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It's a big day!

We got guests coming. And not just any guests.

The most important guests to ever visit any hotel now or ever.

Which is why I need you all to hide.

Questions? Stabby Paul?

-No. -No, you're not Stabby Paul?

No, I don't wanna hide. I'm proud that I'm spooky.

-As you should be. But-- -I also will not hide.

Ghost pride.

You're turning this into something it's not.

We hate what we did, but we love who we are.

All right, name your price.

Every TV on full volume for a month, unlimited channel changes.

Medium low volume, two weeks, one channel change a day.

-See you when I see ya. -Tell your friends.

Hey, guys!

Your new place is a hotel?

Welcome to the Undervale.

I just found out that's the name when I cleared the weeds from the sign.

I also found a bunch of boots. Ben, are you a size 9?

-He wishes. -I'm a large size 3.

Ah, you can grow into them. Come on in.

I'm sure it's better than it looks.

-By the way, first step's broken. -Oh.

Mom! Agh!

Second step's also broken.

Mm.

It's pretty nice, right?

Watch out for that.

Thirty rooms… that I know about.

An elevator that's only trapped me twice. And apparently, there's a pool.

Why apparently?

Well, I can't find it, but I smell it.

Wait, where's Esther? Esther!

We're inside now.

There's a peanut butter sandwich on the porch.

Oh, uh, I know. That's part of a, uh… A project I'm working on.

A peanut butter sandwich project.

Oh, it's so great to see you guys.

Ben, the last time I saw you, you were… Huh. The same height, actually.

I'm very overdue for a growth spurt.

-And, Esther, still into candy? -Who isn't?

How did you buy this place? Are you rich?

Let's just say gambling is always worth the risk.

-Cool. -Very cool.

Not cool.

-Mom, I saw a man's face in the fire. -Oh, that fireplace does that sometimes.

To be honest, this place isn't exactly ready for visitors,

but then your mom called--

Saying we wanted to help you fix up the hotel.

-So here we are. How about a tour? -How would you give a tour?

Oh! From me. Ha! Well, I'll try my best.

Still figuring this gal out. No one's allergic to bats, right?

You think I'm mad about this?

It's a school day.

I love being trapped.

And this is the kitchen.

Ooh, gas stove. Nice.

Nathan, why are there so many shackles in the kitchen?

I'm not sure. The hotel's been abandoned for a while.

Something about everyone fleeing in the night or disappearing in the night.

So, when's Ron getting here?

Oh, yeah, he may not come. He… He's really busy with work right now.

-So, you just came without him? -Kids, why don't you go outside?

And do what?

Kids don't just go outside anymore. We need more direction than that.

In that case, how would you like to help plan my new hedge maze?

I already started, but it needs that niece and nephew touch.

Oh, I don't really believe in mazes. I find normal life confusing enough.

Try anyway.

-Please don't bring up Ron. -Why not?

-You just can't. -But he's your husband.

-I know. -And Ben and Esther's dad.

I know he's their dad.

He is their dad, right?

-Peter Pocono. -Who?

From high school. Did you cheat on Ron with Peter?

Is he Ben's dad?

Oh my God. Ron and I are taking a break.

It hasn't been working for a while. My therapist suggested we take time apart.

That's why I called to stay with you.

That explains your breakup bangs.

What? I got these months ago.

They're a very dramatic choice. Who knows about this?

No one. So don't tell the kids.

Wait, so I'm the first person you're telling?

-Please don't make this a thing. -This is incredible!

-What? -I just mean we barely even talk.

And look at you now, confiding in me.

I'm just giving you context.

The context I need to mend your broken heart.

Should we hug?

Maybe later.

You're gonna be happy you came here. I'll make sure of it.

Kids? Nathan?

Abaddon?

Okey-dokey. My first note is that Uncle Nathan made a maze with no exit.

Also, I'm pretty sure the one hedge he planted is poison ivy.

Who do you wanna live with after the divorce?

Wait. What divorce?

Seriously, Ben? Why do you think we're here and Dad isn't?

Because he's out grinding while the other guys are sleeping?

Mom's obviously giving him time to move out.

And I know her journal says they're taking a break,

but her searches for new apartments say we're doing this.

Our mom and dad?

Mrs. Rock and Mr.--

I might go with Dad.

