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I'm Libby Guthrie. So what have you been up to?

Just persuading my dad to let me stay.

I've got them both wrapped round my little finger.

You know that little girl, Jess.

She knows everything about who she is.

I don't even know who my dad is.

I would like you to come up with something

to help us celebrate Jamaica. No way.

I will change my soul

I'm firelight

There's nowhere to go

But I know I'm going out tonight

So hold me close

I will be all right

Take this big old sun and

Turn it to fire, fire, firelight.

You look gorgeous, Kelly Jo.

Absolutely stunning.

She looks good with normal hair, too.

Ha. Some days she looks like

she's been dragged through a hedge backwards.

You've done dead well for yourself

with this culture day stuff, you know.

Everyone's going to love your podcast. I know it.

Do you know what? When you have kids, you just want them to grow up and be better versions of you.

Well, there you are. Mm.

What? It's true. Yeah.

You're going to make summat of yourself.

Libby!

Term'll be over by the time we get there. Sorry, I couldn't get in the bathroom this morning.

Sorry. My fault. I'd have been quicker if I knew you were waiting. Don't worry,

I know it must take you ages to do your make-up.

I didn't sleep well last night. You're not nervous, are you?

It's hard starting a new school when everyone's known each other for ever and I don't know anyone.

I thought this is what you wanted. Lord knows, you pushed enough to get everyone to agree to it.

Doesn't mean it's going to be easy starting again with no friends. Ah, you'll soon meet people.

Yeah. The good news is you've got Coral and Amy's classes today,

so they can introduce you to a few people. They do not need to.

Luckily for you, sweetheart, you just happen to live

with one of the coolest teachers in the school.

And then there's Miss Spratt. Ha-ha.

Hilarious! What novelty tie are you wearing today, Mr Cool?

Oh, Mum, look, look. It looks absolutely banging! Oh, you're the best, Miss Chambers.

Well, it's better than always having your hair scraped back in a bun.

Well, they don't sell all that hair stuff the shops near here.

I'll see you at school, Kelly Jo.

I can't wait to hear your podcast played to everyone.

All right, bye.

What are you being funny for like that?

You know she's only trying to help me. What?

She acts like she knows everything. I could teach you stuff.

I could tell you about your dad.

What do you want to know?

Come on, then.

Now? Yeah. You're going to be late for school.

Er... A personal day?

In term time?

That's what she said. She didn't mention anything about a personal day last week, so...

It's a last-minute decision - a, er, family matter.

Oh, is everything OK? Something about a sick aunt.

She was hoping you two might take the lead for a day or two.

Oh... Of course. I'm all over culture day anyway.

Yeah, I could step up. Yeah. I mean, I was fine taking the lead when you two were at the academy last week.

Then I should shoulder the workload today.

Sort it out amongst yourselves, but give Kim a bit of time, yeah?

Er... THEY TALK QUIETLY

Mr Guthrie told me to come and see you about getting my timetable. Yeah.

He texted me. Thought you might be a bit nervous on your first day.

I wish he wouldn't do that. We decided he's not my dad at school,

he's just any other teacher.

Oh. Could get a bit confusing on parents' evening.

Oh, Libby, there you are. Your dad said you were feeling a bit anxious.

Is there anyone he hasn't told?

I think he's just concerned for you. Is he?

It seems to me he's decided I should just be happy

and not complain about anything else.

Well, sometimes, men don't always pick up on deeper emotions.

But you can always come to me.

It's hard enough starting a new school,

but sometimes I feel I don't belong at home yet, either.

I'm sure that's not true.

Well, Amy's been lovely, but...

..I just feel in the way when her and Dad get on so well.

Well, you're family. Amy's just a lodger.

Doesn't always feel like that. It is like living with an old married couple at times.

There you go.

And you've got English with Miss Walker first up,

so she can show you the ropes.

I am 100% here to make sure you're OK.

He was fit.

Obvs. Er, obvs! Oh, look at that jaw line.

Didn't come from you, did it?

No, he was sweet, you know. Yeah. Proper funny.

And I always thought he fancied my mate

with the massive waps and legs up to her eyeballs.

But he didn't, he fancied me.

But you always told me he was like...like this wrong 'un.

That, like, you just didn't really want to know.

Well, it was easier that way.

You never missed out, though, did you?

Me and you did all right, didn't we? Yeah.

Yeah, I just, um...

I just can't really imagine having a kid and not wanting to see it.

So apart from being called David and being dead funny,

what else do you know about him?

I know that his mum went back to the Caribbean, at some point.

Yeah, Jamaica.

No, she wanted to go!

Jamaica. "Didya make 'er"?

Jamaica!

It's a joke. Everyone makes it.

But, yeah, his mum. Er, she went to the Caribbean.

I don't know... He is from Jamaica, right?

I think so. I don't know. Does it matter?

"Does it matter?"

Mum, my whole podcast, yeah, is about Jamaica,

and now you're telling me that my dad might not even be from there?

