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00:00:01 You know,
00:00:04 Trouble's coming
00:00:07 Then I even tried to run away
00:00:10 'Cause I didn't even know
00:00:13 I was shocked
00:00:15 My world rocked
00:00:18 When I looked in the mirror today
00:00:21 I looked back and I heard me say
00:00:23 I gotta own it, breathe it
00:00:28 There's a hero in me
00:00:31 Is someone to rely on
00:00:34 Save the day
00:00:37 Out of my way
00:00:40 There's a hero in me
00:00:42 Is someone to rely on
00:00:46 Save the day
00:00:48 Out of my way
00:00:53 There's a hero in me, yeah
00:00:59 There's a hero in me
00:01:03 And our next book report is
00:01:13 Hey.
00:01:14 Well, my report is on Neal Morris'
00:01:19 Freeze-Dried Dreams.
00:01:21 All right!
00:01:25 Please tell me this is a joke.
00:01:26 Is this some kind
00:01:28 Freeze-Dried Dreams isn't due out
00:01:31 I know, but my dad is friends
00:01:34 at this paper factory where they make
00:01:37 So, well, here it is.
00:01:44 Well, read on, Mr. Zimmer.
00:01:50 Read on.
00:01:52 It all started at Thor Industries.
00:01:55 Tina was frozen with fear
00:01:56 as the ruthless Rudolpho had her
00:02:00 It appeared as if her only hope,
00:02:02 Agent Tripp Zoome,
00:02:17 Hey, Rudolpho.
00:02:19 Is it me, or did you actually get uglier?
00:02:22 Tripp Zoome.
00:02:25 Somehow, I knew you'd show up.
00:02:28 Cool evil-dude device, evil dude.
00:03:16 This isn't over, Tripp Zoome!
00:03:20 This isn't over by a long shot.
00:03:22 And once again,
00:03:26 and a humongous bash
00:03:28 while her parents are away
00:03:34 Bravo!
00:03:37 of what I can only anticipate will be
00:03:41 from Neal Morris, who, of course, is the
00:03:49 - Tripp rules!
00:03:52 Don't forget, read at least one book
00:04:01 Just when I forget how much
00:04:05 Well, like the book jacket says,
00:04:10 More like unbearable.
00:04:13 You just had to write
00:04:16 That's right, Zoomers, it's here!
00:04:19 The very latest
00:04:23 And let me be clear, it's Tripp-tastic!
00:04:27 Oh, brother.
00:04:29 What? I love that line.
00:04:31 You would. It's all about you.
00:04:34 Who're you talking to?
00:04:37 Nobody. I'm just really excited
00:04:41 I just can't stop talking about it.
00:04:43 I'm happy for you, honey.
00:04:45 I know you've been looking forward to
00:04:49 Yeah. You know,
00:04:51 and the Tripp Zoome parades,
00:04:55 - Triple-Zoome-Crunch.
00:04:58 It wasn't that bad, actually.
00:05:01 You sure it's okay that I'm going?
00:05:03 Sweetheart, he and I may be divorced,
00:05:06 but he's your father,
00:05:08 and I want you to spend
00:05:11 Okay. Thanks, Mom.
00:05:27 Neal.
00:05:30 What do you think?
00:05:32 To be honest,
00:05:34 but they think this will sell more books,
00:05:41 This is autographed, so you have it.
00:05:46 Thank you.
00:05:48 - Come on.
00:05:50 So, did you hear?
00:05:52 Tripp's last book sold
00:05:55 I mean, can you imagine what this
00:06:02 What?
00:06:03 Melissa, your daughter?
00:06:06 I know how she is.
00:06:08 She's totally psyched
00:06:10 Exactly. Which is why you have to do
00:06:14 to make this the best
00:06:16 Suze, come on.
00:06:21 Yeah. So don't mess it up.
00:06:24 - Hey, Dad.
00:06:33 You don't have to do this.
00:06:36 What father wouldn't want to go away
00:06:39 I am 150% yours.
00:06:43 Okay.
00:06:49 Yeah, right.
00:06:54 I promise you, Melissa, this is
00:06:58 You know, I gotta be honest.
00:06:59 I wasn't sure you were gonna
00:07:01 Melissa, when have I
00:07:05 Whatever. I'm just really excited
00:07:08 I bought extra bug spray
00:07:09 and a travel edition of Word Wham!
00:07:12 Word Wham! huh?
00:07:15 What? I know that look.
00:07:18 The camping, hiking,
00:07:23 We might need to think
00:07:27 You can't make a switch.
00:07:29 No, no, no. Of course, we're...
00:07:32 - Really?
00:07:33 It's just after we make a quick pit stop
00:07:37 - Dad, no.
00:07:39 the real Zoomers.
00:07:44 Look, all I have to do is show up,
00:07:47 and then it's you and me
00:07:51 - Just the two of us?
00:07:56 I think he means three.
00:08:10 Wake up, honey. We're here.
00:08:19 This is good!
00:08:26 These are my people.
00:08:29 I think that's the hotel right there.
00:08:38 - One night, right?
00:08:44 Look! Is that him?
00:08:46 That's Neal Morris!
00:08:59 Over here!
00:09:05 Welcome to my world.
00:09:12 Hi, how are you?
00:09:15 Yikes.
00:09:22 How Tripp-tastic is this?
00:09:23 Zoomers incoming!
00:09:30 Yeah, real fun.
00:09:34 - Morris?
00:09:36 Neal Morris!
00:09:42 This is, like, crazy, man!
00:09:44 Welcome to the little slice of heaven,
00:09:48 Thank you. Thank you very much.
00:09:49 So, we've got you
00:09:54 It's top-notch.
00:09:57 The royal treatment.
00:09:59 Let me take care of your bags for you.
00:10:05 Hey, Neal, sign my skull.
00:10:07 Be right back.
00:10:11 Don't mess this up for me.
00:10:13 Of course I won't.
00:10:17 All right.
00:10:19 - Neal Morris. Here you go.
