Shelly. It's a baby! I found a baby in the toilet!
- The boiler's knackered. - We have to ring the landlord.
- You could go to his parents. - No, we couldn't.
But that's another story.
I don't wear that perfume now, Jonathan.
- She won't get my business! - It's not just yours, Ray.
I had to do summat, Rick.
They were gonna take the house.
We've got to make the biggest decision of our lives, Dev.
Ripped By mstoll
Today I feel like a new woman.
Emily's finally sleeping through,
I've been getting some gentle exercise...
She's still asleep.
I'm going for a shower.
...and I got breakfast in bed again!
What more could I want?
I suppose we all have to make choices in life
and sometimes we need to just let go,
stop putting pressure on ourselves, and accept help.
It's your turn, Simon. I can't face getting out of bed again.
You're gonna have to. Your interview's in 45 minutes.
What? Shit!
Simon, it's not funny. You must have switched the alarm off.
Shit! Shit, shit.
Shit, shit...
Shit!
Morning, little man. Ooh!
Shall we go down and make you some nice warm porridge?
- Simon! - Mummy doesn't sound happy.
Simon, please tell me you put the immersion heater on?
- You didn't ask me to. - Yes, I did.
- You could've done it. - What did you say?
I said I thought I'd done it.
Now I'll be interviewed with greasy hair and stinky pits!
Thanks!
Hey.
Come on, darling. Eat up, just like your brother.
That's it. Good girl. Come on, sweetheart, there we go.
- Have you seen my library book? - Have you made my packed lunch?
- You took it upstairs to read. - No, I didn't.
- Here. - Have you signed my planner?
- Yes. - What's in t'sandwich?
- Cheese. Anything else? - Come on, Sam, we'll be late.
- Why do I have to go to school? - Cos I've got a lot to do.
Don't speak to anyone you don't know.
You say that every day.
That'll be Vicky. Can you let her in?
- Make sure you stay together. - I'm gonna get so done.
I'll look for your book later on when I'm tidying up.
- See you later. - See you.
- Hiya. Thanks for this, Diane. - Hiya, love.
I know you said you weren't having anyone's kids today
- but I didn't have anyone... - It's fine.
We're short staffed. I'm covering for a few hours.
Just make sure you're not late today, please.
I did tell 'em I'm knackered after four 12-hour shifts,
but, to be honest, I need the money.
Did you read Kim's blog about Rosie giving birth in a lift?
- What? - She had another little girl.
- You're joking! - What is it with you lot?
Anywhere but a delivery suite!
Right. Bye-bye, gorgeous. He's shattered, bless him.
You be a good boy for Diane.
See you later. And please don't be late.
- I mean it! - Lunch time. You're a star.
Come on, darling. Let's get you some milk and get you down, eh?
Yeah, if I could come in around lunchtime, that would be great.
Yeah, it's regarding a bridging loan.
Thanks. Hi. I am so sorry I'm late.
I accidentally switched my alarm off.
My heating's off, so my baby kept waking.
He normally sleeps straight through.
- What's your name? - Sorry. It's Roanna Wilson.
No, it's Bevitt. I've gone back to my maiden name.
- Sorry. I'm not used to it yet. - If you'd take a seat,
- they're running a bit behind. - Oh, phew. Thanks.
Excuse me.
How long have I got before my interview?
Um, ten, 15 minutes.
Have you got a ladies' I can use, please?
- Down the corridor, first left. - Thanks ever so much.
Jas, we've got to go, love.
Doctor told us we need to be there first thing.
- Jasmin! - Mum!
Listen to me. You have to do this, for the babies.
It seems like it's the only way.
- She doesn't have to. - Ssh! Will you two be quiet.
We still haven't decided what to do.
What's the alternative, Devan?
If she doesn't go, one of them will die.
Ssh! Don't say that. Why are you saying that?
Jas? Will you, will you open the door, baby?
Look, I know this is really hard for you.
- It's hard for both of you. - Mum!
Believe me, if I could wave a magic wand, I would.
You can't. Neither of us can.
So we'd better get off.
We want two healthy brothers for Amber, don't we?
Or sisters.
- You ready? - Yeah.
- They're ready for you now. - What?
You said I had 15 minutes!
One lady left. She had another appointment.
For goodness' sake. I'm coming now. I'm coming.
Come in.
Hi. Sorry, I was just, you know...
- Hello. - Hi.
I'm Liz Steele, media account manager.
- Robert, managing director. - Hi.
- Take a seat. - Thank you.
- So, Roanna. It's a great CV. - Thank you.
Do you want to tell us a bit about yourself, Roanna,
- and why you applied? - Yeah. Ah...
Well, I think I'd be a great asset to your company.
I've got 25 years' experience,
a first class degree in advertising and marketing...
Um... I was an account exec at Lambert and Reynolds
before I left to build my own company with my husband.