I can't believe this!

Well, I don't know. He still might be from Jamaica.

Wait, where are you going?

Good morning, everyone. A bit of an unusual day,

but hopefully an exciting one, too.

Kim is not with us today, so...

..well, myself and Lindon will be running things.

Check out Ant and Dec over there.

So, as many of you know,

there are over 22 languages spoken here at Waterloo Road.

I'm sure you'll agree that it is something to acknowledge

and celebrate that diversity.

The aim of these world culture days is to raise a level of engagement

and get them to think about the rich cultures and heritages

we have within the school.

And, today, for the first day,

we're going to be celebrating all things Jamaica.

When's it British culture day? Every other day.

Thanks, everyone, for, well, you know, changing your lesson plans

and, er, oh, yes - we have a full Jamaican-inspired menu

in the canteen. OTHERS: Ah!

Thank you very much. Thank you.

Oh, Nicky, yes. Noel, Schuey and the rest of the life skills team

will be helping you out with the cooking. What?! Nobody told me that.

Thank you, Nicky. Um, yes,

so one of the highlights for today will be the podcast Q&A sessions

that Kelly Jo will be running in the library,

with sessions open to each of the year groups.

I've heard it and it's really quite special.

Yeah.

Thank you, everyone. That's, er, probably enough from us, I think.

Er, listen, if you need anything, you know where we are,

and just have a great day. Yeah? Thank you. Brilliant.

I'll get that.

After you.

Well, that's going to be fun - them two jostling for position.

Come back, Kim, all is forgiven.

Just what we need - the pupils running the asylum for the day.

Yeah, well, normally I'd agree with this idea.

Does seem to have got Kelly Jo engaged with history for once.

Kelly Jo's really turned things around recently.

She's thinking about doing A-levels, you know.

Well, that's a mini miracle in itself.

I thought you'd be more focused on your daughter's first day at school

than the likes of Kelly Jo.

Well, I am, but, you know, I'm sure Libby'll be fine.

I don't know. She seemed pretty anxious

about meeting new people earlier.

But she rocked up with her mum's credit card

from the other side of the world. I think she'll be fine.

Just cos she acts all tough does doesn't mean she is.

We're not all as open with our feelings as you.

Well, anyway, I appreciate you looking out for her, Coral.

She reminds me of myself at that age. I just want to make sure she's OK.

Oi, Samia!

Oi, where's Kelly Jo at? No idea.

What, late on her big day?

Well, you know what Kels is like.

She won't stay teacher's pet for too long.

Hiya and welcome to my podcast, Jamaica And Me.

I'm Kelly Jo. But, up until recently,

I never really thought about what that means.

Now, if you're starting to look into who you are,

we might begin with your name or your hobbies or values.

But someone's identity is made up of so much more than that.

It's hard to know who you are

if you don't really know where you come from.

But, since finding out my dad was Jamaican,

I've really started to feel more secure about my future.

Yes, Miss Walters!

Are you ready for the dream team in your kitchen later?

Why do you think I'm about to hide all the sharp knives?

Eh, I know the difference between my onions and shallots, me, Miss.

It's true, Miss. Oh, wait till you try his speciality dish.

Yeah. Er, I will need like an oak smoker and a Hibachi grill, though.

Ha. You'll be lucky if the blender's working. Nah, Miss.

You need the right equipment if you want the intensity of the flavour.

I think you've been watching too many cookery shows.

What's this masterpiece, anyway?

It's the magic, yeah? Corn shards, er,

cheddar puree on top,

and then, like, freshly cut avocado.

It's nachos, innit.

Are you ready for your big day? Yeah.

I understand if you're nervous,

but you've already done all the hard work.

Well, yeah, I've worked hard,

but I just don't know if it's right any more.

This is the best work I've seen you do.

Anyway, you don't have to put up with last-minute jitters

because we're going live at lunchtime.

Your podcast will be downloadable so the whole school can listen.

Hello?

Screw the podcast!

Oh, sorry.

Good luck.

Right, saltfish fritters, curried goat,

jerk chicken and rice and plantain on the side.

Any questions? Yeah. Why are we here?

That is a good one. Apparently, to help me,

but you're slowing me down, so come on, chop chop. Off you go.

Come on! In you go, in you go.

Aprons, gloves, hats, everything you need in there.

Check you out! I don't get this Miss Walters at home.

Well, you know, I only turn it on when I need to, Mr Charles.

Oh, aye. Great job with the table, by the way.

Eh, Miss. Whereabouts are these jalapenos?

No, I've told you, you are not making nachos in my kitchen.

Oh, all right, then, I'll put some of these Jamaican ingredients on, then. Jerk nachos.

Oh, I won't say no to that. No, me neither.

No-one is making nachos!

What, not even if we have a Mexican day?

Oh, no, I don't think we'll be having a Mexican culture day.

Oh, right. So we can have the Jamaican day -

why can't we have a Mexican day, then?

