Episode 25 Waterloo Road

Oi!

Steve-O. Barry Barry says we have some business to take care of.

I'd like to be a donor for Grantly.

What you're doing, it's amazing.

I don't know if I am doing it. I don't know if I've got the bottle.

Are you going to kiss me or what?

You stay away from my girl.

Audrey, will you marry me?

Yes! Yes!

We are here today to witness

and celebrate the marriage of Connor Mulgrew and Imogen Stewart.

That Steve-O is bad news.

Sorry.

Couldn't help it.

What?

It's nothing.

You better tell me.

It's nothing.

Get off.

It's just that I can't believe you're here.

Me neither.

Soz, need the loo.

Hiya, babes!

What are you doing here? Get out!

All right, calm down.

I mean it, Steve-O. Kevin!

Tell mum I'm going.

Don't you want to wish her luck?

Is he all right? He seems even more distant than usual.

Yeah, he's fine. He just doesn't do mornings and that, he gets from me.

-Here.

-Oh, stick it there.

You look great.

Head of year material?

Oh, absolutely.

No, I think this promotion will do you no end of good.

Get your career right back on track.

There is the small matter of three other candidates.

Yes, but they don't have the reference that I gave you.

Anyone would think you were desperate to get rid of me, Michael.

Oh, come on, you don't actually think that, do you?

I just want you to be challenged.

Anywhere but Waterloo Road?

Go on, admit it. You don't want me standing over your shoulder

scrutinising you every minute of the day, do you?

You're right, as usual.

-This is a great opportunity.

-Mm-hmm.

Tell me, what did that reference say again?

It said that you were perfect.

Hiya.

Here you go. Two sugars.

So, how did you get in?

Dead easy.

You might want to review your security arrangements.

I could've been anyone.

So what's this little runt got that I haven't?

Steve-O, this isn't our flat. We need to get to school.

Have you got any bacon?

You've done well for yourself, pal.

Not many lads your age could pull a bird like Dynasty.

I don't know how you got in here,

but if you don't leave now I'm calling the police.

-Kevin!

-Go on.

Make me.

Steve-O, please.

All right.

I know when I'm not wanted.

I'll get that bacon butty some other time, yeah?

I'll be around here quite a lot, dead easy for me to pop in.

Yeah, course.

Be seeing you later, mate.

Don't be late for school. You'll end up in detention.

We're changing the locks. Today.

Poisoning us again, Sir?

Oi, watch it. All right, Lula. Just passing through?

Yes.

Fancy a bacon butty?

I'm a vegetarian.

Maggie, how is he?

Better now I've given him his morning wash.

They don't know what a bed bath is in that place.

Any signs of improvements?

I swear I saw something, a little flicker,

when I told him what you were doing for him.

Talking of which, any news?

Er, no. Not yet, no.

Look, why don't you sit down, I'll make you a cup of tea.

Dr Fairclough, good morning.

Hello, there.

Did you get the bus?

No, I walked. It's only three miles.

Well, I can't tell how thrilled we are to have you here.

It's not often that schools attract people with your academic background.

Oh, I'm glad to be here. Uni lecturing's lost its buzz.

Well, I think we can promise you plenty of that.

Oh, and it's Esther. I don't use the doctor much.

Esther to colleagues, Ms Fairclough to students.

I just think we should enjoy our engagement in private for a while.

You are worried about what people will think, aren't you?

Yes, I am a wee bit.

Well, don't be.

When they see that we are happy together,

these people will soon forget all of their preconceptions.

You're right, I know.

It's not just that.

I'm fighting to catch up with this new timetable and...

You need something to take your mind off all of this pressure.

How about you, me and the Glasgow Philharmonic tonight?

Well, that would be wonderful.

Yes? Look see! There! You can smile!

I'll see you later.

OK. Audrey?

Your bag.

Thank you.

Honestly, I can't tell you.

Oh, the Philharmonic in full flow is a wonder to behold.

Ndale'll never have seen anything like it,

it'll be a real treat for him.

Well, don't forget the customary doner kebab after.

Oh, Tom!

Everyone, can I just introduce our new Acting Head of Science,

-Esther Fairclough.

-Hi.

-ALL: Hi.

-Good to be here.

Esther's coming to us from higher education.

