The Real Faith Davis The Dumping Ground

Whoa! That's what I call a lot of donations!

Who are all these people?

£1,327

and 50 pence!

CHEERING

And the half-marathon isn't until tomorrow. You could raise even more.

Do you know, we are so proud of you, babes!

That 50p was me!

What I can't work out is how we've managed to raise so much.

Mike...?

Well... OK, Gina and I put the word out to all our colleagues,

and to everyone we know, and...

And when we told them you were raising money for the NOSCC...

And what better cause than a children's charity?

Aw!

Thank you. Thank both of you. Thank all of you.

I'm just running on the day, which is what I love.

-Yeah. And it's only a half-marathon.

-What?

All right, then, Johnny.

Well, I mean it's not a full one, is it? So it can't be that hard.

-Oh, no!

-Whatever!

-I could do it!

DOORBELL RINGS

-Oh, that must be the new girl.

-I'll get it!

Good morning. We...

We need to speak with Faith Davis.

You don't have to come with us now.

You can make an appointment.

Come with Mike or Gina.

Faith...?

Let's go now. Get it over with.

-SHE WHISPERS:

-Go! Go! Go!

GINA: We'll be with you all the time, yeah?

It's going up!

-Faith's been nicked!

-No way!

-Yes way! They're arresting her now!

-Come on, quick!

-Is she going to prison?

-She's been arrested, hasn't she?

-Quiet...

-As soon as I saw her, I said...

-Put a sock in it! Quiet!

Faith has not been arrested.

Faith is not in any trouble.

Yeah, right(!)

Look, the new girl is about to arrive any second

so you monsters scoot! Go on!

I don't want you frightening the life out of her.

Make yourselves scarce!

Something's definitely going on.

-Yeah.

-Maybe that's why she does all that training,

-to get away from the police.

-Carmen!

-Well, we don't know, do we?

She could've been robbing stuff for ages.

Some people start when they're little. Jody's brother did.

I can't believe you. Faith's our friend.

It doesn't mean she ain't nicked stuff.

Mike said she's not in trouble.

Yeah, the police always pop round to see people who aren't in trouble.

Mike's not going to lie about something like that, is he?

He's protecting her. It's his job.

How many of you actually know why Faith's in care in the first place?

I share a room with her

and she hasn't told me anything about herself.

-What, like, nothing?

-Nothing.

This is going to be your very own room,

-and you can decorate it any way you like.

-Any way?

Any way!

KNOCKING

Come in.

Hello. I'm Harry!

-Are you going to tell Harry your name, Floss?

-No.

Harry was the youngest person in the house, and now it's you.

You were a bit scared when you first came here, weren't you, Harry?

No.

Well, maybe you'd like to show Floss your room.

It might give her some ideas on how to decorate this one.

-Then can I give her the Gus tour?

-Well, if Floss would like that.

What's a Gus tour?

Gus was the boy who lived in this room.

He used to give all the new people a tour of the house,

introducing them to everyone. Would you like Harry to do that?

OK.

Seriously, she'd go mad if she knew you're going through her things.

We're being careful. She won't even know the difference.

Bling.

What's Razz?

Maybe it's her street name.

Look at this.

Do you like it?

That's Jeff.

Can I hold him?

Um... OK.

That's enough. Jeff's shy and you need to meet everyone else.

OK, you can hold him while we do our tour

but he has to go straight back afterwards.

Now, why would Faith have a pamphlet on performance-enhancing drugs?

I bet she's taking them for that race tomorrow.

Yes.

That's Lily and Tee.

Tee almost died when she fell out of a tree.

She climbed it cos her brother Johnny drove her mad.

I can't believe it.

-Seriously?

-Yep. And she's taking banned drugs for that race tomorrow.

-Are you sure?

-Yep, positive!

So Faith is actually taking drugs.

She must do, we found the leaflet and everything.

Lily nearly died when she fell off the roof.

She went up there cos she was so unhappy.

And Carmen nearly fell through a bridge

when she ran away from Elektra.

That's when I saved Jeff from a poisonous snake.

-I give up.

-You're such a wuss, Tyler. So unfit.

You're not all that fit, you can't even do keepie-uppies.

-I'm fitter than you.

-No chance!

-You haven't even got any muscles!

-Bigger ones than you have!

