22/11/2011 River City

A pensioner? You want me to stick a gun in some old dear's face?

You've got the wrong guy.

He's got your eyes. Not your nose, though.

Get that from his father, does he?

I hope not. His dad was a waster.

Put your hands in the air!

I'd no choice!

-About this test...

-Just get it done.

Even if it proves that Ewan is the father,

it won't necessarily get you access. Grandfather or no.

You just get me some answers. I'll deal with the Mullens.

-Right.

-See you later. Bye.

Nice to see Jimmy playing the grandad.

Seeing as the boy's not actually related to him.

Jimmy's the only grandad Cal's ever gonna have.

Lenny, I'm gonnae be a wee bit late in this morning.

My ma's going into hospital and I want to go with her.

-Oh, she's going into hospital?

-I need to be there for her.

-OK. Not too late, mind, though, eh?

-Thanks.

Say I was asking for her.

Make sure she doesn't choke on her cornflakes when you tell her.

INAUDIBLE

-Mum?

-Jeezo, don't do that!

-You frightened the life out of me.

-What are you doing?

Nothing.

Were you...

Did you get them away to nursery? Here, how was wee Cal?

Madonna'll look after him. Auntie Madonna!

-I can't get my head round that.

-Mum, will you talk to me? Please?

What am I doing now? Talking to myself?

You know what I mean. I know you're worried about today.

-Just don't keep it to yourself.

-And what are you now? My therapist?

Kelly. Just leave her.

You know what your ma's like, she'll deal with things in her own way.

I won't let her go through it on her own, not this time.

She'll not be on her own, just like she wasn't the last time.

Just try and see it from her point of view.

She's not the one who still might have cancer.

She's coping with this the best she can.

And she's driving me up the pole!

Scarlett, look, there's no point in getting stressed out,

-so just calm down...

-See when I want medical advice from you, Jimmy? I'll ask for it.

Scarlett...

Mum?

-Should I go and speak to her? See if she's OK?

-No, just leave her be.

I'm taking her along to the hospital later.

I'll get my stuff.

Kelly, I was...

I was wondering if it might be wise if you maybe stayed here?

I need to come, Jimmy.

-The way she is the now, it's not gonnae be an easy day for her.

-That's why I need to be there.

I know, but there's a lot of hanging about,

and then she's got tests first thing, an appointment with the consultant...

I just thought if the both of us were there,

it might add to the stress.

-I don't mind if you want to stay here.

-No, I'm going with her.

So am I, Jimmy. And I was thinking, I'm gonna have the family round tonight,

have a few drinks, celebrate the good news.

I don't know if that's a good idea. We don't know if it will be good news.

It will be. I know it.

Congratulations, Grandpa.

He's Ewan's boy.

The results certainly suggest that. But remember, this isn't conclusive.

Callum's Ewan's son. And I've got proof.

We need to consider our next move carefully.

Lenny!

She kept my own grandson from me. Now she's gonnae tell me why.

Can you give us a bit of privacy, son?

I think you need to sit down and take a wee minute, don't you?

-Let's proceed with a bit of caution here, OK? A little savvy.

-OK.

Good.

Now listen, that piece of paper might tell you

what you want to know, but it won't stand up in court.

You need a legal test, which means getting the mother's consent.

Who's talking about court?

You want access to Cal? You're talking about court.

And there's another thing you need to consider. Your condition.

-If you are his blood relative...

-D'you think I haven't already checked that out?

They can't keep me away from my own flesh and blood.

That's where you're going wrong, because they can.

As a grandparent, you've got no rights over the boy, Lenny. I thought you understood that.

The only way you're going to get access is with the mother's consent.

All right, I'll get her on side.

Sure you don't want a coffee? There's a machine down the way.

-Did you get breakfast?

-No.

-Mum, you need to eat!

I'll get you a roll, there must be a canteen...

She's not allowed to eat, cos of the tests.

