Heartbreak High (1994–1999): Season 1, Episode 13 - Episode #1.13 - full transcript
You're dragging your feet
like some old lady.
I know that.
What's going on?
You haven't said a word since the corner.
I'm just tired.
Linda and her mates have been up partying
until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.
every morning, every night.
Right. How come I didn't know
there was a party going on?
Come on, Nick. Not me. Them.
I was the one trying to sleep.
All right. Sorry.
So when are they going back?
-I don't know. Could be another week.
-A week?
I can't wait that long.
I mean, I need you right now, you know?
A week's too long.
Yeah. It's been three whole days.
You've probably forgotten
how to do it by now.
You know, maybe we could
slip into the old bus terminal
for a bit of practice?
That's really gross.
That place is a rubbish tip.
Besides, I have to do
some work before school.
Work, work, work. That's all you girls
ever think about, you know.
Talk about one-track minds.
Look, I've never seen
two teachers go so hard at it before
in a car park in my whole life.
Hey, Rosie, why don't you
show us a few maneuvers?
Maybe Northie could take a few tips.
Grow up. You make me sick!
-Ooh!
What's your problem, Rose?
It was just a joke.
Rose.
Must be hard for you
seeing them like that.
No way, Danielle.
I'm happy for them. Really!
So what's the problem?
Well, the problem is that they were all
carrying on like idiots.
I mean,
teachers have a sex life too, you know.
-You still like him, don't you?
-No way, Danielle.
Well, she's not exactly his type, is she?
I mean, don't you think he'd go
for someone with a bit more style?
Style? That's what you've got, Rose.
Leave me alone, please.
-Go away!
We're gonna have to cut it
in the future.
You can't do this to me, Jim.
I mean, what am I to tell the kids?
-They're depending on me.
-I'm not doing it to you.
It's something I have to do
for the good of the whole school.
But music doesn't need money.
I mean, I'm not costing you a cent, am I?
That's unless you count the money tied up
in those very expensive
musical instruments
used by a very small number of students.
You're not saying that minority groups
are irrelevant, are you?
Please, Graham, let's not turn this
into a political discussion.
Okay, I'm not.
But I just happen to believe
that the needs of those
dozen or so students are important.
I agree with you. Absolutely.
It's just that final year music
is a very expensive elective.
Pity you can't get by with a few triangles
and a couple of cymbals.
These kids are citizens
of the 21st century.
That's very good. I'm sorry.
There just aren't enough takers
in the senior years to make it
a viable elective.
I'm running a business here.
That's funny. I thought
we were shaping the kids' futures.
The bell has gone, you lot,
nice of you to join us.
Listen, I've got a few bucks saved up.
Maybe we could get a motel or something.
You're starting to sound
like some sex-starved moron.
Exactly. Lack of sex is starting
to eat away at my brain.
Is there something you'd like
to share with us, Poulos?
No, sir.
-Right.
In a couple of minutes,
I'll be collecting
your biology assignments.
As you all know,
these marks go towards
your end-of-year assessment.
Anybody not got one to hand in?
Anybody else?
Look, it's nearly finished.
I'll have it to you by tomorrow.
My sister's had all her friends
staying at our place, it's--
And your social life
got in the way of your study.
-Well, that's a damn shame, Jodie.
-It's not like that.
But you were warned.
Now, could everybody else
please have theirs ready?
Such a wanker, Southgate.
Stay out of it, Nick.
All I needed was one more day.
One more lousy day.
You know Southgate never accepts excuses.
You know what? I say we take out
a contract on him and you sister's mates.
Good idea. Know any hitmen?
So how's it going?
Fine.
Everything's fine. How about you?
Yeah. So the rumors were true.
-What rumors?
-"What rumors," he says.
-You and Miss Milano.
-That shouldn't be your business, Rose.
Well, the two of you made it
everybody's business
when you arrived at school together.
-We're happy for you, Phil.
-Good.
-Really.
-We're happy too.
But, listen. We're friends, right?
I hope so, yeah.
So there's something you should know.
Women on the rebound can be a bit confused
about how they're really feeling.
Rose,
I don't think you need to be telling me--
I just don't wanna see you getting hurt.
You're still kind of special to me.
Well, you're kind of special
to me too, Rose.
Don't treat me like a kid!
I argued with the guy
till I was blue in the face.
I mean, there's nothing else I can do.
Sure there is. I mean,
report him to the Department of Education.
But then I'd be running
the risk of losing my job.
And then there's no guarantee
that they wouldn't approve anyway.
So that's it, then. Finito.
-Sorry, Jodie.
Look, I'll still be there to help you all.
And of course, I can always set you up
with an appropriate tutor outside school.
Where the hell am I supposed
to find the money for a tutor?
-Exactly.
-It's a problem, I know.
Problem? I might as well leave school now!
I mean, there goes my whole future
shot down in flames.
Hey, listen, just 'cause he's too gutless
to do anything about it,
I mean, it doesn't mean we can't.
Yeah? Like what?
Well, I reckon we can
come up with something.
Well, it'd have to be
a pretty powerful statement.
And of course, I couldn't help you
with anything you did come up with.
She doesn't need your help.
But we might have to use the music room
after school hours.
Well…
I couldn't really be seen to be siding
with the students against the headmaster.
Things like that tend to have
a destabilizing effect
on school discipline, which we all know
would be a terrible thing.
Pfft.
You guard this with your life, all right?
Definitely.
Whatever plan you do come up with,
I don't wanna know about it, all right?
I'm deaf, dumb and blind.
Yes, yes.
Look, I'm not saying that Lady Macbeth
is totally responsible for Duncan's death.
That's exactly what you're saying.
Anything goes
in the name of gaining power.
-And that it was all her fault.
-Look, I didn't say it was all her fault.
All I'm saying is that she is
definitely the instigator of events…
-And what was--
-…rather than the victim.
And what was Macbeth, totally blameless?
Look, I didn't say that.
If it hadn't been for him, she wouldn't
have done any of these terrible things!
She didn't want the power for herself.
She wanted it for him!
Look, it's an interesting argument.
Maybe we can continue it
later on, all right?
In other words, see it your way or else.
-Rose!
What's bugging her?
Rose, can I speak to you
for a moment, please?
Stay cool.
-What's going on?
-Nothing.
Come on. You have been challenging me
on every single point I've raised.
-Now, tell me why.
-Look, miss.
If you want us to learn everything
parrot fashion, you should have said so.
Have I done something to upset you?
'Cause if I have, just tell me what it is.
What would you care?
You're too busy
mucking around with Phil North
to worry about how any of us are feeling.
Right.
So that's what this is about, is it?
My relationship with Phil?
Well, it's a bit off, don't you think?
Rose.
Anyway, miss, I wouldn't go getting
too cozy with him.
I hear he likes girls
a lot younger than you.
A lot younger.
And now, to add insult to injury,
he wants me to put price tags
on all the musical equipment
so he can hold some sort of
glorified garage sale.
The library better watch its backside,
otherwise we'll be burning books next.
Let's not get hysterical about this.
It's not too late for those kids
to choose another elective.
Such as what, Bill? Sport?
I don't know why we bother
with any other subject, really.
So we don't produce an entire generation
of uncultured boofheads with no necks.
Seriously, Graham, get your kids
to think about this.
We've just been promised
a few thousand dollars of new equipment.
Right, I see. So while I'm being
forced to sell off equipment,
you're being promised a container load
of new footballs.
Basic principle of economics, Graham.
Robbing Peter to pay Paul.
You're not gonna get away with this.
-Hey...
why do you think I've got
anything to do with it?
Gee, I don't know. Why on Earth
would I think a thing like that?
So, um, how did you manage to manipulate
this little situation, Bill?
