Episode 1 Prisoners' Wives

Hey, you.

Hey.

Did you have a good day?

For the baby.

Steve!

Have a look inside it, then.

Why wait?

Come on, let's do it now. Write the letter.

Look at me.

I want to take care of you. All right?

Feet up on the sofa, full-time mum and all that, eh?

You'll get bored of me.

Oh, right... yeah! Look how bored I am.

Bored... bored... bored.

I told you, you stick with me, yeah, because I'm your dream ticket.

-You reckon, do you?

-I do, yeah.

So you just turn it on, flash me one of your big smiles...

-and I go wobbly?

-That's right.

Hard to resist, me.

Why would you want to, eh?

-What's that?

-What's what?

That there? Red. What is it?

GLASS SMASHES

-Armed police!

-On the ground now! Get on the ground!

SCREAMING

Gemma! Gemma!

-It's all right, love.

-Right you, up you get!

Calm down!

Gemma!

-Easy does it.

-Gem! Gem!

Steve!

Steve! Aaargh!

-I'm going to search you now.

-What?

Where's Steve?

Where... where have you taken him?

You've made a mistake.

Gemma.

Dave Hunter. I'm a detective.

I know this must be very confusing for you.

Gemma, look at me.

I need you to listen to me.

-Are there any firearms, guns in your house?

-What?

Any weapons?

Can you tell me where Steve was on Thursday?

-Gemma. Thursday, where was Steve?

-At work.

Are you sure about that?

What time did he leave?

Gemma, concentrate.

We found a body.

A young man's body in a pub car park

and it appears they can place Steve at the scene.

Where does he keep his gun?

He sells drinks.

Soft drinks.

We will find it, Gemma,

so if you want to help Steve, you need to tell me anything you know.

I don't know anything.

'In addition to the seriousness of the charges of murder,

'we would ask Your Honour to consider the defendant's likeliness to abscond.'

'I must also take into account the Crown Prosecutor's concerns regarding the risk of flight

'and the potential for reprisals from the victim's friends.

'Therefore, the bail application is denied.

'The defendant is to be remanded in custody.'

Excuse me. I'm looking for the visitors' centre.

Yes?

Visitor's centre. Am I going the right way?

And this must be Mason. I've heard all about you, young man.

Your dad'll be pleased to see you, won't he?

Do you want to hold that? Good lad.

See you in a minute.

See you later.

-Hiya.

-Hello, Francesca. Thank you.

-Thank you.

-Cheers.

Who are you here to see, love?

Steven Roscoe.

I've got my ID.

-Passport.

-That's fine.

This is for your locker. Put everything in there.

Your coat, your bag, jewellery, OK?

-Can I keep my ring?

-Oh, yes, you can keep that on.

Now you have to register for the biometric security.

Thumb scan. They can't get enough of the big words here. Makes them feel important.

She loves us really. Put your finger in there.

Look at the camera.

That's it.

-There you are. Take that number and we'll give you a call.

-Thank you.

BANGING

Stop it, Mason! You're annoying that lady.

Stop staring! It's rude!

Sorry. It's his first time. He's a bit freaked out.

I don't want him to be locked up.

He'll be fine. Mr Poley's a brave bear.

Once we go through that door, Mase, we're in.

That's where they're building it - a football stadium for the Blades.

Even bigger than Wembley.

And your dad is helping to make it.

-Isn't that great, that they chose Daddy?

-Yeah.

That's right.

But, remember, it's top secret.

We're not allowed to see it and we don't tell anyone.

Numbers 12 to 24, please.

In the box.

Arms up.

Right, step through and wait there.

Come on!

On the box.

Open your mouth. Wider.

Lift your tongue.

Move along. Come on now.

It gets easier.

Hi, can I help you?

Mase, prawn cocktail or cheese and onion?

Prawn cocktail, please.

Thank you, love.

-Looking good, Frannie.

-Do you like them?

-Bad for the feet.

-Good for the mind.

Listen, Nick said he could sort out that thermostat for you Saturday.

