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Bother.

Why are you bringing these in here?

I offered to organise the lacrosse trials.

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.

Well, make sure you don't forget. You'll be our secret weapon.

- Small, fast, and nippy. - 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'd make a great midfield.

I've never played. What is lacrosse?

It's a horrible, aggressive, muddy game.

It's 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.

How about you, Gwen?

A team sport would do you the world of good.

Never.

Not on your nelly.

- That's mine. - I was gonna give it straight back.

- What are you doing, anyway? - Nothing.

Well, don't lie. What is it?

I'm just a bit worried because I'm really hot and itchy

on the back of my neck.

Looks like the plague.

I'm only teasing.

It's dreadful pimples.

Is that why you were wearing a scarf?

You need a skincare 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 in attack, 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 midfield 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 and ruthless...

- and selfish. - If she applied herself

she could actually be a real asset to the team.

But she hates sport. She'd never trial.

Stop, thief!

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 the trials yet.

Actually, I'm not feeling up to it.

Well, you're probably just too hot. A scarf in this weather?

I'm chilly. Just don't. Please.

I have an idea.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.

- Is everything all right? - You can be so insensitive, Darrell.

But I wasn't. That's ridiculous.

It's very hurtful to have your appearance criticised.

You're 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 on board.

Well, it does sound interesting.

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 should explain...

Hello, girls. Open your notebooks and write the date.

Today we will practise reflective verbs!

Open your notebooks and write the date.

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 a lecture

on anatomy and biology is unable to come.

Could you step in?

No, I'm... I'm not a qualified teacher.

You have more natural authority than any of us.

Please. It's such an important part of their education.

This can be such a difficult time.

Well, thank you, but...

You'll be marvellous. Thank you.

No.

- Excuse me, Matron. - What is it?

Well, spit it out, girl.

I've...

I've got some spots, Matron.

- And also... - Spots? Oh, for goodness' sake.

A few blemishes are completely normal during adolescence.

Ado-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.

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 happened

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.

Matron?

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.

Tell me what this is...

Ellen?

A caterpillar, a chrysalis and a butterfly.

Very good. Very good.

And here we have... Irene?

Eyeballs...

a wriggly thing, and a froggy?

Silly girl.

It's frog spawn, tadpole, frog.

Darrell.

What does a puppy grow up into?

A dog?

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.

- Well... - No, Gwendoline.

I am taking this lesson, not you.

Right.

Here we have... What have we...

- here? - A goat?

That's quite enough of that now, Irene.

These physical changes in people

are caused by hormones.

Write that down in your books.

"Hormones."

Good. So now, it is very, very important

as you grow up that you pay attention to your...

Obviously, you 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...

changes.

Right, heads down.

Copy the diagrams into your books.

Shall we start?

Where's Darrell?

I'm so sorry, everyone

but I can't find the lacrosse balls anywhere.

You were supposed to have everything prepared.

They were in the changing room.

You left them there after buffing.

I know, but they've gone.

So sorry I'm late.

What is this turnout, 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.

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.

- Here, let me help. - No, no, don't worry, it's all right.

- I've got it. - No, Gwen, it's fine.

No, it's fine. Please, 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.

You were right. "Ruthless and selfish."

It doesn't matter how they got there. Just at least we've found them.

Miss Johnson, we've 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."

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 allsorts stuck in my mangle!

"Mary-Lou."

"Three-thirty"?

Matron, what time is it?

Five to three. 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...

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.

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. Have 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.

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.

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.

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.

- But, I... - 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?

- Yes. - Please?

- Please, can we trial? - Please, Miss Johnson? Please?

Very well.

Let's go.

Good show, Mary-Lou!

She dodged past Irene like a rocket.

- Great save! - Darrell.

You told me Gwen had potential.

- I think she does. - I haven't seen it.

Either your judgement is poor or you are trying to show her up

- as she suspected. - But I wouldn't...

Neither are qualities I look for in a captain.

- Girls. - I have to do something

to make Gwen play well, or I'll lose my captaincy.

She's never been in a team before. She just has to believe in herself.

Come on, Gwen, play. I know you can.

I suppose you think I'm "selfish and ruthless"

and trying to spoil your game.

But I meant that as a compliment.

Those are great attributes in an attack.

I believe in you.

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!

Hurrah, she did it!

You were brilliant. I told you, you had it in you!

Trials are 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 for me.

She'll know what they're for.

Yes, I'm back in as goalie.

I'm in. Hurrah!

Who else? Budge over, let me see.

You're captain!

- 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.

Congratulations.

Well, I always knew I had more talent than I was given credit for.

You should have given me this chance long before, Darrell.

- Unbelievable. - I'm going to write and tell Daddy.

Jean.

Oh, Gwen. Catch!

Honestly. Grow up.

Mary-Lou, I forgot.

Ron came by with this for you.

What is it? He said you'd know.

Go on.

You know how I was dressed for the Arctic?

With the scarf.

And grumpy. And out of sorts.

It's because...

because I started my period.

Oh, Mary-Lou. You should have said.

Well, 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.

It's something very special, really.

I'd like to raise a toast.

- What's gotten into Gwen? - Maybe it's team spirit.

To Mary-Lou... becoming a butterfly.

- To Mary-Lou. - To Mary-Lou.

I'd like to raise a toast too.

To Gwen, for getting into the lacrosse team.

- To Gwen. - 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!