Nani: Gio, what if one of your parents were Mexican immigrants without visas? Would you go lie to save them from being taken from you?
Gio: A lie is a lie!
Nani: Please, you're not thinking straight, Gio. Think on what I said. Would you lie to save your parents from being taken from you? There are situations where white lies save people from being harmed or taken away. I lied somewhat when I didn't want Lilo to be taken away to social services...Before Stitch and the others, she was the only thing that kept me sane and human...I only wanted the best for her...And Stitch is part of that.
Gio: I could call the government on you right now so they'd take Stitch away, and have him dissected! Give me ONE reason why I shouldn't!
Nani: Because Stitch is a living, breathing being, and he has feelings! How could you feel if you were taken away from your parents, forced to endure prison, being experimented on, giving you drugs and harming you?!
Gio: Uh...
(Nani was to speak more on Stitch's behalf when she saw Stitch silently walk through the dog door, and gave her a nod, and Nani realizes that Stitch is going to speak for himself)
Stitch: Stitch no want to forget ohana. Heart will hurt more than physical pain. Stitch loves Nanee, Lilo, Jumba, Pleakley, and cousins. If lose ohana, life no meaning and purpose, and meega lost forever, desperate to remember them, especially Lilo as she's a angel, saving me. If lose Lilo, but not other ohana, might heal, but take lot time with Nanee, Jumba, Pleakley, and cousins helping me as they love Lilo too.
Gio (stays still)
Nani: Stitch's right. Stitch's like a son, little brother, cousin, family friend all in one, and I don't care if he's a dog or alien experiment for Stitch's part of this ohana, and nothing will change that.
Stitch: (Purrs and smiles at Nani's proclamation) Ih.
Gio: So...you're not going to hurt me?
Stitch: (Shakes head) Naga! Stitch knows good and bad, thanks to Lilo! Gio ohana, and Stitch no hurt ohana!
Gio: (slowly reaches out)
Stitch: (Holds still, realizing that Gio is going to pet him or something similar)
Gio (pets his head)
Stitch: (Gives a tiny reassuring smile, not showing his teeth, not wanting to scare Gio again) Good...
Gio: You seem very...very...
Stitch: (Tilts his head, his ears crooked) Hmm?
Gio: C-cute.
Stitch: (Smiles widely) Fluffy, too?
Gio: Hmm, yes, actually...
Stitch: (Grins slightly, then flicks ear upwards, hearing Lilo calling for him) Hmm?
Lilo: Stitch! Where are you? I am supposed to tag you!
Stitch: Lilo calling. Play too, Gio?
Gio: Sorry, but tag is for little kids.
Stitch: (Nods) Talk at lunch later? Lilo wants Stitch.
Gio: Fine.
Stitch: Mahalo! (Waves and then drops to all fours, sprinting back to the dog door and through, with Nani and Gio hearing Lilo's shout of relief and determination)
Lilo: There you are! I am going to get you this time!
Nani: (Chuckles) So? Have you changed your mind since Stitch officially met you?
Gio: Yes... but as long as he's the only alien, I shouldn't have to worry.
Nani: Actually, Stitch isn't the only alien here. Jumba and Pleakley are aliens too. They're awesome people. Pleakley helps clean around the house, and fixes up clothes, and cooks pretty alright, and that's when I am busy, and as for Jumba, he may be big but he's actually a softie on the inside, and he loves to be a 'evil' (Does the finger quote thing in the air) genius scientist, helping out in fixing technology and all.
Gio (gets up): What?!
Nani: Well, you gotta know after you saw Stitch yourself, and yes, Jumba and Pleakley was part of the lie, but they willingly disguised themselves to protect themselves and Stitch. Jumba is technically Stitch's father, and Pleakley is...well, Jumba's supervisor of sorts through he's best friends with him.
Gio (tries to get away) They're just as dangerous!
