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She died when I was seven.

Then I was living in foster homes.

Played the game...

You really think Calum's friends did that?

Seems sort of what they might do.

The day that's in it.

Since when does a bench facing your house

say "Happy Birthday!" on it?

It says the same thing that everything else

that's been going on says, "I'm watching you."

- Is there any word from Grace?

Oh, she's fine, Mam.

She'll be back when she feels like it.

She just needs some space.

Yeah, but where is she? Did your text say anything--

"Out of here for a few days.

Phone turned off."

Why did she have to do that? Turn her phone off.

Hey, come on in.

I'm full.

And?

The birthday boy?

Okay, I'm gonna have a shower.

Is it good?

Yeah, it's pretty good.

Well, maybe you should tell her that.

What's all this?

Auntie A's stuff.

Dad gave it to me after she died.

I'm just trying to pool everything I possibly can together.

See what our options are.

What options?

I want us to get out of here.

Out of this house.

- Where? - I don't know.

But I promise I won't make any decision

about us moving without talking it though with you first. Okay?

Thanks for the breakfast.

And the presents.

You're welcome, love.

You're gonna invite Ingrid to your barbecue?

Yeah. Did you invite Elaine?

She's coming.

- What did she get you? - I don't know.

But she said she was going into town this morning.

- So you said he's sixteen? - Er, yeah.

Lots to choose from.

Is he into fantasy, sci-fi?

What about graphic novels?

- Erm, I--

Oh. Sorry.

Erm, oh.

Uh, erm, I'm so sorry.

I might come back later.

- No worries. - But thank you so much.

- No worries. - Thank you. Bye.

So have you or have you not got Tommy to come back yet?

Just--just-- Forget about Tommy.

He isn't the only show in town.

I've got a list of other cheaper contractors

that we can use.

Jesus, Frank, you and your lists.

Let me guess, nobody's willing to jump into Tommy's boots

while they're still warm?

You know, it's okay, Frank.

I'll sort it myself but first I want a word with Finn.

Do you know where he was last night?

He was at home. Why?

I'd like to discuss that with Finn.

Yeah, well, you're not gonna find him out here.

He opened up his wound again cleaning up around the site.

He's at the doctor's.

Your Jenny's back working there, isn't she?

High pain threshold.

- No. I'm crying inside.

Now, there's too much sharing nowadays if you ask me.

Push it all down into a tight little space

- and get on with it. - Mm.

So you like a guy who hides his feelings?

I thought you were scared of my mother.

Maybe I shouldn't have been.

Maybe she's scared of me.

It would be a mistake to think that.

Yeah.

So, what do I owe ya?

I heard it's pay for play around here.

You can settle up outside.

They don't trust you with the cash.

- Don't believe everything you hear. - Ah.

Anyway, I'll see you around?

Don't know when, though.

I think Calum's barbecue?

Ah. Yeah. It's a date.

It's not. Erm...

- But I will be there. - Yeah.

I'll be there as well.

- Okay. - Jenny!

What's going on?

Don't know.

- You are not listening to me. - I am listening to you.

- Jenny! - Michael?

How could you do this to me?

- Okay, back off, chum. - Finn! It's fine. It's fine.

Michael, what is wrong? What are you doing?

She's mine! Nell is mine, isn't she?

Er, Michael--

You can't--!

How did you think you were going to get away with this?

Huh? Is it because you're an Ahern?

One law for you lot, another for the rest of us?

- What's going on? - Ask her.

Ask that thief you have working for you!

She had our baby without telling me.

- Michael. Michael, please-- - Don't touch me, Jen!

My office, Jenny. Now.

- So, that was... - My ex-husband.

Yeah.

- Kevin, I can explain. - Jen, I'm sorry, but--

That's it.

You brought this on yourself.

This is your fault.

It had to have been someone in the family.

You're the only ones I ever told.

Yes, but it's not just us you told.

You told Frank. Now I'm not saying

he said anything himself but Finn is staying with them.

