17/01/2012 River City

Listen, Leyla, I know we said we wouldn't, but if I can help?

It's been a long day. They'll be back soon.

Seriously, Doctor D, I need that meth.

Even if I could, I'm not sure it'd be the right thing.

Look at me, man! Use your discretion, eh?

-Have you still got the pills?

-They're no' making any difference!

It's all there.

This is just the first payment, yeah?

First payment? No, no.

That was a loan, Doctor. That's no' how it works. You should know that.

INDISTINCT CHATTER OF THE CROUPIER

Well, look who it is!

Should you not be at work?

I'm not on until the afternoon.

Right... Who was she? C'mon, details!

What?

Oh, last night?

Aye, last night.

No-one, really.

What, you think you're getting away with it that easy?

Listen, I need to sort something out at the arcade,

but why don't we hook up for lunch in the Ship

and you can tell me all about it? You big, dirty stop-out.

DOORBELL RINGS Adeeb, will you watch that toast doesn't burn?

-Morning.

-Morning.

-Thanks.

-Thanks.

What's all this? I thought you'd gone out?

What's it look like? I got you some breakfast.

Nice! I quite fancy the idea of you fixing me breakfast every morning.

Yeah? Don't get used to it

cos you're back at work in the morning, there'll be none of this.

It was a joke. God, you're a grumpy git in the morning, Murdoch!

Well, if you had to deal with some of the Muppets I do,

you'd hardly be waltzing into work.

Lucky you've got me to cheer you up then, isn't it?

INDISTINCT CHATTER

Should you not be next door saving people's lives?

Got the morning off. I don't start the life-saving until later.

And this is the best you can do with a morning off?

Spend it in this place?

More relaxing than being at home with Liz cleaning.

I guess she must clean a lot then, the amount of time you spend in here.

Look, you'll never win anything.

I'm sure Gabe empties it all the time so no-one wins.

I'll take my chances.

COINS CLATTER IN SLOT

Guess it must be my lucky day.

Do you have any idea how much we spend just heating the surgery?

Can you zip me up?

Seriously! No wonder some of them come in so often.

-Probably just after a heat.

-Yeah, well, that or a bit of attention.

New dress?

Yeah, I got it with the vouchers you got me for Christmas.

Bit over the top for the surgery though, isn't it?

It's not for the surgery. I'm just trying it on.

I thought you might like to take me for a meal sometime,

let me enjoy wearing it out.

Actually, yeah, the boys have been going on about that new movie,

about zombies or something.

We could go to that, make a night of it?

Yeah, or do something... just the two of us for a change.

Leyla, you know how busy things are over the road at the moment.

There's just loads on. I'm sure when things quieten down a bit...

When?

When will things quieten down?

Soon. I promise. MOBILE BEEPS

That's the accountant there already. I better go.

I'll see you later, yeah?

See you later.

Would you look at this?

One minute you're in the Caribbean, gazing over golden sands,

the next you're in Shieldinch looking at the Ship.

I dunno, not too bad.

I know. OK, I'll see you later.

-Listen, are you about lunchtime?

-Someone's got the holiday blues. You not wanting to be left alone?

No, it's just... I think we need to talk.

Talk?

Are you about or not?

Yeah. Is everything okay?

Yeah, it's fine.

See you later.

80, 90, 100.

Don't spend it all at once.

Yeah, right. This lot's spent before it hits in my pocket.

Still, maybe my luck's changing.

Hope so.

Hey! That for me?

I was just about to come and see you. Saved me the bother.

Look, if it's about the money...

Go on?

I'm in the middle of getting it together. But I've got most of it.

Good. Cos I've got a wee gamble going on myself,

so it looks like I might be needing it sooner rather than later.

Like I said, I've got most of it.

Good. So, what will we say? Five o'clock?

What, today?!

Well, you said you've got most of it, plus there's that

and you've got all day to get the rest of it.

Be reasonable. We had an agreement. We've got a verbal contract.

A verbal con... What's that?

I'll do my best.

I know you will. I've got complete faith in you, Doctor.

Which is why I know I'm going to see you at five.

Hi, there. Remember the things we were talking about getting our hands on? I might have them by tonight.

No, not yet - but he will.

-What about that there? No?

-I'll go fae there.

Morning.

I heard the doorbell, I thought Michael was back.

Yeah, I caught him going out.

-I managed to get conned by this yin into helping him do his homework.

-Oh, right.

