Pretty Freekin Scary (2023) s01e11 Episode Script

1
Whoa!
Did I die again
but this time go
to breakfast heaven?
Your mom's on her
writers' retreat
so it's up to me
to keep you animals fed
and the house clean.
Yeah, but usually
when Mom's gone it's just cereal.
Well, this time
I'm going with the philosophy, WWWD.
"What Would Wendi Do?"
Last time, I tried
"What Would Jonathan Do."
Didn't work out so well.
Now, what else would Wendi do?
Let me check my list.
Frankie, how'd the history test go?
- Pass.
- You passed?
No, I just don't want
to answer the question.
Don't worry, I have
a chance to make it up.
Today, we're getting a big assignment
on Snickering Willows town landmarks.
Ooh, try to get the Schmeat factory.
Erlic still owes me a tour,
but he's been dragging his feet.
Oh! Well, that sounds painful.
He should lift them to walk.
I hope I get assigned
the boba shop.
I'm there all the time anyway.
I don't think that's
considered a landmark.
It'll probably be something
like a museum,
library, or a post office.
So, places no one goes anymore.
What? I go to the library all the time.
I'm sophisticated.
Dad, can I have my pancakes
with a chocolate chip smiley face
and a whipped cream nose?
As long as you leave me
a good review with your mother.
Should we put in the review
that we're 10 minutes
late for school?
Let's leave that part out.
Go! Go, go, go, go, go.
We're gonna have to take this to go.
Now, run!
Who's excited about
landmark assignment day?
Oh, okay, I'll answer.
I am!
So, for this assignment,
half of you will get
the name of a landmark,
and the other half will get
the name of your partner.
Here you go!
"Two-for-one nachos
at the sassy singles ladies' night."
Ooh, yeah, that is, uh, that's mine.
Here you go. Yeah.
I got Erlic.
Who'd you get?
Dio.
Abracadabra. Now, you have Erlic.
Nyx! Why'd you do that?
Because you and Erlic
have a connection.
What? I don't know
what you're talking about.
I know we're not in English class
reading Shakespeare,
but she doth be protesting, like, a lot.
Hey, Dio,
you're my partner.
What's our report on?
The water tower.
It's a tower filled with water.
Boom, report done.
Oh, I don't think
that's long enough, Nyx.
Oh,
this is gonna be fun.
Hey, so, it looks like I got you.
Great, I'm so happy you got me!
For the report, I mean.
Of course.
We'll report really well
on the report.
What exactly are we reporting on?
The Horatio Snickering statue.
He's my great-grandfather's
great-grandfather.
Oh.
How many "greats" is that?
That's a great question.
Uh, so, study date at my house?
Oh, well, uh, not a date.
A study-slash-hang sesh.
Let's not put a label on it.
I wonder where Mr. Aston is.
Who cares?
I heard if no teacher's
here in like 10 seconds,
- we get a free period.
- Ooh.
Ten, nine
Eight, seven, six, five
Sorry. Sorry, everyone.
I'm Ms. Rogers, your substitute teacher.
Um, yeah.
Mr. Aston isn't feeling well.
No, don't worry, he'll be back.
I believe his exact words were,
"I just need a break
from this awful place."
Now, uh, let's start
with chapter four, "Energy Sources."
Why's Grim here in person?
And why's she talking weird?
No black cloak, different accent,
smarty-pants glasses
What's she up to?
You two seem confused. May I help?
Grim, why are you here?
Oh, well I think children
are our future.
And I'm not grim, I'm happy.
Right, right.
Do you want us to get
a message to Frankie?
I don't know who Frankie is.
But I have a message for you.
Open your books to Chapter 4.
This makes no sense.
She must be talking in code.
Maybe Chapter 4
is really about Frankie's next task. Ha!
Nope. "Energy Sources."
If Grim's here in person,
it must be important.
I'm gonna text Frankie.
Ooh, not in my class. Phone, please.
Wait, seriously?
Very.
Wow, she's good.
Interesting. It says here that
"Horatio Snickering started
selling pots and pans
"from a pushcart when he was 11."
He had a business when he was 11?
I just had a turtle named Paul.
It must be weird living in a town
where there's a statue
of your ancestor.
Nah, put a hat and sunglasses on him
and he's just a regular dude like us.
Hey, you guys.
I made a little snack tray,
just like Wendi would do.
Uh, Dad, we're studying.
Ooh, what landmark did you get?
Hope it's a good one
'cause Frankie bombed her last test.
Dad?
Her mother and I aren't worried
because she's
such a good student, but I mean, wow
It was a bad grade.
- Let's find somewhere else to study.
- Yeah.
Remy, what are you doing in my room?
