06/12/2016 River City

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to help you find true love.

I've left him, Robbie. Your father.

We're getting divorced.

O'Malley.

Sloppy, Lenny, very, very sloppy.

What concerns me is the leak.

That needs to be stopped.

How are you with confidentiality, Doctor?

Annie is my future.

Now, if you do anything to get in the way of that,

I will bury you.

You take me to her, right now.

OK, but then you owe me.

MUSIC: Stay Another Day by East 17

# Stay now, stay now

# Baby, if you've got to go away

# Don't think I could take the pain

# Stay now, stay now

# Won't you stay another day?

# Stay now, stay now

# Oh, don't leave me alone like this

# Don't you say it's the final kiss

# Stay now, stay now

# Won't you stay another day?

# Stay now, stay now

# Don't you know we've come too far now... #

MUSIC CONTINUES IN BACKGROUND

Whisky.

Ta.

Quite the mix.

Pulp fiction.

A few of the classics.

Historical biography.

Oh.

Even a Bible.

Research.

A murder case where the killer left biblical quotes at the scene.

How did he kill people?

The case is in court. I can't comment.

It's ridiculous, isn't it? Here we are,

and yet, there's still some things we can't talk about.

Well, speak for yourself. I've no secrets.

You have got one secret I know about for sure.

Er... What's that?

-Me.

-Oh.

Unless you've told Lenny about us...?

Of course I haven't. And he'll never know.

There you go.

Where are you off to, madam?

Oh, I didn't know I was under house arrest.

Dressed like that, I'm thinking maybe you should be.

You don't like my outfit?

Oh, no, I do. It's very glam.

Very sexy.

That's what worries me.

Where are you going?

What's it to you?

Mum, why won't you tell me?

Oh, relax.

I'm just having a drink with an old friend.

But don't wait up for me!

LENNY TAPS ON BAR

Another?

Cheers, Robbie.

Hey, you.

Lenny, I was just going.

Well, no' any more.

I don't want any trouble.

Come here.

How much do you know about Amber and...

Her new friend?

I know they've been sneaking around for a while.

How long?

Month or so, at least.

And I reckon she could do a lot better,

but then, I have always had a problem with authority.

What's she playing at?

I don't know.

I have tried to talk sense into her.

I can try again, if you want.

No. She's too headstrong.

So what are you thinking?

What can I get you?

Whisky chaser, please.

Dutch courage.

Big night?

Blind date.

Me, too.

Cheers.

It's a doddle once you get going.

Says the man needing Dutch courage.

I take it this isn't your first time?

No, I'm an old hand.

It's no' as scary as you think.

You just need to watch out for the crazies!

You'll be fine the night. Just relax and enjoy it.

We'll see.

You've done the hard part, coming here.

My ma'd never do something like this.

Your mother?

Aye.

She's younger than you,

and she wouldnae have the bottle to do this sort of thing,

so you should be proud of yourself.

Well, thank you.

Bet it was easier back in the day, eh?

None of this online gubbins, or dating apps.

Indeed.

An app means application.

Things you get on smartphones, which are like computers.

Yeah, I am quite familiar, thank you.

I came here on an app, actually.

Me, too.

-BOTH:

-MatchSwipe!

Jinx.

What's the name of your date?

Suzie. Wi' a "Z".

You'll be Robert?

Well, most people call me Bob, but my full name's...

You're Suzie?

With a "Z".

Nice to meet you.

Likewise.

Look, I'm...

I'm sorry about the whole...

mum thing.

That's fine.

-What is it?

-What?

Nothing.

It's OK. You can say it.

You're a bit...

..more mature than your profile suggests.

And you're about two foot shorter.

Well, I'm sorry I've wasted your time.

I'll go and let you finish your drink in peace.

Well, we're here now.

And, while I think we can both agree

this has no possibility of being a date in the traditional sense...

No...

..since you were kind enough to show up,

let me at least buy you a drink.

Unless you've got somewhere better to go?

Why not?

Morning.

-SHE YAWNS

-Morning.

Sleep well?

As well as I always sleep,

knowing I'm in bed with a man who has powers of arrest.

-Oh, you have always got your guard up, don't you?

-Do I?

And you usually answer a question with a question.

You think?

What're you doing today?

What are YOU doing today?

