It's not like it was in juniors any more. Things are complicated.
Emily said that I can't be friends with you both.
What are you doing?
I'm asking the council for a memorial for the witches of Juniper.
Argh!
We had an incident today during the field trip.
Miss Murphy's written to Mum and Dad.
She wants Addie to go to a specialist school.
Well, no-one knows what happened to Margaret Fraser.
What's that? Her diary.
Perhaps you can solve the mystery.
What mystery?
"Maggie's diary, 6th July, 1597.
"We started to hear strange things from the next village.
"They said women were being arrested,
"taken away without warning.
"Anyone who was 'different' was a target.
"My sister, Elinor, wants to pretend it's not happening.
"She's only interested in playing the perfect lady.
"But I cannot stand by.
"Something must be done."
Addie!
To be continued...
So, I've just had a call from the Chairman of Juniper Council.
What have we done now?
Well, apparently,
Addie has applied for a memorial to the witches of Juniper!
Did you?
Yes. Since when have you been interested in witches?
I thought it was sharks. I was happy with sharks.
Well, we're just... We're doing...
We're doing witches at school.
Well, they want you to present your case...tonight.
Tonight?
Oh, that's... That's OK, I'll take her, Mum.
If that's meant to reassure me...
Mother, I'll be on my best behaviour.
Look, Addie, the council are a very...particular bunch.
Do you really want to do this?
No.
But I think I sort of have to.
You're right, Jenna, it's completely embarrassing.
I'd be mortified if someone had seen me freak out like that.
SCHOOL BELL RINGS
You all right?
Fine, how are you?
No, no, I mean, are you OK with them talking about you like that?
Oh. Well, I suppose it means I'm the most interesting thing
they have to talk about, which is kind of sad...for them.
I can handle them if you want.
They think it's OK to be rude because I'm autistic.
Because you're artistic?
Autistic, not artistic.
I can't draw to save my life. THEY CHUCKLE
Autistic.
OK, um, so what's that like?
I'm not really in a teaching mood.
Hey, Audrey, if she ever goes crazy again you can come sit with us.
You know, you shouldn't use words you don't understand.
In fact, you shouldn't use that word at all.
Adeline, can we end the conversation, please?
"By the pricking of my thumbs,
"something wicked this way comes".
Who can tell me where that is from?
It's Macbeth. It's the one with the witches.
Addie loves witches.
My drama group will be taking on Macbeth this term.
Please do sign up, it's going to be fun.
We should totally do that.
It's how all the big actors get started out.
I think drama is a bit childish.
Oh. Right. Yeah.
Walk! Don't run, please!
Sorry, Miss.
I know rules are difficult for children with your condition,
but they are there to keep us all safe.
I can discuss it with your mum and dad when they come in.
They're coming in?
I sent a letter,
with Keedie.
I trust they got it?
Oh. Um.
No, yes, yes, I'm... I'm sure she meant to, yeah.
Don't look so worried!
I just want to make sure you get the attention you deserve, Adeline.
Make sure they call me.
Ah! The great public speaker has arrived.
Churchill, Kennedy, Maya Angelou
and now Addie Darrow.
Thanks, Mr Allison.
This looks great.
FEIGNS GRUNTING Ooh!
And very heavy.
So you're writing a speech?
No, I'm asking for a memorial for the women who were
accused of witchcraft. That's so cool.
I doubt the council will go for it.
Why would they say no?
How long have you lived in Juniper, Audrey?
About five minutes.
Well, there's a few things I think you should know.
The whole town has been run by these families for centuries.
That is Mrs Ross.
She runs the post office and opens other people's mail.
That is Pamela Parks, Emily's mum.
She likes selling "perfect" properties to "perfect" people.
Mr Laird has an ongoing problem with cows.
And then there's Mr Macintosh.
If you like rules and regulations, he's your man.
All the councillors love Juniper.
They don't like change.
And they don't like different.
They sound like exactly the sort of people who need a witch memorial.
So, what are you going to say?
Come on, pretend that I'm the council.
OK, OK, um...
Hello, everybody.
Good evening.
Thank you for coming to my... AUDREY SNICKERS
Ah, I've only just started!
You were so fired up in the woods yesterday.
That's the way to sell a witch memorial.
So, be yourself is a very nice concept,
but it's not really my sort of...
OK, I've got an idea. Come on.
HELLO! JUNIPER BUSYBODIES, GIVE ADDIE HER MEMORIAL!
MAGGIE CHUCKLES
Go on! Try it.
MORE MEEKLY: Hello...
LISTEN TO THOSE OF US BORN IN THIS CENTURY!
WE MATTER!
BOTH: Woo!
Listen to us!
Woo! Woo!
Feels good, right?!
Do you do this a lot?
It started when my mum and dad split.
I had all this stuff built up inside.
Screaming helped. TWIG SNAPS
Someone's coming.
It's just kids.
Ah!
Ah, not just any kid!
Hello!
Guys, this is my sister, Addie.
