Pennod 8 Byw Celwydd

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-Angharad and Harri?

-Do you have proof?

-Do you have proof?

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-The pieces are falling into place.

-What exactly do you want?

-What exactly do you want?

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-Fracking. I want a foot in the door.

-With your help,

-between these four walls.

-It interferes

-with the democratic process.

-When it comes out

-that Meirion's conspiring...

-..against his coalition partners,

-he'll be in the shit.

-We don't know what he'll do next.

-We don't know what he'll do next.

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-We have to hold him to account.

-That'd mean crucifying Meirion.

-That'd mean crucifying Meirion.

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-I believe in the truth.

-Are you sure?

-Are you sure?

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-I am, if you are.

-The next step?

-The next step?

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-A vote of no confidence in Meirion.

-Is it today you're going for it?

-Is it today you're going for it?

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-That's a party matter.

-Timing is all-important.

-I'll let you know

-the same time as everyone else.

-Ela's confident.

-She must be happy with her lot.

-It must be something in the water.

-There's one item on the agenda.

-A cabinet reshuffle. Fear not!

-Only a few will be changing seats.

-For your information,

-Chris Edwards leaves the cabinet...

-..to make way for Eryl Sullivan,

-and Megan takes his place...

-..as

-Minister for Sport and the Arts.

-Eryl then takes Megan's

-Local Government portfolio.

-Can I ask why?

-I'm sure that Chris

-will be the first to admit...

-..that he's

-underperformed as a minister.

-The department needs someone capable

-of giving it a thorough shake-up.

-There's nothing anyone can do

-without sufficient finance.

-That is the challenge facing us all.

-Would you like to comment?

-I've paid the price

-for staying true to my principles.

-How did he know?

-No idea.

-No comment.

-Perhaps a bit more haste now,

-whatever Ela thinks.

-If All-Wales Two is the intention,

-we have to extend the discussion.

-To the Democrats and Conservatives.

-I'll talk to Catrin.

-Catrin'll only have

-a small part to play.

-Not if she went to Alwyn.

-She'd be Deputy First Minister.

-I'll speak to her.

-I'll speak to her.

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-And Chris Edwards?

-He's in the right place now.

-He's in the right place now.

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-It's Megan who's in the right place.

-She's a star with the rank and file.

-I'll talk to her.

-Are we all agreed then?

-I didn't notice you'd got out of bed

-on the wrong side this morning.

-I didn't, but don't expect me

-to agree with everything you say...

-..just because we live together.

-With the country in disarray,

-is now the right time?

-Are you happy for Meirion to carry

-on lying to the country and to us?

-The numbers aren't in your favour.

-Perhaps Megan

-won't be too difficult to persuade.

-Megan as First Minister?

-Not impossible, I suppose.

-No, not her.

-Ah, I see.

-Turning things

-to your own advantage.

-That's what this is. With my help.

-After everything that's happened.

-I don't think so somehow.

-I'm trying to work out which way the

-wind is blowing within the parties.

-As a good special adviser,

-your job is to sully Meirion's name.

-But I don't have to believe

-a word you say.

-Let's focus

-on what happened earlier.

-Is it fair that you're

-being punished for doing your job?

-And since when

-do you or your boss care?

-Rhiannon would've had to

-approve the decision. Catrin too.

-Under pressure.

-Things have to change.

-I'm not sure where this is going,

-but if there was a change...

-..the New Conservatives would

-still be the largest group.

-You personally wouldn't come out of

-this without a substantial reward.

-Meirion is the First Minister.

-He was within his rights to move me.

-I respect that decision.

-I don't want to

-close the door completely...

-..but I don't want Rhiannon

-to get the upper hand.

-Then we should stick with Meirion.

-With a liar and a deceiver?

-We're a small party.

-Dylan's departure was challenging.

-Are you afraid of a challenge?

-Are you afraid of a challenge?

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-No, but what would be the prize?

-Who knows.

-But we might land on our feet.

-I've just seen Jeff Parks. I

-understand we're selling the house!

