S5 EP20: A World Without a Body

There are kids in this world who are different, special.

“One of them found us, and became family.”

But her time, ran out. And now that girl is missing. (music playing) Hello! Is anyone here? Ridley?

Okay, not your first time as a stranger in a strange lab. Now, let's get our bearings here, shall we? But we are on a wide tropical.

And my back ain't never land.

But it just looks quite different, while more primitive. Come here, love. New morning happened to be here, would you? Is anyone here? My throat!

What about did I trip on? What is that? Why is that? Let's dig you out and see what we've got. Okay, yeah, spin it around. The company.

August is afraid you have indeed rewarded me again. Not only will you help me track down my dear friendly, but I'm going to have so much fun doing it. Hey, guys, everything okay, Monica? Yep, my mom and I just needed to talk.

Holiday, Monica asked if you could sleep over at our house tonight. A sleep over?

“I think we'll be fun to hang out. Talk some more.”

Sure, sounds cool.

And I just have a few questions first.

Yes, Mrs. Purcell. I don't think I've met your parents. Have I? Hard to say. You can even harder to explain. I'm sorry.

River in Sam. Holiday's parents are named River in Samantha. Your father is named River. Like the actor River Phoenix? It's more of a nickname.

Uh-huh.

I'm sorry, ladies, but I don't think this is a good night for a sleep over.

Mom! But it's Halloween, and I have to help your sister go through her candy. And plus, I have to work early tomorrow. No, holiday, why don't you have your parents call me and we'll set something up.

Oh, mom! It's time to leave now, Monica. Let's find your little sister and head home. Does she have to go? I mean, became to the carnival together.

James? Just saying. I'll call you, okay? Yeah, okay. Goodbye.

It was really nice meeting, uh, oh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh uh, uh uh, uh uh, uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh

It's an actor, we sure. Paladay? Paladay, can you hear me? Monica? I got it.

Her pulse is strong, respiration normal. It's like she's just asleep. Paladay? Wake up, Paladay!

“I think we need to get her to the first aid tent.”

Here, Katie, help me lift her into the chair.

No, no, no.

“It's okay, Monica and I can handle this.”

But I know the people who run the carnival. Yeah, and I'm sure they prefer you keep working. Madam for a tuna. Come on, we'll be fine. You got her, Monica?

Yeah, Mom. Let's go. Okay, come here. Come on, Katie. You can't just sit here.

Katie, what happened to her? Mr. Henry, I can explain. We can't just destroy it. I don't know how this happened, but I know this. It's coming out of your pay.

That's going to be a whole week's salary. Dry, too.

I'm never getting out of here.

That's your boss? Was? My boss, anyway. Why didn't fire you? He's also not going to pay me.

Madam for tuna has seen the future, and without that money, I'll never be able to find my parents. Your parents, is that why you're working here? Are they missing or something? Long story.

Don't worry about it. Oh, because I was thinking, if you need more money, I can help. You? How? Oh, I've seen how you run your operation.

You're pretty good, but what you need is a partner. You know, someone to bring in customers help you with the grift. Grift? I can talk anyone into anything plus.

I know a lot about electronics. Maybe I can elevate your special effects.

And what do you get out of it?

50%. No way. 25. What do you even need the cash for? I need to fix my bike plus.

I want to take a monocov for a nice dinner. I don't think she cares about that. Well, I care.

“And the truth is, it's not really about money for me.”

I want to know what's going on. Going on with what? Everything, who is holiday? What do you know about my future with Monica? OK.

If you help me save up some cash, I'll give you some answers. Then we've got to deal. Partners? Partners. And you can start by helping you fix my tent.

Where am I? You're awake. You're in my house. On my couch. OK.

And who are you? I'm Laura. I'm 11. Monica's my sister. And Laura.

My mom brought you home after you fainted at the carnival.

It's only like three blocks for our house. You keep blocking out. What's wrong with you, anyway? Never changed, Laura. What?

I couldn't understand what you said. I didn't say anything. Do you need help? No. I can sit up.

I think. My mom said if you black out again, you're going to the hospital. Can I tell her to call an ambulance? Uh, an ambulance came and I fell out of the big oak tree in the backyard. And Monica was riding along with the aunties.

Cool, huh? Don't worry. I didn't even break a bone. But I did hit my head. Monica says it explains a lot.

Oh. Anyway, the paramedic who treated me looked exactly like a grown-up Korean him. Uh-huh. And I, like, for real, almost fainted. Maybe that's why you keep fainted.

Did you see a hunk at the carnival? Uh-huh. No hunk. No hospital. I'll be fine.

You wouldn't happen to have a computer. Would you? We have that on the desk. Whoa. That is super chunky.

Let me have a look. Hmm. Uh-huh. I think this is a word processor. Ugh.

Whatever it is, it doesn't have internet. Internet? Never mind. Why do you look so sad? Ugh.

Long story short, Laura. I'm stuck. I'll fly in every way. Mom, we need a different pillow. This one is Laura's drool stains on it.

Even with a clean pillow case, we can't ask holiday to sleep on that. It's very generous if you'd let her stay in your bedroom. It's fine. I just, I wanted to be comfortable. Monica, what is it you aren't telling me about your friend holiday?

Huh? Is she, even your friend? Because you don't seem to know much about her. And she got awfully squirrely when I asked about her parents. Okay.

“The truth is, I don't know much about her.”

She's sort of appeared in that tent, but she's lost, and I want to help her. I had a feeling. Listen, I know how much you love a good mystery, especially a medical one. Every other girl your age has teen beat magazines in a picture of the new kids on the block, but your bookshelf is filled with scientific American magazines,

and photos of Jonah's song and Marie Curie and JP Wittier.

And I love that.

“But sweetie, holiday isn't our mystery to solve.”

I think we need to call the police. Oh, Mom, please!

Let me talk to her first.

I raised a big hearted daughter. I shouldn't be surprised she likes to bring in stress. Thanks for understanding. All right, you woke up. We were just talking.

I'm a guest. Laura was doing most of the talking. It was a good conversation. How on earth do I help this girl?

“Oh, Monica, how many times do I have to tell you not to leave your magazines on the floor?”

JP Wittier and his... Oh, no. Wait, it can't be. She looks like... Operator?

Operator?

Can you please connect me to Wittier Corp in Juno, Alaska?

Yes, hello, hello. I need to speak with JP Wittier. It's urgent. I'm sorry. No, you have to put me through.

No, it's tell him it's about his daughter. Adelaide. Blast it, Sam. Where's the rest of you? If this washed up on the beach after the blast,

the remains of this mess can't be too far. Where's Ivan when you need him? Oh, what's that? Yes! That should have leased up with the charging.

Surely I can figure this out. After all, I created this work of art in the first place. A little one day. Maybe if I just connect these wires here, I can't forget the hidden solar charging panel.

Yes!

“I think this should provide just enough power to turn it on.”

Things are about to get very interesting.

Never expected to be holding a head in my hands,

but can you hear me? Hello! Do you understand me? Maybe if I hold the head closer to the sun for charging purposes?

A last portable. And you him well? Yes! Yes, it's working! Your eyes are opening. And no, can you hear me?

Just chewed. Welcome back to the world, Adelaide. Where am I? Where? Where is my potty?

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