Well, maybe Jim just saw it
through the Department's eyes.
Excess baggage is a luxury
we just can't really afford, Yola.
Please!
When culture becomes excess baggage,
societies start eating their babies.
You know my idea of a perfect world?
Where the sciences
have to fight for survival
and the arts are held supreme.
-No, offense, Bill.
-None taken, Phil.
Phil, I need to speak to you.
Sure. Here?
If she took that tone with me,
I would run for cover.
Right. What did I do?
You tell me.
I've been having problems with Rose.
She's normally such an easy-going kid.
Get to the point.
Well, she made some crack about you
preferring younger women.
-Now where would she get that from?
-That kid
will not leave me alone,
no matter what I say.
-Are you telling me you told her that?
-What?
I don't know. That you like
younger women, or whatever.
I told you, remember?
She doesn't think
very highly of her looks.
And I said I found her attractive.
Great.
-It was an innocent comment.
-That's all it was.
-Well, she's taken it on board.
You know, it may have been innocent
from you...
It was!
but she's taking it
more seriously than you think.
Okay, I'll sort it out.
Well, you better.
I will.
Chris…
you do believe me, don't you?
Yeah, I do.
Hey, hey, hey, look what I got.
Keys to paradise.
They look more like Con's car keys to me.
Well, actually, they're his brother's,
but they're all ours tonight.
As long as I return the car
before the morning. What do you say?
Aren't we a bit too old
to be making out in cars?
Exactly. That's why I suggested the motel.
Now, hang on. Are you going
off me or something?
Don't be dumb.
You know I love you more than anything.
But I want it to be nice.
Classy, you know?
This is us. Okay? No matter
where we do it, it's gonna be classy.
Rose.
-What did you say to Miss Milano?
-Nothing.
She said that you made some comment
that I like younger women.
-I'm sorry. I just opened my mouth.
-How many other people know?
None. I didn't tell anybody anything.
I only hinted--
Okay. If I didn't want anyone else
to know, I should have kept it to myself.
-It was foolish of me.
-No, it wasn't.
-We're friends.
-No. Listen, Rose.
We're not friends, really.
We're teacher and pupil.
That's our only relationship.
I don't want you to forget that.
There is nothing else between us.
There never has been
anything else between us.
You all right?
What would you care?
I'm sorry I've upset you,
but I'm also sorry
that you betrayed a confidence.
Now,
if you can't handle this problem,
please don't come to my class.
I want this to be the end of it.
I just don't understand
what Chaka sees in Rivers.
He's such a pig.
And that'd be on a good day.
How come you babes haven't
set her straight, anyway?
Hey, will you guys can the gossip, please?
I'm trying to play
some pool here, all right?
Guys, I'm in a really bad situation
and I need your help.
Good one, Jodie.
-Hey, hey, she didn't mean it.
-Why? What's going on?
What she means is, right. We want
to get together some sort of orchestra
to show Deloraine
how musically talented we are.
It's my last chance.
-Yeah?
Deloraine's thinking
of dropping music as an elective.
I figure I can change his mind
if you guys will just work
on something with me.
What, you want to get us
to learn Beethoven in three lessons.
Are you delirious?
Look, I've just got to convince him
that there's two or more of us that are
interested in using the music room.
Jode, look, I really think
you're asking the wrong people.
I mean, personally, I'd love to help,
but, um, I've got about as much
musical talent in me as a pool cue.
I've probably got less.
-Come on, guys.
-Good attitude.
-Please.
All it'll take is an hour or so
before school for a few days.
Nick's gonna be in on it, aren't you?
Well, if Nick's going to help out...
Nick is not gonna be in it.
I just told you I'd help, you know,
convince the rest of them.
I didn't say I was gonna be in on it.
I need my beauty sleep in the mornings.
Fine. Leave me in the lurch. Thanks.
We wouldn't be much help, that's all.
You know, it's a real shame
you feel that way, Nick.
I was thinking how I could be persuaded
to change my mind about
going for that drive tonight.
Ooh!
Hey, I was only kidding. I'll be in it.
Who needs beauty sleep?
Nick...
I'm sorry.
Do you have any idea how much effort
I put into getting this car for tonight?
Rocco loves this thing
like it's his own kid.
And he gave it to me.
-I'm sorry.
-What do you mean, you're sorry?
I mean, I can't see what's wrong with it.
You know, look, it's soft and comfy.
You know what I wish?
I wish I had a place of my own
with a nice, big king-size bed.
Then we could lock all the doors
and send for pizza when we wanted it.
Hey.
Nick.
Why are you waiting up for me?
You don't have to wait up for me anymore.
I'm a big boy.
Well, you didn't tell me
where you were going, and I was worried.
Like a parent.
-I can look after myself.
You don't have to wait up for me.
So, where were you?
Are you going to tell me?
Yeah, I was with Jodie.
-Okay, so…
-Is that all right with you?
Yeah, what… I mean, you know,
you're with Jodie. Where'd you go?
The movies or something? What?
No, we didn't go anywhere.
-Right.
So you're at Jodie's flat,
right next to a telephone.
-And you didn't bother to ring me.
-Who said I was at Jodie's house?
I didn't say that.
We weren't at Jodie's house.
So you didn't go anywhere,
you weren't at her place.
-That's right.
-And you certainly weren't here.
I mean, this is really starting
to sound like a mystery to me.
All right. I borrowed
the car from Rocco, okay?
And we went parking. Simple.
Right. Yeah, I got it.
What's that supposed to mean?
Look, her sister's got some friends
staying over or something, all right?
-We just wanted to get away, you know?
-Sure.
-Have some quiet time together.
-Sure.
Look at you, straightaway,
you think we're having sex or something.
Well, go on, tell me you weren't.
Go on, tell me.
I would if we were.
So what if we were?
We're both adults, aren't we?
We can do whatever we like.
What's wrong with kissing?
Well, nothing, as far as I know.
That's all sex is, isn't it?
Well…
Dad, what were you and Nick
yelling about last night?
We weren't yelling, honey. We were…
You must have been dreaming.
Sweetheart, why don't you finish
getting ready for school?
Come on. Off you go.
Bye.
So what was all that about?
What-- What did she say?
She was boasting about how much
she knows about sex.
What?-
What does she know about sex?
Not too much. Don't worry.
It all happens so early these days.
I mean, Nick too, you know.
He should have his mind on other things.
-Mr. Poulos, he's 17.
-I know.
Seventeen-year-olds have been
going parking
-since cars were invented.
-I know. Hey, yes, I know.
And if they're sleeping together,
it's because they both want to.
Not because he talked her into it.
What worries me is that he gets more upset
about his love life than anything.
Why don't you ask Jodie to stay here while
her sister's friends are at the flat?
I'm not gonna have them sleeping together
under my own roof, now come on.
No. I'm not suggesting that you do.
Not with Effie here.
All right, without Effie though,
it's okay.
-No, I'm not saying that.
-Is that what you're saying?
Look, you could keep an eye on them.
You would know where they were,
and maybe you could encourage them
to do some schoolwork.
I wish. I wish.
Well, I've got two after, so we could…
-Meet for lunch?
Meet at the sandwich shop
up the road, yep.
-Hey, we're late.
-Yes.
Race you.
Don't bother, I'm gonna beat you anyway.
Right.
-Bye.
-Bye, see you there.
Rose?
Bit early this morning, aren't you?
Yeah, I got some stupid music rehearsal
before school.
Um…
You think Jodie would like
to come and stay here
while these people are at her place?
What?
You know, you think Jodie'll
want to come and stay here for a while?
-Are you kidding me or something?
-No. No.
You're kidding me, right?
-No.
Good morning.
Morning.
I was half expecting you to dip out on me.
What, just 'cause you dipped out on me?