HE LAUGHS

Eh... Och, routine enquiries.

In fact,

I've got a witness statement to take in 45 minutes,

so shake a leg.

Come on, Amber.

Get dressed.

You don't seriously think

I'm gonnae leave you alone in my flat, do you?

You're really throwing THIS

out of your bed?

Unless you want to get charged wi' loitering with intent.

What time do you call this?!

20 past nine.

My shift doesn't start till 9.30.

What are you? You a clock watcher?

I don't like clock watchers.

I'm early, Lenny. It's the new me.

I'm reinventing myself, with life, with work, with the family...

Yeah? Well, don't expect me to pay you extra for turning up early.

That's your choice.

Sometimes, you have to take a long, hard look at your life.

If something makes you happy, you keep it.

If not, you ditch it.

It's all about having the courage to make the hard choices.

Hi, Belinda.

It's Lenny.

Let's meet up this morning.

That's me away to the garage.

You gonnae be OK?

Where are you going?

Pop-Up.

How?

Do you mean how or why?

Why?

Place isn't going to run itself, is it?

And we've got that blindfold dating event tonight.

-Why don't you just stay here, and...?

-Angus,

I want to go.

I don't want to stay here by myself.

It's only been a week.

You sure you're up to it?

Physically, yes. Emotionally...

..we'll see.

Got to get back out there sometime.

Let's go.

Big Issue.

Help the homeless.

Big Issue.

Thanks for dropping me off.

Thank you for a lovely evening.

I haven't done anything like that in years.

Decades.

HE LAUGHS

Aye, well...

I'll phone you.

No, you won't. But that's OK.

Oh...

Hey.

See you around, big man.

See you.

Let's drive.

Good morning, Mr Murdoch.

You look tired, Lenny.

-Didn't you sleep well?

-Like a baby.

As always.

Yeah, I tossed and turned a bit myself, but...

-..I got off in the end.

-Yeah?

Well, I don't have time to listen to you talk about your bedtime routine.

What do you want?

-Connor O'Malley.

-Oh, what, this AGAIN?

Oh, that's right, you don't know him, do you?

Not that I remember.

Hmm.

Thing is,

I've spent a wee bit of time

reconstructing Mr O'Malley's movements

in the week before he disappeared.

And two days before he was last seen,

he was playing pool,

-in Shieldinch.

-Oh?

You know, for a man you claim not to know...

..you seem awfy pally, there.

You know what it's like.

Setting up a couple of frames, you know,

knocking balls about wi' some stranger.

It's a very social game.

Nah.

Still don't remember him.

I understand, Lenny.

You're getting older. Forgetfulness happens.

FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

Amber? You wanting something, darling?

It's just, I seem to be in a meeting I didn't know anything about.

No, no... I was just passing.

I...

..have another appointment.

Well, if it's about O'Malley, you're wasting your time.

We'll see.

See you soon, Lenny.

-Nae rush, pal.

-Miss Murdoch.

Is he still on about O'Malley?

I thought that had gone away!

It's nothing you need concern yourself about.

I'll deal with it, OK? You just get on.

I've got a couple of phone calls to make.

If I need you, I'll call you, OK?

Aye, you know me. Just a quiet night in.

Morning.

All right?

Just a quiet night in, did you say?

Aye.

Last night?

Aye.

What?

You seem surprised that I had a quiet night in.

Were you up early?

Usual time.

I just didnae hear you this morning.

Well, we're no' all baby elephants first thing.

I did see you getting out of a taxi next to the subway, though.

HE COUGHS

-Me?

-Mm-hm.

Wi'...a woman.

Oh, hello.

A mature woman.

Oh, hang on a minute.

I need to make some tea and pull up a chair.

Was it one of your blind dates?

There's nothing to tell!

It's nobody's business, all right?

I'm your best mate. Of course it's my business.

She's just a friend.

Wi' benefits?

Oh, grow up, eh?

-Are you gonnae see her again?

-I dunno.

How no'? What have you got to lose?

Might as well get out and about while you still can.

Do you know what?

You're right.

I had a good time wi' her.

No' like that!

She's good company.

And there's nothing wrong with a text to tell her that, is there?

Oh, thank you!

You're up early.

I haven't been to bed yet.

Are those last night's clothes?!

Close your mouth, Robbie.

