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Well, he asked me to give them to her. You should have ignored him.

Dad's gone now.

And having Brian here today would just complicate things.

This is Rosie.

And the other one?

She's named after.... after my sister.

Rosie and Kirsty.

MOBILE BEEPS What is it?

Looks like I'm opening a gym.

I hate to ask, but is it all right if I stay?

Of course you can stay.

Where is Stevie?

He's going to come back for us. You sure?

Stella is all over the place,

I thought she was going to take Stuart to school in her pyjamas.

Gina texted to say she doesn't have to be here,

but I think the whole family should be here to hear Dad's will.

Brian?

What are you doing here?

Sorry! It's lovely to see you, it's just...

a bit unexpected.

Your father specifically asked that Brian come to the reading.

But not Gina?

Yes. I phoned Gina last night and explained. Explained what?

That it wasn't necessary for her to be here.

Right, I'm going to make some coffee so,

then I suggest we get started.

BABY CRIES Right, sit at peace! Come on.

Where is it?

This is a pure nightmare.

Right! Come on. Enough!

MOBILE RINGS

(Stevie?)

THUD

BABY CRIES Hope!

Give us a break, man, honestly!

Right. Come on, you.

So...

..in here are all Malcolm's military memorabilia.

His medals, his certificates, his photos and his diaries.

Thank you. But he shouldn't have left me any money.

Oh, he left all his grandchildren a little money.

My dad mentioned your wife and the twins.

He struggled to remember so much these last years.

Brian sent your dad a Christmas card before he deteriorated.

But Malcolm never fails to surprise.

He wants us to scatter his ashes at the doocot.

The doocot?

Yes, he wrote that he spent some of his happiest times there

with each of you when you were children.

So he wants us be there when the birds are coming home.

His favourite time of day.

You got a posh breakfast? Yes!

Have I walked into a parallel universe?

Not bad, eh? Is it not a school day?

Aye, but we can't have a perfect day if they're not there.

You do know this is Jenny's day and not yours? Aye.

But I'm going to make sure that this is going to be a perfect day.

We owe it to her.

Today, Jenny McLean, for the first time, gets to be a big kid.

DOOR CLOSES

She's coming! She's coming! Come on!

Hurry! Come on!

Mum, someone's broken in and cleaned the bathroom!

ALL: Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, darling! Dad! What are you doing here?

I thought we were meeting for lunch together.

And breakfast and tea. And, yeah, I'm here all day.

And why aren't you two at school? Food poisoning. Both ends.

Who did all the cleaning? We did.

From now on we'll do it every...18 years!

KNOCK ON DOOR

Right. One, two, three, go!

ALL: Conga! Conga! Conga!

DOORBELL RINGS

ALL: Conga! Conga! Conga!

What do you want? Just a word. Can I come in?

No. It's Jenny's birthday. Oh, right, aye.

Well, my dad asked me to bring this round.

It's because you never got back about the one

that was sent two months ago.

Or the one that I put through the door a month ago. I never got them.

The For Sale sign's going up today. No! It can't!

If the kids find out, it will ruin Jenny's birthday!

All right. I'll tell the agent to hang off then. Aye, you do that.

I can't believe you're making us homeless on her 18th!

Jenny loves it here. It'll break her heart.

It's got nothing to do with me. It's my dad.

He can't do this! We've got rights!

I'm sorry, but all the legal stuff's done.

A surveyor will be round later today.

You coming in? We've started. You better have left me a croissant.

Look at that for a handsome fella.

I think...

You obviously meant a lot to my dad,

for him to ask you to scatter his ashes with me, and not Gina. Yeah.

It's just strange he never mentioned that you'd...sent a card.

What made you contact him and not anybody else?

Like you or Dad?

Ruth had already contacted Brian.

So was it Ruth that told you that my dad was ill?

Sorry. I need to check in with work. Oh, no. We'll see you later on?

Yes, of course. See you later.

Listen, I'm going to be here all afternoon,

so if you feel like popping in before the doocots...

Or you can phone me and we can meet up somewhere.

OK, Liz. Thanks for everything. You're welcome, dear.

Well done!

You successfully drove him away with your incessant prying.

What's going on?

Do you really want to know about Brian?

Read these. What?

Letters from him to Malcolm.

But I warn you, they're not easy reading.

