♪♪
[ Siren wails ]
♪♪
-Right, let's wake this fella up.
♪♪
-[Quietly] Right, I'm going around the back.
-[Whispers] Make sure you hit the lock dead on, okay?
-Go.
-[Shouts] Police! Stand clear of the door!
-Police! -Police!
-He's not down here. I'll check upstairs.
Oi! Stop! Stop!
Oh! Ryan, go!
Go, go, go!
-Ray Evans! Stay where you are!
Police!
-Give it up! -Stop struggling, Ray!
-Get off me! -Ray Evans...
-[Grunts ]
-I'm arresting you on suspicion of employee theft of £10,000.
-What?
-From the Eastern Bank in Ballymountain.
You don't have to say anything,
but I must caution you, if you do not mention when questioned
something which you later rely on in court...
♪♪
-[ Exhales ]
♪♪
-[ Chuckles ]
It looks like our Ray's a gambler.
-Mm-hmm.
If you were hiding ten grand, where would you put it?
-Nowhere too obvious. -Mm-hmm.
This fridge has been dragged out a fair few times.
Give me a hand?
♪♪
Bingo.
♪♪
-Why would you hide an empty bag?
♪♪
[ Gulls cry ]
♪♪
-I've been talking to your boss at the bank,
and we understand it's your job
to incinerate the damaged bank notes.
You been taking them home instead, Ray?
-No comment.
-We spoke to a witness who saw you leaving the bank
where you work yesterday evening.
According to this witness,
you were carrying a bag very like this one.
-What if I was?
-We found this bag hidden behind your fridge.
-Where's the cash, Ray?
-What do you mean?
-When we found the bag, it was empty.
-£10,000 that you were supposed to be burning yesterday.
So where is it?
-I don't know what you're talking about.
♪♪
-I heard you go out late last night. What happened?
-A child with epilepsy had a seizure.
-Is the child going to be okay?
-I hope so. She has surgery in the States next week.
-Right, is this thing going to take much longer?
-Well, we are here.
-Ta-da!
-Happy 18th!
-Um... -[ Laughs ]
-Thanks.
-Look, look, I know what you're thinking.
How come Shay got a car and I get a bike?
-Well, yes, to be honest.
-Wait, were you expecting a car as well?
-I did pass my test.
-Just as well we bought you one then, isn't it?
[ Laughter ]
-What? -You were properly scundered.
[ Laughter ]
-Oh, wow! Which one is it?
-[ Laughs ] Thanks.
Love you. -Love you, too.
-Come on, big brother. You can be my first passenger.
-Oh, pray for me.
-See you later.
-Take it easy. -Bye.
♪♪
-Have you heard from Concepta?
-I left a message, but she hasn't got back.
[ Car engine starts ] -Hey, she'll be here.
There's no way she'd miss her granddaughter's 18th.
♪♪
[ Car horn honks ]
♪♪
-[ Grunts ]
-We just need another pair of hands.
Oh, thank you.
Is that Lauren Brady?
-Hello, Nicole. -Hey.
-[ Laughs ] How long has it been?
-Nearly 20 years.
-Well, does Marlene know you're back?
-Um, I haven't seen her. Why?
-[ Laughs ] Well, what about your dad?
Did you, um, did you kiss and make up?
-Oh, yeah, ages ago.
Ever since I had the baby. -Baby?
-I have to get a prescription filled.
What happened to McGinty's Chemist's?
-Oh, that's closed, years since.
You'll have to go to O'Hanlon's. It's just up the street.
-Thanks.
Oh, and um, why don't you come to the grand reopening tonight?
Everybody will be delighted to see you.
-Maybe. If I can get a sitter.
-Who's that? -Oh, that's Lauren Brady.
Her and Marlene used to be thick as thieves,
but they parted on very bad terms.
-How come?
I'm sorry. I promised Marlene, my lips are sealed.
♪♪
-Who's the hunk in the vest?
