The Pact (2021–…): Season 2, Episode 2 - Episode #2.2 - full transcript
As Connor grows closer to Megan and Jamie, Christine pulls out all the stops to dispute his claim. She leans on Kate to find what she needs. Will receives an ultimatum from his wife Samantha. Connor shows up at Megan's hen party.
I went into Liam's room today.
First time since the funeral.
I still see him sometimes.
Is that crazy?
Alfie wasn't sleeping.
He said he saw someone
outside the house.
He said he saw Uncle Liam.
Who are you?
I think I'm your brother.
It's just someone mucking about.
What do you want, money?
I'm not cut out for this.
I know how scary this is.
It's the start of a whole new
chapter, and you get to write it.
You get to decide
who you are as a mother.
I need some information.
Connor Moran?
I've been wondering, you know,
whether he's seeing someone else.
It's Joe.
Come near my family again,
and I'll kill you.
Connor Moran stalked us for nine
months.
We weren't the first either.
So what should I call you, then?
Christine? Mum?
I am not your mother.
Nearly £2,000 to get you set
up somewhere.
What, pay me off so you can ditch
me all over again?
If you won't tell me what happened,
then I'll find out for myself.
And then the others will see exactly
what kind of mother you really are.
You really don't want to cross me,
Connor.
The nightmares are back.
Only, now they're worse than ever.
The house is a maze.
And I'm lost in it.
There's more corridors, more...
...rooms, different levels,
twisting around like a Rubik's cube.
And the scariest thing is
I'm all on my own.
HE WHIMPERS
HE EXHALES HEAVILY
HE BREATHES HEAVILY
HIS BREATHING DEEPENS
HE GROANS
You OK?
Yeah, yeah, I'm good.
Just, er...
...late for work.
HE SIGHS
Just sparring at the gym.
I'm out of practice, aren't I?
DOORBELL RINGS
William Reese?
Can we come in, please?
Yeah, of course.
Mr Moran claims you assaulted him
last night.
What happened to your hands?
He jumped me.
So I defended myself.
Connor Moran attacked you?
Yes. Why would he do that?
I wish I knew.
The guy showed up out the blue and
started stalking me and my family.
Why is he stalking you?
He's got it in his head
that they're related.
Like, long lost brothers.
You're not listening. Lock him up.
He's got form for this type
of shit, I'm telling you.
SHOUTING OFF-SCREEN
Mr Moran claims
you were with another man.
I was on my own. Was there a
conversation before this attack?
OFF-SCREEN: MUM? MUM?
He just jumped you?
Yes.
He says there was a chase
that you and this other man
pursued him for some time.
Well, like I said - he's a liar,
OFF-SCREEN: MUM?
Babe, can you sort that out, please?
Look, I don't even know
who this guy is.
He's the problem here, not me.
If you just talked to him,
you'd feel the same.
It's like Liam's back.
Liam wasn't an actual criminal.
Just meet him properly before you
start passing judgment.
I don't like going behind Mum's
back.
We're her kids -
it's in the job description.
Morning. Hey! Hey.
Usual? Thanks, love.
Joe, all right? He hasn't been in
for his morning pastry in ages.
Yeah, he's on a crash diet.
God knows why.
He'll only put it back on.
All good with you two?
Yeah. Yeah, definitely.
Nothing I need to know about?
Is it still windy out there?
Let's skip the weather and talk
about your mum.
I want to know what's going on.
I was trying to scare him off.
Ain't that what you wanted?
Not like this.
If the police charge you, the whole
development might be pulled.
If the police find the CCTV,
Mum, I'll be all over it.
I'll handle that. How?
I don't know yet.
Great.
I've worked so hard for this.
Sam's family have invested
a fortune.
I know, erm...
You focus on... on the business.
Let me worry about Connor.
Mum's sure he's got it wrong,
but you should see him, Beth.
Did she ever talk
to you about any of this?
No, of course not.
It sounds dodgy to me.
What was on his police record?
Assault, burglary, breaking
a restraining order.
He's done this to other
families and he's on bail.
But he doesn't seem dangerous.
HE SIGHS
He doesn't.
I've been thinking about Dad.
I mean, isn't it weird
that he never got in touch?
Not once in 20 years.
Not even at Will's wedding,
or Liam's funeral.
I mean, how could you cut
a family loose like that?
How would you live with yourself?
I don't know, love. So, maybe
he didn't leave out choice.
Maybe Mum kicked him out,
told him never to make contact.
So, she was controlling
the whole thing.
Why would she do that?
Because she lost
it when he had an affair.
I mean, it's the only thing
that makes sense.
Mum said that he didn't.
Don't know where he is, do you?
No-one's seen Harry since
he walked out, love.
What was he like?
I mean, you were all friends, right?
BETH SIGHS
He was a GP, so he was respected,
well-liked.
But he was... he was a bit sad.
Do you know why?
Depressed, maybe. I mean, no-one
talked about mental health
in those days.
Do you reckon you can help find him?
I mean, you've got access
to records...
I can't, love, especially not
without your mum's say-so.
It's far more likely that this
Connor person has got it wrong.
Erm, what's all this?
Is that him?
You left this at the shop.
HE GASPS
Oh, thanks.
I was going to cancel it.
It's probably maxed out
on chips anyway.
Yeah, probably.
THEY CHUCKLE
Erm, do you want a coffee?
No.
But you can buy me a drink
Saturday night.
Text me.
Erm, I don't have your number.
Yeah, you do.
If someone makes an accusation,
we can't not follow it up.
Will is not the problem here.
This boy has a track record
of harassment.
Has he harassed you directly?
I think he broke into my house.
He's following me. And my kids.
Will's son saw him standing
outside their house.
Doing what?
I don't know. Does it matter?
I need evidence that demonstrates
a pattern of intent.
OK? So have you kept any diaries,
or...
Look, if I had! If I...
If I had evidence,
I would give it to you.
Just look at the records
you pull for me.
Will is a businessman,
and Connor Moran is
a convicted criminal.
I need you to make
these charges go away.
You're putting me
in a really awkward position. Yeah.
And it could get a lot worse
if you don't play ball.
I saved your reputation.
You're a good man.
And now I'm asking for your help...
...cos I really, really need it.
I thought you'd stood me up.
What happened to your face?
I ran into your brother.
It looks worse than it is.
Want to sit down?
You don't need to be scared.
HE SCOFFS
We've seen your police report.
You've done this before.
Yeah, and I got it wrong.
I'm not ashamed to admit that.
So what makes you think
you got it right this time?
The way you all look at me.
Look, Mum says we're not related.
And do you believe her?
Look, maybe she had her reasons.
I don't know.
But I can't change what she did,
or why my life turned out this way.
But I can start over.
I can do it all again.
If you let me.
What do you want from us?
All my life, I've been alone.
I just want to
get to know my family.
Yeah, absolutely.
I understand that.
Um, I'm going to have
to call you back.
Yeah, sorry. OK. Bye-bye. Bye.
Ah, Beth, I'm running late.
I got a million calls to make.
