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What if that violence is still in me somewhere?

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You have got to stop beating yourself up

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so that we can move on and live our lives.

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Fostering? You never mentioned it before.

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Plus you and Will have just got back together.

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Aye, but it feels like the right thing to do.

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Well, good luck.

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I know I can make a real difference fostering,

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half the time these kids just need a bit of positive attention.

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Or a spell in Polmont.

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This is my chance to make things right for a kid.

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Just to let you know I got a call from the panel,

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and you were approved.

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Oh, my God!

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-Do you know what this is?

-What?

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The start of everything.

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Yeah.

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DOOR CLOSES

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Sorry for the short notice. Hi. Look, I won't keep you long.

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No, it's fine.

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You're probably guessing why I'm here.

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We haven't dared.

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Well, I've got a child that needs a foster placement.

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Just for a trial, just for the weekend.

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As in two days' time?

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Yeah, his name's Finlay Mackay, he's known as Finn.

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That's him there.

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He's 15 years old.

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15?

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Finn was removed from his mum when he was only four years old,

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due to her addiction problems.

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Sadly she passed away a year later.

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His father's unknown.

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He's been in the care system in London,

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and then after that in Glasgow from the age of 13.

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Why the switch?

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His mum's from Glasgow.

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He's got an extended family here, he's got an older half-sister,

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who was adopted before his mum went to London.

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But Finn wanted to live here.

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So does he see much of them?

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No. It's a real shame.

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Anyway, it's not an emergency, and I don't want to pressure you,

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but I just think a few days away would do him the world of good.

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I mean, after that - who knows?

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Why did his last placement come to an end?

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Well, it can be for all sorts of reasons, on both sides.

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Yeah, but why did Finn's?

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Well, due to a series of disagreements,

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he threatened his foster mum with violence.

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But he was reprimanded.

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Oh.

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Had he done anything like that before?

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Well, he's got his issues, the odd flare-up.

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But no, but nothing on that scale.

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Why did you think of us?

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I think he could thrive here.

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I mean, we won't know for sure until we try, obviously.

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He sounds like a handful.

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Given what I know about you two, what you've overcome,

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I just think you'd be positive male role models in his life.

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I'm really fond of Finn.

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He's a really bright kid, but I'm running out of time to

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place him before he drops out of the care system.

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He'll probably end up in a B&B or hostel, unemployed,

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really vulnerable...

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No pressure, then.

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I'm just answering your question.

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I know. But this is huge.

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Robbie, they're all huge. I mean, Finn's got a lot to offer.

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He just needs a chance.

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OK, look, have a think about it.

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If it's a yes then I'll set up a meeting with Finn tomorrow

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and you can decide from there.

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And if it's a no?

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Well, you don't just get one chance.

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Finn's a survivor. He'll be fine. Have a good night.

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-See you later. Bye.

-I'll see you out.

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I want to keep a clear head.

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What do you think?

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Finn. Cool name.

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He does sound a bit wild. Threatening his foster mum, hello?

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But that's been dealt with.

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We don't know all the facts. So it's not fair to judge.

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Suppose. I'm disappointed.

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Can I just say that out loud?

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It's not exactly the cute wee lassie we had in mind.

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Maybe we shouldn't have let ourselves imagine.

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What am I going to do with a teenager?

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You've at least got experience from work.

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This is different, though.

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This will be our foster son, in our home.

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Who am I kidding?

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The only experience with kids I have is pulling

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funny faces down a webcam for Hayley's wean.

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I think you'd be great, whatever age the kid was.

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15, though.

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Most of the 15-year-old kids I see at work are beyond help.

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But with this one, we get a chance to make a difference.

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I suppose there's no harm in seeing what he's like

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and deciding after that?

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Are you kidding? There'd be massive harm.

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How could we look him in the eye and then be like...

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"Oh, I'm sorry, no, we'll pass."

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He could turn us down, too. I mean, we're all on trial.

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Sandra did say we don't just get one chance.

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We're lucky to have one chance.

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How come that's the part that sits worst with me, that we get to

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select another child?

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But Finn, he does sound like a handful.

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WINE POURING

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So, do we meet him? Or not?

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Yeah, aye, OK. That's fine, then.

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Right, see you later. Bye.

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I've just told Kelly-Marie that I'm going to do the books at home today.

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Hi, there.

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-Will, Robbie, this is Finn.

-Finn Mackay.

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-I'm Will.

-Nice to meet you.

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I'm Robbie. Hiya.

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-You sit there.

-I know the procedure, Sandra.

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You guys look more nervous than me.

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Maybe we are.

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Have you done this before?

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First time.

