TANYA: So, how long's
this been going on for?
I don't know.
A few weeks?
A long time.
A year?
I suppose so.
A whole year?
You've taken your time
to come and see me,
haven't you?
You think it's going
to stop, don't you?
I'm just going to take
your blood pressure.
Can you pop your arm
on the desk for me?
There you go.
Please straighten it up
and push up your sleeve.
Are you dozing
in the daytime?
Sometimes.
I just need something
to help me sleep.
I know.
How much sleep are
you getting at night?
I'm not getting any, am I?
That's the problem,
that's why I'm here.
I understand,
sweetheart. Okay.
It's just going
to go tight.
(PUMPING)
(AIR RELEASING)
Have you got any particular
worries at the moment?
No financial problems?
No. I don't know what
that's got to do with it.
What about at home?
How are things
with husband?
Okay, if you just
lean forward for me
and take a few deep breaths
in through your mouth.
(BREATHING DEEPLY)
And again.
It's lovely and clear.
Have you got any kids?
Yes.
Are they still
at home with you?
Son is.
Works with his father.
Daughter's left.
Only see her when
she wants something.
And how about you?
Have you started
your menopause?
Yes.
Everything okay?
So, will you give me
some sleeping tablets?
Maybe, but it might not
solve your problem.
Give me a night's sleep
though, wouldn't it?
How much alcohol
are you drinking?
I don't drink.
My husband drinks.
Is that a problem?
No.
Are you taking any dr*gs?
Medication?
How about coffee?
Are you drinking a lot
to keep awake?
Coffee, yes.
Tea?
Yes.
Then we might have to
look at that, mightn't we?
Okay. Your blood pressure
is slightly raised,
but I'm not overly concerned
about that at the moment.
But I do want you
to have a blood test,
just to check your thyroid.
You can make an appointment
at reception, all right?
Yes.
Now, I will give you
something to help you sleep
but just enough for a week.
What good's that?
Insomnia isn't a disease.
Sleeping tablets
won't make it go away.
We need to find the cause.
Now, you're obviously anxious
and a little depressed.
So, I want you to come back
and speak to our counselor.
What for?
I think she'd be
able to help you.
But you'll give me
the prescription now?
Yes, but will you
see the counselor?
I think it will do
you some good.
You think about it
for a moment.
That's it?
Don't do your back in.
I know.
It doesn't get any easier.
Job for a younger man, this.
Joe used to love it here.
Did you speak to
my son and heir?
I left him a message
on his answer phone.
(SIGHING)
It's gonna rain again.
All right, then?
ANDY: All right, boss.
What you got?
You hit rock, then?
Yeah, we just gone through.
This is the fourth.
So, I reckon,
what, 1? and a half,
give or take.
Seventeen
and a half?
It's got to be
a scour hollow.
Probably.
All right, Mick?
All right.
Hello.
How long will it
take us to get back?
Twenty five with traffic.
Are you hungry?
l am.
Good.
There you go.
Yes, London Clay.
Thank you.
Thanks, Andy. See you.
Cheers.
Ta-ta.
Dusting of mica.
Let's have a look.
It's quite nice.
(CHUCKLING)
TOM: Very nice.
It's just a dusting,
isn't it?
Yeah.
What would you say
was the happiest moment
in your life?
What d'you mean?
Your nicest memory.
Have a think.
When your children were born?
Your wedding day?
I don't know.
Take your time.
No, I can't remember.
Can't, or won't?
Hmm?
Can't, or won't remember?
Don't know what
I'm doing here.
I didn't want to come.
Don't want to talk
about my family.
Why should I?
It's none of your business.
All I need is
a good night's sleep,
and nobody's helping me.
Janet, I want to help you.
That's why we're here.
I know it's not easy
to talk about
personal things.
Suppose the boot
was on the other foot,
and someone came to you,
say, your daughter,
and said,
"I haven't been
sleeping for months."
What would you
say to them?
Go to the doctor.
What else would you say?
I don't know.
What would you ask her?
Is she eating all right?
I don't know,
something like that.
Good. Anything else?
That all she needed was
a couple of months
of proper sleep
and that would sort it out.
Sort what out?
The sleeping.
Okay.
On a scale of 1 to 10,
how happy would
you say you are, Janet?
One.
One.
I think there's room for
improvement there, don't you?
What is the one thing that
would improve your life
apart from sleep?
A different life.
A different life.
Change is frightening,
isn't it?
Nothing changes.
I hope to see you
next week, Janet.
Same time.
I'll be here,
but it's up to you.
No pressure. Bye.
(EXHALING)
Bye, bye, Sam.
Bye.
Look at you. You look
like you're fit to burst.
I am fit to burst.
Big boy's wrestling
his way down.
If he pops out,
give me a shout.
Sweetheart, I'll do
more than shout.
(LAUGHS)
Hi, Gerri.
Hello, Mary.
You're a sight
for sore eyes.
Can you process
these for me?
All right.
Seeing as it's you.
How are you?
I'm snowed under,
to be honest,
and I've got a headache.
Have you seen
the doctor?
(LAUGHS)
Hello, Gemma.
Don't suppose you fancy
a drink tonight, do you?
I'd love one.
Oh, great. You sure?
I've only got an hour.
That's all right.
Tom's cooking supper.
Lovely.
I'll see you later.
Yeah, yeah.
Do you know, Gerri,
I've never been with
a man who could cook.
Haven't you?
No.
They could do
lots of other things.
That doesn't get you fed.
Yeah, it keeps
a girl happy, though.
(LAUGHING)
And you can't cook.
No. Well, I can a bit,
but it's not
really my thing.
No, it's not.
No, don't remind me
about that, Gerri.
(LAUGHS)
You could put an ad in
the paper. "Chef wanted."
Yeah. "Chef-boyfriend
required for gorgeous girl."
No. "Mature
woman with cat."
(BOTH LAUGHING)
No. "Maturish."
We don't want to
put them off, do we?
It's really lovely
the way you and Tom
do everything together.
We're very lucky.
Yeah. You are,
but you deserve it.
You're both
such lovely people.
Oops, me halo's slipping.
Yeah, Saint Gerri.
No, but, I'm
really comfortable
with where I am in
my life, as you know.
I've got me lovely
little garden flat,
I've got a good job,
I've got my health,
touch wood, I've got
me independence.
I haven't got anybody
telling me what to do.
I mean, don't get me
wrong, it's not all rosy.
I have good days
and bad days
like everyone else,
don't I? But, hey...
Are you going
to do something
about your garden
this year?
Gerri, no,
don't remind me.
I'm really guilty
about that.
I've neglected it,
haven't I?
Yes, you have.
Oh! But yesterday I was
just brushing my teeth
and I looked out the window
and I saw these
two little daffodils
peeping over
the top of the grass.
I must get it
cut this year.
You have to get yourself
that lawn mower, Mary.
Yeah, I know.
Couldn't I just get a man in?
It wouldn't cost too much.
Gardener-chef-boyfriend.
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
But, no, I don't want to
spend too much money
at the moment
because I'm going
to get myself a little car.
Are you?
Yeah, I've decided
it's about time.
It's a big step.
I know.
It's exciting, isn't it?
I've got a little
bit of money.
Not a lot, but, enough.
But it does mean
I'm going to have
to cut back on my, you know,
shoes, clothes, jewelry,
all me little
nick-nacky things.
But that's all right, 'cause
I've got loads of clothes.
My wardrobe
isn't big enough.
In fact, I'm not doing
anything this weekend,
so I'm going to
get up really early,
sort out all
my winter clothes,
put them into plastic bags
and shove them under the bed.
Can I top you up?
No, I'm going home, Mary.
Aren't you going to
help me finish the bottle?
No, really.
All right.
I think I'm going to stay
for a little while.
How's Joe? Have you heard
from him this week?
No, but I'm
sure he's fine.
Still not got
a girlfriend?
I've no idea.
He must have
something on the go,
a good-looking
boy like him.
See you on Thursday.
(EXCLAIMS)
And you're coming
for supper on Saturday.
Lovely. Thank you, Gerri.
Give my love to
that lovely Tom.
I will. You take care.
Yeah.
What's for supper?
Arrabiata.
Are you hungry?
I'm starving.
Hello.
Have a taste.
I hope it's not too hot.
You can never
tell with chilies.
No.
No?
Oh. It's coming
out my ears.
Good.
Glass of wine?
No, I've had a couple.
Go on, just a smidgeon.
That's the spirit.
How was your day?
Good.
I was out and about
getting my hands dirty.
How about you?
Disappointing.
Pass me the parsley.
No breakthroughs?
I had my alcoholic
teacher in again.
Yeah?
He was pissed as a fart.
(LAUGHS) Really?
It was very
upsetting, actually.
How did you handle it?
I bought him a double scotch.
No, I had to challenge him.
I told him it was up to him.
How did he take that?
I don't know.
We'll have to see.
At least he came.
Have we heard from Joe?
No.
But I haven't
checked my emails.
I'll ring him later.
I'd love to see him.
He's all right.
Mr. Gupta? Joe Hepple.
Nice to meet you.
I just came
with him.
Good. Just follow me
this way, please.
This way.
Excuse the mess.
You sit there, Mr. Gupta,
and I'll pop you there.
Okay, now we've opened
all these letters,
and I've seen all I need
to see for the time being.
Obviously, it's a
sizeable correspondence,
and, understandably,
Mr. Gupta hasn't exactly been
in a position to open them
seeing as he's
been in hospital
for the past 10 weeks.
But you're looking fit and
raring to go, Mr. Gupta.
(QUESTIONING)
Excuse me.
How long will this take?
Not too long.
Just... I have
to get back to work.
What do you do?
Restaurant. Family business.
(EXCLAIMS) Tasty.
