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[DOG BARKING]

What do you think
you're smiling at?

L-- I thought you
were someone else.

I'm-- I'm-- I'm sorry.

I care not your game is.

L-- I don't have a game.

What do-- what do you want?

And there was me thinking that
you wanted something from me.

L-- I-- I misread the
situation, I'm-- I'm sorry.

Get down on your knees.

Put your hands behind your back.

Now--

Tell me about the
situation you misread.

Um-- I looked at you because
I-- I-- I thought I knew you.

I'm-- I'm sorry.

[GASP]

Open your mouth.

What?

I said open your mouth.

[CRYING]

MAN: Hey.

I think you should get
the hell out of here.

You don't scare me.

What do you want'?

I want you to do to me what
you just did to that guy.

You have three
seconds to piss off.

I don't have time for foreplay.

Just get on with it.

One.

Just like that guy.

Two.

Nice and hard.

OK.

[GROAN]

DALE (VOICEOVER): Good morning.

How very rude of me.

I should know better.

Trust me.

First impressions
can last a lifetime.

I'm Dale.

I'm 28.

I love movies,
candlelit dinners,

socializing, and reading.

Bollocks, do I?

I'm not writing an ad for
the lonely hearts here.

Sex, I like sex, lots of
it-- sex with strangers,

watching strangers
have sex, watching

sex performed in strange ways.

God, notice how the word sex
and strange keep appearing.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

[CHILD BABBLING]

WOMAN: Stop it.

I wasn't doing anything.

- How are you doing?
-Good.

How are you doing?

Good, good.

So-- what's so important
you muppets want to meet?

It's early.

You know I'm a night owl.

Care to join us
for lunch, Dale?

No.

Wouldn't mind a bottle
of water, though.

Water, please.

So come on, what's the crack?

Well, Raj has
something to ask you.

Well, then maybe,
Raj should ask me.

Thanks.

I wanted you to be
the first to know.

The second.

Actually, guys, I'm
no mathematician,

but aren't I the third?

Veena has agreed to
be my wife and we are

getting married this summer.

Right.

Well, that's news, isn't it?

Someone had to take him
off my hands, I guess.

But-- but I'd love it
if you'd be my best man.

Best man?

I'm your only man.

Come here, you fool.

You OK'?

Yeah.

Uh, guys, I'm
getting married to.

Ha-ha, of course you are.

So when's the wedding
going to be then?

Soon.

DALE (VOICEOVER): Veena's
got the personality

of a cream cracker.

Soon, they'll be like
every other pram pushing

married couple-- early nights,
staying in, watching Britain's

Got Talent and The X Factor.

Oh, the little thrill
seekers they are.

She'll get him
playing house next,

then it's couples
only for dinner.

She's a nice girl,
but is nice enough?

I hope so.

Or do I?

Well, would love to chat,
but I've got work to do.

Oh, dear.

Everything OK, sir?

Am I expecting
company this afternoon?

No, sir, just the two of us.

Oh, you're eating with me?

Who's serving me my meal?

I want exceptional service
this afternoon, all right?

OK, sir.

I guess I should be cutting
back on my food anyhow.

Sir, for your
appetizer, you'll have

salmon and lemon in dill sauce.

For your main, you'll
have lamb shank,

rosemary mashed potatoes,
honey glazed parsnips

and baby sweet corn, lightly
buttered and peppered,

just the way you like it.

Dessert'?

Why, your favorite, creme
brulee with crushed raspberry

compote.

Would you like a
glass of wine, sir?

Yes, I would, a glass
of your best dry white.

OK, sir, I shall be right back.

And wash your hands
before you serve me.

I don't know want your
filthy germs on my food.

DALE (VOICEOVER):
You can now see

why I turned down
Veena's kind offer

of joining them for lunch.

Why pay to eat when you can
get this kind of service

and get paid?

My fee is 150 an
hour plus travel.

So when I visit Pete,
I'm always extra

careful not to rush my food.

I endorse fantasies.

I'll take people
to places that they

usually only ever go to alone.

This takes skill,
patience, and instinct.

You're probably thinking I
like the sound of my own voice

and I'm a bit up my own ass.

Well, we're allowed to think.

That's one thing I
can't judge you for.

MAN (ON TV): It's men's pieces.

And if you're getting
married, guys, your wedding--

your gay weddind--
could be the very, very

best anyone's ever scene.

It's all about the ring.

I've got yellow gold.

I've got white gold.

I've got platinum and
sterling silver, something

for everyone's taste
and everyone's budget,

at the lowest prices.

You're going to
look great, but it's

not going to cost the world.

If you're interested, pick up
the phone, dial the number,

come through and join
me, and grab yourself

a piece I know you will love.

So Dale, what have
you got to lose?

Imagine that feeling you'll have
when Raj slides into your ring.

Gorgeous pieces, lowest prices,
the most amazing feeling

you will have wearing
something that holds you

and your partner together--
-Oh, no.

MAN (ON TV): Forever.

This is your chance
to get an exciting--

Not again.

I told you if I have
to clean that up,

you're paying me double.

You bad boy.

MAN (ON TV): --can have forever.

I love the design.

You will as well.

If you don't, you can
send it back to us.

You've got--

DALE (VOICEOVER):
I met Sean a couple

of years ago in Australia.

