Rush focuses on the lives of six students at a mainstream college – on their relationships and their ambitions, and on their struggle to make sense of their lives.

Rush is written and directed by Ray Harrison Graham and produced by Hilary Durman, who together with Cilla Ware created the award-winning dramas Strong Language (Japan Prize, Prix Jeunesse) and Dream On (BAFTA and Royal Television Society).

Episode 3

Nigel, the college caretaker, is in a bar losing heavily at cards. Eventually he puts his keys on the table: to win something back, he's prepared to bet his home. The game continues.

Vicky comes into college and surprises her daughter Kelly. She says she has been to see a solicitor. Vicky feels very guilty that she brought Alan, who sexually abused Kelly, into their lives. Kelly refuses to talk about it.

Troy invites Maya to a party at the new flat, and Adam invites Kelly. As the two girls get ready, Kelly guesses that Maya is going to a lot of trouble because she fancies Troy.

When the girls arrive, the flat looks very rough and there's no sign of a party – just Troy and Adam with a mop and bucket for each of them.

Back in the bar, Nigel loses his latest bet – his home. Casey allows him one week to pay. If he doesn't come up with the money, they'll be round...

Help and info

In our drama, Kelly continues to struggle to come to terms with what happened to her.

If you have any concerns about sexual abuse, or any other sort of relationship or sexual problem – involving yourself or someone else – you can get confidential advice and support from the sources below, all of which provide services for deaf people.

British Deaf Association Health and Counselling Services
9 Springfield Street
Warrington
Cheshire WA1 1BB
Voice: 01925 652520 (10am-4pm daily)
Textphone: 01925 652529 (10am-4pm daily and Wednesday 7-10pm)
Fax: 01925 652526
E-mail: bda6@dircon.co.uk
Website: www.bda.org.uk
General advisory helpline for information, advice and guidance. Also offer health and counselling services throughout the UK.

ChildLine
Freepost 1111
London N1 0BR
Textphone: 0800 400 222 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am-9.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9.30am-8pm)
Voice: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
The textphone helpline provides confidential support and advice on any problem to children and young people who are deaf, hearing-impaired or find using a regular phone difficult. The voice line is open 24 hours a day.

ChildLine Cymru/Wales
Freepost 1111
Swansea SA1 5ZZ

ChildLine Northern Ireland
Freepost 1111
Belfast BT1 2DD

ChildLine Scotland
Freepost 1111
Glasgow G1 1BR

NSPCC Child Protection Line
Helpline
NSPCC
National Centre
42 Curtain Road
London EC2A 3NH
Textphone: 0800 056 0566 (24 hours)
Voice: 0808 800 5000
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
The Child Protection Line is for children and young people who are being abused and also for anyone who thinks a child is suffering or in distress. In addition, the NSPCC gives practical help to families with children at risk of abuse, runs local projects and can provide a range of helpful booklets.

Channel 4 Health: Sex
www.channel4.com/health/sex
The Channel 4 Sex website provides a wide range of information and about sex and relationships, and you can also ask questions confidentially online.

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