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MUSIC: 'The Man', by The Killers

Bye.

Have a great day.

# I know the score Like the back of my hand

# Them other boys

# I don't give a damn

# They kiss on the ring

# I carry the crown

# Nothing can break

# Nothing can break me down

# I'm the man

# Come round

# And nothing can break

# You can't break me down...#

Morning, Natalie.

Bright and fresh, as always.

Don't mess it up.

Never have.

Never will.

Looking good. Thank you.

We weren't sure about Andy's tie. Isobel wasn't sure.

Janice believes in individuality.

She'll love it. We're a great team.

And when we land this, we will benefit. We'd better.

Booked my holiday.

Antigua? Yeah. Good work.

Shall we?

Yeah.

Just think of the money.

1,000 each when she signs.

More for you, mate. It's your gig. What, 10?

Why do you think I'm so prepared?

All right?

Enjoy it.

So, you know Thomas Benson. Team leader.

Then we've Andy Stocks, Becky Mills, Isobel Jones.

They've all contributed to the presentation today.

All right then, Thomas?

Ready to go?

Er...Sorry. Doesn't matter.

So...

Good morning.

We are delighted to be able to present to Murray Technology today.

And we feel that we're now able to offer a bespoke office solution

with everything taken care of, and...

Sorry. Andy.

Can you connect this, please?

I need it.

And, Janice, if I can call you that,

thank you so much for giving us the information we requested.

It means...

Sorry. Andy?

What?

I need the lead. Where's the lead gone? What lead?

To plug the computer in.

You connect on Wi-Fi now. Since when?

Just connect on Wi-Fi.

Sorry, just give us one second.

OK, so...

Just as I'm doing this...

Um...

Perhaps I should start

by introducing the premises we had in mind.

COMPUTER BEEPS

This would only be a....

Sorry, would only be an example,

but what I'd like to contrast it with...

is the headquarters you have currently...occupy.

And um...

Andy, can you do this?

So, just while Andy's...

I'll just outline your current...

Are you all right?

And I'm sure...

HE INHALES DEEPLY

If you just...

DISTORTED: # I'm the man...#

Thought you were having a stroke.

I always plug it in.

If it had changed, that's a big deal.

Someone really should have told me.

There was an email, mate.

Really?

I think I -

Even if you missed it, it's like two seconds to connect it.

Well, I've never done it before, so...

Anyway, we got there. You carried on.

I'm sure it won't make a difference.

Did you wee yourself? What?

Sometimes people wee themselves when they faint.

Well... No.

HE LAUGHS

Luckily.

You're right, that would have been worse.

Silver lining.

Good.

Yeah, as long as you're not in the grip.

It was just a mistake.

What's 'the grip'?

Not your fault.

They thanked us for the hard work, but want to consider other options.

Really?

But she seemed relatively -

She said she'd had another offer.

Reynolds? Yeah.

But the detail we had. I've been doing this long enough

to know when someone's checked out.

These things can be about a feeling.

Confidence in who they're gonna work with.

Let's just say they didn't feel that confidence.

I just didn't know it had changed.

The way the computer connects for the presentation.

I've been using the lead like that all the time.

There was an email.

Yeah, well, it's too late now. Give me the presentation.

I want to make sure there wasn't anything else

that might have made a difference.

Can I email it to you? No, if you've got it.

I'd rather doublecheck it's all there.

All right. Email it, then.

Anyway, move on, yeah? New leads.

New contacts.

You heard what he said.

What about Antigua? All booked.

We'll find something else.

Work on some leads today,

and then we'll meet in the morning to go over them together.

We're not beaten.

Right? Yeah.

Absolutely.

THEY CHATTER

THEY LAUGH

Oh, Thomas. We're going for a drink, if you want to come.

Drown our sorrows.

No. I promised I'd get home.

My wife's cooking a special dinner. Special dinner?

Eesh. No problem.

What are you gonna say to your wife?

Well... She's expecting 10 grand.

She knows it was only a lead.

You've got kids, haven't you? One.

I bet you had a treat lined up.

Look, you're pissed off about this, mate, I know, and I'm sorry.

Nah, mate. We're fine.

I'm just feeling sorry for you.

Are you sure you don't want to come and get drunk with us instead?

Will be a lot more fun.

No.

Thanks.

All right. Have a good night.

Good luck.

You're the man!

Hi!

We're up here.

SHE GIGGLES

Catch up in a minute?

Yeah.

PHONE BUZZES

So?

Are we celebrating, or not?

Are we on for Disneyland?

