1 00:00:19,061 --> 00:00:24,149 I'll brush my teeth I'll comb my hair 2 00:00:24,233 --> 00:00:28,612 Just let me get out in the open air 3 00:00:28,695 --> 00:00:32,448 I did my chores, so Mom-- 4 00:00:32,533 --> 00:00:33,742 Mom, be cool. 5 00:00:33,825 --> 00:00:39,581 It's Saturday afternoon 6 00:00:40,707 --> 00:00:43,377 That means adventure 7 00:00:44,461 --> 00:00:48,090 Gonna climb every tree Got my best friend with me 8 00:00:48,799 --> 00:00:51,218 I could play here forever 9 00:00:51,301 --> 00:00:54,388 Got no worries at all Out here having a ball 10 00:00:54,471 --> 00:00:58,308 So, catch me if you can 11 00:00:58,392 --> 00:01:01,562 I'm faster than you think I am 12 00:01:01,645 --> 00:01:05,816 It's always my day Saturday! 13 00:01:05,899 --> 00:01:07,484 Yeah, yeah! 14 00:01:07,568 --> 00:01:11,196 What's crawling on that rock? Let's poke it and see 15 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:14,616 Gonna find adventure Nothing can stop me 16 00:01:14,700 --> 00:01:17,953 No time for a snack No time for a drink 17 00:01:18,912 --> 00:01:24,042 I just wanna be free Ooh! 18 00:01:32,634 --> 00:01:33,844 Actually, I am pretty thirsty. 19 00:01:35,637 --> 00:01:39,516 Thirsty for adventure 20 00:01:39,600 --> 00:01:43,729 Gonna climb every tree In the park I can be me 21 00:01:43,812 --> 00:01:46,315 I could play here forever 22 00:01:46,857 --> 00:01:50,068 Got no worries at all Out here having a ball 23 00:01:50,152 --> 00:01:53,363 It's my favorite day I can run, I can play 24 00:01:53,447 --> 00:01:56,992 Not a care in the world I'm as free as a squirrel 25 00:01:57,075 --> 00:01:59,745 It's always my day 26 00:01:59,828 --> 00:02:03,707 Saturday! 27 00:02:03,790 --> 00:02:06,418 Yeah, yeah 28 00:02:07,586 --> 00:02:09,838 I could play here forever 29 00:02:09,922 --> 00:02:13,091 Got no worries at all Out here having a ball 30 00:02:13,675 --> 00:02:14,676 -No! -What? 31 00:02:14,760 --> 00:02:15,802 Don't point that thing at me. 32 00:02:15,886 --> 00:02:19,306 This? Oh, milady, I assure you 'tis but a jagged splinter. 33 00:02:19,389 --> 00:02:20,974 Stay away from me with that thing. 34 00:02:21,058 --> 00:02:22,518 It's just a toy. 35 00:02:22,601 --> 00:02:23,685 I'll get that. 36 00:02:23,769 --> 00:02:24,895 I said stay away from me. 37 00:02:24,978 --> 00:02:27,731 Okay. Are you all right? 38 00:02:27,814 --> 00:02:28,982 Cole, buddy, 39 00:02:29,066 --> 00:02:32,152 why don't you just give this woman her space from your obvious toy? 40 00:02:32,236 --> 00:02:33,737 -Hey, Dad. -Hey, Son. 41 00:02:33,820 --> 00:02:35,697 Well, it's not such an obvious toy 42 00:02:35,781 --> 00:02:38,242 when he's leaping out of the bushes waving it in your face. 43 00:02:38,325 --> 00:02:40,410 He was just playing make-believe. He's harmless. 44 00:02:40,494 --> 00:02:42,371 -Harmless? I'll have your tongue. -Cole. 45 00:02:42,454 --> 00:02:46,625 -Respectfully, it was not in your face. -He jumped out, then he lunged at me-- 46 00:02:46,708 --> 00:02:47,709 He didn't lunge, 47 00:02:47,793 --> 00:02:49,545 he bent forward to help you pick up your bag. 48 00:02:49,628 --> 00:02:50,921 Don't worry about my bag. 49 00:02:51,004 --> 00:02:52,923 Just worry about keeping him under control. 50 00:02:53,006 --> 00:02:54,007 "Under control"? 51 00:02:54,091 --> 00:02:56,718 Ma'am, I think we've determined that there was never any threat. 52 00:02:56,802 --> 00:02:59,388 Well, I felt threatened. That was not okay. 53 00:02:59,471 --> 00:03:00,472 Tell you what's not okay, 54 00:03:00,556 --> 00:03:03,642 is you feeling threatened by an 11-year-old boy with a toy. 55 00:03:03,725 --> 00:03:05,769 What's that about? I mean, I think I know. 56 00:03:05,853 --> 00:03:08,272 No. Now you're trying to-- 57 00:03:08,355 --> 00:03:10,232 -Don't make this out to be… -To be what? 58 00:03:10,315 --> 00:03:12,442 Ma'am, it would be in the best interest 59 00:03:12,526 --> 00:03:15,112 of all parties involved if you would be on your way expeditiously, 60 00:03:15,195 --> 00:03:18,574 and allow us to continue our vital and important Central Park business. 61 00:03:18,949 --> 00:03:19,950 Thank you very much. 62 00:03:20,033 --> 00:03:21,618 Have a nice day. Have a good one. 63 00:03:21,702 --> 00:03:23,328 What was that woman's problem? 64 00:03:23,412 --> 00:03:25,831 You know, maybe she's allergic to squirrels. 65 00:03:25,914 --> 00:03:28,542 Especially squirrel scoundrels marauding around my park! 66 00:03:28,625 --> 00:03:31,378 Or, as I like to call 'em, "squoundrells!" That's what you are. 67 00:03:31,461 --> 00:03:34,298 I wasn't marauding. Sir, I was but gallivanting. 