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Until you open it, you are stuck.

Please, will you just marry me?

I thought you'd never ask.

Help! Leonard's in trouble. I'll get my coat. Why are you drinking so much? My

father died.

I think my son hates me. Just tell him you love him.

Man needs a straight tie to get ahead in this world.

Please, will you help me?

Sorry, I know I keep banging on about it.

I don't know what's holding me back exactly.

Well, maybe I should just go ahead and open it. What do you think?

I should find out what she wanted to say to me.

Shouldn't I?

Any sort of sign would be great.

Unless you think there's a reason I shouldn't open it.

There you are.

Been looking for you everywhere.

Oh, really?

Everywhere?

Yeah, all right.

Come on, get your best clobber on.

Why? Because I'm not having you alone on your birthday talking to him like some

misery guts.

No offence. Yeah, I don't...

Normally do anything on my birthday.

Tough.

Come on, get a shift on.

Uh,

Judy?

Why here?

I thought it'd be a good chance for us to spend some quality time together.

Good music.

Couple of pints.

That did sound good, actually.

Couple of pints, just you and me?

Happy birthday!

What a lovely surprise.

I'll get the first round in.

The power of rock and roll, eh? I suppose it binds people together.

Much like the church.

Only the congregation isn't as well behaved.

I'm off to the bar.

Lemonade's all round, is it? That's right.

None of us are partaking of any alcohol this evening, remember?

Not a drop. Not on my watch.

Absolutely. I like lemonade.

You really don't have to.

Hush now.

His flesh may be weak, but yours isn't, Leonard.

And we will keep that spirit of yours willing.

At least let Jack have a drink.

It is Alfie's birthday, after all.

He could be mistaken for thinking it was his funeral. Faith on him.

Your birthday presents arrived.

What's she doing here?

Geordie invited her.

Is there anyone you didn't invite?

Uh, you're welcome.

Meg. Oh.

Oh.

Happy birthday, Alfie.

Oh, you really shouldn't have.

You like it? I love it.

I love it.

It'll come in handy to hide your greys. Hey, he's not that old.

Aging should never be feared, lad. It's happening to us all.

That kid's perfect.

What do you think?

Watch out!

I'm sorry.

Can I get you a drink?

Yes, please.

Bet she gets a proper drink.

Well, good evening, everyone. My name is Laurel Adam. Tonight, I have the

very special honour of introducing my band to you all.

But first, tell me, are you ready to rock and roll?

Yes! Put your hands together for the Velvet Jacks.

You know, she's been such a big fan of ours from the start, we decided to make

her our manager.

Had to give the poor thing an excuse to hang around, because, well, let's be

honest, it was getting a little bit embarrassing.

My, oh, my.

Oh, you lot might be the best -looking crowd this side of Peterborough.

Hi, gorgeous.

You really don't have a look of Buddy Holly about him, do you? He's a good

-looking chap.

All looks and no substance.

For those of you who don't know, my name is Eric.

I know you lot know me, do you?

Tonight on the bass, we have Aaron.

Aaron, understand me, he may look a bit like a chimney sweep, but Aaron is a

killer on the bass. And tonight on the drums, we have Aidan. Aidan loves a

pioneer, doesn't he? Give it up for the Drunken Drummer!

I always wanted to play the drums.

I'm glad you didn't.

One, two!

Thank you, James.

It's the interview.

Bunny, this being called a working men's club, you don't get working women's

clubs now, do you? Kathy, every home is a working women's club.

Where the heck have you been?

There was just a queue at the gents.

Listen, I've been thinking.

Will you not change your minds and let me lend you the money for your project?

It'll make everything so much simpler for both of you.

It's not a project. It's a business called Cece's Boutique.

I'm going to the ladies.

It's our names combined.

Wouldn't that be Sylvia and Kathy's?

It's the C from Cathy and the C from Chapman.

See, see.

See?

Now, listen.

I've arranged a little something to cheer you up.

What is it?

He's coming home.