-I'm selling the house.

-I'm selling the house.

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-Our house.

-You'll get everything you're owed.

-Did you intend to come back to me?

-Just tell me next time.

-Just tell me next time.

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-There'll be no next time.

-I don't know what's going on...

-..but people

-are talking across the parties.

-Who's been speaking to you?

-Who's been speaking to you?

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-Harri James.

-He's trying to gauge

-how strong we are.

-And are we?

-And are we?

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-It's important to show unity.

-After what happened this morning?

-He has a point.

-Good Lord.

-Do you think I don't know that?

-Do you seriously think

-I wanted to move you?

-I acknowledge that I'm

-inconsiderate. Unfeeling even.

-But that's what

-this accursed job does to a man.

-Would you like to talk?

-No, not really, but there is

-one thing I'd like you to do for me.

-Megan's impossible,

-Catrin's reluctant.

-Megan is not the New Conservatives.

-Megan is not the New Conservatives.

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-She's typical of their type.

-You didn't try hard enough. A

-woman's touch would've been better.

-His efforts were good enough for me.

-His efforts were good enough for me.

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-Give it time.

-We have to move now.

-Talk to Catrin, see where she'll go.

-Yes, I know what I said.

-And make things harder? He's her

-biggest obstacle. Take a step back.

-Be patient.

-She's quite right,

-but speak to Catrin anyway.

-Forget that you're talking to me.

-Impossible.

-Impossible.

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-A political discussion, old school.

-Old school is no more.

-Old school is no more.

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-And I destroyed it, not Rhiannon.

-She welcomed you.

-She welcomed you.

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-Would you have refused?

-I didn't agree

-with the Democrats' direction...

-..and the fact you were edging

-closer to Meirion politically.

-In case you're wondering,

-as many are, I assure you...

-..there's nothing personal going on.

-I left all that at home.

-Give her a chance.

-Wise voices

-will be needed in the coming months.

-Was it Megan who came to you?

-Was it Megan who came to you?

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-She wanted to discuss the reshuffle.

-Justification?

-Justification?

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-Yes, for herself and for Meirion.

-Shit.

-Shit.

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-He persuaded her. You have to move.

-No-one's on board yet

-and Rhiannon's wavering.

-Give her

-a kick up the backside, Harri.

-Catrin's starting to move in the

-right direction, thanks to Dylan.

-Harri was expecting you

-to thank him.

-The New Conservatives

-are more important.

-We must move before

-Megan's interview is broadcast.

-Was that Angharad's advice?

-Was that Angharad's advice?

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-It's clear to anyone with any sense.

-That's enough. Did she have any idea

-what Megan intends to say?

-She'll sing Meirion's praises.

-She'll sing Meirion's praises.

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-She can't know that. We should wait.

-No! I recognize there are dangers

-and perhaps we are fated to fail.

-Do we go for it or miss the chance?

-Do we go for it or miss the chance?

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-Or just lose.

-If you can't stand the heat...

-If you can't stand the heat...

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-Stop this, you two!

-If this happens, I'll be the one

-demolishing the nation's government.

-Don't you forget that!

-These are mere allegations.

-Speculation.

-Do you deny discussing it with Alwyn

-without the coalition's knowledge?

-It's true

-that I invited him to the house...

-..together with his lovely wife.

-A social occasion. A crime?

-Betrayal, if you were

-discussing matters of government.

-A bit strong.

-A bit strong.

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-It's just the start.

-Did you tell him to ask a question

-on your behalf in the chamber?

-Alwyn and anyone else

-is free to ask whatever.

-I believe it's called democracy.

-That's what I call it,

-but do you deny...

-..that you lied to the cabinet

-regarding that question?

-No, because you can't.

-I was there.

-And what do you intend to do

-with your fairy story?

-It would be more appropriate to ask

-what are you going to do about it.

-I believe the apposite term would be

-"considering your position".

-I've nothing to consider.

-I'm very happy where I am.

-Perhaps not quite so happy...

