Come on, love.
What have I told you?
It isn't deliberate.
You said that at three o'clock this morning
when you kicked me out of bed.
Oh, I didn't mean for you to go.
It was so hot.
I couldn't breathe.
You used to tell me it was cosy.
Here, drink your water.
Yeah.
For goodness' sake, Connie!
I'm sorry, hon, I'm just tired.
I really think I should see a doctor.
No need for that.
You'll soon be on the mend.
Anyway, shake a leg, me dear,
it's lunchtime.
You can't lie here all day.
I suppose not.
Better get dressed.
The manager could be in any minute.
You know what she's like.
That's my girl.
Rob, are you kidding?!
It's Movie Night and I've already chosen the movie!
Well, can't you try and get out of it?
Well, try harder!
Bloomin' heck!
He's only trying to wriggle out of Movie Night for a boring retirement
party he's forgotten all about.
Hey, if it's a Movie Night you're after, Karen, well...
Luca, you're going to the cinema tonight, aren't you?
What? Well, yes, but...
So, Karen could go with you, Rob
could go to his retirement party and
everybody's happy.
Really?
Well, you don't mind, do you, Luca?
No. Yeah. I don't know, erm...
I actually finish about four so
we're going to try and catch an early screening.
Oh, well, that's interesting cos
Scarlett is doing evening surgery,
so I'm sure she wouldn't mind if I
ask her to come in a bit earlier, so, yeah!
The thing is, Karen, it's a bit of a date night.
You are so gullible.
As if I would play gooseberry.
What are you going to go and see? No idea.
Don't care.
Hey.
So, how you doing?
I'm fine. Yeah?
Thanks for the chat the other day.
It really helped.
Any time.
Oh, rubbish, absolute rubbish!
Lucky Les, ha!
We were this close to a mixed grill
for two tonight at Hungry Hank's
until he clomped home in fifth pla...
Are we going to the bingo?
I didn't think you'd be up for it.
No, Clyde.
I'm sorry.
I would if I could, you know that, don't you?
Well, what's with the coat?
The surgery said if I can pop in
in the next hour or so the doctor could see me.
Those places give me the heebie-jeebies.
Want me to go with you?
You don't have to.
Erm, are you doing anything tonight?
Sorry?
I'm having a bit of a night in on my own,
and, you know, a bit of supper, a movie,
wondered if you'd like to join, if you're free.
Thanks, but things are a bit hectic at the moment.
Oh, OK, another time.
Yeah, definitely. I'd like that.
I believe you're new to us, Mrs Wheatley?
Yes, I moved in with Mr Tyler a couple of months ago.
It seemed sensible to transfer here.
Right. Well, welcome.
And we're here to help.
What can I do for you?
I just don't feel well, doctor.
I can't seem to shake it off.
All right, well, why don't you tell me all about it?
It's this cough,
it just won't go away.
And when did it start?
Couple of weeks ago, a bit more, probably.
All right. Anything else going on, like any chest pains?
All right, OK, I'm going to check your temperature.
It won't take long.
This just goes in...
..into the ear. There we go.
Are you on any medication?
Antihistamines sometimes for a pollen allergy.
But it's manageable.
I'm usually fit as a fiddle.
Well, that is great to hear.
Yeah, temperature is a little raised.
Could you pop your coat off for me
and lean forward if you can?
If it's all right with you,
I'll have a little listen in.
OK, so, if you could take some deep
breaths for me, please, in and out.
In.
That's it, and out.
And in...
..and out.
One more for luck, in...
..and out.
Right, you can put your coat back on now.
What's the verdict, doctor?
I can hear a slight rattle which
would suggest an infection.
But it's nothing to worry about, we'll sort it out.
You'll soon be right as rain.
It would have been good if you'd come in and seen me sooner.
Clyde didn't think it was anything serious.
Who's Clyde?
Mr Tyler, my...
..my friend.
Is Clyde a bit of an armchair GP?
Yeah, I know the sort.
OK, I'm going to write you up
a prescription for some antibiotics.
But I would also like you to get some rest.
I wish I could.
What's stopping you, Mrs Wheatley?
Mrs Wheatley?
I just feel so tired, doctor.
PHONE BUZZES
Everything OK?
Karen?
That offer - if it's not too late,
I'd love to come over.
Of course, great!
Yeah, I'll cook us some supper,
have a glass of wine or three.
Put the world to rights, bit of a natter.
That might take some time.
Well, we've got all night. Yay!
I'm so sorry.
How embarrassing.
Mrs Wheatley...Constance...
Connie. Connie.
You have got nothing to be embarrassed about.
I don't know what's wrong with me.
