Episode 27 Waterloo Road

BELL RINGS

What are you doing? It's OK.

OK, try not to put any pressure on it, all right? Up you get.

What I want to know is, will you dance with me at our wedding?

What do you think you're doing?!

I've got schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia?

I've done something, really, really stupid. I'm in so much trouble.

DISTANT VOICES ECHO

VOICES SING RING A RING O' ROSES

# A-tishoo A-tishoo

# Ring-a-ring o' roses... #

SINGING CONTINUES

SINGING CONTINUES

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS ALONG WITH SINGING

My name is John Ingleby. Do not forget me.

The plague has come for me.

No cure can save me now.

SINGING CONTINUES

# We all fall down... #

I don't want to die. I don't want to die!

I don't want to die! I don't want to die!

I don't want to die!!

SCREAMING

Oh my god, sir, you really gave me a fright then!

You really, really, scared me then.

Yeah, you're not the only ones.

-What the hell is going on?

-It's Ring A Ring O' Roses, sir.

-It's what?

-Josh is making a short film.

-We're the talent. We did our own hair and make-up.

-It's coursework.

A Level Media Studies. The film's about the 1623 plague pit.

-It was found round here.

-Yeah, I read about that.

There's this guy, John Ingleby. He died of the plague. It's about him.

Have you any idea what time it is?

You're not supposed to be down here, unsupervised without permission!

Miss Boston cleared it. She's upstairs.

Is she?

Right. Come on...

Sir, can I just do one last take of this final death scene?

The deadline's tomorrow and...

So is your English A Level exam. Come on!

Michael, hi. Didn't think you'd still be here?

Yeah, I could say the same about you.

I just found a bunch of kids downstairs in the boiler room

dying for their art.

-Said you knew all about it.

-Yeah. They're with me.

Shame you couldn't run it by me.

I honestly didn't think it'd be a problem.

Josh seemed very into it.

Yeah.

He just wants to do really well.

Well, I'm all for that and I'm all for going the extra mile, but...

-maybe you could let me know next time.

-I will.

Not least because I don't think my heart can take it.

Right, home time!

Dad? You know the bodies that are buried under the school,

do you think they could still be infectious after 400 years?

Well, I doubt it. Why d'you ask?

You're not still working on that film, are you?

-Yeah, but I've nearly finished.

-I should hope so.

I've got to check it one final time then it's in the bag.

Why are we running?

Because I'm running late, because it's exam day and because I'm supposed to be in charge.

-Better get your tush in gear, then.

-Great advice, thanks, son.

Are you ready for these exams, cos I'm not?

Me neither.

-How are you coping now you're off the meds?

-Keep it down!

I don't want people to find out.

The tablets made me fuzzy-headed. It's the last thing I need on a day like today.

I'm fuzzy-headed at the best of times, mate.

All right, Finn?

No. My head's still battered about Trudi and I've done no revision.

Just can't think straight.

C'mon, you've got us two. You'll be fine.

I'd rather just be on my own.

Tough. Come on.

Oh, I love this time of year.

-I get to put my feet up for most of it.

-I wish I could.

Exams make me nervous.

-On top of that, I've got Janeece's wedding.

-Oh yeah, big day today.

How is the blushing bride?

She's texted me ten times already.

Can you do this, can you do that..?

Can you get me 500 pigeons of peace..?

-Doves of peace.

-You try telling Janeece that.

Ah, here we are. Exam papers.

Eh, excuse me.

Stand back!

See these, kids.

Destiny!

Michelle Ross.

That was quick.

Everything all right?

I couldn't go through with it.

So, what? You're going to keep it now?

Yeah...

No. I don't know!

You need to be rational about this. It's not a baby, yet.

You can't tell me what to do. I'm not one of your gang members.

But Dad'll find out.

Eh, don't you dare bring Dad into this!

You cause enough trouble at home.

I-I just can't do this on my own.

You're not on your own.

I'm here.

I mean Finn. It's not right that he doesn't know.

Nah, no way, Trud. You don't need him.

It's got nothing to do with him.

It's got everything to do with him!

If you were keeping it,

then I'd get it, yeah, he needs to know.

