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Have you heard a single word I've said, Madeline? Can you just shut up?

Let's not do this again. It's getting boring, Dad. Listen, we're not exactly

loaded at the minute and I really need this job.

If only to pay for your mistakes, huh?

She's been behaving erratically all day.

You've just described 90 % of the pupils in this school.

Telephone me. Don't play any games.

Do you not fancy it? Too busy looking at her, mate. I thought this was a fresh

start for you. What's happened? It is.

I'm trying.

Yeah. What do you call this essay, then?

Dumb.

Dumb.

Wrong!

Obviously, it's early days, but the scans do show that Sam has a growth on

brain.

It's not migraines, Mr Kelly.

It's most likely a brain tumour, and it explains many of the symptoms Sam's been

experiencing, poor vision, headaches, nausea. But so could severe migraines,

that's what the GP said.

Unfortunately, brain tumours can often present with common symptoms.

and can be misdiagnosed by GPs.

But this tumour, you can cure it, right?

Well, like I said, it could be a serious cancer.

Oh, this is ridiculous.

I'm a kid.

Kids don't get cancer. Unfortunately, sometimes they do, and the position of

this tumour means that we can't operate.

Hold on a second.

Well, you've done a few scans, and you're telling me my daughter's got an

inoperable brain tumour. We need... then for an MRI scan and a biopsy to find

out what type of tumor we are dealing with and how best to treat it. I feel

fine. What kind of treatment?

We need the results before I can give you a reliable prognosis.

But it could involve starting a course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

No, no, you'll start nothing till we get a second opinion.

Come on, love.

We're going.

We're ready for you in the staff room.

Oh, yes, of course.

Well, we've had a fantastic response from all the volunteers we've contacted.

So we should have participants from the police, the fire brigade, a construction

company and even a local firm of solicitors. So there should be something

everyone. Can't see any of our lot becoming solicitors.

Needing one, yes.

Could you not have got a few more professions in?

What's not professional about nursing and plumbing?

I'm just saying, we could be a bit more ambitious, surely.

I mean, you agree, don't you?

Erm... Yeah.

Well, we have to be realistic, Eleanor. I mean, most of our pupils are better

suited to vocational training than university.

Obviously, there's room for an academic path, but... I want them to be inspired

rather than intimidated.

Yeah, that's right. So, back to business.

Richard Whitman, Director of Education for the LEA, is sending Carl Johnson

along today to open the event for us.

Too big for his boots to open it himself, is he? I know, Richard. I did a

conference with him this summer.

He's a sweetheart. He's also very busy. Carl Johnson's pretty senior, so we

really do need to impress him.

Also, Ellen is going to be running a CV writing workshop to supplement her mock

interviews. Great. Well, we need nods, bums on seats. So anyone not

participating, can you please spread the word?

Chris.

It says here I'm supposed to be manning the teacher training post.

Yeah. It's just that, you know, dealing with the public, it's not exactly my

forte. It'll only be our own pupils that you're dealing with. Just...

Just be at the stand, available to answer questions.

Yeah, but... Sorry.

Why me?

Because the only people available were you and Grant Lee. But apparently, he's

got an appointment this afternoon, so...

Any word from Rose?

Oh, no, well, she should have called by now.

Oh, she's probably hanging around in her waiting room. You know how long those

tests can take?

Yeah.

I can't believe it.

I'll be okay.

Yes, you will.

Of course you will.

Because he's talking out his backside, Sam.

I'll make another appointment with Dr. Hill, see if she can fix it up with

someone private, okay?

I'll find the money.

Why don't I call the school?

Get the day off.

We'll have a bit of lunch, yeah?

I want to go in today, Mum. It's careers day.

You just leave all this to me.

Have you got your football tape?

No, got it.

Well, it's a good thing I've got a memory then. Now there's no excuse.

I don't want to try out for the team.

Give it a go.

For mine and your dad's sake.

I don't like sports.

Well, how would you even know?

If you got out there and participated, you might actually have some friends,

Martin.

Take up football.

Run around a pitch a bit.

You might get a nice six -pack on you.

Come on.

