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Grand [screaming] Marshals! Grand Marshals! Grand Marshals! Grand Marshals! Grand Marshals! Grand Marshals! [music]
>> Grand Marshal, welcome back. The president has prepared a banquet in your honor at the presidential residence. He requests a meeting with you.
>> I know.
>> Your private jet is ready. Shall we head to the presidential residence first?
>> Seventh City first. Today's my fiance Vera's birthday. She's waited 5 years for me. I'm going to tell her everything at her birthday banquet and propose to her properly.
>> I'll arrange it right away. Seventh City will be ready for your arrival.
>> Lucky girl. She's going to be the most respected woman in the entire country. Vera, Mrs. Poppy, I'm home.
>> Alan, you're finally back.
>> Vera, what's wrong? Hey, don't cry, baby. Breaks my heart to see you like this.
>> Thank you, Theodore. I don't know what I'd do without you.
>> My dad's got the Grand Marshal's ear. One word from him and all your family's troubles are gone. Vera, who is this guy?
>> Alan, this is my friend Theodore Martin. Our company got framed and dad got arrested. Theodore's been helping us out.
>> Theodore's father is an army major general, one of the Grand Marshal's most trusted men. Save your breath, private. You're way out of your depth here.
>> Major General? That's pretty low rank.
>> What the hell are you talking about? Have you got no manners at all? You're a nobody, Private. You think you've got the right to judge a general favored by the Grand Marshal?
>> Mrs. Poppy, come on. Don't be mad. It's not his fault. Guys like him can't tell the difference between a lieutenant and a general. Both are way out of his league. Always will be.
>> This is a breakup agreement. Sign it. If you actually love Vera, you'll do the right thing and walk away.
>> Mrs. Poppy, please don't joke about something like this.
>> Listen up. This is not a joke. And don't you dare call me Mrs. I'm warning you. Drop any delusions you have about Vera. Mr. Theodore is the only man good enough for her.
>> Mom, what are you talking about?
>> Am I wrong? Theodore's family has connections straight to the Grand Marshal. You marry Mr. Theodore and all of our family's problems disappear.
>> Look, Private, Mrs. Poppy's right. If you're a real man, you'll do what's best for Vera's future. Back on base, a loser like you wouldn't even be allowed in the same room as me.
>> Theodore, show some respect. Alan is my fiance. His rank might be way lower than yours, but I expect you to treat him with respect.
>> All right, sweetie. I The Grand Marshal's coming to Seven City tonight, and my family's been chosen to host his reception.
>> Oh my god! Vera, did you hear that? Mr. Theodore is going to meet the Grand Marshal in person!
>> The Grand Marshal?
>> Yeah, Mom. I heard.
>> Congratulations, Theodore. Hosting the Grand Marshal, that's the honor every soldier dreams of, right?
>> Damn right. Word gets out, even the old-timer generals are going to be jealous of my family for this. Sorry, Mrs. Poppy, can't drive you home. I got to rush back and get ready for the reception.
>> Of course. Hosting the Grand Marshall is more important than anything. Go. Go.
>> Oh, and hey, tonight's your birthday, right? I threw you a dinner banquet, and you got to be there.
>> You hear that? Mr. Theodore's going to meet the Grand Marshall. Once he's in the Marshall's good graces, you won't even be worthy of signing his shoes.
>> Doubt it. The Grand Marshall won't be impressed by him.
>> Ugh, you're so ugly when you're jealous. You look like a total clown.
>> Mom, please. Stop.
>> If you're any kind of man, you'll break off the engagement with Vera.
>> I'm sorry, Alan. A lot's been going on with the family. Mom's just really stressed out.
>> Baby, tell me what's going on.
>> The military won't pay their invoice. Our company's cash flow is shot. We're going bankrupt. They said our order had quality issues, and they arrested Dad.
>> The military's holding back payment? And the DoD just arrested him out of nowhere?
>> Sorry. There's no point telling you all this. You're just a private. Theodore's dad is a major general, and he gets to meet the Grand Marshall. He said he'd help us. One word from the Grand Marshall, and all our family's wrongs would be fixed. Just like that.
>> Vera, what if I told you I am the Grand Marshall?
>> [laughter]
>> Vera, did you hear this idiot? He thinks he's the Grand Marshall. That's the funniest thing I've ever heard.
>> Alan, you shouldn't joke about the Grand Marshall. Our family's already in enough trouble. Please don't make things worse.
>> You loser. Even Theodore wouldn't dare disrespect the Grand Marshal like that. You keep running your mouth and I swear no one will save you.
>> Get in the car, Alan. Theodore threw me a birthday banquet tonight. He's done so much for the family. I have to go.
>> [snorts] [clears throat]
>> Mom went to pick up that deadbeat ex-soldier with Vera, right? Ugh, just thinking about him makes me smell poor.
>> Why even pick him up? He's just going to embarrass us here. Vera marries Mr. Theodore and that's the only way our family survives.
>> Vera? I thought you were dumping this loser. Emily, when did I say I was breaking up with Alan? Don't be naive, sis. You know how bad things are for the family right now. You think Mr. Theodore is helping us out of the goodness of his heart?
>> [music]
>> Yeah, Vera, look at his uniform. 5 years in the military and he's still a bottom-rank private.
>> [laughter]
>> Marrying him would be no better than marrying a hobo. All he's good for is dirtying the floor and making us a laughingstock. Relax. I'll fix the family's problems.
>> [laughter]
>> Oh, yeah? How are you going to do that with your loser private buddies, the ones who are basically homeless?
>> I'm going to call the Secretary of Defense right now. He'll have your dad released immediately.
>> [laughter] [gasps]
>> Did I hear that right? This loser is going to call the Secretary of Defense?
>> Alan, that's not funny. Stop making things worse for me.
>> It's Alan. Put Connor on.
>> Grand Marshal, Secretary Connor is in a meeting with the president, sir. Give me your orders and I'll relay them to him immediately.
>> Look up a man named Kaido. Your people arrested him.
>> Your Excellency, what is this man's relation to you?
>> He's my fiance's father. Relax, baby. You'll get a call from your dad within an hour.
>> Are you actually insane? You're lying through your teeth just to save your fragile ego. Who do you think you are, anyway? Mom, even Mr. Theodore wouldn't claim he can get the DoD to release someone with one phone call. Does this guy think he's the Grand Marshal or something? You wouldn't even qualify to be a doorman at the DoD. And you're out here lying like this? Have you got no shame?
>> Stop embarrassing yourself. Let me show you what real connections look like. See that? Lieutenants all the way up to majors, real players in the military. Any one of them could ruin your life.
>> See, sis? Uncle Simon's where he is today all because of Mr. Theodore.
>> Well, any of these officers look familiar to you?
>> Nope. Don't know any of them.
>> Huh, knew it. A lowly private like you would never meet officers this high up.
>> Their ranks are too low. They wouldn't be allowed anywhere near me.
>> [gasps]
>> Is this guy for real? A nobody private calling a major too low rank?
>> He must have got shell shock in the war. Total embarrassment. And he's Miss Vera's fiance?
>> That's enough, Alan.
>> Vera, I'm not lying.
>> Even when you were just a regular soldier, even when you had nothing, I never looked down on you.
>> [laughter]
>> But you're up here telling ridiculous lies at my birthday party just to save your pride? You're making my family a laughingstock. Vera, see his true colors now. All he does is talk big and get our family in trouble.
