Malory Towers (2020–…): Season 3, Episode 2 - The Trials - full transcript
Oh, bother!
Why are you bringing these in here?
I've offered to organise
the lacrosse trials.
I thought it might help show
that I could be a good captain.
They're today for the third year -
I've signed us up already.
We need more North Tower girls.
So, help me? Yes, captain.
You'd be great leading the team.
Are you sure? Alicia's are
big shoes to fill.
Let me help.
I soaked them overnight.
So now, we just need to scuff them
and improve their grip.
Mary-Lou - sign. You must trial.
Maybe later.
Make sure you don't forget.
You'll be our secret weapon -
small, fast, and nifty.
I'll see what I can do.
Something's up with her.
You lot.
Sign up for lacrosse trials.
Not me, I've only been
playing a year.
Bill, you're so sporty -
bet you make a great midfield.
I've never played. What is lacrosse?
It's a horrible, aggressive,
muddy game.
Fierce and competitive,
not aggressive.
Sounds marvellous, but I can't.
Not on top of our extra lessons.
I don't get enough time
with Thunder as it is.
Well, how about you, Gwen?
A team sport would do you
the world of good.
Never.
Not on your Nellie.
That's mine!
I was going to give it
straight back.
What are you doing, anyway?
Nothing.
Don't lie, what is it?
I-I'm just a bit worried
because I'm really hot and itchy
on the back of my neck.
Oh! It looks like the Plague.
I'm only teasing.
It's dreadful pimples.
Is that why you were
wearing the scarf?
You need a skin care
and beauty routine.
I wash daily with hot water
and soap. Is that not enough?
Not always.
This is Mother's secret remedy.
Peppermint works wonders.
Come on.
You won't tell anyone, will you?
Of course not.
Our secret.
You are a good friend.
Is anything else the matter?
You can tell me.
Nothing. Nothing at all.
I know what you need.
Save a space for me in class.
Without Alicia and Sally,
the team's really going to suffer.
Pass it here. Mary-Lou said
she'd sign, I'll take it to her.
That's great, but she's mid-field
and generous to a fault.
We need someone to get the ball
and get to the goal.
Someone single-minded, determined,
and ruthless. Excuse me!
Gosh! How come I've never spotted
her potential before? She's fast.
Someone single-minded, determined,
ruthless, and selfish.
If she applied herself,
she could actually be
a real asset to the team.
But she hates sports.
She'd never trial.
Stop! Thief! SHE GASPS
SHE SCOFFS
Don't you know it's rude
to sneak up on people like that?
It's rude to steal Cook's cabbages.
It's only a couple of leaves.
Not much of a meal.
I'm not intending to eat them.
They're for my complexion. Wait!
I found this.
Any ideas whose it might be?
There'll be a name tag.
It's been pulled out.
Then I suggest you hand it in.
Mary-Lou. These are for you.
Mary-Lou, you haven't signed up
for trials yet.
Oh, actually,
I'm not feeling up to it.
Well, you're probably just too hot -
a scarf in this weather?
Jenny, just don't, please.
I have an idea.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to upset you.
Is everything all right?
You can be so insensitive, Darrell.
What? I-I wasn't, that's ridiculous.
It's very hurtful to have your
appearance criticised.
So in-the-know on appearance, Gwen,
can I ask you a favour?
Depends.
I'm doing a project, a study
on a healthy beauty routine.
It'd be marvellous
to have you aboard.
W-Well, it does sound interest...
Just put your name here,
and you're on the trial.
I'll sign you up, too, Mary-Lou.
It's nice to do things
together as friends.
All right.
Actually, we, er, should explain...
TEACHER: Bonjour, les filles.
SHE SPEAKS IN FRENCH
SHE CONTINUES IN FRENCH
Matron, could you help me
with something?
This dress has been handed in.
I suspect one of the younger
girls needs our help.
Oh, dear. I know.
And there's no name tag.
The doctor who usually gives
the girls the lecture on anatomy
and biology is unable to come.
Could you step in?
Er, no, I'm n-not
a qualified teacher.
