Bus Trip With Sister Michael | Derry Girls

Summary

A group of friends, including Michelle, James, and Claire, find themselves on a bus headed to Belfast. They’re trying to avoid being caught in a suspicious situation, especially with a suitcase full of vodka. Along the way, they encounter Sister Michael, a no-nonsense nun, who grows curious about their trip. As tension builds, the group nervously tries to keep their cover story intact, but things take a comedic turn when an unattended suitcase causes a security scare. The script blends humor and chaos as the friends navigate the situation with wit and quick thinking.

Takeaways

• 😅 The characters are nervous about getting caught during their adventure.
• 🤫 They’ve told people they’re running errands to cover their true plans.
• 🚍 The group is traveling on a bus, feeling uneasy about the situation.
• 🍸 One character, Michelle, has packed a suitcase filled with vodka and mixers.
• 🥵 One of them, Claire, is overheating due to her disguise, which she claims is to avoid recognition.
• 😮 They run into Sister Michael, who is suspicious of their intentions.
• 📚 They lie to Sister Michael about going to the Ulster Museum for a history project.
• 🤨 Sister Michael is unconvinced by their story and expresses her doubts.
• 🎒 The group disowns a red suitcase, leading to a 'code red' alert on the bus.
• 🚨 The authorities are about to blow up the suitcase, unaware it contains vodka.

Q & A

Who is Michelle in the script and what is she carrying in her suitcase?

Michelle is one of the characters in the script, and she is carrying a suitcase full of vodka and mixers.

Why is Claire worried about being recognized?

Claire is worried about being recognized because she is wearing a disguise, implying she wants to avoid attention or scrutiny.

What does Sister Michael ask the girls about, and how does she respond to their initial answer?

Sister Michael asks the girls what brings them to Belfast. When they initially try to deflect, she assumes their humor was ill-judged and demands a proper answer.

What is the girls' supposed reason for going to the museum?

The girls claim they are going to the museum for a history project about Ulster.

What triggers Sister Michael’s suspicion regarding the suitcase?

Sister Michael grows suspicious when the girls claim they don’t know anything about the red suitcase, leading her to call a 'code red.'

How does the group react to the idea of blowing up the suitcase?

The group, especially Michelle, is concerned and panicked at the idea of the suitcase being blown up, as it contains vodka and mixers.

Why does Michelle get frustrated with the situation?

Michelle is frustrated because she feels the situation is being blown out of proportion, especially over something as simple as a suitcase of alcohol.

What is Claire’s concern about her clothing?

Claire is concerned because she’s wearing a heavy coat and feels overheated, but she hesitates to remove it because she doesn’t have a top underneath.

What is Sister Michael’s reason for sitting with the girls?

Sister Michael claims she wants to sit with the girls to enjoy their company, but in reality, she is escaping the smell of an egg and onion sandwich from the person next to her.

How does the script end, and what is the final outcome regarding the suitcase?

The script ends with a code red being called over the red suitcase. There is no clear resolution provided in the transcript, but the situation remains tense as they prepare for the possibility of blowing up the suitcase.