18/10/2016 River City

I want Belinda to live with us, while she finds somewhere to stay.

Here? No chance.

If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be here.

You tried to kill yourself?

The doctor said if I'd have been five minutes later, she'd be dead.

You going to show me who's boss, Inspector?

My name's Patrick, and I was abused.

Without corroboration, we won't be able to proceed any further.

What's the point?

Why would I make other people relive what he put them through,

if he's just going to get a slap on the wrists.

You cannae let this Anderson destroy you and stop you living

a normal life.

All these messages for your dad. Maybe you should have this.

I sometimes think it would be better if she knew where you were.

-Maybe she could come and visit you.

-No, no, no, no.

This is not a place for a wee lassie, no.

I feel like every time this family's getting somewhere,

we just slide back down into the gutter.

Morning. Sleep well?

Mm. I dreamt someone was...

making me coffee.

No, I have to be at the surgery for half past eight.

There'll be a queue of patients at the door.

Coughs and colds. I'm sure they can wait another 15 minutes.

Is that how long you've got in you?

I'm just thinking of your patients. I could go all day.

That is quite a boast.

Put it to the test.

There's plenty I can do in 15 minutes.

I'll try not to look like I'm timing you.

Ugh!

Morning, beautiful! You got any milk?

-Ugh!

-I cannae believe this. That's all I need.

The fridge is broke.

Want me to take a look?

It would seem its spirit is angry.

Eh?

It's a gift my father had.

He would look at any appliance -

an oven, a washing machine, a lawnmower -

and tell you instantly what was wrong with it.

Can you fix or not? I need to open the shop.

I've already lost half an hour's trade.

Relax, I'm on the case.

Right. I'm going to go to my ma's,

see if she can give me a loan for a new one.

You won't need a new one.

I'll ask her anyway...just in case.

Aye, I mean, if you think it's important to the case,

then drop by some time today.

Any time really. I can be in all day.

Right, OK thanks.

Everything all right?

Aye, it's... It was PC Calder.

She wants to come by and talk about my case.

Oh, that's good, son. Progress at last, eh?

Aye. Hopefully.

Don't you worry, son, she's on it. They'll nail that Anderson.

ENGINE CHOKES

Oh, come on!

CAR HORN HONKS

Yeah, yeah, Senna. Calm down!

-CAR HORN HONKS

-Mine works too!

Idiot.

Hey, watch your language!

But, yeah, you're right, he is.

Mm-hm.

I've got Pete down there the now trying to hypnotise it.

Oh, and what could go wrong?

Ma, please.

The only reason folk are coming in the now is for bread and milk.

If I don't have that, I've not got anything.

I could really use your help.

Is there any way you can give me a loan?

I'm sorry, hen, I've not even got enough for a trip to Largs.

Is there anybody else you could borrow it from?

Nobody round here's got anything to spare.

It's bad all round.

Aye, I know.

Thanks, Ma.

Are you back to take me to school?

Oh, dear.

Needing a hand?

Know what you're doing?

I work at the local garage but we're shut the day.

What seems to be the problem?

I don't know, really.

The engine seems to be overheating

so it's either the alternator that's gone or the water pump,

but I can't rule out the spark plugs either.

What do you think it is?

Probably one of them, aye.

Well, I'm glad we had an expert on hand to clear that one up.

While you're here, do you happen to know where the Jandhu flat is?

Aye, it's that one there above the Oyster Cafe.

Where AJ works?

You know AJ?

No.

See, when I said "where AJ works,"

I was just plucking a name out of thin air.

I can see there's nothing wrong with your sarcasm generator.

Thanks for your help. I'm Lorna.

Katie.

Nice to meet you both. I'm Angus.

Well, it looks like you've got this in hand.

Yeah, but thanks for your assistance.

Aw!

Aw, you're joking!

Ugh!

Can I help yous?

I can walk with my friends, Gran.

I'm nearly ten, I'm not a baby.

OK then, but straight there, mind!

-Nae dawdling!

-OK.

Cheerio.

Hi, Dad.

Scarlett?

Pete! It's you.

Who'd you think it was going to be?

Shut the door, lock it.

Why?

Em, it's just...I've got to...

There's something I need to...dae...

Scarlett?

What's going on? Who were those guys?

Jimmy owes them money.

They paid him to do a courier job but he got banged up in the jail before he could do it.