Uh, what are you doing in my office?
But now that you're here, Erlic,
I'd love to get that tour
you promised on the books.
Let's see. I'm free today, tomorrow,
and every other day after that.
Let's find somewhere else to study.
Finally, a little peace and quiet.
- We need to talk!
- Something crazy happened!
Grim is our substitute teacher
Stop!
Grim is here in Snickering Willows.
She's posing as our substitute
and acting like she doesn't know us.
Grim is here? In the flesh?
Can she even do that?
Wait, and did she say
she had a task for me?
Well, uh, no. But she said our task
was to read Chapter 4.
Then, I guess read Chapter 4.
Now, can you unfreeze time?
'Cause I'm kinda busy
on a study date.
Well, not a date.
A study-slash-hang sesh.
Let's not put a label on it.
The substitute's name is Grim?
Yeah, weird name, right?
Anyway, um,
I'm sorry my house is a zoo.
Why don't we work on our project
at your place tomorrow?
My place?
Okay, but just a warning,
my great-grandfather's
not the warmest guy.
He doesn't like company.
Or people, really.
He probably won't even
come out and say hi.
After today, that sounds perfect.
So, how'd the study date go?
- Oh, we didn't study.
- Ooh!
Because my family kept bugging us.
Oh.
Hey, Horatio looks a lot like Erlic.
Kinda, but Erlic has better shoulders
and softer eyes, and a cuter smile.
Don't you have a project
you should be working on?
Before we finish,
please hand in yesterday's homework
on the differences between renewable
and non-renewable energy sources.
She's really committing.
The pencil behind her ear
is a great touch.
Oh, excuse me?
May I have your homework?
But you're not a real teacher.
A substitute teacher
is a real teacher.
GR, stop messing with us.
How did you know my initials are GR?
We know everything about you, Grim.
Again,
my name isn't Grim. I'm Grace Rogers,
I'm from Dodge City, I'm a Pisces,
I have two cats and
Right now, I really wish
I'd finished nursing school.
Now, if you will excuse me,
I have real homework to grade
since I am a real teacher.
Oh, okay, uh,
we'll get on that homework.
- Our mistake, Ms. Rogers.
- Mmm.
Toodles!
Oh, come on.
I'm displeased you're having company.
I promise we'll be quiet,
and we'll stay here in the drawing room.
Fine. But whatever you do,
do not show this stranger
any other rooms.
The last thing I need
is some hootenanny in my hallways.
A Miss Frankie Ripp
is here to see you, sir.
Ooh, I've never been announced before.
Shocking.
We have a strict no cell phone policy.
- May I?
- Seriously?
His Lordship requests
the full attention of his guests.
For the record, um,
I'm not His Lordship.
But I am. Theodore Snickering.
And you're Frankie Ripp,
the girl who fell in a manhole
and lived to tell about it.
I should put that on a t-shirt.
Oh, what a wit!
I don't know why Erlic doesn't invite
his friends over more often.
Huh?
I'm so excited
to get to know you better, Frankie.
It's just wonderful
to have a young presence
light up the house.
We're the same age.
Quiet, you.
Now, where is Sebastian
with those refreshments?
If I know what teenagers like,
it's cucumber finger sandwiches.
Back in a jiff.
Well, my mind is blown.
Same! You have a butler?
My great-grandfather
is never this friendly.
He must really like you.
I mean, it's hard not to like you.
Because you're very likable.
If you like that sort of thing.
Where is Sebastian
with those finger sandwiches?
We should probably
get started on our project.
Yes, please.
Whoa, what's this?
This isn't mine.
Guess I'll drop it off
in the lost and found tomorrow.
Uh, no! You can't!
Uh, I mean you shouldn't.
Because I bought it for you.
- Oh.
- As a study gift.
But then I got embarrassed
so I stuck it in your bag instead.
Why? I'd totally wear this bracelet
and/or necklace. Thanks.
It's a bracelet.
Here, let me put it on for you.
Sebastian will be out
any minute with the sandwiches.
It's so hard to find
good butlers these days.
Tell me about it.
Hmm. Erlic, be a lamb
and get the doilies
from the upstairs linen closet?
Did you just call me a lamb?
Doilies.
Yes, sir. Be back in a jiff.
Oh, a history project?
Yeah, we're doing a report
on the Horatio Snickering statue.
- Oh.
- Do you know anything about him?
Of course I know
about my great-grandfather.
Horatio was a hardworking man.
He traveled by foot
in search of land to settle on.
When he saw the rich soil here,
he knew that this would
be Snickering Willows.
- Oh, great stuff!
- Mmm-hmm.
But enough about Horatio.
Let's talk about you.
