With Friends like These Wolfblood

She's been shot.

-What is this?

-Food for Jana. Hot dogs.

-Dog?!

Who are you,

the wolf whisperer?

The poison's gone.

Thank you.

Both of you.

I don't like her going back without us.

A pack with no leader has no centre, no direction.

They need to know I'm alive and returning soon.

ENGINE REVVING

Get off!

Rhydian?!

Get off!

Come on! Run!

# A promise that I keep

# I'll never share, I'll never speak

# To my grave, the secret goes

# The beating heart, the beating heart

# Of mystic creatures wandered far

# Through these veins a wolfblood flows

# Through these veins a wolfblood flows. #

Do you know what could have happened if you'd been caught?

Wolfbloods know how to hunt unseen.

That wasn't hunting. That was stealing.

They were poaching.

Jana needs red meat. She won't heal on scraps and human food.

So you just stole it?

-You have no right to judge us.

-Why, cos I'm not Wolfblood?

-Because we weren't the ones who were seen.

-What?

-You were seen?!

-For, like, two seconds.

-And he would have got caught if I didn't go back for him.

The only reason that farmer was there was because he was trying to catch you.

-What were you doing out there anyway?

-OK! OK! This isn't Tom's fault!

I was taking a shortcut, bringing this for Jana.

Maybe they could poach elsewhere, another farm, or...

No. No.

Tom's right. We're guests here.

We can't just go breaking rules that don't suit us.

We don't steal, not from anyone.

Your recovery could take months.

And what about your pack?

We've left them long enough.

We'll get by on what we can find in the woods.

It's like Rhydian thought the whole thing was my fault.

I think you're taking this a bit personally.

I can't find my planner.

All right, mate?

What?

Ah, my planner. Where do you find that?

In my dad's field, where you left it.

I haven't been in your dad's field, Liam.

-Then how did it get there?

-Someone probably nicked it.

-You think I'm stupid?

-Get lost, Liam.

Whoa... What's going on?

My dad caught him poaching, sir.

What?

-In my field, last night.

-It wasn't me, sir!

-His dad saw him.

-How? He's never even met me!

Look. He found this!

Where were you last night, Tom?

Well, I was... I was...

I was at...

He was with me!

-We went for a walk.

-Yeah.

Went through Liam's field. Tom must have dropped his planner.

Why didn't he say that?

Because...

..we're going out.

GIGGLING

I asked Tom not to say anything because, well... Anyway, that's why.

That's quite enough melodrama for one day, wouldn't you say?

Sir?

Enough out of you, Liam. Sit.

HE GROWLS

It's not real.

You can't believe everything you see in...films.

Come here.

Feel it.

See? Harmless...

-What's it for?

-Fun.

But you're not doing anything.

Humans like making everything easy.

This is what you prefer, isn't it?

You don't need to be frightened of being comfortable, Aran.

This isn't comfort.

This place is a cage.

It's just until I'm better.

And this... This is so much easier.

Isn't it? Easier if we don't poach...

Keep yourself weak, injured...

Let go.

Because then we can never leave, and that is what you want!

But you'd rather hide behind a crutch than admit it...

SHE SNARLS

Much Ado About Nothing. Act One Scene One. Benedick and Beatrice.

When you get your scene, find a partner, play the parts.

DISTORTED: How long do you think Shannon's been cheating on Harry?

Shannon? She's a square.

Her and Tom have always been close though.

Maybe it just took poor Harry to make them realise how close.

Yeah, don't know a good thing until its gone.

Is that Shakespeare?

No, it's common sense.

Oh, for goodness' sake. Katrina, pair up with Rhydian.

SHE SQUEAKS

I wonder that you will still be talking, Signior Benedick.

Nobody marks you.

What, my dear Lady Disdain...!

-Are you yet living?

-They're faking it.

Aw, is baby jealous?

Listen, leave him. It's all an act.

But it is certain I am loved of all ladies, only you excepted.

And I would... I could... Finally...

No. Those are my lines.

So was Shannon cheating on Harry?

What? No.

So, when did they get together?

Erm...

Afterwards?

A dear happiness to women.

I don't know, do I?

I thank God and my cold blood I am of your humour for that.

Feeling like the third heel?

I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me.

And I have no clue what you're on about, Shannon.

Benedick and Beatrice mock and snipe each other

because they cannot admit they are in love.

These lines are filled with unspoken meaning.

Liam's not buying your act.

You think we want to be doing this?

Let's hope the new canteen's got better food than this.

Well, it can't get any worse.

This is totally pointless if you can't really convince Liam.

Well, what do you suggest, then?

You know... Be more couple-y?

-Couple-y?

-You're the expert!

Had to be HIS farm.

-What are you doing?

-It's couple-y.

-You're clueless, aren't you?

-Come on...

See? Said it'd be fun.

SHE LAUGHS

-Is he watching?

-Yeah. He's watching.

This is epic.

LAUGHTER

Can we go somewhere?

Oh...my...days...

Tom...

-BOY:

-Girls aren't allowed. Get out! Get out!

Come on, maybe in here.

You never answered the question.

Harry, I know how this looks and I am really sorry.

Were you two-timing me with Tom?

I didn't cheat on you, if that's what you mean.

Quick turnaround, though?

What do you want me to say?

Just be straight with us.

Please.

The truth, Shannon.

I want to tell you something.

But you have to swear.

You can't tell anyone.

What is it?

Last night, Tom was somewhere he shouldn't have been and I...

I gave him an alibi.

I told everyone we were together, and it sort of...

TEXT ALERT SOUND

Sorry.

What?

Is that him?

TEXT ALERT SOUND

-Um...

-Shannon?

No, Harry, wait.

The real truth is...

..I am with Tom.

I'm sorry...

