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Mom, we need to find the culprit.

Mom!

Mom, what have you done?

He's off to drink. He's not going to go back. Are you sure? I mean... I believe

her this time.

See you later.

Keep that out of my business.

I want to lodge a complaint.

I'm going to die.

Playing with fire is no laughing matter.

Will you help me die?

William? Why do you always take so long in there?

Then again, I suppose there is a lot to wash, isn't there?

Are you not going to wait for me or give you a lift?

No, thanks. Have you no idea what I'm going through?

I thought I was getting everything back on track, but McFall victimising me?

Well, it's all too much.

And how is drinking going to help with that?

Don't start on me, Connor. Not now.

You know she said I was being oversensitive?

That I'm not right in the head?

When did she say that?

She always gets to me when no one else is around. I'm just worried she's going

to convince everyone that I'm lying.

She won't.

Why do you know that?

Even you started doubting me, my own son.

I'm not angry at you. It's just her playing her clever little tricks.

But I refuse to back down.

You can't let people just push you around.

Is my skirt ready yet, miss?

Sorry, flower. I'll have it for you tomorrow.

Are you all right?

Fine.

Jade.

I have done me Auntie Carol's special pregnancy breakfast. There you go.

She had half a dozen healthy babies, did Carol?

Not all at once.

No, you wally.

Thanks, Maggie, but I'm not really hungry.

It's not for you.

It's for Junior.

There you go, now.

Scrambled eggs for the protein.

Wholemeal toast for the rocket.

And sardines for the iron.

Is there something wrong with it?

Are you going to tell us what's up, or do I have to drag it out of you?

What are you talking about? I'm fine.

Yeah, you hardly touched your breakfast.

You and Scout better not be kicking off again. I heard you arguing this morning.

She thinks she owns this place. Enough.

I'm not having you and her at each other's throats, man. You've got to try

get on.

Please.

For me.

Morning. Morning.

You're still angry at me?

What would I have to be angry with you about?

Michael, I'm sorry.

The cash prize was a mistake.

Yes, it was.

But it was a week ago. Maybe it's time for us to move on.

Well, that's fine, Lorraine, but you know what? It's not the only thing.

You don't listen to me.

I'm the man that you hired to run this place.

So I'm stubborn.

Listen, I'm new to all this.

I'm not. It's what I do.

Message received.

And by way of an apology, I've got something for you. Or should I say

Who? A PA.

Right. Yeah.

She's coming in this morning.

That's great.

Did I just raise a smile?

I've done the report you wanted on the bullying charge.

I could probably set up the mediation for today, if you want.

I don't want to be too hasty. You never know, it might blow over.

The threat of it might help.

Tom, this arse and that alert, don't you think it's a bit... Excessive, yes, but

rather not to reason why and all that.

Well, if I am to retain even a shard of my sanity, I must have my break. Well,

tell me about it.

Well, at least you don't have to spend every waking minute with the swine.

Do you want me to do your lunchtime shift?

Would you?

Mediation, what? So she can twist everything?

Thanks, but no thanks.

Well, this is part of the process when you bring a formal complaint against a

colleague, Christine.

Unless you want to withdraw it.

No.

She's a bully. I don't see how talking about it's going to change that.

You can see what I'm up against, but I'm happy to do that if you can get my

history. I want my name cleared.

Thank you, Audrey.

Don't let her drag you into it.

I'm not, but that affects us too, you know. If my mum loses her job, then

going to have to move again.

She won't get sacked if she's telling the truth.

Why don't you back off and leave my mum alone?

I beg your pardon?

You won't be happy to hear of her career, will you?

You shouldn't believe everything that woman tells you. That's my mother you're

talking about. And a fine example she's setting you. I can see where you get

your tendency to vent your spleen.

I've got that book you wanted on war poetry, Connor. Excellent idea, Kevin.

Real suffering for a noble cause. That should put things into perspective for

you, Connor.

What do you want to do?

Oh, there's no harm in keeping her sweet.

Don't rise to the old witch. You shouldn't give her the satisfaction.

See you later.

Tracksuit bottoms are not uniform, Rhiannon. Go and change, please.

But my skirt's in the wash. Then you can get one from lost property.

Are you serious?

No. Please, Rhiannon. Michael.

I think you should know the staff are starting to grumble about your fire

rota. Let me guess.

Grantley? Yeah, well, not just him.

