There's a gun in the school.
I'm warning you, don't mess with me!
Or what, eh? Eh?
Trust me, you don't want to know.
Pow!
I haven't even made you an offer yet.
You've got a pretty high opinion of yourself if you think this'll get me to drop my knickers.
He just snaps his fingers and you just run.
I know, it's dead weird, innit?
Baby benefits equals house, it's like one big package holiday.
You go ahead. ..Have a good day, mate.
Don't be too long.
I can't believe you're still angry with me.
I spoke to Rachel one week ago.
Me and your dad's marriage ended years ago, and you still saw fit to bring it up.
I said I'm sorry.I'm your mum, that's supposed to mean something.
I needed someone to talk to! So how much did you tell her?
Just about Dad.Are you sure you didn't tell her anything else?
So much for family loyalty, eh?
Mum.Right, I'm late. Can't keep Rachel waiting now, can I?
Mum!
Eddie, thank you so much for coming in early. Where's Melissa?
Oh, she's just coming. Good.
The inspector's going to be here just after eight, so I'd like everything organised by then.
I can't say I'm looking forward to this.You're going to be fine.
Sorry I'm late. God, this inspection...nightmare or what?
It's a spot inspection. They know they're not going to see anything as polished as a scheduled inspection.
But it's the first day with the new caterers, our creche is full,
plus we'vegot a long list of kids who couldkick off at any moment. Great(!)
We have got no reason to be embarrassed about the creche, we should be proud.
As far as problem students, that's what we do.
These are the kids we teach.
OK, message received loud and clear.
Look, I just want to this day to be as hassle free as possible, OK?
Eddie, can you keep an eye on Earl Kelly?I think Earl Kelly's really turned a corner.
This thing he'sgot going with Maxine Barlow has had a really good effect on him.OK, roll on 3.15.
Hi, love. I can't stop, right, but fingers crossed.
you mightbe coming home with me tonight.
Hi, Matt.
Look, whatever happens yeah, my stuff's still at yours, so, it's not like I'm gonna disappear.
See you later, yeah?
Yeah. Sure.
Hey you're keen, aren't you? First night nerves, innit? Not sure how today's going to go.
Well, every day's a big day when you run your own business.
Well, it's just I've got my meeting later on with Social Services, to see if I get my kids back.
Yeah?
Don't worry! It's after lunch.
I didn't mean it like that. It's just...
I know.
We can't screw this up. We've got to stay focused.
The buck stops with us now.I know.
Are you serious?
Yeah! I mean, we've talked about it.
I know, but I thought we were just talking.I want us to have a baby.
Look, I know what happened with you last time, but it's not going to be like that.
I thought we wanted the same things?
We do, but why not wait a bit until we've left school?
Cos it feels right, doesn't it?
I mean we want to be together, we could have a home.
What's more important than that?
It's not that simple.
If you want something and you can get it, you'd be mad not to take it.
MOBILE RINGS
You not gonna answer that?
Are you listening to what I'm saying to you?
I'm not talking about doing homework or something!
I'm talking about us having a kid and a home,
a proper one,
which is something that me and you have never had.
It's what I want, but.. Maybe I should've kept my mouth shut.
I want it too.
THEY LAUGH
Mr Cleaver.Ms Koreshi.
Did you bring my stuff?
Aagh! It's in the car, it's in the car, sorry.
It's just that I need it first thing.
I know, I know, I promise I will bring it in first period, OK?
It's that smile that inspectors have that bothers me.
I mean if they just came in and said "We're here to shaft you", at least you'd know where you stood.
But surely you've seen enough of them not to be bothered any more?
It's a bit like going to the doctors for a prostate check, innit?
No matter how much you brace yourself, it's always more demeaning and embarrassing than you remember.
It would have to be today.
The classes I've got, the inspector should be issued with a stab-vest.
The kids think the inspector's there to watch them.
Tell them it's an educational psychologist, that'll shut them up.
I don't see what all the fuss is about.Oh, yeah, why's that then?
Just polished the gym floor, have we?
Finally mastered the offside rule?
Sport is a constant test, isn't it?
There's no hiding behind marking or paperwork.
Or the 2.15 at Newmarket.
