05/11/2013 River City

She knew you needed her to be cleaner than clean.

But by dumping that money, she just put herself

firmly on the police's radar.

The Oyster's useless to you now, you might as well let that go.

Congratulations, Gina,

I think myself and the Oyster are going to be very happy together.

And are you sure I can't persuade you to stay on as manageress?

Och, thanks, but no.

I tell you, you'll be back in a couple of weeks,

got a few wee problems to sort out.

Then sort them, I want to go home.

And it's official now, what is it, 35 days clean?

Well done, wee man. Come here.

Me and you, this place.

We're going to have to part ways.

What? I'm putting it up for sale.

# I lost my way when I jumped in the river

# The girl repeats as she makes me shiver

# The life she gave was mine, you see

# The trees, the knives The blood, the leaves

# I come up for air as the rope gets thicker

# She holds me down and my legs get stiffer

# The cold, the sun The dark, the river

# The shiver, the mud The black, for ever

# Am I lost and found?

# Am I lost and found?

# Am I lost and found

# At the base of the river?

# Am I lost and found?

# Am I lost and found?

# Am I lost and found

# At the base of the river?

# I lost my way when I jumped in the river

# The girl repeats as she makes me shiver

# The life she gave was mine, you see

# The trees, the knives The blood, the leaves

# I come up for air as the rope gets thicker

# She holds me down and my legs get stiffer

# The cold, the sun The dark, the river

# The shiver, the mud The black, for ever

# Am I lost and found?

# Am I lost and found at the base of the river?

# Am I lost and found at the base of the river?

# 15 years in the dark I quiver

# No-one to hold me

# Stop me shiver

# I went back down to the side of the tree

# The knife, the blood The leaves and me

# I searched for a trace of a girl like you

# Looking from the river was a face I knew

# The cold, the sun The dark, the river

# The shiver, the mud The black, for ever

# Am I lost and found?

# Am I lost and found at the base of the river?

# Am I lost and found?

# Am I lost and found at the base of the river? #

Eileen, how's it going?

You and the wee man enjoying having the flat to yourself?

Well, it's certainly quieter.

Usual? No, actually...

Can I ask you...?

You haven't heard from Gina, have you? Naw.

When she was going...

Did she say anything to you when she left?

She just said she was glad to finally sell the place.

I think she just wanted a break. Yeah.

How? Is everything all right? Yeah, yep.

What'd she say to you? Just the same.

Och, I'm sure she'll be in touch soon.

Oh, right, well, send her my love. Will do.

There you go. Ta.

Busy day?

Could be...

You been missing Gina?

Aye, it's not the same without her, man.

Oh, well, nothing lasts for ever.

Hi, Stella, everything going OK?

Aye, the milk delivery was late this morning

but apart from that, fine. You're doing a great job.

You want to hang on to this one.

Sorry, Alex, this is my pal, Gabriel, he's one of our regulars.

Well, hope we'll have the pleasure of seeing you in here

for many years to come.

Aye, me too.

See you later. See you.

Could you grab me a cappuccino, please, Stella? Nae bother.

CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS

It doesn't seem like a year ago...

I know, especially after everything that's happened.

It was such a lovely day.

What is the first anniversary anyway? Paper.

Paper, I was going to say fire and brimstone.

Aye, well, real life, eh?

Will's studying really hard for his sergeant's exam the now.

The counselling has helped a lot.

I think he's turned a corner.

Well, let's just hope it's a corner that steers him away fae you. Aye.

I might just give him a wee phone later to see how he's doing.

Are you sure? Aye, it'll be fine. Thanks.

I bet he doesn't even remember it is your anniversary the day.

But he's got a lot on.

Robbie, just gonnae let it be.

Aye, I suppose you're right.

Right, c'moan.

Robbie!

Hey.

Lenny, I was just coming to see you.

Sounds promising.

Look, I'm just waiting to hear back from a bank.

Back up - A bank?

That lets me know that your own bank's all ready turned you down.

I've not got the security that they're after.

