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But it's all too much. And how is drinking going to help with that? Why

you back off and leave your mum alone?

I beg your pardon? Funny how the prospect of death clears your mind, does

With a lot of time, I can get away with anything.

I can't believe this has happened again. I'm right under her nose.

Have you any idea what you've done? With any luck, I'll have to get rid of the

vile witch.

By lying!

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

It's all my fault.

No, it's not gone.

We've got to get you away from her.

We're not seeing each other anymore.

I want out and I want you to help.

Come along, you slot -chop -chop.

You should have done this last night.

I don't see why we have to rush just because you and the Hoff are going away

a dirty weekend.

Er, it's called a honeymoon, Lavender Mouth. Otherwise known as bankruptcy.

And you've known that we've got to be out of here this morning for days now,

if you end up forgetting something, it's your own fault.

Right, listen up, everybody.

For those of you that are going back to Rochdale, the bus leaves from the

playground after school's sharp.

So don't be late, or you'll be walking home.

I can't wait to catch up with Lee over the horse.

I'm not surprised.

He's wealthy.

He's my brother, Jade.

That's just weird.

I'm glad she's found some family. She deserves a bit of happiness, that one.

Why not invite her to Barbados with us? Just put it on my tab.

Oh, you're a pearly love.

Couldn't sleep.

Last day of term, eh? Excited about the holidays?

Yeah, I am, as a matter of fact.

New York City, here we come.

Don't act it, Mum. You know you booked a flight last night.

Well, OK, maybe I was just thinking out loud.

No, you went online and everything, remember?

You ever phoned first class before?

First class?

That kind of...

Maybe I had a wee bit too much to drink last night, eh?

You think?

How do you go on for a minute?

That's not funny.

What a bit.

You're really going to do this, aren't we?

Like, you're not going to back out?

No matter what guilt your mum throws at you?

I've never been more sure about anything than my job.

I have to face you, I don't know where you are anyway.

With a little help from my friends.

Yeah. That's the only thing that's worrying me.

It'll be fine, you'll see.

They won't let it down.

What's the point in me doing that if you haven't even done yours?

I tried, man, but it's too fast.

You're too blind.

All right, I'll get it this morning, yeah.

I've got a plan.

Nice one.

Peter, one of you, give her a hand, will you, please? Where's Phoenix?

Give it here.

Where's my flaming key?

Except for ours, you can find anything in that mess.

Oh, look.

Yo, yo, yo.

I'm in.

The Paracanoe World Championships.

I got a place on the team this coming turn. Let's see.

Dear Tariq, you is an epic athlete and we need a ledge like you on the team. So

for this reason, we're begging you. Nah, I'm only messing.

It's not far off, though.

I can't believe it.

Hello. Hey, babe.

Wait till you hear what you've actually pulled, you lucky, lucky lady.

Oh, what's this?

Wow. Assuming I check out.

You should check out the parents before they have kids in the first place. Cut

the need for fostering down to a bare minimum.

Smart idea, Adolf.

I did actually just say that, didn't I? Well, it's just that it doesn't feel

right. How many of our lot are getting farmed out for strangers?

Well, the more reason those strangers know their stuff, eh?

It's a good thing you're doing, mate. I just wish you were registered already.

It's your discipline.

It's not enough.

Give it a chance, Billy.

I'll leave you something to take or leave if you need to top up.

I think that's a given.

You can have one four -hour dose on top of the infusion, which should help.

Thanks. It should?

It will, love.

I'll be back to checking him this afternoon.

How long do you think before he deteriorates?

Could be weeks, could be months.

Yeah, but that could be weeks or months of agony.

He's a strong man, your dad.

Let's just take it a day at a time for now, eh?

What is the point of keeping me in purgatory?

Dad, the nurse just said that you could have plenty of time.

That's what I'm scared of.

I can't hack it, son.

Maybe we could up the other meds.

So I'm sedated 80 % of the time rather than 60%. What for? It's no life,

Michael. Just try and sleep, Dad, okay?

Let the painkiller do its work.

Don't mind sleeping.

