Previously on "Just Add Magic"...
- Darby: We just need a title. - Last Ditch Layer Cake.
I'm thinking of putting a little patio out back.
Still on her spending spree?
Whatever Mama P wants, Mama P gets.
Kelly: She's always up to something, isn't she?
What did you find out about RJ?
- Does he have the book? - He does.
Darby: Brown is definitely carnesian.
R.J. clearly knows a thing or two about magic.
I thought the only people who had the book before us were the OCs.
Clearly, there were others in between.
I think RJ was a protector.
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So, it was you.
That cupcake was a gift.
We know. The worst gift ever.
It it's not only 'cause you made it with water.
I can't believe I told you my baking secrets.
I can't believe you called that baking.
I had a plan. Now Alyssa will never speak to me again.
What am I supposed to do?
You can start by leaving that poor girl alone.
It's been decades, man. Move on.
He's right. And after that,
you can give back our book.
Oh, you mean my book?
You stole it from us. Remember?
Hey, I had it first. Found it in high school,
until somebody lifted it.
[scoffs] Nobody lifted it.
The book moves on its own.
Yeah. It chooses when it leaves, and who it goes to next.
Whatever, I don't really care.
The point is, I have the book now,
and I plan on keeping it.
What are you gonna do with it?
Anything I want.
Well, you can't just use it to win the lottery,
and get back together with your old girlfriend.
- It's not a toy. - Yeah, I don't have time for this.
I have recipes to cook.
- [bell jingles] - Weird dude.
He's got no chill.
I still can believe he was a protector.
Bad choice.
He's not that big. I can take him.
No. We really have to think about this.
He's not just some goofy guy.
Yeah, he cooked a touch spell.
We didn't even know that kind of magic existed.
He may not be good at baking,
but he definitely knows magic.
We have to get that book back.
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Is that what I think it is?
Well, if what you think it is is a new Grill Deluxe barbecue,
then yes.
- The one with the double light hood? - Yep.
- And stainless steel burners? - That's the one.
- And Piezo igniters? - Um...
- Yes. - [giggles]
This is amazing.
What should we bake first?
Ginger rubbed lamb chops, stuffed jalapeños--
How about we make the grill?
We gotta put this thing together?
- Awesome. I'll get started. - Hold up. Hold up.
I'm glad you're excited, but it's more complicated than it looks.
Wow. Yeah. This could take a while.
Yep. And I've gotta take your brother to karate.
Let's tackle this tomorrow.
Hey, Kelly. Hey, Mr. Q.
- Hey. - Hey, girls.
No way. Is that--
A Grill Deluxe with stainless steel burners and Piezo igniters?
Yeah. [giggles]
Oh, wait. Uh, what's today?
It's not your birthday, is it?
Relax, Darby, my dad just surprised me.
What is the occasion, by the way?
Well, the old grill finally gave out,
and you've been dropping hints about this one for months.
Wow, that never works on mom.
[chuckling]
- You're so lucky. - Mm-hm.
I can smell the ribs already.
The ribs will have to wait.
We need to get our book back.
Which means we're gonna have to cook.
Since those two things go together,
that's gonna be hard.
You're right. Especially since RJ's
not gonna eat anything we give him.
Maybe we don't need to feed him.
Remember when we cooked the Last Ditch Layer Cake?
The recipe got written into the book.
You're right.
Every spell a protector creates
shows up in the book.
Right. So if we create our own riddle,
it will appear in the book.
And since RJ has the book, that means--
RJ will see it. So cool.
But we have to be smart about it.
We have to make something that RJ would cook,
and eat himself.
Something that would make him give us the book.
Kinda like a "give up what you want" spell.
But RJ would never cook that.
What if we create a fake title?
Nice plan.
When we created the Last Ditch Layer Cake,
the book let us choose the name.
Hopefully, this time it won't be any different.
But how would we know what RJ would cook?
Well, he's been pretty selfish so far.
How about a spell for a new car?
Maybe we should leave a more open-ended, like,
"get whatever you want"?