What? I called Daniel at his parents' home. His mother. Now, they were so

agreeable. Don't worry.

I didn't mention any of the goings -on.

I simply told Daniel that you could do with a little company.

And I covered the cost of his train.

Remove any possibility of him refusing.

I don't know what to say.

Thank you, B.

You need the port, Leonard.

Can I get you anything, sir?

Aren't you going to get back to Meg?

I don't want to interrupt.

I'm pretty sure she didn't turn up tonight to have her ear chewed off by

Should I not have invited her? No, no, it's great she's here. Really great.

I mean, she's... Great?

Yeah.

Then why aren't you grabbing this with both hands?

You clearly like her.

A lot.

Don't let the hat hold you back. I know you're not a hat man. Never have been.

That could change.

Well, if it's not the hat, then what?

Well, I'm nervous.

Of course you are.

Because she's a funny, intelligent and beautiful woman.

You're really not helping. Who clearly likes you a lot.

You could totally be a hot man.

What

do

you think?

About what?

The band.

They were fine.

Yeah, yeah.

Do you play any instruments?

Yeah, the piano.

The piano?

That's fantastic.

Can I take you out?

This weekend we could try the Italian down from here. Geordie reckons their

meatballs are to die.

Four.

You want to go out this weekend?

Oh, are you busy?

No, it's not that.

Well, I haven't heard from you in so long, I thought you weren't interested

anymore. No, no.

I just got a bit spooked by the whole your dad being my boss situation, but

let giant hurdles get in the way?

Meatballs do happen to be my favourite.

Good.

Hey, I really enjoyed that. You guys sounded great.

Thank you very much.

How long have you been playing?

Since I was five.

My dad told me.

Yeah, they're gorgeous. Could I get you a drink?

I'm fine, thank you.

Yeah, you are. Eric, we need a band meeting.

I've got to take.

Do we have a London gig or not?

The booker doesn't think you're ready.

How could you make this up for us?

I didn't.

You should have never gone with a girl.

Well,

as far as birthdays go, that wasn't half bad.

You mean, thank you, Geordie. I'm glad you saved me from my introspection.

Thank you, Alfie, for indulging a middle -aged meddler.

Are you OK?

I'm fine.

You poor love.

It's best to get it all out.

I really have to go.

Let me just go.

I could never handle my drink at that age, either.

Don't I know it.

Has Meg gone?

Yeah.

You look really good together, you know, you and her.

Oh, the hat.

See,

you do care.

Two minutes.

You're imagining things.

I haven't seen it. Liar!

What have you done with it? I told you, I haven't got it.

Sorry, I was just...

Found him like that, I promise you.

Did you see him with anyone else?

He must have heard something at least.

Did you hear him fall? Was he arguing with anyone?

I heard raised voices before.

Male or female?

Both.

But there was no one there.

We'll continue this at the station.

Only you speak to all three of you.

Well, it looks like a wound to the back of the head has caused a substantial

bleed.

Only there's no sign of a weapon.

Hello?

What's this?

because drugs are rock and roll. No doubt.

I'll get them tested.

I'm sorry your birthday celebration has ended like this.

Me too.

Well, nothing else seems out of place.

It looks like one clean strike.

And it's fresh.

Likely happened not long before you arrived.

So if Aaron is telling the truth, then it's pretty unbelievable he didn't see

anything.

Something's happened between them, Rob.

We need them to start talking.

I've got sweaty palms.

It's not that warm in here.

About this afternoon.

You're not getting cold feet, are you? No.

I've been waiting for this since the day I first clapped eyes on you.

I can't believe it's actually happening.

After today, we can call each other husbands.

Morning.

Laurel Adams is waiting in the interview room.

Yes, interview room.

Everything okay?

Yes. Why wouldn't it be?

You've had a row, haven't you?

No, I was merely reminding Larry about his dentist appointment this afternoon.

He'd forgotten.

Dentist?

See?

And I have an appointment with the doctor.

Did I know about this?