Giving up their lunch breaks to patrol the school isn't what they signed up

Well, it might not be, but we have to deal with this, Tom. If we go stoking it

up, we could end up with a copycat on our hands. If we keep careful watch over

the school, that won't happen, will it?

Under Hill. Here.

You know I'm here for you. Wilson, here.

But you can't let her get to you like this. Right.

Here. It's not about me. It's about Mum.

OK, everyone, off you go. And remember, be careful out there.

You lot should be on strike.

What about?

Miss McFall and her bullying.

That's enough, Connor.

Great. We must pull Daddy around here, isn't there?

Hope it's you next in the firing line.

I said that's enough.

I'm telling you, mate. Shut on about it. I'm going to get you anyway.

Yeah, apparently not.

So why don't you do something about it?

Whoa, look at the size of this.

I don't think it will fit in there.

It's big enough for an elephant.

Give me that gown.

Now there is nothing like a first -hand account to get a real insight into what

these men went through, which is why I have brought in something very special

for you to look at.

Now my grandfather was a chaplain in the First World War.

He was at the front, and these were the sermons that he gave to the men before

they went into battle.

Brave words to inspire very scared young men.

Some of whom would have been the same age as you are now.

So did he fight too, miss?

Fortunately, no, because he was a chaplain. He didn't have to.

Or I probably wouldn't be here today.

Woo -hoo, lucky us.

Do we get to edit in this?

Must have been pretty persuasive material to get young lads to give up

lives. Of course.

I know I'm looking fabulous, but you should be paying attention to her, not

Thank you for that, Rhiannon.

Now, if anyone would like to have a closer look at the book, come up at the

of the lesson, but you will have to wear these gloves.

You saying I got dirty hands from it? No, it's just the book is extremely

delicate and even the slightest bit of sweat from your fingers can damage it.

I won't let her know it, then, miss.

She sweats like a fat pig. Jodie, that's enough.

Oink, oink. If I'm a pig, you're a scrawny little rat. Sit down, Rhiannon.

That's all right, miss. I might be standing if you don't mind. Yes, I do

actually. Please sit down.

What's the big deal? I just want to stand up.

First you're extremely late, and now you're being insolent.

You're so keen to stand, you may do so outside.

I will deal with you later.

Good morning, everyone.

Where's Rhiannon?

Miss McFarlane's kept her back.

Oh.

Yes, you know.

What was that all about, Rhiannon?

I've got to go to English.

I think you need to take a long, hard look at yourself.

I've got a test.

I think you're compensating for your weight by playing the clown.

You can't say that.

Being overweight can affect your self -esteem.

And it can change the way other people view you, too.

What's it got to do with you?

I'm concerned for you, that's all.

I'm trying to help. Well, leave me alone, then.

What is the difference between endothermic and exothermic?

Endothermic absorbs heat energy.

Exothermic gives it out.

Whatever. Okay, so endothermic would be like an ice cube melting.

And? Excellent. Yeah, I admit.

Um...

Yeah.

A little bit of this on the table.

And then add a drop of this to it.

What does that do?

It causes an explosion, which makes me pretty angry, and it gets you guys sent

to the cooler.

Great.

That's not actually a fair myth.

It's all my fault. I was just demonstrating the difference between

and exothermic. And that was going to be totally exothermic.

Well, I'm glad you see the benefits of practical demonstration, Kevin.

Oh, yeah, I do, Miss. It's all very well talking about chemical reactions, but

to really understand them, you have to see them in action. A less talk, more do

kind of thing.

I couldn't agree more.

Yeah. Off you go.

Fair enough.

I understand what you're going through.

No, you don't. I do.

Trust me.

That's me.

Don't be stupid.

It is, I promise.

I used to spend my life comfort eating. I was very unhappy.

I was bullied relentlessly at school.

I decided I'd had enough.

Deep down, I knew I wasn't worthless.

So I started being strict with myself.

Less food, more exercise, a lot of work, a lot of discipline, and I lost weight.

Turned my life around. I mean, suddenly, everybody looked at me differently. I

started looking at myself differently.

Why are you telling me this? Because I understand what you're going through.

you don't.

I take a group of staff.

Power walking, down by the water, every lunchtime.

You should join us.

Are you having a laugh?

Oh, it's not that strenuous. We all motivate each other. It's fun.

There's a sense of being in it together.

I am not going with you and the other teachers jogging. Power walking.

