1 00:00:15,015 --> 00:00:16,135 -This one? -No. 2 00:00:16,225 --> 00:00:18,385 It's smaller and has a plain wood handle. 3 00:00:18,977 --> 00:00:19,977 I don't get it. 4 00:00:20,062 --> 00:00:22,982 Why would Ghost Writer care which paintbrush you use to make the paintings? 5 00:00:23,649 --> 00:00:26,489 It's not on the dresser. Maybe try the bookshelf. 6 00:00:30,697 --> 00:00:31,697 Bookshelf. 7 00:00:32,281 --> 00:00:35,081 Wait. What if we're thinking about this all wrong? 8 00:00:36,286 --> 00:00:38,786 What if Ghost Writer wasn't releasing your paintings? 9 00:00:38,872 --> 00:00:41,502 But released some sort of magic paintbrush from a book instead. 10 00:00:42,376 --> 00:00:45,746 Wait. No. I would've noticed if a random paintbrush showed up in my room. 11 00:00:45,838 --> 00:00:48,048 What if it just looked like one of your other ones? 12 00:00:49,132 --> 00:00:50,132 Good point. 13 00:00:50,801 --> 00:00:54,761 Okay. As much as I would like to keep figuring this out, we gotta get to school. 14 00:00:55,180 --> 00:00:57,310 My clone is at debate making a fool out of me. 15 00:00:57,391 --> 00:00:59,351 You don't know that. How bad can it be? 16 00:00:59,434 --> 00:01:02,864 Which is why students should be able to grade teachers. 17 00:01:04,480 --> 00:01:05,480 Rebuttal? 18 00:01:06,275 --> 00:01:09,895 Look, I can give you a whole speech about how Asher's wrong, 19 00:01:09,987 --> 00:01:11,697 or you could save us the time 20 00:01:11,780 --> 00:01:14,450 and just trust me because I get higher grades than he does. 21 00:01:16,201 --> 00:01:18,331 Chevon, that's inappropriate. 22 00:01:18,745 --> 00:01:21,205 Why? I'm questioning his credibility. 23 00:01:22,082 --> 00:01:23,832 No. You're being mean. 24 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:26,877 I think you're being mean to your report card by not trying harder. 25 00:01:27,671 --> 00:01:29,091 She did not just say that. 26 00:01:45,105 --> 00:01:47,935 Hey. Good game today. We totally demolished them. 27 00:01:51,987 --> 00:01:54,407 Yo, Jake. Wait up. I just gotta change my shoes. 28 00:01:55,949 --> 00:01:56,949 Something wrong? 29 00:01:57,701 --> 00:01:59,411 You hogged the ball all game. 30 00:02:00,078 --> 00:02:04,958 Look, I had the hot hand today. You will get yours next game. 31 00:02:05,042 --> 00:02:07,632 My grandma drove three hours to watch me play. 32 00:02:07,711 --> 00:02:10,341 I never touched the ball. So, thanks a lot. 33 00:02:11,965 --> 00:02:13,335 Curtis. A word? 34 00:02:14,301 --> 00:02:17,391 Great game, huh, Coach? I'm pretty sure I set a new scoring record. 35 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:19,771 Do that again, and you're off the team. 36 00:02:20,599 --> 00:02:23,229 What? Why is everyone so upset? We won. 37 00:02:23,310 --> 00:02:25,980 Winning is good. But only if we win as a team. 38 00:02:26,730 --> 00:02:28,690 Today, you weren't a team player. 39 00:02:29,650 --> 00:02:30,860 I get it, Coach. 40 00:02:30,943 --> 00:02:34,283 There's no room for ego on this squad. Next game, you better pass. 41 00:02:39,451 --> 00:02:40,621 I'm not sure I can. 42 00:02:43,163 --> 00:02:46,673 Asking if students should grade teachers distracts from the real problem. 43 00:02:47,125 --> 00:02:49,125 Our current grading system is inadequate. 44 00:02:49,211 --> 00:02:53,341 For instance, I deserve better than A's, but we don't have letters for that. 45 00:02:53,841 --> 00:02:55,431 We gotta get her out of there. 46 00:02:56,009 --> 00:02:57,179 I'll create a diversion. 