0:00:36 > 0:00:38MUSIC BLARES THROUGH HEADPHONES
0:00:42 > 0:00:44You'll make me late, you will!
0:00:48 > 0:00:52You want a lift to school? No, I've got an online tutorial.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54Everything's online these days.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58Oh, did I tell you? The King's Arms has block-booked us until Christmas.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Oh, that's terrific!
0:01:00 > 0:01:02Ooh, you'll be on Top Of The Pops next!
0:01:02 > 0:01:04That's not been on for, like, a decade.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06You know what I mean.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08There, all finished.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11Mum, I've, er...I've been thinking.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14With the music going so well and that, I want to focus on it.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16You know, like, proper focus on it.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18I-I don't want to go to sixth form.
0:01:18 > 0:01:19What?!
0:01:19 > 0:01:22The band's gathering momentum. We're getting a real fan base.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24We want to make the labels sit up and take notice of us.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27You've got plenty of time for that further down the line.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29I want to give the band a proper go now.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33It's two years. Hanging out with your mates, smoking whatever.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35It's hardly a prison sentence.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38I don't know why you care so much about a bit of paper!
0:01:38 > 0:01:41You don't understand. Education's important.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44It'll open doors, give you some security.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46I thought you'd be pleased. School fees are, like, massive.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48You wouldn't have to work such long hours.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50I've told you, that's not a problem.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52I really enjoy my work.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56Do you?
0:01:59 > 0:02:02Um...Ruhma's on visits.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05Is Heston about? Yeah, yeah. Come on in. Visitor.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07What a pleasant surprise. What can I do for you?
0:02:07 > 0:02:10Did Mum tell you her and Alia are going shopping tonight?
0:02:10 > 0:02:12Yeah, she mentioned it. I thought I might join them.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15I could do with a pair of new shoes. This is what she does!
0:02:15 > 0:02:17Lures you in and before you know it,
0:02:17 > 0:02:19you're trapped in The Bullring for hours on end.
0:02:19 > 0:02:21No. Me and you need to avoid it at all costs.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23It can't be that bad.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26I'm telling you, they take ages. It's so boring!
0:02:26 > 0:02:30We need something to do. Something Mum-proof.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32Well, what do you suggest?
0:02:32 > 0:02:34Well, I was thinking bowling.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36Pitch it as a boys' night.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39You know, me and you bonding and that.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42Bowling? Ah, it sounds wonderful. Shall I book?
0:02:42 > 0:02:43I'm on it.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46I want to make up for the other day.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48Um...I'll text you the deets,
0:02:48 > 0:02:50but you'll tell Mum, yeah? See you later.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54Gosh!
0:02:54 > 0:02:58The only time Chris would ever spend with me at that age was under duress.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01I think that boy is up to something.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05No, he wants to get out of shopping. It's perfectly understandable.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07If you say so. I think it's nice.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09He obviously sees you as part of the family.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13Right, I've got to go. I've got that foster-training thing.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16You would think that having a family already would count for something.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19At least they're being thorough. That's one word for it.
0:03:21 > 0:03:22MUSIC BLARES THROUGH PHONE
0:03:22 > 0:03:25I think I'm a bit old for this.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28I mean, I wouldn't know how to dance to it.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32You all right, petal? You seem a bit...you know.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34Oh, it's nothing.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Teenagers, eh? Mm.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40Over 5,000 likes.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45When he becomes a global superstar, make sure he remembers his old ma.
0:03:45 > 0:03:46I'm not old yet, ya cheeky mare!
0:03:46 > 0:03:48Let's crack on.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52Oh. This came for you this morning.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58Right! We've got a few regulars.
0:03:58 > 0:04:02Mr Potts at 4:30.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05Oh! Sheila, the usual.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10Mr Townsley is at five, Grace.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13He's new - to us, anyway.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17He requested The Girlfriend Experience.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20Annie, you've got the Marshalls at six.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22Sweet married couple.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24And I've got my usual Monday lot.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26DOORBELL
0:04:31 > 0:04:33THEY CHUCKLE
0:04:45 > 0:04:47Hello, gorgeous. My name's Roxxie.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50Do you know what you're after today?
0:04:50 > 0:04:52Everything.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55OK, gorgeous. This way.
