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Some things have changed.

Some things have stayed the same.

Life and death are not so far apart.

Oh, I'm walking through the walls and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Life and death are not so far apart.

From where we are.

Something's has changed.

Something's has stayed the same.

Life and death are not so far apart.

Hey Rebecca, what's up?

I got another F.

Harsh. What did you fail this time?

Geography. I do not understand. My governor's always praised my use of the

globe. Maybe, but things have changed.

You know, you can't just... Colour Australia pink and label it part of the

empire. Well, the same goes for India, New Zealand, Canada.

Rebecca, have you learnt any geography since you've been here?

I have been so busy as of late.

Doing what?

Rebecca, meeting in five, remember?

Oh, yes. Good thing.

What's going on?

Rebecca's helping us with our entry for the science and innovation show.

We're doing fashion of the future. Since when was fashion scientific?

Just wait till you see what we're wearing.

Innovation is my middle name.

Oh, and meet us on the front pathway.

We're going to use it as a catwalk.

Why ever would they require cats?

They don't, believe me. And you don't need them. Why would you want to help

them? Rebecca, good news.

I found us another volunteer.

This is Ernesto. Ah, so you're working on the fashion show. I'm doing the

lighting. Wow, that's illuminating.

Put your hands down. Sorry, sorry. You're doing it completely wrong, okay?

Am I the only one that's taking this seriously? Because... David, Rebecca,

you're late.

Chill, Christine.

We brought some extra help. This is Ernesto. He's new.

Hi, nice to meet you.

Likewise.

I'm Christine, the designer.

These are my assistants, Piper and Danny.

And you've met Rebecca.

Oh, I did, yeah.

Surely you must be one of the models.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

We are the models.

Rebecca's just here to help with the sewing.

Oh, am I?

Oh, don't be modest, Rebecca.

You're the best at needlework in, like, the whole school.

Yes, but I... So here's some stuff to be getting on with. Take these.

Enjoy.

Now, boys.

Let's discuss how we're going to light me. I was thinking self -lighting. Not

that I need it, of course, but Piper and Danny might.

Looks like they've lumbered you with all the donkey work.

Rebecca, why don't you just tell them where to stick it?

They are relying upon my skills as a needlewoman. I cannot let them down.

You can't let David down.

Ah, Rebecca, a word in my office, if you don't mind.

What else?

Silver tray and some toilet roll.

Gosh.

Eggs. Oh, and three glasses.

Lots of newspapers for the volcano.

Oh, and a cutting board.

Done. This is going to be the most awesome meeting.

Are you familiar with the term feedback sandwich?

No, headmaster.

Praise, criticism, praise.

For example, in your case, your sandwich would taste something like this.

Your manners are delightful, but you're failing every subject.

Oh, I see.

This is our waiting list.

237 bright, keen students.

desperate for a place in this school. I don't think you realize how lucky you

are to be here.

But I do, Headmaster. Indeed, I do.

I believe you. But you've got to throw me a bone here.

Figure of speech.

Listen,

I've got to see some commitment from you. Otherwise, I don't see how I can

justify keeping you on.

What must I do, Headmaster? I will do anything.

All right.

Bottom line, I'm getting reports that you are bright but lazy.

You've got to turn this around.

Rebecca, I need you to pass geography.

But you cannot fail.

The ghost council made it crystal clear. No second chances.

And if one goes, we all go. Go where?

Back? You cannot go back to being a ghost, and nor can we. This is our home.

Rebecca.

It's too dreadful to even contemplate.

Rebecca, you must apply yourself to your studies.

Well, I have it. You can join us in our entries for the slideshow. We are using

eggs to test gravity and we're making a volcano. No!

That will not do. The headmaster has demanded that I pass geography.

Your use of the globes was exemplary. All has changed, Sophie. Did you know

the Empire has fallen?

Of course. You mean you did not know that?

Rebecca, if we pledge ourselves to help you, will you at least try to study?

I will.

I will pass geography even if it kills me.

Again. Remind me, please, Rebecca. What is your geography assignment about?

