1 00:00:02,040 --> 00:00:04,600 - The possibility of a merger with Havelock High is a threat. 2 00:00:04,600 --> 00:00:06,400 - How do you intend to stop it? - I don't know. 3 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:08,200 - It'll always be me and it'll always be you. 4 00:00:08,200 --> 00:00:10,760 - I don't want anything to do with either of you. 5 00:00:10,760 --> 00:00:12,880 - Who's that? - That's my husband. 6 00:00:12,880 --> 00:00:16,080 - Why didn't you tell me? - I'm sorry, I had no idea he was about to turn up. 7 00:00:16,080 --> 00:00:18,880 - Seriously, it's fine. You and I only went for a drink. 8 00:00:18,880 --> 00:00:20,560 - 'And I screwed up before.' 9 00:00:20,560 --> 00:00:23,480 Lost the best thing I had. Don't want to do that again. 10 00:00:23,480 --> 00:00:26,320 - Go easy on Sonya. She's not been well. Cancer. 11 00:00:26,320 --> 00:00:27,960 - I'm not ill. 12 00:00:27,960 --> 00:00:29,760 I ain't really got cancer. 13 00:00:29,760 --> 00:00:32,080 - Vaughan, the press want to talk to the head. 14 00:00:32,080 --> 00:00:34,400 We've got quite a situation developing. - I don't care. 15 00:00:34,400 --> 00:00:37,000 My family need me. They come first. 16 00:00:37,000 --> 00:00:39,800 - But you made a fool of me. 17 00:00:39,800 --> 00:00:43,280 Are you really such a sad, worthless loser? 18 00:01:09,400 --> 00:01:12,000 - KNOCKING ON DOOR 19 00:01:14,880 --> 00:01:18,920 THUNDER RUMBLES 20 00:01:18,920 --> 00:01:21,280 KNOCKING ON DOOR 21 00:01:39,120 --> 00:01:41,600 - Careful. It's important. 22 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:48,400 - KNOCKING ON DOOR 23 00:01:51,880 --> 00:01:54,320 - Why haven't you been answering your phone?! 24 00:01:55,360 --> 00:01:57,200 - I'm not coming in. - Oh, sorry, I missed that. 25 00:01:57,200 --> 00:02:00,000 For a second there, I thought you said you weren't coming in today. 26 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,440 - Yeah. - It's the public consultation - 27 00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:04,720 our last chance to persuade the parents, the public 28 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:08,320 and, therefore, the local council why the merger with Havelock shouldn't go ahead. 29 00:02:08,320 --> 00:02:09,960 And you are presenting our case. 30 00:02:09,960 --> 00:02:13,360 - Well, then, someone else will have to do it. - You're the headmaster. 31 00:02:13,360 --> 00:02:16,720 - I think I would more useful keeping out of the way. 32 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:19,400 I'm not the best advert for Waterloo Road at the moment. 33 00:02:19,400 --> 00:02:21,720 - So you're bailing out? You're going to roll over 34 00:02:21,720 --> 00:02:25,400 and let them take what we've been fighting for? - Looks like it. 35 00:02:25,400 --> 00:02:29,840 - I won't let you. - I'm finished, Christine. 36 00:02:29,840 --> 00:02:32,400 The school is finished, too. 37 00:02:32,400 --> 00:02:34,760 I've no fight left in me. 38 00:02:34,760 --> 00:02:38,160 Even if we persuaded the parents, 39 00:02:38,160 --> 00:02:40,520 since when do councils listen to them? 40 00:02:40,520 --> 00:02:43,640 - When elections loom, Vaughan, which they do at the moment. 41 00:02:43,640 --> 00:02:46,040 You said Waterloo Road would not close on your watch. 42 00:02:46,040 --> 00:02:49,520 - I've said a lot of things. Most of which turned out to be wrong. 43 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:54,000 I'm staying with Leo, he's my priority now. 44 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,760 - I get that, I do, 45 00:02:55,760 --> 00:02:58,760 and God knows I know what it's like to be dealing with a family crisis 46 00:02:58,760 --> 00:03:02,400 when you're running the school but... - Then you'll understand. 47 00:03:05,800 --> 00:03:08,320 - Justin, tell your dad he's making a big mistake. 48 00:03:08,320 --> 00:03:10,160 - Tried that, Miss. 49 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:11,800 You're wasting your time. 50 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:19,720 You know, Dad, I had you down as a lot of things, 51 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:21,320 never a quitter. 52 00:03:25,240 --> 00:03:28,280 - How's your neck? - Fine. Sofa was a little uncomfortable, 53 00:03:28,280 --> 00:03:29,560 not that I'm complaining. 54 00:03:29,560 --> 00:03:31,560 It was good of you to let me crash the night. 55 00:03:31,560 --> 00:03:33,560 - Well, it's no big deal. It was late. 56 00:03:33,560 --> 00:03:35,840 - I know, sorry, one too many glasses of wine. 57 00:03:35,840 --> 00:03:39,200 Forgot I was driving. Still, a bit like old times, wasn't it? 58 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:42,640 Chatting into the wee small hours, 59 00:03:42,640 --> 00:03:46,520 making plans, thinking about the future. 60 00:03:46,520 --> 00:03:48,320 - Rob, can you not? 61 00:03:48,320 --> 00:03:50,760 - Yeah, sorry. 62 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:52,000 Seriously, though, 63 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:54,600 when term ends maybe we should think about getting away. 64 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:56,760 Just the two of us. 65 00:03:56,760 --> 00:04:00,000 Somewhere nice. What do you think? 66 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:02,480 - I don't know, Rob, I can't think about that right now. 67 00:04:02,480 --> 00:04:05,920 - Course. - Erm, I think I've left my phone inside. 68 00:04:05,920 --> 00:04:07,320 - Good job I grabbed it. 69 00:04:08,960 --> 00:04:12,280 You were about to forget it. - (Thanks.) 70 00:04:12,280 --> 00:04:14,200 - Come on, let's take my car. 71 00:04:26,680 --> 00:04:30,120 - Here it is, the future. 72 00:04:30,120 --> 00:04:31,920 - Or so you hope. 73 00:04:31,920 --> 00:04:34,600 - No "hope" about it. Have you seen this? 74 00:04:36,200 --> 00:04:39,720 Waterloo Road just made our job today a whole lot easier. 75 00:04:39,720 --> 00:04:41,280 They're a laughing stock. 76 00:04:42,720 --> 00:04:46,960 - And I'm assuming that that perception won't be improved exactly by... 77 00:04:46,960 --> 00:04:51,600 this. "Waterloo Road. A vision of the future." 78 00:04:51,600 --> 00:04:53,560 - Fantasy, more like. 79 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:57,360 And how were Year Six intending to pay for any new development? 80 00:04:57,360 --> 00:04:59,720 - I think they were assuming that you and the council 81 00:04:59,720 --> 00:05:01,040 might give them some money. 82 00:05:01,040 --> 00:05:02,800 - Oh, dream on. 83 00:05:02,800 --> 00:05:05,240 Given the state of our finances, I don't think so. 84 00:05:05,240 --> 00:05:07,280 That's not even happening with Havelock. 85 00:05:07,280 --> 00:05:09,360 The only way this development can be funded 86 00:05:09,360 --> 00:05:13,040 is by demolishing Waterloo Road and selling the land it's built on. 87 00:05:13,040 --> 00:05:15,840 - Really? And that'll work, will it? 88 00:05:15,840 --> 00:05:19,000 - Of course. We've got a queue of property developers 89 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:20,480 itching to make offers. 90 00:05:20,480 --> 00:05:22,880 As soon as today's presentation's over and done with, 91 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:24,920 the feeding frenzy can begin. 92 00:05:24,920 --> 00:05:28,320 - And where exactly is my head of department's office, Selina? 93 00:05:28,320 --> 00:05:33,040 - Oh, I'm sure we'll find you a room with a view somewhere. 94 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:35,320 But I hope you're not going out with me 95 00:05:35,320 --> 00:05:37,520 just because of the job I've wangled for you. 96 00:05:37,520 --> 00:05:39,600 - Well, I hope you're not going out with me 97 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:43,000 just because it's useful to have a mole in the enemy camp. 98 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:45,320 - Oh, how could you think such a thing? 99 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:47,080 - Everyone's going to hate me. 100 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:50,440 - Look, you're going to have to face people eventually, 101 00:05:50,440 --> 00:05:53,800 may as well get it out of the way. Besides, we need you. 102 00:05:53,800 --> 00:05:55,680 - I can't face anyone. - Sure you can. 103 00:05:55,680 --> 00:05:58,920 Apologise to the staff, crack on. End of. 104 00:05:58,920 --> 00:06:00,600 - You know what? 105 00:06:00,600 --> 00:06:03,560 I ain't ever going to stand up in front of anyone ever again. 106 00:06:06,080 --> 00:06:09,520 And I can't bear the thought of seeing Lorna's husband. 107 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:13,240 Do you reckon he'll be in today? - Probably. 108 00:06:13,240 --> 00:06:14,840 Best just front it out. 109 00:06:18,840 --> 00:06:20,560 - Morning, girls! 110 00:06:25,560 --> 00:06:28,120 See, they hate me. 111 00:06:28,120 --> 00:06:31,160 - No, they don't. Just easy on the whole bright-and-breezy thing, 112 00:06:31,160 --> 00:06:34,680 you know? Take it down a notch or...ten. 113 00:06:34,680 --> 00:06:36,480 - Thanks, Guy. 114 00:06:36,480 --> 00:06:38,880 - School's not going to be the same, though, is it, 115 00:06:38,880 --> 00:06:40,600 if the merger goes ahead? 