He was there finishing
his art degree.

His work then was political,
abstract, and often crude.

He used to paint on canvas.

Now, he just paints on himself.

He's a popular drag artist under
the name of Estee of Lauder.

Everyone knows who she is.

So you can imagine, Sean is
very beneficial as a friend.

Jesus.

Where do you get this?

Eduardo took a shine
to one of my paintings.

Which one?

The one with the man
pulling his ass cheeks apart.

I thought you liked that.

I got bored of it.

You gotta know when
to move on, Dale.

You'll be moving
right into rehab

if you keep bartering
your art for drugs.

Well, I could sell my ass.

You've got to have
one first, Sean.

Oh.

Well, tonight, I'm going
to work my little ass off.

And you, my darling,
are going to film it.

I want to preserve my youth.

You never know when
your number's up.

I want to leave behind
all of my achievements.

You've got your
drag show, don't you?

I'm not drag.

I'm art.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

How fabulous everybody
looks tonight.

Everybody, come on, a
big shout for Estee.

How gorgeous is she?

Oh, and so are you.

I think we should just
have one big [INAUDIBLE].

Oh.

[CHEERING]

He had what crawling
out of his ass?

Worms.

More like tiny white
maggots, really.

You know, I've been waiting
to bite into his peach

for three flipping months.

And just as I get my face
right up close, I see them.

Lucky I had the lights on.

So where did you end up?

Sauna.

Oh, the sauna.

Oh, Dale, you'll pick
up all sons there.

Well, that's the point, Sean.

Anyway, you can hardly talk.

DALE (VOICEOVER): Well,
somehow, in Sean's way,

he's hit the nail on
the head, at least

in regard to how I feel.

I'm between two places
in my life at the moment.

Feeling restless.

One part of me loves
where this spontaneity's

taking me, cruising
through life with no plans.

The freedom you feel in the
situations you encounter

could be amazing.

Then there's the other
part of me, approaching 30.

Others at this point
have stability, a career,

someone to make plans
with and depend upon.

I'm not afraid of relationships,
but I won't settle with someone

who doesn't tick all my boxes.

You see it everywhere, men
who go from one relationship

to another, people who stay
with someone even though they

know it's not right.

Sometimes, spouses cheat on
each other, have affairs.

You'd be surprised if you knew
how many married men hire me.

Some adamant they're not gay.

They're the ones that give
a really good scene too,

just to remind them.

They soon come back.

In fact, they make up
half of my regulars.

[GRUNTING]

My new client,
Andy, is a voyeur.

But I reckon if you're parting
with cash, get involved

and get your money's worth.

Then again, don't mind
not sharing with company.

Call him a dirty homo.

You like this, you dirty homo?

Yeah.

Pull his hair
and ride him hard.

Harder, I want to
see his eyes water.

Now spit on his face and tell
him he's a dirty little whore.

You dirty little whore.

Hm.
Yeah?

Yeah.

Squeeze his throat.

Go on.

Make the whore suffer.

Fuck.

Oh, fuck.

Look what you've done.

Oh, fuck.

Ricardo, mate?

Oh, fuck.

Ricardo?

Oh, fuck.

Look what you've done.

Oh, man.

Ricardo, mate?

It's me.

Can you hear me?

Ricardo, can you hear me?

Oh, fucking whore.

Oh, fuck.

You were wrong, mate.

I don't like this.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

I enjoyed that.

Well, that was easy 500.

Easy for you, maybe.

I put in all the effort.

At least you had
something to work with.

So what's going on with work?

Oh, yeah, the fun never stops.

I've saving every
penny for drama school.

You'd be a good actor.

That's nice.

Who gave you that'?

Sugar daddy, was it?

No, Dale.

It's a gift from my father.

It's one of a kind, to
wish me luck in London.

He has a big dream for me.

Did you take that
bottle of vodka

out of the medicine cupboards?

No, ma'am, I never
touch your medicine.

Well, I'm sure I never
started that bottle.

Is it--

Yeah, the empty bottle's
in with the rubbish.

Look, if I find
out you drank it,

I'll be taking no more
of your special parcels

when you're out.

Do you hear me?

Dale coming around later?

No, I'm meeting him at the pub.

He's a good friend of yours.

He's always welcome here.

What are you after?

Nothing, son.

But if you are going past the
off license in the next hour,

you couldn't get me a
little bottle of vodka?

Well, can you help me out'?

Course I can.

Which way did you come in'?

Hey, What?

Oh, stop messing with my head.

I'm not messing with your head.

It's the vodka that's
messing with your head.

Can't you just have one day off?

Don't make me feel bad.

It heps me take the edge
off of how twisted and cruel

the world around me is.

Not this chat again.

All I wanted was
a normal life--

children who do childish
things like spoil their mother.

But, oh, no, not me.

I get Mrs. Doubtfire.

I should never have bought
you that bloody video.

I was clearly paving the way,
saying it's normal to play

with clothes the way you do.

Thanks, Christine.

You know, I do nothing
but worry about you.

Don't think that everyone's
all right with what you do.

It pulls families apart.

It was only the news just
now that one of your lot

got murdered up on the Heath.

That's sick.

Yeah, maybe.

Sometimes I understand
why they act that way.

Unbelievable.

