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Superhead Michael Byrne insists it will be business as usual when he takes up

his new position at Waterloo Road.

He's like a proper celebrity.

Well, just because he got stabbed by a pupil.

And as Waterloo Road is officially a feeling school, I've recruited some of

best. Sian Edwards.

Actually, it's Diamond now. You and Michael? Yeah, I had a bit of a fling.

before you saw the light, eh, darling?

Names? Phoenix and Alatella. It's about the Tyler boy. I've already spoken to

social services. Phoenix has admitted that they're caring for their nan. Not

anymore. She died this morning. Well, their dad's still local, but he's the

relative I could find.

That's not going to work. He's the whole reason they kept this thing quiet in

the first place. They don't want to be sent back to him. Nelson Smith, the

foreman on a building site.

They've finished for the day, but you might find him here.

Those boys need you, Mr Smith.

But if you're more... Anne, I need to do this.

Yeah, well, then you shouldn't be so irresistible, should you?

What are they?

They are the finest scholars money can buy.

Nothing but the bestest shade, Ironman. Jess, it's a friendly get -together, all

right? Not the unveiling of your first Michelin star.

I know, but this is our first big day since we got married, and I just want it

to be right, that's all. I know. Just don't take it too seriously, OK?

All right, fine, mate. No need to be aggressive.

Mr. Cooper has the same effect on potential A -level science candidates.

Well, sports science isn't the core subject these days.

Right. If you don't stop that, I'm going to leave you behind. Come on.

All right, OK.

But that is fantastic.

Ronan, how long is this going to take?

Not long enough. Just a second.

Pretty smart, eh?

And it's ours.

It's ours?

What the hell are you on?

It's all true.

You can move in today if you want to.

Are you nuts?

Where'd you get the money for this?

I've been earning, haven't I? On the stall and that.

What, enough to pay for this?

Yeah, sure.

Well, why didn't you tell me? I wanted to surprise you.

We can't be living at my mum's forever, can we?

Yeah, well, it's not that bad at your mum's. Don't say that when she opens the

door without knocking.

But we've had our rough patches, haven't we?

This is how we make things better.

Come on, you're not within the best bit yet.

Oh. My.

God.

En suite for the lady.

Never mind the high definition telly in the king -sized bed.

Lauren is going to be so jealous.

That's a yes, then.

Come back when you're properly dressed. You are. Come again, mate? You mean

excuse me, sir?

Excuse me, sir, but we don't know what you're on about.

Told you we shouldn't have worn these skirts.

Socks.

Thank you, ladies.

Let's go.

How is it?

How did it go?

Fine. What's a funeral supposed to be like?

Dunno. I didn't think you'd be back so soon.

Didn't your dad come in?

No choice.

What are you sweating about, anyway?

Had to get yet another prescription from my mum, didn't I?

Jodie Allen?

Will you help Mr Wilding unload that van?

I think he might have something that will interest you. You too, Denzel.

Phoenix? Harley?

You are early.

You okay?

My dad got me this watch.

Engraved it and all.

Did you get one?

Sold it.

No one's going to bribe me.

Well, maybe he was just trying to cheer you up after what's happened with your

nan. Yeah, well, he didn't bother to turn up to the funeral, did he? Would

have been appropriate?

Nan hated him, but I guess not.

See, come on now.

I think Harley wants to hear what your dad has to say. I don't want to go back

with him. We looked after Nan for long enough. We can look after ourselves.

Well, you can both explain how you feel when you meet the social worker later.

And your dad's coming to visit you before the meeting.

But no one's going to force you to do anything, I promise.

Wait.

They'll just lie and make out he's sorry.

I don't want to see him.

I'm telling you, he's a liar.

What's in them?

Uh, instrument.

Have a look if you want.

Uh, classical ones.

Oh, boring.

Thought it'd be a symphys, am I?

Well, they're all just instruments, aren't they? What you do with them, the

music that you make, is up to you.

If you join the orchestra, I'm starting.

Orchestra? Uh, I don't think so.

See you later, mate.

Yay, it's just boring classical stuff.

Not necessarily.

Oh, come on, Scout, we've got to go.

Look, I'll be here all day.

OK? Do you want to come by and try it out?

Come on, Scott. We're going to be late.

It's not a palace, but I reckon it's ideal for coming up with all the

ideas you're going to have.

You choose.

I'll take the one nearest the kettle. I know my place.

You sure about that? This one can put it away like there's no tomorrow.

Good. Well, today I want us to get at least 20 GCFE and AS level students

up to the core subjects, English, maths and sciences.

Don't worry, we're ready for the challenge.

Do you know there are only 14 pupils signed up on A level courses in this

school?

14.

And the poor English take -up is particularly surprising.

