The Beat Beneath My Feet Page #4

- You can't show that to anyone.

Why not?

Just promise me.

They're old.

I'm fine now.

So, how do you stop yourself?

Play guitar.

Join our band.

We need a decent songwriter.

It'll be nice to have you around.

Don't look so shocked.

Extra Latin?

After school.

It's useful for law.

Jonah told me.

And I've been thinking, maybe I could help

out in the choir. If you think I'm up to it.

Tom-kins, I'm sure you are.

I did like Steve.

Yeah.

I liked him a lot but

I'm back on track now.

And... we're okay, aren't we?

Course we are, Mum.

- How about I play that the second time round?

- That's cool. How did you do that?

It's called a higher inversion.

He taught me.

You're really good.

Oi, oi, lovebirds. Break it up.

Mr.. Freeze. What you doing today?

Just chilling out?

Chilling out because...

Mr... Freeze.

Tom's got some good ideas.

We do need help with our song.

You got a sick guitar there,

mate.

Not a copy either.

Tell me, how does a boy like you...

...come to possess

a guitar like that?

Go on then, take it away.

Show us what you got.

Sooner rather than later.

It's a bit girlie, isn't it?

Want something, you know,

something that rocks.

Like that.

Now in your own time.

- He can't hack it, can he?

- Tom, wait.

- You can't hack it.

- Sorry.

The first time I sang with them

I had to get in a wardrobe.

And the door was shut.

And I'm scared of the dark.

- That's ridiculous.

- Why?

Because you're so...

- I just can't.

- Tom, wait.

Felix.

It's dark in here

Escape from the

zombies living in fear

Girl so lonely

Girl so lonely

With opened eyes

Woke up in a world that's

bright outside

Girl broke free

Girl broke free

Girl in the wardrobe

Out of the darkness

Girl in the wardrobe

She stepped right out

Girl in the wardrobe

And into the light

Girl in the wardrobe

She stepped right out

Girl in the wardrobe

Girl in the wardrobe

Girl in the wardrobe

Damien.

Next time you have a crush,

don't invite him to join the band, alright?

Listen, you moron. He's got more

soul and talent than you'll ever have.

I think you're right, mate.

I think she does have a thing for him.

And he's a better songwriter.

I can't hide

I've been running all my life

And each disguise

- Who's that?

- His teacher.

He just needs to

build his confidence.

I think we can help him do that.

Trapped and denied

I can't hide

What are you doing?

I'm practising for the song

that's gonna win me Battle of the Bands.

Here you go, look.

Tambourine for you there.

See how you fare with that.

I'll tell the judges.

You'll get disqualified.

And why's that?

It's my song.

Not just your song. I've been

doing a little reading about your friend.

Yeah, massive tax fraud, jumped bail,

owes a lot of people a lot of money.

I don't blame him if he wanted

to disappear, that's fine, but...

...you know as well as I do

that if that video gets out it's bad news.

So tell the judges, and

I'll go straight to the police.

No...!

I've done a stupid thing.

I showed Felix the video.

I was just

trying to impress her.

Somebody with half your talent

could start a career with this thing.

What's the point?

All the success in the

world and you lose your soul.

You are gonna be great.

You can do this gig.

- You're gonna do it solo.

- I can't.

You can.Hey...

...we gotta stop hiding, Tom.

So, I hope

you can figure it out.

What is it?

You'll see.

Fine young capulet flawless and

just immaculate

Face like a magnet but wishes

she was more accurate

Drags on a cigarette

Exhales but can't forget

Reconciled and desperate to do

something that she might regret

Knows she's getting closer and

ready to talk to most of 'em

Looks in and out but all she can

see is the ghost of him

Knows she's getting closer

He won't believe a word she says

He's getting closer

She knows he's getting closer

And don't try to tell me not to

get in a fight

And don't try to kid yourself

the boys are alright

- You with a band?

- No, it's just me.

Too late, mate.

- Please, you have to let me.

- No, I don't.

You wanna be like the guy who turned

down The Beatles? I'm good. Trust me.

But it's all alright

It's all gonna be alright

She tries so hard to convince herself

but in her heart of hearts she knows

Tom?

How did you get in?

Where's Tom?

Look, Tom's fine.

I think you need to see this.

In a flash gone

the world's moved on

- What are you doing?

- I'm doing my song.

That's hilarious, mate.

I can't wait. It's gonna be great.

You realise you can't

even look at an audience.

You're gonna look like a bit of

a tit up there, aren't you?

You're in for a shock, mate.

Let's hear it for Jazz Blaack.

Okay. Next up tonight,

our only solo artist.

Let's hear it for

singer/songwriter Tom Heath.

Song's called 'The Prisoner'.

We can't hide

We've been running all our lives

With each disguise

A little piece of us dies

We can't hide

From the truth that's inside

All our lives

Trapped and denied

Prisoner

Prisoner

Time has come

Have to find the key

We need someone

Someone to set us free

Yes the time has come

To take a helping hand

Release the past

And make a new stand

We are free

We are free

We are free

We are free

We are free

We are free

There's gotta be

another way out.

Steve?

I'm down here.

- No.

- Get up.

No, Tom! No!

No.

They'll put you in prison.

The only prison is the one

you make for yourself. I'm not...

...I'm not running any more.

This his?

You have to help me let go.

The former Nothing guitarist,

Max Stone...

...believed dead until he surfaced in

Battle of the Bands in South London...

...has been sentenced to

3 years in prison for tax fraud.

Don't wake me up

Don't wake me up

Don't wake me up

Don't wake me up

Don't wake me up

Don't wake me up

Don't wake me up

Don't wake me up

Don't wake me up

Phone Video goes viral.

Stone gives money to children's charity.

Are you ready for this?

I can't hear you.

Are you ready for this?

Ladies and gentlemen, the moment

we've been waiting for.

It's Max Stone...

...and Tom Heath!

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