26/02/2013 River City

Craig?

Yeah, it's DCI Donald. He's a decent man, Gina.

Conor, please come back inside!

Don't tell any more lies, tell them the truth about you and Leyla.

I hate you!

You...you can't suspend me.

You just admitted to beating up Aiden Bell, I think I can.

You set me up.

Aiden Bell was your mistake.

It was always coming back to haunt you.

OK, we're done here.

-You screwed me over!

-Get him out of my station.

DC Cooper?

So...you're a lucky man.

You won't be going on trial.

The Fiscal's thrown out both the assault and the corruption charges.

On what grounds?

Seems there's not enough evidence to secure a conviction.

-You'll still have to face an internal disciplinary.

-Of course.

Where you'll be able to tell your side of things.

The hearing will take place tomorrow.

Unless you have an objection.

No. The sooner I can get it over with, the sooner I can come back.

Not necessarily.

You could still be sacked for the assault alone.

Surely that's not likely if the Fiscal can't find enough to prosecute.

The panel doesn't need as much evidence as a court of law.

-Who's on the panel?

-Myself and a colleague from Central Scotland.

What about the DCI?

Will that make a difference to what you have to say?

'Course not.

Glad to hear it because unless you give a good account of yourself,

your career is still very much on the line.

Preparation is key.

You need to be on your toes ready for whatever they throw at you.

How about we go through your statements after dinner?

Yeah, that'd be helpful.

Husband! I'm home.

Dad's staying another night.

Right... Good. Is there a problem with your leg?

No, the big boot came off fine. Good as new.

My disciplinary's going ahead tomorrow.

So I'm sticking around to give some free legal advice.

I thought you had to hear back from the court first?

Case dropped. Just as I said it would be.

Well, that's brilliant news. Isn't it? I wish I'd known,

I could've brought in some fizz.

I'm a long way off celebrating yet.

The hearing will be an ordeal in itself.

I brought pizza. But I don't know if there'll be enough for three.

-Dad's bought steak.

-Nice.

-Don't.

-What?

-Sulk.

You know I've been worried sick you might end up in the dock.

The least you could've done is let me know you were off the hook.

-You know now.

-Aye, right after your da.

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

What do YOU want?

OK.

-Where are you going?!

-Won't be long.

-Cole's giving you no time to prepare.

-I've told her it's fine.

-I want it over and done with.

-She's out to wrong-foot you.

-What do you care?

-You're still on my team.

When it suits.

Who do you think got the Fiscal on side?

How on earth did you manage that?

All that matters now is getting Cole off your back.

It's you she's really wants.

You beat up Aiden Bell all on your own.

Cole will happily toss you out for that.

-But I can make it disappear.

-How?

I sorted Aiden before. I will again.

And why would you do that?

Naturally, I'd want something in return.

I'll get rid of Bell, you just confess to the rest.

OPERA PLAYS QUIETLY

I hope I'm not inconveniencing you staying another night.

'Course not.

I'm glad we have a moment alone.

There's something I've been meaning to say.

Aye, OK, you got me. Finally, opera's moving me to tears.

I owe you an apology.

I haven't given you much of a chance, have I?

Despite my...reservations about your relationship,

you seem very committed to my son.

What's brought this on?

If he does lose his job, he'll need a lot of support.

But the case isnae going to court. How bad can the disciplinary be?

The Superintendent's determined to ensure her nick is beyond reproach.

She could want to make an example of Will.

I love Will. And I WILL stick by him.

I hope you mean it, Robbie.

Tomorrow is going to be tough for Will.

You need to stick by him, no matter what.

Why should I trust you?

You're the one that grassed me up to Cole in the first place.

You're guilty of a serious assault. You've no option.

Who in their right mind confesses to corruption?

Cole will not stop until she gets to the bottom of this.

Until then, the spotlight is on all of us.

I think you want me to take the rap, plain and simple.

-You'll get your rewards.

-What, in the dole queue(?)

You'll be juggling paperclips for a while,

but then you'll get your pick of the cases.

