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Thank you.

Put that away.

Well done.

Not as good as last time, but good.

Colleen, and don't forget, those of you who haven't completed your tally

charts... No, moron.

Quiet!

Anna Madden, out.

But it wasn't me.

Out. Sharon took my exercise book.

Liar. Out now or you're on detention.

But it was Sharon.

Out. No.

Right, I'll see you after school.

And wait where I can see you.

Nigel, did I tell you to stand up? No, so get back in your seat.

Now, we all know how many degrees there are in a circle, don't we, Nigel?

The next person to laugh joins her.

Starting something new today.

Another way of showing basic statistics.

Pie charts.

Now, a pie chart is just another way of showing information.

Take, for example, the information we took last week.

Now, what was the most common number of letters in all your surnames?

Seven. About half of you have seven letters in your surname.

So, what portion of the pie don't you have?

Half.

180 degree slices of pie.

Now I'm going to make up a different pie chart with a different set of

information.

How we spend our days.

I'll do an example for you based on my average weekday.

Then I want you to make up a pie chart based on your average Saturday.

First, I write down my information.

What are the things I do?

Getting dressed and undressed.

What?

I feel dizzy.

She's lying.

I want to go home.

She's lying, miss.

I'm not.

You don't sound ill to me.

If you disturb us again, you're going straight to Mr Murphy.

Understand?

But it's my birthday.

Well, you should have thought of that before.

Quiet!

And you can wipe that look off your face, Sharon Davis.

Where were we?

Sleeping. Right.

I spent one hour dressing and undressing.

About two and a half hours eating.

She passed out.

She passed out.

Is she going to die?

Tristan, go get Matron.

Is she near?

Thanks.

Hi.

How are you feeling?

Terrible, Mum.

That bad, eh?

The worst.

Oh, but I'm sure it's nothing serious.

I wish they hadn't called you.

I could have gone home by myself.

Oh, don't worry.

Things were so busy at work that it was really nice to get out of there.

Listen, this will cheer you up.

It came after you left.

Guess who it's from?

Dad. Yeah.

Happy 11th birthday. Lots of love, Dad.

Well, that's not all. There's something very special fixed up for you. What?

No, it's a surprise.

Riding lessons?

Yep.

Some surprise.

Where's Mogadishu?

I think it's a port on the east coast of Africa.

Well, they spelt my name wrong. Did they?

Yeah.

Oh, it's just a mistake.

Maybe I could send a reply.

That's a nice idea.

I wish Dad was here.

So do I.

When's he coming back?

Soon.

How are you feeling now?

No worse.

When's the riding lesson?

It was meant to be after school today.

Meant to be?

Let's see what Dr. Nichols says first.

Do we have... have to. I'm sure if I just lay down in front of the telly,

I'll be okay.

Doctor first, no argument, okay?

Stop it.

Stop. Stop it.

I was pretending.

Pretending?

Sharon Davis stole my book.

Then I pushed her off her chair and Miss Vanstone put me on detention.

I can't be on detention on my birthday, can I? So I faked it.

You faked it?

So you're not ill.

Where are we going?

Back. I can't go back. Oh, you're going back. I look stupid. You do already.

Stupid cow.

Look, just because it's your birthday, don't think you can talk to me like

that. You should be pleased there's nothing wrong with me.

You're telling too many lies, Anna, and it is going to stop.

What about my writing lesson?

Oh, don't ask.

What about my writing lesson?

We'll see. What does that mean? It means we'll see.

I was wondering where you got to.

Shh.

Got the afternoon off.

I'm having a really miserable birthday.

You've been using the sun lamp again?

No, my skin just turns very fast, naturally.

I don't get brown.

I get sunstroke.

Last year, I fell asleep in a deck chair on my dad's oil rig.

And when I woke up, I was burnt to a frazzle.

Why's your mum so angry with you?

Because she's a cow.

What was Gary's party like then?

Lots of snogging. Not much else I can remember, really.

We had nurse time then.

I suppose you could call it that.

First I was upstairs with Nigel, then on the sofa with Ronnie, then Vaughan

Hancock pissed out of his head, got me in the thick pile.

You're lucky you haven't started that yet.

What's snogging like then?

Like kissing a vacuum cleaner.