Don't you dare! Just wait there like I told you to, OK?
Don't go out, don't do anything until I get there right?
Everything OK, Earl?What's it got to do with you?
Do you want to start that again, hmm?
I'm sorry, Miss.Right.
So how are you feeling about today?
Your Social Services assessment?
Yeah, that was my mum on the phone then, she's stressing.
All the more reason to go easy on her, isn't it?
We've got a big day as well today, we've got the inspectors coming in, so I only want to be hear good things
about you and do not let me see you with that phone again right?
Sure thing, Miss. MOBILE RINGS What did I just say?
HE BURPS
THEY LAUGH
Ms Fellows!Ms Mason?
Thanks for the welcoming committee, so many schools don't bother these days.
I'm here to assess the school.
I don't expect you to have found a cure for teenage boys. That's a relief!
As you know, we are a broad-based community school.
Recent innovations, we've got a breakfast club, a creche, adult learning...
All sounds great, let's start with the basics, shall we?
How about we kick off with the three Rs? Mr Lawson's year 11 maths class? Really?
Well, that set does contains some of our most challenging pupils.
Including the infamous Earl Kelly. Yeah.
Earl Kelly is quite a star at the LEA. I want to see him in action!
So think hard about how Bronte creates sympathy for the character of Jane Eyre.
Just concentrate on your work everyone, you've got 12 minutes to get the answer.
Ms Koreshi?Mr Cleaver?
Er, those, er, teaching materials that you wanted?
Thank you,
Mr Cleaver.
My pleasure. SOME PUPILS GIGGLE
Carry on with your work, guys.
Oh...
Oh...my...gosh.
Miss, you've dropped your knickers.
Yep.
He could do so much better. She's just showing off.
Just concentrate on your work, please.
Can't believe her luck, someone like her pulling someone like Mr Cleaver.
Probably just trying to be kind.
Thanks, Aleesha.I don't think teachers should be allowed.
Not with each other. It's not fair on us.
I know. It's like the image's being burnt into my brain. Come on, get back to work.
Yes, but, Miss, it's not me throwing my knickers on the floor, now is it? You've got ten minutes.
OK, so they take £15,000 on the door, the promoter takes 15 per cent.
The remaining balance is split between the band in the ratio two to three to five.
Fifteen grand! Some pricey door, what's it made from, gold?
THEY LAUGH
So how much does each band member get? Anyone?
The total number of shares is what?
Ten.
And £13,500 divided by ten is what?
ALL: 1,350.
Therefore the split is 2,700,
4,050, and 6,750
to the lead singer.
Which isn't bad, considering he probably mimes to a backing track.
And what with the bar takings, the vending machines and the cloakrooms
the club doesn't do too badly either...
Thank you.
Very good.
Are you all right, love? Listen do you fancy a takeaway tonight, eh?
I've got nowt in and after a day of "random inspection",
I will not fancy going to the shop. If you like.
Erm, it's meant to be a treat! Sorry. Can Earl come round for dinner tonight?Oh, Maxine!
Steph, we're serious...
Me and Earl...
we're thinking about starting a family.
A family?Yeah, that's right.
With Earl Kelly? Maxine, you can't be serious.I know what you think, it's not like that.
We've been talking about it and planning it, and he's changed, he really has.Oh, Max...
Steph, you should hear him.
You should hear how he talks about having a baby. How he talks about me!
Because he's telling you what you want to hear, so he can
twist you round his little finger, like he does with everybody else.
You're wrong. He loves me! Oh, Max, if I had a pound for every...This is different.Max...
Sir, we've done this before. You don't "do" poetry, Langley,
repeated study enhances our understanding and our enjoyment.
Ms Shackleton!
I'm sure Ms Fellows would be interested in your input into a lesson like this.
I'll run with you.
BOYS SHOUT RACHEL: Come on, lads, calm down.
Is everything ready for Ms Fellows?I thought you were showing her round. Well, you thought wrong, again.
Rachel, haven't we been over this?
Have you talked to Eddie yet? No. As I keep telling you,
there is no need cos I applied for the divorce months ago.
So you're gonna keep on lying
in the hope that it comes through before you commit bigamy?I'm not lying to him.