47 00:02:57,261 --> 00:03:00,931 ...and likely, the entire school district, and that's what I have to say about that. 48 00:03:01,014 --> 00:03:05,694 Hello, everyone. I'm here to grade the teachers. 49 00:03:08,313 --> 00:03:11,903 Mr. Gallagher, you make algebra make sense, 50 00:03:11,984 --> 00:03:13,824 -so that's an A for you. -What? 51 00:03:13,902 --> 00:03:16,242 Ruben, what are you doing? 52 00:03:16,780 --> 00:03:17,990 It's for the debate. 53 00:03:19,157 --> 00:03:21,027 -Okay. -Madame Bouvé, 54 00:03:21,118 --> 00:03:23,908 I heard your class is amazing, so that's an A for you. 55 00:03:23,996 --> 00:03:25,866 Ruben, please get to the point. 56 00:03:25,956 --> 00:03:26,996 Mr. Saunders... 57 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:31,669 you're fair, but tough. And that... 58 00:03:34,798 --> 00:03:36,338 That is an A in my book. 59 00:03:38,927 --> 00:03:40,637 You changed clothes? 60 00:03:41,638 --> 00:03:44,848 Yep. Because what Ruben and I just did was an act. 61 00:03:45,475 --> 00:03:49,765 To make a point. Clearly, students aren't mature enough to grade teachers. 62 00:03:54,943 --> 00:03:56,153 Interesting strategy. 63 00:03:56,612 --> 00:03:59,072 But this is a debate, not theater. 64 00:04:00,282 --> 00:04:01,782 Point for the other team. 65 00:04:08,165 --> 00:04:09,995 Ruben needs to fix this before the next game 66 00:04:10,083 --> 00:04:11,883 or Coach will kick me off the team. 67 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:12,960 Whoa. 68 00:04:14,296 --> 00:04:15,916 Seriously, you're a slob. 69 00:04:16,298 --> 00:04:17,628 I didn't do this. 70 00:04:18,800 --> 00:04:19,800 The dragon did. 71 00:04:21,470 --> 00:04:23,140 How did she open the closet? 72 00:04:27,601 --> 00:04:28,601 Bad dragon! 73 00:04:34,441 --> 00:04:37,571 It's okay. You probably just got scared being here all alone. 74 00:04:37,653 --> 00:04:39,363 You're way too easy on her. 75 00:04:39,446 --> 00:04:41,406 Donna, Curtis, I'm home. 76 00:04:42,407 --> 00:04:45,697 Why is Rocco hiding under the couch-- What in the world? 77 00:04:45,786 --> 00:04:47,286 I'll clean it up right away. 78 00:04:48,205 --> 00:04:51,415 Now I know why he's hiding. Rocco did this? 79 00:04:53,502 --> 00:04:55,342 Yeah. I guess. 80 00:04:55,963 --> 00:04:57,633 I don't have time to deal with this. 81 00:04:57,714 --> 00:04:59,634 Just clean it up before I get home from work. 82 00:04:59,716 --> 00:05:01,386 But you just came home from work. 83 00:05:01,468 --> 00:05:03,258 Yeah, I picked up a second job. 84 00:05:03,345 --> 00:05:04,425 Second job? 85 00:05:04,513 --> 00:05:06,933 Well, this apartment isn't gonna pay for itself. 86 00:05:07,015 --> 00:05:08,845 I thought you got a deal on it. 87 00:05:08,934 --> 00:05:11,774 I did, but it's still more expensive than the old place. 88 00:05:11,854 --> 00:05:14,234 Look, I gotta run. There's pizza in the kitchen. 89 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:16,694 Wrap up the leftovers 'cause I won't be home till late. 90 00:05:16,775 --> 00:05:18,605 -I love you. -Love you too. 91 00:05:22,656 --> 00:05:24,866 It's Ruben. "Come over, ASAP." 92 00:05:28,954 --> 00:05:32,754 So, you think that the missing paintbrush might be from a book? 93 00:05:33,876 --> 00:05:34,876 Yeah. 94 00:05:35,419 --> 00:05:36,419 It makes sense. 95 00:05:36,795 --> 00:05:39,505 Ghost Writer has always released characters from books. 96 00:05:39,590 --> 00:05:41,630 The character in this case would be the paintbrush. 