04x06 - The Midnight Surprise

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Imagine you were the Cruel Captain.

Where would you hide your treasure?
Somewhere secret enough to remain

a mystery for 200 years.

That was a good shot.

It must have been somewhere
he could reach quickly from the sea.

Yes.

She's really good.

Felicity?
Sorry. Yes.

It must be around the cliffs.

But that was all centuries ago.

I mean, it does feel a bit
hopeless.

If the treasure hasn't been found
by now, will it ever be?

BOTH: Thank you.

Don't give up, Felicity.

We've got to find it.

June!

Oh, no!

It's so hot and stuffy in here.

And there's so much work,
now we're in the fourth.

I've had enough of being grown-up
and responsible.

How about we have an adventure...
a feast, but with a difference?

Well, that would be marvellous.

We'll do it outside.

Somewhere nobody will find us.

Perfect for a moonlit gathering.

Just us.

That's a dreadful idea.
What if someone DOES find us?

You're head of lower school.

You're going to get in awful trouble.

Gwen has a good point.

Come on! We've been revising
endlessly for the school cert.

We deserve some fun.

Alicia also has a good point.

We'll be extra careful.

I don't want any part of this.

There'll be ginger snaps.

I wouldn't be able to involve myself
in any of the planning.

But I suppose if there was a feast
to take place, I might just stumble

upon it later?
You really are the best, Darrell Rivers.

Honestly.

No broken window in here.

Nor here.

It's the only room left.

Oh, Darrell is going to be so cross.
And Alicia.

What?

How is this possible?

We'll have to tell someone.

I'm sure they'll understand
it was an accident...

...won't they?

The window must be in here.

BOTH: Oh.

This doesn't make any sense.

Are you sure we have the right
corridor?

I thought so.

Unless...

Unless what?

Look, there's a breeze.

But where is it coming from?

Perhaps there's a hidden room!
Hidden?

[DOOR CLOSES, HUMMING]

It's Matron.

Quick!

[BELL RINGS]

There you are!
It's about time.

Better the tortoise than the hare.

Time and tide wait for no man.

I had to go miles to get you
this fizzy pop.

I'll be eternally grateful.

I take it you're having a feast?

Somewhere outside?

Maybe. I'll tell you what WOULD top
it off...

Fish and chips from my Auntie
Morag's shop.

We don't have enough money
for fish and chips, I'm afraid.

Besides, who would get it for us?

I will.
And you don't need to pay.

There's always leftovers at the end
of the day.

Really, Fred?

I'll bring the fish and chips
if you let me and Ron come.

Thanks, but I don't think
Darrell could allow that.

Suit yourself.

Wait, wait, wait!

It's against the rules
to have visitors without permission.

But...

Battered fish and vinegary chips.
Mmm!

And it's not like you would be
coming inside the building.

So, is that a yes?

Deal!

See you later!

What are you up to?

Mind your own business,
and I'll mind mine.

Is this Alicia's?

[BOTTLES RATTLE]

Alicia!
Wait!

Look!

June!

We were just looking for...

What did I tell you about being
a nosey parker?

You're having a feast, aren't you?

Is it outside?

How thrilling!

Alicia, can we join you?

Yes, can we?
No!

And you have to promise
not to say a word to anyone.

We promise, but can't we just come along?

We'd be so good!
And I'd bring my fruit cake to share.

Absolutely not!

Why should they have all the fun?

Come on, we can organise
our own feast soon.

Great idea.

We will.

But tonight, we'll have an adventure
of our own.

We're going tennis ball hunting.

Do you really think that there is
a room hidden behind that wall?

There's only one way to find out.

[CLOCK CHIMES]

Let's go back to sleep.

We can search for the tennis ball
in the morning.

We won't get the chance.

Now it's perfect.

But Darrell and Alicia are up.

And, they are busy with the feast.

They won't see us.

[SNORING]

Please, Felicity.

Let's go.

[DOOR CLOSES]

They'll never know.

I heard Matron say
there might be a storm tonight.

I jolly well hope not.

[TWIGS CRACK, WINGS FLAP, ANIMAL CALLS]
What was that?

Maybe it's the ghost
of the Cruel Captain!

Very funny.

Is it just me, or can you smell
vinegar?