I don't mean to be impolite,
but what was it like when you,
uh, how do I put this delicately
Died?
As an old man, I'm curious.
My time will come someday soon.
Oh, come on, Mr. Snickering,
you don't look a day over
Thirty-seven?
Oh, you.
I just wanna be prepared
for when I meet the Grim Reaper.
She'll come for us all someday.
She? What makes you think
the Grim Reaper is a woman?
Frankie, there's something
you should know about me
I'm a feminist at heart.
Aw. I love that.
Uh, but I don't know
anything about a Grim Reaper.
I just saw a flash of light
and next thing I knew, I was back home.
Found the doilies!
Erlic, your great-grandfather
is giving us so many details.
As you teenagers would say,
we're gonna crush this report.
What is happening?
Are you sure this is a good idea?
What if we're blowing Grim's cover?
She might get mad at us.
Then she gets mad at us.
Look, normal people don't
run around saying "Toodles."
- I'm gonna confront her.
- I'm right behind you.
Hello, Ms. Rogers.
Scary, Pretty. What are you two
doing here so late?
What are you doing here at all?
Excuse me?
No disrespect, GR,
but we've had enough.
I don't get what you're up to.
Did we do something wrong?
First,
that is disrespectful.
Wait, GR? Is it really you?
In the flesh!
Well, in the reflection.
Look, I'm trying
to get in touch with Frankie
and I can't find her.
Do you know where she is?
No, but if you're here
then how can you also be there?
- Not sure I'm following.
- Hold on, Grim
Psst! Scary, I need you.
Not now.
Look, I know that you're Grim
Excuse me. Can you
give us a minute? Thanks.
What are you doing?
I have Grim right where I want her!
And I have Grim right here!
Oh. Hey, Grim.
What was that you were
saying about having me
right where you want me?
It's crazy, we have a sub
who looks just like you.
Oh, a doppelganger!
Show me.
Are you mad?
I look nothing like her.
I am chic.
She's dressed for
a butter carving contest
at the state fair.
If you see Frankie,
tell her I'm looking for her.
And get your eyes checked. Toodles.
Ms. Rogers, we owe you an apology.
We're sorry,
and please don't
mention this to the principal.
I'm glad we wrapped that up.
Toodles!
I give up.
Oh. Nyx! Dio, my man.
Sorry, guys. Frankie isn't here.
Actually, we're here to talk to you.
The library doesn't
have much material on the water tower.
It's a travesty.
So, since you're
the resident expert on the town,
we thought you might have some info.
Might have some info, she says?
Dad, hold my calls.
This could take a while.
Oh, here it is.
My file on the water tower.
Please be careful with this.
Some of these are original
and old and really delicate.
I got ya, bro.
I knew in my heart
that was going to happen.
Are you seeing
what I'm seeing?
Whoa! A glorious water tower.
Uh, Dio
Uh, speaking of water,
I'm really thirsty.
Think you can get me a glass?
I know what you're going through.
I get thirsty too. On it!
Is that Old Man Snickering?
Yeah, and he has the same white streak,
just like Frankie's!
Why would Theodore have one?
I don't know but it's making
my SWEATI-senses tingle.
Oh, you should probably
have that looked at.
What do you think it means?
I have a hunch.
Pretty, Scary, can you come here?
Take a look at this.
See anything interesting?
Holy cow!
A pack of gum for two cents?
No. In the picture,
Theodore has a white streak,
just like Frankie's!
Wait, Grim did
have another mishap before Frankie.
Could it be Theodore Snickering?
So, you're saying
Old Man Snickering died
and came back just like Frankie?
That could explain
why the Escape Room
looked exactly like the real underworld.
Maybe he was actually there.
Then, Snickering must've
been the one who tried
to trap you and Frankie.
Oh, no!
Frankie's with Erlic at the mansion.
I bet they have a dungeon
with slime on the walls.
We've gotta go save her.
And then Horatio passed
peacefully in his sleep
at the age of 101 and a half,
with Hortense
and his seven children at his bedside.
What an amazing life.
Yeah, you never told me about him.
Well, except that he had smelly feet.
That do not run in the family.
This has been great.
But I should probably get going.
It's not about the feet.
Leaving so soon?
Oh, I'd hoped you'd stay for supper.
Our cook Millie makes
a mean Beef Wellington.
Whoa, Beef Wellington?
I have no idea what that is.
It was Horatio's favorite.
Yeah, stay. Think of it as research.
Okay, why not?
Uh, can I get
my phone back to call my dad?
Oh, no need.
You can use my private phone.
I'll let Millie
know we're gonna be three for dinner.
She's gonna be so excited.
Millie,
one more for Wellington!
And I'll go put on my dinner slippers.