Cos there's no Mexican students in school, you doughnut.

Hey, Miss, can I go to the loo?

Yes, Dean, you can go if you're back in one minute.

I just wanted to see how your proteges were getting on, Nicky.

Well, I mean, nobody's set fire to anything yet, so...

Yeah. No, I'm sure you've got everything under control.

You've got a real knack with the kids.

Both of you. Both of us? Really?

Yeah. I actually wanted to discuss something with you,

if you've got a minute. I'm sure they'll be fine on their own.

There's got to be something here I can use to make a smoker.

No, no, no, no, no. Yeah, yeah.

Let's...let's get someone to keep an eye on them.

Mm-hm? Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

BELL RINGS

There you are!

So are you going to give us a sneak preview of this podcast, or what? No, it's dead boring.

Well, I ain't heard a peep out of you in days, so it had better be good, girl.

Right, zip it, everyone.

Kelly Jo, would you mind sitting over by the window today?

Er... Yeah.

We have a new pupil. I introduced her to Samia earlier, so I thought it makes sense to buddy them up.

But I always sit next to Samia. Yeah, it's fine, Miss Walker, I can sit on my own.

Seriously, Kelly Jo, I thought you're supposed to have this mature new attitude.

Just for today, Kels.

English is the lingua franca.

But what does lingua franca mean?

It is a language that unites those who speak other languages.

So don't underestimate the English language,

which spans across the globe.

Yeah, and how does it span across the globe, then, Miss?

Now, the kids helping you out today, it is a bit of a trial.

I-I want you to join the life skills programme.

What, you mean you want us to teach?

Well, I've been looking into similar programmes, right?

And they've had some great results

by using support staff as role models.

Role models! Never been called that before.

What would we even do? Well, you could...

You could teach them your favourite dishes. Er, basic food prep.

Donte, I thought that you could maybe teach a maintenance lesson -

you know, changing plugs and fuses and that kind of thing.

I just... I really don't want to lose the life skills scheme.

Mike's self-defence class - it didn't exactly go to plan, did it?

Yeah.

Well, it can't hurt to give it a go, can it?

Mm, I don't know about that.

The kids, they'll love it.

Get paid extra for it? Yeah, yeah, yeah, course.

And, right, I will be here if you need any support.

But I've got... I've got every faith in you both.

Right. Well, I've got to get back. I'll think about it. Yes!

Right. Brilliant.

Louise Bennett-Coverley's poem Colonization In Reverse looks at

what it really means to leave your home country of Jamaica

to start a new life in England.

Bennett-Coverley explores...

Sorry you got stuck with me. I didn't mean to get your mate moved.

Not your fault. And what it means... Miss Walker seems to think she has to look out for me

cos she's locking tonsils with my dad. Ugh. She was a pioneer.

Since I've moved back, I've been stuck in

with my dad, Miss Walker and Miss Spratt.

..she fell often stopped her... Spratt's all right.

No, you don't have her playing show tunes from your old bedroom.

Has anyone actually read the poem as per my request?

Kelly Jo.

Um... No, sorry.

Well, that is a shame, because...

..the whole focus of this class is for you.

What's that supposed to mean?

The entire curriculum today is a celebration

of all things Jamaican. Right.

And you...you can't even be bothered reading the set literature.

Well, it's not all about me, is it? It's meant to be for everyone.

Well, you should be setting an example.

Has anyone read it at all?

Libby. I enjoyed the way the writer uses humour

to poke fun and ridicule the whole idea of the colonisation.

You can clearly see the writer strongly believes it's important

to laugh in the face of adversity. That is very impressive, Libby.

Yeah, and straight off the internet.

How is everything? How's Mike? Er...

It's a bit tense, yeah? Just being stuck at home.

But I'm sure he'll be back once

the safeguarding have issued their report.

Yeah. Tomorrow's chip paper, pal. Yeah.

It's just, you know, living and working together -

can't even escape the drama at home.

I mean, you must know what that's like,

with everything with Nicky and stuff, yeah?

Well, we're not together together. But...

Must get on top of each other quite a lot.

No. So to speak. Sorry. Yeah.

Yeah, it can get a bit intense, sometimes -

when she forgets to clean the bath after her shave, that is.

Oh. Yeah. Very nice.

Yes, Miss Whipaway!

May I say you're looking rather stylish today.

Um... What do you want, McManus?

Do you happen to have a list of all the pupils at school?

Well, I wouldn't be very good at my job if I didn't.

OK, so do you have any from, like, a Central American descent

on that list?

Back to your lessons. Preferably Mexican.

Go! Sorry, Miss. Sorry.

BELL RINGS

Yeah. Nice one, Miss. Hope you enjoy the rest of my day.

Kelly Jo?

Just when you think she's turned a corner, off she goes again.

What happened?

Well, she's full of attitude, when this entire day is about her.

No, it's...it's about everyone.

No.

I'm not really sure this engagement idea is really working.

Yes, well, it might if you encouraged the pupils a bit more.

