01x16 - The Game of Life

[bunniefuu]

Hello!

Grim? What're you doing here so early?

I have a very busy schedule today.

I'm hitting the ground running

- and no time for small talk.

- Oh, darn.

First things first.

Frankie, I need an update

on the talisman.

Have you gotten it back to Erlic?

So, here's the thing

So, that's a no.

It's not a no.

Okay, it's a no.

But I'm really trying.

Well, try harder.

We are out of dilly-dally time.

Okay. I'll get it back to him today

whether he knows it or not.

And Scary and I will be

right there with her

to make sure she finishes the task.

Actually, I'm bringing you two back

down to the underworld.

What? We've been doing

everything you asked.

Now you're going back on your word?

You're the worst Grim Reaper ever.

Darling. I'm just flashing you back

temporarily for a little business.

I mean, you're the best

Grim Reaper ever.

Nice save.

I'll flash you down when I'm ready.

You're bringing back Pretty and Scary?

That wasn't on the schedule.

Chrissy. Today must run smoothly.

The Council is coming.

The Council is coming?

That wasn't on the schedule either.

They want to meet with each of us.

So, we all just have to be

extra professional.

Oh, look.

The professionals are here.

There you are!

I need you to give

this talisman to Erlic

without him knowing.

I'd do it myself

but he won't let me get near him.

Happy to help, just one tiny question.

Why?

It's a request from Grim.

Are you in or not?

Say no more. Hit me with the plan.

Okay. Go over and say hi to Erlic,

then I'll cause a distraction

so he'll look away,

while you slip this into his bag.

Foolproof.

Wait. What kind of distraction?

I don't know. I'll think of something.

Oh! Hey, Erlic. How's it

Let me guess.

Frankie told you to do this?

Frankie who?

What happened?

You said "distraction!" Not

Hello, class!

I've got an exciting announcement.

And, to make it even more fun,

I'm gonna act it out

and then you can guess

what I'm saying.

Ooh, I know. The world is exploding.

Uh, uh, you're a dinosaur!

Uh, you just got a manicure

and you don't want to ruin your nails.

Okay. Can anyone else go? Please?

You're giving us a pop quiz.

Oh! Oh, ding, ding, ding!

Extra credit points for Erlic

for his wonderful charade skills!

My great-grandfather loves games,

especially charades.

He makes us play all the time.

Us against staff.

They're not very good though.

Oh. They let us win.

I have an idea on how to get Erlic

to talk to me.

My family loves doing game night.

I'll just invite Erlic and Peter

over to join,

then I can finally get him

to forgive me

and get the talisman back on his wrist.

Your life is super complicated.

And I'm not even in high school yet.

Ah. Pretty, Scary,

you're here to speak

to the Underworld Council on my behalf.

The Underworld Council?

Yes, you'll be my cheerleaders.

You know, you'll rah-rah me a bit,

and tell them I'm doing

my very best to fix the mishap.

That's easy! I think you've done

a great job helping Frankie.

Oh, no, no. Not that one!

No, they don't know about that one.

No, in fact, don't even mention it.

Only discuss the first mishap.

Right, so talk about the one

we know nothing about

and nothing about the one

we know everything about.

See? She gets it.

Seems clear. Not at all confusing.

Okay, just talk up how well

I'm running the underworld.

But keep your answers short.

Okay, I've got to run.

Christine will handle all the details.

Game night?

That's a great idea, sweetheart.

We haven't had one of those in months.

Mmm. That's 'cause last time

I threw my back out

tryin' to put my left hand on red.

But we won, so it was worth it!

And, I was thinking,

we could invite Theodore Snickering over

to play with us.

You know, shake things up a little.

I mean,

the poor man never gets outta

that big, stuffy, old mansion.

Of course, that would make

the teams uneven,

so I should tell him

to bring Erlic too, I guess.

You ain't sneaky. I see you.

Come on! Please?

An opportunity to hang

with the big boss?

Count me in.

Hey, heads up. Game night tonight,

so be ready 'cause Mom and Dad

are gonna be on one.

Oh, lame.

Theodore and Erlic are coming.

I mean, flame!

This game night's gonna be lit!

Great idea, Frankie.