I could get you a tea.

See if you ask that again? You'll be needing to see a doctor!

She's only asking if you want a drink.

-And I'm telling her, I don't!

-Calm down. Last thing you need to be doing is getting stressed.

Who made you the expert all of a sudden?

I'm only... I was just...

Mrs James?

It's gonna be OK.

How would you know that?

Should you not be getting to your work?

Lenny said I could go in late.

That was nice of him, eh?

Why don't I get these teas, eh? We could be here for quite a while.

-I'll go check and see what's taking them...

-No, you shouldnae.

I'm just trying to help.

You'd help me if you just go to your work and leave me in peace.

I need to do this on my own.

-I want to be with you...

-Like you were last year?

I would have been home if I could, but I couldn't!

Cos of your wee secret?

Why are you saying that? We've talked about this, you know why.

I think you better go, Kelly.

Kelly-Marie?

Late night, was it?

-I feel like a pig's poohed in my head.

-Thanks for that image.

How did we end up at that guy's house?

Listen, I'm gonnae make Bob a wee treat for his breakfast.

-That's nice.

-So would you mind giving us a bit of space?

I can hardly speak, let alone move.

He was nice. I think he fancied you.

I thought he fancied YOU.

Cos like I said, I'm going to make Bob his breakfast...

All right! What, is it his birthday?

Actually, Scarlett's getting her results today.

Sorry, I didn't realise.

And I just wanted to take his mind off it.

We'll get out of your way.

Come on, you, bedtime.

I hope it's good news.

Is that why you thought that guy was weird? Cos he fancied me?

-Nah. It was his sideburns.

-Oh, yeah.

Morning.

Hope you can manage better than that for the punters.

-I'll try my best.

-You don't know anything about the insides of these, do you?

This one here is as dead as a doornail.

If you've got nothing serious to say,

why don't you try saying nothing instead?

Charming.

Wasn't expecting to see you until later.

Apparently I'm not needed.

Scarlett should appreciate what you do for her. You're a good daughter.

-What would you like?

-Just a white coffee, mate.

-Do you have to be, like, totally obvious?

-What?

You fancy him.

That is just so wrong.

-Leaving already, ladies? Shame.

-See?

Honestly, if I were you, I'd steer clear of him.

If I was you, I'd steer clear of myself!

How's your mum, pet?

OK, thanks.

Is she back at work?

That's good. And Bob,

is he back yet?

-So where are yous off to?

-Fancy dress party.

-I might see you later though, eh?

-If you're lucky.

I'd think again if I were you. I'm disappointed, Stevie.

All your hard work at the clinic ruined. The police. Guns.

That was nothing to do with me.

Listen, you need to get your priorities straight.

And right now, I don't think Nicole and Christina should be one of them.

Zinnie.

I would keep an eye on him.

I don't trust that guy one bit.

Sorry about before.

Scarlett back at the hospital today, aye?

Do you actually know what that does?

Are you trying to tell me I don't know what my job description is?

-I'm shocked. No, more than that, I'm hurt.

-So, do you?

-Haven't a scooby! That's better.

-I want that machine fixed.

I'm working on it.

-Do it.

-I'll sort it.

A word?

Can it not wait?

-I promised I'd take her for a coffee, remember?

-Did you?

Aye, and a promise is a promise.

Let's go.

You should have seen them.

They were like a couple of teenagers!

I hope you got milk. Cos there's nothing in the fridge.

Aye, I saw that. You not working today?

Not till this afternoon. And I intend on doing nothing until then.

Well, do you think you could do that in the living room?

I've not even had my breakfast yet!

All right.

Hope it's good news, Bob.

Give us a shout when that's boiled.

-Have you not heard anything yet?

-No.

What do you want to eat, then? I've got bagels, waffles...

Honestly, Stella, it's all right.

-Sure?

-It's all right.

-It's no bother.

I hear Annie and Charlie had a late one.

