Episode 3 Baker Boys

-Just checking you were free tonight.

-Yeah, totally.

Do you want a successful business or not?

This is not just a business it's a community!

You all do different jobs, you, Rich, Owen.

If one of them left I could do their job, but no-ones leaving.

Well he must have plans.

-Rich and Owen are my mates.

-You know how much we owe.

Oh, my...

I'm in trouble, Sair! We might loose the house.

So if Rob fired me, you'd take my job, would you?

-Course he wouldn't!

-Would you?!

First thing Monday morning I'll be making clear to him that he can't sack anyone.

He'll fob you off! When we get back he'll have me to answer to.

-What the hell do you think you're playing at?!

-Sorry?

-What did you say to Nathan?

-And Dave.

-About going full time.

-I just need to know we have cover if we lose anyone.

-Rubbish!

-"Lose anyone"?

-Well People leave.

-Who?

-Gwynfor left.

-You were told

-you can't cut jobs.

-I know.

He can't cut jobs unless we change the rules!

And that's what all this is about. Promise enough people

full-time work, if you can get rid of everyone else,

-and that's how they'll vote!

-It was just the odd chat.

You're taking the piss!

-And you can't stop mouthing off!

-That's enough! Both of you!

The Valley Bara is a co-op.

If you're not happy with that, you can go.

Yeah. We can fire you.

-Forgotten about that, hadn't you?

-The board CAN remove the manager.

And you can't walk away with your money this time.

All we've got is one big overdraft!

-You wanna take your share with you, then help yourself.

-That's enough!

So what's it to be?

-Fine.

-And no more 'chats.'

-I said, fine!

-And you believe him?!

-Just leave it to me.

-We should be kicking him out right now!

-Don't tell me what to do!

-He's running rings round you!

-30 years, I'm in the Union!

-Guys, calm down.

-I was working before you were born!

-So you stay out of it!

-Are you gonna make me?

-Oh, for heavens' sake!

Clearly, you'd be much better running things yourselves.

Right, you! Watch your step.

-What are you doing?

-Wishing I still smoked.

-What are you doing?

-Looking for you. And you can't afford to smoke.

-Thought you'd look a bit happier.

-Why?

You got Rob to back down, isn't that what you wanted?

I want this bakery to work.

Because of him, we're all looking at the man standing next to us,

thinking, if he wasn't there? I'd have his job.

He's just doing what he thinks is best.

And whose side are you on?

All I've done is help people get by,

and find ways to keep everyone on board.

-Haven't I?

-Suppose.

-Yes or no?

-Yes!

-Sorry.

-Huh! Ooh! Was that an actual apology?

-Yeah, well. I'm still hung-over.

-Aw(!)

Come on!

Oooh, my head.

Happy couple got a day off, haven't they?

Yes and they're going to need it, believe me...

I think I'm feeling a bit better.

I can move my feet now.

HE GROANS

Seems a shame to waste a whole day in bed.

Well. Unless...

Hmm?!

Make me a cup of tea first.

Oh, I'd love some orange juice...

OK.

And some toast and an egg, and there's some

bacon in the fridge as well, I'll definitely be in the mood then.

All right, love.

I should have kept my mouth shut.

Rich won't remember a thing after eleven.

Why didn't you come to me?

-I thought Rob was promising me a job.

-Yeah. Someone else's job.

-I need the work, Pete.

-So whose job were you going take? Owen's? Rich's?

Mine? I know it's hard. But it's friends and neighbours we're relying on.

-We stab each other in the back, and we're screwed.

-I know.

-So are you gonna take your mate's job?

-Course not.

And if something's up, you come to me. All right?

Yeah. Cheers, Pete.

Good to have a night in.

We've seen a lot of the club lately,

thought we could go somewhere else next week.

-Somewhere smart.

-Yeah, yeah. Sure, yeah.

-What's up?

-Nothing.

-It's just a tough day.

-Lot of rumours going round.

Yeah, I bet.

Nothing better to do, isn't it?

So it's not true.

-No-one's getting fired.

-Not by me.

I thought you'd've said something.

-Can't do anything there without someone getting in the way.

-Owen?

-Sarah?

-Too many chiefs.

Then you gotta take control. Tell them what's what.