Waking up, I can't stand it.

Well, sweet.

You're a star.

What are you going to do after the holidays, man?

We'll think of something at least as wise as time to plan.

How are you next helping me to the storeroom with the bags?

Just one more day pretending.

Still thinking about your big trip to New York, are we?

Nah, sorry about that.

So why are you still smirking then?

Don't tell me you've got some other cruel joke to play on me, because

I'm not in the mood.

You're being paranoid, Mum.

Have a drink. Calm your nerves.

Half your results, as promised.

I emailed you last night.

Yes, you did.

And as predicted, it's a bit of an uphill struggle.

As predicted by who, exactly?

You and I specifically predicted improvement in all academic areas, which

I've given you free reign.

Improvement year on year, not in a matter of weeks. Look, the first term

always going to be tricky. It's the settling in period. But what we have

to do is identify that some difficult pupils continue to hold the others back.

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

Right, so, he goes.

Simple.

Listen, I set up this school so we could offer a chance to everyone.

But if they blow that chance, why should the other kids suffer?

Which is exactly why I've applied for funding to set up a pupil referral unit

here at Waterloo Road.

put together a convincing argument for the other schools in the area, and we

already have 60 % of the funding, we just need to come up with the rest.

We?

You. How did it become my responsibility? Because you could change

gave a damn, Lorraine.

I understand it's not a big deal for you, dropping the ocean, a tax break,

whatever, but just think about what this could do for a kid like Phoenix. That

is bang out of order.

Yes?

Sorry, Mr. Byrne, Maggie was hoping for a word. It's about Tarek. We're finished

here anyway.

He's acting all Mr.

Cool about it. Well, he's dead chuffed, really.

We're all are. Well, so we should be. Thanks for letting me know, Maggie. It's

terrific news.

What's this?

Tarek's made the UK training camp for the para canoeing championships.

Yeah? Maggie was just suggesting we throw a little party for him this

Oh, that's a nice idea.

I'll call my guy at the local paper, get him to get a couple of pictures.

A good story.

Heartwarming. Six months ago, that boy lost the use of his legs.

A year before that, he was on the verge of exclusion.

Truanting.

Running about with a gang, knives, the lot.

Just as well we're stuck by him, eh?

Lorraine, I think you should know that Michael's father is dying.

He wouldn't want me to make excuses.

I don't buy into emotional blackmail, Sian.

But thanks anyway.

I have this stupid view to come to, but what do you feel? You tend to drag me

into hearing...

Willing of a serious charge, Audrey.

Who is lying, Christine?

They're both as stubborn as each other. That's the problem.

Something wrong?

Wrong? It's the last day of term. What could possibly be wrong?

We never heard of tempting fate.

Ah, Chuckles, we've got a present for you.

Ah.

It's for your honeymoon.

Thank you.

Hmm.

I'm sure I will look just the part in Barbados.

I thought you were talking about Venice.

It appears my good lady wife wasn't listening.

She could probably do with cheering up the face on you.

Why wander the cool and ancient corridors of some of the world's most

art galleries when you can spend a fortnight caking yourself in Factor 50?

Whoever said romance was dead?

I had to memorise it before I could write it down.

Are you sure you've got it right?

Yeah, I said it over and over again.

Sorry, it's just that if we don't move our stuff in today, it's going to get

locked for the holidays.

You just owe us £3 .50 to get that key cut.

We owe you a lot more than that, Scout.

Seriously. But remember, if you get busted, don't cross us out.

I can't believe you've done that for us.

I was off for a laugh, me.

We just want you to be together.

Yeah, that as well.

You are so going to get an A for that screen, Connor.

It's for an imaging, really.

It's going to look brilliant in our bedroom.

In our bedroom, you know.

Shouldn't we be virgin?

Right. Main thing is, the screen's hiding our stuff, so we don't have to

that till last.

Was I never yet to have your love grieved?

Whilst never shall, while that my life doth last.

Well, come on, folks, what's the next line?

You should know by now, and I'm taking notes.

Oh, what is this?

She's on it.

I know that idiot.

She never said nothing about no test.

