The End of It All The Dumping Ground

# This is my word

# This is my way

# Show me a sign

# Sweep me away

# This is my word

# Heartbreaker

# Gatekeeper

# I'm feeling far away I'm feeling right there

# Deep in my heart

# Deep in my mind

# Take me away... #

-Right, we need to ask them if they like sprouts.

-Why?

Because no-one nice likes sprouts.

Yeah, I like sprouts.

Anyways... Carmen should interview them. She has been here the longest.

Why does Mike need luck?

It's his hearing today. May-Li's going.

I heard her organising cover.

You told me Shona was covering for a meeting.

-Well, it is kind of a meeting.

-Is Mike going to lose his job?

Nothing's been decided yet, Billie.

I mean, that's why there's a hearing.

-DOORBELL RINGS

-Is that the new Mike?

-It's just a temp job, Jody.

-Until Mike gets sacked.

Oh, come in. Come in. Sorry, I was just in the kitchen.

Erm, welcome to Ashdene Ridge.

-I'm May-Li.

-Hi.

-Great vibe.

Thank you. Yeah, do you want to come on through?

Do you want to come in and meet the young people?

-Is it always this quiet?

-ALL:

-Shhh.

Saving Mike, eh? He must be a special guy.

-Mike's the best.

-Yeah, but Kerr, Mary and Phoebe are nice too, Finn.

Finn's right. No offence, but Mike is the best.

-Why don't we wait outside? Give you a second?

-Thanks.

Right, I know you're all upset, but there is no need to be rude.

-Here's mine.

-And mine.

They're amazing, guys.

Look, I'll make sure he gets them. I promise.

Thought you were showing them to the panel, not Mike?

Yeah, you have to show the judge.

It's not a criminal trial, Harry. It's people from Human Resources.

-So show them?

-I can't. I'm not allowed in.

Right, we'll take them in, then.

You wouldn't even get in the room. They just wouldn't allow it.

Just concentrate on the questions, OK, guys?

-Can you move?

-No. It's not too late. You can still save Mike.

-Will you keep your voice down?

-No.

Go to the hearing, let them know it doesn't matter about your file

and beg them to let him off.

I can't.

It's your choice, isn't it? Save yourself or save Mike?

-What was that all about?

-Nothing.

-Didn't sound like nothing to me.

-What was all that about with Ryan?

-Might have known. What's he done?

Oh, shut up. It's got nothing to do with me.

-Sounded like it was to me.

-It's not. Tell them, will you?

No, he's right. It's not him.

Carmen, what did he mean, then? How can you save Mike?

Carmen? Carmen, what is it?

THEY SHOUT

Carmen, you're scaring me. What have you done?

Guys, close the door, please. Just close the door.

It was my file that got stolen from Mike's car.

No way. You must be gutted.

-I can't believe I did it.

-Did what? Carmen?

I told the police. That's why Mike's got into all this trouble.

-Why?

-Hold on. She shopped Mike?

Your Mike sounds amazing.

So what makes you think you can replace him?

-Look...

-Sorry.

-I like happy. I don't exist well with conflict.

So...

If you get the job, does happy mean that we can do what we want?

Well, if we all talk it through, then, yeah.

Give young people respect, you get it back.

Do you like sprouts?

-THEY GROAN

-Oh, here we go, Floss.

No, it's all right. If you don't like sprouts, they're gone.

Power to the kids.

-CARMEN:

-They are all going to hate me.

-No, they have to know.

Erm, I better just... One sec.

You don't understand! Just listen! Please keep it away from me.

-Sasha.

-Tell them or I will.

-Sasha, now's not the time.

-What? You know about this, as well?

-None of this is Carmen's fault.

-Leave Carmen alone.

No, Sasha's right. You have to hear this.

Tee, what? You're just going to upset them.

-What is it? What did you do?

-Can we just not do this now, yeah?

Carmen's the reason why Mike's going to lose his job.

You're joking?

-Guys, it was my file.

-She blabbed to the police.

That's why it's so massive for Mike.

Carmen? You didn't seriously tell on Mike?

-Jody, please, don't.

-Why would you do that?