You have more natural authority
than any of us. Please.
Such an important part
of their education.
It's going to be such
a difficult time.
Well, thank you, but...
You'll be marvellous, thank you.
No.
E-Excuse me, Matron.
What is it?
Well, spit it out, girl.
I've, er...
I've got some spots, Matron.
And also... Spots?!
Oh, for goodness' sake.
A few blemishes are completely
normal during adolescence.
Ad-a-what?
Sorry, I don't understand.
Well, you will do soon.
I'm going to give
a lesson in the matters
of the...growing up and...life.
Go on with you. Run along.
OVERLAPPING CHATTER
The official trials list.
Gwen! What a wonderful surprise.
What?
What is?
I'm on the list for the
lacrosse trials.
But you said it was a beauty
routine that I was signing up for.
How dare you trick me like that?
And poor Mary-Lou. What?
Fresh air and exercise are good
for the complexion.
Miss Johnson.
Miss Johnson, I really didn't
want to trial.
I hate lacrosse.
Well, why is your name up, then?
Because Darrell got Ellen
to trick me.
I loathe lacrosse,
and everyone knows I do.
This was a horrid trick.
Ellen doesn't play tricks,
do you, Ellen?
It was more of a misunderstanding.
Well, however it happens,
I actually think it could be
for the best all round.
I truly believe Gwen would be
an asset to the team.
That's not the point!
I don't want to be on the team.
Let's put it to the test.
I look forward to seeing you
at the trial, Gwendoline.
GIRLS GIGGLE
Right, settle down now,
girls, please.
I will be taking your lesson today
in biology and...anatomy.
Good. So...
Well, many insects have -
and animals have different
stages of life.
Er...tell me what this is.
Ellen.
A caterpillar, a chrysalis,
and a butterfly.
Very good. Very good.
Er, and here, we have...Irene?
Erm, eyeballs...
..a wiggly thing, and a froggy?
GIRLS GIGGLE Silly girl.
It's frogspawn, tadpole, frog.
Darrell.
What does a puppy grow up into?
Erm, a dog?
LAUGHTER
Good. And Wilhelmina.
Kitten?
A cat? Good.
And Gwendoline.
A girl? A lady.
Excellent... Mother says growing up
takes a lot longer for people
than it does for animals.
And if you want to become a lady...
No! Gwendoline, I am taking
this lesson, not you.
GIRLS SNICKER
Right.
Here we have...
What have we...here?
A coat? LAUGHTER
Right, that's quite enough
of that now, Irene.
These physical changes in people
are caused by hormones.
Write that down in your books.
GIRLS GIGGLE
Hor...mones.
Good, so, now it's very,
very important as you grow up
that you pay attention to your...
STIFLED LAUGHTER
Obviously, come and see me in
the San if you need...anything.
Any questions?
Yes, Mary-Lou, what is it?
What do hormones look like?
Hormones...cause...
LAUGHTER
..changes.
All right, heads down.
Copy the diagrams into your books.
LAUGHTER CONTINUES
Shall we start?
Where's Darrell?
So sorry, everyone, but I can't
find the lacrosse balls anywhere.
You were supposed to have
everything prepared.
They're in the changing room.
You left them there after buffing.
I know, but they've gone.
So sorry I'm late.
What is this turn-out, Mary Lou?
This is a lacrosse trial,
not an Arctic expedition.
It's the captain's responsibility
to make sure the team are ready.
I shouldn't let you go ahead.
Oh, please, Miss Johnson.
All right, seeing as it
means so much...
..I'll give you five minutes
to find these missing balls.
They can't have just evaporated.
Quick. Keep looking, everyone.
We don't have long.
Ooh. Oh, here, let me help.
No, no, don't worry.
It's all right.
I've got it. No, it's fine.
It's fine. Just...
Just let go, Irene!
How did all those get in my basket?
I wonder.
Don't look at me like that.
I just found them.
You should be thanking me.
Good. She's thanking you.
And now, you're all picking them up.
JEAN: You were right -
ruthless and selfish.
