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You came back straight after the attack.

You haven't had any counselling. I don't need counselling!

If what had happened to you, happened to me,

I would be in counselling.

These are the last ones.

Any more and me nan'll notice. Thank you.

They reckon it's a drugs overdose.

I know you've been supplying Tonya painkillers. I'm screwed, aren't I?

May as well move in with you two, innit?

Looks like we're fostering Schuey, then.

Libby, I have to ask. Has Jared ever hurt you?

What? No!

I've sorted us a place. The caravan, in my dad's garden.

Move in together? Please say yes, Lib.

Jared cares more about me than anyone ever has

and you can't stand it! Libby!

You need to get it in your head that me and Jared

have got a future together and you're not a part of it.

I'm the only one stupid enough to put up with you

and this is the way you treat me?

I love you so much, you make me feel like I'm nothing!

Jared you're hurting me.

Holding my breath while you're holding the door

I love you but you're making me sad...

Sorry, I wasn't looking out.

I'll sort it out, I swear.

Hey, it's OK.

They were getting old anyway, all right?

You know, we don't have to go to this university day,

if you're not feeling yourself.

No, I want to. I want to see it together.

As long as you don't go making any more mess.

LINE RINGS

Please leave your message after the tone.

Hi, Mum. Can you call me back, please?

Miss you.

Hey, you all right? You look better than last time I saw you.

Yeah, well, I still think she could have done with a few more days off.

She was "sick of being stuck in with only her mum to talk to."

Yeah, well, Izzy said she'll call over and keep you company.

She's coming over to stay for a few days.

Yeah, she erm...

She messaged. She's got a lot of questions about her big brother.

Yeah, well, hopefully I can give her some answers this weekend.

Good luck with that!

Go on, how's she really doing?

Well, it's a lot,

but at least the doctors are taking her seriously now,

and she doesn't have to go scrounging for pills.

Hey, look, Ashton feels really bad about that.

I don't think he realised what could have happened.

He could have killed her. Yeah, I know.

Ashton's mum hit the roof when she found out.

Apparently, he's been staying at Dwayne's until it all calms down.

How do they manage to get themselves in such a mess?

Yeah, Ashton is a pro at it.

Oh, saying that though, I think I was just as bad at his age.

Well, yeah. I mean you'd been married, in prison,

and had a kid by the time you were 18.

So absolutely you were, yeah. Yeah, good point.

Hard watching your kids make the same mistakes though, innit? Mm.

Well, listen, good luck with Izzy this weekend.

See you. See you.

I'm so sorry. Not your fault.

My dad's been looking for a way to get me out for years.

He went ballistic when he found out, like I was some big-time dealer.

What, for giving out your nan's pills?

Hmm, pretty sure you wouldn't get a Netflix series for that.

Just an excuse he needed to get rid of me.

I don't think he ever actually wanted me there.

I'm sure that's not true.

Wait, your mum isn't going to let him chuck you out, is she?

Prefer it at Dwayne's anyway.

Can't stay forever though.

You're just saying that cos you can't handle me

kicking your arse at an all-night gaming marathon.

See, you're all mouth in the virtual world but can't handle a real game.

Oh-ho-ho, OK, you're on.

THUMPING HEARTBEAT ECHOES

Morning! Hey.

I'm sure she's avoiding us.

She left me on read three times yesterday, I know she is.

I'll speak to her on the trip today, find out what's going on.

No way she'll talk to you when he's around.

Well, he's always around though.

That's the problem.

We should do a petition to keep it online.

Can't beat parents' evening in your PJs.

It was a lot easier when you could say the link had run out

and just cut them off.

Err, that is outrageous, Val.

Don't pretend you never did it. Morning, everyone. Morning!

I hope you're all looking forward to the parents' evening,

our first in person since Covid.

I'm at a trust meeting now, and then I'm out at an appointment but

Coral is leading on this, so she can answer any questions in my absence.

Thank you. Yeah, I think the most important thing

is that everyone is prepared, hmm?

So we stay on schedule.

Good luck, we didn't get out until midnight one year.

So, I have put together... If you could do the honours, Val. Yeah.

..some handy phrases on how to pass on parents politely.

"It's been a productive discussion, let's work together

"to ensure your child receives the support to excel."

Just tell them to sling their hook.

And also we have the History Department's university trip today.

And, finally, as many of you will be aware,

Coral will be heading off on maternity leave next week.

So I'm pleased to announce that covering the role during her absence

will be Nisha Chandra.

SCATTERED APPLAUSE

As from today, they'll be working together on a handover.

OK, thank you.

Joseph, can I have a word please? Mm, yeah.

Err, congratulations.

Bit of a surprise.

Well, you know me, Marc.

I'm always happy to step up when the team need me.

I will have to call on you though,

to do a bit more of your fabulous work in the department.

Err...