Brian wrote to my dad?

For years. Your father never lost contact with him.

Stevie!

Stevie!

BABY CRIES Stevie, wait!

Stevie!

Sorry, I...

Stella!

She just left her in the middle of the road.

What do you think you're doing?

What? Me? What were you doing leaving her herself?

I could see her! Oh, brilliant!

So you could watch as some nutter

puts her into his motor and drives away?

Or a motor comes off the road and smacks into her? All right, Bubba.

Right, you've done your good deed for the day. You can go now.

So, why was she left herself?

I don't explain myself to you, Bob. You're not her dad.

Aye, she hasn't got one, has she? Aye, she does.

But he's not here, is he? Right, you've both said your bit.

Are you all right, darlin'? I'm fine.

Because it's not easy being a single parent with a baby...

I'm not a single parent!

As soon as Stevie can, he's going to come back, OK?

Look, I'm sure Stevie's desperate to get back to you.

It's just, darlin', we're worried about you the now

and we just want to help.

I'm fine.

We're both fine.

The lassie's on the edge, Bubba, you don't need to push her.

I can't believe this!

Am I the only person in this family that knows nothing about my son?

Your father wasn't happy about keeping Brian a secret from you,

but it's just how it had to be.

To protect Brian.

From his own mother?

From any kind of upset or stress.

I mean, the boy was extremely vulnerable.

You're not even embarrassed?

No, because the deception was the only way to ensure Brian's trust

and continued contact.

Now, his medical team stressed the importance

of long-term emotional support.

That was my job, and Raymond's job!

Yes... Yes, it was.

But Brian nominated Malcolm as his named person.

And neither of you ever thought to mention this to me or Raymond?

Well, at least the lying was on medical advice.

We never lied. You just... We never told you.

And I promised your father that I would look after Brian.

He has no-one else.

Eileen, when I lost my son...

all I could think of was that I should have tried harder.

Now, you've lost your father, but your son is back.

Don't lose him again.

Where's your Tenancy Agreement?

I didn't understand it. Why don't they write them in plain English?

You need to get legal advice. Today.

I need to be with my girl on her birthday.

I'm here. Jenny'll get her outing, a slap-up lunch and her party.

You do what you need to. She's coming!

So, where are we going? I told you, it's a secret.

I'll be ten minutes.

What are you up to? That's another secret.

Eileen! Wait up!

I was just coming to see you there.

Sorry, I'm really busy right now.

You know all about housing rules and things... I need your help.

Caitlin, I can't help you. Eh?

I just need a bit of advice

because Alan Lindsay has put the house on the market.

I know. I can't give you any advice. Why not?

Because I'm a prospective buyer.

But it's not even on the market yet!

The estate agent called me. He knows I'm looking for local properties.

So you're not looking to live in it yourself?

The plan is to renovate and re-let, or sell it on.

I thought you knew. You can't just chuck us out on the street.

Nobody's going to chuck you out on the street.

There'll be a notice period. You'll be treated fairly.

Check your Tenancy Agreement. It'll be explained in that.

What's wrong with those?

They have to be in ascending calorific value.

Right. Of course. Silly me. Where are the leaflets?

Nutritional leaflets are there.

User guides at every machine.

Fitness plans in the changing area. Sir!

It's all done. Relax! Chill! Today has to be perfect.

And here's me thinking you were winging it.

Lighten up.

Don't scare the punters off before they come in the door.

Give them a smile. Display the T and A!

It's showbiz! This isn't a joke.

I have put everything I have into this place.

And it's going to be great.

Yes, it is. If it's done my way.

Hi, everyone! Welcome to Train Dirty - Live Clean.

Grab yourself a drink. We've got some protein bars.

CHATTERING

CHATTERING

I've brought over some posters for the Open Mic night.

Oh, brilliant.

Coffee to take away, please, mate.

You coming along, Stella? It should be good.

I can't think of anything worse than sitting listening

to a bunch of losers trying to be funny.

OK, well, I won't set you aside a ticket, then.

This is just one big joke to you, isn't it?

It's just a few hours in the evening, something a bit different.

Some people would love this place and would look after it properly.

But you just think you're big time,

you've got no idea what you're doing.

I worked dead hard when I was here,

I now need to watch you screw it all up.

What was that about?

It says it clearly.