00:10:22 - Thank you.
00:10:23 The package has arrived.
00:10:26 Good work, Shel.
00:10:29 - And Sheldon?
00:10:33 Lose the fake voice. It's creepy.
00:10:39 Why do you
00:10:41 Eyes on the prize, Sheldon.
00:10:45 - Got me?
00:10:56 Double Word Wham.
00:10:59 Bonus word score.
00:11:03 Okay. So, here we are.
00:11:05 Merv Kilbo's finest.
00:11:12 The presidential suite.
00:11:17 So? Do you love it?
00:11:20 What's not to love?
00:11:24 Welcome home, Neal. Welcome home.
00:11:31 Lava lamp.
00:11:33 Cool.
00:11:35 Come on, let's go!
00:11:36 In your third book, Zip, Zoome, Zilch,
00:11:38 Tripp finds his way out of
00:11:40 that he rewired into a laser, right, Neal?
00:11:43 - Actually, the...
00:11:46 It was his battery-operated toothbrush.
00:11:47 Yeah, yeah, battery-operated.
00:11:48 And he used it as a diamond drill.
00:11:50 - Laser.
00:11:51 - Laser!
00:11:52 - Laser. Laser. Laser.
00:11:54 You guys just excuse me.
00:11:57 Hello.
00:11:58 You! You... You're him!
00:12:03 In the flesh.
00:12:09 - Who should I make it out to?
00:12:12 Well, I mean, not the word "me,"
00:12:14 No, no, not "my name,"
00:12:18 Just sign it to Skunk.
00:12:20 "To Skunk, Neal Morris. " There you go.
00:12:26 - Floss.
00:12:33 Maurice.
00:12:36 Maurice, look! He signed it!
00:12:38 Would you stop jumping around
00:12:42 We are not here to get autographs.
00:12:47 Go. Go, go, go.
00:12:52 Okay, okay.
00:12:54 Surrounded by oddballs,
00:12:57 and with less a hold on reality
00:13:02 Whoa!
00:13:03 Big "whoa," little lady.
00:13:05 Pretty incredible rig, isn't it?
00:13:07 Made it myself, straight from the plot
00:13:13 And you did this because?
00:13:15 Because of the contest, newbie.
00:13:17 Whoever proves to be Zoome enough
00:13:21 "Zoome enough"?
00:13:23 Oh, yeah.
00:13:24 Whoever can show
00:13:26 wins the ultimate fan prize, the chance
00:13:30 and the opportunity to read it
00:13:33 Which would be so
00:13:36 Yes, it would.
00:13:39 I worship at your feet, Neal.
00:13:41 No need.
00:13:43 Another brush with danger!
00:13:45 The catchphrase.
00:13:48 - Floss!
00:13:53 And on that note, good night.
00:13:56 Good night.
00:14:00 I see you.
00:14:12 Hey, Dad, what do you think about
00:14:15 They have this restaurant
00:14:18 Wow, that's a cool location.
00:14:20 That could come in handy
00:14:22 Tripp battles piranha
00:14:28 What?
00:14:31 Honey, I'm a writer.
00:14:33 I'm always on the prowl
00:14:36 You act like Tripp Zoome is real, Dad.
00:14:38 He is real, to me. He has to be.
00:14:43 Forget it.
00:14:46 Tell you what. Why don't you pack,
00:14:50 I go pick out a contest winner,
00:14:51 we jump in the car,
00:14:53 - You mean it?
00:14:54 - Perfect.
00:15:12 Yes, yes, yes, yes. Well, well...
00:15:16 Mr. Neal Morris, will determine
00:15:19 - No.
00:15:23 - Floss! Floss!
00:15:25 I just want you guys to know
00:15:29 I'm staying right here with you!
00:15:33 And time for our next super-fan,
00:15:37 Come on up, buddy.
00:15:39 What's the matter?
00:15:42 You got something to say?
00:15:47 That is so much better.
00:15:49 Ow!
00:15:50 Watch where you're going, nimrod.
00:15:51 Nimrod? Very mature.
00:15:54 Although it does score you
00:15:57 Well, I always use
00:16:00 so you do the math, Einstein.
00:16:03 You're a Whammer?
00:16:04 Regional whiz. Two years in a row.
00:16:07 Very impressive.
00:16:09 Thanks. It's all about the vowels.
00:16:12 Yeah. Vowel power.
00:16:18 Well, I'd love to stay
00:16:22 but business calls.
00:16:25 Business?
00:16:28 Whatever.
00:16:31 Nice. You get her digits?
00:16:35 Well, I was going to, but it...
00:16:38 I cannot believe we're related.
00:16:41 Okay, whatever. I'll be in the van.
00:16:45 And by connecting the hairbrush
00:16:51 I'm able to recreate Tripp's
00:17:19 Cool!
00:17:26 Molar to Canine.
00:17:28 Distractor is loaded and ready to go.
00:17:31 Copy that, Molar.
00:17:35 Good work, Shel.
00:17:42 On my signal. And
00:17:49 go, go, go!
00:17:51 Roger that.
00:18:23 I found
00:18:28 oral care andlor dental equipment,
00:18:34 What is it?
00:18:36 Said the fat man with the nose
00:18:40 That's good.
00:18:45 How's camping?
00:18:47 It's great! Fresh air, beautiful trees.
00:18:51 And traffic? He did it again, didn't he?
00:18:56 Yeah, he did.
00:19:11 Calm down, everyone.
00:19:12 I'm sure it's just a ventilation problem.
00:19:18 - Mr. Morris, sir?
00:19:19 A moment of your time.
00:19:21 Okay.
00:19:27 Where is that kid going with our guy?
00:19:31 I need to get through here.
00:19:35 I just don't know why you
00:19:39 You never know, Deb.
00:19:40 Something might pop up
00:19:42 Whatever you say, Mel.
00:19:46 Tell your dad "floss" for me.
00:19:49 Sure, whatever.
00:19:51 So, you thought
00:19:54 You are thick!
