Episode 2 Runaway

Gotcha.

I hate you. I wish I could live somewhere else.

Run away one day.

Oi, come back! We haven't finished with you yet!

-Quick, come this way.

-I've a good mind to have a word right now.

You're hardly in a fit state.

What's your name?

-Sean, what's yours?

-Molly.

Sean's gone! He's not in his room!

-He's not anywhere!

-This can't be happening.

-Molly, where are you?

-It's my son.

He's missing.

SNARLING

SCREAMING

MANIC LAUGHING

Where are you?

Molly?

What are you doing?

Checking through your things. I didn't want to wake you.

-Who's this?

-None of your business.

OK.

No-one touched your bag during the night.

But I had to switch your phone off.

-Sleep all right?

-Bit cold.

I'm aching all over.

Bet you got a nice soft bed at home.

Yeah.

Thanks for reminding me.

Let's have breakfast.

-That's for emergencies.

-Well, what's this if not an emergency?

-So when did you last see your son?

-Bedtime, last night.

-And there's no sign of a break-in?

-Nothing.

Anyone else got keys to the flat?

Well, my neighbours, in case I forget mine.

I'd better have a word with them.

-You don't think...

-We have to examine every possibility.

Till we know for certain what's happened.

Right. I'm out of here.

-I'm coming too, yeah?

-No way.

-But I can help.

I don't think so. See ya.

I'm sure I left my torch in here.

Mum, look what I found...from Sean.

-Where d'you get this?

-In the bedroom.

-Let me see.

-What's he playing at?

-This says he's run away.

I think you know more than you're letting on.

He left it behind...last night, when he went out the front door.

And how do you know this?

-I saw him go.

-What do you mean you saw him go, Dean?!

Please. It's best we all stay calm.

-Tell me what happened.

-He left a note.

I hid it. He's always so clever, but he didn't know I could see him.

It was a stupid joke. All right?

-I could wring your neck.

-Do you remember what time he left?

About...11 o'clock.

-Mum was still...

-I was still asleep.

And has Sean run away before?

No. He's not that sort.

Thousands of kids run away each year, all sorts.

You know what I mean.

The only thing they have in common is they're nearly all found

in the first few hours.

But we've blown that now.

He could be anywhere.

Stop following me.

-Where are you going?

-Not telling.

Look, I've got loads of useful things.

Right little boy scout, aren't you?

Thing is...

I don't have nowhere to go.

What a surprise.

-If I came with you, I bet I could help.

-How?

I could read the map... or draw pictures.

And I'll keep quiet, honest.

If you get fed up, tell me to go. I'll leave you alone, I'll scarper.

I promise.

All right, puppy. You come with me.

But you'd better make yourself useful...and always do as I say.

You got that?

Yeah.

Where are we going?

Uh-uh. No questions.

Just follow.

We'll circulate his description and make enquiries.

Is that all?

Have you got any idea what I'm going through? I've lost my child!

I think you should call these people.

-You what? A charity?

-They'll understand what you're feeling.

-They can support you.

-I don't want support...

I want you to find my son.

We're doing everything we can.

The best thing you can do now is get us a good clear photo of Sean.

-They're all from back when he was little.

-There must be something here.

Yeah. They're really old, Mum.

There's none after Dad died.

None at all.

Why don't you look on your phone? Maybe there's a picture on there.

Me. Me.

Me.

Jack.

Jack.

Jack again.

No.

There's none of him.

None at all.

Wicked.

I know where there might be a picture of Sean.

Stay out of this, all right?

Those cartoons he does. He did one of himself...

a self-portrait...it's really good.

You've caused enough trouble.

I had to show Mum the note.

Yeah, well don't go doing anything else, all right. This is his problem.

Not ours. He's the one who ran away.

But Mum needs a picture. She said.

Don't stick your nose in or I'll make you regret it!

'Please leave a message after the tone.'

TONE BEEPS

What do you think you're playing at, you stupid boy.

Where are you?

I want you back here right now, do you understand?

Whatever it is that's worrying you...

..we'll sort it out, OK?

Please come back, sweetheart.

Please come back.

We have to help her.

Go on then.

It'll be here somewhere.

HE HUMS

Here it is! Mum! Mum, we've found a picture.

MOBILE BEEPS

-Oh, no.

-'You have one new message.'

'What do you think you're playing at, you stupid boy. Where are you?'

HE MUMBLES

Idiot, don't listen to them.

