Avonlea (1990) s02e02 Episode Script

How Kissing Was Discovered

Come on, Cecily.
-Aunt Eliza will come soon.
Mom says she can be very difficult, Sara.
But we have to be careful with it.
And came? Not yet.
-What are you reading? -A book.
What kind of book? The kind that requires absolute silence to read.
We saw the most beautiful butterfly: yellow with black and purple.
Come Felicity,I teach you.
Sara, please I try to read ! Do you mind taking your child chatter else? You liked my childish prattle.
Well, that was when I was a kid .
Since when you grew up? I must have missed something.
Look, here they are.
Mother! They came, they came! Thank God we arrived; could not stand another moment in this contraption .
Here we come.
Well Watch the step.
Dear Aunt Eliza, what a pleasure to see you! No vocees, Janet.
I'm not so deaf as people think.
Careful with that, kid.
Are my medicines.
Felicity, dear, how lovely you look .
Recognize you anywhere.
I am Sara, she's Felicity .
Oh! She was a beautiful baby as .
Strange what happens to kids when they grow up.
Well, Janet, dear, May I invite or hope to pass final judgment? How much did you say his visit lasted your cousin Myrtle? Eight months.
Eight months?! Janet? Coming, Aunt Eliza.
right.
Do not hurt your shoulder, father.
You have to watch for the game of cricket.
-Do not worry, Felix.
-You are our star player! I have enough energy for tomorrow's game.
I think.
Will be very exciting to see Uncle Alec play tomorrow.
I could not sleep thinking about it.
Hope you enjoy, children.
I decided not to go.
Cricket is a sport so monotonous.
Monotonous ?! Is the best sport in the universe! What has he got to her? She is an adult now, did not you know? adult? "Sir Rupert rushed his steed for the fifth forest.
Suddenly, he was on it Catherine screamed and fainted.
Sir Rupert jumped up and took her in his arms.
'Oh, matchless flower' said Sir Rupert, kissing.
"Flower unmatched.
" I'm so sorry.
I did not see you.
Are you okay? Aha.
What a relief.
What's your name? Felicity King.
David Hawes.
I, uh I am staying at White Sands.
My team is here to cricket match.
- Cricket? -Yes.
Tomorrow.
To raise funds for the hospital in Charlottetown.
Ah! That cricket match! Ay, cricket is great.
See the game is my favorite pastime.
Would not miss it for anything.
Well If you're sure you're okay.
Actually, my dad plays for the team North Shore.
Then maybe see you there.
Cricket is an exciting game, father.
May I tell you all about the game? You see, there are 11 players on each team .
And they have two wickets that have to be defended by the batsmen .
'That's fascinating.
-Yes.
'Well, the -That is so fascinating! - The -I can not wait for tomorrow.
Janet, is there more tea? Another cup would be very welcome.
Relieves both my cold.
more cake?! Raise up the dead girl.
I'm still alive.
Although how I avoided the death remains a mystery.
'll Eat another piece.
Although I think you were hand with salt, Janet.
Why That's why you have not eaten? No.
Only I have a little nausea.
I think I ate too many strawberries yesterday.
I was pulled away a button on my sleeve.
Janet, do you think I can sew ? I'll leave you to handle Button, Janet.
Felicity is no longer the same.
Shrews is looking like a lost calf .
Mean cow.
I speak condescending as if she were an old or something.
How grew so fast? From this point on can not make any noise.
The fish here have ears.
Are very intelligent.
Hey, you.
This is my area of ??private fishing.
Better get out of here.
Then I leave it.
There is enough fish for everyone.
Another How did you do that? Might have special bait.
Oh yes I have special bait.
I caught one! Yes I have a special bait.
Who are you? My name is Gus Pike.
-Where are you from? -I just got off a boat -and looking for work.
-You must go back to our home.
-You may have a job for you.
-If you have or not, share my fishing homemade dinner and a friendly chat.