00:19:55 It already is different.
00:19:58 You mean
00:20:02 You know, for someone
00:20:04 you really are a jerk.
00:20:06 Any minute now, he walks out that door
00:20:16 Dad?
00:20:22 The Tearjerker. And it works!
00:20:24 Yeah!
00:20:26 A 16-gallon dust bag, a juice extractor,
00:20:29 and an eight-horsepower wood chipper.
00:20:32 I've got to meet the fans
00:20:35 - I think that can be arranged.
00:20:41 Mr. Zoome, I presume.
00:20:43 Sabotage.
00:20:46 Spin him, spin him, spin him!
00:20:50 Yeah!
00:20:56 Hey. They...
00:20:59 Quit your crying, Skunk! We'll get him!
00:21:01 Okay.
00:21:02 We need some wheels.
00:21:05 Just like those.
00:21:07 Okay, calm down. It's gonna be okay.
00:21:11 Dad!
00:21:12 No one goes in
00:21:15 - But my dad, he's inside.
00:21:18 And it's not fumes, it's onions.
00:21:35 "If one chopped onion makes my mom
00:21:38 "think what 1,000 chopped onions
00:21:43 "He smiled, his perfect teeth aglitter. "
00:21:51 Big deal. So some geek had
00:21:54 Where is my father?
00:21:55 All we know for sure is whoever did this
00:22:07 Hey. Where are the tapes to
00:22:16 Are you kidding me?
00:22:22 Why couldn't he still be a dentist?
00:22:29 Central station,
00:22:32 Hi. Yes, I'd like to report
00:22:34 No, he's not missing. He was taken.
00:22:37 Who are we actually
00:22:39 My father. His name's Neal Morris.
00:22:42 He was taken by a bunch of kids,
00:22:45 Okay, okay. Here, calm down, honey.
00:22:47 Are you talking about the same
00:22:51 That Zoome fan thing?
00:22:52 Yes, yes, exactly.
00:22:56 Okay. 'Cause, see,
00:22:57 I've been getting a lot of crazy calls
00:23:00 you know, like, spies and robots
00:23:04 And we got a lot of work down here
00:23:07 so you've got to stop bothering me.
00:23:10 Hello! I'm trying to report a crime, here!
00:23:13 Okay, look. Here's the procedure.
00:23:16 You wait 48 hours.
00:23:19 then you come down to the station,
00:23:21 Okay? That's the system.
00:23:24 Well, the system is stupid.
00:23:29 What?
00:23:31 I'm just surprised.
00:23:33 Surprised? At what?
00:23:35 You.
00:23:37 You get this big shot at being me,
00:23:40 Are you kidding me?
00:23:42 First of all, I don't want to be you.
00:23:44 I would hate to be you.
00:23:48 Wow, kind of harsh. Don't you think?
00:23:54 Don't you have a super-villain to wrap
00:23:57 Nope. I'm all yours.
00:23:59 And it looks like you're gonna be
00:24:01 'Cause we both know
00:24:04 to get Neal back on your own.
00:24:06 Hey, this is the real world.
00:24:08 In the real world, 15-year-olds don't
00:24:14 You know what? You're right, 100%.
00:24:19 I guess that's why
00:24:44 He adjusts the disguise,
00:24:52 What? Every writer knows
00:24:56 Do you even know
00:24:59 Do you? Because I don't.
00:25:03 there is no such thing
00:25:09 Okay, careful.
00:25:30 - Is this Zoome enough for you, Neal?
00:25:32 What is that smell?
00:25:34 The cords are soaked in mentho-rub.
00:25:36 The more you squirm,
00:25:38 The Vapo Wrist Wrap,
00:25:44 This is kind of amazing. And painful.
00:25:50 - Come on, kids, get me out of this.
00:25:54 We're your worst nightmare.
00:25:56 Stuff him!
00:25:58 Dirty sweat sock. You wrote it, we do it.
00:26:28 Hey.
00:26:50 - Who's Melissa?
00:26:52 Let me just tell her that I'm okay.
00:26:56 Come on, guys. In Tripp of No Return,
00:27:03 Okay.
00:27:05 - Hello?
00:27:07 Melissa, honey, you okay?
00:27:09 I can't believe you did this to me, Dad.
00:27:11 What? I didn't do anything.
00:27:14 Everything's not always my fault,
00:27:16 - Floss, floss, floss!
00:27:18 Okay, here's the deal.
00:27:21 And as soon as he agrees
00:27:23 So why don't you run along and go play
00:27:27 And with whom am I speaking, please?
00:27:30 Why's that matter?
00:27:31 So I can use your name
00:27:35 Nimrod. Real mature.
00:27:39 Wait a minute. I know that voice.
00:27:43 Word Wham! guy! It's you!
00:27:46 You're Neal's daughter?
00:27:48 I guess vocabulary gene
00:27:50 Excuse me. May I say something?
00:27:51 - No!
00:27:53 Look, I don't know what twisted dream
00:27:56 but you're totally ruining my vacation.
00:28:00 Feisty.
00:28:02 I like it.
00:28:04 Okay. Just tell me where you are,
00:28:08 Tell you?
00:28:09 Hmm.
00:28:11 I don't think so.
00:28:12 Pine mist or lilac spray?
00:28:17 Floss.
00:28:20 "Pine scent or lilac"?
00:28:23 So, what's the plan?
00:28:26 Mr. Kilbo, does this town
00:28:29 Yes. Why?
00:28:33 No, no, no, bro. There.
00:28:36 No, no, no, there.
00:28:38 No, no, no, there.
00:28:41 Hold on.
00:28:48 Right there. You see? Yeah.
00:28:54 The girl!
00:28:59 You know, you gotta admire
00:29:02 You just had to get the hot wax,
00:29:04 It coats and protects.
00:29:07 All right. Drive around back.
00:29:09 Right.
00:29:18 This is the place? You're sure?
00:29:21 Yeah. This the only car wash for miles.
