01x15 - Understanding Willow

[bunniefuu]

[Boscha] Too wiggly.

Too obvious.

Now we're talking. I think today
is a talons day. [roars]

Hey, girls. Time to bug out
at my birthday party.

Invite only. But you
witches are my VIPs.

Are these made
of real insect wings?

My dad spared no expense.
You only turn once.

You only turn every
age once, Skara.

Prepare thyself to do battle
like a human. Thumb w*r!

[giggles]
It's fun because it's stupid.

It's so weird that a
human goes here now.

Too bad she's already b*rned
her social life at the stake.

Any friend of Willow's
is an a*t*matic dork.

Ugh, Skara, why did you give me an
invite that was molting? Gross.

Give me another one.

[gasps]
An invitation to Skara's party.

- I want it. It's mine!
- I want it. No!

- It's mine. [grunts]
- [groans]

- Kid fight!
- Kid fight?

Kid fight!

Oh, my gosh, Willow, I am
so excited for photo class.

I can't believe you can make
pictures of your actual memories.

I'ma see me some baby Willow.

I'll admit,
I was adorable.

Don't eat that.
[groans] Whoa!

- [hisses]
- Hiss!

I can't believe she'd hang out with her.
It's just embarrassing.

"Look at me. I'm going on
a date with my ferns."

[laughing]

That could be anyone.

[Skara] Solid Willow impression, Boscha.

Amity, weren't you friends
with Willow?

I'm a Blight. We only
associate with a select few.

Keep annoying me though,
I'm happy to select fewer.

Oh, I could've sworn
that you guys hung out.

[groans]

All right, memory melon, let's
pick another juicy one.

Be careful with my brain.

Ooh. Who says
brain surgery's hard?

How's your work?

Note that some prints have
greater clarity than others.

These are moments that evoke
a strong emotional response.

All the colors of the brainbow.

But if you damage the prints, you'll
damage the memories themselves.

Be extremely careful.

Whoa.
Photo class is intense.

Oh, my gosh, Willow, you had
an awkward hair phase too?

I knew we were meant
to be friends.

Ooh, there's more.

[gasps]

[groans]
Hey.

I know you and Amity
have a history.

Wouldn't you feel better
talking about it?

No, I'd rather do this.

That's my motto after all.
"Out of sight, out of mind."

[bell screams]

If you won't tell me what she did,
I'll never be able to cook up a scheme

to make you friends again.

Luz, I get it.

But I don't want you
to do that.

No schemes,
no plots, no ruses. None.

Okay?
Now, let's get to lunch.

She never did mention anything
about shenanigans.

[Luz] Wait up!

I can't believe I made him cry.

Like, he's the teacher.

Hmm?

- Oh, no.
- Why do you look like you've seen a ghost?

Is there a ghost in photo class?
Are they cute?

Yup. Just a super cute ghost.
But they're all mine.

[Boscha] Ask if they any friends.

Willow, I'm sorry.
But I have to do this.

[blows]

- [fire crackles]
- Huh? Oh, no. No, no, no, no.

Um, uh...

Oh, come on!

Hey there, detective. Are you solving
a crime or about to commit one?

Sadly, this is
one problem crime can't solve.

My interview for journalism
class is due tomorrow.

I'm supposed to choose someone
interesting, accomplished, and noteworthy.

People aren't meant
to be all those things.

Curse your need for perfection,
Gus.

- Okay, buddy, okay.
- [sips]

So, Willow...
Whoa, are you okay?

When did it get so hot?

[gulps]

Uh, hi. I'm Willow.
Remind me of your names.

This is serious journalism,
Willow.

Clowning around
will get you nowhere.

I'm serious. Who are you?

I'll admit, this amnesia spin
has piqued my interest.

Gus, it really seems like
she's forgotten us

like her memory is...
[gasps]

Like her memory is gone.

Hexside free press.
What's going on here?

[gasps]

- Hi.
- You destroyed Willow's memories?

I saved as many as I could.

[groans] Why would they
make memories so flammable?

[Willow chuckles]

Have I always
had this crazy thing?

Blap. Blap.

[chuckles]

I can tell we're gonna be
good friends. [giggles]

So, this is the Owl House?

- Yup.
- And you sleep here?

When the night critters
allow me to.

So, you set
Willow's memories on fire

and erased everything.

Even minor damage
can have huge effects.

[grunts]
Ah, chair for sitting.

[grunts]
Huh? Oh. [groans]

Yup. Her brain's b*rned up
real good.

[Eda] Damage like that can change
everything about a person.

Willow may never be the same.

I got it!

Ooh, a furry fruit.

I'm gonna peel it.

What? What is happening?

Nap time.

[yawns]

- Sleep spell. [yawns]
- [Willow] Hmm.

I didn't cast it on you.

[yawns] Yeah, who cares?

Is there anything we can do?

There is one way. But it's terribly
dangerous and partially illegal.