I told you. It's my coursework. Our family tree.

I'll try my best.

Mum's doing it as well.

Maybe tonight. I've got to get to work now.

No, no way! You said you'd go in late so we could work on it.

Well, like I said... something's come up.

-Come on, if it's for his homework, surely you could...

-Gabriel!

Look, sweetheart, we'll work on it together tonight, OK?

I'll see you later.

-Leyla, wait!

-What?

Gimme two seconds. I need to speak to you.

-I have to get to work.

-Really? It didnae sound like that to me.

You couldn't get away from me or the house quick enough.

God, everything has to revolve around you, doesn't it?

So that big show in front of Ade, that wasnae for me, then?

Gabriel!

Look, I don't...

I just don't know how to deal with this, OK?

We kissed. It was a mistake.

Right. So this big awkward thing between us,

what's that all about, eh?

There IS nothing between us!

I have to get to work.

'Thank you for calling Argyle Payday Loans.

'Please stay on the line and one of our operators will be right with you.

'You are currently position number five.'

'Thank you for calling Argyle Payday Loans.

'Please stay on the line and one of our operators will be right with you.

'You are currently position number five.' DOORBELL RINGS.

Have you spoken to him yet?

Spoken to who?

To Michael.

Tattie, I told you already. I'll sort it.

I've just got a lot else on at the moment.

The accountant's in. Michael's going through the quarterly accounts with him.

-But he's not due till next week!

-I guess they rescheduled.

Dan, you said you'd sort this out.

I know. I've been meaning to, I just...

All you have to do is explain to Michael that you borrowed some money

but you put it back and it won't be happening again.

Fine. I'll talk to him now.

And there has been no more of it? The gambling, I mean?

You promised me.

No, of course not. I promise.

-Great. I'll get those statements over to you and I'll see you next week.

-Thank you.

All right?

You got a minute?

Yeah.

So, you've been a bit of a dark horse.

I've been going through the figures for the last quarter.

-Not what I was expecting at all.

-Michael...

Registrations are way up. We've got the extra clinics.

We're doing better than we've ever done.

You've really helped us get this place on its feet.

We're way ahead of where we thought we'd be. Congratulations.

That's great.

Seriously. Leyla and I went round the houses trying to decide

whether it was worth the risk, getting someone else in. But it's really paid off.

If we're doing so great, maybe we could borrow money against it?

-Exactly, that's what I was thinking.

-Really?

Cos it would be at just the right time.

Exactly. We can look do doing the place up.

Opening another couple of treatment rooms. Maybe even get some private work.

Aye.

This could be the start of something really big.

I mean it's a bit of a gamble, but so what?

It's what we should be doing, eh? Looking to the future.

Yeah.

That's you booked in. All right. See you then. Bye.

All right stranger? I thought you'd disappeared off to the Caribbean again.

I've been staying over at Lenny's.

I thought you weren't due back till tomorrow?

I just wanted to catch Hayley and tell you I'd be back in the flat tonight.

God. You wouldn't catch me dead in here if I wasn't working.

What? It's true.

So, how was it?

It was nice. Really nice.

And Lenny?

He loved it. First time he's been away in years. Nice walks.

Nice meals. Drinks at night. It was perfect, actually.

My God. Who'd have thought? Lenny Murdoch in a pair of speedos.

That's an image right there.

It must be a shock to the system being back here, then.

Yeah. Yeah, Lenny's been a bit funny since we got back, actually.

You know what that is? Holiday regrets.

What does that mean?

Come on, it's happened to us all.

You go away on holiday, it's all sun and sea and...whatever.

And then you come back here and realise how carried away you got,

that you didn't really mean anything you said.

-Robbie, shut up.

-I'm just saying.

Nothing really focuses your mind on how you feel about somebody

like going on holiday with them.

Well, maybe you'd struggle to be happy spending time with anyone.

Oh! Well pardon me for breathing.

Just ignore him. I'm sure there's nothing in what he says.

-Well of course there isn't. Why would there be?

-Exactly.

That's great. If you'd like to take a seat.

-And get yourself a good vitamin supplement.

-Yes. Yes, I will.

Leyla, can you try and get a hold of Gabe?

Sorry?

That socket in my office is playing up again.

Just a loose wire or something. I'm sure he'll be able to fix it.

We shouldn't we get a proper electrician in?

The amount they charge? It'll only take him ten minutes.

He's very good that way, isn't he, Gabriel?

-Turn his hand to anything.

