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ALARM SOUNDS
Hey, how are you?
Yeah, good thanks. You?
I'm fine. I...
I just... I got to work and I...
Zara?
Is everything OK?
We should meet up for a coffee today and catch up.
Yes. Yes, sure.
OK. I'll see you later then. Bye.
OK. Bye.
Morning. Morning.
You're early.
Yeah.
How is everything?
At home, I mean. Can't be easy.
No.
How's Rob?
Yeah, we definitely want to go with the option
that we talked about for the wreath
and I think just two vases with the white lilies for the wake.
Can you send an invoice over? I'll get my dad to do a bank transfer.
I think that's everything.
Thanks, then. Bye.
Thanks, love.
I'll talk to Jack about doing some sandwiches and nibbles
for when we get back after.
Dad, we need to choose a picture of Mum for the order of service.
I thought maybe this?
Or something else if you'd prefer? No.
No, it's perfect.
Right. I have got a video call with the celebrant.
Listen, are you sure that...
..you're OK with doing all of this?
You've got your list with the music and everything?
In here. 'Course you have.
Try and eat something, Dad.
I will.
# I'll wait here
# For you
# For I'm broken
# Down
# Coming down
# This town
# For my heart lies... #
"Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here...
"..Warm southern wind,
"Blow softly here...
"..Green sod above,
"Lie light, lie light...
"..Good night, dear heart...
"..Good night."
# Don't give a damn if you still can't see
# Still my heart beats for you
# Have become
# All I lost
# And all I hoped for
# But I
# Must carry on
# Always one
# Never broken
# Run to the lobby where I saw you try
# Don't give a damn for your reasons why
# Where soul feels
# Down in the valley where the church bells cry
# I'll lead them over to your eyes
# Whoa
# I'm one
# I am one. #
I'll see you later.
Bye.
Enough to freeze your backside off out there.
Try sitting with the door pinging open every five seconds.
Want a coffee? Yes, please. You're a treasure.
Hang on, whose is that?
Don't know.
Well, bagsy I'm having it!
Not exactly Gaultier, but beggars can't be choosers.
Take that off! Why? Bit butch for you, isn't it?
It's Karen's.
Oh.
Put it in here, please. This is Karen's stuff to be collected later.
Try and keep your hands off it.
Dad! Breakfast!
Nice one. I could get used to this.
Where's my shirt?
The one you said you'd wash last night, the grey one?
It's in the machine. It'll be damp. Sorry.
I'll put it in the airing cupboard. It'll be dry by teatime.
Do you fancy a beer later? I could finish work early. I'm meeting Mum.
You kept that quiet. We're going to the cinema.
I still feel really bad about moving out, so...
I offered, my treat.
Might be a nice opportunity to have a little chat.
About what? Me and your mother getting back together.
Oh, here we go. Well, you can't say she's happy on her own.
If you thought that, you wouldn't be taking her to the cinema,
trying to cheer her up.
You really think she'll have you back? Yes.
Women do this, son - throw their toys around.
The trick is...to back off, let 'em calm down,
recognise what they're missing.
You...do the groundwork this afternoon.
Put in a good word for me. She listens to you.
Good lad!
KNOCK ON DOOR
Come in!
I've got a patient.
I know, I said you'd be a minute.
KNOCK ON DOOR
Come in! Come in!
You asked for me? Close the door.
OK, what's the cloak-and-dagger routine?
Don't talk to me about cloaks. I could do with one today.
That and thermal knickers.
I've asked Kirsty to join us to talk strategy.
Now, I know everyone's upset and discombobulated
about Karen, I get that.
Understandable, given how sudden it was.
Exactly.
That's why we need to do something - an intervention.
No, no, no - people need time, that's all,
to process the loss.
PHONE RINGS
Sorry. Do you mind if I take this? It'll only take a minute.
Hello?
It's not our place to get involved, Mum.
I know what I'm doing. You'll make things worse.
Still OK for the cinema? I thought we could grab some lunch first.
I am, but on one condition.
I'm not sitting through some zombie horror nightmare.
I was going to suggest a comedy. Good, I could do with a laugh.
Oh, hang on, I've got another call.
Sorry, Mum.
It's fine. I'd better go, I've got a meeting.
All right, shall we meet at the Icon, say...one-ish?
Perfect. Bye, love.
Oh... Ahe-hem!
How's it going?
HE STRAINS
I'm trying to get this flaming battery out.
I'm just nipping into town if there's anything you need.
No, thank you.
I'm also going to the surgery.
There's some of Mum's things to collect... Oh! Oh, damn it!
Are you OK? Yes, I'm OK!
Will you stop asking me if I'm OK?!
Sorry. See you later.
Suni? Yep? I've got a woman on the phone - Binita?
She says she's your auntie and you're not answering your mobile.
