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( squeals ) golly!

Isn't it a bit early for a shooting party?

Molly, your front door was open,

You have an intruder in the house.

- What? - Shh.

- What's going on here then? - We're talking, that's all.

At this time? I thought you were at home.

This a party? Where's the nibbles?

Shh-Shh! All of you.

I hear someone downstairs.

- Molly: can i get you a plate? - Golly: paul, call the police.

Wait a minute. I'm here to see my wee girl ali.

I didn't want to wake anybody up.

There's no one here called ali.

Hello, darling.

Lexie, is this your father,

Or do we call the police?

Yeah... Yeah, that's my father.

And yeah, call the police.

London, moscow, nairobi.

I had a dot-Com business in silicon valley before the bubble burst;

Piloted flying boats off the great barrier reef.

Last couple of years i've been chartering yachts out of glasgow.

- Golly: and you walked up here? - I get the urge sometimes.

- I'm a peripatetic sort of guy. - "peripathetic," you mean.

I've known you were here for ages, sweetheart.

Didn't want to intrude on your happiness.

- But here you are. - I just thought it might be time.

Finish that, and golly will show you to the gate.

- Ali! - Thanks for dropping by.

See you in another 20 years.

You did rather take her by surprise.

You know, designer stubble is not really me.

Any chance i could borrow a razor?

I can't believe you were sneaking around after us.

I was not the one sneaking around.

- We were just talking. - So you say.

In future i want you home by 11:00

And if you are going out i want to know where you're going.

- I'm 22 years old. - Glenbogle is an old-Fashioned sort of place.

Once you get a reputation round here, that's it.

- Please. - All right?

And i'm disappointed in you, duncan.

Is it jess having a boyfriend you object to,

Or jess having me for a boyfriend?

Relationships at work are a bad idea.

They're unprofessional and cause complications.

I thought it was my reputation you were worried about.

You two better finish this right now, before it gets serious.

- Or what? - Or you can go back to your mother's.

You live under my roof, you live by my rules. Simple as that.

Amanda, you're here early.

Actually, i never left.

Oh, i see.

I hope that's all right with you.

Paul's a grown-Up, allegedly.

Anyway, it's open house round here.

- Yes, i missed your father. - Lexie: more than i did.

How did you feel? Seeing him again after all this time?

You're chief executive of the distillery.

Shouldn't you be away executing somebody?

I'll go polish my axe. See ya.

These are fine boots. Are they yours?

I used to ride when the children were little.

- What happened? - Well, after a few years

We couldn't afford to keep the horses.

So the nearest i got was a little flutter on the gee-Gees.

Couldn't really afford that either. Do you ride?

Came second in the '93 grand national.

I thought that race was declared void.

That's the story of my life.

Now that is a distinct improvement.

Must thank the laird, if i ever get the chance to meet him.

He rings once a week, but we haven't heard from him for a while.

All the things you want to say to them,

Never find the words, or the moment, and then it's too late.

Don't worry, lexie'll come round. Give her time.

Time's the one thing i don't have.

Oh, i'm so sorry.

Why is he still here?

Lexie, don't be too hasty. Your father...

Your father might not be with us very long.

I cannot believe you told molly you were dying.

I never actually said that.

- Ali— - Don't call me that!

I'm sure your mother said lots of things about me,

I'm lazy, unreliable, i could never stick at anything—

I know my mother was no saint,

But what did i ever do to you?

You walked out on me when i was six years old.

- Seven. - You really want to haggle over this?

I need your help. I was trying to expand my business.

I took on some partners without checking them out.

And they didn't bother to check you out?

It turns out they're russian mafia.

Russian? Yeah, of course!

- They think i owe them 10 grand. - Oh here we go.

I'm not looking for money, i just need someplace to stay.

- They'd never find me here. - You're right, they won't.

- Ali... - Alex, you're 20 years too late with the fairy stories.

Where does he get off telling me who to get off with?

Next he'll be checking my wardrobe for tight skirts

And confiscating my make-Up.

So long. Nice to meet you.

