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- [Milo] Bored, bored, bored.

Boring.

(birds chirping)

- I think this is the place.

- [Milo] Finally, I thought I was gonna die

in the back of this car.

- It looks nice.

- [Milo] Let's get this show (clicks tongues) on the road.

(bright upbeat music)

Okay then.

(door clacking)

(door thudding)

Come on then.

Come on then.

I'm bursting for a wee.

(door clacking)

(paws pattering)

- Come on then.

- [Milo] I'm coming.

Are you blind?

(lock clacking)

Finally, I can have a wee.

- Come on.

Come on.

This is your new home now.

- [Milo] Whoopie doo.

- Come on. You're gonna have to get used to it, Milo.

- [Milo] It looks bad.

(door clacking)

I'm not sure.

It's kind of clean in here.

Don't really like it.

But I must admit, the pine smell is nice.

There better be a bin with some rubbish in

'cause I'm starving.

Come on, Olivia.

You've been looking around for ages.

You're very nosy.

I've already been around twice.

(glass clacking)

(paper rustling)

(Olivia sighing)

Whoa, you sound as bored as I am.

- Milo.

Come and sit with me, Milo. (hand thwacking)

Come and keep me company.

- [Milo] There's something out there.

- Come here.

- [Milo] I can't smell them though.

- Oh, there we go.

- [Milo] Don't worry.

I'll protect you.

- We can go exploring tomorrow.

Who knows?

You might make a new friend or two.

- [Milo] Exploring.

Have you seen the size of my feet?

My legs can't walk

as fast as you. (Milo farting)

You take two steps, I have to step 15.

Come on, think about me, woman.

- Oh, Milo.

Dammit.

- [Milo] Well, I did warn you.

- (groans) Oh, it stinks. (laughs)

- That's not a stink.

That's perfection. - Right.

We are gonna have to get you on a new diet.

- [Milo] Diet?

- Now we're in the countryside.

Okay? - What, are you trying

to say I'm fat?

(Olivia laughing)

What?

It's the car journey.

It didn't agree with me.

(birds chirping) (bright upbeat music)

Fresh air.

Mm. Love it.

(Olivia sighing)

(Olivia sighing)

That's my bush now.

- You don't have to pee on every bush. (laughs)

- I need everyone to know I am here

and that I am taking over.

- Oh, at least the rain's held off, eh?

- Yeah.

Look at the cute dog.

- [Milo] Oh, you smell like you need a bath.

- Do you know what he said to me?

- Not this again.

- (sighs) He said I need a bath.

- How many times do I have to say dogs can't speak?

Come on.

- No, no, no. - Ooh, hello?

- Don't run. - Hello.

What's your name?

- [Milo] My name's Milo.

- [Lucy] You're a bit small.

- I'm sorry. She's not normally like this. (bee buzzing)

- Oh, it's okay.

Is she safe?

- Yeah.

She's safe.

Yeah. Don't worry.

- Oh, look. Looks like they're getting on. (laughs)

- [Theo] You new here.

- Yeah.

I arrived yesterday.

Olivia.

- Oh, I'm Theo.

- Have you been here long?

- Yeah, I have a cabin just over there.

- Oh.

I think we heard her, your Lucy last night.

- Oh, yeah.

Sorry about that.

She's not normally noisy at night.

- No. Don't worry about it.

I mean, he makes all sorts of sounds. (laughs)

(laughs) I'm used to it.

(whimsical gentle music)

- [Lucy] Hmm.

You have a different smell.

- [Milo] It's all natural, baby.

Eau de Milo.

- [Lucy] I have a professional do my grooming.

- [Milo] Ooh.

Fancy pants.

- [Lucy] There's another smell.

Are you from the city?

- [Milo] How did you know?

- [Lucy] I used to live in the city,

but there wasn't many areas that I could run free.

Then we moved here

and I get to run around the forest down by the lake,

and every day there's something new to smell.

- [Milo] We got here yesterday.

- [Lucy] I know.

I could smell you when the wind was blowing.

- [Milo] That's some nose you got there.

- [Lucy] Thank you.

- [Milo] Mine only works when things are close.

- [Lucy] You've got a cute nose.

- [Milo] Hey, nothing about me is cute.

Got it.

- [Lucy] Okay. Okay. (laughs)

- She's not normally like this?

She's not normally social with other dogs,

even though she's a pack breed.

- Yeah. They seem to be getting on.

What was her name? Lucy?

- Yeah. Lucy.

What's yours?

- This is Milo.

- Milo.

He's very little, isn't he?

- Yeah.

I saw him and I had to take him home.

He was just the runt of the litter,

so I just had to take him home.

- [Milo] Oi, who you calling a runt?

So, what is there to do around here?

- [Lucy] There's so much.

What do you want to see first?

- [Milo] Oh, I don't know.

- [Lucy] Well, this is the park.

Sometimes there's other dogs here, but not many.

I can show you the lake.

- [Milo] What's the lake?

- [Lucy] It's like a big bath.

- [Milo] I don't like baths.

- [Lucy] But this one is huge and it has mud.

- [Milo] Ooh. I do like mud.

- [Lucy] I'll show you.

- [Milo] Okay then.

Let's get the show (clicks tongue) on the road.

(Lucy laughing)

- You're funny.

Come on.

- [Milo] Lucy, Lucy, wait for me.

You know I've

only got small legs. (Olivia and Theo laughing)

- So, you here for the weekend?

- I'm not sure yet.

I just needed to just get away.

Have a break.

- No, I know.

Well, you've come to a good place for a break.

I mean, there's not a lot to do here,

but the scenery, it's really nice and honest.

- Sounds like just what I need.

It's very beautiful.

- Yeah, it is.

And Lucy loves it here.

- I think Milo will too.

Where is Milo?

- Lucy.

Lucy.

- Milo. - Oh, come on.

She wouldn't have gone far. - Milo.

Down here.

(water babbling) (bees buzzing)

- Such a beautiful dog.

And you, your little friend.

- [Milo] Why does everybody keep calling me little?

(Maisie chuckles)

- What's your name?

- [Milo] They call me Milo the Magnificent.

- [Lucy] No one calls you that.

- [Milo] Well, they should.

- [Lucy] Okay, then.

Well, I'm Lucy the Lovable

- Lucy and Milo it is, got it.

Aren't you guys supposed to have owners with you?

Why are you down by the lake anyway?

- [Lucy] It's the best place.

There's water to drink,

and over there is where you can find the rats

with fluffy tails.

It's easy to find.

So if I get lost then, I'll find my way here.

- [Milo] Don't look at me.

I just followed Lucy the Lovable.

- Milo.

