Abnormal Sparks

Roo-kai is almost too late to save the hydrangeas.

Terence has turned on the tap. 

The coiled hose has come alive somehow.

It twists and writhes, shooting water all over the grass.

Terence runs to the spurtng end. Grabs it. 

And points it at a bank of frothy pink and blue flowers.

These are Jeanne Jugan's hydrangeas.

Whoof! One flower is exploded.

But only one, luckily. 

Roo-kai seizes the hose.

This is my job! says Terence.

So do it properly, says Roo-kai. Turn the pressure down.

Terence goes to the tap. Turns it. The water comes out even faster.

Woo! says Terence. This tap won't go down.

Hold the hose, I'll do it, says Roo-kai. But don't point it at anything.

Let's hope this goes well.

Meanwhile Jeanne Jugan has found an old gâteau Breton in her pantry.

She decides it will do. These gâteaux last for ages. Which is why sailors like them.

She places it on a plate, on her kitchen table.

Lovely.

She looks through the window. 

One moment she can see Terence with a hose in his hand, the next moment the window is hit by a heavy blast of water. 

She can't see anything.

She hurries outside.

In time to see her guests coming up the path, dripping.

First Belle, who is the wettest. 

Then Pierre-Louis, squeezing water from his side flaps.

And lastly Saints Méen and Maclou, whose beanies are sending out sparks.

Which is abnormal.