Esther, help! Something's got me, and it's not being gentle.

Attention-seeking. Classic child of divorce.

It's twisting my feet off my legs.

Ben, it's obviously just roots.

-The roots took my shoes. -It's obviously not roots, Ben!

Wait, you're following it?

It took my book.

Escaping into a cat fantasy world is the only way I'm coping with the divorce.

I still wanna talk about that!

Oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God!

Oh!

-Again? -Sorry.

-Do you know what's going on? -Hm? With what?

Ta-da! Best room in the hotel.

And don't worry, the gurneys may be old, but they're sturdy.

Sorry, why are we sleeping on gurneys in a windowless room?

-Can't we stay in one of the bedrooms? -I wouldn't recommend it.

But if it's a window you're after, ta-da!

You can't just say "ta-da" to make something bad seem magical.

-It's only for the weekend. -You're only staying the weekend?

-Is Ron moving out? -I didn't say that.

-So you're moving out? -No!

Good. You do not wanna move the kids during the school year.

-I don't wanna talk about this. -Now or ever?

Nathan, I just need to unpack.

Well, if you need help--

Anyone there?

And does that anyone know why our woods got bigger?

Huh?

Oh!

Oh, oh!

Never mind. We'll figure it out.

-Esther, I need to go back for new shoes. -Look!

Sharp Paw survived her fall into the gorge?

I hadn't gotten to this part yet.

Yeah, if you're mad about that, you definitely shouldn't look ahead.

Whoa.

What is this?

I'll tell you what it's about to be.

The grave of someone who shouldn't have messed with me.

Hey.

Just wondering where you guys are.

Uh, it's been two days, so…

Sorry. Totally my bad.

-Nathan, what is this? -Oh, funny quirk.

Half the rooms in the hotel have prison doors,

but I want my guests to have more of a "come and go as you please" experience.

You're actually thinking about running this hotel?

I'm not thinking about walking it.

Nathan, you don't know anything about hotels.

Also, you just told me you don't have any usable guest rooms.

Which is why it's so great that you're gonna help me fix them up.

What? Who said I'd do that?

You did, right when you came in.

Come on, that was obviously a lie.

I know. And now it gets to be true.

Let's get to work.

Hello? Family?

Nathan? It's the middle of the night.

It's not, but go back to sleep.

-What's going on? -What is this?

You don't know either?

No, I woke up from a nap, and my room was full of trees.

You got a nap in?

-Good for you. -Mom!

-Kids! -Stop pushing it back in.

I like it this way.

Everyone needs to talk quieter. This isn't just a black forest.

There are things in it.

Wait, black forest? I might know what this is.

Uh, guys?

We have guests.

At least they haven't figured out windows.

-Agh! -Run!

I feel like once you're sharpening sticks,

you gotta pause, zoom out, and really think about--

Shh, someone's coming.

It's just a kid. Why is he dressed like he's from the 1700s?

I'd actually say late 1600s.

Forget the stick. I've got an idea.

Mm.

Oof!

Hey there. Nice climbing.

Whoa, it's okay, dude. My name's Esther. What's yours?

Shy, huh? Hey, do you like candy?

Hm?

Mm. I've got plenty to share.

Mmm.

Now!

Hm.

Okay, truce.

Right, okay, let's see what we've got.

Okay.

Okay.

Ugh.

Ugh.

-You were right. -About your bangs? They'll grow out.

What? No. About not having any usable rooms.

Also, I found a concerning parchment in the front desk drawer.

"Rules of preservation and sustainment."

"Beware the east wind that bloweth from the west."

"Ring not the third bell, lest ye anger the sea."

"Honor the sentinel, that Pete be appeased."

Well, it sounds standard to me.

I'm gonna be honest. This place is a disaster.

But maybe we can hide enough issues so that no one notices.

Are we talking about the hotel?

-Or you and Ron? -Honestly, I'm not sure.

I knew it!

"If thou callest this place home,

feed life to the red lantern to resist the black forest."

Hey, has anyone seen a red lantern?

I'm more of a torch guy.

Coming down on your left!

Sorry, my left!

Oh, and now also your left.

Is this helpful?

Whoa!

-Guys, red lantern? -I've seen a crimson lantern.

We're on the move, people!

You're seriously a demon? Like a demon demon?

