Escape 2120 (2020) Movie Script
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David?
David, come see me at once!
David, have you found a job?
No, ma'am.
We've talked about this.
You're an adult now.
I know.
Do you?
This is not an orphanage.
I shouldn't have said that.
I only meant we are a
private institution.
We simply don't have the funds
to support you in
a room of your own.
Yes, ma'am, I know.
I didn't call you in
here to be scolding.
I've spoken with my brother,
and he has agreed to work
in a position for you.
Doing what?
Whatever he asks.
I may have something lined up.
I'm on my way there now.
Another hair-brained
scheme for pocket change?
No, this is legit.
I really need to go.
I don't wanna be late.
Monday morning, David!
Dave, good to see you again.
Come in, come in, come in.
Come in, come in, have a seat.
Good
morning, Mrs. Rupert.
Please, call me Sally.
Thank you.
So, I bet you're eager to hear
what this is all about.
Sure, but I gotta
say, Dr. Rupert,
if you're doing some
sort of clinical trial,
I'm perfectly healthy and count
me out of any drug testing.
Call me Doc,
and I'm not that kind of doctor.
I'm a theoretical physicist,
and Sally here is a
behavioral psychologist.
We were very impressed
with your answers.
That's not exactly
a market survey.
Sally, created the
brilliant piece of work
to help us screen candidates
for a project of ours.
Fortunately, for us a few
candidates rose to the top,
and you, Dave, you were at
the very top of the list.
Thanks.
So, let's get right to it,
and I'll show you what
this is all about.
All right.
Take a close look
at that banana.
See if you notice anything
out of the ordinary.
I give, looks like
plain old banana.
Old indeed.
Now what if I told you I put
that banana in the
box a year ago?
It's perfectly fine
go ahead, taste it.
What the heck?
Fresh.
So this is a food
preservation contraption?
Oh, it's much more than that.
Here.
What's wrong with this watch?
The date's off
it's a year behind.
As it should be,
since that watch
has been in that box
for exactly one year.
You expect me to believe that?
I certainly do,
and I expect before
long, you will.
- Okay.
- Have a seat.
Undoubtedly you've heard the
phrase suspended animation.
Well forget everything
you knew about that.
That's not what happens here,
but it's close enough.
All right then,
pick a time as long as you want.
We'll give it a go.
Three minutes?
Perfect.
All right, check the
time and drop it inside.
And the pocket watch.
All right, now when you
press that little red button,
you'll have 10 seconds
to put the lid back on.
And what if I don't get
it on before 10 seconds?
Nothing, absolutely nothing.
The foil lining is the
perimeter of the induced field.
Without a complete enclosure,
the field can't be generate.
It'll cause a spark
and nothing more.
Jarvis, you shouldn't
tease the poor boy.
Is it working?
Absolutely.
Okay, times up.
Awesome, it's off
by three minutes!
That's awesome!
So what do you need me for?
Sally and I are going away,
and we'd like you to
take care of our things.
Oh, I see like a house sitter?
Except, we're not coming back.
Where the heck are you going?
It's not so much
where, but when.
So when?
The year 2120.
That's like a hundred years?
And not a day older.
There are details to
work out, but all of this,
everything, will be yours.
We've inventoried everything.
The way we see it, we
can't take it with us.
You're serious?
Absolutely.
What's the catch?
There's no catch.
Your discretion, of course.
We'll disappear quietly,
and you'll be in charge
of clearing our estate.
You don't have to make
a decision this instant.
Think it over.
Come back tomorrow if your in.
You don't fool around.
We've been planning
this for a very long time.
Can't be too careful,
even for a test run.
I believe we've
thought of everything.
Disaster plan?
It's an unpleasant thought,
but we've gotta be
ready for the worst.
There's no need to go over it.
We're quite confident.
But it's all in here.
It's just a precaution.
What is it?
Well, if you're
gonna be in these boxes
for a hundred years,
where you gonna keep them?
Brilliant observation.
You do catch on quickly.
You can bet in a hundred years
this old place
will be dozed over,
but Sally and I
we've got another
little piece of real estate.
Oh, really?
At the cemetery.
Seriously?
Think about it,
undisturbed for centuries.
Yeah, but you'd be buried alive?
You gonna claw yourselves out?
Don't worry about that.
We've got an
above-ground mausoleum.
Try not to think of it that way.
It really isn't morbid.
Hey, if anything goes wrong,
we'll be in a fitting
final resting place.
You're not helping.
All right, let's
see how this works.
You're kidding
me, space blankets?
Twenty bucks at the
sporting goods store.
All right, they're
set for 60 minutes.
Here.
And if we're not
out in two hours.
Gee, thanks for the reminder.
So, who's ready to take
these babies for a test drive?
Anymore questions?
Nope.
Still me.
Was there ever a doubt?
Sixty minutes exactly.
Hey, quick as a wink.
I wouldn't have
known it worked at all
if not for the watches.
Hey, thanks for your help.
I really didn't do anything.
Well, thank goodness
you didn't have to.
Okay, who's hungry?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Baby.
Open them!
Tada!
Oh, my god, that's so great!
That is so sweet.
- The best cake ever.
- That is so awesome.
It's official.
You're sole executor
of our estate.
You can drive it if you want.
Technically, it's yours now.
I'm good.
Thanks.
She's been good to me.
Serviced regularly.
All the records are
in the glove box.
I'll keep that in mind.
You wouldn't consider selling
this chick magnet now would you?
It'd be a shame, but I
don't have a boat permit.
Oh, you do have your license?
Yeah, but I haven't
driven since...
Since I moved to the city.
It's like riding a bike.
You never forget.
Even if you wanna forget?
Sorry, about your folks.
Were you driving?
Nah, I was in the back seat.
Hey, can we talk
about something else?
You can't run from it forever.
So what are you running from?
Not me.
I'm looking ahead.
I've got ideas this
world isn't ready for.
Yeah, I bet you do.
Is this a pet cemetery?
Yeah, didn't I tell you that?
No, I'm pretty sure you didn't.
Is that a problem?
No, I guess not.
You see, Dave, there's
a lot of red tape
involved in putting
someone to rest,
especially if you
don't even have a body,
But if you've got a family
pet and money to spend,
they don't ask a
lot of questions.
I guess.
Maybe you're still
hung up on us dying?
But remember we're
just disappearing,
going off the grid, so to speak.
No funeral service.
This is just a place to hang out
and wait for the 22nd century.
Oh, okay, when
you say it that way,
it's not weird at all.
Doc and Miss Sally.
Have you even owned a horse?
No, but they sure are
beautiful animals, aren't they?
Yeah.
See the key is
disguising the opening
to give the impression
that it's sealed.
Yeah.
Now it's pretty simple.
You just put it in like that.
It settles in.
And then you just
go counterclockwise.
You thought of everything.
Well, let's certainly hope so.
Come on, Doc.
You don't really
need me, do you?
Well, sure we do.
Hey, you've already helped us
more than you'll ever know.
I haven't done a
thing, but listen.
Exactly.
I'll pencil in
another clock sync.
I've had calibration
problems with the prototype.
This 24-hour test needs
to rule out any drift.
You never had children?
It wasn't on our check sheet.
Medical science can
perform miracles,
but sometimes you have to
accept your limitations.
So, Jarvis and I fill
those gaps with adventure.
- That works?
- It doesn't hurt.
I've been thinking.
Maybe there's a way I could.
- - minus five minutes.
Could what, dear?
Nevermind, it was silly.
See you in 24 hours.
See you a lot sooner.
Good night, Dave.
Night, Sally.
Night, Doc.
Maybe I could go with you?
No, I don't wanna be cremated.
I just want an
above-ground mausoleum.
Six months, I could
be dead by then!
Yeah, that's what
I'm looking for.
How high are they off the floor?
And do they lock from the
inside or the outside?
Hello?
Hello?
Bullseye!
You changed, you had on a red...
Oh, of course you did
that was yesterday.
It feels cold.
Was it cold today?
Oh, man freezing.
I'm tired.
How about you, Hon?
Oh yes, definitely.
Good, good.
It's nice to know we
didn't take a 24-hour nap.
That'd change everything.
I feel like I just ate.
Completely stuffed.
That makes two of you.
Oh, you haven't eaten?
There are leftovers.
They might even still be...
No, they wouldn't be warm.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Every test has
gone like clockwork.
We are all set to go.
Sally and I need a few
days to finalize things
with friends, of course.
Finalize things?
Yeah, it's a little touchy.
You know, hinting that there's
a chance we won't be back,
even though we know
we won't be back.
But don't concern
yourself with that.
The real question is
whether you're available
Saturday to see us off.
Yeah, it shouldn't be a problem.
All right, then why don't
you come over for dinner
Friday night, and we'll
go over last minute plans.
Swell.
That's my boy!
All this is yours, Dave.
Keep any of it you'd like.
