The Ballabungie Detective Agency Rocket's Island

FIRE ALARM RINGS

SIRENS WAIL

Does anybody recognize these trainers?

They are Brandon Kelleher's!

We know what's caused the fire, Brandon.

A pair of trainers in the lost property box set alight.

They were your trainers, weren't they?

Can hardly contain yourself, can you?

Having an actual crime to investigate for once?

I'm sure you want to get to the bottom of it

like everyone else, Sarah.

Brandon...

Just answer his questions, yeah?

Earlier today you had a run-in with Jonathan Healey, right?

And not for the first time.

He said expensive shoes were wasted on you.

How did that make you feel?

How do you think that made him feel? Ten feet tall?

No. Angry, I'll bet.

Angry enough to want to do some damage?

I have witnesses who say you've been violent and threatening all day.

You were the last in the changing room.

It was your trainers in the box, wasn't it?

Yeah.

You can consider him excluded from my school until further notice.

I'll put a formal letter in the post this evening,

-OVER RADIO:

-and the authorities will be in touch shortly.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

Tell them it wasn't you!

Tell them!

It hasn't been out of the box since Rocket was a baby.

I'll get it working in a minute.

What's the point?

If he won't even deny it, he's already history.

I will need to conduct a formal interview down at the station.

"Formal!" You haven't even got a station!

I presume when you conduct this interview

you'll have some actual evidence?

Once I get the forensics back from CSI.

Come on, we all know it was Brandon.

We all know his history.

I bent over backwards to give him a chance...

and this is his response.

There's no way I'm having him back in our school.

-Until you are sure that Brandon...

-I want him off the island.

You what?

This is not the place for problem children like that.

They all need to go somewhere, they all need a home.

Fine...but not on Dirgelmor.

It's simple...

Either Brandon goes,

or I do everything in my power

to stop you taking in any more children at The Knot.

Right, everybody's got to move on sometime.

Go on, Meryl.

Stop! Stop!

What are you doing?

We've done all we can for her.

Here, Meryl.

MERYL BAAS

Better clear a space.

He can't have done it.

I know he's family, well, sort of,

but face it, Rocket,

if it wasn't this, it'd be something else.

Remember when he first arrived?

No-one wanted him.

He said that if we knew what he'd done then...

we wouldn't want him either.

Yeah, but that was before.

He can't have done it because he's been here.

He's searched for mermaids,

he's talked to goblins.

No way would anyone want to go back from that.

I wish whoever did the fire gets found out.

ALL: Wish a wish with liquorice. A wish that's not for you.

Wish a wish with liquorice, and that wish will come true.

Everyone knows I did it.

So what's the point in saying different?

I wish I was somewhere else.

There's one that'll come true. And it's not magic!

So if it wasn't Brandon, then who was it?

I don't know...

but we're going to have to find that out, aren't we?

The Ballabungie Detective Agency just reopened.

In the past, how did they solve proper crimes?

Before there were police and that.

Times were different.

People depended on each other.

If someone did wrong,

it was for him to man up and own up.

But what if he wouldn't?

There was one way, as I recall,

according to ancient lore...

Ah. The Witchfinder method.

But we're not looking for a witch.

The principle is the same.

You go to the scene of the crime.

Close your eyes and recite this special rhyme...

Letsin, neesin, amulsifier

Polygli, polyri, show me a liar.

Yeah, and...?

When you open your eyes the next person you see...

is the guilty party.

He should be locked up. Could have told you that long ago.

Do you have to do that?

Not ashamed of people knowing how you feel, are you?

How could I be?

You believe what they're saying then? He set fire to his trainers?

Only reason I've got to doubt it is

I'm surprised he can work out how to use a match.

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

Go on, defend me!

She doesn't usually know what she's talking about,

but in this case she's right.

Ugh, my hero(!)

There's no more PE till next term thanks to Brandon.

He didn't do it.

And you know that how?

Cos after everything he's been through,

he's still more reliable than most people round here.

We shouldn't be in here.

Oh, man.

Here it goes.

Lethsin, neesin, a-mul-si-fer,

Polygee, polyri, show me a liar.

I can't see anybody.

I told you it wouldn't work.

Lethsin, neesin, a-mul-si-fer,

Polygee, polyri, show me a liar.

You're not meant to be in here!

Sparko said this was way off limits.

I could get you into bad trouble for this, Boulsworth.

Almost as much trouble as your stupid pretend brother's in.

What are you looking at?

Straight home for tea like a good boy.

His mum makes him spaghetti hoops every day.

And arranges them into a face.

Spoilt.

And when spoilt kids don't get what they want, they break things.

You don't know it was definitely Healey.

He was the first person I saw after the rhyme!

DOOR OPENS Just because you don't like him doesn't mean...

What do you think he threw away?

I don't know... Rubbish?

Look, we're wasting our time.

He's always hated Brandon. Where was he in the fire?

