Simon Leighton is in trouble for continually bunking off school. But he stays at home for a reason.

Simon is put into care.

Simon's sprained ankle hinders his escape.

Simon is still determined to get his father away from hospital - and old man Penfold might have just the plan.

Now they have escaped from the assessment centre, Simon and Rose try to start a new life.

Simon has learned the truth about his mother's death, but is unsure about his feelings for Rose.