12/04/2016 River City

I slept with Angel, the night before our wedding.

And do you know the worst part? I'd do it again.

-Get out!

-I should never have married you.

Look, if I thought there was a chance for you and me...

You'd what, just abandon your family?

Gabriel, if you were that kind of guy,

I wouldn't give you a second thought.

-I just want to know that you're OK.

-I'm just great(!) 37, still living at my ma's house,

divorcing a guy that I shouldn't have married in the first place.

I've got one son who keeps asking why we're not living with his new

daddy, and I've just put another son in the ground, so, aye, I am OK(!)

-I'm here for you too.

-Today's about Malcolm.

Nobody's forgotten about your boy.

What about going back and running Chrome?

I like it. Don't think Kelly-Marie will be keen, though.

Before you make up your mind, eh, come and see me.

I have to go.

I will come and see you. I'll do that much.

That's all I can ask, darlin'.

-DISTORTED: Wake up. Wake up.

-Kelly-Marie, can you hear me?

-Kelly-Marie, wake up.

-Kelly-Marie, open your eyes.

Kelly-Marie, wake up.

Wake up, wake up, wake up.

-Wake up, wake up.

-Kelly-Marie, wake up.

We're looking for Kelly-Marie Adams.

-No, no, Kelly-Marie McAllister.

-28.

-Thank you. 28.

-Scarlett?

-She's out of the woods, but she's under observation.

What the hell happened?!

We don't know.

She took some pills and washed it down with booze.

She's OD'd.

What? Like suicide?

No. Not my daughter. She wouldn't do that.

It was just an accident, all right.

She just wanted to block out the pain and she just misjudged it.

That's all.

ALARM BEEPS

SHE COUGHS

-Oh, here. What does this taste of to you?

-No, please. No more.

Last night it suddenly came to me.

Scottish pie, apple pie, shepherd's pie - you can

get them anywhere, right? So uninspiring.

So I think, let's expand the brand.

HE DRUMS FINGERS

American Pie. Yeah?

The brand?

-Yeah.

-AJ, there is no brand.

This isn't a business.

Harsh.

Think back to when you had a real job.

You know, pre-affair.

-And here we go.

-You analysed risks, infrastructure, scope for investment.

And your point is?

Wasn't having an adequate premises a pretty crucial factor?

I had a premises. You put the kibosh on it, remember?

I wouldn't call slumming it with the Shieldinch super-cougar adequate.

Look, this isn't a business, AJ. It's a hobby.

You need proper facilities

and a means of distribution to turn it into a business.

Because at the moment...you're just a middle-aged man at home, making pastry.

What about the Oyster? I could speak to Alex.

-Yeah, whatever.

-Mm-hm.

Hey.

The rest of them went away to get coffee, but they've been here all night too.

We'll all be getting squatters' rights in this hospital, thanks to me.

So, how are you feeling?

Worst hangover ever.

Oh, well, you never could take your bevvy.

-Cheap date, eh?

-Yep.

Where's Callum?

Jimmy dropped him off at Lenny's, with Madonna.

Poor Lenny. Having to go through all that again.

What, baby-sitting Madonna Mullen,

he'll be the one needing antidepressants.

I'm sorry, bad joke.

So, Callum, he didn't see me...?

No. He was fast asleep the whole time the paramedics were there.

Listen, Kel...

What is it?

The doctors, they want to do a mental health assessment.

-Why?

-Well, you took an overdose.

Believe me...it wasn't intentional.

I know.

What if I fail this assessment?

-Can they keep me in? Section me?

-They just want to make sure it's not going to happen again.

But listen, I'm gonnae be here, right? The whole time.

When are you meant to be back in Aberdeen?

It doesn't matter.

I called work. It's all good.

How did I end up here, Gabriel?

Hey, you listen to me. Listen. We'll get through this.

I promise you, we will get through this.

We?

DOOR OPENS

All right, sweetheart. How are you doing?

I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

You don't need to be sorry, Kel.

CHATTER

Well, he didn't turn up! So, yeah, I am holding you responsible.

So what am I supposed to do for a manager?

You know what, forget it!

-Nice suit.

-I had to carry the pies.

Alex, the world is our Oyster.

This cafe is the heart of a vibrant community.

It is the perfect launchpad for an iconic brand...

-Of pie?

-Yes. This is an exclusive opportun...

MOBILE RINGS

Serge, the temp manager's a no-show and Patrick can't come in today,

so you're on your own.

