Jessica Kaylee - If Marco Polo was Deadly

Episode Date: June 23, 2025

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Marco. Polo. Marco. Marco. Pollo? Sweetie, we're home. What's wrong? What do you mean he's gone? Mommy, I said Polo as loud as I could, just like you told me to.

It's going to be okay. Marco. Polo! It's not funny, Jonathan. Oh, shoot. Wait, weren't you the girl that lost her dad as a kid? She's not the only one that lost a family member, Jonathan. Okay, sorry.

You okay? I'll see you tomorrow. Mom, why are there so many cop cars at the Nelson's? Their daughter, Anna, she wasn't found today. No. Yeah. I'm making them some food if you want to help. Yeah, of course.

Can you go ask your sister if she wants to help too? Hey, loser. Ellie? Marco. Polo! Marco! Polo! Safe.

Jess! Are you okay? Yeah, it was really scary. I know, I know. It's okay. You're safe now. You okay? You haven't touched your drink. Yeah, I'm fine. Order for Marco?

Pull out! Jess, relax, it's just his name. Right. Sorry. It's just... My sister was picked earlier, and after losing my dad to the game a couple years ago, I... I get it. But luckily, once someone's chosen, they're not chosen for a couple years. Your sister's gonna be okay. Yeah. It is your turn to play.

Oh, no. Starting in three. Two. One. Marco? Marco? Marco! Marco!

Are you okay? Yeah, I'm fine. You were yesterday, I was today, we should stay in your mom, she could be next. Mom, you can't go into work today. Sweetie, I have meetings with very important clients today. I can't miss that. They can wait. You could get picked today. I could get picked any day.

And even if I was home, it doesn't mean I'd be found. But you have better chances if Ellie and I are near you? I'm going to work. End of discussion. I'll see you tonight. You good, Jess? Jess. How are you not just living in a constant fear that someone you loved is going to get picked and not found? I think that's called anxiety. Yeah, well, it sucks.

I'll feel better about it once my mom makes it through her around. Then we all shouldn't be picked for a couple years. Ellie, is mom home yet? No, but she said not to worry, remember? I'm not worried. Do I look worried? Yeah, you do. Hello?

Is this Jessica Archer? This is she. You might want to sit down for this. We found your mom's car, but she wasn't in it. We believe she was taken by the game. I'm sorry. Are you sure? She could have wandered down the street.

It's so dark when you're playing. People wander miles. We've checked everywhere. And it was confirmed that she was chosen today. I'm so sorry. I hate this stupid game. Jess, is everything okay? It took mom.

No. We need to start planning the funeral. No need. What do you mean? No need. Because I'm going to try and bring the back. back. You can't bring them back. They're dead. How do you know? We never see their bodies. That doesn't mean they're not gone. How would you even bring them back? I'm going to make the game take me.

Are you nuts? No, I'm going to forfeit so I can see where they go. They die, Jess. You have been selected. It's my turn. That's impossible. You shouldn't have been selected again so soon. I don't know, but I'm going to bring everybody back. Jess, you can't bring them back. They're gone. Please, don't forfeit the game. I can't lose you too. You're not going to lose me. Game's starting now. Say Marco to be found. It appears you don't understand.

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Pong What is this place? Polo Planet, the place you get to party if you lose Marco Polo. I'm so happy you joined us. I'm not staying. I'm here to bring you back. Bring me back. Why would I want to go back?

I love it here. They're holding you hostage here. No, they're not. The exit's right there. We can leave at any time. All this time you had the option to go when you chose to stay? Look around. It's a party. Mom, Ellie and I are down there by ourselves.

Is dad here too? You girls are so independent. Yeah, he's in the cot taking a nap. Ooh, it's almost our turn. Come on. No, I can't leave Ellie. Suit yourself. It was nice seeing you. You really won't come back with me? Don't you miss being a family?

Of course I do. But look, there's something you gotta know. I'm the happiest I've ever been here. You should stay. I can't do that to Ellie. I'm sorry. Tell that high for me. Hey, next time you come, bring Ellie. Leaving so soon.

Yeah, I want to leave this Polo Planet. Send me back to Earth. Oops. It looks like we're not able to do that for you yet. What? Why not? You have to be on Polo Planet for at least 24 hours before you can go. Seriously? But hey, you can wait over there with all the others. Pepsi, while you wait? I'm good.

You waiting to leave two? Yeah. How many hours have you been waiting? Twelve. You're halfway there. You want some of my Pepsi? I'm okay. Why are there so many people getting out of line? You'd be surprised how many people I've seen wait all day just to get out of line.

That's weird. Right? Like, why change your mind an hour before leaving? Hey, it's almost your time to go back. Yeah, but I've been thinking, I really want to stay. Why would you do that? You seemed excited to go back. Why would you stay?

I didn't give this place a chance. I love it here. Pepsi? While you wait? No, I'm good. I think there might be something in the Pepsi. Water! Get your waters! Anybody want to water? I do. Over here.

What do you think you're doing? Hanging out waters? What? They can't drink anything but Pepsi on this planet? Weren't you leaving? I still got two more hours. I think we can make an exception. You can go early. I appreciate the offer, but I think I'm going to stay for the next two hours. Mom, Dad, did you drink your waters? Yeah, my head feels fuzzy.

Fuzzy? Yeah, what did you put in this? I didn't put anything in it. I'm all confused. I feel sad like I want to leave Polo Planet. That's good. You guys can come back with me. Are you tricking us? Yeah, you're making us feel like we want to leave.

She's brainwashing us. Get her! No, I'm not trying to trick you. Just come back with me. If you don't like it, you can always come back here. She has a point, Elma. I do have this feeling that I miss home. I have that same feeling.

We'll come with you. It's been 24 hours. The three of us would like to leave. Bummer. Anyone want a Pepsi for the road? Yeah, I do. No, we don't want the Pepsi. Fine. Those doors will take you back to Earth. We're back.

Jess? Ellie! Mom, Dad, I missed you. Now we can all be a family again. Thank you for bringing us back, Jess. I forgot how good it feels here. Jess, Mom and I are going to the mall. Would I come?

No, I'm going to stay here and hang with Dad. That's my girl. Hey, Dad, remember this guy? How could I forget? at him. What's wrong? I've been selected. Marco! Polo!