116 00:06:40,600 --> 00:06:43,040 Just saying, I'd rather things stayed the way they are, 117 00:06:43,040 --> 00:06:46,520 I've learnt loads from Waterloo Road. I'm happy here. 118 00:06:46,520 --> 00:06:49,000 - Forget that. Happy doesn't count, does it, Mum? 119 00:06:49,000 --> 00:06:51,360 - You can be happy at Havelock. 120 00:06:51,360 --> 00:06:54,520 It'll be much better for you - better facilities, 121 00:06:54,520 --> 00:06:57,120 better opportunities. Better staff. 122 00:06:57,120 --> 00:06:59,280 - See, what she really means by that is no losers... 123 00:06:59,280 --> 00:07:00,600 (like me.) 124 00:07:00,600 --> 00:07:03,800 - What I mean is, it's not up for discussion. 125 00:07:03,800 --> 00:07:06,320 I suspect the merger will happen whether you like it or not. 126 00:07:06,320 --> 00:07:09,680 - Why? I should have a say, shouldn't I? It's my life. 127 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:12,040 - See, that's where you're making your mistake. 128 00:07:12,040 --> 00:07:14,920 You're not entitled to an independent life of your own. No way. 129 00:07:14,920 --> 00:07:16,600 - Talking of independence, 130 00:07:16,600 --> 00:07:19,280 I take it you'll be going down with the sinking ship? 131 00:07:19,280 --> 00:07:21,840 - Absolutely. The band played on, remember? 132 00:07:25,560 --> 00:07:27,640 - I didn't know they were doing a model. 133 00:07:27,640 --> 00:07:29,680 It's well better than ours! 134 00:07:29,680 --> 00:07:31,760 - It's a bit flash, if you ask me. 135 00:07:33,080 --> 00:07:36,760 - I like it. Maybe the move's not so bad after all. 136 00:07:36,760 --> 00:07:40,440 Got to move with the times. Things change, don't they? 137 00:07:40,440 --> 00:07:43,280 - Yeah, but why? Why does anything have to change? 138 00:07:43,280 --> 00:07:47,120 I don't want Waterloo Road to close. - All right, calm down. 139 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:50,440 Nor do I, but...you've got to admit, it looks amazing. 140 00:07:50,440 --> 00:07:53,520 - Looks aren't everything - it's what's inside that matters. 141 00:07:53,520 --> 00:07:56,200 - What's inside looks pretty good, too. 142 00:07:56,200 --> 00:07:58,640 Point is, it's going to win the parents round, isn't it? 143 00:07:58,640 --> 00:08:00,000 - Not if I have my way, it won't. 144 00:08:09,560 --> 00:08:12,400 - Selina, Steph, I thought the new extension 145 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:14,320 was going to be called the Waterloo Wing? 146 00:08:14,320 --> 00:08:16,440 - We changed that, didn't you know? 147 00:08:16,440 --> 00:08:17,600 - Clearly not. 148 00:08:17,600 --> 00:08:19,720 - I trust everything will run smoothly today? 149 00:08:19,720 --> 00:08:23,160 None of us can afford another debacle like you had yesterday. 150 00:08:23,160 --> 00:08:25,240 A lot of important people are coming. 151 00:08:25,240 --> 00:08:27,280 - By which you mean parents? 152 00:08:27,280 --> 00:08:28,640 - Absolutely. 153 00:08:28,640 --> 00:08:30,720 That's the whole point of the meeting, isn't it, 154 00:08:30,720 --> 00:08:32,680 so the parents can have their say? 155 00:08:32,680 --> 00:08:35,760 - It's more to impress the council and the great and the good. 156 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:37,920 We want every one of them into the merger. 157 00:08:37,920 --> 00:08:39,520 - Assuming the merger goes ahead. 158 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:40,840 The fight isn't over yet. 159 00:08:40,840 --> 00:08:42,040 - Isn't a fight, is it? 160 00:08:42,040 --> 00:08:44,440 We all just want what's best for our children, don't we? 161 00:08:44,440 --> 00:08:46,040 - Of course, yes. 162 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:47,520 Is Vaughan in yet? 163 00:08:47,520 --> 00:08:49,120 I should probably have a word. 164 00:08:49,120 --> 00:08:51,200 - No, actually, Vaughan's not coming in today. 165 00:08:51,200 --> 00:08:52,320 Family matters... 166 00:08:52,320 --> 00:08:53,480 - Really? 167 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:55,680 So Waterloo Road's presentation isn't even 168 00:08:55,680 --> 00:08:57,800 going to be done by its headmaster? 169 00:08:57,800 --> 00:08:59,920 - I'm sure we'll cope. 170 00:08:59,920 --> 00:09:02,280 - Just out of curiosity, 171 00:09:02,280 --> 00:09:03,680 how? 172 00:09:03,680 --> 00:09:06,560 I mean, if Vaughan isn't here, who's going to stand in? 173 00:09:06,560 --> 00:09:08,480 You? Lorna? 174 00:09:08,480 --> 00:09:09,600 - Actually... 175 00:09:11,720 --> 00:09:15,080 Actually, we're handing the presentation over to the kids. 176 00:09:15,080 --> 00:09:16,320 - Brave, 177 00:09:16,320 --> 00:09:17,720 I'll give you that. 178 00:09:23,480 --> 00:09:26,120 - Olga, I've just been to see Vaughan, he says he's not coming in? 179 00:09:26,120 --> 00:09:28,800 - I know, I was there till the early hours trying to persuade him, 180 00:09:28,800 --> 00:09:30,760 but he's stubborn, my husband. 181 00:09:30,760 --> 00:09:32,200 - You can say that again. 182 00:09:32,200 --> 00:09:35,080 We'll have to try and cope without him, but everyone will expect him 183 00:09:35,080 --> 00:09:36,680 to be here, not least the kids. 184 00:09:39,560 --> 00:09:41,520 - You know, all we need is, like, 185 00:09:41,520 --> 00:09:43,320 fancy paths and people. 186 00:09:48,760 --> 00:09:50,280 - What are you doing? 187 00:09:50,280 --> 00:09:52,600 - I'm going to ring this architect who designed this 188 00:09:52,600 --> 00:09:54,440 and just ask if he's got anything left over. 189 00:09:54,440 --> 00:09:55,920 - You're not serious? 190 00:09:55,920 --> 00:09:58,400 - Erm, yeah. 191 00:10:04,160 --> 00:10:08,840 Yeah, can I ask about the models you design for projects? 192 00:10:08,840 --> 00:10:11,360 - He's not got a hope in hell. Are you going to tell him, or am I? 193 00:10:11,360 --> 00:10:12,880 - Don't burst his bubble just yet. 194 00:10:12,880 --> 00:10:14,560 Let him have his fun. 195 00:10:14,560 --> 00:10:16,600 - Yeah, but you did design the model 196 00:10:16,600 --> 00:10:18,480 for Havelock High's new build, didn't you? 197 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:22,000 I was wondering if you've got anything left over? 198 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,840 It doesn't have to look the same, just... 199 00:10:23,840 --> 00:10:25,080 Havelock High, yeah. 200 00:10:27,480 --> 00:10:29,080 Yeah, it's very important. 201 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:34,240 What? 202 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:35,800 Of course I'm not from the council. 203 00:10:35,800 --> 00:10:39,640 I'm not even bothered about that, I just need some help about... 204 00:10:39,640 --> 00:10:40,680 Hello? 205 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:45,680 They've just put the phone down on me. - Oh, you don't say(?) 206 00:10:45,680 --> 00:10:47,480 - What did they say? 207 00:10:47,480 --> 00:10:49,520 - Apparently they're not even on that job any more 208 00:10:49,520 --> 00:10:52,520 and they said the project shouldn't even go ahead. What's that about? 209 00:10:52,520 --> 00:10:54,840 - What's the model even doing here, then? 210 00:10:56,120 --> 00:10:57,360 - I don't know. 211 00:10:57,360 --> 00:10:59,120 - Look, what you tried to do, 212 00:10:59,120 --> 00:11:01,720 taking the blame for your brother, was really stupid, 213 00:11:01,720 --> 00:11:03,880 but really cool. 214 00:11:03,880 --> 00:11:05,600 Quite the hero, aren't you? 215 00:11:05,600 --> 00:11:06,880 - Not really. 216 00:11:06,880 --> 00:11:08,960 You'd have done the same. 217 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:11,400 Oh, I didn't get a chance, 218 00:11:11,400 --> 00:11:14,720 what with everything that was going on, to, erm... 219 00:11:14,720 --> 00:11:16,280 to say thanks. 220 00:11:16,280 --> 00:11:17,880 - For what? 221 00:11:17,880 --> 00:11:19,840 - Believing in me. 222 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:22,760 Everyone else had me hung, drawn and quartered, 223 00:11:22,760 --> 00:11:24,360 but not you. 224 00:11:24,360 --> 00:11:27,080 - No worries. I was just helping out a friend. 225 00:11:28,840 --> 00:11:30,680 - We used to be a bit more than friends. 226 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,320 Maybe we could be again? 227 00:11:34,680 --> 00:11:37,120 - Erm, I don't know... 228 00:11:37,120 --> 00:11:38,280 Maybe. 229 00:11:43,760 --> 00:11:47,320 I wonder what public humiliations lie in store for us today? 230 00:11:47,320 --> 00:11:50,160 - On the contrary, George, I think today could be our finest hour. 231 00:11:50,160 --> 00:11:52,480 - Well, I won't hold my breath in anticipation. 232 00:11:52,480 --> 00:11:54,200 - Then maybe you could hold your breath 233 00:11:54,200 --> 00:11:56,040 just long enough to pass out? 234 00:11:56,040 --> 00:11:57,080 - Lovely. 235 00:11:59,280 --> 00:12:00,640 - George. 236 00:12:00,640 --> 00:12:02,320 - Mr and Mrs Hutchinson. 237 00:12:02,320 --> 00:12:04,920 - Two ticks. I'll grab you a coffee. - Thanks. 238 00:12:04,920 --> 00:12:06,360 Aw, he's all over her. 239 00:12:06,360 --> 00:12:07,400 - Yeah, like a rash. 240 00:12:09,360 --> 00:12:11,640 How's it going? You OK? 241 00:12:11,640 --> 00:12:13,320 - Yeah, a bit tired. 