Episode 12 Waterloo Road

Most of you know that Imogen was involved in a fire last term -

a fire that I must take responsibility for.

If you did look into fostering...me,

then I'd be cool with it, you know.

-Imogen came round today.

-I know she did.

How am I going to face her, knowing what I did?

My car's been stolen.

Where's my car?

-How should I know?

-Because you went in my bag.

You took your phone and my car keys.

I need to address the fact that I'm facing legal proceedings

regarding the death of my father.

All I really did was carry out my father's wishes.

I believe that what I did was justified.

MUSIC: "Childhood Memories" by Rockwell featuring Kito & Sam Frank

Mr Byrne's definitely going to prison. He admitted he did it.

There's no way.

Killing someone's killing someone, though,

whether they want you to do it or not. I reckon it's bye-bye, Byrney.

They shouldn't have charged him in the first place.

-What's wrong with you two?

-They're ill.

-The smell of that bacon's making me feel sick.

-Me too.

Yes, well, you shouldn't snaffle off to the chippy every five minutes,

should you? It's not like we don't feed you here, is it?

Ooh, that's a fancy bag! Where'd you get it? Is it new?

Er, some lad was selling stuff in the street.

You know, bags, purses, scarves and all that.

Hope it's not knock-off!

-GRANTLY:

-Couture before conscience.

My stomach won't stop turning, man.

At the prospect of stepping inside a classroom?

Welcome to MY world.

Oh, wait a sec, you're not vomming in here!

Waste not, want not.

I'll check in with you later, right? I'm off to school.

Yeah, yeah, you go. It's all right. I'll be fine.

I'm just going to get some sleep.

I'll be all right. Probably this afternoon. Don't worry about me.

Yeah, well, drink lots of water.

Yeah, sure.

I can't do this. I can't face her, Mum.

-Yes, you can.

-Please don't make me do it, please.

Pull yourself together, Connor.

This isn't just about you. I lied for you, for us.

-I know.

-What do you think it would do to Imogen if she found out?

-Do you want to put her through that?

-No.

-No.

It'll be OK. Come on.

-'Please key in your PIN.'

-They said it'd be in by first thing this morning.

The full winning payment. All of it!

'Your available balance

'is £210,000 and 55 pence.'

Get in! We're rich!

Can't believe we just heard that. We've won the lottery!

MUSIC: "Come On" by The Hives

There's money here. Just got to sniff it out.

So keep your eyes open and call me if you get any bright ideas.

Go on.

The car was a good start. A score like that on your first day

might be an omen.

This place is wide open. You've no idea what I could do here.

-Well, run everything by me first, all right?

-Sure.

And remember, we need to play a long game. So no silly risks.

You're no good to me banged up.

Morning.

-Morning.

-Nice day for a run.

Are you sure that's all your gear?

Yeah, I'm used to travelling light.

IN AMERICAN ACCENT: Well, you've reached your final destination.

I just wanted to say, about me coming to live with you...

-Yeah?

-I don't want everyone to know.

No, course not.

How many people have you told?

Oh, well, just the ones who need to know, like Mr Byrne, Mrs Diamond...

I'm excited and everything. I'm looking forward to it, and that.

-Yeah, me too.

-But I think it's better if we keep it quiet. For now.

Well, my lips are sealed.

The day of judgment is upon us.

Will the long finger of justice settle on our glorious leader?

-Morning, everyone.

-Morning.

-Morning.

Look, I know you all have different opinions about what I did.

I couldn't really have expected anything else.

They're opinions which I have to respect,

-regardless of how

-I

-feel about what happened.

The school is already divided. Do you appreciate

how difficult it's going to be for you to lead Waterloo Road should you go on trial?

-Hold on a minute.

-Who says it'll get to that?

No, no, I couldn't agree more.

And I couldn't impose one iota of the disapproval I'VE experienced

on this school.

(The horse has bolted on that one.)

Which is why I've decided that if this case goes to trial I will resign.

-BELL RINGS

-OK, people, classes to teach.

Michael, Michael.

I know you WANT a trial...

..but are you sure?

There's an argument to be had here.

If I had to, I'd do the same thing all over again.

In you come.

-Whoa, stop. Where did you get that bag?

-It's mine.

It's MINE, and I think we both know where you got it from. From my car!

-Did you send that email as well?

-What email? I just bought it off some lad yesterday.

Yeah, course you did. Have you got the rest of my stuff?

I don't know what you're talking about.

-Where is it?

-I just said I don't know. It was nowt to do with me.

