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Change is a regular thing for me.

Changing countries, homes.

Literally every day something new is changing.

Mostly socks.

Hate socks.

INDISTINCT WHISPERS

Sometimes, you've just got to accept change,

and it ends up being fine anyway.

Other times, you have to try and fight to keep things the same.

Dad!

When it all comes down to it,

you can fight to hold on to what you can

because there's always some madness to overcome.

And just when you're feeling comfy after all that changing,

life is always likely to come through with one boot to the gut.

Huh! Argh! ROARING

SHE HUMS ALONG TO RADIO

Auntie?

Oh, my habibti!

Aw!

I didn't know you were coming.

You are thin. She's so thin, Yara!

Is your mother not feeding you properly, huh?

Mum...

Not now, habibti.

What a beautiful young woman you're becoming, huh?

No hijab, Ukthi?

Mum, I don't feel well.

See? She's probably starving, the poor love.

SHE KISSES HER Mum...

You're looking all pasty like a jinn!

Hush those camel lips or you'll be blowing bubbles out the wrong way!

Saira, enough!

Now, eat your breakfast.

Allah, give me strength!

Lemar, baby, slow down,

before you make your belly run!

And sweet nanny got to go run him belly!

Light as a gelato from the Cheesecake Lounge!

Lighter than what?

Wait a sec!

Argh! Hush your gums.

Why are you bouncing around all happy?

No reason. It's sunny outside, innit?

Gonna get some extra melanin in my skin. Just gimme this.

That's assault!

I know my rights!

Come on, what was in the bag?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You know you're a terrible liar?

Yeah, I know.

Which is why I don't lie.

Because I'm so bad at it.

Look, Lemar, I'm serious.

It's Manjaro, isn't it?

Look, just tell me what he made you do.

Manjaro is a snake in the grass, yeah? Just don't trust him.

You don't want to get bitten and have the poison in you.

I've got to go. I'll be late for school.

Just watch yourself, yeah?

SHE SIGHS

Going through my stuff! Too scared of everything!

I ain't scared of Manjaro! Why would I be scared of Manjaro?

I ain't scared of Manjaro! Stupid Mo!

Rargh!

Cheese and rice! Why is everyone in my business?

Hurry up, man? Oh, what? He's funny, man!

INDISTINCT CHATTER

That you, Elaine?

I'm trying to watch my shows, so I don't want no noise

out here, you hear?

Hi, Sam.

I should... go change little man.

Uh-huh. Nesta, come?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

What?

Do I not even get a hug?

You're unbelievable.

What's that supposed to mean?

You left, Mo.

You vanished from Crongton like salt in vinegar!

I didn't even know if you were...

I just didn't know... I had no choice, Sam.

After what I done - you can't just come back from that.

If I didn't run he would've deleted me, no questions asked,

so it's not... It's not the fact you ran, Mo.

It's the fact you went without me.

We always said we were gonna escape Crongton together,

start a new ting somewhere far from this.

Well, what was I supposed to do?

Look, I didn't have a lot of time to think on my feet.

I just... I panicked.

I'm sorry. I...

I missed you.

Do you remember what we always used to say?

BOTH: We ain't never alone when we've got each other.

Elaine said that you've been taking Mum to her hospital appointments?

Of course. She's basically family.

It's the least I could do.

I just need to see my mum, just one last time before...

Now it looks like Manjaro is watching the house again.

That's why I need your help, Sam.

Nah.

Mo, I can't.

Manjaro will delete me if I get involved. Please, please.

Look, you're the only one I can trust.

So who are we talking about today?

The Ancient Greeks.

Can anybody tell me where they might come from?

Greece.

Well done.

Saira? Mm...

Saira, are you OK?

You know what, just copy this down... Cos I'm detecting

that you are not great. Sh!

Yeah, maybe your blood sugar's low.

I've got a spare Munch Bar in my bag.

Oh, Rapid, is there a new virus that you're all suffering from?

Bun you, McKay! Oh...

Hot-toe yourself and those knock-off kicks out of my business!

Bro, wash your mouth out!

These are premium kicks from a reputable seller.

Your auntie's market stall don't count as a rePUtable seller.

Bro, it is REPutable. It's rePUtable! No, it's REPutable.

But it's, like, so clear... No, it's REPutable.

THEY SHOUT AT SAME TIME

You OK, Saira?

DISTORTED: You OK, Saira?

SHUT UP!

MUTTERING

Miss Alzuhur, where do you think you're going?

Miss Alzuhur!

Get back to work, you lot.

Huh! Oh...

Saira, are you in here?

No. I mean...

Shucks.

