04x24 - My Fairy Lady

[bunniefuu]

Hiya, Finn.

Quick question.

The heck?

Oh, this?

I'm just covering up our doorway with plastic wrap.

Yes, because when I think of sealing in freshness and flavor, the first thing that comes to mind is your cabin.

I'm about to pull off the world's best prank on the world's worst person.

Dave.

Dave is my mom's boyfriend.

Oh, I didn't know Aunt Loreen was seeing someone.

Yeah, she started dating this dud a while ago.

He's so boring and awful, like a sock puppet before it got turned into a puppet.

So, like a sock?

Yes, like a sock!

I don't want Aunt Loreen dating some horrible guy.

Well, get ready because he's coming here this afternoon.

He's in the area for work and he wants to come see me.

And you're okay with that?

Um, I'm awesome with that!

Because once he shows up, he'll slam face first into an invisible wall and he'll know he's not welcome.

And if that doesn't work, this will.

Okay.

But you do realize your invisible wall will keep you from getting into your cabin though, right?

Good thinking, Lou.

I better go grab some of my stuff.

Dang it!

This is Dave's fault.

♪ Kikiwaka, Kikiwaka ♪

♪ Kikiwaka, Kikiwaka ♪

♪ Kikiwaka, Kikiwaka ♪

Claire, up top.

Bennett, looking good.

Nick, looking the same!

Which is amazing!

Why are you high-fiving people?

Are you trying to get something sticky off your hands?

Speaking of...

Those are just my friends from the counselor mixers.

Wait, they still do those mixers?

Where's my invite?

Maybe you should talk to Becca.

She's in charge of the group emails.

I will talk to Becca.

I want to be included, too.

Really?

But I thought you hated socializing.

I don't hate socializing.

I just hate small talk, and remembering people's names, and people telling me boring stories.

So, socializing.

Yep, you got me.

Up top!

Ew!

What was that?

I don't know.

I got it from Finn.

Hey, Matteo.

Nice birdhouses.

Thanks.

I enjoy building shelters for birds in need.

It really calms me.

And these tiny houses make me feel huge!

Hey, cool flower crown.

A fairy made it for me.

All it took was a few rabbit's feet in exchange.

Okay, you're talking to fairies?

And where did you get the feet?

Wait, no, just answer the first question.

Well, every once in a while, I leave a gift for a fairy in the old stump by the creek.

Then I come back later and there's a present waiting for me.

I used to do it in the woods back home.

But, Gwen, fairies aren't real.

It's not logical.

Here's the logic, yeah, they are.

And I suppose they're guarding a pot of gold next to that tree stump too?

First of all, that's a leprechaun thing.

And we all know there's no leprechauns left because they were wiped out by pixies in the th century.

What are they teaching you in school?

- Hey, Bella.

- It's Becca.

Hey, Becca.

Funny story.

Looks like I accidentally got taken off the invite list for the mixers.

It wasn't an accident.

You made it very clear you didn't want to hang out with us.

Not true.

I love...

(GAGS)

chit-chatting.

And...

(GAGS)

making new friends.

Oh, really?

What's his name?

Okay, fine.

I don't know his "name" name, but I do know he answers to "Rat Tail." Hey, Rat Tail!

Classic Rat Tail.

Look, the main reason I took you off the list is because you can be kinda rude.

I'm not rude.

Really?

Because when I was trying to tell you about my toe surgery, you started yawning before I even got past the topical numbing agent.

That cannot be true.

You called me "the topical numbing agent of people." (GIGGLING) Oh, yeah, I did do that.

Sorry, Ava.

Just like my toe, I'm cutting you off.

That's where that story was going?

Now I wanna hear it.

I know, what do you think they did with the toe?

But seriously, can you believe Bella said I was rude?

In Bella's defense, her name is Becca.

Look, I can help you get back on that invite list.

All you have to do is show how polite you can be.

Yeah.

And then I can crash the next mixer and blast those dummies with some politeness.

I'm already regretting this.

Oh, great.

Here comes Dave.

Prepare to meet the worst guy you've ever met.

Hey, Finn!

Look!

This little guy just landed on me.

Isn't that magical?

I don't get it.

Is there another less magical guy behind him?

Don't be a stranger!

Hey, buddy!

How you doing?

I've been better, Dave.

No worries, we'll blow it up later.

