The Librarians: The Next Chapter (2025) s01e08 Episode Script

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[woman laughing]
[Lysa] Connor? Come on!
[Lysa] Vikram!
[Woman] There's nothing you can do.
[woman laughing]
[Vikram] Charlie? Connor? Lysa?
[Woman] You're too late, Librarian.
[glass shatters]
[theme music]
[groans]
No, no, no, no, Charlie.
Charlie, please don't be dead.
[Charlie groans]
I thought I lost you.
You can't get rid of me
that easily.
- [groans]
- My shoulder, it's dislocated.
[others groan and wake up]
You're alive, thank goodness.
What happened to us?
I can't remember anything.
[Lysa] Me either.
Damn, I feel like
a truck ran me over.
[Charlie] Wait, don't move.
You've got an icicle sticking
out of your leg.
- What the?
- Lysa give me your be your sash.
Is he going to be OK?
[Charlie] We can't remove the ice.
It could be
compressing blood vessels
keeping you from bleeding out.
You just have to wait
until it melts to
see how bad it is. Come on.
- [groans]
- OK, cool. No big deal.
Any ideas how an icicle
landed in my thigh?
Something or someone
clearly tried to kill us.
Weren't we
at Suki's bachelorette party?
Who is Suki?
I don't know.
My memory's so fuzzy.
- My head is killing me.
- It's called a hangover.
Suki, my best friend?
The bride?
It was Suki's
bachelorette party.
[flashback harps]
Remind me,
a bachelorette is a party
for a lady to celebrate
the end of a lady's loneliness
before she is sold to a man?
No, women aren't sold.
Ah yes, I meant before she's
exchanged for family wealth.
So you rented a chateau
for her party?
Well, when she called me to say
that she was engaged,
I told her
I was living in Belgrade,
and she said that's
the perfect place for a party.
And do many brides invite
strangers to these parties?
Well no, but then she called
last night and told me that
all of her friends' flights were
canceled, so no one is coming.
- Ah, so we're the backup.
- Mm.
Are you sure this is
a good idea?
You know, what if
the library needs us?
Well, that's why we're here
and far away from the Annex.
Besides,
we could do with a day off.
A day off?
Where's Lysa, and what
have you done with her?
- [doorbell rings]
- She's here.
Be nice. Suki's the closest
thing I have to a sister.
[squeals]
- Did Lysa just
- Squeal.
- [both squeal]
- [Lysa] Come in. Oh, my God.
Does anyone else feel like we
just entered The Twilight Zone ?
Oh my God,
you're my something blue.
Everyone, this is
my best friend, Suki.
It's nice to meet you, I'm--
I thought we were
staying at your castle?
Well, I wanted to surprise you
with something special.
I rented this whole chateau
just for your party.
But look, we have
the whole place to ourselves.
But what's the point when
no one else is even coming?
I told you, the flights were
canceled. No one is showing up.
Well, that's a second surprise.
I brought my friends to join us.
I guess I'll be able
to get to know these friends
you've told me nothing about,
see if they're worthy.
Trust me. We're gonna be like
a family in no time. Come on.
There you go.
[Suki] Look. Oh, my gosh.
The rest of the night
was a blur.
I can remember bits and pieces.
We danced, we sang, we drank.
Everything was going great until
the ice sculpture shattered.
I can't remember
anything after that,
- except falling down the stairs.
- Me neither.
The ice sculpture,
that must be how I got impaled.
As you are all aware, my memory
is far superior than yours.
And yet, I remember nothing.
I must have been charmed.
Or hexed, or
[Charlie] Blackout drunk?
I definitely remember
you having way too many
of those girly cocktails.
Impossible. I do not black out.
There is something
sinister at work.
If only we had the clues
to find out what it was.
Maybe Vikram's right.
Suki.
What if what tried to kill us
has got her?
Lysa? Lysa? Lysa!
Suki could be in danger.
Think! Whatever threw us
down those stairs
and tried to kill us
could be
behind that door right now.
We need answers.
We need to remember.
[dramatic music]
[Vikram] We must remember
what happened.
Only then can we face
what lies beyond that door.
Vikram's right.
We need to play defense
right now, not offense.
Yeah, you can't take whatever
did this to us on your own.
