Five Children and It (2004)

Tara Fitzgerald: Mother

Quotes 

• Mother : Robert! Robert, wait! Now, Uncle Albert will meet you at the station.

  Robert : Do you think he'll have model planes? Fighters, like the ones Dad will be flying?

  Mother : I'm not sure, dear, but he does have a son called Horace who's about your age. He might.

  Father : Cyril, you're in charge now. Children, you're all to listen to Cyril while we're away.

  Robert : Why is he in charge? You're not in charge of me!

  Cyril : Robert, I am.

  Robert : Dad, is there any way I can come with you?

  Father : Robert, who is the most important member of any mission?

  Robert : You are. The pilot.

  Father : No, it's the navigator. A pilot would be lost without one. Your mum and I need you to keep everyone on course.

  Robert : You can count on me.

  Father : [hands him a compass]  So you always know where to find me.

• Jane : Mummy, I can't believe you're home!

  Robert : Mum, we didn't know you were coming!

  Jane : Did you get my letter?

  Mother : Yes, I did, precious.

  Cyril : Something's wrong.

  Mother : It's your father.

  Robert : Is he here?

  Mother : No, Robert. His plane went down behind enemy lines several days ago. He's missing.

  Robert : No!

• Mother : [to Robert about Horace]  He's in shock. But he'll be okay. You did the right thing bringing him to me. Now... what happened?

• Mother : Shhh...

  Anthea : [about Horace]  How is he?

  Mother : Martha's been up with him all night. I told her to take a rest. I don't know what's wrong with him. He just keeps muttering about monsters and sand fairies.

  Anthea : Maybe you should have a rest, too.