How about a book token? I bought him a comic.
2000AD, from the week he was born. He'll love it.
Hey. Hiya.
Have you thought about a present for Doug?
Pete's got one already, seeing as you're celebrating it early.
So, we'll see you later.
I don't think I'll be able to make it over for lunch.
Are you OK? I'm not feeling great.
I was going to head back to bed. If you think that's best.
It's just that I'm a bit up and down at the moment.
This is a down day, I'm afraid.
I'm going to stay and keep an eye on her.
You can't do that.
I don't like leaving you when you're not feeling well.
It's not even his real birthday, Dolores.
It's just me and Doug doing something together.
You have to go, Pete. I want you to. No arguments.
Alright.
Hey, Cass.
Listen, did you tell Charlie what I said?
About his makey-up job?
I'm waiting to see if he has the guts to admit it himself.
He was trying to help. It's hardly worth falling out over.
Dermot. Charlie!
Are you thinking of signing up for an allotment too?
No, no. I was just passing and I saw Cass hard at it.
It helps clear the head. Gives you time to think.
Oh, listen, have you thought any more about my offer?
I've decided to keep my options open.
Hey! For what? Meaningful employment.
The community centre provides an important service to lots of people.
Like charity cases?
Is this some ploy for you to get more money?
I am not a scrounger.
Look, you're always looking for some angle
to slip an extra few bob into your pocket.
That's why you want me to move back in with you and Bela,
so you'll save on the bills. Now, don't deny it.
We were extending the hand of friendship.
Wouldn't you be happier living with us
than stewing away at home on your own?
I like the peace and quiet.
You like being a grumpy old curmudgeon.
Hey. Now you're insulting me? I'm giving you an opportunity here.
Do you want me to tug my forelock, sir?
Give your job to someone who wants it.
Hey. Hey. Will I see you tonight?
Are you not on duty? Nearly done. Then I'm all yours.
Great. Everything OK?
Yeah. A few more hours, then we'll catch up.
Yeah.
Louise. Kerri-Ann.
I'm still waiting for that apology.
Well, as long as you're not holding your breath.
Looking forward to seeing you later.
Do you want to get a cup of coffee? Why? To wind him up?
No. You're both acting like kids.
Louise, can I get a coffee over here, please? Thank you.
I'm sick of their squabbling. Frank was in the right...
You didn't seem like your heart was on fire about seeing him later.
You still have feelings for Mr Hard-done-by over there.
I'm with Frank. Why? All it does is stress you out.
It's sunny, Zoe, but it's still chilly.
Do you want to go for a walk? No. Hi.
Do you want to go for a walk? I'm a bit busy today.
Are you doing something with Charlie?
Not a chance. Are you two having a scrap?
Zoe. No, it's OK. It's complicated.
I don't like when I fall out with my friends.
Why don't we go in for that ice cream?
I'd better get back to work.
I got delayed making plans for the launderette.
You're doing the right thing, taking charge of your own destiny.
Be a boss, instead of a wages slave.
You should try talking to him.
I want a word with you, Cass. Is that right? I'm busy.
Doing what? I have a job interview.
On a Sunday? I have mental preparation to do.
Zoe.
(DOOR CLOSING)
Has my da gone out? Erm... I don't think he's up yet.
How's he doing? I don't know.
Paula was just onto me there, checking up on him.
Well, should we wake him? It's nearly lunchtime.
Hey, Dean. Alright?
Yeah. I just slept in.
You look like you slept in your clothes. Da.
What? I didn't.
Is that cos you didn't get any sleep at all?
I heard you crashing around your room.
I felt like getting up. What's the big deal?
I could do you a really relaxing head massage.
No, no, it's OK. Probably make my headache worse.
Do you want to go to the flicks? No, I'm grand here.
I can check and see what's on the box?
I don't need minding, alright?
I just came down to see who was around and get a magazine.
Where are you going now?
I'm going up to my room. Going to get some peace and quiet.
Come here.
He was like this the last time he got attacked.
He's too freaked to leave the house. He was attacked in his cab before?
