whoa. 203 00:08:38,560 --> 00:08:39,960 ( Dial tone ) 204 00:08:42,160 --> 00:08:43,560 ( Ringing ) 205 00:08:43,560 --> 00:08:46,400 [Mr. Mack's voice] You have reached the Mack residence. 206 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:47,760 Please leave a message. 207 00:08:47,760 --> 00:08:48,760 ( Beep ) 208 00:08:48,760 --> 00:08:50,080 Hi, guys, it's me. 209 00:08:50,080 --> 00:08:52,040 I fell asleep in the park. 210 00:08:52,040 --> 00:08:53,160 I'm okay. 211 00:08:53,160 --> 00:08:55,000 Um, I'm going to school. 212 00:08:55,000 --> 00:08:56,480 I'll call you back. 213 00:08:56,480 --> 00:08:57,800 I love you. Bye. 214 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:07,360 Free Chemical Plant tours every Wednesday. 215 00:09:07,360 --> 00:09:10,160 Bring this coupon today for your free tour. 216 00:09:10,160 --> 00:09:12,240 Meet Danielle Atron in person. 217 00:09:13,240 --> 00:09:15,120 Ray, what are you doing? 218 00:09:15,120 --> 00:09:18,240 Every Wednesday I give free tours to the kids. 219 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:19,760 Coupon for free tour? 220 00:09:20,760 --> 00:09:22,720 You don't give free tours, Ray. 221 00:09:22,720 --> 00:09:23,840 Is this a joke? 222 00:09:23,840 --> 00:09:25,760 Excuse me, do I know you? 223 00:09:25,760 --> 00:09:27,160 Don't play that game. 224 00:09:27,160 --> 00:09:29,880 It's bad enough my whole family hates me. 225 00:09:29,880 --> 00:09:31,440 I don't know how you know me 226 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:33,200 but I've never seen you before. 227 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:35,520 Oop, got to go or I'll be late to class. 228 00:09:35,520 --> 00:09:37,600 ( Laughs stiffly ) 229 00:09:39,600 --> 00:09:41,600 Coupon for free tour? 230 00:09:43,600 --> 00:09:45,040 Ray! 231 00:09:45,040 --> 00:09:46,600 Ray, wait! 232 00:09:56,640 --> 00:09:58,400 Can I help you, young lady? 233 00:09:58,400 --> 00:10:00,720 Oh, Mr. Cunningham, I'm glad you're here. 234 00:10:00,720 --> 00:10:01,920 My locker won't open. 235 00:10:01,920 --> 00:10:03,280 Oh, this is your locker? 236 00:10:03,280 --> 00:10:07,760 Yeah, good old a-33, my locker. 237 00:10:07,760 --> 00:10:09,080 Oh, really? Marvin here 238 00:10:09,080 --> 00:10:10,440 says it's his locker. 239 00:10:10,440 --> 00:10:11,480 Marvin? 240 00:10:23,400 --> 00:10:25,080 What's your name, young lady? 241 00:10:25,080 --> 00:10:27,560 Come on, you know my name. 242 00:10:27,560 --> 00:10:29,400 Alex Mack. 243 00:10:29,400 --> 00:10:31,120 Alexandra Mack. 244 00:10:31,120 --> 00:10:34,040 ( Under his breath ): Let me see here. 245 00:10:34,040 --> 00:10:35,520 ( Beeping ) 246 00:10:36,520 --> 00:10:37,560 Nothing. 247 00:10:37,560 --> 00:10:39,360 What do you mean, nothing? 248 00:10:39,360 --> 00:10:40,680 I'm Alexandra Mack. 249 00:10:40,680 --> 00:10:43,080 I'm supposed to be in Miss Elkin's Algebra class. 250 00:10:43,080 --> 00:10:45,200 You're making it harder on yourself, miss. 251 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:47,680 The record shows no Alexandra Mack in this school 252 00:10:47,680 --> 00:10:49,880 or in Paradise Valley, either. 253 00:10:49,880 --> 00:10:51,320 There must be a mistake. 