Meet Macey! is the first episode of My Friend Macey.
Episode Summary[]
The show begins with Macey, who is just leaving school. She's talking to her friend, Laila, about how annoying her school day went. Laila wonders what went wrong. Macey explains about how her chemistry class was all wrong, because someone ruined her baking soda volcano by pouring Pepsi into it instead of the baking soda mixture they were supposed to use. Then she goes on about how the bully, Marcus, stole her lunch and had to resort to eating Landen's leftover sloppy joe. Afterwards, at her criminal justice class, she failed her most recent exam. Laila feels bad that she had such a bad day, but reminds her that it's the weekend now, and they're free to do whatever they want. This makes Macey feel better, but also remembers she has to work later tonight. Laila says she can always come over when she's out of work and spend the night. Macey agrees to the idea. The two head back for their homes.
Elsewhere, Dr. Eggman is planning his latest scheme to get rid of Sonic the Hedgehog. Orbot and Cubot are both curious as to what the esteemed doctor is working on this time. He asks them if they remember the machine they used to revive everyone after Eggman Nega wiped out half of the town. Cubot has no recollection of that device. Eggman says he's been tweaking that machine so that it can possible destroy everyone instead. Orbot feels as if that scheme idea sounds a bit cliché, but supports the Doctor in his plan. Eggman says he'll get rid of Sonic once and for all with this machine and says nobody can stop him, not even Olivia or any of her pesky friends. Cubot says Olivia hasn't done much in a long time. Orbot seems to remember Olivia going on an extended vacation after the whole incident where her death was faked. Eggman thinks this would be the perfect time to strike then, especially after the whole mess on the Starfall Islands. Eggman brings his machine into town to get his vengeance on Sonic.
Macey's shift at work is dragging. She just wants to get it over with so she can go see Laila. Laila had just texted her saying that Kaylee is going to be there too. Macey really hopes for something exciting to happen. She even hopes it gets busy. Her coworker, Noah, wonders if that was a good idea to say. Another coworker and close friend of Macey's, Alyssa, also wonders now if they're going to get slammed. Just then, a giant robot foot lands inside the building. Alyssa says that's not exactly what she meant by getting slammed. Macey's boss, Nya, goes outside to see what exactly is happening. She sees a Death Egg Robot just outside the building. Nya begins telling everyone that they're officially closed until this whole mess clears up. Little do they know an epic battle is happening outside. Olivia, Kaitlin, Sonic, and all of their friends are busy fighting off Dr. Eggman and his army of Badniks. Macey and Alyssa go outside to see what's happening. Alyssa sees Olivia and all of them fighting the Death Egg Robot. She's really surprised to see them. Macey wonders who it is. Alyssa points out Olivia, Kaitlin, Sonic, and all of their friends. She remembers hearing a lot about them and is kind of psyched to actually see them in-person now. Macey is still really confused. She thinks going out to talk to them is a good idea. Alyssa wonders what Macey is doing.
Dr. Eggman is getting his machine ready to fire at Sonic. He tells Sonic to say his last goodbye. Knuckles wonders what that's supposed to mean. All of a sudden, the machine fires right as Macey walks up to Sonic to ask who he even is. The machine takes Macey instead of Sonic. Everyone begins freaking out. Olivia demands that Eggman brings her back this instant. Eggman says he can't; she's gone forever. Sunshine thinks they need to get her back, and fast. Alyssa is freaking out too, because she knew she had plans with her friends tonight. She thinks her friends are gonna be mad. Later that night, around 12:30, Laila wonders where Macey could possibly be. Kaylee wonders the same thing; she hasn't been answering any of their texts, Snapchats, or calls. Laila thinks Macey is a back-stabbing friend because she agreed to come spend the night. Kaylee wonders if that's a little harsh. Laila doesn't think so because Macey would never turn down an opportunity to spend the night here. Kaylee just shrugs.