A CULTURE OF FASHION MAGAZINE AND FINE ARTS Let me in, Felicity! Cecily, I'm busy! I have a party of dolls and I need my other wrist! They are here! You're just trying to annoy me on purpose! Felicity is important! Go! Me in! Good.
If there was a competition between chores and read books , -I think I know who would be the winner.
-Sorry, Uncle Alec.
I could not wait to finish this chapter.
Uncle Alec, if you hurt your shoulder again , disadvantaged would you tomorrow.
-Father! -Uncle Alec! I'm not as old as you think and Felix, Andrew.
This is Gus Pike; are looking for work.
The 10 fish caught touching his violin.
Really? Not a PE Island, Or yes, boy? Nattagassett Sound.
I worked on a fishing until it sank in Nova Scotia.
Well, there must be something in the packaging in Rustico, but begin hiring until next week.
¯Padre? If you need a roof until then, Gus, you can stay here if it bothers sleep in the barn.
Never say no; unlucky.
Let me give you a hand.
Pull the saw, not push it, kid.
Removed those fish Best sun.
Cecily, what happens? Felicity will not let me into the bedroom.
In takes a long time and do not want to open the door.
Felicity and secrets.
I would love to know what she does in there.
Always could find.
Cecily, take these.
Fuchi ! Mother! this summer without my being kissed? -You first.
-Okay.
Ven.
Stay crouched.
Oh, David! Oh, David! Felicity Ms.
Hawes.
Felicity's diary! Felix, that's private! The more private the better.
Ms.
Felicity King of Hawes.
"David, the man of my dreams.
" Felix! Put that book! Give it back! " this summer without my being kissed?" Hurry, Felix.
'Coming.
-Come on.
Felix! Give it to me! Felicity I had nothing to do with it.
Felix King, I'll kill you! "When the time comes, you no how?" Felix! Give it to me! 's Mine! It is private! Felix, give it back to her! "Could it be that I am its 'unique flower'?" More like a damn unique.
Gus! This is my sister.
Or rather my "flower unparalleled" Felicity.
Felicity King, what rays have you done to your hair? And what the hell have you done to your chest ?! 're Horrible! You are all horrible! Felicity, wait! He did not mean it.
Felicity Nobody cares about my feelings! Janet, can you talk to her? I I do not Felicity? Janet, dear.
When you have time, I need some of my necks washed and starched lace.
Alec.
You talk to her.
-Janet -I'm coming, Aunt Eliza.
Look, uh The kids did not want to hurt your feelings.
Y, be enough time to Hairstyles and adult costumes.
Do not rush to grow much, huh? But I do not want to be a girl.
How can you know how I feel? Good Felici " Enough time adult styling and elegant dresses.
" He never was a girl.
But David.
I told you I would not miss this game for the world.
Course take tea with you.
¿Felicity? Sara, did you see I'm busy? Felicity, you just wanted to say that was not my idea steal your journal.
And I regret what happened.
Okay, Sara.
The kids will be kids.
Felicity, please.
I said I was sorry.
Not matter.
Now, which one to use dress the cricket match tomorrow? ¯Críquet? I thought you said it was monotonous.
Well, there's nothing to do .
Which dress, Sara? That is nice.
Guess it's okay.
But Blue me better.
're So nice to me, Janet.
I with my lumbago Do not tighten them much.
I do the best I can, Aunt Eliza .
're Pale.
And your face is swollen.
I've seen that look before.
Of course! Your mother was a Hingall and prone to vapors.
Oh, no, no.
It's just a gripecita; is circulating around town.
Is a matter for one thing My knitting bag.
This will not, mother! 'This will never work! -All right, ladies, hurry.
I must be on the cricket field in less than an hour.
I can not go well.
I hate this dress! Felicity, dear.
It's a beautiful dress.
'You did it.
Yes, yes, it's beautiful.
Come on.
Makes me look like a girl of 13 years.
're A girl of 13 years.
I have 13 years and three quarters.
What Come on.
Felicity! Go .
.
Janet.
Is that too much to ask, arrive on time? The entire team is waiting.