>> Vera, the truth is I'm
>> Lieutenant Theodore, welcome, sir. So, I heard someone here claims they can call the Secretary of Defense directly.
>> Mr. Theodore, it's this loser. He's just a private, but he says he can call the DOD and get my dad released right now.
>> [laughter]
>> You really said all that just so you wouldn't look useless in front of Vera? You think I won't make you pay for running your mouth like that? One call from me and you're done.
>> Theodore, he didn't mean it.
>> Relax, baby. I'm not going to waste my time on some blowhard loser. Just making sure he doesn't cause you any more trouble. Baby, I told you. Your dad will be out within an hour.
>> Shut your mouth, you worthless bastard. Who do you think you are bragging in front of Mr. Theodore?
>> Mrs. Poppy, come on. He's an orphan. Manners are kind of above his pay grade.
>> The Grand Marshal's arriving in Seven City tonight. Later, my dad's going to go greet him with the Marine Corps' commandment. I'm going, too. Oh my god, the Grand Marshal?
>> Theodore's family is about to hit the big time.
>> In all of Seven City, only Mr. Theodore gets this kind of honor, meeting the Grand Marshal in person. Come on, baby, it's your birthday. Don't let this guy ruin it. I'll mention your family's troubles to the Grand Marshal later.
>> Oh my goodness, Mr. Theodore, you're our family savior. See that, Vera? That's real power. That's a real man.
>> Don't worry, Mrs. Poppy. I already called my dad. Asked him to put in a good word for Mr. Kaido.
>> That's Dad?
>> Answer it. Hurry.
>> Wait, what? Dad, you're really out? The Secretary of Defense released you personally?
>> Connor works really fast.
>> It was the Grand Marshal's order?
>> See, Vera? Told you. When I call, Connor doesn't drag his feet.
>> [laughter]
>> Is this loser still lying? You've told the lie so many times you actually believe it. You think you're the Grand Marshal?
>> Mr. Theodore does all the work, and this guy takes the credit. It's ridiculous. It's shameless. Just being in the same room as him makes me sick.
>> Vera, you see? This is all Mr. Theodore. He's the one who can give you a good life.
>> Mom, but I
>> Dad can actually reach the Grand Marshal directly? Vera, don't you see how I feel about you? That loser doesn't deserve you.
>> Who is Alan?
>> That's me.
>> Private Alan, you've been declared a deserter for fleeing the front line. You're under arrest, you coward.
>> Oh my god. Vera, did you hear that? He's a disgusting coward.
>> Sis, you really picked a winner, huh?
>> What unit are you from? Get your commanding officer here now. You'll meet him at your court-martial.
>> A deserter? Alan, is that true? Did you really desert?
>> No, Vera, trust me. I came home covered in honor.
>> [bell]
>> Still lying.
>> [clears throat]
>> I'm going to propose to Vera at her birthday party tonight.
>> After everything you've done for her, there's no way she says no, sir.
>> That fiance of hers, Alan, he's getting on my nerves. Tonight, you two grab him, throw him in the brig, make up whatever charge you want.
>> You got it, sir. We'll call him a deserter, humiliate him in front of everyone, he'll never show his face again.
>> Good. Don't mess this up.
>> Wait.
>> You shameless loser. You're going to lie some more? Who you going to call this time? The Secretary of Defense? The Grand Marshal himself?
>> Connor, it's Alan. I'm at Vera's family banquet. Some army officers just showed up calling me a deserter, trying to arrest me. Yeah, you talk to them.
>> This is Army Second Lieutenant, who am I speaking with?
>> This is Connor, Secretary of Defense. [gasps]
>> He says He says he's Secretary Connor, and I need to release Grand Marshal Alan immediately!
>> [laughter]
>> Alan, you forget, my dad and I are supposed to greet the Grand Marshal tonight.
>> This is the funniest thing ever. Vera, look at the catch you landed.
>> [laughter]
>> Connor, be here with special force before midnight.
>> [laughter]
>> He's insane. A shameless, delusional coward.
>> [laughter]
>> Alan, please, stop lying. Stop making a fool of yourself. I'll beg Theodore. I'll get him to get you out of this.
>> Relax, Vera. I'll get this loser out somehow. After all, who else is going to help him?
>> Private, you're coming with us. Now.
>> You're all going to regret what you did tonight. Every one of you.
>> [ __ ] he had me going for a second. Thought he actually knew some top brass. Secretary of Defense? Grand Marshal, please. You should have seen Vera's face. Total devastation. Bet she's crying on Mr. Theodore's shoulder right now.
>> Crying? Nah. Pretty soon she'll be screaming in Mr. Theodore's bed. Heard he's real rough with the ladies.
>> 2 minutes. That's all you've got to make this right.
>> [laughter]
>> Still talking tough, huh? All right then. Let's see how tough you are after we're done with you. Hey kid, let's see how smart you are after I knock every tooth out of your head.
>> Grand Marshals!
>> Grand Marshal? You're the Grand Marshal? That's impossible.
>> Grand Marshall, I activated wartime protocols immediately and brought a full special forces unit.
>> You're 1 minute late.
>> My apologies, Grand Marshall. Punish me as you see fit.
>> Forget it. You got here fast enough.
>> [sighs]
>> Thank you for your mercy, sir. I I've seen you on TV. You're
>> My name is Connor.
>> You're the Secretary of Defense?
>> Grand Marshall, spare us. We had no idea. It was Theodore. He put us up to all of this.
>> Guards.
>> Yes, sir. [screaming]
>> Take these two away. I want a full investigation.
>> Grand Marshall, please. Give us another chance. Please.
>> [screaming]
>> Grand Marshall, would you like me to launch a full internal military investigation?
>> No.
>> Sir?
>> I want to see just how far the military in Seven City has fallen. All of it.
>> Hey, loser. How's the interrogation room treating you? Oh, and good news. Mr. Theodore is about to propose to Vera. She's finally going to be rid of your deadbeat ass.
>> What did you say?
>> Mr. Theodore says if you sign the breakup papers nice and quiet, he'll get you out. Might even get you promoted to corporal. How's that sound? You should be on your knees thanking him, you piece of trash.
>> Grand Marshall, where are you going?
>> Vera's family. Now.
>> It's Miss Vera's birthday banquet. Get the car ready. I'm heading over there. Now.
>> Vera, forget that lying loser. He can't give you anything but heartache. Marry me. I'll fix every single one of your family's problems.
>> Come on, sis. What are you waiting for? If it were me, I'd say yes already.
>> Mom, but Alan
>> Are you still hung up on that liar?
>> Vera, say yes and I'll beg my dad to take you to meet the Grand Marshal himself.
>> Vera, say yes. [screaming] This is a chance to meet the Grand Marshal, the highest honor there is. You going to throw that away for some lying loser? Drag the whole family down with you?
>> And I'll call my dad right away. Get that loser released. No hard feelings.
>> Theodore, you just signed your death warrant.
>> Alan?
>> Vera, don't say yes.
>> Deserter, how dare you crash my proposal? Security, get out here. Grab this coward. Break his legs and throw him in the street.
>> No, Theodore, he didn't mean it. Please.
>> Wait. Hold on. I've seen that car before.
>> Mr. Owen, you're the president of the Chamber of Commerce. You've seen every luxury car there is. Why would this one
>> I remember now. That car, that license plate, that's that's the Secretary of Defense's official car.
