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That was really good Charlie, you are really improving.

Oh look it's Tom and his wee weirdo brother eh.

Look at the state of him. We had a right good laugh watch you trying to get you to kick that ball today.. didn't we?

Pathetic!!

Tom where are you taking him?

keep him here. We will teach you how to play football

He is going home to learn from his mummy ha ha .

I'm glad my wee brother doesn't act like a RETARD

Don't you ever say that again.

Can you not take a joke

Come on Charlie

Here are you letting him away with that? No way!

(intro music)

Right. I'll phone you when we are in.

I know Marie... don't start will you

That's me away

awww I wonder who that will be

what are you talking about

it will be wee Jess wont it

Right... that's us nearly ready to go

are you finished up there?

Charlie.

I just need to sort them. Get them in the right order, get them in the right order

Are you not finished up here yet?

I need to sort my books

Are you kidding me on? I gave you one job and you've had all morning.. .

mmmmm I need to sort them, I need to get them in the right order

Ok. Ok

them in the right order. ok? Ok.

CHARLIE V.O. (Voice Over) My name is Charlie Joe Mitchell. I am 25 years old

I love books and gardening. I hate watching soap operas and shouting.

I have a brother called Tom.

My favourite food is chinese food.

I have always lived with my mum but today

I am moving into my own flat. I am happy to get my own flat. I am Charlie. This is me

I am me. And this is my story.

My brother Tom helped me get my new flat ready. Tom is 32. Tom always looks out for me

He put up my lists and numbers and all my favourite pictures.

The garden has lots of pots in it. I love my pots and I love having my own garden.

I love helping my brother Tom Right Charlie, you can do that later, there is plenty still to be done inside

We have your bed to build and you are planting merecats

CHARLIE V.O. Tom stayed for 3 nights after I moved in.

He took time off from his job. His boss said it was fine. But his girlfriend Maria was

not happy. Mum could not come because she is not well and the doctor has told her that she has to stay in bed .

I made macaroni cheese

in the microwave and Tom said it was awesome.

That was awesome,I tell you I think it was even better than that stuff mum makes

Don't tell her I said that. You know what's she like with her cooking.

It takes 4 and a half minutes in the microwave.

Then leave it to stand for one minute and make sure you don't get burned.

(From kitchen) Good tip. I'll remember that.

I need to sort my books.

They're all sorted Bud, they are looking great. In fact the whole place is looking fantastic

It's not easy moving house, it never is, but you're doing great

ok

Right, well I better make a move. I am meeting Maria later on. Remember Maria?

Maria is 27. She has blonde hair and she drives a red car. It smells like perfume.

That's right

Well she wont be happy if I am late

Maria is never happy, she only thinks about herself

have you been listening to my phone calls again bud

Right now remember all the phone numbers you need

are by the phone and when you go out you remember and take your card with you because if you feel upset

you follow the steps to help calm you down!

Now Amy is going to come over tomorrow and go through everything with you

Now if you need to phone me And you can phone me whenever.

Your going to be great Bud. I'm going to be great. Thanks Tom.

CHARLIE V.O I like having my own flat. I like doing what I want. getting to watch what I want on tv

I like having Tom as my big brother. Tom always looks out for me and makes sure that I am ok

He says that no matter what happens he will be there for me.

I love my brother Tom

Can you just drop it now please I have had a rough couple of days

I just don't like how you are making out that I don't

care about him. I never said that.

That's what it sounds like...And of course I care about him.

He has a name you know. I know and know he is your brother and you need to help him I just don't know why our whole lives have

to revolve around him. Charlie! His name's Charlie!

CHARLIE(V.O.)

I miss having Tom in the flat and helping me but I like being on my own

and being independent

CHARLIE V.O I have been in my flat for 1 week and 5 days.

I love having my own flat and my own garden

I like my plants. I like my new evergreen plants the best.

Hello.

eh hello

I have been meaning to introduce myself. I'm Mandy. I live down the road - number 32.

The one with the red door. I'm Charlie. My full name's Charlie Joe Mitchell.

My date of birth is 22/5/89. I'm a gemini but I was nearly a taurus.

It's lovely to meet you Charlie Joe Mitchell. I'm Mandy Young.

I can't believe how good you have got this place looking already!

Maybe you can sort my garden out for me?

Just tell me when and I can come round. I can come round anytime as long as it's not before 5 o'clock. And not on Fridays.

