Marvel's Runaways (2017) s01e02 Episode Script

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Previously, on Marvel's Runaways I have a lot of things I need to do today, like prepare for court and the PRIDE meeting we are hosting tonight.
- Don't remind me.
- You guys do realize that it's a volunteer charity organization, right, not the mob? You could get out if you wanted to.
[electronic voice.]
The door to Amy's room was opened.
You know the rules.
- If Amy was here, she'd - But Amy is not here.
So what does it matter if I take her tights? I don't mean to interrupt.
I just wanted to tell Ms.
Dean how grateful I am for everything that her mother's done for me.
This kind of delightful banter is why I think we should all get together at my place tonight.
You're having people over tonight? [screams.]
[metal creaking.]
[Nico.]
Room for one more? - [Karolina.]
I know that girl! - Wait, don't! What the hell was that? - Hurry! - What if they didn't see us? Well, then, we're getting in our cardio! They definitely saw something.
- Way to go, Molly! - I said sorry! There was some kind of flash of light.
Or it could have been a reflection from the staff sound barrier.
[Catherine.]
We have taken every precaution, always.
No reason to believe differently now.
It's fine.
It's gonna be fine.
Shit! Which one of you guys closed the door behind us? [Karolina.]
Are we trapped down here? God, it won't budge! It must be locked.
[Chase.]
Don't take this the wrong way, Wilder, but a little upper body strength might help.
[grunts.]
Heavier than it looks.
Yeah, everyone, come on, push together.
I hear footsteps.
[all grunting.]
Let's keep moving.
You guys into the guest house.
I have an idea.
Yeah? What if it's a stupid idea that makes things worse? [Gert.]
I don't see how that's possible.
[Karolina.]
They could be coming for us next.
I trust you, Alex.
It must've been some kind of Gibborim ceremony for a higher level than me.
That girl, Destiny, she's in the church.
That's the only thing that makes sense.
Are you kidding? That makes no sense.
My parents are Jews, not Gibbs.
But they are scientists.
Maybe they were just doing some cool experiment that involved stuffing a human in a box Look, the box kind of looked like a transporter, right? My dad is obsessed with time travel.
Maybe he finally figured it out.
Great theory, Doc Brown.
I'm sorry, Molly, are we boring you? Guys, whatever happened, I think our parents killed that girl.
What happened to Amy Minoru was an unthinkable tragedy but it can't be the thing that defines the rest of his life.
He's a Wilder.
He's strong.
He's smart.
We don't let our past define our future.
You taught me that.
I did.
And you were in jail at the time, so I say I got some cred.
I know better than to mess with you.
- That's my man.
- Mm-hmm.
Now, help me set up for the PRIDE meeting.
I'm gonna be in court all afternoon.
Everyone will be here on time this evening.
[Chase.]
It'll all be over soon.
In another year I'll be off to college, and I'll never have to see his smug dickface again.
Chase, he's your father.
Oh, right.
My bad.
He slammed a fork into the table this morning instead of my head.
So, yeah, progress.
He hasn't laid a finger on you in a while now.
Yeah, 'cause he knows if he tried, I'd kick his ass.
I'm not saying he isn't difficult, but that's the price of having a mind like his.
I love you, Mom, I do, but Dad is a first-class, grade-A, platinum-card-carrying asshole.
That's his genius.
[cell phone buzzes.]
Who's calling you? I thought Dad didn't let you have friends.
[scoffs.]
Hey, I'm supposed to call you, remember? No, no.
It's good to hear your voice.
I can't wait to see you tonight even with him there.
[whirring.]
[electrical buzzing.]
Goddamn it.
Why are you still here? - [high-pitched whir.]
- Aah! What's wrong? Is it the headaches again? It's the damn box.
It's having dematerialization problems.
Yes, I see that.
But you'll figure it out, right? The PRIDE meeting is tonight.
Maybe you could reach out to someone? Fresh perspective might be good.
[squeaking.]
It's okay to ask for help.
Help? Is that a joke? Who could possibly be able to help me? I'm sorry, Janet, I'm just under a tremendous amount of pressure, not that that's an excuse.