-Yeah.

I can give you his mobile number.

-Yeah, I've got his number thanks.

-Right, I'm off. House calls.

See if there's any way he can get in here and fix it over lunch yeah?

I'll see what I can do.

If you can't get him on the phone, chances are he'll be in the arcade.

That's great. Thanks.

-I'm sure he'll be able to sort you out. Bye-bye.

-Yeah.

I've got a regular income. Can you not do anything sooner?

Well today. No, tomorrow's no...

Fine. Thanks for nothing.

Is everything all right?

Yeah, it's fine.

Listen, you know if you're in any bother with money you only have to ask.

That's really good of you, Liz.

I'm fine. Really.

Aye, what am I thinking of? I'm sure with a good job like yours

money's the last thing you'll be worrying about.

I must have picked up some of your mail this morning, sorry about that.

It's from my wife's solicitor.

Wanting details of my income and savings

so we can work towards a financial settlement.

Just what you dream about when you say "I do".

Are you okay?

Yeah. The day just gets better and better.

Look, I should get to work.

What's all this? You thinking of moving?

What do you think? Nice big houses.

Garden and all that.

Oh, yeah, I can see you now.

Going up and down on one of those wee sit-on lawn mowers. Right up your street.

No. I was thinking maybe... for the both of us.

Yeah. Well, I'll give you a shout when I win the lottery.

Come on, we could make this work.

Is that what you wanted to talk about earlier?

You don't need to look so happy about it.

-I just didn't think you'd want to move things on that fast.

-Not that fast.

For me, moving in's a big deal, not something you decide over a drink at lunchtime.

I told you before. I don't play games.

-If you don't want to take it serious, we can end it now.

-Hold on a second.

No. You hold on a second. I've told you how it is with me.

So have a wee think about where you are

and where we're going in this relationship, OK?

I've got some business.

I thought it wasn't too bad, so I left it to heal...

and it just got worse...

VOICE ECHOES IN BACKGROUND

Just hold that for me.

just keep it clean for the next week or so.

See trying to get money out of anyone from that place...

it's impossible, a complete joke.

I've talked to Eileen, she's been no use whatever.

Just take this. It'll help clear up the infection.

Are you sue it's OK for me to take this? It's just that...

Murray! It's exactly what you need. Believe me.

Now, if you don't mind, I've got to get on.

Fine.

Well...thanks a lot.

Doctor...

It's all right.

'We are currently experiencing unusually high call volume.

'Please call again later.'

Gabe!

Did Leyla get you? Leyla?

She was going to give you a call.

Really? My phone must have been out of signal or something.

That socket's been playing up in my office again. Could you take a look at it?

-I'm quite busy with something.

-Come on, Gabe.

-You don't want me ripped off by some electrician charging me a fortune.

-Course not, it's just that...

Please? As a favour.

Yeah, fine.

Good man. Leyla's in there just now. She'll show you what's what.

-OK.

-Oh, by the way.

What was that posh restaurant that girl made you take her to a couple of months back?

-Ravello's?

-That's the one, yeah.

-Thought I might take Leyla there for a wee surprise. Don't say anything though.

-Course not.

-I'm going to grab lunch now, are you free?

-Actually, I can't.

I just said I'd do a job for Michael in the centre. What's up?

Look, I wouldn't normally ask, but I was looking to get a wee bit of money.

Any other time, mate, but I've had to pay out for repairs to machines in the arcade.

-What's up anyway? You're not in trouble again are you...?

-No, nothing like that.

I thought I'd treat myself to a wee trip away.

Is that not your bike?

What sort of idiot would do something like that?

We won't be needing the viewing now, yeah. What? Oh, yeah. Yeah, whatever.

And?

What the hell are you playing at? That bike cost a fortune.

I don't know what you're accusing me of here.

I've been out at meetings all morning and I'm just back.

So I'd watch your mouth.

Right...I'm sorry. I must have made a mistake.

Yeah, I think you must have.

Oh, doctor. Remember. Five o'clock.

Bring it all. The whole ten grand.

-Ten?

-The interest you owed was five grand.

And now you've got another five grand interest on top of that.

That's double what we said.

Criminal, isn't it? I expect come tomorrow it's going to double again.

There's no way I can get my hands on that kind of money.

Come on! A doctor? On the wages you're on? You'll make it work.

And then what? You'll up it again?

There you go racing ahead.

Let's keep this simple as possible.

