Missing Present Mystery Dani's House

Ah! Ah!

Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!

Ah! Ah!

Oh, Coordinator Zark. I have the most awful news.

I...

-..lost the remote control for the console.

-Ah!

But Dani's House is about to start.

We can't watch it without the remote.

Which is why we need to find it ASAP.

-Where did you last see it?

-Erm.

I was playing Grand Theft Portal, made a snack,

played a bit more, had a nap, and when I woke up, it was gone.

Are you sure you didn't eat the remote?

Oh, don't be ridiculous. It's more likely to be somewhere here. Ah.

Ah, ah, ah.

And if you weren't so messy, I'd probably have already found it!

-Don't blame me, you're the one...

-Argue later.

Right now,

we need to get to the bottom of the mystery of the missing control.

Get to the bottom is right.

Ah!

Yey!

-Hey, guys, my name's Dani and this...

-Is her best friend Jack.

-Thanks. My name's Dani and this...

-Is her brother Max.

-And his best friend Ben.

-As I was saying, my name's Dani and this...

-Is her friend Ruby.

-And I'm her sister Maisy.

And I'm Dani and this is the brilliant...

ALL TALK AT ONCE

WHISTLE BLOWS

OK.

"Operation Anniversary Dinner To Do List. Number One."

-How about make dinner?

-Invite Alex.

-Well, durr, I've already done that.

-What about a present?

-Well, that's one thing I have done.

-Ow.

-I keep telling you, Dani, it's dodge ball,

not hit your head ball.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were annoying your friend Sally.

I don't like Sally anymore. She spits when she talks.

Do you know how many germs there are in saliva?

Fine. If you stay here, you need to keep out of our way.

-Dani's got a big night plan.

-Really big

and I was just about to show you the piece de resistance.

-Dani!

-Alex.

-Ow.

-Are you OK?

-What are you doing here?

-Well, I came to see if you needed any help.

I should have brought my helmet.

Sorry. That is the last injury that you're going to get

cos this anniversary will be disaster-free and that's a promise.

-You sure?

-Absolutely. Everything is going great, apart from you.

I mean, you shouldn't be here cos I've got loads to do. So...

OK, then. I can't wait to give your present, it's epic.

-You're going to be so chuffed.

-Great, bye.

Oh, well, that was a close call. Now, where was I?

-Ow.

-About to come and play dodge ball with me in the park?

Nice try, but I've got to focus entirely on... Oh.

-Wrestling Frogs is on.

-Ah, da-da-da.

You were going to tell us about his present.

Oh, yeah, thank you. Note to self, do not get distracted.

OK, I bought Alex the most amazing gift ever.

-# Ta-da. # I present Alex's present.

-Er, how lovely(!)

You got him an old, manky, football shirt.

Vintage Arsenal home strip, much sought-after by us Arsenal fans.

Impressive.

It may not look like much, but it's Alex's favourite.

It belonged to his grandad,

it's got his name and lucky number on the back.

-I'll show you.

-Er, look, I've seen enough.

Clearly, having a boyfriend is a bad idea,

cos since you've got one, you've become more boring than baby food.

-As I was saying...

-Hold on, I don't get it.

So, you're giving him his own shirt?

Yeah, he sold it so he could afford his season ticket.

Took me ages to track it down.

-I'll give it back to him tonight.

-He'll be blown away.

I hope so. It cost me an arm and a leg.

-Not to mention my turquoise earrings.

-What?

You sold our favourite earrings?

That is the perfect present to give Alex.

I hope the night's perfect too.

It'll be fine. As long as he doesn't end up on crutches like last time,

or on fire, he'll be very happy.

I hope so. I can't believe he hasn't split up with me

over all those anniversary disasters.

I would've split up with me.

In fact, I wouldn't have gone out with me in the first place.

I'm the world's worst girlfriend.

I've got a good feeling about this one. It'll go without a hitch.

I hope you're right.

I'll be back to wrap you later.

Right. I'm off to the supermarket.

Don't let Alex in if he comes back.

-OK. Bye-bye.

-See you later.

DOOR SLAMS

Go! Operation Alternative Anniversary In Case Dani's Goes wrong is a go-go.

We need a snappy operation.

I'll start on dinner, you get the entertainment sorted.

Right. I've got a list of Dani and Alex's favourite tunes

to make a playlist. I just need her CDs.

LAUGHTER

-This might take a while.

-Best get started then.

We have got long and we can't let Dani find out we're doing this.

-Argh!

