The Pact (2021–…): Season 2, Episode 5 - Episode #2.5 - full transcript
You want to know the truth?
I'll tell y...!
OK, well, I found this on the floor.
Jamie got upset about Liam,
cut his hand on the bottle.
You won't tell anyone?
He'd be gutted.
We need a story.
Just keep saying it -
in your head, out loud -
till you make it the truth,
and then all the bad things
will just fade away.
I promise you.
I know you didn't want to know.
He's your dad, too.
Beth tracked him down in prison.
What are you doing?!
Mum tried to bribe Connor.
Just as he said.
I need to find out if
he's Connor's dad or not.
Would you rather tell the truth?
Would you rather I tell everyone?
No.
Connor was my son.
Connor was my son.
I cheated on your mum.
It was my fault.
KNOCKING
Connor Moran is missing.
He didn't show up to sign on
at his local station,
broke his bail conditions.
Officers went to check his
home address, but...
...yeah, no sign of him.
Hmm. It's not unusual for someone
like him to go AWOL, is it?
The last trace of his phone
was at your daughter's wedding.
Surprised he got an invite,
after everything.
He just turned up.
Megan felt sorry for him,
let him stay.
Was there any trouble?
No.
Still, I bet you weren't too
happy to see him.
Well, it was a very happy day.
It probably helped him to let go.
How do you mean?
Well, seeing us together
might have... might have helped him
realise that he was not a part
of our family after all.
What time did he leave?
No idea.
See,
kids tend not to stop
using their phones.
He lost it?
Ditched it, got a new one?
I'm sure he will tell
you when you find him.
Uh, I want a word with Will.
Will? Yeah?
WHISPERS: Why Will?
He kept well away from Connor.
His sister's Happiness comes first.
When was the last time you saw
Connor at the wedding?
I mean, to be honest with you,
I wasn't paying attention to him.
And what time did you leave?
I don't know. You lose track
of time with these things.
Were you there for the speeches,
the cake?
All I remember is we left early
because my son was tired.
Do you know, this is starting
to sound a bit like harassment?
If you're genuinely concerned
about Connor, there's more useful
places you could be looking. I mean,
have you tried the bus station,
the estate?
We're checking out all the hot spots
in Bristol and around here.
Hopefully he'll turn up, we can all
go back to our families -
although you're not staying
with your family,
is that right?
Temporarily, yeah.
Well, let me know if you
remember anything useful.
Do you want to go in?
I won't be a sec.
So, um, if I remember something
of your dealings with my client,
should I get in touch
with the Chief Inspector?
Or will she be more interested
in your profiling of my son?
If you think it'll help you,
go ahead,
but it might get her thinking
you've got an ulterior motive.
Good luck with your investigation.
My family is none of his business.
It's nothing, love.
Just calm down.
Why was he asking you
about Connor anyway?
That's none of your business either.
They had a disagreement.
It was Connor's fault.
It'll be standard procedure.
I wonder what's happened to him.
Well, doesn't anyone care?
He... came out of the blue.
I guess he went the same way.
Maybe he's moved on
to another family.
Five minutes ago, sorry,
you were all convinced
he was your brother.
I think we wanted to believe
it because of Liam.
Right. But if he's in trouble,
shouldn't we be trying to help?
There's nothing we can do.
Let's leave it to Pritchard.
Pritchard couldn't find his arse
with both hands and a map.
PHONE RINGS
Hello.
Hey, can you cover for me
at work tomorrow?
My mother's had a fall,
I think it's the end.
Oh, Chris, I'm so sorry.
Well, I'm not. I've got to do my
duty. Have you told the kids?
Well, they don't know
about her, remember?
No-one else knows.
Yeah, I get that, love,
but if she's dying...
...I mean, she's their grandmother.
She's nothing to them, all right?
They've been through enough lately.
Look, if you can't help me, then
I... No, no, I do, I will.
Of course I will.
Cheers, Beth. I owe you.
I hated you for making me do that.
All these years, I've pictured me
seeing the kids...
...where we'd be, what I'd say,
what I'd do to make amends.
Instead they had
to see me in here.
Now I have to look them in the eye
in their hour of need and tell them
a pack of lies.
I didn't make you do anything.
We had an agreement.
You, me and Kate.
We have to stick with that.
So it's done?
They won't find him?
I need to get my story straight,
in case the police come asking.
They won't come asking.
Connor will slip through the cracks
like he always did.
I've sorted the loose ends.
Gethin and Beth are asking
questions,
but I can handle it.
What about Kate?
Kate's always had our backs.
Joe said she was pretty wasted
at the wedding.
Too many pills, too much booze.
Same old story.
Sure she got rid of the paperwork?
I will phone her and check.
I'll bring her up to speed.
Yeah. Go and see her.
Look into her eyes.
We're all too good at lying.
Then you can go back to hating me.
Never been anyone else, Chrissy.
Um...
I'll let you know about Kate.
DOOR OPENS
Go on. Which one of my clients
is it this time?
Oh, it's not Iwan with the snakes
again, is it?
Oh, no. No, not this time.
No, I was just wondering,
were you at Megan's wedding?
First at the church, last
off the dance floor.
Why?
What happened with Connor Moran?
Oh, well, he turned up, which
was a surprise, but nothing
happened, as far as I know.
You talk to him?
Only about whether it
was a good idea, him being there,
and he seemed to think it was,
so I left him to it.
When did you see him leave?
What's going on?
Is Connor OK?
No-one's seen him, and his phone's
been dead since the wedding.
What were you shredding?