- Best Endeavour? - Yeah, that's right.
We got Top Recruitment Company in the North our second year.
- Impressive. - Thank you.
I looked after all our brand development and marketing.
And I was once voted The One To Watch in Adweek magazine.
So... what brings you here, then?
Well I... I decided to leave.
My husband and, um... and I got divorced.
You walked out on your own company?
Yes, I did. I walked out on everything. Even my family.
Well, I hope you got a good payout,
because the salary for this job is not what you're used to.
Well, that's fine. That's fine.
Good. So what we're looking for is somebody
- who's fired up and focused... - That's me.
...willing to go the extra mile and put in the hours we need.
- I'm not afraid of hard work. - Great.
So your divorce is through, kids all grown up?
- Yep. - Great.
We don't want any distractions.
Right...
Look, I'm not gonna lie to you.
We were looking for someone not quite as...
...experienced. - You mean someone younger?
No, not necessarily.
You'll understand, having run your own business...
Not really, no. I just employed people
- that were right for the job. - Absolutely! So do we.
- This is a permanent position. - Yeah.
We need someone to grow within the company.
Can you hand on heart say you'll be here in two, three years?
- Yes. Why not? - I'm just being honest now.
If I had your CV and experience,
I wouldn't be interested in this job.
- Not on this salary. - Well, obviously I am,
- or I wouldn't be here. - It doesn't make sense to me.
I don't understand what your problem is.
I'd be delighted if somebody with my CV and background
applied for a job on a junior wage,
unless, of course, this is about my age.
- No, it's not about... - Oh, do you know what?
Not all my children are grown up.
I actually have a nine-month-old son
with my 28-year-old lover,
who rather likes the more experienced woman.
I wouldn't want to be a distraction.
So, as I'm clearly not what you're looking for,
I think we're done. Cheerio.
- Sorry! - Where have you been?
The car park was full. I had to park bloody miles away.
- That's ridiculous. - The meter only lasts an hour,
and it's taken me ten minutes to walk back.
Hey. You'll be fine.
- Do you think so? - I know so.
Hi. Are we all ready?
As we'll ever be.
- Do you want to follow me? - Yeah.
Helen in Room 2's 10 centimetres and she's ready to push.
Oh, thank goodness for that. She's been in there 17 hours.
One of the ladies I delivered last week
is calling her baby Geraldine after me.
- Lovely! - She had no one with her...
- I'm getting soft. - Are you free if I need you?
Yeah. I've just got one more lady and then I'll be there.
Hey, Vicky. Diane called!
Hiya, sweetheart. Do you want to come with me?
Oh, it's all go today. So what's troubling you?
I'm worried about my baby.
I haven't felt him move since yesterday.
He's probably just really comfy in there.
Let's be honest, there's not much room to wriggle now,
but we'll have a little check for you.
- Better to be safe than sorry. - Always.
It were me mam that told me to come down.
- Mum knows best! - That's what I said.
Right, would you like to pop onto the bed?
Did you hear about Rosie?
She had a baby girl in the lift, and her boyfriend delivered it.
- Just popped out. - No way! That's amazing.
- That's kids for you. - I hope mine just pops out.
Fingers crossed. I'm just going to find a heart monitor.
Someone's pinched mine. We're that busy today!
I told you they'd be busy.
I knew we should've gone to t'doctor's.
So as I said, the steroids are just a precaution
in case you go into pre-term labour.
I don't want 'em to come yet.
This is a stressful time, I do understand that.
But please try not to worry.
Right, I'm going to see if there's a bed ready for you.
- Won't be a minute. - Thank you.
I'm scared.
Me too.
Oh, God, where is she? I'm looking for Shelly Wright.
Ssh! Are you looking for Shelly Wright?
Yes. Is she here?
- Are you the baby's dad? - Yes. I'm Andrew.
Has she gone into labour? Is the baby OK?
No, and yes. I'm sure the baby's fine.
I'm just gonna have a listen to make sure. We won't be long.
- Shall I wait here? - Yes, OK, sweetheart.
- Go and sit down. - Right.
Right, well, I've found one,
so if you'd just like to pull up your top, sweetheart...
Um, I've just told your... I don't know what to call him...
- Andrew, I think he said. - What's he doing here?
I told him to wait in the seating area.
Swear he's keeping tabs on me.
- I told him where you were. - What for?
I had to tell him why I wasn't coming in to clean.
Bloody hell, Mam. You know what he's like.
You haven't got a back door we can sneak out of, have you?
Expectant dads can be worse worriers than the mums.
Hi. Thanks very much for squeezing me in, Tom.
No worries. It's nice to meet you.
Is Howard not in? He's been my bank manager for years.
Howard's left Leeds Royal. You should have received a letter.
- He's taken early retirement. - No, I didn't, actually.
But... it might have gone to where I used to live.
Oh, I can't believe he's retired.
I thought he was only a few years older than me.
