Is the post here? Not yet.
Are you expecting something? Just some test results.
Is it urgent?
I don't want to be hanging around, do I?
The post will be here soon. Right, OK.
Can we talk? I'm expecting my first patient.
Is your patient here?
Then we can talk. It won't take long.
Can you let me know as soon as that patient arrives?
Did you get the results? Have a seat.
The post hasn't arrived yet.
But it's today. Probably. Or tomorrow.
I'll be gone by tomorrow.
Did you want to be here when I opened the envelope? Don't.
Don't open it.
Is that because you already know what's in there?
No. You saying "don't" isn't enough.
Was I a bad father? You know that's not it.
And, no, you weren't.
I asked your mother.
Well, I shouted.
She was scared of nothing.
She'd stand up to anyone if she felt they were being cruel or stupid.
Or... me.
What did she say? She said he wasn't.
Sorry, and that's it? You accepted that?
Exactly. I know, like you, I deal in facts, and proof.
Convince me, show me. How do you know?
She said, "The child is yours because I believe it."
How can someone insist you believe? This wasn't just someone.
This was your mother.
Fierce, determined,
and saying the child she was carrying was mine
because she loved me.
And that's why you're my son.
Because I believe it.
And I don't need any proof.
(KNOCKING ON DOOR) Not now.
Your patient has just - I said not now!
I'll go. Dad, wait.
You have a patient.
Don't open that envelope.
You don't need to.
Don't be nervous. I know all my words.
Miss Galligan makes you do it over and over.
It's called rehearsing. You see?
You've done it loads, you're going to be perfect.
I hope so. Why wouldn't you be, huh?
It's just that there'll be a lot of people there.
Yeah, and when you see those people, it will make you even better.
The adrenaline is going to kick in. I wish you were coming.
You can give Jo a special performance when she gets home.
Yeah, course you can..
And you're going to take lots of photographs?
You already told me. Let's get this show on the road.
OK, you. Break a leg, hmm?
Remember when we used to go to the market and afterwards
to the Batter and Salt for the full Irish?
That was a kip. But it was our kip.
So, last night was nice. I mean, it was really lovely.
Yeah, it was.
We should do it more often. Go out. Not at them prices.
The food was really good though. Yeah, it was.
I'm just saying you wouldn't be doing it every night.
No, no.
But go see a film. Or go for a drive.
What? We never do that.
We could start.
You were saying, now things have changed,
the kids leave home, you have different routines.
We could take a day a week, Howth, Powerscourt.
Why not? Maybe.
We'll see. What would you like to do?
Whatever you want, we can give it a try.
I've got to go to work.
Oh, and last night was lovely.
You alright, Ma? Yeah.
I heard talking? Yeah, it was Da.
He's still at Dolores's.
They, erm... They found more cancer in her.
Oh, no.
Oh, no, that's terrible.
Poor Dolores.
He said he'll be over as soon as he can.
No, he should stay with her. She needs him more than I do.
Ma, you know, it's alright. I am here. I'll look after you.
Oh.
Oh, thank you.
But how can you?
It's alright, don't worry. Your dad might come over later.
How does a bottle of conditioner cost 25 Euro a bottle anyway?
Because it's Caoimhe's special conditioner.
And it's made of gold and yak's milk.
In fairness, Katy did use all of it.
Hang on, firstly, she didn't,
she used the last tiny bit in the bottle,
and second of all, how's she supposed to know
it cost a stupid amount of money?
Caoimhe shouldn't have gone so ballistic.
And Katy right back at her. You could see it coming though.
I'll give you a hand with this.
Would you just have a little talk with Katy?
Would you just have a little talk with Caoimhe?
Yeah, right. Say what?
Whatever it is you wanted me to say to Katy.
(CHUCKLES) I don't see why they can't just relax.
Word of advice, Damien.
You don't tell Caoimhe to relax and I won't tell Katy to relax.
That way neither of us gets hurt. Deal.
Hello. Heya.
Oh, from the Helping Hand. This and all.
Great. Thank you. How's it going for you?
Well, I'm kept busy. Is it just yourself?
Yes. 8:30-8:30?!
Twelve hours? Wow!
When we're up and going, I'll be hiring more people.
I hope it works out well for you otherwise you'll be exhausted.
Well, however long it takes, Laura. I'm not afraid of hard work.
Well, that's... I wasn't... Oh.
Alright, Doug. Thanks, man.
Here, I'm sorry to hear about your ma.
Oh. Yeah.
We thought we were all clear of it. Yeah.
My ma's not well herself.
Suffering from depression, you know? Right.
Then my da is caught between the two.
He's caught? Is that what he said? No, he didn't say that.
He's just trying to look after them both, you know?
Yeah,
Yeah, well, I'm sorry your ma is depressed,
but I guess you can survive that, yeah?
I appreciate you trying to bring us together
but I don't blame Jim for not wanting to.