Well, there are reasons for that. I'm sure from what I've seen so far we can

reverse the trend.

And what if we can't persuade him to sign up? Tom, yes, you can.

You've devoted your whole life to teaching English. I think you, of all

are ideally placed to change their minds, fire those imaginations.

And anyway, defeat is not an option.

Do you know the first thing the kids will say to me when I say, yes, you can

A -level English? No. Not if Budgin's teaching it.

And he's the acting head of department.

And then I'll be finishing off with me world -famous rhubarb -infused creme

brulee.

Probably end the night chucking our cage in a fruit bowl, knowing those two.

You all right, darling?

Hi. Just telling this about how much we're looking forward to tonight.

Yeah, it'll be fun to let her hair down a bit more outside work.

Grantley, could you just hold that for me, please?

Now, for those of you who teach core subjects, A -level sign -up forms.

Right, for you lot, the chosen few.

Oh, well, that's easily sorted.

You can have mine. Oi!

Tom, how is life as a henchman for our new leader?

Yeah, yeah, give it a rest.

Sian, while I'm trying to get the kids to sign up, am I all right plugging the

orchestra? Yeah, of course. The more the merrier.

Do you know what?

I reckon you've got your work cut out there, big boy.

Oh, no.

Never mind. At least we've got something nice to look forward to tonight, eh?

Yes. A good stiff drink.

So what are you serving with, you creme brulee?

That is going to be up to you. It's B -Y -O -B.

Bring me a bottle.

They'll be charging us at the door next.

Hey, Janice, you're looking very lovely today. Oh, is Mr Diamond going on about

then? Is he having a big dinner at his house or something?

Erm... Well, can I go?

Is it just peaches?

Oh, yeah.

Typical. I'm sorry, yeah.

I'll go find it. Maddy, slow down.

Dad's going to go mental.

I'm sure he will.

Can't we just go round to his house? No!

Look, we're here now.

How many times have you said you wanted to see your dad?

I do, but not like this.

Zach, you're a petty mum.

Please.

I'll never ask you for anything.

A -levels are a gateway to a better job, university, a better career. In short,

a better future.

Now, I don't want you to be put off by the core subjects, English, maths and

sciences. They're challenging.

And exciting.

And those heads of department are going to sell you them today, both for AS and

as an upgrade to A -level. And sell them they will.

Excuse me, where's the staff room?

Well, who are you looking for?

A teacher.

Could you point us in the direction of the staff room?

Thank you.

Except they're not in the staff room.

Been in the hall doing some A -level things.

Well, excuse me.

Well, as we all know, English is the best choice that any of you could make,

right?

But I hear that Mr Chalk and Mrs Diamond have some cheap tricks to try and grab

your attention.

So give them a fighting chance, eh?

Your teachers have given you some time out of lessons today, so make the most

it, OK?

Come and talk to us about whatever it is you think you might want to do. There

is, Mum.

Jess, we need to talk. You can't. I've been trying to call you. You can't just

turn up like this.

What's going on?

Mr Byrne, this is my ex -wife, Sarah, and these are my children.

What are you gawping at? I don't know, but it's looking back.

Thank you, that's quite enough.

Would you please take them somewhere more private? Yes.

How's to your hair? To slap off!

Please, this isn't for public consumption, all right? No. Let's go.

Thank you, that's enough. As you were.

Show's over.

No wonder we left.

That's enough.

This doesn't mean the dinner's cancelled.

You all right? Yeah.

Just had to get out of there, that's all.

I can imagine.

Every time I asked Jez about the kids, he'd say they didn't want to see him

Well, it's, um, it's obviously more complicated.

I just, I didn't think they'd hate me so much.

Well, it wasn't the best introduction in front of half the pupils.

No.

Still, I've been wanting to meet them and...

Now they're here, so... You came to humiliate me. Oh, don't you try and

for this, Jez.

Where are the humiliated ones?

I was going to come and see you next week.

Right, look.

I haven't had a moment to myself since you waltzed off. My dad's ill and he

needs me and the kids... Your kids are desperate to see you.

Do you know that you haven't written them out of your swanky new life? Of

I haven't.

Oh, really?

Because I've called and I've texted God knows how many times.

I just need you to take them for a bit.

My dad needs me, just like these two need theirs. Mum, please don't leave us.

I'm sick of sharing a bedroom so they'll be very comfy in your lovely big new

house.

Bye, darling.

You be a good girl.

Sarah, what about this school?

You're the dad. You sort it out.

Sarah!

Look, I'm really sorry. Are you all right? I'm fine.

Sarah needs us to take her for a while. I know it's a bad time, but if I talk to

her, I'm sure... Joseph, they're your kids. It's fine.