>> Mr. Owen, are you sure?
>> I'd know that plate anywhere.
>> He actually knows Secretary Connor. All the things I said to him.
>> He's a liar and a deserter. This means nothing.
>> You bastard. You stole the Secretary's official car?
>> What?
>> The Secretary's car always has emergency lights on the roof. This one doesn't.
>> Connor was in a hurry to meet me. Must have skipped them.
>> Connor was in a hurry to meet you? What, you think you're the grand marshal now?
>> Mrs. Poppy Vera, you guys are in huge trouble.
>> Allen, apologize to Theodore, please.
>> Vera, I didn't steal the car.
>> Vera, get away from him right now or you'll go down with him.
>> You bastard! Don't you dare drag my daughter into your mess. Are you trying to get us all killed? You're sick!
>> I saw right through you. You figured if you took the whole family down with you, Vera would have no choice but to stick with you. Pathetic.
>> Someone get over here! Throw this bastard in the dungeon. Let him rot!
>> Theodore, you're going to throw me in a dungeon based on a guess?
>> Guess? The evidence is right outside. You stole Secretary Connor's car. End of story.
>> And if you're wrong, can you handle the consequences?
>> The stolen car's right there. How could we be wrong? What, you think we're all blind? Thank god Mr. Theodore's here to handle this.
>> Why are we even talking? Just arrest him already. Are you seriously still defending him?
>> Even if we are wrong, so what? What are you going to do about it, you deadbeat deserter?
>> Theodore, he didn't mean it. Can't you give him one more chance?
>> Sorry, baby. Nobody can save him this time.
>> What are you all waiting for? Don't fight back or I'll break your legs.
>> The Secretary of Defense has arrived.
>> Why would the secretary come to our family's banquet?
>> Even at our family's peak, Dad never got a meeting with Secretary Connor, not once.
>> I get it. Secretary Connor tracked his stolen car here. That's why he's here. Theodore? It's just a stolen car. It can't be that big a deal, right? He wouldn't come himself, would he?
>> Small? If the secretary's here, you think this is small? Your family is ruined. All because of this loser.
>> You bastard! I'll kill you!
>> [screaming]
>> Bastard! Let go! You're breaking my wrist! Alan! What are you doing?
>> Baby, I'm being framed here.
>> Stop it! Are you actually trying to get us all killed? You were framed? Did the car drive itself here? Look outside! The Secretary of Defense is here to arrest you himself! Alan, I regret it so much. I regret ever choosing you.
>> Secretary Connor's right outside. You can ask him yourself.
>> You want to see the secretary? Theodore was right. You're going to drag our whole family down with you. If Secretary Connor sees the thief just standing here in our banquet hall, he'll blame all of us.
>> What are you waiting for? Take him out the back. Now, when Connor walks through that door, you're going to regret this.
>> [laughter]
>> You won't live long enough to see it. Get them out of here.
>> I never thought you'd be this kind of person.
>> I'll prove it to you soon. Baby, it's not too late. You see who he really is now. Now that the loser is out of the way, your family's going to go places.
>> All thanks to you, Mr. Theodore. Vera's in good hands now. Little [ __ ] Bet you can't wait to jump in Theodore's bed tonight. And she acts like she's so devoted. Please.
>> Secretary Connor, welcome, sir. It's an honor.
>> And you are?
>> I'm Theodore Martin, sir. Major General Martin is my father.
>> Never heard. Where is Miss Vera?
>> [gasps]
>> I'm Vera.
>> That's it. He's here to make them pay.
>> Mom, what do we do? The family's ruined.
>> It'll be okay. Theodore will fix this. Secretary Connor, this is all my fault. Please don't punish my family for it.
>> Miss Vera? What are you talking about?
>> Are not you here about the stolen car?
>> I'm here on behalf of the Grand Marshal to wish you a happy birthday.
>> On behalf of the Grand Marshal?
>> The Grand Marshal's schedule is packed, so he couldn't pick out a gift himself. I'm handling it for him. I hope you don't mind.
>> No, not at all. I mean this is such an honor. Mr. Theodore, is this your doing, too? This is incredible.
>> Uh yeah, [clears throat] of course. My dad is a major general, after all.
>> Mom, give me the breakup papers.
>> Why? What
>> for? We need to cut ties with that loser before Secretary Connor asks about his car. Right now.
>> Oh, you're right. We have to distance ourselves immediately. I'm going to find that loser right now and make him sign.
>> The Grand Marshal should be here by now. Strange. I don't see him anywhere.
>> Wait. You mean the Grand Marshal is coming to my daughter's birthday dinner? In person?
>> Of course. And he drove here in my official car.
>> Oh my god. The Grand Marshal himself? Our family's going to be untouchable after this.
>> Thank god we cut ties with that loser when we did.
>> Exactly. Emily went to make him sign the papers. No loose ends.
>> This is all Mr. Theodore's doing, isn't it? Must be.
>> Please come in, Secretary Connor.
>> Secretary Connor, you remember me, right? I toasted you at the military New Year's banquet last year. Doesn't ring a bell.
>> Secretary Connor, hello. I'm Poppy, Vera's mother.
>> Ah, Mrs. Poppy, you have a wonderful daughter.
>> Of course, and our daughter is about to marry Theodore.
>> I'm sorry. What did you just say?
>> Mr. Theodore here, he's going to be our son-in-law.
>> You? How dare you? Mrs. Poppy, how many daughters do you have?
>> Two. Vera is the older one. Her younger sister's name is Emily.
>> Smart kid, I'll give you that. Emily, do you have any idea what happens next?
>> Consequences? Here's the consequence. You get shot tomorrow, and our family rides the Grand Grand straight to the top.
>> You'd better pray you never actually meet the Grand Marshal.
>> This is your last chance. Sign the breakup agreement and I'll let you live.
>> Vera is mine. I'm going to marry her. That's final.
>> You ungrateful piece of trash. Fine, then you'll die. Once you're dead, the engagement's off automatically. Vera, you'll still marry Mr. Theodore and she'll live like a queen.
>> You're that sure I'm going to die?
>> You're a nobody, private. If Mr. Theodore wants you dead, you won't see sunrise. Nobody's going to stop our family from making it big. Nobody.
>> Maybe you should call Vera. Connor should be there by now.
>> [laughter]
>> You loser. You think my sister's going to save you even now? You want to call her? Fine. Let's make a deal.
>> What do you want?
>> Get on your knees. Lick my shoe clean.
>> You're going to pay for every word you just said. Every single one.
>> Sign the damn papers. Sign them and you live. Refuse and you get shot tomorrow.
>> Clever. Trying to latch onto the Vera family name to climb the ladder.
>> Excuse me? I'm latching onto them?
>> I think you've got it backwards, sir.
>> Mrs. Poppy, you have no idea how valuable your daughter truly is. Speaking of where's Vera's fiance?
>> You mean that lowly private, Allen?
>> Lowly private? Fine. Believe what you want. Where is Allen? Mrs. Poppy? What is this?
>> Why mention him on such a wonderful occasion? Secretary Connor this is the man our whole family approves of. Our future son-in-law.
>> Mrs. Poppy don't joke about things like that. Where is Allen? I'm here for him.
>> [music]
>> Secretary Connor, this Allen you're talking about, you mean the guy who stole your car?
>> What stolen [music] car?