I'd definitely cook that.
Great. Now we only have one problem.
Both: Spices.
This man knows how to use the book?
He's already cooked with it. Twice.
And not to make the world a better place.
In the wrong hands, that book can do great harm.
Anyone else having Chuck déjà vu?
Ah, let's see.
I have some galafrasian watercress.
We should probably stick to the ingredients
we know RJ has.
Did we mention he stole our spices?
Who is this person?
He's a former protector.
There were other protectors after us?
It was news to us, too.
When Becky threw the book over the falls,
I just assumed it disappeared
until it showed up in your attic.
That book has a life of its own.
This is more serious than I thought.
This should work.
Livonian gelatin.
Perfect. There was a ton of that
in the batch he stole from us.
What about tengu sugar?
Nope. We only had night blooming.
Even better.
That way, when he returns the book,
he gives it back to the rightful owners,
you girls.
Kelly: Thanks, Miss Silvers.
Want to help us cook?
Can't. I have a mess of my own to deal with.
[dripping]
- Darby: Yikes. - Yikes is right.
This house is getting expensive to maintain.
I've been calling plumbers all day.
- [phone rings] - Ah, finally one of them is calling me back.
Okay, what can we make with gelatin and sugar?
Gumdrops.
Give Up What You Want Gumdrops. Cool.
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Perfect. Now for the fake name.
Okay, book, if you can hear us,
we would like to name this spell--
All: Get Whatever You Want Gum Drops.
Let's hope it worked.
[alarm blaring]
[sighs]
They were in my pencil case this morning.
I found them in my shoes. And look what I noticed on the walk over.
Do you know how hard it is for me to throw out candy?
Why are they following us?
It doesn't make any sense.
Well, we've never cooked something,
and just thrown it away.
Someone's always eaten it.
Maybe you can't just throw away the magic.
Interesting, like any spell cooked needs to be completed.
So does that mean one of us has to eat it?
- 'Cause dibs. - Easy, Darby.
We need to think about this.
Hannah's right. The spell we created
was to make RJ give up the book,
his most prized possession.
So, if one of us eats it,
we'll be forced to give up something important.
My parents might disown me if I give up my guitar.
And if I lose my power drill,
I'll get kicked out of the play. Again.
- I'll do it. - What? Why?
The only possessions I really care about
are the book and the spices,
and they're both gone, so what's left?
My phone?
I think I can go without texting for a while.
I don't know. We need to think about this.
Kelly!
Why'd you just do that?
It's okay, don't worry. I got it.
We'll miss you in the group chat.
So, how do you feel?
Actually, I-- I feel normal.
Well, that's weird.
But we don't have time to figure it out.
It's been almost a day since we made the gum drops,
and RJ still hasn't given the book back.
You think he didn't cook the spell?
There's only one way to know.
We have to find him.
We should check Mama P's,
since that's where we saw him last.
- Maybe Jake's seen him. - Great idea.
What do you think, Kelly?
I guess she didn't give up her phone.
- Kelly. - What?
The book, RJ, Mama P's.
Oh, right, uh--
You guys go ahead.
I'm kinda over the whole magic thing.
Excuse me?
- Oh, no. - Over it as in you gave it up?
Well, I guess the spell worked.
- Great. - No. Not great.
This is a bad time to give up magic.
No, it-- it's a good time.
I have a ton of homework,
and my dad and I are gonna build the grill today.
I'll catch up with you guys later.
- What do we do? - I don't think there's anything we can do
'til we get our book back.
[sighs]
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[bell jingles]
Gina.
Is everything okay? Did something happen?
Relax. No magical emergencies today.
So, you just stopped by to say hello?
No. I'm actually here because...
I'd like to sell this.
Your jade brooch?
But this was your grandmother's.
You always loved this.
And now someone else can enjoy it.
How much do you think it's worth?
Uh, hard to say. Are you sure you want to let go of this?
I'm hoping you can get at least $450.
Well, it's very beautiful.