Oh no Charlie. I was only joking I just meant - well you've inspired me to do something about it

Anyway I just wanted to say hi and bring you these

Thank you. I love cake.

Well I better let you get on. It was really nice to meet you Charlie Joe Mitchell

And I'm sure I'll see you around.

ok

CHARLIE (V.O.) I like living in my flat and speaking to Mandy Young

from number 32 with the red door

I like having my own garden and doing my shopping and sorting my books.

CHARLIE (V.O.) The only thing I don't like about my flat

is some people who live near me.

Here, there's that wee guy I was telling you about. The one that has just moved in there

check the state of him

I still can't believe that he has been handed his own flat

my dad says its ridiculous

aye your dads right....what a FREAK

why does the likes of him get his own place

it's not right man

aw check it, he just dropped his wee pile of books

what do you need those books for wee man

(laughing) it's not as if he can read

can't believe we have got to put up with the likes of him around here

tell me about it

CHARLIE V.O sometimes when I am out they shout things

I don't like shouting

and I don't like the words that they say

Hey Cal. Oh hi Jess.

How come you haven't been answering my texts? And I facebook mailed you

Oh you're in trouble now Cal.

Shut it Bryan. Ah haven't checked my phone.

I think I left it in the house I just thought we were going to do something tonight remember

I should have known you'd be with him.

What's wrong with that? He's my best mate. Is he not allowed to have pals anymore

Sorry Cal I didn't realise you were married?

Cal! It's just a joke.

Oh no look who's back

alright pal

who is that?

Just a wee guy that's moved in over there

Some wee spazzy you mean

you can't say that Brian, that's a shame

ahh don't be feeling sorry for him

he's the one that's got it easy

just been handed that flat for nothing

aye Jess my dad says it's people like him that are screwing the rest of us out of money

too right

I don't really know about stuff like that Cal

Well I am telling you it is true

oh right

Honestly, I don't even know why you hang about with him anyway

He is my best mate Jess

well you act like a total idiot when he is around

why were you giving that guy a hard time?

It's just a laugh. I thought you liked a laugh

I do

well then it's not even like he knew what was going on anyway

CHARLIEV.O It happens a lot

sometimes when I am in my garden

looks like they have let the freak out (laughing)

sometimes I am out

laughing and mimicking

sometimes when I am in my flat they shout things

what you looking at you paedo

and they drop litter

cans and bottles and crisp packets

I don't like litter in my garden

sometimes they throw things at my window

I try and ignore it like mum said

but it is hard

sometimes I wish it would all go away

Hey bud it's me

I'm just trying to tell you that I am running late. I have been held up at a meeting at work

I should be with you before 7

right see you soon

Sorry I am late

I was trying to phone you actually. what have I told you about answering your phone

Are you alright bud?

look I brought you your favourite

sweet and sour chicken

well I will go and heat it up in the oven for a bit

Now I know I promised to bring mum round but

she wasn't looking great to be honest

I just told her to go back to bed I think she has been trying to do too much

Charlie are you listening to me

Mum was meant to be coming round at 6

I know but I am just after telling you that she is not

feeling well

she did however send you this

round for your garden

its going to be looking like the botanics out there soon

what do you reckon

it's a rose bush plant

I like rose bush plants

I know you do and that is a particularly nice one

mum was meant to be coming round at 6

she was meant to bring chicken pie

and mashed potatoes and Heinz baked beans

yes I know Charlie, but I have just told you that she is not feeling well remember

I see Amy was round today

yes she came round at 10.23 and we had tea in the garden and chocolate hob nobs

that's good

are you not hungry bud?

you have hardly touched it

listen I'm sorry I have not been round as much as usual

its just this new job is really taking it out of me. you know

we have a new project we are trying to get in London

hey what about your food?

I thought that was your favourite

I need to sort my books

so was Amy saying anything else when she was round?

she says I might get a new job

a new job, that's brilliant bud

did she say where

no

still that will be good for you back working again eh

and your still liking being in the flat?

I like my books and I like my garden

and I like getting to watch my own programmes on tv.

