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Luke.

Luke!

The top's not square.

Yeah, yeah. You're right. Hmm.

And the dovetails aren't even.

Aren't they?

They should be the same size.

Yeah, yeah, you're right. Same size.

And the draw sticks.

DRAW BANGS This is basic stuff, Luke.

PHONE RINGS You should know this by now.

Sorry, can I take this?

All right, Tom? Yeah. Yeah.

Hiya. Hi, how's things?

Good. Things are good.

Oh, you sound cheerful.

It really helped, talking to you yesterday.

Good, I'm glad.

And I thought about what you said,

and I've decided to go to the police.

We have to stand up for ourselves, right?

That is great news. When are you going?

Probably in the next half hour.

You not free?

MANDY SIGHS No, no,

but I could probably come later this afternoon or tomorrow.

I'd rather get it over with before I bottle it.

Are you sure you'll be OK?

No worries, I'm a big girl.

Listen, ask to speak to Sergeant Hollins.

He's a really great guy. He'll understand.

I will do. Thanks.

And Catriona, you're doing the right thing.

Let me know how it goes, OK?

Sure. Bye.

New girlfriend? Shut up, Kevin.

"Byee." Sounded a bit smoochy to me.

Friendly actually. Not that it's any of your business.

It's that one from The Icon?

She's quite attractive actually for an older woman.

Um, she's in her thirties!

Mind you, when your girlfriend's still in full-time education

I suppose that's positively ancient. Jealous? Uh.

MUSIC PLAYS

Poppy?!

Poppy, I am so going to kill you.

You're disgusting.

Taking that guy back to my room.

Don't even try and deny it, Millie saw you. It was amazing.

Urgh, spare me the details.

You stole my key...again!

Is that my nail varnish?

Give it to me.

I am sick of you taking my stuff.

And as for what you did in my bed...

Don't tell Mum.

Please. She'll ruin it.

Good.

Lu,

it's the real thing with this one.

He's taking me to Paris.

I don't think so.

He is! This weekend.

So can I please tell Mum that I'm staying with you?

You can't go to Paris with some guy. You're still in school!

(What's she doing home?!)

Zero-hours contract. Welcome to the real world.

Don't say anything.

Swear you won't say anything.

Mum, in here!

What's going on?

Can you prioritise the chaise longue? Julian's been pushing.

The fabric's out of stock.

Well, chase the supplier.

Tell them they've got 24 hours or I'll take my business elsewhere.

Just do it.

And I need you to make the delivery run today, sorry.

I'm supervising Luke.

Well, take him with you.

It's time he learned about the customer-facing side.

Problem?

He's not ready to be dealing with clients.

To be honest, Melanie,

I'm not sure this is the right apprenticeship for him.

Because? Because he's not that interested.

Or perhaps you're not stretching him enough.

Give him a chance, he's still learning the ropes.

Are you all right? Bit green about the gills.

I've had a few sleepless nights.

As long as you're not going down with something.

This is such a critical time for us.

Why aren't you in school? Study day.

You have to do better than that. It is!

Maybe her boyfriend's coming round. Shut up!

They were at it in my room in halls last week.

Is this true? Who is this boy?

Boy(!)

How old is he?

20.

Well, I hope you're using contraception.

I'm not stupid.

Show me. Mum!

Hello. Yes. I'd like an appointment, please.

Poppy Conroy.

The LG Arena.

Yeah, freestyle competition. Luke. Yeah.

Luke. Luke!

Got to go.

Luke. Luke!

Can you manage this one on your own?

I need to see someone.

HORN BEEPS REPETITIVELY

Sorry! Sorry.

Nice.

Nice one. Yeah. Look.

These are the items that need unloading.

Once you've done that, get the customer to check them,

then get his signature.

I'll be about half an hour.

Cab, please.

Corner of Slinden Road.

Yeah. Mill Health Centre.

Sergeant Hollins?

He's on a job.

You'll have to make do with me, love.

You've got an infection at the wound site

but I can give you some antibiotics to clear that up.

You will need to see the nurse, however,

to get it cleaned and redressed.

How long will that take?

Uh, if you wait in reception,

she'll be with you as soon as she's free.