It is in the calendar.

Okay. No bother, then.

Aaron said he heard arguing coming from the back room before he found Eric.

One of the voices was female.

And I overheard you arguing with Aidan last night.

So would you say you had a bit of a temper, Laurel?

Whoever Eric was arguing with, it wasn't me. I'm the one who held everything

together. Any idea who it could have been?

Probably some sad little groupie who couldn't understand why she was out the

door. Then what were you and Aidan arguing about?

Something's gone missing.

And what is it?

It's a bag.

Well, you seem pretty angry. What's in this bag exactly?

Stuff that belongs to me.

You think Aidan took it?

A band on the rise.

Thought they'd be able to afford something a little nicer.

They're hardly Jimmy Gilman the Fireballs.

Hayden? Hey!

I can explain.

£500 is a considerable amount of money.

Could you explain to us where you got it, Mr Ennis?

It's what I'm owed.

For the gigs we've done.

Is that just your shirt?

It's mine. And Aaron's. I was on my way to give him his cut.

She hasn't been paying us for months now.

When you say she, Laurel. Is there a reason for that?

She's a controlling witch who only cares about money.

Tell us about your relationship with Eric.

We were bandmates.

Only, for me and Aaron, it's only ever been about the music.

We were going to quit after the gig. We wanted to walk away from them last

night, take our money.

Then Aaron had to go back for his guitar.

The absence of a weapon's been bothering me.

The wound was fresh, and so whoever struck him would have had to get rid of

immediately. But that would have meant leaving the room and being seen.

So he stayed in the room.

He's a beauty.

You hear that?

Any idea why this was in your guitar case, Aaron?

Did you hide it there after you struck Eric?

No.

Aidan said you and he were going to walk away from the band last night.

Why?

We'd been together a few years.

The arguing was getting intense.

You were willing to walk away from the band over a bit of arguing.

Or was it something else?

to prove of the way Eric treated people.

But I didn't kill him.

Sorry to interrupt, boss.

The parents are here.

Where is he? Can we see him?

Mr and Mrs Darjeel, did Aaron ever talk to you about his disagreements with

Eric?

No.

We raised him to never fight.

It's just we found an ashtray covered in blood, hidden in his guitar case.

I'm sure there's an explanation.

Can I ask you, sir, why are you assuming my son was involved?

What is it about my son, exactly?

Rest assured, Mr. Darjeel, the police are speaking to everyone.

Aaron isn't being accused of anything, but they do need to build a better

picture of what happened.

I know my son, Vicar.

He's always been a good child.

Well, he's an adult now, Mrs. Dargie.

Life shapes people in different ways.

Ladies, put quite simply, the bank needs to know

the money is in capable hands.

I can assure you we have two sets of those.

Although your business proposition is excellent, I am afraid the fact remains.

I am only able to authorise the loan with a signature from your husband.

Not doing it.

Is that really the only way?

Or your father?

He's been dead 26 years.

I'm sorry.

You'd be the only one.

My old dad used to take his wager straight to the pub.

I'm not sure he'd have been the best, even if he were around.

It's ridiculous.

Plan A and B may have failed, but we'll work through the alphabet if we have to.

Capable hands.

I know.

The road was very quiet back from the station.

How was the journey?

Very comfortable.

Sylvia really was very generous organising the ticket.

Still not quite sure why she did it, though.

A generous person will be enriched.

He who refreshes others will also be refreshed.

Perhaps she was seeking a little enrichment.

Now, come on.

Don't get me in suspense.

How was it with your parents?

Oh, man, it was fantastic.

I can't wait to hear everything.

Oh, you peckish. I attempted a pineapple upside -down cake, only it turned out

rather downside -up.

You baked?

I had to find something to occupy my time. What's wrong with a port and lemon

and a good book?

You've been letting me jumper next.

to be home.

It's a bit inappropriate, don't you think?

Is the money actually going to his family, or are you taking a large cut?

Only what I'm owed.

You didn't care about the band at all, did you? You exploited them.

