Pandora (2019) s01e08 Episode Script

1 Previously on Pandora The obstacle is the path.
What does that mean? The images we recovered from your mother's workstation.
Those are the images she was working on when she was killed.
We should go on a date.
- I like you, Xander.
- What's the deal with you two? - There is no deal.
- Keep telling yourself that.
I understand you already know the girl.
She dated my sister for a while, but you knew that already.
There's something on the other side of that portal.
If Captain Jaworski's intel about Tiagra proves accurate, then every government in the civilized worlds will be beholden to us.
Have you gotten it to work? We've made some progress.
So that's a no.
Tell them to work faster.
I'm not renowned for my patience.
My father, less so.
There is something else we need to show you.
We're not sure what it means.
What it means, Dr.
Markham, is that we're digging in the right place.
Do you know how long I've waited for Solstice Break? Nothing but one week of fun in the sun.
Well, suns, actually.
The resort we're going to is in a binary star system.
I still can't believe you guys talked me into going.
Come on, Pilar, this trip will be good for you.
You need to unwind and unplug.
Why? I can go anywhere I want without even leaving my dorm room.
Hey, guys.
What's going on? Nothing.
We were just sharing notes from Shral's lecture today.
Yep.
You guys were talking about your trip again, weren't you? Guys, it's okay to talk about it in front of me.
I really don't mind.
We just feel bad you're not coming.
After everything that's happened this year, it just doesn't feel right celebrating.
But staying on campus for Winter Solstice Break? Isn't there somewhere else you could go? With my parents gone, the Academy is my home now.
But it won't be that bad.
It couldn't have anything to do with someone else who's staying behind on Solstice Break, could it? Guys, for the last time, there is nothing going on with me and Xander.
Even if there was, he's with Kossara now, so Not anymore.
Kossara told me they broke up, so that put the kibosh on their plan to take a cruise - to the rings of Persephone.
- Mmm.
You can act like you don't care as much as you want, but a clone knows better.
You wanted to see me, professor? It appears Parallax is in possession of a powerful new weapon, code name: Janus.
- What does it do? - Don't know.
All we have to go on is this one image.
Those are the same alien symbols that we recovered from a colony in New Portland.
Precisely.
Whatever it is, it's too bloody dangerous to leave in Harlan Fried's hands.
I need you to find out what it is.
And that's where Jacqueline comes in.
Jax? According to intelligence reports, Fried's youngest daughter, Cordelia, is celebrating Solstice Break on Euphoria 7.
She and Jax had a relationship a few years ago.
We need Jax to reestablish contact with Cordelia.
Reestablish contact? You mean get back in a relationship with her? It's too dangerous.
- You'll be there with her.
- She'll never agree to it.
You're underestimating how persuasive you can be, Mr.
Duvall.
Besides, we're only asking her to resume a prior relationship, not do anything she hasn't done before.
Sir, and what if I refuse? Millions of people around the galaxy are potentially in jeopardy if this weapon falls into Harlan Fried's hands, so you don't get a choice.
You and Jacqueline are going to Euphoria 7, and you're going to get that intel.
Whatever it takes.
Welcome, Thomas.
Aren't the clothes supposed to go inside? I'm not going with you.
What? Why not? Academic probation.
They said that my grades slipped last quarter, so I have to stay here on duty assignment.
Can't you talk to someone? I already tried.
It's no use.
You know what the worst part is? This was supposed to be our first trip together.
Now it's all ruined! Not necessarily.
What if I stay here too? Really? You'd do that for me? Of course.
We don't have to go to some fancy resort to have fun.
We can have a staycation.
- What? - It's when you go on vacation but don't actually go anywhere.
Doesn't sound like much of a vacation.
It will be great.
It'll just be you and me alone on campus.
Totally romantic, you'll see.
It'll be good for me.
I won't have to fight all the thoughts in my head.
It'll just be you and me.
Hey.
- Can I sit down? - Mm.
Um So I was wondering if maybe you'd like to take a trip off-world.
With me.
A trip? You and me? Together? Yeah.
Together.
For Dr.
Osborn.
The CIS needs intel.
And we think maybe you're the one to help us find it.
Intel, from who? Cordelia Fried.
Of course.
I should have known.
Wait, Jax, can you just listen for a minute, please? We have reason to believe that Harlan Fried has his hands on some seriously dangerous alien tech, and you are the only one that can help us find it.
We need your help.
Don't tell me you're okay with this? Well, if it means protecting the Confederacy, then yes.
You don't know Cordelia like I do.
She's obsessive and controlling, and borderline psychotic, and you just want me to get back in a relationship with her? It's not a relationship.
It's just information that only you can get.
Well, in that case Jax! What if it means finding out what happened to your parents? Just look, please.
These were recovered from Harlan Fried's dig site.
