Hello, Jess from GZM here. Thank you so much for listening to this podcast. Now, we want to listen to you. Go to gzmshows.com slash survey for a super short survey. We want to know more about what you like, what you don't like, and generally how we can make things better for you. So go to gzmshows.com slash survey to help us, well, help you. One more time, that's gzmshows.com slash survey. To listen without ads, go to gzmshows.com slash subscribe. 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. Ohhh.... Ultimate stage年的 movementpelled Jude, what's happening to the river of time? Is it a storm or something? Don't you see, Holiday? When Penn opened up all of those portals on Neverland, the continuum became unstable. It's happening again? All Hallows Eve. When the barrier between worlds becomes thin, this could be our way back into our timeline. my way back to Brindley. That is not happening. I am not letting you go anywhere. Good holiday. You could see your family again. Not if that means that you would see them too. Look out for the waves! There's Brindley. I see her. I think I can reach her. The door opens. I don't feel good about that portal. That's it, Pat. Focus. It opens. I can see through to the other side. Wait, is that... The door. Is that... It opens. Me? Do I know? No. You're not lightning, I see you, Jack. All the time we wasted, we didn't know you. So yeah, I love you. I'm lucky to have a kid like you. Timelines, reality. Dude, get away from me. But none of that happened. Did it? Casey what are you doing down here And what up with the lights Oh these guys never pay the electricity bill on time What is this Sci-fi, I promised to explain later. But we need to get you out of here right now. Not without some answers. Who are you? What, did you hit your head or something? Tell me who you really are. And why are your hands lighting up? My name is... well, my given name is 147CD. That's... that's not a name. That's a cleaning agent. Sheesh. Do you know how to compliment a gal? Do you... do you live here? In the coziest of metallic boxes right down the hall. What about your parents? Your guess is as good as mine. It's fine. Great, really. I may not have a mom and dad, but I have training instructors, doctors, bosses... That's... that's not the same. No. Look, I know you have no reason to trust me right now, but trust that I have to get you out of here before 65656MS wakes up again. The ice guy? The very same. Come with me. Leave this place. What's the point? They'll track me anyway. How? Well, from the chip in my head, for starters. You have a chip in your head? Not to mention a whole troop of child catchers whose sole purpose is to make sure we don't break free. So you're a prisoner? I'm a weapon. And you can't have those running loose and unaccounted for, can you? A weapon, like a spy? Do you go on missions? Mm-hmm. Casey, was being at the high school a mission? Sci-fi, I... Answered the question. Were you spying on me? Was I the mission? Yes. Oh, didn't expect you to admit it so easily. Um, why? I... I don't know why. It's like you know something, or you're not allowed to know something, and I am supposed to help you know it or not know? That's... confusing. So, being my friend, my lab partner... No! No, that was the best part. For the first time in my life, I felt like more than just a number and an... ability. Ability? Casey, my dad said that the fire at our house was electrical. Was that you? Alert! Alert! Tower lockdown! Winter Hork Tower is under immediate lockdown! All agents report you! What's happening? I have to get you out of here before it's too late! Follow me! Tower Hork Tower! Winter Hork Tower is under immediate lockdown! Alert! Alert! Lockdown! James, can you still hear me? Is it locked down? Monica, you've got to get out of there. How? The floor is... well, locked down. I don't care if the floor is lava. You need to find the kids and leave the building. Security is everywhere. Can you use cookies and cream somehow I could try if I could even get to an elevator Okay you need to create a distraction for the guards Have you been watching Die Hard again No Well, yes, but it works for John McClane, because it works. I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm not John McClane. No, you're smarter. Tell me about the craft stations. Let's see. Balloon animals, face paint, make your own slime. Now we're talking, is there soda at the snack stations? Of course. Cans or bottles? Bottles. Perfect. Welcome to Operation Slime Cannon. You want me to build a cannon that shoots slime? Don't pretend that doesn't sound exciting. Okay, maybe a little. That's my girl. Now, grab an empty soda bottle. Is there any slime already mixed? Plenty. Great. Now, first cut the bottom off a balloon. Got it. Stretch the other end over the neck of the bottle so it fits snugly. Did they teach you this in training? Nah, I saw it on a break show. Time to fill her up. Only halfway. Okay, I can use this funnel. That'll do. This is kind of fun. Does that make me weird? I say being married to me is what makes you weird. Remember our first Halloween together? How could I forget? Now what? Build the pressure by grabbing the balloon and pulling it back. Okay, that first Halloween. It was after all your motorcycle accidents, right? We went to that silly carnival? Silly? It was magical. You were dressed like a T-bird from Greece. And you were an astronaut. You tortured that poor kid in the dunk tank. Then in a row, he called you sweetie. I had to defend your honor. All right, slime cannon's ready. What you waiting for? Let her rip. Hi, Jess from GZM here. Love what you're listening to? Want more? Go to gzmshows.com slash survey to take a super brief survey. We want to hear from you so we make more great audio perfect for you. Yeah, I'm talking to you. So go to gzmshows.com slash survey. Once more, that's gzmshows.com slash survey. Cyrus, you got out. After you left him. Casey, what are you doing down here? She lives here. And since you left him behind in the ice tunnel, someone had to help. Brinley, what's going on on the other side of that glass? Is that... That kid in there opened a portal. A big one. That's what he does. Is that Penn? The new kid from our class? And it seems to be getting, I don't know, stronger? I know I keep saying this, but you guys really need to get out of here. Look! It's getting even wider! I think someone is coming. Don't move. I'm going to go check the back hall. Now it's getting smaller. False alarm. But we really should... Wait, it just got bigger again. It's you! What? I think she's right. The portal is growing in power because of you. Okay, I'll keep my distance. But you need to get out! Um, Cyrus? Look into the portal! You can see right through to the other side. What does that sign say? Halloween Carnival... What? What do you see? Halloween Carnival 1989 What You seeing through it in 1989 Step right up, hit one target, and win a special Halloween prize. Come on, James! Let's try that one with the bowling pins. Haven't we spent enough money on these rigged games? Only because you insisted on dunking that poor guy in the tank ten times. I was defending your honor. Look, we're looking at Gizmo from Gremlins. So cute. That's right, young man. Listen to the little lady. Little lady? Can we dunk him for that? We could try. Live a little. It's almost 1990. The end of an era. The last decade before a new millennium. Whoa. The 21st century. You okay, Monica? Yeah, it just reminded me of those dreams I've been having. The ones about the future? It feels like they're... Haunting you? Yeah, I know. I'm still having them, too. I don't know why they freak me out. I mean, they're just dreams, right? That feel kind of real. Maybe they're a sign. A sign of what? A sign that we go see that psychic in that tent over there. Madame Fortuna, fortune teller, the seer with all the answers. Come on, it'll be fun. I'm sure if we test her out, we'll prove she's a fraud. And if she's not? Then maybe she can really help us understand what we're seeing. So to win-win, come on! Okay, why not? Here we go. Trippy. Smells like incense. Hello? Hello? Madam Fortuna? She's probably grabbing a corn dog by the fun house. Let's just get out of- I cannot exit. I shall be present momentarily. Okay. Welcome to the seer's tent. I am Madam Fortuna, the seer with all the- Uh, aren't you a little young? Like 40 years too young? Who dares question- Are you serious? You two? Hey, now that you've listened to this week's episode, head on over to the GZM Rewind feed to hear me and the creators talk with special guests, including cast members and superfans. Shh, it's starting. GCM Shows. Imagination Amplified. helps you out. 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