97 00:05:41,717 --> 00:05:44,677 But why can people see the stuff that Ruben painted then? 98 00:05:45,304 --> 00:05:48,814 Just like Frankenstein, everyone could see the second monster... 99 00:05:48,891 --> 00:05:52,141 Because we made it here in our world, just like the paintings. 100 00:05:52,227 --> 00:05:54,857 I'm sorry. I shouldn't have painted anything. 101 00:05:55,314 --> 00:05:59,364 You were just trying to help. You didn't even paint anything for yourself. 102 00:06:00,110 --> 00:06:03,700 Actually, I've been painting people from my neighborhood in the store 103 00:06:03,780 --> 00:06:04,950 so they come in and shop. 104 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:09,660 But your mom thinks the new business is because of her website. 105 00:06:09,745 --> 00:06:12,745 Yep. Now my mom has this whole jazz night planned for tomorrow 106 00:06:12,831 --> 00:06:14,631 that my grandpa's supposed to play at. 107 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:17,958 If I can't paint an audience, no one's gonna come. 108 00:06:18,545 --> 00:06:19,955 We gotta find that book. 109 00:06:21,298 --> 00:06:22,798 Wait! Ghost Writer. 110 00:06:30,432 --> 00:06:31,432 "Mail"? 111 00:06:33,644 --> 00:06:35,604 Somewhere in this pile is a clue. 112 00:06:38,482 --> 00:06:39,482 There. 113 00:06:39,900 --> 00:06:40,900 "Golden Dragon." 114 00:06:44,154 --> 00:06:45,864 It matches Ghost Writer's clue in the paint. 115 00:06:45,948 --> 00:06:46,988 Let's go. 116 00:06:54,665 --> 00:06:56,375 The food smells good. 117 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:04,632 -Can I help you? -Ruben, the bookmark. 118 00:07:07,052 --> 00:07:08,052 I see it. 119 00:07:08,428 --> 00:07:10,928 Hi, I'm from Village Books. 120 00:07:11,682 --> 00:07:15,482 It's my grandpa's store. Anyways, we're here because... 121 00:07:16,144 --> 00:07:19,194 We have a publishing issue with blank books. 122 00:07:19,273 --> 00:07:21,153 My book is missing a story. 123 00:07:21,233 --> 00:07:22,943 Really? That's great. 124 00:07:23,026 --> 00:07:25,566 What? No, that's terrible. 125 00:07:26,196 --> 00:07:28,446 Right. We want to fix it. 126 00:07:28,907 --> 00:07:29,907 What's the book? 127 00:07:29,992 --> 00:07:32,912 It's a collection of modernized Chinese folktales, 128 00:07:32,995 --> 00:07:35,905 but one of the stories is missing. 129 00:07:35,998 --> 00:07:37,918 Malia and the Magic Paintbrush. 130 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:40,380 You don't happen to know the story, do you? 131 00:07:40,460 --> 00:07:42,090 Not the one from this book. 132 00:07:42,171 --> 00:07:45,971 But the original folktale's a classic my parents used to tell me. 133 00:07:47,593 --> 00:07:48,933 Are you kids hungry? 134 00:07:49,845 --> 00:07:51,255 -Yes. -Yeah. 135 00:07:51,597 --> 00:07:54,977 Then one day, a greedy rich man stole the magic paintbrush. 136 00:07:55,058 --> 00:07:57,688 He tried to paint himself a mountain of gold. 137 00:07:57,769 --> 00:08:00,109 But the paintbrush only worked for the young boy, right? 138 00:08:00,189 --> 00:08:03,479 So, he forced the young boy to paint for him. 139 00:08:03,942 --> 00:08:07,492 And with a smile, the boy painted him the mountain of gold 140 00:08:07,571 --> 00:08:10,241 on a desert island in the middle of the sea. 141 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:12,200 Clever. 142 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:14,202 Can you pass the dumplings, please? 143 00:08:14,578 --> 00:08:16,868 The rich man was furious. 