68 00:03:34,381 --> 00:03:35,465 Well, keep it that way. 69 00:03:35,549 --> 00:03:37,050 Love you, Dad. See you at home! 70 00:03:37,134 --> 00:03:39,219 All right. Have fun, Cole! 71 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:43,891 -So, that was the first time? -Yep, it was. 72 00:03:43,974 --> 00:03:46,977 -So, you probably gonna have to have the-- -Yep. Yes, I am. 73 00:03:54,610 --> 00:03:56,653 Usually, I would jump in here 74 00:03:56,737 --> 00:03:59,448 to explain what just happened and maybe give some context, 75 00:03:59,531 --> 00:04:03,785 but this time, I think I'm gonna let Owen handle it. Yeah. 76 00:04:15,214 --> 00:04:18,216 Why she acting threatened? What was she expecting? 77 00:04:18,300 --> 00:04:21,345 She's living in the city She should be used to weapons 78 00:04:21,428 --> 00:04:24,473 She should be used to knives She should be used to gauntlets 79 00:04:24,556 --> 00:04:27,434 It's just a battle-ax What is your problem? 80 00:04:28,185 --> 00:04:30,646 This is something you could put Your money on 81 00:04:30,729 --> 00:04:33,565 It'd be a different reaction If he was honey-blonde 82 00:04:33,649 --> 00:04:36,818 He is a Black boy And not a paper tiger 83 00:04:36,902 --> 00:04:39,863 If his name was Tyler If his features were lighter 84 00:04:39,947 --> 00:04:43,116 You got some nerve Running from a young nerd 85 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:46,203 I'll have you know That your suspicions are unearned 86 00:04:46,286 --> 00:04:47,746 And this is absurd 87 00:04:47,829 --> 00:04:50,874 That this should even continue To be a concern 88 00:04:50,958 --> 00:04:54,044 You're more than likely to be Hurt by a sunburn 89 00:04:54,127 --> 00:04:55,629 Than my son's sword 90 00:04:55,712 --> 00:04:58,632 Somehow he's in the wrong? Well, what for? 91 00:04:58,715 --> 00:05:01,718 Let's put it all on the table Make it aboveboard 92 00:05:02,719 --> 00:05:05,514 Instead of taking Little Black boys' joy 93 00:05:05,597 --> 00:05:08,016 I'm replaying it again and again 94 00:05:08,100 --> 00:05:11,270 Dang It keeps happening again and again 95 00:05:11,353 --> 00:05:14,064 Dang How could this happen to him? 96 00:05:18,110 --> 00:05:21,363 I keep replaying it again and again In my mind 97 00:05:21,446 --> 00:05:23,824 This keep happening again and again 98 00:05:23,907 --> 00:05:26,535 In the world I knew that this would happen to him 99 00:05:27,661 --> 00:05:29,746 You trying to take My little Black boy's joy 100 00:05:29,830 --> 00:05:34,751 So now we gotta talk about Other people's thoughts on how you walk 101 00:05:34,835 --> 00:05:36,253 Don't get to be yourself 102 00:05:36,336 --> 00:05:39,381 'Cause you gotta care About the color of your skin 103 00:05:39,464 --> 00:05:40,465 Having people scared 104 00:05:40,549 --> 00:05:43,886 Because that person over there If they call the cops 105 00:05:43,969 --> 00:05:47,139 It could be hands in the air Then it's warning shots 106 00:05:47,222 --> 00:05:51,685 We had a whole plan Let him be a boy not a grown man 107 00:05:52,853 --> 00:05:55,147 This stuff gets me so mad 108 00:05:55,230 --> 00:05:57,900 See, this right here Is a perfect example 109 00:05:57,983 --> 00:06:00,986 Of why I wanna raise my kids In a literal castle 110 00:06:01,069 --> 00:06:04,239 So they can be superheroes Or pterodactyls 111 00:06:04,323 --> 00:06:07,117 Or pretend to be wizards Without being hassled 112 00:06:08,827 --> 00:06:10,746 This is everybody's park 113 00:06:10,829 --> 00:06:13,207 There shouldn't be different rules For everybody dark 114 00:06:13,290 --> 00:06:16,460 And everybody should look In everybody's heart 115 00:06:16,543 --> 00:06:20,088 Because nobody is free Till everybody LARPs 116 00:06:20,172 --> 00:06:22,841 It's a toy sword Hold it if you want to 117 00:06:22,925 --> 00:06:25,761 Not gonna poison the well 'Cause I don't want to 118 00:06:25,844 --> 00:06:28,805 I'm not going to I shouldn't have to 119 00:06:30,390 --> 00:06:32,518 Take a little Black boy's joy 120 00:06:33,185 --> 00:06:36,104 I'm replaying it again and again Dang 121 00:06:36,188 --> 00:06:38,607 It keeps happening again and again 122 00:06:38,690 --> 00:06:41,527 Dang How could this happen to him? 123 00:06:45,531 --> 00:06:48,033 I keep replaying it again and again 124 00:06:51,119 --> 00:06:54,456 -Here's your crème de menthe. -Good, now I don't have to brush my teeth. 125 00:06:54,873 --> 00:06:57,417 So, I guess that's it for me for the day. 126 00:06:57,501 --> 00:06:58,961 -What, are you quitting? -No. 127 00:06:59,044 --> 00:07:02,130 It's just, you're leaving for your event which I'm not allowed to go to, so I-- 128 00:07:02,714 --> 00:07:04,383 Right, the Help the Help Foundation. 129 00:07:04,466 --> 00:07:07,010 It raises money for domestic workers who assist executives. 130 00:07:07,094 --> 00:07:09,763 Tickets were $10,000 a seat. You can't afford that. 131 00:07:09,847 --> 00:07:11,014 Right, thanks for thinking of me. 132 00:07:11,098 --> 00:07:13,642 You're welcome. God, was that so hard to say? 133 00:07:13,725 --> 00:07:15,936 -Well, see you later. I'm off. -Off to do what? 134 00:07:16,019 --> 00:07:19,022 If you have to know, I'll mostly be doing a lot of nunya. 