"..on a monthly basis until terminated by either party

"giving no less than two months written notice."

I'm seeing Citizen's Advice tomorrow. Why not today?

JENNY: Mum?

That's why! Come on. We're going to be late.

Ah, good day, ladies.

Are either of you partaking of the special introduction

to the new fitness centre?

Tuition on the machines, free juice and health snacks,

a free health check.

There's no chance we're stepping over that slapper's door.

Absolutely not! After she broke up my Kelly-Marie's marriage?

In the good old days, she'd have been run out of the street!

And now she's bandying herself about as if nothing happened.

She's got no shame. Aye, I know.

He seems a quite a nice quiet lad. He was at the funeral.

Aye, it's the quiet ones you've got to watch, especially him.

Did Liz not tell you? Oh, he was a wild one.

Most young boys are.

Aye, most young boys don't kidnap their step-sister

and kill their granny but, do they?

Oh, dear. Well, if you'll excuse me, Molly.

Did you say there was free food?

SCREAMING

SCREAMING

CAR HORN BEEPS

Brian! There you are! I was hoping I'd find you.

Are you OK? I'm fine. I'm just going for a walk. Good.

I'll come along with you.

It's a better day today, isn't it?

'I was terrified the first time.

'Lying there as they attached the wires to my chest.

'They put me to sleep, but I woke up really woozy and confused

'and my jaw was aching.

'I don't care if it hurts.

'I couldn't carry on like I was.

'The doctors say it's working, I've started to feel a bit better.

'I'm sorry I couldn't see you the other day,

'but I was trying this new drug, and it made me sick.'

Your mother's not as hard as she makes out.

It must have broken her heart.

I didn't know she had a heart to break.

She never knew what you went through, you know.

And that's why grandpa wanted her to have your letters.

They were private!

Well, he asked me to give them to her. You should have ignored him.

Come on, now. I wouldn't do that. That was his wish.

So she'll read all the things that I didn't want her to know?

Well, he thought your mother should know how strong you'd been,

and what you'd achieved.

Oh, he was so proud of you.

Now, I mean, I know she's hurt you...

..and you've hurt her...

..but carrying that burden, it's not right for either of you.

Malcolm's right, you know, love is what life is about.

He always thought the best of everyone.

But he was no fool.

And it's time that both of you take responsibility,

meet each other halfway.

Come on, now. It's the least both of you can do

for a man that you both loved.

Hm?

SHOUTING

THEY SHOUT: Conga! Conga! Conga!

It's been a good morning, then?

The best ever!

We've been feeding the meerkats at the safari park!

So, is it a coke and burgers and all round, then?

Yeah. Guys, have a seat.

Where are you going?

Eh, none of your business. I'm the boss of today, remember.

Oh, yeah.

Is that...?

You wouldn't believe the lengths we're having to go

to keep this one in the dark.

Well, you're doing great. I haven't had a clue about anything.

For the first time in your life.

CHATTERING

It's not this house! They've got it all wrong.

Do I need to call the police?

Eileen! You must be the surveyor.

The estate agent said you were out.

It's fine. I'm happy to show you round.

Be with you in a sec.

Right, they've drunk all the vegetables,

and I've run out of jokes.

So, should I book them in for an induction tomorrow?

The whole point is for this to be a drop-in Open Day.

Just see who has experience. If they do, push them through.

I'll keep an eye on them. OK? All right.

Guys, has anybody got previous gym experience? I've got experience.

Do you want to go through?

You need cross-generational disciplines

such as t'ai chi and Kendo.

I've practised both for years.

Recommended for physical and mental perfection.

So why did it not work for you?

Oh, yoga. Pi-lates.

Oh, what for the love of the wee man is Beach Bod Bootcamp?

Nice kit. This isn't one of those impersonal, "cram 'em in" gyms.

I want my clients to get the best -

dedicated instruction and facilities.

So, where do you want to start?

I might have a look at the free weights, to be honest.

Only if you know what you're doing.

I've got a REPs Level 3 in Personal Training

and Fitness Instructing, I'll have you know.

Really? Where did you train? A wee place down in Shotts.

Well done, you.

Looks like you're needed elsewhere.

It's not only a wonderful defensive technique,

but it releases the chakras as well.

There's an operation for that now.

HE GROANS

Whoa, whoa!