You'll catch flies.

Where've you been?

Out with my friend. I told you.

All night?! What friend?

You don't know her.

-Her?

-Yes. Her.

Well, Dad phoned and left a message last night.

I think he wants to speak to you.

Yeah, well, I don't think I want to speak to him.

Mum, what is going on?

Going out for a drink and not coming back until the morning?

I mean, it's hardly normal behaviour at your age.

Would it be better if I sat under a tartan blanket

and talked about the war?

I'm sorry.

I'm going to lie down.

I'm exhausted,

having been out all night at my age.

I didnae mean it like that!

PHONE BEEPS

Thanks for agreeing to see me.

I didn't so much agree as give in.

We've already had this conversation, Inspector.

Whatever you think I can help you with, I can't.

Well, I just wanted to ask you about a name.

See if it meant anything to you.

Well, if it's one of my patients, I can't breach confidentiality.

The man doesn't need a doctor.

He might need an undertaker, if we ever find the body.

Body?

Connor O'Malley.

Does the name mean anything to you?

No. No. Should it?

This man.

Recognise him?

I've never seen him before in my life.

And I don't know anyone of that name, to the best of my knowledge.

Sorry.

The last time we spoke...

The last time we spoke, you threatened my career.

It's not me you should be afraid of.

Nobody ever comes out well from getting involved with the Murdochs.

I'm just saying, I can help you.

I'm sorry I couldn't be more help, Inspector,

but I have to get ready for the day's surgery.

You have my number.

Hi, it's me.

Listen, I need a wee removal.

No, it's got to be done as soon as.

It's a bit messy.

I'll pay the premium.

OK, deal.

I'll get in touch wi' you the usual way.

Yeah.

Just let me know when the job's done.

All right, cheers.

Alex.

Donald's sniffing about the O'Malley case again.

Sniffing how?

Well, I just saw him going into the Health Centre.

He's probably just after a prescription for his piles.

This isn't funny, Alex!

Donald was leaning on Dad this morning,

and you know what he gets like

when he thinks his back's against the wall.

People get hurt.

You've got to talk to Annie.

Lenny needs to back off.

I've already warned him to leave Annie alone.

Well, what if she is talking to the police?

You need to talk to her, NOW.

I'll talk to her.

I'll talk to her to apologise for her being hounded by the Murdochs.

Need a light?

Something on your mind?

You look stressed, Doc.

That's no' good.

That'll kill you, that.

Well, if something else doesnae first.

Or someone.

You don't think I got the message the last time we spoke?

I don't know. Did you?

I know you were talking to DI Donald this morning.

How? How do you know that?

Cos I know everything that goes on in Shieldinch,

and don't you ever forget it, Doctor.

What is this, eh?

I mean, is it my son?

Are you playing the vengeful, scorned woman bit?

Believe me,

you'll never make it into a witness box.

So do you want to tell me?

Is that all you know, Lenny?

Paranoia?

It's no way to live a life.

What did he want?

I can see that you sleep badly.

Self-medicate on alcohol.

You have delusions.

I mean, I could write a prescription for something like that...

-What did he want?

-Um...

He was asking about a man.

Um, I don't...

Uh, O'Mara, or O...

O'Malley?

Yeah, Connor.

Connor O'Malley.

I-I've never heard of him.

That's good.

You make sure it stays that way.

Cos that's your best option for a healthy lifestyle.

Did you know Shirley Temple died?

Shirley Temple died two years ago!

What...?

Oh!

Oh, well. Maybe I did know that, then.

Oh, sorry, Liz, I'll be with you in a minute.

Oh, no problem, Doctor.

She doesn't look very happy.

Why would she?

She's to examine my in-grown toenail in a minute!

Hey, hang on, hang on!

-I've got a patient coming.

-It won't take long.

You can't just barge in here!

-It's important.

-To you, maybe. Not me.

-Annie...

-Come on. Go on.

This isn't what I want!

I want things between us...

I don't care what you want!

Not any more.

You know, I am SICK of being a pawn

in whatever stupid little battle is going on

between the Murdochs and the police.

You know Donald is threatening my career?

And your dad is threatening me with death!

A plague on both your houses.

Now, go on, get out of here.

Just leave me alone.

Takes after his father.