Pleakley: (Weak whisper) You think we're dangerous? (Gio and Nani looks over to see Pleakley and Jumba standing in the doorway of the hallway. They have entered through the back door, the bag of books in Jumba's hand)
Pleakley: (Sobs) Jumba, please tell me that this isn't happening! (Tears fill his eye as he turns into Jumba's chest, hugging so tight, not wanting to let go)
Jumba: (drops bag of books, and hugs Pleakley gently) It's okay, Pleakley. You not being dangerous, you being nice person, being friend to me, bigger girl, little girl, and 626. (glares at Gio) You hurting Pleakley's feelings!
Nani: (Walks over to comfort Pleakley) Hey, Pleakley, Gio isn't thinking straight again. You're not dangerous, you're the best one there is in learning about earth and everything! I appreciate everything you do, from fixing my dress up, helping out with meals, warning Jumba about the rules, listening to Lilo when she rants or whatever, and cares for Stitch even if he's mischievous at times.
Jumba: Bigger girl right, noodle-head, you're my best friend!
Pleakley: (Gives stifled sob as he looks up from Jumba's chest) Really, Jumba?
Jumba: (Nods and gives big smile) Pleakley part of ohana, and I part of ohana!
Pleakley: (Sniffles and wipes tears from eye) Thanks, Jumba, and thank you, Nani.
Nani: (Smiles) Anytime, Pleakley. I got you. (Pats Pleakley's shoulder)
Gio: I'm...so s-sorry, I...
Jumba: I not sure big boy is telling truth. (Frowns in skepticism, looking at Gio, half-hugging Pleakley in a way of protecting him)
Gio (Sighs): Look, I didnt know any better. You should've told me before I came here. You lied to me...
Nani: To quote Lilo, we didn't want anyone to freak out, especially if one of them is technically a stranger while being ohana. I was the only one who remembers you, and Lilo was too young back then, so you were a stranger to us somewhat as well, long distance phone calls were expensive, and the technology for emails weren't made back then.
And then Stitch, Jumba, and Pleakley came into our lives, changing it for the better while saving us from being a broken family. And so, being aliens, they had to hide out in public somewhat, and people were just too blind or something to see behind the disguises, so it's safe on the island. The mainland was far too dangerous to visit, the government, you understand.
Gio: But...I got scared today! I was nearly killed, and this talking rodent almost got blended by me!
Jumba: Unfortunately, that's sort of the norm around here. You see, 626 has cousins, other alien experiments, thanks to me, and it's up to little girl and 626 to find cousins before Gantu, the fish dummy head do, and he's working for Dr. Hamsterviel, my archenemy. He betrayed me, and he wants my experiments desperately, but 626 and little girl is far too clever, being a fantastic experiment-catching team, and reforming experiments from being bad to being good like 626 did, and finding the one true place where they belong.
Gio: Well, if Hamsterveil arrives again, I'll make sure to kill him!
Nani: No, you don't, Gio Pelekai! We don't kill in this family! Only self-defense in emergencies!
Gio: He thumped on my head!
Jumba: I may being a 'evil' genius scientist, but killing is across the line, bad! And besides, he was being tied up and prisoning up in that blender jar!
Gio: Hypocrite!
Jumba: Hamsterviel may be archenemy, but I don't wish him dead. I not being a murderer or killer. Not who I am!
Gio (sighs): If someone breaks into your house like he did, you have every right to kill that person as self-defense on your property.
Nani: That's a very good point, but still, there are consequences about that sort of thing.
Gio: If I see Hamsterveil again, I'm killing him, no questions asked!
Pleakley: Then where is he now? IF you knew all this time from the moment we told you about us being aliens when we were in private, like in the parking lot at the airport, would you have gone to do that blender thing? You obviously had him with you when the video went crazy, and the blender jar is gone, so either he escaped or you let him go.
Gio: Well, I ran off when Gantu tore off the roof, and then I tried to toss him off the cliff nearby...
Jumba: But? (Raises a eyebrow)
Gio: Well, he jumped out, thumped my head, and then revealed everything to me! He then ran off and fled!
Jumba: That meaning Hamsterviel wanting to live and breathe, and he's one for truth. Did he say any last words?
Gio: He told me the truth about you being aliens...and then he left after I "apologized" for trying to kill him. I tricked him into thinking that I'm on his side.