You're OK.

No, no, not yet. You're in shock.

Just relax. Put it this way, you've got a classy bird fussing over you.

Make the most of it, while you can, right?

'I have to accept what I am, what I've done.

'Understand my illness and move on.

'I accept that I was sick when I drove that car,

'and when I killed Grandma Moira.

'But it doesn't help. It's hard to live with that.'

Hiya. How was the will reading?

Enlightening.

My son, my grandchildren, my dad and Liz.

A lovely family picture.

Right.

Apparently I was such a bad mother,

that my father kept in touch with my son behind my back.

Legally became his named person.

Whatever he thought,

I'm sure that it wasn't that you were a bad mother.

Then why leave me all Brian's letters if not to pile on the guilt?

There's not a word about what Raymond and I went through.

My dad had no idea how bad it was for us.

I mean, the only time Brian spoke to us, was to lie. But he wasn't well.

So you agree? You think we were crap parents.

No, that's not what I'm saying.

You think it's hard now? You wait till Hope grows up.

Sorry. Stella, this officer wants to speak to you.

Hi, are you Stella Walker?

I'm really sorry. Thanks again for being so patient.

You saved my life as well as his.

I thought this wasn't meant to be a "cram them in" gym?

I took my eye off the ball, I know. He could have been badly hurt.

Aye, dead or in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

Did you even check him? That was my fault.

He told me he knew what he was doing.

No, it's her fault. It's her gym.

It doesn't matter what they say, you check them.

You let me loose, him, how many others?

All right. I messed up. It won't happen again.

No-one does weights without my instruction.

How you going to do that when it's just you? I'll sort it.

You better. Because one phone call and this place gets shut down.

What do they mean the body fits Stevie's description?

How do you not know it's him?

He didn't have any driving licence or anything on him.

So they need somebody to identify him.

Yeah, well, I can't do that.

It's all right. I'll come with you.

I'll do it. I've done it before. You never forget.

Can you and Ellie look after Stuart and Hope?

Aye, of course.

Stella? Is that all right?

She's in her cot.

I'll go and pick Stuart up as well.

I'll phone the school.

Then I'll drive you to the mortuary.

CHATTERING

You don't have to do this.

I need to see him for myself.

You've been put through enough.

Why do they need to prepare him?

They'll clean him, look after him.

I think he phoned this morning, and I couldn't answer.

What if he needed me?

If it had been Stevie, he would have left you a message.

How did he end up here, Eileen?

They don't know.

Most likely some kind of accident. But what if it wasn't?

What if he needed me and I never answered... No!

What do I say to Hope when she asks what happened to her daddy?

Stella... How do I explain to her that her daddy

didn't want to see her grow up? Stella!

He never contacted us, Eileen, not once. Not once.

He didn't even want anything to do with us.

He never phoned and asked how Hope was.

For all he knows we could be dead!

We're ready.

You'll come with me? Yeah.

DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES

Busy?

Yeah. Everyone's trying to work off your evil doughnuts and burgers.

I want to say I'm sorry.

It was that wee boy you nearly killed you should be apologising to.

I have. I never thought that many people

were going to turn up on day one.

It's great but... Aye, for your bank balance.

I want to thank you.

You were fantastic. You spotted something was wrong,

you were brilliant with the poor boy...

That's what you should be doing.

I know.

I thought I could do it on my own.

Obviously I was wrong.

So...

You're qualified,

experienced, great with people...

..you'd make a perfect instructor.

So are you interested?

I've got a job.

At least think about it.

I don't need to think about it.

Even if I was interested, you slept with my brother-in-law

and you wrecked my sister's marriage.

Alex has nothing to do with the running of the studio.

I don't want to upset Kel.

I'm sorry she got hurt, of course I am.

But Alex meant nothing to me and I meant nothing to Alex.

You need somebody in there, but it's not going to be me.

This could be a great job

and you're just going to let Alex McAllister ruin it for you?

It wisnae Stevie.

It wisnae? That's good.

Oh, aye. It's brilliant.

I'll leave you to it.

I'll go and put her down.

I can look after her for a while and give you a break.

No, thanks.

You need to try and take your mind off things.

I know it's hard... You have no idea!

Stella, I'm just trying to help.

I don't need your help.

Really?

This is you coping?

