All language subtitles for Waterloo Road s10e20 Final Episode.eng

The possibility of a merger with
Havelock High is a threat. So how do you

to stop it? I don't know.

I'll always be mean, I'll always be
here.

I don't want anything to do with either
of you!

Who's that?

That's my husband.

Why didn't you tell me?

I'm sorry, I had no idea he was about to
turn up. Seriously, it's fine.

You and I only went for a drink. And I
screwed up before.

Lost the best thing I had.

Don't want to do that again.

Go easy on him, yeah. There's nothing
well behind that. I'm not ill.

I ain't really got plans, sir. Ron, the
press want to talk to the head. We've

got quite a situation developing.

I don't care. My family need me.

They come first. But you made a fool of
me.

You're really such a sad, worthless
loser.

Careful.

Horses.

Why haven't you been answering your
phone?

I'm not coming in.

Oh, sorry, I missed that for a second
there. I thought you said you weren't

coming in today.

It's the public consultation. Our last
chance to persuade the parents, the

public and therefore the local council
why the merger with Havelock shouldn't

ahead and you are presenting our case.

Why, someone else will have to do it.
You're the headmaster.

I think I would be more useful keeping
out of the way.

I'm not the best advert for Waterloo
Road at the moment.

So you're just bailing out? You're going
to roll over and let them take what

we've been fighting for?

Looks like it.

I won't let you.

I'm finished, Christine.

The school is finished, too.

I've no fight left in me.

Even if we persuaded the parents.

Since when do councils listen to them?
When elections loom on, which they do at

the moment. You said Waterloo Road would
not close on your watch. I said a lot

of things, most of which turned out to
be wrong.

I'm saying with Leo, he's my priority
now.

I get that.

I do, and God knows I know what it's
like to be dealing with a family crisis

when you're running this school, but...
Then you'll understand.

Justin, tell your dad he's making a big
mistake.

I've tried that, miss.

You're wasting your time.

You know, Dad, I had you down as a lot
of things.

Never a quitter.

No, isn't it?

Fine. So far, it was a little
uncomfortable.

That's why I'm complaining.

Good of you to let me crash tonight.

Oh, no big deal. It was late.

I know. Sorry.

Went too many glasses of wine.

Forgot I was driving.

Still, a bit like old times, wasn't it?

Chatting in the wee small hours.

Making plans.

Thinking about the future.

Well, can you not?

Yeah. Sorry.

Seriously, though. When term ends, maybe
we should think about getting away.

Two of us.

Don't we know?

What do you think?

I don't know, Rob. I can't think about
that right now.

Of course.

Um, I think I've got my phone inside.

Good job I grabbed it.

You'd better forget it.

Come on, stay in my car.

Here it is.

The future.

Or so you hope.

No hope about it.

Have you seen this?

Waterloo Road just made our job today a
whole lot easier.

They're a laughing stock.

I'm assuming that that perception won't
be improved exactly by this.

Waterloo Road.

A vision of the future.

Fantasy, more like.

And how are you six intending to pay for
any new development?

I think they were assuming that you and
the council might give them some money.

Oh, dream on.

Given the state of our finances, I don't
think so.

That's not even happening with Havelock.

The only way this development can be
funded is by demolishing Waterloo Road

selling the land it's built on.

Really?

And that'll work, will it?

Of course.

We've got a queue of property developers
itching to make offers. As soon as

today's presentation's over and done
with.

The feeding frenzy can begin.

And where exactly is my head of
department's office, Selina?

Oh, I'm sure we'll find you a room with
a view somewhere.

But I hope you're not going out with me
just because of the job I've wangled for

you.

Well, I hope you're not going out with
me just because it's useful to have a

mole in the enemy camp.

How could you think such a thing?

Look,

you've got five people eventually. You
might as well get out of the way.

Besides... We need you.

I can't face anyone.

Sure you can.

Apologise to the staff, crack on.

End of.

You know what?

I ain't ever going to stand up in front
of anyone ever again.

And I can't bear this all for seeing
Lorna's husband.

Do you reckon he'll be in again today?

Probably.

Let's front it out.

They hate me. No, they don't. Just leave
you on the whole bright and breezy

thing, you know? Look it down a notch
up.