Give it a couple months, I'll be recommending you for promotion.

It's not just Cole I have to convince.

There'll be another superintendent on the panel.

Yeah, and me.

I'll be there fighting your corner all the way.

Cole thinks you're in on the laddering.

Yeah, and your confession will convince her otherwise.

So you get off scot-free, and I'm branded the villain.

You lost your halo when you got handy with your fists - again.

At least I'm not in bed with the local gangster!

Look, do things my way, you get to keep to your job -

or you can take the high ground and get thrown out on your ear.

The choice is yours.

Eileen, how's Stuart doing?

Yeah, yeah, he's back to bossing us around.

Good man! He's got over his wee adventure, then?

I hope so. Do you fancy a drink?

Kelly and I were just going across to the Ship...

I was nearly out of my mind with worry when Stuart went missing.

I just wanted to say thank you...

No need. It's all part of the service.

Maybe I could join you later. I've got some business I need to see to first.

Yeah, sure, no problem. See you later then...maybe.

Is there something going on between you and him?

Of course not. He's just a nice guy, that's all.

Hi, Liz.

-How are you and Malcolm?

-We're fine, thank you.

Look, I'm just here for my blood pressure pills.

Actually there's a note here.

Dr Stubbs would like to see you for a check up.

It's a repeat prescription!

Yeah, but every so often the doctor needs to make sure the dosage

is still appropriate.

You're not usually such a stickler for the rules, apparently.

And what's that supposed to mean?

Gabriel wasn't the one married with a family.

Right, so I'm the bad one, am I?!

What's the problem?

I came in here for some help with my blood pressure.

Not to have it raised it sky-high!

She's insisting on a repeat prescription.

Liz, why don't you pop into my room,

and I'll be with you in just a moment?

Hey-ho.

What's all that about?

I was trying to help but then she made a remark about...

Your affair with her lodger?

Look, I'm the last one to judge but whatever the provocation,

you do not lose your rag in my reception, OK?

Sorry.

Kicking off, losing control. We've been here before, haven't we?

As long as I've got my job here and my family to go home to, I'm fine.

-I was about to send out a search party.

-You OK?

Sorry, the DCI wanted to chat about the hearing.

-Will he be on the panel?

-I believe so.

-Does he think you'll get off?

-How can HE know?

The panel will be led by Superintendent Cole. She'll have the casting vote.

I don't get it. The court's thrown this case out.

Surely the hearing's just a formality?

-Are they calling any witnesses?

-Aiden Bell.

-Who's Aiden Bell?

-He's the guy who claims Will assaulted him.

-And no doubt has a big, fat medical file on his side.

-Dad!

I thought you two shared everything.

Is dinner ready? I'm starving.

Why is this guy saying that you attacked him?

Robbie, can we just have a nice dinner and forget about it?

Does that mean you did?

Why do you always forget to put the stopper on the bottle?

Everything you do, you always make a mess!

Conor!

Tea's ready!

If he sulks up there much longer, him and his crutches'll take root.

Sorry, it's been an unbelievably dull day.

No problem.

Would you go and get him?

There's no point.

I know he's upset but this has gone on long enough.

-It's not my fault, is it?

-Where are YOU going?

My room!

DCI reckons he can make the assault charge disappear.

He wouldn't offer if it couldn't be done.

I don't know if I can trust him. It's just not right, is it?

Is it right that Aiden Bell got away with assaulting me?

No, it is not.

What I did to him was no better.

Will - that lad is a complete waste of space.

You spend your life serving the community.

If the DCI can pull a few strings then let him.

-What d'you mean "strings"?

-Don't worry about it.

Come on, I want to know.

If your boss can lean on Aiden Bell, let him do it.

Dad, let's leave it!

You wouldn't be in this situation if it weren't for that toerag.

I'm confused. Why would Donald help?

He wants me to admit fudging the clear-up rates.

It was his scam, but it made us all look good.

Don't tell me you went along with it?