Hey, Nisha...

Still don't know what they were thinking. Hmm.

Well, as irreplaceable as you are, my love, they did need cover quick.

Everyone knows she does the least amount possible.

I have spent months getting things in order.

Give her a week and it'll be mayhem. Hmm.

Well, that won't be your problem

because we'll be dealing with a little mayhem of our own.

Bingo!

Jared's parents' appointments.

If Libby won't talk to us,

then maybe his dad can get through to him.

Speaking of Libby, I was going to catch you at parents' evening.

Miss Cho still hasn't received her art coursework

and it's due tomorrow.

This is getting ridiculous.

She's hardly in lessons any more, what's she doing with her time?

Well, yeah. But still, you know, she...

She can't just throw it all away in the last minute over some boy.

She used to be such a good student.

She's going to fail if she doesn't get her sketchbook in.

Oh, she'll get it in, don't worry.

Save that. Oh!

All the appointment for parents' evening have gone.

Disappeared. What've you done?

Err, nothing. I just pressed... Well, I didn't... I don't...

Oh, is that the time? Oh, my coach should be here now.

Could you have a little... Thank you. Neil!

Oi! Yo, get in the classroom, man.

Hey, no pushing in the corridor, please.

In your classroom please. Mr Weever!

I've just been hearing how much progress you've made in maths

recently, let's not undo all that good work, shall we?

Yeah, sure.

And I've noticed that your grades are going up across the board.

So I was just hoping that one of your guardians or social workers

might be at the parents' evening tonight,

so that we can capitalise on that progress.

Yeah, erm...

Don't think they actually give a monkey's.

Well, I'm sure that's not true.

Hah. Yeah, erm...

I had six social workers in the past two months.

One of them called me Chewy the other day.

Oh, right, I see. Yeah.

I could ask Mr Casey to do it.

Why would he want do that?

Well, nothing's obviously erm, official yet,

but I'm meant to be moving in there next week, so...

With Mr Casey?

Yeah, if the, you know, fostering goes all right.

So, if there's anyone to speak to, it's probably him.

Are you, err, excited for bingo night later?

Grandad's not going out.

Had a row with one of his mates over who had the lucky dabber last week.

So I can't come round? Yeah, of course, we'll just...

..tell him we're in my room doing homework or sommat.

What if he catches us?

Aren't I worth the risk?

I don't know.

He did used to be a butcher.

Thanks a lot, Noel. Do you not want to spend alone time together?

You know I do.

Right, but there's always people in at mine

and I can't concentrate, right, when I know your grandad's there.

Why don't we find somewhere to be alone here?

Here?

Where?

Well, everyone's gone on this history thing

and hardly anyone uses the library anyway.

Unless you are that vanilla?

BELL RINGS

Meet me in the library later. I'm free period two. Right.

I've actually got music with Miss Chambers and there's...

There's no way she's going to let me out.

If you wanted to badly enough, you'd find a way.

So, I was thinking when I go to uni,

I might like reinvent myself, like as a goth or something.

Oh, Sir, can we go to the student union when we get there?

This trip is for you to see how a history degree

sets you up for a future career,

not about how you discover the cheap cider in the union bar.

Come on.

Oh, I was just going to get a seat.

Err, you won't be able to come today.

Apparently you still haven't handed in your final art sketchbook.

But it's not due until tomorrow.

What is going on with you, Libby?

You were always the first to hand your work in

and then you'd hassle the teachers for feedback.

Now you're barely doing any work at all.

I'll finish it when we get back. No.

No, you will stay here and finish it today.

No, I can't!

Surely you can be apart from Jared for one day.

I... I just really wanted to see the uni.

Yeah, I know and I am sorry, but I know what you're capable of

and, funnily enough, it's better than what I did in school.

I just... I don't want you to look back

and regret throwing away your opportunities.

I'm sorry, you're staying.

Err, going somewhere?

I left my wallet in my locker.

Yeah, I can lend you some cash.

I'll be quick.

We're already running behind.

ENGINE STARTS

Let's go, driver.

This week we are diving into algebraic expressions.

Now remember, like terms are the key to simplifying equations.

For example, 16 divided by two equals eight... Oi.

So, you know how you were saying about staying longer at mine?

Look, I was only messing about kicking your arse at gaming

at night. I'll let you win sometimes.

An algebraic expression can be made straightforward by like terms...

Look, I know things are rough at home with your mum and dad.

Thing is my mum asked me to have a word, see if you could

maybe find somewhere else to stay.

No. If you two are going to talk while I'm teaching, you can

go back to your normal sets and leave a place for somebody

who is interested in the Advanced Learning Programme.

So, erm, like terms..

She wants me out?

Not straight away, but she's only just sober.

She can't be dealing with three teenagers.

But I've nowhere else to go.

I'm sure if it comes to it, your mum'll let you back.