>> Secretary Connor, Vera and Allen broke off the engagement a long time ago. Whatever he did has nothing to do with our family.
>> That's right, sir. We had no idea he stole your car, none at all.
>> I think there's been a misunderstanding here. Allen drove here in my car. The car's here. So, where is he? Restroom?
>> Don't worry, sir. I already had that thief thrown in maximum security prison.
>> That's right, Secretary. Do whatever you want with him, we won't stop you.
>> What did you just say? Where did you take Allen?
>> Maximum security prison, sir, with the death row inmates.
>> Stealing your official car? Nobody can save him now.
>> You You have to bother with this, sir. We'll handle it properly.
>> What have you done?
>> Secretary Connor, are you all right?
>> How long ago was Alan taken?
>> About 20 minutes. Yeah, that thief Alan should be locked up by now.
>> [sighs]
>> I'll deal with all of you later.
>> Secretary Connor, where are you going?
>> To the prison!
>> Theodore, what is going on? Why was Secretary Connor so angry?
>> Isn't it obvious? This involves the Grand Marshal. Secretary Connor's going down there to interrogate that damn thief himself. Because of that loser, we blew our chance to impress the Secretary. All of it.
>> One minute with this and you won't be so cocky anymore.
>> I'd calm down if I were you.
>> I am calm. Let's see how calm you stay after 50,000 volts. Open the cell. You two, hold them down. Secretary Connor, what are you doing here?
>> God damn it. They actually locked you in a place like this.
>> I was just teaching the car thief a lesson on your behalf, sir.
>> How dare you torture the Grand Marshal?
>> He's the Grand Marshal? No way! It can't be true! He can't be the Grand Marshal!
>> I told you who I was from the very beginning. None of you would listen. This is the uniform I was wearing when I left Vera five years ago. The Grand Marshal wore this out of sentiment. You stupid little girl actually thought he was just some grunt?
>> Brother-in-law, I always knew you'd marry my sister. I'm totally on your side. It was all Theodore. That bastard lied to me. Everything was his idea.
>> I've seen how cruel and stupid you are from day one. Now you want to call me brother-in-law? Where was this brother-in-law when you were humiliating me in public? When you were forcing Vera to marry Theodore?
>> What do you want done with her?
>> Let her think about what she's done. A few years should do it.
>> Understood, sir.
>> Alan, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
>> Vera!
>> Oh my god. After all night, they didn't hurt you.
>> Nobody in this country dares lay a hand on me. Not even the president.
>> When you going to stop with the big talk, huh?
>> You came all this way to get me?
>> Alan, this is all the money I have. Every last cent.
>> Vera, what is this?
>> You can't win against Theodore. Take the money and get out of the country now.
>> What about you?
>> For the family, I have to marry Theodore.
>> Vera, trust me. I came home with more power than you can imagine. To marry you. Theodore? Connor? They're nothing to me. Nobody is.
>> Alan, why can't you just face reality? Theodore's dad is a major general. One word from him and you're locked up in max security. Just like that.
>> Vera, I
>> Do you think
>> don't know how you got out? You signed the breakup papers. That's the only reason Theodore let you go.
>> I didn't sign anything. Connor showed up with his men, got me out.
>> Just stop with the lies. Take the money and go. I don't blame you. I get it.
>> Alan, is that you? William?
>> Hey.
>> You remember basic? You were the golden boy. Drill sergeant said you had general written all over you. We joined the same year. Brothers in arms, right? So, how come 5 years later you're still a bottom rank private?
>> William. Long time no see.
>> Miss Vera. Heard your dad got released. That true?
>> Yeah. All thanks to Theodore.
>> Mr. Theodore's got serious connections in the military. Hell, I owe these lieutenant's bars to him. Unlike this deadbeat. 5 years and nothing to show for it.
>> You're that proud of being a second lieutenant? Really?
>> Damn right I am. A loser like you, you'll never make officer. Never.
>> Still can't believe Vera's dad ever thought you were good enough for her.
>> William, that's enough.
>> Whatever. Doesn't matter now. Miss Vera's marrying Mr. Theodore. You'll just be some loser watching from the sidelines.
>> Theodore? Let him enjoy himself while he can. I'll deal with him soon enough.
>> You dare talk about Mr. Theodore like that? It's Mr. Theodore. Yes. Yes, sir. Got it. Thank you, Mr. Theodore. Hell yeah. The grand marshal's going to be at the welcome banquet soon. Mr. Theodore put me in charge of front door security. Lucky for you, I don't got time to kick your ass today. Got better things to do.
>> Is that the Grand Marshall? William, can you do me a favor? Can you get us into the welcome banquet?
>> Miss Vera, just ask Mr. Theodore. He'd take you, no problem. Oh. You want to bring this loser with you?
>> Please, just help us.
>> Getting us in is easy. I'll handle it.
>> Oh, man, you're hilarious. Even the janitors there outrank you.
>> Fine. For Miss Vera's sake, I'll cut you some slack. Grab a taxi and follow me. You can tag along.
>> Thank you, William. Really. Stop being stubborn. Come on. Let's get a taxi.
>> Sorry, Vera. Go on in without me. I got to make a call.
>> Hurry, okay?
>> Grand Marshall? What are your orders, sir?
>> Move up the welcome ceremony. I'm already here.
>> Understood. I'll alert all the generals immediately.
>> You're serious? The Grand Marshall's welcome ceremony is being moved up?
>> You have my word. We'll be ready. Every officer, lieutenant, and above in Seven City will be there.
>> Thank you, Secretary Connor, for this chance to host the Grand Marshall. Our family will never forget this.
>> Dad. What's going on?
>> The Grand Marshall's welcome ceremony got moved up. Secretary Connor just called. I'm in charge of the reception.
>> So, we're actually going to meet him? The Grand Marshal? In person?
>> Damn right. And I'm the lead officer representing Seven City. Me. The Grand Marshal commands every branch of the military. His record is untouchable. He could swing a presidential election if he wanted to.
>> Yeah. Pulling all the strings from the shadows. That's real power. This is our family's big break. Impress the Grand Marshal and I move up. Simple as that.
>> So, you could make Lieutenant General? The only one in the entire Seven City?
>> Lieutenant General? Come on, kid. Dream bigger. One word from the Grand Marshal and I make full General. Easy.
>> Full General? That's the top. The inner circle.
>> Hey, that girl, Vera. You still into her? After today, getting her in your bed will be as easy as saying the word. Vera. You little tease. You'll be screaming and begging by the end of the night. Just you wait. [music]
>> You actually had the balls to walk in here?
>> Whether I'm here or not isn't your business.
>> Not my business? Without me, you wouldn't have made it past the front door.
>> One word from me and you get tossed out on your ass. You believe that?
>> Why are you picking fights already?
>> He started it. The only reason Miss Vera is here is Theodore. What makes you think you belong here, loser?
>> If you don't think we belong here, just say it. You don't have to be cruel about it.
>> No offense, Miss Vera. I'm talking about the deadbeat hiding behind you. Hey, everyone. Gather around. Got someone I want to introduce. This here is Alan, the guy Ms. Vera just dumped.
>> Who told you that?
>> [laughter]
>> Your mom, Mrs. Poppy. She's been telling everyone.
>> Mom?
>> [laughter]
>> And you, Mr. Deserter? Word's all over Seven City about you. Theodore let you off easy, huh? You get on your knees and shine his shoes for him. Is that it?
