01x11 - Streak Life

[bunniefuu]

Whoa!

Did I die again

but this time go

to breakfast heaven?

Your mom's on her

writers' retreat

so it's up to me

to keep you animals fed

and the house clean.

Yeah, but usually

when Mom's gone it's just cereal.

Well, this time

I'm going with the philosophy, WWWD.

"What Would Wendi Do?"

Last time, I tried

"What Would Jonathan Do."

Didn't work out so well.

Now, what else would Wendi do?

Let me check my list.

Frankie, how'd the history test go?

- Pass.

- You passed?

No, I just don't want

to answer the question.

Don't worry, I have

a chance to make it up.

Today, we're getting a big assignment

on Snickering Willows town landmarks.

Ooh, try to get the Schmeat factory.

Erlic still owes me a tour,

but he's been dragging his feet.

Oh! Well, that sounds painful.

He should lift them to walk.

I hope I get assigned

the boba shop.

I'm there all the time anyway.

I don't think that's

considered a landmark.

It'll probably be something

like a museum,

library, or a post office.

So, places no one goes anymore.

What? I go to the library all the time.

I'm sophisticated.

Dad, can I have my pancakes

with a chocolate chip smiley face

and a whipped cream nose?

As long as you leave me

a good review with your mother.

Should we put in the review

that we're 10 minutes

late for school?

Let's leave that part out.

Go! Go, go, go, go, go.

We're gonna have to take this to go.

Now, run!

Who's excited about

landmark assignment day?

Oh, okay, I'll answer.

I am!

So, for this assignment,

half of you will get

the name of a landmark,

and the other half will get

the name of your partner.

Here you go!

"Two-for-one nachos

at the sassy singles ladies' night."

Ooh, yeah, that is, uh, that's mine.

Here you go. Yeah.

I got Erlic.

Who'd you get?

Dio.

Abracadabra. Now, you have Erlic.

Nyx! Why'd you do that?

Because you and Erlic

have a connection.

What? I don't know

what you're talking about.

I know we're not in English class

reading Shakespeare,

but she doth be protesting, like, a lot.

Hey, Dio,

you're my partner.

What's our report on?

The water tower.

It's a tower filled with water.

Boom, report done.

Oh, I don't think

that's long enough, Nyx.

Oh,

this is gonna be fun.

Hey, so, it looks like I got you.

Great, I'm so happy you got me!

For the report, I mean.

Of course.

We'll report really well

on the report.

What exactly are we reporting on?

The Horatio Snickering statue.

He's my great-grandfather's

great-grandfather.

Oh.

How many "greats" is that?

That's a great question.

Uh, so, study date at my house?

Oh, well, uh, not a date.

A study-slash-hang sesh.

Let's not put a label on it.

I wonder where Mr. Aston is.

Who cares?

I heard if no teacher's

here in like 10 seconds,

- we get a free period.

- Ooh.

Ten, nine

Eight, seven, six, five

Sorry. Sorry, everyone.

I'm Ms. Rogers, your substitute teacher.

Um, yeah.

Mr. Aston isn't feeling well.

No, don't worry, he'll be back.

I believe his exact words were,

"I just need a break

from this awful place."

Now, uh, let's start

with chapter four, "Energy Sources."

Why's Grim here in person?

And why's she talking weird?

No black cloak, different accent,

smarty-pants glasses

What's she up to?

You two seem confused. May I help?

Grim, why are you here?

Oh, well I think children

are our future.

And I'm not grim, I'm happy.

Right, right.

Do you want us to get

a message to Frankie?

I don't know who Frankie is.

But I have a message for you.

Open your books to Chapter 4.

This makes no sense.

She must be talking in code.

Maybe Chapter 4

is really about Frankie's next task. Ha!

Nope. "Energy Sources."

If Grim's here in person,

it must be important.

I'm gonna text Frankie.

Ooh, not in my class. Phone, please.

Wait, seriously?

Very.

Wow, she's good.

Interesting. It says here that

"Horatio Snickering started

selling pots and pans

"from a pushcart when he was 11."

He had a business when he was 11?

I just had a turtle named Paul.

It must be weird living in a town

where there's a statue

of your ancestor.

Nah, put a hat and sunglasses on him

and he's just a regular dude like us.

Hey, you guys.

I made a little snack tray,

just like Wendi would do.

Uh, Dad, we're studying.

Ooh, what landmark did you get?

Hope it's a good one

'cause Frankie bombed her last test.

Dad?

Her mother and I aren't worried

because she's

such a good student, but I mean, wow

It was a bad grade.

- Let's find somewhere else to study.

- Yeah.

Remy, what are you doing in my room?

Uh, what are you doing in my office?

