Moving On/The Wedding 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

# Believe me now I will win some day. #

Bored, bored, bored...

I'm sure Lol will be really pleased to know how excited you are

-about his party.

-This is the millionth leaving party I've been to

and they're all the same. Elaine will make some boring speech,

I'll eat too much cake and go to bed feeling sick.

-Come on, Tracy, it's not all doom and gloom.

-If you say so.

-Right, close your eyes.

-Why?

-I want to make a wish,

and there's more chance of it working if we've got our eyes shut.

I wish something really cool would happen this weekend,

maybe involving J-Lo wanting me to support her on a worldwide tour.

But I realise that might be pushing it. OK, open your eyes.

-How did you do that?

-Hi, Tracy.

Sorry, J-Lo's not been in touch,

but we're planning a picnic in the park tomorrow. Fancy coming?

-When you say "we", do you mean you and Gary?

-Of course.

Thanks, but no, thanks.

Give me strength!

What exactly is it you want, Tracy?

WHISTLES

Um... C-Can I just say that life in Elm Tree House without Lol

is going to be like Marks without Spencer, Rolls without...

-Ham?

-Royce.

Steady on! I think what Elaine is trying to say

is, Lol, we're all going to miss you, so good luck and...

Let's get this party started!

Let's get this party started - good idea.

Presenting the amazing, the incredible, the miraculous fortune teller...

Madame Alicio!

LAUGHTER

Isn't that just the goldfish bowl turned upside down?

-Where's Charles and Camilla?

-In the sink - they're fine.

Who will be first to cross Madame Alicio's palm with silver?

Come on, it's my party, I must be entitled to a freebie.

OK, then.

Your path is very clear.

-I see you leaving on a long journey.

-Well, duh!

You may leave many friends behind, but your future is a happy one.

I haven't got any silver, but I'll give you a wine gum.

-Oh, OK, as long as it's a red one.

-Oh, this is pathetic.

Ah...

The fogs of the future are slowly...clearing.

-They are?

-Your years are unfolding in front of me.

Yes, I can see something.

You're surrounded by love,

wisdom,

youth and...

and...

a dog.

Yeah, like that's really gonna happen.

OK, Beaker next!

If you don't see me in a Beverly Hills mansion, you are rubbish.

What?

What?

I don't understand,

I...can't see anything.

You must be able to see something. A Jacuzzi or a private jet.

No, it's all cloudy and...murky.

Tracy, I can tell you exactly where you're gonna be this time next year.

You'll be 16 and off to the halfway house, like me.

You're up a bit late, aren't you?

You all right, kiddo?

Fine.

Do you wanna talk?

A trouble shared is worth two in the bush,

or is it something about cooks? I'm not sure.

I do know that a stitch in time stops your trousers falling down.

How long have I been here, Mike?

Six years, on and off.

Not much has changed, has it?

I'm still here, and you're still trying to cheer me up.

You're still rubbish at it.

I can't believe I'm leaving here next year.

What am I going to do?

My destiny's all dark and murky.

All I've got to look forward to is the halfway house.

Not much of a future, is it?

You know, Cam's never let you down.

That's not an option any more.

Let me tell you a story about me when I was about your age.

My father, who I adored,

walked out on us. ..I know, I know.

but there is a point to this story, OK?

I swore that I would never forgive him,

so for ten years I had no contact.

Then one day I decided to meet him,

you know, just tell him what I thought of him.

And you know what I discovered?

He still loved me.

And I still loved him.

It was just my mum he didn't love.

And your point is?

I wasted ten years' of time with my father

because I'd made up my mind to be stubborn.

But you know the great thing about the future?

It's dead easy to change if you want to.

-Say that again.

-I've said it twice, how many more times?

Just once more, please, I still can't believe what I'm hearing.

I would like to come on a picnic with you and Gary.

Fantastic!

So shall we make it next weekend?

-No, today.

-Why? What's the rush?

I don't want you changing your mind. Be ready at two.

This looks like a nice spot.

It's great, if it's OK with Tracy. ..Is this all right with you, Tracy?

-Fine.

-We can go closer to the duck pond if you want.

-No, this is OK.

-We don't have to sit here if you don't want to.

-Gary, you're trying too hard.

I reckon...if everything goes all right today, Tracy Beaker'll be out of here.

Yeah.

It seems like everyone's leaving except me.

-It won't be the same without you, mate.

-It's not goodbye, Wolfie.

I demand you come and visit me once a week.

We've got some serious fishing to do, mate.

They've been gone for over three hours, that's got to be a good sign.

Yeah, or Gary's ended up in casualty.

Ah...

-Oh, no!

-What is it?

I've forgotten the knives and forks.

Which is fine, actually, because I've forgotten the food as well.

Honestly!

Last week she went shopping and forgot where she parked the car,

spent an hour looking for it, then realised she hadn't even taken it!

I remember we bought this oven - she used up a whole box of matches

trying to light it, and then she remembered it was electric.

-You didn't!

-Afraid so.