I can't think straight,
I feel so weak.
And I haven't even got energy for...
..for anything.
I'm sorry, what do you mean, exactly?
Well, you know.
Oh!
Right, yeah.
My husband died when he was 44.
There was never anyone else.
And I thought, if that's the way it has to be...
I got used to being on my own.
And then suddenly, out of the blue,
six months, well, six months
yesterday, in fact, I met Clyde.
And he made - I felt so...
Oh, we had fun, doctor, we've had so much fun.
And now it's all gone wrong.
If only I wasn't so damn tired all the time!
Well, you've had this chest infection, haven't you?
Which we're going to sort out.
I'm scared, doctor.
Oh, no, no, I mean, Clyde's only had
himself to consider all his life.
I think I'm a burden to him.
I'm frightened that the party might be over.
I don't think you should be telling me all this, Connie.
No.
Maybe the honeymoon part of your
relationship has come to an end
and now you're on to the next phase.
You've got to work out a way around each other.
When you go home...
I haven't really got a home any more.
What do you mean?
SHE COUGHS
Connie?
Oh!
I need biscuit!
Karen's invited me to her place tonight.
Oh, that's nice.
You haven't told her anything
about me and Rich, have you?
No, no, I haven't told anyone and I won't.
In that case, I'm really looking
forward to dinner and a glass of wine. Oh!
Dinner? Did she say that,
did she say she was cooking?
More or less.
Hey, psst, psst, psst!
Karen is going to cook for Kirsty tonight.
Oh, poor you!
I'd grab a sandwich before you go. Why?
She's a terrible cook.
She's the worst. Really? Yeah.
I need to go.
Well, enjoy the cinema. Thank you.
Is she really that bad? Mm.
You know where we are if you need us.
And next time, you are not going to
leave it until the last minute.
I promise.
Have you seen my friend?
Oh, I think he left.
Oh.
Oh, there you are. You ready?
I've been prescribed some antibiotics.
We need to call in at the chemist.
Thank you, doctor.
Antibiotics, eh? That's serious.
I didn't know.
Anyway, it's not much, but it's all
I could find on the short...
Oh!
No, no, I...
Thank you, but I can't.
Connie? Excuse me.
Pollen allergy.
I didn't know.
What am I going to do with these?
Would you...?
Oh, my goodness! Oh, gosh, thank you, that's so kind!
Yeah, 7.99!
What?
Nearly eight quid.
You, erm, you enjoy them flowers.
I think one might have done us.
I'll get through mine before the movie's started.
Really? Easy.
And before you start, it's popcorn so
calorie-free and good for you.
But this is sweet popcorn with melted butter.
Yeah, well, plain popcorn tastes like cardboard.
Comfy? Yeah.
At last.
Hello.
GIRL RETCHES
That's all we need.
Just ignore them. Why? Why should we?
They don't matter.
Besides, it'll kill them that
they're not getting a reaction.
GIRL RETCHES
KNOCK AT DOOR
This note was just pushed through the door.
Oh, let me find my specs.
Let me save you the time.
"Your latest squeeze is keeping us
"all awake with her coughing.
"Tell her to stop.
"We know what you're up to."
I knew that coughing would land us in trouble.
It's that jealous old bat next door.
Hopefully, she won't tell Sonya.
Just how many women have you had
coming in and out of those windows?
Oh, don't listen to them, Connie!
About three.
Including me?
Four?!
In how...
How long have you been here, 18 months?
I was lonely.
How did you find the time to be lonely?
It's no fun being on your own sometimes.
I have made such a fool of myself.
Oh, come on, Connie!
No.
I don't want to carry on like this, Clyde, I can't.
Where are you going? To pack.
You're not well!
Connie?
What will you do?
Keep the noise down, Clyde.
People might talk.
You are unbelievable.
That I am.
Luca? Yeah.
This movie's terrible.
I know.
Wait, you chose it!
You thought I brought you here to watch this rubbish?
I think the action off the screen's much more interesting.
Oh, gross, get a room!
No.
No, no. Excuse me.
PHONE RINGS
Ah! Ah, Mrs Constance Wheatley.
Connie.
Oh, her, with the charming boyfriend?
Dubious, more like.
Well, he did buy her flowers.
Which she's allergic to and then
he tries to get you to pay for them.
Nobody's perfect.
So, what do we do now?
Call her next of kin?
A Mr Clyde Tyler...same address.
In that case, I think I'll drop
it round myself after evening surgery.
Why?
Because she was nice and
she seemed vulnerable.
And she's got a "dubious" boyfriend?
Yeah, something like that.
What's the address?
