04x11 - Van Pelt Reunion

[bunniefuu]

Looks just like you.

Emma: It's nice to have.

It helps keep her memory alive.

If only we could turn back time, right?

Hmm.

What if I can?

What was that, Emm?

What?

Oh, nothing.

I don't mean to be so forward, but you wouldn't happen to have any pictures of Jax, would you?

Mom, come on.

Hey, we've got years of catching up on me embarrassing you.

It's just that I've missed you so much.

I thought it would be really nice to see how you've been living your life.

Now that you mention it, I may have some stuff you might be interested in.

Hold on to that one, Jax.

She's a terrific girl.

She is, isn't she?

Mm-hmm.

Hey. (gasps)

You okay in here?

What if it's possible, Jax?

What if what's possible?

To turn back time.

Emm... You can't do that.

The past is the past, and you can't change that.

But what if we didn't need to accept the past for what it is?

What if we had another chance?

A do-over?

I'm not exactly sure what you're talking about here, Emm.

I'm talking about going back in time and altering the universe... forever.

♪♪
♪ I cast a spell it takes a hold of you ♪
♪ I see my dreams and they're all coming true ♪
♪ Come on, let's go you and me together ♪
♪ Look up ahead there's a magical adventure ♪
♪ Every witch way-ay-ay-ay-ay ♪
♪ I'm trying every witch way-ay-ay-ay-ay ♪
♪ I'm going every witch way-ay-ay-ay-ay ♪
♪ Every Witch Way ♪

Emma, you need to stop this.

It can't happen.

Why not? Has anyone ever tried?

Well, that's not the point.

It's too dangerous, Emma, and the Council is on your every move.

Liana: Any luck?

Found it.

(mumbling) You ready to do this?

Come again?

I said, are you ready to do this?

I think so.

You're totally sure it's safe, right?

Look, I'll just go inside and just wait for me here until I give you the word.

I'm sorry, I'm just really nervous.

Yeah, yeah.

(clears throat)

You... another thing, um, The Council doesn't technically know the meeting's about you... or that you're coming.

Andi!

Here, hold this.

Much better.

This is after last year's win at the first round of counties.

Wait.

Wow, Emma, you look really edgy.

I think we were supposed to be doing edgy faces.

You look intense.

There's a darkness behind those eyes.

Darkness? What?

Your eye shadow, it's... much darker than what you've got on now.

Oh, my eye shadow.

Sure... I was doing a whole...

Biker thing.

Exactly... Biker, yep.

Thank you, Emma, for sharing these memories with me.

But I really should be going, it isn't safe for me to stay in one place for so long.

You'll take me to the Van Pelt's, Jax?

You know I would, but I'd be late for school.

Oh, well, I can write you a note, honey.

Perks of having your mom around.

Why are you going to the Van Pelt's?

Oh, it's by far and away the safest place for me to be in Miami...

Other than here, of course.

Let me go get my things.

Hey.

Where's Captain Creepy Pants and Sorceress Sunshine?

They're never late.

How dare you call Desdemona Captain Creepy Pants?

She was talking about you.

And I think I proved my point.

Agamemnon: Can we get on with this?

Not only is this impromptu confab highly irregular, but it's interrupting my Alpine yodeling session.

What can we do for you, Andi?

It's about Emma.

Desdemona: Of course.

What has the little she-wolf done now?

She hasn't done anything... new.

It's what she's already done.

Why is this human, who has no business being before the Council, standing in front of the Council?

Aw... hey, little guy.

What's his name?

(stammering)

This is an unconscionable waste of Council time and resources.

Come, Desdemona.

Wait, please, let me explain.

I'll yodel it if I have to.

Don't insult our intelligence.

We're leaving.

Oh... On the other hand, perhaps we should hear the boy out.

(knocking)

Liana!

You decided to... bring him.

Can I come in?

Have a seat.

So, what's new?

(gasping)

Did I tell you I ran into your hubby yesterday?

Lovely man.

He tried to make my daughter disappear.

Liana: Oh...

Who'd like some tea?

My husband's actually why I'm here.

I was hoping while I'm in Miami I could stay here, under your protection?

I think somebody owes me an apology.

Oh, you're right.

I'm so sorry I dragged you into this and put your daughter in danger, it was...

Not you!

Him.

Me?

You threatened to turn me into an ice sculpture.

But for the record, you would make a beautiful sculpture.

Oh, that is so sweet of you to say.

Thank you.

Now, out with it!

No!

No way!

I've nothing to be sorry for.

It's like I'm trapped in an elevator between two floors.

I'm connected to this life, but I also miss Mia and the animals... sanctuary.

I'd give anything if I could hear the sounds of the Glades one more time.

Hmm...

Okay.

Now do it in yodel form.

(yodeling)

All right, enough!

Not only have you wasted my time, but you've also offended myself... and this Alpine goat.

That's a ram... a male sheep.

It's a common misconception because of the horns, you see, the...

