Ian and Wilhemina's Special Christmas Reunion

**Ian and Wilhelmina's Special Christmas Reunion** is the Christmas Special of Ian and Wilhelmina's Sodor Adventures.

## Ian and Wilhelmina's Special Christmas Reunion

### Writer

Robbie Shaw, Jordan Shingler and Ian Sweeney

## Synopsis

Wilhelmina is excited for her cousin, Wispia, who is coming to spend Christmas with her on the Island of Sodor. But when a snowstorm hits the island, she's worried that her cousin won't make it in time.

## Plot

It was nearly Christmas on the Island of Sodor, and the engines of the North Western Railway were very excited about the celebrations, and for the big Christmas Party at Tidmouth Station. But no one was more than excited than Ian Sweeney and his girlfriend, Wilhelmina Witch.

At Tidmouth Sheds, Wilhelmina was excited, because Wispia, her long-distant cousin, is coming to see her on Sodor, and spend Christmas with her. Percy, Gordon, Duck, Henry and Thomas had never heard of Wispia before, and were all very curious to know who she was.

Wilhelmina explains that her cousin used to live in Oz, but she got called away to Antarctica, which is now her new home, to do some arctic research there. But since she's now on holiday, Wispia asked if she could spend Christmas with her cousin on Sodor, and Wilhelmina happily agreed.

Now, the engines were excited and keen to meet Wispia.

Later that day, Ian and Wilhelmina stroll through the snowy Sudrian countryside, and they enjoy singing a song about snow.

But that night, a snowstorm blows across Sodor. And Ian and Wilhelmina, who were staying the night at Lower Suddery, were warm and safe. But Wilhelmina was worried, and thinks the snowstorm might prevent Wispia from coming to Sodor.

But Ian sings a song to reassure her that Wispia will arrive on Sodor in time for Christmas. Now, Wilhelmina was much happier.

Next day, Berrina and Lemillia arrive at the sheds and meet Donald and Douglas, who were rather worried. The twins tell the two witches that last night's snowstorm piled up the lines more than usual, and two of their workers had fallen ill. And they tell them that the Fat Controller needs some helpers to help Thomas collect the tree for the party at Tidmouth.

Berrina and Lemillia explain that they can help the Scottish Twins with the line-clearing, and Puffilia, Ian and Wilhelmina can help Thomas with the tree.

Meanwhile, Ian, Wilhelmina and Puffilia were asking Thomas to help out with the tree. The blue tank engine was happy to let them help, if the Fat Controller lets them. They head off to Tidmouth Station.

To pass the time, Ian, Wilhelmina and Puffilia sing "Winter Wonderland". And they have a lot of fun. But they didn't know that the weather was changing soon, as dark clouds were gathering.
Later, Thomas and his friends were at Tidmouth Station, talking to Dorothy and Patchwork Girl about the party, when the Fat Controller rushes up to them, and tells them that another snowstorm is on the way.
Thomas bravely decides to go and collect the tree, Patchwork Girl and Dorothy decided to go with him and despite his protests, the Fat Controller agrees. After Thomas leaves for the works with his friends, Ian and Wilhelmina saw dark snow clouds coming from the horizon. This worries Wilhelmina even more.

Later that afternoon, Thomas had collected the tree, and was talking to Toby about the party, when Ian and Wilhelmina race up, and they tell Thomas that they had to pick up Berrina, Lemillia and Puffilia.

As soon as they collected their friends, Thomas and the five friends set off for home, passing the Watermill on the way. Ian, Wilhelmina and their three witch friends were excited about how it was the last day before tonight's party, and they sing a song about it too.

The next night, Christmas Eve arrived. And the Fat Controller was proud of everyone for working hard, and rewards them by sending them to the party.

Soon, the party was in full swing, Thomas and the other engines had fun, including Diesel. And so were Dorothy, Queen Ozma, and the Little Munchkins.

However, Wilhelmina wonders where Wispia is, as she can't see her anywhere. Ian worriedly confesses that Wispia may have been delayed after all, as the snowstorm must've been too powerful for her. Therefore, Ian thinks Wispia won't make it to Sodor for Christmas.

This causes Wilhelmina to break down in tears, and her festive spirit to drain away. Just then, Piper runs up, and tells them that someone had arrived to see Wilhelmina. The little witch sees that Harold has arrived with Santa Claus, but she was still dejected, until a familiar voice calls out.

The voiced turned out to be...Wispia, who wishes her cousin a Merry Christmas.

Overly emotional and overjoyed, Wilhelmina embraces her cousin crying tears of joy. Wispia explains that her broom broke down when she got to the Mainland, and she asked Harold to give her a lift. And now, she was just in time for the carols.

After introducing Wispia to their friends, old and new, Ian, Wilhelmina, Wispia, Berrina, Lemillia and Puffilia sing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" together.

Later after the party, Ian and Wilhemina hugged. Thomas, Percy and Toby were happy that Wilhelmina got to see her cousin. And Wispia states that she was happy to see her too, and to have met them, and everyone else on Sodor.

And everyone knows that this was going to be the best Christmas ever.

## Characters

* Ian Sweeney
* Wilhemina Witch
* Berrina
* Puffilia
* Lemillia
* Patchwork Girl
* Dorothy Gale
* Queen Ozma
* Thomas
* Edward (does not speak)
* Henry
* Gordon
* James (does not speak)
* Percy
* Toby
* Duck
* Donald and Douglas
* Bill and Ben (cameo)
* Diesel (does not speak)
* Sir Topham Hatt
* Colbat
* Ojo
* Daisy (Munchkin; cameo)
* Rosie (Munchkin; cameo)
* Piper
* Pig (cameo)
* Baby Goo Goo (cameo)
* Wispia
* Harold (does not speak)
* Terence (cameo)
* Trevor (cameo)
* Bertie (cameo)
* Annie and Clarabel (cameos)
* Santa Claus (does not speak)

## Songs

* The Snow Song
* Wispia Is Coming to Sodor
* Winter Wonderland (Thomas Version)
* One More Day
* We Wish You a Merry Christmas
* Ring Little Bells

## Trivia

* This is the first Christmas special of Ian and Wilhelmina's Sodor Adventures.
* So far, this is the first special to have the most songs. A total of six.
* **Fourth wall breaks:** In the second song, Ian sings about the song nearly being finished. Later on, as One More Day starts playing, Berrina notices it by saying "See? Christmas song, right on cue."
* This is also Wispia's first appearance in a special, as well as Toby, Edward, Diesel, Trevor, Annie, Clarabel, Terence, Bertie and Harold's.
* At one point of the special, a line from "The Deputation" is reused.
* This is the first special in which Wilhelmina cries in.
* This is the second special that Thomas and his friends star in.
* Ian Sweeney was originally going to publish this on the 24th of December, but rearranged it to the 7th of December.
* So far, this special had to be the most emotional special that Ian has created.
* Throughout the Christmas special, Christmas songs such as Jingle Bells, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Deck the Halls and We Wish You a Merry Christmas are heard. Although, two of them were sung.