After the boys go to have some greasy, heart attack-inducing cuisine at Burger Barn, catching Xander up on what they heard, and one diaper change in the Burger Barn restroom later, they return to the center of the Tipton lobby, sitting on one of the couches. I-Lloyd sits in a red chair nearby, while I-Larry lies on the couch edge. Zack subtly uses his thumb to point to a man in a black coat passing by.

🎧: ✅
🕶️: ✅
💭: I-Larry & I-Lloyd
😰: 10%

Zack: You know, that could be him.

Cody: Yeah, but check out the girl with the black scarf. She looks suspicious.

I-Larry: Remember, Xander, looks aren't everything.

The girl is applying lipstick, looking at a handheld mirror.

Xander: That's true.

I-Lloyd: I don't know, Xander. Anyone can be a crook nowadays. I mean, you know how often Ninjago City gets in trouble.

Xander: That's... also true.

Cody: *Slightly bumps Zack's arm* Don't let her see you. Use your surveillance gear.

The three of them hold up flimsy newspapers with a woman's face on the cover, with visible holes. Xander accidently holds it upside down, and Zack's has a large gaping hole beneath the eyeholes. I-Lloyd puts his hand on his face and shakes his head.

Xander: *Flipping it right-side up* ... Sorry.

I-Larry: Hey, you're trying your best, and that's all God asks of you.

I-Lloyd: Well, sometimes the "best" is not good enough, Xander.

Cody sighs at Xander's tomfoolery and looks at Zack's newspaper.

Cody: Why did you cut a mouth hole in your newspaper?

Zack: So I could finish my fries.

Xander: ... I'm just lucky that it's Tuesday and that it was around 5pm.

Both twins briefly look at Xander.

Zack: I'll never understand why you need to be that strict with your meals, dude.

Zack proceeds to munch on a fry as Maddie strolls down the lobby, holding Ivana in one of her arms.

Maddie: Hi, Zack. Hi, Cody. Hi, Xander.

Cody slams down his newspaper, Xander nearly tosses up his newspaper from him slamming it, and Zack casually sets his down after a few seconds.

😰: ⬆ 40%

Cody: Great. Now our cover's blown. *Looks at Xander* Sorry, Xander.

Zack: How'd you know it was us?

Maddie: Trust me, I can see Xander's headphones from a mile away.

Xander: ... Oh, that is a pretty & fuzzy dog.

Maddie: Yeah, London's having me watch her for a bit while she's away. Do you want to pet her?

Xander gets up and approaches Ivana, slowly lifting his hand and placing it on her tiny head. After a few pets, Ivana lightly licks his hand.

Maddie: Aww, I think she likes you. Which is strange, because from what I know, she doesn't like anyone that isn't rich.

A moment passes, and Xander feels something unfamiliar in his chest. But he had a good sensation; he just didn't know what it was.

I-Larry: Just remember to wash your hands when you get home. You know your dad is allergic to dogs.

Xander: ... Right.

Maddie: And now, if you'll excuse me, *Holds up two blue and white tickets* Ivana has floor seats for the Celtics game. *Looks at Ivana* I just hope they don't mistake her for a pom-pom.

Xander: ... Or try to sit on her.

Maddie giggles at him, and they leave as Ivana growls at her.

Zack: Ok. Back to the case.

Cody gets up from the couch and sits on the coffee table in front of Zack, holding a piece of gray paper. Xander moves around the coffee table and sits back down on the couch.

Cody: Oh! Check out this picture I downloaded off the FBI website. It's a known jewel thief.

I-Lloyd: But how did... *Looks down, shaking his head* Oh, I don't even want to know.

All of them look across the lobby to see a man dressed in a dark blue coat with a red & black tie. With a slight Elvis hairstyle.

Cody: It looks just like that guy!

Zack: You can't tell anything from this picture. It's all blurry. Looks like Mom in the morning.

Xander: ... No, it doesn't; you can clearly see the black hair on his head. I know Carey has brown hair.

I-Lloyd: Not to mention, the guy on the paper looks more masculine.

Zack: Ok, fine. It's the only lead we got. Let's surveil him.

