Episode 3 Red Rock

One more job for me and I am out of your life forever.

You're pushing me out. The visits,

the baby scans, the bloody birth -

I should have been there!

So, what's it going to be? Me or this?

I'm a disaster. I'd only mess things up for you, too.

I'm no picnic either.

It is my fault. If Beady hadn't told me about Laser Byrne...

What are you talking about? What about Laser?

I'm an eejit.

I can hear myself blink.

Well, you smell like you're still over the limit.

Thought you might need a lift.

We're not late, are we?

No, we're fine.

I'm not fine.

You seemed a bit...

Bit what?

Well...

You were saying some stuff last night...

Sure, I talk out of the other end at the best of times,

let alone when there's whiskey involved.

No, I mean about...

Laser and Beady.

What?

What about them?

Saying it was all your fault.

We were at the station because of Beady.

And that's it?

Isn't that enough?

Like a bear with a sore head.

You've time for a bit of breakfast. Mm.

Where the hell is Conor?

Supposed to be here ten minutes ago.

What's the point in taking a job if you're not even going to show up?

Especially now I've got people nickin' me pastries.

Come on, family discount.

You're in a good mood this morning.

Why wouldn't I be? I've got a whole day off school to look forward to.

Fun!

What?

It's nice to see you happy.

Oh, Dad, don't get all soppy on me.

No - no, no. I just...

I miss that smile.

This one?

Oh, wow. Yeah, yeah. That's the one.

With the croissant flakes in the teeth and everything.

Stolen croissant flakes.

GASPS: It was you! I never would have guessed.

Oh, and Conor called in sick this morning.

What is it this time?

Man flu, probably. I'm going to be late.

Thought Your Highness might need a chauffeur this morning. Ah, yeah!

Well, I'm glad to see you're looking out for him.

I am, yeah.

He's blaming himself for McKay's death.

Sure, he's all post-traumatic.

Are you surprised, after what he saw?

And all the stuff with Beady.

Must have been terrifying for you.

Being kidnapped by gangsters.

I suppose it's a Christmas Eve I'll never forget.

Anyway, he's gone now.

We won't see him again. Yeah, I wouldn't be so sure.

It's what he told Paudge.

When was this?

Last week. I can't remember - it was last week.

Paudge said he last saw him on Christmas Eve. Oh, yeah.

Christmas, that's what I meant.

Yeah... Is that not last week?

I've been all muddled up since.

You coming to work, or are you going to stay here gassing all day?

Well, isn't this glamorous?

Skiving off school, meeting on a street corner?

I don't know, I think it's kind of romantic.

Depends what you've got planned.

I couldn't afford Paris.

Right, that's it, I'm back off to school. Hey, hey, hey!

I think, if I recall correctly, you said you're a bit of a pool shark.

Sink the black every time.

Pretty good player myself.

Really?

Too much time in the student union.

Up for a game?

Are you actually challenging me?

Unless you're chicken.

Bring it on.

And that's all? What do you mean?

Nothing else?

Well...

Hey, if you're talking about gear, then no.

I promise. Today is about me and you.

It's not an issue, OK?

I don't have to take it every day.

And today, I'm not even going to think about it....

Are you sure?

Hong Kong Phooey.

Thought I'd come see Luke. Give Katie some time off, y'know?

Did you?

Good man, I think I've a medal there somewhere.

They're not both in bed, are they?

They're not here.

Then where are they?

On a plane this morning.

On a plane!

To where?

Australia.

Apparently she always wanted to go there.

Ah, relax.

Take the poker from up your arse, will you? No...

Very funny Mr Kiely, very funny.

Do you want a tenner to go down to the shop

and buy yourself a sense of humour?

Where are they?

Since when has my daughter been at your beck and call?

Y'know what? Don't bother. I'll find her myself.

Oh, will you relax, will you?

Just took the babby down to the hospital.

What? And is he OK?

Calm the jets, it's just for a check up!

I should be there and you know it.

No need for panic.

Will you calm down...?

King of the Ridge. He hasn't been seen since Christmas Day.

His family broke a habit of a lifetime and they came to us

and they reported him missing.

When was the last time we have him on record?

When he came in for the ID parade Christmas Eve.

Tellin' you he's done a runner. Factor 50 on the Costa.

Air and Ferry ports are on alert, just in case.

OK.

Eyes out. Ears to the ground, everyone.

Yeah - watch out for a criminal in Bermuda shorts,

sipping a Guinness with a cocktail umbrella.

A real joker in the pack, aren't you, Holden?

The king!

The king.

You got lucky.

That's true.

I think you owe me something. What's that?