Ah. So now they want it back?

Aye, but the money's all spent.

How much is it?

A grand.

-Could be worse.

-They want it tonight.

Oh.

Or else Jimmy will be sorry.

I don't even want to think what that means.

Don't worry. We'll sort something out.

Aye, but what? This is it, Pete. It's over.

No, no, no, no.

I've tried to stick to the rules.

Got my head down and just got on with it.

Kept it together. And where's it got me?

I'm still broke!

You'll be fine.

It's your fridge that's broke.

Sorry.

What's the garage doing open?

Thought you had the day off?

Look, jump into your overalls and gies a hand with this Astra.

I'm way behind here.

Oh, I see what's happening here. "We're working the day!"

Good one. Come on, let's get going.

Going where?

Angus, I'm not kidding, the woman will be here in an hour.

Aw, man, you've forgot.

Forgot what?

Bob, it's our bi-annual "BoGus" bromance day.

But...I thought the next day wasn't until 2018?

Bi-annual means twice a year, not every two years, now come on.

Are you sure?

Well...I was sure,

but now you're making me doubt it.

I cannae today.

OK, well... I booked the day off,

so I suppose I'll just go and have a bromance with myself.

You'll be used to that!

I thought it was funny.

Lorna!

Hello, AJ. It's been a while.

Certainly has. Not seen this one in ages.

Now, are you still into Iron Man?

It's Team Captain America now, isn't it?

So fickle. Come on through.

Oh, nice place.

Is Annie about?

No, she's at work. It's the surgery just up the road.

I'll pop in later. I'm covered in oil.

Damn thing broke down outside.

Tell you what, why don't you get a shower,

and I'll take Katie for some breakfast.

Sure. Is the shower through here?

-Yeah.

-Can I just use one of Annie's bathrobes?

Just use mine. It's behind the door.

Right. Let's get you a ten egg omelette.

Yeuch!

Come on, Scarlett. Don't let them beat you.

You'll find that money somehow.

Look, I've been in worse situations than this.

I've been this close to a knee-capping three times.

I've only got two knees!

Can you not ask your mum for a quick loan?

I've tried. Nobody's got a penny.

There's not a magic money tree.

Ah, not true, Scarlett.

Not true. There is a magic money tree.

Planted right out there.

Eh?

You just have to know how to shake it.

What the hell are you talking about?

Come on, lock up. Meet me back here in half an hour.

How?

Ever heard of the Melon Drop?

Auntie Annie!

Katie!

Oh, my goodness. Look at you!

What are you doing here, where's your mum?

She's at mine. I mean, ours. Showering.

Wow, OK, so Lorna's in town.

I didn't even know you were visiting.

It was a surprise!

It certainly is.

So does Lorna know the latest?

What, about us getting rid of the old...door?

No. I've not told her.

Good.

Because obviously I want to tell her about us getting a new...door.

I don't think she'll care.

All right?

That's a bit cracked, that one.

Perfect, I'll take it.

£3..

Thank you.

KNOCKING

Come in!

Do you have an appointment?

I only need 15 minutes.

Not again, surely? Alex, I'm at work!

You should be so lucky.

I've got the applications for our medical staff.

Oh, right, great, I'll look at them tonight.

It's your area.

Yeah, but I can't just drop everything at a whim.

It's not a whim, it's how you run a business.

Excuse me. I've been putting in ridiculously long hours

trying to set up this care home and run this place.

-KNOCKING

-Come in.

Lorna!

Annie! Oh, it's so nice to see you!

You too. What a surprise!

I'm Alex. I'm Annie's partner.

My business partner. We're... setting up a care home together.

This is Lorna, my little sister.

Have I seen you before somewhere?

No, I don't think so. You must be confusing me with someone else.

Right.

Anyway, Annie, I was hoping I can meet up with you and AJ

for dinner tonight? We've got loads to talk about.

Oh, what about Katie?

She's got a sleepover tonight back at the Barracks.

My friend Andy's coming to pick her up.

Yeah. I'll... I'll run it past AJ.

Well, I better get going. Nice to meet you, Lorna.

You too. Go easy on that horn.

So how does this actually work?

The Melon Drop. It works like this.

You identify your mark, make sure you bump into him,

your box goes crashing to the floor, breaking, let's say,

the precious antique clock you got for your mum's birthday.