All right, well, then, just come for a stroll. But, Rhiannon, we've got to do

something about your weight, haven't we?

It's the root of your problems.

So let's deal with it.

Fine.

That's settled. You'll come then.

Shut up, Ian.

There are smart ways to get him looking for you.

Sorry, sir.

What do you think you're doing? Holding your pupil back so she

misses my class.

Heck, you're a pot. Thanks to you, she missed an important test.

This is not the time or the place. Not only is it disruptive, it's also

extremely rude. But I suspect you know that already, Audrey.

You are in so much trouble with Miss Mulgrew and it's all your fault. No,

not. Well, I told her it was. So what are you going to do about it? Jodie,

her alone.

I wasn't doing nothing.

You two have been at loggerheads for far too long. It's high time you sorted

things out. Oh, well.

Right, Jodie, you will join us for our lunchtime power walk.

See, if that doesn't clear your daft heads...

Sorry

to bother you, Michael.

Is it important, Christine? I'm optimising it this morning.

Ah, yes, it is, I'm afraid.

I just thought you should know that as a result of the bullying charge, Miss

McFall is now trying to undermine my job as a teacher.

Really? She kept Rhiannon back after her class, which meant she missed a very

important test with me. No explanation, no apology, nothing.

And I'm worried she's taking her aggression out on Connor, too.

Right.

I said mastery. I assumed you would want to know if one of your teachers was

compromising the professionalism of a colleague.

I'll have a word with her, but you need to figure out a way of working together.

You don't know what she's like. She's draconian. The woman is stuck in the

ages. She has no place in a school like this. Christine, you started the ball

rolling on this. She must have expected some fallout.

All I can do is suggest that we bring the mediation forward.

Is that what you want?

Right, so, this is the secretary's office.

Wow, this is all right.

Sonia, just try and be cool, yeah?

Remember, first impressions count.

A window.

That car can keep an eye on him, eh?

Are you listening?

Right.

First impressions count.

Come in.

Sonia, this is Michael Byrne, our headteacher.

Pleased to meet you, Mr Byrne.

I've heard so much about you.

Don't worry, it's all good.

Sonia, have a seat.

Did you have a chance to look at Sonia's CV?

Yes, I had a quick scan.

All seems very impressive.

I see you volunteered for a children's charity working with... Little cherubs.

Erm... Working with disaffected teenagers.

I just love young people.

All kinds.

Come on, yeah, why don't you tell Mr Byrne why you want the job?

Right.

Well... I'm... dead organised.

I like everything to be neat and tidy.

And... I'm a stickler for timing. Never like to be late.

Good. And what is it that appeals to you about this job in particular?

Well, I've read a lot about the school and heard a lot from Donaghan,

obviously.

I think it's great what you're doing here and I'd really like to be part of

OK, Sonia, thanks for coming in. No worries.

Thanks for seeing me.

We'll be in touch.

Bye.

On the strength of that little shambles, I wouldn't hire you as the cleaner.

Really?

Everything all right?

Yeah, I have to go.

Oh, in that case, why don't we give Sonia a trial?

She can make a start on the filing while you're out.

Sure.

Yeah, knock yourself out.

Lorraine.

One of your

rejects, I presume?

It's a bit harsh.

Where exactly did you find her? Well, she was recommended by a friend.

Who you are.

Hang on. You put up with Janice for how long?

Janice was... What?

Efficiency personified?

Inherited.

What did he say?

Just keep your head down, your mouth shut, and he might just give you the

Right.

Sonia, if you mess this up, it could reflect badly on me. You make me sound

I'm a liability. You are a liability. I'm only doing this as a favour to Mum.

No more free rides, remember?

I'll be back to check on you later.

You look much better today.

I used to do a visit from my favourite nurse.

Ah, the one with the blue eyes.

No, the one with the drugs.

Right.

Funny how the prospect of death clears your mind.

Does it?

If I had my time again, I'd do things differently.

Yeah, I know.

I know that. I can't live like this.

I'm not going to lose you. Not now, not just as I'm finding you.

So please don't ask me that again.

Now, most teachers aren't that smart.

With the right plan, you can get away with anything.

And we can have some fun in the process.

I think you're like me.

You love a bit of chaos.

So what is this plan that you're hatching then?

Well, you don't need to know the details.

But have you ever heard of plausible deniability?

Suffice to say, it's going to properly bring Miss McFall down.

