♬ 19 - Adam Up

Adam, Bree, Chase and Leo are in the lab. They are completing a training on a virtual training platform.


The simulation ends and they remove the glasses "Great job, guys. You just took out an entire unit of virtual cyborgs" Leo says, Eddy appears "I think it's sad that you have to invent people to play with you." Eddy says, Chase rolls his eyes.

"All right Leo, I'm off the clock. Let's get outta here." Adam says "Whoa whoa whoa! Just 'cause Mr. Davenport's away doesn't mean we stop training." Chase says, Leo and Adam groan.

"How do you think I feel? I'm missing a four-hour documentary on the history of the Printing Press." Chase says "But Leo and I were gonna play human bull's-eye bounce... don't worry, it's way more dangerous than it sounds." Adam says.

Chase frowns "Human bull's-eye bounce. Is there any way you can get a good enough bounce to land in the emergency room? 'Cause that would save us a lot of time." Chase says "Nope. He's right, Adam. As much as I enjoy watching you get hurt and..." Bree chuckles "I really...we have to train." Bree says.

"Oh, come on! The adults are away! If we don't take advantage by doing something destructive, we're no better than... Chase." Leo says, Chase glares at him.

"I'm sorry, but unless he can be in two places at once, he's training. Come on, let's get the bo staffs." Chase says "Oh man, I never get to do what I want. It's not fair." Adam complain.

"Aww. Are all of your cool bionic abilities and top secret missions getting you down?" Bree pretends pity "Thanks Bree. I knew you'd understand." Adam smiles, Bree and Chase leave.

"Sorry, buddy." Adam tells Leo "Too bad you can't be in two places at once." Leo says "Well, now he can! 'Cause it's time to play "Eddy's Will It Or Will It Not Blow Up In Your Face"" Eddy says.

Leo and Adam smile, Eddy shows the items on the screen "A riding mower, a set of barbecue utensils, or a cellular duplicator." Eddy says "Ooh, I really want to ride something on grass! But I do love the grill." Adam says.

Adam and Leo whisper a decision "Eddy, we're gonna go with the cellular duplicator!" Leo says.

Eddy makes a beeping sound "Good choice! This lovely state-of-the-art device scans human DNA and creates a lifelike double using synthetic bioplasma!" Eddy says.

"Too complicated. Go for the riding mower." Adam says "No. This is how we can make two of you. It makes a non-human twin out of a human." Leo says.

"That's right. But be careful, it's not fully tested so there's a small chance it could go horribly wrong.Eddy says enthusiastically "Then, why are you telling us to use it?" Leo asks "There's a small chance it could go horribly wrong." Eddy says again with enthusiasticaly.

"I'll give it a shot. Where is it?" Adam asks "I'll give you a hint." Eddy says he makes another beeping sound, and a light turns on on a table with the duplicator.

"How does it work?" Leo says "It just needs a sample of your DNA." Eddy says "Ooh, I got this." Adam spits in the duplicator which swings into action, Leo makes a disgusted face.

"You know, you could've just put a hair in there, right?" Leo says "Ew, that'd be gross." Adam says, the duplicator drops synthetic bioplasma, Leo and Adam look at It on the floor.

"Aww, look. It has my eyes." Adam says, a Duplicate Adam is formed from the bioplasma "Whoa!" Adam says "Awesome." Adam raises his hand, and so does Duplicate Adam.

They raise their other hands, turn around and shake their butts, Leo looks at them frustrated "This may have been a big mistake." Leo says.

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At school Chase and McKayla are talking down the stairs.

"You have no idea how hard it is to train with Adam, he never listens to me" Chase complains "If it makes you feel better he doesn't listen to anyone" McKayla says as they stop before the next batch of steps of the sairs.

"He's such a baby" Chase rolls his eyes "I understand, older brothers are all the same" McKayla stops next to him, both with their arms loose at their sides, Chase suddenly feels her fingertips touch his hand.

Chase intends not to have noticed it and starts to go down the first step of the staircase next to her, bringing his hand closer to hers. As they go down the next step of the staircase, McKayla begins to intertwine her fingers with Chase's.

On the fourth step of the stairs, Chase holds her hand more firmly with a discreet smile on his face, McKayla comes closer to him and caresses his hand with her thumb, they both start to blush brightly.

They start walking down the school hallway holding hands, until Bree walks from her locker to them "Hi guys! how are you doing?!" Bree says with a smirk, pointing at the two after seeing them holding hands.