Aye, does my nut in sometimes, sharing.

I thought you liked it here.

I was kinda thinking that we could get a place of our own.

You mean, like a flat? Together? The two of us?

What d'you think?

Eh, I dunno...aye.

Well, don't sound so enthusiastic(!)

No... I mean, can we afford it, but?

How not? We're both working.

It's just, like, a big commitment, isn't it?

And you're not ready for that?

Stella, I'm totally ready for that.

Is that kettle boiled yet?

I think it's a brilliant idea.

Here, you stalking me or what?

Oh, yeah, cos you're so irresistible(!)

You know, you might be in with a chance with that Christina,

but I'm not so sure about Nicole.

I saw you trying to chat them up.

See if I was trying to chat them up? I'd have both their numbers by now.

Really? So what happened? Did Michael scare you off?

Aye, right. Wind your neck back in, eh?

So that's the thanks I get for trying to help you out?

Do I look like I'm stupid?

I'm serious, Nicole and I are almost related.

-Exactly.

-And I'm not Michael's biggest fan.

So, if it's Nicole's number that you wanted...

-Hi, what can I get you?

-Cup of coffee, please.

-See you later.

-Cheerie!

Kelly-Marie's going on about us going round for a drink later on...

Y'know, if everything's all right at the hospital.

-Sure you're all right?

-Aye.

I'm really sorry I brought all that stuff up about a flat.

You still don't believe me, do you?

It's not that, I know it's not the right time,

you need to concentrate on your ma and that, so...

That doesn't stop me thinking about us though, does it? And I told you, it's a great idea.

It would be good to have our own privacy once in a while.

And it'd be less hassle than staying in two flats.

So, you believe me now?

Kinda starting to, aye.

And you know what?

All this stuff with my ma,

it just makes me realise that you never know what's round the corner, do you?

I want us to be together properly, so why waste time?

Come on, I'm going to be late.

You could talk to Gina as well. When was the last time she put your wages up?

-We'll have to think about money as well, won't we?

-I'll talk to her today, definitely.

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

No, sorry... Thanks anyway, bye.

Who was that?

Nothing, just somebody selling something.

Nic, that's great!

Yeah. Yeah, I'll definitely let him know.

OK. Bye!

It's your lucky day.

-Eh?

-Nicole, she wants to meet you.

She just said that she's going over to her house,

-and she wants you to go over.

-Aye, right, I'm no' biting to that.

I'm serious.

I think she really likes you.

What have you got to lose?

Excuse me?

Excuse me!

-All right, I heard you the first time!

-I'll get that for you.

-What's the problem?

-Sorry.

Stella, is there anything wrong?

I know you're waiting to hear news about Scarlett. We all are.

But we still have to be nice to the customers, don't we?

You know, it's going to be such a shame

if she's waiting there and you don't turn up.

Michael?

Yeah, hi, I'm sorry, I wouldn't normally mention it,

and it's probably nothing...

but guess who I just saw going over to your place? Yeah.

Since when has Zinnie been all pally with you anyway?

She's not. I told you, I don't know what she's up to.

What's he doing here?

Gonnae let me in or what?

-Don't!

-I can't leave him standing out there, gawping at us.

I can't to talk to him.

Not now, not like this!

What are you doing?

Didn't know she was going to be here as well.

Why are you just hanging around outside my house?

You wanted to see me.

Oh, yeah?

Zinnie said...

Zinnie?

Nicole?

Maybe you're just not getting it. Stay away from my daughter!

-What's going on?

-Dad, seriously, don't do this to me.

You're out of order, I was just talking to her.

-She's not interested.

-I'm standing here, you know!

-Can she not make up her own mind?

-Stevie, beat it!

-Michael...

Are you still here?

Dad, it's not me that likes him, it's Christina!

Christina, wait!

Nicole...

-Come on.

-I mean it, Stevie.

Nothing from the hospital?