Well, since you just publicly embarrassed me...

It was hardly public...

I was queen of the pool table, that title meant a lot to me, so...

What?

Nothing, just, this...

Yeah, I know.

It's kind of OK, isn't it? You and me?

Kind of...

MOBILE RINGS

I thought today was about us.

It is, it is!

Do you want a drink? No.

Would you get me one?

Why? Where are you going?

The jacks.

The surveillance files say he hadn't been seen since Christmas Eve.

I've got a robbery report and three noise complaint letters to get out.

He came in for the abduction, but I asked your mother and she said...

You what?

I've put in a request to try and get you Beady's phone.

Check social media and all the online stuff,

see if we're missing something.

Is there a problem?

No. Well, get moving.

What were you doing talking to her about Beady?

She said you'd seen him last week.

What? No!

And Mammy doesn't need you upsetting her, either.

And then you barely reacted when Nikki said he was missing.

We know he's been keeping a low profile since McKay died.

Or maybe he told you that he was going somewhere.

Why would he do that?!

Hey, where's my tea? Milk's off.

What are you doing?

I was just getting something for later. And you couldn't wait?

I knew someone round here who could only meet me now.

You said you weren't going to score today. No, I'm not. I'm not.

I promise, it's for tomorrow.

I used to find this whole thing exciting. What?

Dating you, it was dangerous.

You know, you and your drugs and your problems, Connor -

but now it's just boring.

It's just running after you while you run after heroin.

You know, I heard that you never get the same high

that you do the first time that you take smack,

and then you spend the rest of your time chasing that first feeling -

and I guess it's the same for me about you.

You know, this just isn't fun any more.

Wait, wait, wait, wait!

Take it, you take it, hold on to it, and I won't use it while

I'm with you, OK, I promise.

But I just...

I don't want you to go. We'll finish today like it was meant to be.

Me and you. We'll do whatever you want.

I want your undivided attention.

You've got it.

And lunch, I want lunch, too.

Done.

Last chance, don't mess it up.

Leave me alone. No.

What's going on here?

Doughnuts. Jam or custard?

Paudge.. Stop interrogating me!

Look, I'm just trying to be a friend.

Is this how you treat your friends?

Well, it's no wonder you don't have many.

Tell me what's going on, and I'll do whatever I can to help.

I promise. Just tell me, Paudge.

For the last time, drop it.

No luck with Beady's courier in the hospital.

Says he doesn't know where he is -

or he's too scared to say.

Catching flies, Garda Cleere?

Aren't there some criminals you could be catching?

Hey!

Left them by the sink.

That fella would forget his head if it wasn't screwed on.

Did you check that social media?

Er, no, not yet.

Well, get going!

If I knew you were just going to get chips

we could have just gone to McDonald's.

No, I promised to treat you.

Wishing it was a happy meal now?

Nah, It's fine...

Sorry, do you know where the toilets are?

Yeah, just down the stairs.

Sharon.

I've been looking for you everywhere.

You all right?

The car, now!

Why didn't you tell me you were coming here?

They have to check me over too, OK?

Could we not argue?

You know I would have wanted to have been here.

I forgot.

I haven't slept in... I don't know how long,

I'm sleepwalking through my life.

I just took him without thinking about who should be invited...

It's OK, because he's healthy.

Katie Kiely?

Look, Katie...

Just don't push me out, OK?

All I want to do is spend a little time with him and...

Yeah, OK.

OK, what?

Tomorrow, then.

For a few hours.

If you think you can handle it.

Yeah...

Oh, wait - here.

Why did you say you'd take me for lunch if you couldn't afford it?

Come on, it was a laugh, I didn't think you'd mind.

It's not doing a runner that bothers me. Then what?

You're broke because you spent all your cash on smack.

Come on, Rach.

I knew you couldn't do it. I didn't take it, did I?

Yeah, but you can't wait to, right?

Look at you, you can't even be bothered to deny it.

Don't suppose either of you have seen a couple legging it down here?

Done a runner from the cafe? No?

Fella was a guard's son, waitress recognised him, knows his mother.

You plank!

It was a mistake. I thought she'd paid.

Car's parked round the corner.

Ah c'mon, you're not going to take us in!

Not up to me, Sergeant Tyrell's orders.

Is this what you used to call him?

Your pal Beady?

And don't bother lying, I've checked all the numbers here

and they all lead back to him.

You've been poking around in my locker?

You shouldn't have been leaving your keys hanging around.

Thought I could at least trust me partner. Don't.

You and Beady? You and HIM!

No, no, no, no... I'm keeping this.

Forget you saw it. I can't!

You have to.

Trust me! It's for your own good.

