[Back in the mall, Jinx sings in French while scribbling something with a red marker. Then, she cuts paper with scissors and some tape with her claw. Soon, she hangs up three images of Vic on a board full of pictures. It is clear that she resents Vic for the failed heist. Jinx laughs evilly while scratching one picture before noticing her hench-dogs have returned.]
She’s really losing it.
[shakes off the tape]
Yes, what is it?
They’re ready to rob the dairy.
Purrrfect! Oh, everything is coming to plan. Now it’s time to make the call. [Roland gets out a cellphone from his folds.] Excuse me, you keep that thing in your folds? That is so disgusting. [to Nolan] You, you dial the number and put me on speaker. [Nolan dials the number and puts on the speaker.]
FP Female Phone Operator
[on phone]
Hello?
[on phone]
Hello? Lactose Farms?
FP Female Phone Operator
[on phone]
How may I help you?
[on phone]
It’s come to my attention that there will be an attempt to rob one of your dairy trucks tomorrow. It’s not important who I am or how I came to know this. Just think of me as a concerned citizen intent on fulfilling my civic responsibility as well as...
MP Male Phone Operator
[On the other side, the phone operators only hear meowing on the speaker. One of the operators goes to the office of his superior.]
Uh, chief? We may have a situation.
Marge Malone [grabs her nightstick]
Well, okay then. Let’s go have a look-see.
FP Female Phone Operator
[They check the speaker with Jinx still talking...or meowing.]
This is the third time they called.
MP Male Phone Operator
It just sounds like a cat crank-calling us.
Marge Malone [shoves her nightstick at his nose]
If it were a dog barking, I’d be on board for a prank. Some dogs are born for mischief. They just are. Not cats. Oh, no. Cats mean business. [She gets out her phone, uses the Critter Talk, and selects a cat to translate the meowing.]
[on phone]
I repeat, there will be an attempt to rob one of your dairy trucks tomorrow. I suggest you take appropriate measures to prevent this brazen thievery from occurring. Okay, I’m done. Hang up the phone. Ha, ha. What an evil genius I am. [hangs up]
Marge Malone Well then, still seem like a prank to ya?
MP Male Phone Operator
Eh, that last part did a little.
FP Female Phone Operator
What’s our next move, chief?
Marge Malone Our next move is for me to go back to my office and formulate an ingenious plan. And you go get my car waxed. [She enters her office and approaches the mirror; to herself] Well, well, well. Would you look at that, Margie Malone? We’re having company tomorrow. I guess I better take out my finest China to serve a heaping plate...[puts on her hat] of justice!
TG Tour Guide Tracy
[Inside Lactose Farms, a tour is going on.]
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the one, the only Lactose Farms! If you will all gather around me, we’ll begin our tour and head into the heart of the farm.
Marge Malone [She carefully watches surveillance footage for any robbers.]
I know you’re here. I can feel it. Show yourself.
TG Tour Guide Tracy
[Back in the tour...]
Today, you will discover the answers to all of your dairy questions. Including the most-asked dairy question of all time, “Are curds the way?”
[We see Garfield, Odie, and Vic going incognito as backpacks.] [on com]
Bullfrog, Chipmunk, Roadkill, do you copy?
Are you kidding me? They actually work? You should take this to Shark Tank.
[on com]
Now remember, the only way to get the keys to the milk truck and free Ethel undetected is by sneaking to the path I’ve mapped out for you. If you deviate from that path, you will trigger security and all bets are off. Understood? Alright, look alive. The electrical answers door should be coming up on your left.
TG Tour Guide Tracy
[offscreen]
Okay, this way.
[He spots the door to the electrical room.]
Hey, look! There it is!
[The three animals sneak off to the electrical room without being spotted.] [on com]
Okay, we’re in.
[on com]
Continue through and locate the air vent at the end of the hallway. That will take you to the refrigeration room.
PA PA Announcer
[They spot the air vent at the end of the hallway.] [via intercom]
Factory workers, your 15-minute break begins now.
GV Garfield, Vic, Odie
Ah!
[They run off as employees come out the door. They walk past a janitor, not knowing it’s actually Vic, Garfield, and Odie.]
Blech! Ugh, your feet need a deep rinse!
[They remove the disguise and open the air vent. Odie and Vic get in, but Garfield gets stuck in between.]