242 00:12:13,320 --> 00:12:14,800 Up late talking. 243 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:16,440 Rob's on about going away. 244 00:12:16,440 --> 00:12:18,640 - That's the best idea he's had so far. 245 00:12:18,640 --> 00:12:21,560 He's welcome to go whenever he wants. - He means together. 246 00:12:21,560 --> 00:12:23,000 - I figured as much. 247 00:12:23,000 --> 00:12:24,760 Did you say yes? 248 00:12:24,760 --> 00:12:26,240 - Not yet. 249 00:12:26,240 --> 00:12:27,560 - Has he seen the papers? 250 00:12:27,560 --> 00:12:28,840 How'd he react to that? 251 00:12:28,840 --> 00:12:31,040 - Er, pretty well, considering. 252 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:32,280 Maybe he has changed. 253 00:12:35,680 --> 00:12:37,680 - What was that about? - Just work. 254 00:12:40,320 --> 00:12:43,040 - Slight problem with this afternoon. 255 00:12:43,040 --> 00:12:44,320 No Vaughan. 256 00:12:44,320 --> 00:12:46,280 - But he's taking the presentation? 257 00:12:46,280 --> 00:12:47,440 - Not any more. 258 00:12:47,440 --> 00:12:50,560 I...I thought maybe we could get the kids to do that. 259 00:12:50,560 --> 00:12:51,680 - Oh, good idea. 260 00:12:51,680 --> 00:12:53,400 - Lorna, you could introduce them, 261 00:12:53,400 --> 00:12:55,320 say a few words, handover? - Yeah. 262 00:12:55,320 --> 00:12:57,880 - No, I'm no good at all that standing on stage stuff. 263 00:12:57,880 --> 00:13:00,000 - I'll coach you, give you a few tips. 264 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,440 Piece of cake. 265 00:13:01,440 --> 00:13:02,920 - OK, thanks. 266 00:13:02,920 --> 00:13:05,800 Sonya, Mr Fitzgerald won't be coming in today. 267 00:13:05,800 --> 00:13:07,040 - Oh, right. 268 00:13:07,040 --> 00:13:08,640 It ain't because of me, is it? 269 00:13:08,640 --> 00:13:11,560 Cos I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am for what I've done. 270 00:13:11,560 --> 00:13:14,400 And it being splashed all over the papers... - Sonya, Sonya, stop it. 271 00:13:14,400 --> 00:13:16,880 There's absolutely no reason to apologise. 272 00:13:16,880 --> 00:13:19,080 It's all water under the bridge, isn't it? 273 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:20,240 Give me two minutes. 274 00:13:26,080 --> 00:13:27,360 Listen, 275 00:13:27,360 --> 00:13:29,600 we both made mistakes. 276 00:13:29,600 --> 00:13:32,640 What do you say we work together to put them behind us? 277 00:13:34,200 --> 00:13:35,680 - OK. 278 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:38,360 - And I can help you win everyone round, give you the right words 279 00:13:38,360 --> 00:13:40,360 at the right time, helping Lorna, too. 280 00:13:40,360 --> 00:13:42,080 You'd like that, right? 281 00:13:42,080 --> 00:13:43,240 - Yeah. 282 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:44,280 - Cool. 283 00:13:49,960 --> 00:13:52,080 - What are you reading there? 284 00:13:52,080 --> 00:13:55,520 - Mrs Mulgrew's asked me to host Waterloo Road's presentation. 285 00:13:55,520 --> 00:13:58,000 - You? Since when were you the Head Girl? 286 00:13:58,000 --> 00:14:00,120 - I'm just trying to help, unlike some. 287 00:14:01,320 --> 00:14:02,840 - All right, calm down. 288 00:14:02,840 --> 00:14:04,200 Who'd have thought? 289 00:14:04,200 --> 00:14:07,280 The great rebel Kenzie Calhoun representing the school. 290 00:14:07,280 --> 00:14:08,640 Oh, how the mighty have fallen. 291 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:10,200 - No, it's called growing up. 292 00:14:10,200 --> 00:14:11,640 Maybe you should try it? 293 00:14:11,640 --> 00:14:14,080 And, you know, at least I'm doing my bit. 294 00:14:14,080 --> 00:14:15,840 - It's just a school. 295 00:14:15,840 --> 00:14:17,000 It doesn't matter. 296 00:14:18,520 --> 00:14:20,840 - Havelock's got to be better than here anyway. 297 00:14:20,840 --> 00:14:22,600 - You know, I learnt to read and write here. 298 00:14:22,600 --> 00:14:24,080 This place has been good for me. 299 00:14:24,080 --> 00:14:26,560 - Yeah, well, not for me. Place sucks. 300 00:14:26,560 --> 00:14:28,520 - Look, what happened to you was really bad, 301 00:14:28,520 --> 00:14:30,400 but it wasn't the school's fault. 302 00:14:30,400 --> 00:14:32,040 It was Leo's. 303 00:14:32,040 --> 00:14:34,280 - You making that for me, eh? 304 00:14:34,280 --> 00:14:35,800 - What do you think? 305 00:14:43,040 --> 00:14:45,520 - There's plenty of reasons an architectural firm 306 00:14:45,520 --> 00:14:47,080 might drop out of a project. 307 00:14:47,080 --> 00:14:48,720 - They seemed well miffed about it. 308 00:14:48,720 --> 00:14:49,800 - It's probably nothing. 309 00:14:49,800 --> 00:14:51,440 - We're going to pipe up this afternoon 310 00:14:51,440 --> 00:14:53,720 and ask that council woman if anything's going on. 311 00:14:53,720 --> 00:14:55,880 - No. No, do not do that. 312 00:14:55,880 --> 00:14:58,640 We're trying to present the school positively this afternoon, 313 00:14:58,640 --> 00:15:00,600 nothing disruptive. 314 00:15:00,600 --> 00:15:02,640 How about I look into it for you? 315 00:15:02,640 --> 00:15:04,320 - Well, if that's all right, sir? 316 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:05,400 - OK, cool. 317 00:15:05,400 --> 00:15:08,480 Meanwhile, how about you lot get back to class, yeah? 318 00:15:11,320 --> 00:15:12,600 - You got a letter then? 319 00:15:12,600 --> 00:15:14,600 - Yes. 320 00:15:14,600 --> 00:15:16,800 - And what have Havelock offered you? 321 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:20,360 - Head of History. 322 00:15:20,360 --> 00:15:22,640 - Congratulations, Audrey! 323 00:15:22,640 --> 00:15:25,200 It's a good position and nothing more than you deserve. 324 00:15:25,200 --> 00:15:26,680 You should be delighted. 325 00:15:26,680 --> 00:15:28,200 - I suppose so, yes. 326 00:15:29,600 --> 00:15:31,040 Yourself? 327 00:15:31,040 --> 00:15:31,040 - SHE CHUCKLES 328 00:15:31,040 --> 00:15:33,800 - Well, let's put it this way, 329 00:15:33,800 --> 00:15:36,480 if you need a classroom assistant, 330 00:15:36,480 --> 00:15:37,600 let me know. 331 00:15:41,160 --> 00:15:44,000 - Vaughan, you should be at the presentation. 332 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:46,640 Waterloo Road needs you to be there, today of all days. 333 00:15:46,640 --> 00:15:48,080 I can stay with Leo. 334 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:49,240 - No, 335 00:15:49,240 --> 00:15:50,640 it's time I put the kids first. 336 00:15:50,640 --> 00:15:52,240 - By abandoning their school?! 337 00:15:52,240 --> 00:15:54,880 - I've been thinking about it all night. 338 00:15:54,880 --> 00:15:57,440 I'm going to give up teaching. 339 00:15:57,440 --> 00:16:00,360 - SHE SCOFFS 340 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:02,440 And do what exactly? 341 00:16:02,440 --> 00:16:05,400 No offence, but relinquishing the role of main provider 342 00:16:05,400 --> 00:16:08,360 may not be the best way of helping your family right now. 343 00:16:08,360 --> 00:16:10,480 Never had you down as a stay-at-home dad anyway. 344 00:16:10,480 --> 00:16:11,960 - Well, maybe that was the problem. 345 00:16:11,960 --> 00:16:13,640 - No, infidelity was the problem. 346 00:16:13,640 --> 00:16:16,080 - Olga, please, let's not go backwards. 347 00:16:16,080 --> 00:16:19,120 The point is, I want us to start again, the four of us. 348 00:16:19,120 --> 00:16:20,640 - Erm... 349 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:22,760 Well, I might have something to say about that. 350 00:16:22,760 --> 00:16:24,120 - I don't mean us as a couple. 351 00:16:24,120 --> 00:16:26,040 - Oh, well, thank you for clarifying. 352 00:16:26,040 --> 00:16:27,480 - I mean as a family unit. 353 00:16:27,480 --> 00:16:29,960 I just want to do what's best for us all, this time. 354 00:16:29,960 --> 00:16:31,920 - And we will. 355 00:16:31,920 --> 00:16:34,160 We're all responsible for what happened, 356 00:16:34,160 --> 00:16:35,240 including the boys. 357 00:16:35,240 --> 00:16:37,040 We are ALL at fault. 358 00:16:37,040 --> 00:16:38,720 - No, it was me. 359 00:16:40,040 --> 00:16:41,800 I got it wrong. 360 00:16:41,800 --> 00:16:43,320 - Listen to me, Vaughan Fitzgerald, 361 00:16:43,320 --> 00:16:45,920 you do not have the monopoly on guilt. 362 00:16:45,920 --> 00:16:48,600 In fact, in the queue marked Parental Shortcomings 363 00:16:48,600 --> 00:16:51,040 you can get your butt right in line behind mine. 364 00:16:53,360 --> 00:16:55,080 - What happened to us? 365 00:16:55,080 --> 00:16:56,800 What happened to this family? 366 00:16:56,800 --> 00:16:58,200 - I don't know. 367 00:17:00,320 --> 00:17:02,680 But there's no point wallowing. 368 00:17:02,680 --> 00:17:04,200 There is one thing I do know, 369 00:17:04,200 --> 00:17:06,800 that if we stick together, no matter what, 370 00:17:06,800 --> 00:17:08,240 we will get through this. 371 00:17:14,880 --> 00:17:15,920 - Hey. 372 00:17:15,920 --> 00:17:17,640 - So, it's not that you don't want to help, 373 00:17:17,640 --> 00:17:19,720 it's that you can't? Because...? 374 00:17:21,400 --> 00:17:23,520 No, OK. OK, thank you. 375 00:17:23,520 --> 00:17:25,320 Thank you for your time anyway. 376 00:17:26,960 --> 00:17:30,080 - What's going on? - Maybe something, maybe nothing. 