- Lucy.

She's not normally like this.

She's well-trained.

- Are you saying this is Milo's fault?

- I'm saying Milo could be a bad influence.

- Well, maybe you should keep Lucy on a lead.

- Well, I've never had do that before.

And well, maybe I'll have to do that from now on. (scoffs)

- Look. Let's just find them, shall we?

We can argue about this later.

Milo!

- Lucy!

(gentle calming music)

- [Lucy] I'm surprised you can hear us.

- Every now and then, I can hear dogs talk.

It's not all the time, but when I meet a dog I like,

I can hear them.

- [Lucy] Not everyone can hear us.

You must be very special.

- Well, my mom does call me special,

but she doesn't believe me when I say that

I can hear you guys talk.

- [Lucy] That's probably a good thing.

- [Milo] Did you get hit in the head or something?

Is that why you can hear us?

- No.

At least I don't think so.

It's more like a party trick.

- [Milo] What's a party trick?

- It's like something only you can do.

And no one else.

- [Lucy] Oh, I see.

We could do lots of things.

Oh, no, they're here.

- There they are.

- Whoopee do. (Olivia speaking indistinctly)

- What they gonna do?

- Lucy.

Lucy, what are you doing?

You can't run off like that.

All right, what you doing?

- [Lucy] I wanted to show Milo the lake.

And I met this lovely girl called Maisie.

- I know you made a new friend, but you cannot run off.

Is this your doing, is it? Oi, you corrupting my Lucy.

- [Milo] Listen here, I might be small,

but I'm not having somebody like you talk to me like that.

- Don't blame Milo for this.

- [Milo] It's not my fault she wanted to come.

- Well, it's not Lucy's fault, is it?

- It's okay.

I was taking care of them.

- That is very kind. Thank you.

- I'm Maisie.

- Hello, Maisie.

Where's your mum?

- Just over there.

- [Milo] Maisie's our new best friend.

She's lovely.

- She doesn't look very happy.

- She's okay.

- We're gonna get going

before she gets into any more trouble.

- [Lucy] No, I'd rather stay here with Maisie.

- Well, it's good to see you.

- And Milo, of course. - Yeah.

Real pleasure.

- Just keep your dog away from mine.

All right?

- [Lucy] Come find me.

- [Theo] Come on, Lucy.

- How rude.

- [Milo] I'll come find you tomorrow.

- Oh, Milo, come here.

He was rude, wasn't he?

- Yes. - Yes.

- [Milo] He was a bit of a pig.

- [Maisie] I really like your dog.

- Yes, he is definitely (bee buzzing)

one of a kind.

- Can I play with Milo again?

- Yeah.

Would you like that, Milo?

Would you like that?

- Maisie, what have I told you about talking to strangers?

- Oh, she's fine.

She's just taking care of Milo for me.

- Anyway.

Let's leave them in peace now.

Come on.

- See you later, Milo.

- Bye, Maisie. - Bye, Maisie.

- Well, at least there's one nice person here, hey, Milo?

- [Milo] I like her.

- Don't go running off again.

(gentle bright music)

(Milo smacking)

- [Milo] That's nice and clean.

Better. Better.

- Oh, Milo.

Oh, can you not this early in the morning.

- [Milo] What?

You can wash in the morning, but I can't.

(Milo panting)

(cup clacking)

(packet rustling)

(fly buzzing)

(water pattering)

Can we go see Lucy?

(spoon clacking)

- I'll feed you in a minute.

- [Milo] No, I want to go see Lucy.

Don't you want to see Theo?

Come on, Mommy.

Let's go and see Theo and Lucy.

- Fine.

(feet pattering)

Ah, you want to go and pee? (laughs)

(feet pattering)

- Well, I'm not gonna (birds chirping)

find a lamppost,

I better look for some small grass.

- Don't go too far.

Milo.

Milo.

- [Milo] Can't stop.

It's this way.

- (sighs) Damn dog.

(Milo panting)

- [Milo] It's this way.

I can smell her and his aftershave.

Oh, that is strong.

I'm coming, baby

Score.

Lucy.

Milo the Magnificent is here.

- Milo.

(feet pattering)

Milo.

Milo.

(finger knocking)

Milo.

Milo.

(fist knocking)

- [Milo] Oh, are we playing peekaboo?

- Milo.

(fist knocking)

(door clacking)

Milo.

(fist knocking) (birds chirping)

Milo. - [Milo] This way. This way.

Come on.

- Come on. Come on.

Milo.

- [Milo] Yeah. Come on.

Follow me. Follow me.

- Milo. Come on.

We've got to go.

(fly buzzing)

Great, now you've got me breaking and entering.

What?

Milo.

(gentle suspenseful music)

(hand thwacking)

(Olivia laughing)

It's cute.

Ah.

- [Milo] Well, I can smell her. She's somewhere,

but I just can't seem to see her anywhere.

(paper rustling)

- Oh, so you're a writer. (laughs)

Well, that makes sense.

(page rustling)

(laughs) Well, this needs some organization.

Milo. Milo.

Come on. We've got to go.

- [Milo] Found his smell too.

Blah.

- Don't you dare...

- [Milo] I'm not going until I found Lucy.

(glass shattering)

- No.

Oh, I hope that wasn't sentimental.

(sighs) Milo.

Milo. Look, we have got to get out of here.

Milo.

You're gonna get me in trouble.

Milo.

Oh, come on, mutt.

No.

- [Lucy] Milo.

(Lucy whimpering)

- Milo.

- [Lucy] Milo.

- Hi.

- What are you doing here?

- I'm so sorry.

Please don't be mad.

- What?

Like, what's happened?

- I think Milo might be inside.

- (laughs) Well, that's great parenting.

- What's your problem?

- Well, I haven't got a problem,

but since you've turned up,

I seem to be getting more and more.

- Well, that's not fair.

Look, it's not my fault that he ran inside.

I've tried calling him and he won't come out.

- [Milo] Lucy, I found you.

- [Lucy] Quickly, open the door.

- And I think he might have broken something.

I heard a smash.

- [Milo] It wasn't me.

You know it wasn't.

But I'll take one for the team.

- I hope it wasn't anything important.

- [Lucy] What are you doing here? (door clacking)

- [Milo] You told me to come and visit.

(gentle whimsical music) And it was kind of difficult trying

to find you with my little nose.

But luckily, he wears some awful aftershave.

How do you put up with that?

- [Lucy] Well, I did say to come visit, but not to break in.

How did you even get inside?

And I guess I kind of like the aftershave.

- [Milo] Easy.

Look, my size, I squeezed in the little hole in the door.

- [Lucy] Oh, wow.

