There She Goes

ts a typical Saturday for Rosie, a nine-year-old girl with a learning disability, as her family tries to get her to the park.

A trip to the swimming pool ends in disaster when Rosie decides she hates it. Emily wonders if its just that she wanted to do something else.

Rosie is incredibly excited - Gandalf is finally coming because there is going to be a birthday with lots of presents! It doesnt matter to Rosie that its Bens birthday. The extended family set off for a birthday meal.

Rosie becomes obsessional about Christmas, unable to understand why it can’t be Christmas all the time. In 2007, Si and Em continue to drift apart and consider splitting up.

After the school notices some bruising on Rosie, Si becomes paranoid about a visit from social services. In 2008, Rosie takes her first steps leading to unforeseen new problems.