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She's out, Bill's gone, and you've got one foot out the door. You've literally

picked a boy over your mates and... What do you mean? He's a bully!

Andy, Andy, that was me.

I know.

Take it you still haven't spoken to me, Stuart.

I'm done with school.

Have you forgotten what today is?

Starts with you with social services.

Tell him I said sorry, yeah?

What did you say?

You heard me. We should get going if we're going to be at children's services

ten.

Yeah.

Just text me, yeah?

Let me know how you get on.

What's the point?

That means it's both there to speak up then.

I'm not doing this again.

Because it's always about what you want, isn't it?

Or about what I want?

It's not that simple.

Why isn't it?

Because how do we know he's not going to leave again?

Because he promised.

They're just words, Ruth.

Well, how will you know unless we give him another chance?

It's the day we hoped would never come. Your final opportunity to ask Hazel that

anyone out there is still confused, anxious and desperate.

This is it, Summer.

The end of one chapter.

Start of a brand new adventure.

I've got six hours to get through.

I'll be here to pick you up after school. The sooner we get on the road,

better.

You all packed, babe?

Needn't be able to pack it here.

Summer.

Oh, I see someone's been shopping in the reduced section.

You know something?

I really admire you, Cassie.

Because all this, this is as good as it's going to get for you.

How does it feel to know you've peaked at 15?

Are you joining the army?

Why else would you have that ugly undercut?

So I can do this.

Hello?

That's the second time this morning.

Prank calls.

The price you pay for things.

There you go again, acting like someone's going to jump out of one of

bushes. Who are you in trouble with? No one.

Is that Miss Abel again?

Why would you say that?

Because you two have been winding each other up since the start of time.

Me and Miss Abel are cool.

If Mr. Shew were asked, it's not my fault, yeah?

Ready for your clarinet solo?

Sonata number two in E flat by Brahms.

I think it really captures the spirit of Phoenix, right?

I can't wait.

I don't suppose there are any spoilers for later.

An outstanding achievement for a people named Ollie.

Nice try.

Mr Stewart, can I have a word, please?

Has anyone seen Miss Abel?

She's probably sticking pins in some dolls somewhere.

It's not funny, Daisy.

We should never have taken it this far.

So what are we going to do?

Keep our heads down.

Avoid each other if we can.

It's all right for you. You're leaving.

What about the rest of us?

You should have thought about that before you went and asked her on that

date.

This isn't the end, though, is it?

Summer! And that was me thinking she was made of stone.

Then it's bad.

It's not your problem.

They don't like us because we're different.

But maybe that's our strength.

How is that a strength?

Because we've got each other.

Like or not, there's a reason why we all ended up here today.

Which is?

We're all we've got.

So we either try and find a way to make this work, or what?

We walk out.

and never come back, and maybe never get another second chance.

So I stay.

I'm coming for you.

I love to hear you sing. I don't know if we'll lose or win.

But now's the time to find if we will sink or swim.

Fallen trees and dire seas come hurling through my mind.

Spotted trees with haunted dreams and answers I can't find.

And I will never need of you to hide behind your lies.

What is it we're doing?

Becky went through the podcast files archive by the end of the term.

Strange.

What?

This one doesn't have a name.

I've been thinking a lot about friendships and how we're better

I started at this school convinced I'd never fit in, not really wanting to, but

then I met this gang of misfits.

They're people just like me.

Phoenix Rise brought us together.

A place that showed us the power of togetherness, of understanding of second

chances.

Every one of us knows what it means to have to find strength in adversity, but

we do it better when we come together.

We've never guessed what just happened. I found this in my locker.

What do you suppose it means?

What if it's the killer? I'm not sure they'd leave a note, Polly.

That's what they want you to think. You've never seen a true crime

You know who might have left this?

Who?

Polly Salter.

Are you serious?

Well, it's that girl's handwriting for you.

What am I going to do? I'm going to have to completely change my wardrobe by the

end of today.

And what about my hair? Let's not go there again.

What are we going to do?

I don't know what I want you to say.

There's so much of it.

Oh, I'm jury.

Why aren't you here?

Swear Miss Abel has a fire coming out of her mouth.

If I die, yeah?

Can I have my mini fridge and my hair clip?

Oh, and good luck with your dad.

