Episode 2

CAR ENGINE STARTS KNOCK ON THE DOOR 'Hey.'

'Sorry.'

Nightmare getting back.

One train wa s cancelled, another delayed.

Don't worry, it's fine.

Ta.

Cheers.

Cheers.

What did you wanna talk about?

I just wanted to see you.

I miss you.

I miss you, too.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Mind if I...?

Are you sure you're OK?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm fine.

Fine.

Well, you don't seem fine.

Has something happened?

Like what?

Well, I...

I don't know.

I'm telling you, I'm fine.

What is it?

It's nothing.

It's nothing.

No, I...

I know you.

You're lying.

Something's happened.

What is it?

Tell me.

Nothing, OK?

It's nothing.

You've met someone.

What?

No!

This is why we're not together.

It's...

It's this.

It's exactly this!

I'm telling you.

I swear, there's no-one.

Well, you can't help yourself!

I give you a chance, and then a month, six months, a year and...

It's not what you think, all right?

It's...

But it is something.

Tell me!

LEO:Daddy?

I'm sorry.

Look, I'll get him.

I'll put him back to bed.

No, no.

It'll confuse them.

It's not your night.

Hey.

Daddy's just going home, OK?

Can't you stay?

Er, not now.

He's got important business, haven't you?

Yeah.

Er, look, I'm sorry if I woke you.

You go with Mummy, OK?

Come on, back to bed.

You'll see Daddy soon.

Really soon.

Say night to Daddy.

Night, Daddy.

Night, wee man.

He wouldn't do this.

Bram loves the boys.

He wouldn't just sell the house from under them.

When exactly did you meet him?

At the open house.

"Open house"?

I'm sorry, there is no way there was an open house.

I live next door.

I think I would have noticed.

Well, there was.

It only lasted an hour or so.

It was a quick sale.

Three or four prospective buyers.

When was this?

Saturday, late October.

Kent.

Half term.

Sorry, so... you're telling me that Bram was here in this kitchen and he sold you the house?

Yes.

Mm-hm.

DOOR BELL RINGS Let's see what the police think.

Look, I suggest you check the flat, ring round the hospitals, and if you haven't located him by Monday, get back in touch.

That's it?

Emma, our solicitor, is in a meeting.

She's gonna call back.

Can't you get these people to leave?

Officer, if I might?

We've met her husband.

You acknowledged it.

We've paid almost £2 million into this woman's account.

Well, I haven't got it.

I've got proof.

I'm afraid there's nothing we can do at the moment.

On the face of it, no fraud has taken place.

This isn't fraud.

It's been done with the full cooperation of the owners.

You can't prove that.

Look... You need to go through the proper pr ocess to establish ownership.

I'm sure your solicitor is able to shed more light on the situation.

And if they don't?

You can't expect us to wait weeks.

We need to know who has the right to live in this house now, today.

Check with your solicitor.

Whoever's name is on the deeds owns the house.

This is MY house!

PHONE BUZZES It 's Rav, the agent.

I'll see myself out.

No, wait!

This can't be right.

How would you feel if you came home and you found everything gone, strangers moving into your house, your husband missing, everything you've worked your whole life for?

There must be something you can do.

I'm sorry.

Really, but there isn't.

I'm sorry.

Chin up, boys, come on!

CHILDREN SHOUTING CHEERING AND APPLAUSE WHISTLE BLOWS, CHEERING Yes, wee man!

Yes!

WHISTLE BLOWS We're having champagne tonight an d possibly marital relations.

Lucky you!

Lucky Roger.

Exactly.

Thank you.

THEY CHUCKLE Oh!

You're not drinking?

Driving.

So, have you got something you'd like to tell us?

Like?

A little secret?

No.

Why?

Because Hugh went out with Adrian last night.

They had a few.

He blabbed!

So, are you gonna tell them, or shall I?

What?

What is it?

I'm pregnant.

Oh!

Oh, my God!

Yeah.

Erm, it was meant to be a secret until 12 weeks.

Congratulations.

That is so exciting!

Yes!

So, how far along are you?

