The Goodbye Girl The Dumping Ground

This looks very precious.

It's lucky I'm very careful with precious things.

That might not have gone so well.

Where's it gone?

It's a...perfect fit but not really my style.

-THE CROWD CLAPS

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

Thanks.

# I will take control

# No more moving slow... #

Come on, give it over.

Yeah, before you, er, you do that...

LARGE BANG

# Let's skip to the good bit

MUSIC: Skip To The Good Bit by Rizzle Kicks

# Let's skip to the good bit. #

Hey! We're closing.

You haven't seen me.

We're closed.

He's not worth it. Come on, let's go.

Cheers. They were trying to nick my money.

Wow.

Whoa, what a shop. Must be amazing working here.

Not really.

You kidding?

It's not what it was.

I'm Tyler.

So, Tyler, do you like magic?

I love it. When I can afford it,

which is like never.

What's this?

It's good for business.

If anyone asks, you can say where you got them from.

Go make some magic.

DOOR PINGS

-Is your card in here?

-Er, yep.

(What was it?)

-(The Queen of Hearts.)

-(OK.)

OK. So, here, I've got an empty bottle.

I'm going to put the card through the glass.

DRUMROLL

-The bottle's still empty.

-THEY LAUGH

Wait.

DRUMROLL

It's still empty.

Guys, you seen Jeff anywhere?

Harry, not right now.

Yep, he's doing magic.

-Yeah. Not very well, though.

-THEY LAUGH

Can you hold this a second?

Now, sit up.

DRUMROLL

And what have we got here?

Was this your card, by any chance?

What? Let me check.

-You're kidding?

-How did you do that?

That's so cool! You got any more tricks?

-Yeah, loads.

-Show us, then.

-Go on, then.

We want to see a show.

Guys, you seen Jeff?

No.

He can't have just disappeared.

Erm, Tyler...

We've been thinking.

You know those new tricks you've got?

-What about them?

-How did you afford them?

-They were free.

-But they cost loads.

Please tell us you didn't steal one.

-I didn't.

-So how come they were free, then?

Well, this girl gave them to me.

-What girl?

-I don't know her name.

-You just need to start telling the truth.

-I am.

She saved me from these big kids and dumped a load of stuff on me.

What was I supposed to say, no?

-Why would she do that?

-Ask her.

-So they're definitely not stolen?

-No! I swear.

Well, I hope you said thank you.

To who?

The girl, dummy.

Is the girl around?

The girl?

She works here. I don't know her name.

Oh, you mean Chanelle?

Hang on.

Have you got a pen?

Voila. One pen.

Oh, sorry, that's the wrong pen.

That's for the old disappearing ink trick.

HE LAUGHS

Erm, I'll just tell her the message.

OK, erm, could you tell her that Tyler came

from the Dumping Ground?

I mean, the care home,

and it was so great that she was so nice.

I'll make sure that she gets that message.

Cheers.

Yeah, he just broke out in a rash.

What happened to him?

Don't know but we should keep our distance.

Do you think it's catching?

May-Li and the doctor look OK.

Yeah, for now.

You lot, you're scaring Harry.

Yeah, well, he's scaring us.

You want to do a magic show?

I'm really good.

Actually, he's great.

You won't be cutting anyone in half, now, will you?

That's old-school.

What about, erm,

throwing knives at your assistant?

I haven't got knives or assistant.

Go on, Mike, you'll love it.

You will. He's amazing.

Can't wait to see it.

I don't know, Harry's not feeling great,

so the last thing that he needs is doves flying all over the place.

-I promise it'll be poop-free.

-And, you know, it might cheer Harry up.

-Go on, Mike. This girl gave them to me and...

-Hey.

Girl, mmm?

Yeah, she said to use them to make magic.

OK. I want you to show me some magic.

So why don't you make this bag disappear?

Is that a yes?

-Yeah, can he do the show?

-I can still see the bag!