Chase takes a deep breath, getting nervous, McKayla holds his hand tighter to make sure he doesn't say "I'm great, how about you?" McKayla says gently to Bree, trying not to make a big deal out of holding hands with Chase so as not to make him more nervous.

Even though she feels her face boil with nervousness but at the same time it's a good feeling, Chase sighs "Y-yeah, we're fine" Chase says trying to control his nervousness he adjusts his hand on hers.

Bree tries to contain her smile "I just got out of chemistry class and got a F, I'm telling you that teacher doesn't like me" Bree says as she walks with them down the hall, they both laugh lightly.

Principal Perry walks in and goes to them "Hansel and Gretel and Sweets House." Perry says, they frown "My niece is visiting from.... um... wherever she lives, and I'mma assign you two to be chaperones for a couple of days." Perry says.

They look at each other "Oh, uh... well, see, I can't." Chase scratches the back of his head "yeah I...think I already have plans" McKayla shrugs "We are so sorry." Bree says "... 'Cause I gotta be..." Chase says.

"Oh, that's so cute. You think you have a choice. Ha ha ha ha ha!" Perry laughs "But why would you need us to show her around? You can't stand us." Bree says "Oh, you've notice." Perry says flattered.

"Look, my niece's sweetness and... if she hangs around the cool kids, they'll corrupt her. That's why she's hanging with you. If it's unclear, let me spell it out: you're not cool." Perry says "Same for you" McKayla says, Perry galres at her.

"You've never heard the phrase treat others how you want to be treated...this is just a sample" McKayla says, Chase chuckles and strokes her hand with his thumb.

Kerry, Kerry's niece walk in "Hi, aunt Terry" Kerry says sweetly.

"Kerry, darling. This is uhh... give me a second... Kevvvinnn... Suzzzzannnn...Maaaarrryyy..." Perry tries to remember their names "Bree, Chase and McKayla" Bree says "No one really cares" Perry chuckles.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Kerry Perry." Kerry greets them "Thanks for showing me around. I hope it's not too much of a bother." Kerry says "Of course not, it would be a pleasure" McKayla says gently, Chase looks at her confused that she's the only one who doesn't seem uncomfortable with this.

"Yeah, We are happy to be forced to help." Bree rolls her eyes "Great. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm headed to the chem lab to sear off a wart." Perry leaves.

"Bye, aunt Terry! Hee hee!" Kerry says document and then turns to them with an angry look "Here's the deal, ladies" Kerry says, the three of them frown.

"I'm skipping school and hitting the mall. And when I get there, I'm gonna plant a dead fly in my burrito and eat for free." Kerry says "Sorry, but as your chaperone..."Shut it, squat-mug!" Kerry interrupts Chase who makes a scared face.

"Little elves called...they want you back at the tree to make cookies." Kerry says, McKayla gently takes his arm to comfort him and Chase feels goosebumps from his arm to the back of his neck, he looks at her and gives a shy smile.

"Umm... you can't talk to us like that." Bree says "Ha! Just did, boy hips! I'm outta here." Kerry says "You can't just go." Chase says "Yeah. What are we supposed to tell your aunt? Besides the fact that she should round up some bail money." Bree chuckles and Kerry throws Bree's books on the floor.

"Tell her I was with you three nimrods all day! And, you better do my homework, or else you'll get this.." Kerry says turns around and pretends to cry "Aunt Terry! They were so mean to me! Make them pay! Make them pay!" Kerry says in fake tearful tone

"that's ridiculous" McKayla says "Do you doubt it? You want to see it with your own eyes huh!" Kerry says "Uh i don't mind to, that doesn't scare me because it's ridiculous!" McKayla says, Kerry takes a step towards her "Ah Ah, it's okay, She doesn't mean it" Chase chuckels

*So we're good?" Kerry asks the three look at each other in silence "Later, peeps." Kerry leaves "Okay, she is definitely a Perry" Chase says "Even the way they walk is the same," McKayla says.

Chase takes a deep breath "Yeah well, unfortunately she's already gone. But do you know what we can do to pass the time until she comes back?...walk calmly through the halls" Chase says anxiously but gently, as he holds McKayla's hand firmly but comfortably, McKayla frowns with a smile.

He wants to preserve these moments as much as possible "let's go" Chase says and starts walking, McKayla chuckles and holds him by holding his hand gently, She can't find words to express what he makes her feel so she just stays silent and smiles.