But I really hope
you'll keep this.
I doubt it has any
monetary value.
I got it for 20
bucks back in '83
when I was getting ready
to teach my first class.
I thought it would make me
look distinguished.
I didn't even take
it out of my pocket.
It wasn't until years
later that I started
carrying it after
my wristwatch died.
Then I got used to it, and I've
been carrying it ever since.
Well, you should
take it with you.
We're taking anything
except our memories.
And our clothes, obviously,
Do you know how hard
it is trying to guess
what people will be
wearing in a hundred years?
Denim jeans never
go out of style.
Thanks, Doc.
I'll keep it forever.
Sally?
I guess that's it then.
The meal was wonderful.
Can I give you a ride home?
Nah, it's nice out.
Thanks though.
Bright and early then?
Bright and early.
Good morning!
If you say so.
He, would you mind driving?
I'd like a good final
look along the way.
You asked.
Riding a bike.
52,594,560 seconds.
Check.
What's next?
That's it.
We really do appreciate
everything you're doing for us.
We'll miss you.
Yeah, I'll miss you, too.
Thanks, Dave.
My pleasure.
Let's do this.
Thanks.
Hello?
Anyone there?
Hello?
Anyone here?
I'm sorry to intrude.
What is that?
Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.
Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.
You win.
You win.
What can I get you?
I'm good.
No money.
You mean credits?
You won't find me
serving anything
potent enough to need credits.
Oh.
So what'll it be?
Surprise me?
It's good, thank you.
So where you from?
North.
Ah, I should've guessed
by at there accent.
Did you just come out
of the caves, did you?
Lucy's Lair, the caverns.
No, I haven't been there.
Well, uh,
not in a while anyway.
Come on, this is
the 22nd century.
I have to whizz in the dark?
Lights on.
Come on, come on, come on.
Guys, this guy
came to our house,
and wrinkled up all
my clothes, and then.
I just wanted to apologize
for that in person.
No need to bother.
I appreciate the gesture though.
I know how that place can be.
Is this your first
visit to the caverns?
Nah, I was here
when I was little.
I don't remember much though.
Well, it hasn't
changed that's for sure.
It takes a stalactite 200
years to grow an inch.
You a tour guide or something?
No, not anymore.
But don't worry, they
have other guides.
I'm Dave by the way.
Hi, Dave By The Way.
- No, I meant.
- No, no, I know.
I'm Nalia.
Oh, no, I'm good.
Thanks.
I guess I better go
look for my friends.
I kind of got turned around.
Can you point me
towards Everlawn?
Dead animals and such?
Look I'll just go then.
Who are you?
I told you, I'm Dave.
What are you doing here?
Looking for my friends,
but they're gone.
What happened to your clothes?
It's raining.
No, the ones you pilfered.
They're borrowed.
I didn't wanna get them wet.
They're waterproof
you should know that.
I'm not from around here.
I mean, I am, but
it's hard to explain.
Don't bother, I
know who you are.
You shouldn't have come here.
It's the first
place they looked.
I'm not sure who you think I am.
Put the dry stuff
on we're going.
Right here?
Yeah, I've seen it all.
You're hungry, aren't you?
Yeah, it's been
like a hundred years.
What would you like?
A juicy steak would be nice.
There's more if you want it.
You can have the whole
crate if you like.
You got anything with protein?
What is this?
Calumunday.
It's pure awesome!
Do you ever eat any cooked food?
What do you mean?
You know, hot food.
Oh, I tried it once.
They went through a lot of
effort for something so bland.
So you're a vegetarian?
You eat only fruit,
vegetables, nuts.
Yeah, what else would I eat?
Meat, chicken, fish.
Do you eat animals?
Well, yeah, but
they've gotta be cooked.
I'm good with this whatchamacally.
I thought that they
were wrong about you.
Who that couple in the woods?
Who do you think I am?
You're the devil's child.
Wait, what?
What are talking about?
I'm not.
Yeah, I'd like to believe that.
No, trust me, I'm not.
I can explain.
You won't believe it either.
Look, I'm from another time,
before you were even born.
Before your parents were born.
I've been hibernating in
a cave for a long time.
I know.
Well, how could you know?
The legend.
The legend of Lucy's Lair.
So what's with this legend?
Come on, I think I have a
right to know if I'm legendary.
No, it's silly.
Nobody believes it anyway.
Obviously, you do.
It was a long time ago
before any of us were born.
The Winter Woman came
here looking for.
The devil's child?
She showed up every spring.
They said that she would
tell anyone that would listen
about the child
from Lucifer's Lair.
A child doesn't sound so bad.
His father destroyed
the kingdom of Everlawn.
Devoured the animals
and scattered their bones at the gates.
That's what we
tell the tourists.
Anyways, but people
have spoken to her.
I've spoken to her.
I was only a little girl.
Everyone went on about
the comet, Haley's Comet.
I thought if I could
get high enough,
then I could reach it.
But no matter how high I went,
I still couldn't reach it.
When it was time to go home,
every direction looked the same.
Oh my.
It's a child.
Don't worry little
one I won't hurt you.
Oh, god, I must seem hideous.
I'll just be right over
here when you warm up to me.
Well, look at you.
I am so blessed to have
such a pretty little
girl come visit me.
Do you live here?
I guess, I do.
I suppose you live
somewhere close by, too.
Oh, don't you worry.
It's okay I have a pretty good
idea of where you're from.
What's a little girl
doing out here all alone?
I came to see the comet.
No, silly last night.
All by yourself?
- Uh
- huh.
And you lost your way?
What's your name, child?
Nalia.
Oh, what a beautiful name.
I suppose you've heard the
stories of the devil's child?
Well, that's okay because
they're a bunch of hogwash.
Hogwash?
Yeah, they're a
bunch of nonsense.
Nalia, I want you to
remember something.
When you hear the
stories of the legend,
and I'm sure you will,
I want you to know
they have it all wrong.
He's not the devil's child.
He's just lost just like you.
My parents didn't even
know I had been gone.
And when I told
them what happened,
they told me it
was just a dream.
So I ran out to find her,
and she was already gone.
They didn't believe me.
Nobody ever believes me.
I believe you.
I'm not a monster.
I'll tell you everything.
You don't believe me.
Yeah.
I do.
Is it like this everywhere?
More or less.
No, I mean, all over the world?
Everywhere I've been.
But you haven't
been many places.
I've been all over.
You walked?
Do you really not
know what that is?
Sure, it's a privy.
But don't ask me how to use it.
Come here.
It didn't move, we did.
That gizmo in your bag,
these portal use
the same principle.
We can go anywhere
in this thing?
Not just anywhere
that could get ugly.
There has to be an
empty port open.
Come here.
We could hop from here to there.
So they're like
Doc's shoe boxes.
I'll race you down?
Come on, where's your
sense of adventure?
I left it in the 21st century.
Come on.
Wait 21st century?
Yeah, 2020.
We have to go to the library.
Big place with books?
I know you had books
back in your day.
Yeah, it's just I thought
by the time we got here
everything would be electronic.
What a waste of electricity.
So you do have electricity?
Yeah, this isn't the dark ages.
But we use it wisely not
like in the material days.
Sorry, no offense.
Could we go to the
moon in this thing?
No, not from here.
We'd have to go to a port
equipped with an airlock
and all that space business.
But we could go to the moon?
It's really not that exciting.
- What about Mars?
- What about the library?
There's not many books
for a world library.
These are just what's trending.
The others are...
You'll see.
The internet.
Oh, it's worse than I thought.
This is a computer.
Yeah, we had one in every room.
Oh, I'm sorry.
It must have been a
terribly boring time.
What's your last name?
You're gonna Google me?
I'm gonna what?
I don't wanna know
about me anyway.
Look up Dr. Jarvis Rupert.
Oh, I've heard about this guy,
"free-spirited scientist,
"reflective isolation theory."
He has a biography.
Wait back up there's Sally!
That's her.
That's.
The Winter Woman.
Yeah.
Let me guess the
book was zapped here
from another library?
Close, but no.
It was here the whole time.
I just woke it up, so to speak.
How many are in there?
Thousands.
Wait, don't we have
to check them out?
We'll check them out at home.
No, I mean, don't we have
to tell someone we have them?
Why?
Well, so they know who has them.
Why would they care?
What if we don't
bring them back?
Why wouldn't we bring them back?
Oh, my.
What?
Come on what is it?
You're not gonna find
your friends, Dave.
According to this, Dr.
Rupert died at the age of 72.
That's impossible.
He was in his 60s.
That means I missed
the date by 20 years.
I'm so sorry, Dave,
longer than that.
This says he died
on August 1, 2149.
Yesterday when you arrived,
it was the year 2874.
That's over 700 years.
That's what I'm saying.
But Sally, the Winter Woman,
she's still looking for me.
I don't think so, Dave.
She didn't look like
this when I met her.
She well into her winter times.