-..following a vote of no confidence

-in the First Minister.

-Harri's pushed you

-right to the limit this time.

-You're placing your fate

-in the hands of someone dangerous.

-You're the one in that predicament.

-Do your worst.

-That's my intention.

-I'll fight every step of the way.

-I'll fight every step of the way.

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-With your usual pomp and deceit.

-I will settle...

-..for transparency,

-honesty and justice.

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-Rhiannon is of the opinion

-that she has the advantage...

-..but that's far from being true.

-She was quite confident

-when I last saw her.

-Would she be as confident

-if you and I came together...

-..with occasional support

-from Alwyn?

-Why would a party

-as large as the Socialists bother?

-They could form

-a minority government.

-A greater role for you

-as my second in command.

-You and Alwyn are mates.

-How do I know

-you don't have an arrangement...

-..that would leave me

-on the outside like Cinderella?

-We're a small party.

-I have to weigh things up carefully.

-At the moment, I don't think

-that you are my best option.

-Don't worry too much.

-Don't worry too much.

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-Easy for you to say.

-We're in the same boat,

-as it happens.

-I'm in the boat on my own,

-thanks to you.

-I've got plenty of options.

-I've got plenty of options.

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-But you haven't chosen any of them.

-Not yet.

-I'm sure you have a shopping list.

-An additional seat in the cabinet.

-Myself, Bob Price and one more.

-I'd also want to be

-Deputy First Minister.

-Ambitious, yes...

-..but I'm not the only one.

-You're the second party. The New

-Conservatives are way out in front.

-If you succeed, and God knows how,

-I'll be with you.

-As long as I get what I want.

-It's enough.

-Is it? What if...?

-No more questions. Just go for it.

-The minute we do,

-there'll be no turning back.

-Are you a dangerous man, Harri?

-Fatal for Meirion.

-If we fail, you'll be out of a job.

-If we fail, you'll be out of a job.

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-Fatal for me then.

-I know the enormity of the decision.

-I'm not doing this lightly.

-The important word is trust,

-or lack of trust in this instance.

-In the First Minister?

-He's the bone of contention.

-The accusations against him

-aren't criminal...

-..but he has treated his partners

-in government with utter contempt.

-You've resigned which means the All-

-Wales Government has come to an end.

-What next?

-A vote of no confidence

-in the First Minister.

-How confident are you of success?

-I hope that the Socialists...

-..acknowledge that the people

-of Wales deserve a government...

-..that is honest and transparent.

-Do you see yourself

-as First Minister?

-In your dreams, good girl.

-She's not doing this to come second.

-You got that from a good place,

-did you?

-That's all that matters.

-To ensure the realization...

-Hello?

-An interview?

-My own interview, yes.

-At least I can offer

-a credible, stable government.

-Poor Rhiannon is

-living in cloud-cuckoo land!

-A vote of no confidence

-in Meirion Llywelyn.

-Who's with her? Catrin or Alwyn?

-Alwyn.

-That was the plan from the outset.

-No wonder he was so keen to help me.

-You were equally keen to give him

-free rein. Sorry, but it's true.

-Rhiannon. Harri James drives her,

-and Angharad Wynne drives him.

-A personal vendetta.

-Devious, unprincipled forces.

-And when the people of Wales,

-my people, realize the truth...

-..all this folly

-will come to an end!

-Owain? Your father.

-Phone as soon as you can.

-How much support will he get

-from the group?

-It's quite strong at the moment.

-Arrange a meeting.

-Even though

-you're a conniving bastard...

-..I'm convinced we can come

-to some sort of understanding...

-..that will be beneficial

-to the both of us.

-What understanding?

-What understanding?

-

-Based on confidence and supply.

-A chance for some of your socialist

-policies to see the light of day.

-And who would hold your hand?

-Catrin and the Democrats.

-This depends entirely

-on your support...

-..during the vote of no confidence.

-Listen, sonny Jim...

-..I don't

-have to do a deal with anyone.

