19/06/2012 River City

-She's dead!

-Aye, and that's terrible, but I never killed her.

-She was still someone's daughter.

-Because I've never had my own kids,

I don't know how a father feels? Is that what you're saying?

He's not seriously suggesting he was attacked by one of my men?

This is a cover-up.

Who's going to be believed, me...

or that?

-Sorry, Cooper, you're off the case.

-You can't do that, sir.

Who can't?

You're back.

Just to get my things.

No...

Please, don't. Don't leave.

If I could go out and come back in,

turn the clock back in the last half hour, I would.

You can't.

MUSIC: "Wild Ones" by Flo Rida

Hey!

# I like crazy, foolish, stupid

# Party-going, wild, fist-pumping music, I might lose it

# Blast to the roof, that's how We do'z it, do'z it, do'z it

# I don't care tonight She don't care, we like

# Almost there, the right vibe

# Ready to get high Ain't no surprise

# Take me so high Jumping those dives

# Surfing the crowd Ooh

# Said I gotta be the man

# At the head of my band Mic check, one-two

# Shut them down in the club While the playboy does it

# And they all get loose, loose After bottle

# We all get bit and again tomorrow

# Gotta break loose Cos that's the motto... #

Do you think you could finish at a decent hour tonight?

I could slave over a hot stove and cook us something lovely.

Or we could go out. Why don't we go to that restaurant...

Don't die on me, please.

I'll do my best.

And there it is. My boyfriend's just slipped into copper mode.

-Sorry.

-It's kind of sexy.

-I'm just hoping the DCI will reconsider.

Put me back on the murder case.

They hardly seem to be getting anywhere without you. I don't know how he justifies it.

I couldn't have got through the last two months without your support, you know.

Me neither.

-Two. Months.

-Has it been that long?

-Longest I've ever survived. Or anyone's survived me.

-Same here.

I don't suppose I could tempt you to skive off and celebrate our anniversary?

When the job settles down we'll spend more time together, I promise.

-I can see us somewhere like that one day. Really?

-Yeah.

Mortgaged up to the eyeballs, 2.4 dogs.

You'd have to marry me first.

PHONE RINGS

DC Cooper.

No, I'm not on that case any more. You'll have to refer to the DCI.

Yeah, bye.

Will?

So you see? It's easy when you get the hang of it.

Aye, for you, maybe.

I just hate having to do my accounts on my own.

I could do you a manicure for your trouble.

Er, no, thanks.

I've just committed the ultimate sin.

First decent relationship I've ever had and I've cursed it.

Why, what have you done?

I mentioned the "M" word.

-You didn't!

-Robbie!

-Marriage.

-What?

-How did that come up?

-I don't know.

-You've only been together a few weeks.

-Two months.

-Same difference. What did Will say?

-He ran for the hills.

-I'm not surprised.

-Now he'll think he's trapped forever.

He knows what I'm like. He'll get that I was joking. Won't he?

Well, were you? Joking?

Of course. It's too early for all that.

-DOWNSTAIRS:

-Anyone seen my sports kit?

Why don't you get off your backside and look for it?

-What is it you're looking for?

-My sports kit.

-Your sports kit's right here.

-Where?

It's after half eight.

Fine, sit there and play that all day. See if I care.

Thanks, darlin'.

Aw. Did you cut the crusts off for him?

You want a skelp in the ear?

Shift it.

-Well, are you going to clean it up?

-Aye, in a minute.

You didn't put my kit in the wash, did you?

Check that stinking pile off stuff over there.

I can't play without it.

Pff. You can't play with it.

DOWNSTAIRS: Loser! Loser!

You'll break something in a minute.

He shoots...goal...!

FURNITURE THUMPS Urgh. I told you he was useless!

Now look what you've done! He's hurt.

Adeeb, are you OK?

See you? Eejit!

What did I do? It's not my fault he's a crap goalie.

-Stop using that word.

-I've heard you say much worse.

Ho, don't push your luck.

What's happened? What have you done now, Adeeb?

-He fell over the chair.

-It's not like you don't know it's there.

If it's not your leg, it's your arm or your head.

-I'll run the both of you to A&E.

-No, there's no need.

