01x20 - Life and Death

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So, what do we know

about Theodore Snickering?

He stole a page from the Book Of Souls

and trapped us in the Escape Room.

He has the power to control minds

which the talisman protects you from.

And he's a snazzy dresser.

What? I'm just saying

not everybody can pull off a bowtie.

He also has a mystery board like Remy's

with all of our pictures on it.

If only we had his board.

Exactly. Then I could replace my picture

with a better one.

No. I meant because

I can't remember everything on it.

Oh.

You won't have to.

- Would you give me a hand?

- Yes.

How did you get this?

Let's just say I had some help

from the newest member of S.W.E.A.T.I.

Not a member, but I did buy the hat.

Erlic, thank you. You're amazing.

I just took some pictures

and had them blown up

so I could meticulously recreate it.

And, uh, I carried it in here.

So we're both amazing.

Check it out. Looks like Theodore's

been investigating us too.

There. Ah, that's better.

Huh. Hello, gorgeous.

Huh?

I can't believe Grim didn't tell me

anything about this.

She has got some major explaining to do.

So you and the Grim Reaper talk.

Do you also text?

I'm still trying to wrap my head

around all this.

I spoke to her once too. No big deal.

So, uh, where's your little buddy,

Carson?

Just when I need him the most,

he's at Piccolo Camp.

Which is why I'm deputizing

all of you into S.W.E.A.T.I.

Congratulations.

It's been a lifelong dream.

I'll, uh, also need

an initiation fee of $50.

And I quit.

Come on, GR. Where are you?

We need to talk.

- Hello.

- Don't you "hello" me.

You've been hiding stuff, GR.

Well, someone's in a bit of a snit fit.

Why didn't you tell me

about Theodore Snickering?

Why do you keep leaving me in the dark?

Francis Eleanor Ripp!

You know I can snit

with the best of them.

Middle-naming me

is not gonna work this time.

I keep you on a need-to-know basis

in order to protect you.

By not telling me anything?

All you had to do

was be open and honest with me.

I'm the Grim Reaper, sweetie,

not a greeting card.

So, what are we gonna do

about Theodore? He's onto us.

He's got a conspiracy board

with all of our faces on it.

I will figure it out.

But in the spirit of sharing,

you should know,

if we succeed, you will

no longer need your guardians.

Pretty and Scary will return

to the underworld.

What?

See? Not always so great

to know everything.

Now, butter your toast,

I'll tell you more.

Oh, hey.

I just saw Frankie talking

to herself or the toaster.

Either way, it's strange.

Now that you mention it, I saw Frankie

talking to herself

in the mirror the other day.

Might just be a phase.

You're probably right.

Though she did seem really upset

at the toaster.

So, what did Grim say?

A lot, actually.

Theodore was her first mishap.

And all the tasks we've been doing

are part of getting him

back to the underworld.

At times like these,

I'm reminded of what's most important.

And that is

I was right!

I knew Old Man Snickering

reeked of evil.

Everyone with the Snickering name

should be run out of this town.

Except ones named Erlic.

I I can't believe

my great-grandfather caused all this.

Frankie, I'm I'm really sorry.

Oh, it's okay.

Hey, no time for googly eyes!

Now, what's the plan?

- Grim told me to sit tight.

- Then we're sitting tight.

But I say we go to the mansion.

- Then we're going to the mansion.

- Just let the girl finish.

Letting the girl finish.

She also told me that

Theodore's hiding a page

from the Book Of Souls

with his signature on it.

If we can find it

and return it to Grim

She'll finally be able to take him

back to the underworld?

Does that mean what I think it means?

Yeah.

If Theodore goes back

that means you'll never see him again.

After what he's done to you all,

I can't defend him.

I don't know what Theodore's hiding

up his sleeve,

but I do know we all need

to be protected.

Erlic, give me your hand.

I

just need the talisman

so I can split it between all of us.

Oh. Uh, yeah, yeah.

No, knew that.

That's a good good idea.

Awkward.

The mirror you ordered has arrived, sir.

Wonderful. Set it by the fireplace.

Uh, a smidge to the left.

No, not that far left.

Does your team not know

what a smidge is?

It's slightly more than a tad, sir.

Uh. That's fine.

Now, leave.

