A Kind of Spark (2023–…): Season 1, Episode 5 - Party - full transcript

You're having a party?

Keeds used to bring us
here once a week,

after that day at school
with Miss Murphy.

There's going to be times when you
feel like you're going to shut down.

I do this.

You don't want to be friends
with me? I do!

Emily's really nice.
She has got so much cool stuff.

Stuff?

You should do a party together.

I'm in if you are?

Your new friends are nice.



Do they know you're autistic?

It hasn't come up.

I found out what happened to Maggie.

She was accused of witchcraft
by the sister, Elinor.

What do you think?

It is elegant.

There's no way you did all this?

I happen to be extremely
sophisticated.

But you're right.

This is Beth's handiwork.

I chose the jug!

You will try your best tonight,
won't you?

I shall be the perfect lady.

Pull yourself together, Elinor.



No flashing lights.

No loud music.

No knee sliding.

No drinks on the dance floor.

No... Fun?

That was a joke.

No jokes.

Got the balloons!

Eight green for Keedie and
eight red for Nina.

Are balloons allowed?

Of course!

I'm not a monster.

The council allows up to
15 balloons.

I see you have 16.

So...

..let's lose one.

Oh...!

Sorry. Erm, I just really...love
balloons.

Erm...

..I'll keep this one with me.

OK. What was that about?

A balloon popping to me and Keeds
is basically like a gunshot.

My dad's like that, too.

Always looking out for me.

Parties are a little bit
like a minefield

for autistic people,
to be honest.

So why risk this one?

Because Elinor reported Maggie
for witchcraft.

Right...

I can't let my sisters fall apart
like that.

This party has to be perfect.

LOUD POP

Oh, we...

We might have a slight problemo.

Agh!

Happy birthday to you, too.

Is that mud?

It's a combination of natural soils
and spring water.

So, mud.

PHONE PINGS

Just some randoms trying
to blag an invitation.

Well, you're not going to
let them come, are you?

Addie said the council are really
strict with numbers.

Well, that's easy for you to say.
You have, like, three friends.

Four. I have four.

THEY LAUGH

Anyway, of course I'm sticking
to the numbers.

An exclusive low-key event
has a much better ring to it.

Don't you think?

Do you think they'll get on?

My friends and yours?

Sure.

I mean, it's not every day
the Darrow twins

throw a joint party, is it?

I can't believe you haven't started
getting ready yet.

We've got seven hours.

Exactly!

Sorry, but where are we going
to find a sound system

in a tiny little village?

Wait! I have speakers!

Oh. No... No, they're at my dad's.

Nina and Keedie's party is ruined,
and it hasn't even started.

Hey, Addie.

It's just a party, right?
It's supposed to be fun.

Hi, guys.

What do you want?

Oh, Mrs Ross told me that you were
looking for speakers.

Ooh...! Wow.

She really can turn anything into
gossip, can't she? Stop.

I have the ones from my
karaoke machine. Aw!

We used to do it after school,
remember? Every day.

My big number was...
Baby Shark?

It actually was.

Anyway, I could bring the speakers
to the party...

..if I were invited.

Deal.

I'll ping you the invite now.

Thanks.

You've literally saved the party.

What are friends for?

Come on.

Well, did you get it?

I only got the one, though.

That's all I need.

Mr Macintosh! Have you got a minute?

Greta.

Is it true the Darrow girls
are having a party

in the village hall tonight?

Don't worry. I've been very
clear about the rules.

That family find rules
rather difficult.

The hall was free,
and I just thought...

Well, I shouldn't think those girls
get much fun.

You know, with their...condition.

I'd keep a close eye if I were you.

Nicest Village competition's
tomorrow!

OK, you can look.

Wowzers.

No-one says wowzers.

They do when their girlfriend
looks like that.

Oh, lip gloss.

Wowzers.

Is it too much? Should I change?

No, no. It's, erm...

..missing something.

That's your favourite.

Second favourite.

Now, come on.

Let's show them how the
Darrow sisters par-tay!

And their dad!

Wait till you see my dance moves.

I can't promise I won't...shoulder
shuffle.

DRUM AND BASS MUSIC POUNDS

Mm-hm.

The volume dial...

..must not be turned beyond
this marker.

Yes, sir.

OK. You just have to make sure
everyone has a ticket

on their phone. The council are
really strict with numbers.

No ticket, no entry.

Oh, I don't mean you, Addie.

Oh!

OK.

