01x07 - All for One

[bunniefuu]

Electric run out again?

Whoa, whoa! Not bad for
d*adbeats and dropouts, eh?

I got the note.

Who knows what it is?

It's... It's a squirrel!

DARCY LAUGHS

LAUGHTER CONTINUES

♪ Wake up in the morning We rise

♪ When early bird
calling We rise

♪ When we get up in our feelings

♪ Do what the Phoenix do

♪ So of course We rise

♪ When we've 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 should give it
a proper burial.

Don't be scared.

I've seen a dead
squirrel before.

Is it definitely dead?

Try giving it mouth to mouth.

Get a life, Darcy.

I've got one,
mate. Unlike Sally.

Who's Sally? The squirrel.

Come on! School time, people.

Let's go!

And don't forget
about harvest day.

More charity stuff?

Helping people in
need again, yes.

DARCY GROANS

I've got no credit on my phone.

We've got to be smart
with our cash, Ri.

When was the last
time you spoke to Dad?

Er...

The other day.

Billy?

Yeah.

What really happens?

You know, like, when you die?

Good people go to a good place.

Like Mum.

But what if Dad's lying on
the side of the road, too,

and no-one knows?

He's fine, Ri.

Trust me.

Look, I'll buy you
a magazine tonight.

Same one that Dad
usually gets you.

Really?

You deserve it.

For lunch.

I know. I'll get
some shopping, too.

Thanks.

What, too soon? BABY CRYING

Get Ri's face out of that!

It looks like
she's seen a ghost.

Why have you ever
done that, you weirdo?

Watch it. What's going on?

Hand it over.

BABY CRYING

Is that really a
kind thing to do?

It's kind of funny.

Delete it. Easy, Billy.

Why are you having
a go at me for?

Cos there's no need to
amp up the situation.

But he shouldn't
have... Billy, mate!

Whatever!

What was all that
about? Get off my back.

My office. Now.

This silence is going to get
really boring really quick.

You know I'm here to help.

I don't need it.

Thanks.

Fine.

After school, in the
sports hall. What?

No, sir. Why?

Just be there.

And if you're not,
I'll be calling home.

All right.

KNOCKING

Sir, can I talk to you?

Sure.

I can always rely on
you for an uplifting,

positive chat.

What would you
like to talk about?

Death.

Lovely weather so far.

I don't know how long it will
last, but I'm not afraid of storms.

For I'm learning
how to sail my ship.

That's great. Let's stop there.

Thoughts, anyone?

Rani?

I think, er...

I didn't know women could
be sailors back then.

It's a good point, Nathan.

Women on ships were
considered bad luck.

But she's talking about
sailing the ship of life.

Not a real ship.

She's saying growth
can be gained

through experiencing
difficult times.

It's about finding
strength within adversity.

BELL RINGS Er, sit!

Homework!

Tomorrow, everyone will speak.

Tell us about a time when
you have overcome adversity

in your own life.

Off you go.

Thanks, Rani. You
read well today.

You know, it's fine telling
someone else's tale.

But do you know when a story
becomes more than just a story?

Er, no.

When you find the
meaning behind it.

How it relates to you

and your world.

Your life.

Go on. Off you go.

Rani?

You don't talk much, do you?

But... your face says a lot.

See?

Good chat.

Darcy.

What was all that with
you and Billy earlier?

You know what
Billy-boy can be like.

Just a disagreement
between mates?

Exactly.

OK.

So, er, how's Billy
been recently?

Sir, you don't look
like Harry Potter.

So why are you trying
to turn me into a rat?

Look, I'm just asking.

We ain't besties. That doesn't
mean I'm going to be out here

singing like a canary.

I'm not trying to
turn you into a rat,

or a canary, or any other
animal for that matter.

I just... I'm no snitch, sir.

All right, Darcy. Go on.

♪ And I'm sure of it. ♪

Is it cool if I
come round later?

Legit! My house is your house.

Think I could stay over?

Not tonight. Nan's
crashing at mine.

Oh.

OK.

Can I borrow your phone?

Mine, er, ran out of credit.

RECORDING: Sorry, the
number you have dialled

has been disconnected.

RIHANNA SIGHS

You all right?

Straight to voicemail.

Voicemail's so gross.

Exactly.

I'll call later.

It's just banter.

We used to do all the
time at boot camp.

And what was it like
there? Oh, a nightmare.

Press-ups, sit-ups, all the ups.

Well, joyriding a quad bike,
you could've k*lled someone.

You're lucky it weren't
young offenders.

But I get it.

You guys use banter
to communicate.

But maybe try different
a method with Billy.

My boy can give as
good as he gets.