135 00:07:19,106 --> 00:07:21,191 What is that? A Scandinavian crime drama? 136 00:07:21,275 --> 00:07:25,279 No, it's nunya damn business. Sorry. At least for the next five hours. Bye! 137 00:07:40,752 --> 00:07:44,214 Was she wearing lipstick? And a scarf? Where's she going? 138 00:07:44,298 --> 00:07:46,425 You know what? Screw the Help the Help Gala. 139 00:07:46,508 --> 00:07:50,345 Looks like I'm going on a walk. Helen! Right, she's who I'm following. 140 00:07:50,929 --> 00:07:52,222 So, yeah, that was it. 141 00:07:52,306 --> 00:07:54,099 And then she walked off like nothing happened, 142 00:07:54,183 --> 00:07:56,351 like she's just racist to children all the time. 143 00:07:56,435 --> 00:07:57,561 Like, "nothing to see here!" 144 00:07:57,644 --> 00:08:00,606 Oh, my God, Owen, I can't believe-- I mean, I can believe it. 145 00:08:00,689 --> 00:08:02,065 -We knew this was coming. -Of course. 146 00:08:02,149 --> 00:08:05,944 It's just so soon. Your mom warned me, but nothing really prepares you. 147 00:08:06,028 --> 00:08:08,572 I have to say, even I was shocked. He's so young. 148 00:08:08,655 --> 00:08:09,823 -Who's so young? -Oh, my God! 149 00:08:09,907 --> 00:08:10,908 Wait, are you talking about 150 00:08:10,991 --> 00:08:12,701 the 12-year-old girl who sailed around the world? 151 00:08:12,784 --> 00:08:15,037 She had a navigation system, so it doesn't really count. 152 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:17,873 No, Mom and I were just talking about parent stuff. 153 00:08:17,956 --> 00:08:20,375 -Mortgages, deductions, revenue-- -Taxes, earned interest-- 154 00:08:20,459 --> 00:08:22,377 Okay, you guys are obviously hiding something. 155 00:08:22,461 --> 00:08:23,837 We should just tell her. 156 00:08:23,921 --> 00:08:26,673 Molly, a woman was really racist to Cole in the park earlier. 157 00:08:26,757 --> 00:08:27,758 Are you serious? 158 00:08:27,841 --> 00:08:29,635 Totally unrelated, Dad, can I borrow the golf cart 159 00:08:29,718 --> 00:08:31,553 and something I can use for either slapping or poking? 160 00:08:31,637 --> 00:08:33,722 I like your energy, but we're gonna handle this the right way. 161 00:08:33,804 --> 00:08:36,183 Oh, my God. How did he handle it? Was he freaked out? 162 00:08:36,265 --> 00:08:39,019 Honestly, I don't think he had any idea that woman was being racist. 163 00:08:39,102 --> 00:08:41,145 -Well, so are you gonna… -What? 164 00:08:41,230 --> 00:08:43,774 Talk to him? I mean, I'll obviously follow your lead on this one. 165 00:08:43,857 --> 00:08:46,652 Yeah. I guess I should go talk to him-- 166 00:08:46,735 --> 00:08:49,821 -Hey! Buddy! -Cole! Hi. 167 00:08:49,905 --> 00:08:50,948 Oh, yeah, hi, sweetie. 168 00:08:51,323 --> 00:08:53,700 Give Mommy a big hug. I love you. 169 00:08:53,784 --> 00:08:55,786 There's no time! Preparations must be made! 170 00:08:55,869 --> 00:08:57,871 Have you forgotten? Tonight is the Lunar Palaver. 171 00:08:57,955 --> 00:09:00,040 That's right. The Lunar Palaver is tonight. 172 00:09:00,123 --> 00:09:03,293 So, why don't we just focus on that today, 173 00:09:03,377 --> 00:09:06,255 and tomorrow we'll talk about other things. 174 00:09:06,338 --> 00:09:07,714 Wait, what's the Lunar Palaver? 175 00:09:07,798 --> 00:09:09,174 Yeah, what is that? 176 00:09:09,258 --> 00:09:10,551 Silence, womenfolk. 177 00:09:10,634 --> 00:09:12,636 Cole, that's not how you speak to womenfolk-- 178 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:14,555 I mean, women. Great, now I'm doing it. 179 00:09:14,638 --> 00:09:16,181 Okay, this I can explain. 180 00:09:16,265 --> 00:09:20,269 Lunar Palaver is an event that takes place inside The Squirrel Quarrels universe. 181 00:09:20,352 --> 00:09:22,437 It's a triannual get-together under the full moon 182 00:09:22,521 --> 00:09:23,981 that only The Elder can attend. 183 00:09:24,064 --> 00:09:26,358 Proclamations are made, scores are settled, 184 00:09:26,441 --> 00:09:29,069 rivals become friends, friends become rivals. 185 00:09:29,152 --> 00:09:32,197 Cole is super excited because the character he role-plays as, 186 00:09:32,281 --> 00:09:35,325 Mosias the Pilferer, is now an Elder in the Council of Thieves. 187 00:09:35,409 --> 00:09:38,787 So he finally gets to attend the big recreation in the park tonight. 188 00:09:38,871 --> 00:09:41,123 Remember, Dad? You promised to take me shopping for a new 189 00:09:41,206 --> 00:09:42,416 and more mature costume. 190 00:09:42,499 --> 00:09:45,294 Wait, don't you already have a costume? And a weapon? 191 00:09:45,377 --> 00:09:46,545 This thing is a dagger. 192 00:09:46,628 --> 00:09:49,631 Mosias must have a true sword, one befitting his station, 193 00:09:49,715 --> 00:09:52,551 and an outfit that inspires true terror in his adversaries. 194 00:09:52,634 --> 00:09:55,053 I'm gonna put on clean underwear in case I have to try on new costumes. 195 00:09:55,137 --> 00:09:57,598 Wow. So, he's gonna get an even scarier costume? 