Now, how do you use this thing?
Okay, I came up
with a plan to save Frankie.
Step one, Pretty goes around
the back of the house.
He'll be our lookout.
Step two,
Scary cuts the power.
Yes!
It's important we rescue Frankie
from whatever horror
she's going through.
Another finger sandwich, Miss Ripp?
The crusts have been pre-cut.
Ooh, thank you!
I could get used to this.
Yes. It's a delight for me too.
Step 12, I use my grappling hook
to get into the attic
while Nyx guides me
with night vision goggles.
Or I do this.
That was step 15!
Mmm.
Do I detect a hint of lemon zest?
Where's my sister?
I'm right here.
And where's your slimy dungeon?
Uh, we don't have a slimy dungeon.
But we do have
a pretty cobwebby cellar.
What is the meaning of this?
I don't recall inviting
four hooligans to supper.
Who you callin' a hooligan?
And what's a hooligan?
They rushed past me
before I could announce them, sir.
One of them kicked my shin.
Hey, your shin ran into my foot.
Frankie, you're in danger.
In danger of getting pampered.
They have a butler, a cook,
a phone with a cord
Stop!
Theodore has
a white streak like you.
We think he's Grim's first mishap.
He could be the one that trapped you
and Remy inside the Escape Room.
Erlic's great-grandfather?
I know Remy's always
been suspicious of him,
but now that I've gotten
to know Mr. Snickering,
he's really
just a sweet, misunderstood man.
Then how do you explain the streak?
I can't.
But there must be an explanation.
Unfreeze time and I'll ask him.
Uh, Mr. Snickering, while my friends
were researching their report,
they found this old photo of you.
It looks like we have
the same white streak.
Oh, I knew this day would come.
You've discovered my secret.
Ah-ha!
When I was a young man,
I was out in a storm
and was struck by lightning.
See, I told you
Wait, what?
Hence, the streak.
I think there's
a newspaper article over here
What's this?
Not yours, put it down.
Here it is.
Oh
"While sailing off the coast of Maine,
"Theodore Snickering
was struck by lightning.
"He's currently recuperating
at the family mansion."
And now that I've gone gray,
the streak has blended in.
Liar!
I'm sorry my friends barged in
and keep touching things.
Well, it was nice
getting to know you, Frankie.
Raincheck on that Beef Wellington?
That could be arranged.
Looks like someone made
a good impression
on my great-grandfather. Not me.
I mean, you always make
a good impression on me.
Anyway, I'll just type up my notes.
- And I'll type up my notes.
- And we'll combine our notes.
Totes to the notes.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Did you just say,
"Totes to the notes"?
I don't wanna talk about it.
Oh! It's a text from Erlic.
Yes! We got an A on our project!
And you hearted it.
I heart everything.
What'd you get?
I got a selfie of Dio
celebrating in front
of the water tower. And an A.
Usually, the person a few feet
from the door answers it.
Oh, Mr. Snickering! What a surprise!
Am I in trouble?
Relax, Jonathan.
This is simply a social call.
Old Man Snickering?
Oh, did I say that out loud?
Yes, you did.
I was just
bringing Frankie this dinner invitation.
That's so sweet.
Sebastian did the calligraphy himself.
The flower above the "I" was my idea.
Aw, thanks.
Will there be Beef Wellington?
You know it.
That's very kind of you, sir.
Bring leftovers.
And I believe you may have
dropped this outside of my factory.
Oh
Stop with your snooping.
You might not like what you find.
Cheers, Ripp family.
- Thanks for stopping by.
- Bye.
Wait till Carson hears about this!
Oh, so, Beef Wellington
is a loaf of bread
with meat on the inside.
Like a fancy hot dog.
Hello! Frankie, there you are.
I've been trying
to get in touch with you.
Where were you the other day?
Oh, I had a study date
with Erlic.
Well, uh, not a date,
a study-slash-hang sesh.
Let's not put a label on it.
I was at Erlic's.
You went to the Snickering Mansion?
You must never go
to Erlic's house again.
I don't get it, Grim. Why?
Because I make the rules
and you follow them.
It's Erlic.
Am I allowed to even talk to him?
Yes. Just stay away from the mansion.
Okay, good chat, talk soon.
Toodles or whatever.
Not so fast.
I'm concerned with how close
Frankie and Erlic are becoming.
As Frankie's guardians,
I need you
to keep an eye on her
or she will be in grave danger.
That's
the worst kind of danger!
From who? Is it Erlic?
Is it Theodore?
- Is it the butler with the bow tie?
- Hmm.
What's with the questions?
I'm not a help desk.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I have a rendezvous in Dodge City.
Toodles!
Dodge City?