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I keep going over and over it.

Oh.

Silly girl - took a lantern into one of the stalls.

Is that what caused the fire?

It must've tipped over somehow.

One spark...

Thank goodness you were there.

You saved Celeste's life.

Nonsense! If anything, she saved me.

I should go and check on her.

No, no, no. The doctor said you should rest.

And don't worry.

You have me.

Thank you, Sally.

I appreciate it.

GIGGLING

Wooo!

SHE SHRIEKS

LAUGHTER

Hurry up - we'll be late for breakfast.

Did you manage to sleep?

I don't think any of us did.

Good morning, girls.

Good morning, Miss Grayling.

Good morning.

Now, come and join me.

Don't look so worried.

I'm only here to check on you.

It wasn't us caught in the fire.

True.

But it was still very frightening.

How's Celeste? And Matron?

The Doctor has instructed them to rest today.

Miss Grayling, please can I go see Merrylegs?

After lessons, yes.

But don't worry, I was there earlier.

He's being spoilt rotten.

Oh, that's good to hear!

Now, I gather Celeste went to the stables because she was upset?

I've heard about the birthday present

and the rather unfortunate note.

I made such a hash of things.

Can I visit her to say sorry?

Celeste needs rest today.

But you'll see her soon.

Come on. Off we go.

Miss Grayling, what do you get for breakfast?

I always think a good breakfast starts the day.

GIRLS CHUCKLE

Aren't you coming?

I'll see you there.

Celeste's mother embroidered this. I think she'd want it.

Jo, you can't.

Miss Grayling was really clear - you're to leave her alone.

Breakfast!

Watch out for crumbs because Matron will have my guts for garters.

Guts for what?

It just means I'll get into trouble.

So, Matron told me you rescued her from the fire.

That is quite something.

No, we saved each other.

Well, thank goodness you did.

Whose idea was it to soak the blankets?

Matron's, but I fetched them.

What? Did she ask you?

She could not see them...

Celeste, did Matron actually say that?

Yes.

I was scared, but she said, "You'll have to, I can't see properly"

Darrell? Mm-hm?

Celeste's just told me something really alarming.

Er...what is it?

She had to help Matron escape the fire.

And Matron actually told her that she couldn't see well enough.

Sally, you have to tell Miss Grayling!

Yes, I know, but what if Matron loses her job?

What if she stays and someone gets badly hurt?

They almost were.

My grandmother used to do this for me when I was little.

If you can get the peel off in one...

then you get to make a wish.

Try it.

Will it come true?

Well, that rather depends on the wish.

Can you please try to telephone my mother again?

I so want to see her!

It's hard to be away from her,

especially when you're feeling unwell.

I'll try again.

She'll come. I'm sure of it.

I'll let you know what she says.

Sally, can I have a word?

Is everything all right?

We need to manage Celeste's expectations about her mother.

She won't be able to visit.

Oh, that's a shame.

Things are tricky at home.

There's much she doesn't know.

DOOR SHUTS QUIETLY

Poor thing.

I thought...

..you might need this.

I am so sorry about yesterday.

I'm such an idiot.

Here, let me.

I know you're cross.

But, honestly, I can't wait for you to come back to the dorm.

Everyone misses you.

I'm not coming back.

Miss Grayling is going to speak to Maman.

She will come and take me home.

Oh, Celeste, your mother isn't coming.

Miss Grayling is telephoning her.

Yes, but...

..she's sure she won't come.

I heard Miss Grayling tell Sally.

Something must be wrong...

No, steady on. She's probably just busy!

I know Maman.

If she hears about the fire, she will come straight away -

however busy!

I need to talk to her.

Jo, what are you doing in here!?

I...

..I saw you talking to Miss Grayling and I didn't want to interrupt so...

But I'll just be on my way.

Is it true?

Did Miss Grayling say that my mother isn't coming?

Jo, you were listening in?

So it is true?

Please go to Miss Grayling.

There is something I need to tell her.

I was...

too scared to admit it last night - but she needs to know.

It was ME who started the fire.

Oh, Celeste... It's all right.

She'll understand if you knocked the lantern over -

it was a terrible accident.

No, it wasn't.

I set the fire on purpose!

Where have you been? You missed breakfast.

I sneaked some toast out for you.

Thank you. But I'm not hungry right now.

You went to see Celeste, didn't you?

What's wrong? Did something else happen?

Sally told me not to say.

But it's just dreadful.

You have to tell us.

Yes, we're her friends too.

Celeste said that she started the fire,

that she did it deliberately.

But Merrylegs was in there!

Why would she do that?