Want to be careful, shouting like that.
Mrs Jensen's on patrol.
Yeah, she owns these woods.
She doesn't own them.
SHOUTS: We have as much right to be here as she does!
OTHERS: Woo!
Hey, you want to see something cool?
People say a witch made this mark.
It's a spell,
curse maybe.
Very powerful.
Dangerous.
Stop being ridiculous.
I'm sorry.
Your new friends are nice.
Yeah, they're brilliant.
They go to the college, but they do the fashion module at school.
Do they know you're autistic?
It hasn't come up.
But you said we should always be open about it.
Tell Mum I'm going to be late.
Going to hang for a bit.
I'm fine.
Really.
OK. I'll meet you right here and we can go in together.
Oh, and don't forget...
BOTH: We matter!
You're much better at this than your sister.
So...
..there's a meeting tonight, at the village hall.
It's about...
That turnip head who keeps running 'round the village,
scaring everyone silly.
His name's Adam Quinn.
He's a witch hunter.
He's a chancer.
I heard him tell Mrs Ross that...
IN MOCKING VOICE: ..he could smell evil hanging over the village.
I said, "No, that's just Mr Norris' meat counter,
"he don't use enough salt".
Will you go, to the meeting?
Of course.
They say that those that don't go have got something to hide.
Ah!
You know if you brushed more often this wouldn't happen.
I just hate the feel of the bristles.
RECORD TONE Hi, everyone.
Welcome back to my channel.
This is my sister, Addie.
Say hello, then.
Hello.
Addie's got a big meeting tonight, so I'm giving her a makeover.
Are they more likely to listen to me if I have eye shadow on?
Something you should know about my sister is that she's autistic.
Which means that the meeting tonight is going to be pretty challenging.
Addie, do you maybe want to tell the viewers
what it's like to be autistic?
Um, no, not really.
Addie was just telling me
that she doesn't like the feeling of having her hair brushed.
That's an autistic thing, isn't it?
Well, it's a me thing, definitely.
But make-up brushes are OK?
Oh, well, if it means I can have some of the shiny stuff then, yeah.
This "stuff" is expensive, but a little goes a long way.
Do you think everything's OK with Keedie?
I'm going to have to cut that out.
OK, just focus on what we're doing.
It's just she hasn't told any of her new friends she's autistic.
She's fine, she's my twin. PAUSES RECORDING
I would know.
OK? You worry about her too much.
Look up.
It's just, Audrey said to be yourself.
But... But Keedie's not.
And you're not.
What do you mean?
It's when you talk to the camera, you sound like a different person.
It's still me.
It's just...a different part of me.
People like things to be perfect,
so I just sort of...hide the other stuff.
RECORD TONE
Addie looks like she's made an effort,
and that says she means business.
Let me know what you think in the comments below.
KNOCK AT DOOR Knock, knock!
Wow, Addie, you look...
..very smart.
Dad!? Filming!
All right, I'm told.
Has your mother seen this?
Now, correct me if I'm wrong,
but you girls told me that Addie's first day went, and I quote, "fine".
I know, but...
At no point did anyone mention a meltdown, running away,
talking back to the teacher...
I didn't talk back, so...
Keedie, get in here!
How do you do that?!
Now, I know Addie would not hide something like this from me.
So...
..who would like to explain first?
OK, how about Ms Murphy is a bully,
and this letter isn't worth the paper it's written on?
DAD: Now, watch it, Keeds.
She didn't give Addie a chance.
We just thought if she had a bit more time to settle in...
Look, I am really sorry and everything,
but we really need to get to the council meeting.
No-one is leaving this house tonight.
Mum!
I've done her entire face!
Yeah, and you've done a lovely job but...
I have to do this.
Addie, you don't have to do anything.
I do.
You weren't there in the woods,
hearing what was done to those women.
Everyone's acting like it was this meaningless thing.
Very sad, but long ago.
Imagine if someone had done that to one of us,
and then got away with it.
I have to try.
I can't believe you talked me into going to this meeting.
Something bad is happening, Elinor.
Look around,
people are smiling wrong...
I don't understand how you can smile wrong.
..and talking too loudly...
..saying things that they don't really mean.
Good evening, Ms Elinor.
Such a terrible business.
Your dear councillors have it in hand.
Evil shall not prevail in Juniper.
Indeed, Mrs Ross, indeed.
Send my regards to your dear mother and father.
Um, they are not here, I notice.
Well, my mother is caring for her sick aunt
and our father is at court.
So, Margaret and I are representing the family.
Come on, we'll be late.
Oh, I actually lied about the starting time of the meeting,
so we'd be early for once. DAD CHUCKLES
How remarkably forward thinking of you, Adeline.
I'm just going to wait here for Audrey.
She said she'd meet me here.
Right here.
Still haven't unpacked?
Sorry, nagging mum.
But if you want me to give you a hand?
PHONE BUZZES
It's Dad.
Tell him you're busy.
