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ANNA: 'Previously on Hotel Babylon...'

I've got a rebelling workforce to feed

and four hours till bloody Christmas!

I've taken the liberty of swiping one of Gino's finest cognacs.

I would like to propose a toast. To Rebecca!

You're probably the closest thing I've got

to a really good friend right now.

I'd actually quite like to be friends with me.

Cheers. Hardest nut will crack in the end.

It's just a question of hitting the right spot.

Situations change.

People can surprise you.

CHARLIE: 'We see all sorts of luggage in a hotel.

'Some people pack the kitchen sink.'

'Some people have got travelling light down to a fine art.'

'And some people don't see the need for luggage at all.'

'But hotels are also full of people

'carrying a different kind of baggage.

'The sort you can't easily store under a bed.'

If you think that toupee's fooling anyone, you're wrong.

'The marriage that's gone sour.

'The childhood dreams that never came true.

'But fortunately, staff are always at hand.'

Call that a musical?!

Girls half naked, flaunting themselves,

it was virtually pornographic.

Well, I can only apologise, sir.

Ordinarily, Chicago is a very popular choice.

Absolutely disgusting.

'Putting their own morals aside in order to help with yours.

'Although, some days, it's more difficult than others.'

'Maybe we're missing our family.

'Or we might wish they could know us a little better.'

Mum, when I get a girlfriend, you'll be the first to know.

'We could be worried

'last night's partying has taken a toll on our looks.'

'Sometimes, we're torn between our head and our heart.'

'And, of course, there's always that old green eyed monster -

'jealousy.'

'But then there are days when we just feel good.'

How you doing? 'Full of hope.'

Morning.

'Excited by the prospect of a new romance, maybe.'

'We have absolutely no idea

'our world is about to come crashing down around our ears.'

Have a pleasant journey.

Thanks. Bye-bye. Bye-bye.

Hi. Hiya.

Do you want...? Listen, I...

Shall we go to my office? Sure.

I just wanted to say that I had a really good time last night.

Yeah. Me, too.

But I think you'll agree we'd had too much brandy

and it probably wasn't a good idea.

I-I mean, if things were different,

I mean, if we weren't, er...

Then I would, erm, probably want to...

Kiss me again. Hmm. Yes.

But under the circumstances, I think we should probably be sensible.

Yeah, I think you're right, we probably should.

Then again, being sensible can be quite boring.

That is true.

And not everyone can be sensible all the time, can they?

Definitely not.

Sod it.

KNOCK AT THE DOOR Shit.

Ah, morning, Jackie. Hi.

Are the others on their way? Ah, here they are.

Morning, everyone. Come in. Morning.

Well, I hope you all had a good time at the party last night.

What happened to you two?

We decided to just get stuck into the washing up early, didn't we?

We didn't want a group of grumpy old porters this morning.

Well, I had a good time last night, but today, my enjoyment is spoilt,

because somebody stole a bottle of my 1796 Napoleon cognac.

Give it a rest, Gino.

It's a Christmas party, season of good cheer and all that.

Pilfering is a tradition.

Well, I can't say I'm happy about it either.

The cellar is looking worryingly low, particularly on fine wine.

Well, I'm sorry, Rebecca, I've talked to accounts,

they still haven't paid three of my suppliers.

Ah, well, I did get a call this morning from Mrs Klein,

which might just help us out. Ooh!

Here that, James? A call from Mrs Klein.

She might help you out. Oh, don't be so juvenile.

I admire her knowledge of wine, nothing more.

Yes, so why are you turning red?

That's because he's thinking about getting his hands on her

"Chateauneuf-du-Papes". Stop it.

Anyway, James, she told me she's decided to sell off

some of her late husband's exceptional wine collection,

and she's open to offers on a case of Petrus '82.

Good God, that is a rarity. Exactly.

And as she's impressed by your having won

the Inter-Hotel Wine Tasting Championship,

I'm hoping she'll be inclined to sell it off. Hmm.

