You're having a party?
Keeds used to bring us here once a week,
after that day at school with Miss Murphy.
There's going to be times when you feel like you're going to shut down.
I do this.
You don't want to be friends with me? I do!
Emily's really nice. She has got so much cool stuff.
Stuff?
You should do a party together.
I'm in if you are?
Your new friends are nice.
Do they know you're autistic?
It hasn't come up.
I found out what happened to Maggie.
She was accused of witchcraft by the sister, Elinor.
What do you think?
It is elegant.
There's no way you did all this?
I happen to be extremely sophisticated.
But you're right.
This is Beth's handiwork.
I chose the jug!
You will try your best tonight, won't you?
I shall be the perfect lady.
Pull yourself together, Elinor.
No flashing lights.
No loud music.
No knee sliding.
No drinks on the dance floor.
No... Fun?
That was a joke.
No jokes.
Got the balloons!
Eight green for Keedie and eight red for Nina.
Are balloons allowed?
Of course!
I'm not a monster.
The council allows up to 15 balloons.
I see you have 16.
So...
..let's lose one.
Oh...!
Sorry. Erm, I just really...love balloons.
Erm...
..I'll keep this one with me.
OK. What was that about?
A balloon popping to me and Keeds is basically like a gunshot.
My dad's like that, too.
Always looking out for me.
Parties are a little bit like a minefield
for autistic people, to be honest.
So why risk this one?
Because Elinor reported Maggie for witchcraft.
Right...
I can't let my sisters fall apart like that.
This party has to be perfect.
LOUD POP
Oh, we...
We might have a slight problemo.
Agh!
Happy birthday to you, too.
Is that mud?
It's a combination of natural soils and spring water.
So, mud.
PHONE PINGS
Just some randoms trying to blag an invitation.
Well, you're not going to let them come, are you?
Addie said the council are really strict with numbers.
Well, that's easy for you to say. You have, like, three friends.
Four. I have four.
THEY LAUGH
Anyway, of course I'm sticking to the numbers.
An exclusive low-key event has a much better ring to it.
Don't you think?
Do you think they'll get on?
My friends and yours?
Sure.
I mean, it's not every day the Darrow twins
throw a joint party, is it?
I can't believe you haven't started getting ready yet.
We've got seven hours.
Exactly!
Sorry, but where are we going to find a sound system
in a tiny little village?
Wait! I have speakers!
Oh. No... No, they're at my dad's.
Nina and Keedie's party is ruined, and it hasn't even started.
Hey, Addie.
It's just a party, right? It's supposed to be fun.
Hi, guys.
What do you want?
Oh, Mrs Ross told me that you were looking for speakers.
Ooh...! Wow.
She really can turn anything into gossip, can't she? Stop.
I have the ones from my karaoke machine. Aw!
We used to do it after school, remember? Every day.
My big number was... Baby Shark?
It actually was.
Anyway, I could bring the speakers to the party...
..if I were invited.
Deal.
I'll ping you the invite now.
Thanks.
You've literally saved the party.
What are friends for?
Come on.
Well, did you get it?
I only got the one, though.
That's all I need.
Mr Macintosh! Have you got a minute?
Greta.
Is it true the Darrow girls are having a party
in the village hall tonight?
Don't worry. I've been very clear about the rules.
That family find rules rather difficult.
The hall was free, and I just thought...
Well, I shouldn't think those girls get much fun.
You know, with their...condition.
I'd keep a close eye if I were you.
Nicest Village competition's tomorrow!
OK, you can look.
Wowzers.
No-one says wowzers.
They do when their girlfriend looks like that.
Oh, lip gloss.
Wowzers.
Is it too much? Should I change?
No, no. It's, erm...
..missing something.
That's your favourite.
Second favourite.
Now, come on.
Let's show them how the Darrow sisters par-tay!
And their dad!
Wait till you see my dance moves.
I can't promise I won't...shoulder shuffle.
DRUM AND BASS MUSIC POUNDS
Mm-hm.
The volume dial...
..must not be turned beyond this marker.
Yes, sir.
OK. You just have to make sure everyone has a ticket
on their phone. The council are really strict with numbers.
No ticket, no entry.
Oh, I don't mean you, Addie.
Oh!
OK.
Erm, also can you be, like, really nice to Jenna, because
well, she's not going to know anyone here?