Well, they can wait five minutes.
Oh, there's an MDT today.
I've got a report...
I know about Connor.
Jamie and Meghan told me,
only don't have a go,
because I dragged it out with them.
I was worried about you.
Why didn't you tell me?
I just want this whole thing
to go away.
Have you met him?
I think he's dangerous.
What, do you think maybe
this is a work thing?
A grudge from an old case
or something?
I don't know.
Have you talked to the police?
They can't do anything unless
we can prove a course of conduct.
Well, the kids want answers.
They're asking about Harry.
SHE LAUGHS Jesus.
Well, it's not the worst idea
in the world.
Finding him might give them some...
Harry's got nothing to do with this.
What if he had a one-night stand,
a quick fumble at work conference?
Wow, Beth, just cos Joe
might be playing away...
That's not fair.
I'm on your side, Chris,
and I don't believe this boy
for a minute.
But you need to prove him wrong
before those kids get too attached.
He could be preying on them.
You know how fragile Jamie is.
Think about it.
How did Liam get into drugs?
Think they were an escape
from school, home...
Will always had to be the big man.
He was the rugby champ,
the number one son.
Me and Liam, we were different.
Thought we were weak.
So he bullied you?
Didn't your mum do anything?
She didn't see most of it.
She was busy working.
What about grandparents?
Are they still around?
They died before we were born.
Thought Liam would be happier
once Will moved out, but...
...guess the damage was done.
He smoked a lot of weed,
fell in with the wrong people...
...then he got into the harder stuff.
Mum put him into rehab
a couple of times.
Sometimes he'd be OK for a while.
He'd pretend.
I was studying a lot at the time.
TEARFULLY: I wasn't
paying enough attention.
You can't put that on yourself.
Look, what happened
wasn't your fault.
Seriously.
Come on.
You can't defer forever.
You've got opportunities.
If I had a shot
at something like that...
...I'd take it.
When Liam died,
I started having panic attacks.
It's taken a while to sort them out.
You had help?
Mm.
It's one day at a time, yeah?
You ever done one of these?
My foster sister had one.
You know you can solve it online?
Yeah, that's not the point.
She just used to switch
all the stickers around.
Come with me.
Both of you.
Look, it's three bedrooms, newly
renovated, loads of character...
Massive garden, look.
How much? 350.
350,000?! No, £3.50.
Well, where's that coming from?
Well, a bank.
We've already got a loan
to do up the bar.
Yeah, which is doing great.
Would you just look? It's perfect.
We can't afford it.
Look, do you like it?
The bath is pink.
But we can change the bath.
PHONE BUZZES
Look, do you even want to live
with me?
Sometimes it feels
like you're not...
Megan? Sorry, I-I've got to go.
Back in 20.
Mega...!
What's going on?
I think you know Connor.
HE SNIFFS
Got a DNA test.
Should get the results
within 48 hours.
Nothing to be afraid, have you?
Of course not.
Swab inside your cheek, put it back
in the tube, seal it up.
What's your birthday?
15.07.98.
Well, that's the date
Social Services gave me, anyway.
No-one knows the real one.
Right, can you check those, Megan?
You happy?
Mm.
OK.
Can you seal that up?
I'll call a courier.
Is that all you've got to say?
Look at him, Mum.
It's like Liam sitting there.
And this will prove
it's a coincidence.
STICKY TAPE RASPS
We might get back to work then.
I need a moment with Connor, please.
DOOR SLAMS
Why do you hate me so much?
I don't hate you, Connor.
I'm sorting this out
so we both get closure.
There's something you could do
for me in return, though.
Will knows
he made a mistake last night,
and we would all appreciate it
if you would drop your complaint.
I drop it...
...as soon as you tell me the truth.
Tell me why you got rid of me.
I've told you all I know.
I can't make it any clearer.
WHISPERING: You're not
a part of this family.
We'll see.
Till then, I'm not going anywhere.
I don't trust her. I just don't.
She is trying to sort it.
I mean, the test was her idea.
You know she came to see me
last night?
She tried to pay me off
to stay away from you.
What?
Look, I'm not here for money or to
cause trouble.
I just want to get to know you.
When your mum looks at me, it's like
she doesn't want me to exist,
like she looks right through me.
I'm sorry.
We don't all feel like that.
Yeah, but she's in charge of them,
ain't she?
Doesn't matter what you or Jamie
think, she's the one that's calling
the shots, treating
you like you're 12.
You should come to the party
tonight.
It's a pre-wedding thing.
Hen do, stag do, all in one.
Just for a drink.
It's probably not a good idea.
You'll be safe with us.
Promise.
And Mum won't be there till late.
She's got some meeting.
What kind of meeting's more
important than her own
daughter's hen do?
Don't ask me.
Get changed.
Baby-sitter's due any minute.
Give me a sec. Let me...
Let me just chill with Alfie
for a bit.
No, he's asleep...
SHE SIGHS
...and his teacher
wants to see us next week.
Something about
changing his attitude.
What change?
He's been playing up,
getting boisterous.
Pushed some kid around today
apparently.
He's a six-year-old boy.
And maybe he's picking up on
what's going on with you.
You need to see a psychologist.
No, no, no, no.
Don't start that shit again, please.
Why are you so afraid
of talking about stuff?
It doesn't make you less of a man.
It makes you more of one.
That touchy-feely shit's for
people like Jamie, not me.
You assaulted someone!
Oh, so you believe some random
guy's story over your own husband?
I know when you're lying.
Look, babe, relax.
I'm going to sort this.
I won't let it affect the business.
I swear, that development
is going ahead.
You're damn right it won't
affect our business.
And I will not allow violence
around me or my son.
Do you understand?
You know I'd never hurt you.
I'm booking you in with someone
and if you don't go, you and I
are going to have problems, OK?
Hurry up.
We'll be late for the party.
Wear the flowery one, it suits you.
Yeah, and it's slimming.
Who are you trying to impress?
You, obviously.
PHONE CHIMES
HE TAPS KEYS
It's not going to be us and a load
of fake-tanned influencers, is it?
I think Geth's parents will be
there.
What about Christine?
She's coming later. Why?
I'll wear my flame-retardant jacket.
Have I got any aftershave?
Not since the millennium. Ha.
I still can't believe
Megan's getting married.
I swear, she was in nappies
about five minutes ago.
Madam.
Thank you.
It's ages since I've seen everyone.
Be really nice to reconnect.
Is everything all right?
Yeah. I'm fine.
You're taking your meds?
Yeah.
I had a break, but...
I'm going to start again.
If you're at the wedding,
I need you on your game.
What do you think I'm going to say,
Christine?
I don't mean it like that.
I have worked so hard to make
a life for my kids.
Give them some stability.
I failed Liam and now this.
Kate, I don't know who
I am without my kids.
You're the toughest woman I know.
You've been like a superhero
with those kids, Christine.
You always have been.
I never could have
coped the way you did.
I have got your back.
Did you see a grief counsellor?
CHRISTINE SCOFFS
What can they do?
Can't bring Liam back.
But you know how important
it is to talk.