CID's under constant pressure to meet targets.

But what good does it do to make stuff up?

Sometimes you have to think of the bigger picture.

You're meant to be taking your sergeant's exams.

We are thinking of starting a family.

-How could you put all that at risk?

-I don't have a choice!

Will must do whatever it takes to keep his job.

So what d'you get for corruption? A gold star(?)

-A caution - hopefully.

-Which will soon be forgotten.

-Not by me.

-Don't be pathetic, boy!

This way you can pick up your career like nothing ever happened.

He'll know he went against his conscience.

You won't be able to live with that, will you?

Aiden, how's it going?

What you doing, slumming it round here?

Been a while since we had a catch-up.

I'm down your way tomorrow as it goes.

I was going to pop in and say hi.

I think Superintendent Cole has a soft spot for you,

-the amount of times she's hauled you in.

-Aye.

Can't wait to tell her about all the bent cops on her patch.

Why would you want to do that?

Civic duty. I'm on the straight and narrow now.

With your record, you'll be back in cuffs in no time.

You can't help yourself, Aiden.

What will the superintendent do you for then?

I mean it. Got myself sorted. I've got a girlfriend now.

-Plenty to lose, then.

-You better not go anywhere near her.

As if. I'll be too busy fitting you up for every unsolved crime this side of the city.

What have I ever done to you?!

It's more a case of what you CAN do for me.

See tomorrow when you're down the nick in your cheap suit

and your shiny shoes? DC Cooper came to you in self-defence.

-All right?

-That's no' what happened.

-It is now.

Dad, you made me jump.

(No-one asked that thug to break in and attack me.

(All you did was get me the justice the court couldn't provide.)

-I took it too far.

-You taught that boy a much bigger lesson than he'd ever

learn in some cushy jail.

We should've tried to get him through the courts.

Will - you can't listen to Robbie! What does Robbie know?

I didn't join the police for this, Dad.

Sometimes the law isn't on the side of common sense.

You sound just like the DCI.

He's putting his neck on the line to help you.

Dad, I'm tired of all this.

I just want a clean slate.

What's that supposed to mean?

I'm going to state the facts, hope for leniency.

Are you completely stupid?

You always do this. Over and over. Ever since you were a child.

-What?

-Wimp out. And let yourself down.

So...what's going on? What's he been saying?

-Will?

-Just, just keep out of it.

Aye, cos the law's too complicated for the likes me(!)

I can't believe you're tempted to lie.

You're going to get found out!

Just shut up, shut up! Why do you always have to interfere?

Over and over again, you say completely the wrong thing.

Like you're deliberately trying to wind me up.

Are you such a child you can't control what you say?

God!

What's this - the nightshift?

I hear your pal's got a big day tomorrow.

Got everything under control?

-Of course.

-Because if Cooper was to go down,

he might be tempted to take you and your pension wi' him.

-He's going nowhere.

-Good. We don't want anybody shining

a light on our wee arrangement now, do we?

Tell me to go if you want, I know it's late.

I just saw the light was still on.

I was just finishing up some work.

I just felt bad because I said I'd maybe see you at the Ship.

Didn't matter.

-I had something to sort out.

-Nothing too serious, I hope.

Let's just say I could use that drink. And some decent company.

The thing is though, work can take over your life

-if you're not careful.

-You've got Stuart.

He certainly keeps you on your toes.

No, no, not for me, thanks.

Sorry, I'll finish this and go.

No, it's not that...

Do you think this wine tastes OK?

-I did think it was a bit...

-Like paint stripper?

Gina's got a bottle of Shiraz through there.

No, I'll take it back and get something different.

-No, no, no. Taste this.

-Won't Gina mind?

Oh, it's been gathering dust.

-You try that.

-Thank you.

Mm, that's more like it. What shall we drink to?

Craig, you're a really nice guy...

That sounds like a brush-off.

No, no, it's not at all...

It's the last guy I was involved with...

it was a bit of a disaster.

Things have been really difficult with my dad's illness...

