Cherry Tree

Yeah, that's, yeah, that's really good.

And you... you like being a hockey coach?

Yes.

The girls love to play, and if they're happy, I'm happy.

Mm.

Can be tricky, though. I pity the boys trying to date them.

But on the pitch they're actually great.

Getting out all their frustrations...

I suppose.

Something like that.

I can't.

I'm sorry.

It's so good to see you.

I'm gonna go.

Ah!

I reject the good. I reject the light.

I embrace the dark. I embrace the night.

Beneath this magic tree given to the first witches

by the Prince of the Underworld... we will bleed this body of its life.

We reach out to his realm with this special gift.

Enchant this fruit and grant us your familiars.

They will be our bond with the world beneath.

Give us that power.

Give us your favor.

Death is the beginning of everything.

Death is the beginning.

Death is the beginning.

Orchard got its name because it's located in a fruit farming area.

The town is also founded by a Utopian cult

which was later linked to witchcraft.

The most famous witch was Eleanor Young.

She was said to have been given an enchanted Cherry Tree

as a gift from the underworld.

The roots of the tree were nourished by the blood of human sacrifice

which, in turn gave her the power to use its magic.

She also used its wood and fruit to perform her spells and glamours.

The story goes that she was arrested and convicted of witchcraft but...

when they tried to burn her at the stake the fire wouldn't light.

- Ooh, nice block. - All in a day's work.

Eventually she was banished from the town.

Hold it, Brian.

Is there something going on?

I asked a question.

Okay, carry on, Brian.

- He's not bad, is he? - Thank you, Miss.

Shame about the hair, though.

Eleanor Young's legend features strongly in local folklore but

there are, in fact, no records that exist to prove she ever lived and, well,

no one's ever found the magic tree.

But many people in the 16th century

were accused of witchcraft and communing with evil spirits.

They were often burned at the stake with little proof of guilt.

Communing? Isn't that like an orgy?

You know, I think that does mean 'orgy', yeah.

People, please.

Can we just concentrate on folklore.

Fuck-lore.

Faith. Amy.

I'll see you both after class.

Okay, girls, line up!

My name is Sissy Young and I'm your new coach.

Now I know the loss of Miss Hunt last year

must have been very difficult for all of you and things will never be the same.

But I know that she wouldn't want you to live in past.

She would want you to train hard

and play to the best of your abilities.

So, let's honor her memory

and play every game this year to win.

I have two places available on the senior team for the match on Friday.

Let's see you play.

- Ah. - Sorry.

Hey, comedians, cut it out.

- What's your name? - Faith Maguire.

Okay.

Let's go!

That's not where your sani-pad goes, Faith.

Can I have your attention, please?

I've made my decision for the senior team line-up for the game on Friday.

Caroline St John and Jennifer Engels, you will captain the team as usual.

What a shame, the fifteen year old virgin didn't make it.

Shut up, Caroline.

I'm not finished, ladies.

I like to reward talent, so I'm pleased to announce

the first place on the subs bench will go to Faith Maguire.

You know Brian has a huge crush on you.

Brian Kelly?

He's cute.

Well, you go out with him then.

That's my plan.

Are you gonna help me or what?

Because I'm a mechanic now?

Oh, fucking whatever. Just come and help me.

Lift that up.

Well done, Faith.

Best hockey player to never get a match.

Oh, just piss off, will you?

Congratulations on not making the team.

Virgins and retards tend not to fit in.

- Hey, no, no, no. - Alright, girls, that's enough.

Save it for the hockey field.

Shake hands.

Jennifer, Caroline, I'm sure you've got somewhere to be.

Come on, let's go.

We have another senior match on Friday.

Will you play?

Love to.

Come on.

- Hey. - Hey, Faith.

- Where's dad? - He's just...

Dad?

Have you taken your meds since this morning?

Thank you.

I'm fine.

I'm fine, come on.

Well we've got a hearse waiting outside, if you need it.

Very funny, smartass.

Shouldn't you be learning stuff or something?

- I have news. - Yeah?

Got put on the senior hockey team today.

That's amazing.

No fags.

Come on, Dad, at least try and look after yourself, I'm worried about you.

Don't be, don't think about it. Think about your birthday.

Let's have a party.

- Bye. - See you.

She's always going on at me.

Hey, Faith.

Faith!

Hey.

Hey, Brian. What's up?

- I was looking for you after class. - You were?

Yeah, um, I was just wondering like, if you've got time or whatever,

d'you wanna go see a film or get a pizza or something?

I just don't think Amy would be very happy with that.

So?

She's not... my girlfriend.

Yeah, but she's my friend and she likes you so, sorry.

Cool, yeah.

Sorry.

No.

That's my dad.

That's our house.

Okay, cool.

I am very flattered.

Well, look, if you change your mind I'll be standing right here.

Dad?

- You alright? - Dad, are you okay?

Dad, can you hear me?

Thanks, Brian.

Alright.

See you.

He is going to need a lot of care over the coming days.

Yeah, yeah, I know.

Took a bit of a dive there, didn't I?

Hey, Dad.

How are you feeling?

Yeah, fine.

Doctor Slater.

Faith called me.

You're going to need to take some rest for the next few days.

I'll see you soon.

- Faith. - Mm.

They're calling me.

What?

I have to go.

Dad?

Dad?

Dad?

Dad?

Save me.

Remember you have a doctor's appointment this morning.

- I know. - You are going?

- Yeah. - Good.

- Wish me luck for my big match. - Break a leg.

Preferably not one of yours.

Bye.

This leukemia therapy was a long shot, Sean.

It was working.

The balance between the red and white cells had been restored.

But not any more.

I'm sorry.

How long?

Three months.

Probably less.

I can arrange counseling.

Sean.

- Good luck, Faith. - Good luck, Faith.

Jennifer. Faith! Come here.

You're on the same team today, okay?

Alright, let's go.

Kill, kill, kill...

Orchard, Orchard, Orchard...

Faith?

- Dad? - Hey.

Dad, why are you here?

I just thought I'd come and see you play. I am the boss, I can do that, you know.

What did Doctor Slater say?

You know, the usual stuff.

Faith.

Look, let's talk after. Okay?