10/12/2013 River City

Have you seen my dad?

He discharged himself from the care home, and I don't know where he is.

Mrs Rooney? Scarlett Mullen.

I got a friend to bring me home. You remember Iain?

Hello, Will.

I told you to throw it away, that's company policy.

You decided to help yourself instead.

I'm going to have to give you your notice.

-I'm all right.

-How long have you been on the floor?

Just get me up.

You and Edward could move in here, just for a few weeks,

-until you get yourself sorted.

-I can't ask you to do that.

-You're not, I'm offering.

HE SIGHS

# Simply having a wonderful Christmas-time

# Simply having a wonderful Christmas-time

# The party's on

# The feeling's here

# That only comes

# This time of year

# Simply having a wonderful Christmas-time

# Simply having a wonderful Christmas-time

# The choir of children sing their song

# Ding-dong, ding-dong Ding-dong, ding... #

BELL RINGS

Could you please tie my laces?

-What's going on?

-My laces, please.

-You've cut yourself?

-Don't fuss.

I'm fed up being cooped up in this place. I need a breath of fresh air.

Really, at this time?

This isn't up for discussion, I'm not a child.

OK, OK, calm down, I'll come with you.

Thank you for doing my laces.

Any time.

MUSIC: "Father And Son" by Cat Stevens

Are you OK?

# It's not time to make a change

# Just relax, take it easy

# You're still young That's your fault

# There's so much you have to know... #

-Do you want me to get the wheelchair?

-I'm OK.

# ..Settle down

# If you want you can marry... #

I'm getting it, you can't go anywhere like this.

# ..Look at me, I am old but I'm happy

# I was once like you are now

# And I know that it's not easy

# To be calm when you've found something going on

# But take your time, think a lot

# Why, think of everything you've got

# For you will still be here tomorrow

# But your dreams may not... #

NO AUDIBLE SPEECH

# ..How can I try to explain?

# When I do he turns away again

# It's always been the same, same old story

# From the moment I could talk

# I was ordered to listen

# Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away

# I know I have to go... #

History repeating itself.

What is?

This.

When your mother was sick, I used to push her in a chair to the park.

I wish she was here with us.

So do I.

You need to get a grip, Stevie, you've been awake all night.

I can't help it.

Aye, you can.

The alarm's going off in 15 minutes, you want to just gie us peace!

Don't go in to work today.

We've been over this, I'm going in.

You still don't look great.

That's exactly what I wanted to hear, thanks very much.

Where are you going? The alarm's not went off yet.

Well, I don't need one now, do I?

'Sake, man!

I'm no' wanting to fall out wi' you.

Neither do I.

It's not like we're gonnae get over this in a few days, is it?

Yeah, well, it might never happen for us.

Well...

I looked it up, it's more common than you think.

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

What are you saying, then?

That this might never happen for us.

What?

I was hoping they were gonnae let me see Mark today.

-No.

-What is that supposed to mean?

He might be the reason why you had the miscarriage.

-We've been through this.

-You were fine until he started.

No, I wasn't, the doctor warned me about the spotting.

He didn't help.

You just want somebody to blame. So, blame me!

DOOR SLAMS

Doesn't last long.

What?

A sunrise.

Nice while it lasted, though.

-Right.

-Iain Dawes is coming to see me today.

Is he? What for this time?

He's dealing with all my affairs.

I thought you might have forgotten about that for now.

I've made a will.

-Is it really necessary, though, at this stage?

-We need to.

There are some realities that have to be faced up to.

You hungry?

Starving.

Let's go and get something really bad for you.

Now you're talking.

I can wait here all day if you want. Eat up.

-Eat it.

-No!

It's the same one as you always have.

It is. It's just a different label, that's all.

It's the shop brand. It's just two quid cheaper.

Eat up, you.

Do you want me to feed you like a baby?!

You can't make her eat it, she doesn't want it.

Eat up.

Are you wanting to go to school on an empty tummy?

Fine, off you go.