What if she doesn't?

Look, I'm sorry, I don't know what else I'm supposed to do.

So, what am I meant to do? I'll be out on the street.

Right, Ashton, out!

I said no talking.

That's not fair, it wasn't just me talking.

Well, you were the one that I noticed. Always am, aren't I?

Oh, just get out. Now.

Two words, Joseph. Schumacher Weever.

Oh, what's he done now?

He's just told me that you're going to foster him.

Ah, yeah. Erm, yeah.

I was going to talk to you once we were sure it was going ahead.

Yes, well, you should have come and talked to me straight away.

Well, I realise you may have concerns,

but Mike and I have fostered pupils before.

And, I mean, Kim never had any issues.

Oh, good for Kim. I think it's a huge conflict of interest.

Seriously?

I've got to go to an appointment now, we can discuss this later.

Honestly, I think it's a car crash waiting to happen.

But, Stella, we've got his hopes up.

Well, perhaps you shouldn't have.

I'm not saying that you should not foster,

I'm just saying not one of our pupils.

We've had enough drama recently, thank you.

Err, tell Coral I'll be back for parents' evening.

That's if the system's up and running.

Whereabouts are you off to?

I told you, dentist.

Oh, I hope it's not too painful.

Ah, smell that?

The whiff of young dreams and ambition.

Smells like BO to me.

And here's our student guide.

And I happen to know she's excellent at her subject.

Well, I owe it all to you, Mr Guthrie.

Oh, no that's not true, Caz.

Well, maybe a bit.

Right, could you all follow me to the history department.

Off you go.

Surely you're not leaving us are you, Jared?

Caz is about to show us around.

No, of course not.

After you.

Interesting.

What's it meant to be?

Self portrait, can't you tell?

I started late after I switched from drama.

Not sure it's any good.

It's better than I could do.

I don't care any more. I just want to get it done, get Dad off my back.

He stopped me from going on the uni trip to stay and finish it.

Guess he just wants to make sure you get the best grades you can.

I just can't seem to concentrate any more.

Maybe you need a break.

I'm going for a walk at lunch, want to come?

I can't.

Because of Jared?

No, he's not even here.

So, he'd never know you went.

And he'd be fine if he did know.

I need to stay here and finish this.

But you just said you can't concentrate.

And feels like we've not spoken for ages.

I've not told you about Dad and Coral's baby name saga.

Bad? He wants a historical name, she wants literary.

Last week they were seriously considering Caesar.

Poor kid.

Suppose I could do with some air.

See you at lunch.

What are you doing here?

They made me stay behind. What are you doing?

Well, I'm not doing nothing now, am I?

DOOR OPENS

Stella Drake? Mr Rimmer?

Just call me Jack.

Hey, why are you not in class?

I got chucked out.

I didn't do anything, Dwayne were the one who were talking.

Yeah, well, you shouldn't have responded.

Well, it's pretty hard when your life is falling apart.

Listen, I know things are difficult with your mum and dad right now,

but things will calm down.

Well, I'm out on the street if they don't.

What are you talking about?

Dwayne's mum don't want me staying there any more.

I've got nowhere else to go.

Right. Have you told your mum?

She ain't answering my messages, my dad's told her he's had enough.

Yeah, that's just...what people say in the heat of the moment.

Oh, no, he meant it. He don't want me back at all.

Your mum's not going to let that happen.

She will, if it's me or him.

Hey, listen, it's not going to come to that. OK?

Look, I'll talk to your mum.

She's not going to have you out on the streets now, is she?

Thanks.

Hey, it's fine. Just...

Do me a favour and stay out of trouble, all right?

There is no point standing outside if I can still hear you, is there?

Come on.

So, I'm guessing...

..from the little I know of you,

that, err...

..you don't much go for the Dame.

You've been reading up on me.

I might have seen the odd thing in the news.

You've had quite a colourful career.

By colourful, you mean controversial.

Always been a fan of controversial.

Very reassuring to hear that from a therapist.

Well, it's not every head that is prepared to

put their neck on the line for what they believe in. Most of them

are too busy sucking up to the governors or the trust.

Well, you seem to know a lot about it.

I used to be in education myself.

Oh, I see.

Well, what brought about the huge career change?

A very long story.

Oh, apparently we've got an hour.

Well, let's just say that, erm,

when I was in need of specialist help,

I found there wasn't any, so I looked into it myself.

And you enjoy it?

Best thing I ever did.

But that's not why we're here.

So why don't you tell me what brings you here?

I was attacked by a parent,

but no doubt you've already read about that in the news too.

They never know the full story.

They don't have to deal with angry families marching in,

insisting their little angel is the one being picked on.

They don't have to bite their tongues when parents expect schools

to teach their kids morals because they can't be bothered.

They weren't left for dead in their workplace...

..just for doing their job.