Look, I know me and your ma...

-Don't get on?

-That's one way of putting it.

-That's all going to have to change now, eh?

-How d'you mean?

-Well, I mean, with you working here.

Why? What else could I mean?

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

Jimmy? Aw, sorry. No, I was expecting a call.

No, that's OK.

Callum has? Is he OK?

I'm going to kill Zinnie for this, she totally set me up.

Doesn't change the fact that you fancy him.

As if!

He's all right, he's funny in a kinda stupid way.

-And?

-And he's not bad-looking...

-And?

-And, I think he's OK, right?

Sometimes it can be a burden, being right about things.

-Yeah, yeah! Anyway, it's not going to happen.

-And why's that?

Eh, my dad? And Christina really likes him.

One, your dad's never going to like any boyfriend you have, right?

So forget about that.

Two, well, she's your mate. So that's a bit dodgy.

But if you really like this guy, and he likes you,

then you've just got to be up-front with her, tell her how it is.

Great. Sounds really easy.

And now you've had the benefit of my wisdom...

get back to school.

-Callum's had a wee fall.

-Is he OK?

Just a bump in the head, they said, but I dunno,

-he sounded upset to me.

-Does he want his mammy?

Aye. So I think I should take him home.

Tell you what, why don't you bring him here?

I couldn't do that.

You need to be with him, I need you here.

You don't have much choice, do you?

Should we stick to looking round here? I mean, the Southside's cheaper.

Not sure...

Did you talk to Gina about your money?

Aye, well, I'm not exactly in her good books today.

Look, maybe we should forget it, y'know,

till we know we can afford it?

Why don't we go and see somewhere the now?

-Eh, cos we're both working?

-I'm due a break, Gina won't mind.

Come on, there's a place near Partick Cross that looks OK.

Will I give it a phone and see what they say?

Aye, why not?

Jimmy, can you please call me when you get this?

I thought I'd have heard something by now.

So just let me know. OK, I'll speak to you soon.

He must have been kidding them on at the nursery.

-Kelly-Marie?

-Sorry?

He's fine. Maybe not the ideal place for him to be hanging about, though.

I didn't have much choice, did I?

Look, I'm sorry. It's been ages and I've still not heard anything.

Get yourself up to the hospital. I'll keep Cal occupied.

-I dunno...

-You've got work to do.

Tell you what, I'll look after the wee man.

-No, I need to stay here.

-Sure? He'll be in safe hands.

No, thanks, Lenny.

Got him some colouring pens, paper. Keep him off the machines, at least.

Through here, is he?

All right, wee man? Look what I've brought for you.

It was the first place we seen.

It's not as if we need a mansion or anything, do we?

I'm no' after a mansion.

A toilet with a seat would be nice, but.

-Still nothing?

-No.

Jimmy'll phone as soon as he hears anything.

Hiya.

What's this? You're not thinking of moving, are you?

That was the plan.

-Seriously?

-We were just thinking about it.

Aw, you cannae leave us!

-PHONE RINGS

-Iona, don't...

Hello?

Yeah. Oh, just a wee minute.

It's for you.

It's your mum.

I cannae talk to her.

Stella?

All right, Jimmy?

I should get some work done today.

Gabriel's got it covered.

Just as well, don't actually know how I'd cope on my own.

Well, it's been pretty tough recently, to be honest with you.

How?

Ah, it's nothing. These things happen.

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

Jimmy?

They're sure?

Thank God! She's really OK?

Right. I'll see you back there, then.

Yeah... Jimmy, tell her I love her.

Bye. Thanks. See you later.

Got the all-clear, did she?

-Yeah.

-Great news.

What did you mean, "These things happen"?

Nothing, nothing, just...

Lenny...

I'm not well.

-No, I've got MS.

-MS?

Look, I shouldn't have told you. Keep it under your hat, will you?

I'm having difficulty getting my own head around it.