I can't sit round here all day, I've got clients waiting.

You've gone back to work?

We're busy.

You've just had stents put in. I'll be all right.

Ray, your blood pressure's raised, you look terrible.

you should be at home resting.

I'd feel worse moping round the house all day.

OK, you need at least a week to recover from a coronary angioplasty.

PHONE RINGS

Luke.

Oh, no.

Look, wait...wait there.

Wait there. I'm on my way.

Ray, please, have a seat, this conversation's not over.

So, you've been assaulted?

Yes.

Injuries?

I've got a cut here.

Is that it?

I've got, um, a few bruises on my back.

That's fine.

So, bruising...

..and a cut. Anything else?

So, what happened?

I was attacked by a gang of women after I came out of the club.

A gang? There was three or four at least.

What did this gang do exactly?

They shoved me down.

Someone was kicking me.

And then they ran off.

How long did this attack last?

Seconds, minutes?

I'm not sure. Seconds.

Did you do anything to provoke this attack?

No, I didn't!

So why do you think they attacked you?

Because I'm a lesbian.

Right, OK.

Did you tell them that you're a lesbian? No.

So how did they know?

I came out of a gay club.

They probably figured it out for themselves.

(OK.) And this happened at chucking out time?

So there's lots of lesbians about?

Did anyone else get assaulted?

I don't know.

Everyone was shoving and pushing.

So you were shoving too?

No, no, that's...that's not what I mean.

What do you mean, love?

So Luke works for you?

My apprentice.

He's had a mishap on the client's premises.

I've got to go and deal with it.

Can't someone else?

His mother doesn't trust anyone else.

He's the boss' son.

You do realise you're jeopardising your health here?

He's my responsibility.

Oh, he's a nice enough lad,

but when it comes to upholstery, joinery, he hasn't got a clue.

Now she wants him to get involved in the business side of things.

OK, Ray,

let's just recap for a second - you've had a heart procedure,

you have an infection, you're stressed and exhausted.

You just can't carry on like this.

I'm a key employee in a small business.

We got through this recession by the skin of our teeth.

If I don't carry on, I may not have a job to go back to.

If you really want to help,

give me something to boost my energy levels.

No, you need rest.

At least wait to have your wound redressed!

Later.

To be honest, there's not a lot of evidence that a crime took place.

It's chucking out time, there's a lot of people about,

everyone's trying to get home.

You lose your footing in that situation,

you're going to be in trouble, aren't you? I didn't, I was pushed.

Maybe it was six of one, half a dozen of the other.

You said yourself, everyone was shoving.

You shoved someone, they shove you back.

No, no, that wasn't the...

the... It was. It was what?

They were calling me names.

Names. Right. OK.

And that upset you, did it?

(Yes.) Yes!

So there's a bit of banter, a bit of argy-bargy.

They hurt me! There was blood everywhere!

You've got a couple of bruises and a scratch.

In a day or two there won't be a mark on you.

SHE WEEPS But I was...

They shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.

So you want to go ahead with this?

Listen, love,

I've got a lot on.

GBH, aggravated burglary, domestic abuse.

Most of the victims are a damn sight worse off than you.

I...

You don't understand.

I'm going to ask you one more time.

Do you want to make a formal statement or not?

I'm sorry.

No. Sorry.

Wicked.

Well, thanks for being so understanding. No worries.

We will replace it, I promise.

Luke, come on. Luke, come on!

We're behind schedule.

And I've got to stop off at the health centre. The health centre?

Yeah. I think I pulled a muscle when I grabbed the handbrake.

Hello? Hiya.

How did you get on?

Not good.

Catriona?

SHE CRIES I messed up. I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Hey. Hey, it's OK.

What happened?

Did you speak to Sergeant Hollins?

He wasn't there.

I spoke to Sergeant Mitchum.

I knew I should have come with you.

Did he take a statement?

I couldn't go through with it.

He thought I was wasting his time.

What?! Did he say that?

He said it was a bit of argy-bargy at chucking out time

and he was busy.

I tried, I swear.

Catriona, this is not your fault.

I'm going to be on break soon. We could go together and... No!

Please... Please, don't leave it like this.

I just want to forget the whole thing.