Winter times?
You're pretty spry
for 700-year-old man.
Don't you think?
Well, yeah, I skipped
a few centuries.
Exactly, when we
travel, we don't age.
And if we go far enough,
we can lose hours, days even.
That's gotta be confusing?
Exactly, that's why
we don't measure time
in the way you did.
I'd probably be like 20.
Beats 700.
Now we measure
our age in seasons.
When we're born,
we're new like spring,
and then we end our
lives in the winter,
when our hair turns
white like the snow.
But what if you go bald?
It's not just about appearances.
Our winter times are
a chance to relax
and reflect on seasons past,
and look forward
to a new spring.
Pushing up daisies.
Where's that put you?
I've entered summer.
Time to bear fruit.
Not just children, Dave.
The fruits of knowledge
and experience.
Yeah, what I was thinking.
Sally was very wintery.
Well, like you said.
She wouldn't age
inside the tomb.
No, but she hasn't been back.
I mean, nobody's seen her.
Maybe she got better at hiding.
I've looked
for her myself, Dave,
since I was in my springtime,
since I was a little girl.
At the caverns?
There and everywhere else.
She hasn't been back.
If she's out
there, I'll find her.
You live alone?
Practically.
My little sister lives here
when she's not off
on her studies.
Oh.
Jaila's actually the
firstborn of the family,
but with all her planet hopping,
I kind of passed her up.
That's gotta be weird.
Yeah, totally.
She still thinks she
can boss me around.
She's so immature.
Where's she now?
Heaven knows.
Off studying planetary
gas storms I think.
Neptune probably.
That's so cool.
Freezing actually.
Are there any cities left?
Like New York?
You've heard of it?
In history lessons.
History.
Well, it just didn't make
sense anymore, you know,
cramming all those people
together in one place.
So the dozed them over?
I'm sorry about
your city, Everlawn?
Nah, that was a cemetery.
I lived in Rayport.
Well, for a while anyway
until my folks, you know.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I don't know what I would do.
Yeah, I didn't know
what to do either.
So did your friends
take you in then?
Uh, Doc and Sally?
Nah, that wasn't till later.
I bunked at the Boy's
Club till I was 18.
Then I took a job working
for Mrs. Winthrop's brother.
City life must
have been ghastly.
It wasn't too bad, but
I could get used to this.
Ah, Sleeping
Beauty has awakened.
We've been waiting for
you for a very long time.
Do you know this guy?
Who is he?
No, I don't know him.
I had nothing to do with this.
Nothing to do with what?
Nothing you need to worry about.
We're just here
for a little chat.
In the middle of the night?
Oh, that wasn't our intention,
but since you're awake,
forgive my manners.
My name is Samuel,
and what is your name, sir?
Dave.
This is my friend Jax.
So, Dave, is that
short for David?
It's what my mom called me.
So, David, we'd still like
to know why you're here.
Well, Sammy, I haven't
been to these caverns
since I was a kid,
So I thought I'd check them out.
So, David, you
figured you'd tromp
through the muddy
forest to get here.
Yeah, Sammy, it
was a beautiful walk.
You should hike it sometime.
Perhaps I shall,
but we should let Nalia
here get some rest
and take this
conversation elsewhere.
Yeah, let's go outside.
Hmm, I was thinking somewhere
a little more private.
To my office, shall we?
Let me get my stuff.
See you tomorrow then?
Hey, how can you
listen to this guy?
I could ask you the same thing.
Dave's not a monster!
Maybe.
Well, not like
your legend anyway.
It's not my legend.
Whatever.
Look you don't
even know this kid.
You can't trust him.
Seems like I can't
trust anyone, can I?
I gotta go.
Hey, if you hurt
him, so help me...
What, you'll never
talk to me again?
Can I get you anything, David?
No, I just got out of bed.
Jax?
I'm not the devil's child!
I know, I know relax.
Shocking image though, isn't it?
I was a boy when
the image grabbed me,
and it wouldn't let go.
It wasn't till my studies
that I truly understood
the source of my
fixation was fear.
You see, David, we all share
certain natural instincts,
and it wasn't till that time
that I had truly known fear.
And to be honest,
I haven't felt it since.
That's not me.
I know it isn't you,
but it does represent you.
The whole legend is just
an old story stretched
and distorted over time,
but if you consider
all the encounters
with the Winter Woman,
one comes up with an
equally fascinating tale.
How does it end?
Well, the sad
part of the story is
the Winter Woman dies before
ever finding her friend,
and the boy eventually awakens
and starts stirring up trouble.
I'm sure the boy wasn't
intentionally causing trouble.
They never do, David.
They never do.
Our world is different
than the one you left.
Our society is based on trust.
We trust that when we're hungry,
there'll be food for us to eat.
We trust that when we
put our clothes away,
they'll be there
when we need them.
We trust that no one would harm
a poor defenseless animal.
Give me a break,
I don't have fangs.
You went through my bag.
What are you doing
with my stuff?
Do you mind telling Jax
what you intended
to do with these?
I don't know they
came with the kit.
They're used for gutting
and for hooking fish.
You know what
just keep the stuff.
I don't need it I have
no use for it anyway.
It's not that simple, David.
Relax, relax.
Calm down.
I have something I think
you'll find very interesting.
I didn't expect
you back so soon.
This is David.
I'd like you to meet Samantha.
She can explain all of this
much better than I can.
It's Dave.
A planetarium?
Not exactly.
Let's let Samantha
do all the talking.
I'm captain of Team Gamma.
Within two hours,
the rest of my team
will have returned from a
voyage launched 46 years ago,
by Earth standards.
You see, we don't age
during our travels.
Yeah, I'm familiar
with the concept.
That's the rest of
my team returning now.
Hey, Sam.
Who are the PJs?
Cody, this is Dave.
I'd like for you to give him
a quick demonstration
on the pod.
Follow me kid.
Don't touch anything.
Roger.
It's Cody.
Where are we?
See that bright star?
Port side.
Oh, yeah, I see it.
That's our sun.
Awesome.
What the?
Creep.
I'm sorry isn't this Jax's home?
I do hope so.
Although, he hasn't
lived here for seasons.
Please come in.
Do you know where
I can find him?
How exactly do you know him?
We studied together briefly.
Ah, cave girl.
Do you know anything
about his mentor?
Actually, I don't.
I do know that he told him
he was too intelligent for
a life playing tough ball.
You really don't know
where I could find him.
Thanks, Cody, we'll debrief
as soon as I'm finished here.
Thanks for the ride.
It was out of this world.
If you don't mind,
we'd like a moment.
Sure thing, my team
is waiting on me.
What's this all about?
I'll explain in my office.
How long was I gone?
Long enough.
Gentlemen, I'd like
to introduce to you
the newest member of Space
Exploration Team Gamma.
Wait a second, what
are you talking about?
Oh, this is your specialty.
I thought you'd be
eager to volunteer.
Thanks for the offer, but
I'll respectfully decline.
I can't allow.
We can't allow fear into
this peaceful world.
I've come up with a solution
that will give you a great life.
There are no losers here.
What if I refuse?
I'm afraid that
just isn't an option.
You're enjoying
this, aren't you?
All this over some missing
clothes and some fish hooks?
Is your world really
that delicate?
Oh, look at the devil's child
try to slither his
way out of his skin.
Excuse me.
He makes a point.
Might we be overreacting?
Oh, Jax, have you learned
nothing from my lectures?
I expected so much more
from my star apprentice.
Do you not recall the
failed colony on Mars?
Yes, sir, I just thought...
The weapons?
Oh, we're not going to harm him.
Not if he cooperates anyhow.
And if I don't?
What, are you gonna handcuff me?
What do you mean handcuff?
You know bind me
so I can't resist,
or maybe you're really afraid
and want them behind my back?
I don't think
that'll be necessary.
Brothers, I believe it's time!
We'll talk about this!
I have to hide
they're right behind me.
It's occupied follow the
boy if he goes anywhere.
The rest of you come with me.
Look they wanna
shot me into space.
That doesn't make any sense.
David.
You can't run forever.
There's no place to hide.
Mm, I thought
I'd never see you again.
You don't know how close I was.
We can't let the door close.
What?
When the port is open,
no one else can enter.
Do you still have airplanes?
I'll just hold the door all day.
Sorry.
He's right, you know.
We can't keep running forever.
Don't I know it.
Hey.
We'll think of something.
Marlo is analyzing the data.
It's only a matter of time,
but we will find them.
Send Jenkins to the girl's home.
They'll circle back.
And the caverns?
No, let them get inside!
Jax, I'd like to talk to you
about your lapse of judgment.
I was ready to offer you
a seat in the Brotherhood.
I appreciate that, sir.
Do you question my authority?
No, you are the supreme brother.
Or the authority
of the Brotherhood?
No, the governing council
has outlived its usefulness.
Nice job with the fire.