I bet you do at least you are not stuck watching all of mums soaps

I don't like Eastenders I don't like the shouting

neither do I bud, neither do I

your sure everything else is ok?

special boy

wee freak Tom

weirdo

a wee freak isn't he

AREN'T YOU YA WEE FREAK

LEAVE HIM ALONE

You are going to pay for this

Charlie

Charlie

I'm saying if you are worried about anything

then I can help

ok

I mean.. doing this on your own it's not easy

but I'm really proud of you and so is mum

(phone rings)

hello

yes Tom speaking

right ok

yes I understand I will be there as soon as I can

I know I know I tried to get away but

sorry about dinner

I can see you have gone to a lot of effort

its fine

so... a year already who would have thought it

I could still go something if its...

I had to throw it out it was ruined

How is you mum?

not great to be honest

I don't know what's going on but they are keeping her in anyway

right

just when I thought things were going to get easier

just when you think

anyway

we will know more when she gets her test results back

listen

about this weekend

We can't go. I know!

I'm sorry

It's fine

(starting to get upset) What do you want me to do? I need to be there for my mum

and I have Charlie to think about aswell - he's all over the place just now

He is really not coping with my mum being ill

and then on top of all that I have my work they are wanting me to go back down to London this weekend

and where do I fit into all this?

I don't know

Absolutely I think that would be great for him. Especially with everything else that's going

ok, yip will do

Thanks Amy

CHARLIE V.O Amy has got me a job at the garden centre

it is near my house on the other side of the park

very smart

I start at 1pm

yes I know you do

lets get a move on then don't want you being late on your first day

In fact hold on I promised mum

I would take a photo of you in your uniform

ok

right ready

smile Charlie boy

very good right

remember your jacket

ok

CHARLIE V.O I cant wait to have a new job

I think you will like it here Charlie

we have got a great team and they will be more than happy to help you settle in

ok

Amy tells me you like gardening.

I love my garden and I love my plants

well there you go, you are going to fit in perfect

Hello Lizzie how are you today?

I'm good thank you very much

This is Lizzie she is one of our best customers

This is Charlie he is starting with us today

hello charlie

hello Lizzie

ok on with the tour

CHARLIE V.O they have lots of plants I need to learn about all the plants

I like plants and I like the garden centre

I like having a job

I like walking home through the park

but I don't like when I come home and people have messed up my garden

and moved my pots

Hi Charlie

Hello Mandy Young

so how are you? I have not seen you out here as much

I started my new job at the garden centre

oh that's right

I like your badge

yeah it says Charlie

I can see that

very smart

so how has it all been going?

they have lots of plants

223 different types as of today

I need to learn about them all

That's great so how has everything else being going?

I like my books and I like my garden and I like getting to watch my own programmes on the tv

I don't like shouting or litter in my garden

Are you ok Charlie?

I just need to clean it up and sort it out

well you know if you ever need anything I am just down the road

although I am practically living at the hospital just now

honestly Charlie they have got me working every hour under the sun

It is meant to be sunny on Friday it might reach 22 degrees celsius

that's good, just in time for the weekend

Tom is picking me up we are going shopping at 2

Is Tom the brother you were telling me about?

Tom is my brother Tom is 32 Tom always looks out for me I don't want Tom to get into trouble

VO (Police) I realise of course that Tom was only defending his little brother

although that will be taken into consideration

it doesn't make his actions any less serious

(mother) I understand officer

what is going to happen to Tom?

the young lad received some significant injuries Mrs Mitchell

Right Charlie can we hurry this up a bit it is taking forever

look why don't we just get these ones you know she likes these ones

no I don't like them I don't like them

Charlie Charlie Charlie

what ones did you want?

those ones

ok she will like them aswell

I know it's hard with mum being in hospital and that but

we will be alright me and you

ok

We can go up and see her every week

every Tuesday and Friday

you can take her flowers up as well

mum likes flowers, she likes roses

you can phone her aswell let her know how you are

getting on at your new job I mean she is really proud of how well you are doing

mum said Maria wasn't your girlfriend anymore

oh did she

things just didn't work out

its nothing for you to worry about but alright

charlie

CHARLIE V.O I like the garden centre

I like seeing Lizzie at the garden centre

she comes in for tea and we always talk about flowers

this variety is known as Elizabeth

Lizzie Lizzie that's your name

Lizzie rose andrews

Lizzie is my friend now

I got a certificate for being good at my job and

I got a new plant

I stood up and everyone clapped and now I will get my picture on the wall

I love the garden centre

Charlie well done on your award

well deserved

awright Charlie boy.... awright Charlie boy

aw look its Charlie boy

awright Charlie boy

should you be allowed out at this time mate?

should you know have someone with you wee man

are you not a wee bit late tonight Charlie

aw whit man I can't believe he has a job and my dad hasn't

here Charlie are you hiding in there?

maybe he thinks we canny see him Bri

Boo

sorry Charlie didnae mean to scare you.