So you are good for something.

- [Milo] I'm good for lots of things.

- The little scamp.

He just ran off as soon as I opened the door.

I tried calling him, (laughs) but he just wouldn't listen.

- [Milo] That's because I was on a mission.

- Well, I must have left the back door open.

- Well, I hope whatever he broke wasn't important.

- [Milo] Don't worry, Mommy.

I'll take one for the team.

That's the kind of guy I am.

- Well, let's see.

Come on, Lucy.

Come on.

Come on.

- Come on, Milo.

- There you go.

- [Lucy] This is my place.

What do you think?

- [Milo] Well, I see you like little doggies.

I can see one in the corner. - [Lucy] Well, I won't deny.

I do like little, cute things.

And this place is a luxury.

- It's over there.

(Theo chuckling)

Was it important?

- No. It's all right, honestly.

It's okay.

- Look, let me replace it.

I feel terrible.

- No, you don't have to.

I should have got rid of that ages ago, anyways, it's cool.

- Are you sure?

- Yeah. Yeah.

Don't worry, don't worry, it's fine.

- Look, let me clean it up at least.

- No, listen.

Look, I'm not used to people.

- You don't have to explain.

- No, I do. You know, I've been on my own for a while now,

and I don't know, I'm not used

to people just bulldozing through

the front door like that, it's...

- [Lucy] Bulldoze?

You left the door open.

- [Olivia] (laughs) It's not-

- (laughs) No, sorry.

Look, I'm just trying to apologize.

Maybe we could start over.

- Okay.

Yeah, I'd like that.

- How about you come over for lunch later?

- Okay.

Yeah, that would be nice.

It'd be a shame to separate those two though.

- [Milo] Oh, Mommy.

Look how cute I am.

- Even if it's just a couple of hours.

- Okay, well, he can come over

and keep Lucy company, you know, whilst I clean all this up.

- Okay. Deal.

All right.

All right. Be good, Milo.

- [Milo] Aren't I always good?

You're always calling me such a good boy.

- I'll see you later.

- [Theo] See you later.

- Okay. Bye-bye.

(glass clacking)

- [Milo] Where are your toys?

- [Lucy] Toys?

- [Milo] Yeah.

I love the ones that squeak.

- [Lucy] I don't have anything like that.

(gentle whimsical music)

But when we're outside in the forest,

I really love to chase those rats with big puffy tails.

- [Milo] I've seen those.

Have you ever caught one?

- Once or twice.

They're not much fun after that

because they play dead after you catch them.

But I love chasing them.

- [Milo] I don't think I could catch them.

They're really fast.

- [Lucy] That is true.

Your legs are very, very short.

- [Milo] But I can get into small places.

You can't do that.

- [Lucy] Yes.

See, you do have strengths.

I bet you can get into those holes

where those long-eared rats live.

- [Milo] Long-eared rats?

- [Lucy] Yeah.

You'll see them if you stay long enough.

- [Milo] I hope so.

They sound like fun.

(suspenseful music)

(heart thumping)

(suspenseful music)

(vacuum whirring)

- [Lucy] Oh, no.

Milo.

(Lucy groaning)

- [Milo] What are you worried about, Lucy?

It's only a sucky cleany up dirty thingy majobber thing.

It just makes a lot of noise.

That's all.

- [Lucy] I don't care. I don't like it.

I need to get out of here now.

(upbeat music)

- [Milo] I'll protect you.

Stand back, Lucy.

- [Lucy] Don't, Milo.

It will swallow you whole.

Get up here quickly.

- [Milo] Ah, I'm hit.

Save yourself.

- [Theo] Calm down. It's not that bad.

(cheerful festive music)

- All right.

What to wear? What to wear?

No.

Try this one.

No. (groaning)

No.

Too much. Too much.

I don't really have anything to go with that.

Oh, packed in rush. Didn't I?

Let's have a go.

Oh, ah, yes, yes.

Red trousers.

Red trousers.

Ah, yes.

I love this.

My mom's coat. (laughs)

Yes. Why not?

Okay, so red trousers, red coat.

Black top.

Perfect.

Yeah.

Why not?

Let's go all red.

Right?

That's the look.

- [Milo] That'll teach you for trying

to kill me with that sucky, noisy thing you keep using.

(feet scratching)

- Milo.

- [Laughs] (laughs) Result.

I told you, pal.

Don't mess with me.

- Come here, bud.

I have a job for you.

- [Milo] This sounds intriguing.

I wonder what the pay is.

(birds chirping)

(fist knocking)

(door clacking)

- Hi.

- Hi. You all right?

- Safe to come in?

- Yeah, it's lunch is ready.

- Thanks. - Do you want me take that?

- Oh, yes.

- Yeah. - Thank you.

(Theo speaking indistinctly)

(Theo speaking indistinctly)

- [Milo] (laughs) Loser.

- Oh, there's my little boy.

Have you been good?

- [Milo] I'm always good.

- Has he been all right?

- Yeah, well, kind of.

- That smells lovely.

- [Milo] It smells like fart in here.

- [Lucy] You would know.

- [Milo] Ha ha. Funny.

No, it really does smell like bad in here.

- [Lucy] It's Theo.

He only eats vegetables.

- [Milo] What?

That's crazy.

Do you only eat vegetables too?

- [Lucy] No. I have a balanced diet.

- Well, yeah.

I didn't know what you liked.

So I've got a small selection,

and we're gonna start off with some soup.

- Oh, that's what I can smell.

Parsnip?

- I'm a vegetarian.

Is that all right?

- Yeah, that's fine by me. (laughs)

- Cool. Good.

- [Milo] Veggie what?

Is that like a fancy kind of squirrel?

- [Milo] No.

I mean, he doesn't eat meat.

- [Milo] He chooses not to eat bacon voluntarily?

That sounds illegal.

- [Lucy] It's not illegal.

It's a lifestyle choice.

Humans are weird like that.

- [Milo] So, does that mean no steak scraps for me?

What am I supposed to do?

Develop a palate for broccoli?

- I see you've got a hot tub.

Bet that's nice.

- I have, but it is.

Oh, it was.

I don't really use it that much anymore.

- Really?

Gosh, If I had one, I'd be in there once a day. (laughs)

- You can use it if you want.

- Oh, I wasn't implying anything.

I didn't mean that.

I didn't... (laughs)

- Sorry, I wasn't suggesting.

I was just saying it's there if you want it.

- Well, I haven't got a swimming costume.

It's December and, well, my cabin hasn't got one, so...

- You can just borrow one of my t-shirts if you want.

- (laughs) Thanks.

- [Milo] Hot tub?

Did he just say hot tub?