You're a nice -looking lad under that camouflage.

If only you'd let the girls see it.

Right.

Sam!

Hey, I won't leave it hanging.

How does it go?

Good, it was fine. It went something.

Sam, you OK?

What did they say?

Um, migraines. Like, migraine, headache.

Falled up his head.

So, what, did you just take some tablets?

Pretty much, yeah.

Oh, God, I was really worried about you. Yeah, me too.

So, you don't have to go to the hospital to get an operation or...? No hospital,

no nothing.

Oh, brilliant.

I love that Solomon guy.

I could go here.

No, seriously.

Give it back, I found it.

Oh, please.

Oh, yes, lass.

I swear, it was on the seat right beside me on the bus.

Who reads an underwear magazine in public? I reckon that one could be a bit

the lot of us. I mean, have you seen the size of them?

Oh, my fantastic on the page!

Can we do you all a favour?

Someone get me a wet wipe.

Hi, Aidan.

Careers day or Skype day, your choice.

I think we should let the ladies decide, don't you?

Michael has caused his vision.

Severe, Michael.

Still, I mean, what did it stand for? I mean, it checked for everything. Yes,

Tom.

I've told you.

Well, that's great news.

Oh, I was getting a bit antsy there. I called your mum. She didn't answer.

she's got the rest of the day off, so she's probably gone out somewhere.

Oh, good for her.

I'm so glad you're okay.

I'm going to get to work.

They'll crucify me. Yep.

They're kids, Daniel. Have you seen the omen?

Little Damien's scrubbed up nicely compared with my class.

Oh, come on now, mate. What appointment could be more important than helping the

kids, eh? Helping a bunch of disinterested chimps, more like. The

yours.

Come on, Grantley.

Hard luck, Daniel. You should have got your excuses in first.

I tried.

Mm -hm, yeah.

But you got about it all wrong.

Come on, there must be some way you can win Grantley round.

Curriculum vitae. It's essentially a sales pitch, except you're selling

yourself. So accentuate the positive, but don't lie. You will get found out.

am I supposed to accentuate three Ds in a U?

Yeah, I agree it would help if you'd done some work in the first place, but

always worth tailoring your CV for the job that you're applying for.

So big up your interests rather than your individual grades in your case.

Just picking your nails count as an interest.

Martin. Can you give me an example of an interest that might add to your chosen

vocation?

What do you do in your spare time?

Eh?

Um... It tongs his iron man limits.

No way!

Oh, he took it out the bin. Oh, you naughty boy.

How sad are you? If it's all you're interested in reading, then it's no

your grades are so bad. I don't think he was reading it, miss. All right, that's

enough.

I was only looking, and it's none of your business.

Are you coming with me?

You lot, get on with your CVs.

Come on, Eleanor. Give the kid a break.

He'll be embarrassed enough without you making a massive deal out of it. I'm not

making a massive deal. I'm just saying the kid needs a ticking off.

Okay. Okay, send him in.

Keep it at home, mine.

It's not worth the hassle.

No, it's not even mine, I swear.

Next time it's a strike, yeah?

All this is just wishful thinking anyway.

What do you mean?

Well, most women don't actually look like that.

Not in real life, anyway.

Go on, off you go.

You've got ten minutes before those football trials.

Will you tell me once again?

How are we going to be just friends?

You're for real and not pretend.

Then I guess you can hang with me.

When my patience wearing thin.

When I'm ready to give in.

Will you pick me up again?

Then I guess you can hang.

Here it is.

Hey, if you want some fun, come to me. I've got some proper good stuff.

Yeah, that's not a life skill I boast about, kid.

I'm just trying to be a mate.

Kid seems desperate.

You

know,

it was just the way Karen said it. It was like... He was sad it was over, like

he wouldn't have minded being a dad.

Don't you want to be a dad someday?

Someday, in like ten years or something.

For me?

Give me half a chance to start practising now. I'm being serious.

I want a job, marriage, a kid, the whole lot.

I already gave you a ring.

And I gave you yours.

Don't panic, I'm not saying it's got to be with you. I'm just telling you what I

want from life.

It better not be with me.