I think she was a bit fed up with lazy undergraduates,

so she'll be here with us, instilling a little bit of academic rigour.

I'm just here to do my best for the school.

Well, you might want to watch it, cos some of this lot bite.

Only joking, I'm Sonya, Michael's PA.

Nikki. If they do bite, just bite them back.

I'll bear that in mind.

Morning.

Esther, this is Lorraine Donnegan.

Ah, very pleased to meet you.

And you, Esther. You got a sec?

I think Sonya can show you the ropes, if that's all right?

Sonya? Would you mind?

There he is, my mate Connor.

Oi, Mopey!

Not so fast.

The interest on that loan is going through the roof.

If I don't get paid, something else is going to get torched.

Why didn't you just sell the truck? You'd've got the money for it.

Too much hassle.

Your house keys, please.

No. I've already sold everything to pay you.

I'll check that myself. Your room only. I promise.

Good boy.

This cost-cutting plan should get us through the next academic year.

The reality, I'm afraid,

is that Esther is a luxury that we just can't afford.

Michael, we can't take on any more permanent staff.

We promised our parents a high staff-to-pupil ratio.

Look, read through it carefully and we'll discuss it when I get back.

I've got a meeting that I have to be at in London this afternoon.

I'm sorry, but I think this is more important.

I won't lose any more teachers, Lorraine.

Staff salaries are 90% of our budget.

That has to change.

So let's negotiate.

Fine. Do whatever it takes, but that number has to come down.

Oh, and what are the chances of Christine being appointed today?

Very good, I think.

Excellent. That's one job we won't have to replace.

-If you'd like to take a seat, please. Thank you.

-Thanks.

Hi, everyone. I'm Yvonne Hegarty, the headteacher.

First of all, welcome to Havelock.

We'll get the tour of our excellent facilities started

in just a second.

I'm sure you're very much looking forward to that.

But before we do, could Mrs Mulgrew make herself known to me please?

Er, that's me.

Oh, can I have a quick word? Through here.

-Is there a problem?

-No, no.

There's a slight problem with your application form.

You've ticked the box regarding a criminal record.

Yes.

It's not actually a criminal record as such, but, yes, I did.

Well, it is or it isn't. Either way, I need to know.

But I thought the disclosure came at the end of the interview process.

The disclosure is at the discretion of the headteacher.

My school, my rules.

Well, it was a domestic situation involving my son.

I was fined for failing to reveal information to the police.

Withholding evidence?

My son was under a lot of pressure at school

and our home situation was...

Thank you, Christine.

The governors and I will take it into consideration, post interview.

Shall we?

The reason I came to teach in a school is simple.

This is where I get to fire your imaginations.

Miss, that's cruel. You shouldn't be allowed to bring that into school.

This animal died of natural causes. It wasn't killed or experimented on.

That's what they always say.

Lula, I wouldn't have brought it in if it had.

Scientists need to be able to study the anatomy of animals

to understand them.

Yeah, we can't help them if we don't know what's wrong with them.

Exactly.

And it actually brings us closer to them

not that we're not already.

Everyone in this room shares an ancestor with a fish.

What was it, miss?

It's a dolphin's brain, and like us,

it's an animal capable of great empathy, even love.

I care about animals deeply.

Still wearing cow on your feet, miss.

Actually, no. These are vegan boots.

100% synthetic materials.

The poem is really fast-paced, which tells us she's excited

about the idea of poisoning her victims.

She's totally ruthless and dead jealous.

And she calls herself a "minion"

which could mean that she's a lady-in-waiting or a servant.

Excellent, Imogen.

OK.

Connor.

You got anything else to add?

What?

Well, you've turned up, I suppose, unlike some.

Dynasty, where's Kevin today?

He was coming in, sir, but there was a flood in the flat,

so he had to wait for the plumber.

-A plumber?

-Yes, sir.

When he gets to school, you tell him I want to see him, OK?

BELL RINGS

Quietly, please. We'll discuss the themes of the poem next time.

Great lesson, Miss.

You worked well, Lula.

I was the same when I was at school, always arguing with teachers.

She's always banging on about the animals. She's nuts about them.

"Nuts?" Are you going to let him away with that?

Yeah, but she is Miss.

On the online forums speaking to everyone until, like,

three in the morning, every night.