Did you do the deal?

PHONE BUZZES

Thomas?

What happened?

No.

Oh.

OK.

There was a problem with the presentation.

Yeah...

It didn't go well.

It doesn't matter.

I'm sorry.

Don't be, honestly.

It's fine.

Disneyland next year.

Love you.

Is this you?

What?

The stapler.

What are you talking about?

It's funny.

I heard you fell over yesterday.

Are you all right? Yeah, you?

Found some leads?

I think so.

Oh, you've got something...

Just... No, the other side.

There? Yes.

No, it's still there.

Has it gone now? Yes.

Mostly.

Morning.

How are we?

Big day.

New start.

Ready to crack on? Wait.

Is that a new suit?

Yep. Did you wear it deliberately?

Er... Yes, I wore it deliberately.

I didn't accidentally wear it. What would that even mean?

It looks a bit... Looks a bit what?

Mate, I'm just being honest about your suit. Doing you a favour.

But if you don't want to know.

Morning. Do you like his suit?

Don't answer her.

Yeah, it's fine.

Right. Thank you.

What's going on today, mate?

You anxious, or something?

Because you shouldn't be.

You messed up, but we just need to keep going.

I know.

That's exactly what I've been saying.

So...

On that note, let's have a look at the leads.

ANDY COUGHS

Sorry, mate. Tickle.

OK.

Well,

these...are fine.

But to be honest, we need something of scale.

Long-term, sizeable contracts.

Like?

What?

What sort of company? Well, like -

Like Murray Technology?

So, absolutely, let's do these.

But also look for something bigger.

Like Murray Technology. Andy...

Which we lost. Let's leave that in the past now.

But we're dispirited.

Cos we had one of these ready to go,

and because of what you did, it's gone.

Not being funny, but how do we know it's not gonna happen again?

It won't.

But how do we know?

So, these are minnows.

And we need...

What's a big fish?

Salmon.

WITH A SCOTTISH ACCENT: Get that prime Scottish salmon.

OK?

Thanks.

It's still there. What?

The thing.

Have I really got something?

You need to do something to get their confidence back.

Like what?

Up to you.

Janice! I'm so sorry.

I'm Thomas Benson, from Clayton Office Solutions.

I tried your assistant, but she wouldn't give me an appointment.

Right. I know you've decided to go another way,

and I completely respect that,

but I want to say, I was just unwell.

I've never had a problem with the IT,

and certainly never fainted before.

Never even missed a day's work.

I'm sure. I care about this.

I genuinely believe we're the right company for that contract.

I would value the opportunity to talk to you further about it.

No, I'm sorry.

Perhaps I could take you to a restaurant? The Glasshouse.

Have you been there?

Let me do that. No commitments.

Just let me take you out and buy you dinner,

and if at the end you don't want to go for us, I'll understand.

So you've got nothing to lose.

This really matters to you.

Very much.

You get a commission?

I do. But that's not why. Why?

I've been doing this a while.

I'm not naive.

I like a good deal,

and I honestly believe that's what this is.

For both of us.

When?

Tonight.

Or whenever you like.

Eight o'clock. Perfect.

Thank you!

Give me another!

Give me another one, I don't care!

No, sorry, stop. I'm joking.

Jesus! Stop.

Murray Technology?

Surely that's done?

Yes, but I'm just getting the notes in order

in case we ever come back to it.

You look happy. Yeah.

Got one.

A small company. Only 50 employees.

But they're in. Quickly. So that's a start.

Congratulations. Really good.

Thanks.

Oh. We're going for a drink again tonight, if you want to come?

We missed you last night.

Not sure they'd want me there.

What?

Yeah, they would.

They're just mucking about.

Anyway, that's the point. Get to know them better.

I need to concentrate tonight.

Why?

Come on. What are you doing?

I've got the school run.

So come after. What time?

5:30.

Come on.

I want a drink with you.

Sure. Why not?

Great. See you then.

CHILDREN SHOUT

CHILDREN CHATTER

CHILDREN GIGGLE

Excuse me, mate.

My daughter's just told me that Casey's not been very nice to her.

She's mocking her because she's deaf.

What?

She's mocking her because she's deaf.

What?!

She's... Nah.

Casey wouldn't do that.

Well, it might be worth checking.

Perhaps Casey doesn't know it's wrong.

Are YOU deaf?

I... No.

Cos I just said she wouldn't do that.

Hey. Oh, hi.

You made it.

Can I get you something?

Er, yeah. Lemonade.

Not a proper drink?

You can have one if you're driving.