-Ray Evans. Don't tell me you fancy that meathead.
-So try not to worry, okay?
I'm gonna take her back and we'll get the kettle on.
-I'm sorry we can't be of more help.
All I can say is that we will find the people who did this.
-What's going on?
-That's Mrs Foster, runs a small guesthouse in town.
-This morning, two of her customers paid her in cash.
She takes it to the bank to pay it in
and they tell her it's worthless.
-More of the damaged notes? -Yep.
-Well, do we know how they came to be in circulation?
-Yeah, the guy in the vest, Ray Evans.
He works at the bank in Ballymountain.
It's his job to incinerate the damaged notes,
but we're pretty sure he's just keeping them to himself.
All the notes are marked with this purple stamp. See here?
So when your man Ray incinerates the notes,
the whole thing is meant to be recorded on CCTV.
And guess what, it keeps going on the blink.
-Was this your dawn raid, Ray Evans' house?
-Yeah, but we didn't find any bank notes, just an empty bag.
Should have seen his face when we told him the bag was empty.
-So you're telling me that Ray stole it
and then somebody stole it from him?
-Exactly.
-Ryan, anything from the house-to-house?
-Eileen Galloway, the one who runs the Neighbourhood Watch
in Ray's street, she said she saw a white van
parked up outside his house late last night.
She took down its registration.
-So, look, if Ray was meant to burn
£10,000's worth of this yesterday,
we need to get our hands on it
before it's circulated round the town.
-Do we know how much Mrs Foster lost?
-350 quid.
She says she's not going to be able to pay her mortgage.
-I've got a match. The van belongs to a...
Mr Clint Devine-Dunwoody.
-Want me to have a word, boss?
-Yeah. I'll tag along, see what he's got to say for himself.
[ Gulls cry ]
♪♪
-No, no, no, no, no. We're not open yet!
-We're here on official business.
I can't see anything anyway. -What official business?
-It's Clint we need to speak to.
-How can I help you, Officer?
-Clint, can you tell us why your van
was parked outside Ray Evans' place last night?
-I don't know. I wasn't driving it.
I lent it to Gerry Brady's son-in-law.
-Son-in-law?
Gerry Brady only has a daughter, Lauren.
-Aye, Lauren's husband, David Mullan.
-Husband? Lauren Brady's gay!
-Huh. Not anymore.
-Does Marlene know?
-I've no idea. Why? -No reason.
-Could we interrupt for a minute?
-What was this David Mullan doing with your van?
-Well, he's a plumber, just like his father-in-law.
David's covering Gerry's jobs for a few days
while he goes to a funeral.
He needed a van.
-How well do you know this David?
-I'd never set eyes on him till yesterday.
-Right, um, I'll ring the Sarge,
let her know we need to speak to David Mullan.
-Where's your van parked now?
-It's parked out the back. David dropped it off this morning.
-Marlene's engaged.
-I know, Marlene. I'm as shocked as you are.
Married to a man!
When she mentioned a baby,
I just assumed they'd used a sperm donor.
Hang on a sec. I've got Marlene on the phone.
Is there anything else you want her to know?
♪♪
-And you're sure this David Mullan
is married to Lauren Brady?
-That's what Clint says.
-Oh, well, it must be true, then.
-What's up?
-I might have a conflict of interest.
Me and Lauren kind of had a thing when we were teenagers,
totally top secret.
Like, I only told Nicole about it a few months ago.
So you might be better doing this one on your own.
-It's Lauren's husband we need to speak to, so you'll be fine.
-Okay. But it's your investigation, right?
-Speaking of significant others...
-Oh. Hiya, love.
-How was your dawn raid?
-Uh...inconclusive.
-She stood me up last night, claimed she had to get up early.
-I hardly stood you up, now. -It's okay. I forgive her.
But only because she's gonna buy me lunch to make up for it.
1:00 in the Port View?
[ Both laugh ]
Nearly forgot, no kissing when she's in uniform.