We're trying to put her off visiting. Can you tell her I'm busy?
Any sign of Mrs Peters? She is here, she must have gone to the loo. OK.
You OK?
Yeah.
Mum said you were with Karen when she had her first heart attack.
Mmm. You were good mates?
Yeah.
Well, I'm always here if you need to talk, Luca.
Luca, Mrs Peters is waiting for you. OK.
Thank you.
You know...
Dad sends his love, by the way.
You know he misses you.
He misses having his shirts ironed.
True!
He's not great at the laundry, as I've discovered.
Do you, um...
Do you miss him?
I don't miss the aggro. No.
Still, I mean, who knows?
You might get back together, it happens all the time in the movies.
Anyway, um...
Oh.
What about High Stakes?
"When Connor Drake is falsely imprisoned,
"only his son Beau can help him
"escape America's most dangerous maximum-security prison."
Are you sure that's not a horror film? It's a 15, look.
"Contains strong violence and scenes of a sexual nature."
Are you sure you're old enough? Mum!
Come on, then, let's go.
If I'm getting the tickets, you're getting the popcorn.
You've only just had lunch! So?
That looks nice.
Home-made.
Do you want some?
No, thanks, I've got sandwiches.
Don't think I want it now.
No appetite today.
Not for anything.
Gosh, it's so quiet, isn't it?
It's such a shame that Valerie couldn't come to the funeral.
Yes. But she did send the most beautiful flowers.
Room for one more?
Yeah. We were just talking about the funeral.
Are you all right, Jimmi?
You knew Karen longer than any of us.
Yeah. Yeah, I'll be fine.
I just wish I could have... helped Rob more, I felt useless.
There's nothing more you could have done.
At least you were there for him.
Have you spoken to him?
Yeah, he's not talking much.
Imogen... Sorry.
I'm just here to collect Mum's things.
Yes, yes, of course.
Do you want to stay for a cuppa?
No, thanks. I can't stop.
Thank you for coming to the funeral and...
..and for being such good friends to Mum.
You were so brave.
Give our love to Rob.
I will.
Bye. Bye.
Scarlett...
..look, I realise how hard it must be
for you at the moment at home with Dad...
I'm sorry, if I'm in the way... You're not.
But he's grieving, and it's going to take time.
Who knows how long? I'll keep out of his way.
But that's not fair on you, is it?
What I'm trying to say is,
you don't have to stay if you don't want to.
I'll be around for a while longer.
You can't stay forever, and then he'll be on his own.
He's got me and Jack, his mates. He'll be OK.
Are you sure? Cos I feel bad even thinking about leaving.
Well, don't.
I can talk to him about it, if you'd like?
I'll always be grateful for what your mum and dad did for me.
After you. Thanks.
PHONE RINGS
Binita! How lovely to hear from you!
Really? He's probably just busy.
Can I give him a message?
Oh, you're definitely coming then?
No, no, no, no, no, no, we're both looking forward to it.
Great. See you then. Bye!
Buttocks.
Da-da-da, I'm on my lunch break!
It's important.
Nina, you will not like me when I'm hangry.
How will I notice the difference?
I need a quick word, about Karen.
I've just noticed Heston's plaque on the bench outside.
Hang on - you didn't know Heston from Adam.
I did meet him once, actually.
I came to see A Christmas Carol.
We had a natter afterwards, nice bloke.
You were brilliant.
Anyway, Zara told me what happened,
but it didn't really register until I saw the plaque.
Right, what has this got to do with me and my lunch?
We need to do something for Karen.
I can't pretend to have known her well,
but I know how much she meant to people and what a shock it's been.
How about we get everyone together,
and they can let their hair down, remember her?
You've actually had a half-good idea for once.
Oh! Thanks.
Well, you knew her well.
What would Karen have wanted?
I suppose she'd like it if we all went out
and had some cocktails or something. Great!
Well, I'll organise it and plan it,
but I need your help to get it right.
Are you in?
I'm in.
Oh, and one other thing - we're doing it tonight.
No can do. You need a three-line whip
to organise people at such short notice.
Three-line whips are my speciality.
I bet they are.
Dad? I'm in here!
What's all this?
I am writing...thank-you cards to people
for all the flowers and...
..for coming to the funeral.
But the most important card I should be writing...
..is to you.
Because I would never have got through any of this without you.
Oh, Dad... You've been brilliant.
And I've been mean and selfish, so I'm sorry.
but we'll pull through this as a family,
as your mum would have wanted.
I can promise you that.
I love you.
Oh...
And I love you, too, sweetheart.
I think I need a lie down after that, or a gin.
That was so sick!
When they bungee-jumped off the crane, though, that was a bit daft.
That was the best bit! It was the only way he could save his son.
Can you imagine your dad doing that?
He'd be in the pub.
SHE LAUGHS
I'm kidding.