This looks a really skilled place to play hide and seek.

I'm too old for that kind of thing.

Bet your 50p can't find me. But quit.

You're on.

Close your eyes, count to 100 and don't peek.

One, two, three, four.

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,

17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,

23, 24, 25, 26, 27,

28, 29.

86 87 88

99

100 I'm coming

Anna!

Don't ever do that to me again, never!

Mum. What has got into you?

Mum, I don't feel very well.

Now open wide.

My throat hurts.

Like I've swallowed dust.

Gritty.

And it aches. But that's all.

Sure that's all.

No fainting fits.

No dizziness.

And this ache, is it just in your throat?

You obviously had quite an eventful birthday.

I suppose you could quit that.

Sorry to drag you out like this, but I was worried.

I don't blame you.

I'm sure there's nothing to worry about. She should have a couple of days rest.

What I don't understand is what happened in the tunnel.

Anna?

Anna?

Anna?

Anna!

What happened in the tunnel?

Fell asleep and lost track of time.

You know.

That doesn't sound like you.

I'll have that throat swab analysed.

You're obviously running quite a temperature.

And I think a day or two in bed... When it goes down, can I go riding?

You must rest for a couple of days.

I'm not staying in bed.

Don't. Think of it this way. If you rest now, you'll get better sooner.

If you rush around, who knows how long it might take.

How long exactly do I have to stay in bed? I'll come and see you again at the

end of the week. The end of the week?

Count yourself lucky.

I've got a patient, a boy a little bit older than you, who's been in bed for a

year. I'd rather die than that.

You and he would get on well.

No, we wouldn't.

I hate boys.

I'll see you on Friday, then.

Good night, Sarah.

Here, Sarah, I'll show you out.

Is there someone who can come and look after Anna whilst you're at work?

No.

I'll have to take some time off.

You OK?

Too sad.

I said go away.

No, you let me in, then I'll go away.

I can't do that.

Why not?

Because there aren't any stairs.

How did you get up there then?

I don't know.

I'm just here.

Can't you tell someone else to let me in? There isn't anyone else.

Look, just stop mucking around and let me in.

Go away, don't you understand? It's dangerous around here.

Dangerous.

Thank you.

It's real.

There are stairs.

You were wrong about the stairs.

Must have come since.

Since I drew them.

You shouldn't be here.

I knew I should have made you more cheerful.

I drew you. This house, the stairs, everything.

Come and have a look.

Come on.

I can't walk.

Well, of course. I didn't draw you any legs.

I'm not drawing!

I'm sorry.

I just drew someone at the window. That was all.

That's all right.

My name's Mark.

What's yours?

What's wrong, Mum?

Nothing. I just don't want you ruining this print.

Feeling better?

No, worse.

What photo are you doing?

The one you took on the beach last summer.

I'm having dreams, Mum.

But they're real, I know they are.

Dreams can't be real, sweetie.

It's Dad.

It might frighten you, but they can never hurt you.

How do you know?

Because if they could, they wouldn't be dreams.

Believe it.

I like the clouds dark.

All right, darling.

Oh, that's too much.

Come on. We're going to get you to bed.

No. I'll be all right if I stay awake.

No, come on. Come on right now.

On the other side of the hill is the sea.

It shines out for miles and miles, and everyone can see it.

It looks like glandular fever.

I lied to you about the fainting.

It's happened several times.

I guess you weren't telling the truth.

That's all, though.

You didn't need to come.

I'm getting much better. Your mother was right to call me.

Is it bad?

Well, I'll knock you out for a few weeks.

Your pulse is right up.

So are these glands.

What have you been up to in here?

Nothing.

When did you last faint?

After I saw you yesterday.

I see.

Sarah? Mm-hmm.

You know this boy you see?

Yes.

When's he going to be able to get up?

Well, he can get up. He just doesn't want to most of the time, that's all.

He's getting better, then.

You're really interested in my other patients, Anna.

Doesn't he want to get better?

Well, of course he does.

Then why doesn't he get out of bed?

Well, as long as he gets enough books to read, he's content to stay in bed.

That's terrible.

I can't stand staying in bed.

If you told me I could get up tomorrow, I'd be up.