So, you're
in the right place.

I'll send you into her mind
to fix the damage.

Be still, my fantasy-loving heart.

I have always wanted to do this.
Thank you, Boiling Isles.

It won't be easy.

You have a lot to fix in there
'cause it's a mess.

Yup. Whoever did this to Willow showed
unbelievable disregard for her safety,

downright despicable.

Oh, right, it was you.

Anyway, Luz,
who's going inside with you?

Maybe I could help.

I'm pretty good at getting
stuck inside people's heads.

This is somebody's brain,
not a night club.

Two, max.

I'm running out of time.
[groans] I'm in total free fall.

Must I turn to
forbidden sources?

[growls]
[screams]

Gus has a lot on his plate.

Amity,
you have to go with me.

Willow might not want me
in there.

You set everything in there
on fire. You have to help.

[sighs]
Okay, I'll do what I can.

All right. Bold choice, taking
the girl who caused the mess.

- [bell chimes]
- Wow.

When you're done, ring that
and I'll cast you back.

Oh, and keep an eye out
for her inner Willow.

She's the gatekeeper
of emotions and memory.

She might help you.

Now, here we go!

[screams]

[groans]

Where's her inner Willow?
Do you really think it'll help?

I don't know. We'll just have to
start fixing stuff on our own.

Hmm. Now let's see.

Hey, I found something magical.

I'm gonna put my face in it.

[laughs]

Luz. Luz!

I think I found the memories.
Let's go.

[screams]

- [whoops]
- [screams]

And welcome to Willow's
beautiful memory.

Lake Lacuna. This is where Willow
and I took swimming lessons.

The ash must be from the fires.

[gasps]
Our fort in the dunes.

One time Willow wanted to play hooky
from our swim lessons, so we built this.

Forts, hooky, Willow.
Can words get any cuter?

[Amity] We knew the swim teacher
would be on the prowl,

but Willow said she'd protect us
with an illusion spell.

What? It's like a little
doghouse for angels.

Wait. But something is missing.

There.

We're back.

I think fixing the fort
fixed the memory.

[Young Amity and Willow laugh]

Ugh. The seagulls
are back again.

Don't worry.
I'll get rid of them.

[Willow screams]

- Willow.
- I'm sorry.

I thought I was getting better.

Willow was a late bloomer.

I know. But now she's more
like a great bloomer.

This place is like a theater showing
her most important moments.

Now, let's fix some more.

[Luz] The photo that started it all.

Let's do it next.

Wait, uh...

You want important moments?
This one might be about a crush.

Hmm, don't mind if I do.
[laughs]

No one can give me the interview
I need except myself.

I'd rather die
than expose my secrets.

Then die you shall.

- [grunts]
- [Eda clears throat]

If you need an interview,
look no further.

Interesting? I'm a bad girl

living in a secret fortress.

I'm the secret.
Shh.

Noteworthy?
I'm public enemy number one.

Accomplished? I'm the greatest
witch who ever lived.

What do you think?

I think not. [growls]

If you're handing out attention,
I deserve it. Nyeh!

I will choose one of you.
But which one?

If you wanna get picked,
you'll have to impress me.

[Young Willow giggles]

[man screams]

[Young Willow screams]
I don't feel so good!

We don't need to see
how this one ends.

Yeah, Willow threw up a lot
that day.

That's when you knew
she was having fun.

Ew. I mean, aw.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah, I just...

I can't believe
I almost erased all this.

I really messed things up.

Don't worry. We've gotten
really good at fixing memories.

I won't rest until we've
got this all sorted out.

Repeat after me,

"We can fix this together."

Come on.

We can fix this together.

Heck, yeah, we can.

I know some of these memories
must be painful for you,

but what happened to you guys?

And why are you trying
to hide it?

I just...

[gasps] What's that?

Look, if you don't wanna
talk about it, just say so.

No, I actually saw something.
At least I think I did.

If you need me, I shall be fixing
this memory of a ball pit.

Wait, that's not...

It's eggs. It's full of eggs.
Why is this memory full of eggs?

Yeah, that one's hard
to explain.

Just give up, King,
'cause I got this.

You got nothing. No one turns down an
interview with someone this pretty.

[gasps] What?

If you want this interview,

you're gonna have to start
answering some tough questions.

Where were you born?
Huh?

What'd you eat for breakfast
this morning? What?

What's your greatest strength?

My decisiveness.

Wait, I changed my mind.

This will be the single
greatest interview

of all time.

So, if you want it,
you'll have to dazzle me.

The kid scares me.

We're getting pretty good
at fixing these.

[gasps]
Phew! Yeah.

And there's only
one last memory to fix,

the one you're
suspiciously avoiding.

Me? Avoid? No.

But let's skip it.

Where's Eda's bell?

Amity, you gotta
stop being weird.

We have to fix
all of them.