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Wish it was my first time.

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It just never gets any easier, you know.

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If it goes well I get to call absolute strangers Mum and Dad.

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Or Dad and Dad.

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How do you feel about that? Two guys?

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Get to the point, why don't you?

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Truthfully?

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I don't know.

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It's different.

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But...

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..different's OK.

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So, what do you want to know?

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What do I need to know?

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Well, I'm a hairdresser, I run a salon at the end of our road.

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And I'm a police officer. Sorry.

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Sandra told me. Do you do car chases and that?

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Occasionally, when we have to. Most of it's just procedure though.

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I don't know no hairdressers.

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Well, you do now.

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I don't get to do car chases or anything like that...but

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believe me I've had some hairy moments!

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Oh, that was terrible, I'm sorry, I don't know where that came from.

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No, seriously, I love my job.

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I love running a business, meeting new people.

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There's loads of interesting characters round where we live, isn't there?

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So, have you got any questions for Finn?

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What do you like to do in your spare time? Hobbies? Pastimes?

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Homework. Cleaning my room.

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Serious?

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No just usual stuff. You know, sports.

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Computers.

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Football?

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I don't like football.

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Neither do I.

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What do you want to do when you leave school?

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It's fine, it's a big decision. Can't rush it.

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These meetings always suck.

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Oh, sorry.

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It's not you guys. I just don't want to say the wrong thing.

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So what happens now?

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-Well...

-You go get some coffee and talk about me.

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I stay here and talk about you.

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That's pretty much it.

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There's a machine down the corridor.

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Any more questions?

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Right, well, I'm going to have a chat with Finn

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and I'll talk to you later.

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Nice to meet you, Finn.

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Thanks, Finn. See you.

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-Already?

-How is he?

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He's fine. He'd like to come for the weekend,

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if you're still keen to go ahead?

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I take it that's a yes?

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It's a yes from me.

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Right, well, I'll sort the details and give you a call later.

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-Great. Thanks, Sandra.

-No problem.

-Bye.

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-Cheers.

-Cheers!

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I'll do what I can for you...

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I'm sorry, mate! I sold it last week.

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-Right.

-Look what I've got.

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Is that from Mum?

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Finally!

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Hey, steady.

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It's not my birthday so she must be coming over.

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Please, please, please...

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A ticket for the Commonwealth Games netball final?

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What are you supposed to make of this?

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One ticket! Sitting on my own all day watching netball!

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If it's any comfort, I didn't get anything.

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Maybe mine's still in the post.

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I don't get it.

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Me neither. It is weird.

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This is so not Mum.

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I have nightmares about her dying. Never seeing her again.

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Kirsty, don't make it any worse than it is. She's in Dubai.

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She's not dead.

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Is it any different? We can't reach her.

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I know.

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It doesn't exactly scream party at mine, does it?

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Not much we can do about it now.

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He'll have to take us as he finds us.

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I wonder how he's feeling now.

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He was all confident at first, wasn't he,

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but by the time we left the interview room

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it's like his mask slipped. I felt a bit sorry for him.

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It's hard to imagine the life he's led.

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Being shunted back and forward to that care home.

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He's never got a break. Wonder why him.

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Well, we already know he's got a temper.

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There could be any number of other issues we don't know about.

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What have we let ourselves in for?

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I guess we just prepare for the worst, and hope for the best.

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Yeah. It's just two days. We can do two days.

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Yeah, we just take it an hour at a time.

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Right. What do we need? Food, obviously.

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Yeah. And a plan.

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So, he comes in, we show him round - then what?

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Lunch at the Tall Ship?

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What, as soon as he gets here?

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Why not? He might be a bit more at ease somewhere neutral.

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Wouldn't the Oyster be better than the pub?

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No, no way, that's like a goldfish bowl.

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We really need to keep this low-key.

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Good point. OK, what else? He said he likes sport.

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Why don't we take him to that indoor climbing centre - Hang Tuff?

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Do you think?

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I've heard good reports.

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Maybe. But don't expect to see me hanging off any ropes.

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I have to keep reminding myself I chose this.

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-Yep.

-Now it's real.

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Uh-huh.

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I just want to do this right.

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Me too.

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INAUDIBLE

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No Rioja?

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Not today, thanks.

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You's taken the pledge?

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We are getting...

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Our friends' kids are visiting. Teenagers.

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We want to set a good example.

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Teenagers don't want a good example. They want left alone. And pizza.

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They're teenagers, they're not aliens.

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-There you go.

-Thanks.

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-You'll be fine.

-Yeah, I know.

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Right, number five.

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Relax. Be normal.

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There's nothing normal about this.