That's a bit excessive, Lula.

If you want to study science, you need your sleep.

Miss, just because he doesn't care about anything

except sport and computer games.

Well, maybe you should educate him.

That's what I want to do, Miss, but not just for him.

I want to do it for everybody.

Good.

Better get to your next class.

-Thank you, Miss.

-Bye.

Well, that's what you get for doing the dirty on him.

I never did the dirty on him! He went to prison, remember.

Will you help us? Get him to back off.

Me?! What about Kevin?

Barry... Steve-O will kill him.

He's scared of him. I am, too.

You're the only one that can help us.

I'll talk to him, but you know what he's like.

-Thanks, you're the best.

-Go on.

All right, mate?

'Yeah, sound, mate, sound.'

Listen, are you going to be anywhere near the school today?

Yeah, I should be up there in a bit.

Why, what's the problem?

I just wanted to see you about something. No big deal.

Yeah, no worries, mate.

Just got a bit of business with Connor Mulgrew.

I'll be there shortly.

-It's you?

-Sssh!

-You're "Rainbow"?

-I told you.

Told me what?

There's more than a little bit of me in you.

There's your change, cheers. Five quid that, love.

Thanks very much.

-Everything in that box is a fiver, babe.

-A fiver?

I wouldn't give you 25 pence for that old thing.

Put it back, then.

Say what you want, you let me know.

You've cleared me out.

That's not mine.

You said you'd only take my stuff, that belongs to Mr Byrne!

So get him to pay your debt then.

Go on, get lost.

Do one.

Now.

All right, Barry?

All right?

Taking a bit of a risk bringing your knock-off gear down here, mate.

It's not knock-off, it belongs to him.

Plus I get a chance to see your sister.

Yeah.

Our Dyn says you scared the pants off little Kev this morning.

Damn right I did.

And I haven't finished with him yet. Not by a long shot.

Mate, you don't want to end up back inside.

Our Dynasty will chuck him in a week or two,

and then she'll come crawling back to you.

I don't mind doing time for your sister, Barry.

I love her, simple as that.

So, what do you want lads?

How much for these?

It's a shame that you're not a member of an animal rights group.

They can give you so much support.

But look, that's your decision.

Maybe you don't want to get involved to that level.

Yes, I do. I've always wanted to join a group.

I even wanted to start a group here,

but I didn't think anyone would be interested.

That's because you haven't captured their interest.

If I told you there was a concentration camp

less than a mile from this school, what would you say?

A concentration camp?

Yes.

Nox Pharmaceuticals.

A research facility where they torture rabbits and mice

in pursuit of profit.

Oh, that's horrible.

It's happening every day, right on our doorstep.

And for what?

So some multinational can keep its shareholders happy?

We can't let this happen.

I wish it wasn't happening, but what can we do?

We can show people.

People don't want to see the method,

they're only interested in the end product.

Human interest always seems to take precedence.

But not if they know the truth.

Well, raising awareness is no bad thing, that's certainly true.

Yeah, so let me show them, then.

I don't know. I'm overstepping the mark.

People need to know what's going on in that place.

What are you suggesting?

I don't know but I need to do something.

Watch it, man.

Connor? Connor!

What's wrong?

Nothing.

It doesn't look like nothing.

Connor, I can see by your face there's something is wrong.

Is it to do with your mother?

Let's go somewhere and talk.

I owe money for a car. Well, a pickup and...

It got trashed and I wasn't insured and now I owe loads of money.

Hang on, slow down.

You bought a pick-up?

But the main thing is it was a right-off and then...

I wasn't insured and now I owe loads of money and I can't...

How much do you owe?

£2,000 to a bloke called Steve-O.

£2,000?

Something like that.

Well, I think we need to have a word with this Steve-O, don't you?

He's outside.

Come on.

PHONE RINGS

-Is Mr Byrne in?

-No.

Actually, I needed to speak to you, too.

There ain't really nothing to talk about, is there?

I believe there is. Could we...?

Listen, we had a little fling, but that's it, yeah?

I mean, it was fun while it lasted,

but it was hardly going to be the love affair of the century.

I mean, I had an itch, and you scratched it, yeah?

I wanted you to hear it from me first.

Hear what?