But you're not, are you?

Morning all, in you go.

Miss, can I have my camera?

Yeah, sure.

-You're still on for the deadline, aren't you?

-Yeah.

-I just need to watch it through and then I'll hand it in.

-Good.

And I need two copies of the DVD,

one to submit and one to put on file.

It's in your checklist of requirements, remember?

You know these dead bodies that are around, are they still infectious?

No, not now.

The school's not built on contaminated land if that's what you're thinking.

No, no, course not.

Hey, Tom.

Morning.

-Listen, are you sure that Josh is OK?

-Yeah, he's good.

I mean, big day and all that, but he seems fine.

Are you still all right sitting in on the English exam with me later?

Sounds exciting.

Maybe we could treat ourselves to a take-away afterwards.

-Yeah. I'd like that.

-I'll see you later.

-See you.

Going to a female pupil's house for whatever reason

is not only unprofessional, it's just plain stupid.

However, the LA have decided to take no further action

so I'm pleased to tell you you can return to work full time, as of now.

That said, the incident remains on your record for the foreseeable future,

so perhaps it goes without saying, but steer clear of Mercedes.

Yeah, of course.

I understand.

You've been very lucky.

I know.

But then I guess we've all done things that we regret.

Look, I just want to get back on track and move on with my life.

PHONE RINGS

Just to say, in light of the recent escalation in gang activity

both inside and outside of the school,

I'd like you all to maintain the high level of vigilance we've had.

Mr Chalk and I are talking about ways to deal with the problem, which is not going to go away.

Why don't we just exclude the ringleaders? We know who they are.

Better to keep them in here, where we can keep an eye on them.

I agree. In the meantime,

let's just keep one another informed. Thank you.

The LA have cleared me to come back to work.

Great. I'm really pleased for you.

Yeah, me too.

I'm just so relieved that the whole thing's over.

Given the problems that we're having at the moment,

I thought it might be a good idea if I moved out for a bit.

You know, give us both a chance to clear our heads.

Really?

Yeah, I spoke to Charlie who I used to play football with

and he said I could stay at his for a while...

-you know, see how things go.

-What about the kids?

Well, they'd have to come with me. You don't want them staying with you, do you?

Well, I just want what's best for them.

I'm not sure moving would be right for them right now. It's slap bang in the middle of Madi's exams.

We're probably ruining her chances of that, anyway.

Then, I should move out.

No, I don't want you having to do that.

Look, it's just a bit of space, so that we can sort things out, all right?

I'll talk to the kids.

OK.

OK.

'I do appreciate that'

some of you may not be able to use the mind mapping revision technique,

on account of not having a mind.

You're kidding me!

What's up?

I've got to get someone to do an intro to my film. Direct to camera, giving the name and title.

No-one told me that.

I thought you'd finished it.

So did I. I clearly haven't.

OK, chill out!

Earth to Spielberg.

May I remind you that this is an English Language revision class.

I know, sir, but...

No buts!

It's not film school.

Put that away before I confiscate it.

Ah, Miss Siddiqui, Mr Siddiqui.

How very good of you to join us.

Sorry, sir.

Would it be possible for anyone to do any work?

'Whoah!'

Precious cargo coming through.

-Eh! Watch where you're going!

-You shouldn't be lurking behind doors, big man.

Excuse me?

Well, you're not exactly size zero, are you, sir?

Just get into class, please.

Eh! You do not speak to a teacher like that.

Understood? Apologise now.

Sorry, sir.

I'm watching the pair of you.

Shoot. No more trouble from either of you.

You all right?

What they say is the least of my problems.

-Ow!

-Oh! Chalky! I could brain you.

I've been trying to get hold of you for ages. What's been going on?

Shouldn't you be titivating yourself or whatever ladies who wed do?

There's a problem with the ice rink.

I phoned them earlier and the snotty old woman didn't even have a clue who I was.

-Is today your big day, then?

-What's it to you?

And, I can't get hold of Craig - he's supposed to be dealing with everything.

-I feel like my two main men are letting me down.

-Well, we can't have that. You go and have a cuppa.

I'll sort out these exam papers and then see what we can do.