So... how can I help you today?
Um, well, the thing is, Tom, I recently got divorced,
and for some reason my settlement money hasn't come in.
I don't know why. As I explained to Howard a few months ago,
when it does arrive, it will be a considerable amount.
Nice.
However, er... obviously I need money now.
I was wondering if I could have a temporary loan?
Well, from what I can see here,
we've already extended your overdraft facility
- and given you a £3,000 loan. - It's just a cash flow thing.
I'm desperate to move. The boiler's broken, it's freezing.
The landlord doesn't give a shit, and I have a baby.
I wish there was something I could do, Mrs Wilson.
- Ms Bevitt. I'm divorced. - But with no regular income,
- and a lot of outgoings... - I'm trying to get a job.
...my hands are tied. - Please! Tom, I'm desperate.
Hi, Tom!
Hopefully your husband's money will come through soon.
It's not my husband's money, Tom. It's mine.
When it does come,
it will not be coming into this bank or any Leeds Royal branch.
- I'm sorry to hear that. - No, you're not.
You're not sorry. You don't care if my baby eats or freezes.
You're barely out of nappies yourself.
- I'm... I'm 25. - 25. Wow.
And what on earth gave you the right
to play God with people's lives?
I don't know how you sleep at night!
For God's sake!
Hi... Hi, it's me.
I really need to see you.
Right. OK. Come on, Helen.
I know you're exhausted,
but I need you to give me one last big push, OK?
- I can't. - Yeah, you can. Come on now.
- Come on. One last big push. - You're doing great. Push.
- Come on, Helen. You can do it. - Push, push!
- We're nearly there. - That's it. Come on.
Take a big gulp on that gas and air.
- Keep going, Helen, keep going. - Push! Come on!
- I can see a head, Helen. - You're nearly there.
- Nearly there, Helen... - Come on! Push!
- I can see the head. - Push! Push! Come on.
Give little pushes now, Helen. Little pushes, little breaths.
Little breaths. Well done.
Oh, there we go!
There we go. Oh... Come on, then.
And you've got a lovely little girl.
There we are. There we are, darling.
OK, let's give her to you. Oh, she's beautiful.
That's it...
Do you want to cut the cord? Come on, come round.
There we are. Well done.
Well done. OK.
Thank you.
Don't thank me. Your wife did all the hard work.
Hello, my little angel.
- She's gorgeous. - Just like her mum.
- Oh... - Oh, it's OK. Sssh.
Doctors...
Baby'll be born in a school before you got an appointment.
- Sorry for wasting your time. - That's what we're here for.
- Is everything OK? - Not really.
What do you mean, not really?
- I were talking to t'midwife. - So everything's fine?
Heartbeat and measurements all normal, head's down.
- So it won't be long. - Oh, thank God!
I thought you'd gone into in labour.
I'd have called you if I had.
We need to know everything, Shelly.
Yeah, well, you do now, and he's fine.
If anything happens, you're to ring straight away.
And keep your phone on.
I tried get in touch with you all morning.
- I can't have my phone on here. - It's OK if...
No, not really.
Just remember whose baby this is.
And it's my womb, so back off.
I think we need a quiet little chat.
Oh, shit. There's gonna be trouble.
I was wondering, while we're here, could I see the baby boy?
- You know, the one I found? - Oh, little Louie.
That's what we called him cos of where you found him.
I think he'll have probably gone to social services by now.
Social services? Oh. They said they'd let me know.
- I don't know for a fact. - Know what?
Where Louie is, the abandoned baby.
He's still in neonatal. He's got an infection.
Helen in Room 2's had her baby. She had a little girl.
Ah. Was everything all right?
Yeah, once she crowned, she was right out.
Ah, poor lass. She must be absolutely knackered.
I'll let Micha know. She was with her all night.
She was desperate for her to deliver while on her shift.
Well, you win some, you lose some.
I'll just put her watch in a drawer, and run her a bath.
One baby delivered safely.
Oh, my God, Diane. I'm so sorry.
- What time is it? - Too late for me to meet Rick.
- I asked you not to be late. - I know you did. I'm sorry.
- This is the third time, Vicky. - I don't know what to say.
We're short staffed, I've just delivered a baby...
- You don't look busy to me. - We're all up to our eyeballs.
Yeah? Well, join the club.
I'm sorry, Diane!
Diane!
Are you all right? What are you doing here?
I was supposed to be picking up Rick, but I can't now.
The kids'll be home from school. He'll have to get the train.
I'm pissed off with Vicky. She knew he was coming home today.
I'd go for you, Diane,
but, um... Jas is having that laser treatment tomorrow
so they're keeping her in.
I'm sorry... going on about my own problems.
- I haven't asked. - Oh, no, don't worry.
I was, um... just going to put some more money in t'meter.
You've decided to go through with it, then?
We didn't really have a choice.
Is Jas all right?
