29/12/2015 River City

-Are you John?

-I am.

I have unleashed my inner floosie.

Harry?! Oh, my baby boy!

I got us a man space. New year, new start.

I'm sure he told you the reason that we need to spend more time together

is so we can get over his affair.

I never knew what Alex saw in you

but that break-in took guts.

The drugs have been destroyed.

Have you any idea what you've done to us?

There is no us.

So, I'm asking you, come home.

It'll be nice to see Tom and Polly again. It's been a long time.

Way too long.

Polly's brother's staying with her,

so I said that she could bring him.

What, David? The adventurer guy?

-I thought you liked him?

-The guy's a windbag.

-Every sentence starts with an 'I'.

-You're just jealous.

Jealous of what exactly?

The three toes he lost to frostbite climbing the Eiger?

Or the steel pin in his leg after he got attacked by that grizzly bear?

OK, he does go on a bit.

Oh! Ah, stop it!

Here, why don't we turn this into a proper party,

-invite the neighbours?

-Are you serious?!

I'm not saying invite all of them. Just some of them.

-Shieldinch's elite, you mean?

-Don't be such a snob.

I am not being a snob.

I don't think I should be socialising with my patients.

It's called keeping a professional distance.

If we're going to be living amongst these people,

we should at least make an effort to get to know them.

Yeah, I suppose.

Good, I'll start putting the word out.

Or you could save time and just tell Molly.

Half the country will know by lunchtime.

HE CHUCKLES

I suppose I better get shopping

if we're going into full-scale party mode.

Get Harry to do it. It's about time he started earning his keep.

Tell me about it. He just treats this place like a hotel.

You know the thing that upsets me the most

is he has such potential.

-He could do anything if he just put his mind to it.

-So, what do we do?

We give him an ultimatum.

We tell him to get his backside back to university

or he has to find somewhere else to live.

-OK. I'll speak to him.

-No, I'll do it.

-I do angry better than you.

-Don't I know it.

Right, so the first thing we need to do is drag this place

into the 21st century.

Turn it into a proper man-cave.

That wallpaper has to go for a start.

Aye, it's a bit Norman Bates, innit?

Imagine bringing a bird back here? She'd run a mile.

What is happening with all these ornaments?

-Is Liz picking them up or what?

-I don't think so.

They need to go in a cupboard, then.

No offence, but if I ever want to live in a museum,

I'll have myself stuffed and put in a glass case.

The couch is a bit dolly, innit? We need to do something about that.

Like what? Even if we could afford to replace it, Liz wouldn't let us.

Who's talking about replacing it?

-You get a throw and toss that over it.

-What's a throw?

It's a big blanket thing. They're dead trendy.

-I'll take your word for it.

-Daytime TV, Bob. It turns you into an expert

-on antiques, property and house renovation.

-Shouldn't you sort out your deposit

-before you start thinking about renovations?

-Have you told Ellie we're moving in yet?

You worry about that and let me worry about the deposit.

-Have you got a wee minute, Caitlin?

-What's up?

I know it's a bad time to ask

but I'm going to need the rest of the rent money off you.

You're joking, aren't you?

It's a week after Christmas. You'll just need to wait.

I've already waited two weeks.

-Well, you can wait a bit longer then, can't you?

-No, I can't.

I've had to cover the mortgage out of my own money.

-Do you want some of my sob stories?

-D'you know what? Don't pay it.

I'm not gonnae be the one that's homeless

when the bank repossesses the house.

A happy New Year to you too!

Can you give me a minute with your sister, son?

I'm watching a film.

Go and watch it up in your room then.

But I want to watch it here.

Oh-oh, telly's gone off. Something's wrong.

We're behind with the rent. Angus is chasing me up for it.

No. Not this again.

Do you want us to be out on the street?

I need to find the money from somewhere.

Find it somewhere else then. I need my laptop for school.

I've got exams coming up.

I'm sorry, sweetheart. I don't have any choice.

You do. I mean, you could sell the TV.

Don't be ridiculous, Jenny! I'm not selling the telly.

Why do you keep doing this to us?

Here, take it.

-Have you seen my phone anywhere?

-No.

I don't know what I've done with it.

I'm sure it'll turn up.

By the way, guess who just picked up an order for another four dozen pies?

I take it that means I'm organising this party by myself?

Do you know what was great about the parties we threw in London?

-They were in London?

-No, no. We enjoyed them.

See, you're not meant to enjoy your own parties. Unwritten rule.

-Is that right?