Get rid of that.
It's useless.
[Karolina.]
There's a lot going on with me, too, not that you would even notice.
Leslie, we have a problem.
It's Destiny.
She wasn't in chapel today, and she isn't in her room.
Are you sure? We need to find her.
Now.
[laughter.]
Hey, Karolina, say hi to Phil.
You remember my agent? Hey.
I guess it has been a hot minute since we last sat down, but you look great, Phil, really.
You haven't aged a day since I first signed with you.
Oh, the one benefit of looking 60 since I was 40.
Is there a more private place where we can talk? Secrets only live in shadows.
And there are no shadows in the light.
It's part of Leslie's sermon.
So, what's going on? For you to drive all this way, it must be big news, and let me just say the answer is yes! I am ready to do TV.
Frank, I came here to let you go.
What? You're firing me? Phil, I was one of your first clients.
And also, you're my agent.
You can't fire me.
I fire you.
Sure, that works, too.
Listen, Frank, we had a hell of a run.
There was a moment there where your poster was on the wall of every teenaged girl across the whole country.
A huge swath of the female population discovered the wonders of masturbation to your photo.
High praise, indeed.
Yeah, but now you're mostly known as that guy from that church.
And I say that as a compliment.
Why are you even interested in acting? You make way more running this place than you ever could from doing an arc on Fuller House, and this is tax-free.
The church is Leslie's, and not that she isn't generous, but I need my own thing.
This whole place belongs to Leslie? Jesus.
Sorry.
Who negotiated that deal? Her dad.
Right before he died.
But it was your celebrity that helped put this place on the map.
Talk to Leslie.
You deserve a piece of the pie, and the respect that goes with it.
[Robert.]
You need to fix this.
I know.
I'm on it.
I don't mean the trophy.
You do know what today is? Of course I do.
[whooshing.]
I need you out of here.
Now! Why? I made it clear.
No one is supposed to be in here.
And Nico made it clear that a verbal contract is not enough.
I'm sealing it off! Totally rational reaction.
Out of the room, Robert.
This is no way to deal with the situation.
Real mature, Tina.
I did warn you.
I know you miss her.
I do, too.
So why can't you just say it out loud? Every day, Nico pulls further away.
If things don't change, we'll lose her, too.
I suppose we can start with a padlock.
Good bran bar.
- You like it? - Yeah.
- It's a new flavor.
- Thought you would.
- Cinnamon? Booyah! - Yes.
- Hey! - [honking.]
Can you believe this character? Yeah.
Sorry! Can't go without mowing down a bunch of children.
I swear, the greener the car, the bigger the A-hole driving it.
If you see someone driving a Nemo, just go in the other direction.
Yeah, that goes double for the dude who created it.
- Dale - What, apologies.
Is Victor Stein, I don't know, humanitarian of the year or something? - Yeah.
Twice, actually.
- Oh, twice! And you need to be on your best behavior when you see him tonight.
Tonight? What are you talking about? What's tonight? The PRIDE meeting.
- Oh, God, no.
- Yeah.
Are you serious? [honking.]
Okay, sorry! We hear you, guy! There he goes.
There he goes.
Okay! - You're a real strong man.
- Really! - Real strong man.
- Honestly! How about this? You go solo and you just cover for me? So only I have the pleasure of listening to Tina Minoru insult my homemade brie? Well, she's insane, because your soft cheeses are out of this world.
- Thanks, hon.
- Love you.
And if anyone should get the night off, it's me, because I stayed up all night in the basement with her.
Honey! That's a good angle.
She's a cutie.
[construction noise.]
[rap music playing.]
Boy I'm buoyant, Floating on them peons Go in 'til they take my bro'nem out them CDCRs Prison system broken Racial war commotion Until the president get ashy, Vincent won't be votin' [rap music continues.]
Wow today's your lucky day! Yeah? How's that? Well, you get to take the rest of the day off, get some beers, see the kids.
You all do! I'm the foreman now.
You know, this job is being bankrolled by some powerful people.
They're not gonna like this.
Yeah, that's kind of the point.
Oh, and when you call Geoffrey Wilder, tell him Darius Davis says hello.