377 00:17:31,880 --> 00:17:35,120 Have you had many dealings with the local council over the years? 378 00:17:35,120 --> 00:17:36,640 - We've had our moments. 379 00:17:36,640 --> 00:17:38,000 - What are they like? 380 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,080 - Don't ask. 381 00:17:42,320 --> 00:17:45,040 - Well, if it isn't our very own cancer survivor. 382 00:17:45,040 --> 00:17:48,320 What have you got lined up for us today? Amnesia? 383 00:17:48,320 --> 00:17:50,200 - Why don't you just wait and see, George? 384 00:17:50,200 --> 00:17:51,440 - I don't think I can do it... 385 00:17:51,440 --> 00:17:54,240 - Just breathe. Like I said, remember? 386 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:55,400 Take your time. 387 00:17:57,040 --> 00:17:58,200 - Erm... 388 00:17:59,400 --> 00:18:00,440 Hi, everyone. 389 00:18:02,120 --> 00:18:05,280 I just wanted to say how sorry I am for what's happened. 390 00:18:05,280 --> 00:18:08,440 I honestly never meant to tell so many lies. 391 00:18:09,920 --> 00:18:13,360 I know I've abused your trust 392 00:18:13,360 --> 00:18:15,040 and your support, 393 00:18:15,040 --> 00:18:17,200 and you've got every right to be cross with me. 394 00:18:19,840 --> 00:18:20,880 But I promise... 395 00:18:22,440 --> 00:18:24,640 ..I'm going to do everything in my power 396 00:18:24,640 --> 00:18:26,200 to regain your trust. 397 00:18:27,800 --> 00:18:30,720 And hopefully, in time... 398 00:18:32,240 --> 00:18:34,440 - HER VOICE BREAKS - ..you'll find it in your hearts 399 00:18:34,440 --> 00:18:35,720 to forgive me. 400 00:18:38,680 --> 00:18:40,480 - Aw, Sonya, man. 401 00:18:40,480 --> 00:18:41,800 We're not cross with you. 402 00:18:41,800 --> 00:18:43,920 We were just worried about you. 403 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:46,680 - We know your heart's in the right place. 404 00:18:46,680 --> 00:18:49,240 - Yes, where exactly is that? To the left of the tumour? 405 00:18:49,240 --> 00:18:50,880 Above it? Below? 406 00:18:50,880 --> 00:18:52,000 - What do you think? 407 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,000 - CRYING 408 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:54,480 - I'm so sorry, Christine. 409 00:18:54,480 --> 00:18:56,200 - I think he's coached her well. 410 00:18:58,040 --> 00:19:00,080 KNOCK ON DOOR 411 00:19:01,440 --> 00:19:03,400 - Top apology back there. 412 00:19:03,400 --> 00:19:04,680 - Thanks. 413 00:19:04,680 --> 00:19:06,680 - Standing up like that in front of all of us 414 00:19:06,680 --> 00:19:09,480 must have taken some courage, especially after yesterday. 415 00:19:09,480 --> 00:19:11,120 - I, erm... 416 00:19:11,120 --> 00:19:12,480 I guess so. 417 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:15,920 - Did Rob help you? 418 00:19:15,920 --> 00:19:17,240 - Um, yeah. - That was nice of him. 419 00:19:17,240 --> 00:19:19,880 I'd have thought he'd have the hump with you after yesterday? 420 00:19:19,880 --> 00:19:21,280 - Oh, he had the hump all right. 421 00:19:21,280 --> 00:19:23,000 Completely lost it with me. 422 00:19:23,000 --> 00:19:24,160 - When? 423 00:19:24,160 --> 00:19:25,760 - After the conference. 424 00:19:25,760 --> 00:19:28,200 He was pretty nasty, actually. 425 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:31,040 But I think he felt quite bad about it, 426 00:19:31,040 --> 00:19:34,640 so we decided to bury the hatchet, 427 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:36,440 let bygones be bygones... 428 00:19:36,440 --> 00:19:40,320 - HESITANTLY: - ..and turn some negatives into some positives. 429 00:19:40,320 --> 00:19:42,000 - So, you're mates now, are you? 430 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,840 - Well, yeah. 431 00:19:43,840 --> 00:19:45,440 He's apologised and everything. 432 00:19:45,440 --> 00:19:47,640 - And he's helped you get back in with us. 433 00:19:47,640 --> 00:19:49,360 - Fingers crossed. 434 00:19:49,360 --> 00:19:51,920 Hopefully everything's going to be cushty. 435 00:19:53,080 --> 00:19:54,240 - Right. 436 00:20:02,400 --> 00:20:04,240 - Sir. 437 00:20:04,240 --> 00:20:06,000 Do you have a minute? 438 00:20:07,120 --> 00:20:08,840 - Of course, of course. Come in. 439 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,360 You all right? 440 00:20:13,400 --> 00:20:14,640 - So-so. 441 00:20:16,120 --> 00:20:19,560 I just wanted to say...thank you, 442 00:20:19,560 --> 00:20:22,200 for everything, for being there for me. 443 00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:22,200 - HE SIGHS 444 00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:24,600 Well, I wasn't really. 445 00:20:25,720 --> 00:20:27,760 I didn't do an awful lot, to be honest. 446 00:20:27,760 --> 00:20:29,440 Certainly nothing to deserve this. 447 00:20:29,440 --> 00:20:31,160 - You did what you could. 448 00:20:31,160 --> 00:20:32,720 - Which was hardly anything. 449 00:20:34,360 --> 00:20:35,760 - Are you going to... 450 00:20:35,760 --> 00:20:37,960 - Oh, yes, thank you, sorry. 451 00:20:39,600 --> 00:20:41,480 It's very... - It's not much. 452 00:20:41,480 --> 00:20:43,040 - No, no. 453 00:20:44,400 --> 00:20:46,280 What is it? 454 00:20:46,280 --> 00:20:47,920 - It's a friendship bracelet. 455 00:20:47,920 --> 00:20:49,280 I made it. 456 00:20:49,280 --> 00:20:50,480 - Gosh. 457 00:20:52,280 --> 00:20:54,160 Do you make a lot of these? 458 00:20:54,160 --> 00:20:55,840 - It's my first. 459 00:20:59,040 --> 00:21:01,920 - In that case, I shall wear it forevermore. 460 00:21:06,520 --> 00:21:09,360 - Sir, do you believe in forgiving people? 461 00:21:12,040 --> 00:21:15,760 - Well, it's never been my strongest suit but, 462 00:21:15,760 --> 00:21:18,000 yeah, if you can. 463 00:21:19,480 --> 00:21:21,040 - Thanks. 464 00:21:26,240 --> 00:21:28,800 - KNOCK ON DOOR 465 00:21:30,040 --> 00:21:32,040 - Bonnie, what are you doing here? 466 00:21:32,040 --> 00:21:33,560 - Can I come in? 467 00:21:33,560 --> 00:21:36,560 - I don't think that's a good idea. Leo's here and... 468 00:21:36,560 --> 00:21:38,600 - It's Leo I've come to speak to. 469 00:21:48,320 --> 00:21:50,480 - Please, sit down. - No. I'm fine. 470 00:21:51,720 --> 00:21:54,640 - I've spoken with your parents and assured them and the police 471 00:21:54,640 --> 00:21:59,920 that we will cooperate fully. - It's OK. I've not come about any of that. 472 00:21:59,920 --> 00:22:03,200 I just have something I'd like to say to Leo. 473 00:22:11,520 --> 00:22:14,600 Leo, what you did to me, I'll never forget. 474 00:22:16,120 --> 00:22:17,800 But I will try and forgive. 475 00:22:19,200 --> 00:22:22,640 You humiliated me. But I know that it's you that needs help. 476 00:22:22,640 --> 00:22:26,000 - I never meant for it to get that far. 477 00:22:28,120 --> 00:22:29,880 It just happened. 478 00:22:29,880 --> 00:22:31,240 I wasn't thinking. 479 00:22:31,240 --> 00:22:34,040 - Yeah, well, it's you that needs to live with that now, not me. 480 00:22:34,040 --> 00:22:35,840 I just want you to know... 481 00:22:38,160 --> 00:22:39,960 ..that I won't be beaten by you. 482 00:22:39,960 --> 00:22:44,160 I won't let my time at Waterloo Road be defined by what you did to me. 483 00:22:45,240 --> 00:22:47,440 - I'm sorry. 484 00:22:47,440 --> 00:22:50,760 - I thought that a bit of a makeover was going to make me 485 00:22:50,760 --> 00:22:53,440 into a better person and it didn't. 486 00:22:53,440 --> 00:22:55,200 And I shouldn't have wanted it to. 487 00:22:56,640 --> 00:22:59,520 I've realised now that it's OK just to be me. 488 00:23:01,280 --> 00:23:02,640 I believe in myself. 489 00:23:08,480 --> 00:23:09,800 Thanks. 490 00:23:14,920 --> 00:23:18,000 - SCHOOL BELL RINGS 491 00:23:19,320 --> 00:23:21,840 - Where are you going? Sit down, I'll get your food. 492 00:23:27,840 --> 00:23:29,680 - Don't even get to choose your own lunch? 493 00:23:29,680 --> 00:23:31,800 - How do you mean? Rob's just grabbing something. 494 00:23:31,800 --> 00:23:35,000 - Does he go with you everywhere? He's like your bodyguard. 495 00:23:35,000 --> 00:23:37,240 - That's a bit harsh, isn't it? He is helping us out. 496 00:23:37,240 --> 00:23:38,960 - Yeah, about that. 497 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:43,800 You know how you said he was pretty relaxed about the papers? 498 00:23:43,800 --> 00:23:45,080 - Yeah. 499 00:23:45,080 --> 00:23:46,960 - According to Sonya, he wasn't last night. 500 00:23:46,960 --> 00:23:48,720 She says he completely lost it with her. 501 00:23:48,720 --> 00:23:50,120 Did he mention that to you? 502 00:23:50,120 --> 00:23:52,400 - No. But Rob and Sonya are fine. 503 00:23:52,400 --> 00:23:55,280 He spent half the morning building her up to apologise to everyone. 504 00:23:55,280 --> 00:23:56,800 - Maybe he felt bad? 505 00:23:56,800 --> 00:23:58,720 - What's your point? 506 00:23:58,720 --> 00:24:01,960 - He seems to be very good at getting people to do exactly what he wants. 507 00:24:01,960 --> 00:24:03,720 - He's a PR person. That's his job. 508 00:24:03,720 --> 00:24:04,920 - Just his job? 509 00:24:04,920 --> 00:24:06,680 - Marco. 510 00:24:06,680 --> 00:24:08,320 You joining us, mate? 511 00:24:08,320 --> 00:24:09,800 - No, I don't think so. 512 00:24:12,880 --> 00:24:14,240 - OK. 513 00:24:15,640 --> 00:24:17,240 That about work again? 