Was it those eggs from the canteen?

They did look proper higgy - not gonna lie.

Yeah, it was the eggs.

The eggs are doing this to me.

It's all the eggs' fault.

SAIRA GROANS

VENETIA GASPS

You got your period!

This is big news!

Chill out. It doesn't mean it's the end of the world.

It just means that you're not a kid any more.

So what supplies have you got?

Supplies? I'm not going camping.

No. Pads, tampons...

Anything?

Sorry, Saira. I'm out.

TOILET FLUSHES

We've got a code flow emergency out here!

I was testing the PH of the water.

For science class?

No.

Juniper, have you got any pads on you?

Sorry, comrade. I'm yet to welcome my monthly visitor.

But when she does come,

I'll be ready.

Shouldn't there be a dispenser in here?

Broke years ago.

They never replaced it.

I guess they just forgot.

Forgot? Hm.

How could they just... forget?

No. No.

If they refuse to provide us with what we need,

we'll have to go and get it ourselves.

DRAMATIC MUSIC

CROWD NOISES LION ROARS

We will make our escape, come rain or come fowl.

Nothing will stand in the way of our epic quest

for freedom from the shackles of this prison.

MUSIC STOPS ABRUPTLY

Or we could just sneak out the hole in the fence,

which they also forgot to fix.

Yeah, let's do that.

Yay!

Girls' day out.

MUSIC: Karma Love by Krissie, Karl & Nicki Karlsson

LAUGHTER

Yo!

LAUGHTER Hummus and falafel!

Is that what the ancients wear?

Probably!

There's more!

PHONE RINGS Oh...

Who was that?

Sergio. He's so clingy lately.

What in Zeus' beard is...

Eurgh!

A nemesis? We can take them down.

Sh!

Is that your mum?

If she sees me out of school, she'll delete me.

She'll reset my operating system.

She'll tell my parents!

They can't find out.

Skipping school? They'll stop me saying anything but Hail Marys...

OK, OK. Don't panic. I've got a plan.

Ooh, Ukhti...

This would look good in your flat, eh?

DOOR OPENS

SHE GASPS

Mashallah!

Look at those good Muslim girls.

Hm.

I don't think they saw us.

Let's pay for these and go. OK.

It smells weird in here.

What? A pungent scent is very intimidating.

Friday I'll come and pick you up from your appointment

like I always do. Yeah.

Then I'll take you to see Mo.

Yeah.

What is it, Auntie?

Nothing. It's just...

...it's been so long. I don't know what I'll say.

You'll find the words.

She is your daughter.

Thank you.

I didn't think I'd ever see her again.

Yeah, me too.

But listen, this has to stay between us.

Yeah, of course.

I'll see you on Friday, Auntie. Yeah.

Lloyd.

You take care of yourself, Sam.

What was all that about?

Nothing. We were just talking about my appointment.

You know how I feel about you keeping secrets from me.

Hey, Lloyd!

We'll talk about this later.

Now come. The boys want to say hello.

So we've got the ones with wings,

ultra-thin and the absorbent ones.

And thick!

I know the packaging is cringe, but you know.

What is this?

It's a cup.

But not the kind you drink from.

OK, so I think we need one of each colour here.

These... OK. I'm just gonna buy one of everything - I'll decide later.

These will be your, like, everyday ones. OK...

OK. Let's get out of here. That's a good idea.

�28.76.

What? Did you add something up wrong?

Nope. These are that much?!

You could buy a car for that.

Are you familiar with the barter system?

How about this tiny bear...

...and four pickle plant bushels?

Come on, man, help us out.

If you're not purchasing anything, I'll have to ask you to leave.

This is ridiculous.

I know! I can't believe what people throw away these days.

No!

Hey!

Not that, you peanut!

I'm talking about the period products.

Like, I can't believe how expensive they are.

They should be free, right?

I mean, it's not our fault we have periods.

Yeah, period products are super expensive.

It's criminal.

Criminal...

That's not good.

Wait, what did you say?

It is a crime,

a crime against people who have periods everywhere!

Rrrr!

Today, we ride into battle to liberate

period products for everyone!

CHEERING

Yes!

LION ROARS

This is where we hold them.

This is where we fight.

And this is where they die!

BOTH: Juniper!

Sorry.

Let's go! ROARING

You again?

Saira?

Yeah, let's do this.

Oh, wow.

Your hair!

That is so cool.

Yeah, well it takes a lot to maintain.

I can imagine.

VENETIA CHUCKLES

Like, you know when it rains and stuff,

does it, like...? Is it, like...?

Does it stay upright?