Alec, no need to be nervous because exasperate.
I'm not nervous! I am perfectly calm! No I have to yell at me too.
What no, no.
Janet, please, sorry.
Janet! Cecily, do not Much Ado About Nothing.
Means that those who have less in head are the first to talk much.
Seriously Thank you, Sara.
Is the fastest ball I've seen.
Not that wonderful?! Yes! Hooray! Felicity! We are losing and you will clap -the opposing team.
-I know.
Always nice to have the support of the family, right? Mr.
McCaullen was removed.
The first side was 90.
The second side 85 for 9 wickets.
North Shore team needed 6 runs to win.
The Last Man: Mr.
Alec King.
should not take long.
Bravo, David! Well done! No ball.
You're a traitor to the team of North Shore! Career.
Poor Uncle Alec.
Do not give up.
Maybe I can do 6 races.
No can do.
Yes He 6, made 6! North Shore team wins the match.
91-90.
were 6! Well done, Uncle Alec! North Shore team wins this year again.
Good game.
Yes Good game.
- Well done, Uncle Alec.
- Thanks.
Father, it was fantastic.
Was for you, Felix.
Alec.
Proud you made the people of Avonlea.
Imagine North Shore team beating all these young people.
Father, you are the best.
Not bad for an old, huh? Yes, Alec.
Good to know you're good at something.
Janet, dear.
Another of those fruit cakes would be nice , and if you can, a little more tea.
Is not it a dream? I think it's the most handsome member of his team.
Does he? Felicity he's too old for you.
You are at least 18 years.
The Age has nothing to do with it.
Also, fate has thrown us together.
Nice to see you.
How can I talk to him? Please Sara.
Think of something.
're So imaginative with those things.
Felicity, are you applauding heard the team with? Excuse me, father.
I look forward to dancing.
Book me a dance on your card.
- Of course.
- Would be great.
Excuse me, miss.
There's a fly in her tea disgusting.
My dress! Mother! - Oh dear.
- Yes so sorry.
I'm so embarrassed.
Seems to be destined to be stopover disaster, -Miss -Felicity.
Felicity King.
Seems our "flower unparalleled" is a pesky unmatched.
Please.
Do not bother.
Sorry.
Sara, Did you hear what he said? He ??said I seemed destined to stand in the way of disaster.
I think he finds me fascinating.
How do you know? His words had a hidden meaning, tontine.
I see him again.
The dance is tonight may be my last chance to say goodbye.
Say goodbye now, Felicity.
This dance is for adults.
Felicity ¿Sara? We're leaving.
If properly formulated what Mom and Dad Maybe there's a way.
You will need a lot of imagination.
¯Madre? How old were you when was the first time to a dance? Well, I was 16 years.
I remember like it was yesterday.
Do not you think that young people today are more mature that at the time it? Today A young 14 years old is as mature as you when he was 16 years old.
I feel that I agree with something.
Oh, mother.
You understand everything.
How wanted to go to prom with you and Dad.
I am very kind, and I promise not to be a nuisance .
Good Do not you say yes? Good.
We will have to ask permission from your dad.
You saw how he behaved today? Is made ridiculous with that guy on the opposing team.
Well, Alec, dear.
Is normal for a girl of her age develops an infatuation.
Oh, Alec.
I feel so tired lately.
Blessed shoulder.
Maybe I tore a ligament.
I must tell you, Janet, I prefer to stay in this bathtub to go to the dance tonight.
Really, honey? That I could use right now.
Do not know what has befallen me.
I'm so abused like a rag.
¯Janet? Are you down here? You know, Felicity wanted to go to Janet, dear.
Bed May I fix it? ¯Ahogando your ailments? No wonder.
At your age you should know better.
Running everywhere in a field, like a colt.
When you're old enough to be retired.
Really, Aunt Eliza.
Restorative Serum of Mrs.
Beechum.
- Good for the aches.
- No, no.
Thank you.
Open your mouth.
More Attaboy .