I feel like I'm doing something to upset your friend.

No, it's not you. It just really means a lot to her

that she gets everything right today.

And she gets wound up easily when she's under pressure. Mm.

Kelly Jo!

Kelly Jo, what happened in English? It's Miss Walker, sir.

She chucked me out my seat for that new girl, Libby,

just cos she's banging her dad, which, by the way,

is actually the grossest thing I've ever heard.

Is this still about the podcast? I told you that it's all wrong.

I can't do it. It's a great piece of work.

I mean, it's almost Radio 4 worthy.

I don't know what Radio 4 is, sir.

That really doesn't matter. You're doing so much better.

Why are you suddenly doubting yourself?

Cos I always screw up, sir.

Hey, it's OK.

It's OK.

I thought that my dad was Jamaican.

And my mum's told me that he might not be.

I don't know who I am.

It's OK, it's OK. OK, just come over this way.

I'm glad I caught you.

Um... I hope I didn't make things awkward for you

with Samia this morning. You were only trying to help.

I thought it would be good for you to get to know Samia.

But her friend, Kelly Jo, can be, um...

..a law unto herself.

I appreciate you looking out for me.

My dad's lucky to have you. Aw, thank you, Libby.

You know, I can always have a word with your dad if you're uneasy with Amy in your old room.

Oh, I'd hate to put him in a difficult position when they're so close.

They're not that close, are they?

I'm not saying there's anything going on. Of course not.

It's just a bit weird to see her walking around in her underwear,

but I guess that's just the way she is.

She walks around in her underwear?

Maybe she doesn't do it when you're there.

But she does it when I'm not?

Honestly, it's not a big deal. Please forget I said anything.

Hey! Hello. Is Lindon around?

Er... Teachers are complaining

cos the heating's on the blink again

and the council can't come out. Oh, well, I can take a look.

Right, right.

"Right"? No. Eh! I can be handy when I want to be, thank you.

I just want it fixed. We're hardly giving off Caribbean vibes, are we,

if it's minus two? HORN HONKS

What are you doing with that? Why...? Health and safety.

Yes, I know, but you're not a truck.

I just thought that I was getting somewhere,

then this happens, you know?

I know that you're thinking that you don't know who you are right now...

..but none of that changes the great work that you've done.

Yeah, our pasts are important, but...

..it's not as important as the future.

Where you're headed is much more important than where you've been.

Oh, that's a bit cringe, that, sir...

Yeah, but I'm right, though, aren't I?

Yeah. KNOCK AT DOOR

I've got a class out here wanting to come in for your Q&A.

Are you ready?

Yup.

OK. Let's do it.

Hiya, come on in. Sorry, let me move my stuff.

We're going to the races

Having such a lovely ti-i-i-ime

And we're going with your friends

Why you going with your friends?

Crack the bones in your back

It feels so good to be back

Why don't ya flex some more?

Why don't you dance some more?

Look at the state of that, Dean. Look at it.

And you've got half an egg in there, as well, the shell!

And you've not prepped the cucumbers, either.

No, I can't, Nicky. I'm allergic.

Excuse me - Mrs Walters from now on, now that I an actual teacher.

Oooh! Fine. I still can't do it.

Right, well, someone else is going to have to do it, then.

Noel, you do it. Are you joking?

Do I look like I'm joking?

Will you behave with them? They cost money. Come on.

And stop eating them!

You didn't tell him. Cos that's her fella.

Hey, we just to live together.

Not that it's any of your business, though, anyway.

Mum! Whoa!

Oi, its Miss Walters to you and all, mate. What now?

You forgot to wash my PE kit. Tonya, I'm sorry. OK?

It's this flipping banquet and this new teaching thing.

What teaching thing? Don't ask, OK?

Just go and raid the lost property box. Again?

Just go! Ugh!

And who's stirring the rice?

Where's Noel gone?

Noel, get that out of your mouth now

and, Schuey, get that off your head now.

What is going on in here? OK. Miss, shall we take a minute outside,

have a little breather, yeah? I think that's for the best.

PUPILS: Ooh! Hey, pipe down, you lot. Get back to work.

Yes, sir!

Go on, sir!

Life skills. Yeah, all right.

Should teach just-about-scraping-by skills.

It's just been a mad morning.

SHE SIGHS

I need that extra money.

And I would love to teach, but I'm just going...

I'm just going to tell Joe. I'm going to tell him it's off.

I need to focus on being just a mum and a dinner lady.

"Just a mum and a dinner lady"?

Yeah, and the rest. Yeah? Chuck in... Chuck in crowd control.

Agony aunt. Izzie's nail lady, my hairdresser.

Nice try. Thank you.

Come on, man. Where's that feisty can-do attitude, eh?

Maybe it's under that pile of goat's meat that needs cooking in there.

Look...

..this whole single-parent thing baffled me.

I mean, you've got half the energy,

you know, half the brain space...

..but you get twice the love,

and twice the gratitude.