-Yeah, you're supposed to spend the whole night worrying

if someone's going to spill red wine on your sofa or throw up on your rug.

Were you at the same parties I was at?

You don't host a great party by accident.

Some people have got a talent for it. You've got it. I don't.

-SHE CHUCKLES

-You are so full of it!

Look at last year. That punch I made, it tasted like dirty bath water.

OK, OK, go and make your pies.

If I find your phone, I'll bring it down to you.

Mwah!

There we go, thank you.

-Hey.

-If you're looking for Bob, I think he's over at Liz's.

-Why would he be at Liz's?

-He's moving into her flat.

-Where did you hear that?

-I heard him talking to Angus about it.

Don't quote me, but I think he's going to ask you to move in with him.

-Really?

-That's what it sounded like to me.

What did he say?

-Hey, darling, you all right? Gonnae give us two coffees.

-Aye.

What's wrong?

My mum's selling my laptop.

What, the laptop she just bought you for Christmas?

She's behind in the rent. She does this all the time.

-And it isn't fair.

-No, it isn't fair.

Why am I the one that always has to make the sacrifices?

The oldest always has it the hardest.

It was the same when we were growing up.

But why bother buying me it if she couldn't afford it?

She means well.

Can you imagine having to tell your kids

you can't get them anything for Christmas?

Yeah, OK, I'd feel bad...

But not as bad as I'd feel buying them something

and then taking it back off them.

Our mum was just as bad.

She was on first-name terms with the guy from the pawn!

Look. I know things are tough for you just now

but it won't always be like this.

-Look, I want you to take this.

-I wasn't hinting.

I know, just take it. Don't tell your mum.

Thanks, Auntie Ellie. But we can't take your money.

Two coffees.

Oh, really?

Oh, no. Polly, I was really looking forward to seeing you.

MOBILE BEEPS

No, I know. I know you can't help it but it's just been so long.

I'm sorry, I'm going to have to go, Polly. No, no, I'm fine.

I just think there's someone at the door.

Yeah, let's do that.

I'll give you a call next week, OK? OK, bye.

SHE SOBS

-You all right? How are you getting on with my mum?

-Great.

-Do you want to swap?

-It's like that?

I'd rather not talk about it.

Well, I'm a good listener, if...

Some other time, maybe.

DOOR OPENS

Hi.

-Are you OK?

-I'm fine.

You don't look fine.

-Have you been crying?

-It's nothing.

I'm just feeling a bit melancholy.

I miss London, that's all.

Tell me about it. I still don't understand why we had to come here.

-Your father and I...

-What?

-We needed a change of pace.

-Yeah, but why here?

I mean, could you have picked anywhere more depressing?

It made sense to come here. Your father's roots are here.

I can see why he left here in the first place.

Will you just get off it, Harry? Please. I'm not in the mood.

Listen, how would you feel about me getting a job?

-Don't.

-Don't what?

-Don't play me, Harry.

I'm serious, I was going to look for one after the holidays.

To be perfectly honest, I'd be a lot happier

if you were telling me you were going back to university.

If you'd let me study the course I wanted to in the first place,

-maybe I wouldn't have dropped out.

-Yeah, cos everything's always my fault, isn't it?

I can't do anything right.

Where've you been?

I was having a coffee with Auntie Ellie.

Hey? I hope you weren't telling her all our business.

See, instead of selling my laptop, could we pawn it instead?

It would mean that I could get it back when we've got the money again.

Is this her idea?

Does it matter whose idea it was?

All right. I'll take it to the pawn.

This is my favourite time of the year, hen, Hogmanay.

I wish you'd seen me in my heyday. Men were queuing up to buy me brandy.

-You all right there, son?

-Yeah, I'm fine.

Going into town for the rest of this stuff.

Ooh! Is this for your mum and dad's party?

-Yep, are you coming?

-I am now.

We haven't got most of this stuff

but I can send Jimmy to the cash-and-carry.

Then we can drop it off at your house later,

-so you don't have to come back and collect it.

-Really?

Aye, it's all part of the service.

-That's great. I'll see you later then.

-See you later.

"All part of the service"? Since when?

Since I seen this list.

I'm not letting anybody else get their hands

on that order, by the way.

"Chateauneuf-du-Pape"?

"Prosciutto"? What's that when it's at home?

Gammon with airs and graces, just like his mother.

Jimmy! Do you want to go up to the cash-and-carry?

HE LAUGHS

I'll tell you right now,

nobody around here is going to buy this stuff.

-It's an order.

-Oh, Sir! Yes, Sir!

It's a customer's order, stupid.