Look, we've got loads of time.

I reckon 26 is a good age.

Okay. You sure you're going to be okay playing that ball? Yeah.

I'm up for it.

Never felt better.

This looks really great.

Well, it's your vision, maestro.

No, but you got it spot on.

Well, I had a bit of help from the volunteers.

I mean, they've been brilliant bringing in their displays and their kits, and

Mandy has even lent us her spare rack.

She has a spare?

A spare exhibition rack. Oh, yeah.

Bellows from Beauty Within.

Ah, yes. The salons. Yes. Do lots of shows. Need to be prepared.

Very generous of you. And, um, thanks for participating in the first place.

it's a pleasure.

You know, it's dead important the kids don't just think in terms of painting

nails and cutting hair. A business is a business.

You've got to have it up here to make it work.

Quite.

Right, best let me stand up. I'm late as it is.

Thanks, Mel.

You two already know each other?

No, I've met this morning.

Ah, you've been very friendly.

I'm a friendly guy.

Problem? No, no, not at all.

Mr. Bishop, Mr. Johnson's ride.

It's a car.

Thank you for coming.

I'm looking forward to it.

It's looking impressive, I must say. Yes, well, that's thanks to, um, Rob,

flight manager.

Shall I show you around?

Mm -hmm.

Hey, I thought Charky was supposed to man the stand.

Well, I decided to cancel the meeting and step in for him. Poor man was

it. OK, so how much is he paying you?

Oh, please.

20 quid a bottle of scotch and two weeks' detention cover.

Oh, poor Charky.

Well, it's me that's got to sit here all day trying to sell light bulbs to

pygmies.

Thankless test.

Hiya. I'm Mandy.

Looks like we'll be neighbours for the day.

Somehow I think you'll cope.

You've pulled a muscle, have you?

Which one?

My leg.

That's not what I've heard.

Shut up, Sharky. I can't play football, Mr Clarkson. I can't run, I swear.

Right, well, if you can't participate in the trials, you'll have to stay in here

and do some homework.

Can't I study in the common room?

No, this isn't a free period, Martin.

Right, you lot, on the pitch in five.

Hey, we all enjoyed a bit of light relief.

Don't worry about it, mate.

Yeah, Finn, you more than love us. Bye -bye.

Whatever you were doing, you know you weren't supposed to be there.

It's the girls' changing rooms. It's a violation of their privacy. There wasn't

anyone changing. That is not the point.

There could have been.

I know that it's not easy being your age.

There's all sorts of different emotions springing up. None of them welcome,

but... You're surrounded by people going through the same thing. Yeah, right.

Or similar.

Nobody's going through what I am.

Well, why don't you tell me about it, then?

You won't understand.

There's not a lot I haven't seen.

And I was once a teenage boy myself. Just shut up, will you?

All right.

Fine.

But whatever it is that you're going through, you need to try and have a bit

respect for the girls.

I do. And for yourself.

If there's something that you want to tell me, you know you can, don't you?

Can I go now?

It's just, you seem a bit unhappy.

I just want to be left alone, okay?

Well, let's get him involved in the career fair.

Take his mind off his hormones.

I just can't help thinking that something's not quite right.

He doesn't seem like the type of kid to be sex mad at. It's only a teenage boy

who isn't.

Yeah, but he's withdrawn.

He's angry and he's angry.

Like I said, Chris, is there a teenage boy who isn't?

He was looking at you that way earlier.

That's me.

Chris Victor.

You know full well who I mean.

So think big.

Follow your dreams and see what life has to offer you. You're in charge of your

own futures.

If you're prepared to work for it.

What do you want?

I just wanted to say sorry.

I know I shouldn't have touched your things, but I wouldn't ever perv over

like everyone said, I promise.

So, what were you doing in the girls' locker room with my bra?

I'm just sorry.

That's all.

So, what makes you suited to the police force?

Well, I'm physically fit.

I've done a bit of kickboxing.

I've killed loads of crime around my estate.

I could tell the picture thing got to.

Police rather than pigs, Kyle. But that's a good answer. So you've suffered

crime yourself, and you'd like to give something back to the community.

