Double Trouble Dani's House

I spy with my little eye something beginning with...M.

Mars.

Correct.

Well, I spy with my big eye

something beginning with...E.

-Earth.

-No, the Eiffel Tower.

Well, I spy with my massive eye something beginning with...D.

Denmark?

Dublin? A dung beetle?

-Dani's House. Ha-ha!

-Whoa!

Hi. My name's Dani and this is my fantastic...

-Best friend Jack.

-Yeah, but... Where was I?

Your name's Dani and I'm a best friend too - Sam.

As I was saying, this is my fantastic new... Max!

I'm her brother and it's... Ben?

What? Oh, it's our show...

Can you just zip it!

My name's Dani and this is my fantastic...

-OTHERS ALL TALK AT ONCE

-I give up!

-Things are looking up.

-DOORBELL

Six auditions in the last week. My big break is just around the corner.

Hey...!

I've had to keep blowing out Sam and Jack.

They're my friends. They'll understand.

-Dani at home? Shocker!

-So are you gonna blow us out now or later?

Oops. Guys!

-We know the auditions are important.

-But we miss seeing our friend.

And I miss seeing you.

All work and no play makes Dani a very dull friend.

Let's go out tonight.

"Sam and Jack..." See? It's booked. I'm all yours.

-And you promise not to blow us out?

-Not for anything in the world.

I can't believe you've fixed your car. It was crushed by a giant girl.

There's nothing you can't make with sticky tape and a load of genius!

-What about a rocket?

-Only a fool makes his own fireworks.

-Ben, what have you done?

-They said on the news there's a competition

to find an amateur rocket builder who can make it into space.

-Really?

-Yeah.

-You watch the news?

You should enter the competition.

Ben, I'm not building a rocket.

-The prize is a million pounds.

-Let's get to work.

I've blagged some tickets for that new club, Apollo!

-I heard it's full of posers and wannabes.

-Me too. I'm so excited!

TEXT MESSAGE TONE I'll scam a guest spot on the decks.

It's from my agent. Jess and Kelli are forming a new group, Cat Attack.

Do I want to audition?

Yeah, I want to be in Cat Attack.

So, if I got into the group,

would I have to dress like that?

-You don't like our new look?

-Oh, yeah, it's great.

I didn't realise that Cat Attack would really be, you know, cats.

-You're not allergic to cats? That could be a problem.

-I'm not allergic.

-Can we see your cat face?

-My cat face?

BOTH: Miaow!

Miaow.

I don't think you're the cat we're looking for.

-Maybe you're more of a dog person.

-Miaow! Miaow!

-Miaow!

-Yeah!

-Yeah!

You are the cat that gets the cream.

Thanks.

TEXT MESSAGE TONE

She's biking over the music and lyrics to their songs.

The audition is tonight.

I can't go cos I promised you guys I wouldn't blow you out.

-You're gonna keep your promise?

-Yeah.

Unless you think I shouldn't miss this unique opportunity.

-She's coming with us.

-Well, I...

-It's gonna be a great night.

-But it might be better for my career if...

-See you tonight!

-Bye!

No!

This rocket will launch me into space and make me a millionaire.

It's a bit small. How will you fit inside?

I'll be using my shrink ray(!)

-Cool!

-It's a scale model, Ben.

It's to test if the design works.

Oh. And the shrink ray...?

Doesn't exist. I knew that.

I'll climb into my rocket here.

-Why can't I be the astronaut?

-Because you're mission control.

-You start the countdown.

-But that's boring. I want to be a spaceman.

You get to press the big red button.

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, blast off!

-Is it in space now?

-No, it's in pieces.

DOORBELL RINGS

Oh, the music and lyrics from my agent!

Oh, the pen doesn't work!

It's a sign I shouldn't sign. I can't blow my friends out.

Wait! I'll get another pen.

-Having a bad day?

-I'm having a great day. It's tonight that's bad.

Unless you know how I can be in two places at the same time.

Whoa! It's like looking in a mirror that turns your hair blonde.

I read that everyone has a double, but the odds are they never meet.

-Hi, I'm Dani.

-Maggie.

Wait. I CAN be in two places at the same time. You can be me.

I'm sorry?

I need you to do the most humongous favour in the entire world.

Look, I've found your head!

You know, Ben, I've been thinking.

-You would make a much better astronaut than me.

-Really?

-I don't have a head for heights.