When I first came here, it was you who welcomed me.

You're beautiful and that's because you have a kind heart.

And one day you're going to make someone very happy.

But you see, I have found my happiness with Audrey.

Which is why...

..I've asked her to marry me.

Thanks for telling me.

Ndale.

I'm pleased for you.

Thank you. That means a lot.

Selling stuff that doesn't belong to you is theft.

I didn't know it was yours he gave it to me.

Sorry.

How does he fit into all this?

Steve-O.

The name's Steve-O. And I was helping a mate.

Ain't that right, Connor?

Well, it certainly seems that way.

Connor, can you go and get the rest of our belongings

and take them to my office please?

What do you think the police

would make of your little arrangement with Connor?

I was just doing a bit of business.

Right.

Well, you're going to be dealing with me now, Steve-O,

and I'm a different prospect altogether.

How much did you make out there?

About 250. You had some pretty nice stuff.

So, 250 off two grand is 1,750, yeah?

Connor's debt, paid in full.

I'm assuming you know how to write your own name?

I can't take that, I don't have a bank.

Well, get one.

Unless you want the police poking their noses

into your business affairs.

There's a time limit on it.

You've got two seconds to take it or leave it.

I don't want to see you anywhere near this school again.

Do you understand me?

No problem, boss.

Kevin, you'll get me into bother.

You've not been feeding yourself in that flat?

Tom! My fault. The poor lad hasn't had anything to eat.

I said it was a mistake, you moving out, and this proves it.

You can't lie in bed all morning and come in when you feel like it.

I wasn't skiving, sir, I promise.

Yeah, you had a flood.

I had a problem and I had to sort it.

That's what we're here for.

You can't help me.

I wish you could, sir, but you can't.

I'll catch up with the school work or do detentions or whatever.

Thanks, Mrs B.

Nice kid.

Yeah, with more responsibilities than most 17 year-olds.

You OK?

Yeah, I'm fine.

-Listen...

-Tom, I'm fine.

I'm busy, and when I'm busy, I'm not thinking.

And that's a good thing.

Hello.

OK, Mrs Mulgrew, we'll hear your presentation first.

Actually, I don't have one.

I mean, I don't need a computer or a whiteboard. It's just me.

Oh! A chalk and talk candidate. We don't see many of those nowadays.

No, no, I'm very capable of using technology.

In fact, it's a vital part of my lessons.

I just didn't want to hide behind any gimmicks.

What you see is what you get.

I'd like to start by saying that nothing a school does is more

important than delivering quality teaching in every classroom.

As head of year, it would be my job to secure that.

And I'm not talking about just good teaching, I'm talking about

outstanding teaching, teaching that inspires children.

And it all starts with a love of language.

I see myself as a defender of the faith.

English is under assault, from incomplete sentences,

dropped participles,

and the omnipresent misuse of the word "like".

Yeah. They leave them in cages, millions of them.

Cats, rabbits, even monkeys.

Eurgh! That's sick.

How is that allowed in this country?

That's because animals don't have rights in this country.

Don't they test on them to find cures for diseases and stuff?

No. They test on them because it's cheaper,

and that way they can make more money.

Plenty of discussion going on over there, I hope it's on task?

Actually, Miss, we're talking about animal rights,

and how some people think it's OK to experiment on animals.

Ah. Well, that's hardly relevant to today's lesson now, is it?

You know, there's a laboratory a mile from here,

and that's where they...

A topic for another time.

So you don't care about tortured animals?

I do, as it happens,

but this has absolutely nothing to do with our history class.

Now will you please get back to your work?

Miss!

Yeah. Pretend it doesn't happen. That's everyone's reaction.

Well, not any more.

I'm going to make sure everyone is aware of what's going on in there.

Lula!

Describe a lesson that didn't go so well for you.

Did you blame the class,

or did you look at your own planning and delivery?

Well, I always look at my own input first

if a lesson doesn't go to plan.

But students have their own responsibilities,

and I make that very clear to them.

Oh, so it can be their fault, as well?

If my lessons are exciting and interesting

and they choose to disrupt them, then, yes.

The responsibility for that lies with them.

Hi.

Sonya?

I, er, thought you might be peckish.

Thank you.

So, you and Audrey?

Yes. We're very happy.