Yeah. And I've seen all of the CSIs. Right, so it's actually forensics that

you're interested in then. Whatever.

Bring it on.

Okay. Well, Kyle, you're going to need some serious grades if you want to go

straight into forensic science, and that means university.

Or you could just start at the bottom with police training.

But, you know, good eye contact during the interview and keep working on your

social motives.

Oh, nice hair.

Very indie.

Cheers.

Do you like glamming up?

A bit of varnish?

Eyeliner? It's a good look for a bloke.

Hey, I'm serious.

I don't have to tell you. You know the 80s are back.

Have you tried leggings?

I make my legs look a bit skinny.

No. If you're wearing an oversized jumper, leggings are fab.

Give you great definition.

Would you like me to do your make -up?

No.

It's all right.

Here.

Have a look through there.

You'll find a colour that suits you.

Do you want to go over? You two do not need more beautifying.

Can we go?

We are supposed to be looking for careers.

And we've got four years to decide after university.

Speak for yourself.

I'm not going.

Oh, mate, I'm sure someone will have you.

No, I don't want to go. I can't wait to get out there and earn some money.

But won't you feel a little bit stupid when you're a... cab driver and your

girlfriend's doing a chemistry degree.

No, don't be daft. I'll be dead prompt.

I'd quite like to be a nurse.

You know, like in Scrub.

I mean, you get loads of fellas fancying you, parties, sexy doctors.

You see, thinking about nursing?

But it's a valuable profession. It's hard work, long hours, training.

It doesn't pay that much. You have to really want to help care for people.

Why not?

Go on then, get stuck in. Don't be shy.

No, it's not for me.

I suppose you've had enough with doctors and nurses, eh?

Can everyone just stop going on about it? It's over and done with, OK? I don't

want to talk about it any more.

Hey, you're going near my girl again. We'll get in it, OK?

Finn!

Stop here.

I don't know why you're defending him. He's a little sicko. And he said he's

sorry.

Yeah, that's right. You turn the waterworks on your little girl.

Yeah, because you're so butch and manly. I'm dead jealous.

Leave it.

You're so much as look at her again, you're going to need to defend yourself,

okay?

Damn it!

I thought you were trying a bit too hard, mate.

What do you mean?

A magazine, leering over Sam.

All this macho stuff's just a big beard.

We both feel that into girls.

You don't know a thing about me.

I know you're gay. I'm not gay!

How dare you stand there judging me like you've got it so hard?

You're the big pro.

You've got it easy.

Claiming wish I was gay.

Hold steady.

You like yourself, I can tell.

And people like you, they know who you are.

Nobody knows what I'm capable of.

Nobody. Marty?

Inside, please.

No more sneaking off.

Just having some fresh air.

I've signed you up for Miss Chowdhury's workshop. Should keep you busy.

Look, I know Aidan's really arrogant and stuff, but there's just something about

him. And it's really obvious that he fancies me. I mean, I know he's not

to come out and say it, but... Jeff.

He flirts with everyone.

So anyway, I was thinking, maybe you and Ronan could set something up?

You know, ask us to go out for a drink tonight or something?

Yeah.

Oh, actually, I think Ronan's with you tonight.

Even if you don't know what you want to do, you'll still need good interview

skills. It's about instilling a sense of confidence in yourself and your

prospective employer.

Martin, I'm giving you my time. The least you can do is look at me.

Be quiet or move away from the stage.

Right, let's try this again.

You've put down the art as one of your interests on your CV.

Could you be more specific?

That's photography, don't you mean?

Good, OK.

Martin, look at me.

What kind of photography?

Yes, girls. I don't like photography.

What do you like then, cinema or theatre?

I like sleazing on other people's girlfriends.

Didn't he wasn't sleazing? You caught him. Be quiet!

Martin, I asked you a question.

I don't know.

Well, how do you expect to get a job if you show no interest in anything, even

the person you're talking to?

I don't expect to get a job. Excuse me, speak up. I said I don't expect to get a

job.

I'm a freak.

Because somehow I got born a boy when I know deep down inside I'm not. Whoa,

dude.

I'm a sick, sad freak of nature.