Mum...

I just lost my job.

Michael could sue me,

he could even take Nell away! Jesus!

He is not gonna do that. Come on.

How do you know?! How do you know what he'll do?

All you care about is pinning it on Finn.

Finn... tried to protect me.

He thought Michael was going to hurt me.

Wait. Finn was there?

- At the surgery? - Of course, he was.

Wasn't enough for him to light the fuse.

He needed to see it go off for himself.

- Like he did at the café. - Do you even yourself?

It doesn't make any sense.

Why would he do that? Why would he do any of it?

You have this idea that Finn is out to mess with us.

Why?!

- Why?! - It's money, you know?

He thinks we're gonna pay him off.

What money?

There wasn't any inheritance

and the insurance is long gone.

- At least you got a share, Anna. - Don't start Jenny.

That embryo didn't just fall into your handbag.

- What did you say? - Stop this.

This is exactly what he wants.

Us at each other's throats.

How many things have to happen

before you see this can't be a coincidence?

It is Finn. All of it. It has to be.

Now, more than ever we need to stick together.

We keep him out.

We give him nothing. We tell him nothing.

As long as we do that, he won't be able to get to us.

Thank you, Mary. That was very

Anybody else who would like to share with us this morning?

- Please. - Thank you. Er, hi.

I'm Elaine.

- Hi, Elaine. - Hi.

And I am...

A ginger.

- Sorry.

I'm...

I'm an alcoholic and it's been...

six years

two months, twelve days since my last drink.

Sorry. I've got--

Allergies. Sorry.

Ah, so today...

Today is my eldest son's birthday.

And he and his brother haven't been living with me

since they were quite small.

And I'm trying to make up for lost time.

You know, if that's possible.

I haven't even bought him a present yet.

And not for the reasons I used to have

for not getting him one.

You know, too drunk...

forgot, didn't care.

I'm afraid of getting it wrong.

Because if I get it wrong, it's like admitting

I don't know him.

That I lost him back then.

And that I will, erm...

Sorry.

Part of why I feel today is so hard...

is because it reminds me that...

he almost didn't have any more birthdays.

He almost died...

when he was a child.

In a fire.

A fire that I always thought was my fault.

But it wasn't.

And I lived with that guilt for a long time,

it kept me from my children.

And by the time I found out,

it wasn't me, it was too late to do anything about it.

And that's my challenge.

To forgive, to move on,

to be better every day

and above all, stay sober.

Thank you.

Thank you, Elaine.

Thanks for sharing that with us.

Anybody else who would like to share with us?

Elaine.

Elaine.

Please leave me alone.

Now, look, I didn't know you'd be there.

And what you heard in there--

Stays in there.

Honestly, I know how the fellowship works.

I'll find another meeting.

If there's one today, I'll take it.

Feel like I need it.

There's one in Ballagh.

At mid-day.

- How long have you--? - Been sober?

Yeah.

A couple of years.

Okay.

You won't get it wrong with Calum.

No matter what you do,

he's your son.

And he wants you in his life.

How would you know that?

Calum's actually one of the only ones

around here I feel I do know.

He's a great kid.

Going through a lot of stuff.

I mean, his dad killed his grandad.

It's bound to mess with you.

I'm not sure you should be talking to him about that.

Well, at least he was talking to me.

About Denis being my dad now.

All right. I gotta go.

You want to get Calum a present, right?

Well, if you wanted a hint,

I know something that would really blow his mind.

All right, I don't want you second guessing

what you think I'd might have loved or...

what would have made me proud.

I'm proud of you just by being yourself.

There's just one thing.

What?

Don't go into the family business.

The Ahern business.

Why?

There's such a thing as too close.

The Aherns can have a way of dragging you into their dramas.

I just want you to do...

what you want to do.

Did you get dragged into something?

- Hiya, man. - Hey.

What's happening?

- Hey, killer. - Who's that?