Are you sure it's your bag, Miss?

They can all look the same, some of these designer ones.

Yeah, our Dynasty's got one just like it.

Right, you lot, get in. You stay there.

Come on. In. Quickly.

SHE SIGHS

Go to the janitor's office, get a mop and bucket

and bring it back here. You're cleaning floors all morning.

You can't make me do that.

I can and I am.

I'm excluding you for disruptive behaviour.

Start with this corridor.

PHOENIX: Come on, open up.

-HARLEY:

-£200,000! I can't believe we're the lottery winners.

-Do you know what I'm going to buy?

-What?

A BMW Z5 in red.

Different Converse for every day of the month.

A wardrobe full of Diesel.

Hundreds of Banksy T-shirts.

The sickest headphones.

How about a hardcore hard-trail bike?

-And a well-slick apartment in the docks.

-Yeah!

-With a rooftop terrace.

And cruising into school with our Beemer!

Oi, hurry up, it's nine o'clock! Come on, man.

We've been waiting for ages!

Yes!

Connor?

Miss.

Have you not got somewhere you're supposed to be?

Yeah, er, Mr Chalk's.

Well, go on, then, pip-pip.

So, we will be using iteration to solve difference equations

and unlock the miracle that is compound interest,

which is how your pensions will be worked out one day.

Pensions! We'll never get to claim them.

You oldies are living too long.

Teaching you lot, I don't think so! Come on, get cracking.

You shouldn't find this much of a problem.

-Better go help someone else, then.

-Right, yeah, of course.

Oh, Connor!

Sorry I'm late.

Connor! Where have you been?

Phoenix Taylor is a no-show.

Him and Harley are sick. Maggie told me. Should have said.

-How sick?

-Well, sick enough not to be here.

So much for the 100% attendance record.

You know, Phoenix could do with the PRU more than most.

-There's not much you can do about it.

-How am I supposed to get the results

if I can't even get them in the classroom in the first place?

MUSIC: "Harder Than You Think" by Public Enemy

Look at this!

Well, everyone was bound to guess.

-You're kidding me!

-No, I booked it earlier on.

We travel in style now, bro. It's time to live life.

I want to spend money while we've got it. Just watch.

-I knew you'd be like this. That's why I rang Dad.

-What?!

Barry.

-Whoops!

-What is your problem?

-That bag you sold me, it were nicked.

-All right, keep your voice down.

-Why should I?

Cos I was doing you a favour. Didn't you wonder why you got it so cheap?

It was nicked from Boston's car.

You said you got it off some lad down at the market.

-That's right.

-So what's this lad's name?

If I can give it to Boston, I can get her off my back.

-We don't grass.

-All right, then, I'll just give her YOUR name.

That would be a big mistake.

Well, I am not doing this all day.

-Yes, you are.

-Why?

Well, because instead of grassing up your mates,

you should be thinking of how keeping your mouth shut

could get rid of Boston. For good.

How do you work that one out?

She thinks you've nicked her car so she's got you out here working

while you should be inside that classroom learning stuff.

I know! So?

So she's depriving you of your right to an education.

And when they catch who really took her car

and find out THIS has been going on,

well, she's going to look like a pretty rubbish teacher, isn't she?

And so the longer you spend out here,

the more reason they have to fire her.

Oh, you missed a bit.

-You're going to resign?

-If it goes to trial, yes.

Tell me you're joking.

It's some kind of bluff, to get everyone on side?

I'll have no choice. The school's split, staff and students...

-So we hold everyone together.

-Audrey was right...

-My position will be untenable.

-I'll decide that!

I've been behind you from the start.

Put my neck and my reputation on the line.

All the more reason for me to go, Lorraine.

-You're as good as saying you're guilty.

-No, absolutely not.

That's what it's going to look like. You need to man up!

-You're not a criminal, so don't act like one.

-I've damaged the school enough.

I should have resigned when I was charged by the police.

And I would have talked you out of it then, too.

I'll ask Sian to cover my work for the day, all right?

So that's it? The future of the school taken out of our hands?

I'm doing this so you can keep the school's future IN your hands.

I expected more from you.

Er, excuse me, love. I'm looking for Mr Byrne - is he in?

If you're selling something, Miss Donnegan's the one you want.

What do you mean, selling something?

No, I'm here to see my lads, Phoenix and Harley Taylor - I'm their dad.

Oh, right! Well, Mr Byrne's a bit distracted today.

You come with me, I'll see what I can do.

But I don't understand how they can love each other

when they've only just met. It's never explained.

