Fish Tank Page #3

Here, you'll get the hang of it easy.

Sweet!

What do you think?

- The truth?

- Of course.

- Fox piss.

- Right.

You young lady are due a good hiding.

Get off me!

That's for sneaking up on me!

That's for being cheeky!

That's for running away

from the social worker.

- Connor!

- You got off lightly this time.

- Tea's ready.

- Coming.

Just getting my camera from Mia.

- Don't lend it to her, she'll break it.

- She'll get a good hiding if she does.

Smells good.

Made a nice steak babe.

My name is Mia Williams.

My number is 07700900542.

How long you gonna be?

What's it to you squirt?

I'm gonna wet myself.

Go ahead, i'm not gonna look.

No, only if you close your eyes.

I can't close my eyes,

i'll cut my throat.

- Wait a minute.

- You following me?

Yes, so?

How's your horse?

- Did you hear me?

- It's not what you think.

- What do I think?

- You think that we starve her.

- Yeah but that's what it looks like.

- Yeah but she's only like I said.

- Where you going?

- Get some stuff.

- What stuff? You ask alot

of questions don't you?

Can i come with you?

If you like.

Right, gimme that.

Ok, left foot.

It's alright.

He's just for show.

What are you looking for?

A Volvo 940.

- What's it look like?

- Like a Volvo 940.

Alright clever dick.

Yes! Look, a Volvo 940.

Looks like any other car to me.

Well you don't see them often.

They don't buckle easily in a smash.

You want some of this?

Right, you keep a lookout yeah?

- I don't like this place.

- I'll be one minute.

Come on. I know somewhere where we

can get some money for some drink.

What?

I know somewhere where we can

get some money for some drink.

Alright.

I got it.

You brought me luck today you did.

Come on then, let's get wasted.

Hold on.

That's it, stand up.

F***ing hell.

- Getcha!

- Get down.

Get off me! Get off me!

Get down!

- You're no fun.

- I'm supposed to be at work.

What you after?

- We need some money.

- Oh yeah?

- You drunk?

- No.

Can I have a fiver?

It's my job to throw

drunks out you know?

- Oh come off it.

- Look, i've got no money on me.

Look how skinny this boy is.

We're starving, we need food.

I'll pay you back.

- I'm not a bloody kid you know!

- I know that.

- Is there any dinner?

- It's a bit late for that now?

What do you think this is, a caf?

Thailand, anger?

I don't think so.

Japan, anger? No!

Russia...

- You still got my camera?

- You want it?

As long as it's safe.

It's safe.

You going out with that boy then?

Why?

- He looked a bit old for you.

- He's 19.

She's never had a boyfriend.

Just f***ed him upstairs actually.

That's nice.

You can talk.

- Shall we go to bed?

- Yeah.

Come on to bed Sleeping Beauty.

It's about your new school,

you get to stay there.

You can f*** as many ASBO

boys as you like now.

That was clever.

I ain't going.

That place might

teach you some manners.

It's nothing to do with you, is it?.

- You need sorting out you do.

- So you keep saying.

But you're nothing to me

so why should I listen?

I can't believe it.

Oh my God, he's

just so easy going.

I knew it when I

saw him, I just knew.

Oh f*** off, as if I am.

No i'm not.

You know they're only

good for one thing,

and he is f***ing excellent at that!

I know.

I know, I know, don't worry

babe, you'll meet someone.

Yeah, of course.

Are you going to

Anne-Marie's thing tonight?

Alright then babes, see you later!

You have one new message.

This is a message for Mia

Williams, you sent us your video.

We wondered if you'd like to

come in for an audition next week?

Give us a call back

on 01708665001.

Oh, it's Val by the way.

Put your arm round me.

Hang on, the other arm.

- Up the stairs, that's it.

- My baby...

- I bloody love you.

- I know.

I'm going to sleep. You'll

be around in the morning?

Be a big girl,

I'll be around in the morning.

- You promise me yeah?

- I promise you.

- You're up late?

- I've been busy.

- Are you my friend now?

- What?

You seemed a bit funny with

me the last few days.

You've been funny with me.

Have I?

Maybe.

- Your mum's passed out.

- She does that.

You all love your booze

in this family don't you?

Your hair looks nice down.

Better than the

ponytail you usually have.

- I've got myself an audition.

- Good girl.

No surprise in that one.

I borrowed one of your CDs.

- What sound did you pick?

- "California Dreamin'".

The one you put on in the car.

That's my favourite song ever.

- Do you want to show me?

- No way!

Come on, if you can't do

it in front of me now,

how are you gonna do it in

front of all those people?

Anyway, I think you're great already.

You know that?

I only worked it out tonight.

- It ain't ready really.

- Alright.

Just thought I could help.

It's your call.

That's all i've got so far.

Come here.

Come here.

That was really good.

- You're just saying that.

- No, i'm serious.

If it was up to me

i'd give you the job.

I bet it doesn't feel liek this

with that boy of yours does it?

No.

Is his cock this big?

I'm pissed.

That was all avoidable.

No it weren't.

We have to keep this

between you and me.

Yeah, I know.

I'd better get off to bed.

I'm wasted.

We'll talk tomorrow, yeah?

Connor's gone.

Connor!

Connor!

Did I tell you I nearly had you aborted?

I even made an appointment.

Are you gonna phone him?

- He won't come back.

- You don't know nothing.

I know what you did,

i'm telling mum.

I don't care what you do.

This is Connor, leave us a

message and i'll get back to you.

This is Connor, leave us a message...

118118, how can I help you?

- Hello, Wickes in Barking please.

- One moment please.

- Shall I put you through?

- Yeah.

Mia!

- I was just coming to look for you.

- Wickes, Barking, how may I help you?

Hello, can I speak to Connor

please, he works on security.

- Where you going?

- Connor O'Varner? he's nnot in this week.

- When will he be back?

- Not until next Friday.

- When?

- Next Friday.

- D'you know how I can get to Tilbury?

- Yeah A13, that way.

I'll come with you.

No, i've got some personal sh*t

to deal with, i'll see you later.

Excuse me, Danton Road?

- Straight there, down there on the new

estate, it's on the right. - Thanks.

Jesus Christ!

Come on!

Come on!

Look, I don't know how you found

me here but this isn't a good idea.

- You're not answering your phone.

- My battery's dead.

- I was gonna call you.

- You ain't even got my number.

- You know I like you Mia.

- Well why did you leave then?

You know why.

Mia, you're 15 years old!

What does it matter

if you like someone?

Look, im gonna get the car,

i'll drive you to the station.

We'll talk some more then.

Wait here.

Stay there.

- When's the audition?

- Tomorrow.

I hope you're great.

I've got no money.

That should be enough to get you back.

Come here a minute.

Safe trip home.

We'll talk some more tomorrow.

No, don't shoot me!

No, don't shoot me!

Alright sweetheart.

Come on, up you go.

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