You bring my money to me here, by five o'clock, or you'll have

a whole lot more than your bike to worry about.

PHONE RINGS

Tattie, can you get that?

Tatiana?

Aye, well. I'm sure they'll get back to you.

-I will do. No problem, bye.

-What are you doing? Where's Tatiana?

Sorry, I didn't realise there was no-one at the desk.

No problems.

So, I bumped into Michael coming across the road.

-Said he wanted me to take a look at socket or something?

-He what?

Also said you were trying to get me on the phone.

Which is pretty strange cos I've heard nothing from you all morning.

So it's the socket the computer's plugged into. In Michael's office.

Better take a look then. Since that's the only reason I'm here.

Let's not use lawyers then.

Look, I've done everything you've asked.

I've not had a drink, I've been going to the group. Look, I know it's not just for you.

All I'm saying is be reasonable. All right? The pair of us can talk.

Look. Fine, forget about it.

-All right? Someone's looking busy.

-What?

Is that your winnings from this morning gone already?

-What's it to do with you?

-I was only joking.

Well, it's not really funny, is it?

What I do or don't do is nothing to you or anybody else.

Is everything all right?

Fine. Come on, Bob.

Handy man to have around, your brother-in-law.

Some of my friends back home would go mad for a guy like him.

Yeah, well, they're welcome to him.

DOOR OPENS

At last.

What? I told you I was on house calls.

Yeah, and sending Gabriel in here without me knowing.

-You were going to call him anyway.

-Maybe I'd had a think and decided

to get a proper electrician rather than trying to save a couple of quid getting your brother in.

It's not about saving a few quid, but getting it done quickly.

-If Gabriel's about...

-That's not the point.

Sorry, I need to go over the road.

-I'll be back in a couple of minutes...

-Actually, we've got patients all afternoon.

It'd be better if you came after we closed.

It's fine. We'll work round you for a bit.

Honestly, it's fine. Thanks. Much appreciated.

No problem.

What was all that about?

It wasn't about anything. I'm trying to run a practice here.

This is nothing to do with the practice.

This is about you and Gabe.

What are you talking about?

Come on. He's my brother. He's doing us a favour.

For the benefit of this place if nothing else.

Just give the guy a break, will you?

Can you hear yourself, Michael?

The way you talk sometimes, it's like you just see me

as someone else that works for you.

I'm your wife, for God's sake.

You want to know what the real problem is?

Forget it.

I've got a migraine. I need to go home.

You'll be due a day's pay, the amount of time you've spent in here today.

-Robbie isn't here, is he?

-No. He's gone out on his lunch. Why? Have you seen Lenny?

-Yeah.

-And? Oh, God, Robbie wasn't right, was he?

No. No, he wasn't. In fact, it was the opposite.

Lenny's asked me to move in with him.

You're joking?

It's great, isn't it?

Yeah... Well, he must really like you, that's proper commitment.

-He must think the two of you are really going somewhere.

-I feel bad

running out on you though. I mean, the pair of us had just settled into a nice routine.

It was good, you know?

Yeah, but... This must be what you wanted.

I mean...it is, isn't it?

-Well, yeah.

-Is it because it's Lenny? Cos of what people say about him?

If I listened to what people say, I'd never have gone near him in the first place. I don't know.

Maybe it's just the idea of living with a guy again.

Takes a bit of getting used to.

Mm-hm. Finding out he DOES leave the toilet seat up?

And him discovering we don't look like Jennifer Anniston first thing in the morning?

Something like that.

Aye, well, all your wee secrets'll be coming out now.

I wouldn't worry about it. Just be honest with him.

Yeah. Yeah, you're right.

What is going on with you?

-What?

-Murray Crozier is "what".

-I just saw him this morning.

-I know you did.

-And gave him the penicillin that landed him in there.

-He's allergic?

Yes. Just like it says on his records.

I checked. I'm sure I checked.

Well, not according to Murray.

He said he asked you and you said it was fine.

What were you thinking?

Listen, I'll go with him. I can apologise.

No. You'll get back in there,

and you will see to those patients that we still have.

Unless there's something else more important you'd rather be doing?

No. No, of course not.

I saw Murray getting carted away there.

It was a mistake.

Yeah, not that I blame you.

There's been many a time I've wanted to shut him up an' all.

-It was an accident.

-Yeah, well...

I suppose that's one of the benefits of being a pillar of the community.

-You can mess up and folk let you off with it.

-Is that right?