I can't on Saturday. Matt's got his football tournament.

I need the car this weekend.

All right, I'll ring him. You just be careful you don't overheat.

Well, I can't guarantee that(!)

Daddy!

Here he is! All right, mate?

All right, mate? How's it going?

Please tell me... tell me it's a mistake.

You know it's a mistake.

Come on.

Sit down.

Gem, come on. Sit down.

Shh, shh, shh.

Calm down.

Come on, it's all right. OK?

Can't believe the size of him! Argh!

My little man, Nat!

I have missed you so much.

I want the Wrestle Monster!

I can't, Mase. I've got to stay in my seat.

Wrestle!

Come on. Remember what I said? It's funny rules in here.

Mum's right. Like, erm, musical chairs.

This man they say can put you at the scene. What does that mean?

-I don't know.

-Do you know him? Do you know who they're talking about?

Gem!

I swear I don't know anything.

What did the solicitor say?

They said they'll set a trial date and then...

..you know, hopefully it'll get thrown out.

That's great. That's good news.

They're going to sort it out, they'll fix it all.

Gem, this is a nightmare.

-They've got the wrong man.

-I know.

Of course I know.

Look at you. You...

..you wouldn't dare.

And I'd kill you if you killed someone.

Hey, why don't you go and have a look over there? That looks fun.

No.

Go on, Mase.

Can you draw us a picture? Then you can tell me about your footy.

I want to hear all about that penalty. Go on.

See? See why I haven't brought him?

Then we have to tell him. He's not stupid. He's not a baby.

He's my baby and I don't want him to know about this.

You should've thought of that before.

Ten weeks. That's all.

He only has to believe it for ten more weeks and then you're home.

-He'll be all right.

-What about you?

-Still behaving?

-Course!

Why are you wearing that?

Oh, I'm, erm, playing five-a-side after this. I'm on red team, innit.

You wear them for PE, don't you, Mase?

How did Matt do in his mocks? Have you heard anything yet?

Yeah, he got, erm, maths and English he got As, B in history,

and we find out about physics on Thursday.

I'm proud of him.

I'd tell him myself if I saw him.

Before I forget,

I've got you a little treat.

Down there.

Right... You, out.

I'm being invited to leave.

One moment, officer.

You best be getting out of here, because I am never doing that.

That's enough. Come on!

I had to lie to work. Said I had the flu.

I know. I'm sorry.

Do your mum and dad know? Do you want me to tell them?

No, no. I'll tell them. You know what my mum gets like.

CHATTER AND LAUGHING

It's noisy.

It's like this all the time, even on the wing.

Do you share a room?

It's called a cell, Gem.

Sorry.

Cell.

Don't worry. He's not my type.

-What?

-My cell mate, Gemma, he's an arsonist.

He burned down a pub in Huddersfield.

Don't let him smoke in bed.

-What's the food like?

-It's better than yours.

-I'm joking.

-No, you're not.

No, I'm not.

Ladies and gentlemen, time's up.

Don't worry. We'll get you out of here.

Haven't you had enough queuing for one day?

-I'll get bus.

-To where?

Come on, get in the car.

-It does get...

-I don't want it to get easier.

My husband shouldn't even be here. He hasn't done anything wrong.

He's not like that... them.

Is he on remand?

Yeah.

So they didn't let him out on bail?

What are you saying?

Someone, somewhere thinks he's done something wrong.

Seatbelt.

So you've people to help and talk to?

Yeah, I've got people.

Lots of people.

Good, because you'll need them.

-And you're eating?

-Can't.

Well, you need to eat.

Your husband...

Paul.

How long has he been in prison?

Six years, six more to go.

Long term but not a lifer.

-What?

-He didn't kill anyone.

Actually, can you...

-..can you drop me here, please?

-Here?

-Mmm.

You know, you don't know me.

Or my husband.

I think you're very rude.

I'm sorry, but I didn't mean to upset you, love.

Here...

this is my address.

Top one's my home number but you're more likely to get me on my mobile.

If you need anything, just call me, yeah?