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If we act nervous it'll make him nervous.

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We are nervous.

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DOORBELL RINGS

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Oh, God.

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-Hi.

-Hiya.

-Hi.

-Come in.

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It's not much but we like it. Kitchen's there, TV.

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Do you want me to take that?

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No, I'm all right, thanks.

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I just need to go over a few things then I'll leave you to it.

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OK, go for it.

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I'll show you to your room. Just through there.

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-Right...

-Hope it's OK for you.

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Bathroom's just there.

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I'll leave you to unpack.

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Take as long as you need.

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HE SIGHS

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Just one other thing.

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Finn's not allowed any internet access at the moment.

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Sure. What's the problem?

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Just a bit of inappropriate use, nothing major.

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Well, we've all been there.

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Right, well, we're done.

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Here he is. Are you OK?

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-Yeah, I'm fine.

-Good.

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Right, I'll leave you to it, all the best.

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Shall I show you to your car?

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Yeah... That's a good idea.

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Look, I'm on call for all three of you,

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so don't hesitate to contact me.

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Thanks for everything, Sandra.

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No problem.

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INAUDIBLE

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Is he upset?

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Can't tell. Looks like Sandra's giving him a pep talk.

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Looks pretty intense.

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Changed his mind?

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What if he jumps in that car

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and tells her to floor it back to the care home?

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You'll be fine.

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Come on. I'm taking a risk on you.

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The rest is down to you.

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I know. I'll be OK.

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You've got my number. So, go and enjoy your weekend.

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I'll see you later.

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-I will. Bye.

-Bye.

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CAR ENGINE STARTS

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Are you OK?

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I'm still fine. You asked two minutes ago.

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You can never be too careful.

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Right, well, make yourself at home.

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If there's anything you need, just ask. Is there anything you need?

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Maybe some lemonade?

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Do you know what? We got everything but.

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Don't worry.

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Tell you what, we'll pick some up when we go out later, eh?

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Great. What shall I call you guys?

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We hadn't even thought of that. Dad one and Dad two?

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Maybe just Robbie and Will's fine.

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Whatever.

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OK, well we've got a few things planned.

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We thought we'd go out for lunch first, and then we could show you round the area?

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Hold on!

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Today's about you - is there anything you want to do?

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I don't mind.

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Pub lunch? Chill out here?

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Either or.

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-Pub lunch, then.

-Will you guys buy me a pint?

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-No.

-No.

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Fair enough.

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Come on, let's go.

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You must be used to all these getting-to-know-you chats.

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Suppose. It's different every time, though.

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How many foster homes have you been in?

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Can't remember.

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What were they like? I mean, if you're all right talking about it.

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It's fostering, so you get used to the whole temporary idea.

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It's not like adoption.

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And adoption...

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You can forget it.

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Once you're more than four or five years old, that's it, mate.

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Care home for you, pal.

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Have you got any pals there? In the care home?

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There's Blair, he's all right.

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But it's a weird one, because we get fostered out at different times

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so we never know when the other one's going to come back or not.

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Right, food.

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Yeah. Order what you like, Robbie's paying.

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I'll have the burger and chips.

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INDISTINCT CONVERSATION

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Three burgers and chips, please.

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I'm on my break, and it's dead over there, anyway.

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Is that the teenager you've got staying with you?

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Kind of...

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His name's Finn. We're fostering him this weekend.

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Really?

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It was dead quick, only happened yesterday.

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How'd you find time to do that in amongst doing the books?

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It's just a trial. We're trying to keep this low-key.

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So, do we get an introduction?

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Hiya, Finn is it? How are you doing, son? I'm Scarlett.

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This is my daughter, Kelly-Marie.

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Kelly-Marie works with me. And she's my pal. Wrong way round!

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Kelly-Marie's my pal, and she works with me.

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-Hiya.

-Hi.

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You coming over to the salon after your lunch?

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I wasn't planning on it.

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I think you could spare five minutes, don't you?

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Always.

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We could shoot some hoops till you're done.

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There's a court just up the road.

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Yeah, whatever.

0:23:520:23:53

Right, Ma, come on, I don't have much time.

0:23:530:23:56

Aye, all right, see you later, son.

0:23:560:24:00

Nice to meet you, ladies.

0:24:000:24:01

Oh, ladies! you'll need to watch this one.

0:24:010:24:04

I'm sorry I never told you, there hasn't been time.

0:24:110:24:14

Aye, cos sending a text takes hunners of time.

0:24:140:24:16

I did give you a reference.

0:24:160:24:18

Can you give us a minute?

0:24:180:24:20

So when were you going to tell me?

0:24:220:24:24

It's just...

