11/10/2016 River City

-ANGUS:

-Shelves in the shop were half-empty.

BOB: My ma's got a lot on her plate the now.

'Times are tough, Jimmy.'

I'm sorry you're having to do this on your own.

'Me and Bob are going to start chipping in.'

Whatever you need.

I'm running the charity shop,

I'm helping Scarlett and I'm minding Madonna...

I'm run ragged!

You've got the taxi firm and the club to keep you occupied.

I don't want to be "occupied", I want to be challenged.

Yeah, well, leave the challenges to me and Alex, eh?

You going to show me who's boss, Inspector?

-LENNY:

-'You're not my wee girl any more.'

AMBER: 'No, I'm not.'

So, how are you going to deal with the last item on your list?

-LENNY:

-Move it to a more secure location.

Alex, you need someone and I'm all you've got. Let me help.

METAL CLANGS (I think I hit something.)

(I think I'm going to be sick!)

-I told you I didn't want her involved.

-Well, it's done now.

She shouldn't have been there!

RELAXING CHORAL MUSIC PLAYS

SHE CLICKS

CLICKING CONTINUES

THUD! >

MUSIC STOPS

Is there anybody there?

Pete, is that you?

SHE SIGHS

SHE GRUNTS

SHE CLATTERS AND SIGHS

-Amber!

-SHE YELLS

It's me. It's me.

What are you doing, Alex?! You scared me half to death.

I was looking for you, you didn't come home.

Were you in the office, just before?

Clearly not.

SHE EXHALES

Right.

Come on, then.

Coffee?

No, thanks.

Have you been here all night?

I couldn't sleep.

Figured I might as well get something productive done.

Did you drink this?

Amber, I just got here.

I could have sworn I hadn't finished that.

Well, obviously you did.

Like father, like daughter, eh?

Come on.

You need some sleep.

BASEBALL BAT RATTLES

LIZ YAWNS

Molly?

Oh! Was that you I heard wandering about first thing this morning?

No, it was my Latin toy boy Eduardo,

on another of his early-morning booty calls.

He'd have stayed for a fry-up,

but he had to catch the next flight back to San Paulo.

What do you think(?)

I think someone got out of the wrong side of the bed!

After your recent burglary,

I thought it only prudent to check.

Are you worrying about Scarlett?

SHE SIGHS

-I don't know how she's going to manage without Jimmy.

-She's got you.

It's not enough.

-I should do more.

-More?!

You help her every day, Molly.

Right, I'm going to make a pot of tea,

would you like a cup?

Aye. Two sugars in it.

-LIZ CHUCKLES

-Aye! I think you're needing it!

WATER RUNS

You're up early.

Still not sleeping?

Too much caffeine won't help that.

Apart from the sleepless nights, are you having anything else?

Panic attacks? Paranoia?

News travels fast, doesn't it?

Alex is worried about you. We both are.

I can't imagine what it must've been like, moving that body.

No, you can't.

But all we did was dig it up.

We never put it there.

Look, Alex...

-I

-think this might be having an effect on you.

-Heightened paranoia is...

-There was someone in there last night.

It's not...

You know you can talk to me.

I won't say anything to anyone.

Oh, come on, Annie, we both know that's a lie.

Anything I say to you will go directly to him,

and then straight to Daddy.

But, as I said, I'm fine.

Madonna, stop messing about, I'm going to be late!

-We need to go and see Uncle Lenny!

-You can see him another time.

I need to get to your gran's so I can get to my work.

We need to go and see him now!

-Tough. Come on!

-Ow, you hurt my arm!

What are you screaming for? I never even touched you...

Madonna! Come back here!

Madonna, darling, what can I do for you?

I've got another message for you to tell my dad next time you visit him.

Course you have. What is it this time?

Tell him that, last week, I taught my gran how to dance like Rihanna.

-Oh, that sounds like a sight worth seeing.

-And tell him Mum misses him.

Course I will.

But I miss him the most.

I'll tell him, pal.

-Thanks, Uncle Lenny.

-Okey doke.

Hey, hey!

Wait a minute here.

All these messages for your dad...

I think maybe...

Maybe you should have this...

Hm? Because then he can call you on that

and you can take photos for him.

You know how to work it?

-Of course.

-Good.

The man in the shop says it's all set up for you.

-You're the best.

-Oh, I know.

Yeah, I suppose you'd better be getting back to your gran's.

Uncle Lenny...

Do you miss my dad?

Course I do, pal.

Madonna, come on.

Oh...