You're hardly telling him the truth, are you?
You're basing all this on the words of a child.Yes, I am, he's your son!
And he's afraid that you're going to commit a crime.
It'll all be fine when the divorce comes through.If it ever does.You don't believe me, do you?
I don't, and why should I?
Look at poor Eddie, he believes you're single, and what's it going to do to him?!
KNOCK AT DOOR
Ms Fellows.Hello, Ms Fellows, so are you ready for
your full-on whistle-stop tour of Waterloo Road's Extended Services?
Sounds hugely exciting, but I've got that down for period three.
I'm looking for a Year-9 History class? Well, let me show you the way.
It's very easy to lose your bearings around here.
Hang on! You're going to have a baby with Earl?
We're just talking about it.
What, now?Yeah.
Are you mad?You're as bad as Steph.
How come everyone was happy for Chlo? All I mean is,
babies are usually accidents, aren't they?
Exactly. But Earl's not like that.
We're gonna get a place, so when the baby comes, it's in a proper home.
Have you've told Haydock?
Fat lot of good that did.
She's always hated Earl.
Well...
You an' all, eh, Janeece?
No.
You know what people say. They don't know him and neither do you!
You should have heard him, he knew all about the other baby,
he understands that it's a big deal for me.
He really cares, you know?
But still...But nothing!
Janeece, you're supposed to be my best mate!
Max, have you seen my brother? He had to go somewhere. Appointment with your social worker.
No, he didn't, that was yesterday. He just left.
Call him and ask him if you want.
What? Janeece, Earl means everything to me.
He makes me feel dead special.
But if you can't be happy for me then...
Max?
Yeah, I'm tired. But you know...
I just saw Rob with Bolton.
Yeah, they're going to be training every day from now on.
He's quite full on, isn't he?
Rob? Just a little!
Whatever he does, he does to the max.
No, I mean with Bolton.
How do you mean? Well, the way he pushes him it's...
Yeah, Rob's a motivator. He sees his role as unlocking the kids' potential.
No, but he's...But what, Davina, what are you trying to say?
Well, from what I saw it didn't look good.
You know he was standing over him, shouting at him...
Excuse me, ladies.
Look, Jas, I even saw him kick him, OK?
No, Rob wouldn't do that.
He's not like that.
I'm telling you because from what I saw it looked like bullying.
Plus with a baby, we'll get priority on the council, won't we?
We'll be set up.Where you're gonna live is the least of it.
Think of all the things that are gonna change.
I want things to change. Earl'll be a brilliant dad.
I can't see that happening.
You don't know him like I do. I'm his sister.
Exactly! Does he talk to you about his feelings?He doesn't have any! Not any normal ones anyway.
There you go, see. You've got no idea!
Well, there's the man himself.
EARL SHOUTS
Who's that?
Ugh, look at the state of her.
I want rid of it. I need money! Jade Donnaghy - she were in his last class at our old school.
What's she doing here? Looks like drugs.
Nah, she's probably on the streets, and he's just pimping her!Shut up! SHE LAUGHS
EARL:Go back now!
I'm not going anywhere, get off me! I want my money or you're getting nothing!
What?
Like I said, she's from back home. It's a long way to come to say hello.
She just turned up. She's mental. It's like she's stalking me.
Well, why is she even here? She looked like a junkie.
Tell me about it. I was just trying to help the girl, but now she won't leave me alone.
So, why not be straight with me?
Because she means nothing!
Not compared to what we're talking about.
So, you're not selling her drugs or anything?What?! No.
And she's not on the game? Max, whatever her problem is, it's nothing to do with me.
She was just in the area begging for money
and I was trying to do the decent thing, but I didn't want you and the social worker to see me with her.
And you and this Jade, were you ever an item?Yeah, but years ago.
And Max she's got nothing on you.
And I'm not going to let that skank screw us two up.
Max, you are everything that I want. Yeah?Yeah!
And I can't wait until tonight.
Why, what's happening tonight?
Well, you tell me! But if we're going to be having a baby...
Earl! I want to be ready for this. Organised.Well, that doesn't mean... We've got to practise, haven't we?
I always thought Maxine was quite sussed.
