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I can do this.

How about a date tonight?

You're going to get me in even more trouble. You need to leave.

I wish you hadn't. Or if you forgot the night you humiliated me at my first

school prom.

Nothing's ever going to change if nobody finds out tonight.

Get off me!

Dad!

Finally had a shower?

Alright, I'm off to work.

Your lunch is on the side.

To Billy.

Sorry.

You all right? Yeah.

You?

Do you ever think about Dad?

Yeah.

All the time.

What are you asking?

No reason.

What did you actually want, Leila? I need two school passes, like yesterday.

I'm not a tant.

Abel's still on my case.

This is a matter of life or death.

Riley Kinsella is in cov.

Who? Have you never seen one of her makeup tutorials?

She's like Kylie Jenner famous.

And I've just won two tickets for a meet and greet in cov later.

Rhi, how much do I love Riley Kinsella?

She's literally obsessed.

Obsessed. me and Bea watched all her videos and all her interviews and we

first hundred followers.

Fine.

Wait, what?

Fine. I'll do it, but this is the last time.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Screening your calls now?

I'm late for school.

Just hear me out, yeah?

Do you think we could just pick up where we left off?

Is that it? I just want to talk to you.

I messed up, all right? And I'm sorry. No, no. Messing up is forgetting to put

money on the meter or not paying resubs for street dance.

You walked out on us. Left us to fend for ourselves.

I just needed some space to think.

And what about us, eh? We had no money, no food.

If it weren't for Mr Stewart...

Who's Mr. Stewart? He's the reason me and Ria are still together.

Because if it was left to you... Don't say it.

Can I see you later?

I've got stuff to do.

Please bring it.

I'll text you.

A vote for Polly is a vote for the planet.

That's not strictly true, is it? 0 .7b of my manifesto is a total ban on single

-use plastics at Phoenix Rise.

Didn't we talk about making policies a little less... Dry?

What could be more important than climate change?

Free lashes!

You're still banging on about those plastic straws.

Oh!

Emma, I didn't recognise you without milkshaking your hair.

It's going to take a lot more than three lashes to win this election.

If I could direct you to my campaign manager for any queries.

I've got a fake walk with an Apple team.

Campaign manager?

I intend to win this.

That's Cassie with a C.

I don't care if you have to re -ice them. I need 100 cupcakes by lunchtime.

The Cassie's president t -shirts have arrived.

Go on, get to work.

Do you mind?

Times New Roman.

Hey, retro.

It's a very trustworthy font. It's a bit of work in progress.

I'm glad to hear it, babe.

Because this wouldn't win you a sack race.

She's in town. I got a ticket.

I'm busy, innit?

But we used to watch your videos all the time.

I'm not a kid anymore.

I'd be mad if

your dad did something about that.

At least it stopped the girls riffing each other's hair out.

Do you think you'll see him again?

Maybe.

I don't know.

I'd kick him to the curb if that was my dad.

It ain't that simple.

Why is it?

Because you ain't got a sister to look after.

What are you whispering about?

Our boy's stuff.

What exactly is this boy's stuff?

You wouldn't get it.

Try us.

Feelings and stuff.

Feelings?

You know, deep and meaningful.

Does it mean Callaghan can be a part of your little boy's chat?

Two's a party, three's a crowd.

Where's the happiness looker?

Daisy's off today.

You girls got it so easy.

Meaning what exactly?

You get your period once a month. You spend the other three weeks moaning

it.

He's got an appointment with her consultant, actually.

Oh.

Or is that all you have to say? Or is casual misogyny a thing now? Look at you

getting all worked up.

The boardroom's a safe space.

We can stay and do what we like.

Well, maybe things need to change around here.

I've got my new cord in my locker.

We'll sneak it out and then I'll get changed.

What are you talking about?

Only the biggest thing to happen to Cobb since Harry Styles.

Riley Kinsella.

I think you're going with me.

Change of plan.

You need to show this to Mr Edwards.

And so what? I thought you got the dentist.

Right,

let's start with something cheery, shall we?

Talk to me about rats.

Brianna.

Rats, sir.

Sneaky. Crafty.

Get me just.

It's just, um, I have to go to the dentist.

Have a pass?

It says doctor's appointment.

Such a bubonic plague, is it?

Go on.

Get out.

Leeches!

Let's hope your doctor's got a better cure in mind, eh?

Oh, my gosh, they're doing interviews.