All the better to keep you on your toes, Rhiannon. Make sure you've been

listening.

Kevin?

Do you know what's on it I'm quoting?

Guys, you only have ten to learn.

Thomas Wyatt.

You're going to need to have these down by the time exams roll around.

But it's the end of term, Miss. All the other classes are having parties.

All right, Rhiannon.

If you can't give her a rest for the last day of term, you can take yourself

to the colour.

It's all OK, Major, and that's green and mean.

You know what, though?

It's not just for hiding our stuff in here.

It's for when we're living together.

You know?

Get him on trace.

In the room.

Be shy at first.

Well, I know how I will.

You saw it all, huh?

We talked about it.

We talk about everything.

Neither of us have ever felt like this before.

So we're going to take it slow.

Not ruin it.

That's like so... Charming romantic.

You got a condom?

I'm not stupid.

Yes, I'll get in there.

Remind me again why Scout chopped you.

Girls in denial, ain't you?

Besides, me and Imogen were the whole package.

We might not even go there.

Yeah, and I'm off to Oxford Uni next term.

Still up for Sean's round at lunch.

Have I let you down yet?

What have you done to deserve the cooler?

Mrs. McGrew chucked me out. Don't worry, I'll be out of all your heirs by

tomorrow. Oh, Phoenix.

Scott, don't you think that was cringey?

No, I thought it was sweet.

No disrespect to Connor, but being out here ain't cool.

Oh, yeah, cos then we don't look gutted. All I'm saying is the guy needs to man

up. What, because he gave his girlfriend a beautiful handmade gift?

I gave you stuff when we were together, but I never, ever made nothing, you

know.

You can't tolerate poor Rhiannon Salt for one last day of term, and I thought

was supposed to be the bully.

Wow. That's really good of you, Mr Baird.

You deserve it.

Can I go spread the word?

Yeah.

Right, Tarek.

Well done.

Cheers. See yous later on.

Michael, er...

Sian, tell me about your dad.

Well, she shouldn't have. It's private.

Look, I'm not saying I'm up for changing my mind, but I am prepared to have an

adult and rational discussion about the pros and cons of this pupil referral

unit, if you are.

Your office?

No.

Okay, settle down, please.

Let me not the marriage of true minds admit impediments.

Imogen, next line, please.

Love is not love which alters when alteration finds or bends with the

remove.

Oh, no.

It is the ever -fixed mark that looks on tempest and is never shaken.

It is as dark to every wandering bark.

It is worth unknown, although heights be taken.

Love's not times full.

Though rosy lips and cheeks within his bending sickles compass come, love

not with brief hours and weeks, but bears it out even to the edge of doom.

If this be error and upon me proved, I'd never writ,

nor nor man ever law.

Okay.

I can see what you're getting at.

But it's a whole other project, and we're just getting up and running with

goal. Look, I accept it may seem a little bit soon, but we're about to lose

whole generation of borderline cases right across the region if someone

do something.

Have locks in no position.

And we are.

The fact is that Phoenix Taylor will not be coming back next term without a

safety net. Maybe if he'd given my vocational programme the time of day,

have a job to go to. A dead ender which he'd get spat out of sooner rather than

later because he'd get frustrated and he doesn't yet have the maturity to rein

it in.

He could be another Tarek.

Maybe we could take a look at it in a year. But right now, it doesn't make

business sense to run before we can walk.

In a year, Phoenix Taylor could well be in a detention centre. And what's

supposed to happen to his brother? Does he get sent back down south to a family

that doesn't exist?

Hang on, you're making this personal. It is personal.

Every single one of those statistics is a person. And once upon a time,

Lorraine, you used to know that. I'm sorry, but we can't save everyone.

Do you want to be the one to tell Phoenix he's out? Yeah, if you like.

Life's tough, Michael.

Some of us have to make tough decisions.

So, using the log -quotient rule gives us... Anyone?

Kevin, maybe you'd like to give it a go. What?

Well, this is a maths class.

Trying to solve for x.

Well, you'd have to get the quotient rule right first.

What?