- Aye— the road out's that way. - Is it?

- No sense of direction. - Jess: you lexie's dad?

Don't let her hear you say that.

You're not about to tell her who she can go out with?

If you're any man at all, you want to stop your kids getting hurt.

That never goes away.

Who's that chap wandering your gardens?

- I don't believe it. - He's rather striking.

He's a convict on day release.

- We use him for shooting practice out of season. - Really?

I'm just gonna go and get my gun.

Before you do, i wondered if you could recommend a good chauffeur.

- What happened to hamish? - I had to let him go.

He simply refused to wax the car more than twice a week.

And i thought the scots had a strong work ethic.

When i find someone with a work ethic as strong as yours,

- I'll be sure to send them along. - Oh, i say...

- Isn't that amanda macleish with your brother-In-Law? - Mm-Hmm.

Quelle scandale. Didn't you know?

Amanda macleish is married— to a businessman twice her age

Who spends most of his time in the south of france.

Oh, alex, still hanging on, i see.

I was just admiring the gardens.

I was head gardener at ashford castle for a few years.

Really?

Oh, well, um...

I wonder if you could tell me...

What this tree is called.

I can't seem to find it in any book.

Acer palmatum, japanese maple.

But you knew that already.

( laugh nervously ) so i was under the impression

That you came to make your peace with lexie.

I did.

I mean, i didn't to start with.

After i saw her i realized

She's the only thing that matters

And i have to make it up with her.

See? When i do tell the truth, no one believes me.

Molly, were you looking for me?

Yes, alex and i were talking about riding

And i suddenly realized how much i missed it.

You won't believe this, but i want to buy a horse.

I'm sorry, but i'm completely out of horses.

The mcdougal livery up in oglemore have a mare for sale.

It's obviously meant to be.

Could you drive me up there?

I don't know about that, i might have to consult my diary.

- I can give you a lift to the village. - I don't want to put you out.

You won't. You can give me a hand with the horsebox.

I worked as a butler for a spanish countess for a while.

A lovely woman. Husband got killed in the bullring.

Anyway, we were very close...

- But...? - We each had our own place.

It wasn't till we left the castillo

And got away from all our old associations we could be ourselves.

Why are you not sunning yourself in spain

Instead of shoveling horse manure here in scotland?

She wanted kids.

I've never been big on the dad thing.

I've not won too many medals there myself.

They get so angry with you, they blame you for everything

- That's gone wrong in their lives. - Sometimes with good reason.

Hey, i know i've screwed up.

But what's the good in holding on to the pain?

Is it not better to face the truth and get past it?

How are me and ali gonna do that if she won't even see me?

- Where are you going? - It's not the launderette.

Just because i asked you to behave yourself?

No, dad, don't start. Thank you very much for putting me up.

- I'm sorry it didn't work out. - Wait, w-W-Wait.

That's you away back to your mother's then?

No, i'm going to stay in the big house.

- Says who? - Says lexie.

She doesn't think i'm a 12-Year-Old. Excuse me.

- ( jess laughs ) - Duncan: no peeking, mind.

Another two steps. Another one.

Mind the, um... I mean— ta-Dah!

I got the idea from you, actually.

I wanted to go for the turkish boudoir look,

Sumptuous and yet understated.

Hmm?

Do you like the curtains?

- Here, let me unpack for you. - No, duncan, it's fine.

- Flowers! I meant to get you flowers. - I don't need any— flowers.

What i really need is a flame-Thrower.

( molly laughs ) i am so looking forward to riding again.

- You should try it. - I'll stick to my bike.

Not quite as romantic, but at least they don't bite.

- We may be back late. - That's fine. I'll expect you when i see you.

Good. Thank you.

- So, is he away? - Who?

- That man, my "father." - He's staying with me.

- Golly! - Seeing as how you're looking after one of my relatives,

I thought i'd do the same for you.

You and jess need to work out your own problems.

Yeah, that's right. And you need to sort your problems out with your dad.

- Me and that man have nothing to sort out. - Oh, lexie.