Eileen, I'm not suggesting I move in.

No, no...Sorry.

Dinner would be fine. If that's not too complicated.

Dinner would be lovely...

Glad SOMEONE could sleep in.

By the end of today, it'll all be over.

One way or another.

Have you got any paracetamol?

I did have a bottle of wine.

-I'll buy you another one.

-So who did you have here?

-Looks quite a party.

-Hardly!

Eileen, this is my home. I don't want just anybody traipsing through.

It was a friend. I'm surely allowed that?

What friend? Don't tell me, another dodgy bloke?

Don't start.

At least you could have tidied up after yourself.

It's like living wi' a teenager.

What is your problem, Gina? Wee touch of the green-eyed monster?

-Hi.

-I wanted to phone but I wisnae sure...

and I didn't want to make things worse with the kids.

-So how's it been?

-A nightmare.

Don't tell me - Nicole's laying the guilt on with a big shovel?

Actually, she says she regrets the way it came out.

-An apology? Really?

-I think she does feel bad for hurting Conor.

How's he taking it?

Look, I'm sorry...

We both did what we did, but you're the one that's always

left to pick up the pieces.

Excuse me.

Sometimes don't you wish you could start again somewhere else?

Look, you made yourself ill keeping secrets.

-There's none to keep any more.

-After Michael's arrest...

the drinking... I'm so sick of being

the centre of gossip!

Show them that you don't care.

Live the life you want to live, Leyla.

BEEP

'DCI Donald, it's Superintendent Cole.

'I've just met with Superintendent Wallace who'll

'be on the panel at Will's hearing.

'After going through the evidence, we've concluded

'that it would be... inappropriate for you to attend.

'And you're instructed not to make any contact with Will

'until after the hearing has concluded.'

BEEP

PHONE RINGS

Hi, Mum.

Tonight?

I'm no' really sure. Actually, d'you know what?

Yes, it'd be lovely to see you.

Yeah.

OK, right, bye.

OK? This hearing has been convened to consider the matter of two

charges against DC Cooper.

Firstly, it is alleged that between November, 2012

and last month, DC Cooper persuaded several known offenders

to accept responsibility for offences they did not committed in order to

improve his unit's crime figures.

Secondly, it is alleged that

while the burglary of his father's property at 1, Springmuir Road

was being investigated by his fellow CID officers,

DC Cooper assaulted Mr Bell.

Present are myself, Superintendent Ellen Cole, Superintendent Wallace

from Central Scotland Police, DC Cooper, PC McClusker, his representative,

and PC Brown who will make a record of these proceedings.

As the witness for the assault has been delayed,

we'll make a start with the first charge.

-All right?

-Should we not wait until everybody's here?

Who else were you expecting?

I was led to believe DCI Donald would be attending.

That's not the case, as you can see.

DC Cooper, in relation to the first offence of falsifying records,

I note that you have previously denied the charge

-through your representative.

-That's correct, Ma'am.

And yet we have clear evidence here that shows an unusual

pattern in crime statistics.

From October 2012 until recently, your unit,

headed by DCI Donald, had an inexplicable rise in convictions.

-How do you account for this?

-That's not for DC Cooper to speculate.

-VOICES ECHO:

-During this period, did DCI Donald ever discuss crime stats with you?

We had regular team briefings.

Did he ever express any surprise at the unit's sudden success rate?

DCI Donald has high standards.

Success was expected.

According to your original statement,

and I paraphrase, you all worked your socks off to get local

criminals queueing up to assist with your clear-up rates.

Do you have anything further to tell us today?

Ma'am, it is DC Cooper's job to secure convictions.

Through legal means, yes.

Let's take an example...

On the 7th September, 2012, Hugh McManus admitted receiving

and handling stolen computer equipment.

He then requested that ten other offences be taken into consideration.

Now, how did you, as the arresting officer,

get him to confess without any supporting evidence?

No comment.

I'm sorry...I don't recall the case.

You're facing a very serious charge here.