PHONE RINGS
Excuse me?
BABY CRIES
What the hell are you doing here?!
Looking for your painkillers.
I thought you might need some
when you woke up.
Why are you here?
Has something happened?
Just a welfare check.
You must be dehydrated.
I will make us a brew.
No, Chris.
I'll do it.
Why are you checking on me, Chris?
It's not you. I needed to look at
something in those papers.
I destroyed mine.
I was hoping you'd still
have the original.
Well, I told you, I got rid of them.
I thought you meant
you were going to do it but...
...hadn't got around to it yet.
What was it you wanted to check?
Doesn't matter if they've gone.
Which is good.
So I will just use the loo
and I'll be on my way.
Morning. Morning.
Quick word about Connor Moran.
Well, yeah.
Mum said...
What did she say?
Just something about you
looking for him.
So you've no idea where he is?
I...
Jamie wouldn't have a clue.
I was working him hard
that day as well.
Time for your break?
Yeah.
I saw Connor, early on,
let him stay.
He was gone soon after the service.
Left without saying goodbye.
I think that probably means
he's gone for good.
Congratulations.
On your wedding. Oh!
Thanks.
If you hear anything, let me know.
Wouldn't want Connor
winding up like your Liam.
DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES
OK? I hate him.
I hate all of this.
I'm sorry.
This is not fair on you.
We'll get through it.
You shouldn't have to.
It's not your fault, any of this.
Maybe that's why you can lie
to Pritchard.
You haven't done anything wrong.
But me?
We can't talk about this here.
If he asks me again, then I'm going
to cry. I should just come clean.
That's what should have happened
in the first place. You can't now.
We're all in on it.
I need to get out of here.
You're better off here with us.
We'll look after you.
RUMMAGING
Don't you believe me?
I want to.
I really do.
Oh, Chris...
I'm just looking out for us, Kate.
Connor's disappeared.
What's happened?
The police are doing a few checks.
So we need to keep our heads
and we can't have any loose ends.
Oh.
Is that what I am?
It's what we all are.
I've seen Harry as well.
Harry?
It's that serious?
Well, Beth's been snooping,
the kids want answers.
But don't worry, cos
we've worked it all out.
Oh, don't fob me off
like I can't handle it.
I have a right to know!
Where was Harry?!
What answers have you two
cooked up behind my back?
Tell me!
I'm part of this, too!
Sorry. Drowning in accounts here.
Uh, didn't you find him last night?
He was a bit hazy on timing,
so I thought best check with you.
When did you last see Connor?
Not sure.
Sometime after the meal, I think.
He was mucking about with Alfie.
You were both OK with that?
Well, I'm not wild about known
delinquents fraternising
with my son, no.
But I was watching him like a hawk.
Alfie can get overexcited.
Oh, like your husband?
What's this all about?
Because it's starting to feel
like you've got it in for Will.
And why might that be?
I'm just doing my job.
Delinquents need to be
kept track of.
Don't you think, Mrs Rees?
So how long did you stay
at the wedding
after you last saw Connor?
I'm a little hazy about that, too.
Think about it.
Rough estimate.
Sometime after the speeches,
I think, when Alfie got tired.
That's what Will said.
So that's when you all left,
together?
Is Will in some kind of trouble?
I'll let you know.
PHONE RINGS
It's the school.
Sorry. See yourself out?
Thanks.
What's he done now?
How is our weakest link?
He's fine.
Tougher than you think.
You need to keep an eye on him.
He's going to mess it up
for all of us.
You don't have to keep an eye
on either of us. Thanks.
Here you go.
And the toast.
I've got to keep an eye
on everything around here!
Have you seen Connor?
Do you know he's gone missing?
I heard something, yeah.
But to be honest with you,
I've got enough on my plate.
Haven't you? Jamie, forget the
toast. Making me late.
I'll see you soon, all right?
Yeah.
Just need a... word with...
You didn't tell Connor, did you?
What you found out from Harry?
I haven't spoken to him.
Yeah, well, I think he might know
anyway.
I found what I think
is his research.
What? At work.
It's loads of photos of Connor
and your family, and notes.
It's Connor's writing, so I can only
assume that he gave them to your mum
to try and get her to come clean.
Harry's fine.
You just don't get it, do you?
You think we can all just go
along with it all, no matter what.
He's not a risk.
But he's worried about you.
Oh, that's nice!
Is that how you bonded?
You had a good, old bitch about me?
Even though he was the one who let
you down and I never have!
I have always been there
for you, Christine!
And I've been here for you, too.
We are all in this together.
We are all in bloody prison!
And we will be for real,
the moment that Connor shows up!
And then what?
How much longer can we keep lying?
No-one is showing up,
because I've kept you out of this.
He saw me! And I saw him!
His face.
Liam's face.
If I had those papers,
I wouldn't give them to you.
I'd wait until you went home
and I'd give them to the police.
And we'd be free.
You better bloody knot.
Well, what have I got to lose?
You and Harry have got the kids.
What have I got?
This place? My job?
I'm so sick of it.
Where have you hidden them, Kate?
In here, maybe?
Don't!
You're making a mess!
Christine!
So sorry!
Christine, please...
Sorry!
Stop!
Where is it?! Stop it!
INTERNAL RINGTONE
Hello.
Is Kate Daniels in the office today?
No worries.
Yeah. I hope she's on the mend soon.
Thank you for your help. Bye.
I'm going to be late home tonight.
I need to see Kate.
What's Kate got to do with it?
That's a good question.
Connor was asking the same thing.
You promised not to talk to him.
I haven't.
