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Steve -o? I promised you I'd be back, didn't I, babe?

But you've got chronic kidney failure.

It doesn't get you.

It's a beast, innit?

Look, where's he going for dinner?

I am way, so much more than you.

That was your last payment?

Well, for me anyway.

What do you mean? You're going to be paying someone else.

His name's Steve -o.

I'd like to be a doll at the Bruntway.

Are you going to kiss me or what?

Come on.

You stay away from my girl.

Here it is.

Businesswoman and philanthropist Lorraine Donegan is amongst those being

honoured at the Caledonian Business Entrepreneurs' Awards this evening for

service to industry in Glasgow.

Ms Donegan, 32.

Try 52.

Knew last night was a mistake. Look at my eyes.

Seriously,

I'm not some slapper who stays up all night.

Look, I'm going, all right?

I've got to go home and get changed.

You know what, maybe I should just leave a few things here. Just save the

hassle.

So,

that wasn't Nicky Boston that's all leaving just then, no?

Grow up, Sonia. None of your business.

Mummy, what happened to you?

You fall asleep on the sunbed or what? No.

This is no product I've been using.

It's effective, ain't it?

Yeah.

Well, whatever.

My new bloke reckons he likes me with a tan.

What, and now I'm supposed to ask you about your new bloke?

Son, I've not got time today. What are you doing here?

Oh.

I thought we'd have a bit of sister time.

You know, a little gossip. Never going to happen.

And I don't want you shooting your mouth off at school, either.

You can trust me, you know.

Son, what do you want?

Well... I'm going to see Mum later.

It's her birthday today.

And I just wondered if... No.

Next question.

I've got her a present, but it could be from both of us.

I think it'd mean the world to her. It wouldn't mean anything to her.

I ain't being funny, Lord, but how would you know? Look, I'm paying the bills,

aren't I?

Don't give me a guilt trip. If you want to play the devoted daughter, go for it.

I've got a life to get on with.

I'm sorry that I've been so stressed, OK? But these cuts that Lorraine keeps

making... I know.

Putting Sergeant Boston in charge of the timetable.

Of all people.

She'll have us all out in parade every morning if she has her way.

All right.

Don't you want a lift?

Oi.

Sorry, did I know you?

Steve -o.

Barry Barry said we had some business to take care of.

All right.

Not mentioning it to you, yeah?

Look, I can get you 100 by tomorrow.

Well, 150, but then that's odd square, yeah? No, no, no.

You don't say when we're square.

I do.

I want 150 by lunchtime today. The rest we'll take care of. What rest?

If I get that money today, then that's me all paid up.

You've been late with the last three payments.

So depending on how we get on today, 150 ain't even going to touch the sides,

mate.

Will you stick with me and it alone makes sense?

If you don't, it's your problem.

Are you still sick?

No, I'm fine.

You've hardly retained the cause like it's been off.

You've changed your mind, haven't you?

I wouldn't. I couldn't.

It's just...

It's

over, I've told you.

I don't think he sees it like that.

I'll kill him.

How'd that little runt get in with us watching?

Hey, you babe.

Who do you think you are? I go out with who I want, when I want. So why don't

you just bog off back to the field and leave me alone?

Don't be like that.

I'm messed up.

I get it.

But can't we just talk?

Eh?

You better keep that loser away from his sister.

Well, I wasn't supposed to do that. You heard her.

You find a way, Barry.

Otherwise, you're no good to me.

Understood?

Hey, Casey.

What's the point in being a she when you're still dressing like a he?

It hasn't stopped you.

You better hope you're back to normal.

Don't hit girls.

I'm not back to anything, right?

I'm just me.

And if you're too sick to get, then it's not as simple as just wearing a skirt.

Then that's your problem.

Are you kidding me?

She's my sister, man.

If you say so.

Nice fringe you've got, Barry.

You'd be having major surgery, which always comes at a risk.