Of course, I had to tell Rory and Amber.

You know, in case...

At least Ewan was spared that worry.

Great news for your maw, I'm really happy for you.

I don't want an argument, Bob.

-I just want you to tell me what happened.

-Nothing.

Your ma phones you and you walk out the flat?

-That's nothing?

-I don't want to talk about it.

Why did you not speak to her?

Look, I don't know her, all right?

You never talk about her, fine. But she phoned you.

Do you not think there's maybe a reason that I don't want to talk about her?

You can't just ignore her.

Watch me.

-Everything OK?

-Stella, we need to talk about this.

Jimmy phoned. My ma's going to be all right.

Bob?

Go after him!

Just go and sit down, I'll get these.

So, did you and Nicole enjoy your lunch?

Aye, very good. You'll not be smiling for long, trust me.

Is that a threat? I'm so scared(!)

Would you please stop staring at him?

-The guy's bad news.

-That's not the point though, is it?

You heard what he was mixed up in last week.

That's not the kind of guy I want Nicole hanging about with.

All I'm saying is if Nicole likes him, you might not have much choice in the matter.

Well, it's a good job she doesn't, isn't it? You heard what she said.

And since when did what Nicole says

and what she means necessarily match up?

I thought you of all people would know that by now.

-You all right?

-Not really.

-It's great news about your ma but, isn't it?

-Aye.

Is Bob over in the garage?

No.

Hey!

Lenny's treating wee mini Picasso here to an ice cream.

Won't be long. You coming?

OK. Come on, then!

There's something I need to do as well.

I'll see you later.

How long have you known you were ill?

A wee while.

-Is it serious?

-The doctors seem to think so,

but you know, they're not renowned for their sense of humour, are they?

Why d'you ask?

Callum's Ewan's boy, isn't he?

He's Ewan's son.

-He's Michael's.

-Come on!

-You know that.

-Don't lie to me.

I know you've got a big heart,

but I have never came across such concern for my health.

How many times do I have to tell you? He's not Ewan's.

See...I've got the proof here,

black-and-white...

..but I want to hear it from you.

He's my grandson. Isn't he?

Isn't he?

You got his DNA? You took my son's DNA?!

Tell me... He's my grandson, isn't he? He's my grandson!

Yes! Yes, he is!

I want to know that he's going to be OK.

I want to know that Callum's not going to get what you've got.

-What's that supposed to mean?

-Don't jump to conclusions.

But you said Ewan...

I said nothing of the sort.

It's not hereditary.

Did you honestly think that you could keep him away from me forever?

If I had to, aye.

And you though you could get away with that? You think I'm stupid?

You see, I knew from the first minute, I knew,

and you kept on lying...

What did you expect?

The truth!

You don't deserve the truth.

-I'm his grandfather!

-You know what, Lenny?

I wouldn't let someone like you anywhere near him.

Hey, hey, hey! I told you she'd be here, didn't I?

-You OK?

-Do you want something?

-Sure you're OK?

-Thanks for looking after him.

Hey, where you going?

We're not finished here.

Bob, will you give us a phone when you get you get this?

Please?

-Sure you're still OK for locking up tonight?

-Course I am.

So you two got things sorted out then?

Sorry about earlier on.

Don't be daft. So, what's the problem?

Me, I'm the problem, always have been.

Stella, don't talk like that. You're just having a bad day, that's all.

And I don't think it's gonna get any better.

Are you gonnae tell me what's wrong?

My ma phoned me.

Right.

Well, that's a good thing, isn't it?

It's far from good, trust me.

-You've never mentioned her before.

-That's cos I'd rather forget about her.

Stella, don't say things like that.

Right, OK, so...

..what did she say?

Didn't speak to her.

Gina, it's all right, seriously. She was just a bit of a nightmare.

The two of us didn't get on, that's it, it's fine.

Look, I can stay, you know if you want somebody to talk to...

Honestly, I'm all right, on you go.