Leyla, he banged his head really hard.

No brain, no pain.

Adeeb.

How many fingers am I holding up?

-How many am I?

-Just get to school, Conor.

Leyla, he might need stitches. Take him round to the surgery.

No, just pop next door on your way to work, would you?

If Dan's not left, get him to look in.

Will do.

You should get going as well.

I'll get some ice on it. It's fine. Go.

-You poor old thing.

-I'm all right.

Seriously, glaciers have moved faster than you guys.

A week has gone by since the second murder

and none of you have come up with anything remotely useful to go on.

Two girls are dead. If we want to get Kennedy for these murders

we're going to have to find credible leads, solid evidence.

Gut instinct is not enough.

Talk to your contacts, regular punters, OK?

Anyone who might have seen either girl with Kennedy.

I want results. Go.

Sir, I got a call this morning.

Possible witness saw Sean and Silvie together. Referred them to you.

Correct procedure for once. Well done.

Well, emotions run high when the victims are as young as these.

-Everyone feels involved.

-All right. You're not the only sensitive cop in the village, Cooper.

In fact, I think last week indicated otherwise, eh?

You've still got a lot to prove.

PHONE BEEPS

I know the target seems to be they wee prostitute lassies,

but none of us can feel safe. I mean, who says he'll stop at two?

He could be living amongst us, you never know.

Perfectly normal one minute, out murdering folk the next.

We had that second lassie staying in my hoose.

Same age as Christina.

Oh, I hate to think what could have happened to her and Tattie

if they hadn't met my Bob. What does your Will say?

Oh, I suppose they're not allowed to discuss it, eh?

Well, until they catch him, every man's a suspect!

What are you doing with that? I'm no' wanting a baldy!

Sir,

anyone suggested doing a DNA sweep?

What, your own caseload not enough for you, Cooper?

-Nothing someone from uniform couldn't do.

-Are you telling me how to do my job again?

Make the sweep voluntary. See what it throws up.

Yeah, Kennedy's sure to be at the head of the queue.

You never know, might clear himself if he was.

You feeling guilty, Detective?

Wouldn't be a bad public relations exercise, either.

Show them we're not sitting on our arses.

Kennedy or not, it puts us in the driving seat.

All right. Get something together for me, I'll think about it.

What are they waiting for? Another girl to die?

We just need to try to put it out of our heads.

YOU might be able to - I can't.

Silvie was safe in our house until...

Until what?

Until she felt that she had to go.

Tattie, I never asked her to leave.

You didn't exactly make her feel welcome enough to stay.

I'm not responsible for that girl's death.

No, but if we'd done more, she might still be alive.

And bringing God-knows-what kind of trouble into our house.

-Is that what you wanted for Christina?

-Of course not.

Listen, I've been thinking about volunteering. At a refuge for women.

-What for?

-To help.

Offer some sort of emotional and medical support.

Everyone deserves at least one person who cares about them.

After the year we've had?

Do you no' think we should start looking after ourselves?

Yes. Yes, we should.

I said enough. He probably thought I was dropping hints.

I'm sure he knows you better than that.

-Besides, he wouldn't have got a place with you if he wasn't really committed.

-But marriage. though...

-That's such a huge leap.

-You have thought about it though, haven't you?

Not consciously.

I mean, I know what I see in him but...

Well, he's obviously attracted to you.

That doesn't last, does it? The first flush of lust.

Getting the guy is one thing. Holding on to him...?

-You know my track record.

-But you have held on to Will.

If I'm not careful I'm going to wreck it.

And now he's going to find that note!

-What note?

-In his notebook.

He's having a hard time at work. I just wanted to cheer him up.

Look, if anybody happens to care,

this old bird's over-cooked and ready for the table!

Sorry.

Yeah, I just wanted to let you know.

Yeah, I'll call again once the doctor's been.

Thanks, yeah. Bye.

-You're meant to leave this on.

-It's melted.

You shouldn't be playing that thing with a head injury either.

You're a doctor's receptionist, Mum. Don't get ahead of yourself.

-Can I get you anything else?

-No, thanks.

I'm sorry I overslept this morning.

Right, I better get this place cleaned up.

