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I'm looking for someone to be Davina's mentor on next year's teacher training

programme. Well, do you think I'm the right person for the job?

I don't know, but I'm not exactly spoilt for choice, am I? I was wrong, weren't

I, to see what that is?

Well, think about it.

Yeah.

Bit of a sneak.

Trying to blackmail you into helping her.

Why would I not want to help Davina out?

But you two are sick of each other.

You know we can't work together, do you?

I'll see you later.

It wasn't for me doing the hairdressing thing.

You and Davina might still be talking.

That's nothing to do with it.

Look, I was just kidding myself.

She's way out of my league.

What?

Tom, I know that you still love her.

All we have in common is this place.

You're talking crap, Tom.

Oi, Chloe.

We're dressed and all.

I have a special assignment for you. I need a welcoming party for Monsieur

Ligard. Who?

He's the chef du projet of a cultural exchange organisation.

You know, school liaison, all that blather. He's given us the money for two

language labs.

Davina, can I have a word?

Yeah, sure.

Is it true you and Thomas split up?

Is that what he said?

Yeah.

But I think... I mean, I know, but he just doesn't want to lose you.

Chloe, you shouldn't be worrying about what a couple of daft adults are up to.

Just forget about me, Tom.

Enjoy it in your own life.

Well, I would.

If you'd just admit to each other how you feel.

I wish it was a straight ball with that.

The culmination of weeks of hard work, hoaxing and downright bribery.

Oh, the mysterious Monsieur Lagarde.

It's like the second coming.

I'll believe it when I see it. Oh, he'll be here. Him and his money.

Hey, don't tell me you doubt my ability to lure a man, Grantley.

Listen, this is where Claude has been having his tea for the past two months.

And I tell you, Miss Mason should be down on her knees kissing my size five

money I'll be bringing into this school.

Maybe you've found your metier.

I think I have.

I've got a... skill, and if I can use it to the best advantage of the school,

then why not?

Hi.

Can

we sort

out where we stand?

Just for the next time Claire calls me in the corridor.

Honestly, I'll swing for her.

I think we've made it pretty clear that we should just be colleagues.

Which is just as well because Rachel's asked me to mentor you next year on the

graduate teacher programme.

All right.

Don't I get any say in that?

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

I just like it to be someone who wants to do the job. I do.

As long as you're gentle with me.

Are you making me out to be some sort of elder?

It was a joke.

Right.

Oh, no, Jackie now tries to look all small.

Come on, then, travel agent of the month.

Are they taking his pictures this morning, all dead smart, like? Yeah,

just taking pictures of everyone who's been added to this competition. And the

winner gets a picture in the next travel brochure.

Mason's given him the morning off, said if he wins, it's dead good PR for the

school. All right, can't speak for myself. That was a thousand pound on

vouchers, good PR for anyone but Donny. And now...

You know, she spoke so sweetly.

She seemed glad to meet me.

She took me in completely.

Only then did I realize she didn't want to be alone. Didn't give a damn about

anyone else. She told me, get it to the back now. It's time we run it out now.

She did things to me that I've never seen before.

With her.

Anybody else would.

Anybody else would be okay.

With her.

Anybody else would.

Anybody else would be okay.

Good luck. I hope you win the competition.

I will.

You looked amazing.

She looked like a riot.

Why'd you let him do that?

I couldn't do nothing about it, babes, all right? The guy just grabbed her.

Yeah.

Chill out, will you, babes? Don't chill out, babes. Me, don't, eh?

Chloe's really starting to get on my... You'd better tell her.

And tell her quick.

I would do. But the lawyer says different. The lawyer says I have to be

a year to get a divorce.

Okay?

a cut of French's money for doing this.

That's the cross -cultural spirit we've come to know and love you for, Alicia.

I feel like a sappy flower girl or something.

Oh, my God.

Here he comes. Right, go and tell Mr Lawson and Miss Mason.

There you go. Thanks.

Oh, the relief.

It is like the proverbial weight being lifted from your shoulders.

So any news on Hordley's whereabouts?

