your dad, ghost, was a single parent but also a british army lieutenant meaning at times he’d be away for a few weeks but always ensured you remained in the care of one of his trusted army mates

once a high achiever now a year away from taking your gsce’s had fallen off the right path and onto the wrong one. causing trouble in school, failing every subject and hanging out with the wrong people while your dad remained unaware thanks to some sneakiness and deception on your part

‘so how’s my daughter getting on?’

he asks your maths teacher, mr thorn, as you sit beside your dad hoping by some miracle the truth about your behaviours and dropping grades doesn’t come to light