0:00:02 > 0:00:03We need to find the culprit.
0:00:03 > 0:00:05- Mum, what have you done? - I don't know, Connor.
0:00:05 > 0:00:07She's off the drink, and she's not going to go back.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10- Are you sure? I mean... - I believe her this time.
0:00:10 > 0:00:11See ya, loser.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14Keep THAT out of my business.
0:00:14 > 0:00:16I want to lodge a complaint.
0:00:18 > 0:00:19I'm going to die.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27Playing with fire is no laughing matter!
0:00:27 > 0:00:28Will you help me die?
0:01:04 > 0:01:06LAUGHTER
0:01:52 > 0:01:53KNOCK ON DOOR
0:01:53 > 0:01:57Get a move on, will you? Why do you always take so long in there?
0:02:01 > 0:02:03Then again, I suppose there is a lot to wash, isn't there?
0:02:10 > 0:02:12Are you not going to wait for me? I'll give you a lift.
0:02:12 > 0:02:13No, thanks.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16Have you no idea what I'm going through?
0:02:16 > 0:02:18I thought I was getting everything back on track
0:02:18 > 0:02:21but McFall victimising me? Well, it's all too much.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23And how's drinking going to help with that?
0:02:23 > 0:02:24Don't start on me, Connor, not now.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28You know she said I was being oversensitive?
0:02:28 > 0:02:31That I'm not right in the head?
0:02:31 > 0:02:32When did she say that?
0:02:32 > 0:02:34She always gets to me when no-one else is around.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37I'm just worried she's going to convince everyone that I'm lying.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39- She won't. - Well, how do you know that?
0:02:39 > 0:02:42Even you started doubting me - my own son.
0:02:44 > 0:02:45Look, I'm not angry at you,
0:02:45 > 0:02:48it's just her playing her clever little tricks. I refuse to
0:02:48 > 0:02:51back down - you can't let people just push you around.
0:02:58 > 0:02:59Is my skirt ready yet, miss?
0:02:59 > 0:03:02Sorry, flower, I'll have it for you tomorrow.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04- You all right?- Fine.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07Jade?
0:03:08 > 0:03:11I have done me Auntie Carol's special pregnancy breakfast.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13Here we go.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15She had half a dozen healthy babies did Carol.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- What, all at once? - No, you wally!
0:03:19 > 0:03:21Thanks, Maggie, but I'm not really hungry.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24It's not for you, it's for Junior.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29There you go, now, scrambled eggs for the protein,
0:03:29 > 0:03:35wholemeal toast for the roughage and sardines for the iron.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41Is there something wrong with it?
0:03:43 > 0:03:45Excuse me.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01Are you going to tell us what's up? Or do I have to drag it out of you?
0:04:01 > 0:04:03What are you talking about? I'm fine.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05You hardly touched your breakfast.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09You and Scout better not be kicking off again.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12I heard you arguing this morning.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- She thinks she owns this place. - Enough.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17I'm not having you and her at each other's throats,
0:04:17 > 0:04:19you have to try and get on.
0:04:19 > 0:04:20Please. For me?
0:04:26 > 0:04:28Morning.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30Morning.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32You still angry at me?
0:04:32 > 0:04:34Now what would I have to be angry with you about?
0:04:34 > 0:04:37Michael, I'm sorry, the cash prize was a mistake.
0:04:37 > 0:04:38Yes, it was.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41But it was a week ago. Maybe it's time for us to move on.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44Well, that's fine, Lorraine, but it's not the only thing.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47You don't listen to me.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49I'm the man you hired to run this place.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51So I'm stubborn. I'm new to all this.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53I'm not. It's what I do.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55Message received.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58And by way of an apology I've got something for you.
0:04:58 > 0:04:59Or should I say someone?
0:04:59 > 0:05:00- Oh?- A PA.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- Right. - Yeah, she's coming in this morning.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08That's great.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10Did I just raise a smile?
0:05:17 > 0:05:18Morning.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27I've done the report you wanted on the bullying charge.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29I could probably set up the mediation for today if you want.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32I don't want to be too hasty. You never know, it might blow over.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35The threat of it might help.
0:05:36 > 0:05:37OK.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43Tom, this arson red alert - don't you think it's a bit...?
0:05:43 > 0:05:46Excessive. Yes. But ours is not to reason why and all that.
0:05:46 > 0:05:51Well, if I am to retain even a shard of my sanity I must have my breaks.
0:05:51 > 0:05:52Well, tell me about it.
0:05:52 > 0:05:57At least you don't have to spend every waking minute with the swine.
0:05:57 > 0:05:58Do you want me to do your lunchtime shift?
0:06:00 > 0:06:01Would you?
0:06:02 > 0:06:05Mediation? What, so she can twist everything?
0:06:05 > 0:06:07Thanks, but no thanks.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09Well, this is part of the process when you bring a formal complaint
0:06:09 > 0:06:12against a colleague, Christine. Unless you want to withdraw it.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17Ah, no. She's a bully I don't see how talking about it is going to
0:06:17 > 0:06:18change that.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21You can see what I'm up against.
0:06:21 > 0:06:23I'm happy to do that if you think it's necessary.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- I want my name cleared. - Thank you, Audrey.
0:06:26 > 0:06:27Don't let her drag you into it.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29I'm not, but this affects us too, you know.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32If my mum loses her job then we're going to have to move again.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34She won't get sacked if she's telling the truth.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- Why don't you back off and leave my mum alone?- I beg your pardon?
0:06:40 > 0:06:42You won't be happy till you've ruined her career.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45You shouldn't believe everything that woman tells you.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- That's my mother you're talking about.- A fine example she's
0:06:47 > 0:06:51setting you. I can see where you get your tendency to vent your spleen.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53I've got that book you wanted on war poetry, Connor.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57Excellent idea, Kevin. Real suffering for a noble cause -
0:06:57 > 0:06:59that should put things into perspective for you.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- What you on about?- There's no harm in keeping her sweet.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09Don't rise to the old witch. You shouldn't give her the satisfaction.
0:07:09 > 0:07:10See you later.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14Tracksuit bottoms are not uniform, Rhiannon, go and change, please.
0:07:14 > 0:07:15But my skirt's in the wash.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17Then you can get one from lost property.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- Are you serious?! - Now, please, Rhiannon.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22Michael. I think you should know the staff are starting to
0:07:22 > 0:07:24grumble about your fire watch rota.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- Let me guess - Grantly? - Well, not just him.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29Giving up their lunch breaks to patrol the school isn't what they
0:07:29 > 0:07:31- signed up for.- It might not be, but we have to deal with this, Tom.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34If we go stoking it up we could have a copycat on our hands.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37If we keep a careful watch over the school that won't happen,
0:07:37 > 0:07:38will it?
0:07:44 > 0:07:46- Underhill?- Here.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49You know I'm here for you. But you can't let her get to you.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- It's not about me, it's about Mum. - SCHOOL BELL RINGS
0:07:53 > 0:07:57OK, everyone, off you go, and remember, be careful out there.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59- You lot should be on strike. - What about?
0:07:59 > 0:08:02Miss McFall and her bullying.
0:08:02 > 0:08:03That's enough, Connor.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05Great. Real solidarity around here, isn't there?