0:05:07 > 0:05:08And off you go.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10Turn around 180 degrees.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14Stop, stop, stop! Feet together. Right, OK. Three steps forward.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18Two, three. Take two steps to your left.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21No, your other left! Other left.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23I don't know my left from my right.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25That's all right. One more.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29Stop! Three steps forward.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32What...? Where in the flipping...? Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop!
0:05:32 > 0:05:35One... Now, more step to your right.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39No clues, remember. This is about trusting your partner.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43And stop. Walk forward.
0:05:43 > 0:05:44One... Stop! Feet together.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47Right, get down on your hands and knees. What?! What do you mean?!
0:05:47 > 0:05:50Just get on your hands and knees! Yeah, yeah. Oh, whoa! Yep.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54That's it! On your hands and knees. Oh, my God! If I hurt myself...
0:05:54 > 0:05:56Yes, I'll never hear the end of it. Come on, crawl forward.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01Keep going, keep going. Quick, quick, quick!
0:06:01 > 0:06:03And stand up, stand up, stand up, stand up!
0:06:03 > 0:06:05Wahey! Oh, Martin!
0:06:07 > 0:06:09Done! High five!
0:06:09 > 0:06:12We have our winners! Everyone else, carry on.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15We won?! Ha-ha!
0:06:15 > 0:06:19Trusting someone completely is really hard. You did great.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22Who'd have thought that she takes orders well?
0:06:22 > 0:06:25Don't get any ideas. HE CHUCKLES
0:06:25 > 0:06:28It's not so bad here, you know, once you settle in.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30Get out! Argh!
0:06:36 > 0:06:38Grace? Grace!
0:06:38 > 0:06:40You OK?!
0:06:42 > 0:06:44What happened?
0:06:44 > 0:06:47Thought he could get a freebie. I told him where to go.
0:06:49 > 0:06:50Is it bad?
0:06:50 > 0:06:54It's not deep. It might need a couple of stitches.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57I think you need to go to the hospital.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00It's OK. I know someone I can go to.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02I'll come with you. It's fine.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05Anyhow, you need to hold the fort.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10Keep an eye on Sheila. I'm worried about her.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12She'll toughen up.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15Remember when you first started?
0:07:15 > 0:07:17I didn't think you'd last a week.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19And look at you now.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22You all right, petal? Honestly?
0:07:31 > 0:07:34The blindfold exercise is a challenge, isn't it?
0:07:34 > 0:07:36But when you get a foster child,
0:07:36 > 0:07:39that's how you start off - in the dark.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42So trust is really important,
0:07:42 > 0:07:45working together to do your best for that child.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47Are you ready for the next task?
0:07:47 > 0:07:49OK. Let's go around.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52I'd like you to share with the group
0:07:52 > 0:07:54your partner's traits
0:07:54 > 0:07:58that you think will help them make an excellent foster carer.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00Karen. Um...
0:08:00 > 0:08:02this is Rob, my husband.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06And...I don't know what I'd do without him.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10He's strong for me, and our family.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14And despite the roughty-toughty exterior, he's a real softie.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18And that's what makes him a great dad and, um...
0:08:18 > 0:08:21I think it'll make him a great foster dad.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23Thank you. Rob.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26Oh. Er...I don't know. My mind's gone blank.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29Er...there's too many things to mention, I would say, really.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31I think the foster kids would really like
0:08:31 > 0:08:34how many times you change the colour of your hair.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37No, I'm not... I'm joking. No, seriously, though, er...
0:08:37 > 0:08:39Yeah, er...she's got a good sense of humour
0:08:39 > 0:08:43and she really, really, she REALLY knows her own mind.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46Which I suppose is another way of saying that she's bossy.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48Oi! And you can never get the last word in.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51Thanks, Rob(!) Ooh, you see what I mean?
0:08:51 > 0:08:54HE CHUCKLES Thank you, Rob. Maria.
0:08:54 > 0:08:56You make me sound like a real harridan.
0:08:58 > 0:08:59SHE SIGHS
0:08:59 > 0:09:01Ow! Sorry.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06So, go on, then. How did it happen?
0:09:06 > 0:09:08The usual. Punter wanting something for nothing.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11Well, you're lucky it's not going to need stitches.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13Was it a regular?
0:09:13 > 0:09:15Think it was his first time.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17He didn't have enough so I said, "No can do."
0:09:17 > 0:09:21Smacked me right there. I think his nail caught me.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23What a scumbag.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25Oh, it's nothing. I've had worse.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28Well, I think you should take the rest of the day off.
