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Tell me the truth.

Because you didn't go to the surgery. They've just told me.

So what else don't I know?

I had an abortion, Tom.

Oh, my God, Mum.

I think I've found a civilised way for us to proceed.

So we can both get out of this marriage and stay friends.

If we both say we've done it, you both get off.

Because we're cancelling each other out, that's what the law says.

I promise.

I'm going to do this.

How could any teacher think this was the work of the same child?

That pay dock is the teacher equivalent of Denise and Lewis and you know it.

I'm really sorry.

Bye.

That's all.

I can't tell you how much better I feel today.

Better?

Well, knowing we can be friends after everything that's happened.

Look.

I'm sorry about what I said.

No, you were right.

I killed our baby.

You weren't under a lot of pressure.

both our responsibility.

There's something we'll have to learn to live with.

No, no, I say apparently all the time. Do you?

Just... Just separately.

Make sure that you've got the message.

Do you know what I mean? Do you know what I'm saying?

Time to go.

And don't forget, you're seeing your dad tonight. We'll be picking him up from

home.

Just me?

When's Mika coming off this stupid course?

When it finishes, tomorrow.

Oh, great.

Does that mean I have to talk to Dad's bimbo all on my own?

No, Mum, I can't stand her. And he's always all over her.

Your dad's going to be making a big effort, he promised me, and I think you

should do the same. Miss Redpath, can I have a word with your cloak?

No, sorry.

Yeah, why not?

Because you gave her registration. Off you go, Cole.

What's going on with our Dante and I want to know what it is. Well, I'm

we can't help. He's been ringing me all weekend trying to get hold of her.

Why aren't you answering your phone?

Because I had it taken off of me, didn't I? You know what's going on, don't you?

Hey! You ever do?

It wasn't Dante driving the car that night. It was me. And I'm going to make

confession to the police.

What did she just say? What?

You've been warned about coming round here and throwing your weight around

Clear off. No way. I want a word with her. I'll call the police.

I'm not letting this lie.

Have you got that?

What?

What do you think you're doing?

Winding him up like that? For God's sake.

You can't even drive.

I'm sorry, Mum.

I just don't want Dante to go to prison. Yes, darling, I know that.

But stop pretending like you had anything to do with it.

Can I have my mobile back now?

No.

Door's been broken.

Oh, my God, it's gone.

All me coursework has all been stolen.

See you then, then.

Bad news, headmaster.

Not just bad, Estelle.

Catastrophic. The LEA are coming to visit.

Ms Heather Davenport, the chief advisor, will be here next Thursday.

You better inform all heads of department.

They're going to be thrilled.

And tell Andrew we need a confab.

What a day to give up smoking.

About time.

Headmaster.

What is it?

Something awful.

I'm sorry, I don't understand what's happened.

My GCSE group.

All their work was locked in this cabinet. Now it's gone.

So you're saying that someone broke into this cabinet, Nick, to hold a pile of

crap from Key Stage 4 and left this phone behind?

Well, that's just it.

It's not crap, is it? It's all their GCSE coursework.

What, all of it?

Every last piece.

Of course, it's obvious where the blame lies, isn't it?

It's this new house system. All the petty jealousy, the bickering... OK,

um...

I

don't believe it.

This is, after all, your high -scoring GCSE group.

Surely you're not insinuating I've been unprofessional.

Not when there's a break in here nearly every other day. Yeah, but it's not

usually coursework, is it?

This house system is... Look, Steph, if it was anything to do with the house

system, you wouldn't nick the whole bloody lot, would you?

I'm sorry?

Look, if you're trying to sabotage another house, you don't nick your own

That's just stupid.

Well, obviously they're not very bright. Clearly, as they forgot to lift the

mobile phone.

Are you questioning my integrity?

How could you even think such a thing, Jack?

I'm really hurt.

Quiet!

He's a gambler.

Hello, my name's Chloe Granger and it's really important I need to speak to

Dante Charles, please.

Yeah, I know it's not allowed, but I'm his girlfriend.

Please, it's an emergency.

Well, can you give him a message then?

Can you tell him... Can you tell him that I'm going to do it today?

Yes, he'll know what that means.

Thank you.

Don't it was great.

She was confessing.

And in front of a man.

She's lying.

What do you mean she's lying?

I've changed my mind.

I'm going to plead guilty.

Changing your plea?

Like flaming hell you are.

Did you not hear what I just said?

She admitted it out of her own mouth.

And never mind what a man says.

Listen, Dante.

