12/07/2016 River City

We're not so different, me and you.

We both use people to get what we want.

I don't have what I want.

I'm saying... we're having an affair, Alex.

You either look forward

or you look back. It's your choice, mate.

Do you know what it's like to only know half of who you are?

-You're Drew McLean. You're my son.

-I'm not just your son, though!

-You're my dad, aren't you?

-I am.

I'd like to dedicate it to my, er...

my son Drew.

-His car isn't there, son.

-He'll not have gone far.

Oh... It's gone one.

-I have to go soon.

-Just five more minutes.

Leaving's too hard.

I know.

I want to wake up with you.

Go to sleep with you.

Let's at least have that.

If only.

Why not?

No more sneaking about.

I hate this. I want to be with you.

And I hate it, too.

Doctors have weekend courses, don't they?

We've risked so much already...

So, what's one more?

DOOR SLAMS Alex!

Hello?

Oh! I haven't seen you in here for a while.

I thought she must be on a diet.

No, I've been sidetracked.

But, er...now I'm back

and ready to win some major brownie points with my neglected wife.

Lucky girl!

HE KNOCKS ON THE DOOR

She's not here.

-I can see that.

-She's on a house call.

She doesn't normally do them in her lunch.

-But this is a special case.

-Where?

-I don't know.

-How long is she going to be?

I don't know that, either. And if I did, I couldn't tell you.

It's confidential.

You've a phone. Ask her yourself.

Sorry. Yeah.

I have to get out of here. You need to get rid of them.

-They live here, Annie.

-Well, you just distract them

-and I'll sneak out.

-Why?

-What?

-No, I'm serious.

We're adults. You want to be with me. Let's tell them.

There'll never be a good time.

Alex, I can't. Not yet.

I'll take care of it.

Has anybody seen my phone?

Have you tried your coat?

Got it!

Man look...

Can't see what's right in front of him.

There's a guy wanting to get hold of you. Daniel Sperring?

Great. Thanks.

What are you like? Stop your wriggling!

Hey? Hey?

Are you going to let me tuck you in?

OK, that's it.

Morning.

Sleep well?

Yeah.

-That her ready, then?

-Yep.

Er...Ellie texted me.

She's going to pop round, to pick up some of her things later.

-OK.

-Maybe there should just be one of us here...when she comes.

Well, it's not that I've anything to be ashamed of.

You know...? Have I?

No.

That's fine. Just say to her to come round when she wants.

Cool.

See you.

See you.

OK, I'll get a car to pick you up at the airport and then swing by here.

Yep, I'll have the paperwork ready.

And then we'll see you at the Candle Room this evening.

Perfect.

Daniel Sperring.

A London-based portfolio manager.

"London-based portfolio manager"?

Lah-dee-dah!

Other brokers hear the name Murdoch, dingy me.

It took every one of my connections to score this meeting with Sperring.

If we play our cards right, he'll bypass the start-ups

and sell Murdoch Enterprises to top-end investment projects.

Very good. What projects?

Could be anything. Even government-registered schemes.

You got anything to contribute?

OK, then, you go with him. Ride shotgun.

-Oh, do I have to?

-Come on.

You want to be part of Murdoch Enterprises,

you're going to have to earn it.

I want to see you out there, the two of you, in action.

Prove to me you've got what it takes to fight off all-comers, hm?

He's right. You need the experience.

You can't have picked up many networking skills on litter duty.

Sperring will be good practice.

Just smile and laugh at his jokes.

What are you listening to?

Some old musos Dad bigged up. They're not too bad.

Well, do you want to come with us?

-Where are you going?

-Shopping.

-And Gary's treating us to tea.

-Er, am I?

-Of course you are.

-He doesn't need to treat me. He's not my dad.

-Oh, come on.

-Bye.

MUSIC: Don't Get Fooled Again by The Who

DOORBELL RINGS

The gig went well. We had a few bevvies.

It was wild.

I meant to call you, but, er...

I lost my charger.

Who's that?

# The new generation

# Beat and drums and laughter... #

Not bad. Who is it?

A local band.

Ladies, do you mind if I leave some flyers for the gig tonight?

Oh, of course not, Angus. In you come.

Listen, I meant to say,

I think that's marvellous what you've done with those old arches.

Well, you should come tonight, Liz. You might get a lumber.

A lumbar puncture, more like!

Speak for yourself!

Er, listen, not that it's any of my business,

but I found Alistair the other day.