Not for long.

MUSIC: A Kind Of Magic by Queen

# Magic

# It's a kind of magic

# It's a kind of magic Magic

# Magic Magic

# Magic

# Ha-ha-ha It's magic! #

Floss.

Yeah?

Fancy disappearing?

Rude.

As part of a trick.

-You want me?

-Well...

is there anybody else as bendy as you are?

I got your card.

-How did you do that?

-Do what?

Just appear.

So, this is your home?

Yep, a home that's a home.

Lemon juice. It reveals the disappearing ink.

You didn't like the card then?

Course I liked it.

Trouble is, my dad didn't.

Found your chocolates in the bin.

Mind you, he'd eaten half of them.

Actually, he hadn't.

I got a bit hungry on the way.

I thought your dad liked me. He was dead friendly.

He's not been himself

since Mum died.

She died?

I'm really sorry.

She wasn't well

and she wasn't going to get any better.

She loved magic.

Dad doesn't know enough

and you've got to have your heart in it to run the shop.

Anyway, I thought I'd say thank you,

in person.

So you're saying thank you for me saying thank you?

Yep.

Now, you've to say thank you for me saying thank you to your thank you.

Never been given a half box of chocolates before.

Never given any before.

Want to hook up some time?

Actually, are you any good with a hammer?

Yo, spotty little man, got you this.

Whoa. So everyone else had the same idea then?

Those pills you got are rubbish.

May-Li said it'll take time.

Thanks. I've got to go, man.

Why don't you come with us?

The doctor told me I have to stay in bed.

But she's not here now, is she?

DOG WHINES

It's your choice.

DOG BARKS

Bailey.

What's this trick called?

The Disappearing Girl.

Which is me.

We'd better make it work, then.

MUSIC: Last Night by The Vamps

# Yeah, last night Think we were dancing

# Singing all our favourite songs

# Think I might have kissed someone

# And if tomorrow never comes

# We had last night. #

-One sore finger.

-One magic crate.

-Do you think it'll definitely work?

-Course it will.

I hope.

So, what now?

-I've got to go home.

-Already?

I've been here hours.

It doesn't feel like hours.

I had fun today.

Me too.

Suppose you'd better go now, then.

Well,

see you.

KNOCK ON DOOR

-MUSIC PLAYS ON THE RADIO

-Busy.

I need some advice.

-About girls.

-OK.

Me and Chanelle, we finished making the crate for the magic act,

but I don't know what to do next.

With the crate or Chanelle?

Her, of course.

And it was fun. I loved it.

Erm, did you get her phone number?

I didn't even think to.

Epic fail.

-You do know you're going to have to go round there.

-I can't.

Her dad hates me.

Sometimes you've got to be brave.

Why don't you go round there and see if you can sneak in there.

And then what?

I don't know, give her a good enough reason to want to see you again.

RADIO: # Abracadabra. #

Wait!

Yeah, we should head back.

Do we have to?

We've been here for hours.

Good boy.

Just a few more minutes.

OK.

Hey.

The pills must be kicking in.

-Ready?

-DOG BARKS

Good boy.

Tyler.

Hi.

Er,

is your dad around?

Out the back, but I can go get him.

No. It's not him I wanted to see.

It's you.

Floss has, er, quit.

How come?

I don't know, she's just like that.

But I was wondering if you want to do it.

You want me to disappear?

-OK, sure.

-Really?

Yeah, why not? When do we start rehearsing?

-You'll do it?

-I just said.

Right. Great. Come to the Dumping Ground tomorrow.

-Floss.

-Sh! I'm watching this.

You know that, er, that trick?

Well, I was thinking...

..erm...

..I don't really know how to say this

-but you're sacked.

-What?

But you said I was the bendiest.

Yeah, maybe, maybe not.

I hate you.

Sorry. That's showbiz for you.

SHE CRIES

Close your eyes.

Well?

I love it.

Has magic always been your thing?