Leaving, sir.

Is that the mirror?

Who's there? Oh, Christine.

How did you get in here?

While Grim was distracted,

I snuck a peek

at the Grim Reaper guidebook

and figured out how to pop

back and forth from the underworld.

Smart.

The student has become the master.

And the student

is bringing the master down.

Evil too.

So you said you had something

from the underworld that will help us?

I do.

Grim normally keeps this orb

under lock and key.

I can see why. It's so tacky.

What does it do?

It takes away her powers

and renders her helpless.

It's Grim's kryptonite.

I picked the right partner in crime.

I picked you, but fine.

I have to go

before Grim notices I'm gone.

As Grim would say, toodles.

Yeah, I need my own catchphrase.

This isn't working!

- How's it going?

- Not good.

Whatever this underworld rock

is made out of, we can't crack it.

We tried a hammer, melting it,

dropping a bowling ball on it.

Too bad we don't have

a bolt of lightning.

I think that can be arranged.

Erlic, you might not wanna

stand so close to her.

Why?

That's why.

Wait, you have powers?

Yeah. Wind, rain, lightning, thunder.

I'm basically a human tropical storm.

It's weird, I know.

N-No, that's like the coolest thing

I've ever seen.

You're the coolest thing I've ever seen.

Cringe.

- How'd you like a personal rainstorm?

- You do you.

Oh, Grim.

Are you there?

Hello, Theodore.

You made a very big mistake

bringing a mirror into your mansion.

Now, hand over that page.

Oh. You mean, uh, this one?

You tricked me once,

Theodore, but never again.

I am bringing you back

to the underworld right now.

What's wrong?

Trouble with your powers, Grim?

That's strange.

My zap doesn't seem to be working.

Something's off.

Could this be the problem?

Where did you get that?

I can't reveal my source,

but it's not from the mall.

You keep that away from me.

Oh, look.

You're frozen.

Boop.

I've always wanted to do that.

I think the best thing for us to do

is just sit Frankie down and discuss it.

- Let her know we're here for her.

- Right. Parenting 101.

Communicate.

Mmm. I'm so glad you agree with me.

That's marriage 101.

My baby's always right.

I really need to talk to you.

- Oh, that's great, honey.

- We're here for you.

Oh, I wasn't talking to you guys.

GR, where are you?

I wanna give you an update.

Frankie, is everything okay?

Never better. Why?

It's just that

Well, you're talking to a spatula.

Oh, this?

Just, um

I'm trying out for a school play.

I'm using the spatula

as a scene partner.

Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou?

Gotta go. Nothing weird.

Christine, put GR on. It's urgent.

I'm sorry, Frankie. Grim's not here.

She's on vacation.

Vacation? Now?

That doesn't make sense.

Between the Council and the mishaps,

Grim wanted a getaway

to rest and recharge.

Okay. And where did she go?

Whoops, gotta run.

The underworld is quite busy.

Fireworks season. Christine out.

Still needs work.

Look who has their own talisman

to protect themselves

against that no-good, rotten,

Old Man Snickering.

Oh. Sorry, Erlic.

It's okay. I'm just happy to help.

Now, it's my turn to give you

a bracelet to protect you.

And it's my turn to say "aww".

Cringe.

Okay, look. Something weird's going on.

Christine said Grim left

and went on vacation.

Aw, I'm happy

she finally took some me time.

Not when that heartless weasel

Snickering is still on the loose.

Oops. Sorry, Erlic.

It's okay.

Well, I'm not buying it.

I don't know where Grim really is,

so we're on our own.

Who's with me?

As long as we each have the talisman.

Then let's find that missing page

and return that horrible,

backstabbing monster

to the underworld where he belongs.

Oops. Sorry, Erlic.

I get it. You don't have to

keep saying you're sorry.

He really is the worst.

Not sorry, Erlic.

What? He said we didn't

have to say we're sorry.

Okay, so where would

Theodore hide something

his life literally depended on?

There's a safe on each floor.

All combos are set to 1-2-3-4.

Genius. No one would ever guess that.

Pretty and I will hit that up first.

There's the panic room.

Oh, plus his personal study.

And he's always been super strange

about his argyle sock drawer.

That is suspicious.

Yeah. Nobody wears argyle socks.