I-It doesn't matter
how they got there,
just at least we found them.
Ms Johnson, we found the balls.
May we trial?
I'm afraid it's too late now.
But I'll see you all
out there after prep.
Thank you! Thank you!
Did you hide them there, Gwen?
What if I did?
If you're going to call me
selfish and ruthless,
I may as well be.
I never said "selfish".
I said "single-minded
and determined".
MATRON: Enough, girls, off with you!
Gwendoline, stick that grubby dress
in the basket.
But it's Mary Lou's.
Well, whosever it is,
it needs washing.
And check the pockets.
I'm fed up with all sorts
stuck in my mangle.
Mary-Lou.
3.30.
Matron, what time is it?
2.55. Now get to prep.
Mary-Lou.
Mary-Lou.
Mary-Lou?
Mary-Lou.
What's the matter?
You know I'm your friend.
You can tell me.
I...
I found this.
Oh, Gwen...it's terrible.
What?
What is it?
I can't help if you won't tell me.
There, there, old girl.
We'll get you better.
Don't worry.
SHE BREATHES SHAKILY
Gwen, you know those spots, I...
I didn't tell you the whole story.
It's been happening for
the last few days.
What? Tummy cramps and...
..and...
Was it you who tore the label out
of your dress and hid it?
Gwen...I've been bleeding.
It won't stop.
Mary-Lou, why didn't you tell me
this before?
Because...it's so embarrassing,
and I was so scared.
It's just the curse.
The curse? Why am I cursed?
You're not cursed, silly.
It's just a nickname for
getting your period.
It's caused by those hormones
Matron was talking about.
You'll get it every month now.
Every month?!
Don't worry. It's normal.
It doesn't stop you doing anything.
Really? I've got it myself.
It's truly fine.
I promise.
Sorry. I'm just so relieved.
I thought I was dying.
Oh, dear. You have got yourself
into a pickle.
Silly old thing.
Better?
Thank you, Gwen.
What's up?
Nothing.
You sure? Don't pry.
No need to be like that.
I was only trying to help.
Women's business.
You wouldn't understand.
Poor you. You got your monthlies.
How do you know about them?
My mum says us boys need to
understand what girls go through,
and vice versa.
She sounds really nice.
She is. She has a herbal remedy
she swears by for cramps.
I'll try and get you some,
if you'd like. Thank you.
Come on, I'll take you to Matron.
She'll sort you out.
MATRON: Now, why didn't you
tell me this earlier?
Well, I did try. But...
You should never be ashamed of
anything to do with your body.
And my lesson explained this -
it's just your body changing
as you get older, it's normal.
Do I have to grow up?
Growing up is exciting.
Gwen's right. It's an adventure.
Oh, come here.
Will this happen all my life now?
Not all your life.
It will stop around about my age.
It seems your players
have let you down, Darrell.
Please, Miss Johnson,
they're just running late.
I'm sorry, but I need a
full turnout on time.
In you all go.
Go on.
We're here!
Please don't punish Darrell
because of us.
We're so sorry.
Aren't we, Gwen?
Y-Yes. Please?
ALL: Please, Miss Johnson.
Very well.
Let's go. GIRLS GIGGLE
WHISTLE BLOWS
Good show, Mary-Lou!
She dodged past Irene like a rocket.
Great save! Darrell.
You told me Gwen had potential.
I-I think she does.
I haven't seen it.
Either your judgment is poor,
or you're trying to show her up -
as she suspected. But I wasn't...
Neither are qualities
I look for in a captain.
I have to do something to make
Gwen play, or I lose my captaincy.
She's never been in a team before.
She just has to believe in herself.
WHISTLE BLOWS Come on, Gwen.
Hey, I know you can.
I suppose you think
I'm selfish and ruthless,
and trying to spoil your game.
I meant that as a compliment!
Those are great attributes
in an attack.
I believe in you.
All right, go on, show everyone.
Fight for the ball, be ruthless!
You've more determination
than anyone I know.
Do you really believe that?
Of course! You never give up.