He's gone missing, and she's
called in sick all week.
I've got a feeling she's
mixed up in all this.
Pritchard's already looking for him.
I could just mention Kate.
You'd end up telling him
the whole story,
so if you want to upset your
best friend and her entire family
over some mad hunch, then,
sure, go ahead.
Otherwise, I think you should
come home, order a Thai and forget
all about this.
Yeah, I wish I could, Joe.
Just not built that way.
Don't wait up.
Beth. Beth!
KNOCKING
Hi, Joe.
I came as soon as I could.
Is Alfie OK?
Is Will on the way?
He's tied up at work.
Ah. You might want him here.
Um, shall I give him a call?
To be honest, um,
I haven't told him.
We're having a few issues.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Mm.
Is Alfie all right? Um...
He's lashed out, worse than usual.
Is he hurt? No.
But the kid he threw the chair at
is getting stitches.
Oh, my God! I'm so sorry!
Alfie's barricaded himself
in the safe space,
which is at least safe.
I'm hoping we can coax him out
without removing the hinges.
Well, Ann...
It's OK.
It's OK.
We just need Alfie to know
that no-one's angry with him,
we're worried.
SHE CLEARS THROAT
The, uh...
...waiting list for assessment
is longer than ever.
But if this is something more...
...environmental, then perhaps
we can work together to sort it out.
Do you want someone else with you?
I can call Christine. Oh, hell, no.
No. She's the last person. Oh.
Sorry.
You wouldn't know what it's like,
that family.
Our family.
Will's fighting all the time
for her love, approval.
I don't know,
but I know he'll never be free,
so he...
...he lashes out.
He hasn't hurt me.
Yet.
But Alfie's seen...
Well, Alfie's a bright boy.
He's learning all the time.
Not just when he's here.
Do you need help to get away?
My family will help me.
Just, um...
I just need to sort it out,
for Alfie's sake.
For all of you,
by the sounds of it.
Please, don't tell her.
This is a safe space, too.
Are you ready to talk to Alfie?
Yeah? Mm. Come on.
Thank you.
Alfie?
Your mummy's here.
She just wants to speak to you.
Is that OK?
I'm not cross.
I just want to see you.
I've got some chocolate buttons.
RUMMAGING
Not there.
What's all this?
That's...
...my safety net.
For when we're found out.
And now it's happened.
I can't lie any more.
Not to his face.
There's been too much.
How could I tell him what we did?
You don't need to.
It's over.
Connor's gone...
...and he's never coming back.
We're safe.
How?
You don't need to know the details.
KATE GASPS
But it was nobody's fault
but his own.
He's with Liam now.
Oh, God!
What have we done?
We did nothing but good, Kate.
The rest was out of our control.
What's important now is
that we're in the clear...
...when those papers are destroyed.
Where are they, Kate?
Where are they?
Your car...
...was near Connor's flat.
It'll be on CCTV.
The police won't notice...
...unless it's flagged by someone.
Do you understand?
Good.
Now...
...I'm going to put the kettle on...
...and you are going to get me
what I need
by the time the tea is ready.
All right?
What the hell are you doing?
Let me go.
Look, I've thought it all through.
I won't mention you or anyone else.
It's better this way.
Listen, I get it. I really do.
But let's just talk.
Talking's not going to help.
I need to do this. I should have
done it in the first place.
It's the only way out. It's not a
way out, though, is it?
Once you're through those doors,
then your life is over.
It's what I deserve.
You're not thinking straight.
I made my decision.
This is one decision you ain't
going to come back from,
so just take a breath.
I've already lost one brother.
I can't lose another, I can't.
Let's go home.
GRUNTING
What the hell were you thinking?!
GRUNTING
YELLING, GRUNTING
Let go of him!
YELLING
GRUNTING, PANTING
PANTING, SOBBING
It's OK.
Connor's file, last copy.
Where was it?
Was hidden in my car.
What happens if they find him?
They won't.
CHRISTINE TURNS ON RADIO
MUSIC PLAYS Don't.
Don't.
I'm tired.
So am I.
I'm tired... and I'm old.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
Come here.
CHRISTINE SIGHS Come here.
♪ Only moments a day
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
Remember how we used to be, Kate?
♪ Depended on to give a love
I can't give... ♪
We used to be so naive.
♪ When you're gone
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
Thought we could take on the
problems of the whole world.
Like we didn't have enough.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
We can get through this again
together. I know we can.
Like we always do.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
I won't.
Not this time.
I need to go away...
...and I can't see you again.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
I can't keep living like this.
I need to start over.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
It's my fault Liam's dead.
The night he died, I...
...I found him...
...beaten up by his dealer.
And...
...as soon as he saw me, he just...
...just started smiling.
No matter how shit I was to him...
...he always bloody smiled.
Of course he did.
He wanted money for gear.
What did you do?
I gave him twice as much
as what he asked for.
Told him to...
...go and get off his head and...
..."Don't come back."
It's my fault, too.
He rang me at uni...
...the day he died.
The police had brought him
home the night before...
...given him one last chance.
When Mum was sorting out rehab...
...Liam knew he couldn't do it.
He was desperate to get away.
Left me a long message,
begging to come stay with me.
If he got on the train right then,
he'd still be here now.
No, he wouldn't.
He'd have found your local dealer,
made your life hell
and still gone the same way.
Liam called me, too.
That night.
He wanted me to come home
so he wouldn't be alone.
I was out, getting pissed
with my mates.
I told him, "Stop being so boring,"
and to come join us.
What not to say
to a recovering addict.