I will be on my best behaviour.
What's this? To say thank you.
For helping with today and, well, with everything, really.
Drawing pens! I know you said you left yours at your dad's.
So...
Oh, they're perfect. Thank you!
I... I just want everyone to have fun.
Sir, I write to you from the village of Juniper,
not five miles from your parish.
We are in grave danger.
A witch hunter has taken control, and the people are suffering.
Please help us.
Our guests are arriving.
I'll be five minutes.
I think you're ready, my lady.
I've done my best.
Thank you, Beth.
I can tidy up in here.
Let's hope tonight goes as planned.
It will.
I'm sure of it.
You OK?
Nope.
Let's do this.
Last one in is a rotten egg.
Nina! Keedie!
CROWD: Happy birthday!
You both look amazing!
Thank you.
Heather!
Nailed it!
It works, doesn't it?
Excuse me.
Have you seen Keedie Darrow?
It's supposed to be her party.
I heard she skipped town.
Do you think everything's OK?
It's just...they're not talking. Is that OK?
You did great, Addie. It's...
It's a perfect party.
It's perfect.
Ticket.
PHONE BEEPS
In you go. Thanks!
Ticket.
Sorry, that's a duplicate.
But... Nice try, kid.
Now scram!
Emily, what are you doing here?
Actually, I was invited.
I very much doubt...
PHONE BEEPS
..that.
Oh. Erm, no drinks on the dance floor.
No more balloons.
Punch? It's OK, I think he got the message.
Oh. No, I mean... Oh.
Thank you.
It's going great, Addie.
Just relax.
Wahey! Whoo!
Uh, no knee sliding!
Seriously, these should just be everyday rings.
Not just for parties.
I should go talk to them.
Maybe she doesn't want me to.
I should probably give her some space.
No, I'm doing it. I'm going over.
Wish me luck!
Hey, Nina. Happy birthday.
Thanks, Elsie.
Emily.
Where did you get your dress? It's stunning.
Just this shop I went to with my sister.
Well, send me the deets.
Oh, and talk to me about your eyeliner.
I've watched all your videos, but my flicks are never as good as yours.
Oh, hello, Emily.
Addie, do you mind if I go and talk to Keedie's friends?
Course not.
Didn't know you knew Nina.
Of course I know her.
We were getting on really well, actually, before you showed up.
She'll be back any minute.
Oh. Well, you can come and hang out with me and Audrey
while you wait, if you want?
I'm good, thanks.
QUIET CHATTER
Oh, can you put them here, please?
Course, milady.
Try not to eat them all.
So, Quinn, when will Juniper be free of these cursed witches?
It will take time.
Mrs Ross has been helping me with my investigation.
So, how do you spot them, then, these witches?
Margaret.
No, it is a fair question.
Not an easy one to answer.
Anyone could be in league...
..with the Devil.
My lord, uh...
..remember the company you keep.
Oh, evil has no airs and graces, sir.
It takes its followers from any class.
From the lowliest serving wench to the highest born lord or lady.
Is it true that they can fly round the village at night?
It is.
And curse their enemies?
With all sorts.
Eggs. Entrails.
Coins.
And articles belonging to those they wish to harm.
Some have such power coursing through their veins
they can kill a man...
GASPS AROUND TABLE
..just by pointing a finger.
CUP CLATTERS
I'll sort it, milady.
No harm done.
Thank you, Beth.
Can't believe I was so clumsy.
No bother, milady.
Wait.
The witch's mark.
Made by the Devil himself!
Get off me!
You are mistaken, my lord!
My maid had an accident this evening while stoking my fire.
The coal leapt from the flames and burnt her arm.
Isn't that right, Beth?
Yes ma'am.
It stings something awful.
It's a burn, my lord.
An easy mistake to make, even for someone of your great sensitivity.
There are no witches here tonight.
Let's have a little music, shall we?
I literally cannot believe you convinced Keedie to go bowling.
She was good.
Tell me something else I don't know about my own twin sister.
Addie! Addie! Get over here.
Addie did all this.
Organised the whole thing.
Great job.
It's not too much, is it?
Why would it be too much?
If anything, it's not enough.
Addie, turn up the music!
Oh, it's already at the max.
I love this track! Turn it up.
BASS THUMPS That's more like it!
Whoo!
Happy?