514 00:24:17,240 --> 00:24:19,320 - Not exactly. 515 00:24:19,320 --> 00:24:22,960 Did you and Sonya have words after the press conference yesterday? 516 00:24:22,960 --> 00:24:24,800 - Er, Sonya? 517 00:24:24,800 --> 00:24:27,160 Erm, I might have mentioned something. 518 00:24:27,160 --> 00:24:29,600 Can't really remember. It was all a bit of a flurry. 519 00:24:29,600 --> 00:24:30,960 Why? 520 00:24:30,960 --> 00:24:32,720 - You didn't mention it, that's all. 521 00:24:32,720 --> 00:24:34,600 - Didn't think it was a big deal. 522 00:24:34,600 --> 00:24:38,240 Anyway...going away. 523 00:24:38,240 --> 00:24:39,960 What about Spain? 524 00:24:44,480 --> 00:24:45,960 - You OK? 525 00:24:45,960 --> 00:24:48,720 - I feel awful about Bonnie. 526 00:24:49,800 --> 00:24:52,800 - She's had her fight. Now you've got yours. 527 00:24:52,800 --> 00:24:56,040 And we'll do whatever it takes to work that out. 528 00:24:57,680 --> 00:25:01,920 - Dad, there is no point in you giving up your job 529 00:25:01,920 --> 00:25:05,320 and leaving the school when it needs you because of me, is there? 530 00:25:07,240 --> 00:25:10,280 I mean, I feel awful enough as it is. 531 00:25:15,520 --> 00:25:16,880 - You're doing great. 532 00:25:16,880 --> 00:25:19,040 - Understanding. 533 00:25:19,040 --> 00:25:22,720 Always making sure we listen to the needs of others. 534 00:25:22,720 --> 00:25:27,440 Safety. Ensuring our school protects its pupils. 535 00:25:27,440 --> 00:25:29,600 And, finally... 536 00:25:30,720 --> 00:25:34,320 ..trust. - Up like a turkey about to get roasted. 537 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:37,520 - Scott, just get out, moron! - What do you want? 538 00:25:37,520 --> 00:25:39,800 - Nothing. No trouble. 539 00:25:39,800 --> 00:25:42,080 I just came to say good luck. 540 00:25:42,080 --> 00:25:45,240 I'm not sticking around to watch you make a fool of yourself. 541 00:25:45,240 --> 00:25:48,080 So, see you later. 542 00:25:48,080 --> 00:25:50,240 - Thanks for the support, mate(!) 543 00:25:52,920 --> 00:25:56,800 Kenzie, no. Don't. Just leave it, please. - No. He needs to hear this. 544 00:25:56,800 --> 00:25:58,280 HE SIGHS 545 00:25:59,880 --> 00:26:01,920 What is your problem, Fairchild? 546 00:26:01,920 --> 00:26:06,080 - You! You're my problem! - Why? Why can't you just leave it out? 547 00:26:06,080 --> 00:26:07,760 Why do you have to spoil everything? 548 00:26:07,760 --> 00:26:10,080 - See this, this is better. This is more like it. 549 00:26:10,080 --> 00:26:11,760 - More like what? - You! 550 00:26:11,760 --> 00:26:14,000 I mean, what's all that in there? What's that about? 551 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:16,800 - It's called taking responsibility. - On whose terms? 552 00:26:16,800 --> 00:26:19,120 Sure, you want to save the school, that's fine. 553 00:26:19,120 --> 00:26:21,880 Just do it your way, not theirs. 554 00:26:21,880 --> 00:26:23,920 Mouth off like the gobby cow that you are. 555 00:26:23,920 --> 00:26:25,680 That would be 50 times more effective. 556 00:26:25,680 --> 00:26:28,000 - What's wrong in showing how far I've come? 557 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,480 - They're turning you into a robot. 558 00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:32,760 - No. They're turning me into someone with a future. Whereas you, 559 00:26:32,760 --> 00:26:34,800 you're just the same as you've always been. 560 00:26:34,800 --> 00:26:36,840 Kicking off against anyone and anything. 561 00:26:36,840 --> 00:26:39,040 This place gave me a chance, Scott, I want to save it. 562 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:42,000 If you can't be bothered, then do us a favour and get lost. 563 00:26:51,600 --> 00:26:52,800 - Marco. 564 00:26:52,800 --> 00:26:56,640 Sorry, mate, have you and I got off on the wrong foot or something? 565 00:26:56,640 --> 00:26:58,360 - How do you mean? 566 00:26:58,360 --> 00:27:00,160 - I don't know. I just get the impression 567 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:01,600 we haven't exactly hit it off. 568 00:27:01,600 --> 00:27:03,560 - Does it matter? Why do you care? 569 00:27:03,560 --> 00:27:05,920 - I just think it'd be nicer if we all got along. 570 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:07,840 - Why? Got something to hide? 571 00:27:07,840 --> 00:27:10,600 - No, mate, just being friendly, that's all. 572 00:27:10,600 --> 00:27:12,440 - So that's what this is about. 573 00:27:12,440 --> 00:27:14,520 Trying to get me on board now, are you? 574 00:27:14,520 --> 00:27:17,160 - Don't know what you mean. - Like you've done with all the others? 575 00:27:17,160 --> 00:27:21,200 - Wow! You really do have a problem, don't you? 576 00:27:21,200 --> 00:27:22,560 - With you? Yeah. 577 00:27:22,560 --> 00:27:24,760 I don't like you and I don't trust you. 578 00:27:24,760 --> 00:27:27,920 The Lorna I met was a feisty, independent woman with a gob on her. 579 00:27:27,920 --> 00:27:29,840 Now she's not even choosing her own lunch. 580 00:27:29,840 --> 00:27:32,720 - Oh, I'm sorry. You're just jealous, aren't you? 581 00:27:32,720 --> 00:27:36,040 - What? - Yeah, you're jealous because you've got the hots for my wife. 582 00:27:36,040 --> 00:27:38,000 - No, I don't think it is that. 583 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:41,560 - Mate, I get it, I really do, 584 00:27:41,560 --> 00:27:43,920 but I don't find you much of a threat either. - No? 585 00:27:43,920 --> 00:27:47,600 - So I'm not the problem, you're the problem. 586 00:27:47,600 --> 00:27:49,800 - Don't you dare...! - Admittedly, not much of one. 587 00:27:51,320 --> 00:27:52,960 - I'll have you any time you want. 588 00:27:52,960 --> 00:27:54,320 - All right, mate. 589 00:28:01,440 --> 00:28:05,040 - I think today is about a different kind of fight, don't you? 590 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:12,080 - Glad you came back. Saves me a job. 591 00:28:12,080 --> 00:28:13,520 - Oh, you'd have been fine. 592 00:28:13,520 --> 00:28:15,640 And getting the kids to do the presentation, 593 00:28:15,640 --> 00:28:16,920 much better idea. 594 00:28:16,920 --> 00:28:18,480 - Oh, it was nothing. 595 00:28:18,480 --> 00:28:20,720 - Hassan. Big day. 596 00:28:20,720 --> 00:28:22,640 Good to see you, welcome. 597 00:28:25,360 --> 00:28:27,520 - What persuaded you to change your mind? 598 00:28:27,520 --> 00:28:31,640 - A combination of the indomitable spirit of our pupils, 599 00:28:31,640 --> 00:28:33,000 and Leo. 600 00:28:34,480 --> 00:28:36,120 - Good for him. 601 00:28:36,120 --> 00:28:38,360 - Much better behaviour than some of our teachers. 602 00:28:38,360 --> 00:28:40,200 Everything OK on that score? 603 00:28:40,200 --> 00:28:41,960 - Nothing she can't handle, I'm sure. 604 00:28:41,960 --> 00:28:44,080 - Steph. Good to see you again. 605 00:28:44,080 --> 00:28:46,600 - And you. I gather it's been a testing time. 606 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:49,160 - It's always a testing time. I wouldn't have it any other way. 607 00:28:49,160 --> 00:28:51,680 The important thing is we are here to present our case. 608 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:53,520 - I look forward to hearing it. 609 00:28:54,680 --> 00:28:57,400 - Ah, Headmaster, decided to show your face. 610 00:28:57,400 --> 00:28:58,840 - I wouldn't miss it for the world. 611 00:28:58,840 --> 00:29:01,440 - What a shame. For you, I mean. 612 00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:03,760 - I'm sure the kids will do us proud. 613 00:29:03,760 --> 00:29:05,280 I'm sure the parents will see sense 614 00:29:05,280 --> 00:29:07,520 and the council will act accordingly, 615 00:29:07,520 --> 00:29:11,120 won't they, Selina? - Yeah, good luck with that. 616 00:29:14,160 --> 00:29:17,440 - Careful. The drinks might be spiked. 617 00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:19,760 - When exactly did you become so cynical, George? 618 00:29:21,000 --> 00:29:22,840 - Birth. 619 00:29:22,840 --> 00:29:26,000 - Sooner this place is put out of its misery, the better. 620 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,200 - Hmm. 621 00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:36,680 Hey, Mum. You know Selina Doodah from the council, right? 622 00:29:36,680 --> 00:29:39,160 - Yeah, pretty well, why? - Maybe you could ask her about 623 00:29:39,160 --> 00:29:42,040 the architects who made the model. - Yeah, they did a great job. 624 00:29:42,040 --> 00:29:44,400 - Clearly not that great. They got sacked for saying 625 00:29:44,400 --> 00:29:46,720 they didn't think the new build should go ahead. 626 00:29:46,720 --> 00:29:49,240 - Who told you that? - They did. 627 00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:51,480 The council put pressure on them not to talk. 628 00:29:51,480 --> 00:29:54,160 So I called the council and asked who the new architects are. 629 00:29:54,160 --> 00:29:56,200 - What's your point, Guy? 630 00:29:56,200 --> 00:29:59,760 - There are no new architects. No-one's been appointed. No-one. 631 00:30:00,960 --> 00:30:03,240 You might want to ask your friend why. 632 00:30:04,480 --> 00:30:06,400 It is Carrie's future after all. 633 00:30:09,880 --> 00:30:13,240 - Hey, Kenzie. - If you've come to wind me up, forget it. 634 00:30:13,240 --> 00:30:14,560 - No, I've not. 635 00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:18,480 I was thinking about what you said. 636 00:30:18,480 --> 00:30:22,560 Maybe you're right. Maybe it's time for me to do something. 