Did you see him? Cos I didn't.

Not till afterwards in the playing field!

-Yeah, but...

-And who pointed the finger first?

Healey, but that doesn't mean...

He's trying to frame Brandon, Dibbs!

Ooh, a matchbox.

-Better arrest my grandad then, he's got hundreds of...

-Dibber!

Look!

You found this in Jonathan Healey's bin?

Why else would he have that except to start a fire?

If the fire had been started with petrol, I'd know about it.

So you're saying it wasn't?

If anybody had tried to start it with that

they'd burn to death.

That's just what happens.

But he also had a grudge against Brandon. Plus...

Plus his father owns a garage.

It'd be suspicious if he didn't have petrol.

You know, I always wondered what CSI stood for and now I know...

Can't Stop Interfering!

Leave the lad alone.

Can you three try and investigate something

more useful than the sweet counter?

It's comfort eating.

Our investigation's at a dead end, Rocket.

Let it go.

I need to talk to your grandad.

I think I got the incantations wrong.

I'm not going to ask.

Why help him? He won't even help himself.

You know that police thing...

"You have the right to remain silent?"

It's not an order.

If it wasn't you, say it wasn't.

You don't want me to leave on an argument, do you?

You say that like you're going in five minutes or something.

Er, guys...

Kim!

What's she doing here?

Isn't it obvious?

You know he didn't start the fire.

There are things about Brandon you aren't aware of, Rocket.

So what?

Who says his social worker can just turn up...

I asked her to.

I just came to get some snacks for the trip.

I'll wait in the car.

What were you thinking?

You're not going down for this.

If Archie could speak he'd be saying so many rude words to you!

You still don't get it, do you?

They'll use this to end The Knot.

Unless someone takes the blame.

"Cut the Knot.

"Problem kids in Ballabungie

"Air your views."

Can I get my cheese worms now?

No. No way.

We can still nail Healey for this!

If the police won't question him, then we will!

-Rocket...

-Just give me one hour. Don't let them take him!

What? How?

Brandon stays!

What?

I don't really know if you're 996,

but it's been nice meeting you.

Archie! What's got into you?

Oh, no...

PADLOCK LOCKS KNOCK ON DOOR

Open up! That is my private living quarters!

You do realise my daughter is your head teacher?!

Rocket, you had so better know what you're doing.

What is he doing?

Buying you time!

No. Give me the key. Give me.

You're going to ruin everything!

So where were you yesterday after lunch?

It's...none of your business.

I told you he'd say that, and he's kind of right, it really isn't.

Want everyone to know you ride a baby skateboard?

-I skipped school.

-You?

Sure. I've done it lots.

Where did you go?

I was at the cinema.

And what film did you see?

Uh, one you wouldn't know cos it was a 15.

I can get in to 15s.

Are you sure about the cinema thing?

That's my board!

I mean...my cousin's board.

My cousin who's five.

The cinema was closed yesterday.

I just checked.

Why don't you just tell him where you really went

and then we can leave you alone!

Oh, sorry. I was thinking of another time I skipped school.

Yesterday, I was at the beach.

Which beach?

West... East... West Sands.

Now give me my...my cousin's board!

I know the tides at West Sands.

And yesterday afternoon the tide was in.

There was no beach to go to, Healey!

Come on! Open the door.

You're only making things worse.

How come the first I hear of you turning up is a call to say

you've got my kids into a siege situation?

I haven't got them into anything!

You lot! Come out of there!

What do you think you're doing?

Staying there while Rocket goes off to clear Brandon's name.

You lot! You stay right where you are!

You do not come out for anyone!

I'm not sure that's helpful, love...

How has it come to this, Sarah?

I thought things were going well.

They are!

Brandon is a different kid to the one who came.

So why are we having this conversation?

Oh, here she is, our biggest fan.

This reminds me of the time Boadicea an into the Romans.

Not now, eh?

I hate to say this, but this does kind of prove my point.

Oh, right, cos they're all in there protecting each other.

Just one of the awful, irresponsible things

that we teach them at The Knot.

Go, Mum!

KNOCK ON DOOR

All you're doing is giving Wendy Sparks more ammunition.

Yeah.

We don't care!

We can stay in here as long as we want!

We've got chocolate and we're not afraid to use it!

No. Don't let them say we stole.

Oh, stealing, no, fire-starting, that's fine!

KNOCK ON DOOR

I'm telling you for the last time... Open the door.

I'm sorry, the shop is closed.

It's due to antisocial behaviour of certain residents.

And not me for once! Result!

We're a small island.

Not the right place for children with serious behavioural problems.

Why should we bear the consequences?

Why should my pupils?

Open the door. You are only delaying the inevitable.

She's right. Open the door.

We're doing our best to clear your name,

don't thank us or anything!

Rocket can't do miracles.

It was definitely Healey!

-Sigh... Not again. I told you...

-I told him!

Just give me two minutes, and I'll give you a stolen skateboard.