-Guys. Guys. This is your friend.

-Yeah, well, I'm not so sure.

Jody, you don't know the whole story.

For every conflict, there's a resolution.

-Yeah, her out of here.

-You can't say things like that.

If she lost Mike his job, do you seriously want her living here?

Right, everybody out to the garden. Now.

-Now!

-Carmen, wait.

I can't work with this level of anger.

I'm sorry, but it's not easy - you can see that.

Why didn't you just tell me?

I thought that you would hate me.

-Erm, this is private.

-So?

Look, she has to speak up for Mike.

It was her file, so they'll have to listen to her.

-We don't know where the hearing is.

-But we know May-Li's going.

-Get up.

-I can't.

No, come on. For once, Ryan's right.

You've got to do this, Carms.

-A treasure hunt.

-What's the prize?

Well, you'll have to wait and find out.

Now, there are five hidden cards, all right?

And on each of those cards is written an animal's name in code.

And the first team back here with all those animal names

-will be the winners.

-Do I look ten?

You can work with Billie and Toni.

You're the team leader, you can write out the answers.

Do it for them.

Come on.

Go on, go play with them.

Dog. Dog.

D, that's O. D-O.

What's D-O?

D-O-G. Dog.

Shona's here. Does that mean it's time?

Erm, where's Carmen? Is she all right?

Yeah, she went on a walk somewhere. Said she wants to clear her head.

OK. Mary, I won't be long.

# I'm through thinking about you

# I'm through thinking about you

# All we wanna do who who who who who who who who

# But I'm through

# I'm through thinking about you. #

Aren't you a bit...well...old?

I'm only in my 50s, pet.

Yeah, but there's loads of us here and it gets really mad.

And I do mean mad.

I've looked after 40 foster kids.

-My house was at least as mad as here.

-And you like that?

Absolutely loved it, but my husband died last year and, well,

it's hard by yourself.

There is nothing you can throw at me that my lot haven't.

-Happy days.

-Do you like sprouts?

I prefer these. Think you might, too.

-Sweets?

-Oh, one or two won't harm. Would you like one?

-No. Not for me, thank you.

-I'll have his.

# Cos baby now we got bad blood

# I can't take it back Look where I'm at

# We was on D like DOC Remember that?

# My TLC was quite OD ID my facts

# Now POV of you and me Similar Iraq

# I don't hate you, but I hate to

# Critique overrate you These beats of a dark heart

# Use bass lines to replace you

# Take time and erase you Love don't hear no more

# No, I don't fear no more

# Better yet respect ain't quite sincere no more

# Oh, it's so sad to

# Think about the good times

# You and I

# Cos baby now we got bad blood

# You know it used to be mad love

# So take a look what you've done

# Cos baby, now we got bad blood, hey!

# Now we got problems... #

-OK, Carmen, pretend to faint.

-What?

-Yes.

-Faint?

-Yes. Now. Go.

-Ow!

-Oh, no. Are you OK? I think she fainted. Sorry.

I feel really ill. Did you say the toilets were upstairs?

Go. Go.

Quick. Come on. Hurry up!

# And baby now we've got bad blood Hey! #

-We've finished.

-Let's have a look.

Dog. Lion. Zebra. Chicken.

-Oh, and giraffe. That's the last one.

-We got that, too.

Do we get the treasure?

No. And you can blame your captain for that.

Yeah, what for?

G-I-R-A-F. It's not how you spell giraffe, is it?

-So that makes Mo and Finn the winners.

-No.

Bailey's dyslexic. Spelling and writing's hard for him.

I think Bailey's probably just a little bit lazy.

-That's not fair.

-Yeah, that's out of order.

No, just...just forget.

No, we don't want the prize. Bailey's team won.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Sorry, girls.

-You only had to copy it out, Bailey. Giraffe.

-That's so unfair.

That's not right. It's not his fault!

-THEY CLAMOUR

-He's dyslexic!

All right, all right. Settle down.

You're not the boss around here, so stop acting like it.

-Yeah!

-And stop telling everyone what to do.

Do you want some water?

-Mike.

-What are you doing here?

-I need to stop this.

All right? I need to tell them it doesn't matter about my file.