637 00:30:23,560 --> 00:30:24,680 - Like what? 638 00:30:30,400 --> 00:30:32,200 - I liberated these from my dad. 639 00:30:32,200 --> 00:30:33,760 - What for? 640 00:30:33,760 --> 00:30:36,440 - Plan B. Direct action. 641 00:30:38,440 --> 00:30:41,280 I thought I could chain myself to that stupid model in there 642 00:30:41,280 --> 00:30:44,240 if your presentation doesn't... - How would that help? Idiot. 643 00:30:44,240 --> 00:30:47,160 - I thought you'd be pleased. - Not by that! 644 00:30:47,160 --> 00:30:49,800 Typical of you, it's a stupid idea. 645 00:30:51,760 --> 00:30:54,440 - Look, I am trying, you know. - Yeah, well, try harder! 646 00:30:59,960 --> 00:31:03,200 - Heya. - Where've you been all this time? - Getting changed, 647 00:31:03,200 --> 00:31:06,280 grabbing some things. - Grabbing some things? What for? 648 00:31:06,280 --> 00:31:09,560 - It's a surprise. Anyway, it's a shame you're not taking 649 00:31:09,560 --> 00:31:11,120 the lead now Vaughan's back. 650 00:31:11,120 --> 00:31:13,000 You would have been great. 651 00:31:13,000 --> 00:31:14,800 Anyway, going to work the room. - OK. 652 00:31:20,600 --> 00:31:22,520 - Peace offering? 653 00:31:22,520 --> 00:31:24,760 - So did Vaughan read you the riot act? 654 00:31:24,760 --> 00:31:26,280 - Oh, yeah. You bet. 655 00:31:26,280 --> 00:31:28,480 - Care to explain? 656 00:31:28,480 --> 00:31:32,120 - There's no point. You're not going to listen and so it doesn't matter. 657 00:31:32,120 --> 00:31:34,560 - You nearly decked my husband, of course it matters. 658 00:31:34,560 --> 00:31:36,880 - Husband now, is it? He was more of an ex yesterday. 659 00:31:38,120 --> 00:31:40,760 - Rob said you were gunning for a fight. Is that true? 660 00:31:40,760 --> 00:31:44,080 - We had a difference of opinion and I lost the plot 661 00:31:44,080 --> 00:31:47,040 which seems to mean I lost the argument as well. 662 00:31:47,040 --> 00:31:50,280 He knew exactly what he was doing, playing me like that. 663 00:31:51,800 --> 00:31:53,560 Is that what he used to do with you? 664 00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:58,280 - He was burnt out and frustrated with work and... 665 00:31:59,960 --> 00:32:02,440 Yeah, he took it out on me. - How? 666 00:32:02,440 --> 00:32:05,760 - Doing me down mostly. 667 00:32:05,760 --> 00:32:06,840 Controlling me. 668 00:32:06,840 --> 00:32:09,720 - Controlling you? That's changed, has it? 669 00:32:09,720 --> 00:32:11,280 - He says it has. 670 00:32:11,280 --> 00:32:15,480 - I ask because, from where I'm standing, he's controlling everyone 671 00:32:15,480 --> 00:32:17,080 and most of all, you. 672 00:32:17,080 --> 00:32:18,440 Lorna... 673 00:32:20,560 --> 00:32:22,040 Lorna, I think you're brilliant. 674 00:32:22,040 --> 00:32:24,000 And maybe he's right, maybe I am jealous. 675 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:27,400 But, please, take me out of the equation, 676 00:32:27,400 --> 00:32:29,840 and don't let him go back to controlling you. 677 00:32:56,920 --> 00:32:59,480 - Marco, can I have a word, please, mate? 678 00:33:06,120 --> 00:33:08,040 You think you know her, don't you? 679 00:33:08,040 --> 00:33:09,960 Little Miss Sweet-and-innocent. 680 00:33:09,960 --> 00:33:12,160 But you don't. She's trouble. 681 00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:37,320 - What are you doing? 682 00:33:37,320 --> 00:33:40,480 - Me? Nothing. 683 00:33:41,840 --> 00:33:44,600 - What are you doing? Get off me! 684 00:33:53,920 --> 00:33:55,880 Help! 685 00:33:55,880 --> 00:33:59,360 SHE BANGS ON DOOR 686 00:33:59,360 --> 00:34:01,120 < Hey! 687 00:34:01,120 --> 00:34:03,160 < Help! 688 00:34:06,120 --> 00:34:08,040 'Sonya, have you got a minute?' 689 00:34:09,120 --> 00:34:12,120 I just wanted to say sorry if Rob was hard on you yesterday. 690 00:34:12,120 --> 00:34:14,160 He said he had words with you 691 00:34:14,160 --> 00:34:15,760 and he felt bad about it. 692 00:34:15,760 --> 00:34:20,800 - Did he? Oh, good. Cos he was a bit out of order. 693 00:34:20,800 --> 00:34:25,200 I mean, I know I was in the wrong but he was pretty horrible to me. 694 00:34:25,200 --> 00:34:27,440 He...he just sort of flipped. 695 00:34:28,560 --> 00:34:30,920 - Just, the two of you seemed fine this morning. 696 00:34:30,920 --> 00:34:37,080 - Yeah, well, he said sorry and said he'd help me apologise to everyone. 697 00:34:37,080 --> 00:34:38,760 - And you let him? 698 00:34:38,760 --> 00:34:42,240 - Yeah, it worked a treat, thank goodness. 699 00:34:42,240 --> 00:34:45,800 So, me and him, we're completely fine now. 700 00:34:49,680 --> 00:34:52,960 - Awkward question looming at one o'clock. 701 00:34:52,960 --> 00:34:57,240 - Steph. Hi. Lovely to see you. - You, too. Can I just ask, 702 00:34:57,240 --> 00:34:59,960 is there currently no architect attached to the project? 703 00:34:59,960 --> 00:35:02,560 - We're currently considering a number of firms 704 00:35:02,560 --> 00:35:04,360 to see which one's the best fit. 705 00:35:04,360 --> 00:35:06,560 - What was the problem with the last one? 706 00:35:06,560 --> 00:35:07,960 - Nothing to worry about. 707 00:35:07,960 --> 00:35:09,720 Now, really, we should get started. 708 00:35:09,720 --> 00:35:12,280 - Selina, you know I've wanted my daughter to go to Havelock 709 00:35:12,280 --> 00:35:15,000 all along. Which is why I volunteered to help you promote it. 710 00:35:15,000 --> 00:35:17,320 - And a fantastic job you've done. 711 00:35:17,320 --> 00:35:20,520 You should think about standing for a place on the Council. 712 00:35:20,520 --> 00:35:22,240 I could put in a word. 713 00:35:22,240 --> 00:35:25,680 - I'd like that. But my daughter's education comes first. 714 00:35:25,680 --> 00:35:28,960 - To which end, I'd better start my presentation. 715 00:35:31,040 --> 00:35:36,280 - Er, good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to Waterloo Road. 716 00:35:36,280 --> 00:35:39,480 Here to explain the potential positives of a merger with 717 00:35:39,480 --> 00:35:42,520 Havelock High, will you please welcome Selina Wilson. 718 00:35:42,520 --> 00:35:43,920 - SMATTERING OF APPLAUSE 719 00:35:43,920 --> 00:35:46,000 THEY BOO 720 00:35:52,560 --> 00:35:57,000 Sir? Oh, you've got to be kidding me. 721 00:35:57,000 --> 00:36:00,320 Help! Hello! 722 00:36:00,320 --> 00:36:02,160 Hello! 723 00:36:21,800 --> 00:36:23,200 Oh, don't do that. 724 00:36:24,680 --> 00:36:27,040 - So, a merger makes organisational sense, 725 00:36:27,040 --> 00:36:29,800 in terms of economy and efficiency. 726 00:36:31,480 --> 00:36:36,000 But much more importantly than that, it makes educational sense. 727 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:39,320 Improved facilities, higher standards, 728 00:36:39,320 --> 00:36:41,400 better results for your children. 729 00:36:41,400 --> 00:36:43,200 Thank you. 730 00:36:45,560 --> 00:36:47,480 - She's slick, I'll give her that. 731 00:36:47,480 --> 00:36:51,120 - That's one name for her. Kenzie can match her, though. 732 00:36:51,120 --> 00:36:54,720 Actually, where is she? She should be here by now. 733 00:36:54,720 --> 00:36:59,480 - Any questions? - Presumably the new build won't be finished 734 00:36:59,480 --> 00:37:01,960 by the beginning of next term. 735 00:37:01,960 --> 00:37:05,600 So what will there be in the meantime? - Portacabins. 736 00:37:05,600 --> 00:37:08,080 A temporary measure, obviously. 737 00:37:11,800 --> 00:37:13,880 - WOMAN ASKS SELINA QUESTION 738 00:37:13,880 --> 00:37:16,080 What did Selina say about the architects? 739 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:18,000 - She said it was all in hand. 740 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,720 - And you believed her? 741 00:37:19,720 --> 00:37:22,200 Mum, you and me are never going to agree on this stuff 742 00:37:22,200 --> 00:37:24,920 but, please, for Carrie's sake, not mine. 743 00:37:27,160 --> 00:37:30,480 - Can you reassure all of us parents that there is absolutely 744 00:37:30,480 --> 00:37:33,200 nothing wrong with the proposed new build? 745 00:37:33,200 --> 00:37:35,160 - Of course. It's all on track. 746 00:37:35,160 --> 00:37:37,360 - So why are there no architects on board? 747 00:37:37,360 --> 00:37:41,360 And why did the previous ones part company with the project? 748 00:37:41,360 --> 00:37:45,320 - We didn't think that they were up to it. So we are in the process 749 00:37:45,320 --> 00:37:47,320 of changing. It's all in hand. 750 00:37:47,320 --> 00:37:51,200 - But you said... - Thank you and I'll hand you over to Waterloo Road. 751 00:37:51,200 --> 00:37:55,760 - CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 752 00:38:05,480 --> 00:38:07,640 - Thank you, Selina. 753 00:38:07,640 --> 00:38:11,480 To make Waterloo Road's presentation we thought it only fitting 754 00:38:11,480 --> 00:38:13,240 to turn to a pupil. 755 00:38:13,240 --> 00:38:17,560 A pupil who has benefitted enormously from her time here. 756 00:38:17,560 --> 00:38:20,040 Please welcome Kenzie Calhoun... 