-Where's the tea?

-There isn't any.

We ran out of coffee yesterday.

Aye, well, pick up some on the way home.

-I gave you digs money last week.

-Don't you start.

Well, it's not my fault. Don't take it out on me.

SHE GROANS

Stella? We ordered teas.

Right, sorry.

No problem. Everything all right?

Aye, fine.

Look at that heart attack roll.

25 years I've had people telling me what I can and can't eat.

It won't make a blind bit of difference now.

It doesn't mean you should stop being healthy

-just because you're ill.

-I don't want any lectures.

You know what I mean.

Are you OK?

I've been better.

We just need to take each day as it comes.

-Here.

-Story of my life, I always want what I can't have,

then when I get it, I don't want it any more.

What do you want now?

To get home.

Could you let me try myself?! People are watching.

-Do you need a wee hand?

-I'll be fine.

You get one side, I'll get the other.

I said I'll manage myself.

OK, I was just trying to help.

There's no need to be rude, is there?

I don't want him helping me, got it?

-I just popped in to get my mail.

-Staying for a cuppa?

-I don't want to get in the way.

-Put the kettle on.

I just need to sort him out before Tatiana comes.

< Will? I need you a minute.

-Sorry.

-Don't apologise for him, he's not sorry.

Two minutes?

This is Robbie's flat. He's been great to us.

-Did I ask to come here?

-No.

If you had found another care home for me,

none of this would be happening.

I wouldn't be here now if you'd gone to another care home.

How do you see this panning out, Will?

What do you mean?

How long can you be here, tying my laces, cleaning up after me?

We'll manage.

I don't want you to manage, you've got a life to lead.

I'll be fine.

Listen to me, it's not fine, none of it, it's anything but fine.

DOORBELL RINGS

That'll be Tattie.

Has Bob left yet?

Aye, he's away in to see if there's anything doing.

-Is it not any better?

-Slow as a week in jail, he says.

Well, I got you tea, coffee, fresh milk, and cereal for Madonna.

Did you get me sugar?

No, I didn't.

I'll need to make do, then.

What are you doing cutting up bits of paper?

I'm recycling! What does it look like?!

SHE SIGHS

-You're not doing the wee man any favours, by the way.

-What?

Callum's a big boy now, you don't want to smother him.

What are you on about?

Are you going to hold his hand when he goes to big school?

You've changed your tune.

Aye, well, just that I've got more free time now,

-I could pick up him and Madonna from school.

-And?

And you could go full time at the salon.

-No.

-It's Christmas time, more money.

Have you even bothered to sign on yet?

I've got to fill in this form and bring my P45

before they'll even process my claim.

Ma, don't think about it, just do it.

Thanks.

I never made any for him,

might have been too tempted to put some strychnine in it.

WILL CHUCKLES

He's not the easiest.

You can't keep doing this by yourself.

Well, I've got that nurse I hired starting next week,

and Tatiana says she'll still come in once a week so...

How's she getting on with him?

When he's not insulting her country or her husband, they get on fine.

She doesn't take any crap from him. DOOR OPENS, CLOSES

Neither do I, but that still doesn't stop him, though.

His blood pressure is fine.

He's not in the best of moods - he wants his tea.

How he is doing, generally?

He has been getting more spasms in his hands,

painful and frustrating, I think.

Tatiana? >

You should be looking for more suitable accommodation for him,

-those stairs are a killer.

-I am.

And in future, I think it might be better

if you drop my mail off at the salon.

CRASH, TATIANA YELPS

Are you OK?

It's OK, it was my fault.

I let the cup go before he was ready.

No, it was me.

I got another cramp in my hand, I couldn't hold it.

I'm getting worse. Are you burned?

Are you OK, Tatiana?

I'm fine, it missed me.

It's just a cup, there's no harm done, honestly. It's OK.

-I'm so sorry.

-Do you need a wee hand to clean it up?

No, don't bother.

Dad, it's Robbie's flat.

If he wants to clean up the mess, he can.

