02x09 - Direct to Video

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Previously on Jonas LA...

I know I'm your chaperone this summer,

but remember, I'm the cool aunt, OK?
You can tell me anything.

-Stella's gonna date Joe from Jonas.
-What?!

I'm calling your mom.

Hi, Mona.

You just pop up all over the place,
don't you?

You said that you'd tell me
the secret of being a director.

Just do it.

Just go out and do it.

Mr. Hug-snuggle? Do you feel like
something or someone is watching us?

I think we overdid it last night.

After the fourth slice of pizza,
it's all just a blur.

Dude, when one of us
breaks up with a girl,

we all break up with a girl.

I guess Vanessa and I
just weren't meant to be.

-Did you just step in chili?
-I knew I left it somewhere.

Morning, boys.

Oh, hey, Dad.
Hey, Frankie.

Dad, Frankie!

What are you doing here?

Uh, Joe, I never thought
I would say these words to you,

but are you standing in chili?

Yeah.

-♪ Yeah! ♪

♪ Hey! ♪

♪ I was sitting at home ♪

♪ Watching TV all alone ♪

♪ So tired of routines ♪

♪ The day goes on and on ♪

♪ So I pick up the phone ♪

♪ Call everyone I know ♪

♪ I say there's gonna be a party ♪

♪ Hit the music, here we go, yeah ♪

♪ You gotta live to party
Bust your move ♪

♪ Everybody's in the groove ♪

♪ Tell the DJ to play our song ♪

♪ Are you ready to rock and roll? ♪

♪ Gotta live to party
Bust your move ♪

♪ Everybody's in the groove ♪

♪ Live to ♪

♪ Party! ♪

Is this what you guys do all day,
just sit around and eat junk food?

Oh! Oh, your mom
won't let me eat these.

Oh, cheddar blasted!

Dad, we're actually doing great.
I'm actually starring in a movie.

Wait, are you guys
starring in a movie, too? I forget.

No, we're all just extras in
The Joe Show.

Look, I know you guys are doing
cool things this summer,

but it's time to get back
to the music, all right?

-Ideas, go!
-We can put some new songs online.

-Play some shows.
-We should do a new music video.

Music video, I like it.

Hey!

Ah, Macy!

You guys didn't tell us
your dad was coming.

-Hey, how are you?
-Hi, sweetie, how are you?

-Good.
-Hey, what about me?

-Frankie.
-Look at you all handsome and grown up.

-Really?

All right, band meeting, two hours.
Ready, break!

-Are we supposed to follow him?
-I don't know.

Yeah, uh, I don't know where I'm going.
Can I set up shop somewhere?

-We'll show you.
-OK.

Hey, Frankie, do you want
to hang with your dad

while I make some exciting business calls?

You guys have a lot of work to do.
Stella and I can watch Frankie.

-Really?
-Oh, yeah.

Thank you, girls.
Frankie, behave yourself.

-What was that?

Nothing.

That was nothing.

I don't know what happened.
It came on so fast.

I'll tell you what's not gonna happen:

you're not gonna leave this room
or get near me or anyone else

with those icky germs.

Yeah, but you have to take
care of Frankie.

So, that means
it's just gonna be me and--

Ohh!
My sick widdle Stella-bell.

-Hi, Aunt Lisa.
-OK, feel better.

Don't sneeze on my toothbrush.

Who likes jigsaw puzzles?

-Yay...
-It's gonna be so fun!

We got Per Chance.
This one is so fun.

And when you were a kid,
you loved Dopey Doctor.

Hey, Mace, can I run something by you?

Have you talked to, touched or been near
Stella in the last hour?

-No.
-OK, sh**t.

OK, so we're doing this new music video,

but I was thinking maybe
I would direct it.

Wow, that's awesome.
I think you should definitely go for it.

It's just that our dad
usually makes these decisions.

Well, I'm sure he'll support you.

This could be the start
of something really big for me.

I know.
And you'll be a great director.

Now can you say that same exact thing,
just in a lower tone and act like my dad?

Kevin, you're a great director.

Aw, thanks, Dad.
That means a lot.

You're welcome, son.

Now, can I run something by you?

Yeah, sh**t.

What's the best way to handle
your little brother?

Uh, let him play guitar, write songs,
do what he usually does.

Are you guys OK?
Are you arguing about something?

What?
No, not Nick.

-Frankie.
-Oh, oh.

