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Kate! Off! Get off!

What happens when the Saluccis realize he's dead?

I'll take care of it.

We have an opportunity here.

Soho is my land, Frankie.

Who is trying to take it from me?

A friend of mine's opening a place

and they're looking for hostesses and dancers.

Get yourself in there.

Whatever you find out, just bring it straight to me. Understood?

We're not selling dope or girls. It's not that sort of place.

Girls, this is amazing.

I said no strangers.

Oh, this one's all right. She'll do anything.

Let's go. Come on.

Oh, Luca. Luca!

Brother.

Welcome home.

We'll find him, together.

If you screw our chances of building this racetrack

when your little brat comes back with his tail between his legs,

I'll kill him myself.

Mama's right. The racetrack will change everything.

And we both know I'll be running it.

Sorry about all the trouble.

You can't open a club on our land without wetting our whistles.

But if you want to reopen, you have to pay.

For what?

Protection?

How are we going to pay for protection if we can't even afford to pay our staff?

This is the world you left your baby in

because she doesn't look like you.

- That's not true. - Yet you kept Evie.

Death is not an end. It is a beginning.

You're in some kind of trouble. You can tell me, you know.

This is our chance, Billie.

You'll be free to do whatever you like.

People just want to enjoy a drink and a dance.

I perform to escape. That's all I have.

Get on that stage and show 'em your tits.

If the Saluccis knew, we'd already be dead.

Pot kettle hypocrite.

What's that supposed to mean?

You're the one staying out all night.

You're right. I am a hypocrite.

That's what being an adult is. Get used to it.

You're dripping everywhere.

Mum, it's water. It'll dry.

Don't forget to clear your bed.

I'll do it once I'm dressed.

Morning!

You look like shit.

Walter not up to breakfast then?

I still live here, remember?

Or has all that shagging addled your brain?

I need you to clean the flat today.

It's not my mess.

Well, we all have to pull our weight.

You either stay here and do as I ask or come and scrub dirty toilets at the club.

Okay.

Oi, that's mine.

- Milk? - Finished.

Come on, Evie. Please.

I don't know what happened last night,

but whatever it is, stop taking it out on me.

Evie.

Reggie slept over?

You're not talking to me now?

Frankly, Kate…

I didn't expect you to still be here.

Nightclubs are springing up everywhere.

It's becoming a free for all.

And now a police warehouse has been robbed.

An officer assaulted.

In Soho.

On your patch.

Sir…

Are you distracted by something, Turner?

Or someone?

Because it looks to me like you're resting on your laurels.

And there are younger, hungrier men

and now women who could do your job.

I'm not, sir.

My work means everything to me.

I have my daughter to provide for.

Then act like it.

Message for you, sir. It's just from the school, sir.

They said she's all fine,

but your mother picked her up and has taken her to church.

Your daughter tells me she's been having a bit of trouble at school.

Bullies.

Children can be so vile.

But we have been making a plan.

Show them your finest smile,

and when they are not expecting it, we attack. Yes.

- Please, she's innocent. - What, and my son's not?

You promised you'd find him by now. So, what you've been doing?

Silvio is my first priority.

And yet I can't help but notice how quickly you move

when it's your own child at risk.

I'll find him.

You have my word.

She's a darling girl.

It would be such a shame

if the years of schooling we paid for went to waste, wouldn't it?

I'm sorry. You have to go.

I'm sure we'll see her again soon.

Well, chop chop, or you'll both be looking down the barrel of a Salucci gun.

My God.

Morning.

You're early.

Thought I'd come and help with the clear up.

You're new to Soho, aren't you?

From up north. I was working in munitions just outside Manchester.

I've just returned. Not from as far away as you.

How come you're doing this on your own?

Without a man, I mean. Reckon you're the only one. It's brave.

I heard the owner of another club went missing.

Silvio Salucci.

Brave or bullheaded.

What about your husband?

I saw you wear a ring.

He's gone.

The war?

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

For last night.

Standing up to that man.

- You didn't have to. - I wanted to.

I don't know you, do I?

You look familiar, but I can't place you.

I don't think so.

Baking tray.

Where are you?

I thought you'd never wake up.

Really?

Oh, God.

Oh, shit. Wait. Wait, wait. Stop, stop. Bill, stop.

