Jody in Wonderland The Dumping Ground

-You are a lucky girl, ain't ya?

-Yeah.

-It's time you two were going!

-We haven't been here long.

-Family comes first.

It's worse when his mates are around.

All shouting and yelling and driving their cars.

Doesn't your mum stop them?

She is too scared.

Your mum is scared of him?

Jody is doing so well that I don't want to disrupt her.

It's good to have occasional contact...

She lives here now with her real family

and we don't want her mixing with the care kids any more.

Haven't you punished her enough yet?

She's still got to learn, we've got to be able to trust her.

OK, Kingsley, but don't lock me in.

You can come out when you learn some respect.

Kingsley, Kingsley!

Jody?

Carmen.

What has happened to your room?

I am not allowed to see you any more, if Kingsley knew you were here...

He wouldn't do anything.

If you breathe a word of this to the law,

the social or any of your mates down at the kid's home and she gets it.

Do you understand?

Hey, you lot, come and give me a hand with this, will you?

Get these bags into the house. Come on, give me a hand.

Denise, good morning. What can we do?

-Have they asked her?

-Sorry?

The cops. They've asked me and Luke to give statements.

Have they asked Jody, too?

I haven't had a chance to talk to her yet, OK?

-Well, let's go in.

-No...

Denise, it doesn't matter if you and Luke aren't doing it.

I still have to discuss it with Jody.

There's nothing to discuss!

Denise, I'm sorry, I have had a formal request from the police.

I have to talk to her.

I'm her mother! Don't I get a say in it?

You ready?

Jody? I thought you wanted to come to the hairdressers?

She's been like that since she found it in the junk room.

And it's the third time she's read it.

-Jody!

-What?

Look. I've seriously got to go, or I'll be late.

I'm nearly ready. Just let me finish this bit about Humpty Dumpty.

Humpty Dumpty's for babies.

He might be in the nursery rhyme but he's not

when he meets Alice in here.

I love the Queen of Hearts, she's so grouchy.

No, the Mad Hatter's way better, cos he's just so bonkers.

-You can't stop me talking to her!

-Wait!

-Jody?

-Mum?

-Denise.

-Jody?

-Mum?

-Jody! Listen.

He's going to ask you something and you're not to do it. You hear me.

-Do what? What's going on?

-Let's talk about this in the office, shall we?

-She is not doing it!

-Mum, what's happening?

Go, please. Go!

So the police want me to give a witness statement against Kingsley?

Crazy, right?

Let her decide, Denise, please.

There's nothing to decide!

Why didn't you tell me about this?

Your Liaison Officer only called me last night.

I was going to discuss it with you this morning.

What's he done this time?

Just breaking and entering. And handling stolen goods.

It's from when you were living at home.

Doesn't mean she saw nothing.

So what's going on then?

-Has Kingsley been nicked again?

-Your mum's in a right state.

It's complicated.

Hi.

Who are you?

May-Li. What can I do for you?

Where's Mike and Gina?

Well, Mike's in the office. And Gina doesn't work here any more.

-Your turn.

-Oh, sorry. Jody's brother.

Not that one. I'm Luke.

If you want to know more about what's involved,

we can get a policewoman to come and have a chat.

You don't need to chat with no policewoman, do you, love?

Let her think about it.

The police are very sensitive...

It isn't the police I'm worried about!

They won't put any pressure on you.

And I hoping your family will do the same thing.

KNOCK AT THE DOOR

Oh, you took your time. Tell her.

He's ain't doing it, either.

Is that true?

Imagine what'd happen if you're a witness,

the case goes to court and Kingsley gets off?

He would make our lives misery.

You know what he'd do to you for snitching?

-I can't do it, Mike.

-That's my girl.

Hang on. What if Kingsley's found guilty?

He can't do anything to you in prison.

Does that mean I could I go home?

I would work my hardest to try and make that happen.

But as you know, I can't make any promises.

It's too big a risk.

Don't you want me back, Mum?

Course I do, darling!

It's just there's no guarantees Kingsley'll go down.

And we don't snitch.

Don't think of it as snitching. Think of it as...

as, er...freedom for your mum, for Luke, for you.

Except you don't know that's how it's going to go.

No. No-one knows how it's going to go.

