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Allegra was a romantic, deep down.

But a lot of people didn't see that side to her.

I promise I won't show anyone.

Tsk.

Don't you trust me?

Allegra didn't think real love

should make you feel lonely.

But she was never lonely at school. She was adored.

And she had her best friend, Grace.

She told me that the scandal was "an opportunity."

They would control the narrative.

And you know what?

They almost did.

Hey.

- You okay? - Not really.

Because you had my best friend kicked out of school.

I told you, Frances did with all her shit-stirring.

Jocasta's saying she's being bullied.

Grace is not bullying her.

Imagine having photographs sent around and everyone laughing.

Someone needs to take responsibility.

And what if it was me?

That'll be the photographer. I have my photo shoot.

Of course you do.

So excited for it.

Morning.

This is mother and guru Juliet Lonsdale.

Please meet the lovely Giovanna from Tatler.

- Welcome to our home. - Thank you.

Don't mind me. I'm... Hmm.

Oh.

I'm just here to enjoy the shoot. We'll save the questions for later.

- Great. - Great. Do you want to come?

- Thank you. - Wow.

This house is gorgeous.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Allegra, wait.

What are you doing here? And where's your driver?

I don't want anyone to know where I am.

Why not?

- You're acting so chaotic. - Because you're ignoring me.

And girlfriends don't do that.

And boyfriends don't take naked photos of their girlfriends

- and show them to all their friends. - Oh, my God! That was months ago.

Look, shouldn't you be thanking me?

Well, it wasn't that the inspiration behind your little Catalogue?

You think because K Rizz's posted you... dancing

you're, like, famous now?

Without those pictures, you'd be a nobody.

I'm not your girlfriend anymore, incel boy.

- Don't push me. - Stay the fuck away from me.

Grace is gonna take her top off.

- No, I'm not. - Yes, she is.

You said. Come on.

So, when I get back later, I expect to see the work you've done.

I'm not having you fall behind.

Please tell me what's going on so I can fix it.

I believe you, Grace. But if it's not you, then--

It's not Allegra.

I know you think the girls at St. Adley's are your friends...

but then why are you the only one in trouble?

Forget it.

- What do the school know? - Nothing.

- They don't know anything. - Then why is Grace in trouble?

We heard they have photos.

Don't worry. I'm going to sort it, girlies.

- And Grace is going-- - I don't care about Grace.

I care about my parents finding out about the app.

And that can't happen, okay?

So one of you had better take the fall.

Up to you.

She should just watch herself.

Steven. So glad you could join me.

Here we are, sir.

- You done this before? - No, I haven't.

It's a bit gross.

All this stuff with the girls, cyber bullying, sharing images, hmm?

- It's horrible. - Yeah.

Grace isn't at school, so it's difficult.

Well, and the thing is, it's not Grace.

So it would be good to have some support.

I suppose the school needs the person responsible to own up.

Pull!

So...

Allegra thinks you told the teachers.

My mum saw the photo on my phone, so I had to tell her.

Pull!

- Grace took the photo. So... - So you told on Grace?

We all paid to be on it.

Look, if Allegra cares that much

then she should just say it was her too.

- They should both own up. - I'm breaking out.

Why should we all get in trouble? Allegra is a psycho.

Pull.

- Oh, fuck, Allegra. - Say it to my face next time!

I'm sorry.

Little things were getting harder to control.

And the little things became the biggest things of all.

Grace isn't forcing any of the girls to do anything.

She's not like that.

I have to say, it surprised me. She's so well-behaved.

Bet her father must be proud.

Look, Juliet wanted me to meet with you

but, honestly, we have to stay out of Grace's situation.

It's only fair that Juliet and I remain... stateless.

Hmm.

Wasn't Allegra in trouble last year

for paying someone to write her essay?

Just her way of delegating. Ingenious in some ways.

Still cheating though.

Maybe we should just settle this like men.

I shoot you and that way we become the story.

Everyone forgets about all this ugly business.

Are you fucking kidding me?

- I'm joking, mate! - You're a fucking prick.

And you know what? So is your daughter.

Pull!

I lied to my mum about you.

This isn't fair. Why is it just me in trouble?

- You need to help me. - I said I would, didn't I?

- Grace, they don't have any proof. - This is not what we talked about.

The Catalogue's got out of control.

The photos weren't supposed to be this extreme.

You can delete it, okay? I'm not stopping you.

Let's say hi to the girls, Porsche.