I don't like shouting

oh look... its a wee certificate

that's embarrassing man

I like your plant Charlie

did you get that at the garden centre

ok

I asked you a question Charlie, can you not hear me

aw I think he is patching you Bri

I actually think he is

Here Cal film this

oh that was brilliant

no way man... lets see

genius that is going on my facebook

see you Charlie pal

CHARLIE V.O I don't like it when the bad things happen

when they shout and laugh and say things that I don't like

I wish I could make it stop

I don't like walking through the park anymore

CHARLIE V.O I wish I could make it go away

I wish mum could make it better or Tom

Tom always sticks up for me but I don't want Tom to get into trouble (phone ringing)

Hey Charlie its Tom

remember I am down in London for a few days

do you remember London

me and you came down last October on the train

anyway I am back up on Monday

I really wanted to see how you are getting on

hope you managed to get to your group

right

speak to you later bud.... bye

right so we know what we are doing then. I think so

and he will definitely have the cash

he gets paid on a Friday as that's when he goes his shopping

I don't really know about this Cal it doesn't feel right to be asking him for money

but if he wants to give us it what is the big deal

it is still his

but how else are we going to get the money

well I don't know

what is he going to need it for anyway? a nice wee garden gnome (laughing)

right so all you have to do is act upset you don't even need to say anything

too early

it's too early for the door

alright Charlie man how are you doing

listen I am sorry about the other night. my mate Brian he was just trying to have a laugh

ok

your garden looks really good I love all your plants

especially that red one

its a primrose husky flowers mid February to april

wow that sounds really interesting Charlie

Listen you wouldn't be able to do me a favour eh? my girlfriend

Jess she has lost her purse and she really needs to visit her gran in hospital

hospital, my mums in hospital you go up to the fourth floor and

then press the top buzzer for ward 22

well you know what it is like then she needs a taxi or she will miss it

£20 should cover it

you wouldn't happen to have any money would you Charlie?

Tom.. I need to speak to Tom about money.

Tom is in London

come on man

it is an emergency she is really upset

aren't you Jess

come on man we are neighbours

that's what neighbours do

neighbours neighbours on channel 5

ok ok ok ok

2 tens make a twenty

2 tens make a twenty

cheers Charlie you are a good guy

good guy

yeah thanks Charlie

ok

good guy good guy

good guy yes

good guy good guy

Are you ok? I'm fine

we got the money I thought that was what you wanted?

it is I just feel bad ok

CHARLIE V.O I think me and the boy from down the road are friends

he said I was a good guy when he came back on Tuesday at 3pm to collect money for

the flat it is for looking after the grounds and stuff

everyone puts in once a month

ok cheers Charlie your a good guy

good guy

maybe if he thinks I am a good guy

then all the bad things will stop

everything will get better.

That's £5 Charlie its out once a week. cheers Charlie your a good guy

good guy

maybe if he thinks I am a good guy then they won't call me names or shout or throw litter in my garden

come Charlie its for a good cause

ok

cheers Charlie your a good guy

good guy

maybe is he thinks I am a good guy the I will get to stay in my flat

and look after my garden

but then I saw him in the park when I was walking home from work

oh right there's that wee retard

retard

Charlie boy

where is your plant pot today Charlie boy

I don't think the boy from down the road does think I am a good guy

they were shouting and laughing at me

and saying words that I don't like to hear

(phone ringing) I don't think the bad things are going to stop

I don't think I am a good guy

I don't want to go out anymore

I just want to stay in the flat

Charlie

Charlie

Charlie it's Tom open up

my keys aren't working

ok ok

Finally.... what is going on?

I need to sort my books, everything is a mess

why have you not been answering your phone?

I have been trying to get you for ages what have I told you about answering that phone

I need them to be in the right order and they are in the wrong order

well I was trying to tell you that mum's operation went well

they are really pleased

ok

I was going to take you up tonight to see her

but I reckon that she will just be sleeping so there is not much point

ok

can you just leave your books for a minute and talk to me this is important

they are in the wrong order I like them to be in the right order

what is going on with you eh?

and why have you got your blinds shut? It is a lovely night

I have expected you to be out in the garden when I came in

I like them shut

alright alright

I'm going to have to get to the bottom of this Charlie because there is clearly something not right

I think what we should do is me you and Amy should all sit down together and have a chat

Remember I am going back to London tomorrow but once I am back we can em

we can em

Charlie where is the rest of your money?

don't know

what do you mean you don't now

It's your money

you should have a lot more than this left

I don't know I DONT know

well Charlie you need to know

this is happening far too often

you need to keep track of what you are spending your money on

right think back what have you spent your money on this week?