I only cope because I've
got Mr. V down the road.

And for 12.99 a bottle, he
makes you much more tolerable.

So don't you dare deny me that--

How did you become such
an utter bitch, Christine?

Down to the parenting.

So well done, Priscilla, you can
take the credit for that too.

Did you ever stop to
think when I was raising

you, who was looking after me?

Don't blame me for
your father dying.

He didn't just leave you.

He left both of us.

I blame him for your
turning out this way.

Stop bad-mouthing him.

I know you needed a
manly figure in your life,

but guess what?

So did I. I was hoping that
spending that time in Sydney

would have straightened you out.

If you met Sydney,
you wouldn't say that.

Stop thinking you're so smart.

I just never expected you to
return as Dame Edna's daughter.

I don't know what
you mean, Mum.

[LAUGHTER]

CHRISTINE: Oh, stop.

Why are you knackered?

I've been working on Ricardo
all morning, haven't I?

Maybe you should be
working on the speech.

Oh, you know me, I'll
come up with something.

I think I'm on my feet.

See, that's what I'm afraid of.

If I know you, you'll be up
there talking about yourself

and forget all
about the wedding.

So Raj, are you really in
love with-- what, is she--

The one?

[LAUGHTER]

Dale, all I know
is that she makes

me feel good about myself.

Well, I make you feel
good about yourself.

There's got to be
more than that.

Do you love her?

To be honest, the whole thing
scares the hell out of me,

but she needs this.

I need this.

Surely, the fact that you're
scared tells you something.

Look, mate, you are someone
who deserves to feel happy,

you know?

I'm happy-

Christ.

It's strange.

I don't know if I'm coming
or going at the moment.

That's what I mean.

How can you make a
decision like this,

that affects not only your
life, but other people's

as well, when you're
in this kind of state?

Dale, I just need your
support on this one.

I can't.

It's too big a risk.

But Dale, you take
more risks than anyone.

Please?

WOMAN (ON TV): He
disappears and I

feel anger, angry
that I've been left

on my-- [INAUDIBLE] whiskey.

And then, suddenly,
he stopped breathing,

those few precious seconds--

Would you?

WOMAN (ON TV): At first,
that makes you think--

Have some more cake, Dale.

It's good for you.

You're always trying
to make me fat, Mum.

Come on, son, a few
pounds never hurt anyone.

Mike, tell Dale about that
new project you're running

for the Sunday school children.

Oh, ah, Dale won't
be interested in that.

Heh-heh-heh, you're
right there, Mike.

Dale, don't be so rude.

You could take a leaf
out of Mike's book,

do some sort of service
for other people.

I do, Mum, you know I do.

For heaven's sake, don't
talk about that filth

you get up to around this table.

Mum, it's not filth.

You'd be surprised.

A lot of my clients are
intelligent, respectful people.

Look, the job's been
around for years.

You know it has.

Ever since money's been
exchanged for goods.

Prevents sex crimes, prevents
people having affairs,

it allows people the opportunity
to let off a little bit

of steam, let go of themselves.

I do provide a service, Mum.

I help people out.

Mike, tell him.

Dale.

You know what, Mike'?

A lot of my clients are just
like you-- quiet, unmarried,

who when they're not--

Oh, for God's sake.

[PLATE SHATFERING]

DALE (VOICEOVER):
Coming home provokes

all kinds of emotions in me.

Mum's pulled through.

She's found a safe bet in Mike.

Not the funniest
man in the room,

however, his gentle
passive nature is worlds

apart from what she did have.

I don't think she's
altogether happy with her lot,

but she's no longer scared.

We don't really
talk about the past.

I think she hopes I was too
young and don't remember.

But I do, as if
it was yesterday.

I remember the broken
crockery, and the chunks

of hair on the floor.

Anyhow, now is not the time.

JIM ALLEN (VOICEOVER):
Hey, this is Timid Affair.

My name's Jim Allen
and I'll be with you

for the next couple
of hours to listen

to some wonderful smooth jazz.

Let's get going.

[APPLAUSE]

Thank you, thank you,
thank you, everyone.

Oh, oh, no time for more.

Oh, don't.

Thank you all, thank you,
thank you, thank you.

You look pretty in pink.

Not.

So any trade in here tonight?

Just Richard Gere over there.

He's been coming in the
last couple of nights.

Never talks though,
he just stares at me.

Why do you always
what you can't have?

What is it with
you and people that

are in loving relationships?

Would you still marry someone
if you weren't 100% sure of it?

I take it we're not talking
about them over there, are we?

So how are the delightful
duo that are Raj and Veena?

I really don't know why
you bother with them?

OK, he's good looking.

He's got lots of
money, a great career,

and is straight with an
air of maybe about him.

I don't see why you
waste your time.

I don't expect you
to like him, do I?

Tell me.
What would you do?

I need to know.

If a good friend of
yours, right, was

about to make a big mistake.

I'd stop him and say before
you do something you regret,

have you ever considered
it's never going to happen.

He's straight.

He's out right now
with his fiance

while you're stuck
in a faggot's bar,

clenching your mobile phone,
waiting for your next punter

to call.

We're talking
about him, not me.

We're talking to friends
about to make big mistakes.

You're lecturing me about
how to run my life when you're

running to the loo
every five minutes

to put that crap up your nose?