- Hey, Miss Milanovich. - Allegra. Grace. How are you doing?

- Good. - Good.

Iris still doesn't contact you?

Well, she texted our group chat, and she said she was fine.

Sorry.

Usually she'd be back by now.

You know, I named her Iris after the goddess.

It means, "messenger to the gods."

But it's funny because she doesn't want to talk to me.

- Do you know where she is? - No.

I'll tell the police that she messaged

but they can't make her come home.

Look after her whilst I go inside.

Thank you.

This is so like Iris.

She's always making it about herself. Just running away.

- She's ignoring us. - What if something happened to her?

Why did she post that sick photo in the vote?

We need to delete it now before the school finds out.

Fine. Do it.

I was there for you when we created this.

Now I need you to be there for me.

I've got you.

I promise, Gracey.

That's great.

Let's try something a little bit different now.

Fantastic.

Fantastic.

- Okay, that's a wrap, everyone. - Thank you.

- Thank you. So much fun. - Well done.

- Thank you. - Pleasure. Congrats.

We've already gone through all the questions.

You won't have any surprises.

- Okay. - Afternoon.

Oh. How'd it go with Steven?

Tricky. But let's see.

Okay, well, I have my interview now.

I thought we were going to the school.

They said it was urgent.

- Hi. - Giovanna, I'm so sorry.

We're gonna have to reschedule. Something's come up at the school.

- Oh, of course. I understand. - Thank you, darling.

You must be Raef.

- Giovanna. - Pleased to meet you, Giovanna.

Got a woman who does it all.

Yes, she does.

Along with our cleaner, housekeeper, gardener.

Oh, and our daughter's life coach.

Takes a village. Or a team.

...apps, AI and whatnot?

I think it's about trusting teenagers.

If you want to meet hot singles in your area

click here and you won't be disappointed.

Hey, the Greendale meeting went okay.

But I'm sure with your input, we can close it.

What happened?

Nothing. Nothing.

Nothing? What did Grace say?

She won't tell me anything. She's still protecting Allegra.

Were you able to sort anything with Raef?

No. He thinks Grace should be punished, and...

- And he pointed a gun at me. - A gun? What the fuck?

It was a weird fucking joke.

Real funny joke! Imagine if you pointed a gun at him.

I thought you were going over there to make it better.

We need a solicitor.

- Yeah, I think so too. - Yeah?

You said this was gonna blow over.

You just said we needed one.

You know, if you want to deal with this alone

then you deal with it.

How are you?

You should be asking how Jocasta is.

I'm sorry that Jocasta's been made to feel embarrassed.

I'm the one who's embarrassed.

I had to go and tell the school

that there are photos, nude photos of my child.

I'm not against you.

We're in the same situation, but it's not Grace.

I spoke to Hugo's mother at Lowecroft House

and she said all the boys at that school

are on some app. "CalculatorGo."

Isn't that the app you found on Grace's phone?

Your daughter is the ringleader

and this is where she's sharing nude photos of all the girls.

No. It's Allegra.

I saw a video.

- That's not what Jocasta says. - This isn't fair, Frances.

You know that.

The school will do what's right.

What's going on? It's K Rizz. It's Trina. Rock, paper, scissors.

Here we go! Rock, paper, scissors.

- Hey. Hey. Hello, everyone. - Hi.

- Hello, darling. - Afternoon, everyone.

It is appreciated that you could all come in on such short notice.

I want to update you on what has occurred

as this is extremely serious.

We will be conducting an internal investigation.

Allegra, where are you?

We know about the app.

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

Would you stop? Stop lying to me.

I know you have it on your phone. You're all on it.

The school told us. We know.

- Are you seriously this insane? - What's happening?

- She's picking on me, as always. - I'm not picking on you.

And can you put a t-shirt on or something, please?

- Why? - Because it's...

You're not 12 anymore, and we don't want to see your bra.

You mean you don't want dad to see my bra.

- No, that's not what I meant. - Yeah!

- Sure! - Okay, let's reign it in.

What is that on your neck?

- Who did you get that from? - Why are you so obsessed?

- Hey! - Don't grab me!

- I did not grab you. - Enough! Enough!

- Get out! - I'm sorry.

- Get out! - We're leaving.

- She's suffocating me! - We're leaving. Enough!

Shit.

The school called this afternoon.

They aren't happy for you to come back.

What?

- I've been expelled? - I warned you.

