Modification Time : D.LUFFY
Hi, I'm Toby.
I'm just a regular student...
...or I was before I got zapped.
Now I'm some kind of science genius.
The only problem is:
...Elizabeth is too.
The humble frog.
Zoological class: amphibian.
No stranger to any of us.
So simple. Yet it can teach us so much.
Your assignment is to observe and note the behavior...
...of your frog for a week.
Each is at a different stage of its development...
...and it is your job to chart these developments.
Now, get to know your frogs.
- Do I have to touch it? -Don't worry, Nik.
I'll do the touching, you just do the charting.
Thanks, Tob. That's so sweet.
You really changed since we've been together.
Yeah? For the better?
Definitely. You've grown or something.
Like a tadpole into a frog.
Oh, please.
You know, we've been together two months now.
- Did you know that? -That should be something to celebrate.
Sure. What do you want to do?
I want to do whatever you want to do.
- Sickening. Isn't it? -Don't say.
Ah, it's you.
Come on, Verity.
Whatever you want is alright with me.
Whatever you want is alright with me too.
Cool.
We could go to the café.
Not the café. We're always at the café.
Okay, bad idea.
I know exactly how to break them up, you know?
I can put an end to that puking juicy romance in a day.
-Interested? -I might be.
My parents are really protective of Nikki.
Specially dad.
I can set it up, so that they meet Toby and he looks bad.
Dad will order her to stop seeing him and she always listens.
What do you get out of it?
You tell me exactly how you and Toby got your powers.
Deal?
Deal.
Are you nuts? You can't trust Jack.
Who says I do?
But you just agreed to tell him everything.
So? Once Jack delivers I can make up any rubbish I want.
Oh, yeah. Right.
You and Tobs are so good together.
I mean it. I used to think he was a real dweeb but...
...it's like he's changed since he started going out with you.
- Really? -Hey, I've got an idea.
Why don't we close the café tonight?
I'll make you a special dinner.
We can invite our friends, mum and dad.
It's about time they met Toby anyway.
No way. It's too soon.
Two months is not too soon.
Look, Jack. Can you keep a secret?
You know I can.
I haven't exactly been honest with mum and dad about Toby.
You know what dad's like and...
...they think he's just a friend.
So, no. It's definitely not the right time.
I understand.
Thanks.
Oh guys. I want to say I'm sorry.
What for?
I was a little out of line with Nikki yesterday.
- Really? How? -It was nothing.
I thought it would be a great anniversary idea...
...if you came over and met our folks.
But Nikki is worried about introducing you, so...
- That's not what I meant. -You are? Why?
It's okay Niks.
I'm sure Toby, of all people understands how you feel.
- How do you feel? -Toby, I mean.
You are a little unusual sometimes.
- Is that what you think? -No.
So, what's the problem with me meeting your parents?
There isn't.
- If that's what you want, then... -Yes, it is what I want.
Well, hey, no probs.
I'll set it all up. I'll get you guys later.
You don't know my dad. When he meets Toby it'll be...
You'd better be right.
And you better pay up.
You're mad, aren't you?
Hey, I couldn't be mad at you if I tried.
And don't worry. I'm going to make sure your parents like me.
How could they not like you?
How can anyone drool over anyone like that?
- Nikki or Toby? -Toby.
She's reduced him to a sniveling worm. Or an amoeba, or...
He wants her parents to like him?
I'm going to make sure they think he's a total freak.
- Nikki's dad is a head twister? -He's a psychologist, Russ.
Oh, man. He's going to have you for breakfast.
I just don't know why Nikki never told me.
Here, I got these for you.
They're all the Virgil Bailey books from the library.
The adolescent male, what can go wrong?
Nikki's dad wrote this?
Low self esteem and how to beat it.
- Any others? -Heaps. But they were all out.
Fun reading.
I'm telling you. It's not necessary.
My plan is fool-proof.
Well, I'm sending a fool to prove it.
- But... -No buts.
I'm not leaving anything to chance.
AH you have to do is let Garth in. He'll do the rest.
Okay. It works like a camera.
You line Toby up like you're taking a photo, and click.