I know, but... We need to start somewhere, so let's go and talk to

this.

It's really great that you're here. Yeah, right.

We're going to get this sorted out.

Mate, you missed it. Mr. Diamond got proper murk. Yeah? You spread these

will you, mate? No, to the usual suspects.

I'm having a surprise housewarming for Vic.

Have you moved out your mum's down? Yeah. Nice one.

Ooh!

Uh, ladies, uh, excuse me, sorry.

Are, uh, either of you interested in, uh, Gran Turismo, uh, FIFA, GTA?

Uh, yeah.

Yeah, of course.

Yeah, but he asked me first. No, he asked me.

Well, if you...

Good at gaming, it's pretty easy to create your own.

Who's your daddy now?

See, that is how all great computer games start. Pure math.

OK, I'm fine.

I thought you weren't going to do math.

No, it's not for me, though.

Well, you can... You can both sign.

So I suppose you need English for most unicorsses, right, sir?

Mm.

I'm surprised at your interest, Mr Kelly, after your comment last year that

English is, and I quote, minging.

What's that?

A -level selection is very much a two -way street. After you decide whether

subject is right for you, we decide whether you're right for the subject.

I don't understand a word.

What the hell are these?

They're 30 years old. I will not have pupils forced on me by any. For God's

sake, Grantley, no -one's going to want to do A -level English if you're going

to make them take a bloody test.

We need the numbers by the end of the day.

One of the downsides of management, that, having to trot out the party line.

I am a teacher, Grantley, which means trying to inspire and educate the kids,

not drive them away. My department, my methods.

I've wanted to meet you both for a long time.

Yeah, well, we didn't want to meet you.

That's enough.

Why are you picking up for her? She's my wife, Maddy.

Let's just get this bit sorted out and then we can have a...

You two just stay there and Janice will look

after you.

Will you have a favour to ask?

Well, where to begin?

I'm really sorry, Michael. I brought you here to raise standards and energise

staff, and what do I get?

The launch of a key initiative ruined by a live -action soap opera.

Look, Sarah's been having a really tough time lately. I had no idea she was just

going to suddenly turn up and drop the kids off. I expect my staff to keep

private lives private.

Turning this place around is going to throw up enough challenges without your

personal lives getting in the way.

I know, and it won't happen again.

You can guarantee that.

Michael, we understand the problem, and I know it's a big ask, but we need them

here for a few days.

They need to be with their dad.

Yeah, I mean, you know, Sharon's right.

They're good kids.

They've just been through a lot.

Right, well, if we do this, it's dependent on their behaviour.

And this is their one and only free pass.

And you come through these gates and need this place to be your priority.

Janice, you get Madeleine and Zach their year group timetables, please.

Thanks, Michael. You've really saved my skin.

If there's anything you need, I'm here.

We'll be fine.

Thank you.

Hiya. You come to the party at Vic and Ronan's tonight? It's going to be sick.

I'm not really into parties.

Why not?

I can't, Dan.

I don't like alcohol. You haven't been to a party with me yet, have you?

Look, just in case.

Why do you have to do the big eye on the girls like that?

She can see right through it.

Listen, mate, she is just playing hard to get.

20 quid says she looked back.

Mm -mm.

Someone has stolen my papers.

Well, who'd do that?

Well, from past experience, could be anyone in this school.

Well, they're so old, they're probably disintegrated. Yes, well, I will not be

made a fool of.

I see promotion hasn't mellowed in them.

Here comes someone worse off than us.

Sorry to have kept you, Vicky.

Are you OK?

Yes, it's just been a difficult time. Come on.

Let's do that.

Ready? Yep.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to CSI Waterloo Road.

Well,

it seems our loss is the science department's gain.

Right, that could be you, double left.

I want to stay with you.

Well, not now, it's listening time.

Oh, it's not been asked, but only dad.

Maddy, I'll take you to your class. I'll be fine, I've had to be on time.

You're going to be all right. You like that, don't you?

Now, if this were a real crime scene and we had the proper kit, we'd be using

chemistry to analyze the DNA, biology to examine the body, and physics to figure

out the strength of a fatal blow.

So what I want you to do is use your detective skills to track down the

So what clues can we learn from the murder scene?

Well, there's blood everywhere, so he probably got hit really hard. Excellent.

The distribution of brain matter is a major clue.

Right. Anything else?

Oh! The killer's most likely to be a guy. Miss Locke, there's blood.

And you're off.

I want you to find the murder weapon and then whodunit.

Look, the window's open.

Yeah, I reckon that's where the killer slipped back in.

Look what I found, miss.

Don't touch it, Rona. I'll touch it if I want.

You're a suspect now. We have to dust that for fingerprints.

You'll need to use the aluminium powder for fingerprints.