-Find out you're doing what?

-Too late.

Nothing.

Might as well tell me cos you know I'll find out.

Probably using trickery and lies and we all know that never ends well.

Can't fault her logic.

OK, fine. But you absolutely can't tell Dani.

We're preparing an alternative anniversary celebration.

-Why?

-If history's taught us anything...

-It's that Danny and anniversary celebrations don't mix.

-Exactly.

She and Alex deserve to enjoy and anniversary for once.

Is that it? What am I supposed to do

while you guys are being all boring and is helpful?

Help out. It'll take a while to prepare another meal.

There's loads of Dani's CDs around. I could use help finding them.

I'd rather throw this ball at my own head.

Then do. Just stay out of our way, and remember, not a peep to Dani.

-One word and I'll invite Spitting Sally over.

-That's despicable!

Yeah. Imagine what it felt like when Sally said that to me.

Oh!

LAUGHTER

I'm back!

Oh! What's this mess? Rubes! What you done?

Why are you hiding behind the fridge door?

What makes you think I'm hiding behind the fridge door?

The fact that you're hiding behind the fridge door?

OK. There's a good reason for that. I spilt stuff over my top.

I nipped in by the door to get another one.

-And you keep them behind the fridge door?!

-Doesn't everybody?

Enough about your top. Why is the kitchen in such a mess?

I was, erm, cooking cupcakes for the gym. They're having a raffle.

And you decided now was a good time to do it?

I figured I'd do them while you were out.

But I need to prepare the anniversary dinner!

I'm well done. The cupcakes. Get it?

Well done. Cooking. No?

Look, just clean this mess up.

I spent all morning tidying up for Alex.

Jack!

Jack! JACK!

JACK!

There you are. Why are there CDs all over the living room?

-Hang on, what were you doing in my room?

-Er, nothing.

I was just using your hair gel.

You said using hair gel was like putting frogspawn on your hair.

Well, I've changed my mind. I now like putting frogspawn in my hair.

Whatever. I just need you to clear up the living room ASAP.

I spent all morning cleaning it and now it's a mess again.

Heard and understood.

Jack?

Please. I don't want another one of my anniversaries ruined.

Aaaaah!

Alex's present is missing.

-Is this really necessary?

-What? Yes!

Since the last time I saw it,

no-one has left the house. Which can only mean one thing.

Alex's top must have grown legs and somehow taught itself to walk.

No. One of you stole it.

Yeah, it makes more sense.

If no-one's going to confess, I'll find the culprit the hard way.

Ow.

WHISTLING

# Oh

# Oh

# I don't need to try to control you

# Look into my eyes and I own you

# With them moves like Jagger

# I've got them moves like Jagger

# I've got them moooooves like Jagger

# I've got them moves like Jagger

# I've got them moves like Jagger

# I've got them moooooves like Jagger. #

WHISTLING

The good news is I have a suspect.

-Good.

-The bad news is it's Ruby.

-What?!

-I knew it!

Sorry. I got carried away.

I found forensic evidence all over the wardrobe

and analysed it down to two possible substances.

Dandruff or flour.

Now, seeing as Max isn't here, it must be flour.

-That doesn't mean it was me.

-You were making cupcakes,

which is why I analysed the floury fingerprint I also found

and guess what? It matched yours.

Why would I steal a football shirt?

I've been thinking about this.

You mentioned you were making cupcakes to sell.

But everyone knows that your cupcakes are inedible.

That's not true! And the guys will back me up. Right, guys?

-They gave me food poisoning.

-I broke my tooth on the last batch.

Well, that's just charming. Thanks a lot.

You stole Alex's football shirt as an alternative raffle prize.

Lies, all lies!

It's not. And I can prove it. You see, I remember now.

As I was walking into the kitchen

you were behind the fridge door, stuffing something into your bag.

'Why are you hiding behind the fridge door?'

You said it was the top you'd just changed out of.

'I spilled some stuff over my top

'so I nipped behind the door to get another one.'

But you were lying, because your top was still covered in stains.

OK, OK. I know it's not exactly a smoking gun

but it was enough to lead me to Alex's missing football shirt.

Which I'm convinced I will find the minute I opened Ruby's bag.

Aha-ha-ha!

HE CLEARS HIS THROAT

But, I don't understand, I saw you hiding it from me.

I did but not because I stole Alex's top, it's because I borrowed yours

and accidentally burnt a hole in it.

Why didn't you just say that?

I wanted to buy you a new one and replace it. It's one of your faves.