-What is it you're missing this morning? Maths?

-Science centre.

I didn't get a letter home about a trip.

You signed the consent form.

Right.

Course I did.

Look, Adeeb...

Is Conor being all right with you?

I know things are different for you boys without Michael here.

Not for me.

-How do you mean?

-Dad's gone. Michael's gone.

Uncle Gabriel seems to have better things to do.

That's just the way it is.

DOORBELL CHIMES

-Not quite at death's door then.

-Adeeb...

You told me to ditch my games.

-Did you really need a house-call?

-Not my idea.

Well, I might as well check you out now I'm here.

Let me get that off you. Sorry.

It's all been a bit of a whirlwind this morning.

So I hear a chair got in your way.

I hate it when that happens.

Let's have a look.

Did he pass out?

-No.

-Not even for a second?

-Nope.

-Did you feel nauseous or throw up?

No, just a killer headache.

-Did he take anything for it?

-Er, not that I've given him.

Couple of paracetamols.

And how's his general health? Good appetite?

-He's always picked at his food.

-I had eggs on toast this morning.

Right. Shows what I know.

Not much. It was the only decent thing left to eat.

Nothing wrong with your verbal responses.

Or anything else from what I can see.

I'll dress that cut and you can head off to school, if you're up to it.

-Not really.

-I think I'll have the final say on that.

Whatever.

There's blood on your school shirt. Let me get you a fresh one.

Robbie.

Hi.

-This is a surprise.

-Oh, didn't you get my message?

-I haven't checked my phone.

-I thought we could have lunch.

-It's a bit early, isn't it?

-Later - there's something I want to talk to you about.

-Oh, really? What is it?

Actually I'm pretty much booked the whole day.

-I don't think I can get away. Can't it wait?

-It's important.

So's my job. I'll see you at home tonight.

Hmm. Right.

That's more like it, son.

You'll have him eating out of your hand now.

Do you think he looked annoyed? Why did I listen to old Molly?

Don't ask me.

-What do you think he wanted?

-You're going to need to wait until tonight. Just like you told him.

-I can't do that.

-Well, you had your chance.

-How long till lunch? I'm going to need to go and see him.

-At his work?

-Well, he came here.

-You know it's not the same thing.

Robbie. What are you doing here?

Turning myself in. For being a complete idiot.

Do you want to slap the cuffs on?

I wasn't sure you'd pick up if I phoned.

After the way I was in the salon, acting all cool. It was stupid.

-What was all that about?

-Molly's idea.

-Molly?

I nearly gave her a skinhead, the clipper was set to number one!

-Robbie. The point?

-Yeah. Sorry.

I'm not getting anything right today, am I?

-Not completely...

-She thought...

I thought...

What do you mean "not completely"?

It's not a conversation to be having here.

No.

-It's weird.

-What?

Being here again with you.

-What, after the attack. Being bashed-up and fretting.

-Oh, yeah.

I was wondering if I could change my mind about lunch?

Not enough to do upstairs, DC Cooper?

It was my fault. I popped in to see him. I'll let you get on.

I'll see you round the pub at 12, yeah?

I want to go on my break but...

Och, I don't suppose it would do any harm

if he came in and I wasn't here. Don't want to be TOO available.

-Who are we talking about?

-Tom said he might pop in this morning.

-I don't want to miss him.

-Just go.

Aye, but he'd go mad if he saw all this stock on the floor.

Och, I can take care of it.

Aye, but the crisps that haven't been put out need to be stored.

Och, I suppose we could do it together when I get back.

I mean, you'd be better serving anyway.

-Manning the till.

-Aye. Aye, right.

And if Tom does come in...?

I'll tip you off, keep him talking, and then you can come running back.

-I'll no' be long.

-HE LAUGHS

Aye, aye, you all right? Is that everything?

Actually, could I get a couple of bottles of the white wine as well, thanks?

-All right, Will? What can I get you?

-I'm fine, thanks.

Are you on duty?

-Should I be nervous?

-No, I'm just waiting for Robbie.

-Can I get you something while you wait?

-No, I'm fine - honestly.

You seem a bit tense.

I'm fine, Zinnie.

-I'm sorry about earlier.