I want you to make one call, one text with that,

then get rid of it.

And who am I calling?

Don't worry,

I'll tell you what to do and what to say when the time comes.

OK.

Amber isn't going to get hurt, is she?

I'm just trying to look out for my daughter.

What she does after that, it's up to her.

She wouldn't betray you.

You must know that, Lenny.

Amber's big enough to make her own decisions.

And live with the consequences.

I'll be in touch.

She's no' got back to you yet?

No.

Maybe I should get over there, make sure she's OK.

She'll be fine, mate.

She probably just needs a bit of space.

Two beers for these jokers and a full fat coke for me, please, Rob.

Someone nursing a hangover?

Something like that.

How come you're no' suffering, then?

We don't do everything together.

You cheating on him?

No, actually, Bob had a date, didn't you?

I wouldnae call it a date.

Who's the lucky lady?

-Can I have a glass of mineral water, please, Robbie?

-Sure.

Hey, Bob, have you two met each other before?

Hello.

This is Mrs Fraser.

Robbie's mum.

HE COUGHS

- Nice to meet you. - Likewise.

Sorry, I'm Patrick and this is Angus.

Hi.

- Are you boys local? - Aye, yeah.

We just stay across the road, there.

Here you go, Mum.

- Thank you, son. - If you'll excuse us...

You know her?

Obviously no' as well as you.

Wait.

Is that...?

What?!

-Robbie's ma?

-No!

Aye!

I didnae know that!

Oh, Bob, cheers.

This has cheered me right up.

BOB SIGHS

-It's no' what you think...

-Mm-hm(!)

Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm fine. I shouldn't have come.

You should go back to your friends.

No.

I'd rather be wi' you.

Do you want to go home?

Come on.

Who's the fine-looking gentleman?

No, Mum.

No. No, no, no, no.

Absolutely not.

Lenny Murdoch is a gangster,

a sociopath, the neighbourhood thug.

He and his family are bad news.

You steer well clear.

I was at the Pop-Up, and I could feel Caitlin just, like,

staring at me, waiting for me to talk about it.

And then I got angry, and I kicked her out,

and then I burst into tears.

She didn't even do anything.

Caitlin's done worse in her time.

She knows the score.

You just...need to give yourself a break.

Plus, your hormones are all over the place.

I was reading online.

Your body's went through a huge hormonal shift.

It's like PMS times 100.

And let's face it, babe,

your PMS is pretty bad at the best of times.

SHE LAUGHS

Thanks, Angus.

DOOR OPENS

You all right?

I told you to stay away from Annie.

Aw, here's me thinking you two wurnae even talking...

-Leave her alone!

-I'm just trying to stop her getting herself into bother.

You'll have to go through me to get to her, old man.

Tough guy now, are we?

-I'm no' gonnae let you be the reason that I lose her.

-No,

I'd reckon that'd be the wee fling you had with Belinda,

that done that. In fact, I wouldnae be surprised

if she's already jumped back into her husband's bed.

Just hasnae telt you yet.

That's your final warning.

HE GRUNTS IN PAIN

Come on, breathe.

Somebody is talking about O'Malley.

And if you're no' the grass, and I know I'm no',

then we have to find out who's squealing,

or you're not gonnae have ANY kind of future wi' Annie.

Or anybody else, for that matter.

It's NOT Annie!

What makes you so sure?

She's got too much at stake.

Her career, her reputation.

She's no' stupid!

You know, if what you're saying is true...

..we've got a problem.

But Amber's got nothing to gain.

Amber has got nothing to lose.

Right, I want you to keep an eye on your sister.

Do your own dirty work.

Amber would never sell us out.

Yeah?

Well, we'll find out soon enough, won't we?

OK.

Could you just let him know that I called, then?

Lorna.

Yeah, his wife.

OK. Thank you.

Bye-bye.

Everything all right?

Oh, yeah, fine.

Not according to your face.

What do you mean?

Well, you've got that face on.

That worried face.

I just can't get in touch wi' Greig, that's all.

I'm sure it's fine.

Sounds like they're out on operations,

and communication's limited, or something like that.

Maybe he spoke to Andy.

What do you mean?

About what happened.

That he came to visit.

Yeah. To sort you out.

Yeah, that's what I meant.

Still too cross at us after me being kicked out of school.