What do you mean you "found him"?

Was he lost?

-He's been living rough in my dad's Portakabin.

-What?

He doesn't look a well man.

I just thought you'd want to know.

Oh, yes, thank you, Angus.

Living rough?

Oh, my lord, that's awful!

Nothing of the kind. He brought it all on himself.

But, Molly, if he's ill and got nowhere else to go...

He had no sympathy for those kids.

And I've got none for him.

Look, we don't know the full facts there.

Not really.

Except what that woman said.

And I think there's a touch of the witch hunt about that.

Well, I've heard all I want to.

Right.

What are you doing?

I'm going to find him.

I must.

He doesn't deserve your help.

Look, Molly, I need a lot more information

before I'm ready to condemn him.

Too soft!

Yeah, I know it's frustrating,

But they'll re-schedule your surgery within a month.

And then we can arrange your follow-up appointments.

I understand that you're worried.

No, it's not that.

It's me and Bob.

You and Bob?

What's wrong.

Well...

-..you know that Ellie split up with him?

-I'd heard.

It's, kind of, my fault.

It's just with me and Hope living there and that

and him helping us out...

it's got a bit messy.

How messy?

Between me and you...

..we never slept together or anything like that.

Well, we kissed.

And...now, I think he's dead keen.

And you're not?

I don't know.

Some things are meant to be and...

..some things aren't.

Yeah. If I leave Bob, I'll hurt him.

But if I stay, then I'm lying to him.

Why has it got to be this hard?

Whoo.

I'm starting to feel human again.

So, where were you?

I told you, I met some guys.

We started jamming. Ended up in Cowdenbeath.

It was a great night.

Do you not get tired travelling all the time,

-sleeping in your car and that?

-Oh, no.

If it was good enough for Johnny Cash, it's good enough for me.

I mean, I get why people think I'm weird.

But that's me.

I can't live under constraints.

-Do you think I'm weird?

-No.

I think you're right.

It's just...

..I like it when you hang out here.

Listen...I know I haven't been around for you

and I'm not a perfect dad, like Gary.

I'd try to be like Gary, but I think I'd bore myself to death.

Fair do's to the guy. It must take years of training to be that dull.

He's all right.

I'd love to see you every day.

But living in Shieldinch, being a bar manager at The Ship...

..I'd go mental within a week.

What?

I know I haven't been around for you, but...

But it's your guitar.

And now it's yours.

Welcome to rock and roll.

It was his, you know?

-Who?

-The man himself.

Clapton.

Eric Clapton.

You do know who Clapton is, don't you?

Aye. My maw likes him.

That's because I used to hang around with him, when I lived in London.

Really?

It was years ago, though, when he was in The Yardbirds.

He offered me a place in the band.

That's brilliant!

So...every time you strum those strings,

think of your old man.

Every time you play that guitar...

..I'll be with you.

On you go.

Take it for a test drive.

HE PLAYS AN OUT-OF-TUNE CHORD

It's a start. It's a start. Nice.

Bob's loyal and he's kind

-and he loves Hope to bits, but he's...

-But he's not Stevie.

He's not that crazy, passionate love of your life.

But Stevie's not here.

And Bob is.

You know, he might be the man to give you and Hope

the stability and security that you need.

Yeah, and I want my wee lassie to have everything that I never had.

A proper home and a family.

But...?

I'm just scared I'm going to hurt him again.

If I tell him I don't love him, then it's going to break his heart.

And then, if he finds out I've been pretending,

then I'm just going to break his heart all over again.

And then, if people find out that I've gone back to him,

God knows what they're going to say about that.

No-one has the right to judge you.

Look, only you know what you're going through.

OK?

So, make a choice...

and to hell with the wagging tongues.

Thank you.

I didn't think you'd understand.

Why wouldn't I?

See you later.

Hi.

'Oh, hi. Listen.

'I'm sorry, I've just found out I've got to go away the week after next.'

What for?

Oh, just some tedious Health Directorate conference,

you know, in some hotel in Inverness.

'Well, I could come with you. We can meet up in the evening.'

What's the point of taking time off work to sit in a hotel room?

The point is, I would see my wife in the evening.

'What?'

In between all the functions and dinners?

I'll talk to you about it later, OK? I've got to go. Bye.

PHONE DINGS

Oh...

You've got it bad.

Change of style for you, though.

An upgrade.

Must be a revelation for you.

Are you in love, bruv?

You are!

Why is it such a big deal for you? You jealous?

