1 00:00:41,090 --> 00:00:41,930 Mum? 2 00:00:46,840 --> 00:00:47,730 Mum? 3 00:01:09,310 --> 00:01:10,160 Mum? 4 00:01:12,290 --> 00:01:13,110 Mum? 5 00:01:21,980 --> 00:01:23,620 Can I ask you something? 6 00:01:23,780 --> 00:01:24,970 Course you can. 7 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:30,540 I was wondering if you might help me to die? 8 00:01:32,700 --> 00:01:33,660 What? 9 00:01:34,140 --> 00:01:35,910 Help me call it a day. 10 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:40,970 I think you've had a bit too much Shiraz, Mum. 11 00:01:43,310 --> 00:01:45,480 I went to see the consultant. 12 00:01:46,360 --> 00:01:47,100 When? 13 00:01:48,360 --> 00:01:49,180 Today. 14 00:01:50,430 --> 00:01:51,430 This morning. 15 00:01:53,520 --> 00:01:56,570 There appears to have been a bit of movement. 16 00:01:59,250 --> 00:02:00,330 What do you mean? 17 00:02:02,320 --> 00:02:05,290 Because the blood flows through the something-or-other... 18 00:02:06,650 --> 00:02:09,490 ...Apparently it's found its way to my liver. 19 00:02:13,840 --> 00:02:14,710 Also... 20 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:16,700 ...it... 21 00:02:18,450 --> 00:02:20,470 It turns out I might be a little... 22 00:02:20,570 --> 00:02:22,680 ...shorter on time than we thought. 23 00:02:28,100 --> 00:02:29,680 How short is shorter? 24 00:02:35,500 --> 00:02:38,150 - I would have come with you, you know? - I know. 25 00:02:40,080 --> 00:02:42,230 You don't have to give me an answer now. 26 00:02:43,850 --> 00:02:47,450 But I would appreciate it if you gave it some serious thought. 27 00:02:47,470 --> 00:02:50,230 - Oh, come on, Mum, don't be silly. - I'm not. 28 00:02:53,640 --> 00:02:55,440 - Hey, guess what? - What? 29 00:02:55,720 --> 00:02:57,090 No, you've got to guess. 30 00:02:57,620 --> 00:02:57,985 No. 31 00:02:58,020 --> 00:02:59,480 - Can you guess? - No. 32 00:03:00,340 --> 00:03:02,740 I bought a spliff off, er, someone in the pub. 33 00:03:02,775 --> 00:03:04,360 Do you want to smoke it, get stoned... 34 00:03:04,630 --> 00:03:06,285 ...like we used to, in the old days? 35 00:03:06,320 --> 00:03:09,340 - I'm six months pregnant. - Nah, it's all right. 36 00:03:09,610 --> 00:03:11,640 - Are you joking? - Nah, you can have a few, can't you? 37 00:03:12,010 --> 00:03:13,730 No. 38 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:15,070 Once in a while. 39 00:03:16,400 --> 00:03:18,440 You're going to be the least responsible parent ever. 40 00:03:20,940 --> 00:03:22,850 I'm also going to be the coolest, aren't I? 41 00:03:26,270 --> 00:03:27,350 Tony. 42 00:03:28,920 --> 00:03:30,450 Makes me think of Tony Blair. 43 00:03:31,550 --> 00:03:32,480 Horrible. 44 00:03:33,240 --> 00:03:35,580 Erm, what about Graham? 45 00:03:36,660 --> 00:03:39,000 - Bit World War II. - Yeah? 46 00:03:40,200 --> 00:03:41,370 Walter? 47 00:03:43,890 --> 00:03:46,300 Walter? I prefer Graham, I think. 48 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,410 - Yeah? - Thomas? 49 00:03:50,220 --> 00:03:51,430 Nah, too posh. 50 00:03:52,170 --> 00:03:53,100 Barry? 51 00:03:55,590 --> 00:03:57,380 - Yeah, let's go for that. - What's funny about Barry? 