Come on, Gabriel, you know the deal.

Cash the day, or we go with another buyer.

I just need a wee bit longer.

Come on, Lenny, you know how much work I've put into this place.

Business is business.

Nae seats inside, no?

Plenty. Go in, order a coffee.

One of they fancy wans?

Probably costs more than a glass of the best malt.

It's on the house.

What...?

On the house, what do you mean?

You been on holiday or something?

I bought it last week.

Even without putting the prices up, I should make a nice profit margin.

Wait a minute.

Lenny...

Lenny Murdoch sold you his share? No.

Lenny gave up his share before I put in my offer.

Are you sure I can't persuade you to try a macchiato?

I don't hang around pishy wee cafes.

TENSE SCORE

PAUL: So what we need to know is,

is Gabriel Brodie able to buy out your 90% share of the arcade?

If not, I have another buyer ready to move

the second we give the go-ahead.

What about Billy?

His wife's flying back to Spain the day?

I made it clear.

We know Kennedy needs handling, we know you're the man to do it.

Once the organisation get their money back,

nobody's too bothered what happens to Kennedy.

You're smarter than him, Lenny. Keep it that way.

How's Mandy doing?

She doesn't convince me. What do you mean?

Every time I see her, she's laughing, she's joking.

So? Can't a woman be happy?

Believe me, nobody's that happy.

No' married to Billy, anyway.

She's putting on a face.

Well, it's working.

She's calmed him down a bit and that was the whole reason

of bringing her over in the first place.

Yeah, and with her not around,

you'll have to come up with something else to calm him down a bit, eh?

Like a shot in the head.

Lenny, I told you, keep a lid on it. All right.

But we're going to have to find something to occupy him

or he'll realise he's not been invited

to the club meetings any more.

Well...

What?

Who says she is going back home today?

MAN: Lenny?

I know the credit references don't make me look good.

I mean, you've got three years-worth of audited accounts there.

Look, I get it...

but just take a look at the annual turnover.

You know, there's a healthy five figures,

and 20-plus grand of it... Well, it's profit.

I thought you banks were supposed to be

helping out small businesses these days!

You know what?

Stuff it, away you go and invest in child labour or something,

yous are good at that.

Hey, let me help you. Thanks.

Who would've thought shopping for babies could be quite so difficult?

Nappies weigh a ton, and the formula.

Are you not supposed to be working?

Lenny Murdoch's decided to sell the arcade with immediate effect.

Can he do that? I mean, you own part of it.

Not enough to stop him.

And I can't afford to buy out his 90%.

The banks, well, they just won't play ball.

So, what are you going to do?

I don't know, I'll work something out.

Lenny's already advanced me a few grand against my 10%.

So I'll get the rest off him soon.

But that's your investment. I mean, do you not want

to spend it on getting into another business or whatever?

I know...

I'll start looking.

The money that Lenny gave you...

is that what you used to pay for Gareth's funeral?

Oh, Gabriel, no way.

It wisnae fae him, Nic, it was fae me.

No, I don't mean that.

I mean, that's your money...

to start a new business.

I got Gareth all wrong.

He looked oot for you, right to the end.

It was the least I could do. Look, I'll get by.

Something'll come up. It always does.

Right, that's me away, OK?

Haw, make sure you get your money at the post office.

Aye, all right, I know how cheques work, OK?

And offer Stella something, right, for housekeeping.

Why? She not buying you enough beer or something?

You've got a roof o'er your heid

and you're getting fed and watered for nothing.

It's about time you started paying yer way, now you've got the chance.

Right, OK, I'll gie her the money directly, OK. Right.

Stevie, gonnae do me a favour?

Can you lend us a couple of quid for the bus?

Are you at it?

Look, I won't get money until I get to the post office

and if I'm walking there, I'll need to pass the estate.

I'm trying to avoid that. HE SIGHS

Here, that'll hold you. Cheers, mate.

Malcolm's just having a wee nap.

Can I get you a cup of tea? No, no, no, I'm fine, thanks.