I mean, isn't that always what
you say to your clients?
I don't think you deal with things.
I think you bottle it up.
And you can't do that forever
cos it's not healthy.
I don't want to drag up the past.
I want to forget.
It's not as simple as that, though,
is it?
Did you bring his file?
The records weren't digitised,
so I scanned the originals.
Where are the originals now?
Don't worry. They're safe.
I need you to destroy them.
I can't do that.
Kate, there are tens of thousands
of files in that archive.
Documents go missing all the time.
Yeah.
But, Christine, I can't...
You know what'll happen if someone
gets their hands on those.
Do you ever think about what we did?
Because I do.
All the time.
Come on, let's have a good time.
Hi. Hey!
Hey, how are you?
Hi. You all right?
Good to see you. Yeah, you too.
Hey, man, you all right?
Hey, help yourselves to a drink.
Do we get any family discount?
Yeah, there's a bar tab.
Tight-arse.
Thanks, Geth.
Yeah, that's all right.
Cider all right? Yeah, great.
Thanks for coming.
I've never felt so out of place
in my entire... I'll tell you now,
if somebody starts twerking,
I'm out of here.
He was the worst at school dances.
Yeah, I can believe it.
He danced like he was
being electrocuted. I know!
Ee-ee-ee-ee!
That's how you danced. I know.
Bloody hell.
Megan, you didn't say he was coming.
Oh, one drink's not going to hurt.
Yeah, but your mother's coming.
It's my party. I get to decide.
Come on, I'll introduce you.
Oh, my God.
That's him.
The fuck?
No, no, no, no... Don't you dare.
You're in enough trouble. Leave it.
I heard you had a bit of
trouble with the police.
Beth's like Gran too.
You can trust her.
Er...
When I was 15, I put my
foster dad in hospital.
He'd done plenty worse to me,
but it was the first time
that I'd fought back.
They pressed charges,
so I got sent to juvie.
After I came out, I tried to get my
foster brother out of the house.
I got arrested for breaking in.
And while I was in custody...
...my foster dad killed him.
Bloody hell. I am so sorry.
Look, I had good reasons for
what I did and if that makes me
dangerous, then fair enough.
I need that cash.
You need to pay me.
Give me the cash you owe me!
Kayla! You owe me! Leave her alone!
Stay the fuck out of this.
I want my money.
What does she owe you?
Huh?
50.50. Right.
Yeah.
50.
50. Take it and go.
Just fuck off.
How much have you taken?
You should have seen me...
Look at me, Kayla!
How much?
I don't feel very well.
All right. All right. Ugh...
Ugh! Ugh!
OK.
It's OK.
I'm ringing for help now.
I'm ringing for help. All right,
my love. I'm ringing for help.
OK. All right, all right.
What about these other families
that you latched on to?
I just got it wrong.
But this is different.
When you look at me,
don't you see Liam?
Just like they do?
PHONE VIBRATES
Oh, I've got to get this.
Oh, for crying out loud.
I wasn't even sure if you liked me.
How many extra portions
does a guy need to hand out?
I'm not very good at this.
I've got this, like...
social anxiety thing.
It started when Liam died.
What happens when you get anxious?
Sorry, I...
It's all right if you don't
want to talk about it.
It's like the whole
world's closing in on me.
The walls, the ground, the sky.
Like I'm in this bubble and
it's getting smaller and smaller
and I'm suffocating.
Anxious now?
No.
I'm happy you're here.
If Dad had an affair,
that could explain it.
Are you sure you can't help find
him? It's not my place, love.
Anyway, I wouldn't
know where to start.
I tried to track him down,
but I could only get so far.
Well, what'd you find?
Erm... Well, I don't think
he's a GP any more.
And he was claiming
Social Security in Bristol.
Harry was on benefits? Yeah.
Yeah, he stopped about nine months
ago.
Ah...
Cos he could have died.
It's fine. He left
when we were kids.
Can't remember what he looks like.
Oh, excuse me. Erm...
How's Kayla? I'm her social worker,
Christine Rees.
She's stabilised.
Our main concern right now
is the baby.
Why, what's wrong?
We need to get her up to obstetrics.
Do you know how long
she's been using?
No.
No, she told me she stopped.
There won't be any
more news tonight.
Can I see her? Sorry.
If you ring us tomorrow,
we'll have more information.
PHONE VIBRATES
Just a beer, please, mate. Cheers.
And a prosecco, please.
Cheers. Thank you.
I'm Sam.
I'm married to Will.
Yeah, I figured.
He's in the bathroom.
I'm sorry about what happened.
It's not your fault.
The family don't have money, you
know, if that's why you're here.
Harry left the house when he walked
out, but that's all they've got.
Is that what you think of me?
That I'm some con man?
You know, you should be more
worried about your husband.
Will's always had, erm...
...issues... Hmm.
...but I've never seen him do
something like this before.
I don't want one stupid mistake
to ruin his whole life.
Our company's building
an adventure park.
We haven't ticked off all
the permit boxes yet and...
...I don't want any trouble.
He's a good man.
And a good dad.
I just...
I want you to know that.
He knocked me down with a pole.
He could have stopped there,
but then he beat the shit out of me.
That's not a good man.
Cheers.
HE SNIFFS
Don't worry.
Megan warned him off.
And Sam'd bollock him
if he tried anything.
Anyway, where's... where's your mum?
Erm, not coming.
She just texted Megan.
Got held up at work.
Guess I can stay, then.
Do you want to stay at mine tonight?
Sure.
Never got to finish that
chat about the house.
We decided it wasn't right.
Erm, well, YOU decided.
You know, we've looked at, like,
dozens now and you keep turning them
down.
Because they're not the one.
I don't see you offering
any alternatives.
Do you really want this?
What do you mean?
Me. You know, marriage, a house...
...babies, maybe.
I don't know, cos I just...
Sometimes it feels like you don't.
Or sometimes it feels like you're
delaying it or avoiding it.
No, I'm not. You are.
Look, I've got examples.
I don't need examples.
I might just go home.
Here we go again.
Look, I've had a really nice night
and you're ruining it.
Well, I've had a shit night cos
I've been worrying about us!
Look, I know you've got a
lot on your plate right now,
but this is so important, OK?
The wedding's a few days away
and if you're not sure about it...
I am.
OK, well, it doesn't feel like it.
You've got no idea what it's like
to be part of our family.
What do you mean?
You've got it all - a mum, a dad
that actually love each other,
zero tragedy, all of this.
It's just a lot to get my head
around, now it's real.
OK, well, Megan...
...we are not your parents.
This will be different.
How do you know?
Cos I'd never leave you.
You know, unless you interrupted
the Six Nations or something.
You know, all bets are off, but...
Come here.
Let's say goodbye to my parents,
all right?
Come here.
Hey.
Oh, come on.
I'll walk you to the car.
Everything all right?
I just don't you falling out over me
if that's what's going on.
It's all right.
Mum thinks I'm rushing into it.
I'm too young or too upset
or too whatever for marriage.
So she made the mistake.