I don't now I don't know I just need to sort my books

you don't need to sort your books you need to tell me what you have done with your money

because if you don't tell me we need to get Amy round here

you don't need to sort your books, you need to tell me about the money first (Charlie I need to sort my books, I need to sort my books)

leave the books!

(Charlie screaming)

I don't like shouting I don't like shouting

I'm sorry

no no

no no I don't like shouting

I know you don't

I'm sorry bud right

I'm just trying to help you

I'm just trying to understand

where are you going? 6 please

CHARLIE V.O The bad things didn't stop

they got worse

the next time the boy came round looking for money I didn't answer

I didn't want to let them have any incase Tom got angry again

that night when I was in my bed they messed up my garden

they knocked my pots over and pulled out my plants

they put litter in my garden

I don't like litter in my garden

Charlie

Is everything ok?

just need to clean it up and sort it out

I don't like litter in my garden

Did someone do this?

Charlie if someone has done this to your garden then they are going to

get into big trouble

it is your property

do you understand it is a crime to do something like this

the Police would want to know

I can talk to them if you like

I don't like litter in my garden

no of course not

especially when your garden is so lovely

can I contact someone for you?

what about your brother

no no

no I don't want Tom to get into trouble

what about your mum is she still in hospital?

ward 22 ward 22 go up the fourth floor

and then press the top buzzer ward 22

I just want to help you sort this out

Have you got a number for Tom

no no no

I need to get into the flat I need to

get back into the flat

no wait Charlie

please I just want to help you

Charlie

Charlie

Charlie I just want to help

Charlie open up please

I can help

CHARLIE V.O on Tuesday Tom picked me up to go and see mum

Tom was 35 minutes late because his plane was delayed

Bud I am so sorry I got held up

remember what I said. Mum's probably not going to be looking her best

but you have not to worry ok

are you listening to me

ok

listen while we are here I have been meaning to talk to you em

Michael, you know Michael from the garden centre

mmmmhmmmm

well he phoned me when I was in London

to say that you have not been in your work all week

what's that about eh? they were really worried about you

I don't want to go back to work

I thought you were loving it though

I don't like it I don't like the garden centre

why bud? has someone said something? has someone said something?

I don't like it I don't like shouting

that's what I mean who said anything about shouting who was shouting?

Is it because mums been ill? Because

you know she wouldn't want you to give up your job

charlie

we are all really worried about you

I don't know what else to do I mean you won't talk to me

I spoke to Amy and she reckons it would be a good idea for us all to get together

at your flat and see if we can get to the bottom of this

no

no no

I don't want her there I don't want anyone in the flat

come on Charlie you love having people in the flat

listen if its a nice day we can go out to the garden

(Charlie getting agitated) I don't want anyone in the flat, I don't want anyone in the flat

I don't want anyone in the flat I don't want anyone in the flat

screaming screaming shhh shhhh

shh shh it's fine your ok your ok

ok ok ok

it's fine, it's alright

well just

talk about it later alright

talk about it later

your alright

i'm alright

thanks Tom

right bud... sit up eh

lets just go and see mum eh?

yeah lets go go see mum

Charlie

It's Mandy

Charlie it's Mandy Young

I just wanted to see if you were ok

Listen I will leave my number

and if you need anything you can just give me a call

VO I don't want to speak to Mandy Young

I don't want to speak to anyone

I just wish everything would stop

go on down it Brian down it

he better answer

hey Charlie open the door

come on Charlie I need some money

ha ha he is patching you again Brian

well we will see about that

ok ok ok ok ok

no no no no Cal

look... yes

CHARLIE V.O I just want all the bad things to stop

I wish I could make them all stop

(sound of spraying in the background)

Hey bud it's Tom

listen I have had a phone call from work and there is a problem with the project I am working on

they are sending me back down to London today. I am at the airport just now

ok

I know I said we would go and see mum tonight but I am not going to make it

ok do you understand

going to visit the hospital at 7

everything will be ok

I told mum I would bring the roses

mum likes the roses

well I will tell you what why don't we take them on Friday

after we have met Amy

Right listen bud I am really going to have to go or I am going to miss my flight

I will phone you later. Right try and get to your group

right cheerio

mum makes everything ok

Hi Charlie I like your roses they are lovely

Is Tom not with you tonight?

