0:00:02 > 0:00:04- It's all too much.- How's drinking going to help you?
0:00:04 > 0:00:06- Why don't you back off and leave my mum alone?- I beg your pardon.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- Funny how the prospect of death clears your mind.- Does it?
0:00:09 > 0:00:11With the right plan, we can get away with anything.
0:00:11 > 0:00:13Again and right under our nose.
0:00:13 > 0:00:16- Have you any idea of what you've done?- With any luck, I'll have got rid of the vile witch.- By lying.
0:00:16 > 0:00:19You do realise if it falls the other way it could be you in trouble?
0:00:19 > 0:00:22- It's all my fault. - No, it's not, Connor,
0:00:22 > 0:00:24we've got to get you away from her.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26We're not seeing each other any more.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29I want out and I want you to help me.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49Come along, you lot. Chop, chop.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51You should have done this last night.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53I don't know why we should have to rush just because
0:00:53 > 0:00:55you and the Hoff are going on a dirty weekend.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57THEY LAUGH
0:00:57 > 0:00:59Er, it's called a honeymoon, lavender-mouth.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01Otherwise known as bankruptcy.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03And you've known that we've got to be out of here this morning
0:01:03 > 0:01:06for days now, so if you end up forgetting something
0:01:06 > 0:01:08it's your own fault.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12Right, listen up everybody, for those of you that are going
0:01:12 > 0:01:17back to Rochdale the bus leaves at the playground after school sharp.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20So don't be late or you be walking home.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23I can't wait to catch up with Lee over the hols.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- I'm not surprised, he's well fit. - He's my brother, Jade,
0:01:26 > 0:01:29that's just weird.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31I'm glad she's found some family,
0:01:31 > 0:01:33she deserves a bit of happiness, that one.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36Why not invite her to Barbados with us?
0:01:36 > 0:01:37Just put it on my tab.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50- Oh, you're up early, love. - Couldn't sleep.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52Last day of term, eh? Excited about the holidays?
0:01:52 > 0:01:56Yeah, I am as a matter of fact. New York City, here we come.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59Don't act it, Mum, you know you booked us flights last night.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03Well, OK, maybe I was just thinking out loud.
0:02:03 > 0:02:07No, you went online and everything, remember?
0:02:07 > 0:02:09Never flown first class before.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13First class?
0:02:13 > 0:02:17Look, Connor, maybe I had a wee bit too much to drink last night, eh?
0:02:17 > 0:02:21You think? Had you going for a minute.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23That's not funny.
0:02:24 > 0:02:25It was a bit.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41We're really going to do this, aren't we?
0:02:41 > 0:02:43Like, you're not going to back out,
0:02:43 > 0:02:45no matter what guilt trip your mum throws at you?
0:02:45 > 0:02:47I've never been more sure of anything, Imogen.
0:02:47 > 0:02:49After today, she won't know where you are anyway.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53With a little help from our friends.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55Yeah, that's the only thing that's worrying me.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58It'll be fine, you'll see. They won't let us down.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11What's the point in me doing my bit if you haven't even done yours?
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- I tried, man, Budgen's too fast. - Or you're too blind.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17I'll get it this morning, yeah. I've got a plan.
0:03:17 > 0:03:18Nice one.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25For Pete's sake, one of you give her a hand, will you, please?
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- Where's Phoenix?- Give it here.
0:03:29 > 0:03:30Where's me flaming key?
0:03:30 > 0:03:34I'm surprised you can find anything in that mess. I'll lock up.
0:03:39 > 0:03:44Yo, yo, yo, I'm in. The Paracanoeing World Championships.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46I got a place on the team this coming term.
0:03:46 > 0:03:47Let's see.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50"Dear Tariq, you is an epic athlete and we need a lege like you
0:03:50 > 0:03:53"on the team, so it's for this reason we're begging you..."
0:03:53 > 0:03:55nah I'm only messing, but it's not far off though!
0:03:55 > 0:03:56I can't believe it!
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- Hello.- Hey, babe.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05Wait till you hear what you've actually pulled,
0:04:05 > 0:04:07you lucky, lucky, lady.
0:04:07 > 0:04:08Oh, what's this?
0:04:11 > 0:04:12Wow!
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Assuming I check out.
0:04:14 > 0:04:15They should check out the parents
0:04:15 > 0:04:17before they have kids in the first place.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19Cut the need for fostering down to a bare minimum.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21Smart idea, Adolf(!)
0:04:21 > 0:04:25I did actually just say that, didn't I? It's just it doesn't seem right,
0:04:25 > 0:04:27so many of our lot getting farmed out to strangers.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30All the more reason those strangers know their stuff, then.
0:04:30 > 0:04:31It's a good thing you're doing, mate,
0:04:31 > 0:04:33I just wish you were registered already.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41Should ease the pain.
0:04:41 > 0:04:42It's not enough.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44Give it a chance, Billy.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47I'll leave you something to take orally if you need to top up.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50I think that's a given.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52He can have one four-hour dose on top of the infusion
0:04:52 > 0:04:53which should help.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- Right, thanks.- Should?
0:04:56 > 0:04:57It will, love.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02I'll be back to check to check on him this afternoon.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09Erm...how long, do you think, before he deteriorates?
0:05:10 > 0:05:12Could be weeks, could be months.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16Yeah, but that could be weeks or months of agony.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18He's a strong man, your dad.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20Let's just take a day at a time for now, eh?
0:05:30 > 0:05:34What is the point of keeping me in purgatory?
0:05:35 > 0:05:38Dad, the nurse just said you could have plenty of time.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41That's what I'm scared of. I can't hack it, son.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46- Maybe we could up the other meds? - How?
0:05:46 > 0:05:49So I'm sedated 80% of the time rather than 60?
0:05:49 > 0:05:52What for? It's no life, Michael.
0:05:52 > 0:05:57Just try and sleep, Dad, OK. Let the painkiller do its work.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02I don't mind sleeping.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05Waking up I can't stand.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24Well?
0:06:24 > 0:06:25- Sweet.- You're a star.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28Look, what are you going to do after the holidays though?
0:06:28 > 0:06:31We'll think of something, at least this buys us to time to plan.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34Phoenix, help me to the storeroom with the bags.
0:06:34 > 0:06:35Just one more day pretending.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43Still thinking about your big trip to New York, are we?
0:06:43 > 0:06:46Nah, sorry about that.
0:06:46 > 0:06:47So why are you still smirking then?
0:06:47 > 0:06:50Don't tell me you've got some other cruel joke to play on me
0:06:50 > 0:06:52cos frankly I'm not in the mood.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55You're being paranoid, Mum. Have a drink, calm your nerves.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59The half-year results as promised.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01I e-mailed you last night.
0:07:01 > 0:07:02Yes, you did.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05And, as predicted, it's a bit of an uphill struggle.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07As predicted by who exactly?