So you don't think he can change, then?
Do you?
What's he been saying, Ollie?
Has he asked you to put in a good word for him?
Typical.
Always getting other people to do all the work.
He means well.
PHONE RINGS
Hello? Scarlett?
Sorry, I was in the cinema.
What, tonight? I'm with Ollie!
What is it?
Some work thing later. Go if you want, I don't mind.
Are you sure?
Scarlett, I'll try and be there, OK?
Bye.
What was I saying?
About Dad, and getting me to have a word. Oh.
What does it say about him, eh?
He shouldn't be using you as a go-between.
No, I know, but I...
..I feel responsible. Exactly!
And shouldn't that be the other way around?
He's your dad, he should know better.
Sid? What's all this? What's going on?
Don't ask me, I am just following orders.
From who?
Willkommen, bienvenue.
Oh, was this down to you, Haskey?
No, no, no, no - the organ grinder approacheth.
Evening, all! Thanks for dropping by...
I had to organise childcare at very short notice.
Sorry about that -
I just thought it'd be nice to get everyone together.
Drinks and nibbles are on me. What's the occasion?
Well, I realise it's been a very difficult time for you all.
This is a chance to let your hair down.
maybe raise a glass or two to absent friends.
Nina has very kindly laid this on
so we can...raise a slice of quiche to Karen's memory.
Well, that's very nice. Thank you.
Well, come on, get your coats off or you won't feel the benefit.
There are no knives and forks,
but you're all right eating with your hands, aren't you?
LAUGHTER
Thanks, Al. I appreciate the support.
With my brains and your money,
we could make something of this town.
Oi, oi! You're back early.
Fancy a beer? No, ta.
Is there any hot water? Plenty!
And I put that T-shirt on your bed.
Oi, hang on a minute!
How was the film? Fine. Mum had to get off.
And?
And what? Did you have a word?
I don't want to talk about it. Why?!
Come on, what did she say? In fact, I'm going out.
Well, you've only just walked in!
What have I done now?!
HE SIGHS
HUBBUB
Hiya! Nice to see everyone so happy.
Help yourself. It's all on Nina.
Oh, and I've got some news.
I'm moving out of Rob's.
Since when? I spoke to Imogen this afternoon.
I do feel bad for Rob, but it's time to move on.
Taking a leaf out of your book, I guess.
Where to? I don't know.
I'm going to ring some mates, put some feelers out.
Something will come up.
Scarlett Kiernan, you are up! Up what?
I've decided we're all going to give toasts to Karen.
Funny stories, nice memories, that kind of thing.
No, I don't do public speaking.
Well, tonight, Matthew, you do. Ha! Who's Matthew?
I'm going to start cooking straight away. How does that sound?
That sounds like my dad is back!
OK then, it is puttanesca baked gnocchi from scratch.
Do you need me to do anything? No.
You don't need to lift a finger. This is on me. I'll get changed.
Mr Hollins?
Hi, it's Indira Chaudhry from Coopers Estates.
Sorry it's taken so long to get an answer for you,
but I'm delighted to tell you
that your offer on the Corbett's Ford cottage has been accepted.
I know how much Mrs Hollins loves that property.
You're going to have such an amazing future there together.
I told Al that I don't normally do speeches,
but, you know, seeing as it's for Karen...
..I'll never forget when I started at The Mill.
I thought you were all so up yourselves.
No offence. None taken!
Rude!
When is the next staffing review?
But Karen took me under her wing.
She made me feel welcome, she gave me advice.
I mean, she spoke about each and every one of you,
how I could make a good impression.
"We're a family," she said.
Sorry, I don't even know what I'm trying to say.
She was just a really lovely person.
You said it beautifully, sweetheart.
Round of applause.
Well done, Scarlett. Hear, hear.
I want you to stay at mine.
At least until you've sorted yourself out.
You were right.
It's time for a new start, for all of us.
Oh, thank you. Go on, then, Jimmi.
Well, I'm not usually lost for words but, um...
..where do you start with Karen?
Or should I say, Gobby Hollins? LAUGHTER
She...would do anything for her friends.
No questions, loyal to the last. She'd fight your corner.
And I know it's a bit of a cliche...
..but there's an old saying...
..that many people walk in and out of your life...
..and only true friends leave footprints here.
So...to Karen.
To Karen. To Karen.
She'd fallen in love with this place.
Dad, don't...
We had so many plans.
After all those years of working...
..we were going to spend every second together.
A new start!
A new life!
Why did this have to happen?!
Why?!
Is Dr Haskey good? Yeah.
I expect excellent service. My uncle is a surgeon in Beijing.
I can't stand him seeing him like this.
It was hard enough losing Mum,
but...I feel like he's disappearing too.
I could try giving it a kick, I suppose.
Hey, stop! What are you doing to my door?