Bit of a shock.

You know, after everything.

Life moves on, Sonya.

For you and her maybe, yeah.

What about me?

I'm just left.

Oh, no, please. Come here.

Please. Look at me, don't cry. OK?

Look at me. You will always be a special friend to me.

I don't want to be your friend!

What are you doing?

I have feelings for you, Ndale,

and I think you still have feelings for me, too.

I don't, Sonya.

I told you what happened between us is over.

Finished.

I'm with Audrey now.

But she's an old woman!

Why would you choose her over me?

You leave now, please.

Just tell me.

I have to know.

I said leave. I don't want to talk to you.

Yeah, well, you're going to have to.

And you're going to have to see me every day.

His head's all over the place, what with the flat,

his relationship with Dynasty.

I think things are getting a bit much for him.

Well, I trust your judgement, Tom, and I think you're right,

he's better off in the school house where we can keep an eye on him.

Everything all right with Connor?

He's got into something way over his head.

And if I'm totally honest, I'm completely out of my comfort zone.

Listen, I've got seven teenagers to deal with at the moment.

You've got one. I'm sure you'll manage.

BELL RINGS Thanks, Tom.

Connor?

Did you bring up the rest of your stuff?

There was nothing left, really.

Well, that's hardly surprising.

Now, look, I've made a decision,

and paid off the rest of that debt you owe.

Thanks. Thank you so much.

Well, you'll have to pay me back,

but you won't be seeing anymore of that Steve-O.

You've no idea what this means.

Sorry.

I'll pay you back, I promise.

There is one condition.

We have to talk to your mother about it, all right?

I don't want any from secrets from her.

We'll talk about it later.

Mr Byrne, can I have a word, please?

Yeah, of course.

In private.

Oh, hey!

No more Steve-O!

It's over, Imogen. Michael paid him off.

-No way!

-In full. Obviously I'm going to have to pay him back,

and mum's going to find out, but it's over.

What happened?

I just blurted it out, and I gave him a hug. Mr Byrne. Believe that?

Well, I'll have one as well.

Seriously, no one has done anything that nice for me before.

You coming, Imogen?

I said I'd have lunch with them.

No, go. I'll catch you later.

It's really over? I can't believe it.

-..and those shoes, as well.

-I like them, too.

Yeah. Right then, well, I better get off.

-See you later.

-See you later.

These are the keys for the new locks. Take them.

Take 'em!

All right, calm down!

What are we going to do if he's still out there after school?

I want a word with my sister, mate.

I'll catch you up.

Steve-O's not going to back off.

The only thing you can do is dump Kevin and dump him quick.

When everyone knows this is going on just down the road,

there's going to be a riot.

That won't be a bad thing.

Here you go.

I'm fine. Thanks.

Just try to remain calm and tell me exactly when the assault happened.

Well, I wouldn't say it's an actual assault.

OK. What would you call it?

Well, he just grabbed me and tried to kiss me.

Well, that's assault. It's a very serious matter.

Mr Byrne, I don't know...

What I'm saying is maybe I'm making it sound worse than it is.

It was more of a bumping together type thing.

Sonya...

What exactly happened?

Well. I was in the cupboard.

Mm-hmm?

And I turned round, and our faces kind of touched.

I got a fright.

But did Ndale sexually assault you?

No!

I mean, I don't think so.

Listen, I'd like to withdraw my complaint. I take it back, yeah?

What compliant?

You haven't even told me what he's supposed to have done!

Best leave it then, yeah?

Mind if I join you?

Of course.

How has it been going this morning?

Oh, great. The kids are amazing.

Do you know, I knew when I first saw you, you were a natural.

The students have such warmth here, don't they?

And when that's reciprocated, they really respond.

Hey. What did Barry want?

Nothing.

Was it about Steve-O?

No, it was me mum. She's been missing me and she wants me home.

Are you going to go?

I don't know. I might.

Mr Clarkson's been on my case as well.

I think he wants me to move back to the school house.

Maybe I should until all this blows over.

What, are you scared, or something?

Scared? Scared? No.

That's what it sounds like,

running back to the house at the first sign of trouble.

I didn't say I was going.

Look, Kevin, maybe we should...

You know, I'm used to more macho blokes,

do you know what I mean?