Well, I...don't, really.

I don't really drink.

Really?

God, how did I not know that?

Er. Dave. Lemonade, please. Yeah, sure.

Are the others...?

Oh. Becky's got paperwork to do, and Andy's mum's visiting.

So it's just us.

You look relieved.

They don't hate you, Thomas.

They weren't happy.

It was a mistake. They know that, and they've moved on.

Anyway, it's just you and me now. Let's get to know each other.

No. I'll get this.

That's 5.65, please.

Thanks. Thank you.

THEY LAUGH

You just don't seem like a settled type of guy.

Wife, kids, whatever. You seem...

I mean, despite the fact you're a bit older,

you seem at the beginning of something.

Ready to go. Up for it.

Up for what?

Are you happy, Thomas?

Happy?

Er...

Yeah.

I mean, I wish we could have landed the contract.

But generally?

Yeah, I'm good.

And this is the life you want?

Well...

Is anyone really happy?

I am.

Good.

I've got the perfect car.

A beautiful apartment in town,

with this amazing glass balcony.

No kids.

No hassle.

I do exactly, and only, what I want.

Well, I'm happy, too.

Good.

There's a chance, you know.

That the Lancing deal isn't completely over.

What do you mean?

I've managed to set up a meeting with Janice Lancing

to talk about it, ask her to reconsider.

So, we're going to the Glasshouse to discuss it. Tonight.

Thomas, that's amazing.

Hopefully I can make up for what happened.

Get her back on track.

Do you want me to come with you? Help out?

That's kind,

but I think I should do it on my own.

It's OK. I understand.

It's your thing.

Actually, I'd better go.

Honestly, Thomas,

if you can do this, it'll really shut everyone up.

Well done.

BEEPS HORN

Can I get you anything while you're waiting for your guest?

Just some water, thanks.

Sparkling or still?

Sparkling, thanks. Very good.

BACKGROUND CHATTER

PHONE RINGS

You have reached Murray Technology.

I'm afraid the offices are now closed.

We open again at 9 AM. Thank you.

Sorry. Excuse me.

I have a guest I'm expecting.

Her name is Janice Lancing.

Can I check she hasn't already arrived and is waiting?

Oh, we know Mrs Lancing well. We would know if she was here.

Are you expecting her? Yes.

Is she often late?

Honestly...

No. She's very punctual. Insists upon it.

Right. Sorry.

No, thanks.

Thank you.

Thought you had a late meeting?

Got away early.

How is she?

Asleep now.

You're working hard.

Doing my best.

Dinner's on the side. You just need to heat it up.

Thanks.

You don't have to work extra hard, by the way.

No pressure from me.

I am happy.

We can't live here forever. Yeah, but you know what?

We can.

Right.

Spoke to Dad earlier.

He wants us to have dinner.

Will you come as well?

I'll need backup. Really?

It'll make it bearable.

Please.

Yeah. Yeah, of course.

Thank you.

The clock's stopped.

What?

This clock. It's wrong.

No, that's right. Just past 10.

Early night.

My phone says...

My phone says just past 11.

Well, your phone must be wrong.

Oh, shit, shit, shit. Fuck!

Thomas, what's the matter?

Well, the time's wrong for some reason, on both of these.

How could the time be wrong?

I don't know.

Maybe change them back now so you don't forget in the morning.

Right, yes, I will.

Come to bed.

Thomas. Let's talk.

You?

No, no, it's mine.

Come with me. Now.

What's your plan? Get off me!

Tell me your plan.

This is my meeting.

He put the clock on my phone forward. On my iPad.

Or wait...

You did. That's why you took me out. Thomas.

You could have changed the time when I ordered a drink,

or when I went to the toilet. You and him are working together.

Yes, that's right.

You...

What?

Andy and I are gonna land this deal.

I'm sorry we had to deceive you,

but after what happened in that presentation...

But - Stop talking for a minute!

When I saw you still on Murray,

it only took a call to my mate there to find out what you were planning.

I discussed it with Andy,

and he felt this was too important to be left in your hands.

I wasn't comfortable with his idea, especially as it's you,

but for the sake of the team, I didn't really have a choice.

And look...

It's going well.

That's not your coat, is it?

I left in a hurry.

Thomas, go home.

You'll get your 1,000. Everyone's happy.

But you're not getting the bonus.

That doesn't matter.

It matters to me.

It's my contact.

I've been working on this for months.

No offence, but it's not about you.

Or Andy. Or me. It's just about getting this done.

This is business.

Let it happen.

Oh.