I'm gonna…

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

- Christ. Reggie. - What…

- That was really close. - It's you.

- It's just you're so… - Learn some bloody self-control.

I don't want a bloody baby.

- How much for that? - 10 pence for you, coconut.

I thought the place could do with a bit of cheering up this morning.

I bloody love a knickknack.

Billie.

What are you doing, robbing Kate?

Hooks.

Boring.

- Well, what's your big plan then, Kate? - We pay the protection.

It's going to hit us hard at first.

We need to improve our takings, but we can do that.

If we pull together, we can handle it.

I can't sit by and watch them turn this place into another Danton's.

I don't want that either.

I'm not interested in running a club where people turn up,

stick their hands up our skirts and screw us over.

We have to be more professional, but we do it on our terms.

We make our own rules.

Well, I can't wait to see how the Saluccis like your rules.

And anyway, how are we gonna get more booze with no money?

You have no idea what they're capable of.

You all right, love?

I'm here to see Damaso Salucci.

Follow your nose.

A hundred skins arrive each week.

They're soaked in the pits to get rid of all the filth.

We pride ourselves on making the finest leather in England.

And if anyone thinks differently,

they soon change their minds.

Our men hand scour skins to get rid of all the flesh.

Then we use a mixture of animal brains and dog shit to soften the hides.

Anything that doesn't meet our standards is turned into glue.

Sit.

Right, this is how it's going to work.

Payment is due every Friday, so have the money ready.

I don't accept lateness.

I don't accept excuses.

Understood?

What do I get in return?

Well, I'll keep you safe.

Can you do anything about the police?

Well, if you keep us happy, then they won't bother you.

If I don't keep you happy?

Well, then the pigs will be the least of your problems, won't they?

Thank you… for looking after us.

Shame you weren't so gracious last night.

How am I supposed to reopen when all my stock was destroyed?

- Well, that's not my problem, is it? - It is if you want to make money.

Loan me some drink, or this will be your last payment.

Does your husband know you're here?

He's dead.

Are you going to help me or not?

Well, I mean, I work with several clubs already,

and we don't loan to them, so…

why should I make an exception for a woman?

Because my club is going to be the best in London.

Well, yeah, but any shithole could have a couple of trumpets and an exotic dancer.

What makes yours so special?

Me.

All right, I'll… I'll loan you the booze.

But you'd have to pay back cost plus 50%.

30.

40.

I'll handle the dope.

We won't be selling any of that. Thank you.

Luca. Fetch her a driver. Tell him to give her whatever boost she needs.

Tell him yourself. It's your charity case.

This way.

Please, do go in.

Hello, Mr. Huxley.

Evie.

Mandragora officinarum.

People in the Middle Ages believed

it grew under the gallows and the blood of hanged men.

They also believed if a woman made love to the root,

she'd bear a child with no soul.

Isn't progress a wonderful thing?

Evie, did you get the things I asked for?

When someone passes,

their energy remains within the things they loved.

- It's known as… - Transference.

I know.

People underestimate you, don't they?

Nail.

She would slap his face

Make him keep his place

Till one day he took her for a walk

He asked her if she'd kiss him in the garden

And in the garden, she said "no"

Where are you going?

I need some air.

That bad?

That bad.

Are you going to go?

- The audition. - What audition?

Everybody's talking about it. The movie.

I told Eddie to tell you.

Middle page.

"The movie 'Cleopatra' will be filmed entirely in California,

where the construction of a vast replica of the great pyramid is already underway.

Auditions are set to take place in Los Angeles and London."

So, you're planning to sell out on some trite American nonsense?

Isn't that the exact opposite of everything we're trying to do here?

It's a proper dancing role. And it's money.

I know Walter told you about the audition.

And why didn't you tell me?

Whatever's going on between you and Kate,

running away and putting an ocean between you and your work isn't the answer.

It's not about Kate. It's about me.

And what about us, Billie?

What do you make of Kate?

She's cursed. I've never known a woman to run a club.

And Bill's been acting really weird since she turned up.

- When was that? - The night Danton's was raided.

Then she opens up her own place, and it's destroyed on opening night.

I thought the police were cracking down on all the clubs.

Not on the Salucci clubs.

The cops stay well away.

Didn't want any trouble. I'm telling you, Kate's cursed.

Some people carry a shadow on their back,

and I can see it on her.