Then try and find a match print and ideally the murder weapon and then

got your killer.

This is exciting.

A real life murder.

Who's guilty?

Shame my mum didn't have one of those. Maybe she'd have found out you nicked my

dad sooner. Maddy, unless you want to join in, please leave.

What, are you shutting me up?

No, I'm trying to teach. Can I have a word with you, please?

I want this to work for everybody, your mother included. So while we're at

Waterloo Road, I am your teacher and you are my pupil.

If you're not happy with that, then you'll have to leave my class. Is that

understood?

Bye.

Right.

Let's get that fingerprint and go find your culprit.

I think we'll learn that bit. Try your best to learn that one as well. OK?

See you later.

Hello? All right, sir.

I'm just wondering if I can have a go on that guitar.

Of course you can, yeah. My grandad had one. He played country and western, but

he showed me some chords and stuff.

Right, well... Show me.

My grandad made it look dead easy.

You've got to start somewhere.

Besides... If country and western isn't really your thing.

Try this, right?

Finger up there.

In. And.

Nice one.

Yeah, just imagine what you could be like with a little bit of practice, huh?

I can't, can I? I haven't got a guitar.

Hmm.

Well, you could always join the orchestra.

Everyone gets an instrument, practices at home, comes to rehearsal.

I can take this off? Mm -hmm.

Yeah, but don't you have to be into that posh, poncy music and all that? No.

Look, I'm going to make this orchestra out of whatever instruments that you

want to play, and then we'll just make up the music from there.

Right, check this out.

No way is that an orchestra.

Yeah, we put this together at my old school, and no -one in this group played

before they joined.

Cool. Can't be signed up here, then.

Uh, a few.

You should spread the word, sir.

I'll help you if you want.

You know you're good at this, Vicki.

You ever considered a career in science?

Me? Not a chance.

Never getting rubbish.

Someone like you would thrive at university, you know.

Yeah, well, it's too late for that anyway.

Failed my exam last year.

And why was that?

Just, um, I just had some personal problems.

All sorted now?

Yeah, I think so.

Great. Well, it's never too late.

There's only one exam.

I'm sure we can find a way.

All right, OK, what's going on?

Break it up, please.

Come on, I'm sure you've got classes to get to. Thank you.

Maddy?

Well, now everyone here knows the truth, Maddy. I didn't take your father away

from you. You're a liar!

You're coming with me.

Go!

I knew she was trouble.

What's going on? She scalds graffiti down the side of the science block.

she assaults a member of staff.

Your wife.

You did what?

She's very lucky I'm not getting the police involved.

Deal with her.

I'll just go and get the site manager. No, don't.

We take responsibility for our actions.

She can clean it up.

And then I want her gone.

If you want to be angry about what happened with the affair, then you take

out on me. You don't take it out on Sian.

I can't believe you're still defending her.

She's the reason my mum is popping pills for depression every day. I hate her.

Look, I loved your mum.

I did.

But we weren't built to last.

Things were over between me and your mum long before Sian came along.

Sometimes these things happen.

I just want my family back.

I know that I've really let you down and that I've hurt you.

But I am still your dad.

Even if I am hopeless.

But I do love you.

I'll make it up to you, I promise.

Right, I think we've done enough.

Let's go home.

What, to her house?

No.

To your dad's house.

Rona.

Rona.

Look.

How am I supposed to dust for Prince when there's already dust everywhere?

Hey, check this out.

There's probably another dead body in there.

Yeah, yours if Budgie catches you.

I probably won't even notice it's such a dump.

Oh, shame.

He's full of whiskey bottles and red new mules.

Oh, gross. He's corned beef.

What do you think you're doing?

It's you, isn't it?

You're the murderer.

What?

Oh, you can't do that.

Oh, I think you're fine. We can.

It's for Mrs. Diamond.

Oh, I might have guessed.

It is imminent.

I'm not sure, but I think that looks like a match. What did I tell you? Well

dodgy. Oh, you've been busted, sir.

By the power of science.

Look, I can't be expected to meet your A -level objectives if I'm constantly

undermined by your so -called deputies.

Don't worry, Granny.

I'll see to it. Thank you.

And what will you be doing about Tom?

Hmm? To correct his attitude again, undermined at every turn.

Mr. Byrne, Mr.

Smith, it's for you.

Will that be all, Granny?

Mr Smith, good to see you. Mr Byrne. Thanks for this.

Give me some time with the boys.

They're actually on their way up now. We'll have about an hour or so before

social worker gets here.

Are you sure they're OK with this?

Yes.

Harley's looking forward to it. Oh, that's cool. What about Phoenix?

I can't think I blame him. The past is done.

You have to start again somewhere, I suppose.