So you think I'm losing it and all, do you? No!

I think you're under incredible stress.

Stevie should never have put you through this.

That's rich coming from you!

You're the one that put us in this situation, Eileen.

You're the one that went to the police with the disc

and forced Stevie to run.

Stella, I could have been arrested for withholding evidence.

Stevie should never have lied to the police.

Well, it never bothered you when he lied for you and Raymond, did it?

If he never lied, you'd be in the jail the now.

He lied so that Stuart would have a mum and a dad.

I did my best to help Stevie.

You're great at helping folk, aren't you,

especially when there's something in it for you. Hey!

Don't you lash out at me.

You need to face reality and move on.

Stevie chose to hit that guy,

and he chose to lie about it and he chose to leave you and Hope.

She needs to be your priority now.

You're lecturing me in being a mother?

Malcolm had to die so that you'd see your own son!

Listen, I should go. I'll spoil it for you.

No, no, if you go, you'll spoil it for me, and for Malcolm.

DOORBELL RINGS

Goodness.

Right.

I'm going to leave you two.

Please can you clear the air?

So that we may pay our respects properly

to a wonderful man!

How's the job?

All those letters and that's what you latch on to.

I lied to you.

All that guff about how well you're doing.

Your family and your job. All fantasy.

You've been separated for over two years, you don't have a job...

Be happy. It proves everything you've ever thought of me.

Why do you insist on lying to me?

Nobody else - not Liz, not my dad, just me!

Everything is about you. I mean, your self-obsession is incredible.

Tell me why! Why give you more ammunition?

Have you any idea what it's like to be such a disappointment?

To be hated, and to know that you would be much happier

if it was Kirsty here and I was dead?

That's not true. That has never been true!

Really? No!

You know, Grandad always wanted to tell you.

I made him promise he would never talk about me to you or Dad

unless you mentioned me.

But you never did.

Hiya.

Hey, you, you wee wriggler.

Are you a wriggler? Are you?

Come for a cuddle? Come on.

Oh, right.

Oh!

BABY GURGLES

Listen, Eileen, about earlier...

We both said things we shouldn't have.

I'm just sick of everybody thinking that Stevie didnae care

and he just walked away.

Nobody thinks that.

You and Hope meant the world to him.

He just couldnae win, Eileen.

Do you know what I mean? No matter what he did,

he was never gonnae see his wee lassie grow up.

I know.

I'm sorry.

I know I shouldnae be taking it out on everybody else.

Stella, you have got a beautiful child.

Hope doesn't have Stevie, but she does have you.

Don't make the mistakes I made.

Yeah, I know, I cannae let her down.

Listen...

You've got another chance to make things right with your boy.

Don't throw it away.

I'm glad you're both here at last.

Now, where do you think he'd like to be?

One of you must have some memory of spending time here with him.

Of course we do.

I remember him sitting on those stairs, in the sun,

eating his sandwiches and his crisps,

telling me all his old soldier stories.

Same for me.

And it was always sunny.

But it couldn't have been. It's Glasgow.

Right, then, we better get on with it.

Goodbye...

..to a good man.

All right, Stella, what can I get you?

I'm all right, Patrick.

AJ...

I'm really sorry about earlier on. I was out of order.

Bad day?

Aye.

But that's not your fault.

Well, it's not yours either.

I just need to pull myself together.

Don't put yourself under even more stress.

You've enough to be going on with, on your own with a baby.

I know. I'm nae use to Hope like this.

I just need to sort myself out.

So...

I don't know how you're fixed, or if you'd even want me

after today, but...

..I kind of need a job, just part-time.

I'm so sorry, Stella, but there's just nothing at the minute.

Right, OK, I just thought I'd ask.

Obviously if any spare hours come up,

you'll be the first person I call. I promise.

OK. Sorry.

See you later. See you, Patrick. Cheers.

Right, I'm going to head off.

I'm glad you both came.

It meant a lot to him.

You both meant a lot to him. I'll come with you.

No, it's OK, thank you.

I'd just want some time alone.

I'm going to miss him.

Me too.

I'm glad he was there for you.

He was the best person you could have had by your side.

And you're right.

Any confrontation and my self-defence barriers are up.

I'm doing it now.

I realise that it is not easy for you to be around me

and I understand why.

I'm sorry.

