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You all deserve a clean slate, and this is where that starts.

Welcome to Phoenix Rise.

Dad!

When was the last time you spoke to Dad?

You shouldn't be having to do this on your own, Billy.

Your dad's gone again, hasn't he?

I've been suspended, pending an investigation.

I'm going back to the unit.

You are the best person that I've ever met.

It's not about where you are, it's about who you are.

Hey fans, welcome back.

Something's changed.

Check out this new bedroom.

Sweet, yeah? Let's check out the ground floor.

So clean and shiny.

What is that?

Seriously?

Let me know in the comments.

Great yoghurt.

What's wrong with Cobb yoghurt?

Now we're talking.

Follow me.

Nice in the house.

Meet my brothers here.

And guess who else?

Hopkins in the house!

Always been a problem child.

Always a problem child.

Always been a problem child.

Yes, a problem child.

Where's Ray? She left early. Mass project with Layla or something.

Dinner at six.

Don't be late.

It's Bagbo. Bagbo, yeah.

Don't forget to go and see Miss Benson.

You didn't do any homework last week. You've got to knuckle down.

You've got your marks this term.

We need to start talking revision timetables.

You two love your list.

Not me, mate.

I'm a free spirit. You can't get behind charm alone.

Andy, you've got loads of exams, but you can't change a lightbulb.

Behave yourself.

Always.

Got pasta for dinner.

Fresh gone, new bike.

Hey, maybe I'll go into foster care. Yeah, because you'd love a social worker

grilling you 24 -7.

I've got your preferred supermarket trainers and hanging around that dry

bank. And your girlfriend expects you to walk her to school.

Who says she's my girlfriend?

Her. All over her socials. You're just jelly.

Still not heard from somewhere.

We've got a couple of messages.

No, it's just... We don't like it when the phone's at the unit, so...

Keep up with you, dog. You're about to get your pot of vodka.

Must take longer than a weekend to grow a baby. I'm 12, you weirdo.

I've started my own business.

Er, excuse me?

She's been watching that CEO thing.

Gonna make her first meal by the time she's 15.

Giving up on the singing then?

Wow. Maybe the theatre gods dare to hear my prayers.

Oh no.

Our final location will be set up at break.

Tell everyone.

It's like Leila's career's going the same way as the last one.

Nah.

She won't let this stop her.

The question on everybody's lips. Will Billy Boy Hopkins break Darcy Trent's

life's main record?

Billy! I could have killed you.

You need to be driving a digger.

What's worse, you two together or apart so you can raise hell in two places at

the same time?

I feel like that's a trick question.

Well, things are different this term, haven't you noticed yet?

Miss Abel's not like Mr Stewart.

She's got new rules and she's more than happy to enforce them.

Three strikes and you're out?

You've both had a sanction already for only one weekend.

My mum goes to this spa when she's stressed, bitter and aggy.

You should try it sometime.

Just watch yourselves, yeah?

It's Cassidy.

Don't just stand there, cover me.

Me? Allow hiding, you need to run.

She does have

beautiful hair.

Yeah, and the eyes of a serial killer.

I thought someone might be back today.

I won't mention her in front of Billy.

I keep thinking we're going to find this place boarded up.

Mrs Stewart obviously kept her secret.

Have you heard from Summer?

All pupils must be accounted for every break and lunchtime.

You know what that means?

No more body room.

No way for me to hide.

It's like my sister had died.

Don't worry.

You're not in any trouble.

For now, at least.

Take a seat.

I had a long chat with your foster carer the other day.

Mitesh.

Seems like a nice guy.

He's all right. Likes to chat.

We got talking about apprenticeships.

And it just so happens that a friend of mine, well, Mr Edwards, he oversees the

apprenticeship scheme at the local college.

Construction, engineering... Where can I sign off?

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

You've still got to get a grade four or above in English and maths.

And where am I at now?

Grade two.

Three on a good day.

I know last term was difficult for you, Billy.

But you've really got a knuckle down now.

If you don't get these grades in the exams, then we can say goodbye to an

apprenticeship. You lot are obsessed with exams.

You know, there's...

Nothing I enjoy more than spending my entire weekend prepping exam papers.

You've got a bright future ahead of you, Billy.

But only if you put the work in now.

All right.

Cheers, miss.

Have you heard from Summer?

Why does everyone keep asking me that?

Because even a finical old teacher's like a happy ending.

Well, not everything's a fairy tale, miss.

One sticker per purchase. Collect four stickers and you get yourself a free bag

of crisps.

Oi, I thought these were sweet chilli.

I don't like salt and vinegar.

I'm talking to you.

Ronnie, have I seen you since?

Ronnie, I'm trying to say... For a moment I thought you were going to do

right thing.

And, you know...