144 00:08:17,414 --> 00:08:20,924 "Paint me a ship so I can sail there." And so he did. 145 00:08:21,001 --> 00:08:22,291 But with it, he sent a storm 146 00:08:22,377 --> 00:08:25,757 that wrecked the ship just as it reached the island shore. 147 00:08:26,256 --> 00:08:31,596 And there, the rich man spent the rest of his days alone with his mountain of gold, 148 00:08:31,970 --> 00:08:33,470 and nothing to spend it on. 149 00:08:34,347 --> 00:08:35,637 And as for the boy, 150 00:08:35,724 --> 00:08:38,024 he lived happily ever after, 151 00:08:38,101 --> 00:08:41,981 using the magic paintbrush as it was intended-- to help the poor. 152 00:08:49,321 --> 00:08:50,531 Is everything okay? 153 00:08:50,948 --> 00:08:52,278 You didn't like the story? 154 00:08:52,783 --> 00:08:55,333 No, it was great. Thanks for sharing. 155 00:08:56,119 --> 00:08:58,159 Well, I've always loved the moral. 156 00:08:59,748 --> 00:09:01,878 -Don't be greedy. -Exactly. 157 00:09:02,543 --> 00:09:05,843 But you strike me as nice kids that have already learned that lesson. 158 00:09:09,883 --> 00:09:11,593 I'm sorry, is the food okay? 159 00:09:12,594 --> 00:09:13,604 It was delicious. 160 00:09:15,931 --> 00:09:17,351 How much do we owe you? 161 00:09:17,933 --> 00:09:19,733 Tell you what, it's on the house. 162 00:09:20,686 --> 00:09:23,146 You were so kind to track me down over the book. 163 00:09:24,106 --> 00:09:27,606 Thank you, and I promise I'll get you a new copy soon. 164 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:29,530 Thanks. 165 00:09:35,492 --> 00:09:38,702 So Ruben definitely used the magic paintbrush from this folktale. 166 00:09:38,787 --> 00:09:42,117 Yep, and we all behaved like the greedy rich man. 167 00:09:42,749 --> 00:09:45,209 I shouldn't have used the clone to help with my after-school stuff. 168 00:09:45,294 --> 00:09:47,504 No. It's not your fault. 169 00:09:48,005 --> 00:09:49,005 I painted it. 170 00:09:49,590 --> 00:09:52,760 And, like, Donna didn't even ask for the apartment. 171 00:09:53,302 --> 00:09:55,852 Yeah, but I didn't say no either. 172 00:09:56,722 --> 00:09:58,682 No wonder this all backfired. 173 00:10:01,518 --> 00:10:03,728 So, what do we do now? 174 00:10:04,688 --> 00:10:06,768 Tonight, we all need to read the modern version 175 00:10:06,857 --> 00:10:08,607 of the folktale and look for clues. 176 00:10:14,031 --> 00:10:18,121 "And not even a special one with ornate carvings like a wand or anything. 177 00:10:18,202 --> 00:10:20,202 Just a plain old paintbrush. 178 00:10:20,287 --> 00:10:24,577 This, she said, will help make Chinese culture come alive for you, little Malia." 179 00:10:25,125 --> 00:10:26,455 She finally went down. 180 00:10:27,961 --> 00:10:29,711 She looks so peaceful when she sleeps. 181 00:10:29,796 --> 00:10:32,006 Don't be fooled. That dragon is bad news. 182 00:10:33,217 --> 00:10:34,217 Dad's home. 183 00:10:39,431 --> 00:10:41,351 Hey. You two still up? 184 00:10:41,725 --> 00:10:42,935 We wanted to talk to you. 185 00:10:43,018 --> 00:10:45,018 -Can it wait till morning? -Actually, no. 186 00:10:48,232 --> 00:10:50,482 We want to go back to our old apartment. 187 00:10:51,151 --> 00:10:54,281 You can quit your second job. You're working way too much. 188 00:10:54,363 --> 00:10:57,823 Sweetie. That's very kind, but I gotta give you kids what you need. 189 00:10:58,492 --> 00:10:59,742 What we need is you. 190 00:11:03,080 --> 00:11:04,330 I'll talk to your mom. 191 00:11:04,414 --> 00:11:07,004 We'll rearrange the schedule so I get more weekend time. 192 00:11:07,084 --> 00:11:08,504 We'll work it out, okay? 193 00:11:09,878 --> 00:11:11,958 And you gotta keep my bedroom door closed. 