Okay.
It's important for Mr. Gupta
to understand
that at this point
he is in no danger
of being evicted.
(BOTH SPEAKING HINDI)
Okay?
I'm just going
to take you briefly
through what is going
to happen in court.
I'll be representing
Mr. Gupta on the day,
and we'll put the case
to the judge,
(PHONE RINGING)
and he will agree
to adjourn,
which will then give us time
to sort things out, okay?
Excuse me. Hello?
(KNOCKING ON DOOR)
I'll get it.
TOM: All right.
Hello, Mary.
Hi, Gerri.
It's stopped raining.
Thank goodness.
I know.
Welcome.
Thank you.
I bought you a little present,
some thyme.
It's lovely.
It's nothing much.
Thank you.
Hello, love.
There he is.
Hello, Tom.
I'm sorry, I've just
had to have a cigarette,
and I know you
don't like the smell.
Don't be daft.
I'm trying to
give up though,
aren't I, Gerri?
Are you?
Only I've just had a bad
experience on the tube.
Are you all right?
What happened?
There was this man.
What did he do?
He was looking at me.
I mean, every
time I looked up,
he was looking at me.
Oh, dear.
It was a bit unsettling,
to be honest.
Well, you're here now.
Exactly.
And I'm very happy
to be here
with both of you.
This is for you, Tom.
It's nothing special.
Buenos Aires.
Yeah, 'cause I thought...
Well, you went there,
didn't you?
The two of you?
Argentina?
No, we didn't, no.
Didn't you?
No.
Tom's been to Brazil.
Digging his holes.
Yeah.
(EXCLAIMS) I'm
so stupid sometimes.
That's all right.
That's fine.
(MIMICKING g*nsh*t)
Honestly, what you
gonna do with me?
I'm just going
to run upstairs.
Is that all right?
I won't be a minute.
I haven't seen you
since Christmas, Tom.
Really?
It's just the three
of us tonight.
Yes.
I'm surprised.
I did tell you.
Did you?
Mmm.
We wanted you all
to ourselves, Mary.
Oh! Thank you, Tom.
That's what all the boys say.
No, I wasn't sure
what to wear.
I didn't know if it
was going to be
one of your lovely big
dinner parties or just us.
You know, casual.
I think you got it
just about right, Mary.
You look lovely.
Thank you, Gerri.
(YAWNS)
Sorry.
Did you have
a late night?
I stayed up
watching the film.
I couldn't wake up
this morning.
No, but it was lovely,
having a lie-in
on me day off.
We stayed in.
Did you?
We listened
to some music.
Amongst other things.
I thought Joe might be coming.
I don't think so.
He's coming tomorrow.
That's a shame.
I won't see him.
Did Gerri tell you
about me getting
a car, Tom?
Yes.
What do you think?
Exciting. What are
you going to get?
I don't know.
Something small and red.
Small and red?
Well, that narrows it down.
Yeah.
I hope you're hungry.
I'm starving, Gerri,
you know me.
We'll have
to fatten you up.
It's lovely having your
dinner cooked for you.
You don't really bother when
you're by yourself, do you?
Well, I don't, anyway.
You're looking well.
Thank you, Tom.
You're nice and slim.
Am I? I've always
been slim, haven't I?
Unlike me.
Middle-aged spread.
Shut up. You're perfect.
Gorgeous in every way.
And you know it.
Sit yourself down, Mary.
Help yourself
to another drink.
How is that dressing
coming along?
As well as can
be expected.
I hear you're going to the
Emerald Isle again, Tom.
That's correct.
Rent a cottage,
take the car.
Put the tent in the back.
And the sleeping bags.
If the weather's nice,
we might do a bit of camping.
Oh! No.
I wouldn't fancy
sleeping in a tent,
thank you very much.
No, I never
had you down
as one of nature's
Girl Guides, Mary.
No, Tom,
but I am always prepared.
GERRI: Yes, but what for?
For anything, Gerri.
You know me. (LAUGHING)
Yes, I do.
I'm not going to get
a holiday this year.
But then I never do,
do I, Gerri?
Because I haven't got
anyone to go with.
It's all right for you two.
You've got each other.
We're going to
the Ring of Kerry.
The what?
The Ring of Kerry.
It's an area.
Tralee, Dingle Bay.
Oh, lovely.
You've been there
before, haven't you?
That was Donegal.
Oh!
The geologist
stands on the beach
with his back to the sea
and looks at the cliffs.
Whilst the geologist's wife
stands on the beach
with her back to the cliffs
looking at the sea.
You see, I can't afford
to buy my car
and have a holiday.
But if I had more money,
then I could do both.
But when you've
got your car, Mary,
you'll be able to go
wherever you want.
Very reasonably.
Exactly, Tom.
That's exactly
why I'm getting it.
You see, I like
just taking off
and escaping,
don't I, Gerri?
Hmm.
I feel like I'm being
somebody else.
Really?
Who's that, then?
GERRI: Tom!
I like to get
on the train...
But, you see.
The car is cheaper
than the train, isn't it?
Not environmentally.
What? You mean...
(STAMPING FOOT)
Those are my carbon
footprints, Gerri.
Yes, I know.
(LAUGHING DRUNKENLY)
Financially,
cars are cheaper.
That's why there's no
incentive to go by train.
What about
the airlines?
TOM: No government wants
to increase the duty
on aviation fuel.
No.
TOM: And this government
won't invest in the railways,
so anything we do
is a piss in the ocean.
Absolutely.
GERRI: And then there's
the big corporations
who keep their
lights on all night
in empty office blocks.
We're all expected to do
our bit with eco bulbs.
I know.
Should I stop
recycling then, Gerri?
No.
TOM: You've got
to set an example.
Yeah.
Plant a few tomatoes.
And courgettes.
I am very environmentally
friendly, actually.
Are you?
Yeah.
I don't fly.
I don't live in a house
that's more than I need,
I don't cook.
Other people cook
for you, though.
Who?
You get takeaways,
don't you?
That doesn't count.
Everybody gets takeaways.
You've built whole
motorways, Tom.
How environmentally
friendly is that?
Exactly!
Yes, more cars,
more cars!
At least I'm buying
an old car.
Recycled.
Yet we're constantly told
that the measure of
a thriving economy
is the sale of new cars.
Yes, but, Tom,
if I buy a new car,
that's another car.
You're absolutely
right, Mary.
And would you
like some coffee?
No, thank you.
I'd like my usual.
(SIGHING HEAVILY)
Are you all right, Gerri?
Yes, Mary, I'm fine.
How are you?
I'm happy.
Good.
I just wanted to say,
that if you ever need
to share anything,
I'm here for you.
I'm a very good listener.
Thank you, Mary,
but I'm fine.
Yeah, I know.
It's very kind of you, Mary.
Gerri.
Everybody needs someone
to talk to, don't they?
Yes, Mary, they do.
Well, onwards
and upwards.
You'd better stay the night.
No.
I think you should.
All right, Gerri.
You're the boss.
We'll find you
a t-shirt again.
Will you?
I've found you
a toothbrush.
I sometimes wonder
what he's doing.
If he thinks about me.
I bet he does.
How old was he?
He'll be 64 now.
TOM: Sixty-four? Blimey,
he's older than me.
Almost a pensioner.
TOM: He'll be past
it now, Mary.
Give us your hand.
No, Tom.
He was lovely.
Well, we all grow old.
No, but he was very,
very sexy, Gerri.
Do you know what I mean?
TOM: Too much information.
I bet he regrets it,
deep down.
I hope he does.
He was my big love.
But he was married.
But what can
you do, Tom?
You can't walk around
with a label saying,
"Don't fall in love with me,
I'm married," can you?
Some people wear a ring.
He didn't.
But he wasn't a bad person.
He loved me.
Sounds to me like he
was a duplicitous sh*t.
GERRI: Tom.
Do you think it
was my fault, Tom?
No, I don't, Mary.
Honest.
It takes two to tango.
So, you think it
was my fault, Gerri?
I didn't say that.
I know you didn't, really.
I blame my big heart.
Well, we all have to
make choices, don't we?
Why do I always
get it wrong, Gerri?
I mean, look what happened
when I got divorced
from that sh*t.
(SLURRING) I let him palm me
off with 5,000-nothing pounds.
And what am I left
with now? Sod all!
I'm living in
a poky, rented flat
when I should have
my own home at my age.
Not fair.
Bastard.
My goodness.
Mmm?
She gets worse.
I know. Desperate.
I feel a bit guilty.
What?
Well, you know...
No.
No, you're right.
I don't think I really
enjoyed history at school.
Didn't you?
Maybe I did.
It's just that
the older you get,
the more relevant it seems.
To state
the bleeding obvious.
We'll be a part
of history soon.
Exactly.
(BOTH EXCLAIM)
What are you doing riding
on the pavement, young man?
I'm breaking
the law, Officer.
Hello.
Hi.
How long did it take you?
About an hour.
Are you knackered?
I'm ready for bed.
Late night?
Hangover.
Do you want a hand?
Yes, please.
I'll stick this away.
All right.
He's back.
That was quick, Tom.
Didn't you
get the manure?
Compost.
Here's Joe!
Hi, Mary.
Hello, Joe,
what a surprise.
You all right?
I'm great, how are you?
Continental!
He's all sweaty.
I've been riding
all morning.
Have you?
I like your hat.
(BOTH EXCLAIMING)
That's right.
Never forget to
kiss your mum.
I never do.
No, you're a good
boy, aren't you?
Yeah.
I remember when
you were this big.
You were a naughty boy.
I still am from
time to time.
Really?
I like your coat.
Thank you.
I think I'm a
bit overdressed
for a Sunday morning,
what do you think?
Is that what
you wore in bed?
