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Abby? You want a cup of tea?

Alfie, Charlotte! Will you stop fighting!

Kenny, don't use the tap in the kitchen.

What...? Oh!

Tap in the kitchen is broken as well.

Use the sink in the loo.We need a plumber. And we've no milk.

You were meant to get it yesterday. Was I? Oh, sorry.

I'll try and light the fire again.

Oh, please don't. I still stink of smoke.No. It was a one-off!

Guess what I dreamed about?If it's rude I don't want to hear it.

Hackney. The sun was shining,

we lived together and you actually fancied me.

You checked us 3 months ago and gave me the all clear.

Norwegian boats have been in these waters recently.

It's routine. You'll get the results soon.

HE COUGHS Kenny! Leave the fire.

I think it's the chimney.

When I find someone to fix the roof, I'll get them to have a look.

Something's burning. I didn't do it!

Alfie, don't fight with your sister. It's not my fault.

There's nothing to do. 'Ere, look what I found in the loft.

What do you say we go and catch some fish after school?Yeah, whatever.

Go on. You'll be late for school.

Oi and, Alfie?

Try not to hit your sister. All right.

Now why does he never listen to me? All I ever get is lip.

The lad needs a father figure. Good role model. That sort of thing.

You should read this, Carolyn.

Breaks men into types of clothing. "The comfortable sweater" -

that's my Jerry.

Listen to this: "The leather jacket - Dangerously attractive. The man who won't be caught."

He's a night caller. Of the elements. Loves attention

but remains aloof when it comes to anything long term.

Sound familiar? Alistair is not like that.

No. Of course not. If you chase them they run away.

It's worth the wait. You're very patient!

Morning.Morning.Morning.

How you getting on?Oh, fine thanks.

Lots to get my head around but I'll get there. Er, just the milk, please.

Sold out. Those are all spoken for.

I get in only what we use.

We can order it for you in the future.

One of those a day?Yeah, please.

I can spare mine for today.

Thanks. That's very generous of you. Bye.

Little Jerry's over the moon to have your Alfie here.

Yeah. I'm sure they'll be great friends.

See ya.

Seems pleasant enough.

Dyes her hair.You think so?

You don't think THAT's natural? You'd better order some in, then.

Now pay attention to Mrs Fraser and no talking back. OK?All right.

Alfie? Don't I get a kiss?

Mum!

Morning, Alfie.

Who do you support, Rangers or Celtic?Eh...

West Ham?Rangers are better.

Come on, Charley.

Come on, princess. Be brave.

I don't have ANY friends here.

You'll make friends. You're my only friend.

Go on, babes. You're going to be hunky and dory.

Give us a kiss.

Good morning, Charlotte!

Let's see what we're doing today.

Kenny! Are you OK?

Yup...

Just trying to...reach the hole.

Which hole?

The big one over there.

Just going to put a slate on it.

It's no problem.

Everything's under control.

Heads up.

Is there a proper builder on the island? Plumber?

We would have had a builder if we'd taken that other fellow who applied.

Did a bit of plumbing as well.

He wasn't married.

What's that to do with building?

Malcolm, please. Sorry...

I think there's kind of a...

..big one now, over here.

How big?About the size of my foot.

Maybe a little bit bigger.

It's a great view from up here.

Kenny, please will you come down before you hurt yourself.Good idea.

I'm not unhappy with our choice.

Unmarried people don't have the same commitment to the future.

That's what impressed us about you and Kenny. Your commitment.

Stability. That's why we chose you.

Those are the values that matter most to a small community like ours.

That's much more important than being a builder. Isn't it, Malcolm?

Yes, it is.

Those words could have come out my mouth.

Marriage is very important.

You're not married, Malcolm.

I don't remember going to your wedding, Gordon.

I've got work to do.

Bye.Malcolm, PLEASE.

Don't take that tone of voice with me, Douglas. You're divorced. How stable is that?

I'm sorry, Mrs Wallace. Please don't take offence.

The school is still open - because of you.

Would you and your husband care to take a wee drop with me?

Yeah, we'd like that.Give us a chance to welcome you properly.

And if there's any way we can help, please just let us know.

Thank you, Mr Raeburn. We need to find a way to fix the roof.

I have a bad feeling it might be expensive.Aye. The roof.

Well, good luck with that.

Watch out!

Heads up!

You see it's a kind of MAN thing, Alfie.