Girls, we need to do some more filming.

-Thought we'd finished it.

-So did I. It turns out I've missed something. It'll take five minutes, tops.

-Ah, come on.

-Come on, please!

-Right, five minutes.

-Thank you.

I'll be with you in a minute.

Hiya.

What is it? We've got to watch it, you know.

I know. I just wanted to wish you luck with your exams.

Don't need luck. It's all up here.

Well, seeing as you're such a clever clogs,

I thought you might want to celebrate your success in advance.

-Yeah?

-Yeah.

Mum's out tonight. Got the house to myself.

So, as a reward...

For being such a good boy...

You might like to...you know...

Action.

THEY SING RING A RING O' ROSES

Ring A Ring O' Roses: The Life And Death Of John Ingleby by Joshua Stevenson.

-Cut there. Can we do it as Josh, not Joshua, please?

-Like that matters!

-You said it'd take five minutes!

-Just one more.

Right, can we try, The Spirit Lives On: The Life And Death Of blah, blah, blah?

Right.

Action.

The Spirit Lives On: The Life And Death Of blah, blah, blah.

What are you doing? You can't mock him.

All right, keep your wig on.

Cut!

-Let's do it.

-Again?

-Yeah.

-Reset.

Action.

The Spirit Lives On: The Life And Death Of John Ingleby by Josh...

-Em! What you doing? Cut there!

-What? What was wrong with that?

You said John.

It's Josh Ingleby. Why can't you do what you're told for once?

Erm, why would I say Josh Ingleby?

He's John.

You're Josh.

We done here?

What the hell was all that about?

Maggie!

Janeece, is everything OK?

No, there's been a problem with the reception venue.

Chalky's sorting it out now.

It'll be fine, man. Every wedding has a few hiccups.

I wouldn't worry. You'll be all right.

Yeah, you're right.

I've only come in to get me cake off you, anyway.

Cake, mmm?

What cake?

What do you mean, what cake?

Hmm.

Oh!

Oh, my good god!

Oh!

Oh, it's amazing!

-Happy tears.

-Come here!

Look what I found.

What are you doing, you big pillock? Get him out of here!

-It's bad luck!

-I came over as soon as I got your message.

I've been on at reception and they haven't got a clue who I am!

Yeah, I know. I went over there, I gave them an earful, but basically, there's been a glitch.

Glitch. I knew it! I hate glitches.

There's been an outbreak of salmonella.

What, in an ice rink?

At their restaurant.

What d'you mean, fish? I didn't even order fish!

Oh, no, Janeece, it's food poisoning,

so the kitchen's closed down

and all functions cancelled, including our reception.

Oh, but they can't do that, can they?

Yes, they can.

-They have to refund your money.

-That's the least of our worries right now.

I need to focus on the wedding.

We're still getting married, aren't we?

In the registry, yeah. There'll be no reception. I'm so sorry, babe.

-I know how much you wanted this to be perfect.

-There must be something you can do!

-Not at this short notice. The main thing is we get hitched.

-Hang on.

Don't go anywhere.

I've got an idea.

Oh, Mags.

Come on. It'll be OK.

Stop it!

-Least your big brother's having a good time?

-What?

I saw him with that scat, Emily.

Looked to get getting pretty cosy if you ask me.

Are you serious?

They were kissing, like, bold as brass.

Feeling the car...

Yeah? Yours for 400.

Is it yours to sell?

Well, it is now. I can get you anything if you want, you know.

Is this like a recruitment drive or something?

Ah, if you want it to be.

Nah, you're all right. I'll check the car out, though.

All right, be my guest.

'The reception?'

No way - this is a school, not a wedding venue!

And we've got bigger things to worry about, like exams!

Yeah, but this would be after school.

After exams. I thought we could use the canteen.

No, you're right, priorities an' all that.

I think it's only fair that Janeece has to wait for the happy-ever-after, don't you?

-Daniel, were you being sarcastic?

-Yeah.

It's not her fault the venue had an outbreak of food poisoning, is it?

Well, it's not my fault, either.

Yeah, but she's one of our ours, isn't she?

You know, this school educated her, it gave her a job,

and wouldn't it be brilliant if it helped her on the greatest day of her life?