She has chosen the nastiest, most untrustworthy little scrote going.
I'm sure most parents of teenage girls feel a little bit like that about their boyfriends.
Earl isn't exactly your average scrote, though, is he?She's doing it to wind me up.
Steph, this isn't about you.
That's easy for you to say, Matt.
Yeah, maybe, but it's not like you kicking off is going to change Maxine's mind, is it?
Meet her half way.
Meaning? Why don't you give Earl a chance?
Talk to him.Matt's right.
You're just going to push them closer together
and then you're going be stuck with the little sod.Don't tell me I have to like him.
OK, forget Earl, make this about you and Maxine, show her you're on her side, no matter what.
But if you do invest in Earl then he's going to lose his rebellious appeal, she'll look elsewhere.
Reverse psychology...
Parental approval, the great passion killer.
Everybody thought that Sam was a lost cause,
from a family of hopeless cases, but all she ever needed was a chance.
A bit of time, a bit of respect.
She's a lucky girl.Yeah, who might well be heading home today.
How did we end up like this?
Have you heard us?
None of us have had kids but here we are, a trio of anxious parents
worrying about our troublesome teenagers.
BELL RINGS
You've certainly gone for it.
Well, some schools are in serious denial about pupil parenting.
We try to give them as much support as possible.
Some might say by supporting them, you're encouraging them.
We're helping them continue their education.
Here a mum is learning and she's getting help with childcare.
Plus a lot of our other students like to help out here, I've found, which means they
have a much better idea of what's actually involved when it comes to making their own decisions.
You're seeing it work as a deterrent?Hands-on experience can only be a good thing.
The more Mum knows, the better for everyone.
Oh...
Maxine, nobody wants to stop you doing what you want with your life.
I've always thought you'll make a smashing mum.
You could've fooled me.
It's just... you're so young.
Why not wait a bit?I'm old enough. It's not like it'd be my first time.
But that's just it. You know how big a deal it is.
Why don't you at least wait till after your exams, eh?
Give yourself a chance. Earl doesn't want to.
And what do you want?
We want the same. That's why Earl's special.
Oh, Maxine.
We all want to have a bit of fun, but having a baby with the likes of Earl Kelly?
Cos you're an expert on all this,
having kids, relationships? Yeah?
Right, come on, you lot.
So?
What?You been inspected yet?
Oh, yeah, yeah.
She seemed really nice.Really?
Good.
Did you straighten things out with Philip?
I hope so. He hasn't said anything to you, has he?
No.
You and Rachel were niggling at each other earlier.
Yeah, you know. Sister stuff.
So between her and Philip you're not exactly flavour of the month, are you?No.
Well, you'd better not fall out with me, then, or you're really in the schtuck. Hey?
Sort it out with Rachel, whatever it is.
It doesn't do anyone any good to work in an atmosphere like that, hey?
Rach, look, I'm sorry about earlier.
And I'm sorry about all this mess.
I don't want to muck Eddie around, you know that.Then don't.
I'm sorry too.
I've probably been way too heavy-handed about the whole thing, haven't I?You have a bit.
It's just because Philip was so upset about it, Melissa.
You and Eddie, you're both adults and you've both been around the block a few times, but Philip, he's...
Well, as you know, he's at a very difficult age and it's going
to be hard for him to see you get married again...I know. I think he feels very conflicted.
He really likes Eddie, but his dad is still his dad and I've just gone and made the whole thing worse.
Come on, it's easily fixed, eh? Eh?
When everything's straightened out and your divorce comes through, all this will all be forgotten,
and I think that you three can be,
you can be really happy together, can't you?
Yeah.Yeah. All sorted.
Thanks, Rach.
# Ding a ding a ding ding ding ding
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It's saying that things can only be perfect in our minds, not in the real world.OK.
Yeah, and that you've got to accept life the way it is, things can't always be perfect.
Good. Voting with your feet, Donte? Hemingway would have been proud, I'm not.
We've got to go, our appointment? Quick as you can.
Right, back to the real world.
Er, Maxine? I've got to go, sir. Toilet.
Can't it wait till break?No. Sorry.
Anyone else? Sorry, Mr Clarkson, but I actually need to get to my next door class.