It should be 4x plus 3 over x minus 1.

Right, so it should be. It was a deliberate mistake.

I should

charge you for this.

I'm your girlfriend. It should be my fee.

I'm going to miss my free transport when you're away winning medals.

You'll be there cheering me on.

See you at lunch, superstar.

Look forward to it.

Well, listen, Connor.

You know this whole New York joke of yours?

Forget about it. I was winding you up. Yeah, I know, but... Well, I've been

thinking. Maybe getting away somewhere during the holidays isn't such a bad

idea. I mean, maybe not New York, but... York's only a couple of hours away on

the train, and the Minster is beautiful.

Yeah, I don't know.

I was kind of wanting to stay around here, see some mates.

What mates?

You always keep yourself to yourself. Too much so, in my opinion.

And, well, now you've split up with Imogen.

Connor, I'm worried about you. I just thought a trip away would put a smile

on your face.

See this?

Seriously, don't waste your money.

You'll probably end up getting too drunk anyway, and I'll be stuck in some B &B

watching telly. Come on, that's not fair. I just want to spend some time

son. Right.

Whatever. Talk about me at home, OK?

Promise?

Promise.

Hey.

So, that was a good call you made in class earlier.

I really messed that equation up, didn't I? No wonder nobody could work it out.

So, listen, what I want to know is, why do you keep getting a C, average?

Is there something going on at your foster home?

Like what?

I've been given the space to study.

Sure.

So what's going on then?

I know what you're capable of, even without trying.

You don't understand.

I've been to four schools in three years.

I know the school.

Yeah, yeah.

I've been to eight in all.

No, no, tell a lie, nine.

Yeah, nine schools.

Five care homes.

And I've lost count of how many foster families I stayed with before I went to

uni. You're kidding me.

Listen, you of all people should know it's not your fault.

Mrs Mulgrew wants to see you in her class, Imogen, and I hate to say it, but

from the look on her face, she's on the walk path.

Is something wrong?

Not at all.

In fact, I've just been going over your work this term, and quite frankly,

Imogen, you've excelled yourself.

So I'm awarding you an English merit.

Oh.

You deserve it.

I thought perhaps we could announce it at Tarek's party this afternoon.

No, that's not necessary.

Tarek's big day.

If you're sure.

I also wanted to say I hope you won't be a stranger over the holidays.

All that silly stuff in the past is over and done with now.

You'd be more than welcome to come and visit Connor at our house any time.

You know, it's just that... You mean you are still friends?

Yeah.

Thanks. Maybe.

Watch it.

It's just on the phone.

Must have swallowed a fly.

You get on.

And Imogen and I hope to see you soon.

Checkmate, sucker.

Huh?

What are you, a machine?

No, just your average math geek.

There's nothing average about you, kiddo.

And don't pretend it doesn't feel good to show it for once.

With you, maybe, but... Well, why go to university when you'd be just as happy

stacking shelves, eh?

That's the way it's going at this rate.

Well, at least you won't get called a geek.

You don't get it.

Of course I get it.

Don't you think I've been there?

Looking like this, by the way.

Be grateful for small mercies.

You know, if I could live my life again, I'd wave my A -plus average in their

smug little faces.

I'd have gone in Oxford or Cambridge.

I'd have the choice of all those top swanky jobs.

I'm glad you're a teacher here.

Yeah, I am, actually.

Finally.

Sorry.

You couldn't point Phoenix Taylor out, could you? It says he's got a study

period.

Er... Er, Phoenix isn't actually

allowed in the study period any more. He distracts the other children.

Right. So where would I find him? The cooler?

Well, no, no, he hasn't exactly done anything wrong as such.

It's just, erm, he finds it hard to concentrate.

He usually spends the period playing footy or doing something active, you

getting rid of his excess energy.

I thought this was supposed to be a school, not a playgroup.

She's never been so nice to me. I felt dead guilty.

Ignore her. It's all an act.

Where's Scout?

I said she's gonna catch up.

No, I'm not saying that we've changed direction, just that it might take a bit

longer to raise the balance.

Would you excuse me a sec?