I won't...

Thanks.

DOORBELL

Hang on!

Oh, my god! Gemma!

-Oh... You're not!

-I am.

-You are! How many months?

-Six.

Six months? Oh, lovely little bump!

-Auntie Donna!

-I'm coming! Don't touch that hot tap!

Come in, then.

Water baby, this one. Live in the bath if she could.

Right, you.

Sit there.

Look, it's your favourite.

-Darren. This is Gemma, one of my babies.

-Hi, Darren.

And this...

..this is number seven.

Seven foster grandkids. How old does that make me sound?

You told your mum?

I don't know where she is.

Glasgow? The Moon?

-I'll have to clear a space.

-What?

The Wall of Shame.

Always like that.

Used to have to give you a sweet to make you smile.

-Donna, there's something...

-So, who is he, the lucky fella?

His name's Steve.

Steve? What does he do?

He, erm... well, he runs his own business and it's doing really well.

We bought a house about three months ago.

-Cavendish Estate.

-Very nice!

DOORBELL

Hey, you! Ring if you're going to be late.

ADD. So full of Ritalin, he rattles when he walks.

The Darrens of this world...!

But you, Gemma, you are my success story.

So when are you going to bring him round to meet me?

Make sure he's good enough for you.

Soon.

I'll call you.

DISTANT RUMBLING ROCK MUSIC

LOUD ROCK MUSIC

Move these bags and turn that down!

Dad sends his love.

Tea in half an hour. It's pasta and I don't want any moaning.

Oh, I told Dad about your exam results.

He said he's really proud of you.

Did he? Right.

# Come on, skinny love, just last the year

# Pour a little salt, we were never here

# My, my, my,

# My, my ,my ,my ,my, my, my

# Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer

# I tell my love to wreck it all

# Cut out all the ropes and let me fall

# My, my, my

# My, my, my, my, my, my, my

# Right in the moment this order's tall

# And I told you to be patient

# And I told you to be fine

# And I told you to be balanced

# And I told you to be kind

# And in the morning I'll be with you

# But it will be a different kind

# Because I'll be holding all the tickets

# And you'll be holding all the fines

# Come on, skinny love, what happened here?

# Suckle on the hope in lite brassiere

# My, my, my

# My, my, my, my, my, my, my

# My, my, my

# My, my, my, my, my, my, my

# My, my, my

# My, my, my, my, my, my, my. #

KNOCK ON DOOR

-Andy.

-Hi, Gemma.

Do you know? Steve, has he...?

Yeah, he rang me from prison.

Asked me to pop round. He's worried about you.

-Why don't we go and sit down?

-Oh, yeah, of course. Come in.

Nobody will tell us anything.

How long is he going to be in there? When are they going to let him out?

They keep asking these stupid questions

like where does Steve keep his gun?

What?

It's so ridiculous.

I can't believe it.

Hey, come on, come on, come on. It's all right.

Hey, it's all right.

I'm all right. I'm OK. I'm...

Oh, mate.

I don't know how to make this any better.

You don't have to worry about the business.

I told Steve I'll keep everything going, keep it afloat,

while this is sorted out.

Thank you.

Well, he's my partner. What else am I going to do?

I told the police Steve were at work Thursday.

He were... weren't he?

Look...

Steve came to work, he picked up a van,

he did a delivery, and then he came back a couple of hours later.

That's what you told the police?

I'm sorry, Gem, I had to tell them the truth.

Someone... they must be able to vouch for him?

Yes, but not the whole time.

I'm sorry.

Hey.

Look, I know Steve didn't do this. He couldn't.

I really want to help, but...

But you don't know where he were for those two hours.

No.

-Have you got your books?

-Yeah.

-And your homework?

-Yeah.

And, remember, I love you, yeah?

I love you so much my hand's fallen off!

And the other one! Whoops! Aaargh!

Mum!

Hello. I'm back.

Hello, stranger. Weren't expecting you today.

I know I should have called but I just felt better this morning so I thought I'd come in.

I had really, really bad flu.