Now maybe you can stop cleverly deflecting

and sit down and tell me what actually brought you here.

So we'll be listening to the string quartet extract

and answering questions on the work sheets..

Miss? Yes?

Hi. Er, I know you don't like letting people go without a pass,

so, totally fine if you say no, but erm...

..I just need to ask, can I go to the bog?

Can you hold it in, Noel?

Err...

Yeah.

Absolutely hold it in.

I just, erm... Just needed to ask.

OK. Erm, please remember to talk about the tonality

and dynamics of the piece.

I've never stayed in bed late, but now I wake up earlier than ever.

Sometimes I barely sleep at all.

What do you do when you can't sleep?

I mean, some teachers find a drink helps.

Is that what you used to do?

This session does seem to be more about your issues than mine.

Why do you think it is that you can't sleep?

I'm not sure that this was a good idea after all.

I wasn't aware that you used to be in education when I called.

Your choice.

I can recommend some other counsellors for you.

I appreciate that, but I'm not sure how this is going to help.

Well, usually I try and build up a picture of what a patient needs,

and then suggest some kind of therapy.

In your case, cognitive behavioural therapy, maybe.

I was attacked, it's not my behaviour that needs modifying.

It's a little bit more than that.

Yeah, I'm aware of what it is. It's not for me.

We could try rapid eye movement.

Blinking? It doesn't work, least not from what I've seen.

You seem to know a lot about it.

Well, what would you suggest might help?

Medication?

SHE SCOFFS God, no.

That doesn't work either.

No, it can. Sometimes.

I have a daughter who's suffered with mental health issues,

I've seen it work for her...

..when she takes them.

I just don't think I could do my job with my senses dulled.

And do you think you can do your job carrying around all this fear?

I mean, I know you'll say, "That's not the case, I'm fine."

But the fact is there's a reason why you came here today.

Look...

..I may not be the right counsellor for you...

..but I do understand some of the issues you're going through.

Do you miss it, not being in a school?

I'm more use here.

I felt small.

I mean, it's an anatomical fact, I am small.

But I've never felt it before.

I've always been able to assert myself in other ways.

But when that woman was standing over me...

SHE SIGHS

..I felt powerless...

..for the first time in years.

Where's Noel?

Hello to you too, Stace.

I let class go early today,

to practise their performances for next week.

Noel went for some quiet time in there.

Quiet time?

That's what he said.

Hm.

Look, I can explain.

I don't see how I'm downstairs with my best lippy on

and you're up here strumming your instrument.

Seriously, if you don't want to be with me, just say.

Well, of course I do.

I've been doing all the running, since day one.

You couldn't even be bothered to ask me out.

You beat me to it.

Girls don't want excuses, Noel, they want passion, they want romance.

What, in a cleaning cupboard in period two?

Do you know what, just forget it.

You obviously don't like me as much as you say you do.

No... Stace, look, don't be like that.

I don't understand women, me, Miss.

So down this corridor is the library.

Now, I know what you're all thinking, the library is boring.

But once you understand how gross the halls are,

you'll be glad there's somewhere else you can work.

Hello? So, what you doing now?

Going to grab lunch before I head back to the library.

How's the uni?

It's all right.

I wish you were here. Yeah. Me too.

I'm at the front of the queue now so I'll talk later.

CALL DISCONNECTS I love you...

Let me guess, Jared?

He was just checking how I was getting on with my coursework.

Of course he was.

Let's not fight today, I've really missed hanging out with you.

Me too.

SIREN WAILS

Celine! I've been trying to get through to you. I'm at work!

Whatever it is, I don't want to know.

Ashton says you're not picking up his calls.

Yeah, I've told him, I'm done.

Come on, I know that he's messed up but...

My mum just died!

OK? And he's been stealing her medication.

He thought he was doing it for the right reasons.

You don't know what we've been through over the years.

Right? We've reached the end.

So...so, what? You're just going to leave him with nowhere to go?

What am I supposed to do?

I mean, it was bad enough with him and Carl

before Ashton found out he wasn't his real dad.

I mean, they nearly came to blows the other night.

I can't... I... I can't let this happen again.

So what are the options for him, then?

Celine, he could end up homeless or in care.

Or you could try dealing with him?

So it's all right for him to wreck my family life,

but you don't want him anywhere near yours.

Hey, I never said that.

You have no idea what I've been through with him.

Everything from tough love to begging,

and every time I feel like we've turned a corner,

the police turn up again or I find out he's selling pills!

I'm tired, Donte! I'm tired.

We have been through hell.

And I'm not sure my marriage can survive much more.

Yeah, and what about Ashton, Celine?

What's he supposed to do?

I don't know.

But maybe this is the lesson he needs to actually make a change.

He was at it for hours.

And when he finished, he realised he'd got the whole cot upside-down.

Shut up!