This time, real justice has got to be done. Listen to me.

It was me, all right?

What do you mean it was you?

I thought you said that... I was lying.

You were bloody lying to me, your own dad.

I thought I just wanted you to be on my side, that's all.

I should punch your bloody head in heaven now.

Dad.

Dad!

I... Dad, wait!

From what I've seen so far, I can't exactly say your year eights have a

on Macbeth. They're bored out of their skulls. Oh, well, the words bottom and

league spring to mind as a surprise.

I think we should dump Shakespeare.

Why?

It's too difficult for them. They haven't got a clue what they're doing.

might help if you allow them to commit some speeches to memory and act them

Waterloo Road kids learning things off by heart don't think so.

I think you underestimate them, Grantley.

I'm sure if you sat them down, they could all recite an album's worth of

by the latest rap artist or whatever.

Yes, that's because they're full of sex and swearing. They're good at that.

We've got a great resource here in Izzy.

Learning words.

It gives the children ownership of them.

If they can put themselves into character, it helps them to understand

Maybe then when they come to write their literature essays, they'll quote them

more accurately.

And as I said, it's not something I've tried, but I might give it a go.

Oh, that's right.

You get your classes running around the drama department chanting a load of

nonsense, then you'll see what a waste of time it is. Plays are written to be

acted, you know. Well, I know where I would like my kids.

And that's sitting in front of me where I can keep an eye on them.

Now, any discipline problems, raise them with Mr Treneman here.

That's it.

Please, can I have your word?

Yeah, of course, what about?

I'll see you in a bit, Tom.

Mr. Bushman.

Look, I'm sorry if you felt I was treading on your toes, you being the

English. Oh, is that an apology?

Obviously, we need to work more closely as a team.

I can assure you that my English department was a very close -knit team

you arrived. Oi, you.

Walker, what are you doing out of class?

I've got a message for office.

Well, go on then. Hurry up.

Run!

Boy gets more intimate by the day.

That has something to do with the way he's treated.

I haven't had a single piece of homework from him all term.

Really? I've not seen you note that on his planner.

That's a waste of time.

I pity you, Granley.

You obviously hate every minute you spend in this place.

And your point is?

My point is, I really think you need to do something about your attitude.

My... Because at the moment, it's as if your default position on every new idea

or initiative is to complain and mock.

Why is that?

Why can't you open your eyes to the possibility that maybe, just maybe, it

be possible to actually improve things at this school?

Oh, give it a rest, will you? I've heard it all before. New bells and whistles.

Well, I'm warning you.

There comes a point when passive sniping tips over into deliberate obstruction.

And that's something I won't tolerate. Are you threatening me? You heard what I

said.

Valerie?

Is this a joke?

Don't you see me laughing?

When?

Whose decision?

Mine, actually.

I think I just had enough of pretending.

Norman, what are you doing after school today?

Nothing. Do you fancy coming shopping with me?

Shopping? Okay, it might be a bit of therapy.

But I've got to start somewhere.

Do you know, I sometimes think I'm talking to myself. Homework jotters

Yeah.

Yeah.

Scribble.

Yeah, okay.

I ain't got the homework.

Oh, and what is it this time?

Dog eating it, was it?

A gerbil, perhaps?

Or maybe the pet tarantula?

You what?

Oh, lad, if you're going to tell lies, at least be a bit creative.

I just didn't have time.

Well, everybody else had time.

So what were you up to, I wonder?

Too busy smoking crack?

I suppose. Look at the state of you. Cool. And what the hell have you been

rolling in?

Ah, quiet. Didn't tell anyone to speak.

Sir, why do you always pick on me?

Picking? On you?

Son, I wouldn't waste my time on a specimen like you.

Right, OK, all of you, open your play scripts.

Act five, scene one, The Madness of Lady Macbeth.

That means you too.

So you've heard.

Tom, I'm sorry.

Are you okay?

You know, I will be.

Look, if you want to talk at any time... Thanks.

I'll bet I might.

I'd better go.

I'll see you later.

So what are you going to do?

Steph is a useless teacher.

Well, there's always gross misconduct, but where's your proof?

Does she think I'm bloody sick or what?

No, I don't think that's what she's counting on.

Well, what then?

A certain partiality, perhaps?

Well, it's not on.

I don't allow cheating in my school by anybody.

So you're going to make our students do the coursework again?

Too right I am.

Out, damn spot.

Out, I say.

Stay where you are, Walker. We're not talking about you.

Walker?

Did you just swear at a teacher?

You could have blown me a drum away, man.