At the very least, I would've expected you to prepare.

The case WAS brought forward, Ma'am. With very short notice.

DC Cooper was happy to proceed when I spoke to him yesterday.

Will, how would you describe your relationship with DCI Donald?

-Warm? Businesslike?

-Professional.

Are you aware he has a historical bullying complaint on his files?

I've not interested in his files.

I would hate to think that he'd put pressure on you over this.

-He didn't.

-How is that relevant?

I'm merely trying to establish whether DC Cooper has been...

influenced in any way.

We can take any mitigating factors into consideration.

Ma'am...I do have something new to say.

Perhaps we should take a break.

I'd like to change my statement...and admit the offence.

Why the sudden change of heart?

I'm responsible.

It's only right I should admit that

and bring this investigation to a close.

You better watch yourself or I'll need to set my big husband on you.

Although I am very easily bought.

Robbie.

May I have a word?

What's up? Have you heard from Will?

You do understand that at this moment Will's career is

hanging in the balance?

And you're here...flirting.

I wasn't, not in the way you mean.

It's my job to make him feel good.

-It's disgusting. Life's one big joke to you.

-I wish.

I've packed all my things. I'll go as soon as Will gets back.

I find it very hard to believe that you acted alone in this.

I did.

For what purpose?

DC Cooper has now admitted to the first charges,

I suggest we take a break or move on to the assault.

I believe we're still waiting for Mr Bell to arrive.

In the meantime...Will, I'm trying to help you here.

I repeat, we can take any mitigating circumstances into consideration.

I've nothing more to say, Ma'am.

I've just been informed that Aiden Bell has decided to show his face

after all. Please show the witness in.

Thank you for coming, Mr Bell. Please take a seat.

DC Cooper is accused of assaulting you on the 2nd January, 2013

at Broomihead Road. Is that correct?

Yeah.

Take us through what happened from your point of view.

He came to question me about a robbery and it got a bit rough.

Rough? In what way?

He asked me about robbing his dad's place.

I tried to get away, then he stopped me and...

..I smacked him one.

-Are you saying that YOU struck the first blow?

-I hit him...yeah.

-And how did DC Cooper react?

-He came back at me.

Can you elaborate on that for us?

What d'you want me to say? We had a scrap.

He's a big fella. I came off worse.

We've run out of a few things.

And also we're running low on hand-wash

and toothpaste for the bathroom.

You said you were going into town.

I'm not running a hotel!

Don't worry about it, if it's too much trouble(!)

-What are we having, coffee?

-I was just getting a take-out.

Let's give them something to gab about. Two coffees, Gina.

Aye, I'll no' be a minute, Gabriel.

What are you doing?

-Your hands, they're shaking.

-No wonder!

Do you think Michael knows?

If he wisnae in jail already, he would be the now.

-It's no' still going on, is it?

-Looks that way.

Michael was an old misery guts, right enough.

No surprise she looked elsewhere.

THEY LAUGH

-What's the joke?

-It's nothing, Leyla...

Believe me, not one bit of this is funny!

Come on, Leyla. They didnae mean any harm.

-You're just as bad!

-What?

-I can't do this!

Leyla! Leyla...wait....

Conor, will you talk to me a second?

Look, none of this your step-mum's fault. Leyla, she was vulnerable.

I should never have taken advantage. Not while she was still with your dad.

-It's your brother!

-All I can do now is apologise.

Apologies not accepted. Not now. Not ever.

That was a good wee juice. Eileen, I hope it's OK -

I closed up early so I could take Madonna for a treat.

-Yeah, who's a lucky girl, then?

-We've been fussing over Cal

and his hearing for weeks. She's been great.

-About time she got spoiled, eh?

-Yeah, Keep them sweet, eh?

-Have you heard from DCI Donald?

-He popped in after work.

-Come on...spill the beans.

-There's nothing to tell.

We might go out for dinner...

-as FRIENDS.

-Aye, right(!)

From what I seen he wants to be more than just friends.