You were saying?

Even if we cared to place you back in your old life, we couldn't.

What happened to you is a temporal anomaly.

The fault of the Chosen One.

Changing what happened in the past is simply not possible.

Maybe for you.

The real question is, is it possible for someone with the type of power I have?

(sighing)

I'm sorry.

A little bit louder.

Sor-ry.

Just a little louder.

(sighing deeply)

Sorry!

One more time.

(gasps) Wait, wait!

I'm sorry!

Yes!

Maddie: What is going on in here?

Do you know what stress does to your skin?

I mean, look at my poor mother.

I had a very stressful evening last night and I'm trying to get some beauty rest.

Maddie-winky, uh, Liana is going to be staying with us for a little while.

Finally!

You'll have another oldie to Jazzercise with.

And, uh, Jax is also gonna be staying with us.

Now, who would like some tea?

You... you can't be serious.

Would you like to see my serious face?

No, no, no, no, no.

I mean, thanks for the offer and everything, but I have to check with Jessie, you know, make sure she's okay with this.

Or we can use this as a way to convince her to come with you and then we can all stay here together.

Do you know what Jake Novoa will do if he finds out his son is living with us?

You already helped take his daughter from him.

I don't disagree with you, but I already made a promise.

And I don't break my promises... often.

(scoffs)

Andi, Daniel, can you give us a second?

But I didn't get my answer.

And I brokered this whole thing 'cause...

Please?

Fine, let's go.

Lunch is on you.

Is anyone going to answer me?

(yodeling)

Oh, look at that!

Your knee sock is falling.

Let me help you.

It is possible, isn't it?

You're just not powerful enough.

Emma!

You just hold on, Miss Magic.

Why should I?

Ever since I found out I was a witch, all this Council has done is tried to rein me in.

Not anymore... I want answers!

What you're saying...

It's...

It's not simply...

Emma: I knew it was true.

There is a way to turn back time.

(sighing)

(ram bleating)

Wait, Emma, wait.

Do you know what I should feed this thing?

(electricity crackling)

(Lily sighing)

Oh, great.

Hi, there.

What's up?

Don't let me disturb you.

I was just in the market for a quiet place to think.

Ditto.

I'll just go, you were here first.

They say anything?

The Council.

Well, they definitely don't want me messing with time anymore.

But that doesn't mean I won't try.

Who are they to tell me how I can use my magic?

I'm the Chosen One.

Do you really want to go back to the Everglades?

Is that so hard to believe?

I just...

When I remembered my Miami life, this flood of emotions just came rushing back.

But something felt off, like I didn't belong.

And now I know why.

It's because I don't.

I belong there.

Speaking of Emma, I've been thinking and...

I'm pretty sure I can get through to her.

How?

(gasps) By talking to her?

Get a clue!

That girl is on a one-way path to destruction.

And I've been to destruction.

It's not pretty.

She's a teen.

And if you haven't noticed, she's been going through a bit of a tough time lately.

Don't you guys remember what it's like to be teenagers?

Hmm.

No. No.

We must take action immediately.

What kind of action?

The only kind of action we can take.

We must strip her of her powers once and for all.

I know I'm still new at this whole Council thing, but I think you already tried that before.

Correct.

But that was before we knew.

The Secret of the Triad.

It is an ancient spell, only to be used with universal agreement between three Council members.

Up until now it was an implausible feat.

Agamemnon and I had a missing piece.

But that would mean...

Yes.

You would have to help us.

You have seen the error of the Chosen One's ways, and you will help us.

But I... I don't have any powers.

That's no matter.

If we all hold hands and form a perfect Pythagorean triangle, any one of us can cast the spell.

And once it works, the Chosen One will be just another teenager with absolutely no powers.

Jessie?

Jessie?

I thought you quit this hide-and-seek.

I'm unbeatable with my invisibility, remember?

"Jax, as you can see I took back Captain El Capitan. I knew it was the only place I could hide this note. I had to take off with Dad. Not sure when I'll be back or where I'm going, but I'm safe. Hope to see you soon. Love, Jessie. By the way, I also ate your leftovers from dinner. I was hungry, really hungry."

Was that as insanely sweet for you as it was for me?

Dad?

Dad?

Yes, Jessie?

Did we really just travel 9,000 miles in two seconds?

Why are we in Australia?

Do kangaroos really box?

Jessie, you're on what I like to call a need to know basis.

And all you need to know is that it was imperative to leave Miami right away.

And yes, kangaroos can box.

But why?

I'm not sure.

It must be in their genetic make-up.

Of course, you mean Miami.

Look, we left because your mother's in town.

Don't tell me you're afraid of Mom.

Please, don't be ridiculous.

She just isn't the type of person that can be trusted.

(chuckling)

Is that funny?

It's just, people tell me the same thing about you.

Well, you shouldn't believe everything you hear.

You just told me I was going to go on my first plane ride, then tele-transported me from Miami to Australia in two seconds.