Yeah, yeah, you're right.

is what we're going to put together on Waterloo Road.

Or better, we are going to create an orchestra that you're going to be so

of. And all you need to do is sign up.

Sounds like a laugh.

You up for it?

Already in and out.

Of course.

Look at you.

Oh, you got so big.

Come here, son.

All right, Phoenix, son.

How about a big hug for your dad?

I'm fine.

That's all right.

Came in the post yesterday.

My thanks, Dad.

It's nothing, son.

It's just my way of saying hello.

Again.

Tom?

I heard about Maddy.

I'm sorry.

Jez is with our alum.

I'll have to face it later.

I can cover this.

No, it's fine. Thank you.

There's one here, I think.

Harley and Felix can show you the ropes.

Enjoy your meal. Are you not joining us? I think this is a good chance for you

three to talk. I'll be back before the social worker gets here.

Are you okay?

Yes, of course.

I will not tolerate a member of my staff being assaulted, not by anyone. She has

a right to be angry.

Yes, but not with you.

Well, this is nice.

Er, Dad, we need to get our own food. If you don't bring it in... It's all

right.

What was I thinking?

It ain't a restaurant.

Sorry, Mum.

You're not coming, son?

In here?

No chance.

I'll get a sanny later.

What's that?

I swear I've seen a tramp wearing that jacket the other day. Oh, that's it.

at you. You're so cute.

Oh, man.

What are you looking at?

What's going on? I don't know.

Come on.

Are you all right?

Who was to call your dad?

I haven't seen him since this morning.

Well, we could give him a call if you like. Zach, are you sure you're all

I'm fine.

Zach. I'm not hungry.

Just give him some space.

How many beddings does this house have?

Four.

With one of me and Zach and the lady tricked.

I'm having it refined.

Right.

Sorry, darling.

Hello, Dave.

No.

Sorry.

I explained.

What?

Everything's all right.

Nothing.

You should just need to look on Budge and Fade's price list.

I bet. It should have been lots of years ago.

You know, Mrs. Diamond keeps going on about me resetting chemistry.

Oh, yeah?

What did she say? She said she thought I belonged at uni. Can you believe that?

But you said no.

No, I didn't. I said I'd think about it.

You know, she's the only person that made me believe I can do it.

What, not even me? Well, that's different. You've not got a first from

Look, if I retake it, I've got options.

No, whatever I do now is going to affect the rest of my life.

What time do you want us round tonight, then? I can't wait to see it.

What?

What part of the word surprise do you lot not get?

What surprise?

I was organising a house for me.

It's going to be wicked.

We can't wait.

I was going to tell you. It was just I couldn't get a word in. You're all

forensic sis, Mrs Diamond and that. I was talking about my future.

I don't want to be selling fruit and veg the rest of my life. Whatever you want,

babe. I mean, that's why I got the pad.

I just want to give you whatever you want.

I have messed up. I've just promised Scout I'll own a guitar for the

There aren't enough instruments to go around.

Oh, believe me, mate, I wish I was in your shoes.

You really don't. No, you don't. Not if you have to listen to that racket every

day. That racket is about discovering a talent.

Count yourself lucky. I've got about eight students passionate about A -level

maths, and one of them's an Owen Lee jockey.

You're doing better than us. We've only got three. Who will all pass?

Michael Byrne is just about bums on seats.

Well, we'll see whose approach is more successful when the results come out.

Tom, what are my chances of getting some more funding?

Money's tight, but I can have a word with Michael for you.

Great. It's good having the old guard on side.

Poacher turned gamekeeper, you mean.

I don't know why you want these, Mr. Poacher. They're older than you.

What are those?

Thank you, Janice. Now, if you will allow me to see to my own jurisdiction.

As you were.

Yes.

Level five.

Oh, and that's like dead good, right?

Oh, quick reactions, you see.

But, erm, the Diamonds aren't having the dinner now, are they?

Well, they're not saying anything to me.

Yeah, cos they're going through a tough time.

She could do with a friendly face.

You know, a bit of female solidarity.

Look, Daniel, I'm going to go to this party and I think you should pay me.

Well, they're not going to turn your partner away at the door, are they?

Miss?

Vicky, hi.

You OK?

Yeah, I was just thinking about what you said before.

I don't think I can do it.

Oh, it's a lot to take on, I know, but that's not to say we couldn't make it

work.

I know, I've just got loads of stuff on at the moment and me and Ro are getting

a flat together and stuff.

Well, it'd be a shame to let that talent go to waste.

You're a born scientist, Vicky.

You reckon?

How about tomorrow we go through your workload and map out a revision

You won't regret it.

OK. You convinced me. It's such good news.

And you have no idea how much I needed some of that today, so thank you.