Oh, that I know. I hope I never have to see him again.

Miss Haydock sent me. Miss Hildegard's here.

OK.

Well... I guess I'll go and meet and greet.

I'll see you later.

Two language labs can't be bad.

Yeah, let's hope so. Only three grand is schmoozing with Mrs Potter.

It'll be all right. She's a natural worrier.

Just as handsome as I remember him.

Well, welcome to Waterloo Road.

Eh bien. Miss Mason.

Monsieur Lagarde, thank you so much for coming.

Enchanté. Merci pour votre visite. Merci de m 'avoir invité.

Your very generous sponsorship of our language labs will really secure our

vocational French courses. Thank you so much.

Eh bien, je vous souhaite une visite agréable.

And thank you for your support of our new laboratory of

languages.

I also hope that the laboratories will prepare our students better to learn the

French language of affairs.

Bravo. But, Stephanie, there's no need to translate. My English is very good.

It is a matter of honor for me that one speaks the language of one's host when

it's possible.

Absolutely.

Steph, are you going to show Monsieur Legard around?

Yes. Yes, I'll give you the grand tour.

So we'll see you in my office, start lesson three for coffee.

Thank you.

Shall we?

Colouring in, a .k .a. art and design.

Can we?

Sure.

We're just having a nose.

They're painting landmarks in the style of French Impressionists.

Bet you've got the real deal over there, though, eh?

With your Galerie Lafayette.

The shopping centre?

Just my little joke.

But don't the children get the opportunity to paint en plein air?

Oh, there's not many open expanses in this neck of the woods, Claude. It's

much bull terrier land.

But if they're learning about the French Impressionists, they should...

I should be painting from real life, you know?

Learning about light and colour.

So, you're a bit of an artist, then.

Well, I'm available for sit -ins.

Clothes optional.

This Mason has spent a lot of time working on the vocational approach to

teaching. You know, getting the kids to express themselves.

I can see that.

And now that that seems to be working, we're concentrating on the traditional

subjects like French.

And what we want is a language laboratory.

But they don't come cheap, which is why we need rich businessmen like you.

I agree, language is important.

I can make a difference here.

I'm sure you can.

Don't forget.

I know. Change a couple of paragraphs.

Think on Mark.

Never even looked at her.

I know, Steph says she's a champion speed reader, but I've seen her at home

marking.

I feel bad about this.

It's not like we're hurting anyone.

We're not stealing or anything.

Like nicking grades.

I don't need grades for what I want to do.

Grades don't mean anything if you've got the passion.

Ooh, who told you that?

Look, I'm just doing this for Tom.

I promised him good Mark.

I like it when he smiles.

Don't go around not to smile about the moment.

I know Steph's been a nightmare over this whole language love thing and all.

I get decent grades, she'll be well happy too.

As long as we don't say out to anyone else, just me and you, yeah?

Yeah, of course.

This is where it all happens.

Ah, the language teaching.

Mm -hmm. Everything you see here is the fruits of my labour.

And which year is studying this?

This is year eight.

Well, decorated it all themselves.

Do they find it challenging?

Yes,

I think so.

Are there any other teachers?

Oh, not in this department. I'm the head honcho here.

Do you teach German?

No. Spanish?

Not yet.

Italian?

Listen, most of them can't even speak their own language.

Little buggers give up French when they get to year nine.

This is bad.

Very bad.

This place needs help.

So, Claude, what do you think of our school?

The pupils are extraordinary.

Very warm.

Next. How do you take your coffee? Black. He likes it black.

So, um, Mr. Lagarde, I'm sorry, but how much are we actually talking about here?

Stuff's been a bit vague with the figures.

When Stephanie first told me of your plight, it was my plan to offer you

for your labs.

But where are the teachers to teach in them?

Um, hello.

And where are the pupils to learn?

Only very few, I am told, are studying for the A -level. This is offensive to

me.

I'm sorry, Madam Mason, but it's not the language lab that you need.

It's the teachers who can inspire.

Well, we're always eager to improve our teaching standards, but it would be the

language labs that would inspire the kids to learn.