Anyway, James, I think you should wine and dine Mrs Klein.

Make her look favourably on our offer.

Why don't you ask her for lunch here... today?

Good.

Right, well, I'm sure we're all very tired

as the party was very late last night,

so that's it for today, thanks. Thank you.

Oh, apart from Charlie, could you hang on a minute?

I just would like a quick word.

Hey, slow down, Gino, Gino.

How about a hair of the dog for our hangovers? No.

After last night, no more freebies, eh?

What, so because of some sticky-fingered cheapskate,

we all have to suffer?

Look, my customers love that brandy, eh?

Now, my profits will be down

and if my profits are down, there's no bonus for me, eh?

But, Gino, we all scratch each other's backs here.

Mess with the system, and people will get angry. Let them.

I don't care two figs. ANNA WHIMPERS

No.

You don't think Jackie's said anything, do you?

She definitely saw something last night.

I don't think so, she's usually pretty discreet.

Yeah, but still.

I don't think it'd be good if people knew about this.

What exactly is this?

Well, I think it would be a shame if we didn't, erm...

Do it again.

I guess there'd be no harm in seeing how things go.

Unless you don't... No, absolutely.

I take it you're not concerned about being sensible any more.

Charlie...

I always do the sensible thing. My marriage was sensible.

Right time, right place.

My parents loved him, and look where that got me.

Why don't we have dinner tonight?

Yeah, sounds great.

As long as you're not cooking. Oh, cheeky.

I'm charming with it. SHE CHUCKLES

I'll see you later. See ya.

YELPS

Shit! Dan! What are you doing here?

Well, I thought I'd surprise you.

Finally see where my big brother works. You all right?

Are you doing all right? You seem a little bit edgy.

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

Actually, I did want to ask you a favour.

I need somewhere to stay.

Well, you can stay at mine if you want.

I was thinking you might put me up here.

Just need to be out the way for a little bit.

It ain't anything dodgy if that's what you think.

Just me and my mate John have been setting up a business

and borrowed some money off these mates.

These mates want their money back and you haven't got it.

Well, yeah.

I can't. I can't hide you in the hotel.

John's calling in some favours, he'll get the money dead soon.

It'll only be for a couple of days. I can't do it, mate.

I'm a manager here now. I'm sorry, I've got to say no.

Right, I'll just go and get my legs broken

while you look after number one, yeah?

Wait!

Room 503 isn't occupied.

Well, there's a problem with the toilet,

so I'm just putting it down as occupied.

The Farringtons didn't mention anything, and nor has anyone else.

Well, I'm mentioning it, so avoid booking anyone in 503, OK?

'Concierge desk?'

Tony, the two geezers to your left, sitting in the sofa,

I don't like the look of them.

Check 'em out for me, will you, please?

Are you waiting for a guest, sir? We was just leaving.

Good afternoon, then.

Good morning, sir. Good morning.

The name is Neville Bellingham Thomas.

I have a reservation.

Will you excuse me just for a moment?

WHISPERS: Oh, God. CLEARS THROAT

Ah!

Neville! What a surprise.

I didn't know you were coming to London.

Well, some business came up, and as I was visiting,

I thought high time I saw your little piece of England.

Well, it's recently been refurbished.

I'm sure you'll agree, it's rather special.

Yes, it's certainly very... de rigueur.

Although, the old money we cater for at Le Roi Soleil

expects something slightly less... loud.

So, I don't suppose this business you mentioned

would have anything to do with a certain Petrus '82?

Well, I doubt there's a wine buyer in Europe

who'd let that little opportunity pass them by.

I think it's only fair to warn you, Mrs Klein and I go back years.

No, she was rather impressed

with my winning the Inter-Hotel Wine Tasting Championships.

Oh, good God, James,

you're not still banging on about that old triumph, are you?

Just because you have a crush on Mrs Klein, don't assume it's mutual.