I was passing, you know, thought I'd pop in for a minute.

Have you heard anything from Gina?

No, no...

No, we haven't.

Have you? No.

To be honest, I thought I'd have heard something by now.

Aye, me too.

You don't think...

You don't think we were a wee bit hard on her, do you?

No, no, that was a bad situation she'd got herself in.

No, she needed telling.

And she's done the right thing. Malcolm's got his money back. Yeah.

Maybe we were too harsh.

What did she say last time you saw her?

We just had a wee glass of wine.

She seemed all right, considering, maybe a bit quiet.

I tried asking her about Lenny Murdoch and the police, but...

she wouldn't talk about it.

I just thought I'd give her some space

so she could tell me herself what was going on.

I didn't expect her to disappear completely.

MALCOLM: Is that you, Liz?

Oh, now that's Malcolm awake, I don't want him worrying.

That you, darling?

Eileen, you all right, love?

Yeah, yeah, I just popped in for a minute, but I need to get going.

Oh, well, I'm glad I saw you.

I've just been reading an article in this paper.

It's all about the top ten cafes in Glasgow.

Can you give it to Gina?

She might get some ideas for the Oyster.

Yeah, of course I will. I'll put the kettle on.

Can I have a taxi, please?

Right away...

to Glasgow Airport.

Done deal. I'll get a Heads of Agreement over to your lawyers

by the end of the day.

Always a pleasure.

Get us some coffee, Stevie, son, eh?

Aye, sure.

That's it.

The arcade's as good as sold.

Now, step two.

You need to find another business to put the arcade money into.

I've got an idea on that.

That was quick. Have I been missing something?

What do you mean? What I said.

Have you two been deciding more things behind my back?

Gabriel was never going to come up with that money the day.

Somebody had to think ahead.

PHONE RINGS Aye, OK.

Anyway, what's this idea?

Oh, no.

Here we go.

Excuse me.

Morning, darling. Morning, Billy.

That's me ready for the off.

I thought I might just head straight to the airport.

What? You're really...early.

Do you no' fancy popping in for a coffee or something?

Huh?

You don't want to kiss your old man goodbye?

Of course, Billy.

I'll be there in a bit.

Good, I'm in the Ship.

See you soon.

There you go. Thanks.

A tanning salon?

Well, it's a cash business, it's got a regular turnover all year round,

and it's available now.

Sounds good.

Hi, can I have a word?

I'm in a meeting. It's important.

Did you not hear the man? We're in a meeting.

The arcade's a done deal, Gabriel.

You cannae just take a man's livelihood away from him like that!

I suppose you've got something to dae with this.

Since when is my business any concern of yours? Billy.

No, no, no, no.

If the big man's got something to say, let him say it.

This is between me and Lenny.

Me and Lenny are partners.

Anything you say to him, you're saying to me.

We don't keep secrets from one another.

Do we, Lenny?

Naw.

We don't start fights in pubs either.

Through there.

That Brodie needs took down a peg or two.

Steady, Billy, you've got bigger fish to fry.

The man's just lost his business, is that not enough?

Naw.

You just don't get it, do you?

Ordinary working folk like me,

I can't afford to just lose my job like that!

I've got responsibilities. I know, I know.

Even with Nicole, I try to help her out a wee bit.

You know, with her being a single mum.

You know, if you're that desperate, Gabriel,

I can throw a bit of driving work your way, with the cabs.

I'm not sure. Come on, it'll tide you over

until you get your money back out of the arcade.

I'm no' driving any dodgy packages about.

I'll let that one go.

I'll phone Jimmy, see if he can get you started.

Now, if you'll excuse me...?

MUSIC: "Do I Wanna Know?" by The Arctic Monkeys

Wait here, I won't be long.

Sweetheart.

Do you want to go and have a drink at the bar?

I'll be there in a minute.

Gin and tonic, please.

You know her?

Sort of.

Fancy your chances?

Don't see any reason why not.

I'll give you a good reason.