I tell you it is not easy being a dad.

You try to make up for your mistakes and it gets chucked back in your face.

Why don't you just try giving the guy a break?

She's gorgeous.

She is a fine animal, right enough.

Hello. And who might you be?

Mrs. Mcdougal? I'm molly.

- Hello. - I saw your advertisement for the gray mare.

I did try to telephone—

I don't answer the telephone, it's the devil's instrument.

I prefer to look people in the eye.

- Is this the horse? - Mm-Hmm.

I had a couple here this morning wanting to buy her,

- But i soon sent them packing. - Really?

I want my horses to go to good homes.

Respectable homes.

- We're vaguely respectable. - These people weren't even married!

And flaunted it shamelessly.

You'll be her husband?

- Yes! Yes, he is. - Golly mackenzie.

Mrs. Mackenzie, would you like to saddle her up?

- Oh, please. - Come on then, we'll get the tack.

After you, mrs. Mackenzie.

A convict on day release?

That daughter of mine and her stories.

I knew she was pulling my leg.

She must get it from her mother.

So you've never actually been in prison?

To be absolutely honest, lady dorothy,

I did serve two years for assault

- After i put two men in a coma. - Really?

Suffice to say, it concerned a lady's honor.

Never worked for the royals again after that.

- You've worked for the royal family? - I'm not allowed to discuss it.

In what capacity?

Chauffeur, cook and bodyguard. These hands are registered as deadly weapons.

Oh yes.

I do like a man who knows how to use his hands.

Well, mrs. Mackenzie, what did you think?

Allainn's a beautiful horse. How much do you want for her?

We can talk about that as soon as i'm finished here.

Are you sure you can manage?

I have to. My last hand's retired

And that useless son of mine is 7,000 miles away.

Easy, easy, let me get that.

We can't stand here and let you do it all by yourself.

You're very kind.

Room service. I brought you some sandwiches.

Duncan, i really fancied some fresh air.

What's happened to all these?

Either they sleep on the floor or i do.

You do like all this, don't you? The soft toys and that?

Oh yeah, yeah, i do like them.

Good, because i was gonna get you some more for your birthday.

- My birthday? - Damn it!

That was meant to be a surprise.

Really, duncan, don't bother.

You have done so much.

It's no bother. ( laughing )

Right. Now, where are we going to eat these?

Oh, amanda, hi.

- Ran out of people to execute. - So you thought you'd just come back here?

Do you have a problem with me being here?

- No, not at all. - Good.

But i think your husband might.

We are pretty cut off here at glenbogle,

But the odd carrier pigeon does get through now and again.

I suppose you're shocked, eh?

No, i'm just surprised that paul's never mentioned it.

Hi there.

Is this a handbag and shoes thing or can anyone join in?

What on earth have you been doing?

I fixed that stile, but some of the signposts are rotted.

- I'll do them tomorrow. - Okay.

- Hello, you. - You're all sweaty and revolting.

Yeah, but in a good way.

Now tell me,

How long have you two been married?

- Actually, we're not— - Golly: not married that long.

Just a few months.

Molly lost her first husband hector

- Two years ago. - Oh, how dreadful.

Yes, and golly was a very dear and old friend.

And the friendship grew to something else.

Yes, at first i thought

I should, you know, i should keep my distance,

And then i realized

What a terrible waste that would be.

So, he proposed.

Yes, i did.

It was late in the spring one evening.

We were just down by the lochside,

Watching the sun set over the mountain.

I knew that if i didn't speak then,

I would be lost forever.

How lovely.

Yes, yes, it was.

Tell me about your son.

Don't let's talk about charlie.

Went off to australia,

Haven't had so much as a postcard since.

See, that way we can talk while you're in the bath.

Oh, great.

It's great having you living here with me.

I don't mean "with me," but in the same house.

'cause we get to be close, but we've each got our personal space,

So we don't get on top of each other.

That's what's best about this place.

I'd like to have a house like this,

Not that that's ever gonna happen.

Not unless i get knighted.