>> You hit me? You actually hit me?
>> That was a warning. Next time will be worse.
>> Why would you hit him? Are you crazy?
>> Vera, he
>> Don't you get it? This is your only shot. You already pissed off Theodore and the secretary. Now you want to make enemies out of every officer in Seven City? You're not a kid anymore, Alan. Why do you have to be so reckless?
>> Save it, Ms. Vera. This isn't over. We'll go easy on her out of respect for Mr. Theodore. But you, you've got some nerve.
>> That's Mr. Theodore. That's his car.
>> You got lucky. We'll finish this later.
>> [snorts]
>> Mr. Theodore, you're here. Everyone's been waiting.
>> Alan, what's he doing here?
>> Come on, sir. This works out perfect for you.
>> What do you say?
>> Make Vera see what a loser he really is. Right here, right now.
>> [music]
>> She'll be yours before the night's over. Pull this off and you make first lieutenant. On my word.
>> I serve only you, Mr. Theodore. Always.
>> Why did you leave the birthday party early? Your mom was worried. Had everyone looking for you.
>> Tell her I'm sorry, okay?
>> Nah, baby. You've got nothing to be sorry for. He's the one who should be sorry.
>> Theodore? What's that supposed to mean?
>> Come on. Look at you. You're stressed out, you're upset, and it's all because of this loser.
>> Mr. Theodore, I really do appreciate everything you've done for me, but please don't talk about him like that. I believe he's innocent. All of this is just a big misunderstanding.
>> Misunderstanding? All right, everyone. [clears throat] Quiet down a second. Got a very special guest I want to introduce to you all. This guy right here, Mr. Allen.
>> Dude's a deserter. Stole the Secretary of Defense's official car, and he's been lying to Miss Vera this whole time just to string her along. And now he has the nerve to sneak in here chasing after Miss Vera thinking he's going to meet the Grand Marshal. Please.
>> [laughter]
>> That's Vera's fiance? Yikes.
>> Total embarrassment.
>> Yeah, I've heard about this guy. Five years in, still a private. Bottom of the barrel. Cross Mr. Theodore and he's got nowhere to go in Seven City. Nowhere.
>> That's enough, Theodore. If we're not welcome here, we'll leave. Fine. Allen, let's go. Now.
>> Hey, come on. Don't be mad. It was just a joke. Lighten up.
>> It wasn't funny. Move.
>> But hey, I am curious about one thing. Alan, how'd you break out of max security? Dig a tunnel with a spoon?
>> Are you kidding? He caved. Signed the breakup papers and they let him out like the little dog he is. Duh.
>> Oh, really? That true, Alan? You already gave up on Vera?
>> You give that prison way too much credit. Connor came and got me himself. And Emily? She's in jail now.
>> [laughter]
>> You hear this guy, William? He says the Secretary of Defense personally picked him up. That's the funniest thing I've heard all year. Alan, did they beat you too hard in the joint? You lose your mind?
>> [laughter]
>> Secretary of Defense? Who do you think you are, huh? The Grand Marshal?
>> This guy's delusional. He'll say anything, won't he? And Miss Emily in jail? Yeah, right. Nice try. Miss Vera, you see who this guy really is now, right? He's nothing but a lying clown. All talk, nothing to back it up. A loser who will lie about knowing the Secretary of Defense just to save his own pride. Mr. Theodore is the kind of man you deserve, Miss Vera.
>> William, who I choose is none of your business. Back off.
>> He's not wrong, you know. I got your dad out of jail. I threw you your birthday party. All me. And this guy? Steals the Secretary's car and all he does is cause you problems every single time. So, come on, Vera. Be honest. You really going to stick with this loser? Alan, if you actually care about her, you'll walk away. Do the right thing.
>> Theodore, I'm so grateful for everything you've done. But Alan didn't mean any harm. There's just been a big misunderstanding, that's all.
>> Alan, look around. Look at all these people. Everyone in here is a commissioned officer, lieutenants, majors, the works. Even second lieutenants outrank you, and they're just door guards. You? You're just a private, bottom of the food chain. You wouldn't even qualify to work the door. You're nothing, a dog, and you dare disrespect Mr. Theodore? Who do you think you are? Tell you what, I'll give you one chance.
Crawl between my legs and you can stay. Deal? You deserter, piece of trash. You assault a military [music] officer in public? You're dead, you hear me? Dead!
>> Alan, why would you hit him? Why? [music]
>> You didn't hear him? He was insulting me.
>> He was out of line, yeah, but you can't just hit people. Don't you get it? Everyone here [music] is military leadership, top brass. The lowest rank here is lieutenant, people you can't afford to mess with, not even close. Do you have any idea what you just did? What the consequences are going to be?
>> Vera, stop [music] making excuses for him. It's over. William is still a commissioned officer. A private assaulting a lieutenant? That's a court-martial offense. He just threw the rule book out the window. Back on [music] base, I'd beat this punk so bad he'd never walk right again. Doesn't matter where we are. Assaulting an officer still lands him in jail for a long time. Those breakup papers saved you once.
They won't save you again.
>> I'm sorry, Theodore. He didn't mean it. He didn't. I'll pay William's medical bills, whatever he wants. Just let us leave. [music] We won't try to see the Grand Marshal, okay?
>> Vera, you're still defending him? You really going to drag your whole family down for this loser?
>> Theodore, you have no idea who you're talking [music] to. None.
>> I'll give him money. He'll leave Seven City forever. You'll never see him again.
>> [music]
>> Theodore, please. For me, let him go one last time.
>> Let him go, sure. I can do that.
>> Thank you, Theodore. Thank you so much.
>> But there's one condition.
>> Name it, Theodore. Anything I can do.
>> Vera, you know how I feel. I've liked you since the second I laid eyes on you. So, marry me.
>> This loser already gave you up just to get out of jail. What are you still hanging on for?
>> [sighs]
>> I would never give up Vera for anything. Ever.
>> Guys like you you hide behind your daddy's rank and act like you own the world. You'll never understand love or responsibility and you sure as hell don't know what real power looks like. All of you rotting this military from the inside out. It's disgusting. Seven City military needs a purge. Top to bottom. Badly.
>> This [snorts] guy's insane. Does he hear himself? Purge the Seven City military? Who does he think he is?
>> It's okay, Vera. Soon you'll know exactly who I am.
>> Theodore, he's not himself. He's just
>> Enough, Vera. Stop making excuses for him.
>> Purge the officers of Seven City? Even the Secretary of Defense wouldn't dare say that.
>> He does have that authority, actually. But you don't even need him for something this small.
>> [laughter]
>> Authority on paper and real authority, two different things, buddy.
>> Every officer here owes their rank to my dad. Every single one. The entire Seven City military answers to my family. Out here what my dad says goes. even more than the Grand Marshal. Good. Now I see exactly how bad things have gotten in Seven City. You and your father are the rot at the heart of this city's military, both of you.
>> Are you begging to die? Is that it?
>> Allen, stop. Please, you can't win this.
>> All right then. You've got guts, I'll give you that. Nobody in Seven City dares call our family corrupt, not even the mayor. Guess Max Security didn't teach you your lesson, huh? Relax, I'm not going to kill you right away. First, you're going to watch me put your little fiance in my bed. Then right when she's screaming my name, I'll put a bullet in your skull.