00:29:26 Hey, you mind
00:29:28 Want to make sure the Merc hasn't
00:29:32 Yeah, those Zoome kids
00:29:34 Yeah, go ahead.
00:29:46 Yeah, it's me. I'm at the car wash.
00:30:01 What am I doing?
00:30:06 My car!
00:30:13 Hit the brake!
00:30:15 Which one's the brake?
00:30:18 It's in the middle!
00:30:43 Found the brake.
00:30:46 Great.
00:31:15 "Word Wham! Made Easy. "
00:31:18 It's due today.
00:31:22 Give, give, give, give them to me.
00:31:27 What's the girl got to do with all this?
00:31:29 What's it matter?
00:31:46 What?
00:31:47 Your nose is smaller in the picture.
00:31:52 Way smaller.
00:31:55 Well, thank you, sort of.
00:32:00 You know, that book is due today.
00:32:03 So?
00:32:05 So, you have to pay a fine
00:32:07 - Are you serious?
00:32:09 - Yeah, right.
00:32:11 What, are all these books overdue?
00:32:15 Yeah!
00:32:26 Move! You've got to keep up!
00:32:28 I am driving as fast as I can!
00:32:30 Said his brother, with an off-key head.
00:32:36 That makes no sense!
00:32:46 All right, guys, listen.
00:32:48 and you're as Zoome as they come.
00:32:53 It's not really fair to them, is it?
00:33:00 All right, Neal.
00:33:02 Okay, we'll make you a deal.
00:33:03 If you show us
00:33:08 - then we'll let you go.
00:33:14 Setting a Splat Trapp is
00:33:26 You sure you don't want me
00:33:28 No, I can handle this part.
00:33:31 Cool.
00:33:33 So how does it feel? Exhilarating, huh?
00:33:36 I think the word is "traumatizing. "
00:33:40 Poor little baby.
00:33:42 Tell you what, why don't you go soak
00:33:44 let me handle the dirty work?
00:33:46 - Dream on.
00:33:48 Just get him, grab him and go.
00:33:51 Thanks.
00:34:04 All right, it's go time.
00:34:08 Hold on, little brother.
00:34:12 Let's do this right.
00:34:22 All right, very gently,
00:34:28 There you go. Nice. This will do it.
00:34:36 Get him, grab him and go.
00:34:40 You set it on any shelf,
00:34:45 and the next unsuspecting librarian
00:35:19 This is just perfect.
00:35:21 Melissa, you found me.
00:35:23 Found you? I thought I was saving you.
00:35:26 But apparently, you and the nerd patrol
00:35:29 - Yeah, we are having a blast.
00:35:31 I got to tell you, these kids are great.
00:35:35 - Yeah!
00:35:37 This is Sheldon.
00:35:38 He gets
00:35:40 And this spitfire's Andre.
00:35:42 And his big brother, Wheeze.
00:35:45 - Wheeze?
00:35:47 Okay. Listen, I think we got off
00:35:51 You think?
00:35:53 Okay, I know you're new
00:35:54 but can you maybe just lighten up?
00:35:57 Your dad's just trying
00:36:00 Really? Well, Wheeze, the thing is,
00:36:03 he's supposed to be
00:36:08 - You smell nice.
00:36:13 - What is that, cherry?
00:36:15 Cherry makes my lips swell.
00:36:16 Understandable.
00:36:18 Dad, we're leaving, now!
00:36:25 Sorry, guys, got to go.
00:36:28 See you.
00:36:29 Floss.
00:36:31 Honey, I'm sorry. Look, they took me.
00:36:35 A game?
00:36:37 It's kind of funny, actually,
00:36:40 All right, maybe "funny"
00:36:43 You just don't get it.
00:36:44 - Well, then... Then tell me.
00:36:48 I've been thinking about this vacation
00:36:51 I packed my suitcase weeks ago,
00:36:52 and then unpacked it
00:36:56 'cause I wanted everything
00:36:58 Just me and my dad, finally spending
00:37:02 Well, that's what I wanted, too,
00:37:05 Yeah, well, that's all great
00:37:06 until you-know-who comes along
00:37:11 "You-know-who"?
00:37:14 Tripp?
00:37:18 No, Dad.
00:37:20 Tripp Zoome is a pain in my butt.
00:37:23 Freeze! Police! Freeze!
00:37:27 Excuse us, Officers,
00:37:29 Right. Moment's over, writer guy.
00:37:33 Officer Skunk?
00:37:35 I love your books.
00:37:37 Wait a minute. I know you guys.
00:37:40 - You're not real cops.
00:37:42 You see the badge?
00:37:43 - I don't know, I don't have my glasses.
00:37:47 - A stapler.
00:37:53 Okay, cuff him.
00:37:57 - Oh, no, you don't.
00:37:58 - No, no, no, no, not you!
00:38:01 What? I just got you back.
00:38:03 That was supposed to be my wrist!
00:38:05 - Well, you snooze, you lose.
00:38:06 Okay, all right, cell phones.
00:38:08 Is this it? Come on, let's go. Let's go.
00:38:10 Guys...
00:38:11 ...one abduction a day, that's my limit.
00:38:12 Shut your trap and keep moving.
00:38:16 Guys, you should come see this.
00:38:21 This is what I call no está bueno.
00:38:27 Let's go, guys.
00:38:32 Hurry! They're getting away!
00:38:43 Hey, fellows, I think there's been
00:38:47 Yeah, ain't that always the case?
00:38:54 Don't lose them, Wheeze.
00:38:55 Quit riding me, Sheldon.
00:39:07 Central station.
00:39:09 Hello? Police?
00:39:10 Neal Morris has been stolen!
00:39:12 Hey, listen, kids.
00:39:13 You can't be tying up the phone lines
00:39:16 - It's against the law.
00:39:18 - Two goons took him for real.
00:39:22 I got at 1:25,
00:39:25 And then at 2:32,
00:39:29 saying that he was in a van,
00:39:32 with what they described
00:39:35 Well, mint flavored, and we're...