11 weeks.

Mm.

Adrian must be thrilled.

Er...

He wants a boy.

Too many women in the house.

I am so jealous.

I' m feeling a bit broody myself.

Roger, do the business!

What, have another baby?

No, thanks.

Start again at the beginning?

I don't think so.

Oh, God, sorry, love.

I would, if I was younger, of course.

Mm.

Would you?

Well, no.

Not now.

Oh, God!

Sorry...

It's my birthday.

I'm allowed to put my foot in it.

You just need a new man first.

I'll pass.

So , I've got just the candidate.

He's a friend of Hugh's, OK?

He is recently divorced.

He's in great shape for 45.

I could give him a call now, just to see if he's free.

Oh, my God, do it.

Go on, do it!

Have some fun.

I don't have a baby-sitter.

I'll babysit.

They were hopeless.

No , you made them look hopeless.

We smashed them.

Right, I'll see youse at the weekend, OK?

DOOR BELL RINGS Get off!

I scored!

Wow!

Well done!

Have you heard the news?

Merle's pregnant.

Oh?

That's great.

I haven't seen Adrian in a while, so ...

I'd better buy him a pint.

So, just to be clear, it was definitely Mrs Lawson?

OK, thanks.

Bye.

LUCY:What's happened?

What did Rav say?

Apparently, Mrs Lawson has been on the phone in a panic.

Claims the funds haven't arrived in her account and she wants to know where her 2 million is.

Well, I didn't call!

I clearly don't know anything about this.

He says you did.

You, your husband, you signed the contract together.

It was witnessed by Jensen, and it was signed by you.

I told you, I didn't sign it.

HE SCOFFS I didn't!

Whoever called, whoever signed it, is some other woman.

Some other woman pretending to be me.

PUB CHATTER AND LAUGHTER PHONE LINE RINGING 'Hi.

This is me.

Leave a message after the tone.'

BEEP PHONE LINE RINGING MERLE:'Hello?'

Merle?

What are you doing there?

'Baby-sitting.'

Well, where's Fi?

SOFT CHATTER, SOFT JAZZ MUSIC Bram?

What are you doing here?

All right, Rog?

Just... drowning my sorrows.

No, don't do that, mate.

Slippery slope.

Next thing you know, you'll be buying a bottle, drinking alone.

Sounds good to me.

Listen, I' m with some friends from work.

Join us.

Take your mind off things.

No, I can't.

I'm sorry, I'm waiting on someone.

But another time, hey?

Definitely.

Stay well.

Who are you waiting for?

Not me, is it?

DOOR CLOSES How'd it go?

You're back early.

You didn't have to on my account.

How much do I owe you?

What?

For the baby-sitting.

Oh, don't be silly.

SHE CHUCKLES Er, I helped myself to a drink.

I hope you don't mind.

Course.

What's mine is yours.

Did you pop into the playhouse for old times' sake?

Fi... You can see yourself out.

I wanted to tell you about the baby, I just didn't get a chance.

Is it Bram's?

What?

And don't lie.

Because I'll know.

Of course not.

It's Adrian's.

I swear on my life.

Fine.

Congratulations.

There's the door.

Can we talk?

SHE SCOFFS Is that why you muscled your way in here?

I just want a chance to explain.

What I did was unforgivable.

I know that.

But it was a one-time thing.

A mistake.

I will do whatever you need me to do.

I miss you.

I miss you so... No, stop.

I will keep the peace, for the sake of the girls, for our kids.

I'm not willing to destroy all of that just to let them know what a lying, treacherous bitch you are, but don't... don't even think about trying to be my friend.

Just get the fuck out of my house, and don't come back.

Bram... Bram called.

He said he needs to speak to you.

DOOR OPENS PHONE LINE RINGING PHONE BUZZES HEAVY BREATHING I like your flat.

It hasn't got a lot of character.

Bland.

That's the word.

HE COUGHS It's not really my flat.

No?

Whose is it, then?

I share it with my wife.

My ex-wife.

You're divorced?

Not yet.

On your way?

I cheated on her.

Naughty boy.

