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I sentence you to four years' imprisonment.

I miss you all.

- Hi, Mam. - Don't worry, it's a phase.

Susan, what's happened?

- You've never done a murder case. - She's the easiest person to charge.

Madlen loves Dyfan, her son...

...beyond words.

Package is on your desk. I'm done. I'm out.

- Not till I say. - She'll destroy you.

I have no bloody choice!

Good luck. You're on your own.

Don't worry about me. I'm used to rejection.

I've been given parole.

I'll tell the children in the morning.

Touch my wife again and I'll kill you.

There's something you need to know about Evan.

Time for you to leave.

- What's happening? - They're getting a divorce.

I really love you.

♪

BUZZES

Faith Howells.

Mr Howells, you first.

I see you've agreed that Mrs Howells will keep the family house...

...until Rhodri is eighteen.

I don't want the children to lose their home.

You want to share custody fifty-fifty.

I'm just trying to be practical.

Faith is busy with her new practice.

You live with your mother?

Temporarily. I hope to find somewhere of my own very soon.

Fifty-fifty is a common arrangement...

...among two working parents.

What's your view, Mrs Howells?

I held my family together when Evan disappeared...

...while he was facing investigation and trial...

...and while he was in prison.

I could have cut him out of our lives but I didn't.

I never did.

I never stopped loving you, Faith.

None of you.

What arrangement do you suggest, Mrs Howells?

The kids can cope with what we have. Every other weekend.

We're here to try to find a compromise.

I've had enough of compromise.

Faith?

Thank you.

♪ This wind is cold

♪ And it keeps on blowing strong

♪ On and on

♪ Maybe it'll carry me

♪ Carry me back home

♪ Rain

♪ Wash this feeling away

♪ Coz it keeps on holding on

♪ Holding on

♪ Maybe if I keep still

♪ Then I'll learn how to stay

♪ And oh, love

♪ Look what it cost, look what it cost

♪ And oh, love

♪ But it wasn't mine, wasn't yours though we thought that it was

♪ Please see my face when you breathe

♪ Coz I'm only halfway gone

♪ Like the dawn

♪ Maybe if we just hold on we'll be reborn

♪ And oh, love

♪ Look what it cost, look what it cost

♪ And oh, love

♪ It wasn't mine, wasn't yours though we thought that it was ♪

My job is to write a report for the judge.

I know. My mam told me.

Right.

Well, what I'd like you to tell me, if you can...

...is how much time you would like to spend with each of your parents...

...if it were up to you?

How about spending one week with Dad and the next with Mam, for example?

I don't mind.

Do you like being with Dad?

Would you like to spend more time with him?

I wish he could come back to our house.

Mike Taylor?

Seriously?

- OK, how old is he? - Fourteen.

What we'll need to do is take down the case notes...

...take down your details, Osian's details...

...and we might need to speak to him.

- A word please? - Yeah. Two minutes.

Mike Taylor. New client. Osian, his son, has a brain tumour.

They said they'd operate tomorrow...

...now they're refusing, without a court order.

He lost his wife in June. Cancer.

Cruel or what?

We're busy, it's a big case, we've got too many clients relying on us.

But we can't turn him away, Faith. How could we?

Faith?

I'll take care of our other hearings tomorrow.

So you're in?

I've got to get the kids to Evan.

Faith!

I need your help.

Mike, do you want to come back inside?

Shit!

Rose?

I heard life's not been treating you too kindly, Steve.

A few knock-backs that's all. Nothing I can't put right.

You know how it is, starting a new business.

Motorbikes?

Vintage.

Collectors' items.

Do you want to buy one?

SHE LAUGHS

This hair costs 300 a time.

I've come to put some work your way.

A former business associate is holding onto some money she owes me.

I thought you might like to collect it.

I appreciate the offer, but that's not my line any more.

I'd like to see you back on your feet, Steve.

How does twenty sound - on delivery?

- Who is she? - Your old boss.

Gael?

- She's locked up in Ireland. - She was - previously.

The Irish authorities used her...

...to put the Reardon clan behind bars...

...then, in their wisdom, turned her loose.

She killed a man.

Self-defence, apparently.

She turned up in Swansea six months ago.

I was stupid enough to extend her a loan.

She was stupid enough not to pay it back.

The details are all in here.

- Why did she come to you? - She could hardly go to a bank.

I've taken a cottage along the coast.

I thought I'd sound out the area - see if it appeals.

Call me when you've collected.

Come on Rhods, Mam-go will be waiting.

Hiya, darling.

Good luck with the maths, love.

FAITH TAPS THE WINDOW

Come on, Rhods!

Alys?

Alys?

Thank you.