-CAR HORN TOOTS

-That'll be him.

Come on, do what Daddy said.

-Daniel.

-Alex.

Good to see you.

Likewise. There you go.

The financial details you needed and our project interests.

-Good flight?

-Hello. I'm...

-Amber.

Hello.

I've always wanted to meet Jessica Rabbit personified.

-Very pleased to meet you.

-Likewise.

First trip to Glasgow?

Passed through a few times on my way north, for the grouse.

Do you shoot?

On occasion.

-Murdoch!

-AJ?

Amandeep?!

-Daniel!

-What are you doing here?

I live here! What are you doing here?

I'm being audacious.

I'd heard you'd moved back up here. I couldn't quite believe it.

-You two know each other?

-Yeah.

I used to do a lot of work with Daniel, back in the day.

So, what brought you back up here?

One of those mid-life reinvention crises? What did you go for?

Usually it's interior decoration or a micro-brewery.

He rents a coffee shop from me.

Really? Well, I have a serious bet

that you'll be back in the City within three years.

Don't let me down.

This guy is the best financial advisor I've ever worked with.

If you need trustworthy analytical advice, he is your man.

Well, I'm impressed.

How's Annie?

Oh, the best wife a man could have.

How long is it now?

20 years and counting.

-She's a keeper.

-Count yourself lucky.

-Did you hear what happened to Baxter from Trading?

-No, what happened?

His wife caught him with some Colombian bit on the side.

Poor man got taken for everything he's got.

Had to move to Putney, of all places!

Alistair!

Alistair, stop!

Please.

Liz, I don't want to hang about.

You are looking dreadful.

Why on Earth couldn't you tell us you'd nowhere to go?

Pride, Liz. It's all I have left.

Where are you going now?

I don't know. Away from here.

Now, excuse me. Oh...

Oh, no, you are coming home with me.

-No, I can't.

-Just for an hour or so.

Molly is at the shop. She won't know anything about it.

Now, I insist.

HE INHALES DEEPLY

So, Alistair...

..although I understand that you may not have known...

all that was going on,

you knew enough.

You could've put a stop to it. But you didn't.

-Because I thought I couldn't.

-Why not?

At the time...

..I thought I had no choice but to keep quiet.

I was in a relationship with one of the other teachers.

A great many people meet their partners through work, Alistair.

There's no shame in that.

He was married, Liz.

We both were.

"He"?

-You mean...

-For goodness' sake, Liz,

you can't be that naive.

Well, I...

I had my suspicions, but...

..it's not the kind of thing one wants to assume.

I was a gay man

teaching in a boys' boarding school

in less enlightened times.

I feared that, if I went to the authorities,

they would tar me with the same brush.

So...

..you kept quiet.

I resigned.

But it caught up with me, anyway.

Through the trial, the whole affair was revealed.

But I'm glad I stood up and told the court everything I knew.

At least those children got justice.

But I was protecting the wrong people.

My lover,

our wives...

I was a coward!

DOOR CLOSES

What the...

..is he doing here?

By that time, we'd had so much to drink,

there was no way he was going to get his money's worth.

Get rid of him, so we can wind this up.

Sorry? Where'd you get off on issuing the orders?

We're supposed to be a team.

You're here to learn. First lesson, get rid of the distraction.

Unfortunately, I've got to head back to London first thing tomorrow.

What about breakfast?

-No can do breakfasts.

-Damn. I'd really like to catch up.

-Why don't you and Annie join us tonight?

-Would that be in order?

-Thing is it's a school night.

-Ask her.

I'm sure Annie's got better things to do

than listen to us talk business.

She has a mind of her own, you might have noticed.

And if she heard that we'd been invited and I hadn't told her...

Plus, she has had a lot of, er... business engagements recently.

Maybe a social one might be a nice change.

That's that sorted, then.

Great. We'll see you later.

Fantastic!

-Amber, I'll look forward to getting to know you better.

-I can't wait.

And I hope the paterfamilias will be joining us?

-He means Dad.

-After all, I didn't come all this way

not to get a sit down with The Godfather.

Of course. He'd love to meet you. Wouldn't he?

After all, this is Team Murdoch.

Great. Well, I'll get over to the hotel and start my homework.

Any questions, just phone me.

Ciao!

What a sleaze.

We need him, so suck it up.

Hm, pimping out your little sister.

Wait till I tell Dad.

Itchy feet?

What?

It means you want to go somewhere, get out of a rut.