-I'm the honey pot. And by the end

-of the week, I'll be First Minister.

-And you will be writing

-your memoirs.

-Remember to give me a mention.

-A mistake, knowing it was Alwyn's

-treachery that launched this boat.

-I don't remember

-receiving advice telling me not to.

-For what?

-If only you'd listened to my advice

-on more than one occasion.

-Go back to Rhiannon. She recognizes

-that nothing illegal has occurred.

-Do you honestly think

-Rhiannon is still at the helm?

-Yes.

-Yes.

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-Owain. Come in.

-No, you go.

-"A politician and a patriot."

-That's what I want on my gravestone.

-I love this beautiful old country...

-..in a conservative

-and British way, I admit...

-..but I love it all the same.

-However,

-there's an even greater love...

-..and that love is for one's family.

-I would happily give it all up

-if it became a matter of choice.

-I'm in a bit of a hurry.

-I'm in a bit of a hurry.

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-Blood is thicker than water.

-And I need your help.

-For what?

-Angharad's secret.

-And don't deny she has a secret.

-Is it something

-to do with Harri James?

-I know I'm on the right lines.

-You betray yourself too easily.

-You betray yourself too easily.

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-I won't betray Angharad.

-Protect your father.

-Give him a ray of hope.

-Give me a chance to prove it is

-her and Harri's personal vendetta...

-..that's at the root of all this.

-Never ask me about this again.

-I'm going to forget

-I've seen you today.

-Is Meirion standing down?

-Is Meirion standing down?

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-No, but don't quote me.

-I'm not sure.

-I might be out of a job by tonight.

-Again, don't quote me.

-Who's Catrin currently talking to?

-That's her business. So no comment.

-The house.

-How much should I ask for?

-I've changed my mind.

-I've changed my mind.

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-Sorry?

-It's off the market.

-It's off the market.

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-I own half of it. I want my share.

-Tough! I might lose my job now.

-And I'm pregnant.

-My husband's left me.

-Perhaps Aled will lose his job too.

-Perhaps Aled will lose his job too.

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-Is Meirion standing down?

-No.

-I don't know. He might well be.

-Aled will then have to go out

-and sell his backside.

-I'm going to speak to a solicitor.

-I want a divorce. Do the same.

-I'm surprised Rhiannon

-hasn't been knocking at my door.

-Keep your door open.

-Keep your door open.

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-What did you say to him?

-Nothing.

-He'll try again.

-He'll try again.

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-And I'll be ready for him.

-In spite of Rhiannon Roberts's...

-..unfortunate and irresponsible

-decision, I'm sticking with it.

-Leadership and stability

-are what's needed at the moment.

-I'm convinced that I...

-..along with the help

-of the Democrats...

-..am the only person

-who can offer salvation.

-Are you and the Democrats

-in agreement?

-The discussions continue.

-Our research suggests...

-..Catrin Williams

-is in discussion with another party.

-Research? More like deliberate

-and unsubstantiated agitation.

-Right, maestro. What's going on?

-She's not doing her work.

-Tom held back.

-Meirion's answer was effective.

-Will Rhiannon be as good?

-Will Rhiannon be as good?

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-We'll see.

-Yes, we'll see.

-Do you really think

-Meirion's talking to Catrin?

-Why not?

-Alwyn alleges he's

-in discussion with a few parties...

-..in particular with you.

-..in particular with you.

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-What? When did he say that?

-Earlier. You can't trust anyone.

-Can I trust you?

-With what?

-We've worked well together so far.

-It'd be a pity to falter now.

-I gave you the evidence, that's all.

-It's up to you and Rhiannon

-what you do with it.

-Is it important to you too?

-Is it important to you too?

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-It's important I disclose facts.

-Nothing more, nothing less.

-Nothing more, nothing less.

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-It's always more with Meirion.

-D'you think I wouldn't be as hard on

-Rhiannon if she were First Minister?

-What's the matter?

-What's the matter?

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-Nothing's the matter.

-Owain? I saw you two earlier.