I can do it too, scouts honor.
I trust you, cave boy.
Caveman, me caveman.
You cave woman.
I'm sorry, I wasn't
implying you're primitive.
It's okay.
I spent a lot of time
in the caves as a kid.
Looking for Sally?
And a boy.
The devil's child.
The lost boy.
I guess everyone
found me, but Sally.
It's food.
It's good, it's protein.
It's not made from animals.
Ugh, that's disgusting.
Yeah, it's pretty bad.
Did it spoil?
Nah, I don't think
these will ever go bad.
It's just how they taste.
Thanks, but I think
I'll starve first.
I know what I have to do.
I'll go back to my stupid
little cave till this all
blows over if it takes a
hundred years or a thousand.
They'll forget the freaking
legend of Lucy's Lair.
You can come with me.
No.
I can't.
I feel like I've known you
my whole life, but I haven't.
And I have a family.
I have friends.
Yeah, I knew before I said it.
But I can't stay.
So you'll just hide?
It's what I do.
Dave.
- What going on?
- Dave, you have to get up.
- Get up.
- Why what?
We have to go
Samuel's men are coming.
- Dave, we have to go.
- Where?
- Are you sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.
That's too obvious.
Well, how about Yellowstone?
We've been there remember?
Yeah.
You know what forget it.
Bring up a map of Lucy's Lair.
That one.
They'll think I'm
going to the caverns.
- It may throw them off.
- Oh, that's a good idea.
Show me where you'll really be.
You shouldn't know,
but we need to go here first.
I need to return these clothes.
I can do that.
No, I need to do this.
You can't keep borrowing
clothes wherever you go.
That's what got
you into this mess.
Pull tight.
You're, staying here.
I wish I can leave a note.
Honey, what was that noise?
- I'm sorry.
- It's okay.
I'm afraid there
isn't a key, sir.
Oh, perfect.
He's on the move.
Are you sure you won't come?
Well, what about Samuel?
Samuel's not interested in me.
Look I'll tell him the truth.
You're gone and
you won't be back.
Goodbye, Dave.
Until spring.
Where is he?
Gone.
Find him.
No one comes in or out.
Right away, sir.
We'll find him.
No you won't.
You can't find
what doesn't exist.
Oh, he'll be back.
You can't run from it forever.
Mom.
Dad.
I'm done running.
Where is he?
I told you he's gone!
Get out all of you!
Not until you've told
me where he's gone!
And do not say Everlawn.
Sally.
You can thank David
for the handcuffs.
Brilliant idea.
Although it took some
searching for us to find them.
You've lost your mind.
Save it.
Gentlemen, shall we get started?
Sorry, I'm late, Governor.
You're just in time.
It's time for you to
join us at the table.
Thank you, Governor.
Jerk.
Gentlemen, I have
evidence that will prove
that the woman
sitting before you
is the legendary devil's child.
I'm not the devil's child!
Let it be noted that she
denies the allegations.
There'll be no
need to repeat it.
Tell us, Mr. Alexander,
has this woman told you
on more than one occasion
that she's been visited
by the Winter Woman
in Lucifer's Lair caverns?
Yes.
You're manipulating the truth!
The truth?
Would you care to enlighten
us with the truth?
Hmm?
Let's proceed.
Yes.
Come on.
Come on.
Have you seen these before?
Nothing to say.
Let it be noted that
she does not deny
having seen the clothing.
This won't take long,
and there'll be no need
to rehash everything
that you've told us.
All I need for you
to do is identify
where you've seen
these foreign garments.
She was wearing them.
She nearly scared my
wife out of her wits.
And have you seen this woman
prior to such an occasion?
Oh, yeah, in the cavern.
She practically lives there.
Thank you.
And there'll be
no need to worry.
Something like this
will never happen again.
I suggest you start talking.
You said it yourself.
No need to repeat myself.
Have it your way.
Sally, am I glad to see you.
It's been ages.
You're so young.
It couldn't have been long.
A few weeks.
I'm so sorry about Doc.
Oh?
I read about him.
They published my book!
I couldn't trust the story
to just anyone, now could I?
And I assure you Jarvis
is still very much alive.
In a moment.
There's more we need to discuss.
Gentlemen, we have no
idea what terrible event
may have triggered this
poor girl's hysteria.
From an early age
she has been fixated
on the devil's child.
But a fragile mind
can only take so much.
When faced with the reality that
her fairytale was only a myth,
this young woman fabricated
an elaborate charade
with no regard for how it would
affect the innocent
people around her.
No, you can't turn
this around on me.
He's the crazy one.
Tell them I'm not
making this up!
Calm down.
We're going to get
you the help you need.
I don't need help!
We'll be the judge of that.
Yeah, and who are
you to judge anyone?
We're, the Council of Brothers,
and we have a decision to make.
We can talk sense
to this Samuel guy.
He'll listen to you, and
Doc he can outwit anyone.
I'm not sure Nalia's gonna be
as happy to see you though.
I never dreamed you two.
You should've gone back to her.
No, it's better this way.
I don't think so.
- She was pretty upset.
- There's more.
There's more you need to know.
Where are you taking me?
You'll get the help you need.
Stop!
This isn't right.
We're only doing
what's best for you.
What the hell?
Is he there?
No, but yes.
Well, when will he wake.
As soon as I wire
up this button.
Let's bring him back.
Wait.
Well, now this is where
it gets interesting.
- Climb in, in you go.
- Wait, what?
I'm sending you back.
What do you think will happen
if you're in the box
when I wake Jarvis?
In the same place at the
same time it'd be ugly.
No, no it's magical.
The two of you can't
exist in the same place
at the same time.
So the only alternative
is to trade places.
What are you talking about?
Jarvis will be in the
box right here right now.
You'll be in the
box in the 2149.
How can that be?
How can it be any different?
How do you know?
Jarvis has proven it.
I'd have him explain it,
but that would ruin everything.
Ruin what?
Once Jarvis is here,
that doorway to the past
will be closed forever.
It's a one-time shot.
You're saying I'd be
back in the 22nd century.
That's exactly what I'm saying.
Could I change things?
I don't know, could you?
But what would
happen to you here now?
I don't know.
We don't know, it's
impossible to know.
But I do know this.
You don't have to go.
We can wake Jarvis right
now and sort this all out.
What's going on?
Back off, you big oaf!
Taser?
Where did you even get that?
Just a little something
I found in the archives.
I'm not gonna let
you volunteer her!
Oh, you can't save her
like you did her
devilish boyfriend.
I doubt that thing even works.
Oh, trust me it works.
Ask your old friend here.
Oh, Jax.
I had such high hopes for you.
You should know more than anyone
the Brotherhood will fail.
The history has proven
it more than once.
And you should know that
a keen awareness of the past
will prevent us from
repeating the same mistake.
You can't volunteer both of us.
The captain will
never fall for that.
Not this time.
You and witchy woman got
the drop on me and escaped.
I fought hard, but, obviously,
you were too strong.
It's a shame I didn't have
a way to defend myself.
They'll never believe it.
The brothers will believe
what I want them to believe!
You're taking away our lives!
What you're doing
is next to murder!
You'll be
back the legend say so.
And we'll be waiting.
The world needs someone like
me to make sure we're ready!
You're nothing but
a scared little boy.
Oh, am I.
Are you going in the easy way?
Are you sure about this?
The legend has to
end before it starts.
Ready?
Yeah.
Dave I found you!
Let me get a good look at you.
You're still a young man.
How long has it been?
A few weeks maybe.
Oh, goodness we
would've been here sooner,
but there were so
many things to finish.
It's all right, I get it.
I just knew I'd find you.
I can hardy wait
to hear your story,
but first we must
wait for Jarvis.
You found him!
Good to see you too.
I thought you were dead!
I look that old?
No, I meant...
Nevermind.
Ooh, those are
some fancy pajamas.
Yeah, I'll tell
you all about them.
I would image the 22nd
century seems rather primitive.
I seriously doubt that.
They aren't using portals.
Portals some pioneers
are pushing them,
but it's been slow getting
everybody on board.
But, I think
they'll come around.
Yeah, I imagine they will.
I'm glad you came back.
It's a remarkable time.
Yeah, I'm sure it is,
but I can't stay.
I'd like you to come with me,
and I'll need your help.
How much do you know
about astronomy?
Hey.
It's late for a little
girl to be out of bed.
I wanted to see the comet.
You could get lost
out here in the dark.
Yeah.
Well, I can walk you
home if you'd like.
Okay.
Thanks, Mister.
Run fast.
Wish me luck.
I'll be back to get you soon.
What can I get you?
Surprise me.
Apple juice, thank you.
Do you know anything about
the legend of Lucy's Lair?
Nah, never heard of it.
Must've been those other caves.
Nice day to read.
What you reading?
What's so funny?
Nothing.
I'm Dave.
I'm Nalia.
Have a seat, Dave.