AMBER SIGHS THEN YELPS

Sorry. I noticed you were trying to get in.

I slept right through my alarm this morning, but...

not to worry, I'm here now.

Slept in? Must be nice.

HE GRUNTS

Oh, Alistair!

What happened this time?

Unexpected rent increase.

A temporary setback, my dear.

I'll have it sorted out tout suite.

You can't continue like this. Where are you going to go?

Don't worry about me, Elizabeth, I'll find something.

You know, Molly was saying just this morning

that she could do with some additional income

to help her daughter out.

I dare say if you were to ask her...

I think we both know how that particular scene would play out, hm?

LOUD DANCE MUSIC PLAYS

AMBER PANTS

Trying to work off your guilt, or something?

What's that supposed to mean?

Just one too many treats at the weekend?

What are you trying to say?

Just banter.

It's... It's just some friendly banter.

SHE EXHALES DEEPLY

BIN RATTLES

It's really simple.

We invite lots of single people to the launch party,

then, at midnight, we give out 50%-off codes

for the app subscription.

Hey presto! MatchSwipe is launched.

Just do as I tell you.

No change there, then!

DOORS OPEN

Sorry I'm late. Madonna.

Eh, are we on flexitime here or something?

-What?

-You're supposed to start at nine.

-He did.

-Aye, I can speak for myself, thank you.

I did.

Really? Just your jacket's still on.

And nothing seems to have been touched.

Sorry, that was my fault.

We have an event tonight at the Pop-Up and I just wanted to

-make sure...

-No offence, Cassie, but I'm not interested.

Do you know what you need?

A new member of staff that starts his shift on time?

You need MatchSwipe in your life.

-What?

-"What is MatchSwipe?" I hear you ask...

It is a new online app to help you find true love.

I'm going to stop you right there, doll. Dating apps are for losers.

Really? Because Angus used to look online. Is he a loser?

-Aye.

-Hey!

Tonight, we're hosting the app's launch party. You should come.

I don't need help to find a woman.

Sure, though you do need help finding the RIGHT woman.

What's that supposed to mean?

Five engagements?

It's a bit much, and I'm American, we like much.

We invented much.

Look, it's not for me.

You know, I said the same thing about Angus...

and look how that turned out.

I'm right here, you know.

I'm just going to leave this here with you, shall I?

She's already got the club. What more does she need?

The club practically runs itself.

She needs a distraction, something to keep her mind occupied.

Why the sudden interest?

I'm worried about her. She's not coping.

-With what?

-What we did the other week. O'Malley.

And whose fault was that?

-Annie said...

-Oh, "Annie said", did she?

What does the good doctor say?

Or more to the point, what does the good doctor know?

I hope you're not in here tittle-tattling on your sister

when it's you that's spilling your guts with pillow talk.

Course not. She's just worried Amber isn't holding it together.

You two just keep your eye on the care home situation.

We've got it covered.

What about the gym?

-That's Angel's.

-Yeah, it's her business, but it's Murdoch money.

That'll be it settled, then.

So, do you want me to talk to Amber?

No, I'll deal with that.

-And how exactly do you plan on "dealing" with me?

-Hey, darling.

What are you doing skulking there?

It's the only way to know what's going on around here, isn't it?

-We're worried about you, sis.

-Stop treating me like an idiot!

You forget, it was me that went down for you. With McCabe.

Four years, Dad.

For you.

A bit of bloody respect around here wouldn't go amiss.

Just remember, we're all in this together.

Could you be any more patronising?! There is no "we".

Unless you mean you two.

I'll leave you both to discuss how to deal

with the hysterical little woman.

See?

SHE SLAMS DOOR

Oh! Someone's not happy.

Just one of those days, Liz.

Anything I could help with?

Have you got a spare 12 hours?

Absolutely.

It's just family stuff.

Ah... Always is.

How did you cope?

Well, I had Malcolm.

Now, it's Molly and Alistair.

LIZ CHUCKLES

Just remember, it's not only the family that you're born with,

Amber, that can help you out in times of trouble.

It's... It's the family that...

that you find.

Hm?

Right, I'm here, Ma.

What's the matter?

I need you to pick up Madonna later.

-Right.

-And get her something for her tea?

-Maybe fish fingers or something. And some chips an' all.

-All right.

And you might want to text Patrick.

Make sure he's not wanting his dinner.

Can he not take care of himself?

Do you not think he's got enough on his plate?

-HE SIGHS What's up with you?

-Nothing.

HE CLATTERS

-Is there no biscuits?

-We've run out. Did you get to the cash and carry?

