01/11/2016 River City

We should buy the flat, you and me.

I got us an appointment with a mortgage advisor.

Time to stop acting like a 12-year-old.

I'm Alex, Annie's partner.

He's family to me, and this guy, he certainly isn't.

Amber, I've had an accident. There's blood everywhere.

You ruined my brother's life and I'm gonnae make sure you pay for it.

People need to know what he is.

-Why can't you just leave it alone?

-Because it should've been me!

-Someone's been telling lies about me.

-Get away from him!

ANDERSON MOANS IN PAIN

You didnae see anything, you got it?

Did I tell you AJ's going to meet me for a coffee this morning?

To talk through some of the various mortgage options.

Are you listening?

SHE SCREAMS

That is the third time this morning, you gonnae give it a rest?

Oh, we need cobwebs for the party, over the entrance.

I want it to look scary from the get-go. Can you sort that for me?

You love your Halloween, don't you?

Today has always been a very big date in my calendar.

Aye, good(!)

And you are really good at hiding things, aren't you?

I have looked everywhere.

SHE HUMS TO HERSELF

He's saying that fixed rate is probably best. What do you think?

(I think we should stop talking mortgages,

(and start talking birthday presents.)

How long you been here?

No' long.

You cannae keep doing this.

I cannae sleep.

Can you?

We need to act as though everything's normal.

We don't know what he's told them.

Anderson won't talk.

He wouldnae risk everybody finding out what he did.

What's the point? Nobody's going to believe me anyway.

They will. I'll make sure of it.

You could have killed him, Bob.

I wish I had.

What about Alasdair?

He keeps avoiding me.

And any time I do see him, he hides behind my gran.

Look, I'll talk to him. I promise.

There we go.

Do I look scary enough?

With those canines? Absolutely.

What are canines?

Teeth. And yours need brushed if you're going to scare anyone.

Brushing my own teeth won't make me any scarier,

and brushing plastic teeth won't either.

That would just be really, really stupid.

-Hiya.

-Hi.

Remember to pack your bag for school.

So?

What?

Are you not going to tell me where the hell you've been?

You've been out since four this morning,

did you not think I'd be a little bit worried?

I need a cup of tea.

Do I not have a right to know?

Know what?

What is going on!

You know what's going on.

But you said you had nothing to do with it, that it was Bob.

I've never...

I've never seen Bob like that before.

Yeah, no wonder.

It wasn't Bob's fault.

I know, but it wasn't yours either.

I thought Anderson was dead.

And the police?

They're questioning everyone that was in the bar that night.

This party's going to be ace. Full of surprises, I'll bet.

Yeah, um...

..about that... MAIL ARRIVES

Oh! Yes.

PHONE BEEPS

MUSICAL BIRTHDAY CARD SINGS "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

(Aw, what?)

From my mom.

You know, it amazes me, every year, on exactly the same date,

she does this.

I wonder how she knows(!)

I can't. You read it. If I do, I'll cry.

SHE GIGGLES

"Dear Sweetheart...

"Happy birthday. I still remember the day you were born,

"this tiny little ball of curls in my arms.

"Have the best day ever. Love you, Mom.

"Kiss."

She forgets I resembled a bite-sized sumo wrestler and

was bald till the age of two.

I'm not homesick, I'm not.

So?

So... HE CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY

I have been looking all morning.

Where are you hiding my birthday surprise?

FORCED LAUGHTER

I take it we're saying no to Angus and Cassie's invite tonight.

It's no' my cup of tea.

There's a band playing.

I'm a bit old for The Monster Mash.

It might be a bit classier than that.

You just want an excuse to get dressed up, don't you?

That depends who I'm getting dressed up for.

Well, maybe I will go, then. As a vampire.

I'll pierce my fangs, right here.

Ah, the jugularis externa.

-If you say so, Doctor.

-You know, it's actually quite a hard

vein to puncture, so you need to go a bit harder than that.

-Can do.

-PHONE BEEPS

Oh.

It's Lorna. The removal van's broken down.

I can get it sorted.

No, it's fine, she's already got someone.