PUPILS LAUGH Settle down.
Jade, isn't it? Looking for Earl?
Yeah! Do you know where he is? Yeah, but you can't do this today.
But I need my money.
Some of it, at least.
Earl wants to help, he's kind, but... Kind? You're joking, aren't you?
Like I said, he wants to help. I don't want help. I want my money.
Your money?
Hey! Come back here!
If money's all you're after, he hasn't got a lot of it. We need it.
You can't just turn up and bleed us dry.You what?
What do you want it for, drugs?No!
What, then?For the baby.
What baby?
Earl's baby.
That's what I want the money for.
Oi, come back!
Whoa.What's up?
I'm nervous.
I don't see why you're so nervous.
It's exciting, babe. It is what it is, our little baby on-screen.
And you two are going where? Hospital, Miss.
Are you OK?Pre-natal scan.
Yeah, and we're going to be late if we don't...
Quite a production line you've got going.
You're lying!
There's no baby, you're just trying it on to get money out of him.
So, how old is it, then?
Three days. D'you think I normally look like this?
God, you're lying!
You're just trying it on to get cash out of Earl cos
you know that he's soft like that. Ha! Come and see it, if you like.
You not finished that yet? What does it look like?
I've only got one pair of hands. We should've hired an octopus.
Huh! They'd have to work cheap to cover our profit margins.
Rose, could I have a word?
It's about your Earl? Oh, what's he done now?
Nothing, it's just that now that he and Maxine are "dating",
I thought, we might have a little chat, our last one was a bit awkward.
Are you sure he's not done anything? Only I've loads to do...
No, just he and I got off on the wrong foot.
That'll be Earl. He's always been like that.
At nursery, he smacked his keyworker in the mouth with a Postman Pat van.
Kids, eh? Anyway I just thought...
Little sod kept one of her teeth all through primary.
A trophy, the psychologist said. Ah, sure, deep down he's a smashing lad.
I'm sure he is.Just talk to him.
He responds to that you know, sure we all do.
He'd really appreciate that from you, he's crazy about your Maxine.
There you go. Good healthy heartbeat.
That's our baby, Chlo. That's our baby.
You are gonna be the best mum on Earth and I swear I'm gonna do everything I can do to help you.
That's our baby!
Oh, yeah right, you left a baby here all alone? Sure.
BABY CRIES
It's been doing that, like, all the time, it's doing me head in. Please, just do something. I can't stand it.
I know I shouldn't have left it, but it were crying and crying
and I didn't have any cash left and Earl weren't answering my calls. This is really Earl's baby?
Now can I have my money?
I've got, like, 12 quid?
Well, forget it then.You what?
That'll do for nappies and stuff, where's the rest?
The five grand?
For the baby?
What?I don't care what Earl says...
I just want my money and I want rid of it as soon as possible. That was the deal.
You're going to sell this baby?Yeah!
And Earl knows this? 'Course! It was his idea.
To begin with, he was all, "We're gonna start a family and it'll be great"
and he came back and said we'd both be quids in if we flogged it.
And are you OK with that?
Yeah.
BABY GRIZZLES
I mean, being here's not great, but we had to...
..to stop the social workers getting it.
Five grand's loads.
What else am I gonna do,
play Happy Families? With him?
Get out of it.
I'd rather die!
Earl!
You OK, mate?
Yeah, great, thanks for asking. Ijust thought we might have a littlechat,
seeing as how we're going to be seeing a fair bit ofeach other, with you and Maxine...
Well, you know.
D'you know what Steph, I'd love to, but I'm really busy right now.
But I tell you what, I'm coming round to yours later,
somaybe we can do it then, yeah?
What's for tea?
Oh, better yet - surprise me.
See you later.
If you've got anything to say about me and my coaching, then you can say it to my face, OK?
It was a private conversation,
with a friend.
Oh, well, that makes it all right then, doesn't it?
Yeah, I said, "It looked like you were bullying him."Right.
And the way you're acting now makes me think I was right.What's going on?Just a bit of backstabbing.
Did you expect me not to tell him? And I'm supposed to turn a blind eye?Oh, grow up! It was coaching.