Thanks,

guys.

School's not going to be the same,
though, is it, if the merger goes ahead?

Just saying. I'd rather things stay the
way they are. I've learnt loads from

Waterloo Road.

I'm happy here.

Shh, forget that.

Happy doesn't count, does it, Mum?

You can be happy at Havelock.

It'll be much better for you.

A bit of affinity.

A better opportunity.

A bit of stuff.

See, what she really means by that is no
loser. What I mean is it's not up for

discussion.

I suspect the merger will happen whether
you like it or not.

Why? I should have a say, shouldn't I?
It's my life.

That's why you're making a mistake.
You're not entitled to an independent

of your own. No way.

Talking of independent, I take it you'll
be going down with a sinking ship?

Absolutely.

Land played on, remember?

I didn't know they were doing a model.

It's well better than ours.

It's a bit flashy, if you ask me.

I like it.

Maybe the mood's not so bad after all.
Got him over the times.

Things change, don't they?

Yeah, but why?

Why does anything have to change? I
don't want Waterloo Road to close.

All right, calm down.

Nor do I, but you've got to admit, it
looks amazing.

Looks aren't everything.

It's what's inside that matters.

What's inside looks pretty good, too.

Point is, it's going to win the parents
round, innit?

Not if I have my way, it won't.

Well, you know, Steph, I thought the new
extension was going to be called the

water delivery.

We changed that, didn't you know?

Clearly not.

I trust everything will run smoothly
today.

None of us can afford another debacle
like you had yesterday.

A lot of important people are coming.

By which you mean parents?

Absolutely.

That's the whole point of the meeting,
isn't it? So the parents can have their

say. It's more to impress the council
than the great and the good.

We want every one of them into the
merger.

Assuming the merger goes ahead, the
fight isn't over yet.

It isn't a fight, is it?

We all just want what's best for our
children, don't we?

Of course, yes.

Is Vaughan in yet?

I should probably have a word.

No, actually, Vaughan's not coming in
today. Family matters.

Really? So Waterloo Road's presentation
isn't even going to be done by its

headmaster?

I'm sure we'll cope.

Just out of curiosity.

How?

I mean, if Vaughan isn't here, who's
going to stand in?

You? Lorna?

Actually... Actually, we're handing the
presentation over to the kids.

Brave.

I'll give you that.

Oh, but I just think if he's honest,
he's not coming in.

I know, I was there till the early hours
trying to persuade him, but he's

stubborn, my son.

I'll say that again.

We'll have to try and cope without him,
but everyone looks like he'll be here,

not just the kids.

You know, all we need is, like, fancy
paps and people.

What are you doing?

I'm going to ring this architect.

He'll design this and just... Ask him if
he's got anything left over.

You're not serious?

Erm... Yeah.

Yeah, could I, erm... Could I ask about
the, erm, models you designed for

projects? He's not got a hope in hell.
Are you going to tell him what I'm at?

Don't burst his bubble just yet. Let him
have his fun.

Yeah, but you did design the model for
Havelock High's new build, didn't you?

I was just wondering if you got anything
left over, you know, don't have to look

the same, just have a lot higher.

Yeah, it's very important.

What?

Of course I'm not from the council.

I'm not even bothered about that, I just
need some help about the... Hello?

Did you just put the phone down on me?

Oh, you don't see?

What did they say?

Well, apparently they're not even on
that job anymore.

And they said the project shouldn't even
go ahead. What's that about?

What's the model even doing here, then?

I don't know.

Look, what you tried to do, taking blame
for your brother, was really stupid,

but really cool.

You're quite the hero, aren't you?

Oh, really?

You'd have done the same.

Oh, I, uh... I didn't get a chance, what
with everything that was going on, to,

um... to say thanks.

What?

Believing in me.

Everyone else had me hung on and
quartered.

What about you?

No worries. I was just helping out a
friend.

We used to be a bit more than friends.

Maybe we could be again.

I don't know.

Maybe.

I wonder what public humiliations lie in
store for us today.

On the contrary, George, I think today
could be our finest hour. Well, I won't

hold my breath in anticipation.

Then maybe you could hold your breath
just long enough to pass out.

Lovely.