Well, it isn't just a question of getting up. It's just that exercise is

too much bother and pain for Mark.

Mark can't walk?

No.

What's wrong, Anna?

We're just opposites, me and him, aren't we?

He's got to do exercise.

He doesn't want to.

And I've got to stay in bed.

And I don't want to.

It's a pity he can't mix us up a bit.

Well, I dare say you two are each better off as you are.

I'll have a word with Kate on my way out.

Bye, Anna.

Now he'll walk.

No cones.

Hi.

Whoever left this should have left some instructions.

It seems to be based on the Apple design.

It's a bit crude.

I'll fix that tomorrow.

I suppose you tell me you drew it. That would explain why it's so mental.

You've been moving things around.

My name's Anna.

I drew you walking but it went wrong.

I don't understand you.

You like reading, don't you?

Yeah.

I'm not a drawing, I know that.

I've got the same doctor as you, Dr Nicholls. Not me.

I mean, when you're not here.

Look, I'm always here.

They left me here.

Who left you here?

It's great, isn't it?

Do you want some fruit?

It's really good for you.

Okay.

Very funny. I could have broken my leg. You're so stupid.

There was this boy.

About my age.

He had a bike.

A blue one.

It was in perfect nick.

But though he loved this bike,

he couldn't ride it.

He'd just watch it every day, and having it there made all the difference.

But one day he'd ride it, and that was all that ever mattered to him.

Why are you here, Mark?

I did something wrong.

I expect that's why you're here too.

I haven't done anything wrong. Oh, I bet.

But I haven't done anything wrong.

Maybe all this stuff is here for you, and you're to stay here like me.

No chance.

This is a dream.

That's what I thought.

Do you think whoever brought you here will come back again?

I hope not.

If my dad was here...

He could carry you.

And you could run away with us.

Then you'd be safe.

And you wouldn't be afraid anymore.

He looks like a madman.

Hello, darling.

What's that?

A radio.

Doesn't look like a radio. It's too big.

It's a radio.

Hmm.

Who's that?

That's Dad. That's good.

I think he looks drunk.

I hate it when he's drunk. Oh, he stopped drinking years ago.

He was drunk when I took that picture.

Why don't you have your soup?

He was, wasn't he?

Let me see.

Well... A bit, maybe.

You could rub it out and try again.

I can't. It's almost right. It's just his head's a bit too big and he looks

sort of angry.

What is it?

Why don't you go back to work?

I don't like you hanging around here.

I'll be all right. Listen, it's good. It's really good.

It's me.

It's total rubbish.

It's only a drawing, Anna. Come on.

That's right.

It's only a drawing.

I think it's good. I really do.

It's just that I'm having those dreams again.

And I'm frightened that Dad's going to come into those dreams looking like

that. Listen, if Dad came into your dreams, that would be nice.

And no drawing's going to make any difference.

Have I done anything wrong?

Do you ever do anything right?

I must have done something really bad.

It's nothing you've done. That's silly. Don't think that.

Then why don't you believe me? Believe what?

That my dreams are frightening me. Well, I do believe you.

No, you don't.

Listen.

I know it's hard for you, with Dad away all the time, but it's hard for me too.

We've got to try to get on better.

Will you promise me something?

What?

You've got to be honest with me about when you pass out and when you see

things that maybe I don't see. Do you understand?

It's really important, Anna. You have to promise.

I always tell you the truth.

a nice hot bath and then to bed.

I know. You try and get some sleep, okay?

My head hurts.

I know, but I have to dry your hair.

There.

Just a bit more.

Will you set my alarm for me?

Why? You're going somewhere special tomorrow.

Set it for seven.

Okay.

I'll just get your teddy.

Stay with me till I get sleep.

I don't want to be on my own.

Sure.

I'll just be a second, okay?

Just have to get something from my room.

That was quick.

I'm late.

Is something the matter?

I'm very busy this morning. I should be at the hospital.

Well, perhaps I should have got worse yesterday.

Is anything wrong?

No.

You're miserable today.

Even doctors get miserable sometimes, Anna.

Is it something I did?

I don't think so.

Bye. I've given you some mild sleeping pills. Keep a very close eye on her

temperature and let me know immediately if she seems delirious. It's not very

likely. She seems stable now.