Okay.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
David?
David, come see me at once!
David, have you found a job?
No, ma'am.
We've talked about this.
You're an adult now.
I know.
Do you?
This is not an orphanage.
I shouldn't have said that.
I only meant we are a
private institution.
We simply don't have the funds
to support you in
a room of your own.
Yes, ma'am, I know.
I didn't call you in
here to be scolding.
I've spoken with my brother,
and he has agreed to work
in a position for you.
Doing what?
Whatever he asks.
I may have something lined up.
I'm on my way there now.
Another hair-brained
scheme for pocket change?
No, this is legit.
I really need to go.
I don't wanna be late.
Monday morning, David!
Dave, good to see you again.
Come in, come in, come in.
Come in, come in, have a seat.
Good
morning, Mrs. Rupert.
Please, call me Sally.
Thank you.
So, I bet you're eager to hear
what this is all about.
Sure, but I gotta
say, Dr. Rupert,
if you're doing some
sort of clinical trial,
I'm perfectly healthy and count
me out of any drug testing.
Call me Doc,
and I'm not that kind of doctor.
I'm a theoretical physicist,
and Sally here is a
behavioral psychologist.
We were very impressed
with your answers.
That's not exactly
a market survey.
Sally, created the
brilliant piece of work
to help us screen candidates
for a project of ours.
Fortunately, for us a few
candidates rose to the top,
and you, Dave, you were at
the very top of the list.
Thanks.
So, let's get right to it,
and I'll show you what
this is all about.
All right.
Take a close look
at that banana.
See if you notice anything
out of the ordinary.
I give, looks like
plain old banana.
Old indeed.
Now what if I told you I put
that banana in the
box a year ago?
It's perfectly fine
go ahead, taste it.
What the heck?
Fresh.
So this is a food
preservation contraption?
Oh, it's much more than that.
Here.
What's wrong with this watch?
The date's off
it's a year behind.
As it should be,
since that watch
has been in that box
for exactly one year.
You expect me to believe that?
I certainly do,
and I expect before
long, you will.
- Okay.
- Have a seat.
Undoubtedly you've heard the
phrase suspended animation.
Well forget everything
you knew about that.
That's not what happens here,
but it's close enough.
All right then,
pick a time as long as you want.
We'll give it a go.
Three minutes?
Perfect.
All right, check the
time and drop it inside.
And the pocket watch.
All right, now when you
press that little red button,
you'll have 10 seconds
to put the lid back on.
And what if I don't get
it on before 10 seconds?
Nothing, absolutely nothing.
The foil lining is the
perimeter of the induced field.
Without a complete enclosure,
the field can't be generate.
It'll cause a spark
and nothing more.
Jarvis, you shouldn't
tease the poor boy.
Is it working?
Absolutely.
Okay, times up.
Awesome, it's off
by three minutes!
That's awesome!
So what do you need me for?
Sally and I are going away,
and we'd like you to
take care of our things.
Oh, I see like a house sitter?
Except, we're not coming back.
Where the heck are you going?
It's not so much
where, but when.
So when?
The year 2120.
That's like a hundred years?
And not a day older.
There are details to
work out, but all of this,
everything, will be yours.
We've inventoried everything.
The way we see it, we
can't take it with us.
You're serious?
Absolutely.
What's the catch?
There's no catch.
Your discretion, of course.
We'll disappear quietly,
and you'll be in charge
of clearing our estate.
You don't have to make
a decision this instant.
Think it over.
Come back tomorrow if your in.
You don't fool around.
We've been planning
this for a very long time.
Can't be too careful,
even for a test run.
I believe we've
thought of everything.
Disaster plan?
It's an unpleasant thought,
but we've gotta be
ready for the worst.
There's no need to go over it.
We're quite confident.
But it's all in here.
It's just a precaution.
What is it?
Well, if you're
gonna be in these boxes
for a hundred years,
where you gonna keep them?
Brilliant observation.
You do catch on quickly.
You can bet in a hundred years
this old place
will be dozed over,
but Sally and I
we've got another
little piece of real estate.
Oh, really?
At the cemetery.
Seriously?
Think about it,
undisturbed for centuries.
Yeah, but you'd be buried alive?
You gonna claw yourselves out?
Don't worry about that.
We've got an
above-ground mausoleum.
Try not to think of it that way.
It really isn't morbid.
Hey, if anything goes wrong,
we'll be in a fitting
final resting place.
You're not helping.
All right, let's
see how this works.
You're kidding
me, space blankets?
Twenty bucks at the
sporting goods store.
All right, they're
set for 60 minutes.
Here.
And if we're not
out in two hours.
Gee, thanks for the reminder.
So, who's ready to take
these babies for a test drive?
Anymore questions?
Nope.
Still me.
Was there ever a doubt?
Sixty minutes exactly.
Hey, quick as a wink.
I wouldn't have
known it worked at all
if not for the watches.
Hey, thanks for your help.
I really didn't do anything.
Well, thank goodness
you didn't have to.
Okay, who's hungry?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Baby.
Open them!
Tada!
Oh, my god, that's so great!
That is so sweet.
- The best cake ever.
- That is so awesome.
It's official.
You're sole executor
of our estate.
You can drive it if you want.
Technically, it's yours now.
I'm good.
Thanks.
She's been good to me.
Serviced regularly.
All the records are
in the glove box.
I'll keep that in mind.
You wouldn't consider selling
this chick magnet now would you?
It'd be a shame, but I
don't have a boat permit.
Oh, you do have your license?
Yeah, but I haven't
driven since...
Since I moved to the city.
It's like riding a bike.
You never forget.
Even if you wanna forget?
Sorry, about your folks.
Were you driving?
Nah, I was in the back seat.
Hey, can we talk
about something else?
You can't run from it forever.
So what are you running from?
Not me.
I'm looking ahead.
I've got ideas this
world isn't ready for.
Yeah, I bet you do.
Is this a pet cemetery?
Yeah, didn't I tell you that?
No, I'm pretty sure you didn't.
Is that a problem?
No, I guess not.
You see, Dave, there's
a lot of red tape
involved in putting
someone to rest,
especially if you
don't even have a body,
But if you've got a family
pet and money to spend,
they don't ask a
lot of questions.
I guess.
Maybe you're still
hung up on us dying?
But remember we're
just disappearing,
going off the grid, so to speak.
No funeral service.
This is just a place to hang out
and wait for the 22nd century.
Oh, okay, when
you say it that way,
it's not weird at all.
Doc and Miss Sally.
Have you even owned a horse?
No, but they sure are
beautiful animals, aren't they?
Yeah.
See the key is
disguising the opening
to give the impression
that it's sealed.
Yeah.
Now it's pretty simple.
You just put it in like that.
It settles in.
And then you just
go counterclockwise.
You thought of everything.
Well, let's certainly hope so.
Come on, Doc.
You don't really
need me, do you?
Well, sure we do.
Hey, you've already helped us
more than you'll ever know.
I haven't done a
thing, but listen.
Exactly.
I'll pencil in
another clock sync.
I've had calibration
problems with the prototype.
This 24-hour test needs
to rule out any drift.
You never had children?
It wasn't on our check sheet.
Medical science can
perform miracles,
but sometimes you have to
accept your limitations.
So, Jarvis and I fill
those gaps with adventure.
- That works?
- It doesn't hurt.
I've been thinking.
Maybe there's a way I could.
- - minus five minutes.
Could what, dear?
Nevermind, it was silly.
See you in 24 hours.
See you a lot sooner.
Good night, Dave.
Night, Sally.
Night, Doc.
Maybe I could go with you?
No, I don't wanna be cremated.
I just want an
above-ground mausoleum.
Six months, I could
be dead by then!
Yeah, that's what
I'm looking for.
How high are they off the floor?
And do they lock from the
inside or the outside?
Hello?
Hello?
Bullseye!
You changed, you had on a red...
Oh, of course you did
that was yesterday.
It feels cold.
Was it cold today?
Oh, man freezing.
I'm tired.
How about you, Hon?
Oh yes, definitely.
Good, good.
It's nice to know we
didn't take a 24-hour nap.
That'd change everything.
I feel like I just ate.
Completely stuffed.
That makes two of you.
Oh, you haven't eaten?
There are leftovers.
They might even still be...
No, they wouldn't be warm.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Every test has
gone like clockwork.
We are all set to go.
Sally and I need a few
days to finalize things
with friends, of course.
Finalize things?
Yeah, it's a little touchy.
You know, hinting that there's
a chance we won't be back,
even though we know
we won't be back.
But don't concern
yourself with that.
The real question is
whether you're available
Saturday to see us off.
Yeah, it shouldn't be a problem.
All right, then why don't
you come over for dinner
Friday night, and we'll
go over last minute plans.
Swell.
That's my boy!
All this is yours, Dave.
Keep any of it you'd like.
But I really hope
you'll keep this.