What did Barry say to you?

I've just told you.

Look, Kevin, you're a wimp.

No offence, but it's the truth.

What's going on, Dynasty?

Are you finishing with me?

Yeah.

I am. Sorry.

I need a boyfriend that, you know, can take care of himself

as well as me.

I'll clear me stuff tonight.

Kevin?

Come here, trouble.

I'll see you later.

Bye. See you.

He's a lucky lad, that Connor.

How long've you two been together?

What are you doing here?

Did you take his name?

Congratulations by the way.

Where did you get that?

So he lives with his mum, and mum's boyfriend, the headmaster,

so where do you live?

It's none of your business.

Hey! Don't get stroppy with me, love.

I can get photocopies of this sent out no problem.

All right.

All right, I'm sorry.

I live with my mum.

Look, please don't say anything.

She doesn't know you got married, does she?

Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.

Just tell Connor I need to speak with him when he finishes school.

I'll be down at the lock up.

Smile!

Feisty.

Hiya, Dyn.

What's wrong?

I've finished with Kevin.

Oh, Dyn. Why?

I had no choice.

Steve-O was going to put him in hospital.

What have I told you about him? He's a complete scumbag!

Yeah, all right, Kace. I don't need any lectures.

I'm really sorry.

You're not going to tell anyone, are you?

Course not.

What're you going to do now?

I don't know.

I haven't got my head round it yet.

-You're not going back to him, are you?

-As if.

Cos he is the most disgusting lad I've ever met in my entire life.

There are worse lads than Steve-O, you know.

Was it that bad?

I'll be all right. I'll see you later.

She hates you, Connor.

If she finds out we're married,

she'd do everything she could to stop us seeing each other.

-Can't we just move away?

-Where?

We've no money, we don't know anyone.

I'm scared, Connor.

The guy is a total thug.

Just see what he wants, please.

Otherwise our life won't be worth living.

BELL RINGS

Oh, Ndale.

Hey, Mr Byrne?

Listen, word to the wise, but maybe give Sonya Donnegan a wide berth.

Excuse me?

Could be a bit complicated, but I think she has a little crush on you.

Just be careful.

OK. Thank you for informing me.

It's just shock tactics. Get over it.

How d'you get over that? That's sick, that's what it is.

All right, the bell has gone.

Excuse me! Away from the wall! Get to class!

Move away, on you go.

Do we know who did this?

Yes. My money's on Lula Tsibi.

What is this Nox Pharmaceuticals anyway?

That's not far from here.

Looks like we have a young animal rights activist on our hands.

Thanks for waiting, everyone. We'd like to speak to Mrs Mulgrew.

MUSIC: "The Perfect Blues" by Jesse Boykins III

# Never thought I'd be this way

# Holding on to yesterday

# How far we've gone

# Missing steps your lips would say

# The pressure stunned into decay

# I need your warmth. #

So, what's so important?

I've finished with Kevin.

Seriously?

It was like having a little dog following me round all the time.

What'd he say about that?

Nothing.

Cried for a bit.

Look, I just want to say sorry for blowing you out like that.

Well, can't say I was too happy about being dumped

for a little girl.

Behave. I was only doing it to make you jealous.

Well, it worked.

So, does this mean we're back together?

I'm here, aren't I?

I was thinking that maybe we could head back to Liverpool.

You're keen to finish school, though?

After I'm done.

You should go first, sort out that flat you were talking about.

Sounds good.

Maybe we could talk about it later?

Let's talk about it now.

I've got to get back to class.

OK.

You could tell them you're sick.

We'll go and get your stuff, go find somewhere nice

and we can talk about it all night.

Yeah.

All right. Come on, then. Jump in.

School is no place to be airing your political views in this manner.

All right? I admire your passion,

but this is not the way to get your point across.

Reasoned argument.

Debate.

That's how we reach understanding on contentious issues like this one.

Vivisection is wrong.

That's your opinion, Lula, and you're entitled to it.

But not everyone will agree with you.

Now, you will each write a letter of apology,

and if I see any more of these posters

anywhere on school premises, you'll face exclusion.

I got it!

I'm not apologising.

Lula, Mr Byrne put you in here not because of what you believe

but because of what you did. That's what the letter's about.

It was just a few posters, sir.