I was the last person
that spoke to him.
If anyone could have saved him..
...it was me.
KNOCKING Come.
Sorry to barge in.
I know you're busy man.
Is it about Connor?
You and Beth must
tell each other everything.
Oh, she's just worried
about the kid.
Uh, have you had any news?
Any idea what time you last
saw Will Rees at the wedding?
I don't keep track of other
people's kids on my days off.
Fair enough.
But did he leave before you, or...?
Uh...
Yeah. Yeah, he must have done,
actually, cos we gave Sam and Alfie
a lift home.
Oh, yeah? Why is that?
Oh, I think he had a bad pint.
Went home on his own.
No idea when, though.
Sometime after the meal?
Presumably.
I really couldn't say.
OK.
Thanks. You've been very helpful.
Looking for your husband, Mrs Rees?
Just here to collect some receipts.
I think he's seeing suppliers
today, isn't he?
He's hardly been in all week.
We're both busy. I don't track
his every movement. I see.
Have the council signed off
on the mineshaft already?
Will said it was just a formality,
said we can go ahead and get it
filled in.
So they haven't signed it off?
Sorry, I need to make a call.
No, no, you go ahead.
PHONE CHIMES
HE SOBS
HE SCREAMS
What's going on?
All the mess in the hall!
We, um...
We had a disagreement.
It's all sorted now.
Look at the state of you.
What is that going to look like to
that detective, or any cop
with half a brain cell?
Let alone Gethin and Beth,
who are already asking questions.
What is wrong with you?!
I'm killing myself to save you,
and all you can do is
make it harder.
You...
...grow up,
go home,
sort your marriage out.
Go!
You, get changed!
You're all old enough
to know better!
And you... Mum, I'm sorry...
..just get out of my sight!
KNOCKING
I know I'm not meant to, but I
couldn't stay on that ward and...
...I don't know what I'm doing.
He keeps crying and there's
no-one else.
Come on inside.
BABY CRIES SOFTLY
How did you know where I lived?
You told me once.
Am I in trouble?
I will be if anyone finds out.
Look, you can stay for another
hour or two, to calm down.
Does that mean...?
He can't be hungry again.
No, I think it's the other thing.
Just stay there and rest.
I'll sort it.
Hey. Oh! There.
Right...
DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES
DOOR OPENS
FOOTSTEPS
Leave it.
Easier to get a new one.
Where's Alfie?
With my mum.
Is he OK?
I didn't want him to be here
in case you got angry again.
And I should warn you,
my dad's calling to check I'm OK, so
please, keep your temper.
I'm not going to get angry.
We need to sort this out.
I know you lied to the police.
I don't want to know why.
I don't want to hear
any more of your lies.
What did you tell them?
Nothing.
Not about the suit in the washer,
not about you leaving
the wedding early.
I covered for all of your bullshit.
But that is the last time.
You won't need to do that again.
I know.
Because I'm leaving you.
You can't.
I'm over trying to fix this family
for Alfie, for you, for...
...whoever I used to be before I
got used to living like this.
You can't see how messed up it is
because you've never
known anything else,
but I've still got a choice
and I don't want Alfie
to turn out like you.
You don't get to choose.
He's my son.
He put a kid in A&E today.
What? Yeah.
He's clearly your son.
He's young enough to change.
I don't know if you can.
It's not my problem any more.
Get your things and go.
I'm sorry.
I know you won't believe me,
but I can change, I can.
Even today, me, Megan and Jamie,
we had it out, we sorted it.
Things are going to be different.
Yeah? Mm-hmm.
You're even lying at work.
You must know nothing can happen
until we get proper sign-off
on the mineshaft.
I had to sort that out as well.
What did you do?
What you should have done -
put everything on hold until the
paperwork comes through.
I don't know who you think you are,
that rules just don't apply to you.
Did you tell the police about that?
They were there, but they wouldn't
have any interest in that...
Oh, my God! ..would they?
Stupid, STUPID...!
PHONE RINGS
My dad.
So, what happened?
Just family stuff.
Why can't you tell me?
Thanks for calming me down.
I've got to get back.
Call me again if you need to.
Yeah.
Check CCTV coverage of the area...
INDISTINCT CHATTER
RADIO CHATTER
SHE GASPS
Oh, thanks for doing the cards.
Where have you been
all afternoon?
Jamie and Will fell out -
usual stupid stuff.
It's all sorted now.
Do you want a hand with this?
No.
Look, I've been thinking -
we should just send everything back.
What?
The wedding presents.
You know, it's not a marriage
if you keep lying to me.
I'm not.
I'm not an idiot, Megan.
If you don't let me in,
then we're done, you know?
I want to be like you.
Like it's all so simple.
If I tell you, then I'll be
making you like us.
And that's the last thing I want.
This was Liam's room.
My Liam.
Thanks for looking after my Liam.
We don't deserve you.
Everyone deserves
a proper start in life.
I can't help everyone.
I do what I can.
Get some sleep.
♪ Go to sleep, my baby
♪ Close your pretty eyes
♪ Angels up above you
♪ Peering at you dearly
from the skies
♪ Go to sleep, my baby
♪ Close your pretty eyes... ♪
SHE SOBS QUIETLY
♪ Stars begin to peek... ♪
Liam?
I spoke to your rehab...
♪ Go to sleep, my baby
♪ Close your pretty eyes
♪ Angels up above you
♪ Peering at you dearly
from the skies... ♪
You can't tell anyone else.
Ever.
Swear it.
I swear.
Connor's dead.
Tell me everything.