0:07:07 > 0:07:09You and I specifically predicted improvement
0:07:09 > 0:07:12in all academic areas, which is why I've given you free reign.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15Improvement year on year, not in a matter of weeks.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17Look, the first term was always going to be tricky,
0:07:17 > 0:07:20it's a settling-in period, but what we have managed to do
0:07:20 > 0:07:22is identify that some difficult pupils
0:07:22 > 0:07:24continue to hold the others back.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26Phoenix Taylor, I'm afraid, is an obvious example.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28Right, so he goes. Simple.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33Listen, I set up this school so we could offer a chance to everyone
0:07:33 > 0:07:36but if they blow that chance, why should the other kids suffer?
0:07:36 > 0:07:39Which is exactly why I've applied for funding to set up
0:07:39 > 0:07:41a Pupil Referral Unit here at Waterloo Road.
0:07:41 > 0:07:44Put together a convincing argument for the other schools in the area
0:07:44 > 0:07:46and we already have 60% of the funding,
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- we just need to come up with the rest.- We?
0:07:49 > 0:07:51- You.- How did this become my responsibility?
0:07:51 > 0:07:54Because you could change things if you gave a damn, Lorraine.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58I understand it's not a big deal for you, a drop in the ocean,
0:07:58 > 0:08:01a tax break, whatever, but just think about what this could do
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- for a kid like Phoenix. - That is bang out of order.
0:08:03 > 0:08:04KNOCK ON THE DOOR
0:08:04 > 0:08:05Yes?
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Sorry, Mr Byrne, Maggie was hoping for a word.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- It's about Tariq. - We've finished here anyway.
0:08:15 > 0:08:20He's acting all Mr Cool about it, but he's dead chuffed really.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22- We all are.- So we should be. Thanks for letting me know, Maggie,
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- that's terrific news.- What's this?
0:08:25 > 0:08:26Tariq's make the UK training camps
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- for the paracanoeing championships. - Yeah?
0:08:29 > 0:08:32Maggie was just suggesting we throw a little party for him this afternoon.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34That's a nice idea, I'll call my guy at the local paper,
0:08:34 > 0:08:37get him to get a couple of pictures. It's a good story, heart-warming.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40Six months ago, that boy lost use of his legs.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42A year before that he was on the verge of exclusion.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45Truanting, running about with a gang, knifes, the lot.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47Just as well we stuck by him, eh?
0:08:50 > 0:08:55Lorraine, I think you should know that Michael's father is dying.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57He wouldn't want me to make excuses...
0:08:57 > 0:09:00I don't buy into emotional blackmail, Sian, but thanks anyway.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08Christine, this stupid feud has gone on too far. Do you really intend
0:09:08 > 0:09:12to drag me in front of a hearing with this tenuous claptrap?
0:09:12 > 0:09:14Bullying is a serious charge, Audrey
0:09:14 > 0:09:16So is lying, Christine.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19They're both as stubborn as each other.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22Well, that's the problem.
0:09:22 > 0:09:23Something wrong?
0:09:23 > 0:09:27Wrong? It's the last day of term, what could possibly be wrong?
0:09:27 > 0:09:29Have you never heard of tempting fate?
0:09:29 > 0:09:32Ah, Chuckles, we've got a present for you.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38It's for your honeymoon.
0:09:38 > 0:09:45Thank you. I'm sure I will look just the part in Barbados.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47I thought you were talking about Venice?
0:09:47 > 0:09:50Well, it appears my good lady wife wasn't listening.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52Well, she could probably do with cheering up, the face on you.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55I mean, why wander the cool and ancient corridors
0:09:55 > 0:09:58of some of the world's most renowned art galleries,
0:09:58 > 0:10:02when you can spend a fortnight caking yourself in factor 50?
0:10:03 > 0:10:06Whoever said romance was dead?!
0:10:12 > 0:10:14Right, I had to memorise it before I could write it down.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18- Are you sure you got it right? - Yeah, I said it over and over again.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20Sorry, it's just that if we don't get our stuff in today
0:10:20 > 0:10:22it's going to get locked for the holidays.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25You just owe us 3.50 to get that key cut.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28We owe you a lot more than that, Scout, seriously.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32Remember, yeah, if you get busted, don't grass us up.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35You kidding? I can't believe you've done this for us.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37Always up for a laugh, me.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40We just want you to be together.
0:10:40 > 0:10:41Yeah, that as well.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46You are so going to get an A for that screen, Connor.
0:10:46 > 0:10:47It's for Imogen really.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49It's going to look brilliant in our bedroom.
0:10:49 > 0:10:50In our bedroom, you know..?
0:10:50 > 0:10:52HE LAUGHS
0:10:52 > 0:10:53Shut up, you big virgin.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56Right, main thing is, the screen's hiding our stuff
0:10:56 > 0:10:58so we don't have to move that till last.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08"Was I never yet of your love greve'd
0:11:08 > 0:11:12"whilst never shall that my life doth last..."
0:11:13 > 0:11:15Well, come on, folks, what's the next line?
0:11:15 > 0:11:18You should know by now and I'm taking note.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20- What is this?- It's a sonnet.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23I know that, idiot, but she never said nothing about no test.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26All the better to keep you on your toes, Rhiannon.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28Make sure you've been listening.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35Kevin, do you know which sonnet I'm quoting?
0:11:36 > 0:11:40Guys, you only had ten to learn. Thomas Wyatt.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43You're going to need to have this down by the time exams roll around.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45Oh, but it's the end of term, Miss,
0:11:45 > 0:11:46all the other classes are having parties.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49All right, Rhiannon, if you can't give it a rest
0:11:49 > 0:11:51for the last day of term, you can take yourself off to the cooler.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05You're so lucky, Imogen, that screen is mint.
0:12:05 > 0:12:10You know what though, it's not just for hiding our stuff in here.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13It's for when we're living together...you know,
0:12:13 > 0:12:17getting undressed in the room.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21Be shy at first, well, I know I will.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24He's thought of all that?
0:12:24 > 0:12:26We've talked about it. We talk about everything.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31Neither of us have ever felt like this before.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34So we're going to take it slow, not ruin it.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38That's, like, so, mature and romantic.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44Hey, have you got a condom?
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- I'm not stupid.- Yes, get in there.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50Remind me again why Scout chucked you?
0:12:50 > 0:12:52The girl's in denial, isn't she?
0:12:52 > 0:12:56Besides, me and Imogen, we're the whole package,
0:12:56 > 0:12:57we might not even go there.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00Yeah and I'm off to Oxford Uni next term.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03- Still up for showing us around at lunch?- Have I let you down yet?
0:13:08 > 0:13:11Rhiannon, what have you done to deserve the cooler?
0:13:11 > 0:13:13Mrs Mulgrew chucked me out.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15Don't worry, I'll be out of all your hairs by tomorrow.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- Oh, Phoenix.- Scout, don't you think that were cringey?
0:13:18 > 0:13:20No, I thought it were sweet.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25No disrespect to Connor, but being arty isn't cool.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27Well, yeah, cos Imogen looked gutted.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29All I'm saying is the guy needs to man up.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32What, because he gave his girlfriend a beautiful handmade gift?
