Notes On A Scandal Page #3

Did you do these at home?

These are good.

You can draw.

If we pull strings for one child...

the whole system will unravel.

But he's talented. He's actually

found something he believes in.

Well, they're all talented.

You found your gem,

as Sue would say.

I said that I would teach him after school,

but only if he felt like it.

It's our job, isn't it?

Within specified hours

and a specified curriculum.

Barbara, he came

every day for two weeks.

Yes, I was flattered,

but- and more than that.

I was excited to find someone

who wanted to learn.

And he imagined a sort

of helicopter 500 years ago.

Does your brain in.

[ Barbara ]

But surely you must have suspected his motives.

I sensed he had

a little crush on me.

But so what?

And it was innocent.

That's so much better.

You've absolutely got that knuckle.

Nailed it.

Do that again, miss.

Don't be silly.

Off you go.

What are you having for tea, miss?

I don't know.

Probably buy something on the way home.

- Are you a good cook?

- Not really.

You suck?

Go home, Steven.

Well, that's when

you should've stopped it.

I did. I told him I wouldn't

teach him anymore.

He refused to accept it.

He just kept coming back.

- Miss!

- [ Students Chattering ]

[ Sheba ]

It began to feel like our secret...

[ Sheba ]

It began to feel like our secret...

and secrets can be...

seductive.

- Do you want to come for a walk?

- Absolutely not.

I'm going home to my family,

as should you.

Miss.

My dad's got the sack.

He's been taking it out on me.

[ Sheba ]

His father had been hitting him.

- He didn't want to tell his mum

because she was ill.

- Does your mother know?

Kidney disease.

It's taken months for an operation.

He was so vulnerable.

Well, if he does it again,

you tell me.

Thanks, miss.

You're beautiful, miss.

You don't know

how beautiful you are.

[ Sheba ]

I hadn't been pursued like this for years.

I knew it was wrong and immoral

and completely ridiculous...

but I don't know.

I just allowed it to happen.

The boy is 15!

But he's quite mature for his age.

"But" is not a helpful word here.

This is gonna sound sick.

But something in me

felt... entitled.

You know, I've been

good all my adult life.

I've been a decent wife,

dutiful mother, coping with Ben.

This voice inside me kept saying...

"Why shouldn't you be bad?

Why shouldn't you transgress?

You've earned the right. "

I said get out, Denzel. The rest of you

get on with your work, please.

- [ Students Shouting ]

- Hurry up.

[ Boy ]

Still, I wouldn't mind being wingman.

[ Boy #2 ]

That's a shame. 'Cause you are as ugly as wank...

and you're never

gonna be able to do sh*t.

[ TV, Indistinct ]

[ Ben Laughing ]

[ Both Laughing ]

Sue phoned.

Okay if I meet her for a drink?

Sure. I'll put bug-a-lugs to bed.

[ Steven ]

Evening, miss.

[ Train Passing Overhead ]

Make yourself comfortable.

It's incredibly important

we keep this secret.

Does anyone know you're here?

No.

- [ Shudders ]

- Miss. Miss.

I'm no genius,

but I ain't a d*ckhead.

I won't tell no one.

You can trust me.

We'd both get into terrible trouble.

[ Train Passing ]

It was easy.

Like having another drink

when you know you shouldn't.

Can I smoke, miss?

You can do what you want,

but enough of this "miss."

[ Sighs ]

Were you a model once?

Well, you should have been.

You're well fit.

Gosh, but don't I know it.

You're into the Streets?

Oh, well, my daughter is.

She the same age as me?

None of your beeswax.

Well, anyway,

the point is you're fit.

- Well, so are you.

- You reckon?

My sister thinks I look

like a bollock with measles.

You've done my brain in.

[ Laughs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Train Passing ]

You want to do it again?

[ Laughing ]

- What?

- [ Mutters ]

Yes.

I want to do it again.

[ Train Passing ]

I want to do it again.

The day we met,

it had already begun?

Yes.

Deputy head in the morning.

Noble sentiment, Connolly.

Next time words, not fists.

Get inside, both of you.

[ Barbara ]

And you had further relations that day?

We went to the art room.

Well, I'm glad I was such an aphrodisiac.

I was trying to help you.

Well, you did.

I'm incredibly grateful.

You've been such a good friend.

Not reciprocated, it seems.

I desperately wanted

to confess to you.

But how could I?

Barbara?

It would have put you

in an impossible situation.

I so wish I had.

You would have made me see sense.

[ Barbara Narrating ]

And then I realized my fury had blinded me.

There was a magnificent

opportunity here.

Can we go inside?

I'm absolutely freezing.

With stealth,

I might secure the prize...

long-term, forever in my debt.

I could gain everything...

by doing nothing.

Look, Bar...

I know you have to tell them.

You know, the head, the, uh, school.

All I ask is that

you wait till the new year.

Please. I'm begging you.

Please let me have this

Christmas with my family.

Oh, you poor thing.

You've got yourself into a state.

I'm not going to report you.

I want to help you...

to support you through this.

You're not- not going to tell?

You won't tell anyone?

Who would it benefit?

Not you or the boy.

Certainly not the school.

No, this is a private matter.

We must keep it so.

Yes.

Maybe I should resign.

Oh, no. No, that

might alert suspicion.

No, you must stay at the school,

but the affair must end.

Your solemn promise.

I can't help you

if you don't promise.

I promise.

So you'll tell him

straight after Christmas?

- It's all for the best.

- I know.

Thank you so much.

You've been so brilliant.

And you'll tell me when it's done?

Oh, you never said.

[ Barbara ]

Standard issue for spinsters.

Actually, she's been off her food recently.

I've been a bit worried about her.

There's a terrific vet up the road.

He was great with Ben's rabbit.

Got many people coming tomorrow?

Mmm. My lot. Richard's lot,

including first wife.

Oh. And your mother?

- Oh, yes.

- Well, happy Christmas.

Yeah, you too.

Thank you so much.

Courage, mon brave.

[ Barbara Narrating ]

And bon voyage to her little leprechaun.

[ Engine Starts ]

Sheba and I share

a deep understanding now.

No one can violate

our magnificent complicity.

No, no, no!

Wait till tomorrow!

Stop.

[ Laughs ]

You've been gone ages.

Oh, Barbara was a lit-

Oh, some school thing.

- How's his nibs?

- Oh, still awake.

He's madly excited.

I said he could stay up for you.

And Polly?

Depressed.

- Oh.

- Uh, Pete phoned.

They had a row,

and he's not coming tomorrow.

Do you think he's bad news?

Well, these older men

can be very dodgy.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Knocking ]

[ Polly ]

Did Daddy tell you?

He's gonna bin me.

I know it.

You're very lovely, darling.

He's clever enough to appreciate it.

[ Sobbing ]

I'm fat as f***, Mum.

He'll be back.

I can't live without him.

Oh.

[ Barbara Narrating ] Her fetish for the boy

was simply her snobbery manifested.

He's working-class,

and he likes art.

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