"Unguarded" is the second segment of the eighty-seventh episode of Big City Greens.
Synopsis
When Remy tells Vasquez he no longer needs his protection, Vasquez speaks with a therapist.
Plot
Remy is getting dressed and ready for a medieval event being held at the community center. Just as he picks his outfit, Vasquez arrives, apparently unaware of Remy's plans, and gets ready to go. However, the Remingtons all agree that Vasquez's services are not required as Remy is old enough to look after himself. As Remy leaves, Vasquez has a panic attack and faints. Upon awakening, Russell and Rashida reveal that they have hired a therapist for him named Dr. Maya Bloom. Dr. Bloom quickly deduces that Vasquez has an unhealthy attachment to Remy and that he needs to let the boy be independent. Vasquez begins to tell his story of how he met Remy and when the Remingtons hired him.
Years ago, Vasquez was once known as Tiger Fang of the Order of the Fang. He and his team learned that the Remingtons had just purchased an ancient scroll that is important to their Order and go to their home to retrieve it. The Remingtons return home to put Remy to bed, where it just so happens that he uses the scroll to help him sleep. Vasquez is unable to take the scroll without making baby Remy cry, so his partner Viper Fang suggests they kidnap Remy. Unable to kidnap the child, Vasquez turns on his Order as the Remingtons watch in awe. After the Order escapes, Russell and Rashida decide to hire Vasquez to be their official bodyguard for Remy.
Dr. Bloom tells Vasquez that he is already learning to cope with the idea that Remy is now making his own decisions, but Vasquez refuses to believe that and heads to the community center with Dr. Bloom following him. At the center, Vasquez sees Remy playing joust with Cricket and becomes concerned, especially when Remy falls from his bicycle. However, Dr. Bloom points out that Remy is clearly having fun and Vasquez finally realizes that he is not in any danger. Afterwards, Vasquez picks up Remy from the center and admits that he is overprotective of him. Remy says that even if he doesn't need him, he would still like him around and they hug.
Cast
- Chris Houghton as Cricket Green
- Marieve Herington as Tilly Green
- Zeno Robinson as Remy Remington
- Danny Trejo as Vasquez
- Lorraine Toussaint as Rashida Remington
- Colton Dunn as Russell Remington
- Betsy Sodaro as Community Sue
- Joe Manganiello as Viper Fang
- Margo Martindale as Dr. Maya Bloom
- Shane Houghton as Additional voices
Trivia
- This episode reveals that Vasquez has known Remy since he was a baby. It is also implied that Vasquez is not his real name.
- Moral: Just because someone doesn't need you as much as they used to doesn't mean they don't want to hang out with you anymore.