Oh, right. I see what you mean.

What the hell's cocktail-blinis?

I want a word with you.

I've got nothing to say to you.

-There you go, Callum.

-Thanks, Granny Kennedy.

Go and get yourself a bar of chocolate or something, eh?

On you go.

Ah, what a lovely boy.

It's hard to believe he comes from the same gene pool as Lenny Murdoch.

So what do you want, Martina?

That stunt you and Jimmy pulled.

I hope you don't think that's the end of it.

-I'm not afraid of you.

-You would be if you knew me well enough.

-Hey, what do you say for the sweets?

-Thank you!

-You're welcome, son.

-Daddy!

-All right, pal?

-What do you want?

-I'm not looking to cause trouble, Jimmy.

I just want to speak to Kelly-Marie.

Kel, I've sorted it.

-Paid her back, it'll all be fine.

-It's never gonnae be fine.

Stay away from me, Alex.

You heard her.

I'm not leaving until I've spoken to you.

Let's not do this in front of the wee man, eh?

DOOR OPENS

Here, you, when are you taking this pair back home with you?

It's been a week now and they're eating me out of hoose and hame.

Don't let us keep you, Alex.

-What's going on?

-Stay out of it.

They're having some marital problems.

But you're just married.

We just need some time to sort it out, all right?

Listen, do you fancy coming to a party tonight?

-Your da's already asked us.

-Are you coming?

We've made other plans.

-If they fall through, you know where we are.

-Cool.

Do you not fancy it?

Are you forgetting who lived there before them?

Sorry, mate. I wasn't thinking.

-Why don't we have a party?

-In Liz's?

-The place is a brassneck. You said it yourself.

-So what?

As long as there's good music and plenty of bevvy.

I've got this wee mate, right, he does deejaying.

He's got the PA, decks, the whole shebang.

I could see what he's up to.

He can't be that good if he's free at New Year.

Hey!

-Hi, Ellie, do you fancy a drink?

-Aye, why not?

I'll have a glass of white wine, please.

-Hi.

-Hi!

So, when were you going to ask me?

-Ask you what?

-To move into Liz's with you.

-Eh?

-Don't deny it.

Patrick heard you telling Angus.

-So?

-Well, the place is a mess the now.

I wanted to wait till it's nice and that, you know?

Well, we can do that once I move in.

Part of the fun of living together.

-So, he's told you, then?

-Aye, well, Patrick did.

-He heard you two talking.

-And you're all right with it?

I couldn't be happier.

It'll be so great to have a place of our own. Here, to us!

What's the matter? Can't get enough of me?

Aw, where was it?

Down the side of the sofa.

You got a message. Anything important?

Um, no, nothing, just a marketing thing.

-I need to ask you a favour, Angus.

-What?

I know Caitlin's late with her rent,

do you think you could wait just a wee bit longer for it?

Ellie, I cannae, I'm skint.

I just had to borrow money off Bob to get a round in.

You can arrange to have her rent cheques paid direct to you.

-Was anyone speaking to you?

-Aye, mind your own business, eh?

-I was just trying to help.

-Well, don't.

That's my sister you're talking about.

It's not her fault she was left to bring up three kids on her own.

We cannae all just go running to Mummy and Daddy for hand-outs.

-BOTH:

-Ooh!

You know, there's a theory that if you divide the world's wealth

equally between the population, it would only be

a matter of time before things would return to the way they are now.

You see, poor people are poor because they see money

purely in terms of what it will buy.

Whereas the rich are rich because they see money

as a means of making more money.

And did you learn that in your week at university?

I've got a theory as well.

I reckon if you poke your nose into people's business often enough,

sooner or later somebody's going to break it.

Well, you could... You could...

It could come in handy when you're doing your books.

-You'd get through them in half the time.

-I've got one that does

-everything I need it to.

-What about your wee lassie?

Madonna's got every gadget under the sun.

Why don't you take down the pawn?

I'm just come from there. They offered me 60 quid. I paid nearly £300 for it!

Look, I'd like to help you, I really would.

Aye, right! Maybe I'll have a shop of my own one day.

Don't think I haven't been where you are.

I've worked hard so I don't need to go back there, by the way.

Maybe you should do the same.

Right. Try the Tall Ship, but don't let Her Ladyship see you.

Thanks.

-You told me it was over.

-It is over.

Then why is that bitch still sending pictures of herself to you?

Maybe this is what she wants, to cause trouble for me.

She didn't exactly take it well when I ended it.

IF you ended it! I've only got your word for that.

