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Making friends when you're an adult is impossible, isn't it? Because life is

too rigid.

What with the drop-offs and the pick-ups and work and the endless, endless

washing.

It's all just...

If someone comes into your life, makes you feel a bit free, a

bit wild, we're going to take it, aren't you?

Even if you know you shouldn't.

Come in, ready or not!

Shall we go and find her?

Shall we?

Shall we go and find your sister? Where are you, Eliza?

Where did you go?

Eliza! Have you seen a little girl here who's got bunches with a red top on? No,

I'm sorry.

Did you see a little girl here who's got pig tails with a red t-shirt on? No, no.

She said she was lost.

We were just trying to find you.

Why would you say you were lost? You must have heard me calling you.

You know never to leave the park. What were you thinking?

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shout.

I think she was just exploring.

I'm sorry, I didn't... I didn't mean to... It's just... It looked like you

were walking off with my daughter.

Don't worry.

I would have done exactly the same thing.

Independent little spirit, eh?

The price we pay for raising strong women, I suppose.

Anyway, you take care, Gay.

Eliza. Eliza.

See, this is what I'm talking about. You can't just keep walking off.

Leave me alone.

OK, Daddy.

Night-night, Daddy.

No?

Do you want to talk to your wayward daughter who hadn't even got her pyjamas

on yet?

Come on, madam.

Listen to Mummy.

No, I'm not going to bed. Liza?

Yes, Daddy?

Mummy told me you wandered off today. I didn't.

Can you listen?

It's not good to leave Mummy.

Liza?

Yeah,

good luck with that.

I'm in the same room. Can't even get through.

Pajamas, now, please.

I just can't get the image out of my head, Rob. You know, her being led away

by some stranger.

Look, I know it must have been terrifying, but she's OK.

You're OK.

Try not to obsess about her. She was just walking off with someone she'd

never even met before.

We've done all the stranger danger stuff, all of that. It's just like she

doesn't... Maybe she's just desperate to get away from me.

Mum's supposed to be helping this weekend.

What do you think?

You in a bar?

Turns with a client, remember?

Right, well, good luck.

I hope it goes well.

Yeah, me too.

I could really use this contract.

That's your son asking politely for me.

Are you OK?

I'm fine.

Thank you.

Please, Eliza, I cannot be late. Not today.

I don't want to go. I hate school. Okay, but look.

Everybody hates school. That's normal for a... No!

Are you running away from Mummy again?

I don't want to go to school.

Don't want to let you into a secret.

I never wanted to go to school either.

But do you know why I did?

Why?

Eliza?

I apologise.

Well, this is awkward.

I'm starting to feel like some sort of crazy talking out.

How on earth did you do that? I have actual battle scars from these drop

-offs. I don't know how you manage with two of them. I can barely remember my

own name half the time. Really? Because you make it look easy.

What year is yours in?

Year six.

We're still working out the kinks of the morning routine.

Dad used to drop her off on his way to work.

Then the selfish bastard left. Oh, right, sorry.

Oh, no, don't be.

It's the best thing that ever happened.

Get to hang out with Flo more.

Make new friends.

I'm surprised we haven't bumped into each other before, actually. Oh, we're

new to the area. I'm Emily, by the way.

I'm Emily. Call me Em. I'm Laura. And this is Elliot.

Hi.

Oh, God, never get one of these.

They're so judgy.

Look, apparently my step count's a bit low for this time of day. Oh, judgy and

passive-aggressive. Sounds like my mother.

Speak of the devil. I'll let you get that. Time down tomorrow?

Like we have a choice.

Hi, Mum.

No, it's my getting back to work day, isn't it? Well, no,

it's too late now. I'll just have to take him into the office with me.

Hi, this is Liam Stephens. I can't take your call right now.

Yeah, hi, Liam. It's Emily.

Just to let you know, it's definitely her.

Please don't cry, please.

Don't cry.

Be good for me.

Hello. Late as usual, Thomas.

She's back.

But not officially, so stop sending me your failed cases.

You've got a new junior, I see.

Looks even more aggressive than mine.

Yeah, well, he's certainly noisier.

Probably drinks more, too.

This is Elliot. Elliot, Tom.

Pleasure to meet you, Elliot.

Have you ever met a baby before?

It's the first time for everything.

Right,

what's been happening here?

Quite a few changes since you've been away.

Several failed attempts to replace you in personal injury.