Hey, I'm Dave.

And you must be Loreen's niece, Louella.

That's right.

She's always saying how incredibly smart and accomplished you are.

She's so proud of you.

And I know we just met, but darn it, so am I.

Huh.

I didn't know how much I needed to hear that, Uncle Dave.

Dave.

Finn tells me you're in town on business.

Yes, a zookeeper never rests.

I had to stop by the Moose Rump Zoo to help with the baby kangaroo.

They're called joeys, Dave!

That's right, Finn.

Good job.

And this joey was an orphan without a mother's pouch to snuggle into.

So I offered it a little pillowcase, but for some reason, it preferred the pocket of my cargo shorts.

I knew I was saving that one for something special.

Aw, Finn.

He's it's mommy now.

Ugh, nobody cares, Dave.

But you do, Finn.

Kangaroos are your favorite animal.

I told you that in private.

Dave, would you please excuse us?

Finn, what is going on?

You're being incredibly rude.

Well, it's hard not to be with someone stinking up the place like Dave.

Look, he came back!

And he brought the rest of his family.

Ugh.

Hey, Gwen.

Look, Matteo, a cool geode.

Another not-gift from my not-fairy.

And it only cost me one badger claw necklace.

Which cost me the trust to one badger.

Gwen, fairies aren't real.

Yes, they are.

Stop saying that.

Look, I can prove it to you.

I set up a wildlife camera with a motion sensor to watch that tree stump, and see?

There's you leaving the necklace.

And, there she is leaving the geode.

So, it's just a girl.

That doesn't prove anything.

How do you know that she isn't a fairy?

You've never seen one.

Because she doesn't have wings or a fairy pouch.

She doesn't even glow.

Wow, Matteo.

Really leaning on the stereotypes there.

Next thing you'll tell me is that all unicorns only have one horn.

Guys, guys!

Over here!

Guys!

That was nice of him to get our lunches for us.

Wasn't it, Finn?

Oh, apparently they call this "Mound of Brown." Duh.

It's a mound of brown.

What'd you think we'd call it?

Stack of...

- Black?

- I was getting there, Dave!

Uh, hey, Finn, I think you've got something in your ear.

Not that it's any of your business, but I'm saving up to make a candle.

It's a gold coin!

(GASPS)

Money isn't everything, Dave.

Finn on the move!

I'm sorry.

He just started saying that.

I just want him to like me so badly.

The truth is, I wasn't only in the area to be a surrogate kangaroo mom.

I was also picking up a ring for Loreen.

(GASPS) You're gonna propose?

She'll be so happy.

Has she brought up potential bridesmaids?

Talk about that later, back to her happiness.

But I can really rock a halterneck.

Does she know that?

It would make me so happy to be married to her and be a part of her family.

I don't have kids of my own, but I love 'em.

I came by to see if I could change Finn's mind about me before I pop the question.

Seems like I keep Dave-ing it up.

Don't worry about Finn.

I can get him onboard.

I know him like the back of his hand.

You mean the back of your hand?

No, the back of his hand.

He glued it to my face once.

Can I see the ring?

Oh, yeah, of course.

Where did I put it?

Oh, that's right.

(GASPS) Okay, if we wanna get you back on that invite list, we have some work to do.

Job one, make Ava more charming.

What are you talking about?

I'm very charming.

Job two, teach Ava what delusional means.

Now, Noah's here to teach you all the counselors names.

It's polite, and subconsciously helps them like you more.

Ava.

Aw.

You're a great friend.

Let's practice with counselors you've already met.

I'm a counselor from the Wolf Cabin, and I think green beans are the best thing in the whole world.

What's my name?

Well, if you're that in love with green beans, I would call you "Friendless." Ava, this is serious.

What's her name?

I don't know.

Jen?

Yes!

But Jen S, Jen B, or other Jen B?

I was just guessing Jen.

But you're telling me I can call anyone Jen and have a good chance of being right?

Ava, you can't do that.

Sure I can, Jen.

So, I looked all over camp and guess what I found?

The truth.

And it's wearing the claw necklace you left.

Come on.

Let's go talk to her.

Hello.

Are you a forest fairy?

(MATTEO INTERPRETING) I'm Willow.

And you're a little weird.

This girl made that necklace you're wearing because she thought you were a fairy.

(MATTEO INTERPRETING) Really?