The environment.

I'm designing an ecologically friendly home for the future.

And you are structuring your research by keeping up with celebrity gossip.

What an odd way of fighting for academic survival.

Give me back my magazine. I will do nothing of the sort until you begin your

research.

As you wish.

I'm doing this for your own good.

Someday you will thank me.

Wow.

Sophie sounds like my mother.

I know.

Sophie, don't you think you're being a little hard on Rebecca?

Let's see, shall we?

No.

Oh, no.

No. Of course this cannot be.

What is the matter, Sophie?

It is worse than we thought.

She is failing at everything. Breathing.

Hello, David.

I may have failed a few tests, but does that make me a

person to be studiously avoided?

Why did you pop up?

You should be more careful with people about.

What are you talking about? I walk straight through that doorway like

people do.

All right, Jonathan.

Let's talk music. I'm thinking techno rap. Ultra modern, so we can straddle

stuff.

You shouldn't sneak up on people like that. It's really creepy.

Where did Rebecca come from?

So, how are you getting on with the sewing?

The sewing? I will complete it presently. Good one, Rebecca.

If we pulled this off, it would be down to you.

Right, everyone.

Where were we?

All the while you have been slavishly trying to curry the favour of Christine

and David. You have been failing all your subjects. They are my friends and I

promise to help them.

Are they your friends?

Or are they just exploiting your skill as a needle?

If I let them down, I will truly be an outcast.

Are you already ignoring me? Then they are not your true friends.

This is no time to fall apart, Rebecca.

You must be strong.

We will do everything in our power to help you.

I do not know where to begin.

Search under homes of the future.

I do not play fashion of the future.

You have not changed in 150 years. You still have the mind of a butterfly.

How am I to concentrate on houses when I should be sewing futuristic fashions?

I must explain why I cannot help that. I will be back in five minutes. No!

Get distracted again. Leave me to do your work.

Does it help you study, giving yourself a good talking to like that?

I made a start on our innovation show project.

Do you like it? What is it?

It's a shoulder bag. It's a sleeping bag. It's a multi -purpose solution to

every traveller's needs.

I won't lie to you. Right now it's a bit of a mess. But when you sell it in

canvas, it'll be waterproof, rollable, and, though I say it myself, pretty

amazing.

When can you start?

I don't know.

I see.

Charlie, wait.

You don't understand.

Rebecca needs me.

David, David, the lighting needs to fall perfectly on us, so we need to be

evenly strung.

No ugly shadows.

Sorry, I didn't see you there.

I didn't hurt you that much, did I? I'm in enormous trouble.

Not only am I in the verge of expulsion, but everyone's suddenly treating me

like I'm invisible.

It's OK.

Jonathan!

Yes,

I know.

Emergency sisters waiting in the attic. Fine, Sophie and Hazel, tell them.

Tell them.

Quickly, Jonathan, quickly.

Are you still there?

What is happening to me?

You're disappearing.

I can see straight through you.

And what is worse, I have this sudden urge to wear one of my old night dresses

and go...

corridors. This is no time for jokes.

I am not joking.

Come.

Together to Ackbar.

Oh, yeah.

This is so not good. What is happening to me?

Well, it looks like the ghost council is taking away your living ghost status.

Can they do that?

Not unless you've done something to tick them off.

Have you?

I know that look.

You flunked out of school, didn't you? No.

Not yet.

Oh, girls.

What have I told you since day one?

Follow the ghost council's rules.

But I have not broken them.

Much. But girls, it's like this.

The future is not ours to know, but once a chain of events has begun, you can

pretty much figure out what comes next.

What do you mean?

Link one, you decide that you'd rather be popular than smart.

Well, naturally, wouldn't everyone?

Link two, you waste time sucking up to the popular kids. Link three, you

your studies, and finally you get chucked out of school and your

complete.

I am so sorry.

It is a process.

Firstly, people stop seeing and hearing you.

And then you go first.

Your sisters will follow.

Oh, not my sisters.

Please, not my sisters. There must be something I can do.

