Original subtitles

Well, the good news is you got your planning.

Really? Oh, thank you!

And they're gonna want to move our tree.

'You can trust me. You know you can.'

Just do what you need to do.

You have to trust me.

If we don't have that, what have we got?

Oh, and can you move your camera away from looking at our house?

I'm a lawyer. It invades our privacy.

Shame. Makes interesting viewing.

Why would you say that? I thought we were mates.

What's that? "One for sorrow."

MAGPIES CACKLE

JOHN: Emma!

Where are you?

MACHINERY CLANKS

BEEPING

Oh!

WHIRRING

Oh!

BEEPING

MAGPIE CACKLES

Superstitious, are you? Oh, yeah.

Listen, we're gonna need a decision about next door's tree.

He's digging down a metre, but without moving it,

he's gonna have to dig down another 50cm minimum,

and that's gonna cost you an extra two grand, I'm afraid.

You've only been here a week, and already the money's going up.

Your call.

TEXT ALERT

Jesus. Hey. Need a hand?

Cos I thought I was here as the driver.

Funny (!) ALAN CHUCKLES

Man, what you got in here, bricks? Cookery books.

Yeah.

You should read them once in a while.

I can cook. Ha! Yeah, Sonia said.

Right, just this stuff, and then we're done.

What are you doing with this stuff anyway?

Just gotta move out of the kitchen for the extension.

THEY GRUNT

Thanks for helping. What are friends for?

I wasn't sure we were still friends after the other night.

Oh, come on. A bit of banter never hurt anyone.

Besides, it wasn't me who lost my shit.

You called me a liar. I said you "embellish".

I didn't say there was anything wrong with it.

I mean, we can't always... tell the truth, can we?

Barbara, all we're asking is... We are not moving the tree!

Your stupid party wall agreement

tells us that we have to let you move the fence

while you do something or other, but it says nothing about the tree.

And we're really grateful that you're letting us move the fence.

It's just... We're not! We have no choice.

But, Barbara, it's gonna cost us a lot of money.

Not everything is about money.

No, no, I didn't mean it like that...

Leave us alone, and if you or your builders

come near that tree...

Why do this to us?

Why? Everything was...

Everything was what?

Barbara, are you OK?

Do you need to tell me something? You heard her. Leave us alone.

All right. All right. Have it your way.

I won't ask you for any more favours from now on,

but just so you know, we're gonna do this whether you like it or not.

And we're gonna do it our way.

Oh, for God's sake!

What's wrong with you? What's wrong with you, woman?

Just stop panicking about the bloody tree!

You can't speak to her!

Do you understand? You can't be trusted!

I don't know what to do.

Nothing. We do nothing. You just leave it to me.

Do you hear me? But, Derek... Just... Just shut up!

Sonia!

What can I do for you, Derek?

You have to help us. Help you? How?

Surely you don't want this extension any more than we do?

Oh, it doesn't affect us. Of course it does.

I mean, we don't love it, but...

Well, they have planning,

so there's nothing I could do even if I wanted.

We could stop them, if we work together.

And if we do, well, maybe they'll change their minds

and move away, just like they were planning to.

They're our friends, Derek. Are they?

Are you sure?

Well, you need to tell your friends

that they've bitten off more than they can chew this time.

Why are you so upset?

They want to move our tree.

How dare they?

Well, it's Barbara more than me.

She's unsettled by it all.

Some things matter.

They'll listen to you.

What's so special about that tree?

Please... just tell them.

That's not what we agreed, Lee.

No, I'm gonna do a bank transfer.

Yes, I'll pay extra money for the ditch.

You said nothing about cash, Lee. You did not.

Look, I've got to go. I'll discuss it later.

You always were a little stress ball.

It's my builder. He wants paying in cash.

Course he does. Yeah, but it's tens of thousands of pounds.

So pay him some in cash and some above board,

then he'll work harder for you if you do.

What, he'll work harder for me if I allow him not to pay tax?

It's what made this country great.

What, criminals and tax avoiders?

Entrepreneurs, kid.

Entrepreneurs.

Listen, what do you need me for, Dad?

How's the build going? Apart from the cash thing.

Yeah, it's going. Any issues?

No, apart from the neighbours.

Well, there's nothing the neighbours can do

now you have planning.

Dad, this is all above board, isn't it?