But I swear, when I left your room Alex's top was still there.

Oh.

Wow!

A crime on Dani's house.

Exciting, isn't it?

What are you doing with that?

This is what humans use to investigate crimes.

It says so in here. I'm going to help Dani solve her case.

How?

Well, according to this I examine the crime scene,

interview the suspects, shake down my sources, take a nap,

and when I wake up I'll know who did it.

That was exhausting.

Why don't you use your truth probe?

I already did and the culprit is...

Oh!

Try spoiling the ending now!

There's got to be some evidence in this room somewhere.

A-ha!

Any chance you could hurry this up,

it's just some of us have got stuff to be getting on with.

Like burning your friend's tops or hiding behind fridge doors?

Can we at least watched telly?

No. No TV, no music, no distractions. Nothing.

I am going to bore the culprit into confessing.

# I don't need to try to control you

# Look into my eyes and I'll own you

# With them moves like Jagger

# I've got them moves like Jagger

# I've got them moooooves like Jagger. #

A-ha!

I have a new suspect.

Jack.

Do your worst, I've nothing to hide.

I found these all over the crime scene.

And the test proved what they are. Do you want to know?

Well, I'd have to taste it to be sure

but I'd say they're...

jam doughnut particles with...

SNIFFS

..chicken liver icing.

That's disgusting and correct.

The fact that you even know this

and are the only person who would eat such a vile concoction

confirms my suspicions.

All that proves is I was in your room, and you already knew that.

-'Hang on, what were you doing in my room?

-Just using your hair gel.

'Hair gel? You saying using hair gel

'is like putting frogspawn on your hair.

'Well, I've changed my mind, I now like putting frogspawn on my hair.'

Like I said, I was in there using your hair gel.

The particles probably fell off then.

Quite probably, if there wasn't a massive hole in your argument.

See anything suspect?

Only that you're about to throw away perfectly decent crisp fragments.

Not that. This.

Woah.

Do you actually know what's going on?

Not a clue.

Don't say you finished it because I threw it away last night.

OK, OK, I admit it.

I wasn't in there using your hair gel.

I knew it, I should have guessed.

As an Arsenal fan,

Alex's shirt was probably

just a little bit too tempting not to nab.

No, no, no way Jose. A true fan like me would never steal

another true fan's shirt. It's kind of like a true fan code.

Never mind that. What were you doing in my room?

Erm,

I was just getting some of your CDs.

-But you say my music is more cheesy than a fondue.

-It is.

I was just putting together a cheesy playlist.

That's why I had all your CDs in the dining room.

So if making a playlist is a crime, then sue me.

But I didn't steal Alex's shirt.

PHONE RINGS

It's Alex. What do I do?

Dump him and play dodge ball?

Hi, Alex.

What?

No, you can't come over early.

I don't care if you miss me, you're just going to have to wait.

That was romantic(!)

There's time for romance later. Right now I've got a crime to solve.

I have inspected every inch of this crime scene

and come up with nothing.

So, it's time for plan B.

She's going to torture us.

Don't be ridiculous.

That's plan C.

First I'm going to recreate the crime and find the thief that way.

Why are we still cuffed? I think me and Jack have proved we're innocent.

-Dani, have you lost the keys to the handcuffs?

-Absolutely not.

OK, I may have lost the keys.

So. I'm the thief,

here to steal Alex's present.

I walk in, make sure I'm not being watched.

I see the shirt and I grab it.

OK, well, that's not right.

The hanger landed on the floor.

Busted.

LAUGHTER

-Where's Alex's football shirt?

-Don't know.

-Why did you nick it?

-I didn't.

-Did someone help you steal it?

-Nope.

-Ha! So you admit you stole it?

What? No.

You're confusing me. I'm only ten.

Oh, so now you're using the "I'm only ten" defence?

-Ha! Heard it all now.

-I'm not using a defence -

-I AM only ten.

-Just confess, Maisy.

-I have evidence that puts you in that room.

-What evidence?

This.

-You just picked it up off the floor.

-Yeah, OK.

But it has to be you. There's no-one else left to frame...

-I mean, blame.

-PHONE RINGS

Oh, no. It's Alex. He's on his way over.

Look, just tell me where the football shirt is.

I promise I won't kill you. Much.

I swear, I didn't take it. And why would I?

Seven is my third unluckiest number after eight and eleven.

OK, don't panic.

Get changed, cook dinner, make table, come up with another present.

You've still got time to make this evening perfect.