They're almost identical to the ones we found in New Portland.
We leave tomorrow at 0600 hours sharp.
Make it nine.
I like to sleep in.
Where are they? The shuttle leaves in an hour.
Where's Atria? Where are your bags? She can't come.
And neither can I.
But this was her idea.
I'm sorry, but I have to be there for Atria.
Have fun, though.
Can you believe this? First Atria, and then Thomas bails too? Well, looks like it's just the two of us then, Ralen.
Actually, I'm not going either.
You mean I'm going alone? I didn't even want to go in the first place.
Welcome to Euphoria 7.
Looking for adventure Someone turn off the lights Become the main attraction You can do whatever you like You know you got You spot her? Check your six.
Now what? Now we wait to get her attention.
Don't worry, I know how to do that.
Smiling for the camera Now they know who you are You set the world on fire Everybody knows You're a star You know you got all eyes on All eyes on you Did she see? Oh, she saw, all right.
Good.
Now take this.
I already put sunscreen on.
It's not for you.
It's for me.
Or should I say, Cordelia.
Pretend I said something very funny.
Jax? Cordelia Fried? How are you, darling? You look amazing.
So do you.
Where are my manners? This is my boyfriend, Xander.
Hi.
How do you two know each other? Oh, we're old friends.
We were a lot more than that.
- We dated.
Briefly.
- Not that briefly.
Five months and seven days, to be exact.
Then I guess you know exactly how special Jax is.
Oh, trust me, I do.
If I were you, I wouldn't let her out of my sight.
Oh, don't worry, I don't plan to.
Excuse me, Miss.
Fried.
In a minute.
I really must insist.
Yeah, I said, in a minute.
Sorry about my bodyguard.
Sometimes he doesn't quite know his place.
Anyway, it was so nice to see you, darling.
You too.
Maybe we'll see each other around.
I can only hope.
Well played.
She is hooked.
Well, then let's reel her in, darling.
Uh-oh, uh-oh Oh, yeah, yeah Uh-oh, uh-oh Oh, yeah I'm gonna go and ride with you On a bicycle for two I'm gonna share my life with you On a bicycle for two Pedal through the fields in the heat of summer Spinning our wheels With our hearts full of wonder I must admit, I'm loving this staycation.
So what do we do all week? Hope I'm not interrupting.
Ralen? Aren't you supposed to be vacationing with Pilar? I chose to stay behind.
- Oh.
- Why? Mm.
What are you both up to? We were just about to eat lunch.
Why don't you join us? That would be delightful.
Thank you for the invitation.
I am most hungry.
Aww.
Join us for a Solstice celebration - tomorrow at 10:00 p.
m.
- We're on.
I took a lot of time off from work - to spend a bit of time - Why did you bring me here? - What was the point? - Can we just take this somewhere slightly quieter? Let's go.
Let's go.
Great.
Have a nice lunch! I warned him not to leave you alone.
We're on vacation, and all he can do is think about work.
Well, his loss, because now you can have a drink with me.
So this boyfriend of yours, is it serious? I like him, I just I never know where we stand.
His work is just so important to him that I don't know, it's almost like there's no room for anything else.
Every time I think we might get close, he just pushes me away.
Maybe you should stop waiting for him to change move on to something better.
Someone better.
How long have you had that necklace? Thirteen years.
Since we were kids.
You've been saving it.
You've never given it to any of your girlfriends This story is fascinating.
The complexities of human relationships, all told through a witty narrative.
What do you call these types of stories again? Romantic comedies.
They were also called "date movies.
" Yeah.
Date.
As in two people.
Then you go to that airport and you go win her back.
I'll never make it.
Well, then why are you still here? Get going! Laura We have not had a single moment to ourselves.
We can't tell Ralen to just leave.
He needs friends who care about him.
Maybe not for long.
You better shut your mouth and let this scrawny man confess his love Kossara's single now too and stuck on campus since her plans with Xander got squashed.
She's agreed to go on a date with Ralen.
If she and Ralen hit it off, then maybe she can take him off our hands.
You wouldn't know it, but he is very sensitive.
Do we even know if she's Ralen's type? I just want to spend some alone time with you.
That's what you want too, right? May I please have some more popped corn? Before this goes any further, I want to apologize.
When we were together, I was a monster.
Obsessive, jealous.
I know it's no excuse, but having Harlan Fried as a dad growing up doesn't help.
- Yeah.
- He wasn't exactly the best role model.
I can only imagine.
I don't blame you for leaving me.
If I were you I would've done the same thing.
But I'm not that person anymore, Jax.
More than anything, I'd like to prove that to you if you'll let me.
What? Now? Yes, your guest has arrived.
Unfortunately, I have to go.
I have some boring work stuff.
Mmm.
But if you stay here, I promise I'll be right back.