For everything.

Oh, there you are. All right?

It's good to see you out. Thanks.

I hear you were the hero of the day. Aye.

Somebody should report her. Don't be so mean.

I'm kidding. Keep your hair on.

I don't care enough to waste my time stitching up that tart.

She is sorry you got hurt.

Aw, that's awfae nice,

but you can tell her where she can shove her apology.

It was Alex that married you, no' her. He was the cheat.

If it wisnae Angel, it would have been somebody else.

Sounds like you've given this a lot of thought.

I've been offered a job. It could be great.

Stella needs the work -

she could take my job at the Oyster.

So?

It's working with Angel at the gym.

Well, if it helps Stella out...

Just remember you'll be working for a manipulative scheming cow,

so you better watch your back.

Oh, aye, and good luck breaking the news to Ma.

Do you fancy coming back to the Ship to raise a glass?

Aye, I'd like that, aye.

Eileen. Mm.

Can I have a quick word, please?

Sorry to interrupt. No, that's no problem.

I'm no' proud that this is the first real home that my kids have had,

but it is, and they love it here.

My Drew's had real problems, scary problems,

but he's doing really well.

If we end up in some godforsaken place with

lowlifes all round us... Caitlin...

I'm begging you, one mum to another.

Please let us stay until I find somewhere else around here.

I'll start looking tomorrow, once Jenny's had her birthday.

What if I give you six months? Then we can take it from there.

Are you serious? Six months.

I will not let you down. Thank you!

Thanks.

It's bricks and mortar, that's all.

None of you had any luck when you stayed there.

Neither did the Brodies.

You're well shot of that place.

But it was my home.

I thought my dad would come back.

He's got a phone.

He's no' emigrated.

And he's happy. Aye, they all are.

My dad, Kirsty and my mum.

and there's me - 25 year old,

no' got a girlfriend, nae job, nae home. Nothing.

You've got me, mate. MOBILE RINGS

Rub it in, why don't you?

Hey Jenny, you look amazing!

Mum chose it for me.

Seriously? Thank you, Mum.

You're welcome, darling.

ALL: Surprise!

Oh, 18 years ago.

20 hours of pushing, sweating, shouting,

then this one gets the cord wrapped round her head.

I tell you, it was pure agony.

I even had to put my fag out!

Enough! Come here!

That was the estate agent. What's up?

I swear my dad's losing it.

What now?

So, your clients are to get dedicated instruction

and the best equipment.

How's that going to happen?

First of all, I do whatever it takes to get you to say yes.

Here's an idea - look after your punters.

That's going to happen whether you work here or not.

So do you want to talk about it over a drink?

OK.

I can't believe that's what you think, that we hated you.

I understand why.

There is no why because it's not true.

It's never been true.

Really, we were hurt and confused and guilt-ridden,

but we never, ever hated you.

That's what Grandad always said.

We should have let you know that you could contact us.

I don't blame you for keeping away.

I wasn't an easy kid.

No.

But you were a kid.

We should never have given up.

Neither of us knew about your treatment.

The doctors never spoke to us.

That's because I told them not to.

I was legally an adult, so they couldn't.

So you'd rather have gone through that on your own

than have us with you?

I had Grandad.

I really wanted you to call me after the funeral.

I nearly did call you.

A few times.

I thought maybe we could get the kids to meet

at a zoo or something, but...

..I chickened out.

I thought I'd wait a month.

I didn't want to just jump back into your life out of the blue

after all this time.

I didn't want to scare you away.

So, how do I explain to the girls that my brother is their age?

Is there anything I can do?

With what?

I know that my dad's left you a wee bit of money,

but do you need more financial support?

Is that to make me feel better or you?

Both of us.

Do you want another drink?

Yeah. Please.

Thank you.

For being here.

It's fine.

It's nice.

I don't think we've done this before, just sit and chat.

No, I don't think we have.

But we will.

You make yourself at home. OK.

Hip, hip... ALL: Hooray!

Hip, hip... Hooray! Hip, hip... Hooray!

Right, come on. Make a wish.

CHEERING

Bottle of champagne. None of the cheap stuff.

You've got to tell her.

I know.

But I'm no' ruining Jenny's day.

I'll tell her tomorrow.

If you don't, somebody else will.

Stella, are you still looking for work?