Twice.

Two different women.

You are disgusting.

I'm not proud of it.

The first time was years ago.

I was young, drunk.

I came clean, and she forgave me.

Not this time?

No.

Not this time.

No.

She chucked you out.

And now you have to live in this dump.

I love married men.

They're so desperate.

Got a light?

Erm...

I've got to get up really early in the morning.

No problem.

I can take a hint.

Listen, this has been really, erm... Nice?

Very.

Er... You're still in love with your wife.

Sorry.

That's cool.

Really.

I'm not blind.

You know...

I've seen you before.

Oh, yeah?

When was that?

Oh, you know, the other night.

When you ran those people off the road.

You just drove off.

Left them there to die.

Fleeing the scene.

It's a crime, apparently.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Please, I'm a witness.

I saw you.

Look, this... ..it doesn't have to be nasty, unpleasant.

I just want rewarding... for my silence.

So you're trying to blackmail me?

I know what you did.

I'm trying to protect you.

Look, I don't know what you think you saw.

But that wasn't my fault.

I was just driving home, and this guy... this guy almost forced me off the road, so I tried to overtake.

He accelerated.

We came round the bend...

Lo ok, it just happened so fast.

I feel sick about it, all right?

I feel sick.

I know.

But you drove off.

Yeah, cos the other driver, he drove off!

So that's all right, then?

No.

That's not what I'm saying, right?

Right.

I panicked.

I shouldn't have run away.

I should have done the right thing, and I should have called the police.

Maybe I should call them now.

That's stupid.

That's a mug's game.

It was an accident.

A mistake.

It... don't have to ruin the rest of your life.

There's a five grand reward for information.

All you need to do is better that sum, you're in the clear.

Think about it.

DOOR CLOSES Divorced.

Three kids.

Very nice.

Very sweet.

He suggested that we went to the British Museum together on a Sunday.

Oh, bless.

Mm.

I got back home and called Bram.

I know.

Pathetic.

The other night, I invited him round.

I mean, I don't know what I thought was gonna happen, but I changed my top, I put some perfume on.

FI SCOFFS I was like a teenager on a first date.

And then I got paranoid and lost my nerve.

I accused him of hiding something and sent him home.

I just wonder if I shouldn't have.

Roger saw him go home with a woman last night.

What?

He was in The Brewers.

He saw Bram... with a woman, and they left together.

I'm sorry, love.

FI SIGHS Daddy!

Hey, hey!

Dad!

Oh!

I thought you'd given up.

Well, I had, but then the wife kicked me out, you know?

Killer.

HE SIGHS Is Daddy coming in?

Er, no.

Come on.

I'll see you at the weekend, OK?

What are you doing here?

I'm sorry I didn't return your call, but it was late, I was knackered, I just crashed out.

But I did really want to talk to you about something.

I still do.

Don't worry about it.

Fi... You're free to do whatever you want.

You don't need to explain yourself to me.

We had an agreement.

Just... don't forget to wash the sheets.

Of course there's another woman involved!

SHE SCOFFS How could I be so stupid?

Well, she says she's Fiona Lawson.

Hasn't received the proceeds of the sale.

Can't locate her husband.

But you say YOU'RE Fiona Lawson.

I AM Fiona Lawson!

Never sold the house in the first place, ca n't find your husband either.

One of you is lying.

Here's my driver's licence.

Is that enough to convince you?

Any chance you've got a number for this fake Mrs Lawson?

Well, Rav won't just hand out clients' details.

I'll talk to him.

Give me his number.

Give me his number, now!

I'll be back in five.

I'm just grabbing some lunch.

Get Sophie to leave them on my desk.

OK.

PHONE CLATTERS ON THE FLOOR Thanks.

Multitasking.

Not my strong suit.

I can tell.

Oh, go ahead.

Thanks.

I'm here waiting, you know, just in case.

THEY BOTH CHUCKLE LIFT BELL DINGS LIFT:'Doors closing.'

LIFT BELL DINGS 'Doors closing.'

What d'you go for?

God, that's healthy.

You work here?