-So the other bit was just a lie?

-I just...

I didn't want you to think that I'd do something like that.

But you did.

He can't come in here!

I'm gone.

I'll tell Miss!

Harry... Harry, please...

-GIRL SCREAMING

-You massive creep!

Were you going to film us?!

No! I was... I was...

Look. Give it back.

What are the magic words?

Please?

Not quite. Repeat after me.

-I...

-Liam Hunter...

I, Liam Hunter, promise never to spy in the girls' changing rooms again

like a massive, creepy weirdo.

I wasn't spying!

And those weren't the magic words.

I, Liam Hunter...

..promise never to spy in the girls' changing rooms again...

Like a massive...

creepy...

weirdo.

That's the one.

Shan?

You OK?

You wanted couple-y, so...

Sorry, Shannon.

You don't have to do this.

It's getting better.

Then we move on. Tomorrow.

She can't travel yet.

She will get better in the wild.

The pack can hunt for her.

You forget yourself.

No, you forget.

You know what this place does.

You know what happens to Wolfbloods who stay too long.

Then go. If you're so afraid of this place then leave.

Go!

Jana, don't be foolish.

He thinks I want to keep us here!

He's been fighting to leave ever since we arrived!

If I don't, you'll never get better. You'll never go back!

A wild pack needs a wild leader.

I stay until I am healed. You can do what you want.

I didn't risk my life to bring you here to watch you grow tame.

SHE SNARLS AND GROWLS

You send him back to Meinir, they will try to take the pack.

Aran is afraid, not disloyal.

I don't trust him.

He doesn't trust me

And are his fears unfounded?

I don't know.

You cannot expect Aran to know where your heart lies

if you do not know yourself.

I will not betray the pack.

I know that.

Jana...

You adapt,

you accept,

and you embrace two worlds,

but where I see open-mindedness,

Aran only sees vulnerability and danger.

Prove to him you know your mind,

and he will trust it.

Will you go after him?

So, is she still a square, now?

No, just a cheat.

I didn't cheat!

I hope school isn't getting in the way of your social life, Shannon?

GIGGLING

Look, I'm sorry, OK? You shouldn't have had to deal with this.

It was my decision.

But I should've dealt with it. BELL RINGS

You should have talked to us.

OK, everyone start packing up.

HOWLING

HOWLING

You all right?

-Oh!

-Oh.

-You know that thing, about...

-Going to the thing?

-To the thing.

-Right, and then she said...

-Like I said.

-I can only get two asparagus because...

-Three is not around.

-What's happened?

-Mum...

Mum!

-What happened?

-I don't know.

Look out!

-Oh!

-Oh, great, well done.

I'm all right.

What are you even doing out here?

She came to find me. I've every right to a say.

I've risked everything for our pack.

So has she.

JANA GRUNTS WITH EFFORT

You're all right?

Aran came to my aid.

You doubted my loyalty?

Do you still doubt mine?

I know what scares you, Aran. It scared me too, once.

But tame...

Tame isn't something that just happens. It's something we choose.

I choose our pack, and I chose you to get us home.

But if we don't trust each other, we won't make it.

Come back to the house.

I want trust.

Not allegiance.

Apparently, it's both greeting, and agreement.

SHE CHUCKLES

What happened?

"Going out?"

Like...a couple.

We were just pretending.

JANA LAUGHS

Thanks... I guess?

SHE GROWLS

-You guys OK?

-What is it?

Liam.

Tom! Shannon!

-I know you're in there!

-Get down.

Tom? Shannon?

-ARAN:

-I thought he believed you?

Look, just stay down, OK? He's not going to break in!

Jana!

Jana, no!

Jana?

-What happened to you?

-Come inside.

GROWLING

It was you that was in the trap.

I got it on camera.

It's your lot's been taking our lambs, isn't it?

It was me, Liam.

-Rhydian, don't...

-They didn't ask me to do it,

and no-one else is going to take the fall for me. You can't blame them.

Yes, I can.

I'm calling the police.

Our traveller's camp got raided.

That's where I got this.

We came here with nothing.

Rhydian was only trying to help us.

Please understand.

You can keep your sob story.

PHONE RINGS

-VOICE ON PHONE:

-Hello, Emergency Services.

Which service do you require

-Hello?

-'Repeat after me...

-'I...'

-You were spying on me?

Apparently you were spying on them.

Delete your evidence and this stays between us.

'...like a massive, creepy weirdo.'

-That's blackmail.

-Yeah.

Hand over the card, don't tell anyone they're here

and this won't go online.

'...spy on the girls' changing rooms again,

'like a massive, creepy weirdo.'

If my dad catches you on our land again...

STUDENTS CHATTER So, how's this going to work?

Just going to improvise.

I deleted the video.

That was your insurance.

I know, I just felt bad enough.

You and Shan stuck your necks out for me. I let you down.

I'm sorry.

You should've just trusted us, you know?

Told us what was going on.

I didn't want you getting caught up in something we did.

We got caught up anyway.

Look.

Sorry, but you don't get to pick when me and Shan get involved.

You're stuck with us now, so.

I know.

And whatever it is, we'll help. You just have to say.

You get involved whether I say it or not.

-Yeah...

-You deserve the same from me.

And here we go...

Just be cool.

Where were you?!

CHATTER STOPS

I... Paper round?

It's always the same with you!

Only on Tuesdays.

I am so done with this, Tom.

Shan, come on.

We never would have worked anyway.

Shannon, I'm sorry.

Shan!

I'm not going to hurt you!

You're not welcome here.

GROWLING

Enough!

THEY SNARL My territory, my rules

Is that true? About Jana's staying at Maddy's place?

Victoria Sweeney doesn't come calling in the middle of the night

for a friendly chat.