Frankie? What's the status with Erlic?

Our timeline has accelerated

and I want that talisman on him ASAP.

Well, he and his great-grandfather

are coming over tonight.

You said I can't go to the mansion,

so I decided to bring

the mansion to me.

No. No, no, no, no.

That's a terrible idea, Frankie.

Well, that was the only way

I could get Erlic here.

Look, I'll complete the task

by the end of the night or die trying.

Bad choice of words.

Fine.

But remember,

I'm always just

a reflective surface away.

And be careful.

What's that?

It's a lie detector game.

I made it so when you

put your finger on it,

it can sense if Snickering

I mean, anyone, is lying.

And if they're lying,

it gives Snickering

I mean, anyone, a little shock.

Oh, now that you've explained it, no.

Erlic is already upset with me

because of your dumb,

S.W.E.A.T.I. conspiracy board.

I need tonight to go great,

so please be on your best behavior.

Promise me?

Fine, I promise.

I'll just use it on Carson for now.

Good. Tonight is going to be

a normal night

with normal guests,

playing normal games.

Hello, Frankie.

I hope you don't mind,

but I've brought our private security

to make preparations

for Master Snickering's arrival.

Not at all, what kind of prep

Bring in his lordship's gaming chair!

And remove all phones,

reflective surfaces,

and anything peculiar.

No. He stays.

You call this normal?

Okay. Now that we have

Old Man Snickering on our turf,

I can ask all the questions

we need answers to.

Like, "What's in Schmeat?"

And "What was that hat man doing

outside of the Snickering factory?"

And "What's the deal

with reflective surfaces?"

And will my mom ever meet Mr. Right?

That's just a question

I have in general.

Carson, get your head in the game.

Snickering will be here soon.

It's time the hunter becomes the hunted.

I can't wait to see him squirm.

Oh, sorry, but you're not invited.

Frankie wants everything to be perfect.

No offense.

None taken. I am a strong cup of coffee.

Theodore's here.

Mr. Snickering, so good to see

Oh, it's you.

Hey, look, we don't have

anymore toasters for you to take.

Announcing, Master Theodore Snickering.

Evening.

And Master Erlic Snickering.

Sebastian, do me! Do me!

Announcing, youngest Ripp child.

Mr. Snickering, so good to see you.

Jonathan, please.

Call me Theodore.

Uh, for tonight only.

Hey, Erlic. I'm so glad you came.

Didn't really have a choice.

Who's ready for some

Charades! Come on, people!

And after that,

we're playing Rapid Fire.

- What's that?

- You'll see.

- Hey, Erlic, do you wanna be

- Partners?

Oh. Cool, cool.

I'll be your teammate, Frankie.

And perhaps, later we can

discuss something

that's been buzzing about

my noggin.

And that leaves us.

Let's crush 'em.

No one ever wants

to team up with the butler.

She's the best grim reaper

we've ever worked for.

She's also the only one.

The Council would like

to discuss the mishap.

Sure! Are we talkin' about

the first mishap or the second one?

Uh, uh, I object!

To what?

That's what they say on the courtroom

shows I watch with Mrs. Ripp.

And just who, or what, is a "Mrs. Ripp?"

Is it just me or is it hot in here?

Ice-skating!

Violin!

Ooh! Washing dishes!

Oh! Oh! Dog peeing!

I wrote that one.

Time!

Whoo! Count 'em up, that is nine.

We are in the zone!

Um, a massage!

An itch? Oh! Uh, a back

Back scratcher.

Um, oh! A knife in your back,

someone stuck a knife in your back!

Yes! Yes! That's it.

Someone stuck a knife in my back.

Golf.

Golf cart!

Horse!

Riding a horse!

Oh! Unicycle!

Oh, uh Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Oh! Oh! Oh!

What is that board with wheels?

Time!

I believe it's skateboard, sir.

Skateboard!

Yes! Does that count?

I think that counts.

Nope!

It's another win for the parental unit.

And that's five for us

and zero for everybody else.

I don't understand this.

Sebastian and the staff

never play this well.

It's true, sir. You're the best.

Hmm. Uh

I got nothin'. Trash can!

Time!

Basketball! Come on, Jonathan!

Would you excuse us for a minute?