TYRES SCREECH
SIREN WAILS
I'll tell y...!
OK, well, I found this on the floor.
Jamie got upset about Liam,
cut his hand on the bottle.
You won't tell anyone?
He'd be gutted.
We need a story.
Just keep saying it -
in your head, out loud -
till you make it the truth,
and then all the bad things
will just fade away.
I promise you.
I know you didn't want to know.
He's your dad, too.
Beth tracked him down in prison.
What are you doing?!
Mum tried to bribe Connor.
Just as he said.
I need to find out if
he's Connor's dad or not.
Would you rather tell the truth?
Would you rather I tell everyone?
No.
Connor was my son.
Connor was my son.
I cheated on your mum.
It was my fault.
KNOCKING
Connor Moran is missing.
He didn't show up to sign on
at his local station,
broke his bail conditions.
Officers went to check his
home address, but...
...yeah, no sign of him.
Hmm. It's not unusual for someone
like him to go AWOL, is it?
The last trace of his phone
was at your daughter's wedding.
Surprised he got an invite,
after everything.
He just turned up.
Megan felt sorry for him,
let him stay.
Was there any trouble?
No.
Still, I bet you weren't too
happy to see him.
Well, it was a very happy day.
It probably helped him to let go.
How do you mean?
Well, seeing us together
might have... might have helped him
realise that he was not a part
of our family after all.
What time did he leave?
No idea.
See,
kids tend not to stop
using their phones.
He lost it?
Ditched it, got a new one?
I'm sure he will tell
you when you find him.
Uh, I want a word with Will.
Will? Yeah?
WHISPERS: Why Will?
He kept well away from Connor.
His sister's Happiness comes first.
When was the last time you saw
Connor at the wedding?
I mean, to be honest with you,
I wasn't paying attention to him.
And what time did you leave?
I don't know. You lose track
of time with these things.
Were you there for the speeches,
the cake?
All I remember is we left early
because my son was tired.
Do you know, this is starting
to sound a bit like harassment?
If you're genuinely concerned
about Connor, there's more useful
places you could be looking. I mean,
have you tried the bus station,
the estate?
We're checking out all the hot spots
in Bristol and around here.
Hopefully he'll turn up, we can all
go back to our families -
although you're not staying
with your family,
is that right?
Temporarily, yeah.
Well, let me know if you
remember anything useful.
Do you want to go in?
I won't be a sec.
So, um, if I remember something
of your dealings with my client,
should I get in touch
with the Chief Inspector?
Or will she be more interested
in your profiling of my son?
If you think it'll help you,
go ahead,
but it might get her thinking
you've got an ulterior motive.
Good luck with your investigation.
My family is none of his business.
It's nothing, love.
Just calm down.
Why was he asking you
about Connor anyway?
That's none of your business either.
They had a disagreement.
It was Connor's fault.
It'll be standard procedure.
I wonder what's happened to him.
Well, doesn't anyone care?
He... came out of the blue.
I guess he went the same way.
Maybe he's moved on
to another family.
Five minutes ago, sorry,
you were all convinced
he was your brother.
I think we wanted to believe
it because of Liam.
Right. But if he's in trouble,
shouldn't we be trying to help?
There's nothing we can do.
Let's leave it to Pritchard.
Pritchard couldn't find his arse
with both hands and a map.
PHONE RINGS
Hello.
Hey, can you cover for me
at work tomorrow?
My mother's had a fall,
I think it's the end.
Oh, Chris, I'm so sorry.
Well, I'm not. I've got to do my
duty. Have you told the kids?
Well, they don't know
about her, remember?
No-one else knows.
Yeah, I get that, love,
but if she's dying...
...I mean, she's their grandmother.
She's nothing to them, all right?
They've been through enough lately.
Look, if you can't help me, then
I... No, no, I do, I will.
Of course I will.
Cheers, Beth. I owe you.
I hated you for making me do that.
All these years, I've pictured me
seeing the kids...
...where we'd be, what I'd say,
what I'd do to make amends.
Instead they had
to see me in here.
Now I have to look them in the eye
in their hour of need and tell them
a pack of lies.
I didn't make you do anything.
We had an agreement.
You, me and Kate.
We have to stick with that.
So it's done?
They won't find him?
I need to get my story straight,
in case the police come asking.
They won't come asking.
Connor will slip through the cracks
like he always did.
I've sorted the loose ends.
Gethin and Beth are asking
questions,
but I can handle it.
What about Kate?
Kate's always had our backs.
Joe said she was pretty wasted
at the wedding.
Too many pills, too much booze.
Same old story.
Sure she got rid of the paperwork?
I will phone her and check.
I'll bring her up to speed.
Yeah. Go and see her.
Look into her eyes.
We're all too good at lying.
Then you can go back to hating me.
Never been anyone else, Chrissy.
Um...
I'll let you know about Kate.
DOOR OPENS
Go on. Which one of my clients
is it this time?
Oh, it's not Iwan with the snakes
again, is it?
Oh, no. No, not this time.
No, I was just wondering,
were you at Megan's wedding?
First at the church, last
off the dance floor.
Why?
What happened with Connor Moran?
Oh, well, he turned up, which
was a surprise, but nothing
happened, as far as I know.
You talk to him?
Only about whether it
was a good idea, him being there,
and he seemed to think it was,
so I left him to it.
When did you see him leave?
What's going on?
Is Connor OK?
No-one's seen him, and his phone's
been dead since the wedding.
What were you shredding?
PHONE RINGS
Excuse me?
BABY CRIES
What the hell are you doing here?!