Come on! Who's not going to forgive a doctor?

Whereas a guy like me? That's a totally different story, isn't it?

They're never done talking about me. D'you know something, Dr D?

You're probably the only one round here that doesn't spend

all his time obsessing about how me and Nicole are getting on.

I just want to get on with it.

Moving forward and putting the past behind me.

-Well...

-You know what I hate about all this...

What's that?

The stick you on this, right? And they think that's you. Boom...sorted.

Not that I'm not grateful for everything you've done, cos I am.

But it's just swapping one thing for another, innit?

Inside, you're still hungry for something else?

The methadone can work, as part of an assisted programme. It can help.

It'll get easier, it will.

Listen to the alcoholic talking.

Alchie?

Yeah, we're all in the same boat, aren't we?

Cheers.

KNOCK AT DOOR

-Will you look who it is?

-How are you?

So...we had a nice holiday.

I brought you a present.

Oh, how nice of you.

-Mum...

-It wasn't a holiday.

You were there cos he was there.

Mum, can we not just talk about something else for a change?

I'm here to see you.

Cut the crap, out with it. Tell me about Murdoch.

It's...

I think we need to change our plans.

Some papers for you to sign.

-Don't suppose there's been any...

-Calls? No.

What's up with you, Dan?

Nothing. I've just got stuff on my mind.

Really? I'd never have guessed.

I'm just...

What, listen.

If I thought for a second you'd gone back on what we agreed, and you were taking money out of the surgery...

I'm not. I promise.

Then what? Tell me?

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

Yes, this is him.

Hold on a second

I need to take this.

Fine.

Hi.

Yeah.

No, for today.

What, you can?

Really?

Yeah.

That's fantastic.

Yeah.

DOORBELL RINGS

Bit dressed up for the afternoon, no?

-I was just trying on a new outfit.

-I was kidding.

Gabriel, you can't stay, this isn't right. We can't keep going round and round in circles.

I left my laptop this morning. Thought I better grab it while I still remembered.

Sorry. Yeah. Yeah, it's over there.

-He's asked me to move in with him.

-And you told him what?

Nothing. Yet.

So what are you waiting for? This is what we wanted.

I know. I just don't know if I can keep it going.

Moving in... I'd be lying every minute of the day.

Aye. And you'll be in there when he's talking to people.

Letting things slip. All the time.

You'll be in the middle of everything he does. It's perfect.

Is it?

Maybe this is taking it too far.

The police are going to take him down anyway.

I don't just want to take Murdoch down.

-I want him to suffer.

-Which he will. But this is twisted.

We're talking about living with someone.

Oh, God, Vivien! And when did you decide you had a conscience?

-I just don't know if I can do it.

-Look at you. You're pathetic.

You think you're the first woman to live with a man she hates?

25 years I was with your father.

25 years of waking up

and seeing his ugly face staring back at me.

Still stinking of his other women.

You think I ran away from that? Did I hell.

I got up. I smiled at him.

Cos that's what McCabe women do.

This isn't a game, Vivien.

We have a plan. A plan we both agreed to.

And unless there's something you know that I don't, we're sticking to it.

If you're serious about bringing down Murdoch, you'll move in and suck it up.

Cos that's what it's going to take.

And that's what you're going to do.

Hey, if it isn't the street's favourite doctor.

Word is you're doing a better job of bumping people off than some of my mates.

Here. That's your money.

As much cash as I can get my hands on and a cheque for the rest. It'll clear tonight.

You are good.

I mean, it took a couple of nudges in the right direction but... no, this is impressive.

-Kind of a shame...

-What is?

-If you'd brought this to me yesterday, that would have been the end of it.

This is the end of it. We're quits.

Did I not tell you? Cash only.

By the time I put that cheque in the bank and I get my money out,

-that interest would double.

-There is no more. That's everything I can get.

Well, we better start looking at something else then, eh?

If it was me, I'd be looking at my assets.

Doctor, all the medical records over there stashed away in that office.

Some people'd pay good money for that kind of information.

You're not serious?

What? You're gonnae print out a bunch of paper.

Nobody's gonnae get hurt. And we'll be quits.

And we'll keep it quiet.

You don't want your partner knowing that you're up to your neck in gambling debts, do you?

-That wouldn't do at all.

-I don't you think you understand. I'm a doctor, I can't I'd be struck off.

No, you don't. This isn't a question anymore. This is just what's going to happen.