OK, well, I'll meet you tomorrow, then. OK.

Tomorrow.

Your dad's on his way back.

Look, I'm sorry you've been chucked in at the deep end here.

Other kids had the problems, not me.

Yeah, Shona and Rona.

Just give them some lip back.

People like that are just insecure.

I reckon even your dad would be frightened by some of these girls if he

in a dark alley.

Your dad loves you very much, you know.

Yeah, right.

He talks about you all the time. Otherwise, how would I know that you're

United fan?

I mean, there's no accounting for taste, but... He doesn't care about us

anymore. He does, Zach.

And he'll prove it to you.

Why don't you come and wait in my office?

I have to take a test.

I'm already doing AS.

Yes, but of course it is too much effort.

Excuse me, Mr. Budgin, there is no test.

In fact... Sorry, everyone, bit of a misunderstanding.

Just to clarify, there is no test to sign up for A -level English.

Carry on.

So what books are on the course?

Macbeth, Wandering Heights, Pride and Prejudice, The Great Gatsby and Enduring

Love. Thank you, Mr Budgeon, for making this clear to me. Because these books

deserve better.

Why?

They'll change your life.

They're about people just like us.

Good and bad.

Angry. Mean.

Brave.

And stupid.

If you take English, you can spend two years in the company of extraordinary

people doing extraordinary things.

Now, how do I know English will change your life? Because it changed mine.

I grew up in a house that had basically only one book.

The phone book.

When I was your age, I was out fighting, thieving, always out constantly getting

into trouble.

I thought I knew it all.

Till one decent teacher got me reading.

One good book, everything changed.

I realized how big the world was. I saw all the possible lives I could lead.

I realized for the first time, my future was down to me.

I could choose.

That's what literature gives us.

So who wants some?

Mr. Budgeon will be happy to take down your details.

So have you got a pen?

See?

It wasn't hard, was it?

So you're coming to this party tonight, then, or what?

I don't know.

I need to check with my brother. So is your brother, like, your minder or

something?

No. I do what I like. Could have fooled me.

He's just a bit protective, that's all. Lucy, what are you doing talking to

that? He's in my class.

What am I supposed to do? Ignore him? Sounds good to me.

Yeah, true, they need to talk to you a bit.

Yeah, OK.

See you later.

You're not going to that party with them gants tonight, are you?

Chill out, Tarek.

I've already agreed to go round to Mary's.

Come on, chill out.

The social worker's running late.

Aren't they always?

Thank you, Janice.

Well, we've had a fap of lunch, so we're feeling all right, aren't we, boys?

Everything all right, Phoenix?

Ask him.

It was smashing.

All of us having lunch together. It's something we should have done a long

ago. Yeah, like all times.

What?

He's drunk.

I'm not.

He is. I saw him.

When he fought out looking, he had a drink from that bottle.

What are you talking about?

I haven't been drinking. I don't drink. He had a bottle in his jacket.

I saw him finish it off.

Check if you don't believe me.

Fine. I've touched the drop for years.

He's lying.

I told you. Mr. Boone, that's not mine.

What do you think this is?

Some kind of joke?

There's no need to raise your voice.

Why would you go and do this?

Today of all days?

Mr. Smith, I think we just need to calm down. What's the point?

He doesn't want to live with me.

Now you see what he'd really like.

Phoenix, he hadn't been drinking. I would have smelt it. I didn't do

That was really childish.

He's a loser, I told you.

No, he's not.

You don't remember the bad times.

We can look after ourselves.

Right, well, then surely that involves some degree of responsibility, yes?

It took real guts for your dad to come up here today, and you're not even man

enough to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Or am I wrong?

But a stupid prank isn't going to get you anywhere, is it?

Go after him.

I hear you're having a party tonight in your new flat.

Sorry, no teachers allowed.

No.

I was just wondering whether or not my daughter could come along.

What, the one that wrote that stuff about Mrs Diamond?

Yeah. She's really very sorry about all that. She's just having a tough time at

the minute, that's all.

Honestly, she's a really lovely girl once you get to know her.

Right,

I really appreciate it.

Dad! Dad, wait!

What's the point? Your brother's already made his mind up. It's too late to

pretend it's okay.

Like nothing ever happened.

I get it.

You've got every right to be angry with me, but that was out of order. I worked

really hard at trying to sort myself out.

Yeah, and I'm never going to let you lay a finger on him or me again.

Do you get that?

Phoenix, it's not like that now.

I know I drank too much.

And I know I hurt you, and I live with that regret every day of my life. But

not that person anymore.

And that's why I've come here, to see what I could do.

So please, please, I'm asking you, please let me put it right.

Phoenix, just give him a chance.

All right.

I'll do it for him.