Apologise? Or have you forgotten the night you humiliated me at my first

prom? Can anyone smell the raspberry trifle?

Boogie, Rhiann Laila's pushing.

Laila got given one of those real -life dolls to look after.

I think she left it on the bus.

I'm thinking about a little project for you this term.

Something to help you find your voice.

I'm not sure anyone wants to hear it.

I don't agree.

Which is why I'd like you to be in charge of running the school's pet cafe.

A pucker?

What about?

Anything you like.

This is your chance to give a voice and a platform to the students of this

school. You may not have the loudest voice, Rani, but when you do speak up,

people say no.

Not everyone needs to shout to be heard.

Hello? Am I the only person around who's got a lesson to go to? Come on, get

them over.

Are you there on the phone?

Get into class now and tuck that shirt in.

I'm supposed to be showing you a film about the French Revolution, but I'm...

Interrupting your viewing pleasure with gold tails of starvation and riots. I do

apologise.

I'm intrigued.

What could be more riveting than pox -ridden French people?

Hmm?

Ah.

Hopkins. Oh, cool.

Your bike riding's very similar to your academic career.

An accident waiting to happen.

This video's enough evidence for your second strike under the new system.

But, Miss... Oh, and backtrack is enough for strike three, but feel free to

carry on. You'll be in a referral unit to the side of the country before the

day's out, let alone the turn.

Owen Hopkins, the mocks are coming up and you're way behind after the events

last term.

You'd do well to keep your head down and at least try and catch up.

Miss.

Miss Abel just told the whole school that I'm an idiot that's going nowhere.

You can't possibly know who you've become from who you are now.

Ryan, if you both know that's not true.

Look, are my parents both super educated with brilliant careers back home?

Here. I wouldn't worry about it, Bill. But that's because you don't have to

worry about anything.

Mr Edwards is standing right in my tuck spot.

Why don't you wait till Abel's calmed down with all these rules, yeah? Oh,

table. What's up?

Bill's going to fail his exams and ruin his life.

Why would you fail an exam when it's so easy to pass?

What? Someone writes questions, yeah?

Which means they also write the answers.

Forget them.

Cheat. You're being ridiculous.

You won't be saying that when I'm in Miami.

And he's still riding his bike around Cobb.

You were supposed to lock it. I did.

The only other person who knows that code is... Summer.

I love what you've done with the place.

It's very graveyard chic.

I'm Daisy, in case you're wondering.

Who?

Sorry, you'd have two.

Daisy. How did you get in here?

4623, the code.

It doesn't matter how she got in here. She needs to get out. I was told to come

here.

By summer, we're in the unit together.

She's got head problems, I've got ear ones, and a couple of head ones too.

Any friend of Summers is a friend of ours.

Did she say... Has she told you when... If she's coming back?

If.

Sorry.

Billy.

Angry.

Loyal.

Sweet.

Rani Rahimi.

Shy, quiet, but can silence the loudest person with just a few words.

With a voice.

Like warm honey and butterflies.

Well. True.

Aw.

Callad.

Geek slash lion cub.

Poke him too hard and he'll shred you in seconds.

Ah!

That, um... Is that what someone said?

Ignore a guy.

Let's bounce.

Oh, Darcy.

Spoiled, shallow and desperate for friends. Am I wrong?

Some of us have serious things to do.

Little Layla.

Small, loud, and constantly in your face like a mosquito that refuses to get

squashed.

You don't have to walk into a gang, you know. You have to be invited by all of

us.

Don't come back.

Have you seen my buddy?

You might need to be more specific.

Daisy. I'm supposed to be giving her a tour of the school.

I'm hoping she's into woodwinds.

Now they're the sight for sore eyes.

About to be fed to the wolves?

Something like that.

Is everything okay, Polly?

Got to get to class.

What do you want? I'm looking for Miss Benson's English classroom.

I've never seen you around before.

This is my first day.

Well, word to the wise, babe. I don't just speak to anyone.

Especially people who've never used hot oil in their life.

Cassidy, right?

Queen Bee, most popular girl in school.

Hair, as dark as her soul.

Who have you been speaking to?

Summer. It's nice to finally put a face to the name.

You'll never guess what.

Finally realise your eyebrows aren't supposed to meet in the middle.

Waiting outside for the new girl, Daisy.

That's me.

Uh, rude.

Can we get on with this?

It's duller than one of your violin performances.

It's Mr Stewart.

What's this about Mr Stewart?

He's back. I've just seen him outside.

First thing you do is suck that witch, Abel. She's not that bad. How many

times... have I told you all that anyone caught loitering in the corridor will

receive an immediate sanction.

Now, come on, get moving.

It's not a zombie disco.

Go. Not so fast, please. Polly, take that off.

The necklace.

It's usually underneath my shirt. I wanted to be bored witless. I'd be

to the school podcast. Now hand it over.