That's Billy Kennedy's missus.

So even if you dream about her,

you'd better wake up ready to apologise to him.

Point taken.

What's up with you?

Lenny Murdoch, he's decided to sell the arcade from underneath me.

You're joking.

That's terrible.

Listen, if it's any consolation,

I know how that feels.

Sometimes I come in here and can't believe I used to own the place.

Still... You're better off not being in business with him at all.

BIG ISSUE SELLER: Help the homeless.

INDISTINCT CONVERSATION

You're having a laugh, man? Look, I know it's old school,

but that's the beauty of it, eh?

The polis aren't even looking at tanning salons any more.

And we'd be in and out of there, a fast cash turnover.

Naw, I don't like it.

Find something else.

Me?

Who is it that's liquidising his assets to front the money for this?

I don't see you doing anything.

It sounds all right to me, Billy.

Our Spanish friends are not going to wait for ever for their money.

This place is going to generate cash from the get-go,

we don't even need to set foot in it.

All we need to do is make sure we hire the right people to front it.

Billy, I need to get a move on or I'll miss my flight.

Eh...

C'mere a minute, pet.

Listen...

INDISTINCT CONVERSATION

No, Billy, I need to get back home.

It's a tanning salon, it's perfect for you.

It'll be great, Mandy - nice location,

just needs a wee bit of tarting up.

Are you joking me? Seriously?

I can't run a business here and in Spain at the same time.

Listen, just listen...

No, Billy, I need to get back home today.

The bar's going to have to be...

These days, the bar looks after itself.

Starting a new business here...

would be great for the both of us.

We could spend more time together.

Instead of you being most of the time in Spain all on your lonesome.

And you think me staying here

rather than us going back to Spain's the answer to that? Definitely...

There is a wee problem with the hoose, though.

Right.

What're we talking about?

It's not really a problem.

But just for the moment, just for the moment,

it's being used as collateral in a deal.

You've put our home up as collateral?

Billy! Lenny, help us oot here.

How soon can we see this place? The day.

Please, just forget about going the now.

I need you to see this place this afternoon.

All right, cheers, mate.

Hiya.

Did you get your prescription? Yep.

Everything all right? Aye, fine.

What's in your pocket?

What?

One of those boys gave you something

and I saw you put it in your pocket. No, he didnae.

Aye, he did, Mark, I just saw you.

Oh, it's...just this.

It's just a phone number!

Whose? A friend.

Is it a dealer?

No, just a number of a guy I used to hang about with.

He's trying to get off the smack too,

but it's not going so well.

I was gonnae gie him some words of encouragement or something.

It's nothing, just stick it in the bin.

You really need to stay away from people like that.

I know, you're right.

I know.

So I cashed my cheque in earlier. All right.

Well, I'll make something for dinner when Stevie gets back. OK, cool.

Right, cheers, Stel. See you.

I can't just drop everything and stay here indefinitely!

How no? At the very least, I'd need to go back home,

get some different clothes.

I've been in the same gear for a month.

Buy some new wans. Just like that?

Aye, just like that.

I'll need a complete new wardrobe.

Head to toe. I'll freeze if I don't. Right.

That enough?

What about a driver?

Can you no' get a bus?

Wi' a handbag full of cash?

Lenny, can we fix her up with a cab? Aye.

I need one on full-time stand-by.

Do you want gym membership an' aw?

Look, I can't give you a dedicated driver.

You give me a ring and there'll always be one available.

No, I need someone who'll wait.

I've still got that cab waiting outside to take me to the airport.

He'll need paid as well. Will he?

There.

There.

That should cover it.

See you later, Gabe.

I do have one driver free.

Him? If he's on my payroll,

he's not going to be spending every afternoon in the boozer.

It's up to yous.

If you want a full-time driver, that's all I've got.

Perfect.

What? Perfect.

Brodie needs reminding of his place.

This is just the job for him.

Rory.

Now what? You've got your first driving job.

Chauffeur my wife aboot.

Wee bit of shopping, stuff like that. No, thanks.