But not for you.

Yeah, right, Dad. I was just thinking that... Listen, darling, I've got to be

quick, right? But tonight, we're having some of the staff come over, and, well,

I thought you'd probably find that really dull and boring, so I've got you

invitation to a really cool party instead.

So I'd be in the way?

No.

Look, I just thought it'd be fun for you, right, to be out with kids your own

age?

I'll give you some cash so you can treat yourself. Sound good?

Sure.

If that's what you want.

I'm not stupid.

I know people split up. I can handle that.

But he just doesn't care about us anymore.

It's like we're history.

Your dad's missed you.

And he wanted to see you as soon as you were ready. Yeah.

He hasn't even called me back.

Zach, we always have time for you and Maddie.

I left him loads of messages.

And I texted him.

Look.

I guess it was too busy.

Hi, you two. You all right, Zach?

Do I detect a little bit of bonding going on? Where have you been?

Sorting Maddie out.

I think she's got it all out of her system.

Can I speak to you outside, please?

Have you any idea what you've done?

Maddy will be fine. And now that Mark was excluded... Not today.

For the past five months, your kids have wanted to see you.

They were upset.

I just thought it'd be better if we let things settle down for a bit.

Settle down?

They think their dad ran off to the sunset and doesn't give a damn about

No wonder they're upset.

Sean, what do you want me to do?

Do you want me to show them how great my life is?

Get them to smile at our wedding photographs and pretend that they're all

with any of this. No, obviously not, but there are ways that you can... And I'm

sure it's obvious to you, but you don't have kids.

Sorry.

I screwed up.

Why didn't you just talk to me about any of this? Because I didn't want to drag

you into it.

Your kids are the most important thing, and right now they need you to put them

first for a bit.

Of course.

And what about you?

Are you all right?

I will be.

Talk to Zach, okay?

Right. The good news is that my old school is going to lend us some more

instruments. And Mr. Byrne has promised us some more money.

But only if all of you keep coming, okay?

The bad news is that there's been massive, massive interest in two

Drums and guitar.

At the moment, I've only got one of each. So I'm going to have to allocate

as fairly as possible, all right?

Denzel, come here a second.

Let's pick one piece of paper from here, one from there.

Thank you.

Right, so on drums, we have...

Marcy. Well done. Brilliant.

And on guitar, we have... Felix.

Hey, well done, mate. Brilliant.

Right, so don't worry, everyone. You will get an instrument eventually, OK?

You said I'd get that guitar.

Do you know how much I wanted it?

Look, Scout, I'm sorry. 13 people wanted a guitar. You're not the only one who's

disappointed. You practically promised.

No, I didn't.

Look, an orchestra's a team, OK?

So you've got to be a team player.

Well, let me use your guitar then.

Well, no, that's hardly fair on the others either, is it? Look, I would have

picked your name, but I couldn't say.

Do you know what?

This is rubbish.

Hey!

Hey, listen.

Are you coming to the party tonight? It's going to be going off.

You two are going to be there?

Yeah.

That seals the deal for me then, doesn't it?

No chance.

You laughing at me, little kid?

You better not be.

Oh, look who it is, this little orphaned Annie. See, my dad's such a dirty,

dirty dog.

And how did you turn out such a wet puppy?

At least I haven't got a face like a bulldog.

Right.

We're very pleased with the results today.

Maths now has nine A -level students, but I have to hand it to Sian.

An unprecedented 13 pupils will now be doing a combination of the sciences at A

-level.

I'm much less pleased with certain people's approach to today.

It's our job to inspire, to show our students that A -levels are possible,

that goes for every child in this school.

I'll be making some changes to that department based on what I've seen.

But apart from that, thank you for all you've achieved today.

From what I've heard, you'll be celebrating tonight.

Changes? What's he going to do to my department?

I don't know, mate. He hasn't told me anything.

Don't play the innocent with me.

What do you expect, Randy, when you've been playing up all day?

I was just wondering if I could bring a friend tonight.

Well, Janice.

Right, I expect you've got other plans now, though, haven't you?

I'm still up for it.

We haven't discussed it yet, but... You might have to take us as you find us,

but, yeah, bring Janice along. There's plenty of food to go around. Well, if

anything, we should be celebrating your success, Mrs Diamond.

You've shown the rest of us right up today.

Come on in.

Anything? No, it's fine.

You all right, Weasel?

Hi. Hi.

Right.

Maddy, Zach, I've just got off the phone with your mum, and you two are more

than welcome to stay with me and Sean for as long as you like where your

granddad gets better.

What do you reckon, Zach? Spend a bit more time with the old man?

Sounds good.

Maddy? It's fine.

And, um, I am sorry about today.