Get a life and get
the hell out of mine.

One sniff of the truth
and you go running.

Few sniffs of charlie,
and you're a dick.

I'm gonna give you five
seconds to get out of my face

before I deck you.

I'm going nowhere, just like
your fabricated relationship.

It's not fabricated.

Two.

You're pathetic.

Three.

You can't even stand up
straight so how the hell

are you going to date straight?

Four.

You're just a cum
guzzling whore.

Oy, wind your necks in, ladies.

Fuck off.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

[GROANING]

So Dale, have you
been safer this month?

I've been looking both sides
of road before crossing,

if that's what you mean.

This is no laughing matter.

If you don't start taking
more responsibility

for your actions, then--

Look, I'm here, aren't I?

And before you ask, I've had
40 in the last couple months--

and yes, I've always worn
my anorak, even though I

feel like I bloody train spire.

And orally?

I don't dress up for oral.

OK, I see.

Well, you've had your
hepatitis B jabs?

Yeah, I just need a booster.

OK, we can do that today.

I'll take your routine swabs.

Do you feel that you need
to have another HIV test?

No, I've been very
careful with all that.

Good.

OK, if you stand up
and drop your trousers.

This won't hurt.

DALE (VOICEOVER): OK, now
I've had swabs in the past,

but here's one
nurse who is clearly

out to inflict pain on those
people who've got a sex life.

The way she sticks
that bud into my barrel

then twists, turns,
and scrapes it,

I mean, look at the
expression on her face.

She loves it.

Probably the closest she
ever gets to handling meat.

Imagine having to go to
work to get your end away.

Then again, who am I to talk?

[PHONE RINGING]

What is it about this place?

Look at all the bland faces.

I don't get it.

Come on.

We're the lucky
ones who pick up.

So we pick up a few
extras along the way,

but nothing that the
nurse can't clear.

You have gonorrhea
in your throat.

Oh, chestnut.

Why is it always me?

Am I prone to getting
this than everyone else?

Well, if you're more
promiscuous, then, of course,

it increases your chances.

Maybe time to rethink about
dressing up for the occasion.

But it's in the
throat, not down there.

Well we haven't detected
anything down there,

but that's not say
there's no infection.

Just takes someone to
kiss you and travel south,

then you do the math.

OK, so what is it?

Three tablets a day for a week?

Yes, and no sex for a week.

And also, you need to
get in touch with people

that you've had relations with
so that they can get tested.

Up for a bit of
overtime, are you?

Yes.

I love dealing with
pricks all day.

Can you believe it?

No sex for a week.

That's both my social life and
my income out of the window.

Oh, and I can't drink either.

Damn, I feel more
fucked now than I

did when I was having sex.

Uh, I think that'll
do you some good.

Use the time to think about
what you really want from life.

Oh, God, don't you get
all serious on me, as well.

Is this Veena, is it?

This isn't about Veena.

It's about you.

You're almost 30 and you're
still out there playing games.

What do you really
want from life?

Where are you going to end up?

You must have dreams,
desires, like everyone else.

I do.

But I'm not afraid of mine.

What is it you're afraid of'?

DALE (VOICEOVER): Come on, Raj.

Step into the unknown.

Feel what it's like.

When I fall, I'll feel
every bone shatter,

crack, and smash into
a thousand pieces.

And you know what?

I'll enjoy every moment.

What is it you're afraid of'?

L-- I didn't know
how to tell you this.

I've been buckling it up.

I really need your
help on this one.

I'm bringing the
wedding forward.

What?

There's been a
cancellation next

month and I know it's impulsive
and I'm scared stiff, but I--

Are you mad?

Last time we spoke, you didn't
know what was happening.

Why would you do
something like that?

Listen to me, Raj.

If you do this,
you're going to get

yourself in one hell of a mess.

Dale, just-- just write
the fucking speech.

Veena, it's perfect.

Do you think so?

Definitely.

GAVIN RILEY (VOICEOVER):
Hello, this is Gavin Riley.

That was the Cherry
Stones, Julia.

That'll be playing later on
today and throughout the day,

so stay tuned with
us, or particularly,

with me, Gavin Riley.

DALE: That stall better be
sparking when I get in there.

Yes, sir.

It will be, sir.

Listen, Raj, I've
had a think and it'll

be good to get to know Veena
a little bit better than I do,

you know?

Really?

Wow.

That's great.

That would mean a lot to me.

Thank you.

Well, it's only right
I get to know what all

the fuss is about, ain't it?

So when are you both free?

Well, um, we're not around
for the next couple of weeks,

but we're off tomorrow.

OK, well, Sean's coming
around for dinner tomorrow, so

why don't you join us'?

[LAUGHTER]

You cook?

That'll be a first.

I think I might--

Oh, Raj, I've got
someone on the other line.

6 o'clock tomorrow, yeah?

Yeah, sure, great.

I will let Veena know.

Looking forward to it.

All right, bye.

Hello, Zack speaking.

Are those your real pictures?

Yes, they are indeed.

How many inches
and are you cut?

Nine inches and uncut.

That works for me.

Can I ask you your name?

Dominic.

You say you do role play.

Do you have a school uniform?

Yes, I do, Dominic.

Can you bring us a sexy
friend around midday tomorrow?