I slept in
your bed, actually.
ls that all right?
As long as you
cleaned the sheets.
No, I didn't actually.
ls that a problem?
We'll have to wait
and see, won't we?
Sorry, Tom.
I'm in your way.
(LAUGHING)
All these strong men.
Look at his muscles.
GERRI: That's why we had him.
(WOMEN LAUGHING)
All right, well,
I'm off, then.
You don't want a
lift to the station?
No, it's all right.
Are you sure?
I'll be fine.
I could do with a walk.
Yeah.
Sorry about... You know.
It's okay.
It was good to see you.
Thank you, Tom.
Are you
all right?
Yeah, you know.
Had a bit of a
wild night, Joe.
Well, I'd best be off.
Thanks for saving me
that breakfast, Gerri.
It was really delicious.
You're very
welcome, Mary.
It's lovely to
see you, Joe.
I'll see you soon,
I hope, yeah?
JOE: See you soon.
Yeah, hopefully.
Well, have a lovely day
together, all of you.
Right. Ta-ta, then.
Bye.
See you on Tuesday, Gerri.
Bye, Mary. Take care.
Bye.
Bye, Joe.
JOE: Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
There you go.
Delicious.
Present for you.
Matt's getting married.
Mathew!
Is he? Matt
with the guitar?
No, that's Paul.
Matt, yeah.
That's great.
TOM: Have you met the
young lady in question?
I certainly have.
Is she worthy of him?
No, they hate each other.
You mean, is he
worthy of her?
Beg your pardon,
Mrs. Pankhurst.
(CHUCKLING)
Where's the stag do
this time? Buenos Aires?
No, Dublin.
Lovely.
Another capital city
brought to its knees.
We'll try and leave it
as we find it.
When are you going?
July. The Wedding's August.
Lovely. I'll make some tea.
So, when is it going
to be your turn?
A week on Wednesday?
Oh, you didn't say.
I didn't want to
spoil the surprise.
I knew.
Oh, no, I haven't
bought a hat.
Any news?
Nobody...
No, still quiet
on that front.
What?
Sorry, love.
Excuse me.
(KNOCKING ON DOOR)
Who's that a-knocking
on my door?
It's only me.
Bugger off!
Hello, Tom, mate.
Hiya, Gerri, love.
Hi, Ken, how are you?
I'm all right.
Crushed ribs.
Sorry.
Give us your bag.
I'm bursting for a pee.
I'll just run upstairs.
ls that all right?
TOM: I'll put it on your bed.
You're in Joe's room.
That's better,
I needed that.
I'll take your coat.
Thanks, mate.
Gerri.
Careful, Ken.
Would you like a beer?
I'd love one, ta.
(GRUNTING)
(EXCLAIMING)
(ALL LAUGHING)
Maniacs.
Mmm.
(EXHALING)
Mmm-mmm.
It's great, this.
Thank you.
(EXHALING)
Better?
I haven't eaten
since breakfast.
Haven't you?
No.
It's great to see
you both, cheers.
Cheers.
Cheers.
(LAUGHS)
GERRI: So, how's
your flat, Ken?
Same old, same old.
You employed a cleaner yet?
If I got a cleaner in there,
she'd turn around and
walk straight out again.
You never know. It might
give her a purpose in life.
I know it's a bit of
a mess, but it suits me.
Five minutes
walk to work.
I usually get the bus,
but if I'm late,
I have to leg it
if I miss the bus.
I stop at the cafe
to pick up breakfast.
I have a croissant if they
haven't got any iced buns.
A cup of tea.
I have to smuggle it in.
Just because of Steve.
He's a right fascist.
TOM: That's your
boss, isn't it?
Yeah, my boss.
My supervisor.
Is he still there?
Oh, yeah.
He's only been with us
three... No, two years.
Thirty-five, looks 12,
treats me like a child.
Bloody graduate.
You're a graduate.
We're all graduates,
aren't we?
Oh, yeah, so we are!
GERRI: You forgot.
Would you like
some salad, Ken?
No, I'm all right, ta.
Sure?
Mmm.
I mean, you spend
nearly 40 years
trying to get people
out of the dole queue
and into jobs.
What thanks do you get?
(ANGRILY) I'm sick of it.
At your age you could
walk away, couldn't you?
I don't know.
You got a good
retirement package.
Index linked pension.
I could have walked
away two years ago.
Why didn't you?
It's not that easy, is it?
Isn't it?
What would you do with your
time if you retired, Ken?
Pub. Eat, drink, be merry.
I don't know.
How's Joe?
He's fine.
TOM: He's well, yeah.
You'll see him on Sunday.
Great. Has he
got a girlfriend?
GERRI: No, I don't think so.
TOM: Not that we know of.
Who else is coming
to the barbeque?
Jack and Janey.
Tanya, a GP from work.
Mary.
Mary. ls she?
And then of course
there's yourself, sir.
The guest of honor.
Hooray!
(LAUGHS) I don't know
about that.
TOM: What else
you been up to?
Nothing much.
(EXCLAIMS)
Hey.
Guess where I
went the other week?
Where?
Hull versus Derby.
(EXCLAIMS)
Who'd you cheer for?
Derby of course.
Did you?
I had to keep quiet.
I got stuck with
the home mob.
Was there owt
worth cheering?
No, it were crap.
I don't think my brother
ever missed one home game.
No. Me and me dad
used to stand with him
on the terraces.
He always used to leave Carl
at your mum's on
a Saturday afternoon.
Do you remember?
Yeah.
You could hear
the roar of the crowd
from your front room,
couldn't you?
Of course you could.
It's only three streets away.
Our house used to shake.
Ours did.
They all did.
During the Clough
glory years,
we were at the center of
the footballing universe.
You never went.
I did occasionally.
I wasn't manic, like him.
I don't think Ronnie
can afford to go now,
the price of
season tickets.
How is Ronnie? I haven't
seen him for years.
He's 70 now, you know?
ls he?
Carl's 41.
Bloody hell.
Linda's still working.
GERRI: She's kept him
all his life.
She's worn out, poor woman.
KEN: ls Carl
still the same?
As far as we know.
Very sad.
Linda's heartbroken.
So is Ronnie.
He's cut himself off.
I used to have
a drink with Ronnie.
When my dad
was in the home,
I'd go down to Derby,
he was always in the pub.
Yep, that's one of the
advantages of being free
from the tyranny of
regular employment.
Yeah, he never
bought a round.
Are you accusing my brother
of being a mean bastard?
Yeah, I am.
You're right, he is.
I know.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
(EXHALING)
I mean, I...
You get to a certain age...
I can't go to the
places I used to.
They don't like
old fogies.
You don't have
to go there.
KEN: Yeah, but
they're my pubs.
No, they're not.
Except they're
not like pubs now.
They're all poncy bars.
TOM: Exactly,
things change.
When I started at work,
we'd all socialize together.
On a Friday night
everybody would go
to the pub for a drink.
Go for a curry. But now...
It's hard, isn't it?
I mean, who would I go
on holiday with?
There's nobody,
let's face it.
The only time I went on
holiday was with Pam.
Spain. Nightmare.
Didn't you go away
with Andrea?
No, she went off with her
sister. You remember?
Yeah.
Stood me up, the bitch.
TOM: It leaves a nasty
taste, doesn't it?
(SIGHING)
Girls in bikinis
covered with suntan oil.
Boys flexing their
muscles on the beach.
No, it's not for me.
I don't know.
Sounds nice.
(BOTH CHUCKLING)
You could try
a cultural holiday.
KEN: No, I'm not
one for culture.
Pub culture.
Young people,
young people.
Everything's for
young people.
These bars, you know,
they're full of young people
shouting about nothing.
I seem to remember
you got banned
from a number of pubs in Hull
for shouting about nothing
when you were a young person.
Yeah. Right.
(LAUGHS SADLY)
"Ken, we like you.
You're a good bloke,
you're good on the darts,
but if you talk
about politics again,
you're barred."
(ALL LAUGHING)
No, but these kids,
they're just bloody noisy.
Isle of Wight Festival, 1968.
We were noisy, weren't we?
We weren't, he was.
You were noisy.
You were noisy.
I know I was noisy.
Remember Plastic Penny?
Plastic Penny.
Where are they now?
You fancied Plastic Penny.
It's the young person's
prerogative to be noisy.
Yeah, I know, I know.
It's all my own fault.
I'm not meeting
the right people.
I'm stuck in a rut.
It's not your fault, Ken.
You are stuck in a rut.
That's why you can't
face retirement.
KEN: Yeah, I know.
I'm dreading getting on
that train Sunday night.
I always do.
Why?
KEN: I know what
I'll bethinking.
There's nothing for me
in Hull anymore.
Except my job.
Most of my friends have gone.
Hit you hard when
Gordon d*ed, didn't it?
And his wife.
Is she gone?
Yes.
KEN: Yeah, they're
both gone now.
Funnily enough, I was thinking
about him on the way down.
I looked out the window,
somewhere in Lincolnshire,
I saw this f*cking tree.
(BREATHING RAGGEDLY)
It reminded me of his funeral.
(SOBBING)
Oh, Ken.
Ken.
Ken, come on.
Gerri, I'm sorry.
It's all right.
KEN: I'm sorry, Tom.
I'm sorry.
How you doing?
I feel like sh*t.
You look like sh*t.
I know.
Apart from that,
how are you doing?
I still feel like sh*t.
I'll race you to the top.
What?
Snake Pass,
I'll race you.
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
When was the last time
you sat on a bike?
1896. Penny Farthing.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
I tell you what.
You and me, we'll walk
from Edale to Matlock Bath.
Take as long as it takes.
Stay in nice pubs
along the way.
What do you reckon?
I'll tell you what.