Maybe she's only really got us. Well, and Craig.

All right, all right, spare me the violins.

Wedding reception right here after school!

Here, steady on. You're nearly a married woman now.

Oh, my god! Lauren's doing my make-up then I've got to go and get ready. I'll never be ready in time!

Well, I'll get your dress.

Oh no, no, no, that's OK, it's bad luck for you to see it before the big moment.

-I've got a free period later. I'll pick it up, you get ready. Panic over.

-What about the grub?

-I'll see if Maggie can rustle up some butties.

-The disco?

-I will hire the disco.

I'll rearrange the lift to pick you up from here. Bob's your uncle.

-Well, seems like you two have everything under control, so I may as well push off.

-Yeah.

Me and Chalky can manage. Don't be late. Or else.

Course. Cheers, mate, thank you.

Thanks, Ryan, it looks great.

Nicki, I thought Josh had finished his film.

-He has. Why?

-He was outside a minute ago still filming.

I would've thought you would've made sure he got it done earlier.

Well, I mean, it's been a bit of a rush,

but I think it's great that he's giving it his best shot.

Are you OK, son?

Yeah, I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?

Two copies?

Good. Well done. In good time too.

-Thanks for all your help.

-You're welcome. Good luck with your exam.

You'd better get some revision in...quickly.

Tom, if you're worried about him, go and speak to Michael.

No offence, but we can handle it, all right?

Oi, where's your dada?

-Give us plenty of warning, so we can cover ourselves up!

-Shut up!

Are you two all right?

Oh yeah, magic(!)

Yeah, we're a laughing stock and you're a total embarrassment.

Understatement of the year.

Look, it's all going to be fine now. I can come back to work and we can put all of this behind us.

You try telling them that, then!

Look, I didn't do what they accused me of.

Do you think they care if you did?

No matter what, it seems like you tried it on with her anyway.

Listen, it's going to be better, I promise.

Why don't we move out of the house for a bit?

Don't do this, Dad.

-So we could be on our own till we get things sorted out.

-Why can't you sort yourself out?

-That's a bit harsh, innit?

-No, it's not. You need to grow up!

If you want to move out, that's fine, but me and Zack ain't going anywhere,

we're staying here, all right?

Come on, Zack. Let's go.

GIRLS LAUGH

Hey, Em.

I was wondering. Actually, me and my dad were wondering...

-Your dad?

-Yeah.

-We thought it might be nice if you came round for your tea one night.

-Why?

Why'd you think? Cos of you and Tariq.

Wait - Tariq told you we were seeing each other?

Yeah, that's right, isn't it? You are seeing my brother, aren't you?

Yeah, yeah. It's just, I didn't think you knew.

-Yeah, I'd love to come for tea, thanks.

-Great.

-The spirits live on.

-Oh, this business again!

No, I think they're trying to talk to me.

-Well, maybe you should try and contact them back?

-You what?

Yeah, like, do one of them Ouija things.

The Ouija?

Yeah, I've done one before.

Yeah, maybe we should.

Yeah, come on. Let's do it.

Why not? Let's go.

-You hypocrite!

-Whoa! What you talking about?

You're seeing Emily!

Look, she's got a crush on me, what can I say?

You make me sick. After what you put me through over Finn!

-That's different.

-I haven't told Finn because of you.

-What are you going to do?

As of now, that has got nothing to do with you.

It's all right, isn't it?

Yeah, love that. Done, man.

Finn, you should be inside. Revision classes are not optional.

And you shouldn't even be on school premises.

-It's a free country, what are you going to do?

-I'll call the police.

Treat yourself to a new car?

Or helping yourself to someone else's?

Nah, it's mine. Been saving up for it, haven't I?

You paid for it yourself, did you?

Dad helped me out a little bit.

Yeah, right. Inside, and you've got five seconds to disappear.

Safe for that, yeah, any time you need a favour, you know where to come, innit?

-Safe.

-Safe, man.

I expected better from you.

-Hey, what do you want?

-There's something we need to talk about.

Inside. The pair of you.

I'm done talking to you anyway.

What're you doing? I said you could have the reception here, but not the wedding as well.