I'm sure it will sell quickly.
Hey, Jake. Have you seen RJ?
No, and I really don't have time for detective work.
I'm flying solo today.
No Mama P?
She's not feeling well.
Went home sick for the first time since--
Well, ever.
Well, that stinks.
Especially since you're slammed.
My point exactly.
So, no sign of RJ?
No, but I think I know where you can find him.
Table three.
RJ's at table three?
No, not RJ, but if I'm gonna help you guys,
then I need a little help, too.
Take this to table three.
Oh. Got it.
[sighs] Where do you think he is?
Where's table three?
By the window.
RJ works full time at an insurance company.
Do you know where?
Well, I tailed him to the office building near city hall.
Corner table.
- Anything else? - If you leave now,
you'll catch him on his lunch break.
He'll be in the cafeteria
eating chicken fingers from the kids menu.
I think I finally understand the term man-child.
That corner table needs water.
- I just gave them water. - You did, but I may have spilled it.
Seriously?
- Well, thanks for your help, Jake. - You're a great PI.
I am pretty great.
Okay. Uh, I'll be home in a couple of hours
so we can put this baby together.
Awesome.
I was thinking we could break it in with filet mignon.
Uh, think again.
- Burgers? - Bingo.
Oh, uh, and I am donating the old grill to the thrift store.
They'll be here soon to pick it up.
If you have any other stuff to donate,
put it on the pile outside.
See you soon.
[door opens]
[door closes]
I can't believe RJ quit his job.
I can. He just won the lottery,
and he's got a magic cookbook.
Look.
Mama P does not look sick.
Why would she lie to Jake about being sick?
If Mama P wants a day off, can't she just take one?
Something's definitely up,
but one thing at a time.
RJ's more important.
[doorbell rings]
I'll get it, Mom.
RJ. What do you want?
I have something for you.
Here. I don't want it anymore.
Wait. I don't want it, either, I'm done with magic.
- So am I. - Well, I was done with it first.
I'm not leaving with this thing.
- Here, no take backs. - No!
Well, throw it away if you don't want it.
[door closes]
[dripping]
Twice in one day.
To what do I owe this pleasure?
I have some good news.
Your brooch was worth more than you thought.
- You're kidding. - I sold it for $500.
[gasps] Ah, that is wonderful.
I accept cash or check.
None of this pay-by-phone stuff the kids use.
Don't trust it.
Here you go.
Oh. Pleasure doing business with you.
- Likewise. - Thank you, Becky.
[clattering]
- [door opens] - Oh, no.
Kelly. Guess what?
Whoa. That Grill Deluxe looks even more deluxe in person.
Well, it doesn't matter what it looks like
if we can't turn it on.
I just broke the knob.
As awful as that news is,
we have worse news.
We couldn't find RJ.
Oh, I saw RJ. He came here.
- What? Are you okay? - No way. He was here?
Yeah, he came by to give me the cookbook. He didn't want it.
- The spell worked. - Yeah, but I didn't want it, either,
so I gave it back to him.
- You did what? - But then he really didn't want it,
- so, uh, he gave it back again. - Oh, thank goodness.
- But then I triple didn't want it, so I-- - Kelly.
Focus. Where's the book right now?
I donated it to the thrift store.
- That's it, you're coming with us. - No, I can't.
I have to stay here and figure out how to fix this
before my dad gets back.
Kelly, we need the book.
No, I'm done with it, Darby,
I don't want the book anymore.
Yeah, Kelly's right. Forget the book.
Let's go to the hardware store.
- What? - Yeah.
We need to take Kelly to the hardware store
to buy a new replacement for the knob.
- You're so right. - Yeah.
Great. Let me get my purse.
Really, guys?
This is not negotiable.
You will help us get the book back.
You ladies looking for anything in particular?
Yes, we are, actually. A cookbook.
It would have just come in today.
Oh.
This one got here about an hour ago.
That's it.
You see, our friend here accidentally donated it,
and she'd like it back.