You always fight to the end.
Use those qualities now, go on!
Great, now run!
Go for the goal! That's it!
She's actually really fast.
And so determined and single-minded!
Go on now, Gwen, shoot!
Yes! WHISTLE BLOWS
CHEERING
You were brilliant!
I told you, you had it in you.
Charles, they're over,
you're too late.
You won't get me playing lacrosse.
It's far too fierce.
It's good fun. You should try.
Hey...catch.
Give them to Mary-Lou from me.
She'll know what they're for.
Yes! I'm back in as goalie! I'm in!
THEY LAUGH
Who else? Budge over, let me see!
You're captain!
THEY LAUGH What?!
Come on, let's go look.
I'm not really bothered.
Mary-Lou! Our secret weapon -
you're in!
Gwen, you made reserves!
Well done, I knew you had it in you.
Well, I always knew I had more
talent than I was given credit for.
You should've given me
this chance long before, Darrell.
Unbelievable.
I'm going to write and tell Daddy.
THEY LAUGH
Ooh! Jean! THEY LAUGH
Oh, Gwen, catch!
Honestly, grow up.
Oh, Mary-Lou, I forgot.
Ron came by with this for you.
What is it? He said you'd know.
Go on.
Ahem.
You know how I was dressed
for the Arctic?
With the scarf.
And grumpy and out of sorts.
It's because I...
Because I started my period.
Mary-Lou, you should've said.
I couldn't because I didn't
know what it was.
I thought I was really ill.
Matron sorted me out, though.
It's funny now,
but it was really scary.
I thought I was cursed.
It ought to be called
the blessing, not the curse.
Something very special, really.
I'd like to raise a toast.
JEAN: What's gotten into Gwen?
Maybe it's team spirit.
To Mary-Lou becoming a butterfly.
ALL: To Mary-Lou.
I'd like to raise a toast, too.
To Gwen getting into
the lacrosse team.
ALL: To Gwen!
The strangest things happen
when we grow up and change.
All I know is that we shouldn't
become boring, like some adults.
Let's not ever grow up - completely.
Sock-fight!
Why are you bringing these in here?
I've offered to organise
the lacrosse trials.
I thought it might help show
that I could be a good captain.
They're today for the third year -
I've signed us up already.
We need more North Tower girls.
So, help me? Yes, captain.
You'd be great leading the team.
Are you sure? Alicia's are
big shoes to fill.
Let me help.
I soaked them overnight.
So now, we just need to scuff them
and improve their grip.
Mary-Lou - sign. You must trial.
Maybe later.
Make sure you don't forget.
You'll be our secret weapon -
small, fast, and nifty.
I'll see what I can do.
Something's up with her.
You lot.
Sign up for lacrosse trials.
Not me, I've only been
playing a year.
Bill, you're so sporty -
bet you make a great midfield.
I've never played. What is lacrosse?
It's a horrible, aggressive,
muddy game.
Fierce and competitive,
not aggressive.
Sounds marvellous, but I can't.
Not on top of our extra lessons.
I don't get enough time
with Thunder as it is.
Well, how about you, Gwen?
A team sport would do you
the world of good.
Never.
Not on your Nellie.
That's mine!
I was going to give it
straight back.
What are you doing, anyway?
Nothing.
Don't lie, what is it?
I-I'm just a bit worried
because I'm really hot and itchy
on the back of my neck.
Oh! It looks like the Plague.
I'm only teasing.
It's dreadful pimples.
Is that why you were
wearing the scarf?
You need a skin care
and beauty routine.
I wash daily with hot water
and soap. Is that not enough?
Not always.
This is Mother's secret remedy.
Peppermint works wonders.
Come on.
You won't tell anyone, will you?
Of course not.
Our secret.
You are a good friend.
Is anything else the matter?
You can tell me.
Nothing. Nothing at all.
I know what you need.
Save a space for me in class.
Without Alicia and Sally,
the team's really going to suffer.
Pass it here. Mary-Lou said
she'd sign, I'll take it to her.
That's great, but she's mid-field
and generous to a fault.