I am so sorry. I have no idea how they go here.

Mike, I have to stop them from sacking you.

That's kind of the point, Carmen. I don't want you to.

What do you mean? You want to be fired?

It was down to me that Carmen's file was stolen, isn't it?

If you do wrong, there's a consequence.

That's what this is about. I have to go in there.

No, Mike, please let me do this. I've messed up.

I shouldn't have taken your file home.

That's what caused this. Not you. OK?

They wanted you to have these.

It's time, Mike.

Let's not hang around, eh? I'll call.

She's really been through it, you know. Give her a chance.

It's what Mike did.

-Where's Mike?

-She backed out, didn't she?

Mike wouldn't let Carmen speak.

-I mean, she really did want to, though.

-So Mike's lost his job?

We don't know that yet, Harry. I mean, he's in there now.

-Proud of yourself, are you?

-Sasha.

Just for a minute, think if it had been your file.

May-Li's right. You don't know what you would have done.

-Lunch is ready.

-Mary made it.

Sounds good, guys.

It's not that bad, is it?

I want Mike back.

Yeah, me too.

Right, how is not eating going to help Mike?

I'm sorry. It's not fair on you.

Well, it's not fair on them, either, is it? Think I'd better go.

No, wait, there's no need.

I really hope you get Mike back, and it's been ever

so nice meeting you all.

-I am so sorry.

-Oh, don't be.

I've had the best of days, but I can't compete with Mike and,

well, this lot deserve more then I can give.

Wait, you're pulling out?

-So that leaves Kerr.

-No way. We're not having him.

-He was all right, wasn't he?

-No, he's a psycho.

-Bailey.

He's a bully. He made fun of Bailey's writing.

Why didn't you tell him you were dyslexic?

Because he wouldn't listen.

He mustn't have understood what you meant. I'll have a word with him.

I mean, either way, he's the only one left on the shortlist.

Wait. Wait. Harry. At least try and eat something.

Harry. Harry, stop. Harry.

# Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain

# I leave my heart open, but it stays right here empty for days... #

Are you sure they are going to let you know at 2:30?

Right. Wish I could be there for you.

Yeah, I've got everything crossed. OK, I'll speak to you later, Mike.

All right, bye.

# And I'll be gone, gone tonight

# The ground beneath my feet is open wide

# The way that I've been holding on too tight

# With nothing in between

# The story of my life

# I take her home

# I drive all night To keep her warm

# And time is frozen

# The story of my life

# I give her hope I spend her love

# Until she's broke

# Inside

# The story of my life... #

-Hey, did you speak to Harry?

-No, he wouldn't let me.

Oh. OK.

-It's all her fault.

-Yeah, but it's not, though, is it?

If Mike can forgive her, then that's enough for me.

And me, too. Carmen's suffered enough.

Guys, I've just heard May-Li speaking to Mike.

His verdict's at 2:30.

-45 minutes until it's certain.

-Or 45 minutes to stop it?

-Oh, here we go.

-Well, do you want Mike back or not?

Look, Mike was stressed, yeah?

Especially on that day when his car was robbed.

So if we can prove that, we'll get them for pushing him too hard.

He was at burnout.

-That'll make it not his fault?

-Exactly.

So if we can get his time sheets, we'll nail him that way.

Mike's always working masses over anyway.

No, he's right. Come on, guys.

Look! Mike's secret stash of biscuits.

-Move!

-You're meant to be on lookout.

-Erm...the recycling!

-May-Li, you can't. No, you can't!

-What are you guys doing?

We need Mike's time sheets.

They're confidential. I mean, just look at the mess.

-Tee, Kazima, will you please stop?

-Ah! Look at this. Carmen.

That's my file. What's it doing over here?

Mike was sure it was in the car.

But if it was here all along, Mike's done nothing wrong.

-No, it is here, everything.

-May-Li, you have to call the hearing.

They are going to need to see the file.

-We're going to have to take it down there.

-What?

Well, come on!

# Hope when you take that jump

# You don't feel the fall

# Hope when the water rises

# You built a wall... # OK, everybody out.

Go! Right, come on.

