Um, where is Finn?
Welcome, Mr. Apple.
He's on paid leave today for personal reasons.
I didn't ask you.
Er...
I'm afraid you may have gotten the wrong impression the other day.
What you saw was... force majeure, shall I say?
If that's the case, then what exactly is your relationship with Finn?
Our relationship? Well, I'm his mentor, so I guess I'm like a big brother to him.
Whatever! I don't like you!
Give that back!
Come on. Stop reading the same book over and over, and let's—
Give it back!
Now you've done it!
You started it by taking my book!
That's enough!
Andy, Sam... What's going on here?
I wanted to play with Sam, so I asked him. But he...
What the heck's his problem?!
Hello, Finn.
There's a new face.
He join us recently?
Yeah, his name is Sam.
Every kid who ends up here has their reasons.
It'll take a little while for him to get used to us.
I guess so. Oh...
Lindsey, happy birthday!
I've prepared some excellent meat.
Why is the man at the end not joining us today?
Did he catch a cold? Was he injured? Or... did he screw up again?
Ah, I'm so very worried.
Because, you know...
After all...
We're family, right?
Humanity has flourished thanks to familial bonds.
People hunted together, ate together, and shared what was left.
Small groups became villages, then towns,
and ultimately what we now know as nations.
Just like us, wouldn't you say?
We're not just some mafia.
We're true family, united through power.
Now is the time to show to the world the solidarity of Klondike blood.
To family.
To family!
I'm Finn.
I grew up here, so I'm like family, I guess.
No, you're not.
My mom and dad are gone.
The boy who used to sleep in that bed was just like you.
He lost everything, including his memory, and came to Sun Fields alone.
Lindsey said his family died in a traffic accident.
All he had was a card, which he clung to dearly.
He thought he was all alone and that life was tiresome.
This card is important to you.
Don't let it go, no matter what happens.
But Lindsey was always by his side, smiling.
Lindsey would read books, bake cakes,
and sleep beside him on stormy nights.
He'd clean the sheets the boy soiled, but he'd sure yell when the boy got hurt
after fighting with the neighborhood kids.
The boy lived at Sun Fields for a while like that,
until one day, he realized...
This was his family.
And that beam of light brightened his life here.
I'm saying Lindsey's our dad, and all the other kids are your siblings.
No, they're not.
No one who tries to steal the book my parents gave me is my sibling.
Lindsey also told me this...
Listen, no matter how much they hit you, don't hit back.
If you do, that makes you as weak as they are.
But, you know...
Sam, are you weak?
Then I'll let you in on one more secret.
It's a secret hiding spot for your treasures.
Don't tell anyone.
Do come again.
Ready, and...
Happy birthday, Lindsey!
Thank you, everyone.
And here's a gift from me!
Ta-da!
A new apron!
I bought it with the money I earned.
Lindsey, I'm counting on you.
Next year and the year after,
let's keep celebrating your birthday here at Sun Fields!
Thank you.
Oh, the chicken should be ready soon.
Finn, would you help me?
Of course.
Looks good!
Hey, Finn.
Hmm?
As you know, the orphanage will be shuttered next spring.
I haven't told the kids yet, but I'm looking for new homes for them.
So please don't say anything to give them false hope.
Check it out.
How did you get that much money?
I'll be a full-time employee soon, and then I can make even more.
Then I'll buy the property, so we can keep running Sun Fields.
And if that's not enough,
I can ask Leo, the branch manager, for an advance on my pay.
I can't accept this.
What?
You just started working, yet you're already making so much?
Have you gotten into something dangerous?
N-No...
Finn, I can't tell you how happy I am
that you'd come visit after graduating.
But in truth...
In truth, I'd be much happier if you didn't come back here at all.
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Lindsey!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy... birthday... to... you...
Thank you all!
Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday, dear...
Hey, kid.
What's this dude's name?
You...
Hey, it's been a while.
Why so cold? You didn't invite me, Bobby Ball.
Do you know this man, Finn?
I brought a gift.
Oh, that's a nice apron.
Tailored at the storied boutique on Old Maid Street...
wasn't it?
Are you a colleague of Finn's?
Thank you for coming.
Lindsey, no!
Play!
What'd you come for?
Isn't it obvious?
To enjoy the party!
Go on now. Run.
Lindsey, get the kids!
Everyone, this way!
This party's a real blast.
Why're you here?
I'm the type to look into people I hate
and chase them to the edge of hell.
I got beat by an amateur like you because of beginner's luck,
and Pinochle got the card in the end.
The boss's trust in me has hit rock bottom,
so I get stuck all the way down at the end of the table these days.
My shoulder aches where you shot me, y'know?
I gotta repay this debt by going all-in!
Don't get cocky with a weak-ass card like that!
No way in hell am I gonna lose to the 2 of spades twice!
I'll destroy you and the place you love! Everything!
Eat this! Take—
Things are heating up.
Yes! Yes, that's right!
Please come quickly!
Lindsey, Sam is missing!
What?!
What the...?
Tch.
Sam!
Come with me!
Listen, Sam.
Cover your mouth with this.
Don't breathe in smoke, okay?
Okay.
Good.
I found you... two little mousies!
No! Don't move!
Finn, are you okay?!
Yeah, I'm fine!
This way!
Run, run away!
Watch your feet, Sam.
Finn...
It'll be okay.
Let's go up.
Damn it... Why am I... at a time like this...
Just how far is the weak little 2 of spades going to run?
The nice man brought you something you forgot!
My book!
Give it back!
Sam! Finn!
Over here!
You guys...
Go, Sam!
But...
You can trust my family.
Now, then... I might be weak, but I'll do my damnedest.
Good. You're in the mood to play now.
We can't party otherwise.
Here's something Lindsey used to tell me when I was small.
Only the weak hit back when they're struck!
Oh, yeah? That so?
I may be weak, but...
But, you know, Finn, getting beaten up all the time can be really hard.
Five shots means you're out of ammo!
It's time for you... to explode!
So, if it's someone bad enough...
then beat the living daylights out of them!
Think you can make a fool of me?
Two cards?
Play!
X-Hand!
I feel a surge of power.
Like I've been reborn.
Incredible! Just incredible! X-Hand is truly amazing!
"X-Hand"?
Why don't we keep the party going a little longer?
Finn!
I did my research before coming here, you know?
I hear your place went up in flames just like this.
Wha...
And you were found in the charred ruins of your sorry home!
That's it! Perfect!
Suffer more!
Then let's end everything and explode together!
Y-You...
You shitty family!
Finn! Are you all right?!
I'm so glad.
Everyone's okay, and nothing was lost.
No, we lost everything.
Lindsey, have you been lying to me?
Huh?
I remembered.
It wasn't a traffic accident.
My house burned down, just like this, and my family was...
By that black knight...
Next time: "BY YOUR SIDE."