52 00:03:57,415 --> 00:03:58,750 - I don't know. - I'm serious. I like Barry. 53 00:03:58,785 --> 00:03:59,950 I don't like Barry. 54 00:04:01,270 --> 00:04:02,940 Er, Stuart? 55 00:04:04,710 --> 00:04:06,285 - What's funny about Stuart? - I don't know. 56 00:04:06,320 --> 00:04:07,985 I've got a cousin called Stuart, you know that. 57 00:04:08,020 --> 00:04:09,650 - No, and he's lovely. - He is lovely, ain't he? 58 00:04:09,685 --> 00:04:11,170 Maybe we should call him Stuart, then. 59 00:04:17,560 --> 00:04:18,310 Shaun? 60 00:04:20,570 --> 00:04:22,490 Mum's cancer's got worse. 61 00:04:30,140 --> 00:04:32,010 You seem very calm. Are you all right? 62 00:04:33,150 --> 00:04:35,600 I think so. And you? 63 00:04:36,770 --> 00:04:40,010 Yes. It's a lot to take in, isn't it? 64 00:04:40,045 --> 00:04:43,250 It is. A little less so the second time. 65 00:04:43,590 --> 00:04:45,200 But there were some positives. 66 00:04:46,110 --> 00:04:48,580 - Every cloud... - There was the palliative care thing... 67 00:04:48,615 --> 00:04:50,660 ...nurse, I thought was an interesting idea. 68 00:04:53,010 --> 00:04:55,925 - Mum? - I could murder a pint of IPA. 69 00:04:55,960 --> 00:04:58,690 Oh, you could at least pretend not to ignore the question. 70 00:04:58,700 --> 00:05:00,960 Not to worry if you haven't the time. 71 00:05:01,700 --> 00:05:03,380 I'm meant to be meeting Shaun. 72 00:05:03,390 --> 00:05:05,900 - Oh, never mind. - Well, you can come, too. 73 00:05:06,860 --> 00:05:09,450 Not sure I've got the energy for going out. 74 00:05:10,270 --> 00:05:12,360 Well, how about dinner, then, back at the house? 75 00:05:23,460 --> 00:05:26,435 I am perfectly capable of looking after myself. 76 00:05:26,470 --> 00:05:29,630 At the moment you are, just about, but what happens... 77 00:05:29,940 --> 00:05:31,965 I'd rather wither away in peace... 78 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,050 ...than have to make endless small talk with... 79 00:05:34,085 --> 00:05:35,350 This isn't funny. 80 00:05:38,200 --> 00:05:40,590 I wasn't suggesting it was. 81 00:05:41,780 --> 00:05:43,470 The amount of pain you're going to end up in... 82 00:05:43,505 --> 00:05:44,685 ...is going to be unbearable. 83 00:05:44,720 --> 00:05:46,220 No-one's suggesting it's going to be easy, Pip. 84 00:05:46,255 --> 00:05:47,720 But I won't be able to look after you. 85 00:05:47,755 --> 00:05:49,440 And nor am I expecting you to. 86 00:05:49,450 --> 00:05:50,145 No, well, actually... 87 00:05:50,180 --> 00:05:52,440 ...by not receiving any treatment or accepting any help... 88 00:05:52,475 --> 00:05:54,320 ...that is exactly what you are doing. 89 00:05:55,410 --> 00:05:58,480 I think you know perfectly well there is an alternative. 90 00:06:00,590 --> 00:06:01,875 All I'm asking you to think about... 91 00:06:01,910 --> 00:06:03,760 ...is having someone drop in on you once or twice a week. 92 00:06:03,795 --> 00:06:04,595 That's all it is. 93 00:06:04,630 --> 00:06:07,480 - That's all I want you to think about. - I understand all that. 94 00:06:07,515 --> 00:06:10,060 I don't want to be driven insane with worry, Mum. 95 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:14,270 I don't wish to be dying. But there we are. 96 00:06:30,510 --> 00:06:33,190 If you could give them a ring, maybe delivery on Tuesday. 