00:39:37 Listen, kid,
00:39:39 We're very busy down
00:39:44 And we're not kids!
00:39:49 Looks like it's up to us.
00:39:51 Let's do it.
00:40:30 Chalk this one up for creepy.
00:40:39 No. Make that creepy times two.
00:40:53 You live here?
00:40:54 The city's stupid enough
00:41:01 Really cozy.
00:41:06 Look, whatever it is you're after,
00:41:08 I'm sure we can work this out
00:41:11 - Really? You're sure of that?
00:41:12 - Yeah.
00:41:13 Sure you're just not hoping,
00:41:21 Skunk, hurry it up.
00:41:24 Just a minute.
00:41:27 "There's no turning back now," he said,
00:41:29 as he stood on the line
00:41:38 I'm scared.
00:41:40 Don't worry. It's gonna be okay.
00:41:42 Well, that, my friend,
00:41:55 I don't know about this,
00:41:59 Yeah. And you guys
00:42:02 That was really smart.
00:42:03 Hey. They were overdue.
00:42:05 All right, everybody chill.
00:42:07 We know every page
00:42:10 There's a Tripp Zoome solution to this.
00:42:15 Lady and gentlemen,
00:42:19 it's snack time!
00:42:24 Mmm.
00:42:26 That's good. That's good.
00:42:28 The part I love best is, there's no meat
00:42:33 All right, what do you guys want?
00:42:35 Come on. It always
00:42:37 Money, money, money.
00:42:38 Listen, whatever you're planning,
00:42:41 So, go ahead, send his publisher
00:42:45 - Not helping.
00:42:47 Don't worry about us, kid.
00:42:49 We always get what we want.
00:42:51 That is one thing we are very good at.
00:42:54 Okay! Here we go.
00:43:01 Look at this.
00:43:05 "Lights Out Lenny"?
00:43:07 It's a working title.
00:43:09 See, my brother, he has a gift.
00:43:13 Please tell me it's not cooking.
00:43:15 - A creative gift!
00:43:19 Of course, my writing's
00:43:24 But that's why you're here. Okay?
00:43:28 Keep him from making
00:43:31 Maurice stole an elephant.
00:43:35 That's true.
00:43:37 I did the crime,
00:43:39 But, look, look, look.
00:43:42 And with a little outside help, I mean,
00:43:46 So, you took me to read
00:43:49 No, not read, to fix.
00:43:52 - See, my brother needs...
00:43:57 You are really starting to irritate me.
00:44:00 And you really don't want to do that.
00:44:03 Look, my brother needs a real writer
00:44:08 Guys, look, in the best
00:44:11 even with the best writers,
00:44:16 Months? Years? I really don't care.
00:44:22 Because the way that I see it,
00:44:26 you're not leaving.
00:44:29 What? Stuck here, in this stink-hole?
00:44:33 Consider it incentive, sweetheart.
00:44:46 Chapter 1.
00:44:50 "The sky was dark
00:44:52 "and the man held the gun so tight,
00:44:57 - Cheddar.
00:45:06 - We're gaining on them, Vic!
00:45:08 Oh, boy, look at that car go!
00:45:11 Faster, Gordon, faster!
00:45:13 They're coming after us.
00:45:17 If he doesn't watch,
00:45:25 Oh, God.
00:45:27 This is so bad, my eyes actually hurt.
00:45:34 Well, every problem's
00:45:39 I mean, that's what you write
00:45:45 I've read the books, Dad.
00:45:46 I just don't get dressed up
00:45:49 and go to Zoome-cons
00:45:53 What?
00:45:55 Nothing. It's just that X309 is
00:45:59 so I think you'd look kind of funny.
00:46:04 Sorry.
00:46:06 Hey! You know what we need?
00:46:09 No, no, no, no, no... No way.
00:46:11 Dad, we have to get out of here.
00:46:14 those two guys out there,
00:46:16 Which is exactly why I don't want
00:46:22 Silly? We're back to that, are we?
00:46:27 How could I possibly have an idea
00:46:33 - Melissa, that's not...
00:46:34 it all comes down to this, Dad.
00:46:37 You care more about Tripp Zoome
00:46:40 Now, that... That is ridiculous.
00:46:43 - It is?
00:46:45 Then how come
00:46:47 How come I'm not a character
00:46:50 You? Sweetheart.
00:46:53 Characters are... They're dynamic.
00:46:56 They're capable
00:46:59 Tripp has three advanced degrees.
00:47:01 He's got encyclopedic knowledge
00:47:03 - He speaks 10 languages fluently.
00:47:05 Then what are my interests, Dad, huh?
00:47:20 Do you realize you missed
00:47:23 I wanted to be there. I really did.
00:47:25 Or how about the time I won
00:47:28 You won a writing contest? That...
00:47:32 Two years in a row, Dad.
00:47:36 Just own it, Dad. Tripp comes first.
00:47:41 I...
00:47:43 Forget it. I'm sorry I brought it up.
00:47:58 Cops! Moe! Moe, what do we do?
00:48:01 We get out while we still can!
00:48:16 Let's go, fast!
00:48:18 You know, Skunk,
00:48:21 Well, that's real easy for you to say.
00:48:23 Last time I checked,
00:48:25 and I'm... It doesn't matter what I am.
00:48:31 - That's my brother. Now, move it!
00:48:32 Move it!
00:48:37 Stake Out Fake Out.
00:48:43 Looks like you're gonna be
00:48:44 You, too, funny girl. Get in.
00:48:46 Yo, Andre, hit it again.
00:48:48 You got it. Track number seven.
00:48:55 Sorry, my bad.
00:49:00 Sounds like hundreds of them.
00:49:03 Get in the truck.
00:49:11 I got it.
00:49:26 So, Neal, what do you think
00:49:31 Yeah, well,
00:49:36 - you know, it's... Well, it's kind of...
00:49:38 Awful? I think the word is "awful. "
00:49:41 But salvageable, really.