I mean, we are just pushing the process along -

we're not changing the outcome? HE CHUCKLES

You think those two things are different?

You're adorable. Dad!

I need you to sign something for me, for my partner.

For what? We're buying a site in the city centre,

and he's still raising the cash.

I need somebody to say I'm good for the money

and to vouch for me so we can move things on.

But why do you need me? Don't you know anyone else?

My solicitor backdated some property documents

to avoid a penalty,

so he got struck off, and we need to do this quickly.

He did that for you? Emma, we need to move fast on this.

All right, well, just to be clear,

when you say "vouch", you mean "underwrite"?

Guarantee the money?

There's nothing to worry about. Oh, sure (!)

You want me to vouch for someone

whose previous solicitor got struck off for breaking the law.

I'm asking you to vouch for your father.

Which is a big ask, as it's you.

It isn't illegal.

It's barely an issue. The money's as good as there.

Well, just wait for it, then.

If we stall, we lose the site.

And trust me, this one is a game-changer.

Oh, well, they always are, aren't they, Dad?

What about this business partner? Can't he find a guarantor?

And, you know, how can I trust him? Or you?

He got you your planning.

Trust isn't really the issue.

So I owe him.

SHE SIGHS

John will divorce me if he finds out.

Hm, so it's a win-win, then.

I could lose my house.

You won't lose anything.

Happens all the time.

I wouldn't ask, but we did you a favour.

And I need this to happen fast.

What if I don't?

You will.

Um, did I hear you say decaf?

Ugh, yeah. Caffeine gets me wired.

Isn't that why we drink it? Hm.

I was thinking... Mmm.

..about what you were saying about the photos.

Do you really think there's something there?

Yeah, sure. You're brilliant.

In fact, I've...

I've already shown them to my friend.

She agrees. And she's a real agent?

A real one, yeah.

You're very sweet. Do you know that?

Sorry. It just all seems too good to be true.

Look, I know a good photo when I see one.

So, why don't you do it more? Your stuff's great, too.

Maybe I will.

I think photos tell the truth in a way that life never can.

Sorry, I didn't mean to...

No, I...

You still haven't told me about what it is you do

when you're not taking photos.

Is it top secret?

WHISPERING: Yes.

Oh, really? CHUCKLING: No, no.

I am a police officer.

Wow! Mm.

I wasn't expecting that.

That's why I don't tend to bring it up.

That's... I've never met a real one.

Are there pretend ones? No!

My dad was a copper.

His dad was a copper, so it just kind of made sense, you know?

Hmm. I could never do what my dad does.

Actually, I could now.

He does nothing. He's unemployed. PC GALLAGHER LAUGHS

I don't mean to laugh. It's just the way you said it.

It's fine.

I really like the way you say things.

BETH LAUGHS NERVOUSLY

So, what about your mum? Oh, she's a solicitor.

She tries to keep people out of prison.

Actually, she's pretty much your nemesis.

She doesn't have many good things to say about coppers.

I'm sure she's lovely.

HE GROANS

Thanks for your help, mate. I owe you one.

We agreed 300 cash.

Yeah, right! I'll buy you a pint.

Ha! We can go now. I've got nothing on.

I, uh... Yeah, I have to be somewhere, so...

NICK: Could I...? Could I have a word?

I'll leave you to it.

All right, see you later. Yeah.

That man is very rude. Nick, I don't have time to...

I'm aware you're allowed the skip and even the portable toilet,

but I'm also aware that there are rules about noise on a Saturday.

Look... No, no, that's not what I'm here for.

I'm here to remind you that the council are meeting

about the permits imminently, and I need more signatures.

You mean, apart from my wife's?

I work nights.

So what happens here in the daytime affects my...

Yes, you've said. I really have to be somewhere.

I've got something you might like to see... on my CCTV.

What are you talking about?

I'm in all the time, if you want to watch it.

As you know, I find it difficult to sleep.

God, my back is killing me.

You ever try lifting a sofa into a van?

Yeah, well, he's a pro. HE CHUCKLES

Do you know what John offered me in thanks?

A pint.

He's been behaving weirdly, I'm telling you.

You were the one behaving weirdly with him

the other night in the pub. HE SCOFFS

Why are you dressed like that?

Oh, I have to go to work.

What? It's Saturday.

Yeah, no, there's a conference at school.