And twice the washing.

LAUGHING: Yeah! Yeah, that, too.

Hey, Look, I've seen the way that Tonya and Preston

appreciate you, Nick.

And I've got to say, I think you're nailing it.

And, look, if you want to be a teacher?

Well, I think you'll nail that, too.

Yeah, go on, then. All right.

There we go. Was that a smile, then? PHONE PINGS

Oh.

Right, I've got a boiler that needs fixing.

You get cooking that curry, you, cos I'm starving.

Hey, there's more than twice the amount of cooking

since I've moved in with you, and all. I'll see you later.

For people like my grandad, it must've felt well weird,

knowing that the country that once ruled them

was now, like, asking for their help.

So I like to see him and his mates

like, you know, in them proper nice shoes,

like, looking dead fancy and, er...

Well, you know... You know when you're, like,

really, really, really looking forward to something

and then it comes about and it's a bit meh?

THEY LAUGH

OK, folks, I see Dean at the door, which means it's nearly lunchtime.

So let's thank Kelly Jo for the podcast and the Q&A.

Yes. So good.

Hi. Check you out.

They're all clapping, so you couldn't have been terrible.

SHE LAUGHSS

Yeah. So, are you coming for some scran, then?

Ah, I'm not very hungry. Sorry.

What? Are you serious?

I've been working me arse off in the kitchen all day

and you're not even going to try it?

MOCK JAMAICAN ACCENT: Oh, come on, then, gal.

Come on, let me take you for some rice and peas.

Oh, you're not supposed to do that.

What, not even on Jamaica Day?

Especially not on Jamaica Day.

All right, fine.

You're not getting out of trying my rice. No.

Listen, yeah? If I get food poisoning, I'm blaming you.

If you get food poisoning, I'll get it too!

THEY LAUGH

Come on. All right. Um... Dean.

I need to talk to you in private later, if that's OK.

Yeah. Yeah, I'll take you somewhere private.

Don't worry about that.

After you've had some scran.

Come on. OK.

Oh, cheese and pickle - my favourite.

That one had all the pickle on!

MUFFLED: Sorry, I've got a mouthful now.

Right, well, you're making the sandwiches tomorrow,

and I want extra pickle! OK.

Didn't realise you, er, shared lunch.

Well, it's just as easy to make for two,

but there's enough for three if you're hungry.

Well, anything to save me from food prepared by Schuey Weaver.

So, have you thought about what happens now Libby's staying?

Will Amy be making a move?

Well, I don't think it'd be fair to just throw her out.

And it's quite nice that Libby's got a female role model around.

And you think Amy's the best person for that?

Well, why wouldn't she be? You tell me.

Well, she's young and fun,

and she works hard and gets the job done.

SHE SCOFFS

Well, you clearly know her a lot better than I do.

What about your sarnie?

I've lost my appetite.

CHATTER

Look, you did this.

What do you think?

Yeah. Do you like it?

Yeah. It's good, innit?

Saltfish fritter?

MORE STERNLY: Saltfish fritter?

REGGAE PLAYS

Kels!

Hey.

I've been looking for you since English

to tell you how amazing it all is. Thank you.

I'm so glad that everyone gets to see how brilliant you are.

Shut up, man. Soppy.

You were out of order, though, not moving for Libby.

She winds me up, Sam.

So she's only been here for one morning.

Oh, come on, she's just trying to be nice.

And I told her about your talk and she's going.

Put yourself in her shoes, Kels.

She don't even know anyone here and she's got you staring her down.

Hi. Hi.

Um...

Here we go. Thanks.

I am sorry if I was out of order before.

Don't worry about it. Your talk looks dead good.

I can't wait to hear what you've got to say. Thanks.

Ooh, I've really been craving jerk chicken.

Have you had any cravings, Kelly Jo?

None.

Oh...

Catch you later. Bye. Bye, Dean.

Oh, er...bye?

Um...

Dean, there's something I need to talk to you about.

Yes, Kelly Jo! Hey, nice one today.

It's been proper enlightening, innit? Yeah, yeah.

Everyone's saying they've learned summat and that.

So I did have a question, yeah?

So how did you manage to convince, like, Mr King to have this day?

Um, it's not my day. That's what I'm trying to say.

Everyone's getting something out of it. Right.

Yeah? So if someone like me want to do something like this,

how do I go about it?

OK, right, OK, OK, just picture this, right, yeah?

Yeah. So, first period, yeah?

In the morning, sound of panpipes fill in the air, right?

The waft of chipotle coming out of the canteen, yeah?

Everyone's all like "Arriba, arriba," all ready for the fiesta.

He just wants to have a Mexican day so he can make his nachos.

Not everyone likes a fiesta, innit? Are you serious, Noel?

Do you know that this is all about, like, unheard voices

and people finally having a say?

And you want to make it about junk food, yeah?

Whoa!

Wow! OK. Junk food's harsh.

I only thought, right, that we could all have a laugh.