I told you, I've not got enough cash flow until the end of the month.

I've got a big job on and we needed to buy...

I ask you to do one thing, but, no, it's too much trouble?!

"One thing"? Are you serious?!

Ma, I've been running about after Madonna for you all week.

Taking her to my gran's. Picking her up from school.

-Making her packed lunches. Her dinner.

-She's your sister!

Aye, I know that, but she's not my wean!

Well, excuse me for expecting my son to help out a bit around the house.

I am helping! I'm paying rent, aren't I?

And so's Patrick, and I'm trying to run a business.

So am I! And a family!

You begrudge me a few weeks to get back on my feet?

I don't! I'm just saying that I'm busy myself!

God forbid that you'd do anything to help anybody else,

that you'd show some initiative,

that you'd take care of this family, Jimmy!

LOUD MUSIC BLARES

It's a communal phone, mate.

It's not your own personal hotline. It's for everybody to use.

If you don't get off it soon, I'm going to wrap it round your throat, you hear?

Not like you to be so polite(!)

Red!

Looking good, Red.

I'd almost given up on you.

Sorry it's taken me so long.

Better late than never.

And I brought gifts.

Why don't we go for a walk?

Yeah, I could do with some fresh air.

Rehabilitation's really straightened you out.

Look, do you have to stick that thing right up my nose, Madonna?

Get it out my face, for goodness' sake!

It's not funny, you wee monkey!

Oh.

Do you want this cake made or not?

Get it out my face!

It's for my dad, so he can see you baking his favourite cake.

SHE SIGHS

Grab your coat, hen.

We'll finish the cake tomorrow, right?

We're due at the charity shop.

Life on the outside clearly suits you, Red.

It has its moments.

Are you working?

Yeah.

Well, the cat always did land on her paws.

Slave to the wage trade, eh?

Something like that.

And what's the boss like?

An absolute nightmare.

Well, if anyone can sweet-talk him, it'll be you.

I've been meaning to come and visit, I just...

You just got a better offer.

What happened to meeting me at the gates when I got out?

It was a right punch in the guts when you weren't there.

My life's been a bit of a mess since I got out.

My brother killed himself.

Rory?

Babe, I'm sorry, I didn't know.

Come here.

-I've missed that face.

-I've missed you, too.

-Really?

Yeah, I forgot how lonely it could be out here.

No, don't...

I'm not in that place.

So, what are you doing here?

-Bringing me presents, hands all over me? What do you want?

-To see you.

You could have seen me for the last three weeks, only you didn't.

Where were you when I needed YOU?

Little Amber got lonely and needed a friend, did she?

We will never just be friends.

-Not after everything we've been through.

-Bee. I've no-one.

I'm so stupid to believe all the promises,

-the life that we'd have together.

-What promises?

Where's all that gone, eh?

Or were you having too much fun on your own?

-I'm not. I'm really not. I'm lonely, Bee.

-YOU'RE lonely?

So was I, Red.

Six months you were out

and not once did you come back and see me. Not once!

I told you, it's complicated.. My family.

You did - for years.

-I'm so sick of your whining about your family.

-Bee! Bee!

Please don't just...

What's wrong with your handwriting, Gran?

-It looks like spiders' legs.

-Right, enough! Go...

In-service days! They should be banned!

Weans should be in the school, learning,

not getting on their granny's last nerve.

Away you go and do something useful

instead of wasting your time with that thing.

I'm not wasting my time, I'm doing it for my dad.

Well, it's doing my nut in.

Look at it, Gran. It's brilliant.

I've not got time for this the day! Oh!

Do you know, I would love to see the work of an aspiring auteur.

-Oh.

-'Get it out of my face, for goodness' sake!

-'Funny, isn't it?

-It's not funny, you wee monkey!'

Yes. Hilarious(!)

Put me down.

OK. You're short.

Very funny.

For tonight. Your singles' night. I'm coming.

What as, The Incredible Sulk?

I know some lassies like mean and moody,

but you're taking it a bit far, mate.

I'm sick of people taking a loan of me. I'm not Jimmy!

OK.

You are joking, right?

Afraid not.

But I was told this would be a joint venture.

Equal share and I would have full control.

Well, there will be less for you to worry about once Amber takes over.

Let me just speak to Alex and I'll sort this out...

I don't think you should bother.

See, Alex, he goes a wee bit soft in the head

when it comes to dealing with old bedfellows.

Me, not so much?

I don't like the way the place is being run.

You've never had a complaint before, and now, all of a sudden,

-you're unhappy...