Just get out of the car, and pretend this never happened.

So, two portions of chips, a burger, two cokes, and a side of guacamole.

Did you search him?

What for, dessert?

Did you?

I didn't think that was...

I mean I could do it now if you like. I'll do it.

Arms up.

It was an accident, we forgot to pay. Arms.

You're clean.

Yeah.

Don't look so disappointed.

Rachel...

Will you wait outside, please?

Now.

Does she know?

Does she?

Yeah...

Beady's rat...

It was you.

Sharon, don't... Why?

I don't know.

The house...

Beady knew about the fire.

He had proof. He'd seen me do it.

Are you using again?

Is that why you did a runner?

No.

Is he? Mum!

Then why did you tell her? I...

I don't know, I just did.

We were chatting, like.

Then what kind of a "chat" were you having?

"Table four wants a cappuccino.

"Oh, and by the way, I'm using heroin"?

What were you doing with him, out of school?

Oh, please...

Right, well, I see.

It stops now. Why?

Do I have to spell it out to you?

You're a recovering addict and she's too young for you.

You know that. It's only a couple of years.

You realise I'll have to tell your father.

No...

I'm sorry, all right?

Just please don't tell my dad.

If you stay away from my son.

And the last time I saw him, he said it was over...

and I thought it might be.

He gave me the phone with everything on it, all the photos...

and I destroyed it,

and he said he was going to leave the country.

McKay would have never got involved with Davey

if Laser hadn't been after him.

Beady got you to set him up?

Yeah, but I didn't know that... He'd still be alive.

You couldn't tell me?

I was protecting you - the less you knew the better.

Liar! I swear...

I prayed for you in the hospital.

I was so scared. More fool me. Sharon, I had no choice.

The only person who didn't have a choice was the boss,

cos of you - and don't give me those tears, like you're the victim.

He was!

What happened to you?

What happened to Paudge?

The fella I knew.

The man I'd give my life for...

I don't know who the hell you are, and I don't want to!

Hand yourself in.

If you don't, I will.

VOICE MAIL MESSAGE

Sharon, please, I need to talk to you.

Just ring me.

Happy birthday, kid.

Happy birthday! Mwah.

The big 16, huh? Be out of nappies next.

No way - how did you know?

This only just came out!

I have my ways.

Happy birthday, bro.

What do you want for breakfast?

No, I'm OK.

Yeah - and then you'll be digging into my rashers later.

Nice one!

There's some widow's memories for you. Tommy!

What? Get in quick - his mates are coming round in a while.

Cupboards are going to be cleaned out.

What are you doing? Flagon of cider in a field?

No, the lads are comin' over.

Gamer night. Where they going to sleep?

Sticking the tent up in the garden.

LAUGHS: How old are you? Ten?

Yeah - and this from the guy who used to play with dolls.

PHONE CHIMES They were action figures, Dad.

Yeah, that's what YOU say.

Leave him alone.

Saddo.

Here. Open the other one.

Who are you texting?

Just a mate.

Deadly.

I didn't know what else to get you.

The wallet was your mam's idea. The cash was mine.

We need somewhere to put all that birthday money.

He has more than me now. PHONE CHIMES

I expect a decent tip when I drop you to school later.

That better not be who I think it is.

DEODORANT SPRAYS

The ol' dry bath, is it?

You dirty stop-out.

Chance'd be a fine thing.

Go on, what was her name?

There was no name.

Ooh! Like that, was it?

Dark horse, is our Paudgey!

Just didn't get much sleep, that's all.

Me neither.

You too?

OK, something you want to tell me, guys?

Derek O'Dwyer's doing four years in Mountjoy.

If Beady's still in Dublin, he'll know.

I'll head down there, see what I can get out of them.

O'Dwyer? He'd rather cut out his own tongue than talk to us.

I can go with him, if he needs backup.

Someone will have to carry his arse when O'Dwyer hands it to him.

OK, we've had a few calls about some bloke hanging around

St Teresa's school gates the last couple of days -

could you two get over there,

see if you can catch him, have a word?

Paudge has another case he needs to finish up on.

Sean, then.

Good luck, guys.

Keep me updated.

Sorry, mate, would have loved to have gone out together.

No skin off mine.

I can tell. You know what they say?

Never send a boy to do a man's job.

Can I talk to you for a minute?

I've a school to get to.

I won't be here when you come back.

You're right... I have to tell them what I know.

I can get Beady sent down...

They'll arrest you.

Yeah...

It's not like I haven't been here before.

What?

I told McKay everything.

That's why I was here on the day.

You never said...

And make sure you wash your hands all the time.