0:13:32 > 0:13:34I gave you stuff when we were together.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37But I never ever made nothing in no CDT class, I spent good money.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40You can't tolerate poor Rhiannon Salt for one last day of term
0:13:40 > 0:13:42and I thought I was supposed to be the bully.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55Wow! That's really good of you, Mr Byrne.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57- You deserve it.- Can I go spread the word?
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- Yep.- All right, Tariq? Well done.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03Cheers, see you later on.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09Michael, er...Sian told me about your dad.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11Well, she shouldn't have, it's private.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13Look, I'm not saying I'm up for changing my mind
0:14:13 > 0:14:16but I am up for having an adult and rational discussion
0:14:16 > 0:14:19about the pros and cons of this pupil referral unit if you are.
0:14:19 > 0:14:20Your office?
0:14:34 > 0:14:35SCHOOL BELL RINGS
0:14:44 > 0:14:46OK, settle down, please.
0:14:51 > 0:14:57"Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments."
0:14:59 > 0:15:01Imogen, next line, please.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05"Love is not love which it alters
0:15:05 > 0:15:10"when alteration finds or bends with the remover to remove.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12"Oh, no!
0:15:12 > 0:15:16"It is an ever fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21"It is the star to every wandering bark.
0:15:21 > 0:15:26"Whose worth unknown although heights be taken.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29"Love's not time's fool,
0:15:29 > 0:15:34"though rosy lips and cheeks within his bending sickle's compass come.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37"Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
0:15:37 > 0:15:40"but bears it out even to the edge of doom.
0:15:42 > 0:15:46"If this be error and upon me proved
0:15:47 > 0:15:50"I'd never writ, nor no man ever loved."
0:16:02 > 0:16:05OK.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09I can see what you're getting at, but it's a whole other project
0:16:09 > 0:16:12and we're just getting up and running with the school.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14Look, I accept it may seem a little bit soon
0:16:14 > 0:16:16but we're about to lose a whole generation of borderline cases
0:16:16 > 0:16:20right across the region if someone doesn't do something.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- Havelock's in no position. - And we are?
0:16:22 > 0:16:24The fact is Phoenix Taylor will not be coming back next term
0:16:24 > 0:16:25without a safety net.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28Maybe if you had given my vocational programme the time of day,
0:16:28 > 0:16:30- he'd have a job to go to.- A dead-ender which he gets spat out of
0:16:30 > 0:16:32sooner rather later because he'd get frustrated
0:16:32 > 0:16:35and he doesn't yet have the maturity to reign it in.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37He could be another Tariq.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40Maybe we could take a look at it in a year
0:16:40 > 0:16:42but right now, it doesn't make business sense
0:16:42 > 0:16:44- to run before we can walk. - In a year Phoenix Taylor
0:16:44 > 0:16:48could well be in a detention centre and what's supposed to happen to his brother?
0:16:48 > 0:16:50Does he get sent back down South to family that doesn't exist?
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- Hang on, you're making this personal.- It is personal.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56Every single one of those statistics is a person and once upon a time,
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- Lorraine, you used to know that.- I'm sorry, but we can't save everyone.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01Do you want to be the one to tell Phoenix he's out?
0:17:01 > 0:17:03Yeah, if you like. Life's tough, Michael.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06Some of us have to make tough decisions.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12So, using the log quotient rule gives us...?
0:17:15 > 0:17:17Anyone?
0:17:20 > 0:17:24Kevin, if you'd like to give it a go?
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- What?- Well, this is a maths class. We're trying to solve for X.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33Well, you'd have to get the quotient rule right first.
0:17:33 > 0:17:34What?
0:17:34 > 0:17:36SCHOOL BELL RINGS
0:17:36 > 0:17:40It should be four X plus three over X minus one.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43Eh, you're right, so it should. Deliberate mistake.
0:17:46 > 0:17:51- Woo!- Beep-beep, beep-beep.- Make way for the sexiest man on wheels!
0:17:52 > 0:17:55You're joking me. I should charge you for this.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57I'm your girlfriend, it should be for free.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01I'm going to miss my free transport when you're away winning medals.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04You'll be there, cheering me on.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- See you at lunch, Superstar. - Look forward to it.
0:18:12 > 0:18:18Listen, Connor, you know this whole New York joke of yours?
0:18:18 > 0:18:20Forget about it, I was winding you up.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24Yeah, I know, but I've been thinking,
0:18:24 > 0:18:26maybe us getting away somewhere during the holidays
0:18:26 > 0:18:28isn't such a bad idea. I mean maybe not New York
0:18:28 > 0:18:31but York's only a couple of hours away on a train
0:18:31 > 0:18:34and the Minster is beautiful.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38I don't know, I was kind of wanting to stay around here, see some mates.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41What mates?
0:18:41 > 0:18:43You always keep yourself to yourself,
0:18:43 > 0:18:46too much so in my opinion and, well,
0:18:46 > 0:18:49now you've split up with Imogen...
0:18:49 > 0:18:52Connor, I'm worried about you. I just thought a trip away
0:18:52 > 0:18:54would put a smile back on your face.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59See this? Seriously, don't waste your money.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01You'd probably end up getting too drunk anyway
0:19:01 > 0:19:02and I'd be stuck in some B&B watching telly.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05Oh, come on, that's not fair, I just want to spend some time with my son.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08Right, whatever, we'll talk about it when we get home, OK?
0:19:11 > 0:19:12Promise?
0:19:12 > 0:19:13Promise.
0:19:25 > 0:19:27Hey.
0:19:27 > 0:19:31So, that was a good call you made in class earlier.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33I really messed that equation up, didn't I?
0:19:33 > 0:19:35No wonder nobody could work it out.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43So, listen, what I want to know is why do you keep getting a C average?
0:19:45 > 0:19:50Is there something going on at your foster home or...?
0:19:50 > 0:19:54- Like what?- I don't...are you being given the space to study?
0:19:54 > 0:19:56Sure.
0:19:56 > 0:19:58So what's going on then?
0:19:58 > 0:20:02I know what you're capable of even without trying.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06You don't understand, I've been to four schools in three years.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08I know the score.
0:20:08 > 0:20:13Yeah, yeah, I've been to eight in all, no I tell a lie, nine.
0:20:13 > 0:20:18Yeah, nine schools, five care homes,
0:20:18 > 0:20:21and I've lost count of how many foster families I stayed with
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- before I went to uni. - You're kidding me?
0:20:23 > 0:20:27Listen, you of all people should know it's no joke.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35Mrs Mulgrew wants to see you in her class, Imogen,
0:20:35 > 0:20:38and I hate to say it, but, from the look on her face,
0:20:38 > 0:20:39she's on the warpath.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48Is something wrong?
