Nancy Drew

Who are you?

Hello, I'm Nancy Drew. It's nice to meet you.

May I ask who you are?

-Guess. -All right.

I'm guessing you two are working with Lawrence McNabb...

...the locksmith, he gives you the keys...

...and you're responsible for the recent burglaries.

However, you should know the DA is only interested in McNabb--

You two could make a deal with him.

--And that Charlie the security guard is about to walk through that door.

Hi.

Listen to me. I'll get Pastor Murray to drop the charges...

...if you agree to some kind of counseling.

Anger issues don't just go away.

- I don't need a shrink. -Yeah, you do.

He gets cranky when he hasn't eaten.

I told him, "Go have a snack."

I said, "Before we get here, you better have a snack."

Oh, one summer, we're on Fire Island...

Not with that story again.

Hold on.

What's that?

My sleuth kit.

Flashlight, fountain pen, notebook, magnifying glass, fingerprint powder...

...digital recorder...

...and one of Hannah's lemon bars.

Bess, is Nancy okay?

Are you kidding? She's loving it.

-Here he is. -Nancy?

Hi, Ned.

I had this dream during my nap today...

...you went to California, met that guy on Smallville...

...and you got amnesia...

...and forgot you ever met me, and then I turned into a squirrel.

Anyway, what do you think that means?

Ned, can we talk about this later? I'm just a little busy.

Yeah, sorry. All right, okay.

Not appropriate, Ned.

You take naps?

What's going on? Is she okay?

Hey, now don't worry. I just talked with her. She's doing fine.

Nancy's my best man.

I mean, she would be if she were on the force.

Fine. Therapy.

Great. I'll call the DA back.

I just wanna thank you, Nancy Drew.

I've always heard the nicest things about you...

...the way you solve mysteries and you help people.

Steve? Please don't thank her for turning us in.

I think Crankenstein needs another lemon bar.

I thought the Crankasaurus was extinct.

I don't know about this.

Well, I'm sorry, Cranky Doodle Dandy.

I can't do this.

Gary, we made a deal.

Deals go wrong.

Hey. Where is she? We need her.

You take that side.

Hey, Gary, look.

Hey!

Let's get out of here.

It's Nancy!

Hi, everybody.

Hold it there. Hold it right there.

Hold on, Nancy. We got the fire department here.

That's all right, chief. I'll be down in a jiffy.

Hang on, Nancy.

Are you okay?

I'm fine, Dad. Really.

In the sleuthing business, this kind of thing happens all the time.

It really isn't a big deal.

It is a big deal.

I ran from the courthouse in the middle of that eviction case, which the judge...

...he didn't appreciate.

Where is your car?

Around the corner.

Is now a better time?

Because I wanted to give you this.

Well, your hunch was right on the nose, Nancy.

Just wish you could have clued us in a little earlier.

-Safe as usual. -All right, Nancy, right here.

Hi, Nancy.

-Thank you. -Bye.

Nancy, what are we going to do without you?

It's only for a few months. I'll be back.

The image of your mother. Do you remember her at all?

No.

She was such a lovely woman, so kind and intelligent.

Just like you, Nancy.

-Bye, everybody. -Bye-bye.

So long, Nancy.

Shall we all pray for her safe journey to California?

Sure.

Dear Lord, please watch over Nancy Drew...

...and protect her as she strives to solve mysteries...

...that are beyond the abilities of local law enforcement agencies.

Dad, I'm--

I want you to promise, no more sleuthing, at least while we're in California.

You'll go to school, shopping, spend some time with teenagers.

It's what you're supposed to be doing. Give it a try.

You know, I've always picked cases that help people.

-Others first. -That's right.

But this one is a little different.

If everything goes well, I could start making some real money.

We have enough money, Dad.

I'll be the judge of that, thank you.

At any rate, I'm starting something new. I can't be worried about.

How you doing, John?

Yeah, I'll meet you at the deposition as soon as my train gets in.

Well, we don't have an airport out here.

I wish I was kidding.

This is a terrible development.

What are you gonna do? You have a mystery to solve in la-la land.

I'll figure something out.

I hope.

Ned.

With all the commotion, I didn't get to give you this.

I needed a new compass. The old one's wobbly.

Thank you.

In case I'm not with you on your birthday.

That's so sweet.

I just don't know if I'll get to use it.

Why?

My dad let me choose the house we're gonna live in, so I chose one with--

With a mystery.

But not just any mystery. One of the greatest unsolved cases of all time.

Dehlia Draycott.

The movie actress.

Before your time. Twenty-five years ago...

...at the height of her fame, she disappeared for five months.

Nobody knew where.

And when she came back, she threw a giant party.

She never went downstairs to greet her guests.

She was found floating in the pool.

Dead.

Gee, that sounds like fun.

I know, right?

But I didn't tell my dad about the house and now he's not letting me do any sleuthing.

There was a hostage situation. I can kind of see his point, but...

Hi, Ned. Bye, Ned. Gotta scoot, Nancy.

Mr. Drew. Some pfeffernüsse, just in case...

...and some ginger cupcakes, your favorite.

You're gonna get hungry, I know it.

-Nancy, hold on. -Thank you so much.

-Bye, guys. -See you soon.

-And have a safe train ride, okay? -I'll miss you.

Don't get hurt. Please, you have to keep in contact.

Ned? Don't worry about that guy from Smallville.

-He's not my type. -Nancy.

You have a type?

Chief McGinnis! I just wanna let you know that I'm not sleuthing anymore. Bye.

Nancy Drew not sleuthing anymore? I don't think so.

Hi, this is Carson Drew. I'm running a little late.

Dad? Don't you think people who talk on cell phones miss things?

-Like what, hon? -Like that woman in the street?

Mr. Drew? Nancy?

Yes.

Hi. Thank you so much for not running me over.

I'm Barbara Barbara, of Barbara Barbara Realty.

You're here.

I'm gonna get right out of your way.

How do you love it?

Gorgeous.

Welcome.

It's not exactly what I had in mind, especially given the price.

Well, as I told your daughter on the phone, you do pay a premium for my--

Oh, I am such an oaf.

As you were saying, you pay a premium for history, architectural significance.

I mean, Dad, look at this woodwork.

-Yeah, what she said. -Who's this?

Dehlia Draycott, the great film legend. This was her home.

Didn't your daughter tell you?

We've both been somewhat busy.

Oh, excuse me. Gotta... Yeah.

Hello?

Do you know what? With a little tweaking, you could be adorable.

Thank you?

Yes, you're just a makeover waiting to happen.

I'm gonna give you the name of my stylist.

Oh, come on, let's go upstairs. I can't wait to show you.

Did you hear something?

I suddenly got a chill.

Have a look around, if you want.

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. 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.

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.