Why? What do you think I meant?

I'm sure everything's perfectly fine.

Yeah, I know.

And it's not like this hasn't happened before.

You'd think I'd be used to it by now.

Anyway, what're you doing home in the middle of the day?

Just getting some lunch.

Don't you normally go to the Oyster or the Pop-up, or...?

Someone's been paying attention.

No, I just...wanted some quiet.

So that you didn't bump into Alex?

Yep.

What's going on with Annie? I know...

PHONE RINGS

-Hey.

-Where are you?

I'm, uh... I'm getting a pedi. I'll be about 20 minutes.

A pedicure? Now?

While the O'Malley investigation's kicking off again?

Well, I booked it ages ago.

It gives me time to think, OK?

What's happened?

Lenny's on the warpath to find out who grassed.

Right, I'll call you when I'm done.

I need to go.

Was that the Godfather?

I got you here to tell you this.

You can't believe a word Annie Jandhu says.

She's just trying to get back at my brother.

I saw you going into the Health Centre earlier.

Yeah...

I wasn't gonnae say anything about that,

but I've been suffering lately from a bit of...heartache.

Just wondered if she could give me anything for it.

Don't do this!

Don't make me pick a side.

Cos you won't like the choice I make.

Why won't you tell me what's going on wi' Dad?

These things are always complicated.

Hello?!

Drama queen of Shieldinch! You don't think I know that?

You can still talk to me.

I suppose I'm...

I'm still trying to work it out for myself.

I just...

I don't want you to do something that you might regret.

Looking at new guys already...

Whatever's happened,

do you not think that you need some time on your own, first?

I'm not looking out for a new dad for you.

I'm trying to look out for myself for the first time in 30 years.

And if I...have some fun on the way...

..what's the harm?

For what it's worth,

I agree wi' you, Mrs Fraser.

Don't you encourage her.

Getting straight back on the horse is always the best thing to do.

Of all the metaphors, you had to use that one?

I just...

I don't want you getting hurt.

That's all.

I've already been hurt, Robbie.

That's what I'm trying to fix.

And if it means putting someone

between myself and the memory of your dad, then...

that'd help.

You going to this blindfold dating thing at the Pop-Up?

What?

There's another date night at the Pop-Up tonight.

But this time you're blindfolded.

What's the point in that?

To see if you like somebody's personality, I suppose,

without knowing what they look like.

I can see why that would be an advantage to you.

-It's like The Voice for dating.

-I don't watch The Voice.

No, neither do I.

What about your glamorous granny over there?

Does she know you're playing the field?

Honestly, mate, I don't know how you can be bothered with that stuff.

Well, I might not have the chance for a while

-if I get the jail next week...

-You'll not get the jail.

You should come.

Where? Polis station?

No, to the blindfold dating.

You could be doing with some distraction.

Aye, maybe another time. That's the last thing I need right now.

All right.

Suit yourself. I need to get back to work.

-Catch you later.

-See you later.

Good morning, Miss Goodthighs.

I'm here to pick something up.

I was hoping it might be you.

It's what you've picked up before I'd be worried about.

Was ever a man more misunderstood?

Have you, er, got a delivery for me?

-They're expecting it today, by the way.

-No problem.

I'll drop it off during my taxi rounds.

Anything else you want to say to me?

Aye. Buy something, or beat it.

You know, you can only chase a woman until she catches you.

All right, green fingers?

-What do you mean?

-Green fingers. Gardening.

-You and your new gardening hobby.

-Oh, right. I see.

-It must be hard on that bad back of yours.

-Oh, it is, aye.

-Poor thing. Does it need a rub?

-I wouldn't say no.

Well, it might be worth your while to knock off work as early as you can tonight.

I'm just going to get some treats in for dinner.

You know what they say about the way to a man's heart.

Still got it, Galloway. Still got it.

All right, boss?

-Oh!

-Ooh...

-Oh, my goodness!

-Are you OK?

It's these high heels. They're new.

Oh, thank goodness for a gentleman here to help me.

-Yeah.

-Ooh! Oh, do you know, I think I've turned my ankle.

You don't have a first aid kit, do you?

Yeah, I'm sure I've got one somewhere. Hey, Pete.

Oh...

-You got one in your car?

-No...

All right...