-Oh, it doesn't matter. Hi, Hayley.

-Hiya!

-I thought you'd be on your own.

Oh, don't mind me.

I didn't want to stay in here anyway.

OK. Where did you want to go?

-Not sure. Can we just walk?

-Mm-hmm.

As soon as I got to the station, I knew it was a mistake.

-You apologise too much.

-I was so off with you at the salon.

-Yeah, tell me about it.

-My mouth works one step ahead of my brain.

I do get a wee bit carried away with things,

but I'm sure you've, kind of, guessed that already.

Do you ever let anyone else get a word in?

Not when I'm scared of what the next word might be.

What do you think it's going to be?

ROBBIE SIGHS

Something that's usually followed by "off".

Look, I know I dropped a wee bit of a bombshell this morning

and made you think that I was proposing, but I've calmed down now.

I promise it'll never happen again.

You know, I've never lived with anyone before, Rob,

or shared a bank account or anything like that.

So much responsibility comes with work,

I just think those things seem like more, you know?

Slippery slope and all that, but we don't have to share anything but a bed.

Playing it cool isn't exactly my style -

that was just my stupid, desperate attempt at holding on to you.

Why do you fell like you have to do more than you're already doing?

Having you to come home to takes the heat out of everything.

That didn't come out right. What I mean is, it's a real gear change.

And now I'm being likened to a motor?

I just don't know how to say, "I love you,"

-and make it sound right.

-Just like that'll do. I love you, too.

A couple of months ago we didn't even know each other

and now I couldn't imagine life without you.

Me neither, but the way you hurried off this morning -

it was as if you were trying to escape.

Well, you did, sort of, spook me when you were having a laugh and a joke about all that.

The thing is...

it crossed my mind not long after we met.

But you don't say stuff like that. Not after a week.

The fact is, I never want to be with anyone else.

So...

I didn't have time to research it.

I guessed at the size.

-Seriously?

-Seriously.

I want us to get married.

Well?

Is everything OK? What did he say?

Aye, fine.

Is that all I'm going to get out of you?

Yeah.

Yeah, I don't really want to talk about it.

Except...

You and I are probably going to have to sit down and compare diaries.

See when you might be available to be my best woman.

What?!

He went out and bought it today.

It turns out it's what he's wanted all along.

My fantasy's the same as his!

Oh, that's brilliant.

I know.

It just shows you, doesn't it?

How quickly somebody can come into your life

and make it better, or how we can make it better for them.

Did Will say that?

-And what about you? What do you think?

-What?

Are you ready to settle down?

Yeah.

I am.

-So?

-So?

Your mission, if you choose to accept it...

Will you give me away?

I'll be your witness - I'm not giving you away!

I do believe it's customary for the best woman to buy the groom a drink.

Cooper, your proposal for the DNA sweep -

-it's not cost effective.

-Oh. Is that right?

Good idea though. Look, if you're not too caught up in anything else,

-there is something you can do.

-What's that, sir?

That tip-off you gave us this morning?

It seems a witness can place Silvie and Kennedy together

around the time of the murder. I need someone to take a statement.

-I'm back on the case?

-Detective. It's one statement.

Well, I appreciate it, sir.

The shift's a man down, what can I do?

Do you want a hand with that?

Aye, aye, that'd be brilliant, thanks a lot. Cheers.

Do you need me to put anything else up there?

-Och, no, that's fine.

-Tattie seems to be getting on with things.

-Aye.

-Throwing herself into work. Even talking about volunteering.

Was she? I thought she maybe wouldn't have the time.

Well, it's good to see her having a positive outlook on things again.

Aye.

Here - bring that stuff back!

Enjoy.

-Party at the Ship tonight.

-What?

Engagement party. Mine and Will's.

-OK.

-Did you not hear what I said?

Aye.

Well, don't sound too excited.

It wasn't worth chasing them.

Never mind. Boss isn't going to be too happy, but what can you do?

Thanks.

-Here you go. Cheers.

-Oh.

-Looks like they missed one.

-Thanks.

So how does somebody pop the question over lunch?

Aye, and then just head straight back to work?

That's my husband-to-be for you.