I'll stay in the pubs,
you do the walking.
(LAUGHS) Bugger that.
You're carrying the bags.
How about it?
Serious, we'll go
in the autumn.
What are we going to do
with you, then, eh?
You can't go on like this,
that's for sure.
Hey, boys.
JACK: So, is it every
man for himself
or are we having teams?
TOM: Teams.
If I might make so bold,
I would suggest that
the best plays
with the worst, Jack.
Good idea.
In other words,
you're with Ken.
Thanks.
JACK: It's me and you, Ken.
ls there anything on it?
TOM: A bottle of wine.
JACK: You're on.
Are you ready?
Yeah, go on.
It's you.
Shall I kick off?
Yeah, you take the honor.
So, this father
and son team...
The double Hepple.
Yes, take on these
unknown mavericks.
That's us, Ken.
Good luck, Tom.
And good luck to you.
Can I just say
what a great
pleasure it is
to be playing with
you once again?
Yeah, watch
and learn, Ken.
There's wine on it.
Right.
Off we go.
(SHOUTING)
I knew it! I knew you
were going to do that!
All my life I've had
to put up with this
nonsense from you,
and I'm not going
to have it any longer!
JOE: Don't scare
the wildlife, Ken.
TOM: How many times
a night do you go?
I lose count.
JACK: You gotta get
it sorted out, Ken.
Yeah.
What a beauty.
Lovely.
Good sh*t, partner.
Yeah, sorry.
Good sh*t, Jack.
Thank you.
Are you all right?
Yeah.
JACK: You want it out, Joe?
Yep.
TOM: Good luck, partner.
JOE: It's all down to this.
Looks good!
(ALL EXCLAIMING)
TOM: My partner.
JOE: Yes.
(KNOCKING)
Oh!
Gerri.
Tom.
Here she is.
Hello, Mary.
Sorry, I'm so late.
What happened?
It's taken me three
hours to get here.
I left home at 2:00.
I had to ask a policeman
in the end, I got so lost.
You got lost?
Yeah, I'm really sorry.
You've been here
loads of times.
I know.
You know the way.
Yeah, but I came
in my car, Gerri. God!
What's happened?
I'm so stupid.
Why do I always
spoil everything?
I wanted it to be
a surprise.
You bought the car?
Yes.
God help us.
I got it
ever so cheap.
I was really chuffed
with myself
because they wanted £700
but I offered £600,
but we settled at £650.
But they were a really nice
couple of guys, though.
I think
they were brothers.
One of them had a gold tooth.
Did he?
Yeah. But they wanted cash.
So, I had to go
to the cash point
on Wednesday and
Thursday and Friday.
So, I couldn't collect it
'til after work on Friday.
But they rang on
Friday morning
to find out what time
I was going to go round
with the money,
and had I sorted
out the insurance?
Well, that hadn't
even crossed my mind!
So, I spent the whole
of my lunch break
on Friday
sorting that out,
and it was
really expensive
because I haven't
driven since 1984.
But I didn't tell you
on Thursday, Gerri,
'cause I knew I was
coming here today
and I wanted to
surprise you all.
Well, it is a surprise.
Shall I take that from you?
Yeah. Thanks, Tom.
Thank you.
Tom, sorry.
Can I have a little
glass, please?
Sure?
You shouldn't drive if
you're drinking, Mary.
Yeah, I know, Gerri.
But you're allowed
a couple of glasses,
aren't you, Tanya?
Small ones.
Yeah, yeah.
Is that all right, Tom?
Yeah.
Hi, Gerri.
Hi.
I'm really sorry.
Don't be daft.
Hi, Tanya.
Hello.
We really miss you
at work. Don't we,
Gerri?
Sweetheart.
When you coming back
from maternity leave?
Give us a chance.
(ALL LAUGHING)
Hi, Joe. It's really
lovely to see you.
You, too.
Hi, Ken.
Are you all right?
Hi. Yeah.
Come and sit down, Mary.
Have a seat, Mary.
Is anyone sitting here?
No.
This is lovely.
Hiya, Jack.
I thought you were going
to miss me out, Mary.
Oh, sorry.
Where's Janey?
She's a bit under
the weather this afternoon.
Sorry to hear that.
I'm starving.
The baby!
Yeah, the baby.
I'm sorry, Tanya.
That's all right.
Hello, little Isaac.
TANYA: Say hello.
Don't mind the funny lady.
I'm sorry,
I didn't recognize him.
He's asleep.
Hasn't he grown?
He's got ever so big.
They do that.
Here you are.
Thanks, Tom.
Oh! That's better.
We've saved you
some food, Mary.
I hope it's still warm.
Thanks, Gerri. Yeah,
that will be fine.
TOM: I'll do you some
fresh, if you like?
No, Tom. Don't
worry about me.
So, you didn't get
arrested then, Mary?
No, I didn't, Joe. He was
very kind to me, actually.
What cc is your car?
What do you mean?
How big's the engine?
Oh, I don't know.
It's about this big,
I think?
(ALL LAUGHING)
What's so funny?
GERRI: Don't be cruel.
TOM: He means how
powerful is it, Mary.
How many cubic
centimeters is it?
JOE: You should know that.
On the back there's
numbers, like 1.6 or 1.9.
Yeah, I know.
That's boy stuff, isn't it?
TANYA: It's not important.
No, Tanya.
I think I'm going to
have a cigarette
before I eat this.
Excuse me,
I'll get out your way.
Shall we take Isaac
over there?
Okay.
Well, I thought
you wouldn't mind
because we're outside.
No, we don't, Mary.
You carry on.
TOM: You're all right,
you're all right.
TANYA: It's okay.
I fancy a swing.
(LAUGHS UNCOMFORTABLY)
Have one of these, Mary.
It's all right. I've got
my own, thank you.
(EXCLAIMS IN FRUSTRATION)
Thanks.
I'll have a smoke with you.
I don't really smoke,
normally.
Just the occasional
one or two.
How you doing?
Yeah, I'm really well.
Thanks, Ken.
Still on your own, are you?
Yeah, I am. And I like it
like that, you know?
You're like me.
He's good.
He's great.
He's a hungry bugger.
ls he?
Just like his dad.
Is he a good dad?
Yeah.
Is he a nappy changer?
Ish.
I expect you're
too capable.
I am.
Like Gerri was.
Like Gerri was what?
TOM: Mind your
own business.
TANYA: We're talking
about you, not to you.
Hey, thanks for popping
round on Friday.
Janey really appreciated it.
How is she?
Not good.
No.
She's exhausted
all the time.
Just getting up and down
the stairs, knocks her out.
I noticed.
She could do with
losing a few pounds,
but she's not getting
any exercise, so...
How are you doing?
I'm all right.
We stay cheerful,
you know?
We don't let things
get us down.
That's the spirit.
No, it's all right, Ken.
I can pour my own wine.
Thank you very much.
Sorry.
Look at the food
in this fridge.
I haven't got
anything in mine.
I'll see you later,
all right?
Here she comes.
Can I come
in the middle?
'Course you can.
Never come between
a mother and her son.
This is my second
one, Gerri.
Are you sure?
Yeah,
and then that's it.
This could be the
making of you, Mary.
Yeah. I think
so, Gerri.
I mean, just
driving here today,
I felt like a whole person.
Did you?
Yeah, a free spirit.
Even though the journey
was a complete nightmare
from beginning to end.
It was awful.
People were getting
so cross with me.
Do you know what
I mean, Joe?
It's a lovely little car.
I want you to come out
and see it later.
I feel really good behind
the wheel. Really special.
You looked so lovely
holding that baby, Gerri.
He's delightful.
I expect you're
looking forward
to being a grandmother,
aren't you?
You should ask
my son about that.
It's got nothing
to do with me.
He's great, isn't he?
You should come out
and have a drink
with us sometime,
me and your mum.
Yeah?
Yeah. Why not?
We often go,
don't we, Gerri?
Occasionally, yes.
Yeah, I know you do.
Yeah. Or it doesn't even
have to be your mum.
It could be just us.
Just you and me?
Well, we've known
each other awhile.
We're old friends,
aren't we?
Could you get me
a refill, Joe?
Yes, Mummy.
Thank you.
You all right?
Yeah.
Oh, here comes Ken.
Is he all right?
He's a good lad.
He is.
He could be
quite good-looking
if he wanted to.
(BOTH CHATTERING)
He should lose
a couple of stone,
shouldn't he?
He was a good-looking man
when he was young.
Was he?
He's got a good heart.
Life's not always
kind, is it?
No, it isn't, Gerri.
(CHATTERING SOFTLY)
Don't mind the gray hair.
That can look
quite distinguished
on a man of his age, but...
(INHALING SHARPLY)
You know.
We'll give you
a ring in the week.
We'll have a proper
game next time.
Yeah. Ta-ta.
See you.
Hi, Joe.
Hi.
You come back to me?
I have.
They all come
back in the end.
Do they?
In my nightmares.
It's as bad as that, is it?
Let's not open
that can of worms.
No, let's leave
that closed.
Not today, anyway.
How are you, Joe?
Is life treating you kind?
Can't complain.
Really?
Yes.
Nothing you want
to share with me?
I don't think so.
Because you know that
you can talk to me
anytime you like.
I'll come and find you
if I need you.
Yeah.
I like to feel that
I'm always there for you.
Thanks, Mary. How are you?
Yeah, I'm all right.
No, I'm great, actually.
Well, you look well.
Do I? Thank you.
I suddenly feel
really liberated.
Well, you're a free spirit
now, aren't you?
I know.
You're your own woman.
The world's your oyster.
It's so exciting,
isn't it? I feel
like Thelma and Louise.
This little car is going
to change my life.
Let's hope so.
I do feel a bit
guilty, though.
