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I hate empty rooms.

Me too.

So, it's a good thing we've got to get to class.

I don't know.

It feels kind of weird going to class with all the... I want to hold your hand

and walk down the corridor and show everyone that you're my boyfriend. You

should at least give me that while you can.

All right, Malik.

Let's go be one of those couples who makes everyone sick because of how cute

are.

Blah.

We're electrically connected.

We're light in our own way.

We've got this all together, no matter what they say.

We'll weather any storm and we'll ride it to the end to stay connected.

Don't wish it all.

Yeah, this definitely feels good.

Have you noticed how our strides match?

How have I never noticed that before?

I don't know, but now that I'm noticing it, I can't stop noticing it.

But it adds to our keenness, though, right?

Definitely.

Hey,

Mum.

Yeah, yeah.

Are they sure?

Okay.

Okay, um... Can I call you back?

Yeah, Nyla's with me, yeah.

Okay.

I love you.

It's gonna be fine.

I just...

I was just convinced that I would have to say goodbye to her.

But she's going to be okay?

They can't find any trace of cancer in her.

The operation got it all.

She's obviously going to need check -ups and that, but she's not going to need

radiotherapy or chemo.

Sorry, I just think because I'm so relieved.

Oh, dude.

They're relief tears, don't worry.

Mum's going to be fine.

Still going to give you hot... I'm just going to

feel happy for you from this position.

You know what that means, though.

That means I don't have to leave.

Nope. It means you have the joy of final assessments to look forward to. Mm -hm.

And the fear of not getting into second year.

Okay, let's not make Ali mad by being late.

Shall we run?

I really feel like running. Shall we?

Okay, sure.

Let's run.

Well,

I've got a

brilliant idea.

Mm -hmm.

The thing is, I don't have to leave anymore.

We need to go on our first date.

We're doing everything so backwards. I know. I said I love you before we'd even

been out. You said I love you before we'd even kissed.

Imagine if our first kiss had been bad.

Yeah, I didn't want to say, but... Hey, you don't get to tease me yet.

When do I get to tease you?

After we've had our first date.

Good morning, Foundation Year.

I would like to introduce you to our surprise guest lecturer.

He will be contributing to your final assessments and he is an expert in his

field.

Oscar Bierfeld.

Now, as you all know, Oscar is a world famous designer.

who already contributes to the Athena by sponsoring one of our students.

Oh.

Naomi. Ah.

Well done.

And I'm considering increasing that contribution by sponsoring more students

next year. But, of course, that all depends on the quality.

Or otherwise.

Of the work, I see.

So, over the next three days, you'll present your final pieces to us and your

classmates. And then you will have final assessment interviews with me.

This is your last chance to prove you have the skill, originality, and

resilience to make it through to second year.

So let's get to it.

It's okay.

It's just kind of like...

Like an earthquake has hit.

So this Occupy Files situation should be entertaining.

Not for neither.

My focus is on you from now on, Eric.

It's on Naomi.

You know she ended things with me. How ridiculous is that? We live in a topsy

-turvy world. Get over it.

I don't like getting over things.

I like correcting them.

I'm better than her, and I intend to use the fact that Oscar Biefeld is here to

remind her of that fact.

By stealing her sponsorship.

How did you know that?

Because I can be Machiavellian too. And yes, I do know what that word means.

Machiavelli is actually a personal hero of mine.

So, what's the plan?

Invite Oscar over for a preview and start sweet -talking.

Basically, yeah.

When he sees what I can do, he's going to drop her like contaminated garbage.

Want to come and watch?

Sure. If you buy me another juice.

Okay, guys, seriously, you need to quit it with the head told to confirm.

To my head. I'm not worried about you at all.

Okay, good.

Because I've faced Oscar Bierfeld before and... Actually, now I think about it,

he ended my career.

Okay, guys, don't stop with the head tilts. Turns out I need them.

Now, what you need is a special weapon, like a master sword.

Right, imagine you're playing Zora and Oscar Bierfeld is your final level boss,

right? So the only thing that will destroy him is a master sword. So the

question is, where do we get a sword?

Or you could just go and talk to Ali. The point of this whole situation is

unfair. Because it is.

Yeah, you guys are probably right. I should talk to Ali.

So the sword is completely off the table?

I mean, tempting as it sounds, I should probably handle this one like a grown

-up.

Um, I just wanted to talk about... Oscar Biafeld?

I thought you might.

Given our history, I just don't see how he's going to give me a fair assessment.

Perhaps not.

Then why is he here?

Because it's not up to me.

I wish it was.

But, Nyla, when somebody as important as Oscar Biafeld wants to be involved with

the Athena...

The college board are the ones who make the calls. Why, if they've won his

money? Well, to be fair to them, it could help a lot of students.

But you can handle this.

Focus on your work, not him. Be strong and mature.

He's just another person in the room.

Just another average, career -ending, final -level boss.

He can't be that hard to beat. Can't even figure out that the receptionist is

lunch.

I really wish I had a special weapon.

But I don't.

So I am going with strong and mature.

Hi, excuse me.

They're not going to be back for at least an hour.

Then I suppose I'd better come back.

Before you do.

Can I say something?

I assume so.

I don't want to say sorry, because I'm not.

I meant the things I said about you.

What?

What did you say about me?

You don't remember?

When you're in the public eye, a lot of people say a lot of things. They usually

wash over me.

Okay. Good to know. In that case...

Things I was going to say before doesn't matter, so I am just going to... You're

that model, aren't you?

I'm not a model anymore, actually.

Am I meant to feel bad about that?

No, not really, I don't.

It's in the past.

Which leads me on to what I was going to say.

Can we just be adults and leave what happened behind us?

Well, you can't be an adult because you're just a little girl.