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Bree, Chase and McKayla are handing homework to Kerry.

"Math homework, chemistry homework, history homework." Chase says handing over the sheets "slide work for physical education" McKayla hands her a flash drive "And, here's your art project. Don't expect an A." Bree hands her a poster "Don't expect a thank you." Kerry says.

"Now give me twenty bucks." Kerry says "For what?!" Bree asks "Milkshakes for me and my girls." Kerry steals money out of Bree's purse Fork it over, princess!" Karry says "What?" Bree says

Chase chuckles;"You just got a shakedown by a pre-teen!" Chase says "I'm thirteen, bum-sweat!" Kerry says "Were you raised by a gang of bikers?" Chase says "Hey, I know some bikers nicer than her" McKayla says.

"That's it. We are done with this." Bree says impatiently and they walk up to Principal Perry

"Principal Perry, we need to have a little discussion about your niece." Bree says "We sure do. She loves you guys." Perry says "I didn't expect that" McKayla says "What?! That's impossible." Chase says.

"I know. I find you repulsive. Thanks for watching Kerry. This morning, I got to spend an extra hour at the dog track!" Perry says "Okay, that's great. But we...""So now I need you to watch her tonight. I'm playing flag football with the sheriffs." Perry says.

"And how do you get to play flag football with the sheriffs?" Chase asks "Go to enough highway wrecks with free pizza and they'll let you in." Perry says.

"I don't understand, why did you agree to take care of your niece if you didn't have space in your schedule to take care of her?" McKayla says "Don't stick your nose in my business, Goose Lake!" Perry says "The musical is Swan Lake but okay" McKayla says to herself .

"If you watch Kerry, I might just forget about the detention days you you've accrued." Perry says "What detention days?" Bree says "You mouthin' off? You just got detention!" Perry laugh "What?! You can't do that!" Bree says "Just did, Sally sideburns!" Perry says.

"Well, i don't know about you but I was in detention anyway" McKayla says, Bree shakes her head "That is it. We are done watch "Can you just give us one second please?" Chase interrupts Bree and takes her away from Perry.

"Look, okay. The girl is a nightmare but if we do this, we might get on Principal Perry's good side." Chase tells Bree "The woman has many sides. None of them are good." Bree says "Honestly, something tells me there's no other choice" McKayla says, Bree sighs. "Fine, I'll do it." Bree says.

They walk up to Perry "We've discussed it, and Kerry is more than welcome to come over tonight." Chase says "There you go again....acting like you have a choice." Perry pinches Chase's cheek "told ya!" McKayla says.

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Kerry has arrived at Davenport's house, with Bree, Chase and McKayla in the living room.


"Bye, aunt Terry! Love you!" Kerry says sweetly, the car drives away, Kerry returns being mean "Ohh. Her car is disgusting. I don't know where the kitty litter ends and the cookie crumbs begin!" Kerry says "I say the same thing about my brother's room" McKayla says "I didn't know you had a cat" Bree says "we don't" McKayla says with disgust.

"All right, Kerry. You're on our turf now. So we're not gonna put off with you bossing us around." Bree says "I'm not staying with you losers. I'm going to the skate park to throw marbles in the half pipe and then sell ice packs in the parking lot." Kerry says

"That is pure evil." Chase says "You call it evil? I call it a lucrative side business." Kerry says, her cell phone beeps "Oh, my taxi's here. Don't wait up." Kerry says, she leaves.

"Okay I'll go after her" McKayla says leaving "Aren't you going with her?" Bree at "Oh, Aren't you going with her?!" Chase says "Fine, let's go!" Bree says when, Leo rushes in "Hey. Hey, guys! Um... we have a serious problem with Adam." Leo says

Chase laughs "You'll have to be more specific." Chase says "Yes. There are five of him." Leo says, Chase frowns "What are you talking about?" Bree asks "We made duplicates." Leo says "What?" Chase says.

"Hey, guys." Adam walks in "Adam, what are you doing up here? You're supposed to be downstairs watching the other Adams." Leo says.

"Hello? They're our guests. It would be rude not to offer them drinks. "Two waters, 1 OJ, an one berry-infused decaf green tea, soy milk on the side". One of me is very high-maintenance." Adam reads a note in his hand.

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In the Lab. Three Duplicate Adams are playing paper-rock-scissors. They all choose scissors, sigh and try again. They all choose paper "Ohh! That's twenty in a row!" Duplicate Adam. Says, all present Duplicate Adams sigh.