So why doesn't everyone back off and give Jody the space

to make up her own mind?

Don't do it, Jodes.

Hey. Hey. Wait there.

Don't forget this.

Alice in Wonderland looks like it could do with some TLC, eh?

The same goes for you.

I'm here if you need me.

SHE SNIFFS

Oh, my paws and whiskers! I'm going to be late.

Wait! Where am I?

Buy a map. I haven't got time to give directions!

BEES BUZZ AND BIRDS CHIRP

Drink me.

Drink me!

'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:

All mimsy were the borogroves, And the mome raths outgrabe.

The Queen of Hearts!

Kingsley!

If it pleases, Your Majesty...

It doesn't, I'm busy.

His Majesty sent me, to cast your royal eye over the invitations.

Invitations?! Why didn't you say?

Snitch and you'll be sorry.

Who's taken my tarts?

Off with his head!

Who's that? Come back with my tarts!

STATUE BREATHES

THUNDER PEALS

It is polite to say hello.

First the White Rabbit, then the Queen of Hearts and now you.

And now I what?

You're just as grumpy as in the book.

Great to meet you, Caterpillar!

Indeed. And who are you?

I'm Jody.

And yet I am none the wiser.

Shame. I was hoping to ask you why I'm here.

-You already know.

-I wouldn't ask if I already knew.

Don't snap at me.

I may be fictional, but I do have feelings.

Sorry.

I thought this was like my dream, where I could say what I liked

and it didn't matter.

Ouch!

You are already awake. And what you say matters.

Sorry.

What are you doing?

Preparing for the future. I would advise you to do the same.

I'm only young! I don't need to think about all that yet.

A pebble dropped in a pool sends ripples further than you think.

I've not heard that one.

I know the one about the raven and the...

Think! About what brought you here.

Then decide what you want to do about it.

How can I do that when I don't know?!

Who...are...you?

I told you - I'm Jody.

Yes, that's now.

But what kind of Jody are you going to be?

How do I know?

Because you're the only one who can. Have faith in yourself.

Then decide who you want to be.

# You are old, Mother William... #

Wait... Shouldn't that be Father William?

Shouldn't you be listening, instead of interrupting?

Sorry.

# You are old Mother William, the young man said

# And your hair's going to get very white

# Unless we stand up to Kingsley Maybe show him the door

# He's a bully Bark's worse than his bite

# I so used to love him yet with each day it dies

# Cos his thieving's the cause of such pain

# And his threats make me fearful for all of our lives

# So I lie for him, time and again

# 'Twas brillig and the slithy toves

# Did gyre and gimble in the wabe

# All mimsy were the borogroves And the mome raths outgrabe

# Are we wrong? Should we rethink and quit being weak?

# Is our loyalty totally misplaced?

# Should we stop being bullied?

# As a group, we should speak, change our home to a happier place?

# I know what I'm doing

# Enough is enough

# I'm your mother Don't make me despair

# My head aches, stop talking Or your ears I'll cuff

# Yes, be off... or I'll lock you upstairs! #

Why did you change the words?

I sang the song I know. You heard it as you chose.

Are you saying you didn't put Mum and Luke in it?

How could I put them in, when I don't know who they are?

I don't believe you!

You don't believe anyone. Including yourself.

What's that supposed to mean?

Trust your instincts.

If you heard something in my song, what was it trying to tell you?

I don't know.

Then I suggest you go and find out.

Good day.

It is polite to say goodbye.

FROG CROAKS

HE CROAKS

From the most royal of all Red Majesties...

God save the Queen.

..comes an invitation...

for the Duchess to play croquet.

-Thank you.

-JODY LAUGHS

Sorry, I didn't mean to laugh!

You can't undo things you didn't mean to do, once they're done.

All right, but I did say I was sorry.

-That's enough pepper!

-How do you know?

Because I'm watching you.

-Doesn't mean you know what it tastes like.

-I can guess.

That has to be the Duchess.

You've heard about her fights with the cook then? Never stops.

Would you like to meet her?

I won't announce you - she'd never hear us over this racket.

Actually, I think I'll leave it.

Oh. I thought you'd be more curious than that.

Curious?

About what?

HE CROAKS

Everything.

Come in, come in, you're letting the heat out!