And then there's this really tricky Robinson case that's gone back to the

Court of Appeal.

I need you to work your magic.

Did you get the files? Yeah, Elaine sent them through. I'm just getting up to

speed. The preliminary hearing's on the 24th. It's only a few days after you get

back. Be fine.

Are you sure? Yeah.

I mean, I could assign my junior to help.

Oh, piss off.

No, I'll be ready.

Great. Listen, I've got to go.

But there's a drinks thing on Friday night. You should come.

Um... Let's get back in the saddle.

Yeah, maybe. I don't know.

Oh, congratulations, by the way, on the promotion.

I mean, I don't know how you managed it with your shoddy record, but well done.

Good to have you back, Laura.

Oh, you've got to be kidding me.

How are you doing? I'm good, how are you?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

Really? You sure?

You don't seem it.

Sit down.

No, no, you're busy. No, honestly, it's nothing that can't wait, I'm telling

you. Come and sit down, tell me what's wrong.

OK.

Oh.

Oh, I just went all the way into town to meet this guy for a drink and his

profile picture was all, you know, outdoor sports and craft beer. Yeah, I

know.

Turns out he's 18 and desperate for a shag. Oh. I mean, why can't people just

be honest about who they are?

Sounds like you dodged a bullet.

Mm. It's just, um, been a while, you know. Really?

Yeah, why? Do you think I get around?

Oh, no.

No. No. I was... I'm kidding.

Oh, OK.

I just meant, I mean, look at you.

Look at you. I'm loving the sophisticated lawyer look.

Thanks.

How do you know I'm a lawyer?

Keen detective skills. Oh, yes, very good.

So we've got, like, what, an hour till pick-up? Oh, I've got longer, I think,

because Eliza's in the after-school club.

Oh, that's perfect.

Close it at Dad's for a couple of nights. Perfect for what?

Excuse me.

Yeah, can I get the wine list, please? Of course.

Perfect for that.

Really?

Yeah, one glass.

No, don't get me wrong, don't get me wrong. I love kids.

No, I do.

But let's be honest.

They're a bit dull.

And weird.

So weird. And, like, the stories. I mean, Jesus, what? Just get to the

point. Oh, no, wait. There is one.

He's amazing, Rob. Honestly, he is. And he is working so hard to get this

business up and running. And I know, I know I shouldn't complain.

It's just... Eliza can be... It's tough.

You know, she's a difficult child.

And he's just out there, just living his best life.

Yeah, he's not chasing a screaming child around with a nip comb. No, and he

doesn't have to share his snacks. He has to go to the bathroom by himself.

Yeah, I bloody hope so.

And on that note, I'm going to... Could you just look after him?

Yes, of course.

Yes, I would.

What's your mummy doing?

Hello.

Hello, my beautiful boy.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

I'll get another bottle, thanks.

Hello.

Hello, my beautiful boy.

Laura, I'm home.

I'm curious.

Oh, it is?

Where are the kids?

Don't worry, they're asleep.

Oh, what time is it? I mean, did we pick Eliza up? Well, I did.

Oh, my God.

I'm a terrible human being.

No, you're not.

You obviously needed it, although you do look like you've been dug up. Oh, thank

you. Nice to have you back.

Nice to have you back.

So, you two have obviously met. Rob, Emily. Emily, Rob. Yeah, we've been

bonding over market conditions.

Oh, I'm sorry about that.

I should get out your hair.

Let me see you out. No, don't be daft. You two have got some catching up to do.

I'll see you tomorrow at the gate. OK, thank you.

Nice to meet you, Rob.

Where are the kids?

I'm a terrible mother.

So I did my best to look hot for you on your return.

Is that my T-shirt? Yeah.

Hang on, I've got a kick in here.

What was I thinking, trying to keep up with her?

You know, there was a time you could drink everyone under the table, me

included.

That's like my perky boobs and my sense of humour. Those days are long gone.

Still great boobs.

Oh, thanks.

I'm just not feeling very attractive.

You are.

I love you however you are, Laura.

You know that, right?

Even if you do smell a bird.

I'm so sorry.

Oh, no.

No good.

I'm definitely going to be sick.

Oh.

Be careful, nice and slowly.

Yeah? Hello. Hi.

You're taller than I remember.

Yeah.

So, what do you call something that flies and wobbles?

What? Jellicopter.

Oh, it's terrible.