OK, fine.
How are we gonna solve it?
Everyone, tell me
the pieces you remember,
and we'll put it together. Hm?
- Like a puzzle.
- Alright then.
From the beginning.
What I remember,
we were in the photo booth,
feeling like I was in for
a rough night ahead.
I was mad we were
skipping out on work.
[camera flashes]
Vikram? Vikram!
[jazzy, noir-style music]
It's us. We just took these
photos, and there they are.
Like magic.
- Is he OK? He's a bit odd.
- Uh, he grew up in a cult.
No technology, very
old-fashioned. He just got out.
I'm, uh, helping him, uh,
with the modern ways of life.
Hardly seems like a
worthy use of your time.
Hold on a sec. What's with
the trench coat and hat?
I like it. It's moody.
It's my story. Don't interrupt.
As I was saying,
Suki wanted to go to her room
to put her engagement ring away
for safekeeping.
I somehow got stuck
carrying all her bags.
But that's where I overheard
something worrying.
[jazz continues]
Welcome.
It seems like she won't
show me the castle.
We'll have to find a way
to convince her to sell anyway.
Aren't you
Gregor's Hammer, baby. Tonight
is gonna be metal to the max.
Uh, do you know any ABBA songs?
Didn't I say I wanted a DJ?
Um Yes, well,
that was the plan.
Aren't you supposed to be
a party planner?
Bachelorette parties
have planners?
Evidently not very good ones.
You can't reschedule
a few flights,
you can't get the right music.
Can you do anything right?
Is she always this intense?
She's just stressed. Nothing's
going to plan. I can fix it.
You shouldn't have to.
Listen, I need to talk to you
about what I overheard her say.
Please. Not right now, Charlie.
Please?
Hi.
Sorry.
[Suki] Thank God
my friends aren't here
to see what a mess
you've made of this.
This one's called Fuzzy Navel.
This uses navel fuzz?
How grotesque.
Taste it. It's good.
Tastes like fruit.
That's what
makes it so dangerous.
Charlie, you really must
try one of these.
We have a more urgent mission.
I think the band needs you.
I overheard Liza's friend
on the phone.
She's trying to convince Liza
to sell the castle.
Liza wouldn't do that without
talking to us first. Would she?
[slurps empty drink]
What would happen to
the Annex if she sells?
Ah. One more Fuzzy Navel-y
thingy. And keep them coming.
[Charlie] It was clearly
up to me to find proof
that Suki was
a double-crossing con artist
before Liza made a big mistake.
The bride wants
everyone in these.
Please.
She's already mad enough.
Has she always been
this demanding?
It wouldn't be
professional of me to say.
Ah, well, that answers that.
Suki's officially the worst.
Did you see where she went?
Uh, the ladies' room
to freshen up,
but don't tell
her I said anything.
Secret's safe with me.
[Charlie] "Secret" seemed
to be the theme of the party.
Back in the military,
I learned skills
to suss out secrets
from a target.
It was my job now to
bring them into the light.
[Lysa] You just need to get to know them.
[Suki] I don't want to get to know them.
You need to think about
who you're giving your time to.
- That cult survivor, Victor?
- Vikram.
Well, he's taking advantage
of your generosity.
Oh, and I looked Connor up?
You know he was
an internet conspiracy theorist?
Totally wackadoo crazy.
Sure, they're eccentric,
but they're smart.
And the girl? Ugh,
she has a resting bitch face.
[Suki] I don't like her.
[Lysa] Suki, wait.
Perfect.
Wait a minute.
What is "resting bitch face?"
Oh, it's when someone
always looks mad.
What?
Ah, I see it.
You mean like, um
No, no, it's more like, uh
No, you're both doing it wrong.
You have to look more bored,
like this.
- Oh, that's good.
- Oh, very funny.
As I was saying.
[extreme heavy metal music]
[Vikram drunkenly vocalizes]
But wait! What's that?
It's Vikram Chamberlain ♪
I've been gone for a while
But now I'm back again ♪
[Charlie] I knew I had to
catch Suki in a lie,
but the question was how.
[Vikram and band continue]
[glasses crash]
[Lysa] No! No, no, no, no, no.
That wasn't supposed to happen
until midnight!