Oh, demon-demons are bigger. I'm a demi-demon.

Third class, full lava powers, partial immortality.

-Also, I have two umbrellas. -So cool! Ben, isn't this cool?

-I thought I killed someone. -Well, you didn't.

But now I know what I'm capable of. There is a darkness in me.

Oh God, is this because of the divorce?

Anyway, you destroyed my book.

I'm gonna need you to use your demon powers to fix it.

I am temporarily powerless, but for sharing your candy,

I owe you a great debt.

I can right this wrong,

but it will be a dangerous journey into a place I dare not go alone.

Wait, the hotel?

It is a site of great evil.

Long has the tall one with the hidden mouth attempted to lure me inside, but--

Okay, let's go.

Your mother is very cool.

Okay, we need one usable guest room.

Based on what I've seen, it's this or a room with a hawk in it.

Ah, that's Henry. He's very territorial.

But if he left, the possums would come right back.

I'll start hiding the claw marks. You find what that smell is.

So, what happened with you and Ron?

-I don't wanna talk about it. -Totally fair.

Was the break your idea or his?

Mine.

Why would he want to take a break from me?

So, it wasn't mutual?

It was.

I mean, you know, it will be.

Hey, I'm on your side. I've never been a Ron fan.

And not just because I lost all my savings investing in his waterslide business.

Wait, you don't like Ron? You gave such a nice speech at our wedding.

Before he took over to do a rap that was mostly his business ideas.

He rhymed "love you for all time" with "store to rent a mime."

Ugh.

So, why do you wanna take a break?

It wasn't just one thing.

He rented our guest room to a guy who says he's a dead man if they find him.

Then he lost the trucks, and now he's selling burgers from our kitchen.

He drives an ATV because his license was suspended.

Whoa!

He never remembers our birthdays. He's forgotten Esther at the mall.

Last week, he blew up our garage trying to invent a flammable energy drink.

Uh, but enough about me. How are you?

Ah, you know me. No problems.

Uh, where did all the furniture go?

I honestly don't know.

All clear!

-How are you fixing my book? -I don't need to.

Where once you had one book, I give you…

…five books. Huh?

Dude, I don't want a new book.

I want the pages back in my book.

And people in hell want sand.

There's this torture we do and sand makes it hurt less.

Guys, can we knock out one more board?

We're the same size. Figure it out.

I have the hips of an older boy.

Esther? How is this all clear?

Okay, we can split him three ways, but I want the ribs.

It's a book of magic. Look at this.

A spell of return for putting things back to the way they once were.

Is this real?

As real as the human spine gardens in hell's fourth circle.

There's a dark power in that book, but few can read the complex symbols.

Strand of hair, chip of nail, drop of blood, shell of snail.

Seriously, your mom is very cool.

It's in here!

-You lost your other arm? -It was already loose.

Hang on. This is that room we fixed up together years ago.

Aw, you remembered.

I mean there's no lantern in here.

Not if you push the door open, but it's a different room if you pull.

It's the lantern.

Wait, where's Abaddon?

Here!

-This was broken when I got here. -Now what?

Maybe we can put it back together.

Yeah, maybe we can.

Okay, the room looks good,

the path to the room looks normal, and the lobby looks

really nice.

What? Is there bat poop in my hair?

No, I'm just realizing this place could actually work.

I mean, you'd need help, but I see it.

So, can you start Monday?

-Okay, I didn't mean me. -Why not?

You're already making one big change.

Maybe it's time to be a little impulsive.

Yeah… Yeah, maybe.

You know what?

We have our first guest!

Oh God, that's not a car engine.

-Ron? -I'm so sorry. Totally my fault.

I'm sure you told me you were visiting Nathan, but I forgot. Mwah!

Look at this place. Beautiful!

By the way, I think I found a buyer for all my unsold waterslide tubes.

I know it's been five years, but I am gonna pay you back with interest.

-I'm not taking no for an answer. -I never said no.

That's my guy. This is great! Look at all the… Is that stained glass?

I gotta say, you are taking this time apart really well.

-What time apart? -What?

Ron, wait, how did you find me?

Uh, Nathan told me.

-Wait. What time apart? -Why did you tell him I was here?

I didn't know it was a secret.

Why doesn't he know you're taking time apart?