Mm-hm.

You?

In for a meeting.

Hm.

Don't tell me - fashion.

Homeware.

What's that?

Like, pots and pans, little raffia mats?

Exactly.

Coasters?

Those, too.

LIFT BELL CHIMES 'Doors opening.'

Nice to meet you.

Er, listen.

Er...

I really, really, don't do... 'Doors closing.'

..don't do this, but you're... you're so... Do you wanna go for a... a coffee sometime?

A... A drink?

This is embarrassing.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have asked.

Listen, if you're interested, call me.

Or... Or not.

I totally understand.

'Doors closing.'

Oh, thanks.

So, er, what happened the other night, at the conference?

Ah, my kids.

I'm sorry, I had to rush off.

It's a shame, I was enjoying our chat.

Yeah, yeah.

So, how's it going with your wife?

The divorce?

Better off, you know.

Well, if you ever need a shoulder...

I might well.

PHONE RINGS I might well just need that.

Right.

I should... Of course.

Go ahead.

Hello?

Hiya.

Boring.

How are you?

You look good.

Good enough to eat.

What the fuck are you doing here?

I forgot to give you my digits.

How are you gonna call if you ain't got my number?

KEYPAD TAPPING PHONE BUZZES Oh!

Who's that?

Bram, so nice to hear from you.

See how simple that is?

Get the cash and I'll call you with instructions.

If you wanna hook up...

I'm available Tuesday night and Thursday afternoon.

So, Toby... ..what does an image consultant do?

Well, it's basically marketing.

You know, marketing yourself.

That's it.

Social media, blah, blah, you know.

Well, go on, then.

Market me.

Give it your best shot.

I wouldn't know where to start.

You're beyond help.

A lost cause.

Really?

Afraid so.

And you're not married?

I was.

I'm divorced.

Oh.

You?

Going through it now.

And kids?

Two teenagers.

Boy and a girl.

Hm.

Two boys.

Seven and eight.

Where do you live?

Trinity Avenue.

Alder Rise?

No, don't know it.

Well, it's lovely.

Lots of families.

All the kids go to the local schools.

There's a gorgeous park around the corner.

We've been really happy there.

So, what happened?

What went wrong?

Erm...

I...

I really don't wanna talk about it, actually.

Of course.

Fine.

Let's not.

I'd...

I'd rather not.

Just so you know, I really don't do this.

Me, neither.

And I have to be back soon for the kids.

Got it.

One drink.

Th en we'll go our separate ways.

It works for me.

No complications.

No complications.

Mm!

Fuck!

What am I doing?

I'm sorry.

This isn't how it was meant to go.

How was it meant to go?

A civilised chat.

Get to know each other.

THEY BOTH LAUGH To be honest... this is the first real date, if that's what you wanna call it, that I've been on since my divorce.

I...

I hate this whole thing.

I'm crap at it.

You're not that crap.

Well, thanks.

THEY CHUCKLE Neither are you.

Let's just take our time.

Absolutely.

Please.

I'm... not sure what I want at the moment.

If I want anything.

That's fine.

Really.

Why don't I drive you home?

Nice house.

I can't invite you in.

We have these rules.

Of course.

Call me sometime.

No pressure.

DOOR CLOSES KEYS RATTLE IN THE BOWL Well?

He's... very nice.

Oh, is that it?

A great car.

What was it, a Beamer?

I don't know.

I didn't notice.

Do you mind if we don't do the whole debrief thing now?

Of course.

I mean, if you are out snogging strange men, that's up to you.

Alison!

ALISON LAUGHS I'm joking.

Lucky girl.

How many of these have you had?

Ug h, bracing myself to go home.

Listen, I'm a bit concerned about Bram.

He seems on edge.

You know he's had problems before.

Can you do me a favour and just check up on him and the boys this weekend?

Of course.

Of course I will.

Come here.

I'll see you soon.

Yeah.

RAV:'Mrs Lawson?'

Yes, I'M Mrs Lawson.

The woman who called you isn't.

'I've met you.

You and your husband.'

What do I look like?

'I don't know.