Not really.
Oh, sorry. It's...
At least they've caught it early.
That gives them a better chance...
Anyway, God, I'm going...
What time does the party start tonight?
It's not a party, just a few drinks to welcome him home.
I haven't even got anything sorted yet.
If I can help, I will. I promise you.
- Thanks, Dev. - I'll just see how she gets on.
Right. Come on, Dev.
- I got you a Malbec. - Thanks.
You still drink that, don't you?
I'm more of an Aldi's own brand these days. Thank you.
So what do you want?
I need to talk to you.
Done something different with your hair?
No, I've just gone for a more natural look.
- So where's lover boy today? - If you mean Simon,
he's at home looking after Sonny.
I had an interview.
- Who were you interviewing? - No one.
I was the one being interviewed,
for an ad company, assistant brand developer.
Assistant brand developer?
You're a bit over-qualified for that, aren't you?
It's a job. I thought it'd be creative.
All right, Ray, I didn't ask you here so you could belittle me.
I'm sure they'll snap your hand off.
I very much doubt that, actually.
- Why not? - We didn't see eye to eye.
You could always have your job back at Best Endeavour.
You wouldn't need an interview.
- Not funny, Ray. - I'm not laughing.
Company car, good salary, your own office.
- Thanks, but... - But what?
Look, I asked you here because I...
I need to ask you a favour.
I thought as much.
It's not easy for me, Ray.
Shoot.
The thing is, um...
I could really do with some of my settlement money.
It's been going on for months now, and I...
I wondered if you could have a word with your solicitor
and see if he could speed things up a bit.
Sure.
- What, you will? - Yeah. Why not?
I'll speak to Miles. I think he's stringing it out.
He might not be able to do anything straightaway, but...
I'm happy to sub you some money.
- Really? - Yeah.
Thank you.
You only had to ask.
What's the matter?
Nothing. I just didn't think you'd say yes.
- Are you OK? - Yeah, I'm fine.
I'll call the bank, see what funds I can free up.
Oh, my...
'Ey up, caught you with your fancy man?
Hardly, Dev. It's Ray, my ex-husband.
Oh, shit! Sorry. It's none of my business what you do.
I'm not doing anything!
Simon's at home sorting out the central heating.
- The boiler's broken. - Oh, right.
Jas is in hospital. She's having that laser thing tomorrow.
I know. I'm sorry. Kim said.
Not sure if you wanna pop in.
She could do with a friendly face.
- Sure, I'll try and pop in. - Yeah, nice one.
Are you going to Diane's later?
- Diane's? - Rick's welcome home do.
- It's a surprise. - Yes. Yes, of course.
I'm so sorry, my brain's all over the place.
- Yes, I'll be there. - Cool.
- I'll see you at the hospital. - Yeah.
- Take care. - Bye.
Hi. Dev.
Sorted.
Not long now.
Helen.
Oh, Helen.
I've run you a bath now, darling. Hey.
Let me take baby...
Come on, darling.
You get yourself up.
Helen? Helen?
Helen.
Oh, my God!
Oh, God! Helen. Helen.
- What's the matter? - Helen?
- What's going on? - Helen.
Can I help you?
Oh, I... I were the one that found him. Louie.
One of the midwives told me he had an infection.
- How's he doing? - Not too bad, considering.
A few small complications, but nothing serious.
He's a little fighter.
What will happen to him when he's better?
If his mother doesn't come forward,
then social services will take him in.
There's plenty of loving parents desperate to adopt newborns.
Right... Thanks.
There you are! I've been bloody looking for you all over.
Andrew's doing my head in.
He wants me to phone every night to let him know how I am.
- I'll let him know all right! - I told you what he were like.
- Where is he? - I said he was stressing me out
and it's bad for t'baby, so he left.
- Good. - Come on, then.
Hey, it's all kicked off down there.
I think some woman's pegged it on t'labour ward.
There's doctors and nurses running everywhere.
It's not your fault. You weren't to know.
I ran her bath, and I was gonna check her blood pressure,
and Diane came in and I got distracted.
Listen. It could've happened to any of us.
I can't believe it! I've just delivered her baby
and now she's fighting for her life.
Let's get you into the staff room, sweetheart.
- How's he doing? - He's all right.
Bloody hell.
- I might die giving birth. - Don't be stupid.
- Si? - I'm up here.
Sorry I'm late. I stopped off at the hospital to see Jas.
Why are you in the dark? Oh, what now?
- We've got to move out. - What?
We're leaving. I tried to ring you all afternoon.
Sorry. I had to switch my phone off at the hospital.
- Is Jasmin all right? - Yeah, I'm sure she'll be fine.
Where are we going?
The plumber and electrician have priced up.
They condemned the wiring. The boiler's shot.
We can't stay, so... we'll go to my parents. I dropped Sonny off.
- I don't want to go there. - Well, where else can we go?