We need someone to get the ball
and get to the goal.
Someone single-minded, determined,
and ruthless. Excuse me!
Gosh! How come I've never spotted
her potential before? She's fast.
Someone single-minded, determined,
ruthless, and selfish.
If she applied herself,
she could actually be
a real asset to the team.
But she hates sports.
She'd never trial.
Stop! Thief! SHE GASPS
SHE SCOFFS
Don't you know it's rude
to sneak up on people like that?
It's rude to steal Cook's cabbages.
It's only a couple of leaves.
Not much of a meal.
I'm not intending to eat them.
They're for my complexion. Wait!
I found this.
Any ideas whose it might be?
There'll be a name tag.
It's been pulled out.
Then I suggest you hand it in.
Mary-Lou. These are for you.
Mary-Lou, you haven't signed up
for trials yet.
Oh, actually,
I'm not feeling up to it.
Well, you're probably just too hot -
a scarf in this weather?
Jenny, just don't, please.
I have an idea.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to upset you.
Is everything all right?
You can be so insensitive, Darrell.
What? I-I wasn't, that's ridiculous.
It's very hurtful to have your
appearance criticised.
So in-the-know on appearance, Gwen,
can I ask you a favour?
Depends.
I'm doing a project, a study
on a healthy beauty routine.
It'd be marvellous
to have you aboard.
W-Well, it does sound interest...
Just put your name here,
and you're on the trial.
I'll sign you up, too, Mary-Lou.
It's nice to do things
together as friends.
All right.
Actually, we, er, should explain...
TEACHER: Bonjour, les filles.
SHE SPEAKS IN FRENCH
SHE CONTINUES IN FRENCH
Matron, could you help me
with something?
This dress has been handed in.
I suspect one of the younger
girls needs our help.
Oh, dear. I know.
And there's no name tag.
The doctor who usually gives
the girls the lecture on anatomy
and biology is unable to come.
Could you step in?
Er, no, I'm n-not
a qualified teacher.
You have more natural authority
than any of us. Please.
Such an important part
of their education.
It's going to be such
a difficult time.
Well, thank you, but...
You'll be marvellous, thank you.
No.
E-Excuse me, Matron.
What is it?
Well, spit it out, girl.
I've, er...
I've got some spots, Matron.
And also... Spots?!
Oh, for goodness' sake.
A few blemishes are completely
normal during adolescence.
Ad-a-what?
Sorry, I don't understand.
Well, you will do soon.
I'm going to give
a lesson in the matters
of the...growing up and...life.
Go on with you. Run along.
OVERLAPPING CHATTER
The official trials list.
Gwen! What a wonderful surprise.
What?
What is?
I'm on the list for the
lacrosse trials.
But you said it was a beauty
routine that I was signing up for.
How dare you trick me like that?
And poor Mary-Lou. What?
Fresh air and exercise are good
for the complexion.
Miss Johnson.
Miss Johnson, I really didn't
want to trial.
I hate lacrosse.
Well, why is your name up, then?
Because Darrell got Ellen
to trick me.
I loathe lacrosse,
and everyone knows I do.
This was a horrid trick.
Ellen doesn't play tricks,
do you, Ellen?
It was more of a misunderstanding.
Well, however it happens,
I actually think it could be
for the best all round.
I truly believe Gwen would be
an asset to the team.
That's not the point!
I don't want to be on the team.
Let's put it to the test.
I look forward to seeing you
at the trial, Gwendoline.
GIRLS GIGGLE
Right, settle down now,
girls, please.
I will be taking your lesson today
in biology and...anatomy.
Good. So...
Well, many insects have -
and animals have different
stages of life.
Er...tell me what this is.
Ellen.
A caterpillar, a chrysalis,
and a butterfly.
Very good. Very good.
Er, and here, we have...Irene?
Erm, eyeballs...
..a wiggly thing, and a froggy?
GIRLS GIGGLE Silly girl.
It's frogspawn, tadpole, frog.
Darrell.
What does a puppy grow up into?
Erm, a dog?