And I hate myself more than any of you do.

So don't waste your time.

Now look what we've done.

We did it.

Go away.

Look, I can see that I got things totally wrong with you earlier today.

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

All right.

And now you do, it's all okay.

No.

No, clearly it's not.

But perhaps it could be if you talked about it.

It's going to take a bit more than talking to fix me.

Sam.

You okay?

You had a row with Finn? No.

I'm just angry about what happened with Martin.

Finn was so nasty to him, all right?

I didn't know you and Martin were friends. I don't have to be friends with

someone to think that it's wrong, do I?

No, of course not.

You just seem particularly upset about it, that's all.

You look like you're in pain. I'm fine.

Look at me.

Look at me.

What's going on?

She's a migraine.

I've told you.

Right, well, where are these tablets then? I've took them and... I'll be

so... She's there.

Have you told your mum and dad how you feel?

They just hate me even more.

They're always going on at me to be more of a lad.

It's just, you know, things seem insurmountable when you keep them to

No chance of that anymore.

Kids can be cruel.

You know that yourself.

But you've sort of managed the first hurdle by... coming out.

Coming out?

I'm not out.

I don't even know where I am, except trapped inside this flaming body that I

can't stand, pretending to be exactly what I hate. I can arrange for you a

to somebody professional.

What's the point?

What's the point in any of it? Martin, I just wish I was dead.

I watch it, fringe boy.

What do you want?

Say I'm sorry.

About Finn.

About what happened.

Right. You've said it now.

Go back to school.

Janita phoning his mum.

Good.

I knew something was wrong.

Come and have a look at these.

These are a few signs that a child has gender identity disorder.

Poor self -image, reluctance to do games, gets bullied, poor educational

performance, depression, self -harm and suicide attempts.

Rose, wake up.

Sober up.

Rose!

Hi,

baby.

What's wrong with Sam, Rose?

Give my love to Richard, will you?

And tell him I'm thinking of applying for a job at Clifton Secondary. No,

have to be a time lord. It's not even built yet.

Yes, but it is going to be built, isn't it? And maybe he could have a word,

pretty please?

No, you know that's up to the governess, not him.

Yeah, but they do listen to him, don't they? I mean, I know I do.

You know what they say about flattery, Anna.

Anyway, aren't you happy here?

Oh, it's challenging for sure.

The kid with the baby last week. I mean, if ever it's gone, he'd have had oral

care. Still.

I'm hoping this is just a stepping stone for me.

Well, I'm sure you'll make your mark while you're here.

And there's no harm in keeping me posted, eh?

When did you do your teacher training course, sir?

Oh, uh, 20... some time ago now.

That explains it.

Do they do refresher courses, sir?

Are you interested in teaching or in wasting my time?

Depends. And how much you get paid.

Well, in the public sector, there's a scale. No.

How much do you get paid?

That's none of your business, you cheeky little... Of course it is!

How can we aspire to be what you are, say, if we don't know how much we can

expect to get paid?

How about 70 grand a year, net?

Oh, only my business and beauty.

You get 70 grand a year for cutting hair?

No, I get 70 grand a year for getting up the... Six in the morning, working my

backside off all day, managing three salons, 40 staff, I'm paying the tax man

time. I mean, I do hire subcontractors, nail technicians and hair technicians,

if that's your thing. I'm going uni, me.

In a picture.

Seventy grand a year and no uni. I'm defo going to be a beautician.

What I need after today is a stiff drink. I don't suppose I could entice

you to join me.

I'm afraid not, because my boyfriend's picking me up.

It's going to feel like a drink or two. Let me give you some of them veins

around your nose.

It's a dead giveaway.

Now, obviously it's green, but it counteracts the red.

It's on me.

What the hell were you thinking?

I didn't want to think.

So you run straight to the bottle.

daughter has got cancer. And you're passing out drunk.

That's going to make her feel better, is it? I couldn't cope with what the

doctor said. I just needed to blot it out.

Oh God, I was so tired.

I just needed to see... Oh, you listen to yourself, Rose.

Aye, aye, aye. That's not fair.

You need to pull yourself together.