Sarah, are you sure you're all right? You look worried.

It's just a young boy I thought was okay. He had a relapse yesterday.

What's wrong with him?

He has muscular dystrophy. He's got a chest infection. Oh, no.

It's dangerous, but he seems...

What are you doing?

Mum, last night you cleared out my bedroom.

I threw something away.

Where's the rubbish? I've got to find it. I leave you alone for five minutes

and you work yourself up into a frenzy. But I threw something away and I've got

to find it. What is it? A drawing.

A drawing?

Can't you do another one?

No! All right, I'll go and look.

But only if you promise to take two of these pills.

Yes!

Yes!

Yes, yes, just find it. Okay, okay, here, stop it, stop, here, Anna.

God, well, if it's not there, there's nothing I can do, okay?

No, it's not okay.

Well, I'll find it, all right.

How about the wine?

I have to find something. I threw it away by mistake. To bed, now. Come on.

No, no, no.

You're going to be sick, really sick, unless you calm down.

You've got to help me find it, Mum, please.

Can you help?

What type of bag was it?

Black.

OK, boys, we're looking for a black bag.

Please, let me check them.

Open them, Mom, open them.

You missed one. Oh, I'm doing my best.

It could be any of those.

the drawing, Anna. Just accept it. No!

That's your lot.

Then check that lot! If we checked everyone, we'd be here all day.

It's no good, Anna. Stop it now!

You're going to be alright now, darling.

You must sleep.

Mark? Mark.

I

told

you. Your face.

I'm sorry, Anna.

How are you feeling?

Fine.

You did all this then, eh?

I don't understand you.

Mark, do you remember anything about the real world? This is the real world.

I suppose so.

When I'm not here, I know where I am.

And you're there too.

What's wrong with me?

You're in hospital.

I wish you weren't.

Sorry.

Well, you're right about one thing.

I am ill.

Tired.

Like I've just run a marathon.

But all the time.

The big joke is I have to call to move from this lump of wood.

That must be really uncomfortable.

And cold.

Instead of making a mess out of this place...

Why don't you help me?

I think I should wake up now.

I can't wake up.

I told you so.

It's Dad!

No, don't let him in!

Robbie shall go and fetch him. No!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad, come in! It's getting dark!

Anna?

Is that you?

And he looks.

You okay?

Let me in, Anna!

Behind the hills is the sea. We have to go there. You go!

Listen, we can ride the bike.

How can I ride a bike? Be realistic.

You ride and I'll push.

You're mad.

Anna! Please, Mark, you have to try.

So you might as well let me in.

Let me in, Anna.

Open this door now.

I'm going to get me out.

Don't leave me. Of course I won't leave you. I'm scared.

Don't be scared.

There.

You've had a really bad fever, darling, but I think this is the worst of it.

We'll have a big, long rest.

Okay.

To the sea, to the sea, to the beautiful sea.

Let me see.

Let me see it.

Your temperature's going down. It's normal.

You're getting better.

Go away.

Yes, Mummy, you're all right now. You're all right. Go away!

Anne!

What are you doing?

Darling!

Anna!

Anna!

Look at me!

Look at me!

i must have taken him

Mark?

Mark?

Anna?

Anna?

You're going to be alright.

Just stay where you are.

Daddy's here.

All right.

If you want to play games.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Five.

Six.

7, 8, 12,

13, 14, 15.

31 32 33 34 35

56 57 58

Put your finger on him.

86 87 88 89

Now rip him out!

What is your name?

It is Dad's face.

Do you know me?

Do you recognize me?

The sea.

It's all right, love. It's just the tube.

There's a brave girl.

It'll be all right.

You'll be all right.

Anna?

It hurts when I breathe.

That's just your ribs. They're a bit bruised.

The ambulance man had to give you a heart massage.

He saved your life.

I know, but it still hurts.

You'll be out of here in a few days.

I've been here long enough.

How's Mark?

How's Mark?

He's okay.

Don't lie to me.

We've sent him home. He'll be more comfortable there.

He's dying, isn't he?

They've stopped.

What stopped?

My dreams.

If I told you something, would you keep it a secret?

I know Mark.

I know him from my dreams.

Anna.

I drew a house on paper.

Mark's there too.