Of course.

I've got a nice Brazilian
guy who can assist.

It's going to be
double though, Dominic.

OK, see you tomorrow.

Fine.

I can see some grime
on that toilet seat.

What are you paying me for, eh'?

Sort it out.

OK, sir.

Sorry, sir.

DALE: I can't hear you, boy.

I said OK, sir, sorry, sir.

Oh.

Put your glasses back on so
you can see what you're doing.

Yes, sir.

Thanks, sir.

Thanks, Dale.

And here's an extra 50.

You were definitely more
into it this evening.

See you, Pete.

Oh, and, um, try not to clean
up too much this week, OK?

[KNOCKING]

Zack?

Hi, Dominic, good to me you.

Listen, I'm sorry about
the, um, Brazilian guy,

but I'm sure you'll
find the job will

be done to your satisfaction.

[SIGH]

Come in.

So Charlie, you
enjoying school?

Oh, yes, I'm really
enjoying it actually.

I just love socializing.

And we have an art
department to die for.

Sex education was kind
of fun today, weren't it?

Oh, yeah, but I know
all of that anyhow.

How are things with
your girlfriend?

(WHISPERING) My girlfriend?

Aren't we doing gay role play?

(WHISPERING) Just play along.

Oh.

My girlfriend,
she's just fabulous.

Fabulous?

(VVHISPERING) Butch it up.

Um, my bitch, we make out
at least five times a day.

Really?

What do you do to her?

Tell me.

I've never done it with a girl.

Well, I take out her
titties and I give 'em a rub

and a shake and a squeeze
and that makes her purr.

Wow.

That sounds hot.

Then what do you do?

Um, well, I, uh, I part
her legs and I give her

a poke with my little finger.

DALE: Little finger?

I poke and I prod
and I slap and I kiss

and I lick and I sip from her.

You what?

You take a sip from her?

Zack, this just
isn't working for me.

You know, actually, I'm running
late for my cookery exam.

I really should go.

(WHISPERING) Sorry,
Dale, I did try.

I'm just way out of my depth.

I guess I'll see you at dinner.

So Dale, anyone else?

You ever been
with a guy before?

Well, I haven't been
with a guy before,

but I'm getting hard
just thinking about it.

I'd better take a closer look.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

Who's your head boy now?

Oh, you are.

Oh, God, that's good.

Who's your prefect now?

You are.

You know, a survey says
that over 60% of gay boys

have had a crush on
their best friends.

What do we all think about that'?

RAJ: Ow.

Well, most boys grow
into men and realize

it's never going to happen.

Three, two, one, and we're
back in the classroom.

You know what, miss, your
teaching method sucks.

Sorry, where were we?

Excuse me, everyone, while I go
and powder my cute little nose.

Do you really think
he has thing for you?

Who?

Sean?

Oh, yeah, I've
known it for years.

He's always like
one of those wives

you wake up next to after
a few years of marriage

and think I can't stand
the smell of it, let alone

the look of it.

Well, we are not having
one of those marriages.

[DOOR CLOSING]

More wine anyone'?

It's the last bottle.

And as my dear friend
Christine says,

it's not over until
it's finished.

That's right.

Dale, you were saying that
if you really love someone,

you'd shout it out for
the whole world to hear.

Darling, you're nearly 30.

So go on, shout it out.

There's only four of us here.

Go fuck yourself.

If it was a choice of fucking
myself or get fucked for money,

I'd go it alone any day.

DALE: You got it
alone, I don't care.

You have no idea
how crap you make

people feel sometimes, do you?

What you fail to understand
is rejection hurts

and I've had it all my life.

But you, you get one
little hint of it,

and you manipulate
it and you make

it everybody else's
problem so you

don't have to face the truth.

You're so goddamn weak.

[GROAN]

It's not how loud you shout or
how hard you hit, if you want

to be heard, speak the truth.

I'll check on him.

Well, that's not the way you
planned this evening, was it?

Go away, Veena, I'm
really not in the mood.

Didn't you call this dinner
party to get to me before I

marry your best friend?

So?

What do you want to ask?

You're really not
interested or you, Dale?

Do you realize how much
you've hurt your friend?

RAJ: Sean, wait.

Can you stop?

Sean?

Raj, stop playing the martyr.

I've just about had
up to here with you

and your perfect little life.

You don't know the first
thing about my life.

Really?

I have to listen to radio
Dale with it's 24 hour news

bulletins on the
Raj and Veena show.

Well, I can't help that.

Look, you really shouldn't let
things get to you like this.

How does it feel to
be that perfect, to be

that attractive, and needed?

I want to know.

Tell me.

Come on.

Stop being silly.

Get away from me.

Do you have any idea
how today felt for me?

He'll be all right
in a couple of days.

Why didn't you tell him you
were bitching about me and Raj,

and not him?

What are you talking about'?

Like a wife you can't bare
the smell of or look of?

Dale, I work with
children all day.

I'm not stupid.

Give me some credit, Dale.

You're in love with Raj.

Veena looks like the
cat that's got the cream.

She has that want for you.

And then I look over at Dale
and he's also looking at you.

It takes me a microphone
and six inch heels

and a well-rehearsed
routine to be heard.

Oh, God.

