Waterloo Road

[DaVeyWaVey]

Episode 8/20

A spot inspection at the school kicks off a day filled with anxiety and conflict both for staff and pupils, in this week's visit to Waterloo Road.

Davina and Jasmine fall out over Rob's treatment of Bolton, while Philip threatens Melissa and Eddie's happiness with more secrets about his mum's past. Now in the know, Rachel begs Melissa to tell Eddie the truth, but Melissa dismisses Rachel's worries by assuring her that everything is under control.

Earl, meanwhile, is doing his best to convince Maxine that they should have a baby. He wants them to finally have what they never had from their own childhood – a proper family, a home and stability. Steph is horrified, but Maxine is adamant that she's the only one who understands Earl. However, the arrival of a mystery girl looking for Earl has Maxine questioning if she really knows him at all, and a furious confrontation with him triggers a chain of events that lead to tragedy.

[di marco]

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..

maybe it was cos she was on her last warning or something?

[Katy]

I cried a little at the end, it was horrible when they were all getting taken off Rose, it was really sad

I love Rachel, i wished my headteacher was like that at my old school he was horrible!

Loved the picture of Eddie and the legalising drugs, i think that was one of my favourite waterloo road episodes ever

[JustJodi]

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..

maybe it was cos she was on her last warning or something?

Having that cop call them did not help matters either...looks like Earl is going to stay over at Stephs?? I am surprised the Social services did not do a head count ...ok one is in the Juvie but Earl was right in the house with Maxine ...

[di marco]

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..

maybe it was cos she was on her last warning or something?

Having that cop call them did not help matters either...looks like Earl is going to stay over at Stephs?? I am surprised the Social services did not do a head count ...ok one is in the Juvie but Earl was right in the house with Maxine ...

yeh i thought that too, unless they just assumed he wasnt there so will go and get him later?

[Tannie]

I've just started watching it. Cause bree said so lol, but also cause there's two actors i like in it and i thought why not give it a go.

But yeah i'm kinda hooked on it now. I can't even remember what happend in the first few episodes but in the last one it had me in tear's at the end of it. (and i don't normally cry during tv). I'm really starting to like the character of Rose. But my favourite character has to be Rachel, There's something about her, i don't know what just yet.

It was a bit strange that the police didn't do a head count when they entered the Kelly household. And is Marley not 16? if so would he not have a choice to wether he wanted to stay or not. Or is that 18?

[di marco]

It was a bit strange that the police didn't do a head count when they entered the Kelly household. And is Marley not 16? if so would he not have a choice to wether he wanted to stay or not. Or is that 18?

thats what i thought, i thought it was 16 as well which is why i was confused that he went with them. surely they must have known there was 1 kid missing, maybe they just thought earl was out somewhere and they got him later?

[DaVeyWaVey]

Episode 9/20

The school is reeling after the murder of Maxine Barlow, as the drama set in a state secondary school continues. Rachel feels responsible – the buck stops with her. She plans to resign with immediate effect. However, the shock revelation from Paul that the gun in the school at the start of term was Earl's and not Denzil's compels her to try to secure Denzil's release before she goes.

Meanwhile, bereavement councillor Charlotte has her work cut out with Steph and Janeece. Steph is doing everything she possibly can to bury her true feelings while Janeece is struggling with the thought that if she hadn't left Maxine alone with Earl, he might not have pulled the trigger. Can Steph and Janeece find a way to share their grief and start the long process of healing?

Elsewhere, realising that life is precious, Donte surprises Chlo with a romantic proposition and Eddie organises a surprise for Melissa. He's organised a beach wedding in a tropical paradise – and they leave the following week.

[Katy]

nooo! that cant happen, i love Maxine! Poor Steph

[corriefan_irl]

Will the younger brother - (Denzel?) -be coming back? He hasn't been even mentioned since that episode....