-What, do you think you're on Question Time here?

This isn't a debate.

I'm the head of Murdoch Enterprises and I'm here to tell you,

as of now, Amber will be running this place.

She doesn't know the first thing about running a gym.

-She's a quick learner.

-It's not just about learning.

There's training required, health-and-safety issues. She can't just walk in the door...

Make I should make myself clear, Angel.

When Amber comes over here, she'll not be your equal.

-Right.

-She's your boss.

You can't do that.

If you don't like the situation, I suppose,

you could always buy us out.

We both know I can't do that.

You could walk.

But be warned...

You go, you take the angry boyfriend with you.

And that will be one less pay packet into the Mullen household.

I dread to think how they'll deal with that.

So...

..you'll be walking?

That's what I thought.

Madonna gone home?

Aye, Bob came to get her.

Good, because you deserve a tea break and I've got just the ticket.

What, in the name of the wee man, is in this cup?

-It smells like a burst lavvy.

-My own personal infusion.

You made this?

I think you'll find you'll enjoy it.

I've had nothing but positive reviews from my customers.

"Customers"? You sell this drain water?

Well, it's in great demand for people like yourself...

-People in pain.

-What you talking about?

My mother suffered terribly with arthritis in her hands,

and her handwriting looked just like yours.

Oh, aye, uh-huh, and what's that got to do with the price of fish?

Molly, I saw Madonna's video. You don't have to hide it any more.

You are cruising for a bruising, pal.

OK, fine. Have it your way.

I'll just leave the cup there for you.

Do with it as you will. I'll be through the back.

Hmph.

For the last time, I've absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

This looks cosy.

Yeah, the Detective Inspector decided to pop in

on a wee fishing expedition.

Catch much?

Not yet. But I'm a patient man.

-We done here?

-If you hear anything...

I won't.

Have a good day, Lenny.

-Miss Murdoch.

-You, too.

What did he want?

He's got the sniff of some shipment that's coming in.

-Wants to know if I knew who was behind it.

-And do you?

Amber, as I told the detective, I'm on my best behaviour.

-Right. So you wanted to see me?

-Yeah.

I wanted to give you these.

-Keys to the boys' club?

-The gym.

That's Alex's business.

-Why all this?

-Well, we thought maybe you needed a new challenge, you know.

-And we'd like to keep it more in the family.

-"We"? Right.

I don't need a shiny new toy to keep me occupied.

It's an addition to your portfolio. I thought you would be happy.

-How do you know what I need?

-I know you need to stop this stropping.

Right, so, Alex throws his toys out the pram and, what, it's a man sticking up for himself?

But I do it and it's a girlie strop?!

At the minute it is, aye.

You know, everything I do, I'm doing for this family.

-Without me, you'd have nothing.

-I'd have Rory.

-SHE GIGGLES

-Well?

One wee cup of tea!

I mean, I can't believe the difference it makes.

I wish I'd known how much you were suffering, I could have helped you sooner.

I was fine until Doctor Do-Good

started switching my lotions and potions.

Well, if you'd let me, I'd like to help you more.

Oh, aye, and what's in it for you?

Well, Liz happened to mention that you might be looking for a lodger.

-Oh, did she now?

-I just thought...

Oh, you just thought that you'd get me drunk on your concoction

and trick me into letting you stay?

-Don't think I don't know what's in this.

-No, Molly, not at all.

-SHE SCOFFS

-You've got some nerve.

See, you, you're sleekit.

You cannae be trusted.

Honestly, Molly, I just wanted to help.

Oh-ho! There's always an ulterior motive, Alistair.

Always!

I should have known.

CUP CLATTERS

-Can I help you?

-I'm looking for Amber. Amber Murdoch?

-And you are?

-Belinda Roberts. I'm an old friend.

I'm just checking she's OK.

She left me this afternoon in a bit of a state.

-I'll give her a call, let her know you're here.

-Thanks.

I don't want to intrude,

but am I all right to come and wait inside?

MOBILE RINGS Alex, I'm not in the mood...

Who's at the house?

OK, I'll be there in a sec.

KEYPAD TONE

So, you're the newest Murdoch?

Amber forgot to mention how good you look in a shiny suit.

I was so sorry to hear about Rory.

Him and Amber were always so close.

How do you know Amber?

Prison.

Get rid of her.

I can see why you don't want to move out of here.

How did you find me?

I asked about.

You always were resourceful.

Inside you were always so honest.

Slave to the wage?

Nightmare boss?

You run a club, Red.