Oh, dear, I think you've just broken one of Mr Trennyman's new rules.

No, it's assault life.

Oh, don't be so pathetic.

Come on, then. Do you want to fight? Let's go.

What did you say?

All right, Walker.

You've asked for this.

Stay behind after class.

Thought you'd given up.

I thought Lorna didn't like you smoking.

Lorna and I have decided to separate.

Don't be daft. You've only been married ten minutes.

Well, Tom, I'm sorry.

It's all right.

Is there nothing you can do? Patch it up?

No.

I thought I'd let you know before the school grapevine gets a little bit...

it to yourself, though, yeah. Lana's a bit funny about telling people.

My divorce is ages ago.

I know how hard it can be.

Do you ever need a pint?

Thanks, Jeff.

I need to speak to David Farrell.

Yeah, it's, er, Donny Charles.

Look, erm, just tell him I want to change my plea.

It's a guilty.

To the left, please.

This is our offender.

Multiple offender, actually.

What's he done?

Failing to turn in homework, falling asleep during class, using foul and

language, including threats of violence.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need a coffee. He's all yours.

If you ask me, he's a little junkie.

You know the new rule about wearing hoods in school?

What do you have to say for yourself?

He's lying.

Lying, eh?

What's wrong with your eyes?

Nothing.

I haven't done nothing wrong. Can I go?

Come with me.

Eh?

I think you mean, yes, sir.

Hi. You all right?

Yeah, I was just thinking maybe I should start looking at flats.

I mean, it could take a while, so... Yeah, definitely.

Seems the better, really, don't you think?

Yeah. Absolutely.

I suppose you've heard about my break -in,

have you?

Oh, yeah.

Any idea who's to blame?

Lonnie wish I did.

All that time and effort wasted.

Mind you, chances are it's the house system that's to blame.

You mean Treneman's house system, another nine -day bloody wonder.

Is he?

I've had a phone call

from the police station.

They'd like you to go and pick up Chloe.

Do you have a few minutes, Miss Campbell?

Certainly, Mr. Chairman.

Coming down with the flu, is that?

I'm not too sure I like the look of him.

I think we should search him.

You're not allowed.

then you're going to have to wait here until we call the police.

No, it's true, miss.

I went to the chemist, got some of those caffeine pills, you know, to keep me

going. Zach, you do not use stimulants of any kind in this school.

You can get a coffee in canteen, it's the same thing. That's not the point.

I'm going to have to write to your mum about this.

I'm sure she's not aware of what you've been getting up to.

Lying, bringing drugs to school.

If they're drugs, how come you combine with that a doctor's lying, then, eh?

Don't you dare question us.

Come on.

After the cooler till we decide what to do with you.

No, I've got to... Got to what?

Nothing.

Hi, you wanted to see me?

Yes.

However it happened, the fact remains that we're a bunch of coursework down.

So, they're going to have to do it all over again.

But they can't. Are you suggesting that we register these grades without the

coursework to back it up?

Well, surely a letter explaining what happened would suffice. They'll do it

again.

Starting today.

And I'll be supervising.

It appears there's been a break -in.

And all of your coursework's been stolen.

So I'm sorry, there's no option.

You're all going to have to do it again.

I'm not doing it again.

Listen, I know you would normally do this at home, but we have to get the

in. So Mr Rimmer has laid aside some time this afternoon for you all to do

That's all the HODs informed about the LEA visit.

Are they taking it?

Things are looking up, though. I've just walked the upstairs corridor. There's

only one absconding reported.

Only one?

Zach Walker.

Really? According to our records, she does work there.

Hmm.

OK, well, thanks for your help.

Bye -bye.

He's vanished.

How? Apparently, Julie turned her back for two seconds. Gone.

What's the latest?

Zach Walker's done a runner.

From the cooler.

Oh, brilliant.

You know, it'd be good to have a discipline system that didn't cause bad

behaviour. If you ask me, the boy absconded because he needed a fix.

If you ask me, you've got no idea what you're talking about.

Oh, come on, it's pretty obvious what's going on here.

Yeah, you're jumping to conclusions when you've got no evidence to support them.

We can't seem to get in touch with Zach's mum.

Maybe she's the one that's done the runner.

Well, he doesn't exactly look like anyone's taking care of him, does he?

we need to get to the bottom of this.

With this inspection next week, I can't afford to have kids disappearing willy

-nilly. What do you want us to do, a crawl of the neighbouring crack dance?

Or we could just try knocking on his front door.