Engaged? They've only been going out five minutes.

Aye, he's beaten the lot of you to it!

I for one will feel a lot safer in my bed

with a detective constable in permanent residence.

I'm sure we all will.

Here, will you be Mr Cooper?

-Aye, or will he be Mr Fraser?

-Oh, the Cooper-Fraser wedding.

It's going to be the event of the year.

Aye, well - they can leave me off the guest list.

You're quiet on the subject.

Well, they're getting carried away enough for everyone.

I'll talk to Robbie when he's not surrounded.

If you're insisting, Gabriel.

And whatever Iona here's having.

Very kind of you, stand-by husband.

But, aye, I wouldn't rely too much on our agreement.

Anyway, when's the engagement party?

I thought in here tonight. Will did say we should celebrate.

Listen to you! "Will said this, so we should do that!"

Well, I, for one, like Will's style.

-Tonight it is then.

-Works for me.

Anyone working on serving coffee?

Here, Zinnie, you better jump to it. He might suggest replacing you with a vending machine.

Might be more efficient. Coffee, please...

A pal of ours has just got engaged.

Which is why you wouldn't have found me at the shop earlier,

-if you went looking.

-I didn't.

Maybe you could come to the Tall Ship tonight, help us celebrate?

Won't it just be for close friends?

And friends of close friends.

It's not so bad once you get used to it, mate!

It doesn't get much better than this!

All right?

Aye. You?

Eh, you didn't happen to find out any more

about that guy who was beaten up last week, did you?

-Well, I overheard you and Lenny talking about it.

-Is that right?

It sounded like it might have been a mate of yours.

Do you make a habit of tuning into people's conversations?

No, I only caught the gist of what you were saying, really,

and I had a look in the papers. I didn't see anything about it.

Oh, it's just...it makes you wonder

if it's a random attack. Like a one-off.

Or maybe just two guys sorting out their differences, y'know?

Well, you know something I don't.

Just concern for the community and all that. It's part of my job.

That's very noble of you.

But wouldn't your mate's future husband be a better bet?

Well, if there's anything they know.

Look, Deek - don't give up the day job.

Lurking around the shadows? It doesn't suit you.

-Hiya.

-Hey, guys. Hope you and the boys are hungry.

Um, yeah, but they've got football training till eight.

Yeah, I hadn't forgotten. Theirs will keep till later.

Dan checked over Adeeb. Did you see him back at school?

Yeah. He caught up with the science trip.

He's at practice but he's just going to sit and watch.

Probably just to annoy his brother more than anything.

Have you got much homework?

No actually, I did it in my free period.

Then why don't you two go out and have some fun tonight?

Go to the cinema or something. Here, my treat.

Don't need to ask me twice. I'll just go and get ready.

Me, too. Thanks.

What's that woman done with the real Leyla?

I don't know.

I don't care.

FOOTSTEPS ON STAIRS

Congratulations! That's fantastic!

So, is it going to be a big white wedding?

-I dunno. I haven't even thought about it.

-Aye, right.

You and my mum nearly came to blows over Bob and Stella's wedding arrangements.

Yeah, you must have a million ideas of your own.

Well, I used to think that Kylie and I would have the perfect showgirl wedding,

but me, actually walking down the aisle with another man?

Getting married's the fun part. Being married? That's a bit harder.

-Don't burst his bubble.

-Aye, but it's true.

Says the old married lady!

Aye, exactly. I'm not a very good example.

-Couldn't even make it work with a priest.

-THEY LAUGH

I tell you, you only need to look around.

Look, Bob and Stella, they're just at the beginning,

but what happens when you get to, say, Malcolm and Liz's age? That's the true test of love.

Their wedding was lovely. I'm not saying I'm not going to top it, but.

I'm tellin' you - see, living with someone

is the hardest thing in the world.

I mean, don't get me wrong - you'll have plenty of good times.

Doesn't mean to say stop working at it.

And see when things get rough, you can't just blame your partner.

I don't know how people do it.

Aye, well, you need to learn how to compromise. And when to say sorry.

That sounds like too much work.

That's it - it's aff!

It's for the rest of your life, Robbie.

The rest of my life.

What's all this?