00:49:42 I think there's a lot
00:49:45 Yeah, they're just surrounded
00:49:48 Okay, I mean, I admit,
00:49:52 But back me up on this, Dad,
00:49:55 It takes the reader out of the story.
00:50:00 Yeah. You know what? She's right.
00:50:02 And the plot is...
00:50:04 - There is no plot.
00:50:06 You just kind of have to
00:50:08 What did I tell you, Skunk?
00:50:10 This is the start
00:50:13 Now, we can get down to business.
00:50:19 What, write the book here? Like this?
00:50:21 Yeah, yeah. Just like this.
00:50:24 No problem.
00:50:36 My main man, Tripp, gonna give them
00:50:38 all the slip with the dental floss
00:50:39 Gonna show them who's boss
00:50:42 What?
00:50:43 I said, my main man!
00:50:46 My main man, Zoome
00:50:48 Yeah, he makes the ladies swoon
00:50:50 Okay, the first thing I suggest is,
00:50:54 I mean, you know, your first sentence
00:50:57 and yours just...
00:50:58 - Doesn't.
00:51:04 Stupid road!
00:51:12 Great! We're being followed.
00:51:15 It's those brats in the van!
00:51:17 Really?
00:51:29 All right, let's see what they got!
00:51:36 Guys, are we speeding up
00:51:41 Scary-looking, freaky dude!
00:51:44 Oh, God! What are you doing?
00:51:47 Dad!
00:51:52 It's the attack of the killer pants!
00:52:00 Now we're talking!
00:52:03 If there's one scratch on my ride,
00:52:15 Wheeze!
00:52:29 We got them!
00:52:42 Great. We're stuck.
00:53:00 So, what did you think, Neal?
00:53:04 Hey, those are just kids!
00:53:06 - Dad.
00:53:08 before you say something
00:53:14 Now what?
00:53:17 We're almost out of gas?
00:53:21 Hey, when you find a station,
00:53:24 Not my problem.
00:53:25 Hey, guys, come on. Be reasonable.
00:53:28 Hey, it's okay, Moe. I'll go with her.
00:53:30 What?
00:53:32 I mean, I'll stand by the door.
00:54:00 What are you doing?
00:54:01 - What? I'm cold.
00:54:03 Hey! Easy on the elbow.
00:54:07 You don't like me very much, do you?
00:54:09 Like you? Think like a writer, Skunk.
00:54:13 Well, maybe I'm the confused,
00:54:15 Did you ever think about that?
00:54:34 Hurry it up in there.
00:54:37 You wish!
00:54:38 Maybe next time, you'll think twice
00:54:43 And can you back away from the door?
00:54:48 Right. Sorry.
00:54:58 I'd kill for a comb.
00:55:00 I don't know,
00:55:05 What is with you?
00:55:09 I didn't sign up for this.
00:55:11 You don't get it, do you?
00:55:14 Get what?
00:55:15 I'm in your head
00:55:20 Come on.
00:55:24 - Do you ever think of that?
00:55:27 You think you know everything,
00:55:30 like I'm some child who can't figure out
00:55:38 Which is crazy, 'cause if you're in
00:56:19 No, we had to leave.
00:56:22 Yeah, no, I know that! Okay.
00:56:27 - Hey.
00:56:29 I swiped you some beef jerky. Eat up!
00:56:44 Sorry, I just...
00:56:45 Forget it.
00:56:54 I'm hot now.
00:57:02 Come on.
00:57:05 Where are we going?
00:57:07 The only way we can go.
00:57:15 This stuff is disgusting.
00:57:17 Maybe. But it's dinner.
00:57:19 So if I were you, I'd shut up and chew.
00:57:31 Guys, this is nuts.
00:57:33 My dad needs a real place to write,
00:57:37 Why don't you just take us back
00:57:39 At least they have a computer there.
00:57:40 No, no, no, no, no. I'm fine.
00:57:45 Guess what?
00:57:49 This is not working out.
00:58:01 They've been here.
00:58:03 The bathroom!
00:58:10 It's a page from
00:58:14 She circled the word "presidential. "
00:58:16 Well, how do you know it's from her?
00:58:20 Watermelon-flavored lip gloss.
00:58:24 Okay, everyone think.
00:58:28 Presidential, presidents,
00:58:32 They took her to a pickle farm!
00:58:36 No.
00:58:40 Presidential suite.
00:58:42 They're staying
00:58:44 I heard them when they checked in!
00:58:49 Yeah, well, guess it could be that.
00:59:07 - All right, everybody out. Let's go.
00:59:09 Never thought I'd be glad
00:59:11 Yeah, me, neither.
00:59:15 No one here cares what you think,
00:59:22 Freeze-Dried Dreams?
00:59:29 Wait a minute.
00:59:31 Well, don't get crazy!
00:59:38 But before, you helped me.
00:59:40 You were so good at finding your pop.
00:59:43 - Hey, don't you touch...
00:59:46 You helped me tell them
00:59:49 Now, take them upstairs to my pad.
00:59:50 - Our room would be better.
00:59:55 I have to go back to work.
00:59:58 Let's go.
01:00:07 Easy, there.
01:00:21 Retro-creepy.
01:00:22 Okay, come on, move it.
01:00:25 There you go.
01:00:27 All right.
01:00:30 And it should give you enough time
01:00:36 I just don't get it.
01:00:40 He's not making us. He's helping us.
01:00:43 He's gonna get my book published,
01:00:53 Usually, I just deliver the pizza,
01:00:57 Never delivered customers before.
01:00:59 - Hey, first time for everything.
01:01:01 By the way, the pizza is slamming!
01:01:04 Best crust in town.
01:01:09 - So, who wants some tunes, huh?
01:01:11 Yeah!
01:01:26 Thanks.
01:01:34 The Merv?
01:01:36 Looks like little Merv's got big ideas.
01:01:38 So do you.
01:01:40 Thanks.
01:01:44 - I didn't know you drank coffee.
01:01:48 Okay, okay, how's this?