Erm, also can you be, like, really
nice to Jenna, because

well, she's not going to
know anyone here?

I will be on my best behaviour.

What's this?
To say thank you.

For helping with today and,
well, with everything, really.

Drawing pens! I know you said
you left yours at your dad's.

So...

Oh, they're perfect. Thank you!

I... I just want everyone
to have fun.

Sir, I write to you from the village
of Juniper,

not five miles from your parish.

We are in grave danger.

A witch hunter has taken control,
and the people are suffering.

Please help us.

Our guests are arriving.

I'll be five minutes.

I think you're ready, my lady.

I've done my best.

Thank you, Beth.

I can tidy up in here.

Let's hope tonight goes as planned.

It will.

I'm sure of it.

You OK?

Nope.

Let's do this.

Last one in is a rotten egg.

Nina! Keedie!

CROWD: Happy birthday!

You both look amazing!

Thank you.

Heather!

Nailed it!

It works, doesn't it?

Excuse me.

Have you seen Keedie Darrow?

It's supposed to be her party.

I heard she skipped town.

Do you think everything's OK?

It's just...they're not talking.
Is that OK?

You did great, Addie. It's...

It's a perfect party.

It's perfect.

Ticket.

PHONE BEEPS

In you go. Thanks!

Ticket.

Sorry, that's a duplicate.

But... Nice try, kid.

Now scram!

Emily, what are you doing here?

Actually, I was invited.

I very much doubt...

PHONE BEEPS

..that.

Oh. Erm, no drinks on
the dance floor.

No more balloons.

Punch? It's OK,
I think he got the message.

Oh. No, I mean... Oh.

Thank you.

It's going great, Addie.

Just relax.

Wahey! Whoo!

Uh, no knee sliding!

Seriously, these should just
be everyday rings.

Not just for parties.

I should go talk to them.

Maybe she doesn't want me to.

I should probably give her
some space.

No, I'm doing it. I'm going over.

Wish me luck!

Hey, Nina. Happy birthday.

Thanks, Elsie.

Emily.

Where did you get your dress?
It's stunning.

Just this shop I went to
with my sister.

Well, send me the deets.

Oh, and talk to me about
your eyeliner.

I've watched all your videos, but my
flicks are never as good as yours.

Oh, hello, Emily.

Addie, do you mind if I go and talk
to Keedie's friends?

Course not.

Didn't know you knew Nina.

Of course I know her.

We were getting on really well,
actually, before you showed up.

She'll be back any minute.

Oh. Well, you can come and hang out
with me and Audrey

while you wait, if you want?

I'm good, thanks.

QUIET CHATTER

Oh, can you put them here, please?

Course, milady.

Try not to eat them all.

So, Quinn, when will Juniper be
free of these cursed witches?

It will take time.

Mrs Ross has been helping me
with my investigation.

So, how do you spot them, then,
these witches?

Margaret.

No, it is a fair question.

Not an easy one to answer.

Anyone could be in league...

..with the Devil.

My lord, uh...

..remember the company you keep.

Oh, evil has no airs
and graces, sir.

It takes its followers
from any class.

From the lowliest serving wench
to the highest born lord or lady.

Is it true that they can fly round
the village at night?

It is.

And curse their enemies?

With all sorts.

Eggs. Entrails.

Coins.

And articles belonging to those
they wish to harm.

Some have such power coursing
through their veins

they can kill a man...

GASPS AROUND TABLE

..just by pointing a finger.

CUP CLATTERS

I'll sort it, milady.

No harm done.

Thank you, Beth.

Can't believe I was so clumsy.

No bother, milady.

Wait.

The witch's mark.

Made by the Devil himself!

Get off me!

You are mistaken, my lord!

My maid had an accident this evening
while stoking my fire.

The coal leapt from the flames
and burnt her arm.

Isn't that right, Beth?

Yes ma'am.

It stings something awful.

It's a burn, my lord.

An easy mistake to make, even for
someone of your great sensitivity.

There are no witches here tonight.

Let's have a little music, shall we?

I literally cannot believe you
convinced Keedie to go bowling.

She was good.

Tell me something else I don't know
about my own twin sister.

Addie! Addie! Get over here.

Addie did all this.

Organised the whole thing.

Great job.

It's not too much, is it?

Why would it be too much?

If anything, it's not enough.

Addie, turn up the music!

Oh, it's already at the max.

I love this track! Turn it up.

BASS THUMPS
That's more like it!

Whoo!

