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( Horn honking )

I'm Alex Mack.

I was just an average kid

until an accident changed my life.

And since then...

Nothing's been the same.

( Zapping )

My best friend Ray thinks it's cool.

My sister Annie thinks I'm a science project.

I can't let anyone else know.

Not even my parents.

I know the Chemical Plant wants to find me

and turn me into some experiment.

But you know something?

I guess I'm not so average anymore.

( Rattling )

Hey, Alex.

Oh, hi.

You having a problem with your locker?

Yeah, it gets jammed.

Oh, here, let me try.

( Bangs it )

Thanks.

What do you have next?

Social studies.

I spent all night working on this paper

on subcultures in western civilization.

Miss Jenkins, huh?

Yeah. I'll be lucky if I can survive

the semester.

( School bell ringing )

I better go.

Talk to you later.

See you.

Well, you two are certainly becoming close.

We were just talking, Kelly.

That's nice.

I wanted to know

if you were free Sunday night.

Me? What for?

What do you think?

My parents wonder if you can baby-sit.

They're willing to forget

the problems last time.

I'd do it, but Scott and I have plans.

Besides...

Aren't you always looking to make a little money?

Sunday I'm busy.

Really?

Well, if you change your mind

let me know.

What's the matter?

I can't find my paper.

I could have sworn I put it in my notebook.

Maybe it's in your bag.

Which is in my locker.

I've got to go back.

Alex, class starts any minute.

Save my seat.

( Zapping )

( Screams )

Atron: Well, is this it?

Yes, Miss Atron.

I see.

It says that although GC-161

has definite potential

regarding genetic restructuring

the results of this research trial

still prove inconclusive?

Mack!

Our company has sunk millions

into GC-161.

This is not a bug spray!

Well, it might help if I knew

the specific application of the substance.

I can't determine the specific application

till I get the results from you.

Look, Mack.

I'm going to be frank with you.

There's a great deal of concern

surrounding the continuation

of this project.

Now, this weekend I'm meeting

with some very important investors.

I need to give them conclusive evidence.

Re-run the tests A.S.A.P.

Ms. Atron...

I want to be a team player.

Good.

( Laughing nervously )

But my wife and I spent months

planning a trip for this weekend.

Oh, that is so sweet.

Too bad you're going to be busy.

This is bad.

I know my parents.

When they hear I have detention

there's no way

they'll let me have a party.

And I've already invited like a million people.

Detention, huh?

I have to admit, Mack

I didn't think you had it in you.

It was an accident.

It's not like I plowed into her on purpose.

I didn't see her coming.

What do you think

your parents will do?

Since they're going to be

out of town for the weekend

I don't see why they have to know.

Welcome to detention, ladies.

I'm sure you both know the reasons why you're here.

If not, you'll have plenty of time to think about them.

Since this is a mandatory study hall

I hope you brought lots of homework.

I'll be in a faculty meeting in the next room

if you need anything.

I wonder what happened to her arm.

It was an accident.

It's not like

I plowed into her on purpose.

Oh. Well.

I was caught in the boys' locker room

trying to steal Coach Rooney's whistle.

The captain of the volleyball team dared me to do it.

She said it proved my team loyalty.

No kidding.

Yep.

Wow, I love your hat.

Is that new?

No.

You know, I was thinking.

About this morning

when I talked to you.

Maybe I was a little...

What's the word?

Rude?

Uh, yeah.

Anyway, I just wanted to apologize.

Fine.

Great.

Thanks.

Mrs. Mack: Busy?!

George, you've dedicated

every waking moment to this project.

Enough is enough!

We are not canceling this trip.

I know.

But if I go now

Danielle will probably take

the GC-161 assignment away from me

if not worse.

You've already done all the tests.

You've done the research.

What does this woman want from you?

She wants me to re-run the tests

to confirm the results.

Well...

Get scooter to do it.

I'm the head of the department, Barbara.

Danielle won't accept

any test results on GC-161

unless I sign off on them.

George, Lava Hot Springs--

it's very beautiful

and relaxing.

And it's very exclusive.

She'll never know you're not at the office.

She has her ways.

Figures.

Annie finally lets me borrow her shirt

and Louis decides to play

spin the ketchup bottle at lunch.

Can you believe this?

So, what's this about Kelly?

After one day of detention

she's trying to be your best friend?

This makes no sense.

This is the same girl who accused you of stealing, Alex.

Look, I'm not saying I trust her.

But I have to admit

she's trying really hard to be nice.

Fine.

Just be careful, all right?

Hey!

Hey.

Oh, rubbing it won't help.

Use cold water.

Here.

Hey, it's coming out.

Yeah, I think it'll be fine.

Kelly, why are you being so nice to me?

