All language subtitles for Waterloo Road s07e12.eng

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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