Fish and chips, anyone?

Fred?
Or pickled eggs?

Ron, what are you doing here?

I invited them.

Is Gwen not with you?

Alicia, I could get in such trouble!

Relax! There isn't a rule against
meeting the boys outside at night.

Because the rules say that WE are
not allowed to be outside at night.

Don't worry.
No-one will see us out here.

But we'll leave if you want us to.

Make up your mind!

But these will go to waste.

I wanted this to be special for us.
Please?

We're safe.
Everyone's asleep.

Well, those chips do smell nice!

Yes, they do.

[LAUGHTER]

All right. Let me help you
lay these down.

Hand them out, Fred!

And save a pickled egg for Darrell.
She's never had one.

[LAUGHTER]

Come on, Darrell.
These are delicious.

There was a girl in my old school
whose grandfather had a secret room.

- It was hidden behind a mirror.
- [DOOR LATCH OPENS]

[DOOR CREAKS OPEN]

[LIGHT SWITCH CLICKS]

Well, there are no mirrors in here.

No, but there has to be something.

[TAPPING]

Forget about it, June, let's go.

Oops. June!

You've broken it!
It won't move back...

Wait, there's something behind it.

Push it down.

It won't.

[CRUNCHING AND SLAMMING]

[METAL DOOR CREAKS]

Come on!

Oh, my goodness.

An actual secret room!

Is this real or am I dreaming?

Pinch me.

Ow! It's real.

Looks ancient.

Ooh! Cobwebs!

Oh...

[THEY SNIGGER]

What is this room?

Someone's study, I think.

Gosh...

...no-one has been in here in decades.
Even centuries!

Imagine that.
We must be the first.

Look, the letter C on this envelope.

What could that be?

Rumour has it the ghost
of the Cruel Captain...

...haunts these grounds
when there's a full moon.

He's seen emerging from the trees
over there...

...and disappears
behind the trees there.

Actually,
he's seen in the walled garden.

Well, he has to get there somehow,
so he must pass through here.

No, he doesn't.
He's a ghost, he can just appear.

You don't actually believe
in all this stuff, do you?

Well, many have claimed
to have seen him.

And guess what?

There's a full moon tonight.

So who knows?

Perhaps he'll pay us a visit.

[THUNDER CRACKS]

Matron was right about the storm.

You should head back in.
It might not be that bad.

Clear everything, let's go back.

Everything's getting soaked.

There's no way we can take this
all inside.

You go. I'll hide all this till
we can pick it up later.

Go, go, go!

[RAIN POURS]

Me chips!

[THUNDER ROLLS]

Wonder who this is.

[RAIN PATTERS HARD ON WINDOWS]

[LOUD THUD]

Oh, no!

What if someone heard?

[RAIN PATTERS, THUNDER ROLLS]

This is spooky, we should go.

Oh, but I want to explore.

[THUNDER CLAPS, DOOR CREAKS]

Now, June.

[DOOR OPENS AND SLAMS]

Sh!

June!

You'll wake the other fourth-formers!
Sorry.

I don't know what's gotten
into me tonight.

Perhaps it's all the excitement.

Close the grate.

[GRATE SLAMS]

[ITEMS FALL]

Sorry.

Darrell!

God, I thought you weren't coming.

Well, I was
feeling ever so peckish, and I...

...obviously wasn't going to go
out into the rain.

Where's the treats?

Has Alicia got them?

Gwen?

Me chips are all wet! Sh!
You can't be in here! If someone sees you,

I'll be done for! We can't be outside
during the storm! Sh!

What if I'm struck by lightning?
I don't think that's...

You don't want that
on your conscience, do you?

[THUNDER ROLLS]
We'll leave now, round the back.

Thank you.
And we'll sneak up the stairs.

Come on.

Been hoping to see you.
And hoping I wouldn't.

Are you annoyed with me?

Why would I be annoyed?

Because of what happened.
Nothing happened.

It was an unfortunate accident.

It's the end of the matter.

Felicity...

We couldn't sleep...
because of the... storm.

Then we heard noises.

- [THUNDER ROLLS]
- We thought you were outside.

Where's Alicia?
It doesn't matter.

You shouldn't be here.
Not at this time.

What about them?
None of your cheek. Go away.

Don't tell me what to do.

