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Late for breakfast. Matron will have our heads.

Not if we take a short cut.

Come on.

Wait for me.

Look.

I thought no-one lived in the cottages.

There's smoke coming out from the chimney.

It's probably just the children from the village

playing around or something.

Hurry, Jo.

ALARM CLOCK RINGS

Darrell.

Is that the time?

ALARM STOPS

Oh. Get up now.

And you, Miss Head Girl,

you were supposed to be monitoring breakfast this morning.

Sorry, Matron, I overslept.

At your desk?

The silly girl stays up to the early hours revising,

and she keeps me up, too.

Goodness knows what time I finally dozed off...

I have barely slept.

How long has this being going on?

Days. If you keep this up any longer,

I am going to get bags under my... Sh.

Matron, I can explain.

No. You get washed and dressed.

I will be back here shortly.

Thanks for that, Gwen.

SHE SIGHS

SHE GROANS

I think we should go to the cottage, take a proper look.

Jo, it was just a little smoke.

Well, it could've been the intruder.

Do you think so?

I mean, imagine. We would have solved a real mystery.

It would've been brilliant.

I say we should go exploring at break-time, have an adventure.

I'm so sorry I missed my duties.

I'm just so stressed about the Higher cert.

Mm-hm.

There's just so much to memorise.

I've spent days trying to learn the bones of the leg and foot,

and it's just not sticking.

How can I be a doctor if I can't even learn the basics?

It's all just too much.

Enough. I know how to deal with you.

Like this.

They're for you and Sally.

Matron wants me to take you out to get some fresh air

and clear that head of yours.

Up till silly o'clock revising, hardly getting any sleep -

you'll run yourself into the ground.

No-one can be productive it they are overworked.

It's about balance.

Matron's right. You need a break.

Thank you, Matron.

But I just...

..really need to get back to work.

No. What you need is to forget about it for a couple of hours.

Outside, now.

Girls, can someone stay back and help me set up for my next lesson?

June?

Yes, Mademoiselle. Happy to help.

And so's Felicity.

Aren't you?

Well, actually...

Please.

SHE SIGHS Of course.

Merci beaucoup, les filles.

What about the cottage?

It'll have to wait.

Josephine...

..are you helping, too?

Sorry, I have some prep work I need to finish.

Drinking ginger beer during the day feels wrong.

But yet so right.

Thanks for these. I missed breakfast.

How many moons does Mars have?

Two. Phobos and Deimos.

Meaning fear and dread -

precisely how I feel about these exams.

Are those treats in your hands instead of books?

Who are you and what have you done with Darrell Rivers?

Join us. I wish we could,

but we're on our way to the common room to meet the others.

Revision is exhausting.

I've barely covered the English Civil Wars

and I have yet to get started on the American...

..Revolution. I haven't even started on history.

I've been too fixated on science.

Gosh, it feels like we're absolutely

drowning in information, doesn't it?

Come on, let's leave them to it.

What are you doing?

How can I relax when everyone else is revising?

Everyone else isn't up half the night,

and Matron said you're not to open up another book until after lunch.

Matron means well, but I'll rest once exams are over.

TUNEFUL HUMMING

Miss Vernon?

I'm really worried about Darrell.

Matron's plan didn't work.

Oh, great, another restless night.

She's getting herself into a real tizz.

She's not sleeping or eating properly.

We must find a way to help her relax.

Well, music always helps me unwind.

I say we have a feast.

We deserve one.

Yes! And dancing. It will loosen us up.

JAUNTY MUSIC PLAYS

Sounds like we're about to have a party. Smashing idea.

Do we really have time to party?

I think we'll have trouble convincing Darrell.

Let me deal with her.

Having fun is exactly what she needs to release some tension.

In fact, we all do.

All right, we're on.

THEY GIGGLE

Come in.

I can't believe you're staying here.

Well, it's only for few days,

until I arrange something more permanent.