254 00:10:51,320 --> 00:10:52,480 I'm Alex Mack. 255 00:10:52,480 --> 00:10:55,160 My parents are George and Barbara Mack. 256 00:10:55,160 --> 00:10:57,680 There's a mistake, all right, young lady 257 00:10:57,680 --> 00:10:58,960 and you've made it. 258 00:10:58,960 --> 00:11:01,320 Now, wait right here and don't move. 259 00:11:07,160 --> 00:11:08,440 ( Sighs ) 260 00:11:08,440 --> 00:11:10,320 What is this? 261 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:24,400 Hello? 262 00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:28,440 ( Closes door ) 263 00:11:28,440 --> 00:11:29,600 Anybody home? 264 00:11:29,600 --> 00:11:31,080 ( Phone rings ) 265 00:11:31,080 --> 00:11:33,800 [Mr. Mack's voice] You have reached the Mack residence. 266 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:35,000 Please leave a message. 267 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:36,440 [Woman] This is the assistant 268 00:11:36,440 --> 00:11:38,800 to Principal Cunningham at Atron Junior High. 269 00:11:38,800 --> 00:11:40,360 We had a girl at school today 270 00:11:40,360 --> 00:11:42,600 insisting she was your daughter, Alexandra. 271 00:11:42,600 --> 00:11:45,080 If you know anything about this, please call us. 272 00:11:45,080 --> 00:11:47,120 ( Dial tone, machine clicking ) 273 00:11:47,120 --> 00:11:48,360 Hey! 274 00:11:50,320 --> 00:11:52,320 Where am I? 275 00:11:53,320 --> 00:11:55,320 What's going on?! 276 00:11:59,800 --> 00:12:01,720 Where's my bed? 277 00:12:03,760 --> 00:12:05,760 Where's my stuff? 278 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:18,360 I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight. 279 00:12:18,360 --> 00:12:20,840 I wish I had never been born at all. 280 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:22,920 Oh, no. 281 00:12:27,160 --> 00:12:28,200 [Atron] Vince? 282 00:12:28,200 --> 00:12:30,000 Do you know what today is? 283 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:32,600 Ah, an anniversary, is it not? 284 00:12:32,600 --> 00:12:33,760 Yes. 285 00:12:33,760 --> 00:12:35,760 Today it's been exactly 18 months 286 00:12:35,760 --> 00:12:39,000 since we began testing GC-161 on our human subject 287 00:12:39,000 --> 00:12:42,480 and I'm happy to report that the chairman of the board 288 00:12:42,480 --> 00:12:44,760 is coming today for a demonstration. 289 00:12:44,760 --> 00:12:48,400 Well, now, that is excellent news, Miss Atron 290 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:50,680 and we are more than ready. 291 00:12:50,680 --> 00:12:53,120 I can't wait to see the chairman's face 292 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:55,440 when he realizes what GC-161 can do! 293 00:12:55,440 --> 00:12:58,240 All my dreams are about to come true, Vince. 294 00:12:58,240 --> 00:12:59,920 Once I'm elected governor 295 00:12:59,920 --> 00:13:02,040 I'll push to make sure that GC-161 296 00:13:02,040 --> 00:13:04,680 is approved for sale in the United States 297 00:13:04,680 --> 00:13:06,320 and we'll make a fortune! 298 00:13:06,320 --> 00:13:08,520 Then... it's on to the white house. 299 00:13:08,520 --> 00:13:10,560 And I have you to thank, Vince. 300 00:13:10,560 --> 00:13:13,520 Your outstanding job in plant security 301 00:13:13,520 --> 00:13:16,200 has made sure that nobody found out 302 00:13:16,200 --> 00:13:18,120 about our human testing. 303 00:13:18,120 --> 00:13:21,320 The tricky part was keeping George Mack away. 304 00:13:21,320 --> 00:13:24,360 But the kid that lives next door to him 305 00:13:24,360 --> 00:13:26,160 is keeping an eye on him for me. 306 00:13:26,160 --> 00:13:29,160 Just make sure that nothing goes wrong today. 