Anywhere. The landlord will have to sort something out.
I can't get hold of him. What's wrong with Mum and Dad's?
Everything.
We've got no choice, so you'll just have to be grateful.
I don't understand what you've got against my parents.
All they want to do is help.
What time are they planning on doing the operation?
It's not an operation, Mum, it's a procedure.
- Same thing. - I don't know.
After my second steroid injection.
Rick'll be arriving at the station soon.
I hope someone's picking him up.
Just go, Dev. You're driving me mad.
- I can't leave you. - Why not?
Look, I'm just sat here, aren't I?
The main thing is, there's still two heartbeats.
We're not gonna know anything else till tomorrow, so...
I told Diane I'll only go for him if it's all right with you.
I'm fine, and your mam's got Amber.
- And I'm here if she needs me. - See?
Look, there's no point in all of us sat here worrying.
All right. Thanks, love, you're a star.
Love you.
Love you too.
- I'm sorry. - Oh, my God.
They're going to want you to make a statement.
A statement? What for?
They need to try and establish what happened.
Well, I... I don't know what happened.
I mean, I only took over from Micha this morning.
She was with her through the night.
- Do they think it's my fault? - Nobody is saying that.
I think she should go home. She's in shock.
Er... where's her husband and the baby?
- They're in a private room. - I need to see him.
I've got to tell him how sorry I am.
- I wouldn't. - Leave it for now, sweetheart.
There was no complications or anything!
And they were such a lovely couple!
Oh, God.
Oi! Try to be nice.
Come on.
Oh, come in, darlings, come in.
- Hi, Emma. - Hello.
We're just finishing supper, so take your coats off.
- Would you like some lasagne? - Yeah.
Gosh, you've had a lot of work done.
Well, it needed it, and Jonathan had a good year, so...
Oh, it's lovely and warm in here.
Oh, you poor thing.
Simon has told me all about the heating and the electrics.
I can't believe you didn't come home sooner.
Anyway, come on.
- Surprise! - Molly!
Wow! What are you doing here?
- How are you? - I am great, thanks.
Your mum insisted I stayed for tea.
Excuse me.
Oh, goodness, where are my manners?
Molly, this is Roanna, Simon's...
- Hi. - Partner.
Hello, darling, I've missed you.
How long have you been in Leeds for?
- I got back last night. - And came round to see us!
- Isn't that lovely? - Yeah.
This?
I know it's mad. You look... you look great.
There we are, and there's plenty more in the Aga.
I won't, actually, thanks, Emma, I'm not very hungry.
- Thank you. - Oh, well. Simon.
I er... I'd better get off. I need to get ready for tonight.
A few of us are meeting in town if you fancy it.
Ed and Sarah are gonna be there. We're going to Call Lane.
Are the bars still any good there?
I wouldn't know. I haven't been out in ages.
Really? That's not like you, Simon.
- You should go, Si. Go. - It'd be fun to meet old pals.
Well, we're already out tonight.
Erm... My friend's just got out of prison,
and his wife's doing a welcome home party.
How lovely!
I think we might just pop upstairs and give Sonny a bath.
Very nice to meet you, Molly. I've heard a lot about you.
- All good, I hope! - Of course.
Anyway it's great to be back. I've missed you all so much.
Aww!
All right, mate? It's good to see you, pal.
Cross over, yeah?
- You all right, mate? - Where's Diane?
Sorting t'kids out. She asked me to pick you up.
- You don't mind? - No, it's fine.
Let me look at you. You're looking good, man.
- So good to see you. - Good to see you too.
- I just expected to see Diane. - You'll see her in a bit.
Did you bring back some pressies?
Oh, yeah. My dirty washing, yeah.
Oh, can't wait to get home.
Right, let's do this. Let's get you home, mate.
Can't wait.
I've put Sonny in his cot.
You don't have to come with me to Diane's.
- I'm sure Rick won't mind. - I hadn't intended to.
- Oh, hi. - I did knock.
Yeah, I was just getting ready to go out.
I know. Emma sent me up with some towels.
She thought you might want a shower.
I just had one, thanks. I found some in the drawer.
Right. I'll leave you to it. It's good to have you back.
- It's temporary. - You're always welcome here.
Can I just say something, please, Jonathan?
What happened between us was a very long time ago.
I was single. If I'd known you were married with a son,
- it would never have happened. - But it did.
And if I'd known you were Simon's father,
I'd never have begun a relationship with him.
Well, then you wouldn't have had Sonny.
I just want you to leave me alone. OK?
I'm not doing anything. It's all in your head.
And if Emma or Simon walk in now, how would you explain this?
It's just not right.
Jonathan! Stephen from the golf club, on the telephone.
Coming.
I was just bringing you towels.
- Ellie, where's Sam? - I dunno.
Oh, wi-fi's flashing, so he's on his computer.
Get that for me, will you? Sam!
Hello? Oh, hi.