I'll clean it myself.

DOORBELL RINGS

I'll go.

What? Please stop staring at me. I feel like I'm an exhibit in a zoo.

We need to find another place soon.

KNOCK ON DOOR

-It's a Mr Dawes to see you, Edward.

-Iain, at last.

Just tell Iain we'll be right through.

OK, right, I better go.

Iain.

Is this a bad time?

There's no such thing as a good time these days.

Edward, Will.

-This is Tatiana.

-Pleased to meet you.

I've just got some business to attend to

and then I'll be on my way.

What business?

I just need someone to witness Edward's will

and I'm afraid it can't be a family member.

Why are you doing this now?

We can't keep running away from the glaringly obvious.

Dad, you've got plenty of time to do stuff like that.

Have I? I can't even drink my tea properly.

I do this all the time, Will. It helps put people's minds at rest.

I should be getting off.

What about Tatiana?

Great. Would you mind? That would be very helpful.

No problem.

Just, eh, just sign here.

It'll be a weight off my mind.

And here.

-SCARLETT:

-An all-day, please.

Cheers.

-I was going to call you.

-Oh what about?

We need to sit down and sort out Christmas for Madonna.

-Aye, well, you've got my number.

-Well, today's good for me.

-I've got stuff on today.

-What about tomorrow?

-I'll give you a call later on, OK?

-I'll see you later.

I've really got stuff on today, by the way.

Probably gonnae get a new job soon.

Aye, just make sure you're allowed to take stuff home this time.

Aye, well, that was a misunderstanding.

HE CHUCKLES

Good luck.

Your new nurse starts the day after tomorrow.

I've just got used to you.

I'm still coming once a week to take your blood pressure, so I've

put my number on speed dial, in case you need any help in the meantime.

Am I suppose to guess the number?

The number is three.

Thank you, Tatiana.

You're welcome, I'll see you later.

DOOR CLOSES

Someone looking forward to Santa?

Will keeps threatening to decorate the flat for Christmas.

I think that's supposed to cheer me up.

No, it's supposed to cheer me up.

It'll take more than a few flashing lights to do that.

Well... I should be going.

No, stay, please?

I thought you'd want to talk things over with Will?

That's what we agreed.

That's all we ever do.

You're my friend, I haven't seen you in an age

and who knows when we'll see each other again?

I still think you should talk about all this with Will.

There's plenty of time for all that stuff.

-Want a cup of tea?

-Tea?

It's my own fault, Iain, I brought the boy up in England.

Finest malt in the house, if you please.

Whisky, at this time?

I want to celebrate today.

The house is sold, everything is in order.

-I haven't felt this good in a while.

-The house is sold?

You never told him?

It's only been on the market three weeks.

Edward took 10% off the valuation, put it on the market fixed price.

I wanted it over with and now it is, and so I want to celebrate.

-Today, if possible.

-OK.

When are you going to tell him?

Maybe never.

-Is that fair?

-Is what's happening to me fair?

We've been friends for a long time. I think you're making a mistake.

Thanks for the advice.

I take it you don't want ice and lemonade?

In a malt? They still hang people for that here.

Maybe I can't hold tea,

but the day I can't hold my malt is a day that will never come.

Your good health.

To old friends.

Your mother came down to the office

and threw the pasta over your father's head.

Spaghetti carbonara, if I remember correctly.

She was a feisty woman.

Could have done with a bit more Parmesan.

-Your mother was a beautiful woman.

-So she was.

Some of these I've never seen before.

-Right. More?

-Aye.

-Are you sure we can't tempt you?

It's a bit early for me.

-You're half-Scottish, for goodness' sake.

-Maybe in a while.

Your father could drink me under the table in the old days.

Still could.

Took me under his wing when I started out.

-All right, to hell with it...

-That's more like it.

You know what they say?

When in Rome, or, in this case, just north of Manchester.

When we moved up here,

I don't think I realised how huge it was for him and his sister.

No, we were only here a couple of years

and then Braveheart came out.