-Yeah, you know the rules. -You can make up for it later.
[ Laughter ]
♪♪
-So when was the last time you saw this woman?
-20 years, at least.
-Hello, Lauren.
-Marlene.
It's...good to see you.
-Yeah, and you. Uh, this isn't a social call.
Let me introduce you to my colleague,
Police Constable Callum McCarthy.
He's heading up this investigation.
-What investigation?
-We were hoping to speak to David Mullan.
-You'd better come in.
-Uh, go on through.
♪♪
-Are you okay, Sarge? -Uh, yeah, fine. Totally fine.
♪♪
-This is our daughter, Freya.
-Hello, Freya.
-She's autistic, non-verbal.
I'll just take her through to the front room.
Come on, sweetheart.
-Where is it you live? -Leeds.
Uh, we're here for a few days before we fly to Boston.
Freya needs some surgery.
-Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
-She's got epilepsy. Uh, suffers from seizures.
And, uh, they're getting worse.
-Mr Mullan, can I ask, were you at Ray Evans's house last night?
-Yeah, I was doing a bit of work for him,
covering for my father-in-law.
We're both plumbers.
-Oh, is that how you and Lauren met?
-No. Uh... a total coincidence.
-So she kind of married her da, then.
[ Chuckles softly ]
-What was the problem at Ray's?
-Pipe from his hot water cylinder sprung a leak.
And when did you get there?
-About 9:00. Um, left just before 11:00.
-And was Ray there the whole time?
-No, not the whole time.
Um, he went out about... about 10:30.
A bloke came to pick him up.
-Did you catch a name?
-No, I only saw him from behind.
He was wearing cowboy boots with, uh...
metal things on the back, like in the westerns.
-Spurs? -That's it, yeah.
-One last question, Mr Mullan.
Did Ray Evans pay you for this work?
-250 quid in cash. -You still got it?
♪♪
-Bad news, Mr Mullan. These notes are stolen property.
We're gonna have to seize them as evidence.
-What does that mean for me?
-It means that Ray Evans still owes you £250.
-David! She's having another seizure.
It's alright, darling. It's okay, darling. Shh.
It's okay.
♪♪
-Are you sure you don't want us to call an ambulance?
-It's kind of you to offer, but we got this.
-Okay.
-Did you tell Nicole Devine about us?
-Um, well, yeah.
She's my best mate. She's not gonna say anything.
And also, the last I knew, you were out and openly gay.
-I-I'd better... -Yeah, yeah, of course.
-So do you know who the guy with the spurs is?
-[ Scoffs ] Yeah, I've a good idea.
-Who?
-Trouble with a capital T.
♪♪
[ Western-style music plays ]
♪♪
[ Jingling ]
♪♪
-[ Sings to himself ] ♪ My Islandmagee ♪
♪ My own Giant's Causeway ♪
♪ My sweet Tandragee ♪
♪ Oh, lady so lovely ♪
♪ Oh, lady so fine ♪
-♪ You're my only true love, my Nicole Devine ♪
So you're writing music again?
-I wrote it for Nicole.
-I heard it on the local radio. It's a beauty.
-Thanks.
-You going solo? -Never.
I mean, not without my big brother.
-Bring it home, our kid.
[ Both chuckle ]
-Good to see ya. -You too.
-Sylvester. Long time, no see.
-Call me Sly, my wee darlin'. Everyone else does.
-[ Chuckles ] What brings you here?
-Well, I heard about the fire.
-You must've taken the scenic route. The fire was weeks ago.
-I would've been here sooner, but I was unavoidably detained.
-Mm-hmm. And did you serve the full sentence?
-Early release for good behaviour.
-Hmm! Let's hope that continues.
Will you be staying for the grand opening tonight?
-Am I invited?
-Family doesn't need an invitation.
Well, I have some errands to run.
You boys be good. I'll see you later.
-So am I forgiven for leaving the band
to settle down with Nicole, then?