I want to see mum

ok well I will take you through

we have given her some really strong painkillers so she may be a bit sleepy

though I am sure she will be happy to see you

Are you ok Charlie?

Listen I know your mum was really tired tonight

it is just what we have been giving her to help her with the pain

do you understand?

ok

I'm sure she was really happy to have you there.

Do you think he is ok?

he is probably on something

it looks like it

What did you say?

come on wee man

come and say it to my face big man

oh come on man there is the bus

aw look Cal

it's our wee special pal Charlie

your out a wee bit late tonight Charlie

alright Charlie

Is there no special buses for the likes of you

stop it Brian

where have you been tonight Charlie

have you been out pulling all the birds

Brian!

you patching me Charlie?

ok ok just need to get home and sort my books

ooohhh ooohh

stop it you are upsetting him

Aye Brian people are looking

Aye people looking at him more like

He is the freak

hear that Charlie... freak

It was just a joke

I don't like this. I don't like any of this Cal

(text coming through) oh yes Lafferty has an empty

coming Cal?

I don't know

aw just go

are you coming?

I just want to go home. ok I will text you later

Are you sure you are alright mate

fine

Charlie my name is Jess

I live just down the road from you

are you ok?

just need to go home and get everything sorted

I understand

I don't like the shouting

just need to go home and sort my books

I like books too you know

what sort of books do you like?

all books. Bokks about gardening, books about pictures of plants

I always sort my books too

I like mine to be in order of height

Look Charlie I am really sorry for what he was doing

for what he was saying

it was really horrible

Freak

Freak

Boo

aw there is that wee retard

Do you want me to make sure you get home ok Charlie?

V.O I didn't want jess to make sure i got home ok

I don't wan't anyone to see my flat or my garden

are you going to be ok Charlie?

ok

bye Charlie

Hi Jess listen I am sorry about earlier Brian was just being a total prat

(answerphone message) Hi Bud it's Tom

Sally from the hospital just phoned. She said you went to visit mum

she said you didn't seem yourself. Let me know when you get home ok

Please just come for a bit

CHARLIE V.O I got home at 8.45pm

I just wanted to be on my own and

sort my books in my flat

Jess said she liked books too

Bri?

Bri where are you going?

Bri

what's going on with you why are you leaving

because I owe that wee guy Jamie money alright and I didn't know he would be there

and he is going to get his brother on to me

and he is a total nutter

where are you going... Brian... wait

(phone ringing) VO I don't want to speak to Tom or Mandy Young or Mum

I don't want to speak to anyone any more

or ever again

wee retard

leave him alone

see what you made me do

(answerphone message) Charlie are you home yet?

pick up if you are

CHARLIE V.O I don't think the bad things are ever going to stop

I don't think it will ever get better

I just want it all to go away

I don't like being here any more

I want to go away and I never want to come back

Bri wait this isn't a good idea

ahhh banging on the door banging on the door

I know you are in there would you just open up

Brian wait people are going to see us

Charlie open up

I said open up

Charlie

no

Here let me try

Charlie

It' Calvin

listen

sort my mmm sort my books

my girlfriend Jess, she is in trouble

Je Jess J Jess likes books

too oh oh ok ok

Charlie

Alright Charlie. Listen..

I know I said we wouldn't ask again

we need some money

about £50 should cover it

what are you doing?

Tom handles my money now

yeah come on man it is an emergency

I need to speak to Tom

Tom is in London

Do you think I am stupid or something

Brian

You are so lying to me wee man

Bri

where's the money

(music playing over)

Bri wait

We can't leave him like that

Bri

Bri

(phone ringing)

(answerphone message ) Charlie it's Tom pick up

seriously. now I need to speak to you

Bri

Brian

Calvin

what's going on where have you been?

Cal

What's happened

you're scaring me now

has something happened Cal?

Mum

I knew something was going on

so was it them that messed up his garden?

I think so they have had it in for him for a while now but I don't really know why

and you

have you been involved in any of this

well not really

I suppose I was there sometimes

why have you never told me this before

I know I should have I wanted to

I just liked Calvin

I thought I taught you right from wrong Jess

you did

I just....