But at the end of the day,
so what? It's my
little present to me.
That's fair enough.
Yeah.
Because if I don't
treat myself,
nobody else is
going to, are they?
What are you going
to call this car?
I don't know. Why?
Do you give names to things?
I've got names
for everything.
Really? Like what?
My nose is called Roger.
You mean (LAUGHING)
your body parts?
Yeah, I'm not going
to introduce you
to everyone, though.
Oh!
What, not even
little Percy?
You've already met
my knee, then.
Joe, we must go out and
have a drink one night.
We have such a laugh.
Yeah, we do.
You see, the thing
about you and me
is that we've always just
sort of clicked, haven't we?
Yeah.
It's nice when that
happens, isn't it?
Do you remember when you
showed me your little box?
Yes.
You wouldn't tell me
what was in it.
I'm still not gonna tell you.
I know.
What?
I'm not telling you.
I still think about that.
We had a barbeque
that day, didn't we?
It still smells the same.
It's messy, isn't it?
Your kids will enjoy playing
in here, won't they?
One day.
So, is there anyone
special in your life
at the moment, Joe?
No.
Good.
No, what I mean is,
that's all right.
You're comfortable
with that, aren't you?
Am I?
Well, the thing is, Joe,
you're young.
You still want to be
out there, don't you?
What, sowing my wild oats?
Well, yeah.
Live life while you can.
Don't think about tomorrow.
A lot of my friends
are getting married.
But, yeah, you wanna
be careful, Joe, because...
See, I got married
in my 20s,
and, granted,
he was the wrong man,
but I was too young.
I couldn't handle it.
But when I was in my 30s,
I met the right man,
and I was mature,
I was ready for it.
I mean, he left me,
but what can you do?
It's never too late, Mary.
No, I know it isn't, Joe.
And you know me.
I'm very much a glass
half full kind of girl.
But it's tricky because
I meet these older men
who want somebody younger,
and that's great
because I fit the bill.
But when they
find out that,
you know, I'm not as
young as they thought,
they don't want to know.
My looks work against me.
How old do you
think I look, Joe?
Sixty? Seventy?
Stop it. (LAUGHS)
It's all right. You don't
have to answer that.
So, when we going to
have this drink, then?
I don't know.
I'll have to check my diary.
You do that. Give me a call.
I will.
Promise?
I promise.
Hello, mate.
Gotta get your train.
We should get cracking.
I'll run you
to the station.
You've had too
much to drink, Tom.
No, I haven't.
I think you have.
I'm all right.
We can get him a mini cab.
No, I'll be fine
on the tube.
You don't want
to get a mini cab.
No, it might take
20 minutes to turn up.
We haven't got time.
I had a really bad experience
in a mini cab once.
You're going on the tube,
aren't you, Joe?
Of course.
No, don't go on the tube, Joe.
I can give you a lift.
You can be my navigator.
JOE: That sounds fun.
You can give
them both a lift.
You're all going in
the same direction.
I'm not sure Mary
can manage that.
Of course I can, Gerri.
I don't know.
I'll be fine on
the tube, honest.
JOE: It's a great idea.
I don't know how to get
to King's Cross, though.
I do. We can all go together.
That's great.
Is that all right
with you, Mary?
Yeah, of course it is, Tom.
It will be good
practice for me.
I'm gonna run upstairs
before we go on the journey.
I'm not sure about this.
It'll be fine.
I'd better pack me bag.
Tom.
TOM: What?
(LAUGHS)
What do you think, Tom?
Well, it's small and red.
It's what you asked for.
JOE: What have
you done, Mary?
It's great, isn't it?
TOM: Nice bit
of parking, Mary.
Oh, God, I didn't lock n.
It's a good job it didn't
get pinched, isn't it?
By the way, Mary,
it's a 1.4.
Oh! (LAUGHING)
Now, you must come again.
Now you don't know the way.
(TOM EXCLAIMING)
Oh, God, Joe.
What am I going to
do without you?
You'll be fine.
Can't you stay in
the car just till
we get to King's Cross?
We'll be all right, Mary.
Ken, what are you
talking about?
You don't even
know London.
It'll be signposted.
It's so lovely having you
sitting next to me, Joe.
Telling me where
to go, what to do.
It's been a pleasure, Mary.
Please, I'll take you
anywhere you want.
I'll take you home,
if you like.
Just here will do.
Oh, God. All right,
let me pull in.
Bye, then.
Lovely to see you.
Don't forget to give me
a ring, will you?
No, I won't.
Bye, Joe.
See you soon.
Yeah, take care.
Look after yourself.
Bye... Joe,
where do I go?
Straight ahead, left
round the one way system.
Yeah, okay.
Bye then. Bye.
I'll get in
the front now.
No. Ken, we haven't
got time for this.
For God's sake.
(EXCLAIMING)
No need to slam the door.
You better hurry up.
I'll run.
I'll see you soon, then.
Good bye, Mary.
Bye. Bye, Ken.
I like you, Mary.
No, Ken!
Can I phone you?
Just for a chat?
No! No, you can't.
I could come down
and see you.
Can you take your hand off
of me, please, Ken?
Sorry.
Look, I'm gonna have
to be honest with you.
I just don't have those kind
of feelings for you, Ken.
I'm really sorry.
Right.
(GROANS)
Sorry, I got carried away.
I didn't mean to.
It's all right, hurry up.
Your train's going
in a minute.
Thanks for the lift.
Yeah, all right. Bye.
God almighty!
(SIGHING)
I'll put the kettle on.
The sooner the better.
(BOTH EXCLAIMING)
What are you doing here,
you daft bugger?
I've come to surprise you.
GERRI: Joe.
TOM: You certainly did that.
It's lovely to see you.
(BOTH EXCLAIMING)
Hello. Sorry.
He made me hide
behind the door.
You frightened
the life out of me.
So, who's this, then?
Mum, Dad, this is Katie.
This is Tom and Gerri.
Hello.
Tom and Gerri,
that's brilliant.
We've learned to live
with it over the years.
So, what's your name again?
BOTH: Katie.
Katie.
Have you been
at the allotment?
Yes.
Gathering the last of
the season's harvest.
We've brought back
some lovely tomatoes,
haven't we?
Yeah.
Sounds gorgeous.
We were just going
to have a sandwich.
Are you both hungry?
I'm starving.
She's starving.
I'll just go
and change.
Let me get out of
this filthy clobber.
GERRI: You go
on through, Joe.
All right.
KATIE: This is a lovely
big kitchen, isn't it?
JOE: It's gigantic.
Shut up.
Thank you for
the flowers, Katie.
Glad you like them.
They're lovely.
They're all right.
Sit yourself down.
Thank you.
So, how did
you two meet?
Our eyes met
across a crowded bar.
We'd both been
stood up by our dates.
Ah, the bonding
of the jilted.
Something like that.
Pretty much.
When was this?
About three months
ago, wasn't it?
Yeah.
You never told us.
Master of discretion.
I didn't know
he had it in him.
My enigmatic son.
You know me.
Must be important.
He's a dark horse.
I wanted to keep
you a secret.
Your son's a weirdo.
Yes, we know.
He's having treatment.
Help yourself. Tuck in.
Whatever you want.
KATIE: Thank you.
My mum and dad
know all about you.
Do they, now?
And what do
they do, Katie?
My dad's a postman,
and my mum works
on a makeup counter.
Yeah?
And what do you
work at, Katie?
I'm an occupational therapist.
Are you?
Where do you work?
At the Royal Free.
That's a great hospital.
It's pretty good.
Do you specialize?
Yeah, care of the elderly
and stroke rehab.
What's straight rehab?
(LAUGHING)
Stroke rehab.
You are going deaf.
Stroke rehab.
I thought you said
straight rehab.
What's straight rehab?
What, for gay men
who are on the turn?
Or straight men
who tried being gay
but want to be rehabilitated
into straight.
Joe tells me you're
a counselor, Gerri.
Yes, I am, for my sins.
But it's great to come home
at the end of the day
and feel like you've
made a contribution,
isn't it?
Yes, of course.
Or not, as
the case may be.
KATIE: Oh, I'm sure
you contribute.
I'm not talking about me.
I'm talking about you lot
in the caring professions.
I don't care.
We know.
Hard man.
And I know you're
a geologist, Tom.
But what exactly do you do?
Strictly speaking,
I'm actually an
engineering geologist,
which means that I...
He digs holes.
I investigate...
You dig holes.
All right, I dig holes.
That's just calling
a spade a spade, isn't it?
I always call it a shovel.
You call it a fork.
I call it a trailer-mounted
tripod cable
percussive boring unit.
And that's why I love him.
No, I investigate the
ground beneath our feet
to test the feasibility
of various engineering
and building projects.
It sounds amazing.
What are you working
on at the moment?
Well, right now
the main project
is an B-meter diameter tunnel
which is going to
alleviate the pressure
on London's Victorian
sewage system.
Blimey. 8 meters.
That's big!
Yeah, and it'll follow
the path of the Thames
for 20 miles up to
80 meters underground.
And that's just for
this household.
TOM: So, it's quite
a big number.
And I'm not doing
it on my own.
There's a few of us.
And it won't be finished
'til after I'm dead.
No. You better
get a move on.
(ALL LAUGHING)
Help yourself.
ls there anything you want?
Do you want some ham?
No, thanks.
I'm a veggie, actually.
TOM: Are you?
Mmm. This cheese
is gorgeous, though.
Thank you.
Help yourself.
Thank you.
JOE: What you got
planned later?
TOM: Ah, yes.
We're having a visitation.
Sounds ominous.
Mary's coming for tea.
I was right.
Who's Mary?
She's a friend from work.
Right.
Yes, she's... Yes.
She's something else.