'Er, dark hair, well dressed.'

SHE SCOFFS That could be anyone!

I've never met you.

I've never even HEARD about you before today!

'I'm sorry, I've got to go.

I'm with a client.'

No, no, no.

This woman - what's her number?

'I don't have it.'

She's your client and you don't have her number?

'I always went through Mr Lawson.

I've got his.'

His phone's out of service.

'No, I don't think so.

I called him five minutes ago.'

He answered?

'It rang.'

What's the number?

No, I've got it.

'Mrs Lawson, are you... are you still there?'

That isn't Bram's number.

MERLE:Ring it.

PHONE BUZZES DOOR BELL RINGS Hello?

'It's Wendy.

Erm...' PHONE BEEPS They're in a very energetic mood.

Good luck.

Listen, er...

I was thinking.

I wondered whether we should get a loan.

You know, just to tide us over while we're sorting all this out.

Sorting what out?

Us.

And you think getting more financially entangled, that's gonna help?

No, I'm just being practical.

We've got a mortgage, the rent to pay - we're running two households.

Are you trying to pressure me to move back in?

No.

We agreed, the whole point of this bird's-nesting thing is to give us more space.

I know.

That's what I want.

Space?

No.

You, OK?

Whatever you need, that's what I want.

I have to go.

Come on!

What's he got?

What's he got?

Ooh!

Right, coming back, wee man.

Scotland have got the ball against England here.

Oh, here's Lawson.

Go on, Lawson.

HARRY GIGGLES Oh, he's holding them off.

Lo ok at the strength of the man.

Oh!

Oh!

Oh!

Oh, it's unbelievable!

It's Scotland with the winner!

Can you believe it, boys?

Yes!

THEY GIGGLE Yes!

DOOR BELL RINGS Hey.

ALISON:Hi.

How are you?

Good.

You?

Good.

D'you fancy coming down the park... you and the boys?

There's a fair on.

EXCITED SHRIEKING So, how are things in the flat?

We never see you.

Och, I know.

Sorry.

It's a bit awkward.

Well, it doesn't have to be.

I mean, we're not choosing sides.

Fi doesn't want that.

I know she doesn't.

How is she, do you think?

She's making the most of it.

I mean... ..you have to, don't you?

Is she seeing someone else?

Listen, she really cares about you.

I shouldn't say it, but she does.

It was her idea that I popped round, see how you are.

Really?

Hiya!

How's it going?

Erm... Alison, this is... Wendy from work.

Nice to meet you.

Can I have a word?

Yeah, sure.

I'll be right back.

No problem.

What the fuck?!

What are you doing here?

I was hurt.

Devastated, to be honest.

How cool you put the phone down?

That's just rude.

What, so you followed me, ye ah, like some crazed stalker?

Priorities, Bram.

You've got to get your head straight.

You can't be here.

Woo-hoo!

Are those your kids?

Introduce us.

No fucking way.

You're ashamed of me.

What do you want?

You know what I want.

A little bit of attention.

A little bit of love.

And five grand.

Actually... no.

Price has gone up.

It's ten grand now.

I don't have ten grand!

All right, you'll pop round, have a chat with the wife.

Get the money.

Call me.

Word to the wise.

Dump the car and report it stolen.

Cover your arse.

You've got 24 hours.

I can't believe I let you talk me into this.

What?

You're good!

No, you're good, and you know it.

Maybe you should get one of those, erm... what d'you call them?

Rails.

Fuck off.

'You should have told me you were coming.'

I could have made us something to eat.

Ah, it was spur of the moment.

I just thought I'd pop round.

How are the boys?

Yeah, good.

Good.

I mean... really good.

Listen...

I was thinking about Dad's old car, and it's... it's just rusting away out there.

I thought maybe we could sell it.

Sell it?

Just hear me out.

Oh, no, I'm not selling.

It was your father's.

He loved that car!

You said you wanted me to have it.

To keep.

Not sell.

It's a family heirloom.

Something to remember him by.

Remember what, Mum?

Hey?