I do not have a crush.

Anyway, I must call my truffle supplier.

I'll be back at lunchtime. Yes.

Oh, I'm sorry? Are you dining here?

Yes. With Mrs Klein.

When you invited her to lunch, she kindly asked me to join her.

So I wouldn't be so sure you'll get that Petrus after all.

Oh, aye!

I could get used to this, no worries.

Yeah, well, don't get too comfortable.

No raiding the minibar, no going on walkabouts.

If anybody asks you what you're doing here...

Yeah, I know, here to fix the satellite telly.

You think I'm stupid?

Listen, there's a couple of extras from the Godfather

knocking about in the lobby.

No-one knows you're here, do they? No.

No, never told anyone I was coming.

Thought we could get a couple of drinks later.

I can't, I've got to go out for some dinner. Right.

Well, maybe we can catch a quick one. We'll see.

Cool.

I'll see you later. See you later.

It's for Mrs Bullinger, don't ask.

I was just actually gonna come and find you.

I wanted to speak to you about last night.

I'd be really grateful if you didn't say anything.

If anyone were to find out... Don't worry, I won't tell anybody.

Thanks, Jackie.

So, are you two gonna keep seeing each other?

Oh, no, no. We just had a few too many brandies.

I better get back. Yeah. Me, too.

I'll catch you later. Hmm.

Make sure you rake the gravel. The drive is a disgrace.

Oh.

SUPRESSED GIGGLES

Mrs Klein, how wonderful to see you. Mwah!

Mwah! And looking so well!

I hate it when people say I'm looking well.

Makes me think I've been looking ill.

Oh, no, no, I certainly didn't mean to imply...

You can go now.

And be back at three, and don't be late.

Come this way.

Mwah!

I believe you two know each other.

Oh, yes, we trained together at Le Roi Soleil.

James came back to England

when I was offered the permanent post.

Well, we couldn't all sleep with the manager now, could we, Neville?

At least I was sleeping with someone.

Now, now, gentlemen.

I'm hungry, show us our table, James.

Just here.

And bring me a bottle of Margaux '95.

Of course. And do be quick, I'm parched.

Gino! Could you get me a bottle of Margaux '95?

I'm rushed off my feet here.

Please. No problem.

Psst!

Excuse me? Sir?

Could you tell me where I might find Charlie Edwards?

Er, that's him coming out of the lift, sir.

Mr Edwards, I'm Detective Sergeant Green,

this is my colleague DC Porter. Can we have a word?

Of course. Let's go to the office.

It's all right, why don't we just sit in the bar?

OK.

Can I get you a coffee?

Actually, I've always wanted to try one of them fancy cocktails.

Non-alcoholic, Porter. Keep your hair on.

BANG

Hello?

Is anybody there?

I haven't spoken to Dan in months. We're not that close.

Is he in some kind of trouble?

A friend of his, Mr John Sampson, is in hospital in a coma.

Seems someone wasn't very happy with him.

Your brother went to art school, didn't he?

Well, if you can call dropping out after six weeks

going to art school, then, yeah. Why do want to know?

Seems Mr Sampson had a nice little earner going

running a forgery racket.

He was arranging the sales, and we think it was your brother

playing at being Leonardo.

We're hoping Dan may know who'd want to do this to Mr Sampson.

Any idea where he'd go? Girlfriend perhaps?

No idea. Like I said, I'm not that close.

Yes, you did say, didn't you?

Although, you'll be amazed how many family members

don't remember each other when we start asking questions.

Anyway, we'll let you get on with your work.

But here's my card.

Should you hear from your brother, let us know.

You don't mind if I take a few of these with me, do you?

Be my guest. Ta.

This wine is excellent.

It has both the intensity of the '86,

and the wonderful ripeness of the '90.

Yes, it was a very good vintage.

But then you've always had impeccable taste, Mrs Klein.

Absolutely. I was just about to say the same myself.

