(PHONE RINGS)
It's Ma's work. Don't answer it.
But we should tell them that she's sick.
Hello, Jackie's phone.
Er, no, she's not well at the moment. I'm her son.
Yeah, yeah, it's just a bug. Yeah, it's going around, you know?
Ah, no. Yeah, she's been to the doctor and all...
She's sick. Have you got a problem with that?
When she's better, she'll come in with a doctor's cert.
So don't hassle her again, alright?
Who was that? Some idiot from your work.
Does he think you're on the mitch from school or something?
I need to ring him back. No, it's sorted. Sit down.
Probably shouldn't have said what you said, though.
Why not? Arrogant pig.
Ma, listen to me, you don't need them.
I do. They're just covering up the real problem.
It's new medication. I can feel it starting to work.
You facing up to things, that's what's working.
They're just a crutch. I'm going to get you better without them.
It's fresh. Healthy body, healthy mind. Right?
Hello, Charlotte. How is your, er, business plan going?
Oh. Everything's about money.
I can't even open a bank account, never mind get a loan.
I thought Rachel was your business partner.
No, she backed out. And Decco won't let me use his office.
So I guess that's the end of it.
Well, how would it be if you could use our computer again?
Now, for a short while, I mean.
And what's the point?
I'll tell you what, our receptionist has a dental appointment,
and I'd need you to cover lunch as well. Could you come in about 11:30?
How do you mean, cover?
Well, you'd have to deal with enquires and that.
We'd be helping each other out.
Yeah, alright, I'll do it. Thanks.
Oh, Shane, I've something to show you.
It's quite a spread.
They forgot to Photoshop in the halo.
Bob means well. The T-shirt says it all.
Yes, but it's for a good cause.
He completely conned me into doing it.
What does he think I am, a sucker?
Yeah?
Er, morning.
Can I pick you up a coffee?
Yeah, black, two sugars. And don't be long about it.
The surgery should be open already.
Kerri-Ann! Oh, Juliet.
Hi. Oh.
So you're off today, then? Yup.
We're heading off this evening. She wanted to say goodbye.
I'll miss you. Thanks for taking me shopping.
Oh, we had a great time, hadn't we? Mm.
Well, come on, we better go.
We've got some last minute bits to do.
Do I have to go with you? Yes, Granddad is working.
She could stay with me. Can I?
Yeah, we're not that busy. Well... are you sure?
I won't be long.
Yeah, go on. We'll be fine.
Right. Be good.
So, are you looking forward to getting back to school
and seeing all your friends? Not really.
We might be moving soon, though.
Cos I'm staying with Dad while Mum's away. Oh?
Except I don't think he'll bother because the rents are so high.
And he'll probably have to work more hours.
Oh. Well, where does he work?
In a meat factory. But don't tell him I told you that.
I won't.
Mum made him take the job, so he can work nights.
And who minds you when he's working? Well, I mind myself.
Erm... does your mam know you're by yourself?
No, but the woman on the floor below is always around.
She's real nice. Yeah?
Yeah. And there's this man upstairs, and we call him the skeleton.
He's always nicking everyone's toilet roll.
Do you share a bathroom? Well... Is there any jobs I can do?
Erm... yeah... Yeah, we'll get you a job.
OK.
Hey, how are you doing? Good. Hey, Dolores. Good to see you.
How are things?
A lot better than the last time you saw me.
I'm glad to hear it.
So, Jackie must be delighted you're home. How is she doing?
I'm cooking her high omega meals, filling her with fresh juices.
Oh, that sounds good.
Yeah. So, dinner tonight, can you both make it? Say about 6:30.
Er, I don't think so. Well, why not?
What about tomorrow?
Well, Dolores here has to take it easy.
Well, you should be eating proper foods as well.
What about lunch tomorrow? Well, erm...
Tomorrow's tricky as well.
I'm not going to sprinkle arsenic on the salad.
No. Thanks all the same.
This is important. We can't just drop everything.
Right. Your loss. See yous around.
Yeah, see you, Neil.
Pete, we could have gone for lunch.
Ah, no, there's two of them to look after her now.
I know, but all the same.
Well, who knows how long he's going to be around for.
Let them get on with it together while he's here.
Alright? What's up?
Juliet's inside. She's been telling me all about Liverpool. OK.
It sounds awful. They live in a tiny bedsit
and they share the bathroom with all these weirdos.
And her school sounds like a dreadful place.
Yeah, well... Kids exaggerate, don't they?
She's so vulnerable and her mam is away.
Kerri-ann, I know you like the girl and all,
but you have to remember, you're a softie and she's a bit of a chancer,
much like her da.
She said Raymond works nights. It's not right.
Here he is now. OK, don't say anything.
Alright.
So, where is she?
She's helping Scarlet with a manicure.