I'm sorry, but I have to say no.

I will be talking to schools who have more potential.

When you have invested in the teachers, I will willingly return.

Madame Esson.

Monsieur Lawson.

Stéphanie.

Au revoir.

Au revoir.

Come on, Stephanie.

Come on.

Lord.

Lord.

I think we've got our wires crossed somewhere along the line.

In what way?

Well, maybe I could explain it to you over a nice glass of wine.

Suffice to say, I'm going to look a complete idiot if you don't cough up.

Man.

It's just that, you know, given what we mean to each other, I think we should

have a frank discussion.

I think perhaps this is a good idea.

You do?

The more honest we are with one another, the more we know what we both want. Oh,

Claude, that would be such a help.

Well, I'm prepared to do this for you.

Thank you.

Shall we say your hotel?

One o 'clock?

Okay.

You all right, mate?

Wait a minute, man.

I'm doing my head in.

Eddie, I know you're disappointed, but don't give up on me. I said I would come

up trumps and I will.

Oh, yeah.

It's just a case of playing him along a bit more French style.

You know what they're like.

Yeah, cos it's gone really well so far, hasn't it?

Don't be so cynical, Eddie.

What on earth are you going to do now?

The way you're going will end up owing Claude money.

All I need is for you to cover me less than four. I'll be back before you know

it.

When I sent that old letter, I didn't think you were going to reply.

I'm really glad that you did.

I've missed you loads.

Yeah.

Me too.

So why now?

Why'd you get back in touch?

I just wanted to make sure that it was definitely over between us, you know.

I didn't want to be bumping into you in a supermarket and then thinking that. Or

with me pushing trolleys.

Well, you know I haven't had men in the state.

Well, you're here now.

Anyone I know?

Wild guess, Tom Clarkson.

He's a good bloke, Tom.

Can you meet me tonight?

I've got a lot of organisers. They've got a new job.

Yes?

Headteacher.

I never thought you'd set foot in a school again.

This one's in Dubai.

I hope it goes well for you.

Come

with

me.

Come and have dinner with me.

Let's talk about it.

Jack, let's just leave that. No obligations. No pressure.

I can't.

I still love you. You know that.

It's crazy.

You okay?

See you at seven.

Let me know when.

Gosling, Two Little Dogs, 22.

Beth Pell.

Think of a number, 38.

Stephen Green.

Played before, or some played before.

Neil O 'Rourke.

Hi, Grant. I'm sorry to interrupt, but can you please have a look at this?

I think it's been copied word for word from a GCSE revision guide on Macbeth.

General who is not naturally inclined commit evil deed. Too articulate for our

lot. Have you seen any other odd ones?

No. And, look, I've just got through all this lot.

Right.

So what should I do? Do you think Rachel might want to tell the exam board?

No. Why would we want to do that?

Our results are bad enough as it is.

Well, because... Has he signed his declaration?

I do solemnly declare that this work is mine, all mine and nothing but mine.

Yeah. Well, then we're covered.

No, we'll deal with this ourselves.

And I would lay you odds of seven to one on that the coursework moderator

wouldn't notice.

No, we submit the marks and they rubber stamp it.

Listen, I'm just going to see what Richard sees. Give it.

Oh, Paul Calderbank.

Right, let me deal with it.

I'll take it from here.

What are you going to do?

Well, I'll talk to Miss Mason, see what action needs to be taken, but I'll be

having a few stern words, and he can do it all again.

OK. Thanks.

Yeah, you know, Steve's got a picture of me later.

I can't believe that. You must be joking, bro.

You all right, God?

Hi.

All right, see you boys in a bit.

Oh, look, Mum, I'm sorry about...

You know the photograph?

Hey, don't worry about it. She's cool.

Well, I meant what I said.

I hope you win.

Looks like you're doing really well.

Yeah?

Thanks.

You're doing pretty well with your hairdressing and that.

Nice one.

Thanks.

Hey, never guess what I saw today.

Mr Rimmer.

He was with that Davina Shackleton, wasn't he?

Yeah, right.

You all right, self?