97 00:06:33,200 --> 00:06:34,920 - All right then. - I'd prefer it... 98 00:06:34,955 --> 00:06:36,075 Can I have some help, please? 99 00:06:36,110 --> 00:06:38,480 - Yes, what's happened? - I think he's been hit by a car. 100 00:06:38,515 --> 00:06:40,405 OK. And what's his name? Her name? 101 00:06:40,440 --> 00:06:42,720 - Bob. - Bob. OK. Do you want to come with me... 102 00:06:42,755 --> 00:06:44,140 ...and we'll... All right, darling. 103 00:06:44,175 --> 00:06:45,950 We'll have a look. All right? 104 00:06:47,410 --> 00:06:48,570 Where did it happen? 105 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:03,690 Thank you. 106 00:07:45,530 --> 00:07:48,490 Apparently they have black skin. 107 00:07:50,330 --> 00:07:53,400 Their fur isn't white, it's transparent. 108 00:07:53,580 --> 00:07:55,630 It just reflects the snow. 109 00:07:56,540 --> 00:07:57,740 Mental. 110 00:08:00,220 --> 00:08:01,340 You all right? 111 00:08:02,680 --> 00:08:04,760 Sorry, yeah, I'm fine, just a bit erm... 112 00:08:05,640 --> 00:08:06,890 I ought to go, really. 113 00:08:08,140 --> 00:08:10,340 - Sorry, what were you saying? - Doesn't matter. 114 00:08:10,430 --> 00:08:14,450 - No, go on. - Just...polar bears. 115 00:08:19,180 --> 00:08:21,180 I think you've forgotten the water, Mum. 116 00:08:22,770 --> 00:08:25,100 It's actually surprisingly comfortable. 117 00:08:26,110 --> 00:08:26,930 Is it? 118 00:08:28,120 --> 00:08:29,790 Well, let's have a go. Budge up. 119 00:08:42,630 --> 00:08:43,930 Yeah, it's great. 120 00:08:48,490 --> 00:08:50,550 I spoke to someone. A nurse. 121 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:53,600 I'm really sorry I shouted at you. I mean it. 122 00:08:54,680 --> 00:08:55,960 How was your day? 123 00:08:56,600 --> 00:08:59,370 Long. I killed a cat. 124 00:08:59,660 --> 00:09:01,630 Intentionally, I hope? 125 00:09:02,560 --> 00:09:04,210 It was in a pretty bad state. 126 00:09:05,640 --> 00:09:06,930 I know the feeling. 127 00:09:12,260 --> 00:09:13,280 You hungry? 128 00:09:14,550 --> 00:09:15,640 Not really. 129 00:09:16,450 --> 00:09:18,740 I've brought sausages. You ought to eat. 130 00:09:20,680 --> 00:09:21,530 Shall we? 131 00:09:23,820 --> 00:09:25,360 If you insist. 132 00:09:35,930 --> 00:09:38,240 Mum, you ought to at least take something for the pain. 133 00:09:38,470 --> 00:09:40,780 I'm fine. 134 00:09:49,070 --> 00:09:50,630 It's ridiculous! 135 00:10:00,450 --> 00:10:02,250 'Shaun Boddy Trees, Shaun speaking.' 136 00:10:02,285 --> 00:10:03,927 - Hi, it's me. - 'Oh, hello.' 137 00:10:03,962 --> 00:10:05,535 Hello. Um, could I ask you... 138 00:10:05,570 --> 00:10:07,430 ...to pick up something for Mum on your way home? 139 00:10:07,465 --> 00:10:09,390 'Yeah, yeah, of course. What do you want?' 140 00:10:09,890 --> 00:10:12,080 You know the guy in the pub that you bought the weed from? 141 00:10:12,090 --> 00:10:14,160 Could you get her a bag of weed? 142 00:10:14,410 --> 00:10:15,735 'Get her a bag of weed?' 143 00:10:15,770 --> 00:10:18,270 - Yeah, we're going to try something. - 'OK. 144 00:10:20,130 --> 00:10:21,925 And we might need you to roll it for us. 145 00:10:21,960 --> 00:10:23,720 - 'I can do that for you.' - Thank you. 146 00:10:23,755 --> 00:10:25,600 - 'I'm intrigued.' - Huh? 147 00:10:25,635 --> 00:10:26,940 'I'm intrigued.' 