0:09:28 > 0:09:29Yeah, think I will.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31How are things?
0:09:31 > 0:09:33You know. I'm coping.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35You got friends and family here who can support you?
0:09:35 > 0:09:37I'm used to getting by on my own.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39How old's your boy now? He must be, what, 16?
0:09:39 > 0:09:4115. Growing up so fast.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45Grace, does he know?
0:09:45 > 0:09:48No, he doesn't. And he mustn't find out.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52Tony's a good kid.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55I love him to bits, but he's got his head in the clouds.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57Thinks he's going to be a rock star.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59Maybe he will be.
0:09:59 > 0:10:01So what does he think you do?
0:10:01 > 0:10:02Personal assistant.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06Look, I best be off.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10OK. Well, keep it clean, yeah? Thanks, yeah.
0:10:24 > 0:10:28Grace? PHONE RINGS
0:10:28 > 0:10:29Hello?
0:10:30 > 0:10:33Ha! Looks like you're about to do the moonwalk.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35I'm trying to get in the zone.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38It's been a while since I went bowling.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40Yeah, yeah, get your excuses in early, man.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42Or are you just bluffing?
0:10:42 > 0:10:44Well, we'll see.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46PHONE MESSAGE TONE
0:10:48 > 0:10:50OK, that's your mum. She says they're going to be late -
0:10:50 > 0:10:51we should eat without them.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54What did I tell you? Anyways, you're up.
0:10:58 > 0:10:59Oh!
0:11:01 > 0:11:03Never much good at sport.
0:11:03 > 0:11:04Bowling's not a sport.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07It's not like it's in the Olympics or anything like that.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09So, how's school?
0:11:09 > 0:11:11Almost got thrown out of chemistry.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14Got the wrong amounts of hydrogen peroxide and potassium iodide.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16Foam everywhere!
0:11:16 > 0:11:19My teacher said something like I've got no common sense.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21I was chatting about you,
0:11:21 > 0:11:23about how you're a doctor and all of that.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26And he said he'd be terrified if I followed in your footsteps
0:11:26 > 0:11:28as I might amputate an arm instead of a leg.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37Oh! Damn!
0:11:37 > 0:11:40I think you need to work on getting into the zone.
0:11:48 > 0:11:49What are you doing?
0:11:49 > 0:11:51You should be at home with your feet up.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53You know what they say -
0:11:53 > 0:11:55best to get straight back on the horse.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00You can help me with transformation time.
0:12:00 > 0:12:05You'll look like Dita Von Teese by the time I'm done with you.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10DOORBELL RINGS
0:12:10 > 0:12:12You're not going to be done in time.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14How's about you sit this one out?
0:12:14 > 0:12:16Sheila! Do you mind, love?
0:12:22 > 0:12:25Why do you do this?
0:12:25 > 0:12:27You could've got out years ago.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29It's not like you haven't had offers.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31SHE LAUGHS
0:12:31 > 0:12:33I know you're not short for cash.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36The hours are unsociable,
0:12:36 > 0:12:39you've got strangers constantly coming and going
0:12:39 > 0:12:41and you always have to put on an act,
0:12:41 > 0:12:42even when you don't feel like it.
0:12:44 > 0:12:46Especially when you don't feel like it.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49Well, we have a laugh, don't we?
0:12:49 > 0:12:51You girls are like family.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53We look out for one another.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55Only cos we have to.
0:12:56 > 0:13:01I like to think that whenever I take a girl in,
0:13:01 > 0:13:04I don't just give her a job -
0:13:04 > 0:13:06I give her a support network,
0:13:06 > 0:13:08help her get back on her feet.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11Like you.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18If you didn't do this, what would you do?
0:13:18 > 0:13:22Well, this is me. I don't want to do anything else.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24You've got to retire at some point.
0:13:24 > 0:13:29Well, then I guess I'll have to start charging you girls commission.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35It's the shock, petal. You'll be over it in no time.
0:13:38 > 0:13:39Look at me.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43Beautiful.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52Hello. Oh, hi. Is Grace in? I've got a package for her.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54Oh, it's all right. I'll take it.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57Erm...she left it earlier. It's OK, I can take it to her.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59I thought she was at work?
0:13:59 > 0:14:02She is. She stopped by for a cuppa.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03Sorry, you are?
0:14:03 > 0:14:06I'm a friend - Ayesha. You must be Tony?