We're telling Chloe about Mr Rimmer, you know?

And he was in this Welsh mart car, and then Davina started getting in, and

they're both chatting and that.

Hi.

See you in a bit.

Come on, mate. You all right?

I think that's what Dante's just been telling me.

Apparently he saw Davina getting in a car with Jack.

Jack Ripper? Yeah.

Surprise, surprise.

I knew he'd come back.

That's it, then.

They must be back together.

Mika? Chloe, there's nothing we can do about it. They're adults.

She's obviously made her choice.

Well, we've got to do something.

Like what?

I don't know.

Mika, I really like her.

She's the only person that took me seriously with my hairdressing.

And you can't say she wasn't nice to you with all your eco -warrior stuff.

Even if Tom wanted her back? He does.

Mika, he loves her. I know he does.

You know it too.

Come on, think of all the women he could be bringing back.

Even if he wanted to get them back together, it's too late.

Definitely looking unlikely.

Rimmer back on the scene. Tom doesn't stand a chance.

What does that mean?

It's not quantum physics.

No offence, but Rimmer's just got this irresistible magnetism that Tom lacks.

Tom's better than Rimmer any day of the week.

If you say so.

OK.

Let's see how Mr.

Irresistible copes when he's got us two to contend with.

I've got to go.

Meet me at lunchtime, yeah?

Skiving off?

Skiving? You've got to be joking.

The next couple of hours might be the hardest of my entire life.

What's going on? I've got the whole school riding on me, Matt.

I've got to get Claude to cough up with the cash.

So, what are you going to do? I don't know.

Talk to him. Use me feminine wiles.

I just want Eddie and Rachel to know that I'm not a complete waste of space.

Tell me I'm not a complete waste of space. You're not a complete waste of

okay? Thank you.

I've got to go.

Steph.

Be careful, please.

All right, last but not least, off you go.

You've been in a wee world of your own lately.

All right.

Dubai. You know, I thought Jack was all for the kids.

But it sounds like he's just taking the money and running as fast and as far as

he can.

You never know with him.

Seems like he'd totally change, though.

He's very sure of himself.

Well, good luck to him.

But it sounds like this could be your chance for a wee holiday.

He could be living on that Dubai Pam.

No.

Oh, my God.

He's leaving tomorrow, so... Well, what are you going to do? You're not going,

are you?

I don't know what to do.

I'm meeting him tonight.

Your extra load of the France for next month.

Brilliant, thank you.

Didn't know.

No.

Jack today.

He came on to the school.

Jack, right.

How is he?

Yeah, he's fine.

He's off to Dubai.

Teaching. He's got the headstrong.

Big money then.

He wants me to go with him.

I'm meeting him tonight at the Lankfield Hotel.

So you're going?

No.

I haven't made up my mind yet.

Well, if you haven't made up your mind, you must still be considering it.

Don't stay on my account.

I'm not going to get involved in a beauty contest with Jack Brimmer.

You want him.

You're going to get him.

You seem to know what you want in your life.

That's great.

I don't.

We'll say no more about it, but next time make sure that at least some of

in your own words, OK?

Or I'll be forced to tell Miss Mason.

Off you go. Thanks, sir.

Actually, if I get half a dozen, I think a single rose looks a bit enough.

Yeah. Or a dozen.

Or two dozen.

Or 23.

Did you see that film where the guy becomes convinced that the number 23 has

portents of disaster?

Let's get six.

Hurry up.

I'll tell you what, I'll just get a drink.

Right, how are you doing?

Um, dear Davina, I'm sorry for what I said. This is just daft.

Please, let's talk about this away from Chloe and Mika.

Please. Thank you.

It's lovely here, isn't it?

Can I offer you something?

Oh, just a glass of wine.

Merci. De rien.

Claude, I'm quite an impulsive person.

And I think you are too.

So... Let's be honest with each other, eh?

I fancy you, and I know you feel the same about me, so why not do a bit of

business along the way, say, 30 ,000 euros worth?

Rachel's approached me about the possibility of being your mentor this

Right, um... Well, you know, I...