0:20:48 > 0:20:50Not at all.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53In fact, I've just been going over your work this term
0:20:53 > 0:20:55and quite frankly, Imogen, you've excelled yourself.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59So I'm awarding you an English merit.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03Oh...thanks.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06You deserve it.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09I thought perhaps we could announce it at Tariq's party this afternoon?
0:21:09 > 0:21:12No, that's not necessary. It's Tariq's big day.
0:21:14 > 0:21:15If you're sure.
0:21:18 > 0:21:19I also wanted to say
0:21:19 > 0:21:23I hope you won't be a stranger over the holidays.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27All that silly stuff in the past is over and done with now.
0:21:27 > 0:21:29You'd be more than welcome to come and visit Connor
0:21:29 > 0:21:31at our house any time.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37Well...you know...
0:21:37 > 0:21:40- it's just that...- That's assuming you are still friends.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45Yeah. Thanks, maybe.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49SHE COUGHS
0:21:49 > 0:21:50Water.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04It's just from the fountain.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13Must have swallowed a fly.
0:22:13 > 0:22:14You get on.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19And, Imogen, I hope to see you soon.
0:22:21 > 0:22:22Thanks.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48Check.
0:22:52 > 0:22:53Checkmate, sucker.
0:22:53 > 0:22:59Ah, what are you, a machine?
0:22:59 > 0:23:01No, just your average math geek.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04Ah, there's nothing average about you, kiddo.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07And don't pretend it doesn't feel good to show it for once.
0:23:07 > 0:23:11- With you maybe. But... - But why go to university?
0:23:11 > 0:23:13when you'll be just as happy stacking shelves, eh?
0:23:13 > 0:23:15That's the way it's going at this rate.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18Oh, well, at least you won't get called a geek.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20Oh, you don't get it.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23Course I get it. Don't you think I've been there?
0:23:23 > 0:23:27Looking like this, by the way, be grateful for small mercies.
0:23:29 > 0:23:34You know, if I could live my life again I'd wave my A plus average
0:23:34 > 0:23:37in their smug little faces.
0:23:37 > 0:23:40I'd have got into Oxford or Cambridge,
0:23:40 > 0:23:43have a choice of all those top swanky jobs.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45Well, I'm glad you're a teacher here.
0:23:46 > 0:23:49Yeah, I am actually, finally.
0:23:49 > 0:23:53Sorry, you couldn't point Phoenix Taylor out, could you?
0:23:53 > 0:23:55It says here he's got study period.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57Er...
0:24:00 > 0:24:04Er, Phoenix isn't actually allowed in the study period any more.
0:24:04 > 0:24:06He, erm, distracts the other children.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09Right, so where would I find him? The cooler?
0:24:09 > 0:24:12Well, no, no, he hasn't exactly done anything wrong as such.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15It's just he finds it hard to concentrate.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18He usually spends the period playing footy or doing something active,
0:24:18 > 0:24:22you know, getting rid of his excess energy.
0:24:22 > 0:24:24I thought this was supposed to be a school not a playgroup.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30She's never been so nice to me. I felt dead guilty.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34Ignore her, it's all an act. Where's Scout?
0:24:34 > 0:24:36Ah, she says she's going to catch up.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52No, I'm not saying that we've changed direction
0:24:52 > 0:24:55just that we might take a bit longer to raise the balance.
0:24:55 > 0:24:57Would you excuse me a sec? What is it?
0:24:57 > 0:24:59- MOUTHS:- It's your dad.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02Can I call you back?
0:25:02 > 0:25:03Yep.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05Put him through.
0:25:05 > 0:25:06PHONE RINGS
0:25:07 > 0:25:09Dad?
0:25:12 > 0:25:14OK, don't try to speak. I'm on my way.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17You can have Tariq's room.
0:25:17 > 0:25:20He's not coming back now, so I don't think he'll mind if you...you know.
0:25:20 > 0:25:22Do it in his bed.
0:25:22 > 0:25:24Ah, nice, Phoenix, real gent.
0:25:24 > 0:25:28Seriously though, thanks, both of you.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31- I can't find the keys. - I saw you put them in your pocket.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33- You must have dropped them. - Well, it's just as well
0:25:33 > 0:25:35we never wrote the address down.
0:25:35 > 0:25:39And it's just as well I've still got Maggie's original key.
0:25:39 > 0:25:41And I know the code off by heart so...
0:25:41 > 0:25:43Seriously, mate, you've got to know it,
0:25:43 > 0:25:45- cos if that alarm goes off... - Move out the way.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47I'll just keep an eye out in case any one's seen us.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52ALARM BEEPS
0:25:54 > 0:26:01Right, it's either five two or...
0:26:01 > 0:26:02two five.
0:26:02 > 0:26:03ALARM BEEPS FASTER
0:26:03 > 0:26:06- One minute.- I told you, mate.
0:26:07 > 0:26:08BEEPING STOPS
0:26:08 > 0:26:10See, you should have more faith, man.
0:26:12 > 0:26:14Where's Michael?
0:26:14 > 0:26:17- Mr Byrne's gone to see his dad. - Right, I'll use his office then.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19Find Phoenix Taylor for me, will you?
0:26:19 > 0:26:21I want to get this over with.
0:26:21 > 0:26:22What's that then?
0:26:31 > 0:26:34It's perfect. The screen can go here.
0:26:34 > 0:26:36You OK?
0:26:36 > 0:26:37I think we've done it.
0:26:39 > 0:26:42HE COUGHS VIOLENTLY
0:26:48 > 0:26:49It's the flaming...
0:26:52 > 0:26:55What were you doing getting out of bed, Dad?
0:26:55 > 0:26:57It's not time for another dose yet.
0:26:57 > 0:27:00It's time.
0:27:00 > 0:27:02It's what I want.
0:27:02 > 0:27:03It's what I need.
0:27:15 > 0:27:20- I'll get the nurse, OK. - I couldn't open it myself.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22Just take the cap off, please.
0:27:26 > 0:27:28Dad, you don't know what you're saying, you...you could...
0:27:28 > 0:27:34I'm only going to get worse. It's my life, son, and it's no life.
0:27:41 > 0:27:43Are you sure?
0:27:45 > 0:27:46You know I am.
0:28:26 > 0:28:30You should go now, son. You don't need this.
0:28:30 > 0:28:34No, I'm not letting you do this on your own.
0:28:34 > 0:28:37I'm here, Dad.
0:28:37 > 0:28:38I'm here.
0:28:53 > 0:28:56We've got pretty much everything we need in the kitchen apart from food.
0:28:56 > 0:28:59They've left the duvets and we needed some bedding.
0:28:59 > 0:29:01Well, we've got our sleeping bags if we need.
0:29:05 > 0:29:09Listen, what Phoenix was saying earlier, you know he's all talk.
0:29:09 > 0:29:11We don't have to do anything.
0:29:11 > 0:29:15No, I know that, I was just thinking.
0:29:16 > 0:29:18What would you think of me?
0:29:18 > 0:29:22I mean, if I want to? Like, now?
0:29:25 > 0:29:27I mean...