Don't worry. I will.

I don't wanna interrupt.

Could do it in my sleep. I often do.

I just wanted to ask.

-What you said about Dave, on the hen night?

-That's why I never drink...

-Is there anything I can do?

-Lend me ten grand?

Lucy...

I'm working two jobs, we're selling what we can. It's not enough.

But if Dave could go full time here, like Rob said...that would help.

He shouldn't have said that. I'm sorry. It's not up to him.

Well maybe it should be.

I sat in the kids' bedroom last night, and I watched them sleep,

I miss their bedtime now, with work,

I thought to myself - if I touch these walls,

they're just going to fall down.

And the wind and the rain is going to come in,

and there'll be nothing to protect them.

My children.

Well, there's so much going on at the library, for the kids,

adult literacy and they're desperate for volunteers,

so I thought, why not? So now I'm there mornings, Monday and Tuesday.

And I thought, all very well, but I don't like this idea that they

can cut jobs, and then expect us to step in in our spare time -

so, as well as volunteering, I've organised a group.

-Volunteers Against Cuts.

-Course you have.

-I thought he'd slow down when he retired.

-And a grandfather soon.

Oh, yes. Can't wait.

How's Nathan?

Managing well enough. On his own.

Runs in the family.

I'm glad your school uniform's off.

-Makes me feel weird.

-Sexy weird?

-No. Anorak and sweeties weird.

FRONT DOOR SLAMS

OK! So! I've got some pasties or sausage rolls or...

-What the hell's going on?!

-I thought you were out!

-So I see!

-You're always out Mondays!

-So this is a regular thing, is it?!

-No!

-Yes.

-I thought you two were just friends.

-We were!

-Is it too much to expect a bit of privacy?

-Sorry?

He's homeless, Mum's at Rich and Shelly's

and you're turning up when you feel like it!

This is my flat!

-And this is not happening under my roof.

-Fine, we'll go out. C'mon.

-Where?

-Nathan's car?

-No.

-So I can't stay in and I can't go out?

-Are you saying I can't have a boyfriend?

-No!

I'm saying...

Look I'm going out.

There's your pasties. We'll talk about this later.

THEY LAUGH

-Oh!

-Kissing.

-On my sofa.

-No!

-Nathan with his top off and Elen.

-Oh, goodness!

SHE LAUGHS

-You're laughing?

-No!

-What?

Well, a kiss and a cuddle, and you're having a heart attack!

-You need to speak to her about stuff.

-We did that years back.

And you didn't tell me?!

Well I had this weird feeling that you'd get a little bit, you know, flustered.

-It's not the first boy she's ever kissed.

-You what?!

That was not the thing to say at all, was it?

-She's a sensible girl.

-She's so young!

-She's 16!

-Remember what we were like?

-Yes! You got pregnant!

This isn't about her anyway. This is about you. Feeling old.

I'm not ready for it.

Neither am I. But here I am, camping in a mate's spare room.

And I'm working part time for peanuts.

Not where we meant to be, is it?

Do you think this is the age when you realise

a lot of things you'd dreamed of aren't gonna happen.

-There's cheery.

-Like when they cancelled Top Of The Pops.

I thought, now I'm never going to be on it.

-What other dreams have been dashed?

-Look, I'm just saying.

Things don't always turn out like you hope.

It'll be all right.

And if it's not, we'll be here for her.

Like we always have been.

All right?

El's gone to bed. Alone. Ha ha.

Cheers.

I was worried you were gonna get all heavy on me.

A few rules...

-What's this?

-I been up in the loft.

We'll get something for them. Not much, maybe a tenner a bag.

I thought we were keeping them.

-In case we had another one.

-We were. But we can't afford another baby.

-You can't just decide that.

-Then you tell me how we do it.

-It'll be too late.

-We always wanted three.

If I'd known that Mali was gonna be the last one...

SHE SOBS

They're little for such a short time...

Don't. Please, let's keep them.

And every time I look at them, I'll think of the baby we're not having.

No. They can go on eBay in the morning.

-Hello, love...

-Sit down.

Is it about the grouting? Cos I'll do it tomorrow! I said Sunday.

Borrowing your toothbrush? Shampoo?

Using a magazine instead of a plate?