Or win the lottery,

Which isn't likely, i don't play it.

Oh yes, i get plenty of visitors.

You can see their circles

In the long grass up in the high field.

Their circles?

Where they land their spacecraft.

Mind you, they haven't been here for a while.

I think they prefer the states this time of year.

Anyway...

Thank you for a lovely evening.

Indeed. If you want to bring allainn around,

I'll put her in the horsebox.

Och, you can do that in the morning.

You'll be staying the night.

I am sorry, edith, but we really are expected home.

But you can't leave.

Perhaps some other time.

No, i mean you can't leave.

I've locked the gates, and i never unlock them till the morning.

I'll go and prepare your room.

We can't stay here.

She's obviously deeply lonely.

She's obviously deeply mental.

Now, here you are.

The bathroom's just along the corridor.

- You have it to yourselves. - Actually, i think—

- This will be fine. - Grand. I'll find you some towels.

Right...

I take it i'll be sleeping on the couch then.

Don't be so silly.

I mean—

I'll sleep on the couch.

Jess.

I thought you'd disappeared down the plughole.

I just fancied some fresh air, duncan, and some space.

Are you comfortable enough? I can get you a cushion.

Duncan, look—

I haven't had a minute to myself since i moved in.

I thought the point was we could be together.

Aye, together, not joined at the hip.

I feel like i'm being smothered by cuddly toys.

If you didn't like them, why didn't you say?

Maybe it was a mistake, moving in.

- Maybe we're taking this too fast. - Can we not talk about it?

I don't want to talk. I just want some room.

You want me to leave you alone?

Fine.

I'll leave you alone.

( whispers) are you asleep?

( whispers ) yes.

She's going to let us go in the morning, isn't she?

I don't know, molly. We might have to spend

The rest of our lives here pretending to be married.

You were very convincing.

That story of the proposal, it was lovely.

I never knew you had such a vivid imagination.

I've imagined it a hundred times...

But i would never ask.

If i did, and you said no,

Then we'd lose what we have now,

And i couldn't bear that.

No...

No, neither could i.

Would you have said no?

You never asked.

Egg soldiers?

Actually it's uovo alla coque con pane tostato alla scozzese.

Yes, of course. Exquisite.

Bon appetit, ma'am.

Just a moment, alex.

I've decided to go on a picnic this afternoon.

There's a simply fabulous ruined castle

In the middle of a loch not far from here.

Very secluded, wildly romantic.

If you could prepare a hamper...?

Certainly, ma'am. May i enquire

- As to how many guests will be attending? - Just two.

You and me, and your superb italian cuisine.

I can't thank you two enough.

It takes me the whole morning

To see to the horses by myself.

We'd love to stay longer, but we really ought to get going.

If we could put allainn in the horsebox...

Can i interest you in anything else?

I'm sorry?

I mean the farm, everything.

The house, the land, the livery, the lot.

£25,000, that's a good price.

This place is far too much for one old wifey

But you two could manage it.

You'd make a home of it again.

- Edith— - Take some time, eh? Think about it.

In fact, come back tomorrow, and if you don't want the farm,

You can take the horse then.

See ya.

Okay, okay, she is my girlfriend.

What?

- Nothing. - That's not a nothing look.

Do you disapprove of amanda or something?

I didn't know she needed my approval.

You ought to get to know her. She's a good laugh.

I know her well enough to know that she's married.

What, didn't you know?

I didn't know you knew.

- And it doesn't bother you? - Not as much as it bothers you.

- It's not for me to judge. - Archie hasn't phoned in ages...

- What's that got to do with anything? - Everything.

Whether archie rings or doesn't ring is none of your business.

I told you about her because i wasn't gonna sit here

- And wait for you to get hurt. - Sit somewhere else. I don't need you to look after me.

You're my sister-In-Law, not my mother.

I could afford mcdougal's farm, molly.

I could buy it, we could buy it.

Run the livery ourselves.

And be mr. And mrs. Mackenzie?

You still walk like my wee ali,

Striding along, head up...