Is that like the big water bowl

you're not allowed to drink out of?

- [Lucy] It's like a bath, but humans pretend it's fun.

- Bath? No, thank you.

That's a evil puddle where they steal my stink.

- Mm.

(gentle bright music)

This tastes really good.

- Oh, thank you.

- Cheers. (laughs)

(glasses clacking)

I want to apologize.

- For what?

- I think I judged you too harshly,

as you can actually be quite charming.

- (laughs) Well, I'd like to think

I'd grown since yesterday.

(Olivia and Theo laughing)

So, how long are you staying here for?

- Oh, I don't know, I have no idea.

I'm a bit embarrassed to say.

- All right, well, you don't have to tell me that.

There's no judgment from me.

- Thank you.

So, a week ago,

I just quit my job (laughs)

and I just found the first isolated cabin

and decided to just, I don't know, get away,

and get away from all the stress, you know?

- I understand.

- [Olivia] You do?

- Yeah.

I mean, sometimes you just need to get away and escape.

- Yeah, I know.

- I used to live in the city,

and coming here was a big adjustment,

but I just thought it was the best for myself

and for Lucy.

- [Olivia] Oh.

- Yeah.

- I mean, sometimes people just look at you

like you're totally crazy when you drop everything and go

and pick up in some new place.

- Yeah. Not me.

- Thank you.

I felt a bit embarrassed

to say anything about it, but I feel better now.

- This is a safe space.

- Thanks.

(Milo farting)

(Theo laughing)

- Does he always do that?

- Milo.

- [Milo] Hey, let's see you change your diet

and not suffer any side effects.

- Listen, I am so sorry.

- (laughs) Don't be.

(Olivia sighing)

Look, even Lucy don't like it.

(Olivia laughing)

- [Lucy] Geez Louise.

That is quite an aroma.

(Olivia and Theo laughing)

- Serves you right.

- It does. (laughs)

- [Milo] Oh, look at me. I'm a vegetarian.

I don't like meat.

I don't like it at all.

I don't want a steak, no, no, no, no, no.

- [Lucy] Oh. Come on.

That's not funny.

- My t-shirt looks good on you.

- (laughs) Thanks.

I noticed you don't have a car.

- No.

(gentle somber music)

Yeah.

So I lost quite a few things in my divorce

and that was one of them.

- How long were you married?

- Yeah. Not long.

Year and a half.

- Oh, that's not long at all.

- Well, things were great at the beginning, obviously,

but when I got writer's block,

she couldn't stand the sight of me.

- That's awful.

(sighs) So you're a writer.

- Well, yeah, but I wouldn't class myself as a writer yet.

I've wrote two books so far.

And I'd say if I write three books,

I'd class myself as a writer.

Or if one of them wins a prize.

(Olivia and Theo laughing)

- Well, what's holding you back?

- I don't know.

I get all these good ideas come to me,

and then when I get to the point

of writing 'em on paper, it just falls flat.

- How long have you felt like that for?

- [Theo] Two years.

- Have you tried mind mapping or mood boards?

- No, it's not really my thing, to be honest.

I like organic, honest writing.

- [Milo] Organic?

Oh, great.

First, no bacon.

Now we're eating the grass too.

And by the way, I pee in the grass.

- [Lucy] It means natural, not made in a factory.

- [Milo] Grass is very natural, Lucy.

So is dirt.

Shall I start licking the lawn for dinner?

- [Milo] You ate a sock yesterday, Milo.

Calm down.

- Eating a socking isn't a problem.

It's when it comes out the other end,

that's when it causes trouble.

- You know?

It can still be honest.

Look, I can help you if you let me.

(bright gentle music)

- It's, no, it's, thank you.

I prefer to write alone.

- Okay. All right.

Fine.

The offer stands if you change your mind.

But you do know that, like, getting all that clutter out

of your mind and like funneling it down

into something more manageable, you know,

that might really help you.

- Thank you.

So, what did you do in the city?

- I was a GM for this big PR company.

- Sounds stressful.

- It is.

Well, it was.

It's just you're fighting this ongoing battle

and you're in the dark and just got a stick.

- (laughs) I like that analogy. (Olivia and Theo laughing)

- I have my moments, but yeah, it's stressful.

I'm trying to balance the work and the life.

You know?

- No boyfriend, then?

- No.

- [Lucy] I hear something.

- [Milo] What is it?

- [Lucy] Can't you smell it?

- [Milo] Look, you know I've got a little nose

and I can't smell as good as you.

(Lucy barking)

- What she heard now?

- It's one of those

big fluffy tail rats. - Dammit, I've left

the gate unlocked. - [Milo] I want to see.

- [Lucy] I gotta get it. I gotta get it.

- Don't you dare follow her.

Milo.

(water splashing)

- [Milo] Adventure time.

Okay, let's get... - Milo.

- [Milo] this show (clicks tongue) on the road.

- [Lucy] I'm gonna get you puffy tail rat.

- [Milo] Wait for me.

I wanna play with it too.

(feet pattering)

- Milo.

(Lucy sniffing)

- [Lucy] It's here somewhere, I know it.

It was just here.

- Milo.

- [Milo] Save some for me, Lucy. I'm on my way.

My legs are small.

- [Lucy] It's definitely up the tree.

I can hear it.

- [Milo] I can't smell anything.

- [Lucy] I promise you, Milo.

It's up the tree.

I know it is.

(Olivia laughing)

- What's got into you?

- [Milo] Let me go. I have to help.

- Stop it. Relax.

It's me. - [Milo] You can't do this.

I'm being oppressed.

(Olivia laughing)

- Lucy, you do realize you can't

catch it once he's gone up the tree.

- [Lucy] He'll come down eventually.

I have patience.

- Oh, come on.

- [Lucy] Come down, rat.

- Do you know what?

I think it's...

I think it's gonna snow.

(bright gentle music)

- It's a bit early in the year for snow.

- Well, I know, let's head back before it comes down.

Are you all right?

Do you want my coat?

- Yeah, thanks.

Oh, thanks.

Thank you.

Come on, then.

- Come on, Lucy.

That dog is such a troublemaker.

- I don't think I've ever been so cold in all my life.

- I hope you're proud of yourself.

- [Milo] Are you proud of yourself?

- Oh, it's okay. (laughs)

I'm just glad that we weren't out there any longer.

- Once she sees something rustling in the bushes,

she's likely to drag your arm off.

- [Lucy] I'm sat right here.

I can hear you talking about me.

- (sighs) I have no idea what's got into Milo though.

He's normally just so happy sitting inside next to a heater.

- That's Lucy for you.

Never a dull moment when she's around.