I thought she was a fairy.

A very dark fairy who hates rabbits.

(GASPS) See?

There is no fairy.

Booyah!

I went too far, didn't I?

(MATTEO INTERPRETING) Duh!

Okay, Ava, let's work on your listening skills.

Pretend you're at the next mixer and you don't know Noah.

Try striking up some light conversation with him.

But he's just gonna talk about his acting, or the trombone, or some gross thing he found in Finn's bed.

It's something new everyday.

If I can't talk about it, how can I work through it?

Hi, I'm Ava.

Tell me about yourself.

Hi, Ava.

I'm Noah.

And I have a passion for acting.

When I was , I joined an acting troupe performing "Shakespeare in the Parking Garage." I can't remember if I performed on level -B, or not -B.

Save it for the garage.

Okay, what did he just say?

Easy.

When he was , he lived in a parking garage.

Frankly, it explains a lot.

This is going to take a while.

We don't have a while.

The mixer is a barbecue in the woods, today.

Well, I'm going to the barbecue.

And I'm shoving my new pleasant attitude right in Becca's smug face.

Did you hear it?

Yeah, yeah.

Fix me.

What's going on?

What's the trampoline for?

Dave wanted to have some fun with you before he left camp.

I thought we could play your favorite game...

Bounce or Barf?

But no one ever wants to play that.

Why not?

Stuff your face with muffins, jump on the trampoline, first one to throw up loses.

Oh, believe me, everyone loses.

And the fun doesn't stop there.

I brought a friend.

Say hello to Delbert.

You trained a kangaroo named Delbert to bring me a person?

No, the man's name is Delbert.

Right?

Well, actually, they're both named Delbert.

Delbert got to name Delbert.

Uh, human Delbert can be a bit full of himself.

Lot of animals named Delbert at the zoo.

I can't believe you brought me a kangaroo.

Finn, is there something you wanna say to Dave?

I guess.

Thanks.

Do you wanna have the first bounce?

I'd love to.

Grab a muffin...

(MUMBLES)

Oh, this is great.

I think I'm gonna lose.

A diamond ring?

Why do you have this?

(SIGHS)

Well...

I think you and your sister are amazing.

And I love your mother very, very much.

How would you feel if I asked her to marry me?

How would I feel?

I'd feel terrible.

Finn.

Do whatever you want with this stupid ring.

But I'm never gonna be happy about you marrying my mom.

Oh, Finn, hang on.

I would never propose to your mom if you weren't okay with me being a part of a your family.

And I know your mom wouldn't like that either.

So, keep the ring.

And you can give it back to me if I ever change your mind.

I'm gonna go pack.

What do I do with Delbert?

Finn?

Are you here to sit on my bed and ask me about my feelings?

Would you be open to that?

Yes!

Please ask!

I'm having so many.

So what's wrong?

You're one of the most kind, friendliest guys I know.

It's not like you to be so tough on someone who's trying so hard.

It's true.

I'm normally a delight.

So, why don't you like Dave?

It's not that I don't like him.

It's that I can't like him.

Even though I really do, a lot.

Then what's the problem?

Well, every time I think about how awesome he is, I feel so guilty.

Like I'm letting him replace my dad.

And whenever I'm with my dad, I'm worried he'll think I like Dave better.

Finn, he would never think that.

Your dad's always going to be your dad, and he knows that.

- He does?

- Yes.

And I don't think Dave's trying to be your dad.

I think Dave is just trying to be your Dave.

And whether you like him or not, you do not need to feel guilty at all.

Thanks, Lou.

It was so hard to pretend that I didn't care that he pulled gold out of my ear.

I've been trying to find more for hours.

Good news is, I made that candle.

Yikes.

I heard that.

I hear everything now.

I'll go in first.

You follow after a minute.

You're not a popular person here and I can't have them thinking I brought you.

No offense.

What?

You think I can do this, right?

Eh.

But, don't worry.

I have a backup plan.

You'll wear this zap collar.

What?

And if I hear you being rude, I'll give you a zap to help you notice.

You cannot be serious.

(SHRIEKS) That serious enough for you?

But I don't wanna...

(EXCLAIMS)

Oh, great, you found us.

Hey!

Nice to see you, Bella.

- (ZAPS)

- Becca.

What are you doing here?

Oh, you know, just politely socializing with my fellow counselors.