I don't even know why
they're interesting to you,

because your conversations
are just so incredibly dull.

Hah, don't hold back.

Don't worry about me.

VEENA: Why does it always take
a woman to say it the way it is?

I'm getting married
in two weeks.

We need to sort out
this inconvenience.

Inconvenience'?

You're unbelievable.

Have you got any
idea how it feels

to love someone so much that
they're in your every thought?

The pain you feel, the desire--

VEENAI Ah.

---You feel when you're
right up close to them.

VEENAI Ah.

How it consumes you'?

How it burns inside you?

The more you try to
ignore it, the more pain

you feel, the more it hurts,
the more it makes you sick.

VEENA: Ah, you're hurting me.

You've won the battle, Veena.

You've got him.

But I know how it works.

You two will get married.

We'll have a few more
awkward dinner parties.

And then you'll have
children and go--

go into some weird
family mode and project

all your shit on to them.

I hope it works out
for you, I really do.

[PHONE RINGING]

Hello?

Yeah, it is.

No, I haven't, but go ahead.

You know, once, I
was in the supermarket

and I saw this man
exchanging bread.

They all had nuts on the crust.

His partner had an allergy.

He took time to notice.

He looked out for him.

You have people looking
out for you, don't you?

I wish.

No man's stayed around for more
than five minutes in my life.

And why the hell should they?

Just look at me.

I'm not like everyone else.

That's why I started
painting my face,

to give people something
a little bit more

interesting to look at.

Now I just do it to hide.

You have many qualities,
you just hide them well.

If you showed people
the real you more often,

you may just surprise yourself.

Now I know why people
to listen to you.

You make a lot of sense when
you're not being so dull.

Now let me look at your face.

I wouldn't do that.

I'm sorry, I had no idea you--

Not many people do.

I thank you for noticing.

Fuck.

Fuck.

Dale, what's happened?

Fuck.

VEENA: What has happened?

That guy who was
murdered on the Heath--

It's my mate.

Ricardo.

Oh, my God.

I'm losing everyone.

Oh, fuck.

No, you're not.

What?

Look, you've got two
great friends in your life.

You're not losing them.

God, Dale, if anything,
you're going to have

Raj all to yourself very soon.

I don't get you.

You've been sitting around that
dinner table for the last two

and half hours talking
to Raj about marriage.

And now you're leaving him?

It's not through choice.

Why not?

I have a tumor.

I've been told it's-- it's
growing fast and it's pushing

my brain into my spinal column.

And I've been
given a few months.

Ha, can you believe that?

A few months.

[CRYING]

VEENA: I don't believe it.

I'm marrying him, but you're--
you're gonna have him.

God.

Do you know I love him so much'?

I love him more
than anything, but I

can't give him what he wants.

You know what Raj is like.

Puts on a brave face and smiles
and pretends everything's OK,

but he is being ripped
apart on the inside.

I can see it in his eyes.

I even hear him
crying sometimes.

He needs you.

I need you to promise me
you'll always be there for him.

I'm counting on you.

VEENA: I'm counting on you.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

REPORTER (ON TV): Police
are continuing with a murder

inquiry in Blackheath
in London after a man

was found killed yesterday.

Ricardo Nunez, age
27, was stabbed

eight times in a spot
described by police as being

notorious with gay men.

In an emotional
appeal for witnesses,

Ricardds father
described his son

as being a friendly,
loving man who

wore his heart on his sleeve and
always saw the best in people.

Cheer up, kiddo, [INAUDIBLE].

It already has.

What's worse, it seems
to keep on happening.

What kind I get you, Mr. Gere?

No, you're right.

Let me get you something.

What would you like?

Do you know what
I'd really like?

A happy ending, just like in
"Pretty Woman," where Richard

takes Julia away from a messed
up world, her friends, her job,

everything-

But this isn't a movie, and you
certainly aren't Richard Gere.

Well, my name is Richard.

Then we're halfway there then.

I'd like a vodka
and tonic, thanks.

How about joining
me later for a drink?

Don't take pity on me.

I'm not.

This fairy spreads
her wings at 7:30.

Oh, yeah?

Right.

Could you get to my place for,
oh, let's see, 11 o'clock?

11?

Steady on, love, I'm
not that kind of girl.

Oh, trust me, I'm
not that kind of guy.

It never rains, but
it flipping pours.

How's my gorgeous
boy today then?

He's probably getting
ready for his big clay.

How are you?

Well, you know,
self-centered, cruel, upset,

trying desperately to say sorry.

Hey, that's not the Dale
I love or love to hate.

Don't go soft on
me now, princess.

Flowers, I mean, come
on, what ever happened

to good old fashioned
snow in a bag?

Look, they're not
for you, are they?

They're for--

Yeah, I heard.

I'm sorry to hear about Ricardo.

I never met him, but
from what you told me,

he certainly lived
life to the full.

Are you OK?

Yeah.

I'm going to place these on
the spot where it happened.

You be careful.

The Heath is not the safest
place to go at the moment.

If you'll like,
I'll come with you.

Thanks.

We'll go after work.

I've got a couple of hours
to spare before my date.

Before your what?

Seems somebody doesn't find
me unbearable to look at.

It's OK, Raj saw
through your mind games.

He was really good
to me last night.

He's not such a dick.

I know.