What the hell?
Everything keeps going wrong!
You're fired!
No, no, no! What about the
sexiest on the beach
and all those colorful drinks
with those lovely umbrellas?
He was trying to
sabotage my party!
Take a breath, lady.
It was an accident.
No! None of you are even
trying to enjoy yourselves.
You haven't even tried
to get to know us.
I know you wish
your real friends were here,
but it's not our fault
their flight was canceled.
- What flight?
- Your friend's flight.
Oh. Right.
Well, maybe try being fun
instead of lurking like losers.
Suki?
- She was lying.
- About what?
All flights into Belgrade
arrived today on time.
[Charlie] I'd caught her
in a lie,
but I didn't know her motive,
so I had to do
the last thing I wanted to.
I had to pretend to enjoy
a bachelorette party.
We got off on the wrong foot.
- Can we start over?
- I'd love that.
To new friends.
Where'd the band go?
Oh, they're
on their ten minute break.
Let me get this party started.
[dance pop music begins]
Oh! Finally something
we can dance to!
You know what? Let me
take a picture of you two.
Oh my god, yes, yes.
- Say "Bachelorette."
- [Both] Bachelorette!
Gorgeous.
- Oh, that's so cute.
- I love it!
You know what we need?
Cocktails.
[Both] Yes!
You've had enough.
Everyone keeps
denying me drinks.
Focus. Keep watch for me.
Oh, yes sir. Do you get it?
Because you usually call me sir.
[Charlie] That's weird.
Suki didn't invite anyone else.
- Lysa's the only guest.
- Not much of a party.
[Charlie] And look at this.
Do you know what this means?
Suki is a sad woman who has
no other friends besides Lysa,
and has a keen interest
in Belgrade's
architectural marvels.
No, it means I was right.
Suki is trying
to buy the castle.
We might be too late.
Did you finally learn
to sing Dancing Queen ?
Because if you can't play it,
you can get out.
- Seriously?
- [Suki] Seriously.
I need a word with you.
[Lysa] Sorry. You'll be paid in full.
Thank you for your time.
[Charlie] We can speak
in the photo booth.
Oh, so sorry.
You lied.
You didn't invite anyone else.
- This whole thing was a ruse.
- You stole my phone?
[Charlie] The only reason you're here
is to get Lysa
to sell you the castle.
You know, Lysa is one of
the smartest people I know.
A leader.
And all she's done is follow
you around like a lost puppy.
She's not herself.
Are you blackmailing her?
You're right about one thing.
She hasn't been herself.
She won't talk to
me about this new job
that took her away
from her real job,
her real home, her real friend.
Me.
Oh, is everything all right?
No. Suki's a liar.
A manipulative bitch!
[ice shatters]
[Charlie] And that's when I slipped,
crashing into
that stupid ice sculpture.
I must have hit my head,
because I can't remember
anything else.
You didn't knock over
the ice sculpture, I did.
And I know it was me because I
was rushing back to you
to tell you
that Suki was using magic.
She had an artifact.
[dramatic music]
Wait. If there was an artifact,
and I'm only saying if,
maybe it will help us work out
who or what
threw us down the stairs.
But if you're suggesting
that Suki tried to kill us,
you're crazy.
Well, she could have been using
an artifact without knowing.
But where is it?
When I knocked into
the sculpture,
- I must have dropped it.
- And what is it? Hm?
And can it explain
where my memories went? Hm?
Try looking in a cocktail glass.
Charlie got to tell her whole
story. Don't I get to tell mine?
What's your name again?
- Green. Connor Green.
- [Bond-esque music]
Pose with me, Mr. Green.
- That's quite the ring.
- Isn't it?
My fiancé got it for me
in Croatia, where he proposed.
So romantic.
I don't want to lose it
while we party the night away.
Can I put it somewhere safe?
I bet Connor knows a safe spot.
[camera flashes]
- She was not flirting.
- She was engaged!
If she was flirting with anyone,
it would have been me.
And what was with
the whole British accent?
- "Green. Connor Green."
- My story. Shush.
As I was saying.
We know you.
[All] Woo!
Gregor's Hammer, baby!
You mean to tell me that we
have a private performance
from the premiere
metal band in Belgrade?