0:14:06 > 0:14:09Yeah. How do you know her?
0:14:09 > 0:14:11We go way back.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14Well, that's her name, but that's not our address.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16Oh, erm...
0:14:16 > 0:14:18Will you tell her I stopped by? Have a nice night, yeah?
0:14:24 > 0:14:27Oi, wait. What's this?
0:14:29 > 0:14:33Grace, it's Ayesha. Will you call me as soon as you get this, please?
0:14:48 > 0:14:51Listening is the secret of being a good foster parent.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53How many of you think you're good listeners?
0:14:55 > 0:14:58Brill. Let's do a listening game. Everyone stand up.
0:15:00 > 0:15:01Follow my words.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03Raise your hands in the air -
0:15:03 > 0:15:05like you just don't care. THEY CHUCKLE
0:15:05 > 0:15:09Right, now, put your right hand, touch it to your left knee.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12Great.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17OK, take your right index finger and place it on your forehead.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21THEY CHUCKLE
0:15:21 > 0:15:24See how we take listening for granted? Take a seat.
0:15:27 > 0:15:32OK, it's important for a foster parent to communicate well -
0:15:32 > 0:15:34not only with your foster child
0:15:34 > 0:15:36but with the multidisciplinary team around you,
0:15:36 > 0:15:39such as social workers or teachers or the like.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41So, I've got these.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45Tonight, Matthew, we're going to have a debate.
0:15:47 > 0:15:48Thank you.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53OK. I love a debate.
0:15:59 > 0:16:00Hey.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04Why are you following me? It's weird.
0:16:04 > 0:16:05I can give her that.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07I'm here now. Might as well.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13Wait. Look. I wouldn't.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15What's going on? It's my mum, isn't it?
0:16:15 > 0:16:17Tell me.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19You've got to understand.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22Mums try their best, but it's not always enough.
0:16:22 > 0:16:23So?
0:16:26 > 0:16:30Grace, she's a great mum. Always puts you first.
0:16:30 > 0:16:31I can't stop you going in if you want to,
0:16:31 > 0:16:34but whatever's behind that door, it doesn't change anything -
0:16:34 > 0:16:36she's still the same person.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40Pandora's box.
0:16:40 > 0:16:42Once it's open, there's no going back.
0:16:47 > 0:16:49Wait a minute, this is supposed to be my turn.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52What if there's an emergency? What if there's an accident?
0:16:52 > 0:16:55What if the child is in danger? What if the accident is caused...
0:16:55 > 0:16:58All should be allowed a mobile... ..by a little kid with a mobile...
0:16:58 > 0:17:00..regardless of their age! ..not paying attention?
0:17:00 > 0:17:03Let me stop you there. Well done, a very heated debate.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06And I know that you've both taken opposite sides
0:17:06 > 0:17:07for the purpose of the debate.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10Yeah. But what I wanted to ask you, Rob,
0:17:10 > 0:17:12is how did you feel about Karen talking over you?
0:17:12 > 0:17:16Well, I'm used to that. She never listens to my point of view.
0:17:16 > 0:17:17Karen, sometimes you can be too focused
0:17:17 > 0:17:19on what you're going to say next.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23Active listening is about really hearing someone else.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26Will you stop showing off? I'm not showing off.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28You're being insufferable. I want my husband back.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34Hello, gorgeous, what you...?
0:17:34 > 0:17:35Mum?
0:17:37 > 0:17:39What are...what are you wearing?
0:17:39 > 0:17:40JOJO: You all right, doll?
0:17:40 > 0:17:41What's going on?
0:17:45 > 0:17:46Mum, no, you'd never...
0:17:50 > 0:17:53You're a prostitute?
0:17:53 > 0:17:55CRYING: I'm so sorry.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57Tony!
0:17:57 > 0:18:00Tony! Stay away from me!
0:18:00 > 0:18:03Grace, I'm so sorry. I couldn't stop him.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06Tony... Grace, I need you to calm down, OK?
0:18:06 > 0:18:08I need you to breathe with me, OK?
0:18:08 > 0:18:09Tony - go after him!
0:18:09 > 0:18:11Look after her, OK?
0:18:11 > 0:18:13Tony? Tony, wait!
0:18:22 > 0:18:23It's all right.
0:18:25 > 0:18:26How could she do this?
0:18:27 > 0:18:30Listen, I think you need to come and talk to her.