Ah... Well, that's true.

-You bored with Shieldinch already?

-No.

But, erm...

..Amsterdam.

Ever been?

No. It's supposed to be brilliant, though.

We should go.

Well, we've had a sham wedding.

Now we back it up for Immigration with a sham honeymoon.

Hm... I like your thinking.

And flights are cheap. It's only an hour away.

Good idea.

All right, I'll get on it, erm...

-RAISES VOICE:

-..as soon as Stella stops hogging the laptop!

CHATTER AND LAUGHTER

Right, come on. ZZ Top.

The Quo. Come on, play it. Let me hear it. Let me hear it.

And there was me hoping we'd seen the last of you.

He's teaching me to play guitar.

I can see that.

He's doing brilliant.

I can't believe he's never even held a guitar.

But I'm rubbish.

Of course not!

What's wrong with you?

Do you think people are born playing guitar

or singing or telling jokes?

-Obviously not.

-Why do some of us make it as rock stars

and others don't?

Luck?

Hm, which is hard work meeting opportunity.

Everyone has to learn, everyone has to practise,

everyone has to make mistakes.

And your dad knows a bit about the mistakes bit.

He's made a few of them in his time.

Pete gave me his guitar.

Brilliant.

Did you know Pete's dad used to travel all round Scotland

-with his band?

-Of course I did.

The ceilidh band.

Your mum came up north with us one summer. Didn't you?

Are you thinking of that night in Ullapool?

Down on the beach?

As a matter of fact, I am.

They were magic times, right enough.

But there's been a lot of water under the bridge since then.

Yeah, well...

I've got to go.

I've got a rehearsal at the Pop Up.

Why don't you come with me? You could be my practice audience.

Aye. That'd be dynamite.

No heckling, mind.

I promise.

Right come on.

Let's hang out together. Bring the strings.

Drew, what about your tea?

-Of course I knew he was gay!

-Oh, you did, did you?

Robbie told me I have excellent gaydar.

Anyway, what difference does that make?

I mean, he's a self-confessed coward.

Yes, but...

..he was living in fear, Molly, you know?

Less enlightened times.

It's easy to judge with modern eyes.

I'll judge how and who I like.

And in my book, it's unforgivable.

Well, he did the right thing, in the end.

That must count for something.

ALISTAIR COUGHS IN THE NEXT ROOM

And the man is clearly not well.

I mean, if we throw him out in the street,

what does that say about us?

There but for the grace of God, Molly O'Hara.

COUGHING CONTINUES

He can stay till he's better, but that's it.

And then, he's out on his ear.

You should never have put us in this position!

It was Amber's idea of a joke.

What's Amber got to do with it?

Well, she saw you sneak out and she's having fun with it.

She saw me?

SHE SIGHS HEAVILY

She knows.

And you expect me to sit there in between you and AJ?

We've been to places together before. It didn't bother you.

But Amber's going to be there now

and she's just going to be laughing at us,

like we're some sick comedy act!

Well, if the truth came out, we wouldn't have a problem, would we?

I am still married, Alex.

You know, I haven't got round to saying to AJ.

It's not all about you!

Well, this is 23 years of my life that you're about to blow up!

So, yes, actually, it is all about me!

You've got nothing to lose.

I could lose you.

If you were honest with yourself,

it would be me you'd fall asleep with and wake up beside.

-Does he make your skin crawl when he touches you?

-I made vows.

Which you've broken.

Who are you kidding? Your marriage is over.

Don't make me choose.

One of us has to.

Don't walk away from me!

DOORBELL RINGS

Oh, come on in, why don't you?

I texted Bob this morning about coming to collect my stuff.

It's in the hall.

How's the flat hunting going?

Oh, I thought so. I guess there's not many places out there

that come with a built-in daddy.

-You should go, Ellie.

-Aye, so should you.

You're not even embarrassed that you're using him.

I think you should give Bob a wee bit more credit.

-He's not an idiot.

-Maybe he is where you're concerned.

Who do you are coming in here and having a go at me?

-If I remember correctly, you're the one that dumped him.

-Aye, I did.

Cos I couldn't compete with you and your baby.

But I still care about him. He's just a meal ticket to you.

-You've no idea what he is to me.

-I know what you are.

Aye, a single mum, with a baby to look after.

I've been through cancer, a double mastectomy

-and I've lost the man that I love, so...

-I know that.

But you said yourself, the man that you loved has gone.

And I have to watch you use the man that I love.