- The ray should do the rest. -The rest of what?
You'll see. Now, get going.
You've got to be in place, before Nikki and Toby arrive.
Can I get some food first? I missed breakfast and I'm...
...just leaving.
Here. This is it.
You never told me you were rich.
Not rich. Dad just does okay out of his books. Come on.
Hey, hey. Wait up.
Mum, they're here. I'm coming.
- Hey guys- -Hey.
Hello, darling.
Welcome, Toby.
Nikki's been telling us all about you.
- She has? -It is a pleasure to meet you.
Same.
Let's go straight through to the back, alright?
Wonderful idea. Come on.
Now, I just want you to relax, Toby. And treat our home as your own.
Thanks.
Virgil.
This is Toby,
- Nikki's friend. -Hello, Toby.
Mr. Bailey. It's an honor to meet you.
Honor? That's an intriguing choice of words.
Well. It's a figure of speech.
It's interesting you should use a figure of speech...
...when speech would have done just fine.
Anyway, let's say we've met for now.
Whether it's an honor or not, remains to be seen.
Why don't we all go sit down?
Toby, would you like a drink?
Mum, leave all that to me, alright?
So, young man, tell me the Toby Johnson story.
How do you mean?
For example,...
...what do you and Nikki actually have in common,...
...over and above the same school? -Pardon?
How do we know each other.
Yeah, we kind of just met and...
And...
Toby is helping heaps getting used to the new school.
- Oh, it's no big deal. -I'm sure it was.
Don't put yourself down, Toby.
Indeed. False modesty usually means that someone is concealing the truth.
What are you hiding, Toby Johnson.
- Dad? -What?
I'll get the door.
Virgil.
Where have you been? They're here.
You got any food? I'm starving.
What's all this?
If Elizabeth wanted us to know she would have told us.
Now take me somewhere where I can get a clear line of sight to Toby.
So, Toby.
What would you like to be when you grow up?
Toby could be anything he put his mind to,...
...he's so smart.
Well look, I know I'd like to do something different like...
...invent a sport or something.
-Invent a sport? -Or something, yeah.
Or change an old one.
Like full-body contact loan balls.
Kids would get more into it that way.
Instead of just the old guys.
Old guys?
You have a problem with authority figures, don't you, Toby?
Excuse me?
Well, look at you and me.
- What do you mean? - It's alright.
It's perfectly natural given the situation we're in.
But we're like...
...two lions. Stalking each other.
Young and old.
Challenging each other for leadership of the pride.
That's funny. I thought we were just having lunch.
Who's ready for entrees?
- Who was that? -What? Wrong number.
But it was the door.
Yeah, wrong street number. I'll give you entrees, shall I?
Roger, red leader.
Red footage in position. Over.
Awaiting instructions. Over.
Just zap him.
Roger. Over.
And stop saying Roger.
Ro...
Okay.
I'm sorry, you disagree?
What was that?
Elizabeth's gadget.
- Are you going to get me some food? -Look, that thing is not necessary.
Dad's doing great humiliating Toby as it is.
- So why don't you pack your little toy... -Are you arguing with Elizabeth's plan?
- No. -Because nobody argues with Elizabeth.
Now, get me some food. I feel like my stomach is shrinking.
Yeah, well you can wait your turn.
Sick.
Okay, Garth. Time for another dose.
Yeah, okay.
- Thank you, Jack, darling. -Thank you, Jack.
- Salad? -Some salad.
Phew.
Son do you plan to stand there like a statue the entire afternoon?
- Sorry, dad. -So, Toby.
If you don't mind my asking, what does your father do?
He breeds rabbits.
No, dad. He works at the school.
Why couldn't he say that?
Mumbling is a sign of low self esteem.
Excuse me.
I've just got to get the next course ready.
That's beautiful.
Well, if you ask me, it's a little mean.
Even by your standards.
I have very high standards. Garth.
Zap him again.
I'm on it.
Oh, that's just plane rude.
Dad, Toby's just nervous. That's all.
Nervous, how about passive aggressive?
Oh, no, no, no.
You idiot. Look what you've done.