Ah, "The English, they are too many."

Or, in my case, not enough.

Put the telly on, I want to see if the betting's changed for the 2.30.

You don't like horse racing.

I fancy having a go today, if it's OK with you?

I remember a memorable day out at Aintree with your father and mother.

I didn't know about that.

You don't know everything there is to know about me.

She was the only one who won that day.

I still remember the name of the horse.

So do I. Handsome Boy, 4 to 1.

She said, "I've got one of those," and she wasn't talking about me.

WILL CHUCKLES

-Have you picked a horse?

-Of course I have.

-I can't believe you're doing this.

-You only live once.

Do you want me to put it on for you?

There's an envelope over there with some money in it.

All right.

How much is in there?

£200.

Put it on Intrepid Falls to win in the 2.30 at Doncaster.

-What, all of it?

-Every last penny.

Always been a bit of a risk-taker, your dad.

Is there anything else I don't know about you?

No, that'll do for now.

Just get my money on that horse and bring us another bottle of whisky.

OK.

I bought an all-day ticket off of you.

You sold it to me, I get back here I find out it was a return.

-I want a new ticket.

-Scarlett?

I'm not budging. Look, I paid for that fair and square.

Let me buy a new ticket for you.

It's the principle of the thing.

He thinks I'm at it, I paid extra for an all-day.

Let me buy you a new one.

I'm not moving.

You can away and get anyone you want down here,

you get the polis here, I'm no' going anywhere.

I'm no' moving.

How hard was that?!

Are you OK?

Even when I try and do the right thing, folk try and push me around.

I'm not having it.

Sometimes a backward step is as effective as a forward one.

What's that meant to mean?

Just something I heard someplace.

It's me. Look, I need to see you.

Oyster Cafe. Five minutes.

He's the man that's paying.

Story of my life.

Can I get a white coffee when you've got a minute? Cheers, Serge.

-What now?

-Nice to see you an' all.

I'm at my work, I can't just leave whenever I want.

-If it wasn't important, do you think I'd ask you?

-No.

I've had a terrible day, horrible.

-You brought me here to tell me that?

-And it just got worse.

How could it be any worse?

I brought my P45 to the broo this morning,

so I could get my claim processed.

What happened?

They're not going to give me any money, no chance.

Is it as bad as that?

Bob's struggling at the garage, I'm not earning

and Kelly-Marie's part time.

Why have you sent for me?

They need a letter from my former employer saying that

I was made redundant, or they'll not give me anything.

They'll not do that, you were fired for stealing.

Aye, I know, but if I don't get that letter, we starve.

But they'll not give you a letter.

No, THEY won't.

-I've to give you the letter?

-Thanks, Bob.

It's just that I'll not be eligible for any benefits for six months

if they find out I was sacked.

I can't believe you're asking me to do this.

Neither can I, but I'm desperate.

Do you realise what you're asking me to do?

If I do this and I get caught, then I get fired as well!

I've thought it through, they'll not find out.

You got fired for stealing.

You're hardly a criminal mastermind, are you?

Thanks.

Look, Bob, I'm begging you. Look, I've got nobody else to turn to.

This is you all over the back! You've got troubles,

so you become a wrecking ball in everybody else's lives.

-No, I don't.

-Dragging everybody else down with you.

You know me, I always do my best. I'd do it for you.

Aye, I know, but you don't care who you hurt

when you decide to do something stupid, do you?

So...no, thanks.

Things are pretty quiet, then?

No, they're a lot worse than that.

What about the recovery vehicle?

I'm competing against the big boys, they can do it much cheaper.

I thought you were doing all right, as well?

I've not even been able to give my ma any dig money for a few weeks.

I'm paying off all the equipment in here and it's killing me.

Is there anything I can do?

Give my ma her job back.

I can't, she got sacked for stealing.

Aye, out-of-date food that shouldn't have been getting

-sold in the first place.

-I don't make the rules.