Don't start, Nick, I'm not in the mood.
So what time did the party finish
last night?
About 4:00 a.m. last time
I looked at the clock.
I'm wrecked.
They were playing the worst music.
And all these idiots were talking
and smoking and drinking.
I couldn't believe it.
Well, guess what? I've got some good news.
What?
My dad said
you could stay with us until they go.
-Are you kidding?
-It's true.
-You are kidding.
-I didn't even have to twist his arm.
-It was his idea.
-Nick, that's mad. I can't believe it.
That is so mad.
Gonna kill this Jodie chick.
-Hi, guys.
Thanks for dragging your bums out
an hour earlier this morning.
About time.
She gets her five minutes to make it sound
like fun and I'm out of here.
Hey, everyone's staying where
they are, okay? Just give it a chance.
What we've got here
is kind of a political issue.
We're trying to save
the endangered elective music students
from being wiped out.
Could even be fun.
What's your point, Jodie?
Well, I was hoping all of you
would join me
in making a bit of noise for the cause.
It's kind of like a feral orchestra.
Major problem here, Jode.
Feral we may be, but talented we ain't.
No problem, Steve. All you need is rhythm.
Rhythm like the Catholics?
So what's you have in mind?
A bit of group sex?
Your maturity amazes me, Wiley.
But your beat's okay.
All right.
-I'd say she's lost it, but anyway.
-Fully.
Yes, that's it. Cool.
All right, I'll see you all next period.
And please remember
to bring your books this time!
What were you doing outside my flat?
Nothing.
I was just walking past.
Come on.
Let's not waste each other's time.
I know it's right out of your way.
Look, I've got no idea
what's going on here, Rose.
Well, I guess you two haven't spent
much time talking,
too busy with horizontal dancing.
That is enough, Rose.
Why don't you fill me in?
Well, fine. It's a very simple story.
He was attracted to me,
and I was attracted to him.
That's it, that's all.
Look, you know…
Students sometimes develop feelings
for their teachers.
It happens all the time.
When I was at school,
I used to have a crush on my--
It's not just a crush!
I'm not just fantasizing here.
Look, if it wasn't for something
that happened in the past,
I would be the one Phil was
going out with. Not you, miss.
He has told you about his past, hasn't he?
What are you talking about?
Must make you wonder
how much he really cares,
keeping something like that from you.
Keeping something like what from me?
I'm sorry, miss,
but I can't betray a confidence.
What past are you talking about, Rose?
I don't know. You'll have to ask Phil.
Well, I'm asking you, Rose.
I don't know, miss.
Hi.
Look what we've got here.
It's Stella's special little surprise.
-Yeah.
-He's being rude, Jodie.
They always reckon
it's a surprise if they can eat it.
But she's improving. Let me tell you,
we haven't had
our stomachs pumped in days.
- Listen, you--
-I can't even boil an egg.
You want to learn to cook,
I'll teach you.
No, no, no. Stella, please.
What a catch. What a catch.
They don't deserve me, do they, Eff?
So you name me one guy
who deserves a woman in his life.
Absolutely.
-Beats me why we stick around.
Hey, you just better
watch yourself, young lady.
I might change my mind
about letting you stay.
No way. You can stay as long as you like.
Be like having a big sister
for a few days.
Thanks, Effie.
Jodie, you're right.
We don't deserve them.
Great, Dad's a feminist now.
Now, now,
this-- This is interesting.
This is interesting.
Big sale at the furniture warehouse.
You know, I'm gonna buy you
a new bed, Nick.
-What for?
-The old one,
it's driving me crazy. It's falling apart.
It's creaking and squeaking.
You know, every single time
you turn over at night,
I wake up.
I do.
The student was almost 18.
I was only ten years older than her.
-And you were married?
-Yes, I was married.
So, what? Your wife didn't understand you?
I'd been transferred to the country.
My wife stayed in the city.
You could say we were
going through a rough patch.
Well, I'm not surprised if you were
busy chasing after your students.
Just-- There was only one.
She was a very special person.
Chris, would you listen to me?
When I tried to patch things up
with my wife, she didn't wanna know.
-Quite frankly, I don't blame her.
-Neither do I.
You know, what gets me is that you share
this indiscretion with a student.
You don't even bother to tell me.
I made a mistake.
You're fairly prone to mistakes,
aren't you?
Maybe I am.
All I was trying to do with Rose
was to keep her bay,
and give her a real reason
why she should leave teachers alone.
-And especially me.
-Why didn't you tell me this?
Because I didn't want to hurt you.
-Well, you have.
-Well, I'm sorry.
I'm not particularly proud of my past,
I don't get any joy
reliving it again and again.
Well, you weren't being
entirely honest, were you?
No.
I'd say you were given
an extraordinary break
when you were allowed to continue teaching
after seducing a child.
-She was 17! Seventeen!
-A child who was given into your care!
Seducing a child.
-There is a line
between us and the students,
and you've crossed it, not just once,
-but twice.
-That's where you're wrong!
I never laid a hand on Rose,
nor am I likely to!
I was just on my way out, folks.
Hey, don't call me, all right?
Ooh, that's the third yawn.
That means bedtime for you, my dear.
I have to wait till Jodie's ready.
-How come?
-'Cause you're sleeping in my bed.
-I have to show you where everything is.
-I'm not taking your bed, Effie. No way.
We can't have you
sleeping on the floor, Jodie.
Mr. Poulos, I can't take Effie's bed.
Hey, no problem. She can have my bed.
-It's all right. I'll sleep on the couch.
-I'll sleep on the couch.
No, no, no, no. You need your privacy.
See, I know all about
these sorts of things, you know.
I'm the kind of guy that's tuned in
to the needs of a woman.
You sleep in my bed. I'll be all right.
I'll sleep on the couch. It's okay.
I've got it all worked out.
This isn't safe.
What?
That's not what I meant.
Shh, shh, shh.
Is that Effie?
No, it's all right.
We're betraying his trust.
What?
And besides,
I wouldn't feel relaxed anyway.
Great.
-Look.
I just don't want it to be sneaky,
that's all.
I reckon what we've got is a bit
more special than that. Don't you?
You know how much I care about you.
God, I thought you felt the same way.
Well, not if all you think about is sex.
I can't believe you said that.
I'm not like that.
Prove it to me.
How about showing me a bit
of nice boy-girl type romance
over the next couple of days?
Romance?
Look it up in the dictionary.
It's between "rock and roll" and "root."
Now, go away and let me get some sleep.
Don't look at your watch,
just go home.
Yeah, I will in a sec.
-It's late.
I know.
You're not gonna go, are you?
Don't pinch that.
I don't know that he would have
taken things any further with Rose.
Don't be too sure.
The lure of forbidden fruit
can be a heady temptation.
-There must be more to it than that.
-Sure. I mean…
Maybe he's hooked on the risk
and the strokes to his ego.
Maybe behind that confident facade
lies a very insecure little boy.
What would he have to feel insecure about?
Look, Christina. I don't know.
I mean, maybe-- Maybe his mother
wouldn't let him grow his hair long,
or his dad wouldn't buy him
a new cricket bat. Who knows?
Who cares?
I mean, he's an adult, isn't he?
He knows the difference
between right and wrong.
Yeah, exactly.
You know, the irony is…
No, I've never even considered crossing
the line with a student, right?
Yet, the vast majority of parents
would insist that I be dismissed
if they knew that I was gay.
Phil North goes all the way.
-He's still teaching.
Enough to make you go straight, hey, Gray?
No.
Mr. Deloraine would have to know
about his history, wouldn't he?
Yeah.
Big red letters on old Phil's file.
So do I tell him about Rose?
If you're absolutely sure
it's just unresolved sexual tension
then at this stage I'd say no.