George? Mr and Mrs Hutcherson?

Two ticks. I'll grab you a coffee.

Thanks. Oh, he's all over her.

Yeah, like a rash.

How's it going?

You OK?

Yeah, a bit tired. Not like talking.

Rob's on about going away.

That's the best idea he's had so far.

He's welcome to go whenever he wants.

He means together.

Figured as much.

Did you see it?

Not yet.

Have you seen the papers?

How do you react to that?

Pretty well, considering.

Maybe I'll change.

What was that about?

It worked.

Light problem this afternoon.

Move on.

But he's taking the presentation.

Not anymore. I thought maybe we could
get the kids to do that. Oh, good idea.

Don't look. You could introduce them.

Say a few words. Hand over.

Yeah. No, I'm no good at all that
standing on stage stuff.

I'll coach you. Give you a few tips.

Piece of cake.

OK. Thanks.

Sonia, Mr Fitzgerald won't be coming in
today.

Oh, right.

It ain't because of me, is it?

Cos I can't even begin to tell you how
sorry I am for what I've done.

And it'd be special... Sonia, Sonia,
stop it.

There's absolutely no reason to
apologise.

It's all watering at the bridge, isn't
it?

Give me two minutes.

Listen, we both made mistakes.

What do you say we work together to put
them behind us?

OK.

And I can help you win everyone around.
Give you the right words, the right

time. Help in Lorna too.

You like that, right?

Yeah. Cool.

What are you reading now?

Mrs Moggles asked me to host Waterloo
Road's presentation.

You?

Since when were you the head girl?

I'm just trying to help, unlike some.

All right, calm down.

Who'd have thought?

The great rebel Kenzie Calhoun
representing the school.

Oh, how they might have fallen. No, it's
called growing up.

Maybe you should try it.

You know, at least I'm doing my bit.

It's just the school.

It doesn't matter.

Have luck got to be better than here
anyway.

No, I'll learn to read in my head.

Life's been good for me. Yeah, well, not
for me. Life sucks.

But what happened to you was really bad,
but it wasn't the skull's fault, it was

Leo's.

You're making that up for me, eh?

What do you think?

There's plenty of reasons an
architectural firm might drop out of the

Is he well -miffed about it? It's
probably nothing.

We're going to pipe up this afternoon,
and we'll ask that councilwoman if

anything's going on. No.

No, do not do that.

I'm trying to present the school
positively this afternoon. Nothing

How about I look into it for you?

Well, if that's all right, sir.

OK, cool.

Meanwhile, how about you lot get back to
class, yeah?

You got a letter, then?

Yes.

And what have I offered you?

Head of History.

Congratulations, Audrey.

It's a good position and nothing more
than you deserve.

You should be delighted.

I suppose so, yes.

Yourself?

Come on.

Let's put it this way. If you need a
classroom assistant, let me know.

Go on. You should be at the
presentation.

Waterloo Road needs you to be there
today of all days. I can stay with Leo.

No.

It's time I put the kids first.

By abandoning their school?

I've been thinking about it all night.

I'm going to give up teaching.

And do what exactly?

No offence, but relinquishing the role
of main provider may not be the best way

of helping your family right now.

They're mad you don't have a stay -at
-home dad anyway.

Well, maybe that was the problem. No,
infidelity was the problem.

Olga, please, let's not go backwards.
The point is, I want us to start again,

the four of us.

Um, well, I might have something to say
about that.

I don't mean us as a couple.

Oh, well, thank you for clarifying.

I mean as a family unit. I just want to
do what's best for us all this time.

And we will.

We're all responsible for what happened,
including the boys. We are all at

fault. No, it was me.

I got it wrong.

Listen to me, Vaughan Fitzgerald. You do
not have the monopoly on guilt.

In fact, in the queue marked parental
shortcomings, you can get your butt

in line behind mine.

What happened to us?

What happened to this family?

I don't know.

But there's no point wallowing.

There is one thing I do know.

That if we stick together, no matter
what, we will get through this.

If not that you don't want to help, it's
that you can't.

Because?

No, OK.

OK, thank you.

Thanks for your time, anyway.

What's going on?

Maybe something, maybe nothing.