- She's got a personality. That's for sure.

Thank you.

- What for?

- The blankets. Hot chocolate.

- It's no problem.

- Maybe I should go.

- No, sorry.

It's just, sorry.

No, look, it's me.

It's just that it's been a while and I just don't...

- It's okay. It's okay.

But you don't have to go if you don't want to.

Like, you can stay for a bit.

- [Lucy] Oh no.

I know what's about to happen.

- [Milo] What's going on?

- [Lucy] She's going to leave and take you back.

- [Milo] What?

- [Lucy] Humans can't resist this.

- [Milo] I'm watching you.

- [Lucy] Scooch over a bit.

- It looks like she doesn't want me to leave either.

- Oh, I guess not.

- [Lucy] Bingo.

- [Milo] Oh no.

Them vegetables, they're playing

havoc with my indigestion. (Milo farting)

- Oh, Milo, oh.

Milo, if you keep on doing that,

I'm gonna have to put you outside.

(Milo laughing)

- Sorry.

(Theo and Olivia laughing)

(birds chirping)

(gentle whimsical music)

- [Milo] Do you miss the city?

- [Lucy] Not really.

It has a different smell.

Not as good as all of this out here.

- [Milo] I miss the food smells that come out the drains.

- [Lucy] Ew.

That's disgusting.

- [Milo] I'm a dog.

Don't diss me for being me.

- [Lucy] I'm not dissing you.

That's gross.

- Did you hear what that doggy just said to me?

- Nana, don't be silly.

Dogs can't talk.

- But they said something. I'm sure.

(joyful piano music)

- [Milo] Lucy, what the hell is she doing?

- [Lucy] I genuinely have no idea.

- [Milo] Maisie, you're losing it.

I'm a dog.

Throw a ball, a stick.

Please don't make me play this game.

(bees buzzing)

- Do you like any more sugar in yours, Lucy?

- [Lucy] There is nothing in that cup.

- It's not supposed to.

It's make believe, darling.

- [Milo] Make believe does not fill your tummy with food.

I need meat.

I'd rather have toilet water.

- [Lucy] For once, this is something I'd agree with.

At least toilet water exists.

(cup clacking)

- [Milo] Come on, come on, come on.

Yes. Yes. (body thudding)

I told you I'd get you.

I knew it.

- You little...

- [Milo] Okay then, I'll see you later, alligator. (laughs)

Sucker.

(Olivia speaking indistinctly)

- Lucy. Lucy. - I'll get my mind map out.

We'll use your mind.

- [Milo] I like wandering around aimlessly.

- I'm really pleased that you've decided to, you know...

- Yeah.

- Try something new.

- Yes. - Obviously what you're

doing now isn't working for you, so.

- Oh. - Sorry. (laughs)

- All right.

- So. - Hold on, hold on.

- Yeah.

(bright cheerful music)

(Theo speaking indistinctly)

- Like 'em?

- You're cute.

Thank you.

Nice.

Yeah.

Really nice.

- You like them?

- Yeah.

(water pattering)

- [Lucy] Maybe I shouldn't have jumped in that lake.

I thought I saw something move.

(bright gentle music)

- [Milo] Are they drawing spaghetti?

- [Lucy] It's called a mind map, for his writer's block.

- [Milo] Why can't we just go to the lake?

- [Lucy] Because they're creating, you know,

using their brains instead of their legs.

- [Milo] That sounds exhausting.

I used my brain once,

got stuck in a laundry basket for three hours.

- [Lucy] Wow.

I mean, that laundry basket must have been tiny.

- [Milo] I can draw squiggly lines

like that in the snow. (laughs)

- [Lucy] Ugh, you're disgusting.

- [Milo] Yeah, but I am what I am.

What you see is what you get.

In fact...

* I am what I am

(Milo laughing)

Ugh, peas, carrots. - Hey.

- [Milo] I don't know

what that is. - Hey.

Milo.

Boy.

- [Milo] Where's the meat?

- You know I do not like you digging around in the bin.

- [Milo] You're killing me. Starving me.

- Your food is over there.

- [Milo] But this is my snack.

Bring the meat back.

- [Olivia] Your food is there.

Not the bin.

- [Milo] I'll get you in your sleep.

(bright gentle music)

- [Lucy] I love Christmas.

- [Milo] The only thing I like about Christmas is I get lots

and lots of turkey.

Mm.

- [Lucy] Oh, that's unfair.

I never get Turkey.

- [Milo] No, that's 'cause he's a vegetarian.

(birds chirping)

- Oh, thank you so much for looking

after Maisie these last few weeks.

- You know, she's really fond of our dogs

and that they're really fond of her too.

So it's been an absolute delight.

- Oh, she's a sweet girl.

- [Lucy] What, is this one of your new tricks?

- No, not like that.

More like this.

Yeah, there you go.

Did you see that one?

- Yes, I did, honey, yes.

- It's almost like they understand each other.

- Well, she believes she can.

- (laughs) What do you mean?

- Well, like a dog whisperer.

When they bark, it's like she knows exactly

what they're saying.

(Olivia laughing)

- Well, that's pretty cool.

No wonder they get on so well, right?

- Yeah.

That's a pretty good trick.

- Yeah, I guess she's kind of special that way.

- Oh.

(Theo and Olivia laughing)

- [Milo] I really like you, Maisie.

But don't think I could eat you all in one go. (laughs)

(birds chirping)

(food sizzling)

- (laughs) I hope this turns out all right.

- I'm sure it will.

I've got an idea for my new book.

- Oh?

- It's gonna be a bit different,

but I feel like it's something I need to do.

- So did the mind mapping work?

- Yeah, it did.

Last night, I wrote a diagram down,

and seeing everything, you know,

on paper, everything became clear.

- I'm so proud of you.

You know, it can still be organic when you do that.

It just makes, sometimes, you know,

the path a little bit more clear.

- Yeah. That's a good way of putting it.

- Thank you.

I have my moments. (laughs)

So, can I ask what it's gonna be about?

- Well, okay, I don't normally do this,

but seeing as you helped, I'll tell you.

It's about Milo and Lucy.

- [Milo] Did he just say our book?

Like a whole book about us?

- [Lucy] He wants to tell our story.

All the fun stuff we get up to.

- [Milo] Finally, someone who gets how amazing I am.

- [Lucy] It's about the both of us.

The silly and the smart.

- [Milo] Don't worry, Lucy, you're not that silly.

- [Lucy] I'm ready to be famous.

Maybe they'll even make a movie.

- [Milo] Well, don't expect me to do any stunts.

- Oh, what, like a children's book?

- Well, it's more like a tween book.