I'm gonna get some water.

Yeah, I'm thirsty too.

What was that?

We could've run the table.

I don't think it's good look

to beat the boss every game.

Roger Newberry beat him at Spades once,

next week, boom!

Transferred to Albuquerque.

That's not an excuse.

I don't care who's on the other side,

our kids, your rich boss,

we are going to take them down!

Okay.

Well, well, well, alone at last.

Time to play Rapid Fire.

I ask you random questions

and you have to answer them honestly,

as fast as you can.

Go! What's in Schmeat?

Schmeat, of course. This game is easy.

Okay, avoiding the question.

What're you mysteriously

having delivered through

that weird side door of your factory?

You hid a camera outside my factory,

you tell me.

Touché.

Thanks.

Cookies! We got cookies!

Double chocolate, marshmallow swirl,

please don't be mad at me anymore.

Frankie, I'm not mad.

Just disappointed.

I trusted you and I got burned.

Just like these cookies.

And just how old are you?

It's impolite to ask.

I'm getting some air.

You win this round,

but it won't be our last.

Erlic, my guy.

You look bummed. You want to talk?

Thanks, Remy,

but you wouldn't understand.

You like my sister

and you thought she liked you too

until you saw that mystery board.

Okay, maybe you do understand.

Look, the board has nothing to do

with Frankie.

It's property of S.W.E.A.T.I.

In fact, she hates

that I keep it in her room.

She was just tryna be a good big sister.

So, if anyone stuck a knife

in your back, it would be Carson!

- Carson?

- No, me!

If you should be mad at anyone,

it would be me.

But why are you so interested

in my family anyway?

This town has

a lot of strange happenings,

and your family seems to be

at the center of them.

Hey, boys. Next category is celebrities.

So, stretch and get ready.

Look, Remy, you're wasting your time.

My family is normal just like yours,

except for having a butler,

a private security team,

and a travelling gaming chair.

Okay, I see your point.

Carson, what are you doing here?

I wasn't gonna leave you alone

with Old Man Snickering.

S.W.E.A.T.I. never leaves a man behind.

But could you go get me

a fuzzy blanket?

I'm really cold.

So, you're saying

the Grim Reaper had a mishap,

which you don't know the details of,

and then had a second mishap

trying to fix the first one.

Yep. That's when Grim told us

we were going back with Frankie

as her guardians.

And she appears regularly

and gives tasks to Frankie.

Nailed it.

Man, this Council doesn't miss a beat.

Did we mention how great Grim is

and how much we trust her?

Many, many times.

However, the Council

no longer shares your trust.

How long does it take to say

I'm fabulous

and for everyone to applaud me?

And why can't I reach Frankie?

She always has a phone, except today.

And the mirrors all seem to be gone.

This

This is not good.

Theodore is there and I

I took away her guardians.

Like you always say,

"Keep calm and Grim on."

If you're open to it,

I have a crazy idea.

Frankie, where are you?

My mom's working late, I'm bored.

Send me memes.

Hello!

Who's there? Show yourself!

I would

if you'd stop swinging me around.

O-M-G! It's you, isn't it?

The Grim Reaper! I'm such a big fan.

Did Frankie tell you about me?

That girl cannot keep a secret.

What did she say?

No, never mind. Listen, listen.

Frankie is either mugging me off,

or she is in grave danger.

I need you to go check

that she's all right.

And make sure she's got

that talisman back on Erlic.

Yes, ma'am! I mean, Miss Reaper.

At your service, whenever, wherever.

Well, let's hope it's only this once,

yes? Okay. Toodles!

I just got a toodles!

Hey, Carson.

Whoa! Simmer down, slayer.

I just came to talk to Frankie.

You can't go in without an invite,

but you can look through the window.

Well, then, move over.

Hello, Frankie.

Oh! Hi, Mr. Snickering. Want a cookie?

They're marshmallow swirl.

It is my cheat day.

Frankie, I'd like to let you in

on a little secret.

I died and came back, just like you.

What?

The lightning strike I told you about?

I didn't survive.

But I escaped the underworld.

I was Grim's first mistake.

Grim? Who's Grim?

Come, now, Frankie.

Don't be coy with me.