He doesn't have a strong immune system,

so you have to be careful about bacteria.

And don't shake him.

Shake him? I'm not a psychopath.

There's a thin line between rocking and shaking, that's what he means.

I'll be gentle.

And no throwing him up in the air.

I'm not going to throw him in the air!

And no solid foods.

Must think I'm an idiot.

No comment.

BABY FUSSES

There's some wipes in there, some clean nappies,

and I've got some cream in case he breaks out in a rash -

He's not going to break out in a rash in - what, two hours?

Just, be careful, OK? I will.

Hello...

I'll take care of him.

I promise.

So, are you and Paudgey going through a rough patch? No.

You did seem a little tense in there.

It's nothing for you to worry about, Sean.

Come on, you can tell me. Kosos can be a plank sometimes.

HE can?

It's not right.

It's like Mum and Dad fighting. It's kind of awkward - unless...

Sean.

Did you two "cross the line" last night?

Just get in the car.

Sorry I'm late.

My dad wanted to give me a lift to school, so I had to go...

Have you got it? Where is it?

Yeah, of course I've got it, it's right here.

I'm sorry. Sorry -

and thanks for not saying nothin' to my mum,

and coming up here today.

No, it's fine. I understand.

You're kidding me?

Straight up.

The only big man Derek O'Dwyer can help us with is...

He's found God?

In Mountjoy?

Yer man works in mysterious ways.

Turned his back on his old life -

and he's the shining light of the writing group, apparently.

Don't you just love rehabilitation?

Another dead end.

I did get a tip-off about another one of his guys, Mikey Curran.

He was seen sniffing around Beady's gaff.

Is it from a semi-reliable source?

The screw?

Right.

Er, Nikki?

Yeah?

Do you think I could have a moment with you?

I'm just a bit busy, Paudge - can you give us an hour?

Yeah, sure. OK. Sure.

SHARON: Sarge told me a partnership is like a marriage

without the fun bits.

Marriage has fun bits?

If someone you trust does something so...out of character...

The boss was trying to help Davey and his family -

not that he deserved it.

He broke the rules. He bent them.

For good reason.

It doesn't matter what his motivation was.

Yes, it does.

He was trying to do the right thing - and you know what?

I hope I would've done the same.

RADIO: Control to Zulu Victor 101.

Go ahead, Control.

What's your current location?

We're still at the school.

We need you to head to Woodbine Close.

A body's been discovered on some waste ground.

Real crime.

On our way.

Hey, Lukey. Luke!

LUKE CRIES

Look at this! Look, hey, look, look!

HE WAILS

# I'm a little monster short and stout... #

How about some milk, yeah? Would you like some milk?

Yeah, we're not open.

Forgot this.

He's hungry.

He's fine.

He sounds it.

You come to spy on me, have you? You tried feeding him?

What does it look like I'm doing?

Looks like you're wrestling a jelly.

You don't know him, do you?

Maybe I would if I got to see him more.

You are now, aren't you? Don't be giving out to me.

Just - don't mind me.

Oh, and you're father of the year, aren't you?

I don't make it look as hard you are.

And all your kids turned out brilliantly.

And I'll be on hand to make sure little Lukey does the same.

Look...

LUKE FUSSES All right, buddy.

If you need anything...

just ask. All right?

Was it you who found him? OK, we're going to need to take your details.

Would you just give us a minute? Thanks.

First shooting?

Hands behind back.

Looks gang-related to me.

You don't know that.

Well, he didn't shoot himself. Did he?

Rory's going to be slapping himself.

You can't touch him.

Just looking.

What is it?

Bad luck, Beady.

You're amazing. You know that?

Your mother doesn't think so...

She knows nothing.

I like you...

..you like me...

Nothing else matters.

Are you saying that because you're high? No.

I like you. A lot.

Like, so much.

You know...don't you?

Oh, my God, you're freezing...

Conor, are you OK?

Co-Conor, no - Conor, no, don't go to sleep!

Don't do that, please!

Oh, God, Conor! Conor?

Conor...

Conor, no...

Hello?

Yeah, I need an ambulance.

It's an emergency.

SIREN WAILS

You're going to be OK, all right?

They're going to look after you.

And I thought he was sunning himself at the Costa del Crime.

Hey, forensics will be here any minute.

You don't need to call them again. Yeah, I'm not.

Well, you'd better not be calling Rory.

I want to see his face when he finds out we got him.

PHONE RINGS

Paudge, when you get this, call me back. It's urgent.

Sorry about that, Paudge.

No problem.

Now, what can I do you for?

Just something I wanted to talk to you about. Oh, make my day.

