Episode 13 - Everything's Coming Up CEJ

## Summary

The Club deals with strange visitors, a newly awake and EXTRA-whiny Paul, and the ramifications of recent events. Well, except for CEJ, who finds that a normal life with totally regular kids his age might be exactly what he needs. Meanwhile, Susan prepares herself to be upstaged and Krashlee, Adam, and Shamanda are left to puzzle out how they all feel about each other.

## Previously On...

Hey everyone, Adam Miller here and, uh, what a week it's been.

So as you remember last time we were dealing with some buses that were on fire. So we kind of had to clean up a mess that, I mean, I guess you could sort of say we caused, but we kind of were solving an even bigger mess by creating a mess. So, one mess plus another mess equals a positive mess.

Well anyways, we were cleaning that up. Miss Wexler was taking care of the assistant principal who had her brain wiped by moi, and of course we had to go take care of Paul. Everyone's least favorite, *not* member of the group. Of course I needed to use my amazing powers of cocooning to help put Paul into a cocoon and help him heal. Apparently, when we weren't looking, Paul, the guy we all hate, took Miss Wexler's phone and texted somebody who was clearly listed as do not text. So, I guess he can't read as well. This guy sucks and we all know it.

In other news, Shamanda wrote me a note that says she's not really into me so...that kind of sucks, but uh, whatever you know, I'm a monster not a baby.

## Plot

### THE LAIR

The story opens up on Paul DeBello, freaking out and calling the Clubmates monsters. CEJ asks why Adam held him back from punching Paul.

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> "Because, man, he's not worth it. Trust me, you could get expelled for starting a fight in school."
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> "I don't go to this school."
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Adam and CEJ huddle in a corner to talk discreetly. Krashlee get's Paul a paper bag to hyperventilate into and tries to reassure him that she is no longer possessed by the Lust Demon. He is very suspicious. Susan tells him that the Lust Demon was killed while he was unconscious, and Paul starts to believe her. Susan informs him that he's been healing in a cocoon that she just happens to have in her infirmary. She tries to hide the fact that Adam is a Moth Man. Paul can tell Susan is hiding something, and this seems to confirm something about her for him.

> "Susan, I didn't believe the boards. I didn't want to, but you're consorting with a Moth Man. It's true, isn't it?" Paul asks her.
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Krashlee sheepishly mentions that it's a rumor she's seen on the boards as well. Susan is not pleased that Krashlee hasn't told her this information. Paul references a 'she' who has been spreading rumors about Susan. Susan flatly tells him that she knows he stole her phone. He counters saying that he was using it to try to get in touch with someone who could help him. Remembering the beating he received at the hands of a possessed Krashlee, Paul is moved to tears.
The boys come back from their sidebar, and Shamanda questions who the rumor spreader is. Paul looks guilty and clams up. Adam casts his mental dominion on Paul and demands the information. Paul is forced to tell them that he has been in contact with someone named Barb Wexler. Everyone turns to Susan, shocked.

> "Wait, what? Say that again?" CEJ questions Paul.
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Susan pours herself a sprite. CEJ punches Paul in the face. Paul reels back and starts crying. Unmoved by Paul's tears, CEJ launches into a speech about why no one feels sorry for him, as he got into monster hunting when explicitly warned against it. CEJ twirls, stumbles, and Adam catches him, lifts him up into the air into a pirouette, CEJ throws his arms up gracefully, and accidentally kicks Adam square in the balls. CEJ is carefully let down, and Adam collapses.

Susan seems overwhelmed by the knowledge that this Barb Wexler is around and spreading rumors about her. Shamanda asks about this other Wexler, and Susan doesn't seem to have an answer for her.

Krashlee tells Adam to ask Paul if he like likes anyone at the moment. Paul casually looks over at Adam and says, "Yeah, Shamanda." Everyone feels very uncomfortable, and Krashlee is disappointed as she has developed a crush on Paul.

Adam tells Paul to take Krashlee out on a 'lovely date'. Paul robotically asks Krashlee out. When Paul snaps out of mental dominion, he realizes that Adam is the Moth Man and he starts to freak out again. Shamanda puts him in a headlock.

