Hey. Hi.
You're up early. (SIGHS) Noisy neighbours woke me up.
Oh, yeah?
So, erm, why don't you come stay at mine tonight, then?
Let me see.
I've hardly seen you over the last few days.
Yeah, well, work's been really busy.
Look, Caoimhe, I know you're worried about your da.
All I'm saying is, if you want to talk about it... Not really.
Why should I be the only one turning myself inside out over him?
None of the rest of my family are,
so I should just get on with my life, right? A drink tonight, then?
I might be working late. So I'll wait for you.
Just... I'll give you a text, OK?
We should have you off the painkillers altogether soon.
I could use a hand here.
Roll onto your side. Grab hold of the bed.
I'm trying.
Hey. Morning. Morning, Carol.
You can wait until a fella's decent, you know.
Oh, sorry. Will I turn my back?
No. You're alright. I'm done.
The physios will be looking for you in the gym after breakfast.
They're really pleased with how you're doing. Thanks.
See? Did you hear that?
Carol, I just about managed to get my jocks on by myself.
Let's not get too excited.
I was thinking. You're nearly halfway there.
I love it when you talk rehab.
Well, what else have I got to talk about? Huh? My taxi drivers?
What Jack had for his breakfast this morning?
Yeah. Why not?
OK. Well, you're a glutton for punishment.
Now, which one would you like? Do you want red or white?
You choose. Hmm.
Go on, get that off you. Don't be shy.
You're as bad as Nurse Bronagh. No, I'm worse.
No, I'm glad you're enjoying yourself.
You deserve a proper honeymoon.
I hope Max is looking after you properly.
No. No, no. Don't be worrying.
Everything is fine here.
Yeah. I'll talk to you later, love. Bye-bye.
Oh, Katy? Katy... I'm in a hurry.
About your job.
I may reconsider my decision.
Did Ray put the squeeze on you?
You're young, you've had bad influences.
But I'm prepared to give you another chance.
That's very big of you.
Now, there won't be any more money.
And you needn't bother saying anything to Ray. I see.
When can you start?
I can't. Decco's giving me more hours in Chariot.
But if you need any idea on what you can do with your job...
That won't be necessary.
Can I help you?
Oh, don't mind me. I'm just off to the allotment.
Bit behind this morning, are you? Oh, I'll manage.
I suppose Farrah and Max will be home at the weekend?
Yeah, they decided to take another week in France.
Not that it's any of your business. Hi.
Oh, there you are. Grab hold of that.
Can I at least leave my bag in?
Look, there's only you and me this morning, so get cracking.
Excuse me.
You'll never have to traipse around looking for a job. Why wouldn't I?
Daddy will fix you up, won't he?
I couldn't stay out the other day, OK? I had homework.
Yeah. I'm getting used to it.
I said we'd do something for your birthday.
Forget it. The moment's kind of gone.
Wish me luck.
Rachel. Long time, no see.
No chatting. Come on.
Hurry up, won't you? Hey.
Come on, we have to get to creche. Hey, Jack.
Hey. How's Junior?
Yeah, he's fine. I think the stitches are at him, though.
I'll get him a pair of mitts. Jane's looking after him.
I better get those coffees in. I'm picking me ma up in ten.
Alright, love. Dolores' chemo, so I'm gonna have to cover.
I know the feeling. I'm trying to get a few hours' work done.
It's all go, isn't it? You do it, though.
Mm. Well, you've no choice, do you? So, how is Dan?
He's OK. You know, I myself and Robbie split the time,
so there's someone in with him a good bit.
That's some regime. It's the least we could do.
It's not a bit weird though, is it?
The three of you together, after everything that happened.
No. No, you know, we all just want the same thing.
We want what's best for Dan when he gets out of there.
And you and Robbie, no hangover from before?
There's too many nails in that coffin.
I know it's tough. You know, you've given up a lot for Dan.
Yeah, well, I owe it to him.
Look, I better run, right? Yeah. Alright, love.
See you later. See ya.
See you later now. Oh, thank you.
See you, Jack. He's getting so big, isn't he?
Yeah, he is. Yeah.
Hey, Caoimhe. Erm...
I got your text about Junior.
Yeah, I just thought I'd keep you in the loop. Thanks.
Yeah, listen, we really appreciate what you did for us.
I did it for Junior.
Yeah, we know that. And if you want to pop over sometime, or...
Thanks.
What are you doing?
Well, she's been through the mill too, you know. I know that.
Maybe just... let things settle a bit, huh?
What, so now that we got what we want, she's on her own, is she?
No. But obviously she wants to draw a line under things.
Well... Well, we don't know that. No? Did she text you back?
Did she say she's gonna come over? No.