And a taxi firm.

I panicked. I don't know why I lied.

Me neither.

-I didn't mean to...

-Back living with Daddy, eh?

I never saw that one coming.

Me neither.

All those years, you harping on about how you hated your family,

how you wanted nothing to do with them.

How it'd be better off if your dad was dead. And now...

Was it all lies?

All them years...

sharing a cell?

-A bed?!

-No.

"I know...

"I will cosy up to Belinda because she will protect me

-"from the wideos on C Wing," was that it?

-It wasn't! I promise!

I loved you.

"Loved"?

Right.

"Loved".

I see.

I shouldn't have come here. It was so stupid.

So, none of it was real? After everything we've been through.

-All those secrets I have kept!

-Stop it.

OK.

What we had inside, it was real, it was.

But, outside, things are different.

We're different.

But my feelings for you,

they haven't changed.

I still love you.

I know you, Red,

and I know when you're lying.

I won't be made a fool of.

Bee! Please...

I need you.

There's no-one I trust more.

UPBEAT POP MUSIC PLAYS

It's mince and tatties for dinner tonight. Ha-ha.

Someone's in a good mood.

Surviving and thriving, Elizabeth.

Surviving and thriving.

Oh, now, while I remember...

Alistair asked me to give you this.

He said he's sorry,

and he hopes that'll help.

What is it anyway? Something to help you sleep?

-Aye, you could say that.

-Lovely.

We could have a wee cup before bedtime, eh?

Alistair, it's Molly.

There's a room available in my flat if you need it.

On one condition...

When Rory died, I didn't know what to do, where to go...

I had nothing.

You had me.

I didn't know when you were going to get out.

So, you came running back to Daddy?

It's not that simple.

You said that you hated him.

I do. I... I did.

I just figured it was better off being with someone than being alone.

Leave him. Leave here with me.

It's toxic, Red. Look at you.

You can cover the dark circles with make-up, but you can't fool me.

I know you. I know you're not happy.

I can't just walk away from it.

You'll forget about him soon enough. You did last time.

I'm not talking about them.

I'm talking about the money.

I'm not going anywhere until I get what I'm owed.

There's the girl I know.

I had nothing before. I'm not going to let that happen again.

-Let's kill him.

-IMITATES GUNSHOT

Take the inheritance and run.

You always did have a sick sense of humour.

-I missed you, Red.

-I missed you, too.

DOOR CLOSES, FOOTSTEPS

Dad, this is...

Belinda.

It's nice to put a face to some of the stories.

-OK, then.

-You know I don't like strangers in the house, Amber.

She's not a stranger. I've known her for years.

Funny you've never mentioned her before?

-When did you get out?

-Three weeks ago.

And you thought, what, you'd come and leech off my daughter?

That's not what happened. I went to her.

You must think all your Christmases have came at once, eh?

-Dad! Stop it. She's my guest.

-It's OK, Red. I should go.

"Red"? That's an ingenious wee nickname(!)

How long did it take you to come up with that?

No, wait!

-I want Belinda to live with us, until she finds somewhere to stay.

-Here? No chance.

You think I went to all that bother

to get your licence conditions sorted,

so you could bring all your ex-con pals around for a slumber party?

-It's my house, too.

-No, it's your home. It's my house.

This isn't up for debate, anyway.

-Show your pal out.

-DOOR OPENS

Spoken like a true dictator.

What is it you want, a democracy is it?

Shall we take a vote?

Hey, you two. We're going to have a family vote here.

Anybody that thinks we should open the house

-to some random jailbird, say "aye".

-Dad...

Come on,

everybody that thinks that Cell Block here

should have our roof over her head say "aye".

Alex!

Sorry, Amber. Lenny's right.

She make every decision, does she?

Enough. You've had your answer.

OK. On your bike.

It was nice to meet you.

Both of you.

Amber talked a lot about you inside.

You're much smaller than I imagined.

-I'm sorry about the way my dad spoke to you.

-I've heard worse.

I just hate the thought of you going back to that place.

Who's going to feed the rats if I'm not there?

Let me work on my dad again.

I think it's Posh and Becks that are the problem.

She's right up herself, isn't she?

-Well, they don't run my life.

-Are you sure about that?

It's fine, Red.

Just shout me one of your cabs to get me home and we're quits.

We can never be quits.

It's fine. Don't worry about it.

You know, the cab company isn't the only business I own.

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS

Don't stand around like a wallflower. Get in.

-New shirt?

-Aye. You like it?

-It's colourful.