They'll do your head in.

I'm keeping this.

DOOR SLAMS It's Gary.

Try not to get too worked up, babe. He's messing you about.

Is that what you call it?

He'll be back the minute he's cold and hungry. You'll see.

But right now my son is missing, yeah?

Or haven't you noticed?

All right. Sorry.

You're upset, of course you are.

So why don't you make yourself useful

and go and stick those posters up?

All right, yeah. I can do that.

-Bit odd, aren't they?

-Did I ask for your opinion?

-Give it a rest, Kelly.

I said I'd do it, OK?

Excuse me, I wonder if you can help me out.

My son's missing. Have you seen him?

Here's a photo of him. You definitely haven't?

Excuse me... I wonder if you can help me.

My son's missing. I'm wondering if you've seen him?

-No.

-Sure?

-Positive.

-OK, thanks.

Oi!

All right, Gary!

Right. You go in there and ask directions.

Ask where the big canal is that goes to Thornydown.

I have a map. We can find it ourselves.

-Look, just do as I say and don't argue.

-All right.

Get them to show you on your map.

'Scuse me. Can you help? I'm a bit lost.

What is it you're looking for, dear?

A big canal. Near here. Goes all the way to Thornydown.

Big canal? It's over there.

Straight along, past the woods.

-Can you show me where it is on the map, please?

-I'll do my best.

I'm not so good with maps.

I think this is where we are.

Then you go along this way, towards the woods...

Excuse me...

has anyone seen this boy? He's 11 and he's missing.

What is he? Some sort of lost kitten?

That's Gary's van!

Come on, boys.

Oi! What do you think you're playing at?

I just wanted to check if any of the lads had seen him.

Wanted a drink more like. I mean this, Gary.

If you want to see me again, ever,

I suggest you get on with that lot now.

And no more skiving.

The canal's on the other side, probably four or five miles.

What's that line there?

Let's have a look.

These maps all use such funny symbols...

blue line...

Let's check, shall we?

I know I have another one somewhere.

Come on.

Hang on, she's explaining...

What d'you do that for?

Never mind!

Definitely a motorway...

-I don't get you.

-So?

Just keep quiet and follow, OK?

There isn't a single lamppost in town hasn't got one of them posters.

-I reckon I've plastered them everywhere.

-Leave it out, Gary.

Still think they look a bit lame.

Got a better idea, have you?

DOORBELL RINGS

-What d'you want?

-Is Sean here?

-You a friend of his?

-Course I am.

-Just need a minute with him.

-He's not here.

-Do you know when he'll be back?

-Not really.

Here, give us that a second, will you?

Have you got any pictures of Sean?

-We need one.

-That's my phone!

-Don't worry. I know what I'm doing.

I've got one just like this. Rubbish, aren't they?

Yeah, but I'm getting a new one.

That's what we need.

Come in. We need to get this on the computer.

Kelly, it's Sean's friend. Make him a cup of tea, will ya?

Oi, Dean, give us a hand here.

There we go.

Won't take a second.

COMPUTER DINGS

Don't touch that one!

-'Early bird gets the worm.'

-What's that?

What's he doing to Sean?

'Oh, boy.'

-I need a word with you.

-Leave me alone!

-Outside, now.

Leave me alone!

Listen to me very carefully, because I'm only going to say this once.

You will leave him alone. Get it?

If I hear there's been any more of this,

I'm taking that video to your headmaster

and I'll show the police as well. I'm not messing around.

You are done here. Do you understand?

Now take this rubbish away.

And watch yourself.

-If I see that monster again...

-No need.

Sorted. He won't be back.

That boy was bullying Sean, wasn't he?

Why didn't Sean say anything?

He could have told a teacher... or told you.

I think maybe he tried.

Want one?

Never knew you had one.

I didn't.

Huh?

-Not before.

-I don't get it.

OK, how's this?

You are now handling stolen goods.

Is that clear enough?

Oh, no.

POLICE SPEAK OVER RADIO

SIRENS BLARE

CLANGING METAL

Who was the man in that photo?

-What photo?

-The one you keep hold of so tightly.

My dad.

Well, if he was so great, why d'you run away?

He...

he was great.

Not any more.

What happened? Did he hurt you?

No...Look, forget it.

I don't want to talk about it.

DOGS BARK

What about you?

Where are you heading?

I'm going to find my family...

my real family.

How long since you've seen them?