SHE LAUGHS GENTLY

No, boss, don't...

Here you go.

Then I'll see you in my office.

SHE SIGHS

You wanted to see me, boss?

What's that in the boot of your car?

-Erm...

-Cos it looks to me like a bag of weed.

Weed? No, no, it's... It's mixed herbs.

-You know AJ, always cooking.

-In a bag that size?

-Looks like you're dealing.

-Dealing's a very strong word.

Well, I presume you're not giving it away.

Ah.

Ha...

-No.

-No.

So, you're dealing on my patch, out of the back of one of my cabs.

I would say from now on, that'll be 50% of everything,

starting with the bag that's out there.

Payable at the end of every shift.

The thing is, I've already got a business partner.

That's not my problem, pal.

I'm sure they'll understand.

Yeah? When you tell them I'm a majority partner now.

Off you go.

-Hey.

-Mm...

Oh, thanks for coming.

It's no problem, it was good to hear from you.

Has my dad been sniffing around? Asking questions?

-About what?

-About me? Anything?

Is that why you asked me here?

I just need to know what he's thinking.

And here's me thinking that you'd missed me.

-I've been really worried about you.

-I'm sorry...

-I've just had a lot of stuff to deal with.

-Haven't we all?

-Doesn't mean you have to shut everyone out.

-Yeah, I know.

It's just my Dad's been acting really weird

and then there's family stuff.

I didn't want to drag you into it.

So you're not still angry with me?

No, not at all. I've just been distracted.

You know that you can count on me. You can tell me anything.

Is this Donald?

-What's he done?

-It's complicated.

Is he putting pressure on you? Is he trying to use you to get to Lenny?

No, we never talk about that stuff. He respects the boundaries.

Does Lenny know about him?

SHE SIGHS

The fact that I'm still alive should answer your question about that one.

Oh, what was I thinking? Donald, of all people?

You could always dump him. Run away with me.

Don't tempt me.

You just say the word, I'll have you out of here in an hour.

Thank you.

You call me if you need me.

Yeah. All right, I'll see you later.

It's definitely Annie.

What's Annie?

She's the grass.

She's the one selling us out to the police.

Uh-huh. And how can you be so sure?

I can't tell you. But it's true.

-Did Detective Inspector Donald tell you?

-Donald?

Why would he be telling me anything?

I saw you together, about an hour ago?

Well, yeah, he was hassling me. You know what he's like.

Hmm. Didn't look like he was hassling you.

-Looked pretty cosy, to be honest.

-Well, it's not what you think.

What it looks like is a copper with an informant.

Is that why you're with him?

-Or is something else going on?

-There's nothing going on.

Not according to Lenny.

-What do you mean?

-He's the one who told me to keep an eye on you.

He thinks you're in bed with the police, but I defended you to him,

and then I see you with your new pal.

Did you tell him about O'Malley?

What? And end up back in prison? Why would I do that?

Plea deal? Immunity?

I mean, Lenny Murdoch's a pretty big scalp to take down, I'm sure they'd look after you.

I would never do that! To you or Dad.

Well, someone's talking to the police.

And Lenny won't give up until he finds out who it is.

Are you trying to take the heat off yourself? Pointing the finger at me?

Or is it Annie you're protecting?

I told Lenny, and now I'll tell you,

-this has nothing to do with Annie.

-You sure about that?

-Completely.

I wish I could be as certain about your loyalty.

I don't have to listen to this.

I've been part of this family a lot longer than you have.

Away to warn your new boyfriend, are you?

It's not just him you've got to worry about, Amber.

You know what Lenny's like. He'll do whatever he has to do and he won't care who gets hurt!

Just say what I told you to say. Nothing more, nothing less. OK?

You don't let him speak, and you don't let him ask questions.

Say your piece and hang up.

PHONE RINGS

Donald.

Connor O'Malley's body is buried in the yard at the end of the Pend.

Who is this?

Good.

Now send a text.

Get rid of the phone and the sim. I'll handle it for here.

Good luck.

Cheers.

MESSAGE ALERT

'The mobile phone you are calling is switched off.

'Please try later.'

PHONE RINGS

Amber.

Lenny's found out.

Lenny's found out about me and Donald.

Something bad's happening. I don't know what to...

OK. Stay calm. What can I do?

I don't know.