Er...

I think your car's getting towed.

What?

Your car's getting towed away.

No, stop!

That's mine!

That's my car!

My phone!

My phone's in there!

Unlucky!

Excuse me.

Sorry, excuse me.

Sorry. Thanks for waiting.

Can I go to 7 Mostin Avenue, on the Ledbury estate.

Oh.

Ah. Hi.

Look, I'm sorry about the misunderstanding.

But...

No.

No, you can't!

You can't refuse a fare!

Argh!

HE EXHALES

OFFICE HUBBUB

HE BREATHES HEAVILY

Hi, Thomas. Did you hear?

Andy and Isobel got it back. Who put up the signs?

What signs? The signs from the meeting room we agreed on to...

What does your mother do? Why has the room changed?

Interested to know what she does for a living.

You're such a shit. Come here.

Look... they've gone.

You've got other people involved.

For Christ's sake.

So what does she do then, your mum? I'm not telling you what she does.

Why, is it embarrassing or something?

I'm not telling you anything, you'd use it against me.

Use it against you? Thomas, what is this?

We're just making conversation. They met Janice Lancing last night.

Took her to dinner, persuaded her to go with us. Isn't that amazing?

I arranged the meeting with Janice Lancing, and only missed it

cos someone deliberately changed the time on my stuff.

So you're not gonna tell us what your mum does?

She was a maths teacher. Maths teacher?

What? Funny.

What does your mum do?

Surgeon. Still is. High level.

She's getting on now, but not slowing down.

She's an inspiration.

But you said yours was a maths teacher.

Was, so she's now... what? Retired? Dead.

Oh. Sorry to hear that.

Why don't you wear a watch?

Then people couldn't change the time or whatever you said.

My watch is broken. Why?

My daughter broke it. Why?

Because she's seven and she dropped it.

Why? What did she die of, your mum?

Was it maths? Cos I hate maths.

You stole my client. Morning.

You both did. Carter will be interested to know.

Er, no, he won't be interested, actually.

I set the whole thing up. Brought her back to the table.

Thomas. I'm not...

I know it wasn't our finest moment as a team,

but Carter wants to be happy.

Don't ruin that.

Look, you're clever. So be clever. Yes?

Hello, hello.

Right, you lot.

Come in.

Well, this is a happy day.

Look, I know there's gonna be some controversy over the commission.

Tom, you were in line originally, but, er, these guys sorted it out.

So, Andy, Isobel,

you're going to split the 10k for actually doing the deal.

Becky, you'll get one, as before. Yes!

Tom, you'll get two, to acknowledge the work you did previously.

I think that's fair.

So, are we all happy?

Because it's just a bonus, yeah?

Yeah. And, er, it is money, yeah.

But these things can't be what really drives you, can it?

You should all take pride in the work of the team as a whole.

Tom, you look like you want to say something.

You all right?

Yes. I'm fine.

And, yes, that sounds fair.

What you said... about the commission.

Good!

All right then.

So it's on you now, Tom, to set this up now.

Big project.

Long hours. Cancel everything!

THEY CHUCKLE

But I know it's in good hands, yeah?

Ah.

HE CHUCKLES

I, er, know you'll do fantastically since you're team leader.

Ha-ha! Well done, all. Thank you. Well done.

HE LAUGHS

Watch this lot, yeah?

A lot of talent but, er, high-spirited.

HE LAUGHS

Yes! Are you gonna email...

Yeah, I'll try to. OK, you do it.

You're all in on this. The signs, the plan, my phone.

You all knew. Oh, Jesus, Thomas, this is good.

A good day. We get the money. Enjoy it.

I'm sorry.

It's not how I normally operate, but Andy left me no choice.

You should know, if you haven't heard yet, the rumours are true.

What rumours?

They're gonna downsize.

Let some people go.

A lot of people, Thomas.

That's why Andy didn't send you the email about

connecting with the Wi-Fi before the presentation.

He wanted you to mess it up.

It was deliberate? We heard about it last week.

You're the most senior, he wants to take you down first.

Everyone's anxious so they're getting competitive,

and if you want to survive, I'll give you some advice. Two things.

Firstly, don't get in the grip.

I saw it with a guy the last place I worked.

You know, one mistake led to another,

he lost his self-confidence,

couldn't make a decision about anything,

got paranoid, and then he became useless.

And if you're useless, what's the point of you, right?

And I like you a lot, Thomas.

You're good at this.

So you need to change, fast.

Now is not the time to lose your nerve.

You understand?

What was the second thing?

Watch your back.