-He came to see his wife.

-We do live together.

-Like Ela and me. Touche!

-I know.

-I hope you'll be happy.

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-Following my private conversation

-with the First Minister...

-..it was obvious

-that the All-Wales Government...

-Why don't you pack it in

-and have done with it?

-The Socialist Party is

-the largest party in the Assembly.

-And I'm offering leadership.

-And I'm offering leadership.

-

-Ready?

-I'll catch you up.

-I intend to put my name forward

-as First Minister.

-Owain.

-Have you arranged to see him?

-I told you this last night.

-It's not my place to interfere.

-As you wish. Start packing.

-A critical day.

-How confident are you?

-Very. This won't be the first or the

-last time I've been under pressure.

-Support among the

-New Conservatives is weakening...

-..following earlier comments

-made by Alwyn Jones.

-Thank you very much. Excuse us.

-Was it your idea? No, it was

-probably a joint decision.

-What are you talking about?

-What are you talking about?

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-Tom putting up a for sale sign.

-If you didn't know, you know now.

-If you didn't know, you know now.

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-Honestly, I had no idea.

-He's hurt me enough.

-Stop him, Aled.

-If he loses

-the vote of no confidence today...

-..I intend to put my name forward

-as First Minister.

-That's what

-Alwyn Jones said yesterday.

-He joins me live. What do you make

-of the First Minister's situation?

-He's got into that posh car

-for the last time.

-When a man loses the support

-of the home fans, he's finished.

-And your support?

-You might not get a majority.

-Nothing.

-For you.

-What do you want?

-I have no idea yet.

-I haven't heard anything.

-Phone the Conservatives' office.

-Don't phone me!

-Sorry.

-Yes, of course, off the record.

-Completely. Just say.

-Right. Thanks.

-Josh, Meirion's team.

-One question left. Will he

-step down before or after the vote?

-Bloody hell!

-A difficult day for the First

-Minister and a big day for you.

-A big day for Wales, I hope.

-You're playing people

-against one another.

-Alwyn lied.

-I'm not speaking to him.

-Neither am I, but I could easily.

-Where the hell have you been?

-Right then, where are we?

-Rhiannon didn't speak to Alwyn.

-I did.

-He's made a song and dance

-of something ambiguous I said.

-A prize shit-stirrer.

-Where are the Conservatives?

-The word is that they're wavering.

-No-one's said anything.

-No-one's said anything.

-

-Perhaps they will now.

-What if we speeded up the process?

-What if you resigned from the

-cabinet, formally and officially?

-A bit premature.

-We should wait and see what

-the Conservatives' next move is.

-We have to force them

-to make a move.

-And hopefully one

-in the right direction.

-The resignation will only be part

-of the story. We still have to talk.

-Some members

-are starting to ask questions.

-Tottering.

-Tottering.

-

-How many?

-Does it matter?

-Megan's doing her best.

-Damn her.

-Without her, it'd already be over.

-Without her, it'd already be over.

-

-Angharad Wynne.

-Oh. Shit!

-Very disappointing.

-But it confirms what we feared.

-On the whole, the coalition

-has served Wales pretty well.

-It's a great pity that it

-all has to end under such a cloud.

-Are you willing to help us?

-With what?

-For heaven's sake, it's too late.

-Not according to your father,

-and you know with...

-Did he ask you to phone?

-He wouldn't have asked unless

-he felt you can make a difference.

-Can we put an end to this?

-Can we put an end to this?

-

-Angharad. Her behaviour.

-Perhaps she deserves to be punished.

-Exactly. Punishing Angharad

-is all that's driving Dad.

-Your father is an honourable man...

-..who's done a lot of good.

-He's an evil man, Mam.

-He is.

-You have no idea.

-Go.

-Get out of my sight

-and don't come back.

-I'm doing this for us.

-We should get a good price.

-And I'm grateful

-but this is bad timing for Lowri.

-You and I are important now.

-It didn't take long for him

-to win you over.

-Tom's argument is quite reasonable.