196 00:09:57,681 --> 00:10:00,601 -With a bigger, more realistic sword? -Yep. 197 00:10:00,684 --> 00:10:02,728 To run around at nighttime in the park with? 198 00:10:02,811 --> 00:10:04,813 To be fair, he never brought up the size of the sword. 199 00:10:04,897 --> 00:10:06,565 It's clear he's more concerned with style. 200 00:10:06,648 --> 00:10:09,276 I don't know, I've seen him sketching sword concepts for weeks. 201 00:10:09,359 --> 00:10:10,777 I'm pretty sure he's going big, Dad. 202 00:10:10,861 --> 00:10:13,447 I think we have to talk to him, Owen. Again, I'll follow your lead, of course. 203 00:10:13,530 --> 00:10:14,698 I'll do it. 204 00:10:14,781 --> 00:10:17,576 We'll have a nice father-son chat on the way to the costume shop. 205 00:10:17,659 --> 00:10:20,454 Maybe I'll try to sneak in the birds and the bees if we have any extra time. 206 00:10:20,537 --> 00:10:21,705 Maybe don't push it, sweetie. 207 00:10:24,625 --> 00:10:26,376 Hi, do you have a reservation? 208 00:10:26,460 --> 00:10:28,921 No, but I'll need a table in the line of sight of that table, 209 00:10:29,004 --> 00:10:31,048 but also somehow out of view. You get it. 210 00:10:31,590 --> 00:10:33,300 I'm sorry, we're all booked up, ma'am. 211 00:10:33,383 --> 00:10:36,220 -Thank you. -Oh, my God! Don't "all booked up" me. 212 00:10:36,303 --> 00:10:38,263 Also, don't "ma'am" me. We're, like, the same age. 213 00:10:38,347 --> 00:10:42,476 Well, we really don't have any tables, ma'a-- person-- miss. 214 00:10:42,559 --> 00:10:44,520 I don't know what to call you now. 215 00:10:45,020 --> 00:10:46,104 Well, check this out. 216 00:10:46,188 --> 00:10:47,940 Are you giving me a ticket? What's happening? 217 00:10:48,023 --> 00:10:49,483 -It's a checkbook! -A what? 218 00:10:49,566 --> 00:10:52,069 Money! I'm giving you money. God. Here. 219 00:10:52,819 --> 00:10:55,906 Wow. You know what? It looks like a table just opened up. 220 00:10:55,989 --> 00:10:57,157 Right this way, person. 221 00:11:02,287 --> 00:11:04,289 -Your menu. -Less words, more leaving. 222 00:11:04,373 --> 00:11:09,795 Helen. It warms my bones just to be in your company. 223 00:11:09,878 --> 00:11:13,090 -Spencer, good to see you again. -It's good to be seen. 224 00:11:13,173 --> 00:11:16,176 Order anything you want, my lovely, but I am allergic to shrimp. 225 00:11:16,260 --> 00:11:17,594 Are you bragging about that? 226 00:11:17,678 --> 00:11:19,847 When are you gonna let me make an honest woman out of you? 227 00:11:19,930 --> 00:11:23,183 Maybe after we order some appetizers? Damn it, the shrimp does look delicious. 228 00:11:23,267 --> 00:11:26,019 It's fine. A few hives between lovers. 229 00:11:26,103 --> 00:11:29,231 Lovers? Lover-Lovers? 230 00:11:30,607 --> 00:11:31,817 Hey, can I ask you something? 231 00:11:31,900 --> 00:11:34,319 -Is this about your loony cadaver? -Very punny. 232 00:11:34,403 --> 00:11:36,530 No, I was just wondering if you happened to notice 233 00:11:36,613 --> 00:11:39,157 Mom and Dad acting weird about all this SQ stuff. 234 00:11:39,241 --> 00:11:42,703 SQ? Right, Squirrel Quarrels. I didn't know we were doing initials now. 235 00:11:43,287 --> 00:11:44,872 I think they just worry about you. 236 00:11:45,747 --> 00:11:47,207 Okay, I think I see. 237 00:11:47,291 --> 00:11:49,376 You do? What exactly do you see? 238 00:11:49,459 --> 00:11:51,753 Mom and Dad think I'm getting too old for Squirrel Quarrels. 239 00:11:51,837 --> 00:11:53,714 Cole, you know about racism, right? 240 00:11:53,797 --> 00:11:56,133 Yes, I'm not a child. Can we focus on my problem? 241 00:11:56,216 --> 00:11:58,635 Yeah, right. Your problem. 242 00:11:58,719 --> 00:12:00,762 I just think if Mom and Dad had any idea the tribulations 243 00:12:00,846 --> 00:12:03,223 that Mosias suffered to cross the Haunted Forest of Ellerbe, 244 00:12:03,307 --> 00:12:05,392 -they would change their minds. -Uh-huh. Totally. 245 00:12:06,143 --> 00:12:08,437 Watch this, Dad! I'm gonna touch that branch. 246 00:12:08,854 --> 00:12:11,982 Nope! Here we go. Missed it again. 247 00:12:12,065 --> 00:12:16,403 Cole, Son. First, I love you. As a Black man, and as a father, I-- 248 00:12:16,486 --> 00:12:19,740 What did you say? Dad, am I jumping higher than normal? Watch! 249 00:12:19,823 --> 00:12:20,949 Yep, solid jump. 250 00:12:21,033 --> 00:12:23,243 Can't tell if it's higher than normal, 251 00:12:23,327 --> 00:12:25,579 but can you slow down a little bit? 252 00:12:25,662 --> 00:12:27,414 I wanted to talk to you about something. 253 00:12:27,497 --> 00:12:29,124 I'm just so excited for Mosias. 254 00:12:29,208 --> 00:12:31,335 He's been planning for this night ever since he was banished. 255 00:12:31,418 --> 00:12:32,419 Mosias was banished? 256 00:12:32,503 --> 00:12:34,421 Yes, because he bears the Mark of the Warlock. 