I'm in Shieldinch, she's in London. What do you think is going on?

Do you think I'm nipping down to see her in my tea break?

Don't you dare mock me!

I have earned my indignation.

I don't know what else to say to you, Annie.

I said I would end it and I did.

I stood in front of you and I deleted her number from my phone.

-I don't know what else I could've done.

-Well, how about staying out

of her bed in the first place?!

As soon as the holidays are by, I'll change my number.

Beyond that, I don't know what else to do.

Oh, after the holidays, yeah?

-SCARLETT:

-Heya!

Hi!

-I thought Harry was picking all that up?

-Oh, it's just fine.

It's all part of the service.

Thank you, but you didn't have to deliver it.

We just wanted you to know how much we appreciate your custom.

That's very kind. So how much do I owe you?

It's...£287.43.

Great. Well, can I hand that into you later?

I'll get it off you later on the night.

-Tonight?

-Aye, the party.

I think we're going to cancel the party.

-Annie's not been feeling well, so...

-I'm feeling better, actually.

So, see you later on tonight?

-Some time after eight?

-All right.

We'll let you get all the food ready! See you later.

Are you sure you want to go ahead with this?

You wouldn't want to buy a laptop, would you?

No, no.

-No?

-No, I'm fine, thank you.

Do you want to buy a laptop?

You're all right.

Do you want to buy a laptop?

I might, if it was yours to sell.

It's not stolen, if that's what you think.

That still doesn't make it yours to sell.

Why don't you mind your own business?

You're having a party at yours tonight, I hear.

-Are you coming?

-Nope.

-Why not?

-You know why now.

-No-one knows about us...

I won't say anything if you don't.

I'll think about it.

I've got your money.

There's only 150 here.

It was all I could get at short notice.

What about the 20 sticking out your bra?

If you want it, take it.

No, you're all right.

-Just add it on to next month's rent.

-Cheers! That's really good of you.

Look, I'm sorry I had to chase you up you for it.

Not half as sorry as I am.

But It would make the place seem more homely.

Ellie, we're not getting a dog. It's too much responsibility.

But they're worth it, though.

-Will you at least think about it?

-No!

Cos I'll be the one that'll end up having to walk it all the time.

Please?

All right, I'll think about it.

SHE CHUCKLES

Do you know, it won't cost much to make this place a bit more modern.

What we need to do is start with the rooms we'll be spending

most of our time in.

We better off starting with the bedroom then?

You've got a one-track mind. It's a wonder you get any work done.

-Are you all right?

-Aye.

Just thinking about Malcolm.

All those times I was here seeing him,

never once did I ever imagine I'd end up living here.

Look, if it's going to be weird for you and that,

then you don't really need to move in.

I mean, you could just stay on at my gran's until we find something else.

No, I'm fine with it. DOOR OPENS

I just never imagined myself in this position.

-Hey!

-Me neither.

Right, I need to get to Molly's,

I said I'd pick up a few things for her.

-Bye-bye.

-See you.

-See you.

-Cool.

Have you told her yet?

I was going to but she started going on about a dog.

-Bob, you need to tell her.

-I know I do.

I just need to find the right time, all right?

-Can we not put this behind us?

-Don't...touch me!

-Where have I heard that before?

-What's that supposed to mean?

You know, not once did you ever ask me why I cheated on you.

Why is that, Annie? Is it because you didn't have to ask?

You were so wrapped up in Harry, you barely even noticed me.

We were like strangers living under the same roof.

Don't you dare blame me for your disgusting affair.

I'm not blaming you.

I should have let you know how I felt long before it got to that stage.

When I first met Chloe...

..she gave me everything I only ever wanted from you.

Love, affection. Someone to listen to me, to laugh at my stupid jokes.

I felt pushed away, Annie. It was my fault for letting that happen, but...

..I can't keep apologising for it.

Is that your excuse? That I didn't pay you enough attention?

That's so typical of you.

Are you forgetting all the times that you weren't there for me

cos you were working late at the office?

That's if you were working late at the office.

I did everything for you and your son.

I gave up my dream of being a surgeon for this family,

and for what?

I'm sorry.

Did you go to the pawn?

Aye, and I paid Angus his money back.

-How much did you get for it?

-170.

-I thought you owed him 200.

-Aye, I did.

I gave him £150 and spent the other £20 on this lot.

So, you still owe him £50 then?

Is this a maths exam? Aye, I still owe him £50.

The fridge was empty. What was I supposed to do?

You better give me the ticket. You'll lose it. You know what you're like.