I want someone at work in Year 7, the fundamentals of algorithms.

Where's Dad?

He's in with them now. You and Ria next.

I need to talk to him.

You can't. Just as soon as we're done here.

My dad, he gave up everything.

Because he knew that we needed him.

When mum died...

I was 12, so I understood things a little bit better.

But Rhi, she kept getting nightmares.

So my dad set up a little camp bed in her room so that he could make sure he

always there when she woke up.

The thing is, I never thought about how hard it was.

for him you know he did everything to make our lives easier

but who was there for him it's

like when you bust an ankle you can keep walking on it

but if you don't get it seen to it's just going to get worse

and that's a bit like grief

You need time to heal.

I'm not going to lie.

I hated my dad for leaving.

But I understand why he did.

He was just trying to make himself better.

To not hurt.

I just wish.

That he'd let us help him.

You proud of yourself?

Let's not do this here.

You know, Miss Abel...

It's one of the kindest people I know.

She didn't deserve this.

I'm sorry.

You and me both, Khalid.

Don't forget, I want to see your research into poor laws here.

What is that all about?

I did something really stupid.

Sorry to interrupt, Mr. Edwards.

Can I see a candidate?

Be my guest.

All right, settle down, you nine.

You nine, dip it.

What's with the long faces? We're supposed to be celebrating.

All right, we've got a few more hoops to jump through, but at least now I'll get

to have regular contact with you.

I'll dress up as a duck and walk down Spahn Street if I have to.

All I care about is getting you two back.

All right, that's more like it.

So what are we doing today?

I got all the time in the world.

Yeah.

Didn't mean to speak to you about that.

Ah.

Didn't take you long to start throwing your weight about, did it?

It's school. You can't just walk out whenever you feel like it.

I didn't walk out.

I was thrown out.

You sure about that?

Well, it's the problem with all you boys in this family.

We're all such divas.

All right, facey.

Who's rattled your cage? Get off me.

16th of May, 1987.

Oh, my. That was like 100 years ago.

Cobb City took on the Mighty Spurs and walked away with the trophy.

What does that tell you, Bill?

Should have supported Bolton.

Never give up without a fight.

Riley, what are you doing?

Need to send a message to the group that I left the chat.

I thought we talked about this.

You've got me now.

They're my friends, Nathan.

You don't need them.

But the boiler room's thick.

What does that even mean?

It means we're a family.

We look out for each other.

Why, they looked out for you.

None of that matters now.

What have I told you? I didn't want you to see them.

You can't make me choose, Nathan.

Why not?

Because they'd win.

Every time.

You didn't see him with Stuart's face.

I've never seen him that angry before.

We should have known this would happen.

I didn't see you trying to stop him.

Like anyone listens to me.

Here we go.

I mean it.

You all go on about the boiler room six. Well, last time I counted, there were

seven of us.

Six now.

It's going to be five.

If we don't want it to go down to four, we need to do something.

I'm fast.

Do you lot ever stop arguing?

Billy boy.

Darcy boy.

Sorry to break up the bromance, but we've got an emergency here.

How did he get expelled?

I've just seen Khaled's parents by the gate.

His mum was crying.

I told her it was me.

You don't have to do that.

I hacked into Khaled's phone.

I threw out my stupid date. You didn't set up the profile.

You weren't the one chatting to her all the time.

Only because she's a total witch to him.

So what do we do?

We go and see Mr. Stewart. And say what?

Well, if we go down, we go down together.

With a boiler room six.

Seven.

Never give up without a fight.

Not a lot of time. Come on.

Why do we always have to run everywhere?

Hurry up.

Where is everyone?

Thanksgiving.

No wonder they didn't make it.

You only found a cabin?

No. So now what?

Why aren't you lot in here?

We've got somewhere we need to be, sir.

Oh, do you think I want to spend my last day of term listening to one of Polly's

flute recitals?

They're carrying it, sir. I don't care what it is.

Get inside.

I'm not going to tell you again.

The thing is, I'm not even meant to be here.

Like, in school, I mean. Just get inside, please.

Aren't you supposed to be the sensible one?

Not today, sir.

And finally, the Hazel O 'Connor Prize for Music goes to... Surprise, surprise,

Polly Sharp.