Just cover for me at the end of period four. Yeah?

Yeah.

And as her carer, I thought you should know, she's pretty vulnerable at the

moment. She seems her usual confrontational self to me. No, that's

facade.

Underneath it, she's got very low self -esteem, which I'm trying to help her

with. Oh, God help the poor girl if you're on her case.

I presume you're talking about Rihanna? I wasn't talking to you, Christine.

Excuse me, ladies.

Well, I've talked to Michael about your plan to undermine me.

I cannot work out if you're paranoid or just self -obsessed, but I was not

trying to undermine you. I was trying to help a student who was upset and in

need of some support.

But this is my free period.

I know.

I'm sorry, it's really not fair.

It's Miss McFall's fault for keeping you behind.

So why should I have to suffer?

I had a word with her about it, but you know what she's like.

Just don't let her push you around like she does everyone else.

We did a test on Keats last week.

And now we need to do another one. I can't let one of my stars fall behind. I

need you leading from the front.

I'm not a star.

You have a lot of potential, my girl, more than you think.

Now we're having a laugh.

I'm serious.

Just don't get distracted, okay?

And if Miss McFall tries to keep you behind again, tell her you've got more

important things to do than listen to her spouting.

And if he doesn't like it, don't worry.

I'll sort it.

Here.

You've got 40 minutes.

The title is a reference to John Donne's No Man Is An Island.

What does that mean, do we think?

The people need other people.

Right.

But we can't exist in isolation, which, within the context of the book, is all

about comradeship. Now, this is the recurring theme of the novel.

Now, we know that these men are prepared to die together.

But what else is Hemingway telling us about Jordan?

That he likes blowing things up.

Well, I was actually thinking along the lines of Jordan's sense of duty, but

thank you, Kevin.

Well, it's quite a tragic love story too, isn't it?

He's willing to sacrifice his girlfriend for his cause.

Exactly. And the writer has us on tenterhooks about what he actually

OK, turn to page 62 and read the first three passages, please.

What's gone on with you?

What? You've been acting weird all day.

You've barely spoken to me.

I'm fine, just...

Worried about Mum.

Looking good.

Yeah. Excellent.

I'll mark it later and give you the result tomorrow, but as I say, you have

lot of natural ability for analysing poetry.

Thanks.

Are you all right?

Sit down. Do you want some water?

No, thanks. I'm just feeling totally rubbish today.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

And the last thing you need is McFall pushing you around.

No, it's not that.

No, but it can't help. I mean, I know what she's like. She's got a reputation.

Is there anything you want to tell me, Rhiannon?

I'm funny now.

Sure?

It's probably because I haven't eaten.

Yeah, not eating.

Well, that's a first.

Can I go now?

Sure. And, um, well done.

Uh, it's Mr. Burning.

Not in at the moment.

But I'm Sonia.

Uh, I should come back later. I need to go back to class.

Oh, never mind that.

I was quite surprised when I met him, but he never said he was so buff.

Your sister?

When exactly were you going to tell me about this?

Well, you would have guessed sooner or later. I mean, we're the spit of each

other, don't you think?

Can you ask Miss McFall to come and see me, please? She's history.

Oh, dear.

No, she's head of history.

Oh, right.

Sorry. Turn right out of the door, down the corridor, through the crush hole.

Sonia!

Are they right?

Sorry to bother you.

I'm Sonia, Mr Byrne's PA. Well, for the day, anyway.

Hopefully permanent, fingers crossed.

I'm on trial.

Oh, well, good luck.

Thanks.

Can I help you?

Oh, yeah.

Mr Byrne was wondering if you'd pop along and see him.

Mr. Chalk, can you help me with this code that I'm stuck?

Oh, what a pickle, eh?

How interesting.

Let's see what we can do.

I plucked this whole scenario out of a fevered imagination. Thank you.

Enough of the recriminations. It's like dealing with a couple of bickering

pupils.

I'm going to bring the mediation forward.

You're both free period sex?

Well, if you'll excuse me, I promised Rhiannon I'd help with his lunch time.

I'm a woman of my word, if nothing else.

Oh, watch where you're going.

Sorry, I haven't found my way around yet and I'm a bit lost.

Who exactly are you?

I'm Sonia, Mr Burns' PA. Well, hopefully.

I wouldn't look so damn happy about it if I were you.

Why's that?

There's only one thing worse than not getting that job.

What's that?

Getting it.

What do you mean?