Charlie

Jess phone an ambulance

Jess NOW

Charlie

Its

Mandy Young

from number 32

the one with the red door

everything is going to be ok

I am a nurse remember

I work in the hospital that your mum's in

the ambulance is on it's way

make you all better

Charlie everything that has been happening to you

it is going to stop now ok

I am going to make sure of it

Tom

Yeah don't worry we are going to get Tom for you

everything is going to be ok

They are on their way

I hope you realise what you have done to him

I do mum I really do

cheers

sorry about earlier

don't be daft

I totally understand

Its just

seeing him like that... you know

I know

I was the same

but he is going to be fine and that's all that matters

I wasn't there for him

you know when he needed me

I should have protected him

you didn't know

I knew something was up

I have just been really busy with my work

but I don't think Charlie wanted anyone to know what was going on

I'm telling you if I could get my hands on those two wee guys

leave it to the Police

they are not worth it Tom

I get so angry because

he has had to deal with stuff like this his whole life

I remember

I used to hear my mum crying at night

I would go in

would ask her if she was crying

because of the way Charlie was

she would say no, it's not the way Charlie is

it's the way everyone else is

you will set me off again

sorry

the thing is my mum

my mums not going to be around for ever you know and em

getting him into the flat was really important

I understand

It's 4 o clock in the morning

I can't believe you are still here

CHARLIE V.O I had to stayin hospital for 4 days while

the doctors made sure I was ok

Tom came back from London to help look after me

he said he was very angry with the boys for what they had done to me

he said I should have told him what was heppening

I told him I didn't want to get him into trouble

I don't like Tom getting into trouble

Tom said that he would let the Police deal with it and the only ones who would get into trouble were the boys

he said he would never let anything like this happen to me again

Thanks Tom

you are welcome buddy

VO Mandy Young and Jess came to visit me in hospital

they were worried about me too

Jess said she wished she could change what had happened

she brought me some books and Mandy Young brought me cake

so the Doctor reckons that he will get out tomorrow

I'm going to take him back to my place for a couple of days

just until we get his flat back to normal

That's a really good idea

Anyway I just wanted to say thanks

Mandy for everything

being there for him

staying with him

just for understanding

you are a really great brother Tom

Charlie is really lucky to have you

no

I'm the lucky one

I need to sort my books

fair enough bud

fair enough

(music)

V.O I stayed at Tom's flat until the Police sorted stuff

then Tom helped me get my flat back to just how I like it

My garden looks better now

I got lots of new flowers for my pots

Amy helped me when I moved back in

She comes to visit me in my flat

and we have chocolate hob nobs and tea

I like Amy

I went back to my job in the garden centre

sometimes Lizzie comes into the garden centre

I like Lizzie

I have been back at my group and I love it

Jess works there

Her mum made her volunteer at first but now she comes because she loves it

Everyone loves Jess

We walk home together sometimes and we always talk about books

I am happy that Jess is my friend

and she isn't friends with those boys anymore

Mandy Young comes to visit too and she always brings cake

everything went back to the way it was for a while

me and Tom would visit mum at the hospital every Tuesday and Friday

and I would always take mum roses

mum loved me bringing her roses

things are different now

Tom said that it is ok and that change is a normal part of life

I don't like it when things change but Tom said that I was not to worry

and that no matter what he would always take care of me and make sure that I was ok

Mandy Young said that she would always be there for me too.

I like Mandy Young

Tom you may kiss your bride now with love and compassion

My brother Tom likes Mandy Young too.

My name is Charlie Joe Mitchell

I am 26 years old

I love books, walking and gardening

I hate watching soap operas and shouting

I have a brother called Tom

I have a new sister called Mandy

she looks out for me just like Tom

my favourite food is Chinese food

I have a learning disability

and I have autism

sometimes I might not always act like you expect

sometimes I might get scared or I wont understand what you say

but I am not ashamed of who I am

look at me and you will see there is so much more to me than that

I am someone's child

someone's brother

partner or friend

I am the passenger on the bus

the stranger on the street

the customer in the supermarket

the person you pass on the way to work

the inconvenience to your life

the neighbour down the road

the child in the park

so you have to look out for me

don't ignore me

don't be scared of me

don't turn away and pretend you can not see

I am who I am

because I Am Me