257 00:12:35,005 --> 00:12:37,049 So, they persecuted him for no other reason 258 00:12:37,132 --> 00:12:38,300 than the way he was born? 259 00:12:38,383 --> 00:12:40,093 -Funny you should mention that. -Oh, no. 260 00:12:40,177 --> 00:12:41,220 You get the Mark of the Warlock 261 00:12:41,303 --> 00:12:43,263 by reneging on your word in dealings with magic-folk. 262 00:12:43,347 --> 00:12:45,724 -Okay, I should back up. -No, don't back up. 263 00:12:45,807 --> 00:12:47,935 If you haven't read the prequels, none of this makes sense. 264 00:12:48,018 --> 00:12:51,021 So, before The Great Frost, when The Scrolls were first written-- 265 00:12:51,104 --> 00:12:53,482 Cole! Let me just-- Let me jump in here, bud. 266 00:12:53,565 --> 00:12:55,567 You know how Mosias went through challenges? 267 00:12:56,568 --> 00:12:58,862 Well, sometimes there are real-life challenges, 268 00:12:58,946 --> 00:13:02,032 especially for certain groups of people. 269 00:13:02,115 --> 00:13:03,242 Like how in SQ, 270 00:13:03,325 --> 00:13:05,536 weasels are lower born and must pay their way into the upper caste. 271 00:13:05,619 --> 00:13:08,789 This is more of a non-Squirrel Quarrels point I'm trying to make. 272 00:13:09,206 --> 00:13:10,249 We're here! 273 00:13:10,332 --> 00:13:11,750 Hey! Cole! Wait, before we go in-- 274 00:13:11,834 --> 00:13:14,253 Sorry, Dad, I can't hear you over the sound of fun. 275 00:13:14,878 --> 00:13:18,382 Wow! They have costumes from all the famous book series and fantasy shows. 276 00:13:18,465 --> 00:13:22,135 The Plasma Chronicles, Misty Mountain Goat Girls, The Quail Skirmishes. 277 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:25,889 Here we are. Found the SQ section. I'm gonna try these on real quick. 278 00:13:25,973 --> 00:13:27,432 Hey, Cole, wait! 279 00:13:27,516 --> 00:13:29,226 You should take a look at this one. 280 00:13:29,309 --> 00:13:31,270 It looks like a real showstopper. 281 00:13:31,353 --> 00:13:33,689 Also, no weapons. Never mind. I just took a look at the price. 282 00:13:33,772 --> 00:13:35,941 Normally, I would go with a more dramatic option, 283 00:13:36,024 --> 00:13:38,986 but the simple brutality of this one appeals to me. Take a look. 284 00:13:40,153 --> 00:13:42,990 Wow. That is terrifying and super realistic. 285 00:13:43,073 --> 00:13:44,074 Thanks, Dad. 286 00:13:44,157 --> 00:13:46,410 And are those buttons tiny removable daggers? 287 00:13:46,493 --> 00:13:47,911 You noticed! Can I wear it out? 288 00:13:47,995 --> 00:13:49,663 Yeah, sure, Son. 289 00:13:50,747 --> 00:13:53,500 Wow, it is even scarier than I imagined it would be. 290 00:13:53,584 --> 00:13:54,710 Did you two talk 291 00:13:54,793 --> 00:13:56,461 before you purchased this particular costume? 292 00:13:56,545 --> 00:14:00,340 Well, we didn't really get the chance to talk. 293 00:14:00,424 --> 00:14:03,135 It's just, you guys had a nice, long walk, so… 294 00:14:03,218 --> 00:14:04,928 -We talked about other stuff. -Got it. Yeah. 295 00:14:05,012 --> 00:14:06,096 I'm gonna go take it off now. 296 00:14:06,180 --> 00:14:07,931 I don't wanna get it too sweaty before tonight. 297 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:10,267 Don't say it! Either of you. 298 00:14:10,350 --> 00:14:13,353 He was just so excited. I didn't wanna rain all over his little parade. 299 00:14:13,437 --> 00:14:16,940 I'm his dad. I'm supposed to be the drum major out in front of the parade. 300 00:14:17,024 --> 00:14:19,943 Or maybe the mayor at the end-- I don't love this metaphor, 301 00:14:20,027 --> 00:14:21,570 -but you guys get it though, right? -Sure, Dad. 302 00:14:21,653 --> 00:14:24,031 Honey, there's a pothole in the parade route, 303 00:14:24,114 --> 00:14:25,657 and you have to warn him about it. 304 00:14:26,283 --> 00:14:27,659 Did you just out-metaphor me? 305 00:14:27,743 --> 00:14:29,745 -I'm a professional. -I'll go talk to him. 306 00:14:29,828 --> 00:14:32,289 Okay, Helen's suitor is starting to come on pretty strong, 307 00:14:32,372 --> 00:14:34,374 and Bitsy's suddenly worried Helen could leave her. 308 00:14:34,458 --> 00:14:37,252 So now she's actively trying to sabotage their date. 309 00:14:37,336 --> 00:14:39,171 And by sabotage, I mean day drink 310 00:14:39,254 --> 00:14:41,089 and stare daggers at them from behind a menu. 311 00:14:41,173 --> 00:14:44,176 Helen, just say the word, and I'll take you away from all this. 312 00:14:44,259 --> 00:14:47,763 Why don't we finish eating first? I still have some dessert left. 313 00:14:47,846 --> 00:14:50,015 Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh 314 00:14:50,098 --> 00:14:52,476 What are you-- No. Stop. 315 00:14:52,559 --> 00:14:55,062 -Stop. Stop that. -Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh 316 00:14:55,145 --> 00:14:57,231 Wait. What's happening? What are you-- 317 00:14:57,314 --> 00:14:59,399 Yo, girl, what it is? Where you trying to stay? 318 00:14:59,483 --> 00:15:01,610 Let me know how you roll Where you trying to be 319 00:15:01,693 --> 00:15:03,946 Sit back, relax Go and take a ride with me 320 00:15:04,029 --> 00:15:06,031 While I spit this game On the blended harmonies 321 00:15:06,114 --> 00:15:08,075 Ho-Ho-Ho-Hold up Wait a minute 322 00:15:08,158 --> 00:15:10,327 I don't need you to rescue me 323 00:15:10,410 --> 00:15:13,914 I just wanna enjoy your company And have some Brie 324 00:15:14,164 --> 00:15:15,165 That's good cheese. 