I doubt it has any
monetary value.
I got it for 20
bucks back in '83
when I was getting ready
to teach my first class.
I thought it would make me
look distinguished.
I didn't even take
it out of my pocket.
It wasn't until years
later that I started
carrying it after
my wristwatch died.
Then I got used to it, and I've
been carrying it ever since.
Well, you should
take it with you.
We're taking anything
except our memories.
And our clothes, obviously,
Do you know how hard
it is trying to guess
what people will be
wearing in a hundred years?
Denim jeans never
go out of style.
Thanks, Doc.
I'll keep it forever.
Sally?
I guess that's it then.
The meal was wonderful.
Can I give you a ride home?
Nah, it's nice out.
Thanks though.
Bright and early then?
Bright and early.
Good morning!
If you say so.
He, would you mind driving?
I'd like a good final
look along the way.
You asked.
Riding a bike.
52,594,560 seconds.
Check.
What's next?
That's it.
We really do appreciate
everything you're doing for us.
We'll miss you.
Yeah, I'll miss you, too.
Thanks, Dave.
My pleasure.
Let's do this.
Thanks.
Hello?
Anyone there?
Hello?
Anyone here?
I'm sorry to intrude.
What is that?
Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.
Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.
You win.
You win.
What can I get you?
I'm good.
No money.
You mean credits?
You won't find me
serving anything
potent enough to need credits.
Oh.
So what'll it be?
Surprise me?
It's good, thank you.
So where you from?
North.
Ah, I should've guessed
by at there accent.
Did you just come out
of the caves, did you?
Lucy's Lair, the caverns.
No, I haven't been there.
Well, uh,
not in a while anyway.
Come on, this is
the 22nd century.
I have to whizz in the dark?
Lights on.
Come on, come on, come on.
Guys, this guy
came to our house,
and wrinkled up all
my clothes, and then.
I just wanted to apologize
for that in person.
No need to bother.
I appreciate the gesture though.
I know how that place can be.
Is this your first
visit to the caverns?
Nah, I was here
when I was little.
I don't remember much though.
Well, it hasn't
changed that's for sure.
It takes a stalactite 200
years to grow an inch.
You a tour guide or something?
No, not anymore.
But don't worry, they
have other guides.
I'm Dave by the way.
Hi, Dave By The Way.
- No, I meant.
- No, no, I know.
I'm Nalia.
Oh, no, I'm good.
Thanks.
I guess I better go
look for my friends.
I kind of got turned around.
Can you point me
towards Everlawn?
Dead animals and such?
Look I'll just go then.
Who are you?
I told you, I'm Dave.
What are you doing here?
Looking for my friends,
but they're gone.
What happened to your clothes?
It's raining.
No, the ones you pilfered.
They're borrowed.
I didn't wanna get them wet.
They're waterproof
you should know that.
I'm not from around here.
I mean, I am, but
it's hard to explain.
Don't bother, I
know who you are.
You shouldn't have come here.
It's the first
place they looked.
I'm not sure who you think I am.
Put the dry stuff
on we're going.
Right here?
Yeah, I've seen it all.
You're hungry, aren't you?
Yeah, it's been
like a hundred years.
What would you like?
A juicy steak would be nice.
There's more if you want it.
You can have the whole
crate if you like.
You got anything with protein?
What is this?
Calumunday.
It's pure awesome!
Do you ever eat any cooked food?
What do you mean?
You know, hot food.
Oh, I tried it once.
They went through a lot of
effort for something so bland.
So you're a vegetarian?
You eat only fruit,
vegetables, nuts.
Yeah, what else would I eat?
Meat, chicken, fish.
Do you eat animals?
Well, yeah, but
they've gotta be cooked.
I'm good with this whatchamacally.
I thought that they
were wrong about you.
Who that couple in the woods?
Who do you think I am?
You're the devil's child.
Wait, what?
What are talking about?
I'm not.
Yeah, I'd like to believe that.
No, trust me, I'm not.
I can explain.
You won't believe it either.
Look, I'm from another time,
before you were even born.
Before your parents were born.
I've been hibernating in
a cave for a long time.
I know.
Well, how could you know?
The legend.
The legend of Lucy's Lair.
So what's with this legend?
Come on, I think I have a
right to know if I'm legendary.
No, it's silly.
Nobody believes it anyway.
Obviously, you do.
It was a long time ago
before any of us were born.
The Winter Woman came
here looking for.
The devil's child?
She showed up every spring.
They said that she would
tell anyone that would listen
about the child
from Lucifer's Lair.
A child doesn't sound so bad.
His father destroyed
the kingdom of Everlawn.
Devoured the animals
and scattered their bones at the gates.
That's what we
tell the tourists.
Anyways, but people
have spoken to her.
I've spoken to her.
I was only a little girl.
Everyone went on about
the comet, Haley's Comet.
I thought if I could
get high enough,
then I could reach it.
But no matter how high I went,
I still couldn't reach it.
When it was time to go home,
every direction looked the same.
Oh my.
It's a child.
Don't worry little
one I won't hurt you.
Oh, god, I must seem hideous.
I'll just be right over
here when you warm up to me.
Well, look at you.
I am so blessed to have
such a pretty little
girl come visit me.
Do you live here?
I guess, I do.
I suppose you live
somewhere close by, too.
Oh, don't you worry.
It's okay I have a pretty good
idea of where you're from.
What's a little girl
doing out here all alone?
I came to see the comet.
No, silly last night.
All by yourself?
- Uh
- huh.
And you lost your way?
What's your name, child?
Nalia.
Oh, what a beautiful name.
I suppose you've heard the
stories of the devil's child?
Well, that's okay because
they're a bunch of hogwash.
Hogwash?
Yeah, they're a
bunch of nonsense.
Nalia, I want you to
remember something.
When you hear the
stories of the legend,
and I'm sure you will,
I want you to know
they have it all wrong.
He's not the devil's child.
He's just lost just like you.
My parents didn't even
know I had been gone.
And when I told
them what happened,
they told me it
was just a dream.
So I ran out to find her,
and she was already gone.
They didn't believe me.
Nobody ever believes me.
I believe you.
I'm not a monster.
I'll tell you everything.
You don't believe me.
Yeah.
I do.
Is it like this everywhere?
More or less.
No, I mean, all over the world?
Everywhere I've been.
But you haven't
been many places.
I've been all over.
You walked?
Do you really not
know what that is?
Sure, it's a privy.
But don't ask me how to use it.
Come here.
It didn't move, we did.
That gizmo in your bag,
these portal use
the same principle.
We can go anywhere
in this thing?
Not just anywhere
that could get ugly.
There has to be an
empty port open.
Come here.
We could hop from here to there.
So they're like
Doc's shoe boxes.
I'll race you down?
Come on, where's your
sense of adventure?
I left it in the 21st century.
Come on.
Wait 21st century?
Yeah, 2020.
We have to go to the library.
Big place with books?
I know you had books
back in your day.
Yeah, it's just I thought
by the time we got here
everything would be electronic.
What a waste of electricity.
So you do have electricity?
Yeah, this isn't the dark ages.
But we use it wisely not
like in the material days.
Sorry, no offense.
Could we go to the
moon in this thing?
No, not from here.
We'd have to go to a port
equipped with an airlock
and all that space business.
But we could go to the moon?
It's really not that exciting.
- What about Mars?
- What about the library?
There's not many books
for a world library.
These are just what's trending.
The others are...
You'll see.
The internet.
Oh, it's worse than I thought.
This is a computer.
Yeah, we had one in every room.
Oh, I'm sorry.
It must have been a
terribly boring time.
What's your last name?
You're gonna Google me?
I'm gonna what?
I don't wanna know
about me anyway.
Look up Dr. Jarvis Rupert.
Oh, I've heard about this guy,
"free-spirited scientist,
"reflective isolation theory."
He has a biography.
Wait back up there's Sally!
That's her.
That's.
The Winter Woman.
Yeah.
Let me guess the
book was zapped here
from another library?
Close, but no.
It was here the whole time.
I just woke it up, so to speak.
How many are in there?
Thousands.
Wait, don't we have
to check them out?
We'll check them out at home.
No, I mean, don't we have
to tell someone we have them?
Why?
Well, so they know who has them.
Why would they care?
What if we don't
bring them back?
Why wouldn't we bring them back?
Oh, my.
What?
Come on what is it?
You're not gonna find
your friends, Dave.
According to this, Dr.
Rupert died at the age of 72.
That's impossible.
He was in his 60s.
That means I missed
the date by 20 years.
I'm so sorry, Dave,
longer than that.
This says he died
on August 1, 2149.
Yesterday when you arrived,
it was the year 2874.
That's over 700 years.
That's what I'm saying.
But Sally, the Winter Woman,
she's still looking for me.
I don't think so, Dave.
She didn't look like
this when I met her.
She well into her winter times.
Winter times?