But usually that risk is balanced out by the expected improvement in health.

For you, that's not necessarily going to be the case.

Well, thanks for reminding me.

It's important you're realistic about what being a living donor entails.

Yeah, well, I know what it entails.

I'm not exactly looking forward to it.

I can function with one kidney. He can't function with none.

And how would you feel if something happened to compromise the health of

remaining kidney?

Well, I'd be pretty annoyed about it, yeah, but, um... Look, I'd be in the

boat as Grant, there. I'd just...

I hoped that someone would come forward for me like I can for him. It's a no

-brainer, really.

And how did your son feel about all this?

He's, um... He's proud, I guess.

Supportive.

I think it'd be a good idea to bring him in next time.

We can all have a chat.

So he knows exactly what to expect.

Who's this Joe? No, Mr Clarkson from Josh.

Went working for Miss Donegan.

What is he doing back?

Oh, my God.

Did you go away on the weekend? What?

Oh, it's the fight tan.

It's all the benefits of a natural tan, but without the risk of skin cancer.

You like?

I want it. You could be in town looking like that.

Is that supposed to be a compliment?

It is for most people. Cafe.

Yeah, well, come and see me at break and I'll lend you one.

One? Yeah.

It's a syringe, isn't it?

Make yourself at home.

Oh, sorry.

I'm just... I'm checking the new timetable against the diary.

Yeah, well, um... I don't usually bother with the online one. There's always

someone who forgets to sync in.

What do you use?

Oh, this.

It's colour -coded.

Down to member of staff, subject, free period versus personal appointment.

I can talk you through it if you'd like.

No, thank you.

This system needs streamlining. This is part of the problem.

Right.

Who's come to play?

Hey, Josh.

How are you?

How are you?

Who's Josh when he's at home?

Josh is Tom's son, and my new head of division at one of the call centres in

Manchester. Yeah, I was there when Denise was there.

So, do you know her?

No. I'm, er, Lorraine's sister.

Oh. Yes, Braytan.

Don't ask.

I've asked Josh to the awards ceremony tonight as a former pupil of Ortlieb

Road, and since he's here, I'd like him to address the sixth form about life

after school.

Well, we thought it'd be good to give people a real account of what life's

when you get your first job. Mellie, I spent a year at a fish -packing factory

before secretarial college.

Rank.

Oh, well, I'm just going to go and make a cup of tea.

Right, well, I'd best go and find my dad. He doesn't know I'm up here yet.

you later.

Hey.

I've missed you.

Audrey don't leave you alone for a minute, does she?

Audrey is her own woman.

And I am my own man.

I hoped you'd say that.

Sonia, I'm sorry.

I have dishonoured Audrey very badly by giving in to these lustful feelings.

There's nothing wrong with lustful feelings, babe.

She has to fancy me.

Feelings mutual, by the way.

You are a nice girl, Sonia.

Oh, where have I heard that one before?

But my heart belongs to Audrey.

I care for her deeply.

Yeah?

She's a lovely person.

She's old.

I'm serious about her, Sonia.

I'll take it you ain't told her, no?

But I will if I have to.

No.

It's no need.

That was a one -off.

One of them things, yeah?

I would be grateful.

Thank you.

No. No problem.

Well, it's all very well combining two AF -level English classes, but we don't

have a room big enough.

What about the lecture theatre?

Yeah, it's big enough.

And it's free, I think.

No, no, it's not. Sonia's put theatre studies in there twice a week.

OK, look, I can ask Christine to absorb Tom's English class, but that is not

going to put a smile on her face, particularly as they've already taken

free period.

Oh, let's just try and keep this professional, Michael.

Christine's meetings are the least of my worries.

Sonia, please.

Right, that was totally out of line. I was talking purely as headteacher, OK?

And Christine's just an example. Teachers use their free period to mark

plan lessons. If we're asking them to work lesson after lesson, it's bound to

have a negative impact. Michael, I'm talking about reducing free periods, not

eliminating them altogether.