Have you had many dealings with the
local council over the years?

We've had a moment.

What are they like?

Don't ask.

Well, if it isn't our very own cancer
survivor.

What have you got lined up for us today?

Amnesia? Why don't you just wait and
see, George?

I don't think I can do it. Just breathe.

Like I said, remember?

Take your time.

Hi, everyone.

I just wanted to say how sorry I am for
what's happened.

I honestly never meant to tell so many
lies.

I know...

I've abused your trust and your support,
and you've got every right to be cross

with me.

But I promise, I'm going to do
everything in my power to regain your

And hopefully, in time, you'll find it
in your hearts to forgive

me.

Oh, Sonia, man.

We're not cross with you.

We're just worried about you.

We know your heart's in the right place.

Yes, where exactly is that? To the left
of the tumour, above it, below?

What do you think?

I'm so sorry for you.

I think you've coached her well.

Top apology back there.

Standing up back in front of all of us
must have taken some courage, especially

after yesterday.

I, uh, I guess so.

Did, uh, Rob help you?

Um, yeah.

That was nice of him. I would have
thought he had the hump with you after

yesterday. Oh, he had the hump all
right.

Completely lost it with me.

When?

After the conference.

He was, um, pretty nasty, actually.

But I think he felt quite bad about it.

So, uh, we decided to, uh, bury the
hatchet, let bygones be bygones, and

some... Negatives into the positives.

So you're making out, are you?

Well, yeah.

He's apologised and everything.

And he's helped you get back in with us.

Fingers crossed.

Hopefully everything's going to be cush
day.

Right.

Of course, of course. Come in.

You all right?

So -so.

I just wanted to say thank you for
everything.

For being there for me.

Well, I wasn't, really.

I didn't do an awful lot, to be honest.

Certainly nothing to deserve this.

You did what you could.

Which was hardly anything.

Are you going? Oh, yes.

Thank you. Sorry.

It's not much.

No, no.

What is it?

It's a friendship bracelet.

I made it.

Gosh.

Do you make a lot of these?

It lovers.

In that case, I shall wear it
forevermore.

Sir, do you believe in forgiving people?

Well, it's never been my strongest suit,
but, um... Yeah.

If you can.

Thanks.

Molly, what are you doing here?

Can I come in?

I don't think that's a good idea. Leo's
here.

Please sit down.

No, I'm fine.

I've spoken with your parents and
assured them and the police that we will

cooperate fully.

It's OK.

I've not come about any of that.

I just have something that I'd like to
say to you.

Leo, what you did to me, I'll never
forget.

But I will try and forgive.

You humiliated me, but I know that it's
you that needs help.

I never meant for it to get that far.

It just happened.

I wasn't thinking.

Yeah, well, it's you that needs to live
with that now, not me.

I just want you to know that I won't be
beaten by you.

I won't let my time at Waterloo Road be
defined by what you did to me.

I'm sorry.

I thought that a bit of a makeover was
going to make me into a better person,

and it didn't.

And I shouldn't have wanted it to.

I realise now that it's okay just to be
me.

I believe in myself.

Sit down. I'll get your food.

Don't even get to choose your own lunch.

How do you mean? Prof is grabbing
something.

He'll be with you everywhere.

He's got your bodyguard.

It's a bit harsh, isn't it? He is
helping us out.

Yeah, about that.

Do you know how you said he was pretty
relaxed about the papers?

Yeah. According to Sonia, he wasn't last
night. He said he completely lost it

with her.

Did he mention that to you?

No, but Rob and Sonia are fine.

He spent half the morning building her
up to apologise to everyone.

Maybe he felt bad.

What's your point?

He seems to be very good at getting
people to do exactly what he wants.

He's a PR person, not his job.

Just his job.

Marco!

Are you joking with me?

No, I don't think so.

Hey.

How about work again?

Not exactly.

Did you and Sonia have words after the
press conference yesterday?

Sonia... Erm... Might have mentioned
something. Can't really remember. It was

all a bit of a flurry.

Why?

You didn't mention it, that's all.

Didn't think it was a big deal.

Anyway, going away.

What about Spain?

You OK?

I feel awful about Bonnie.

She's had her fight, now you've got
yours.