Yes, but I said it first.

You've never been backwards in coming forwards, have you, Neville?

Waiters at Le Roi Soleil would vouch for that.

Oh, for goodness sakes, stop squabbling.

I know you're both after the Petrus.

You're so desperate for it, I've come up with an amusing plan.

I'm going to have you compete for it.

Compete?

Tomorrow morning, I'll be bringing some fine wines,

and the person who gets closest to guessing what they are

will win a chance to buy the Petrus.

That's a very amusing idea,

and I for one, relish the challenge.

And I do think it's time James proved his mettle once more.

I'd be happy to.

Ah, Jackie, did you tell Charlie

that there's a problem with the loo in room 503?

No, why?

It's just that he told me that you told him that there's a problem.

Maybe you misheard him. Yeah, no, I don't think so.

See, I suspect that he got off with someone last night

and he wants to use the room for an illicit rendezvous.

Oh.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you,

it's just that I presumed that you'd moved on.

I have. I'm not upset,

I just don't think what Charlie gets up to

should be anyone else's business. No, of course.

Whoops.

WHISPERS: Dan!

What? I was starving! No-one saw me.

Well, I knew they were angry,

but I didn't think they'd try and kill him.

Police also said something about a forgery racket.

What's all that about?

No bullshit this time.

All right, look... SIGHS

I only ever wanted it to be small-time.

But John met this rich bloke,

convinced him he had an original Mondrian.

Bloke found out it was Moody and now he wants his money back.

I am going to sort somewhere else to go,

I just need one night here. Two tops.

Please, Charlie.

Come on, we need to get you back to your room.

Anna told me there was a problem in here,

I just came to have a look.

You're Charlie's brother. I've seen family snaps.

Dan, this is Jackie.

Dan's in London for a couple of days,

I just thought it would be easier to put him up here.

You're not going to say anything, are you?

Course not. What's the point in working at a hotel

if you can't get the odd freebie, right?

Thanks, Jackie. I appreciate it.

You might wanna talk to Anna,

I think she suspects you want the room for something.

503 is on the fifth floor, you come right out of the lift,

turn left and it's a few doors down on your right.

Thank you.

My God, it's only Bernard Schwartz! Bernie, you old bastard.

I told you there was a problem with 503.

Yeah, and Jackie said that there isn't.

The Franks are two of our richest regulars,

and they requested a Royal Park view room,

and 503 is the only one we've got available.

I didn't want to deprive them

just because you want to indulge in some afternoon delight,

or whatever it is that you were up to him.

Of course, we can always go and ask Rebecca.

No. That's fine. Hmm.

Get up! We need to get you out of here! Eh?

Some guests are on their way up. I thought you had that covered.

So did I.

Here y'are, help me tidy the bed, will you?

Excellent.

Just leave this alone, get your stuff together.

REBECCA: So, remember, that's 426.

Both rooms.

WHISPERS: Get in there.

Where? In here.

Charlie? Where have you been? I've been looking for you.

Are you OK? Absolutely, yeah. I'm fine.

I was just wondering what those detectives wanted earlier.

Oh, they, erm...

I witnessed a fight near my flat and, erm...

They want me to confirm my statement, that's all.

Right, well, as long as you haven't been getting up to no good.

Unless it's with me, of course.

Been dying to do this all morning.

Charlie, are you OK? You seem a bit, erm, distracted.

No, no, I'm absolutely fine.

Just slightly concerned about someone coming in, that's all.

Right, well, I guess I'll just have to control myself

until tonight, then.

Listen, erm...

About tonight, I'm not gonna be able to make dinner.

Right, OK.

Right, well, that's probably for the best anyway,

I've got lots of paperwork to do and, erm...

Listen, I think I better get on.

I...

I'd love nothing more than to spend the evening with you.

But I'm gonna have to be out of here by six.

A mate of mine is moving

and I promised him that I'd help him, that's all.