- Wow. Okay.

So something that you've never done before.

- No.

I know, it's completely out of my comfort zone.

But I'm hoping, you know,

that aiming it a slightly more mature audience

will give me more leeway on certain themes.

- Yeah.

That's why I can't wait to read it.

- And it's all because of you.

- Me?

(Olivia and Theo laughing)

- Obviously.

And Milo and Lucy. - Yeah.

Well, I think this is almost ready.

I think it's ready, actually.

Okay.

Bon appetite.

(bright gentle music)

- [Milo] What are they doing?

- [Lucy] That's how humans sniff each other's bums.

- [Milo] Ooh, gross.

- [Lucy] I think it's sweet.

This means we'll get to spend more time together.

- [Milo] Oh, okay.

I can get behind that.

(lips smacking)

- Shall we?

(phone buzzing)

(Olivia sighing)

Hello?

- [Sioban] Hello.

Is this Olivia Marshall?

- This is she.

- [Sioban] My name is Sioban Flanagan.

I'm calling on behalf of Tyler Robinson.

- The Tyler Robinson?

- [Sioban] Tyler Robinson of the TR Media Group.

- Oh goodness. It's, it's an honor.

- [Sioban] We heard you left your previous employer

and we were wondering if you'd be interested in agreeing

to meet with us about a future prospect with our company.

- Oh, well...

- [Sioban] You don't have to answer straight away,

but we'd be glad to have you two meet.

- All right. It's just...

It's really sudden.

- [Sioban] If you could let us know by the end of the day,

then I could set that up this week.

- Okay.

I'll let you know today.

- [Sioban] Perfect.

I'll wait to hear from you.

- Bye

- [Sioban] Bye.

- Milo.

Stop it.

(bright cheerful music)

So, did you hear that?

- [Milo] What?

I wasn't listening.

- We might be moving back to the city.

- [Milo] What?

What do you mean? I thought you liked it here.

- (sighs) It's such a good opportunity.

But, oh, I don't think I'm ready.

- [Milo] Then don't go.

- But it's TR.

Opportunities like this just don't come around very often.

- [Milo] Then go.

- But if I take it, then I might just end up

where I was a month ago.

- [Milo] Then don't go.

- Milo, Milo, can you help me decide?

- [Milo] I'm trying, but you're not listening to me.

You never listen to me.

(Milo panting)

- I'm going to get a second opinion.

- [Milo] Because my opinion doesn't matter.

Make up your mind, woman.

Geez, talk about indecisive.

Wait, if she goes, then I won't see Lucy.

Wait, let's talk about this.

- I have some great news.

Well, it's good news.

No, no. It's great news.

No, I don't know.

- Go on.

What is it?

- I have just had a phone call from the TR Group.

- Right? The TR group.

Who are they?

- It's just the biggest PR firm in London.

You know, the one that looks after all the huge bands.

- Right.

(bright gentle music)

I thought you were out of that.

- I am.

Well, I was, but...

Look, this is a huge opportunity,

- Right.

Well, so they're just gonna offer you a job

or just like that?

- No, they haven't offered me a job outright.

They've offered me a meeting this week.

- Are you gonna go?

- I don't know.

I wanted to know...

I wanted to know what you think.

- [Milo] Doing outside,

sitting in a hot wooden box.

- [Lucy] It's called a sauna.

People sit in it and sweat on purpose.

- [Milo] Humans are weird.

Do you think if they stay in there long enough

they'll look like big, red berries?

- [Lucy] No.

They just come out looking like red, sweaty raisins instead.

- [Milo] Does everything in this house

have to be so healthy?

- [Lucy] I'm so bored.

- [Milo] You want to play sock detective?

- [Lucy] No, I've already solved it.

They're all under your bed.

- [Milo] (laughs) All but one.

Well, you could always wait till it comes back.

- [Lucy] Ew.

Milo, put a cork in it.

- I thought you were out of that world, like.

- Well, look, I was.

But the TR Group, they are one

of the biggest companies in the industry,

and their global brand is gonna be so much easier.

- [Theo] Never heard of them.

- And, well, I'm gonna have a team and then...

- But, oh, I thought you said it was like too much for you.

And the work's too intense.

- But what is with the attitude?

- Nothing up with my attitude.

Like, it's just, it's your life.

All right?

It's just, I don't wanna see you struggle again.

- Well, you don't have a say in the matter.

I thought you'd be happy for me.

- Well, just go then.

Like, I don't even understand why you're asking me.

- I need some...

I was thinking maybe,

maybe you could move back to the city.

- No, no, no, no.

I'm not leaving this behind.

No, I'm happy right here.

- Yeah. What?

Cooped up, distancing yourself from everybody.

- No, I've got company.

- You're struggling to write 'cause you don't open up.

- I'm not telling you how to live your life,

so why are you telling me how to live mine?

- You just did.

- No.

- Yeah.

- No.

I, look.

Okay, let's take a step back.

You came out here for a reason, right?

And now you've, what?

You're just gonna get here,

turn around and just go back?

- It's not like that.

This is such a massive opportunity.

- Well, just go then because it's clear

you made up your mind.

- You know what?

- What?

- You're just been so difficult.

- I'm not difficult.

You wanna check yourself out.

(feet clacking)

(door clacking)

- [Milo] Ooh, that was quick.

(door clacking)

- (groan) That man.

- [Milo] What's wrong?

- I don't know why I went over there.

- [Milo] What happened?

Come on, then. Come on.

Spill the beans.

Oh no.

I hope that's not what I think it is.

Don't do it, please.

You're making the biggest mistake of your life.

We left to get away from it to all.

(phone ringing)

- Hello, TR Group.

- [Sioban] Yes. This is Sioban.

- Hi, Sioban.

It's Olivia.

- [Milo] Oh no.

Ah.

(birds chirping)

Lucy, Lucy.

You're not gonna believe this.

- [Lucy] How did you get out?

- [Milo] She wants to leave.

- [Lucy] I know. I heard the whole thing.

You shouldn't be here.

- [Milo] I don't want to leave.

- [Lucy] But that's not your decision.

- [Milo] But it's so unfair.

- [Lucy] What do you want to do?

- [Milo] We need to make sure

that they stay together somehow.

- [Lucy] Okay. Do you have a plan?

- [Milo] We should run away, then they'll have to stay

because they wouldn't just leave us here

to fend for ourselves.

- [Lucy] Speak for yourself.

I can hunt and live off the land like my ancestors used to.

- [Milo] And sneaking when there's no one

around and eat from the bin.

- [Lucy] Where would we go?

- [Milo] There's plenty of places.

You've been here longer.

Where would you go?