I did tell you about it. Did you?

Mm-hm. I won't be late.

I've left some chicken out to defrost.

CROCKERY CLINKS

'Hi, this is John. Please leave a message.'

John, where are you?

There's something I need to tell you about.

I'll be home in an hour.

I'm a twitcher, in case you were wondering.

NICK SIGHS

I just love watching the little beauties.

Now, your wife once told me she was a fan of birds.

She's superstitious.

It's different.

You know, scientists think that unless we do something

about the environment soon, one third of all bird species

will be extinct by the end of the century.

Astonishing.

Now, you'll have to come a little bit closer

because the thing with CCTV is images can be a little bit grainy.

Fortunately, some might say.

But, that said, it's fascinating what you can see on this.

Absolutely fascinating.

Have a look at this.

What am I looking at? OK.

Um... I'll just open another one.

So what? Well, that's Sonia and Alan's bedroom.

Hmm? Unless I'm mistaken.

JOHN SCOFFS Are you out of your mind?

No.

Although I have been described as a "one-off"

by my friend at the Ornithological Society.

What are you suggesting? I'm not suggesting anything.

I'm just saying, you know, it's a bit...

it's a bit suspicious.

I could get you arrested for this, you know.

Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh! I am just filming the street in front of my house.

If something happens in the background,

that's purely coincidental.

Not that it's any of your business, but there's a...

There's a completely rational explanation for that.

I hadn't seen that the first time I posted it.

This is the one I posted.

You'll remember that. Are you trying to blackmail me?

No, I'm... You'd really go to all this trouble

just for a few parking permits?

They're important.

It's not just for me - it's for the environment.

You're insane, you know that? You're completely insane.

You have nothing because there is nothing.

Well, sign the petition, and there will be nothing.

You leave me and my family alone. You hear me?

There's more!

There's more where that came from.

We haven't got to the series finale yet.

BIRDS CHIRP

Wow, you're making a lot of headway.

We'll be pouring concrete on Monday, and steels will be arriving,

so we can start to take the back of your house off.

It's all just happening so fast.

So I'm gonna need some cash so I can pay the lads, you know.

Yeah, I need to talk to you about that. Two grand.

Lee, would you mind if I just paid some in cash

and some as a bank transfer?

We agreed cash. Well, we didn't, actually.

We've talked about this. Look, if you want this job

to go as quickly and smoothly as possible, then cash it is.

TEXT ALERT

So, are we agreed? Yeah, cash, whatever.

TEXT ALERT

KNOCK AT DOOR

Hey. You busy? Yeah, a little.

Can you spare me a minute?

Mm... sure.

What you up to? I'm just...

Are those all yours?

Yeah. They're really good.

I was looking at some photos downstairs of you and Dad.

They're so nice.

Mum, was there something you wanted? Because I'm pretty busy.

When you said the other day that...

..that me and your dad don't know you, what did you mean?

I don't know. Nothing. Well, you did.

Look, I know I've been really busy

and your dad's been having a hard time, but...

I just want you to know that you can tell us anything.

And, you know, now the build's underway,

I really want your input.

I mean, you're the only one with an eye for detail.

What do you reckon?

Why are you asking me this now, though?

Why not before it all started?

Because it was hectic before, and I was all stressed,

and I'm asking you because I value your opinion.

So, I'm just sorry if we've seemed a bit absent.

Anyway, have a think.

Yeah, yeah.

Beth, what did you mean about Marcus?

You said that he had to leave

because Barbara and Derek ignored him.

So? Well, how did you know that?

He told me.

Well... Well, did he say anything else?

Beth?

BETH SIGHS He's not a good person.

Marcus said he was violent. Derek?

What, violent towards Barbara or Marcus?

Both. Why are you asking me this now?

Is it so you can use it to get them to dig up their stupid tree?

That's why you actually came in here.

No, Beth, come on, that's not fair. You don't care about my input.

Look, I'm gonna cook dinner tonight.

It's been a while since we all sat down together.

I might be out.

Well, I'd really like you to be there.

Just tonight, please.

CLATTER

Emma, hi. Sorry to disturb.

No probs. What's up? Er, I wanted to give you this.

Oh...

Just that I'm sorry about all the noise,

especially on a Saturday.

Um... it's not much, but... Really, there's no need.

Yeah, well, I want you to have it.