Either way, it's an improvement on running the schedule around personal

to the staff, eh, Sonia?

I've booked your hair appointments often enough.

I'm not a teacher. I'm your boss.

You might want to remember that.

Morning!

All right?

Oh, er... Hiya, Rhiannon.

Er, yeah, why don't you make a start with clearing the cuts from Mr Burns'

office, eh?

Thank you.

Brianna's doing her work experience here until we find her a proper policeman.

Yeah, she's been turned down by most of our usual placements, bless her. That's

no wonder.

She was one we've kicked out last term.

I'm starting to think you're a soft touch, Sonia.

Tom!

I was just ringing you.

Yeah, I've got you three missed calls, but I was nearly back by then.

Well?

Well, it's early days, Maggie, but, um, well, at least they seem pleased with

the protests.

Oh, thank God.

Look, nothing's 100%. No, no, no. Tom, I've done my research. It means you can

be a living donut. It does.

He's going to be all right.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you. Tom.

Look, there's been a few changes to the timetable.

And you've got to visit her.

So, tell me, tell me.

Um, well, I saw the counsellor. Yet here, Laertes.

Aboard, aboard for shame.

I need to borrow some money. Look, no questions asked, but I swear I'll pay

back. I'm sorry, no, I can't do it on my skin.

How are you going to be spent with all that money you made from that back -and

-cheese game?

It's token cheese.

And that's all in a trust fund for one of my team.

Do you want to buy a record?

I just told Zonda again.

Sorry I'm late. I didn't realise he combined our classes.

You're not the only one.

Give every man thine ear, but... Even that deeth will eat you.

Gay, honey. Look, I'll eat it back, will you?

No can do. I took it apart and it's in pieces back at Chalky's flat. Well, put

it back together, then. You've got Keith on it. Yeah, and I've also got other

things on my mind, Connor. Shh!

We might be overcrowded, but Shakespeare still deserves a bit of respect.

Jack.

For the apparel oft proclaims the man... I can't leave him. He shouldn't be

happy.

I'll check and get back to you, yeah?

All right.

Thanks.

Bye.

So, this guy reckons he's got an interview arranged with Miss

Donegan. But you can't just believe what they say.

Sometimes they'll do anything to get a good quote.

Because she makes good coffee, see?

She's blonde and glamorous and that.

And loaded.

I bet it's amazing to have a sister like her.

Yeah.

It rocks.

Sorry, I never meant nothing.

Just, I can't imagine having them kind of brains in my family.

Yeah, but you've got heart, babe.

You should be proud of what's on the inside.

Notice how clever you are.

Yeah, but pride don't get you millions of pounds, does it? Brains gets you

Running a business is in my family's blood, actually.

Our grandad had a fish farm until his heart attack, and I'd always kind of had

five -year plan myself.

Yeah? Yeah.

Beauty treatments.

I'm doing night classes and aromatherapy massage.

I do my nails at weekends.

I always said I'd own my own salon by the time I was 30. Wow.

So how old are you now?

Twenty? Nine?

Don't you think you'd better hurry up?

Yeah.

But I've got my day job.

And bills to pay.

And I'd have to have a decent client list before I took the leap proper.

Yeah, but you could do that here, couldn't you? Building up the client

Eh? But you heard Dinothy and the rest going on about your fift, Anne.

Why are you giving it away if you can sell it?

I don't know.

You know they gave me a heart attack. Why didn't you tell me you were coming?

Yeah, because I didn't want to give you a heart attack.

What, they've been up to anyway? Why are you so late?

Where do I start?

Sorry, what were you saying?

Look, actually, I'd better get back in.

Yeah.

No worries, I've got to work on this talk Lorraine's asked me to give anyway

about life after you leave school.

Some of us never do, mate.

Designer food, all the gadget.

How much is Lorraine paying you?

Enough to buy my old man dinner tonight.