Some boys came in and knocked some stuff over and stole some things.

-Stole?! Were you not keeping an eye out?

-Well, I was serving Doctor Dan.

They must've sneaked in behind the shelves. Neither of us noticed them.

He tried to chase them, but they were too fast for him.

-Dan went after them?

-Aye.

-Did you call the police?

Well, I didn't think it was worth it over a few packet of crisps.

A few packets? There were two boxes. Where's the other one?

One of them grabbed the whole box.

What's Tom going to say, eh?

-We'd better get this stuff cleared up.

-I'll help you.

So this guy comes in and says, "Oh, is that your Ayrshire bacon?"

-He says, "No, no - I'm just warming my legs."

-THEY LAUGH

-Sir.

-What do you call a lion with no legs?

-Anything you want - he can't run after you.

-Sir.

-Have you got a minute?

-Yeah.

The witness and the neighbours were more than ready to talk.

Reports of arguments, threats being made.

-We've got young girls...

-PHONE RINGS

Your phone has been doing that all afternoon.

-Must be urgent.

-Sorry.

Young girls coming and going at all hours from a particular flat in the block,

one of them matching the description of Silvie,

and a couple recognised Sean Kennedy's photo -

-they say that he's "been around".

-PHONE RINGS

..so, I recommend getting surveillance on the place.

-McVerry?

-Yes, sir.

-You can lead the surveillance team on this new location.

-OK.

Thanks, Cooper. You give everything you've got to the team.

With all due respect, sir, I'd like to take this one myself.

With all due respect, Cooper,

I can't let you anywhere near our suspect.

You want in on this case, there's a load of CCTV footage to go through.

-My shift's nearly over.

-If you're not interested...

No, I am. I am.

So stay late. Or come in early, it's up to you.

-Unless you've got something better to do.

-WILL SIGHS

I had your back over that incident last week -

professionally speaking, of course.

-It won't happen again.

-It better not. You step out of line again,

you'll be lucky to get a job as a security guard.

Molly, are you going to Robbie's engagement party?

Too true, hen. If there's a free drink going, I'm there!

And I want to see what's going on for myself,

no hear about it tomorrow. What about you two?

Just...you go on if you want.

-Not if you're staying in.

-Can I go?

Have you done all of your homework?

-Sorry!

-Just this once? I'll be...

-You know the rules.

-Slave-driver! Come on, hen.

You can and help me sort out something to wear, eh?

-Cup of tea?

-I'll make it.

Listen, I was thinking...

maybe you would be a good person to help out at one of those refuges.

Really?

I wasn't sure you thought I was up to it.

Well, I think, it would maybe do you as much good as it would do them.

I think so.

Thank you.

-I'll have a look on the internet for some details tomorrow.

-Cool.

Rob?

Great news - Donald's put me back on the case.

-The bad news is I'm probably going to have to...

-Ahem.

No time to buy an engagement outfit, you'll need to take me as I am. WILL WOLF-WHSTLES

-We'll go shopping at the weekend.

-No' gonnae be much use for tonight's party.

-Tonight?

-We said we'd celebrate.

Oh, I'm only home to get something to eat and then I'm going back in.

-To work?

-Yep. Donald's throwing me some basic stuff, but it's a start.

I've told everyone we'll meet them at the pub.

Oh, well, you go. I'll try and catch up with you later.

You want me to go to our engagement party on my own?

I didn't realise you'd organise something for tonight,

and not with anyone else. You should have checked.

Can't whatever it is just wait till tomorrow?

If I start putting more hours in now,

he might give me more responsibility, so no.

Then I'll never get to see you.

Why do we never, ever have any food? I'm going to have to nip out.

We could grab a quick pub meal. Have a few drinks with our pals

then you can go and do whatever it is you need to do.

-Robbie, I don't have the time.

-I can't believe you agreed to work.

-Tonight of all nights.

-Like I said - it's not my idea.

But didn't you explain that it's a special occasion?

I don't think that would have done me any favours, do you?

Everybody's really excited for us.

Oh, let it go. They'll be just as excited another night.

-It won't be the same.

-Look, if I lose my job, none of this will happen.

-Right.

-I thought you understood.