We've got to hurry.

I'd be over there.

Hide.

How come she isn't here with you?

Stuff to do, innit?

Hanging out with her mate.

Is it just because you and Benny have joined out their hat?

No. Not anymore.

Why? What's wrong?

He's being weird with me.

Weird how?

I don't know.

Like, he's hiding something.

Me and BM will chill.

Layla!

Run!

Why don't you listen?

You Jamie Stewart?

Depends who's asking. If it's an angry parent, I'll tell them I'm the

Carl Hopkins.

Billy and Rihanna's dad.

Yeah, I know what you think of me.

I'm not here to judge, Mr. Hopkins.

Then, uh, what would that look for?

Ignore me.

Been a long morning.

How about we talk about this in my office?

Ask you a question.

All right.

If that's how you want to play it.

Rihanna and Billy are good kids.

They got a real chance of making something of their lives.

You think I don't know my own kids?

You tell me.

You're the one who walked out on them.

I need... I needed to get my head right.

And whilst you were doing that, I had to watch your kids begging at a food bank.

Walking around in uniforms that hadn't been washed in weeks.

Being a parent isn't a right, Mr Hopkins.

It's a privilege.

I love my kids.

I'm sure you do.

You think it's easy looking after two little ones on your own?

Staying up half the night because you're younger. She's too scared to fall

asleep on her own.

All right, they lost their mom.

I lost my world.

I spent so long helping them to grieve that, you know, I just forgot about me.

I needed to fix myself. I needed to get back to how I was before.

I need to be a better dad.

And did it help?

Being away, I mean.

Well, I'm here, aren't I?

What I don't need is you wading in and trying to undermine me. No, that was

never my intention.

Have you got kids?

I mean your own, not ones that you get paid to look after.

Exactly.

Because if you did, you'd know how hard it is.

You won't be trying to split us up.

My priority has always been Billy and Rihanna's welfare.

They're my kids.

I'm not letting you or anybody else take them from me.

Yeah, yeah.

That queue is

massive.

Yeah, I'm not joining that.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Back of the queue.

My friend's a violin.

She didn't expect to know.

I'll need to see your ERP pass.

OK, fine.

We fell out over a lip gloss, but she knows the way out.

And how about you tell me?

Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama.

I'm not shorter in real life.

With a cough accent.

Paparazzi, innit?

Nice try.

Back to the queue.

Bronte had to use a man's name, Currabel, to get this book

published. That was in the 1800s. And yet we are still fighting

for equality today.

But now, women have more opportunities to lead, to have positions of power.

Cassidy? I want to ensure everyone at Phoenix Rise gets an equal start in

Well, that's excellent.

And how are you going to ensure that?

I was thinking adding a few extra mirrors around the school, just so

can make the best of their appearance.

Right. Look at Jane Eyre, miss.

How are people supposed to take her seriously in that janky dress?

Well, I'm sure it was very fashionable in its day. Oh, and don't even get me

started on those brows.

Her talent more than made up for the way that she looked.

Yeah, you would say that.

I think we've gone off on a little tangent here. Cassidy thinks we're

enough to obsess about our appearances.

Well, you clearly don't care about your summer.

Did your dad lend you those boots?

OK, I know politics can get nasty, but we're better than that, yeah?

So let's make this a clean fight, shall we?

Have you thought about doing a flute solo to bring in the vote?

I don't care, Annette.

Who are you again?

I don't know, I get to you.

How am I supposed to compete with the most popular girl? By being yourself.

Got so much to offer the kids in this school, Polly.

They'd be lucky to have you.

So let's talk strategy.

Already done?

Polly's lovely face is now on every corridor.

What is it?

Did you do this?

It wasn't me. You think casual sexism is funny, do you?

Objectifying girls?

We were just having a laugh. Do you see me smiling?

What is wrong with the boys in this school?

Just leave it. No, I'm sick of it!

You look good when you're angry. We're running a reunion.

She is in real life.

Glowing. Glowing.

Rue, there's a TV crew.

Hopefully they're still there when we get out.

What if they're not? I miss the big moment.

We're nearly inside now.

Layla?

Hold my spot, yeah?

But we're nearly through.

I won't be long.

over how shallow people are.

And girls like Cassidy, they make it even worse.

Yeah. Life sucks for you, I can't even lie.

Well, what are you doing in here? This is a hair emergency.

What happened?

I tried to style it like Cassidy.