Dynasty, I'm so sorry.

I didn't...

Get a room.

Or don't.

If you want your face rearranged.

Are you following me?

No. Him.

To warn you.

Look, if I'm honest, if it was up to me, then... Whatever.

But I'm being serious.

Steve is not playing games.

He knows where you live, mate.

And if you're within a mile of our house...

Just do us all a favour and call it a day, will you?

Good lad.

I can't stand it.

Why am I letting that freak come in between us?

Look, maybe we should just break up.

I don't want to get in here.

I mean, until he realises I'm not interested.

That could take forever.

Look, I've got to go back to Chalky's flat and get something for Connor.

What is it?

I've got an idea.

85 quid.

That's the lowest I can go.

Mate, I've got an iPod. The only point in a second is if it's a total bargain.

Right. Go on, then.

Get you the rest tomorrow, all right?

I've got four going spare now, but I can get me hands on more.

All you need to do is sign up for one of the treatments.

Either naughty nails, luscious lashes, or

day wear, the natural look.

Yes, Imogen, I know that I myself go for a more stylised look, but I am aware

that on a younger face, less is more.

It takes a lot of skill to look like you ain't wearing any make -up at all.

What's the point of that?

Oh, Rhiannon. My poor sweet darling.

Let me open your eye.

Speaking of eyes, I'll take the lashes.

Brilliant.

Oh, and there's your tan.

I've really got a thick needle in myself.

Yeah? In your tummy?

It's no big deal.

It's a bit difficult the first time, but once you get used to it, it's fine.

I'll show you.

Can't you show me on yourself?

I've had one today already, but who wants to volunteer for a demonstration?

All right, Rhiannon, come on, babe.

Roll your top up.

Josh not with you?

He's in a suffering.

He's a good kid, coming all the way up for me like this.

Yeah, more like a man than a kid these days.

He tells me that you've promoted him to head of division.

Yeah. Yeah, he deserved it.

Is that a big increase in salary?

Not much.

Why don't you ask him?

I was just asking you, out of interest.

I'm beginning to think I'm in the wrong job.

Well, it's no secret.

My call centre staff got a 20k.

And there are opportunities to build on that, like Josh, by up to 20%. If you

want to try your luck, I'll send you an application form.

Otherwise, I reckon you're safe to stock his pocket money.

What's happening to me?

What's going on? I had a little reaction or something.

A reaction to what?

I'm really sorry, Rhiannon.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

How could you be so stupid? I didn't think it was stupid.

You were peddling illegal tanning injections to school kids.

They ain't illegal.

They're just not officially tested. Sonia, this kind of behaviour cannot be

tolerated from a member of staff.

I weren't selling them.

That was a free gift to promote my beauty business.

Business? What, injecting dark, young girls with some unknown chemical?

All over 16.

It was on the school's time and it was on my time and Rhiannon's on her way to

&E. Rhiannon's not here in the first place.

Oh, this just gets better.

You were taking business advice from Rhiannon's soul. She was only trying to

help. Help with what, exactly?

Help me. What? Help me to impress you!

Come on, yeah.

Rhiannon could sue.

She wouldn't do that. You have a duty of care to these kids. You left me with no

choice.

Nobody cares more about them kids than me.

Nobody.

All she cares about is getting food and saving money.

What? It's true.

Your precious schedule's got nothing at all to do with caring.

Your girlfriend is forcing kids to choose between games and study periods.

Pack it in, Sonia. Are you telling me that you and Nicky are having a personal

relationship?

I'm not telling you anything.

I can't get a word in.

I'm just saying.

It ain't all about budgets and PR.

It's about people.

You finished?

Sonia.

Barry. Listen, I wanted to say... I've told her it's off.

Okay?

Smart move, mate.

Can you let Steve -O know that it's done? I don't want him thinking that I'm

his way.

You really are a wuss, aren't you?

Hi.

Hi.

Come take me out to lunch?