I've heard you're an expert with the espresso machine, Alex.

Never again. Tell you what, go for it.

But you muck in with the rest of the business,

when you're not too busy selling pies, of course.

-Hold on...

-Deal.

Excuse me, business meeting.

Nailed it.

You do realise you've just been shafted?

He's got you working here for nothing.

Molly.

Molly!

Oh! What are you creeping up on me like that for?

I just...

Eileen, dear.

Has this racket been going on all morning?

That's why I need these.

Liz is a wee bit hard of hearing, so she's fine.

What did you say?

Nothing!

That noise, Eileen, it's keeping our customers away.

Here, we could claim compensation.

He probably needs all those builders to dig his crypt for his coffin.

I bet he doesn't even have permission to park all this there.

When did Lenny Murdoch need permission for anything?

If he thinks he can just ride back into Shieldinch and make us

all suffer while he builds his evil lair, well...

Well? What are you going to do?

-I'll...

-Yes?

I'll give him a piece of my mind.

Aye, that'll learn him(!)

THEY LAUGH

Why is it still so messy in here?

Because I hired a team of muppets to do the job.

And why don't the lights work?

-Again.

-Muppets?

-Yep.

-When will it all be fixed by?

-Hopefully by seven o'clock tonight.

-Why tonight?

Because my wee girl's coming home.

She won't like it. I wouldn't like to live here.

It's horrible.

-Bang, bang, bang, bang!

-Listen, guys, let's play a game.

Who can keep shut up the longest. Right? Winner gets a biscuit.

Go.

-Oh!

-The only thing that's gonnae get lit up round here is you,

if you don't get off your backside and get this finished by seven. Go on, move it.

Amber's home tonight, then.

You're late.

Patrick never turned up this morning.

Family reasons, apparently.

Otherwise known as the latest Mullen melodrama.

Aye, just a bit. Kelly-Marie tried to kill herself last night.

What?

Booze and pills.

Talk about selfish.

-You're all heart, you.

-Well, what? She was going to leave Cal.

-Which I blame you for.

-Sorry?

-You didn't need to dump the lassie. She'd just lost a wean.

I lost one too, remember?

Dad!

-Hi, pal!

-Do you want to play a game with us?

-I'm afraid I can't. Me and your grandad have got a meeting.

-Aw!

-We have.

-We can talk about Chrome later.

-Lenny, he's not my kid.

-That's not what he thinks. And he's been through enough.

Coming from the father of the year(!)

Spend some time with the boy. You cannae just cut him off now. He's done nothing.

Sure.

-Why don't you take Madonna with you?

-Nice try.

My mum said not to go anywhere with you.

She says you're the devil's spawn. What even is that?

I don't know, what is that, Alex?

Cal, let's get some ice cream, pal.

-Yeah! Bye!

-Bye!

CLATTER

WORKMAN: Damn!

Muppet.

DOOR CLOSES

All right. Cheers.

BOB EXHALES

How long's it take, eh?

To work out if somebody tried to kill themselves? Who knows, mate?

Huh?

So you don't believe her?

I don't know. It's just that she wasn't right at Malcolm's funeral.

You couldn't have seen this coming.

So I take it you'll be couch surfing with us

for a bit longer, then?

That all right? I want to be here when she does get out.

You still love her, don't you?

-You should tell her.

-Look where that got me the last time.

-Aye, but things are different now.

-You sure about that?

Well, she doesn't love Alex any more.

Anyway, she's been through enough.

If I start unloading on her, that's the last thing she needs.

It's not the right time.

So when, then? I mean, David...

..she's never gonnae get over that, right?

But you could give her some hope, Gabriel.

-Something else to focus on, you know?

-A bit deep, Bob.

Come on...

Malcolm's funeral. Mind what he said?

The bit you read out?

That he regretted getting together with Liz so late.

Not having enough time with her.

-Where's Patrick?

-He had to get off.

Any news?

So...?

I'm getting discharged. They don't think I'm suicidal, just careless.

-That's great, darling.

-Aye, it is, Kel.

Come here, you.

-You all right, Ma?

-Aye, hen. I'll get you packed up then, eh?

Right, come on, let's get you out of here.

WOLF-WHISTLE

-Sorry.

-Sorry.

My fault.

So, are you going far?

-10k.

-All right, nice.

You getting out?

Sore knee. Might be going to the gym later, though.

-Wee bit of upper-body stuff.

-What one do you go to?

The one in the town, bit of a pain, but...