I won't ask.
Ta-da!
Joe. How lovely
to see you.
This is a surprise.
How are you?
I'm good.
You look great.
So do you.
Thank you.
Hello, Mary. I'm Tom.
I'm his father, I live here.
Tom. My two favorite men.
In you go.
You never rang me.
I'm sorry.
MARY: Whatever
happened to that drink
we were gonna have?
I've got a surprise
for you.
Joe, you shouldn't have.
Hello.
JOE: Katie, this is Mary.
Mary, this is Katie.
Hello, Mary,
it's nice to meet you.
Hi.
GERRI: This is
Joe's girlfriend.
KATIE: I like your jacket.
Look, your mum gave me
a pot of basil. Smell that.
GERRI: She's going to
make him some pesto.
Lovely.
TOM: Shall I take
your jacket, Mary?
Yeah, thanks, Tom.
How are you, Mary?
I'm really good, Gerri,
thanks, yeah.
How was your journey?
It was all right.
Good.
No, it wasn't actually.
TOM: Didn't get lost
again, did you?
No, the journey was
all right. It's the car.
TOM: ls it okay?
GERRI: What happened?
It wouldn't start.
No.
It's a nightmare.
I had to come on the tube.
Did you?
Yeah, and it got
broken into last night.
Sorry to hear that.
Yeah, I did my big
weekly supermarket shop
yesterday, and...
Which is great
'cause I couldn't do that
before I had the car,
and I went nice and early,
so it wouldn't be dark
when I got back,
and I brought three bags in,
but I must have left the
fourth one on the front seat.
And I got in, I thought,
"That's great, that's done.
I can chill out now
and have a nice little
glass of wine," and...
I had a really nice
evening actually.
But then, this morning,
I'm in the bathroom
and I'm sitting on the...
'Cause it's the toilet roll
that I've left in the car.
So, I rush out,
my window's been smashed,
there's glass everywhere
and all my toilet rolls
have been stolen.
It's probably kids.
MARY: Yeah, I think
you're right, Joe.
Are you insured, Mary?
Yeah, of course
I'm insured.
Well, that's something,
isn't it?
You can't drive a car
without insurance, can you?
It's illegal.
No, but what I'm saying is
at least you'll be able
to claim for your window.
I know. Anyway,
I'm sick of it.
I just left it.
It's just a car.
What does it matter?
GERRI: Go on,
sit yourself down, Mary.
Put the kettle on, Tom.
Yeah, yeah.
Good idea.
It's given me
a lot of stress, Tom.
That car's been a catalog
of disaster, hasn't it?
I know.
Maybe you should
out your losses, Mary,
and get rid of it.
Yeah, but I've spent
so much on it, Tom,
I can't just sell it now.
TOM: Well, if you keep it,
it's only going to
get worse, isn't it?
Well, you know
what I think, Mary.
Yeah. Yeah.
I'm fed up with it,
to be honest, Tom.
I've had three punctures.
Three punctures?
Yeah.
My exhaust's fallen off,
I had to get a new one.
My carburetor went.
TOM: You can't take it
back to the guys you
got it from, can you?
No, they said they'd guarantee
the labor for three months,
but not the parts. Bastards.
Other way round
probably, isn't it?
Parts for three months,
but not the labor.
No...
Yeah, that's right.
I don't know. Anyway,
my windscreen wiper
got ripped off,
I got three points
for speeding at £60 each.
So, I got nine points
on my driving license,
haven't I, Gerri?
Yes.
MARY: It keeps
making funny noises.
I got towed away
and I wasn't even parked
on a double yellow line.
I got seven parking tickets...
No, nine parking tickets,
and then I broke down
on the motorway
on the way to Brighton,
and I got towed to Crawley,
which is the last place
I want to go
because I grew up there,
and I hate it.
So, I had to get
the train home
and then the train back
to Crawley the next day,
and the guy kept trying
to touch me up,
and it cost me nearly £500,
and I never even got
my weekend in Brighton.
And that was supposed to be
my summer holiday,
wasn't it, Gerri?
Yes.
It's not fair, is it?
No.
Well, never mind.
Come and sit down,
Mary. Relax.
Yeah, thanks, Joe.
Yeah, at least
you're here now.
What did you say
your name was?
Katie.
The good news is, Mary,
I've made a cake
in your honor.
Thanks, Gerri.
TOM: She knew you were coming,
so she baked a cake.
Don't forget to give me
the recipe, will you?
GERRI: No,
I won't forget, Katie.
You haven't tasted it yet.
KATIE: It smells
nice, anyway.
Yeah, I wouldn't mind
having the recipe
for that, Gerri.
I've never baked
a cake before.
GERRI: Of course, you can.
You can have a cake off.
I don't think so.
I tried making
a fruit cake once.
Everything sank
to the bottom,
it was horrible.
You're a good cook.
Thank you.
What about these
two then, Mary?
GERRI: Such a surprise.
This monster hid
this young lady
behind the sitting
room door.
Made me jump.
KATIE: Yeah, poor Tom.
I thought I was going
to give him a heart att*ck.
She passed the test.
TOM: I'm surprised
you passed the test.
I would have got rid
of you on the spot.
Terrible way to
treat someone.
KATIE: Yeah.
We had absolutely no idea.
This is my big secret.
Thanks very much.
It's obviously serious.
KATIE: Still, it's been
really good to meet
you both, though.
And we had a lovely lunch.
You didn't say you
were having lunch, Gerri.
We have lunch every day.
Yeah, I know you have
lunch every day, Joe.
Bread and cheese.
Nothing special.
KATIE: I thought
it was special.
We had some tomatoes from
Tom and Gerri's allotment.
Have you tasted them?
Yeah, loads of times.
Gerri's always giving me
stuff from the allotment.
Aren't you, Gerri?
GERRI: I'll give you
some to take home, Mary.
MARY: Oh, great.
Oh... Yeah, I can
take them on the tube.
So, what is it you
do then, Jackie?
KATIE: Katie.
MARY: Katie.
Don't worry. I'm an
occupational therapist.
Oh.
GERRI: She looks after stroke
victims and the elderly.
And I grew up just down
the road from you,
in Croydon.
I only went to college
in Croydon.
Right. Which college?
Croydon College.
The aptly named.
(ALL CHUCKLING)
So, which course did
you do? Secretarial?
What makes you think
I'm a secretary?
KATIE: Well, you are,
aren't you?
Gerri said...
Yes.
MARY: Well...
I got my diploma.
I look after the doctors.
(EXCLAIMS) Brilliant.
So, have you two worked
together for a long time?
About 20 years,
haven't we, Mary?
Yeah.
GERRI: Mary's known Joe
since he was 10.
No way.
I bet you've got some
embarrassing stories.
I've got some really
nice stories, actually.
Joe and I have shared
some really special
moments together,
haven't we, Joe?
Yes, Mary.
It'll just have to be
our secret, won't it?
She's almost like
an auntie to him.
I wouldn't say that.
Well, we think of
you as his auntie.
Auntie Mary.
I think that's really sweet.
GERRI: Right, who
wants some cake?
Yes, please.
JOE: Auntie Mary?
Thanks, Joe.
Thanks, Mum.
It must be really boring
looking after old people.
No, I love it.
You get to know them
really well, and...
Well, we're all going to be
old one day, aren't we?
Touch wood.
TOM: Some of us already are.
(TOM AND KATIE CHUCKLING)
We look after old people,
don't we, Gerri?
No, not in the same way.
Amazing cake.
GERRI: Thank you, Katie.
Right, we'll see you
when we see you.
Soon, hopefully.
And you'll never
know when.
Probably find you hiding
in the shed some afternoon.
Lurking in the bathroom.
Or down the toilet.
Oh, nice.
You must come to supper.
Yes, please.
I hear you're both
excellent cooks.
No pressure.
Tom makes a mean curry.
I love curry.
Well, there's been
no litigation to date.
I'll take my
chances then.
I'll speak to you later.
See you, boy.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for the flowers.
Pleasure.
Lovely to meet you.
You too.
Bye, Mary. Really
nice to meet you.
I hope you get
your car sorted out.
Bye, Katie.
Bye.
Bye. See you soon.
TOM: Yeah,
safe journey. Bye.
(TOM EXHALING)
How about that then?
That's a turn up
for the books.
You're not kidding.
If you'll excuse me,
I've got a bit
of work to do.
All right.
I was going to bring you
some flowers, Gerri.
I just couldn't find
anywhere open.
Don't be silly.
Gerri?
What?
What do you think of her?
She's lovely, isn't she?
Well, I don't know.
Joe likes her.
Yeah, but, you know?
They seem to connect.
Well, he's only
young, isn't he?
He's 30 years old, Mary.
No, but what I mean is,
he doesn't want to
rush into anything.
He's only known her
for five minutes.
I think Joe knows what
he's doing, actually.
Well, I hope so.
Don't forget
your tomatoes, Mary.
No, I won't.
I should have brought
a bottle of wine.
I might head off
in a minute.
All right then, Mary.
Thank you for coming, Mary.
Thanks, Gerri.
I'll see you on Tuesday.
Yes. Bye, then.
Okay, bye.
Very sad.
Really upsetting.
Yeah. Are you surprised?
'Course I am.
No, I'm not, actually.
No.
It's disappointing.
So, when are you inviting
her round next?
(LAUGHS)
Did you see this?
It's extraordinary.
I like what's-her-name.
Katie?
Yeah, she's a laugh,
isn't she?
She's lovely.
He is a dark horse,
our son.
I think you'll find
that we men are.
(BOTH CHATTERING)
(SIGHING)
Hasn't changed
much, has it?
Hello, mate.
GERRI: How are
you, Ron?
Hi, Ronnie.
TOM: Do you recognize Joe?