I'm afraid you don't get to say no. I said I'm not interested.

You're a driver.

You don't get to pick and choose your fares.

Is this for real? Last man in.

Me? Working for him?

Are you deaf?

You're not driving me.

I'll phone Jimmy, get a car organised.

Gie's that.

Nae drinking on the job, you're working for us now.

I thought we weren't hiring.

You know Lenny, he likes to take away with one hand

while pretending to gie you with the other.

Above all...

when it comes to business, you just do what I say. Right?

Listen, listen,

never...never behave like that again in front of my associates.

You do not complain, you do not whine,

just do what you're telt and support ME.

Right? Come on.

Is this ours? Aye.

That's the address of the tanning place.

There'll be an estate agent there...

to meet you.

All right, pal, just be a second.

What you after?

Just a coffee, thanks. OK.

Hiya. Hi.

How's it going?

Eh, slowly,

EVER so slowly.

You wouldn't believe what you have to memorise for a sergeant's exam.

Is this even in English? Test me, would you?

Just pick a question at random.

Oh...

OK, but I want to find a short one.

"What is the rank relevant for a person

"authorising a closure notice under S1 Anti-social Behaviour Act, 2003?"

A superintendent.

Notice can be given orally,

but must be confirmed in writing as soon as possible.

Is the correct answer. Yas.

I love it when you talk polis.

Don't get me started on Road Procedure,

I haven't even looked at that yet.

Thanks. You wanting anything else, Will?

No, thanks.

Well, I'd love to stay, but I've got to go see my dad.

Oh, how is he?

Is he grumpy about still being in that care home?

Well...

Actually, I don't know. I haven't seen him for a while.

Not because I don't want to. He just keeps putting me off.

BUT I'm going to go and see him today whether he likes it or not.

Well, I hope he's OK.

He doesn't deserve your sympathy, but...

thanks.

Actually...

It's been a year today.

So I thought I'd get you this. Oh! Thank you.

I have got you a card, but it's over in the salon. Ah, no worries.

I wanted to buy you a drink to...

celebrate... if that doesn't sound too weird.

No, why should it?

We've been married a year today, and you know what?

We still are. Why don't we meet in the Ship?

You can go see your dad.

Tell me how it went and we'll grab a drink. Great. 7-ish?

Yeah. Perfect. See you then. Good luck with Edward.

And thank you for my card. I'll see you later.

What are you doing here?

I'm not really in the mood for visitors.

HE COUGHS

Get some more water, please.

I wish you'd told me you were coming.

When were you going to tell me how ill you really are?

You looked?

You're a copper, you should know that's illegal. Dad, please.

It's none of your business.

I'm your son! Of course it's my business.

What's wrong with you, Dad?

Progressive neurodegenerative...

Dad?!

I have motor neurone disease.

The stroke masked the symptoms.

The doctors didn't realise for a while.

My nerve cells have been degenerating for some time.

Well, I don't know much about it.

Are you getting the proper treatment, or...?

There's no cure, son, if that's what you're asking.

It'll just keep shutting down my body bit by bit.

Unless I can manage to catch something even more fatal,

this is it, Will.

This is what's going to kill me.

My body will stop working to the extent that

I won't even have the muscle control to swallow.

This is one of the big questions in life answered.

I know what I'm going to die of.

But before you ask, I don't know when.

Anyway, now you know. So there's no need to make a fuss.

There's not a damn thing you or anyone else can do.

I'll be happy as long as I can read the paper

and get a breath of fresh air every so often.

You could smuggle me in a bottle of whisky.

As long as I can still swallow, I'm not giving that up.

It's just a shame I have to end my days here.

Dad, you know I tried to find you somewhere else. There was nothing available.

And they fired that care worker...

I know, son, there's nothing you can do.

HE SIGHS

I need to talk to the doctors. I need more information.

It's just my time, son.

It's fine.

I know I've not always been much of a dad to you.

You owe me nothing.

I just... I need to think what to do.