0:29:27 > 0:29:29if we had protection, would you want to?
0:29:34 > 0:29:39I wasn't assuming anything, it was just in case.
0:29:39 > 0:29:41Me too.
0:29:48 > 0:29:50I'm sorry, Phoenix, but we can't make exceptions.
0:29:50 > 0:29:53- The places here are just too sought after.- But I can do better.
0:29:53 > 0:29:55But you haven't.
0:29:55 > 0:29:57And you knew the score, we made that clear from the start.
0:29:57 > 0:30:01Whatever. Scotland's a dump anyway with your stupid kilts and lochs
0:30:01 > 0:30:04and your poxy tattie scones.
0:30:04 > 0:30:06In fact, I can't wait to leave.
0:30:06 > 0:30:09- Does my brother know that we're not coming back?- Just you, not him.
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- No way, he stays with me. - Ollie's done all right.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15- Don't you want him to have the chance?- I'm all he's got.
0:30:15 > 0:30:18Not any more, Phoenix. Waterloo Road will look after him.
0:30:20 > 0:30:21But not me, right?
0:31:42 > 0:31:43It's what he wanted.
0:31:47 > 0:31:49You know I'm responsible for those drugs.
0:31:52 > 0:31:53Do what you have to do.
0:31:58 > 0:32:00It's OK.
0:32:25 > 0:32:27Hey, aren't you going to get some lunch?
0:32:27 > 0:32:28Ain't hungry.
0:32:28 > 0:32:32You need to keep your muscles in top shape for the team.
0:32:33 > 0:32:35Liberty?
0:32:35 > 0:32:38You know I'd get down on one knee if I could, right,
0:32:38 > 0:32:42but let's just pretend, you get me?
0:32:46 > 0:32:49Liberty, my darling babe,
0:32:49 > 0:32:51will you marry me?
0:32:51 > 0:32:52SHE LAUGHS
0:32:54 > 0:32:55You're not being serious, are you?
0:33:01 > 0:33:04Don't be stupid, Tariq, we're too young.
0:33:04 > 0:33:06My mum was our age when she married my dad.
0:33:06 > 0:33:08Yeah, but that's like archaic these days.
0:33:08 > 0:33:12- You dissing my culture?- Ah, shut up.
0:33:12 > 0:33:14- Then why not?- Because I don't want to get married.
0:33:14 > 0:33:18- To me?- To anyone right now.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21We're going out and we're having fun, yeah?
0:33:21 > 0:33:23We're very different people, Tariq.
0:33:23 > 0:33:25You can walk, I can't?
0:33:27 > 0:33:29Let me know when you've put your brain back in.
0:33:31 > 0:33:34So wait, that's like a full-on no?
0:33:34 > 0:33:37Yo, wait up, we need to talk about this.
0:33:58 > 0:34:00SCHOOL BELL RINGS
0:34:05 > 0:34:06All right, Mr Byrne?
0:34:30 > 0:34:34I've told him. Phoenix.
0:34:34 > 0:34:36And I won't pretend I enjoyed it.
0:34:40 > 0:34:41You all right?
0:34:41 > 0:34:44Thinking about something my dad said.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46About standing up for what's right.
0:34:46 > 0:34:48Yes, it's all well and good being holier than thou
0:34:48 > 0:34:51if you're not the one taking the risks.
0:34:51 > 0:34:54Anyway, he knows so it's over to you.
0:34:54 > 0:34:58This, um, celebration for Tariq Siddiqui,
0:34:58 > 0:35:00you said you were going to set up a press photo-call?
0:35:00 > 0:35:02Yeah. Publicity's not a dirty word, Michael.
0:35:02 > 0:35:06No, no, I just thought you might want to say a few words,
0:35:06 > 0:35:09about how proud we all are, etcetera.
0:35:10 > 0:35:13Might help wash the bad taste out of your mouth.
0:35:14 > 0:35:17Must feel great being you.
0:35:22 > 0:35:24Oh, Tom, can I borrow you for a minute?
0:35:24 > 0:35:27I was hoping you could show me some of Phoenix Taylor's coursework?
0:35:27 > 0:35:29Well, it doesn't do him any favours.
0:35:29 > 0:35:31Yeah, but just because he's not academic
0:35:31 > 0:35:33doesn't mean he can't go on and get a job.
0:35:33 > 0:35:35Be my guest.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38His literacy skills are pretty dire.
0:35:41 > 0:35:44Er...that's something we've been working on this term,
0:35:44 > 0:35:47a diary, getting used to writing on a daily basis
0:35:47 > 0:35:49about something he's actually interested in.
0:35:51 > 0:35:54"We went on a day trip to Loch" spelt L-O-K,
0:35:54 > 0:35:57and I can only assume that's supposed to say Lomond.
0:35:59 > 0:36:01"It was immense, like out of films
0:36:01 > 0:36:04"you think you won't never see in true life.
0:36:04 > 0:36:06"Whatever I end up as when I leave school
0:36:06 > 0:36:11"I want to do it at Loch Lomond, maybe a vet or farmer or a teacher.
0:36:11 > 0:36:14"Ha ha. But that's for real where me and Harl is going to live.
0:36:15 > 0:36:19"And if we never came to Scotland with Byrne and the rest
0:36:19 > 0:36:21"I wouldn't have found it."
0:36:33 > 0:36:36So, I guess I was a bit full on with the marriage thing.
0:36:36 > 0:36:39Just a bit.
0:36:39 > 0:36:41I'm sorry, it's just...
0:36:41 > 0:36:44God's sake, how many times?
0:36:44 > 0:36:47So, we're...we're still, like, going out, yeah?
0:36:49 > 0:36:51Long as you stop the self-pity bit.
0:36:51 > 0:36:55Nice one cos I, like, told my family about you
0:36:55 > 0:36:58and they'll think I'm lying if you don't Skype me or anything.
0:36:58 > 0:37:01You really do know how to make a girl feel special.
0:37:01 > 0:37:03It's a compliment! Give us a kiss.
0:37:06 > 0:37:08Tariq.
0:37:10 > 0:37:11Catch you later.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15Can I have a word?
0:37:15 > 0:37:17This little celebration we're having,
0:37:17 > 0:37:19I wondered if you wanted to make a little speech?
0:37:19 > 0:37:22- Me, speech?- Yeah, just, you know,
0:37:22 > 0:37:25give a nod to the school for all the opportunities it's given you.
0:37:25 > 0:37:27There's going to be a local journalist there, I think,
0:37:27 > 0:37:29the press is always good for fundraising.
0:37:29 > 0:37:32Right, I get it, big up the school.
0:37:32 > 0:37:36Big you up and Miss Donnegan. Get more spends for the coffers.
0:37:36 > 0:37:38No, just...just tell the truth.
0:37:39 > 0:37:42I think your story might well inspire others.
0:37:42 > 0:37:45Cool. Leave it with me, I'm on the case.
0:37:53 > 0:37:55Wait a second, how come the alarm didn't go off?