Fine, lassie.

Break the chain and change your fate. What have you got to lose?

Nothing.

I started ages ago.

Sadly, Christine, I fear I am not feeling all that well, and therefore, I

do the fashion project after all. You are joking.

That's the most unoriginal excuse I've ever heard. Me too.

Just because she didn't get to be a model.

Pathetic.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry, girls. We can do it without her.

Do not have time for that, as you well know.

Just what?

Hmm?

Go!

Both of you, if you want to practice for this contemptible show, you do it

elsewhere. Mr. Griffiths told me to concentrate on my geography assignment.

That is what...

going to do?

Hi.

Right, let's see if this works.

Have you seen Rebecca?

Did she resign from the fashion project? She's in the dorm and judging by her

atrocious mood, I would say yes, she did.

Ow.

Here,

let me help you.

You need a darning needle for something of that thickness.

I have one inside.

How come you suddenly decided to help me?

I always intended to.

But I've been worried sick about Rebecca.

Why?

She is failing.

In every way.

If she leaves, we must all go.

So you've been helping her, right?

Yes. But I have to keep chastising her or she does nothing.

Excuse me if I'm being a bit thick, but how does telling her off help exactly?

Well, I... It was... Do you have a better idea?

Kindness. Understanding.

She'll be freaking out about failing.

Maybe she's just scared.

I must help both of you.

Even if I have to work around the clock.

Who needs sleep?

Not I.

Hey.

If she fails, it's not the end of the world.

We'll always be friends.

No matter where you go.

You're the best friend in the world Charlie

Rebecca

You're here, right?

Jonathan!

Jonathan, I have to do my assignment.

I'm not very sure where to start.

Well, looks like these Fs have a lot to answer for.

You know, you can't change the past, but you can change the future.

Shall we cross them all out?

Oh, better.

Except I still have no ecological inspiration for my geography project.

Right, OK. Well, maybe your eco -home could have an electric car and a green

carpet of fake grass.

Well, fake grass saves water, so, you know. I tried telling Sophie that, but

would not listen.

I am listening now.

I'm sorry.

I meant to help, but instead I hindered.

The fault was mine.

Tell me, how does one show unconditional support in the 21st century?

You

sure

you do not need our help, Rebecca?

I am going to do this, even if it takes me all night.

Really?

Hazel, for shame.

Rebecca's found her own inspiration. We must trust her and concentrate on our

own projects for tomorrow.

Very well.

Look, I'm not disappearing.

I feel as though I'm returning to my old self.

Keep working.

And next up in our science and innovation show, Hazel and Matty.

Behold, the awesome power of gravity.

One,

two, three.

Thank

you,

Hazel and Matty. And now Sophie and Charlie unveil an invention simply

Charlie.

sleeping bag made of blankets and canvas designed to assist hikers or

campers who are travelling light and people sleeping rough.

It is lightweight and waterproof and

it doubles as a shoulder bag.

Thank you, Sophie and Charlie, for that innovative invention.

And now, Christine Richardson presents Fashions of the Future.

You mean if you're still here?

We heard you might not be around much longer.

Who told you that?

A little birdie whose name starts with an F.

I'd hate it if you had to leave.

Who would we laugh at?

I mean, wit.

Funny. No.

I believe congratulations are in order, Rebecca.

On what account, sir? The B you scored for your eco -friendly...

Reconcept. Most impressive. I particularly liked your explanations

current eco -trends set by celebrities.

Terrific. I do beg your pardon, sir, but did you say I scored a B? A high B.

Almost an A.

Well done.

Keep up the good work and your place here is assured.

Thank you, sir.

Hearty congratulations, Rebecca. They, too, applaud you for breaking the trade.

You mean they did not reverse the reghosting?

No, that was you.

Then I am saved because I passed my geography assignment.

More than that. You used your own passion to solve your problems. The

loved that. They thought that it was very... a lie.

I knew you could do it. So did I.

Oh, well, I could not have done it without you.

That being the case, might I venture to suggest that... We celebrate with a

group hug.