It's part of the essential nature of who we are.

As men, we go out and we get the food.

We are hunters. Providers. Unless you're on the social?

Well, that's the exception that proves the rule.

We go out in the cold and the wilds and get the food.

We take it back home, and the women cook it,

and then we eat it. And that's what makes us men.

You know, we put the food on the table.

That's our job. That's why women need us, you see.

It's who we are. You ever fished before?

I think they're going fishing.

Hamish Rock? He doesn't know any better.

'Ere, look how many I found when I was cleaning the kitchen.

Are you sure fish like flies? Yeah, course they do.

Ooh-er, but they're all dry...

Well, they won't be once they hit the water, will they?

Hiya.

You don't look happy.

What's the matter? I bet I know what's wrong with you.

It's hard to go someplace new.

You're braver than most of us.

We've never had to do what you're doing.

So I'M pretty impressed with you, I have to say.

..Thank you.

It's no problem. It's hard on the wee thing. All this change.

Did you mean that? About people never leaving here?

Yes and no. Carolyn went away to school for a few years.

Helen's an incomer.Helen?Aye.

She's new, only been here ten years. Came from Glasgow.

Big Jerry wouldn't let her leave.

Come on, Charley, it's getting chilly.

Here. This is for you, Mrs Wallace.Please, call me Abby.

Abby, then. I brought you and your family a little present.

Thought it might come in handy for your supper.Thank you...but...um...

I can't accept it. You see Kenny and Alfie have gone fishing.

Aye. I saw them. I think you should take it. Save any disappointment.

House warming present.

Thank you. Do you want to come over for a cup of tea?I'd love to.

How's a fish going to make the house warm?

I'm frozen.Yeah?

Well, that's part of the fun.

How'd you get on at school, then? It sucks.

Well, that makes it better than your last school then.

Mrs Fraser is making me do a talk on Scottish history tomorrow.

What do I know about that?

She gave me a book to look at but it's hardly got any pictures in it.

I remember studying Scotland in school. I learned some cool stuff.

Did you?Yeah.Like what?Well...

Do you want me to clean this for you?Er, yes, please.

No, no, no!

WATER GUSHES

Aye. You do need a plumber. I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry. I'll get you one of Kenny's T-shirts.

Don't feel bad.Well, what kind of fish don't like flies?

Um, T-shirt for you.Thanks.

I've got lots of tidying to do, haven't I?

Nice fire.

I mean it's not like we can go out and get a kebab, is it?

We're not really going to stay here forever, are we?

Your mum thinks this place is the business. It's her dream come true.

Just between you and me, mate, I don't get it, either.

Will Mum think that we're not real men?

Cos we didn't put food on the table?

No. Oh, don't get the wrong end of this.

All that provider stuff? That's ancient. It's out of date.

In the modern world there's loads of other ways to prove

that you're a man.Like what?

Like DIY.

And the elf spotted a list.

Charlotte's list. It had fallen on the floor.

It was hiding under the chair. He realised

he'd forgotten to make Charlotte's present!..Where's my wife?

Shhhh! He's reading me this story.

I'll read it for you later, Charlotte. I'd best be on my way.

Abby's in the kitchen.

And it had to be made quickly...

He's wearing my shirt!

Yeah, I lent it to him. Didn't think you'd mind.

I don't.

See you got the fire going. Good one.

Yeah. Alistair did it. You hadn't opened the flue.

Mistake anyone could have made.

I'm off home. Enjoy your supper. Oh, do you have to go?

Aye. Things to do. Thanks for the shirt, Kenny.

I'll drop it by tomorrow. Thanks again.Pleasure.

..By the way...

How'd the fishing go, Kenny?Fine.

Good. Bye for now.Bye.

SHE RUNS WATER

Oh, you fixed the tap? Yeah. Alistair did.

I was going to do it when I got back.

I had some good man to man stuff with Alfie.

I helped him with his history homework.

Bad news about the fishing though...

Alfie really didn't have a clue.

I spent the whole time showing him what to do. I couldn't concentrate...

Present from Alistair.

Why am I not surprised?

Hiya.

Ready for the morning? Aye. Early start.

Want to get a drink?

Don't really fancy a drink.

Single malt... A good 30 years old.

Cheers.

Last time I poured one of these was when little Jerry was born.

Babies are cause for great celebration.

Then that's a real honour. Thank you.Will you have more children?

Douglas!