And we'll do whatever it takes to work
that out.

Dad, there is no point in you giving up
your job and leaving the school when it

needs you because of me, is there?

I feel awful enough as it is.

You're doing great.

Understanding.

Always making sure we listen to the
needs of others.

Safety.

Ensuring our school protects its people.

And finally... Trust.

Up like a turkey.

About to get roasted.

Scott, just get out, moron! What do you
want?

Nothing. No trouble.

I just came to say good luck.

I'm not sticking around to watch you
make a fool of yourself.

So, see you later.

Oh, well, thanks for the support, mate.

Kenji, no, don't. Just leave it, please.

No, he needs to hear this.

What is your problem, Fairchild?

You!

You're my problem. Why?

Why can't you just leave it out? Why do
you have to spoil everything?

See this?

This is better. This is more like it.
More like what?

You. I mean, what's all that in there?
What's that about?

It's called taking responsibility.

On whose terms?

Sure you want to save the school, that's
fine.

Just do it your way.

Not theirs.

Mouth off like the gobby cow that you
are. That would be 50 times more

effective. What's wrong in showing how
far I've come?

They're turning you into a robot. No,
they're turning me into someone with a

future.

Whereas you, you're just the same as
you've always been.

Kicking off against anyone and anything.

This place gave me a chance, Scott. I
want to save it. If you can't be

then do us a favour and get lost.

Marco? Sorry, mate.

Have you and I got off on the wrong foot
or something?

How do you mean?

I don't know. I just get the impression
like we haven't exactly hit it off.

Does it matter? Why do you care?

I just think it'd be nicer if we all got
along.

Why? Got something to hide?

No, mate.

Just being friendly, that's all.

So that's what this is about.

Trying to get me on board now, are you?

I don't know what you mean.

Like you've done with all the others?

Wow.

You really do have a problem, don't you?
With you, yeah.

I don't like you and I don't trust you.

The Lorna I met was a feisty,
independent woman with a gob on her. Now

even choosing her own lunch.

Oh, I'm sorry.

You're just jealous, aren't you?

What? Yeah, you're jealous because
you've got the hots for my wife.

No, I don't think it is that. And, mate,
I get it.

I really do.

And I don't really find you much of a
threat either.

So I'm not the problem.

You're the problem. Don't you dare.

Admittedly, not much of one.

I'll have you any time you want. All
right, mate.

I think

today is about a different kind of
fight, Danny.

Glad you came back.

Bills me a job.

Oh, you'd have been fine. And getting
the kids to do the presentation must

been right. Oh, it was nothing.

A fan.

Big day.

Good luck.

What persuaded you to change your mind?

A combination of the indomitable spirit
of our pupils and Leo.

Good for him.

Much better behaviour than some of our
teachers.

Everything okay on that score?

Nothing she can't handle, I'm sure.

Steph, good to see you again.

And you.

I gather it's been a testing time? It's
always a testing time. Wouldn't have it

any other way. The important thing is we
are here to present our case.

I'm bored to hearing it.

Ah, Ed Martha.

I didn't see your face.

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Oh, what a shame.

For you, I mean.

I'm sure the kids will do us proud.

I'm sure the parents will see sense and
the council will act accordingly, won't

they, Selina?

Yeah. Good luck with that.

Careful. Drinks might be spiked.

When exactly did you become so cynical,
George?

Birth?

The sooner this place is put out of its
misery, the better.

Hmm.

Hey, Mum.

You know Selina Deda from the council,
right?

Yeah, pretty well. Why?

Maybe you could ask her about the
architects that made the model.

Yeah, they did a great job.

Clearly not that great. They got sacked,
but they didn't think the new build

should go ahead.

She told you that?

They did.

The council put a lot of pressure on her
not to talk, though I called the

council and asked who the new architects
are.

What's your point, Guy?

There are no new architects.

No one's been appointed. No one.

So you might want to ask your friend
why.

There's Carrie's future, after all.

Hey, Mackenzie.

Look, if you've come to wind me up,
forget it.

No, I've not.

I was thinking about what you said.

Maybe you're right.

Maybe it's time for me to do something.

Like what?

I liberated Eve from my dad.

What for?

Plan B.

Direct action.