WHIRRING, ALAN CHUCKLES

Seriously, don't worry about it. It's never gonna last forever.

Well, you're very kind.

Well, the more wine you bring, the kinder I get.

Thanks.

Alan, you, um... you haven't seen John, have you?

No. I know you were helping him out earlier.

I... I can't get hold of him. I've left him a message.

It's just strange. He just, uh... He just keeps doing this.

Sorry. You don't need to know that.

Um, thanks again for helping out and for putting up with the noise,

and... yeah.

Why don't you come in?

I mean, it's Saturday, and this wine won't drink itself.

Unless you've got something better to do?

Yeah.

I've always loved those shelves.

Where did you get them? We didn't get them anywhere.

I did 'em. Seriously?

Yeah. I used to be a chippy.

Before I realised there was more money to be made

in people's diminishing eyesight. SHE CHUCKLES

Thank God for mobile phones and small typeface,

that's what I say.

Cheers. Cheers.

Maybe we should get you to do ours. You know what they say.

Never work with mates and animals.

No, it's children.

Yeah, you're right. Mates and children.

Mmm.

So, you said John's been disappearing.

I shouldn't have said anything.

You know he's going through a hard time.

He's... He's probably just on one of his walks.

Well, it's not easy leaving a job because of stress.

Big decision, especially at his age.

He's lucky he's got you.

You know, good earner.

A "good earner"?!

Oh, that's something to aspire to in a relationship.

Sorry. Obviously, you are a lot more than that.

I just meant...

..Sonia's been doing the same.

What? Meetings, walking, shopping...

disappearing.

You're not worried about him, are you?

You know, like, properly worried? In what way?

Well, what he might be up to.

Oh, God, no. No, I was just...

..just a bit worried, you know, and men talk to other men.

You haven't met any men, have you?

ALAN CHUCKLES

What about you? Are you worried about Sonia?

Having an affair?

Well, I wasn't thinking...

All the time.

'Emma! Where's my fence?' Oh, dear God.

Emma!

There was no agreement to remove it - just to move it!

PAWEL CURSES IN POLISH Don't you even speak English, man?

Look, look, you... you put my bloody fence back!

Oi, Derek, what's going on? There you are.

Could you control your damn builders?

They're gonna put it back. They just need to move it a bit.

That's not what was agreed.

Well, to be fair, Derek, you didn't agree on anything.

No. Come on, you! Derek!

PAWEL SHOUTS IN POLISH

You touch my tools again, I'll let him finish.

Do you understand? Oh, right.

I'll be informing the council about this...

and possibly the police.

You have no idea what you have done here.

Yeah, but you'll find out.

PHONE BUZZES

PHONE VIBRATES

Andi? 'Hey, what's going on?'

Nothing much.

Yeah, so, like I said, I've just been pretty busy.

I haven't had time to reply to a text or anything.

What are you busy doing - locking people up?

ANDI SCOFFS

Actually, you've inspired me. I'm taking photos.

Ooh. That's well exciting.

'None of them are as good as yours, of course.'

Shut up! I'm sure they are. When can I see them?

I'll show you. When the time's right.

Are you sure you're OK?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Good.

'I'm looking forward to seeing you again.'

Me too.

SHUTTER CLICKS

John, why aren't you returning my calls?

I'm cooking dinner for us. Beth's gonna join.

Oh! Shit!

KNOCK AT DOOR Seriously?

Why don't you take your keys with you?

And where have you been all day?

Everyone happy on the Good Ship Barnett?

What are you doing here?

I can't come to visit my daughter and my granddaughter?

No, you can't, actually.

Because if John finds you here, he'll... He'll what?

What happened to your hand? Nothing.

You didn't reply to my text. Dad.

Do you know what it means for me if you default on this money?

I'm so disappointed you can even say that.

I'm your father.

Yeah. That's what makes it worse.

Yeah, well, either you trust me, or you don't.

Well, if they're my only options...

I brought another copy,

in case you've misplaced the contract.

Grandad? Beth!

Well, come on.

Haven't you got a hug for your dear old grandad?

What are you doing here?

You are just like your mother.

I came to say hello to my favourite granddaughter.

I'm your only granddaughter.

Wait, you have others?

Your grandad's had quite the life, Beth.

Can you give us a few minutes? Sure.

Hey, I... I missed your birthday.

You missed more than one.