-I admit it, I was a wee bit cheesed off at the time.
-Mate, you called her Yoko for about a year.
-That band was my life. But I get it.
-Do you? -Sure.
Nicole is lovely, and this...
Well, this is some pub.
♪♪
-Cheers.
-Is it Niamh's 18th birthday today?
-Sure is. -Yeah.
-If you let me know when Concepta's due in,
I'll meet her off the bus.
-Well, we, um, haven't actually heard from her yet.
-What? She can't still be on silent retreat.
I mean, what exactly is she praying for?
[ Chuckling ] -Ooh.
You'll never guess who I saw going into the Commodore.
-Who? -Sly Dunwoody.
-He must have got parole. What's he doing here?
-Ah, giving Clint and Nicole trouble, no doubt.
-Yeah. -Who are you eating with?
-They're Ash's best friends.
They're gay too. Lovely people.
Ash wanted to introduce them to Marlene.
Meant to be a surprise.
Of course, Marlene hasn't shown up.
-Ah.
-Finn, can you tell me what Marlene is working on today?
-Um, yeah, her and Callum are working on a theft.
-Life and death, is it?
-I wouldn't go that far, Ash.
-Yeah.
I didn't think so.
[ Gulls cry ]
-So the hunk with the vest paid the plumber
using dodgy £50 notes? -He certainly did.
-Huh. He's hardly a master criminal, this Ray.
-Any joy, cub?
-Uh, this...
turned up at the petrol station on the Coast Road.
-When, exactly? -Couple of hours ago.
-While we had Ray Evans in custody?
-Deffo wasn't him who spent it.
The cashier said it was an older guy, greyish hair.
You'll never guess what.
He was wearing boots with spurs on. [ Laughs ]
Like a proper cowboy.
-He's a proper cowboy, alright.
-What, do you know who it is? -Sly Dunwoody, Clint's brother.
Barry's just seen him coming into the Commodore.
-Aye, I think I remember him now.
Is Sly the kind of guy to get himself involved
in a racket like this?
-Well, put it this way -- he's just got out of prison
for taking things that didn't belong to him.
-Right, I'll have a word. You coming, Sarge?
-Yep, sure.
-Ash is looking for you. -Is she?
-Seems unhappy with something.
-[ Exhales deeply ] Oh, no.
♪♪
-Where were you?
-Oh, love, I'm so sorry.
We just -- We got busy with a case.
But look, I'll buy you lunch tomorrow, okay? My treat.
I wanted you to meet my friends Preston and Pete.
Barry was there too. -What? Why didn't you tell me?
-It was supposed to be a nice surprise.
-Yeah, but if I'd known you'd gone to all that trouble --
-What, you wouldn't have stood me up?
-No, look... Ash! Hold on. Wait.
Can we at least talk about this?
-Forget it.
-She'll calm down.
-No. No, this is me. This is -- This is what I do.
I messed things up with Lauren
and now I'm doing exactly the same thing with Ash.
I --
♪♪
-Really?
Why are you here, Sly?
-I want to get the band back together.
-[ Laughs ] Are you having a bubble bath?
-I've never been more serious in my life.
Tell me you don't want to go on tour again.
I knew it.
Okay, bro, so you're a married man.
That doesn't mean that your life is over.
If you want to go on the road again,
I'm sure Nicole won't stand in your way,
not if she loves you as much as I think she does.
[ Door opens ]
-Here's the local cops.
-You alright? -Clint.
-Alright, Sly? -Constable Pettigrew.
-Oh, it's sergeant now, actually.
-Oh. -Mm.
My colleague, Constable McCarthy
needs to ask you a few questions.
-Did you buy petrol at the Coast Road station this morning?
-I did.
-The cashier told us you paid with a £50 note.
-It's not forged, is it?
-No, no, it's legal tender, but
part of a damaged batch that was stolen,
and each note is stamped with a purple mark.
You didn't notice that, no?
-Can't say that I did.