Yeah, well, it's not really about what do you think, is it?

Grow up, mate.

What? I swear, you said you liked my nachos.

Grow up, mate.

WHISPERING: It's not about you!

BELL RINGS

Welcome to my day of culture.

Well, it's not just my day, it's a day for everyone.

I really want to thank Mr King

for giving me the chance to do this podcast,

and, yeah, for being so supportive as I found out about my heritage.

Sorry about that.

Nothing worse than being late.

It's OK.

Um... SHE CLEARS HER THROAT

Like I was saying, I'll play the podcast

and then you guys can ask me any questions after.

So, yeah, this podcast is really important to me.

After finding out that my dad is Jamaican,

although I don't really know him,

I really, really wanted to find out what that meant

for me and my future.

Sometimes it is easy to underestimate

what a small island is capable of, so I really hope...

PHONE RINGS ..after all these lessons today,

you guys can appreciate this place... Donte? ..a little bit more.

What? Wait, what about the boiler? Yeah.

Before I start, does anybody have any questions?

Have you ever been to Jamaica?

No, I haven't, but I'd like to one day.

Hang on, this presentation is about a place you've never been

and a dad you've never met? LAUGHTER

Well, that's not fair.

I mean, it's important to know about our past generation

so we know what we're passing on to our future generation.

I mean, if you ever become a mum,

you'll want to be able to teach 'em about their heritage,

won't you, Kelly Jo?

You know, if you've got something to say,

why don't you just say it, Libby?

She's trying to stick up for you, Kels.

It's not her fault you keep banging on

about a country you know nothing about.

What's the matter, Kelly Jo? Have I said something to upset you?

You know you have, you evil cow, Libby Guthrie!

PANICKED SHOUTING

SHE ROARS

We'll get it sorted. Just leave it with me, yeah?

Oh, hey, how did Libby get on in class this morning?

Everything OK? Well, I thought you were of the opinion

she could take care of herself.

STUDENTS CHANT: Fight! Fight! Fight! You want to say something, say it!

STUDENTS SHOUT

She is his daughter. Yes, I know, but I'm just saying...

Maybe you should stay out of their family business,

instead of hanging around all the time,

making cosy lunches in your underwear. What?!

Have you ever thought they might need some private family time?

Libby has confided in me,

and she is really struggling with her mental health.

SHOUTING

Whoa, whoa, whoa, no running the corridor!

We're going to miss it.

It's all kicking off with Kelly Jo and Mr Guthrie's kid.

SHE ROARS No, no, put it down.

Oh, my God, she's a proper psycho.

Why do you always ruin everything?

It was that evil cow. She knew exactly what she was doing.

She didn't say or do anything, Kels.

Oh, right, yeah!

What, acting all innocent?

But I see you, I swear...

SHE SHOUTS Come on!

Calm down, calm down. All right, show's over.

Everybody out!

SHE SOBS

Sam...

NICKY: We shouldn't underestimate ourselves.

My lunch wasn't a total disaster.

Yeah? Mm.

Stace even used the phrase, "slightly under-seasoned,"

which took me by surprise. Yeah, well, the fish was, to be fair.

Hey. I'm joking! I'm joking.

And, as much as I hate to admit it...

..you have kept me going over the last year as well.

I have? Yeah, of course.

Just, you know, the kindness you've shown me after everything.

How you are with the kids.

I don't know how you do it. Lesser man would have fallen flat.

Yeah, well, two broken singletons, us.

Mm.

Better together though, aren't we?

I'm sorry.

Wait a minute.

You haven't done anything like this all term.

What happened today?

It's just Mr Guthrie's kid winding me up.

She's been here five minutes. How's she done that?

And, look, even if someone is goading you,

you don't have to react.

You're a different person

to the girl that was smashing up the music room all those months ago.

Yeah, I know I am.

Is it just Libby winding you up?

Cos I find that hard to believe.

Even if she does have a resting bitch face.

Officially did not say that.

I literally just heard you, Miss.

I just feel like...

..like no matter what I do...

..I'm just always going to mess up.

Like maybe I'm not meant to be successful, cos...

..every time I get close to achieving something, I just...

Well, don't say that, that's not true.

You've just had a setback today, that is all.

Maybe my whole life is just one big setback, Miss.

Hey!

What's going on, Kelly Jo?

You know you can talk to me, right?

I think it's just my meds.

Think I need to, like, up them.

OK.

Just remember that there are so many things

that can affect your behaviour -

sleep, appetite, hormones.

Hey, don't beat yourself up, yeah? Yeah.

You'll have to go to the BU for now, but I'll speak to Mr King.

On her first day. Oh, her mum's going to have a field day.

"She's only been with you two weeks and she's already been in a fight."

It was hardly Libby's fault.

Yeah, well, I just can't believe

I actually thought that Kelly Jo was trying to change.

She is.

Oh, come on, Lindon.

I get what you're trying to do, but are you surprised?

Investing in kids like Kelly Jo is a high-risk strategy.