Buy yourself something nice.

Thanks, I guess.

She's a chip off... If I sign this, will you leave?

I don't know what it is I've done to you.

You've done nothing but take.

Mm-hm. But I did do something I shouldn't have done.

Planning people only have so many favours.

And I've given you one of them.

So you're not so clean now, missy.

I've got too much to lose.

It's not worth the risk.

Leave.

Oh, shit!

How do you feel about me deciding to do the chicken

with penne and pesto, huh?

It's lovely.

I wasn't sure what you had in mind...

..you know, or what time you'd be back,

so I just did something.

It's really nice, Al.

I spoke to Emma.

Oh, yeah? I saw the builders have made some progress.

They have. Although Derek's losing his shit.

Yeah. He spoke to me.

He seems pretty desperate. Of course.

They're getting ever closer to the dead body under the tree.

For God's sake, Alan. ALAN CHUCKLES

Emma was saying that she might like me to do some shelves.

For the new kitchen. Is that a good idea?

I'm a good chippy.

Well, sure, but I mean... well, they're our friends.

What if they didn't like them? Wouldn't that be awkward?

I think I know the kind of thing she likes.

Hmm. You do?

Besides, John's my mate, really, much more than Emma is.

She wouldn't feel awkward about telling me she doesn't like it.

It'd be like you doing John a favour.

I mean, you get on, but you're not really close.

Sure. Yeah, you're right, why not?

This was really nice, thank you. Oh, you're done?

Yeah, I'm tired, and I've got a bit of work to do.

I'll wash up later, though, so just leave it, yeah?

I just don't know why you have to disappear for the day.

I didn't disappear. I mean, I sent you a text message.

Did you?

I don't have a message.

JAZZ MUSIC POUNDS THROUGH WALL

Is he serious? He's trying to wind us up.

Yeah, well, he's succeeding! SHOUTING: I hate jazz!

I'm gonna go and tell him. No, wait. Wait.

You were telling me about your day.

For God's sake, really, with this racket?

I just want to know what you got up to.

Emma! I mean...

HE SIGHS I just...

I just had to get away from the builders for a bit.

They were doing my head in. Well, where did you go?

For a walk.

You know, a long walk. Like I used to.

Oh, what, when you were 19?

Look, the drilling, the digging, it just...

John, what's going on?

Nothing.

JAZZ CONTINUES

I need to tell... SHOUTING: Just ignore it!

How was your day? Good.

You do anything? See anyone?

Well, I did see...

You showed me your photos. They're great.

Oh, nice.

I'm glad you're doing that. You're good.

Mm. Actually, I met someone.

Someone who digs my work.

Oh, right. What, a friend, or...?

Yeah, Mum. A friend.

OK. Well, that's lovely.

Lovely. She's a copper.

Oh. But she's nice.

Well, some of them are nice.

This is...

SHOUTING: I mean, what is wrong with him?

Look, Derek went mad at Lee today about the fence.

That's what this is all about. We can't put up with this.

Lee was pretty scary, actually.

I think he put the fear of God in him.

Maybe that's what he needs. PHONE PINGS

Oh, that's her.

Beth, are you OK?

JAZZ BLARES

SOBBING

JAZZ BLARES

Uh-uh-uh! Don't even think about it!

I'm warning you, woman.

JAZZ MUSIC POUNDS THROUGH WALL

Turn it down! I thought you said to ignore it?

Are you looking at his camera?

Sod this. I'm going to Derek's. I saw some of Nick's footage.

Whose? Nick's.

Why? Thought I'd better see the evidence.

Evidence?

Of what? What do you think?

I... I don't...

The need for parking permits.

Right.

And? Did you see anything?

GLASS SHATTERS

What the...?!

They've gone. Whoever it was has...

JAZZ MUSIC CONTINUES

"Two for joy."

ALAN: Sonia?

Are you OK?

Did you hear a noise?

Sonia?

"Three for a girl, four for a boy." What does this even mean?

It means there's three more to go before...

Before what? A secret never to be told.

Why are you lying to me?! I'm not lying!

Just stop it! Stop lying!

What you gonna do, eh? You gonna kill me?

Like you killed your son, Marcus!

What have you done? Loved you.

That's all I've ever done.

I said let go!

Everything's gone, Dad. Everything's gone.

If you've done anything to her, I will kill you.