I wouldn't want to put you to any bother, Grantley.

I mean, if there's someone else that can do it, I'd rather. Oh, believe me, if

there was anyone else, I'd very willingly give him or her the task.

Thanks.

I don't know why I want to do this job.

Because teachers seem to spend their whole lives being flaming miserable.

Nice one, Grantley.

Hey, you would be my own teacher.

Learning off Grantley?

No.

Me.

If you'll let me.

Thanks, Chum, but I don't think that's a good idea.

I would love to see you at the front of the class.

Yeah, well, who needs a teaching qualification when they could be lying

beach in Dubai?

You're not serious?

That's not what you want.

And you know what I want.

You want to teach?

Let me be your mentor.

I don't think that's a good idea.

I wouldn't want to be a burden to you, so... You wouldn't be a burden.

No, it's just, um... It just wouldn't be worth the hassle that it would bring

you.

Okay?

Stephanie, you're a beautiful woman.

Strong, but... Well, that's true. I mean, I do have very high standards,

always have had.

I think that's maybe the part of my character that men find attractive.

But it's just what I look for in a woman.

What I look for in a man.

Stephanie, we say we would be honest with one another.

I'm a wealthy man, but I don't believe in something for nothing.

I'm sorry, I cannot give you the money.

The answer is no.

So it's been nice to see you again, and au revoir.

Me and Chloe were thinking, why don't you take us out to a nice restaurant

tonight? Try and cheer you up a bit.

I don't need cheering up.

You could have fooled us.

If you're talking about me and Davina, I told Chloe.

The feeling's mutual.

OK. Well, just cheer me and Chloe up, then.

Come on, Tom, we're really looking forward to it now.

We'll do the booking.

Maybe at the weekend.

Hey. Hey.

Fine.

So Chloe's right, then. You do blame her.

I don't blame her for anything.

Well, that's what she's going to think, isn't she?

Look, Mika.

All right, we'll go.

What makes you think Davina will turn up?

Half a dozen roses and the promise of a chicken fajita?

No. She'll turn up because she loves him.

Are you sure this isn't just about you wanting to see Tom settled?

Is it actually what they both want?

I know she loves him.

Judging by the way she was this morning, I can just tell she's not happy that

it's over.

So, kid.

Seriously? Yeah.

Tiffany. Claude.

Listen, I know I might have been a bit full -on downstairs.

Or perhaps you're just scared of English women.

Well, you don't need to be.

Ooh, very posh.

Ah, the mini bar.

Right, be a gent and open the champagne.

Hello?

Where the hell are you?

Look, we've covered two of your clients. They can't manage anymore.

Yes, I'm sorry, Rachel, but I've been a bit detained.

Why are you whispering?

Because I'm in the hotel room with Claude.

Look, Jessica's back to school now.

She's having dessert in a freshman's bedroom.

When's Steph going to realise this is a business deal, not a bloody date?

Sorry. Oh,

my favourite.

You have got a big girl into a lot of trouble.

One of the things they could use the money for is sending little old moi on a

refresher course.

Or I could come to Paris in the school holidays and get some lessons from a

native French speaker.

A refresher course?

Well, it's you that said that we had to invest in the teachers.

Think of what that money could do for French at Waterloo Road.

Miss Tiffany, stop.

I want you to leave my room now.

There will be no money.

Oh, come on, Claude.

You know what this means to me. And one piece of advice, Madame Edoc. A

desperate woman is never an attractive woman.

Desperate? For you?

I am way out of your league, matey.

Oh, and thank you for stringing me along.

Oh, of course, Stephanie. I will be delighted to help you and your school.

And what about all those flaming phone calls there? That was a waste of time.

Well, I hope that your other schools are more deserving than our kids. That is

where you should focus, Stephanie, on the children, not me.

This was never about you, Claude.

I've been teaching at Waterloo Road for nearly 20 years.

And this... This was about giving those kids a chance.

You're never going to have what Chloe and Donnie had, so just face it.

Oh, yeah?

And what would you know about it? Baby, you should always play it.

Should we set them up?