Um, cookies when he's good
and noogies when he's bad.

-Thanks, dude.
-No worries.

Oh, and the other one
works on Nick, too.

-Hey, Macy.
-Frankie!

-What are you all dressed up for?
-You.

Me?

Oh!

Wow. Ha!
OK...

You know what I loved
to play when I was a kid your age?

-We're not that far apart.
-Oh, but we are.

Yeah, you know, we got
some board games or card games.

What I'm trying to say
is I've got mad games.

Lady's choice.

Ahh... yay.

OK, guys, band meeting!

Where's Kevin? Kevin!

-Sorry, had to get my book.
-Oh, good, you're gonna take notes.

Actually, I have something
to talk to you guys about.

Can it wait for just a minute?
Because I have got some amazing news.

Wow, Dad, I haven't seen you this excited
since we gave you that universal remote.

Oh, Uni!
He turned everything on.

All right, are you ready?

I have hired a director for your video.
And not just any director.

-Boys, I got McP.
-McP?

The bad-boy genius?

-His last video got like a zillion hits.
-Well, you know my Hug-snuggle video?

-It's doing really well, too.
-Yeah, and it's cute,

but back to business.
We are meeting with him tomorrow.

Everyone psyched?

-Totally.
-It's awesome.

Come here.

Let me show you this for real.

-Yeah, there's McP.
- Awesome.

-Look at that, Lady Gaga.

It's gonna be incredible.

Look what Auntie "Wisa" has for you!

-Ohh.
-Thank you.

Why are you talking to me
like I'm a baby?

I'm not, silly.
I'm talking to you like you're a cat.

Awesome. Um... so do you want me
to just lap this up then, or...?

-Oh, sorry.
-Thanks.

You know, the only thing
that makes me

feel better when I'm sick
is hot chicken soup.

Aw, then you're gonna love
my not-chicken soup.

No poultry was harmed
in the making of this. Mm-hmm.

-What's in this?
-Uh, tofu mash,

ooh, rendered nut barley
and boiled turnips.

Mmm, take a whiff.

Yeah.

-Mmm.

-That smells healthy.

Um, you know,
could I get another blanket?

Oh, absolutely. And, remember,
somewhere a chicken is saying,

"Thank you, Stella,
for not putting me in a pot."

You're welcome, chickens.
Sorry, plant.

We really appreciate you
squeezing us in, McP.

-Couldn't be more excited.
-Oh, I know you're excited.

I'm excited, too.

OK? But excitement is not
going to get this video made.

Want to know what's gonna
get this video made?

Not excitement?

No, it's commitment and vision
and genius.

-You know who's got all that?
-You do.

Exactly. And that's really
why I am where I am in this business.

In your bedroom?

It's temporary.
Where were you at 16?

-The Grammys.
-OK.

Well, now you're working
with McP, all right?

And I define cool.

- Phillip!
-Mom?

-I'm in a meeting.
- Do your friends want tuna fish?

No! Gosh!

Actually, tuna fish sounds kinda nice.

OK, anyways, with me you're gonna get
three things, all right?

You're gonna get heat,
you're gonna get exposure,

and you're gonna get street cred
in places that don't even have streets.

- Phillip!
-Mom, it's McP, McP!

- Are you wearing your retainer?

I cannot live like this anymore.

-You know, McP, if this is a bad time--
-No! No, no, no, no.

I heard the song.
I love the song.

All right, the concept hit me
like a bolt of lightning.

Now, here's what I'm thinking...

No, no, cut.
Cut the music. Cut it.

Guys, what's the problem here?
Hmm?

What's... your... problem?

McP, I don't think your concept
really fits our music.

Yeah, and these latex suits
are super sweaty.

You guys, it's called a vision.

OK? You know what?
Where's your dad?

He gets me.
Unlike my own father.

You know,
can we just have a minute, please?

Yeah. Yeah, sure.
I'll just update my status.

-You do that.
-This is bad.

I should have spoken up
when I had the chance.

What are you talking about?

-I wanted to direct this video all along.
-You did?

-Yeah, I had an idea and everything.
-Why didn't you tell us?

Well, I wanted to, but then Dad
hired Mr. McMama's boy over there.

What are we gonna do?

We made a commitment.
We have to follow through on it.

Well, then I guess we're gonna...

Finally.
All right, now here are your dance steps.

Got this idea when I saw a four-year-old
freaking out at a supermarket.