0:24:240:24:25

We're trying to keep below the radar,

0:24:250:24:27

we don't want to freak Finn out with loads of folk.

0:24:270:24:29

I'm not "loads of folk".

0:24:290:24:31

I know. But I'm up to high doh.

0:24:310:24:32

I don't want any questions, not even from you.

0:24:320:24:34

I just want to do this right.

0:24:340:24:36

How can I help you if you don't let me in?

0:24:360:24:39

Robbie, this is a really big deal.

0:24:390:24:40

That's just it.

0:24:400:24:42

I didn't realise how big until I set eyes on him.

0:24:420:24:44

I see you with Cal and how easy you make it look.

0:24:440:24:47

Look,

0:24:500:24:53

just be yourself and you'll be fine.

0:24:530:24:56

I can't believe our luck.

0:24:560:24:58

Look, why don't you go away and "shoot some hoops".

0:24:590:25:02

That sounds like a dad thing to do.

0:25:020:25:04

Or I could put the kettle on and tell you the story so far?

0:25:040:25:07

I'd like that.

0:25:070:25:08

-Oh!

-Oh, dear! Oh, dear.

0:25:260:25:28

THEY LAUGH

0:25:280:25:29

Oh!

0:25:350:25:36

FINN LAUGHS

0:25:360:25:37

Yes!

0:25:540:25:55

You forgot these.

0:26:290:26:30

I don't want them.

0:26:300:26:32

It's from your mum.

0:26:320:26:33

So?

0:26:330:26:35

You could sell that ticket on.

0:26:350:26:37

You want it? Take it.

0:26:370:26:39

Chuck the card.

0:26:390:26:40

It's yours.

0:26:430:26:44

Everything all right?

0:26:440:26:45

Yeah, fine.

0:26:470:26:48

Come on, let's go meet Robbie.

0:26:510:26:53

Oh, don't tell me I've missed the shooting of the hoops?

0:26:560:26:59

I'm a pure pro as well.

0:26:590:27:01

Right. Hang Tuff?

0:27:010:27:02

Eh? Oh, yes.

0:27:020:27:04

I've booked a session at the indoor climbing centre.

0:27:040:27:07

What do you think?

0:27:070:27:08

I've never done it before.

0:27:090:27:10

-You'll love it.

-You can totally say no.

0:27:100:27:12

Is it dangerous?

0:27:150:27:16

You wear a helmet and a harness. It's perfectly safe.

0:27:160:27:18

-TANNOY:

-'Staff Nurse Gray to reception, please...'

0:27:210:27:24

Don't.

0:27:300:27:31

It could've been his neck.

0:27:310:27:33

Thanks.

0:27:330:27:34

At least it's not broken. Poor wean.

0:27:350:27:39

I knew this was a bad idea.

0:27:390:27:41

Well, you never said.

0:27:410:27:43

Because, I didn't want to be the killjoy.

0:27:430:27:45

You know everything about sport and teenagers.

0:27:450:27:47

I wish you'd stop saying that.

0:27:470:27:49

Here he is.

0:27:530:27:54

How is it?

0:27:560:27:57

Not too bad. Just a bruise on my meta-something.

0:27:570:28:00

Does he not need crutches?

0:28:000:28:01

He'll be fine.

0:28:010:28:02

I'm really sorry.

0:28:050:28:06

We never should have done that race to the top.

0:28:060:28:08

I rushed the final move. It was my fault.

0:28:080:28:10

It was not your fault!

0:28:100:28:12

Look at your faces - I'm fine - it was a laugh!

0:28:120:28:15

We thought we'd killed you for a minute.

0:28:150:28:17

Takes a lot more than that to kill me.

0:28:170:28:19

You're going to have to try harder.

0:28:190:28:21

You're a wee trooper.

0:28:210:28:22

-You going to carry me up the stairs?

-I'm a policeman, not a fireman.

0:28:480:28:51

-Go on, I dare you.

-No chance.

0:28:520:28:54

Come on, then. Take your time.

0:28:580:29:01

Can I help you?

0:29:280:29:29

Sorry, I didn't mean to give you a fright.

0:29:310:29:35

I'm Murray, the centre manager.

0:29:360:29:38

Kirsty. I heard there was a drama group.

0:29:380:29:41

I'm afraid the drama group only runs during term time.

0:29:410:29:43

You'll have to wait till after the holidays.

0:29:430:29:45

Mind you, the way things are going we'll be lucky to have the Community Centre never mind a drama group.

0:29:450:29:49

I wish we'd never moved here.

0:29:490:29:51

Can't be that bad?

0:29:520:29:53

Sit down a minute.