Oh, come on.

Oi, it's him. It's him.

Hello?

Oi, shh.

Yeah, yeah, it's Donnie, yeah.

Right.

OK.

Thanks, mate.

Bye.

I won.

I think me won, man!

Oh, no way!

I told you, here I come, mate.

You're going on your own, are you?

Here I come.

Oh, come on, Sarah, didn't mean that. Don't forget who put you forward for

competition.

Supported you. Gave you loads of advice and that.

It'll definitely be me and you, all right?

What the hell's going on here?

Sorry, sir.

You say you're not back yet?

Yeah.

Look, I'm sorry that it's bad news, but I tried my best.

I'm going for a drink. Well, you'd better make it a large one, because I'm

afraid your role as financial director is over.

Rachel clawed as good as promised me that money.

It's not my fault you turned out to be a liar.

What the hell was I thinking, giving you the role in the first place?

I put everything.

Everything into this job.

But if that's not good enough, then fine.

Sack me.

Steph, it's not about being...

It's a bit old -fashioned, but it's a nice gesture.

Yeah, but an empty one.

You've been a wee bit hard on him, don't you think?

This?

It's all about Jack.

It's an antler thing.

If he really feels this way about me, then why doesn't he tell me to my face?

Because he's not very good at it.

No, because he doesn't believe it.

Rachel, we've got a visitor.

Monsieur Lagarde. Madame Maison.

I might have a serious complaint to make against your school.

Excuse me?

Madame Edoc.

In your country, I think you call it sexual harassment.

However, I think that her heart was in the correct place.

I can only apologize if you're compromised.

No, no, no. I'm a big boy.

And Stephanie, she showed her passion for the children.

Madame Mason, I have changed my mind.

This is a check for 30 ,000 euros.

What? I thought perhaps it could be used to fund a student teacher from France,

perhaps, to work with your staff.

But that's up to you.

Perhaps some of the money could be used to retrain Stephanie.

She's a little inexperienced in business.

But please, don't send her back to Paris.

No. No, nowhere near you.

Right, you ready then?

You're not going like that, are you? Why, what's up with it? Yeah, can't you

look a bit more... kind of... minted? Yeah, I'm more sophisticated.

All right.

Ooh, that's just boring.

Boring?

Come on, then.

Are you two going like that?

Come on.

Well, this is some place you've chosen. Here it goes.

We'll have to come back here when you get your exam results, thank you.

When you both get straight A's.

Bye.

Hiya. Can I have a large vodka and tonic, please?

I think I'm going to have the lamb.

What about you, Mika?

I don't think there's anything I can have. Yeah, maybe it's a bit too posh.

come on. We can do posh.

In fact, one was thinking of having the foie gras for doctors.

Oh, really?

Yeah, I'll come with you.

I'll change it to scallops if it's going to make you feel any better.

That's fine.

See you.

Everything OK?

So far, so good.

Right. Where to, then, ladies?

Not been clubbing in a while. Oh, I thought we were going to get some pizza.

Oh, you can come too.

Yeah, of course.

Are you all right?

I'll link you to it.

Got some work to do.

More work?

Any more swatting and you'll almost be as clever as me.

No, thank you, Brett.

See you.

God, I really hope this goes to plan with Tom and Doreena.

Dear Tom, we hope we have done the right thing, but your dining partner tonight

won't be us, but Davina.

Thank you.

You look fantastic.

What are you having?

White wine, please.

Is she

spending your touch room on it before

you've even earned her?

We're going to touch tonight.

Well, I hope you'll let me buy you one thing.

Take you to a faraway place.

You know something, mate?

It took me ages to get over you.

You were my first proper grown -up relationship.

Is that the thing, this being your first proper true love?

Class, I think.

You and Tom, how long?

Not long.

The woman wants to tell if there's still something there.

That spark.

Well, I mean, I'm not complaining, but do you really need a kiss for that?

Mika. Tom.

You've made me look like a complete idiot.

Davina didn't show up. I'm so angry with both of you. Tom, calm down.

I'm really, really sorry.