You don't want to know. We're running a bit late,

Some last minute hiccups, so Janeece is going to...

Save it. You're right. I don't want to know.

Fingers on the glass. No-one pushes.

-Deal?

-Deal.

Is anybody there?

THEY LAUGH

Lauren, have you seen Josh?

No, I haven't, actually.

Everything all right?

Fine. Just checking that Josh is getting some revision in.

How's he feeling about it?

Yeah, good. Bit tense, but exam day gets to us all, doesn't it?

Oh yeah, lot to play for.

Tom, have you done the invigilator timetable?

Yeah. I'm on it.

Ooh, I know, can we ask it what questions are going to be on my exam?

-No point. There's no time left to swot up.

-Ha-ha!

-Look! If you don't want to do this...

-OK, we do, we do, we do.

OK, someone just ask it a proper question.

Is there anybody there?

Oh, my god... Oh, my god...

-Who's pushing it?

-Well, I'm not pushing it!

-Me, neither.

-Josh?

-Course not.

Who are you? What's your name?

-Could you tell us your name?

-Told you that last one was a fluke.

John.

No way. I can't believe this is happening.

GIRLS SCREAM

Ingleby.

Did you see that?

-Freaked me out completely.

-What are you two like?

But you saw it. You saw it.

Saw it! Pushed it, more like.

It was me, you idiots. I pushed it.

Oh, Em!

What else did you think was happening?

John?

Is that you?

Speak to me, John.

# Ring a ring o' Roses

# A pocketful of posies

# Ring a ring o' roses

# A pocketful of posies

# Atishoo

# Atishoo

# All fall down. #

I'm like a blank canvas, me, you can put anything on me. Sultry, au naturel...

-Overcooked.

-Give over!

But I want it subtle but understated, but, plenty of it, yeah?

Well, whatever. Just be quick, cos I've got to finish my revision.

Tom, Tom. May I remind you what an excellent invigilator I am?

And that I am willing and more than able to sit in on the exams this afternoon.

Yeah, yeah, fancy a quiet couple of hours, do you?

I wanted to let you know I spoke to the kids about moving out.

And you're right,

I told them that they should stay with you.

And you OK with that?

Yeah. I mean, it makes perfect sense.

I think it's a good idea. I'll take good care of them.

I know you will. And it's only temporary.

Course it is.

Maybe this is for the best.

Let's see how it goes.

Sure.

Are you all right? You look like you're in pain.

I am.

Trudi?

What's the matter?

Probably the time of the month.

Quiet.

Actually, she hasn't been right all day.

Right, you guys carry on revising.

CRYING

Trudi, is that you?

Trudi, it's Mrs Diamond.

I think I'm miscarrying.

You were pregnant?

Just a few weeks.

OK.

Let's get you to my office and then we can get you to a doctor.

I've been so stupid. I've let everyone down.

No, you haven't.

The most important thing is you, OK?

I should've have listened to Tariq.

I should've been honest with Finn and I should've told him I was pregnant.

So Finn doesn't know?

No. Tariq convinced me it was for the best.

I was booked in for a termination this morning.

But you couldn't go through with it?

Now I don't have the choice.

Well, what about Finn?

I tried earlier, but... he doesn't want to know.

Do you want me to go and find him?

Come here.

It's going to be fine. Everything's going to be all right, OK?

I'll get you to my office. Take it slow.

Finn, may I have a word?

Yeah, go on.

It's about Trudi.

Nice one, yeah, thanks for that.

-What you on about?

-Dropping me in it with Trudi.

-I didn't.

-She said her and your dad wanted me to come over for tea...

-Yeah, like that was ever going to happen.

-Has anyone seen my dad?

-No!

Tariq, come with me.

I'll give you guys a minute.

Why couldn't you tell me?

I didn't know how to.

You didn't have to do it by yourself, you know.

I'd have been there for both of you.

Yeah, would you?

Course I would.

You could've told me anything. We were good together.

We were.

Why did you shut me out? Why did you dump me?

Is it because of this?

I'm so sorry. I tried to talk to you earlier.

I've made a mess of everything.

What about your family, do they know?