Hm. There's something
different about you.
New haircut. Hm? Tattoo?
- Piercing?
- But we don't know you.
Oh, right. Sorry.
I'm Viola, the party planner.
I heard things aren't
going very smoothly.
She hired a planner?
So you didn't trust
I could do this on my own.
This is a disaster.
Before I knew it,
Charlie was begging me for help.
- I did not beg.
- I beg to differ.
Please, Connor.
Now you have to help me.
We all know you're the smartest
and brightest of all of us.
That I am.
This one's called
a Long Island Iced Tea.
Iced tea.
A drink I have heard of.
That's amazing.
That's what makes it
so dangerous.
I think the band needs you.
Why would Suki think
she could buy the castle?
And why is Liza acting so weird?
Hmm. Let's consider the facts.
Liza, who has never once shown
any interest in parties,
is suddenly determined
to prove herself to someone
who treats her like a puppet.
Do you know Dancing Queen ?
- Um
- Better learn fast.
Liza and I have a choreographed
dance to perform.
- You remember it, don't you?
- Of course I do.
Prove it.
Five, six, seven, eight!
[Suki claps]
[Connor] That's when I realized
Liza was not herself.
She was under the power
of some kind of magic.
It must be mind magic.
Liza would never suspect that,
she hates to accept magic
in the first place.
It is up to us
to find the source.
Liza and the Library
depend on it.
Brilliant deduction, Connor. You
have everything under control.
- Keep an eye on Liza and Suki.
- On it, sir.
I am going artifact hunting.
If I were an artifact
Where would I be?
[knocks on wall]
[spy music resumes]
Green. Connor Green.
[extreme heavy music]
No, no! This wasn't supposed
to happen until midnight!
What the hell?
Everything keeps going wrong!
Why don't you take
a deep breath?
- How do I fix this?
- Fire the bartender?
But I have not had my Cosmo yet.
- Is that really necessary?
- Come on.
Hold me.
Think, Vik.
What kind of artifact
could Suki be using
to control Liza like this?
The hypnotic watch of James
Braid? Father of hypnosis?
You are holding one of
my final drinks hostage
now that our
beloved bartender is gone.
Focus.
Do you want to know
what I really think?
Finally. Yes.
I think you're jealous.
No. That's What?
That's not helpful.
The gentleman doth protest
too much, methinks.
Why would I be jealous?
Because Liza has a friend with
a life outside the Library.
She has something to go back to.
I envy her. Both of them.
If I had the chance
to propose to Anya, I
I would have traveled the globe
to find the most perfect ring.
Just like Suki's fiancé, hm?
The ring.
Hey! That was my drink.
Suki's ring was inside
the safe in the guest room.
To get there unnoticed,
I had to be stealthy.
- No. That did not happen.
- Fine. But you gotta admit,
scaling the castle
would be a way better story.
[suspenseful music]
[Suki] I know Connor's handsome
but that's not
a reason to stay.
[Lysa] You know he's not my type.
He is cute, though.
[Connor] And then I got stuck
under the bed
for what felt like an eternity.
I couldn't let Suki know I'd
found the artifact, so I waited.
And waited.
Finally you left,
And I made my escape.
- You did not repel.
- You're no fun. Ow!
Lysa. Lysa. I have to take you--
[ice shatters]
[Connor] That's the last thing I remember.
Suki's ring is the artifact.
She's using it against us,
and it slipped out of
my hands when I fell.
- A compelling story.
- Right? I'm a great storyteller.
Well, that's all it is. A story.
Look, Suki isn't using magic,
and neither of you
broke the ice sculpture.
I did.
Before I had the chance to tell
you that I've made my decision.
I'm going to leave the Library.
[dramatic music]
- She's manipulating you!
- [everybody protesting]
Everyone, quiet!
Lysa. Please,
tell us your version.
Fine.
But can I just preemptively say,
I told you so?
I'm so glad you're here.
I'm so glad I'm here.
We always dreamed about
doing this together,
and now we finally are.
OK.
- Woo!
- Uh, come on.
Smile.
Right from the start, you didn't
even try and have fun.
You didn't even have
the decency to try and hide it.
At least Vikram
was having a good time.
Vikram. Vikram!