I had good chat
with Veena as well.

Perhaps they make the
perfect match after all.

You really should think
about your speech.

One step ahead.

I wrote it and emailed
it across to you.

Let me know it it's
too much, will you?

There aren't many flowers.

He wasn't exactly
Lady Di, was he?

Just another gay
attack, I suppose.

To think, he came
to this country

to make a better
life for himself.

Poor sod.

"We never met, yet
somehow I feel connected.

You were one of us and
were taken from this world

simply for being at the wrong
place at the wrong time.

May you rest in peace."

"Now, I bet you wished
you'd practiced safe sex."

Uh, sick bastard.

I can't believe they're
still coming here.

Well--

What's it going to take'?

Now the press have
got hold of it,

it's going to be a playground
for married men, isn't it?

What time's your date?

You're not.

Be rude not to, wouldn't it?

Go on.

Please yourself
like you always do.

I Will.

Oh, and Sean?

Good luck.

Go to hell, Dale.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

I just don't get it.

Why would anyone willingly
go out on a date with you?

You know, when I used
to take to school,

they used to do
me for littering.

Was that the same
day that you stuck

your face out the car window
and got arrested for mooning?

It's just a few drinks.

Oh, God, you should see him.

He's so handsome,
distinguished, silver hair,

just like Richard Gere.

Well, we know what he likes
to get up to in his spare time.

What?

He puts tins of
ham inside himself.

He what?

Where'd you hear that from?

When you and Dale were
talking one night, I was

walking past your room, so--

We said hamsters.

I can't believe you
were eavesdropping.

You are so nosy.

I wouldn't have to
eavesdrop if you didn't

close the door and whisper.

I can't win.

If I show no interest,
you ram it down my throat.

What you need is
a good man, then

you could find something
less intoxicating to ram down

your throat.

I can't work that one
out, it's over my head.

I mean you need a good dick.

Oh, well, I have you, dear.

So tell me more
about the silver fox.

Well, there's not much to tell.

He, uh, mysterious with
an air of authority.

What's he do?

Hopefully, everything.

I blame Dustin Hoffman.

What for'?

For making cocks in
frocks fashionable.

What do you mean?

"Tootsie?"

Oh, Christine.

Oh, God, that was another
video I bought for you.

Sean?

Hm?

Don't feel you gotta
rush home tonight.

Don't go reading
my diary again.

You didn't even put it back in
the right place the last time.

Well, you got no
worries there, love.

I didn't even make
it through January.

It's hardly a good read.

I think you're better off
sticking with paints than pens.

Don't set fire to yourself
in bed tonight, sweetie.

Don't take your clothes
off in bed tonight,

not if you want a second date.

I can't believe out of 10,000
sperms, you were the quickest.

I can't believe that when you
appeared on the family tree,

nobody cut it down.

[PHONE RINGING]

Andy.

Right.

Ricardo, he's, uh,
he's no longer-- he

doesn't do this anymore, Andy.

Yeah.

OK, I can do one on one.

Been gagged loads of times.

Rape's OK, but it'll
cost you double, yeah?

OK.

I'll be in the
Sauna in 20 minutes.

Course.

Wouldn't want to upset
the wife, would we?

All right.

Have some wine,
calm the nerves.

That'd be lovely, but
I've got to be honest.

I'm really not that nervous.

Well, I was actually
referring to mine.

I'm no harm to anyone.

Yeah, I know.

You do seem a little tense.

Bet it's been
awhile since you've,

uh, had a lady in your company.

Indeed, it has.

So, Richard, tell me a
little about yourself.

Where do I start?

As Dame Julie says--

Yeah, I'll start at
the very beginning.

Mister, you're a fast learner,
a man after my own heart.

Oh, I think that your
opinion of me may change.

I've done some
really bad things.

I want you to know
me, the real me.

You see, for years,
I never knew myself.

I was so confused.

I felt so lonely.

And the friends I had are
not the friends you have.

But then, it was just me.

There's no escape
from what I was.

Do you have secrets?

Of course.

Oh, I'm not talking
about little secrets

that you can have
with your friends.

I'm talking about
life changing secrets.

I've one things
I'm so ashamed of.

I bet you have no
idea what it does

to someone knowing
that he single-handedly

destroyed a family.

All the guilt I feel
inside, I just can't

keep it to myself anymore.

I've got to right myself.

I see a lot of me in you.

But you have such an
amazing confidence.

I mean, you wear your
heart on your sleeve,

but you display with
such vivid colors.

And how did you stay so strong?

I bet you have no
idea of the effect you

have on other people's lives.

You love your family, don't you?

Well, we will have to
make do with out lot.

It's no big deal.

Everyone's got crosses to bear.

So if you were taken
from your family,

that would be no big deal.

Now, listen here,
kiddo, you have

to realize that not everything
is always as it seems.

And yeah, shit happens, but
we have complete control

to change our lives.

Look, this is all getting a
little too Baby Jane for me.

I think I really need to--

You're not going anywhere.

Not until I do
what I have to do.

Years ago, people were less
understanding of my kind.

You couldn't get away
with those colors.

My world was a
much darker place.

The rainbow may be
shining on the window,

but inside, the lights
aren't always on.

Look, Richard, you're
a lovely guy and all,

but we've all got our scars,
but I was looking for something

a little lighter tonight.