194 00:11:12,047 --> 00:11:15,717 Rocco tore up my pillow and I think he got into my shaving kit. 195 00:11:16,260 --> 00:11:18,600 He did? Well, I'm sure he didn't mean it. 196 00:11:18,679 --> 00:11:19,969 I don't know what's gotten into him, 197 00:11:20,055 --> 00:11:23,015 but if it doesn't stop, we might have to send him to Grandma and Grandpa's. 198 00:11:23,100 --> 00:11:24,390 What? No. 199 00:11:24,476 --> 00:11:26,056 Clearly, he needs to get out more, 200 00:11:26,144 --> 00:11:28,404 and maybe being on the farm will be good for him. 201 00:11:29,273 --> 00:11:33,573 Anyway, I gotta try to catch a few winks before it's back to work. Good night. 202 00:11:33,861 --> 00:11:34,861 Night. 203 00:11:36,113 --> 00:11:37,913 How did she get in Dad's room? 204 00:11:49,710 --> 00:11:52,960 Look, she made a hole in the wall. 205 00:11:53,046 --> 00:11:55,006 Not so cute now, is she? 206 00:12:06,476 --> 00:12:08,226 Are you reading the words aloud in your head? 207 00:12:08,312 --> 00:12:10,112 Because you can read faster if you don't. 208 00:12:10,189 --> 00:12:11,189 I'm not. 209 00:12:11,273 --> 00:12:13,533 Chevon, can we see you, please? 210 00:12:14,193 --> 00:12:15,193 Coming! 211 00:12:22,201 --> 00:12:23,201 What's going on? 212 00:12:23,869 --> 00:12:24,869 Have a seat. 213 00:12:31,919 --> 00:12:33,129 How was the debate? 214 00:12:34,838 --> 00:12:35,838 Okay. 215 00:12:37,466 --> 00:12:38,466 I guess. 216 00:12:38,550 --> 00:12:41,600 -That's not what Principal Fong said. -She called you? 217 00:12:42,346 --> 00:12:43,886 She said you weren't prepared. 218 00:12:43,972 --> 00:12:47,602 You resorted to silly theatrics and that you even insulted a classmate. 219 00:12:47,684 --> 00:12:48,694 I can explain. 220 00:12:48,769 --> 00:12:51,269 You're clearly doing too much and this is the result. 221 00:12:51,355 --> 00:12:52,395 That's not true. 222 00:12:52,481 --> 00:12:53,481 For your own good, 223 00:12:53,565 --> 00:12:55,355 -you're dropping an activity. -What? 224 00:12:55,442 --> 00:12:56,742 You choose which one. 225 00:12:56,818 --> 00:12:59,108 You think about it, and you let us know. 226 00:13:04,660 --> 00:13:05,660 So, how'd it go? 227 00:13:07,329 --> 00:13:09,119 Let's just say it's good I never told them 228 00:13:09,206 --> 00:13:11,076 about wanting to run for student president. 229 00:13:23,971 --> 00:13:24,971 Come in. 230 00:13:26,181 --> 00:13:30,731 Hey. Have you seen the jazz night post on the website? 231 00:13:30,811 --> 00:13:32,021 What did you think? 232 00:13:32,104 --> 00:13:34,024 It's good. 233 00:13:34,106 --> 00:13:37,856 Just good? Not great? Because we kinda need it to be great. 234 00:13:39,027 --> 00:13:41,067 People are gonna come to this thing, right? 235 00:13:41,154 --> 00:13:43,994 Well, I wouldn't blame the website if they don't. 236 00:13:44,741 --> 00:13:45,741 But they will. 237 00:13:47,494 --> 00:13:48,504 I hope. 238 00:13:51,999 --> 00:13:54,999 What I mean is, you did a great job, Mom. 239 00:13:56,920 --> 00:13:57,920 Okay. 240 00:13:58,672 --> 00:14:02,012 Well, sleep tight, and thanks again for helping out. 241 00:14:02,426 --> 00:14:03,426 Of course. 242 00:14:05,012 --> 00:14:06,892 -Good night. -Good night. 243 00:14:12,728 --> 00:14:15,268 "She wore a rare brand of sneakers, Fei Shen." 244 00:14:16,690 --> 00:14:18,070 It means, "Flying god." 245 00:14:19,610 --> 00:14:20,610 "Flying god." 246 00:14:22,905 --> 00:14:25,365 It wasn't just the paintbrush that came out of the book. 247 00:14:25,449 --> 00:14:28,489 Ghost Writer also released Dajie, the girl with the cool sneakers. 