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3-3: Bakerix

Scene: ZZZM room. Marinette is watching the news on her computer while knitting a sweater. Zane is writing a song, Zeke is playing with Ziggy, Zaria is listening to music in bed.

Nadja Chamack: Don't be bemused, it's just the news. The mayor of Paris will be unveiling the Startrain, right here at the Gare du Nord train station. This ultra-modern train will travel between France and the UK at record speeds, faster than flying by plane!

Tikki: But how is the train going across the sea between France and the UK?

Zane: Well, there's a tunnel under the English Channel, Tikki.

Tikki: Did a superhero do that?

Zaria: (laughs) No, just regular men with machines.

Tikki: I can't believe how many inventions humans have made since I last had an owner.

Marinette: There's no stopping progress, Tikki.

Tikki: There's no stopping you, either. This is gonna be a wonderful sweater!

Marinette: It's a tradition, you know. I always knit my dad a sweater every year for his birthday, so I wanna do something extra special for him this time around, but I couldn't think of anything.

Tikki: I'm sure you'll come up with a perfect idea. You always do.

Marinette: I'd better think of it now, 'cause his birthday is today!

Scene: Living room. Sabine is on the phone with Rolland while Marinette walks down the stairs.

Sabine: Oh, come on now! It really is a shame, Rolland! It's your son's 40th birthday today! (Marinette gets an apple from the refrigerator and bites it.) And, uh, I know how much Tom would love it if you- (Rolland hangs up and Sabine gasps) Oh...

Marinette: Is that grandpa again?

Sabine: Yes.

Marinette: So he's definitely not coming, then?

Sabine: I did everything I could. It would've made your dad so happy. He doesn't talk very openly about his feelings, but I know he's sad that he doesn't see his own father anymore. It's a shame.

Marinette: I'd really like to meet him someday, too.

Sabine: He hasn't left his home or seen a single person for over 20 years!

Marinette: I know, but why not?

Sabine: Uh, he's a little old fashioned in his ways. He's not exactly what you call "modern."

Marinette: But what happened 20 years ago?
Sabine: Uh, well, it's complicated. If you really want to know more about it, you should probably ask your dad.

Scene: The Bakery. Tom is making bread while humming.

Marinette: (opens door) Hey, Dad. Why hasn't Grandpa left his house in 20 years?

Tom: Oh? Uh, well, because he's very fond of tradition, and, uh, if you wanna know more about it, you should probably ask Grandma.

Scene: Marinette's room. Marinette calls Gina via video chat.

Gina: Mmm, oh, he's always lived in the past. Well, it's complicated. If you really want to know about it, you should probably ask your dad or your mom.

Marinette: Oh, okay, thanks Grandma, see you tonight. (hangs up and groans) Seriously, why won't anyone just answer me?! (suddenly gets an idea and jumps onto her computer)

Tikki: Judging by that look on your face, I'm thinking that you've come up with your idea.

Marinette: You're right, Tikki. I know exactly what I'm getting for my dad for his birthday! I'm gonna get him and his dad back together again! I found Rolland Dupain's address, let's go!