It was stupid and childish of you. Yeah, yeah, it probably was stupid and

childish. But we were only trying to help you make the right decision.

I'll be the judge of what's the right thing for me. Fine.

But just to have yourself think, are you more annoyed about you looking like

a... dummy, or the fact that Davina didn't turn off.

I'll see you later.

Put another one in there, mate, will you?

And a pint of glass and a glass of Merlot, please, mate. I'll get these,

If I'd known that, I would have ordered a triple.

Guess how much money Claude gave us. Yeah, all right.

He blew me out, the little French. €30 ,000 over €20 ,000.

You're lying.

He came to see us after you left.

I can't believe it.

What happened to make him change his mind?

You, apparently.

See?

Told you you were wrong. I did it.

Yeah.

Well done.

Well, can't I approve of your methods of persuasion?

Every financial director has their own little ways, Rachel.

I've done the job, haven't I?

Mason's in there.

Well, you're still hiding away from teaching.

I'm married, man.

Not long.

Only six months to go.

Oh, get over yourself.

So I flashed a bit of thigh. So what? Don't tell me you've never done it.

I'm not reinstating it.

We'll discuss your new responsibilities when we've thought of something.

Somewhere you'll do the least damage.

Thanks. For nothing.

There. Maxine.

This is a pub.

You've got no right to be here. Now just... Just go home.

What's going on? What's up?

I'm what's up.

I'm hopeless, Max. No way, you are not saying that about yourself.

But it's flaming true.

Making out I'm something I'm not.

Finance director.

It's a laugh.

French teacher.

It's even funnier.

I'm just a fake, Max. I'm just trying to cover up the fact that I'm crap at

everything that I do. You're the best.

Nobody's ever going to tell me any different.

You've made me, what, get up in the morning and be happy.

And if that's not successful, then I don't know what is.

I love you.

Oh, God, Max.

You don't know how much I needed you to leave.

And you're not the only one who pretends to be somebody they're not, you know.

There's loads of folk do it.

I mean, loads.

What do you mean?

We know them really great coursework marks I've been getting.

Would I be able to train as a teacher over there?

I'm sure you could.

It's an international school.

Facilities are amazing.

And what if I said I wanted you to stay here?

Well, I've signed a contract.

It's a big commitment.

Well, I'd be letting a lot of people down.

That's the right answer.

What was this, some kind of test?

Yeah, of course it is.

I'm about to make the biggest decision of my life.

I want to be sure.

Why are we more likely to make it over there than what we would here?

We didn't work here because of me.

I was nosediving.

And the pills were making me think everything was okay, but it wasn't.

I couldn't make sense of anything.

It's been a long haul getting my life back in shape, but all along, I've been

thinking of you.

What are you doing here?

You've just had dinner with him and I was waiting for you to have dinner with

me.

I'm sorry, Tom, I just... I thought it was an empty gesture. Well, the truth is

it wasn't a gesture at all.

I didn't actually invite you for dinner, the girls did.

I'm sorry, Tom.

We've got plans for tonight.

That was a fact there.

Waiting and waiting.

I was shaking with excitement.

Had I given anything to see you walk through the door?

Well, she didn't.

Tell him.

I was shocked.

And I just knew.

I knew that.

You know that too, don't you?

It might be a desire.

It's fine.

I just needed to tell you.

Sorry for interrupting you, Evie.

Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

I'm going to get exploded on that one.

You won't, if you keep your mouth shut.

Anyway, you've told the truth now, and that's all that matters.

But suppose I get grades that I don't deserve?

If everyone got what they deserved, Maxine, I would be stepping into a

-driven limousine, and instead, we'll get in the bus. Where's the fairness in

that? Anyway, what's the point of giving Miss Mace and another stick to beat us

with?

I thought

you were going clippish.

So I'm going crack low.

Davina didn't turn up.

You're joking.

Where's Tom?

Throwing himself off a cliff by the sound of it.

Although, he might want to throw us off first.

I need a

beer.

Davina? Come in.

I want to be here.

Really?

Can

I

have one of those?

can change your mind, can't you?

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