Shame there's nothing local.

-Aye. Anyway, happy running.

-Thanks.

No, I'm telling you, it can be dessert too.

They don't all have meat.

Yes?

Go on, then. There you go.

Thank you.

-Enjoying that?

-Yeah, Dad.

Listen, pal, stop that just for a second.

I've got something to talk to you about.

Your mum's told you that we're not together any more, right?

-Uh-huh.

-And that means... It means I'm not really...

I'm not really your dad any more. Do you understand that, Cal?

But it means that I'm your

Uncle Alex. That's pretty special too.

And we're still really close, me and you, buddy.

OK?

And you, you're the man of the house now.

That's pretty cool too, because...

..you're like a super-hero who's got special powers.

And you've got to use those special powers to look after your mum, OK?

Because she needs you now. She really needs you, pal.

If you ever need me just give me a call.

And it'll be our little secret, all right?

OK. Come on. Let's get you back to Grandpa Lenny.

I bet he's missing you.

This is all we need. Look at that.

Us scum suffering,

while Lord Murdoch does up his mansion of misery.

-Beep him, Jimmy!

-What's that going to achieve!

-So he'll get out our way...

-HORN PARPS

-Scarlett!

Kelly!

Hey, Callum. Hey, darlin'. Why don't you go over and see Grandpa Jimmy.

-Stay away from him!

-OK, easy. His grandad was watching him.

I just took him for an ice cream.

I don't want you anywhere near him. You got that?

-He's nothing to do with you now.

-Cool.

Aye, because you made your choice, Alex.

-So how are you feeling after...?

-After?

I know you're struggling, Kel. There's no shame in admitting that.

-Hey, watch it.

-It was an accident.

-Come on home.

-You sure Cal shouldn't be staying with his grandad?

Don't push me, Alex. Don't dare push me.

He's winding you up, Kel.

I just thought it might be a better environment for him right now.

-What?

-What are you trying to say? He's not safe at mine?

Just until things settle down.

See what's just happened to Kelly-Marie, I blame you.

You come near her again, I swear to God I'll...

I do miss having you as my mother-in-law, Scarlett.

Come on, Scarlett. He's not worth it.

Darlin', why don't you go and play in your room just now?

-OK.

-Why would Lenny do that?

Why would he let Alex take my son?

Jimmy says that Amber's coming home, and Lenny's a wee bit uptight.

Maybe he just wanted some space.

And who the hell does Alex think he is?

Kidding on he gives a damn about Cal,

when he's the one who left him high and dry.

It was him that left, he abandoned him.

Will you relax, please?

How can I? Was that a threat out there?

Are they going to take my son away from me?

Naw, I don't think they meant that, Kelly.

What did he mean then? You heard him!

-What are you doing?

-No!

You're not going back to the hospital, darlin'.

-Ma, give them back!

-You don't need them, hen.

I just need them to calm down, that's all.

Why don't we all have a nice cup of tea, eh?

A cup of tea?!

You really scared us last night in the hospital, you really scared us.

-I'm sorry I'm such a disappointment.

-You're not a disappointment.

-Didn't look that way in the hospital.

-What?

Aye, right.

I just want you to be happy again, darlin'. That's all.

Well, I'm broken, Ma.

And I don't know if I can be fixed.

How come my gran's not called?

Why haven't you told her what's happened?

Why?

Because you're ashamed, aren't you? Of what happened.

-Of course she's not.

-Come on, Ma, admit it.

The daughter who wanted an abortion tries to top herself.

I'm right, aren't I? Admit it!

It's an eternity in hell, Kelly-Marie!

You are unbelievable.

-I'm just looking out for you, darlin'.

-Aye, right.

Don't you worry, you and your sacred God can rest easy,

because once again...

IT WAS AN ACCIDENT.

Perfect timing, that. Well done.

This is all my fault.

Nobody's blaming you.

Do you know, every time I walk up these stairs...I remember.

I remember that I couldn't protect him.

My one job as a mother... and I failed him.

Look, Kelly-Marie, this isn't healthy.

And do you know the worst of it?

See, if it hadn't been for my stupid conscience,

none of this would have ever happened.

See, if I didn't worry about everyone else, David would still be alive.

Nah, I'm not going to be pushed around any more.

That's what got me here in the first place.

Look, maybe Shieldinch isn't the best place for you right now.

Why should I leave?

Because I don't think you're coping that well.

No, I'm fine. Good old salt of the earth, Kelly-Marie.