I put my heart and soul into making them the next big thing.

They were going to be big because of me.

Why did you refuse to pay them what they'd earned?

They didn't understand anything about what it was like to manage a band.

Besides, they were hardly suffering.

They let them get their kicks.

What kicks, exactly?

Eric was a cad.

Made his way around the little groupies.

And that one.

I'm pretty sure she's had them all.

I'm sorry.

A real tragedy.

It shouldn't have happened.

Did you know Eric well?

You do know Aaron, though, don't you?

You leave me alone.

Honestly, Leonard, I couldn't have asked for it to have gone better.

They told me they were proud of me.

They actually said that?

Mother sent these for the house.

They both said they can't wait to come and visit.

Oh, my goodness.

We'll have to move some things around.

And definitely a spring clean is required.

And what do you think they'll want for their supper?

I could go to the fancy butchers. The new one. But you do have to request in

advance. When can we expect them? Not for a fortnight or so. We didn't

fix a date.

Oh, that's good.

Plenty of time to prepare.

So they know about me being here?

They know you live here, yes.

They do?

I told them you were my lodger.

One thing at a time, eh?

Of course.

I'll put the tea on.

Blue?

Or purple?

I like the blue. Miss Scott.

Blue or purple, boss?

For what?

The dentist.

There's a dress code.

For the dentist.

I'd go with purple.

Put them away.

I don't want to clash with what you're wearing.

I'm wearing what you see me in right now. It's just a piece of paper.

What is?

Her doctor's appointment.

It's on a piece of paper. I can't seem to find it anywhere.

I thought that was in the calendar.

It is.

There's also a letter somewhere.

Yeah. Look, any news on those pills we found at the crime scene?

Not yet.

Well, let me know as soon as the results come in.

I thought there was a dress. There was a dress, but it's too much for us.

We've an hour to get across town, get married and get back before anyone

suspicious. But you need a dress.

An address for the dentist.

Doctor. Doctor.

I'll give him 15 years' worth of capable sodding hands.

Alfie! No, he's not in!

What are you doing with that?

I was about to drink it.

About to?

Daniel's made up with his parents, only he didn't tell them about us.

Take it, please.

But I have to accept that, don't I?

Do you?

But these things take time.

And how much more time do you think you can give him, Leonard?

After everything you've been through together?

And he doesn't even have the courage.

No, not courage.

Decency.

To tell his parents about you?

No, I'm sorry.

Something's amiss here.

Help me with these, will you?

You're not the only one who needs to stand up for yourself.

The arguing coming from the back room, the female voice.

Do you remember the young woman outside the club?

How could I forget?

Brought back fond memories of a young Cathy throwing up on my brand new shoes.

I just saw her at the vigil.

She's pregnant.

Those pills we found at the crime scene, they've been tested.

It's pyridoxin.

One of its uses is to treat nausea during pregnancy.

She said it shouldn't have happened.

I got the feeling she wasn't talking about Eric's death.

Why else might a pregnant woman regret? Think about it.

Being pregnant?

Or who the father is.

Aaron, we need to know if you took pyridoxine from your parents' pharmacy

gave it to a young woman. The one I saw you talking to at the gig.

Son, pyridoxine must be directed by a physician.

Why? If overdosed, it can be fatal.

This is serious, Aaron.

She could be in danger.

With only the one bottle.

I just wanted to do something to help her. She was feeling so wretched.

Who is she?

Her name's Iris.

Who is she to you?

She's having my baby.

Iris?

I need you to confirm you didn't take any of those pills that Aaron gave you.

Iris, I understand it's a difficult position to find yourself in.

It's only natural to be scared, out of your depth when you are married.

But you shouldn't feel alone.

I'm sure Aaron and his family will support you.

This is my baby.

And I don't want anyone else involved.

No one has taken my child away from me.

I won't let them.

I will do whatever it takes. I don't care.

But I will not be parted from my child.

Here are 15 years' worth of vicarage budgets I managed on my own.