As long as it's no' me, eh?

I love your wee huffs.

I love that you love my wee huffs.

I need to go, I'm late already.

-Bye.

-Bye.

Annie!

FRONT DOOR CLOSES

We ordered these together, online.

Yes, but...

I chose them.

You chose them, yes, but what I didn't tell you was that...

..I paid for them...for your birthday.

Surprise!

Angus, did you forget my birthday?

-Of course not.

-I know when you're lying.

-I'm no' lying.

-Your nostrils flare when you're lying.

No, they don't.

That's all the evidence I need.

Look, I'm sorry. SHE SIGHS

I've had a lot on my mind recently with the flat and money...

You're not the only one stressing out about these things.

But my birthday? How could you forget?

You spent months studying my whole life to keep me in this country.

Therefore it makes sense

that I, me, Cassie should be your specialist subject.

Ingrained on your brain like a beautiful Technicolor dream.

Why don't I make you Angus's speciality?

Toast and boiled-egg soldiers.

Not that. Um...

What about just toast?

I can do you...thick bread, thin bread.

I could run over to the shop and get you a croissant?

Yum yum?

It is my wheat-free week!

Or is that just another thing you forgot?

DOOR SLAMS

You can wait outside if you want.

Yeah. I didn't have any breakfast, feeling a bit...

She's a delicate little thing.

Right, there is an infection.

I think we might have to put you on a course of antibiotics.

Bit of fresh air on it, it'll be fine.

Tell me how you did this again?

Like I said, I was slicing an onion and the knife slipped.

On the palm of your hand?

Are you a doctor or a detective?

This is going to take a while to clear up.

I've got all the time in the world, Doc.

And it'll have to be monitored for the next couple of weeks,

in case of any further infection, OK?

In the meantime, I'd stay away from knives if I was you.

The nurse will put a fresh dressing on that.

Just talk to the receptionist

and she'll make you another appointment, OK?

I don't think that'll be necessary.

Well, I can't force you... but you have to be careful.

Keep it clean.

Don't talk to me like I'm an idiot.

I wasn't.

Perfect hair and make-up, nice clothes...

..superior manner.

You wouldn't last two minutes inside.

You've got nothing to hide behind in there.

-She thinks she's the Queen of Sheba, doesn't she?

-Who?

-Doctor Dolittle.

-Annie?

I could smell your brother on her.

-What?

-Well, his aftershave stinks of trying too hard.

-Oh.

I think I might just stay in tonight.

What, you dumping me off for a better offer?

-Oh, I'm not in the mood.

-You're never in the mood these days.

Must be my age.

Old before your time.

AMBER RECEIVES A TEXT MESSAGE

Why can't life just be simple, eh?

It's you that's making it so complicated.

You said you'd come over.

Yeah, I will, once it's calmed down here.

That'll be never.

I don't get to choose when people get sick.

What about the keys?

I forgot them, OK? But Alex is going to drop them off.

-Alex?

-Don't, he's trying to be helpful.

Is that what he calls it?

He's a really nice guy once you get to know him.

I'm sure he is.

Just give him some time, OK? I think you'll really like each other.

I remember you tried to get me to like Rachel Reid at school.

You were a bridesmaid at her wedding.

I still didn't like her.

Her eyes were too big for her face.

Look, I like Alex's eyes, OK? So get used to it.

When's he coming over with the keys?

Just any time about now, OK? So please, please be nice to him.

I'm sorry. I appreciate it.

I do. Brownie's honour.

Brownie's honour.

OK, I need to get on. I've got miracles to perform.

-Wine into more wine?

-I'll make it up to you later, OK?

-There's a party on at the Pop-Up.

-Just me and you?

-And Alex.

Mr O'Neill?

LIZ GASPS

You said we could.

-Is it the colour? We can change it.

-No, no. It's...it's a lovely colour.

No, it's just...

What?

It's just a bit different, that's all.

We just wanted to try and kind of make the place our own, you know?

Now, there was a mirror...

Oh, the one in the corner?

Yeah, we had to trash it,

it was just a little old-fashioned.