DOORBELL CHIMES

This is going to be a disaster.

Dani!

-What's wrong?

-Bad news, I'm afraid.

-You're dumping me.

I knew it, you were so weird earlier. Was it the present?

-I freaked you out, didn't I?

-Alex, ssh. I'm not dumping you.

-You're not?

-Course not. But it is about you.

Well, it's about us and our anniversary celebrations.

-You see, the thing is...

-Dinner's going to be a little late.

-Is that it?

-What?

-That was your bad news? I don't mind a late dinner,

it just gives us more time to hang out together first.

Oh, come on!

Ah! Come in, sit down. Make yourselves comfortable.

Whoa, Dani, this is awesome. You did this all yourself?

Well, I... Um...

Sure did. You would not believe the lengths Dani went to

-to ensure this anniversary went well.

-I can't thank you enough.

Well, you can thank her later, because dinner is served.

-I thought you just said that dinner was running late.

-Well, it was.

I mean, it is. This is late...er. LAUGHTER

Pizza and fries? I was planning on serving a gourmet feast.

Thank goodness you didn't. Rich food and me don't mix.

I can't believe you knew my favourite meal, though.

-Well, bon appetite.

-We'll leave you two to it.

-Thanks, guys.

-Yeah. Thanks, guys.

LAUGHTER

Back in a minute.

Uh, guys? This evening was about to be a disaster.

What went wrong? Scratch that - what went right?

Eh, we might have helped a bit.

-But how?

-You know those cupcakes from my gym raffle?

They weren't so much cupcakes as pizza and fries.

How did you know that was Alex's favourite meal?

Oh, I read Alex's blog.

Alex has a blog?

-Yeah, he's such a funny guy.

-And I was just putting together a playlist

of yours and Alex's favourite songs. See, that's why I needed those CDs.

-How do you know what he likes?

-He recommends songs online.

We know your last anniversaries were ruined.

We wanted this one to go with a blast.

Oh, and I get it.

So, Maisy stole my gift to Alex

and replaced it with something better, right?

No way. I told you already -

boyfriends are a complete waste of playtime.

LAUGHTER

-Speaking of boyfriends, shouldn't you get back to yours?

-Thanks, guys.

-I don't deserve friends like you.

-That's true.

-SHE THUMPS HIS LEG

-Ah! I mean, don't be silly, Dani.

Sorry. Friends emergency. Won't happen again. No more interruptions.

So. Four-month anniversary, eh? Long time.

Dani, I've been looking forward to today for ages,

mainly so I can give you this.

Sorry, Alex. I totally agree - four months, amazing, blah, blah, blah -

but there's something else I've got to ask my mates, OK?

-But...

-Be right back.

HE SIGHS

Is Alex's missing present part of the plan, too?

I'm afraid that bit wasn't pretend. We didn't take it.

Why would we? It's the prefect present.

It WAS the perfect present for him. Now I have NO present for him.

Why can't I crack this case?

Not only am I the worst girlfriend in the world,

I'm the worst detective in the world.

Oi, you! What do you think you're playing at,

using this ladder to climb over the fence?

What's it got to do with you?

Detective Inspector...

I, um...

I had to. The gate was jammed. I couldn't get out that way.

Right. Fair enough.

'Elp! I've just been robbed! By...

-By 'im!

-Come back here, thief!

-Gotcha! You've got nowhere left to run.

-Wait!

-Is that a spider in your hair?

-What?

SHE SCREAMS

Oh! Just a bit of dandruff.

Well? Did you catch the culprit?

Yes. I'm arresting you for burglary.

What?! That was my house!

Ah, inside job, darling. Come on.

LAUGHTER

I just wanted to get it right this time,

but, as usual, I got completely distracted

and spent the whole time playing detective.

Alex won't mind. He seemed happy just to be with you.

Talking of Alex, shouldn't you head back? You've been gone a while.

I'm going to have to come up with another present.

Sorry about that, I just had to... What're you doing?

Leaving. Look... Is that my umbrella?

Uh... No. Why are you leaving?

Dani, you're clearly not into this.

Obviously our anniversary doesn't mean very much to you

so I'm letting you off the hook.

No, no. You've got it all wrong.

You've been brushing me off all day

and now you can't even stand to be alone with me.

No, it's not like that. I promise. Look, I can explain.

So this is what you've been doing all day?

You have no idea how hard it is to solve crimes.

Why didn't you tell me?

Because our last three anniversaries have been awful.

I wanted this one to be perfect

so you wouldn't be so disappointed in me.