-I'm going to fly in the rocket.

I just need to fix a small design flaw first, then you're good to go.

-Max, you're the best friend ever.

-Let the astronaut training begin!

You want to pay me to go out with your friends and pretend to be you,

-so you can go to an audition?

-Yeah.

OK. What about my hair?

-How would you feel about dyeing it?

-No way!

-I'll pay you extra.

-OK.

-Max, why am I wearing this?

-It's a pretend spacesuit.

-Pretend?

It'll be perfect if you get into any pretend trouble. It's guaranteed.

It's got a lot of wear and tear. Lean against the washing machine.

SWITCHES MACHINE ON

When the rocket starts up, you'll be shaking around like a rag doll.

You've got to learn how to cope with the vibration.

Max, this is making me feel sick!

Firing main engine...

Aaaagh!

-DOORBELL RINGS

-They're here. Good luck.

Hey... You look different.

I do?

-I thought that too.

-You did?

-Yes, something about you has changed.

-OK, I thought this was gonna work, but...

-That's it! The jacket.

-It's new, isn't it?

-It totally works.

-You look great.

-Oh, thanks.

-Let's not waste time, people.

There's a dance floor out there with our names on it!

It worked! They totally thought Maggie was me.

Cat Attack, here I come!

I hope Maggie doesn't embarrass me on the dance floor.

Did you have to come dressed like a chicken?

Everybody's staring at us.

I know, every time!

My audition went amazing last night. I made the shortlist.

They want to see me again today.

DOORBELL RINGS

-Hi.

-You've got some explaining to do.

Listen, guys, I'm so sorry if I embarrassed you.

-I can explain.

-I think you ought to.

Last night, you were a completely different person.

I don't know why I used a double. I am in so much trouble.

We had no idea you could... be so funny.

-Sorry?

-Where did all those jokes come from?

-Jokes?

Oh, yeah, the jokes. They were good, weren't they?

They were hilarious. I laughed so hard, I think I've split a rib.

-Tell us another one.

-Another one?

You want another one of my hilarious jokes...? Well, uh...

I've got one. Why did the chicken cross the road?

I don't know.

-Why did the chicken cross the road?

-To get to the other side!

-That's really old.

-So not funny!

-I can't be funny all the time.

Shame. You were on a roll last night.

So, are you excited about our shopping trip?

She's excited!

-This spacesuit is awesome.

-That should keep you airtight.

If you spring a leak in space, patch it pronto.

What happens if I run out of oxygen?

Hold your breath till re-entry. Put this on.

Can you hear me OK?

Now practise moving around.

Watch what you're doing!

What did you say, Max?

I said watch what you're... Aagh!

Max, where are you?

Stop knocking me down!

Help!

Don't panic. I've got you.

Aaagh!

-I thought you'd want to go shopping.

-I've got a second audition today.

It was your friends' idea.

I'll just tell them they'll have to go without me.

They said if I blow them out, they'll never speak to me again.

Come on, give me a break!

-I've got to run.

-Wait, you can cover for me.

Sorry, Dani, I'd love to help, but I've got my own life to live.

I'll pay you double.

Plus I'll need shopping money.

That's all I've got.

43 pence, a used bus ticket and a button?

I'm broke and desperate and it's a really nice button.

-Go on, but I'll need some of your clothes.

-Wardrobe's upstairs.

Help yourself.

Say hello to Max's Moon Machine!

Not Ben's Moon Machine? I am the astronaut.

My design, my rocket, my million pounds.

-You mean OUR million pounds?

-That's what I said.

Is that a washing machine?

One of many household items we need to build this bad boy.

TV, vacuum cleaner, microwave, lawn mower, shed roof,

springs from Dani's bed, a washing machine.

-You're building a rocket?

-Uh-oh!

-Busted!

-This might actually work.

And you're OK with us taking these things to build this rocket?

Go for it.

Your sister's way cooler than we thought.

I can't wait for Earthling Ben to arrive.

I've prepared a welcome feast.

For starters, we've got slime soup.

Hmm, tasty!

And then for mains, we've got wriggle beans. Hmm, delicious!

We'll wash that down with a glass of freshly squeezed tentacle juice.

Cheesy!

Then to finish, we've got a sweet slice of...earwax cake.

-Who ate the cake?

-Not me!

Ahem!

Ahem!

And the rest.

Ahem!

Hmm!