OK, OK, he wasn't four,
he was 16 and it was me.

But watch and learn.

Do it.

-Oh, boy.
-Macy?

Frankie!
Ohh.

You got me flowers...
from the garden that I just planted.

Thank you.
So, I hear you like cookies.

-You know the way to my heart.
-Oh, no, no, no, no.

Just your stomach.
Let's keep it at that. Ha-ha.

I bet you have a lot
of girlfriends back home, huh?

No one you need to worry about.

OK, OK, you know what?

Uh, I'm gonna be right back.
Why don't you just--

Make you a macaroni necklace?

I was gonna say have a juice box,
but sure.

"Oh, and then Boots was crying

because he didn't want to go
to the veterinarian.

But then his mom said,
'Listen, you have to go to the doctor.'"

- Stella?

Are you still sick?

I'll take that as a yes.

Macy, come in.

OK, I have a problem.

Frankie has a crush on me.

Ooh, tell me all about the guy.

-What does he drive?
-A bicycle?

-He's ten.
-Oh, no.

Oh, that's a very delicate age.

-You have to let him down easy.
-I know.

I tried, but he won't take a hint.

Did you tell him that you're dating Nick?

-Oh, right, your rock star.
-Aunt Lisa, Nick's a nice guy.

Oh, yeah, right, like your rock star, huh?

When will you girls learn?
Rock stars care about two things, OK?

Themselves and their hair.

You guys!

Just tell him about Nick,
and I'm sure he'll back off.

You're right.
You're right!

I mean, he won't want
to compete with his brother.

Problem solved.

And if that doesn't work,
there's always the noogie option.

Thank you.

And a five, six, seven, eight!

One, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight.

Two, two, three, four, five, six...
No, no, no!

I know Dad hired this guy,

-and we're trying to act professional--
-But this is not cool.

OK, this punk needs some tough talking to.

McP, this isn't working for us.

Oh, no, well, that's too bad, you know,
because for me it's just terrific.

-OK, no need for the sarcasm.
-Oh, I'm so sorry!

-I'm sorry.
-All I'm saying is

if we're gonna make this work,

we need to find a concept
that works with our style.

Your style?
OK, and what exactly is that?

-Not this!

Listen, if you're not smart enough
to get what I'm going for here,

then you direct it.

-I will!
-Yeah, I thought so.

OK, everyone,
let's take it from the top.

-What?
-You heard him. We have a new director.

And you're fired.

I'm fired?
I'm fired, huh? No one fires McP.

-Oh, right, I'm sorry.
-Yeah.

That's right, you're fired, Phillip.

-Ooh.

Mom!

-It's your show now, bro.
-Thanks, man.

I have a concept,
but I don't think this works for it.

-Yeah, I would hope not.
- Guys, I can't get this off.

Guys, I can't get it off.

Just calm... calm down.

Props, can I have some scissors, please?

Mmm, oatmeal raisin.

Yes, I thought we could
enjoy some together

while you and I have a very
important conversation.

Sure. Relationships are
all about communication.

Right.

Frankie, I think you are
a very, very sweet kid.

But I'm kind of going out with Nick.

-I know.
-Wait, what, you know?

-Everyone knows.
-Oh.

So, then you also know
that I can't be your girlfriend.

-Why not?
-Because Nick is your brother.

Then may the best brother win.

Frankie!

You're making this really difficult.

I mean, I don't know what else
to say except that--

Ewww!

-Are you OK?
-This is gross.

- Well, that's just rude.
-I'm sorry, Macy,

if you can't bake
a decent cookie, we're over.

Frankie, come on!
How about some chocolate chip?

Wait, what am I doing?

I'm free.

That is terrible.

All right, so the shot starts
over here with Nick and we're--

Guys!
Band meeting, now.

Just got a call from McP's mom.

She said he is so upset
he won't come out of his office.

-You mean his bedroom?
-Whatever.

The point is I hired him.

All right, and then what?
You guys fire him?

I'm the manager, all right?
When it comes to the band,

"we" always includes me.

You're right.
We should have included you.

-We're sorry.
-Yeah, it's a little late now.

-All right, who's directing this?
- Kevin.

Dude.

That's the other thing that we decided.

-I'm gonna direct it.
-You?

Yeah, from the start
I always wanted to direct it.

OK.

-Show me what you got.
-Yes.

All right, places everyone.