I don't believe it. Celeste would never hurt Merrylegs.

So what will happen now?

Sally's speaking to her but it just doesn't make any sense...

Clarissa, wait! Where...?

Do you understand how serious this is?

The police were here last night. They'll have to be told.

Maman will understand.

I will explain when I see her.

Why would you do such a terrible thing?

So that Miss Grayling could send me home, of course!

You did this on purpose to get sent home?

Why didn't you confess last night?

Miss Grayling sat with you. She asked you what happened.

CELESTE STAMMERS

I was confused.

The smoke...

DOOR OPENS NOISILY

Clarissa, you really shouldn't be in here. Celeste needs to rest.

I need to know the truth.

Did you set that fire on purpose?

Yes, I did.

You could have killed Merrylegs!

No, I knew he'd be fine.

I made sure he got out.

Barely!

He was terrified.

When I got him, he was shaking, and he was scared.

Clarissa, I'm really sorry, you must go.

Clarissa, come on... I will never speak to you again!

SALLY SIGHS DEEPLY

CELESTE SOBS

Celeste.

Celeste, talk to me. I really want to help you.

Leave me alone.

I'll be sent home soon. That's all that matters!

I don't want these stupid flowers!

Oh...

SHE TAPS AT THE DOOR GENTLY

Dear, no, I shouldn't be sleeping.

I need to get moving.

You've had a shock.

It's good to get some rest.

Hmm.

Can I ask you a question about the fire?

Celeste says she started it.

Why would she have said that?

To get herself sent home.

What do you remember?

Do you think she could have done this?

I...didn't see it start.

Why not? Was it your eyesight?

I don't like your tone, Sally!

Well, you couldn't see to fetch the blankets, Celeste told me.

Maybe you couldn't see the lantern and accidentally knocked it over?

You think I started that fire?

No, not on purpose.

But, Matron, we really must talk about this.

It's very important for Celeste. You're right. It is.

I'll deal with it. That girl's in my care.

She's in a really bad state. Shouldn't we call the doctor again?

Doctors can't heal this. She's backed herself into a corner.

As a nurse, that is my job - to encourage her to talk.

What about you? You need to talk too.

Matron, please.

There.

Feeling better?

My mother used to do this.

Oh, lovely.

When you're out of sorts, a wash is just the ticket.

SHE CHUCKLES I'm right, aren't I? Yes.

So...

..I, er, hear you started the fire.

The lantern.

You kicked it over.

On purpose?

Yes, exactly that.

Came out of nowhere, those flames.

Do you remember how shocked we both were?

We were both very scared.

Celeste, if you started the fire, why were you as surprised as Matron?

Where is Miss Grayling? Have you told her what I did yet?

We need to get to the bottom of this first.

You need to tell me what really happened.

I started the fire. I did.

She has to send me home! No, Celeste!

Stop! Stop it! Celeste, enough!

No! Celeste!

Celeste, calm down. No! Celeste.

Calm yourself.

Sally, could you, er, step outside for a minute, please?

It's all right.

That poor girl.

You're right.

I could have kicked that lantern over in the stables.

Truth is...I can't see where I'm going.

Your eyesight's that bad?

It's cataracts.

They're getting worse.

I've been telling myself it doesn't affect my work,

but I've put lives in danger.

It's awful.

It's unforgivable.

I'll go speak with Miss Grayling. I'll walk with you.

Right.

Thank you, Sally.

Clarissa?

MATRON SHIPLEY SIGHS

KNOCK AT DOOR

One moment.

Oh. Matron Shipley.

Is everything all right? I have something I need to tell you.

May I come in? Yes, of course.

Erm, thank you, Sally.

I can manage.

Miss Grayling was right.

You are being spoilt.

HORSE GRUNTS

Clarissa? What are you doing here?

I wanted to apologise.

Not accepted.

Merrylegs...

Don't touch him!

I understand why you are cross, but you don't know everything.

Yes, I do.

But it's not true. I didn't. I just said I did.

I would never do this to Merrylegs.

You believe me, don't you?

Celeste, I don't know.

I am so sorry, Clarissa, I really am.

I'm just so worried about my maman.

Why would you lie?

Because I want to see her.

So you want to be expelled?

Do you think something's wrong at home?

It's the only explanation.

My mum would never forget my birthday.

And now, I was in a fire and she still won't come.

But you said you started it.

Celeste, that is so serious.

It was the only thing I could think of to get me sent home.

Miss Grayling and Matron, they would understand.

You cannot tell them.

But you can't take the blame. Not for something you didn't do.

Promise not to tell.

