Waiting for the Out

It’s Dan’s first day teaching philosophy in a men’s prison. The lesson soon unravels as he realises he’s underestimated his audience – and the weight of his own past.

Dan finds himself drawn into Samson’s story – a prisoner consumed by grief over the life he took. As Samson struggles with guilt, Dan’s own compulsions resurface.

Haunted by memories of his absent father, Dan pushes his mother for answers she won’t give. When Keith presents a lead, Dan spirals into obsession.

Dan’s life begins to move forward as he finds real happiness with Natasha and her son Tristan – until Frank reveals the whereabouts of his father. Curiosity gets the better of him.

As Dan’s anxieties spiral, the only thing grounding him is a live feed from his stove - until it cuts out. Memories of his father return, while an encounter with Keith derails the class.