I saw a woman getting charged for helping herself to stuff

a superstore had put in the bin after a power cut.

-Aye, some of them are stupid.

-Big man, I'm no' having a go at you.

I just want things to get better.

Look, she's not happy with me

because she asked me to do something for her and I wouldn't do it.

What?

But I still want you all to be OK, so will you keep me posted?

-Aye.

-Right, I'll see you later.

I loved that woman dearly.

Watching her suffer, seeing her disappear before my eyes...

You were there for her, Edward.

How would she have coped without you?

I understand that.

But in all those years since she died,

I haven't been able to move on, it hasn't got better.

She needed you and you were there.

What happens when you need someone?

That's my point, Iain. Who would that someone be for me?

My daughter is abroad, as far as she can possibly get from me,

and that leaves Will.

He wants to be there for you.

At least make him part of it.

I won't have my son looking after me when I'm incapable.

I won't have him sacrificing his life, like I did.

Does he know how much you love him?

I don't think I've given him much cause to.

He's like a different guy up there. I didn't even know he bet on horses.

He doesn't know everything about you either.

200 quid?! Has he got money to burn?

Seems so. He's sold the house, you know.

-It's only been on the market three weeks.

-Wow, that was quick.

Here, he doesn't hang about your dad, does he?

Robbie, that customer's needing your attention.

I'll be with you in one minute.

He's making a big effort for his friend.

I just hope he doesn't suffer for it later.

You just need to let him live his life.

I'm back to work tomorrow, I feel pretty rotten about it.

The world doesn't stop for these things, he'll be fine.

I'm looking for a ground-floor flat for us both to rent.

-Are you going to move in with him?

-Who else is there?

Robbie!

No rest for the gorgeous. See you later.

-Hiya.

-Hiya.

If you'd like to do the honours.

Maybe I should go.

No, he does this, he closes his eyes for ten minutes,

then carries on the conversation like nothing's happened.

I don't know when it was, the last time he had whisky.

I shouldn't be encouraging him.

He doesn't need any encouraging.

He looked after me when I was starting out.

What was he like?

Hard but fair. Took no nonsense.

There's a surprise.

He had his soft side, though, totally doted on your mother.

He doesn't talk about her much.

That'll be because he can't.

I saw him nurse her and I saw him lose her.

He was never the same.

I find that time hard to remember.

He kept most of it away from you and your sister, wanted to protect you.

He's...a complex man.

I know that.

But a good one.

I don't think I've ever seen him so low.

I have.

You wouldn't believe some of the things he says.

Oh, yes, I can.

And none of it's new, he's been saying it for a long time.

I never said he was perfect. He can be his own worst enemy.

I think it runs in the family.

At the water-park, my favourite slide's the Boomerang

cos you go straight down and up, then down, then up.

And then it drops backwards. And when you get off,

-you feel sick and dizzy.

-KNOCK ON DOOR

-And it's really, really high.

-Shh!

-And I love it.

What is it, Mummy?

It's just a wee game of hide and seek,

so you've got to be really quiet.

KNOCKING CONTINUES

How long did I close my eyes for?

Ten minutes.

Did you put my bet on?

What do you think?

Can I see the slip, if you don't mind?

Don't you trust me?

Are you still using the same method?

Oh, aye, what method?

Scientific method I learned during National Service.

I closed my eyes and pointed at one.

Turn it up, eh?

-All right?

-All right.

How you doing?

Fine.

You don't look fine.

Look, if you're here to make me feel better, it's not working.

-How's Stella?

-Aw, she's great.

Back at work, telling me to get a grip.

She doesn't mean that.

Oh, I think she does.

Can I give you a bit of advice?

Have I got a choice?

This isn't about you.

I never said it was.

She might not be showing it, but believe you me, she's feeling it.

-Is that right?

-You know it is!

Well, Raymond, what am I meant to do?

Stop thinking about what you've lost,

and start taking care of what you've still actually got.

All right, fine, I'll try my best.

Listen, pal, you're both still young enough, you'll get through this.