Please, sit.

I wasn't expecting any visitors,

otherwise I would've spruced it up a bit.

SHE LAUGHS NERVOUSLY

Shouldn't you be at school?

Well, I mean, it seems a bit silly now,

but I thought you might have been the intruder.

Intruder?

Someone broke into the building.

Oh, how frightful.

Any idea who it was?

No.

But when we saw the smoke from the cottage...

We?

Oh, Felicity and June. And me.

And they...didn't come with you?

Well...

..actually, Felicity was meant to come with me.

But it doesn't matter. She doesn't know I'm here.

Well, this is, erm, all rather embarrassing.

What must you think of me living like this?

It just doesn't seem right.

Oh, I know, dear.

But Miss Grayling made it clear I'm no longer welcome, and...

..well, you wouldn't want me to get into trouble.

Of course not.

I just wish there was something I could do to help.

Oh.

Well, it's not exactly the Ritz,

but at least it's a roof over my head. Hmm?

Oh, erm...

I'm afraid I'm being a terrible host.

I have...

nothing to offer you apart from some stale bread.

Oh, Miss Vernon. You must be starving.

Oh, no, no.

I'll get by.

Unless...

Unless what? Tell me, please.

You could get me some food.

I can try.

Oh, you are such a darling.

Well, then, off you go.

Head back before the girls become suspicious, hmm?

Oh, and, er, Josephine...

..promise me -

not a word to anyone.

This is our little secret.

I promise.

Where's Jo? We thought she was with you.

She said she had to finish her prep.

Wherever she is, she better hurry up.

She'll get an order mark.

I think I know where she is.

Hello, Jo. Hello.

What's going on?

Er...

You went back to the cottage, didn't you?

What?!

Yes.

You shouldn't have gone on your own.

What if it was the intruder?

It was empty.

You were right, June.

The smoke was probably some kids fooling around.

See? Next time, don't keep me in the dark.

Especially you, Felicity.

Fibia,

tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Guess what? We're having a party tonight.

We've decided we all deserve a break from studying.

Our last feast before the exams.

That's lovely, but I'm afraid I can't join you.

Come on, Darrell. Irene just got new records.

And Mary-Lou and Bill went to the village to get treats.

I'm sorry.

I just need to revise. I'd never forgive myself if I failed.

I told you.

Alicia...

Agree to join us later and you can have it back.

No. Give it back to me.

Alicia, I'm being serious.

We're serious about you needing a break.

Stop it, Alicia.

Alicia... I SAID STOP!

No-one will have a party.

That is my orders as Head Girl.

Now, just leave me alone.

SHE BREATHES SHAKILY

I'm sorry.

Darrell's right. Cancel the party.

I'm going to join her and revise.

Go on, scram. We need to get to work.

I'll go get my books.

Don't worry, I have a plan.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Come in. Oh!

All this trouble for little old me?

I brought everything I have.

Thank you.

I knew I could rely on you.

If there's anything else you need, just ask.

Oh, if only it were that easy.

What do you mean?

Well, I know I didn't grow up at Malory Towers like Miss Grayling,

but seeing so many memories of my late father

just reminds me that...well...

..I have nothing.

Not a single photograph or painting.

Not even...his chess set.

The one we used in the film?

Yes. It was very dear to my father.

Such a treasured memory.

But Miss Grayling wouldn't let me take it.

That doesn't sound like the Miss Grayling I know.

Sadly, it sounds like the cousin that I do.

Maybe...

Maybe I just have to accept that I'll never get it back.

MISS VERNON SOBS Oh...

Miss Vernon, please don't cry.

I'll get it for you.

Oh, no, no, no. I couldn't possibly ask you to do that.

Go behind your headmistress's back? Absolutely not!

But it means so much to you. Please let me help.

Oh, well, how? It's now all locked away in the study.

Oh.

I didn't think of that.

I have an idea...

..which might work.

What is it?