Coral was fuming, so when she went out, he got the handyman in.

I've got the whole thing on video. You'll have to send that to me.

Don't worry, I will.

I've missed you.

I'm still here for you, you know?

You know you can always talk to me about anything.

Anything at all.

Is this about Jared?

We been through this.

Everything's fine between me and him.

Thing is, Lib, I know you so well and I...

I can see it's not.

You hardly talk to us and Jared won't let you out of his sight.

Well, I'm here now, aren't I? Only cos Dad made you stay.

What?

Was all this so you could get me away from Jared?

You and Dad actually set things up to get me away from him?

No, Dad just text to say you'd be on your own.

Jared won't leave your side when we're around,

it's like he doesn't want you talking to us.

Well, what do you expect when you do stuff like this?

You've changed, Lib.

You hardly have any friends, you've given up your favourite subjects,

your whole life revolves around him.

Well, he's my boyfriend. And I love him, and he loves me.

I know. And we don't want to upset you,

we're just worried something isn't right.

You were like this about the last guy I was seeing in New Zealand.

Yeah, and he turned out to be bad news too.

Oh, so it's me, is it?

I'm the problem?

I'm not blaming you, it's just obvious how on edge you are,

just look at you now.

Because you've set me up!

And I know it's not always perfect between me and Jared,

but relationships aren't always sunshine.

And you'd know that if you'd been in one.

Is that supposed to be a burn?

I'm just saying, you don't understand

how much he cares about me.

Jared would do anything for me.

Yeah? Then why won't he let you see your friends and family?

PHONE RINGS

He can't leave you alone for one minute.

He needs to know where you are all the time.

That's not true. Don't answer him, then.

See? No big deal.

Now can we please just talk about something else for once?

So it's got a load of great resources, tons of books

and an amazing history section.

Which is even bigger than Mr Guthrie's at his house.

So, yeah, please feel free to explore.

Here, Caz.

I think he's too shy to ask, but Mr Guthrie was hoping to

hear about the work you've done this year.

Really?

You know what he's like, totally lame,

but likes to admire how his history chicks have flown the nest.

So lame!

I kind of love it, so, yeah.

Mr Guthrie, guess which diminutive French dictator

we've been studying this year.

Really? Mm-hm.

Ah, well, I did my dissertation on Bonaparte's retreat from Russia.

Really? Yes. How did it go?

It went very well. Did it?

Not for him, but the dissertation went very well. Yeah, I know.

No, no, I had no idea she'd had such an issue with it.

Well, she...she can't fire me for fostering a kid,

but if she wants to get awkward,

she could make my job very, very difficult, yeah.

Oh, err, Mike, I've got to go. Got to go.

Hi, er... Saw Mrs Drake earlier,

said summat about you needing to do my parents' evening?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

She spoke to me about that too, yeah.

Yeah, you don't have to, if you don't want to.

No, no, no, it's not... It's not that. It's erm...

Look, I've never had anyone at a parents' evening before,

so it makes no difference really.

It'd be my pleasure.

I don't know about that, but we'll see what they say.

If they do say anything about that model

that's gone missing from science, it's nothing to do with me.

OK, just... Yeah.

You're kidding? That's hilarious.

Share the joke, then.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were at the event all day.

Got a tram back from the uni to make sure you were OK.

Why are you not in the library?

She needed a break.

Nothing wrong with that, is there?

Course not.

How did you even know we'd be here?

I got bored, was heading back to school and fancied some chips.

So, you just bumped into us?

OK, you got me, I came looking for my girlfriend.

I don't see what your problem is.

There's no problem. Why don't you just head back, Cat?

You know, I didn't think Year 11s were allowed off site, anyway.

Better get off before someone reports you.

It's OK, we'll catch up later.

Call me if you need anything.

I told you, I was just finishing my coursework

and Cat came along, she wanted to hang out.

I tried to tell her no

but I just didn't want her thinking anything was wrong.

Why would she think that? Did you say something to her?

No, but she's not stupid, she's noticed I'm avoiding her.

And you told her that's my fault?

No, I never say anything to anyone about you,

but it doesn't look good when you track me down like that.

Track you down? Wow!

No, I know you were probably just worried.

You weren't answering your phone. And that's because you care.

I'm sorry if that's such a problem.

No, it's not, but just sometimes I need a bit of space.

You know, every time you speak to one of your family,

it's like you're a different person.

You start questioning everything about our relationship.

That's not what I'm doing.

You just said you needed space away from me.

I didn't mean it like that.

You want space, Libby?

You can have it!

What are you doing?

Have all the space you want. Jared...

In fact, you don't have to put up with me at all...

CAR HORN BLARES ..if I'm such a burden.

Jared! JARED!

BRAKES SQUEAL

Jared!

Are you OK? What are you playing at?

Didn't you hear me beep? He's deaf!