Alex, I feel awful

about everything that's happened between us.

I know I haven't made it easy.

Sometimes it's hard being new

trying to fit in.

But now that I've gotten to know you

I want to start all over.

I was hoping

if you're not doing anything tomorrow

that we could hang out or something.

Aren't you doing something with Scott?

No, he has to work all day tomorrow.

Scott and I spend plenty of time together.

It's nice to do something different.

I think you and I would have a lot of fun.

What do you say?

Give me a chance.

We could hang out at my place.

I don't think so.

Please?

Well, if it means that much to you...

Of course, it could be a little uncomfortable.

My parents are still upset about detention.

I'm sure you can relate, right?

Actually, my parents

are going away this weekend.

Hey, perfect!

I'll call tomorrow

to make plans, okay?

Mrs. Mack: This is so great, honey.

I'm so glad we came here.

Mr. Mack ( Muffled ): Yeah, me too.

George?

Barbara, I need

to check in with scooter soon.

Relax.

( Pager beeping )

Don't destroy the house, okay?

Come on, Annie.

I'm just having a friend over

to watch some videos.

Can't you ever trust me?

Besides, when have I ever

destroyed the house?

There's a first time for everything.

Bye.

Hi!

Hi!

You're early.

Come in.

Um, Annie

shouldn't you be leaving now?

Bye, Annie.

Do you mind

if I call home?

I promised my parents I'd call.

Sure. Use the phone in the kitchen.

Thanks!

Hi! Hi!

Hi.

What are you guys doing here?

I told you Kelly was coming over.

Oh, right, well

we were on our way to

the diner. The mall.

The mall. The diner.

Actually

we're still deciding.

Real smooth.

I told you

we should have done the talking.

( Laughing )

Um, Ray?

What's going on here?

Well, you see, the truth is...

We don't trust Kelly

and we came to check on you.

Give me a little credit.

You don't have to check up on me.

( Knocking )

Um, hi.

( Knocking )

( People talking )

( Dance music playing )

( Knocking )

Man, who are these people?

I can't recognize half of them.

Raymond... allow me.

This is Atron High School's star wrestler

Hank Grillo, A.K.A. Nothing.

This is Sandy Taylor

captain of the varsity cheerleading team.

And this is Joey Greene.

His dad owns all the used-car dealerships

in the tri-county area.

Thanks, Joey.

( People talking )

( Girls giggling )

Looks like you're not the only one

who knows everyone.

Boy: Dump it over there, man.

( Music playing, people talking )

Mrs. Mack: George, I've been thinking...

The next time we go on vacation

you should bring your printer.

Don't worry.

Once I get the new data from scooter

I can input it into the computer

and send the info to Danielle

with my approval.

Then... I can relax a little.

( Cracking knuckles )

Atron ( Next door ): You call yourself a trained masseuse?

This is torture!

Ahh!

( Slapping )

( Mr. Mack grunts )

I'm dead.

Annie's going to kill me.

Then, my parents are going to kill me.

It's not your fault.

You can explain how it really happened.

It's not like you sent invitations.

Did you see the look on her face

when you showed up?

Totally clueless.

Gee, I wonder who did.

Alex: Enjoying yourself?

Kelly: Alex... uh, we were just talking about you.

That's about the only honest thing you've said today.

Excuse me?

Don't play dumb, Kelly.

I know you planned this.

After everything you've done to me

I still gave you one more chance.

How could you do something like this?

That's what I'd like to know.

( Piano playing softly )

( Pager beeping )

Oh... oh... Oh...

Honey... would you

excuse me for a minute?

George Mack.

You've got a call for me?

Oh.

Scooter?

Oh... thank God.

Okay, tell me what you've got.

Uh-huh.

Very interesting.

I see.

Great!

Hello? Hello, Scooter?

You still there?

Oh.

I thought I lost you

for a second there.

What?

What?!

You've got who on the other line?

Gentlemen... I'm talking

with our research facility, right now.

Please be patient.

I'm expecting results any second.

( Whispering ): Kramer! Where's Mack?!

I need results now!

Where?

Funny how he always seems to be in the men's room

instead of the lab.

You tell Mack I will deal with him later.

Not to worry, gentlemen.

I've been assured that results are on their way.

Shall we?

Scooter: George, are you there? George?

I'd say she was more than upset, Scooter...

She was right behind me.

Yeah, I better go.

Bye.

Robyn: Ow!

That would be my foot!

Are you okay?

Please remind me

to never wear open-toe shoes again

around basketball players?

This is unbelievable.

I mean, I cannot move, okay?

Excuse me, excuse me!

Hello? Hello, up there.

It's no use.

We're trapped in.

No one's ever going to see us again.

So let me get this straight.