I'm loving it. Mr Burns seems really nice in this place as well.

It's brilliant, isn't it?

You're either woefully naive or mentally incompetent. Either way, you'll fit

right in.

I wouldn't have thought a skinny rat like you could afford to miss lunch,

Well, I'm quite surprised to see you today, to be honest.

What? Of course. I've been looking forward to this for ages.

I know.

I'd understand if you didn't want to join us today, Sean.

Don't be silly, Audrey. We're all adults, OK?

Rhiannon! Well done. How are you feeling?

Up for anything, me, miss. Good girl.

Take it at your own pace, but I want you to try and push yourself, all right?

I'm faster than this lot any day.

That's the spirit!

What the hell's going on? There's been a fire. Started deliberately by the look

of it.

And you are?

Sonia, Michael's PA?

He hasn't got a PA.

Yet. I'm on trial.

This looks like a book.

Why would anyone want to burn that?

Because it's Audrey's?

Come on, Jodie.

Approach this with the right attitude and you might actually find you enjoy

Yeah, likely.

Who wants to walk with a bunch of old fogies?

I want you to look after Rhiannon, OK?

Do I have to? Yes.

Are you sure she's fit enough for this?

Well, we're hardly doing the marathon, and yes, I am sure.

We have to push ourselves, Jodie.

If you're that tired, you may as well go back now.

What's the matter?

Worried I might beat you?

I could if I wanted to.

I could run backwards and still beat you.

Wanna bet? Alright then.

Give me your hand.

Get off me.

Suit yourself.

It's highly unlikely that the fire was accidental.

Thank you, Sonia. And the fact it was placed on Miss McFall's desk suggests a

statement. Sonia, do you mind?

Sorry. Thank you for putting out the fire. We'll see you later.

Right. I can't believe it happened again, right under our nose.

Well, it isn't necessarily the arsonist. Look, like I was saying, we might have

a copycat. Look, the fire was started during lesson time, so let's get hold of

the registers and find out who's unaccounted for.

Have you heard about the fire?

What?

Someone's burnt some stupid bit of arteries.

Well, now she might actually realise how much everybody hates her.

And she accused you of being over -sensitive.

Oh, who cares?

If someone wants to help me in finding ways to get rid of her, then bring it

I say.

Finding ways?

What, like manipulating people into thinking you're the victim?

How much of this bullying is actually true?

Well, she's got a point.

You're not right in the head.

Oh, grow up, Connor.

And don't start judging me.

Rhiannon!

Rhiannon! Why are you beating yourself up? Let's just go back to school.

You all right?

Rhiannon! Get off me.

I'm just trying to help.

Yeah, right.

Bet you're loving this, aren't you?

Do you want me to get you some water?

What are they teaching? Just leave me alone.

What's that?

Leave me alone, will you?

Don't you dare tell anyone.

Why? What's happened?

Just go away.

All right, Kevin.

Why did you leave the study period early?

I didn't. Yes, you did. I tried to find you at the end.

I wanted to ask your advice on some coding.

Oh, yeah.

It's not illegal to go to the toilet, is it?

No, no, of course not.

Sorry, I didn't think you'd notice.

It was worth it, though, wasn't it?

Obviously rocked a few boats.

I don't know.

It was really important to our family.

I did it for you. Maybe I shouldn't have. You said she was asking for it.

And you smoke as your family.

We need to find Miss Diamond and be worried about us.

And you need to tell her.

Tell her what?

That you're injured and that Miss McFall forced you.

She's got no right to do that. I mean, it wasn't like a punishment for

was it? I'm not talking to any teachers. What do they care?

Hey, what's happened? Miss McFall's been looking for you.

Sorry, Miss, we got really behind.

Rhiannon, you're bleeding.

I'm fine.

She's not. She fell.

I think we'd better get you back to the school nurse.

No, I don't need a nurse. Just get me to the changing room. All right, we'll

see.

Thank you, dear.

It's the least I could do.

You poor thing.

This must be very upsetting.

My mother gave this to my sister, and when she became ill, she passed it on to

me. I'm so sorry, Audrey.

My grandfather wrote little notes in the margins about which sermons had had the

most impact on the young soldiers.

It was more than a family document. It was an important record.

I can't believe someone would do something like this on purpose.

There's some very sad and twisted people out there.

How is your trial day going?

Not great, to be honest.