Thanks.

I can't believe he told you.

-Was this the chat in the bookies or the pub?

-No.

Well, he may as well have taken an advert out in the paper!

He had to talk to someone, Stella.

He's all over the place.

SHE SCOFFS

I've got a brother in rehab and I've just lost a baby,

yet Stevie's the one that's all over the place?

Being angry is normal too, you know.

Don't shut him out, eh?

Calm down, will you?

What right do you have

to start spreading our personal business about?

What are you talking about?

You told Raymond about the miscarriage!

He's only trying to help.

-Well, now everybody's looking at me.

-No, they're not.

Aye, they are. Feeling sorry for me.

I've got a brother that puts himself at the centre of everything,

I don't need a boyfriend that does it an' all.

That's what I wanted to talk about. Mark.

How many times do I need to tell you it wasn't his fault?

That's not what I was going to say!

-HORSE RACING ON TV

-Come on, Intrepid Falls, come on!

Dad, maybe you should sit down.

You'll have to scrape him off the ceiling if he wins.

He's beating the favourite.

Come on, Intrepid Falls.

-Go on, Intrepid Falls!

-Come on, come on.

-Don't lose it now.

-He's nearly there.

Go on, Intrepid Falls! Yesssss!

-It was six-to-one.

-I'm delighted for you!

That means I'll be collecting over £1,000!

I can't believe it, this is unbelievable.

-You haven't lost your touch.

-Maybe your luck is changing.

One lucky bet doesn't change anything.

-What are you going to do with it?

-I might buy you a pint.

-Or two?

-Fantastic, are you sure?

-Absolutely positive.

-I'll go and collect it.

-We're coming with you.

Fancy going to the pub for one?

Not tonight, I don't even know what I've got in for the wee man's tea,

plus I am knackered after today.

I can't be bothered with my mum and dad tonight.

Aye. My mum's isn't exactly paradise either.

Maybe we should live together.

No, too Will and Grace for me.

They've got the telly worked out for the whole week.

-Oh, well, it could be worse.

-How?

They could be bringing the telly back to the shop.

DOOR OPENS

Not disturbing you, am I?

Nope, I'm leaving.

Come for a drink, my dad's in the pub with Iain.

What?

He won at the horses, I kid you not.

-A man with hidden talents.

-No, beginner's luck.

-So he's buying the drinks, is he?

-Seems so.

I was actually just going to have a quiet night.

-Right, see yous later.

-Bye.

Come on, if anyone deserves a couple of free drinks from my dad,

it's you.

The thought of watching another wildlife documentary is doing my head in.

But I said I'd bring the dinner back, fish and chips tonight.

-So maybe another time?

-Sure.

You know...he wasn't always like this.

Iain said he used to be a good guy -

he was just never the same after my mum died.

Maybe I'll just come for one.

And the judge says, "It was me."

THEY LAUGH

-How much have I spent?

-A lot.

You should stop or you'll have half of Glasgow in here.

-You only live once.

-So you keep saying.

-Same again, please.

-Sure?

-No, no, not for me, I need to go.

-And have one for yourself.

-Thanks very much.

-I'll be back in a minute.

We'll be here.

You shouldn't be drawing attention to us like this.

What's the harm in buying a few drinks?

I've waited over 20 years for this.

There you go.

They said in the cafe you'd gone home unwell. Everything OK?

Aye, I'm fine.

You should be taking the weight off your feet.

Well, I really just want to keep going.

Sit.

-I've got stuff to do.

-Sit!

Listen, I know how you feel better than anyone.

Tattie, I've really not got time for this, I'm fine.

No, you're not.

-Aye, I am.

-You need to take it easy.

How's Stevie?

Moping about, as if he's going to greet.

Looking at me as if I've let him down.

He's trying to see if you hurt like he hurts.

Well, I wish he'd stop.

-I know what's happening to you is...

-I said to this to you already, OK?

I carried my baby for a couple of months, you carried yours

for the full term.