I'll lose it?! That room of yours is a tip.

I'm surprised you can see your bed, let alone anything else.

Can I just have it, please?

-You sold it, didn't you?

-I didn't have any choice.

-That's your excuse for everything, isn't it?

-Jenny!

-Are you OK?

-What do you care?

I don't really. I'm just making conversation.

I thought listening was your area of expertise?

-Have you been crying?

-No, my eyes are sweating.

-Is this about your mum again?

-It's always about my mum.

She was in the Tall Ship earlier trying to sell a laptop.

Oh, God!

I'm guessing it was yours. I thought so.

She asked me if I wanted to buy it.

Please, don't tell me any more, I'm embarrassed enough as it is.

If anyone should be embarrassed, it's her.

It was a Christmas present.

-At least you got a week out of it.

-It isn't funny.

I needed it for school.

-Sorry, I was just trying to...

-What? Make fun of me?

No, I wasn't making fun of you. I promise.

Just leave me alone, will you?

And, in future, can you keep your opinions about my mum to yourself?

Kelly-Marie.

D'you miss me?

It's nice to be back.

I'm sorry your friends can't make it.

Do you know what I'm sorry about?

I'm sorry we had to move here in the first place.

-Here we go...

-Tell me this, AJ.

If things were so wonderful between you and Chloe, then...

why didn't you just leave me for her?

-Do you still love her?

-No. I love you. I made a mistake.

You can't keep punishing me for it. DOOR OPENS

This was meant to be a fresh start but she's here, in this room.

Annie, please.

-What's going on?

-It's nothing.

-Your mother and I are going through a difficult time.

-Don't, AJ.

-I did something really stupid.

-AJ!

I had an affair.

What?

With who?

-Does it matter?

-Yes, it matters.

Chloe.

Your secretary?! You cheated on my mother with that?!

-For how long?

-It's over now, that's all that matters.

Is that why we're here?

-Because you couldn't keep it in your trousers?

-That's enough!

I'm still your father, remember?

Maybe you're the one who needs to remember it.

Harry! Harry!

Oh, congratulations! Now your son despises you as well.

DOOR SLAMS Go to hell!

No, you go to hell!

It was bad enough you broke my heart without breaking his as well.

-What do you want?

-Can I speak to Jenny, please?

-What do you want her for?

-I just need to speak to her.

She's 17 years old and you're what? 20?

You don't get to speak to her until I know what it's about.

-What's going on?

-Can I have a word?

-No, you can't!

-Just go inside, will you?

-Make it quick.

What do you want?

To apologise and give you this.

I don't like borrowing other people's stuff.

-You wouldn't be borrowing it.

-You're giving me a laptop?

-I don't need it.

All I do is surf the net and e-mail. I can do that on my tablet.

Why are you doing this?

Look, I was a bit hard on your mum earlier.

We're not a charity case.

Are you OK?

Just stuff going on at home.

Everyone's stressing about this party tonight.

-I'm sure your parents have it all worked out.

-Mm.

-Yeah, I don't really want to talk about it.

-That's right.

You're more of a listener, aren't you?

I can't believe you're giving me a laptop.

-It's no biggie.

-It is to me.

Is it OK if I give you a hug?

A hug's exactly what I need right now.

So, what's McAllister doing about his mother?

He wants nothing to do with her.

What is it you're going to do?

I'm going to see if I can make your problem go away.

Can you not talk to her? You know, warn her off?

Come on, Kel.

You must've known how this would play out

the minute you made that phone call.

We could go to the police and tell them what's going on.

They're running drugs out of your club.

If they go down, they're gonnae take you down with them.

You're going to have your baby in jail

and two minutes after they cut the umbilical cord,

they're going to take it and hand it to a social worker.

Is that really what you want to happen?

Hey! Are you here again? We'll need to start charging him rent.

SHE GIGGLES

Right.

Eh, I hope you 're not planning on drinking all of them.

We got extra in case anybody drops in.

Aye, well, make sure you don't leave your empties

round for me to clean up. I keep a nice tidy house.

So, what do you think, then? I've had it for ages.

Just been waiting for somewhere to hang it.

I don't know. What do you think, Angus?

It doesn't matter what he thinks.

He's not the one that has to live with it.

Tell her, Bob.

Ehm, I'm not sure.

I mean, it's just splodges of colour, intit?

-"Splodges of colour"?

-You know what I mean.

It's not a proper painting.

What's your idea of a proper painting?

Bowls of fruit, boats, people working in fields.

-So, you don't like it, then?