A grown man hurlingabuse at a school kid.You ought to keep a shorter leash on her,
she doesn't know what she's talking about.So you didn't kickhim either? No, I didn't.
Well, you're a liar and abully, then.You're the liar. What, are you jealous or something?
Jealous of having a bully as a boyfriend?If you don't shut up about that..What you going to do?
Tom! Tom, leave it!
Oi, Tom, Rob!
What's going on?!
Don't mind me.
I'll speak to you later.
Many more, do you reckon? Nah, just a couple of stragglers.
There you go love, just sausages,
OK.
Eh, we did good, didn't we? Yeah, just like normal.
No, no, no, no, no.
We were in charge. We did this.
Oh, look, go on, get going.
No, no, I wasn't... Go on, get going.
And I want you to promise me that you'll come back and tell me how it went.
You ain't gonna wanna see me if this goes badly.It won't.
Come here!
Look, you've done lots already
and if you can convince me, a social worker will be a walkover.
Go on, darling.
What?Nothing.
Just eat quicker, yeah, cos that food on your cheek where you keep missing your mouth...
..dead sexy, that is.
Shut up!
I guess at least your Mum gets to feed you guys up at lunchtime.
Must help a bit.
Yeah, all mealtimes from now on, you know, if it goes well at the Social.
What?
Nothing, just it's good to see you so positive.
Woah, Max, where have you been? I couldn't find you at dinner.
I've lost my appetite.
What?
You and me...
We're over.
Finished!
You're dumping me?Oh, well done(!)
But... what about tonight? Well, there's EastEnders, followed by...Max, what's going on?
As if you didn't know! This morning, we were...
Leave it!
Try it on someone who doesn't think you're scum!
GIGGLING
Max!
Maxine! Max.
Max, I don't understand, what's going on?
Why are you doing this?
I know.
Know what?
Whatever anyone's said, it's lies.
Earl, I've spoken to Jade.
What, that skank?
I've held the baby. I know what you were going to do to it.
That's Jade's baby.
I wish I had never set eyes on you!
Maxine!
Ms Mason...
Come down for a game?
SHE CHUCKLES
No, actually, it was, er...
It was boxing that I wanted to have a word about.
Fighting in general.
Yeah, erm, what happened in the staff room
was completely unacceptable and I apologise for my part in it.
It's bad enough having the kids square up against each other,
but teachers, in front of an inspector?I apologise. It won't happen again, promise.
Good.
It's the cause of the argument that I'm worried about.
People just don't understand what we're doing.
That just means that we have to be all the more careful.
You of all people know that boxing in schools is controversial.
Don't make it any more so.I'm teaching Bolton to hit and to be hit
and to do that he's got to be tough, and it's my job to toughen him up.
You cannot approach it in the same way as any other subject.
Rob, this is a quiet word.
Davina does not know what she's talking about.
No-one's accusing you orconfronting you.
I'm quite happy to keep boxing as anoption here,
it just means that you have to make sure that you handleit in the appropriate way. OK?
Yeah.
We all have to come under scrutiny and criticism at times.
It's just part of our job.
Maybe Bolton isn't the only one who needs to "toughen up," you know.
It's just sick. It's disgusting.
I just feel so stupid.
I really thought he was changing,
that I'd seen a side of him no-one else had...
..and then I find out about this.
He's just a dog. He's not worth it.
I've been going around, telling everyone how serious he was about me,
how they were wrong about him.
Then... this.D'you reckon he was going to sell yours and all?
I dunno.
Well, it don't matter. Who wants to be with someone like that?
Someone who could do that?Wait till everyone finds out why you dumped him, realise what a scumbag he is.
You can't tell no-one, OK?
How stupid would I look, then?
Or worse, they'll think I was part of it.No, they won't.
That poor little thing.
It's never done anything to anyone, but it's got them two for parents.
Not for long, not if Earl's got anything to do with it.
There's no way I'm letting them sell it.
Anyone's better than them two. It'll go to someone that wanted it.
Yeah, but who?
Some freak over the internet?
Earl's not gonna care, as long as he gets his money.
If you grass them up, everyone's going to know.
Yeah, but I'm not having that baby on my conscience.