757 00:38:20,040 --> 00:38:23,480 - APPLAUSE 758 00:38:27,240 --> 00:38:29,640 APPLAUSE DIES 759 00:38:29,640 --> 00:38:32,360 - ..who will be with us shortly. 760 00:38:39,680 --> 00:38:41,120 - Kenzie? 761 00:38:58,840 --> 00:39:00,280 What's going on? 762 00:39:00,280 --> 00:39:03,320 - I told you, it was... Well, it was meant to be a surprise. 763 00:39:03,320 --> 00:39:05,400 - What is all my stuff doing in your car? 764 00:39:05,400 --> 00:39:06,640 How did you get it? 765 00:39:06,640 --> 00:39:07,880 - I borrowed your keys. 766 00:39:07,880 --> 00:39:10,040 Like I said, I thought we could go away. 767 00:39:10,040 --> 00:39:11,400 - How dare you? 768 00:39:11,400 --> 00:39:14,560 You had no right to take MY keys and go into MY flat. 769 00:39:14,560 --> 00:39:17,760 - I was thinking maybe France instead of Spain. I've booked tickets. 770 00:39:17,760 --> 00:39:23,120 - You've what? You have no right to do this. Any of it! 771 00:39:23,120 --> 00:39:26,480 You've played Sonya, haven't you, to cover up the real you? 772 00:39:27,520 --> 00:39:29,840 Is that what you've always done with me? - Babe, come on. 773 00:39:29,840 --> 00:39:32,360 - You don't even want to save Waterloo Road, do you? 774 00:39:32,360 --> 00:39:33,720 You don't care. 775 00:39:33,720 --> 00:39:36,200 You just want it to be over with so you can get me back. 776 00:39:36,200 --> 00:39:37,960 I can't believe I've been so stupid! 777 00:39:37,960 --> 00:39:39,960 Marco saw through it straight away. 778 00:39:39,960 --> 00:39:41,920 - Wait a minute, saw through what? 779 00:39:41,920 --> 00:39:45,360 - You. How I've let you just come back in and take over. 780 00:39:45,360 --> 00:39:47,760 This is what I ran away from, this is why I ran away, 781 00:39:47,760 --> 00:39:49,720 and this is why I didn't talk to you about it 782 00:39:49,720 --> 00:39:52,000 because I know you'd convince me otherwise! 783 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,880 - Oi, oi. You're not thinking straight, OK? 784 00:39:55,040 --> 00:39:59,000 - I can't believe I fell for it again. I'm so blind. 785 00:40:00,720 --> 00:40:03,240 - Blind. Stupid. 786 00:40:03,240 --> 00:40:04,880 Same thing really. 787 00:40:06,160 --> 00:40:08,280 How you made Deputy Head, I will never know. 788 00:40:09,320 --> 00:40:10,720 I mean, honestly, 789 00:40:10,720 --> 00:40:13,040 not exactly done much for this dump, have you? 790 00:40:15,040 --> 00:40:17,560 Oh, don't give me that little girl lost look. 791 00:40:17,560 --> 00:40:19,000 See? 792 00:40:20,160 --> 00:40:22,600 Nothing's changed at all, has it? - Yeah, it has. 793 00:40:24,680 --> 00:40:28,480 - Oi, what are you going to do? Run away again? I don't think so! 794 00:40:28,480 --> 00:40:31,400 - Rob! - You're going nowhere. - Get off me! - Come on! 795 00:40:31,400 --> 00:40:33,440 - Rob! Don't touch me! Rob! 796 00:40:34,440 --> 00:40:35,920 - She was right here. 797 00:40:35,920 --> 00:40:37,880 - Well, where'd she go? - Kenzie! 798 00:40:38,800 --> 00:40:41,600 - I don't know, she ran off. We had words. 799 00:40:41,600 --> 00:40:42,880 - Nice one(!) 800 00:40:42,880 --> 00:40:44,360 I'm going this way. 801 00:40:45,920 --> 00:40:48,320 - 'It has not been possible to connect your call.' 802 00:41:01,320 --> 00:41:02,960 - Kenzie! 803 00:41:11,320 --> 00:41:12,720 Kenzie? 804 00:41:15,080 --> 00:41:16,720 - FAINT BANGING 805 00:41:16,720 --> 00:41:18,640 Hey! > 806 00:41:18,640 --> 00:41:20,480 Help! > 807 00:41:22,440 --> 00:41:23,920 - Kenzie?! 808 00:41:23,920 --> 00:41:25,600 - Help! > 809 00:41:32,160 --> 00:41:33,960 Get an ambulance. 810 00:41:43,240 --> 00:41:47,000 - Bad time for one of your pupils to play truant, isn't it? 811 00:41:47,000 --> 00:41:49,000 - MURMURS OF AGREEMENT 812 00:41:51,560 --> 00:41:53,200 - Perhaps. 813 00:41:53,200 --> 00:41:57,400 But then again Waterloo Road has never been about sleek presentation 814 00:41:57,400 --> 00:42:00,760 any more than it's been about statistics or exams. 815 00:42:00,760 --> 00:42:06,800 Waterloo Road is about energy, and imagination 816 00:42:06,800 --> 00:42:08,960 and, above all, heart. 817 00:42:11,960 --> 00:42:13,120 - Hear, hear! 818 00:42:14,600 --> 00:42:18,400 - Get in the car. - Stop! It's over! - Yeah, right. 819 00:42:18,400 --> 00:42:20,800 - Yes. I'm not running this time. I don't have to. 820 00:42:20,800 --> 00:42:23,000 - I'm here because of you because I want to be with you! 821 00:42:23,000 --> 00:42:24,400 - You want to control me 822 00:42:24,400 --> 00:42:26,520 but you've got no power over me any more! 823 00:42:26,520 --> 00:42:29,080 You may not have changed but I have. 824 00:42:29,080 --> 00:42:31,160 What are you going to do? Get angry? Lose it? 825 00:42:31,160 --> 00:42:34,000 I don't care. You won't win. We're finished. 826 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,120 Once and for all. 827 00:42:35,120 --> 00:42:38,040 - Hell we are. Get in that car. - It's too late. It's over. 828 00:42:40,760 --> 00:42:42,360 What have you done? 829 00:42:42,360 --> 00:42:46,080 - At the beginning of this term, I instigated the Second Chances... 830 00:42:46,080 --> 00:42:48,520 - It's meant to be Kenzie up there, right? 831 00:42:48,520 --> 00:42:51,200 - ..taking on pupils no-one else wanted. A range of pupils 832 00:42:51,200 --> 00:42:54,760 that presented a very great challenge to us at this school... 833 00:42:54,760 --> 00:42:56,560 - Pupils like me. 834 00:42:58,360 --> 00:43:00,960 May I? - What are you going to do? 835 00:43:00,960 --> 00:43:03,680 - I'm one of your second chances. Was it worth it? 836 00:43:03,680 --> 00:43:05,240 Because now's the time to find out. 837 00:43:05,240 --> 00:43:07,240 - Be my guest. 838 00:43:13,280 --> 00:43:14,840 - Lock the doors. 839 00:43:21,440 --> 00:43:24,080 - No, sorry, you can't use this one. 840 00:43:25,440 --> 00:43:27,400 - Just two minutes. Take your seats. 841 00:43:29,000 --> 00:43:32,440 - Hey, hey, where do you all think you're going? 842 00:43:32,440 --> 00:43:35,960 We aren't finished with you yet. In fact, we haven't even started, 843 00:43:35,960 --> 00:43:37,600 so you might as well all sit down. 844 00:43:37,600 --> 00:43:40,040 - You can't lock us in against our will. 845 00:43:40,040 --> 00:43:43,680 - Do you want to bet? - Vaughan, what is this? 846 00:43:43,680 --> 00:43:46,840 - Um, this? 847 00:43:46,840 --> 00:43:49,160 This is Waterloo Road. 848 00:43:49,160 --> 00:43:50,960 - CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 849 00:43:56,400 --> 00:43:59,640 - Full of stroppy kids like me 850 00:43:59,640 --> 00:44:03,840 who aren't afraid to kick off when we don't get what we want. 851 00:44:04,800 --> 00:44:07,840 Rightly, or wrongly. 852 00:44:09,560 --> 00:44:12,800 Truth is, sometimes, not giving up is all you've got 853 00:44:12,800 --> 00:44:14,880 and others got to hear that. 854 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:19,640 - So you were right about Rob. He's definitely an ex. 855 00:44:19,640 --> 00:44:21,920 - I don't really care about this place. 856 00:44:23,760 --> 00:44:26,640 But Kenzie, she does. 857 00:44:28,360 --> 00:44:32,440 And she irritates the hell out of me sometimes. 858 00:44:33,800 --> 00:44:35,120 But... 859 00:44:36,320 --> 00:44:39,560 Well, she's my touchstone. 860 00:44:44,720 --> 00:44:50,320 This was meant to be her, up here, to tell you what we're all about. 861 00:44:50,320 --> 00:44:53,320 And to show you how far she's come, and that. 862 00:44:55,320 --> 00:44:57,960 But this is your chance... 863 00:44:57,960 --> 00:45:00,880 your chance to tell this lot exactly what we're about. 864 00:45:04,000 --> 00:45:08,320 Not with fancy PowerPoints or speeches. 865 00:45:08,320 --> 00:45:10,000 But what's in here. 866 00:45:11,440 --> 00:45:15,000 So c'mon, guys, let's hear it. 867 00:45:29,120 --> 00:45:33,640 - Waterloo Road took us in when we had nothing and no-one. 868 00:45:36,960 --> 00:45:39,040 - They've been amazing. 869 00:45:39,040 --> 00:45:42,880 We'd be on the streets or locked up if the school hadn't have done that. 870 00:45:44,240 --> 00:45:46,480 - This place is my home. 871 00:45:46,480 --> 00:45:49,400 It always has been. And it always will be. 872 00:45:50,640 --> 00:45:54,240 - The truth is I don't know where I'd be if it wasn't for this place. 873 00:45:54,240 --> 00:45:56,320 I didn't have the best start. 874 00:45:58,560 --> 00:46:01,120 And then, when my mum died, I thought that was it. 875 00:46:03,600 --> 00:46:06,640 But Waterloo Road was here to pick up the pieces and turn my life around. 876 00:46:06,640 --> 00:46:09,760 And now everything's great. 877 00:46:12,000 --> 00:46:15,000 - It's not just about education. 878 00:46:15,000 --> 00:46:17,200 It's about the people you meet. 879 00:46:17,200 --> 00:46:20,400 And the friends you make for life. 880 00:46:26,240 --> 00:46:28,320 - I took a few wrong turns as well. 881 00:46:28,320 --> 00:46:30,920 Did some pretty stupid things. 882 00:46:30,920 --> 00:46:34,360 But they didn't turn their back. 883 00:46:34,360 --> 00:46:35,680 They got me help. 884 00:46:37,280 --> 00:46:40,120 And now things are much, much better. 885 00:46:41,400 --> 00:46:43,600 - Waterloo Road has helped me 886 00:46:43,600 --> 00:46:47,720 understand what being a part of a family really means. 887 00:46:47,720 --> 00:46:48,960 Cheers, Dad. 888 00:46:50,680 --> 00:46:52,560 - I was really badly bullied. 