-No, you haven't.

-Ha!

Gooooooal!

-Jody!

-Go-o-o-oal!

Jody!

Guess why the police came for Razz.

-Who's Razz?

-Faith's street name.

-They found drugs on her.

-Really?

Yeah, but it's a secret, so promise you don't say anything.

Yeah. I promise.

I can't believe you just did that!

You better watch out, cos I will get you back.

-I know why Faith got arrested.

-Why?

She was dealing drugs. And that's not all.

She did!

-What are you on about?

-It's true. She's a big dealer called Razz.

Got her own gang and everything.

-The police found her stash and loads of money.

-Says who?

I'm sworn to secrecy.

But I reckon she'll get at least ten years.

You're talking rubbish.

Well, can you get my donation money back, please?

Hiya. You all done?

-How did she take it?

-I can't tell.

She didn't cry, she didn't get upset,

she didn't show any emotion at all.

-She must have said something.

-She didn't want to talk about it.

She's back, then?

-Yeah. Give her some space.

-Tell that to the others.

According to them, she's halfway to the nick by now.

Hi, Faith. This is Floss.

Don't worry about it. People here take things all the time.

Carmen even stole Jeff once!

Orange?

THUNDER CRASHES

MONSTERS ROAR

THEY ALL SHOUT AT ONCE

-I didn't tell anyone!

-Why would I do that?

-Carmen did it!

QUIET!

I am so disappointed in you.

Such nasty, nasty gossip.

And apart from the impact on Faith,

what kind of impression have we given Floss, eh?

Who's Floss?

The new girl.

I want an end to this nonsense.

If Faith has something to tell you,

then she will tell you in her own good time.

Got it?

-Got it.

-Good.

Where are you off to, then?

Training. Big race tomorrow, remember?

You think you can fool everyone with your golden girl act, don't you?

Faith Davis. Intelligent, dedicated, responsible, supportive.

Blah, blah! But what do we really know about you? Nothing.

Well, you don't fool me.

You must have done something. Why else would the police

-have carted you off?

-You know nothing about me. Right?

Jack Squat. Nothing.

-My point exactly.

-Listen.

People in this place, all they do is go on about their sad little lives.

"Mummy and Daddy didn't want me, foster parents didn't pick me!"

Boo hoo(!) Gets them nowhere.

Because nothing changes,

no matter how much you cry or how sorry you feel for yourself.

It makes you weak.

It's a waste of energy.

I have to stay strong.

Satisfied?

You know, sometimes when you shut people out, you make things worse.

If people make up stuff about you, that is your fault,

cos you give us nothing else to go on.

I told you not to tell anyone!

I bet the person who told you that

told you not to tell anybody, either.

-Is she still mad at us?

-I don't know what she is, but next time,

you lot better keep your big fat mouths shut.

I never said a word, so...

Apparently, you lot making up stories about me is my own fault.

So, here's the real gossip.

The police think they've found my brother, Razz.

-I didn't know you had a brother.

-Join the club.

What do you mean, "think"?

They think they've found...his body.

You mean...he's dead?

For quite a long time.

Leave me alone!

The only way they can tell if it's Razz is if our DNA matches.

That's why I went with the police.

Do you...?

So, now you know the truth.

I'm going training.

-She's not even crying.

-Maybe she hated her brother.

Don't start that. She's in shock.

I was in shock when Granddad died.

You went mad about that. You didn't just act like nothing's happened.

I wonder how he died.

Looks painful...

I'm fine, you know.

Just checking. It was hard for me when Granddad died.

Sorry to hear that.

So, was it just you and Razz?

Look, I appreciate your concern but I'm fine, honestly.

Are you sure?

All I want to do is raise as much money as possible for the kids

so if you don't mind, I'm going to the park to get my run in.

See you later.

Floss? You dropped...Jeff.

Maybe you could ask her what happened.

-She won't talk to me.

-You got her to tell us about her brother.

Yeah, and that's all my credit used up.

What if we went training with her? Then she'd open up.

OK, me - do sports? Really?

-There is no way I'm making myself look stupid.

-No chance.

There must be someone who could train with her.

See? Mine is definitely bigger.

It's so not!

It's like jelly. Mine's rock hard! See?

Ow!