I know. We got your message.

Not the baby, is it? Nothing's happened?

No, the baby's fine.

-I just had an awful feeling...

-Really, everything's fine.

I had a very, very...

..upset...

-..tummy.

-I thought you said it was flu.

Mason, come and play football!

If you're ill, it's absolutely no problem if you want to go home.

I'll call you a cab.

No, erm, I know what it's like with the flu.

You feel fine if you're not doing anything,

-but the moment you over-do it...

-My husband's been arrested.

-Oh.

They came to the house and just took him away.

That must've been a terrible... well, a shock.

What was he arrested for, if you don't mind me...?

Murder.

I can't even believe I'm saying it.

Do you... let me get you a drink. Do you want some water?

No.

No, thank you.

I don't know what to say.

I can't imagine what you must be going through.

Thank you.

-So what actually happened?

-What do you mean?

Well, was it a fight?

Was it someone Steven knew?

I don't... I don't know.

Yes...

I think I might've just read about it in the local paper - front page.

It was a shooting, point blank. Is that the one?

It must be the one. He was a father of two.

I think his youngest is up at St Bede's. Awful, awful business.

For everyone.

MUSIC ON RADIO: "Halo" By Beyonce

Hiya! Did you have a good day?

-'Kin' A.

-Matthew!

Sorry mum. Mum, this is Saskia.

-Hello, Mrs Miller...

-Francesca, please.

Oh. OK.

-Can I get anyone a drink?

-Yes, please.

-What would you like?

-Anything, please.

You might want to narrow your choices.

Before you ask, they're not home-made.

-It's OK. My mum doesn't bake either.

-Saskia's mum's a lawyer.

-Human rights.

-Oh, right.

You've got a really lovely house.

Thank you.

-And how was your day?

-Want to go upstairs?

Thanks for the drink, Mrs...Francesca.

You're welcome!

So, how was Chamber?

-Crap.

-Why do you always say things like that?

Cos it's true. Everyone's been asked to audition for County.

Everyone. Except me. Might as well just give up now.

You can't give up. You know how your dad loves to hear you play.

Y'know how stupid that makes you sound?

Kyle says he's got two Theo Walcott cards

and I can have one of his.

That's nice of him, Mase.

I was thinking - dippy egg and soldiers for tea?

-How would that do you?

-Good!

Later.

She's lovely. So how long have you two been seeing each other?

Few weeks. Couple of months.

You've kept her quiet, didn't you?

-Well, her old man's a bit funny about her coming round here.

-Oh.

-So, what does Saskia's father do?

-He's a banker...

-A banker? That's a surprise.

-Mum, stop it....

-Another morally upright citizen.

-Behave.

-Free double standards with every Savile Row suit.

Think I'll just go and take this to Lauren to go do her practice.

Help yourself to another drink, love!

DOOR BELL RINGS

I've come to pick up Saskia. Is she ready?

She's just coming. Would you like to come in?

No, thank you, er, we've got to go...

Pinstripes? They say they're making a come back.

-Sorry?

-Your suit. It's really nice.

So, is there anything in particular you wanted to know?

I've just come to pick up my daughter.

Cos I'm sure you've heard all the rumours, and surfed the internet.

My husband is serving an 18-year sentence for drug trafficking.

So you can imagine what that involved.

Speed boats. Sawn-off shotguns.

-It was all really Ross Kemp.

-I didn't say anything.

You said it with your eyes. And that you won't step over my threshold.

We are a respectable family. Not so very different to your own...

Hi, Dad.

-Thanks for having me, Francesca.

-You're welcome.

Matt? Lauren? Who's going to help me with tea?

MUSIC: "Sex On Fire" by Kings Of Leon

# Lay where you're laying Don't make a sound

# I know they're watching They're watching

# All the commotion The kiddie-like play

# Has people talking Talking talking...#

DOOR BELL RINGS REPEATEDLY

Gemma? DS Hunter. Look, I managed to get your phone back for you.

I thought you'd want it as soon as possible.

What are they doing?