The twins stand up, and Xander does as well, albeit with a giant crinkle from his diaper. They consider what to do with him.

I-Lloyd: Oh boy...

Zack: Um, Xander?

Xander: ... Yeah?

Cody: Do you think... you can stay here sitting on the couch?

Zack: You're not exactly the... sneaky type.

Xander isn't understanding what they mean, so they try a different approach.

Zack: *Snaps his fingers, pointing at Xander* I got it! You could be a decoy.

Xander: ... Huh?

Cody: Uh, yeah! Sit here, and have the suspect focus on you while we gather intel!

Xander: ... What should I do then?

Zack: That's the easy part. Just look like a guest waiting patiently for something.

Xander: ... Ok?

The twins hunch down and creep around behind the couch on the other side, hiding behind the big red chairs along the way, like spies. The suspect, who is seated on the opposite couch from Xander, uses his flip phone to call someone. He periodically looks at Xander while talking.

I-Lloyd: Ok, Xander, this could be your first hero mission. As you just saw, sometimes to get an advantage over an enemy, it can be good to eavesdrop on them to get information.

Xander: But what about what Carey said earlier?

I-Larry: I know what she said, but you could stop a crime from happening, Xander! I'm sure that more than justifies it.

Xander: Well... if everyone agrees it's a good idea...

Suspect: Yo, it's me. Good news. Yeah, I spotted the diamonds. I can't believe I missed them. They're huge.

Zack: *Whispering* It's the thief.

Cody: *Whispering* Are you sure?

Zack: *Whispering* Listen.

Suspect: Yeah, the diamonds are right next to the rubies. I got to snag 'em before it's too late. I'll catch you later.

I-Lloyd: Ooo, a classic heist?

I-Larry: *Looks at I-Lloyd* Oh yeah, that's villainy 101. Perfect start for Xander's hero journey.

The suspect closes his flip phone and gets up. The twins also get up and whisper to each other.

Zack: *Whispering* We got to stop him.

Cody: *Whispering* But how? We're 12. And last week you got beat up by a girl.

Zack: *Regular voice, hands on his hips* I could've taken her. Except I had too many fish sticks for lunch, and it slowed me down.

Xander stands and asks the twins for results; they forcibly smile at him.

Xander: ... Um... How did I do?

Zack: Perfect!

Cody: Couldn't have done it better!

Esteban comes down into the lobby area. Cody looks by Zack and points at Esteban.

Cody: Let's get Esteban. He'll help us.

I-Larry: *Smiles* Huh, what convenient timing!

Zack: *Points at Cody* And it'll clear his name. Esteban! We've got good news and bad news.

Esteban: *Stands back a little* What is the bad news?

Zack: The police think you're the jewel thief.

Esteban: Ay díos mío...

Esteban, apprehensive, places his palm on his chest and takes a few steps back from them.

Esteban: But I never stole anything in my life.

Zack: The good news is we know you're innocent.

Esteban: *Relaxed* Oh, thank you, little blond peoples... *Glances at Xander* and Big Boy. You three are true and loyal friends.

Cody: And we found the real crook. See this picture?

Cody shows him the gray paper from before.

Esteban: Is that your mother?

I-Lloyd: *Nearly banging his head on the counter* Are you serious right now?

Xander: Exactly what I'm thinking.

Zack: No, it's the crook.

The suspect nonchalantly passes by them.

Zack: We heard him talking about getting rubies and diamonds. *Cocks his head to the left* Come on.

Esteban: *Points at Zack* I will bring this man to justice and clear my name. *Quickly, triumphantly, holding his fist up to the side* No one calls Esteban Julio Ricardo Montoya Del Rosa Ramirez a thief.

Xander: ... Huh?

I-Lloyd: *To I-Larry* Do you think Manny ever speaks like that?

I-Larry couldn't help but snort and chuckle a bit at that comment.

Zack: No one's got the time.

He grabs Esteban's wrist, and they sprint into the right hallway. Xander stays still, unaware of them leaving.

I-Larry: Hey, Xander?

Xander: Yes?