307 00:13:29,160 --> 00:13:30,920 We're this close, Vince. 308 00:13:30,920 --> 00:13:33,880 You can count on me, Miss Atron. 309 00:13:35,240 --> 00:13:38,360 I am so sorry that I'm late, Dr. Matsumura. 310 00:13:38,360 --> 00:13:40,720 Well, let's get started, shall we? 311 00:13:46,800 --> 00:13:50,680 I'm concerned about your academic record, Miss Mack. 312 00:13:50,680 --> 00:13:54,360 Your grades have fallen badly in the last three semesters. 313 00:13:54,360 --> 00:13:55,800 I can explain that. 314 00:13:55,800 --> 00:13:57,400 A year and a half ago 315 00:13:57,400 --> 00:14:01,400 my mother disappeared under mysterious circumstances. 316 00:14:01,400 --> 00:14:04,280 I had to take a job after school. 317 00:14:04,280 --> 00:14:06,760 You'll need a scholarship for college? 318 00:14:06,760 --> 00:14:08,880 Yes, money's very tight now. 319 00:14:08,880 --> 00:14:11,160 My father got demoted at his job and... 320 00:14:11,160 --> 00:14:13,280 I'm sorry. But I can only 321 00:14:13,280 --> 00:14:14,880 offer scholarships 322 00:14:14,880 --> 00:14:16,880 to the most qualified applicants. 323 00:14:16,880 --> 00:14:19,240 Perhaps you should apply 324 00:14:19,240 --> 00:14:21,200 to less competitive colleges. 325 00:14:24,360 --> 00:14:26,760 Mom disappeared? 326 00:14:27,640 --> 00:14:29,880 A year and a half ago? 327 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:37,960 ( Beeping ) 328 00:14:39,680 --> 00:14:42,760 Welcome to Paradise Valley Chemical Plant. 329 00:14:42,760 --> 00:14:45,120 I'm Raymond Alvarado, your host. 330 00:14:45,120 --> 00:14:47,040 What was your name again? 331 00:14:47,040 --> 00:14:48,880 Alex Mack. 332 00:14:48,880 --> 00:14:50,320 Enzie. 333 00:14:50,320 --> 00:14:51,520 Alex MacKenzie. 334 00:14:51,520 --> 00:14:52,280 Ah. 335 00:14:53,200 --> 00:14:56,040 So this is going to be a private tour. 336 00:14:56,040 --> 00:14:58,200 Hmm... in fact 337 00:14:58,200 --> 00:15:01,640 one person is more than I usually get. 338 00:15:01,640 --> 00:15:04,080 Well, let's begin, shall we? 339 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:10,320 Paradise Valley Chemical Plant's here to help mankind. 340 00:15:10,320 --> 00:15:13,680 Over 197 environmentally safe products are made here. 341 00:15:13,680 --> 00:15:15,200 Pretty impressive, huh? 342 00:15:15,200 --> 00:15:17,360 What's in there? 343 00:15:17,360 --> 00:15:18,600 That's the vacu-zone. 344 00:15:18,600 --> 00:15:20,920 That's where they work on the Chemical 345 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,920 that's going to change the world. 346 00:15:22,920 --> 00:15:24,240 Can I see it? 347 00:15:24,240 --> 00:15:26,560 Sorry, even I'm not allowed in there. 348 00:15:26,560 --> 00:15:27,800 Let's go. 349 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,920 Hey, Mr. Mack, how's it going? 350 00:15:41,920 --> 00:15:43,000 Fine, Ray. 351 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:44,280 Today's shipment 352 00:15:44,280 --> 00:15:45,800 of environmentally safe products 353 00:15:45,800 --> 00:15:47,400 is almost ready to go. 354 00:15:47,400 --> 00:15:48,400 Good, good. 355 00:15:48,400 --> 00:15:49,880 This is Alex MacKenzie. 356 00:15:49,880 --> 00:15:51,800 I'm giving her a tour today. 