Ready to nut anything in your way.

What are you doing here? Apart from trespassing?

Trying to avoid dorothy. She might have designs on me.

- ( laughs ) - What's funny?

What's the problem? I thought you were an expert in unarmed combat.

That woman could snap your neck with a single dirty look.

Cheered you up anyway.

Where did you get that from?

That? I was diving for pearls off of borneo

- And this hammerhead shark— - Forget it.

Hey, hey! Hey!

Go on.

Go on, hit me. Get all that anger out of your system.

It'll make you feel better.

No, it will make you feel better.

I can't get this anger out of my system

'cause it's part of me now.

I've got a scar too, it's in here and you gave it to me.

I've done some bad things in my time

But leaving you was the worst.

Easily.

Thing is, at the time it was for the best.

I thought it was for the best.

You're a grown woman now.

You know how messed up and miserable love can make us.

How sometimes it's impossible to do the right thing.

Maybe i was just being selfish, but—

I'm truly sorry if—

I am sorry... That i hurt you.

- Where's my hamster? - What?

You promised me a hamster if i was good.

And i was good.

When you left i thought you were going to buy me one,

But you never came back.

- Ali— - I was good,

And you never even came back.

Hey.

- Hey. - Don't— just don't even touch me!

I'll buy you a hamster. A dozen hamsters.

It doesn't matter now 'cause it's too late.

I'm not leaving until you say that you forgive me.

Well, i'll never forgive you! Ever!

Then i'll be here for a long time.

You're doing a fine job, duncan.

So i should stick to pruning, is that it?

I know you won't believe me, but...

- I feel really bad about you and jess. - Aw, save it.

You said it yourself, i'm not good enough for her.

To a father nobody is ever good enough for their daughter.

All that laying down the law stuff,

That just helps you pretend that she's still a wee girl

And you didn't miss the best years of her growing up.

I'm sorry that i screwed things up for you.

You didn't.

Golly, i'm a grown man.

I can screw things up for myself.

Paul? Don't tell me you're here for lunch.

I thought you just grabbed a trout out of the river and ate it raw.

Turned out to be someone else's river.

What's the matter?

I've never been less than honest with you.

I've got nothing to hide, but even if i had,

- I wouldn't. - Oh...

Lexie's been stirring it.

Why did i have to hear it from her?

- It's complicated. - I'm not busy.

Actually, it's not complicated.

I like you, you like me, there's just this—

Minor detail of a husband.

We have an understanding.

It's not something i like to boast about.

I was hoping you'd be broad minded.

I am, when i get the chance.

I'm sorry. If i'd told you at the beginning

Then you'd never have come near me

And the longer i left it...

We're having a good time, aren't we?

- Yeah. - No commitments,

No obligations, no complications.

No, none of that.

Are you all right?

It's just the one husband you have, is it?

Let's get you something to eat.

No, i'll just grab a trout out of the river.

I've got to go.

See you later.

Does he ever come up here?

Aye.

Well, where is it?

- What? - The horse.

Oh! We're going to collect her tomorrow.

- What's she like? - Beautiful.

The whole place was beautiful. In fact—

I know. You stayed the night. Golly phoned me.

It was a bit weird you not being around.

Everybody else just seems to...

Come and go as they please.

Including alex.

- Is he still here? - I told him to get lost,

But the trouble is... He already is lost.

Oh, lexie,

It would be so wonderful

If you and he could just—

No, molly, you are my family,

Okay? Not him.

As long as you and golly are around

Then i can handle alex.

I can handle anything. Okay?

Duncan? What the...

What?

It looks like a riot in a charity shop.

I thought jess had more taste.

- She does. - Oh. You mean this was you?

It's... You know, it's not that...

I mean, it isn't too...

No, it's hideous.

It was meant to be all cozy, you know, warm and welcoming.

I should have left it like your room.

What do you mean?

Like an army barracks, all super clean and tidy,

No clutter, no personality.

Bet you that's what amanda likes.