You ever piss off, Andy?

I don't think you want to be talking to me that way.

Unless it's all bullshit.

How you never hurt a fly.

So which is it?

- Huh?! Which is it? - Yo, Calum!

Is there a problem?

Andy, come on.

We're not done here, yeah?

Happy birthday, man.

It's not brand new, but...

at least the next time you see your friends,

you'll have something to show them, eh?

Where you off to? I thought we were going to the beach.

Andy Dillon showed up.

But Finn scared him off.

Hi, Ingrid.

Hey, Finn.

Have you thought about any more, you know...

our dads? How we can find out more?

Oh, let's not talk about it now.

It's your birthday.

Go and have some fun with your pretty little lady.

That's what I'd do. Go on.

See you at the barbecue later!

Hi, Grace.

Where are you?

Dublin?

How long are you gonna be out there?

You're not coming to the party?

Okay. Bye.

Was that Grace?

Don't ring her back, Mum. She's not in the mood.

She's fine, she's just... She's not coming tonight.

- Oh, where is she? Did she say? - Dublin.

- Alanna has a flat there. - Alanna?

But I saw her this morning and she never said anything.

I didn't think it was possible to hate that woman

any more than I already did.

I know the feeling.

Oh, come on in.

You look like you're coming down with it?

I dunno.

It's just-- it's just allergies.

Hi, Anna.

Is, er, Calum here?

No. He's at the beach.

I wanted to give him his present so...

I'll make sure he gets it.

- Hey!

- Good timing.

Hi, guys.

Birthday boy! Come here!

Happy birthday!

Hope you like this.

Oh, my God. A camera!

That's amazing. Thank you so much!

- Well, somebody's happy. - How'd you know?!

Well, I just went with my gut.

Right. I need to be off. I'll see you later, Elaine?

Eer, yeah, I'll be there. Don't you worry.

Mum.

Can we talk?

Look, I'm in a bit of a hurry, Anna. What is it?

I've been thinking of renting a place in town.

- For now. - What?

Why? That is insane.

You've a whole house here to yourself.

- It's not exactly to myself. - Listen.

I don't think you realise just how much

renting costs, even here.

Put it out of your head, Anna.

Er, look, I've left messages for Michael.

And if he calls the landline,

tell him I want to see him. Okay? Bye.

Sorry, Val. Too late.

I've the lads prepping another job already.

Tommy, I want to make sure

you're acting off the best information.

You think someone was pouring poison in me ear?

Were they?

Whatever way I heard it, doesn't make it less true

does it, huh?

You can't go spending money like that

- and leave wages unpaid. - Hm.

Your Kira's having a baby, isn't she?

Yeah, she's living with us at the moment.

Herself and Pavel.

Idiot roofer that knocked her up.

Why?

I was hoping you were going for one of them Indecent Proposals.

Frank's okay with this?

Well, he'll have to be. Won't he?

First thing in the morning.

Did you know?

Only after the ship had sailed.

None of us knew what she was planning, Michael.

If we had of, we would have talked her out of it.

- Michael, who told you? - I don't know.

- Michael. - I don't know!

I got this in the post.

Do you still have the envelope?

Did you tell Finn who the father of Jenny's baby was?

Why would I do that?

Val. Back again.

You didn't mention that Grace

was staying in your flat in Dublin.

She didn't want anyone to know.

Who am I to interfere?

Tommy Hehir will be back on site tomorrow.

We're giving him one of the units at cost

to his daughter.

Fine.

And by the way, Alanna?

It was your decision to delay Tommy's payment

that made him walk.

Now I want you to tell Finn

that there's no job for him here anymore.

No, no. I won't do that.

Yes, you will, Frank. A job makes it easier for him to stay.

And that is the last thing I want!

Well, too bad.

He's got a feel for it. For the men.

He's his father's son in that regard.

It's almost like he taught him the ropes.

Well, he didn't. They never met.

Really? Well, it's just...