357 00:15:51,800 --> 00:15:52,920 Alex? 358 00:15:52,920 --> 00:15:54,480 That's a great name. 359 00:15:54,480 --> 00:15:56,400 If I'd had another daughter 360 00:15:56,400 --> 00:15:58,200 I would have named her Alex. 361 00:15:58,200 --> 00:16:00,400 Didn't you use to be a scientist? 362 00:16:00,400 --> 00:16:03,160 Yes, Alex, I was head researcher 363 00:16:03,160 --> 00:16:06,440 for a special chemical called GC-161. 364 00:16:08,120 --> 00:16:10,560 But Danielle Atron canceled the project 365 00:16:10,560 --> 00:16:13,920 and this was the only job left at the Plant for me. 366 00:16:13,920 --> 00:16:15,960 It's time for us to move on. 367 00:16:15,960 --> 00:16:18,200 Nice to see you again, Mr. Mack. 368 00:16:18,200 --> 00:16:21,160 And remember, keep those packages moving. 369 00:16:21,160 --> 00:16:22,680 You got it, Ray. 370 00:16:22,680 --> 00:16:24,600 Good-bye, Alex. 371 00:16:24,600 --> 00:16:25,600 Bye. 372 00:16:26,600 --> 00:16:28,680 ( Coughing ) 373 00:16:33,560 --> 00:16:34,600 The real truth is 374 00:16:34,600 --> 00:16:37,000 they didn't cancel the GC-161 project. 375 00:16:37,000 --> 00:16:39,960 Mack was fired because he was a security risk. 376 00:16:39,960 --> 00:16:41,640 What happened to his wife? 377 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:43,160 Huh, really sad. 378 00:16:43,160 --> 00:16:45,160 I hear she ran away from home 379 00:16:45,160 --> 00:16:47,360 and went to Tahiti or something. 380 00:16:47,360 --> 00:16:49,000 How do you know all this? 381 00:16:49,000 --> 00:16:50,200 I know everything. 382 00:16:50,200 --> 00:16:51,960 I'm best friends with Vince 383 00:16:51,960 --> 00:16:53,640 head of plant security. 384 00:16:57,800 --> 00:17:00,120 Excellent work, Vince! 385 00:17:00,120 --> 00:17:02,240 The chairman was extremely pleased. 386 00:17:02,240 --> 00:17:04,520 So, he'll take our subject to Europe? 387 00:17:04,520 --> 00:17:05,840 Yes, it'll be easier 388 00:17:05,840 --> 00:17:07,360 to keep her hidden away. 389 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:09,720 My only regret is that I'll be losing 390 00:17:09,720 --> 00:17:12,200 all that free public relations advice. 391 00:17:12,200 --> 00:17:14,640 ( Both laughing ) 392 00:17:17,280 --> 00:17:19,040 [Ray] That concludes our tour. 393 00:17:21,360 --> 00:17:23,080 So, wait, your best friend 394 00:17:23,080 --> 00:17:24,600 is a 40-year-old man? 395 00:17:24,600 --> 00:17:28,080 How come you don't have any friends your own age? 396 00:17:28,080 --> 00:17:29,240 Well, growing up 397 00:17:29,240 --> 00:17:33,080 I didn't have anyone my age to play with. 398 00:17:33,080 --> 00:17:35,560 Do you have a best friend? 399 00:17:35,560 --> 00:17:36,720 Um, I did. 400 00:17:36,720 --> 00:17:39,800 You know, where I come from. 401 00:17:39,800 --> 00:17:42,240 Must have been nice. 402 00:17:42,240 --> 00:17:43,280 Yeah. 403 00:17:43,280 --> 00:17:45,480 He was the best. 404 00:17:45,480 --> 00:17:47,480 So, I'll see you at school? 405 00:17:47,480 --> 00:17:49,880 Sure, see you. 406 00:17:49,880 --> 00:17:51,680 All right. 407 00:18:00,080 --> 00:18:01,280 ( Beeping ) 408 00:18:09,560 --> 00:18:10,680 ( Beeping ) 409 00:18:17,520 --> 00:18:20,400 ( Machine beeping ) 410 00:18:24,800 --> 00:18:26,280 Mom? 411 00:18:26,280 --> 00:18:27,480 Mom. 412 00:18:27,480 --> 00:18:28,520 Annie? 