01x08 - Episode 8

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And therein lies the rub.

Carmel, I know you've not
been happy for a long time now.

And that we have both been
lonely in this antiquated union

for which we once foolishly pledged
to honour, love and obey one another

till death us do part.

So, rather than waste
any more of our days,

I freely admit finally, that I
have transgressed on all three.

And that's a fact that will probably
not come as a surprise to you.

But why, and with whom,
may come as a shock.

Because you see, Carmel...

..I'm...

I...

I'm...

I am and have always been...

g*y.

The word you're
looking for is g*y.

I know. I know, I'm
just building up to it.

And now you mess up my flow.

I have to start all over again.

Wait, wait, wait,
wait, wait, wait.

I'm sorry.

Don't feel like doing it here.

You know?

Yes.

It don't feel right
to me, neither.

I got carried away, that's all.

Come on.

One, two, three.

Where?

Carmel don't return soon.

I'll fly to Antigua myself
and deliver the news.

Unless Daniel...

No.

Maxie say if he was
going to say anything,

he would have done so already.

What you need is a distraction.

A friend has invited
us out this weekend.

What friend? Pierre.

My friend who
owns the juice stall.

Let me tell you about him.

He and his partner,
Darius. Step by step, Morris.

Can't expect me to be another
Labi Siffre all of a sudden.

Oh, come on, man.

A night out will do you good.

Yes, man.

OK.

I'll go leave you be.

But Barry.

Uh-huh.

At least think about it.

Later, man. Later.

Carmel.

Sit down, Barry.

You're looking good, Carmel.

That's an understatement.

You not think?

I know you've not been
happy for some time now.

And we both are...

Barry, stop.

No. I can't. You
have to let me finish.

Because if I
don't say this, I...

Carmel, I am g*y.

I know.

Odette.

Like you always saying, when
women get together, they natter.

It was almost a relief.

All this time I did
think it was me.

That I was too fat,

too ugly,

not sexy, not...

..good enough for you.

All of that shame I did carry.

And it's you, you are the
one with the defect inside.

I can't help how I feel.

I tried. I tried...
You love him?

Yes.

Did you ever love me?

Yes, of course I did.

I love you still.

I don't think a man like
you is even capable of love.

You can't say that.

Because I spent 50 years
of my life betrayed by your lie.

Missing all the clues that
were staring me in the face.

Realising my whole
adult life been wasted.

Odette says you gave
me two daughters.

So it not wasted.

But she wrong.

Don't say that. She wrong
because it's not just me you betrayed.

Not just me you hurt.

It's the girls, too.

I stayed to protect them.

You tell yourself
that if you want to.

It's the...

It's the truth.

I swear. You've lied to
them their whole lives.

That's your only truth.


used me as a cover story.

How you think that make me feel?

Well, Barry.

I'm not lonely no more.

Remember Hubert from school?

Well, he back in my life.

And he,

he make me feel like a queen.

My life here...

..is done.

First thing I got
to do is lawyer up.

I'm starting divorce proceedings

and you not getting off lightly.

Don't worry.

I ain't going to dish the dirt.

What good that do me, eh?

Let everybody know
what a fool I've been.

This house represents
half a century of misery.

Part of me would love
to take a hammer to it.

And you.

But I done my time already.

Carmel, my dear,
please, just... Mm-mm.

I don't want to see
or speak to you again.

Let me just say I sorry.

Truly.

I sorry.

Thanks for giving
granny your bed.

That's OK.

Um...

I got an offer from Harvard.

It's conditional, but doable.

And a full scholarship.

What about Oxford?

What about it?

What about me?
I'll hardly see you.

Mum. This is a once
in a lifetime opportunity.

f*cking men.

Why can't you be happy for me?

What? Then I'd get
your loyalty, like Grandad.

Didn't think about
telling me, huh?

Didn't think I had
a right to know.

It wasn't my place to tell you.

After all I've done for you.

Everything I've sacrificed.

You know, you really need
to stop being so mad at people

for not being who and
what you want them to be.

Man.

You all right, boss?

Uh-huh.

That's me with the prince.

Oh, Lord. Who that?

THEY CHUCKLE

KNOCKING I'll get it.

Hello? No, stay, Morris.
You don't have to go nowhere.

Hi, Grandad.

I...

I, um...

I came to apologise
about what happened.

I don't have anything to
do with those boys anymore.

Or Chris.

Him girlfriend.

Ex girlfriend.

Ancient history.

I shouldn't have let
them lead me astray.

So you are absolving yourself
from any responsibility, then?

I was drunk. You
chose to get drunk.

Not so? I guess.

But I really am sorry
for disrespecting you.