Not protest both.
You'll thank me in the morning.
Sara! Sara! I'm going to dance! Mom will ask dad and he never says no to her.
Come help me practice.
¯Lista? No, I take it.
Y, one, two, three.
One, two, three.
- Sara! - I try to follow.
Stand up straight.
One, two, three.
- You're stepping on my foot.
- One, two, three 're Out of rhythm.
Seem a clumsy.
What would you know to waltz? Not much.
Try again, Sara.
¯Lista? One, two, three.
One, two, three.
One .
.
Sara! Need a tune appropriate to practice.
Good? Let me see them dance.
Is my destiny in life as a spinster aunt , visit these shores in an annual ritual of visits my loved ones.
Certainly not me I had been single.
Oh, no! Was preferred by some Look, Aunt Eliza.
Thank you, dear.
Alec.
Regarding Felicity Is just as busy as I was .
You remember.
She asked permission to go with us to the dance , and I thought that instead of saying no, you and I should discuss it.
What makes you think that we 'd let her go to the dance? I always wanted to go to a dance at her age.
Janet.
You two have lost sense of decorum.
We have to be very strict with her.
Alec.
It is completely natural that a girl of her age Mira.
The way they behaved this afternoon unnatural.
Not in my family.
Perhaps it is for you the Ward.
So what does that mean? Do not be squeamish, Janet.
Everyone knows you chased me to me as a terrier.
Alec King.
What a terrible thing to say.
Janet.
Janet! Forgiveness.
Just kidding.
Go .
.
Wait! Bastard! You do not know what your wife is going .
I know you're upset.
Janet! ¯Alterada?! Beast! They should whip.
Father! When do we go to dance? Not going anywhere, young , and get ready for bed.
But, Father, I have to go.
Not going to any dances, from now until doomsday! Now up! Father, is paramount! Do not be a man bathe in the privacy of your own home?! What are you doing! Felicity , not must destroy your dress just to spite your father.
I'm not destroying.
I am remodeling for dancing.
Zel dance?! Not serious.
¯Acaso Juliet left the segregated from Romeo? No.
And look what happened.
What happened? Survived not work.
Felicity .
Felicity Poor Felicity.
Why do you act like a girl, if you say have grown ? My parents are not being fair, Sara.
I just want to return the handkerchief to David and say goodbye.
Nothing more.
- Is there something wrong with that? - Yes What if your parents find out? They will not.
They will not go.
Please Sara.
Do not rat me out.
should not ride at night alone.
'll be safe with me.
Thank you, Gus.
Underneath your clothes hobo beats the heart of a gentleman.
You see, Sara? Everything will be fine.
Do not worry.
Here we go.
Hold.
Felicity has very pink cheeks.
Always say that you can know mood of a woman for the color of her cheeks.
You.
Hand me my bag.
It's the least you can do, cricketer.
I'll get it.
Thank you, dear.
Thanks.
I used to have pink cheeks as as Felicity.
His name was Timothy Cotton.
My father forbade me to see him again.
But I would not accept it.
No.
I was rebellious then.
Nobody would prevent see what my heart yearned.
¿Cecily? Where's your sister? Would it be a lie if I do not respond? Oh, Gus, this is so exciting! Return Check out his handkerchief and, or both will be lost.
Not you're getting nervous now? Of course not.
I'm just making sure I'm ready.
When's someone going to be kissed, they close their eyes? ¯Cierran your eyes? I bet you will never been kissed either.
I kissed my dog.
When you have one.
Thanks.
Alec! What happens now? gone! Felicity went to the dance.
Oh, Good Lord, Alec.
Just remember how to deal with it and say nothing which 'll regret.
Alec! What is it, Janet? Forget it, Janet, dear.
Cousin's husband also left Myrtle , and she never again has to be sulking ever since.
Felicity? God, that you look mature.
And your parents, dear? Wanted to congratulate your dad for having had a game so excellent.
Oh.
They must be out there.
Excuse me, ladies.