I need to come to yours later.

Of course. Anything you need.

All right, bye.

What are you doing?

My job.

What are you doing here?

I saw you.

You saw me?

Walking in here.

So it wasn't you that tipped me off?

About what?

I got an anonymous call. A woman disguising her voice.

Is there something you wanted me to know?

It wasn't me.

And yet, here we are.

Does this place mean anything?

No. Should it?

According to the tip-off, there's a body buried here.

-Whose body?

-You tell me.

Why are you being like this, Craig?

Because I don't like being lied to. Made to look like a mug.

Well, I don't know what you're talking about.

I can help you, if you let me.

-I don't know anything.

-What about the name Connor O'Malley?

I know you were involved in it, Amber.

I don't know how, but...

I don't want you to go down for something your dad did.

But if it comes to it, you'll throw me under the bus, right?

If it means catching Lenny.

-Tell me about O'Malley.

-Stop it, Craig. Please.

-I know you know something.

-How?

Because you already told me.

Well, isn't this very cosy?

Go on, Inspector. What's that you were saying?

Amber told you about O'Malley?

I didn't! I swear!

I don't know what he's talking about!

We'll no' do this here.

-My office.

-DONALD SCOFFS

Unless you'd rather I phoned your superintendant,

tell him you're sleeping with a convicted criminal.

See, here's me thinking he's using you to get to me.

I'm very disappointed.

I'm thinking, "Surely she's no' that stupid."

But no.

Turns out you're working together, eh? Plotting.

I'm almost relieved.

Still stupid, though. Jumping into bed with it.

-Dad...

-Gie you a thrill, did it?

Hmm? Bedding my daughter?

-Thinking of what it'll dae to me...

-Dad, listen to me.

What did he mean, you told him about O'Malley?

I don't know. I never said anything.

Yes, you did. Now, tell me.

-Tell me!

-I swear, I don't know anything.

I do.

What are you doing here?

I'm just looking out for you.

What are you saying?

You knew all along, eh? She told him about O'Malley?

No, I've just figured it out.

You remember the first time we met?

In prison.

I didn't get any sleep at all that night,

cos you were banging on about McCabe.

You were talking in your sleep.

Amber...

That's what happened?

You used me.

I couldn't ignore what you were saying. And...

She didn't know what she was doing. She's done nothing wrong.

I trusted you! I thought...

-The job comes first, huh?

-I'm sorry.

All right, then.

Belinda, would you like to take Amber out of here?

What are you going to do with him?

Don't worry, he's not going to kill me.

He can do what he likes to you.

Let's go.

And then there were two.

So, what's the plan, then, Lenny?

Well, I think both you and me know your investigation's dead.

There's no body, your lead came from sleeping with a convicted murderer,

who you claim confessed in her sleep.

That's going to get laughed right out of court,

and it's going to get you bounced right out the force.

So, here's my solution -

you're going to make the whole O'Malley thing go away.

You're going to bring me everything to do with that case -

statements, surveillance photos, evidence, the lot.

-That's not going to happen.

-You've got an hour.

I'll meet you behind The Tall Ship.

Or I'm going to phone your boss.

Beat it.

-Mineral water?

-Thanks, Gary.

Hello again. I almost didn't recognise you there.

Last time I saw you, you were flat on your back.

Mum, tell me you didn't!

Only in my dreams, dear boy. Only in my dreams.

So, have you managed to stay on your feet since I left you?

Just about.

I tripped accidentally.

Accidentally on purpose.

It's a pity Lenny's not the type to help a damsel in distress.

Sorry you got lumbered with me.

Catch you later, gorgeous.

Mum.

Mum...

Oh, don't trouble yourself, Robbie.

I'll just sit quietly here, and try not to embarrass you.

I'm sorry. What I said was horrible.

You're gorgeous, glamorous, and beautiful.

You just said that because you were feeling bad.

Yeah, you're right. But it is also true.

I am lucky to have you as my mum.

Where do you think I learned to be so on fleek?

I tell you something - growing older isn't for cowards.

We might age on the outside,

but inside, we still remember what it was like to be 17.

Society doesn't like its women having sexuality.

But Mother Nature has other ideas.

Well, it's your life,

and you're entitled to do whatever you want to do.

Just not with Lenny Murdoch, please.

