All language subtitles for Waterloo Road s08e09

Mom, we need to find the culprit.

Mom!

Mom, what have you done?

He's off to drink. He's not going to go
back. Are you sure? I mean... I believe

her this time.

See you later.

Keep that out of my business.

I want to lodge a complaint.

I'm going to die.

Playing with fire is no laughing matter.

Will you help me die?

William? Why do you always take so long
in there?

Then again, I suppose there is a lot to
wash, isn't there?

Are you not going to wait for me or give
you a lift?

No, thanks. Have you no idea what I'm
going through?

I thought I was getting everything back
on track, but McFall victimising me?

Well, it's all too much.

And how is drinking going to help with
that?

Don't start on me, Connor. Not now.

You know she said I was being
oversensitive?

That I'm not right in the head?

When did she say that?

She always gets to me when no one else
is around. I'm just worried she's going

to convince everyone that I'm lying.

She won't.

Why do you know that?

Even you started doubting me, my own
son.

I'm not angry at you. It's just her
playing her clever little tricks.

But I refuse to back down.

You can't let people just push you
around.

Is my skirt ready yet, miss?

Sorry, flower. I'll have it for you
tomorrow.

Are you all right?

Fine.

Jade.

I have done me Auntie Carol's special
pregnancy breakfast. There you go.

She had half a dozen healthy babies, did
Carol?

Not all at once.

No, you wally.

Thanks, Maggie, but I'm not really
hungry.

It's not for you.

It's for Junior.

There you go, now.

Scrambled eggs for the protein.

Wholemeal toast for the rocket.

And sardines for the iron.

Is there something wrong with it?

Are you going to tell us what's up, or
do I have to drag it out of you?

What are you talking about? I'm fine.

Yeah, you hardly touched your breakfast.

You and Scout better not be kicking off
again. I heard you arguing this morning.

She thinks she owns this place. Enough.

I'm not having you and her at each
other's throats, man. You've got to try

get on.

Please.

For me.

Morning. Morning.

You're still angry at me?

What would I have to be angry with you
about?

Michael, I'm sorry.

The cash prize was a mistake.

Yes, it was.

But it was a week ago. Maybe it's time
for us to move on.

Well, that's fine, Lorraine, but you
know what? It's not the only thing.

You don't listen to me.

I'm the man that you hired to run this
place.

So I'm stubborn.

Listen, I'm new to all this.

I'm not. It's what I do.

Message received.

And by way of an apology, I've got
something for you. Or should I say

Who? A PA.

Right. Yeah.

She's coming in this morning.

That's great.

Did I just raise a smile?

I've done the report you wanted on the
bullying charge.

I could probably set up the mediation
for today, if you want.

I don't want to be too hasty. You never
know, it might blow over.

The threat of it might help.

Tom, this arse and that alert, don't you
think it's a bit... Excessive, yes, but

rather not to reason why and all that.

Well, if I am to retain even a shard of
my sanity, I must have my break. Well,

tell me about it.

Well, at least you don't have to spend
every waking minute with the swine.

Do you want me to do your lunchtime
shift?

Would you?

Mediation, what? So she can twist
everything?

Thanks, but no thanks.

Well, this is part of the process when
you bring a formal complaint against a

colleague, Christine.

Unless you want to withdraw it.

No.

She's a bully. I don't see how talking
about it's going to change that.

You can see what I'm up against, but I'm
happy to do that if you can get my

history. I want my name cleared.

Thank you, Audrey.

Don't let her drag you into it.

I'm not, but that affects us too, you
know. If my mum loses her job, then

going to have to move again.

She won't get sacked if she's telling
the truth.

Why don't you back off and leave my mum
alone?

I beg your pardon?

You won't be happy to hear of her
career, will you?

You shouldn't believe everything that
woman tells you. That's my mother you're

talking about. And a fine example she's
setting you. I can see where you get

your tendency to vent your spleen.

I've got that book you wanted on war
poetry, Connor. Excellent idea, Kevin.

Real suffering for a noble cause. That
should put things into perspective for

you, Connor.

What do you want to do?

Oh, there's no harm in keeping her
sweet.

Don't rise to the old witch. You
shouldn't give her the satisfaction.

See you later.

Tracksuit bottoms are not uniform,
Rhiannon. Go and change, please.

But my skirt's in the wash. Then you can
get one from lost property.

Are you serious?

No. Please, Rhiannon. Michael.

I think you should know the staff are
starting to grumble about your fire

rota. Let me guess.

Grantley? Yeah, well, not just him.