We're asked to believe that the attraction between Romeo and Juliet

is so overwhelming that neither of them fully...

..fully understands it. And we remember that they are teenagers

not given to thinking about things. Mrs Budgen?

Sorry about this, won't be long. THEY LAUGH

Phoenix and Harley aren't answering their phone.

I've called them twice.

It may have escaped your notice, but I am teaching.

Nip back when you get a minute, see what they're up to.

Sorry about that.

Right, so, where were we?

How are things with you, Mr Smith?

Things are going well, yeah, really well.

Yeah, mad busy with the new business - it's plumbing supplies.

Here.

Going nationwide.

Ah, thank you.

I know that Phoenix and Harley will be delighted to see you.

-They doing all right? Knuckling down to it?

-They're doing well.

Only, you hear a few things about these types of schools -

experimental, some reckon.

Sure. But we're very pleased with the way our students are responding.

Oh. I'm glad to hear it.

-We are having a few issues with Phoenix, though.

-Like what?

I'm just a little bit worried that his focus has slipped.

We're trying to approach it through our new Pupil Referral Unit.

What? It sounds like a young offenders' unit.

What's he been doing - twocking motors?

It's a discipline-led initiative

that works by supporting our underachieving pupils.

Underachievers?

You told me the sky's the limit when he came up here.

You made me all kinds of promises.

I have absolutely no doubt

that Phoenix can achieve his maximum potential.

I wasn't expecting THIS.

Why don't we get the boys up here and you can see for yourself?

Sonya? Can you find Phoenix and Harley for me...

and if you could get hold of Sian?

They're in bed with food poisoning. Ate something nasty at the chippy.

I'll see if I can find out what's going on.

Connor? Connor! Why aren't you talking to me?

I'm not, I mean...

So say something.

I didn't mean to, I just...

What's wrong?

Nothing. I need to go.

HORN TOOTS

Right, get back.

-What's going on?

-I don't know.

So what if I told Dad? I wanted to!

I don't want him involved.

Get off!

-Dad!

-What are you doing here?

-I just came to see how you're getting on.

It's just as well I did. What kind of a school are you running here?

Do you mind telling me what's going on? What's all this?

Me and Phoenix have won the lottery.

Make sure you show your workings-out otherwise you might only get a B.

That's, er, that's almost funny.

Sorry.

Got to keep Chalky pleased, though, right? Now he's your old fella.

-Who told you that?

-It's all about the place.

Great.

Don't you want to move in with him?

Yeah. Might as well.

I just don't want him making a big deal about it, about the school.

You can sit up at night talking about algebra and that.

You have gone way past funny - that's hilarious.

-Sian, can I have a word?

-Yeah, of course.

Have you thought about what happens if Michael goes to trial?

He's made that clear - he'll resign.

Yeah, but what then? I'll need to replace him quickly.

Would you think about it?

We're not there yet - don't you think we should wait?

We both know you've practically been doing his job

since this business with his dad started,

though you'd never come out and say it.

I'd need to speak to Michael first.

-Why?

-I'd feel better being open about it.

Sian, we're not going to go behind his back. He said he'll stand down.

I need someone to run my school.

-I know.

-I'll need continuity, which means you or Tom.

And I've always thought that you'd make a great head teacher.

-I don't know what to say.

-Say yes.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Mr Byrne wants a word with you, Miss Diamond.

Phoenix and Harley will need to be steered through this.

Kids winning the lottery. It's a new one on me. How much have they won?

200,000. Now the father's started asking questions.

-What, their father's here?

-I think you're better equipped to deal with this today than me.

-Of course.

-Thanks for taking care of it.

-It's no problem.

Michael?

I really hope it DOESN'T go to trial.

It's important that you know that.

I'm not going to let you ignore me, Connor. I deserve more than that.

I wasn't ignoring you.

You're too scared to tell me the truth.

I'm bad news. You need to stay away from me.

Oh, I get it. It's not me, it's you?

It's not about this, then?

You can't even look at it.

Tell me to my face, Connor,

to this face,

you don't love me any more.

It's all you see now, isn't it?

Have the guts to tell me. Say it, Connor.

I'm sorry.

I didn't like what I saw back there. What was all that fighting about?

You get your hands on a couple of quid, and it's come that, has it?

Well, I'm not having it. You two, shake hands. Come on. Come on!

Never seen you in a suit before.

Got a business to run now, haven't I? Doing pretty well.

Not as well as you two, flippin' heck!

Mr Smith. Sian Diamond, Deputy Head.