0:29:560:29:57

You want to talk about it?

0:30:060:30:07

I'm a good listener.

0:30:090:30:10

-Oh, hello, I hope I'm not interrupting.

-Not at all.

0:30:160:30:20

Kirsty was just saying how little there is to do around here.

0:30:200:30:23

Kirsty, this is Liz.

0:30:230:30:24

I know. Hi, Mrs Hamilton.

0:30:240:30:25

Little to do? Honestly, you young people.

0:30:250:30:28

When I was your age, there weren't enough hours in a day.

0:30:280:30:33

Now, these are for the planning meeting.

0:30:330:30:35

So, will you make sure they're prominently displayed?

0:30:350:30:38

Will do.

0:30:380:30:39

In fact, why don't the pair of you distribute some of them outside?

0:30:390:30:44

I'd do it myself but I've got to get back to Malcolm.

0:30:440:30:47

No, thanks.

0:30:470:30:48

Uch, away you go.

0:30:480:30:50

You'll get rid of them no time, pair of fit young things like you.

0:30:500:30:54

Word to the wise - I say we do it.

0:30:580:31:01

Not many people refuse Liz.

0:31:010:31:03

Maybe somebody should.

0:31:030:31:04

Treat yourself after?

0:31:060:31:07

Just these?

0:31:080:31:10

Be your good deed for the day.

0:31:100:31:12

Yeah, OK.

0:31:120:31:13

That's the stuff.

0:31:130:31:15

We'll take a side each for maximum penetration.

0:31:190:31:22

Nobody leaves Montego Street un-leafleted.

0:31:220:31:25

Tell you what.

0:31:250:31:26

There's another fiver in it if you're done before me.

0:31:260:31:29

What are you doing?

0:31:500:31:51

An old dear asked me to help out.

0:31:510:31:53

-Have you read this?

-No.

0:31:580:32:00

These are stirring up the bampot protesters trying to ruin me.

0:32:000:32:03

Our livelihood - our future - depends on this project going ahead.

0:32:030:32:06

What's going on?

0:32:060:32:07

You're some piece of work.

0:32:070:32:09

Dad! He was asked to help out too.

0:32:090:32:12

I didn't know she was your daughter.

0:32:130:32:15

She came in asking about drama classes. Which, thanks to you, may never happen again.

0:32:150:32:19

She's helping with these. That's it.

0:32:190:32:20

My daughter's got better things to do with her time than run errands for you.

0:32:200:32:24

Sure about that?

0:32:240:32:25

Dad, it's OK.

0:32:260:32:28

If you want to litter the street with your pointless leaflets, go ahead.

0:32:300:32:33

But never use my daughter again. Move.

0:32:330:32:35

-You're over-reacting.

-I never overreact when it comes to my family.

0:32:370:32:40

I should be doing that, you've got a sore foot.

0:32:470:32:49

-I like cooking.

-Even so.

0:32:490:32:51

At the care home, if I help the cook, I get off the dishes.

0:32:530:32:57

Same deal here.

0:32:580:33:00

What's your favourite food?

0:33:000:33:02

Everything. Just don't like mushrooms. Can't stand them.

0:33:040:33:08

Anyway, at my last foster home, my mum made me

0:33:130:33:18

clean everything off my plate, even the mushrooms.

0:33:180:33:21

"If I cooked it, you'll eat it, you little sod."

0:33:230:33:27

She never did.

0:33:350:33:37

I don't like mushrooms, either.

0:33:390:33:40

I mean, who really wants to eat fungus?

0:33:400:33:42

It's way better here.

0:33:440:33:45

Listen, if you ever want to talk about any of this, you can.

0:33:510:33:53

I'm OK. Where do you keep the pasta?

0:33:550:33:58

I'll get it for you.

0:33:580:33:59

TV ON

0:34:080:34:09

Anything good on?

0:34:200:34:22

I'm not really watching it.

0:34:240:34:25

TV OFF

0:34:270:34:28

Can I have a look?

0:34:410:34:42

When did you get this?

0:34:540:34:55

Yesterday.

0:34:560:34:58

Netball?

0:35:000:35:01

That all she put?

0:35:110:35:12

You have to stop wishing she'll come back.

0:35:220:35:24

Why? You do it too.

0:35:260:35:28

TV ON

0:35:510:35:52

Yeah. Think I'm going to go play the game player.

0:35:540:35:57

You not enjoying the film?

0:35:570:35:58

Film's fine.

0:36:000:36:01

Can I have the wifi password?

0:36:040:36:05

I'd love to say yes, but Sandra said no internet.