Giving up their lunch breaks to patrol
the school isn't what they signed up

Well, it might not be, but we have to
deal with this, Tom. If we go stoking it

up, we could end up with a copycat on
our hands. If we keep careful watch over

the school, that won't happen, will it?

Under Hill. Here.

You know I'm here for you. Wilson, here.

But you can't let her get to you like
this. Right.

Here. It's not about me. It's about Mum.

OK, everyone, off you go. And remember,
be careful out there.

You lot should be on strike.

What about?

Miss McFall and her bullying.

That's enough, Connor.

Great. We must pull Daddy around here,
isn't there?

Hope it's you next in the firing line.

I said that's enough.

I'm telling you, mate. Shut on about it.
I'm going to get you anyway.

Yeah, apparently not.

So why don't you do something about it?

Whoa, look at the size of this.

I don't think it will fit in there.

It's big enough for an elephant.

Give me that gown.

Now there is nothing like a first -hand
account to get a real insight into what

these men went through, which is why I
have brought in something very special

for you to look at.

Now my grandfather was a chaplain in the
First World War.

He was at the front, and these were the
sermons that he gave to the men before

they went into battle.

Brave words to inspire very scared young
men.

Some of whom would have been the same
age as you are now.

So did he fight too, miss?

Fortunately, no, because he was a
chaplain. He didn't have to.

Or I probably wouldn't be here today.

Woo -hoo, lucky us.

Do we get to edit in this?

Must have been pretty persuasive
material to get young lads to give up

lives. Of course.

I know I'm looking fabulous, but you
should be paying attention to her, not

Thank you for that, Rhiannon.

Now, if anyone would like to have a
closer look at the book, come up at the

of the lesson, but you will have to wear
these gloves.

You saying I got dirty hands from it?
No, it's just the book is extremely

delicate and even the slightest bit of
sweat from your fingers can damage it.

I won't let her know it, then, miss.

She sweats like a fat pig. Jodie, that's
enough.

Oink, oink. If I'm a pig, you're a
scrawny little rat. Sit down, Rhiannon.

That's all right, miss. I might be
standing if you don't mind. Yes, I do

actually. Please sit down.

What's the big deal? I just want to
stand up.

First you're extremely late, and now
you're being insolent.

You're so keen to stand, you may do so
outside.

I will deal with you later.

Good morning, everyone.

Where's Rhiannon?

Miss McFarlane's kept her back.

Oh.

Yes, you know.

What was that all about, Rhiannon?

I've got to go to English.

I think you need to take a long, hard
look at yourself.

I've got a test.

I think you're compensating for your
weight by playing the clown.

You can't say that.

Being overweight can affect your self
-esteem.

And it can change the way other people
view you, too.

What's it got to do with you?

I'm concerned for you, that's all.

I'm trying to help. Well, leave me
alone, then.

What is the difference between
endothermic and exothermic?

Endothermic absorbs heat energy.

Exothermic gives it out.

Whatever. Okay, so endothermic would be
like an ice cube melting.

And? Excellent. Yeah, I admit.

Um...

Yeah.

A little bit of this on the table.

And then add a drop of this to it.

What does that do?

It causes an explosion, which makes me
pretty angry, and it gets you guys sent

to the cooler.

Great.

That's not actually a fair myth.

It's all my fault. I was just
demonstrating the difference between

and exothermic. And that was going to be
totally exothermic.

Well, I'm glad you see the benefits of
practical demonstration, Kevin.

Oh, yeah, I do, Miss. It's all very well
talking about chemical reactions, but

to really understand them, you have to
see them in action. A less talk, more do

kind of thing.

I couldn't agree more.

Yeah. Off you go.

Fair enough.

I understand what you're going through.

No, you don't. I do.

Trust me.

That's me.

Don't be stupid.

It is, I promise.

I used to spend my life comfort eating.
I was very unhappy.

I was bullied relentlessly at school.

I decided I'd had enough.

Deep down, I knew I wasn't worthless.

So I started being strict with myself.

Less food, more exercise, a lot of work,
a lot of discipline, and I lost weight.

Turned my life around. I mean, suddenly,
everybody looked at me differently. I

started looking at myself differently.

Why are you telling me this? Because I
understand what you're going through.

you don't.

I take a group of staff.

Power walking, down by the water, every
lunchtime.

You should join us.

Are you having a laugh?

Oh, it's not that strenuous. We all
motivate each other. It's fun.

There's a sense of being in it together.

I am not going with you and the other
teachers jogging. Power walking.