What is it?

Can I call you back?

Yep.

Put him through?

Dad?

Okay, don't try to speak.

I'm on my way.

You can have Tarek's room.

He's not coming back now, so I don't think he'll mind if you, you know.

He'll do it in his bed.

Oh, nice, Phoenix. Real gent.

Should I show you, though?

Thanks, both of you.

I can't find the key.

I thought you put them in your pocket.

You must have dropped them.

Well, it's just as well we never wrote the address down.

And it's just as well I've still got Maggie's original key.

And I know the code off by accident.

Seriously, mate, you've got to know it, because if that alarm goes off, I'll

move out of the way.

I'll just keep an eye out in case anyone sees us.

It's either 5 -2 or 2 -5.

One minute. I told you, Mick.

See? Just have more faith, man.

Where's Michael?

Mr. Byrne, you've gone to see your dad.

Right, I'll use his office then.

Find Phoenix Taylor for me, will you?

I want to get this over with.

What's that, then?

It's perfect.

Let's think and go home.

Are you OK?

I think we've done it.

What are you doing getting out of bed, Dad?

It's not time for another dose yet.

It's time.

It's what I want.

It's what I need.

I'll get the nurse, okay?

I couldn't help it myself.

Just take the cap off, please.

Dad, you don't know what you're saying.

When are they going to get worse?

My life, son.

And it's no life.

You should go now, son.

Don't need this.

No, I'm not letting you do this on your own.

I'm here, Dad.

I'm here.

We've got pretty much everything we need in the kitchen, apart from food.

We've left the doobies.

All we need is some bedding.

Well, we've got our sleeping bags if we need.

Listen, what Phoenix was saying earlier, he knows I'll talk. We don't have to do

anything.

No, I know that.

I was just thinking.

What would you think of me?

I mean, if I want to.

Like now.

I mean...

If we had protection, would you want to?

I wasn't assuming anything. It was just in case.

It is.

I'm sorry, Phoenix, but we can't make exceptions.

The place is here is just too sought after.

But I can do better.

But you haven't.

And you knew the score.

We made that clear from the start. Whatever.

Scotland's a dump anyway.

With your stupid kilts and locks and your poxy tatty scones.

In fact, I can't wait to leave. Does my brother know that we're not coming back?

Just you.

Not him.

But no way it stays with me.

Well, Arlie's done all right.

Don't you want him to have the chance?

I'm all he's got.

Not anymore, Phoenix.

Waterloo Road will look after him.

But not me, right?

That's what he wanted.

You know I'm responsible for those drugs.

Do what you have to do.

That's okay.

Aren't you going to get some lunch?

Ain't hungry.

You need to keep your muscles in top shape for the team.

Liberty, you know I'd get down on one knee if I could, right?

But let's just pretend you get me.

Liberty, my darling babe, will you marry me?

You're not being serious, are you?

Don't be stupid, Tarek. We're too young.

My mum was our age when she married my dad.

Yeah, but that's, like, archaic these days.

Are you dissing my culture?

Oh, shut up.

Then why not?

Because I don't want to get married.

To me?

To anyone right now.

We're going out and we're having fun, yeah?

We're very different people, Tarek.

You can walk, I can't.

Let me know when you put your brain back in.

Sweet. That's like a full -on no.

Yo, wait up. We need to talk about this.

I've told him.

Phoenix.

And I won't pretend I enjoyed it.

You all right?

Thinking about something my dad said.

He's standing up for what's right.

It's all well and good being holier than thou if you're not the one taking the

risks. Anyway, he knows, so it's over to you.

This, um, celebration for Tarek Siddiqui, you...

I said you were going to set up a press photo call. Yeah, publicity's not a

dirty word, Michael.

No, no, I just thought you might want to say a few words about how proud we all

are, etc.

Might help wash the bad taste out of your mouth.

Must feel great being you.

Tom, can I borrow you for a minute?

I was hoping you could show me some of Phoenix Taylor's court work.

Well, it doesn't do him any favours.

Yeah, but just because he's not academic doesn't mean he can't go on and get a

job.