- [Lucy] There's nice places around the lake,

and we'd have drinking water.

Maybe even catch some fish.

- [Milo] Okay.

Sounds like an adventure.

Are you ready to go now?

- Now?

It will be feeding time in an hour.

- [Milo] How long is an hour?

- [Lucy] I don't know.

That's what Theo says most of the time.

It always seems to be an hour.

- [Milo] I think we should go now.

Before they notice we're gone.

- [Lucy] Okay.

- [Milo] Okay, then.

Let's get the show (clicks tongue) on the road.

- [Lucy] Why do you always say that?

- [Milo] I don't know.

I heard it on a TV show once.

- [Lucy] What's TV?

- [Milo] That box that humans sit in front of

for long periods of time.

- [Lucy] Oh, that makes sense.

I've seen them before.

Those talky box things.

- [Milo] That's one thing about living in the city.

There's talky boxes everywhere.

- [Lucy] Okay, then.

Let's get this (clicks tongue) show on the road.

(food clacking)

(food clacking)

- Milo.

(bowl clanging)

(chair scraping)

(phone clacking)

Milo. Food.

Milo.

Don't tell me you don't want food.

(cup clacking)

Milo?

Come here, boy.

(lips smacking)

Milo?

(door clacking)

Milo!

(Olivia whistling)

Where has he got off to?

(gentle music)

Damn dog. (sighs)

(door clacking)

Milo.

Milo.

- Olivia.

- Have you seen Milo? - I was about to ask you.

Have you seen Lucy?

- Oh, she's missing too?

- Well, yeah, it's not the first time.

You know, she seems to be going missing quite a lot lately.

- So she's kidnapped my little boy.

- You can't blame Lucy for that.

- And she, she's the one with the skills.

She can open doors and stuff.

Milo wouldn't do that.

He's a good boy.

- They both as bad as each other.

- Well, the door was shut.

I mean, how would he have got out?

- Well, Lucy, she's a terror with doors.

If it's unlocked, she'll find a way to get out.

- Well, he must have got out some other way.

Where would they normally go?

- Lucy does not go far when she goes missing.

But with Milo, I don't know.

- Isn't that Maisie?

- Yeah.

(birds chirping)

- What's going on?

- Oh goodness, Maisie.

Milo and Lucy have run away.

- What?

Run away.

They wouldn't run away.

- Well, Lucy's not coming back when I call her.

This isn't normal.

- Lucy.

Lucy, Milo.

- Well, do you know what? They couldn't have gone far

'cause Milo's only got little legs.

- Well, where does she usually go?

- She's normally an earshot.

- Oh, come on, let's try and find them.

- [Theo] Lucy.

- [Olivia] Milo. (whistles)

Milo.

- [Lucy] Did you hear that?

(bright whimsical music)

- [Milo] They're looking for us.

- [Lucy] You think we should go back?

- [Milo] Not yet. Our plan is working.

- [Lucy] But he might have food.

- [Milo] You said you can hunt.

Show me your hunting skills.

- [Lucy] Okay.

We'll have to hide somewhere.

And you'll have to be very quiet.

- [Milo] I can be quiet.

- [Lucy] You've got a very big mouth

and a very smelly bottom for such a little frame.

- [Milo] What the hell?

- [Lucy] Huh?

Milo. Are you okay?

- [Milo] Don't just stand there.

Help me up.

- [Lucy] I have to go get help.

I can't get you out on my own.

I won't be long.

- [Milo] Don't leave me.

- [Lucy] I need to find Maisie.

She understands me.

- [Olivia] Milo! (whistles)

Milo!

- [Maisie] Milo, Lucy.

- Lucy.

- Milo. - Milo, come on.

- Well, this is the place I'd normally bring her to.

So I thought she'd be drawn here.

- Well, they're not here, are they?

- I don't think they'd come here.

It's too open.

- Well...

Well, where would they go, Maisie?

Think, think.

- I'm really not supposed to say.

- Wait. What?

What is it?

- You can tell us, honey.

It's okay.

We need to find them.

- My mom doesn't like it.

And when I say it, so.

- Well, we've spoken to your mom

and she's already told us, it's okay.

- Wait, she did?

- Yeah, she did.

Look, and we are gonna speak about that later.

We promise.

But right now, Maisie, - Okay.

- we need to find them.

- Okay.

Well, Lucy always talks about the pond

because there's water and the squirrels,

they love the squirrels.

And there's just enough mud

that (indistinct) people they can.

And if they have to...

- Of course, the pond.

The pond, of course.

- Why didn't I think of that?

- Lucy, can you show us?

- Yeah, sure.

- Come on.

Let's find them.

Milo.

- Lucy.

- I'm so sorry.

This is all my fault.

- Well, why is it your fault?

- Look, they must have heard us arguing

and then just known something was up.

- Hmm. Most likely.

Just, I guess I was just concerned about you, you know,

further down the line if things got too much, I...

- I'm not fragile.

- No, I'm not saying you're fragile.

I just, maybe I was projecting my own

insecurities onto you.

And that's not fair.

- You know, I've thought about it for a while myself,

going living off grid and,

but eventually, you know,

you've got to rejoin the human race.

It's just not healthy living out here on your own.

- I don't know.

I don't know how to like... (sighs)

It's been so long for me and Lucy

that the thought of going back to the city scares me.

- Well, you know, it doesn't have to be the city.

I know it was bad for a while,

but it doesn't have to be like that, you know?

And you realize carrying on,

you're just gonna miss out on all the amazing

things that life has to offer.

- Yeah.

Thank you.

Maybe that's a push I need.

- [Maisie] She's here.

- Lucy.

- [Lucy] Maisie, Maisie, quickly.

I need your help.

- What's she saying?

- She says...

- Where's Milo?

- He's over there.

- [Lucy] Yes, I need your help. He's stuck.

- What? He's stuck?

- What?

He's stuck?

- Okay.

Can you take us to him?

- [Olivia] He better not be hurt.

- [Maisie] Follow me.

- Come on, take us, Milo.

- [Lucy] Quick. Follow me.

- [Milo] Where is everyone?

This is so boring.

- [Olivia] Is he there?

- Yeah, he's down there.

- [Milo] Finally. What took you so long?

I thought I was gonna starve to death.

- Hold on, little buddy.

I'm coming down.

(Theo groaning)

Come here.

- [Milo] Just get me out

and then we'll have a nice long talk.

- Yes, come on.

Nice one.

- Oh, baby, I was so worried about you.

Are you okay?

Thank you, Maisie.

- Yeah, yeah, thank you, Maisie. You've done well.

- No problem, but you won't tell my mom, will you?