- No personality? - See, the thing is

I was having all these stupid daydreams

About marriage and kids and a life together.

Hey, there's nothing stupid about that.

Is that what you see?

For you and amanda?

- It's different with us. - How is it?

Isn't it jess's birthday soon?

Maybe you could do something for her.

Like get rid of this lot, you mean?

Dorothy's fired you?

You've only been up there about 12 hours.

That's nothing. My record's eight and a half minutes.

Why go for a job as a chauffeur if you can't even drive?

I can drive. As a matter of fact—

Don't tell me. You taught

Michael schumacher everything he knows.

Well, maybe not everything.

- The thing is, she was getting kind of keen. - ( laughs )

I don't want to get involved with dorothy, i came to see you.

I thought you were on the run.

- Aye, that as well. - Looks like you'll have to keep on running.

- I was gonna ask golly to let me move back in. - Ah, ah!

You leave golly be.

Right, okay. You can stay here for a while,

Until you get a place of your own.

- I promise, you'll not regret— - No!

- Don't make me any promises. - I've changed—

No more stories.

Look, i don't want to hear

About the time you wrestled with a polar bear

- Or walked on the moon. - How did you know about that?

- Stop it! - I can't help it.

All my life i've made things up as i go,

It just gets so tangled.

The russian mafia? ( giggles )

I mean, for pete's sake.

Sounded dramatic, eh?

If you need money, just ask.

I don't need money, lexie.

I've no debts, no reason to run.

I want to settle down and there's nowhere i'd rather be.

You just called me lexie there.

You could call me dad.

One step at a time, okay?

What did lexie say?

I couldn't bring myself to tell her.

I couldn't speak to jess or duncan. They had a bust up.

I thought you didn't approve of them seeing each other.

I thought that as well until i found out they'd split

And saw the way they were.

- They still need us, don't they? - If we're still here, molly.

If we're still here.

If we leave, we can be whatever we want to be.

Oh no, look, you've been burgled.

Paul, your boots aren't even straight.

Maybe i should borrow a few kids to wreck the place,

Make it look like home.

I'll help you mess up your bed if you like.

Maybe what i need is a few kids of my own.

Oh. I see.

I'm not all right with it.

With this, with us,

With you and your husband's cozy little arrangement.

( groans ) it's not cozy.

I'm an alibi.

I'm business collateral.

Then leave him.

It's great having no commitments, no kids, no family.

But i want those things.

With me?

I thought you liked me as i am.

I do.

Very much.

That's why i can't do this.

You want a homely little life with a homely little wife.

You don't want me at all.

You want someone like lexie.

But it's big enough to leave its mom?

Great. Can you keep it for me? I'll pick it up tonight.

The name's alex mctavish. Thanks.

Billy butcher.

I don't have the money.

We guessed that much,

Or you wouldn't have done a runner.

You're a bloody fool,

Spinning big boris

That yarn about a highland goldmine.

The man's a headcase.

- A nutter. - I know.

Nice scar. Where'd you get this?

No, don't tell me.

It was a wild boar

Or an erupting volcano.

It was a pub in easterhouse.

Some guy was getting done over.

I got in the way and i caught a broken bottle.

- What pub? - Och, why?

Because i've got a great big knife. What pub?

Sadie coyle's, five years ago.

Can we just get on with this?

Sadie coyle's, five years ago.

See, that guy being done over,

That was me.

If you hadn't stopped that bottle

I'd be even uglier than i am now.

I had no idea.

Maybe not,

But i still owe you.

Up.

Run away, alex,

Run far away.

And i'll go back and tell boris

Your aristocratic family was another load of old bannocks,

Like the rest of your stories.

Mind you never ever come back.

Because if boris finds out i'm a liar,

I'm dead, and so are you,

And so is everyone in that lovely old castle by the loch.

You got that?

Any chance of a lift?

Don't push you luck, pal.

Hello.

- Is edith about? - Mom? Why?

Are you her son?

That's right.

Your mother said you'd gone to australia.

I live next door, keep the place going,

Then she tells everyone that i don't exist.