Now please don't eat the cake. I'm saving it for Ben.

I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself. It's just so tasty.

OK, people. Let's shop till we drop.

They'd better not have a good time with me.

I mean, with... You understand.

I can't believe it. They loved my singing. I'm down to the final five.

And I'm going back tonight for a final audition for Cat Attack.

Where's the fridge? And the washing machine and...?

We've been burgled!

There's no sign of a break-in. They must have picked the lock.

-OK, thank you, Officer.

-DOORBELL RINGS

-There you are!

-Man, we were so worried about you.

-You were?

-I can't believe you got arrested!

-Dancing in the fountain!

I did what?

I mean, sorry, I've just got to make a very urgent phone call.

Back in a sec.

This is one small step for Ben, one giant leap for Ben-kind.

-Hammer that on to there.

-Roger that, Mission Control.

I'm making my way up the outside of the rocket.

-I will try to attach the cog thing to the outside thing.

-Get on with it.

Houston, we have a problem.

DOORBELL RINGS

Quick, in here!

-I was arrested?

-Sorry. Just got carried away.

-To the police station!

-Relax.

-I was only given a warning.

-That's OK then(!)

-At least I know I'm not going to prison.

-Dani!

Who were you talking to?

No-one. I was just doing my vocal exercises.

# Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-i-i... #

We're going to the movies tonight. Do you wanna come?

-But no dancing in the aisles.

-I've got an audition.

-See you tomorrow.

-Good luck tonight.

-Break a leg. But...don't!

I could double for you at the movies tonight if you like.

-I don't mind.

-I do! Who knows what I'll be arrested for next time?

Robbing a bank, stealing a car?

Streaking through the town?

Your services are no longer required. Now please leave.

We did it, Max. We did it.

OK, you did it.

And I watched from the corner where I couldn't break anything.

Tomorrow you're going to boldly go where no boy has gone before.

-The girls' toilets?

-To the stars, Ben.

To the stars!

You want me to miaow and not sing?

-You'll soon get the hang of it.

-Just go like this.

-Miaow!

-Miaow, miaow, miaow!

-Miaow!

-Miaow, miaow, miaow!

-Miaow!

-Miaow, miaow, miaow!

Don't you think people will find this a bit weird?

-People are gonna think it's weird.

-But cats are gonna love it.

What?

Good morning, world. Bad news. I think I blew my final audition.

DOORBELL RINGS

-Good morning, sleepy head.

-Oh, she's having a PJ day! That's OK.

Oh, here... I owe you for my ticket.

What ticket?

Last night at the movies. You paid for my ticket. Remember?

-No, I was at my audition.

-No, silly!

-Your audition was cancelled, so you came out with us.

-I can't have! I...

Oh, no. I've just got to make a quick phone call.

Again. I won't be a minute.

She's been making a lot of urgent phone calls recently.

Where's the table?

-Ready for systems check?

-Ready.

-Navigation?

-Check.

-Life support?

-Check.

Telecommunications...?

PHONE RINGS

-Check.

-Main engines?

Check.

Increase thrust from woollens to acrylics.

Increase thrust to mixed fabrics.

What's the opposite of "check"?

Solenoid's blown. We're gonna have to find a replacement.

I'll go and stand in the corner.

-This has got to stop. They're my friends!

-Now they're my friends too.

Only because they thought you were me.

If it wasn't for me, they wouldn't be friends with you,

-especially if they find out you blew them out.

-Blackmail, is it?

-I pay you not to say anything?

-No, I want to share Sam and Jack.

-You get them during the week and I get them at weekends.

-This is crazy.

-Get your own friends!

-I like yours better.

-Tough! Get out and stay out!

-DOORBELL RINGS

-On second thoughts, hide!

-Hello. You reported a burglary.

-Oh, yeah, come in.

So that's the stereo from the living room

and they took almost everything in the kitchen, except the microwave.

-And no sign of a break-in?

-No, I just came in and everything was gone.

-I think I might have found your burglars.

-Max, what are you doing?

-You know these young gentlemen?

-Yeah, this is my brother and his friend.

Why are you wearing a spacesuit?

-Did you take those other appliances?

-Yes, Dani said we could take them.

-I said no such thing.

-It's a serious offence to waste police time.

Just a second. Aren't you the girl I caught dancing in the fountain?

-I can explain.

-Let's do that explaining down at the station.

No! Wait! You've got the wrong girl. Maggie, help!