-See you later.

-See you.

-ROBBIE:

-'Who do you think you are - some tough copper?

'Who do you think you are?

'Who do you think you are?

'Some tough copper?'

'I'm proud of you, son.'

I'm proud of you, son.

'Some tough copper...

'who can push me around?'

DC Cooper, on the first charge, the panel appreciates that although

your motives aren't entirely clear,

you have pleaded guilty.

As for the second charge, the witness, Mr Bell, appears to

corroborate your version of events. The panel therefore

accepts your submission that you acted in self-defence.

On the first charge, as you have already served

a term of suspension,

you are permitted to return to duty. Although for a period of two months,

you will return to the rank of police constable.

-Uniform?

-For what it's worth, I share your disappointment.

Hey, Conor. Smoking is such a disgusting habit.

-Yeah?

-Gives you bad breath and stunts your growth.

What d'you want?

I thought you were the mature one. Nicole's always kicking off,

Adeeb would rather die than have a conversation.

Your point is?

Bad stuff happens, that's life. You can't punish us all for ever.

I'm making lasagne tonight. Heard it was your favourite.

What, like a microwave one out of the mini-market?

No, freshly-made.

You can cook?

Better be at the table at seven and see for yourself.

Hi. It's me...

I've been calling you like mad. Have you been drinking?

Just a swift one to celebrate.

-You got off?

-Back in uniform.

-Only for a few months.

Then you'll be back on track, doing your sergeant exams in no time.

-What about the assault?

-Self-defence.

-And the crime stat thing?

-No point in having an inquest.

You took the blame, didn't you?

I did what I had to do.

I'm not in the mood to celebrate.

Do you know what I can't get my head around?

Why would you take the rap for Donald?

Robbie, it's done now. Can we just forget about it?

-I was so sure you wouldn't lie!

-I told you, I didn't have a choice!

(Sorry.)

(This way we can just start again.)

DOORBELL RINGS

Sue?

Edward, this is a nice surprise.

-Leyla, look will you at least let me apologise?

-Gabriel, please,

-this is hard enough.

-It doesn't need to be. I only want to help.

-What can you do?

-Did Conor come home?

Yeah. Zinnie cooked for him.

Good, I knew Zinnie would charm him round.

You asked her to speak to him?

You don't need to deal with this on your own.

-It's as much my fault...

-Just leave it, please!

-Why?

-I can't have you back in our lives like this.

Why not?

I don't get it. I thought we'd become close again.

-What's going on?

-God, how can you not know?

-Know? What?!

-I still love you, Gabriel!

I'll be on my way tomorrow, that's a promise.

Nothing like your own bed, is there, Sue?

Actually, I'm going to be leaving mine for a while.

-Really?

-Campbell and I are off on a four-month cruise!

How delightful. I do hope you like a sea view.

Now that everything's settled, we should head to Brighton.

Hayley wants us to go down.

I can't. Not now I'm on shifts.

And after today, Will does have to win back a few brownie points.

I'll go myself.

I've a little something for you, Will. To say well done...

and give you a chance to blow off a bit of steam.

-Thanks.

-A day at the shooting range.

Will loved shooting when he was a boy.

I didn't think it would be Robbie's kind of thing.

It's a solitary sport.

And you're more of a party animal, aren't you?

-What? What party?

-Nothing. He's having a dig.

A day in the country will do you both the world of good.

I don't think so, somehow.

You all right, Will?

Toilet.

It doesn't matter what I feel. It can never work.

Some people go through their whole lives and not have what we've got.

Yeah, but look at the misery we've caused.

Since we split, I've done everything I can to get over it.

Nothing comes close.

It's not just about you and me though, is it?

I'm no' saying it's going to be easy, but the kids...

-they'll come round eventually.

-Yeah, right(!)

Yeah. Right.

Come on, we can get through this.

Please, just...let's try, eh?

-There you go, pal.

-That's great, thanks.

What happened to you?

Cole kept me away.

You were meant to be in there, fighting my corner.