Him sitting at that table hour after hour, just staring into space, and then gone for weeks on end, not knowing where... Do you know I could hear you?

Up all night, pacing around.

I might have been ten years old, but I didn't miss a thing.

Now, what one of those lovely memories do you want me to recall?

What is wrong with you?

I need a loan.

What?

Money, OK?

I...

I need some money.

This whole separation thing, keeping the house and the flat, I can't afford it.

Well, move back in, then.

She won't have me, all right?

Do you not get it?

She's moved on!

I'm sure that's not true.

I need your help, OK?

Dear...

I'm living on a pension.

I know.

I know, it's just... anything you can do to help.

All I've got, it's tied up.

Investments, I...

I have to give notice.

Let me... Let me get my purse.

Let me have a look.

I might be able to help.

Look, it's fine.

It's fine.

Honest, I should never have asked.

Here.

Give the boys that from me.

Tell them to treat themselves.

I will.

Thanks.

Next time, give me a ring first and I'll...

I'll make us a salad.

It's not that bad.

I've seen worse.

Well, the curtains are mine.

The one saving grace.

Exactly.

Thanks.

So, erm... you're here... you're here just at the weekends?

Every other weekend.

So, during the week, I work.

I'm a mother.

Responsible.

House to run.

And then, at the weekends, it's like I'm 20 again.

Free and single.

It's weird.

The best of both worlds.

Mm.

Exactly.

Maybe we should just have this one drink and call it a night.

Is that what you want?

KEYS CLATTER IN THE BOWL Hey.

Hey.

Coffee?

I'm good.

Where are the boys?

Oh, they're upstairs.

They've, er... Th ey've been giving me tattoos.

How was your weekend?

Yeah, great.

We went to the fair.

Boys had a sleepover.

Sleepover?

Ah, just Roger and Alison's, but they were so excited.

You?

Oh, nothing much.

I just... went out, you know.

Oh, these are finished.

Listen, I should, erm... Yeah.

I should get on.

Sure.

Oh, erm... where did you park the car?

I've looked everywhere.

Th e entire length of the street.

Well, no, it was there.

I promise you.

Maybe it's been stolen.

What?

Oh, God... Well, what are we gonna do?

We have to report it to the police.

Call the insurance.

Well, we can't afford a new car, we're broke.

I know.

Look, it's fine, all right?

I'll deal with it.

I promise.

Thanks.

Thank you.

No problem.

PHONE LINE RINGING Come on, come on, come on... RINGING CONTINUES Fi...

He's not going to pick up.

RINGING CONTINUES SHE SIGHS Do you have a spare room?

You need to leave.

Both of you, you... you need to leave while we get this sorted out.

It will be sorted out.

When our solicitor calls back, we'll know.

Just go, please!

No!

We're not going anywhere.

Get out of my house!

No.

Now!

Fi!

Get out!

Stop it!

That is assault!

Now, you touch me again an d I'll get that officer back.

Maybe a night in the cells will calm you down.

David, don't.

He doesn't mean it.

No, I do.

She's insane.

Look at her.

I mean, no wonder he's gone.

PHONE BUZZES How about a cup of tea?

Nobody wants a cup of tea.

For God's sake.

PHONE BUZZES This might be her now.

Hello?

I need some air.

Just breathe.

It's going to be OK. What am I gonna do?

Where is he?!

What am I gonna tell the boys?

We're going to sort this out.

We'll find Bram, we'll get all your stuff back and get those people out of your house.

They must've had my passport, my birth certificate.

That was my signature on the contract.

Who is this woman pretending to be me?

I spoke to Emma.

The deeds.

Take a look.

It's David and Lucy Vaughan.

It's our house.

PHONE BUZZES Hello?

WENDY: 'S tarburst Cafe, Trafalgar Road.

'Bring the money or I call the police.

'You've got an hour.'

Have you got it?

And what's that?

That's all I've got at the minute.

It's a grand.

I reported the car stolen, put in a claim.

Th at will pay out at least 15K.

You can have it.

All of it.

But you'll need to wait.

It's the best I can do.

We don't want 15K.

We want your house.

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