248 00:14:28,577 --> 00:14:31,537 -The one who stole the paintbrush. -Yeah, I met her at the bookstore. 249 00:14:31,622 --> 00:14:33,712 So you didn't misplace the paintbrush. 250 00:14:33,790 --> 00:14:35,670 Dajie must have stolen it like in the book. 251 00:14:35,751 --> 00:14:37,501 Right. We have to find her, 252 00:14:38,003 --> 00:14:39,923 but I'm not sure how. 253 00:14:40,005 --> 00:14:41,755 Keep looking. I'll be right back. 254 00:14:42,090 --> 00:14:43,090 Hey, Jake. 255 00:14:44,218 --> 00:14:45,218 Jake. 256 00:14:46,470 --> 00:14:48,430 Jake. Jake! 257 00:14:49,556 --> 00:14:52,096 Now you know how it feels to call for the ball and never get it. 258 00:14:55,395 --> 00:14:56,555 Hey! 259 00:14:57,773 --> 00:14:59,533 Tell Chevon to hide under the table. 260 00:14:59,608 --> 00:15:01,028 You have to get out of here. 261 00:15:01,109 --> 00:15:03,699 Just tell her to do it. I'm coming in one way or another. 262 00:15:05,364 --> 00:15:07,034 Chevon, get under the table. 263 00:15:07,824 --> 00:15:09,704 Just do it. Your clone's here. 264 00:15:18,710 --> 00:15:19,710 Why are you here? 265 00:15:19,795 --> 00:15:21,335 I feel bad about last night. 266 00:15:21,421 --> 00:15:23,511 I can't let your parents get in the way of our goals. 267 00:15:23,590 --> 00:15:25,970 I'll drop debate. It's no biggie. Just go home. 268 00:15:26,051 --> 00:15:28,551 -No, there's something I have to do. -Please don't. 269 00:15:34,518 --> 00:15:36,228 Can I have your attention, please? 270 00:15:36,311 --> 00:15:39,271 My name is Chevon Redmond, and I'm running for student president. 271 00:15:39,356 --> 00:15:41,726 That is all. Thank you. 272 00:15:50,534 --> 00:15:53,334 For what it's worth, I think you'd make a great president. 273 00:15:54,288 --> 00:15:56,118 My parents are gonna be so mad. 274 00:15:56,832 --> 00:15:58,462 Curtis, I got it. 275 00:15:59,084 --> 00:16:02,424 It's like in the folktale. Only I can use the paintbrush, right? 276 00:16:02,504 --> 00:16:03,514 Right. 277 00:16:03,589 --> 00:16:07,219 So after Dajie stole it, the first thing she'd realize is it doesn't work for her. 278 00:16:07,301 --> 00:16:09,221 And then she'd come looking for you. 279 00:16:09,761 --> 00:16:10,851 We gotta be ready. 280 00:16:20,522 --> 00:16:22,772 -The shoes. It's gotta be her. -Let's do this. 281 00:16:28,363 --> 00:16:29,363 You ready? 282 00:16:30,365 --> 00:16:31,365 I think so. 283 00:16:33,285 --> 00:16:34,405 You got this. 284 00:16:40,542 --> 00:16:42,592 Hi, welcome to Village Books. 285 00:16:42,669 --> 00:16:43,669 Can we help you? 286 00:16:44,087 --> 00:16:48,297 I'm looking for someone, about your age. I think he works here. 287 00:16:49,051 --> 00:16:50,301 Ruben. You're in luck. 288 00:16:50,719 --> 00:16:53,969 Yeah. He's in the back of the store right now, painting. 289 00:16:54,556 --> 00:16:55,556 Cool. 290 00:17:01,563 --> 00:17:02,563 Hey. 291 00:17:03,690 --> 00:17:05,610 Hey. Cool sneakers girl. 292 00:17:05,692 --> 00:17:06,902 Fei Shen, right? 293 00:17:06,984 --> 00:17:08,324 Yeah. Good memory. 294 00:17:08,403 --> 00:17:10,863 Sorry, I never caught your name before. 295 00:17:10,948 --> 00:17:12,028 I'm Ruben, by the way. 296 00:17:12,907 --> 00:17:14,027 Dajie. 297 00:17:16,703 --> 00:17:18,753 So, you need help with a book? 298 00:17:19,580 --> 00:17:20,580 No. 299 00:17:21,165 --> 00:17:25,125 This is gonna sound weird, but I found this paintbrush in the store. 300 00:17:25,753 --> 00:17:27,303 The handle's the wrong color. 