You keep protecting everybody else but yourself.

And now? Now they're expelling you, Grace.

- What are you going to do? - What am I going to do?

I'm not a magician.

I can't just make everything better for you.

The school is saying you've been running an app.

Fine.

- Fine? - Yeah.

I'm expelled. Fine.

You don't care about school?

This isn't like you. We talk to each other.

There's a video. There's photos. What is it?

I know it's Allegra. What does she do?

- I don't know. - Tell me.

- I mean it. Who is it? - It was K Rizz.

The man whose party you went to.

- What did he make you do? - I didn't... I didn't take any.

It was just for fun. Like... like stupid stuff.

Fun?

The... the man's been taking photos of you girls.

I have to tell the school. People's parents.

No, you can't. I didn't mean it.

Please, please, please promise me. It's over.

- I can't. - Promise me. You have to.

You have to.

She knows she overreacted.

I don't know what's happening with her.

It was scary.

You were much worse at her age.

You jealous? You want me to give you a hickey?

No, I don't.

Allegra is involved.

You don't know that.

This is already nasty.

It's important we keep people on side.

You know what this town's like.

- Where were you today? - I had coaching sessions.

I get bored by myself.

And yet somehow you manage to keep yourself busy.

How'd it go?

It's like nobody in this town has ever dealt with a problem before.

I'm going to invite them over for cocktails.

Do you think that's a good idea?

Why are you doing this cake shit?

Because they're not the only ones who can make cakes.

- What's happened? - Nothing.

But just because they're rich

doesn't mean they're better than everybody else.

You're rich.

I know, but I'm not a judgmental, stuck-up bitch.

No, you're an angel.

The day we met, it was like you were sent to me from Susan

to look after us all.

And I know that looking after two children and an old man isn't...

- Listen to me. - No.

- I'm trying to do this for tomorrow. - Enough with the cake.

- It doesn't matter. - It matters to me.

- So let me do this. - I'm trying to ask you something.

Fucking stop!

I'm sorry.

This town is turning me crazy.

Where's everyone else?

The school knows Allegra. They're scared.

Well, grab a pen and start writing.

Thank you.

Afternoon.

Hi.

Hi.

Mm. So, Juliet, before you were a writer

you were a lawyer when you first met your husband

the famous cricketer Raef Lonsdale, who we're not going to talk about.

You document it all online.

From the outside, it's fair to say you have the perfect life.

Well, I'm not sure about perfect, but, um... I've been very fortunate.

Privileged? Would you say that?

'Cause your dad sits in the House of Lords.

He's a big deal, right?

Yes. I'm very proud of him.

His work ethic is impressive, even now.

Sure. And is it fair to say you have a lot of help?

At the photo shoot, I think I saw a cleaner, a housekeeper

a groundsman, and... I'm not even sure.

Well, they're not there all the time.

And a life coach for your daughter.

What does that entail?

Well, she's more of a mentor.

And it's obviously private between them

but... like sort of a big sister.

So, how are your readers

expected to achieve this "quiet calm" you talk about?

They don't have the same 24 hours in a day.

At my school, we kick out Black students

when there's a problem.

Instead of dealing with the issue

they would rather racially profile Grace Gibbons.

No justice. No peace.

- No justice. No peace. - Fuck.

No justice. No peace.

No justice. No peace.

No justice. No peace.

- No justice. No peace. - Everyone back to lessons.

No justice. No peace.

- No justice. No peace. - Now!

This is unacceptable.

No justice... Noori, what are you doing?

What about, like, brown women supporting one another?

You don't own me, Allegra.

You'll be spoken to after school.

If you enter the code, "Marissa," you get 25% off.

It's 26g of protein.

You take two capsules a day. That's 52g.

In the morning. Boom! One 26g.

Nighttime boom. Another.

- It's another 26g. - Hey!

You!

- You talking to me? - You are sick.

What are you doing with... schoolgirls?

- Teenage girls in this house. - What are you chatting about?

I don't even know who the fuck you are.

My daughter, Grace Gibbons. I know you know her.

I don't.

This is funny to you?

- I'm calling the police. - Call them.

I ain't done nothing. Them girls are mental.

Putting them all on some sick app. You're going to jail, you pervert!

She's friends with Allegra, yeah?

Your daughter and her mate

tried to get me to invest in something they made.

Nah, nah.

It was like a... a hook-up app for teenagers.

It was fucking weird.

I told them I didn't want to be involved.