All right, well, then, just come for a
stroll. But, Rhiannon, we've got to do

something about your weight, haven't we?

It's the root of your problems.

So let's deal with it.

Fine.

That's settled. You'll come then.

Shut up, Ian.

There are smart ways to get him looking
for you.

Sorry, sir.

What do you think you're doing? Holding
your pupil back so she

misses my class.

Heck, you're a pot. Thanks to you, she
missed an important test.

This is not the time or the place. Not
only is it disruptive, it's also

extremely rude. But I suspect you know
that already, Audrey.

You are in so much trouble with Miss
Mulgrew and it's all your fault. No,

not. Well, I told her it was. So what
are you going to do about it? Jodie,

her alone.

I wasn't doing nothing.

You two have been at loggerheads for far
too long. It's high time you sorted

things out. Oh, well.

Right, Jodie, you will join us for our
lunchtime power walk.

See, if that doesn't clear your daft
heads...

Sorry

to bother you, Michael.

Is it important, Christine? I'm
optimising it this morning.

Ah, yes, it is, I'm afraid.

I just thought you should know that as a
result of the bullying charge, Miss

McFall is now trying to undermine my job
as a teacher.

Really? She kept Rhiannon back after her
class, which meant she missed a very

important test with me. No explanation,
no apology, nothing.

And I'm worried she's taking her
aggression out on Connor, too.

Right.

I said mastery. I assumed you would want
to know if one of your teachers was

compromising the professionalism of a
colleague.

I'll have a word with her, but you need
to figure out a way of working together.

You don't know what she's like. She's
draconian. The woman is stuck in the

ages. She has no place in a school like
this. Christine, you started the ball

rolling on this. She must have expected
some fallout.

All I can do is suggest that we bring
the mediation forward.

Is that what you want?

Right, so, this is the secretary's
office.

Wow, this is all right.

Sonia, just try and be cool, yeah?

Remember, first impressions count.

A window.

That car can keep an eye on him, eh?

Are you listening?

Right.

First impressions count.

Come in.

Sonia, this is Michael Byrne, our
headteacher.

Pleased to meet you, Mr Byrne.

I've heard so much about you.

Don't worry, it's all good.

Sonia, have a seat.

Did you have a chance to look at Sonia's
CV?

Yes, I had a quick scan.

All seems very impressive.

I see you volunteered for a children's
charity working with... Little cherubs.

Erm... Working with disaffected
teenagers.

I just love young people.

All kinds.

Come on, yeah, why don't you tell Mr
Byrne why you want the job?

Right.

Well... I'm... dead organised.

I like everything to be neat and tidy.

And... I'm a stickler for timing. Never
like to be late.

Good. And what is it that appeals to you
about this job in particular?

Well, I've read a lot about the school
and heard a lot from Donaghan,

obviously.

I think it's great what you're doing
here and I'd really like to be part of

OK, Sonia, thanks for coming in. No
worries.

Thanks for seeing me.

We'll be in touch.

Bye.

On the strength of that little shambles,
I wouldn't hire you as the cleaner.

Really?

Everything all right?

Yeah, I have to go.

Oh, in that case, why don't we give
Sonia a trial?

She can make a start on the filing while
you're out.

Sure.

Yeah, knock yourself out.

Lorraine.

One of your

rejects, I presume?

It's a bit harsh.

Where exactly did you find her? Well,
she was recommended by a friend.

Who you are.

Hang on. You put up with Janice for how
long?

Janice was... What?

Efficiency personified?

Inherited.

What did he say?

Just keep your head down, your mouth
shut, and he might just give you the

Right.

Sonia, if you mess this up, it could
reflect badly on me. You make me sound

I'm a liability. You are a liability.
I'm only doing this as a favour to Mum.

No more free rides, remember?

I'll be back to check on you later.

You look much better today.

I used to do a visit from my favourite
nurse.

Ah, the one with the blue eyes.

No, the one with the drugs.

Right.

Funny how the prospect of death clears
your mind.

Does it?

If I had my time again, I'd do things
differently.

Yeah, I know.

I know that. I can't live like this.

I'm not going to lose you. Not now, not
just as I'm finding you.

So please don't ask me that again.

Now, most teachers aren't that smart.

With the right plan, you can get away
with anything.

And we can have some fun in the process.

I think you're like me.

You love a bit of chaos.

So what is this plan that you're
hatching then?

Well, you don't need to know the
details.

But have you ever heard of plausible
deniability?

Suffice to say, it's going to properly
bring Miss McFall down.