Looking for your painkillers.
I thought you might need some
when you woke up.
Why are you here?
Has something happened?
Just a welfare check.
You must be dehydrated.
I will make us a brew.
No, Chris.
I'll do it.
Why are you checking on me, Chris?
It's not you. I needed to look at
something in those papers.
I destroyed mine.
I was hoping you'd still
have the original.
Well, I told you, I got rid of them.
I thought you meant
you were going to do it but...
...hadn't got around to it yet.
What was it you wanted to check?
Doesn't matter if they've gone.
Which is good.
So I will just use the loo
and I'll be on my way.
Morning. Morning.
Quick word about Connor Moran.
Well, yeah.
Mum said...
What did she say?
Just something about you
looking for him.
So you've no idea where he is?
I...
Jamie wouldn't have a clue.
I was working him hard
that day as well.
Time for your break?
Yeah.
I saw Connor, early on,
let him stay.
He was gone soon after the service.
Left without saying goodbye.
I think that probably means
he's gone for good.
Congratulations.
On your wedding. Oh!
Thanks.
If you hear anything, let me know.
Wouldn't want Connor
winding up like your Liam.
DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES
OK? I hate him.
I hate all of this.
I'm sorry.
This is not fair on you.
We'll get through it.
You shouldn't have to.
It's not your fault, any of this.
Maybe that's why you can lie
to Pritchard.
You haven't done anything wrong.
But me?
We can't talk about this here.
If he asks me again, then I'm going
to cry. I should just come clean.
That's what should have happened
in the first place. You can't now.
We're all in on it.
I need to get out of here.
You're better off here with us.
We'll look after you.
RUMMAGING
Don't you believe me?
I want to.
I really do.
Oh, Chris...
I'm just looking out for us, Kate.
Connor's disappeared.
What's happened?
The police are doing a few checks.
So we need to keep our heads
and we can't have any loose ends.
Oh.
Is that what I am?
It's what we all are.
I've seen Harry as well.
Harry?
It's that serious?
Well, Beth's been snooping,
the kids want answers.
But don't worry, cos
we've worked it all out.
Oh, don't fob me off
like I can't handle it.
I have a right to know!
Where was Harry?!
What answers have you two
cooked up behind my back?
Tell me!
I'm part of this, too!
Sorry. Drowning in accounts here.
Uh, didn't you find him last night?
He was a bit hazy on timing,
so I thought best check with you.
When did you last see Connor?
Not sure.
Sometime after the meal, I think.
He was mucking about with Alfie.
You were both OK with that?
Well, I'm not wild about known
delinquents fraternising
with my son, no.
But I was watching him like a hawk.
Alfie can get overexcited.
Oh, like your husband?
What's this all about?
Because it's starting to feel
like you've got it in for Will.
And why might that be?
I'm just doing my job.
Delinquents need to be
kept track of.
Don't you think, Mrs Rees?
So how long did you stay
at the wedding
after you last saw Connor?
I'm a little hazy about that, too.
Think about it.
Rough estimate.
Sometime after the speeches,
I think, when Alfie got tired.
That's what Will said.
So that's when you all left,
together?
Is Will in some kind of trouble?
I'll let you know.
PHONE RINGS
It's the school.
Sorry. See yourself out?
Thanks.
What's he done now?
How is our weakest link?
He's fine.
Tougher than you think.
You need to keep an eye on him.
He's going to mess it up
for all of us.
You don't have to keep an eye
on either of us. Thanks.
Here you go.
And the toast.
I've got to keep an eye
on everything around here!
Have you seen Connor?
Do you know he's gone missing?
I heard something, yeah.
But to be honest with you,
I've got enough on my plate.
Haven't you? Jamie, forget the
toast. Making me late.
I'll see you soon, all right?
Yeah.
Just need a... word with...
You didn't tell Connor, did you?
What you found out from Harry?
I haven't spoken to him.
Yeah, well, I think he might know
anyway.
I found what I think
is his research.
What? At work.
It's loads of photos of Connor
and your family, and notes.
It's Connor's writing, so I can only
assume that he gave them to your mum
to try and get her to come clean.
Harry's fine.
You just don't get it, do you?
You think we can all just go
along with it all, no matter what.
He's not a risk.
But he's worried about you.
Oh, that's nice!
Is that how you bonded?
You had a good, old bitch about me?
Even though he was the one who let
you down and I never have!
I have always been there
for you, Christine!
And I've been here for you, too.
We are all in this together.
We are all in bloody prison!
And we will be for real,
the moment that Connor shows up!
And then what?
How much longer can we keep lying?
No-one is showing up,
because I've kept you out of this.
He saw me! And I saw him!
His face.
Liam's face.
If I had those papers,
I wouldn't give them to you.
I'd wait until you went home
and I'd give them to the police.
And we'd be free.
You better bloody knot.
Well, what have I got to lose?
You and Harry have got the kids.
What have I got?
This place? My job?
I'm so sick of it.
Where have you hidden them, Kate?
In here, maybe?
Don't!
You're making a mess!
Christine!
So sorry!
Christine, please...
Sorry!
Stop!
Where is it?! Stop it!
INTERNAL RINGTONE
Hello.
Is Kate Daniels in the office today?
No worries.
Yeah. I hope she's on the mend soon.
Thank you for your help. Bye.
I'm going to be late home tonight.
I need to see Kate.
What's Kate got to do with it?
That's a good question.
Connor was asking the same thing.
You promised not to talk to him.
I haven't.
He's gone missing, and she's
called in sick all week.
I've got a feeling she's
mixed up in all this.