Look.

I can't do this.

Michael knows, and I can't be seen to be mixing work with... Please

say pleasure.

Otherwise you'll really offend me.

I've preached enough to Michael about him and Christine, and I can't be a

hypocrite. It was fun, but now we need to be professional.

Yep.

You OK? Well, I'm back on Friday afternoon, so can't be him.

Sweet.

All right, mate. Ciao for now.

Ciao for now.

Yeah.

It's just a mate of mine we're going sailing at the weekend.

We're sailing?

In Manchester?

No, in Cornwall. We've had a boat.

Not lunchtime yet, is it?

I suppose looking once, Josh.

Is it expensive?

Yeah, so?

So where'd you get it?

A shop.

What, do you think I stole it or something?

Come on, Josh, I know how much you earn. But waltzing round here in designer

foods with your flash -new motor?

What's up with you?

I thought you'd be pleased I'm doing well.

All right, I'm sorry, look.

I'm just... I'm being overprotective.

Look, when I... when I got my first job...

I guess things were different when I was your age.

Yeah.

If you meant it on that trip that you're now on the wheel.

You're not too old to get a boat round here.

Don't bump it on my account, I've got a call. No, no, no.

It's just a health call.

I'll see you in the canteen.

Well, that's good news.

Look, I've got 45 just now, but if you give me to the end of the hour... What

part of compound interest do you still not understand?

That's 30 % again.

Starting now.

Connor?

Just teaching your boyfriend some manners.

Yeah. Well, he's more of a man than you'll ever be. So back off and find

as ugly as yourself to hassle.

What are you doing on school ground anyway?

Why don't you tell your missus to keep her pretty nose out of my business?

Noses get broken.

Come on, Elisabeth, it's not worth it.

Bye.

It's all very well giving me religious studies right after my Year 11 history

class, but it's right across from the other building.

I mean, you know, there's no way I can get there in time, let alone the people

coming from the PRU.

Sorry, Waterloo Road?

No, they're a receptionist away from my desk at the moment, sorry. You call back

later.

Thank you. Bye.

Now, it's not that I'm unwilling to teach two units, OK? But we wait a good

minutes, getting to and fro, and there will be... Sorry, I'll... No, Audrey,

I'll put the answer phone thing on.

Damn it.

You're back.

Hospital gave me a shot of adrenaline and sent me on my way. Are you all

Apart from this, I'm fine.

Is Sonia here yet? Er, no, she's not.

I just wanted to let her know I'm all right. I know she felt pretty bad.

Trust me, you're having a load of reaction, innit? Yeah, I just got it.

Hello, Waterloo Road. How can I help you?

Not a problem.

And how do you spell that?

And you've got your number, is there?

Okey -dokey, I'll tell you a call. Have a nice day.

Message from Miss Donegan?

Yeah. So when did you say Sonia's coming back?

We weren't expecting to see you until later on this afternoon.

Oh, yeah, well, I got off early, so what the heck. Your mum's in the daydream.

She'll be made up to see you.

Go on through, and I'll fetch you a cup of tea.

Thanks.

Hello, Mum.

Darling.

Happy birthday.

I've made you a cake, look.

I've got you a present.

It's an indoor garden.

So you can grow stuff on your windowsill.

What do you think?

It's lovely.

I'm going to make it into a cushion cover for Pam.

She's been telling me about how she used to keep chickens when she was a girl.

But this is a cat, though.

Ain't it, Mum?

Chicken or ham, in any event, I think she'll like it.

Of course she will.

She'll love it.

Hey.

What is it, sweetheart?

What's wrong?

Oh, come on.

You're crying.

Oh, dear.

No, that's nothing. It's a bit of hay fever, that's all.

Look what I've been up to.

It's for Pam.

Don't let him.

It's beautiful.

I think she'll like it.

She used to keep cats, you know.

I love you, Mum.

I love you too, Lorraine.

Sonia.