-Oh, no!

-What?

-The tea leaves say that today's going to be a disaster for Tracy.

-Good.

You don't mean that. You know you want everything to go OK.

Oh, go stick your head down the toilet!

Ow!

-Are you all right?

-Yes!

-They're back!

-Please let it have gone all right!

Oh, look, here she is.

-Well?

-I had a great time.

-You did?

-Don't sound so surprised - Gary is a really nice bloke.

-I can't understand why you lot were so horrible to him.

-Us?!

Mike, I won't need any dinner.

We had such a great time, they're taking me out for a posh meal.

Disaster for Tracy, then, was it?

It looks like you got it wrong again, Madame Mumbo Jumbo.

The tea leaves are never wrong, Roxy.

-How do I look?

-Great! So spill the beans.

-What changed your mind?

-I realised how important it is to be mature about this.

Gary's just a boyfriend - it's mine and Cam's relationship that's important.

Now, enjoy your cheese on toast or whatever Bouncer's cooking for dinner, and don't wait up.

TRACY BURPS

-Oh, I'm sorry!

-I've never seen someone eat so much in one sitting.

Dumping Ground pancake-eating champion three years running.

And lunch was a bit thin on the ground.

Well, I think it's been a lovely day, and I would like to propose a toast.

May we always be as happy as this.

To the three of us.

Well, until he dumps you and runs off with your best friend.

That's not gonna happen, Tracy.

Oh, yeah, I forgot.

Cam doesn't have any friends!

Oh...I was only joking.

Actually, Tracy,

Gary's not gonna be my boyfriend any more.

Have I put my foot in it?

No, he's not gonna be my boyfriend because...

he's asked me to marry him.

And I've said yes.

Well, say something.

Oh, losers!

I take it this means she doesn't want to be bridesmaid.

What's the difference between Justine Littlewood and a bucket of slugs?

The bucket!

I've never been to a wedding before.

Which one will go best with my suit?

You do realise you're not the bridesmaid, don't you?

I got this for Cam's wedding. What do you think?

I thought the bride was the one who wore white.

I'm dressing like a druid, in case Cam decides on a pagan ceremony.

I don't think they do pagan down the town hall.

I know exactly what I'm going to wear.

I'm going to be a vision in velvet.

Better than a nightmare in nylon.

Ah, so much joy...so much happiness.

The gods of love will be smiling down on us all.

You really need to get out more.

That'll be nice! Where shall we go?

Hide your invites, here comes Beaker!

-What's going on?

-This and that.

-Nothing, really.

-We certainly weren't talking about Cam's wedding.

Sorry, we didn't want to upset you.

Why should I be upset? I'm not interested in their wedding.

It's gonna be totally dull and boring, anyway.

Yeah? Yeah, that's great, thanks.

Well, that's the DJ booked - we're sorted. Unless of course you decide

-to chuck me in and run off with Brad Pitt.

-That'd be nice.

Tell me if you're gonna, cos I'll have to cancel the sausage rolls.

-Sorry?

-You're miles away.

Look, I'm sorry, I just can't stop thinking about Tracy.

It just doesn't seem right getting married when she's not there.

Well, what can we do, cancel it?

-Would you mind?

-Yeah!

-Is that what you want?

-No, of course not.

But someone needs to find out what her problem is.

I mean, I've tried.

Mike's tried, Elaine's tried...

Me?

She'll slam the door in my face.

You'll think of something.

-They want to see me!

-Who does?

SpaceNut Comics! I sent them some cartoons and they loved them.

-They want to see me today.

-That's brilliant news.

You'll knock 'em dead.

Will you, er... Will you come with me?

I don't really want to go by myself.

Why not?

Er...I get self-conscious around people.

-Since when?

-I mean, new people.

They make me nervous.

Isn't that a bit like someone taking their mum on a date?

You can just wait in the park across the road.

Please, it'd make me feel a lot better.

OK, but I don't know what you're worrying about,

they're just normal people.

Hi, Tracy.

-Why are you here?

-I wanted to talk to you, and this was the only way I wouldn't get a face full of door.

You got my friend to set me up?! Ooh, smart move(!)

Please, Tracy, for Cam's sake.

It's breaking her heart that you're not coming to the wedding.

It's not gonna be the same without you, for either of us.

-I'm not exactly over the moon about it.

-Then why are you being like this?

We were getting on so well.

-Why does us getting married have to change anything?

-Because it will!

Why? Talk to me, because this just isn't making any sense.

Look, I don't want to talk to you!

I don't want to come to your stupid wedding!

I don't want anything to do with you! Just get knotted!

Ugh! Who does Gary think he is?! "Talk to me..."

I've reduced social workers to tears - he's not gonna break me!

-I'm sure he was only trying to help.

-Whose side are you on?

And you! You tried to set me up!

Those lies about SpaceNut Comics wanting an interview with you!

That was all true, except they want to see me on Monday.

-He was only doing his best!

-You were in on this as well?!

Cam's really unhappy, and so are you, but you won't tell anyone why.