-Cheers. I bought it in a sale.

-That's surprising!

First time at the ranch, partner?

Aye. Something like that.

-Don't let the nerves get to you. Just...

-Be yourself.

Good Gandalf in Govan, don't be that!

-OK, everyone.

-CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Welcome to the Pop-Up.

I hope you all have a great time at our launch of MatchSwipe.

Here we go! Like, swipe, love.

Mysterious. Be mysterious.

I'm pretty well known on the music scene.

I played the Barrowlands with Ozzy Osbourne. Lovely guy.

Bar the night he bit the head off that bat.

Everybody calls me Bob.

I haven't been on a date like this since 1992.

It was with Annie, my ex-wife.

Except for my ma, she calls me Bubba.

As for Sharon Osbourne? Nightmare!

She was all over me. Who can blame her?

Our last dance was Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You.

She's dead now. Whitney, I mean. Not my wife.

Though sometimes I wish she was...

I've been engaged five times. But only married the once.

I'm not really the marrying type, sweetheart.

Guys like me need to roll free and loose.

I'm a mechanic.

I worked in finance.

I'm a mover, a shaker, a rock-and-roll maker.

One of the top financial advisors in London...

Motors, day in, day out. That's me.

Though I gave it all up to make pies.

You know, you look about the same age as my son.

Can I buy you a drink?

As long as it's a double. THEY LAUGH

-Hiya.

-Oh, hiya!

Are you going to be in later tonight?

-I just wanted to ask you a wee something.

-Ask me now.

Um, it's kind of awkward.

Sounds serious.

Yeah, kind of. I need to put the rent up.

Right.

Course you do.

My bank balance is making me greet

like a teenage lassie at a Taylor Swift concert.

I can't justify mate's rates...

-I get it.

-You do?

-Of course.

Oh, thank God!

I have been up to high doh all week at the thought of telling you.

-How much are we talking, then?

-Like, double?

Double? Are you joking?

That's a fair price for two bedrooms.

And Gary says there's no point in me subsidising my flat when...

Right, Gary. Yeah, of course. Well, it's nice to know who wears the pants in your relationship.

Eh, boxers actually.

That is all-inclusive though.

But I'm in there on my own. I can't justify spending that kind of money.

That's what I'm saying. You can move someone in...

I don't want to live with anyone else.

Not anyone. Someone. What about your man?

Look, let me buy you a drink and we'll talk about this.

SHE SIGHS

So, you going to let me in on the secret, or what?

Here's your new address.

What?

My dad gave me some flats when I got out to keep me busy.

And you just happened to have one lying empty?

Not quite, but it will be in...

two hours and ten minutes, if the tenants know what's good for them.

Amber. You don't owe me anything.

I do. I'm going to make it up to you, Bee.

I promise. I'll meet you there at ten.

I need to go and check the tenants got the message.

Hang on. It's not that easy though, is it?

I'm on licence, remember? I'm registered to that hovel.

Well, we've not all got rich daddies waving wands around

making everything go away.

Leave that to me.

Amber and her new pal are looking very cosy.

-Ha-ha, laugh away.

-Sorry?

You should be sorry.

Though I doubt it's in the DNA of a Murdoch.

To think, I always used to stick up for you around here.

Everyone else thinks you're a bitch.

I always used to be first to defend you, well, not any more.

-Have I done something to...?

-You couldn't wait, could you,

to run off to Daddy and grass me up about sleeping in.

-Telling him that I can't run my own gym.

-I never said...

People like you make me sick.

Jumped up, entitled prima donnas

that don't know what it's like to work for something.

Well, don't think I'm going to stand back

and watch you run that place into the ground.

Are you going to let her get away with that?

Since when did you take that from anyone? Inside, you were fierce.

You took what you wanted and hell mend anyone who got in your way.

-That was the old me.

-Well, I liked the old you.

You've got to stop letting people treat you that way.

Including your dad.

It's easy when everyone else around here thinks you're a monster.

Who cares what everyone else thinks?

You've got me.

-Go get your stuff.

-All right.

-KEYPAD TONES

What?

You ever, ever

disrespect Amber again

and I will make you wish you were never born,

do you hear me?

I asked you a question.

Good girl.

You're going to give me panda eyes!

Mate. Don't stand at the bar all night.

-There's some crackers out there.

-I've got a cracker right here.

Shut up!

I'm serious. You can't come to a singles' night...

-"Launch party".

-Whatever.

..and spend the whole night talking to somebody you know.

It's a jungle out there. I had some woman ask me

if I thought she'd look better in a thong or a G-string?