SHE SIGHS I can't.

It's... It's just wrong.

No, Clarissa, please don't say anything!

Celeste?

Clarissa, I thought you were my friend! I am your friend!

That's why I can't let you take the blame for something you didn't do.

Tell Sally what happened. If you don't, Celeste, I will.

What is going on? Celeste? No! Celeste, stop!

It's the right thing to do. Are you sure?

Clarissa.

You should probably head back to the dorm now.

It'll be all right. You'll see.

I promise.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Oh, Celeste!

You shouldn't be out of bed.

Come in, come in. Sit down.

DOOR CLOSES

Sally.

MISS GRAYLING SIGHS

Matron's told me everything.

Well, not quite everything.

Miss Grayling...

..I lied.

I didn't start the fire.

Why would you lie about such a thing?

Celeste was worried that there was something wrong at home.

That's why she lied.

She thought if she could get expelled,

she could get sent back to her mother.

I spoke with your mother just now.

Is she coming to fetch me?

I'm afraid she can't. Why not?

I was in a fire.

Something is wrong. It has to be.

Yes. You're right.

Your mother sent you to Malory Towers

to protect you from the truth.

I'm sorry, Celeste.

She's not well.

She asked me not to tell you, and I completely understand why,

but I think it's time you knew.

Miss Grayling, please tell me what's wrong.

Ah, there you are. I thought Celeste must be with you.

Oh, don't worry. She's with Miss Grayling.

Ah.

I suppose she told you about her mother.

Yes. Poor woman.

She has been through an awful lot.

Are you packing?

Well, I'm not fit to work, am I?

You showed me that. Sorry.

Don't worry, Sally. You've done me a favour.

Miss Grayling, she is such a wise woman.

She told me to get my head out of the sand,

stop hiding from my sight loss.

So, I've made a few phone calls.

I found out there's an ophthalmologist

in one of the London hospitals, and he's got this new treatment.

It might mean surgery, but it just might help.

You could regain your eyesight, Matron.

Well, I won't know, will I? Unless I go and see the man.

MATRON SHIPLEY CHUCKLES

There you are.

What happened? Are you being sent home?

I knew Sally would sort everything out.

You were right to make me tell the truth.

Miss Grayling was so kind. It was not her fault.

Maman told her to keep things from me.

What sort of things? Maman was very ill.

She had to have an operation.

That's why she sent me back to school.

She didn't want me to see her so unwell.

Gosh, that explains a lot.

I've just spoken to her. Miss Grayling let me telephone.

Her operation was a success.

Amazing! Brilliant! That's great!

But does that mean you'll be going back to France?

I will, once my mother is well enough.

Until then... You stay with us, and that's great news.

We'll have such fun, you'll see. Yes.

I'm so happy!

Ooh!

La-la-la! THEY EXCLAIM

Here, let me... Ah!

It is my sight that's going, not my strength.

It'll be your turn to leave soon.

That's such a scary thought.

Oh, don't be so daft. You're more than ready.

A doctor, is it? Well, yes, if they let me in.

MATRON SHIPLEY SIGHS It's a waste if you ask me.

Have to study for years before they let doctors loose on the patients.

You're ready to be a nurse now.

Do you really think so? Of course.

Look how you sorted me out.

And Celeste too.

You're patient...

..and you're a good listener, Sally.

Sorry to interrupt.

Your taxi's arrived.

Shall I walk you out? Thank you.

Oh.

You did good by questioning me like that.

You're brave.

Thank you, Matron. Yes.

Well, say goodbye to everyone from me.

Especially Celeste. I will. Yes.

Yes.

Have you been here all day? It was worth it.

Look, I finally finished signing my university application form.

SHE CHUCKLES

Oh, and Sally, I'm so sad that Matron Shipley has to leave,

but you did the right thing.

Yes, I know, but she was so good about it.

In fact, she actually gave me an idea about university.

I...thought we agreed.

St Andrews is our first choice.

Yes, I know, but I've had a change of heart.

I know what I want to do, Darrell.

I want to be a nurse.

They train on the wards,

so I won't really need to go to university.

Er... So, we won't be together?

I know we agreed on it, but I only did that

because I didn't really know what I wanted to do.

You have to follow your dream, not mine,

and you will be an amazing nurse.

Do you really think so? Of course.

And when we're both qualified, we can run a hospital together.

What do you think Miss Grayling will say?

She will think it's a fine idea. I mean, how can she not?

Thank you. DARRELL EXHALES

Now, can we please both get some rest?

Oh, Sally, I cannot tell you how exhausted I am!

Ah.

I'm proud of you.