 Ronnie is very nervous around her mother, because she took her Rainy Day money for the Hip-hop competition. Chrissy s new fruit badges are popular, until they fall foul of Mr. Bronson, but Miss Booth is impressed. Susi s reversible top, with a legend on one side is brought to the attention of Mrs. McClusky. Matthew Pearson turns up seemingly in a world of his own. He says he s forgotten his PE kit, but Mr. Robson has a spare set. When he takes his shirt off, on his own, vicious weals are revealed... Helen s tattoo has been discovered by her mum, and she bitterly regrets having it done. Miss Booth finds her crying in the toilet and tries to reassure her that it s not the end of the world. Calley goes to the dentist, and finds out she ll have to wear a brace. Louise tells Laura how she saw Simon coming on to Julia at the party. Matthew goes home alone, but there s no-one in when he knocks. He goes round the side of the house, and finds the other door also closed. As he waits for his father, Clarke turns up and talks about when he had to stay in a foster home. When Matthew s father does arrive, Matthew enters the house quickly, leaving Clarke alone outside.