301 00:17:28,089 --> 00:17:29,259 What's she up to? 302 00:17:29,341 --> 00:17:32,851 And it made me think of you because you're such a good artist. 303 00:17:32,928 --> 00:17:34,888 I thought, maybe this is a sign. 304 00:17:35,597 --> 00:17:38,887 Maybe I should buy it and ask you to paint something for me. 305 00:17:39,393 --> 00:17:41,023 If you're up for it, of course. 306 00:17:41,812 --> 00:17:44,062 I could pay you a small commission if you'd like. 307 00:17:44,147 --> 00:17:47,227 No, that's not necessary. I'll do it. 308 00:17:47,317 --> 00:17:48,777 -Really? -Yeah. 309 00:17:49,278 --> 00:17:50,698 Better know what he's doing. 310 00:17:50,779 --> 00:17:52,569 So, what did you have in mind? 311 00:17:52,656 --> 00:17:55,116 Well, goals are very important to me, 312 00:17:55,534 --> 00:17:58,044 and my number one goal is to become rich and successful. 313 00:17:58,745 --> 00:17:59,745 Okay. 314 00:17:59,830 --> 00:18:04,920 So, could you paint me in front of a big mansion with a vault full of money? 315 00:18:05,544 --> 00:18:07,214 As, like, an aspirational thing. 316 00:18:16,513 --> 00:18:18,023 You think I can take a look yet? 317 00:18:18,098 --> 00:18:21,188 No, just hold still. I told you, it's very important. 318 00:18:25,731 --> 00:18:27,861 So, do you go to school around here? 319 00:18:29,193 --> 00:18:31,243 No, I'm just visiting. 320 00:18:31,320 --> 00:18:32,860 Can I see the painting yet? 321 00:18:32,946 --> 00:18:34,736 No, just let me work. 322 00:18:35,574 --> 00:18:36,834 You'll like it, I promise. 323 00:18:42,956 --> 00:18:44,496 Come on, Ruben. Hurry. 324 00:18:49,213 --> 00:18:50,213 That's funny. 325 00:18:50,923 --> 00:18:55,223 This paintbrush you bought looks a lot like the one I lost the other day. 326 00:18:56,803 --> 00:18:58,513 Maybe they're just the same brand. 327 00:19:07,147 --> 00:19:08,687 Ruben, what are you doing? 328 00:19:09,191 --> 00:19:10,531 Ruben? 329 00:19:11,443 --> 00:19:12,443 Ruben? 330 00:19:12,528 --> 00:19:16,108 You stole my paintbrush and then painted the handle a different color 331 00:19:16,198 --> 00:19:17,278 so I wouldn't notice. 332 00:19:23,580 --> 00:19:24,620 You tricked me! 333 00:19:33,507 --> 00:19:35,177 Ruben, you did it! 334 00:19:36,343 --> 00:19:38,053 The story's back in the book. 335 00:19:39,680 --> 00:19:41,640 But the paintbrush is still here. 336 00:19:41,723 --> 00:19:43,983 And it didn't even go back onto the cover. 337 00:19:44,059 --> 00:19:46,809 Ghost Writer must have left it to fix the stuff that Ruben painted. 338 00:19:46,895 --> 00:19:50,185 Right. Okay. But that's all I'm painting, and nothing else. 339 00:19:59,074 --> 00:20:00,164 Where are they? 340 00:20:01,827 --> 00:20:05,657 They're on a planet in a distant galaxy that no one knows anything about. 341 00:20:06,123 --> 00:20:10,213 So, she can learn everything. And tell it all to the dragon. 342 00:20:11,211 --> 00:20:12,711 -Cool? -Cool. 343 00:20:13,213 --> 00:20:15,923 Though to be fair, we know some things about the planet. 344 00:20:16,008 --> 00:20:18,758 It's habitable because of the house. Should I go on? 345 00:20:21,180 --> 00:20:23,140 No. Save it for the dragon. 346 00:20:24,016 --> 00:20:27,436 Piece of advice. Make sure she has plenty of stuff to chew on. 347 00:20:28,270 --> 00:20:29,270 Got it. 348 00:20:34,276 --> 00:20:36,566 -I know what you're gonna say. -Thank you. 349 00:20:37,863 --> 00:20:40,953 I now understand, if I need a clone, I'm doing too much. 350 00:20:55,589 --> 00:20:56,589 Okay. 351 00:20:57,841 --> 00:20:58,841 Here we go. 352 00:21:28,247 --> 00:21:32,707 Can you get rid of this too? I have a game in an hour and I don't think I'll need it. 353 00:21:33,377 --> 00:21:36,207 Yeah. And I'll paint your old apartment back too. 354 00:21:37,047 --> 00:21:38,047 Thanks. 