Looking at Miss Wexler, Adam asks if it's okay to erase Paul's memory. Susan agrees, only if Adam is more specific about what he erases. When Adam tries again, Paul resists and spits in Adam's face.

> "You're never getting in here again."
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Paul is so angry he slips and reveals that he tried to get into their group because Barb wanted someone on the inside. While he is ranting, Susan walks over to her mirror, fixes her hair and chants Imortata over and over. This summons Imortata, the memory demon. Susan dated Imortata in the late 80s, she jokes that it's why she can't remember any of 1986.

Imortata appears as a two-dimensional black outline, with stars dotting its void like body. It appears to be wearing a tuxedo style suit jacket, with a Henley style shirt, though, it is difficult to really see.

Susan reminds Imortata that it owes her a favor and she wants it to remove the last 24 hours from Paul's memory, and also the time she tripped last week in front of the Club. She offers Imortata a date at Applebee's the following week. Unable to resist, Imortata agrees and removes the memories. Paul passes out, and Imortata removes the offending memory from the club, and also that Susan asked it to be removed, leaving them all surprised at the touch of the demon.

> "Oh my gosh, weird. What a weird feeling for all of us." Susan awkwardly says to the Club.
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Susan and Imortata flirt a little, and then Imortata dissipates and is gone. Needing a moment, Susan gets in the panic room and listens to 'All Coming Back to Me Now' by Celine Dion. She leaves the chest door open, and sits in the trashed room. The LP that she is listening to has been scratched and skips.
CEJ looks at the Club.

> "Hey guys, will you be honest with me?"
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> "Yeah sure."
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> "Did we handle that Paul situation badly?"
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> "Yeah. Very badly."
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CEJ leaves, shuffling out of the room sadly. Unheard by the rest of the Club, Chet is still talking to CEJ and trying to convince him to watch a Mel Brooks movie after having been threatened with Clueless.

Adam leaves, still thinking Shamanda isn't interested in him. Krashlee and Shamanda take Paul home, and Shamanda drops both of them off at Paul's house. Shamanda leaves, sees CEJ with a group of new kids, and she follows him.

### DOWNTOWN HAVERFORD

CEJ is walking down the street, moping. He tries to ignore Chet talking to him, and spots some students from his class at DBMHS. He walks over to Joel and Cynthia. They hit it off and all go to grab ice-cream together. Jeremy, wearing a ghillie suit, has also been there and joins in with the fun chatter. CEJ offers to pay for Cold Stone for everyone. He has a normal afternoon that feels amazing to him. All of his new friends compliment CEJ and tell him how awesome they find him.

As they walk home, CEJ leaves them at the cul-de-sac the three of them live on. He heads back to his aunt Diane's house. As each of the kids goes into their homes they wave goodbye to CEJ. Then, hidden from prying eyes, each turns to look at their bound and gagged parents, whose muffled screams no one can hear.

"Wow. What an absolutely, unimpeachably good day that couldn't be marred by any possible revelations." - CEJ

### THE MILLER'S HOUSE

Adam gets home, and, hearing conversation in the living room, heads toward it. He walks into the room and sees his mom and Chet Gibbons.

> "No! No! What are you doing here?" Adam cries.
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Chet tells him that it isn't what it looks like, and that he is Adam's father. He looks to Diane, imploring her to explain. She starts to tell Adam about how much she wanted him in her life, and how excited she was when she knew she would have him. She tells him how amazing he is, and, growing impatient with Diane's pacing, Chet turns to Adam, and becomes Rider Strong. The Devil.

Diane stares at the Devil, obviously hating him, and she starts to tell Adam about how the Devil is his father. Rider Strong explains that he used Chet Gibbon's form, because Diane liked it. To Diane's surprise, Adam admits that he has met the Devil before, and also reveals that he is a Moth Man. Diane starts to freak out, and ask why Adam hadn't been protected as promised.