Pretty much.

I liked how you can make reality seem like it isn't reality.

Never saw it like that.

If I could do it for real, it would be even better.

I could change so many things.

I'd live in a proper house with Mum and Dad

and I'd even... You know.

Magic my mum back?

If I could.

You'd better keep practising, then.

I will.

Wow.

Double wow.

Chanelle's upstairs with Tyler. Would you like me to go and get her?

That would be good, but I need a favour first.

Sure.

She's not in a great place, with her mum passing away

and I'm worried that he's taking advantage.

Tyler wouldn't do that, I can guarantee it.

Well, I think he has already.

He's got her building things, now she's in his show.

I really think you don't need to worry.

I can see that it's all perfectly harmless.

So you're not going to step in?

I'll keep an eye on things, of course I will.

You don't get it. If you won't sort this, I will.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you...

The Disappearing Girl.

Hi.

-It didn't work.

-The trap door won't open.

You can't be doing it right. Let's try again.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you...

The Amazing Disappearing Girl.

DRUMROLL

-You're kidding?

-It's not my fault.

It's just very important we get this trick right.

It's the big finale. I don't want to look like an idiot.

No wonder Floss quit.

What's that meant to mean?

You're a bit...

A bit what?

Go on, say it.

-Pushy.

-No, I'm not.

And you don't listen.

Should've built this on my own.

Thanks, that's grateful.

I'm just saying.

Where are you going?

Do you really think I'm going to stick around?

But we're rehearsing.

Chanelle.

DOOR OPENS

I thought you was getting better.

So did I.

I just don't get it.

When you're outside, you're fine,

but the minute you step back in this place,

you just go all spotty again.

Can we try something?

You might not like it, though.

MUSIC: She Said by Plan B

# She said, "I love you, boy I love you so..." #

'Hi, you've reached Chanelle.

'I'm sorry that I can't talk to you right now,

'but please leave a message.'

Chanelle, I know I'm stupid, but I didn't know what I was saying.

# She said, "I love you more than words can say"

# She said, "I love you Bay-ay-ay-ay-ay-by..." #

Could you maybe call me?

# Oh, no, no, no. #

DOG BARKS

Hey, you ain't going to like this, yeah,

but it's Jeff.

What do you mean?

Yesterday, when you was out with me, you got better.

This morning when you woke up, you were worse.

But I'm spotty here now.

It's Jeff. Jeff's the problem.

You're allergic or something.

Are you saying the doctor got it wrong?

I don't know, but I'm going to tell May-Li, yeah?

SHE LAUGHS

What on earth are you doing?

Having a bath. Go away.

You need water for a bath. Besides, I've got this booked.

What's all this?

I don't think she likes me any more.

Well, that was short and sweet.

What happened?

We had a row. I shouted at her.

This is what happens when you fall in love.

I'm not in love.

Tyler,

you're in an empty bath.

-Surely that's got to be love.

-SHE LAUGHS

So, it's being in love that makes you shout at each other?

Yeah, but it's probably what brings you back together as well.

You'll hear from her. I bet you do.

Now move.

TYLER'S PHONE BEEPS

It's her! How did you make that happen?

Guess you're not the only magician.

Tyler?

So, why are we here?

Tyler won't come out of the bath.

And how is this going to help?

OK, you just need to make sure

that I get to speak to Chanelle on her own, OK?

-That's all you need to do. Got it?

-Mm-hmm.

-Right, let's go.

Hi, we were looking for a magic trick for our friend.

He loves magic and it's his birthday.

Dad!

Did I hear someone was looking for magic?

Yep, yeah, that's us.

Tell you what - magic up a phone, only mine's disappeared.

She hates working Saturdays.

How can I help?

-Erm...

-I like this one...

..ooh, and this one and that one.

Right, OK. And can we narrow it down?

Could I use your toilet please? I'm really sorry,

I'm just desperate.