"Kids like Kelly Jo"? What does that mean?

Kids like Kelly Jo, exactly what I said.

So you're saying that only children who are...conventional

deserve a chance to excel?

No, I really don't think that's what Coral was trying to say.

Black children need continuous sustained support.

Right. Kelly Jo messed up, but she... I mean, she knows it.

All I'm saying is, and I'm just asking you,

please don't reattach the label she's worked so hard to shake off.

Fine.

But just keep her away from my daughter.

What's that?

Smoked paprika guacamole.

I decided to make 'em to say sorry for upsetting Kelly Jo,

but...she got thrown in the BU.

I didn't mean to upset anyone.

Yeah, well sometimes you can upset people without realising.

Just want to make people happy, Miss.

It doesn't work out that way all the time, does it, Noel?

Cos sometimes you can hurt people that you care about,

without meaning to. All right.

Didn't think it upset her that much.

Just saying.

Right, come on, then. Let's give these a try.

Let's have a go.

Mm.

Actually really good. Yeah?

When I were a kid, I refused to eat anything

except, like, nuggets and chips,

and my nan took us to a Mexican place down the road

and I were fuming, me - they had no fried food or anything,

but they had these, and, well, I tried them

and it was like a whole world opened up for me.

You got to try things, innit? You'll never know what you might like.

You're wiser than you look, you, aren't you?

Was that a compliment? SHE LAUGHS

Right, I'll tell you what -

you come and do my cooking classes

and we'll get these on the menu one day.

You... Really? Mm-hm.

That... You won't regret this, right?

So I have got this great idea

on how we can, like, fully deconstruct beans on toast.

Right, OK, just hang on a minute, Heston.

Let's focus on the nachos for now, yeah?

Oh, I need the toilet, Mr Todd.

I think I ate something a bit dodgy last night.

Oh, God, it's coming up. Yeah, go on. Thank you.

Urgh... Thanks.

You all right? Yeah.

I heard about what happened.

Imagine getting stuck in the BU on your big day.

Oh, right, yeah.

Yeah, well, it was Libby's fault, right?

I should have known that Guthrie's child would have been a devil.

Yeah, it's not just that, though, is it?

Look, I know what's going on.

See, I knew she would have told you.

She's an evil cow, Dean. I would have told you about it.

I haven't even done the test.

What? What test?

The test that Libby's told you about.

What? I haven't spoken to Libby.

Was chatting to Preston,

he said your mum texted him saying you're upset about your dad.

Kels, what are you on about? What test?

I didn't want to tell you like this.

What?

I won't be long.

Oh, hey.

How's Libby doing?

Oh, she's more upset than injured.

I still don't know why she wanted to come to this bear pit of a school.

Well, to be closer to her dad, I imagine.

Hm.

Er, listen, listen...

..I appreciate you letting me stay for so long,

but I think it's time that I moved out.

Has Libby said something to you?

No, no.

No, wouldn't blame her if she had.

But you haven't lived together for a few years now

and you need time on your own, to be a family again.

I need to find a new way

To be all right

I need to find a new truth

To get me through the night

This is my land

And it's your land

This is my hand

I put in your hand

This is my freedom

And this is my stand

Cos I'm staring at walls

And I don't know what they put them here for

I will change my soul

I'm a firelight

There's nowhere to go...

PHONE TIMER BEEPS

Nicky, I am so sorry.

I crossed a line and I shouldn't have.

Got to try these things properly, haven't you?

Make sure you like 'em.

And do you?

I might do.

BELL RINGS

Oh, wait.

Oh, Dean, where'd you go? You all right?

Just like...

Don't be looking at me like that.

Like what?

Like I'm about to tell you that you're dying or something.

I'm guessing you've told this idiot, then.

What? I-I don't know anything, me.

Just shut up.

Well, you're off the hook anyways.

What, really?

HE PUFFS

Yo! Go on.

Wait, not like that.

It was a close one, though.

Should have done a Shaggy there, yeah? "It wasn't me."

Day of culture and that.

I, er...

I just thought I'd check you were OK.

For what it's worth, right, thought today went really well.

Apart from the staff complaining

and Kelly Jo going off the deep end, yeah.

Right, well, you know Kelly Jo.

I really thought that encouraging her

to learn about her heritage would help her focus.

It's just made everything worse.

No, it didn't.

She has made some great leaps today,

before the whole... well, cat fight thing.

I never got the chance to find out about my dad's heritage

and by the time I chose to ask, it was too late.

I-I just thought that if Kelly Jo could find out

who she was, it...

..it might help her get her head straight.

Yeah, I'm sure it will.

I really tried to make today work for everyone.

Yeah, and you did.

You did.

Quite the first day.

You never told me it was so dramatic here.

Oh, well, I hope you're not regretting coming.

Nothing can be as bad as it was in New Zealand.

Oh, sweetheart.

I just wish I'd known how unhappy you must have been over there.