Not Tariq, please don't tell me Tariq knew and I didn't...

It wasn't like that.

Did he tell you not to tell me?

He did, didn't he?

KNOCK AT DOOR

The car's here. We really need to get you to see someone.

Yeah, of course. Come on, I'll come with you.

No.

I'll be fine.

Do the exam.

There's no point us both going.

Just...take a minute.

So, Sharkey was definitely talking to Eugene?

No doubt.

I think it's about time we taught him a lesson.

ALARM WAILS

Think that makes the point, don't you?

INAUDIBLE

Care to share the joke?

Let's take a walk, shall we, boys?

Go!

-This anything to do with you?

-No, sir.

So, you were just passing by, didn't see anything, didn't hear anything?

What would you call that. a coincidence, maybe?

Although you'd have to be really stupid or really deaf not to hear that, sir.

See, the thing is, I don't really believe in coincidences.

Do you know whose car that is?

That's convenient. Right, this will wipe the smile off your faces.

From now on, every break and every lunchtime, you will both report to Mr Chalk.

Ey? What for?

We haven't done anything wrong.

Do you think I'm stupid?

Go!

Oi, Grantly!

Forget it, if this has got anything to do with that wedding, because I've just about had...

You were saying...?

You...look beautiful.

Ah, really? D'you think?

Ah you're not bad deep down, are ya, Budgie?

For an angry old baboon.

Just kidding!

Ah, wow. Your carriage awaits.

Princess.

You look amazing.

Close your eyes.

No peeking. That's it.

Now!

No way! Is that for me?

Aye, it's a present from us lot, kids included.

THEY CHEER

Eh, don't you go anywhere, cos when I get back we're going to have a paarrrtttyyy!

Spread the word - reception's here after school. You're all invited.

Wicked! Eh, not bad after our day of exams, is it?

See you later.

Tru, look, I know you're angry.

I've been looking for you everywhere. Call me.

-It's terrifying, isn't it?

-What is?

Fear.

I wouldn't know, mate.

I contacted the other side...

a dead person...

They spoke through the Ouija.

That's not a smart idea, mate.

You don't want to dabble in that stuff, man.

DOOR CLOSES

I don't know what's going on.

Don't worry about it, bro. None of us do.

BELL RINGS

C'mon on, we need to go inside the hall.

Come on.

Bags and coats to the back of the room, please!

Find a paper.

No chatting.

It'll be all right, mate. Don't worry about it, yeah?

Come on, take a seat, Tariq.

It's Josh, he's been acting a bit...you know, weird. I think there's something wrong.

-Don't even start. I've had enough of your nonsense today...

-I'm not, but he's...

-Sit down!

Here we are, mademoiselle.

Come on, let's get some photos.

-Come on, Janeece, big smile.

-Oh, I feel like a wag...I love it!

-Now, look, are you definitely sure about this?

-What do you mean?

I'm just doing my duty as stand-in father of the bride.

I've never been more sure about anything in my entire life.

This is it, Chalk...the one.

PENS MAKE LOUD TAPPING NOISE

ECHOING NOISES

CLOCK TICKS LOUDLY

It's hot, innit?

You heard Mr Clarkson. No talking!

Quiet!

You have two hours. Turn your papers over.

Your exam starts now!

LOUD FOOTSTEPS

Straight to voicemail again.

He's probably out of range or something.

-Isn't it the bride that's meant to be late?

-He'll be here.

What about the best man? We could give him a ring, he might know where he is?

-Well, he didn't mention no-one, so...

-Well has he got any mates we can call?

Well, I've not met none of them.

That's a bit odd, isn't it? How well d'you know him?

Well enough.

Well, he should be here by now.

Yeah, but he's probably just stopped off for a drink or something to calm his nerves.

I'll be as quick as I can.

What... Where you going now?

You just sit tight.

Has Josh started his paper yet?

ECHOING VOICES

It's too hot.

It's itching.

-Josh, get up!

-I told you there was something wrong with him.

-Sit down, Tariq.

-What is it, son?

Come on, you'll be fine, we just need to get you back to your desk.

Tom? What's wrong with him?

We need to get to get him out of here. Come on, son.