0:37:55 > 0:37:57Did you set it right?
0:38:09 > 0:38:12Well, look at you two, all Hansel and Gretel.
0:38:12 > 0:38:14Guess that makes you the evil witch.
0:38:15 > 0:38:17Touche.
0:38:17 > 0:38:20But let's just say today I am the good fairy
0:38:20 > 0:38:23because I'm going to let you off with a warning
0:38:23 > 0:38:26as long as you pack your stuff up right now and hand over the key.
0:38:26 > 0:38:28No.
0:38:28 > 0:38:30I don't think you understand.
0:38:30 > 0:38:33You see, if I call the police,
0:38:33 > 0:38:36you'll be arrested for breaking and entering.
0:38:36 > 0:38:39Please, don't ruin this for us.
0:38:40 > 0:38:43Well, you can't stay here, Connor, I mean, grow up.
0:38:43 > 0:38:46You're coming home with me and if you don't mind my saying, Imogen,
0:38:46 > 0:38:48I withdraw my earlier invitation.
0:38:48 > 0:38:50You are no longer welcome at our house.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52- Mrs Mulgrew, we... - It's over, you stupid girl!
0:38:52 > 0:38:53CONNOR SCREAMS
0:38:55 > 0:38:56Connor, pack it in.
0:39:00 > 0:39:03See, that's what I've got to put up with.
0:39:03 > 0:39:06I've done you a favour, dear. I told you I was the good fairy.
0:39:06 > 0:39:07You're a monster is what.
0:39:07 > 0:39:10All he wanted was a bit of peace away from you.
0:39:10 > 0:39:12To be loved by someone who doesn't kick him in the process.
0:39:12 > 0:39:13Oh, bring out the violins.
0:39:13 > 0:39:15To have some time to himself for once
0:39:15 > 0:39:18instead of looking after you every minute of the day.
0:39:18 > 0:39:19And you're telling HIM to grow up?
0:39:19 > 0:39:23- I am his mother. - You're a roaring alcoholic
0:39:23 > 0:39:25who's been screwing him up for as long as he can remember.
0:39:25 > 0:39:29Irony is, he protects you because you've taught him to lie, cheat,
0:39:29 > 0:39:32manipulate rather than show you up for the nutjob you really are.
0:39:32 > 0:39:35You need help, Mrs Mulgrew.
0:39:35 > 0:39:37It kills Connor watching you drink yourself to death.
0:39:37 > 0:39:40He's trapped and he's desperate and he needs away from you.
0:39:48 > 0:39:50The only thing that's wrong with my son
0:39:50 > 0:39:52is his filthy liar of a girlfriend.
0:39:52 > 0:39:55Like I said, you need help.
0:40:02 > 0:40:05That's harsh Phoenix. I'm sorry.
0:40:05 > 0:40:07Do you see me care?
0:40:07 > 0:40:10Right, cos you actually want to end up in some skanky bedsit on benefits.
0:40:10 > 0:40:12Well, I guess I'll see you soon there as well,
0:40:12 > 0:40:14unless you're thinking of bringing back some As.
0:40:14 > 0:40:15All right, shut up.
0:40:15 > 0:40:18Oi! Sit.
0:40:18 > 0:40:21Mrs Mulgrew has been delayed,
0:40:21 > 0:40:25so in the absence of a trained zookeeper, you're stuck with me.
0:40:25 > 0:40:27EVERYONE GROANS
0:40:27 > 0:40:29I can assure you the feeling is mutual.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32Open your exercise books, let's get this over with.
0:41:06 > 0:41:10# When I opened my eyes what did I see?
0:41:10 > 0:41:15# Falling from the skies in front of me
0:41:15 > 0:41:18# Not quite but close
0:41:18 > 0:41:21# As though I'd seen a ghost
0:41:23 > 0:41:27# Was it too much to feel the touch
0:41:27 > 0:41:31# Of someone there you couldn't love
0:41:31 > 0:41:36# Cos someone bad comes and goes
0:41:38 > 0:41:43# So how are you? I'm doing well
0:41:43 > 0:41:46# I'm fighting tears you couldn't tell... #
0:41:46 > 0:41:49Christine had better have a good excuse for leaving me with that mob,
0:41:49 > 0:41:51I see quite enough of Rhiannon Salt as it is.
0:41:51 > 0:41:55- Thank you very much.- Her behaviour is still far from level.
0:41:55 > 0:41:58I mean, the ups are hard to manage but it's the downs I worry about.
0:41:58 > 0:42:00Well, at least she's keeping up with the counselling.
0:42:00 > 0:42:02I'm going to have a word with her case-worker,
0:42:02 > 0:42:04make sure she keeps an eye on her over the holidays.
0:42:09 > 0:42:12These are my mum's from home. She hides them in the house
0:42:12 > 0:42:13cos she's an alcoholic
0:42:13 > 0:42:15and I'm sure she's got some stashed in her classroom as well.
0:42:15 > 0:42:16If only I'd known.
0:42:16 > 0:42:19Probably here. Breathalyse her if you don't believe me,
0:42:19 > 0:42:20she's drunk right now. Like she is every day.
0:42:20 > 0:42:22Connor! Connor!
0:42:24 > 0:42:26- What do you think?- Well, I think we can safely assume
0:42:26 > 0:42:29that he's had another fight with Christine at any rate.
0:42:29 > 0:42:30You know it does make sense, though.
0:42:30 > 0:42:32I mean, the erratic behaviour, the mood swings.
0:42:32 > 0:42:35- Accusing you of bullying? - Well, it is ludicrous.
0:42:35 > 0:42:37Aha! Look, here!
0:42:38 > 0:42:42Mine, for medicinal purposes only.
0:42:42 > 0:42:45Right, I'm going to get Michael involved in this.
0:42:45 > 0:42:47I wouldn't take anything Connor Mulgrew says at face value,
0:42:47 > 0:42:50he's been caught drinking twice this term already.
0:42:50 > 0:42:51We know he leads his mother a merry dance.
0:42:51 > 0:42:54I think he's telling the truth. I've been watching her since day one
0:42:54 > 0:42:57and she seemed inebriated on several occasions.
0:42:57 > 0:43:00I'm going to get Michael to have a private word with Christine.
0:43:00 > 0:43:02If she ever materialises.
0:43:04 > 0:43:07Audrey! Audrey, you haven't seen Connor, have you?
0:43:07 > 0:43:09As a matter of fact I have
0:43:09 > 0:43:11and so have most of the rest of the faculty.
0:43:15 > 0:43:16What?
0:43:16 > 0:43:18I think you know.
0:43:18 > 0:43:19I'm sorry to say it, Christine,
0:43:19 > 0:43:22but suddenly I'm starting to rather look forward to our hearing.
0:43:23 > 0:43:27OK, OK, I accept, I accept your apology of last week, please,
0:43:27 > 0:43:29let's just forget the whole thing.
0:43:32 > 0:43:36Fine. But this isn't about me any more. It's about your son.