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Hope it's you next in the firing line.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- I said, that's enough. - I'm telling you, mate, shouting
0:08:10 > 0:08:12about it isn't going to get you anywhere.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16Yeah, apparently not.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18So why don't you do something about it?
0:08:20 > 0:08:22Whoa, look at the size of these.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24I bet we can both fit in them.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- It's big enough for an elephant. - Just give me that and get out.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04Now, there is nothing like a first-hand account to get a
0:09:04 > 0:09:06real insight into what these
0:09:06 > 0:09:10men went through, which is why I have brought in something
0:09:10 > 0:09:12very special for you to look at.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16Now, my grandfather was a chaplain in the First World War.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18He was at the front,
0:09:18 > 0:09:23and these are the sermons he gave before they went into battle.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27Brave words to inspire very scared young men -
0:09:27 > 0:09:31some of whom would have been the same age you are now.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33So did he fight too, miss?
0:09:33 > 0:09:35Fortunately, no. Because he was a chaplain
0:09:35 > 0:09:39he didn't have to - or I probably wouldn't be here today.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42Woo-hoo, lucky us.
0:09:42 > 0:09:43Do we get to read it, then, miss?
0:09:43 > 0:09:46It must have been pretty persuasive material to get young lads to
0:09:46 > 0:09:48- give up their lives. - Of course.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53I know I'm looking fabulous,
0:09:53 > 0:09:55but you should be paying attention to her, not me.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57Thank you for that, Rhiannon.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00Now, if anyone would like a closer look at the book, come up at the end
0:10:00 > 0:10:04of the lesson, but you will have to wear these gloves.
0:10:04 > 0:10:05You saying I got dirty hands?
0:10:05 > 0:10:08No, it's just the book is extremely delicate
0:10:08 > 0:10:11and even the slightest bit of sweat from your fingers can damage it.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15I wouldn't let her near it then, miss, she sweats like a fat pig.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17Jodie, that's enough.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19Oink-oink. If I'm a pig you're a scrawny little rat.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- You what?- Sit down, Rhiannon.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24That's all right, miss, I'm happy standing, if you don't mind?
0:10:24 > 0:10:25Yes, I do mind actually, sit down.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27What's the big deal?
0:10:27 > 0:10:30First you're extremely late and now you're being insolent.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33If you're so keen to stand up you may do so outside.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36I'll deal with you later.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13SCHOOL BELL RINGS
0:11:18 > 0:11:20What's up with her today?
0:11:45 > 0:11:46Good morning, everyone.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Right.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- Where's Rhiannon? - Miss McFall's kept her back.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00Oh...
0:12:01 > 0:12:02..has she now?
0:12:10 > 0:12:14- What was that all about, Rhiannon? - I've got to go to English.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18I think you need to take a long hard look at yourself.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20I've got a test.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22I think you're compensating for your weight by playing the clown.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24You can't say that.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26Being overweight can affect your self-esteem,
0:12:26 > 0:12:29and it can change the way other people view you too.
0:12:29 > 0:12:30What's it got to do with you?
0:12:30 > 0:12:33I'm concerned for you, that's all. I'm trying to help...
0:12:33 > 0:12:35Well, leave me alone then.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43What is the difference between endothermic and exothermic?
0:12:43 > 0:12:47Endothermic absorbs heat energy, exothermic gives it out.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- Whatever.- OK, so endothermic would be like an ice cube melting.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55And exothermic...
0:13:05 > 0:13:07Here. Pour a bit of this on the table.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12And then add a drop of this to it.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16What does that do?
0:13:16 > 0:13:20It causes an explosion, which makes me pretty angry
0:13:20 > 0:13:22and gets you guys sent to the cooler.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Great.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27That's not actually fair, miss. It's all my fault.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30I was just demonstrating the difference between endothermic
0:13:30 > 0:13:31and exothermic.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33And that was going to be totally exothermic.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36I'm glad you can see the benefits of practical demonstration, Kevin.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39I do, miss. It's all very well talking about chemical reactions,
0:13:39 > 0:13:42but to really understand them is to actually see them in action.
0:13:42 > 0:13:43Less talk, more do, kind of thing.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- I couldn't agree more. Off you go. - Fair enough.
0:13:57 > 0:14:02Rhiannon? I understand what you're going through.
0:14:02 > 0:14:04- No, you don't. - I do. Trust me.
0:14:15 > 0:14:16That's me.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- Don't be stupid. - It is. I promise.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23I used to spend my life comfort eating. I was very unhappy.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27I was bullied relentlessly at school.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39Eventually, I decided I'd had enough.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41Deep down I knew I wasn't worthless.
0:14:41 > 0:14:46So I started being strict with myself. Less food. More exercise.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50A lot of work. A lot of discipline, I lost weight.
0:14:51 > 0:14:55Turned my life around. Suddenly everybody looked at me differently.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58I started looking at myself differently.
0:14:58 > 0:14:59Why are you telling me this?
0:14:59 > 0:15:03- Because I understand what you're going through.- No, you don't.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07I take a group of staff power-walking down by the water
0:15:07 > 0:15:10every lunchtime. You should join us.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12Are you having a laugh?
0:15:12 > 0:15:15It's not that strenuous. We all motivate each other.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18It's fun. There's a sense of being in it together.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21I am not going with you and the other teachers jogging!
0:15:21 > 0:15:24Power-walking. Well, then just come for a stroll.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27But, Rhiannon, we've got to do something about your weight,
0:15:27 > 0:15:28haven't we?
0:15:29 > 0:15:34It's the root of your problems. So let's deal with it.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39Fine, that's settled. You'll come then?
0:15:47 > 0:15:50I'm just saying, there are smarter ways to get at McFall.
0:15:52 > 0:15:54- TEACHER CLEARS THROAT - Sorry, sir.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28What do you think you're doing? Holding a pupil back
0:16:28 > 0:16:30- so she misses my class? - I beg your pardon?
0:16:30 > 0:16:32Thanks to you, she missed an important test.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34This is not the time or the place.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37Not only is it disruptive, it's extremely rude.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40But I suspect you know that already, Audrey.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46You are in so much trouble with Miss Mulgrew, and it's all your fault.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48No, it's not.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50Well, I told her it was, so what are you going to do about it?
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- Jodie, leave her alone. - I wasn't doing nothing.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55You two have been at loggerheads for far too long,
0:16:55 > 0:16:57- it's high time you sorted things out.- No way.
0:16:57 > 0:17:02Right, Jodie, you will join us for our lunchtime power walk.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05See if that doesn't clear your daft heads.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16Sorry to bother you, Michael.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19Is it important, Christine? I'm up to my eyes in it this morning.
0:17:19 > 0:17:20Yes it is, I'm afraid.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23I just thought you should know as result of the bullying charge
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- Miss McFall is now trying to undermine my job as a teacher. - Really?
0:17:26 > 0:17:29She kept Rhiannon back after her class, which meant she missed
0:17:29 > 0:17:33a very important test with me, no explanation, no apology, nothing.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37And I'm worried she's taking her aggression out on Connor too.
0:17:37 > 0:17:38Right.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41As headmaster I assumed you'd want to know if one of your teachers
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- was compromising the professionalism of a colleague.- I'll have a word.
0:17:44 > 0:17:46You need to figure out a way of working together.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49You don't know what she's like, she's draconian.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51The woman is stuck in the Dark Ages.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- She has no place in a school like this.- Christine, you started
0:17:53 > 0:17:56the ball rolling on this, you must have expected some fallout.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01All I can do is suggest we bring the mediation forward.