413 00:18:28,520 --> 00:18:30,160 Annie, is that you? 414 00:18:30,160 --> 00:18:32,000 No, Mom, it's me, Alex. 415 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:34,400 Who are you? 416 00:18:34,400 --> 00:18:35,800 Alex! 417 00:18:35,800 --> 00:18:37,600 How did you end up in here? 418 00:18:37,600 --> 00:18:39,840 Oh, it's a long story. 419 00:18:39,840 --> 00:18:41,240 Tell me, please. 420 00:18:41,240 --> 00:18:43,120 I'm here to help you. 421 00:18:43,120 --> 00:18:48,760 I was driving to pick up my daughter at school one day 422 00:18:48,760 --> 00:18:51,600 and suddenly a truck slammed into me 423 00:18:51,600 --> 00:18:55,560 and spilled a kind of a chemical all over everything. 424 00:18:55,560 --> 00:18:59,000 And then... the next thing I remember 425 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:02,600 Mr. Carter and Miss Atron locked me in here 426 00:19:02,600 --> 00:19:05,000 and I've been here ever since. 427 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:06,520 You got in that accident 428 00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:09,240 because I wasn't there to run into the truck first. 429 00:19:09,240 --> 00:19:11,080 What are you talking about? 430 00:19:11,080 --> 00:19:13,040 I don't have time to explain. 431 00:19:13,040 --> 00:19:15,800 Come on, we have to get you out of here. 432 00:19:15,800 --> 00:19:17,280 Here, morph into this 433 00:19:17,280 --> 00:19:20,000 and I'll sneak you out under my sweater. 434 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,040 Morph? 435 00:19:21,040 --> 00:19:23,200 What's a morph? 436 00:19:26,040 --> 00:19:27,560 A toast... 437 00:19:27,560 --> 00:19:30,360 To GC-161 and Barbara Mack. 438 00:19:30,360 --> 00:19:31,480 Hear, hear. 439 00:19:31,480 --> 00:19:33,200 My security card was stolen! 440 00:19:33,200 --> 00:19:36,000 And there's an intruder loose in the Plant! 441 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:39,080 Someone could be here to free the test subject. 442 00:19:39,080 --> 00:19:42,000 And I thought she was going to be my friend. 443 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,280 Stop this person. 444 00:19:43,280 --> 00:19:44,880 If Barbara Mack goes free 445 00:19:44,880 --> 00:19:47,280 I'll dunk you in a GC-161 bubble bath 446 00:19:47,280 --> 00:19:50,160 and send you to Europe for testing. Got it?! 447 00:19:50,160 --> 00:19:52,880 I'll take care of it, Miss Atron. 448 00:19:57,200 --> 00:20:01,320 Just imagine yourself as a puddle of water. 449 00:20:01,320 --> 00:20:03,520 ( Alarm sounding ) 450 00:20:03,520 --> 00:20:05,200 I can't believe this. 451 00:20:05,200 --> 00:20:07,080 Okay, um... 452 00:20:07,080 --> 00:20:09,080 Just follow me out of here. 453 00:20:09,080 --> 00:20:10,920 Where is my family? 454 00:20:10,920 --> 00:20:12,320 Are they okay? 455 00:20:12,320 --> 00:20:13,360 They're okay. 456 00:20:13,360 --> 00:20:15,760 We have to get you out of here. 457 00:20:15,760 --> 00:20:18,280 I'm really glad you're rescuing me. 458 00:20:19,560 --> 00:20:21,280 You aren't rescued yet. 459 00:20:21,280 --> 00:20:22,440 Zap him, Mom! 460 00:20:22,440 --> 00:20:24,560 ( Zapping ) 461 00:20:26,320 --> 00:20:28,680 Run, run, run get help! 462 00:20:31,960 --> 00:20:34,440 So I won't be going to college after all. 463 00:20:34,440 --> 00:20:37,760 Vince ( Over loudspeaker ): Attention, plant personnel! 464 00:20:37,760 --> 00:20:41,040 There is an intruder who has stolen valuable secrets. 