Oh, course. Oh!

Even in the summer the structure resists sweat.

No way!

Oh, you've got a bit...

Oh. Yeah.

Can I touch it?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, sure.

Zzzzz! Be careful!

Oh, my God.

Yeah, I'd never get rid of it... SAIRA WHISPERS: What are you doing?

What? I might be deficient in something.

Yeah, that works.

It's not too much, is it? Mm-mm.

I feel like if I don't tame it, birds might nest in there.

Mm-hm.

Hey!

DRAMATIC MUSIC

What do you think that's gonna do?!

After everything I've been through, that ain't gonna be nothing

more than annoying!

That should hold you!

Hey!

UPLIFTING MUSIC

Guess what I learnt?

Watch.

Whoa!

Oi, look at this, look at this...

What's that doing?

Bro, you're not him.

Innit. If you could be any superhero, who would you be?

I think I would be Black Panther, you know?

You would be Quicksilver.

Who would I be?

BOTH: Grimm.

Bun you!

Anyway, how would you be Black Panther?

That suit would be hanging off you like your dad's trousers.

Shut up, man. You'd need your gran to hem those legs.

Shush, man. To be fair, he's not lying.

Saira!

V! Saira!

And Juniper! Hi. Where've you guys been?

Not now, boys.

What in the ham and cheese is going on here?

Roll up, roll up, free period care for all!

We've got something for everyone, so don't be shy!

CHEERING

And one lucky customer can win a brand-new car.

Juniper!

Sorry, no car.

No, no! Argh!

Yay.

Yo, you're weird!

No...

These baklava stale!

I bought them today.

You were with me. You insisted.

I know stale baklava when I taste it.

DOOR OPENS Now, the ones I get in Dubai...

...those are the real baklava.

Ah, darling! Tell your mother, these baklava are stale, huh?

Saira, where have you been? It's late.

Me and my friends got ice cream after school.

Well, you should have called!

Go and wash your hands, you can lay the table.

Is the wicked witch of the Middle East still here?

Mahdi, is that you?

I'm not interrupting, am I? Of course not.

I have a gift for you.

Auntie, you didn't have to... Ah-ah-ah! I won't hear of it!

Am I not allowed to spoil my niece?

You love it, right?

Of course you do!

Here. Try it on.

Your mother is going to be thrilled!

Wow!

Look at you!

You're a woman now!

I'm not! I'm just a kid!

What happened?

Saira, are you OK?

Dunia, go and check on the dolma, please.

DISTANT SIREN

Oh, Saira...

...why didn't you tell me?

I don't know. I...

...I-I guess I don't like that things are changing

when I'm just trying to work out who I am.

I just want to be me.

Listen, habibti.

I don't want you to be anyone other than you.

I'm already so, so proud!

And whoever you decide to become, I'll continue being proud of you,

until you're old and wrinkly like your mama.

I'm sorry for being so distracted today.

You're growing up so fast, sometimes I feel like if I blink I'll miss it.

From now on we tell the truth, no matter what.

We're always honest with each other.

OK?

Yeah... about that.

Promise you won't be angry, but...

...I wasn't getting ice cream after school.

Because basically, um, after,

so my friend said that we needed to go and get some stuff but...

VOICE FADES: ..so we broke out the school but then we had to like...

Life is kind of like a war sometimes.

Some days can be tough as Grandma's bunions

and you got to fight.

Although, make sure you're fighting the right way.

Saira, with Venetia and Juniper.

All you three girls are in so much trouble.

Not being the problem yourself.

Hello.

Sorry, just to, er, return these.

Ah, thank you!

You know these are from Dubai?

The truth is, no-one can win a war alone.

But when you've got your people around you - people who see you

for who you are, even if you're not sure of that yourself yet...

Well, go on! Mm! Good?

Good! Not stale?

Not stale!

Well, now she's happy, huh?

THEY LAUGH

...you can win any battle.

Even when those battles are with yourself.

You should never feel ashamed about who you are.

Habibti, I brought you this.

WHISPERS: OK.

It's a period box.

Chocolate is a must!

You must have this - this is very important.

This is for your belly at night.

I got you these two, you know? Thank you.

Wait, wait, wait, ow!

Sit still! I've missed it.

Gran, this food is yummy!

Yeah. It smells nice.

DOORBELL CHIMES

Big man! But of course, to really win the war...

Have a liccle something to tell you.

You're going to hear this one.

Do the ting proper, yeah?

...you've got to face the final boss first.

Wait, wait, wait!

Sit still! I've missed it.

Gran, this food is yummy. Yeah.

HEARTBEAT POUNDS

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