325 00:15:15,249 --> 00:15:19,670 Oh, I want you, babe Put you in a penthouse view, babe 326 00:15:19,753 --> 00:15:21,839 Rather shack up with you, babe 327 00:15:21,922 --> 00:15:25,425 Why you playing, when you keep saying Your boss is a psycho 328 00:15:25,509 --> 00:15:28,887 It's true, babe Let me cut you loose, babe 329 00:15:28,971 --> 00:15:32,516 'Cause I got everything but you, babe Stick with me-- 330 00:15:32,599 --> 00:15:34,560 Your talk is sweet But this food won't keep 331 00:15:34,643 --> 00:15:35,686 So let's just eat. 332 00:15:35,769 --> 00:15:37,396 No more walking dogs Or plucking her chin 333 00:15:37,479 --> 00:15:39,481 Now, ain't you glad That Mr. Fate stepped in? 334 00:15:39,565 --> 00:15:41,733 Before Bitsy said she's fallen And she can't get up 335 00:15:41,817 --> 00:15:43,902 You don't wanna end up washing her-- What 336 00:15:43,986 --> 00:15:47,698 Oh, I want you, babe Put you in a penthouse view, babe 337 00:15:47,781 --> 00:15:50,242 I'd rather shack up with you, babe 338 00:15:50,325 --> 00:15:52,369 Why you keep playing And you keep saying 339 00:15:52,452 --> 00:15:54,955 Your boss is a psycho 340 00:15:55,038 --> 00:15:56,999 Na na na na no 341 00:15:57,082 --> 00:15:59,168 Ma'am, can I interest you in our dessert menu? 342 00:15:59,251 --> 00:16:02,087 No! I don't want-- Get out of my-- Crème brûlée. 343 00:16:02,171 --> 00:16:04,423 No, forget it. I can't even look at them anymore. 344 00:16:04,506 --> 00:16:08,302 I got big, big, big, big, big Plans after Bitsy leaves 345 00:16:08,385 --> 00:16:09,469 Or kicks the bucket. 346 00:16:09,553 --> 00:16:11,013 It's between the dog and me 347 00:16:11,096 --> 00:16:14,099 Respectfully One of us goin' be rolling deep 348 00:16:14,683 --> 00:16:20,564 I'm gonna be filthy, filthy, filthy Filthy, filthy, filthy rich 349 00:16:20,647 --> 00:16:22,941 Like this foie gras. That's good. 350 00:16:23,025 --> 00:16:27,154 But I want you, babe Got everything but you, babe 351 00:16:27,237 --> 00:16:28,822 I got a dog named Bentley 352 00:16:28,906 --> 00:16:30,032 That's not helping. 353 00:16:30,115 --> 00:16:31,867 I got neighbors who's hella friendly 354 00:16:31,950 --> 00:16:34,661 -That's super rare for New York City. -Right? Come on. 355 00:16:34,745 --> 00:16:37,206 All I need is you, babe 356 00:16:37,998 --> 00:16:40,626 So, what you say? Together? Forever? 357 00:16:42,711 --> 00:16:44,963 Okay. 358 00:16:45,047 --> 00:16:48,884 -Okay. -Dad, are you all right? 359 00:16:48,967 --> 00:16:50,802 You've been saying "okay" for the past five minutes. 360 00:16:50,886 --> 00:16:51,720 What's going on? 361 00:16:51,803 --> 00:16:54,431 I'm sorry, buddy, I just-- This is one of the big ones. 362 00:16:54,515 --> 00:16:55,766 I kinda wanna nail it. 363 00:16:55,849 --> 00:16:58,602 You remember that interaction you had? With that woman this morning? 364 00:16:58,685 --> 00:17:00,354 Yeah, she was really riled up. 365 00:17:00,437 --> 00:17:01,939 Do you think she had a phobia of eye patches? 366 00:17:02,981 --> 00:17:06,359 I think what she had was a phobia of Black people. 367 00:17:07,569 --> 00:17:10,531 But why would that woman be afraid of me? I'm just a little kid. 368 00:17:10,614 --> 00:17:11,949 It's complicated, Son. 369 00:17:12,031 --> 00:17:14,660 Remember when I talked to you about stereotypes? 370 00:17:14,742 --> 00:17:16,662 -And how Black men are represented? -Yeah. 371 00:17:16,744 --> 00:17:19,414 Well, there's a whole lot of backstory-- 372 00:17:19,498 --> 00:17:22,209 context that I think I still need to fill you in on. 373 00:17:22,291 --> 00:17:24,752 -Okay. -Over time, these stereotypes, 374 00:17:24,837 --> 00:17:28,257 which, again, were just made up by slave owners and Klan members, 375 00:17:28,339 --> 00:17:29,925 became taken as facts 376 00:17:30,008 --> 00:17:32,344 and even influenced official police policy. 377 00:17:32,427 --> 00:17:35,180 They really argued that Black people don't feel pain in the same way, 378 00:17:35,264 --> 00:17:36,932 so choke holds wouldn't hurt us. 379 00:17:37,015 --> 00:17:38,976 -I mean, can you believe that? -That's crazy. 