Elsewhere, it turns out that Macey is just in another dimension known as Null Space. Macey wonders how she's possibly supposed to escape. More importantly, she thinks Laila is going to kill her because she was supposed to spend the night with her tonight. She goes to a corner and begins crying. Not only is she about to lose her friends, but she'll never get to see her classmates, her coworkers, or her family ever again. She thinks she's trapped here forever. She begins reminiscing on some of the memories she's made with her friends and family over the years. She remembers the Pitbull concert she went to with her friends, the carnival they went to last summer, the Christmas where her cousins made the biggest snow fort ever, and the shift at work where her coworker Ellie brought in doughnuts for everyone. She thinks there's no hope now. She didn't want to die this young but she is. There's no food or water to be found anywhere.
Back at home, Becca and Jeremiah are working on ways to revive the girl that was lost. Becca asks if any of them even know who this girl was. Everyone shrugs. Right when Becca gets something working, they hear crying. Becca wonders if someone's alright. Alex says none of them are crying. Jake then thinks it's coming from the portal that opened. Becca wonders what portal he's talking about. That's when they see the open portal. Jeremiah tries to communicate with Macey. Freaked out, Macey wonders who's here with her. Jeremiah tells her that they're here to release her from this alternate dimension. Macey is so relieved because she thought she was going to be trapped there forever. After entering the portal back home, she thanks the kind strangers for rescuing her. She then proceeds to wonder who everyone is. Olivia thinks they're going to be here a while introducing everyone so she suggests a scene transition.
After the screen wipe, Macey is finally acquainted with the whole squad. As happy as she is making new friends, she just remembered Laila's sleepover. She thinks maybe she can still make it. Kaitlynn tells her the bad news that it's the next day. Macey gets sad again. She thinks Laila must be really mad at her. Aubrey suggests talking it out. Even a little conversation can go a long way. Macey thinks she can try, but she also feels as if she needs to beat up the guy who sent her to the other dimension in the first place. Olivia tells her to feel free to beat up Dr. Eggman. Macey thinks that's a funny name, but will go do it. Olivia feels like they need to go see this.
Dr. Eggman is busy polishing off his Death Egg Robot, when Macey approaches him. Eggman wonders how she possibly escaped Null Space. Macey said she had nice new friends who rescued her, and now he's going to pay for what he did. Eggman laughs, wondering how a puny little girl like her will take him down. Macey suddenly becomes very outraged and begins beating the living pulp out of Eggman. Olivia is impressed. After a good beating, Macey takes down Eggman. She's really impressed with herself because she didn't think she had that in her. Macey suddenly feels really powerful and thinks she can take on whatever evil throws at her. Dani thinks she's getting really ambitious really fast, but likes it at the same time. Brooke thinks she'll be a valuable asset to the team. Macey then realizes she needs to make it right with her friends.
Macey goes over to Laila's house, where Kaylee is just leaving. The two of them are not happy to see her. Macey explains to Laila and Kaylee that she never meant to ditch them and explains what even happened. She asks if they can forgive her for ditching the sleepover. They both decide to forgive her and tell her about what they're doing tonight. Macey agrees to go bowling with them. She says she'll make sure no evil stands in her way this time.
Production Information[]
- The first episode of the series.
- Olivia breaks the fourth wall, mentioning a scene transition to pass some time.
Music[]
- "The Lost Hex" from Sonic Lost World: Heard during the opening scenes.
- "Dream Figure Skating: Theme of Eggman" from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games: Heard during Dr. Eggman's scheming.
- "Guardian: Fortress" from Sonic Frontiers: Heard during the Death Egg Robot fight.
- "Dear Father" (Instrumental) from Sonic Frontiers: Heard during Macey's breakdown.
- "Find Your Flame" (Instrumental) from Sonic Frontiers: Heard when Macey beats up Dr. Eggman.
Trivia[]
Real-World References[]
- Three episodes of A Day in the Life of Olivia are referenced in conversation:
- Dr. Eggman recalls the machine that brought everyone back after Eggman Nega's apocalypse ("When Olivia's Life Is Threatened").
- Orbot mentions the time Olivia's death was faked ("Sadness in Summer").
- The extended vacation Orbot mentions may be a reference to "Mammal Walking: New Horizons".
- Dr. Eggman recalls the events of Sonic Frontiers.
- Two movies can be seen on Laila's sleeping bag: Die Hard and Black Adam.
- Null Space is a setting where Sonic got sent to in Sonic Forces.