-Look, I'm sorry you got hurt.

-You lost Stevie,

so you've found yourself a substitute.

You don't love Bob. But he'll pay the bills, eh?

He'll put a roof over your head.

You're going to be a great role model to your wee girl.

I'll see myself out.

I know what betrayal feels like...

..and I can't hurt him. I would never forgive myself.

Yes, you can. I am done with him pulling your strings.

He needs me.

Don't you get it?

The last thing I need is this thing hanging over us tonight.

This could be a game-changer for me.

Daniel is a top broker and I've got serious money to play with.

It's my future.

Your future, if you want it.

Are you saying that the Murdochs are going legit?

No.

I'm saying Murdoch Enterprises

will be a force to be reckoned with, no matter what.

Are you with me or not?

Is that you?

Yeah, it's me.

Hey.

Have a good day?

Busy. How was yours?

You'll never guess who I bumped into.

Daniel Sperring.

What's he doing up here?

He's here on business.

Hm... Daniel Sperring in Glasgow, eh?

I thought it would be too rough for his taste?

Yeah, well, he thinks he's living life on the edge.

He'll be dining out on his experiences for the next month.

Actually, he was asking after you.

Aw, that's sweet.

So, we're meeting him later.

Fantastic.

At the Candle Room.

So, why there?

We could have gone somewhere in the West End.

Oh, he's got a meeting with the Murdochs.

So that's the downside. The Murdochs will be there. Is that OK?

Well, you should have checked.

Socialising with patients could be seen as professionally dodgy.

-We're not socialising with patients. We're there to back up Daniel.

-True.

But for future reference, you should check with me, before accepting.

It'll be fun. Like a trip to the zoo.

Watching the Murdoch pack in action.

Wine?

Right, so 750 for the deposit.

And then, what's one month's rent?

Aye, well, it's just a wee bit more than I can afford the now.

What if I was to move in the now

and you'd have somebody in it straight away?

Just if the rent was a wee bit lower.

I could e-mail my reference over to you.

Right, OK.

OK. Right, thanks, anyway.

Right.

BEEPING

'The number you have dialled has not been recognised.'

I thought you were going to get a rest.

Yeah, that didn't work out.

I'll just put Hope in her cot. Do you want a cuppa?

Yeah, that'd be nice.

Er...

Angus and Cassie are going out tonight,

so I thought I'd cook dinner.

And once the wee one's down, we could watch a film.

-Make a night of it.

-Yeah, OK.

BABY GURGLES

It's a mix of the guitar greats -

Hendrix, Clapton, Knopfler.

You should listen and start to play along.

See, once I think I've got the tune, will you give it a listen?

Of course I will. That's why I'm here.

Won't it be brilliant one day, when we're on stage together?

-Aye.

-You should come along tonight.

See the gig.

What if it takes me a while to learn?

So? It takes what it takes. Just hang on in there.

Two things...

Work at it and don't listen to anyone dissing your dream,

just because they don't have the guts to try.

Anyone starts with me, I walk away.

Seriously, mid-conversation.

I head off in the opposite direction.

See, you've only got one life, son.

You've got to grab it with both hands.

You don't want to end up miserable and twisted like the rest of them.

Who needs the real world?

So what if it's a dream?

You've got to dream, to live the dream.

Talking of which...

it's time to rehearse.

If that barman doesn't hurry up,

it's going to be more than his job he loses.

I'd heard you were the kind of man who takes no prisoners.

At least, they're not alive for long if he does. Right, Lenny?

So, you've met Murdoch Senior...

Yes, indeed. And he does not disappoint.

Didn't realise I was the entertainment.

Well, I hope any concerns you had about us have been put to bed.

To bed?

Maybe.

But with all due respect, you are an unknown quantity

and I have a reputation to uphold.

-Of course.

-So, if I do agree to represent the Murdoch clan,

no offence, but it's me putting my neck on the line.

I'll need to see that acknowledged in my commission.

-That won't be a problem.

-When the work's done and not a day before.

Our money's good. We're solid.

Well, that's what I'm here to decide.

You can't be too careful with government registered projects.

One is a care home consortium, right?

-That's the one we're wanting to invest in.

-Yes.

A dependable growth industry.

The one that makes the most cash in the shortest possible time.

He means, which is the most lucrative.

He understands what I mean. You get me loud and clear, yeah?

Oh, they've arrived.

AJ, you are late!

Ah, but worth the wait, though, yeah?