380 00:17:39,059 --> 00:17:41,687 Mom is way tougher than you are, and she's a very white lady. 381 00:17:41,770 --> 00:17:42,771 I know! 382 00:17:42,855 --> 00:17:45,065 It only took a century and the combined efforts 383 00:17:45,148 --> 00:17:49,403 of people like Dr. King, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, James Brown, 384 00:17:49,486 --> 00:17:52,990 for Black people to start to challenge the negative imagery of Black men. 385 00:17:53,073 --> 00:17:54,324 Wait, I know all those guys. 386 00:17:54,408 --> 00:17:58,495 Dr. King, peace. Malcolm X, violence if necessary. Muhammad Ali, boxing guy. 387 00:17:58,579 --> 00:18:00,080 Not a test, but good job. 388 00:18:00,163 --> 00:18:02,833 And then along comes the Rodney King video, 389 00:18:02,916 --> 00:18:04,334 which made it impossible to pretend 390 00:18:04,418 --> 00:18:06,837 that this was something the Black community was making up. 391 00:18:06,920 --> 00:18:07,921 Rodney King. 392 00:18:08,005 --> 00:18:11,175 I know that I'm supposed to know who he is, but I don't know who he is. 393 00:18:11,258 --> 00:18:13,802 It's okay. I'm giving you a lot all at once. 394 00:18:13,886 --> 00:18:18,265 And despite all that, sometimes they still see us as threats. 395 00:18:18,348 --> 00:18:19,349 Even you? 396 00:18:19,433 --> 00:18:21,727 Oh, Cole, I've been the scary Black man lots of times. 397 00:18:21,810 --> 00:18:23,770 I had to stop buying garden shears in person. 398 00:18:23,854 --> 00:18:26,064 And actually, the first time I met your mom's family… 399 00:18:26,148 --> 00:18:27,566 What? Grandma said that? 400 00:18:28,233 --> 00:18:30,819 Yeah. It was just a harmless slip of the tongue, 401 00:18:30,903 --> 00:18:31,945 and she was so embarrassed 402 00:18:32,029 --> 00:18:34,656 she spent the next two years apologizing for it every time she saw me. 403 00:18:34,740 --> 00:18:36,575 Don't tell your mom I told you that story, okay? 404 00:18:36,658 --> 00:18:39,578 So, yeah, that's it. 405 00:18:39,661 --> 00:18:42,706 I mean, that's not it. That only gets us up to the '90s. 406 00:18:42,789 --> 00:18:44,875 But I'll fill in the rest next time. 407 00:18:44,958 --> 00:18:47,002 Wow. I knew there were racist people, Dad, 408 00:18:47,085 --> 00:18:50,047 I just never thought about somebody being racist to me. 409 00:18:50,130 --> 00:18:51,882 I'm so sorry, Cole. 410 00:18:51,965 --> 00:18:55,594 So, are you telling me all of this 'cause it's gonna happen again? 411 00:18:55,677 --> 00:18:56,970 Hopefully not. 412 00:18:57,054 --> 00:19:00,682 But if-- I mean, probably there will be another circumstance or two-- 413 00:19:00,766 --> 00:19:02,726 Okay, yes, this will definitely happen again. 414 00:19:02,809 --> 00:19:05,187 I just wanna make sure you're prepared. 415 00:19:06,271 --> 00:19:07,439 I probably shouldn't be running around 416 00:19:07,523 --> 00:19:08,899 with two scary swords at night. 417 00:19:08,982 --> 00:19:10,484 Yes! There you go! 418 00:19:10,567 --> 00:19:13,529 This is why you have the talk. But also, it's terrible. 419 00:19:13,612 --> 00:19:15,781 Well, I don't wanna be scaring anyone. That's no fun. 420 00:19:15,864 --> 00:19:18,575 And I don't wanna be endangering myself. Also not fun. 421 00:19:18,659 --> 00:19:20,786 And there are a lot of white people in the park. 422 00:19:20,869 --> 00:19:23,413 Son, there are a lot of white people in life. 423 00:19:23,497 --> 00:19:26,124 Dad, I don't think I wanna go to the Lunar Palaver. 424 00:19:26,208 --> 00:19:28,919 Maybe I'll just stay in and listen to some Rodney King albums. 425 00:19:29,002 --> 00:19:31,839 -James Brown. -James Brown. Right. Sorry, lot of names. 426 00:19:31,922 --> 00:19:34,925 I know, it's okay. Listen, Cole, I really don't want you to miss this. 427 00:19:35,008 --> 00:19:36,468 You've been so excited about it. 428 00:19:36,552 --> 00:19:39,179 What if we could find a costume that isn't scary 429 00:19:39,263 --> 00:19:41,807 but still lives up to your high bar? Stylewise. 430 00:19:41,890 --> 00:19:43,767 -It is high, isn't it? -Very. 431 00:19:43,851 --> 00:19:46,353 Okay. But not camp. I'm not doing camp. 432 00:19:46,436 --> 00:19:48,856 I know. You explained all of this very thoroughly. 433 00:19:48,939 --> 00:19:51,275 But what if I told you I have something else in mind? 434 00:19:51,900 --> 00:19:54,862 A garment this awe-inspiring would be an honor to possess. 435 00:19:54,945 --> 00:19:57,990 But surely for this amount of gold, you would face severe repercussions. 436 00:19:58,073 --> 00:20:00,409 Sir, in a sea of layabouts and ne'er-do-wells, 437 00:20:00,492 --> 00:20:01,869 it would be an honor to help one 438 00:20:01,952 --> 00:20:04,121 with a true adventurer's soul on his quest. 439 00:20:04,204 --> 00:20:06,456 -Cost be damned. -Then the game is afoot. 440 00:20:08,625 --> 00:20:11,170 -I still suck at that snap part. -You'll get it, Son. 441 00:20:15,716 --> 00:20:16,717 Lover boy. 442 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:19,553 Hey, hey there. What you doing with that cantaloupe? 443 00:20:19,636 --> 00:20:21,805 I'm being inconspicuous. What does it look like? 444 00:20:21,889 --> 00:20:23,390 -And you are? -Not important. 