0:36:070:36:09

Finn, we'd like this weekend to

0:36:130:36:15

be about getting to know each other, spend some time together.

0:36:150:36:18

Just to chill out and play a few games.

0:36:180:36:20

We've already tried to kill you today.

0:36:200:36:22

So, we don't want any grief from Sandra as well.

0:36:220:36:24

Don't tell her.

0:36:240:36:25

Oh, right, cos lying's the answer.

0:36:250:36:27

Can you not play offline?

0:36:290:36:31

It's crap offline.

0:36:310:36:32

Sorry, mate, it's a no.

0:36:330:36:34

Just hang in there, I'm sure she'll let you back online soon enough.

0:36:340:36:38

That's Finn's. Put that down!

0:37:100:37:12

Just checking to see if it's wifi enabled. It's pretty basic.

0:37:120:37:15

Forgot my phone.

0:37:150:37:16

What are you doing? That's mine.

0:37:170:37:19

-I was just going to bring it through to you.

-Give it here!

0:37:190:37:22

I wasn't looking at it.

0:37:230:37:25

You shouldn't have touched it.

0:37:250:37:27

I was just checking the wifi.

0:37:270:37:29

Actually, you know what? Just finish what you were doing.

0:37:290:37:31

Finn, I told you. I wasn't going through it.

0:37:330:37:35

OK, guys, let's just calm down?

0:37:350:37:37

Go on, look, there's my contacts - Sandra, the care home.

0:37:370:37:41

Actually, do you want to see my texts as well, yeah?

0:37:410:37:43

I don't want to see your texts.

0:37:430:37:45

Why not? Everyone else does!

0:37:450:37:46

Finn, just come back!

0:37:510:37:53

DOOR SLAMS

0:37:580:37:59

Don't go in there!

0:37:590:38:01

KNOCK ON DOOR

0:38:030:38:04

Finn, you've got it all wrong, Will wasn't prying.

0:38:060:38:08

Leave me alone.

0:38:080:38:09

I just want to clear the air.

0:38:090:38:11

Are you deaf?

0:38:110:38:12

Get out of my space!

0:38:130:38:14

What did you have to go and do that for?

0:38:210:38:23

He was upset. I reacted.

0:38:230:38:25

That's always your problem - you don't think.

0:38:250:38:27

I was trying to fix your mess.

0:38:270:38:29

By invading his privacy?

0:38:290:38:30

Nice. Coming from the guy who was caught using his phone.

0:38:300:38:32

And why did you have to bring Sandra into it?

0:38:320:38:36

Why not?

0:38:360:38:37

Because this is our home, Finn's meant to be our family even

0:38:370:38:40

though it's just for one weekend. Sandra shouldn't come into it.

0:38:400:38:43

Oh, right, so I'm supposed to make something up?

0:38:430:38:45

I didn't say that, don't twist things.

0:38:450:38:47

But now he'll think we're ganging up on him. No wonder he kicked off.

0:38:470:38:50

So it's my fault? You're good.

0:38:520:38:54

He kicked off because you got caught using his phone.

0:38:540:38:57

-Oh, stop it!

-It's true! I got the brunt of it but it's your fault.

0:38:570:39:00

MUFFLED: Right or wrong, I'd never leave an unhappy wean to stew by himself.

0:39:000:39:04

Sometimes you have to. He got a fright.

0:39:040:39:07

We all got a fright!

0:39:070:39:08

..Oh, thanks a bunch. Phone-hacker.

0:39:140:39:17

Where are you going?

0:39:170:39:19

Get a drink.

0:39:190:39:20

Don't turn your back on me. Will? Will!

0:39:200:39:22

DOOR SLAMS

0:39:220:39:23

Night, Finn.

0:39:510:39:52

Our first day of blissful parenthood.

0:40:170:40:19

What a fiasco.

0:40:220:40:23

Do you reckon he heard us?

0:40:310:40:33

I've no idea. Hopefully never heard anything.

0:40:340:40:36

We were stressed.

0:40:380:40:39

We were out of order.

0:40:390:40:40

We'll speak to him tomorrow. Start afresh.

0:40:420:40:44

I'm sorry.

0:40:480:40:50

Me too.

0:40:500:40:51

CREAKING

0:41:360:41:37

Did you hear that?

0:41:390:41:40

What?

0:41:400:41:42

DOOR SHUTS

0:42:100:42:11

HE SIGHS

0:43:270:43:28

I've shouted twice.

0:43:580:43:59

Finn? Breakfast.

0:44:020:44:04

Finn...

0:44:100:44:11

Robbie. Subway guy saw him go in first thing.

0:44:240:44:27

-Description matched, the limp and everything.