No way.
If Steph and everyone says, "I told you so", then fair enough. They were right.
Earl's not going to be happy.
So?
He's never cared about anyone else's feelings in the whole of his life.
Sod him!
Well, you know what to do then - it'sjust a phone call and it's over.
Je n'aime pas le poisson.
Un poulet aux herbes de Provence, s'il vous plait.
No, Sambuca.
It's not, "Press one for sales or hold to speak to an operator."
French should be spoken with feeling, it should be spoken with love.
Steph. Yes, Maxine, how can I help you?
I need to talk to you.Well, quickly.
Outside!
After the class would be more suitable, Maxine.
Right.
I'm sorry, Steph...
I'm sorry.
Max!
HUBBUB
Bolton?
Can you pass the books down, please?
Just cos you're not going to read 'em, Smilie, no need to chuck 'em about.
Rob told me.
Well, he had no right to! Just leave us alone.
This is the best thing I've ever done and you're messing it up. I was concerned for your welfare.
Don't turn this into some sort of a theatrical performance.
That's Miss Shackleton, Sir.
One of them do-gooders that's always sticking her nose in.
I'm sorry for being so snappy this morning.
I spoke to Rachel and I've smoothed things over with her.
With Rachel?
Yeah, I've explained that the wheelsare in motion
and it's only a matter of time before your dadand I are legally divorced.
Yeah, but it's not just you and my dad, is it?Philip!
You were still married whenyou married my Dad, and until you sort that out, you're a bigamist.
Don't say that word!
You're going to be a double bigamist!
People go to prison for that, Mum.
Well, I'm not going to, cos no one's going to blab about it, are they?
It's not fair on Eddie though, is it?
Look, Phil...
Phil, we can't tell Eddie.
If we do, he's not going to stick around. Really.
But if you want to let a few bureaucratic details ruin my life,
well, our lives, thenyou just go ahead.
You do what you have to do.
Earl!
Earl Kelly, come here this minute!
Oi!
The baby's in the first of them boarded-up houses on Dunne Street.
Be quick, please. It's urgent.
KNOCKING
You OK?
I don't think I can face going back out there.
That's easy, we'll wag off,on one condition.What?You cheer up!
This is over and done with now.
If I've to spend the rest of the day with a mardy arse, I'll take my chances on Budgen!
PHONE RINGS
You'd betterswitch that off as well!Yeah, let's get out of here.
Max, it's me.
Look, I'm sorry I couldn't talk to you before.
Can you just give us a ring and let me know you're OK.
Bye.
Chlo. Have you seen Max? She's not in class.
I'm not cross with her, I'm just worried about her. She's chucked Earl.
Chucked Earl? Why? What's he done?
Dunno. She was furious with him earlier, he looked well mental.
So how did the day go?
Well, I set out to cover a wide cross-section of subject, activity and age group.
But, overall...
Overall?
The range of social problems that affects your students is acutely apparent,
but the way the school rises to the challenge is impressive.
You've taken a brave step in extending the reach of the school beyond the classroom
and in the main, it's been successful.
There's clear progress in all areas highlighted at your last full inspection
and the pastoral care is really good, particularly in the case of the Kelly family.
There are weak points, butnothing drastic.
You should be proud.
Thank you.
What happened?
They can come home.
All of them!
Oh, today has been the best day!
How's it going, you?
My mum says we can go back and live with her.
It should be a laugh, us lot back together.
I just hope it works out.
Yeah, course.
It never has done in the past, not with my family.
It's just one crisis after another.
Well, this time will be different.
And besides, you'll have a say in how it works out. You should be positive.
Yeah?
Yeah. It's really good news.
You keen to get rid of me? No, course not!
I want what's best for you. I'm only joking.
Well, I wasn't.
Sam, I want you to be happy
and if you ever need any help,
or if you just need a space to chill,
I'm here, OK?
Tell your that mum that I'mhappy for her too.
Why don't you tell her yourself?
We're having a do at ours tonight, you should come round.
No, it's a family thing.
But if she ever needs my help, thenI'm here. OK?
See you later!
# Big day, it's a new day
# Live your life like you just don't know
# What's coming around the corner
# Across and over your border
# Take a chance for us before it's over... #
Steph, will you come for a drink?