Annie, you look gorgeous, as ever.

Danny, lovely to see you again.

Nice you could make it.

Hm, champagne and everything.

Oh, yeah.

And everything.

I love this place.

The bricks, the stones...

You can literally smell the history.

If they could talk, eh, Drew?

Never really thought about it before.

Last time I saw a place like this

was the Cavern Club in Liverpool.

-Where the Beatles played?

-Amongst others.

-You played The Cavern?

-Aye, it was on the circuit.

I never really thought about it at the time.

The Cavern, Hacienda, Wigan Casino. They all sort of merge into one.

It's only when you look back, you realise.

-How old were you?

-We had a Transit we called Gloria.

She was always breaking down, hence the name.

"Sic Transit Gloria."

-Would you not have been a bit young?

-No, that's what I'm saying.

That's what I'm telling you.

You're never too young.

-Aye, but...

-Just practise your chords, eh?

PHONE RINGS

Oh!

Oh... Got to take this.

Hello!

What?

The gig's cancelled?

Why?

But that's daft! There'll be hordes turning up at the door.

Listen, I know for a fact I could have packed out your dive tonight.

You were brilliant, by the way.

What?

You told me to let you know what I thought and...

I thought you were brilliant.

-I'll need to text my ma and tell her I'm coming to your gig and...

-No.

You can't.

I checked. You're too young.

Licence and all that.

That's not fair.

I know.

See you later.

-So, any luck?

-No. Nothing.

You hardly looked.

-A sham honeymoon might be pushing your luck, don't you think?

-My luck?

-With Immigration?

-Yeah.

If they ask, we went to Oban.

My track record speaks for itself.

-You've done well.

-The business community trust me to deliver.

Hey, darling, come...

MUSIC: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida By Iron Butterfly

Don't get me started on local government.

It's like Toy Town round here.

# In a gadda da vida, honey

# Don't you know that I love you?

# In a gadda da vida, baby... #

As a team, we've a lot to offer.

Don't let the local folklore put you off.

We know the area, we have influence

and we command respect.

Murdoch Enterprises has real capital.

We want to ensure that it's used to maximum effect.

We've chosen you to broker it.

You'd be a fool to turn us down.

# Please take my hand... #

-Are you not coming in for your dinner?

-No, I'm sorry. No time.

I need to check everything's ready.

-I could help you do that.

-No.

You can't. I'll see you later.

-Is everything all right?

-Aye. Why?

It's just...

Did I mess up?

I just need to get everything ready in my head.

You know, I need to focus.

Aye. Right, of course.

-Do you need the guitar back?

-No.

-I said, it's yours.

-Right.

Good luck with tonight.

Hey, just the one. I'm making tea tonight.

Don't tell me you have fake rows in your fake marriage.

She's doing my head in.

She suggested a trip to Amsterdam.

She even offered to check out the tickets.

Then, when I ask how she's doing, she turns on me

-with the psychic message "shove it".

-So? Go and ask her what's wrong.

I don't want to rattle her cage.

If she takes a moody and bottles it, then I could get jail time.

All she gets is a flight back to the US of A.

What you doing?

All right?

Look, what's wrong with you and Angus?

-Ask him.

-He doesn't know.

He says you're being weird.

I'm being weird?

I suggest a trip to Amsterdam

and then I find out that he's been on his laptop

and is going to romantically surprise me

with a one-bedroom flat when we get back.

-What?

-It's make-believe, remember?

We're not really married.

You're expecting a sham shag on our sham honeymoon?

Don't flatter yourself!

Amsterdam was your idea, anyway. What, were you going to jump me?

Huh! Yeah, you should be so lucky.

No, Stella was using the laptop earlier

to look for a place for her and Hope.

Ah, see! Do you think I'm desperate?

Two lager, buddy. And whatever Sham-sterdam's having.

This guitar belonged to a rock star legend.

Eric Clapton.

He was dead famous in the old days.

He probably found it in a skip, or nicked it.

He's had a great day with his dad.

Don't spoil it for him.

His nights were great.

I can't go yet, cos they're in a pub. He's brilliant.

I'm not just saying that cos he's my dad.

No, of course you're not.

Once I can play along with a few tunes,

I'm going play with him live.

Just like an intro.

You better get practising, then.

He gave me this.

He says I've to listen and play along to it.

How do I download it?

Is she sleeping now?

Be about half an hour. Is that all right?

Have you got something on your mind?