You took photos of them.

- And if... if you touched Grace. - Now you listen to me.

I only let Allegra do a silly little dance and that for my channel.

But only because she paid me ten grand.

I don't believe you.

You don't even know what your own daughter is up to.

Some fucking mother you are.

So what one piece of advice

would you give to women like me

wondering about having kids?

You have a cheat code?

It's like turning up for an exam you haven't prepared for

and yet you're supposed to get top marks.

And that's impossible

so you just have to sort of wriggle through it as best you can.

Great.

Why do I feel ambushed?

This, uh... isn't a fluff piece.

I'm sorry if that's what your PR told you.

Issues like power and privilege have a role to play

even in motherhood.

Some of the negative reviews for your book highlighted that.

Oh. I don't read reviews.

So fucked up.

And coming up next

we are discussing parenting guru Juliet Lonsdale's...

... latest book.

If it's anything like her first publication, it's a must-have.

Lorna.

Gigi, hi.

Hi. I wanted to pop by and see how you are.

I heard about Grace being expelled from Juliet.

Juliet told you.

Uh... not to gossip. She was really upset and...

and worried that Grace was maybe leading Allegra astray--

Grace isn't leading Allegra astray.

Sorry. I've put my foot in it.

You should come for dinner tonight.

Juliet and Frances will be there. We're having cocktails.

You could clear the air.

Yeah. We just have to shift things around.

I'm so sorry about this protest. I'll take her home immediately.

I think that's best.

- And have you spoken to your father? - My father? Why?

About Allegra being involved in the app.

When Lowecroft House called, they named Allegra.

I hope this is the last we hear of it.

Guy, I'll take care of it.

We'll see Allegra back in school tomorrow.

It's not fair. And Grace is my best--

Just stop this foolishness.

This isn't a game. This is your future.

You lied to me.

You are behind this app.

Yes.

Is everything you have not enough?

Is everything you have not enough?

I told her not to do it. She wouldn't listen to me.

We were supposed to be a team.

But she's ruined getting me back into school.

She's been pretty selfish since she's been in with K Rizz.

I saw Iris's jacket in K Rizz's video.

- Do you think that's weird? - Maybe she forgot it.

That's what I said. But...

But you're worried.

She was trying to tell me something.

The night of the party

she accused me of being in love with a guy.

What if she was talking about herself and it was K Rizz?

You're worried about her?

Why was her bracelet in the woods?

What does Allegra think?

Allegra doesn't give a shit about Iris or me.

No one in this fucking town cares about anyone but themselves.

Thank you.

Ah! These are shaken, not stirred.

Thank you.

- But with mushroom oil. - Mushroom oil?

Oh, God no. It's drugs.

Takes the edge off. But there's barely anything to it.

It's microdosing.

Let tonight be a journey into sisterhood.

I didn't realize we were brought here to do drugs.

Oh, things have been a little tense. But I'm glad we could do this.

- I heard about Allegra. - What about her?

Well, the livestream. She wants Grace to come back.

Oh, right. Yes.

They're best friends after all. It's hard for all the girls.

Ladies 'shrooming?

We are. Are you?

Do we not look like, uh... "fungis" to you?

- What? - What?

- What? - This isn't like you.

- Well, I can be pretty wild. - That's true.

Frances is asking me about Allegra.

I'm not talking about that shit tonight.

Uh, everyone...

Gigi invited us. I hope we're not too late.

Kevin. More booze.

It's Steven. But, yeah, thanks.

You're right. This isn't awkward at all.

I'm not having them talk shit about Grace.

Did someone die and I don't know about it?

Let's keep it light. Uh...

We're all friends here.

Well, not all of us.

Meow!

I'd like to thank Gigi for inviting you all.

Would've been nice to know who was actually coming, but yes.

Well, she just wants everyone to get along.

She's got a heart of gold.

Tonight is a chance to put all this nasty school shit

behind us and come together.

I've traveled the world, but the one thing I've never had is friends.

You can't buy real ones. I've tried.

Anyway, I'm celebrating my one year sober.

Sober from alcohol, which was always my problem.

Never had an issue with drugs.

To Gigi, my minx.

To Gigi.

Cheers.

Oh, shit. This isn't mine.

Sorry, what is this?

There is mushroom oil in it.

Magic mushroom oil.

Are you planning on behaving yourself tonight?

Oh, no. I don't think so.

Good.

Do not leave me alone with them again.