Well, I'm here all the time.

When you went in the office yesterday, did you see Tom?

Um, briefly.

Eliza, don't go too far.

I'll let her play. She'll be fine.

What about your mum?

Did she go to the office?

Well, if she was, I didn't see her.

Have you booked some time off yet for when I go back to work?

It's just, it's not a great time.

You said you'd help out. Eliza needs a bit of stability, you know? They both

do. They need at least one of us at home.

Well, can you push your start date? Just until Cindy's up for it. Why? Why do I

have to be the one that compromises? I don't remember you ever having to make

that choice.

I'm not trying to start a fight.

And I'm just asking for some support.

I told you to give me it!

Let go!

Oh, great.

I'm going to let you deal with that. I'm going to start doing it.

Eliza!

Really? I thought I told you that. I think I would have remembered that.

Oh, come on, he wasn't out there in the great outdoors.

Me, actually.

Oh.

Well, there's time.

It was Rob's face that gave it away.

He knew.

Yeah, I did. I was there.

You were definitely better.

Right, your turn. Two truth, one lie.

Um, OK.

I was once homeless.

I was famous when I was a kid.

And I've never been in love.

Never been in love. That's got to be a lie.

I'll buy it.

You were married.

Oh, that's very sweet. That is sweet.

Why? Because everyone was married. Who's at the door?

Now. That's a little girl that ought to be in bed asleep.

But you're being too loud.

Sorry, Liza. Sorry, darling.

But come on, off you go, because it is getting late.

Come on, I'll take you. It's all right, Rob can do it. No, I don't mind.

Do you remember how to put your kids to bed?

Yes. Want some practice?

No.

Sorry.

Flo's getting a bit too grown up for my stories anyway, so it'll be fun to crank

up the old dream machine.

What's the dream machine?

We feed a good story in, and then you have amazing dreams.

Have you not done it before?

No.

She's great, isn't she?

She's got the touch.

The dream machine.

The dream machine. The dream machine.

It's just nice to have another normal mum around.

That school is so judgmental.

Two little girls, best friends. They were inseparable. Went everywhere

together.

They thought of that. Pirates and sea monsters were always made at home in

time for tea.

And the warrior girls were only ever one day away from a brand new beginning and

a new adventure.

What would tomorrow bring?

Hi, Daddy.

Hi.

You're not done.

I'll leave you to it.

What happened next? You'll have to wait and see.

Oh. Come on.

Get some sleep.

Okay.

How's Abby doing?

She's been bugging me for Eliza to sleep over.

Everything okay up there?

Tales of warrior girls and adventures.

Eliza's in her element.

Is Rachel gone?

Yes, she said to say goodbye. Is Eliza OK?

Dead to the world.

Really? You're an actual angel.

Sorry, Rob. I think I might leave you for Emily.

Do you want a nightcap?

No, I need to get home.

Oh, come on, just one.

Say thank you for putting a nightcap to bed.

Are you trying to get me drunk so I'll have a threesome?

Stop it. You can't go home.

No, I need to get back to the babysitter.

Another time, though, Rob.

Don't. His head'll explode.

Night, guys. Night, night.

Are you still all right to collect Eliza after your meeting?

Yeah, 3.15.

3.30.

I knew that. I'm sure I'm multitasking.

It's not multitasking, Rob. It's called life with kids, you know.

Are you thinking about that threesome?

No.

Yeah, you are. I'm not.

Are you sure you're not thinking about me? I might be, you know.

Daddy! Daddy!

Hi, sweetheart.

What happened?

I had a bad dream. Yeah?

What happened?

Being a parent.

Completely terrifying.

Not that I ever admitted that to anyone.

It's not the sort of thing you just come out and say, is it?

It wasn't what I expected.

Because you just assume that you'll bond with your kids.

You know, because... Well, they're yours.

And they look like you, and they're... They're part of you.

Even if sometimes you wish they weren't.

Yeah, OK. But because I have responsibility, I have to ask other

people. I can't just...

Yeah, walk out.

Sorry,

that was... Your secret lover?

A colleague.

Wants me to go for work drinks.

Yeah, well, you should enjoy the perks of your job.

Try telling that to him.

Or Rob.

Rob would go if it was the other way round, wouldn't he?

Maybe not if it was his ex.

I mean, it was years ago.

Are you blushing?

What? No!

No, honestly, it was history. It's prehistoric, in fact.