But now that you're here, Erlic,

I'd love to get that tour

you promised on the books.

Let's see. I'm free today, tomorrow,

and every other day after that.

Let's find somewhere else to study.

Finally, a little peace and quiet.

- We need to talk!

- Something crazy happened!

Grim is our substitute teacher

Stop!

Grim is here in Snickering Willows.

She's posing as our substitute

and acting like she doesn't know us.

Grim is here? In the flesh?

Can she even do that?

Wait, and did she say

she had a task for me?

Well, uh, no. But she said our task

was to read Chapter 4.

Then, I guess read Chapter 4.

Now, can you unfreeze time?

'Cause I'm kinda busy

on a study date.

Well, not a date.

A study-slash-hang sesh.

Let's not put a label on it.

The substitute's name is Grim?

Yeah, weird name, right?

Anyway, um,

I'm sorry my house is a zoo.

Why don't we work on our project

at your place tomorrow?

My place?

Okay, but just a warning,

my great-grandfather's

not the warmest guy.

He doesn't like company.

Or people, really.

He probably won't even

come out and say hi.

After today, that sounds perfect.

So, how'd the study date go?

- Oh, we didn't study.

- Ooh!

Because my family kept bugging us.

Oh.

Hey, Horatio looks a lot like Erlic.

Kinda, but Erlic has better shoulders

and softer eyes, and a cuter smile.

Don't you have a project

you should be working on?

Before we finish,

please hand in yesterday's homework

on the differences between renewable

and non-renewable energy sources.

She's really committing.

The pencil behind her ear

is a great touch.

Oh, excuse me?

May I have your homework?

But you're not a real teacher.

A substitute teacher

is a real teacher.

GR, stop messing with us.

How did you know my initials are GR?

We know everything about you, Grim.

Again,

my name isn't Grim. I'm Grace Rogers,

I'm from Dodge City, I'm a Pisces,

I have two cats and

Right now, I really wish

I'd finished nursing school.

Now, if you will excuse me,

I have real homework to grade

since I am a real teacher.

Oh, okay, uh,

we'll get on that homework.

- Our mistake, Ms. Rogers.

- Mmm.

Toodles!

Oh, come on.

I'm displeased you're having company.

I promise we'll be quiet,

and we'll stay here in the drawing room.

Fine. But whatever you do,

do not show this stranger

any other rooms.

The last thing I need

is some hootenanny in my hallways.

A Miss Frankie Ripp

is here to see you, sir.

Ooh, I've never been announced before.

Shocking.

We have a strict no cell phone policy.

- May I?

- Seriously?

His Lordship requests

the full attention of his guests.

For the record, um,

I'm not His Lordship.

But I am. Theodore Snickering.

And you're Frankie Ripp,

the girl who fell in a manhole

and lived to tell about it.

I should put that on a t-shirt.

Oh, what a wit!

I don't know why Erlic doesn't invite

his friends over more often.

Huh?

I'm so excited

to get to know you better, Frankie.

It's just wonderful

to have a young presence

light up the house.

We're the same age.

Quiet, you.

Now, where is Sebastian

with those refreshments?

If I know what teenagers like,

it's cucumber finger sandwiches.

Back in a jiff.

Well, my mind is blown.

Same! You have a butler?

My great-grandfather

is never this friendly.

He must really like you.

I mean, it's hard not to like you.

Because you're very likable.

If you like that sort of thing.

Where is Sebastian

with those finger sandwiches?

We should probably

get started on our project.

Yes, please.

Whoa, what's this?

This isn't mine.

Guess I'll drop it off

in the lost and found tomorrow.

Uh, no! You can't!

Uh, I mean you shouldn't.

Because I bought it for you.

- Oh.

- As a study gift.

But then I got embarrassed

so I stuck it in your bag instead.

Why? I'd totally wear this bracelet

and/or necklace. Thanks.

It's a bracelet.

Here, let me put it on for you.

Sebastian will be out

any minute with the sandwiches.

It's so hard to find

good butlers these days.

Tell me about it.

Hmm. Erlic, be a lamb

and get the doilies

from the upstairs linen closet?

Did you just call me a lamb?

Doilies.

Yes, sir. Be back in a jiff.

Oh, a history project?

Yeah, we're doing a report

on the Horatio Snickering statue.

- Oh.

- Do you know anything about him?

Of course I know

about my great-grandfather.

Horatio was a hardworking man.

He traveled by foot

in search of land to settle on.

When he saw the rich soil here,

he knew that this would

be Snickering Willows.

- Oh, great stuff!

- Mmm-hmm.

But enough about Horatio.

Let's talk about you.

I don't mean to be impolite,

but what was it like when you,

uh, how do I put this delicately

Died?