-Is that...?

-I'm pregnant.

-Are you sure?

I bought a multipack.

Good job I'm marrying you then, isn't it?

-How you feeling? Not sick or anything.

-I'm fine.

Tea tastes a bit funny, and I can't stop eating Minstrels,

but really, fine.

-Have you told anyone?

-Before you? You're the daddy!

-I am.

I'm the daddy! I'll have to set an example.

-You can start by buying your own toothbrush.

-THEY LAUGH

Now you, put your feet up.

I'll make the tea, you don't lift a finger.

You've got to be taking it easy, in your condition!

THEY LAUGH

Ryan.

No.

Stephen.

-Hmm.

-Gavin. Alun Wyn...

Are you just going through the rugby team?

What if it's a girl?

Beyonce.

Shut up...

Have you got 200,000 quid? Not on me? No.

That's how much they say it costs, to raise a kid.

And we've barely got a job between us.

-Things'll be different in a year.

-You reckon?

-Yeah.

They might be worse.

If we didn't have a mortgage, we'd be better off signing on.

You get loads of stuff for free.

Better off than working, when you add it all up.

Doesn't make sense, does it?

-And you'd be round to help with the baby loads.

-I'll do that anyway.

-I'm just saying.

What so little Beyonce will be another baby whose daddy doesn't work?

No. I'm not having that.

Why didn't you give us this before?

It's was in his bag. School trip.

20 quid?! To go to a farm?

-It's only up the road!

-And they want it by Friday.

-Tell them no.

-They ask for something every week. Where do they think we get it?

-KNOCK ON THE DOOR

-Please?

-Maybe we can owe them...

-Get in the kitchen.

-What?

-Quick!

-Dave, what you doing?

-Just get in the kitchen quick.

-What you doing?

Come on!

-We're going to be late!

-Who is it?

-We're playing hide and seek.

Mr Thomas! Can you open the door, please?

They're coming round the back. Go.

-Mam?

-Shh. Paid becso.

-Who is it?

It's just a silly man. Don't worry. Stay here for a bit till he's gone.

KNOCK ON THE DOOR

Mr Thomas, it's about your council tax,

we are authorised to seize goods to the value of the sum owed.

Anyone there?

-Why didn't you tell me?

-I didn't want to worry you.

We couldn't pay it. I thought, I'll deal with it later.

You know what this says? They want the lot from us. Council tax.

-All in one go.

-That can't be right.

-We've missed two payments.

They sent a reminder, another one, and a final demand....

We'll have to give them something. Get them off our backs.

-They want it all.

-They can't have it.

-They've sent bailiffs!

They're not going to go away! Do you know what this says?!

They can send us to prison!

-How much do you owe the council?

-Nearly a grand.

I've been more worried about the mortgage, losing the house.

OK, first things first - the bailiffs will come back.

It's all right - you don't have to let them in.

But to be on the safe side, get everything valuable out of the house.

You can leave it at mine. Can you do it lunchtime?

They may well come back after work.

Yeah. Thanks.

Looking for someone?

-Gwynfor.

-He's not here.

-I know. I was on automatic pilot.

Must be getting old.

-Lovely, thanks.

-Cheers, Deb.

-More wedding stuff!

-Yeah. This week,

she's been asking about themed cocktails...

-Hiya, guess what?

-You've changed your mind about the food again.

No! We've just been over to see Rich's mum - she's done her back in

lifting the dog - and we drove back past Rob's place.

There's a 'For Sale' sign outside. He hasn't said anything to you?

-Why would he? He's just moving house. People do.

-I reckon he's off.

We called his bluff after the stag night -

he can't call the shots, he doesn't wanna know.

Rob can walk out of the bakery whenever he wants.

He doesn't have to sell his house and ride off into the sunset.

No, he won't want to hang around. Have his face rubbed in it.

-Can't you text? Ask him?

-No. It's his house, his business.

How much do I owe you?

-No need, cheap round.

-What're you drinking?

-Lemonade.

-Detox, is it?

-Yeah.

She's up the duff!

-Oh, my God!

-I wanted to tell them!

That's brilliant!

Mate, congratulations!

You've got to keep it secret, OK?

It's early days and we've got the wedding in six weeks.

OK, I promise.