-Do you have any more like it? -No, I haven't.
-So where did you get that one from?
-Not a clue. Uh...
I was out drinking in Ballymountain last night.
Could have picked it up anywhere.
-You got a £50 note in your change?
-Is that it? -No.
Do you know Ray Evans?
-Ray Evans? -Mm.
-I don't think so.
-Now, you see, that's funny,
because someone matching your description
was seen at his house last night.
-Well, I only got to Port Devine this morning,
so it must've been some other handsome devil.
-[ Chuckles ]
-With spurs on his boots?
-Right, thanks for your time.
-You're so welcome.
♪♪
-Tell me you haven't. -I've done nothing, I swear.
♪♪
[ Knocking at door ]
-Here. -Barry.
-Tell me if I'm sticking my oar in here.
-As if.
-But...
has your missus and your mother had a bit of a falling out?
Else why would Concepta stay away so long?
-It's got nothing to do with Siobhan.
Look, it's to do with Concepta's sister.
-Assumpta?
What has that nightmare been up to this time?
-Hold on, you know her?
-[ Sighs ] I used to,
donkeys' years ago.
-Why did you call her a nightmare?
-I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that.
Listen, uh, if you're talking to Concepta, tell her that...
tell her to come home.
There's people in this town miss her.
♪♪
[ Siren wails ]
-Hey! Open the door! [ Knocking loudly ]
I know you're in there, you snivelling excuse
for a human being, I know in you're there!
Open that door!
Open the door! Hey! -Hey!
Out of pocket, are you?
See, I'm guessing that you didn't get
that £50 in your change.
-How much does Ray Evans owe you?
-£450. I won it off him playing poker.
-So all the notes are marked?
-Yes. -Ah, we'll take those.
-I'm the victim here. -Indeed, you are.
That's why we're taking you down to the station,
where you can make a statement.
-That place gives me hives. -Tough.
♪♪
-Police! Open up!
Mr Evans, are you gonna open this door
or am I gonna have to break it down?
Again.
♪♪
[ Gulls cry ]
♪♪
-So tell us what happened last night.
-I picked Ray up at about half nine,
drove him to the Angler's Arms for the poker game.
-What happened there?
-I won £450 off Ray, fair and square.
When you told me where the notes were marked,
I went round to his to get them replaced.
I don't like being taken for a mug.
-We have reason to believe that Ray hid £10,000 in his house.
-How much?
-Well, it wasn't there when I searched the place this morning.
-That's got nothing to do with me, I swear.
-What time did the poker wind up?
-Coming up for 1:00. I dropped Ray home.
Bet you it was that eejit in the white van.
-What eejit?
-There was this van parked outside Ray's
when I was dropping him back.
Soon as the driver clocked us, took off like a bat out of hell.
-Did you get a look at him? -No.
It was dark and his headlights were shining right in my eyes.
-So you think David Mullan found the money
when he was fixing the pipes?
-Well, the bag was next to the stopcock.
-A man like him stealing cash? Why would he do that?
-Uh, according to their GoFundMe page,
David and Lauren are almost £8,000 short of their total.
That's the fund for their kid's operation.
-Yeah, they're flying to Boston in a couple of days.
It must have been their kid Siobhan
was called out to last night.
The poor wee girl was having some kind of seizure.
-What time was that at?
-Just after 12:00.
She was there for about half an hour.
-So Siobhan leaves their place at about 12:30.
30 minutes later, Sly sees the van outside Ray's house.
It's got to be David.
You coming, Sarge?
-Uh, it might be better if you bring Ryan along with you.
-So what's this about?
-I'm just, I'm worried I might have a conflict of interest.
-Why?
-Look, it was a million years ago,
but me and Lauren Brady -- Lauren Mullan now --
were having a secret relationship.
I mean, like I said, it was when dinosaurs roamed the earth,
but still. -You're right, you stay here.
Listen, take Ryan with you. Get going, yeah?
-Yeah, okay, boss. Alright. Come on.