Always rises above it. Never causes any bother.

Well, just calm down, right? You're shaking.

I can't come off the medication that quick.

Right, let me get a tablet from Scarlett for you, all right?

Not my ma.

Come on, come on.

It was an emergency call-out?

Just as well you're not an ambulance, eh? I'd be dead by now.

Madonna?!

How's Kelly-Marie?

Aye, she'll be all right.

It just didn't help that she came home to find Cal with Alex.

The wee man just wanted to spend a bit of time with him.

Look, what happened to her, I wouldn't wish that on anybody.

I really wouldn't.

But you know, Cal, he means the world to me, right?

Aye, well, me and Scarlett, we'll keep an eye on Kelly-Marie.

Cal will be safe. You've got my word on that.

Listen, do us a favour.

Uh-huh?

Pick up Amber from the jail, eh?

I would go, but I've got to hang about here.

-Make sure these monkeys finish on time.

-Sure.

By 6.30.

Make sure your cab's as shiny as your baldy napper

when you pick her up.

-Madonna.

-One more thing.

Deep-clean Amber cabs?

You serious?!

It's for my daughter, need to make sure it's fit for her, don't I?

Hello.

Kelly-Marie. I can fit you in now.

-Wait for me.

-Always.

I heard what happened.

-I had a bad day. That's all.

-Right.

I really didn't mean for it to go that far.

I'm just glad you're OK.

I'm not.

I'm not OK.

I need more pills.

You knew that you couldn't mix them with alcohol...

I said it was a bad day.

And what if you have another bad day, Kelly-Marie?

What if there's no-one there to call an ambulance?

I promise, I'll be more careful next time.

Maybe you need to feel the pain to be able to heal.

What? I don't want to heal.

I don't want to forget my son. I'm not Alex.

It's like it never happened for him.

Look, I'm not saying that you should forget about David.

But you've got another little boy and he needs you.

Do you not think I know that?

Look, are you going to give me the pills or what?

I'll write you a prescription, for a lower dosage...

..but can I make a suggestion?

Maybe you should try going back to work? Get some purpose back.

Work?

When things are bad at home for me, I find it's the best place to be.

To get away from the world. Take your mind off everything.

Do you think I'm ready for that?

Only you can decide that.

PHONE RINGS

OK, sexy voice. Sexy voice.

Hello?

Yes, this is the Fury. Ready and waiting.

What do I look like?

6'4. Ripped muscle.

Six-pack you could open a bottle on. Arms like boulders.

So...what's your name?

Mm, Hilda.

So, Hilda, tell me your deepest, darkest fantasies.

What do you wanna do to the Fury?

You want to do what?

I'm sorry, Hilda, I'm not that flexible.

Pervert.

-How long have yous been there?

-Long enough.

It's just a way to make a few quid.

So what's with the boxers? It's not like they can see you.

I need to get in the zone.

Maybe this isn't the best place.

No, no. Angus was just leaving, weren't you, mate?

No. Yes. Yes, I was. The Fury is leaving the building.

I'm really sorry about that.

Hey, what are you doing? Give me them.

-I don't...

-Hey, hey, hey. Come here.

Hey.

SHE SOBS

It's all right.

Whoa. Hey, whoa!

I'm sorry.

Listen to me. Don't you dare be sorry, OK?

I'm drowning, Gabriel.

Well, let me save you.

You just backed away.

Not like this. But I'm here for you, OK.

Come here.

All right, sweetheart.

-Sensitive hands.

-Is that right?

This is Scarlett's. She's not even a big fan of Marilyn Monroe.

-Whatever you say, Mrs Doubtfire.

-I'm nearly done.

-Is that right?

-If you're going to check up on me

it's not going to make the job any quicker.

You're just not a domestic goddess, are you, Jimmy?

This office needs more than a spit and a polish to impress Amber.

-Industrial clean, maybe.

-Clock's ticking.

Me and you both know you cannae polish a...

Worked with you, didn't it?

Look, I want this whole place spotless for Amber, you hear me?

And I mean everything.

Well, if the inspection's over, I can crack on.

I dunno, I might hang around.

See if you produce a feather duster.

Oh, Jimmy. One for the office wall.

PHONE RINGS

Hey.

Ach, the salt water's not that good for my nice soft skin, anyway.

-Gabe...

-I'm not leaving. So just lump it!

Look...I never did say sorry.

For letting you go.

-Listen, Kel, you don't need to...

-No, I want.