Yeah. We have to be careful we're not
judge, jury and executioner here.
Yep. Listen, the world is full
of sleazebags with pleasant faces,
and you get to meet most of them
over a period of time.
Thanks, Yola. That's very comforting.
Hey, look, it's the Hartley High
music society.
Hey, Poulos, you tosser!
Leave it alone, Rivers.
Hey, what are you doing with that bin?
It's all right, sir.
You can't take that in there.
Yeah.
Where do you two think
you're going with that?
Music room, sir.
Can I interrupt?
-I've really got to get this finished--
-Don't put me off.
There's something I have to say.
How you take it is up to you.
I know I've stuffed things up here.
God knows I'll stuff things up again.
I'm not perfect. Not even close.
But I never meant to hurt you.
In fact, if I could change
what's happened,
I would, but I can't.
I can't change the past.
But I still want us to have a future.
Christina…
I love you.
Look, this isn't the time
or the place to be discussing--
Don't we matter?
If you can see any way to start again,
I want to.
I thought things were going
pretty well there for a while.
I don't wanna lose you.
But if you don't want me…
then I'll go…
out of your life for good.
Okay.
I get the message.
Hey, Steve. Is Jodie here?
Yes, sir, she's in the music room.
Can you tell her I want
to speak to her, please?
Yeah, all right.
Jode.
Jode. Brown's outside. Wants a word.
I think we're in trouble.
Terrific. Don't tell me
he's gonna turn on us too.
-We're not disturbing anyone, are we?
-No, no, it's not that. Look…
I've just heard there's gonna be
a school inspection today.
Apparently, it's gonna happen
after lunch sometime.
-So?
-Well...
If you're planning
any sort of publicity's stunt,
you probably couldn't pick a better time
than this afternoon to do it.
-You didn't hear this from me, okay?
-Didn't hear what, sir?
Good.
Guys, guys, shh, keep it down,
Southgate's outside.
Are you supervising this lot?
They're seniors, Bill.
They don't need constant supervision.
Are you saying you don't know
what's going on?
They asked me if they could use the room.
I reckon it's good to see them interested
in the creative arts, don't you?
They took a bin out of the playground.
Bill, these kids go through
so much sheet music.
You should see the rubbish.
Fair enough.
-You on your way to training?
-Yes.
Yes.
Phil.
Mr. Deloraine, got a minute?
Have a seat.
Thanks.
I've been busy
with this inspection looming, um...
But I've been meaning to ask you,
how's it going?
Um…
I've really enjoyed
my time here at Hartley.
But can we bring my transfer date forward?
You sure?
-Only five weeks till the end of term.
-I'd like to leave immediately.
Immediately?
You mean today?
Well, that could be a bit awkward
with the inspection.
This is a bit of a shock.
Thought you were fitting in really well.
Sort of hoping you might be able
to make the position more permanent.
Um, under different circumstances,
I'd be delighted.
This got anything to do
with Christina Milano?
I wouldn't be doing my job
if I didn't know these things.
A love affair gone wrong
is unfortunate thing.
But that's always the risk when colleagues
become involved with each other.
I think it'd be best for all concerned
if I leave now.
Well, if that's what you want.
I would be grateful
if you'd give it some more thought
before I put the wheels in motion.
-Wow, that is looking awesome.
-Thanks.
Everybody just keep pumping
that beat through your mind.
You've got to start living it, eating it
and sleeping it. This is gonna be huge.
-It's gonna blow their tiny minds.
-And then they'll expel us.
Hey, I didn't say there
wasn't any risk involved.
That's right.
But, hey, life's a gamble, right?
Yeah.
-Right.
That's right.
-We've got no talent.
-Look, we do have talent, right?
Look, Jodie even said so herself.
I just saw North coming out of Delo's
office and he didn't seem too pleased.
-Must be true then.
-What?
What?
-What?
Well, Nicky reckons that he was
dropping all sorts of hints
in Year Nine Drama about
how he wouldn't be here for much longer.
Hey, Phil.
-Here. Let me give you a hand.
-It's okay, mate.
-Thanks.
-Whoa, what's all this?
I'm leaving.
Sorry to hear that.
This is a bit out of the blue.
It's not family problems, is it?
No, not this time.
Well, I hope it's not because
we haven't made you feel welcome.
No, I've grown a bit too attached
to Hartley. I'm not seeing the term out.
Well, that's a shame.
Why don't you hang around
for an hour or two?
I'll see if I can organize a bit of
a send-off for you up in the staff room.
Thanks, all the same, Bill.
I don't think I've been here long enough
to get the gold watch treatment.
Well, I guess you'll be
keeping in touch with the place
now that you've formed
these attachments here.
-Yeah.
-Good luck.
Thanks for everything.
Come in.
Jim, as I said on the phone,
this is more a casual visit than,
you know, an inspection, so...
Well, as you requested,
nothing special's been arranged.
Good.
So what's new?
-Plenty, you know.
Well, got to keep ahead of things.
Our students are gonna be the citizens
of the 21st century, are they not?
-Indeed.
-Well, it's vital
that no matter how disadvantaged
their backgrounds have been,
they suffer no more disadvantage by
gaining their education at Hartley High.
I agree.
Hold on. Have a seat.
Of course, money's always the problem.
Got to cut back
on a few things here and there.
Thank you, Claire. Are you going
to bring the coffee in?
Got to drop a few subjects.
Of course, it's a shame,
but that's how it is.
Yes, it is a shame.
But, well, what specifically?
Subjects?
You didn't tell us.
Excuse me?
That he was leaving.
Surprised you too?
Well, it's symptomatic of our times.
People just come and go as they please.
Whatever happened to commitment?
How you doing?
Jodie, close your eyes for a minute,
will you? Open your hand up.
I've got a present for you.
How's that for romantic?
-You're incredible.
-Yeah, I know.
I've got a present for you too.
-Yeah?
-Yeah.
And I'll give it to you
the minute my sister's flat's free.
That's a promise.
Are you all right, miss?
He's gone, hasn't he?
Yeah, he just left.
I'm sorry, miss.
I didn't mean for it to happen.
Well, it did, Rose.
And I can't pretend that it's all right.
Do you hate me?
Of course not.
But, you know, you've got to realize
that there are boundaries
that just shouldn't be crossed.
That goes for you as well as Phil.
Yeah.
Guess I've got a bit to learn.
Yeah, we all have.
Stability is vital.
I try to make quite certain from day one
that those who come to Hartley High
take in the true values of life.
Very important, Jim.
Educating and being educated
is very serious business.
Yeah
Whoa
Yeah
Whoa
Yeah
Whoa
Yeah
Well, let's just get in line
When you're a kid from Hartley
You know how we've changed the way
We're here to stay and party
Teachers gonna get sick
On tables there is graffiti
I thought you said you had
nothing planned, Jim.
No, I, um, I can assure you,
I knew nothing about this.
Actually, sir, they planned it themselves.
Pretty innovative stuff, wouldn't you say?
Absolutely. Very exciting. Very exciting.
We all get so tired of school bands
playing the same old marching tunes.
-And you are?
-Graham Brown, sir. Music department.
It's a real tragedy the way
some schools are relegating the arts
to a back seat, even phasing them out.
I mean, it's a tragedy.
You've obviously got a good man there,
Jim. Well done. Well done.
-Is that Brown with an "E"?
-No, sir.
Those hub caps, where'd they
get them though? Not my Celica?
How are my girls?
-Okay.
-Okay?
-Yeah.
Hartley High
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Hartley High
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Hartley High
Well, let's just get in line
When you're a kid from Hartley
You know how we've changed the way
We're here to stay and party
Teachers gonna get sick
On tables there is graffiti
In every room
Amidst the posters of self-pity
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Hartley High
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Hartley High
Feel so insane
Feel so insane
like some old lady.