I'm not sure Mr Burns is too happy with me, and now he knows I'm Lorraine's

sister, I reckon he won't want me round.

You're Miss Donovan's sister?

Really?

Can't he tell?

Well, now you mention it.

Dead proud of her.

Not that I'd tell her that to her face, mind.

What do you mean?

I wasn't there, so I don't know, but she said Miss McFarlane was banging on

about her weight and that, and she had to go on the walk with her, and she made

me go as punishment.

Keep an eye on her. I'll be back in a minute.

Are you all right?

Why aren't you at lunch?

Lost my appetite.

If you've come here to get all self -righteous, you're wasting your time. I

not listening. Have you any idea what you've done? With any luck, I'll have

rid of the vile witch.

By lying?

I really thought she was bullying you and I tried to support you like you

If you and your little girlfriend hadn't poked a nose at them but they didn't

belong, none of this would have happened. Oh, so it's our fault now, is

it is.

Sorry, you can't listen to that little tart, the better.

She's not the one causing all the problems. She is clouding your

Connor. Yeah, and the drink's clouding yours.

You're pathetic, you know that?

I am cleaning up your mess.

If you don't like how I'm doing it, tough.

Audrey?

Can I have a word?

Certainly.

Did you make Rihanna go on that walk?

I suggested she join us. I thought you didn't want her.

Right, well, it seems she fainted halfway through.

Scouts brought her back to school, but they're under the impression that you

made her do it?

I sent scouts on the walk as a punishment, but not Rhiannon. She was

morning. I wanted to help her. I thought the fresh air would do her good.

It obviously didn't.

Oh, well, I didn't mean to be pushy.

Can I talk to her?

Yes, by all means. They're in the girls' changing rooms. Thanks for letting me

know. OK.

This won't affect the mediation, will it?

Are you going to tell me what happened?

Did you cut yourself on purpose?

Why can't you just mind your own business and leave me alone?

You have, haven't you?

If you tell anyone, I'll kill you.

I won't.

Yeah, but... For... Why do you do it?

Dunno.

Makes me feel better.

Can you give it a moment, please, Charlie?

If it seemed I was forcing you.

I was trying to make things better for you.

I should have listened instead of preaching.

That's what came in.

No, it's not.

I was trying to help you.

And I've gone about it in completely the wrong way.

There are worse teachers than you.

We're a tricky lot, I know.

And I suppose you don't believe you can trust us.

We must seem like the enemy sometimes, always telling you what to do.

But I promise you, Rhiannon, if you feel like talking, whatever you tell me will

be strictly between us.

There isn't... It's okay.

You can tell me.

But how can it be Kevin? The fires were happening before he arrived. Look, I'm

not saying he's the atheist. I'm just saying I think he might have been

today. All right, thanks, Daniel. Keep this to yourself for now.

Well, that's what I was saying.

Now we've got a copycat to contend with.

Well, what exactly are you advocating?

That we ignore the fires?

No, I'm saying that by letting him know how seriously we're taking it, we might

be making it worse.

Tom, I don't care what it takes. We have to find out who's behind this.

So let's start by talking to Kevin.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Rhiannon.

But you did the right thing by talking about it.

You know there are specialist counsellors who could help you?

If you want me to, I could introduce you to someone, but only if you want me to.

You have a think about it and let me know when you're ready.

I know you've not had an easy time of it, have you?

Do you have any contact with your family?

I don't ever want to see my parents again, that's for sure.

What were they like?

They didn't love us. They didn't give a stuff about us.

Do you have a brother or sister?

A brother.

Lee. Do you ever see him?

We were split up when we were taken into care.

Would you like to see him again?

Looking like this?

What does that matter?

He's a footballer.

Why would he want to see me?

He's brilliant and everyone adores him and... What would he think?

That you're his sister.

And he loves you.

And he's missed you.

That's all.

I think you should contact him.

I bet he'd love to see you.

Mr Chalk said you left early.

Yep. About 30 seconds early.

Am I not allowed to go to the toilet?

The fire was started just before the lunch bill and you were unaccounted for

that time. In a proper court of law, you need means, motive and opportunity.

Right now, all it seems to me is you have opportunity.

So why would I want to set fire to a moth -eaten book?

That's what I want to know.

Well, that's an easy one.

I wouldn't.

Anyway, it's obvious you didn't.

You're an arsonist.

Thank you for your insight.

You can go for now.

Should I just ignore her instead of letting her get to me?