All that Alex had, you know,

the car, the flat, the businesses...

It was like, I needed all that to feel secure.

And bunking up in a bedsit with this hobo didn't appeal, no?

I just wanted that security.

It wasn't just for me.

It was for Callum...

..and David.

I wanted to be somebody that mattered. That's all it was.

I don't blame you for needing any of that.

I made the same mistake with Euan.

But I'm not going to make the same mistake again.

I've learned my lesson.

Listen to me, it wasn't all on you, right?

Commitment and me, I've never been any good at it.

Then as soon as I realised that I did want it, you...

..it was too late.

PHONE RINGS

Yep.

No, the Fury isnae here.

Look, you want to get a life, sicko!

How's Shieldinch's answer to Mary Berry?

He's actually killing it.

I underestimated him.

I think you did.

I'm guessing you've heard what's happened to Kelly-Marie?

I can't discuss my patients.

You think I'm the devil incarnate like everyone else?

Well, it would have been crueller to stay with her

and pretend that I loved her, wouldn't it?

Like I said, I can't discuss it.

But I do know there's two sides to every story

when it comes to a relationship.

Yeah.

I'll see you later, Alex.

-Hey.

-How's it going?

-Not so good, actually.

Good. Great.

I'm pregnant.

What?

Just trying to get your attention.

Actually, it's a bit awkward.

So I applied for a loan to turn the salon into a gym.

-Nice idea.

-I got turned down.

I can't lend you money, Angel.

No, I wasn't asking. I just want a bit of advice

about how to get investment.

Right. Well you need to find yourself another backer.

Where from?

Why don't you come by Chrome later?

I can review your business plan.

Check out your figures, or figure. Thoroughly.

Hey, Callum.

Hey, what's wrong?

He just wondered where you'd gone.

He was asking if he was going to have spend another

night at Grandpa Lenny's.

No. No, you don't, darlin'. Listen to me.

You're going to stay right here. Because your mummy's back, OK?

Mummy's back and I'm not gonnae leave you again.

Come here. I love you so much.

Listen, I'm thinking, I put him to bed, I could pop into Chrome.

Do you not want another couple of days off?

I'm fed up of doing nothing. Being this zombie.

Thanks.

Hello?

PHONE RINGS

HE CLEARS HIS THROAT

Fury.

You are through to the Fury. Here to make dreams come true.

Hilda...

Och, where is it!

Molly! Molly!

I'm not deaf, Liz! In spite of Lenny Murdoch's best efforts.

Where's the clicker?

-The what?

-You know...

-The doofer?

-Yes!

-Well, why didn't you say that?

-I did...

-Naw, you said...

-Molly! Where is it? It's going to be starting!

Well, how should I know? Have you looked under the cushions?

Of course I've looked behind the cushions...

Well, hurry up, we're going to miss the theme tune.

Why do we have to watch the theme tune?

It's the same every day.

Because it sets the atmosphere.

-How?

-Just put it on!

MUSIC PLAYS

If that tramp does the dirty on that big handsome farmer,

I'll hunt her down and wring her scrawny wee neck.

She's not a real person, Molly.

I know, but still.

So what's this going to do, exactly?

It's to let Count Murdoch know he can't treat

Shieldinch like his own private back yard.

-You're not doing very well, are you?

-It's early days.

And you can't sign your son's name. That's cheating.

Whatever it takes. Now sign.

I'd prefer not to go to war with Lenny Murdoch, if you don't mind.

Coward. Bob?

Naw, you're all right.

Besides, two of his brickies brought their vans into the garage to

get fixed, so...

Right, so it's OK for you and to hell with everybody else!

-Show me the money!

-Just you wait, Bob Adams.

Lenny Murdoch'll be running this community like his own

personal fiefdom before you can blink.

See, when that happens, don't come moaning to me,

because it'll be too late!

Cha-ching!

Mercenaries.

Is a mercenary not a soldier?

Fish fingers all right for you, Madonna?

Uncle Lenny said fish fingers were for common folk.

-Oh, did he now?

-Yeah. He was making roast salmon for Amber tonight.

With a squeeze of lemon. So I want that.

Well, it's fish fingers or nothing, hen.

Common.

-All right, mate, time's up.

-I'm not finished yet.

All right. Here.

You ever see that film?

The one with the Irish guy in it. What's his name?

Liam Neeson.

He's on the phone to these kidnappers and he's telling him

that he's got a very particular set of skills.

I'm the same, I've have got a particular set of skills.

