Waterloo Road

[DaVeyWaVey]

Episode 5/20

Head Of Extended Services Melissa Ryan has organised a drugs awareness initiative with voluntary tests for the senior year pupils, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive school continues. But school governor Ralph Mellor has his own agenda and plans to use the tests to get Marley Kelly kicked out of the school and thus moved away from his daughter, Flick – even if it means tampering with the results.

What follows sees Ralph's hatred for the Kelly family grow as he becomes more determined than ever to destroy them. He places a call to Social Services, which will have devastating effects.

Meanwhile, with her dad's plans to separate them having failed, Flick meets Marley after school. She loves him more than ever, but Marley has some shocking news, leaving her heart-broken.

[Chris_2k11]

I have to say despite losing so many original characters its still remained consistently good. enjoying it so far. Steph's opened a can of worms hasn't she? haha

[DaVeyWaVey]

Episode 6/20

Having applied to be an emergency foster carer, Matt Wilding may be biting off more than he can chew with his first ward, Sambuca Kelly, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive continues.

It's not long before her reprobate dad, Reynold, pitches up wanting Sam to stay with him. However, it's all part of his secret plan to get back in with Rose, and he's incensed when Sam wants to continue to stay with Matt. Reynold and Earl Kelly take their revenge on Matt's flat, warning Sam that, unless she returns home with them, Matt will receive similar treatment.

Meanwhile, Donte has launched his latest venture, Donte Charles Boxing Promotions, and has organised an underground match between Waterloo Road, represented by Bolton Smilie, and a rival school. With Donte's debts spiralling out of control, the boxing match offers a quick way to earn some cash. But can he continue to keep the teachers in blissful ignorance of the illegal match?

Back at the Kelly household, Rose appears resigned to having Reynold back in her life, even though she knows he's bad for her and the kids.

[DaVeyWaVey]

Episode 7/20

A loved-up Eddie tries to keep his mind on the job, but his day gets hijacked by an argument between Danielle Harker and her father, as the drama set in a Rochdale comprehensive continues. What starts off as a debate about home-schooling versus state education soon escalates into a domestic dispute, fuelled by a misunderstanding between Danielle and Aleesha.

Elsewhere, romance is in the air and a determined Jasmine decides to push her flirtation with PE teacher Rob Cleaver up a gear. Things are progressing between Maxine and Earl, too, when a show of solidarity takes their relationship to the next level. Chlo and Donte have some life-changing news of their own but, whilst Donte is ecstatic, Chlo isn't so sure.

Head teacher Rachel, meanwhile, is horrified when Eddie's relationship with her sister, Melissa, takes a dramatic leap forward, and Philip seems to be hiding a secret that threatens everyone's plans.

[DaVeyWaVey]

Why do I have a feeling that Melissa is just stringing Eddie along? That Phillip kid is definetly hiding something...

[Emmie]

whats the bets that clo is pregnant maybe ? xxx

[Katy]

i think she will be, i am loving the stuff with the Kelly's i alwaays knew that Mellor character was a piece of work.

[di marco]

good epi last night i thought, although i guessed from the beginning that flicks drugs test would come back positive. cant believe her dad swapped the results though! also, why did marley go with social services? as hes in 6th form im guessing hes over 16 so he could carry on living with his mum if he wanted?

[DaVeyWaVey]

I thought it was the best episode since the first episode last night. Ralph is a nasty piece of work - I'm really glad he got found out to be the liar that he is.

The character of Rose is growing on me. She really is making the effort to change but it was thrown back in her face, when social services came to take her children away. I didn't think they just barged in and took the kids just from a tip off? I'm not sure why Marley went with them..

Can't believe Marley and Flick split up - hopefully they'll get back together soon.

[DaVeyWaVey]

According to Wikipedia:

It has been confirmed Rachel will return in Series 4. She will have a lot more to deal with because of the Kelly 'Family From Hell' and her sister, Melissa Ryan 's relationship with Rachel's future boyfriend Eddie Lawson. Rachel has feelings for Eddie and in episode 20 she finally tells him how she feels. Rachel goes on a trip with the choir and jokes to Eddie "make sure the school isn't burned down" however when she returns from her trip she sees the whole front of the school knocked down and Eddie trapped."

Not the most reliable source, but does anyone think there's something in this?