She's trying to control you.
She wants to keep you in the house.
Why are you even listening to her?
Don't want to make a mess of it
like they did.
Do you love him? God, yeah.
Do you want to marry him?
Yeah. So screw what your mum thinks!
Come here.
This is me.
Thanks for coming.
I had a good time.
We should do it again.
Bye, then.
OK.
Bye.
Actually...
Been waiting ages to do that.
CAR HORN HONKS
He's going to charge
you for waiting.
Don't care.
PHONE CHIMES
You haven't taken my keys, have you?
No.
I'm sure I put them in my bag.
You're always sure...
and they always turn up. Hmm.
Did you have a good night? Yeah.
You?
Ah, 7/10. Not all bad.
So are we buying Connor's story,
then?
I don't know.
Christine was pretty adamant.
Isn't she always.
If Harry did have an affair, then
that might explain why he walked
out on the family, cos that
has never sat right with me.
And Connor thinks he might
have ended up in Bristol.
You're better off staying out of it.
I know. I know.
How about we bump up that
seven to an eight?
Or a nine?
Seven's fine for tonight.
HE GRUNTS
HE BREATHES HEAVILY
I've booked you in with someone.
Yeah.
At least you're talking to me again.
Ugh.
I tried to talk Connor into
dropping the charges last night.
And he told me what you did.
I don't want to be with someone
who's capable of doing that.
I'm sorry.
I need you to prove it.
Hi, yeah, it's Beth Saunders here,
calling from South Wales
Social Services.
Hiya.
Erm, I'm looking for some
information on someone who is
claiming benefits in your area.
Yeah, his name's Harry Rees.
I've checked the
evidence log and, erm...
...there's no CCTV,
there's no witnesses,
so it's Connor's word
against Will's.
Thank you. That's all I can do.
PHONE VIBRATES
I can't make an assault
investigation disappear.
Only Connor can do that.
I need to take this.
Christine.
What's really going on
with you and this kid?
I just want him gone.
If I were you, I wouldn't come home.
She's going to freak when she finds
out you invited him last night.
I make my own decisions,
unlike some.
What's that supposed to mean?
You're her bitch. Whatever.
What do you want?
I want to talk to him.
Will you give us a minute?
Well, you can talk while
we're standing here.
If you try anything,
I'll throw you out myself.
Don't be so dramatic, will you?
If I hear so much
as raised voices...
Sorry to worry you.
Is she all right?
Doctor's checked her out
and she's fine. Bit shaken.
Do you want to go through?
CHRISTINE SIGHS
You all right, Carol?
Nurses said you had a fall.
Well, at least
there's no bones broken.
I was making a run for it.
I brought you some grapes.
The day has gone from bad to worse.
You in any pain?
You'd like that, wouldn't you?
Then you could stand out
there with the nurses,
whispering, plotting
what to do with me.
It was a genuine question.
Did you bring cigarettes?
You can't smoke in here, Mum.
Then leave me alone.
Where did you get this?
Mum, where did you get this photo?
Liam came to see me.
Nice lad.
Bit weird, but still, he's your son.
When was he here? Yesterday.
And what did he say to you?
We had a lovely chat.
He doesn't think much of you,
though, does he?
That was not Liam.
You're confused and
I'm taking this back.
What kind of a mother tells
her kids their nan's dead?
Let them live their whole lives, not
knowing their own flesh and blood?
You do not get to question
me about parenting.
It's cruel! And you'd
know all about that.
Why would I let you meet them
when you'd just pour
poison in their ears?
So dramatic.
Put up with years of abuse from you.
Think I'd expose my kids
to someone so toxic?
You don't deserve to know them.
Next time, bring cigarettes.
Are we just going to
sit here in silence?
Cos this is kind of pointless.
Look, man...
I wanted to apologise.
Go on, then.
I'm sorry.
I'd appreciate it if
you'd talk to the police.
Make them drop the investigation.
I'll pay your medical bills.
Compensation. Whatever you want.
This isn't about money.
It's always been about family.
Well, family's important to me, too.
Was Liam important?
I wasn't the best big brother.
I know that.
There was a lot of pressure on me.
When my dad walked out,
I was the man of the house.
That was my job.
I've met men like you
time and time again.
I dropped the charges.
But not for your sake.
It's for your wife and kid.
See you around.
MAN: Hello?
Who's there?
Who are you?
I'm looking for Harry.
Does he still live here?
Who's asking?
I'm a friend. Beth Saunders.
Do you know when he'll be back?
Er, aye, aye, sure, sure.
Erm... Come in. I've got his
phone number somewhere. Come on.
Come on in.
You're wondering what a man
like Harry's doing in a
place like this, huh?
Well, everyone's got some kind
of monkey on their back, eh?
What's yours?
I just want to help people.
Oh! I'd pick a new
want if I was you.
It's a losing battle,
state this country's in.
I haven't got my glasses.
It's one of these.
Thanks.
Yeah, they're shopping lists.
There's no number.
Harry Rees owes me money.
If you're a mate of his,
you can pay up.
Don't do anything stupid.
Give me your wallet!
No, no!
How much does he owe you?
A lot more than this.
Well, I can get you the money.
Just let me leave.
I saved that money for years.
I was getting out of this dump!
What else have you got? Nothing.
You must have a phone.
Come on. Hand it over.
Argh!
Ugh!
Fuck!
PHONE CHIMES
PHONE CHIMES
"Whoa! What's going on?
These are my cars!"
"Sorry."
PHONE BEEPS
You got the results?
Yeah.
I've printed you each a copy.
Here's a lab report that
proves conclusively...
...that Connor Moran is
not part of this family.
I know you're disappointed cos
you wanted it to be true,
but at least now you know.
I can't believe it.
This doesn't rule out Dad, though.
Maybe we need to find him.
Maybe your dad doesn't
want to be found.
He didn't come knocking
when Liam died.
When Will got married.
Now that you're getting married.
He's not interested, love.
I'd have thought that was obvious.
Liam and Connor are
pretty much identical.
It can't be a coincidence.
If Dad had an affair,
just tell us, Mum.
Is that why he left?
Megan, stop it, will you?
Why is no-one else challenging this?
Cos you want Liam back and
so you want it to be true,
but it's bullshit.
Connor Moran has been targeting
families like ours for years.
You just fell for it.
He told me you paid him money.
Two grand to get away from us.
Well, that's ridiculous.
Why would he lie?
Because he's been lying all along.
Why would I give him £2,000?
What, are you going to trust some
con man over your own mother?
Get real, will you?
Haven't we been through enough? Huh?
Yes.
Yeah.
Jamie, you OK, love?
Not really.
Can we just put this behind us,
please?
PHONE CHIMES
PHONE VIBRATES
I'm sorry you didn't get
the result you wanted.
You're not sorry.
I know how much you
wanted it to be true...
...but the results couldn't
be any clearer, Connor.
Ah, this proves jack shit.
There's a reason
you're afraid of me.
You need to leave us alone now.
Stay away from my family.
Stay away from my mother.
I'm onto something
way more interesting.