445 00:20:23,473 --> 00:20:26,226 I mean, I'm very important, but that's not important right now. 446 00:20:26,310 --> 00:20:29,271 You must be Bitsy. Helen told me a lot about you. 447 00:20:29,354 --> 00:20:31,899 Then you know I have Helen's best interest in mind. 448 00:20:31,982 --> 00:20:34,484 -Well… -And it would be in Helen's best interest, 449 00:20:34,568 --> 00:20:36,862 and mine, if you stay out of her life for good. 450 00:20:36,945 --> 00:20:39,198 I don't think that's really something you need to be worried about. 451 00:20:39,281 --> 00:20:40,699 Here's how this is gonna work. 452 00:20:40,782 --> 00:20:42,492 I give you money, you do not stop, 453 00:20:42,576 --> 00:20:44,703 you do not pass go, and you do not collect Helen. 454 00:20:44,786 --> 00:20:45,913 And then, you go bye-bye. 455 00:20:45,996 --> 00:20:47,998 You gonna pay me to never see Helen again? 456 00:20:48,081 --> 00:20:51,210 That's right, Valentino. Au revoir. Ciao. Peace out, ding-dong. 457 00:20:51,293 --> 00:20:53,295 -But Helen and I-- -This is a one-time offer, 458 00:20:53,378 --> 00:20:55,047 -and it expires in three-- -Wait! 459 00:20:55,130 --> 00:20:56,131 -Two-- -Well, hang on now! 460 00:20:56,215 --> 00:20:57,466 -One. -I'll take that money! 461 00:20:57,549 --> 00:20:59,801 Correct. Was that so hard? Now bend over. 462 00:20:59,885 --> 00:21:01,386 -What? -I'm writing a check on your back! 463 00:21:01,470 --> 00:21:02,471 Be still. 464 00:21:02,554 --> 00:21:07,100 Ladies! Introducing Mosias the Ghost Badger. 465 00:21:07,684 --> 00:21:09,770 Oh, my goodness. I love it! 466 00:21:09,853 --> 00:21:12,064 Are those gems braided into your hair? 467 00:21:12,147 --> 00:21:14,024 -They're just bobby pins. -Still, that's amazing. 468 00:21:14,107 --> 00:21:16,985 Kind of gives it a reflective quality. Great for visibility. 469 00:21:17,069 --> 00:21:18,737 Yep. That's my favorite part. 470 00:21:18,820 --> 00:21:20,864 And don't worry, that's synthetic badger hair. 471 00:21:20,948 --> 00:21:22,950 So, no sword? 472 00:21:23,033 --> 00:21:26,370 Mother, Mosias no longer resorts to crude weapons to resolve conflicts. 473 00:21:26,453 --> 00:21:27,788 He's mastered the luminary arts. 474 00:21:27,871 --> 00:21:29,248 Owen, could you translate? 475 00:21:29,331 --> 00:21:31,333 His guy does magic now. No weapons. See the pouch? 476 00:21:31,416 --> 00:21:33,585 There's, like, crystals or pebbles in there or something. 477 00:21:33,669 --> 00:21:36,171 Got it. Cole, have fun tonight. 478 00:21:38,507 --> 00:21:40,300 Hello, how was your day? 479 00:21:40,384 --> 00:21:42,261 You've never once asked me that question. 480 00:21:42,344 --> 00:21:43,345 And yet, here we are. 481 00:21:44,304 --> 00:21:46,849 If you have to know, I had lunch with a friend. 482 00:21:46,932 --> 00:21:48,767 -A gal pal? -No, a man. 483 00:21:48,851 --> 00:21:50,352 Well, is romance afoot? 484 00:21:50,435 --> 00:21:52,604 Oh, no, he's just an old friend. 485 00:21:52,688 --> 00:21:54,481 He's always wanted it to be more than that, though. 486 00:21:54,565 --> 00:21:56,108 He's nice. Maybe too nice. 487 00:21:56,191 --> 00:21:58,569 I like the attention. Why am I telling you all this? 488 00:21:58,652 --> 00:21:59,862 Anyway, it all ended today. 489 00:21:59,945 --> 00:22:02,322 Oh, no, that's too bad. So sad. 490 00:22:02,406 --> 00:22:04,449 Yeah, he was pretty upset when I called things off. 491 00:22:05,617 --> 00:22:07,160 Is that so hard to believe? 492 00:22:07,244 --> 00:22:09,746 I'm just confused about some of the specifics. 493 00:22:09,830 --> 00:22:12,249 -Like, exactly who broke up with whom? -Does it matter? 494 00:22:12,332 --> 00:22:13,667 I just really need to know. 495 00:22:14,251 --> 00:22:17,254 I broke up with him after we had dessert. 496 00:22:17,337 --> 00:22:20,841 Anyway, I'm gonna leave this conversation now, and go do job. 497 00:22:20,924 --> 00:22:22,426 Do you happen to have this fella's address? 498 00:22:22,509 --> 00:22:25,470 -In case I need him for any reason. -Walking away! 499 00:22:26,889 --> 00:22:28,682 We're out of crème de menthe! Helen! 500 00:22:28,765 --> 00:22:30,267 Yep, coming. 501 00:22:30,350 --> 00:22:31,643 I really chose her. 502 00:22:33,187 --> 00:22:35,063 I'm sorry the world is such a messed-up place 503 00:22:35,147 --> 00:22:36,815 that a little Black boy can't pretend to be 504 00:22:36,899 --> 00:22:38,942 an imaginary squirrel thief with huge swords. 505 00:22:39,026 --> 00:22:43,405 Badger. It's okay, Dad. I like my costume. This fur is very cozy. 506 00:22:43,488 --> 00:22:45,824 Well, that's good, Son. Okay, here we go. 507 00:22:45,908 --> 00:22:49,203 Watch out, people! Stand back, Black role-player coming through. 508 00:22:49,286 --> 00:22:50,621 Do not be alarmed. 509 00:22:50,704 --> 00:22:52,956 Dad, stop. There's Enrique. 510 00:22:53,040 --> 00:22:55,125 -Cole. Have fun. -I will. 511 00:22:55,209 --> 00:22:57,211 -I love you, Son. -I love you too. 512 00:22:58,879 --> 00:23:00,255 Enrique, wait up! 513 00:23:01,423 --> 00:23:03,967 For the love of-- You scared the snot out of me, kid! 514 00:23:04,051 --> 00:23:07,429 -Sorry, mister! -It's okay. Have a good time.