I know that.
What's going on?
You haven't said a word since the corner.
I'm just tired.
Linda and her mates have been up partying
until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.
every morning, every night.
Right. How come I didn't know
there was a party going on?
Come on, Nick. Not me. Them.
I was the one trying to sleep.
All right. Sorry.
So when are they going back?
-I don't know. Could be another week.
-A week?
I can't wait that long.
I mean, I need you right now, you know?
A week's too long.
Yeah. It's been three whole days.
You've probably forgotten
how to do it by now.
You know, maybe we could
slip into the old bus terminal
for a bit of practice?
That's really gross.
That place is a rubbish tip.
Besides, I have to do
some work before school.
Work, work, work. That's all you girls
ever think about, you know.
Talk about one-track minds.
Look, I've never seen
two teachers go so hard at it before
in a car park in my whole life.
Hey, Rosie, why don't you
show us a few maneuvers?
Maybe Northie could take a few tips.
Grow up. You make me sick!
-Ooh!
What's your problem, Rose?
It was just a joke.
Rose.
Must be hard for you
seeing them like that.
No way, Danielle.
I'm happy for them. Really!
So what's the problem?
Well, the problem is that they were all
carrying on like idiots.
I mean,
teachers have a sex life too, you know.
-You still like him, don't you?
-No way, Danielle.
Well, she's not exactly his type, is she?
I mean, don't you think he'd go
for someone with a bit more style?
Style? That's what you've got, Rose.
Leave me alone, please.
-Go away!
We're gonna have to cut it
in the future.
You can't do this to me, Jim.
I mean, what am I to tell the kids?
-They're depending on me.
-I'm not doing it to you.
It's something I have to do
for the good of the whole school.
But music doesn't need money.
I mean, I'm not costing you a cent, am I?
That's unless you count the money tied up
in those very expensive
musical instruments
used by a very small number of students.
You're not saying that minority groups
are irrelevant, are you?
Please, Graham, let's not turn this
into a political discussion.
Okay, I'm not.
But I just happen to believe
that the needs of those
dozen or so students are important.
I agree with you. Absolutely.
It's just that final year music
is a very expensive elective.
Pity you can't get by with a few triangles
and a couple of cymbals.
These kids are citizens
of the 21st century.
That's very good. I'm sorry.
There just aren't enough takers
in the senior years to make it
a viable elective.
I'm running a business here.
That's funny. I thought
we were shaping the kids' futures.
The bell has gone, you lot,
nice of you to join us.
Listen, I've got a few bucks saved up.
Maybe we could get a motel or something.
You're starting to sound
like some sex-starved moron.
Exactly. Lack of sex is starting
to eat away at my brain.
Is there something you'd like
to share with us, Poulos?
No, sir.
-Right.
In a couple of minutes,
I'll be collecting
your biology assignments.
As you all know,
these marks go towards
your end-of-year assessment.
Anybody not got one to hand in?
Anybody else?
Look, it's nearly finished.
I'll have it to you by tomorrow.
My sister's had all her friends
staying at our place, it's--
And your social life
got in the way of your study.
-Well, that's a damn shame, Jodie.
-It's not like that.
But you were warned.
Now, could everybody else
please have theirs ready?
Such a wanker, Southgate.
Stay out of it, Nick.
All I needed was one more day.
One more lousy day.
You know Southgate never accepts excuses.
You know what? I say we take out
a contract on him and you sister's mates.
Good idea. Know any hitmen?
So how's it going?
Fine.
Everything's fine. How about you?
Yeah. So the rumors were true.
-What rumors?
-"What rumors," he says.
-You and Miss Milano.
-That shouldn't be your business, Rose.
Well, the two of you made it
everybody's business
when you arrived at school together.
-We're happy for you, Phil.
-Good.
-Really.
-We're happy too.
But, listen. We're friends, right?
I hope so, yeah.
So there's something you should know.
Women on the rebound can be a bit confused
about how they're really feeling.
Rose,
I don't think you need to be telling me--
I just don't wanna see you getting hurt.
You're still kind of special to me.
Well, you're kind of special
to me too, Rose.
Don't treat me like a kid!
I argued with the guy
till I was blue in the face.
I mean, there's nothing else I can do.
Sure there is. I mean,
report him to the Department of Education.
But then I'd be running
the risk of losing my job.
And then there's no guarantee
that they wouldn't approve anyway.
So that's it, then. Finito.
-Sorry, Jodie.
Look, I'll still be there to help you all.
And of course, I can always set you up
with an appropriate tutor outside school.
Where the hell am I supposed
to find the money for a tutor?
-Exactly.
-It's a problem, I know.
Problem? I might as well leave school now!
I mean, there goes my whole future
shot down in flames.
Hey, listen, just 'cause he's too gutless
to do anything about it,
I mean, it doesn't mean we can't.
Yeah? Like what?
Well, I reckon we can
come up with something.
Well, it'd have to be
a pretty powerful statement.
And of course, I couldn't help you
with anything you did come up with.
She doesn't need your help.
But we might have to use the music room
after school hours.
Well…
I couldn't really be seen to be siding
with the students against the headmaster.
Things like that tend to have
a destabilizing effect
on school discipline, which we all know
would be a terrible thing.
Pfft.
You guard this with your life, all right?
Definitely.
Whatever plan you do come up with,
I don't wanna know about it, all right?
I'm deaf, dumb and blind.
Yes, yes.
Look, I'm not saying that Lady Macbeth
is totally responsible for Duncan's death.
That's exactly what you're saying.
Anything goes
in the name of gaining power.
-And that it was all her fault.
-Look, I didn't say it was all her fault.
All I'm saying is that she is
definitely the instigator of events…
-And what was--
-…rather than the victim.
And what was Macbeth, totally blameless?
Look, I didn't say that.
If it hadn't been for him, she wouldn't
have done any of these terrible things!
She didn't want the power for herself.
She wanted it for him!
Look, it's an interesting argument.
Maybe we can continue it
later on, all right?
In other words, see it your way or else.
-Rose!
What's bugging her?
Rose, can I speak to you
for a moment, please?
Stay cool.
-What's going on?
-Nothing.
Come on. You have been challenging me
on every single point I've raised.
-Now, tell me why.
-Look, miss.
If you want us to learn everything
parrot fashion, you should have said so.
Have I done something to upset you?
'Cause if I have, just tell me what it is.
What would you care?
You're too busy
mucking around with Phil North
to worry about how any of us are feeling.
Right.
So that's what this is about, is it?
My relationship with Phil?
Well, it's a bit off, don't you think?
Rose.
Anyway, miss, I wouldn't go getting
too cozy with him.
I hear he likes girls
a lot younger than you.
A lot younger.
And now, to add insult to injury,
he wants me to put price tags
on all the musical equipment
so he can hold some sort of
glorified garage sale.
The library better watch its backside,
otherwise we'll be burning books next.
Let's not get hysterical about this.
It's not too late for those kids
to choose another elective.
Such as what, Bill? Sport?
I don't know why we bother
with any other subject, really.
So we don't produce an entire generation
of uncultured boofheads with no necks.
Seriously, Graham, get your kids
to think about this.
We've just been promised
a few thousand dollars of new equipment.
Right, I see. So while I'm being
forced to sell off equipment,
you're being promised a container load
of new footballs.
Basic principle of economics, Graham.
Robbing Peter to pay Paul.
You're not gonna get away with this.
-Hey...
why do you think I've got
anything to do with it?
Gee, I don't know. Why on Earth
would I think a thing like that?
So, um, how did you manage to manipulate
this little situation, Bill?
Well, maybe Jim just saw it
through the Department's eyes.
Excess baggage is a luxury
we just can't really afford, Yola.