I just really don't want to think about it,

because see if I do, it might not stop.

It will never stop...

..but it does get better.

Look...

He'd already thought of names, one for a boy, one for a lassie.

What was he thinking?

He committed himself to it, that's all.

I just really want things to go back to normal.

Then stop building walls.

What you've lost is real and you can't pretend it never happened.

Biscuits.

Me and Kelly-Marie halved it.

Bob sold his season ticket to his pal.

It's fine, there's plenty games on the telly now anyway.

You've not missed a home game in years.

I'll go back when things pick up again.

Well, listen, I'm gonnae make dinner.

-So how about spaghetti with red pepper sauce?

-Yum!

Right.

Look at all this stuff, it's like Christmas come early, isn't it?

I forgot my phone.

BOB AND KELLY-MARIE TALK AND LAUGH

SHE SOBS

HE SIGHS

I didn't see you there.

I hope she's worth it.

She is.

Let her know that, then.

I will.

There's no going back.

Sorry?

No second chances, all gone before you know it.

Is that you trying to make me feel better, aye?

THEY LAUGH

I wish you all the luck in the world, son.

You too.

-Shall we go back in?

-Aye.

I've got you. Come on. You're all right.

Whatever happens, you've done your best by him.

There's no need to talk like that.

Your father's a strong-willed man, you know that.

When he makes his mind up, there's nobody can change it.

Been there, bought the T-shirt.

Rest assured, I'll be there when I'm needed,

because your father was fantastic to me and it's the least I can do.

STEVIE: Here we go, that's you.

It's getting a bit cold out there.

I'm fine, me and Stevie here have sorted the world out.

Do you want to go home?

I'm feeling tired now.

It's no wonder. I should be getting back anyway.

I'll see you when I see you.

You will.

Will I get a taxi OK?

Just next door.

Do you like that cereal better?

Much better.

Thank you, Mum.

You're in the good books today.

Better than the bad ones. She's a wee mercenary, isn't she?

That's a bit harsh. She just didn't like it, that's all.

No, it's no', it's the truth.

I mean, what kind of mother says that?

An honest one.

Was I a wee mercenary?

You were a big mercenary.

Mmm.

What time is it?

Just after 10. Thought you'd need a long lie.

I'm just up myself.

How are you feeling?

I'm paying for yesterday. My whole body's in agony.

-I warned you.

-Yes, you did.

Wonder how Iain's doing?

He'll be nursing a hangover, just like the rest of us.

-Do you want me to do the honours?

-Please.

Would you mind making yourself useful and getting me a pot of tea?

Sure.

OK.

The cramps in my hand are bad this morning.

I'll get the tea.

When do you need to go in?

Soon. I'm on the back shift, start at 2.

So Tatiana and the new nurse are not booked in for today?

-No, do you want someone to come?

-No, not at all.

I can ask Robbie to pop in and make you a cup of tea if you want.

-No, thanks.

-He won't mind.

I'd mind. I want a quiet afternoon, with no disturbances.

All right, if you're sure.

I'd like some peace to get rid of this hangover.

I know how you feel.

It was a good day, though, wasn't it?

It was that.

Right, I better get ready.

DOOR CLOSES

How's the head?

What? Still attached to the body, that's all I can say.

Do you need anything before I go?

Nothing, just peace and quiet.

What about your cup of tea later?

I've had enough tea.

Right, well I need to go. Won't be long.

Take care of yourself.

DOOR CLOSES

Thank you so much. I'll see you later.

Could you just pop up for two minutes?

-He can't stand me.

-Just make him a cup of tea, make sure he's OK?

Can you not see how busy we are?

Robbie, we'll have to skip lunch, we're running a bit behind.

-Aye, that's fine.

-Five minutes, that's all I'm asking.

Right, I'll try my best.

Thanks, Robbie.

-Robbie!

-See you later.

I need to get back to work.

No, but seriously, just look at me.

What do you want me to say?

What do you see?

You know...just you.

Exactly.