Unfortunately Mr Byrne is a little bit tied up at the moment.

Well, I've knocked their heads together. Somebody had to.

It's quite some news. You must have been even more surprised than WE were.

My dad already knew, I told him yesterday.

Yeah, it was very last-minute.

I see.

I'm sorry I never said anything.

Well, that's why I've come down here, in case there was any trouble.

Just like now.

You see, the thing is, it's a hassle is money.

You don't want all the stress that goes with it. Not that I'd know.

Have you thought what you're going to do with it?

Well, they're not going to spend it all, I'm not having that.

They'll follow proper advice, otherwise it'll be the ruin of them.

PHONE BEEPS

Who's that?

That's nothing.

Those people on your phone - who are they?

-Er...

-You must know who they are if they're on your phone.

You two winning wasn't the only reason why I came down here.

The woman on the phone, that's Vanessa, and those are her two kids.

That's me fiancee. We're, er, we're engaged.

So you've got a whole new family, you didn't even bother to tell us?

While we've been up here?

The longer I left it, the harder it was to tell you.

Is that why you've not been up to visit?

Or answering us phone calls?

Look, I was scared. But I knew you was in the right hands.

-You've been lying.

-Why don't you let your father try and explain?

It doesn't change anything. I'm still your da.

KNOCK AT DOOR Can I borrow Phoenix a minute?

Could you just give us a minute?

-Phoenix?

-What's that about?

I'll be back in a minute.

Oi! All of this lot's yours, apparently.

Yeah, ordered it this morning.

-What have you bought?

-Decks, laptop, couple of tablets.

-Surround-sound system.

-This is just mad!

-Is it all for you

or is there something in there for me too?

You've got to put the brakes on this, Phoenix.

Your father's right, it's not just about spending.

I don't care what he said.

And where are you thinking of putting it all?

Phoenix! A miraculous recovery.

That mystery illness you had this morning,

I'd like a full explanation in class.

-We've just got a few things to sort out.

-I'd like him back in class.

-Leave it with me. Come on, everyone, you've got classes to get to.

-BELL RINGS

-Morning.

-Hi.

-You all right?

-No. Phoenix Taylor academically is struggling

and he needs help, but if he's not going to come to my classroom

how am I going to provide him with it?

Listen, it's not every day you win the lottery.

If it was me, I'm not sure my mind would be on my schoolwork.

Formal education isn't for everyone. You can't learn everything in the classroom.

You do leave with qualifications, though, Lorraine.

I mean, how else are we going to help him make the most of his life?

He knows he's done wrong but he's here to try and put it right.

Phoenix.

I'm going to be there a lot more for you two now.

Vanessa and the kids, I can't wait for you to meet them. You'll love them.

-And they can't wait to meet you too.

-For real?

We're going to make it up to you. So next holidays

we're going to take you somewhere really nice like Spain.

Or Florida. Wherever you want.

And next year I'm expanding the company

so you can be on board if you want to - you know, a proper family business.

-That sounds so cool.

-How stupid do you think I am?

We win the lottery and now you're here?

You know what, you're right. And I don't blame you, son.

Right, I'm going back to PRU.

Phoenix, don't.

Look, is there anything you can do?

Every time I open my gob, it just seems to make matters worse.

I can understand how he feels.

As if winning the lottery isn't enough for one day,

they find out their father's got a whole new family.

Yeah, I know. Anything you can do?

Harley, come along.

I've done it twice now - it's clean.

-You got a name yet?

-I told you, it was just some lad outside the gates.

You really think you can take me on and win, don't you?

What is your problem?

I'll tell you what my problem is.

If you're not the thief, you know who IS,

and one way or another I'm going to find out so...

How thick do you think I am? Why would I come into school with a bag if I knew it were yours?

-Cos you think it's funny?

-You're making yourself look really desperate.

I told you what happened.

One more time, a name...?

-Do it again.

-No problem.

-I'm not surprised you're angry, I would be.

-But he came here to tell the truth.

What if we never won the lottery, we still wouldn't know.

One thing I can promise you is your father had to be persuaded

to let you move up here with us. You weren't sent away.

You're here because he thought it was the best thing.

Don't you want to meet 'em? Maybe we'll be part of it.

Why would I want to be part of his family? It's them he wants to live with, not us.

I don't think that's true.

It could be good. I just want Dad back.

He's moved on.

Yeah, but he's here. Please just give him another chance.

He's really important me.

All right, then, for you.

Promise?

Rhiannon, you're supposed to run through the cones,

not rearrange them.