I can sort something out for tomorrow night, though.

Yeah, I think I can do tomorrow.

I'll find somewhere extra special.

Great. I'll see you later.

Who's that?

Not now. Here. Lock yourself in.

I'll be back in a bit.

All right, Gino, everything OK? Look...

Oh, Gino, you could do with tidying up a bit.

No, no, I didn't do this mess.

Somebody turned the picture of my parents upside down.

I don't know, something strange is going on.

Earlier, in the cellar,

I heard piano music, but nobody was there.

And now this.

What is it? Oh, nothing, it's just a bit strange, that's all.

Probably some logical explanation for it, you know.

Somebody banging the lockers or something like that.

See you later.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

What, the ghost? Yeah.

Hmm. There's a concierge who died here in the '30s.

He was big on staff being good to each other.

They say when a staff member's angry with his co-workers,

it unsettles his spirit.

I want to say sorry for taking the piss earlier.

That wasn't very fair of us. Forget it.

I've got bigger things to worry about. Come on.

If you won that hotel championship, you'll walk this.

Well, if I had actually have won, then maybe I would.

I cheated. There it is.

My sordid admission.

I have a terrible nose.

This is about the only wine I can ever guess.

My trusty friend in hours of need.

The Latour '90.

Oh, well, by this time tomorrow,

everybody will know I'm a fraud.

Well, you don't know for certain you'll lose.

Mmm!

I do love a Californian Merlot.

1990 was such a good year.

That's so good.

That has got to be a fluke. Give me that.

What are you doing?

Try that.

OK.

Mmm.

Well, it tastes like a Cab Franc, but not quite.

Which probably makes it a Cab... Sau. French.

'95. Hmm. How did you do that?

Well, I'm always drinking fine wines left in the restaurant.

I must have picked up a thing or two. Great (!)

Things are going from bad to worse.

Now I feel like Salieri with Mozart.

Right. JAMES SIGHS

Well, it might not be all bad.

Won't you need someone to pour for you tomorrow?

Erm, I thought you were going at six.

I was, yeah, my friend phoned and something's come up,

so, well, he's not moving tonight.

Right, well, you should have said cos we could still...

I'm gonna go over there anyway just to help him pack. Oh.

I said I'd get something for Bob in security.

MUSIC PLAYS IN DISTANCE

MUSIC: 'Fools Gold' by The Stone Roses

# Down, down... # Hiya, mate! You having a bosh?

MUSIC TURNS OFF What are you doing?

Sorry, it just came on the radio, I didn't think. Sorry.

I brought you a bit of food. Thank you.

Sorry about messing up your date with that woman.

So come on, then. Who is she? The mystery babe?

Her name's Rebecca.

She's my boss. You are joking!

Won't it be a bit tricky, shagging the one person that can sack you?

It is at the moment, yeah.

Having to lie every two minutes cos you're here.

Well, that's sort of what I mean. This is a first for you.

Wanting to engage in a sensible conversation.

Yeah, you're right. I'm far too sober.

Let's do the minibar in.

All right, I'm not getting pissed, it's a school night.

MUSIC: 'Have A Nice Day' by Stereophonics

Here, Charlie...

AS REBECCA: "I've been dying to do this all morning."

CHUCKLES

Nothing changes, still cramping my style.

Oh, when have I ever?

Right, it's bedtime.

Some of us have got work to do in the morning.

You can stay on the floor. No way!

What? Plenty of room for two.

# It started straight off "Coming here is hell"

# That's his first words We asked what he meant

# He said, "Where you from?"

# We told him a lot

# We take a holiday Is this what you want...? #

PHONE BEEPS

# To have a nice day

# Have a nice day

# Have a nice day

# Lie around all day Have a drink to chase

# Yourself and tourists, yeah That's what I hate. #

Charlie, there you are.

I think you know detectives Green and Porter.

They want to talk to you about your brother.

Right, well, I'll leave you to it.