Door-to-door enquiries. Can I come in?

Yeah, we managed to rush it through.

They weren't happy,

but I thought in your condition you wouldn't want to be without it.

I want to know what evidence you've got on Steve.

Well, I'm afraid I'm not allowed to tell you that.

Why's that? Is that because you've not actually got any evidence?

Steve said he doesn't know the man that you've said he's killed.

Steve's been served with all the evidence against him.

And if he knows, then you can tell me then!

Steve, his solicitor, they have everything that we've got on him.

If they're not sharing this evidence with you,

you need to ask yourself why.

Gemma, can I ask you a personal question?

What?

-Do you love Steve?

-Got no idea.

Gemma, you know Steve better than anyone.

And that's why you can help.

You're so close to him that you'd notice any tiny changes.

Was there anything different about him that night?

Did he wash his shoes? Spend a bit longer in the shower?

-Was he moody or..?

-No.

You didn't notice anything?

No, I didn't notice anything, because he hasn't done anything.

Why do you think we are doing all this digging up your garden?

Questioning neighbours? All this manpower, all this money?

I don't know! But you're wasting your energy,

looking in the wrong place, ruining the wrong lives.

Ah, poor you, and you think you've got it tough,

what about the dead man's widow?

It's their daughter's birthday today. Molly. Four years old.

I've been a copper for a long time,

and behind almost every arrest there's a woman,

"Oh, he didn't do anything, you've got the wrong man!"

And these women, they either know everything

and they're lying through their teeth, or there's just the stupid ones.

Which one are you, Gemma?

Are you devious, or are you just dumb?

-Get out, get out of my house.

-How well do you really know Steve?

Have any idea where he goes when he steps outside that door?

I know my husband.

What, you think you can just carry on?

Pretty little Gemma in her doll's house. We haven't even started!

GLASS SMASHES

'And the little monkey looked up at his mummy and daddy and smiled.

'Then they tucked him away in his jungle bed.

'And the little monkey took one last look at his favourite star

'and closed his eyes.

'Night night, little monkey, sweet dreams,

'tomorrow will be a brand new day.'

Night, Sean.

Oh, er, Gemma!

Sorry, didn't mean to make you jump. Aubergine and ricotta lasagne.

We didn't know if you were vegetarian.

No, I'm not.

My wife just wrote it down. Medium-hot oven.

Takes about 40 minutes.

Thanks, thank you.

I don't mean to be rude, but I was just going to get to bed.

Oh, right, sorry, should've rung. I'm sorry.

Listen, Gemma, I, I don't want to put any more pressure on you but,

I just wanted to give you a heads-up.

What is it?

There may be some child protection issues with Steven's arrest

that might affect your position.

But... I... I haven't done anything!

Absolutely.

But, y'know what the governors are like on this kind of thing.

There may be a push to offer you compassionate leave.

I really need my job now.

Of course. I understand.

I just want you to know that, whatever happens,

I'll do my utmost to protect you.

Thank you. For this.

Oh, right. Bye, Gemma.

Good night.

WHISPERS: Won't be long. Mummy's here.

GEMMA VOMITS

SHE CRIES

Are you in this for free or summat?

What are you doing with your money? You need new treads.

You need a new face!

LAUGHS

< Sorry, it's a bit out.

You will be, now do one!

What you doing messing around with bud?

Put in as much hard graft as you do in there

you could triple your money, quadruple it.

I'm not interested, don't do the hard stuff!

Never make hard cash then, will ya?

Little low-rent Lou hasn't got the balls for it.

Still got more than you.

CACKLES

Get out me car.

Laters, Lou.

Slowly, slowly, catchee monkey. Breathing in, breathing out.

I'm fine, and you're fine,

we're all fine.

Oh, look, very bold.

All right?

GATE OPENS

You coming in?

-Mum!

-Stop making a fuss.

Now you, you keep yourself decent today, all right?

It's amazing they haven't banned you. That poor officer...

Highlight of his miserable life!

Thank you. Put your finger on there, please.

And you're visiting Steven Roscoe, yes?