The Devil tells Adam about Lailah, and how she is messing with his plans. To get Lailah out of his way, he needs Adam's soul. Adam bargains with his father, and asks that his friends and his mom be kept safe. The Devil agrees. Adam also asks for a reunion special for Boy Meets World. The Devil confides that it's actually something that will be in the works in the future. He even promises Adam a walk on roll.

Adam signs the contract.

He feels an emptiness. His mother tells him that he will get used to it. Adam asks if his father could spend some time with him. The Devil is strangely moved, and they play catch together.

### THE LAIR

Susan is cleaning up the trashed panic room. In between picking things up, she checks her phone. Barb responded to Paul's text with 'k, on my way hun.'.

Annoyed, Susan responds 'Out of control, you wish.' and she signs her name and number. Moments after the text is sent, Susan hears the sound of a beep from the main room of her Lair. The sound of a text being received. Susan crawls out of the panic room and confronts Barb.

They exchange insults and Barb asks if Susan is having any issues with the Devil. This surprises Susan. Barb offers Susan a place in her money making scheme, having a spot for her little sister.

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Barb is selling snake oil products that are supposed to ward off Goonches and Gunches. She also reveals that she had Paul steal magic tomes from Susan's Lair. About half of the spell books are gone.

Demonstrating her new spell casting abilities, Barb gives Susan a grey streak. Susan casts a spell that breaks one of Barb's nails and it will never grow back. Barb creates a permanent tunnel from her *three*-bedroom condo to Susan's Lair.

### DOWNTOWN HAVERFORD

Shamanda follows CEJ as he has fun with his new friends. Feeling comforted that CEJ seems to be making normal friends, she leaves him be. While driving home, Rider Strong appears in her truck. He tells her that he hates to do this to her, but it's time to call her contract due.

> "I thought I had more time!"
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> "Everybody always does."
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## Characters

**Main Cast**

* Rashawn Nadine Scott as Shamanda Felt and Cynthia
* Jeff Murdoch as Adam Miller and Joel
* Erin Rein as Krashlee Grenadine, Jeremy, and Barb Wexler
* Claire Linic as Susan Wexler
* Alan Linic as CEJ
* Tyler Samples as Chet Gibbons, Paul DeBello, Rider Strong, Diane Miller and everyone else

## Introductions

Tyler: Welcome to Mystery County Monster Hunters Club, where we use dice to tell a story of high school hijinks and cryptid conundrums. I'm Tyler Samples your keeper of monsters and mysteries. Let's meet our players.

Rashawn: Hi everybody, I'm Rashawn Nadine Scott and my character is Shamanda Felt, the Crooked, and if I had to go back in time I would do high school again.

Jeff: Hi I'm Jeff Murdoch and my character is Adam Miller, the Monstrous, and the only thing scary about me is the fact that I'm a Moth Man. Which is kind of scary.

Erin: Hi I'm Erin Rein I play Krashlee Grenadine, and I, Erin Rein, also want to know why Ashley started being called Krashlee.

Alan: Hey I'm Alan Linic, and I play CEJ, the hottest guy in school.

Claire: Hi I'm Claire Linic, I play Miss Wexler the Expert monster hunter, and all of my exes live in hexes.

## Notable Quotes

* "I have a problem with conflict." - Krashlee Grenadine
* Nobody here feels sorry for you." - Shamanda Felt to Paul DeBello
* "Well congratulations, Paul. This is what help feels like when you're in the Mystery County Monster Hunters Club." - CEJ
* "Hey Miss Wexler, can I have a sprite? My balls really hurt. Thanks." - Adam Miller
* " I don't care about Krashlee - beyond going on that date tomorrow night which I'm so excited for." - Tyler as Paul DeBello
* "Manipulate my ex? Gladly." - Susan Wexler
* "I guess I don't want a date by manipulation anyway...at least not until I'm a little older." - Krashlee Grenadine
* "I can tell you, you're going to have more opportunities going forward than anybody else in a similar position would get." - Tyler Samples as Rider Strong
* "You sound like every diversity program I ever applied to." - Shamanda Felt

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