When you find him, give him a boot up the backside from me.

How can you be so judgmental? Because I won't tolerate drugs at this school.

What's more, I think we should exclude him. You are not being serious. If he's

guilty, he needs to be made an example of.

Right. Okay, let's just say that he is taking drugs.

Shouldn't we be helping him, not running him out of town?

And what kind of message does that send out? That we wrap addicts in cotton

wool, give them special treatment?

You're too soft.

This is bogus, man.

We're still in a breach.

That's enough, the lot of you.

It just stops that, Jack, because they pull it so hard, it breaks your heart.

Lewis, hand out the book.

Sorry to open you up.

I believe you've got my daughter here, Claude Granger.

What? Is she all right?

I wouldn't say that.

She's just confessed to causing death by dangerous driving.

Where have you been?

Where's my tablet?

Give them to me. It's all right. I've got them. Come on.

Give them to me.

Give them to me. It's all right.

In and out.

That's it.

That's right.

Here.

Slow.

It's okay.

It'll be alright in a minute.

Chloe, what the hell have you been saying?

Don't try and stop me, Mum. I know exactly what I'm doing.

No, I don't think you do.

Look, I wouldn't worry about it. The lad's already made a full confession.

What? Dante Charles.

He changed his plea to guilty this morning. And since we're satisfied he

I think you and your daughter can go.

Right.

Thank you. Look, I'm really sorry for all the trouble that we... No.

I'm telling the truth.

It really was me driving. Dante is innocent.

Didn't you hear what I said? You're free to go.

You're not listening to me.

I did it all right. I crashed the car. I swear.

Stop it right now. Do you hear me?

I'm writing in blood if that's what you want. Go stop it.

Please, both of you, why don't you just listen to me? I'm really sorry.

I'm telling the truth, Mum.

It really was me driving.

We'll have to get them wet clothes off you and all.

I never felt magic, crazy, good.

I never told moons knew the meaning of the beat.

I never had emotion in the palm of my hand.

I felt sweet breathing in the top of a tree.

But now you're here, bright in my northern

sky.

You, you're a good boy.

Seen anything you like? One or two.

You know... You'll find something.

Whatever happens, let's always have lunch together, yeah?

It's funny, isn't it?

We make couples usually split up because of someone else.

But not us.

I know now in my heart our mistake was rushing into things.

We were much happier when we were just living together, don't you think?

I suppose so.

Don't forget to lock it, will you?

As if.

Will you? Don't you tell me to shut up.

I'm crying.

I can't believe it. No.

What the hell was that?

Sounds like he's attacking someone.

We've got to get in.

We'll have to break in.

Come on, Zach. We both know you're not going to use that. It's the police. Just

put it down. I said get back!

It's my house! Zach, just take it easy.

No, you dress -busting! Go on, get out!

Look, Miss Campbell's outside.

She's called the police.

What? Zach!

Mark, get out of the police in here.

Where's your mum?

Come on, I need to know she's all right.

Keep away from me.

It's all right, Mum.

It's not going to work, yeah.

No, I'm Mr. Treneman. I'm a teacher at Jack's school.

Oh, this noise.

They live like pigs, some of them.

You can't tell them, but not with their bloody microwaves in your head.

They already know.

She's not mad.

It's something with her disease.

She gets like this when she hasn't had her tablets.

That's why I had to do a runner.

She'll be alright in a minute, sir.

Honest.

Let's hope they do themselves justice second time around.

What if they don't? We'll know something's wrong, won't we?

Well, except it's added pressure from, you know... It's a shame, isn't it?

If we're going to be spending this much time together, I'd much rather it was

after school.

Hey, bitch, trying to concentrate here. All of you, gobs shut now. Exam

conditions, remember?

Look, I need to sign some stuff off for a start, so I'll be gone about ten

minutes, OK?

Yeah, yeah, take as long as you like.

Right. It's not poisson.

Poisson is a fish. I think you mean I would like a drink, which is a boisson.

And it's two S's, not one.

Miss, she's getting out. What about us? Yes, thank you, Lewis. I'll be with you

in a minute.

Is? What's wrong?

I just had to pick up Chloe from the police station.

What? It's all right.

She went to make a confession, but they didn't believe her.

Is it my fault?

I just behaved like this.

Of course not.

I think she might have to see a psychologist.

You're a brilliant mum, you know that.

What's going on with you, Tom?

One minute you can't stand to talk to me and the next you're full of

compliments.

I just thought I'd keep my distance.

That's all.

I thought I'd make it easier.