Sam!
Nanna says she's not coming. She don't feel well.
Didn't think she would.
- Do you want to talk to her? - I'm busy. I'll call tomorrow.
- Sam! - She'll call you tomorrow.
- I hope you feel better soon. - What?
Just get some Blu-tac and help your sister put this up.
You'd better not have deleted my homework.
Course I haven't. I'm not that stupid.
- You are. - You are.
- Oi, you two!
What's all this noise, eh?
- Dad! - Come here. Look at you.
Oh, I've missed you. Come here. Come here.
...make myself look nice. - You look beautiful! Come here.
Come here! Look at you!
Come here. God, I've missed you.
I've missed you too.
I am so sorry for your loss. It is a very confusing time...
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Come on. Let's go in the prayer room. It will be quiet.
Sausage roll?
- Oh, no, thanks, darling. - No, thanks.
- Things are looking up then? - Oh, yeah.
- In the bedroom department? - Amazing!
- I'm intrigued. - Sausage roll?
- Well, what changed? - I did.
Seeing Susie happy and knowing she had moved on
gave me a kick up the arse I needed.
Come here, you!
I mean, I left her to be with Neil, but I'd forgotten that.
- Anyway, we're back on track. - That's incredible.
Here you go.
- Oh, thanks. - Thanks, Diane.
It's nice to be able to have a glass.
- I checked Emily. She's asleep. - Oh, thank you.
- What a sweetheart. - Not always.
I wondered if you'd bring Emily.
Elle, come here. How have you been?
Neil tried to get me to get a babysitter, but I'm not ready.
- A step at a time. - Yeah, no rush.
I, on the other hand, would love a night off.
I'll babysit for you. You and Rick definitely need time alone.
He doesn't even know what I do yet.
He just knows I work with kids and Mum helps out.
What, you haven't told him?
I tried to, but he kept trying to change the subject.
I don't know. I think...
I think he feels bad that I've had to struggle on my own.
- It's male pride, isn't it? - Yeah, well.
He'll find out when all the kids turn up tomorrow.
Speaking of which, where's Vicky?
I don't think she'll come. We had a run-in earlier.
- All right. - Hey!
Surprise!
- You all right? - Yeah. You got me.
Sorry I'm late. I went back to the hospital to check on Jas.
- Don't worry. How is she? - Is everything OK?
She's shitting herself about tomorrow.
She'll be all right. We all will.
We're fighters, us lot. We can get through anything.
- Yeah, I'll drink to that. - Cheers.
To Rick!
Come on, then.
Ssh, ssh.
Don't let the kids see you do that.
It's my last one. I can't afford 'em anyway.
I never dreamt I'd be coming back here.
It were touch and go for a bit.
I can't believe I wasn't here to help you deal with it all.
You didn't have a choice.
There were no way I was gonna let the bank take it off us.
I'm gonna make it up to you, love.
You'd better!
You coming back inside?
Yeah. In a minute.
Oh, God. You stink of smoke.
Oh. Sorry.
I'll be in in a minute.
Ah. Did you manage to get your heating sorted out?
No. No. They said the flat was a death trap.
Shit. Roanna never said it was that bad.
It was a bloody nightmare.
Anyway, it's nothing compared to what you've got going on.
No. We just need to get tomorrow out the way,
and we'll have a better picture of what's happening.
We'll drop by and see her, if she's feeling up to it.
Yeah. That'd be great.
I thought Roanna was calling in, but she can't have had time.
- Sorry? - No need to apologise.
- But come if you can. - Excuse me a minute.
She'd really appreciate that.
Everything all right?
Yeah. I was telling Si about seeing you earlier.
He thought Ray was my fancy man.
Ray?
What's that idiot got to do with anything?
I'm just gonna get a sausage roll.
I met up with him earlier.
- And you didn't tell me. - Sorry, I should have.
And you didn't go to the hospital to see Jas.
Simon, I needed to ask him for a loan.
Is this a joke? What for?
This is exactly why I didn't tell you.
- I don't believe this. - Simon. Simon.
- What's going on? - I don't know.
I think I've put my foot in it.
- At least it's not me. - I hope they don't wake Emily.
I didn't have a choice! The bank and the ad company said no.
I've had four other interviews. Ray's the only one who said yes.
After everything we've been through -
all the stress and misery, you ask him now,
- two weeks before the money? - We don't know that.
They've said that for months. I can't live like this!
I sorted out moving back with my parents!
I don't want to live with your parents, Simon!
We're grown-ups, not children:
Eating Mummy's lasagne and getting pissed with your mates!
You're pissed! What, so this is being grown-up, is it?
- Here, take the keys. - Where are you going?
Simon, you can't leave me here. It's embarrassing.
You're embarrassing!
Don't wait up.
Shit.
Hi, Chris, it's me again. I really need to talk to you.
Will you um... will you give me a call when you get this message?