Help me drown my sorrows?
I've got to go and check on Maxine, make sure she's OK.What's up? Earl Kelly.
Good old Earl, eh? Oh, give the lad a break!
He really stepped up to the plate today.
TYRES SCREECH, HORN BLARES
What are you doing, you silly sod? What?!
Woo! SHE LAUGHS
Check you out, Nigella Whatserface!
This is the least I can do, I was so mean to Steph earlier on.
Hearing that you've binned him I reckon that'll do the trick all together, mate.
You know what the best thing is,
after him, anyone's gonna seem like Prince Charming.
No way! I am done with boys.
There's nothing but aggro.
I'm gonna become a nun.Yeah, right!
I'm dead serious!
What about...Gary Entwhistle?
You're joking? The nose on him, it'd be like snogging an elephant.
Steven McDermott? No way, he went out with Tanya Evans, he'd need disinfecting.
Pete Williamson?Oh, all right if you're twisting me arm.
What?
Maxine...
..you need to listen to me.
HORN TOOTS Out of the way, out of the way.
Move out of the way!
Nothing you say is gonna make any difference, Earl.
Besides, you can't come in here, telling her what to do.
She dumped you, deal with it. Get out.
Who do you think you are?
I said, "Get out."
This has got nothing to do with you.
What you doing, Earl? Why bring a gun?Cos I need you to listen to me.
All this,
is a misunderstanding,
but you're not letting me explain.
And you need a gun for that?
Hello, police, I need you right now.
Mum, Mum!Marley!
Hey, oh... Oh, I am so proud of you, all of you, even Earl, wherever he's got to.
He should be here, but it doesn't matter cos we're all under the same roof
and that's the important thing is that nothing ever tears this family apart again, yeah?
I'll put the kettle on then, yeah? Yeah, I've got some really nice cake.
Come on... Come on.
All of it was for you know. Everything.
Why do you think I waited until now to start talking about a family?
You thought you'd found someone else stupid enough to let you get them pregnant.
You and Jade are completely different. How can you compare yourself to that slag!
That money would've set us up, Max, ten grand...
..for us, for our baby,
just like a proper family.
And what about Jade's baby?
Who cares! The Social services'll be all over it now anyway.
How can you talk about family when you don't care what happens to your own child?
But we'd be different, Maxine...
..because we love each other.
You know what?
Listening to you now, I reckon you must be even madder than what everybody said you were.
SHE SCREAMS
DOG BARKS
Oh, Max, I'm so sorry, but I had to.
You wasn't listening to me.
Look at yourself!
Look at what you're doing.
This morning I was so happy, but now...
What you've done...
I despise you.
Max! You can't keep saying these things. It's not right.
MAXINE SCREAMS
HE COCKS GUN
Why are you doing this to me, Maxine?
I'd do anything for you.
Nothing you do is any good, Earl.
Max...
You're only happy when everyone around you is miserable or scared.
Everything you touch gets poisoned and twisted.
You're just a sick little boy...
GUNSHOT Uh...
SHE SCREAMS
Max!
Max?
Max...
No!The police are coming, Max. I swear they'll help you.
I'm here, sweetheart. I'm here.
I'm sorry.
Shh...
Max.
Don't leave me, Max.
Please don't leave me. SHE SOBS
No!
Maxine?
No.
MOBILE RINGS Excuse me one moment.
Well, thanks for your input, it's been a pleasure.
Careful!
You'll be saying next, "See you soon"
and I'll know you're lying.
SIRENS
Armed Police! Put the weapon down! Put the weapon down!
Put the weapon down! Put the weapon down!
Keep your hands away!
Keep them away!
She didn't listen to me.
I tried...
..but she didn't listen.
SHE SOBS
He should never have even been at the school! Anyone else would have slung him out ages ago, but not us.
We had to keep him as a little pet project, to show how progressive we were.
Steph.
Is this bad enough for you? Eh?
I wish he'd died at birth...
and then Maxine would still be with me.
Come on, Steph, let's get you out of here.
Come on.
This was her home.
She should have been safe here.
She should have been safe with me.
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