They involve making people that annoy me disappear.

So why don't we take a chance, eh? Just flip the switch.

What's the worst that could happen?

Oh!

He's going to do it. He's going to do it.

What the...?!

We're missing it.

I can see that.

Quick, quick do that catch-up thing, where it records.

How can it record without power? The fuse box must have tripped.

So quick, flick the switch.

How can I? I can't see.

Get a torch!

-Oh, ya bas...

-Language!

No, it hasn't tripped.

Well, what is it, then?!

I'm going to phone the power company.

No need.

BOTH: Murdoch.

Don't worry, folks, the beer pumps are still working.

That's the main thing, eh?

-What, you not paid the leccy bill again, hen?

-Hilarious.

Patrick? Is the whole street out?

Aye, everywhere except for Lenny's.

Why do we need candles? It's not the olden days.

Well, the powers off, Madonna.

-Haven't heard of a torch?

-Cheeky midden.

You should use a shovel for that, like Mummy.

What are you talking about?

Uncle Lenny says you use a shovel to put your make-up on.

Less time you spend round Uncle Lenny's, the better.

What am I doing? I shouldn't be doing this.

It's too soon...

I'm going to get changed. This was a stupid idea.

Kelly, you listen to me.

You living your life doesn't mean you are forgetting David.

Because that wee guy is going to be in your heart always.

Wherever you go. And you being brave

will make him so proud of you, so proud of his mummy.

Do you know what, Ma? You're right.

DOOR SHUTS

Lenny, I'm sorry, but she wasn't there.

Apparently, she was let out this morning.

MUSIC PLAYS

-Hiya, Kel.

-Hey, Tinda, good to see you. It's good to be back.

I'll be in my office.

Didn't Lenny tell you I'd be here? He wants me running things for now.

And we didn't know you'd be back so soon.

Did you remember your knickers, love?

Aw, aye, there they are, keeping your ankles warm.

We're getting divorced, remember?

-So what are we going to do?

-Sorry?

We can't both be here.

You're ruining everything, you know that?

Everywhere I turn. There you are. Poisoning everything.

OK, then.

Don't patronise me, Alex! Don't you dare patronise me!

You're the most selfish,

self-centred person I think I've ever met.

Look, Kel. I'm sorry you had to come in and see that.

I really am. Honestly, I didn't think you'd be back.

-But you need to let go.

-Let what go?

-Me.

You're so full of yourself.

I'm not here to torture you, OK? No matter what you think.

I'm just trying to get on with things.

And do you know what? I suggest you do the same.

You know what? I bet, deep down, you were relieved not to be a dad.

What did you say? I went through hell when David died.

Really? Cos you seem to have forgotten him quick enough.

Just because I don't love you, doesn't mean I don't love my son.

Even when you're getting a ride in my office.

Don't you dare, dare tell me how to grieve.

See, David's better off where he is.

Because having you as a dad, bringing him up,

I couldn't think of a worse fate for a wee boy.

Don't push me, Kel?

Why? What you going to do?

You gonnae hit me?

Go on, then.

Maybe you're right.

Maybe I wouldn't have been parent of the year,

but at least I didn't want rid of him.

That's right. Because if it wasn't for me,

you'd have never got to even hold your son.

You should be thanking me.

Aye, aye, what's this, a seance?

-Something I said?

-This is you. This is all down to you!

-How?

-You've taken out the power. You've shorted the whole street.

-I don't think so.

-See, your plans to take over Shieldinch,

I'm here to tell you, you've met your match.

Want to introduce me to him?

I'm not gonnae stop until you get your comeuppance for this,

because this whole community is against you.

We're united.

CHEERING

Whisky, large.

-All right, Lenny. Heard Amber was...

-Go away.

Nae bother.

You all right, mate?

Thank God for that power cut.

When you go home, the phone's off the hook.

I'd leave it that way.

Hilda, per chance?

-She's pure filth, man.

-Aye, we spoke.

So is the Fury calling it a day?

Aye, he's hanging up the magic thong forever.

Looked like boxer shorts from where I was standing.

Just need to find another way to make my fortune.

A proper job, maybe?

Don't be daft. Hey, I know.

We're all good-looking boys.

Great bods. We should start one of them male strip acts.

They go down a storm. Drive women crazy.

ALL: No.

-All right. It was just an idea.

-You want another pint?

No, I'm gonnae sink this and catch up with Kel.

-She's back working again.

-That's brilliant, mate.

-Yeah.