No!
Mum!
- Ssh! - Mum! Mum!
Let me in.
Ro! Ro, what are you still doing up?
- Letting you in. - Oh, God...
Sssh! Go, go.
Look at the state of you, Simon.
Go on. I'm sure Dad has a fridge full of wine.
I'm sorry about this. He insisted we came back.
Yeah. I'm sure he did.
Simon, I can't believe you're doing this.
What? I'm enjoying myself.
Are you going to join us for a nightcap?
No, I'm not.
Suit yourself.
Simon!
Hey, what's Sonny doing out of his cot?
- He was crying. - Come here, poppet. Come here.
What the hell's going on down there?
- Simon locked himself out. - Bloody idiot.
He brought back a couple of friends, Molly and another girl.
At least someone's having a good time.
Come on.
I'm coming, darling. I won't be a minute.
- I'm guessing Simon's not up? - No.
I'm just going to take him up some coffee and toast.
Leave him, Emma. Just let him sleep it off.
Those girls didn't leave till 5:30 this morning.
Wasn't Molly the one that broke Simon's heart?
Yes, but that was a long time ago.
Oh. I seem to remember you telling me
that Simon took an overdose when she left him.
He was under a lot of pressure at university at the time,
and he's happy now, Roanna.
And that's what counts.
Well, as long as he's fit for tonight.
That's all I'm bothered about.
- I'm sure he'll be by fine. - What's happening tonight?
My captaincy dinner at the golf club.
I told Simon months ago. Tickets are like gold dust.
Well, he didn't mention anything to me...
OK, I'd better be going.
I'm late as it is.
And you...
...need to organise a sitter for Sonny.
- Oh, Jonathan. - Yeah?
- Simon needs telling. - He's only been back one night.
I suppose he's had a lot of catching up to do.
You shouldn't feel a thing with the spinal anaesthetic.
- Have you started yet? - Yes.
The port's nearly in...
And that is the worst bit over.
- Thank you. - Then what?
Thank you.
We'll feed the camera down the port...
...into your womb.
How... how are you gonna do that?
- I feel sick. - Shut up, Dev.
Right. If you take a look at the screen,
you will see your babies...
...any minute... now.
Oh, my God.
Look at its little hand.
I can see the fingers.
It's amazing.
I don't want to lose either of them, Dev.
Hopefully lasering the vessels
will equalise the blood supply to both twins.
Are these 3D?
No, they're to protect your eyes from the laser.
Right. Turn the lights off, please. We're ready to start.
Be careful... please.
Hey. They suit you.
- Hiya. - What are you doing here?
- It's your day off. - I've been summoned.
- By who? - To make a statement.
Oh, bloody hell! Well, just tell the truth and you'll be fine.
I'm going to. Will you keep an eye on him for me?
- Yeah, of course I will. - My head's banging.
- I drank too much last night. - I can smell it.
Here, have these.
Thanks. Thank you.
Hello, sweetheart.
Yes, you are, look at you! You're beautiful, aren't you?
I'll get it.
- Come and... - Yeah?
Hi. It's Lucy.
- I've brought Mia. - Sit down.
Just give me a sec. Lucy's here with Mia.
Yeah, it's fine. Just let her in.
All right.
Hi. Do you wanna come through?
- Hiya, Lucy. - Hiya.
Thanks. This is er... this is Rick, my husband.
He's, um... he's back from New Zealand.
- Hiya! - Hi. You all right?
Want to play on the mat with Zack and Hope?
I always wanted to go to New Zealand. Is it nice?
Well, you know... it's full of sheep.
So... usual time?
Yeah. She's a bit out of sorts this morning.
Oh, bless her. I've got Calpol in the cupboard if she needs it.
- I'll see you later. - Bye, sweetheart.
- Bye, Mummy. - See you.
New Zealand?
I couldn't tell her you were in prison, could I?
Do you... do you want to tell me what's going on, Diane?
I'm a childminder.
I thought you worked part time at a nursery.
No. This is my job.
The one that saved us from losing the house.
Keep the change, love. Come on, lads.
Simon. Hair of the dog?
Go on, then. Kill or cure. I'll have a beer.
- Roanna? - A large red, please.
Why don't you two ladies go and sit down at the table?
We'll bring them over.
So...
Oh... Roanna, that's Ann Barker, the President's wife,
- who I was telling you about. - OK.
- Monica? - Oh, hi!
- You look stunning, as always. - Thank you!
- This is my son, Simon. - Pleased to meet you, Simon.
- Hi. - I'll take these over.
- God, look at you. New dress? - Um... yes.
- He got you a bottle. - Thanks.
- Did she leave you on your own? - Yep.
It's fine, actually. I'm kind of getting used to it.
So, are we going to discuss last night?
For God's sake, Ro. It was one night. And you told me to go!
Let's not forget who was looking after Sonny all day
while you were with your ex-husband.