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but... Maybe she doesn't need a father

figure.

Do you want me to have a word with her?

No, you've got enough going on. No, look, I don't mind. We've always got on

well.

Would you?

Yeah.

Because seriously, Tom, I really think she might be going off her head.

OK, bye -bye.

Right, there's a special unit that deals with home carers and they're sending

someone over now.

Thanks.

Don't worry, Zach.

She'll be OK.

Don't worry! Do you know what you've done?

She's gonna get took off me now, then what? Jack, just calm down. And if

anything happens to her, I'm coming after you.

Calm down.

Right, look at me, okay?

Right, your mum is not gonna get taken away from you.

We'll make sure of that.

But you need help.

You can't do all this on your own.

Why not? I manage all right.

Zach, a team of full -time nurses couldn't manage what you've done.

You should be very proud.

We're going to get you some help, OK?

I think I've seen some quite good work, actually.

Well, good for a bunch of muppets, that is.

Good work?

It's about three or four lines of writing on each, if you can call it

Well, obviously it's not their best.

What are you on, woman? It's an embarrassment.

Charles. Fortunately, your little plan didn't work out, and they sent her home.

You what?

You know, I've seen some lowlifes, haven't you?

But getting your 14 -year -old girlfriend to take the blame for you,

going too far.

Thinking about what we've seen today.

What he's been coping with.

I got it wrong too.

Anyway, I should probably go brief the old dinosaur about Zack.

Grantly. He needs putting straight.

Look, it's a pastoral issue.

Right, I'll deal with it.

Okay.

So you're saying Mum's really upset with me?

Yeah.

Because if you ask me, she'll just try to block out what I've done.

She knows it's too horrible to believe.

Why would you want to protect, don't you?

Well, you're here now, protecting my mum.

Well, what's that supposed to mean?

Whatever.

Look, Clark, all I'm saying is just try and see your mum's sadder things.

I mean, you know, she works hard.

She cares a lot about you and Mika. Yes, I know.

It's just... Everything's got so complicated.

How?

I don't know.

Well, maybe instead of bringing on trouble, you could give her a bit more

support, OK?

Anyway, I'm glad we've had this little chat.

I hope that's the end of it.

You see, that's the problem.

No -one ever believes kids.

Until they do something really big.

So he's going to get help now?

Yeah, him sorting it out.

About this inspection...

I've had an idea.

I've been worrying that all our hard work will have been for nothing.

How come? Because one person could ruin it in a split second.

Steph.

So, we're taking her out of the equation.

How?

I'm sending her on a trip.

You can't just... I can. Or rather, you can.

Sorry? You're going too.

You can't sweep this problem under the carpet just because the LEA are coming.

Why not?

It's unethical.

It's cheating.

It's damage limitation.

Look, I'm going to deal with Steph properly, I promise, but it's going to

more time than we've got.

So all I'm asking for is a little cooperation.

Look at it this way. You can either let Steph and a busload of delinquents cause

havoc wherever they go, or you can go along and make sure that it's kept under

control.

Granby, I thought you might want an update on Zach Walker.

Found him sniffing glue, did you?

He's not a drug addict.

It actually turns out he's a home carer with a very sick mum who he's looking

after day in, day out, without any complaint.

What do you want me to do?

Help him wash her bottom?

No, I'm just asking that from now on we all give Zach plenty of support with his

homework.

Sorry, pastoral care. Your job, not mine.

Grantley? And even if you did offer to split the allowance with me, I'm still

not interested, OK?

Do you know what? Andrew was right about you. You are nothing but a twisted...

Oh, sir?

Are you saying that Trennaman's bad -mouthing me?

Cos I've just about had enough of that snooty little sod interfering in the

of my... Oh, Grantley, grow up!

Well, you can tell him from me.

This is now a union issue.

Hiya.

Son, did Mr. Clarkson speak to you?

Yeah.

And?

He's still worried about you.

Rubbish. It's because he cares about you that he's taking an interest.

Anyway, look, you go to your dad's and have a nice time.

Unless you'd rather us go back home and have a girls' night in.

No, you're all right.

That'll probably do nothing anyway.

Well, you're right there.

You know, maybe that's part of the problem.

You two not getting on.

Still, the E is trying harder now, so maybe some time together should do you

both good.

Chloe.

You will get over Dante, you know.

Steph, what did you want?

Actually, I wanted an opinion.

On what?

French silk.

Got it especially for you.

You're unbelievable.

Thought you might fancy a movie tonight if you're not too busy.