-I'll maybe give you a wee phone later?

-Go!

Oh, hi.

Hey. Michael calmed down yet?

You know what he's like when it comes to Nicole.

She was saying the same thing to me earlier.

Gabriel, you know about this thing, that happened last week, don't you?

-The trouble Stevie was involved with?

-I'm staying well out of it.

I know but, if Michael is right about him, then...

Look, Stevie may not exactly be a saint, but from what I heard,

he wasn't the villain of the piece. Far from it, to be honest.

So, what were you and Nicole talking about, then?

You think I'm sort kind of grass?

I just want to make sure she doesn't get herself into any trouble, that's all.

Maybe you should have a word with Zinnie then,

-because I'm not sure she sees it the same way.

-What do you mean?

She set Nicole up.

-Why would she do that?

-Maybe she's like everybody else round here.

She doesn't like Stevie.

What are you up to?

Sorry?

Whatever game it is you're playing with Stevie,

just leave Nicole out of it, OK? Or you'll have me to answer to.

Why were you hiding him away over there, eh?

Keep him away from me?

If it wasn't for you I'd have never have gone back.

Don't give me it, Lenny.

It was you that didn't want me and Ewan together, no-one else.

You've got that all wrong. That's not the way it was at all.

Things could have been so different.

You can't blame me for that.

And you can't keep me away from the wee fella.

Watch me.

What about your maw, eh? Shall I break it to her gently?

In her delicate state, it could knock her for six.

-Nobody wants that, do they?

-She knows.

No. You would never have told her.

Stay away from us, Lenny.

I can't do that.

You KNOW I can't do that.

So, we're OK, then, yeah?

I said yeah, didn't I?

I'm sorry. I would never have said anything if it wasn't for my dad.

Nicole, it's OK, forget about it.

I just feel really stupid...

Not as stupid as I felt!

-Honestly, I'm so sorry.

-It doesn't matter.

Anyway, I know it's not me he fancies.

Cos it's you he likes.

And you like him.

There's nothing I can do anything about it anyway,

even if I wanted to.

-(There you go, darling.

-Thanks.)

-Somebody here to see you, Nicole.

-All right?

Your dad won't be long, so I suggest you make a move before he gets back.

Let's just say I don't feel he's as bad as some people do.

Isn't there a film you wanted to see?

Thanks, Leyla.

So, where you taking me?

What about your homework?

Thanks, Dad.

She's got a free period tomorrow, haven't you?

Shall we?

Just remember it is a school night, so not too late.

So I take it those two have got Michael's blessing?

Why would you think that?

Right, so it's more of a case of,

what he doesn't know won't hurt him then, eh?

I guess you could say that, yeah.

KNOCK AT DOOR

We're shut.

KNOCK AT DOOR

-All right?

-Hi.

-I was just taking the bin out there.

-Right?

And I noticed the back window of the cafe.

I knew you would've checked it, when you were locking up.

-You did, didn't you?

-You kidding on?

Gina, I'm so sorry!

Look, Stella, it's OK.

There's no harm done. But, hey...it's not like you.

I don't know. All I wanted to do today was just make sure Bob was all right.

And now all this carry on, and I just feel as if...

Stella!

D'you know what, see if you don't want to talk about your mum,

that's fine. I just need to know you're OK.

It's me and my wee brother.

-You stay and help your Grandpa Jimmy, OK?

-Of course he will!

-Mum.

-Oh, darling.

-Mum, listen.

-No, YOU listen.

Kelly, I'm really sorry about this morning.

-I was a total nightmare and you were just trying to help.

-No, but...

But nothing, it's fine now. We've got nothing to worry about.

And when were you going to tell me about this party you had planned?

I'm only kidding, I don't mind. I've got something to celebrate now.

He knows.

Lenny knows about Callum.

So when was the last time you saw him?

It must have been about five years ago.