I'm sure you'll agree with me

that problem kids are not our problem.

But...haven't a few of the kids from The Knot done all right, miss?

Right now, I'm talking about removing

a specific person from our community.

What is wrong with you?

Yeah, you sound just like Alli Boulsworth.

It is with great regret, Jonathan,

that I must ask you some questions concerning the fire.

I'm afraid I've had to call the police.

They'll be here as soon as they can.

How long's it been now? Rocket said an hour.

He'll come through.

This is stupid. You're only getting yourselves into trouble.

I'm going. I'm going!

Rocket said no.

For all you know I did start the fire.

What you saying that for?

You wouldn't.

What if you're wrong?

What if I did it, and you're just bringing down The Knot?

How is it going to make you feel then?

They were my trainers.

Are you that sure?

Archie's sure.

Do you know what, Brandon?

It wouldn't kill you to let people help you for once in your life.

HE LOCKS THE PADLOCK

Five more minutes.

I'll ask you again...

Where were you at the time that the fire started?

Cinema!

Where were you?

Beach!

Where were you?

OK...

OK.

Daniel!

Sorry, Mum, sorry!

It was Healey!

He's got no alibi, he's lied and lied,

and he's with PC Beddoe right now!

He's bang to rights!

Oh, will you put a smile on your face for once?

You're staying!

Don't think this means I have to be nice to you.

Finally!

You should lock yourselves up more often, quietest I've ever known you.

I told you, Brandon.

If you say wishes come true, I'm locking you in that room.

I don't care what Wendy Sparks says,

nobody from The Knot started a fire!

All right?

It was Jonathan Healey! He started the fire!

You can't say that, Rocket.

If it wasn't Healey, then why is he in police custody right...

..now?

He started the fire! Him over there!

I didn't!

Quiet! Quiet!

There is no evidence to connect Jonathan Healey to the fire.

But he's got no alibi and...

He's got a cast-iron alibi.

He was at ballet school.

Ballet school? Healey?

I've never heard of Jonathan Healey going to ballet school!

Every Thursday after lunch.

He has special permission to attend.

Then why didn't he just say?

Because A, it's none of your business,

and B, it's none of your business!

I kept telling him it wasn't Healey!

Rocket...

Ballet school?

There is nothing wrong with that. It's a very physical activity.

My life is basically over.

We still... Excuse me!

We still need information about the fire.

So if anyone saw anything, or if anyone knows anything...

I know something.

I'm going to get the blame whether I did it or not.

Brandon, shut up.

Cos of what I did.

The reason no other family would take me.

I burnt down my last home.

So, what? It doesn't prove anything.

It does in their eyes.

I'm going...and there's nothing you can do to stop me.

Brandon, I...

There's no need to see me off.

Leaving's no big deal.

I'm used to it.

Here, I got you this.

Do you love it?

See how good I am to you?

See?

You don't want to leave us, do you?

Meryl?

Come back, Meryl! Meryl!

Meryl, come back.

Meryl...

Polygli, polyri, show me a liar.

It's meant to be at the scene of the crime.

Letsin, neesin, a-mul-si-fier...

polygli, polyri, show me a liar.

Rocket, let it go.

Lethsin, neesin, a-mul-si-fiar...

-Rocket...

-Polygli, polyri...

Rocket, seriously, look.

The ingredients.

Lecithin.

Niacin.

Emulsifier.

Polyglycerol.

Polyricin...

I guess Brandon was right.

Archie, Archie, come on.

Let it go.

There's nothing you can do.

We're so sorry about this Brandon.

We're going to put it right.

We'll fight for this.

Aren't we?

Sarah, aren't we?

He doesn't even want to be on the Island any more.

The kind of people that live here... I can't even blame him.

It's not like it's the first time a kid's left.

We'll get over it.

It's not like he's my brother.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

What was that?

RADIO INTERFERENCE

-OVER RADIO:

-...started the fire.

...started the fire.

Dibber started the fire.

Dibber started the fire.

'Dib...the fire.'

'Dibber started the fire.'

When I did the rhyme...

Healey wasn't the first person I saw.

You were.

Say it wasn't you, Dibber.

-I don't know what...

-You wanted Brandon out of the way, didn't you?

You knew.

You knew he started a fire before he came here.

Same as Healey did that time.

You knew your mum's password!

So you knew Brandon would get blamed.

Dibber, say it wasn't you.

I just thought...

I just thought it'd be better if he was gone.

Dibber...

Look, I only meant it to be a little fire.

-Just a tiny one.

-How could you let him take the blame?!

How?!

When Kim comes over at the weekend

we're going to tell her we're moving back to the mainland.

We can't give up!

Brandon's not coming back, Jade,

because there's not going to be anywhere to come back to.

According to The Book Of Dirgelmore,

tears are the most powerful thing in the world.

It's a tea pot.

Whistle down the spout and voo-doom!

No more tears.