0:43:36 > 0:43:40A 16-year-old child who looked terribly upset.
0:44:30 > 0:44:33Well, leave it with me, I'll have a word with Christine.
0:44:33 > 0:44:36Good, there is something going on there.
0:44:36 > 0:44:37All we can do is keep an eye on the situation.
0:44:37 > 0:44:39- I don't trust her, Michael. - Six months ago,
0:44:39 > 0:44:41Tariq lost the use of his legs, a year before that,
0:44:41 > 0:44:43he was at the point of being excluded.
0:44:43 > 0:44:47You're distracted, we can talk about this later.
0:44:47 > 0:44:48No way.
0:44:48 > 0:44:51- Way.- This is Michael Byrne, our wonderful head teacher.
0:44:51 > 0:44:55- Hello.- If it wasn't for Mr Byrne, Tariq wouldn't be here today.
0:44:55 > 0:44:57I'll come and visit you, bro, it's all right. I promise.
0:44:57 > 0:45:01- He stuck by him, refused to give up. - I think Lorraine's being modest.
0:45:01 > 0:45:04Mr Byrne, if Phoenix isn't coming back then, I ain't either.
0:45:05 > 0:45:08Oh...could you excuse us a moment?
0:45:08 > 0:45:10As you can see, it's been a great turnout for Tariq.
0:45:10 > 0:45:12- Now might be a good time.- OK.
0:45:12 > 0:45:14We'll find some time to talk about this, OK.
0:45:14 > 0:45:17- We'll find some time for you too. - Oh, whatever.
0:45:17 > 0:45:18TARIQ CLEARS HIS THROAT
0:45:18 > 0:45:22Listen up. I've got something I'd like to say.
0:45:53 > 0:45:57Er, for the past two years, Waterloo Road's been like a home to me.
0:45:57 > 0:46:00More than a home, a family.
0:46:00 > 0:46:03And like with every family, you have a head of the family, erm...
0:46:03 > 0:46:06the dad is one Michael Byrne.
0:46:06 > 0:46:09THEY ALL CHEER
0:46:09 > 0:46:13And the mum, Miss Donnegan. Come on, give it up
0:46:13 > 0:46:15THEY ALL CHEER
0:46:17 > 0:46:20Like with all families, you take the good with the bad,
0:46:20 > 0:46:23warts and all, but you never give up
0:46:23 > 0:46:26- and you're always there for one another.- Yeah, right.
0:46:26 > 0:46:29Now some of us do have families, and some of us don't,
0:46:29 > 0:46:33but we all have this place, right? And if it wasn't for my family,
0:46:33 > 0:46:38this Waterloo Road home family thing right here, I'd probably be dead.
0:46:38 > 0:46:42Straight up. Lying on a slab with a needle in my arm.
0:46:42 > 0:46:45Homies by my side, sad for like a second
0:46:45 > 0:46:48until they find the next Muppet to get lairy with.
0:46:48 > 0:46:51But me now? I'm going to be an athlete.
0:46:51 > 0:46:52SOME CHEER
0:46:52 > 0:46:58Professional maybe. But I'm going to do my family proud.
0:46:58 > 0:47:01And this place for sticking by me through thick and thin,
0:47:01 > 0:47:02and boy, was I thick!
0:47:02 > 0:47:06But you know what? It rocks to be smart.
0:47:06 > 0:47:08So I'm going to hand you over to Miss Donnegan.
0:47:08 > 0:47:10- We'll sort something out, Phoenix. - So she can big me up a bit more.
0:47:10 > 0:47:12So show her some love.
0:47:12 > 0:47:14THEY ALL CHEER
0:47:14 > 0:47:16Thanks, Tariq.
0:47:16 > 0:47:17Education isn't a gift,
0:47:17 > 0:47:21it's a right and that's what Waterloo Road is all about.
0:47:21 > 0:47:24Facilitating that right for anyone who needs it.
0:47:24 > 0:47:27Who wants it. And it's always a privilege to witness
0:47:27 > 0:47:29a child realising that they do want it.
0:47:29 > 0:47:31Mr Byrne's right when he says that
0:47:31 > 0:47:34any pupil who doesn't make it through sixth form, we have failed.
0:47:34 > 0:47:37And I think we all know around here that I don't like to fail
0:47:37 > 0:47:40which is why, only today, we finalised plans
0:47:40 > 0:47:45for an onsite pupil referral unit, right here at Waterloo Road.
0:47:45 > 0:47:47So that those who can't achieve at the same level
0:47:47 > 0:47:50as the general school population, but are still crying out
0:47:50 > 0:47:53for an education get that chance.
0:47:53 > 0:47:54APPLAUSE
0:47:58 > 0:48:00SCHOOL BELL RINGS
0:48:00 > 0:48:03OK, everyone, you know the drill. Playground.
0:48:06 > 0:48:08Walking, no running.
0:48:26 > 0:48:28Connor!
0:48:28 > 0:48:29Connor, you need to get out, come on.
0:48:29 > 0:48:32Look what she's done. She's ruined everything.
0:48:32 > 0:48:34Connor, move, move!
0:48:34 > 0:48:35IMOGEN SCREAMS
0:48:44 > 0:48:46Imogen! Imogen!
0:48:48 > 0:48:51I just went to burn my project then she came in and fell.
0:48:55 > 0:48:57Come on, Connor, we can't stay here, come on.
0:49:08 > 0:49:10Connor, Connor!
0:49:10 > 0:49:13You leave this to me, Connor, you say nothing, do you hear me?
0:49:13 > 0:49:14Let me do all the talking.
0:49:17 > 0:49:18Call an ambulance.
0:49:21 > 0:49:23She...she...she is breathing, Michael.
0:49:26 > 0:49:29It was my fault. I...I...I needed a cigarette.
0:49:29 > 0:49:32Imogen, can you hear me? Imogen?
0:49:32 > 0:49:37I'll never forgive myself. If Connor hadn't have pulled her out, I...
0:49:40 > 0:49:44It was, it was all my fault, Michael. It was all my fault.
0:49:59 > 0:50:03Poor Christine, she must feel terrible.
0:50:03 > 0:50:06I wouldn't want to have to live with that on my conscience.
0:50:08 > 0:50:11Left a message on Imogen's mother's voicemail.
0:50:11 > 0:50:14Right, look, I'll go and see the kids off.
0:50:14 > 0:50:17- Leave you to deal with things here, all right?- OK, thanks.
0:50:17 > 0:50:18For everything.
0:50:21 > 0:50:23You need seeing to yourself.
0:50:23 > 0:50:25I'll look after Connor.
0:50:25 > 0:50:28No, he needs to be checked out, he's inhaled a lot of smoke.
0:50:28 > 0:50:31I need someone to stay here and talk to the fire brigade.
0:50:31 > 0:50:33Explain exactly what happened, right?
0:50:33 > 0:50:34I'll go with him to the hospital.
0:50:45 > 0:50:50Come on, you lot, she's in good hands, there's nowt you can do.