As an old man, I'm curious.

My time will come someday soon.

Oh, come on, Mr. Snickering,

you don't look a day over

Thirty-seven?

Oh, you.

I just wanna be prepared

for when I meet the Grim Reaper.

She'll come for us all someday.

She? What makes you think

the Grim Reaper is a woman?

Frankie, there's something

you should know about me

I'm a feminist at heart.

Aw. I love that.

Uh, but I don't know

anything about a Grim Reaper.

I just saw a flash of light

and next thing I knew, I was back home.

Found the doilies!

Erlic, your great-grandfather

is giving us so many details.

As you teenagers would say,

we're gonna crush this report.

What is happening?

Are you sure this is a good idea?

What if we're blowing Grim's cover?

She might get mad at us.

Then she gets mad at us.

Look, normal people don't

run around saying "Toodles."

- I'm gonna confront her.

- I'm right behind you.

Hello, Ms. Rogers.

Scary, Pretty. What are you two

doing here so late?

What are you doing here at all?

Excuse me?

No disrespect, GR,

but we've had enough.

I don't get what you're up to.

Did we do something wrong?

First,

that is disrespectful.

Wait, GR? Is it really you?

In the flesh!

Well, in the reflection.

Look, I'm trying

to get in touch with Frankie

and I can't find her.

Do you know where she is?

No, but if you're here

then how can you also be there?

- Not sure I'm following.

- Hold on, Grim

Psst! Scary, I need you.

Not now.

Look, I know that you're Grim

Excuse me. Can you

give us a minute? Thanks.

What are you doing?

I have Grim right where I want her!

And I have Grim right here!

Oh. Hey, Grim.

What was that you were

saying about having me

right where you want me?

It's crazy, we have a sub

who looks just like you.

Oh, a doppelganger!

Show me.

Are you mad?

I look nothing like her.

I am chic.

She's dressed for

a butter carving contest

at the state fair.

If you see Frankie,

tell her I'm looking for her.

And get your eyes checked. Toodles.

Ms. Rogers, we owe you an apology.

We're sorry,

and please don't

mention this to the principal.

I'm glad we wrapped that up.

Toodles!

I give up.

Oh. Nyx! Dio, my man.

Sorry, guys. Frankie isn't here.

Actually, we're here to talk to you.

The library doesn't

have much material on the water tower.

It's a travesty.

So, since you're

the resident expert on the town,

we thought you might have some info.

Might have some info, she says?

Dad, hold my calls.

This could take a while.

Oh, here it is.

My file on the water tower.

Please be careful with this.

Some of these are original

and old and really delicate.

I got ya, bro.

I knew in my heart

that was going to happen.

Are you seeing

what I'm seeing?

Whoa! A glorious water tower.

Uh, Dio

Uh, speaking of water,

I'm really thirsty.

Think you can get me a glass?

I know what you're going through.

I get thirsty too. On it!

Is that Old Man Snickering?

Yeah, and he has the same white streak,

just like Frankie's!

Why would Theodore have one?

I don't know but it's making

my SWEATI-senses tingle.

Oh, you should probably

have that looked at.

What do you think it means?

I have a hunch.

Pretty, Scary, can you come here?

Take a look at this.

See anything interesting?

Holy cow!

A pack of gum for two cents?

No. In the picture,

Theodore has a white streak,

just like Frankie's!

Wait, Grim did

have another mishap before Frankie.

Could it be Theodore Snickering?

So, you're saying

Old Man Snickering died

and came back just like Frankie?

That could explain

why the Escape Room

looked exactly like the real underworld.

Maybe he was actually there.

Then, Snickering must've

been the one who tried

to trap you and Frankie.

Oh, no!

Frankie's with Erlic at the mansion.

I bet they have a dungeon

with slime on the walls.

We've gotta go save her.

And then Horatio passed

peacefully in his sleep

at the age of 101 and a half,

with Hortense

and his seven children at his bedside.

What an amazing life.

Yeah, you never told me about him.

Well, except that he had smelly feet.

That do not run in the family.

This has been great.

But I should probably get going.

It's not about the feet.

Leaving so soon?

Oh, I'd hoped you'd stay for supper.

Our cook Millie makes

a mean Beef Wellington.

Whoa, Beef Wellington?

I have no idea what that is.

It was Horatio's favorite.

Yeah, stay. Think of it as research.

Okay, why not?

Uh, can I get

my phone back to call my dad?

Oh, no need.

You can use my private phone.

I'll let Millie

know we're gonna be three for dinner.

She's gonna be so excited.

Millie,

one more for Wellington!

And I'll go put on my dinner slippers.

Now, how do you use this thing?