-Yeah, I suppose. It's just out the back.

-All right, thank you.

Oh, and this one and this one.

You're not allowed back here.

When did you lose your phone, Chanelle?

You know my name?

I haven't got a lot of time. When did you lose it?

Today.

You haven't been texting Tyler?

How do you know Tyler?

It doesn't matter - he wants to see you.

So he can shout at me again?

He didn't mean that, honestly.

Tyler's never been in love before.

He is?

Pretty much, yeah.

Hey, it's a good thing, isn't it?

It's complicated.

There's something Tyler really needs to know.

Yes, I'll not be a sec.

And you sure you don't have that one in yellow?

The girl out there, she's crazy.

MUSIC: Budapest by George Ezra

Does this mean there's no show? I was really looking forward to that.

# My hidden treasure chest Golden grand piano... #

The show must go on.

# You, ooh, you, ooh I'd leave it all

# My acres of a land I have achieved... #

What?

Are you blind or something?

Who did that?

We all did.

-But, it was broken.

-But we want to see the show.

We have to see the show.

-You promised.

-I'm not so sure.

-We are.

-Absolutely.

You said it'd cheer up Harry.

That was a different person.

-You're the magic man, Tyler.

-Yeah, magic man.

I heard your assistant quit.

I'll do it if you want me, but you have to be extra nice.

# Oh, for you, ooh, you, ooh I'd leave it all. #

There we go.

Nice work, Bailey.

I just wish I knew how he got contaminated.

-You seen Jeff?

-No.

He can't have just disappeared.

I thought you said Harry didn't want Jeff any more.

How come you didn't smell the bleach?

Why were we putting him in the ground anyway?

That is what you do with old toys. Everyone knows that.

I couldn't smell anything. I had spots up my nose.

Here you go.

Leave it.

DOG BARKS

Harry?

You haven't got your hat on.

You came back.

I really didn't mean to shout at you.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry too, Tyler.

Really sorry.

Are you here to do the show?

Couldn't let you down.

I'm sacked again? That's twice now.

You can have a front-row seat.

I hate you.

Yeah, I thought you might say that.

-Floss.

-Go away.

You sure about this, Harry?

I could throw all the balls in the world

but Jeff wouldn't bring back one.

Yeah, but he is a toy.

I think that's the problem.

Do you want to look after him for me?

-I can have two Jeffs?

-Yeah.

No, you can't be in my magic.

It's going to be great.

I'm going to disappear.

I hope so.

I mean for good.

We're moving away.

Dad sold the shop.

He only told me today.

I'll come and visit.

We're going to Ireland.

That's why he didn't want us being together,

he didn't want us to get hurt.

Hey, people are waiting.

Two seconds.

Can't you change your dad's mind?

The shop's not making enough money

and he only kept it going for Mum's sake.

I wish it was different, I really do.

Say something.

CROWD CHANTS "TYLER" We should get out there.

Tyler?

Come on. Let's make some magic.

APPLAUSE AND CHEERING

For my first trick, I will hypnotise this rope.

It will be under my command.

-AUDIENCE:

-Whoa!

AUDIENCE CHEERS

And it has disappeared. AUDIENCE CHEERS

A silk handkerchief.

-And now... AUDIENCE:

-Whoa!

And for my final trick, The Disappearing Girl,

with my glamorous assistant, Chanelle,

who will now enter the box. AUDIENCE CHEERS

You're amazing.

So are you.

Everyone say, "Goodbye, Chanelle."

-AUDIENCE:

-Goodbye, Chanelle.

OK, so on three.

One, two, three.

AUDIENCE CHANT "TYLER"

LOUD BANG

-Tyler?

-Tyler?

-CHEERS GET FAINTER

You should keep it on.

I might be back one day.

You know what this is?

What?

It's just bad timing.

Can you do one more trick for me?

Course.

Abracadabra.

It didn't work.

Yeah, it did.

I got to meet you.