HE SIGHS

-Are you still looking for a flat?

-Mm-hm.

I've just not had any luck yet.

But...

I thought that you and me...

I thought we were going to see...

..how things go between us.

Or did I get that wrong?

-No. It's just...

-I don't want to pressurise you.

I know it's not easy for you and your head must be spinning, but...

I just don't want people to think I'm using you.

How can you be using me if I want you here?

And I do.

I want you.

But...

..what do you want?

You.

Right, come on, let's make the most of her sleeping.

I'll be through in a minute.

HE STRUMS A SIMPLE TUNE

Where's your hat?

You won't make much money without a suitable chapeau.

Or is it Name That Tune?

Go on, then. Name it.

HE PLAYS TUNELESSLY

I'll give you a clue. It's Clapton.

Layla?

This was Clapton's guitar.

-I think not.

-Aye. It's an old one, but...

That guitar is about ten years old.

I remember that model well. It's excellent to learn on.

Only cost about £50, so no great outlay,

as most guitars are chucked out within a year.

But even ten years ago, Eric could still afford a decent guitar.

Eric asked my dad to play with the Yardbirds.

What? When your dad was a toddler?

The Yardbirds got together over 50 years ago.

-Did anyone ask for your opinion?

-No, I was just saying...

Well, clear off and say it to someone sad enough to listen.

I'm sorry if I implicated someone in a deceit.

I'm sure it was meant in jest.

Sorry, son, you shouldnae ha' heard that from him.

Your dad doesnae mean it.

I think half the time he believes it himself, but...

he's full of bull.

Didn't think it was Eric Clapton's guitar anyway. I'm not an eejit.

You have to dream to live the dream, eh?

Right enough.

Who needs the real world?

Obviously, as I mentioned,

-we're very interested in the Care Home Project.

-Ha!

You don't strike me as someone that cares for the elderly.

Well, actually, I've been advising Alex on this,

and I think it's a good idea.

Local authorities are desperate for new private care homes,

and they could benefit from a substantial private investment.

Something you'd like to add, Amber?

Well, thank you, Daniel.

Nice of you to ask, but it seems I'm not the expert.

Look, Annie knows about that side of the business.

Your expertise lies in a different line of institutional living.

Hey.

Is that cheating?

Getting insider medical advice?

Keep focused, you two.

Yeah, I'd listen to your dad.

We don't want him getting out his knuckle-duster.

I just might if you're not careful.

What Alex and I are talking about is a long-term approach,

with a close, community-based support system.

Well, I'm not sure that's what you're concerned about,

is it, Daniel?

And what are my concerns, again?

Ah, you're worried us Glasgae bams

are going to make you an offer you can't refuse.

Then you'd have to do business with us.

Well, I don't think I could refuse anything you might offer, Amber.

I know you couldn't.

It's not a race. Calm down.

Excuse me, I've got a call to make.

I've heard of reinvention, but pies and Glasgow? Really?

I'd had enough of success.

Thought I'd try complete and utter failure.

See if that would make her happy.

Hey.

Have fun?

Sorry?

We were having fun. Just wondering if you were?

This was meant to be a team effort.

He won't let me talk.

Just think of the money.

-I feel practically pimped out to that slavering eejit.

-Don't!

I'm ready to give him a skelp.

Sorry about that.

Beautiful dress, Annie.

Not many women your age could carry it off.

Just shows you - pays to be daring.

Thanks.

I think.

You just let me know when you're ready for some advice on style.

Well, this is interesting.

Annie's done a great job selling the Murdochs.

But now I'd like to hear from my expert.

-Amandeep?

-You know many of my investors.

What would they make of Murdoch Enterprises?

Amber, Lenny - what you see is what you get.

But Alex?

Now there's one manipulative, ruthless psycho...

-AJ!

-You want a character reference, call the police, not my wife.

Like so many demented women before her, and, er...

despite her intellect...

..she's the latest to fall for the Alex Murdoch bull.

-Whoa!

-That's my brother!

No wonder you enjoyed giving him medical advice.

We need to go.

You just need to be careful what you say

when you next open your mouth, pal.

Or what?

I'll be up to my neck in cement? Hm?

Planted in the foundations of the Murdoch Sunshine Home

for Retired Gangsters?

I rest my case.

You're drunk. We'll talk about this at home.

Enough!

I know! OK?

I know about you two!

I'm sorry, Danny, I'd better go. But you want my advice?

Stay away from that piece of dirt.

-Annie...