Nyx and Remy, start there.

Feet stuff? He also said panic room.

We've got exactly one hour

before Great-Granddad's done

with his daily steam.

- Ooh, I could use some steam.

- No.

Okay. S.W.E.A.T.I. on three.

One, two, three. S.W.E.A.T.I.!

Man, I miss Carson.

Let's go.

Frankie, you okay?

I didn't wanna bring this up earlier,

but if we finish this,

Grim's taking you both

back to the underworld.

I know you're here

as my guardians, but

you've become more than that.

You're family now.

I hope Mr. Snickering

has a handkerchief drawer.

Let's not worry about that

until we're done.

And for the record,

I only care about finishing this

because I want you to be safe.

I see you as family now too.

Ugh, feelings. Time to destroy Theodore.

Found something!

Never mind,

it's just Theodore's doodles.

Wow, he really likes to draw hearts.

Surprising for such a wretched,

soulless, vile human being.

Once you start, it's hard to stop.

I didn't know we were having company.

Granddad? I-I thought you were steaming.

Which I hear is very healthy

and great for the pores.

Oh, Frankie, that's not why I do it.

I steam to sweat weakness

out of my body.

Your skin looks very strong.

What in heaven's

That's the alarm on my sock drawer.

My argyles!

You didn't tell me

about all the stairs in this house.

Or the alarm on the sock drawer.

- Guess what?

- You found the Book Of Souls page?

Even better.

I peed in a gold-plated toilet.

Don't worry, I was super stealth.

I didn't flush.

Eww!

What? If it's yellow, let it mellow.

Ugh!

Come on, keep searching.

That's weird.

Theodore doesn't do reflective surfaces.

This whole house is full of weird.

Like this weird lady statue.

Grim?

What are you meddling kids doing?

Not using your gold-plated toilet,

that's for sure.

I'm just gonna look around a little bit

like a supportive, not snooping parent.

- Jonathan, what are you doing?

- Nothing. Definitely not snooping.

What are you doing here?

Also not snooping.

But since we're here

it won't hurt to look in one drawer.

It's not like we're gonna

read her diary.

Unless you think we need to.

Nope. We're cool parents.

See? Nothing. Your turn.

Just typical stuff.

Glitter pens, scrunchies

"Underworld contract"?

Okay, now we gonna snoop.

What did you do to Grim?

That's the Grim Reaper?

I don't know what you're talking about.

I ordered a giggling gargoyle,

and that showed up by mistake.

Never trust the Internet.

Stop the lying, Granddad.

We know about everything

you've been doing in this town.

And we know I fell down a manhole

that was meant for you.

- Hmm.

- How dare you?

I mean, we did become best friends

because of it,

but still, how dare you?

This is absurd.

Erlic, why aren't you on my side?

'Cause I can't trust anything you say.

Oh, fiddlesticks.

You got me.

But does it really matter?

You won't remember any of this, anyway.

Glowy eyes won't work on us.

Yeah, we all have

very cute matching talismans.

How do you like us now?

I should have known

you'd give them toys.

- Now, Scary.

- Stop!

I guess you forgot,

I've been to the underworld.

Uh, a little help here?

Pretty, quick. Heal Grim.

I-It's not working.

None of your puny powers

will work on her.

Thanks to my own toy.

And there's nothing you can do about it.

Spit went down the wrong pipe.

I knew I was right about you.

Uh, maybe now's not the time

to confront the evil man

holding that weird ball of power.

There's one thing

you need to know about me.

I always get the last laugh.

This might sound crazy, but

maybe we're stronger as a team.

It always works

in those superhero movies.

You'll never get

your precious Grim back.

But if it helps you feel better,

she will make an excellent addition

to my statue collection

in the west wing.

Not happening, Theodore.

We won't let you take Grim.

Yeah. What they said.

Focus all your thoughts

and energies on Grim.

What is happening?

Looks like someone else

might be getting the last laugh.

Jonathan, look.

It says here that if Frankie

doesn't complete

a series of tasks for the Grim Reaper

she'll go back

to the underworld forever.

No wonder

she's talking to kitchen utensils.

She's under too much pressure.

Mmm-mmm. Our baby's in trouble.

Didn't she say

they were going to Erlic's?