It's just what?

Well, according to Finn they crossed paths

a few times over the years.

When Denis would be in England.

Finn says he couldn't get enough

of hearing about life in the Ahern house.

It's just the once or twice.

Well, it doesn't change anything.

See, the truth is...

See, this is the only family I have left.

What about your mother?

She died when I was seven.

And I was living in foster homes.

- Val.

- Take this. Come on.

It's fine, you can drive on it.

What is it? What's wrong?

I think he knows.

Oh, God.

I think he knows. I think Denis told him.

Finn told Frank and Alanna they met each other.

That would explain a lot.

Yeah.

Shh. Hey.

Hi.

Look, I--I know you wasn't expecting to see me

till later but...

thought you might appreciate these.

Some doughnuts.

Oh. Erm..

Everything all right?

I got fired.

Why?

Well, you were there.

What do you think?

It was a domestic scene at most.

Just nothing more than a slap on the wrist.

Er, there was a previous...

misunderstanding.

Involving some guns.

Well, then.

You better get your job back.

Or another one.

You can't be unemployed with a baby.

No.

I think the law is different here in Ireland.

Hey, it's not funny, Jenny.

Having a child you can't support is no joke.

Even with the best intentions.

It's the child who bears the brunt of it all.

- Finn-- - No, listen!

It's fucking irresponsible

to have a child that you can't support.

I'm going to need you to leave, Finn.

Er. I'm sorry.

Let's go get a coffee or something.

Leave now.

Goodbye, Finn.

Hey, Finn.

What is Michael doing here?

I asked him to come.

You did what?

You said it yourself.

You could be in really big trouble.

So the sooner you sort it out, the better.

Thanks for inviting me, Val.

I didn't invite you.

Frank, you're on steak duty.

All right, just like the old days.

You know, we used to do this nearly every weekend.

Girls used to be running around like wild things.

It's a pity Grace isn't here.

I mean, she was the wildest of the lot.

It was good times.

I'll take your word for it.

I think these times aren't so shabby.

Don't you agree?

Thank you.

I'll go get the gas.

Am I the only one that finds that disturbing?

They're happy, that's what matters, isn't it?

Why do you all have a problem with that?

What?

I'm sure you just feel it's weird

that your uncle's with the same woman your dad was with.

Cathy, Grace shouldn't have told you that.

Well, Grace shouldn't have done a lot of things.

Okay, well, I'm going to get another drink.

You were never going to tell me?

I didn't exactly think this through, Michael.

I didn't plan anything.

Right? I just knew that I wanted...

that I needed...

her.

Can you understand that?

Yeah, but she's not just yours.

She's a part of me as well.

You know what? I'm glad whoever it was sent me that card.

Because if they didn't...

I might never have known.

Or found out, like, years later when she's grown up.

And that--

That would not have been fair.

I could never forgive you for that, Jenny.

Can you forgive me now?

You know, I've been thinking...

- Since I spoke to your mom. - Michael, just please.

Just don't get any lawyers involved, all right?

I'm already in way over my head.

That's not...

That's not what I'm thinking.

Look, I wanted--

Like, we wanted this together.

Maybe we still can.

It doesn't prove anything.

Besides, he wouldn't have heard

about Jenny until he was here, so...

So? So he rang a mate in England

and got him to send the card from there.

We all have mates in England, Val.

Everyone here does.

What is it that you're thinking exactly?

He's trying to squeeze you for money?

Well, he's going about it the wrong way.

First you threaten and then you do stuff.

It makes no sense.

Unless...

Unless what?

Unless he just wants to hurt you all.

That's his end game.

But why would he want to do that?

More likely, it isn't him at all.

It isn't any one person.

Val, erm...

I don't know how well you have your ear to the ground,

but this isn't the most popular family in town.

Denis had a way with people,

a way of making them not notice all the privilege, if you like.

But now he's gone.

You're saying I'm to blame?

Because I don't glad-hand?