You're a star. Right.
I better go see if I can drag her away.
I'll be in, in a sec.
She shouldn't be living in a place like that.
Look, do you want me to have a word with him, then?
I don't want to stir things up, but it's hard to do nothing.
Right, well, look, why don't you have a word with Ray?
He'll know what to do.
I'll see you later, alright? OK.
I'm sorry about this, Dolores.
Oh, I've found my shoes for the wedding.
I know. Orla told me you went shopping yesterday. So exciting.
That's for the courier. Hiya, Dolores.
Hey. The bloods have already gone.
Why didn't you check with me?
They go at the same time every day. If they're in the box, they go.
Get those off straight away, and don't send anything in future
without checking with me first.
Here's your prescription, Dolores. Thanks.
See ya. Bye.
Well now, most people have already signed up,
but we do get the occasional drop ins for the lunchtime classes,
so give me a shout. Yeah, you said.
Now, you know how the computer works.
Oh, it's much quicker now, by the way.
Oh, and I've diverted the phone to the office,
so you needn't worry about that. I'll be fine.
Good. Good, good.
Hey. Ah, hello.
Hi. Are you working here?
I'm just using the computer for a couple of hours.
Yes, well, for her business, you know?
Since you wouldn't let me use yours. Yeah, I need it for studying.
Well, Charlie thinks online sales are a great idea.
Is Cass around?
Er, no. No, he's not here till the afternoon.
Would you like to leave a message?
Just tell him he's a genius. I aced my sample maths paper.
Bye.
Told you. She's always trying to put me down.
What's the story?
Who's with Ma? Oh, she's asleep.
Come here, er, should she not be taking her tablets, Neil?
No, they're real bad for you long term.
They kept her well for years, though.
Yeah, drug companies want you hooked.
I've done all the research about it.
I promise you, give it a chance.
You have to admit, she is improving. Yeah, she is, yeah.
We need to get her out of the house more.
What's the story with Da and Dolores?
How do you mean?
I tried to get them to come over for dinner,
but they just kept making excuses. I wouldn't go there if I was you.
Why?
Ah, just, stuff happened.
I don't know, maybe there's still vibes between them or something.
What vibes?
Alright, look, but don't say I told you this.
Everything got a bit weird and... Jackie and Da kissed.
And Dolores kinda freaked out and...
Are you serious?
Yeah. Look, it was nothing. Right? So just, don't bring it up.
So that's what sparked it off. What? What off?
Don't worry about it.
Up there for dancing, bro.
I hope you don't think I'm a busy body.
Oh, no, I'm glad you mentioned it.
And, erm, I told Juliet that I wouldn't tell Raymond.
Yeah, yeah, that's OK. You go ahead, I'll take care of it.
Hiya. Hey.
Erm, I have to get back to the salon. Bye, Raymond.
Oh, listen, er, thanks a million again for, er, looking after Juliet.
Yeah.
And now it's your turn to look after her.
Yeah, I know.
Yeah? And how are you going to do that, working nights?
Who told you that? Juliet is 11 years old.
Come on, talk to me, Mondo.
Look, it's... it's harder with Kira away, alright?
A bedsit is no place for a kid.
Now, you lied to me about where you were staying.
I'm sorry. But we are moving. Oh, yeah? When?
I'm working on it, alright?
Yeah. Well, you can't go to work and leave a kid on her own.
Look, that was just one time,
and the neighbour downstairs, your one, she was looking out for her.
What do you expect me to do? Give up the factory?
It's really hard to get a job over there.
Yeah, but she has to come first. Do you not think I know that?
Buying food, making meals, getting her out to school.
There's so much stuff to do, and it's every day.
I'm not getting at you, right.
Yeah, but I know what you're thinking.
That everything I do, it's the same. I'm not saying that.
I don't want Kira to give up that job. This is a real chance for her.
I know I'm a terrible father.
Yeah, well, I wasn't exactly a top role model.
Da, I... I just don't know what to do.
You know, it's... it's really hard.
You know? I... I hate it out there.
Well, why don't you come and stay with us for a bit?
I can't. Well, why not?
Work. I need money. Well, what contract are you on?
Zero hours. Well, think about it.
There's Juliet's school as well, you know.
They get real heavy with you when you take them out during term time.
She could go to school here.
Ah... I'd have to talk to Kira and Juliet about that.
Ah, well, you'd get bags of support.
And you can let that bedsit go and find another one.
Just until you get on top of things again, yeah?
Any help the shelter can get is terrific.
That's what I think. Good for you, Bob.
Is he showing off again? Why not?
I'm gonna have to get one to Shane. He's seen it.
Are you free for a sandwich? Yeah.
Good luck with it. Thanks a lot.
This could have legs.