I was with him for half an hour.
Um, Simon?
Do you remember Nathan Barker, Ann Barker's son?
Well, she has just told me
that he is looking for a ten-foot piece of abstract art.
- Ten foot? Where does he live? - In the city centre somewhere.
It could be a commission!
- Where's your father? - Chatting to some woman.
Sorry. Sorry, I keep getting collared.
- Are you in demand, darling? - Irresistible.
What can you do?
- Shall I order another one? - I think one bottle's enough.
I am here, you know. I can hear you.
Yes, that would be lovely. I'd love another bottle.
After all, we are celebrating, aren't we?
Indeed we are. Can we have another bottle of red?
Simon can do Sonny's early morning feed.
- I don't mind doing it. - No, really, Emma.
I'm sure Simon would love to take the reins.
- He's hardly seen him all day. - For God's sake!
I'm fine to do it, Mum.
Ah, ladies and gentlemen,
I er... hope you've all enjoyed your meal.
What a lovely bit of steak that was.
I'll give Katie a ring before the speeches start.
Make sure everything's OK.
Before we all have our coffee and mints,
or whatever other aprés-dinner drink you fancy,
I'd like you all to put your hands together
and give a warm welcome
- to our new club captain... - Katie darling. Hi.
Thank you.
- Thank you very much. - Did he finish his tea?
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
Can I firstly say how honoured I am...
- Darling, I'll have to go, OK? - Roanna?
- I won't be late. Bye. ...what a privilege it is
to be made captain...
- What are you doing here? - This is where I play golf.
You know that. I was gonna ask you the same question.
I'm at the captain's dinner.
Jonathan's? Don't tell me you hooked back up with him?
God, no, no! No.
Thank you also for the support of my, um, wonderful family.
Where would I be without them?
I am truly blessed.
- My glorious wife Emma... - I'd better go back in.
So why are you at the dinner?
Simon's a member.
Really? I've never seen him.
- Well, he's only just joined. - Oh, great.
Here you are.
Sorry I... I was just on my way back.
I just... I bumped into Ray.
...join me on the golf course. - Twice in two days.
Dad's making his speech.
Yeah, yeah. I'm just coming, Si.
Dad?
Please don't say anything, Ray. Please.
...my only son, Simon. Handsome chap, isn't he?
- Takes after his father.
- I haven't quite... - I had no idea.
- Does Simon know? - No, he doesn't!
I haven't told him. And Jonathan won't.
I wouldn't be so sure. That man's ruthless.
He'll do anything to get what he wants.
Please don't say that, Ray.
- Um... where's Roanna? - I don't know.
- I think he wants you. - Roanna is...
I'm not going up there in front of all those people.
A wonderful mother to my gorgeous grandchild,
who's currently at home watching the Open.
Thank you again for this honour...
- This is a nightmare. - Hey.
It's not gonna come from me, OK?
I'm a constant bloody wreck.
Thank you.
Let's go in here.
And now we're all under the same roof it's impossible.
He came into my bathroom last night.
- You're joking. - No.
He said it was to bring clean towels but, you know...
...there's always an underlying tension.
And he says inappropriate things in front of Emma
just to wind me up.
It's a ticking time bomb, Roanna.
I know.
I can't believe you had no idea he was Simon's dad.
It's the God's honest truth, Ray.
It was all a bit of a whirlwind.
To be honest, we didn't talk about his parents.
Probably because I... I was the same age as them
and I didn't want to think about that.
I couldn't believe it when we were introduced.
That's why I need my settlement money,
so I can get the hell out of that house.
Moving house is not gonna solve the problem, love.
You're always gonna be worried it'll come out.
Well, I'll just have to avoid family get-togethers, won't I?
You can't do that.
You always used to love getting everyone together round a table,
catching up, playing games.
Family life was everything to you.
- It still is. - Hey, hey.
I don't know what to do.
- You could always come home. - Oh, stop it, Ray.
I mean it.
I miss you. We all miss you.
You were the one big love of my life.
And when I realised I'd lost you...
You wanted to get divorced.
It's the worst mistake I ever made.
Arguing with you in those meetings was hell.
All I wanted to do was...
put my arms round you, tell you how I felt,
and all this... shit came out of my mouth instead.
You hated me, Ray. You said you did.
You were pregnant with some young stud's kid.
I was jealous.
I wanted to hurt you like you were hurting me.
It kills me to see you like this.
Going for jobs you could do in your sleep,
living under the same roof as an ex-Iover, begging for money.
It's not right.
Where did the headstrong, powerful woman I married
disappear to?
I don't know.
I still love you, Roanna.
She's started. Maxine just rang.
She's seven centimetres. We need to get down there.
I don't want her looking after me.
- You take Hope. I'll stay here. - I can't do that.
It's every bloody time we come in here.
What else is gonna go wrong?
We both know where this is headed, Ray.
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