This is Sam that this is happening to.

She's gone to school pretending everything's okay.

I just need some time, okay?

To get my head around it, you know.

Sam hasn't taken anything in.

She's telling people that she's having migraines.

Oh, don't.

I can't believe any of this is happening.

You haven't got the full story from the doctor. You listen to me. You listen to

me.

You need to be a mom.

She's a kid. She needs you.

Are you stalking me or something?

Makes a change.

You mean stalking me, doesn't it?

Why are you here, Sambuca?

A bit of space.

For what you're doing in life.

If you can't do your eyeliner straight, I wouldn't bother.

You're gonna end up looking like some crazy old lady.

Go for it.

That freak was out there putting makeup on.

When it's done now, just nod off back to your mates and have a laugh.

What if you don't want to go back?

Come here.

Sit still.

You can't go out looking like that.

Who says I'm going anywhere?

Well, you're getting dolled up for something.

I've done the old napper before, haven't I?

You've done it wrong, then.

You're blind as well, as I suppose.

It's better to go through it all.

We were teenagers, not on the glacier's lap.

I'm sure Martin will come back once he's cooled off, but we did think you need

to be alerted about his state of mind.

He seems very isolated, Mrs Dunbar.

He's shy.

He likes his own company.

See, I don't think he does.

In fact, I think there's a great deal of self -loathing going on here.

It's me.

I've been on his case to make more of an effort, you know, get stuck in.

I just want him to be a normal, happy boy. Mrs Dunbar, he's saying that he

a boy.

What do you mean?

Not a boy?

He's got some, um, conflicts with his gender identity.

You must have noticed something different about him when he was little,

instance.

Orchid's experiment.

We think he should be able to talk to somebody in confidence.

Somebody who specialises in this area.

What? The area of being some sort of transvestite?

Is that what you're talking about?

Transgender is more like it. Chris, what is that?

Martin was very upset when he ran off.

I heard what he said in the assembly hall. He said it at some cost to himself

and he wasn't joking.

Being trapped in the wrong body must be a nightmare, but there are solutions.

Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

We just wanted to let you know what was happening.

You might not want to deal with this, Mrs Dunbar, but for the sake of your

you need to.

Sam will be with Amy and Lauren at the beauty stand, mate.

She wasn't when I checked.

I don't think she's talking to me. What, because French boys have lady boys?

Do you even know what a ladyboy is?

No, you do, Wendy.

I feel bad, though. You seem well upset.

Yeah, and what about you? Coming out to the whole school, you're a tranny.

He's not a tranny, he's... Yeah, well, whatever he is, he doesn't seem too

about it, does he?

Well, so...

How do you know you're not a boy?

I always knew, I think.

It just took me 16 years of hell to finally admit it.

I can't carry on like this.

And I can't hide anymore.

It's not like anyone had missed me. But you're going to top yourself.

Why not?

Because that's a cop -out.

Because some people actually want to live.

Yeah.

We'll let them.

You don't have the choice, Martin.

You think I had any choice in this when I was born? You could have the change,

you know?

Hormones and all that.

Yeah.

Hi, Mum.

Gonna lend us 15 grand to surgically remove me penis?

Oh, and from now on, you'll have to call me Martina. You don't know how lucky

you are, Martin. You have a future.

I don't want a future.

Not like this. You're a coward.

You know, you could speak to your mum. You couldn't make her listen.

I wish that's all I had to worry about.

What is your problem?

What have you got to worry about?

Oh, what is it?

Boyfriend trouble?

Your mum don't understand you. I've got cancer.

I've got a brain tumour.

Shouldn't you be in hospital?

Yeah, that's where I'll be if I go back.

It's where you'll end up if you don't.

I don't even know where to go.

Maybe I should talk myself too.

Get it over with.

Do you reckon it's deep enough?

So what's the deal?

You can't have an operation.

Chemotherapy. I don't know.

My mum wants a second opinion, but I don't even want to know. Now, who's

coward? Would you want a swap?

I don't really think you're a coward.

And it must really suck feeling how you do.

It's just to throw it all away when you've got the choice.

