See Ya, Simon by David Hill

It's the start of the 4th form (Year 10) for Nathan and his friend Simon who scores a soccer goal from his new wheelchair. Audio

Simon's muscular dystrophy doesn't stop him from enjoying the school disco, and he even gets away with not doing his maths homework. Audio

Simon's parents have a run in with a BMW driver over a disability car park, and Nathan's Mum gets a letter from his Dad saying he can't help her out financially. Audio

Nathan stays the night at Simon's and observes how he takes a shower. Later he, Todd, Haare and Jason do role playing games at Simon's. Audio

Simon's in a bad mood. He's tired, has to be turned every two hours at night and his wheel chair gets stuck. But his school mates make him some fun fake levers for the chair. Audio

Nathan walks the dog. Fiona's in a whiney mood because Mum can't afford her new netball boots. Simon hogs his time with Brady and then reads out an amazing poem. Audio

Simon has to go back to hospital. He takes over the lesson from Mr Rata, telling the class about his first experiences there. Audio

Nathan visits Simon who is tidying his bedroom before going into hospital. Nathan goes to the hospital with the family and chats with Simon's big sister, Keri. Audio

Simon's dislocated his shoulder and has to stay on in hospital. Nathan, Haaare, Todd and Jason visit him and play role playing games. Audio

Nathan insists that Simon be in the class video about suffragettes. When he wheels in he ends up being filmed with Brady on his lap. Simon's off to the Paratai Home for the Disabled in the holidays… Audio

Nathan spends a week with his Dad and his girlfriend, Emma. Dad gives him a letter for his Mum. Simon gets back from camp looking thinner. Nathan's still keen on Brady. Simon has feeling for girls… Audio

Alex is in a wheelchair after a BMX accident. The class discuss television shows. Simon hates telethons - he wants the same world as others, not pity. Audio

Nathan visits Simon when he's babysitting his cousin Aaron. Simon is great with the baby and the family are all moved. Kirsti tells Nathan more about her brother. Audio

Simon is getting a lot worse and is going to die soon. Nathan shares his feelings of anger and sadness and guilt. Audio

Simon's wheelchair takes off at the school cross country. Nathan and Alex race to rescue him but he falls out and Nathan carries him. Simon's shocked but full of smart retorts. Audio

Nathan has been walking to school with Nelita and with Brady, who is perhaps trying to snub Alex. Audio

Simon needs a belt to help him sit up in his wheelchair. He's having breathing difficulties and goes back to hospital. Nathan's Dad has decided to come back and live with them. Audio

Nathan arrives home to learn from his Mum that Simon has died. Everyone is very supportive, apart from Brady. Nathan goes with Haare, Todd and Jason to say goodbye to Simon at the Shaw's house. Audio