>> You You hit me? You actually hit me?
>> Allen, run. Now. They won't hurt me, just go. Get out of here.
>> This isn't just about you. Your dad's going down, too. Both of you.
>> That's it. You dead son of a [ __ ] you deserve her.
>> Let's see you take down my dad. Let's see it. But first, I'm going to break every bone in your body. One by one.
>> You got everything handled?
>> Yes, Grand Marshal. I'm alerting the other senior officers to head over for your welcome ceremony right now.
>> Everything else can wait. Tell Barton to get his ass to this banquet hall, 10 minutes. Secretary?
>> What's wrong, sir?
>> God damn it. That little bastard Theodore must have done something. Really set the Marshal off. Theodore again? Those two are going to get the entire Seven City military command fired, or worse. God damn it all.
>> What do we do, sir?
>> What do you think? Get the car ready. Grab the men. We're heading to the hotel and I'm calling that idiot Barton right now.
>> General Barton, you're going to be the star of this welcome ceremony. The grand marshal's going to remember you for sure.
>> Exactly. One good impression and that promotion's as good as yours.
>> General Barton?
>> Come on. That's Admiral Barton soon enough.
>> Come on. None of this happens without Secretary Connor. He gave me this shot. If I make full general, both of you make brigadier general. On my word.
>> [laughter]
>> It's Secretary Connor. That's got to be him telling you to go greet the grand marshal. Don't forget us when you're up there, General.
>> [clears throat]
>> Secretary Connor, to what do I owe the pleasure?
>> Barton, where are you right now?
>> At home, sir. Why? The welcome banquet isn't for hours, is it?
>> Get your ass to that banquet hall in 10 minutes or I'll rip those stars right off your shoulders.
>> Move! Now! To the banquet hall. Let's go!
>> General, what's going on?
>> No idea what's got him so riled up, but we've got 10 minutes to get there or we lose our ranks. Period.
>> Did this loser just say my dad's going to get his ass over here in 10 minutes? Seriously?
>> [laughter]
>> Oh my god, this is too much. He's still doing the bit? Does he actually believe his own lies now? A private calling the Secretary of Defense to order a major general around?
>> [laughter]
>> That's the funniest thing I've ever heard in my life.
>> 10 minutes. Then you'll know if I'm joking.
>> Alan, when are you going to stop this? When is enough enough?
>> Vera, trust me. Just 10 more minutes.
>> my mom, left my family, took every cent I had and went to that jail to get you out. I begged people. I humiliated myself just to get you in here to see the Grand Marshal, to give you a chance. And what do you do? You lie, you brag, you pick fights with officers you can't possibly fight, all for pride. Allen, you're not the man I knew. I don't even recognize you anymore.
>> Nothing I say right now will make you believe me. In 10 minutes, you'll see.
>> Mom? What's wrong?
>> Never mind where you are. Just get home right now. Your father's back.
>> Really? He's home?
>> Yes. He wants to see you.
>> Your dad's home, huh?
>> Yeah. The Secretary of Defense has released him personally. Come on, come meet my dad. Maybe he can talk to Secretary Connor for you, beg for leniency.
>> No, Vera. Trust me. In 10 minutes, every last one of these so-called Sin City military elites will be under arrest. They'll get what they deserve, all of them.
>> Allen, you're crazy. You've completely lost it.
>> Vera, why won't you just trust me? Once?
>> Fine. I'll go home and wait. I'll wait for the news that General Barton's been arrested, but Allen, I'm not helping you anymore. Not ever again.
>> Where do you think you're going? Running away? You're not going anywhere until Mr. Theodore says so. Got it?
>> Get out of my way. Grab him. Teach him what happens when you mess with me.
>> [screaming] [groaning]
>> I put up with you scumbags this whole time cuz I didn't want to ruin Vera's birthday. You really thought a handful of losers could take me? Seriously?
>> Allen. You know what you're doing? Stop it right now.
>> What happened to all that tough talk? You said your family runs Seven City. Like kings.
>> You lay a finger on me and every powerful person in this city will come for you. You'll never escape.
>> General Barton's here. Dad!
>> This guy's dead meat.
>> No kidding. General Barton is the top dog in Seven City. He holds all the power, life and death.
>> So, you're the deserter I heard about. The one who stole Secretary Connor's car.
>> And you must be the rot at the center of Seven City. Major General Barton.
>> General Barton, this deserter's lost his mind. He attacked all the officers and he humiliated Mr. Theodore right in front of everyone.
>> Yeah, Dad. Arrest him. I want to make him pay. Personally.
>> Enough. All of you against one guy and he still whooped your asses and you come crying to me? Have you no shame? You're an army lieutenant, not a toddler crying for his mommy. Act like it.
>> I know, Dad. I'm sorry.
>> Deserter. You know where you are?
>> [snorts]
>> This is the Grand Marshal's welcome banquet.
>> That's right. The Grand Marshal is going to meet every dignitary and top military in Seven City, right here. Everyone in this room outranks you. They're all your superiors. And the Grand Marshal, you'll never be worthy of meeting him, not in a million years. You only got in here because of my son, didn't you? Admit it.
>> Miss Vera begged me. That's the only reason he's here.
>> No wonder you're still a private after 5 years. You don't even have the decency to be grateful. And this is a banquet honoring the Grand Marshal. He's the supreme commander of every soldier, a war god. Doesn't that shame you at all as a soldier, even a deserter?
>> The only ones who should be ashamed are all of you. You've betrayed my trust.
>> This time, not even Vera's dad, Kaido, begging on his knees will save you. Nothing will. So, you can fight. Big deal. Fists don't beat bullets. Cross General Barton and there's nowhere in Seven City you can hide. Dad, don't shoot him right away. Make him suffer. Make him beg for forgiveness, on his knees.
>> Relax. I'll tell the warden to put him with the real tough guys. They'll take real good care of him.
>> Drop your weapons. What do you think you're doing?
>> Secretary Connor, you're here early, sir. Is the Grand Marshal arriving soon? There's a little situation here, but don't worry, sir. I'll have it cleaned up right away. Won't mess with the ceremony at all.
>> Secretary Connor, this is the guy who stole your car, and he's a deserter, too. Total disgrace.
>> We were just about to take him to prison, sir. Teach him a lesson. Make him beg [music] for your forgiveness.
>> You don't need to waste time on trash like this, sir. We'll handle it discreetly. But, uh, when the Grand Marshal gets here, could you put in a good word for me? This promotion's riding on it, sir. Means everything.
>> Yeah, Secretary. Our family will never forget this forever.
>> Idiot!
>> Secretary Connor? W- Did I do something wrong, sir?
>> Secretary, did you hit the wrong guy? That loser right there is the one who stole your car.
>> How dare all of you? How dare you behave like this in front of the Grand Marshal of the Empire?
>> The Grand Marshal? When did he get here? Where is he?
>> Secretary Connor, why are you bowing to this loser?
>> I'm so sorry, Grand Marshal. I had no idea Barton and his men would dare act like this, that you were put in danger. It's unforgivable.
>> Secretary Connor, have you lost your mind? You're calling this loser Grand Marshal?
>> Yes, sir. What if the real Grand Marshal shows up and hears this? He'll be furious.
>> Lord Allan is the Grand Marshal in person. Barton, you dared treat the Grand Marshal of the Empire like this? You just signed your death warrant.