-I heard they won half a million.

-Who said?

-Everyone!

-How mad's that? Do you think they'll share it?

-Would you?

If you're able to talk, you're not working hard enough.

If it were me, I'd take me mates to a mad weekend in Blackpool or summat.

Did you hear what I said?

I don't want any more talk about Phoenix and his money

because if he really knew what was good for him, he'd be here.

OK, keep going, come on.

-Any news on your car, Miss?

-Keep going, Barry.

Three...two...one...change.

I'm sorry for everything I said.

Come here.

I won't let you lads down. I promise you that.

It turns out there's more to Nelson's visit than he first admitted.

Yeah, I got that. Turning up on the day his boys win the lottery!

Well, that's not the half of it. Turns out he's got a whole new family and he's not...

-Michael!

-It's your solicitor, he wants you to call him.

Don't look so worried, it could be good news.

Well, I wish I could share your sentiment.

BELL RINGS

Well?

-The suspense is killing me.

-What did he say?

The case was thrown out.

Prosecution weren't confident of a jury finding me guilty.

That's good, though, right?

Apparently they were worried it would mean

an enormous waste of taxpayers' money.

So it's finished, we can move on.

You make it sound so simple.

They threw the case out because they knew they didn't have one.

How much more simple can it be?

You don't want to know the answer to that question.

-KNOCK AT DOOR

-Any news?

Yeah, Michael just got off!

Well, we won't put the bunting out just yet, eh?

Thank you.

Well, the rumour mill's going to go into overdrive - do you want me to make an announcement?

Just filter it through the staff for now. Bare bones.

Michael, there isn't going to be a trial.

You're not going to prison and I get to keep my headmaster. It's over.

I want to join the PRU.

It's not there as somewhere to hide away in, Connor.

I take it you've seen Imogen.

What did you say to her?

I couldn't say anything. It was even worse than I thought.

Now, come on, we have been through this, Connor.

I saw her face, I did that. Me. I can't do it, I can't.

Yes, you can.

Come on, son, it's just... it's just one day at a time. Yeah?

Connor!

So, how long have you known you were filthy stinking rich?

-About a week.

-And you never told us?!

Housemates are meant to share everything, especially money.

We're practically family now, so who knows what he'll be buying me?

And what can I get for you, sir?

Surely we've got something to suit a millionaire's palate.

I'm not hungry.

Aw, you still feeling poorly, are we?

-Sorry about that.

-Hmm, yeah.

A word. Outside.

-PHONE BEEPS

-How come you never answer your phone?

Oh, it's just work. Can't be doing with it. Not today.

-That's like the tenth time this morning.

-Yeah, and that's quiet!

Yeah, I'd better get this one.

Yeah, just a minute.

Phoenix.

Have you...have you given any thought to what you might do

with your fortuitous winnings?

Not really.

Only, if you were thinking of investing any of it,

-I might have an interesting proposal.

-Hmm.

A horse-racing syndicate.

Look, a 20% share in two long yearlings -

young horses fast approaching their prime, all costs included.

Vet bills - yeah, vet bills, the lot!

All you've got to do is sit back and watch the prize money roll in.

Nah, I'm all right, thanks.

Well, why be rich for a day when you can be rich for life?

I mean, thanks and all, but...

But you can buy whatever you like whenever you like for...

Mr Budgen!

I'm not interested.

Merely trying to help.

More fool me.

Let me guess, toilets need cleaning with a toothbrush?

Show me the way, then.

Fine, you win, this time.

But enjoy it because the whole time you're at this school, I own you.

I mean, you could leave but where would you go?

So you belong to me, OK?

Yeah, that's why I've come up to Scotland.

Yeah, well, I don't to mess with the taxman, do I?

Look, it's hard. We should all be up here together.

I really miss them, you know.

Look, I know we need cash.

Let me speak to Harley again.

Just give me a bit more time, OK?

Yeah. Look, look, I'll speak to you later. Bye.

-What's wrong?

-I was right. He lied to us.

Tell me what's happened.

I heard him on the phone. He needed the money for his business,

that's the only reason why he came up.

And you're sure about that, are you?

I hate him.

Well, did Jodie tell you how she got the bag?

Yeah, she claims she got it off some random, but I don't believe her.

-She knows it's mine.

-And you really think she stole your car?

Well, if she didn't, she knows who did.

And it's only a matter of time before the police find out.

She's sticking two fingers up at me, Tom, and at the school.

Well, it's totally out of character.

Really? Not from what I've seen so far.