I've got a few things to do.

You don't mind if I eat while we talk, do you?

Please.

These eggs with mayo are great.

You don't get them down the greasy spoon.

Can we... I'm sorry, I've just got a lot of work to do.

Oh, yeah, I'm forgetting you're a busy man.

We were just wondering if you'd had any more thoughts

about where Dan might be?

I've already told you, I've got no idea.

It's just we found some evidence at the crime scene

that indicates

your brother tried to kill John Samson.

What evidence?

We're not at liberty to say.

No, course you're not.

I don't think you've got any.

And I can tell you now my brother is not a violent man.

Obviously, the quickest way to find out if we are wrong

would be to speak to him.

He got on a train for London two days ago.

Well, London is a big place, isn't it?

True. It's just...

if I needed somewhere to hide,

I'd probably try a place like this.

Nice and big.

Plenty of space to get lost in.

If my brother was in any sort of trouble,

I'd be the last person he'd come and see.

Well, we'll just have to take your word for that.

For now.

Well, is there anything else?

Oh, no, no.

You go ahead.

We're just gonna finish off here.

Sorry about that.

Why didn't you tell me they were looking for your brother?

Well, he's a bit of a liability,

and I just didn't want to get into it.

The police think that he might be hiding here.

They are wrong, Charlie, aren't they? Yeah.

I haven't spoken to Danny in weeks. You sure?

Absolutely. I wouldn't do something like that.

Well, you must be really worried.

Well, I'm just trying not to think about it.

Anyway, I'd better get off,

I've got to speak to Tony about his hours this week.

Why don't you tell me about it tonight?

I'd like to know about your family.

Sure and I'll catch you later.

OK.

Where does that wine come from?

Italy.

No. My ear is Italian and my nose is French.

OK, remember this.

WHISTLES

Chile. Australian.

Oh, sod it! She's hardly gonna bring wine

from a country where everybody's grandfather is a convict

OK, you need to stay calm.

How can I, when I can't remember

your ear's Italian, your nose's French?

Well, you obviously do, because you just told me.

You know what you need? Gino?

Any chance of a brandy for James?

He'll pay.

I have to go down to the cellar.

They're obviously trying to set me up.

Oh, come on, you don't seriously think I did it, do you?

Look, this isn't my fault.

Enough!

You spent the last ten years of your life pissing around

with shitty little scams that always end up going on their arse,

expecting me to bail you out. Well, I'm not gonna this time.

If they want you for murder, that makes me an accessory.

There is no way on earth that I'm going back inside.

Look, I've got a plan. Mate of mine manages a shop in Prague.

If I can get over there, he'll sort me out.

All I need is a passport. Forget it. Not a chance.

Come on, Charlie, you must know somebody who can sort that out.

No! You're on your own.

I'm not getting my hands any dirtier than they already are.

I want you out of the hotel.

Charlie...

Please come back inside. Let's talk.

There's nothing to say.

Is this because you think I did it?

Well, did you?

Jesus, no. Is that how little you think of me?

That I'd try and kill my own mate?

I might not be some...

I might not be some big success like you,

but I'm not some sick bastard.

They're going to kill me, Charlie, is that what you want?

You might think that I deserve it, but you'd better be sure

Because it's you that's got to live with yourself when I'm dead.

Thank you.

I didn't say I was gonna do anything.

I'll think about it.

HE GASPS

SCREAMING

Hello?

Who's there?

Hello!

GLASS BOTTLE ROLLS

Who is it?

Come out!

MAN LAUGHING MENACINGLY

You OK? Yeah, I'm fine.

I just tripped over.

Excuse me.

We are just asking

the staff a few questions.

Would you mind if we had a word?

Sorry, what's this about?

Why don't we find somewhere to sit?

OK.

Tony. Yeah.

I think the ghost of the concierge is haunting me.

It must be because I didn't give you those freebies.

I was just in the cellar.

I saw "207" written on the floor.