Went down the wrong way. Oh, we think about it every day.

And most nights.

Don't we, poppet? Kenny's got a fertile...

We don't need to go into details. ..imagination.

We said we'd do whatever it takes to be accepted here.

And, if that's what it takes... I, for one, will do my best.

Grand.

Shall we drink to it?

Hello.See you, son.

Do you have to walk us to school?

None of the other mums do. It's not like we'll get lost.

Hey.Hey.

Go on, then.

Am I going to have a little brother or sister?

What?Kenny said I could have one. Can I?I don't think so, sweetheart.

Kenny said I could.

Where's Kenny gonna get one? I don't know.

The shop?Well, if there IS one in the shop,

then Kenny can get it for you. OK?

Go on.

Time for school, boys.

Do you ever get to go out on the boat?All the time.Cool.

HE SINGS ALONG TO TAPE

Why did you tell Charley she could have a baby brother or sister?

It was either that or a hamster and I know you hate hamsters.Kenny?

The island wants you to have a baby.

The kids want you to have a baby. I want you to have a baby.

You're out-voted.

Kenny? I'm not laughing. YOU are out of order.

I'm supposed to be your husband, right?

I'm supposed to say no when he asks if we want more children?

How believable is that?

Lighten up! I haven't lost the plot.

You just shouldn't have said anything to her.

Abs, she's lonely. I was just trying to cheer her up.

What makes you think I want to have children with you?

So what's wrong with ME?

I want to have kids with somebody who loves me.

OK. Sorry. I overreacted. No worries.

How much d'you think a new roof's gonna cost?I ain't got a clue.

I've got £900 saved. I was going to use it for a holiday.

Where we going?For me and the kids.

But it's not like we NEED a holiday, living here.Course not,

there's so much to do here.

And too much sun could be bad for you.If I use that I'd be skint.

Kenny? Kenny, look!

Does that look like tourists? Yes, it is!

Get over there and get us some customers. Quick!

Welcome to Ronansay. The Wallace Guest House has got vacancies...

Er, they've been seen to. They're booked into the Raeburn Hotel.

Ah. This is Mr Raeburn himself.

My hotel's just across the harbour, just step into my Landrover.

I'll sort your luggage and we'll get you checked in.

So Hadrian builds this wall to keep the Scots out.

They say things like "See you, Jimmy." because they had lots of kings called James.

The last one called James was also called the Pretender.

He had a son called Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Which is weird, cos Bonnie's a girl's name.

The English whipped him in a fight and Scotland got civilised.

You jobby weecher!

Oh! Oh. Boys!

Boys that is enough! ENOUGH! Stop it!

Fighting CAN'T be tolerated.

I want you two boys to apologise to each other.

Shake hands and put it all behind you.

Mrs Fraser's right. Alfie?

Go on.Why do you think it's always my fault?

You can't blame the boy for his upbringing.Thank you, Mrs Kennedy.

Alfie. Please.He called me a name and hit me first.

He hit you first? Your boy provoked him.

Provoked!What name did he call you?

Jobby weecher or something. A "Jobby weecher"!

What's that then?

Someone from England.

Oh.

Your boy got taught a lesson that needed teaching.

My son is giving a talk on Scottish history,

he's punched and it's his fault?

Gets his ideas from his parents, doesn't he?Oh, give it a rest!

You can see where his aggression comes from.

Yesterday when there was no milk, I thought,

"What the island needs is a cow."

But I see it's already got one.

All of you be quiet! Please, we all have to learn to live together

and that starts with respect.

Mrs Wallace, I'm not sure where Alfie got his ideas

about Scottish history but they WERE offensive.

Now, I'll start again.

There's no place on this island for fighting.

RAISED VOICES

Jerry! Your dad needs us!

Stop that! That is enough.

We're simply doing our job. If you interfere with us again

I'll have you arrested!Do you know what you'll be doing to us?

I'm sorry, Alistair, I have to do this.

The fish farm's contaminated.

All the fish and the nets have to be destroyed.

It'll be all right, Jerry. We'll make do.

Aye, right now...

Jerry! Jerry!

Jerry, you'll do us no good this way. Go on, just go!

Look at the state of you, Alistair. I'll get something to clean that up.

It's not fair. We'll do something.

We'll contact the proper authorities.

They ARE the proper authorities, Douglas. There's nothing to be done.

Contaminated? We just ate that salmon.Shut up, Kenny.