I've grown a bit.
How are you
managing, Ronnie?
I'll be glad
when this is over.
This is
the hardest day.
Yeah.
She was a lovely person.
She was.
Very kind.
Have you been eating
over the weekend, Ronnie?
I had some beans.
You need a bit more than
that though, don't you?
Do you want
something now?
No.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
We brought a load of
sandwiches, Ron.
Some beers.
So, where's Carl?
I told him
when and where.
Question is,
if he'll turn up.
Well, that's up to him.
He'd bloody better.
Cheers, Gez.
The hearse will be here soon.
Yeah.
There you are, Ronnie.
Can I have one
of them beers now?
Yeah, you're
all right. Go on.
Ta.
Hello.
Hello. Mr. Hepple?
Yes, I'm Tom Hepple.
I think we spoke
on the phone.
This is my brother, Ronnie.
He's Linda's husband.
Are you all ready?
Yes, we are.
Just the four of us.
TOM: Have you got
the keys, Ronnie?
Yeah.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Mr. Hepple?
Yes?
This is Robert,
your minister.
I'm Tom Hepple.
Yes.
This is my brother,
Ronnie. Linda's husband.
Robert Saunter.
I shall be
taking the service.
We're expecting
Ronnie's son, Carl,
to be here,
but he doesn't appear
to have turned up yet.
Right, well,
we'd best be started.
Yes.
Are you all ready?
Yes.
Thank you.
(ORGAN MUSIC PLAYING)
FUNERAL DIRECTOR:
Thank you.
ROBERT: "I am the resurrection
and the life," says the Lord,
"Those who believe in me,
even though they die,
will live.
Everyone who lives
and believes in me
will never die.
I am convinced that
neither death, nor life,
nor angels, nor rulers,
nor powers,
nor things present,
nor things to come.
Nor height, nor depth,
nor anything else
in all creation
will be able to separate us
from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord."
We have entrusted
our sister,
Linda Margaret,
to God's mercy,
and we now commit
her body to be cremated.
Earth to earth,
ashes to ashes,
dust to dust,
in sure and
certain hope
of the resurrection
to eternal life
through our Lord Jesus Christ
who will transform
our frail bodies
that they may be conformed
to his glorious body.
Who d*ed, was buried
and rose again for us.
To him be glory
forever. Amen.
May God give you his
comfort and his peace,
his light and his joy,
in this world and the next.
And the blessing
of God almighty,
The Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit
be upon you,
and remain with
you always. Amen.
You are welcome.
(PANTING)
You're joking,
aren't you?
Hello, Carl.
Is that it?
It's all over, Carl.
I'm really sorry.
Unbelievable.
Why couldn't you wait?
There's another one
coming up behind us.
You can't wait.
They can't wait
five minutes?
No.
We did ask them.
We asked them.
What happened
to you?
Outrageous.
Motorway was
f*cked up, wasn't it?
You should have
taken that
into account.
I did.
Obviously not enough.
I'll never forgive you
for this. You know
that, don't you?
Don't blame me.
It's not his fault.
I might have known
you'd pull
a stunt like this.
Carl.
What?
It's Joe.
Yeah.
All right?
Carl, I'm really sorry.
We're going back to the
house. To your mum's.
I gotta go back
there anyhow, so...
All right. We'll
see you there.
Hello, I'm Tom.
Ronnie's brother.
(SNIFFLING)
Hello, are you
friends of Linda?
How long have you
worked with her?
Are you coming
back to the house?
Did you have your own car?
Do you have transport?
Do you know
the way?
We'll see you
there, then.
When was the last time
you saw Carl?
A couple of years ago.
Just turns up out of
the blue, doesn't he?
When he can
be bothered.
When did we
last see him?
TOM: Can't remember.
Five, 10 years ago?
It was the year
your mum d*ed.
Was it?
1979.
TOM: No.
JOE: No, '95.
TOM: Yeah.
Don't know.
JOE: So, hang on.
When did he stay
with us in London?
That was in the '80s.
You were nine.
He always wore black,
didn't he?
Hmm.
It's tragic.
He was such a lovely kid.
Full of fun.
Was he?
Hi. Come on in.
Thanks, love.
TOM: Hello, come in.
Hiya.
Go through.
Thank you.
You find it all right?
Aye, aye. No problem.
TOM: Shall I take
your coat?
No, you're
all right, thanks.
TOM: Shall I take
your coats, ladies?
Right.
GERRI: Joe, is there
another chair in there?
Yeah.
It was a very nice service.
It was, wasn't it?
Simple, straightforward.
That's what you wanted,
wasn't it, Ronnie?
Nothing fancy.
No.
Good job it didn't rain.
(CHUCKLING)
It's a nice spot that,
isn't it?
We've seen a few off
from there, haven't we?
Aye, we have
over the years.
Have you worked with Linda
for long at the bakery?
About 10 years.
How about you, Maggie?
Not as long as that, no.
She was a lovely lady.
MAGGIE: She was, yeah.
We weren't that close.
She'll be much missed.
WOMAN:
It was such a shock.
Be a big change for you,
won't it, Ronnie? Having
to look after yourself.
You get used to it
though, Ronnie.
Eight years for me, now.
Is it?
Aye.
(DOOR OPENING)
It's Carl.
All right, Carl?
Hello, Carl.
Excuse me, mate.
Do you want a drink, Carl?
We got tea, beers,
couple of bottles of wine.
Sort myself out, ta.
TOM: Are you local
then, Frank?
Aye. aye.
I'm just a few streets down.
You know, Palmers Street.
TOM: I haven't lived
in Derby for 40 years.
How are you, Carl?
I'm all right,
how are you?
We're all fine.
This must have been
a bit of a shock for you.
I'll say.
Where you living?
Up in Yorkshire.
Are you working?
Don't need
an interrogation.
Well, there's food
out here when you want it.
No post for me, then?
No.
None from you either.
Eh?
There's none from you.
Not lost your
sense of humor, then?
Who sorted
all this lot out?
We did.
TOM: We brought it with us.
From London?
Yeah.
Nice.
You didn't get your
ass in gear then,
Ronnie?
TOM: He didn't need to,
we offered.
CARL: Did you?
TOM: Yeah.
CARL: It's his responsibility,
though, isn't it?
I don't think you
should underestimate
the shock he's had, Carl.
Yeah, I know. Very fragile,
isn't he, your brother?
His wife's just d*ed.
His wife.
Didn't much care for her
when she was alive.
Did you?
I beg your pardon?
TOM: Did you
care for her, Carl?
Tom.
I cared for her
in me own way.
TOM: What way was that, then?
She knew how
I felt about her.
Did she?
Shut it.
Don't tell me how to
behave in me own house.
It's not your house
though, is it?
It's mine as much
as it is his.
Tom.
And what are
you looking at?
I'm looking
at you, Carl.
Well, I don't like it.
Don't feel like you
need to hang about, duck.
We best get going.
Excuse me.
GERRI: I'm really
sorry about this.
Do you want your coats?
Yeah, I'm not surprised.
GERRI: Thank you for coming.
FRANK: Shall I drop you off?
Yeah. Thanks.
TOM: Can you do that, Frank?
Aye, aye.
Give them a lift home.
Look after yourself, Ronnie.
Thanks for coming.
Sorry about this.
One of those things.
Not to worry, duck.
MAGGIE: See you.
Thanks a lot.
Take care. Ta-ta.
Bloody hell.
Are you all right, Ronnie?
I don't know what to do.
Sod him. He'll bugger off
soon enough.
Tell you what,
why don't you
come back with us?
To London.
No, no. You're all right.
Well, why not?
Just for a few days, a week.
Whatever it takes.
Then we'll put you
on the train back home.
I don't know.
Think about it.
What do you reckon?
You might as well,
until you feel a bit better.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Okay.
Good.
Chuck a few things in a bag.
We'll clear up.
Yeah.
Have you got a bag?
Think so.
Carl, your dad's
coming home with us
for a couple of days.
Is he, now?
I think there's one
under the bed.
TOM: All right.
How did she go?
Eh?
She were dead
when I woke up.
Satisfied?
Excuse me, Carl.
I'll do that, Gerri.
No, I'll do it.
No, you leave it.
You sit yourself down.
(PLATES CLATTERING)
What am I doing this for?
Save me mum the trouble?
She's f*cking dead now.
Carl, listen to me.
No, no, no, no, no.
I'm going to get
a bottle of wine.
Carl, we've got
loads of wine.
Carl!
He won't be back.
Pajamas, get some shirts.
Are you gonna change?
Yeah.
Do you want this?
Yeah.
How you doing?
Are you all right?
Yeah, I'll be all right.
We'll be off soon.
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
Oh, hi.
Is Gerri in?
No.
Oh...
ls Tom here?
No, they're out.
What's it about?
I just wanted to see them.
They didn't say nothing.
Oh. No, they don't...
I just came on
the spur of the moment.
I'm a friend of Gerri's,
I work with her.
Oh!
Have they... Have they
gone to the allotment?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Can I come in?
Just to wait for them?
I don't know.
I'm really cold.
I'm here on me own.
I'm not going
to burgle you or anything.
I can give you
a description of the house,
if you like.
When you go in the kitchen,
the cooker's on the right,
and the sink's
straight in front of you,
and on the left is...
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Thanks.
I'm Mary.
What's your name?
Ronnie. Tom's me brother.
Oh...
ls it your wife
that's just passed away?
Yeah.
I'm really sorry.
That's all right.
Would you like me to
make you a cup of tea?
No, thank you.
Is it all right
if I make one for myself?
I don't think
Gerri and Tom would mind.
All right.
Have you come down
for a few days?
Yeah.
Yeah.
I haven't had
any breakfast.
Did you have breakfast?