Come on, you Barn Pot.

He's just there, in my head.

All the time.

I just want to know that he loves me.

He was hiding so much.

He hid his pain to protect you.

- He loved you. - He left me.

At the time of my daughter's passing,

I was in agony,

just like you.

I know without that darkness, there would have been no dawn.

I think it's time you should go home.

- But what about… - My sessions are limited in capacity.

- I can wait. - And expensive.

I'll pay.

- You've counted those twice already. - I don't trust their numbers.

There's a policeman here.

Says he wants to talk to the owner.

I guess that's you.

Mrs. Galloway.

I almost didn't recognize you.

So, this is what a lady club owner looks like.

All fur coat.

What can we do for you?

You're a fearless woman, aren't you?

- Got to be, to run a place like this. - Leave us alone.

You had your fun last time.

Another friendly face.

Where have I seen you before?

I'm sure I saw you in the café up there sitting on another man's lap.

I'm not sure what land you're from.

That sort of thing's illegal in this country.

You should come with me.

That's a proper juicy invite, Eddie.

A night to remember with the officer.

He's a naughty little prick.

That's true. We had quite the time in the lockup, didn't we, Billie?

His favorite's when you're on your period. Likes it all over his face.

Right.

Move!

Sir!

What makes you think I have got time to stand around waiting for you?

- I might have something on Galloway. - 'Cause you look pretty cozy down there.

- You and your new friends. - It's called acting, sir.

Upstairs need to know the whereabouts of the Salucci boy and they need to know now.

So find out what happened to him. People's lives depend on it.

Give me something good. That's your ticket back in.

You can walk through those doors, all scrubbed up,

head held high.

Yeah?

I know how much you want that.

- Don't you? - I do, sir.

Then get me some evidence and do it quickly.

I'm counting on you, Davies.

You don't speak much, do you, Evie?

I just couldn't do that to save my life.

What?

Half the trick is just learning how to let go.

Hi.

She's got something special, don't you think?

Join us.

I'm spent.

Even with the deal I got with the booze,

it's going to be a struggle.

Casting a spell on me?

I don't have anything strong enough.

You all right?

You know, just…

gangsters and police and…

really sore feet.

- I hope I made the right choice. - What, going to the Saluccis?

I guess we'll find out soon enough if they're going to leave us alone.

- That stinks. What is it? - Your bathwater.

We really need to make a killing tomorrow night, so do whatever it takes.

And I promise I won't let the Saluccis bleed us dry.

We are going to make this club work.

- Old-fashioned? - No, I'm pretty progressive really.

For example, I think it's great

you've finally started to move on.

What are you on about?

That Galloway woman, you like her, right?

She's definitely dripping for you.

Luca.

Oh, you do, don't you?

You should go for it.

Look, after everything you've been going through lately…

I think she might be exactly what you deserve.

So, what we're going to do about this racecourse, then?

Shouldn't we be flattening the old man Flynn's house?

Or do you want the horses to jump over it?

I fucking hate the countryside.

Good long straight.

What do you reckon, eight furlongs?

Paddocks there, parade ring, betting hall.

Nice little lounge with a big "Fuck off" Salucci sign outside.

I mean, the ground's A bit soft, but…

what can you do? It's by a river.

The Elephants have their eye on it.

If we don't buy it, another gang will.

It's about territory.

Mama's right about that, isn't she?

Luca.

Let's get this done then.

Mr. Flynn?

I'm not selling.

I've had offers from people like you punching up from London

with your hair oil and your plans.

I turned 'em all down.

Well, we're here to make a very serious proposition, Mr. Flynn.

I'm not interested. This is my home.

You're not even going to hear us out, old man?

Seems perhaps you're not thriving here, Wilfred.

I was born on this farm.

I delivered my children here.

My wife is buried over there.

Well, yeah, family tradition is important, but so is legacy, Mr. Flynn.

And when you're dead,

your children will need to sell this place, won't they?

How do you know I even like my children?

Give it up, mate. You live with a fucking donkey.

Come back in a year. I'll think about it.

We're not here to negotiate.

We just think…

We just think it would be nice for you to hear us out a little bit, that's all.

Hang on a sec.

What's wrong with you? Just calm down.

- What's he doing? - Leave it to me.

Where's he gone?