-Not really.

All right, that's all you had to say. I'll see if Molly likes it.

I'll see you later.

Why don't you just ask Ellie to move in?

-I don't want her to move in.

-Are you sure?

Eventually, maybe, but not right now.

And what if I said I couldn't move in. Would you ask her, then?

I don't know. I might. I can't afford this place on my own.

-Who said romance was dead, eh?

-Are you not moving in?

Yes, I am.

Look, if you do want Ellie to move in, I'm cool with it.

-I just want you to know that, right?

-All right...but I don't.

Hurry up and tell her, then!

DOOR OPENS

I've just spoken to Dad.

-He told me everything.

-Oh.

-Now you know it was all my fault.

-He didn't say that.

Why didn't you tell me?

I thought we could tell each other anything.

I wanted to.

But I... I just felt so humiliated.

I just never thought that your father would do that to me.

Are you getting a divorce?

I honestly don't know.

You're always telling me failure isn't an option.

What do I know?

Do you want to save your marriage? It doesn't sound like it.

Of course I do.

That's why I agreed to come here in the first place.

But I just can't stop thinking about what he did to me.

You have to put it behind you, Mum.

Look, Dad's an idiot for what he did but he still loves you.

Just...

give him a chance to prove it.

Please.

I'm so sorry, sweetheart.

I'm so sorry.

It's OK, it's OK. It's OK.

His folks are having a party. Maybe we should check it out?

So, he gave you a laptop just like that?

-Why?

-Maybe he felt sorry for me.

I bet his mother doesn't go selling his stuff

every time they're short of cash.

-People like them have money to burn.

-People like what? People with jobs?

People that made something of their lives?

This may come as a shock to you, Mum,

but I actually want to be one of those people, even if you don't.

Well, there was no call for that.

Do you think I like living my life like this? Surviving from day-to-day?

I had dreams too, you know.

I wanted to be an air hostess.

-Really?

-Mm-hm.

I think it was the uniform as much as anything.

I can't remember what airline it was but they wore these nice wee hats.

I would've killed to get my hands on one of them.

So what happened?

The same as what always happens. Real life.

Still, I wouldn't change it for all the world.

Shall we have fish fingers

or go and see what spread this Annie's got on?

-Right.

-Are you sure you want to go to this?

They're not really our kind of people, are they?

-What do you mean?

-They're a bit stuck-up, if you ask me.

They just gave us nearly 300 quid's worth of business.

They can be as stuck-up as they want.

Kelly, are you sure you want to just stay here and babysit?

-Absolutely.

-But it's Hogmanay, Kelly. I don't want you sitting here

-feeling sorry for yourself all night.

-Ma, gonnae just leave me alone?!

What are you doing?

If you're not going, we're not going. We're family.

-We stick together.

-How's this for an idea?

Why don't you go to the party

and I'll stay here with Kelly and the weans.

Jimmy, you don't have to. I'm all right on my own.

You'd be doing me a favour. I didn't want to go in the first place.

Oh, aye, well, you made that perfectly clear.

-Right, I'll see yous later.

-No stealing the silverware.

You do know that's you in the bad books now, don't you?

Aye, it's worth it.

I hate being first to arrive at a party.

Well, the way my day's going, you might be the only one to arrive.

-Cheers!

-Cheers!

So, you're from Edinburgh originally?

-And do you miss it?

-I miss living there.

But it's just down the road, so it's not like I don't get back.

What about you? Do you miss London?

Big time.

Shieldinch must seem pretty tame in comparison.

What made you come here, anyway?

I'm trying to save my marriage.

And how's that going then?

Well, it's New Year's Eve. He's in the pub and I'm here.

So what do you think?

Sounds like a typical Scottish marriage to me.

So, are you separated?

The ink's barely dry on the marriage licence.

That's a shame. And you've got a baby on the way as well.

I had hoped she might be here tonight.

To tell you the truth, it's the only reason I'm here.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Excuse me.

-SCARLETT:

-Hi!

-Hi! Come on in.

-Thank you very much. Let me take your jacket.

-Right.

-Now...

-What would you like to drink?

-Eh, can I have a white wine, please?

Yeah, sure. Why don't you go through?

-I'll be with you in a second.

-Right. In a minute.

-I didn't expect to see you here.

-Is Kelly-Marie coming?

No, she's not in the mood.

I think you might have something to do with that.

What's up with yous two anyway?

Here we are.

Now, all the food's in the kitchen. If you want to go and help yourself.

I think I'll do that. Thanks for the wine.

-You two don't get on, then?