0:50:50 > 0:50:54I can't believe it. They were so happy.
0:50:54 > 0:50:56So you reckon you can stick it in Scotland for another term?
0:50:56 > 0:50:59As long as you don't hassle me with any of those square sausages, yeah.
0:51:01 > 0:51:03Thanks, Miss Donnegan.
0:51:03 > 0:51:05Just don't let me or yourself down, all right?
0:51:09 > 0:51:13Are you getting a few tips for the honeymoon?
0:51:13 > 0:51:14I hope you're joking.
0:51:17 > 0:51:20I'll come and see you when you're all fixed up in Nottingham, yeah?
0:51:20 > 0:51:23You better or else I'm coming for you.
0:51:26 > 0:51:27Did you find Scout?
0:51:27 > 0:51:31Yeah, she'll be here in a minute. She's pretty upset about Imogen.
0:51:31 > 0:51:36I'm glad you two have sorted things out. At last.
0:51:36 > 0:51:40You have yourself a good holiday, you deserve it.
0:51:40 > 0:51:42And look after yourself.
0:51:45 > 0:51:46Please.
0:51:55 > 0:51:58Hey! Erm, I'm going now.
0:51:58 > 0:52:01- Well, have a good one. - Yeah, you too.
0:52:01 > 0:52:04Erm, I just wanted to say, you know...
0:52:06 > 0:52:09- ..you know you're applying to foster?- Yeah.
0:52:09 > 0:52:13And I'm...like, in foster care.
0:52:13 > 0:52:17Erm, only I've been in loads of temporary homes.
0:52:17 > 0:52:19That's only because they're trying to find me a place in a home,
0:52:19 > 0:52:21not because I'm any hassle.
0:52:22 > 0:52:25Erm, but it's not big deal if you didn't want to.
0:52:25 > 0:52:30But I mean if you did look into fostering me,
0:52:30 > 0:52:36erm...well, I'd be cool with it, you know,
0:52:36 > 0:52:37if it was with you.
0:52:43 > 0:52:45Only if you show me your chess moves.
0:52:45 > 0:52:47Deal.
0:52:51 > 0:52:53- Michael Byrne.- Yes?
0:52:53 > 0:52:56Detective Inspector Harding.
0:52:56 > 0:52:58Oh, Mrs Mulgrew is speaking to the fire department right now.
0:52:58 > 0:52:59The fire was an accident
0:52:59 > 0:53:02and we'd like to deal with it in-house, if possible.
0:53:02 > 0:53:05We're not here about a fire. We're here to speak to Mr Byrne.
0:53:05 > 0:53:09- About your father.- I'm so sorry.
0:53:09 > 0:53:14Yes, right, erm, perhaps we can talk about this somewhere more private?
0:53:14 > 0:53:16Do you want me to come with you?
0:53:16 > 0:53:18I think you both better.
0:53:25 > 0:53:27Well, he got halfway there on his own.
0:53:31 > 0:53:33He's quite determined.
0:53:41 > 0:53:43I opened the bottle for him.
0:53:43 > 0:53:45And sat there while he overdosed?
0:53:46 > 0:53:48He wanted peace.
0:53:48 > 0:53:51- Michael, don't say another word. - Why not? I'm not denying it.
0:53:53 > 0:53:55He begged me to help him, I'd do it again if I had to.
0:53:58 > 0:54:01It was his life.
0:54:01 > 0:54:03His choice.
0:54:03 > 0:54:06- How can you say that?- Sian! I'm going to call my solicitor.
0:54:06 > 0:54:08Your colleague has a point.
0:54:09 > 0:54:13Michael Byrne, I'm arresting you on suspicion of culpable homicide.
0:54:13 > 0:54:17You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence
0:54:17 > 0:54:20if you do not mention something you later rely on in court.
0:54:20 > 0:54:23Anything you do say may be used in evidence.
0:54:23 > 0:54:26- Do you understand that you've been arrested?- Hmm.
0:54:26 > 0:54:28Let's get you down to the station then.
0:54:52 > 0:54:55She's still in intensive care for the moment
0:54:55 > 0:54:59but the damage was largely external, on her face and neck.
0:55:00 > 0:55:02That mask thing?
0:55:02 > 0:55:04That gives her skin the best chance of healing.
0:55:05 > 0:55:07She's going to be scarred though?
0:55:07 > 0:55:10It's a mercy you got to her when you did, Connor.
0:55:15 > 0:55:17What you said, in the staffroom,
0:55:17 > 0:55:22about your mother being an alcoholic,
0:55:22 > 0:55:25do you think she might have been drinking when the fire started?
0:55:27 > 0:55:31Yeah, and now look what she's done.
0:55:35 > 0:55:38Nevertheless, it was an accident.
0:55:39 > 0:55:43Your mother's going to be suffering as well, you know.
0:55:43 > 0:55:45Guilt's a terrible thing.
0:55:50 > 0:55:53Look, Sian, I get that you've got a problem with what he's done
0:55:53 > 0:55:57but with Michael himself? The man's not a murderer.
0:55:57 > 0:56:00I've been in that situation, Lorraine.
0:56:00 > 0:56:01And if I'd done that to my mother
0:56:01 > 0:56:03I'd have lost the last year of her life.
0:56:03 > 0:56:05Believe me, there were times when she wanted out
0:56:05 > 0:56:08but they were the bad days, there were good days too.
0:56:08 > 0:56:10Well, seems like Billy only had the bad ones.
0:56:10 > 0:56:12- Sian, it sounds like it's what he wanted.- Says Michael.
0:56:12 > 0:56:15What, you don't believe him? You think he's lying?
0:56:15 > 0:56:19- No, but he didn't have the right. - No, not legally but personally
0:56:19 > 0:56:21I believe that I should have the right to die when I choose.
0:56:21 > 0:56:24- When you choose.- Yeah.- But not when your son or daughter does.
0:56:24 > 0:56:27That's why the law's there, to stop mistakes happening.
0:56:27 > 0:56:28- This wasn't a mistake.- How do you know that?
0:56:28 > 0:56:31Michael just killed his father whatever you say.
0:56:31 > 0:56:33No, no, no, no, Michael helped his father kill himself.
0:56:33 > 0:56:36- It's the same thing.- Look we're clearly not going to see eye to eye
0:56:36 > 0:56:39so why don't we just agree, right or wrong, Michael's a decent bloke.
0:56:39 > 0:56:41And this school needs him.
0:56:43 > 0:56:46This is the first birthday I can actually remember
0:56:46 > 0:56:48for about 14 years.
0:56:48 > 0:56:51THEY APPLAUD
0:56:52 > 0:56:56That's me, does anyone else want to share?
0:56:58 > 0:56:59Um...
0:57:02 > 0:57:05It's OK, you're among friends.
0:57:17 > 0:57:18My name is Christine...
0:57:23 > 0:57:24..and I'm an alcoholic.
0:57:29 > 0:57:30And I really need help.
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