Chapter 5, Mad Love
begins as Wirt, Gregory and Beatrice go to a beautiful mansion, where inside lives an old man named Quincy Endicott, a tea company tyccoon who is--use a higher term--off his rocker (And I mean it and a very sorrowful AND humorous sense). He believes there is a ghost in his house, and wants it gone, despite that his fear of said ghost can't get him to do so. Plus, he believes the brothers to be his nephews. That's because Beatrice is scamming him in believing so just to dip into his money for a ferry ride to Adelaide.
Meanwhile, Wirt and Bea are searching for money and look into a closet, where they end up trapped. There, they have an chat about dark secrets. Beatrice slips that she used to be a human. She later reveals that previously she threw a rock at a bluebird, and in turn, she and her family were cursed, and were turned into bluebirds for the rest of their lives. (damn) When Wirt reveals his dark secrets in return, they aren't really that bad: He likes to recite poetry to himself at night, plays clarinet, and has a huge crush on a girl. Plus he knows interior design well. (Okay?)
I felt very sorry for Beatrice to have this fate bestowed upon her and her family. Even though throwing a rock at a bird is wrong, it was really cruel for them.
Meanwhile, Greg, Fred and Endicott look around the garden for the ghost. It's later revealed that the ghost that Endicott feared for all these years is actually a woman who is alive and well, and his competitor in the tea business: Marguerite Grey. Their houses were connected because of how huge they are. The two late fall in love, and thank Greg for his good deed in erasing their fears.
At first, there was definitely no way you would not feel sorry for him. You may have thought he needed help and soon, but because of his money and status among the wealthy, and because of the time period this series takes place in he can't get. And despite the more funny things he did here, it makes me feel guilty for laughing. But then things turned right around for the better by the end. Despite the bragging of his money, Endicott is a very nice guy, sweet and generous.
Also, it was very unfair for the three to steal money from him by posing as family. I know they need a ride
Next up, Chapter 6: Lullaby in Frogland
Wirt, Greg and Beatrice are taking a ride on a steamboat populated by frogs. The stepbrothers are happy to be closer to seeing Adelaide, and close to going home again. But because of one minor mistake (Greg's frog George has no clothes) the heroes are chased by security and end up hiding in Wirt's coaty-capey-thing (Greg is masked by a drum) to avoid being arrested. They end up playing in a band, with Wirh doing well playing bassoon, Greg playing his drum-face and his frog singing. That's cool. Finally, they get off the boat, into mud (the frogs are hibernating) and later, Bea goes to find Adelaide a little early. Wirt and Greg follow her. Things may have seemed well...
Only to reveal that Adelaide is a crazy old bitch (pardon my language) who wants to use Wirt and Greg as slaves, with the two believing that Beatrice was using their friendship for her benefit.
I've never felt so heartbroken. All when Wirt and Betrice were beginning to become friends, Adelaide happened. And speaking of Adelaide, that was shocking. Tricking the brothers to believing that she was a nice lady, when she wanted them to cater her every whim no reason, all in exchange for Bea to become human again. That's just painful. And just like that another two chapters end, leaving us with bad tastes in our mouths, and more eager to wonder what happens tomorrow when Wirt and Greg go closer Into the Unknown.
Random Thoughts time:
Chapter 5:
--Endicott brags about his money more than every modern-day rapper combined.
--I like Fred the Horse. Mostly because his voice is very familiar to me.
--Ha, Unkie. Greg is such a sweetie.
--Sure, Wirt. Ask the ONLY OTHER PERSON in a locked closet, if she is still there. (Now I see what Bea puts up with)
--Is it just me, or is Wirt just a nerd?
--Two compititors in love. Isn't that sweet?
Chapter 6:
--As funny as that sounded, and even though Greg was a little foolish for throwing the money in a fountain earlier, Wirt putting blame on Greg wasn't cool in the slightest.
--Greg with a drum on his face is my new spirit animal.
--That moment when the officers and waiter stepped on the tadpoles (BABIES) really grossed me out. That was just (gagging)
--I now hate Adelaide.
--And my big love for Beatrice has gone back to huge like. And yet I still feel sorry for her.
Well, that's it for now. tune in at the same time tomorrow for Chapters 7 & 8, The Ringing of the Bell and Babes in the Woods.
Goodnight!
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