0:18:01 > 0:18:02That what you want?
0:18:11 > 0:18:14Right, so, this is the secretary's office.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16Wow, this is all right.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19Sonya, just try and be cool, yeah? Remember first impressions count.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22A window. Is that so I can keep an eye on him, eh?
0:18:22 > 0:18:24Are you listening?
0:18:24 > 0:18:25Right...
0:18:26 > 0:18:29..first impressions count. Be cool, girl, be cool.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35KNOCK ON DOOR Come in.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40Sonya, this is Michael Byrne, our headteacher.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43Pleased to meet you, Mr Byrne. I've heard so much about you.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45- Don't worry, it's all good! - Sonya, have a seat.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49Did you have a chance to look at Sonya's CV?
0:18:49 > 0:18:54Yes, I had a quick scan. It all seemed very impressive.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56I see you volunteered for a children's charity working with...
0:18:56 > 0:18:58Little Cherubs.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03Working with disaffected teenagers.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08I just love young people. All kinds.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11Sonya, why don't you tell Mr Byrne why you want the job?
0:19:13 > 0:19:16Right, well, I'm...
0:19:18 > 0:19:19..dead organised.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23I like everything to be neat and tidy.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29I'm a stickler for timing, never like to be late.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33Good. What is it that appeals to you about this job in particular?
0:19:36 > 0:19:40Well, I've read a lot about the school
0:19:40 > 0:19:43and heard a lot from Ms Donnegan.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45Obviously.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48I think it's great what you're doing here...
0:19:49 > 0:19:51..I'd really like to be part of it.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- OK, Sonya, thanks for coming in. - No worries, thanks for seeing me.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02We'll be in touch. Bye.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07So, come on, how'd I do?
0:20:07 > 0:20:10On the strength of that shambles I wouldn't hire you as the cleaner.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12Really?
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- Everything all right? - Yeah, I have to go.
0:20:15 > 0:20:16In that case why don't we give Sonya a trial?
0:20:16 > 0:20:19She can make a start on the filing while you're out.
0:20:20 > 0:20:25Sure. Yeah. Knock yourself out. Lorraine, can I...?
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- One of your rejects, I presume? - That's a bit harsh.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35Where exactly did you find her?
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- Well, she was recommended. By a friend.- Who you owe?
0:20:38 > 0:20:40Hang on, you put up with Janeece for how long?
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- Janeece was... - What? Efficiency personified?
0:20:43 > 0:20:44Inherited.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52What did he say?
0:20:52 > 0:20:54Just keep your head down, your mouth shut,
0:20:54 > 0:20:55- and he might just give you the nod. - Right.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58Sonya, if you mess this one up, it could reflect badly on me.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01You make me sound like I'm a liability.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03You are a liability. I'm only doing this as a favour to Mum.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06No more free rides, remember? I'll be back to check on you later.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18I'm afraid I've not got long, Dad.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24You look much better today.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26I had a visit from my favourite nurse.
0:21:26 > 0:21:31- The one with the blue eyes? - No. The one with the drugs.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34Right.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39Funny how the prospect of death clears your mind.
0:21:43 > 0:21:44Does it?
0:21:44 > 0:21:46If I had my time again, I'd do things differently.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Yeah, I know, I know that. - But I can't live like this.
0:21:53 > 0:21:54Dad...
0:21:57 > 0:21:58..I can't do that.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02I'm not going to lose you. Not now. Not just as I'm finding you.
0:22:04 > 0:22:05So please don't ask me that again.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11Most teachers aren't that smart.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14With the right plan we can get away with anything.
0:22:14 > 0:22:15And we can have some fun in the process.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20I think you're like me. You love a bit of chaos.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22So what is this plan you're hatching?
0:22:22 > 0:22:24Well, you don't need to know the details,
0:22:24 > 0:22:27but have you ever heard of plausible deniability?
0:22:27 > 0:22:31Suffice to say, it's going to properly bring Miss McFall down.
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- Cover for me at the end of period four, yeah?- Yeah.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38And as her carer I thought you should know she's pretty
0:22:38 > 0:22:39vulnerable at the moment.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43She seems her usual confrontational self to me.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46That's just a facade. Underneath it she's got very low self-esteem,
0:22:46 > 0:22:49which I'm trying to help her with.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52Well, God help the poor girl if you're on her case.
0:22:52 > 0:22:54I presume you're talking about Rhiannon.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57- I wasn't talking to you, Christine. - Excuse me, ladies...
0:22:57 > 0:23:01Well, I've talked to Michael about your plan to undermine me.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06I cannot work out if you're paranoid or just self-obsessed,
0:23:06 > 0:23:08but I was not trying to undermine you.
0:23:08 > 0:23:11I was trying to help a student who was upset
0:23:11 > 0:23:12and in need of some support.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18But this is my free period.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21I know. I'm sorry. It's really not fair.
0:23:22 > 0:23:25But it's Miss McFall's fault for keeping you behind.
0:23:25 > 0:23:26So why should I have to suffer?
0:23:28 > 0:23:31I've had a word with her about it, but you know what she's like.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36Just don't let her push you around like she does everyone else.
0:23:36 > 0:23:38We did a test on Keats last week.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40- And now we need to do another one. - SCHOOL BELL RINGS
0:23:40 > 0:23:42I can't let one of my stars fall behind.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44I need you leading from the front.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50- I'm not a star.- You've got a lot of potential. More than you think.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52- Now you're having a laugh. - I'm serious.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56Just don't get distracted.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00And if Miss McFall tries to keep you behind again, tell her you've
0:24:00 > 0:24:03got more important things to do than listen to her spouting.
0:24:03 > 0:24:06And if she doesn't like it, don't worry, I'll sort it.
0:24:07 > 0:24:08Here.
0:24:10 > 0:24:11You've got 40 minutes.
0:24:21 > 0:24:25The title is a reference to John Donne's No Man Is An Island.
0:24:25 > 0:24:29- What does that mean? - That people need other people.
0:24:29 > 0:24:32Right. That we can't exist in isolation,
0:24:32 > 0:24:35which in the context of the book is all about comradeship.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37Now this is the recurring theme of the novel.
0:24:38 > 0:24:42Now we know that these men are prepared to die together.
0:24:42 > 0:24:46But what else is Hemingway telling us about Jordan?
0:24:46 > 0:24:47That he likes blowing things up.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51Well, I was actually thinking more of Jordan's sense of duty,
0:24:51 > 0:24:52but thank you, Kevin.
0:24:52 > 0:24:55Well, it's quite a tragic love story too, isn't it?
0:24:55 > 0:24:58He's willing to sacrifice his girlfriend for his cause.
0:24:58 > 0:24:59Exactly.
0:25:00 > 0:25:04And the writer has us on tenterhooks about what he actually achieves.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08OK. Turn to page 62 and read the first three passages, please.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11What's going on with you?
0:25:11 > 0:25:12What?
0:25:12 > 0:25:16You've been acting weird all day. You've barely spoken to me.
0:25:16 > 0:25:18I'm fine. Just worried about Mum.
0:25:29 > 0:25:31- Looking good.- Yeah?- Excellent.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35I'll mark it later and give you the result tomorrow. But as I say,
0:25:35 > 0:25:40- you've a lot of natural ability for analysing poetry.- Thanks.