889 00:46:52,560 --> 00:46:56,320 But people here rallied round to help me. 890 00:46:56,320 --> 00:46:59,600 And it made the difference. So I don't blame the school. 891 00:47:01,080 --> 00:47:02,920 Or the person who did it to me. 892 00:47:02,920 --> 00:47:05,840 I'm a much better person now and that's thanks to Waterloo Road. 893 00:47:08,760 --> 00:47:12,240 - It's not just about bricks, it's not about models 894 00:47:12,240 --> 00:47:14,440 and fancy presentation. 895 00:47:14,440 --> 00:47:18,320 Ultimately, it's a lot simpler than that. It's about... 896 00:47:20,920 --> 00:47:22,360 ..trust. 897 00:47:26,640 --> 00:47:30,240 We trust each other, we trust this school. 898 00:47:32,160 --> 00:47:33,560 We don't trust you. 899 00:47:36,240 --> 00:47:38,520 - Well, I've just about had enough of this. 900 00:47:38,520 --> 00:47:41,400 Either you let us out or we call the police. 901 00:47:43,840 --> 00:47:45,360 - I think you've made your point, 902 00:47:45,360 --> 00:47:47,440 everyone, but it's time to let the people out. 903 00:47:47,440 --> 00:47:49,560 - The sooner this merger goes ahead the better. 904 00:47:49,560 --> 00:47:52,200 - Couldn't agree more. This lot have convinced nobody. 905 00:47:52,200 --> 00:47:53,720 Doesn't make any difference. 906 00:47:53,720 --> 00:47:56,280 - KIDS CHANT: - Save our school! Save our school! 907 00:47:56,280 --> 00:47:58,600 - That's right, Audrey, you give them hell. 908 00:47:58,600 --> 00:48:00,640 - I'll do no such thing. 909 00:48:00,640 --> 00:48:02,400 I'm joining them. 910 00:48:02,400 --> 00:48:06,640 It's like 1968 all over again. Save our school! 911 00:48:06,640 --> 00:48:10,200 - ALL: - Save our school! Save our school! 912 00:48:10,200 --> 00:48:13,480 Save our school! Save our school! 913 00:48:13,480 --> 00:48:18,480 Save our school! Save our school! Save our school! 914 00:48:18,480 --> 00:48:21,720 Save our school! Save our school! 915 00:48:29,880 --> 00:48:31,440 - SHE SIGHS 916 00:48:31,440 --> 00:48:33,000 - What's happening back there? 917 00:48:33,000 --> 00:48:37,960 - Police. Ambulances. Paramedics. You know, average day at Waterloo Road. 918 00:48:37,960 --> 00:48:40,320 I wouldn't worry about it. It'll be history soon. 919 00:48:40,320 --> 00:48:42,200 - You were great inside. 920 00:48:42,200 --> 00:48:45,520 Although I don't think you're about to win any popularity contests. 921 00:48:45,520 --> 00:48:47,760 - Yes, well, nothing unusual there. 922 00:48:47,760 --> 00:48:51,760 Hard to imagine, I know, but I was never overly popular at school. 923 00:48:51,760 --> 00:48:55,560 Generally survived by heckling from the sidelines. 924 00:48:55,560 --> 00:48:58,200 I'm always more comfortable on the outside, 925 00:48:58,200 --> 00:48:59,720 like the pith of an orange. 926 00:48:59,720 --> 00:49:01,480 - Well, you're mine now. 927 00:49:02,760 --> 00:49:06,000 - Although the real irony is 928 00:49:06,000 --> 00:49:09,080 that there is something wrong with the new build, isn't there? 929 00:49:09,080 --> 00:49:12,600 I mean, don't get me wrong. I don't care. 930 00:49:12,600 --> 00:49:16,160 But you were saying the other day that the Council was in debt. 931 00:49:16,160 --> 00:49:19,520 Presumably, that's why you're having to sell Waterloo Road? 932 00:49:19,520 --> 00:49:23,960 - Well, George, seeing as I can trust you, yes. 933 00:49:23,960 --> 00:49:27,400 The sooner the better. - Why the rush? 934 00:49:27,400 --> 00:49:29,880 - The land at Havelock is sinking. 935 00:49:29,880 --> 00:49:33,040 And there's no way the new wing can be built on it. 936 00:49:33,040 --> 00:49:36,920 Portacabins are fine but they'll be there for years. Put simply, 937 00:49:36,920 --> 00:49:39,760 we have to sell this place because we need the money. 938 00:49:39,760 --> 00:49:42,960 - And before anyone realises the new build will never happen. - Exactly. 939 00:49:42,960 --> 00:49:47,160 We sort our finances, and then, and only then, 940 00:49:47,160 --> 00:49:49,560 questions will be raised about the land, 941 00:49:49,560 --> 00:49:51,280 decisions will be reversed. 942 00:49:51,280 --> 00:49:54,160 - By which time the Waterloo Road students 943 00:49:54,160 --> 00:49:58,360 will all be at Havelock. And a crammed Havelock with no extra wing. 944 00:49:58,360 --> 00:50:02,320 - Well, it's not ideal but it's just the way it has to be. - Yeah. 945 00:50:03,840 --> 00:50:08,000 Although, I'm not so sure. 946 00:50:10,200 --> 00:50:15,280 Especially given that I have been recording this entire conversation. 947 00:50:18,920 --> 00:50:21,800 Yes, I'm afraid the kids got to me, too. 948 00:50:25,120 --> 00:50:28,680 - I know, I know. But what choice do we have? 949 00:50:28,680 --> 00:50:30,640 God, I mean, if this gets out... 950 00:50:33,440 --> 00:50:35,840 OK, right. 951 00:50:37,840 --> 00:50:39,280 - SHE SIGHS 952 00:50:41,800 --> 00:50:45,000 - Vaughan, can I have a word? 953 00:50:45,000 --> 00:50:46,560 - Now? 954 00:50:46,560 --> 00:50:48,320 - If you don't mind. 955 00:50:50,800 --> 00:50:55,440 I just thought you should all know, you've earned yourself a reprieve. 956 00:50:56,560 --> 00:50:59,000 You get to keep your school open. 957 00:50:59,000 --> 00:51:01,400 - CHEERING 958 00:51:04,080 --> 00:51:07,440 - Really? - Really. You've stopped the merger. 959 00:51:07,440 --> 00:51:09,120 It's not going to take place. 960 00:51:09,120 --> 00:51:11,000 Waterloo Road will carry on. 961 00:51:11,000 --> 00:51:12,800 - Why? How? 962 00:51:14,400 --> 00:51:17,000 - Let's just say your pupils persuaded us. 963 00:51:44,880 --> 00:51:48,440 - CHATTER, LAUGHTER 964 00:51:52,040 --> 00:51:53,760 - So, where did you find her? 965 00:51:53,760 --> 00:51:55,080 - Freezer. 966 00:51:56,480 --> 00:51:58,720 Yeah, I know. I don't know what she was doing. 967 00:52:06,680 --> 00:52:08,560 There's something I need to say. 968 00:52:14,480 --> 00:52:16,800 - Yeah, yeah, all right, no need to spell it out. 969 00:52:21,640 --> 00:52:23,080 Be good to her. 970 00:52:25,680 --> 00:52:27,400 You deserve each other. 971 00:52:35,400 --> 00:52:37,040 - So did you miss me? 972 00:52:38,360 --> 00:52:40,480 - Like a dog misses mange. 973 00:52:52,440 --> 00:52:54,080 - How are you feeling? 974 00:52:54,080 --> 00:52:55,560 - Never been better. 975 00:52:55,560 --> 00:52:57,000 - Oh, good. 976 00:52:58,200 --> 00:53:00,880 Maybe we should go for that meal that you mentioned. 977 00:53:02,280 --> 00:53:03,520 - That would be nice. 978 00:53:14,960 --> 00:53:17,160 - Anything to confess, George? - No, no. 979 00:53:20,120 --> 00:53:22,520 Well, if a gentleman can't have his secret... 980 00:53:22,520 --> 00:53:24,640 - Gentleman now, is it? 981 00:53:24,640 --> 00:53:26,600 - Well... 982 00:53:26,600 --> 00:53:28,160 not every day you save a school 983 00:53:28,160 --> 00:53:30,720 and let the pesky kids take the credit. 984 00:53:30,720 --> 00:53:35,120 - Yes, and how did you manage to do that exactly? 985 00:53:35,120 --> 00:53:38,560 - I'm afraid I'm not at liberty to divulge that kind of information. 986 00:53:38,560 --> 00:53:42,080 - But you were pro-merger. What made you change your mind? 987 00:53:44,760 --> 00:53:46,960 - More of a "who" than a "what," really. 988 00:53:49,800 --> 00:53:52,600 - I take it you and Selina are... 989 00:53:52,600 --> 00:53:57,040 - Dead in the water? Yeah, which saddens me more than I'd expected. 990 00:53:58,320 --> 00:54:01,920 That's the problem with finding out you have a heart. 991 00:54:01,920 --> 00:54:03,360 Things hurt. 992 00:54:11,200 --> 00:54:12,560 - Oi! 993 00:54:13,920 --> 00:54:15,600 Less of that. 994 00:54:15,600 --> 00:54:17,680 - Penny for them? 995 00:54:18,840 --> 00:54:20,720 - I was just thinking about Grantly. 996 00:54:23,200 --> 00:54:25,560 - To Grantly. 997 00:54:36,560 --> 00:54:38,040 - Cue the music. 998 00:54:38,040 --> 00:54:41,120 - PARTY MUSIC PLAYS 999 00:55:09,000 --> 00:55:11,640 - 'I've made some stupid decisions in my time 1000 00:55:11,640 --> 00:55:14,040 'but I've never given up on a kid.' 1001 00:55:14,040 --> 00:55:16,600 - 'I don't want to be the school freak show. You know, the girl 1002 00:55:16,600 --> 00:55:18,600 'everyone looks at because she was dumb enough 1003 00:55:18,600 --> 00:55:20,040 'to get herself pregnant.' 1004 00:55:20,040 --> 00:55:23,640 - 'Play games with me again, Sambuca, and your whole family will suffer. 1005 00:55:23,640 --> 00:55:25,840 'You're vermin.' 1006 00:55:25,840 --> 00:55:29,320 - 'Finn Sharkey, I start today. Lucky old Waterloo Road, eh?' 1007 00:55:29,320 --> 00:55:31,360 - 'Number one, they're not allowed to kill you. 1008 00:55:31,360 --> 00:55:32,880 'It's against school rules.' 1009 00:55:32,880 --> 00:55:34,760 - 'Well, dear, I suggest you teach me 1010 00:55:34,760 --> 00:55:37,040 'something I don't already know, then.' 1011 00:55:37,040 --> 00:55:39,240 - 'I heard it was an opportunity for me to have a say 1012 00:55:39,240 --> 00:55:40,960 'in the future of MY school.' 1013 00:55:40,960 --> 00:55:43,200 - 'Can we expect a terror alert every morning? 1014 00:55:43,200 --> 00:55:45,560 'Perhaps a fire bomb tomorrow, or an acid attack?' 1015 00:55:45,560 --> 00:55:49,440 - 'I'm your worst nightmare. Cheques payable to Carol Barry.' 1016 00:55:49,440 --> 00:55:53,840 - 'Turned up for a week's cover, ended up staying 25 years.'