[cell phone rings.]
Wilder.
What's up? No.
No, whatever you do, don't call the cops.
I'll handle it.
Handle what? It's Howard from the construction site.
It seems Darius Davis showed up there and made himself at home.
He's just trying to get my attention.
Well, it worked.
Make Darius go away.
If I pay him, he'll keep coming back for more.
And if you don't? He's trying to pull you back in.
It's too late for that.
You know this.
If the PRIDE find out? Nothing can jeopardize that construction site.
Understood.
I got this.
Leslie.
You're leaving? I'm sorry.
I know how much you've done for me, but No goodbye, not even a note? Look, there's something that I never told you.
I have a little girl.
Today's her birthday.
She's three.
I swore to myself that I wouldn't miss another one.
You said you didn't have anyone.
Because I don't.
Not anymore, not after I ran.
I mean, I just couldn't take care of her, not like she deserved but I'm doing better now, you know, I'm ready, and that is all thanks to you.
Thank you, Destiny and what better expression of your growth in the church than re-embracing your role as a mother.
But maybe you could wait a few days? - Why? - I wanted it to be a surprise, but obviously I've made it a little too surprising.
I've been praying on it and I believe that you are ready to move up in the church to see more of the spectrum.
You don't mean Yes.
I believe you're ready to go Ultra.
Tonight.
All of the plans have been made.
You just need to come with me.
[man.]
Bus 45 is now boarding! Do you really think that I'm ready? I do.
Come on.
Let's go do this.
Okay.
[rap song playing.]
I've got clean and I've got dirty money You know it When that money talk What up, baby, you know I own it [switches rap off.]
There he is.
Looking sharp! Mr.
Wilder! Ha! Well, now, fellas, this is an honor.
Once upon a time, this badass ran this town.
Easy, now.
You'll make me feel old.
[chuckles.]
Check him.
You get it back when we done.
Make sure there's no recording of this negotiation.
That's what we calling this? Well, when you build a new school in my 'hood, homie, there's taxes to pay.
Mm Yeah, I don't hear any ticking.
[sighs.]
But Geoffrey but it doesn't feel like 50 grand.
Open it.
You notice anything familiar? If I'm not mistaken, that's your Nana B's house.
Ooh, she made the best spicy chicken.
Shit kept me alive for years.
If you keep messing with me, that chicken recipe's gonna be all that's left of her.
Here I thought you'd gone soft with your yoga moms and fro-yo and shit.
Guess you still got some rollin' 20s in you after all.
For life, cuz.
Now that I moved on, you the boss now, I get that, but don't forget you got what you did because I let you have it.
If I want it back, I'll take it.
See, the way I recall it, you got to the top because of what I did.
For you.
All you do is take.
You ain't got no respect, no honor, no memory of the people you left behind, cuz.
I'm building something great for this community! You're building something great for Geoffrey Wilder just like always.
I want you gone and never coming back, or I will destroy your world.
Phone.
I gotta tell the crew break time is over.
You got what you needed from his cell? Download complete.
Word.
Leslie? Don't let me interrupt.
I just came in for some moral support.
I appreciate that, but this is my home office.
I'm working.
You're always working.
Let me help you lighten the load.
I'm ready to go all in, to devote myself entirely.
Take me Ultra.
You know what that entails.
Yes, I do devotion of body and soul.
For too long, I've had one foot in and one foot out, and this church is too much for one person to run on their own.
It drove your father into an early grave, and I don't want to see that happen to you.
He had testicular cancer, Frank.
I don't think that's gonna be a problem for me.
I know in the past my acting has taken me away from my faith, but now, the only part that I want to play is your partner, both in life and the church.
Let us pray.
Your agent came by today.
What did he have to say? Forget Phil.
I want to do something that matters.
I can't have this conversation right now.
Where do you have to go that's more important than this? The PRIDE meeting.
Perfect.
Let me come with you.
The meetings are closed.
So your billionaire buddies are more important than your marriage or the church? Those billionaires legitimize the church in the eyes of the city.
What I do for PRIDE, I do for the church.
What about me, Leslie? The fact that you're even toying with going Ultra is very exciting, and we'll talk about it later.