-No way.

0:44:270:44:30

Right, we've got to phone the police, it's in our protocol pack.

0:44:300:44:32

I am the police. How stupid will we look if he wanders back in five minutes?

0:44:320:44:35

You're worried about looking daft in front of the guys?

0:44:350:44:38

No, I'm just saying we should think.

0:44:380:44:40

Well, you can't stop me phoning Sandra.

0:44:400:44:42

Course not.

0:44:420:44:43

Sandra, hi, it's Robbie. Is Finn with you?

0:44:450:44:49

Let's just calm down.

0:44:560:44:58

How are we supposed to do that?

0:44:580:44:59

You given us a wean to look after and we've lost him.

0:44:590:45:02

What is the full picture here?

0:45:020:45:04

OK, he got on the subway, right?

0:45:040:45:07

Soon as it opened.

0:45:070:45:09

Right, well.

0:45:090:45:10

There could be a number of reasons - couldn't sleep,

0:45:100:45:13

a wee adventure in a new place.

0:45:130:45:15

How were things up until then?

0:45:170:45:20

Pretty good. Well...

0:45:200:45:22

He had a bit of an accident.

0:45:220:45:24

We took him to an indoor climbing centre

0:45:240:45:26

and he bruised his foot quite badly. He's limping.

0:45:260:45:28

Right, well, these things happen.

0:45:280:45:30

He seemed great about it.

0:45:300:45:32

We had a bit of trouble with his game player thing.

0:45:320:45:35

Right...

0:45:350:45:36

And me and Will also had a couple of words at night,

0:45:360:45:40

after he'd gone to bed.

0:45:400:45:42

We were quite stressed out, I don't know, maybe he heard.

0:45:420:45:46

Right, I take it you kept that hidden?

0:45:460:45:50

OK, can we take a look?

0:45:550:45:56

INAUDIBLE

0:46:010:46:02

-Thank you for your help.

-Sorry we can't help you.

0:46:100:46:13

It's not the first time he's taken off.

0:46:370:46:40

-What?

-Well, he might be looking for his big sister.

0:46:400:46:44

He's done that a couple of times before.

0:46:440:46:47

The one that was adopted?

0:46:470:46:49

Yeah. Catriona.

0:46:490:46:50

You said there was no contact.

0:46:520:46:54

Well, that's the problem.

0:46:540:46:56

Finn's met her a few times when he was young but,

0:46:560:46:59

Catriona's adoptive parents put a stop to it.

0:46:590:47:02

So Finn was shut out?

0:47:030:47:05

All he's got is a photo.

0:47:050:47:07

He doesn't even know her last name.

0:47:070:47:09

But you must do?

0:47:090:47:10

Yeah, I mean she turns 18 next year,

0:47:100:47:14

and she can contact him then if she wants, but for now - nothing.

0:47:140:47:19

I think he struggles to accept it.

0:47:190:47:21

No wonder. Why did you not tell us he runs off?

0:47:210:47:25

-I just assumed he'd given up.

-You still should've given us the full picture.

0:47:250:47:29

Look Robbie, this is a trial weekend.

0:47:290:47:33

You know, I've got a file on that boy that goes back 11 years.

0:47:330:47:36

I mean, did you really want every detail?

0:47:360:47:38

Hardly a detail.

0:47:380:47:40

He's been online half the night.

0:47:400:47:43

Chatrooms?

0:47:430:47:44

And school websites.

0:47:450:47:47

Searches for girls called Catriona in Greater Glasgow.

0:47:480:47:51

That sounds like Finn.

0:47:510:47:53

Maps. Address finders.

0:47:530:47:55

You can't just find a stranger's address online.

0:47:550:47:58

You'd be amazed.

0:47:580:47:59

..so down through the junction? Thank you so much.

0:48:020:48:06

Doesn't look like he's there.

0:48:060:48:08

He took off in that direction about an hour ago.

0:48:140:48:17

Let's just go.

0:48:170:48:18

There's only one in that direction.

0:48:210:48:23

Pull over! Pull over!

0:50:050:50:06

Can you back up a bit?

0:50:090:50:10

Finn, stop!

0:50:240:50:25

Finn, come on, stop.

0:50:270:50:29

Just leave me alone.

0:50:320:50:33

-Come on, just let me help you up.

-Leave me alone!

0:50:330:50:36

Finn, come on, let's get you in the car, get your weight off that foot. You're hurt.

0:50:360:50:39

We were worried sick about you.

0:50:390:50:41

You just took off. We didn't know what had happened.

0:50:410:50:44

Finn, we didn't know about your sister.

0:50:460:50:48

It's hard for you, we want to help.