0:25:45 > 0:25:49Are you all right? Sit down. Do you want some water?
0:25:49 > 0:25:51No, thanks. I'm feeling totally rubbish today.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55I'm sorry to hear that.
0:25:55 > 0:25:57And the last thing you need is McFall pushing you around.
0:25:57 > 0:25:59No, it's not that.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02No, but it can't help. I know what she's like. She's got a reputation.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05Is there...
0:26:07 > 0:26:09..anything you want to tell me, Rhiannon?
0:26:09 > 0:26:10I'm fine now.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13Sure?
0:26:13 > 0:26:15It's probably because I haven't eaten.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17You? Not eating? Well, that's a first!
0:26:19 > 0:26:21Can I go now?
0:26:21 > 0:26:23Sure. And, um, well done.
0:26:28 > 0:26:31Is Mr Byrne in?
0:26:31 > 0:26:33Not in at the moment. But I'm Sonya.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37I should come back later, I need to get back to class.
0:26:37 > 0:26:38Never mind that. Come here.
0:26:42 > 0:26:44Tell me...
0:26:44 > 0:26:46what's Mr Byrne like?
0:26:46 > 0:26:49I mean, I was quite surprised when I met him.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51- My sister never said he was so buff.- Your sister?!
0:26:59 > 0:27:00Sonya.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06When exactly were you going to tell me about this?
0:27:06 > 0:27:07Well...
0:27:08 > 0:27:11..you would have guessed sooner or later.
0:27:11 > 0:27:13I mean, we're the spit of each other. Don't you think?
0:27:13 > 0:27:17Can you ask Miss McFall to come and see me please - she's History.
0:27:18 > 0:27:21- Oh, dear. - No, she's Head of History.
0:27:23 > 0:27:25Oh, right, sorry.
0:27:25 > 0:27:28Turn right out the door, down the corridor, through the crush hall.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36Sonya!
0:27:38 > 0:27:40Other right.
0:27:46 > 0:27:49- KNOCK ON DOOR - Come in.
0:27:51 > 0:27:54Hello, sorry to bother you. I'm Sonya, Mr Byrne's PA.
0:27:54 > 0:27:59Well, for the day, anyway. Hopefully permanent, fingers crossed.
0:27:59 > 0:28:00I'm on trial!
0:28:00 > 0:28:03- Oh, well, good luck. - Thanks.
0:28:06 > 0:28:07Can I help you?
0:28:07 > 0:28:10Oh, yes, Mr Byrne was wondering if you'd pop along and see him.
0:28:24 > 0:28:27Mr Chalk, could you help me with this coding? I'm stuck.
0:28:33 > 0:28:34Oh, what a pickle, eh?
0:28:35 > 0:28:38How interesting. Let's see what we can do.
0:29:07 > 0:29:10She's plucked this whole scenario out of her fevered imagination.
0:29:10 > 0:29:13Thank you. Enough of the recriminations.
0:29:13 > 0:29:15It's like dealing with a couple of bickering pupils.
0:29:18 > 0:29:22I'm going to bring the mediation forward. You're both free period six.
0:29:25 > 0:29:27Well, if you'll excuse me,
0:29:27 > 0:29:30I promised Rhiannon I'd help her this lunchtime.
0:29:30 > 0:29:32I'm a woman of my word, if nothing else.
0:29:38 > 0:29:39SCHOOL BELL RINGS
0:29:59 > 0:30:02- Oh! Watch where you're going.- Sorry!
0:30:02 > 0:30:04I haven't found my way round yet, and I'm a bit lost.
0:30:04 > 0:30:06Who exactly are you?
0:30:06 > 0:30:10I'm Sonya. Mr Byrne's PA. Well, hopefully.
0:30:10 > 0:30:12I wouldn't be looking so damn happy if I were you.
0:30:12 > 0:30:14Why's that?
0:30:14 > 0:30:17There's only one thing worse than not getting that job.
0:30:17 > 0:30:20- What's that?- Getting it. - What do you mean? I'm loving it!
0:30:20 > 0:30:25Mr Byrne seems really nice and this place is...well, it's brilliant.
0:30:25 > 0:30:29You're either woefully naive or mentally incompetent.
0:30:29 > 0:30:31Either way, you'll fit right in.
0:30:57 > 0:31:01Wouldn't have thought a skinny rat like you could afford to miss lunch, Scout?
0:31:04 > 0:31:07I'm quite surprised to see you today, to be honest.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10What? Of course, I've been looking forward to this for ages.
0:31:10 > 0:31:12Well, I'd understand if you didn't want to join us today.
0:31:12 > 0:31:15Don't be silly, Audrey. We're all adults, OK?
0:31:15 > 0:31:18Rhiannon! Well done. How are you feeling?
0:31:18 > 0:31:20- Up for anything, me, miss. - Good girl.
0:31:20 > 0:31:22Take it at your own pace, but I want you to try and push yourself,
0:31:22 > 0:31:23all right?
0:31:23 > 0:31:27- I'm faster than this lot, any day. - That's the spirit.
0:31:31 > 0:31:33Come on.
0:31:33 > 0:31:36Move, please. What the hell's going on?
0:31:36 > 0:31:39There's been a fire. Started deliberately by the look of it.
0:31:39 > 0:31:41And you are?
0:31:41 > 0:31:42Sonya. Michael's PA.
0:31:42 > 0:31:44He hasn't got a PA.
0:31:44 > 0:31:48Yet. I'm on trial. This looks like a book.
0:31:48 > 0:31:50Why would anyone want to burn that?
0:31:50 > 0:31:52Because it's Audrey's.
0:31:57 > 0:31:59# Look to the future Nothing's there
0:31:59 > 0:32:02# Don't know why I even care... #
0:32:02 > 0:32:03Come on, Jodie.
0:32:03 > 0:32:05Approach this with the right attitude
0:32:05 > 0:32:07and you might find you enjoy it.
0:32:07 > 0:32:11Yeah, likely. Who wants to walk with a bunch of old fogies?
0:32:11 > 0:32:15- I want you to look after Rhiannon, OK?- Aw, do I have to?- Yes.
0:32:15 > 0:32:18Are you sure she's fit enough for this, miss?
0:32:18 > 0:32:20Well, we're hardly doing the marathon and yes, I am sure.
0:32:20 > 0:32:23We have to push ourselves, Jodie.
0:32:26 > 0:32:28You're that tired, you may as well go back now.
0:32:28 > 0:32:31What's the matter, worried I might beat you?
0:32:32 > 0:32:34- Yeah, course I am. - I could if I wanted to.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37Ha! I could run backwards and still beat you.
0:32:37 > 0:32:39- Want to bet?- All right, then.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46# Cos you seem to think you know everything... #
0:32:52 > 0:32:54- Give us your hand.- Get off me. - Suit yourself.
0:33:06 > 0:33:09And another thing, it's highly unlikely the fire was accidental.
0:33:09 > 0:33:10Thank you, Sonya.
0:33:10 > 0:33:14And the fact it was placed on Miss McFall's desk suggests a statement.
0:33:14 > 0:33:16- Sonya, do you mind?- Sorry.
0:33:16 > 0:33:19Thank you for putting out the fire. We'll see you later.
0:33:19 > 0:33:20Right.