Sorry. Shall I shut the window?

Stupid girl.

That's how you get rid of the pepper, not the heat!

For the last time, no more pepper!

I'm the cook, I decide.

I'm eating it, I decide.

You crazy...

Ha-ha, you missed.

Shouldn't that be a baby?

-You're looking at it.

-No.

It's a baby until Alice takes it outside, then it's a pig.

How dare you! My pig is a baby.

Yes, but in the book it says...

What book?

A very good day to you.

The Cheshire Cat, I was hoping I'd get to meet you!

Don't encourage him. He's impudent enough as it is.

Wretched thing thinks it funny that the cook's trying to poison us.

I am not trying to poison you. It just needs more...

..pepper!

If you put any more pepper in that, I'm going to grind you up

and I'm going to put you in! What's she doing?

Missed...

Ha-ha! Missed me!

And again! Missed me!

Missed me!

Stop! Stop! You're not meant to steal the pig!

Who stole the pig? Who stole my pig?

I don't know.

You just stood by and watched someone steal my baby.

-It's a pig!

-It's a baby pig! Get it.

Can't you get the Queen's Guards?

Yes, to arrest you, if you don't get me my baby back!

-Oh!

-Thanks.

You didn't enjoy meeting the Duchess then?

No. It's not my fault her rotten pig got nicked.

You could have stopped him.

Why didn't you? You must have seen him come out.

I didn't know it was stolen. I didn't witness it.

Why do I have to find it? It's so unfair!

-So is the Duchess losing her baby.

-It's a pig.

Doesn't matter what it's called. It's still been stolen.

I don't know how to find it.

Already giving up when you haven't even started?

Where's your fighting spirit, huh?

FROG CROAKS

DUCK QUACKS

BIRDS SQUAWK

Let the Caucus Race begin.

You weren't listening.

Sorry! What were you saying?

She was going to say we're having a Caucus Race to get dry.

I can't remember what it says in the book. What are the rules?

You don't need a rule book.

You just need to know the one simple rule - that is to keep running, OK?

OK.

OK, everyone ready?

BIRDS SQUAWK

And... Go!

Stop!

I can't keep running like this in circles.

Then why don't you kindly decide who's won?

Um...

She should give everyone a prize for our efforts.

I know in the book you all get sweets

but they make your beaks stick together, but I don't have any...

Oh...

Here you go. A reward for all your great efforts.

You should get a prize, too.

-I don't need a prize.

-Indeed you do.

What else do you have in your pockets?

Um... Just a photo and some sticky tape.

A photo of my brother.

I don't want it!

It's family, you can't throw it away.

You don't know my family so keep your beaks out!

'Stop! Stop! I can't keep running like this in circles.'

'A pebble dropped in a pool sends ripples further than you think.'

Kingsley? Gimme that pig!

Aargh! Get off!

Good afternoon.

SHE LAUGHS

Is there a problem?

I'm looking for the Duchess' pig. Has Kingsley run by?

Who?

The Knave.

I don't see him.

I wonder where he could have gone.

Where would you go, if you'd stolen a pig?

It's not about where I'd go. It's where my rotten brother would go.

What's the worst thing he could do with a pig?

The butchers!

Is there one near here?

That way. Hurry.

You don't want to hand it back to the Duchess as a bacon sandwich.

Cheers.

Creeps me out when you do that.

Someone let me out! Help!

All right, Sis?

Why is a raven like a writing desk?

I don't know, why is a raven like a...

JODY YELLS

Let me out.

We can't, we're having tea.

You're always having tea!

It's a very important part of our day.

And we're very busy doing it.

Please let me out.

Soon as we've finished our tea.

I'm looking for a pig, have you seen it?

This isn't a pig...

it's a dormouse.

Hey! It's me from the race.

Please let me out!

It's two days wrong.

I told you butter wouldn't fix it.

But it was the very best butter.

Did the Knave tell you not to?

He doesn't mend watches.

Not about the watch, about not letting me out of here!

Let me out!

Let me out! Please!

Help! Somebody! Help! Please let me out!

Let me out! Let me out!

She's got a temper.

She was like that at the Caucus Race.

I do hate noisy guests.

Aren't we popular today?

No room! No room!