-And you haven't spoke to your mum in all that time either?

-I talk to her on the phone sometimes.

-Will you call her back?

-No.

-I think you should talk to your mum.

You don't understand, Gina!

KNOCK AT DOOR

That'll be Bob. Promise me you won't say anything to him, right?

-If you won't speak to me at least you should talk to him about it.

-I mean it, Gina.

he's got enough on his plate. Promise me you won't say anything.

I tried phoning you.

I just needed a bit of time, y'know?

-All right.

-That's great news about Scarlett, eh?

Aye, thanks.

I'm just here to pick up the keys for the cafe.

See you tomorrow?

Yep. Thanks, Gina.

-Are you still OK about tonight?

-Aye, I'd better go and get ready.

Stella...

-We need to be there in half an hour, is that all right?

-Aye.

I didn't have a choice, Mum, he done some kinda test.

Have you got any idea what you've done?

I told you, he knew, he'd done a DNA test.

-How the hell did he do that?!

-How do I know?

And you admitted it? He could've been making it up. You eejit!

He wasn't... Look, it's done. He knows.

-Maybe it's not such a bad thing.

-And how d'you work that out?

-At least we don't need to lie about Cal any more.

-Don't be so stupid, Kelly!

Don't you get it?

This is the worst thing that could have happened to this family.

-You really think that, do you?

-Aye!

-You think that's the worst thing that could have happened today?

-Aye!

Well, you're wrong. Cos the worst thing that could have happened today

is I'd have got a phone call from the hospital giving me bad news. But I didn't.

Anything else, I can handle, cos I've still got you!

You look great.

Don't sound SO shocked! Come on, we'd better go.

Bob?

This morning, when we were leaving...you answered the phone.

Was it her then as well?

Why did you lie to me?

Because I didn't want...

You had enough to worry about.

Stella, if you don't want to talk to your ma, that's totally up to you.

-But I thought you trusted me.

-Of course I trust you.

So what did you lie to me for?

How can you not just tell me what the problem is?

-I mean, we're talking about moving in together.

-What's that got to do with it?

-What, we can share a flat but we can't share our lives?

-That's just stupid.

-I'm serious!

-Can we just not do this now? We need to go!

-Don't run away from this!

-I'm not!

-So you're just not gonnae tell me things now?

-What else have you not told me?

-That's not fair!

Look, whatever it is...

whatever happened between you two...you know I'm on your side, don't you?

So...will you tell me?

We need to go.

Who's a lovely boy? Oh, Callum, you're looking so smart!

No, leave your tie, son, listen...

-All right, darlin'?

-Fine.

-You sure you're up to this?

-Aye, aye.

Right, well, I'm not one for making speeches...

Don't bother, then!

So I won't bother.

However, I would like to propose a toast.

In that case, my glass needs filling.

-Here, Gran.

-Thanks, son. Here we go!

I want to propose a toast, to Scarlett...

and to the future.

The future.

KNOCK AT DOOR

-Did you invite somebody else?

-Jimmy, just leave it, it'll be nobody.

See if that's someone trying to get you to change your electricity,

send them round to me tomorrow, cos it's shocking what I'm paying.

-Did you invite Deek?

-No, haven't seen him.

Eh, we've got a visitor.

Oh, having a party? Very nice.

How you doing? I hear congratulations are in order.

You're not welcome here.

I just brought the wee fella his colouring book and his pens. No harm in that, eh?

-How you doin', pal?

-You keep away from him!

-Mum!

-What's going on?

-I said, keep away!

Scarlett, hen, the man's just brought back the boy's things!

Thanks, much appreciated.

Get out of my house.

Oh, I think you're right, I think you did tell her, didn't you?

Get out!

Tell her what?

Will somebody gonnae give me a clue here?

I'm sorry, Jimmy...but...

Kelly-Marie, don't!

-It's better coming from me?

-What?!

Lenny's Callum's grandad.