-Aiden came good, didn't he?

-I'm back in uniform.

At least the husband'll enjoy that.

Can I have a large whisky, please?

Has Eileen been in?

Not that I've noticed, no.

He was very good at that...

I entered Robbie into all the baby competitions.

-Mum, no-one needs to know that.

-You were so cute!

What did he want?

Forget him, he's not worth it.

You wouldn't really go to Brighton without me, would you?

Maybe.

What's the problem? I havenae seen Hayley in ages.

-It's Brighton!

-So?

-So you might meet someone else.

I am married to you!

Love's young dream, eh(?) At each other's throats most of the time.

-Just shut up, will you?

-What on earth's got into you?

-I'm sick of all your digs and your snipes!

-Will!

Go on, get out. Now! Pack your bags!

-Will, it's really late.

-Sue, it's fine.

Will's had a very stressful day.

I do hope you'll forgive him.

-Any more for any more?

-I think you've had enough.

Fine.

I thought you and Will were happy?

We are...most of the time.

What's happened? What's gone wrong?

Will's been under a lot of pressure with this court thing hanging over his head.

There's no need for him to take it out on his dad.

You've got no idea.

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Conor...

could you turn that down for a sec?

Do as she says, yeah?

What's going on?

-We wanted to apologise.

-We both do.

-What, are you back together?

-Probably never even split up!

We're not together. We haven't been for a long time.

Things should never have happened the way they did.

-All we want is to try and make things right.

-Makes no odds to me.

Come on, man. Cut some slack, eh?

From next week, I'm out of here.

For good.

What's that supposed to mean?

I'm going to my mum's - my real mum's - in Toronto.

She won't have you, Conor. She never has before.

I've told her what you've been up to.

There's no need for this.

I'm going.

PHONE RINGS

Perfect timing.

Don't tell me your "friend" has stood you up?

-This is for you.

-What for?!

Does there have to be an agenda?

I just want to say thank you for all the support you've given me

this last year.

That's lovely.

-PHONE RINGS

-Oh!

That your secret admirer, yeah?

-PHONE STOPS RINGING

-Who cares?

Madame...

You should've seen the two of them before this hearing.

-It was like I didnae exist.

-Edward's a lawyer, isn't he?

-He knows about that kind of stuff.

-He told Will to lie!

-About what?

-Nothing, Mum. It wisnae important.

So what is the problem?

I'm Will's partner. He should be confiding in me, not him.

Maybe you should go and visit Hayley.

Talk things through with her.

No, Mum. Honestly, I don't want you worrying.

-Are you sure?

-Yes, you go on that holiday. Have the time of your life.

I hate to be going if things are... difficult.

I just want you to be happy, that's all.

I am...honestly.

Will, what are you doing?

I fell. Sorry.

-Do you want some water?

-Yeah.

Are you OK? You didn't hurt yourself, did you?

You're such a good person.

Don't ever leave me, please.

What are you doing?

Just...leave it.

Leyla, I never would have left that bottle if I thought you'd be tempted.

It's all such a mess.

This isn't going to solve anything, is it?

I knew you shouldn't have had that drink the other night.

It doesn't matter anyway.

Conor's decided to go and live with his mum.

Seriously?

Seems I've driven him to the other side of the world.

Maybe it's time his own mother put up with him.

Adeeb's barely speaking to me.

What's new(?)

What about Gabriel? He really seems to want to support you.

I just, I...

SHE SOBS

You OK?

Sometimes I think, if only it was just you and me...

..on a desert island somewhere.

No family, no work, no problem.

Sounds perfect.

-Me and Bob are going to work things out.

-I know you are.

Come here!

I'm no' daft, Stella. I seen you wi' him this morning.

Bob practically telt me to leave.

If I've picked up the signals, it won't be long till wee Bob does.

That money is for food and drink, nothing else.

Fancy a butler in the buff?

Gabriel'll kill you, Scarlett!

Stevie?

He'll be back soon.

But we could really use some privacy.

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