Pretty please? I'll think about it.
Join us for a Solstice celebration tomorrow night at 10:00 p.
m.
Zero-G volleyball courts are open today.
Book your game with our pros today.
Hey, Jax, just checking up on you.
Pilar, now is really not a good time.
Why are you whispering? Where are you? Aren't you supposed to be at the Academy? I'm on Euphoria 7 with Xander.
- Xander? I don't believe it.
- Shh! I knew you guys would finally hook up.
It's not what you think, okay? I got to go.
Regan Fried? - Lost? - I I was just looking for Cordelia? - She's having a drink.
- Oh.
Where you should be.
Right.
So, what did we learn about Cordelia Fried other than the fact that she can clearly drink you under the table? For starters, I learned that her sister is now here.
- Regan Fried? - Mm-hmm.
And she gave Cordelia a device with some type of data on it.
- Did you get a good look at it? - No.
I was lucky that I was able to get away.
Then you'll have to get it from her.
Well, how do you expect me to do that? The resort is throwing a party for the Solstice tonight.
You'll have to go.
You'll get close to her.
And then, when she least suspects it, you'll get the device.
And when you have it, we'll meet up.
I'll make a copy, and you'll get it back to her before she even knows it's gone.
Well, how will you know when I have it? Because I'll be watching.
With this! It's a present from the professor.
This is the latest in surveillance technology from the CIS.
This is a neural implant.
It attaches itself to your midbrain and lets me see and hear everything that you do by intercepting and transmitting neuronal messages sent to the auditory and visual cortices.
Wait, that's going inside of me? - Mm-hmm.
- I don't think so.
It's biotech.
It's like Pilar's nanites.
Plus, this flushes itself out of your body in 24 hours.
It's completely safe.
Yeah.
But I'm more concerned with you being inside of my head.
Jax, I need to keep tabs on you.
And we can't risk Cordelia or her security detail detecting more traditional surveillance measures on you.
You may think she's changed, but she's still Harlan Fried's daughter.
Fine.
Better not turn that thing on when I'm in the shower.
Wouldn't dream of it.
- You ready? - Mm-hmm.
Oh, you enjoyed that? Mm-mmm.
Xander, can you read me? Loud and clear.
How do I look? You look nice.
Totally nice.
Sorry I asked.
Do you have eyes on Cordelia? I do.
Going in.
Mm-hmm.
Why, Miss Zhou.
You're positively breathtaking.
The goddess Athena herself couldn't look more radiant than you at this moment.
Now that's a compliment.
Where's your boyfriend? I took your advice.
Ended it.
He took the first shuttle back to Earth.
You're better off.
You're way too good for him.
I got you something.
It's beautiful.
It's a rock fragment from Canyon of the Moons where we spent the summer three years ago.
This way, you'll always have something of mine close to your heart.
Cordelia Fried, you never cease to amaze me.
Come on, let's go dance.
Are you sure this is wise, spending so much time with this girl? Let go of me.
She suddenly reappears after all these years, conveniently loses her boyfriend? I don't trust her.
I do.
That's all that matters.
I doubt your father would agree.
Uh So, Kossara, how long have you been working at the Black Hole? Just a few months.
It's part-time to help me pay for school.
Oh? Well, what are you studying? Exoarchaeology.
I love learning about ancient alien civilizations.
Ah.
You hear that, Ralen? She loves to study aliens.
Yes, I heard.
Maybe we should just order.
Does everyone know what they want? Yes.
I'd love some chili cheese fries, please.
I'm not working right now.
But you're usually the one who brings the cheesy fries.
You know what? I'm out of here.
First you show up 30 minutes late, then you insult my makeup.
I was just asking if you were trying to cover up a deformity or scar.
Everyone was thinking it, right? Good night.
I'm sorry.
As you humans say, my heart was not into it.
That's because it belongs to someone else.
It's Jax, isn't it? It's so obvious from the way you look at her.
You like Jax? That's fantastic.
- It is? - Yes! Go be with her.
Right now.
I cannot.
She went on Solstice Break with Mr.
Duvall.
Well, she didn't tell us that.
Who cares if she went with Xander? Okay, come on, look, look, there's still time.
Go to her and tell her exactly how you feel.
Make a grand, romantic gesture, just like in that movie that we watched.
Do you think that would work? But I don't even know where she is.
I know someone who will.
I really shouldn't tell you this.
- It's a secret.
- Pilar! Fine.
She's at Euphoria 7.
- With Xander? No way! - I know, can you believe it? - Definitely not.
- He hasn't made a move yet, but she's gonna tell him how she really feels.
- And how does she feel? - I don't know.
Just don't tell her I told you.
So, what do you think of that? Ralen? I think I need another drink.
Yes, you do.
Blue safari coming right up.
Got it.