The point of the routine is to guilt-trip your mark into paying for it.

Aye, right. You must think folk are daft.

You do know Marlon Brando wasn't actually The Godfather in real life, yeah?

If your acting's good enough, you can convince anybody.

Fine! Where are we going to get a precious antique clock from?

I've got one.

That reminds me, you owe me three quid.

Hey!

Look, I know you said not to

but I got the fairy lights for the wall.

We're still young enough to pull them off, I guarantee.

What's the matter?

What does "bi-annual" mean?

Twice a year. Why?

I knew it, man! I was really looking forward to today.

What was today?

Me and Bob's Lads' Day.

Or "Bi-annual BoGus Bromance Day," to give it its proper title.

He thought it was every two years, and not twice a year.

You sure?

Oh, well, that just means you get to spend the day with me!

Let's go to the park and swear at some ducks.

I don't think you've quite grasped the idea of a lads' day.

I'll tell you what,

you just hang out here in your little man-bubble of sadness,

I've got things to do.

Get a grip.

PHONE CHIMES

Belinda. How long have you been standing there for?

The boiler's broken at the flat. It's freezing over there.

-I can't stand it any more.

-Bit dramatic.

-I'm not making it up!

-I never said you were.

-You look nice.

-Thanks.

You couldn't come over and have a look at the heating, could you?

Now's not a good time.

You're the one that's chosen the flat with the dodgy boiler.

I thought you'd want to help.

Mind you, I could stay here?

It's nice and warm.

And the view's a lot better.

SHE GASPS

It actually worked?

Course it worked! Just call me Brando.

40 quid just like that?

-Why don't you give it a go?

-No, I'd mess it up.

No, you won't. Like I said, it's all in the acting.

-What's your motivation?

-Making money?

Exactly. There's your box. There's your mark.

-On you go.

-SHE SCREAMS

That was a present for my granny!

You sent me a text saying to meet you here. What's up?

What's up, dude, is that we are going to have bromance for the day.

Eh, what?

You can't. Only Bob can be my bro.

Oh, is that so?

Well, would Bob close the garage early

so that we could have privacy to drink...beer?

And watch the 1987 classic movie, Predator?

And you're going to do all this stuff with me? Today?

You can't drink beer on your own.

OK, OK...

Come on! Let's get, like, pure, dead crazy,

or whatever you guys do.

What are you on about?!

I thought that's what you wanted, like, get rowdy and make some noise.

This isn't even cold.

Not your style, huh?

No, not really.

OK.

This obviously isn't working.

You know what, I'm going to get changed.

I'll meet you at the Tall Ship in a half hour.

Ya dancer!

60 quid! You're better at this than me!

Looks like it. I'm going to go again.

We'll give it a half hour or so, wait till the coast is clear.

I think I might have a knack at this.

You'd better hope so. Still 900 to go.

You're right.

I cannae keep running around like this all day.

40 quid here, 60 quid there.

We're going to have to keep finding new spots and all.

We're never going to do it in time, Pete.

You're right.

You've got a big problem, so...

how about we scale up?

Hey.

Hey, "partner."

I'm sorry. She caught me off guard and I panicked.

Lorna doesn't know anything about my new life,

she can be a little... judgmental.

What's she got to be judgmental about?

You were in one relationship, now you're in another. So what?

It's not as straightforward as that.

She always got on really well with AJ.

Plus, you're not exactly what she'd call a safe bet.

You know, just your lifestyle,

how you make your money.

It's your lifestyle too now.

Look, it...

It just would've been too complicated to explain

everything to her right there in the surgery.

It would've been this big thing and I was at work...

Look, I will tell her everything tonight at the meal.

And then after that, we can come down to the Candle Rooms

and I can introduce you to her properly.

Good.

Just don't go overboard, OK?

I can tell she's not sure about you.

Relax. I'll be Prince Charming.

I miss you. I hope you're doing OK in there.

Got to go. Bye.

Still using that smartphone, eh?

What are you recording?

A message for my dad.

I just want to feel like I'm talking to him.

Here, should you not be at school?

In-service day.

Oh, right.

Is that why there's loads of other boys and girls playing in the street?

Does your mother know you're skiving?

Fine. Come on. I'll take you to your gran.

# Woman like a man, like a man

# Like a woman like a man Treat you like a man

# Woman like a man, woman like a man

# Like a woman like a man, woman like a man... #

Cassie, what now?

