Frankelainestein 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. #

Must be an easier way to earn pocket money!

Mike! The new girl's here!

TELEPHONE RINGS

Coming.

Hello?

Yes.

I tried... >

Yes.

Oh!

Don't worry, Elaine. We'll help you.

For a small fee.

Elaine, you OK? Thank you. Oh, dear.

-Hi. I'm Layla.

-I'm Alice.

-You two will be sharing a room.

Oh, good. My crystal says you're really nice.

I am going to like it here.

I can feel really positive vibes!

-What's up, Marco?

-Someone nicked your spaceship?

It's Mother's Day tomorrow.

-I know. But at least you've got us.

-Thanks, but I need a mum.

-Me, too.

-No, I really need a mum.

-"A Mother's Day special.

"A free plant for every mum who visits our shop." You want a plant?

"..and a free inflatable alien for any child with her".

-I've wanted an alien for ages.

-Can't Mrs Boxer take you?

No, she's looking for the Loch Ness monster.

I'll have to forget it. Mums don't exactly grow on trees.

So, what did you think of Elaine?

My crystal says she's really nice.

Really? We all think she's a pain!

Maybe it just needs polishing.

Guess what? I've got a really wobbly tooth.

-Do you think my tooth fairy will find me now I've moved?

-Don't worry.

-Mike always gives us a pound.

-That's really nice of him,

but I'm not sure Willow Heather would like that.

Chocolate biscuit? Oh, lovely. Um...

what have I forgotten?

Oh, my! I've lost the new girl!

Chill out. She's with Mike.

You really need help, Elaine.

I know. Everything seems to be getting on top of me.

I'm on a roller coaster of mayhem and disaster.

-Even simple things go pear-shaped...

-Elaine!

Get a grip and sort your life out, before you completely crack up!

Elaine, stop moaning and sort yourself out!

You're right. I have to do something.

-Thank you, Justine. I'm going to change my life.

-Go for it!

Say goodbye to the old Elaine and hello to the ne...

Where's my coat?

Good morning.

Marco.

Wake up.

-HE SCREAMS

-Don't panic, it's us.

-Happy Mother's Day.

-Today is your lucky day.

-Which mum d'you want?

-Don't choose him. He's got a big bum.

-I

-don't have hairy legs.

-Choose me, and get a supply of chocolate cakes.

-It's up to you.

Pick your mum, and get your alien.

-I can't remember what my mum looks like.

-We're better than nothing.

-OK.

You're too small.

Your clothes are horrible.

You're too scary.

-It'll have to be you. Even though you need a shave.

-Yes! Oh, yes!

Well, he didn't choose you lot, did he?

-This mirror will balance out the Yin and the Yang.

-Oh, is that good?

-Very.

Now let's put the tooth in.

Oh, no, don't put it there! It's really bad feng shui!

Can we put it right in the middle, so the energy flows smoothly around it?

I want everything to be perfect.

Oi! New girl!

Hi, I'm Alice.

What's that pile of junk?

A fairy palace.

-Oh, great. Another weirdo.

-Pardon?

-Only babies believe in rubbish like that.

-Don't be so mean, Roxy.

Oooh, I'm scared.

Don't set the fairies on me! They might bite my kneecaps!

Don't worry about her.

She's all right.

She seems quite nice, really. Maybe she just needs her aura cleansed.

TELEPHONE RINGS

Quick, hide!

Go under the stairs! Go, go, go!

Elaine Boyack.

It's sorted. Goodbye.

-Is that Elaine?

-Nah...

It can't be.

-Good morning, everyone!

-Elaine?!

-The new, improved Elaine.

-You look...fantastic!

Well, thank you. After speaking to Justine,

I saw a life coach, which will benefit us all.

Now, as it's Mother's Day, inevitably a difficult day for children in care,

I've prepared a few treats.

Enjoy.

-Mmm, my favourite!

-Mine too!

-Hey, Alice, no fairy cakes.

-Nice one, Justine!

-Thanks. I'm a miracle worker. I've transformed her.

-It'll end in tears.

I don't know if this is such a good idea. I don't feel very...mumsy.

But, Bouncer, you promised.

OK, but you lot got to stay outside. And no peeping.

Mum's the word...Mum!

-And no taking the mickey.

-HE BREATHES DEEPLY

Listen carefully. I've some changes to announce.

-Firstly, I'm introducing compulsory fitness sessions.

-Cool!

-Compulsory?

In your dreams!

-A healthy body makes a healthy mind.

-She'll have to catch me first.

Thank you.

And secondly, I shall be inspecting your bedrooms this afternoon.

Cluttered, untidy rooms reflect cluttered, untidy lives.

Unfortunately, pocket money will have to be withheld

until the right attitude is attained.

What?

Thank you.

There you are, sir.

Can I have an alien, please?

Not you again!

Look, I told you yesterday.

It's a Mother's Day promotion. For that, you need to bring your mother.

But I have.

Well, hello.

-How about a nice romantic dinner, sweetheart?

-I'm on a diet.

-I know a place where they do great salads.

-I'm allergic to lettuce.

One leaf and I go all puffy, like a big puffy puffball...

It's not a pretty sight, really.

-And then there's the 50% chance of me exploding.

-You're funny, too.

I like that in a woman.

You wouldn't like my little monkeys. They come with me wherever I go.

-Mummy, we're hungry.

-Can we have some crisps?

-Please...Mummy?

-No!

-What lovely children! Go on, give us your number.

-We must be leaving now.

Don't be shy. I think you're a lovely lady.

Get off!

-IN HIGH-PITCHED VOICE:

-Get off.

-You're not a woman!

-I don't have time for silly games!

-Wait! Please don't be angry.

-He's only dressed up because I haven't got a mum.

-What do you mean?

-We live in a care home.

-Oh, I see.

Well, you should've just told me in the first place.

What?

Can I still have the alien?

Go on, then.

Thanks!

We don't have mums either.

Yes!

Neither do I.

Uh...

I'll have a potted plant, though, if it's all the same.

Thanks, sweetheart!

Recycle...rubbish... recycle...don't need.

-This is so empowering, isn't it, Alice?

-Um, yes.

-Clearing out unnecessary baggage.

-You're the only unnecessary baggage!

How extremely immature.

-You don't mind me inspecting your room first, do you, Alice?

-No.

-Whoa!

-This is well spooky.

-Where is everything?

-And everyone?

I think I might know where they've gone.

-ELECTRONIC VOICE:

-Take me to your leader, Marco.

This is all your fault, Justine Littlewood.

-What have I done now?

-The new Elaine threw away Alice's fairy palace.

Look, I don't want any fuss.

It's OK. Here, look, I managed to save my tooth.

Oh, no. I've created a monster.

-<

-Elaine!

Now, doesn't this look better, more efficient and smoother-running?

It's called streamlining.

No, it isn't.

It's messing with people's dreams. This is Alice's fairy palace.

You threw it out while you were clearing out the clutter.

The old Elaine might have been a total muppet,

but she'd never do something like that.

There you go, Alice.

Thanks, Elaine. Thanks, Justine.

Good as new.

Oh, dear.

Don't worry, I'll do that.

-Shall I be Mum? Would you like a cup of tea, Elaine?

-Yes, please.

Bouncer, you can stop now. Please?

-Elaine!

-ALL: Elaine!

-Elaine.

-Sorry.

# 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. #