Okay, I came up

with a plan to save Frankie.

Step one, Pretty goes around

the back of the house.

He'll be our lookout.

Step two,

Scary cuts the power.

Yes!

It's important we rescue Frankie

from whatever horror

she's going through.

Another finger sandwich, Miss Ripp?

The crusts have been pre-cut.

Ooh, thank you!

I could get used to this.

Yes. It's a delight for me too.

Step 12, I use my grappling hook

to get into the attic

while Nyx guides me

with night vision goggles.

Or I do this.

That was step 15!

Mmm.

Do I detect a hint of lemon zest?

Where's my sister?

I'm right here.

And where's your slimy dungeon?

Uh, we don't have a slimy dungeon.

But we do have

a pretty cobwebby cellar.

What is the meaning of this?

I don't recall inviting

four hooligans to supper.

Who you callin' a hooligan?

And what's a hooligan?

They rushed past me

before I could announce them, sir.

One of them kicked my shin.

Hey, your shin ran into my foot.

Frankie, you're in danger.

In danger of getting pampered.

They have a butler, a cook,

a phone with a cord

Stop!

Theodore has

a white streak like you.

We think he's Grim's first mishap.

He could be the one that trapped you

and Remy inside the Escape Room.

Erlic's great-grandfather?

I know Remy's always

been suspicious of him,

but now that I've gotten

to know Mr. Snickering,

he's really

just a sweet, misunderstood man.

Then how do you explain the streak?

I can't.

But there must be an explanation.

Unfreeze time and I'll ask him.

Uh, Mr. Snickering, while my friends

were researching their report,

they found this old photo of you.

It looks like we have

the same white streak.

Oh, I knew this day would come.

You've discovered my secret.

Ah-ha!

When I was a young man,

I was out in a storm

and was struck by lightning.

See, I told you

Wait, what?

Hence, the streak.

I think there's

a newspaper article over here

What's this?

Not yours, put it down.

Here it is.

Oh

"While sailing off the coast of Maine,

"Theodore Snickering

was struck by lightning.

"He's currently recuperating

at the family mansion."

And now that I've gone gray,

the streak has blended in.

Liar!

I'm sorry my friends barged in

and keep touching things.

Well, it was nice

getting to know you, Frankie.

Raincheck on that Beef Wellington?

That could be arranged.

Looks like someone made

a good impression

on my great-grandfather. Not me.

I mean, you always make

a good impression on me.

Anyway, I'll just type up my notes.

- And I'll type up my notes.

- And we'll combine our notes.

Totes to the notes.

- Bye.

- Bye.

Did you just say,

"Totes to the notes"?

I don't wanna talk about it.

Oh! It's a text from Erlic.

Yes! We got an A on our project!

And you hearted it.

I heart everything.

What'd you get?

I got a selfie of Dio

celebrating in front

of the water tower. And an A.

Usually, the person a few feet

from the door answers it.

Oh, Mr. Snickering! What a surprise!

Am I in trouble?

Relax, Jonathan.

This is simply a social call.

Old Man Snickering?

Oh, did I say that out loud?

Yes, you did.

I was just

bringing Frankie this dinner invitation.

That's so sweet.

Sebastian did the calligraphy himself.

The flower above the "I" was my idea.

Aw, thanks.

Will there be Beef Wellington?

You know it.

That's very kind of you, sir.

Bring leftovers.

And I believe you may have

dropped this outside of my factory.

Oh

Stop with your snooping.

You might not like what you find.

Cheers, Ripp family.

- Thanks for stopping by.

- Bye.

Wait till Carson hears about this!

Oh, so, Beef Wellington

is a loaf of bread

with meat on the inside.

Like a fancy hot dog.

Hello! Frankie, there you are.

I've been trying

to get in touch with you.

Where were you the other day?

Oh, I had a study date

with Erlic.

Well, uh, not a date,

a study-slash-hang sesh.

Let's not put a label on it.

I was at Erlic's.

You went to the Snickering Mansion?

You must never go

to Erlic's house again.

I don't get it, Grim. Why?

Because I make the rules

and you follow them.

It's Erlic.

Am I allowed to even talk to him?

Yes. Just stay away from the mansion.

Okay, good chat, talk soon.

Toodles or whatever.

Not so fast.

I'm concerned with how close

Frankie and Erlic are becoming.

As Frankie's guardians,

I need you

to keep an eye on her

or she will be in grave danger.

That's

the worst kind of danger!

From who? Is it Erlic?

Is it Theodore?

- Is it the butler with the bow tie?

- Hmm.

What's with the questions?

I'm not a help desk.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

I have a rendezvous in Dodge City.

Toodles!

Dodge City?