First thing I need to do,

I need to get a few things to cheer this place up.

And some fruit, you need some fruit and stuff.

Then we'll figure out the next step. OK?

And whisky. Don't forget the whisky.

Yeah. The finest malt. Coming right up.

Oh, my God.

Compact and bijou, eh?

I feel like I've entered a time capsule.

I used to go to these places before I moved to Spain for the real thing.

But this one's a real tip.

You could beam somebody up in one of them, never mind tanning them.

This thing'll not tan anybody - it'll microwave them. Jeez!

What am I doing here?

I was supposed to be sipping a drink on the plane on my way back home right now.

You're not the only one that's having a hard day.

I was running a business when I woke up this morning. So, assuming this is the store cupboard,

I wonder if there's anything more through here.

I don't know what Billy's thinking.

It needs a total refit and all new equipment,

and the entire premises need rewiring and redecorating.

You been in the building trade long(?)

I know my way around properties.

Billy, are you still in the pub?

Well, where are you?

I'll tell you when I see you.

Face to face.

I'm sorry, but your husband,

he doesn't strike me as the type of guy who'd regard a tanning salon as a natural investment.

I don't see how that's any of your business.

Running a tanning salon's going to very different from running the bar in Spain.

Is that a bar you both own?

It was his wedding present to me. Romantic, eh?

I know guys that would marry Kennedy

if they thought they were getting a bar out of it.

I didn't marry him to get a bar.

Your job is to drive, not comment on my life.

So, is that me done? Not by a long shot.

Where's Billy?

Probably hiding in the pub.

Well, I'll just have to tell you, then.

The salon's a disgrace. It needs gutting and refitting

and an entire range of brand-new equipment.

Booths, sunbeds, showers, all of it.

Whatever's there'll do, OK? We're not there to make money.

Just to hide it. It needs to be a functioning salon with decent equipment.

All right, I'll discuss it with Billy.

You do that. And tell him it needs money thrown at it.

A lot of it.

Why don't you tell him? In fact, I'll come and watch.

You let him know. I'm going to the chemist to top up my prescription.

And then I'm going shopping.

She's away.

Not well.

I think we're going to have to invest here.

Look, if we get inspected and we've only got gear from 1985,

we're going to get sussed.

All right, I'll see you over there.

Hiya. I just went and got stuff so I could make a casserole.

It's gonnae be pure nice. The way to a man's heart!

Well, I just thought we could all sit and eat together.

Try and give Mark some sense of normal family.

That'll be a while yet.

Well, it's a battle every day, Stella. I'm just saying.

No, I know.

But I was thinking...

now that Mark's getting a bit of money

that...maybe I could look after it for him.

Then, that way, I can give him what he needs when he needs it.

Means he's not going to do anything daft.

That's if he'll go for it.

Thanks.

I'm so sorry. He's just told you?

No. I saw his medical records.

He was trying to keep it a secret.

And how's it looking?

Not good.

I need to make some decisions, talk to the DCI,

maybe postpone the sergeant's exam...

Oh, Will. I can't let him go through this on his own.

It wouldn't be right. No, of course not.

Listen, thanks. I was worried about telling you.

Don't be daft. Family is family and that's it, whatever happens.

You're doing the right thing.

Right, a toast.

To Edward, to family...

To family.

Let's go.

Your husband, he wants to see you in the pub.

That's the story of my life.

Get me a decaf skinny latte with a couple of sweeteners.

Oh, and a shot of syrup. You choose.

I take it I'm paying for it(!)

Good luck.

I'll get you a drink.

So...?

Sit down, pet.

HE CLEARS HIS THROAT

I'm selling the bar.

What?! You can't.

I thought the Spanish were holding it?

Well, they are, but I've spoken to Paul about it.

We can always get another one.

But it's my work.

It's my home.

It's only temporary.

Hey? If we stay here now -

two, three months, tops.

It's winter. You know I hate winters here.

I'm only thinking about our future. The bar is our future.

If you get rid of that, you're putting everything at risk.

