01x06 - d*adbeats and Dropouts

[bunniefuu]

Go on, then. Who are you?

Whoever my mum wants me to be.

Deep down, you know you're
not good enough for Summer.

Is your dad in, by any chance?
He's gone to the corner shop.

I was just wondering,
Billy Hopkins -

when did his dad last come in?

MUFFLED SPEECH: saying
anything about it myself.

And I also want to get the
message across, you know?

And I think the
best way to do it...

MUSIC DROWNS SPEECH

Do you know what I mean? Summer?

Summer? Summer!

What was I saying just now?

Hopeless affirmation of the day?

Most kids would be proud if
their mum was chosen to speak

at their school's career day.

You'll thank me one day, you know?
I'm setting a positive example.

Single mum, successful
businesswoman.

I'm very proud of you, Mum.

Just you wait till
my speech later.

It'll be so inspiring
for you kids.

MUSIC DROWNS SPEECH

♪ Wake up in the
morning We rise!

♪ When the early
bird calling We rise!

♪ When we get up in feelings
Do what the Phoenix do

♪ So, of course, we rise!

♪ When we got to get
to class We rise!

♪ When we're stuck
under the ash We rise!

♪ All my friends
gonna see this through

♪ Cos we just do what
the Phoenix do We rise. ♪

We've run out of toothpaste.

Says online baking powder
works just as well.

I think you mean baking
soda, not powder.

Oh. Is there a difference?

It's not that bad.

What's up with you?

Careers day. And I've got
the footy match later.

It's Summer, isn't it? You
think she's into Darcy!

Just tell her you like her.

All right, Dr Love.

When did you become an expert?

Er, I'm 11.

Hmm. Yeah.

Listen, if you're going to tell
her, don't do it over text.

It's basic, and...

..no girl likes basic.

Make sure you get info on
drama courses, media studies,

that sort of thing.

What about nursing?

Of course I support your
interest in nursing, hon.

Love you, Hazel!

But what's your plan A?

Nursing.

No-one's saying they
don't do vital work.

It's just... anyone
can become a nurse.

And some of us, you and me...

..we're meant for
a greater purpose.

And I won't accept
anything less.

Understand?

Summer.

Oi-oi, Billy boy.

You pumped for St Luke's later?

Did I tell you I used
to be their star player?

Yeah, what till
they kicked you out?

Yeah, Barcelona got rid of
Messi. And he's still the Goat.

What?

As if this lot want
us in a team, anyway.

Who cares about them?

Look, St Luke's are last
year's champs. Thanks to me.

This year, I'm going to score
the winning goal against them.

All right. Just bring
your A-game, son.

Cos they're going to rough
you up. Them clowns?!

We'll see about
that... Darcy boy.

Careers day? Why? No-one's
going to get the job they want,

except Khaled. All
right, Nostradamus.

How do you know what I
want to do with my life?

Hi, Billy.

Apparently, it's
pointless us Pru kids

aiming for anything positive in life
as our future's already written.

Sounds about right to me.

We all have the same
24 hours in a day.

Losers will always
find an excuse.

Someone like you would
say that. Someone like me?

Privileged. Is that a joke?

Look at me, mate.
You know what I mean.

Your family's loaded.

When have you ever
worked for anything?

Look in the mirror, eh?

Because when it comes to privilege,
it ain't all about money.

Can you two just admit
you fancy each other

and give us all some peace?

Is something up? Nothing.

Just careers day. You
wouldn't understand.

Oh, here we go.

There's nothing there
for people like you. Eh?

A waste of everybody's
time, I bet.

Well, who's going to give
a Pru kid a decent job?

I would... if I could.

Exactly. You can't.

It's all just for show.

Careers advisers haven't got a
clue what it's like for us lot.

And what's that, then?

Why is your situation any different
from any other kid at Phoenix Rise?

Yeah, no, it's not.

You do know you can talk
to me about anything?

Whenever.

Doesn't have to be here, or now.

Ooh! I get it!

Girl trouble. What?!

Allow that, Miss! I
saw those gooey eyes.

Summer, eh? Don't worry.
I won't say anything.

You're a joker, Miss!

I-I need to go.

I was just pulling
your leg. Billy!

Am I fit? Be honest.

I'm only seven out of ten,
ain't I? Eight on a good day.

If you're a seven,
then I'm a four.

You're definitely a ten.

What's going on with you?

I saw your brother, and
I was like, "Hi, Billy!"

And he completely blanked me.

He barely notices
anything, Leila.

I need to up my game.

What are you doing after school?

We need to plan Operation Make
Billy Fall In Love With Leila.

We ain't doing anything,

because Billy's got a
big match after school,

and I've got to wait for him.

I hate football.

Football! It's perfect.

What is?

Morning, guys. Morning.

Just some form for careers day.

Load of rubbish, innit?

Did you get one?
Yeah, we all did.

Oh, yeah. Oi, K?

What was the name of that film

that Summer was talking
about at Darcy's?

The Quirks Of Being
A Flower, or summat?

KHALED LAUGHS

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.

Right. Cheers.