355 00:21:40,551 --> 00:21:41,801 Great game, boys. 356 00:21:42,636 --> 00:21:43,636 Great? 357 00:21:43,720 --> 00:21:45,810 We lost. I stunk. 358 00:21:46,181 --> 00:21:47,181 It's okay, Curtis. 359 00:21:47,266 --> 00:21:50,386 Sure, you stunk, but you stunk as a team. 360 00:21:56,233 --> 00:21:57,233 Hey. 361 00:21:58,944 --> 00:21:59,994 Wanna shoot around? 362 00:22:01,697 --> 00:22:03,947 Yeah. We definitely need the practice. 363 00:22:05,826 --> 00:22:09,156 Actually, you shoot. I'll pass. 364 00:22:09,621 --> 00:22:10,621 All right. 365 00:22:14,084 --> 00:22:15,294 -Here we go. -Hey! 366 00:22:15,377 --> 00:22:16,917 Hey! Whoo! 367 00:22:18,881 --> 00:22:20,381 I'm dropping debate. 368 00:22:21,508 --> 00:22:23,218 And piano, after the recital. 369 00:22:23,886 --> 00:22:26,096 We only asked you to drop one activity. 370 00:22:26,180 --> 00:22:30,230 I know, but it's because I wanna run for student president. 371 00:22:31,685 --> 00:22:33,395 I believe I could do a lot of good, 372 00:22:33,478 --> 00:22:36,268 and I understand the time commitment that it will take. 373 00:22:40,235 --> 00:22:42,065 Then we're behind you 100%. 374 00:22:45,324 --> 00:22:47,284 Don't just sit there, bring it on in. 375 00:22:48,076 --> 00:22:49,076 Come on! 376 00:22:56,084 --> 00:22:57,844 Curtis, your feet are in my face! 377 00:22:57,920 --> 00:22:59,130 Then move your face. 378 00:22:59,505 --> 00:23:01,965 Are you sure you don't miss the big apartment? 379 00:23:02,716 --> 00:23:04,716 Yeah. This feels more like home. 380 00:23:05,886 --> 00:23:06,966 Hey, Rocco, come here. 381 00:23:07,888 --> 00:23:10,718 Are you gonna start behaving again? 382 00:23:11,475 --> 00:23:13,555 Just stay away from my shaving cream. 383 00:23:40,963 --> 00:23:42,383 Thank you. Thank you. 384 00:23:43,423 --> 00:23:46,303 That was so good, Grandpa. I had no idea you could play like that. 385 00:23:46,385 --> 00:23:47,795 I'm sorry no one showed. 386 00:23:48,512 --> 00:23:50,932 It's my fault. I should've done more to help. 387 00:23:51,557 --> 00:23:55,097 And it wasn't because of your website, which is great. 388 00:23:55,185 --> 00:23:58,855 Whoa. Easy, Ruben. It was still a great night. 389 00:23:59,731 --> 00:24:00,731 Really? 390 00:24:01,441 --> 00:24:03,941 Sure, I wish more people had turned up... 391 00:24:05,237 --> 00:24:07,407 but seeing your grandpa up there, playing, 392 00:24:08,365 --> 00:24:10,485 I haven't seen him this happy in years, 393 00:24:10,868 --> 00:24:12,658 not since your grandma was around. 394 00:24:13,662 --> 00:24:15,752 It really puts things in perspective. 395 00:24:24,548 --> 00:24:27,378 So the magic paintbrush just won't go back into the book? 396 00:24:27,467 --> 00:24:28,467 Nope. 397 00:24:29,678 --> 00:24:30,798 I don't get it. 398 00:24:31,471 --> 00:24:32,511 Me neither. 399 00:24:33,515 --> 00:24:37,015 And we still don't know why Ghost Writer released the story in the first place. 400 00:24:37,102 --> 00:24:38,772 Or even who Ghost Writer is. 401 00:24:40,230 --> 00:24:42,320 Do you think there's anything else we should paint? 402 00:24:43,525 --> 00:24:44,525 Let's find out. 403 00:24:47,905 --> 00:24:49,695 Whoa. G.W.'s painting. 404 00:24:58,665 --> 00:24:59,995 It's back in the book. 405 00:25:02,419 --> 00:25:03,499 The painting. 406 00:25:07,132 --> 00:25:08,432 "The Cobalt Mask"?