I mean, I hardly even remember it.

Wow.

It's a good job you're not on witness protection.

What?

It's written all over your face.

Come on, then. Give me the details.

We studied together.

Worked together.

Slept together.

Yeah. Tom was never a long-term option.

And then I met Rob, so... Ah, so Rob was a rebound.

No. No, but the safe option.

I mean, there's nothing wrong with it. We're supposed to tell for the good

guys, right?

Hello, darling, you're... She's done what?

Okay, okay. Yeah, I'll come right away.

Is everything okay?

Did you ask Eliza what happened?

Of course.

She was very upset.

Denied bringing it in at all.

But as you can see...

This is obviously a very worrying escalation.

I'm sorry, escalation?

Am I missing something here?

Eliza's been called into my office several times this year for being

disruptive and aggressive with her peers.

Take everything into account.

I'm afraid we are at a stage where we need to contact the First Point of

Access team.

Social services?

No, not yet.

First, the behavioural team will talk to Eliza and to you.

They'll look at the domestic setting, any issues, changes at home, that sort

of thing.

Did you know there were issues at school?

She's kid-stuffed.

You know, it would be a dare or a game or something. You know what she's like.

Sorry, let me use a nice little kid-stuff.

She's seven years old. I mean, even if she did do this, she doesn't understand

the gravity of it, does she?

Well... Actually, the kids don't understand consequences, do they, until

they're, what, nine, ten?

We tend to find, at seven, kids do understand the power of their words and

actions.

Name-calling, hurting.

They are aware of what it can do. Yeah, but I mean, to have the ability to see

things through and understand that it was wrong.

It largely depends on what's being modelled at home.

Sorry, what?

You're saying this is our fault, this is on us? All right. Or me, really. I

understand that this is upsetting.

I don't want her labelled, all right? She's probably made a silly, childish

mistake.

We have to follow process, Mrs Conroy, in the interest of all of our pupils

here.

Right.

There's nothing wrong with my daughter.

The behavioural team will be in touch to schedule a home visit.

You can go in now, Eliza.

I didn't scare her.

I just found it in my bag.

I didn't put it there.

Please, Eliza, just be honest with her.

I am. We're not going to be cross with you if you tell us the truth.

But we can't help you if you lie to us, yeah?

Daddy, I promise.

I'm not lying. Look, you can't go around threatening to hurt people. You just

can't. Not anyone. Abby, especially Abby. I didn't.

Why do you never listen to me?

I hate you.

Eliza.

I thought you were done. Eliza.

You're seriously going to say nothing? You're just going to...

Hey, Laura, can we talk about this? Sorry, I just can't do anything. Rachel,

I'll be okay.

Just give me a second.

Laura, where are you going?

Everything okay?

Not really.

Is Laura here?

Oh, well, I've just got Elliot to bed. I didn't hear her come in.

Look, she's probably just getting her head around whatever happened.

She told you?

Only what you said on the phone.

The, uh, teacher talked about a life that actually was some kind of problem,

Charles.

No idea it was that bad.

Well... Laura knows you've had a lot on your plate.

She didn't want to put pressure on you.

So I dropped the ball, then?

That makes it sound like you could have prevented it.

Like she'd failed or can't cope.

No.

I know she can cope.

She's a great man.

She usually handles everything so well.

I just don't get why she didn't tell me.

Supporting you, going back to work, taking care of the kids, that's a lot

for anyone.

She's trying her best.

What'd I do?

Give her a break.

Just a night.

You'd never ask for it, but it could change everything.

I'll leave you to it.

She's not going to escalate it.

Rachel.

Which is kind of her.

But how?

The kids were such good friends. It doesn't make any sense.

You need to talk to me.

Why didn't you tell me this was happening?

Do you believe what the teacher said?

About consequences?

I mean, maybe.

Do you think Eliza did lie to us? Do you think she took that knife in to scare

her friends?

I don't know.

Neither do I.

Isn't that scary?

This is just a phase.

She's a good kid.

What if she's not what she turns out to be?

Violent or aggressive?

You know, that nature or nurture?

Because guess where both lead?

Me.

Me, because I gave birth to her, didn't I? And I'm bringing her up practically

by myself.

You know, it's just that your kids are supposed to be like a reflection of

yourself in some way.

And right now I don't really like what I see.

I'm sorry I've not been here.

I've called my mum.