Pritchard's already looking for him.
I could just mention Kate.
You'd end up telling him
the whole story,
so if you want to upset your
best friend and her entire family
over some mad hunch, then,
sure, go ahead.
Otherwise, I think you should
come home, order a Thai and forget
all about this.
Yeah, I wish I could, Joe.
Just not built that way.
Don't wait up.
Beth. Beth!
KNOCKING
Hi, Joe.
I came as soon as I could.
Is Alfie OK?
Is Will on the way?
He's tied up at work.
Ah. You might want him here.
Um, shall I give him a call?
To be honest, um,
I haven't told him.
We're having a few issues.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Mm.
Is Alfie all right? Um...
He's lashed out, worse than usual.
Is he hurt? No.
But the kid he threw the chair at
is getting stitches.
Oh, my God! I'm so sorry!
Alfie's barricaded himself
in the safe space,
which is at least safe.
I'm hoping we can coax him out
without removing the hinges.
Well, Ann...
It's OK.
It's OK.
We just need Alfie to know
that no-one's angry with him,
we're worried.
SHE CLEARS THROAT
The, uh...
...waiting list for assessment
is longer than ever.
But if this is something more...
...environmental, then perhaps
we can work together to sort it out.
Do you want someone else with you?
I can call Christine. Oh, hell, no.
No. She's the last person. Oh.
Sorry.
You wouldn't know what it's like,
that family.
Our family.
Will's fighting all the time
for her love, approval.
I don't know,
but I know he'll never be free,
so he...
...he lashes out.
He hasn't hurt me.
Yet.
But Alfie's seen...
Well, Alfie's a bright boy.
He's learning all the time.
Not just when he's here.
Do you need help to get away?
My family will help me.
Just, um...
I just need to sort it out,
for Alfie's sake.
For all of you,
by the sounds of it.
Please, don't tell her.
This is a safe space, too.
Are you ready to talk to Alfie?
Yeah? Mm. Come on.
Thank you.
Alfie?
Your mummy's here.
She just wants to speak to you.
Is that OK?
I'm not cross.
I just want to see you.
I've got some chocolate buttons.
RUMMAGING
Not there.
What's all this?
That's...
...my safety net.
For when we're found out.
And now it's happened.
I can't lie any more.
Not to his face.
There's been too much.
How could I tell him what we did?
You don't need to.
It's over.
Connor's gone...
...and he's never coming back.
We're safe.
How?
You don't need to know the details.
KATE GASPS
But it was nobody's fault
but his own.
He's with Liam now.
Oh, God!
What have we done?
We did nothing but good, Kate.
The rest was out of our control.
What's important now is
that we're in the clear...
...when those papers are destroyed.
Where are they, Kate?
Where are they?
Your car...
...was near Connor's flat.
It'll be on CCTV.
The police won't notice...
...unless it's flagged by someone.
Do you understand?
Good.
Now...
...I'm going to put the kettle on...
...and you are going to get me
what I need
by the time the tea is ready.
All right?
What the hell are you doing?
Let me go.
Look, I've thought it all through.
I won't mention you or anyone else.
It's better this way.
Listen, I get it. I really do.
But let's just talk.
Talking's not going to help.
I need to do this. I should have
done it in the first place.
It's the only way out. It's not a
way out, though, is it?
Once you're through those doors,
then your life is over.
It's what I deserve.
You're not thinking straight.
I made my decision.
This is one decision you ain't
going to come back from,
so just take a breath.
I've already lost one brother.
I can't lose another, I can't.
Let's go home.
GRUNTING
What the hell were you thinking?!
GRUNTING
YELLING, GRUNTING
Let go of him!
YELLING
GRUNTING, PANTING
PANTING, SOBBING
It's OK.
Connor's file, last copy.
Where was it?
Was hidden in my car.
What happens if they find him?
They won't.
CHRISTINE TURNS ON RADIO
MUSIC PLAYS Don't.
Don't.
I'm tired.
So am I.
I'm tired... and I'm old.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
Come here.
CHRISTINE SIGHS Come here.
♪ Only moments a day
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
Remember how we used to be, Kate?
♪ Depended on to give a love
I can't give... ♪
We used to be so naive.
♪ When you're gone
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
Thought we could take on the
problems of the whole world.
Like we didn't have enough.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
We can get through this again
together. I know we can.
Like we always do.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
I won't.
Not this time.
I need to go away...
...and I can't see you again.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
I can't keep living like this.
I need to start over.
♪ I just don't wanna be lonely... ♪
It's my fault Liam's dead.
The night he died, I...
...I found him...
...beaten up by his dealer.
And...
...as soon as he saw me, he just...
...just started smiling.
No matter how shit I was to him...
...he always bloody smiled.
Of course he did.
He wanted money for gear.
What did you do?
I gave him twice as much
as what he asked for.
Told him to...
...go and get off his head and...
..."Don't come back."
It's my fault, too.
He rang me at uni...
...the day he died.
The police had brought him
home the night before...
...given him one last chance.
When Mum was sorting out rehab...
...Liam knew he couldn't do it.
He was desperate to get away.
Left me a long message,
begging to come stay with me.
If he got on the train right then,
he'd still be here now.
No, he wouldn't.
He'd have found your local dealer,
made your life hell
and still gone the same way.
Liam called me, too.
That night.
He wanted me to come home
so he wouldn't be alone.
I was out, getting pissed
with my mates.
I told him, "Stop being so boring,"
and to come join us.
What not to say
to a recovering addict.
I was the last person
that spoke to him.
