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Is this Samantha? Yeah. Sam, but also Monica. I guess this all must be really confusing, huh? It makes Cyrus organic chemistry book seem straightforward. Believe it or not, I decided to take that class in eighth grade. What were we thinking? Well, if you take glass early, then you can get to AP Bio earlier and it'll look good on college apps. And you get it. Yeah, it's weird. I can remember the difference between covalent and ionic bond. But nothing personal. Nothing. I don't remember who I am or my friends. Our family. That happened to me when I got to 1989 too. But your memory is back now. It is? How did you do it? What made it come back? We have enough gas to get us through Canadian airspace. We? I. Not really sure. It just happened. Oh. It's really good to talk to you. Weird, but good. Yeah, weird but good. Holiday and Birdie keep telling me you're a great mom. They do? I'm pretty sure you know that. You must miss them. I do. Very much. They're doing okay, if that helps. It does. Thank you. Holiday taught me how to make chicken. Monica the other day. Did she. Did she tell you? The secret is to get it. Stubergen. Would you mind telling me about our family? Back then, I mean. Sure. Things weren't always easy. We lost Daddy when I was young. That was hard. But we have an awesome little sister. Her name is Laura. And she worships you. Laura. And our mom. Mom's a rock star. Kept our family together through the hardest times. She worked two jobs to put me through college and. Well, I'm probably saying too much. She's the best mom you could ever ask for. Maybe that's where we get it from. Yeah. She's probably really worried about you right now. Sam, where are you? So we're on this island. It's called Neverland. You know it, right? You're in Neverland. Are Birdie and Holiday with you? They are now. River and I came down here to figure things out, I guess. River. How is he? He's good. He's a little wild, but he's been watching out for me. We look out for each other. That sounds about right. But I don't think Neverland is a good place for you. Sam. Hang up that phone. Hang it up right now. Made it. Remington. Benjamin. Welcome to Neverland. And let's hope we can leave sooner rather than, well, never. Looks like we're not alone. Is it just me or are you seeing multiple of that person? Not just you, Remy. Ah, looks like Cam made herself some more Cambots. Super. So, are these friendly bots or. It's complicated. Hello, Cam Z. Casey. What's up, Cam? Like, original Cam? Yep. Whoa. Tension much? Are you two cool? I mean, Casey zapped me and caused me to glitch out once upon a time. After Cam kidnapped me and held me in a pit once upon a time. But yeah, we cool. Right, Cam? We cool. Okay then. Sorry to interrupt this awkward reunion, but. Hi everyone. I'm Remy and this is Pen. Nice to meet you all. We're wondering if you'd seen a couple of teenagers look like they aren't from. Well, now river and Sam are up near the huts. Awesome sauce. Wait. Yo, we kinda gotta go take care of this, Cam. Sure, once you tell us what this is all about. We need to get Dr. And Mr. Anders back to 2025. And those teenage versions of them back to 1989. That okay with you? Sure, but we want to help. What can we do for one? Whoa. Casey, why are you activating? I don't know. Maybe we should ask Pen. Look, the door opens. Oh, heck no. We have to stop this. We're not ready yet. What's happening? Pen opens portals and I close make it worse. But use. We have it under control. Keep that away from us. Casey. I'll head into the woods before something terrible happens. Can someone explain what is going on? Something wonky is happening on this island. It's messing up the energy. I said hang up the time phone. Not yet, River. I have so many more questions. Yeah, ones we do not need answers to, remember? Please stay on. Monica, are you crying? Who are you talking to? Sam? Me? What? See, Sam, you made future. You cry. Hang up the phone. Hey, don't talk to her that way. Who are you? Is that. That's you? Oh, heck no. You need to learn manners. Wait for her. Hey, back off, old man. Just call me, okay? James, it's us. Listen, punk. Punk? Are you for real? You're a real punk? Yeah, and you're a dinosaur. Give me the phone. Monica. James, calm down. Groover, Stop. What is that? Sam, can you hear me? Are you there? Sam? Hello? Can you hear me? Dr. Anders? Michael, what's going on over here? Mom, who are you talking to? Are you there? What's that? Dr. A? Who is that on the phone? We're on with us. Past us. No way. Seriously, Sam? Seriously? Future us sound uncool. Do you really want to turn into that? I'm gonna kill that kid. That's stupid. Everyone stop. You have to hang up this phone call right now. What is happening? She's right. When Jude and Dr. Whittier were on the phone, it almost blew up Whittier Corp. Tower. That doesn't sound good. And made Brinley unstuck in time. I told you we should hang up. Sam. I'm sorry. We should. Oh, Sam. River, what's going on? There's an energy surge across the whole island. Who. Who is that? Bye, Sam. Take care. No, wait. You just said. Who is that? Whose voice? Katie? Katie, is that you? Mila, You're. It's you. You're alive. You're there. Found you all. Something is happening. Jude, no. Not now. We have to cut this interstellar reunion short before we end up in the Paleolithic era. Brittney, Britney, please listen. That was intense. There. Done. Mila. Wow. That was trippy. You're kind of quiet, huh? You're mad. No. Look, I. I'm sorry if I was being pushy before with the phone. I. I didn't want you to do anything you couldn't take back. You know? We made it all the way here. River, I'm grateful to be going through all this together. I don't know what I would have done without you. Yeah, of course. I mean, I feel the same way. You're, like, the coolest guy I've ever met. And you're the smartest, sweetest person. We have to go back to our time. To where we belong. Sam, it's not fair. Not to Holiday and Birdie. Not to Monica and James. That guy. That guy is you. We're gonna grow up one day. No matter what. We may as well do it in our real lives. Sam, are you sure? This has been such an adventure and so much fun, but, yes, I'm sure. It's time to go back. Hi. I think my friends and I can help make that happen. You okay, Penn? Yeah. How did that happen? What was that? I. I don't know. But I'm glad it's over. Did someone say Pen? Who's there? You're Pen and Remy. It's me, Holiday. Holiday. It's nice to meet you, too. Sorry, I'm a hugger. And so glad you're here. That makes two of us. Me too. 3. What are you doing here? We're looking for your parents, river and Sam. We want to open the portal and get your family back where they belong. That's exactly what we want, too. We? Hello, old friend. Jude. Get away from us, Holiday. This dude's bad news. We are not working with him. He held me in Casey captive. He lied about who he is. He's not a friend. I know exactly who he is. Then what are you doing? She's making a practical decision for her family. Dude, let me do the talking, okay? As you wish. He may be our only hope to get everyone back where they belong. Did you ask him what he gets out of it? We're on the same side. For now. So how do we do this? Here's the plan. We're gonna open the portal. Well, boys, looks like an old fashioned team up down there on the beach. Holiday and Jude are working together. Adam. Hey, that's not fair. Don't worry, boys. This is our home. And whatever they're planning, we're about to blow it sky high. This episode is brought to you by Lifelock. When you visit the doctor, you'd probably hand over your insurance, your ID and contact details. It's just one of the many places that has your personal info. And if any of them accidentally expose it, you could be at risk for identity theft. LifeLock monitors millions of data points a second. If you become a victim, they'll fix it, guaranteed. 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