Nina called to say there's interest in doing a follow-up campaign
with the two of us. Erm, I doubt if Shane would be up for that.
Why not? He's ambitious. You know, she's good, Nina.
This is a good article. I must phone her and congratulate her.
Erm, a coffee? Yeah.
Two coffees, please. Thanks, Stephen.
Neil, please, I'm not... I'm not ready for this.
You're here now, come on. Let's go and sit down.
Come on.
Don't mind if we join you, do you?
Come on, sit down. We can sit somewhere else.
No, it's fine. Sit down, Jackie. Er... we're finished anyway, so.
No, we're all here now, so don't go rushing off.
I was just saying to Ma,
depression is usually triggered by something specific.
Can you order me a coffee?
Coffee is the last thing you should be drinking.
You're looking a bit better anyway, Jackie.
She will be when she faces up to what caused it.
So, maybe we should talk about the big elephant in the room.
The kiss. You and Ma.
Why are you bringing that up now? It's not as if it's a secret.
We're all adults. Stop it.
Well, there's something going on. There's nothing going on.
I'm sorry, Dolores.
I don't think you should be doing this right now, Neil.
It needs to be said. Those two kissing triggered her depression.
That's enough of that.
People don't kiss if they're not attracted to each other.
So, are you still in love with each other, or what?
You're just upsetting your mother. You're all overreacting.
Is it because you two still have feelings for each other?
Neil, stop it. I don't get why you're all so uptight?
It's not like it's a secret. Come on, Dolores. We're going.
That's your solution, is it? Listen to me.
You put a lid on this now, once and for all, OK?
Don't let them upset you. I'm here now, I'm going to look after you.
Neil, stop. You can't even look after yourself.
No, I'm going to the doctor. No.
Yes. And that's the end of it.
What have I done now?
Nothing.
Yeah, well, we have something that we want to discuss with you.
Look, we know you've been talking to Kerri-Ann
about things at home. I sorry, I didn't...
That's alright, you're not in trouble. (CHUCKLES)
You're just a kid, Juliet.
It's my turn now to be looking after you.
And make sure you're safe.
Look, I've... I've been talking to your mam.
This doesn't sound good.
It's really hard with her being away.
But I don't mind.
Look, we were thinking... What if you and I stayed on here.
Now, your... your mam is OK with it, so, er, really it's up to you.
In Dublin? Yeah.
You can go to school here for a while.
That's sounds great.
Now, it's only until I get a proper place to live.
I definitely want to stay. (LAUGHS) Great.
All we have to do now is sweet talk John,
and get Juliet to work her charm on him.
(BOTH LAUGH)
Come here to me.
Thanks. Thanks. And it's in studio A upstairs.
Here, er, there's no one at that coffee dock.
Oh, she's gone on a break. Do you not work here?
Sort of. What do you want? Just a couple of bars.
One ten each. You can give it to me.
Here, just keep it.
Just help yourself. I trust you. Sound.
Well. And, er, how is everything going?
Oh, great.
Erm, there was no one at the coffee dock,
so a customer paid me for two bars. What should I do with the money?
Well, I'll take it and I'll make a note of it.
Sure. And thanks again. This is a great help.
I'm getting lots of research done. You're welcome.
I'm her son.
Are you OK with this? Yeah, she is.
Jackie?
Yes.
OK. Great.
So, how have you been?
Well, I'm a chef. I'm cooking for her the last few days.
Diet is an important part of her recovery.
Well, I can't argue with that. Then don't be giving her drugs.
Neil, please.
I need another prescription.
No, you don't.
They were making her worse. I threw them out.
When was this?
She's better off finding out what the problem is.
That's part of it.
On the other hand, it's not a great idea to suddenly stop. Here we go.
Look, diet and exercise are vital,
but we need to get the chemical balance right.
Are you owned by one of the big drug companies? Neil, please.
Do they pay for your fancy holidays?
80 per cent of people on anti-depressants don't need them.
Neil, I can see you're concerned for your mother,
and so am I. So if you could just give us some time alone, please.
So you can fill her with more drugs? Neil.
It's not the answer.
I'm not going to do anything she's not happy with.
Can you wait for me in Vino's, please?
I'm sorry.
It's fine. I know you've a lot to deal with.
No. It's my fault.
It's not your fault.
It is. He isn't well. You could see that, couldn't you?
I only saw him for a moment. I'm worried about him.
Well, we can make an appointment for him. No.
He won't.
Look, right now, I'm concerned about you.
He is right about the pharmaceuticals to a certain extent.
But they have their place.
Can you write me the prescription, please? Of course.
Let me just check your blood pressure.
There you go. Thanks very much.
Now, this is my treat, OK? The special looks nice.
Yeah.
Oh, not again. Oh, here are yous.
What are you doing?
Waiting for Ma. She's with the doctor.