Love you.

Missed you.

Missed you too.

Don't I get a hug?

They're tough kids, you know.

Tougher than you think.

They'll get through it.

Look at it this way.

Even if Evan did have them half the time...

...he'd never cope...

...even with his mother's help.

I still can't get my head around that.

Just think, it's two weeks.

Your divorce will be through. The kids' custody will be settled.

You'll be free.

And you are definitely coming to one of my supper clubs.

No excuses.

I've got some brilliant people on the guest list.

Kind, solvent...

...and all under 80.

No thanks, love.

- You can't stay single for ever. - Hey, hey, hey!

It's fine. I'm fine.

Give that to me, please.

Hey!

What's the matter with you?

SHE GROWLS

- You're pissed. Come on. - Oh, please! Come on, babe!

Oh, my God!

But I'm not tired.

I'm starving.

I'm really...

Oh! Ouch!

Right then, Rose.

What do we have here?

Stand back!

Stand back and I won't hurt you.

SHOUTS IN CHINESE

♪

Hey, Megs?

Come here.

What's up?

Can't sleep?

Do you want to tell me about it?

I don't know what's going to happen.

I'm going to look after you, that's what.

And your mum too.

I wish we could all be together.

You know I love you and your mum.

I'll love her forever.

Until the end of time.

Let's get you back to bed.

We've got to be up early in the morning.

PHONE

Hello?

FAINT BREATHING

CALLER HANGS UP

PHONE

Hello?

SILENCE

Evan, is that you?

CALLER HANGS UP

Megan!

What time was this?

OK.

How money was taken?

Blimey. And the safe was...?

What about CCTV?

Good, that's a start.

I've just arrived, get it over to me now.

Faith's got a hearing in a Family Court.

No idea how long that one will take.

Taking some bloods. I kept an eye on him. He's fine.

- This is my solicitor. - Cerys Jones. Senior Oncology Nurse?

- I need to speak to Osian's surgeon. - He's going into theatre.

- His next round is later today. - Now!

I'll page him for you now.

Thank you.

He's alright.

Hospitals are all the same. You only get what you ask for.

It's the chemo.

Takes it out of him.

- Evan? - Faith, I need a favour.

Meg isn't well. She was sick at the school gate.

Again?!

I'm on my way to court and I'm late.

- I'm in meetings too. And Mam's out. - Pull your finger out and be a dad.

- Faith! - SHE HANGS UP

Shit!

Well, Mummy's busy.

Let's see what Grandad's up to.

Professor Rhys? Cerys Jones, solicitor.

I represent Michael Taylor, Osian's father.

I hear you refuse to operate.

This must wait until my rounds.

- I'm due in theatre. - And Osian's about to die.

I'm instructing an expert witness.

We'd like to know your position before we commence legal action.

Osian has an advanced tumour of the thalamus.

The multidisciplinary team concluded...

...that surgery carries a 90% risk of death.

With respect, our expert disagrees.

It would leave him severely brain damaged.

Our advice is to make him as comfortable as possible.

- Is that clear? - Crystal clear. Thank you.

Judge Owens?

Come.

Take a seat, Mrs Howells.

Congratulations.

You've had quite a run of success since setting up your new firm.

Thank you very much.

But when I've ruled in your favour...

...I've often done so unhappily...

...in spite of you.

These are courts of law, Mrs Howells...

...not forums to indulge in histrionics.

I will not tolerate...

...any more ridiculous emotional outbursts from you.

Do I make myself clear?

Perfectly clear.

Good.

I shall look forward to more moderated behaviour...

...when next we meet.

Thank you, Mrs Howells.

He hasn't said he won't operate...

...just that he and his team don't advise it.

Professor Wyn will give her view then we decide on the next steps.

He won't take risks.

I went through this with my wife. Every surgeon has to publish stats.

- Did I just see Susan Williams? - Yeah. She's my sister-in-law.

- Hiya. - Hiya.

I'm his father, I know what's best. I don't have to explain to you.

I understand but it's best to have a second opinion.

- Cerys, a word please? - Two seconds.

Are you sure about this?

No, we can't. We can't do it.

- Neither of us can. - You don't believe that.

We've got to be practical.

The practice is only five months old.

Every client is precious.

If we start palming them off for a one-off case, we're shot.

Osian could be dead within weeks.

Maybe sooner.

What? You'd just leave them to it?

Have you seen the diary? We're not the lawyers he needs.

A kid's dying and you're on about the diary?

- What's going on? - Nothing.

Bullshit!

When Mike worked for us.

God, Alys wasn't even born.

He made a pass at me.

I almost... I never would. Never.