I'm so sorry, I didn't... Call an ambulance.

No, no, it's fine.

No need for an ambulance.

Are you sure? Yes. I'm sure!

Oh, my God.

You wanted me dead, is that it?

No! That's the last thing I want.

Thing is, I don't know how I'd carry on if I lost you.

Don't say that.

That's how much I love you.

So I don't care what your family keep saying to you,

I'm not letting them take you away from me.

Oh.

Ooh, Stella, have you got a sec?

Not really, apparently we've had a load of angry parents

because the booking system's crashed.

Yeah. Erm, sorry..

It's just, err...

I know that there are concerns about a conflict of interest

with Schuey.

But, no, I swear that won't happen.

You don't know that.

What if he ends up facing suspension,

or another parent complains?

Yeah, I know it's a risk.

But I can't let him down the way everyone else has.

He's been written off too many times,

he needs someone who's going to put him first for once in his life.

And that has to be you?

Well, I don't see anyone else stepping up.

I'd have to put measures in place to ensure impartiality.

And if you crossed any lines,

I would hold you to account straight away.

I'd expect no less.

I still think it's a mistake, but I won't stop you if you're sure.

Thank you.

DOOR CLOSES

BELL RINGS

Right, boys I don't know what you're doing in there,

but it doesn't take 20 minutes to put on a PE kit, right?

Come on, let's go!

Thank you. Good lads, there we go.

Oh, Nicky, do us a favour,

just keep an eye on this lot for a second. I can't do that.

Please, just for one minute. I just need to find Ashton.

Well, that's not going to take a minute, is it?

And if Drake comes along, she'll fire us both.

Yeah, right. Just text him if you need to talk to him so badly.

It's just not an easy thing to read in a text message.

You know, I...

I promised Ashton that I'd talk to his mum about letting him

move home because he's got nowhere to go, and...

..well, she's having none of it.

Oh, poor kid.

Look, Celine thinks that I should think about taking him in.

And are you?

I don't know.

I mean, the last thing that I want is to see him in care.

But you're still worried about Izzy and Tommy?

Tommy'd be fine.

But I've only just started to reconnect with Iz.

And then now she's got to wrap her head around

how I could have had Ashton, just before me and Chlo had her.

Well, she's bound to have issues, isn't she?

I guess you just need to figure out what's worse,

answering a few awkward questions

or leaving Ashton to fend for himself.

I'll see you later.

See you.

About time. Come on, boys.

Here's the files you asked for.

Brilliant!

SHE CLICKS MOUSE ANGRILY

You still not got that fixed?

Right, look, all you do is go on to the settings

and then reset the programme to the correct point.

I've tried everything.

Right, give it here.

How did you do that?

I have a degree in maths, I do know my way round a database.

Well, why didn't you tell me before?

Well, sometimes you've just got to give people a chance to show you

what they can do themselves.

Well, thank you.

Any time.

Look, Coral, just so we're clear,

I didn't ask to cover you. Mmm.

No, honestly.

The last thing I need is more work nights and weekends.

But Stella, she found out that I'd applied before

and she just kept going on at me.

Really?

I don't want your job.

I am counting down the days until you're back.

I still don't know how long I'll be off for.

You know, when I had Jas, I was...

I was young, skint...

..and I was still living at home.

Like, I had no choice, I had to rush back.

But you, you've got it all.

You've got the time and you've got the space to actually enjoy it.

What's wrong now?

Nothing.

Could you please print out the feedback forms for tonight?

Yeah, of course.

I'm not in the mood, Noel.

Just take it. What is it?

Better not be one of your home-made bath bombs again,

my house stunk for days.

KEYS JANGLE

So I was talking to Debs earlier,

and I managed to blag us the keys to the kitchen.

What for?

Well, my little glam roly-poly,

apparently the staff have gone home for the day,

so we can have it to ourselves.

The school kitchen?

Where they cook food?

Not in the cupboard, they don't.

Yeah?

So, Coral, I've put feedback forms on the front

and then I've also added a section during the portal

in case any parents want to feed back that way too.

Good idea.

Well, I do have them...

..every now and again.

And I do have a free period tomorrow,

so I can be about if you want me to help again.

I guess that's a good idea.

It won't be long before you're taking over.

Ooh...

Are you OK? Mm.

It's just...

..I got to the age where I never thought I'd have kids.

I put everything into my career.

It's, er...

It's hard to imagine leaving that behind and being at home every day.

Don't you worry, right? You're going to have plenty to do.

Trust me. Am I?

Ooh...

Coral, are you sure you're OK? Mm.

I've probably been overdoing it, just feeling very, very hot.

Erm, I'm going to go get some ice.

BELL RINGS

I'm all right.

You don't look it.

Has he said something to you?

I can't do this again. Has he done something to you?

Keep it down, he's outside.