0:33:20 > 0:33:23I can't believe this has happened again and right under our nose.
0:33:23 > 0:33:25Well, it isn't necessarily the arsonist.
0:33:25 > 0:33:27Like I was saying, we might have a copycat.
0:33:27 > 0:33:29The fire was started during lesson time,
0:33:29 > 0:33:33so let's get a hold of the registers and find out who's unaccounted for.
0:33:34 > 0:33:37Connor! Have you heard about the fire?
0:33:38 > 0:33:40What?
0:33:40 > 0:33:42Someone's burned some stupid book of Audrey's.
0:33:44 > 0:33:48Well, now she might realise how much everybody actually hates her.
0:33:48 > 0:33:51And she accused you of being over-sensitive?
0:33:51 > 0:33:53Oh, who cares. If someone wants to help me
0:33:53 > 0:33:56in finding ways of getting rid of her, then bring it on I say.
0:33:56 > 0:33:58Finding ways?
0:33:59 > 0:34:02What, like manipulating people into thinking you're the victim?
0:34:03 > 0:34:06How much of this bullying's actually true?
0:34:08 > 0:34:11Well, she's got a point - you're not right in the head.
0:34:13 > 0:34:16Oh, grow up, Connor, and don't start judging me.
0:34:18 > 0:34:21Rhiannon!
0:34:21 > 0:34:23Rhiannon! Why are you beating yourself up?
0:34:23 > 0:34:25Let's just go back to school.
0:34:26 > 0:34:29- You all right? Rhiannon! - Get off me.
0:34:29 > 0:34:32- I'm just trying to help. - Yeah, right.
0:34:32 > 0:34:34Bet you're loving this, aren't you?
0:34:34 > 0:34:37Do you want me to get you some water? One of the teachers?
0:34:37 > 0:34:38Just leave me alone.
0:34:40 > 0:34:43- What's that? - Leave me alone.
0:34:45 > 0:34:48Don't you dare tell anyone.
0:34:48 > 0:34:49Why, what's happened?
0:34:49 > 0:34:51Just go away.
0:34:59 > 0:35:03All right, Kevin, er, why did you leave the study period early?
0:35:03 > 0:35:07- I didn't.- Yes, you did, I tried to find you at the end.
0:35:07 > 0:35:09I wanted to ask your advice on some coding.
0:35:12 > 0:35:14Oh, yeah. It's not illegal to go to the toilet, is it?
0:35:14 > 0:35:16No, no, of course not.
0:35:19 > 0:35:21Sorry, I didn't think he'd notice.
0:35:22 > 0:35:25It was worth it, though, wasn't it? Obviously rocked a few boats.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29I dunno. It was really important to her family.
0:35:29 > 0:35:31- I did it for you. - Maybe you shouldn't have.
0:35:31 > 0:35:34You said she was asking for it.
0:35:34 > 0:35:36Miss Mulgrew's your family.
0:35:44 > 0:35:47We need to find Miss Diamond. They'll be worried about us.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49And you need to tell her.
0:35:49 > 0:35:51- Tell her what? - That you're injured.
0:35:51 > 0:35:54And that Miss McFall forced you. She's got no right to do that.
0:35:54 > 0:35:57I mean, it wasn't like a punishment for anything, was it?
0:35:57 > 0:35:59I'm not talking to any teachers. What do they care?
0:35:59 > 0:36:03Hey, what's happened? Miss McFall's been looking for you.
0:36:03 > 0:36:07- Sorry, miss, we got really behind. - Rhiannon, you're bleeding.
0:36:08 > 0:36:10- I'm fine. - She's not, she fell.
0:36:11 > 0:36:14I think we better get you to the school nurse.
0:36:14 > 0:36:16No, I don't need a nurse. Just get me to the changing room.
0:36:16 > 0:36:18All right, bossy.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39Here you go.
0:36:39 > 0:36:40Thank you, dear.
0:36:40 > 0:36:43It's the least I could do. You poor thing.
0:36:43 > 0:36:46This must be very upsetting.
0:36:46 > 0:36:48My mother gave this to my sister
0:36:48 > 0:36:50and when she became ill she passed it on to me.
0:36:50 > 0:36:52I'm so sorry, Audrey.
0:36:52 > 0:36:58My grandfather wrote little notes in the margins about which sermons
0:36:58 > 0:37:03had the most impact on the young soldiers, and it was more than
0:37:03 > 0:37:06a family document, it was an important record.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10I can't believe someone would do something like this on purpose.
0:37:10 > 0:37:15There are some very sad and twisted people out there.
0:37:18 > 0:37:21How is your trial day going?
0:37:21 > 0:37:23Not great, to be honest.
0:37:23 > 0:37:25Not sure Mr Byrne's too happy with me,
0:37:25 > 0:37:29and now he knows I'm Lorraine's sister he won't want me round.
0:37:29 > 0:37:32You're Miss Donnegan's sister, really?
0:37:32 > 0:37:33Can't you tell?
0:37:36 > 0:37:37Well, now you mention it...
0:37:38 > 0:37:41Dead proud of her.
0:37:41 > 0:37:44Not that I tell her that to her face, mind.
0:37:44 > 0:37:45What do you mean?
0:37:45 > 0:37:49I wasn't there, so I don't know, but she said Miss McFall were
0:37:49 > 0:37:51banging on about her weight and that and she had to go on the walk
0:37:51 > 0:37:54with her and she made me go as punishment.
0:37:54 > 0:37:56Keep an eye on her. I'll be back in a minute.
0:37:58 > 0:37:59You all right?
0:38:20 > 0:38:22- Why aren't you at lunch? - I lost my appetite.
0:38:22 > 0:38:24If you've come here to get all self-righteous,
0:38:24 > 0:38:26you're wasting your time, I am not listening.
0:38:26 > 0:38:28Have you any idea what you've done?
0:38:28 > 0:38:31- With any luck I'll have got rid of the vile witch.- By lying.
0:38:31 > 0:38:34I really thought she was bullying you, and I tried to support you.
0:38:34 > 0:38:36If you and your little girlfriend hadn't poked your noses
0:38:36 > 0:38:40in where they didn't belong, none of this would have happened.
0:38:40 > 0:38:41- So it's our fault now, is it? - Yes, it is.
0:38:41 > 0:38:44Sooner you cut loose on that little tart the better.
0:38:44 > 0:38:46She's not the one causing all the problems!
0:38:46 > 0:38:49- She is clouding your judgement! - And the drink's clouding yours.
0:38:49 > 0:38:53You're pathetic, you know that? I am cleaning up your mess.
0:38:53 > 0:38:55If you don't like how I'm doing it, tough.
0:39:06 > 0:39:10- Audrey? Could I have a word? - Certainly.
0:39:10 > 0:39:13Did you make Rhiannon go on that walk?
0:39:13 > 0:39:15I suggested she join us. I didn't force her.
0:39:15 > 0:39:18Right, well, it seems she fainted halfway through.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20Scout's brought her back to school
0:39:20 > 0:39:22but they're under the impression you made her do it.
0:39:22 > 0:39:25I sent Scout on the walk as a punishment but not Rhiannon.
0:39:25 > 0:39:28She was upset this morning, I wanted to help her.
0:39:28 > 0:39:31- I thought the fresh air would do her good.- It obviously didn't.
0:39:31 > 0:39:34Well, I didn't mean to be pushy. Can I talk to her?