148 00:10:28,650 --> 00:10:30,240 All right. Well, see you later. 149 00:10:30,275 --> 00:10:31,830 See you later. Thanks, Poops. 150 00:10:32,140 --> 00:10:33,050 Bye. 151 00:10:39,980 --> 00:10:40,710 All set. 152 00:10:56,270 --> 00:10:57,250 What do you reckon? 153 00:11:03,100 --> 00:11:05,420 It's very soothing. 154 00:11:07,250 --> 00:11:07,980 Good. 155 00:11:16,750 --> 00:11:18,270 It's lovely and warm. 156 00:11:21,970 --> 00:11:23,080 Mum! 157 00:11:25,770 --> 00:11:27,110 It feels nice. 158 00:11:33,570 --> 00:11:34,650 Want some more? 159 00:11:36,110 --> 00:11:38,170 - Why not? - Yeah? 160 00:11:55,290 --> 00:11:56,280 You're getting there. 161 00:11:57,430 --> 00:11:58,630 Ooh, it's nice. 162 00:12:00,610 --> 00:12:03,090 - I feel calm. - You feel calm. 163 00:12:19,940 --> 00:12:21,130 How are you feeling? 164 00:12:21,330 --> 00:12:22,420 Bit sore. 165 00:12:22,950 --> 00:12:24,160 Not high, then? 166 00:12:24,810 --> 00:12:28,470 Not any more, no. I'm afraid it wore off a while ago. 167 00:12:49,130 --> 00:12:50,740 Hey, what are you doing? 168 00:12:52,240 --> 00:12:55,170 - I'm thinking a lot about Mum. - Yeah. 169 00:12:56,290 --> 00:12:57,260 What to do. 170 00:13:00,730 --> 00:13:02,070 I think I'd like to help. 171 00:13:03,340 --> 00:13:07,190 - Yeah, totally agree. - Do you? 172 00:13:07,710 --> 00:13:09,150 Yeah. Of course. 173 00:13:09,420 --> 00:13:11,780 I reckon we should just insist she gets a nurse. 174 00:13:11,815 --> 00:13:13,115 I mean, she might fight it at first... 175 00:13:13,150 --> 00:13:15,230 It's not about the nurse, it's about the other thing. 176 00:13:20,050 --> 00:13:22,610 I'd at least like to have a conversation about it. 177 00:13:25,850 --> 00:13:27,720 There's no conversation to be had. 178 00:13:27,910 --> 00:13:29,750 There's no version of events where killing your mum... 179 00:13:29,785 --> 00:13:30,575 ...is the right thing to do. 180 00:13:30,610 --> 00:13:32,550 You're being a bit melodramatic about it. 181 00:13:32,585 --> 00:13:34,490 It's better to be melodramatic than naive. 182 00:13:34,940 --> 00:13:36,700 - Are you mad? - OK, fine. 183 00:13:36,940 --> 00:13:40,090 I'm just saying. I'm just saying. 184 00:13:52,690 --> 00:13:54,000 Fuck! 185 00:14:39,060 --> 00:14:40,640 Hello. Police, please. 186 00:14:41,630 --> 00:14:44,860 There's been a break-in at the Village Vets. 187 00:15:12,860 --> 00:15:13,730 Mum? 188 00:15:14,500 --> 00:15:16,250 I've been thinking about your question. 189 00:15:20,430 --> 00:15:23,100 - I should never have mentioned it. - No, you should have. 190 00:15:24,300 --> 00:15:26,080 It was inappropriate. 191 00:15:26,370 --> 00:15:27,620 No, it wasn't. 192 00:15:28,630 --> 00:15:33,520 I was just having a bit of a wobble, that's all. 193 00:15:34,720 --> 00:15:36,060 Oh, Mum. 194 00:15:39,210 --> 00:15:43,280 It's remarkably hard work this staying alive business. 195 00:15:44,160 --> 00:15:45,560 The energy. 