-Disappointed in you? Never.

-But I'm a hopeless girlfriend.

I didn't even know your favourite meal, or your favourite song.

-I didn't even know that you had a blog.

-I don't care about all that.

I just like hanging out with you.

-Really?

-Of course.

If that means I have to go through all this every time, then I will.

I still can't believe you did all this. It's impressive.

Yeah, but I still didn't catch the thief. I mean, it's so unfair.

The one good thing I did

was get you the best present ever and I can't give it to you.

You could always re-wrap my umbrella.

What a Muppet. I thought it belonged to my parents.

To be fair, the only reason I knew it was mine

is cos it had my lucky number seven on the handle.

You probably just didn't see that.

I still can't believe I tried to give you the present...

Hang on. What did you just say?

Uh, you probably just didn't see the number?

You're right. I didn't see the number.

I didn't see the number!

-Oh, Alex, you're a genius.

-I am?

-Just give me five minutes.

I promise this is the last time.

I know who stole Alex's football shirt.

If you're going to interrogate us again, can I at least get a snack?

Don't worry. This won't take long.

Will it, Maisy?

I told you already -

-I didn't steal Alex's shirt.

-Yeah, tell me why that was again?

Because seven is my unluckiest number after eight and eleven.

You're referring to the number on the back of Alex's shirt.

Well, duh.

You see, the thing is, Maisy,

I never showed you the back of the shirt.

'It's Alex's favourite. It used to belong to his granddad.

'It's even got his name and lucky number on the back. I'll show you.'

'Uh, look. I've seen enough.'

So how did you know it was number seven?

Unless you saw it later, while you were stealing it.

Don't even think about escaping.

-All right, I confess.

-Yes!

-I did take it.

-So where is it?

It's in your room. It's been there the whole time.

LAUGHTER

-Well?

-In there.

All this time it was in your wardrobe?

-Yeah, remind me never to call you if I lose something.

-But why, Maisy?

Because I'm only ten. Now I AM going to use that defence.

Yeah, but you know how much this meant to Dani. How could you?

All right. I was bored.

You guys were all so busy, so I thought maybe if I did,

maybe you'd stop and we'd play some dodge ball,

-then I was going to put it back.

-When we didn't, why not 'fess up?

I knew you'd pulverise me.

Plus, it was kind of fun watching you be all Scooby Doo.

Don't worry, Dani. We'll think of a suitable punishment.

-Now go and give that to Alex.

-Don't worry about it.

I may change my mind later, but for now, my anniversary's back on track.

LAUGHTER

LAUGHTER

-You first.

-OK.

HE GIGGLES

I know you've been saving up to get it

so you'd have the full set with your favourite earrings.

It's beautiful.

Why don't you get the earrings so you can put them all on together?

Uh, after you've opened yours.

OK.

Oh, Dani.

Thanks.

What? I thought you'd be pleased.

Now you have your lucky strip to wear to matches again.

Don't get me wrong. I love it, it really is the best present ever.

It's just, I won't be wearing it to any matches.

Well, why not?

I sold my season ticket to pay for your necklace.

SHE SNORTS WITH LAUGHTER

I don't see why it's funny.

Oh, no. I'm not laughing at that. Well, I am, it's just...

-Well, I sold my earrings to get you that shirt.

-What? No!

Nah. Smooch later, attack now.

LAUGHTER

-Not exactly romance central.

-I'm having fun, though.

SHE SCREAMS

You're the one who wanted to play dodge ball.

-But four against one's unfair.

-Too bad, present thief.

This is your punishment.

Don't worry, I know what we're doing next month, and it will be...

Ah, ah, ah. Let's not jinx it already, OK?

LAUGHTER

-SHE LAUGHS

-It was in the wardrobe

the whole time! I certainly didn't see that one coming.

HE MUMBLES INTO THE GAG

And if you'd used your truth probe, like I said, you'd have known.

What? What's the fun in that? Oh, I do love these crime mysteries!

Maybe we should watch some more.

-CONTROLS BLEEP

-Ah, there's one.

-Murder On The Orientation Expressway.

-Seen it.

-The old lady with the tentacles did it.

-OK.

-CONTROLS BLEEP

-Ah! How about

-The Case Of The Missing Mar...

-Sucked into a black hole.

OK. Well, this one you definitely won't know.

CONTROLS BLEEP

The Case Of The Missing Coordinator.

HE SCREAMS

Good luck using your truth probe where I've sent you.

SHE LAUGHS

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