I thought I could chain myself to that
stupid model in your presentation. How

would that help, idiot?

I thought you'd be pleased. Not like
that.

Typical of you.

Stupid idea.

Look, I'm trying, you know. Yeah, well,
try harder.

OK.

There. Where have you been all this
time?

Getting changed.

Grabbing some things.

Grabbing some things? What for?

It's a surprise.

Anyway, it's a shame you're not taking
the lead now. Vaughan's back.

You would have been great.

Anyway, I'm going to work the room.

OK.

Are you suffering?

So did Vaughan read you the right act?

Oh, yeah, you bet.

Care to explain?

There's no point. You're not going to
listen and it doesn't matter.

You nearly decked my husband with
corporate matters.

Husband now, isn't it? He was more of an
ex yesterday.

Rob said you were going in for a fight.

Is that true?

We had a difference of opinion, and I
lost the plot, which seems to mean I

the argument as well.

He knew exactly what he was doing,
playing me like that.

Was that what he used to do with you?

He was burnt out and frustrated with
work, and... Yeah, he took it out on me.

How?

Doing me down, mostly.

Controlling me.

Controlling you, that's changed, has it?

Yes, it has.

I ask because from where I'm standing,
he's controlling everyone, and most of

all you.

Lorna.

Lorna, I think you're brilliant.

Maybe he's right, maybe I am jealous,
but please, take me out of the equation

and don't let him go back to controlling
you.

Marco, how worthy is me?

You know her, don't you?

Little Miss Sweet and Innocent. But you
don't.

Trouble.

What are you doing?

Me?

Nothing.

What are you doing?

Sonia, have you got a minute?

I just wanted to say sorry if Rob was
hard on you yesterday.

He said that he had words with you and
that he felt bad about it.

Did he?

Well, good.

Because he was a bit out of order.

I mean, I know I was in the wrong.

He was pretty horrible to me.

He just sort of flipped.

Just the two of you seemed fine this
morning.

Yeah, well, he said sorry and said
he'd... helped me apologise to everyone.

And you let him?

Yeah. And it worked a treat, thank
goodness.

So, me and him, we're completely fine
now.

Oh, good question, Loony, at one o
'clock.

Steph, hi.

Lovely to see you. You too. Can I just
ask, is there currently no architect

attached to the project?

We're currently considering a number of
firms to see which one's the best fit.

What was the problem with the last one?

Nothing to worry about.

Now, really, we should get started.

Delina, you know I've wanted my daughter
to go to Harvard all along, which is

why I volunteered to help you promote
it. What a fantastic job you've done.

You should think about standing for a
place in the council.

I could put in a word.

I'd like that.

But my daughter's education comes first.

To which end, I'd better start my
presentation.

Good afternoon, everyone.

Welcome to Waterloo Road. Here to
explain the potential positives of a

with Havelock Hive, will you please
welcome Selina Wilson.

So a merger makes organisational sense
in terms of economy and efficiency.

But much more importantly than that, it
makes educational sense.

Improved facilities, higher standards,
better results for your children.

Thank you.

Any questions?

Presumably, the new build won't be
finished by the beginning of next term.

So what will there be in the meantime?

Water cabins.

A temporary measure, obviously.

Can you tell me, is it really going to
be called the will? There's been

about the architect?

She said it was all in hand.

And you believed her?

Mum, you and me are never going to agree
on this stuff, but please.

For Carrie's sake, not mine.

Thank you.

Can you reassure all of us parents that
there is absolutely nothing wrong with

the proposed new build?

Of course.

It's all on track.

So why are there no architects on board?

And why did the previous ones part
company with the project?

We didn't think that they were up to it,
so we're in the process of changing.

It's all in hand.

But you... Thank you. And I'll hand you
over to Waterloo Road.

Thank you, Selina.

To make Waterloo Road's presentation, we
thought it only fitting to turn to a

pupil. A pupil who has benefited
enormously from her time here. Will you

welcome Kenzie Calhoun.

Who will be with us, surely?

Kenzie? What's going on?

Told you. It was, er... Well, it was
meant to be a surprise.

What is all my stuff doing in your car?

How did you get it? I borrowed your
keys, like I said.

Thought we could go away.