And two years of Swinerton's accounts also run single -handed.

I have no doubt, ladies, that you are more than capable. However, the bank

cannot authorise a loan to a woman without a male signatory.

We know.

This is Cousin Colin.

He will be taking a loan out on our behalf.

Hello, Jack.

Brian. So tell me, Jack.

It's Colin.

Oh, my apologies.

So Colin.

Oh, sod this.

Of course Jack isn't Colin Chapman. But behind every Colin is a capable woman,

in this case, too.

Listen here.

There is a gap in the market and we can fill it.

We know more about women's fashion than anyone. We know what women love to wear

and what suits them. And we proved we can handle the finances. It's the

marriage. Fashion and finance.

And you said yourself it's an excellent business proposition.

We've proved we are beyond capable.

All we need are the bricks.

And we'll build a strong foundation. So go on.

Chuck us some bricks, will you?

I wish you the best with Fifi's Boutique.

Aaron,

I saw you with Iris on the night of the gig.

It looked like you were having a heated discussion.

What was that about?

Were you arguing about Eric?

Was she coming to see him and not just you?

He used her.

In what way?

Eric could have anyone he wanted.

He led Iris on, making her believe he wanted a relationship.

Even though she was with you?

It was only after one thing.

You really care about her, don't you?

What do your parents think about the two of you having a baby?

Yeah, your parents say you wouldn't hurt a soul.

But jealousy is a powerful emotion, Aaron.

Did you kill Eric because Iris was in love with him while pregnant with your

child? No.

I didn't do anything out of jealousy. I didn't do anything.

Aaron, are you the father of Iris' baby?

Or are you trying to spare her the shame of being pregnant and alone?

It doesn't feel right.

Well, Aaron killed Eric out of jealousy.

Seems out of character.

Just want to check the case bars again.

You know, where the hell did she...

Oh, no.

What is it?

What?

Geordie?

Are you sure about

this?

The only way.

You know, it's... It happens. to be just the two of us.

That way we can carry on as we are without anyone causing any problems for

Mr. Peters and Miss Scott?

This way, please.

Oh, hold your horses.

What?

This isn't how you want to do it, is it?

Really?

The only way.

Getting married to Kathy was the best day of my life.

If you two are going to do this, I want you to look back on it like I do.

So come on.

You deserve to enjoy it.

It's all downhill from here.

Wait. I can't.

What? I can't get married in this.

Funny.

Looks like they were thinking the same thing.

Cover his eye! Get him inside!

You come with us, love.

We've got just the something blue.

We are gathered here today against the proper protocol to marry these two

wonderful people.

They really are high promise.

Who gives this woman away?

That would be me.

And now for the rings.

Best man?

That would also be me.

Before God and in the presence of us all, Lawrence and Jennifer have joined

hands and made their solemn vows, promising lifelong faithfulness to each

other. In the name of God, I declare them to be husband and wife.

You may not... Yeah.

It is dusting.

Beautiful.

Congratulations,

you two.

Thank you, Melfi.

Suppose we better get back to work.

Eh?

No.

I think we can stretch through a couple of bites first.

You're the boss.

First round's on me.

My old mum would have loved that.

She didn't have much, but she always put me first.

Of course she did.

You always want your kids to have everything you never had.

And you'll fight tooth and nail for it and all.

Yeah, that was her.

One time a kid at school broke all my pencils in half.

When I went home and told her, I couldn't believe the rage in her.

It were a couple of pencils.

That's it.

That's exactly it.

Wasn't it, Iris?

You killed Eric.

You did it to protect your baby.

Aaron lied about being the father because he couldn't bear to see a

woman go to jail.

When in actual fact, the baby is Eric's.

Is that what you and Aaron were arguing over?

The night Eric died?

You wanted to tell Eric he was the father and not Aaron.

I went to tell Eric that I was keeping the baby.

I wasn't going to tell anyone he was the father.

He wasn't happy with that, was he?

He said that I'd end up blackmailing him.

