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00:00This year's Halloween celebrations are officially canceled.
00:05What?
00:07That means no decorating the walls or lockers and certainly no costumes.
00:13That is so not fair.
00:15What's not fair is how distracting this holiday is to all of your studies.
00:21But Halloween is the coolest part of the year.
00:24This is not a discussion.
00:26This is the new policy of Bookside Middle.
00:29And my decision is final.
00:36All right, all right, all right.
00:38It's our last Halloween at Bookside Middle and she's ruining it.
00:42It's messed up. How could she?
00:44Oh, dang it. My mom's gonna kill me.
00:47We have to do something.
00:49Do we, though?
00:50I'm just saying, you're in academic probation from the last on your board.
00:59All right, class. Thank you for waiting.
01:09Totally worth it.
01:12This isn't about me. Or you. It's about all of us.
01:16She's punishing us for no reason.
01:19If we let her get away with this, who knows what's next?
01:26Are you sure you want to do this?
01:28Yes, I'm sure.
01:29Our students need to focus on what matters.
01:32Halloween is nothing but a distraction.
01:35Right.
01:37But the kids look forward to Halloween every year.
01:40Some have started planning on a costume contest months ago.
01:45Let me make myself abundantly clear.
01:48There will be no Halloween celebration this year.
01:53Got it?
01:54Got it.
02:11Oh, there you are.
02:12Sorry, Mom. Can't talk. We have a huge project to finish.
02:16Now, wait a second. We need to talk about Halloween.
02:19What about it?
02:20Well, we want you to take Luis out trick-or-treating this year.
02:23Ugh, come on. Really?
02:26Yeah, I can't walk alone in my costume. I need someone to help me.
02:29Then go with Mom and Dad instead of ruining my Halloween.
02:33Well, your father and I are leaving for Palm Springs tomorrow for a conference.
02:36So you and your brother are staying with your abuela while we're gone.
02:39Maybe we should wait in the room.
02:41Tell my parents you don't want to be stuck with my bro either.
02:44He'll ruin the whole night.
02:46Uh, I don't know if he'd ruin it, but...
02:48Don't listen to him. He's just being nice.
02:50Mom, Dad, please don't do this to us.
02:54Uh, this isn't up for discussion.
02:56And you should be grateful we're even letting you go out considering your grades this year.
03:01Ugh, fine. We'll take him.
03:03I got it. We TP Danvers' house. It's a classic prank for a reason.
03:14Uh, I don't know about that. It sounds kind of risky. And isn't vandalism a crime?
03:20I can't be a criminal. I'm only 13. My mom would be so mad if I went to jail.
03:24We won't get caught. We'll go after she's asleep. I heard she lives alone, so it'll be easy.
03:30I was thinking, what if we start a petition instead?
03:36You know, to bring Halloween back. We can get everybody at school to sign it.
03:40Yeah. Danvers will have to say yes to us.
03:43Can I play with you guys?
03:45We're not playing. We're dealing with serious matters. Now get out!
03:52Should I get started on the petition?
03:55Fine. But if this doesn't work, we're doing my TP idea.
04:04I don't know, kids. Principal Danvers really doesn't like Halloween.
04:10It's been an issue ever since you took over as principal this year.
04:12Maybe we should call it off, Rotha.
04:15Stop being such a scaredy cat.
04:17If we get a hundred signatures, you think we'll get her to change her mind?
04:21It's hard to say. There might be a chance...
04:25Perfect. We'll get it done.
04:43We'll get right back.
04:44With that.
04:46It's hard to say, but not to answer it..
04:48We'll get you.
04:50Before we get started on.
04:51Well, let's go see.
04:57We'll get home.
05:06see everyone wants Halloween back that has to be enough to convince oh sorry I got it I got it
05:24I got it like Seb was saying a hundred signatures has to be enough to convince Principal Danvers
05:29right I'll tell you what why don't we bring these to principal Danvers together maybe seeing how
05:37passionate kids are about this will help change your mind I'm gonna be sick oh is he okay he's
05:46fine he does that all the time has nerves of jello very impressive
05:59unfortunately it changes nothing okay well we tried this is totally unfair why can't we celebrate
06:08it makes no sense I thought I made myself clear Halloween is nothing but a distraction
06:15let's do this no decorations but kids can dress up deal
06:19this conversation is over I'm trying to prepare for the superintendent's visit tomorrow
06:30I need you all out of my office now
06:33and shut my door
06:39I'm sorry guys really
06:47so what are we gonna do now
06:52this whole thing sucks I was for sure gonna win the costume contest
07:01that's it Danvers is running the school like a dictator and like all dictators she has to be overthrown
07:12oh what do you mean by overthrown I mean we just strike back you heard what Danvers said she's
07:19meeting with the superintendent her boss tomorrow isn't she oh no I really don't like the sound of this
07:25you know shenanigans make me nauseous if we can make her look bad in front of her boss maybe mr.