Adam, Bree, Chase and Leo walk in "More Adams? We will never be able to air this place out." Bree says "See, guys? There's nothing to worry about. They're all here." Adam says.

"I thought you said there were four duplicates." Chase says "Yeah," Adam counts Duplicate Adams "one, two, three" Adam has run out of Duplicate Adams and counts himself as the fourth one "four. Uh oh." Adam says

"Just go track down the missing Adam. I'll keep an eye on them and find a way to reverse the duplication process. Where's the duplicator?" Chase says "Well, there's a shard of it underneath your shoes." Leo says, Chase looks at the ground scared and then looks back at Leo.

"You broke the duplicator!?" Chase says "Hey, that thing was squirting out an Adam every ten seconds. What did you want me to do?" Leo says dramatically.

"Just go find the missing Adam!" Chase says, Adam, Bree and Leo walk out, Duplicate Adam get up and go to Chase "Um, we were told there would be beverages." Duplicate Adam says, Chase glares at him.

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In the living room, Adam and Chase are looking for duplicate Adams, Adam looks under the cushions.

"Do you really think that your duplicate would be hiding under the cushions?" Chase says "Oh, he's definitely been there. My couch cookies are gone." Adam says.

"I figured out how to get rid of the duplicates. When an electrical current flows through them, they vaporize. I already used this to zap three of them downstairs. Now, we just have to find the one last Adam that got away." Chase says

Bree walks in with a duplicate Adam, "Found him." Bree says, Leo walks in from the hallway of the house with a duplicate Adam "Found him." Leo says, McKayla walks through the front door with her duplicate Adam "I didn't find Kerry but I found Adam" McKayla says.

Everyone's eyes widen, at all these events happening at the same time "M-McKayla!" Bree says scared "What's going on?!" McKayla says scared to see so many Adams, Chase runs to her "Long story short, Leo duplicated Adam with a duplicator that my father invented" Chase says quickly "Uh...oh okay" McKayla says trying to assimilate that normally.

"Uh and are you okay with this?" Leo asks worriedly, Chase looks at McKayla worriedly, she quickly looks at him "Yeah yeah, I mean your dad is a genius, is Easy believe he invented that...And it's also really cool" McKayla says, Chase takes a deep breath.

Bree and Leo look at each other strangely, not understanding how she was so calm about this, And why is Chase so calm about it. "Guys, what is going on? There was only supposed to be one Adam left." Chase says

The elevator opens "Hi, everyone... those guys look just like us, you're wearing what I'm wearing....." Duplicate Adam says, they look into the kitchen where they see 15 more Duplicate Adams.

"okay it's not so cool anymore now it's just disturbing" McKayla says "No. No. I cannot handle this many Adams. The WORLD cannot handle this many Adams. This is Armageddon!" Bree says desperately.

"It doesn't make any sense. If there's one thing I'm good at, it's breaking things and I definitely broke that duplicator." Leo says, Eddy appears "Well, did I not mention that the duplicates can multiply on their own? They just had to learn how. And guess what, I taught them." Eddy says.

Principal Perry knock on the door "Yoo-hoo. Anybody home?" Perry says "Oh boy!" McKayla says "Guys, that's Principal Perry." Chase says "Great. So now there are eighteen Adams walking around and no Kerry." Bree says "Let's give her one of them then" McKayla says trying to lighten the mood, Bree galres at her.

"Shhh. Let's just pretend we're not here." Chase says and everyone stays silent "I heard that. You don't think my parents tried that on me at Christmas? Kerry? Are you okay?" Perry knocks on door "Open up!" Perrys says.

Chase goes to the door "Everything's fine! We just need a second." Chase says nervously "what do you think is going to happen in a second?!" McKayla says "Shhh!" Chase say

"Listen up, little pigs: I've got a welding torch and a battering ram in my trunk. This could go easy or this could go hard." Perry says, while Chase zaps 17 Duplicate Adams "That's only seventeen. There's one left. Where is he?" Chase says.

McKayla looks at Chase thoughtfully for a moment "What?" Chase says "No, nothing" McKayla scratches the back of her head, she kind of never saw Chase's mission mode, she couldn't explain it but it just hit different.

"Where's the missing Adam?" Chase says "I don't know." Bree says.