You get me those medical records. No ifs. No buts.

-Right. That's me.

-Look, Gabriel...

you're right. We do need to talk.

I think you've made it perfectly clear what you're thinking.

-Running out the surgery as soon as my back's turned.

-I didn't run out. I had a migraine.

-Really?

-Yes. I...

-I had a migraine, I had to come back home and lie down.

-Aye, well, whatever.

I think we're past the point of talking now anyway.

You've obviously made your decision.

What decision? There are no decisions. I'm a married woman.

Fine. Then just drop it. You think I want this?

It's killing me, Leyla. Not been able to say anything to the one person that knows how I'm feeling.

Then tell me, go on. I'm listening.

You've been trying to get me on my own all day.

So what? What do you want to say?

I can't do this.

-In your dreams!

-Aye, right. That last one was a fluke.

-Don't suppose you guys have seen Lenny Murdoch?

-Not tonight, no.

-All right then, to make it more interesting. Here. There's a fiver on it.

-I'm no betting.

What you reckon, Doc? You want in on this?

-You like a good bet, don't you?

-What's that supposed to mean?

Kelly-Marie's always saying that you spend half your life in that arcade.

Maybe she should keep her mouth shut and stop interfering.

-What you talking about? I never said...

-Don't come the innocent.

You've been talking about me behind my back like everyone else.

Just waiting for me to slip up.

Well, great. Here I am.

I hope you're happy.

Can I get a double brandy, please?

Sorry?

You heard me. A double brandy.

Are you sure that's a good idea?

Yeah, I think it's a great idea.

-Come on, son.

-What? You're a pub, aren't you? Now I'd like a drink.

Please.

I'm sorry. I'm not serving you.

Fine. I'll go somewhere else.

Hey! I thought doctors were meant to be bright.

-Cos you're not sounding it.

-I was just...

-Just what?

What was that in aid of in there?

-I'm sorry, I shouldn't have...

-Save it. I'm not looking for an apology.

The reason I came out,

-is cos you look like you're about to do something stupid.

-You caught me a bit late.

Will you stop that? You've got so much going for you.

People LIKE you. You've got a great job.

We'll see how long that lasts.

Then take a bit of responsibility.

Loads of folk round here would kill to be you.

With what you've got. You could do anything.

The only idiot that can screw all that up is you.

What's this? Getting a bit of air?

I heard you were looking for me.

I'll be in my office.

Do me a favour?

Can you hand that into Michael's place for me?

Thanks.

PHONE VIBRATES

Just leave it, come on.

I can't.

Hey.

Yeah, I'm feeling much better, thanks.

Yeah, I got your text. What, are you going to be even later?

No, don't worry about it. The boys are at the cinema, so it's fine.

I don't know if he's fixed it, I haven't been there, have I?

Well, no, might be better if you called him? OK?

Yeah.

I'll see you later then.

Bye.

You OK?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm fine.

Look maybe this is a mistake.

I hate seeing you upset like this.

I'm not upset about what we've done, OK?

I'm upset because speaking to him... I should have felt guilty.

And I didn't feel anything.

State of him.

Tell you the truth? Half of me thought you'd do a runner.

But you're too smart for that. Aren't you?

I don't have them.

No problem.

We can take a walk over there and get them right now.

I'm not giving you the records. I'm sorry.

OK, then we DO have a problem.

Cos I promised an associate he could have them.

And as the boys here'll tell you, I don't like to break my promises.

I'll get you money. I'll give you anything else.

-But I'm telling you, I'm not giving you those records.

-No, I'm telling you. This is no' a game, son.

So what? What are you going to do to me?

Cos you're not getting those records.

Me? I'm not going to do nothing.

DOOR SHUTS

-< Yeah but what about the car chase?

-Naw, they caught him.

-Hey, how was the film?

-Best film of the year.

You should come with us next time.

Maybe.

Come on, you two. Go and get washed. I'll get the dinner on.

-Michael'll be back soon. You should go.

-And then what?

Then...nothing. We pretend nothing happened.

That's not going to work.

Maybe it has to work because there's the boys and Michael...

This can't just be about the two of us.

Fine.

DOOR SHUTS

All right?

Yeah. How was the hospital?

I tell you what, Dan has got a lot to answer for. You heading?

Yeah. It's been a long day.

-I was just about to get the dinner on.

-Perfect. You can eat with us.

I think Gabriel needs to get off. Don't want to keep you.

Yeah, I should go really. I'll catch you later.