She's obviously not responding to the PRU,

and I don't think she will either.

Look, don't take this the wrong way, but are you sure this isn't personal?

I heard you on the phone.

It's true, innit?

It's the only reason why you came, to get money off us.

What are you doing listening to me phone calls?

-Just tell me.

-I think you owe Phoenix the truth.

-Look, this hasn't got anything to do with you!

-Phoenix asked you the question.

I owe...tens of thousand of tax.

And if I don't come up with it, they're going to shut me down.

Look, Harley called me last night.

He said that you two were sitting on 200 grand!

What else was I meant to do?

I'm ashamed to call you my dad.

I'm in trouble. I put everything I've got into this business.

And if it goes under, I'll have nothing left. Nothing.

I can't believe I've done this.

So why didn't you just ask? We could have helped - you're my dad!

Because I was desperate! I didn't know what to say!

OK, I think perhaps you should go.

Well, what am I going to say to Harley?

You'll tell that boy that you came to tell him about the new family

and now that you know he and Phoenix are OK, you're leaving.

I'm sorry, son.

Your composition pieces, there's some good work in here.

I was impressed.

Cameron...

Zoe...

Elspeth, that was great.

Rhiannon. Yeah, good arguments but just check your spelling.

Hayley, good.

Kacey, just need to look at how you're using your paragraphs.

What about mine?

-Sorry?

-My composition.

What was it about?

Kids in foster care.

Oh, yeah. It doesn't seem to be here.

I don't know what's happened to it.

What do you mean? It took me ages!

And I really tried hard with that, it's important.

It says how I feel about my brother.

I don't know what to tell you. I had it and now it's gone.

I can only think someone's stolen it. Just like my bag.

You cow! How could you do that?! You're twisted!

BELL RINGS

I'm glad Phoenix made it up with my dad, but...

But what?

What if his new family don't like us?

Or if my dad's only up here cos we're loaded?

I know it sounds stupid and everything.

No, it's not stupid.

And there's one other thing as well.

-You're worried how everyone here is going to treat you because of the money?

-How did you know?

(I can read minds.)

-Really?

-No. Look.

They've been looking at you since you came in.

But it's OK. How do you say... notes and bling don't impress me.

I hope you're not going to let yourself become distracted, Harley.

No, Miss.

Do you know, if I'd had 200 grand at your age,

I'd have been a multi-millionaire much sooner.

Yeah, but it's only 100. Half of it's Harley's.

Phoenix, have you any idea what an opportunity this is? It's a total game-changer.

-Yeah.

-So are you going to use it or are you going to blow the lot

-like a total plonker?

-I'm still thinking about it.

I don't think there's anything to think about.

If you're serious about investing it and you want some advice,

you know where I am, all right? OK.

Are you happy now? You've got what you wanted.

He can't even stand to look at me. You've won.

It was an accident, Imogen.

Makes no difference.

Look, why don't I talk to Connor?

Why? It's not going to change my face.

My son isn't like that.

Imogen, I have meant every word I've said.

I know it doesn't mean much to hear it, but I am so sorry

for the way I've treated you, for...for everything.

You're right.

It means nothing.

You'll find out if this is good money or bad money.

What do you mean?

If it's good money, it'll bring luck.

If it's not, it'll just make you unhappy

and you'll wish you never had it.

Never heard of anyone wishing they'd never won the lottery before.

When we lived in my country,

if you had money, you could do anything with it.

You had the power to help people or sometimes hurt them.

But money isn't really the problem,

more is to find out what is in your heart and show it to the world.

Wise words. Remember, Harley, don't let it distract you.

Yes, Miss.

So what would YOU do if you had it?

I'd pray that it was good money,

and if it was, it would bring my father back.

-Do you hear from him much?

-He writes letters sometimes.

Would he ever get to come back?

I don't think so.

But when I'm older and I finish my education,

maybe I'll go back and live with him.

-I feel really bad now.

-Why?

I've got nothing to complain about, not compared to you.

You weren't complaining. You wanted my advice, that's all.

-Where's Dad?

-Leaving.

Like I told you, he only came here because of the money.

You're wrong. He came because he cared about us

-and you pushed him away.

-You should never have rung him. He's after our cash, he admitted it.

So what? He's our dad, we should help him.

Are you for real? We don't need him any more, we're free.

-Free to do what?

-Live the dream, buy more stuff.

We can't buy a new family. My dad's the only family we've got.

I don't want to lose him and I don't want another stupid ride in a limo.

He's let us down again. You really want to give him that money?

No, I think we should invest it in the family business.