No. No. We got into a row with this local thug.
But I thought he was over it.
I don't know how anyone could do that to Leo. It's not fair.
Decco and his brothers gave him a fair bit of grief too.
Well, Decco's not like that any more.
Yeah. Yeah, I know. I know. It's just...
I just hate seeing people get away with stuff like this.
I'm telling you, when I find the scumbags that did this,
they're gonna know what it's like to be scared.
(CHEERING)
(JACKIE) Did you make a wish? (DOUG) Of course.
Good man. Did it involve low profile tyres and a V-8 engine, maybe?
No, it was, er... It was for Dolores.
Thanks, Doug. Douglas, you are a good man.
Ah, get off. (LAUGHS)
Speaking of Dolores, I'd better get back and check on her.
Can you not stay a bit longer? Just until I give him his present.
Deadly.
Alright. It's something that's been special to me over the years.
It was from my mother. Your christening present.
Wow. It's really nice.
Yeah. It'll be grand for sugar and stuff.
And there's a voucher as well to get yourself something less soppy.
No, this would have been enough. It's silver, isn't it?
Yeah. Are you thinking of pawning it already?
No. Memories.
I thought we'd lost this. Well, it's back now.
Yeah. The roars out of you in the chapel that day.
You didn't stop crying
from the minute the water touched your forehead.
What are you talking about? He was sick all week.
He had mumps. Nearly had to postpone it.
That was Neil. It was Doug.
Are you sure? Absolutely positive.
But what's a bit of rewriting when it comes to family history?
Da.
No, Jackie, wait. Look, come here.
Honestly, the spoon would have been enough. I mean it. Thanks.
My first birthday with her in 18 years.
If all you're gonna do is get digs in,
then you should have stayed at home.
I didn't mean it. Will you go in and say sorry?
Listen, you're sure it's my da's?
Good. Listen, I owe you one, pal.
Yeah. Alright. Good luck.
Mick, how are you, pal? Alright?
Come here.
Your next lunch is on the house if you give me a hand with something.
They found my da's cab and the lads who took it.
So why are you telling me and not the guards?
They don't need to know. I can handle it myself.
But it'd be good to know that someone had my back.
I'm not gonna help you do something stupid.
All you need is the taxi back. The cops can handle the rest, yeah?
You know what? You're absolutely right.
I'll let my da know the good news. Cheers, pal.
That was my da.
The cops found his cab down in the flats.
He wants me to go and collect it.
Did they not bring it back to the pound?
That must have been what he meant. Can't he do it himself?
He's a bit on edge still. Can I pop out for a few minutes?
We're in the middle of lunch. I know, but it's quiet.
I won't be long. Fine. Go on.
Thank you.
Look, erm... That just came out wrong.
OK? I should explain.
So, now you want to talk?
You alright? Alright?
Come here. Erm... Look, I made up my mind.
I'm going to ring her and have it out.
Bad move.
She wouldn't even go for a cup of coffee with me.
This grumpy, I'm not surprised.
I was in great form before seeing her.
Isn't that telling you something?
Some women are put on this earth to complicate things.
Like your relationship is uncomplicated.
Do you see me moping?
I'm getting all the benefits and none of the hassle.
Let's see how long that lasts.
As soon as it stops being a bit of craic, I'm out of there.
You're cold.
Jane is thinking the exact same thing.
We've even spoken about it. Sounds like a perfect relationship.
It is, man.
Look, I've loads of mates I could hook you up with.
The day I need your help to find a bird, I'll let you know.
Right. In the meantime, do yourself a favour
and don't dial that number.
Right. What's the story? Did you sort things out?
Yeah, we have. Yeah.
Good. Look, I just don't want it getting weird, OK?
We had such a laugh at Christmas.
I've apologised to Jackie. Yeah.
Alright, then. Come on and we'll play a board game.
Doug, a board game? Go on. I'll play with you.
Alright. I can hang around a bit longer. Go on and set it up.
We've ruined the whole day for him. No, we haven't.
Talk to me, then. OK.
I did mess up.