A skeleton key!

Huh?

It's a key that can unlock all types of doors.

Why do you have one?

Um... CLEARS THROAT

Well, I needed it to lock the cottage, of course.

One can never be too careful.

Anyway, are you thinking what I'm thinking?

What are you thinking?

That it might work on the cabinet inside Miss Grayling's study!

Well, there's only one way to find out.

Oh! You would do that? For me?

So how does it work? Is it like any other key?

Yes, but you have to do it at night

when everyone's asleep.

Oh, no, I can't.

If you're caught, we'd be in such trouble.

But I won't be caught.

And if I am, I'll think of something. I won't mention you.

Oh!

You really are the most wonderful little girl.

So kind, caring and giving.

Such a shame that your mother can't see for herself.

I know she would've been as proud of you...

..as I am.

I'm just glad I can make you proud.

Oh! CHUCKLES

Well, come on, then.

OK, where is your patella?

In the leg. More specific?

In the kn...

Right, bedtime! Just five more minutes...

Gwen, please!

Another word and I'll have Matron up here!

Let's just go to the common room.

CHIMES

SLEEPY GRUNT

CREAK

I don't mind revising alone if you want to sleep.

I'm not leaving you.

Surprise!

Darrell Rivers, as your fellow sixth-formers

and, most importantly, friends, we demand that you relax!

SOFT JAZZ PLAYS Though I do need to catch up

on my beauty sleep, I could hardly resist a party.

You planned all of this?

I'm surprised you weren't suspicious when I chose revising

over having fun! THEY GIGGLE

Turn the music off!

Now!

My exams are more important to me than having fun!

So are ours, Darrell.

And you're not the only one who's stressed. We all are.

Then I won't stop you, but I'm going back to my room.

Don't you get it?

Seeing you so worked up and sleep deprived is upsetting.

We can't relax unless you do.

Remember what Matron told you about balance?

It's our last term to make memories together.

Please, Darrell.

For us?

I'm lucky to have you all. I...really am.

But...

But...I can't party while carrying these books!

Irene, music! And pass me that ginger beer!

POP Woo!

QUIET CREAKING

EXHALES RAGGEDLY

CLUNK

EXHALES

LOCK CLICKS

PLAYS RAGTIME

of possibilities

What did you say, Bill? "Snail home"?

Aren't those the lyrics?

It's SAIL home!

Mine is funnier!

You can say that again!

It's more like...

Wait, wait, wait! I've got one!

out there

LAUGHTER

Friends Partying Together Frees up the Mind Perfectly!

Femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges!

Goodness, I've got it!

That's a super mnemonic. Sing it again.

the mind perfectly...

fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges!

To Darrell acing it,

and to our final feast at Malory Towers!

PLAYS RAGTIME

Woo! Woo-woo!

Whoa... Woo!

GIRLS LAUGHING

Woo!

CREAK

Josephine Jones!

What are you doing out of bed?

I...

I just couldn't sleep.

I can see that.

I mean, I've got this really bad headache and I just...

..wanted some...some fresh air.

No, you'll do no such thing.

Up at this hour! It's no wonder you have a headache.

Back to bed! Mm-hm.

Woo!

Wait, look!

Aw, look, everyone!

Aw! Sh!

Oh, thank heavens! I can finally sleep in peace.

Turn off the music.

OK, let's go.

Goodnight, Darrell.

Oh! I was beginning to worry.

I am so sorry, Miss Vernon.

Matron caught me last night.

Oh, Josephine...

I've got it!

Josephine! How can I ever thank you?

You deserve it.

BELL RINGS

I better get back before Matron's rounds.

Oh, of course.

Will I see you again before you leave?

Oh... Better not risk it, dear.

But, before I go, if I ever need you,

I'll send a signal. Smoke from the chimney.

And I'll be right here when you do.

Oh!

Goodbye, Miss Vernon.

Goodbye, sweet girl.