Just cover for me at the end of period
four. Yeah?

Yeah.

And as her carer, I thought you should
know, she's pretty vulnerable at the

moment. She seems her usual
confrontational self to me. No, that's

facade.

Underneath it, she's got very low self
-esteem, which I'm trying to help her

with. Oh, God help the poor girl if
you're on her case.

I presume you're talking about Rihanna?
I wasn't talking to you, Christine.

Excuse me, ladies.

Well, I've talked to Michael about your
plan to undermine me.

I cannot work out if you're paranoid or
just self -obsessed, but I was not

trying to undermine you. I was trying to
help a student who was upset and in

need of some support.

But this is my free period.

I know.

I'm sorry, it's really not fair.

It's Miss McFall's fault for keeping you
behind.

So why should I have to suffer?

I had a word with her about it, but you
know what she's like.

Just don't let her push you around like
she does everyone else.

We did a test on Keats last week.

And now we need to do another one. I
can't let one of my stars fall behind. I

need you leading from the front.

I'm not a star.

You have a lot of potential, my girl,
more than you think.

Now we're having a laugh.

I'm serious.

Just don't get distracted, okay?

And if Miss McFall tries to keep you
behind again, tell her you've got more

important things to do than listen to
her spouting.

And if he doesn't like it, don't worry.

I'll sort it.

Here.

You've got 40 minutes.

The title is a reference to John Donne's
No Man Is An Island.

What does that mean, do we think?

The people need other people.

Right.

But we can't exist in isolation, which,
within the context of the book, is all

about comradeship. Now, this is the
recurring theme of the novel.

Now, we know that these men are prepared
to die together.

But what else is Hemingway telling us
about Jordan?

That he likes blowing things up.

Well, I was actually thinking along the
lines of Jordan's sense of duty, but

thank you, Kevin.

Well, it's quite a tragic love story
too, isn't it?

He's willing to sacrifice his girlfriend
for his cause.

Exactly. And the writer has us on
tenterhooks about what he actually

OK, turn to page 62 and read the first
three passages, please.

What's gone on with you?

What? You've been acting weird all day.

You've barely spoken to me.

I'm fine, just...

Worried about Mum.

Looking good.

Yeah. Excellent.

I'll mark it later and give you the
result tomorrow, but as I say, you have

lot of natural ability for analysing
poetry.

Thanks.

Are you all right?

Sit down. Do you want some water?

No, thanks. I'm just feeling totally
rubbish today.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

And the last thing you need is McFall
pushing you around.

No, it's not that.

No, but it can't help. I mean, I know
what she's like. She's got a reputation.

Is there anything you want to tell me,
Rhiannon?

I'm funny now.

Sure?

It's probably because I haven't eaten.

Yeah, not eating.

Well, that's a first.

Can I go now?

Sure. And, um, well done.

Uh, it's Mr. Burning.

Not in at the moment.

But I'm Sonia.

Uh, I should come back later. I need to
go back to class.

Oh, never mind that.

I was quite surprised when I met him,
but he never said he was so buff.

Your sister?

When exactly were you going to tell me
about this?

Well, you would have guessed sooner or
later. I mean, we're the spit of each

other, don't you think?

Can you ask Miss McFall to come and see
me, please? She's history.

Oh, dear.

No, she's head of history.

Oh, right.

Sorry. Turn right out of the door, down
the corridor, through the crush hole.

Sonia!

Are they right?

Sorry to bother you.

I'm Sonia, Mr Byrne's PA. Well, for the
day, anyway.

Hopefully permanent, fingers crossed.

I'm on trial.

Oh, well, good luck.

Thanks.

Can I help you?

Oh, yeah.

Mr Byrne was wondering if you'd pop
along and see him.

Mr. Chalk, can you help me with this
code that I'm stuck?

Oh, what a pickle, eh?

How interesting.

Let's see what we can do.

I plucked this whole scenario out of a
fevered imagination. Thank you.

Enough of the recriminations. It's like
dealing with a couple of bickering

pupils.

I'm going to bring the mediation
forward.

You're both free period sex?

Well, if you'll excuse me, I promised
Rhiannon I'd help with his lunch time.

I'm a woman of my word, if nothing else.

Oh, watch where you're going.

Sorry, I haven't found my way around yet
and I'm a bit lost.

Who exactly are you?

I'm Sonia, Mr Burns' PA. Well,
hopefully.

I wouldn't look so damn happy about it
if I were you.

Why's that?

There's only one thing worse than not
getting that job.

