Can you help us?

Our planet was taken over by some kind of... entity.

The people it takes over, they look like your friends, your family.

But they're not themselves anymore.

They're part of... it.

Hello, Rick.

Long time no see.

Unity?

Summer, Morty, this is, uh, Unity.

We sort of used to, uh... date.

I could do whatever you do and more, baby.

Quite an operation you got going here, Yoon.

You're a whole planet now, huh?

After we broke up, I spent some time wandering through space.

Then I found this world.

Where I was better able to focus on my passion for unification.

You mean stealing people's bodies?

Summer, rude.

So, what's next?

After I become a Type 1 civilization, this world will be invited into the Galactic Federation.

Oh, goody.

From there, I'll have access to countless planets and species.

One by one, I will unify them.

I will become the universe.

And I will be what the single-minded once called a god.

Oh, that's pretty sexy.

Hey, listen, where can we get a drink around here?

Recreational substances were phased out here.

There's no need for escape from the self when your world is one.

Unity, Unity, who am I talking to?

I watched you assimilate a whole police station just to get your hands on the evidence locker.

Rick, when we met, I was a young hive mind with the population of a small town.

People change.

I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I've grown.

Hey, listen, I've grown too.

I have!

You see, I've reconnected with my family, right?

Hmm.

Why is that, I wonder?

Maybe it's part of getting old.

Maybe I just miss being with a collective.

Yes, Rick, yes!

Oh, yes!

Do you know what I love about you, Rick?

You're the only single mind I've met that really sees the big picture.

You got that right.

But, baby, listen, you're talking about taking over planets and galaxies.

You gotta just remember to let go sometimes, you know?

I can let go!

Hey, look!

You see that town across the river?

Watch this.

Woah!

Woah!

That's not what I meant!

It's okay!

It's okay, I evacuated!

I evacuated the town, look!

Hey, we're right here!

We're fine!

Oh, that was awesome!

My grandkids weren't in that town, right?

Are my grandkids alive?

Steven, set yourself free!

Summer, before I took over this planet, this man was a registered sex offender.

I have transformed life here into a paradise.

Prostitutes are now scientists.

The homeless are now physosophers.

Oh, oh, physosophers? Nice!

Oh my god, where did you learn to talk, you grandpa-stealing slut?

I'm feeling...

Oh man, let me help all of you guys up!

I'm fine!

I think you're getting what you wanted, Summer.

Something's happening to Unity.

Do all of you remember who you are?

Yeah, my name is Ron Benson.

I'm an electrical engineer, father of two, and as you can see from my flat, concentric nipple rings, I'm a member of this planet's top race!

The Cone Nipple people will rule this world!

You shut your mouth, you dirty knife nipple bastards!

What'd you say to me, you target chest piece of shit?

Race war!

Hey, these two freaks have no race!

Hello, Summer. Hello, Morty.

It's okay, you're safe now.

Unity?

I am so sorry.

I didn't know freedom meant people doing stuff that sucks.

I was thinking more of a choose-your-own-cellphone-carrier thing.

Aw, Summer, you did nothing wrong.

I'm having fun with your grandpa.

Grandpa, we need to go home. Now.

See ya.

We're not leaving without you.

Oh my god, you guys, I get it.

You're afraid the big, bad hive mind is gonna steal your grandpa away.

Actually, no.

I think Unity's great and you're a horrible influence on it.

Up next, are you a concerned grandchild or just a buzzkill?

We'll tell you how you can know for sure.

I think you two are a little outnumbered.

Is there a way for you to call Summer and Morty?

I feel bad that they— Screw those guys.

Don't waste your brain on those weirdos, Unity.

They're no different from any of the aimless chumps that you occupy.

They just put you at the center of their lives because you're powerful, and then because they put you there, they want you to be less powerful.

Never gonna happen, though, right?

Back in a flash.

Hey, Yoon!

You got any more—

Rick, forgive me for doing this in notes. I'm not strong enough to do it in persons.

I realize now that I'm attracted to you for the same reason I can't be with you.

You can't change.

And I have no problem with that, but it clearly means I have a problem with myself.

I'm sure there's no perfect version of me.

I'm sure I'll just unify species after species and never really be complete.

But I know how it goes with us.

I lose who I am and become part of you.

Because in a strange way, you're better at what I do without even trying.

Yours.

And nobody else's.

Unity.