- Total fucking bores. - Okay.

I know a game we can play.

Lorna, are you ignoring me?

What the fuck have you been saying about Grace?

I could say the same thing about you going to Frances and blaming Allegra.

Because you told all your mates that Grace is expelled.

Everyone wants Grace to be the problem, so it just goes away.

Do you want me to go to the school and ask them to expel Allegra too?

I want your daughter to take responsibility.

Grace is the only one taking the fall in the entire school.

- Bit convenient. - I'm not being ignorant

but I don't believe it's a race thing.

Well, then it's a class thing.

I can't just call my father and make things disappear.

I wasn't informed of the guest list before I came to dinner.

Guest list? It's not a nightclub.

- I have a problem with it. - Am I the "it"?

- The problem is me. - She's not talking about you.

I am speaking about her, if you want me to be plain.

Your daughter was running a sexting ring. It was disturbed.

- Oh, Frances, stop. - Oh, now you want to defend me?

You weren't even invited tonight.

I... I made this cake.

This is a conversation for grown-ups, Gigi.

You've been waiting for a reason to hate me

and now you have it.

I don't hate you because I don't know how to hate anyone.

- That's not what we do here. - I'm telling you to back off.

- I'm warning you! - Warning me?

- Yes, you witch! - I'm a bitch?

She just called me a bitch. Did you hear that?

- She said "witch." - I said "witch."

Oh!

That is not microdosing.

What in the devil's cunt was in that drink?

Why am I arguing with people on drugs?

You're on drugs too. Don't you judge me.

You are messing with the wrong girl.

Don't fuck with me!

Where were you?

I got a new boyfriend. He's called Jacob. I met him at--

I don't give a shit about Jacob. What's wrong with you?

I heard about school, and I'm sorry, but I tried.

You tried?

They expelled me. Are you fucking joking?

It's giving white savior complex.

I got in a lot of trouble for you today, okay?

- I can't force the school. - You could say it was you.

I did tell my mom, but...

But she... she wants me to take the blame?

I don't care.

- I told my mom that K Rizz did it. - What?

Why did you say that?

I'm not getting kicked out of school for you. And K Rizz is a weirdo.

Why is Trina wearing Iris's jacket?

And what the fuck are you doing with him?

Are you going to say it was K Rizz if someone asks?

- And then I can come back to school. - I don't know. Okay?

He could get in a lot of trouble if people think that.

Maybe! Maybe he should get in trouble.

He's the one hosting these parties, and then Iris literally goes missing.

What are you saying? You sound crazy.

My granddad will literally kill me if I get expelled.

- You don't get it. - 'Cause I'm not rich?

Or because I'm not a Lonsdale?

My mom was right. You were never gonna be there for me.

I'm glad I'm not like you.

Your family are fucking empty.

Mia?

Grace?

I heard Grace.

She's not here. Don't worry.

All the stress is gone.

We can be other people.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Monica.

Hey, Monica.

I'm Jeremy.

Why'd you say that?

- Why'd you say that name? - What?

- It's just a name. - It's just a...

You...

You've been looking at porn on your computer. I saw it.

Yeah.

You're having a bad trip. I'm gonna get you some water.

- Don't lie to me, I saw it. - Why do you push everyone away?

- I don't. - You fall out with everyone.

- I don't. - Your mom.

And then you accuse me.

I've made mistakes.

But I deserve love, too.

May I kiss your wife?

Please.

Are you sure you wanna do this?

Oh. I'm sorry. Hey.

Hey, Juliet.

You okay?

I don't know.

I've failed.

Oh, no. How can you say that?

I'm so in awe of you, Juliet. You're... you're so brilliant.

Sorry.

Can you speak to me?

- No. Go away. - Please.

I don't want to.

Actually, you know what?

It was them. It's Grace and it's Allegra.

They did this.

I know they did. I know.

Allegra paid K Rizz to post her on his account.

- Did you know that? - What the fuck are they doing?

I can't let Grace ruin her future.

I won't let that happen. I'll speak to the school.

Are we terrible mothers?

Maybe.

Could I have a hug?

Get in.

- Stop. - What?

- Stop, stop here! - What?

Oh, no. Stop.

Come on.

We all know that death is pain.

But this is beyond anything we had ever felt.

Because Iris could have been anyone's.

A daughter.

A child... taken.

It was as if it was happening to the whole town.

Iris's death hurt...

and it made everyone angry.