It was me who made Mark ill.

And me who helped him get better again.

Then we had to escape.

And we did.

Now I can't even dream.

You have to believe me.

When you're ill, the mind plays funny tricks.

It's not a trick.

Mark's eyes are blue.

His left leg is stronger than his right.

He's got a bicycle.

A blue one.

He just looks at it. How do you know all this? It's true, isn't it?

You have to get me my pencils and drawings.

You have to.

But... Just do it!

And as soon as you're better, I'm going to take us all down to Devon for a

little holiday.

Hey, are you listening to me?

Look at me, darling.

That's better.

I was beginning to think I was invisible.

You don't have to be invisible to disappear, Dad.

Anna, you said you wanted to go to the seaside, no?

Sounds wonderful, Mum.

Hey, and don't forget your riding lessons.

I've taken time off. We can go together if you like.

And then you'll go away again.

Um, I don't know what you want these for, but here they are.

She shouldn't have told you. I told Sarah to keep it a secret.

Can I see?

No.

I wouldn't want to live if he died.

And if there's anything we need, we'll be all right.

How's that then, eh?

I thought you were never coming back. Come on, there's lots to show. You've

really killed it out of the place good this time.

Hey, what's the matter?

Nothing. Just pleased to see you.

Come on, let's walk along the cliffs.

Here, I want to show you something.

Can you do rollovers?

Yeah.

Well, you haven't done them properly till you've done them here.

My way.

What do you mean, your way?

Sit in front of me.

Now keep your head well in. And imagine you're half of a wheel.

Now pull me!

How am I getting on in your world?

You're recovering, but not as fast as here.

So I'm different here?

Don't know.

I don't care what happens to me there.

So long as I can be here with you.

You see, your world doesn't matter anymore.

We can live here.

You ever kissed anyone?

Me neither.

Is this snogging?

I've walked as far as I can along these cliffs, but there's no way down.

We should draw a ladder, then.

There's not one long enough.

And even if there was, I wouldn't go down it, would you?

I know I'm getting better, but that's just stupidity.

You suggest something, then.

Helicopter?

I don't think I can draw that.

I can.

I brought it with me this time.

You draw the helicopter.

You sure?

Positive.

Do you think it will work for me?

Don't know.

Where are you going?

Going back to draw.

Wait!

You can't go yet!

Well, you wait down here and keep a lookout for it.

I can see better from up there.

To be honest, I'd rather draw by myself.

I don't like people watching me.

But I never saw you draw, did I?

I suppose not.

You wait down here, then.

Okay.

Don't go without me!

Please don't go without me.

I've got some good news.

They've given me a job at head office, so I won't have to go away anymore.

That's good, isn't it?

We can all be together like a proper family.

Things aren't the same between you and me since I got back, are they?

I missed you when I was away, but now I feel as if I'm missing you even more.

I went to see your doctor.

Why?

Mum said you were having bad dreams about me. Is that true?

Do you want to see someone about the dreams?

I don't have them anymore.

Maybe because I'm back.

No, it's nothing to do with you.

What did Dr Nicholls say?

She said you knew a patient of hers who died.

What's the matter?

Mark's dead.

Didn't you know?

I'm sorry.

No, don't be sorry.

I knew, it's just...

When I last saw him, I sort of hoped it'd get better.

Was he a close friend?

Dr Nicholls didn't tell me the whole story.

Obviously.

I wouldn't hate anybody being sorry.

Hmm?

Come on, Emma.

Did you see those boats there?

Good morning. Good morning. Mr Matlin. Oh.

Thank you.

Hello. Is everything OK?

That's good.

After lunch, we'll go for a walk, yeah? Down to the front.

Here.

Thanks.

Don't lose it.

Dad?

Hmm?

I'm sorry.

What on earth for?

Being so miserable.

Don't be stupid.

It was the illness.

When I was ill, I thought I saw funny things.

I want to go to the pier.

To get Karen some rock.

Well, we'll go after we've eaten.

Shall I open your curtains?

Whatever you like.

Be careful you don't get sunstroke.

I don't want to go without you, but the helicopter's been hovering all day.

I think I'm meant to go.

Wait for me here.

I'll come back for you.

Love, Mark.

He's all right now, Mom.

I know he is.