Aye, but if I knew it was going to be like this...

-Don't be so melodramatic!

-It's not every day you get engaged - I wanted to show you off.

That is more about your insecurities than anything else.

-What's that supposed to mean?

-It doesn't matter. I can't do this now.

-It matters to me.

-Leave it, Robbie.

-No, this is important.

-Give me a break! Don't you think I've had enough today?

-Will...

-Just shut up, will you?

-Who do you think you are?

-Some tough copper who can push me around?

-Hey! Stop it!

Argh!

Oh, God! I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

-I didn't mean to do that.

-What the hell was that?

-I don't know. Robbie, please...

-Stay away. Don't come near me.

Please, don't leave...

DOOR SLAMS

MUSIC: "Next To Me" by Emeli Sande

# Next to me

# Ooh, ooh

# Next to me

# Ooh, ooh

# Next to me

# Ooh, ooh

# You will find him You'll find him next to me

# When the money's spent And all my friends have vanished

# And I can't seem to find No help or love for free

# I know there's no need For me to panic

# Cos I'll find him I'll find him next to me. #

Where's the party?

Leyla?

Leyla?

Oh. Where did you come from?

I came to get this. Are you OK?

Yeah. I just... I had something from the back of the fridge for lunch.

It must have made me feel a bit funny.

Do you want me to give football practice a miss?

No, I'm fine. Off you go.

Sorry, did I startle you?

Are you OK?

Emotional roller-coaster today, one way or another.

-You need to catch your breath. I just wanted to say sorry.

-Sorry?

When you told me about your engagement earlier,

I was, uh... I was a bit distracted.

-Oh, that's all right.

-When you think of how you two met...

-When I was attacked?

-Yeah. It couldn't have had a better outcome.

Congratulations. It's fantastic news.

I'll catch you in the pub later.

-Hey.

-Hiya.

I got Raymond to put lots of sparkling in the fridge.

They like a few bubbles, don't they?

Who?

The guys who are likely to come to Will and Robbie's engagement.

Zinnie, I think you're going to know most of the people there anyway.

Oh. Just the usual dull crowd then.

Mm - I've put some food there

-if you don't want to drink on an empty stomach.

-Thanks.

So are you going to say a few words?

-Me?

-As his best friend?

I don't really think they'll expect that.

Robbie's your mate. You don't sound very happy for him.

I just wish he didn't think he had to say yes

to the first guy who asked.

And beggars can't be choosers, eh?

Hardly.

I think he could do better, that's all.

You're back.

Just to get my things.

No...

Please, don't. Don't leave.

If I could turn the clock back on the last half hour, I would.

You can't.

I just...

I just lost it.

-I wouldn't hurt you for anything...

-What do you think you just did?

Has it ever happened before?

No, no.

I mean, at work it gets a bit rough,

but it's never happened with anyone I care about.

Was I that annoying?

No, no, no.

Look, don't blame yourself.

It's all my fault. I love you.

You've got to...

Then, why? What did I do wrong?

LAUGHTER AND CHATTER Somebody dress up as the police!

-A stripper!

-A stripper.

Oh, it's just the guy from the Mini Mart.

Sorry to be such a disappointment.

-Glad you could make it.

-Didn't I say I would?

-So it's a big night for Robbie, eh?

-If you say so.

Here, he thinks it's a bit weird

having a copper as a mate, don't you?

-It's not that.

-What, then?

Last week, right, some guy got beat up in Shieldinch.

So? That's hardly news.

I saw Will. Just after it.

He looked a bit...furtive.

Suspicious. He looked like he'd been up to something.

What are you getting at?

I think Will did it. Attacked him.

I'm sure anything that Will does is always in the line of duty.

Then why haven't we heard about it? Why doesn't Robbie know?

I'm telling you, I think Will crossed the line.

-But you didn't actually see anything?

-No.

Have you mentioned this to Robbie?

No, and I keep thinking I should.

I think you need to be very sure about yourself before you go there.

Yeah, they're getting married.

Get it wrong and you risk losing your pal.

There's no excuse.

Whatever's going on at work, I shouldn't take it out on you.

I wish I knew how to put this right.

I don't want to push you away.