Are you my guest?

His literacy skills are pretty dire.

That's something we've been working on this term.

A diary. Getting used to writing on a daily basis about something he's

interested in.

We went on a day trip to Locke. It's about LOK.

And I can only assume that's supposed to say Lomond.

It was immense.

Like out of films you think you won't never see in true life.

Whatever I end up as when I leave school, I want to do it at Loch Lomond.

Maybe a vet, or farmer, or a teacher. Ha ha.

But that's for real where me and Harwood's going to live.

And if we never came to Scotland with Burn and the Red, I wouldn't have found

it.

So, I guess I was a bit full on with the marriage thing.

Just a bit?

I'm sorry, it's just... God's sake, come any time.

So, you still like going out yet?

As long as you stop the self -pity bit.

Nice one, because I've, like, told my family about you.

They'll just think I'm lying if you don't Skype me or anything.

You really do know how to make a girl feel special.

It's a compliment.

It's all right.

I'll catch you later.

I have a word.

This little celebration that we're having, I wondered if you wanted to make

little speech.

Me? Speech?

Yeah, just, you know, give a nod to the school for all the opportunities it's

given you. There's going to be a local journalist there. I think the press is

always good for fundraising. Right, I get it.

Big up the school, big you up, and Miss Donegan.

Get more spins for the coffees.

No, just tell the truth.

I think your story might well inspire others. Cool.

Leave it with me. I'm on the case.

Wait a second. How come the alarm didn't go off?

Did you set it right?

Well, look at you two all, Hansel and Gretel. Guess that makes you the evil

witch.

Tushy.

But let's just say today I am the good fairy.

Because I'm going to let you off with a warning.

As long as you pack your stuff back up right now and hand over the key.

No.

I don't think you understand.

You see, if I call the police, you'll be arrested for breaking and entering.

Please, don't ruin this for us.

Well, you can't stay here, Connor. I mean, grow up.

You're coming home with me, and if you don't mind my saying, Imogen, I withdraw

my earlier invitation.

You are no longer welcome at our house. Mrs. Mulgrew... It's over, you stupid

girl!

Connor,

pack it in.

See, that's what I've got to put up with.

I've done you a favour, dear. I told you I was the good fairy. You're a monster

as well.

All he wanted was to be a piece away from you.

To be loved by someone who doesn't kick him in the process.

Oh, bring out the violence.

To have some time for himself for a while. Instead of looking after you

minute of the day. And you're telling him to grow up?

I am his mother.

You're a roaring alcoholic who's been screwing him up for as long as he can

remember.

Irony is, he protects you.

Because you taught him to lie, cheat, manipulate, rather than show you up for

the nut job you really are.

You need help, Mrs. Mulgrew. It kills plenty of water you drink yourself to

death. He's trapped and he's desperate and he needs a way from you.

The only thing that is wrong with my son is this filthy liar of a girlfriend.

Like I said, you need help.

That's harsh, Phoenix.

I'm sorry.

See me here.

Right, because you actually want to end up in some skanky bedsit on benefits.

Yeah, well, I guess I'll see you there soon as well. Unless you're thinking of

bringing back some mares.

All right, shut up.

Oi!

Sit.

Mrs Mulgrew has been delayed.

So in the absence of a trained zookeeper, you're stuck with me.

I can assure you the feeling is mutual. Open your exercise books.

Let's get this over with.

And I open my eyes, what did I see?

Falling from the sky in front of me.

Not quite so close as though I'd seen a ghost.

Was it too much to feel the touch of someone that just

couldn't talk?

Or someone that comes and goes?

Christine had better have a good excuse for leaving me with that mob. I see

quite enough of rayon and salt as it is.

Thank you very much.

Her behaviour is still far from level.

I mean, the ups are hard to manage, but it's the downs I worry about.

Well, at least she's keeping up with the counselling.

I'm going to have a word with her caseworker. Make sure she keeps an eye

over the holidays.

These are my mum's from home. She hides them in the house because she's an

alcoholic and I'm sure she's got some stash in her classroom as well.

We're probably here.