Dad can take you on, show you what it's all about.

You've got it all worked out, haven't you? You sound like Miss Donnegan.

You should listen, you need this.

You're wasting your time here, and you know it.

-You want rid of me, don't you?

-Of course not.

I just want us to be a family.

We ARE a family.

Me and you, I've always been there for you. We don't need no-one else.

We're loaded now.

I don't care about the money.

I don't want more stuff. Is this really what you want?

Is this really what will make you happy?

DOOR OPENS

DOOR CLOSES

Hey.

It's over.

What?

Your first day back.

You got through it.

Well done.

I could barely look at her, Mum.

I know.

I know.

It's...hard.

I didn't know it was going to be this bad. What if I can't do it?

Connor,

I'll say it again.

Yes, you can and you will.

You can't change what's happened.

You've got your whole life ahead of you.

What good would it do to throw that away?

I know, I'm sorry. We're doing the right thing, I know that but...

We have to get through this.

But I promise, it will get easier.

Right, that's me, ready to go.

When are you going to be back?

Well, I won't leave it as long this time.

I spoke to Vanessa and she'd love you to come over for a weekend.

You take care of yourselves, yeah? Come here.

I'll see you soon, son. And...

I'm sorry.

What for?

For leaving it like this. I just wish I'd spent more time with you.

I'll see you.

Wait.

How about I invest my half of the money into your business?

-Eh?

-I want to. But there's conditions.

Like what?

I come to work with you, you teach me about the business.

I'll be your apprentice.

What about school?

I'll go to college one day a week.

Miss Donnegan said she could help me out with it.

You're going to be the brains, mate,

but not until you're finished here,

then you can come join us, be a proper family business.

Phoenix, I think maybe you should think this through.

No need to, Miss, I already have.

So, what do you think?

I think I owe you one.

Come here.

Are we absolutely sure this is the right thing for Phoenix?

-I think it is.

-Everything we do here

is about giving each kid the chance to reach its full potential.

-Yes.

-Phoenix has 100 grand in his back pocket

and a family business to invest in. It's a no-brainer.

-I'll make sure he gets all the college stuff he needs.

-All right.

Well done.

So, out of interest, would you have said yes?

It doesn't matter, does it? We've got a very good headmaster.

-So we're not going to mention it again?

-No, we're not.

You really going, then?

Yeah, got a chance to help my dad and the family.

We could be seriously rich one day.

What's your old man like? Do you get on with him?

I'm going to make sure I do.

I mean, it's not like he's going to be my dad anyway,

more like a business partner.

So, suppose we're going to need to find a new football captain, eh?

-Ah, yeah, I'm sorry about that.

-It's all right.

Well, hey, at least you're retiring with a 100% winning record,

not bad for some, is it?

You should be captain. It should have been you all along,

you're the best player, except maybe Kacey.

Yeah, I appreciate it, the way you handed over the armband like that.

-No problem.

-Maybe I'll come up, watch a game or something.

Yeah, yeah, you should.

-Good luck, yeah?

-Thanks, man.

Take it easy, yeah.

I was thinking of calling an assembly in the morning.

Clarify my position, put an end to all the gossip.

Use your position to justify yourself, you mean.

I'm only saying how others might see it.

Yeah, point taken.

So, fancy coming to the pub? Not to celebrate, more to recover.

No, you're OK, but thanks.

Am I interrupting?

No, no, I was just going through a few lesson plans.

I feel like going for a walk.

Fancy coming with me?

Here we are.

Home at last. Oh, before I forget.

-Thanks.

-Officially moved in!

Oh, er, what do you fancy? Let's have a look.

Got Chinese or Indian, pizza?

Mongolian?

Sudanese?

-Hungarian?

-There's no need, I'm fine.

-I had a big lunch.

-Right, whatever you want.

And remember, you don't have to ask for anything here,

you just make yourself at home.

-Anything you...anything you'd like. Oh, look at that, eh?

-Chalky...

-I'm being a bit OTT, aren't I?

-A bit?

I appreciate it, don't get me wrong.

CHALKY FALTERS

It's just...you're finally here.

I've looked forward to it so long.

Yeah, me too.

It's just a bit full on.

Maybe we could just chill for a bit?

Pretend like I'm here for a few days, like it's no big deal.

It's always a bit weird, moving into a new house.

Course, no problem.

-No, what are you doing?

-Oh, I was just going to take it to your room.

No. Don't. It's my stuff.

-And my room.

-Right, OK, understood.

I'll...I'll put the kettle on.

