Simon Leighton is sent to an assessment centre because he is unable to cope with school due to problems in his life – his mother is dead and his father cannot overcome his grief. However Simon is determined to leave the centre to live with his father.
Episode 1
Simon Leighton is in trouble for continually bunking off school. But he stays at home for a reason.
Episode 2
Simon is put into care.
Episode 3
Simon's sprained ankle hinders his escape.
Episode 4
Simon is still determined to get his father away from hospital - and old man Penfold might have just the plan.
Episode 5
Now they have escaped from the assessment centre, Simon and Rose try to start a new life.
Episode 6
Simon has learned the truth about his mother's death, but is unsure about his feelings for Rose.