196 00:15:46,770 --> 00:15:49,770 - Oh, why don't we have another coffee? - I'm fine. 197 00:15:50,600 --> 00:15:52,140 Coffee for one, then. 198 00:15:57,410 --> 00:15:58,500 Let me, I'll do it. 199 00:16:08,420 --> 00:16:09,210 Mum... 200 00:16:11,160 --> 00:16:12,580 If you want me to help you... 201 00:16:14,850 --> 00:16:16,000 ...I'll help you. 202 00:16:34,010 --> 00:16:37,010 It's what I do, every other day of the week, you realise that? 203 00:16:37,730 --> 00:16:38,570 What? 204 00:16:41,100 --> 00:16:42,370 I don't think I could do it... 205 00:16:42,380 --> 00:16:44,390 ...if I didn't think it was the right thing to do. 206 00:16:45,910 --> 00:16:50,320 Listen, I...I get that. I'm not saying that I don't. 207 00:16:51,310 --> 00:16:52,450 It's just that... 208 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:55,820 ...This is completely different. 209 00:17:01,150 --> 00:17:05,320 People die in all sorts of unnecessary protracted ways. 210 00:17:07,100 --> 00:17:09,390 Yeah, they do. You're right. 211 00:17:10,360 --> 00:17:11,380 You're right. 212 00:17:11,750 --> 00:17:14,210 And it's awful, it's fucking awful. 213 00:17:15,460 --> 00:17:18,010 But sometimes... 214 00:17:20,160 --> 00:17:23,100 ...you've just got to stop thinking about this. 215 00:17:23,200 --> 00:17:24,710 I'm serious about that. 216 00:17:41,070 --> 00:17:42,440 Yeah, absolutely. 217 00:17:43,120 --> 00:17:45,750 Erm, no, that's fine, we'll see you then that's... 218 00:17:46,430 --> 00:17:49,430 OK. Yes. See you then. No problem. 219 00:17:49,760 --> 00:17:50,630 All right. 220 00:17:51,650 --> 00:17:53,160 OK. Bye-bye. Bye-bye. 221 00:17:54,340 --> 00:17:55,760 - Hello. - Hi, Mum. 222 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,380 You look lovely. 223 00:17:58,460 --> 00:18:01,080 Ooh, it's cold. 224 00:18:01,890 --> 00:18:02,940 Hello. 225 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:05,660 I'll get my coat, OK? 226 00:18:14,900 --> 00:18:15,840 Here you are. 227 00:18:17,940 --> 00:18:19,050 Ooh, lovely. 228 00:18:24,140 --> 00:18:25,450 - Cheers. - Cheers. 229 00:18:35,600 --> 00:18:36,380 What? 230 00:18:36,970 --> 00:18:38,410 I'm looking at you. 231 00:18:39,140 --> 00:18:40,050 Ok. 232 00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:45,070 I'm looking forward to spending this evening with you. 233 00:18:47,660 --> 00:18:48,640 Same. 234 00:18:52,380 --> 00:18:53,250 Good. 235 00:18:59,550 --> 00:19:00,610 Wow, Mum. 236 00:19:03,570 --> 00:19:06,210 - It's not too much? - Oh, you look amazing. 237 00:19:08,560 --> 00:19:10,100 Oh, I love this song. 238 00:20:06,770 --> 00:20:08,330 Shame about the rain. 239 00:20:10,460 --> 00:20:13,170 - Will you be all right getting home? - I will. 240 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:16,390 Can I give you some money for a taxi? 241 00:20:16,830 --> 00:20:19,210 No, Mum. You don't need to give me any money. 242 00:20:20,750 --> 00:20:24,290 - You'll get soaked. - I'll be fine. 243 00:20:25,270 --> 00:20:27,740 OK, sorry. 244 00:20:28,700 --> 00:20:30,540 But if you change your mind... 245 00:20:31,460 --> 00:20:33,820 ...there's 40 pounds in my handbag... 