-Not lately.

-Is this the party?

-Harry, don't start.

-Don't worry, we've got reinforcements.

-Hiya!

So this is how the other half live, eh?

-Oh! I wasn't sure of your tipple so I played safe.

-Thanks.

You really shouldn't have.

Don't do what I did and forget to dilute it.

I had the runs for days, so I did.

-Hiya.

-All right.

Who invited her?

She doesn't strike me as the type who needs an invitation.

OK. Go and get your father, please.

-Oh, no, actually, we were saving that one for the bells.

-Oh! Oh!

I've got the same effect on men!

You got anything bigger?

What time is it, Eileen?

It's 20 to 10, AJ. Are you not supposed to be having a party?

-So why are you here?

-I wasn't invited.

HE CHUCKLES

What do you think you're doing?

The last time I looked, I was having a quiet drink.

-Why did you do it?

-You wouldn't understand.

-Try me.

I had a moment of weakness. She was there for me when your mother wasn't.

Have you any idea how pathetic you sound?

Maybe I am pathetic but that's the way it was.

Could you not trust yourself to stay away from her?

I'm human, Harry. I made a mistake.

It will never, ever happen again. I just need to convince your mother.

Convince her? You should be on your knees begging for her forgiveness.

I'm sorry. I really am.

Why are you still sitting here feeling sorry for yourself?

This party was your idea, the least you can do is show up for it.

How's it going anyway?

It isn't. We've got four guests and that's including gate-crashers.

-That's it? Where's everyone else?

-How should I know?

Maybe you're not as popular as you think you are.

Let's go.

Can you hold the fort for a wee while?

Are you all right, hen? You've hardly said a word all night.

Oh, I'm fine.

Why don't I believe you?

C'mon, what is it they say? "A problem shared is a problem halved."

It's just all this business with Martina.

Aye, she's a piece of work right enough.

-I just wish she wasn't in our lives.

-Where's Lenny when you need him?

Hey, come on! That's enough of that.

Jimmy, I'm sorry.

-I'm sorry for dragging you into all this.

-Don't be daft.

We're family, we stick together.

Let's just leave it tonight, Scarlett, eh?

KNOCK ON DOOR

Hi!

I'm glad you could make it. Come on in. Take your jackets off.

I'll go get you a drink, OK?

-Now, this is my kind of party.

-Aye, it's not bad, eh?

-Here we go, champagne.

-Thank you.

Just go straight through to the living room.

MUSIC PLAYS

PEOPLE CHATTER

-Oh, hiya.

-HE MUMBLES

PEOPLE CONTINUE TO CHATTER

-Hi.

-Oh, hi.

I would keep an eye on him. He's not to be trusted.

If he tries it on, he'll have me to deal with.

-No, I didn't mean in that way.

-What do you mean?

He's bad news. Just keep him at arm's length.

So, you came?

Yeah, well, your mum and dad invited me.

Do you want to dance, Eileen?

You know, I don't think I've got a dance in me.

I've been on my feet all day.

Come on. One dance won't kill you.

Uh, take the hint, son.

-Sorry about that.

-No, no, don't apologise.

It's lovely having two men vying for my attention.

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS

I don't think anybody's coming, do you?

You know why, don't you? They're all at AJ's party.

Maybe we should go after all.

Do you think you could handle it?

I need to move on eventually.

New Year's as good a time as any.

Right, you grab your gear. We'll get the beers.

Doesnae say much, does he?

It must be strange that, eh?

Having your New Year's celebrations in the middle of your summer.

-MOLLY:

-It's not strange if you're used to it, hen.

I suppose.

Well, I'm glad to see the back of this year.

It's been a tough year for you, Liz.

-Having to move into Molly's, I mean.

-Here, you!

Watch what you're saying.

What about you? Are you not going out somewhere tonight?

You don't want to be stuck here with a pair of old fogies like us.

I'll go and see Bob at the bells

but I'm not really in the mood this year.

Not after what happened to Zinnie.

Oh, the poor lassie had her whole life ahead of her.

You never know the minute, eh?

How's Angus doing?

Aye, getting there, slowly.

Lucky, he's got you and Bob looking out for him.

I just hope he'll be OK when me and Bob move in together.

You and Bob?

Yeah, why?

I thought you knew, dear.

I knew what?

Well, as far as I'm aware, Angus is moving in with Bob.

Hi!

I'm glad you came. Come on, come on through.

You all right?

-I could do with a drink.

-Come on.

-You're not leaving now, are you?

-I think so.