How dare you? You have no right to take
my keys and go into my flat.

I was thinking France instead of Spain.

I booked tickets.

You've what?

You have no right to do this. Any of it.

You've played Sonia, haven't you?

To cover up the real you.

Is that what you've always done with me?

Oh, babe, come on.

You don't even want to save Waterloo
Road, do you?

You don't care.

You just want it to be over with so you
can get me back. I can't believe I've

been so stupid.

Marco saw through it straight away.

Wait a minute.

Saw through what?

You. I've let you just come back in and
take over. This is what I ran away from.

This is why I ran away. And this is why
I didn't talk to you about it, because I

knew you'd convince me otherwise.

You're not thinking straight, are you?

I can't believe I fell for it again.

You're blind.

Blind?

Stupid? Same thing, really.

How you made Debbie the head, I will
never know.

I mean, honestly, not exactly done much
for this dump, have you?

Don't give me that little lost girl
look.

See?

Nothing's changed at all, has it? Yeah,
it has.

What are you going to do? Run away
again?

I don't think so.

You're going nowhere. Get off me. Come
on.

Don't touch me.

She was right here.

Now where's she gone?

Kendrick!

I don't know.

I don't know if we have words.

Don't you?

Bad time for one of your pupils to play
truant, isn't it?

Perhaps,

but then again, Waterloo Road has never
been about fleet presentation any more

than it's been about statistics or
exams.

Waterloo Road is about energy and
imagination and, above all, heart.

Stop! Stop!

It's over!

Yeah, right.

Yes, I'm not running this time. I don't
have to. Lorna, I'm here because of you,

because I want to be with you. If you
want to control me, but you've got no

power over me anymore.

You may not have changed, but I have.

But what are you going to do? Get angry?
Lose it? I don't care. You won't win.

We're finished.

Once and for all. No, we are.

Get out of here.

It's not over.

What have you done?

At the beginning of this term, I
instigated the second half of taking on

no one else wanted. A range of pupils
that presented a very great challenge to

us at this school.

Pupils like me!

May I?

What are you going to do?

I'm one of your second chances.

Was I worth it?

Because now's the time to find out.

Be my guest.

Lock the doors.

Sorry, can't use this door.

Two minutes.

Hey,

hey, hey.

Where do you all think you're going?

We aren't finished with you yet.

In fact, we haven't even started, so you
might as well all sit down.

We can't lock us in against our will.

Do you want a bet?

Thorne, what is this?

Um, this.

This is Waterloo Road.

Who are blocky kids like me who aren't
afraid to kick off when we don't get

we want?

Rightly or wrongly?

Truth is, Sometimes not giving up is all
you've got.

And others got to hear that.

So you're right about Rob.

He's definitely an ex.

I don't really care about this place.

But Kenzie, she does.

And she irritates the hell out of me
sometimes.

But, well, she's my touchstone.

This was meant to be her.

Up here.

To tell you what we're all about.

And to show you how far she's come in
that.

But this is your chance.

Your chance to tell this lot exactly
what we're about.

And not with fancy PowerPoints or
speeches.

But what's in here.

So come on guys.

Why tear it?

Waterloo Road took us in when we had
nothing and no one.

They've been amazing.

We'd be on the streets all locked up if
the school hadn't have done that.

This place is my home.

Always has been, and it always will be.

The truth is, I don't know where I'd be
if it wasn't for this place. I didn't

have the best start.

And then when my mum died, I thought
that was it.

But Waterloo Road was there to pick up
the pieces and turn my life around, and

now everything's great.

It's not just... It's about education.

It's about the people you meet.

And the friends you make.

For life.

I took a few wrong turns as well.

Did some pretty stupid things.

But they didn't turn their back.

They got me help.

And now things are much, much better.

Waterloo Road has helped me understand
what being a part of a family really

means.

Cheers, Dad.

I was really badly bullied.

But people here rallied round to help me
and that really made a difference.

So I don't blame the school.

Or the person who did it to me.

I'm a much better person now and that's
thanks to Waterloo Road.

It's not just about bricks.

It's not about models and fancy
presentation.

Ultimately, it's a lot simpler than
that.

It's about trust.

We trust each other.