01:01:52 "The drive-in snack bar
01:01:56 "filled with all sorts
01:02:03 Not bad, not bad.
01:02:06 When you first describe a location...
01:02:08 Try and help the reader know more
01:02:11 Imagine what it feels like,
01:02:14 Okay, okay.
01:02:16 "The sparkling palace
01:02:25 "And a short bald man
01:02:29 I heard that.
01:02:31 All right! Now, that's believable detail.
01:02:34 That's really good, Skunk, really.
01:02:39 You're pretty amazing. You know that?
01:02:42 Thanks. So are you.
01:02:56 Incoming!
01:03:01 Come on!
01:03:08 This is The Merc. How may I help you?
01:03:25 You just sign it to "Carl Janhansen,
01:03:28 You got it, my friend.
01:03:31 - Yeah.
01:03:34 Man, I can't wait
01:03:44 No. That's not an elephant, Officer.
01:03:57 Love is a burger and fries
01:04:03 You're the heartburn of my soul
01:04:06 Remember, good ideas get great
01:04:12 Do you even hear how you sound?
01:04:14 Why do you always have to talk
01:04:16 Fans like it.
01:04:19 Yeah. Just hope the fans like my idea.
01:04:23 It is a good plan, right?
01:04:26 Right. Asking you is the same
01:04:30 And I already know the answer.
01:04:32 It's another brush with danger.
01:04:35 - Floss.
01:04:37 That is such a lousy catchphrase.
01:04:40 Yeah, I know.
01:04:43 Work on that, will you?
01:04:52 I told you, pickle farm.
01:04:53 What?
01:04:57 I'm just saying.
01:05:01 In the book, Tripp breathes
01:05:05 held together by rubber bands!
01:05:09 No. No, that's not it.
01:05:11 But we know she has the book.
01:05:14 What would she do?
01:05:15 She's Neal's daughter.
01:05:19 The Signal of Strength.
01:05:20 - What?
01:05:23 The big climax from
01:05:25 After he gets stuck
01:05:27 SCUM agents take him prisoner...
01:05:29 And Tripp creates a signal that leads
01:05:32 - She's brilliant.
01:05:34 if you don't ask her out, I will.
01:05:37 Now all we gotta do is find the signal.
01:05:41 Once again, you fail to strike even the
01:05:44 Tripp would never appear
01:05:46 in a community theater
01:05:48 Shakespeare gives him hives.
01:05:50 Folks!
01:05:51 Your grasp of my argument is as
01:05:55 waterslide Tripp slid down
01:05:57 - Zoomers!
01:05:58 - Way.
01:06:00 - Flyboy.
01:06:04 Thanks, bro.
01:06:07 Okay, I got some good news
01:06:08 and they both lead to the same place.
01:06:10 Neal's in trouble.
01:06:11 - Big trouble.
01:06:14 - Floss!
01:06:16 And Melissa.
01:06:19 Just what I need, clever kids.
01:06:27 You know,
01:06:30 Trouble's coming
01:06:33 Then I even tried to run away
01:06:36 'Cause I didn't even know
01:06:39 I was shocked
01:06:41 My world rocked
01:06:44 When I looked in the mirror today
01:06:47 I looked back and I heard me say
01:06:49 I gotta own it, breathe it
01:06:54 There's a hero in me
01:06:57 Is someone to rely on
01:07:00 Save the day
01:07:03 Out of my way
01:07:06 There's a hero in me
01:07:09 Is someone to rely on
01:07:12 Save the day
01:07:14 Out of my way
01:07:19 There's a hero in me, yeah
01:07:25 There's a hero in me
01:07:30 The Signal of Strength!
01:07:32 From the uprising plot
01:07:35 Dad, it's a good, solid idea.
01:07:37 I don't know. You really think it'll work?
01:07:49 I don't know.
01:07:50 I still have to figure out
01:07:51 But even Tripp says, "If you don't
01:07:58 You know
01:08:01 You did, when you were eight.
01:08:05 It was so smart, so innocent.
01:08:07 As soon as you said it,
01:08:12 Tripp? Wait, you're saying...
01:08:14 Melissa, where do you think
01:08:17 A writer is only as good
01:08:20 The ideas, the plots, the characters,
01:08:24 When you were born,
01:08:28 I hear whispering!
01:08:38 So I'm in your books?
01:08:41 Sweetheart, you're everywhere.
01:08:44 You're in the plot. You're in the humor.
01:08:50 You're my heart.
01:08:53 You're the reason I write, Melissa.
01:08:57 And I'd give it all up tomorrow
01:09:05 What's buzzing, cousin?
01:09:07 - It's coming.
01:09:09 Good. Thanks to that firestorm
01:09:11 sooner is gonna be much better
01:09:17 You know,
01:09:19 Why do you care what Skunk writes?
01:09:22 What, are you writing a book?
01:09:25 I'm kidding, it's a...
01:09:28 Look, I don't care what Skunk writes.
01:09:33 But my book.
01:09:35 I said a lot of things.
01:09:37 Wait, did you actually think I gave
01:09:42 Please. The back of that cereal box
01:09:48 Look, the whole plan was, I needed his
01:09:51 as a Neal Morris book.
01:09:55 The last Neal Morris book.
01:10:01 Okay, now we have a problem.
01:10:03 The last Neal Morris book means
01:10:06 and the last Tripp Zoome book means
01:10:09 That is not okay!
01:10:15 We'll talk about this later.
01:10:17 Having your father start
01:10:20 was just a way to get you fools
01:10:23 Talk about your "dumb thug" character.
01:10:25 Look, I'm not writing this book for you.
01:10:27 I think you will, big daddy.
01:10:29 Because until you do,
01:10:34 Lock the girl in the bathroom.
01:10:37 Moe.
01:10:38 we didn't sign up for this.
01:10:39 Well, you signed up for something,
01:10:43 for you, Maurice, and your little brother.
01:10:50 Just come with me.
01:10:52 Just come on. Just... Come on, just...