Actually, I'm very busy tonight.

But if you would like to get back in my good book. Yes.

then I suggest that you spend the evening preparing some half -decent

plans that might just impress the L .A. inspector next week. Okay?

Union?

He's having a laugh.

No, Andrew, I think he means it.

Look, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have let him... No, forget it.

Really, it's just water up a duck's back.

Actually, I'd relish a scrap.

With any luck, you may just walk.

Been a hell of a day, hasn't it?

Quite an education.

Look, um, what are you doing tonight? You got any plans?

What do you mean, other than juggling me three boyfriends?

Then how about we go for a meal?

A meal.

Chance to compare notes.

Right, I've got two cod and one sausage. We're going.

Actually, we were just about to... I'll take a cod, please.

Hello. Chloe?

Thank God it's you.

It's Dante.

I'm sorry, my mum took my phone off me.

Don't worry, listen.

I know the police didn't believe you.

I tried.

I really did.

I can't stay in here, Chloe. It's driving me mad.

I don't know what else to do.

You've just got to make them listen to you, Chloe.

You've got to make them take you seriously.

How?

You'll think of something. I know you will.

See, some of the buggers are a bloody waste of space, but you, Kim, you're the

kind of teacher we need more of. I'll take 100 of you tomorrow.

I don't know about that.

No.

Credit where credit's due.

And I would advise you to go back to college and teach the next cohort of

madaloons that want to do this job. But I don't want to lose you.

The implication being that you taught me everything that I know.

Hey, if the cap fits.

Jack, you are such a tart.

Come on, Andrew.

Don't you think she's great?

With the kids.

And how do you always manage to stay so calm?

Excuse me.

What do you say me and you ditch this stuff and get him to clear it up?

You what?

Or better still, we lock him in the cooler.

Oh, Jack, give him a break.

I'm only joking.

I don't think you'd find it funny anyway.

Oh, God. What is it?

Just a reminder about this L .A. visit.

Won't really get in the way from time, will it?

Well, you obviously started off as you mean to go on.

I've had a brilliant time. Thanks for coming.

My pleasure.

Right, then I'll see you tomorrow, yeah? Oh, but let's not leave it there. Why

don't you come back with me?

No, I don't think so. Please.

Really, this is still funny for you.

Look, if you don't come, I'll feel awful.

I'll feel like I've disrupted all our friendships and I couldn't bear that.

Please?

Don't make me beg.

We can stop and get some pizza on the way back.

Please?

Don't you two have stuff you need to talk about?

We've done enough talking.

Leave it.

Okay.

Bye.

Hey.

What's this?

What does it look like? We've been having a spend.

Sorry. Didn't get you anything.

I know there might be some lean times ahead, but at least I'll face debt with

some nice gear.

The beach just smells good, and I know exactly what it needs.

We'll get you a cab later, Iz. Thanks.

Did you find any nice flat, Tom?

Actually, I found a fantastic one, just down by the canal.

It's only half a mile away from the ground. You're joking.

Well, we could walk it there.

I know. It'd be brilliant, wouldn't it?

I'm just going to phone Chloe, check she's all right.

Hi, Jimmy. It's me. Can I speak to Chloe?

You OK, Mum?

Fine.

Yeah, Mum.

I'm fine.

Yeah, honey.

Yeah.

Yeah, nice

They think I do not know The road I'm taking If you meet me

on the way Hesitating That is just because I

know Which way I will choose

The corridors

of this country That I've been traveling

On the lonely search for truth.

The world's so frightening.

Nothing's going right.

Oh,

I

know your secret.

What, I'll call the cab?

I'll do it.

Okay. Well, I might go on up then.

Nighty.

And thanks for everything. My pleasure. Sleep well.

Two minutes.

So what did you think when Lorna told you we were separating?

Well, it was a bit of a shock.

What did you really feel when you heard?

How did you want me to feel?

I don't know.

Pleased.

Just say it.

Don't, Tom. Not yet. I've got to go. Yes, wait.

What the hell was that?

Oh, my God!

What the hell are you doing?

Are you all right?

See, Mum?

I can drive.

Now, do you believe me?

Basically, the situation is this.

Three schools in the area are under photo -closure, and Waterloo Road's one

them. She and Dante have worked out...

If they both admit to the crime, neither of them will be charged.

What, you're saying they've got some sort of pact between them?

No, I don't think so. Trust me.

I know my own daughter.

I love a school trip, don't you all? That's nodding on the back of the bus.

Oh!

Mr. Trellerman.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.