It's gone to a good home. I promise.

He used to stand there, you know.

Chin raised. And I'd do up his tie for him every morning.

Aye, he was always well turned out, our Malcolm. A true gent.

Did he remember your birthday?

Oh, always.

He was very romantic in that regard.

What kind of mortgage did he like? Fixed rate?

What?

FRONT DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES

Where have you been?

Out.

I took Madonna to school, if you must know.

What, three hours ago?

You've some cheek.

I needed to think.

Look, it's fine.

Bob says if we just lay low for a bit, and try and act normal...

What's normal? This place is anything but normal.

You could go back to jail. Do you not see that?

-I won't.

-You don't know that!

I won't!

This place is suffocating us.

I need to move on.

We both should.

I can't just leave.

Yes, you can. We both can.

What about Bob? What about my ma?

I'm not talking about them. I'm talking about you and me.

What? Just walk off into the sunset?

You...and me.

Where would we go?

A beautiful place.

Just you and me?

That's all we need.

My heart's racing like a train.

SHE GIGGLES

Mine too.

Promise me you'll think about it.

We were terrified the day that we moved in together.

But it turned out to be the right decision for us back then,

and I'm sure it's the same for you two now.

We can buy the flat?

Yes.

Oh, Liz, I hope we'll be as happy as you and Malcolm were.

Don't we, Cassie?

Yeah, of course. It's...

it's good.

Yes, well, I hope so, too.

Oh, right, time I was away.

I'll see you out.

I need to talk to you.

I'm no' sorry.

I haven't said anything, I swear.

He deserved everything he got. That's it.

Bob, I've known you a while now, and this just isn't you.

Aye, it is. With him it is.

Why, what did he do?

What do you think?

Patrick?

Look, we could both go down for this, for a very long time.

Now, I don't care about me, but Patrick...

if that happened, then any kind of justice for him is gone.

Mr Adams. Mr Quinn, could I have a word, please?

I'll, uh, catch you later.

You told my colleague that when you arrived at the kitchen,

Mr Anderson was lying on the ground.

-Is that correct?

-Yes.

-You heard the struggle?

-Yes, I did.

But by the time you opened the door,

the only person there was the victim.

Yes.

The timing of that worries me.

It would have taken an assailant longer to reach the fire exit

than it would for you to open the kitchen door.

-I'm not as young as I used to be.

-Hmm.

So, if you'll excuse me.

HORN HONKS

-He was quick.

-Well, he wasn't exactly a gentleman.

Men in vans, comes with the job.

That's the point. He didn't do his job.

He said his back was killing him. No stairs.

-I'll get this.

-I can manage.

I don't bite.

Oh, the keys...

Welcome to Shieldinch.

Just me, you and a bottle of bubbly.

Bubbles give me migraines.

It kind of resembles Angus.

I'm going to put it on the doorstep to scare the local kids.

THEY LAUGH

Have you forgiven him yet?

He better make my party a birthday,

Christmas and Halloween rolled into one.

The band are amazing.

Whoa! How much to New York?!

I know, right?

Are you thinking of going?

I was only looking in case I could find a flight for, like, £20.

You know, two, three years ago,

if I felt like I'd had enough of a place, I would just go,

not even think about it.

Yeah, me too. Just pack a bag and bolt.

I could fit everything I owned into a rucksack.

I used to be able to pack in 30 seconds if I needed to.

It's not the packing that takes the time, though, huh?

It's the deciding what to leave behind.

Yeah, true enough.

What happened to us?

Boys, that's what.

-CASSIE GASPS

-I remember...

SHE LAUGHS

-..locking myself in a washroom in Cancun once...

-Uh-huh?

..and writing "help me" in lipstick on toilet paper

and waving it out the window.

ANGEL LAUGHS

Is this what being a grown-up is really all about?

Nah.

We can still make a run for it if we want to.

Get you, Thelma. You sound pretty certain about that.

I am.

What's stopping us?

This.

Hello, Paddy.

I'm disappointed more than anything.

Paddy.

Look at me.