246 00:20:34,080 --> 00:20:38,000 ...and another 20 in the jar in the toilet next door. 247 00:21:52,340 --> 00:21:53,290 Ok. 248 00:21:54,800 --> 00:21:57,240 So, you drink half of that... 249 00:21:57,640 --> 00:22:00,500 ...and then some of this and then the rest of that. 250 00:22:01,120 --> 00:22:03,270 Don't drink it all in one go cos it's too strong. 251 00:22:04,810 --> 00:22:06,180 I understand. 252 00:22:08,310 --> 00:22:09,310 Thank you. 253 00:22:12,330 --> 00:22:14,330 Can I have a hug, please? 254 00:22:19,940 --> 00:22:22,000 I'm sorry I couldn't help you more, Mum. 255 00:22:22,035 --> 00:22:23,380 Nonsense. 256 00:22:23,870 --> 00:22:27,920 If it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't have made it this far. 257 00:22:31,510 --> 00:22:35,180 You're going to be a wonderful mother. 258 00:22:37,870 --> 00:22:39,420 All I ask is... 259 00:22:40,760 --> 00:22:43,940 ...that you and Shaun opt for a sensible name... 260 00:22:44,510 --> 00:22:47,510 ...and none of this Bruno nonsense. 261 00:22:54,760 --> 00:22:59,000 Oh, hush now. Hush now. 262 00:23:08,590 --> 00:23:09,580 I'm sorry. 263 00:24:27,250 --> 00:24:28,535 You did what? 264 00:24:28,570 --> 00:24:30,300 You fucking helped her? 265 00:24:36,230 --> 00:24:37,580 No, it's OK. 266 00:24:38,080 --> 00:24:40,790 Is it? It's OK, is it? 267 00:24:41,960 --> 00:24:45,255 - I spoke to the police. - You spoke to the police? 268 00:24:45,290 --> 00:24:47,930 I told them that we often met for lunch at the surgery... 269 00:24:48,370 --> 00:24:49,435 ...and she must have taken it herself... 270 00:24:49,470 --> 00:24:52,400 ...because the lock on the cabinet was broken because of the break-in. 271 00:25:03,790 --> 00:25:05,370 How long did it take? 272 00:25:08,590 --> 00:25:09,520 Not long. 273 00:25:18,080 --> 00:25:19,260 Was she all right? 274 00:25:21,650 --> 00:25:23,210 Yeah, she was. 275 00:25:28,950 --> 00:25:33,040 And you were with her, you, like, you waited? 276 00:25:36,260 --> 00:25:37,100 Were you there? 277 00:25:43,600 --> 00:25:44,970 Did she say anything? 278 00:25:50,430 --> 00:25:52,030 She said, "Thank you." 279 00:25:56,530 --> 00:25:58,130 Oh, sweetheart. 280 00:26:14,620 --> 00:26:15,420 Brian? 281 00:26:17,280 --> 00:26:18,210 What's funny about Brian? 282 00:26:18,245 --> 00:26:19,670 Brian the snail. 283 00:26:20,980 --> 00:26:23,830 - Alvin? - Stardust. 284 00:26:24,110 --> 00:26:26,310 - Or chipmunk. - I like the '70s names. 285 00:26:30,960 --> 00:26:32,705 I like Ziggy Stardust. 286 00:26:32,740 --> 00:26:34,450 - I quite like Ziggy. - Yeah. 287 00:26:36,340 --> 00:26:38,040 - Maybe not. - Bit glam rock, though, isn't it? 288 00:26:41,260 --> 00:26:43,560 - Gordon? - Gordon Brown. 289 00:26:46,540 --> 00:26:47,850 What about... 290 00:26:49,390 --> 00:26:50,380 Arthur? 291 00:26:51,320 --> 00:26:53,580 - What? - Arthur. 292 00:26:55,190 --> 00:26:57,860 - That was my dad's name. - Yeah, I know. 293 00:26:59,890 --> 00:27:02,700 - What do you think? - Yeah, I like it. 294 00:27:04,200 --> 00:27:09,370 - Yeah, OK. Arthur. - Arthur. 295 00:27:13,200 --> 00:27:14,710 Aren't you clever? 296 00:27:15,090 --> 00:27:17,790 Oh, he likes it. 297 00:27:17,810 --> 00:27:19,440 He's got hiccups.