I'm getting a bit tired of all these cryptic meetings.

You keep telling me that you can't have a fun day with a girl,

and I want to prove you wrong.

This is not normal.

Come on, it'll be fun.

Play along.

Can't believe I'm going along with this, but...

OK, what are we doing?

-We're going to party.

-Party where?

Angus. Come on.

The party's where we are.

Oh, thank goodness! I've been worried sick!

The school's just off the phone.

I found this one round the corner.

Thought I'd better bring her in before she went for a long wander.

Oh, is that right?

Well, Madonna, what have you got to say for yourself?

She was recording a video for her dad.

Don't worry, darling.

When I go in and see him, I'll give him your love.

How do you get to see him and I don't?

That's complicated.

Why?

Lenny.

The wean needs to see her daddy.

No chance. Scarlett would boil me alive.

I'll deal with Scarlett.

And I'll phone the school.

It's not right that that child cannot see her father.

She'll be down as one of Jimmy's visitors

and I'll write you a letter.

This isn't like a note to the teacher, Molly.

These places have rules.

Hah.

You're Lenny Murdoch.

Since when do rules apply to you?

DOORBELL RINGS

Hi, Patrick. Can I come in?

Sure.

You said you had some information about my case?

I do.

And?

Let's sit down, Patrick. I'll talk you through it.

MUSIC: Protection by Massive Attack

Yours too, darling.

No, you have to. It's the rules.

I want to show my dad my videos.

You'll not need to. You're going to see him face-to-face.

Come on.

Daddy!

Madonna! Darling!

I didn't expect to see you here.

Here, pal.

Lenny brought me in.

Thought it would make a nice wee surprise.

Aye. Very kind of you, Leonard.

Well, it was either that or a cake with a file in it.

Look, you really shouldn't be here.

It's a bad idea to bring you in.

But it's great to see you.

Is it... Is it scary in here?

No, no, no.

It's like a... Like a holiday camp.

Aye, I bet the food's better in here, though.

Don't treat me like a wee girl.

I know this is not a holiday camp.

Anyway, Jimmy, everything well?

Started making moonshine in the cistern yet?

No, but I've got plenty time to learn, eh?

Let's wait and see. Hope the chips fall for you.

Look, Jimmy. A lot of things happened.

It got a bit high volume there for a while.

High volume? Aye, well, that's one way of putting it.

We are where we are. There's nothing I can do about it.

So I thought I'd come in, see you're doing OK.

Oh, ease your conscience?

Aye, Jimmy, we're good.

Well, the usual. One of us is.

That's what his autograph looks like.

We're going to copy that onto the guitar.

So who is this guy again?

He's only the greatest guitarist in the greatest rock band of the '70s.

Right, and we're going to try and sell this guitar,

claiming it's his? What would we be doing with his guitar?

That's where you come in.

You're the fancy lady who engages the barman in conversation.

What?

Naturally, you're charming.

What young man wouldn't want to talk to you?

He asks about the guitar.

"What, this old thing? It was left to me by my uncle.

-"But somebody's graffitied on it."

-Oh, no.

"It turns out it's the autograph of the greatest guitarist

-"in the best rock band of the '70s."

-Enough!

That's just stage one! Stage two - you go to pay -

"Oh, I've left my purse back at the flat!"

You leave the guitar as collateral.

"I'll run back and get the money right now!"

Pete, will you listen to yourself...

Exit, Scarlett. Enter, the collector.

He approaches the bar.

Pete! This is crazy! It'll never work.

Can you think of a better way of earning 900 quid by tonight?

No.

Come on, Scarlett. I watched you doing the Melon Drop.

You're a natural.

Pete, I cannae do this,

I'm just going to have to tell them I don't have their money.

Oh, aye, and then what?

They know where to find you

and Jimmy's a sitting duck in that place.

Come on, Scarlett.

What are you going to do?

Listen...

I left a situation behind that could cause problems.

I'm all ears.

I borrowed a...DVD from a friend, I've not seen it yet.

Now he's wanting it back.

What's the picture called?

Taxi Driver.

He's upset and you know what they're like when they get upset.

Scarlett, she's worried sick.

And he's going to be going round our place. She'll be looking everywhere.

Why don't you just buy a new copy?

BELL RINGS

Look, you'll be OK. Don't you worry about your daddy, all right?