What's that?

Getting it.

What do you mean?

I'm loving it. Mr Burns seems really
nice in this place as well.

It's brilliant, isn't it?

You're either woefully naive or mentally
incompetent. Either way, you'll fit

right in.

I wouldn't have thought a skinny rat
like you could afford to miss lunch,

Well, I'm quite surprised to see you
today, to be honest.

What? Of course. I've been looking
forward to this for ages.

I know.

I'd understand if you didn't want to
join us today, Sean.

Don't be silly, Audrey. We're all
adults, OK?

Rhiannon! Well done. How are you
feeling?

Up for anything, me, miss. Good girl.

Take it at your own pace, but I want you
to try and push yourself, all right?

I'm faster than this lot any day.

That's the spirit!

What the hell's going on? There's been a
fire. Started deliberately by the look

of it.

And you are?

Sonia, Michael's PA?

He hasn't got a PA.

Yet. I'm on trial.

This looks like a book.

Why would anyone want to burn that?

Because it's Audrey's?

Come on, Jodie.

Approach this with the right attitude
and you might actually find you enjoy

Yeah, likely.

Who wants to walk with a bunch of old
fogies?

I want you to look after Rhiannon, OK?

Do I have to? Yes.

Are you sure she's fit enough for this?

Well, we're hardly doing the marathon,
and yes, I am sure.

We have to push ourselves, Jodie.

If you're that tired, you may as well go
back now.

What's the matter?

Worried I might beat you?

I could if I wanted to.

I could run backwards and still beat
you.

Wanna bet? Alright then.

Give me your hand.

Get off me.

Suit yourself.

It's highly unlikely that the fire was
accidental.

Thank you, Sonia. And the fact it was
placed on Miss McFall's desk suggests a

statement. Sonia, do you mind?

Sorry. Thank you for putting out the
fire. We'll see you later.

Right. I can't believe it happened
again, right under our nose.

Well, it isn't necessarily the arsonist.
Look, like I was saying, we might have

a copycat. Look, the fire was started
during lesson time, so let's get hold of

the registers and find out who's
unaccounted for.

Have you heard about the fire?

What?

Someone's burnt some stupid bit of
arteries.

Well, now she might actually realise how
much everybody hates her.

And she accused you of being over
-sensitive.

Oh, who cares?

If someone wants to help me in finding
ways to get rid of her, then bring it

I say.

Finding ways?

What, like manipulating people into
thinking you're the victim?

How much of this bullying is actually
true?

Well, she's got a point.

You're not right in the head.

Oh, grow up, Connor.

And don't start judging me.

Rhiannon!

Rhiannon! Why are you beating yourself
up? Let's just go back to school.

You all right?

Rhiannon! Get off me.

I'm just trying to help.

Yeah, right.

Bet you're loving this, aren't you?

Do you want me to get you some water?

What are they teaching? Just leave me
alone.

What's that?

Leave me alone, will you?

Don't you dare tell anyone.

Why? What's happened?

Just go away.

All right, Kevin.

Why did you leave the study period
early?

I didn't. Yes, you did. I tried to find
you at the end.

I wanted to ask your advice on some
coding.

Oh, yeah.

It's not illegal to go to the toilet, is
it?

No, no, of course not.

Sorry, I didn't think you'd notice.

It was worth it, though, wasn't it?

Obviously rocked a few boats.

I don't know.

It was really important to our family.

I did it for you. Maybe I shouldn't
have. You said she was asking for it.

And you smoke as your family.

We need to find Miss Diamond and be
worried about us.

And you need to tell her.

Tell her what?

That you're injured and that Miss McFall
forced you.

She's got no right to do that. I mean,
it wasn't like a punishment for

was it? I'm not talking to any teachers.
What do they care?

Hey, what's happened? Miss McFall's been
looking for you.

Sorry, Miss, we got really behind.

Rhiannon, you're bleeding.

I'm fine.

She's not. She fell.

I think we'd better get you back to the
school nurse.

No, I don't need a nurse. Just get me to
the changing room. All right, we'll

see.

Thank you, dear.

It's the least I could do.

You poor thing.

This must be very upsetting.

My mother gave this to my sister, and
when she became ill, she passed it on to

me. I'm so sorry, Audrey.

My grandfather wrote little notes in the
margins about which sermons had had the

most impact on the young soldiers.

It was more than a family document. It
was an important record.

I can't believe someone would do
something like this on purpose.

There's some very sad and twisted people
out there.

How is your trial day going?

Not great, to be honest.