Please!
When culture becomes excess baggage,
societies start eating their babies.
You know my idea of a perfect world?
Where the sciences
have to fight for survival
and the arts are held supreme.
-No, offense, Bill.
-None taken, Phil.
Phil, I need to speak to you.
Sure. Here?
If she took that tone with me,
I would run for cover.
Right. What did I do?
You tell me.
I've been having problems with Rose.
She's normally such an easy-going kid.
Get to the point.
Well, she made some crack about you
preferring younger women.
-Now where would she get that from?
-That kid
will not leave me alone,
no matter what I say.
-Are you telling me you told her that?
-What?
I don't know. That you like
younger women, or whatever.
I told you, remember?
She doesn't think
very highly of her looks.
And I said I found her attractive.
Great.
-It was an innocent comment.
-That's all it was.
-Well, she's taken it on board.
You know, it may have been innocent
from you...
It was!
but she's taking it
more seriously than you think.
Okay, I'll sort it out.
Well, you better.
I will.
Chris…
you do believe me, don't you?
Yeah, I do.
Hey, hey, hey, look what I got.
Keys to paradise.
They look more like Con's car keys to me.
Well, actually, they're his brother's,
but they're all ours tonight.
As long as I return the car
before the morning. What do you say?
Aren't we a bit too old
to be making out in cars?
Exactly. That's why I suggested the motel.
Now, hang on. Are you going
off me or something?
Don't be dumb.
You know I love you more than anything.
But I want it to be nice.
Classy, you know?
This is us. Okay? No matter
where we do it, it's gonna be classy.
Rose.
-What did you say to Miss Milano?
-Nothing.
She said that you made some comment
that I like younger women.
-I'm sorry. I just opened my mouth.
-How many other people know?
None. I didn't tell anybody anything.
I only hinted--
Okay. If I didn't want anyone else
to know, I should have kept it to myself.
-It was foolish of me.
-No, it wasn't.
-We're friends.
-No. Listen, Rose.
We're not friends, really.
We're teacher and pupil.
That's our only relationship.
I don't want you to forget that.
There is nothing else between us.
There never has been
anything else between us.
You all right?
What would you care?
I'm sorry I've upset you,
but I'm also sorry
that you betrayed a confidence.
Now,
if you can't handle this problem,
please don't come to my class.
I want this to be the end of it.
I just don't understand
what Chaka sees in Rivers.
He's such a pig.
And that'd be on a good day.
How come you babes haven't
set her straight, anyway?
Hey, will you guys can the gossip, please?
I'm trying to play
some pool here, all right?
Guys, I'm in a really bad situation
and I need your help.
Good one, Jodie.
-Hey, hey, she didn't mean it.
-Why? What's going on?
What she means is, right. We want
to get together some sort of orchestra
to show Deloraine
how musically talented we are.
It's my last chance.
-Yeah?
Deloraine's thinking
of dropping music as an elective.
I figure I can change his mind
if you guys will just work
on something with me.
What, you want to get us
to learn Beethoven in three lessons.
Are you delirious?
Look, I've just got to convince him
that there's two or more of us that are
interested in using the music room.
Jode, look, I really think
you're asking the wrong people.
I mean, personally, I'd love to help,
but, um, I've got about as much
musical talent in me as a pool cue.
I've probably got less.
-Come on, guys.
-Good attitude.
-Please.
All it'll take is an hour or so
before school for a few days.
Nick's gonna be in on it, aren't you?
Well, if Nick's going to help out...
Nick is not gonna be in it.
I just told you I'd help, you know,
convince the rest of them.
I didn't say I was gonna be in on it.
I need my beauty sleep in the mornings.
Fine. Leave me in the lurch. Thanks.
We wouldn't be much help, that's all.
You know, it's a real shame
you feel that way, Nick.
I was thinking how I could be persuaded
to change my mind about
going for that drive tonight.
Ooh!
Hey, I was only kidding. I'll be in it.
Who needs beauty sleep?
Nick...
I'm sorry.
Do you have any idea how much effort
I put into getting this car for tonight?
Rocco loves this thing
like it's his own kid.
And he gave it to me.
-I'm sorry.
-What do you mean, you're sorry?
I mean, I can't see what's wrong with it.
You know, look, it's soft and comfy.
You know what I wish?
I wish I had a place of my own
with a nice, big king-size bed.
Then we could lock all the doors
and send for pizza when we wanted it.
Hey.
Nick.
Why are you waiting up for me?
You don't have to wait up for me anymore.
I'm a big boy.
Well, you didn't tell me
where you were going, and I was worried.
Like a parent.
-I can look after myself.
You don't have to wait up for me.
So, where were you?
Are you going to tell me?
Yeah, I was with Jodie.
-Okay, so…
-Is that all right with you?
Yeah, what… I mean, you know,
you're with Jodie. Where'd you go?
The movies or something? What?
No, we didn't go anywhere.
-Right.
So you're at Jodie's flat,
right next to a telephone.
-And you didn't bother to ring me.
-Who said I was at Jodie's house?
I didn't say that.
We weren't at Jodie's house.
So you didn't go anywhere,
you weren't at her place.
-That's right.
-And you certainly weren't here.
I mean, this is really starting
to sound like a mystery to me.
All right. I borrowed
the car from Rocco, okay?
And we went parking. Simple.
Right. Yeah, I got it.
What's that supposed to mean?
Look, her sister's got some friends
staying over or something, all right?
-We just wanted to get away, you know?
-Sure.
-Have some quiet time together.
-Sure.
Look at you, straightaway,
you think we're having sex or something.
Well, go on, tell me you weren't.
Go on, tell me.
I would if we were.
So what if we were?
We're both adults, aren't we?
We can do whatever we like.
What's wrong with kissing?
Well, nothing, as far as I know.
That's all sex is, isn't it?
Well…
Dad, what were you and Nick
yelling about last night?
We weren't yelling, honey. We were…
You must have been dreaming.
Sweetheart, why don't you finish
getting ready for school?
Come on. Off you go.
Bye.
So what was all that about?
What-- What did she say?
She was boasting about how much
she knows about sex.
What?-
What does she know about sex?
Not too much. Don't worry.
It all happens so early these days.
I mean, Nick too, you know.
He should have his mind on other things.
-Mr. Poulos, he's 17.
-I know.
Seventeen-year-olds have been
going parking
-since cars were invented.
-I know. Hey, yes, I know.
And if they're sleeping together,
it's because they both want to.
Not because he talked her into it.
What worries me is that he gets more upset
about his love life than anything.
Why don't you ask Jodie to stay here while
her sister's friends are at the flat?
I'm not gonna have them sleeping together
under my own roof, now come on.
No. I'm not suggesting that you do.
Not with Effie here.
All right, without Effie though,
it's okay.
-No, I'm not saying that.
-Is that what you're saying?
Look, you could keep an eye on them.
You would know where they were,
and maybe you could encourage them
to do some schoolwork.
I wish. I wish.
Well, I've got two after, so we could…
-Meet for lunch?
Meet at the sandwich shop
up the road, yep.
-Hey, we're late.
-Yes.
Race you.
Don't bother, I'm gonna beat you anyway.
Right.
-Bye.
-Bye, see you there.
Rose?
Bit early this morning, aren't you?
Yeah, I got some stupid music rehearsal
before school.
Um…
You think Jodie would like
to come and stay here
while these people are at her place?
What?
You know, you think Jodie'll
want to come and stay here for a while?
-Are you kidding me or something?
-No. No.
You're kidding me, right?
-No.
Good morning.
Morning.
I was half expecting you to dip out on me.
What, just 'cause you dipped out on me?
Don't start, Nick, I'm not in the mood.
So what time did the party finish
last night?