I'm sorry for letting you down.

You haven't!

Hello. Who are you waiting for? Ray Evendon.

Messed up his shoulder putting on the handbrake.

We got out of the van and it started rolling,

so he dived back in to put the handbrake on

just before it took out a granny car. Mega!

Ray's been driving?

Yeah. I'm not allowed.

Thank you.

Any problems come straight back, yeah?

KNOCK ON DOOR Come in.

What on earth do you think you're doing, Ray?

Getting behind the wheel in your condition?!

Did I not make myself clear earlier?

No lifting, no driving, and at least a week off work.

And if you don't care about your own health,

then think about that poor kid in the passenger seat or other road users.

You could kill someone! Daniel!

I think he gets it.

Call work, get someone to pick up the van, and go home.

'Hi. It's Catriona. Leave a message.'

MOBILE BEEPS

DOORBELL RINGS

KNOCK ON DOOR AND BELL RINGS

Ray, what's going on?

I'm sorry, I meant to call.

I need a couple of days off.

For a pulled muscle?

The doctor said I needed to rest.

The doctor doesn't have a small business teetering on the brink!

Melanie, I'm exhausted.

Give me a couple of days. It'll make all the difference.

But you had a day off on Friday,

on the understanding that you'd get the Forester job

finished by tomorrow.

Where are we with that by the way?

Behind.

Ray, I realise I put a lot on your shoulders,

but I don't know how else we're going to get through this.

We'll both be able to ease off once Luke's got a bit more experience.

We've got to get that order out.

If you can't finish it, come in and supervise Luke.

He must have the basics by now.

I'm sorry.

All right. I'll tell the customer there's another delay.

Should I risk giving him a new delivery date?

Forget it.

Melanie!

Go ahead and put your feet up, Ray.

Chances are the rest of us will be joining you

on the sofa pretty damn soon.

Your friend decided not to pursue this.

I can't see how that's down to me.

Yeah, well, I can, if this is how you spoke to her.

Look, Ms...

Marquez. Marquez.

If we investigated every bit of club-related argy-bargy, I...

She was brutally assaulted!

So, you were there?

Yes, I was there. I was a witness.

And this was a violent, homophobic attack.

Ms Shailes didn't make that clear.

Well, I can assure you we take hate crimes very seriously.

Yeah... It doesn't sound like it.

Please, accept my apologies for it not sounding right.

It must be the stress of me having to repeat myself.

Look, are you or are you not going to pursue this?

I'll make some enquiries.

Happy?

SHE SCOFFS

I'm so embarrassed.

Poppy, you've made your point. Can we just drop this now?

I can't believe you did that!

I picked you up from school. It's hardly the crime of the century.

Erm...everybody saw! Get a grip.

I wanted to make sure you got here on time, all right?

They're not even open for another 10 minutes.

Well, that should give you time to get over your sulk.

Long lunch?

Thought you were off sick.

Doesn't mean you can down tools.

Come on.

Let's have another go at your table.

Now, first of all, you have to cut the work piece to length.

Now, watch and learn.

Can I help you? Poppy Conroy. Five past four.

Ah, yes.

If you just take a seat, the doctor will not be long.

Thank you.

Luke.

Luke!

Mum. Are you all right?

Yeah. Ray, he's had an accident.

Take it this happened at work.

Yeah, I caught it with the cross-cut saw.

You're operating machinery?

What's it going to take to get through to you?

I really don't need another lecture.

You are ill, Ray, and you're exhausted.

I've got three workmates relying on me for their job.

Not to mention my boss and her terminally hopeless son!

OK. You know what, Ray? Fine. You go for it. It's your life.

You want to work yourself into an early grave,

you don't need my permission.

I'm sure your colleagues will be eternally grateful

when you drop dead in front of them of a heart attack.

Sit down, Poppy.

Poppy Conroy.

My mother. For some reason, she thinks I need a chaperone

to visit the doctor,

but who knows...

maybe I do.

Mrs Conroy, sorry. Just...give me a second, I just need to...

Address? 24 Mercer Street, Letherbridge.

Can you confirm your date of birth for me, please?

2nd of October 1998.

1998?

Can I help you? I need to speak to Dr Granger, now.