Because I don't buy rounds for people I don't know?

In pubs I don't visit?

Because I don't shaft people

when they're no use for me anymore?

Because I don't sleep with every--

Jesus Christ, Val! Just leave me out of it.

I know I shouldn't even have asked around about Finn.

But I did. Because you asked me.

For Grace, for--for everyone else, but that's it.

That's all I can do.

- Sorry. - Well, yeah, I am sorry, too.

I am sorry that I ever thought that your loyalty

extended beyond your relationship with my daughter.

bb

Ah. Sorry.

Oh, don't worry.

- Got any word from Grace? - No.

She'll turn up. Just not tonight.

I'm sure Grace is fine.

As for your son?

I think he might be sick. We need to go.

He seems okay, Cathy.

Joe?

Of course, yeah.

See ya, Anna.

Okay. Bye.

Cold beer?

No, I'm good, thanks.

This is all lovely.

Frank told me this used to be

- a regular thing back in the day. - Hmm.

Wish you coulda seen that.

I'll give you 20,000.

Who do I have to kill for that?

You just have to leave.

What, the party?

Do you want the money or not?

Can you write a cheque?

No problem.

Make it out to... Jennifer Ahern.

Excuse me?

If you write the cheque to Jenny,

I'll go back to England.

She could do with the help, Val.

She's got a baby.

And she just lost her job.

Don't fuck with me, I swear I'll--

Kick me out of the family?

It's too late for that.

I've always been on the outside.

The outside looking in.

Right?

- Ingrid. - Hi.

- You look gorgeous. - Thank you. So do you, Elaine.

- Thank you. - Calum's very pleased with his camera.

Well, I don't want to be the one to

stand in the way of his talent.

Speaking of which, some stuff on that course.

And you know, a good friend of mine teaches there.

I think there's some photos and stuff in that.

- I think you'd like it. - Like what?

It's just some, er, college stuff.

A course I think Calum should consider.

And where is this course?

NCAD. Dublin.

I know where NCAD is.

The clue's in the D.

What?

The D stands for Design.

National College of Art and Design.

Right.

But the great thing is, I have a cousin

who lives just around the corner from there

She's got a spare room.

Double bed.

Oh, that was the line,

just there and I crossed it. Didn't I?

It's grand.

I better go. Something I need to do.

Excuse me.

You know what I'd like to do?

Get pissed?

Blow some shit up.

Hope he likes it.

Anna made him a cake.

Well, we can bring both out.

Elaine, this isn't the way to handle Anna.

She's already close to breaking point.

If you think I can control her, you're mistaken.

She's scared that you're going to take the boys away from her.

Now, from where I'm standing? I can see why she'd think that.

I suppose it can be a spare.

Thank you.

What was that?

God, that felt good.

Mind if I try?

Just, er, careful, Finn. You have to, erm--

No, I'm good.

- Good shot!

Way to go, bro.

Nice one, sis.

So is Calum not that into guns?

- Hm? - Or is he more the creative type like Elaine?

Calum! You wanna try?

Come on.

- Elaine-- - No, no.

- How does it go? - I'll show you.

You stand like this.

- See? - No, no. What the hell are you doing?

- You aim with care, Calum. Hold it up. - Calum, don't.

- Aim... - What the hell are you doing?

Now, squeeze.

- Jesus!

Okay, okay, let's leave it there.

- Anna. Come on. - No, Jacob needs a try.

It's okay, Mum.

Come on, all the Aherns shoot.

No, he's not an Ahern.

Of course, he is. They both are.

No, they're not. Rory wasn't.

- I'm not. So they're not.

Oh, all right. Erm...

You think that's a good look in front of the boys, do you?

Yum. You must really miss this.

All right, come on. Let's all just go inside.

- Okay? - No. Not finished.

- Anna! - Jesus!

Anna! Anna!

I think that's enough now, don't you?

Yeah?

That's not my cake.

You okay, Elaine?