About 4:00 a.m. last time
I looked at the clock.
I'm wrecked.
They were playing the worst music.
And all these idiots were talking
and smoking and drinking.
I couldn't believe it.
Well, guess what? I've got some good news.
What?
My dad said
you could stay with us until they go.
-Are you kidding?
-It's true.
-You are kidding.
-I didn't even have to twist his arm.
-It was his idea.
-Nick, that's mad. I can't believe it.
That is so mad.
Gonna kill this Jodie chick.
-Hi, guys.
Thanks for dragging your bums out
an hour earlier this morning.
About time.
She gets her five minutes to make it sound
like fun and I'm out of here.
Hey, everyone's staying where
they are, okay? Just give it a chance.
What we've got here
is kind of a political issue.
We're trying to save
the endangered elective music students
from being wiped out.
Could even be fun.
What's your point, Jodie?
Well, I was hoping all of you
would join me
in making a bit of noise for the cause.
It's kind of like a feral orchestra.
Major problem here, Jode.
Feral we may be, but talented we ain't.
No problem, Steve. All you need is rhythm.
Rhythm like the Catholics?
So what's you have in mind?
A bit of group sex?
Your maturity amazes me, Wiley.
But your beat's okay.
All right.
-I'd say she's lost it, but anyway.
-Fully.
Yes, that's it. Cool.
All right, I'll see you all next period.
And please remember
to bring your books this time!
What were you doing outside my flat?
Nothing.
I was just walking past.
Come on.
Let's not waste each other's time.
I know it's right out of your way.
Look, I've got no idea
what's going on here, Rose.
Well, I guess you two haven't spent
much time talking,
too busy with horizontal dancing.
That is enough, Rose.
Why don't you fill me in?
Well, fine. It's a very simple story.
He was attracted to me,
and I was attracted to him.
That's it, that's all.
Look, you know…
Students sometimes develop feelings
for their teachers.
It happens all the time.
When I was at school,
I used to have a crush on my--
It's not just a crush!
I'm not just fantasizing here.
Look, if it wasn't for something
that happened in the past,
I would be the one Phil was
going out with. Not you, miss.
He has told you about his past, hasn't he?
What are you talking about?
Must make you wonder
how much he really cares,
keeping something like that from you.
Keeping something like what from me?
I'm sorry, miss,
but I can't betray a confidence.
What past are you talking about, Rose?
I don't know. You'll have to ask Phil.
Well, I'm asking you, Rose.
I don't know, miss.
Hi.
Look what we've got here.
It's Stella's special little surprise.
-Yeah.
-He's being rude, Jodie.
They always reckon
it's a surprise if they can eat it.
But she's improving. Let me tell you,
we haven't had
our stomachs pumped in days.
- Listen, you--
-I can't even boil an egg.
You want to learn to cook,
I'll teach you.
No, no, no. Stella, please.
What a catch. What a catch.
They don't deserve me, do they, Eff?
So you name me one guy
who deserves a woman in his life.
Absolutely.
-Beats me why we stick around.
Hey, you just better
watch yourself, young lady.
I might change my mind
about letting you stay.
No way. You can stay as long as you like.
Be like having a big sister
for a few days.
Thanks, Effie.
Jodie, you're right.
We don't deserve them.
Great, Dad's a feminist now.
Now, now,
this-- This is interesting.
This is interesting.
Big sale at the furniture warehouse.
You know, I'm gonna buy you
a new bed, Nick.
-What for?
-The old one,
it's driving me crazy. It's falling apart.
It's creaking and squeaking.
You know, every single time
you turn over at night,
I wake up.
I do.
The student was almost 18.
I was only ten years older than her.
-And you were married?
-Yes, I was married.
So, what? Your wife didn't understand you?
I'd been transferred to the country.
My wife stayed in the city.
You could say we were
going through a rough patch.
Well, I'm not surprised if you were
busy chasing after your students.
Just-- There was only one.
She was a very special person.
Chris, would you listen to me?
When I tried to patch things up
with my wife, she didn't wanna know.
-Quite frankly, I don't blame her.
-Neither do I.
You know, what gets me is that you share
this indiscretion with a student.
You don't even bother to tell me.
I made a mistake.
You're fairly prone to mistakes,
aren't you?
Maybe I am.
All I was trying to do with Rose
was to keep her bay,
and give her a real reason
why she should leave teachers alone.
-And especially me.
-Why didn't you tell me this?
Because I didn't want to hurt you.
-Well, you have.
-Well, I'm sorry.
I'm not particularly proud of my past,
I don't get any joy
reliving it again and again.
Well, you weren't being
entirely honest, were you?
No.
I'd say you were given
an extraordinary break
when you were allowed to continue teaching
after seducing a child.
-She was 17! Seventeen!
-A child who was given into your care!
Seducing a child.
-There is a line
between us and the students,
and you've crossed it, not just once,
-but twice.
-That's where you're wrong!
I never laid a hand on Rose,
nor am I likely to!
I was just on my way out, folks.
Hey, don't call me, all right?
Ooh, that's the third yawn.
That means bedtime for you, my dear.
I have to wait till Jodie's ready.
-How come?
-'Cause you're sleeping in my bed.
-I have to show you where everything is.
-I'm not taking your bed, Effie. No way.
We can't have you
sleeping on the floor, Jodie.
Mr. Poulos, I can't take Effie's bed.
Hey, no problem. She can have my bed.
-It's all right. I'll sleep on the couch.
-I'll sleep on the couch.
No, no, no, no. You need your privacy.
See, I know all about
these sorts of things, you know.
I'm the kind of guy that's tuned in
to the needs of a woman.
You sleep in my bed. I'll be all right.
I'll sleep on the couch. It's okay.
I've got it all worked out.
This isn't safe.
What?
That's not what I meant.
Shh, shh, shh.
Is that Effie?
No, it's all right.
We're betraying his trust.
What?
And besides,
I wouldn't feel relaxed anyway.
Great.
-Look.
I just don't want it to be sneaky,
that's all.
I reckon what we've got is a bit
more special than that. Don't you?
You know how much I care about you.
God, I thought you felt the same way.
Well, not if all you think about is sex.
I can't believe you said that.
I'm not like that.
Prove it to me.
How about showing me a bit
of nice boy-girl type romance
over the next couple of days?
Romance?
Look it up in the dictionary.
It's between "rock and roll" and "root."
Now, go away and let me get some sleep.
Don't look at your watch,
just go home.
Yeah, I will in a sec.
-It's late.
I know.
You're not gonna go, are you?
Don't pinch that.
I don't know that he would have
taken things any further with Rose.
Don't be too sure.
The lure of forbidden fruit
can be a heady temptation.
-There must be more to it than that.
-Sure. I mean…
Maybe he's hooked on the risk
and the strokes to his ego.
Maybe behind that confident facade
lies a very insecure little boy.
What would he have to feel insecure about?
Look, Christina. I don't know.
I mean, maybe-- Maybe his mother
wouldn't let him grow his hair long,
or his dad wouldn't buy him
a new cricket bat. Who knows?
Who cares?
I mean, he's an adult, isn't he?
He knows the difference
between right and wrong.
Yeah, exactly.
You know, the irony is…
No, I've never even considered crossing
the line with a student, right?
Yet, the vast majority of parents
would insist that I be dismissed
if they knew that I was gay.
Phil North goes all the way.
-He's still teaching.
Enough to make you go straight, hey, Gray?
No.
Mr. Deloraine would have to know
about his history, wouldn't he?
Yeah.
Big red letters on old Phil's file.
So do I tell him about Rose?
If you're absolutely sure
it's just unresolved sexual tension
then at this stage I'd say no.
Yeah. We have to be careful we're not
judge, jury and executioner here.