Excuse me!
Everyone, stop arguing.

Someone will hear us.
I'm so sorry, Darrell, I didn't...

Not now, Felicity,
just go to your dorm.

Ron...

Erm...

Be careful.

You, too.

[THUNDER RUMBLES]

[BIRDS TWEET]

[THEY YAWN]

Did you not sleep well?

Er, the storm...
kept us up half the night.

I was frozen to my bed.

Terrified.
Absolutely terrified.

There was a storm last night?

[THEY LAUGH]

Where's Mr. Parker?
He'll be here soon.

I wanted a word first.

Right, I have reason to believe
that some girls...

...had a feast last night.

I shall only ask this once,
and I expect honesty.

Did you girls sneak out?

No, Matron,
we were in the dorm all night.

Is something amusing you,
Miss Jones?

Do you find sneaking around
and having feasts funny?

No, Matron.

If you know something,
you best tell me now.

I've got my eyes on you, young lady.

If I find out you had something
to do with this, you will be dragged

straight to Miss Grayling.

Understood?

June, you should take this seriously.

Made us all look guilty.

Clarissa's right. And what's this
feast Matron's talking about?

I don't know.

You said you couldn't sleep.

Did you sneak out?

I swear on my life,
I did not have a feast.

[KNOCK ON DOOR]

Er, come in.

What do you want?
Darrell told me about your antics last night.

You need to tell Matron the truth.

She thinks I had something
to do with the feast.

Serves you right for sneaking
around when I told you not to.

Tell her it was your feast...

...or I will.
Are you serious?

Do you know what that would mean
for Darrell?

You should have thought about that
before.

You cheeky little... Alicia.

June, please. If Matron finds out,
we will be in such trouble.

I don't care.

Get out.

Come on, let's go. No!
All right...

Let's go. What?
What?

Darrell...
We will tell Matron together.

Come on.

[BIRD CALLS]

So, let me get this straight.

You were feasting and you were both
sneaking around at midnight.

Do you need reminding
that is not allowed?

Well, I didn't intend to.

I just thought we ran inside
because of the storm.

You started off outside.

And I take it you left the school
grounds at night without permission?

No, no, no.
Of course I didn't.

No?

No.

Then, explain this.

Hmm?

It reeks of batter and vinegar.

Who brought fish and chips
into the school?

Was it you?

You tell me now
or both forms will be punished.

Please, Matron,
it won't happen again, I pro...

I asked you a question.

Who was it?

Ron and Fred were here.

Maybe it was them.

What would the parents
and governors say...

...if they knew boys were wandering
the school at midnight?

It's my fault, I didn't intend...

This may be fun and games
for you girls, but Ron and Fred...

This risks their reputation,
their livelihood.

My goodness, I regret to say it,
but they ought to lose their jobs.

Please, Matron. I couldn't bear it
if something happened to them.

Well, you should have thought of
that before.

[MATRON SIGHS]

[MATRON TUTS]

All right.

I won't take this any further,
but you both can make

up for it by cleaning the school,
ready for open day tomorrow.

Sweeping, dusting, polishing.
That's not fair.

Fair would see you expelled,
young lady.

Now, you leave.

You're head of lower school,
you're supposed to be setting

a good example.

I'm so sorry.

Where have I heard that before?

Make no mistake.

I'm doing this for those boys.

It could ruin them if word got out
and they got the sack.

They would struggle to get
another job around here.

Do you understand that, Darrell?

Now, get out of my sight.

[MATRON SIGHS]

[JUNE COUGHS]

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Tell me.
It's just...

I feel awful for Darrell.

We shouldn't have snuck out.

I've been punished, too.

Matron's got me cleaning
all evening.

All because of that silly tennis ball,
which we still haven't found.

Where is it?

If Matron saw the state
of this place...

Look!

Found it!

I'd love to know
whose painting that is.

It's Sir Charles.
Sir Charles...

He is the C on the envelope.

This was his room.

This must be where he conducted
the search for his treasure

after the Cruel Captain's death.

Imagine how many clues
we'll find in here.

It'll have to wait.

You don't want to be late for class
and get yourself into more trouble.

Let's go.

Promise to keep this our secret?

No telling Darrell or Alicia?

Absolutely.
Promise.