I'd like to thank my clarinet teacher, Miss Reese.

But most importantly, I'd like to thank my best friend, Summer.

She taught me to never be afraid to be my true self.

Where are you going?

I shouldn't be here.

Before we wrap up proceedings, I'd like to announce the winner of this year's

Headteacher's Prize.

This is awarded to a student who has shown great resolve in difficult

circumstances.

Someone who has captured the very essence of Phoenix Rise.

I'm delighted to announce the winner of this year's Headteacher's Prize is...

Billy Hopkins!

I choose its foundation.

Can I help you?

I just wanted to give you this.

What is it?

Just nothing.

Convince I'd never fit in. Not really wanted me to, but... Then I met this

of misfits.

They're people just like me.

Is there nothing we can do, mate?

I think I'm clearing up my locker.

But this is just temporary, right? You'll be back next term.

I'm not standing for this.

It's too late.

So I've already issued my exclusion note.

So what happens now?

I start at Brooklyn in September.

Those clowns. I'm so sorry, mate.

It's no one's fault.

I knew what I was doing.

Man, get over here.

I'm going to take over the world one day.

You know that, don't you?

And this jacket really is sick.

I'd never thought I'd fit in anywhere.

I don't know about you lot.

Bros.

Forever.

To this moon, I can't be much credit. Later.

What? There's no point in it going to waste.

You thought I was your best friend.

I meant everyone.

I'm sorry things didn't work out between us. I got nothing to be sorry about.

Maybe in another life.

Well, why not this one?

Goodbye, Billy.

Take good care of her.

Don't go jumping off any more buildings.

Bad news, I'm afraid.

What's happened?

The job in London has fallen through.

Some boring stuff about regional cutbacks.

Are you serious?

Looks like you're stuck at Phoenix Rise.

Are you okay with that?

Sure.

Go and be with your friends.

I'll make a start on the unpacking.

Look, Mum.

Can we have a girls' night?

Face mask.

Chocolate. That's being a wallflower.

I'd like that.

I'm staying.

Just be glad Polly isn't here. We'd still be mopping up the tears.

Polly!

Waiting for someone?

Aww.

Look.

She really thought her Disney princess was going to show up.

You think anyone in this school is going to be interested in a flute -playing

freak with pig -ugly shoes?

Why do you hate me so much?

Is it because we used to be best friends?

She's lying.

She came to all my birthday parties.

She even came with us to our caravan in Llandudno.

Don't listen to her. Is that what this is about?

You not wanting people to know you used to be a kind, thoughtful person.

Go home, babe. You're embarrassing yourself. It's who I feel sorry for.

I don't need your pity.

You're so worried about what everyone thinks of you.

You don't even know who you are anymore.

Well, to me, you'll always be that.

Sweet girl embraces with a One Direction lunchbox and matching scarf.

Holly?

Holly?

Miss Abel had this big blotchy face like a giant tomato and she wonders why she

can't find a voice.

I've been trying to talk to you all term, but you always seem so busy.

Oh, it's the lonely life, being the president.

I thought maybe you'd like to come into town tomorrow, grab a mochaccino?

I'd love to.

It's just that I've got a woodwind.

She'll be there.

Summer, this is Holly.

She's talked about you non -stop.

I wouldn't say that.

Tomorrow at 1?

By the Lady Godiva statue?

Great. See you there.

Papa!

This is the best thing ever!

Go party! Go party! Go party!

Hey, Mum.

Fair play to your sister.

Can I ask you something?

Fire away.

Out of all the kids in this school, why'd you give the prize to me?

Because I recognise potential when I see it.

The world is yours for the taking, Billy.

You just need to open up your eyes and see that for yourself.

Well, since we're giving out advice, you might want to cut down on

those stink bags, sir.

Is there any wonder I comfort eat with you lot on my case? Nah, you wouldn't

have it any other way.

Ready to kick some Brooklyn's butt or what?

Yep. Six weeks, Billy, and then it all starts again.

How do you mean?

You didn't think the project was over, did you?

A whole load of new intakes, all ready for you to take under your wing.

Is that a yes?

Billy Hopkins reporting for duty, sir.

I need that trolley in my life.

You didn't think we'd let you walk out of here on your own, did you?

Come on, get in.

He's waiting for ya!

You in?