- Faith, you shagged him? - I did not shag him!

You had a quickie with the chippy and you're still dying with shame.

You want forgiveness? Fine.

Better now?

- I did not. - I don't care.

Faith, seriously, can we please start acting like lawyers?

Fine. I'm running the case.

Do what you like.

Cerys. Please?

DOOR CLOSES

Bollocks!

Susan.

Triumph.

I used to ride pillion on one of these.

Five grand to you.

Four and a half for cash.

There was a break-in at Cindy's Gym last night.

Do you know anything about it?

We've got the intruder on camera.

He looks a lot like you.

You're wasting your time.

Where were you between 11 and 1 last night?

Does this need to go any further?

That depends.

I was with someone.

She's married.

The tyres on that truck are bald.

♪

Clients have complained.

I've got to find a way of dealing with it.

It's not your fault, Evan.

People...

They've surprised me.

Astounded me.

So shallow.

Your work with Mansell Homes is terrific.

Thanks.

I think I may soon be able to go it alone...

...as a property consultant.

That sounds very promising.

It helps with the custody hearing too.

Megan's suffering. I worry about her.

Won't every other weekend do for now?

I miss them every single day.

There will be a life beyond this, I promise you.

I'll deal with Coastal Shores Finances.

You concentrate on Mansell Homes, yeah?

It's all there.

I hear there was an incident.

According to the local press she's still alive.

She was run over in the street outside.

I didn't know.

These things happen.

Down payment.

There's one more thing I need you to do.

You'll be glad to know, it's legal.

On the ground, as quick as you can!

On your front.

Arms out as far as you can...

...then pull them back.

PHONE

Hang on, hang on.

Arthur? It's Evan.

Keep it going.

Have you seen or heard from Alys?

She wasn't on the bus.

Sorry, mate.

- She hasn't texted or called? - No.

Tell you what though, I think she's got a boyfriend.

A boyfriend? Who?

Lewis, his name is. Nice lad, mind.

Bit of a tearaway.

Lewis what? Where does he live?

Pendine.

I know his brother. I'll give him a call.

Sit tight.

- Arthur? - Ta-ta.

Keep it going for five minutes.

It'll be good for your arms.

Our expert thinks they're being too cautious.

He claims to have handled several cases like Osian's.

Megan, has Alys told you about this boyfriend?

Megan Howells?

DOOR OPENS

That's her... thank God!

I told you so.

- Hi. - Is that all you've got to say?

I know where you've been. Arthur told me.

Didn't catch the bus. Didn't call.

You were too busy...

...riding around on the back of your 15 year-old boyfriend's scooter...

...which, by the way, is completely illegal and...

Listen to yourself.

What did you do when you were 14?

- Crochet? - I beg your pardon, Alys!

Thanks, babes. Lovely.

Lisa.

Lisa Connors...

...you can bloody do this.

A special welcome to the new faces who join us tonight.

Now, for those of you who haven't been before...

...and those that have but who can't remember a thing about it...

...I will bang my little gong twice during the evening...

...which is the gentlemen's cue to move two places.

Yes, to move two places to the left.

Alright?

And if the sparks are flying...

...and you can't bear to be parted...

...it's the perfect moment to swap phone numbers.

OK? Ready for it?

Ladies and Gentlemen...

...eat, enjoy and rejoice!

Lovely! Please be seated, everyone.

LISA BANGS THE GONG

Time to move around, boys!

Round you go.

Two places to the left.

This way. Round you go.

Don't be shy.

Lovely.

Come on!

Come and sit here.

That one! The next chair.

Over there.

Ah, Lisa!

SHE BANGS THE GONG

This is such a great idea.

- What a lovely night. - Thanks

Lovely. Thank you.

I'm really, really enjoying it...

...although it would be better if you catered more...

...for same sex couples.

Sorry.

Hi. I booked a taxi about ten minutes ago.

It hasn't turned up.

Oh, hang on... yes.

It's here now, thanks.

Lisa?

Hi.

PHONE

Hiya.

SILENCE

Ah, you're back again.

PHONE BEEPS

Want to hear a joke?

'When You're Smiling' - Doris Day

♪ When you're smiling

♪ The whole world smiles with you

♪ When you're laughing

Shh! Shh!

Shh!

CALL ENDED

MOVEMENT AND MUFFLED VOICES

Hi, Lewis.

- Out! - Mam!

Now!

I hate you!

Quick!

You're a real bitch!

Back to bed.

SCOOTER DRIVES AWAY

Play Doris Day - When You're Smiling.