Do you know what? We should paint the house for her.
I can start in the bedroom. I mean, blue?
No wonder she's depressed.
Have you any idea what you did earlier?
What? It had to be said. No, it didn't have to be said.
Look, when you two are ready, we'll talk about it.
Can you do me a deal on the paint?
Are you listening to me at all? Pete's right.
Your mother's not well enough for whatever it is you're trying to do.
You shouldn't be upsetting her like that.
Excuse me for a sec. OK.
You never think. You always just do this.
I'm trying to help Ma.
Do you realise what you did, dragging up all that stuff?
So, why did you kiss her?
We're having something to eat here, so could we do that in peace?
And you listen to me.
When you see Dolores again, you better apologise to her.
Come here, you're alright now, yeah? Yeah, thanks.
It's all you. You've got a big heart.
Well, you're so wise.
I don't think anyone has ever said that to me before.
Well, you are.
And I could talk to you about it, even though it was my ex's daughter.
Look, if it's your problem, it's my problem.
Although I have to say, I won't be totally disappointed
to have your undivided attention. Kerri-Ann?
Raymond. Erm, should you not be on your way to the airport?
Change of plans, we're actually staying on for a while. What, here?
Yeah, at my dad's, hopefully.
Juliet is thrilled and it's all down to you.
Is it?
Don't worry. I know it might be a bit awkward,
so I'll stay out of your way.
I just wanted to say thanks.
Oh, I heard you got off to a flying start today.
Mm-hmm. Have you seen Charlie? He's in the coffee dock.
You see, I told he'd come around. Charlie, thanks a million for today.
Oh well, thank you. You've really been very helpful
and I've learnt so much from you. So, I'd like to volunteer.
Oh. That's wonderful. It's great to see the young involved.
I could work at the front desk if you like.
Ah, no. That's position's covered.
I could do with a hand clearing out those cupboards
at the back of the stage.
Or, you know, I could work in here, do the washing up and stuff.
And the selling would be really good for my business skills.
I suppose.
I'm down on the coffee dock for the rest of the week.
But you could get on with cleaning the cupboards.
I can start tomorrow. Well, that's sorted, so.
Yeah, but... Great, I'll see you tomorrow.
And thanks again. I've really learned a lot.
Bye, Cass.
Back to studies?
For every quarter pounder eaten in America,
five square meters of rainforest is cleared.
That's not a dig? Deforestation. I hope it comes up.
Ah, here's the man of the moment.
This is my nephew Shane, the new doctor. That's Rachel.
Hi. See you, Bob. Good luck.
What's that doing on the wall?
Nina has had enquiries from a health care charity.
They're interested in our story for a media campaign.
We don't have a story.
Well, I think it's important to get the message out there.
Look at you, all excited
at the prospect of somebody taking your photo again.
I'm just raising awareness. We're just the hook, that's all.
Do you know anything about the people at the shelter? Their names?
Of course I do. I know most of them from donating food on Friday nights.
Yeah. I'm surprised you haven't arranged a photo shoot of that, too.
I'm only trying to make a difference here, Shane,
no matter how small.
As far as I'm concerned, the only decent thing you've ever done
is run a mile after my mother's car accident.
Now take that down.
And don't involve me in any of your future plans.
Thanks, Doug.
I've got a few, er, comedy DVDs. Do you want to watch one?
(FRONT DOOR OPENS)
Here, pick a colour.
You shouldn't be drinking dairy. That's why I got you green tea.
It's just one glass.
Here!
Er, what about me?
It's not for humans, it's for calves.
None of us should be drinking it.
So, I was thinking we could start in your bedroom.
Me and Doug would have it done in a couple of days.
You can sleep in his room. He can sleep on the couch.
You can sleep on the couch. I like my room the way it is.
No. Blue is depressing. Think more oranges, yellows.
What do you think?
What you did today, you upset Pete and Dolores.
What happened?
Nothing. I just mentioned the kiss and the three of them went crazy.
I told you not to say anything! It was the same at the doctors.
Those tablets have made you edgy. He said he'd talk to you.
What? For what? I know he can see it in you.
Wait, wait, wait. See what? Your brother isn't well, Doug.
Just relax, Ma.
You're projecting your illness onto me. It's guilt, that's all.
Just talk to him, that's all I'm asking you.
Look, I know you're going to keep taking those pills,
but they're playing on your mind. She's all mixed up.
Here, look, I'm just going to put on Rat Race, right?
Whoopi Goldberg, it's funny. You need a good laugh, Ma.
Doesn't she? Exactly. Doug's right.
Go on, set it up, she'll be in, in a minute.
What do you think you're doing? Neil, please.
No. No. I'm doing everything I can to help you.
You're the one with the problems, not me.
So stop saying that.
Don't ever say that again.
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