0:39:34 > 0:39:36Yeah, by all means, they're in the girls' changing rooms.
0:39:36 > 0:39:38- Thanks for letting me know.- OK.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41This won't affect the mediation, will it?
0:39:49 > 0:39:51Are you going to tell me what happened?
0:39:58 > 0:40:01Did you cut yourself on purpose?
0:40:01 > 0:40:04Why can't you just mind your own business and leave me alone?
0:40:05 > 0:40:06You have, haven't you?
0:40:09 > 0:40:12- If you tell anyone, I'll kill you. - I won't, I promise.
0:40:16 > 0:40:17Doesn't it hurt?
0:40:18 > 0:40:20Yeah, a bit.
0:40:22 > 0:40:24So why do you do it?
0:40:26 > 0:40:28Dunno. Makes me feel better.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34Can you give us a moment, please, Jodie?
0:40:45 > 0:40:49I am so sorry if it seemed I was forcing you.
0:40:51 > 0:40:53I was trying to make things better for you.
0:40:53 > 0:40:56I should have listened instead of preaching.
0:40:56 > 0:40:59- That's OK, miss. - No, it's not.
0:40:59 > 0:41:01I was trying to help you,
0:41:01 > 0:41:03and I've gone about it completely the wrong way.
0:41:03 > 0:41:06There are worse teachers than you.
0:41:09 > 0:41:11We're a tricky lot, I know.
0:41:12 > 0:41:15And I suppose you don't believe you can trust us.
0:41:15 > 0:41:17We must seem like the enemy sometimes,
0:41:17 > 0:41:18always telling you what to do.
0:41:20 > 0:41:21I promise you, Rhiannon...
0:41:22 > 0:41:24..if you feel like talking,
0:41:24 > 0:41:27whatever you tell me will be strictly between us.
0:41:29 > 0:41:30There is something.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35It's OK. You can tell me.
0:41:58 > 0:42:01How can it be Kevin? The fires were happening before he arrived.
0:42:01 > 0:42:03I'm not saying he's the arsonist.
0:42:03 > 0:42:05I just think he might have been involved today.
0:42:05 > 0:42:09All right, thanks, Daniel, keep this to yourself for now.
0:42:09 > 0:42:10Well, that's what I was saying.
0:42:10 > 0:42:12Now we've got a copycat to contend with.
0:42:12 > 0:42:14Well, what exactly are you advocating,
0:42:14 > 0:42:15that you ignore the fires?
0:42:15 > 0:42:18No. I'm saying that by letting them
0:42:18 > 0:42:20know how seriously we're taking it we might be making it worse.
0:42:20 > 0:42:25Tom, I don't care what it takes, we have to find out who's behind this.
0:42:25 > 0:42:26So let's start by talking to Kevin.
0:42:27 > 0:42:30I'm so sorry to hear this, Rhiannon.
0:42:30 > 0:42:32But you did the right thing by talking about it.
0:42:32 > 0:42:36You know there are specialist counsellors who could help you.
0:42:37 > 0:42:39If you want me to I could introduce you to someone,
0:42:39 > 0:42:42but only if you want me to.
0:42:42 > 0:42:44You have a think about it and let me know when you're ready.
0:42:46 > 0:42:49I know you've not had an easy time of it, have you?
0:42:50 > 0:42:52Do you have any contact with your family?
0:42:53 > 0:42:56I don't ever want to see my parents again, that's for sure.
0:42:56 > 0:42:58What were they like?
0:42:58 > 0:43:01They didn't love us, didn't give a stuff about us.
0:43:02 > 0:43:04You have brothers and sisters?
0:43:05 > 0:43:07- A brother. Lee. - Do you ever see him?
0:43:09 > 0:43:11We were split up when we were taken into care.
0:43:12 > 0:43:13Would you like to see him again?
0:43:15 > 0:43:16Looking like this?
0:43:18 > 0:43:19What does that matter?
0:43:21 > 0:43:24He's a footballer. Why would he want to see me?
0:43:26 > 0:43:29He's brilliant and everyone adores him and...
0:43:29 > 0:43:31what would he think...?
0:43:31 > 0:43:36That you're his sister. And he loves you and he's missed you.
0:43:36 > 0:43:38That's all.
0:43:41 > 0:43:43I think you should contact him.
0:43:45 > 0:43:46I bet he'd love to see you.
0:43:52 > 0:43:54Mr Chalk says you left early.
0:43:54 > 0:43:57Yep, about 30 seconds early.
0:43:57 > 0:43:58Am I not allowed to go to the toilet?
0:43:58 > 0:44:00The fire was started just before the lunch bell
0:44:00 > 0:44:02and you were unaccounted for at that time.
0:44:02 > 0:44:05In a proper court of law you need means, motive and opportunity.
0:44:05 > 0:44:08Right now it seems to me all you have is opportunity.
0:44:09 > 0:44:12So why would I want to set fire to a moth-eaten book?
0:44:12 > 0:44:14That's what I want to know.
0:44:14 > 0:44:16Well, that's an easy one, I wouldn't.
0:44:16 > 0:44:19Anyway, it's obvious who did it - your arsonist.
0:44:20 > 0:44:24Thank you for your insight. You can go for now.
0:44:30 > 0:44:32I should have just ignored her instead of letting her get to me.
0:44:32 > 0:44:34She shouldn't give what she can't take.
0:44:34 > 0:44:37I know, but I still feel bad though.
0:44:37 > 0:44:39Underneath it all she's actually all right.
0:44:39 > 0:44:42So what was her problem then? Why was she always mouthing off?
0:44:44 > 0:44:47You know what they say, "The best form of defence is attack."
0:44:50 > 0:44:51Are you OK?
0:44:52 > 0:44:54I've really messed up.
0:44:54 > 0:44:57I feel so bad.
0:44:57 > 0:44:59Do you have something to do with the fire?
0:45:00 > 0:45:03But I never knew he was going to do that.
0:45:04 > 0:45:06It's all my fault.
0:45:06 > 0:45:07No, it's not, Connor.
0:45:08 > 0:45:09It's her fault.
0:45:09 > 0:45:11We've got to get you away from her.
0:45:13 > 0:45:14Yeah...
0:45:14 > 0:45:16I think you're right.
0:45:21 > 0:45:24All right? Things going well with Sonya, then?
0:45:24 > 0:45:27- Not exactly a chip off the old block. - What are you talking about?
0:45:27 > 0:45:29The fact that she's your sister.
0:45:29 > 0:45:32I know I should have told you but you wouldn't have given
0:45:32 > 0:45:34her the time of day if you knew she was my sister.
0:45:34 > 0:45:37No, of course I wouldn't, and I don't want your spy in my office.
0:45:37 > 0:45:40- Spy? Why would I want to spy on you? - You tell me.
0:45:40 > 0:45:43What are you so worried about anyway, you got something to hide?
0:45:43 > 0:45:45- No. - So what's the problem?
0:45:45 > 0:45:48You need a new PA, I found us what I can afford.
0:45:48 > 0:45:50It smacks of nepotism, if you ask me.
0:45:50 > 0:45:53Well, for you information I detest nepotism, which is why I've
0:45:53 > 0:45:55- never given Sonya a job. - Right, so what's this?
0:45:55 > 0:45:59- Well, she'd be working for you, not me.- If she gets the job.