Probably too much of
a good time.
Live music.
Even better than a DJ.
Thank you so much
for showing up last minute.
- You're a lifesaver.
- It's the least we could do
after you saved
my sister's life.
You thought I was panicking.
But how do you think
we got Gregor's Hammer?
When plan A failed,
I pivoted to plan B.
I booked the band.
Any chance you know
Dancing Queen ?
Lysa and I
have this choreographed dance.
- You remember it, don't you?
- Of course I remember it.
- Prove it.
- Right. OK.
[Both] Five, six, seven, eight.
[drummer keeps time with sticks]
- Ready?
- Mm-hmm.
Uh, hey, look what I've got.
Tell them to get dressed
and to start participating.
Look. Come on.
Your new friends don't like me.
That is not true. You just
need to get to know them.
I don't know.
Vikram is from here,
and he has been teaching me
all about my family history.
- Things I didn't even know.
- And Connor? He looks familiar.
He's kinda internet famous.
Charlie hates me, doesn't she?
Charlie's tough.
She's a military kid,
but underneath all of that,
it's just because she cares.
Well, if they give me a chance,
I'll give them one.
And besides, there is
no reason for you to be jealous.
Because you will always be
my number one. OK?
- OK.
- Come on.
[extreme heavy music]
[drunken Vikram vocalizing]
But wait! What's that?
It's Vikram Chamberlain ♪
I've been gone for a while
But now I'm back again ♪
No, no, this wasn't supposed
to happen until midnight!
It's not a big deal.
It's not a big deal. Promise.
No, no, no, Suki. Please
don't get upset. I can fix this.
It's not that. I just, uh
It's been hard at home
without you. You know? I just
I wanted this weekend
to be perfect.
It doesn't have to be perfect.
All that matters is
that we're together.
- Yeah.
- Oh.
[Lysa] I thought things
were turning a corner.
We were finally having fun.
- [Charlie] Say, "Bachelorette."
- [Both] Bachelorette!
So cute. You know what we need?
Cocktails.
[both] Yes!
I have something
I want to give you.
- OK.
- Come with me.
[Suki] It's in here somewhere.
Uh
Here it is. Remember these?
- You still have these?
- Oh, of course I do.
[Lysa] Aw.
I thought maybe
it might remind you of home.
There.
Speaking of, are you
any closer to coming back home?
I know I should.
It's just if I leave now,
everything I've done here
will be a waste of time.
You spent your whole life
working to get that company
up and running.
And then left everything behind.
- Including me.
- I know, I know, I'm sorry.
I just got caught up
in this world. In this life.
Do these people
even care about you?
Do they even really know you?
You can sell the castle,
make money for your company,
and come home.
You're right.
I have overstayed my welcome.
Maybe it is time to come home.
[Lysa] So do you see now?
You're all wrong about her.
She doesn't have anyone else.
That's why
no one else was invited.
And the cracked ring?
Well, it's just that.
A cheap, cracked ring.
She wants everyone to believe
that she's something
that she's not.
And she's trying
to get me to sell the castle
to help her failing
real estate career.
I thought she wanted to buy it.
Are you kidding?
She can't afford it.
She's been trying to convince
me to hire her to sell it.
Well, you don't sound like
someone under a magic spell.
Because I'm not.
I just realized she was right
about a few things.
Specifically, my future here.
None of us will be here
after our six months are up.
So I came back to tell you
that I realized
I needed to go home.
[ice shatters]
And that's when I broke
the sculpture.
But you can't all
have broken the sculpture. Ow.
Must be missing something.
[Connor] Listen man,
the first time I had
a Long Island iced tea, I also
woke up with no memories, so
No, wait. Vikram is right.
This umbrella has traces
of valerian root on it.
It's a sleeping drug. Uh
Suki uses it for insomnia.
She had some in her bag.
I knew it. I told you so!
Suki drugged Vikram.
She did try to kill us! Ow.
But
Suki didn't give me any drinks.
I saved this just for you.
Oh.
Can't you see? Can't you see?
Our villain
is hiding in plain sight.
I just needed all your stories
to put it all together.
Put what together?
No, we are not just dealing
with an artifact here.
We are against a powerful spirit
that has escaped from its cage.
An ice vila.