- It was an accident. -You're a greedy pig by accident?
Well, it's not anything I've planned.
Don't touch that.
That's my mum's special dish...
...and she went through a lot of trouble to make it.
Okay, okay.
And I think Toby's had enough of that frog ray thing.
Yeah.
He's stressed out about meeting you. That's pretty natural.
I have never known such a rudeness in my home.
Do you know, Toby...
...that outward hunger can indicate devouring in a greed?
Well.
Toby, are you alright?
You look a little green around the gills.
Oh dear.
Right, that's it.
Where did you find this boy?
He's the most disgusting person I've ever met.
Toby.
Toby. Are you alright?
Toby, answer me, please. Are you okay?
That's it. I've had enough of this.
I want him out of my house and out of your life.
Maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt.
I mean, perhaps Nikki is right. And it is just a bad case of nerves.
I know that's what it is.
Look, I understand dad's side on this.
- What? Jack. -Face it, Niks.
Toby's always been weird.
Why don't we go outside, finish our lunch and I'll handle...
What is this obsession you have with food?
I haven't.
All I'm saying is that we shouldn't let this upset our lunch.
At least we're sticking...
I'm fine, I'm fine.
There you go. Much better.
- I'll go see if Toby's alright. - Sis, no, no, no. Let me do it.
I think Toby needs someone to talk to.
You know, guy to guy.
Sit down, Nikki.
Toby.
- You're okay? -Yeah.
Your and Elizabeth's plan was a wash out, Jack.
Better luck next time.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Jack, not only have I put a reversal on this thing...
...but I vamped out the power about a hundred times.
Unless you want to spend the rest of your life in a pond.
Get out of my way and let me go finish lunch.
Garth, get out. Out. Get out of my house, Garth.
- Toby, are you alright? -Yeah, I'm fine.
Sorry, guys.
Seafood doesn't really agree with me.
Weak stomach too.
I'm sorry, Mr. Bailey.
- I'm sorry, Nikki. -Hey, Toby, it's okay.
- At least you're feeling better now. -I totally do.
Well. That's good.
Because I've made my specialty dessert.
Are you up for trying my profiteroles?
They're my absolute favorite dessert in the world?
Perfect. I'll go and get them.
You know, Mr. Bailey.
Actually, I have read one of your books.
Oh yes?
Yeah. And I thought it was very, very...
Look what someone has done.
How could you do this?
What?
You had everyone feeling sorry for you...
...and the entire time you were sick from all the profiteroles.
- Look, I didn't do any... -You are forbidden...
...to ever see my daughter again.
You are a complete and utter basket case.
Me? What about you?
What about me?
Look, no offense, Mr. Bailey. But you're not exactly normal either.
You enjoy messing with people's heads.
But just because it makes you feel smarter than everybody else.
Well, yes, I do happen to have rather a high IQ.
Sure, but it doesn't mean you can bully people.
I see.
Because I have my children's respect, I'm a bully.
Look, I know they respect you, but guess what?
What?
They're scared of you.
Nikki didn't even want me to meet you.
- That's absurd. -Face it Virgil. The boy is right.
- I'm sorry? -You should be.
Look at him. He's a great kid.
And you've done nothing but torment him since he came in here.
I have the most...
Stop talking.
And in case, you hadn't noticed...
...the fish platter was already ruined when it came out...
...and Toby was with us then. Someone else did...
Did this.
Someone...
...maybe rang the doorbell earlier?
- Elsa. I think you and I... -You don't think enough, unfortunately.
Now be quiet and go to your room.
Go.
Yes, dear.
You, stop.
Toby, it has been a pleasure to meet you.
And I am delighted that Nikki chose...
...such a sweet young man.
Nikki I'm sorry I caused such a fuss.
Hey, are you kidding me?
No one has told off my dad like that in years.
If he wasn't so terrified of mum, he'd be unbearable.
Well.
Happy anniversary.
My plan would have worked, you know?
But you had to get all fancy.
- And now look at them. -I'd rather not.
Why do you like him so much, anyway?
He doesn't appreciate you, he never will.
Maybe you should be looking somewhere else.