I'll be fine, honestly.

Good girl.

Right, I'll see you the next time, eh?

I'll talk to Scarlett about that pal of yours.

Take care now, Jimmy.

Aye. A thousand thanks, Lenny.

Come on, that's enough.

Watch yourself.

No! Daddy, come back!

No!

Madonna, darling, don't do this.

Come on, come on.

Come back! Come back!

Yeah, I know, but I've been meaning to tidy up, but you know how it is.

So, what's the problem?

It was switched off.

Well, at least you're here now.

-Yeah, and now I've got to get going.

-But you just got here.

Yeah, to mend the boiler - it's mended.

-I've got to go to the Candle Rooms.

-Skip work.

I don't think my dad would be too happy about that one.

I don't care what your dad thinks.

We'll hang out tomorrow.

You've said this before, what the hell, Red?

You get us this flat that you don't even live in.

You give me a phone that you don't even call me on.

-Look, I don't have time for this. I have to get to work.

-On you go!

Don't be like this!

I'll see you soon.

We'll hang out, I promise.

Don't work too hard, Red.

Maybe I shouldn't have taken you in there after all, eh?

Listen, me and your da,

we don't always get on, but I'll tell you one thing for nothing.

One of him inside jail is worth ten more on the outside.

I'm sure if the man that sent him there could speak to you...

..he'd say he was sorry.

What man?

The judge, darling.

If my dad's a good man, why did the judge send him away?

Sometimes...people make mistakes.

Anyway, time to get you home.

I'll get you some chocolate on the way, eh?

Chocolate makes everything better.

-DI Donald.

-Miss Murdoch.

To what do I owe the pleasure?

I just happened to be in the area.

Oh, right. And you happened to come to The Candle Rooms?

Yep.

Not very professional of you.

Can't be professional all the time.

Well, at The Candle Rooms, we're always grateful

for the protection of our brave boys in blue.

It's a dangerous world out there.

That's fine.

I can handle it.

I'm sure you can.

But that doesn't stop you from having a drink.

Like you said, can't be professional all the time.

PHONE RINGS

I have to get this. Have a drink on me.

Whisky, please.

Mrs Mullen. Looking lovely this evening.

Thanks.

I sometimes just like getting dressed up, you know, to go out.

I didn't know you played the guitar.

No, I don't... I mean, well...

I can play a bit but not really that's why I don't tell anybody,

but I can...strum a bit.

Play me something.

What? Now?

Why not? I love live music.

Go on.

You know what actually?

That's not fair asking you just to perform in public like that.

No artist should have to play for free, should they?

-Right, I know.

-Mrs Mullen.

What's going on?

I really need to go, Inspector.

Please?

Tell you what, why don't you head up the road and have a practice?

-You're sounding a bit rusty.

-Right.

That was random.

So...

are you feeling "unprofessional" enough for another drink?

I should probably get back on the beat.

Just in case there's been a crimewave when I wasn't looking.

Well, you're welcome at the Candle Rooms any time.

I'll bear that in mind.

KNOCKING

Thought I'd better bring her back before she tried to bust Jimmy out.

Did you see your daddy, hen?

She was a wee bit upset when we were leaving.

Didnae want to go.

I'm not surprised.

And how was Jimmy...

with you?

Well, you know Jimmy. Full of the patter.

Chatting away like old pals.

What can I say, he hates my guts.

Thank you very much for taking her in.

I'd better just go and see how she is.

Listen.

Jimmy was telling me that Scarlett might have a cash flow problem.

Could be serious.

Her fridge is broke.

Her fridge?

Right.

Just...give her this.

You don't need to tell her it came from me.

Say you checked your account, found out you had

more than you thought you had. Something like that.

You've offered this before and we've turned it down.

We will not be in your debt, Lenny.

It's not a loan, it's a gift.

For Madonna.

I don't call in debts off of ten-year-olds.

Thanks.

Just...look after her, all right?

So, Annie's like, "Officer, we're not drunk.

-"We've just had a couple of ales."

-Withnail And I! Classic.

Then she proceeds to vomit all over his shoes!

I had to phone Dad...

Clype to Dad, you mean?

Who came all the way up to T in the Park to pick us up.

We missed Blur AND Oasis!

Ah, well. Every cloud.

Ended up fighting all the way home!