Shut up, will you, and just write it.

You're all right. If I get excluded, I've got nowhere to live.

OK, I'll write it, but I'm not apologising for my beliefs.

For what it's worth, mate, I think you're way better off without her.

She's a great-looking girl, don't get me wrong,

but she's not exactly in your...

What I mean is, intellectually...

You and her are North and South, do you know what I mean?

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

She's brighter than anyone I know.

-I'm not saying she's thick or anything...

-Just shut up, Jack.

She saw through me quick enough.

Jack.

Problem?

No.

What d'you mean?

Well, she didn't want to go out with me, did she?

Why d'you think that is? Because I'm too clever?

Because my jokes are too funny?

I don't know why she dumped you...

-She dumped me because I'm spineless coward and she didn't want that!

-Kevin!

And d'you know what? I don't blame her!

When you've quite finished.

Glad you see you took my advice on the locks.

I'll pack me stuff.

Come here, you.

Let's have a little play.

I thought you wanted to go somewhere?

No rush is there?

Got all the time we need.

We should get going.

I want to see what there is to drink.

You put some music on.

-Ste...

-Just do it, will you?

Where's the glasses?

Far cupboard.

Where you going, babe?

Nowhere. Just locking the door.

I thought you'd be happy for me.

I am, of course I am.

I'm happy for you, but I can't say that I'm happy for the school.

This morning you said I needed to spread my wings, challenge myself.

That was before today.

Why? What happened today?

Let's just say I've had my own challenges.

Isn't that just the way you like it?

You know the financial restrictions Lorraine's putting us under,

and what with Grantly's illness, I'm already an experienced teacher down.

Michael, I've accepted the post at Havelock.

Well then, I'd like to formally offer you the Head of Year 12 post, here.

Where's this come from?

I thought it was in your best interests to leave. Really, I did.

I was wrong.

I know it's a mess, and I'm sorry, but I need you here.

Are you saying you want me here because of us?

Yes.

Of course that's what I'm saying.

Does that mean you'll take the job.

Absolutely.

We'll make a fantastic team.

I knew you'd come back to me.

What made you change your mind?

I told you, I just got bored.

Why have you been ignoring me all this time?

-Hiding from me?

-I haven't.

I saw you this morning, avoiding me at the school.

Sorry. Maybe I got it wrong.

-No, thanks.

-Here.

Anyway, none of that matters now we're here, does it?

Come and sit down.

Cheers.

Just like old times, innit?

-Yeah.

-Drink up.

RADIO PLAYS "One Way Ticket To Loveland" by Leon Haywood

I love this song. So sexy.

Come here.

BELL RINGS

Audrey, I need to talk to you.

Yes, of course.

I want us to announce our engagement formally.

Ndale, I'm just getting used to the idea of us being a couple.

In your heart, do you think it is right that we are together?

-Yes, of course.

-Then what's stopping us?

Look, I love you, OK? I just want everyone else to know that.

OK, let's do it!

-Later, yes?

-Yes!

-OK, in the staff room?

-Yes.

Brilliant. OK, see you later.

Come on.

Mr Clarkson, I saw what happened.

Don't worry, we've nipped it in the bud.

I told you not to put those images up, Lula.

I feel a bit responsible.

We had a discussion about it in class this morning.

I'm all right with passion, Lula, but doing what you did was wrong.

Wahey! Well done!

I live near that Nox factory - I didn't know they tortured animals.

Yes, all right, thank you, off you go!

You see, everyone agrees with me!

I've had enough of this. Let's go.

Mr Clarkson, perhaps after they've seen to Mr Byrne,

you can get him to send Lula to my lab.

-I'd like to show her the other side of the argument.

-Great.

Inside.

Come on, let's go to the bedroom.

Steve-O, I'm not in the mood.

I'll get you in the mood.

What're you doing?

Sorry. This was a mistake. I shouldn't have come here.

You invited me back.

I know, but...

But? There ain't no buts, you know we're good together.

Look, if I've led you on, I'm dead sorry...

I knew you were playing me.

Do I look like I was born yesterday?

How you going to make it up to me?

Steve-O, I'm dead sorry.

Stop saying sorry!

You're not sorry!

I am. I mean it.

Oh, babe.

Come here.

Come here, I'm sorry.