Elen finally gets a cousin.

-Uncle Owen.

-Aunty Sair.

-You ready to be a dad?

That's why they give you nine months to think about it.

And he still won't be ready even then. But you know what?

You'll be fine.

It's the best thing ever.

SHELLY YAWNS Sorry got to go home after this one.

-Night cap at yours?

-It's a bit late.

Quick one.

-You know you can always text them to let them know you're coming.

-Who?

-Elen and Nathan.

-They're not!

Oh, they are, and this old Victorian dad might have a turn if he catches them again.

-When I think what you were like...

-That was different. I'm a bloke.

-Oh, please!

-THEY LAUGH

Oh!

-Can I just check this order?

-57, and 12...

Oh no, I've lost count again.

-Shell? >

-Coming. Just a sec.

-Sarah about?

-No.

You all right?

Can't complain.

Better get on.

LAUGHTER AND CHATTER

-All right, love?

-Not really.

-I've only gone and lost 40 quid from petty cash.

-No!

I've counted it five times - I must've lost a receipt somewhere.

40 quid... I'm going to have to pay it back.

-Oh, great(!)

-Don't be angry at me.

-I'm not.

-You haven't lost it.

-You what?

It was me. Erm...

the cash machine gave me twenties, I needed something smaller so...

-So where's your twenties?

-Here.

-And the other one?

-I'll owe you.

-I've been worried sick up there...

Don't just walk away when I'm telling you off!

Luce! Lucy!

I know things are tough - if you need help, say.

OK. We need help.

We need proper jobs that pay a proper wage, just like you promised us.

-We'll get there.

-When? We could lose the house.

We could go to jail. We owe thousands.

I'm sorry. I am.

But stealing 40 quid from the bakery won't help you, or anyone.

Y'know what would help? That redundancy money.

We put it into this place because we trusted you.

So if I'm a thief, Owen, you're a bloody fraud!

Because you took our money and you gave us nothing!

What's this?

School trip. Bus fare. Petrol money.

What?

I was in the office, it was just there - I took it.

-We can pay it back.

-We can't. We can't pay anything back.

I've thought and thought about it, there's only one thing we can do.

If we sell this house, we could clear the mortgage and the council tax.

We can pay what we owe. Most of it.

Where would we go?

There are companies that buy anywhere, any property, fast.

If we rent, that's more than we're paying now.

I rang them.

We could clear nearly all our debt.

Mum said she'd take us. For nothing.

In a two bed house?

Cai can share with Mali, I'll go in with her.

-What about me?

-Once we've covered all our debt and save a deposit,

we can rent somewhere and we can start again.

-What about me?

-If you can just find room with someone, with Owen...

-And live away from my kids? No.

-Then what?!

How is this happening?

One mistake, one, and everything falls apart? We needed money!

You made it worse!

What was I supposed to do!

Banks, mortgage, credit cards, they've got us round the throat,

and all they had to do was let go a little bit!

We work, pay our taxes, make sure our kids go to school,

we do the right thing, so why wouldn't they help us?

All I wanted to do was look after you and the kids.

And I have never stopped trying!

I hear you're selling the house.

-If the money's right.

-Are you moving away?

No. It's just too big for one.

-So you'll stay in Trefynydd?

-Hereabouts, yeah.

Right. I thought you would have told me if you were moving on.

Thanks for your concern. You can get everyone else up to speed now.

-Mate, I need to ask a favour, a big one.

-Fire away.

I need somewhere to stay. Just for a little while.

Me and Luce are selling the house. Pay off our debts.

There's no room for me at her mum's, just her and the kids, so...

-I shouldn't have asked.

-It's fine. No problem.

Have to help out with the dusting, mind.

Thanks. I'll pay what I can for rent and...

No need. Nathan was staying there for free, remember? You can have his room.

I found a few good ones. They're a bit pricey,

but I reckon you can afford it.

"Constitution of Valley Bara Co-operative." Exciting stuff(!)

-What's all this?

-Houses. You could look at a couple this week.

I could come with, if I'm free.

I'll have a look.

And, I'm free Friday night.

We said we might go into Cardiff?

Right.

If you don't want to, just say.

No, let's go. You pick somewhere you like, I'll take you.