Both of you.

That's not who I am.

Oh.

Um...

Go on.

I have an offer from Harvard.

It wouldn't have been possible
without you and all you've done,

so thank you, Grandy.

Oh, Danny boy.

There's no need to thank me.

You did the work.

Harvard.

Hey? Hey?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

At least my, uh...

At least my two grandys
are happy for me.

I need to go.

Hey.

How's your mother?

She's hurting.

Feels betrayed by me and you.

I am proud of you.

Thanks.

Harvard.

MUSIC: A Dream Goes On
Forever by Vegyn & John Glacier

It was always going to
end up this way, Barrington.

Serves you right for
choosing the wrong p*ssy

all them years ago.

♪ Even when the clouds come

♪ You know the
sun's still shining

♪ Step out the box

♪ And even when it rains

♪ You know the sun still shines

♪ You know the
sun's still shining

♪ You know the sun still shines

♪ You know the
sun is still shining

♪ You know the
sun still shines... ♪

CLOCK CHIMES

Oh, I feel like I haven't
sat down in days.

You know the other day when I
came around looking for Daniel,

you knew then, didn't you?

Not at first.

But then I kind of just...

Figured something was up. Mm.

Do you hate me?

I should do.

But then there'd be no-one
left to blame but myself, so.

MUSIC: Buffalo
Stance by Neneh Cherry

Oh, my days!

Hey! No, no, no, no, no.

Come on, it's your
favourite song! Nope.

Oh, my God!

Oh, my God, come and join me!

Mm-mm.

♪ No style rookie... ♪

Dance with me. Come on, dance!

♪ No moneyman can win my love

♪ It's sweetness
that I'm thinking of

♪ We always hang
in a buffalo stance

♪ We do the dive
every time we dance

♪ I give you love,
baby, not romance

♪ I'll make a move,
nothing left to chance

♪ So don't you get
fresh with me... ♪

Why is it taking so long?

I can't hear him. Two
seconds, two seconds.

There we go.

Hey. Hubie.

Hello, baby. What you saying?

Well, me say, what you say?

You know, you look
good on camera.

Thank you.

What are you doing, baby?

I'm just waiting to see
you again, you know?

See if maybe... My
grandson is here.

Daniel.

So, shall I continue?

THEY GIGGLE

♪ Body so fit

♪ So full of spark... ♪

All right, boss?

Miracles do happen.

Mm-mm.

Stop.

Come on.

♪ You were driven

♪ Eyes on the prize... ♪

Hold up. Oh, come
on. It'll be fine.

Barry.

Backside.

What kind of juice you
say these people sell again?

Oh, come on.
Look at this place.

Morris.

I'm so glad you could make it.

You're looking sharp.

Hello. Welcome, sir.

Thank you for inviting me.

Welcome.

Barry, this is Pierre
and Darius, and,

well, um... this is Barry.

Thank you for the invite.

A pleasure to finally
meet you, Barry. You, too.

Yes, we've heard
so much about you.

Really? All good.

I got you a gift.
Oh, thank you.

What a lovely
place you have here.

Oh, Darius is
quite the designer.

He's trying to butter me.

The slander. Everyone, this
is Morris and his boyfriend...

Barry. Barry.

..Barry.

Come, come. I want to
introduce you to Eugene.

Hello, Eugene.

And this is Casey.

Casey. Oh, getting up!

Aaron. Aaron.

This is Morris.

Barry. Mm-mm. Come join us.

Thank you. Here's
some champagne.

Do you have whisky?
Whisky. Whisky.

Ice? One cube, please.

One cube. Thank you. Coming up.

♪ Most people are
crushed into servitude... ♪

You want to dance?

No, thank you.

Oh, come on, man. Dance with me.

You not hear me say no?

You're driving me
crazy, you know.

You know something?

No matter who or how
many people you come out to,

it don't mean nothing...

..if you're still
trapped in here.

You see them people?

These people here.

They're... Morris,
come. Let's dance.

Them free, Barry. Free.

Imagine what
that would feel like.

To be free, Barry.

Good evening.

Thank you for this evening.

I know it couldn't
have been easy for you.

You know something?

Everything is easier
with you at my side.

Don't tell me you're getting
soft on me now, Barry.

Well, it wouldn't
be the first time.

Oh, God.

Come on to my house.

We have some serious
matters to consider.

Such as, where are we going
to live once the house is sold?

Well, um,

I've always fancied somewhere
with a fuchsia facade.

Morris.

Don't take liberties.

What? Don't take liberties.

I'm serious, man.

Our future is bright, true...

But you draw the line.

Yes, sir. Yes, sir!