She shouldn't give up what she can't take.

I know.

I still feel bad, though.

Underneath it all, she's actually all right.

So what was the problem, then? Why was she always mouthing off?

You know what they say.

The best part of a defence is attack.

Are you OK?

I've really messed up.

I feel so bad.

Do you have something to do with the fire?

But I never knew I was going to do that.

It's all my fault.

No, it's not, Connor.

It's her fault.

We've got to get you away from her.

Yeah.

I think you're right.

All right.

Things going well with Sonia, then? Not exactly a chip off the old block.

What are you talking about?

The fact that she's your sister.

Look, I know I should have told you, but you wouldn't have given her the time of

day if you knew she was my sister.

No, of course I wouldn't. And I don't want your spy in my office.

Spy? Why would I want a spy on you?

Tell me.

What are you so worried about, anyway? You got something to hide?

No. What's the problem?

You need a new PA. I found out what I can afford.

It's my nepotism, if you ask me.

Well, for your information, I detest nepotism, which is why I've never given

Sonia a job. Right, so what's this?

Well, she'll be working for you, not me. If she gets the job.

My apologies.

Thank you, Audrey.

So, as you know, the purpose of this session is to try and resolve the

by talking it through.

Talk our way out of it, more like.

If you can both try and keep an open mind, we might be able to leave here

with it behind us.

Isn't that what we want?

Sean, I would like to say something, and it may speed things up a bit.

Go ahead.

I learnt something about myself today.

I made an error of judgement.

and it's made me realise that there may be some truth, a fragment of truth in

what Christine is saying.

I'm sorry if my attitude's been misconstrued, and... I would like to

to you, Christine, if I've been pushy, and if you feel I've intimidated you in

any way. It was not my intention.

Christine?

Well, I'm glad you've finally seen the light.

If you accept her apology, we could close the matter here and now.

I really am genuinely sorry, Christine.

That's all very well, but now you've admitted you're a bully, I don't see

you've got any right to be teaching.

I mean, you're even at it today. That's hardly a sign of remorse, is it? So I'm

sorry.

But your apology isn't enough.

Christine, you must understand how serious this is.

Of course I do.

This... The complaint will go on Audrey's record as it is. If you pursue

matter, the implications could be serious.

She's clearly hell -bent on destroying my reputation, Sean.

There's nothing more I can do or say to appease you.

So you just go ahead and do whatever it is you feel you need to do.

I will.

Well, I'm sorry you've taken this position, Christine.

You do realise if it falls the other way, it could be you that's in trouble.

Michael won't tolerate a false accusation against a colleague.

You do know that.

Kevin?

Kevin!

You all right?

No. I'm not all right as it goes. Why did you have to go and tell Mr Byrne

I'd left the study period early?

Because you did.

Well, thanks a bunch. Now he's accusing me of starting that fire.

Well, it was you, wasn't it?

I thought you were on my side.

I am.

I'm not going to turn a blind eye when you do something stupid, am I?

Why did you do it?

I don't know.

I wanted to be someone around here.

Get some respect, make my mark, you know?

That's not how you get respect. That's how you get thrown out.

Look, you're a smart lad. A really smart lad.

Why don't you just be yourself?

That's impressive enough.

Is Mr Brown going to kick me out?

I don't know.

But look, if you want a chance at saving yourself, you'd better get back in

there and take responsibility for what you've done.

I'll come in with you if you like.

Kevin approached me and admitted everything.

Well, after he'd already been accused.

He's sorry for lying.

Once he started, he couldn't find... Reverse gear? No, no. The fire was a

calculated act, deliberately destroying articles of property that were of great

personal value to Miss McFall.

He's still trying to find his feet.

He mistakenly thought it would gain him some respect.

Respect? What kind of idiot thinks that starting fires will gain him respect?

He regrets it. Yeah, well, it's a bit late for that now, isn't it?

What kind of message will we be sending out if we allow this type of criminal

behaviour to go unpunished?

I'm not saying it should go unpunished.

He's got great potential.

You kick him out now, it could have damaging consequences for the rest of

life. What kind of message is that sending out?

Fine.

Then we'll let Miss McFall decide.

Thank you, sir.

I've been an idiot, and I'm so sorry.

That book must have meant a lot to you.

Why did you do it, Kevin?

I don't know.

Some crazy spur -of -the -moment idea that doing something dangerous would

me look cool.