What about his little
sister? It was a joke!

You do know she lost someone?

They both did.

There's a phrase.

All for one and one for all.

Who cares if a
squirrel got squished?

It's not all about you, Darcy!

Sometimes you have to think
of other people's feelings.

Feelings?

Becky, I've got 99 problems,
but a squirrel ain't one.

Are we done?

For now.

LAUGHTER You know
the play's sold out?

Really? But...

So you think you're, like,
REALLY ready for this?

Born ready, babe.

If there was, like, Oscars
for school musicals,

I would SO get one.

I'd like to thank
God for this gift.

My mum.

B.

Billy, of course.

Darcy!

Spoken to your parents and
we're going on a little detour.

What? No.

I've served my time today. I should
be free to go home. Follow me.

DARCY SIGHS

That's it, yeah.
Strong. GRUNTING

Great. Good work.
Good work, everyone.

It's a kata.

Helps imagine you're in combat

so you can release aggression
in a controlled way.

Not this again.

I think I'd prefer detention.

MR STEWART CHUCKLES

You know, sometimes the
best help comes from someone

who's travelled
with the same road.

We've travelled the
same road? Similar ones.

You think a black
kid from East London

making it to head teacher
- you think that was easy?

I-I guess not.

When I was younger,

things wound me up.

I'd lash out on anything
or anyone in front of me.

You ever feel like that?

Karate helped channel my anger.

It's got to be
worth a go, right?

So...

..how do you do these katas?

A food bank? Becky,
my fridge is full.

Not here for a shopping trip!

You're here to help out.

What have I done?
This ain't fair!

It's not a punishment.

My friend said you could
help out for an hour.

I thought you said this
weren't a punishment.

Be good for you!

Walk in someone
else's shoes for once.

Why would I want to do that
when I've got these creps?

Not bad for someone
totally uninterested.

Hey?

How about we try some
kicks? Yeah? You ready?

Mr Stewart, one of the parents
from 7B is here to see you.

Yeah, just give me a
few minutes, please.

I've got to be going,
sir. Billy, wait.

It's urgent.

Er, we're going to
have to wrap it up.

You're going to speak to the
parents looking like that?

There are 1,000 students at
Phoenix Rise, Mr Stewart.

You're here for the
many, not just the few.

It's not just the
homeless that come here.

I mean, people with full-time
jobs come here, too.

What? Some people with jobs
still don't earn enough money

to buy food and stuff?

Well, rent, bills,
food - it all adds up.

That's nuts.

Right, so, can you make a start on
sorting through those donations?

All right. Thanks.

You'll never guess what.

Leila reckons she's going to win
an award for her performance.

Well, she is the lead.

Which would be fine
if it was a play.

But it's a musical.

And she can't sing.

Well, maybe she just
needs to rehearse more.

There aren't enough hours left.

I feel terrible saying that.

But...

What?

Leila's my best mate.

I don't want her to
embarrass herself.

Maybe, if someone
else came forward,

someone with an amazing voice
who Sam couldn't say no to...

Someone like that
girl in that video.

What girl?

The girl with the fox filter.

Oh, that girl.

Right.

I was in the toilets the other week
and I heard the same girl singing.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Come on, Rani.

I know it's you.

What? Me? It's not... me.

I saw you.

You're so good. I just...

I think, if you audition,
then... No, I can't.

Please, Rihanna, you
can't tell anybody.

Do you understand?

OK.

OK, my lips are sealed.

I heard you give out food.

Do you have your voucher?

What voucher?

Well, we can't give you
anything without one.

Have you had a referral?

From who?

Your doctor, social
services...? Please!

I just need some food!

I am so sorry.

But if we don't follow the rules,
then they might shut us down.

I'm sorry.

It's not your fault.

Here.

This explains about
the referrals.

Please talk to your parents,
or even your school.

I mean, we're here to help.

Here.

Take this to tide you over.

Thank you.

OUT OF TUNE: ♪ And
we're sure of it

♪ We will fight till we're
given much more than this. ♪

Now I know how Taylor
Swift and Beyonce feel.

You promised.

I-I can't seem to
find my wallet.

And the cat ate my homework.

Don't you mean dog?

Please. I promised
my little sister.

Put the magazine back, Billy.

Come on, Mr Somarski.

I'll do the paper
round for two weeks.

That's more than what
the magazine's worth.

No, I already got someone.

Hey, I'll get this.

Miss Jenny. No, please!

Thank you.

So, did you learn anything?

Let me just say thanks and
then I'll walk you home.

Please, I just need some food!