I'm gonna go and get my Ma, alright? Mm-hmm.
Three. Two. One.
Right. Lunchtime, that's me. I'll be back in 60 minutes.
Yeah, and you can knock ten minutes off that,
for the amount of time you spent gossiping to Cass here.
You see, Ray, I can count, too.
Er, that was my fault. I held him up.
No, that's alright, Cass. If you want to play it that way.
I'll meet you in the Pig.
Oh, by the way, did you know that Renee's new intern
is that Amanda one who was bullying Rachel? Really?
Yeah. Go on, have your lunch.
Oh, I have an emergency job coming in this afternoon.
Yeah, well, I've a service to finish by five.
Any chance you'll work late? Oh, I'm sorry, Paul.
See, this is crazy. How am I supposed to run a garage like this?
Well, it's not my fault. I'm taking over Michael's work.
And my money's still the same. Money?!
So it's all about money, is it?
I'm well overdue a pay rise and you know it.
So I'm giving you more money for less work then, yeah?
Up to now you were getting two for the price of one.
Just go to lunch. Now.
You finished? No.
Oh, and by the way, er, I think your vodka's running low.
Thanks.
Your Bacardi's running a bit low, too.
Anything else? Can you see into the kegs?
Relax, will you?
Just, I told you before, I don't need you looking over my shoulder.
I'm only trying to help. I know.
Listen, don't feel you have to knock around here on my account.
Why would I do?
I promise I won't run it into the ground.
I think Dan feels better if we're both keeping an eye on the place.
If you're sure it's not too much trouble.
Sure, it's just a case of popping in, isn't it?
Well, if it puts Dan's mind at rest, great.
Anyway, listen.
Er, would you be able to get over to see Dan this afternoon?
Because one of my drivers is sick. Sure. No problem.
I'll have to cover for him myself. He won't mind if you skip tonight.
I don't want to let him down.
Let me take more of the load. I don't like seeing you so tired.
You make me sound like an auld one. Always fishing for compliments.
See ya. See ya.
Listen, your private life is your own business.
But don't be bringing your bust ups with your boyfriend into work.
We didn't have a bust up. What, then?
Look, I had a few things to sort out. But it's done now, OK?
Great. Put a smile on for Carol, then.
Great.
A juice. Thanks. Thanks.
You alright? So far.
They've moved me on to the next drug.
It couldn't be much worse than the last stuff.
That's great, Ma. That's fighting talk, right?
I'm going to get you a nice lunch now.
No. You've done enough.
And you're just out of hospital yourself with Junior.
It's just great to see him smile, you know, after being so sick.
Best smile you ever got. Yeah. It's like a weight off.
And then the whole thing with Tommy, as well.
I'm glad things have settled down for you, love. Yeah.
Now... cheers. Hiya.
How's Caoimhe?
Yeah, she's... she's OK.
You know? It was a tough call for her to make, not to tell Tommy.
Yeah. Yeah, but it's best for Junior not to start out with baggage.
Yeah, but that doesn't mean it wasn't hard for her.
I know that, yeah.
Now she has to live with that secret, too.
Yeah. It was her decision though, right?
Yeah, no pressure from you at all.
We all know what she's done for us, Damien. And we're really grateful.
I know.
Look, for what it's worth, I think she did the right thing.
Hi. What do you want?
You're the manager, right?
Well, that's what the sticker on my forehead says, yeah.
I was wondering if you had any hours going?
You want a job?
You probably think I have a nerve.
No, no, no. Go on. I'm having a really slow day.
Well, I'll work really hard. Can you pull a pint?
Anyone can pull a pint. Can you work a till?
Actually, Charlotte, even if you could do brain surgery,
I still wouldn't be giving you a job.
At least I wouldn't go robbing stuff. Excuse me?
You, acting so superior, when you're barred from half the shops in town.
(SCOFFS)
Everything alright? Yeah.
Charlotte here is looking for a job in her own endearing little way.
Are you kidding me? Well, that makes two nos, then.
Sorry, Charlotte.
Nice bracelet, did you rob it?
I don't cause trouble for people any more.
But you, love, you'll never change.
I thought Amanda moved away.
She's been hiding under some rock.
Someone should tell Renee. No.
If Renee knows what a little skanger she took on,
maybe she'll get rid of her.
I'm not telling tales on her like I'm some kid.
Next thing you'll be saying she deserves a second chance.
She got what was coming to her. I'm not sorry about that.
It's a shame she ended up in Phelan's.
Yeah, maybe she won't last long. If Renee's that bad to work for.
Oh, she's been like a demon. Ever since Max and Farrah went away.
Desperate to prove she's queen of the corner shop.
I just asked your auntie for a job in McCoy's
and she made me feel like something she picked up on her shoe.