After being in detention together

you and Kelly become... "Friends"?

Well, not exactly friends.

You invite her to hang out.

Ray and Louis and Robyn and Nicole...

They all stop by to say hello.

Well, just to make sure everything was cool with Kelly.

Well, apparently, it wasn't

because every kid in Paradise Valley

is making themselves at home here.

How could you let this happen?

What are we going to do?

What do you mean, "we"?

I know you're upset

but this is not my fault.

It's not like I sent out invitations.

I was set up.

Come on, Annie.

I need your help.

Okay.

What we need is a distraction.

Do you think you can get to the fuse box?

What for?

Use your powers

to cause a surge in the circuit breakers.

Once there's an electrical malfunction

I'll take care of the rest.

Okay.

( Dance music blaring )

Have any other ideas?

Hmm.

You can get to the garage through the heating vent.

The fuse box is right next to the washer and dryer.

( Electrical crackling )

Girl: What was that?

( Popcorn exploding )

I'm, I'm not scared.

I'm, I'm not.

( Gasps )

Are you scared?

Okay, what's going on?

( Whirring )

( Ice cubes clattering )

( Whirring, clattering )

( Dance music distorts)

( People talking )

What's going on?

Boy: Whoa.

Boy 2: Yo, what's with the lights?

Girl: Let's party!

Um, everybody remain calm.

We're having some electrical problems.

I turned off the appliances to deal with it but...

Everything should be fine

as long as you don't turn anything back on.

( Music playing, people talking )

( Music stops )

Boy: I'm out of here.

Girl: Let's go to another party.

Hey, wait.

Hey, guys, don't leave.

( Groans )

( Gurgling )

Not so fast, Kelly.

I think you owe me an apology.

For...?

For totally using me?

I'm sorry you feel that way, Alex.

I was trying to help you.

Give you a chance to meet some cool people.

I mean, it's not like you

would normally have friends like these.

Kelly, I would never want friends like these.

( Sighs )

Are you okay?

Yeah.

I don't think there'll be any more surprise parties

at the Mack house.

Probably a good thing

considering all these electrical problems.

( Grunts )

What happened to the party?

Hey... where were you guys?

I haven't seen you since the party began.

Um, we were kind of trapped in the kitchen.

Kind of?

I'll be lucky if I can even limp tomorrow.

What about this mess?

We can't leave you with this.

Uh, Nicole...

speak for yourself.

Um, excuse me.

I think you missed a spot under the coffee table.

Alex: You guys are the greatest.

Thank you so much for helping.

But I think Annie and I can take care of it.

Good!

Are you sure you're okay?

Yeah. Thanks, Robyn.

You're welcome.

You got everything?

Yeah.

See you later.

Bye, Nicole. Bye, Ray.

Bye, Al.

Bye, Louis.

Well... it's time

to put those powers to good use.

You have a lot of work to do

before Mom and Dad get home.

Mrs. Mack: I can't wait to go home.

This trip has been the most stressful vacation

we've ever taken.

George!

What's Danielle doing here?

I saw her yesterday in the lobby.

I didn't want to ruin our last night here so

I was going to tell you later.

And...

I'm going to deal with this...

Right now.

( Panting )

Miss Atron!

Mack!

What are you doing here?

( Panting )

I realized how urgently

you needed this information so

I found out where you were staying

and I rushed right over.

I hope you don't mind.

It depends.

Does it have what I need?

I don't think you'll be disappointed.

( Panting )

Gentlemen...

Looks like we have some negotiating to do.

Mack, good work.

You've really outdone yourself.

Maybe you should take a little time off.

You look like you could use it.

( Horn honks )

I think I just heard the car pull up.

( Vacuum running )

( Vacuuming continues )

This is cutting it close.

( Vacuum running )

( Vacuum goes off, light switch clicks )

( Clears throat )

Hi!

Hi!

Hi, girls.

How are you?

Hi, sweetheart.

Hey, look at the house.

It looks great.

We should leave town more often.

Annie, I owe you.

( Sighs )

Hmm.

Don't worry.

I know.

Nicole: So how did it go with your parents?

Fine.

I think they were glad to be back.

Hi, Alex.

( Giggles )

How could I have been so stupid?

Don't be so hard on yourself, Alex.

Hey, Alex, heard you had a great party.

Sorry I missed it.

A bunch of us went up to the lake.

Really? I thought you had to work.

Who told you that?

Kelly.

That's strange.

I told her we spend lots of time together.

I wanted to do something different.

That is strange.

( School bell rings )

I better get to class.

I'll... see you later.

Bye.

What's wrong?

You won't believe this.

I can't find my make-up homework.

I was sure I had it with me.

Hey, Alex...

I have an idea where your homework might be.

Captioned by Grant Brown