Maybe we've both got choices.

Yeah.

I might take this off before I go back.

At that time, yeah.

Poor kid.

I know, nightmare.

I know, like, top ten things I wish I hadn't have said in front of the whole

school. It's always the quiet ones.

He was so nice and soft -spoken.

Who'd have thought he had the whole family in the freezer?

Sorry, how did a mixed -up kid turn into a serial killer?

I bet Fred West was a mixed -up kid at one point.

You're out of order, mate.

It's a joke.

Yeah, remind me never to send my kids to you if you've got a problem.

Our kids, you mean?

Yeah, hypothetically speaking.

So you're still up for the cinema later?

Um, I thought you said that Ronan's busy tonight.

Oh, no, I got that wrong.

There's this film that Vicky keeps banging on about.

You want to come?

Yeah, why not?

You too, Aidan?

Yeah, the more the merrier.

Sounds cool.

Go back to my place afterwards.

Dad's working late.

Wicked. It's a date.

Sorry. I thought you were busy in the hall.

You nearly gave me a heart attack.

I was just having a little break.

I fancied a bit of time alone.

No, you weren't.

You were hiding.

Look, it's nearly the end of play. Can I just wait until they clear off?

Daniel, you can't carry on like this.

I mean, the career day thing, I kind of understand.

But if you can't face them in the corridors, you'll get sacked.

No.

Wouldn't be the first time.

You just need to get your confidence up.

You know, teenagers, they smell fear.

Yeah, and I reek.

I'm just... crap at it.

Have you tried adult education?

I'm not much better at that, either.

This is my last chance, Rob.

I blow this up.

Might as well use my CV as toilet paper.

OK.

So don't blow it.

You're the adult, Daniel.

Take charge.

I just don't seem to know how. Of course you do.

You just, you reach inside and you harness your inner Rambo.

You're on.

Here we go.

I've printed off some information from the website that I found.

I think it's very useful.

Plus, we've got a really good tenor that we've used before when our pupils have

had problems.

The counsellors there are great.

I need some time to think about this.

OK.

OK, turn up.

Martin!

Mum.

I need to talk to you.

I'll leave you alone for a bit.

You found them both?

They found each other, actually.

Sam, thank you.

I'll go and update Mrs. Fisher.

Mum's been frantic.

It's all right.

She told me what happened this morning.

She spent one more day where I could be normal, Tom.

I'll take you home.

I knew it, even when I was a kid.

Remember?

I wanted to grow my hair long, but you wouldn't let me in.

I always dressed up.

I shouldn't have let you spend so much time with those girls upstairs.

But it wasn't them.

It was me.

You can't just explain it away.

I'm sure about this.

I've always been sure.

And it's killing me.

What are you saying, Martin?

I need to be me.

What I am inside.

I need to change.

I don't want you to change.

Son, my little boy.

I've missed you.

I'm so unhappy.

I can't live like this anymore.

It's okay.

I

need to get my head

around it.

Okay.

Look, why don't we just go home and we can talk about it there, yeah?

You all right, Dad?

What's up?

You still working late tonight?

Yeah. Why?

Just thinking I have a couple of mates over, that's all.

Nobody's going to disturb you.

A couple of mates?

Yeah, you know.

Ronan. Mm -hm.

Vicky. Oh, Vicky.

It's a funny name for a bloke.

Ed, we've only been here a few weeks.

So no trouble.

Nose clean, et cetera.

There won't be any trouble.

I'm just going to go to the cinema and get a few pieces of those.

Right.

No surprises.

Please. You should try getting out yourself sometime.

You know, while you've still got all your own teeth.

Cheers, Dad.

I can't believe I was being all matey with him about that magazine. I just...

I just thought he was another horny teenager.

It must have been so painful for him.

Well, it was a fair conclusion to jump to.

You couldn't have known.

I knew that something wasn't right, even this morning.

Why can't Martin's mum see that he's that unhappy?

Finding out that your child has gender issues is a lot to take in, Chris.

Look, I know your heart's in the right place, but you were really in her face

about it.

It could have backfired.

Well, isn't that a risk that we should be prepared to take after what happened

last week?