What does that mean?
I will dig and dig
until I find the truth
and when I do, I will
tell them all about it.
I'll tear your family apart.
HE EXHALES
SHE SHOUTS
First time since the funeral.
I still see him sometimes.
Is that crazy?
Alfie wasn't sleeping.
He said he saw someone
outside the house.
He said he saw Uncle Liam.
Who are you?
I think I'm your brother.
It's just someone mucking about.
What do you want, money?
I'm not cut out for this.
I know how scary this is.
It's the start of a whole new
chapter, and you get to write it.
You get to decide
who you are as a mother.
I need some information.
Connor Moran?
I've been wondering, you know,
whether he's seeing someone else.
It's Joe.
Come near my family again,
and I'll kill you.
Connor Moran stalked us for nine
months.
We weren't the first either.
So what should I call you, then?
Christine? Mum?
I am not your mother.
Nearly £2,000 to get you set
up somewhere.
What, pay me off so you can ditch
me all over again?
If you won't tell me what happened,
then I'll find out for myself.
And then the others will see exactly
what kind of mother you really are.
You really don't want to cross me,
Connor.
The nightmares are back.
Only, now they're worse than ever.
The house is a maze.
And I'm lost in it.
There's more corridors, more...
...rooms, different levels,
twisting around like a Rubik's cube.
And the scariest thing is
I'm all on my own.
HE WHIMPERS
HE EXHALES HEAVILY
HE BREATHES HEAVILY
HIS BREATHING DEEPENS
HE GROANS
You OK?
Yeah, yeah, I'm good.
Just, er...
...late for work.
HE SIGHS
Just sparring at the gym.
I'm out of practice, aren't I?
DOORBELL RINGS
William Reese?
Can we come in, please?
Yeah, of course.
Mr Moran claims you assaulted him
last night.
What happened to your hands?
He jumped me.
So I defended myself.
Connor Moran attacked you?
Yes. Why would he do that?
I wish I knew.
The guy showed up out the blue and
started stalking me and my family.
Why is he stalking you?
He's got it in his head
that they're related.
Like, long lost brothers.
You're not listening. Lock him up.
He's got form for this type
of shit, I'm telling you.
SHOUTING OFF-SCREEN
Mr Moran claims
you were with another man.
I was on my own. Was there a
conversation before this attack?
OFF-SCREEN: MUM? MUM?
He just jumped you?
Yes.
He says there was a chase
that you and this other man
pursued him for some time.
Well, like I said - he's a liar,
OFF-SCREEN: MUM?
Babe, can you sort that out, please?
Look, I don't even know
who this guy is.
He's the problem here, not me.
If you just talked to him,
you'd feel the same.
It's like Liam's back.
Liam wasn't an actual criminal.
Just meet him properly before you
start passing judgment.
I don't like going behind Mum's
back.
We're her kids -
it's in the job description.
Morning. Hey! Hey.
Usual? Thanks, love.
Joe, all right? He hasn't been in
for his morning pastry in ages.
Yeah, he's on a crash diet.
God knows why.
He'll only put it back on.
All good with you two?
Yeah. Yeah, definitely.
Nothing I need to know about?
Is it still windy out there?
Let's skip the weather and talk
about your mum.
I want to know what's going on.
I was trying to scare him off.
Ain't that what you wanted?
Not like this.
If the police charge you, the whole
development might be pulled.
If the police find the CCTV,
Mum, I'll be all over it.
I'll handle that. How?
I don't know yet.
Great.
I've worked so hard for this.
Sam's family have invested
a fortune.
I know, erm...
You focus on... on the business.
Let me worry about Connor.
Mum's sure he's got it wrong,
but you should see him, Beth.
Did she ever talk
to you about any of this?
No, of course not.
It sounds dodgy to me.
What was on his police record?
Assault, burglary, breaking
a restraining order.
He's done this to other
families and he's on bail.
But he doesn't seem dangerous.
HE SIGHS
He doesn't.
I've been thinking about Dad.
I mean, isn't it weird
that he never got in touch?
Not once in 20 years.
Not even at Will's wedding,
or Liam's funeral.
I mean, how could you cut
a family loose like that?
How would you live with yourself?
I don't know, love. So, maybe
he didn't leave out choice.
Maybe Mum kicked him out,
told him never to make contact.
So, she was controlling
the whole thing.
Why would she do that?
Because she lost
it when he had an affair.
I mean, it's the only thing
that makes sense.
Mum said that he didn't.
Don't know where he is, do you?
No-one's seen Harry since
he walked out, love.
What was he like?
I mean, you were all friends, right?
BETH SIGHS
He was a GP, so he was respected,
well-liked.
But he was... he was a bit sad.
Do you know why?
Depressed, maybe. I mean, no-one
talked about mental health
in those days.
Do you reckon you can help find him?
I mean, you've got access
to records...
I can't, love, especially not
without your mum's say-so.
It's far more likely that this
Connor person has got it wrong.
Erm, what's all this?
Is that him?
You left this at the shop.
HE GASPS
Oh, thanks.
I was going to cancel it.
It's probably maxed out
on chips anyway.
Yeah, probably.
THEY CHUCKLE
Erm, do you want a coffee?
No.
But you can buy me a drink
Saturday night.
Text me.
Erm, I don't have your number.
Yeah, you do.
If someone makes an accusation,
we can't not follow it up.
Will is not the problem here.
This boy has a track record
of harassment.
Has he harassed you directly?
I think he broke into my house.
He's following me. And my kids.
Will's son saw him standing
outside their house.
Doing what?
I don't know. Does it matter?
I need evidence that demonstrates
a pattern of intent.
OK? So have you kept any diaries,
or...
Look, if I had! If I...
If I had evidence,
I would give it to you.
Just look at the records
you pull for me.
Will is a businessman,
and Connor Moran is
a convicted criminal.
I need you to make
these charges go away.
You're putting me
in a really awkward position. Yeah.
And it could get a lot worse
if you don't play ball.
I saved your reputation.
You're a good man.
And now I'm asking for your help...
...cos I really, really need it.
I thought you'd stood me up.
What happened to your face?
I ran into your brother.
It looks worse than it is.
Want to sit down?
You don't need to be scared.
HE SCOFFS
We've seen your police report.
You've done this before.
Yeah, and I got it wrong.
I'm not ashamed to admit that.
So what makes you think
you got it right this time?
The way you all look at me.
Look, Mum says we're not related.
And do you believe her?
Look, maybe she had her reasons.
I don't know.
But I can't change what she did,
or why my life turned out this way.
But I can start over.
I can do it all again.
If you let me.
What do you want from us?
All my life, I've been alone.
I just want to
get to know my family.
Yeah, absolutely.
I understand that.
Um, I'm going to have
to call you back.
Yeah, sorry. OK. Bye-bye. Bye.
Ah, Beth, I'm running late.
I got a million calls to make.
Well, they can wait five minutes.
Oh, there's an MDT today.
I've got a report...
I know about Connor.
Jamie and Meghan told me,
only don't have a go,
because I dragged it out with them.