Okay, if you want to look at it like that, fine.

But what about the other thing?

Oh, leave it in the past?

I don't think so.

Why not?

Clearly what I've said hasn't affected your life.

Because you thought you had the right to an opinion in the first place. You

still do.

So I won't forget.

Not until you learn how irrelevant you really are.

I'm grateful that you're taking the time.

It's rare for us to have someone that actually knows what they're talking

So this is where I've been doing my work here.

Show me this bag you're designing.

Oscar, I think you'll find you came to look at my work.

And I think you'll find I won't be dictated to by a teenage boy.

It's called the Nisha because I'm called Nisha.

I was inspired by the Suki bag, but mine will be much better.

How so?

It's perfectly designed for a girl just like me.

This pocket is for a mobile phone.

This one is for a lipstick and this one is for a second lipstick in case you

decide the first one looks gross.

The handle will reflect nail varnish and make it more shiny.

See? I've thought of everything.

It seems you have.

Let me shut.

If you pull this off, I'll option it.

Jamie, I want to know what optioning my design means.

It means that he'll pay for the concept and then launch it as part of his range.

You mean I'll be famous before I even finish foundation, yeah?

Finally. It's the kind of appreciation I deserve.

I can't focus on my final design anymore.

I'm going crazy.

Come for a coffee with me?

Your bad influence is true, but I'm bad influenced by the pretty size.

I can't really see your eyes in the sun.

And I'm not going anywhere until I figure out what I'm doing.

Lee Howes doesn't know what she's doing.

That seems wrong.

It's true.

Look at these pictures from the start of the year.

I used to be on the outside, just watching.

And then as they move on, I'm not just watching, I'm closer.

Part of things.

And that's a bad thing.

The way I see things has changed.

And the way I see things,

It's what I have.

If it changes, who am I?

You're like a forest.

Someone can trim some branches, make a path through the tough bits.

But you're still a forest.

You change and you grow, but you don't go away.

Not till you.

Always.

Okay?

I'm a forest.

And I think I just talked myself out of a coffee companion.

There's a big part of me that wants to run and hide, but... Okay, I'm here.

I'm facing my past and my future.

Just as soon as...

Bad news.

I don't think I'm going to be able to make our first date tonight. Oh, that's

cruel. I know. And we have final assessment interviews with Ali tomorrow

afternoon. Also cruel.

But maybe afterwards we can meet in the quad and go on our first date?

And maybe I get to kiss you again? Only if you want to wait that long.

Okay, I've really got to go to work.

Just as soon as I...

First to present, Sam Warner.

So I was actually thinking about dogs when I designed this bracelet.

About how they wear their owner's information on their tag. So if anything

happens, then you know it's cool.

I've actually had a lot of personal stuff happen in my own life recently, so

thought it might not be a bad idea for people to have the same thing.

Whoop, whoop!

Kenny, we do not whoop, whoop in this situation.

OK, sorry.

Sam,

can we take a closer look?

Yeah, sure.

Very good, Sam.

We'll see you later for your final interview.

Okay, who's next?

Lee Howells.

My piece is a self -portrait.

Sort of.

But it's not just me.

Because I'm not just me anymore.

It's made up of the people I'm made up of.

Sculpture is an interesting progression for you.

I'm still a photographer.

I know.

This is just a different way of showing that.

Oscar, any thoughts?

It's technically fine.

Okay, then.

Thank you, Lee.

I'll see you later for your assessment.

Lee, that is more than technically fine. It is beautiful.

Oh, wow. I am up very soon.

Quick question.

What if I've pulled a Nyla?

Overthought things at the last minute?

See, because you know what pulling a Nyla is, that means I've probably done

Not this time.

I have total faith.

And next we have Nyla Malik.

Surely workmanship.

Are you sure about that?

Thank you, Nyla.

I'll see you at 3 .30.

How did you make the magic dress?

Actually, no, no, no, don't tell me. It'll kill the magic.

OK, I will keep it a secret forever.

And the time check?

3 .29.

You've already done the hard part.

Yeah, yeah, you're right.

Well, uh...

Here goes.

I suppose it's not a surprise that Oscar Bierfeld wants me to grade you a D.

Not really, no.

Well, don't worry, because I'm not going to do that.

Because there are things we wear when we want to look good.

It's what the fashion industry is built on.

But industry is not art.

And when an artist works, they do something more.

They expose themselves to the world, no matter how much it scares them. And in

exposing themselves, they shed their fears.

And that's what you did today, and it's your best work so far. So far?

Which brings me to my next point.

You once came in here, Nyla, and argued for your place back.

You told me you were like Play -Doh, you hadn't set yet, and you were right.

But since that day, you have grown in talent and confidence, and I stand here

looking at a brave, talented young woman, and I think you're set.

Which is why I can't recommend you stay at the Athena.

Wait.

Wait, what?

Sorry, that makes no sense. Okay, hear me out. I still think you should finish

college. I'm not kicking you out. This is not like before. I simply think that

if you stay here, you'll stagnate.

I recommend you transfer to our sister college in New York.

The fashion department there is the best in the world.

What if I want to stagnate? You don't.

Not really. You're just scared.

New York?

Can I just sit down if I can whilst I... I don't want to rush you.

I know this is a really big decision.

It's just... My whole life is here.

But you know what I'm saying makes sense.

Thing is, I do.

I know that if I stay here, I'll be happy and safe.

And static.

And I'm too young for that.

But New York.

Can I even picture it?

Nyla? Are you okay?

Yeah. Because I can picture it.

Me in New York.

So, yeah.

The answer's yes.

I'm going to New York.

We've got this all together, no matter what they say.

We'll weather any storm and we'll ride it to the end. Just stay connected.