I didn't mean to get you into it.

but I'm going to make some new friends tonight.

That's my girl.

Come on, I'll show you where your room is.

She's going out?

Yeah, Vicky McDonald.

I mean, your protege. I thought it might help us settle in. All right, OK.

Look, are you sure you're all right with all of this? I mean, it doesn't have to

be forever, and it just gives me a bit more time with them, that's all. I know,

it's fine.

And I know that you lost confidence in me today.

But I want us to keep going. I really want this to work. I know.

And it will.

Okay?

Right, then.

On with the grub.

Can you be careful? I've just sorted them out. Vicky, it's a party.

Go if you want. We can have a written test at the end.

I'm sorry.

You're right. I should have been more careful.

Just go and start the jungle.

Wow, this place is fab.

Oh, you two have got it made, your own place.

Wait till you see the ensuite.

So what do you think? It's mega. How much has this cost in a month?

Oh, you made it?

How did you get away?

I'm a girl of many talents.

OK, well, I won't tell if you don't.

Let me get you a drink.

I brought my own.

Coconut juice?

They drink it in all the best clubs in London.

You all right?

Ooh.

I'm going to get slaughtered.

Salt -eyed butternut squash?

Oh, well, I prefer rammed.

But squash?

Mmm. Yum.

I'll have some of that, seeing as how you've drank most of mine.

Oh, don't worry. I've got loads more wine in the utility room.

Well, I'm not sure I've got anything that really complements... Are you going

get something?

No. Let me have one.

Right, OK. Well, tuck in. I mean, nothing worse than cold soup, is there?

So, erm, are you kidding at a bank, then?

Oh, but... Not you.

Zach up there.

Maddy's out.

Didn't think this was her sort of thing. I think we all deserve a drink after

the day we've had.

To our dear leader.

He got one over on you, though, didn't he, Grantley?

Mm -mm.

A battle, Daniel.

There is a war to be won.

He won't just date you when that happens.

At least he won't shout and curl, eh?

It's a good party.

Look, thanks for inviting me.

Yeah, well, I wouldn't have done.

Not after what you did to Mrs Diamond.

She broke my family up, yeah?

She deserves everything she gets.

Why not?

Do you want a dance?

I better check the fridge.

Here,

drink that.

Stop being so moany.

He said sorry.

It's not your fault.

It's his. He's a git.

Too right.

Look, if you want a guitar, I'll get you one.

I will.

You'll see.

Hey, what's wrong with you?

I'll just get her in the taxi, Roland.

But I don't want to go!

Get in the taxi, yeah?

You too, boy.

Mind your head.

Well, this is going to go down better than the scallops. Yeah, the sweetness

took me by surprise a little bit. Yeah, well, I'm going to go and find a lovely

shop because those scallops definitely weren't fresh.

In that case, I'll put some in a doggy bag for our beloved Michael Myrne as a

total of my speed.

OK, everyone, bon appétit.

That's really hot.

Quite lovely, but it's hot.

There's nothing in this.

Well, clearly someone has been determined to make this evening a

I wonder who.

Someone

who

reckons he can't dance. Not that bad.

I'd almost say you're enjoying yourself.

I know.

Weird, innit?

Particularly as I've been stuck with you the whole night.

Trudy, let's go.

No, Finn, please.

And if you come near her again, I will kill you.

Tabasco? Yes.

Plus, I found this on the worktop.

Well, at least your forensic skills have got to work out.

Sorry, my arse, Jeremy.

Thank you for your precious dinner.

Maddy.

What are you lot gawping at?

Everything all right, Maddy?

Yeah. I just wanted to say goodnight to Dad and Mum. What? Maddy, up to your

room now. See, you don't want us around.

In your little love nest.

That means I've got nothing but a great big hassle to deal with.

to eliminate the poor, the poor,

all -voiceless hero.

Till the light berates the last exploding

bomb.

Drowning helpless in the deep Carried by your rising tide We

two on the deepest lie

Linda Radley, new head of English.

That man has brushed me aside without so much as a bite you'll leave.

What is this, a mail -in about a fit club?

Oh, why, are you interested?

I love getting smacked in there.

Hey, count me in.

You don't know how lucky you are.

You got your sister back. Try being grateful for once in your life.

not coming home.

But you're going to be all right.

Do you hear me?

Emily!

Have you got room for a little one?

Where are you headed?

Leeds.

Must be your lucky day.

Michael's 100 % behind me. He'd do very well to remember that.

Are you threatening me? You don't like the way I do things. You know where the

door is?

As of now, we are on strike.

Don't be so ridiculous.

Michael. Should never have left you.

He's a big, bad, feathered monster and he killed with one bite. We're face to

face with the gigantoraptor and planet dinosaur next.

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