That's all I've got, but it's all yours. Do you understand?

I'll think about it, all right?

I want things to be perfect for Madonna this Christmas.

-So do I.

-I don't want her going without.

-Me neither.

-So what do you need?

What do you mean?

Cut the flannel, eh? Just tell me.

-I'm OK for Christmas.

-Is that right?

Aye, that's right.

So how come she's bending my ear about this rubbish cereal, then?

I picked up the wrong packet by mistake.

Just tell me how much?

-Look, I'm gonnae be sorted with the dole.

-Really?

-Aye, really.

-Scarlett, if you only signed on yesterday,

it could be days before your money comes through.

I'm not interested in fantasies or lies.

Neither am I.

I know you're hard up.

So I want to pay for Christmas, the presents, the tree, the meal,

anything else you can think of.

I'd do anything for her.

You mean that?

Aye, of course.

I don't know what to say.

You don't have to say anything. Look, take this. There's 250 quid in there.

Thanks, Jimmy.

-Can you do me one favour?

-Aye, if I can.

Just make sure she gets exactly what she wants.

Any problems, you come to me, all right?

(Thank you.)

DOORBELL RINGS

Hello, Iain. Thank you for coming.

-Sir.

-Cooper.

I've seen you looking better.

Christmas night out last night.

Did I miss anything?

Uh...

DCI Duffy projectile-vomited all over the bouncer's shoes.

Messy!

It was when the guy tried to make him clean it up.

Never a good move.

You didn't miss much.

How's things with your dad?

Yeah, a bit better.

-You OK?

-Getting there.

Good.

Look, we just need another pair of hands,

we're rushed off our feet in here.

Anybody you can send would be greatly appreciated. Ta.

-We'll be here to midnight at this rate.

-Not if I can help it.

PHONE RINGS

I'm so sorry to keep you. What are we thinking?

'Hi. It's Robbie. Sorry I can't take your call... '

I wish you'd reconsider.

I can't. This is not sudden. I've waited a very long time.

I know.

My pal's got one of these...you know these big skyscraper high heels,

they're really huge...

PHONE RINGS

So she's got them for this Christmas night out.

Hi, it's me.

Could you check on my dad when you get a minute?

I've phoned the house but there's no answer. He's probably asleep.

Thanks a lot.

CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS

I've had six messages from Will. He's seen how busy we were.

Aye, you've not had a minute. Now drink your coffee.

I've still got to go over and make His Lordship a cup of tea.

Aye, well, he'll just need to wait his turn.

Helen, how are you doing? C'mon, I'll get you sorted.

Be careful with that.

Please think again.

Don't make this any harder than it is.

PHONE RINGS

Hi, it's me again. Getting a little bit worried now.

HE LAUGHS

You're not responsible.

I want this.

It's my decision.

Be careful on the stairs with those high heels.

That's me got another voicemail off of him.

Right, I really better go. I'll be ten minutes.

Any more than ten minutes and I'll send out a search party.

I can't believe I'm doing this on the busiest day of the year.

-Neither can I.

-I'll see you up in heaven.

CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS

'This is DC Will Cooper. Sorry I can't get to the phone right now.

'Please leave a message.'

Hi, you can stop phoning me now, because I'm here.

Bye.

Hi, Edward, it's only me.

CLASSICAL MUSIC CONTINUES

Edward!

Hello?

Edward?

Hello?

MUSIC STOPS

Edward.

Oh, no. Oh, no. Oh, no.

Oh...

Hi, I need an ambulance right now.

You've got to stop torturing yourself, this isn't your fault.

Then whose fault was it?

Just make it a chicken.

Gonnae hurry up before somebody sees you and I get reported?

-Edward's never been easy.

-He's a man who needs patience.

What if I could've prevented all of this?

Cannae believe they sacked you, what about that stuff I ordered?

-Did you get a receipt?

-You need to get that money back.

You know fine, none of this is admissible.

I don't care about the legalities.

Listen, I just got the lab report.

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