She asked me the same thing!

BOTH LAUGH

-Two drinks?

-Have you got lucky?

It's not luck, mate. Just charm.

-"Charm"?

-BOTH GIGGLE

-You all right?

-Yeah, just...

I don't want to talk about it.

OK...

Meeting in public. Bold.

Hiding in plain sight.

-Who's Belinda Roberts?

-A friend.

What am I supposed to do with this?

She's on licence, and I want you to move her to this registered address.

Parole issues are way below my pay grade.

Yeah, well, I'm sure you can help speed things up a bit.

I'm only asking for a favour.

And it has nothing to do with the fact that you own this property

-you want your friend moved into?

-How do you know I own it?

I make it my business to know exactly what the Murdochs

have got their sticky little fingers on.

SHE LAUGHS That's...unsettling and impressive.

What, are you pimping yourself out, now?

Are you saying you're not interested?

I'm saying I'm not that guy.

And I thought you were better than that.

SHE SIGHS

DOOR SLAMS

MAN SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY

SHE CLANKS TELEPHONE

ENGAGED TONE

SHE HUMS TO HERSELF

MAN GROANS

Amber running a gym?

The Murdochs wouldn't know hard graft if it killed them.

I've put my life savings into that place.

Now I'm expected to work under Poison Ivy.

Amber isn't that bad.

You looking for a slap?

Every one of them are swines.

-And cheats.

-And liars.

Give me five minutes in a darkened room with that Lenny Murdoch,

with no witnesses.

This has been the worst day.

Robbie's wanting to put my rent up, as well.

How much?

-Double what I'm paying.

-What?!

I'd be expecting a live-in chef and a turndown service for that.

That's outrageous! Get him telt!

-He can't expect you to...

-He can. I never signed a lease.

He said it was going to go up eventually...

He said I should move someone into the spare room.

I don't know about you

-but I wouldn't want to be living with some stranger.

-Exactly...

which is why I was thinking,

maybe you and I could...

-Oh, that's a brilliant idea.

-What is?

-You think so?

Aye. It'd perfect for all of us.

You could move your stuff in. Oh, we'd love that.

-Another lassie in the house.

-Oh, I didn't mean to...

Och, you'd be helping us out.

The spare cash that would come in handy.

Mind, I would charge you fair and square.

I didn't mean...

I couldn't expect you to...

It'd be a great laugh!

I don't know what to say...

Say "aye"! It'd be a great idea, wouldn't it, Patrick?

It makes sense.

You think?

So, what do you say?

-When do I move in?

-Och, you beauty!

SHE LAUGHS

Oh, welcome to the family! Brilliant!

Would you care for a refill, Lady Elizabeth?

Don't mind if I do, Lady Muck.

BOTH GIGGLE

-Have we got any biscuits in?

-Yes! They're through the back!

Right, OK.

Right, I'll speak you to you, then.

-What've you screwed up this time?

-It's Amber.

-She's turfed some tenants out of one of the Mossgreen properties.

-And?

She'll have her jailbird pal shacked up in there.

You said she needed to be kept busy, didn't you?

So, if organising a fresh start for Orange-Is-The-New-Headache

might be just the distraction she needs.

Or it might make things worse. I mean, who is she, Lenny?

Do you not think it's weird she just turned up out of blue?

She knew all about us.

And you don't think it would be a good idea

if Amber's new best friend starts clyping on us?

HE SIGHS

-All right, I'll deal with this.

-It's fine, I can do it.

No, no, just give me the address. Now. Come on.

Well, this is certainly an improvement on the last place.

Thanks, Red.

BEEPS SECURITY ALARM

Well, don't get too comfortable.

-Why?

-I haven't been able to sort your licence yet.

It's all sorted. This is officially my new home.

My parole officer came by to tell me the good news herself.

I can hardly believe it!

Our own flat!

So, are you going to give me the tour or what?

Right. There's a clear pathway to the door.

I'm making a run for it. You coming?

-No, I'll finish this first.

-Sure?

-Right. Wish me luck.

-Good luck.

Don't even think about it.

Nice of my former tenants to leave us some fizz.

-I'm sorry we haven't got proper glasses.

-It's fine.

Tastes better in a mug anyway.

To us!

BOTH CHOKE

-That's disgusting!

-Urgh, it's vile!

Ugh!

Oh, I got you something.

So, you know, you have my number.

Smile!

CAMERA CLICKS

Don't be thinking that's me at your beck and call now, Red.