And I don't think you should either. What do you mean?
Your father is a decent man.
He has a problem with me, he has every good reason.
How could he be so angry after all this time?
Because he loved your mother.
Yea. Yeah, he did.
He still does.
And if love can last that long, well, I suppose so can anger.
Jim doesn't hate me. He doesn't have that in him.
But angry? Yes, lots of anger.
So don't blame him because of his anger.
That's between him and me.
I don't want you two parting on bad terms.
Anyway, look, I better go.
I'll see ya. See ya.
Hey, Bob.
Alright?
I couldn't get away.
What, you think that I don't care? No, look, I'm sorry.
I know you do. It's just, it's all crazy, Dad.
Yeah, well, I'm sorry too.
How's Dolores?
I've never seen her so down. It's alright. I do get it.
Jackie wants to go to a clinic, see if she can get in.
Hang on a second, what clinic is this?
Elm House?
She was there, like, ten years ago for a month.
When she was really bad.
She's actually thinking of signing herself in?
She's saying she wants to
and then she was saying she wants to stay at home till it gets better.
But then she rang them up, made an appointment.
Is this the best thing? We should talk about this.
It's done now. It's this afternoon. Are you gonna come with us?
Yeah, I will. She thinks it's bad? Like bad ten years ago?
Worse.
No, this is Caoimhe's special conditioner.
It cost 25 euro. You're joking me!
No, I don't think we have anything here.
Not close that you could fool her.
Then she can lump it.
I'm not spending 25 euros on that cow.
Do this, do that, don't leave those there.
Like she owns the place. She's marking territory.
She's the girlfriend, Laura's the sister
and you're the other woman. You're the rival.
But that's just stupid. It's instinct.
She probably doesn't know she's doing it.
What can I do? Well, you can leave.
Or you can put up with it.
Or you can stand your ground, have a big fight and then leave.
What?! Because you're not going to win.
Well, that's rubbish. That's life.
How come you're not in school? It's a half day.
Alright, alright, relax. I forgot.
Fancy some lunch? You bought me lunch the other day.
So?
I don't want to make a habit of it. Why not?
Cos then it'll be like one of those kids in a divorce scenario.
I don't know where you get this stuff.
I blame the Twitter.
The thing the birds use on the interweb?
Yeah. (CHUCKLES)
OK, I won't buy you lunch. I'll make you lunch.
Come back to the gaff.
Or we can go to yours, you can make me lunch.
Halpins' is a bit crowded at the minute.
Alright, our place then. Loads of room.
Rashers and sausages. You know it's my speciality.
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello? Dad?
The results have arrived. And?
I haven't opened them yet. I'd like you to be here.
Can you come over? Alright.
Sit down.
Look, I hope you're not gonna make a damn performance out of this.
Dad. Please sit down.
I wanted you to see this.
What? (CHUCKLES)
I was just thinking you would really have liked the Batter and Salt.
Batter and Salt? Yeah.
A cafe me and your ma used to go to. It's a seriously dodgy name.
It's a coffee shop now so don't worry about it.
Gourmet, so a cappuccino will set you back about eight euro.
Caoimhe probably goes there. After washing her hair.
(LAUGHS)
Twenty five euro? What is that woman's problem?
Me.
You said there was only a drop left. I mean, get a grip.
No, me in general. Why?
This sounds mental, but apparently, I'm a rival.
It's instinct. She thinks I'm going to take Damien off her.
That is mental, you're gay.
Yeah, Dad. I am.
I miss you. I miss you, too.
No! Oh, Dermot, that is great! Well done, you!
Now, I didn't say anything about price.
That's up to you and Louise. I love haggling.
I suspect Louise does as well. Even better.
Well, this is Vinos.
This is the napkins, tablecloths, possibly the uniforms.
We could be opening a chain next.
Let's hire some staff for this place first.
Hi, guys. Hi, Damien.
I just had a supplier in.
He was complaining about paying too much VAT and tax
So I recommended he changed accountants.
Fair play to you. And? He doesn't have an accountant.
So I was singing your praises, he's expecting your call.
Ah, Damien, you're a star. No worries.
Dermot, should you be taking on a client?
Yeah, sure. Shouldn't we discuss this first?
Whatever. You have his number anyway.
Yeah, thanks, Damien. No worries. Good luck.
Jo, I think I know my business.
Dermot, I am not telling you how to do your job.
I know that you're great at that. But now it is businesses.
It is ours, yours, mine.
And it's about the children and time management
and now you're blithely taking on another client.
I haven't even called him yet. And we need the money.
I don't want the children losing out. They won't.
We'll manage. I just think I should be consulted.
Wayne. Oh, whatever.
Look, can you and me get over this, OK?
Dolores is the important one here.
(SCOFFS) So my ma is important now?