0:18:37 > 0:18:41It's not like your Michelin star, or whatever you call it, but I like it.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43Oh, it was very good.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46Would be nice to have a proper knife and fork.
0:18:48 > 0:18:52We used to come to places like this when we were little.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54Dad used to let us eat with our fingers.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56Funny how you remember the small stuff.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58Haven't seen him much, though, since we left.
0:18:58 > 0:18:59Not that I blame Mum.
0:19:02 > 0:19:03She had a tough time.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06But she always put me and Alia first - no matter what.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08I hope she knows that we really appreciate her.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10I'm sure she does.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14She protected us from the worst of it.
0:19:14 > 0:19:16I'm not too sure if she told you what he was like.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18Not a great deal.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22Mum never talks about him. Doesn't mean we don't know.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24I'm just pleased she had the courage to move on.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27Yeah. Well, it's made her the woman she is. Exactly.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34How much do you actually know?
0:19:34 > 0:19:37Well, it's hardly a secret, and it was a long time ago.
0:19:37 > 0:19:40But we left when I was still in nappies.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45And yet you remember being allowed to eat with your fingers?
0:20:06 > 0:20:10I know this has been a shock. For both of you.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13I'm sorry you had to find out like this.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17Why didn't you tell me? How could I?
0:20:17 > 0:20:19What's that? Present from a satisfied customer?
0:20:19 > 0:20:21It's nothing.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23And I'm guessing you're not really a friend, either.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25I'm a nurse at the Mill.
0:20:25 > 0:20:26Your mum came in to see me earlier.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29All these lies.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33You going to work every day, but really you're just coming here.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42Was my dad a punter? No.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44No, your dad was just...
0:20:45 > 0:20:49We were young. He couldn't cope.
0:20:49 > 0:20:50I don't get it.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54Why? How long?
0:20:54 > 0:20:56Please, Tony. I'm sorry.
0:20:56 > 0:20:57Tell me.
0:20:59 > 0:21:00Since you were little.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05The reason I've never told you...
0:21:05 > 0:21:08was because I wanted to protect you.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10The only person you're trying to protect is yourself.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15So, how many other people know this is what you really do?
0:21:18 > 0:21:20I'm ashamed.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22Grace, explain.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24Explain what?
0:21:29 > 0:21:32I want you to tell me about Dad - the truth.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34Mum refuses to tell us anything.
0:21:34 > 0:21:35I'm sure she's got her reasons.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37I don't even know what he looks like.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39I could've walked past him on the street
0:21:39 > 0:21:40and I wouldn't have even known.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44Have you tried talking to her? Dad's off limits. You clearly know.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46Tell me, please.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49Shak, even if I agree, it's not my place.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51It's just...how am I meant to know who I really am
0:21:51 > 0:21:53if I don't even know where I've come from?
0:21:53 > 0:21:56Whatever it is, I'm old enough to deal with it.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58Shak, I'm really sorry, but...
0:22:01 > 0:22:05Has this whole "boy's night" been an elaborate attempt to butter me up?
0:22:10 > 0:22:13Being constantly broke...
0:22:15 > 0:22:19..it's all you can think about.
0:22:19 > 0:22:20It's exhausting.
0:22:22 > 0:22:27One day I just thought..."No more."
0:22:27 > 0:22:28That's when I started.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32It was the year I took you to Weston for your birthday.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36Our first-ever day trip.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42But, Mum, it's not like that any more.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45We're better off now.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47You've seen where we live.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51Why are you still doing this?
0:22:51 > 0:22:54The house doesn't pay for itself.
0:22:54 > 0:22:55Then there's the school fees.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58I don't even like it there. I'd rather be at Selwood High.
0:23:00 > 0:23:01I don't get it.
0:23:03 > 0:23:05I'm happy doing what I'm doing.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08This is me.
0:23:08 > 0:23:09How can you say that?!
0:23:10 > 0:23:13He's right, you know. You can find something else.
0:23:16 > 0:23:20You told me this morning that you didn't want to go to sixth form
0:23:20 > 0:23:24and all this time I'd been telling myself that I was doing it for you,
0:23:24 > 0:23:27to give you a better life and a better future.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30This is all cos of me.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36I'm...I'm so sorry.
0:23:36 > 0:23:38No. It's not your fault.