I'll have a whisky if there's one on the go.

-His grandad?!

-Aye. And now he's leaving.

You heard what my mum said, you're not welcome here.

Youse cannae keep him away from me, you know that.

Get out.

Seriously, I'm not watching The One Show again.

Better than that rubbish you were wanting on!

-I think you're mistaking rubbish for culture.

-Oh, excuse me!

They've been like this for ages. I need help.

-I think we'll give it a miss tonight.

-Really?

Yep.

-Are you all right, hen?

-Uh-huh.

I don't mind chatting.

No, I'm fine.

Well, either change it, or give me the remote back!

We've got to get our own place.

I'm sorry about before.

I couldn't believe it when Lenny burst in.

My family is a total nightmare.

Listen, if you don't want to tell me about your ma, then don't tell me.

-I guess it's got nothing to do with me. It's just...

-Just what?

You saw that back at the flat, you saw what it did to Jimmy.

The not knowing and getting lied to.

The last thing I want to do is lie to you, Bob.

I've just seen it happen to my family, so many times.

And I don't want to be like that. But like I say...it's up to you.

All right?

The last time I spoke to her...

..my ma, it was Easter.

Right.

And it was a pure nightmare, just like it always is.

Same old story.

Maybe this time it'll be different.

It's not like you and Scarlett, Bob.

Scarlett's brilliant, the two of you get on pure well.

My ma's...she's...

difficult.

Aye, it's not like it's always been easy for me and mine.

-I mean, all the stuff with Theresa?

-This is different...

Aye but, I'm just saying, I was so angry about that...

..but then nearly losing her, well, none of that matters now.

I mean, what difference does it make if she's not my real ma?

Well, I wish mine wasn't my real one.

Don't say that.

I mean it! Cos maybe then I'd be less like her.

-How d'you mean?

-She's a vicious cow.

But that's not you, Stella. Not in a million years.

There's something else and all.

My ma's not the only one that I've not spoke to you about.

This is you.

And my wee brother, Mark.

I haven't seen him in five years.

We were in care.

Are you going to tell me what happened now?

Lenny had a right to know, he's Ewan's dad.

Let's just forget about him, OK? He's nothing to us.

And when were you gonna tell me? Ever?

Cos I'm assuming you've known for ages, but correct me if I'm wrong.

-Jimmy!

-I asked her not to tell you.

-Don't lie for her.

-I didn't want anybody to know,

-I thought I could keep it a secret.

-That should be the family motto.

Well, you can keep your secrets, the pair of you. I'm sick of it! You hear me?

And if you think you can forget about Lenny, get real.

You know what the man's capable of.

Don't worry about Jimmy, leave him to me.

But he's right, isn't he? Lenny's not going to give up.

PHONE RINGS

HE SHOUTS

RINGING CONTINUES

Yeah, Hamish. Yeah, it's me.

Mm. Oh, yeah. Remember what you told me, don't you, eh?

"Get her on side"! Yeah, well, I tried that. It didn't work!

No. No.

No! You're not listening to me here!

I lost Ewan!

I am not going to lose his son, you hear me?

Whatever you decide, I'm right here for you.

I know, you always are. Just wish I was there for you.

Don't be daft, course you are.

I bet she probably just wants to know you're all right.

Not really her style.

Maybe something's happened.

And if it has, do you not want to know about it?

It must be something, Stella.

Hi, Mum?

It's me, Stella.

It's your ma. Though you were meeting her today.

Well, I changed my mind.

I don't need your approval.

-Stella's been keen to move in together, aye?

-Aye.

And suddenly, she's freaking out just when she's due to meet her maw?

I don't care who knows. I'm proud to be a grandad.

You don't have to live next door to him.

Romping Ramsden, in the 1:30 at Langfield.

Dead cert.

Here's me giving you the benefit of my insider knowledge,

and you're doubting me. Dan,

you'll never place a safer bet in your puff.

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