I said look at me!

I'll do what I have to do. Do you hear me?

Stop the lies about me, Paddy.

Otherwise I'll have no other option than to go and tell the police,

and tell them I remembered who attacked me.

And when that happens,

your brother's going to jail and it'll be you that's done it.

It'll fall on you.

No.

Well, on your head be it.

So, this is the best deal that AJ says we can afford.

I'm saying, this is the best deal...

Ah, no, Angus, stop! Stop being a grown-up, it does not suit you.

It's still a lot for us monthly, but doable.

If we stop eating pizzas and going out drinking at the weekends.

Excuse me?

I reckon we can just about manage.

Are you kidding? There's no way we can make those payments.

We barely make this in a month.

Fear not. I've solved it.

This guy AJ knows from his banking days loves the Pop-Up, and him

and a few of his rugby pals want to book it out for the whole day.

But we're a club. We're only open at night.

Aye, but they just want the place to themselves.

What are they going to do, sacrifice goats?

The money they're offering, they can sacrifice each other for all I care.

What's the catch?

Well, it's not so much a catch, rather...

a light glitch.

What's the catch?

The booking's for today.

And they don't want the band.

They don't like music.

I wish I'd murdered him.

He won't let this go unless we...

Unless what?

He drops the case.

He says he's gonnae tell them.

Tell them what?

Tell them what?!

What I did.

What did you do?

-Gave him what he deserved.

-What did you do?!

-I should've finished him off!

-You attacked Anderson?!

Are you stupid?! You could go to the jail!

-No, I won't.

-Aye, you will!

Only if they find out it was me, and they won't!

Are you daft as well as stupid?! Of course they're gonnae find out!

Have we no' got enough hanging over our heads without this, Bubba?!

It's all right, son. It's all right.

How could you no' just leave it?

After what he did?!

How could you no' just let the polis deal with it?

Because they're no', are they?!

Otherwise that animal would be behind bars right now!

-Look, I'm sorry, mate.

-Leave me alone.

DOOR SLAMS

OK. Breathe.

That's not going to work. OK.

I'm going to stay mad but stay seated.

I couldn't say no to five grand.

And you didn't think to tell me?

There was never a right time, and I thought we could just...

I don't know, cross-pollinate events.

I'm presuming they'll be done by tea-time.

You don't know that! Rugby clubs are notorious.

They can drink for days!

Aye, I know, but think of what that money can do for us.

Oh, there's more to life than money.

A deposit for a flat which, might I remind you, YOU wanted.

I don't want it if it means missing my favourite band.

We can book them another time.

It is my birthday. It is Halloween.

I have been planning this event for weeks.

You're going to have to cancel.

I can't.

They've already paid a deposit, and plus they're really big guys.

I wouldn't want to mess with them.

Rugby and music do not cross-pollinate.

Why can't you understand that?

Did you or did you not suggest we buy a flat?

I thought it would be a wee short cut into us

having our own home together.

That's why I did it.

They'll be done by early evening?

I reckon they'll be on the sausage rolls by five.

OK.

If you can get the band back, I might let you live.

You know, you should give him a chance. He is trying.

Well, he must be good at something,

because you're not with him for his chat.

Nearly there.

You should be going, we can do the rest.

Aye, maybe I should head.

KNOCKING AT DOOR

Your jacket's on the couch.

Stay a bit longer. Please.

AJ! Nice to see you again.

She's no' exactly being friendly towards me.

I'm sorry, but she's my sister, so you're stuck with her.

How many boxes have you got?

It's like the end of Raiders Of The Lost Ark down there.

Anyway, I thought you would be hungry.

He's brought a feast. I never even thought about bringing food.

Just need to pop it in the microwave and it's done.

I've missed your cooking, AJ. Do you cook, Alex?

I prefer to eat out.

There's still some boxes out there. I'll go and grab them.

Could you help, AJ?

I can manage. I don't mind a bit of humping.

-ANGEL:

-Patrick?

I'm in here.

You OK?

Yeah.

I've...

I thought about what you said.

About going away.

-I know what you're going to say.