Such a long time ago. Seems like a different life now.

I can't imagine Dr Annie Jandhu being so reckless.

So are you looking for a flat in Shieldinch?

Yeah, does that mean Greig's getting discharged from the army?

Finally! It's been army bases for as long as I can remember.

We'll actually be able to put some roots down near you guys.

-Yeah, keep an eye on me for Dad, you mean?

-No!

So that Frankie and Katie can actually spend a bit more time with you.

So we all can.

Oh. Well, that's lovely.

How is Frankie anyway?

Um, well, her term at boarding school's not over,

but, yeah, all's fine, I think.

Still playing up?

No, no. She's just...

She's a bit... You know how teenagers can be.

The main thing is, for the first time since Greig joined up,

the four of us will actually be able to spend some time together

like a normal family.

Like you guys.

Yep. Just like us.

So normal.

-Is everything OK, Annie?

-Mm?

Yeah, of course. Why wouldn't it be?

I shared a room with you for long enough. I know your looks.

Why is there none of your stuff in this flat if everything is so great?

I'll get the coffees.

Yes!

Yeah, man!

The hustler!

Who's next?

Patrick? You want to take on the best in the world?

Come on...

Sorry, Cassie, no... I'm not in the mood.

Admit it. That - that was a bro playing pool.

No, that was a woman in a suit up against a guy

who's played about...three frames of pool in his whole life.

You are so wrong! I am a better bro than Bob is.

In fact, get his punk ass here,

I will arm-wrestle him until his wrist snaps in two.

That's not really Bob's style.

Jeez, Angus, throw me a bone!

What do you and Bob get up to you on your mysterious lads' days?

-That's the point.

-Bob knows you better than I do, huh?

I think maybe Angus is just trying to deny his true feelings

about seeing his wife dressed as a man.

Hey...

Oh, is that right?

Is it...cos you pure fancy me?

A bro doesn't get turned on by his fellow bro.

Speak for yourself.

OK.

-Stop that.

-Stop what?

Cassie...

What?

You're way off.

Am I?

Angus. Relax.

Gender bending's just about the most Scottish thing there is.

-Eh?

-In panto. It's even more traditional than football.

Football. That's what you talk about on your lads' days.

This should be good...

I am telling you, Angus,

Henrik...Larsson...

best player Rangers ever had.

Rangers will never have a better player than Henrik Larsson.

HE GROANS

What? What did I say wrong?

Henrik Larsson played for Celtic, ya diddy.

Rangers, Celtic, Same thing!

Sorry. American.

Right. Time to get you out of here before you get us into trouble.

I cannae believe we thought we could get away with that.

I'm telling you, Pete, he knew.

No, he didn't. If he knew you'd have been arrested.

OK. Next plan.

Are you off your head?! Your last plan fell on its bahookey.

No. I'm done. I'm not running the risk of getting caught again.

Hey, I saw those guys leave your shop this morning.

Looked like they hadn't been fed for a week.

You really want to tell them you haven't got their money?

They're for "charity."

No. I'm not taking money from folk who think it's for charity.

Scarlett, what is charity? Money for people who need it.

People like you.

How does it work?

We go into the Tall Ship, charge people a fiver a go.

The Tall Ship? Forget it.

If I'm caught scamming my local,

folk will never come back to my shop again.

If you don't do it, you won't have a shop for them to go back to.

So I got everything wrong.

You don't like Predator, you're crap at pool

and Rangers and Celtic are not the same thing.

Come on, Angus, man!

Angus, I have been busting a hump trying to give you a great day,

and right now?

I'm beginning to feel like I don't even know much about you.

Look, I can see you're making a big effort. I appreciate that.

Do you though?

It's just when I'm with Bob,

I can be a different me than when I'm with you.

That's why a guy has his wife and his bro. Different needs.

So who are you when you're with Bob?

I want to see that side of you.

Just not sure you could handle it.

How's it going?

What's he doing here?

She insisted. Wouldn't come unless he was invited too.

Alex. My sister's new beau.

It's nice to be introduced properly at last.

Alex owns this place.

Right, I'll get a round in. What are we all drinking?

It's fine. I've got some champagne.

On the house.

Three glasses. I'll get another one.

So, Alex, I've only just found out you two are together.

I was always going to tell you at dinner time.

You just got there first.

Anyway, cheers.

Wait for AJ, at least.