Reflej if you don't believe me, she's drunk right now.

Like she is every day.

Connor? Connor!

What do you think?

Well, I think we can safely assume that he's had another fight with Christine at

any rate. You know, it does make sense, though. I mean, the erratic behaviour,

the mood swings.

And accusing you of bullying?

Well, it is ludicrous.

Aha! Look, here.

Mine, and for medicinal purposes only.

Right, I'm going to get Michael involved in this. No, look, I wouldn't take

anything Conor Mulgrew says at face value. He's been caught drinking twice

term already. We know he leaves his mother a merry dance.

I think he's telling the truth.

I've been watching her since day one and she seemed inebriated on several

occasions.

I'm going to get Michael to have a private word with Christine.

If she ever materialises.

Audrey.

Audrey, you haven't been caught, have you? As a matter of fact, I have. And so

have most of the rest of the faculty.

I'm sorry to say it, Christine, but suddenly I'm starting to rather look

to our hearing.

OK, OK, I accept. I accept your apology of last week. Please, let's just forget

the whole thing.

Fine.

But this isn't about me any more.

It's about your son.

A 16 -year -old child who looked terribly upset.

Well, leave it with me. I'll have a word with Christine.

Good. There is something going on there. All we can do is keep an eye on the

situation. I don't trust them, Michael. Six months ago, Tarek lost the use of

his legs.

The year before that, he was at the point of being excluded.

You're distracted.

We can talk about this later.

I'm on my way.

Away? This is Michael Byrne, our wonderful headteacher. All right. Hello.

If it wasn't for Mr Byrne, Tarek wouldn't be here today.

Come visit your bro. It's all right. I promise.

They've stopped buying. Refused to give up.

I think the rain's being modest.

If Phoenix isn't coming back, then I ain't either.

Do you excuse us a moment?

Actually, I think it's been a great turnout for Terry.

No, it might be a good chance.

We'll find some time to talk about this, OK?

We'll find some time, Phoenix.

Whatever.

Listen up!

I've got something I'd like to say.

For the past two years, Waterloo Road's been like a home to me.

More than a home, a family.

And like with every family, you have a head of the family.

The dad is one Michael Byrne.

And the mum, Miss Donegan.

Come on, give it up.

And like with all families, you take the good with the bad, warts and all.

But you never give up, and you're always there for one another.

You're right. Now, some of us do have families, and some of us don't, but we

have this place, right?

And if it wasn't for my family, this Waterloo Road home family thing right

I'd probably be dead, straight up, lying on a slab with a needle in my arm,

homies by my side, sad for like a second, until they find the next Muppet

Larry with.

But me now, I'm going to be an athlete.

Professional,

maybe.

But I'm going to do my family proud.

And this place for sticking by me.

Pretty thick and thin.

And boy, was I thick.

You know what?

It rocks to be smart.

So I'm going to hand you over to Miss Donegan.

Big me up a bit more.

So show us some love.

Thanks, Terry.

Education isn't a gift.

It's a right.

And that's what Waterloo Road's all about.

Facilitating that right for anyone who needs it, who wants it.

And it's always a privilege to witness a child realising that they do want it.

Mr Byrne's right when he says that any pupil who doesn't make it through sixth

form, we have failed.

And I think we all know around here that I don't like to fail.

Which is why, only today, we finalised plans for an on -site pupil referral

right here at Waterloo Road.

So that those that can't achieve at the same level as the general school

population, but are still crying out for an education, get that chance.

She's done. She's ruined everything.

Connor, miss!

Miss!

Dreaming of a light of the world.

Everton! Everton!

I just meant to burn my project and then she came in and fell.

Come on, we can't stay here. Come on.

Michael, you see nothing. Do you hear me? Let me do all the talking.

All in ambulance.

Where? Up there.

It was my fault.

It was my fault. I needed a cigarette.

Imogen, can you hear me?

Imogen? I've gone ahead and told her I...

It was all my fault, Michael.

It was all my fault.

Oh,

Christine, she must feel terrible.

I wouldn't want to have to live with that on my conscience.