I'm not toying, Leslie.
I'm serious.
She's a very strong candidate.
Is there a problem? The less I know about this shit, the better.
Everyone signs off on this.
We're all in this together.
You're not getting cold feet, are you, Geoffrey? It concerns me that you aren't.
She's only 17.
They're always the same age.
Which is now the same age as our children.
That don't bother nobody? Personally, I've found denial to be a very effective coping mechanism.
I know how I feel about Chardonnay.
What has gotten into you? These kids are living on borrowed time.
When they come to me, they are addicts on the streets.
The six months of safety and shelter that I give them is more than they would have if left on their own.
This is a gift, and the cause that they are giving themselves over to is one they know nothing about.
Not so different from us, then.
[Janet.]
We know why we're here, and if everything goes as planned which, of course, it will then this is the last time any of us have to be here.
Let's just do this.
[heavy door rolling.]
That is cool every time.
I don't wanna lose Ever again I don't wanna lose Nobody I don't wanna lose Ever again I don't wanna lose Oh Down in the night When the demons convene Down by your body I was born to forget You stopped believing You go blind I stopped believing I stopped believe I don't wanna lose Ever again I don't wanna lose Nobody I don't wanna lose Ever again I don't wanna lose We're ready on our end.
In light of the dark when I was blind Oh, to be good Good this time In light of the dark, when I was It's time.
[whooshing.]
You test-drive this thing today? Purrs like a kitten.
I thought that the ceremony took place in the desert.
Who are all these people? I don't recognize any of them from the church.
It's gonna be okay, I promise.
All of this is for you.
Everything is as it should be.
Drink this to purify yourself.
That's okay.
Shh [coughs.]
That's okay.
There you go.
[shushing.]
Please don't do this.
Please.
[individual beeps, then rapid beeps.]
Why can't I feel my arms? My legs What is this? It's the light.
- What happens? - It's okay.
- Please don't.
- Destiny, it's okay.
It's okay.
I'm sorry.
Please No, no, no, no! Please! Please, don't! [sobbing.]
Leslie, I'm afraid! You don't have to be afraid.
Please! Please, I'm afraid! No, no, no, no! No, no! I'm afraid! - Do it.
Now.
- Please.
It's okay.
It's gonna be okay, sweet girl.
[Victor.]
She's gone.
[zips.]
I trust you, Alex.
- It worked.
- You cut the power? My parents just figured it out.
I was covering the flash.
Maybe it'll seem like a circuit blew.
- More like your dumb idea did.
- It's actually really smart.
But we can't just stand around here like something weird just happened.
I have an idea.
Does that involve waking Molly? - Okay, baby, hey, be cool.
- Yeah.
is that your arm in my leg? Hey, guys, look who showed up.
How was the meeting? Uh, good, good, just wrapping up.
We heard you guys weren't coming.
Hope it's okay.
Turns out we missed each other more than we cared to admit.
So, then, everything's good here? I wouldn't say that.
Nico just landed on green, so things are about to get a little freaky.
Oh, my God! Okay, then, we'll let you guys get to it.
Parents are leaving soon, if you kids need rides.
- You think they saw anything? - I think we're good here.
Game over.
Think they bought it? [Tina.]
Our kids are here? They're in the guest house playing games like old times.
Didn't seem to have a clue.
Also like old times.
Frankly, it was nice to see.
Breakers are all flipped.
Something must've blown.
- Victor's box.
- Put on quite a show tonight.
It did its job.
Though I'm not sure why it would cause a power surge.
It's not like it's plugged into a wall.
It's a lot of energy swirling around.
Who knows.
Whatever it was, don't think it had anything to do with the kids.
You okay? - That was a hard one.
- Agreed.
If everyone's good here, I have to be in the office early.
Want some help with that thing? No, you guys go on.
I can pack up myself.
There's no way my parents would kill someone, all right, especially an innocent girl.
My parents fight for people like her.
Yeah, so does mine, and Destiny loved her.
She asked for my number.
She wants to hang out.
She she can't be dead.
Here's an idea.