Lines got blurred and we're awkward with each other.
So let's just leave it at that, then, OK?
It's not that easy for me.
I'd been bottling it up, but you're the one who started this.
Started what? Being up front with each other.
Yeah, well, let's start by agreeing that we get on each other's nerves.
Sure. Yeah. There are days I want to throttle you.
There are others I miss you.
I have to face up to this.
It's awkward and messy and ridiculous.
But I still love you.
Do you think I'm going to leave Dolores all of a sudden?
No! Don't be stupid. You're lucky to have her.
Then why start all this? You did.
But we can admit what's going on without acting on it.
There is nothing going on. You admitted how you felt.
Don't I have the right to do the same?
I have to be honest with you, for my own sake.
Clearly. No. Don't turn this back on me.
You were the one who got all wistful and started thinking "what if".
Then you felt guilty
and you decided to deal with that by being hostile.
I wasn't being hostile.
What about all your chippy comments today?
They just came out.
The only way we can have a normal relationship is by talking.
This will never be normal.
Even as Neil and Doug's parents?
OK. Let's focus on that. And enough about us. OK?
Let's get on and do this game.
Cass. He hasn't been home since this morning.
I think I annoyed him too. Of course you didn't.
I wish I didn't get in rows so much. With who?
Kids at school. Ben.
Look, that's perfectly normal.
Friends and family, well,
they often get on each other's nerves, you know?
Like my sister. Even though I miss her.
Some of the kids at school slag me about my family.
Yes, well, that says more about them than it does about you.
I don't really have a family. I never see Kelly.
I live with Dermot and Jo.
Ben's like a brother, but he's not even their son.
He is, though. And you're like a daughter to them.
I suppose.
You know, families, they don't always have to be related.
Sometimes it's better if you're just drawn to somebody.
You know, like friends.
Is it lonely, living on your own? No.
I like the peace and quiet.
Are you thinking about Esther?
(CHUCKLES) There's not much gets past you, is there?
(DERMOT) Hiya.
Hi. Ah, Dermot.
Did you see Cass?
Actually, there's something I need to tell Charlie.
Got any plans later? Should you not be in work, no?
Are you trying to get rid of me? (KNOCKING)
Tell me you didn't. Just go, will you?
Alright? Come on in.
I'd better head or I'll have Wayne on my back.
See you. See you.
I thought you said you were on your own.
Yeah. Sorry about him. Thanks for coming.
Do you want tea or anything? Yeah, OK.
When I got your message, I wasn't sure if I should call over.
You sounded really stressed out. Yeah, well, I am.
And the reason I wanted to talk to you here
is because any time I talk to you out there, it's just really tricky.
Well, it mightn't be if you and Frank stopped fighting like kids.
This has nothing to do with Frank.
Alright, maybe it has.
I really like you.
You shouldn't be saying that to me. It's killing me to be not saying it.
Me too.
What was that for? What do you think?
We can't. We just did.
No! You're doing this to get at Frank.
No, I'm not, I promise you. Well, I'm not a cheater.
It's not cheating if we both like each other.
What is it, then? I've no idea.
I didn't plan any of this. I have to go.
No. Look, don't. Kerri-Ann!
It's great. Thanks.
Hey! Great news about your car. Are you trying to be funny?
Did they trash it? How would I know?
She's probably lying in a field somewhere, burnt out.
But I thought that... What?
Nothing. Sorry, crossed wires.
Listen, is Dean around? He just popped out for a bit.
Sit down and I'll drop you down a menu.
Right. OK.
Frank? Sorry. Can I talk to him for a second?
Louise, actually, I was going to ask you. Is Kerri-Ann OK?
Yeah, she's fine.
But I think Dean's about to do something really stupid.
When Niamh dumped me, I was all over the place.
At least you were with her. We aren't.
Do you know what helped me get over it?
I remembered all the things
that annoyed the hell out of me about her.
What's this? Who's annoying? Kerri-Ann.
Kerri-Ann? No, she's a great girl. She's breaking his heart.
Do you have to tell everyone?