-I'm not staying for tea.

-Please let me out.

Good, because it's time for tea.

Hang on, I'll get you out in a sec.

What are you doing?

-Thanks.

-But we were about to have tea.

Aren't you going to stay and have a cup?

Huh? All the more for us.

Breathe in and sing!

Twinkle twinkle, little bat. How I wonder...

Can you believe the Cheshire Cat set me up for that trap?!

He never does anything for free, someone must have bribed him.

Who's got it in for you?

The Knave. He's trying to stop me getting the piglet back.

Now do you believe he stole it?

The evidence is building up.

I don't want him to get away with it, though.

Will you help me?

I'm supposed to be partnering the Duchess at croquet with the Queen.

I was on my way there when I heard you calling.

I have to go, otherwise the Queen will have my head.

Wait! At least give me a clue about where to go next?

-Try the Twins.

-Twins?

Twins!

"To Tweedledum's House" and "To the House of Tweedledee".

Finally!

If you think we're waxworks, you should pay.

And if you think we're alive, you should speak to us.

You look much fa... bigger than in the books!

What book?

If you're going to speak to us, you have to say things that make sense.

I need to ask you something.

Oh, she's going to ask us a question.

-Let me answer!

-You're in disgrace.

-I didn't break your rattle.

-It didn't break itself, did it?

What would you like to ask?

The Knave stole a piglet...

That's not a question. That's a statement.

I know, I hadn't finished yet.

She hadn't finished.

Have you seen the Knave or a piglet?

I don't like the Knave.

I haven't seen the piglet.

OINKING

That sounds like a piglet.

# The Carpenter followed the Walrus

# To keep him close at hand

#Frowned as the fellow jumped for joy at the sight of so much sand

# If my sister talks and I find out

# This hiding place'd be grand!

# If seven forces of seventy cops dug here for half a year

# They'd have no chance wherever they peered

# Of finding my sister dear

# You won't get that far

# I tell you straight I'd stop you

# Is that clear?

# The cops can't know our business!

# Hey, Oysters, come and walk with me

# I'm about to make a speech

# A forthright talk with a bracing walk

# Along this briny beach

# As I make sure you're all aware of promises I'll keep

# The eldest oyster stared at him, but not a word she said

# With no sign of joy, she winked her eye, then shook her heavy head

# To show him that she'd not speak out, but leave his crimes unsaid

# The cops can't know our business!

# The time has come

# I'm telling you

# To talk of many things

# Of thieves and cops and time inside

# Of families who sing

# You know my temper's boiling hot and what I'll do if I'm dobbed in

# The cops can't know our business!

# Oh, oysters, I implore you

# Your future could be fun

# If you'd ditch this stone around your necks!

# But answer came there none

# With a gasp I realised why... #

MUNCHING

It was horrible!

If you disliked it so much, wouldn't you rewrite it

so it turns out differently.

PIG SQUEALS

# Twinkle, twinkle, little... #

Stop it! Where's the pig?

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

Don't be so dumb, Dee, we can all hear it.

What did you do that for?

We could have got rid of her and then we could have kept it.

Why would you want to keep a pig that you didn't ask for anyway?

As an apology.

To say sorry if I did break the rattle.

Which I didn't.

I don't care about the stupid rattle, where's the pig?

So whose rattle did you break?

Nobody's.

It's your fault he took the pig.

Hello, boy!

I paid good money for that pig!

And I bet you knew it was stolen.

Thought so. Let's get you back to the Duchess.

How do I get to the croquet lawn from here?

'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:

All mimsy were the borogroves, And the mome raths outgrabe.

Oh, no, you've already done it!

Done what?

Painted the roses red.

Red was what she ordered, Miss.

But white was what we got.

So we're doing what needs doing.

Otherwise we get the chop.

-Why are we talking in rhyme?

-Nerves?

FANFARE PLAYS

Name, child?

Jody, Your Majesty.

Duchess, I found your pig.

And where is it?

Back in the kitchens.

You're welcome.

What is the meaning of this?

White roses - when I ordered RED!

Guards!

Off with their heads!

That's a bit harsh, isn't it?

The Queen doesn't like to be defied.

I don't care!

You're cruel. They haven't even done anything wrong.

They bought white roses!