She can practically
recite it from heart.

I can't remember
her saying that.

BOTH: There's so many stalls.

See you, then.

I know it's important to see
what Beyonce's wearing today,

but trust me, the careers
fair is more important.

Er... it's Doja Cat. Whatever.

Go! Seize the day.

Come on.

So I'm going to be on my feet
all day in some stinking kitchen,

wearing some dusty, old shoes?

Can I wear creps, at least?

So can anyone tell
me what CRUD means?

I know.

Create, read, update, delete.

Oh, well done.

There is no way I'm going to
help rich people pay less tax...

..unless I get my cut.

No.

No.

No.

No.

Definitely not.

So I have to look after
some girl's bratty kids

while she's at work?

You can definitely make a
difference to people's lives.

Yeah. No, that's what I
want to do, definitely.

And the prize for most popular
careers stand goes to...

When did you become a
teacher? 30 years ago.

Is it something you're
really interested in? Really.

You're in the army? I got into
fights all the time at school.

You see, the army helped me
find a way to channel that anger

into something positive.

OK.

Thanks.

I was just at the law stand.

Not for me - I hate suits
- but you'd be amazing.

Why does everyone think they
know what's best for my future?

You're smart and like
talking to people.

Sometimes.

Anyway, we've got a
football match after school.

Do you want to...
watch? PHONE BUZZES

Er, it's my mum's
speech. I have to go.

You can take her home with
you if you like. Really?!

Or better still, we could
swap actual mothers.

Why would you want to trade
your glamorous mum for mine,

a part-time receptionist whose
Yorkshire puds never rise?

Sounds dreamy.

Er, Polly. This is for people on
the fast track to global success.

Don't you have some
bassoon club to go to?

It's clarinet.

Whatever.

What are you planning
to do with your future?

Going to be an influencer.

Oh. It's the perfect
career choice, Cassidy.

Shallow - check.

Unfulfilled - check.

Desperately needs followers
to feel any self-worth...

..check.

SHE SCOFFS Yeah, well.

You can't even influence
your own hair, Summer!

Are we ready?

Come on!

APPLAUSE

I am going to show you
how to nail any interview,

and therefore, any career.

That's right.

But my top tip
might surprise you.

Lean in, stars of tomorrow.

It's all about confidence.

Right now, you might not believe
that you can rule the world,

but fake it till you make it.

To demonstrate - some role
play. University interviews.

And I'd like to invite my
beautiful baby girl, Summer,

to join me up front
for the first one.

Come on up now. Don't be shy.

A round of applause
for Summer, everyone.

Remember the script.

It's just a bit of fun.

Don't embarrass me in
front of all these people.

Bill.

Cos you're probs going to
need a lawyer at some point.

Do you know anything
about family law?

Custody and that.

Thank you for attending
this university interview.

Now, can you tell me
why you want to study...

Nursing.

Surely you mean medicine, so
you can be an actual doctor.

Like that nice Sarah
Jarvis off the telly.

WHISPERS: I said
don't embarrass me.

OK.

Sure.

Medicine.

WHISPERS: Are you happy now?

WHISPERS: Wish I'd
brought snacks.

Look, it's not my place to tell
you what to do with your life.

But... are you sure
about this one?

Well, "see the world", it says.

So at least it would
get me out of Cov.

THEY CHUCKLE

"Secure income.

"Fitness. Discipline."

Isn't that what
you always tell me?

I need discipline to
channel my frustration.

Yeah, but there are other ways -

better than being
sent into a w*r zone.

Well, no disrespect, but
what do you know, sir?

Well, for me, it was
about martial arts.

Karate. Still is.

Three nights a week, when I
can get away from you lot.

That must be a nightmare
on your knees, sir,

at your... At my age?

Funny.

You know, I would challenge you to
a head-to-head, but... No. Thanks.

You're not scared,
are you? BILLY SCOFFS

I wouldn't want to
embarrass you, sir.

I'm a black belt.

Go on, sir. Come on.

So what do you
reckon? Give it a go?

I ain't got none of them
white pyjamas things.

Or, do you know what, I'd be
right there with you, sir?

I thought you said
you weren't scared.

Yeah, yeah. You're
funny, you know, sir.

THEY LAUGH

What do you think has been your
biggest achievement to date,

and why?

Um... Where to begin?

Winning the egg and
spoon race in Year 3.

TITTERING

Summer, be serious. Please.

OK.

Something I'm truly proud of...

I was out of school for a while last
year and not many people know why.

Back to the interview. I
needed professional help.

Summer. That's enough!

See, the thing is, I didn't
know who me was, and I spent...

..so much time pretending
to be someone else.

But after lots of
talking, you know,

I finally feel like I'm getting
to understand who I really am now.

And so...

..yeah, that's my
greatest achievement.

Anyway.

Thanks so much for your time.

A round of applause
for Summer, everyone.

MUTED APPLAUSE

Any other volunteers?

You there, with the
lovely hair, up you come.

Summer. I, er...

What's up?

Are you all right?

I'm sick of her.

I'm sick, sick, sick of her!