[ Door opens ]
-You okay? -Yeah.
[ Door closes ] No. It's Ash.
Oh, I've really messed up, Finn.
I was supposed to meet her for lunch today and I forgot,
and now she's not answering her phone.
[ Gulls cry ]
♪♪
-Mr Mullan?
♪♪
Mrs Mullan?
-[ Sighs ] You're wasting your breath, cub.
They've gone.
[ Gulls cry ]
♪♪
-They let you out, then?
-Honest, Nicole, I've done nothing wrong.
Ask your mate Marlene. I'm the victim here.
450 sheets, that Ray Evans cheated me out of.
-Where did you get 450 big ones from?
-I won it off Ray playing poker.
The toerag paid me in dodgy notes.
Look, you've got to believe me, bro.
There is no way I'm going back inside.
That's why I need this fresh start,
get the band back together.
-Doing what?
-I've got it all worked out.
We tour the places we played all our best gigs,
Doncaster, Aberystwyth, Robin Hood's Bay.
-Buxton? Not forgetting Buxton?
-Never could, never will. -God.
A tour like that costs a load of money.
-That's not a problem, is it? -What do you mean?
-Your missus is loaded.
♪♪
[ Gulls cry ]
♪♪
-Okay.
David Mullan rented a car just over an hour ago.
He's due to drop it at the airport.
Let's go. Call it in, cub.
-[ Siren wails ] -It's a David Mullan,
registration X-Ray Hotel Zulu...
♪♪
[ Radio beeps ]
-Thanks for stopping them.
♪♪
-It was me.
I took that money from Ray Evans's house.
It was hidden behind the fridge.
-David Mullan, I am arresting you for theft.
You don't have to say anything, but I must caution you,
if you do not mention when questioned
something which you later rely on in court...
-I pulled the fridge out to get to the stopcock.
That's when I found the bag with the money in it.
I counted it.
It was more than enough to pay for Freya's surgery,
but I put it back.
And then you returned to your father-in-law's place?
When I got back, Freya was having a seizure.
[ Voice breaking ] It was really bad.
And after the doctor left, I said to Lauren
that I'd found a way to pay for the surgery.
Then I went back to Ray's and took the money.
-You must have realised after we called round today
that the money was going to be very difficult to spend.
No, we thought, um...
I thought...
that we could change it for dollars at the airport.
Maybe they wouldn't know what the purple mark meant.
I'm sorry.
I know it was stupid.
I couldn't think what else to do.
-David said that he'd found a way
to raise the money for Freya's op.
He told me to pack our bags.
-And you didn't think to ask him where the money had come from?
-Well, he didn't give me the chance.
The first I knew about that cash
was when you found it in the suitcase.
♪♪
-David's coughed. We're gonna have to let Lauren go.
-We're not gonna charge her with conspiracy?
-And why would we do that? -Because both they're lying.
-It's clear as day it was Lauren
who went to Ray's house and took that money.
-Have you any evidence to back that up, Callum?
Didn't think so.
-If you are going to release Lauren,
can I be the one to walk her out of here?
-Make it quick.
-You're free to go.
Why are you letting David carry the can?
-It's what he wants.
Will David go to prison?
-I don't know.
It's his first offence,
and your situation with Freya may be taken into consideration.
-I still have to find the rest of the money for her operation.
How am I going to get through this without him?
-So, David...You do love him?
-Of course I love him.
-Wow, it's just you were always the, uh, militant one.
You came out to your da
and tried to persuade me to come out to Uncle Barry.
-No, we both agreed that we'd come out to our parents,
and you were the one that bottled it,
left me high and dry.
-Yeah, because I was really scared, and you knew that.
That's why you and me had to be a secret.
And then your da threw you out.
I'm sorry, but I-I couldn't take that risk.
I don't blame you for cutting me dead,
but it kept me in the closet for another 20 years, Lauren.
-I'm sorry about that.