Gabe. Wait.

What's the matter?

What's the matter? What do you think?

You and Leyla.

The way she chased you out the door like that.

-I know she's not feeling great but that's no excuse.

-I had to go anyway.

You're just as bad, by the way.

The pair of you might not be the best of pals

but just try and make a bit more of an effort?

Not be at each other's throats all the time.

Just say you'll have a go, eh? For me?

-Of course.

-Good man.

You OK? Want a hand?

I'm fine. I'll be down in a minute.

Didn't you just change those yesterday?

Yeah, well. I'm changing them again.

I've got a bone to pick with you.

What are you talking about?

This.

I spend all that money on a new dress for you

and you can't even be bothered hanging it up.

-It must have slipped off when I came in earlier.

-Leyla. I'm joking.

It suits you, by the way.

Shame we never made it to the pictures.

Maybe we could do something at the weekend. Just the two of us.

That'd be nice.

DOOR BELL RINGS

-Sorry to disturb you.

-No, it's fine, in you come.

I was over in the pub with Dan and he asked me to give you this.

Oh. What is it?

I don't know. He never said.

Is he OK?

As far as I know, yeah. Why?

It's just... I think he might be in a bit of trouble.

-He might of got himself caught up in something.

-Like what?

I don't know. Look it's nothing to do with me.

-I'll see you.

-Yeah, thanks.

Dan?

Dan, are you in there?

Dan, what the hell's going on?

I just got handed a folder of patient files that you'd given out to Kelly-Marie Adams.

What the hell are you playing at?

Dan.

Will you get out here now?

Are you all right?

I'm fine, just a tough day at work, that's all.

Looks like you did OK. Where were you? The races?

Is that what you want to talk about? What I've been up to at work?

-Lenny, I wasn't mucking you around earlier.

-Listen, Frances, let's just cut to the chase.

No, you listen to me.

We're good, you and me. I like you.

I like you a lot.

And I'm not going to screw this up now.

-You think I am?

-No, of course not.

And it would be great, the thought of the two of us living together in your big dream house

but let's not take the chance.

Not right now when we've got something good going.

So you think what we've got...

..is good, yeah?

Yeah, I really think we do, but I don't want to risk it.

I was close to someone once,

and I lost him.

And I don't the same thing to happen to you, to us.

Fine.

But this isnae going to go away.

You can't run away forever.

I know, and when we're sure, we'll do something about it.

I promise.

We're good?

Yeah. Yeah, we're good.

What the hell were you thinking anyway?

Taking money from this place behind our backs.

Getting involved with someone like Murdoch.

I was stuck. There was nowhere else to go.

You could have came to me.

Yeah, that would have been perfect.

Cos with the drinking, you handled that well, didn't you?

That was different.

Really? You think so?

A few months later and I'm looking for a handout?

-I think I can guess how you'd react.

-Better than this.

Well, it's not going to be your problem for much longer.

What you doing?

What do you think I'm doing? I'm leaving. This is a joke!

I'm not cut out for this. With Murray, this afternoon.

With this, tonight. Look at me. I'm pathetic.

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm an alcoholic. A drinker with a gambling problem.

Not the dream partner you were after, am I?

No. You're not, are you?

Just as well you're a good doctor then, eh?

Maybe that's not enough.

It's all either of us have. So we better hope it is.

There's nothing more?

That you need to tell me?

What about this thing with Lenny?

It's over.

Then we've got nothing more to worry about then, have we?

You'd do that...for me?

Not just for you. I'm doing it cos we're partners.

Right? Me, you, Leyla...we've put everything we have into this place.

It's working. And I tell you something.

No-one is ever going to take that away from us.

Right, I'm going to call Leyla, OK?

-Leyla?

-Hi.

What are you doing?

You left your laptop.

-D'you want to come in?

-No. I just wanted to...

I just wanted to give you this.

-Thanks.

-So...

I'll see you then.

Bye. Leyla...?

Will I see you soon?

Yeah.

Yeah, you will.

I lost my phone last night.

It was under the bed, I only found it because it started beeping.

It's got to be somewhere.

Lost mobiles, lost necklaces, isn't that how people get caught out?

-It doesn't mean folk will assume we're....

-Having an affair?

It feels like more than that.

I've booked us a suite. For the whole weekend. Second honeymoon - just what we need.

No hepatitis, no chlamydia, no nothing.

I'm all clear and ready for the future. Our future.

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