What are you involved in?

What are you talking about?

Why is there a gun in your mum's caravan, Steve?

Gemma... Gem...

I found it. Steve. I know.

Gemma, look, it's not what you think, it's not.

-What have you done?

-I've done nothing.

Please, Steve.

Stop lying to me, please.

I've been set up, right? Someone planted the gun.

-Why would they do that?

-I don't know.

-How would they do that?

-Gemma, I don't know.

But you've got the keys to your caravan, Steve. You and your mum.

No-one else knows about it. So how would they do that?

I don't know, Gemma. They must've forced their way in.

No-one had broken in. It was locked. You put the gun there.

-I didn't. I know it looks like that...

-Stop lying to me!

All right, all right. I'll tell you, OK? But it weren't my fault. OK?

I got involved in something.

What sort of thing?

It was driving. Just moving cars for this bloke. No questions asked.

I knew that they was probably stolen, but I thought, you know...

I thought, you know, I'll just do it.

Ten cars, that's all, enough to pay for the kitchen, and then I'll get out.

But this guy just....

He wouldn't let me stop.

-What do you mean?

-Well, that's why I went to the pub.

Right? To tell him I was done.

But he wasn't having it, went nuts, he started pushing and shoving me.

I tried to leave, he followed me outside, he attacked me, Gem.

Gem, he pulled out a gun, right?

He said he's going to shoot me. He's going to kill me.

And I remember thinking, "Hang on a second, I don't want to die."

I want you, I want the baby and I just...

..I grabbed him and the gun, just, it just goes off.

I panicked, you know. I still had the gun in my hand.

I ran to the car, and just drove back to work.

You idiot.

WHISPERS: I know. Gemma, I didn't realise, OK?

-I just got mixed up in something.

-You lied to me.

-I had to lie to you.

Steve, we don't do that. We don't lie to each other.

Look at me, right? I wanted to tell you but I couldn't.

Please, Gem. I had to protect you and the baby. Please, look at me.

No, no, no. Don't touch me.

Gemma?

Can you let me out, please?

SHOUTS: Gemma!

Please, can you just, just let me out?

Are you OK?

I just want to go home.

It's just here.

Thank you.

How many weeks are you?

28.

Oh, so you're over the worst, then?

-Bye!

-Bye!

PHONE RINGS

Hiya!

DRIPPING WATER

Oh, God!

FAST RUNNING WATER

SHE SQUEALS

All right, I'll see you later.

I need your help. Please, now, come on!

I'm coming, I'm coming.

Quick! Come on.

It's all right, don't panic.

I don't know what to do.

Take these, they are Italian calfskin. They don't do wet.

No-one's even picking up.

-Don't bother about that, where's the stopcock?

-What cock?

Stand aside, I'm going in.

Here we go.

Oh my...

Come on.

It should be in here. I've got it.

Pull.

LAUGHS

Thank you.

What are you doing?

BOTH SCREAM

Have you got any conditioner? Oh, God.

What do I do now?

Well, you open the windows, chuck out the carpet, let it all dry out.

Don't think I can do this.

You don't have to. You can walk away.

But I love him.

Well, then you'll find a way to live with it.

Every day, first thing, when you wake up,

you forget, you reach out, and there's no-one there.

To share, to hold your hand, to be there.

Then the doubts, and the questions,

"Does this count? Is this still love?"

Nobody out there knows what it's like.

But we do.

WHISPERS: Come here.

Your husband's defaulted on his payment,

and I've a court order to prove it.

-No, you're not doing this.

-We're in the shit.

Keep your head down cos the sky is falling in.

They won't go away until they get what they're after.

If I found it, they're going to find it. I need to get rid of something for Steve.

You don't ask me that.

-I don't know who...

-We do not have this conversation.

Three.

I'm afraid he won't come out of his cell!

-Oh, right.

-I'm not a liar! I'm not!

We're just trying to support Mason during these special circumstances.

Then why don't you all piss off?

Who the hell do you think you are, Frannie?

I don't know!

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