No, mate, you really should have come, the movie's cracking.
Plus, there are these two guys that keep on snogging!
Yeah, no, like, right in screen two.
It's really ruining our cinematic experience!
You're being really homophobic and that's not appropriate.
Did you hear that?
Sad!
Erm, what you on about?
You making retching noises when we were kissing.
Sh! Don't shush me!
There is no way that I'm homophobic.
I'm pansexual, stupid.
You're the one that's being all judgmental.
OK, so what's your problem with us, then?
It's not cos you're gay -
it's cos you're old!
Old?
I'm not old. I go to festivals...
Sh!
Oldies shouldn't be allowed to like kiss and do stuff -
it's just too many kinds of wrong.
Yeah, no, he's, like, proper old.
Right, come on.
Don't you want to see the end?
No, absolutely not, this film's terrible.
Sh, sit down!
We're not old! Are we old?
No.
I mean, yes. She's a child.
It's all relative, isn't it?
You're right, this is rubbish.
Come on.
Where are we going?
Back to my place - where we won't be interrupted.
That's if you can catch me, Grandad.
Come on!
What's he done?
What did he do to you?
You look terrible.
He didn't do anything.
It's a chest infection, that's all.
Look, I thought I might stay for a few days. If that's all right?
Sift through some of my stuff,
take a couple of things I might need.
It's a bit out of the blue.
Roj and I are going away at the weekend.
What's going on?
Oh, honestly, Mother, what were you
thinking, shacking up with a dodgy old sailor?
He was a merchant seaman.
But a man like that, what would Dad have thought?
Oh, I don't want to argue with you
any more, Laura, I'm too tired.
I should have phoned first, I know.
Sit down.
This will always be yours and Dad's house.
Of course you can stay...
..for a few days.
It's going to be weird saying
goodbye when the time comes, but that's OK.
Nothing stays the same.
No.
Or nor should it, change is important.
Yeah.
Oh. Here you go.
You shouldn't have but thank you.
Oh, it's my favourite!
I asked Ruhma.
Oh, brilliant! Thank you.
Supper is not going to be long.
I hope you haven't gone to too much trouble.
I haven't gone to any trouble at all, it's being delivered.
By the time I got home and changed, oh, I couldn't be bothered to cook.
So, I hope you like Thai.
Love it!
Can I ask you something?
What you said earlier about change.
How do you know when you're doing the right thing?
Well, I suppose you talk things through with people
or trust your gut instinct.
Sometimes I think it's overrated.
Hm, maybe.
What on earth did you see in him, Mother?
He made me laugh.
But you barely knew each other.
Such a rough diamond...
..the stories, the tattoos.
You've moved in with Popeye.
Don't be unkind,
it doesn't suit you.
You know, the boys saw you both down
the betting shop, shouting at the TV.
They're 19 and 23,
I'm sure they got over the trauma.
And I expect you paid for everything.
As a matter of fact, it was the other way round.
Oh, we had such fun, Laura.
The sex was great.
Mother!
What have you become? Alive.
I was with your father for 25 years.
And for longer than that, I've been on my own.
Doing the right thing, saying the right thing.
It was so boring!
You had security, a lovely husband.
With Clyde, he just...
..got me, straight away.
Then why are you here?
Mr Tyler, Mr Tyler!
I'm trying to get hold of Connie Wheatly.
I cannot for the life of me work out
why everyone says she doesn't even live here.
Well, she doesn't.
That is, she does - or she did.
What do you want?
We found her phone.
Oh! No, you don't.
Where's Connie?
She left me.
I was punching way above my weight so...
..what did I expect?
What about you, are you going to stay at The Mill?
Definitely.
Oh, that's good!
It's the best place I've ever worked.
I mean, we have our fallings out,
but we look out for each other, we really do.
Good to know. Sounds like you'll miss the place.
Ah, yeah, but this is mine and Rob's time.
I mean, we were like you and Rich at one point.
How so?
Young!
You know, erm...
..working all the hours,
juggling babies, busy all the time.
And all the pressures that come with that.
And it gets better over time.
Not always, not for everybody.
It can't, can it?
Hang on, you made her climb in
through the window?
What were you thinking?
You don't understand.
Not all the time, just sometimes...
..at night she would leave via the
main door and come back in through the window.
Then, in the morning, she would leave
the same way and I would buzz her in.
Why?
So nobody would know that she was spending the night with me.
She's not supposed to be here.
Single tenancy flats only.
Where's all her stuff?
Her possessions, her photographs?
She kept it in a bag under the bed.
I can't believe I'm hearing this.
I knew it wouldn't last.
Someone like her, someone like me.
We did have a few laughs, though.