Or coming after him for money.

That I would hold it against him somehow.

I told him I didn't care about the money.

Only my baby.

So how did Eric end up the way he did?

I jumped in.

You know how everybody was ruining his life?

Laurel, and not booking London, and now this bastard child.

Did he get physical with you, Iris?

I was so scared he'd hurt the baby.

So I pushed him off me.

And then... I don't know what came over me, but I was so angry.

So, so angry that I took the ashtray and I hit him.

Aaron must have found you just after that.

And he hid the ashtray in his guitar case so you could slip away.

They'll take my baby away from me.

I'm sure the judge will take everything into consideration.

Everything I've done.

It was all to protect my child.

When my child is old enough.

Will you make sure that they know I did it for them?

And will you tell them that I love them?

So very, very much.

And we'll see each other again one day.

It's okay.

I'm so sorry.

The restaurant said I couldn't wait any longer without ordering.

They needed the table back.

Meg, I'm so, so sorry. I completely forgot.

I guessed you might have got caught up with other matters.

Well, how about tomorrow? Can we do it tomorrow?

Alfie. Or lunch. We can do lunch next Saturday.

No, wait. I have a christening on Saturday. Alfie.

I came here to tell you that it's fine.

Oh, it's not fine. I need to make it up to you. You don't.

But I want to.

Let's face it.

Your heart might be in it, but your head's not there.

Whatever it is that you're going through right now, it's getting in the way of

us.

You'll work it out.

You don't strike me as the kind of person who lets things hold you back,

Meg.

I can't keep sweeping this under the carpet.

Agreed.

Can't be tripping over baggage.

I owe it to myself and to everyone around me who I care about to open this

letter.

I think so.

What's the worst it could say?

That she didn't want me.

But I'm prepared for that.

I've had it in the back of my mind for years.

You can do this.

I'd rather you did.

Sure?

Positive.

Give it to you.

My dearest.

Never question if you were loved.

Make no mistake.

You are a blessing.

And you deserve to live a full and happy life.

Forgive me.

But I simply cannot give you that.

I have nothing and nobody.

Even though we will no longer be together, I will think of you

every day until I die.

I know you will make the world a better place simply by being in it.

May your light shine bright, my son.

Well, this is wonderful.

Oh, it's nothing special.

Wine.

Oh, not for me.

Don't be silly. We're celebrating. Honestly, I'm fine with water.

It's not such a bore.

I'm not.

So have a drink. No, I... See, now that what you've done, it's all such a mess.

Calm down.

I didn't want any.

What's wrong with you? Nothing. Why the almighty blood, then?

I've been drinking three months.

Far too much, depending on it.

In fact, since my father died.

And then he left this whiskey.

That's where it all began.

All the feelings they just took over and drinked and seemed to make it all less

loud.

I didn't recognize myself.

Why didn't you tell me about your father?

Because.

What kind of son doesn't get invited to his own father's funeral?

I was mortified.

And then every day it just got harder and harder to tell you.

You could have called me and ruined your perfect family time.

I thought you were happy for me.

Of course I'm happy for you.

I'm happy for you and yet sad for me.

After everything we've been through, the fact you still can't bring yourself to

tell your parents about us means there is yet another person in my life who is

utterly ashamed of me.

I am not ashamed of you.

So why won't you tell them?

All this soul -searching you're supposed to have done, it's complicated.

Life is, Daniel. I don't know what you want from me, Leonard. Really?

Really?

The sacrifices I have made for you.

I stood by you after you ran after that man and his ridiculous cult.

I even went to prison for you.

And yet you still, you still cannot stand by me.

And that is all I want, Daniel.

Acceptance.

Acknowledgement of what we've been through together.

Now, is that too much to ask of you, then?

Of course not.

Of course not.

Welcome to Cece's Boutique. We can't open on Saturday.

We have to adapt.

We need you.

Well, I've always wanted to do fashion.

It's your mom's letter.

You might be able to find her. No, we won't.

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