Is there really no chance of you and Dad getting back together?

Mum, talk to me. What's happening?

Why did you leave?

I didn't leave Cameron.

He left me.

Oh, Mum.

For a man.

Wait, what?

Robbie, your father is gay.

Gayer than Christmas at Elton John's house.

Sharp as an orange, and twice as fruity.

OK, yeah, I get it.

Having a gay son - no problem.

But how could I have been married to a gay man for 30 years,

and not know?

My life just doesn't make any sense any more.

-Come here.

-Oh, darling!

Dad's gay?!

Oh, stop it!

BELL RINGS

Oh, time's up.

So, how does this work?

Do we just take the blindfolds off or what?

I think so.

Right, well, I'll give you ten seconds in case you want

to make a run for it.

You still there?

Hello?

You're still here.

You look surprised.

I've just come to pick up a few things.

Where are you going?

I'm going to stay at Belinda's for a while. Excuse me.

Alex.

What have you done now?

Just saved your sister from being taken advantage of by the police.

-No need to thank me.

-I wasn't planning to.

It's a shame that Lenny had to ask for my help,

seeing as how he doesn't trust you.

Yeah, he said that.

Not even Lenny would have figured this out without me,

because I know something about Amber that you two don't.

And what's that?

She talks in her sleep.

Ready?

Yeah. There's just one thing I need to do first.

That was fun.

Aye, it was different, for sure.

Are you daeing anything?

Like, do you want to go for a drink?

I know a place that's not too far.

Think you could find it with your eyes shut?

Wouldnae be my first time.

PHONE BEEPS Oh, sorry.

You all right?

Kim?

I'm sorry. I've got to run.

What's happened? Is everything all right?

Yeah. Just... It's fine. I'll call you.

Kim!

PHONE BEEPS

What happened?

With your boyfriend, you mean?

We had a wee chat. he'll no' bother you any more.

Meaning?

Oh, don't worry, he's still breathing.

And what about me? What's my punishment?

Sleeping with the enemy? I haven't made up my mind yet.

Do you know how difficult it is being your daughter?

No, but I do know how difficult it is being your father.

Come on, you need a drink.

I need a new family.

Look, O'Malley's gone, OK? It's finished.

Maybe now you can sleep easy, keep your mouth shut.

It wasn't getting caught that gave me nightmares.

It was the fear of turning into you.

OK, let's sit down, eh? You're making a scene.

Oh, that right?

This is making a scene.

Ah!

You all right?

Just get me out of here.

Annie.

What are you doing here?

I know you were telling the truth the whole time,

and I know you weren't working with the police.

Something's happened. What is it?

Nothing. It's OK, I just...

It's Lenny. He's got a way of twisting things.

When you live in his world,

then you have to see the world through Lenny's eyes,

and that's not a place I want to live any more.

I'm sorry I brought all this to your door.

-All right? There you go.

-Ooh!

-Thank you.

-Nae bother.

And thank you for being such a gentleman last night. Do you know,

I can't remember the last time I sat up talking till sunrise.

You made me feel young again.

No, it was nice to meet somebody normal on one of these dates.

Even if you are my mate's maw.

Oh, listen, how did the blindfold evening go?

Were you paired with another lunatic?

-I wisnae, actually. Met a nice lassie.

-Ah.

Kim. She was funny, beautiful, a wee bit shy.

Sounds promising.

Aye, it was until she bolted.

She said she'd phone me, but I won't hold my breath.

Well, you never know. But there are plenty of fish in the sea.

For both of us.

I'll drink to that.

Files, as requested.

I've signed the case off as closed, unsolved.

Open it.

Now burn it.

Just so as we're clear...

-..the originals may be gone...

-But you made scans of everything.

Just in case I need them.

I would expect no less.

You go near my daughter again, I'll kill you.

I'm glad you were able to see the error of your ways.

There have been certain developments.

More kids getting abused? Why aren't you doing anything about it?

Vulnerable young boys?

I'm not sure I want to know what you've got yourself messed up in.

I want Amber back on side.

And I want her back home with her family.

You can help me with that.

What if I don't?

-What?

-Sign. I just need to know that I'm safe.

What's this?

House keys. Don't think I'll be needing them any more.

-What is this?

-I told you to go!

-That's no' right.

-Get out!