-Aw, the big man's all loved up. I'll take one.

Lenny, open up!

I don't think he's in.

You do know Alex is just using you for sex, don't you?

He'd never be interested in someone like you.

In fact, when he's finished,

he'll just put you back in the gutter where you came from.

-Don't you dare ignore me!

-I don't want any trouble, right?

Well, stay out of my club, then. Do you understand?

You stay away.

We don't allow working girls in there.

You know what? Alex was right. You're shot in the head.

Cow!

Kelly-Marie!

Fight! There's a fight outside!

Get off me!

Stop them, then, it's your sister.

Don't look at me, I've got nae chance.

-Enough. Enough.

-Gabriel, back off!

-Lenny, do something!

-Like what?

Get off me.

-Whose round is it?

-Gabriel's.

Aw, you're joking.

-What the hell was that all about?

-Nothing.

It didn't look like nothing.

The wee tart just wound me up, that's all.

About what?

-Look, talk to me, Kel. Come on.

-She was in the office with Alex.

And yet again, we're back to Alex.

They were in my office, they were about to do it.

-So what, you're jealous?

-What? No.

You just battered that lassie because she was with Alex.

You just admitted it, Kel.

Trust me, I'm no' jealous. He had a pop at me in Chrome.

Said that if it wasn't for him, I'd have had an abortion.

-Murdering my own baby.

-Right.

So I was angry, and I took it out on her.

I shouldn't have done that.

-No. You should have taken it out on him.

-Aye, I should've.

Please tell me you're not in...

I wouldn't spit on the guy if he was on fire.

Doesn't mean that you're not in love with him.

I'll just need to prove it to you, then, won't I?

It's looking good.

Got there in the end. What do you want?

Kelly-Marie had a pop at me at the club earlier.

-I thought I'd warn you in case she's on the war-path.

-How?

She er... She caught me with...

Angel.

Yeah? How did you know?

I just had a ringside seat at the fight.

Can I give you a wee bit of advice?

You gonnae talk to me about the birds and the bees, Dad?

It's a bit late for that.

You bump ugly with whoever you want, but not on my doorstep.

The last thing I need, a woman scorned.

Fair enough.

Good. Father-son talk done. You hungry?

Look, Lenny, I'm sorry Amber never came home.

You heard from her?

So what now?

Business as usual. You hungry or not?

Yeah.

I can manage.

Just let me help you, all right?

I just had a punch-up with your sister.

I wouldn't exactly call it a punch-up.

So what was that all about?

She caught me with Alex. But she knows it's just sex.

Nothing else. I didn't think she'd care.

I was wrong.

My sister's been through a lot recently.

I'll apologise.

I probably wouldn't if I was you.

I suppose you think I deserve this, for sleeping around.

-Really?

-I get it. Don't commit, don't get hurt.

But others might.

-Collateral damage.

-Sounds like you're speaking from experience.

Like I say, I get it.

PHONE DINGS

What is it?

Looks like I'm opening a gym.

Seriously?

Backed by Alex.

Guilt trip, obviously.

Not such a meaningless relationship after all, then, eh?

You know, maybe, maybe if I'd said it the last time...

..maybe things might have been different.

If I'd been honest.

Told you how I felt.

Just let me look after you, Kel.

Because I promise, I'll never hurt you.

And I know I don't have much, but what I do have, it's yours.

Honest?

Honest.

Man, this is hard. I...

I know.

I know.

Even though you lost me my job?

-What?

-I hated it, anyway.

Lenny's put Alex back in Chrome. I can't work with him.

Just get him out.

How?

It's your name above the door, right?

You should be the one that's calling the shots, not that wide-boy.

-Aw, what, man?!

-Bob!

-Nice.

-That's my sister.

-She's not mine, Bob.

-Gonnae get out?

I'm never going to be able to un-see this, man.

Sorry, mate. Thought it was better than using the bedroom.

You better get those cushions washed!

30 degrees. Put the washing machine on delicate, right?

Yes, Bob.

Gonnae get out.

Yup.

Hey, where you going?

Gonnae go get my club back. You coming?

Aye, I'm coming.

Pass us the salt, will you?

How's the salmon?

It's good.

BUZZER

Here we go, the baying mob, come to burn me out

cos of a stupid wee blackout.

Yep?

KELLY-MARIE: It's me, we need to talk.

Come up.

Great. My stalker's here, then.

Let's just get this sorted.

Well, this is cosy, isn't it?

Not going to offer me a drink?