A vila? Aren't they fairies
that put men in trances?
Vilas come in many forms
in many different cultures.
An ice vela being the most rare.
Oh, they feed on the coldest and
cruelest
of all human emotions. Hatred.
They choose a target,
corrupt it, and ultimately,
using self-loathing,
consume their soul.
In this case, the prey was Suki.
The ice vila
turned us against her.
She made sure the bartender
dropped those drinks
and caused the petals to fall.
- Causing stress to Suki.
- She manipulated us.
She told us
Suki demanded we get dressed up.
No. No, that was me.
I asked for the outfits.
I asked if she'd been
treated poorly this whole time.
It wouldn't be professional
of me to say.
- Ah, well, that answers that.
- Suki's officially the worst.
Connor's words fed the spell.
And after I confronted Suki
and ran into Viola and said,
Suki's a liar.
A manipulative bitch.
Your words
strengthened the magic.
As did mine.
I saved this just for you.
I'm so sorry there aren't more.
I'm trying my best.
It's just that Suki's
a particular bride.
Oh, do not worry, my dear.
You are doing a marvelous job.
And between me and you,
Suki is a bit of a shrew.
Very self-centered young lady.
Hm?
Mm. Mm. Mm!
[groans]
You said it, not me.
Oh, is everything all right?
No. Suki's a liar.
A manipulative bitch!
Uh, can I talk to you?
[Connor] Lysa, I have
to tell you what I found.
I was right. Suki's a witch.
She's been using magic
to control you.
She's been lying to you.
For longer than you think.
You don't know
what you're talking about.
Suki is my BFF.
See? That's something the Lysa
we know would never say or wear!
[Charlie] Yeah, she's not
who you think she is.
[Lysa] Whoa. I have known
you guys, what, a few months?
Suki and I have been best
friends since I was 15.
If I'm going to trust anyone,
it's her.
[Charlie] We're trying to help you.
[Connor] Yeah, you're with us
and the Library now.
So what? I have to choose
between you and my best friend?
- That's not what we're saying.
- Because I'll choose Suki.
I'll always choose her.
She's always been there for me.
At school, when no one showed up
to my birthday, Suki did.
And when I had nowhere to go for
the holidays because I was
the weird, nerdy, orphan kid,
Suki took me home with her.
Maybe she was right
about you guys.
- Lysa.
- No, I have had enough
silly Library excursions
to last me a lifetime.
I need to go back to reality.
I'm done.
[Charlie] The only reason you're
here is to get Lysa
to sell you the castle.
You know, Lysa is one of
the smartest people I know.
She's a leader.
And all she's been doing
is following you
around like a lost puppy.
- What is this?
- Tried to warn you.
[Charlie] No, she's not herself.
Are you blackmailing her?
You're right.
She hasn't been herself.
She won't talk to
me about this new job
that took her away from
her real job,
her real home,
her real friend, me.
You're holding her back
from her potential.
And you're using her.
Just like everyone else would
have if I hadn't been there
to stop them.
[Charlie] What's that
supposed to mean?
I made sure no one came to
her parties in school.
They just would've
taken advantage of her!
I made sure the only person
she could rely on was me.
[Charlie] Does Lysa know about this?
Is that true?
You're the reason
I didn't have any friends?
I didn't want to share you.
So our whole friendship
was a lie?
- You're a terrible friend.
- I'm sorry, Lysa.
I didn't realize
until I just heard myself,
but you deserve better.
I'm worse than a bad friend.
I'm a bad person.
Finally.
You had all turned against her,
but she had to turn on herself
for the spell to be complete.
[giggles]
- I knew it was magic.
- Vikram!
I took your Librarian
out of the picture.
There's nothing you can do.
Suki's soul is mine.
[shrieks]
Connor?
[suspenseful music]
What's happening to me?
[Lysa] Come on!
- What's going on?
- You're too late, Librarian.
Oh, dear.
[glass shatters]
I can't believe I let
a snarky ice vila fool me.
Why didn't we remember
this part of the story earlier?
You were caught in the blast
when the spell exploded.
- It affected your memories.
- Like a concussion.
Wait, how come you could
remember everything?
- [winces]
- Sorry.
Well, I was outside of it.