Yep. Listen, the world is full
of sleazebags with pleasant faces,
and you get to meet most of them
over a period of time.
Thanks, Yola. That's very comforting.
Hey, look, it's the Hartley High
music society.
Hey, Poulos, you tosser!
Leave it alone, Rivers.
Hey, what are you doing with that bin?
It's all right, sir.
You can't take that in there.
Yeah.
Where do you two think
you're going with that?
Music room, sir.
Can I interrupt?
-I've really got to get this finished--
-Don't put me off.
There's something I have to say.
How you take it is up to you.
I know I've stuffed things up here.
God knows I'll stuff things up again.
I'm not perfect. Not even close.
But I never meant to hurt you.
In fact, if I could change
what's happened,
I would, but I can't.
I can't change the past.
But I still want us to have a future.
Christina…
I love you.
Look, this isn't the time
or the place to be discussing--
Don't we matter?
If you can see any way to start again,
I want to.
I thought things were going
pretty well there for a while.
I don't wanna lose you.
But if you don't want me…
then I'll go…
out of your life for good.
Okay.
I get the message.
Hey, Steve. Is Jodie here?
Yes, sir, she's in the music room.
Can you tell her I want
to speak to her, please?
Yeah, all right.
Jode.
Jode. Brown's outside. Wants a word.
I think we're in trouble.
Terrific. Don't tell me
he's gonna turn on us too.
-We're not disturbing anyone, are we?
-No, no, it's not that. Look…
I've just heard there's gonna be
a school inspection today.
Apparently, it's gonna happen
after lunch sometime.
-So?
-Well...
If you're planning
any sort of publicity's stunt,
you probably couldn't pick a better time
than this afternoon to do it.
-You didn't hear this from me, okay?
-Didn't hear what, sir?
Good.
Guys, guys, shh, keep it down,
Southgate's outside.
Are you supervising this lot?
They're seniors, Bill.
They don't need constant supervision.
Are you saying you don't know
what's going on?
They asked me if they could use the room.
I reckon it's good to see them interested
in the creative arts, don't you?
They took a bin out of the playground.
Bill, these kids go through
so much sheet music.
You should see the rubbish.
Fair enough.
-You on your way to training?
-Yes.
Yes.
Phil.
Mr. Deloraine, got a minute?
Have a seat.
Thanks.
I've been busy
with this inspection looming, um...
But I've been meaning to ask you,
how's it going?
Um…
I've really enjoyed
my time here at Hartley.
But can we bring my transfer date forward?
You sure?
-Only five weeks till the end of term.
-I'd like to leave immediately.
Immediately?
You mean today?
Well, that could be a bit awkward
with the inspection.
This is a bit of a shock.
Thought you were fitting in really well.
Sort of hoping you might be able
to make the position more permanent.
Um, under different circumstances,
I'd be delighted.
This got anything to do
with Christina Milano?
I wouldn't be doing my job
if I didn't know these things.
A love affair gone wrong
is unfortunate thing.
But that's always the risk when colleagues
become involved with each other.
I think it'd be best for all concerned
if I leave now.
Well, if that's what you want.
I would be grateful
if you'd give it some more thought
before I put the wheels in motion.
-Wow, that is looking awesome.
-Thanks.
Everybody just keep pumping
that beat through your mind.
You've got to start living it, eating it
and sleeping it. This is gonna be huge.
-It's gonna blow their tiny minds.
-And then they'll expel us.
Hey, I didn't say there
wasn't any risk involved.
That's right.
But, hey, life's a gamble, right?
Yeah.
-Right.
That's right.
-We've got no talent.
-Look, we do have talent, right?
Look, Jodie even said so herself.
I just saw North coming out of Delo's
office and he didn't seem too pleased.
-Must be true then.
-What?
What?
-What?
Well, Nicky reckons that he was
dropping all sorts of hints
in Year Nine Drama about
how he wouldn't be here for much longer.
Hey, Phil.
-Here. Let me give you a hand.
-It's okay, mate.
-Thanks.
-Whoa, what's all this?
I'm leaving.
Sorry to hear that.
This is a bit out of the blue.
It's not family problems, is it?
No, not this time.
Well, I hope it's not because
we haven't made you feel welcome.
No, I've grown a bit too attached
to Hartley. I'm not seeing the term out.
Well, that's a shame.
Why don't you hang around
for an hour or two?
I'll see if I can organize a bit of
a send-off for you up in the staff room.
Thanks, all the same, Bill.
I don't think I've been here long enough
to get the gold watch treatment.
Well, I guess you'll be
keeping in touch with the place
now that you've formed
these attachments here.
-Yeah.
-Good luck.
Thanks for everything.
Come in.
Jim, as I said on the phone,
this is more a casual visit than,
you know, an inspection, so...
Well, as you requested,
nothing special's been arranged.
Good.
So what's new?
-Plenty, you know.
Well, got to keep ahead of things.
Our students are gonna be the citizens
of the 21st century, are they not?
-Indeed.
-Well, it's vital
that no matter how disadvantaged
their backgrounds have been,
they suffer no more disadvantage by
gaining their education at Hartley High.
I agree.
Hold on. Have a seat.
Of course, money's always the problem.
Got to cut back
on a few things here and there.
Thank you, Claire. Are you going
to bring the coffee in?
Got to drop a few subjects.
Of course, it's a shame,
but that's how it is.
Yes, it is a shame.
But, well, what specifically?
Subjects?
You didn't tell us.
Excuse me?
That he was leaving.
Surprised you too?
Well, it's symptomatic of our times.
People just come and go as they please.
Whatever happened to commitment?
How you doing?
Jodie, close your eyes for a minute,
will you? Open your hand up.
I've got a present for you.
How's that for romantic?
-You're incredible.
-Yeah, I know.
I've got a present for you too.
-Yeah?
-Yeah.
And I'll give it to you
the minute my sister's flat's free.
That's a promise.
Are you all right, miss?
He's gone, hasn't he?
Yeah, he just left.
I'm sorry, miss.
I didn't mean for it to happen.
Well, it did, Rose.
And I can't pretend that it's all right.
Do you hate me?
Of course not.
But, you know, you've got to realize
that there are boundaries
that just shouldn't be crossed.
That goes for you as well as Phil.
Yeah.
Guess I've got a bit to learn.
Yeah, we all have.
Stability is vital.
I try to make quite certain from day one
that those who come to Hartley High
take in the true values of life.
Very important, Jim.
Educating and being educated
is very serious business.
Yeah
Whoa
Yeah
Whoa
Yeah
Whoa
Yeah
Well, let's just get in line
When you're a kid from Hartley
You know how we've changed the way
We're here to stay and party
Teachers gonna get sick
On tables there is graffiti
I thought you said you had
nothing planned, Jim.
No, I, um, I can assure you,
I knew nothing about this.
Actually, sir, they planned it themselves.
Pretty innovative stuff, wouldn't you say?
Absolutely. Very exciting. Very exciting.
We all get so tired of school bands
playing the same old marching tunes.
-And you are?
-Graham Brown, sir. Music department.
It's a real tragedy the way
some schools are relegating the arts
to a back seat, even phasing them out.
I mean, it's a tragedy.
You've obviously got a good man there,
Jim. Well done. Well done.
-Is that Brown with an "E"?
-No, sir.
Those hub caps, where'd they
get them though? Not my Celica?
How are my girls?
-Okay.
-Okay?
-Yeah.
Hartley High
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Hartley High
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Hartley High
Well, let's just get in line
When you're a kid from Hartley
You know how we've changed the way
We're here to stay and party
Teachers gonna get sick
On tables there is graffiti
In every room
Amidst the posters of self-pity
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Hartley High
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Well, it's at Hartley
Hartley High
Feel so insane
Feel so insane