Trying not to step on any toes.

- (ZAPS)

- (EXCLAIMS) No, no, sorry, I forgot.

Anyway...

I would like to know what it was like

- growing up in Oklahoma...

- (ZAPS)

- Oregon...

- (ZAPS)

(GROWLS) Ohio.

Well, if you're really interested, I grew up just outside of Cleveland.

My dad was an accountant who often took me into work.

At the age of nine, I was doing all my teacher's tax returns.

- I loved finding...

- (YAWNS)

- (ZAPS)

- (GASPS)

Oh, no, I'm so sorry.

What is wrong with you?

That's it.

This time you are off the list for good.

And I opened up to you about taxes.

Wait, Becca.

Ava's really been working on not being such an Ava.

Again, no offense.

Look, I know I've been rude to all of you before.

But I've been learning a lot of new things at camp and I really want being a kinder person to be one of them.

Logan, I'm sorry I rag on your rat tail.

You're actually pulling it off...

as much as that's even possible.

Emily, I'm sorry I point out when you have food in your teeth.

I still think you should know, but I don't have to enjoy telling you so much.

Oh, Emily, there's not even spinach at this party.

And, Becca, I'm really sorry I never remember your name.

But, Ava, you did remember her name.

You're remembering everyone's name.

I am?

I am.

Claire, Zach, Nick, Bennett, Beverley, Jen S, Jen B, other Jen B.

I know everyone!

Becca, you have to give Ava a second chance.

Because if she's not invited to the next mixer, I'm not going either.

Unless it's go-karts, because I've been pushing for that all summer.

But after that, I'm gone.

Fine.

I'll reinstate her on the email list.

- BOTH: Yes!

- But...

You owe me a new party vest.

You got it.

Again?

Hi-yah!

You don't have to take it out on the wood.

It's me you're after.

Hi-yah!

(NERVOUS CHUCKLE)

You know what?

It's fine.

The wood's taking it like a champ.

What do you want?

So...

I just came to say I should have left your fairy alone.

Sometimes it's way too important for me to be right, and this time, I'm sorry I am.

I think I just wanted to keep believing in fairies so badly because...

Well, everything about my life since I left the woods has changed so much.

I guess fairies felt like the one last thing I had to hold onto.

But really, I should have been more sensitive.

It's okay.

I guess I'm too old for that fairy stuff, anyway.

(MATTEO INTERPRETING) Guys, come quick, I found something.

(MATTEO INTERPRETING) Look.

It's a fairy village.

Did you guys make this?

No.

Well, I can't say it wasn't fairies.

I guess I owe you both an apology.

I knew it!

I never stopped believing.

(MATTEO INTERPRETING) Fairies are real.

Booyah!

DESTINY: Oh, no.

Don't tell me the rats have learned how to build infrastructure.

I built this.

I used a bunch of the bird houses I've been making.

But, if Gwen asks, fairies built it.

(ALL EXCLAIMING)

That's pretty cool, Matteo.

You rigged them to light up?

Uh, no, I didn't.

As magical as this is, does anyone else want to run?

ALL: Yes!

See you, Dave.

Hey, Dave?

Can I talk to you?

Yeah, sure.

I'm sorry about the way I was acting.

I understand.

It's how you feel.

And I shouldn't have tried to bribe you.

I was nervous.

I just wanted you to like me.

But I do like you.

I just thought I wasn't supposed to.

And, I know it'd make my mom really happy if you were part of our family.

And, it would make me happy, too.

So...

I want to ask...

Will you be my Dave?

Oh, my goodness!

Oh, my goodness!

(GASPS)

So, is that a yes?

Of course it's a yes.

Come here.

That was beautiful!

He's going to make such a lovely Dave.

(SIGHS)

Don't you want to take your ring back?

Oh, um, but I already have.

Ava, let's go.

We're going to late for the fishing mixer.

Yeah, I think I'm gonna sit this one out.

Wait, after all we did to get you invited?

I put my reputation on the line for you, Ava, and I need that social capital if anyone's gonna come to my one-man show.

Look, I really appreciate your help.

But I'm gonna skip any activity where the dress code is "rubber boot pants." Are you sure?

'Cause there's gonna be spinach dip, and Emily's coming.

She is?

Dang it!

That girl needs me.

I'll get my tooth picks.