465 00:20:41,040 --> 00:20:42,880 Don't be fooled by her youth. 466 00:20:42,880 --> 00:20:44,600 She's extremely dangerous. 467 00:20:44,600 --> 00:20:48,720 If you see this person, take her into custody at once. 468 00:20:49,760 --> 00:20:51,200 Dad! Annie! 469 00:20:51,200 --> 00:20:54,800 Vince is after me, you got to hide me. 470 00:20:54,800 --> 00:20:56,840 You're the intruder, aren't you? 471 00:20:56,840 --> 00:20:58,800 No, you're my dad, help me. 472 00:20:58,800 --> 00:21:01,080 [Vince] Mack, grab that girl! 473 00:21:01,080 --> 00:21:02,840 Dad, no. 474 00:21:02,840 --> 00:21:06,280 Mack, are you related to this girl? 475 00:21:08,280 --> 00:21:09,880 I've never seen her 476 00:21:09,880 --> 00:21:12,480 before in my life. 477 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:30,760 You're a brave kid... 478 00:21:30,760 --> 00:21:32,840 but a foolish one. 479 00:21:32,840 --> 00:21:36,480 Since our primary testing subject is off to Europe 480 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:38,160 I'm afraid the only way 481 00:21:38,160 --> 00:21:40,520 we can continue our research here 482 00:21:40,520 --> 00:21:42,320 is with your help. 483 00:21:42,320 --> 00:21:46,080 Welcome to the secret world of GC-161, kid. 484 00:21:46,080 --> 00:21:47,320 ( Spray hissing ) 485 00:21:47,320 --> 00:21:49,200 ( Voices echoing ) 486 00:21:49,200 --> 00:21:51,680 [Mrs. Mack] This is totally irresponsible! 487 00:21:51,680 --> 00:21:53,880 [Alex] How can I go home again? 488 00:21:53,880 --> 00:21:55,880 I wish I'd never been born. 489 00:21:55,880 --> 00:21:57,800 [Mrs. Mack] Alex! 490 00:21:57,800 --> 00:21:59,200 [Mr. Mack] Alex, come back! 491 00:21:59,200 --> 00:22:00,720 [Annie] Alex! 492 00:22:00,720 --> 00:22:02,920 [Alex] Where am I? 493 00:22:02,920 --> 00:22:03,880 I can explain that. 494 00:22:03,880 --> 00:22:05,480 A year and a half ago 495 00:22:05,480 --> 00:22:09,480 my mother disappeared under mysterious circumstances. 496 00:22:09,480 --> 00:22:11,280 Annie, Annie, is that you? 497 00:22:11,280 --> 00:22:12,760 No, Mom, it's me, Alex. 498 00:22:12,760 --> 00:22:13,960 [Mr. Mack] Alex? 499 00:22:13,960 --> 00:22:15,440 I've never seen her 500 00:22:15,440 --> 00:22:17,760 before in my life. 501 00:22:17,760 --> 00:22:20,560 Look, I don't know how you know me... 502 00:22:21,680 --> 00:22:22,760 Good-bye, Alex. 503 00:22:23,560 --> 00:22:25,840 Welcome to the secret world 504 00:22:25,840 --> 00:22:27,240 of GC-161, kid. 505 00:22:27,240 --> 00:22:28,560 ( Hissing ) 506 00:22:39,680 --> 00:22:41,960 Where am I? 507 00:22:46,560 --> 00:22:48,960 ( Crickets chirping ) 508 00:22:48,960 --> 00:22:50,520 [Mr. Mack] Well, we will. 509 00:22:50,520 --> 00:22:52,480 Thank you very much, officer. 510 00:22:52,480 --> 00:22:53,840 ( Hanging up phone ) 511 00:22:53,840 --> 00:22:55,640 He said just to stay calm. 512 00:22:57,480 --> 00:22:58,480 Mom? 513 00:22:59,440 --> 00:23:00,840 Dad? 514 00:23:00,840 --> 00:23:02,640 [Mr. Mack] Alex? You're safe! 515 00:23:02,640 --> 00:23:05,480 We were so worried about you! 516 00:23:05,480 --> 00:23:06,920 ( Laughing ) 517 00:23:06,920 --> 00:23:08,440 Sorry about the car. 518 00:23:08,440 --> 00:23:10,720 Oh, gosh, don't worry about the car. 519 00:23:10,720 --> 00:23:13,160 What's important is that you're here! 520 00:23:23,520 --> 00:23:26,320 Captioned by Grant Brown