-Yes.

What?

Yes.

I want us to go away. Me and you.

You mean it?

I mean it.

So, what do you think?

I think we're going to grow old together.

And we're going to have our own little corner of the world.

I want to go.

When?

I don't know. Next few days. The sooner the better.

The longer I stay here, the more lives I mess up.

NOISY CHAT AND BANTER

A wee second, mate.

Cassie, can you give me a wee hand here, please?

Oh, that would be a negative. Your idea. Good luck.

Have you heard from the band?

Are you gonnae give me a break?

OK.

Thank you very much(!)

This lot are trashing the place and they've only been here, what?

An hour?

I've had to replace two soap dispensers and hide your

karaoke machine in the ladies.

-It is getting out of hand. They're...

-GLASS SMASHES

-They're Neanderthals!

-WHOOPING AND CHEERING

And they don't like music.

THEY BREAK INTO A RUGBY CHANT

I have to say, I don't understand it either.

You still haven't told me...why he would do this.

He's a troublemaker. Always has been.

You know him well, then?

Look, I don't want to get him into trouble. I'm sorry.

Look, can you think of any reason why he might have done this?

None.

And you're sure it was Patrick Adams who assaulted you?

He was the only one I recognised.

I'd know his face anywhere.

You are destroying the decorations!

The next time you touch anything that belongs to me, I will

grab your teeny-weeny walnuts and stretch them over your head.

-Understood?

-Cassie, cool it.

She wouldn't do that to your walnuts, mate.

Yes, I would!

He's ruining the place!

-He didn't mean it.

-Yes, he did.

He's trying to show he's a big, strong man.

Can you keep your voice down, please?

I am your wife! You should be standing up for me.

-Do you see the size of him?

-Size doesn't matter.

Five grand.

Angus, I do not care about the five grand!

Calm down.

You calm down.

RUGBY TEAM JEERS

He's no' here. He's gone out.

Right.

What? You think I'm hiding something?

-I didn't say that.

-Aye, well, you didnae need to.

When do you think he'll be back?

I've told you. I don't know.

Well, ask him to call the station as soon as possible.

Are we always your first port of call whenever anything goes wrong?

I'm simply following a line of inquiry, Mrs Mullen.

Aye(!) Well, there's bad men out there, and I'm telling you,

my Patrick isnae one of them.

If you could ask him to call the station as soon as he gets back,

I'd appreciate that.

It's Anderson. He's done what he said he would do.

What now?

Patrick! What now?

Whoa, whoa, whoa! These are on me.

No way. It's your birthday.

-I'm paying.

-Ya dancer. Mine's a voddy and orange

and I'll join you in ten minutes when I finish my shift.

Anyway, so it's turned into, like, this drunken brawl,

but, you know, their money is going to buy them the whole damn

Pop-Up for as long as they damn well please.

I am so done with men and money. Like...

When I first started going out with Pete,

he sold my pet budgie, Sparky, for a fiver.

To be fair to him, he papped it on a horse and it came in

150 quid, so we did all right out of it.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

If it wasn't for you, it would've been truly the pits.

Some guy was beaten up the other night,

through there in the kitchen. They must be on to whoever did it.

Won't be a minute.

Patrick, we have to leave today.

I'm at the Ship, come and meet me here.

LOUD AND BOISTEROUS CHEERING

Right, guys, that's enough.

HE SHOUTS: Right! Enough!

THEY FALL SILENT

The next guy that touches my wife's decorations will have

me to deal with, all right?

I mean it.

LAUGHTER

THEY RESUME CHEERING AND SHOUTING

Hey, what are you worried about?

Is it that obvious?

Like the nose on your face.

Not that it's obvious, it's just there. Like mine is.

I'm not worried. I'm excited.

Why?

Cos Patrick and I are going to leave here...together.

Oh, no, where are you going?

Somewhere beautiful...

like Berlin.

Berlin?

Or Paris. Or Barcelona.

Oh, I feel stupid going on about my birthday now.

You've got way bigger things going on.

-Hey, so have you.

-Ugh.