Please say something.

That guy who talked about our life together earlier today,

and that guy just before...?

-I know. I know. It wasn't me.

-Trouble is, it was.

-You restrained me like a criminal.

-Furniture was getting knocked over.

-I thought we'd hurt each other, I was...

-Still.

If we could just get through this, I think we can get through anything.

Can we get through this?

I don't know.

I wasn't lying to you.

I've never thought wanted to settle down with anyone before.

I've never wanted to get married. Until now.

Feels like a mistake now.

No. Of all the mistakes I've made, proposing to you is not one of them.

Bet you wish you'd never met me now.

I thought self-pity was my thing.

I'm sorry.

Look, I don't understand why you're so insecure.

You're attractive, funny. You've got loads more friends than I ever had.

Just never met that someone special.

Mm. Not so special now, eh?

God, I'm sorry.

I know.

The copper and the stylist.

Why did we ever think that would work?

I don't want to be with anyone like me.

You being you is what makes this work.

In an overbearing sort of a way.

No wonder you lost your temper the way I was banging on.

Maybe we both just needed to let off some steam.

Well, you certainly gave as good as you got.

Didn't know I had it in me.

Impressive.

-I never want to go there again, though.

-You won't have to. I promise.

SMOKE ALARM BEEPS

DOORBELL CHIMES

Hello? Hello, anybody in there?

Leyla? Nicole?

STEREO PLAYS LOUDLY

There's something's burning in here. It's Gabriel.

Can you hear me?

Do you need any help?

Leyla!

Leyla!

Leyla, what the hell's going on? Waken up!

-Gabriel?

-THEY COUGH

I wasn't feeling well. I had a lie down. I must've dozed off.

MUSIC STOPS

What are you playing at? You could've burned the house down.

-Is there anyone else in?

-No.

How could you sleep through all that?

-Have you taken something?

-I had a glass of wine, that's all.

A glass?

It's none of your business.

Oh, it is if you're going to kill yourself in the process.

It was an accident. It's all right, I'm fine.

Are you?

I'm just a bit tired with all that's gone on, that's all.

-Who wouldn't be?

-Come here.

Thanks for noticing and saving the house and everything,

but you should go and let me sort this out before the kids get home.

No.

What do you mean, "No?" I'm asking you to leave.

I'm not going anywhere until you tell me what's going on with you.

-What's happened here?

-Please, just go.

What's that smell? Leyla?

It's all right. I had a bit of an accident.

Burnt the dinner. Gabriel thought there was a fire.

-Everything's under control now.

-Good. Well, then you can go.

What? He just stopped the house from going up in flames.

And Leyla with it.

Yeah. He's a real hero.

C'mon, me and you'll go look at that door.

Just leave it. We're home now. We can sort all this out ourselves.

Just make sure the door's secure behind him.

Here they are.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

-It's about time.

-Let's get this party started.

Congratulations, Robbie.

Oh, listen - my advice was right on the button, was it not?

-Never mind.

-Glad to know somebody's made an honest man of him!

The other way round, more like.

Oh, here, do you have any brothers hidden away

that we might meet at the wedding?

It'd take a good few for all the brides sitting on the fence here!

-Nothing wrong with being single, is there?

-Expert, are you?

Maybe it's time you did something about that.

We don't have to stay for hours. You can still get some work done.

It's OK. I'll go in early tomorrow morning. Let's enjoy our night.

What are you going to do?

Hey. Congratulations, you two.

I wasn't sure what you thought. It means a lot you being here.

-Oh, here he goes.

-Don't start, you'll have us all going!

To the happy couple!

Aye, very good. Not one of you has offered to buy us a bloody drink!

I'm on it.

Look, I'm sorry about dinner.

There's other food in if you want to fix yourselves something.

OK.

I'm just going to head upstairs for a little while.

We also have Gabriel Brodie

spending more and more time in Kennedy's company.

I need somebody to take care of day-to-day runnings for a bit.

-Is there not somebody else you can get to do that?

-I'm not asking anybody else, I'm telling you.

I need you on the inside.

Why?

Cos as long as you're there, so am I.

Punters are the least of my problems.

What, are you saying it's Sean?

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