Coming, Dani!

PHONE RINGS

Hi, Sam. Do you and Jack want to come over and hang out?

Cool. Laters!

BEEPING

ENGINE STARTS

STOPS

No!

Work, you stupid rocket!

-Have you got another microwave?

-No, I haven't got another microwave!

Just asking!

Look, Ben, I'm sorry.

It's just it's so frustrating. I can't work out what's wrong.

It sounds like you're overloading the flange controller.

Do you want me to give it a tweak?

What is it with you?

One minute you're reporting us to the police,

-the next you're an expert on engines!

-I know. What am I like?

ENGINE STARTS

Three hours I've been in that police station. Three hours!

Let's hope I never see meddling Maggie again!

Fresh popcorn coming right up.

Dani's in great form, isn't she?

She's taken over my life!

OK, meddling Maggie, it's time for you to leave or else!

Or else you go in there and tell Sam and Jack the truth?

I can't do that. This is so unfair!

You wanted me to be you. I decided to make the job permanent.

Oh, yeah? We'll see about that!

Hi, guys. Here's your popcorn.

You changed your clothes.

-Yeah, fancied a change.

-Fast dresser!

-Whoa, cool trick!

-How did you do that?

I'm Dani's double. The real Dani is hiding behind the sofa.

THEY LAUGH

-You crack me up.

-That's a good one.

Right, what movie are we having?

We've got action,

comedy, romance...

-Eugh!

-There is nothing wrong with a good love story.

-No chick flicks!

-Dani, what do you think?

-Action sounds good.

Oh, thank you!

Could you give the flange controller another tweak before we launch?

-What?

-Tweak away. We're in no hurry.

-It's a rocket!

-Why are you saying that like you've not seen it before?

Last time I didn't really look at it properly.

Is that part of the washing machine?

Oh, I didn't see that before either.

Here's your spanner. I'll just be in the corner if you need me.

-Just a little tweak should do it.

-Right, I'll tweak away.

There we go. All done.

There you go. You're not really gonna fly this thing, are you?

-No, Ben is.

-That's OK then.

All sorted?

-I think so.

-Lights, camera, action!

-Ready?

-Ready.

T minus ten seconds and counting.

-Ten, nine, eight...

-Hang on, I've got to go to the toilet.

-..five, four...

-No, no, wait! I really need a wee!

-..two, one...

-No, wait!

-Blast off!

Help me!

Aaaagh...

Weird!

Looks like the washing machine leaked.

-SWITCHES TV OFF

-Hey!

-What's up?

I have a confession to make.

-I've been using a double, so I could go to auditions.

-You did what?

I didn't want to keep blowing you out, so I hired someone in my place.

-Agh!

-Oh!

So that's why your clothes kept changing.

OK, I'm confused. Which one is Dani?

-I'm Dani.

-No, I'm Dani!

-No, I'm Dani.

-No, I'm Dani!

That's Dani.

-Of course it is.

-I'm here!

-It's time you left.

No, wait, this is my house!

-Can you believe this girl?

-What are you doing to Dani?

-How do you know this is Dani?

-She's the one who wrecked our rocket!

She knows about engines. Look at her hands!

OK, you got me. I'm Maggie, she's Dani.

Not a bad performance. I might go on a few auditions.

Who knows? It might even be me who gets in a girl band.

You know, I had a sneaky suspicion...

-You were just about to throw me out.

-Sorry about that.

-No, I apologise.

-I can't believe you hired a double to hang out with us.

-I'm so sorry, guys.

-That's so sweet!

Yeah, you wanted to make us happy. That's solid!

It was all for nothing. I didn't even get into that group.

-Yes, you did. I gave you the message, remember?

-What message?

A girl called Jess rang to say you were hired.

-You were really excited when I told you.

-Maggie!

-She's gonna try and take your place.

-You know what? She's welcome to it.

Besides, I'd much rather be here with my friends.

-Ah!

-I was so looking forward to meeting an Earthling.

Hey, so what if his spaceship doesn't work?

Let's beam Ben aboard anyway!

Greetings, Earthling.

We are banned from abducting the Earthlings.

Don't be such a spoilsport!

Welcome to space!

Aaaaaagh!

Noisy little creatures, aren't they?

# Sometimes I feel like breaking free

# Let's lift these chains

# Let's rock this wave right out to sea

# I will be...

# Breaking free! #