What’s the hold up, Junior?
How did you get through this? You’re bigger than me!
[his stomach gurgles]
Am I?
Well, the vent don’t agree. Try sucking in your gut! [He and Odie start pulling at Garfield.]
Try sucking in your butt and your gut!
[They pull Garfield off and they end up sliding down three separate paths. Soon, Garfield falls on the vent and plops down in the middle of a big platform. Vic and Odie arrive nearby.] [on com]
Bullfrog, what’s happening now?
We fell out of a vent, into a room that looks like it was full of heavy machinery.
[on com]
Son of a cud. You’re in the pinecone.
Marge Malone [She spots Garfield in the security footage.]
Jiminy Davis! The perp is a cat, and this one looks like it could eat us out of business!
[Cut back to the animals, Garfield spots the loading dock in the distance.]
Oh, Vic, Vic! Look! There’s the loading dock!
We’re in the middle of the pinecone! Otto told us to stay out of the pinecone!
Oh, stop. There’s no pinecone. Otto’s a bit of a worrywart. I can walk to the loading dock from here. [He tries to walk, but the floor opens beneath his feet, and he falls in.] AAH!
[Then, he rises out on top of a big slice of cheddar cheese, eating part of it.]
Mmm. Oh, cheddar. Probably one of my top 26 favorite cheeses. [Vic stares at Odie, who shrugs. He notices a timer ticking down.] What do you think happens when that gets to zero?
[It hits zero and the cheddar cheese is moved out with Garfield on it!]
AAAH!
[on com]
Bullfrog, what’s happening now?!
[on com]
Roadkill got carried away to the pinecone!
[on com]
Listen to me. You have to carry on with the mission. Get to the loading dock before the workers return from their break or you’ll miss your only chance to get that truck.
[As he rides down the cheddar cheese...]
No, no, no, ah! [It gets onto a grater slide.]
C Computer
Shred sequence initiated.
[The cheddar cheese slides down, shredding bit by bit by the grater slide. Odie barking]
Odie! Thanks, buddy, but I’m already full from the cheddar. [Odie barks to Garfield to jump off the cheddar he’s on.] Oh, jump off? Good idea! [He jumps off and grabs onto another piece of cheese hanging next to Odie.]
[However, Garfield’s cheese piece is moving away from Odie's.]
Uh, hang on. Wait, where am I going? [He spots a sign saying, "FONDUE AREA".] Fondue?? [He sees approaching some giant pots of boiling melted cheese!] Oh, no! [He tries to get away by jumping from cheese block to cheese block.]
[Odie barks in fear before spotting some cheese sticks being made. He grabs one and peels it to make rope. Garfield falls and is about to enter the hot fondue, but Odie lassos his friend away. However, Garfield ends up on a big block of butter. Knives drop down to cut it and Garfield dodges the blades. Odie rushes over to grab Garfield, but they're about to be cut by the blades.]
Junior! [As the two dodge the knives, Vic jumps to the rescue. He walks across some steamy fondue, bounces off a hot pot, and walks on more fondue. Just as the knives prepare to chop up Garfield and Odie...] Junior! [...he jumps in and saves them as the blades come down. As they pant, Vic holds up his severed tail.] That was too close even for me.
I couldn’t let you have all the fun.
PA PA Announcer
[via intercom]
Workers, your break ends in 5 minutes.
[They all rush out to the loading dock.] [on com]
Okay, Otto, we’re in the loading dock. Where are the keys?
[on com]
They should be hanging on a pegboard on the far wall.
[Odie barks to Garfield.]
What do you mean we have a problem?
[Odie points to the pegboard, empty of keys.]
The pegboard is empty!
Marge Malone Now would you look at this? Three misguided stray pets trying to steal a truck of milk. Never a dull moment at this dairy, is there, Margie? You were looking for these, aren’t ya? Oh, here you go then. [She throws them the keys and Garfield tries to get them, but they reel back to her.] So, how’s this gonna play out, fellas? The easy way or the hard way? And just so you know, I’m up for either.
[He spots a chair and nearby gets an idea.]
Follow my lead.
Marge Malone [Garfield rushes to the chair and charges it toward Marge. Unfortunately, the guard binds Garfield's ankle with some restraints. Vic groans in dismay while Odie shakes his head.] [cracks her neck]
Who’s next then? [She chases after Vic and Odie.]