0:50:480:50:50

No, you don't. You're just like the rest of them.

0:50:520:50:55

I can look after myself. I don't need you.

0:50:570:50:59

Or him.

0:50:590:51:01

She can help! She can sort all this.

0:51:020:51:06

Right, come on, let's get you back in the car.

0:51:060:51:09

I just want to go back to my care home.

0:51:130:51:16

So what now?

0:51:270:51:29

Finn's safe for now. That's the main thing.

0:51:290:51:31

I'll phone Sandra in the next day or two, see how he's getting on.

0:51:310:51:35

What about us?

0:51:350:51:36

Go back to work. Pretend it never happened.

0:51:360:51:39

One day. Must be some kind of record.

0:51:410:51:43

Don't.

0:51:430:51:45

We meant well, did everything,

0:51:450:51:48

read everything, it still blew up in our faces.

0:51:480:51:50

Look at us. Let's face it, we're not cut out for fostering.

0:51:500:51:54

I thought we'd make awesome parents. You especially.

0:51:570:52:00

You care so much.

0:52:000:52:02

What if they offered us an easier child?

0:52:040:52:06

Not straightaway, obviously...

0:52:060:52:09

Define "easier". Finn was great when he arrived, look what happened.

0:52:090:52:13

What are we going to tell people?

0:52:130:52:14

It's none of their business.

0:52:140:52:16

Kelly-Marie and Scarlett have already met him. Can't see them dropping it.

0:52:160:52:19

Tell them the truth. Didn't work out.

0:52:190:52:22

I'll drop it off to Sandra tomorrow.

0:52:350:52:38

DOORBELL RINGS

0:52:380:52:39

-Talk of the devil.

-I'm sorry to bother you.

0:52:460:52:48

Have you come for his game player?

0:52:480:52:50

No, not exactly.

0:52:500:52:52

How is he?

0:52:540:52:55

He's not great, I've had a long chat with him.

0:52:550:52:59

He'd like to see you.

0:53:010:53:02

He's downstairs in the car.

0:53:040:53:05

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have ran off.

0:53:200:53:22

We appreciate you saying that.

0:53:290:53:32

But you knew we'd never fostered before and

0:53:320:53:36

when you took off - that was the worst thing ever.

0:53:360:53:40

And we know we made mistakes. You got injured and I regret that...

0:53:410:53:45

but running off, mate, that's over the top.

0:53:450:53:49

I didn't do it to get at you.

0:53:500:53:52

Sometimes, I don't think about how my actions affect other people.

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And then...when I heard you guys arguing, it was...

0:54:050:54:09

I just bailed.

0:54:110:54:13

Sorry.

0:54:140:54:15

That wasn't against you.

0:54:150:54:17

Still it's like... "Here we go again."

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Can I come back?

0:54:320:54:33

Sorry?

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To stay with you?

0:54:370:54:38

I'm sorry, Finn. How'd we know you'd not just run away again?

0:54:400:54:44

I won't.

0:54:440:54:45

Hold on a minute... Why? After all this?

0:54:450:54:48

It's either here or the care home.

0:54:480:54:50

I've never really had a family that's wanted me for keeps.

0:54:540:54:58

Least worst option, hey?

0:55:020:55:03

Yeah.

0:55:060:55:08

When you come chasing after me in the street?

0:55:080:55:11

I thought you were going to be really angry and mad.

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But...

0:55:140:55:16

..you wasn't.

0:55:190:55:20

This has been hard for us, Finn.

0:55:260:55:28

Don't worry.

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Sorry to inform you that,

0:56:240:56:25

despite our best efforts, the battle's lost.

0:56:250:56:27

The Planning Committee gave the go ahead.

0:56:270:56:29

We're having a party at the Community Centre this afternoon.

0:56:290:56:32

-OK.

-You should come along, bring your friend.

0:56:320:56:35

What's the occasion?

0:56:350:56:37

Life and death, Bob, life on the dole

0:56:370:56:39

and the death of the Community Centre.

0:56:390:56:41

Sounds like a brilliant laugh, eh?

0:56:410:56:43

He's got the right idea.

0:56:430:56:45

Yeah, a wee drink would be nice.

0:56:450:56:46

It's not about my employment prospects. My heart's here.

0:56:460:56:50

I was after something a bit stronger?

0:56:500:56:52

Do you want to come back when you're a wee bit older.

0:56:520:56:54

It's just I don't want to grass you up to Will and Robbie.

0:56:540:56:57

I believe in de-mystifying alcohol for young people,

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taking away the forbidden fruit element.

0:57:010:57:03

-Yeah?

-Cheers.

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