Anyway, you can't tell fitness just from your arms. Look at this.

See, I can run for miles.

Why are you all staring at me?

Harry, where's Floss? I want to get started painting her room.

We're...playing hide and seek.

Seriously? Floss, playing hide and seek?

That's strange. She used to hide from her mum.

-For a game?

-No. No, no, Harry. Because she was scared.

Listen, when you find her, can you bring her to me, please?

Cheers, mate.

-You said you could beat her in a race.

-I never.

-So you can't beat her in a race?

-I didn't say that.

So you can beat her?

Johnny, come on. You'd be helping us to help her.

We just want to find out what happened to him.

He's a total wimp. I'll go.

I never said I wasn't going.

You don't have to, because I'm doing it.

No, I'm doing it. They didn't ask you.

So why don't you both go?

Hey. Me and Tyler thought we'd take up training.

About time we got a bit fitter.

Hey, wait up!

I think I've caught asthma!

I wanted to do this months ago but no-one would do it with me.

Did Razz train with you?

I can't... I can't feel my legs!

You must miss it, having a training partner.

Was it a sporting accident?

Are we here to train or talk about my brother?

-Train.

-Right. Give me 20.

Quid?

Press-ups! Go on!

Keep your back straight!

Did you treat Razz like this?

-Focus!

-I am!

-Winners never quit.

-I won't quit.

-Nagging me until I tell you about my brother?

-Why don't you just be a man and come straight out with it?

-All right!

We just wanted to know how he died.

Floss? Floss?

Please come out.

Mike wants to see you.

-Any new sponsors?

-Yep. It's almost doubled.

Whoa! How have you done that?

Did you write that?

Yeah.

-You fool! She's going to go mad!

-What's the problem?

Frank's told the world Faith's brother just died!

It's got her more sponsors.

Frank, she didn't want to tell us in the first place!

-Why do you think she'd want other people to know?

-It's a campaign!

You get more money if people feel sorry for you.

Frank...

It's a tribute because she's still running despite it all.

Did I ask you to write me a tribute?

I told you that stuff in confidence!

I was just trying to help.

Did I ask for your help, you idiot?!

You know what your problem is?

You think you're better than everyone else.

What, because I believe in working hard and not wallowing in self-pity?

You can't see that people are trying to help!

I don't want your help!

He got your donations up! I thought that was important to you.

Keep talking. I've got nothing more to say.

Even if he did make a mistake, can't you see he was trying to help you?

What is it with you lot thinking I need help?

That's what got me stuck here!

I was doing fine, looking after myself, paying my bills,

doing well in school!

And then I tell a teacher in confidence about my situation.

Big mistake. I'm dragged out of my flat and dumped in care.

That was her idea of "help".

DOOR SLAMS

Must...have...food...and water!

What's up with him?

Nothing. He's just useless. Couldn't keep up.

-That's because I broke my hamstring!

-You did not!

All right, OK. Stop arguing and tell us what you found out.

-Nothing.

-Nothing.

Right, this is pointless.

Dealing with this whole Faith thing is a waste of time.

I think we should give it up, guys.

Has anyone seen Floss? I can't find her anywhere.

Right. I'll go get the paint,

-find Harry and Floss.

-PHONE RINGS

Hello, Elmtree House.

It's the police.

No. No, I don't believe you.

Babes, they were really clear. The DNA test wasn't a match.

It's a good thing, Faith.

That poor man was somebody else. It wasn't your brother.

No, it has to be him. It has to.

SHE SOBS

What's the matter?

Don't cry.

Sorry. Sorry.

I cry, too, sometimes.

Sometimes you just can't help it.

What are you doing here?

Hiding.

-Why?

-I'm scared.

Scared?

Bad things happen here.

Did Harry tell you this?

Well, Harry, whatever he said...

I am sure he didn't mean it.

He's a good kid, really. He'll be worried about you.

Should I go and find him, then?

I think you should.

Can we go together?

You go. I just need some time.

Harry, we have to tell Mike, OK?

You're not going to get in trouble.

I will! I scared her away! It's my fault she's gone!

Who's gone?

Harry, where's Floss?

Harry?

She's...

She's what?

Harry, please tell me the truth.

I think I...

-Found you!

-Floss!

Floss.

Is there something you want to tell me?

The big girl. Faith. She's crying.