Listen, I'm sorry for shouting at you.

I'm sorry, I just get stressed out.

Come here.

Come on.

Come on.

Right. Harley, Kacey, these are good, you can go back to class.

Lula's convinced she's nothing to apologise for.

Fortunately, Ms Fairclough's going to speak to her.

Good.

As a scientist, perhaps she can persuade you

to look at all the evidence before you reach a conclusion.

Go and see her, please.

What a day.

Well, some good news. Kevin Chalk's moving back to the school house.

Good. Excellent work, Tom.

I'll tell you first.

I'm going to appoint Christine as Head of Year 12.

Opinions? Be honest.

Well, she doesn't strike me as the pastoral sort.

I take it she didn't get the Havelock job?

No, no, actually, she did, but between you and I,

Lorraine is planning further staff cuts.

Christine wouldn't have been replaced.

She'll do a good job.

Give you more of a chance to see each other.

I'm not doing it for that, believe me.

Bye, babes.

Come in, Lula.

Could you close the door, please?

I'm sorry if I seemed like I wasn't supporting you, Lula.

I have to be a teacher first.

I can't get involved with things that draw attention to me.

You're like my little secret weapon. My eyes and my ears.

And we're going to need them.

Do you know who the biggest investor in Nox Pharmaceuticals is?

The person most responsible for the torture and the suffering

in that hell hole?

Lorraine Donnegan.

APPLAUSE

Thoroughly well-deserved.

Thanks, Audrey. That means a lot.

OK, that's it, folks...

Actually, no. Michael, I have...

Well, we have an announcement to make.

I know when Ndale first arrived at Waterloo Road,

there were a few raised eyebrows at our close friendship.

Well, I'm delighted to announce we're engaged to be married.

Congratulations!

Tell me I didn't hear that.

Congratulations, Audrey.

Ndale, congratulations.

Thank you, sir.

Not for you then, eh? No?

The old saying, "marry in haste, repent at leisure"?

Well, I think that maxim applies to a younger generation than mine.

Tom, I've just heard from the hospital.

They think that Grantly's coming round.

Maggie, that's brilliant!

Did you hear that, everyone? Grantly's coming round.

It's the best news ever!

Ah, that's brilliant!

That's terrific!

You know what they say, good news comes in threes.

I think we need to talk about Connor.

Could I have a minute?

You see, I haven't met your little wifey's mum,

but I don't think she'd like it, if this dropped through the letterbox.

But you got your money, so why are you still hassling me?

I still haven't forgiven you for letting old Byrney boy

know about our little arrangement.

That was our secret, Connor.

So what do you want from me now?

I don't know yet. I need time to think about it.

And then you'll give me that back, yeah?

Yeah. No problem.

Go on, then. Off you pop.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Yeah?

Hey.

I'll give you a lift with your stuff, if you like?

No thanks, sir, I'll go by later.

OK.

Well, I'm here if you need to talk.

Maggie?

How is he?

Well, it seems it was just a reflexive muscle thingy.

He isn't coming out of it.

Oh, look, I'm sorry. Look, he's going to be all right, you know.

He's still fighting.

I wish I could believe that, Tom.

Truth is, I don't think he's going to make it.

Maggie, I've had some good news.

I found out earlier. They said I'd make an ideal donor.

I will never, ever be able to thank you enough for this.

It'll be the first thing I tell Grantly when he wakes up.

Exactly. And we'll both be there to see him,

so come on, chin up, let's be positive, eh?

You're right, you're absolutely right.

I'm going to get the kids' tea started.

MUSIC: "The Power Of Love" by Gabrielle Aplin

# Dreams are like angels

# They keep bad at bay

# Love is the light

# Scaring darkness away

# I'm so in love with you

# Make love your goal. #

She's mine now, in every way.

Stop animal cruelty! Blood is on your hands.

Stop animal cruelty!

We're to be a fee-paying school?

There's no other way, Michael.

I've never been a bridesmaid.

I would be delighted and honoured.

What are you doing? Are you trying to destroy the wedding?

He raped you?

Don't say that word.

We can deal with him ourselves

What, like fight him?

-No.

-Well, what, then?

I mean, take him out.

Kevin's going to ask you to do something for him.

He wants you to get hold of a gun.

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