And that's my fault, how? Do you have a CV?
No, cos I've nothing to put on it.
You won't get far without one. I suppose we could help.
Try to write something up on the computer.
I wouldn't want to interfere with your homework.
Suit yourself.
You could always come back to school with us.
I'm not that desperate.
Right. Well, come around later if you want.
Hi. Er, can you give me some change, please?
I don't have time to run to the bank. Thanks.
What's the matter, Renee? Understaffed?
It's just that a little bird has told me that Max and Farrah are
staying away another week.
You know, France is lovely at this time of year.
Go on, admit it. You were wrong.
Do revolutionaries not take a lunch break?
Too busy scoring points off me and now you're up the creek.
I always knew you were misguided. I never thought of you as nasty.
Look, could we not all have a cup of coffee? Talk this out.
Already tried that. I got nowhere.
Thanks very much. At least someone round here is helpful.
No use in complaining when you brought it on yourself.
Here, this'll give you a laugh.
Alan put up some of the photos of his wedding.
Here. Look at the suit.
Huh? Look at the belly on him.
He didn't have that back in the barracks.
And here, check out his wife. I'd say she's well able for him, huh?
(LAUGHS) Why are you showing me this stuff?
Because it's Alan.
Are you trying to rub it in?
It's just a bit of news, man.
I can't even go the jacks without using a tube,
and you're showing me pictures of weddings?
Don't look at them, so.
When Alan has a kid, will you show me pictures of that, too?
"Poor Dan. It'll cheer him up. He'll never have any of that himself."
That's not how it is, don't be stupid.
You think anything down below is going to work like before?
I don't know, I'm not a doctor.
You don't need a medical degree.
They're just photos, Dan.
Of everything I'm never going to have.
That's... that's rubbish.
No pep talk, Robbie.
I thought you, of all people, would be straight with me.
Well, what do you want me to tell you?
The truth. What woman in her right mind would take this on?
I don't know. They can't. I've looked it up.
Dan... This is it for me, man. A chair.
Tubes.
You don't think I've a right to know what other bits of me are broken too?
Look, even if there was a problem,
I'm sure they've stuff in here, like, to help. Pills or something.
Or vacuum contraptions. Or maybe injections if that doesn't work.
Oh, man. Yeah.
What woman would want any of that?
It's about finding the right person, isn't it?
Where did you pick that up, a magazine?
What do you want me to say?
Even if she's perfect, she's going to have a problem with this.
Who are we talking about here? No one.
Carol isn't part of the equation?
Why are you even bringing her into this?
So it's just in general?
Yeah.
Dan, if you want my advice, talk to Bronagh.
Get your facts straight, at least.
Alright. Get her. What, now?
Yeah. I want to know one way or the other.
Charlotte?
Who's asking? Amanda.
We were in the same year in school? Oh, yeah.
I'll never forget that time you gave Darren Byrne a bog wash.
He was a sap. So, how are you doing?
Alright. I've left that kip behind.
Oh, me too. I moved to Spain with my family.
Nice.
Yeah, but I missed my mates, you know? Yeah.
So I'm back now, living with my brother.
I can do what I want. It's great.
Amanda? Coming.
You work here?
An Internship. Your one thinks it's slave labour.
I'm actually looking for work, myself. How do you apply?
Amanda!
(SIGHS) I'll have to fill you in later. She could blow at any time.
Alright. Thanks.
This is leaking. That's desperate.
Just get Dolores another one, please.
Absolutely.
And if you like, I could tie a brush to my back and sweep as I go.
Just the milk, Amanda.
You've a live one there. Mm. Good thing I'm not paying her.
Mind yourself. Yeah.
I'm going to go home now and put my feet up.
Ah, good idea. (CHUCKLES)
Your milk, missus.
Can I help you?
I just wondered if you were coping alright.
So you can report back and the pair of you can have a good laugh?
In fairness, you brought this on yourself.
Yeah, I know I did, OK?
Then you'll make peace with Ray?
Ray should be making peace with me!
I'm meeting him for a bite to eat in Vinos at seven.
Tapas? Some socialist he is. I'd be glad if you'd join us.
We have someone here who can talk to you about this.
Now? I'll make an appointment.
She's the clinical nurse specialist in sexuality.
Right. I'll leave you to it. No.
You keep saying everything's going to be fine. Let's see where it's at.
I just want the facts.
Your relationship with your partner will take time, Dan.
So you won't tell me? I have to wait for the specialist?
Come on, man. Take it easy, will ya? No.
Look, things are going to be different.
There's going to be a loss of sensation and function.
You're the only one who can find out what you can and can't do.
Is it possible? Yes. And to have children.