That deserves punishment and so do you.

Now, what shall it be?

WHAT...

..is it, my dear?

We should get the game of croquet under way

while the hedgehogs are still fresh.

An excellent suggestion!

-Do you play?

-No.

Of course you do. Everyone's a player.

I'd do a runner, if I were you.

Thank you for your words you said to the Queen.

The punishment she gave just seemed too extreme.

-I just rhymed!

-Come on.

Let the games begin!

Well done, Your Majesty. Immaculate playing.

Excellent, superb.

What a sportswoman.

Shouldn't these be alive?

Don't be so ridiculous.

How could you play croquet with a live mallet?

Is something wrong?

Nothing, Your Majesty.

Play!

Control your partner, Rabbit, or incur my displeasure!

Please don't draw attention to yourself, it reflects on me.

Yes.

What? I thought that was the point of the game?

Superb Your Majesty, superb. Just wonderful.

Aren't you playing?

Why, what's in it for you?

Going to set me up for another trap?

You know the Knave. He can be very persuasive.

But I'm open to offers, if you want the game to go a different way.

Don't talk to me about games! The Queen's such an unbelievable...

..sportswoman, it's hardly worth finishing the match.

It's always worth finishing.

You never know how things are going to turn out.

Are you saying that I might lose?

Guards!

Off with his head!

What are you waiting for?

How? He doesn't have a body.

Tell them.

Of course, dearheart.

Anything with a head can be beheaded. Continue.

Excuse me, Your Highness, I'm sorry but that doesn't explain how.

Are you refusing to do your job?

-No, ma'am.

-Stop being a bully.

This is all your fault!

No, it's not. It's her cat.

Shame on you for blaming someone else!

You were the one talking to him. Everyone else saw that.

Enough! Throw her in prison,

until she is ready to face up to her responsibilities.

What if she doesn't?

Then off with her head!

Well said, Your Majesty.

Kingsley.

Get her!

Careful!

Hey! You're Humpty Dumpty!

I don't do autographs.

Can't take the risk, leaning down to sign.

But aren't you supposed to be sitting on a wall?

I thought I'd ring the changes sitting on a fence.

Frankly, it's opened up a whole new world for me.

Why, because it's higher?

I can see everything from up here.

Appreciate all the point of views.

Can you see the guards?

Can you see the Knave?

No, but you must stay away from him.

Especially after you gave the piglet back to the Duchess.

He'd find something to give me a hard time about either way.

Pig or no pig.

Of course he will. The clue is in his name.

What do you mean?

He's a knave - a rogue, a rascal, a scoundrel, a villain, a scamp.

All right, I get it.

Whatever happens, he's always going to be a knave.

Doing knavish things.

Unless somebody stops him.

Yes!

Come and sit up here with me and let's wait and see if anyone does.

What if they don't?

There's plenty of other things to look at.

That's the beauty of sitting on the fence.

You can see things work out either way.

I can't just sit there and do nothing.

It's a perfectly agreeable way to pass the time.

Yeah, it might be for you.

But I need to do something about that Knave.

-Be sure to tell some King's men first.

-What for?

In case something goes wrong.

They can ride out and put you together again.

If they can put you back together again.

Why? What have you heard?

Nothing. But I don't know any King's men anyway.

There's some coming down the lane now!

Here.

Just in case you ever need it.

As if!

There she is. Quick. Faster, she's getting away.

Quick.

Which way do you think she went?

I don't know... Um... Ip...

Dip...

SHE COUGHS

Afternoon. Offer you some refreshments?

Sorry, we don't eat stolen property.

Who said they were stolen?

-The Queen of Hearts.

-You can't prove it.

It's not our job to try to.

You're nicked!

And you'll be sorry.

Do you think she would miss one?

Left, left, left, right, left. Left, left, left, right, left.

Left, left, left, right, left. Left, left, left, right, left.

Left, left, left, right, left.

Left, left, left, right, left.

-I'm going to sue for wrongful arrest.

-Halt!

And protect.

That's who we were after.

Forget about that now.

-What have you done this time?

-Nothing.

He stole some tarts from the Queen of Hearts.

I bought them off a mate.

I'm not doing this.

Well, I am!

Inside, please, the trial's about to begin.