No, don't listen to them. I meant to donate it.
Okay, then, thank you. It's going towards a great cause.
Fine. We'll just buy it back, then. How much?
- $45. - $45?
The only kids with that much cash
are the ones who share their birthday with Christmas.
Or, the ones who have a job.
Don't look at me, I'm not paying for that useless book.
It's a total waste of money.
[sighs]
I have... $10.
And I have 15. We still need $20.
Sorry.
Just one sec.
- Kelly. - Kelly.
- Kelly, come back here. - Kelly, stop. Kelly!
No!
I'll pay you back.
[sighs]
I can't believe you stole my money.
I didn't steal your money.
Trust me, Kelly, once the spell breaks,
- you'll be thanking us. - No, I won't.
I thought we were gonna build this thing together, Kelly.
What happened here?
I know, um, I'm sorry.
The directions weren't exactly easy to understand.
I'll pay for it.
Actually, Hannah will. She owes me money.
This is exactly why I wanted you to wait for me.
I told you it was more complicated than it looks.
I'm sorry, I can replace it, I just--
Fine. I'll deal with it.
I don't get it, I told him I'd pay for the part.
What's the big deal?
I don't think it's about that.
He asked you to wait for him.
Yeah, well, I figured it would be easier
to do it by myself.
Classic Kelly.
What are you talking about?
Group projects, cooking spells,
even taking the downside today.
You can't do everything on your own.
Who are you?
Hey, Dad?
Um, about that part, I wish I had waited for you.
That's fine. It just needed some epoxy.
No, no, I mean...
you were right, it was a two-man job.
Sometimes I have a little trouble admitting when I need some help.
Hey, so what do you say we finish this thing together?
Let's do it.
Mama P?
I thought you were sick.
Oh. I feel bad I wasn't here today.
[clears throat]
I want to help you close up.
Oh, stop that. Go home and rest.
You're no good to anyone if you're sick.
Also, it's really unsanitary for you to be back here.
You're right. Thank you, Jake.
I'm leaving now.
[bell jingles]
It's Ida.
I checked my balance.
It looks like we're in business.
Okay, get ready for burgers tomorrow.
I'm thinking with bleu cheese and, um, caramelized onions.
Why would you ruin a perfectly good burger like that?
Look, Kell. We found the recipe.
Get Whatever You Want Gumdrops.
We should probably change the name
so it doesn't trick anyone else.
Uh, I think the book heard you.
I missed you.
Wow. Someone's back.
Clearly, the spell broke.
Thank goodness. Caring about the magic
more than you was exhausting.
Whoa. It even wrote the riddle.
The book can write the riddles?
That explains whey they're sometimes so cryptic.
But how did your spell break?
"When you eat a gumdrop or two,
"say goodbye to belongings and greed,
"but when you give up what you want,
"you might just get what you need."
Get what you need? That's it.
Your spell broke because you got what you needed.
I needed to learn that I can't do everything on my own.
Man, it's freaky how much that book knows.
[chuckles]
- [bell jingles] - Hey.
- What are you doing here? We're closed. - Where are the girls?
- Look, I'm not gonna-- - I have to talk to them right now.
We're all in danger.
- [door opens] - [bell jingles]
What's going on? What do you want, RJ?
We don't have the book so don't get any ideas.
I don't want anything to do with the book.
Someone knows about the magic--
Who? Who knows about the magic?
I-- I'm sorry, what?
You said we're in danger
because somebody knows about the magic.
If this is a ploy to get the cookbook then--
Uh, why would I want--
Uh, I have never owned a cookbook in my life.
Dude, you were just freaking out a minute ago.
You don't remember?
I'm sorry. Is this a joke?
So, you don't remember the magic?
Or the cookbook?
You know what?
I don't have time for this.
[bell jingles]
What just happened?
RJ couldn't just forget everything.
- Not unless he was-- - Cursed.
But why would someone spell RJ
so that he'd forget about the magic?
I don't know.
Someone's out there.
And they're dangerous.
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