It's just I can't believe Keedie's introduced me to her secret friends.
Like it wasn't even a big deal.
Big step.
Huge.
I feel like we're getting closer again.
Whoo!
Sorry. Happy birthday!
Thanks...
Uh, hold on.
Who are they? They're not supposed to be here.
Neither should she.
She's so obvious.
Jenna used me, didn't she, just to get a ticket?
Yep.
And then Emily used you both.
Want me to get my bouncer on? Uh, no.
Emily's got her own demons.
She deserves some fun.
Addie and her never-ending empathy.
I'll keep watch out for Mr Meanytosh.
MUFFLED MUSIC PLAYS
Mr Macintosh.
I'm sorry to report there seems to be a bit of a commotion
in the village.
MUSIC PLAYS LOUDLY
BALLOON POPS
SHE BREATHES UNEVENLY
MUSIC BECOMES DISTORTED
ECHOING LAUGHTER
MUFFLED: Oh, my gosh. You're doing that thing, aren't you?
That thing Addie does?
It's a meltdown, isn't it?
Just leave me alone. Oh, you poor, poor thing.
Let's get you out of here.
I'm afraid I could hear the music from my house.
MUSIC CUTS OUT
What music?
Half milk chocolate for Nina and half lemon for Keedie.
It's perfect!
Uh... Where is Keedie?
You're OK now. You're safe.
Can you please just leave?
I'm not going anywhere.
Not until Nina gets here.
Please... Keeds, you in here?
She was having a meltdown.
Thank goodness I was here.
What's wrong with her?
Nothing! Nothing!
Addie, it's OK. I'm OK.
We should call an ambulance, right?
She's totally lost it.
Please don't talk about my sister like that. She's not ill.
Well, maybe I don't know the exact right words to use.
But, I mean, look at her.
I know it's difficult to understand.
I can help. You just need to imagine how you'd feel if someone
talked about you like that.
Or patronised you just because you struggle to read sometimes.
What are you talking about?
Oh, I... I heard your mum talking about it, and I just...
I'm not like you! Or your crazy sister!
I'm just a normal person trying...
That's enough!
My sister needs space.
OK, guys, let's go. Let's go.
You too, Emily.
You'll pay for this.
Your friends don't know you're autistic, do they?
Thought I'd surprise them.
Let's go back out there, yeah? Show them it's not a big deal.
Can... Can I just go?
We've got the hall for another hour.
I'm sorry.
Addie?
Sorry.
I've been here all night. I can absolutely guarantee
the rules were followed to a T.
See, Greta? Nothing to worry about.
We're, uh... We're going to go.
Um...I hope Keedie's OK.
Happy birthday.
I was fine, and then I pushed it.
So, you were right.
Should have just told my friends I'm autistic.
No, but I get why you didn't.
Well, now they think I'm a total weirdo.
That's why this memorial is so important.
This village needs to understand that it was wrong to judge people
for being different then, and it's wrong now.
I'm doing this for you, Keeds.
And for me.
And for Maggie.
What is it?
The thing I found in the library.
Yeah?
I found out who accused Maggie of witchcraft.
It was Elinor.
Maggie's own sister.
She must have really hated her.
I'm so scared you and Nina are going to end up the same.
Aw...
Nina can be pretty annoying...
..but I love her,
and she loves me.
We're not about to accuse each other of witchcraft, I promise.
Maggie and Elinor loved each other.
Well, then, maybe the census got it wrong.
It's an official document. It's literally history written down.
I wrote in my year four workbook that a koala is my favourite animal.
But your favourite animal is a praying mantis.
I figured a koala would be more socially acceptable.
Humans lie all the time.
We're good at it.
So, was Maggie betrayed by Elinor or not?
I reckon there's more to this story than meets the eye.
Charming to see you.
Do come again.
It would be an absolute honour.
Our witch finder has left his cape.
He'll need that for swishing about the place.
I'll go after him. I'll go.
You did well tonight.
Let's not ruin it at the last moment.
She's hiding something.
There's a witch in this house.
She thinks she can outwit me.
But I'll find her.
I always do.
ECHOING: And curse their enemies?
With all sorts.
Eggs. Coins.
And articles belonging to those they wish to harm.
MAGGIE: Then what happens?
What are you doing, Elinor?
If I have ANY power at all...
..protect us.
And keep my family safe.