"LOOK OUT BELOOOOOOW!" Perry screams as she shimmy down the house's chimney "Did you just shimmy down the chimney?" Leo asks "It's okay. I'm a professional. Used to be a chimneysweep back in the nineties. I learned the hard way not to wear a skirt..." Perry says, everyone frowns

"Now, where's my niece?" Perry asks covered in chimney flue "Uh, she's just getting her things together. She'll be out any minute." Bree says

A Duplicate Adam walks in "Hey, guys." Duplicate Adam says "Adam?!" Chase says scared "What's going on? Why are there two of you?" Perry asks seeing the two Adams "You must've got some soot on your glasses." Chase says.

"Yes, if you allow me, I'll clean this up for ya!" McKayla says taking off Perry's glasses and taking her to the kitchen, Leo goes with them "Hey! Maybe, we can have a snack. Would you like a celery stick?" Leo says opening the refrigerator door "What do you think? Point me to your premium meats." Perry says.

"Hurry up and zap them." Bree tells Chase "All right. Which one of you is the real Adam?" Chase asks "I am." Both Adams say.

"What are you waiting for? Just zap 'em both." Bree says "I can't. If I zap the real Adam, the jolt of electricity will fry his bionic infrastructure." Chase says 'Well, you gotta zap one of 'em." Bree says

"Hurry up before Perry sees!" Bree says "Your tartar sauce is expired! Can I have it?" Perry says with his head in the fridge, Leo looks at them "I think you're good." Leo says, as McKayla cleans Perry's glasses in the sink, Leo frowns at her "Are you actually cleaning her glasses?!" Leo asks "Uh of course! I told her i was going to do so!" McKayla says.

"All right, whichever of you is the real Adam, show me what you've got." Chase says handing the zapper to Bree "You asked for it." Adam goes to him "Wait. No...no! No! No! No!" Chase says and Adam throws Chase across the room, Bree zaps the Duplicate Adam.

"Uh, remember, next time I come over, I like my salami spicy." Perry says putting a salami on the table, McKayla gives her the glasses "I bet they've never been so clean huh?" McKayla says proudly, Leo frowns at her "Yeah but I'm not going to give you money for that. Now, where is Kerry?" Perry says.

They start making up speeches but they are saved by Kerry entering the house.

"Kerry!" Perry says "Aunt Terry! You're here! I was just taking a stroll on their lovely grounds, and... I must have gotten lost." Kerry says sweetly "So, you're okay?" Perry asks "Okay? These guys have been wonderful to me." Kerry hugs Bree, Chase and McKayla.

"I'm just sad I'm not gonna get to hang with them anymore." Kerry says "Well, then I have some good news. I'm enrolling you at Mission Creek so then you'll get to spend every day with... Steee... Duu....and Jaaa..." Perry says

"Bree, Chase and McKayla!" Bree says, Perry chuckles "Yeah, I still don't care." Perry says.

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The next day at school, Chase and McKayla were at a table in the cafeteria studying.

Chase sighs thoughtfully and McKayla writes in her notebook, resting one of her hands on the books on the table, Chase stares at McKayla's hand on the books, he closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.

"M-Mack?" Chase says nervously "Yeah!?" McKayla says "Is it okay if I, can I...hold your hand again?" Chase asks with his eyes finally meeting hers, he feels butterflies in his stomach but his response to this is a gentle smile.

McKayla smiles "Yeah sure..." McKayla says opening her hand waiting for him to take it, Chase breathes out with a smile and holds her hand, sliding his hand gently into hers, McKayla feels his soft skin touch her hand and she bites her lip to avoid an exaggerated smile.

She swallows hard "Uh...you know...you have all the freedom to whenever you want...hold my hand...and stuff" McKayla says looking into his eyes and starting to blush.

Chase frowns slightly "A-and stuff?" Chase asks, McKayla closes her mouth remaining silent "you mean like...hug you?" Chase blushes.

McKayla goes back to reading the book still holding his hand "Yeah. That's what I was thinking" McKayla says, without looking at him, Chase has a feeling that's not what she was thinking, because that's not what he was thinking either.

He looks at their hands, and although in the eyes of others it isn't much, he strangely felt complete just by holding her hand, at that moment he felt as if they didn't need anything else, just her hand in his.


McKayla feels an inexplicable comfort when holding his hand, that she feels like she never wants to let go, that if she could she would just stay there forever just enjoying his touch on her hand.

The two look at their joined hands and then at each other, giving a shy smile and returning to what they were doing.

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