I don't care, I'll go and tell him.

No! No, no, no!

No, no, you'll make it worse.

This is not normal, Libby.

He won't let you speak to anyone, he follows you around,

and he's clearly tracking your phone.

Everyone uses apps to find each other.

Why do you keep making excuses for him?

He's going through a bad patch.

It's only cos he loves me so much.

It's not right.

Maybe you should tell him to see a doctor.

I can't do that. And I can't talk about this any more.

Take it, please.

If he's tracking your phone,

who knows what other devices or apps he's using on you.

Plus, you never get your messages.

What are you going to use?

I'll just say I lost it and use Dad's phone for now.

I don't know. Please.

Just so I can keep in touch and know you're OK.

I'm really worried he's not stable, Libby.

You OK?

Let's go, just want to be at home with you now.

BELL RINGS

Hey, Ashton! Hey, I, erm...

I spoke to your mum. All right, save it.

I already know what you're going to say, OK?

I can look after myself, I'm used to it.

You shouldn't have to get used to it, you're just a kid.

Well, you can move in with me.

Really?

What...what about Tommy and Izzy?

They'll be fine.

Look, I appreciate the offer.

But, let's be honest, you don't want us there.

I'm the last thing you need in your life.

Right, I get that you don't trust me.

I mean, I'm the guy who never bothered to find out that he

had a kid and, well, handled it pretty badly when he did.

You said it. I'll do everything that I can.

You sure about this?

No, I can't promise that I'll get everything right straight away.

But you'll have a home as long as you need one. Thank you.

I want to make this work.

I'll see you later.

Yeah. I'll see you later.

KISSING

Where's all this come from? I told you. I can do romance, me, girl.

SOFT MOANING

Why you making that noise? What?

SOFT MOANING

No. Seriously, stop. You're giving me the ick now.

What?

MOANING CONTINUES

Oh, it's coming from the kitchen.

Ms Walker!

What are you doing?

I was feeling faint,

thought ice might help.

Right, well, I can go get you some ice if you need it that bad.

SHE GROANS IN PAIN

I might need more than that now.

She's having the baby.

Call an ambulance now.

SHE CONTINUES TO MOAN

Yeah, it's been a really productive discussion.

So, you know, let's work together to ensure your child receives

the support to excel.

Miss, you need to come quick!

Hey. What's happened? What's happened to your blazer?

Er, look, I found Ms Walker in the kitchen. She needs an ambulance.

You go, I'll call one.

I'll get a hold of Neil.

Breathe, breathe.

This can't be happening now, happening here.

It'll be all right.

I had a birthing plan!

All right.

All right, hang in there.

Please do something! I don't want this here, it's not clean.

We don't get to make that decision, Coral. I'm not ready.

Yes, you are.

And the fact that he's choosing to come today, yeah,

that means that you're more than ready.

What am I going to do when he gets here?

I... I can't... I can't do this.

Hey. Of course you can. Of course you can.

Look, every new mother gets jittery.

But trust me, if I can do it, yeah, me?

You, you definitely can.

Just breathe, that's it.

SHE HOWLS IN PAIN The ambulance is on its way.

I think it might be a bit late for that.

Er, Noel, go and get my googles.

I'm trying to get hold of Neil.

Everything is going to be all right.

Trust me, I'm a science teacher.

That's it. I can't, I can't...

I can't do it...

That's it. Keep breathing.

Everything is going to be all right.

Val, Val, Val. Hang on, hang on.

Has he made his way back to there?

Who? Jared.

He's ran away from here, we can't find him.

No, it's Coral.

We're waiting for the ambulance, but she seems to be in labour.

NEIL!

There's no "seems to be" about it, Neil.

Right, I'm on my way.

Right, time to go.

Er, where is everyone? They went to the shop.

Well, call them! Make your way to the entrance now.

Let's go, let's go! Move it, move it!

Come on, hurry up.

I wish you'd been there, you would have loved it.

Can totally see us going to the uni in the day,

coming back to our little nest at night.

Yeah, me too.

Then why are you so quiet?

Just what happened.

What could have happened.

I can't stop thinking about you in that road.

Look, it's fine.

Just make sure you don't push us like that again.

Oh, Mr Guthrie, I was hoping to... Out my way, I'm having a baby!

Here, have a free bag.

Oh...

Coral, I am so sorry.

I couldn't get back with the traffic. Sh, sh.

I missed it. Is everything OK?

Yeah.

He's beautiful, Neil.

Our son.

Oh, my boy.

I've got you, don't worry.

I am sorry I wasn't here.

It's fine. I'm fine.

He's fine.

And you can make it up to us.

Whatever you need.

I'm never leaving your side again.

Dad?

Hey.

Come and say hello to your little brother. Hello.

Come on, let's go.

Well done, you two. It's a good job you heard her.