OK.

Right. Got to get on.

Yeah.

We've got something to tell you, but it's nothing to worry about.

-We're going to stay at mam-gu's for a bit.

-Why?

Because we're going to have a brand new house to live in, but it won't be ready for a while.

Where?

-Somewhere nice.

-Maybe you can have a rabbit.

-If the garden's big enough.

-The thing is...

-Daddy won't be able to come with us, to mam-gu's.

-Why?

There's no room.

But I'll be just round the corner at Uncle Pete's. It won't be for long.

And you can see him every day.

It's just till we get a new house.

It won't be for long, I promise you. Will it?

I'll buy you another, as long as it's a half.

-Make it a pint and we can share.

-Oh, a pint, please, Debs.

So Rob's not going anywhere. He's just moving house.

-Like I said.

-So he's staying on then?

-Hm-hm.

-Why?

All right?

A pint, please, and a double vodka for Karen, when she turns up.

Sorry, I haven't got anything smaller.

-Drink?

-No. Save your money. Expensive, moving house.

True.

Can't see you in a smaller place mind.

-Well, needs must.

-I'd be moving on if I were you.

-Bakery's told you where to go and Sarah's not interested.

-Owen!

I'll survive.

It'll all be worth it one day.

I know what you're doing.

You're not selling up to buy somewhere smaller. You're going to buy the bakery.

How d'you work that out?

Because you were told you can't fire people and you can't run things the way you want, and you gave in.

-You don't take no for an answer, you never have.

-Come on.

And you should have decked Owen this evening, but you just walked away.

-I always said you were a smart girl.

-They won't sell to you.

They're desperate. They'll sell and I'll get a bargain.

I can turn Valley Bara around, but not with my hands tied.

No, because you need the freedom to just chuck people on the dole.

And give the ones who are left a proper job with a living wage.

Why are you doing this? It's not going to make you any money.

-You don't care what happens to Trefynydd.

-But I know how much it means to you.

-What are you talking about?

-I want you with me. Partners.

-You know how good we were, Sarah.

-No.

-And we could be again.

No, it's finished.

-I'll let you do all the things that are important to you.

-Let me?

Help you build up the bakery. You said you weren't fulfilled,

we can fix that.

Because we fit together, Sarah.

That's why I asked you to marry me, have kids with me,

and we could still have all that.

You've thrown so much away for one stupid mistake.

If I can forgive you, you can forgive yourself.

I do.

A thousand times over. You don't love me.

Of course I love you.

Owen's got his faults, God knows - but he never tried to control me!

He never gave you anything!

He gave me a beautiful daughter and a very cheap engagement ring.

Whatever you think you can give me - I'm never coming back to you. Ever!

-You are joking. He can't buy the bakery.

-Shhh!

-It belongs to everyone!

-And everyone can vote.

If the majority are agreed, they can sell their shares,

and Rob could buy them out.

-Where are you going?

-I'm going to kill him.

-Don't be stupid!

Do you want them to know?

Do you know what? I don't care!

No-one's going to sell to him. It's our bakery.

If people think they might get full-time jobs, then maybe they will sell.

And sod their mates.

And you were right.

He had this idea, if he took over... we would run things together.

We would be together.

-What did you say?

-That it's over.

-I warned you.

-Yes, you did.

But if you've told him... he won't make the offer.

What's the point?

Morning.

Afternoon. Having a lie in?

-Had a couple of offers on the house.

-Sounds promising.

-Nearly there.

-You're not going through with this.

-Why not?

Because you said you were doing it because of me.

-I invited you to join me.

-And I said no.

-Then you've missed your chance.

-Why are you doing this?

-This is a business decision.

-No, it's not, Rob.

Sarah, it's out of your hands.

I don't believe it.

-He never said anything to you?

-No.

And you his right-hand man?

-He kept us all in the dark.

-Why?

We told him he couldn't do things his way. He's going to prove he can.

-When's he making this offer?

-As soon as he sells the house.

We need to let people know selling up is the worst thing. They won't get their stake back.

-You want to let them vote?

-Of course.

-Are you mad?

It's a co-op - one man, one vote.

Rob knows everyone's struggling.

They vote now, they'll vote the wrong way. They'll vote for him.