Anyway, can i help you?

Yes, we've come about allainn,

The gray mare.

Oh yes, what price did my mom give you?

It doesn't matter, whatever she said, we'll honor it.

I love my mom, but she's as daft as a brush.

Alex, rise and shine, i—

- Golly: was i dreaming, molly? - Molly: we both were.

It was a wonderful dream, golly.

But we have our children, glenbogle...

And we have each other.

So we'll be lady and ghillie then.

Yes.

The dearest, truest friends

Anyone could wish for.

Alex?

Alex?

Dad!

Is this it?

"gone for a walk, be back sometime"?

When i said i made it up about the russian mafia,

I was lying.

First time in my life i want to stick around,

- And i can't. - You can.

- I say that you can. - Lexie!

You were right about me. Sooner or later

I let everybody down, that's all i'm good at.

Sooner or later i'll let you down.

Let's just get it over with.

You said that you would stay.

At least this time i get to say goodbye.

No.

I love you, lexie. I loved you as a wee girl,

And i love you as a grown woman, my daughter.

That's the truth,

And i've never been any good with the truth.

So then lie to me.

I won't be long.

I'll get this sorted out and i'll be right back.

- No. - I promise.

Bye, lexie.

Lexie, i wanted to...

Yesterday, when you told me about amanda, i nearly bit your head off.

The thing is, i didn't know she was married

And i didn't want to look as stupid as i felt.

Anyway, i'm... I'm sorry.

Are you okay?

My dad left.

I thought you wanted him to leave.

That was yesterday.

Okay.

And he bought me a hamster.

I've always wanted a hamster, and now...

What?

The bloody thing's run off as well.

Why do they all have to leave me?

First my dad,

Then archie...

And then my dad again.

- Archie didn't run off. - Then where is he?

Why hasn't he even phoned me?

Why did he have to go?

I don't know.

I don't know what he's chasing after when he's got you here.

All my life i've been looking for a home

And now i've found glenbogle, i'm not going anywhere.

I'd never leave you—

I'd never leave this place.

- What's wrong? - ( stammers )

A rat! A mouse! A mouse.

- No, that's my hamster! - Hamster?

- He's there in the firewood. - Send him out this way.

Stop! What's that for?

Oh yeah, right, sorry.

Please don't say anything.

And where are you going?

That tent leaks.

One more night, i'm gonna get pneumonia.

So you thought you'd just move right back in?

- Dad! - Oh, right, jess,

You won't find a better man than duncan for miles around.

He's honest, he's loyal, he's hard working,

He likes you and you like him.

Why don't you just make a wee bit of an effort,

Tell him how you feel, and don't just

Flounce off when the going gets tough.

Make your mind up and stick with it.

You're one to talk.

Just because your father's gone

Doesn't mean to say that he loves you any the less.

Same with archie. Just because he had to go to nepal

Doesn't mean to say that he has stopped loving you.

I know. I just— i wish that he—

Lexie— archie is on the phone.

Thanks, paul.

Hello.

Arch? Arch, i can hardly hear you.

( giggles ) how are you?

Where have you been?

Hi there.

Hiya.

I, um... Fixed up a ladder outside the bathroom window.

- It's safer. - You didn't have to do that.

I'm gonna move back in with dad.

I know. I'm joking.

He's promised to get off our case

If we want to go out together.

That's nice.

Anyway, you know how it's my birthday tomorrow?

I wondered if you fancied doing something.

It's a bit short notice.

Yeah. Okay.

Tell you what,

Why don't you help me light the fire in the drawing room

And maybe we'll think of something?

Yeah, okay.

Surprise!

Oh my...

The rolls is terribly damaged.

Here, dorothy, take a drink and lighten up.

Your father had no license. The car's not even insured.

I'd like to know what you intend to do about it.

Why don't we bring him back in chains

And make him your intimate plaything?

Lady dorothy,

Can i have this dance?

Amanda?

I've been thinking about what you were saying.

Don't worry about it now.

Let's just enjoy ourselves, eh?