You know exactly who Grim is,

and trust me,

she will never leave you in peace.

She's been trying

to get me back in the underworld

ever since I returned.

Winky face, winky face,

smiley face, and sen

- That manhole was meant for you?

- Mmm-hmm.

You're the reason I died.

No, Grim is.

But wouldn't you like

a little bit of payback?

I have a proposition.

Let's team up and take her down.

Together, we can stop her

from ever bothering us again.

Remy was right about you all along.

Yes, I'm a terrible person

with evil plans.

Yada, yada, yada.

Do you really think Grim is any better?

So, what do you say?

I say

I'm not going against Grim.

In fact, I'm gonna tell her

all about your plan.

It's right up here in my noggin.

I don't think so, my dear.

Because you're not going to remember

a single word I said.

Oh! Hi, Mr. Snickering.

Want a cookie?

They're marshmallow swirl.

Works every time.

I mean, yes, I'd love a cookie.

It is my cheat day.

What the what?

What the what, what? What'd you see?

I have no idea.

And I couldn't hear anything.

Okay, that's zero help to me.

- I have to get in there.

- I'm coming, too.

Frankie, we have to talk.

I'll try

not to take that personally.

Nyx, what are you doing here?

We're kind of in the middle

of game night. Can we talk later?

No. Because the Grim Reaper showed up

in a trophy in my mother's office.

For real?

Yes! It was insane and spectacular.

She's amazing! We totally clicked.

I even got a toodles.

You got toodled?

Wait! For GR to contact you,

it has to be serious.

What did she say?

She wants to make sure

you got the talisman back on Erlic.

She's worried about you and so am I.

I just saw you talking with Theodore.

Uh Unless the timer's on

during charades, we've allowed to talk.

Frankie, when he looked at you,

his eyes went all glowy red.

I think I would have remembered that.

All I did was offer him a cookie.

Ooh, cookies! It is my cheat day.

Just be careful, okay?

Okay.

Move it.

In conclusion, Grim is very good

at managing the underworld

and is trying very hard

to fix her mishaps.

What makes you think she will succeed

when she's already had a second mishap

trying to fix the first one?

I just know she will.

Besides, that's, like, two mishaps

the whole time she's worked here.

That's not so bad.

Grim Reapers should never make mistakes.

I agree. They make mishaps.

They shouldn't make those either.

The Underworld Council is finished.

But But what's gonna

happen to Grim?

TBD.

As for the two of you, however

Have yourself

An over-the-top Underworld Day

The Council has found

that a pleasant song improves morale.

Now, get out.

Thank you, both,

for this lovely evening.

Our pleasure.

Sorry things got a bit competitive.

I enjoy a spirited game.

We can call it a draw.

A draw? We won, like,

seven out of 10 games.

It was total domination.

- Wendi.

- Draw it is.

Now, let the nice people go home, sweetheart.

I enjoy having a worthy adversary,

and I look forward to our next game.

And I look forward to taking you down.

Frankie, it's always delightful

spending time with you.

Thank you for the invitation.

Of course. You and your chair are

welcome here anytime.

Bye, Erlic. It was nice seeing you,

even if it wasn't nice for you

to see me.

Remy told me you had

nothing to do with the board.

Does that mean we're good?

Let's go with better.

I'll take better.

Uh, peace offering.

You don't have to wear,

I just wanted you to have it.

Sure. Night.

Night.

If you'll just give me

a little more time.

I am so very close to bringing

Theodore back to the underworld

And what about your other mishap?

Other mishap?

What?

I believe her name was Frankie Ripp.

Oh, yes, Frankie.

Well, uh, once Theodore

is back where he belongs,

then Pretty and Scary

will return to the underworld.

And, uh, Frankie will be

free to live a normal life.

Easy as that.

Fix it soon or you will be replaced.

The Underworld Council has concluded.

Have yourself an over-the

Sorry. Is this my punishment?

I can't believe Pretty and Scary

told them about Frankie.

Yeah, I mean, they're normally

such professionals.

I can never tell

if you're being sarcastic, Christine.

You really have a gift.

Hmm.

Did you know that the Council is

threatening to replace me

with another Grim Reaper?

Who could possibly be better than me?

I have no idea.