I-Lloyd: *Holds his hands out, pointing to the hallway* Didn't you notice them sprinting in the hallway?

Xander: O-Oh, sorry-

I-Lloyd: Don't apologize! Just go!

They find the suspect walking. Everyone, minus Xander, leans their heads to the left.

Zack: He's trying to escape!

Each of the three pursues him, and the suspect enters a bar mitzvah party to take off a fur coat behind a woman wearing a shining black & gold coat. Zack points at the suspect.

Zack: He's stealing that fur coat!

Cody: *Briefly points at him* Let's get him!

Esteban: Stop, thief!

Esteban jumps on the suspect and has him pinned on the ground, causing him to drop the fur coat. Mr. Moseby sees what's happening and tries to get to them.

Esteban: I've got you now.

Zack: *Points at the suspect* You are so busted!

Suspect: For what?

Cody: For taking that woman's coat.

Suspect: Yeah, to the coatroom.

Xander catches up by walking, luckily just as the party pauses.

Cody: But we heard him talking about getting the diamonds. The huge diamonds!

Suspect: Yeah, Saul and Esther... Diamond.

Both the Diamonds awkwardly wave at them.

I-Lloyd: Well... this is a bit embarrassing.

Zack: *To Cody, hands on his hips* Oh, they are huge.

Xander: ... Maybe in width, but what about height?

I-Larry: Xander, be nice!

Cody nods in agreement with them.

Mr. Moseby: Esteban, what are you thinking?!

Esteban: I am thinking I should take my knee off this man's esophagus. *Stands up, frowning*

Cody: But he said the diamonds were right next to the rubies.

Mr. Ruby: *Stands up* That's us, the Rubys. *Points to David with his hand* It's my son David's bar mitzvah.

Mr. Moseby: Which he was kind enough to invite me to. *To Mr. Ruby* 50% off the chop liver sculpture of your son.

Mr. Ruby returns to his seat.

I-Lloyd: What are the chances...?

Esteban: Oh, Mr. Moseby, sir, please forgive my social booboo, but I knew that I was under suspicion.

Mr. Moseby: *Calmly* How did you find that out?

Esteban: The boys.

Mr. Moseby: And what made you think this man was a crook?

Esteban: The boys.

Mr. Moseby: And who are we never going to listen to again?

The twins point at each other. Xander isn't sure what to do.

The twins: The boys?

The twins look down in shame. Carey comes around after a while after she hears what happened. Then she returns them to the lobby, on their way back to the suite, holding onto the back of their shirts. Some of the bar mitzvah attendees allowed the boys to take some food before returning to the festivities. Xander politely declined. I-Lloyd would take some food if he could, and I-Larry also politely declined.

Carey: You guys are in such big trouble that I'm grounding myself for having you.

I-Larry: How does that work?

Cody: But we apologized to everyone at the bar mitzvah. And they were ok with it. They made us this nice plate of food.

Zack: *Looking at the plate, slightly disgusted* Although I could've done without the fish head.

Xander: ... I admit, it does look a little creepy.

I-Larry: It does.

Carey stands in front of them, putting her hands on her hips.

Carey: Oh, you think the fish head is bad? Wait till you hear your punishment.

Zack: So you mean we're grounded?

Carey: Grounded? *Points up* You mean, like in the suite with TV, video games, and room service? *Crosses her arms* That's not punishment. That's camp.

Zack: We never liked camp.

Carey: *Briefly smiles* Nice try. You're not leaving my sight. In fact, you're spending Saturday with me picking our wardrobe for my act.

Cody: But Xander can't be here on Saturdays!

Carey: I know that.

Zack: Isn't he being punished?

Carey: No, he isn't.

Both twins become understandably frustrated, jaws hanging.

Zack: Why not?

Carey: Because I'm not his parent. And plus, he didn't eavesdrop on the meeting we had earlier.

The twins and Carey enter the elevator. Xander stays out of it.

Zack: So, about what's happening tomorrow... do you mean... where you try on clothes?

Carey: *Puts her hands on their shoulders, smiling* With lots and lots of shoes.

Both twins scream "NOOO!" as the elevator door closes. Xander chooses to leave a bit early.