-Too long.

-What happened?

I had to leave.

Why?

No reason.

Really?

I dunno.

I can't really remember.

Where do they live?

Not far now.

It's in Thornydown.

It's like an old mill with crumbly walls

and a thatched roof...

on a bridge right over the canal.

There's three arches under the house and...

the water flows right through the middle.

I was really happy there.

What happened?

I got sent away.

One new family, then another.

Spend my life now moving from place to place.

Must be weird.

Yeah, well, none of them ever want to keep me.

I just wish I could stay still.

I want my home back...

and my parents...

and the little bridge...

and the water underneath the house.

DUCKS QUACK

GIRL GIGGLES

Come on...let's go.

-Look, there's a cottage.

-So?

-So it might be empty.

We can get food. You're hungry, aren't you?

Yeah, of course.

But we're not breaking in.

You promised...

and now I need your help.

Oh, look, I can get in through this window.

I don't like this.

You give me a leg up and then keep guard.

Molly...Molly, there's someone coming. Get out! Come on, now!

That's it. Good lads.

Molly, come on.

Oi! You little bleeders!

Go on, Snout! Go on, Jet! Go on! On you go!

Sean, move!

Come on, Sean. Run!

DOGS BARK

DOGS BARK AGGRESSIVELY

Come on. Come on, run!

-Keep running. We can't stop.

-No.

I'm not waiting for you!

OK!

OK, I'm coming.

Over to striker...

Oh, and what a win by Davies!

I bet you a million quid I can beat that big hairy gorilla over there.

OK.

-What did you call me?

-I said you're a big hairy gorilla.

I thought so.

-Do you want a fight about it?

-Yeah, I'll fight you!

-Fight! Fight! Fight!

-Ding, ding!

Is that the best you can do?

HE GROANS

-I'll get you for that!

-Mum!

-Gary's trying to punch me! Help!

-Shut up! Do you hear me? Just shut up!

-Your mum's on the phone.

-Everything all right?

-Yeah, fine.

-Keep it down, will you?

-Mum! He was going to punch me!

-Shut it, OK?

If your son has a mobile phone,

we can text him the runaway helpline number.

And what will you do if he calls?

'We'll listen to what he's got to say and try to help him.'

You mean get the police to bring him home, yeah?

Not necessarily.

We need to listen to what he's got to say.

But we will try to find him somewhere safe.

This is my son! I have a right to know what's going on!

Kelly, it's really important that you hold it together.

'We're here for you, but we need to listen to Sean...'

when he gets in touch with us.

We'll do everything we can for you and your family,

'I assure you. We'll reach out to the media, local newspapers,'

radio stations, we'll try and set up an interview on TV.

'It's about getting the word out, then we'll hear from the public.'

You've got to be strong and keep hope. OK, Kelly?

I just wish I'd called you earlier.

CAR HORN BLARES

-We'll have to make a run for it.

-Across there?

-You're kidding!

-Well, I don't see any bridges.

And the canal's over there on the other side.

You're crazy.

-We can dodge through the traffic.

-No way.

We'll be run over like two poor old foxes.

Is that how you want to die?

-It's too dangerous.

-We won't die!

No, we won't...

cos I'm not running across a huge motorway. Simple as.

We won't get hit,

not if we're quick.

You're crazy and I'm not doing it.

Find another way.

There IS no other way!

BRAKES SCREECH

-HORN BLARES

-Argh!

Don't be weird.

Sorry.

So what's your brilliant plan, then?

Keep walking. See what we can find.

-That's it?

-Yeah.

Oh, look.

What is it?

Well, I've never seen one for real before...

-just pictures in books...

-What are you on about?

It's a badger tunnel.

-A what?

-A badger tunnel.

They put them in when they're building the motorways,

so badgers can get across without being hit.

We did a thing about them in school.

Amazing.

Looks like you found your other way.

It looks scary.

Right. You wait here. Wait till I get to the middle.

Can't I come with you?

I need to see what I'm doing.

All right. But hurry up. It looks like it's going to rain.

THUNDER RUMBLES

SHE BREATHES HEAVILY

Come on!

ECHOES: Your turn!

It's easy!

Sean, hurry up.

Come on, we haven't got all day. Get a move on!

Molly!

THUNDER RUMBLES

Molly!

Molly, I'm stuck!

Molly, help me!

Molly, help. Molly! Molly, I'm stuck!

Molly...

Molly, help me!

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