My mind's made up.

Just like that?

I get no say in it?

No discussion between husband and wife?

Why are you selling it?

I need to liquidate some capital.

I'm making an investment.

You said so yourself,

we need to put some money into starting up this salon thing.

I don't believe you.

Hey, hey.

I look after you, and you know that.

So, how about putting a smile on your face and having a drink?

I don't think so!

I wouldn't want to be driving her around.

It'll serve Brodie right.

THEY CHUCKLE

Everything all right? No, everything's not all right.

Billy's just told me he's selling the bar in Spain.

So much for the wedding present.

Four weeks ago, I was dragged from my home in the middle of the night, and now I'm stuck here!

What's this supposed to be? It was the closest I could get.

Oh, this town!

Ho! What do you think you're doing?

Look, you might not want to be here, but other people do.

Treating the place like a tip.

Like anybody would notice.

You're used to people picking up after you, aren't you?

One of the perks of being Kennedy's wife.

I've worked hard for everything I've got, make no mistake.

If you were the same, you wouldn't be driving a taxi for a living.

And where do you think the money for your precious business came from?

It probably came from mine. Do you think I want to be running a poxy tanning salon?

Whatever's led up to this has got nothing to do with me!

Oh, right. I get it. You're one of those, then, are you?

One of what? Come on. You know, but you don't know.

He tells you, but then he doesn't tell you.

As long as he keeps you in the G and the cashmere,

you don't give a damn where the money comes from.

I earned every penny, believe me.

You're supposed to take me shopping, so get in the car

and keep your mouth shut!

How long are you going to keep this up for? What?

You're not much fun as a personal shopper.

You told me to keep my mouth shut!

Don't be so childish.

Here, I'm here to drive you, not be a packhorse.

I'll be waiting for you at the car.

Wait.

Wait!

Gabriel, wait.

Gabriel, please!

Look, I'm sorry you lost your business today.

It clearly meant a lot to you.

It meant a lot to me? Aye, it did! It was all I had.

Of course it meant a lot to me!

The clue, it was in the name - Brodie's Arcade.

Now what've I got?

I mean, see yesterday, I was the type of guy that would have

laughed his head off at the poor numpty having to drive you about.

See today? I'm the numpty.

You're a smart guy. You'll find something else.

If you've done it once, you can do it again.

How? Eh? Where am I going to get the money from?

I mean, the banks won't touch me

and I'm not interested in your husband's kind of cash!

I mean, just look. Look round about you. Everywhere you see.

Even clean money, it's dirty these days.

I'm sorry. I'm even starting to sound like a taxi driver.

It's all right. I understand, I really do.

Look, I'm sorry too, Gabriel, I didn't want this.

We've both had a bad day. Let's call it quits, hm?

Look, I just need to get a couple of pairs of jeans, then I'm done, OK?

Fine.

You OK?

Fine.

I forgot my prescription.

If I'm going to be stuck in this city for a while,

I can't do without my medication.

Can't sleep without these. Can't get up without these.

And can't face the day without these.

It's a miracle I don't rattle when I walk.

Look, I'm sorry about earlier.

I think we got off on the wrong foot.

Whatever.

It's just...

you know, one minute I was on my way to the airport

and back home to Spain and the next, there's no home to go to

and I'm looking down the barrel of a Scottish November.

It threw me a bit. Forget about it. I'll take these in.

Hold on. Billy won't be back for ages.

It's early still.

I can't face another night stuck in with room service and the telly.

What, you do that every night?

I haven't been out much.

Worried you might bump into somebody you used to know?

You know what I fancy?

What?

The one thing I do miss about Glasgow - a good old chippy.

Can you recommend one? My treat.

You do eat, don't you?

I'm sure we can find one that's not run by crooks.

Go on, stick the bags in the car. Let's go.

This way, come on.

Mmm-mmm!

I thought you'd have no trouble getting chips in Spain.

You certainly don't get battered haggis.

It takes me back.

Friday nights out down the Studio 73 club,

haggis suppers on the bus home.