On my way.
Copy that.
- Okay.
- All right.
We only have a few minutes.
Yeah.
Let's find out what this Janus is really about.
It's a portal, like the one in New Portland.
Apparently, and it looks like Harlan Fried has found it.
There's more than one gateway? That must be why Fried called it Janus.
That's the Roman God of transitions.
It literally means doorways, gates.
Look, I hate to interrupt this little mythology lesson.
But I need to get the device back to Cordelia soon, or she's going to get suspicious.
What's wrong? I can't seem to find Jax.
Got it.
Let's go.
Quick, kiss me.
- What? - Kiss me.
All right, everybody, here comes the Solstice! Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one! Happy Solstice! I never want to see you again! Is there a problem, Jax? Not anymore.
What was all that about? He said he wanted to get back together.
And when I said no, he didn't take it well.
You said he took the first flight out.
He lied.
He can't let me go.
It's over now.
I only want to be with you.
Why don't we take this back to my cabana? The location of the dig site is on the planet Tiagra.
Well done.
You did well.
Your uncle will be proud.
That's all you have to say, Xander? No.
Also, we're leaving.
I've packed your bags already.
What? No, Cordelia mentioned she had some work to do off-world.
- Maybe I can get her - The point of the mission was to find out what's happening with Janus.
We've done that.
Mission complete.
You're not even going to look at me? You're not gonna say anything about what happened last night? What do you want me to say? I want you to tell me how you're feeling.
I can't have feelings, Jax, and still do my job.
I understand.
You are the most loyal man I have ever met.
Unfortunately, your loyalty is to my uncle and not to me.
Let me at least get ready and tell Cordelia goodbye.
You have five minutes.
If you're not back by then, I'm coming out to get you.
Just remember whose idea this was.
You could've said no at any time.
But you didn't, did you? Cordelia? Jax? That trip you were talking about, let's go.
Right now.
Funny.
I was just going to find you and suggest the same thing.
One slight change: we're gonna have company.
Good morning, Miss Zhou.
Damn it, Jax.
Bye-bye.
What on earths are you doing here? I believe the proper salutation would be "thank you.
" Thank you.
I've got to go.
Wait, where's Jax? She's gone.
But fortunately, I think I know where she's going.
Do you have a ship? - No.
- Well, then it is fortuitous that I do.
When you said we were running away together, I had something a little more romantic in mind.
You can drop the act now.
You know exactly why we're here.
Cordelia I'm sorry.
Me too.
Goodbye, Jax.
And when you see my father, send him my regards.
You certainly have an effect on my sister.
Personally I don't see it.
What's wrong? Tell me what you're thinking.
Really, Thomas? Ralen's gone, we're finally alone, and you want to do this again? Just please.
Fine.
I'm thinking about how much I like you and how much I want to be with you.
How's that? No.
That's what you think you're thinking, but that's not the truth.
How do you know? Did you just read my mind? I haven't stopped reading your mind.
I've been doing it this whole time.
What? Then Then how come you've kept asking me to tell you how I feel all the time? It wasn't clear to me until now, but you don't want to be with me, Atria.
You want to be with somebody else.
You want to be with Ralen.
Harlan Fried.
At last, we finally meet.
I can see why my daughter is so fond of you.
You remind me of someone I cared about a very long time ago.
Someone I never forgot.
You've never cared about anyone but yourself.
And you certainly never understood loyalty.
I'm sure Nelson Fisk would agree.
Hmm.
You are an enigma wrapped in a mystery which I only wish I had the time to unwrap.
But we're on a schedule, and Cordelia brought you here right on time.
Oh, don't be hard on her, my dear.
It wasn't Cordelia's idea to bring you to me.
In fact, she took some convincing after I manipulated Osborn into sending you to Euphoria with the intel I leaked.
Why am I here? You know why.
Open it.
I don't know how.
Don't insult me, Miss Zhou.
I know it was you that opened the portal at New Portland, just as you will do the same here and now for me.
I don't think so.
Not another step, or I will blow us all up.
And I mean it.
No, you don't.
You want to know what's through that portal as much as I do.
Try me.
Well, if I can't convince you, perhaps they can.
They were captured attempting to rescue you.
Sorry, Jax.
So shall we try this again? If I open it, you'll let them live? Remember, Jax the obstacle is the path.
It's beautiful.
The obstacle really was the path.
Getting you to go through the portal was the best way to get you away from Harlan Fried.
So you let yourself get caught? It seemed like a pretty good plan at the time.
That was pretty impulsive.
You must be rubbing off on me.
I could think of worse things.
I won't even ask why Ralen's with you.
Now is definitely not the time.
I'm not getting any signal, but we must be a pretty long way from Tiagra.
But where exactly are we? Are those Zatarian ships? What are they doing? Preparing for war.