How about we just march down there and ask them? 'Cause finding out my mom is evil would actually be the least surprising explanation.
But the rest of our parents were down there, too.
So you're saying they're all psycho? Actually describes my dad pretty well.
[Gert.]
No way.
Dale and Stacey may have their quirks, but their biggest character flaw is that they occasionally listen to Weird Al for pleasure.
Molly, let me see that photo you took.
[thumping on door.]
[thumping.]
[Destiny gasping.]
Please! Please! You shouldn't be here.
Help me! [chatter.]
All right, we need to maintain the status quo.
If we start acting weird, they're gonna notice.
If I don't act weird, they'll notice.
We just need to buy ourselves some time.
Right, there's gotta be a reasonable explanation for all this.
Right, like time travel.
I'm gonna use the bathroom.
Okay! Great party, kids.
Anybody want some brie to take home? Seems to be a lot left over.
I wonder why.
Okay.
Gert, Molly, why don't you guys come with us? Act normal.
Sounds super! Thanks so much.
You've never sounded that happy in your entire life.
Karolina, it's late.
Everyone's had a long day.
Ready? Great to see you guys.
Drive safe.
Hey.
Thank you for everything tonight.
- Good night, guys.
- Good night.
Your dad texted.
He's outside in the Leapfrog.
Ah, Nemo's new self-driving SUV.
Extra-large trunk space.
We can't leave him waiting.
I wouldn't dream of it.
Alex, where is Nico? I have a board meeting first thing tomorrow.
Um, she's freshening up.
I'll tell her you're waiting.
[knock on door.]
Nico? It's just me.
Hey.
They're starting to get suspicious.
I can't go home.
It was already bad enough living there, but now I know.
I get it.
No, Alex, you don't.
You can't.
It's always just been you and your parents, but I used to have someone who'd take my side, listen to me.
And now I'm all alone with them.
You're not alone.
Promise.
[Alex.]
Hey, guys.
- There she is.
- Finally.
Thanks for everything, Mr.
and Mrs.
Wilder.
Have a great night.
Seems like everything turned around after all.
You and Nico, did I see some sparks? 'Cause I thought I saw some sparks.
Hey, the old man had some game back in the day, if you ever need some advice.
Yeah, I'm good.
Good night.
[beeps.]
[beeps.]
[beeps.]
[beeps.]
[beeps.]
Mr.
Dean? This area is off-limits.
Vaughn, hi.
I just wanted to drop by and see Leslie.
Aw, that's sweet, but she's not here, and you don't have access to her private meditation suite.
Hmm.
I can't even check it out? See what she's done to the place? It must be pretty nice, considering how much time she's been spending in there.
And, hey, if Leslie's allowed, then so am I.
All due respect, Mr.
Dean, you're not Mrs.
Dean.
No.
But when Mrs.
Dean was considering promoting you, who gave the idea a big thumbs up? Because you knew how devoted I was to Mrs.
Dean and her rules.
[faint creak.]
Nico? Gert can I sleep in here tonight? Alex said we're not supposed to act weird.
Dale and Stacey won't know.
Gert Something really weird is going on with me.
Yeah, I think it's going on with all of us, Molls.
Can you sing that song? You know, the one you Yeah, I know the one, Molls, just It's been a really long time.
Please.
Please sing.
Let's go to sleep There is a dream We can share Just you and me In a floating sea In the air What's left below I'll never know Honey, don't stay out here too late, okay? I won't.
You are the moon In a quiet night Terrified Reach for the cloud I will be around And by your side [singing continues, distorted.]
I was worried about you.
Everything go okay today with Darius? We'll break ground on time.
Nothing knocks that dig off schedule, especially him.
That's great news.
Right? Being down there with Darius it made me realize how far I've come from my old life in so many ways.
That's a good thing.
But what we did tonight the zip code may have changed, and, yeah, I traded my old crew for some rich white folk Killing is still killing.
Come on, now, Geoffrey.
We can't think of it that way.
It's not like I didn't understand the skill set I brought to the table.
Yeah.
Real estate holdings, community relations ties to the mayor's office, the police It's more than that, and you know it.
Today is done.
Let's go to bed.