To a certain degree, but be careful you don't come across as being overzealous.

I'm sorry, Karen, but given the choice, I'd rather be accused of being just

that. We can't be parents.

And anyway, Martin might change his mind in a few months' time.

Do you believe that?

I'll see you tomorrow.

I've got an idea. Why don't I tell Rob to come for a drink and then you come

then I'll make me excuses?

What?

Janice, will you just stop it with this matchmaking thing now?

It's demeaning. I am the head teacher here and Rob is the caretaker and that's

as far as it goes.

What now, Denise?

It's just the invoices from today.

Rob? Mm -hmm.

I said I'd get them sorted quickly in return for the discount.

Yeah, thanks.

I'll just get back to my caretaking, shall I?

Rob.

About what we've just said.

I think, um, Denise has been...

Winding us up a little.

Yeah, I know. I mean, what a joke.

Not Janice.

You know, the head mistress with the mild -mannered janitor.

I haven't got time for a drink anyway. I've got work up to here.

Wish I was taller.

Sorry. Yeah.

Oh, God.

Well, I didn't have a clue what was going on.

It's supposed to be art.

Okay, you can say it was that, but it doesn't change the fact that nothing

happened. It was cerebral.

Meant to make you think.

Make you sleep more, like.

Well, it doesn't take multiple searches if we come up with a fireman.

Jimmy, you face life and death every day.

Braver man than me, mate.

And you made up with such a bore, Vic.

Thought you'd love it.

Big, strong fireman on your arm every day.

Of course.

Make it more real that you're not coming to uni with me.

I'm going to miss you.

Maybe I'll keep you company where you're going.

Aberdeen for the first time.

Bad luck, Manchester.

I'll meet him.

Cool.

I'll get some plates.

Okay, I'll help.

Nah, you can keep your arty farty rubbish.

I'm more of an action movie bloke, me.

That and Pixar. I don't care how old I get, finding Nemo rocks.

About time.

Sorry,

I just needed a knife.

No, it doesn't matter. Just bring one in when you're ready.

You were always the one doing the looking after.

Even when you were small.

I'd bottle it every time.

Literally.

Drown my sorrows.

But you and Marley always made sure we were okay.

Fed, put to bed.

Even the stupid dog got walked.

Not too well, if you remember.

He got run over.

Yeah.

Well, it shouldn't have been up to you.

You have a hard time.

I was the mother.

And I let you down, that's not going to happen again.

We like a bit of denial, love, Kelly.

But we're also not half bad at faking up to things once we've woken up.

Because we're strong.

Yeah?

I want to be. I want to be strong.

I'm scared. I know, baby.

But you're not on your own.

This time, I'm going to look after you.

I just wanted to go away.

Well, let's make that the plan, then.

Let's go back to the hospital and find out what happens next.

Baby, say something, say something, I'll remember the next day.

The shadows can feel us from hoping.

Baby, say something, say something, I'll remember the next

day. What it all means, if we can't see, it's all a dream.

Baby, say something, say something, I'll remember the next day.

But it's all news that we can't see before looking.

Whoa.

Denzel's taken Prince to the park.

I called Mr. Kander. He said, come on in.

That's great.

I'll give you a lift to the hospital.

We were kind of wondering if we could ask you to do a bit more than that.

Yeah, well, Kelly, we're strong and we can handle anything, but Tom, we've been

thinking that if there's three of us fighting this, then... Well, you know

they say about strength in numbers.

So, if you're OK with it, will you come in with us?

You try stopping me, give up.

Get three of us together, yeah?

A loser? We'd all be better off if you left Waterloo Road. Oh, my God.

I've got a stalker. Vicky, my sweet darling, will you marry me?

Why don't you concentrate thinking about helping Waterloo Road instead of the

other way around?

You do think I've got good instincts, don't you, Daniel?

Nobody reads a situation better than you do.

You both know you're not going to marry Rona. Why not?

Because you want me.

Don't worry about Karen.

She's tough, but it's only because she wants to make you a better teacher.

No.

It's personal.

Been a while since I had a girl help me with my homework.

Girl, indeed.

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