Just go back to the car.

Sorry, mate.

I'm sorry to hear the situation got out of control.

No, no. Luca. Luca's out of control.

- Where shall I put this? - Leave it there.

Besides the fact that he's drinking half the profits, he's a liability.

Is this about Luca or you?

- Thank you, Mrs. Salucci. - Ciao, amici.

He's sick. He needs to be with his family.

You are his family.

Look, I'm supposed to be focusing on finding my son. I'm not Luca's minder.

It sounded like a lovely cream puff,

but it's rock solid.

I'm so sorry, sir.

I'm head of this family. I can't have him involved in business.

If you kick a sick dog, do not be surprised when he turns on you.

The only thing for you to focus on at this time is the land sales.

The survival of our business, our family depends on it.

And might I add, being head of this family is not the same as running it.

You're lucky I didn't chip a damn tooth!

Marta, just bring the prick a fresh cannoli without the fucking pastry!

- All right, ladies. Feathers. Heels. - Surprise me. Provoke me.

Learn people's names.

- Learn their favorite drinks. - Rip out your heart.

Cash only from now on. No checks.

Convention is our enemy.

I want to see you bleed.

Make people feel important, wanted.

That's how you sell drinks. Is everyone ready?

Shit.

This will help.

Thank you for yesterday.

Oh, the pig?

Takes more than a man like that to scare me.

If he gives us any more trouble, I'll speak with the Saluccis.

They have friends in the police.

There ain't nothing

I can do

Or nothing I can say

That folks don't criticize

me

But I'm going to

Do just as I want to…

Touch me again, and I'll have my doorman rip off your fucking face.

Well, now, we can help you out with that.

Evening.

Keep him under control, please.

If I Should take a notion

To jump into the ocean

Ain't nobody's

Business if I do

Why is he fucking looking at me?

Fill it up. To the top. Yeah, keep going. That's it. Stop.

If I go to church on Sunday

Then cabaret all day Monday

- Ain't nobody's - Is he pointing at me?

- Luca, calm down. - Business if I do

What?

If my baby

Ain't got no money

- And I say - And I say.

- Take all of mine, honey - All of mine, honey.

Ain't nobody's business

That's enough, Luca!

- If I do - If I do

If I do

Do, do, do. Do.

If I give my baby my last nickel

And it leaves me

Leaves me in a pickle

Ain't nobody's

Sorry.

- Business if I - Show us what you got then.

Come on. Let's see it.

If I should take a notion

To jump in

- To the ocean - Freak show.

Ain't nobody's

Business if I do

Billie actually believed you.

That it would be different here.

That she would have a say in the running of it,

and it'd be safe to perform what we want.

It will be. Just give me time.

Sure.

Get off me!

Get off me!

I'll kill you!

Violet, stop. It's a Salucci gun. Put it down.

Violet.

We've gotta go.

He won't remember us. He's wasted.

We've gotta go.

Violet, come on!

You made some decent money tonight.

Could have made more.

- Your brother. - What the fuck do you want me to do?

Do you think I like this?

I should be out there looking for my son, running my family,

not stuck here with my rabid brother.

What happened?

He's missing.

He's a fucking nuisance.

He's a hothead like his uncle.

After my wife died, I raised him on my own.

He slept in my bed until he was nine.

And now…

if something's happened to him…

Good night.

Look at the state of you. Come here.

- Who are you? - Come on.

Oh, Jesus.

- Where are you going? - Come on, mate.

Right!

Everyone out!

I found the gun.

- And I know who shot it. - Who?

It's these damn clubs,

emptying out on the street every night like sewage pumps.

They're depraved, flea-ridden pits full of drunken plebs.

And that's when you get them to buy a bottle of champagne.

- You said it was just dancing. - It is.

Who are the Saluccis?

- Is this how she's paying us then? - Show her some fucking respect, Luca.

I don't think she deserves it.

Sarah?

I think you should leave.

You're threatening my daughter?

I'll make sure nothing happens to you or your daughter.

Good boy.

That's all you care about, isn't it? Money.

- No. - So, why are you doing this?

She's sick in the head.

A scandal like that could ruin a man's career.

What do you want?

You don't know anything about me because you never asked.

The only reason you're still alive is 'cause you're useful to me.

But if you stop being useful…

I thought you stood for something.