It's a pity you didn't think about that when you were -
Hey, Ma. Everything OK?
I've been better. Yeah, you will be again, right?
I asked you both over so we can sit down and talk about,
well, what the options are.
I mean, what if it comes back after the radiotherapy?
No, it won't. Well, they missed it before.
But they got it now. Still...
Are you alright? I've got to make a phone call.
What the hell are you up to?
I have to ring Doug.
Alright, Jackie's got a bit of depression, alright?
I think this takes priority, don't you?
This is serious. I know that.
Urgh, Jackie.
Da, what's up? Look, I can't get away right now.
Are you serious? Well, can you put it off for an hour?
No. Look, we're getting ready to head now.
Ma needs this. If you can't come with us, we'll go without you.
Listen... I'll buzz you in a while.
< Pete? Yeah, I'm coming.
You look good. Do I?
Yeah. (WHISTLES) (LAUGHS AWKWARDLY)
The taxi's on it's way. Where's Pete?
He can't make it.
But it's OK. We'll be fine.
Hello?
Ah, great, yeah.
Is that Pete? The taxi.
We'll be out to you now.
Don't worry, I'll look after you.
(FRONT DOOR OPENS) Was that the door?
Was it?
Katy. Hi.
What are you doing here? She's moving back in.
Just until my exams are over. Yeah.
Just until her exams are over.
You knew about this?
I was telling Dad about the Halpins being too crowded
and about Caoimhe.
We decided this is the best thing to do.
Sorry, when did this happen? Just today.
She came over for lunch. Do you want a hand with that?
No, it's fine. Alright.
It's good, isn't it? Yeah.
I know I'm slow, love. But I get there eventually.
Hi. Oh, hi.
Ben wanted a photograph.
So it's like before the play and after the play?
You said you wanted loads. Right, no, absolutely.
OK, Dad, stand beside Mum. OK.
Listen, love, about me being consulted.
I'm sorry, love.
We're all working very hard at the moment,
sometimes it gets to you. I know. It's alright.
And the kids missing out. And now we're missing out.
I don't know, Dermot, is it all worth it?
Have we made the right decision? We'll see.
But I do know we're going to give it our best shot.
Dad, will you take your coat off? Fine.
Wow. Ben insisted.
(CHUCKLES) And he was right.
It's a very important night for Zoe.
Will you stop talking and just stand there? Right.
OK, stop. I can't be photographed wearing this.
Mum! So, we're going to go home,
and I'm going to change
and we are all going to Zoe's play together.
I'll come in later on tonight and I'll finish all of this.
What's the point of being the boss if I can't decide my own hours?
Now you're talking.
Ben, take a picture of your mother in her business outfit.
The boss.
OK, come on, come on. We're going to be late.
Everybody go. Let's go, Ben.
OK, a pint and a small whisky.
Would you do something for me?
Alright, a handshake, a goodbye, I'll be civil.
What? Really? What were you talking about?
No but, really? I said it, didn't I?
What were you talking about?
The pills, dad, you have a problem. I don't.
It's under control. It helps me work.
Dad, please. You're the one with the problem.
You're concerned and I don't want that, so... I'll quit.
Just like that?
I might have to go to 20 cups of coffee a day,
do some running, meditation.
I will do it. And if you can't?
I'll get help. Like a programme. Counselling.
I'll deal with it. Don't be concerned.
Alright.
Here. I got something for you.
(CHUCKLES) Dad, are you sure?
It's a going-away present.
Hi, Jerry. Long time no see.
Do you remember who gave him to me?
Professor Kidd. When I graduated.
He gave it to me to remind me that medical knowledge always changes.
But he said, "James, the one thing that never changes,
the one incontrovertible truth that exists,
is that we're here for a good time, not for a long time."
Professor Kidd? I think it was the sherry talking.
(BOTH LAUGH)
So where's he heading? He didn't say.
Well, he's a guy. Just get on with the job.
A guy?
Yeah, it's a Clint Eastwood kind of thing.
Bob. Jim.
I'm heading off. I know.
You're the only one in the world I'd do that for.
You would have done it for Mum. She would have insisted.
Here we go. Right, a toast.
To my dad.
That's the best thing I can say, isn't it?
Hey, Jackie.
How are you?
Sorry, I couldn't get away.
Poor Dolores.
Tell her I'm sorry.
Yeah, of course I will. How did it go at the clinic?
They couldn't take her.
OK. Look, we'll get another one.
You don't worry. I'll get another one.
Pete, I'm tired.
Right, OK.
She has an appointment with a therapist.
It was the best they could do.
Yeah, there's just not enough hours in the day for.
But I'll be there for the therapist. No.
You just have to tell me when and I'll arrange things.
Da, I'm not getting at you,
but you can't keep saying you'll do stuff
and then you don't do it.
Alright? It's not fair on Ma.
So from now on, I'll just take care of her, alright?
Right.