So you thought I'd tell Gary? Great friends you turned out to be.

Don't you all look smart!

Anyone fancy a kick about?

No, you'll ruin my clothes!

Give me that ball!

-Just give me that ball!

-Why is nobody listening?! I've no control!

What? It's no biggie. You go to Cam and what's-his-face's wedding.

-I'll see you when you get back.

-Right, everybody, come on, let's go!

We don't want to be late.

It's a very special day. Come on now! Chop-chop!

See ya.

Hey, kiddo...

-Are you all right?

-Couldn't be better.

What's that behind your ear?

Don't move! There's another one!

Wow. If I was eight, I'd find that really exciting.

Are you sure you don't want to come?

It's not too late for you to change your mind.

Tell you what, we'll toss a coin -

heads, I stay here or tails, I stay here.

Oh, tails, so close.

OK... We'll see you when we get back, OK?

HORN BLARES

CARNIVAL MUSIC PLAYS

-Fancy some company?

-What are you doing here?

-You'll miss the wedding.

-We're young. There'll be other weddings.

Besides, despite what you think, we are your friends,

and friends stick together.

-Doesn't she look lovely?!

-I LOVE your outfit!

-You look so pretty.

-Ah...

She didn't change her mind, then?

-I'm afraid not.

-We tried our best, I'm sorry.

Chin up, love, everything's gonna be OK.

Yeah, of course it is.

Come on, then, let's get this show on the road.

Right, I'm fed up of moping around!

Let's swap all the sugar and salt, put Clingfilm over the staff toilets

and booby-trap the office!

-that's more fun than a stupid wedding.

-Weddings are for idiots.

-It'll never last, anyway.

-Cam must be crackers marrying that loser.

Oi, Cam's not crackers!

And Gary's not a loser.

He's all right.

If that's what you think, Tracy, what's your problem?

-Isn't it obvious?

-No!

-What do most married couples do?

-Row?

-Buy matching jumpers?

They have babies.

So?

They're bound to have a baby, then it's "bye-bye, Tracy."

Tracy, you idiot. Cam wouldn't do that to you.

-You don't know that.

-Yes, I do.

-She loves you.

-And only a nutter would throw that away.

Now before I pronounce you man and wife, it's my duty to ask

if there's anyone here that has any objections to this marriage,

then please speak now...

Stop the wedding!

-She's gone too far this time.

-Oh, Tracy, don't do this.

It's OK, I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss the "I do's".

-Pardon?

-It's the most important part of getting married, isn't it?

Does that mean you want Gary and me to get married?

I do.

And I do.

And I do, too.

I now pronounce you man and wife.

Though, who I just married to who, I don't know.

The food table is now open!

-One at a time, please!

-You'd better get in there before it all goes.

Get in the middle of that frenzy? I might get mistaken for food.

Thank you, Tracy. It would never have been the same without you.

-Sorry I've been such a nightmare.

-It doesn't matter, you're here now.

Listen, Tracy, Gary and I have been talking, and all things considered,

we've decided that now's probably not the right time to foster you.

Fine. It probably wouldn't fit in to my plans anyway.

-Lots to do, you know - busy, busy, busy.

-Tracy...

I hope you two are happy together.

Tracy...we don't want to foster you because we want to adopt you.

Adopt me?

Yeah, we've been talking to Mike,

and we've got to sort out a few minor problems, but it should be fine.

So, what do you say?

Well...I never thought I'd see the day.

Tracy Beaker speechless...

Where's my camera?

Oh, I'll take that as a yes, then.

# You've got to press it on you

# You'll just be thinking That's what you do, baby... #

They're adopting you, that's great!

-Isn't it?

-No.

It's fantastic.

I'm really happy for you, Tracy.

Well, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you two

pointing out how stupid I was being. Thank you!

Right, gotta get back and pack.

-You're not leaving right away, are you?

-No.

But there's a honeymoon. Two weeks of sun and shopping. Can't wait!

# You're beautiful

# You're beautiful... #

Come on, we've got a plane to catch.

You can't come with us, Tracy.

-Why not?

-It's our honeymoon?

Besides, this is probably be the last bit of peace I'll get

-for the next 20 years.

-So you're leaving me for another two weeks? Great.

Tracy, do what your mum and dad say.

All right, then.

We'll be back before you know it.

# Yes, you caught my eye

# As I walked on by... #

-I didn't realise you were leaving today as well.

-A weekend visit.

I figured if you could live with Gary, I should give my dad a chance.

End of an era, eh?

No, the start of a better one.

Now...I know it looks big and scary at first, but it's...

What Elaine the Pain is trying to say is that you need to speak to me.

I can tell you all you need to know about surviving in this place.

Bog off and leave me alone!

I think she's gonna be just fine here.

# I can make my world come true

# All my dreams will see me through

# And the fight won't get me down My dreams will turn things all around

# With a smile upon my face

# I can see a better place Doesn't matter what may come my way

# Believe me now I will win some day.