You know, it's not fair to tease you about your drinking.

You know, alcoholics tend to remember

exactly how long it's been

since their last drink.

And you said what? "A couple of years".

Give or take.

Okay.

- It's Kiksegage! Say that again.

No, stop. It's chocolate biscuit cake.

My mum used to make it for me as well.

Are you not gonna get yourself a slice?

Oh! I wish I could.

I can't taste a thing with this blocked shnozzle.

Ooh, Jenny.

Mm.

Biscuit cake? Chocolate biscuit cake?

Sure.

I heard your little chat with Mum.

We could have split the cash.

Is it you?

Behind all the stuff that's been happening?

Did you send a card to Michael?

No.

Well, you would say that, wouldn't you?

If it was you.

If you want to trust me, Jenny.

You're going to have to take that leap.

A leap away from your mum.

My turn.

Denis and Alanna?

Were there others?

It's old news.

And you... and Michael?

Old news, too?

I think so.

Drop it.

I don't like Finn.

Why not?

You've always been someone who thinks for himself.

But now he's making you think what he wants.

He's not.

He believes that dad didn't kill Denis.

That's the same as me.

Calum, I know you need the truth.

But you-- but you ever just think

the truth is what you've been told?

Just don't close your mind off at the idea.

Oh, I've closed my mind, am I?

- Calum, please don't-- - No, piss off, Ingrid!

Get lost!

- Are you serious? - Go!

Hey!

Hey.

- Hey, Ingrid.

What's the matter?

Is it Calum?

Yeah, it's not all his fault.

Well, whose fault is it?

What is it?

Ingrid thinks Finn has been

filling Calum's head with ideas.

What sort of ideas?

Like the idea his father didn't kill Denis.

I was at a meeting earlier.

An AA meeting.

And he-- he just turned up.

What happened at the meeting?

He knows I was blamed for the fire.

Jesus, Elaine!

What if he tells the boys?

I know! I didn't expect him to show up like that!

By the time I realised it, it was too late.

We need to sort this.

First things first.

The boys stay with you tonight.

I don't want that bastard near them

for the rest of the evening.

Can you go now?

Yeah, but... Anna won't let me.

No. Leave Anna to me.

- Are you okay? - Yeah.

I'm fine--I'm fine. I think I'm

ready to admit it's a cold, I--

I'm fine.

He's asleep now. At last.

What are you having?

Been a while, hah?

Thank you.

Come on, sit down.

Joe? Can you put that down?

"Possession of a firearm... previous bodily harm".

Shit.

Sorry. I--I need to print this.

Val, call me. I've heard back from England. It's important.

Val?

You care about the Aherns

than you care about your own family, Joe?

- Joe! - Cathy, I can't.

Don't walk out that door. Joe!

Joe!

Fuck's sake!

You're always cleaning up after her.

It would be nice not to have to.

She isn't their mother.

She is.

And so are you.

The sooner you accept that, the better for everybody.

- She's isn't their mother. - Listen.

Elaine's not the problem .

Not now.

I don't think you should let Finn spend time with the boys.

Finn, Finn, Finn, Finn, Finn...

He is encouraging Calum to believe Rory was innocent.

Rory was innocent. It's the truth.

You think truth is what the boys need?

Finn knows Elaine's blamed for the fire.

Now, if he tells them that,

they will never believe anything we tell them again.

Oh, come on.

Come on, come on. Let's get you to bed.

You can have a lie in, in the morning.

You'll have a bit of peace and quiet for a change. Hm?

Elaine took the boys for the night.

Hmm?

Why did you let her do that?

- Jesus Christ! - Anna...

I want them back here right now!

- Anna, please, Anna. - Just give me your phone.

- Just give me your phone now! - Okay, okay.

No...

Pick up.

Pick up, pick up, pick up, pick up!

- Mum!

Calum, are you okay?

Are you okay? All right.

All right. Your brother...

- Oh, no. Not Joe.