Do you mind if I borrow my wife for a second?

-She's all yours.

-Just wait there.

Uh, look, I just want to apologise.

What for?

According to you, you've done nothing wrong.

OK, sorry...about that.

-Do you really have to go now?

-I think it's probably for the best.

I can feel Scarlett's eyes burning holes into the side of my head.

Well, look, I hope you and your wife sort things out.

Likewise with you and AJ.

He's a lucky guy.

OTHERS GASP

Annie, I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression.

-I'm sorry, I just thought...

-It's fine.

-CAITLIN:

-Did somebody forget to pay the electricity bill?

-AJ:

-What's going on?

OK, it looks like the whole of Shieldinch is out.

-Oh, great!

-Well, there is good news.

The community centre has got a backup generator.

-How is that good news?

-Well, I'm the key-holder.

We could move the party there until the lights come back on.

Yeah, it's got to be better than sitting here in the dark.

And it's only half an hour till the bells!

CHEERING

OK, everyone, let's do it. Grab what you can. Food and drink only.

-Right, what do we say, we get some wine?

-Get some wine, yes!

Yeah, OK. I'll come.

CHEERING

Hey, careful!

-Come on, everybody, it's nearly the bells.

-Oh!

CHEERING

MUSIC: Don't Stop The Music by Rihanna

Oh! Ellie doesn't look too happy.

-How could you do that to me?

-Do what?

Don't, Bob. You know what.

Who told you?

What does it matter who told me? The point is it wasn't you!

I wish I could hear what they were saying.

-He deserves everything he gets.

-That's a bit harsh.

It's not Bob's fault he was born without any spine.

I don't know why you're laughing.

When she's finished with him, she'll probably start on you.

You reckon?

You're the reason that she's not moving in. What do you think?

Apparently Bob's not the only one that was born without a spine.

HE LAUGHS SARCASTICALLY

I made a complete fool out of myself,

going on about what we were gonnae do to the place.

Have you got nothing to say for yourself?

I just wanted to get New Year by with first...

-I didn't want to ruin it for you.

-That worked out a charm, didn't it?

I just don't understand. It wasn't that long ago that you wanted us

to share a room at Molly's.

I know but Angus really needs this.

He's not ready to be on his own yet.

Right, OK, I get that, but you should've told me, Bob.

I had to find out from somebody else.

Have you got any idea how humiliating this is?

I'm really sorry, Ellie. And I'll make it up to you, I promise.

Can I just ask you one thing?

This isn't because I married Buster, is it?

No, don't be daft. That's history.

It hasn't changed the way you feel about me?

Ellie, this isn't about us. It's about Angus

and helping him move forward. All right? Come on.

It's from Robbie.

"The Community Centre has power,

"there's plenty of food and drink. Don't sit in the dark."

You go if you want. I'll keep an eye on the weans.

I thought your mother would've been back by now.

Maybe I should go and check on her, eh?

Make sure she's not been lifted for being drunk and disorderly.

-You sure?

-Aye, I mean, the kids are asleep.

I'll not be long.

MUSIC: Lean On by Major Lazer And Dj Snake

-I'm glad you came.

-Me too.

So, will I be getting a New Year's kiss?

-Thanks.

-Maybe a wee dance later?

Right, everybody, it's very nearly that time.

Get ready to say good riddance to 2015.

CHEERING

Ten, nine...

-ALL:

-Eight, seven, six, five,

four, three, two, one!

ALL CHEER

-Happy New Year.

-Happy New Year.

Excellent party, Mrs Jandu.

I had some help.

Bit of a waste of space, from what I hear.

He has his moments, but he's a good guy.

-Handsome, is he?

-Well...

Very.

This can be a new start for all of us.

-If that's what you want?

-It is.

OTHERS SING Auld Lang Syne

OTHERS: # Should auld acquaintance be forgot

# And auld lang syne!

# For auld lang syne, my dear

# For auld lang syne

# We'll take a cup of kindness yet

# For auld lang syne... #

Do what you have to do.

Happy New Year!

Why would he want to see you?

You have nothing to offer.

Maybe that means I've got nothing to lose.

As far as I can see,

you're an ex con spending an awful lot of time with a young boy.

-What?!

-I'm going to finish with the Kennedys once and for all.

Even if it means me going down as well.

It's all just a game to you, isn't it?

I'm going to get right in his head.

Do you want him growing up without a father?

Because that could happen.

Aye, if it does, you've only got yourself to blame.

I'm getting tired of you now.

What are you gonnae do, chuck another bomb at me?