♪ When you're laughing

♪ When you're laughing

♪ The sun comes shining through

♪ But when you're crying

♪ You bring on the rain

♪ So stop that crying

♪ Be happy again

♪ Keep on smiling

♪ Coz when you're smiling

♪ The whole world smiles with you

♪ When you're smiling... ♪

♪

We'll take you down for another MRI in a few minutes, if that's OK?

I hate that thing. What if I don't want to?

- Well, then, we'd have to wrestle. - I'd smash a chair over your head.

- I'd smack you with the trolley. - You wouldn't get off the floor.

- I'd curb-stomp you. - Oh, that's dirty.

Too bad.

Life's not fair.

The lawyer called. She'd like to see you later.

I told her I'd see how you were feeling.

Want to talk about it?

- Hi. - Hey, sorry I'm late.

- Alys alright? - Don't...!

I've got the access hearing in Francis this afternoon.

It was one of yours. Any surprises?

Yeah - before they split, they made a porno and put it on the internet.

- Their eldest saw it. - Nice family!

What's it going to be? I'm meeting Mike in half an hour.

We need to know what Osian thinks.

- He's not our client. - We need to know. It's important.

OK. Yes, I know.

- Are you coming or not? - No.

Right. I'm off.

Hi, Mike.

Cerys wants a word.

Won't be a minute.

Hi, Osian.

I'm Faith.

I work with Cerys.

One moment.

Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?

Depends what they are.

Fair enough.

- May I? - Sure.

Thanks.

I've known your dad for years.

He made the stairs in our house.

And he put the kitchen in.

Clever man, isn't he?

Has he explained why he's been talking to us?

He wants me to have the operation.

How do you feel about that?

My mum died in June.

I know he's doing this because he doesn't want to lose me too.

No, I think he's just trying to do the right thing...

...because he loves you.

My heart says I should have it...

...but my head says there's nothing more they can do.

If there is something?

Yeah, I suppose, if it's what Dad wants.

What do you want?

Do you have to ask such impossible questions?

Professor Rhys has ruled out surgery as a viable option.

The tumour's too inaccessible.

They think I should let him die in peace.

They want to move him to palliative care.

It has to be now or never, Mike.

If you want to go ahead, I can file the application today.

If it was your kid, Faith?

Alys?

Absolutely.

Mike?

OK. We might even get before a judge tomorrow.

We'll call you later.

- Yes? - Yeah.

HE SIGHS

Is that who I think it is?

The state of him.

- Do you want me to talk to him? - I'll go.

OK.

- We agreed, Steve. - Just hear me out.

It has nothing to do with us.

I'm here because a friend of mine needs to talk to you urgently.

A legal matter?

- Please. It won't take long. - I'm busy.

- Have you been phoning me? Drinking? - No. I swear to God.

Just give me a minute.

Please?

♪ If I could hold you

♪ If only for a second I could hold you

♪ Let the fear rage on

♪ Clinging to each other in the eye of the storm

♪ If I could reach you

♪ If only for a second I could reach you

♪ And let it all go to hell

♪ Hold on together till we go there as well ♪

I heard you and Evan are going to court.

He is.

Nothing to do with me.

I could speak to him.

Please don't.

How's Angie?

- Still living with her mum? - Mm.

- What about you? - I'm still local.

Are you happy?

Are you?

Sometimes.

Faith, er...

...Susan Williams.

I had to give her an alibi and she might assume it's you.

Alibi for what?

Burglary at Cindy's Gym. Night before last.

I fancied a go on the weights.

HE PRESSES THE BUZZER

THE DOOR UNLOCKS

I'll wait outside.

She doesn't speak Welsh.

Don't I get a name?

No?

Great!

Hello?

Hello?

Faith Howells. Solicitor.

How can I help?

Oh, no!

Faithy.

I've missed you so much.

No. No!

- You look tired. - No!

Look, there's just some things I need to tell you.

No!

Faithy, please. Please?

No!

Don't do this.

Come on now. Please?

Nasty, nasty, nasty bitch.

Go fuck yourself.

I said never again!

DOOR OPENS AND SLAMS SHUT

Faith!

Hey, hey, hey, hey! Whoa!

Hey! Hey!

I'll never trust you again, Steve!

♪ We can not go back to the silence

♪ It won't get better, it won't get better

♪ We ran out of hope when the walls came down

♪ Buried us beneath the rubble so we never could be found

♪ After all the fire comes the sirens

♪ It won't get better, it won't get better

♪ All we are is strangers in the same familiar spaces

♪ Just a sea of empty faces in a tidal wave

♪ We can not go back to forever

♪ It won't get better it won't get better

♪ There is nothing left of the home we made

♪ We locked the doors and windows, now we never can be saved

♪ After every storm comes denial

♪ It won't get better... ♪