And Angus knows what he's got, it shines out of him.

You think?

He'd walk to the ends of the earth if you asked him to.

I know he would.

You're lucky.

-Hey, so is he.

-I don't doubt it.

Except he'd probably forget where to meet me.

We're going to get a spare room,

so you can come and visit with Angus, OK?

You don't have to ask us twice.

What's with the long faces? Somebody dead?

LAUGHTER

-I gotta go.

-I've just bought you a drink.

You have it.

Too right I will.

Hey, don't forget to pack lipstick in case you need to write

a "help" sign from the washroom.

ANGEL LAUGHS

Bye.

So, what was that about?

Oh, nothing.

A wee birdie told me it was your birthday.

Fancy getting pure hammered oot wur nut?

Sorry, what does that sentence mean?

I need to go to the polis.

What good's that gonnae do?

Ma, listen to me.

I'll tell them it was me. I attacked Anderson.

But you didnae!

And when he blames Bob, what's gonnae happen?

Bob's a good guy.

He doesn't deserve this trouble.

You're a good guy an' all.

Ma, listen to me.

I've been there.

One bad moment leads to another, and another.

He'll no' handle it.

It'll ruin his life. My life's already ruined.

I say it was me and Bob gets to live a normal life.

That's no' fair.

It was never fair.

I need to talk to you, the now.

Please, I'm begging you, please.

-Have you seen Cassie?

-No.

Somebody's in the bad books. A toaster?

-I mean, come on!

-What's she been saying?

That you're money-obsessed, and that she's had a crap birthday, and that

Halloween's rubbish compared to how they do it in America.

See, if I was you, I'd get the finger out.

Do you think you can get her to the Pop-Up tonight?

How much is it worth?

-Double your wages from the Ship.

-Treble.

If you can get her there in an hour.

Deal?

Deal.

Dancer!

Patrick!

You never answered your phone.

Sorry.

I saw the police. Let's just go!

What about Berlin?

It's a pretty cool place.

Must have room for two pretty cool folk.

You don't need to pack, you don't need to say goodbyes.

You don't need anything.

Just take my hand and walk out with me right now.

I can't go with you just now.

I want to...

..but I can't.

Let me know where you are, and I'll find you.

Right, that sounds good.

I'll get us a nice wee flat, overlooking the river.

Take my hand, Patrick.

-I need to go.

-Please.

I love you.

-What are you doing here?

-Patrick...

-What have you told them?

Mr Quinn is here as a witness.

To what?

The assault on Mr Anderson.

That's why I'm here.

I did it, so you can arrest me now.

We've already made an arrest.

What?

Bob?

Bob!

-Your brother's admitted the assault.

-Look, I did this!

-Patrick, listen to me...

-I did this, it wasn't Bob, right?

Don't...don't listen to him!

Your brother's admitted the assault. We've got a witness.

-It was me! Right?

-Whoa, whoa!

-Let me speak to my brother!

I want to speak to my brother! I want to see him!

I want to see my brother!

Come on out tonight with me and Robbie.

I thought you were coming with us to the Candle Room.

Well, Robbie's invited me out to a Halloween night.

What happened to making an effort?

OK, your man did well.

He's good at carrying heavy boxes, I'll give you that.

Just come out for a drink, see where the night takes us.

To the Pop-Up bar with Robbie.

I'm going with Alex, and so are you.

Or what? Big sister's going to have me grounded?

Alex is trying, OK? Give him a break.

I can see that. I'm just not impressed with his money.

OK. Let's just get one thing straight here.

I am not impressed with anyone's money.

I make a very healthy salary on my own, without anyone's help.

And if you think that's the reason why I'm staying with Alex then we've

got a lot to talk about if we're going to make this move work.

I love him, get used to it.

Annie. Annie!

DOOR SLAMS

Hello?

Hello?

Angus?

Surprise.

LAUGHTER

Oh, my gosh! Be Charlotte!

You got them!

-Did you doubt me?

-Yes!

THEY SING "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

LORNA RECEIVES A TEXT MESSAGE

Just Robbie. At the Pop-Up.