I'm Sonia, Mum.

Is that then?

Don't matter.

I cannot believe how grown up and handsome you look.

Your dad must be over the moon to see you. Yeah, you'd think so, wouldn't you?

It's on the house.

It's the least I could do, given what your dad's doing for Grantley. Yeah,

been out.

Hey, it's cool they can help him out, though.

To see you.

How can we ever repay you, you or your dad?

What are you on about?

My grantee.

Giving him a second chance.

Sorry you're leaving me here, what?

He hasn't told you.

Told me what?

You seen Josh?

No, sorry, I haven't.

She's been up on me now as well.

Seemed I was right to. How many credit cards have you got in there?

Yeah, I just spoke to Maggie.

She said I'm not the only one keeping secrets.

I was going to tell you. What, on the operating table?

I think we've both got some talking to do, don't you?

Tonya, you're back.

I'm so, so sorry about what happened.

I'm glad. Means I got to miss out on lessons all day.

Hello, Waterloo Road.

I'll have them call you back.

They'll call you back, yeah?

Yeah, well, I won't be here long, babe, I'm leaving.

Why?

Because I'm going to go somewhere where I'm a bit more appreciated.

But I appreciate you.

I've never had this much fun to have me hang around with you at school.

And what about all that stuff you said about standing up for yourself and being

proud of who you are?

I'm fetching Mr Byrne.

Sonia.

Don't panic.

I'm out of here.

I don't understand.

I'm leaving.

Well, if that's what you want, then...

Maybe it's for the best.

Don't flatter yourself.

I'm sick and tired of always being second best to everyone.

To my sister.

To Audrey. To Audrey what?

Tell me it's not true, Sonia.

anywhere until we've had a proper chat and you've told me all about it.

Come on.

Come on.

Look, it's over at the last minute.

They might not even go ahead.

Well, be sure to let me know, won't you?

Excuse me?

Have you heard yourself?

You've been too busy splashing your cash around in Manchester to pick up the

phone these days. It's not my fault. I've got more of a life than you.

So kill me if I've got nothing better to do than polish my halo. Credit cards

aren't free cash, Josh.

You've got to pay it back. And by the looks of things, they're already chasing

you for it. You really do think you're perfect, don't you?

Well, you're not.

You're just a stuck -in -the -mud peach who feels he has to chase charity to

make himself feel better. Is that right?

Um... I came to apologise.

I didn't realise that you hadn't called Josh yet.

Yeah, well, don't waste your breath.

Turns out he's not bothered about anyone but himself.

Well, don't tell me.

My dad's a saint. Without him, Grantley would be on some machine for the rest of

his life.

No. Without a donor, Grantley will be dead.

And your dad is prepared to risk his own health to help.

Most times, you fall out with your family, right, because you care about

Me and Grantley, cats and dogs most days.

But I'll tell you something.

I would give anything.

To have a row with that man right now.

And yes, your dad is a saint.

And I, for one, am very proud of him.

Even if you're not.

And I'll tell you something else.

You'll miss him when he's gone.

You've really had a day of it, haven't you?

Because, you know, if you just flounce off to make a point, I think you've

in.

We're all different in this life. We've all got our own flaws.

As long as you're honest and kind, which you are, my dear, then you've nothing

to fear.

I don't deserve your friendship, Audrey.

Oh, don't be so daft.

Now, the big question is...

Do you like your job? I do.

I really do.

Then go and get it back.

I think I pulled her back from the brink.

She's such a dear girl.

Audrey, I really don't deserve your love.

You're so much better than I am. Oh, don't be daft.

I have done some things that I am not proud of. Oh, I have too.

But we all deserve forgiveness, don't we?

Audrey, I feel like I need to confess all of my flaws and my wrongdoings.

You see, I want you to care for me.

No secret.

And that is why I need to tell you that... No, no, no. Don't, darling,

Of course, I know you've had a past in Africa. You're young and

handsome.