-We'll have to convince them not to.

-After his little whispering campaign? Not a chance.

We can't risk a vote. We've got to stop him making the offer.

-I say we take him on and we fight our corner.

-Then we'll lose!

Everyone is struggling, they're all looking for a way out.

That's how people like Rob win.

They make us fight each other for the scraps they throw us

and then we forget who our real enemies are.

How we going to stop him?

You don't want a vote? Not very democratic, is it?

-We're asking you what you want.

-To buy the bakery, thanks for asking.

And to keep Valley Bara as a co-op?

The co-op is about jobs for everyone.

People put their savings in to make it work.

-But it's not working.

-It's going through hard times, is all.

You've promised people jobs and now the tail is wagging the dog.

-That's not how you do business.

-We could renegotiate your role here. Make a few concessions.

That's it?

Sorry. No deal.

I said I'd go before, if it'll stop you.

You don't understand. None of you have anything I need.

I'm begging you.

Don't you dare beg!

You led me right up the garden path, didn't you?

You want to make this offer? Great. Go ahead.

Because it's just what we need - a fair fight, out in the open.

I can't bloody wait.

Pete...you're a good man...

Don't you patronise me.

-..but you don't know when to give up.

-I know these people.

I know when I look them in the eye and say, "You gonna stab your mates in the back?"

Every single one of them will do the right thing, because these people are better than you.

They are better than you can imagine.

Do you think we could win? If we fight him?

Maybe Pete's right.

Pete will just feel better fighting, whatever happens.

When we got made redundant, he told me, "We just keep losing."

I didn't really know what he meant. But now...

all our graft, our big ideas, and one man can just walk all over us,

because he's got money.

And that's all that matters, in the end.

That's why we lose. Why we keep losing.

Don't say that. You've done really bloody well.

We all have.

And if it is going to end, well... we've still done bloody well.

It was a wonderful idea.

-You reckon?

-Yes, I do.

-We've got a wedding to get through tomorrow.

-We can't say anything.

I know.

Anyway...we haven't lost yet.

Oi! Sleeping beauty!

I'm getting married.

You still want to go through with it then?

Well, now Prince William's off the market...might as well.

MUSIC: "In The End" by Pete Lawrie

-Ta-da!

-Thank you.

That'll sort the nerves out. Cheers!

Shelly, I take you to be my wife. I promise to love you,

honour and respect you.

I will stand by you and be true to you always.

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness

and ask you to wear it as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today.

Whatever life may bring, I will always love you.

They're coming, they're coming! Quick, quick, quick!

CHOIR SINGS "UMBRELLA" BY RIHANNA

THEY CHEER

SONG: "Umbrella" by Manic Street Preachers

I know at normal weddings you get lots of boring speeches,

well, we're not doing any of that.

THEY CHEER

Except, I'm going to do one now.

THEY MOAN AND LAUGH

I just want to say thank you.

This, this couldn't have happened without you.

You've all given something for our wedding.

A cake, more flowers than I've seen in my life...

or just being here to spend the day with us when things are so tough.

This year's been a rollercoaster, hasn't it?

We've risked everything we've got...

we've worked our guts out...

and we've had a fair few scraps along the way...

but we're still here!

We're still together

and we're still looking out for each other...

cos that's what you do when you're family.

So here's to us!

And here's to my gorgeous wife.

CROWD CHEERS

-Now let's get steamboated!

-THEY CHEER

-Congratulations, mate.

-Cheers.

Listen, I was going to, erm, put some money behind the bar, is that all right?

All contributions gratefully accepted, thank you very much!

Debs, stick 200 on that, will you?

-Yeah, another pint?

-Rich, Conga!

Get you a drink, mate?

You haven't got Sarah, neither have I.

You can call it quits.

I told you, if you ever laid a finger on her I'd break you.

You're not the big man, Owen.

I am.

Oh, go on.

Ta, love.

SONG: "Love Is A Losing Game" by Amy Winehouse

OK?

I promised them a future.

For our families, our community, remember?

I asked them all to put their savings into the buyout, and they did,

and now it's all going to end, and I can't do a thing to stop it.

Do you know why I didn't marry Rob?

Why I didn't start a family with him, all that stuff?