I could go for some beans on toast, if you've got any.

-I cannae believe that we're losing you.

-You're not. I'll be back.

-Flying in, in my little helicopter.

-Oh, I hate heights, me.

Come here, you.

I'd just like to thank you for everything you done for him.

If you take advantage of him, I'll find you.

Don't be a stranger, will you?

Now, work hard, you, yeah?

Now, we'll just keep the place ticking over till you arrive, Mr CEO.

Right, I'll put these bags in the boot.

We'll be OK, bro. I'll keep an eye on him till you get there.

You're not going to tell me to work hard as well, are you?

-Nah, I know you will anyway.

-Thanks for letting me keep that lot.

-Oh, and thanks for that offer this afternoon.

-What offer?

Wasn't an offer. Helpful advice. It's academic now. Dad's waiting.

But owning two racehorses? Sounds pretty cool to me.

-You leave me utterly speechless sometimes, Grantly Budgen.

-I wish(!)

Stay cool, little man.

Less of the little. I could be your boss one day.

-Dream on.

-You ready?

As far as some people are concerned, I'm guilty of murder,

and always will be.

They knew they could never make a case. That speaks for itself.

Yeah, but it's my chance to clear my name.

It might yet affect the school.

The school wouldn't even be there if it wasn't for you, Michael.

Well, you and Lorraine's millions!

No, Waterloo Road will show its worth in the pupils it turns out.

That's all that matters.

If you want to talk about what it's like to have people think

badly of you, I'm your woman.

Yeah, but you're taking the opportunity to put it right.

Well, I'm giving it a go.

Audrey's suggested I draw up a list of names to apologise to.

What, does she think you're American or what?

You don't have that chance, do you?

To close it out.

Watch this.

-One, two, three, four. Three, four?

-Four.

-OK, three!

I understand.

I know.

You know one of the things I've learnt in my recovery,

is that it's so important to confront your emotions.

It sounds heavy, but it's true.

Don't be afraid to cry.

I'm not crying.

It's the salt in the sea air. I've always had a reaction.

-You disappointed?

-No.

-Yeah, you are. You're disappointed.

No, no, what do you think I am? American?

Look, well, salt spray, tears, whatever.

-I've got some tissues in here somewhere.

-Whoa, what are they?

-My lesson plans.

-How good's your memory?

-Rubbish.

Aren't you going to miss him? You two have never been apart.

It won't be for long. I'll see him in the holidays.

-Aren't you going to spend any of your money?

-Bought dinner, haven't I?

-Very generous.

-Going to put the money in the company.

Might be proper millionaires one day.

-What, you're not going to have a mad party?

-Not here, you're not.

Might get a bike. Sort out a couple of other things.

So, have I ever told you how fit you are for a younger lad?

So, um, tell me, if you won the lottery, what would you buy me?

A villa in Spain? A Rolls-Royce?

Oh, don't say underwear, please.

Hey, wind your neck in, you.

Actually...not a bad idea.

Eww, that's anging.

Time for bed, kids.

-Are you really?

-I'm going in.

-No, no, you can't, you can't.

-No, I'm going in.

How can I call myself a Super Head, if I don't even try?

If the lesson plans are gone, what else is there?

Look, there's some over there.

HE YELPS

Be careful!

Ha! I've got them! I've got them.

Well done, just another 12 to go.

It's freezing. It's SO cold!

I've got...ahhh!

I've got them! Ha-ha!

# Always swimming in the Caribbean

# Animals hiding behind the rocks, yeah

# Except the little fish

# For they told me swish trying to talk to me coy, coy

# Where is my mind and where is my mind?

# Where is my mind?

# Where?

# In the water see it swimming... #

What is it?

Harley?

It's what I've got left from this morning.

But I can get more tomorrow, a lot more.

I don't understand.

I know I can't do anything to bring your dad back here,

but maybe that can help him out there.

Could be good money.

You're so kind.

Nah, just a bit rich.

My father doesn't need it,

but we can send it to my old school

-and they can use it to help other families.

-Cool. I mean,

it's better than getting a bike, almost!

# Your head will collapse

# If there's nothing in it and you ask yourself

# Where is my mind?

# Where is my mind? Where is my mind? #

-I'm practising my routine.

-You're going to be a pole dancer? Classy(!)

Do you know how much money she can earn dancing?

That's what you should be encouraging. Her natural talent.

Not keeping her banging away doing something she'll never be good at.

Sorry.

Do you want to come with me?

-Well, it depends where you want to take me.

-Shall we do a runner?

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