-He's only asking for what he's owed.

-And what about the debt he owes me?

-Who's paying that?

-Not him. He's too much of a shit.

-Right.

-I'd better go and clear my desk.

-I think I should do the same.

-Summons.

-The good news, for some...

-..is that I've decided

-to step aside as First Minister.

-I am also giving up

-the leadership of the party...

-..since

-I can't count on 100% support.

-I still support you.

-I still support you.

-

-I have to accept your word.

-But it's impossible to know

-who's loyal and who's not.

-Arrange for a successor

-to be appointed as soon as possible.

-I'm determined to serve

-whoever comes after me.

-Be it a he or a she.

-I should tell you

-that the party's board...

-..intends to hold

-an internal investigation...

-..to assess if the allegation

-that you misled the cabinet is true.

-Does it really?

-That's of no consequence now.

-As First Minister,

-I have always acted and behaved...

-..for the good of the country.

-Accusations

-have been made against me.

-Accusations

-that I am determined to disprove.

-It is impossible

-to do this effectively...

-..without undermining

-the post I currently hold.

-It is only right that I pass on

-the reins to someone else for now.

-Comeback kid?

-I'll do all in my power...

-..to ensure that whoever follows me

-will be a Conservative.

-It'd be a tragedy

-to slip back into socialism...

-A message to the faithful.

-Or to yield

-to the dangerous nationalist hordes.

-To close,

-I'd like to quote my father...

-Is there any left for me?

-I fought a good fight.

-The battle hasn't been won yet.

-There's work to be done.

-That's one stumbling block

-out of the way.

-How many more are there?

-Lowri.

-My waters have broken.

-My waters have broken.

-

-Contractions?

-No, too soon. Far too soon!

-No, too soon. Far too soon!

-

-We'll get you to hospital.

-I'll fetch Tom.

-I'll fetch Tom.

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-I don't want him near.

-You heard what she said.

-Bring the car to the back.

-Speak to the Conservatives again.

-Find out who's the successor.

-What if they refuse to play?

-What if they refuse to play?

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-Make sure they're focused.

-Make sure they cosy up to Alwyn?

-Make sure they cosy up to Alwyn?

-

-10 out of 10. An obvious tactic.

-But it's what's needed sometimes.

-Developments?

-Personal.

-Ela, arrange a meeting with Megan.

-They have to deliver the baby.

-There aren't many options

-from what I gather.

-I'd better phone Tom.

-No.

-No.

-

-It's only right he knows.

-Perhaps, but it's not our place

-to decide for her.

-I'll go back to her. Go if you want.

-I'll go back to her. Go if you want.

-

-No. I'm staying.

-Ah, Angharad,

-my favourite daughter-in-law.

-Right on cue.

-The maestro himself.

-Congratulations to you both.

-You've succeeded at last.

-My career, for the time being,

-is in the gutter.

-But with some luck, by tomorrow,

-or by the end of the week...

-..you'll be there with me.

-It didn't take Owain long to creak.

-He's already spoken to his mother.

-I wonder what gems await me when I

-get home. My imagination's on fire.

-The two of you are welcome to

-share the information with me now...

-..and, by doing so, protect

-the family from further pain.

-Is this true?

-Is this true?

-

-He's goading us.

-Owain is reliable.

-He's promised to say nothing.

-He's said enough already for Meirion

-to get a foot in the door.

-I feel for him, and

-if you hadn't opened your mouth...

-..poor Owain

-wouldn't be in this hole now.

-Today has been

-one of the best days of my life.

-I know there's a way to go,

-but I could see it.

-For once I could see the light!

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-And what brings you here?

-I wanted to see Mam.

-She obviously didn't explain

-the situation clearly enough to you.

-What situation?

-What situation?

-

-His relationship with us.

-The fact he'll no longer be

-welcome at our house from now on.

-I said nothing of the sort.

-You said

-you chased him out of the house.

-I didn't mean it at all.

-We had a few cross words.

-I came here to make up.

-Your wife or your parents.