Well, seeing as nothing's came up in the last two hours, aye.

Good, because I've told AJ I'm leaving.

I've got a job at the new gym so the Oyster's a man down.

AJ's going to phone you later. Are you interested?

Of course I am, aye. Good. Are you joining the party?

Unfortunately I cannae.

But thanks for asking. Right, nae worries. Cheers, Patrick.

Bob, can I have a wee word?

Aye, of course. Nae bother.

Hold on. I'll be back in a minute.

Thanks again. You don't know how much this means to me.

Mm, I think I do. Right!

I'm sorry, but you never got the house.

What?

You've been outbid.

But I put in the asking price.

I know, but somebody put in more.

They made my dad an offer he couldnae refuse.

This cannae be happening!

Don't worry,

I'm sure the council will sort you out with some accommodation.

Plenty of room here, eh?

Mum? What's he talking about?

Nothing for you to bother about.

So what accommodation problem?

I don't know, just some business between him and Eileen.

Isn't that right? Absolutely. It's all very tedious.

Let's get you back to your pals.

Are you having a good time? No.

I'm having a brilliant time.

I'm really sorry.

I would rather burn the place down rather than sell it to him.

He came in looking for you.

Now he wants to show me his bedroom.

He's a wee monkey, kidding on he's sleeping then coming down here.

Right, come on, you, time to go back to bed.

He just wanted to see his big brother again, didn't you? Yeah.

Why don't you take those in there

and I'll read you a wee bedtime story and back in ten minutes?

It's past time for stories. Come on, you, say night-night.

Night, Brian. Night, Stuart.

I really thought that it was gonnae be Stevie

when I went into that morgue.

And when I saw that poor guy lying there, I was just...

..so happy it wisnae him, but...

I don't know.

Do you want to know why I left Hope in the street?

Because I thought I saw Stevie.

I thought he'd came back for us.

SHE SIGHS

If Stevie could come back, he would.

I know, Bob, but I cannae keep waiting for him.

He's gone and it's just me and Hope.

And every day I ignore that.

I blame everybody but him because I'm so scared.

Don't be. You're no' alone.

Yeah, well, I am, and I should be scared.

See when you've got cancer, they talk about

the worst-case scenario, right?

Well, my worst-case scenario is that Stevie never comes back

but my cancer does.

Because that means that me wee lassie is going to be on her own.

No. Never.

Well, see if that does happen, and I know it probably never will,

but see if it does...

..well...

I want to ask that you'll be there for Hope.

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have just landed that on you.

Stella...

Of course I'd be there for her.

I'd love her like she's my own. OK.

Because if I was to choose a family for my wee lassie,

then it would be yours.

It would be you.

Come here.

You all right? Yeah, I'm fine. Right, come on. OK.

Brian!

Where are you going? I thought...

Yeah, go on. I'd like to hear what you thought.

You want to help me?

Yes, of course I do. Oh, really?

All this time I thought you were interested in my mental health.

I thought you were concerned, but you were just checking me out.

No! I saw that look.

Up the stairs with Stuart, hand in hand.

He just wanted to show me his bedroom, and your face,

it was absolute bloody panic!

What do you think I am?

Do you think I'm a risk to a child? I'm sorry.

I don't want your apology,

I just I want to know what you thought I was going to do.

I've had to put up with that look my entire life.

"He's a registered nutter, lock up your kids!"

Brian, please, calm down.

I'm so sorry, but you're being ridiculous.

Ridiculous? Really?

You tell me I'm wrong!

I don't need your help,

but that wee boy in there,

please, I'm begging you...

..don't screw him up.

He deserves better.

Brian!

PEOPLE CHATTER

I don't mean that he's a failure, I just mean, well,

this open mic thing, it's...

Where have you been?

I'm going to make a success of this and I don't need anybody's help.

This is what I've always wanted. I know.

But it has to be right for me too.

What's going on? Is everything OK? Yeah, I'm just going to have to...

I just need to go. Wait. Please don't touch me.

There's nothing going on, we're just pals.

Pals? Pals don't behave like that with each other.

You either look forward or you look back.

Where were you on July 17th?

You're asking where I was when Lindsay Denton was murdered?

Steve Arnott's the Caddy, not me.

He has motive, opportunity, means.

It doesn't make sense.

Armed police!