Left a message on Imogen's mother's voicemail.

Right.

Look, I'll go and see the kids off.

Leave you to deal with things here, all right? OK, thanks.

For everything.

You need seeing to yourself.

I'll look after Connor.

No, he needs to be checked out. He's inhaled a lot of smoke.

I need someone to stay here and talk to the fire brigade.

Explain exactly what happened, right?

I'll go with them to the hospital.

Come on, you lot.

It's in good hands.

Look now what you can do.

I can't believe it.

They're so happy.

Do you reckon you can stick it in Scotland for another term? And you don't

some of any of those square sausages?

Yeah.

Thanks for the living.

Just don't let me or yourself down, all right?

I'm getting a few tips for the honeymoon.

I hope you're joking.

I'll come and see you when you're all fixed up and not in them, yeah?

You better, or else I'm coming for you.

Did you find Scout?

Yeah, she'll be here in a minute.

She's pretty upset about Imogen.

I'm glad you two sorted things out at last.

You have yourself a good holiday. You deserve it.

And look after yourself.

Hey, I'm going now.

Well, have a good one. Yeah, you too.

I just wanted to say, you know... You know you're applying to foster?

Yeah. And I'm in foster care.

Only I've been in loads of temporary homes.

That's only because they're trying to find me a place in a home, not because

any hassle.

But it's no big deal if you didn't want to.

I mean, if you did look into fostering me,

I'd be cool with it, you know?

If it was with you.

Only if you show me your chest moves.

Yeah.

Michael Bourne.

Yes? Detective Inspector Harding.

Oh, Mrs Mulgrew is speaking to the fire department right now. The fire was an

accident and we'd like to deal with it in -house, if possible.

We're not here about fire.

We're here to speak to Mr Byrne.

About your father?

I'm so sorry.

Yes, right.

Perhaps we could talk about this somewhere more private.

Do you want me to come with you?

I think you're both better.

He's only got halfway there on his own.

He's quite determined.

I opened the bottle for him.

And sat there while he overtoast?

He wanted peace. Michael, don't say another word. Why not? I'm not denying

He begged me to help him. I'd do it again if I had to.

It was his life.

His choice.

I'm going to call my sister.

Your colleague has a point.

Michael Byrne, I'm arresting you on suspicion of culpable homicide.

You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not

mention something you later rely on in court.

Anything you do say may be used in evidence.

Do you understand that you've been arrested?

No.

I'll get you down to the station then.

She's still in intensive care for the moment, but the damage was largely

external on her face and neck.

That mask thing.

That gives Liskin the best chance of healing.

She's going to be tired, though.

The matter you got her at when you did, Connor.

What you said in the staff room about your mother being an alcoholic...

Do you think she might have been drinking when the fire started?

Yeah.

And now look what she's done.

Nevertheless, it was an accident.

Your mother's going to be suffering as well, you know.

Guilt's a terrible thing.

Look, Sian, I get that you've got a problem with what he's done.

But with Michael himself?

Man's not a murderer.

I've been in that situation, Lorraine.

And if I'd have done that to my mother, I'd have lost the last year of her life.

Believe me, there were times when she wanted out, but they were the bad days.

There were good days, too.

Well, it seems like Billy only had the bad ones. Sian, it sounds like it's what

he wanted, says Michael.

What, you don't believe him? You think he's lying?

No, but he didn't have the right. No, not legally, but...

Personally, I believe that I should have the right to die when I choose. When

you choose? Yes. But not when your son or daughter does. That's why the law's

there, to stop mistakes happening. This wasn't a mistake. How do you know that?

Michael just killed his father, whatever you say. No, no, no, no, no.

Michael helped his father kill himself. The same thing.

Look, we're clearly not going to see eye to eye, so why don't we just agree,

right or wrong, Michael's a decent bloke.

And this school needs him.

This is the first birthday I can actually remember for about 14 years.

That's me.

Does anyone else want to share?

Um... It's okay.

You're among friends.

My name is Christine.

And I'm not gone.

I really need help.

Sam suspects sabotage next tonight, but who's watching her?

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