Wait, we're taking time apart?

Technically, when I said we were taking time apart,

I meant I was, and I didn't tell Ron yet.

-You're leaving me? -I don't know. Maybe.

I… I'm taking time to figure it out. You can too.

-I don't need to. We belong together. -You can't just decide that.

-You love when I just decide things. -I literally hate nothing more.

All right, I'm not counting this as our first guest.

Everyone ready?

You have tape?

Just tape the book.

Been a long time since I've been under the old wooden sky.

Let's do this.

"Tempus, recede."

"Nox, sile. Ordo vetus…"

…vetus redeat.

Forma fracta…

"…integra fias, sicut olim fuisti."

Per voluntatem meam.

"Per verbum meum."

"Sic fiat"?

Sic fiat!

-You left without telling me! -You leave all the time.

Last year, you took to sea for two weeks.

-Debt collectors don't use boats. -I have to go help my brother.

Sorry if you heard any of that.

Is that mirror bleeding?

Uh… No.

It's… mercury.

I should've told him. But I knew if I did, he'd talk me out of it.

He always does. He's the reason I haven't had bangs for ten years.

And do you think the bangs are--

I know they don't work! That's not the point.

I don't know what to do.

I don't believe you.

What do you mean?

I know we've kinda grown apart, but you're still my sister.

You always have a plan.

In kindergarten, you organized a fire drill before the school did.

-And it was better. -Theirs didn't use a buddy system.

I know that you know what you want.

Don't let Ron's slick talk derail that.

Okay.

I'll be right back.

-I don't see a way to light it. -Maybe it's a BYOC situation.

On the plus side, my barricade is keeping the monsters out.

"If thou callest this place home, feed life to the red lantern."

-Oh, I think the lantern needs blood. -Don't we all?

Haven't we given enough blood today?

You wanna rip my brother apart? You gotta go through--

You guys got Tomothy inside.

I have been pulling him out of that hole he lives in for months.

But every time, he bites me and runs away.

-Wait, your name is Tomothy? -I have many names.

-Is one of them Tomothy? -No.

-I had to call him something. -You went with Tomothy?

I am Abaddon.

Well, Abaddon, you are officially my first hotel guest.

And as such, you are welcome to any… And he's in the vents.

So how'd it go with--

Really good.

-Dad! -Mom said you couldn't come.

No, that was just a lie your mom told to surprise you.

So you're not getting divorced?

Ben, your mom wouldn't let me even if I wanted to.

Kathy, what happened out there?

And why is Ron wet?

I'm giving him another chance.

He talked you out of it?

No, I actually did the talking,

and then he drove his ATV into the lake to prove he was ready to change.

Well, what about co-running the hotel?

It was always a crazy idea. I mean, you'll be fine without me.

Just… Just take it one room at a time, and get the ATV out of the lake.

Katherine.

Giddy up. Let's go.

Yeah, Ron and I have more to talk about,

and… and the only room you have here has gurneys for beds.

Plus one mostly clean guest room.

Thanks for being here for me.

It really is a nice hotel.

I'm not being paranoid.

We used to be the same height, and now I'm an inch shorter.

Well, maybe one day being an inch shorter will save your life.

How would that even--

You forgot your tome.

Keep it. I've got a new hobby now.

Until we meet again.

Hear me now, tiny man.

You may have struck first, but I will strike last,

even if it takes a thousand years.

Okay.

Who was that?

Oh, just a… a local scamp.

By the way, I know your secret.

You're letting friends stay in the hotel.

The guy in the vest, the woman in the wolf mask.

You didn't have to tell them to hide from me.

I'm just glad you're not here all alone.

-Uh-- -Katherine!

Come on, it's getting dark, and I pawned the headlights.

Hey, Kathy?

I'm really happy you came.

-Bye, Uncle Nathan! -Bye!

Later, skater. Good luck with all your windows.

All good out here.

What are you gonna do without arms?

I'd be more worried what my arms are gonna do without me.

Now I'm worried about that too.

Looks like the magic black forest didn't do any permanent damage.

We've definitely seen worse.

So your blood worked in the lantern.

I guess you call this place home.

I guess I do.

Nathan, I'm happy we came too.

-It's headed for the shed! -I left tools in there.

Don't let it get a knife! That's my crazy arm.