- No.

We'll play it by ear.

- Okay. Thank you.

- Are you okay?

I was so worried about you.

(zip droning)

(handle clacking)

(door clacking)

(wheels whirring)

(birds chirping)

(car beeping)

(boot clacking)

(boot clacking)

(door clacking)

- Hi.

- Hi.

- You all packed?

- Yeah, pretty much.

I didn't bring much, did I?

Somehow I've accumulated a few more things, but...

- [Milo] Oh my dog.

This is painful.

- [Lucy] I don't want you to go.

- [Milo] I don't want to go either.

But I've got an idea.

Part one of the plan. - Right.

- Lock the doors. (door thudding)

(lock clacking)

- [Lucy] That's a great idea.

- [Olivia] Lucy's in there.

- [Lucy] They can't separate us if they can't get to us.

- [Theo] Lucy.

- [Lucy] You left us mo other choice.

- [Olivia] The keys.

- [Theo] It's locked.

- [Milo] Let them simmer a bit.

- Milo. Milo.

Open the door.

Lucy.

Lucy, Milo.

Unlock the door.

- [Milo] I think we're locked in.

Do you know how to unlock the doors?

- Process of elimination. (Lucy barking)

- Press the button in the middle.

- [Milo] What's the middle. - Press the one (Lucy barking)

in the middle, Milo.

I can't get to it.

- Mastermind Milo has found the right button.

Here we go. - No, no.

Press that button again.

- [Milo] Yeah. Yeah.

We're fine.

(lock clacking)

- Oh, Lucy. - Milo.

Are you okay?

You okay, Milo?

Aw.

- (laughs) You gonna miss out on all this drama if you go.

- [Milo] He's right, you know?

- I don't really want to go.

- Really?

I thought this was what you wanted.

- I don't know what I want.

I know what I don't want.

To separate those two.

- Well, look, this is your decision,

and I don't wanna get in your way.

You know, I don't wanna stop you from doing

something you want to do.

- Damn you.

Why couldn't I have met you at a different time

when things weren't so complicated?

- Well, life is complicated.

- That it is.

I want you to ask me.

- What do you want?

- Just ask me.

- I don't know what you mean.

- Ask me the thing that's in your heart right now.

- I want you to stay.

(Olivia laughing)

- Is this a roundabout way of you asking me out on a date?

- (laughs) Yeah.

- (laughs) Okay.

I'll make a call.

- Really?

What, just like that?

- Just like that.

- But I just...

(Olivia shushing)

- You little scamps.

- [Lucy] Oh, whatever did we do?

- [Milo] What does this mean?

- [Lucy] I don't know yet.

(Milo barking)

- [Milo] Humans are confusing.

- [Lucy] Yeah, they do one thing,

then another, (Lucy barking)

then back to the same thing.

They never say what they mean and then they're too honest.

- [Milo] I'm glad I'm a dog.

- Me too. (Lucy barking)

(gentle music)

- Go on.

What did he say?

- I said no.

- You didn't really have to do that.

You know?

- I did.

I did, really.

And you were right.

I mean, this is just far too soon,

and I didn't really want to go anyway.

But...

- But, but, but what?

- They said I can work remotely as a supervisor.

- Really?

Go on then, what will that entail?

- Well, you know

I've been there for years so I can pick

and choose any accounts I want

and just give them advice as and when they need it.

And I'm not gonna be solely responsible.

- That's amazing.

(Theo and Olivia laughing)

(lips smacking)

- [Milo] Oh, not this again.

- [Lucy] You better get used to it

'cause it's gonna happen a lot more often.

(door clacking)

- Milo.

Lucy.

(bag rustling)

Some treats for you. (whistles)

Milo? Lucy?

(Olivia whistling)

Milo? Lucy?

- [Maisie] Yeah. Just one minute.

- Maisie, is that you?

- [Maisie] Yeah. Yeah.

Could you just maybe give us one minute?

- Okay. One minute.

- [Maisie] Okay.

You guys ready?

- I'm coming in.

(door clacking)

(whimsical music)

- What do you think?

(Olivia laughing)

- Very interesting.

- [Milo] Told you she'd hate it.

- Doesn't hate it.

It's Romeo and Juliet.

- (laughs) I can see.

- [Milo] She doesn't like it.

Now I feel silly in this.

- You look good.

And she just hasn't had the lines yet.

- [Milo] Soft light through broken window in the east.

And Juliet is in the sun.

- [Milo] Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou, my Romeo?

- [Milo] Can I take this off now?

I feel like a dog's dinner.

Talking about dinner. Mm.

- Yes. You can take it off.

So, what did you think?

- Very well done.

(hands clapping)

- They've been practicing all day.

- [Milo] Practicing? More like torture.

- Yeah, I can tell.

- So did they get it word for word?

- I think so.

- [Lucy] Well, that's exactly

how Willy Shakespeare wrote it,

and I'm sure he was a husky.

- Should we get this cleaned up then quick

before Theo comes home?

- Yeah.

Good idea.

You did very well, Lucy.

- [Lucy] I know.

I was born for the stage.

(Maisie laughing)

- What have I got myself in for?

(bright gentle music)

- I have some amazing news.

- Right.

You get this cleaned up super quick.

There's the treats.

I'll go and distract him.

(door clacking)

Hey, you're home early.

(lips smacking)

So, what's this amazing news?

- Have a look.

- You did it.

- I did it.

- Oh, that is fantastic.

Oh.

So, when are they gonna publish it?

- Well, I've gotta go into the city, obviously,

to sign the contract first.

But I think it's gonna be Autumn time.

- What does it feel like to be a writer?

- I can't believe it.

I'm so thankful they liked it.

It hasn't sunk in.

I'm so shocked.

I'm so happy they liked it.

I just hope the critics like it, you know?

'Cause it's so far removed from what I'm used to doing.

- Doesn't matter what the critics think, Theo,

as long as you like it, that's all that matters.

(lips smacking)

- Well, thank you.

That's a good point.

Yeah, just, I'm really happy

that I got to share it with you.

And talking about sharing the good news.

Where's Milo and Lucy?

Like, they're the stars. I need to share it with them.

- I'm sure they're around here somewhere. (laughs)

- What was that?

(whimsical playful music)

- I didn't hear anything.

- [Lucy] I'm a star.

- Oh my God, Lucy,

- [Lucy] Don't I look fabulous?

What?

I can't visit Shakespeare.

- Maisie.

- It's "Romeo and Juliet." (laughs)

- Where's Romeo?

- [Milo] Did anyone call for the star?

- [Lucy] Well, let's get this show (clicks tongue)

on the road.

(cheerful festive music)