Nearly there.

Cheers.

Cheers.

-Cheers.

-Cheers.

Here, remember that time we were drinking champagne in Florence

and you two fell out over dinner?

Yeah! The waiter said we were upsetting him!

"Please, ladies, you are sisters!

"Do not fight. It make me so sad!"

You ever been to Florence, Alex?

Yep. An away match. We won on penalties.

Right.

So you own this place, Alex?

You've obviously done well for yourself.

Well, I've worked hard to get where I am.

HE SCOFFS

Sorry.

So, did you work your way up or go to university?

University? No. School of Life, that's where he graduated from.

Isn't that right, Alex?

That's where you acquired your very particular...skill set.

Skill set..?

Accounting.

Scratch cards! Come on, folks, it's for charity.

The Save the Kids Trust!

It's fun and you might win 100 quid.

Only a fiver a pop. Guess the winning card.

Come on, everyone, it's for a good cause.

Queen of Hearts!

The Queen of Hearts. The Queen of Hearts has been taken.

Have you got your fiver?

Oh...

Thanks, Scarlett, for getting us started. Right, who's next?

So, Alex, are you close to your siblings?

Well, my sister's only recently left prison.

I don't really talk to my brother, he's...

Well, he's still in there.

Oh.

That must be really hard for your mother.

So, what is it you do for a living, Lorna?

All sorts. Lawyer. Army wife.

Bon viveur.

More to the point, what do you do, Alex?

-Are you not going to tell her?

-AJ...

Since it's so important to you, AJ, why don't you tell her?

OK, that's enough.

Alex is a...

local businessman.

OK...

What kind of business?

Is it something illegal?

This place is legal.

And the rest of Alex's business interests aren't?

Bingo.

Is that true?

Wow.

What's Dad going to say about that...

-I KNEW IT!

-What?!

You're going to tell on me.

I'm not going to tell on you!

But I think Dad might like to know what kind of company you're keeping.

Your husband's no saint. He kills people for money.

Don't do that. He's a soldier, Annie.

Paid by a democratically-elected government.

More champagne, anyone?

Shut up, AJ!

Don't speak to him like that. He's family to me. This guy...

he certainly isn't.

Good night.

See! You just can't help yourself, can you!

Help myself what?

Being judgmental. And judging!

And...judgy!

I'm not judging you.

I'm just worried that you're making a huge mistake being with this guy.

That, Lorna, is the definition of judgmental.

It's easy to stay married when your husband is halfway around the world.

Thanks very much, AJ.

Happy to help.

Right, quiet, please, ladies and gentlemen,

and now for the great unveiling!

And the winner is...

Drumroll, please.

The...

Queen of Hearts!

CHEERING

Congratulations, hen.

I know, check me out? I never win anything.

The big meal in the posh restaurant's on you.

Naw, I'll probably use it for the fridge.

-Like I said to you this morning?

-Oh, right.

What a coincidence that you got such a big win

on the very day that you really need the money.

Aye, it's...lucky the way things worked out!

-Drink up, Pete, I think you need to go.

-Sure.

You! I want a word.

And you - sling your hook.

Scarlett, I am not stupid.

Scamming your own community, and your own folk?

I know, but I'm desperate!

Look, I understand it's hard for you now that Jimmy's in the jail,

-but come on!

-Ma.

Jimmy owed some guys money and they came looking for it this morning.

I've got to find a grand by tonight.

Oh, Scarlett.

I didn't know.

Much have you got?

Not enough. I don't know what to do, Ma.

I've tried everything.

Listen...

I checked my bank account again.

It turns out I've got more than I thought I had.

Ma, that's lovely, but 60 or 70 quid isn't going...

Are you serious? There's like a grand in here.

Ma...I don't know when I'll be able to pay you that back.

It's a gift, it's not a loan.

That's what families are for.

Oh, thanks, Ma. Thanks so much.

Where's Madonna?

She's at yours, with Angel,

but I'm glad you finally remembered her.

So this is how you and Bob spend your lads' day?

Yep.

Drinking... a rather expensive wine.

Men of taste.

We like to treat ourselves.

So what's next?

Well, we just...talk.

-Just talk.

-Mm-hm.

About what?

About anything, really.

Life, our hopes, our dreams,

our feelings.

You surprise me, Angus Lindsay, every day.

What's wrong, darling?