I mean, I didn't know, when I left him, not really,

I just, er...

just knew I had to go.

And It's taken me a while to work it out really.

-Why?

-Because I wanted you.

I wanted you...

I wanted you to grow up and you have.

I mean, you're still the same stubborn idiot you always were!

-Thanks!

-You're welcome, but you have.

SONG: "Walk On By" by Aretha Franklin

-You going?

-Yeah.

-I'll come with you.

-No, no, you stay. Enjoy yourself.

Sold the house today.

How are your kids?

Lucy says they'll get used to it...

their dad living somewhere else.

Well, it's not for ever.

Just till were back on our feet, eh?

Thing is, I know, with my mum and dad, when dad went away to work,

that was the start of the end.

Yeah, but you're not going away, you're still here.

We're all still here and I promise it won't be long.

Yeah, we're all still here... and we saved the bakery,

we saved the town, and that's just great...

..but I would give it all...

in a second, to be going home with my kids tonight.

And who could blame you?

SONG: "The Farmer" by Julie Murphy

If you've come to lecture me, you're wasting your time.

When my wife chucked me out, I don't think she meant for that to be it.

It was meant to be a wake-up call.

Get me to clean up my act...

stay off the booze...

..but I was furious.

After the strike, I went from pit to pit chasing work,

and pit to pit closed and spat me back out.

And here was this woman chucking me out of my own home.

So I boozed all the more.

I got into fights, I turned up to see Nathan with a different girl in the car every weekend.

I rubbed her face in it...

..and in the end she said she'd take me back no matter what...

..if I'd just come home and was a dad to our son.

What happened?

Well, she was there, in tears, begging...

..and I laughed...

..cos we might've lost the strike, I might've lost everything,

but I'd beaten her.

I'd won that battle at least.

If you make an offer to buyout the co-op, people will take it...

..and you'll have won.

I know.

You'll take the bakery away from us

and you'll split the town in two...

you'll rub our faces in it...

..cos of what Sarah and Owen did to you.

As it happened in the end, I didn't win.

Cos she left me and she left Nathan...

..and it broke the boy's heart.

And now he...

he doesn't want to talk to me...

and sometimes I can hardly bear to look at him cos of what I did.

Now, I can't go back and change anything...

..but you've got a choice.

For your sake...

..don't do it.

SONG: "Let Your Light Be Your Guide" by The Gentle Good

Hey.

Hangover gone?

I was on lemonade all night.

Yeah, if you say so. Do you want a lift?

You're in a good mood.

Big day at work today, all change.

Wow(!)

So, you and Nathan, all right?

Yeah.

-If he gives you any trouble, mind, I'll flatten him.

-He won't.

No, I bet.

-You heard about Rich and Shell?

-What?

She's having a baby.

They were keeping it secret, but you know what she's like.

Ah, that's great!

I'll have a cousin.

-You'll like that?

-Think so.

Haven't got any brothers or sisters, have I?

-I used to think you and Mum might have a baby.

-Yeah, me too.

You already dance like a dad!

Cheers!

You found a new house?

No, not yet.

-But you've sold yours.

-Yep.

Don't move too far away, will you?

Why, would you miss me?

I'd never get a lift to school!

All right, see you later, alligator.

You'd make a good dad.

You were to me.

Once I'd trained you up!

See ya.

He said he'd be in first thing.

He wants us here to rub our faces in it, now he's making us sweat.

It's not over yet.

Morning.

-Morning.

-All right.

-Excuse me.

-Yeah.

-Right, I'll see you, then.

-What?

-Where are you going?

-I don't know.

What about the offer?

-I changed my mind.

-Why?

-I decided it wasn't worth it.

-After all that?

You're just letting it go?

Don't want to throw good money after bad.

-Business decision?

-Yeah.

Rob...

..thank you.

It won't work,

what you've got going on here.

It could have worked with me.

You'll find out for yourselves.

But when it all falls apart...

..I'll make sure you know where I am.

So, what now?

You tell me!

OK, let's just take this a day at a time and see where we go.

Yeah, that's what I was going to say.

What if they find out?

About Rob's offer?

They won't, that stays between you, me and Pete.

This won't get better over night.

No.

It's up to us, now, to make it work.

And we will.

We'll have to.

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