[on com]
Otto, that security guard has the truck keys!
[on com]
Crazy eyes? Tragic sense of fashion?
[on com]
Yeah. How did you know?
[on com]
Marge Malone. [Cut to a flashback showing Marge towing him away from Ethel. Flashback] Ethel!
[Cut back to present day] [on com]
She’s not just my nemesis. She’s also my… enemy.
[on com]
Love to hear about it, but right now, what do we do?
[on com]
Get those keys. I’ll create a distraction so you can get out of there. [As he runs off]
Marge Malone [She tries to get Vic and Odie.]
Come here, you!
[Garfield hops over to a janitor's bucket and uses the mop to row across the floor. Marge is about to capture the two when the mop hits her head, obscuring her vision. Garfield grabs the keys from her.]
You see that? That’s indoor cat style!
[As the three rush to the truck, Marge gets the mop off her head and blocks their path before electrocuting Garfield with an electric rod.]
AAHH!
Marge Malone [As Garfield lands in Vic and Odie's arms, the keys fly back to Marge via electric rod.]
No, no, no, no, you’re not getting away. I’ve already called the pound. Your days of thievery end today.
PA PA Announcer
[Suddenly, the alarm blares.] [via intercom]
Attempted Perimeter breach!
Marge Malone [She looks at the security footage to find Otto trying to open the gates.]
Otto...?!
[He looks at the button and the milk truck before getting a plan with a regretful look.]
Junior, sorry about this.
Sorry? For what? [Vic pushes him and Odie onto Marge, making her lose the keys. As Vic grabs the keys, Garfield is shocked.] Vic?! [Vic presses the button to close the gate in front of the two and Marge. He then gets to the milk truck and turns back to look at his son with regret.] What are you doing?! [Vic gets inside the milk truck.] Vic! Don’t you go! Vic! Please!… [Vic drives off, leaving him and Odie with Marge. Garfield is sad and depressed.]
Marge Malone [on com]
Send security to the loading dock.
[Vic bursts through the gates of Lactose Farms. Otto sees Ethel standing a few feet across!]
Otto!
Marge Malone [Otto tries to run over to Ethel, but Marge drives in to stop him.]
You do not want to try me today, mister!
[Workers arrive to surround Otto with electric rods while Ethel is corralled. Otto angrily roars and charges, hitting Marge's car. Marge then zaps him with the rod.]
AAH!
Marge Malone Get him!
[Otto is forced to retreat while Garfield and Odie are put in the back of the pound truck.]
[Cut to nighttime on a bridge, away from the city. Marge drives up to meet with a mystery figure holding a kennel.] [voiceover]
It was a dark and foggy night. The air was damp and heavier than a broken pipe. On nights like this, you can’t swing a cat without hitting shady characters making shady deals all over town. [Marge flashes headlights at the figure, who flashes his flashlight back. Voiceover] Oh, but this night was going to be different. Justice was about to be served with a helping of retribution on the side.
Marge Malone [She steps out of the truck.]
Is that the package?
Marge Malone Well, we have a deal. [She whistles and Ethel steps out of the truck.]
[disguised voice]
No one will come looking for her?
Marge Malone Nope. I did what you said. I burned her paperwork, and then shredded it, and burned it some more. It’s like she never existed. Except for the image of her face on millions of dairy products.
[Ethel comes over to the figure, who gives Marge the kennel and some keys. The mystery figure is actually the three animals with Garfield using the same Critter Talk app to mask his voice.] [disguised voice]
This...never happened.
Marge Malone Agreed. [She leaves with the cage, revealing Jinx inside it. She growls at Marge.] Oh, save it, Cat Fancy! I know you planned the milk truck heist and then tried to throw those innocent cats off a train to cover it up. The boys told me everything.
[Jinx sees her former henchdogs now working for Marge. She hisses at them. Meanwhile, Ethel looks around until she finds Otto. She is reunited with him at last!]
Otto! [hugs Otto] You are my day.
You are my night.
[Otto and Ethel stare lovingly at each other. Otto sprays cologne in his mouth and prepares to kiss her, but Ethel leaps onto him and they both have a romantic kiss.]