I don't need to know. I don't want to know.

It's who you are now.

Shouldn't you be in the lecture hall?

Yeah, I wanted to talk to you first.

I'm sorry, Dad. I just got embarrassed when I was rumbled about the debt.

I'm an idiot.

You just need to work out a payment plan, that's all.

Before it gets any further out of hand, I'll help you.

You've got too much on your plate.

Look, I spoke to Maggie.

I've been acting like a spoiled brat.

Look what you're doing, it's amazing.

I don't know if I am doing it.

Even if I get accepted, I don't know if I've got the bottle.

You've seen Maggie. She's been pinning all the ropes on me.

Josh, they're waiting for you.

Yeah, can I just have a quick word with you first, please?

Yeah. I'll see you in there.

What's up?

Can I ask you a favour?

You can try.

Do you mind if I don't go to the water amount tonight?

I thought you wanted to come.

No, I do. I really do. It's an honour.

It's just that family means more than it.

I think me and my dad need each other right now, so... Right.

Well, I can't argue with that, can I?

I'll give you a ticket to someone else.

Thank you.

All right.

It's challenging.

You're used to being told where to be and what to do, and if you don't do your

work, well, you just let yourself down, really.

Out there, it's different.

There's other people relying on you.

It's best not to act like the big business guy.

It's really just to get away from home.

For instance, you've got a bank account and a paycheck now, so what do you do

with it?

Just spend it.

No, no, that's exactly what I did.

I'm going to spend it all. Yeah, just borrow more.

But now I'm in thousands of pounds worth of debt.

I just buried my head in the sand.

It was a solution for death.

That's what's shocking.

When I come here today, I've not told anyone about it.

Not even my dad.

Lorraine, I'm sorry.

I know that's not the speech that you expected.

Josh has got himself into a right mess.

No, Tom, it was a good message.

Josh is lucky he's able to confide in you.

All right.

I'm going to make some adjustments to the timetable.

Quite a few, actually.

I think I've been overzealous with the cost cutting.

Right.

Well, it all sounded good when we discussed it together.

Yeah, well, if I'm being honest, I think I was probably trying to impress you.

I should have been protecting the core subjects.

It won't happen again.

Nicky.

I'm not brilliant, but dealing with emotions... Yeah, I got that.

..makes me feel uncomfortable.

I panic.

Shut down.

I'm missing out on a lot.

What I'm trying to say, or argue, is... Don't.

I've done a sympathise, but I'm not willing to put my heart on the line so

you get them practising at being a human being.

Sorry. It's just the way it is.

I want to withdraw my resignation.

I see.

I made a stupid mistake today.

Hands up.

But I won't make it twice.

Because what it was about was impressing my sister.

And I now know that's pointless.

But it was your sister that persuaded me to employ you in the first place. Yeah.

Out of pity, I reckon.

I'd do a good job.

And I reckon there's a place here for me at Waterloo Road.

Without anyone doing me any favour.

OK, OK, OK.

I agree.

And you can have your job back.

As long as you've learnt your lesson.

The only thing you need to know is that what happened will go on your file, all

right?

Thank you.

Just as long as it's to do with me, Sonia.

And not just do my sister with.

Deal.

Could you give it a minute?

Oh, you... An apology.

I underestimated you.

Yeah.

You did.

And I overestimated you.

Mum called me, Lorraine.

What?

She actually called you Lorraine?

You must really hate me.

No.

I love you, babe.

Only, I've just worked it out.

I don't want to be here.

You all right?

You don't have to do it, you know, Dad.

I never doubt I could burn up.

Yeah, that's true.

Look, I'm scared.

I'm not half as scared as Maggie is.

She's hardly coping as it is. I couldn't live with myself if I don't at least

try. She knows how lucky she is to have you.

So do I.

I just forgot for a minute.

Nah, it's easily done.

So do ladies, tell me.

Maggie?

Yeah?