I'm not sure Mr Burns is too happy with
me, and now he knows I'm Lorraine's

sister, I reckon he won't want me round.

You're Miss Donovan's sister?

Really?

Can't he tell?

Well, now you mention it.

Dead proud of her.

Not that I'd tell her that to her face,
mind.

What do you mean?

I wasn't there, so I don't know, but she
said Miss McFarlane was banging on

about her weight and that, and she had
to go on the walk with her, and she made

me go as punishment.

Keep an eye on her. I'll be back in a
minute.

Are you all right?

Why aren't you at lunch?

Lost my appetite.

If you've come here to get all self
-righteous, you're wasting your time. I

not listening. Have you any idea what
you've done? With any luck, I'll have

rid of the vile witch.

By lying?

I really thought she was bullying you
and I tried to support you like you

If you and your little girlfriend hadn't
poked a nose at them but they didn't

belong, none of this would have
happened. Oh, so it's our fault now, is

it is.

Sorry, you can't listen to that little
tart, the better.

She's not the one causing all the
problems. She is clouding your

Connor. Yeah, and the drink's clouding
yours.

You're pathetic, you know that?

I am cleaning up your mess.

If you don't like how I'm doing it,
tough.

Audrey?

Can I have a word?

Certainly.

Did you make Rihanna go on that walk?

I suggested she join us. I thought you
didn't want her.

Right, well, it seems she fainted
halfway through.

Scouts brought her back to school, but
they're under the impression that you

made her do it?

I sent scouts on the walk as a
punishment, but not Rhiannon. She was

morning. I wanted to help her. I thought
the fresh air would do her good.

It obviously didn't.

Oh, well, I didn't mean to be pushy.

Can I talk to her?

Yes, by all means. They're in the girls'
changing rooms. Thanks for letting me

know. OK.

This won't affect the mediation, will
it?

Are you going to tell me what happened?

Did you cut yourself on purpose?

Why can't you just mind your own
business and leave me alone?

You have, haven't you?

If you tell anyone, I'll kill you.

I won't.

Yeah, but... For... Why do you do it?

Dunno.

Makes me feel better.

Can you give it a moment, please,
Charlie?

If it seemed I was forcing you.

I was trying to make things better for
you.

I should have listened instead of
preaching.

That's what came in.

No, it's not.

I was trying to help you.

And I've gone about it in completely the
wrong way.

There are worse teachers than you.

We're a tricky lot, I know.

And I suppose you don't believe you can
trust us.

We must seem like the enemy sometimes,
always telling you what to do.

But I promise you, Rhiannon, if you feel
like talking, whatever you tell me will

be strictly between us.

There isn't... It's okay.

You can tell me.

But how can it be Kevin? The fires were
happening before he arrived. Look, I'm

not saying he's the atheist. I'm just
saying I think he might have been

today. All right, thanks, Daniel. Keep
this to yourself for now.

Well, that's what I was saying.

Now we've got a copycat to contend with.

Well, what exactly are you advocating?

That we ignore the fires?

No, I'm saying that by letting him know
how seriously we're taking it, we might

be making it worse.

Tom, I don't care what it takes. We have
to find out who's behind this.

So let's start by talking to Kevin.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Rhiannon.

But you did the right thing by talking
about it.

You know there are specialist
counsellors who could help you?

If you want me to, I could introduce you
to someone, but only if you want me to.

You have a think about it and let me
know when you're ready.

I know you've not had an easy time of
it, have you?

Do you have any contact with your
family?

I don't ever want to see my parents
again, that's for sure.

What were they like?

They didn't love us. They didn't give a
stuff about us.

Do you have a brother or sister?

A brother.

Lee. Do you ever see him?

We were split up when we were taken into
care.

Would you like to see him again?

Looking like this?

What does that matter?

He's a footballer.

Why would he want to see me?

He's brilliant and everyone adores him
and... What would he think?

That you're his sister.

And he loves you.

And he's missed you.

That's all.

I think you should contact him.

I bet he'd love to see you.

Mr Chalk said you left early.

Yep. About 30 seconds early.

Am I not allowed to go to the toilet?

The fire was started just before the
lunch bill and you were unaccounted for

that time. In a proper court of law, you
need means, motive and opportunity.

Right now, all it seems to me is you
have opportunity.

So why would I want to set fire to a
moth -eaten book?

That's what I want to know.

Well, that's an easy one.

I wouldn't.

Anyway, it's obvious you didn't.

You're an arsonist.

Thank you for your insight.

You can go for now.