My wife tried to
understand my needs.

But how could she accept
me for what I was?

I made her life hell.

I brought her down.

Couldn't imagine you
bringing anyone down.

Well, I left her
on her own late

at night while I went
out hunting for gay men.

I was an animal.

I just took 'em, didn't
even know their names.

I became addicted.

Well, you know what it's like to
be an addict, don't you, Sean?

I only felt complete when I was
out there in the danger zone.

And knowing I would
eventually get caught just

added to my excitement.

And then I did get
caught, and only

then, I knew I'd fucked up.

How do you mean?

Well, screwing with gay
men, it cost me everything.

My family.

What the fuck'?

When you call me kiddo,
it wasn't just a pet name.

First date I've had in months.

Well, if it's any consolation,
I never said it was a date.

And like I said, I've made
some terrible mistakes.

But just so that you
know, I dream of yours,

you know, of a happy ending.

I want that too.

When I finally tracked you
down to working in the pub,

I knew the moment that I
saw you, that you were mine.

I felt so proud.

It was the happiest
moment of my life.

[CRYING]

DALE (VOICEOVER): Fantasies
are a funny thing.

When I'm not having them,
I'm cashing in on them.

I've mastered this art form.

I'm a pro.

But not everyone
understands the fine line

between reality and fantasy.

You hear all the
time of rapists,

pedophiles, and murderers.

I've flirted with
these intruders,

but never been seduced.

Thought I was indestructible.

Look at him wearing
Ricardds bracelet

like some kind of trophy.

Knife looks sharp.

I thought it was only
children that used knives.

What led him to this?

His hatred for gays-- or is
it self-loathing and rejecting

of what he really is?

I guess this is going to hurt.

He's a pro.

Has immaculate timing.

It's the build up
and the suspense

that gets us in such a state.

I wonder how long he
kept Ricardo waiting.

Guess I'll be able
to ask him soon.

Can you guess where
he's stabbing me?

[GROANING]

Listen.

Let your imagination run wild.

Come on.

Explore.

Imagine how it feels.

God, it's important to feel.

On an occasion like
today, there are no words

to be used to ease the pain.

Before the death of my friend,
I asked him to be my best man.

He was unable to fulfill that
role, but thanks to our friend

Sean, I have the
speech that he wrote.

Oddly enough, I think it'd
be more fitting today.

I'd like to share
his words with you.

"My best friend--

We have known each
other for a lifetime

and my heart is filled
with so much love for you.

I know I'm not the only one
here today that feels that way.

There have been many times when
I have questioned this love--"

Sorry.

"Where it comes
from, why it makes me

act irrationally, and
sometimes selfish.

But you know what?

It doesn't matter
where it comes from,

it's more important to know
that my love for you is ongoing.

From today, you'll
be living a new life

surrounded by loved ones.

Recently, we had a hear
to heart discussing

venturing into the unknown and
allowing ourselves to feel.

Well, I have been doing
a lot of this lately

and I felt every bone
shatter, crack, and smash

into a thousand pieces.

I embraced every
moment I was feeling.

Thank you so much
for letting me feel.

To my amazement it did not
hurt, as you were my safety net.

So go embrace this
new beginning and make

the most of every
single second, as I now

realize how precious life is.

You have my blessing
and love always.

Dale. "

DALE (VOICEOVER):
Not a bad turn out.

You know, I often
used to fantasize

about how I was going to go an
who would be mourning for me.

Selfish, I know, but doesn't
everyone at some point?

I mean, look at their faces.

Veena, she's there
supporting Raj, but clearly

mourning her own funeral.

Poor gal.

Pete, sweet, crazy Pete-- I
was more than a game to you.

I was not unique in my offering.

You'll find someone
else to fill my role.

Ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Estee
Applauder, my friend, Sean.

I'm going to miss you, your
honesty, comedy, colors,

all your qualities.

They'll stay with me.

Christine, you faced the
uncertainty that one day, Sean

will no longer be by your side.

Your past still
controls your present.

You need to be honest with Sean.

Not discussing things
allows your past to haunt

you for the rest of your life.

I remember the joy in Mum's face
when Dad got this beautiful set

for their anniversary.

The noise as Mum screams,
helpless, desperate, sickening.

I shouted with every
bit of feeling I had.

That's when I felt his
hands around my throat.

Six years old and
gasping for air,

where does his hatred come from?

What creates a monster?

Pulled the kitchen knife,
it was on the sideboard.

I plunged it into his stomach.

He stared at me.

And then it was over.

I must've been a constant
reminder of the man

who broke your spirit.

You didn't like all
the choices I made.

But as you know, I
needed to be strong.

Next time I see you, I'm
going to hold you so tight

and tell you everything's
going to be OK.

Fuck off.

DALE (VOICEOVER): Well,
what did you expect?

To see me covered in
blood, murdered by Andy?

Please, he can barely
perform a rape.

Me and my overactive
imagination, humoring myself.

I'm still narrating my story,
bringing you into my world,

helping you escape yours.

Do you escape much?

I like it when you do.

Do you need a little
support and guidance?

Well, if you do, I
know a good guide.

You'd love it.

It'd be safe.

Because as we both
know, there are

some nasty people out there.

[MUSIC PLAYING]