I suppose it's just... Well, I've always been a bit of an outsider.

And I don't want to be.

You know that all you've achieved is to put your future in jeopardy.

I know.

But if you give me a second chance, I'll show you what I can do.

I'll show you I'm worth keeping.

And I'll make up for what I've done.

I'll do voluntary work around the school.

Whatever it takes.

Please, give me another chance.

You won't regret it.

You know, I'm a great believer that in life it's not just what happens that

counts, but how we deal with it.

I've also been stupid today and I hope I've learnt from it.

You've been brave admitting what you've done.

And I think you have it in you to make us all proud.

So if you're asking for my opinion...

I think you should be given a second chance.

Sorry to interrupt.

Just to say, I'm off now.

Don't worry.

I know I ain't got the job.

But thanks for the opportunity.

She's a lovely girl, Michael.

In the spirit of second chances.

Sonia!

See you tomorrow.

Yes!

Kevin, I'll leave you with Miss McFarlane to decide on your punishment.

You've been given a second chance.

Don't take it for granted.

Thank you, sir.

I really thought that was it.

So did I.

I didn't mean what I said earlier.

I was mad, that's all.

That's okay.

Hey, it all turned out for the best, didn't it?

You'd make a really great foster dad, you know?

You reckon?

Yeah, I do, actually.

Well, thanks, mate.

I'll, uh, I'll feed tomorrow.

All right.

Hey.

How was that?

I find it difficult to believe that woman's a bully.

She's not a bully.

I think she probably has a moment.

Anyway, Christine's a no -me to compliment.

Well, I think we just have to let this thing run its course.

It's a shame to lose either of them, though. I value them both.

My dad's expecting.

Oh, how is he?

Up and down.

He's better today, but I don't think he can take much more of it.

Sorry.

I think he's aware that it's only a matter of time.

He asked me to help him.

What?

I know.

Well, tell me you're not considering it.

Michael, he could change his mind and decide to put up a fight at any moment.

The man's in agony. What kind of existence is that? But not for you to

life, is it? Besides which, it's illegal.

I've got to go.

See you tomorrow.

Michael.

I'll come with you.

He is well fit.

Don't know about that, but he's well good.

When am I gonna meet him?

Forget that. He's way out of your league.

Anyway, he's got a girlfriend.

There's the one on Facebook.

Are you gonna get in touch with him?

Yeah, I reckon I will.

You're not as bad as you made out, you know.

Wanna bet?

I really hated you.

I'm not surprised.

After what I did.

It's alright.

I forgive you.

I still think he's well fit, though.

You're still out of your league.

Whatever.

How's your brother?

Liam, innit?

He's okay.

He said he's missing my mum -law.

What are his foster mum and dad like?

They're alright, I guess, but... It's not the same, is it? Is it fostering?

It's not family.

Imogen, Imogen, Imogen.

Did you ever stop texting that girl?

It wasn't Imogen.

Surprise, surprise.

I've not seen her anymore. It's over.

You all right?

Right?

Well... I'm sorry to hear that, son, but I do think it's for the best.

And stay away from him.

You, probably.

I think I'll try to get out to see the footy next week.

Fed up watching it on the telly.

Yeah? Well, it's great that you're feeling up to it.

I'm sure I will be.

I can get two tickets if you fancy joining me.

I don't know what sort of girl you'd hate me for, Vinnie. They're very

respectful to pretty girls these days.

I see.

Well, if you're up for it, I am too.

Right, I'd better go.

Thank you for the tea.

You sure you can't stay for another?

No, I've got a mountain of marking to do, unfortunately.

I'll see you tomorrow, then.

See you tomorrow.

I'll stop in and see you soon, Billy.

You take care, OK?

Stay out of mischief.

Bye -bye, love.

Bye. Bye.

You don't have to pretend, Dad.

Not for Sian or anyone else.

Pretending's all I've got left.

Fine, then. Put on a show.

Everyone loves a fighter.

I've got nothing in the tank.

Oh, I wish I had.

I wish I could make you proud of me for once.

See me battling against the odds.

Then do it.

Fight this.

Just give us a bit more time together.

Some difficult people continue to hold the others back.

Phoenix Taylor, I'm afraid, is an obvious example.

It's time.

Does my brother know that we're not coming back?

What were you right to look after him? Not me, right?

Will you marry me?

It's over, you stupid girl!

She's done. She's ruined everything.

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