Unity!

Unity!

How can I assist you?

I want to talk to— Unity!

You are classified as a hostile entity, and Unity doesn't want to talk to— This isn't gonna shake out like you think, pal!

Unity's not into other hive minds!

It's gonna suck you in and use you up, and a month from now, I'm gonna be making out with all of you in a bunch of red wigs!

Unity!

Unity!

Unity!

I know you can hear me!

Get out here!

Weapon systems engaged.

Oh, in your dreams you have weapon systems.

Rick, you said we were going to a movie.

We are, Morty.

You just got saved by the bell, bitch!

Okay, let's do it.

Therapy me.

Maybe we should turn off the phone.

President of the United States?

Thought you might think that was cool.

You like it when people think you're cool.

You're extra analytical today, looking to remodel your kitchen.

We've got a situation in the state of Virginia.

Virginia has declared itself literally and exclusively for lovers.

As you can see, Virginia has no crime, no poverty.

All goods are freely given.

What happened?

Tell me the secret.

Well, if I tell you, you'll tell everyone.

But if I show you, you won't have to.

How unsettling and cryptic.

Sir, it's some kind of body-snatching hive mind!

Pick up your phone, asshole.

When I call, it's an actual emergency.

Rick?

Unity.

Take it easy.

Take it easy.

I can explain.

Just let me get things under control.

You controlling things is the explanation.

And we agreed you wouldn't do it where I work.

What the fuck are you playing me with?

New scent I picked up after you left.

I call it scent of love.

You concocted a me-repellent?

Does that look like a bad idea?

Rick, are you in a relationship with the population of Virginia?

We dated.

Calm down.

We came because we're worried about you.

Why?

We hear things, Rick.

I tried calling, but is it true you're looking for him again?

That's none of your business.

You're our business.

You quit that business, and you're fired from that business.

And I'm using your last paycheck to cover the stapler you stole, which was my heart.

Civil war, baby!

It's time to put these bastards on ice.

Queue up the dome.

Ow!

A nation in turmoil tonight as the entire state of Virginia continues to be trapped inside an energy dome.

Mr. President, you cut eight million pieces of me off.

It hurt.

Boo-hoo!

I've made it clear we can't be friends, Rick.

But I need to reconnect those people so I can properly release them.

They're hosting a mindless collective.

If it connects to another mind, it could become its own colony.

You ghosted me to focus on your work.

Your work is absorbing the universe, but it's my universe.

Please go.

We'll spray the Virginians before they touch anyone.

I'm sorry you lost a finger, but that's the price of surprise butt play.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Alien vessel is departing.

Good job, people.

I'll run the aerosol cannon from the chopper.

We need the operator.

Arriving at the dome, sir.

Good.

Just gonna see how we're looking.

And there's Helicopter One with the aforementioned gas, and you can actually see President Curtis inside, checking his phone to see if this will make people like him.

Fact is, nothing short of literally a 100% approval rating is gonna save Curtis in the next election.

100% approval.

Whoopsie!

I'll be right back.

Sir?

I just gotta get the thing.

How is that gonna work?

Give it to me.

Give me that hive!

Holy shit!

Hello, sir!

The President has saved us!

He's going to assimilate the Earth faster than I can fight it.

And you want me to talk to him?

There's no talking to him.

No human mind can keep itself together while controlling millions of people.

So where are we going?

I need Unity's help, so you need to convince her I'm worth it.

You aren't.

So lie.

Look, it's clear you weren't lying when you said you could've taken over Earth because your finger just took over America.

I need you to help me fix that.

Oh, it took that to make you believe me?

Why should I believe you?

You show up unannounced and hijack a state.

I called you multiple times!

You ghosted me!

Rick, is that true?

She dumped me.

Why would I answer her calls?

Alright, I'm going to commit a cardinal sin in couples therapy here.

But Rick, I think you're wrong.

Bringing you is a mistake.

You had an outer space lady who was worried for your life and your response was hostile enough to cause a huge problem.

Thank you.

Now you're asking her to both forgive you and solve it?

Unity, I think the reason Rick brought me here is that he doesn't know how to indicate to you he's changed.

Because he's changing very slowly.

But he is.

Alright, anyone else want to call me a baby?

Maybe we can drag this out until Earth is fully assimilated.

Alright.

So you're asking for an invasion?

Whoa!

Hold them back!