Are you a patient? No.

Then, can I ask what this is about?

What can I do for you?

Erm, well, erm, I've just discovered

that Poppy is having sex with an older man.

Not condoning it.

However, my priority is to get her some reliable contraception.

She wants me to go on the pill.

Yeah, right. That's probably a good idea.

When was your last period?

Couple of weeks ago.

And have you had intercourse since your last period?

I have.

Right. I think you're a suitable candidate for the pill.

So, if I start taking it today, then I won't be able to get pregnant?

You'll need to use another form of contraception

till you've had a period.

Is there any chance you could be pregnant?

Nah.

Sorry. Excuse me. My printer's out of paper.

'2nd of October 1998.

'1998.

'1998.'

Melanie, this has got nothing to do with you.

You had an accident on my premises.

Luke could have... Because of him...

There's obviously been some kind of misunderstanding here.

Well, this is your chance to sort things out.

Believe me, I will report you to the GMC.

This is not his fault. So, whose fault is it?

On a cocktail like that, it's a miracle you're not comatose!

She's right. Where did you get these from?

Online.

Taking stimulants on top of your prescribed medication

is bloody stupid!

I needed something to keep me going.

Sleeping tablets. Got these online, too?

I didn't know what else to do!

Ray?

Will someone please tell me what is going on?

I had stents put in four days ago.

I'm also on statins, blood pressure pills, blood thinners.

You had a heart procedure on your day off?

Why didn't you tell me?

Because you've got enough on your plate.

Besides, I thought things would get better after the op.

Nothing's going to get better, Ray,

until you deal with the stress levels in your life.

What's that supposed to mean?

Tell her. I can't do that for you, Ray.

The crazy deadlines, the long hours, all that I can cope with.

But Luke....

he's a whole new ball game.

You've got a problem with Luke?

I don't have a problem with him.

He's just not interested in the work.

He just needs time to settle in.

Luke will never be a craftsman.

He doesn't have it in him. But Luke can take a bike apart

and put it together again with his eyes shut!

He knows every make of car and motorcycle ever manufactured.

Yet, he can't stuff a cushion properly

or pin a metre of trim on straight.

Let alone operate a lathe!

Every time he's in that workshop, I worry that he'll injure himself

or someone else.

There's kit onsite that can take your hand off...

worse.

I'm sorry, Melanie. I've tried everything.

Well, maybe, if he focused on the business side.

If Luke's interested in mechanics,

then maybe you're better off encouraging him in that direction.

That's his hobby. His career's in business with me.

Shouldn't you let the boy decide? He agreed to this!

You bought him a motorbike.

He'd have agreed to anything.

SHE SIGHS

It's never going to be 'Schuster Son' over the door, is it?

How long do you need off?

There's something you should know.

I've decided to retire.

You're years off retirement age.

Melanie, I've had enough. I've got a dodgy ticker.

I don't know how much longer I've got left.

He doesn't need to retire!

It's not my decision.

My pension's in good shape. It's time.

I know it's not what you want to hear,

but you're a great businesswoman.

It's touch and go whether we'll make it till the end of the month!

If you leave...

that's it.

We fold.

I'm not going to change my mind.

Please.

Take a tablet a day for 21 days.

Then stop for seven days - during that time you should have a period.

No avoiding the curse, then?

Make sure you take...it the same time every day.

Are you OK? Sorry you look a bit... I'm fine.

So, will my breasts get bigger? Poppy!

What? Some girl at school said.

So...

will they?

It's possible.

How long before I notice? Now, you're being childish.

Well, you're the one who's going to have to buy bigger bras!

Don't mind us. Storm in a D cup.

They should be using condoms too, right?

I'm just worried in case you catch something. Gross!

The pill won't protect against sexually transmitted infections.

OK, well, can I get some here then, please?

Come on, then, madam.

I think we've taken up enough of the doctor's time. Thank you.

Bye, Dr Tyler.

You've got a visitor. Poppy, is it?

Every time I leave the house, I am terrified of seeing them.

How am I meant to live like that?

You need to get rid of her, please, Karen.

I'm not doing your dirty work.

If you don't want to see her, you get rid of her yourself.