I was worried about you.
Why didn't you tell me?
I just want this whole thing
to go away.
Have you met him?
I think he's dangerous.
What, do you think maybe
this is a work thing?
A grudge from an old case
or something?
I don't know.
Have you talked to the police?
They can't do anything unless
we can prove a course of conduct.
Well, the kids want answers.
They're asking about Harry.
SHE LAUGHS Jesus.
Well, it's not the worst idea
in the world.
Finding him might give them some...
Harry's got nothing to do with this.
What if he had a one-night stand,
a quick fumble at work conference?
Wow, Beth, just cos Joe
might be playing away...
That's not fair.
I'm on your side, Chris,
and I don't believe this boy
for a minute.
But you need to prove him wrong
before those kids get too attached.
He could be preying on them.
You know how fragile Jamie is.
Think about it.
How did Liam get into drugs?
Think they were an escape
from school, home...
Will always had to be the big man.
He was the rugby champ,
the number one son.
Me and Liam, we were different.
Thought we were weak.
So he bullied you?
Didn't your mum do anything?
She didn't see most of it.
She was busy working.
What about grandparents?
Are they still around?
They died before we were born.
Thought Liam would be happier
once Will moved out, but...
...guess the damage was done.
He smoked a lot of weed,
fell in with the wrong people...
...then he got into the harder stuff.
Mum put him into rehab
a couple of times.
Sometimes he'd be OK for a while.
He'd pretend.
I was studying a lot at the time.
TEARFULLY: I wasn't
paying enough attention.
You can't put that on yourself.
Look, what happened
wasn't your fault.
Seriously.
Come on.
You can't defer forever.
You've got opportunities.
If I had a shot
at something like that...
...I'd take it.
When Liam died,
I started having panic attacks.
It's taken a while to sort them out.
You had help?
Mm.
It's one day at a time, yeah?
You ever done one of these?
My foster sister had one.
You know you can solve it online?
Yeah, that's not the point.
She just used to switch
all the stickers around.
Come with me.
Both of you.
Look, it's three bedrooms, newly
renovated, loads of character...
Massive garden, look.
How much? 350.
350,000?! No, £3.50.
Well, where's that coming from?
Well, a bank.
We've already got a loan
to do up the bar.
Yeah, which is doing great.
Would you just look? It's perfect.
We can't afford it.
Look, do you like it?
The bath is pink.
But we can change the bath.
PHONE BUZZES
Look, do you even want to live
with me?
Sometimes it feels
like you're not...
Megan? Sorry, I-I've got to go.
Back in 20.
Mega...!
What's going on?
I think you know Connor.
HE SNIFFS
Got a DNA test.
Should get the results
within 48 hours.
Nothing to be afraid, have you?
Of course not.
Swab inside your cheek, put it back
in the tube, seal it up.
What's your birthday?
15.07.98.
Well, that's the date
Social Services gave me, anyway.
No-one knows the real one.
Right, can you check those, Megan?
You happy?
Mm.
OK.
Can you seal that up?
I'll call a courier.
Is that all you've got to say?
Look at him, Mum.
It's like Liam sitting there.
And this will prove
it's a coincidence.
STICKY TAPE RASPS
We might get back to work then.
I need a moment with Connor, please.
DOOR SLAMS
Why do you hate me so much?
I don't hate you, Connor.
I'm sorting this out
so we both get closure.
There's something you could do
for me in return, though.
Will knows
he made a mistake last night,
and we would all appreciate it
if you would drop your complaint.
I drop it...
...as soon as you tell me the truth.
Tell me why you got rid of me.
I've told you all I know.
I can't make it any clearer.
WHISPERING: You're not
a part of this family.
We'll see.
Till then, I'm not going anywhere.
I don't trust her. I just don't.
She is trying to sort it.
I mean, the test was her idea.
You know she came to see me
last night?
She tried to pay me off
to stay away from you.
What?
Look, I'm not here for money or to
cause trouble.
I just want to get to know you.
When your mum looks at me, it's like
she doesn't want me to exist,
like she looks right through me.
I'm sorry.
We don't all feel like that.
Yeah, but she's in charge of them,
ain't she?
Doesn't matter what you or Jamie
think, she's the one that's calling
the shots, treating
you like you're 12.
You should come to the party
tonight.
It's a pre-wedding thing.
Hen do, stag do, all in one.
Just for a drink.
It's probably not a good idea.
You'll be safe with us.
Promise.
And Mum won't be there till late.
She's got some meeting.
What kind of meeting's more
important than her own
daughter's hen do?
Don't ask me.
Get changed.
Baby-sitter's due any minute.
Give me a sec. Let me...
Let me just chill with Alfie
for a bit.
No, he's asleep...
SHE SIGHS
...and his teacher
wants to see us next week.
Something about
changing his attitude.
What change?
He's been playing up,
getting boisterous.
Pushed some kid around today
apparently.
He's a six-year-old boy.
And maybe he's picking up on
what's going on with you.
You need to see a psychologist.
No, no, no, no.
Don't start that shit again, please.
Why are you so afraid
of talking about stuff?
It doesn't make you less of a man.
It makes you more of one.
That touchy-feely shit's for
people like Jamie, not me.
You assaulted someone!
Oh, so you believe some random
guy's story over your own husband?
I know when you're lying.
Look, babe, relax.
I'm going to sort this.
I won't let it affect the business.
I swear, that development
is going ahead.
You're damn right it won't
affect our business.
And I will not allow violence
around me or my son.
Do you understand?
You know I'd never hurt you.
I'm booking you in with someone
and if you don't go, you and I
are going to have problems, OK?
Hurry up.
We'll be late for the party.
Wear the flowery one, it suits you.
Yeah, and it's slimming.
Who are you trying to impress?
You, obviously.
PHONE CHIMES
HE TAPS KEYS
It's not going to be us and a load
of fake-tanned influencers, is it?
I think Geth's parents will be
there.
What about Christine?
She's coming later. Why?
I'll wear my flame-retardant jacket.
Have I got any aftershave?
Not since the millennium. Ha.
I still can't believe
Megan's getting married.
I swear, she was in nappies
about five minutes ago.
Madam.
Thank you.
It's ages since I've seen everyone.
Be really nice to reconnect.
Is everything all right?
Yeah. I'm fine.
You're taking your meds?
Yeah.
I had a break, but...
I'm going to start again.
If you're at the wedding,
I need you on your game.
What do you think I'm going to say,
Christine?
I don't mean it like that.
I have worked so hard to make
a life for my kids.
Give them some stability.
I failed Liam and now this.
Kate, I don't know who
I am without my kids.
You're the toughest woman I know.
You've been like a superhero
with those kids, Christine.
You always have been.
I never could have
coped the way you did.
I have got your back.
Did you see a grief counsellor?
CHRISTINE SCOFFS
What can they do?
Can't bring Liam back.
But you know how important
it is to talk.
I mean, isn't that always what
you say to your clients?
I don't think you deal with things.
I think you bottle it up.
And you can't do that forever
cos it's not healthy.