After last night, we don't want to risk it, do we?

Careful.

What's with the lapdog?

Just bark if you need the toilet, eh?

-I'll just pee on your rug.

-So what is this?

-What's what?

-Playing happy families all of a sudden.

So sweet.

What, you found out you've both got the same DNA,

you suddenly forget how much you hate the guy?

Things change.

What can I do for you?

You were trusted with Callum last night.

-And yet you let that pig take him.

-Excuse me?

You think I was going to hurt him or something?

You hurt him when you walked out his life.

Cal still thinks he's his dad.

I just done what you should've done.

Let him explain to him, so that he's not so confused.

And it wasn't that long ago you were wanting him to adopt the boy.

So he cannae be that bad, can he?

And you just put him back in Chrome?

Let me walk in to find him there.

Have you just come here, Kel, to moan about me?

Because you're starting to sound obsessed.

-I'm glad you've not got a rabbit to boil.

-Alex.

I just want to erase you from my memory.

But everywhere I turn, there you are with that stupid, smug smile.

Last thing I need is a domestic in my living room, right?

Kelly, I didn't know you were going back to work.

You should have asked her.

Alex is in there to clear up his ma's mess.

He's the right person to do that.

-Once he's done he'll be gone, won't you?

-If you want.

No. I want him gone now.

So who's it going to be, Lenny, me or him?

I thought you were stronger than that.

You're letting this consume you, acting mental.

-I'm not mental.

-Hey! That's enough.

Hey, junior, away you go play on the swings whilst

we discuss this with Daddy.

I see, you two are...

That's right.

You weren't the only one who had their Angel today.

Oh, that's nice, that's very classy.

You didn't waste much time, did you? Heard Kelly was on the rebound,

got the first train south.

Take advantage of the grieving mum.

Say that again. I dare you.

What, the more damaged the woman, the easier she is to bed?

Gabriel, don't! He's not worth it.

You know what? Jealousy doesn't suit you.

Problem with that is, you have to care to be jealous.

Is that what this is all about?

You and your lapdog, a wee evening time show for him.

What are you talking about, Lenny? She can't stand the guy.

Love, hate, back to back, isn't it, Kelly-Marie?

Gabriel's ten times the man than he'll ever be.

Oh, I say the lady doth protest too much.

-What do you say, Alex?

-Yep.

She's using you to make him jealous.

You're just too much of a mug to see it.

And desperate.

-Aye.

-Nah.

She's not denying it, is she?

Single, please.

Gabriel, stop! Gabriel, please, please!

You look me in the eye and you tell me what he said up there isn't true.

You've done it to me again.

Gabriel, no, listen.

What do I have to do?

Just tell me you're still not in love with him.

How many times? No!

Then prove it.

Have I not already done that?

With a quick bunk-up? Come with me to Aberdeen. Leave Shieldinch

for good. Leave him behind.

Listen, just you, me and Cal. Let's go. Right now.

It's crunch time, Kelly-Marie. Yes or no.

Me or Alex.

I can't let him win.

-This isn't about him, it's about us!

-So, what,

he just drags me out of the club, pushes me out my own home...?

You walk away. There's a difference.

Why should I leave?

-You can't see it, can you?

-What?

He's destroying you, Kelly-Marie. Bit by bit.

I mean, you ended up in hospital last night.

What, you enjoyed it that much you want to go back?

-That had nothing to do with him.

-Nothing to do...?

You're deluded. You're choosing him again

over me.

We'll take him on together.

You don't even know what you're saying.

I'm not leaving.

I'm sorry. I can't stick around and watch you destroy yourself.

So you are selling up?

I've got a buyer coming tomorrow afternoon.

-Tomorrow, you're kidding?

-Jimmy, my solicitor got in touch weeks ago.

Should we introduce you to everyone, get it over with?

Robbie and I go way back and I met Tiffany earlier.

Angel, actually.

I knew it had something of the whiff of a lap-dancing club.

You're an adult now, you can make your own choices.

I choose to get the hell away from here. The business belongs to me.

But there wouldn't be a business if it wasn't for my Jimmy.

-I'll have a word with the new owner.

-Saying what?

That Jimmy's a good guy, but his wife is a pain in the backside.

-You threatening me?

-Get rid of Alex, or I'll get rid of you.

-You OK?

-I've just never seen him like this.

Don't die.

You know I don't go in for public displays of affection.

Yeah, well, you don't go much for private ones lately either, do you?

There's a definite tightness back there.