LAUGHTER
Good. And Wilhelmina.
Kitten?
A cat? Good.
And Gwendoline.
A girl? A lady.
Excellent... Mother says growing up
takes a lot longer for people
than it does for animals.
And if you want to become a lady...
No! Gwendoline, I am taking
this lesson, not you.
GIRLS SNICKER
Right.
Here we have...
What have we...here?
A coat? LAUGHTER
Right, that's quite enough
of that now, Irene.
These physical changes in people
are caused by hormones.
Write that down in your books.
GIRLS GIGGLE
Hor...mones.
Good, so, now it's very,
very important as you grow up
that you pay attention to your...
STIFLED LAUGHTER
Obviously, come and see me in
the San if you need...anything.
Any questions?
Yes, Mary-Lou, what is it?
What do hormones look like?
Hormones...cause...
LAUGHTER
..changes.
All right, heads down.
Copy the diagrams into your books.
LAUGHTER CONTINUES
Shall we start?
Where's Darrell?
So sorry, everyone, but I can't
find the lacrosse balls anywhere.
You were supposed to have
everything prepared.
They're in the changing room.
You left them there after buffing.
I know, but they've gone.
So sorry I'm late.
What is this turn-out, Mary Lou?
This is a lacrosse trial,
not an Arctic expedition.
It's the captain's responsibility
to make sure the team are ready.
I shouldn't let you go ahead.
Oh, please, Miss Johnson.
All right, seeing as it
means so much...
..I'll give you five minutes
to find these missing balls.
They can't have just evaporated.
Quick. Keep looking, everyone.
We don't have long.
Ooh. Oh, here, let me help.
No, no, don't worry.
It's all right.
I've got it. No, it's fine.
It's fine. Just...
Just let go, Irene!
How did all those get in my basket?
I wonder.
Don't look at me like that.
I just found them.
You should be thanking me.
Good. She's thanking you.
And now, you're all picking them up.
JEAN: You were right -
ruthless and selfish.
I-It doesn't matter
how they got there,
just at least we found them.
Ms Johnson, we found the balls.
May we trial?
I'm afraid it's too late now.
But I'll see you all
out there after prep.
Thank you! Thank you!
Did you hide them there, Gwen?
What if I did?
If you're going to call me
selfish and ruthless,
I may as well be.
I never said "selfish".
I said "single-minded
and determined".
MATRON: Enough, girls, off with you!
Gwendoline, stick that grubby dress
in the basket.
But it's Mary Lou's.
Well, whosever it is,
it needs washing.
And check the pockets.
I'm fed up with all sorts
stuck in my mangle.
Mary-Lou.
3.30.
Matron, what time is it?
2.55. Now get to prep.
Mary-Lou.
Mary-Lou.
Mary-Lou?
Mary-Lou.
What's the matter?
You know I'm your friend.
You can tell me.
I...
I found this.
Oh, Gwen...it's terrible.
What?
What is it?
I can't help if you won't tell me.
There, there, old girl.
We'll get you better.
Don't worry.
SHE BREATHES SHAKILY
Gwen, you know those spots, I...
I didn't tell you the whole story.
It's been happening for
the last few days.
What? Tummy cramps and...
..and...
Was it you who tore the label out
of your dress and hid it?
Gwen...I've been bleeding.
It won't stop.
Mary-Lou, why didn't you tell me
this before?
Because...it's so embarrassing,
and I was so scared.
It's just the curse.
The curse? Why am I cursed?
You're not cursed, silly.
It's just a nickname for
getting your period.
It's caused by those hormones
Matron was talking about.
You'll get it every month now.
Every month?!
Don't worry. It's normal.
It doesn't stop you doing anything.
Really? I've got it myself.
It's truly fine.
I promise.
Sorry. I'm just so relieved.
I thought I was dying.
Oh, dear. You have got yourself
into a pickle.
Silly old thing.
Better?
Thank you, Gwen.
What's up?
Nothing.
You sure? Don't pry.
No need to be like that.
I was only trying to help.
Women's business.