-And if you choose her, you will

-never again darken our door...

-..wherever we'll live in the future.

-Meirion!

-Meirion!

-

-You can't be serious.

-Yes. You're no son of mine

-as long as you protect her.

-It's your choice.

-What can you offer?

-What can you offer?

-

-I have 28 in my pocket.

-I don't have to offer you a thing.

-Would a confidence arrangement

-suit you?

-Do you have any more jokes?

-Full coalition or nothing.

-Deputy First Minister...

-..an agreement on specific measures

-within the first 100 days...

-..new, affordable housing

-in particular.

-You've been busy. By the way, do you

-have a reason why you're still here?

-You're out of a job, aren't you?

-You're out of a job, aren't you?

-

-Unofficial.

-Your requirements

-are quite feasible.

-I'll have to discuss it

-with the group first.

-And will they say no

-to such a generous offer?

-At least

-you'll be paid for six months.

-Are you saying you won't be?

-Megan?

-Yes. Oh, right.

-Congratulations.

-Now? Yes, I can.

-Give me 15 minutes. OK.

-She's been chosen as group leader.

-Rhiannon has asked for a meeting

-with her. She wants to discuss it.

-I'll come with you...

-..so I can congratulate her.

-Surely your mother

-doesn't agree with him?

-What does it matter? She'll have to

-be satisfied on bended knee.

-You don't have to worry.

-I'll never ever give in to him.

-To this.

-Unexpected, but very much deserved.

-The voice of the party.

-The man on the street.

-It's a pity

-I hadn't been promoted sooner.

-Hear, hear! A massive oversight

-on someone's part.

-Listen.

-Why don't you take Aled with you?

-He's not a special adviser any more.

-Harri James will be with Rhiannon

-even though he too is unemployed.

-Perhaps.

-He'll be clinging to her

-like a piece of Velcro.

-OK?

-OK?

-

-Yes, fine.

-Give me a moment.

-Do your best for her.

-To what end?

-The future. To facilitate

-the way back for you and me.

-There's a commendable tradition

-of women leaders in the UK.

-My hope is to build

-on that tradition.

-Is it your ambition

-to become First Minister?

-I want to serve

-to the best of my ability.

-That's my aim.

-Would you like to phone someone?

-Er... yes.

-Filling his boots.

-We can't allow that to happen.

-But being in Alwyn's company for the

-next three years would make me puke.

-You have to make him believe

-that you love him.

-Move in with him, if necessary.

-Would you allow him to believe that?

-Would you allow him to believe that?

-

-There's nothing wrong with business.

-Don't be such a prig, Ela.

-Right. What next?

-Keep Alwyn on the boil.

-Give Megan a dose of reality.

-Did Owain get in touch?

-Yes, I thought he might have.

-He's strong-willed. Like his father.

-It's hard to believe

-a father can behave so appallingly.

-Your secret is what's appalling.

-Apparently.

-But it's safe for now.

-Strong-willed, yes, but lacking

-enough substance to persevere.

-But when he realizes he doesn't

-love you, he'll come to his senses.

-He'll crumble

-and then, we'll all know the truth.

-No, Meirion, he won't.

-Owain loves me.

-And he loves you and his mother

-in spite of everything.

-That's how it is.

-Well?

-Well?

-

-She's not answering her phone.

-It's chaos and she's vanished.

-Did you hear

-that she and Alwyn are close?

-I hope he's man enough

-to keep her in line.

-Rhiannon's talking to Megan too.

-Rhiannon's talking to Megan too.

-

-She's more at home with Socialists.

-Where the hell is that woman?

-Where the hell is that woman?

-

-I can't leave now.

-Have you phoned your mother?

-Oh, right.

-What about...?

-I'll call you later.

-Don't worry.

-Everything will be alright.

-OK, ta-ta.

-The baby's on the way.

-The baby's on the way.

-

-We have to tell him.

-If Lowri's angry with me,

-then so be it.

-I wouldn't.

-There's only one solution.