-No, don't! Don't.

I think I should go.

Yeah, well - that's the best advice you've had all night.

What is it?

You wanted to get down and dirty with the gangsters, did you?

Well, you have.

And if my investment doesn't come through, just remember...

I take no prisoners.

Yous two - home.

You, son.

Every time you screw around, you screw up my business!

It's not me, it's her! She set it up.

She invited AJ, knowing full well about me and Annie!

What's she ever done to you?

Where do you get off bringing her into this business?

And, for the record, I had no idea AJ knew.

Well, you were making damn sure he did tonight!

Yeah? Well, at least that part was entertaining.

You dragged me along to see that stuck-up city brat for nothing.

You've no idea what you've cost us.

He wasnae interested in us.

Course he was! He was serious.

He'd have been as well sitting on a tour bus.

-"Come and see the monkeys."

-He was interested

and I should know - it took me months to set this up!

To think I was just about to hand over the reins to yous two.

-It was your idea to bring her into it.

-What is it, do you not get it?

It's a shark-pool out there -

yous two are that busy fighting each other,

-you don't know who the real predators are.

-That's not true.

Yeah? Well, what's your contribution been?

You know, humiliating your brother in public doesn't put money in the bank, darlin'...

No... No, from now on, you look after Candle Room business

and nothing else, cos you cannae be trusted.

That's not fair. This is his mess!

Let me tell you what isnae fair.

Just when I need somebody to step up to the plate,

I'm left with Tweedledum and Tweedledumber!

So you work with him or you don't work at all.

And you stay away from that doctor.

No way.

-I mean it - this fling is over.

-It's not a fling.

Really? That surprises me.

Since she's sitting over there with him and you're standing here,

I would take a guess that whatever you think you had between yous...

it's well and truly over, so end it. Now.

HE EXHALES SHAKILY

I'm so sorry.

For what?

Cheating on me, or getting caught?

For subjecting you to that.

I never meant it to come out that way.

You and Alex?

It's truly incredible.

Fancied a bit of rough, did you?

Well, if your aim was to mortify me, then well done.

I am well and truly chastened.

How long have you known?

Couple of weeks.

I was in the Charity Shop, saw you kissing him in the car.

You didn't say anything?

Because I wanted it to pass.

So I ignored all the lies -

the "counselling courses", the "house calls".

You obviously wanted me to find out.

SHAKILY: No!

Of course I didn't. I didn't...want to hurt you!

I wanted to tell you when I was ready.

So...

..you got your revenge.

This is not about you and Chloe.

I can't even blame you for what you've done.

We were fine before Chloe.

I pushed you to it.

AJ, no-one pushed me into anything.

So now we're evens.

We can put all of this behind us and really move on.

I know I hurt you first.

I deserve this.

You don't.

No-one deserves to be cheated on.

Every couple has a bad patch. Hm?

You forgave me.

I forgive you.

Hm?

There. I've said it.

We can start again - anything you want.

AJ, please...

..you have to listen to me.

I want to be with Alex.

And I can't explain it.

But it's like...

..I can be myself when I'm with him.

I'm not a doctor or a mother or a wife, I'm...

I'm just me.

And you're not with me?

Be honest!

We settled for each other because I got pregnant.

And that's why you had the affair with Chloe, to fill that void.

We were never really happy.

And I wanted to stick with it, because...

Well, you know me -

failure is not an option.

But it's not worth it...

for how miserable we make each other.

Stay away from him!

Please don't do this!

We can't give up now.

I can't.

I'm in love with him.

SHE GASPS

# Some say love is a burning thing

# That it makes a fiery ring

# Oh, but I know love as a fading thing

# Just as fickle as a feather in a stream

# See, honey, I saw love

# You see, it came to me

# It put its face up to my face so I could see... #

I love you.

Good.

Because I love you, too.

# Into something I am not recognising. #

Want to pick on somebody? Try me. I'm ready to go when you are.

Are you going to tell EVERYONE here

how you've been screwing Alex behind my back?

Time to shut your mouth before somebody shuts it for you.

-Gabriel.

-He's back? And you didnae tell him?!

No, I didnae tell him.

Stella. There's a ferry leaving from Newcastle to Amsterdam,

-and I want you to come with me.

-No.

What did you expect after you abandoned your own daughter?

Don't! Will the two of you just calm down?!

If you can honestly tell me you're in love with Bob,

I'll leave right now.

-What did you do?

-I phoned the polis.