He's just making excuses so he can slack.
Brother-in-arms in serious strife here.
This just gets worse and worse.
There's nothing about Kerri-Ann that I don't like.
Come on. That voice? What's about it?
The voice. Sometimes it's hard to take her seriously.
I suppose so, yeah.
Come on. What else? Come on. Focus on the negative.
I don't know. She's always trying to put stuff on my face.
Don't stop. Keep going. Erm...
Did you hear they found my cab? What's left of it.
Yeah. Not too much damage, huh?
The radio's gone. Wing mirrors are busted. Windscreen's cracked.
Did they find the toerag who robbed it?
Not yet. But we're working on it.
Listen, do you need another statement?
No, one of the lads is looking after that.
I'm just here to see Kerri-Ann.
You'll be back on the road in no time.
Yeah. Yeah, sure. Yeah.
Hey! Hey.
You look great. Thanks. You look nice too.
Because I'm taking you out. I'm not really dressed for it.
OK, look, I'm heading out, anyway.
See you. Nice one about the car.
We should be heading as well. I can't.
We're not going anywhere fancy. No, but we need to speak.
We need to talk.
You're a really great guy and I like you a lot.
OK. What's the matter?
It's like there's a connection missing.
Is it cos I'm working nights?
No, it's because I like someone else.
Are you breaking up with me? Yeah, kind of.
Look, if things were different, I'd love to be with you.
And who's making things different?
I have feelings for Decco.
You've got to be kidding me.
Do you think he's going to treat you as well as I do?
I don't know. You've been so nice.
Yeah. And look what it got me.
It's not your fault.
(DEAN) It had to be Michael.
The cops were all over the place by the time I got there.
Good. He had no right, Louise.
Here, I told them. What were you trying to prove?
I was trying to get payback for my da.
By getting your head kicked in? I can handle myself.
Oh, and land yourself an assault charge while you're at it?
As if they'd snitch after what they did.
Would you listen to yourself?
You're not a gangster, you're a chef.
You lied to me when you said you could change.
Have you noticed how you always hear her before you see her?
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
It's always the clack-clack of her heels or the jingle of her jewellery.
She sounds like a one-man band. I'm not sure that's a fault.
It means you know when she's sneaking up on you.
She's noisy. Put that on your list.
I will. You're not still being horrible?
I'm trying to help him make it over a broken heart.
She has got great pins, though. You're not helping.
Alright. Decco, she once asked me if I was related to John Wayne.
She did. God.
Decco, don't let him distract you. Keep the focus.
No, but you're right. She's a head-wrecker.
And I tell you, I'm over her. I'm over her.
Decco. I've been trying to call you.
Oh? Well, I've blocked your number.
No, well, I... Let me guess. Erm...
You had something important to tell me about face cream.
No. Do you know what?
I'm surprised we didn't hear you coming down the street,
with the clacking of your shoes.
He wasn't meant to say that to her. No.
Do you know what really annoys me about you?
I thought you liked me. But then I started weighing it up.
You know, good points, bad points.
Guess which list is bigger? Why are you doing this?
Because you think he is related to John Wayne.
But you know what the real thing is?
You have the most annoying voice of anyone I've ever met in this world.
So, please, take your squawking elsewhere.
(SIGHS) That showed her, didn't it?
Pete? Hey. Are you alright?
Yeah. I'm just a bit wiped. I must have conked out.
It's alright. Come here.
Are you just back?
No. I've been here for a while, but... you were asleep.
You should have woken me.
I was doing some paperwork for the shop.
This whole buyers' group. I didn't want to wake you.
Thanks. So, how was Doug's lunch? It was fine, yeah.
He was sorry you couldn't make it. Oh.
And everything was OK with you and Jackie?
It must have been strange for him, celebrating with both of you.
Yeah. But we made the best of it for his sake.
To be honest, I sort of had other things on my mind.
My test results on Tuesday? Ah, Pete.
I wish I could do things better for you.
Oh, come here. You have been amazing.
Oh, I'm so lucky that you're here to help me through this.
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