I'm going to take the kids over there tomorrow.

Give you a break.

Do you think I'm not coping?

I think.

You're so busy taking care of everyone.

But no one's been taking care of you.

That's on me.

See you tomorrow!

My mum has this saying

Says it over and over.

We all have to make difficult choices.

I don't think I've ever made a choice for myself.

Not really.

Until now.

Hiya. Yeah, I'll be over shortly.

I'm just waiting for the babysitter.

It's so quiet here. Flo!

Would you stop playing with that? You'll break it.

I'll order pizza.

OK, great.

See you soon. Bye.

Wow. Right.

So, we're not having a night in front of the telly, are we?

No, we're going to your work strength.

No, I'm not in the mood.

Oh, come on. You've got a free pass.

Look, for one night only, I want to see you.

Laura Conroy.

Not the wife, not the mother. You.

No more hiding.

Plus, you need to introduce me to my new lawyer folk boy. Oh, yeah, he'll love

you. Does that mean we're going?

I don't think Rob would like it.

Oh, I'm sorry, is this the 1950s?

Rob doesn't get a say.

Does he always ask your permission?

No.

Right, are you nearly ready? I'm going to order the cab now. Yes, yes, it's

just it's been a long time since I stuck a lash on, you know?

Well, fuck me sideways.

Where have you been hiding?

Does it look all right?

You look incredible.

You're going to lose the slippers, though, yeah? Oh, you think?

I should have a dusty old pair of heels somewhere, shouldn't I?

Let me have a look.

Right, cab's two minutes away. Okay.

No.

Hey, these will do.

Two secs.

And I'll need some perfume, too.

Tonight's going to be a lot of fun.

Tyson's here.

I'm just finishing up and I'll be right down.

He definitely was.

He definitely was.

He was checking you out. Why? He was wearing a bootcut team.

On top of a lovely brown shoe.

Thanks. Yeah, I know. Do you know, sometimes Rob does that, and I never

want to see it. I never want to see a formal shoe with a pair of jeans.

Never.

Right, you ready? Yeah.

Three, two, one.

Can we get two more, please?

Thank you. Thank you for dragging me out. I really need this.

This is your world.

These are your people.

Tonight is about the return of Laura Conway.

Oh, no, wait.

What's your real name?

What? Your real name.

Your maiden name. Oh. Before you were married. Gibson. Gibson.

To Laura Gibson. To Laura Gibson.

Right, just make sure I am home before midnight, otherwise I'll turn into a

very drunk pumpkin and that's not the look I'm going for tonight.

What's happening tomorrow again?

Eliza's behavioural meeting.

They're doing a home visit.

Forget tomorrow.

There's nothing wrong with Eliza. She's perfect.

Hey!

Oh, my God.

The hottest guy I've ever seen has just walked in. And if that's Tom... I'm

going to punch you in the face.

You should have also been way more of an... Oh, stop it. You look amazing.

I mean, if it helps, he's not the brightest.

Really? No.

Especially the smartest guy I know. He's pretty perfect.

I hate you.

We finally tempted you out into the real world.

You're gorgeous.

Hello, Thomas.

You look amazing.

Oh, sorry.

This is Emily.

She'd like to see me. Hi.

Hi. Does your husband know you're obsessed with me? We all know the only

person obsessed with Tom is Tom.

You brought a chaperone?

More the merrier, right?

If you say so.

She looked me from across the court, laser eyes, grinned, and then tore my

case apart.

Absolutely shredded me.

Wow. To be honest, I doubt I could have made partner if she hadn't left.

That's true.

Right, my round.

Oh, no. I'll get it. I'll do it. No, no. Oh, if you insist.

One more.

Guys, I can't. We'll have one more drink and then we'll go. I promise. Come on. I

promise. All right, all right. One for the road.

One more.

Good girl.

Okay.

It's good to have you back.

Keep change.

Here we go.

Hello. Thanks, Tom. Yeah, thanks, Tom. You're welcome.

Right, cheers, guys. Cheers.

Cheers.

Did

you

spike their drinks last night?

What have I done?

Were you with someone?

I haven't been able to stop thinking about you.

You've got an amazing life, Laura.

I'd hate to see you throw it all away for a moment of madness.

Why is this story so important to you?

We'll need to know the truth.

Fuck! If you ever get scared by Mummy's temper, she can always talk to me.

I'm just worried that she won't be able to go.