07:31Jones will become principal and we'll get Halloween back but how do we make her look bad I think I
07:37have an idea Maddie said your parents just pulled up get yourself I'll FaceTime you later to go for the
07:48deeds cool what's that don't you knock dork you almost made me mess up sorry what do you want when
08:09we go trick-or-treating can we go through Elmwood Pines the kids in my school say they have the best
08:14candy and look we're not actually going sugar-treating together you know that right but mom and that's no
08:19offense but I'm not wasting my Halloween babysitting you once mom and dad are gone you're gonna say
08:25you're sick and I'm gonna go with my friends got it but I just wanted to do you mind I'm trying to
08:32finish this tomorrow's Halloween we have one chance to pull this off okay I just want to go on the record
08:43one last time and say this might be a terrible idea are you serious today's the day we go down in
08:48school history as the ones who saved the school from an evil principal okay that does sound pretty
08:55neat let's do this as you can see our students are thriving the tensions today we gather to mourn the
09:06passing of bookside middle schools favorite holiday Halloween
09:12principal Danvers what is the meaning of this oh nothing they're just really excited about the upcoming play
09:23let's go this way you have to see the new computer
09:28the lab is just this way
09:35there's been a murder
09:37what are you doing call someone for help are you okay are you hurt
09:48who was murdered she did it she murdered Halloween
09:55what is happening at this school
10:02this is totally unacceptable your office right now
10:08I was told the disciplinary issues were over but apparently they're not
10:15I already told you my decision on Halloween is final but it's not fair I've heard just about
10:25enough from you Rosa Halloween is a distraction if you step one more toe out of line I promise
10:32you'll spend months in detention all three of you will out
10:38time for plan T as in TP
10:45sir do you have a moment it's about principal Danvers normally I wouldn't say this but
11:02I'm worried she might not be the right fit for this position
11:06make sure you're good for your grandma okay oh don't worry about us we're gonna have a blast
11:15spending Halloween together are you excited sweetie
11:18yep can't wait and remember your brother is your responsibility while you're out
11:25trick-or-treating tomorrow night don't worry okay and please make sure she has him home by nine o'clock okay mommy
11:30don't worry I will and I will take plenty of pictures
11:34yes come here come here
11:36are your parents cool with you sleeping over at my grandma's tonight
11:47yeah but but what I don't know TP in someone's house is super mean this was the plan we tried
11:55it your way now we're doing it my way but what if we get caught I'm not built to do hard time
12:00Rosa I can't go to prison no one's going to prison Maddie but fine if you do want help I'll just do it
12:07myself okay fine all right I'm in perfect get all the toilet paper you have in the house and meet me and
12:14my grandma's at seven Danvers only lives a few blocks away
12:44hey who are your friends oh this is seven Maddie they're sleeping over tonight my parents said it
12:55was okay really well your parents didn't mention anything about that to me oh no really I'm sorry
13:04grandma they must have forgot it's really important though we're working on a class project together
13:09is it okay if they stay
13:12of course it is there's plenty of room great yes can I play with you guys no
13:21it's go time
13:37are we ready
14:01Rosa I had a bad dream
14:07grandma grandma
14:15Rosa's missing
14:16her
14:33her
14:37Hey, do you guys remember Danvers saying she had a kid?
14:52It's so weird.
14:54I just saw...
14:55Oh no, it's the fuzz.
15:02Oh, my ankle.
15:04Maddie, come back and help us.
15:13What is all this ruckus about?
15:21Why would you kids do something like this to Mrs. Danvers?
15:25Because she deserved it.
15:27She ruined Halloween for the entire school.
15:30You should cut her some slack.
15:31This time of year can't be easy for her.
15:34Huh?
15:35What do you mean?
15:37She's...
15:38We can let him go.
15:39She's not going to press any charges.
15:41Hmm.
15:42Thank the Lord.
15:43Hey, Mrs. Danvers wants you all to come back here tomorrow to clean this big mess you made in her yard.
15:49Or you can deal with me.
15:51Got it?
15:52I'll drive your kids home.
15:57What were you going to say about Mrs. Danvers and Halloween?
16:00Sorry.