You're pretty spry
for 700-year-old man.
Don't you think?
Well, yeah, I skipped
a few centuries.
Exactly, when we
travel, we don't age.
And if we go far enough,
we can lose hours, days even.
That's gotta be confusing?
Exactly, that's why
we don't measure time
in the way you did.
I'd probably be like 20.
Beats 700.
Now we measure
our age in seasons.
When we're born,
we're new like spring,
and then we end our
lives in the winter,
when our hair turns
white like the snow.
But what if you go bald?
It's not just about appearances.
Our winter times are
a chance to relax
and reflect on seasons past,
and look forward
to a new spring.
Pushing up daisies.
Where's that put you?
I've entered summer.
Time to bear fruit.
Not just children, Dave.
The fruits of knowledge
and experience.
Yeah, what I was thinking.
Sally was very wintery.
Well, like you said.
She wouldn't age
inside the tomb.
No, but she hasn't been back.
I mean, nobody's seen her.
Maybe she got better at hiding.
I've looked
for her myself, Dave,
since I was in my springtime,
since I was a little girl.
At the caverns?
There and everywhere else.
She hasn't been back.
If she's out
there, I'll find her.
You live alone?
Practically.
My little sister lives here
when she's not off
on her studies.
Oh.
Jaila's actually the
firstborn of the family,
but with all her planet hopping,
I kind of passed her up.
That's gotta be weird.
Yeah, totally.
She still thinks she
can boss me around.
She's so immature.
Where's she now?
Heaven knows.
Off studying planetary
gas storms I think.
Neptune probably.
That's so cool.
Freezing actually.
Are there any cities left?
Like New York?
You've heard of it?
In history lessons.
History.
Well, it just didn't make
sense anymore, you know,
cramming all those people
together in one place.
So the dozed them over?
I'm sorry about
your city, Everlawn?
Nah, that was a cemetery.
I lived in Rayport.
Well, for a while anyway
until my folks, you know.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I don't know what I would do.
Yeah, I didn't know
what to do either.
So did your friends
take you in then?
Uh, Doc and Sally?
Nah, that wasn't till later.
I bunked at the Boy's
Club till I was 18.
Then I took a job working
for Mrs. Winthrop's brother.
City life must
have been ghastly.
It wasn't too bad, but
I could get used to this.
Ah, Sleeping
Beauty has awakened.
We've been waiting for
you for a very long time.
Do you know this guy?
Who is he?
No, I don't know him.
I had nothing to do with this.
Nothing to do with what?
Nothing you need to worry about.
We're just here
for a little chat.
In the middle of the night?
Oh, that wasn't our intention,
but since you're awake,
forgive my manners.
My name is Samuel,
and what is your name, sir?
Dave.
This is my friend Jax.
So, Dave, is that
short for David?
It's what my mom called me.
So, David, we'd still like
to know why you're here.
Well, Sammy, I haven't
been to these caverns
since I was a kid,
So I thought I'd check them out.
So, David, you
figured you'd tromp
through the muddy
forest to get here.
Yeah, Sammy, it
was a beautiful walk.
You should hike it sometime.
Perhaps I shall,
but we should let Nalia
here get some rest
and take this
conversation elsewhere.
Yeah, let's go outside.
Hmm, I was thinking somewhere
a little more private.
To my office, shall we?
Let me get my stuff.
See you tomorrow then?
Hey, how can you
listen to this guy?
I could ask you the same thing.
Dave's not a monster!
Maybe.
Well, not like
your legend anyway.
It's not my legend.
Whatever.
Look you don't
even know this kid.
You can't trust him.
Seems like I can't
trust anyone, can I?
I gotta go.
Hey, if you hurt
him, so help me...
What, you'll never
talk to me again?
Can I get you anything, David?
No, I just got out of bed.
Jax?
I'm not the devil's child!
I know, I know relax.
Shocking image though, isn't it?
I was a boy when
the image grabbed me,
and it wouldn't let go.
It wasn't till my studies
that I truly understood
the source of my
fixation was fear.
You see, David, we all share
certain natural instincts,
and it wasn't till that time
that I had truly known fear.
And to be honest,
I haven't felt it since.
That's not me.
I know it isn't you,
but it does represent you.
The whole legend is just
an old story stretched
and distorted over time,
but if you consider
all the encounters
with the Winter Woman,
one comes up with an
equally fascinating tale.
How does it end?
Well, the sad
part of the story is
the Winter Woman dies before
ever finding her friend,
and the boy eventually awakens
and starts stirring up trouble.
I'm sure the boy wasn't
intentionally causing trouble.
They never do, David.
They never do.
Our world is different
than the one you left.
Our society is based on trust.
We trust that when we're hungry,
there'll be food for us to eat.
We trust that when we
put our clothes away,
they'll be there
when we need them.
We trust that no one would harm
a poor defenseless animal.
Give me a break,
I don't have fangs.
You went through my bag.
What are you doing
with my stuff?
Do you mind telling Jax
what you intended
to do with these?
I don't know they
came with the kit.
They're used for gutting
and for hooking fish.
You know what
just keep the stuff.
I don't need it I have
no use for it anyway.
It's not that simple, David.
Relax, relax.
Calm down.
I have something I think
you'll find very interesting.
I didn't expect
you back so soon.
This is David.
I'd like you to meet Samantha.
She can explain all of this
much better than I can.
It's Dave.
A planetarium?
Not exactly.
Let's let Samantha
do all the talking.
I'm captain of Team Gamma.
Within two hours,
the rest of my team
will have returned from a
voyage launched 46 years ago,
by Earth standards.
You see, we don't age
during our travels.
Yeah, I'm familiar
with the concept.
That's the rest of
my team returning now.
Hey, Sam.
Who are the PJs?
Cody, this is Dave.
I'd like for you to give him
a quick demonstration
on the pod.
Follow me kid.
Don't touch anything.
Roger.
It's Cody.
Where are we?
See that bright star?
Port side.
Oh, yeah, I see it.
That's our sun.
Awesome.
What the?
Creep.
I'm sorry isn't this Jax's home?
I do hope so.
Although, he hasn't
lived here for seasons.
Please come in.
Do you know where
I can find him?
How exactly do you know him?
We studied together briefly.
Ah, cave girl.
Do you know anything
about his mentor?
Actually, I don't.
I do know that he told him
he was too intelligent for
a life playing tough ball.
You really don't know
where I could find him.
Thanks, Cody, we'll debrief
as soon as I'm finished here.
Thanks for the ride.
It was out of this world.
If you don't mind,
we'd like a moment.
Sure thing, my team
is waiting on me.
What's this all about?
I'll explain in my office.
How long was I gone?
Long enough.
Gentlemen, I'd like
to introduce to you
the newest member of Space
Exploration Team Gamma.
Wait a second, what
are you talking about?
Oh, this is your specialty.
I thought you'd be
eager to volunteer.
Thanks for the offer, but
I'll respectfully decline.
I can't allow.
We can't allow fear into
this peaceful world.
I've come up with a solution
that will give you a great life.
There are no losers here.
What if I refuse?
I'm afraid that
just isn't an option.
You're enjoying
this, aren't you?
All this over some missing
clothes and some fish hooks?
Is your world really
that delicate?
Oh, look at the devil's child
try to slither his
way out of his skin.
Excuse me.
He makes a point.
Might we be overreacting?
Oh, Jax, have you learned
nothing from my lectures?
I expected so much more
from my star apprentice.
Do you not recall the
failed colony on Mars?
Yes, sir, I just thought...
The weapons?
Oh, we're not going to harm him.
Not if he cooperates anyhow.
And if I don't?
What, are you gonna handcuff me?
What do you mean handcuff?
You know bind me
so I can't resist,
or maybe you're really afraid
and want them behind my back?
I don't think
that'll be necessary.
Brothers, I believe it's time!
We'll talk about this!
I have to hide
they're right behind me.
It's occupied follow the
boy if he goes anywhere.
The rest of you come with me.
Look they wanna
shot me into space.
That doesn't make any sense.
David.
You can't run forever.
There's no place to hide.
Mm, I thought
I'd never see you again.
You don't know how close I was.
We can't let the door close.
What?
When the port is open,
no one else can enter.
Do you still have airplanes?
I'll just hold the door all day.
Sorry.
He's right, you know.
We can't keep running forever.
Don't I know it.
Hey.
We'll think of something.
Marlo is analyzing the data.
It's only a matter of time,
but we will find them.
Send Jenkins to the girl's home.
They'll circle back.
And the caverns?
No, let them get inside!
Jax, I'd like to talk to you
about your lapse of judgment.
I was ready to offer you
a seat in the Brotherhood.
I appreciate that, sir.
Do you question my authority?
No, you are the supreme brother.
Or the authority
of the Brotherhood?
No, the governing council
has outlived its usefulness.
Nice job with the fire.
I can do it too, scouts honor.