It's my mum.

Yeah, I didn't think you
were talking about Polly.

Do you want me to
leave you in peace?

Stay.

Summer?

I, um...

Oh, careers day was truly epic!

You guys good?

I'll see you later.

What did you say to her?

We were just talking about...

..careers.

ON PHONE: The key components
for any cheerleader

are enthusiasm, stamina
and a k*ller smile.

Use a mirror to
practise your routine,

and remember to keep
working on your chants...

You're really good at that.

Even though it's a total
waste of time. Why?

Because one, he stinks.

And two, he thinks
you're just a kid.

I won't be 11 forever.

Bea used to have
pompoms in her room.

Before Mum kicked her out.

How are your mum and Bea?

Yeah, no change.

Mum still doesn't want to know.

There we go. What do you think?

Awesome.

The state of them.

Well, if it isn't
dumb boy Darcy.

Well done on finally
making team captain.

Shame you had to move
to this dump to do it.

You're only captain cos I left.

You didn't leave.
You were thrown out.

Like the waste you are.

Save it for the pitch, lads.

Bring it on.

Your mate seems nice. Yeah.

See how nice he looks
with his face in the mud.

Didn't know you were much
of a footy fan, Becky.

Oh, I'm not. I'm just here
to support Billy and Darcy.

CHEERING

Go on, Phoenix
Rise! Get into them!

SHE CHEERS

Not much of a fan, eh?

Come on, lads!

Heads.

Heads it is. Phoenix
Rise to kick off.

Come on!

THEY CHEER

Oh, it's Billy.
Past one, then two.

Ooh! Oh!

Come on, ref! That
was clearly a foul.

You need your eyes testing, sir.

The referee's a... Becky!

A-game, Billy boy. What
did I tell you? Come on!

♪ Turn up the bass
Make your body rock

♪ Check my click You were on top

♪ Ready, I'm a
gas rap Don't stop

♪ Viral tings
Yeah, we're too hot

♪ Turn up the bass Make
your body rock... ♪

THEY SHOUT

Play on. That ref
needs sending off.

Any more lip, and you'll be
the one getting sent off.

♪ So ready for the dance
Good vibes, no stress, like

♪ We got the moves
Break out the dance

♪ Break out the tunes

♪ We got the moves
Break out the dance

♪ Break out the tunes... ♪

Darcy!

You're joking, ref!

Come on!

WHISTLE BLOWS Half-time!

APPLAUSE

Is St Luke's Mr Edwards'
old school, or summat?

Somebody's got to teach these
kids how to play by the rules.

Oi, Billy!

MUSIC PLAYS ON PHONE

B-I-L-L-Y.

He plays for Phoenix Rise.

B-I-L-L-Y.

He's our favourite guy.

Gooooooo, Billy!

Man, what's the point?

They've got better
drinks, better kit.

Even the ref's on their side.

And he's one of us.

This is you all over, isn't it?

Lie down, let people
walk all over you. Me?!

You're the one who
moisturises four times a day.

Oi! How's your manky orange?

That's more like it. Let's have
some of that on the pitch, yeah?

Come on, boys!

WHISTLE BLOWS

Oi, Bill! Bill!

Yes! Come on!

CHEERING

Come on!

1-0! 1-0! Yes, Darcy! 1-0!

Eat that, St Luke's!

Come on!

You only sing when
you're winning!

Oi, ref! Foul!

WHISTLE BLOWS

That is 100% a
red, sir. Come on.

Are they paying you
to let them win?

Hopkins, get here now!

Oi! Break it up, lads.

Get your hands off me!

You must love it here. With all
the other d*adbeats and dropouts.

What?! Say that again!

WHISTLE BLOWS

Hopkins. What?!

Me?! Really?! Come on, sir.

Are you colour blind or
what? Get off the pitch!

CROWD MEMBER: Oh,
what was that for?!

MUTED APPLAUSE

CHEERING

Come on, boys! Come on,
lads, straight back to it.

WHISTLE BLOWS

Not bad for d*adbeats
and dropouts, eh?

CHANTING: 2-1! 2-1!

2-1! 2-1! 2-1!

I can't believe we
lost. I'm fuming.

Wasn't exactly a
fair fight, was it?

Oi, Billy.

Nice one, yeah?

Hey, you.

How's your leg?

Done worse on my skateboard.

Nice goal, though.

That sending off was shocking.
You should sue or something.

Yeah. Not my finest moment.

You all right, mate?

I just... I just thought...

Yeah?

Forget it.

I got the note.

So...

..we going out or not?

We should give it
a proper burial.

For lunch. It's not
all about you, Darcy.

You don't talk much, do you?

Your face says a lot.

Good chat.

A food bank? You're
here to help out.

♪ Wake up in the morning We rise

♪ When the early
bird calling We rise

♪ When we get up in our
feelings Do what the Phoenix do

♪ So, of course, we rise!

♪ When we gotta get
to class We rise

♪ When we're stuck
under the ash We rise

♪ All my friends
gonna see this through

♪ Cos we just do what
the Phoenix do We rise. ♪