I was still affected
by the sleeping drug,
which wore off once I was able
to jog my memory.
Like I said, my mind
is superior to yours.
Good news.
You're not gonna bleed out.
Yeah.
Didn't hit a femoral artery.
Best thing I've heard all day.
So, can we now stop the vila
and save my best friend, please?
Well, now that we know what
we're up against,
let's find out.
- [laughs]
- You're too late.
In mere moments,
her soul will belong to me.
And why would you care?
You admitted you hate her.
She even hates herself.
I was around for
hundreds of years
before I was trapped inside
that wretched piece of jewelry.
Right again. It was the ring.
Man, I'm on a roll.
The one consistent human trait
I've witnessed over centuries
is your capacity for hatred.
To others, to yourselves.
Your species is self-centered
and self-loathing,
It's what made her
such an easy target.
How did you land
upon her finger?
- [laughs]
- Funny story, that.
The engagement was a lie.
Pitiful girl.
She bought the ring
here in Belgrade
for a steal, if you ask me.
And wearing the ring released
you from your prison.
Now her soul will belong to me.
And my full power will be
restored, finally.
- Take me instead of her.
- [Vikram] Lysa, no.
Why would you do that?
She lied to you. She hurt you.
When my parents died,
I had no one.
No friends, no family.
And then I met my roommate.
She saved me from loneliness.
Sure, she's selfish
and way too overprotective,
but she's family.
Family that you choose.
And I forgive her,
because I love her.
I will accept you in her place.
Take me instead.
- What are you doing?
- No, you heard her.
She only feeds on the selfish.
And you just offered
the purest act of selfless love.
We are a team, a family
by choice, like you said.
And I love you, and I don't
want her to take your soul.
Then take me instead of Vikram.
And me instead of Charlie.
And me for Connor.
If Lysa loves you like a family,
that means
you're my family, too.
What are you doing? Stop it!
You can't take any of us. We are
all protected, by each other.
No!
[ice shatters]
[laughs]
- Ow, ow--
- You brilliant mind!
How did you know
that was going to work?
I didn't. I just told the truth.
And what a risk to take.
I could only do that
because of you.
You've taught us to take risks
for the one we love.
I am so sorry.
When we broke off
the engagement,
I didn't want to cancel.
It was just I was so excited
that you offered to host.
And I missed you.
I don't deserve you.
And I was wrong about
your friends.
They're good people.
Hey, this has been an ordeal.
Let's call it
a bonding experience.
And you're right.
They're great people.
I'm gonna miss you.
Well, I can't say
I'll miss this place,
but I will miss you.
Oh, and if you
do decide to sell--
We won't miss you.
You're funny.
Literally no one
has ever said that about her.
Almost forgot, this is the box
that terrifying ring came in.
I want to be as far away
from that madness as possible.
Don't worry.
Our job is to protect the world
from that kind of madness.
It'll be safe. In the Library.
Hey, guys? I'm sorry for how I
acted, threatening to leave.
It was a stereotypical act
of age regression.
Is that some sort of magic
where you age backwards?
It's psychology. You
revert to childlike behaviors
when you're around people
from your past.
I love Suki. But uh, maybe
the distance will do us good.
That sounds like
the Lysa we know and love.
[doorbell rings]
Uh, you're not the only one
who needs to apologize.
- We screwed up.
- We did?
We realized
all this is temporary.
We don't know what
the future holds.
It's kind of scary.
Yeah, I'm not really
a big planner.
Well, luckily for you,
that is my area of expertise.
It would be unrealistic
to not make plans
for the future, right?
What's next?
- [Vikram] Look who I found.
- Hey.
- Hey.
- I just came back to get these.
Glasses. I knew
there was something different.
- They suit you.
- Thanks. Well, see you around
- maybe.
- We'll get a drink sometime.
[ominous music]
Did you get
everything you needed?
Everything and more.
You did well.
Rad, sir.
[Gregor] Are you prepared
to take our next steps
to bring me from this
time prison into your world?
Yeah, man. Sounds metal.
Excellent. Vikram took my life.
Trapped me.
But now I know
who he loves here.
And where they are.
Where the Library is.
I know how to hurt him.
The way he hurt me.
[laughs maniacally]
[music]