I don't want to drag up the past.
I want to forget.
It's not as simple as that, though,
is it?
Did you bring his file?
The records weren't digitised,
so I scanned the originals.
Where are the originals now?
Don't worry. They're safe.
I need you to destroy them.
I can't do that.
Kate, there are tens of thousands
of files in that archive.
Documents go missing all the time.
Yeah.
But, Christine, I can't...
You know what'll happen if someone
gets their hands on those.
Do you ever think about what we did?
Because I do.
All the time.
Come on, let's have a good time.
Hi. Hey!
Hey, how are you?
Hi. You all right?
Good to see you. Yeah, you too.
Hey, man, you all right?
Hey, help yourselves to a drink.
Do we get any family discount?
Yeah, there's a bar tab.
Tight-arse.
Thanks, Geth.
Yeah, that's all right.
Cider all right? Yeah, great.
Thanks for coming.
I've never felt so out of place
in my entire... I'll tell you now,
if somebody starts twerking,
I'm out of here.
He was the worst at school dances.
Yeah, I can believe it.
He danced like he was
being electrocuted. I know!
Ee-ee-ee-ee!
That's how you danced. I know.
Bloody hell.
Megan, you didn't say he was coming.
Oh, one drink's not going to hurt.
Yeah, but your mother's coming.
It's my party. I get to decide.
Come on, I'll introduce you.
Oh, my God.
That's him.
The fuck?
No, no, no, no... Don't you dare.
You're in enough trouble. Leave it.
I heard you had a bit of
trouble with the police.
Beth's like Gran too.
You can trust her.
Er...
When I was 15, I put my
foster dad in hospital.
He'd done plenty worse to me,
but it was the first time
that I'd fought back.
They pressed charges,
so I got sent to juvie.
After I came out, I tried to get my
foster brother out of the house.
I got arrested for breaking in.
And while I was in custody...
...my foster dad killed him.
Bloody hell. I am so sorry.
Look, I had good reasons for
what I did and if that makes me
dangerous, then fair enough.
I need that cash.
You need to pay me.
Give me the cash you owe me!
Kayla! You owe me! Leave her alone!
Stay the fuck out of this.
I want my money.
What does she owe you?
Huh?
50.50. Right.
Yeah.
50.
50. Take it and go.
Just fuck off.
How much have you taken?
You should have seen me...
Look at me, Kayla!
How much?
I don't feel very well.
All right. All right. Ugh...
Ugh! Ugh!
OK.
It's OK.
I'm ringing for help now.
I'm ringing for help. All right,
my love. I'm ringing for help.
OK. All right, all right.
What about these other families
that you latched on to?
I just got it wrong.
But this is different.
When you look at me,
don't you see Liam?
Just like they do?
PHONE VIBRATES
Oh, I've got to get this.
Oh, for crying out loud.
I wasn't even sure if you liked me.
How many extra portions
does a guy need to hand out?
I'm not very good at this.
I've got this, like...
social anxiety thing.
It started when Liam died.
What happens when you get anxious?
Sorry, I...
It's all right if you don't
want to talk about it.
It's like the whole
world's closing in on me.
The walls, the ground, the sky.
Like I'm in this bubble and
it's getting smaller and smaller
and I'm suffocating.
Anxious now?
No.
I'm happy you're here.
If Dad had an affair,
that could explain it.
Are you sure you can't help find
him? It's not my place, love.
Anyway, I wouldn't
know where to start.
I tried to track him down,
but I could only get so far.
Well, what'd you find?
Erm... Well, I don't think
he's a GP any more.
And he was claiming
Social Security in Bristol.
Harry was on benefits? Yeah.
Yeah, he stopped about nine months
ago.
Ah...
Cos he could have died.
It's fine. He left
when we were kids.
Can't remember what he looks like.
Oh, excuse me. Erm...
How's Kayla? I'm her social worker,
Christine Rees.
She's stabilised.
Our main concern right now
is the baby.
Why, what's wrong?
We need to get her up to obstetrics.
Do you know how long
she's been using?
No.
No, she told me she stopped.
There won't be any
more news tonight.
Can I see her? Sorry.
If you ring us tomorrow,
we'll have more information.
PHONE VIBRATES
Just a beer, please, mate. Cheers.
And a prosecco, please.
Cheers. Thank you.
I'm Sam.
I'm married to Will.
Yeah, I figured.
He's in the bathroom.
I'm sorry about what happened.
It's not your fault.
The family don't have money, you
know, if that's why you're here.
Harry left the house when he walked
out, but that's all they've got.
Is that what you think of me?
That I'm some con man?
You know, you should be more
worried about your husband.
Will's always had, erm...
...issues... Hmm.
...but I've never seen him do
something like this before.
I don't want one stupid mistake
to ruin his whole life.
Our company's building
an adventure park.
We haven't ticked off all
the permit boxes yet and...
...I don't want any trouble.
He's a good man.
And a good dad.
I just...
I want you to know that.
He knocked me down with a pole.
He could have stopped there,
but then he beat the shit out of me.
That's not a good man.
Cheers.
HE SNIFFS
Don't worry.
Megan warned him off.
And Sam'd bollock him
if he tried anything.
Anyway, where's... where's your mum?
Erm, not coming.
She just texted Megan.
Got held up at work.
Guess I can stay, then.
Do you want to stay at mine tonight?
Sure.
Never got to finish that
chat about the house.
We decided it wasn't right.
Erm, well, YOU decided.
You know, we've looked at, like,
dozens now and you keep turning them
down.
Because they're not the one.
I don't see you offering
any alternatives.
Do you really want this?
What do you mean?
Me. You know, marriage, a house...
...babies, maybe.
I don't know, cos I just...
Sometimes it feels like you don't.
Or sometimes it feels like you're
delaying it or avoiding it.
No, I'm not. You are.
Look, I've got examples.
I don't need examples.
I might just go home.
Here we go again.
Look, I've had a really nice night
and you're ruining it.
Well, I've had a shit night cos
I've been worrying about us!
Look, I know you've got a
lot on your plate right now,
but this is so important, OK?
The wedding's a few days away
and if you're not sure about it...
I am.
OK, well, it doesn't feel like it.
You've got no idea what it's like
to be part of our family.
What do you mean?
You've got it all - a mum, a dad
that actually love each other,
zero tragedy, all of this.
It's just a lot to get my head
around, now it's real.
OK, well, Megan...
...we are not your parents.
This will be different.
How do you know?
Cos I'd never leave you.
You know, unless you interrupted
the Six Nations or something.
You know, all bets are off, but...
Come here.
Let's say goodbye to my parents,
all right?
Come here.
Hey.
Oh, come on.
I'll walk you to the car.
Everything all right?
I just don't you falling out over me
if that's what's going on.
It's all right.
Mum thinks I'm rushing into it.
I'm too young or too upset
or too whatever for marriage.
So she made the mistake.
She's trying to control you.
She wants to keep you in the house.
Why are you even listening to her?
Don't want to make a mess of it
like they did.
Do you love him? God, yeah.
Do you want to marry him?