We've seen it with people who've gone through
the same program as you. See, what did I tell you?
I'll make an appointment with the nurse. Hmm? OK.
You could bring Carol You can talk to her together.
We're not a couple. Sorry. I just assumed.
We used to be, but not any more.
OK. Well, if you need anything else, let me know.
See you later. See you, Bronagh.
Why does everyone keep bringing up Carol today?
Relax. I know you and her are just mates.
What's it to you, anyway? Nothing.
I mean, you and her are still finished too, right?
What, do you even have to ask?
I'm just saying. She's a free agent. So it's nothing to do with you.
No. It isn't.
You need some experience. I don't have any.
You worked on your granny's stall on Moore St, didn't you?
I can't put that down on my CV. Of course you can.
"Retail experience in a busy shopping environment."
You're good. It's all about how you present it.
Girls.
We're just helping Charlotte with her CV.
Yeah. I'm job hunting. So if you have anything going.
I don't.
We can finish it later.
Or we could do it over dinner if we got an invitation.
Shame there's only enough for three.
Another time, yeah? Yeah. Yeah.
Bye.
They could have stayed. You got loads of stuff.
It's nothing personal. Against which one?
Come on, Katy is Michael's sister.
I'm hardly gonna sit down and entertain her, am I?
And Charlotte? Well, Charlotte's... Charlotte.
You're pathetic.
What you are doing here? I'm covering till Robbie gets back.
See? I do have my uses. Hmm.
Oh! And someone bought this for you.
Oh, great. That's all I need. Some lech.
Yeah. He's sitting over there.
Are you trying to pick me up?
I'm not sure how to handle this whole thing.
I mean, should I be trying to talk to you, or should I just shut up
in case I make things worse?
Do you know what I'd really like?
A nice night with my boyfriend
where I don't have to think about my mad family.
If that's what you want. Yeah. It is.
You don't get paid?
An allowance, but it'd barely cover your bus fare.
No way. I need to get cash together, then I'm out of here.
Are you going back to Spain? Brazil probably.
Why Brazil?
There's loads of work in the beach bars.
I wish I could go with you. It sucks around here.
Yeah, nobody would even come out for my birthday
cos they were too busy studying. That's rubbish.
Do you want one?
They were out of date.
That's lucky.
Oh, great. Is that my CV? Yeah.
Do you know Rachel from school? How are you, mouse?
If there's anything you want changed, let me know.
What was that about?
Ancient history.
Hey. Hey.
Where have you been all afternoon? I had to get a sitter for Jack.
Dan had some stuff on his mind. What stuff?
Don't freak out, but I think he still might have feelings for you.
We've enough going on without raking this all up again?
He was sounding me out to see if anything was going on between us.
Why would he think that? I don't know.
We're just friends. I know that.
Cos I don't think Dan could cope.
No. No, we can't be doing anything to set him back.
So, maybe just keep our distance when we go in there, yeah?
Don't worry. I'm not going to do anything to encourage him.
That's great. Cheers. Thanks. Thank you.
Thanks for tonight.
I didn't do much. You made me less crazy.
Ner...
I hope I've done the right thing. For Junior?
We've already had so many lies in our family,
now I've just started another one.
It started before you came along.
Wanna go back to mine?
OK.
Dad?!
Sorry. My mistake. Sorry. You alright?
Yeah. I just want to get out of here.
Sorry, pal. Caoimhe? Caoimhe!
Oh. Renee. Will you join us? No, I have to get back to the shop.
Maybe I was wrong about Katy. There's no maybe about it.
Ah, Ray.
I knew it was a mistake to come here.
Please. She's right. What's the point?
Both of us stand for different things.
This giant chip on your shoulder,
is it because you were always at the bottom of the rung, taking orders
and living from one pay packet to the next?
Ah... I'm a working man, and I'm proud of it.
Yeah, because people like me created jobs for you.
Farrah's the head honcho in that shop. Not you.
You were just a worker like me until you got... notions.
Oh, I'm a worker, alright.
But you? You just complain about working.
There's a difference.
I feel so stupid. It was a mistake.
Thinking he'd come back here to see me.
He might. I don't even care if I never lay eyes on him again!
You don't mean that. He left me to deal with his mess!
He doesn't know about Junior, you can't blame him.
I thought you were on my side! Of course I'm on your side.
I just want to go home. Fine.
To my own place. Is that OK? Yeah.
I'll see you tomorrow. Alright. See ya.
Thanks.
Oh, this feels like the first time I've stopped all day.
What did I tell you? You're just working too hard.
I'm alright.
What are you doing? Relax.
(SIGHS) Robbie. Sorry.
I better go and pick up Jack.
Yeah. I'll... I'll walk you to the car park.
Alright.
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