Yeah, so listen, Libby, me and your dad,

we've been talking and we think it's best

if I move into the box room so you can have your old room back.

You don't have to do that.

Oh, I think I do.

We just want you to feel at home again.

Well, I guess it would be nice to have my own space again.

I think Samia's coming over soon.

Well, great. Well, I'll move my stuff out tonight, then.

Come on, you seem to be doing better with Hannah and the kids.

Yeah, I see the kids more, but still feel like I'm losing them.

Yeah, well, I know how that feels.

Yeah, I'm sorry. Oh, it's fine, it's fine.

Just, you know, Dwayne and Zayne are getting on great with their mum

and I've still got Mike, I hope.

Hey, do you know what you need?

If you say counselling, I swear...

"Counselling"? I didn't say counselling.

Wasn't gonna say counselling. What, then?

Well, I was just gonna... I think you, you know, need a night out.

I mean, when was the last time you went on a date,

or went out for a bit of a boogie?

I don't know.

Hey, come for dinner with me and Mike.

Seriously? Yeah.

No disrespect, Joe, but how desperate do you think I am?

What? Whoa.

It might be fun.

Fun? Yeah.

I used to spend my weekends skiing down black runs - that was fun.

Right. Well, I can't offer you that, can I?

But Mike - he makes a mean Bolognese.

And he'll be OK with that?

Sure, yeah.

FRONT DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES

You were brilliant.

I told you she wouldn't like the flags.

It was amazing.

I went on the school website and I listened to the whole podcast.

And, oh, I got you these from town.

The lady was dead helpful

and she said that this stuff was better than what Miss Chambers used,

so you can tell her that.

Don't go on like it's liquid gold, Deborah.

Just a bit of oil and that.

And listen...

..I should have been more understanding.

Why wouldn't you want to know about that side of you?

I didn't even think about it.

But I'm gonna do better.

I promise.

Well, I'll try to, anyway.

I'm so proud of you, do you know that?

You shouldn't be.

Why you saying that?

You did brilliantly. You sounded so...clever.

I'm not talking about the stupid podcast, am I?

You know today was meant to be about...

It was meant to be about me finding myself.

Only thing I found out, Mum, is I'm pregnant.

You've started moving already?

Well, Samia's coming over soon and you did say I could have my room.

Well, yeah, about an hour ago.

I just thought we may as well get on with it.

You don't mind, do you?

Then it's all worked out.

This is lovely, Mike.

Well, if I'd have known you were coming,

I'd have gone to a bit more effort. I am home all day after all.

Yeah, it was last-minute. Joe said I needed to have more fun.

I'll get the glasses, for the whisky.

Yeah? OK.

Oh, OK.

Seriously?

Did you not think things were bad enough between us?

I know it's a little awkward, but come on, Mike,

what was I supposed to do? I felt sorry for the guy.

Any kind of glasses will do, guys.

Yeah. Yeah.

What, and us being alone has not anything to do with it?

What?

I would never have bolted you.

Things aren't that bad, are they?

MUSIC PLAYS

I got tired of waiting.

The bolognese was nice, but now I'm not exactly having fun,

so let's get involved.

Oh, well, you... You've done it now,

because he, right, is fire on the dance floor.

Aren't you? Come on, show him. Show him the hips.

Whoa, all right, look at that, eh? Hey.

OK, there you go, that's yours.

Thank you.

Oh! One at a time. One at a time.

THEY CHUCKLE Um...

Thank you for looking after a poor lonely divorcee.

Thank you.

GLASSES CLINK

I don't understand how it happened cos we were careful, Mum,

I promise.

Well, accidents happen, love. I know that better than anyone.

I'm stupid.

I'm so stupid, Mum.

I'm stupid. Hey, hey.

No, no, Mum! Stop crying. Stop crying.

Kelly Jo, are you sure?

I'm positive. That's what the test said, Mum.

SHE SOBS Mum...

OK, come here.

I thought that I was really turning things around.

I thought that I'd be able to go to uni or whatever,

but that's just not me, is it?

No, no, no, no, don't you do that. Come here.

You are doing brilliantly.

One silly mistake doesn't stop you from living your life.

But it stopped yours, didn't it?

Yeah, you're not me.

Cos you can make your own decisions.

Do you mean to get rid of it?

I mean you have options if you want them.

One stupid mistake doesn't mean your life's over, love.

Yeah, well, try telling Dean that.

You know, he didn't even stay for the result, Mum.

No, stuff him.

I've told you, you are gonna make something of your life,

and you will. No.

It doesn't matter if you keep it or not.

Cos you have already grabbed a better life for yourself

than I ever could,

cos you have determination and support.

I never had that.

I just let life happen to me. You don't do that.

You grab it with both hands, kid,

and no-one can take that away from you.

Do you hear me?

You might want to look for your dad, that's fine,

but you need to stop looking for your mum, because she's right here.

She's right here.

I'm sorry.

Come here. I'm so sorry. Mum...

I'm sorry.

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