You've come a long way.

If you turn back now, it'll be a wasted journey.

Wouldn't that be a shame, eh?

Or maybe you'd be happier, sitting on the fence with Humpty.

CROWD MURMURS

You, you rapscallion. You're going down.

Me, going down? You're going down.

Who is she?

The court is now in session, with their most royal

and red majesties in attendance - the King and Queen of Hearts!

Herald, read the accusation.

"The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts,

"All on a summer's day:

"The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts,

"And took them quite away!"

Consider your verdict.

Off with his head!

It is my sad and solemn...

Not yet, not yet! There's loads to get through first.

The first witness.

Call the first witness.

Call the first witness!

I think she means you.

Take off your hat.

It isn't mine.

Stolen!

No, it isn't stolen. I'm a hatter. I make hats to sell.

That's what I do.

Come on, give me your evidence.

And stop being so nervous, or I'll send you to prison for life.

He's a poor man, your honour, you can't rely on what he says.

Especially since he went mad a week last Tuesday.

What have you got to say for yourself?

Only that he's a poor man, your honour.

Stop wasting my time, take him away.

That's a good one.

Call the next witness!

Madam, give me your evidence.

EVERYONE SNEEZES

That does not count as evidence.

You must speak of what you know.

I shan't.

What are the tarts made of?

Pepper, mostly.

Tell us what you know about my stolen tarts.

-I can't.

-Look at me, woman!

Either you're going to prison or he is!

You can't make me talk!

Then I shall silence you for good.

Sentence her.

No. That's not right.

Agreed.

Off with her head!

No! No! He did it.

He stole your tarts and everyone here knows it.

Silence.

If everybody knows it, how come there are no witnesses?

Because I saw him!

Hey!

Jody, are you OK?

'Twas brillig and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe...

All mimsy were the borogroves, And the mome raths outgrabe.

How do you know that?

Mum'd say it, to shut me up when her and Dad were about to pull a scam.

-What does it mean?

-I don't have a clue.

Well, it says here that "brillig" means four o'clock,

and "slithy" means like slimy

and "tove" is a cross between a lizard and a badger.

It's just a load of made-up words that sound good, to top

and tail a poem in it called Jabberwocky.

What's it about?

Slaying dragons.

I found this in the hall.

-Thanks for mending it.

-I didn't.

-Did one of you guys do it?

-No.

I was wondering if I could borrow it after

so I can find out why a raven's like a writing desk.

You can keep it. And no-one knows anyway.

Thanks.

I can't believe you're giving that book up!

It's all right cos I know how it all ends...

Don't tell me... Na, na, na, na!

Thanks for coming over.

You're probably wondering why we invited you.

Um...Jody has something to say.

I've done it, Mum.

I hope you don't mean what I think you mean.

You've given a witness statement?

After I told you not to?!

It's Jody's choice.

You! You talked her into this, didn't you?

Nobody talked me into anything, Mum.

It's time someone did something about Kingsley.

Well, it didn't have to be one of us.

-I didn't bring you up to be a snitch.

-Mum, where are you going?

Somewhere Kingsley won't find me. Thanks for that.

-Please, Mum!

-Get off me.

Mum! Luke!

Mum, wait!

I can't believe she's done this to us!

She ain't no kid of mine.

Let this lot look after her, when Kingsley finds out.

Cos I'm not taking the blame for this one.

Let's get back, pack a few things and get out.

-I wish you could hear yourself!

-What?

Give her some credit.

That's a really tough decision for anyone to make, let alone a kid.

What Jody's done takes real guts.

Let's see how gutsy she is, when her brother comes looking for her.

Maybe he won't, if we back her.

We can't.

Jody risks everything, to set us free from Kingsley

and this is how you repay her?

You should be the one setting an example. Not her.

And I tell you what, if she's got the bottle, so have I.

Three, two, one.

Mum hates me now, doesn't she?

She's scared, Jodes. She'll come round in time.

She doesn't know it yet but, hopefully,

we're giving her her life back.

Luke's right.

And you know what, I'm really proud of both of you.

Thanks.

Is there anything else?

I just baked these, they're still warm.

I know, it's not that...

It's just I've seen enough jam tarts to last me a lifetime.

OK.

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