It's busy.

We'll close early. You can just head there.

Right, I'm just going to the ladies.

I'll go, too.

You guys can just go home. I'll close up.

All on your own?

That's the way I like it.

We're heading off, I'm shattered.

Yeah, I should probably lay off the bubbles.

Always make me do something that I regret.

-I bet you do that a lot, eh?

-You might be right.

# How can you live your life, always on repeat

# Without a manual to instruct on how to speak?

# Release the pressure from your lungs and learn to breathe

# Today is different

# Reload, we know machines breathe

# Reload, we are machines that breathe... #

I wasn't scared, by the way.

What?

Of the rugby team.

I could've taken them if it came to it.

Yeah, right(!)

Yeah, right!

They're pretty cool, aren't they?

Glad you found them.

# Today is different

# Reload, we know machines breathe

# Reload, we are machines that breathe

# Screenshot my imagination... #

Why don't you just come with me?

You'll enjoy yourself once you get there.

No, I'm tired, I want to go home. You can come with me.

No, Lorna wants to go down to the Pop-Up and meet people.

She's waiting outside.

I want you to myself.

Well, you can have me. Just stay awake till I get back.

Oh, aye?

Well, this is interesting.

Trick or treat.

Oh, I saw that.

You can't hide what you're thinking.

Get...out.

No problem,

because now I'm in your head, and when you lie next to her tonight,

I know you'll be thinking of me.

We made four grand from the party alone.

Here. Back of the net! CASSIE LAUGHS

SHE LAUGHS THROUGH THE KISS

What was that for?

My birthday. Eventually.

Thank you so much.

You are welcome...birthday girl.

I want to dance. You be DJ.

Cassie?

Yeah?

You're no' thinking of doing a midnight flit, are you?

Huh?

To New York?

SHE GIGGLES

Of course not, you dope.

But...

I wanted to surprise you.

Take you home for Christmas.

To meet your family?

If we start walking now,

we can get there by March.

Why don't we go this Christmas?

Stop it.

I'm no' kidding.

What about the flat?

Well, you know and I know Liz doesn't want to sell it.

Do you really think so?

-What's that?

-What's what?

I recognise that song. That's a sign.

-It's a sign.

-It's a sign?

# The boys of the NYPD choir Were singing Galway Bay

-SHE JOINS IN:

-# And the bells were ringing out For Christmas Day... #

Are you serious?

You're only young once.

We're going to New York!

CASSIE VOMITS LOUDLY

Cassie!

TOILET FLUSHES

Cassie!

I don't feel so good.

This won't make you feel much better.

We seem to have booked up to go away for a month.

We did drink a lot.

Sounds like you brought most of it back up.

It was the toast and jam.

Look, life's for living.

Question.

Are you saying...we don't buy the flat?

Yes. We don't buy the flat.

Second question.

Does this mean we travel the US?

Question three. When are you going to answer question number two?

Totally means we can go travel the US.

SHE SQUEALS HAPPILY

Oh. Sorry...

SHE VOMITS AGAIN

Are you gonnae be long in there?

He begged me to tell the truth. What could I do?

I'm not blaming you.

I did this.

I wanted to do something worthwhile for my family instead of

bringing them nothing but pain.

Oh, no.

Do you think Angus will be a good dad?

I think you'll have two weans to look after.

Angus, Cassie's got something to tell you.

She's all over me like a rash. I'm worried about my sister.

I'm getting the feeling that you don't really like me, Alex.

-I just don't know you.

-Well, we'll need to fix that.

-There's no employment history for Belinda.

-She needed a break.

I don't think she's right in the head. One payment. And she has to

understand she doesn't set foot in Shieldinch again.

I'm sorry.

A VAT scam here, a boozy scam there.

-It's not enough.

-Then what am I meant to do?

Ramp things up.

I help you, you help me.

So, take the money, Scarlett. What's the alternative?

-I don't know how I'm going to say this.

-Say what?

I want a divorce.

He is the closest thing I've got to a dad,

and you're just gonnae let him go, let him walk out on us?!