What's got you so upset?

She was in to visit her daddy in the jail.

What? Who took you there?

Uncle Lenny.

What?

You let her in that jail with all they criminals?

Criminals like Jimmy, you mean?

No, criminals like Lenny Murdoch.

She needed to see her daddy.

Aye, but with me, not with him!

You werenae taking her!

She skived off the school today, did you know that?

You been dogging off the school?

Why do you think she's acting up?

The wean's missing her daddy.

-I'm her mother, that's my responsibility.

-Exactly.

But where was her mother?

Somebody had to do some parenting, Scarlett!

Some parenting? You left Lenny Murdoch in charge of my daughter,

and you call that parenting?

That happened cos her mother was away in the land of the fairies

with that heid-the-baw Pete, scamming decent folk!

-That's not fair.

-Oh, is it not, Scarlett?

Well, while you're standing here arguing with me,

the wean's through there greeting her eyes out.

Go to her!

Well, that's that then.

What's what then?

Well, you obviously didn't want to tell your sister about me in the first place.

You especially didn't want her to know what I do for a living.

Don't say that. You heard me defend you against her.

You couldn't hide your embarrassment though,

about my family, about the fact I didn't go to uni.

That's not important to me.

If it was, why on earth would I be with you?

That didn't come out right.

Slumming it, are you?

No, I didn't mean that.

I can see it in Lorna's eyes. You, her and AJ.

-She thinks you're all a better class than me.

-Alex!

Well, maybe she's right. Maybe I am just a street thug.

Maybe seeing me in her company made you realise it.

I don't believe this.

What, you getting cold feet?

Now your family have found out that you left your husband for the local hood?

Look, Alex, I've been trying to pretend that this is just

another decision I've made, that this wasn't a big deal.

But telling Lorna...

It means it's...

It's not just a fantasy.

That this relationship is real.

That what I'm mixed up in is real.

Well, it's time for you to decide if this is what you want, Annie,

because I'm not going to be anybody's shameful little secret.

That's not what you are.

Prove it. Phone your dad, and tell him about us.

My dad?

I want to hear you say it.

OK.

It's ringing.

Loudspeaker.

Hello?

That'll do.

I thought you wanted me to tell him?

I just wanted to see if you'd do it.

Satisfied?

I am never satisfied.

I miss him.

I miss him too, darling.

No, you don't. You never talk about him.

Maybe I don't like to talk about him because it'll make you miss him even more.

Of course I want you to talk about him. He's my dad.

Why don't you, me and your granny get a wee takeaway

and we can sit and tell our favourite stories about your daddy?

Would you like that? Would that make you feel better?

KNOCKING

Is that them?

Aye. I'll be back in a minute.

Come here, hen, I want to tell you a story about your daddy.

I remember the time he got stuck halfway up a ladder!

Why don't I slip into something more comfortable

and we can make a night of it.

No, no, you're all right.

You can keep that outfit on.

I knew it!

Don't tell Bob.

Oh, look, hen, look, that's you and your daddy at Christmas. Look!

Do you mind that? Look at you.

Are they happy?

Madonna, do you want to go to your bedroom and watch telly for a wee bit?

I need to talk to your granny.

Thanks, hen.

Were you short?

No. I gave them the money. They counted it.

It's all there.

What's the matter?

Ma, they want £1,000 a week. Every week.

Without fail.

Hiya!

What's wrong?

Tell me.

PC Calder came to visit me today about my case.

But that's good though?

What did she say?

The police couldn't find anybody at the home

to corroborate that Anderson...

abused young people.

I don't understand.

All those people and no-one will testify?

Angel, he's going to get away with it.

Your genius son thinks he's learned everything there is to know.

-School isnae for everybody!

-You're dropping out?

So what are you telling me? You're a professional footballer now?

This is our son's big dream. This is...

This was the last time, OK?

I'm getting too old for booty calls.

I've got you something.

Perfect.

-What's happened to you?

-I went to see an old friend.

There's not going to be a trial.

So, they're just going to let him go free?

You don't know who I am, but I think you can help me.

I found somebody who went through what Patrick did.

He'll back up everything you've said. We've got him.

You ruined my brother's life and I'm going to make sure you pay for it.

People need to know what he is.

Why can't you just leave it alone?

Because it should've been me!

Whoa, don't you have anything to say to an old friend?