Yeah.
With Tom and Gerri?
Yeah.
Do you want a cuddle?
You sure you
don't want some tea?
Aye, go on.
Yeah.
Oh, that's better.
It's really lovely
to be here.
Haven't been for months.
They invite me a lot.
We're really old friends.
Are you sleeping
in Joe's room?
Yeah.
All his little
bits and bobs.
Did he go to the funeral?
Yeah.
With his girlfriend?
No.
They're coming round later.
Are they?
Sorry I'm such a mess.
I didn't get to bed
until 5:00 and then
I couldn't sleep.
I just got up
and came straight here.
Does Gerri ever mention me?
No.
Mary.
No.
You look like Tom.
Oh, aye?
Yeah.
You've got a nice face.
Tom's got
a nice face, too.
What was your wife's name?
Linda.
Oh.
Was she nice?
Did you have
dinner last night?
We had chicken.
Oh, lovely.
They're good cooks,
aren't they?
Yeah.
I can't cook. Can you cook?
Nah.
(CHUCKLES)
I didn't really
eat anything yesterday.
Do you want some toast?
No, I'm all right, thank you.
Wouldn't mind
a cigarette, though.
Do you smoke?
Yeah.
Good.
Yeah. My friend
used to roll her own.
Do you want one of these?
No, it's all right.
I'll have one of mine.
No, go on, then.
For old time's sake.
We have to go out there.
We can stay
in here, can't we?
They won't know.
This takes me back.
Did you ever smoke dope?
Tried it a few times.
We used to. Me and
my best friend, Monica.
Don't see her anymore.
Did you like The Beatles?
They were all right.
I was more Elvis,
Jerry Lee Lewis.
Yeah.
I'm all shook up
(BOTH CHUCKLING)
Have you got any children?
Got a son.
Is he married?
Don't know.
You got kids?
No.
Unfortunately.
Have you got to go back soon?
Yeah. Got a few things
to sort out.
I don't suppose
your son will help you.
No.
I could come up
and give you a hand
if you'd like.
Have you got to move?
No.
I could take
a few days off work.
Are you warm enough?
I'll be all right.
We'll just finish these.
Oh. Do you know Ken?
Ken? Yeah.
Yeah. Did he go
to the funeral?
No.
He's a bit weird, isn't he?
Is he?
I don't really smoke.
I had too much
to drink last night.
I had a bit of a bad day.
My car broke down.
It had to be towed away.
They said it wasn't
worth repairing.
They gave me 20 quid for it.
That's not much.
No. What can you do
with 20 quid?
I bought myself
a bottle of champagne.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Did you finish it?
Yeah, I did.
I might have to have
a little bit of a lie down.
It's really lovely to
have someone to talk to.
Yeah.
It's peaceful here.
I might move away
somewhere else.
Start again.
I used to work in Majorca.
They'll be back soon.
Yeah.
There you go.
Thank you.
(DOOR OPENING)
TOM: Hello, Ronnie.
GERRI: We're back.
Hi, Gerri.
Hello, Mary.
Bloody hell!
Hi, Tom.
What are you doing here?
Well, I just
thought I'd...
Just get me boots off.
Where'd she spring from?
Bloody nuisance,
especially today.
You're not kidding.
Are you all right, Gerri?
Yes, Mary, I'm fine.
Did you drive?
No, I came on the tube.
Did you?
It might have been nice
if you'd phoned first, Mary.
Oh, I'm really sorry.
Joe and Katie are coming.
Yeah, Ronnie said.
All righty.
Tea, Ronnie?
Yeah.
GERRI: Come and sit
yourself down, Mary,
and have a cup of tea.
(CHANGING CHANNELS ON TV)
How's it going?
Inexorably.
I don't know what to do.
Well, if you don't, I don't.
I can't just chuck her out.
Can't you?
No. Look at
the state of her.
I know. Poor woman.
Joe and Katie
will be all right.
They can handle her.
I know.
I've got enough food.
That's all right, then.
Well. Here goes.
Do you want me
to give you a hand?
No, thank you, Mary.
Would you like to stay
for a bite to eat?
No, it's all right.
I don't want to be
in the way.
You won't be.
We've got plenty of food.
MARY: Are you still
angry with me?
Mary, I wasn't
angry with you.
I just felt
you'd let me down.
Gerri, I'd never
want to do that.
I'm really sorry.
Yes, and I know
you apologized.
I miss you.
I mean, I know that
I see you at work,
but we don't seem to talk
to each other anymore.
I feel terrible.
This is my family, Mary.
You've got to
understand that.
I do.
(SOBBING)
Come here.
You have to
take responsibility
for your actions.
I know.
Now, listen, Mary.
You need to
talk to somebody.
No, I don't want
to do that.
Well, I think
it would help you.
I just want to talk to you.
Why don't I have a word
with one of my colleagues?
As long as we're friends,
then I'm all right.
Well, that's
beside the point.
You need independent
professional help.
You'd be much happier.
Let's talk about it
on Tuesday, shall we?
Yeah.
And you have a think.
Yeah, we could have a drink.
Why don't you help me
lay the table?
He's really nice,
Ronnie, isn't he?
Hello, I saw you
through the window.
Hello, how are you?
I'm fine, how are you?
I'm good.
Katie, lovely to see you.
Lovely to see you.
How are you?
Fine.
Mary's in there.
Hello!
(BOTH EXCLAIMING)
We brought you
some chocolates.
(EXCLAIMS)
No, give them back!
Give them back!
You'll never
see them again.
Can I take your things?
Yeah, cheers.
I've got the longest scarf
in the world. Sorry.
And a tea cozy
on my head.
Come and meet Ronnie.
Ah! Great.
Mary's here.
Oh!
Hi, Katie.
Hi, Mary, how are you?
Good, thanks.
Excellent.
Hi, Joe.
Hi.
KATIE: Hi, you must be Ronnie.
I've heard a lot about you.
It's lovely to meet you.
This is Katie.
My big brother.
GERRI: Right, what are
we having to drink?
I'll have what
everyone else is having.
TOM: Red wine for me.
GERRI: We're having fish.
JOE: I'll have white, then.
KATIE: Actually I'll have
white wine as well, please.
TOM: Beer, Ronnie?
Yeah.
GERRI: White wine, Mary?
Yeah, please,
if that's all right.
TOM: I'll do that, Gez.
JOE: I'll get you
a beer, Ronnie.
So, I hear
you're a massive
Derby fan, Ronnie.
Yeah.
Great club.
I'm a Palace
supporter myself,
for my sins. (LAUGHS)
I'm still clinging on
to the hope that
we might crash back
through to the Premiership,
at some point.
What do you reckon
to Derby's chances?
I don't know,
not so bad.
Well, fingers crossed.
TOM: We met on
our first day at university
in Manchester.
Oh! Your first day!
TOM: We were in the same
halls of residence.
GERRI: We met on the stairs.
TOM: Yeah, I was
falling down them,
she was going up them.
I was falling up them.
(ALL LAUGHING)
JOE: Well, things
haven't changed, then.
And Tom's first job,
when we left uni,
was abroad for two years.
KATIE: Did you try not
to take it personally?
TOM: We came down
to London, didn't we,
for about nine months.
I got my first
geologist's job in Western
Australia in the outback.
It was just him
and a load of
Australian cowboys.
Like the wild west
out there.
All cork hats, was it?
And beers?
You've worked in Australia,
haven't you, Katie?
Yeah, I worked
in Sydney for a year.
I had the most
wonderful time there.
They know how
to enjoy themselves,
don't they, the Aussies?
Yeah.
And then you
came out and visited,
didn't you,
my first Christmas holiday?
GERRI: And we spent
Christmas on the beach.
Barbie on the beach?
Yeah.
GERRI: And then
when Tom had finished,
after two years,
I joined him again and we...
You went on your
grand tour, didn't you?
...came back overland.
Yeah. Yeah.
It took us seven months.
We got the boat from
Fremantle to Singapore
and then Singapore
to Malaysia
and then onto Thailand.
GERRI: Thailand.
Burma.
JOE: And to India.
KATIE: I'd love
to go to India.
GERRI: ...trekking in Nepal.
TOM: Trekking in Nepal,
the beach at Goa.
Wonderful. Holiday
of a lifetime.
GERRI: Pakistan. Afghanistan.
Iran. Turkey.
TOM: Turkey.
Over to the Greek Islands.
Greek Islands.
TOM: The wonderful thing was,
because I'd been two years
working in Australia
and earning
relatively good money
and nothing to
spend it on, really,
so, we didn't have to do it
on a really tight budget.
GERRI: Because some people
could just hitch,
but we could get buses
and trains and stuff.
Yeah, yeah.
KATIE: It must have
made a difference.
TOM: Well, you've been
to the Greek Islands,
haven't you, Mary?
Yeah.
Which island was it?
Corfu.
Yeah.
KATIE: What were
you doing on Corfu?
I only ran a bar
on the beach.
JOE: You were
a cocktail waitress,
were you?
Yeah.
(ALL CHUCKLING)
GERRI: So, when are
you going to Paris?
KATIE: A week on Friday.
JOE: Yeah. We've got
an early start, 6:22 train.
TOM: Oh, no.
KATIE: We get in at Paris,
what is it...
JOE: Quarter to 10:00.
KATIE: Yeah, 9:50.
JOE: Have breakfast
by the Seine.
TOM: Have you got
your hotel booked?
KATIE: Yeah, we've got
a lovely hotel, haven't we?
JOE: Very nice, yeah.
KATIE: Beautiful.
In the Marais area.
TOM: Yeah?
KATIE: It will be brilliant
for our Christmas shopping.
TOM: When are
you coming back?
KATIE: On Sunday.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Another Year (2010)
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