01:10:55 Here. Sorry.
01:10:59 Now let's discuss
01:11:03 All right, look, I'll do what you want.
01:11:12 No signal in my sights yet, Wheeze.
01:11:14 Don't worry, she'll come through.
01:11:15 And then, we strike.
01:11:21 Okay, think, Melissa.
01:11:48 Come on. Let's burn rubber, Dad!
01:11:52 Collectors don't actually care
01:11:54 just that it's you who writes it.
01:11:56 You're pathetic, you know that?
01:11:58 I'll keep that in mind,
01:12:12 I really thought I was doing right.
01:12:15 I just wanted better for you, not this.
01:12:20 It's okay, Moe.
01:12:23 You helped me meet my hero.
01:12:28 That's not so bad in my book.
01:12:32 "My book. "
01:12:34 This way!
01:12:35 Hey, hold up!
01:12:37 Barometric pressure rising.
01:12:49 Signal! I see the signal!
01:12:51 Move, move, move!
01:12:57 Guys! Guys, I can't see the signal.
01:12:59 I can't see the signal!
01:13:02 - Floss! Floss!
01:13:05 - Floss! Floss! Floss! Floss!
01:13:13 Hey, guys!
01:13:16 - Floss! Floss! Floss! Floss!
01:13:23 Floss!
01:13:26 All right, everybody,
01:13:29 That way, we control
01:13:32 You are so Zoome enough.
01:13:36 Super-stinky cheese bombs ready?
01:13:38 Ready!
01:13:46 Fire!
01:14:01 Let them have it!
01:14:14 All your cavalry's here! That's it!
01:14:17 Time to make tracks. I'll take him.
01:14:25 Move it!
01:14:27 Hurry up!
01:14:35 What's the matter, Merv? Afraid?
01:14:37 Of a bunch of sun-deprived
01:14:45 Eat grape juice, loser.
01:14:53 Come on! This will never come out!
01:14:59 Was that really necessary?
01:15:02 Floss!
01:15:03 - Go get her! Now!
01:15:07 You had better hope
01:15:09 No, you better hope.
01:15:11 All right, Zoomers,
01:15:13 No one gets in or out. Move!
01:15:15 - Floss!
01:15:16 All right, it's you and me.
01:15:20 Slow down! We won't hurt you!
01:15:21 Like I'm gonna wait to find that out.
01:15:24 How about a little Slip-Slap Tripp Trap.
01:15:50 Hey, guys.
01:15:52 Impressive.
01:15:54 - You got the clue.
01:15:59 So what do you think? Waxed or mint?
01:16:04 Now, come on, Merv, don't you think
01:16:08 No. Once we get to my car,
01:16:13 You know, Skunk,
01:16:15 I know. Just a bad guy, right?
01:16:16 How about a confused,
01:16:19 Come on, my dad.
01:16:23 Hand-holding. Finally!
01:16:35 Come on, guys, throw me a bone, here.
01:16:44 Charge!
01:17:00 - This is my last suit! Make them stop!
01:17:05 I just don't get it! Your plots are so trite!
01:17:23 Give it up, Merv. It's over.
01:17:28 Okay, calm down. I think there's been
01:17:39 We gotta do something, Maurice.
01:17:41 I know, little brother. I know.
01:17:43 I got it. Spin.
01:17:46 - What?
01:17:47 Like your life depended on it!
01:18:22 We're not so bad after all.
01:18:24 Floss!
01:18:36 Yeah!
01:18:39 Are you sure you're okay?
01:18:41 The best I've ever been, sweetheart.
01:18:53 All right! Thank you. Thank you.
01:18:59 First off, two mega-important
01:19:02 One, due to your amazingly
01:19:06 everyone here will receive a free
01:19:11 That's right.
01:19:15 Second, there's a little unfinished
01:19:18 the Zoome Enough Prize.
01:19:24 Knowing about something is great.
01:19:26 But putting that knowledge into action
01:19:31 that borders on insanity.
01:19:35 So on that note, please give it up
01:19:41 - Floss! Floss! Floss!
01:19:43 Sheldon...
01:19:49 What's up, Tripp fans?
01:19:51 And Wheeze!
01:19:56 Thank you. You know, guys,
01:19:58 so into these books, and
01:20:05 Good job.
01:20:09 You know, all that's happened,
01:20:12 I couldn't have done any of it
01:20:15 But you did. All of it, actually.
01:20:19 I may be the "who" your dad writes
01:20:25 Remember that.
01:20:29 We've got one more prize.
01:20:31 Without her, none us would be
01:20:36 She is my inspiration.
01:20:38 She is the reason I do what I do.
01:20:42 My daughter, Melissa.
01:21:10 - Floss! Floss! Floss! Floss!
01:21:13 Chin up, Moe. Time's on our side,
01:21:18 Skunk, that made sense.
01:21:22 And Dostoyevsky, he wrote some really
01:21:26 That's my brother. He's a writer!
01:21:35 - Hey, Neal.
01:21:36 Are you sure you can't stay
01:21:40 Sorry to get rescued and run,
01:21:43 but my daughter and I have a vacation
01:21:46 Ready?
01:21:48 I've always been ready, Dad.
01:21:51 Hang on, Melissa.
01:21:54 Here's my phone number,
01:22:07 - Go out?
01:22:09 Yeah, yeah, actually, that'd be...
01:22:12 Okay.
01:22:15 Anything. Anything at all.
01:22:17 It's gotta be a normal date.
01:22:19 No guys in weird costumes.
01:22:23 No police intervention.
01:22:26 I promise.
01:22:28 Yeah!
01:22:42 Bombs ready? Aim!
01:22:46 Fire!
01:22:55 This is just perfect.
01:22:59 Incoming!
01:23:03 Come on!
01:23:06 Eat grape juice, loser.
01:23:10 Come on! This will never come out!
01:23:17 Found the brake.
01:23:20 This is my last suit! Make them stop!
01:23:24 Merv Kilbo and his trusty ragtop