Hey.

Come on.

You can't stay here, you know.

You need to lie down, yeah?

In your own room, yeah, babes?

That's right, come on, darling.

That's it. All right.

MUSIC: "Country House" by Blur

# City dweller, successful fella

# Thought to himself, "Oops, I've got a lot of money"

# Caught in a rat race terminally

# I'm a professional cynic but my heart's not in it

# I'm paying the price of living life at the limit

# Caught up in the century's anxiety

-# Yes, it preys on him.

-Preys on him!

-# He's getting thin.

-Getting thin...

# Now he lives in a house, a very big house in the country... #

KNOCKING

Is it OK if I come in?

I'm coming in, yeah?

Talking helps, you know.

The DNA test.

I got the result.

I'm sorry.

It wasn't a match.

So...Razz is alive?

But if he's alive, why are you so upset?

After Grandma died, he just left me.

-OK...

-Don't know where or why.

His gang, probably.

But he didn't come back. Didn't phone.

Nothing.

But if Razz is alive,

he could come back.

No.

I thought if that was him, that's why he didn't come home.

But it wasn't,

so he could have come home,

but he didn't.

So she needs total rest, yeah?

And she's definitely in no condition to run tomorrow.

-Aw!

-Why?

-I know, I know.

There'll be other half-marathons.

So what are we going to do about the money she's raised?

Yeah, my two quid - that's a lot of sweets.

Well, we wouldn't have to return it, as long as SOMEONE still runs.

What... No.

No.

No way! It's tomorrow!

-See? I told you he was a wimp!

-He's not a wimp!

-You do it, then.

-I would!

But I can't. My hamstring's busted.

You all saw how much pain I was in.

Tyler, we all saw that.

Well, looks like it's down to you, then.

Winners never quit. Winners never quit.

I can do it... I can do it!

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

CHEERING

Winners never quit. Winners... Winners never...

Go away. I'm not in the mood for any of your jokes.

I haven't come with any jokes.

I came to say that I think it's a great thing that you're doing this.

You're not a wimp

and actually, you're a lot fitter than me.

So...good luck, OK?

Yeah.

I know what Mike and Gina said

but I really thought you'd wake up this morning

and realise you couldn't not run.

I just can't. OK?

This isn't like you. You could run in your sleep!

Leave me alone, will you?

What happened to you? Faith Davis doesn't quit!

I know we might not be the best of friends,

but if there's one thing I know about you, that's it,

that you don't quit.

That's why I got you this.

Look at the back.

It isn't just a name, you know.

Faith means something.

At least come to the start line with us.

I mean, Johnny's convinced he can do a half-marathon

with no training, so we'll probably need your help scraping him up.

I like the jungle.

-It's for Jeff.

-Jeff?

He wants to move in.

No, he doesn't.

Yes, he does.

Or I'll tell Mike you scared me away.

EVERYONE TALKS AT ONCE

All right troops, let's saddle up.

Hang on! Hang on!

Faith, man, you're meant to be resting!

It's OK, Gina. Johnny shouldn't have to do this.

He hasn't had the proper training.

Are you sure?

Come on, baby.

A woman of steel!

CHEERING

MUSIC: "Another Sunny Day" by Belle and Sebastian

# Another sunny day, I met you up in the garden

# You were digging plants, I dug you, beg your pardon

# I took a photograph of you in the herbaceous border

# It broke the heart of men and flowers and girls and trees

# Another rainy day, we're trapped inside with a train set

# Chocolate on the boil, steamy windows when we met

# You've got the attic window looking out on the cathedral... #

-Well done!

-You did so well!

-Yay!

I thought he'd be back by now.

He obviously didn't train very well.

-Didn't what?

-Train very well.

Johnny's there! Guys! Guys! Johnny's coming!

-Johnny!

-Come on, Johnny! Come on!

Winners...never quit...

-Keep moving, Johnny!

-Come on, Johnny!

-You can do it, Johnny!

-Johnny! Johnny! Johnny!

-Keep going!

You're a winner! You're a winner, Johnny!

-Come on, my son! Get in there!

-Come on, Johnny!

You're nearly at the finish line.

Come on, Johnny!

Come on, Johnny! Come on!

Yes!

I knew you could do it, Johnny! You did it!

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