What were you doing in the kitchen anyway?

Erm...

Well...

..we thought we could smell burning. Mm-hm.

Don't come in here again, OK?

OK.

Do you, er...

..want to go somewhere else?

After that? You're never touching me again.

OK!

Thank God.

Hello, Addison Road Services?

Oh, hi. This is Stella Drake, I was in earlier. How can I help?

I was wondering if Jack Rimmer had any appointments for next week.

Yes, he does. Let me just get his diary up.

OK, great.

Right. I'll take you to Dwayne's to get your stuff, then we can go home.

I can move in today? Yeah.

Yeah, why not?

I know Tommy's really looking forward to meeting you.

Actually, I think he's more excited

about having someone to play his games with.

Oh, I can teach him a thing or two. Oi.

We're talking Mario Karts, yeah, no shooting games. Yeah, I know.

You sure about this? You're not having second thoughts?

No. No, of course not.

I'm really looking forward to it.

Look, I know we haven't had a proper chance to get to know each other,

and, yeah we'll have to set some boundaries

and there'll be bumps in places, but that's just family, isn't it?

Honestly, I think it's for the best, you moving in.

Who's moving in where?

Izzy, you're early!

PHONE CHIMES

DOOR OPENS

What's going on?

Coral's had the baby.

Where'd you get that from?

You've got a secret phone.

No, it's... it's Cat's, she just gave it me to look after.

Why would she do that?

The phone you got me, it doesn't work.

The messages don't always come through.

So it's not good enough for you, is it?

Maybe I should go and see Coral and the baby.

You know, nothing's ever good enough for Princess Libby.

I'm not trying to upset you, Jared, but this is my baby brother.

I almost got hit by a car today cos of you,

and you're still lying to my face.

No, I didn't mean to. Give it to me.

No!

SHE CRIES OUT

What else are you hiding from me?

I'm sorry. I will never lie to you again.

I'm sorry.

I'm the only one who truly cares for you, you know that, right?

Right...

..it's just me and you.

I'm not going anywhere.

Izzy's back already.

Hmm.

And I'm not sure he's told her I'm moving in yet, either.

Well, at least you don't have to sleep under a bridge

in town tonight. Hmm, still might be.

Good luck.

Why didn't you tell me you were coming back? I'd have picked you up

from the train station. I thought I'd surprise you.

Didn't realise you were busy.

Look, I... I only just found out that he was homeless today.

Look, I promise, I was going to call you and explain.

I still don't get any of this.

How have you got a son that is practically my age?

Mum must have known.

Darling, I'm telling you the truth, all right?

Your mum knew about Celine but, no, she...

She didn't know about Ashton. I didn't know about Ashton.

Well, she'd have hit the roof about this one.

Yeah, yeah, I reckon she would have.

But at me, not Ashton.

Listen, I know this is going to take some time, OK, for everyone.

But now that he's moving in,

you know, you can get to know him properly.

Well, could have asked what I thought before he actually moved in.

It's my house too, you know. Yeah, I know and I'm sorry.

OK, it's just, you know, you weren't living there, so I just thought...

Well, what if I wanted to move back in?

Do you?

Cos you are more than welcome.

Right, me and Tommy have wanted you home for so long.

We knew as soon as you went there it was a mistake.

But, listen, if you do come back...

..I want Ashton there, too.

PHONE BUZZES

Yeah, well, maybe I can give him a chance.

Are you sure?

I've missed you, Dad.

Hey, come here. I've missed you too.

Wait, there is nothing,

nothing that I would love more than having all my kids at home with me.

Me too.

If only I had have known...

I love you. I love you, too.

That all that glitters ain't gold, I never would've let you close...

Do you want a drink?

Yeah. Go on, then.

You were so perfect to me

But nothing's ever what it seems like

Realising now...

Hey, can I get some crisps as well?

Just getting them.

Libby?

I spent too long in hiding, you never thought I'd find you out...

Libby?

Now I'm mad about it...

Libby!

Libby, get back here now!

Now I'm mad about it

I'm mad about it

I'm mad about it

Mad, mad, mad

You rained on my fire

I'm cold and I'm tired

Oh, you put me to waste

Oh, I tried to forgive it

Heaven forbid that I'm...

Is that Libby? Libby?

I'm mad about it...

Libby?

Libby?

I'm mad about it...

Did he do this to you?

I just want to come home.

Aw, come here. Come on.

Come here. It's all right. It's over now.

I'm mad, I'm mad

I'm mad, I'm mad

I'm mad, I'm mad

Mad, mad, mad

I'm mad, I'm mad I'm mad about it

I'm mad, I'm mad I'm mad about it

I'm mad, I'm mad Mad, mad, mad

You rained on my fire I'm cold and I'm tired

Oh, you put me to waste

Oh, I tried to forgive it Heaven forbid that I'm...

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