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Oliver Mead is the father of Chris Mead, science teacher at Waterloo Road. He accidentally started a romance with Steph Haydock after almost crashing his car into hers when didn't she put her indicators on in Series 5 Episode 14.

Initially, Chris is not keen on their relationship and he accuses his father of using Steph to get back at his own mother. However, the couple reconcile and leave together after the school prom in Series 5 Episode 20.

When Steph returns to help Grantly with Fleur in Series 6, it is indicated that Oliver and Steph are still a couple.

Quotes[]

  • "Are you alright? I'm really sorry. I saw you there, but you weren't indicating." (first line)

  • Oliver: "I shoulda just let you out. I'd never forgive myself if I'd have damaged your car. Or you, for that matter."
  • Steph: "Well, no harm done, eh?"
  • Oliver: "That's the good news."
  • Steph: "Why, what's the bad news?"
  • Oliver: "That I've been talking to a beautiful lady like yourself, and I still don't know your name!"

  • "Uh...Steph, this is...this is my son, Chris. Chris this is, uh, Stephanie. My girlfriend. I honestly had no idea that she worked here."

  • Chris: "Seriously, Steph, you're better off just staying out of my way. And stay away from my dad while you're at it."
  • Oliver: "Ey! You can't talk to her like that!"
  • Chris: "Don't tell me what to do, I am not a kid!"
  • Oliver: "Then stop acting like one, will you?"

  • "Steph, I was...I was just coming to find you."

  • "More?" (final line)
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