I trust you, cave boy.
Caveman, me caveman.
You cave woman.
I'm sorry, I wasn't
implying you're primitive.
It's okay.
I spent a lot of time
in the caves as a kid.
Looking for Sally?
And a boy.
The devil's child.
The lost boy.
I guess everyone
found me, but Sally.
It's food.
It's good, it's protein.
It's not made from animals.
Ugh, that's disgusting.
Yeah, it's pretty bad.
Did it spoil?
Nah, I don't think
these will ever go bad.
It's just how they taste.
Thanks, but I think
I'll starve first.
I know what I have to do.
I'll go back to my stupid
little cave till this all
blows over if it takes a
hundred years or a thousand.
They'll forget the freaking
legend of Lucy's Lair.
You can come with me.
No.
I can't.
I feel like I've known you
my whole life, but I haven't.
And I have a family.
I have friends.
Yeah, I knew before I said it.
But I can't stay.
So you'll just hide?
It's what I do.
Dave.
- What going on?
- Dave, you have to get up.
- Get up.
- Why what?
We have to go
Samuel's men are coming.
- Dave, we have to go.
- Where?
- Are you sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.
That's too obvious.
Well, how about Yellowstone?
We've been there remember?
Yeah.
You know what forget it.
Bring up a map of Lucy's Lair.
That one.
They'll think I'm
going to the caverns.
- It may throw them off.
- Oh, that's a good idea.
Show me where you'll really be.
You shouldn't know,
but we need to go here first.
I need to return these clothes.
I can do that.
No, I need to do this.
You can't keep borrowing
clothes wherever you go.
That's what got
you into this mess.
Pull tight.
You're, staying here.
I wish I can leave a note.
Honey, what was that noise?
- I'm sorry.
- It's okay.
I'm afraid there
isn't a key, sir.
Oh, perfect.
He's on the move.
Are you sure you won't come?
Well, what about Samuel?
Samuel's not interested in me.
Look I'll tell him the truth.
You're gone and
you won't be back.
Goodbye, Dave.
Until spring.
Where is he?
Gone.
Find him.
No one comes in or out.
Right away, sir.
We'll find him.
No you won't.
You can't find
what doesn't exist.
Oh, he'll be back.
You can't run from it forever.
Mom.
Dad.
I'm done running.
Where is he?
I told you he's gone!
Get out all of you!
Not until you've told
me where he's gone!
And do not say Everlawn.
Sally.
You can thank David
for the handcuffs.
Brilliant idea.
Although it took some
searching for us to find them.
You've lost your mind.
Save it.
Gentlemen, shall we get started?
Sorry, I'm late, Governor.
You're just in time.
It's time for you to
join us at the table.
Thank you, Governor.
Jerk.
Gentlemen, I have
evidence that will prove
that the woman
sitting before you
is the legendary devil's child.
I'm not the devil's child!
Let it be noted that she
denies the allegations.
There'll be no
need to repeat it.
Tell us, Mr. Alexander,
has this woman told you
on more than one occasion
that she's been visited
by the Winter Woman
in Lucifer's Lair caverns?
Yes.
You're manipulating the truth!
The truth?
Would you care to enlighten
us with the truth?
Hmm?
Let's proceed.
Yes.
Come on.
Come on.
Have you seen these before?
Nothing to say.
Let it be noted that
she does not deny
having seen the clothing.
This won't take long,
and there'll be no need
to rehash everything
that you've told us.
All I need for you
to do is identify
where you've seen
these foreign garments.
She was wearing them.
She nearly scared my
wife out of her wits.
And have you seen this woman
prior to such an occasion?
Oh, yeah, in the cavern.
She practically lives there.
Thank you.
And there'll be
no need to worry.
Something like this
will never happen again.
I suggest you start talking.
You said it yourself.
No need to repeat myself.
Have it your way.
Sally, am I glad to see you.
It's been ages.
You're so young.
It couldn't have been long.
A few weeks.
I'm so sorry about Doc.
Oh?
I read about him.
They published my book!
I couldn't trust the story
to just anyone, now could I?
And I assure you Jarvis
is still very much alive.
In a moment.
There's more we need to discuss.
Gentlemen, we have no
idea what terrible event
may have triggered this
poor girl's hysteria.
From an early age
she has been fixated
on the devil's child.
But a fragile mind
can only take so much.
When faced with the reality that
her fairytale was only a myth,
this young woman fabricated
an elaborate charade
with no regard for how it would
affect the innocent
people around her.
No, you can't turn
this around on me.
He's the crazy one.
Tell them I'm not
making this up!
Calm down.
We're going to get
you the help you need.
I don't need help!
We'll be the judge of that.
Yeah, and who are
you to judge anyone?
We're, the Council of Brothers,
and we have a decision to make.
We can talk sense
to this Samuel guy.
He'll listen to you, and
Doc he can outwit anyone.
I'm not sure Nalia's gonna be
as happy to see you though.
I never dreamed you two.
You should've gone back to her.
No, it's better this way.
I don't think so.
- She was pretty upset.
- There's more.
There's more you need to know.
Where are you taking me?
You'll get the help you need.
Stop!
This isn't right.
We're only doing
what's best for you.
What the hell?
Is he there?
No, but yes.
Well, when will he wake.
As soon as I wire
up this button.
Let's bring him back.
Wait.
Well, now this is where
it gets interesting.
- Climb in, in you go.
- Wait, what?
I'm sending you back.
What do you think will happen
if you're in the box
when I wake Jarvis?
In the same place at the
same time it'd be ugly.
No, no it's magical.
The two of you can't
exist in the same place
at the same time.
So the only alternative
is to trade places.
What are you talking about?
Jarvis will be in the
box right here right now.
You'll be in the
box in the 2149.
How can that be?
How can it be any different?
How do you know?
Jarvis has proven it.
I'd have him explain it,
but that would ruin everything.
Ruin what?
Once Jarvis is here,
that doorway to the past
will be closed forever.
It's a one-time shot.
You're saying I'd be
back in the 22nd century.
That's exactly what I'm saying.
Could I change things?
I don't know, could you?
But what would
happen to you here now?
I don't know.
We don't know, it's
impossible to know.
But I do know this.
You don't have to go.
We can wake Jarvis right
now and sort this all out.
What's going on?
Back off, you big oaf!
Taser?
Where did you even get that?
Just a little something
I found in the archives.
I'm not gonna let
you volunteer her!
Oh, you can't save her
like you did her
devilish boyfriend.
I doubt that thing even works.
Oh, trust me it works.
Ask your old friend here.
Oh, Jax.
I had such high hopes for you.
You should know more than anyone
the Brotherhood will fail.
The history has proven
it more than once.
And you should know that
a keen awareness of the past
will prevent us from
repeating the same mistake.
You can't volunteer both of us.
The captain will
never fall for that.
Not this time.
You and witchy woman got
the drop on me and escaped.
I fought hard, but, obviously,
you were too strong.
It's a shame I didn't have
a way to defend myself.
They'll never believe it.
The brothers will believe
what I want them to believe!
You're taking away our lives!
What you're doing
is next to murder!
You'll be
back the legend say so.
And we'll be waiting.
The world needs someone like
me to make sure we're ready!
You're nothing but
a scared little boy.
Oh, am I.
Are you going in the easy way?
Are you sure about this?
The legend has to
end before it starts.
Ready?
Yeah.
Dave I found you!
Let me get a good look at you.
You're still a young man.
How long has it been?
A few weeks maybe.
Oh, goodness we
would've been here sooner,
but there were so
many things to finish.
It's all right, I get it.
I just knew I'd find you.
I can hardy wait
to hear your story,
but first we must
wait for Jarvis.
You found him!
Good to see you too.
I thought you were dead!
I look that old?
No, I meant...
Nevermind.
Ooh, those are
some fancy pajamas.
Yeah, I'll tell
you all about them.
I would image the 22nd
century seems rather primitive.
I seriously doubt that.
They aren't using portals.
Portals some pioneers
are pushing them,
but it's been slow getting
everybody on board.
But, I think
they'll come around.
Yeah, I imagine they will.
I'm glad you came back.
It's a remarkable time.
Yeah, I'm sure it is,
but I can't stay.
I'd like you to come with me,
and I'll need your help.
How much do you know
about astronomy?
Hey.
It's late for a little
girl to be out of bed.
I wanted to see the comet.
You could get lost
out here in the dark.
Yeah.
Well, I can walk you
home if you'd like.
Okay.
Thanks, Mister.
Run fast.
Wish me luck.
I'll be back to get you soon.
What can I get you?
Surprise me.
Apple juice, thank you.
Do you know anything about
the legend of Lucy's Lair?
Nah, never heard of it.
Must've been those other caves.
Nice day to read.
What you reading?
What's so funny?
Nothing.
I'm Dave.
I'm Nalia.
Have a seat, Dave.
Okay.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.