You wouldn't understand.
Poor you. You got your monthlies.
How do you know about them?
My mum says us boys need to
understand what girls go through,
and vice versa.
She sounds really nice.
She is. She has a herbal remedy
she swears by for cramps.
I'll try and get you some,
if you'd like. Thank you.
Come on, I'll take you to Matron.
She'll sort you out.
MATRON: Now, why didn't you
tell me this earlier?
Well, I did try. But...
You should never be ashamed of
anything to do with your body.
And my lesson explained this -
it's just your body changing
as you get older, it's normal.
Do I have to grow up?
Growing up is exciting.
Gwen's right. It's an adventure.
Oh, come here.
Will this happen all my life now?
Not all your life.
It will stop around about my age.
It seems your players
have let you down, Darrell.
Please, Miss Johnson,
they're just running late.
I'm sorry, but I need a
full turnout on time.
In you all go.
Go on.
We're here!
Please don't punish Darrell
because of us.
We're so sorry.
Aren't we, Gwen?
Y-Yes. Please?
ALL: Please, Miss Johnson.
Very well.
Let's go. GIRLS GIGGLE
WHISTLE BLOWS
Good show, Mary-Lou!
She dodged past Irene like a rocket.
Great save! Darrell.
You told me Gwen had potential.
I-I think she does.
I haven't seen it.
Either your judgment is poor,
or you're trying to show her up -
as she suspected. But I wasn't...
Neither are qualities
I look for in a captain.
I have to do something to make
Gwen play, or I lose my captaincy.
She's never been in a team before.
She just has to believe in herself.
WHISTLE BLOWS Come on, Gwen.
Hey, I know you can.
I suppose you think
I'm selfish and ruthless,
and trying to spoil your game.
I meant that as a compliment!
Those are great attributes
in an attack.
I believe in you.
All right, go on, show everyone.
Fight for the ball, be ruthless!
You've more determination
than anyone I know.
Do you really believe that?
Of course! You never give up.
You always fight to the end.
Use those qualities now, go on!
Great, now run!
Go for the goal! That's it!
She's actually really fast.
And so determined and single-minded!
Go on now, Gwen, shoot!
Yes! WHISTLE BLOWS
CHEERING
You were brilliant!
I told you, you had it in you.
Charles, they're over,
you're too late.
You won't get me playing lacrosse.
It's far too fierce.
It's good fun. You should try.
Hey...catch.
Give them to Mary-Lou from me.
She'll know what they're for.
Yes! I'm back in as goalie! I'm in!
THEY LAUGH
Who else? Budge over, let me see!
You're captain!
THEY LAUGH What?!
Come on, let's go look.
I'm not really bothered.
Mary-Lou! Our secret weapon -
you're in!
Gwen, you made reserves!
Well done, I knew you had it in you.
Well, I always knew I had more
talent than I was given credit for.
You should've given me
this chance long before, Darrell.
Unbelievable.
I'm going to write and tell Daddy.
THEY LAUGH
Ooh! Jean! THEY LAUGH
Oh, Gwen, catch!
Honestly, grow up.
Oh, Mary-Lou, I forgot.
Ron came by with this for you.
What is it? He said you'd know.
Go on.
Ahem.
You know how I was dressed
for the Arctic?
With the scarf.
And grumpy and out of sorts.
It's because I...
Because I started my period.
Mary-Lou, you should've said.
I couldn't because I didn't
know what it was.
I thought I was really ill.
Matron sorted me out, though.
It's funny now,
but it was really scary.
I thought I was cursed.
It ought to be called
the blessing, not the curse.
Something very special, really.
I'd like to raise a toast.
JEAN: What's gotten into Gwen?
Maybe it's team spirit.
To Mary-Lou becoming a butterfly.
ALL: To Mary-Lou.
I'd like to raise a toast, too.
To Gwen getting into
the lacrosse team.
ALL: To Gwen!
The strangest things happen
when we grow up and change.
All I know is that we shouldn't
become boring, like some adults.
Let's not ever grow up - completely.
Sock-fight!