16:01Not my story to share, but if you want to know, you can ask Mrs. Danvers tomorrow.
16:06Put the paper in your principal's house, Rosa.
16:12What were you thinking?
16:13We were so worried about you when your brother told us you were missing.
16:17For all we knew you'd have been kidnapped.
16:19And instead, you're out committing petty vandalism?
16:22We are so disappointed in you, Rosa.
16:25How could you rat me out, dork?
16:26I was worried about you.
16:28I thought you were hurt.
16:30No, it's not Luisa's fault that you messed up.
16:33Now you go straight to bed because you have to wake up early
16:36to be at your principal's house by 7 a.m.
16:40And you are going to be at her house
16:42until every last scrap of toilet paper is picked up off her lawn.
16:46And then you come straight home, no trick-or-treating for you.
16:50Ugh!
17:00This is taking forever.
17:04Have some water.
17:06And snacks.
17:06Ooh, candy!
17:09Oh.
17:10I mean, thanks.
17:14We're really sorry about this whole thing, Principal Danvers.
17:19Aren't we, Rosa?
17:24And to be fair, I owe you an apology, too.
17:26I let my issues get in the way of you kids having fun.
17:29It's easy to say that now.
17:31Today's Halloween.
17:32It's already ruined.
17:37It's okay.
17:38She's right.
17:40Why don't the three of you head on home?
17:41I'll let your parents know you did a great job.
17:44Have fun tonight.
17:46Be safe.
17:48We will.
17:53Come on.
17:54When I was redecorating your yard, I saw your son's room.
18:01Does he go to Allen's Cookie Elementary or something?
18:03Maybe my little bro knows him.
18:06Do you really want to know?
18:07This place is so cool.
18:20Whoa, look at this.
18:22This is a replica of my son Dante's room.
18:31Replica?
18:33My therapist thought it might help me process everything.
18:37You see, Halloween was our family's favorite holiday.
18:48Dante loved dressing up.
18:50And his father, he loved seeing him happy.
18:55He always made sure our Halloween decorations were the best in the neighborhood.
19:01Dante loved seeing all the lights at night.
19:04I had to work late one night, the night before Halloween.
19:13By the time I came home, there was a faulty wire in one of the decorations.
19:20The fire started so quickly.
19:23My family likely never even woke up before.
19:26Well, every Halloween since then has been more difficult than the last.
19:39Make sure you appreciate your loved one's kids.
19:43Because one day they might be gone.
19:45I'd give anything to have one more Halloween with my family.
19:57That's no excuse for me to have let my issues affect my job.
20:02That it matters now.
20:04I'll probably be out of a job by the end of the week.
20:07What?
20:08Huh?
20:09What do you mean?
20:11They suspended me last night until the district can decide what to do with me.
20:23I feel awful.
20:25Yeah, it's messed up.
20:27We have to do something for her.
20:29We owe her after what we did.
20:31Okay, but what?
20:32You expect us to let you go trick-or-treating after what you did?
20:39I'm not asking for me.
20:40I'm asking because I'm trying to help someone else.
20:43Two people, actually.
20:53Trick-or-treat!
20:55Sorry.
20:56I don't have any candy.
20:58Then it's a good thing we're not here for that.
21:02Hi.
21:06Hi.
21:07We thought maybe we could make this Halloween better than last year.
21:11Come trick-or-treating with us.
21:15That's so sweet, but I can't.
21:19It's too...
21:19But you have to.
21:21My brother's costume takes two people to operate it.
21:24Trick-or-treat!
21:25Trick-or-treat!
21:31I want to.
21:32Seriously, but...
21:34It's too hard.
21:36I'm really sorry for everything I did these past few days.
21:39I really think Dante and your husband would want you to start enjoying Halloween again.
21:44Please.
21:45Please, please, please, please, please, please!
21:48Come on!
21:49Oh, and we thought you should know.
22:01We started another petition.
22:07It gonna work?
22:08If it doesn't, we'll just TP the superintendent's house.
22:12I'm joking!
22:13I'm joking!
22:13I souhaite.
22:14I'll never connect with you.
22:14I'm so joking!
22:15I'm okay!
22:17I'll never dance here.
22:18Okay.
22:18Bye!
22:19Okay!
22:20Bye!
22:22I'll never miss you again!
22:23I'll never heart a병 this up out for you.
22:29Bye!
22:30Bye!
22:34Bye!
22:35Adieu!
22:36Bye!
22:36Bye!
22:37Bye!
22:38Bye!
22:39Bye!
22:40Bye!
22:40Bye!
22:41Bye!
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