Yeah. So screw what your mum thinks!
Come here.
This is me.
Thanks for coming.
I had a good time.
We should do it again.
Bye, then.
OK.
Bye.
Actually...
Been waiting ages to do that.
CAR HORN HONKS
He's going to charge
you for waiting.
Don't care.
PHONE CHIMES
You haven't taken my keys, have you?
No.
I'm sure I put them in my bag.
You're always sure...
and they always turn up. Hmm.
Did you have a good night? Yeah.
You?
Ah, 7/10. Not all bad.
So are we buying Connor's story,
then?
I don't know.
Christine was pretty adamant.
Isn't she always.
If Harry did have an affair, then
that might explain why he walked
out on the family, cos that
has never sat right with me.
And Connor thinks he might
have ended up in Bristol.
You're better off staying out of it.
I know. I know.
How about we bump up that
seven to an eight?
Or a nine?
Seven's fine for tonight.
HE GRUNTS
HE BREATHES HEAVILY
I've booked you in with someone.
Yeah.
At least you're talking to me again.
Ugh.
I tried to talk Connor into
dropping the charges last night.
And he told me what you did.
I don't want to be with someone
who's capable of doing that.
I'm sorry.
I need you to prove it.
Hi, yeah, it's Beth Saunders here,
calling from South Wales
Social Services.
Hiya.
Erm, I'm looking for some
information on someone who is
claiming benefits in your area.
Yeah, his name's Harry Rees.
I've checked the
evidence log and, erm...
...there's no CCTV,
there's no witnesses,
so it's Connor's word
against Will's.
Thank you. That's all I can do.
PHONE VIBRATES
I can't make an assault
investigation disappear.
Only Connor can do that.
I need to take this.
Christine.
What's really going on
with you and this kid?
I just want him gone.
If I were you, I wouldn't come home.
She's going to freak when she finds
out you invited him last night.
I make my own decisions,
unlike some.
What's that supposed to mean?
You're her bitch. Whatever.
What do you want?
I want to talk to him.
Will you give us a minute?
Well, you can talk while
we're standing here.
If you try anything,
I'll throw you out myself.
Don't be so dramatic, will you?
If I hear so much
as raised voices...
Sorry to worry you.
Is she all right?
Doctor's checked her out
and she's fine. Bit shaken.
Do you want to go through?
CHRISTINE SIGHS
You all right, Carol?
Nurses said you had a fall.
Well, at least
there's no bones broken.
I was making a run for it.
I brought you some grapes.
The day has gone from bad to worse.
You in any pain?
You'd like that, wouldn't you?
Then you could stand out
there with the nurses,
whispering, plotting
what to do with me.
It was a genuine question.
Did you bring cigarettes?
You can't smoke in here, Mum.
Then leave me alone.
Where did you get this?
Mum, where did you get this photo?
Liam came to see me.
Nice lad.
Bit weird, but still, he's your son.
When was he here? Yesterday.
And what did he say to you?
We had a lovely chat.
He doesn't think much of you,
though, does he?
That was not Liam.
You're confused and
I'm taking this back.
What kind of a mother tells
her kids their nan's dead?
Let them live their whole lives, not
knowing their own flesh and blood?
You do not get to question
me about parenting.
It's cruel! And you'd
know all about that.
Why would I let you meet them
when you'd just pour
poison in their ears?
So dramatic.
Put up with years of abuse from you.
Think I'd expose my kids
to someone so toxic?
You don't deserve to know them.
Next time, bring cigarettes.
Are we just going to
sit here in silence?
Cos this is kind of pointless.
Look, man...
I wanted to apologise.
Go on, then.
I'm sorry.
I'd appreciate it if
you'd talk to the police.
Make them drop the investigation.
I'll pay your medical bills.
Compensation. Whatever you want.
This isn't about money.
It's always been about family.
Well, family's important to me, too.
Was Liam important?
I wasn't the best big brother.
I know that.
There was a lot of pressure on me.
When my dad walked out,
I was the man of the house.
That was my job.
I've met men like you
time and time again.
I dropped the charges.
But not for your sake.
It's for your wife and kid.
See you around.
MAN: Hello?
Who's there?
Who are you?
I'm looking for Harry.
Does he still live here?
Who's asking?
I'm a friend. Beth Saunders.
Do you know when he'll be back?
Er, aye, aye, sure, sure.
Erm... Come in. I've got his
phone number somewhere. Come on.
Come on in.
You're wondering what a man
like Harry's doing in a
place like this, huh?
Well, everyone's got some kind
of monkey on their back, eh?
What's yours?
I just want to help people.
Oh! I'd pick a new
want if I was you.
It's a losing battle,
state this country's in.
I haven't got my glasses.
It's one of these.
Thanks.
Yeah, they're shopping lists.
There's no number.
Harry Rees owes me money.
If you're a mate of his,
you can pay up.
Don't do anything stupid.
Give me your wallet!
No, no!
How much does he owe you?
A lot more than this.
Well, I can get you the money.
Just let me leave.
I saved that money for years.
I was getting out of this dump!
What else have you got? Nothing.
You must have a phone.
Come on. Hand it over.
Argh!
Ugh!
Fuck!
PHONE CHIMES
PHONE CHIMES
"Whoa! What's going on?
These are my cars!"
"Sorry."
PHONE BEEPS
You got the results?
Yeah.
I've printed you each a copy.
Here's a lab report that
proves conclusively...
...that Connor Moran is
not part of this family.
I know you're disappointed cos
you wanted it to be true,
but at least now you know.
I can't believe it.
This doesn't rule out Dad, though.
Maybe we need to find him.
Maybe your dad doesn't
want to be found.
He didn't come knocking
when Liam died.
When Will got married.
Now that you're getting married.
He's not interested, love.
I'd have thought that was obvious.
Liam and Connor are
pretty much identical.
It can't be a coincidence.
If Dad had an affair,
just tell us, Mum.
Is that why he left?
Megan, stop it, will you?
Why is no-one else challenging this?
Cos you want Liam back and
so you want it to be true,
but it's bullshit.
Connor Moran has been targeting
families like ours for years.
You just fell for it.
He told me you paid him money.
Two grand to get away from us.
Well, that's ridiculous.
Why would he lie?
Because he's been lying all along.
Why would I give him £2,000?
What, are you going to trust some
con man over your own mother?
Get real, will you?
Haven't we been through enough? Huh?
Yes.
Yeah.
Jamie, you OK, love?
Not really.
Can we just put this behind us,
please?
PHONE CHIMES
PHONE VIBRATES
I'm sorry you didn't get
the result you wanted.
You're not sorry.
I know how much you
wanted it to be true...
...but the results couldn't
be any clearer, Connor.
Ah, this proves jack shit.
There's a reason
you're afraid of me.
You need to leave us alone now.
Stay away from my family.
Stay away from my mother.
I'm onto something
way more interesting.
What does that mean?
I will dig and dig
until I find the truth
and when I do, I will
tell them all about it.
I'll tear your family apart.
HE EXHALES
SHE SHOUTS