Council meeting starts in a minute, right?
Kind of want to talk to him.
Mum? Seriously.
Hey, Dad...
BANGS LOUDLY
Agenda Item 4395.
Mr Laird, you have something to contribute?
I'm afraid it's the cows again, Chairman.
I've tried everything.
I go to bed every night, and in the morning,
the field is full of cows again.
I caught one of 'em looking in on me having my breakfast this morning!
LIGHT CHUCKLING I can hear mooing.
They're at it again!
Any other general points before we get on to the presentations?
Chairman, there needs to be a curfew on youths in the woods.
"Youths". SHE CHUCKLES
They litter. They loiter.
They use foul language.
This is ridiculous.
Keedie Darrow, have something to add?
No.
CLEARS THROAT This is my first council meeting...
They have been happening every Thursday for the...
Last 400 years.
We... We... We did briefly stop for the Civil War.
It's just the stuff that you're talking about feels...kind of small.
And my sister has this amazing, big idea and I think you should hear it.
Miriam,
we will look into sign posting around the entrance to the woods.
The council calls Ms Adeline Darrow.
LIGHT APPLAUSE
Well, where is she?
Babe, it's time.
Audrey's not here.
They're waiting.
Come on.
Ms Darrow, you have the floor.
Make them see.
OK, um.
Hello, everyone.
Hello!
Hello.
Um, so, some of you might not know this.
Um, it... It's quite, ah, interesting.
Well, it's not interesting, it's quite horrible, really...
Oh, speak up, girl.
What's she trying to say?
More witches were, um,
executed in this village than in any other place in the country.
She sounds really flat?
She's masking.
She's hiding herself.
And um, I... I thought that... Well, I knew that we should,
um, that we should do something about it...
And you've got a time machine, have you?
LAUGHTER
No, um...
I just... I thought we should say sorry.
I've done nothing wrong!
Well, the... These women, they were...
They were accused by their neighbours and then,
and then killed,
just for being different.
For not fitting in.
For saying the wrong thing.
I saw Liz Dryden looking over at my brother's farm,
last summer,
just before his prize cow fell dead.
MURMURING
Who's Liz Dryden?
She's a healer.
Lives on the edge of the woods.
She's always been a strange one.
She's a witch!
She is not!
Miss Fraser...
Let her speak.
The witch hunter...
She's just a silly girl, Quinn.
She knows nothing of these dark matters.
Times are hard,
but are we really going to blame a defenceless old woman?
Our troubles are not the fault of witches, but of men.
Men like him,
who spread fear because it suits them for us to be afraid.
Sit down, Margaret.
I don't want you to be afraid.
I want you to be free.
Free from the corruption that harms your livestock,
that poisons your water.
That blights your crops and makes your children sick.
This is not a change in the weather, or bad luck,
or the will of Mother Nature.
It's witchcraft.
Anyone with any information is to report to me at the jailhouse.
Evil shall not prevail in Juniper.
APPLAUSE
Hear, hear. Well said.
CLEARS THROAT Um...
..and, um, that is why I wa...
..I want Juniper to, um, put up this memorial.
Thank you for listening.
It's the end.
Woo!
Well, thank you, Adeline, for that far-reaching
and somewhat gruesome presentation.
Councillors, any...
..thoughts?
Where would we find money for a witch memorial?
And why would we want one?
Juniper is a nice place.
But this is our history.
I mean, we have a plaque to Bonnie Prince Charlie
because he may have ridden through the village once.
He absolutely did ride through here!
Yes.
All those in favour of a memorial to the witches of Juniper.
No, no, only council members have voting rights.
All against?
Well, that's nice and clear, isn't it?
I'm sorry, Ms Darrow.
It's nice to see a young person so politically engaged,
but Juniper has no need of a witch memorial at this time.
Motion denied.
BANGS GAVEL TWICE
Such a strange family.
Although their house is quite desirable.
Well...
Addie, look! This'll cheer you up.
Our video's had nearly 10,000 views.
Oh, you uploaded it? Let me see that.
It's not a big deal, Keedie.
"Giving My Autistic Sister A Makeover".
You're trying to make her talk about being autistic on camera?!
That's so gross.
My subscribers want to get to know Addie.
And you!
We're not background extras in your pretend little life!
She loved doing the video.
And she looked amazing.
She's got it mild, Keeds.
Like you.
It seems "mild" to you, Nina,
because we make it so, at great personal cost.
Take it down!
I won't.
What now? Keeds?
Addie.
Oh...
The gentleman from the museum gave me this earlier.
All all right?
Oh, Mr Paterson's broken my jar that I found.
Oh.
But he's found a key inside it.
Oh.
Well, that's all right, then.
Look, babe, um,
we don't want another Battle of Killiecrankie, do we?
No.
Best stick to sharks, yeah?
Let the witches go.
"I thought it would inspire you
"to find out what really happened to Margaret Fraser."
Did you speak?
I did not. I...
I could have sworn someone called my name.