0:46:01 > 0:46:03- My apologies. - Thank you, Audrey.
0:46:06 > 0:46:09So as you know the purpose of the session is to resolve
0:46:09 > 0:46:10the problem by talking it through.
0:46:10 > 0:46:13Talk her way out of it, more like.
0:46:13 > 0:46:15If you can both try and keep an open mind,
0:46:15 > 0:46:18we might be able to leave here today with it behind us.
0:46:18 > 0:46:19Isn't that what we want?
0:46:19 > 0:46:23Sian, I would like to say something and it may speed things up a bit.
0:46:23 > 0:46:24Go ahead.
0:46:24 > 0:46:26I learnt something about myself today.
0:46:27 > 0:46:32I made an error of judgement, and it made me realise there may be
0:46:32 > 0:46:37some truth, a fragment of truth, in what Christine is saying.
0:46:38 > 0:46:41I'm sorry if my attitude's been misconstrued and...
0:46:43 > 0:46:45..I would like to apologise to you, Christine,
0:46:45 > 0:46:48if I've been pushy and if you feel I've intimidated you in anyway.
0:46:48 > 0:46:50It was not my intention.
0:46:52 > 0:46:54Christine?
0:46:54 > 0:46:58Well, I'm glad you've finally seen the light.
0:46:58 > 0:47:00If you accept her apology we can close the matter here and now.
0:47:00 > 0:47:03I really am genuinely sorry, Christine.
0:47:06 > 0:47:09Well, that's all very well, but now you've admitted you're a bully
0:47:09 > 0:47:12I don't see that you've got any right to be teaching.
0:47:12 > 0:47:15I mean, you were even at it today - that's hardly a sign of remorse,
0:47:15 > 0:47:19so I'm sorry but your apology isn't enough.
0:47:19 > 0:47:22Christine, you must understand how serious this is.
0:47:22 > 0:47:25Of course I do.
0:47:25 > 0:47:27This complaint will go on Audrey's record as it is,
0:47:27 > 0:47:30if you pursue the matter the implication could be serious.
0:47:30 > 0:47:33She's clearly hellbent on destroying my reputation, Sian.
0:47:34 > 0:47:37There's nothing more I can say or do to appease you,
0:47:37 > 0:47:41so you just go ahead and do whatever it is you feel you need to do.
0:47:41 > 0:47:42I will.
0:47:46 > 0:47:49Well, I'm sorry you've taken this position, Christine.
0:47:49 > 0:47:51You do realise if it falls the other way
0:47:51 > 0:47:53it could be you that's in trouble.
0:47:53 > 0:47:56Michael won't tolerate a false accusation against a colleague,
0:47:56 > 0:47:57you do know that?
0:48:08 > 0:48:09Kevin? Kevin?
0:48:10 > 0:48:14- You all right?- No. I'm not all right. Why did you have to go
0:48:14 > 0:48:16and tell Mr Byrne that I'd left the study period early?
0:48:16 > 0:48:17Because you did.
0:48:17 > 0:48:20Well, thanks a bunch, now he's accusing me of starting that fire.
0:48:20 > 0:48:22Well, it was you, wasn't it?
0:48:24 > 0:48:26I thought you were on my side.
0:48:26 > 0:48:28I am.
0:48:28 > 0:48:31I'm not going to turn a blind eye when you do something stupid, am I?
0:48:31 > 0:48:33Why did you do it?
0:48:34 > 0:48:37I dunno. I wanted to be someone around here.
0:48:37 > 0:48:40Get some respect, make my mark, you know?
0:48:40 > 0:48:43That is not how you get respect, that's how you get thrown out.
0:48:44 > 0:48:48Look, you're a smart lad, you're a really smart lad.
0:48:48 > 0:48:51Why can't you just be yourself? That's impressive enough.
0:48:53 > 0:48:55Is Mr Byrne going to kick me out?
0:48:55 > 0:48:58I dunno.
0:48:58 > 0:49:00But look, if you want a chance at saving yourself
0:49:00 > 0:49:04you better get back in there and take responsibility for what you've done.
0:49:04 > 0:49:06I'll come in with you, if you like?
0:49:06 > 0:49:07Come on.
0:49:12 > 0:49:14Kevin approached me and admitted everything.
0:49:14 > 0:49:17After he'd already been accused.
0:49:18 > 0:49:20He's sorry for lying.
0:49:20 > 0:49:23Once he started he couldn't find reverse gear.
0:49:23 > 0:49:26No. The fire was a calculated act, deliberately destroying
0:49:26 > 0:49:29articles of property that were of great personal value to Miss McFall.
0:49:29 > 0:49:31He's still trying to find his feet.
0:49:32 > 0:49:37- He mistakenly thought it would gain him some respect.- Respect?
0:49:37 > 0:49:41What kind of idiot thinks starting fires will gain him respect?!
0:49:41 > 0:49:43- He regrets it.- It's a bit late for that now, isn't it?
0:49:43 > 0:49:46What kind of message will we be sending out
0:49:46 > 0:49:49if we allow this kind of criminal behaviour to go unpunished?
0:49:49 > 0:49:51I'm not saying it should go unpunished.
0:49:53 > 0:49:55He's got great potential.
0:49:55 > 0:49:58You kick him out now it could have damaging consequences for the rest
0:49:58 > 0:50:00of his life. What kind of message is that sending out?
0:50:02 > 0:50:04Fine.
0:50:05 > 0:50:07We'll let Miss McFall decide.
0:50:09 > 0:50:10Thank you, sir.
0:50:14 > 0:50:16I've been an idiot, and I'm so sorry.
0:50:18 > 0:50:19That book must have meant a lot to you.
0:50:21 > 0:50:22Why did you do it, Kevin?
0:50:25 > 0:50:26I dunno.
0:50:28 > 0:50:30Some crazy spur-of-the-moment idea that doing
0:50:30 > 0:50:32something dangerous would make me look cool.
0:50:34 > 0:50:36I suppose...
0:50:36 > 0:50:37it's just...
0:50:37 > 0:50:40Well, I've always been a bit of an outsider.
0:50:40 > 0:50:42And I don't want to be.
0:50:42 > 0:50:46You know that all you've achieved is to put your future in jeopardy?
0:50:46 > 0:50:47I know.
0:50:47 > 0:50:51If you give me a second chance I'll show you what I can do.
0:50:51 > 0:50:55I'll show you I'm worth keeping, and I'll make up for what I've done.
0:50:55 > 0:50:59I'll do voluntary work around the school, whatever it takes.
0:51:01 > 0:51:03Please, give me another chance.
0:51:04 > 0:51:06You won't regret it.
0:51:06 > 0:51:09You know, I'm a great believer that in life it's not just what
0:51:09 > 0:51:12happens that counts but how we deal with it.
0:51:12 > 0:51:15I've also been stupid today, and I hope I've learned from it.
0:51:15 > 0:51:17You've been brave admitting what you've done.
0:51:19 > 0:51:22And I think you have it in you to make us all proud.
0:51:22 > 0:51:24So if you're asking for my opinion...
0:51:25 > 0:51:28..I think you should be given a second chance.
0:51:28 > 0:51:30KNOCK ON DOOR
0:51:31 > 0:51:34Sorry to interrupt.
0:51:34 > 0:51:36Just to say I'm off now. Don't worry.