Thank you.

You reckon he's for the chop?

They don't look good.

Well, someone's got to put an end to Miss Abel's reign of tyranny.

That necklace was a present for passing my grade four clarinet.

With merit.

I thought there were laws about stalking.

What's the big deal with this Mrs Stewart anyway? She's just a stupid

Like you know anything.

Yeah. Stay out while you're in business.

fan news, but your exams are only a few weeks away.

Oh, your enthusiasm knows no bounds.

Right, let's start by making a list of revision topics, shall we? Pens and

paper out, please, everyone.

Language and structural techniques.

Explorations in creative...

Billy, where are you going?

Shouldn't you be in lesson, Billy?

Belly aches.

Well, you're back for good.

He looked that way.

Does that mean he's going to sack Abel? That's Miss Abel to you.

And I'm very grateful to her for stepping up in my absence.

I heard about your little incident with Becky earlier.

We were just having a laugh.

You see me smiling?

I put my neck on the line for you last time, Billy. I know.

The least you can do is show me the same respect in return.

How do you mean? I can't keep making excuses for you.

I need you to stop messing around and prove that I was right to put my faith

you.

Now get to class.

School's purple firewall.

In English, brainiac.

It means I can't hack into the system.

What are you losers doing?

Well, the exam papers have got to be on the school system, right?

We get our hands on those bad boys, and all your problems are gone.

I ain't a cheat, Darcy.

Not even just a little peep?

Do you think the school would be stupid enough to put that stuff online?

I've already seen them on Benson's desk.

You heard what Abel said.

You know, what if you mess these up?

Well, then I know that school ain't for me.

Can I get some lunch now?

We're just getting started.

I should point out I don't condone cheating in any way.

something Polly?

It's just there's something I need to ask you.

Go on.

What is the meaning of life miss?

My mum says if I don't eat every four hours, I could slip into a coma.

Will you stop whinging and get up and map for the school?

What for?

If we can't go in, we go over.

This is a terrible idea.

Look, all I have to do is homicide into Benson's door cupboard and grab a few

pics of them bad boys.

Still a terrible idea, man.

What about them geezers who dug into that stash and licked the diamonds?

And... Take up call.

Move.

Operation... Tabernacle, please.

He's ready to commence.

Everyone in provision?

Affirmative, sir. Ready for launch.

Coventry is under attack.

I want a word with you.

That pop you sold me, it's out of date. So?

Look at me!

I want my money back and compensation.

Layla?

What did Miss Evil tell you about non -regulation snacks?

Got me banged to write to Mrs Stewart for isolation.

All right, let's not be too hasty.

I think this kind of entrepreneurship should be encouraged.

Don't let Miss Abel catch you.

What, miss?

Pick that up.

Hello? Do you know what she's done to me?

That is a nasty thing.

Imagine if it got on your clothes.

You know what gets stains out?

Benton's been diverted.

Okay, so... Boys, reach to the left.

And then move forward 20 metres.

Yeah, I don't speak English.

Just keep crawling.

What are you doing?

Nothing. That was a terrible idea.

Too easy.

You're an idiot, do you know that?

Give me your phone.

It's right there for the tanking.

That ain't me.

Serious? I risked my life for you.

And what if you got caught?

I'll always have your back.

I'm your brother.

We go down.

We go down together.

Every force on an object is going to come up with a reaction.

What's she banging on about?

Need to start low motion.

Or off -canon.

This is what happens when you don't listen in physics.

Did you hear that?

Hear what?

Like a big creak.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank Nisha for stepping up in my

absence.

I know some of you weren't expecting to see me back this term.

I just want to assure all of you that lessons have been learned and that I

intend to make a start by clamping down on discipline.

You, uh, saying?

Did you see Abel's face?

The socials are blowing up. 2 ,000 views in an hour. What, you think this is

funny?

Maybe just a little. Two sanctions are ready this term, and we're only two

in. Give me one good reason why I shouldn't just exclude you now.

I thought I was helping, showing you that education can change your life,

despite your past.

Has this all been a waste of time?

No. Look, I'm sorry.

We're sorry, sir.

You know what?

I'm done.

Making excuses for you. Look, it wasn't our fault, sir. I don't want to hear it!

Consider this your final warning.

One more stunt like that and we're done here.

For good.

No more second chances.

If you so much as put a foot out of line, your time at Phoenix Rise is over.

Do you understand me?

Sir. Now get out of my sight.

Is your girl back in school yet then?

I'm not even sure she's my girl anymore.

For real? She said something.

It's what she hasn't said.

Oh, I literally hate her.

You're so obsessed with the sound of your own voice that you block out anyone

who disagrees with you. You two should consider standing in the election.

All my friends gonna see this crew Cause we just do what our feelings do