Nancy Drew Page #2

Did you hear something?

I suddenly got a chill.

Have a look around, if you want.

DEHLIA:

Don't be afraid.

Please don't be afraid of me.

I'm here to help you.

You don't understand, I want to-

I want to help you.

I love that.

They fall for it every time.

That's a projector.

Oh, it's from one of her old movies.

There are so many booby traps

all over this house.

People get so scared sometimes,

they wet their pants.

Ha, ha. Where's the gift shop?

That's the spirit.

Miss Barbara Barbara, I know I called

asking for a house with a mystery...

...but things have changed, and...

It's complicated,

but we're gonna need a different house.

Honey cheeks.

Read the fine print.

No refunds, no exchanges.

And besides, you know, there's nothing

else available, in your price range.

I'm gonna use the gents',

then run to that deposition.

Watch this.

Something just happened

in the bathroom...

...which I am at a loss to explain.

Ah- The house has a haunted theme.

It's like a theme park.

It's so fun, right, Dad?

No.

Oh, did I mention?

There's a strange caretaker.

He lives in an apartment down the hill.

What's your name?

Leshing. Let me know

if there's anything I can do for you.

Nancy Drew.

Thank you very much.

Leshy?

We need to talk about the lawn.

Dad?

Mr. Leshing?

Someone stole my moccasins

and an important folder.

Mysteries just find you, don't they?

I'm letting the professionals

handle this one.

I'm on hold with the L.A.P.D.

Calling the police to solve a crime.

I like it.

It's been 57 minutes.

They must be having a busy night.

- Yes, I'd like to report a theft.

- I'm fine!

A favorite pair of moccasins

and a Pee Chee folder have been stolen.

Please send an officer over

immediately.

Someone must have told a joke

over at the precinct.

Yeah. That's it.

Because it would be irresponsible...

...for a police department

to laugh at a crime.

You're right.

Dad?

- Hello?

- Leshing, this is Nancy.

I needed to prove your whereabouts.

Go back to sleep.

Someone's in the house.

How did you get here so quickly?

If you're accusing me...

The attic.

How is it possible for someone

to be in the attic...

...and escape

while we're coming up the stairs?

Is there another staircase?

No.

Do you believe in ghosts, Mr. Leshing?

I am a ghost.

The Four Seasons isn't haunted.

What do you say?

Dad, you hate hotels.

Spa treatments.

Room service.

These books must have been Dehlia's.

May I borrow some?

If it were up to me, I wouldn't

let anybody in the house, period.

But you're paying the rent,

so do what you want.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean-

Good night.

I like him.

So turns out there's a mystery

here after all.

Dad, that mystery stuff is so boring

to me now. I've completely moved on.

Mm-hm.

That was really just a phase, you know,

like papier-mch or puppets.

It's over, done, finished,

gone forever.

Got it.

Z, I'm sorry to have vanished

like I did.

I know you have been

looking for me.

Something important

happened last week.

I can't be the Dehlia I was anymore.

I'm writing a new will.

I need to make provisions

for someone else. D.

D is Dehlia, but who's Z?

Who's the "someone else"?

No.

You' re not sleuthing.

No, sirree.

You' re just reading a letter

that happens to be a major clue...

...in a fantastically famous mystery.

That means nothing to you.

You're gonna go to bed

and be reasonable, Nancy.

You're going to a new school.

You're gonna make wonderful friends.

You're a normal teenager.

You really are.

Yeah.

Yes.

The quadratic formula:

Negative-B plus or minus

the square root of B-squared...

...minus four A-C, all over two A.

I only had enough time

for 12 flying buttresses.

But in actuality, there are 26.

Then I'll be brief.

O happy dagger!

Thank you. Please.

This is thy sheath.

There rust, and let me die.

The show is Pippin.

And I just wanted your name.

Hey, baby. How you doing?

- Hi.

- Hello.

Hi, I noticed you were wearing

penny loafers.

Did your podiatrist suggest them

or are you being ironic?

I like old-fashioned things.

Oh, we've noticed.

Penny loafers are practical.

Well, we may be on the brink

of a penny loafer fashion moment...

...or not.

That was awesome.

- Give that cupcake back.

- Shut up.

Come on.

That's a good cupcake.

Principal Fineman, I feel strongly...

...students should be given a more

nutritious alternative in the cafeteria.

Perhaps a salad bar.

A salad bar. T errific idea.

Hi. I think the principal

wants to yell at me or something?

Let's see. Oh, yes.

There may be lead paint in

the shed next to the volleyball courts...

...but I can't be certain until

the lab report comes back.

Lead paint.

That's bad, right?

Very bad.

But there's no need to panic.

Finally, I urge you

to offer a course in CPR.

I noticed it wasn't

part of your curriculum.

I'm certified and I have found

great peace of mind...

...knowing I may

save a life someday.

So hot, so hot, so hot, hot!

Yeah, we know we're hot

Sorry that you're not

We go

Ching, ching, ching, ching

Cha-ching, where's the money?

Cha-ching, where's the money?

Oh, my God!

Corky!

Oh, my God. No, no, no.

No, my brother's choking!

My brother's choking!

Does anyone know CPR?

Does anyone know CPR?

I do. I know CPR.

Excuse me.

Don't worry.

Everything's gonna be okay.

Ah!

Oh, my God.

Oh, you idiot!

You were supposed to kiss her.

Lip-lock. That was the plan.

I'm looking forward to the journey.

And I don't care

if a woman unaccompanied...

...is considered to be shameful.

I've done nothing wrong.

My heart is...

Yes? Your heart is?

Cut.

I'm sorry.

Well, I don't know how much more time.

And action.

I'm looking forward to the journey...

...and I don't care that...

- I feel sick. I need to stop.

Cut.

What are you doing?

I'm sorry.

The door was unlocked.

The shutters had rusted closed,

and the bulbs were all burnt-out.

Oh, leave it on.

I haven't been here

since the night she...

You were here the night she died?

How long did you work for her?

Year I got out of the service,

I went to work at the studio.

They sent me over here

to project a film for her...

...and she asked me to stay

and take care of her, so I did.

That was 1971.

When she disappeared,

did you know where she was?

No.

She never married

and she seemed to be very private...

...but there must have been a-

There must have been a man...

Someone she loved?

Every man who met her

fell in love with her.

It just couldn't be helped.

I just don't know

if she ever felt love herself.

Hi. Yeah, I'm sorry

about the weirdness the other day.

I have to say,

my feelings were a little bruised.

But, thank you, Corky.

An apology is the sign of a gentleman.

Inga roped me into the shenanigans.

She's my sister,

but I also think she might be the devil.

Also, you know, I thought

if you gave me mouth-to-mouth...

...it would be a fantastic way for us

to get to know each other.

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