Oh, like you did with all these other women, I suppose?
I'd never met anybody like her.
Mr Tyler, where is she?
She's at her daughter's.
It was Connie's.
She signed it over to Laura and
Roger just before she moved in here.
You said you didn't think it would last - well, clearly, she did.
It was her decision.
She ended it.
She said... She was upset.
She's been ill.
People say things in the heat of the moment.
That's what happens when you're in a relationship.
Surely you know that?
Of course I do.
I have known lots of ladies in my time.
Well, you have clearly learnt nothing from them.
When did you meet Connie?
A few months ago - three, no, four...
No.
Connie knew exactly when.
It was six months ago yesterday.
Now, do you want her back?
Good. Come with me.
No, they don't like me!
I'm not going to that house.
Yes, you are.
But we're going to make a stop on
the way there - we need to see someone.
So bring your coat.
And your keys.
Can I ask you a question?
So, when I said that we were going
to get our supper delivered,
you looked kind of relieved.
Did I? No! Maybe a bit.
Massively!
OK.
Ruhma said, and Luca backed her up...
I knew it! She told you I was a rubbish cook, didn't she?
Honestly, you burn ONE shepherd's pie!
I'm so sorry.
I promise you, she was winding you up!
I know, it's fine.
You should probably know Rich and I have split up, he's gone.
I'm so sorry.
Oh, was that a mutual thing?
No.
That stuff you were saying about change...
..we were practically teenagers when
we got together and had Ollie.
I'm not the person I was then any more.
No chance of getting back together?
I thought I could make the split amicable...
..and that we could both move on.
I was wrong about that one.
And then I was going to tell Ollie
after he went to training camp.
But he found out.
Now he hates me.
Oh, I've made such a mess of things, you've no idea.
Visitors for you, Mother.
Dr Haskey?
You left your phone at The Mill.
I picked this gentleman up along the way.
Hello, Connie.
How are you feeling?
How do you think she feels?
I miss you.
Of course you do.
I should have looked after you better.
I'm rubbish at illness.
And...
..I'm selfish.
Yes, I know.
I don't want you clambering in
and out of windows any more.
What?
Is this the life you've chosen for yourself?
For goodness' sake...
Oh, shut up, Laura!
She already thinks I'm a nymphomaniac.
We might as well add cat burglar to the list.
SHE COUGHS
Have you started your antibiotics yet?
I wasn't really allowed to stay in
Clyde's flat, he had to sneak me in and out.
You think I should stay here?
It makes sense.
Well, for a few days.
I see.
Oh, for goodness' sake!
How can two people with a combined age of 150
be so bad at relationships?
He means while you're not feeling
very well so you can feel better.
Oh.
That's right.
I never minded being on my own
when there were more tomorrows than yesterdays.
The other women, Connie...
..I was stupid.
They weren't...
..a patch on you.
I'm sorry about going blah.
I'm not usually like that.
When I said we've got each other's backs, I meant it.
I'm really glad you came over.
So am I. Thanks.
DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS
ROB: Hello, my gorgeous woman!
Drunk.
Ooh!
Oh!
Hi, Kirsty.
Kettle's just boiled if you want to make yourself
a nice strong black coffee.
What a good idea!
I should be going.
No, you don't have to.
Ooh, you've left me some curry.
Great, cos I'm starving.
No, no, no, no, that's leftovers!
Hm?
Mm!
Clyde's motto is, "Yesterday's history,
"tomorrow's mystery."
I've heard worse.
I really like your take on life, Clyde.
But I realise now it's not for me.
I'd like a little less mystery and a bit more certainty about tomorrow.
Ah.
Yeah, of course.
Yeah, I got it.
What she's saying is,
what are you going to do when she's feeling better?
That's what I said!
Dr Haskey told me to talk to Sonya.
She knew about us, everybody knew.
So it's over.
Oh.
Oh, what he is trying and failing
so very badly to tell you is...
..the management company have
another complex with flats for couples. Don't they?
Really?
I'm going to give them a ring in the morning.
Dr Haskey's going to put in a word for us.
Oh, oh, that's wonderful!
Oh, thank you so much!
You're very welcome.
Now, I'll be in the car.
Don't be long, this lady needs rest,
as do I.
Yeah.
So, we've got one of those on our hands, have we? Huh?
An office flirt.
You leave all of this to your wife, mate?
Is Matt around or is he back at work now?
He's still at home. Oh.
And he's being supportive?
Yeah, I'm a bad partner as well as a dad.
Tell me something I don't know. Nobody's said that.
How are we going to get our beach bodies ready for summer, huh?
I can think of a few ways.