0:23:40 > 0:23:42Please, sweetheart, understand.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45This is my choice.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48It's always been my choice.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01Thank you for today. How did you find it?
0:24:01 > 0:24:02Possibly harder than we thought.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05Don't be too hard on yourselves. You did brill.
0:24:05 > 0:24:07I feel like we messed up.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11What's really great about you two is that you really trust each other.
0:24:11 > 0:24:13That's a great foundation.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15Thanks. Thank you.
0:24:17 > 0:24:19And I'm sorry, love. I didn't mean to show off.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23I was just...well, trying to make a good impression, that's all.
0:24:23 > 0:24:25You were nervous after last time.
0:24:25 > 0:24:27See, I know you very well.
0:24:27 > 0:24:32And I know that you don't have to worry -
0:24:32 > 0:24:35you're going to be a great foster dad.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39Thank you. SHE LAUGHS
0:24:39 > 0:24:40Go on.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46Look after yourself, yeah?
0:24:46 > 0:24:47Come on.
0:24:59 > 0:25:01You all right?
0:25:01 > 0:25:03Bit of a shock, that's all.
0:25:04 > 0:25:06I thought you'd be going with them.
0:25:06 > 0:25:08Can't walk out in the middle of a shift.
0:25:10 > 0:25:14And anyway...after everything that's gone on today,
0:25:14 > 0:25:17I've decided this is what I want to do.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19Really?
0:25:19 > 0:25:20Yeah, of course.
0:25:23 > 0:25:25You're not like the other girls, Grace.
0:25:25 > 0:25:27You always said this was short term,
0:25:27 > 0:25:29a vehicle to something else.
0:25:31 > 0:25:32I thought you were on my side.
0:25:32 > 0:25:36I am. And trust me, I...I don't want to lose you.
0:25:36 > 0:25:39But why are you still here - really?
0:25:42 > 0:25:44I'm scared.
0:25:44 > 0:25:45We're all scared, petal.
0:25:47 > 0:25:50I've done this so long.
0:25:50 > 0:25:51What else am I good for?
0:25:51 > 0:25:55You can do anything. Finish your education. Re-train.
0:25:55 > 0:25:58It's too late for all that. No such thing.
0:26:11 > 0:26:16When I first came here, I was petrified.
0:26:16 > 0:26:17More scared than I've ever been.
0:26:19 > 0:26:20And I've got through it.
0:26:22 > 0:26:24You're right.
0:26:24 > 0:26:26It's time for me to go.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30I'll miss your ugly mug.
0:26:31 > 0:26:33Thank you.
0:26:33 > 0:26:34For everything.
0:26:42 > 0:26:46Should have listened to you. "Pandora's box".
0:26:46 > 0:26:47You going to be OK?
0:26:47 > 0:26:50Wait, Tony. Wait.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01Look, it was the only way I could think of to get answers.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04This scheming - it's not like you.
0:27:04 > 0:27:06And how would you know what I'm like?
0:27:06 > 0:27:09You know what, I thought we got on, that you could help.
0:27:09 > 0:27:11But forget it. My dad's not your problem.
0:27:11 > 0:27:13Shak, come on.
0:27:13 > 0:27:15It's family stuff. Nothing to do with you.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18Shak! Shak... Shak!
0:27:26 > 0:27:28SHE CHUCKLES Thank you.
0:27:28 > 0:27:30Please(!)
0:27:30 > 0:27:32Ten days ago, and you didn't tell me?
0:27:32 > 0:27:34I could kill you sometimes.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36We've got his name and place of birth from the wedding certificate.
0:27:36 > 0:27:38Can't be that difficult to find.
0:27:38 > 0:27:39Find what?
0:27:39 > 0:27:43I've got no problem with recruiting an in-class spy.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45You'll be head of the governors in no time.
0:28:19 > 0:28:19BEEPING
0:28:19 > 0:28:22What exactly happened? No idea.
0:28:22 > 0:28:25How are we supposed to treat him when we don't know what's wrong?
0:28:25 > 0:28:28If something happens to me... I'd love it if you took the kids.
0:28:28 > 0:28:30BEEPING Dad...! Anyone!
0:28:30 > 0:28:33His throat's swelling. Fletch, you've got to help me...
0:28:33 > 0:28:35Don't miss Holby City,
0:28:35 > 0:28:38next Tuesday at 8:00 on BBC One.
0:28:39 > 0:28:42The stars are out for a glittering night of awards,