Don't touch me!

Oh, my god!

All right, go and sit back down, back to your papers.

Josh. What's going on, son?

Come on, talk to me.

Will you level with me, Nicki? Is there something I'm missing here?

Listen, he's seeing a psychiatrist.

All right, but he's been on medication and it's been under control.

Well, obviously not!

I think we need to get an ambulance down here.

Josh, we're OK, aren't we? Come on, it's fine. Tell me.

-I'm scared.

-Scared of what, son? Exams, pressure, what?

No, no, no... Can't you see...

I've got the pox. Look, look!

I've got the plaque.

Come on, Josh.

No! I said don't touch me!

Lauren, go back into the exam, please.

-I should have said earlier. Josh has stopped taking his medication.

-Since when?

About a week ago...

Why did you stop taking your...

No, no, no, Dad, please just make it stop, make him go away!

-I don't like him!

-Make what go away? Please let me help you.

-Can't you hear them?

-Hear what, Josh?

-It's the nursery rhyme -

the one about the plague - they've been singing it all day everywhere I go.

-Come here.

-No, I said don't touch me!

You're going to catch something, can't you see?

Please, Josh.

-SIREN WAILS

-Who's called an ambulance?

Tom, I did. It's for his own sake.

Look, it's OK. No-one's going to hurt you. I promise.

OBJECTS BEING MOVED

Craig?

Craig?

-What are you doing? Janeece is going bananas back there.

-It's none of your business.

Is that Janeece's?

-No, it's some junk, we're having a clear-out, that's all.

-What, today?

It's a temporary thing, all right? Short-term cash-flow problem.

I owe some money, OK?

I should have known. I knew you'd be trouble.

Chalky, mate, you're getting it all wrong, all right?

I'm doing it to protect Janeece and Cheryl.

-You cannot mess with these people.

-Yes, and I wasn't born ten minutes ago...

unlike Janeece... What about the reception, eh? You kept the money, didn't you?

You were never going to marry her! She's down there waiting for you.

And you know why? Cos the stupid cow insisted on booking the registry office herself.

There was never going to be a wedding.

You just wanted to rip her off, didn't you? You lying...

-I'm going to call the police.

-Oh, get out of my way!

-Hey, get off!

-Stop! You're not going anywhere.

No-one does this to Janeece and gets away with it.

-Go, get out!

-I'm warning you!

Stop!

HUBBUB OF CHATTER

Janeece...

Oh! Where's Craig? Is he OK?

He's not coming.

What do you mean?

I caught him putting your things into his van.

Sorry, I tried to stop him.

He's cleaned you out, Janeece, took everything.

Don't be daft. Has he put you up to this?

No.

He never booked the reception.

He was never going to go through with the marriage.

He's not the man you thought he was.

But... I don't understand.

-We'd made so many plans.

-I'm so sorry.

SHE CRIES

-Tom could have said something. I would've helped.

-How?

By making allowances, easing up on the pressure.

-We'd have found a way.

-He's here.

D'you hear it? D'you hear it too? It's...

-# Ring-a-ring-o-roses Ring-a-ring-o-roses. #

-Yeah.

-What's up with him?

-I don't know.

-Sshh!

-What's happening to me?

-Sshh! You're safe.

It's going to be all right. I promise.

You told me everything would be OK.

-It will be...for the best.

-I don't want to go.

-Come on, Josh.

-Dad, please!

-Josh, Josh, it's for the best.

-Dad, please!

# I've got the young blood blues

# They're following me

# I've got the young blood blues

# They just won't let me be. #

I'm sorry about earlier.

So you should be! You dropped me right in it.

I said I'm sorry.

I feel really bad now,

about that and Josh. I've been winding him up all day.

I didn't know he was sick...

Yeah, well, maybe you should think before you open that stupid mouth of yours.

Not having a good day, are you?

Best mate gets carted off and what...? Oh, is that your car? Sorry.

-Do you ever let up? Not enough to turn Trudi against me?

-Don't know what you're talking about.

Who do you think you are, you?

Family. Unlike you. The sooner she gets rid of that baby, the better.

What? Don't you know, you muppet? She's had a miscarriage.