That literally goes against everything you stand for.

Not like Cassidy, just better.

You failed.

I just wanted to try something new.

But this isn't you.

I'm going to need some detangling spray, some straighteners and some chocolate.

What's the chocolate for?

The physical work makes me hungry.

My handle is Leila's favourite.

Hit me up, yeah? I'll follow back the first one for people.

Got to go.

Later.

The line's closed.

Riley's got to go. She's got another engagement.

Lei!

She was so nice.

I told her all about you.

Oh, you can have it, if you like.

Good.

Leave me alone.

Rude.

How did you know I'd be here?

It's all over Riley Kinsella's socials. You still follow her?

How else am I going to know how to de -shine next to a glow?

I never got to meet her.

Next time we'll be first in line.

But no more ditching school, yeah?

Are you sure this is the answer?

Concealer.

Latte or raindrops in June?

No raindrops in June.

No brush.

Beauty blender.

What? I used to like watching my mum get ready.

You shouldn't have to change for anyone.

Is that really me?

Get into your uniform, then walk past as many teachers as you can. But look

chill, yeah?

Why? Because when Stuart asks if any of them have seen you today, they have to

say yes.

Junior.

Leila, I said chill.

You've only got one chance at this.

Don't mess it up.

Yeah?

Polly for president.

I'm going to need more cupcakes.

Maybe I'll take up clarinet.

We've got Polly's manifesto.

Why is everyone suddenly being irredentive?

She's there, isn't she?

Because that's the way the school works.

It's all about how you look, who you hang around with.

I know that's important.

You can't change the way people think.

Can't I?

Hi.

Hope you have a good day.

Hey, Miss Stewart.

Lovely shirt.

We could have been here.

You want a burger?

Can't stay long.

Got stuff to do.

Who was that girl that you were with yesterday?

Was that your girlfriend?

Sort of.

Chip off the old block, eh?

Missed out on a lot, haven't I?

How's Marie doing?

How do you think?

She misses her dad.

I want to do this right, Bill.

Please, just let me see her.

What if you leave again?

Do you have any idea what that would do to her?

I'm not going anymore.

I spoke to a mate about a factory job.

I'd be home every night.

Better hours.

Just want us to be a family again, Bill.

It's not as simple as that.

If your mum was... No, you don't get to bring her into it. We lost her too.

Look, I'm glad you're back on your feet again.

But I've got to do what's right for Rhi.

What's that?

A ticket to Manchester.

She deserves better than being let down again.

If you love Rhi, you'll do the right thing and leave us alone.

I'm doing this for everyone who's ever felt judged for how they look or don't

look.

For everyone who's been told they have to be the same as everyone else just to

fit in.

What happened?

I came out in a rush. I've got very sensitive skin.

You didn't need to change, Polly.

You're perfect the way you are.

Wait a minute. You haven't actually hanged up... Yeah. Until I see a

change, I'm staying where I am.

Extra.

Not even for you.

If I don't do it, who will? I'm sick of boys like Ethan and Nathan rating us on

how we look.

Are you with me?

I've got a car in that last one.

Next time, though, I'll miss it.

What are you doing?

Taking a stand.

So why is everyone just walking past?

Great Oaks from Little Acorn's Grove.

Right.

What is it they say?

Be the change you want to see in the world?

I never wrote on that poster.

I swear, Dad, she's so honey.

Leila. All right, Mrs. Stewart, can't stop.

Imagine Master Prize, but through your face, gracing the local news.

A week's detention, starting tomorrow.

But I never got to meet her. She was too busy hanging out with Ray.

Oh, so Rihanna was with you too.

Make it two weeks, the pair of you.

Is that it then?

My mum gets worried if I'm late home.

What about changing the world?

Can't wait till tomorrow.

What are you doing?

I want to prove to you I'm curious about this.

About you.

Good luck.

What about the key?

Ronnie!

Ronnie, I need the key!

You bunk off school again, you'll have me to answer to. Do you understand?

Why even?

It doesn't matter.

Anything you want to tell me?

Why should there be?

Marnie hates bullies. A vote for me is a vote for you.

No, I've decided our president is going to be Saturday.

Last president is... Wake up in the morning,

we ride. When the early bird call in, yeah we ride. When we get up in our

feelings, do what a phoenix do.

So of course we ride, when we go and get to class.

We ride, when we fuck under the ash.

All my friends gonna see this through cause we just do what I feel next to me