Unless...

there's something in there
you don't want me to see.

Look,
I'm not here to judge.

I'm just here
to help Willow.

Help? All you're doing is
prying into your friends' lives.

Well, did you ever think maybe
it's none of your business?

[sniffs]
Is something burning?

[both gasp]

Look!

[roars]

[both scream]

Hide, hide, hide!

[both gasp]

Oh, no.

That thing is burning up
all the memories.

Please call Eda.

I don't wanna be here
when it comes out.

How's that for interesting?

There's levels to me, kid,
levels I say!

Yes, that was nice.

No, it wasn't.

If you want noise,
I'll give you noise.

Why won't she answer?

Yeah, she's
not super reliable.

Run!

[Amity] Why is it
destroying all the photos?

I don't know.

That one hasn't been burnt,

or that one.

[gasps] Amity, that thing
isn't after any photo,

it's after you.

What?

[roars]

Run! I have an idea.

We can't go in there,
I'm in there.

Just trust me.

[both grunt]

Time for a swimming lesson.

[roars]

Whoo! Teamwork, baby!

Luz.

Are you
the inner Willow?

I was.

Love, sadness, fear.

I used to be a being
made of all emotions.

But ever since you set Willow's mind
on fire, all I can feel is anger.

Please, stop!

But Amity wanted this.

Every moment she touched,
I'm going to burn.

You're just hurting Willow.
Why are you doing this?

Still haven't
figured it out yet?

Then I'll show you.

You wanted to know everything,
right?

Then come take a trip
down memory lane.

You're saying it all creepy,
but I like the sound of...

[yells]

[grunts]

Where are we?

You said I was hurting Willow.

I was just finishing
what you started.

You have to get out,
Willow. Now.

- Wait, why?
- Because, because...

Is it because
I still can't do magic?

Amity, I'm... I'm sorry I got
us in trouble at the beach.

I just...
I can't get the spells right.

Well, yes that, that is why.

Because you're a weakling.

You can't do magic,
so I don't wanna be your friend.

Now, go!

Then you let your new friends
pick on her for years.

All because
you thought she was weak.

Well, now
I can erase all that pain.

After all, out of sight,
out of mind.

Amity!

Wait, please.

Before all this started, there...
there was something else.

[bangs]

[male voice] Amity.

What is Willow doing here?

She wasn't on the guest list
for a reason.

But she's...
she's my best friend.

Nonsense. Blights only associate
with the strongest of witchlings.

You may choose a new friend from one
of the suitable companions we invited.

But they're mean.

Just because you work
with their parents

doesn't mean
I have to like them.

Good children
don't squabble, dear.

Sever your ties with Willow,
and if you don't...

- Then we will.
- [gasps]

We'll make sure the girl
is never admitted into Hexside.

Now, go.
And try not to make a scene.

Willow, you were never
too weak to be my friend.

I was too weak to be yours.

I can't take back
what I've done,

but I can promise you this.

I won't let Boscha and her
g*ng pick on you ever again.

I'm not actually gonna rip it because it's
a real butterfly, but you get the gesture, right?

I do.

I think Willow should
keep her memories of you,

the good and the bad.

Me too.

Then, if it's okay, Amity and I
still have some work to do.

Oof! [giggles]

So, does this mean you and
Willow are buddies again?

I'm not sure.

Well, why don't we go see?

[pants]
So, who got the gig, kid?

Well, this has been the hardest
choice of my entire life.

But with the public
interest in mind,

the interview goes to...

Hooty!

- Hooty?
- Hooty?

Hoots!

Well, your performances
got me thinking.

What could create
such interesting people?

Only the Owl House itself.

[gasps]

Tell me everything, Mr. Hooty.

I've been waiting to hear
those words all my life.

Where to begin?
It all started...

I'm gonna do it. I'm gonna
bake that bird in a pie.

I'm gonna bake that kid
into a pie.

- [bell rings]
- Huh?

Oh, right,
I put people in there.

Whoa,
what went down here?

And where's Gus?
What did you do with Gus?

The kid's fine,
he's just dead to us.

Those are very mixed messages.

Willow, do you know who I am?

A friendly scarecrow?

Just messing.
I remember everything.

She's back, folks.
My girl's back.

I'm gonna hug you so hard
you'll never forget me again.

I remember what you did too.

What you did in there. I can't say
we're friends, but it's... a start.

Luz, question: How did Amity happen
to see the photo I hid in class?

[Luz] You said nothing
about shenanigans.

My first word was hoot.

My second word was hoot-hoot.

My third word...

[Gus] Hooty, you gotta
stay on track here, buddy.

Here's a song I wrote.

♪ Bored, bored, bored ♪

- ♪ Bored, bored, bored ♪
- Ah! I can't take this anymore.

♪ Here a hoot, there a hoot ♪

♪ Somewhere else a hoot-hoot ♪

♪ Hooty-hoot hoot ♪