Tell me that you found Beady.

No joy, I take it?

Rory's been out hunting.

No better man. PHONE RINGS

Sorry, Paudge. Mind if I take this?

DS Grogan.

Can you just give me a brief physical description?

PHONE VIBRATES

Maybe I should go back to the station.

Look, Sharon, I know it's a shock, this being your first and all,

but look at the bright side -

you got to pop your cherry with Beady Burke!

I mean, this is huge! No, I have to tell Paudge.

Why?

You're not going to leave me here with him?

Rachel. What's happened?

Tell me what happened.

He...

No.

He did it again. Did what?!

Heroin.

No.

This can't...

I don't understand. Heroin?

Were you there? How did you...?

Oh, this can't be happening again.

This can't be happening again!

SOBS: This can't be happening again!

There you are, little man - I missed you.

Did he give you a hard time? Ah, he was fine.

He was a bit grouchy, but...

Dad already told me.

Right, listen - it wasn't that bad.

It's fine, don't worry.

No, he just caught me at the worst moment, and...

why was he checking up on me, anyway?

I don't know.

Everyone worries about him, don't they?

Everything with his heart, you know?

I know, but...I'm his da.

I wouldn't let anything happen to him.

I know you wouldn't.

And I was doing a good job.

It's OK. Honestly!

I just couldn't get him to calm down.

Who, Luke or me da?

First few weeks, I didn't know how to make him stop.

I was tearing me hair out.

The crying just went on and on.

Still does.

Bit by bit, you learn tricks, work out what he likes.

You will.

Next time will be easier.

I'm not doing it again.

He's stabilised.

They're just letting him sleep it off for a while.

They'll let us know when he wakes.

Conor's on drugs and you didn't tell me?

Shut up.

I'm sorry.

He told us he'd stopped.

Cos that's what people do.

They just stop. We trusted him.

Would you like it if we didn't trust you when you said something?

I'm nothing like him.

He's still your brother. He's a smackhead.

Did you know he was on it?

Are you?

What?

On it?

No!

I told you to stay away from my son.

Angela. She brought him in.

You need to go home.

I want to see how he is.

Go, or I'll take you myself.

Where's Paudge? He's in with Nikki.

What's going on? We found a body.

Thank you.

They've identified the primary school suspect.

He will be picked up later today.

Good.

OK. Now. You have my full attention.

Beady's dead. What?!

We found him on some wasteland.

Why the hell wasn't I told? I was trying to get through...

Did you... Did you see him dead? You saw him dead?

Yes. Sharon, where?

Woodbine, looks like a professional job. Hands tied behind his back.

No prizes for guessing who's behind this.

Sean's there right now -

and the detectives and the technical bureau are on the their way.

OK. Paudge.

Paudge!

This is going to have to wait.

Right, boss. Yeah.

Put me through to the super.

You don't have to say anything now. Beady's dead.

Well, you've changed your tune. You told McKay.

You're still the old Paudge.

No.

Drinkin' so I can sleep at night?

I can't keep...

I can't do it any more.

You can't tell them.

This isn't just about you, Paudge.

What about me? I'm your partner.

They're bound to think I knew, and you'll bring me down too.

I'll tell them you didn't.

Great.

Now YOU'RE blackmailing me.

You made a mistake. Right?

A stupid, terrible mistake -

but he forced you into it. He pushed you and he bullied you.

And now he's gone.

Don't throw everything away over him.

Paudge, this is what you want to do.

This is all you've ever wanted to do.

This place can't lose you.

I can't lose you.

MONITOR BEEPS

You should go back to school.

I'm not leaving.

You'll need to text your mates.

Tell them that tonight's postponed.

Already done.

We'll have your party some other time.

Don't bother.

You can't tell anyone, you understand?

Why would I want anyone to know?

I'm sorry, son.

He'll be all right, won't he?

Of course he will.

He's going to be just fine.

It was a once off, that's all.

You're telling me he's not an addict?

Course not.

You see, cos I don't know...

He seems different to what he used to be.

Looks like one of those wasters you see on the streets.

He's not one of those.

We have to be straight with him, Ange.

Stephen, son... Why didn't you tell me?

See, cos I'm supposed to tell the truth,

but not the other way around - is that it?

Your brother has a problem.

He has track marks up and down both arms.

That means he's been using a lot.

And although he was fine this time...

..it might not be long before this happens again.

SOBS: How did we get it so wrong?

Mum, I'm so sorry.

So sorry, Mum.

We know we're the last thing

between something disastrous...

..and something hopeful.

Just sometimes we make a difference.

That's why we come to work.

That's what this place is all about.

SIRENS WAIL