Good as Gold The Story of Tracy Beaker

# I can make my world come true All my dreams will see me through

-# It doesn't matter What may come my way...

-No! No!

# Believe me now I will win some day. #

She's not doing it right! She'll ruin everything.

Keep calm, Justine! Here.

Yeah, it'll be a fantastic party - Justine's leaving forever! Woo-hoo!

You're jealous cos you're the only one of the old crowd left.

I've had heaps of fostering offers. I'm just waiting for the right one.

Don't you mean heaps of failures?

Your dad and Carrie only want you home to baby-sit!

-Can't you two just be nice to each other for once?

-No!

-OK.

Come on, Lou.

Don't be upset, Tracy.

The right person is out there, waiting to foster you.

-You could be in for a surprise.

-You, too.

Come on, Jackie, your grandpa's waiting to come to the party.

My grandpa waiting around? I don't think so.

Is the fastest grandpa in the country ready?

-He doesn't need a wheelchair!

-He does for now, love.

-No!

His legs need a workout, that's all. He needs to get back in training!

Sling 'em.

-I know how to do it. Let me have a go.

-Uh-uh!

I am chief when Duke's not here.

-Can't I even help?

-It's flammable.

We need a responsible adult in charge.

-How are you feeling?

-Fantastic.

Except for swollen ankles, bad back, indigestion and heat rash!

I'd love a ginger tea, love. Dad's got the teabags.

-The doctor thinks it's going to be a big baby.

-I was big, wasn't I?

Yes, love. Hurry up with the tea, Carrie's tum is a bit...you know.

It's just baby, baby, baby, isn't it?

-Um, how do you feel about...?

-Pick a card.

It's the...

-ten of diamonds.

-Sorry, five of spades.

-I meant five of spades.

-Cheat!

-How do you feel about Justine leaving?

-Wow! Look who's here!

-I didn't know you were coming!

-Yeah, Elaine invited us.

-Watch out.

Elaine never invites people unless she's got big plans for them.

-I wonder what big plans Elaine's got for you, Dad.

-Hey, ssh!

-Want to introduce me to your friends?

-I'll be back in a minute.

Hi. I'm Cam. Tracy's probably mentioned me.

Um, no.

Is there a special reason you asked Jake's dad here today?

Maybe. What do you think of him?

-He's perfect! I thought you'd never find someone!

-Me, either.

-But there is someone for everyone.

-For once, Elaine, you're right!

Promise you won't say anything?

OK, I get it. It's Justine's big day.

What are you staring at?

Hi, Mr Hopper.

# Cooking sausages on my barbecue

# This one's for me That one's for you... #

Yo, Duke.

Is everything all right?

I think I can be trusted to cook sausages - it's not rocket science!

Duke!

CIRCUS MUSIC

-Want to do a magic trick with me?

-Yeah!

All right, bro?

-Do you want the baby to be a boy or a girl?

-Who cares?

You can't call a tiny little baby George! Tell him, Justine.

-Whatever.

-I've always wanted a little girl called Rose.

Why not call it Poison Ivy?

CIRCUS MUSIC

-Abracadabra!

-Hey!

-Let the flip-flops fly!

Higher and higher.

Let's send these up, too.

Oh, no, you don't - we're both getting up for the night feeding!

-Everything all right?

-It's too warm for Carrie outside.

-Not long now, eh?

-What?

-The baby.

-They're usually about fifty centimetres, I've heard.

Oh, I see. Not long. Very good.

-Justine's been really excited, haven't you, Justine?

-Ecstatic.

Did you know one baby can create more washing than ten adults?

WHISPERS: Baby. Baby. Baby. Baby.

A-A-A-Aaah!

Would you just stop talking about the stupid baby?!

I'm sick of baby, baby, baby!

You were excited about the baby.

-If you're going to keep saying that word, go away!

-What, baby?

Your dad and Carrie are really happy you're going home with them.

Yeah, so I can help them look after the ba...the you know what.

-I didn't mean that, I...

-Get lost.

It might be fun, having a sister or brother.

Well, you'll never know, will you?

Wrong. Jake's going to be my foster brother. It's official. Elaine said.

Isn't that fantastic? They seem so cool. She'll be so happy.

This is supposed to be MY party!

He'll be OK.

He's still a champion. And no-one can take that away from him.

Grandpa's tired. He wants to go back.

-What is going on here?

-What?

I just saw you and him playing tonsil tennis!

-Keep your voice down!

-I'll shout as loud as I want, dad-snatcher!

-Tracy...

-You're supposed to find me parents, not yourself a boyfriend!

You're gonna have to choose - me or her!

-Tracy, what are you talking about?

-You were going to foster Tracy?

-Tracy, you and I need to chat.

-Without even telling me?

I was going to tell you.

OK, no fighting over me! Only one of you can foster me.

Tom, will you give up Elaine?

Tracy, I have no intention of fostering anyone.

I'm sorry.

I guess you won me, then.

You could have pretended you wanted her, just until I left.

KNOCK ON DOOR Go away.

Come to gloat?

No.

I wish Tom WAS fostering you.

You deserve someone nice.

I've been zapped onto a planet where the Justinians are friendly.

Stop it! Why can't you be friends with me?!

-You never said you wanted to!

-If I did, you'd be nasty!

No, I wouldn't!

See? We even fight when we're being nice.

Maybe it was just a bad habit, us being mean.

Habits can be broken.

Euergh! That was spooky!

I hate this!

-You don't know how lucky you are.

-Yeah, wish I had wheels.

Quit moping! You've got trophies!

I'll polish them up, and you can remember when you were a champion.

You can't be fastest forever!

Fine, be like that!

Wait!

Come on! Faster, faster! Speed it up!

-We're going as fast as we can!

-Stop!

-That was two seconds faster!

-Again!

-Give us a break!

You want to exercise your puny muscles. Put your backs into it!

Who says I'm not the fastest grandpa in the country?

Pick a card.

-Nine of hearts.

-Yeah!

-Huh?

-You got it.

Yes! I got it!

-I've got the power!

-Are you mad at me?

You take me for granted.

But I'm a glutton for punishment.

Your dad and I were thoughtless, going on about the baby.

-For the rest of the day, there is no baby.

-Ow!

Obviously, someone doesn't... Ow!

..agree with us! Feel.

Wow!

-What do you call this?!

-Well done.

Well done? I could write me name with that!

It's all right, the cavalry's here!

-Yummy.

-Marco, you're magic.

-Yuck.

-Planet gross.

You know, I wouldn't have minded you being my sister.

Just as well I'm staying. Someone's got to look after this lot.

# I can make my world come true All my dreams will see me through

-# And the fight won't get me down

-No! No!

# My dreams will turn things All around

# With a smile upon my face I can see a better place

-# It doesn't matter What may come my way...

-No! No!

# Believe me now I will win some day. #