There's so much you don't know right now.

In due time, my dear, in due time.

This is a pretty messed-up situation, huh?

The messiest.

I wish I could help you, I really do.

But I don't have any answers, at least not yet.

I know.

It was a longshot anyway.

Look, I can't make any promises.

But I might be able to figure this out... on my own.

Is it even safe for you to try?

Probably not.

But I guess we'll find out.

I just don't want you to get hurt.

And I want to take away your hurt.

(phone beeping)

(beep)

Andi: Hey, Emm...

Why are you still in bed?

We were supposed to leave for school, like, two minutes ago.

Just catching up on some rest, you know?

Well, how long are you gonna take?

'Cause if I'm late again, Mrs. O'Connor is gonna make me run sprints.

Mrs. O'Connor teaches algebra.

I know, that's the weird part.

We're fine.

You need to relax.

Nah, too much work.

All set.

I got to get you over to my house!

Ahem!

I'm starving.

(chuckling)

Yogurt?

Yogurt.

It's as if my friendship means nothing to you.

Lumberjack breakfast?

Come here, bestie.

Don't take this the wrong way...

I mean, getting to school in a magical go-cart is the funnest thing I've done all week... but, um, just maybe you should tone down the magic a little bit.

What's the point in having magic if I can't use it when I want to?

How are you not having fun?

Oh, I am.

And I love to have fun.

But you know what would be fun?

If we take the bus home today.

Just the two of us?

I can make that happen.

Think of all that space!

Um, no, that's not really what I meant.

And don't worry.

This isn't all fun and games.

I'm pushing myself to see what I'm really capable of.

I'm starting to think bigger, Andi.

Morning, ladies.

Lily. Hey.

Um, Andi, do you have a sec?

I was wondering if you could help me with that thing on my door?

You know what?

I came to school on a magical go-cart.

I am not asking any questions.

So, what's up?

Have you noticed anything different about Emma lately?

Different how?

Like, out of control different?

Hang on a sec.

Now, maybe what you call out of control, I call becoming more confident.

There's a difference between confidence and cockiness, Andi.

When you have great power you have great responsibility.

And if Emma doesn't start being more wise with how she uses her powers, things could just...

I know.

I know, people could get hurt.

No, people will get hurt, that I can guarantee you.

In fact, they already have.

Look at Daniel.

You and I need to present a unified front, work as a team.

Because if we don't get through to her, the Council...

We are going to take her powers.

I'm in.

Whatever you need.

But I am going to need a lumberjack breakfast once a week.

(no voices)

This line is so long!

Taco day.

Everyone loves taco day.

Once a year everyone should be allowed one line cut at lunch.

You know when I'd use mine?

Taco day.

(clearing throat)

What do you think you're doing?

Sorry, girls.

I have a saved spot.

Ugh! Maddie!

Hmm.

Now for the tricky part.

Are you stand-up sleeping?

It worked!

What, the stand-up sleeping?

Could you teach me because I tried it once in gym and I caught a dodge ball right between the eyes.

I know I have the power to stop everyone's day, but unfreeze this person so we can both play.

Hello?

Come on, people, it's like you're like statues!

You've never seen a tortilla before?

What did you do?

Stopped time... and then restarted it, and then stopped it again!

Come on!

Emm...

Mustaches, anyone?

Stop.

Okay, why not?

No, no, I can't.

Emma, I need to talk to you.

Andi, you know what this means?

I bet I can tele-transport now!

Wha... Emma, no!

Yes, I love tacos.

Do you want guaca...

Oh!

What are you "oh" -ing?

(chuckling) You... You, you grew a mustache.

What?

Yeah.

(laughing) Okay, so maybe I haven't perfected tele-transporting yet.

Emma, so not funny!

So let's hear it.

Hear it?

You said you wanted to talk, so let's do it.

Okay, well, would you mind?

Oh... (laughing) right.

(laughing)

Oh, come on!

(sighing)

Thanks.

This is what I wanted to talk to you about.

You're powers, they're...

Agamemnon: Out of control.

Yes, exactly what Ag...

Wait.

We know what you've been up to, young lady.

Starting and stopping time multiple times.

Uh... so what?

You've abused your power, that's "so what".

And now, you have forced our hand.

(softly) This is what I wanted to talk to you.

(softly) What?

They're upset.

Oh, stop.

This is a serious matter.

Proceed.

Emma Alonso...

You have been given ample opportunity to prove yourself worthy of your great powers.

But sadly, you have done nothing but prove to us that you are unfit as the Chosen One.

I'm sorry, Emma.

We're taking your powers.

Really?

We're going through this again?

You've already tried to strip them.

It didn't work.

That was before we had...

The Secret of the Triad.

(gasping)

What's that?

I don't really know, but it doesn't sound good.

The one and only way to remove any and all of your powers.

A spell to end all spells.

We were unaware of it, until now.