>> He's He's the Grand Marshal? No way. It can't be true. This loser can't be the Grand Marshal. It's impossible. Grand Marshal, it was all Theodore. I had no choice. Please, spare me.
>> I never imagined the Imperial military had fallen this far. It's worse than I feared. What was that you said? Out here in Seven City, your dad's word carries more weight than mine?
>> [crying]
>> Grand Marshal, my son is an idiot. He didn't know what he was saying. Please, give him one more chance.
>> Your Excellency, I was drunk. I wasn't myself. Please, spare us. We're sorry.
>> Take them all away. If apologies fixed everything, we wouldn't need courts-martial.
>> Grand Marshal, we're sorry. We know we were wrong. Please, just one more chance.
>> You can't do this. I can run Seven City for you. I'll be your dog. Grand Marshal, please.
>> Audit every officer in Seven City, top to bottom. Nobody gets a pass.
>> Yes, sir. Right away.
>> Alan, did Theodore and his guys give you a hard time?
>> No, they didn't.
>> Then come over to the house. Dad's home. He wants to see you.
>> Arrange another banquet tonight. [music] Send an invitation to Vera's family.
>> Understood, sir.
>> Tonight, I'm going to propose to Vera. And she'll finally know who I really am.
>> Well, well. If it isn't the great Mr. Allen. Did you throw Mr. Theodore in jail yet?
>> Yeah. Not just Theodore. Barton's going on trial, too.
>> Oh, give me a break. Why don't you say you arrested Secretary Connor, too?
>> The head of the Kaido family invites you over, and you show up late. You really think you're somebody, don't you?
>> Vera didn't give me a specific time when she called, so I'm not late.
>> [gasps] [sighs]
>> Why, you little
>> [laughter]
>> Look at you, kid. Five years and you've bulked up big
>> time. Mr. Kaido.
>> Long time no see.
>> [laughter]
>> Remember when we sent you off to the military five years ago? Vera cried all night. Her eyes swollen like peaches.
>> Dad, you promised you wouldn't tell that story.
>> That's why I came back. [music] To marry Vera.
>> I tell you, Will. You're a worthless nobody. You'll never lay a hand on my daughter.
>> Poppy, he served five years in the military. How is that nothing?
>> You haven't heard? This loser spent five years in the military and never even made corporal. Still a bottom rung private.
>> And that's not all. He's a deserter. And a thief.
>> I don't believe it. Allen would never do any of that. The truth will come out soon.
>> Truth? Here's the truth. My daughter is going to marry Mr. Theodore.
>> Theodore? Who's that?
>> Mr. Theodore Barton, only son of Major General Barton, army lieutenant.
>> He's getting out of jail, the family business saved, all Mr. Theodore, every bit of it.
>> That's funny. When Secretary Connor released me, he never mentioned anyone named Theodore, not once. He said it was a direct order from the Grand Marshal himself.
>> Well, obviously Theodore's dad, General Barton, went to the Grand Marshal on our behalf.
>> Barton went to the Grand Marshal personally? Funny, I don't remember that.
>> Oh, please. You think you're the Grand Marshal now? What would you know about General Barton's connections? You're way below his level.
>> that's enough. I like the kid. I think he's got good character.
>> But, sir
>> Enough, Simon. Rank isn't everything. It's not the only measure of a man.
>> Yeah, right. If rank doesn't matter, how did you get out of jail? Cuz of Theodore's family connections, that's how.
>> Don't listen to your mother. You're my daughter, and you're your own person. So, tell me. Who do you love? Allen or Theodore?
>> No, Kaido. Vera has to marry Theodore. There's no other way.
>> This family is not so far gone that we have to sell our daughter's future. Never.
>> Oh, really? And where would you be right now without Mr. Theodore? Still in a cell, that's where.
>> And that's worth throwing Vera's life away?
>> Throw her life away with Theodore's status? She'd be a general's wife. That's not a fire pit, that's a crown. But him? A deserter? A thief? You let Vera marry him, and you ruin her life forever.
>> Mrs. Poppy. You seem to have a lot of wrong ideas about me.
>> Wrong ideas? The proof is right there. Did the secretary's car drive itself here, huh?
>> You have Theodore's number, right? Try calling him, see if he picks up. You think you can scare us with that?
>> When Mr. Theodore answers, I'm going to ask him all about how you had him and General Bateman arrested. Let's see what he says.
>> He's [cough and clears throat] probably just busy. That's all.
>> Exactly. You think everyone's a deadbeat like you with nothing to do all day? Mr. Theodore is an army lieutenant. He's got responsibilities. And let's not forget. You signed those breakup papers to get out of jail, didn't you? And you still have the nerve to show up here?
>> I've said it a hundred times. I never signed any breakup papers.
>> Wait. Prison? Breakup papers? What is she talking about?
>> This loser stole Secretary Connor's car. Mr. Theodore had him thrown in max security. He was supposed to get serious time. But Mr. Theodore cares about Vera. He said if Allen broke off the engagement, he'd get him out.
>> And Allen agreed?
>> He was out in less than half a day. Draw your own conclusions.
>> No. I don't buy it. Allen's not like [music] that. There's another explanation.
>> Kyle, how can you
>> You said Secretary Connor released you personally. So you have his number, right?
>> What are you saying?
>> Simple. Call Connor from my phone. Ask him. You'll have your answer.
>> Oh, please. You're still lying? Even now?
>> If you actually get Secretary Connor on the line, I'll get on my knees and lick your shoes. Swear to God. Well, that's Secretary Connor calling me.
>> Oh my god, it's Secretary Connor. Answer it. Our family's actually connected to him now. This is huge.
>> Wait. What if he's calling to press charges?
>> No. No way, right? Allen and Vera are done. His crimes have nothing to do with us.
>> Maybe not. But he's standing right here in our living room. Doesn't look great.
>> This is your fault. You just got out of jail and you had to invite him over? Now he's going to drag us down with him.
>> Enough. You haven't even answered yet and you're already panicking. How do you know he's calling with bad news?
>> Relax. I asked Connor to call.
>> You?
>> Yeah. I had the Grand Marshal's welcome banquet pushed back. I told Connor to let you know. Mhm. Mr. Kaito? Speaking, sir. What can I do for you?
>> It's not an order. The Grand Marshal has decided to push back the welcome banquet. He asked me to inform you personally and to invite your family to attend.
>> The Grand Marshal personally invited our family to the banquet?
>> Of course. I'll text you the exact time. Try not to be late, all right?
>> Allen, how did you know what he was going to say?
>> You still won't believe me if I say it out loud. Just come to the banquet, then you'll understand everything.
>> You got lucky. One lucky guess and you act like you're hot stuff.
>> Allen, you're coming with us.
>> What? Kaito, are you insane? That's the Grand Marshal's banquet. Every top military official in the country will be there.
>> Exactly. Secretary Connor, the Grand Marshal himself, everyone.
>> Bringing a thief like him will disgrace our entire family.
>> Ignore your mother and your uncle, sweetheart. I need you to tell me the truth. Who do you love? I won't meddle in your relationship. If Vera loves you, then I respect that. Her choice matters most. But Allen, she's my only daughter. Promise me you'll take care of her. Always.
>> What is wrong with you? You really going to let Vera marry a deserter? A thief?
>> Exactly. Secretary Connor probably still has a warrant out for him. And don't forget he made an enemy out of Mr. Theodore.