If anyone could have saved him..
...it was me.
KNOCKING Come.
Sorry to barge in.
I know you're busy man.
Is it about Connor?
You and Beth must
tell each other everything.
Oh, she's just worried
about the kid.
Uh, have you had any news?
Any idea what time you last
saw Will Rees at the wedding?
I don't keep track of other
people's kids on my days off.
Fair enough.
But did he leave before you, or...?
Uh...
Yeah. Yeah, he must have done,
actually, cos we gave Sam and Alfie
a lift home.
Oh, yeah? Why is that?
Oh, I think he had a bad pint.
Went home on his own.
No idea when, though.
Sometime after the meal?
Presumably.
I really couldn't say.
OK.
Thanks. You've been very helpful.
Looking for your husband, Mrs Rees?
Just here to collect some receipts.
I think he's seeing suppliers
today, isn't he?
He's hardly been in all week.
We're both busy. I don't track
his every movement. I see.
Have the council signed off
on the mineshaft already?
Will said it was just a formality,
said we can go ahead and get it
filled in.
So they haven't signed it off?
Sorry, I need to make a call.
No, no, you go ahead.
PHONE CHIMES
HE SOBS
HE SCREAMS
What's going on?
All the mess in the hall!
We, um...
We had a disagreement.
It's all sorted now.
Look at the state of you.
What is that going to look like to
that detective, or any cop
with half a brain cell?
Let alone Gethin and Beth,
who are already asking questions.
What is wrong with you?!
I'm killing myself to save you,
and all you can do is
make it harder.
You...
...grow up,
go home,
sort your marriage out.
Go!
You, get changed!
You're all old enough
to know better!
And you... Mum, I'm sorry...
..just get out of my sight!
KNOCKING
I know I'm not meant to, but I
couldn't stay on that ward and...
...I don't know what I'm doing.
He keeps crying and there's
no-one else.
Come on inside.
BABY CRIES SOFTLY
How did you know where I lived?
You told me once.
Am I in trouble?
I will be if anyone finds out.
Look, you can stay for another
hour or two, to calm down.
Does that mean...?
He can't be hungry again.
No, I think it's the other thing.
Just stay there and rest.
I'll sort it.
Hey. Oh! There.
Right...
DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES
DOOR OPENS
FOOTSTEPS
Leave it.
Easier to get a new one.
Where's Alfie?
With my mum.
Is he OK?
I didn't want him to be here
in case you got angry again.
And I should warn you,
my dad's calling to check I'm OK, so
please, keep your temper.
I'm not going to get angry.
We need to sort this out.
I know you lied to the police.
I don't want to know why.
I don't want to hear
any more of your lies.
What did you tell them?
Nothing.
Not about the suit in the washer,
not about you leaving
the wedding early.
I covered for all of your bullshit.
But that is the last time.
You won't need to do that again.
I know.
Because I'm leaving you.
You can't.
I'm over trying to fix this family
for Alfie, for you, for...
...whoever I used to be before I
got used to living like this.
You can't see how messed up it is
because you've never
known anything else,
but I've still got a choice
and I don't want Alfie
to turn out like you.
You don't get to choose.
He's my son.
He put a kid in A&E today.
What? Yeah.
He's clearly your son.
He's young enough to change.
I don't know if you can.
It's not my problem any more.
Get your things and go.
I'm sorry.
I know you won't believe me,
but I can change, I can.
Even today, me, Megan and Jamie,
we had it out, we sorted it.
Things are going to be different.
Yeah? Mm-hmm.
You're even lying at work.
You must know nothing can happen
until we get proper sign-off
on the mineshaft.
I had to sort that out as well.
What did you do?
What you should have done -
put everything on hold until the
paperwork comes through.
I don't know who you think you are,
that rules just don't apply to you.
Did you tell the police about that?
They were there, but they wouldn't
have any interest in that...
Oh, my God! ..would they?
Stupid, STUPID...!
PHONE RINGS
My dad.
So, what happened?
Just family stuff.
Why can't you tell me?
Thanks for calming me down.
I've got to get back.
Call me again if you need to.
Yeah.
Check CCTV coverage of the area...
INDISTINCT CHATTER
RADIO CHATTER
SHE GASPS
Oh, thanks for doing the cards.
Where have you been
all afternoon?
Jamie and Will fell out -
usual stupid stuff.
It's all sorted now.
Do you want a hand with this?
No.
Look, I've been thinking -
we should just send everything back.
What?
The wedding presents.
You know, it's not a marriage
if you keep lying to me.
I'm not.
I'm not an idiot, Megan.
If you don't let me in,
then we're done, you know?
I want to be like you.
Like it's all so simple.
If I tell you, then I'll be
making you like us.
And that's the last thing I want.
This was Liam's room.
My Liam.
Thanks for looking after my Liam.
We don't deserve you.
Everyone deserves
a proper start in life.
I can't help everyone.
I do what I can.
Get some sleep.
♪ Go to sleep, my baby
♪ Close your pretty eyes
♪ Angels up above you
♪ Peering at you dearly
from the skies
♪ Go to sleep, my baby
♪ Close your pretty eyes... ♪
SHE SOBS QUIETLY
♪ Stars begin to peek... ♪
Liam?
I spoke to your rehab...
♪ Go to sleep, my baby
♪ Close your pretty eyes
♪ Angels up above you
♪ Peering at you dearly
from the skies... ♪
You can't tell anyone else.
Ever.
Swear it.
I swear.
Connor's dead.
Tell me everything.
TYRES SCREECH
SIREN WAILS