The trio enters the shop, Skip flips on the lights and find nothing seemingly out of place. The shop looks typical, shelves lined with books and topped with jars.

Rigby: "Oh cool a brain!"

He points at a jar near the counter.

Mordecai: "Skips, what kind of shop is this?"

Skips: "If you ask too many questions, you won't like the answers you get."

Mordecai and Rigby glance at each other.

Skips heads towards the back calling out to Faust. A humanoid flamingo with thick glasses and a lab coat pops out from the back. He embraces Skips quickly, catching him completely off guard.

Skips: "Faust, I thought something was up. The door was unlocked."

Faust: "Skips my good man, I never close the shop. Inquisitive young wizards need to be allowed to explore the world of magic at all hours of the night. Now what can I do for my favorite immortal?"

Skips explains how a young wizard, the baby Mordecai is carrying, has accidentally turned himself into a baby. Skips points at Rigby to had over the papers and drawings to Faust and he does so. He takes a moment to look them over and realizes quickly.

Faust: "My word. I hate to say this, but this was not an accident."

Mordecai and Rigby gasp.

Skips: "I was afraid of that."

Faust: "Follow me."

He leads them to the backroom, a small office. He flings his books and papers off the tiny desk and throws down the papers he was given. He points to several spots, informs them the emblems and circles used were used properly, not as if someone who used a spell and had a no idea what they were doing.

Faust: "This was done by someone clearly well versed."

Rigby: "Then why did he turn himself into a baby?"

Faust: "Dunno. Lets ask."

He pulls out a vial, uncaps it and blows the cloud emanating from it into the baby's face. It coughs.

Faust: "Hey Roddy, how's your dad?"

The trio look at Faust.

Mordecai: "How do you know him?"

Faust: "Known him since he was…. Well…. A baby. He and his dad frequent my shop. Why you change yourself Roddy?"

The baby silently stares at them all. Then crosses his little arms.

Roddy: "My dad is always chasing chicks. I hate living with him. I figured I would for once mess up his date night instead of just letting him ignore me all week. The jerk didn't even check on me before he left. Just threw me into the care of these total strangers."

Although Rigby and Mordecai both look offended, they still look sympathetic.

Mordecai: "We all have issues with our parents. I understand where you coming from, but have you ever talked to your dad about the way he ignores you?"

Roddy:"No, he's just a giant jerk."

Rigby: "Look kid, my dad hates me because I'm not my brother. He's treated me like a pest my whole life, but I still try for myself."

Mordecai: "Rigby is right, my mom is super embarrassing, has been my whole life, but she is still my mom."

Skips: "Your dad sounds like a total jerk, but he is still your dad. Making him miserable is not gonna help at all."

He looks at them for a moment.

Roddy: "Fine. Faust, second ring."

They look at him then to Faust, who shrugs and pulls a book from the desk. He says some strange words and waves his hand. In a puff of smoke the baby turns into a short teenage leopard in a regular clothes. Mordecai and Rigby exclaim in happiness. Mordecai checks the clock on the wall and sees it is almost nine fifteen.

Mordecai: "Oh crap, Roddy your dad will be home in fifteen minutes."

Roddy: "Pffffttt be a first, he's never on time."

Mordecai feels his phone buzz, and finds a text from Rubik, saying his date was a disaster and he is heading him now.

Mordecai: "Yeah we gotta go. Skips can you give us a ride."

Skips: "Get in the van. Thanks, Faust."

They rush out and Faust waves at them as they drive away.

They reach the apartment as Rubik is placing his key into the door. He asks where they have been.

Roddy: "I went out for some air and these guys didn't want me wandering around."

Rubik grunts and opens the door. Roddy goes to his room.

Rubik: "Good work you two."

Rigby: "Babysitting is a breeze, dude."

Rubik: "Not that, I mean getting him to change back before the end the night."

The pair look at each other.

Mordecai: "You knew and left him like that?"

Rubik: "Yeah, he's such a little turd."

Mordecai and Rigby both scoff and storm out. Rubik calls to them and they both stop and turn to him.

Mordecai: "Your son was right, you are such a giant jerk. You left your kid with strangers, you leave him as a baby, for what? To teach him a lesson? Ugh. I don't want your song or your help dude. Come on Rigby lets go."

Rigby watches him walk down the steps. He peers back Rubik.

Rigby: "Mordecai's right dude. You are a real piece of work."

He follows Mordecai. As they go down the stairs, Mordecai sighs.

Rigby: "I'm with you on this dude. Rubik is a mega jerk. We'll think of something."

They go out onto the street. Mordecai hears his name. They turn and see Lola.

Lola: "Hey guys, how are you both?"

Rigby: "Been better to be honest. How about you?"

Lola: "Great getting ready to go back home for school."

Mordecai: "Cool."

Rigby makes a face at him. Mordecai grunts at him.

Mordecai: "What's your major Lola?"

Lola: "Musical arts."

They look at each other.

Rigby: "Lola, we need a huge favor!"

Mordecai: "How long before you leave town?"

Lola: "A few days. Why?"

Rigby: "We need you to put those studies to use."

Next Part: Rock the Boat