In blood.

Concierge died of a heart attack in 207.

What should I do?

I dunno.

There was a waiter who did a rather smart thing.

What was that, tell me?

Well, he went up to 207

and he apologised for pissing off the porter.

Did the ghost go away afterwards? Oh, I think so.

Look, it's got to be worth a try.

Definitely. Definitely.

Come along. Angus, don't dawdle.

I hope you're both fighting fit and ready for battle.

Absolutely. Though I imagine you must be feeling a tad nervous.

Not at all, Neville. I'm rather looking forward

to wiping the floor with you.

Well, we'll see about that. Yes, we will. Quite. Yes.

Good. Good. Good. Good.

The manager's kindly lent us her office. Yes.

Why don't we wait in the bar, while Ben sets the room up for us?

I think I'd prefer if Angus did it.

I don't want anything getting broken. No.

I mean...

No, the general manager would be happier

if it was one of our staff, because...

..there's a lot of confidential information in there.

Oh, all right, then.

But be quick about it. OK.

Let's go to the bar, shall we?

If you see anything, you just give us a ring.

We'll leave a card at reception.

Don't worry. I didn't tell them anything.

Thank you.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I lied to you.

I just didn't want to involve you. It's OK. I understand.

He hasn't done it, Jackie.

There's no way I would protect him if he'd hurt someone.

Are you OK?

Come here.

I'm really worried about you.

Why don't you tell me what I can do to help.

Hello...

ghost.

It's me.

Gino Primirola.

TITTERING

I want to say that...

I'm very, very sorry

for not giving free drinks to Tony and Anna.

Shh.

It was very unfair of me.

But at least it brought Tony and Anna together.

Which will make Anna very happy.

Anna, she's always saying to me,

"Gino,

"Tony is a hot guy."

"I want him very much."

Anyways...

I'm going now.

And, of course,

I will give free drinks to all my friends.

So...

please, please...

leave me alone.

I don't know where he got that idea from

because that's just absolute rubbish.

Anna, it's fine, I'm actually quite flattered.

Tony, there's nothing to be flattered about

because I just don't fancy you.

Charlie Edwards.

Yes. How can I help you?

My name is David. This is my colleague Mike.

Your brother's been doing some business with our boss.

Why don't we go in my office?

No, no, that's fine. We won't be staying long.

We were just wondering if you knew where Dan is?

Well, no, I haven't seen him in months.

It's just he owes our boss a lot of money,

and he's understandably unhappy about it.

I'd love to help you, but I can't.

And I'm pretty busy, so...

if you'll excuse me.

If you do happen to see Dan,

could you give him a message from us?

Tell him if he doesn't pay back what he owes,

we'll find him.

And Mike will cut short his artistic career

by smashing his hands to pulp.

You all right, Charlie?

Everything is fine.

We were just leaving.

You OK?

Not here. I think the Old Bill are watching.

I'm guessing this is about your brother.

The police were asking questions.

I need to get a passport.

And I don't know anyone in that game.

They say a good concierge can get you anything.

You didn't hear it from me.

Her name is Karen. You mention my name,

she should be able to sort you out.

Thanks, Tony. You're welcome.

Be careful, Charlie.

You don't want to go down for this.

MUSIC: 'Eye Of The Tiger' by Survivor

Well, let's get started, then.

You know the rules.

I want grape variety,

country, region and vintage.

Whoever gets the most things right, wins.

CHARLIE: 'To taste wine blind is a difficult art.

'You need to use all of your senses.

'Your nose, your taste buds and even your eyes.

'Great powers of description come in handy.'

It has a wonderful chocolatey aroma.

It reminds me of a chocolaterie

that I often visit in Aix-en-Provence.

I'm pretty sure this

is a 199...

CHARLIE: 'An excellent memory for dates is a must.'

..4.

'A touch of pretentiousness

'is almost a requirement.'

The tart quality must make it a '92.

