Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life Page #6

and you'll find the answers.

Excuse me?

Uh, excuse me?

Do... do you know where

the scientists' entrance is?

That way.

Okay. Okay.

Thank you.

Excuse me!

Do you know where

the scientists' entrance is?

Thank you.

James, why do you have

to do this to us?

Jeremy and Lizzy?

Dr. Grady.

Pleased to meet you.

You'll have to forgive

my impatience,

But we scientists

are a very curious bunch.

Wait, how did you know

it was us?

Oh, that nice gentleman

over there pointed you out.

I see endangering children's

no longer part of the job.

I can't take the suspense

another moment.

Tell me!

What do you have?

Incredible.

How in the world

did you find it?!

This guy named Oswald.

Old Ozzy is still alive?

Impossible!

No,

Oswald is his grandson.

Oh, well...

well, that's a relief.

For a second, I thought

he built a time machine.

Do you know how?

Jeremy's been trying

for five years.

I told you

to stop telling people!

What? He's a scientist.

Maybe he could help.

Well, between us, I do think it

would be theoretically possible

To go back in time.

As to traveling

to the future,

Now that would be

incredibly difficult.

Huh?

Well, maybe you would understand

better if I show you.

One way to travel to the past

is to look at the stars.

The light that comes from stars

has traveled from very far away.

Never thought of it

as looking into the past.

Yes, you're seeing light as it

appeared 100 years ago,

Not as it looks today.

It might not even exist

anymore.

Wrapping my mind around

that

Just made me think

of 20 more questions.

Well,

I thought it was a headache,

But it might be questions.

Oh, now you see

why I love science!

When I was young

and I pawned the telescope,

I thought I'd know

all the answers by now.

I didn't realize that

for every answer I learn,

Twenty more questions pop up

in its place.

Wait.

No,

it is a headache.

Stop.

Please, go on.

So it's very important

that we not destroy

What makes us curious.

We encourage it.

We... we... we delight in it.

We... we... we keep asking

and wondering

And trying to understand,

but when we stop wondering,

We stop asking questions,

And then there's no point

being here.

There's no point?

Someday when you two are old

and married...

We're not getting married.

At least not to each other.

Well, regardless.

I hope you're still asking

questions when you're my age.

Questions are the key

to everything.

are you sure you don't

wanna put it back together?

Dr. Grady was talking

like it's possible-ish?

It's going to the trash.

You helping or watching?

I need to go

to Coney island.

Because...

To go to where the star

first gave its light

All those years ago.

Talk English.

When my dad turned 13,

That fortune teller told him

his Destiny.

I need to go to the place

where it all started.

Maybe there's a clue there

or something.

Okay. I'm game.

I think this is something

that I need to do on my own.

You're out of your gourd.

I'm coming with you.

No, really.

I mean it.

You gotta respect

the man.

Is that you?

Yes.

Okay.

Oh, no, you don't.

There's nothing to worry about,

fink, and if there is,

I brought this,

just in case.

Hey, Jeremy.

Stop.

Why?

Because people will think

There's something wrong

with you.

there is

something wrong with me,

Jeremy fink!

You should know that

by now!

Where you going?!

Stop.

Jeremy fink's sweat smells

like peanut butter!

Can I see that for a second?

Bingo.

Let's find the old lady.

If she's still alive.

Wait.

I just wanna see

if I feel anything.

Okay.

welcome to

Madame Zaleski House of Palm.

Who would like reading today?

No... ch-ch-ch-ch.

Don't tell me.

I think you are here...

With, um, burning question

of young love.

no.

Shh. Wait, wait.

Don't speak. Don't speak.

You are here today

with...

Question about lost pet.

Dog, cat?

Turtle?

You are siblings

who were separated at birth.

I apologize, I believe

we have the wrong place.

No! Nonsense!

No one comes into Madame Zaleski

House of Palm by mistake!

Bigger forces

have brought you here!

Well, we came looking

for the real Madame Zaleski.

Real?

Madame Zaleski?

What makes you think

I am not real? Touch.

Real.

Very real.

Uh, well, for one thing,

you're too young.

Oh, meow.

Madame Zaleski like you.

You I give reading half price.

You, you pay full.

Look, is there

another Madame Zaleski

That was here

around 30 years ago?

Mmm. Yes.

My great aunt.

She taught me

everything I know.

A shame

what they did to her.

Kick her off boardwalk

after all those years.

And may we ask why?

Why?

For nothing!

They say she tell everyone

same thing.

What did she tell them?

They claim she told

all the women

That they would grow long

fingernails and have good shoes

And all men that they would not

live to see 40th birthday.

Ridiculous!

If she did this...

if she did this, is gift.

Make people live life more full.

This is blessing, no?

What? She told this

to everybody?

Does that mean yes?

Yes.

listen, do you guys

want a reading or what

Because I got a nail appointment

in 20 minutes and I have to go.

that clears up

a lot.

Guess it wasn't his Destiny

to die young.

It was just an accident.

Or a coincidence.

Same thing.

Is it?

I don't know.

I feel like I don't know

anything right now.

Well, even if we don't

find the keys,

At least we learned...

Stuff.

Yeah, I guess that's

what my dad wanted.

Hey, Lizzy?

Yo.

I'm sorry about the thing

I said.

Or I'm sorry for what

I didn't say

Is what I mean.

I've been so busy missing

my dad,

I never stopped to think

about how hard it must be

For you

when your mom left.

I thought it was temporary

and that she'd be back

And everything would be okay.

And then you'd have

your mom again.

I really

never thought about

How hard

it must be for you.

Thank you, Jeremy.

And I'm sorry, too,

About telling anyone

about your dad

Or the time machine.

I was just trying

to help.

Sissy, wake up!

Now, since today will sadly

be our last day together...

Thank you.

What?

In two days, I'll be sailing

to the Florida keys.

So as a reward for

a job well done,

I'd like you to choose

something from my shelves,

And if you wish...

doll, please.

Alright, help yourself.

Yes!

What?

Jeremy,

is there anything you'd like?

Do you by Chance have

any stamps?

Stamps, uh...

Stamps.

I have stamps.

Ha ha!

I meant old stamps.

Oh, what... what kind of stamps

are you looking for?

A 13-cent Hawaiian

issued in 1913.

It's pretty rare.

I don't believe so.

Um...

Letter opener?

Nah, I'm good.

Then may I make

a suggestion?

Uh, sissy said

that you aren't fond

Of traveling outside the two

blocks of your general area?

I'm getting better.

He is, as long

as someone's with him.

His palms don't sweat

anymore.

Well, that's commendable,

'cause turning 13

is a big deal,

And there's a whole world

out there

Ready for you to conquer.

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