We trust this school.

We don't trust you.

I've just about had enough of this.
Either you let us out or we call the

I think you've made your point,
everyone.

But it's time to let the people out.

As soon as this merger goes ahead, the
better. I couldn't agree more.

Let's not convince nobody.

It doesn't make any difference.

That's right, Audrey. You give them
hell.

Do no such thing.

I'm joining them.

It's like 1968 all over again.

Save us!

What's happening back there?

Police, ambulances, paramedics, you
know.

Average day at Waterloo Road. I wouldn't
worry about it. It'll be history soon.

You were great inside.

Although I don't think you're about to
win any popularity contests.

Yeah, well, nothing unusual there.

Hard to imagine, I know, but I was never
overly popular at school.

Generally survived by heckling from the
sidelines.

Always more comfortable on the outside.

Like the piss of an orange.

Well, you're mine now.

Although...

The real irony is that there is
something wrong with the new build,

I mean, don't get me wrong, I don't
care, but you were saying the other day

the council was in debt.

Presumably that's why you're having to
sell Waterloo Road.

Well, George, as long as I can trust
you, yes.

The sooner the better.

Why the rush?

The land at Havelock is sinking.

And there's no way the new wing can be
built on it.

Port -a -cabins are fine, but they'll be
there for years.

Put simply, we have to sell this place
because we need the money.

And before anyone realises that the new
build will never happen. Exactly.

We sort our finances and then, and only
then, questions will be raised about the

land and decisions will be reversed.

By which time the Waterloo Road students
will all be at Havelock.

And a crammed Havelock with no extra
wing.

Well, it's not ideal, but it's just the
way it has to be.

Yeah.

Although, I'm not so sure.

Especially given that I've been
recording this entire conversation.

Yes, I'm afraid the kids got to me, too.

I know, I know, but what choice do we
have?

God, I mean, if this gets out... OK.

Right.

Come on.

Can I have a word?

Now.

If you don't mind.

I just thought you should all know
you've earned yourself a reprieve.

You get to keep your school open.

Really? Really?

You've stopped the merger. It's not
going to take place.

Waterloo Road will carry on.

Why? How?

Just David Kipple's persuaded us.

So where did you find her?

Freezer.

Yeah, I know. I don't know what she was
doing.

There's something I need to say.

Yeah, yeah, all right. I need to spell
it out.

Be good to her.

They deserve each other.

So did you miss her?

Like a dog misses mage.

How are you feeling?

Better.

Oh, good.

Maybe we should go for that meal that
you mentioned.

That'd be nice.

Thank you.

Anything to confess, George? No, no.

Gentlemen can't have a secret.

Gentlemen know, is it?

Not every day you save a school and let
the pesky kids take the credit.

Yes, and how did you manage to do that,
exactly?

I'm afraid I'm not at liberty to divulge
that kind of information.

But you were pro -merger.

What made you change your mind?

All the who's and the what, really.

I... Take it you and Selina are... Dead
in the water?

Yep.

Which saddens me more than I'd expected.

That's the problem with finding out you
have a heart.

Things hurt.

Oi!

Look at that.

Penny for them?

Think about Grantley.

To Grantley.

Cue the music.

I've made some stupid decisions in my
time, but I've never given up on a kid.

I don't want to be the school freak
show. You know, the girl everyone looks

because she was dumb enough to get
herself pregnant.

Play games with me again, Sambuca, and
your whole family will suffer.

You're learning.

Fincharky, I'll start today.

Took you on Waterloo Road, eh?

Number one, they're not allowed to kill
you. It is school rules.

Well, dear, I suggest you teach me
something I don't already know.

I hate it when it's not a dream for me
to have a say in the future of my

We expect a terror alert every morning,
a firebomb tomorrow, or an acid attack.

The weirdest nightmare.

Checks the tables at Carol Bank.

I turned up for a week's cover. Ended up
staying 25 years.

If you've got any favourite bits, see if
they made it into the ten biggest

Waterloo Road moments online now at bbc
.co .uk forward slash Waterloo Road.

One of the options for life after
school, explored tomorrow at nine, they

skyscraper window cleaning in world's
toughest jobs here on three.

Repair and Synchronization by
Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0