BOTH CHUCKLE

You. Up the road. We'll talk later. You, grab your gear.

She's going nowhere. It's up to me who stays here, not you.

And the people you chucked out? What? You think they're going to go quietly?

If they know what's good for them.

Or I could always let the authorities about the Class A drugs

I found stashed behind a loose kitchen tile.

What is it? Money? Is that what you're after?

-Who isn't?

-Is that the only way you can communicate? Transactions?

Extortion? Blackmail?

-Everyone's got a price.

-That's true.

But I'll never be able to pay Belinda back what I owe her.

If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be here.

What? She was your prison wife?

Showed you the ropes? Protected you?

In exchange for what?

Is that what this is about?

You think I'm like Rory?

I thought you'd have learned your lesson.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Maybe I am like Rory.

One big difference between us, though...

he didn't leave any room for mistakes.

He did it right.

But I couldn't get any pills.

The doctor said if I'd have been five minutes later, she'd be dead.

So, you see, giving her a decent roof over her head

is the least I could do.

You tried...

..to kill yourself?

Why would you do that?

Why do you think?

Thanks.

My pleasure.

HE PANTS

Is that the only reason you're doing all this?

-Gratitude?

-No. I care about you.

I just...

I don't know if I'm fully there yet.

Do you mind?

Of course not. I get it.

We can wait.

We've got plenty of time.

So how did you sort my licence?

I assumed it was your dad but that's clearly not the case.

-I have my ways.

-Well, however you did it, thank you.

Can't believe that you've done all this for me, Red.

Told you I would.

We can't drink that. It's your first night in your new flat.

I need to nip to the club anyway and check on it.

I'll bring us back a few bottles of the good stuff.

I'm happy enough with that.

I don't know about you, but I'm famished.

-I'll bring us some food on the way back.

-Chinese?

Course. Chinese. I haven't forgotten.

-I'll go before it shuts.

-Yup. Don't be too long.

HE CLATTERS CHAIR

HE SIGHS

CLATTERING

Are you trying to wake up the whole house?

You've got work in the morning. Wee Madonna's got school.

So what?

This isn't on. You're drunk.

Do you blame me?

I spend every day running about after you

without getting so much as a thank you.

And Patrick, he does nothing round here

but he's the golden boy so we'll say nothing, eh?

-Patrick's just been having a hard time of it!

-We all have been having a hard time!

Bubba, I'm sorry, I know I've been putting a lot on you

and I'm really sorry, I just feel like I'm losing everything.

I'm done in.

I'm done in.

I feel like every time I think this family's getting somewhere,

we just...we just slide right back down into the gutter.

SHE SIGHS

Don't...

I'm sorry, Ma.

It's all right, you're all right.

Come on.

We'll be fine.

We always are.

Fine isn't enough, Bubba.

Not any more.

KNOCK AT DOOR

So, what is it you want, then?

Good evening to you, too, Miss Murdoch.

Sorting the licence. It was you, right?

-It was.

-Decided you were that guy after all?

Make sure I owe you one.

I don't like unsettled debts.

It's not like that.

I just figured... you could use a friend.

Oh, right.

Well, thank you.

I'm not my father, you know.

I know.

You hungry?

I've got a curry in the pot and a pretty good bottle of wine

that shouldn't really be wasted on one person.

-I should be...

-No strings. Just food.

-Go on, then.

-Step this way, Miss Murdoch.

It's Amber.

Just Amber.

# There's still a little bit of your taste in my mouth

# Still a little bit of you laced with my doubt

# Still a little hard to say

# What's going on

# Still a little bit of your ghost, your witness

# Still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed

# You step a little closer each day

# That I can't say what's going on

# Stones taught me to fly

# Love, it taught me to lie

# Life... #

-Everything all right?

-PC Calder,

-she wants to come by and talk about my case.

-'She's on it.

'They'll nail that Anderson.'

-'Scarlett, what's going on? Who are those guys.

-Jimmy owes them money.'

They want it tonight, or else Jimmy will be sorry.

'What a coincidence. That you got such a big win'

on the very day that you really need the money.

You forgot? Bob, it's our Biannual Bogus Bromance Day.

-We are going to have bromance for the day.

-Daddy.

Madonna! Look, you really shouldn't be here.

It was a bad idea to bring you in.

'You let her in that jail with all the criminals?'

She needed to see her daddy.

-I'm Alex, Annie's partner.

-My business partner.

This is Lorna, my little sister.

Look, Lorna doesn't know anything about my new life.

Why is there none of your stuff in this flat, if everything's so great?