In Your Dreams

One, two, three

My baby don't mess around Because she loves me so

And this I know to sho...

Okay, the key to my world-famous French toast,

you put cinnamon right into the batter.

Got it.

Wait, what's "bladder"?

"Batter" is a mix of milk and eggs.

Tastes kinda fishy.

Boop!

Ooh, Stevie, I got a big one.

Oh, Stevie, look, look!

No! No tickling!

Fish tickles!

I mean, come on. We're like one of those happy families

you see at the beginning of a disaster movie.

Everything is perfect.

Until... the disaster.

- Oh, what's wrong, honey? - Huh?

Okay, so I'm not blaming my little brother here,

but he definitely didn't make life easier.

- Paci. He needs his paci. - Oh! Huh?

Oh, I should probably tell you. This is a dream.

- Help me find the one he likes. - He has a preference?

Yes, the blue handle.

They're all blue.

It's the one that sounds like a bad birthday clown.

I charge extra for balloon animals.

Hi-ya!

They say dreams are the mind's way

of trying to fix your problems in the real world.

The perfect cartwheel.

I'm just so proud.

Yah! Whoa! Hi-yah!

And fixing things is kinda my thing.

Got it!

It's not the paci. He probably wants...

But, lately, all my dreams...

...keep turning into nightmares.

Okay, it's not the stuffy. Maybe he's hungry?

Honey, did you forget to pay the house bill?

- I thought you paid it. - You said you would.

No, no, I said I could, but then I figured you would, so I didn't.

Michael!

Mom! Dad!

Maybe they're trying to tell me something.

Or maybe...

it's just a dream.

Shoot.

Okay, careful, I'll get the broom.

No, Jenn, I got it.

No, I got it.

Giant hot dog, don't eat me.

I know things are tight, but we're getting by.

As soon as I finish the album...

It's... It's been two years.

I could've finished it

if my lead singer didn't just give up on me.

I didn't give up on you, Michael.

I believe in you.

I... I really do.

But things are different now.

Something's gotta change.

Change?

What does that mean?

All parents argue. It's not a big deal.

Right?

Maybe they just need to remember how great things used to be.

Don't worry about me Yeah, I'll be fine

I read enough books for seven lives

I know that I'll make it out okay

I'm dancing my way through every day

'Cause I...

Eww!

Elliot!

Oh, my God, this is just so gross.

Could you not leave a trail of rancid meat festering on the floor?

But how else is Baloney Tony gonna find his way home?

He's a stuffed animal!

I miss you, Baloney Tony.

Wherever you are.

Morning, Bear, Bear Jr., Barely There.

Frank.

Ooh!

Every night, I sleep to dream...

Of you and me

Hey! Wanna see a magic trick?

Why do you have to be so annoying?

Open the note, Stevie.

"Stevie will say, 'Why do you have to be so...'" Okay, we're done here.

Ta-da!

Still annoying.

Well, thank you. Can I help?

No, no, no. It's okay. This has to be perfect.

Come on! Dad taught me to cook French toast too.

I can flip 'em.

Give it back! You're gonna ruin it.

Oh! Elliot!

I mean it. Give it back!

Oh, no!

- Not my fault. - Elliot!

I've got an idea.

How about you do some real magic and make yourself disappear?

A disappearing act.

Whoa!

Can you remember when we were young?

Oh, hey, sweetheart. You're up early.

Yeah, Mom made you breakfast.

Seriously?

Knock, knock.

Oh, good. You've come to save me. Okay, quick.

Name a letter from A to F.

I can't grade your students' papers.

Come on. Just one?

I mean, this 12-year-old thinks Prince is overrated.

Oh.

Automatic fail.

Hey, it says, "Take a break."

'Cause Dad made you breakfast.

Seriously?

Famous French toast.

Just like old times, huh?

Yeah. Just like old times.

Hey, where's Elliot?

Oh, I don't know.

Where could he be? It's like he just...

Disappeared!

Ha-ha! Elliot the Extraordinary strikes again!

Elliot.

Hey, guys, while we're all together,

something came up,

and I'm headed out of town super early tomorrow.

You're leaving?

Well, the university in Duluth is looking for an associate professor,

which is, you know, kind of a big step up.

But I thought I'd check it out and go see Grandma while I'm there.

But it's so far away, and Dad hates Duluth.

What? No, no, I love any town that has "Dull" right there in the name.

I'm kidding. I'm kidding. It's great!

Oh, no. That's Dad's fake smile.

You can tell by the way his eyes get weird.

See? Looks like a dead possum.

And while Mom's in Duluth,

you guys are getting an all-access pass

to a VIP named D-A-D.

And I've got prime seats lined up at Polly's Pizzeria!

Yes!

Polly's Pizzeria A place for family fun

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

You're definitely in charge while I'm gone.

Are you and Dad okay?

- Is this about money? - What?

I... I could get a job. I could babysit. Or work at the mall.

I could buy a fake ID on the dark web to subvert child labor laws...

Oh, Stevie, Stevie. It's just an interview.

I mean, it doesn't mean it's happening. They might not even want me.

I mean, have you seen my serious interview face?

Okay?

Oh, and while I'm gone, can you help Elliot find a book for his report?

And nothing about bodily functions or pirates.

Or the bodily functions of pirates.

Yeah.

Sure.

It's just an interview. Mom and Dad'll figure this out.

What if they don't?

No, no, no, it's gonna be fine. Fine, fine, fine!

Be cool.

Hey, Stevie!

You're supposed to help me find a book for my report.

Oh, yeah, 'cause there's nothing more important than that.

It's cool. I've got a solid C in that class anyway.

Elliot.

You can't bring home a C.

I can if I apply myself.

Classics. You gotta stick with the classics.

Teachers eat that stuff up.

Got it.

Ooh!

Flying bed. Classic.

Cowboys! Classic.

Fists of Dynamite? Class...

Oh, wait. It's a metaphor?

Call me when your fists actually explode.

No.

Nope.

No way!

A poster for Mom and Dad's first show!

Elliot, check this out. Elliot?

Welcome to Shiver Me Thrifters...

...where your trash is our treasure.

Can I help you plunder your way to big, big savings?

All good hair.

I mean, here. Sorry. I'm just looking for a boy.

Brother! Boy. My brother, he's a boy.

Obviously.

Anyways, you have been a huge help.

Love you. I mean, thank you. Oh!

I'm fine.

Whoa.

Ladies and gentlemen,