0:51:37 > 0:51:41I know I ain't got the job but thanks for the opportunity.
0:51:45 > 0:51:49She's a lovely girl, Michael. In the spirit of second chances...
0:51:49 > 0:51:51Sonya.
0:51:59 > 0:52:01See you tomorrow.
0:52:01 > 0:52:03Yes!
0:52:08 > 0:52:11Kevin? I'll leave you with Miss McFall to decide on your punishment.
0:52:11 > 0:52:15You've been given a second chance, don't take it for granted.
0:52:21 > 0:52:25Thank you, sir. I really thought that was it.
0:52:25 > 0:52:26So did I.
0:52:27 > 0:52:31I didn't mean what I said earlier. I was mad, that's all.
0:52:31 > 0:52:33That's OK. It all turned out for the best.
0:52:36 > 0:52:39- You'd make a really great foster dad, you know.- You reckon?
0:52:40 > 0:52:41Yeah, I do actually.
0:52:43 > 0:52:46Thanks, mate. I'll see you tomorrow.
0:52:47 > 0:52:48All right.
0:52:54 > 0:52:57Hey, how was that?
0:52:57 > 0:52:59I find it difficult to believe that woman is a bully.
0:52:59 > 0:53:02She's not a bully. I think she probably has her moments.
0:53:02 > 0:53:05Anyway, Christine's in no mood to compromise.
0:53:05 > 0:53:07Well, I think we just have to let this thing run its course.
0:53:07 > 0:53:11Shame to lose either of them, though, I value them both.
0:53:11 > 0:53:13- My dad's expecting me. - Oh, how is he?
0:53:14 > 0:53:16Up and down.
0:53:16 > 0:53:19He's better today, but I don't think he can take much more of it.
0:53:19 > 0:53:20Sorry.
0:53:21 > 0:53:23I think he's aware that it's only a matter of time.
0:53:26 > 0:53:28He asked me to help him.
0:53:28 > 0:53:30What?
0:53:31 > 0:53:33I know.
0:53:33 > 0:53:35Well, tell me you're not considering it.
0:53:36 > 0:53:38Michael...he could change his mind
0:53:38 > 0:53:40and decide to put up a fight at any moment.
0:53:40 > 0:53:43The man's in agony. What kind of existence is that?
0:53:43 > 0:53:45Well, it's not for you to end his life, is it?
0:53:45 > 0:53:48- Besides which, it's illegal. - I've got to go.
0:53:48 > 0:53:50- See you tomorrow. - Michael...
0:53:52 > 0:53:54I'll come with you.
0:53:57 > 0:53:59He is well fit.
0:53:59 > 0:54:01I dunno about that, but he's well good.
0:54:01 > 0:54:02When am I going to meet him?
0:54:02 > 0:54:05Forget that, he's way out of your league.
0:54:05 > 0:54:08Anyway, he's got a girlfriend, says so on Facebook.
0:54:08 > 0:54:09You going to get in touch with him?
0:54:11 > 0:54:12Yeah, I reckon I will.
0:54:13 > 0:54:16You're not as bad as you've made out, you know?
0:54:16 > 0:54:17Want to bet?
0:54:18 > 0:54:19I really hated you.
0:54:21 > 0:54:23I'm not surprised, after what I did.
0:54:27 > 0:54:28It's all right, I forgive you.
0:54:32 > 0:54:33I still think he's well fit.
0:54:33 > 0:54:35He's still out of your league.
0:54:35 > 0:54:37Whatever.
0:54:38 > 0:54:41How's your brother? Liam, isn't it?
0:54:42 > 0:54:43He's OK.
0:54:45 > 0:54:47They said he's missing me mum.
0:54:48 > 0:54:50What are his foster mum and dad like?
0:54:50 > 0:54:52They're all right I guess, but...
0:54:53 > 0:54:55..it's not the same, is it? Fostering.
0:54:57 > 0:54:58It's not family.
0:55:07 > 0:55:10Imogen. Imogen. Imogen.
0:55:15 > 0:55:17Do you ever stop texting that girl?
0:55:19 > 0:55:20It wasn't Imogen.
0:55:21 > 0:55:23Surprise, surprise.
0:55:23 > 0:55:26I'm not seeing her anymore, it's over.
0:55:27 > 0:55:28You were right.
0:55:31 > 0:55:32Right...
0:55:32 > 0:55:33Well...
0:55:35 > 0:55:38..I'm sorry to hear that, son, but I do think it's for the best.
0:55:45 > 0:55:47And stay away from him. He's trouble.
0:55:51 > 0:55:54I think I might try and get out to see the footy next week.
0:55:54 > 0:55:55Fed up of watching it on the telly.
0:55:55 > 0:55:58Yeah? That's great that you're feeling up to it.
0:55:58 > 0:56:00I'm sure I will be.
0:56:00 > 0:56:02I'll get two tickets if you fancy joining me?
0:56:02 > 0:56:05I don't know what sort of girl you take me for, Billy.
0:56:05 > 0:56:09- I'm very respectful to pretty girls these days.- I see.
0:56:09 > 0:56:12Well, if you're up for it, I am too.
0:56:13 > 0:56:16Right, I better go. Thank you for the tea.
0:56:16 > 0:56:18Are you sure you can't stay for another?
0:56:18 > 0:56:21No, I've got a mountain of marking to do, unfortunately.
0:56:21 > 0:56:22See you tomorrow, then.
0:56:22 > 0:56:24See you tomorrow.
0:56:24 > 0:56:27I'll stop in and see you soon, Billy, take care, OK?
0:56:27 > 0:56:29- Stay out of mischief. - Bye-bye, love.
0:56:29 > 0:56:30- Bye.- Bye.
0:56:37 > 0:56:43You don't have to pretend, Dad. Not for Sian or anyone else.
0:56:43 > 0:56:45Pretending is all I've got left.
0:56:45 > 0:56:47Fine then, put on a show.
0:56:51 > 0:56:53Or put up a fight.
0:56:58 > 0:57:00Everyone loves a fighter, eh?
0:57:03 > 0:57:05I've got nothing in the tank.
0:57:06 > 0:57:07Oh, I wish I had.
0:57:08 > 0:57:11I wish I could make you proud of me for once...
0:57:13 > 0:57:15- ..see me battling against the odds. - Then do it.
0:57:18 > 0:57:19Fight this.
0:57:19 > 0:57:22Just give us a bit more time together.
0:57:22 > 0:57:23I can't.
0:57:28 > 0:57:30I want out, and I want you to help me.
0:57:37 > 0:57:39OK.
0:57:43 > 0:57:45When the time comes I'll help you.
0:57:53 > 0:57:56Some difficult pupils continue to hold the others back.
0:57:56 > 0:57:58Phoenix Taylor, I'm afraid, is an obvious example.
0:57:58 > 0:58:00It's time.
0:58:00 > 0:58:02Does my brother know we're not coming back?
0:58:02 > 0:58:04- Waterloo Road will look after him. - But not me, right?
0:58:04 > 0:58:06Will you marry me?
0:58:09 > 0:58:11- It's over, you stupid girl.- Argh!
0:58:17 > 0:58:18SCHOOL BELLS RINGS
0:58:18 > 0:58:21Connor! Connor, you need to get out, come on.
0:58:21 > 0:58:23Look what she's done. She's ruined everything.
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