-Admit it. Confess to everything.

-To Meirion?

-When he knows,

-he'll have no ammunition left.

-The information is ammunition.

-But what can he do

-on a practical level?

-You're forgetting something.

-It's a joint decision.

-I had hoped you'd understand.

-No, you didn't,

-you had hoped I'd accept it.

-The only thing I understand

-is that you've chosen Owain.

-You're with Ela.

-Remember?

-And if I wasn't?

-Say that we were both out of a job.

-Why bother mention it?

-You've made up your mind.

-You always do.

-Everything is your decision.

-When to take, when to give...

-..when to say yes or no.

-The story of our lives.

-This is the last chance.

-I won't ask again.

-Who's to say you'd be welcome?

-And Catrin?

-She's pushed as far as she can,

-but she just hasn't got the clout.

-She knows what's good for her.

-Speak to her yourself.

-Alright. What if I

-offered you the same thing?

-Such as?

-Such as?

-

-A coalition.

-But with a First Minister

-appointed from the largest party.

-You?

-You?

-

-Me, someone else. It doesn't matter.

-It's a much more sensible idea

-than yours.

-Yes, yes, it is. It's awfully

-sensible apart from one small thing.

-And what would that be?

-And what would that be?

-

-I have a choice whereas you don't.

-My office and the Socialists' office

-have already drawn up an agreement.

-Now, would you

-share the same bed as Alwyn?

-More importantly,

-would he want to be seen...

-..within a hundred miles

-of your boudoir?

-You have an hour.

-Alwyn is keen to sign up.

-What can we do?

-What can we do?

-

-Accept the offer.

-And that's your advice.

-Common sense dictates that Rhiannon

-and Alwyn could work together.

-At least in a coalition,

-we'd still be in the game.

-What would you prefer to do? Milk

-the cow or muck out the cowshed?

-When I was at college in London for

-a period of almost three years...

-..I supported myself

-and my parents...

-..through prostitution.

-Oh, good God!

-So there. The awful secret that

-you were so determined to discover.

-Did you know? Are you happy with it?

-It happened long before we met.

-And yes, I've known for a while.

-Happy? For better or worse.

-In sickness and in health.

-Didn't you teach me that once?

-And Harri James?

-And Harri James?

-

-It doesn't matter about him.

-Enough, for goodness' sake.

-He was a client of hers.

-Come on.

-I'm ashamed.

-I should think you are.

-I should think you are.

-

-Ashamed about what's just happened.

-Ashamed about what we've done.

-Lowri Ogwen-Jones. How is she?

-In theatre. Emergency caesarean.

-I want to see her. I'm her husband.

-No-one can see her now.

-Is this really happening?

-Yes, it is.

-How does it feel

-to have your old job back?

-I haven't said I want it yet.

-What happened to Alwyn?

-It's hard to think there's

-a bigger prat than Ed Miliband...

-..but he lives, he breathes.

-Good afternoon, Wales!

-And it is a very good afternoon

-in Wales today!

-I'd like to announce that the three

-of us have come to an agreement...

-..and that the coalition

-will continue with myself as leader.

-With the full support of Megan

-Ashford as Deputy First Minister...

-..and Catrin Williams

-as leader of the Democrats.

-I am greatly indebted to those

-who have made this possible.

-Just in case...

-..just in case something goes wrong

-and you've a chance to save the day.

-A lot of things

-could go wrong in your life...

-..should I choose to take action.

-True, but I wouldn't be

-the only one to fall.

-Would the delicate ranks

-of the New Conservatives...

-..want to be associated

-with such a black sheep?

-I can move on,

-but this is your natural home.

-It's a dream for me, and a dream

-for the people I represent.

-I hope I won't disappoint you.

-Thank you.

-Why didn't you tell me sooner?

-Listen, Lowri didn't want you

-to see her or the baby.

-The baby's dead.

-Oh, Tom!

-What can we do?

-Nothing.

-Almost ready, Rhiannon.

-Confident?

-Absolutely.

-First Minister...

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