Are you serious?

I used to go there!

Mid-'90s, don't think I missed a Friday night there for two years.

Me too! We probably danced together!

Hold on a minute.

That's where I remember you from.

Are you serious?

No!

Jeez-oh, I could barely remember my own name

after a Friday night in that place.

So, we were thinking,

see what happened earlier on when you ran into your old pals?

That's gonnae happen again. What, do you think I'm up to something?

No, that's not what I'm saying.

It was just a mate. He was asking for help cos I'm doing so well on my programme.

I know and I'm dead happy for you.

But we want to make it as easy for you as we can.

And that's why I was thinking I could maybe look after

your money for you.

And then, that way, you can just ask me for some when you need it.

Ach, no, Stella you don't need that responsibility.

Was this your idea, or something?

Is it something you did when you were recovering?

No. No, no, it was both of us.

Look, no, I need to be able to do it by myself.

I can't be relying on people all the time.

And you WILL be doing it by yourself.

This is just another step along the way.

We really don't want you to relapse.

I just think it's a really sensible and grown-up thing to do.

It's only going to be for a few weeks.

OK. Well, there's 160 left. I had a burger for lunch

and I bought some soaps and razors and stuff.

You don't need to explain yourself to me.

There. That'll do you the now.

Then just let me know if you want any more. OK.

Right, I'm away home to start cooking for my boys.

Look, I'll just finish this, OK? Whatever.

It was your idea, wasn't it?

You forgot to offer her housekeeping money.

I'll just tell her you said to take it.

And I want that few quid back I gave you this morning, an' all.

So, have you got family here?

Yeah.

Have you been to visit them?

No.

What about you? Have you got family?

Kids? Wife? Nah.

None of that. I've got a brother.

He's away in the Army. There were three of us, but Michael...

he died.

I'm sorry.

And I've got a lovely young niece. She's just had a wee baby.

Family matters.

I wish I'd had kids.

Mr Kennedy doesn't want them?

I left it a bit late. And to be honest,

Mrs Kennedy doesn't think Mr Kennedy is much cop as a father.

I'm sorry. I'm talking too much.

Nobody made me marry Billy.

Marry in haste, repent at leisure, eh?

At least you got a bar out of it. Don't start that again.

We were getting along for a minute there.

Sorry.

How did you meet? You and Mr Kennedy?

I'd been living in Spain for a couple of years.

Men would come, men would go.

I know you'll find this hard to believe,

but Billy actually wooed me.

Flowers and champagne for months.

I do find that hard to believe.

I have a theory that Billy secretly likes you, you know?

Really? And how do you work that one out?

Well, you chinned him in the street,

and not only are you still alive,

but he's entrusted you with me.

Excuse me if I don't take that as a compliment.

Come on. Let's go for a drink.

# There's a man going round taking names

# And he decides who to free and who to blame

# Everybody will be treated all the same

# There'll be a golden letter reaching down

# When the man comes around... #

Come on.

I don't think so.

You can take it from here.

I can't carry this lot up by myself.

You're at it.

Come on. We can have another drink.

I don't think so.

Well, keep an eye on me at least until I get through the door.

Make sure I'm safe. If I must.

I'm in room 106, if you change your mind.

DOOR OPENS

TOILET FLUSHES

Aye, aye. You did all right. How's Brodie? Is he still alive?

SHE LAUGHS

I'm just going to watch the telly.

There's a good movie on... if I can get the hang of this.

There it is.

# There's a pain

# I found it in your heart

# An aching to be free... #

Here. Take the edge off. Cheers, mate.

I'm 20p short. Allow me.

Jamie.

He's got to do it on his own. You know that.

Aye, and he's managing that. Do you not think so?

I'm a broken cooker away from everything falling apart.

I had plans - Christmas, stuff to do with the weans.

It's all going oot the windae. How's the job-hunting going?

They didn't want to know. I tried everywhere.

Who was I kidding, Stella, me trying to be normal?

So you've done a test? And it's positive?

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