>> I'll talk to Secretary Connor. Straighten everything out. Don't worry, kid. Secretary Connor's a reasonable guy. I'm sure he won't hold a grudge against a young man.
>> But what about Theodore?
>> No buts.
>> Vera, I hope you don't regret this a few years from now.
>> All right, everyone. Put on your nicest clothes. We're going to the Grand Marshal's welcome banquet. Alan, I always knew you were a good kid. Hey, maybe after this banquet you'll even get a promotion, hm?
>> Alan, please don't let him down.
>> Vera, soon you'll know everything about me. All of it.
>> Secretary Connor, when will the Grand Marshal arrive? Yes, sir. I flew in from another district on such short notice. Wouldn't miss this banquet for anything. Heard they arrested over half the lieutenants in up in Seven City
>> [music]
>> on the Grand Marshal's direct order.
>> All right, everyone. The Grand Marshal will be here shortly.
>> The officers in Seven City had gone rotten, so the General cleaned house himself. I hope nothing like that ever happens in your commands. And I'll let you in on something early. The General's fiance is Kaido's daughter, Vera.
>> That arms dealer, Kaido? I heard he got arrested for treason a while back, then Secretary Connor personally let him go. No wonder. The old man's got the General's backing. Lucky bastard. Kaido's got one hell of a daughter.
>> So, tonight I don't want any drama or arguments. All right. The General's about to arrive. I need to get ready to receive him.
>> Kid, I didn't know you didn't own a decent suit, but hey, mine fits you pretty well.
>> Been in the military all this time. Never really got into the habit of wearing suits.
>> [laughter]
>> A suit is a man's armor, kid. You can't marry Vera in your uniform, right?
>> Vera, quick. Look at my dress. Does it fit right?
>> Mom, you've been fussing over this dress for almost 2 hours. If we weren't about to be late, you'd probably try to get a new one made.
>> This is the general's welcome banquet. We have to look our best.
>> Okay, Mom, I know you care. Let's go. We're really going to be late.
>> Come on, kid, it's on the first floor. I'll introduce you to some old military friends of mine.
>> Sorry, Mr. Kaido, I need to step away for a bit.
>> What did you just say? You're running away?
>> Just stepping away for a bit. Not running. You'll see me in the banquet hall soon enough.
>> We're about to be late. Where are you going at a time like this? Whatever it is, it's not more important than the general's banquet.
>> I know what's going on. This loser, he's been running his mouth the whole time. Says he's the general, says he can boss around Secretary Connor. Bottom line, he's just a clown. Before he had Vera backing him up, so he could act all tough. But look where we are now. Half the empire's generals are here. Secretary Connor and the general himself are showing up. So, this loser's scared. He's too much of a coward to even step into the banquet hall. He just wants an excuse to run.
>> Alan, is that really true?
>> Vera, go ahead to the banquet hall. You'll see me again soon. Just don't be too surprised when you do. As for you two, when you see me again later, you're going to regret every word you just said.
>> Forget about him. Let's go in. Can't be late for the general's banquet.
>> [sighs and snorts]
>> Fine. Let's go in.
>> That's the Kaido family, right? No wonder the general's got his eye on her. Mr. Kaido, congratulations on making it home safe.
>> All thanks to Secretary Connor for clearing things up.
>> Don't worry. The Empire doesn't punish those who've done good. It's Vera, right? My daughter's around your age. You two should get to know each other.
>> Thank you for your kindness.
>> Oh, no, not at all. We'll be counting on you to put in a good word for us with the General.
>> But I don't even know the General.
>> Don't worry. You'll meet him soon enough.
>> General, is that true? The military's latest big contract, our family gets priority?
>> Of course.
>> Mr. Kaido, the Empire looks after its own.
>> Commander!
>> Commander, the banquet's all set. The Vera family's in the main hall. Do you have any other orders?
>> You all go ahead and host for now. When the time's right, I'll come down.
>> Five years, Vera. I told you I'd come back with honor and marry you.
>> Mr. Kaido, where's your son-in-law?
>> Son-in-law?
>> No point hiding it now. Of course, Sir Alan. Why isn't he with you?
>> I I just didn't realize Alan knew you, too.
>> What?
>> Sis, we need to cut ties with that loser Alan right now. That loser's pissed off Secretary Connor and the whole Theodore family. You think the military brass is going to like him?
>> You're right. If they find out about all his crap, they'll hate our whole family.
>> Exactly. Tonight, we can't be connected to that loser.
>> Generals, please don't misunderstand. Vera broke off the engagement with that loser Alan a long time ago.
>> What? She broke it off with Sir Alan?
>> That's right. Alan's a deserter and a thief. He stole Secretary Connor's car. We've cut all ties.
>> Why'd you have to bring up Alan? Look, now they're pissed at us.
>> Poppy, that's enough. Alan is our daughter's choice.
>> Choice? That choice will drag this whole family down.
>> But I hope you'll think twice about this. The generals walked away the second they heard his name. Isn't that proof enough? Let me talk to Secretary Connor first. Secretary Connor. Secretary Connor.
>> Mr. Kaito, welcome.
>> Being able to attend the commander's banquet is an honor for our family.
>> Welcome to the commander's banquet. Before we begin, I have an announcement. Theodore and his father have been arrested. They'll face military court, but there are still some who slipped through. Guards, arrest that man. Lock him up with the Theodores.
>> No! Why are you arresting me?
>> with the Theodores and you've insulted the Grand Marshal more than once.
>> I When did I ever insult the Grand Marshal?
>> Alan? How dare he wear that uniform?
>> Oh, no! That's the Grand Marshal's uniform. He's going to get our whole family killed.
>> Grand Marshal!
>> I'm sorry I kept this from you for so long.
>> You You're really the Grand Marshal?
>> Back then, after 5 years of military service, I worked my way up from private to where I am today. All because I wanted to return with honor and marry you.
>> Alan, no! Grand Marshal, please forgive me. I was tricked by that bastard Theodore.
>> I've already looked into everything you've done. Take him away.
>> No! Grand Marshal, please! Vera! Vera! Help [screaming] me!
>> I never would have guessed that the kid who enlisted 5 years ago would become the commander more powerful than the president himself. But my feelings for Vera never changed. I'm at ease knowing Vera is in your hands. Mrs. Peep, do you believe me now?
>> Grand Marshal, just pretend I was blind before. I'm sorry. Vera, don't blame me. I just wanted you to have a better future. I never imagined Alan really was really was
>> Mom, when I went to save Alan with all my savings, I know you knew, but you didn't stop me, so I know you love me.
>> I'm sorry, Vera. I almost destroyed your real happiness. From now on I'll Alan, can you forgive Mom?
>> I'm not that petty. Besides, Mrs. Peep has a sharp tongue, but my investigation shows she never actually did anything wrong. Alan, as Vera's father, I need your word you'll treat her right. Promise me. Yes, Mr. Kaito. I swear it.
>> [applause]
>> Then the wedding will be 1 week from today.
>> Grand Marshal, the president is on the phone. He'd like to attend your wedding.
>> He's welcome.
>> The president?
>> Yes. The president's tried to host the commander several times, never managed to get him.
>> Oh my god, the president. What have I done? I almost pushed my daughter into someone else's arms. I'll never forgive myself.
>> Will you marry me?
>> Of course. I've waited 5 years for this moment.
>> Woo! Woo!
>> [applause]