So, this day's just getting even better.

OK, thank you.

He's closed my account...

but there weren't much in there, but... Savings for Cheryl, mainly.

He's took it all. What am I going to do?

We'll come up with something.

-Listen, I'm going to have to ring the school, tell them what's happened.

-No, no!

It'll make it worse. I can't bear the thought of people knowing.

We're going to have to say something. They're all waiting there.

Let's go.

What?

To the school.

Are you sure? You don't have to, you know.

But if I don't go, they'll think that something's up.

I can't cope with that.

All right.

I promised them a party and I'm going to give them a party.

Waterloo Road, please, mate.

Well, well, what's happened here, then?

It's not about this.

I'm here to take you up on your offer from before.

You and your gang, I want in.

Did somebody change your heart?

Tariq Siddiqui.

Why, what's he done?

Enough.

All right, then. If you're serious, then...

..we need to see what you're made of.

CHEERING

Call me a stickler, but aren't we missing something...

like a groom?

Right, everyone, listen up.

The wedding's off.

I dumped him...

at the altar, if you must know.

It's best that I realised now than later, eh?

So now, I'm young, free and single...

..and I don't want to waste a good party! Whoo! CHEERING

Happy ever after don't exist, just so you know.

-What really happened?

-He stood her up and did a runner, took everything.

Worst thing is, the police said he's done it before.

I didn't have the heart to tell her.

If the guy thinks he can fleece one of us and get away with it, he can think again.

I'll cancel all of his invoices.

He won't get a penny from us.

Good, it's not going to help Janeece, though, is it?

Don't worry about that. We'll do right by her.

Like you said, we're all she's got.

How is he?

Sedated. They're going to keep him in for a couple of weeks.

I wanted to stay with him, but they said there was no point.

Yes.

VOICE FROM OTHER ROOM

I was just watching this.

'Life was so simple...

'..so clear.'

Life was so simple.

He's in a bad way. How did I get it so wrong?

It's not your fault, Tom.

Isn't it? I knew in my gut that something wasn't right.

I let it go. I backed off. I should have been right on it.

You weren't to know.

Yeah, well, I should have. Instead of sorting out stupid exams.

My boy needed me.

You're a great dad. OK? Everyone knows it. Josh knows it too.

We just need to get him better and we will.

Death and fear everywhere.

So, I hear your dad has decided it's best if you guys stay with me

during term time?

Is that what he said? It's what we told him.

Ah! That's not quite how he painted it.

Sounds like Dad to me.

Is it OK if we stay at yours?

Of course it is.

Look, your dad and I, we just have a few things to sort out, that's all, OK?

We won't be any trouble.

I'll believe that when I see it.

-Come on now, cut the cake.

-Quick, quick.

-I want a piece.

-I want the first slice.

APPLAUSE

I hope Janeece is all right.

None of this would have happened if they'd taken their time.

People these days, they take their vows while bungee-jumping off a cliff

and then they're divorced by the time it springs back up.

Oh, I don't know, it's nice to have a bit of excitement.

Sometimes, you've just got to seize the moment.

-Help yourselves, girls.

-Thanks.

Hey, how you doing? You OK?

Yeah, I'm fine.

-I can't help but think that I should have been doing my first dance now.

-Well, you still can be.

I would be honoured.

I've got two left feet, mind.

Denzil!

-Special request for the runaway bride.

-CHEERING

MUSIC: "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira

Ooh, I don't think I can dance to this.

Oh! Come on! You promised!

EVERYONE CLAPS

So you're ready?

Go.

HE GROANS IN PAIN

We're undertaking a review of Waterloo Road.

Well, all I can do is tell him that you've called again.

Or you could just tell him I'm here?

I've left your birthday card, I'm sorry.

My dad only managed a bottle of champagne.

You've got booze?

This is what she produced in the exam this morning.

No, that's not her work.

You have no right telling me what I can and can't do!

Yes, I can, because I'm your dad.

Yeah, well, I wish you weren't!

-Someone said you were selling vodka shots.

-No. No cash, no shots.

-Well, do you see anything else you fancy?

-Maybe.

Lorraine!

Michael!

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