We'll carry those back for you.

We'll even put you a bit of tea on, if you don't mind us hanging about.

But you got Josh up?

Yeah. And between us, we cook a means bag, by the way, Dad.

Well, that's one word for it. But the good news is, we do clean up after

ourselves. Thanks, Tom. I appreciate it. I'm all yours till the operation.

So make the most of it, and it's payback time.

This incorporates the best of the new time table with the essentials from the

old. I still maintain that we need more staff.

Maybe. Part -time.

You're going to have to take it up with Lorraine.

Where is Lorraine, anyway?

I'm not sure.

I think maybe I was a bit harsh with her on a couple of things earlier.

Don't worry about that.

She's got a thick skin.

Hello,

Mum.

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday.

Sorry, um... Do I know you?

It's Lorraine.

My daughter's called Lorraine, too.

Yeah, that's me, Mum.

No, um... I think you've made a mistake.

My daughter has, um... dark hair and...

And pretty red lips.

She comes to see me all the time.

It makes me others a bit jealous.

Mum, that's Sonia.

My sister.

Your other daughter.

I'm Lorraine.

No.

Why are you confusing me?

Lorraine was here.

Today.

Where's Pam?

Mum, it's OK. Bye.

My daughter is.

She brings me cake.

So don't you tell me you know who she is because... You're an imposter, that's

what you are.

I just forgot.

But you're right.

She is a good girl.

Yeah.

She, um... She knows I...

I get confused.

She comes to see me all the time.

I miss her.

Yeah.

Me too.

I'm sorry.

Who are you again? I forget things, you see.

I'm a friend of Lorraine's.

I used to know you pretty well when we were kids.

Did you?

Yeah.

You were like a mum to me.

Oh, bless.

Well, it's nice of you to visit.

Yeah, maybe I could come again.

If that's all right.

Maybe, yeah.

Of course it is.

Especially if you bring cake.

Yeah, I'll try and remember.

Can I get my car back now?

Where's that Connor with my money?

Connor? I don't know. I don't know, I think.

And your sister?

I don't know, Steve -o.

I did what you said.

If she's not interested in you, I can't help it.

Maybe not.

But you've got a problem if you sold me on a bad debt.

That kid's not going to know what I did.

Audrey,

you are an honest, hardworking, and intelligent woman.

Thank you.

And I feel honored to have you in my life.

My father has always taught me to always show respect to the ones that you

admire the most. How lovely.

That person is you.

I want the whole world to see how much admiration I have for you.

Audrey McFall, will you do me the honor of

becoming my wife?

What?

Audrey, I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

Will you marry me?

Oh,

my God.

That's nice, isn't it?

Um, this is for you.

Clever, eh?

Hey, um, you're dead safe, don't you?

Sorry, um, do you want a cup of tea?

No, I haven't actually done this before.

Hi.

I've binned the award ceremony.

Are you okay?

Listen, you know when you said you wanted some sister time?

I'd love some too.

I've had one pig of a day.

Ditto.

You were... You want to talk about it?

We could go skinny dipping if we find a beach.

Knock your head, it's freezing.

I'm just trying to take your mind off things.

That speedboat is bad news.

Flip it away.

What do you think you're doing? Are you going to shut her up or am I?

Still.

You'll have insurance.

No harm done.

This time.

Let's hope it's not an act.

No!

Don't put it in! No!

What is going on?

The interest on that loan going through the roof, if I don't get paid, something

else is going to get taught.

Everyone, can I just introduce our new acting head of client, Esther

What are the chances of Christine being appointed today?

Very good, I think.

Excellent. That's one job we won't have to replace.

We're talking about animal rights and how some people think it's okay to

experiment on animals. A topic for another time. I don't know how you got

here, but if you don't leave now, I'm calling the police. Kevin! Go on!

Make me.

Devo? Devo's not going to back off.

And the only thing you can do is dump Kevin.

And dump him quick.

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