I hope you find someone too, one day.
-I think I have.
-You think? -Mm.
I don't seem to be able to tell her how I feel.
Just out of practice.
This is my first relationship since... you and me.
-For goodness' sake, Marlene.
If you really care about her, don't let this one slip away.
♪♪
-You didn't really fancy Ray Evans, did you?
-What's the matter, Cal? Are you jealous?
Look, there is no need.
I am more than happy with what we've got.
-After Nicole's grand reopening,
d'you fancy coming back to mine?
-Do you mind if I take a raincheck?
I could really do with an early night.
-Yeah. No bother.
♪♪
-So what did they arrest Lauren's husband for?
-Well, according to what I heard,
he stole money to fund their daughter's operation in America.
Little Freya, she needs life-saving surgery.
-And they can't afford it?
That's terrible.
-Have you asked Nicole yet about bankrolling the tour?
-No.
Look, she's...
We've had a lot of expense recently,
rebuilding this place.
I'm sorry, mate, we just... We just can't afford it.
♪♪
-Ah! No peeking! Ah!
-This arrived for you. It's from your gran.
-She didn't come.
-How come Lauren and Freya are here?
-Nicole insisted.
Apparently, she has some big plan. I dunno.
-[ Clears throat ] Attention. Attention, everyone.
It's almost time for the big reveal,
but before we unveil the new Commodore,
I have an announcement I'd like to make.
So...
most of you know Lauren Mullan, or Lauren Brady, as was,
but you might not know her lovely daughter Freya.
Now, Freya needs some medical attention
that she can only get in America,
so I really hope that Lauren will accept
this small token from us at the Commodore, just to help out.
Clint?
[ Cheers and applause ]
Give that to Lauren, please.
-Thank you.
£10,000?
[ Quiet gasps ]
Nicole, that's far too generous.
-Nonsense. Clint and I are just happy to help.
[ Cheers and applause ]
-So much for you two being broke.
-Woo!
-Well, so now it's time for the big reveal.
[ Cheers ]
So as you all know,
I inherited this place from my lovely mummy and daddy,
and the very last time I saw them,
they were walking out that very door,
so that's why I was so determined that
the new Commodore...
[ Cheering ]
...should be exactly the same as the old.
[ Cheering ]
-Well, that's disappointing.
[ Scoffs ]
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-Yeah, I should be back to the flat around 9:00.
Oh, I'm looking forward to being very badly behaved.
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-Barry's avoiding me.
-Why?
-He knows something about Assumpta, my birth mother.
Whatever it is, he's not telling me.
-So what are you gonna do?
-I'm gonna do some detective work.
-It's been really good to, you know, clear the air and...
I mean, we parted on terrible terms.
-I'm glad, too.
-Come here. It's so good to see you.
-Who's that with Marlene?
-That's, uh, Lauren.
-Who's Lauren?
-Marlene's first girlfriend.
-Of course. Thanks.
-Oh. Ash. Ash!
Where are you going?
-Why didn't you tell me?
About Lauren?
Why did I have to hear it from Big Mouth Nicole?
-I am so, so sorry.
But come here.
You don't need to be jealous. -I'm not.
It just seems like you've got time for everyone else but me.
-What do you mean?
-This so-called relationship -- I never see you.
-Yeah, because I'm busy with work.
-And when I do see you, you won't talk to me,
you won't tell me how you feel.
-Ash, I love you.
-Really?
You won't even kiss me in public.
[ Voice breaking ] I think you got carried away.
Um, you came out the closet, then met me.
It was all a rush of blood to the head,
and now you're regretting it.
-What? No, no.
No, I do love you.
I have never felt like this.
Me and Lauren, that was, like, schoolgirl stuff.
But you and me...
What do I have to do to convince you?
-I'm sorry, Marlene.
I think you have to work that out for yourself.
-Marry me.
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-What did you say?
-Um...
Ashley Hayes...
[ Exhales slowly ]
...will you marry me?
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