♪ Yeah, let's get it

♪ Another day, another hustle

♪ Staying active 365

♪ Only thing dem
know is struggle

♪ Doing what I got
to do to survive

♪ Another day, another hustle

♪ Staying active 365

♪ Only thing dem
know is struggle. ♪

Morning. I've been thinking.

Can we ditch school today?

Have some mother
and daughter time?

What's wrong?

Ms Benson.

She's making everyone stand
up and talk about stuff.

Don't be afraid, especially
of other people's thoughts.

You've never been afraid?

Once, back in Iraq.

I was afraid of bringing you
into an environment of w*r.

How'd you get over that fear?

Oh, well, you know my story.

I know the story.

How did you find the
courage to do it?

I can't tell you how.

I just knew in that
moment what I had to do.

I wish it was something
I could teach you.

But finding that courage is
something you have to do.

I can never be as brave as you.

You're my daughter.

Everything you need
is inside here.

I'm starving.

You reckon Bill
wants one of those?

You want anything?

No, I can't decide.

I'm going to buy him one.

Two of those, please.

I deleted the squirrel meme.

Why? Can't a guy
just do a good thing?

So, tell me about helping out
at the foodbank yesterday.

So proud of you.

It was nothing.

Aren't you hungry, Billy? No.

Just have some. No, I'm good.

Look, Bill, you can
just save some for later

if you don't want it
now. No, I'm good.

Nothing? Come on, Darcy.

Look, Summer, it wasn't.

Can I have that? It's
got bacon in it, mate.

And I said I'm good.

Bill, if you don't want it now,
you can just save it for later.

It'll be cold later. I
always eat my food cold.

It tastes back that
way. Bill, you can...

I said I'm not hungry.

There's no need for that!

What is his problem?

I was struggling to get onto
the A-squad for gymnastics

so my dad hired a coach,

and within a week I
could do a double pike.

Thank you, Stacey.

SCATTERED APPLAUSE

Rani.

Rani?

Are you with us, Rani?

You're up.

Is it definitely my turn, Miss?

Afraid so.

DEEP BREATH

I wish my mum had listened
to me this morning.

I said I didn't want to
come into school today.

But she didn't. My mum, she...

She knows all about
overcoming adversity.

She was a teacher. She...

..adored her job, even
though it was risky.

Schools were under
constant attack.

Mum loved Iraq.

She was determined
to stay. It was home.

And then, when they announced
the troops were leaving,

things got bad.

They started forcing teachers
to preach their hate.

But all my mum knew was
love, and she said no.

That's when the threats came.

She and my dad had to start
hiding at neighbours' houses.

They hid far enough away
to be safe, but it was...

..still close enough to see the
flames of the house on fire.

It broke her heart to leave.

She wanted to stay
and fight, but...

..then she found out she was...

RANI SNIFFS

She was pregnant...

..with me.

And that's when she knew what
she really had to fight for.

My future.

I'm always scared.

I think this stuff all the time.

Was the right thing to say?

What will people think?
Are they going to laugh,

call me stupid?

Am I any good at anything?

And it's a lot. So
rather than speak,

I kept quiet.

That's the easy
thing to do, right?

It's actually the
hardest thing to do.

But if my mum can be
brave, then why can't I?

So...

..maybe I won't be
so quiet any more.

CHEERING

We...

I am gathered here today.

Hey.

Should I say a few words, then?

That's not the real... Sally?

Oh, no, that's off the internet.

We're all here
today for... Sally.

Sally was...

..a squirrel, wasn't she?

It's not like I knew her.

To be honest, most
squirrels look alike,

so I might've seen her before.

Ahem, anyway, we don't know what
Sally did every day in her life.

We do.

Most squirrels generally
gather food all day

and then sleep at night.

And wind up dogs.

Right, so we know a few things.

But we know her death
weren't for nothing.

She brought us all here.

Together.

Sally made us realise things.

It's like that saying.

All for one and,
er, one for all.

Sometimes we've just got
to squash the beef...

..come together...

..and have each other's backs.

Even if that means going against
everything you stand for.

What are you doing in here?

I'm not a rat or a snitch. OK.

Sometimes you've got to
do what you've got to do

for the greater good.

Right.

I-I need to tell
you something...

..about Billy.

Sometimes I just
need to be on my own.

I need you to tell me what's
going on at home, Billy.

What have you told him, Ri?

We're on our own.
Always have been.

Right, there's no Boiler
Room without Billy.

So let's bring him home.

♪ Wake up in the morning We rise

♪ When the early bird
calling Yeah, we rise

♪ When we get up in our feelings

♪ Do what the Phoenix do

♪ So of course We rise

♪ When we've go to
get to class We rise

♪ When we're stuck
under the ash We rise

♪ All my friend's going
to see this through

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