♪ Yeah! ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ I was in the background with it ♪

♪ Fading out of view ♪

♪ She was on the front lines, shining ♪

♪ The star of the room ♪

♪ I want to get closer
But there's nothing I can do ♪

♪ What a shame ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ I headed for the exit ♪

♪ Guess it's time to hit the road ♪

♪ I wish she was with me 'cause I ♪

♪ I just never know ♪

♪ I pull the car up
Thinking pedal to the floor ♪

♪ About to take off
and she opens up the door ♪

♪ She said
"Let's get going, we got time" ♪

♪ I can see that look inside her eyes ♪

♪ Yeah, and to my surprise ♪

♪ It was all green lights ♪

♪ Life's a crazy ride ♪

♪ So, get in the car and drive ♪

♪ Come on, now ♪

♪ Come on, now
Come on, now ♪

♪ Listen! ♪

♪ She said,
"Let's get going, we got time" ♪

♪ We got time
I can see that look inside her eyes ♪

♪ Hey! ♪

♪ And to my surprise ♪

♪ And to my surprise ♪

♪ It was all green lights ♪

♪ Life's a crazy ride ♪

♪ And you just can't think twice ♪

♪ So, get in the car and drive ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah ♪

-What do you think?
-Awesome job, Kev.

-We hired the right guy.
-What do you think?

I think you are a great director.

-Really?
-I'm proud of you, Kev.

Oh, thanks, Dad.

So, what you're saying
is I'm your favorite.

Why do you always have to go there?

-What's wrong, Dad?

You boys are growing up.

You know?
And pretty soon you'll be out on your own,

out of the house for good.

What'd you do with our room?

I didn't do anything with your room,

but you know how your mother
has always imagined herself

-behind a potter's wheel.
-Our room is a pottery studio?

Well, and my man cave.
We put up a wall.

-What?

You guys can use the dartboard
whenever you visit.

You do realize we're coming home
from vacation in just a few weeks?

Yes, I am just kidding.

Except about the potter's wheel.

It's right there,
but the important thing is

I love you guys... a lot, OK?

And I will always be here for you.

Ah, bring it in. Come on.

Oh, you guys are having a total "Joment."

Nobody move,
I just have to find my camera.

-Somewhere in here... OK.
-Cramping up here, Mace.

All right, OK.
One, two...

-The battery died.
-Oh, bummer.

No, no. Wait, wait. Hug, hug.

I can use my camera phone.
Huh? No?

Aunt Lisa, I was going to bring this
over later, but I was sh**ting a video.

I was in a video once,

crawling across a sports car
with a snake and two tigers.

-Hmm.
-Stella!

-Joe.
-Hi.

-Hi.
-Wow.

You don't look nearly as bad as Macy said.

Thanks.

So, I see you came to cheer me up.

Sorry.
I brought you chicken soup.

-From real chickens?
-Yeah.

Thank you!

I know how much you like
chicken soup when you're sick.

-Why do you smell like rubber?
-Tough day.

Kevin and Dad kind of got into this thing.

-Is everything OK?
-It'll be all right.

I just wanted to make sure you were OK.

-Yeah, I'm good. Thanks.
-I'll come and check on you later.

-Hey, Joe?
-Yeah?

Thank you... for the soup.

No problem.

Oh, that was really sweet of him.

Not so bad for a rock star, huh?

Huh, I wonder what his angle is.

Aunt Lisa.

I'm starving.

Well, enjoy the rest of your summer, boys.

-Have a safe flight.
-Come back any time.

Just call first.

Oh, hey, if you're wondering what
to get me for Father's Day, huzzah!

Can't get 'em in Jersey.

-What's up, Frankie?
-Treat her well, brother.

-What are you talking about?
-Macy can't cook, but she's a good woman.

I'll remember that.
Thanks.

See you guys.

Well, guys, I guess we're growing up.

-I guess so.
-Totally.

-It's the ice-cream man.

-Stop!
-Get him!

Where is he going?

Next on Jonas LA...

Montra wants to meet with me
for our next album.

He's like the greatest
music producer ever.

-I'm ready to receive your music.
-Here you go.

A compacted disc... perfection.

-Actually, that's not meant to--
-Let me hear your song.

-I don't know how to play this.
-You must be the famous Movie Brat.

-Just updating my blog.
-She could trash you and your movie.

I guess I'll just turn on the charm.

Whoa, what?! Boyfriend?

I just read something online.

-Is it Movie Brat?
-She posted something about you.

Me?