Should I just ignore her instead of
letting her get to me?

She shouldn't give up what she can't
take.

I know.

I still feel bad, though.

Underneath it all, she's actually all
right.

So what was the problem, then? Why was
she always mouthing off?

You know what they say.

The best part of a defence is attack.

Are you OK?

I've really messed up.

I feel so bad.

Do you have something to do with the
fire?

But I never knew I was going to do that.

It's all my fault.

No, it's not, Connor.

It's her fault.

We've got to get you away from her.

Yeah.

I think you're right.

All right.

Things going well with Sonia, then? Not
exactly a chip off the old block.

What are you talking about?

The fact that she's your sister.

Look, I know I should have told you, but
you wouldn't have given her the time of

day if you knew she was my sister.

No, of course I wouldn't. And I don't
want your spy in my office.

Spy? Why would I want a spy on you?

Tell me.

What are you so worried about, anyway?
You got something to hide?

No. What's the problem?

You need a new PA. I found out what I
can afford.

It's my nepotism, if you ask me.

Well, for your information, I detest
nepotism, which is why I've never given

Sonia a job. Right, so what's this?

Well, she'll be working for you, not me.
If she gets the job.

My apologies.

Thank you, Audrey.

So, as you know, the purpose of this
session is to try and resolve the

by talking it through.

Talk our way out of it, more like.

If you can both try and keep an open
mind, we might be able to leave here

with it behind us.

Isn't that what we want?

Sean, I would like to say something, and
it may speed things up a bit.

Go ahead.

I learnt something about myself today.

I made an error of judgement.

and it's made me realise that there may
be some truth, a fragment of truth in

what Christine is saying.

I'm sorry if my attitude's been
misconstrued, and... I would like to

to you, Christine, if I've been pushy,
and if you feel I've intimidated you in

any way. It was not my intention.

Christine?

Well, I'm glad you've finally seen the
light.

If you accept her apology, we could
close the matter here and now.

I really am genuinely sorry, Christine.

That's all very well, but now you've
admitted you're a bully, I don't see

you've got any right to be teaching.

I mean, you're even at it today. That's
hardly a sign of remorse, is it? So I'm

sorry.

But your apology isn't enough.

Christine, you must understand how
serious this is.

Of course I do.

This... The complaint will go on
Audrey's record as it is. If you pursue

matter, the implications could be
serious.

She's clearly hell -bent on destroying
my reputation, Sean.

There's nothing more I can do or say to
appease you.

So you just go ahead and do whatever it
is you feel you need to do.

I will.

Well, I'm sorry you've taken this
position, Christine.

You do realise if it falls the other
way, it could be you that's in trouble.

Michael won't tolerate a false
accusation against a colleague.

You do know that.

Kevin?

Kevin!

You all right?

No. I'm not all right as it goes. Why
did you have to go and tell Mr Byrne

I'd left the study period early?

Because you did.

Well, thanks a bunch. Now he's accusing
me of starting that fire.

Well, it was you, wasn't it?

I thought you were on my side.

I am.

I'm not going to turn a blind eye when
you do something stupid, am I?

Why did you do it?

I don't know.

I wanted to be someone around here.

Get some respect, make my mark, you
know?

That's not how you get respect. That's
how you get thrown out.

Look, you're a smart lad. A really smart
lad.

Why don't you just be yourself?

That's impressive enough.

Is Mr Brown going to kick me out?

I don't know.

But look, if you want a chance at saving
yourself, you'd better get back in

there and take responsibility for what
you've done.

I'll come in with you if you like.

Kevin approached me and admitted
everything.

Well, after he'd already been accused.

He's sorry for lying.

Once he started, he couldn't find...
Reverse gear? No, no. The fire was a

calculated act, deliberately destroying
articles of property that were of great

personal value to Miss McFall.

He's still trying to find his feet.

He mistakenly thought it would gain him
some respect.

Respect? What kind of idiot thinks that
starting fires will gain him respect?

He regrets it. Yeah, well, it's a bit
late for that now, isn't it?

What kind of message will we be sending
out if we allow this type of criminal

behaviour to go unpunished?

I'm not saying it should go unpunished.

He's got great potential.

You kick him out now, it could have
damaging consequences for the rest of

life. What kind of message is that
sending out?

Fine.

Then we'll let Miss McFall decide.

Thank you, sir.

I've been an idiot, and I'm so sorry.

That book must have meant a lot to you.

Why did you do it, Kevin?

I don't know.

Some crazy spur -of -the -moment idea
that doing something dangerous would

me look cool.