-It's nearly half past.

-What if it starts early?

-Wait there while I park the van, OK?

-Come on.

-Come on, guys.

# Hope if everybody runs You choose to stay

# Hope that you fall in love

# And it hurts so bad... #

OK, stand back, yeah.

Oh, come on. I'm not waiting here.

So, it's never easy, this, but we've talked everything through

and taken your evidence into account.

It seems pretty clear cut.

THEY SHOUT What on Earth?

-Guys? Guys, what are you doing?

-You've got to see this.

-No.

It's the file that Mike thought was stolen from his car.

It's been at the office at the care home and we've only just found it.

-Where did you find it?

-It was in the recycling bin.

Please, you've got to listen, right. Mike's done nothing wrong.

That's the missing file. It was mine.

But I've checked it, it's all there. It's been there the whole time.

No, I left it in the car. I know I did.

No, you couldn't have, could you?

You're always overdoing it, the amount of work he puts in.

Ryan's right, OK? Mike didn't take the file, he didn't lose the file.

It's right there.

Please? Please, I'm begging you.

Well, apart from the colossal waste of time...

Wait...you mean I can keep my job?

-THEY SHOUT:

-YES! YES!

What happened? What happened? Is it all right?

Yeah. I'm not at all sure how!

THEY CHEER

# I, I did it all

# I, I did it all... #

# Feelin' hot, hot, hot... #

# Limbo, limbo, limbo, limbo Limbo, limbo, limbo, limbo... #

Yes! Yes!

# Limbo, limbo, limbo, limbo Limbo, limbo, limbo, limbo. #

Go on, Mike. # Limbo, limbo, limbo, limbo...

Ha-ha! # Limbo, limbo, limbo, limbo... #

ALL: Carmen, Carmen, Carmen, Carmen! # Limbo, limbo, limbo, limbo... #

Ha-ha! All right, ladies and gentlemen.

The winner is... Drumroll, please.

-..Finn!

-I've got a surprise.

-All the strawberries you can eat.

-I love strawberries.

-Not as much as me.

-I'm really glad you're back.

-Me too, Harry.

I'm getting another day sorted for Carmen's review meeting.

-Oh, aye. OK.

-Are you OK?

Fine. Apart from apparently losing my mind.

-So, who found the file, anyway?

-Oh, it was you, wasn't it, Kaz?

We were all looking for your time sheets.

It was Ryan's idea to prove that you were overworked.

Good idea. But the office is still a mess, though.

-You can clean it, can't you?

-Don't you think you guys can?

You guys made it! Ha! Of course.

FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

Hi.

I...erm... I hear I owe you my thanks.

I don't think so. We all did it.

It was your idea, though. Wasn't it?

Search for the time sheets?

You see, I know I took that file and left it in my car.

I shouldn't have done that. Should I?

We both know that.

But I do know that's where it was.

I'd like my backpack, please.

The one that Carmen's file was in.

I made it right, though, didn't I?

After all that you've put me through, you've got some nerve.

-It was a mistake.

-A mistake?

-You told the others about Chloe.

-So, what? This was revenge?

My sister. My business. You had no right.

When you heard me talking to the others about Chloe,

I was protecting you.

I wouldn't tell your secrets.

Look, please don't kick me out. I'm really sorry.

-I wasn't thinking.

-I think you were, Ryan.

That's what worries me about you.

The police are out there searching for a car thief because of you.

Do you realise how serious this is?

Yeah. I really am sorry.

OK.

You can come down to the police station with me tomorrow and own up.

If you do that, I'll say I don't want to press charges.

-Really?

-Yes.

If we're quits now?

Are we?

-Are you going to tell them?

-Is everything all right?

Yes. I reckon it is now, Harry.

-I reckon it is.

-Ryan. You were amazing today.

Thanks.

No. I'm not going to tell them.

This is your last chance, Ryan. Don't screw it up.

Way-hey!

# Don't tell your mother Kiss one another

# Die for each other

# We're cool for the summer

# Ooh, ooh

# Take me down into your paradise

# Don't be scared cos I'm your body type

# Just something that we wanna try

# Cos you and I We're cool for the summer. #