Happy?

It's just I can't believe Keedie's
introduced me to her secret friends.

Like it wasn't even a big deal.

Big step.

Huge.

I feel like we're getting
closer again.

Whoo!

Sorry. Happy birthday!

Thanks...

Uh, hold on.

Who are they?
They're not supposed to be here.

Neither should she.

She's so obvious.

Jenna used me, didn't she,
just to get a ticket?

Yep.

And then Emily used you both.

Want me to get my bouncer on?
Uh, no.

Emily's got her own demons.

She deserves some fun.

Addie and her never-ending empathy.

I'll keep watch out for
Mr Meanytosh.

MUFFLED MUSIC PLAYS

Mr Macintosh.

I'm sorry to report there seems
to be a bit of a commotion

in the village.

MUSIC PLAYS LOUDLY

BALLOON POPS

SHE BREATHES UNEVENLY

MUSIC BECOMES DISTORTED

ECHOING LAUGHTER

MUFFLED: Oh, my gosh.
You're doing that thing, aren't you?

That thing Addie does?

It's a meltdown, isn't it?

Just leave me alone.
Oh, you poor, poor thing.

Let's get you out of here.

I'm afraid I could hear the music
from my house.

MUSIC CUTS OUT

What music?

Half milk chocolate for Nina
and half lemon for Keedie.

It's perfect!

Uh... Where is Keedie?

You're OK now. You're safe.

Can you please just leave?

I'm not going anywhere.

Not until Nina gets here.

Please...
Keeds, you in here?

She was having a meltdown.

Thank goodness I was here.

What's wrong with her?

Nothing! Nothing!

Addie, it's OK. I'm OK.

We should call an ambulance, right?

She's totally lost it.

Please don't talk about my sister
like that. She's not ill.

Well, maybe I don't know the exact
right words to use.

But, I mean, look at her.

I know it's difficult to understand.

I can help. You just need to imagine
how you'd feel if someone

talked about you like that.

Or patronised you just because you
struggle to read sometimes.

What are you talking about?

Oh, I... I heard your mum talking
about it, and I just...

I'm not like you!
Or your crazy sister!

I'm just a normal person trying...

That's enough!

My sister needs space.

OK, guys, let's go. Let's go.

You too, Emily.

You'll pay for this.

Your friends don't know
you're autistic, do they?

Thought I'd surprise them.

Let's go back out there, yeah?
Show them it's not a big deal.

Can... Can I just go?

We've got the hall for another hour.

I'm sorry.

Addie?

Sorry.

I've been here all night.
I can absolutely guarantee

the rules were followed to a T.

See, Greta? Nothing to worry about.

We're, uh... We're going to go.

Um...I hope Keedie's OK.

Happy birthday.

I was fine, and then I pushed it.

So, you were right.

Should have just told my friends
I'm autistic.

No, but I get why you didn't.

Well, now they think
I'm a total weirdo.

That's why this memorial
is so important.

This village needs to understand
that it was wrong to judge people

for being different then,
and it's wrong now.

I'm doing this for you, Keeds.

And for me.

And for Maggie.

What is it?

The thing I found in the library.

Yeah?

I found out who accused Maggie
of witchcraft.

It was Elinor.

Maggie's own sister.

She must have really hated her.

I'm so scared you and Nina
are going to end up the same.

Aw...

Nina can be pretty annoying...

..but I love her,

and she loves me.

We're not about to accuse each other
of witchcraft, I promise.

Maggie and Elinor loved each other.

Well, then, maybe the census
got it wrong.

It's an official document.
It's literally history written down.

I wrote in my year four workbook
that a koala is my favourite animal.

But your favourite animal
is a praying mantis.

I figured a koala would be more
socially acceptable.

Humans lie all the time.

We're good at it.

So, was Maggie betrayed
by Elinor or not?

I reckon there's more to this story
than meets the eye.

Charming to see you.

Do come again.

It would be an absolute honour.

Our witch finder has left his cape.

He'll need that for swishing about
the place.

I'll go after him. I'll go.

You did well tonight.

Let's not ruin it at
the last moment.

She's hiding something.

There's a witch in this house.

She thinks she can outwit me.

But I'll find her.

I always do.

ECHOING: And curse their enemies?

With all sorts.

Eggs. Coins.

And articles belonging to those
they wish to harm.

MAGGIE: Then what happens?

What are you doing, Elinor?

If I have ANY power at all...

..protect us.

And keep my family safe.