I suppose it's just... Well, I've always
been a bit of an outsider.

And I don't want to be.

You know that all you've achieved is to
put your future in jeopardy.

I know.

But if you give me a second chance, I'll
show you what I can do.

I'll show you I'm worth keeping.

And I'll make up for what I've done.

I'll do voluntary work around the
school.

Whatever it takes.

Please, give me another chance.

You won't regret it.

You know, I'm a great believer that in
life it's not just what happens that

counts, but how we deal with it.

I've also been stupid today and I hope
I've learnt from it.

You've been brave admitting what you've
done.

And I think you have it in you to make
us all proud.

So if you're asking for my opinion...

I think you should be given a second
chance.

Sorry to interrupt.

Just to say, I'm off now.

Don't worry.

I know I ain't got the job.

But thanks for the opportunity.

She's a lovely girl, Michael.

In the spirit of second chances.

Sonia!

See you tomorrow.

Yes!

Kevin, I'll leave you with Miss
McFarlane to decide on your punishment.

You've been given a second chance.

Don't take it for granted.

Thank you, sir.

I really thought that was it.

So did I.

I didn't mean what I said earlier.

I was mad, that's all.

That's okay.

Hey, it all turned out for the best,
didn't it?

You'd make a really great foster dad,
you know?

You reckon?

Yeah, I do, actually.

Well, thanks, mate.

I'll, uh, I'll feed tomorrow.

All right.

Hey.

How was that?

I find it difficult to believe that
woman's a bully.

She's not a bully.

I think she probably has a moment.

Anyway, Christine's a no -me to
compliment.

Well, I think we just have to let this
thing run its course.

It's a shame to lose either of them,
though. I value them both.

My dad's expecting.

Oh, how is he?

Up and down.

He's better today, but I don't think he
can take much more of it.

Sorry.

I think he's aware that it's only a
matter of time.

He asked me to help him.

What?

I know.

Well, tell me you're not considering it.

Michael, he could change his mind and
decide to put up a fight at any moment.

The man's in agony. What kind of
existence is that? But not for you to

life, is it? Besides which, it's
illegal.

I've got to go.

See you tomorrow.

Michael.

I'll come with you.

He is well fit.

Don't know about that, but he's well
good.

When am I gonna meet him?

Forget that. He's way out of your
league.

Anyway, he's got a girlfriend.

There's the one on Facebook.

Are you gonna get in touch with him?

Yeah, I reckon I will.

You're not as bad as you made out, you
know.

Wanna bet?

I really hated you.

I'm not surprised.

After what I did.

It's alright.

I forgive you.

I still think he's well fit, though.

You're still out of your league.

Whatever.

How's your brother?

Liam, innit?

He's okay.

He said he's missing my mum -law.

What are his foster mum and dad like?

They're alright, I guess, but... It's
not the same, is it? Is it fostering?

It's not family.

Imogen, Imogen, Imogen.

Did you ever stop texting that girl?

It wasn't Imogen.

Surprise, surprise.

I've not seen her anymore. It's over.

You all right?

Right?

Well... I'm sorry to hear that, son, but
I do think it's for the best.

And stay away from him.

You, probably.

I think I'll try to get out to see the
footy next week.

Fed up watching it on the telly.

Yeah? Well, it's great that you're
feeling up to it.

I'm sure I will be.

I can get two tickets if you fancy
joining me.

I don't know what sort of girl you'd
hate me for, Vinnie. They're very

respectful to pretty girls these days.

I see.

Well, if you're up for it, I am too.

Right, I'd better go.

Thank you for the tea.

You sure you can't stay for another?

No, I've got a mountain of marking to
do, unfortunately.

I'll see you tomorrow, then.

See you tomorrow.

I'll stop in and see you soon, Billy.

You take care, OK?

Stay out of mischief.

Bye -bye, love.

Bye. Bye.

You don't have to pretend, Dad.

Not for Sian or anyone else.

Pretending's all I've got left.

Fine, then. Put on a show.

Everyone loves a fighter.

I've got nothing in the tank.

Oh, I wish I had.

I wish I could make you proud of me for
once.

See me battling against the odds.

Then do it.

Fight this.

Just give us a bit more time together.

Some difficult people continue to hold
the others back.

Phoenix Taylor, I'm afraid, is an
obvious example.

It's time.

Does my brother know that we're not
coming back?

What were you right to look after him?
Not me, right?

Will you marry me?

It's over, you stupid girl!

She's done. She's ruined everything.