Jumba: Oh, that's genius thinking! Fooling Hamsterveil like that!
Pleakley: Oi! That's evil!
Nani: Going undercover, huh?
Gio: If he does come back, I'll make sure he never hurts anyone again. I know who I am...I'm a little vindictive.
Nani: Revenge? Gio, there's a fine line between finding justice and being vindictive for revenge. To be honest, the best bet is when Hamsterviel is found, he has to be taken back under the Grand Councilwoman's control.
Jumba: Bigger girl right. Perhaps a stronger prison, or a desert asteroid this time...
Gio: Grand...who?
Jumba: Grand Councilwoman was person who exiled me and 626 to live here on earth, and she is being president of galaxy, being most powerful figure. She despises Hamsterviel, not being much as I do, but still...
Gio: Fine...Anyway...I'm sorry for freaking out.
Pleakley: Oh, you're forgiven, Gio! Oh, look at the time! We gotta make lunch, Nani!
Nani: Right! (Departs the living room with Pleakley into the kitchen, leaving Jumba alone with Gio)
Jumba: (Sighs) And 626, er, Stitch? Are you accepting him?
Stitch (nods): He pet me.
(Jumba and Gio look over in surprise to see Stitch back again in the house, with Lilo at his side. They just entered into the house after playing tag so much.)
Jumba: Is that right, 626?
Stitch: Ih. (Speaks into Tantalog to Jumba who did gestures for a minute)
Jumba: You sure, 626?
Stitch: Ih!
Jumba: 626 says that you being trustworthy, that you speak truth earlier, and that he asking you to help with the mission of finding experiments and rehabbing them to homes.
Me: Uh...no way! I didn't come to Kauai on a 10 hour flight to work.
Lilo: It ain't work, it's fun! We help cousins learn how to be good, give them names, and find them homes, the one true place they belong in, like how Stitch belongs with me.
Stitch: Cousins do fun and cool! Cannonball great!
Lilo: Don't forget about Sparky! (Giggles) Or Slushy!
Gio: No thanks. I'm not interested...
Lilo: Oh, okay, but will you still like to meet Stitch's cousins? Cannonball makes sweet waves, Sparky is in charge of the lighthouse, and Slushy makes awesome shave ice! And there's many others too!
Gio: I...I'll think about it. I have a minor fear of aliens.
Stitch: I tell them you ohana, and you be fine, ih?
Gio: No way! Haven't you seen "Men in Black"?!
Lilo: They ain't scary, and they aren't like the aliens from Men in Black!
Gio: Lilo, I'm just a wimp, okay?!
Lilo: Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself. Dumbledore from Harry Potter.
Gio: Lilo, you're not making any sense. I just won't want to catch aliens, and that's final! Nani, back me up here or I'll fly back to NYC.
Nani (Having momentarily exited the kitchen when Gio noticed her and called for her support): Lilo and Stitch, no pressuring Gio like this. You don't want him to be really annoyed, do you?
Lilo: (Shakes head) No. Okay, Gio, we will leave you alone. You won't work on your vacation, I get it.
Stitch: Gio still do other fun stuff like video games, swimming, ih?
Gio: Yes?
Lilo: Awesome! Kauai is going to be fantastic for you, I promise!
Stitch: (nods) Island fun!
Jumba: You probably wanting to do adventuring on your own, big boy.
Gio: Want me to make some lunch for everyone?
Nani: You did breakfast. It's only fair that I and Pleakley prepare lunch, alright?
Gio (sighs): Fine...
Gio: What is being made for lunch?
Nani: (Smiles) Cheesy Potato Casserole, sweet cornbread, and boiled carrots. For dessert, chocolate pudding!
Gio: Sounds like it's good!
Jumba: Sounding delicious!
Lilo: I can't wait!
Stitch: Be yummy in tummies!
Gio: Are you as good a cook as I am?
Nani: I was bad at cooking, through I was decent with the microwave, and when the family got bigger with Stitch and the others, I was getting better, and with Pleakley's help sometimes, I admit I am at the level of upper-novice mostly with rare times of being a expert.