- We need to go.

- Should I bring the spatula?

Forget the spatula!

Okay, you've had your fun.

Now stop whatever you're doing

this instant!

Yeah, don't think they're gonna.

Sometimes when you poke the bear,

the bear pokes back!

Sebastian, do something!

To the panic room!

- Keep going.

- We're getting stronger.

Ah!

Not this time.

She's free. The Grim Reaper is free.

My sister's a bear!

Theodore Bartholomew Snickering!

Uh-oh. She middle-named you.

- That's never good.

- Time to fear the Reaper.

I owe you all an enormous thank you.

You saved me.

I'm forever in your debt.

I need you all to clear the room.

Now.

Not you.

Sit.

Hmm.

Mom? Dad? What are you doing here?

Frankie, we found

the underworld contract.

Why didn't you tell us

about all of this?

Jonathan, this might be better

in private.

They might not know about

We know.

And where is that

Grim Reaper, anyway?

'Cause I need to give her

a piece of my mind.

Mom, the contract

doesn't matter anymore.

I completed all the tasks

so I don't have to go back

to the underworld.

- Oh.

- Hold up. You went through my room?

Out of love, sweetheart.

Your father snooped first.

How about we make it up to you

with some "we're sorry" ice cream?

- Deal.

- Come on.

Are you gonna be okay?

Yeah, but I think

I need to say one final goodbye.

I'll see you later, okay?

I know this won't be easy,

but I'm here if you need me.

Thanks, Frankie. For everything.

Now, I gotta say goodbye

to that miserable,

wretched, despicable

snake of a grandfather.

You're right.

Once you start, you can't stop.

Well, I've lost the battle, Grim.

You win.

I'm ready to return

to the underworld now.

Good, because you don't have a choice.

You can't say it wasn't

a fun ride though.

Oh, I absolutely can.

Not at all a fun ride, Theodore.

But at least now

I can finally correct my first mishap.

Oh, Sebastian?

I need to ask you something important.

I'm going to be, well, relocating.

Would you mind taking care of Erlic

until his parents return?

It would be the honor

of a lifetime, sir.

Grim, may I have a moment

with my great-grandson?

To say goodbye.

A wee moment. And I'm watching you.

I tried to cheat death

but she caught up with me.

I'm sorry I let you down.

Just remember

everything works out

the way it's supposed to.

I'll keep that in mind.

One last hug?

Or first, but who's counting.

Time's up.

Now, where's my Book Of Souls page?

I always keep it close to me.

Very good.

Places to go, people to down-arrow.

Ah.

You lose again, Grim.

You don't have me or my page

from the Book Of Souls.

I swear

this evil laugh is gonna k*ll me.

- Erlic?

- What just happened?

- Where am I?

- The Underworld.

You're supposed to be Theodore.

Why aren't you Theodore?

Oh, that sneaky little Snickering.

- He swapped places with you.

- He did?

- Wait. Does that mean I'm

- Sort of.

Ooh, that's mishap number three,

isn't it?

That can't be good, Grim.

No, Christine. It can't.

I will fix this.

It's what I do.

Don't go anywhere.

Oh, right, you can't.

I guess we should pack up our stuff.

You know what?

You're not packing,

because I'm gonna ask Grim

for more tasks so you can stay.

GR. Hello? I need to talk to you.

I'm afraid you won't be

talking to Grim for a while.

Frankie? Is that you?

Erlic? What are you doing

in the underworld?

- My great-grandfather tricked

- Erlic Snickering,

do not interrupt me again.

As I was saying

No, I don't care what you're saying.

How do I get Erlic back?

That's between Grim

and the Underworld Council.

For now, you will communicate with me.

That is all.

Now, what would Grim say

if she were here?

Oh, right. Toodles.

Guess that's my catchphrase now.

What happened?

What did the Grim Reaper say?

That wasn't the Grim Reaper.

It was Christine.

Wait, if Erlic is there, that means

Theodore is still here.

We have to help Grim and Erlic.

We need to fix this mishap ourselves.

Remy, I can't believe I'm saying this

but we're gonna need

all the S.W.E.A.T.I. help we can get.

- Hmm.

- S.W.E.A.T.I. on three?

One, two, three. S.W.E.A.T.I.!