It was an exceptionally bad year for pinot in Burgundy.

I would say this was...

CLEARS THROAT

CHARLIE: 'And you're lost without an expansive knowledge

'of wine-growing countries.'

Italian?

I'd say it was definitely Italian.

You're absolutely right, James.

Well, well, gentlemen,

we have a tie,

and, fortunately,

I brought this with me for just such an eventuality.

Ben, could you give James and Neville

a pen and paper?

Angus,

could you pour them both some wine, please?

Neville.

You say it's Bulgari?

Probably 2001.

Oh, yes.

And, James, you say,

it's Bordeaux.

A Latour, '90. Yes.

Well, gentlemen,

we have a winner.

James, the Petrus is yours.

Yes!

Well, Neville, I think I've proved my mettle.

Don't you?

Where have you been?

Mr Ainslie has called twice.

I've been looking everywhere for you.

I had to sort out an argument in the kitchens.

I went in the kitchen. I didn't see you. Maybe we missed each other.

Maybe.

Charlie, who were those men you were talking to earlier?

Some friends. Just popped in to say hello.

They didn't look very friendly.

Charlie, you know, if I ever found something out,

something that might compromise me as manager of this hotel,

no matter how close I was to that person,

I would have to put the hotel first.

I know you would.

Listen, about dinner tonight...

Are you thinking that...

..maybe we're being maybe a little bit

hasty?

So are we saying that we're gonna do the sensible thing after all?

I guess I am, yeah.

Well, I've got a meeting to go to.

Take care of yourself, Charlie.

Did you get it?

Thank you, mate.

Thank you.

SIRENS

Got a warrant to search the premises.

A little bit of money to help you when you get there.

You don't have to do that.

Take it.

Just promise me you'll make a fresh start.

Trust me.

I've learned my lesson.

I'm never gonna get involved in anything like that ever again.

So I guess this is "hasta la vista" time.

I guess it is.

Give us a shout next time you're in Prague?

I might just do that.

Let me know how it's going with your boss.

She's fit.

You should go for it.

Sure.

They're here. You have to go now.

POLICE RADIO CHATTER

To your right.

Nothing here, sarge.

SIGHS

Tony, can I say that

you're lacking very dapper today, wouldn't you say, Anna?

I can't say that I've noticed, no.

Oh. I think you will like this. It's a new recipe.

That's more like it.

Cheers, Gino. Cheers.

TONY CHOKES

Eurgh!

What the hell is that?

It's disgusting.

It's called Two Naughty People Hiding In The Wardrobe.

Oh!

KNOCKING

Come in.

Here it is.

One case of Petrus '82,

as promised.

That's wonderful, James, well done. I'm so pleased.

I can't take all the credit.

Ben was there, cheering me on.

You all right?

If you don't mind me saying so,

you look a little... out of sorts.

No, I'm fine, I just...

I just had a little something in my eye, that's all.

SHE SNIFFLES

Thanks again, James. You've done me proud.

CHARLIE: 'We work long hours in a hotel.

'Our co-workers can become like family.'

'We help each other out when we're in a tight spot.'

Thank you again.

I'm sorry it's not the Petrus '82,

but that would've cost me �3,500 a bottle.

Oh, thank you, this is great.

Ah.

I'm off home, but well done again, James.

I always admire a man who can rise to the challenge.

CHARLIE: 'We enjoy each other's triumphs.'

Neville.

CHARLIE: 'We watch each other's backs.'

It's OK, it all went smoothly. So you don't have to worry.

Thanks, Jackie. You're a diamond.

Don't mention it. I'm sure you would have done the same for me.

'Even if our relationships are complicated.'

Did you get everything you needed?

Thanks to you. I owe you one, mate.

Yeah, you do.

'And, of course, we also hurt each other...'

You off home? Yeah.

Well, I'll see you tomorrow, then.

I'll see you tomorrow.

'..even when we don't mean to.'

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