Gio: I was asking Pleakley.
Pleakley: (Having joined in a minute ago, Nani not noticing him until Gio pointed him out) Not quite good as you, admittedly, but I definitely try, and most of the time, I succeed, thanks to reading so many cookbooks of earth!
Gio: Uh Huh...Anyway, would it be all right if I plug in my video game system in the living room?
Lilo: Can I help too? I know our tv well enough!
Nani: We have only 15 minutes left of preparation, so don't dawdle.
Gio: I'm more than capable of installing a game console.
Lilo: Oh, okay...
Nani: Why don't you and Stitch clean yourselves? Wash your faces and hands. You look a bit dirty from playing outside.
Stitch: Naga bath!
Nani: Just the sink, Stitch, and use the sprayer if you must, your fur is a tad more dirty than Lilo's skin.
Lilo: She's right. Come on, Stitch, I will help you out! (Goes to the girls' bathroom with Stitch following her.)
Nani: And I am not asking you to hurry, Gio, but be careful about installing the game console. And Pleakley, let's go finish making that chocolate pudding!
Pleakley: Aye, captain! (Nods and heads back to kitchen with Nani)
Jumba: Will be cleaning up myself. (Smiles at Gio, and heads to the boys' bathroom)
Gio (sighs): What a day...(begins to install game system)
(As Gio was doing this, Gantu approached the outside of the house, ready to capture Gio or Lilo...)
Gio (Notices him through window): Oh, no...(rushes to bookcase of VHS tapes, and grabs one called "Angels with Filthy Souls") Remain calm, everyone! Gantu is outside!
Nani: (Harshly whispers as she lays a hand on the wall corner between the dining room/kitchen and the living room) What are you going to do?
Gio: You'll see. I think I made Gantu mad for trying to blend Hamsterveil. But now...let's scare him..
(Pops tape in VHS player)
Jumba: (Peeks head around corner of hallway, whispering lowly in excitement) Oh, yes. This going to be wicked good!
(Outside, Gantu banged on the front door)
Gantu: Get out of there, you brat! You tried to kill my boss, and this is payback! Open this door right now!
Gangster voice: GET THE HELL OUTTA HERE!
Gantu: (Blinks in confusion as that kinda sounds like Gio yet deeper for some reason) No way! Open this door or I am gonna come into there and get you!
Gangster voice: I'm gonna give you to the count of 10, to get your ugly, yellow, no-good keister off my property before I pump your guts full of lead! 1...2...10! (Gunfire)
Gantu: AHHH! (Runs away like the devil's running at him, nearly knocking the car over on his way out, disappearing into the jungle, eyes wide as dinner plates)
Gio (laughs): TA DAAAAA!
Jumba: You genius! Being one of best memories ever! Not ever forgetting this! (Laughs heartily)
Nani: Well, that's one way to do it. Nice going, Gio.
Gio (takes a bow): Thank you, all.
Lilo: What was that? (Having done cleaned up, and was in her room temporarily with Stitch, grabbing their video games, hoping to play on Gio's game console later after lunch)
Stitch: Heard dummy head's voice.
Jumba: No worrying now. Gantu's gone after Gio scaring him off, genius!
Pleakley: That shooting noise nearly gave me heart palpations!
Nani: It's okay, Pleakley, I think we are going to be fine for the rest of the day as Gantu's clearly petrified, not wanting to come back for a while yet.
(The scene cuts to Gantu's ship, where 625 was watching "Angels with Filthy Souls" on TV...)
625: Oh, this is good...
Johnny: Who is it?
Snakes: It's me, Snakes, I got the stuff.
(Gantu entered the living room...)
Johnny: Leave in on the doorstep, and get the hell outta here~!
Gantu: Huh? That voice, that sounds familiar..
Snakes: Alright, Johnny, but what about my money?
Johnny: What money?
Snakes: Acey said you had some dough for me.
Gantu: Why do I get a bad feeling about this?
Johnny: Is that a fact? How much do I owe ya?
Snakes: Acey said 10%!