I think this dance is of us.
Apologize.
David Hawes? Miss King! Good night.
And what brings you here tonight? None.
None.
With permission.
Did you? Can you stop following me? Promised I'd look after you.
That evening as ridiculous.
Well, if you deliver him his clean-nose better go home.
After this dance.
Holy God.
Well done, Alec.
Thanks.
Miss King.
Can we give a walk for a while? I would be delighted.
I must say that his father is a good hitter.
Yes, it is.
But not as good player as you are, David.
- Nice game, Alec.
- Thank you.
There you are, Alec.
We were just commenting on how mature Felicity looks.
Janet made so exquisite that dress? Eh well yes.
In fact yes.
Felicity Have they seen? I was looking for.
I think it's in the gallery, with a young man.
I'm sure you've heard enough of cricket Durarte to 2 weeks.
Not at all.
Cricket is is Is Your Dad.
With permission.
Young, wanted to talk to you about my daughter.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Father.
I just wanted to return his handkerchief.
Said, Alec King, how your daughter has matured.
She was determined to leave.
There was none to restrain them, believe me.
Aha.
I get it, Gus.
Promised to take care of, just like a gentleman should.
Thank you.
Everyone laughed at me.
Y.
.
.
David David Hawes also laughed at me.
Now, quiet, Felicity.
There will be other dances.
I was a fool.
How can I show my face in public again ? Ms.
Simpson probably will tell everyone.
Do not cry, princess.
All will forget that.
You know, the best is yet to come.
Believe.
Are my parents let you smoke? I do what I want.
I have nobody counteracts me.
Is it true that you spent your whole life in the sea? I've been on boats.
Also trains.
You do not get dizzy on trains.
Sure you've had all kinds of adventures , right, Gus? Some.
Which was the most exotic place you've visited? This island, called The Spice Island, in the West Indies.
You could smell up at sea, for miles before it ever .
Yes It smelled up at sea.
How come? Living on your own.
Solitaire.
Felicity.
Heard what happened.
You and sure everyone in Prince Edward Island.
It must have been terrible.
You really climbed up the trellis? Did you returned his handkerchief? Hello, Miss Sara.
¯Tío Alec? Felicity is no longer the same.
I guess that's what everyone wants mean when they say it has matured.
Soon you will see no difference between you two.
Also you grow.
What God help us.
I do not want to grow up if it means mourn all the time.
Is a waste of energy.
I I will remember in a few years.
Alec, love.
I brought some sandwiches .
Janet! 're Sweet.
Mira.
Thanks.
What can be, Janet? You have not been yourself in the last week.
Alec.
I do not know.
I feel as weak as a kitten.
Know Alec, I think, maybe No, no.
Do not worry about anything.
Seek the doctor.
What did he say? The doctor! Going to get the doctor! Zun doctor? Come back here.
She will not need a doctor to at least within 7 months.
Be a male.
I hope it goes to his mother.
Good.
Not bad for a couple old, huh? Are you going? The packaging is hiring tomorrow.
I take my luck there.
You still pining for that calf? No.
He ??was more interested in cricket than in me.
I guess I will never forget.
I forget.
You ever get that kiss you were looking for? Do not know how, howsoever.
I wish I had a manual that one could study.
A manual of how to kiss.
Nothing special about it.
It takes is practice.
And what makes you an expert? Gus Pike! How dare you! You better kiss my dog.
'll See.
Felicity Felicity, come quickly.
Your parents call you.
Hasten , are waiting.
Well, kids.
Eh We I have good news.
Well, your father and I Alec.
Let's have a baby.
Zun baby?! Is wonderful! I'm sure it will be a sweet baby.
No other girl.
I want a brother.
We should celebrate.
Ice cream for everyone.
What good ice cream! Can I eat with strawberries? Gus Where'd she go? Went to find work in the packaging.
But I think I'll to see.
How do you know? Oh, just a feeling.
'll Tell you later.
Come on, Sara.
Let's eat ice cream before Felix eat it all.

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