Cheers, mate. Nice present.

Looks like it hurts.I've been hit by better men than that.

Sorry.Didn't hurt.

I'll try harder next time. ..Why don't I see to that?

We'll see you right, Alistair.

All of us. We'll find a way to keep you going.

How are you going to do that, Douglas? You're just dreaming.

We'd all be better off if you didn't!

He knows you're trying to help.

He's just upset. You can't blame him for that.

Oh, aye. Aye.

I'm only sorry about the rammy...

Carolyn? I've a bit of a scratch here on my hand.

A fight.

Oh, damn!

You just keep putting your foot in it!That is not true!

Oh what? "See you Jimmy"?

OK. Maybe that wasn't the best thing to tell him.

These people think we are offensive!

I don't think the "cow" remark helped.

I'm trying to sort Alfie out and YOU get him into fights.

And then what you said to Alistair!

The guy tries to poison us.

Bollocks, you said it because you're jealous.

Jealous? What, of him?

Do me a favour.That is all I ever seem to do!

What about telling me to shut up in front of everyone?

Trying to make me look stupid? I don't have to try.

Yeah. But in front of everyone!

That is not how a woman talks to her husband.

This is all my fault, isn't it?

Well, at least we can agree on that.

Kenny, you are NOT my husband.

And all this pretending is just not doing either of us any good.

And you told me that. Before we left. And I should have listened.

I just wanted out so badly.

Well, I thought I was doing you a favour coming up here.

If you don't see it like that, well, then I'll...I'll go.

Maybe you should.

Well, I'd love to but I don't think you can cope without me.

I couldn't do that to you.

We have to get on with our lives.

It's not fair on you to string this along. And it's not fair on me.

But what will the people think?

After that "marriage means stability and commitment" crap

that Douglas was spouting.

I look bad if I just bugger off! Kenny, you are NOT listening.

You don't care what I look like, do you?

You're the sort that just takes. You never give.

You've always been my best friend, Kenny,

I hope you don't believe that.

Well, I said I'd help you get sorted

and er, then I'd go back.

Well, you're well and truly sorted, aren't you?

You've got what you want.

Right...?

You don't need me any more.

That's what it is, innit? That's what it is...

DOOR SLAMS

Norwegians bring this ISA virus on their boats,

but their authorities don't ban the fish,

destroy THEIR stock.

They're still eating it.

It's a fiddle if you ask me.

They contaminate our salmon. And drag up the price for their own.

After that BSE business the Government is cautious.

You're not defending them?No, no...

Destroying a man's livelihood!

It's London's fault. It always is.

I'll drink to that.

You can sign on in Portree. Tide you over.Aye.

Sign on for a year? That's how long the farm closure is.

Make sure the virus doesn't come back.

I've been eating salmon all my life and it hasn't damaged MY brain.

We give an incomer the B&B and can't help our own.

What can I do, Carolyn?

Send the Wallaces packing. I mean, she's never going to fit in, is she?

We need them for the school. She deserves a chance.

Well, what about Alistair? Doesn't he deserve one?

Everyone knows you're trying your best, Douglas.

Sorry. I got in a fight.

Hey, that was my fault. I don't want you worrying about that, OK?

I think you're the business. The dog's bollocks.

OK? Don't forget that.

Kenny? Breakfast is ready.

Kenny?

Kenny?

Kenny?

I don't want him to go. Why did you make him go?

Will you be away long?Don't know.

Got a couple of gigs to play.

Prior commitments and all that. Couldn't let them down.

A man's got to earn his crust. I'm sure Mrs Wallace will miss you.

Oh, yeah.Nice for women.

They stay at home while the men slave away.

I don't think they appreciate us. That's the problem with women today.

Not Abby's. She's a hard worker.

You let her go out to work then? I couldn't stop her.

She'd do anything for her kids, you know.

Give 'em a better life. She's been a char lady. Worked in a newsagent.

A Tapas bar.A topless bar? Yeah. Long hours and late nights.

I used to look after the kids. Still the job had its perks.

Used to get good tips

and she'd come back and she'd do me a nice little salsa.A salsa?

Yeah. Really spicy one. Oh, couldn't get enough of it.

Och. I can imagine.I mean, so hot it would blow your head off.

Brilliant, if you like that sort of thing.

What red-blooded man wouldn't?Yeah.

No. Abby. She's...she's something special.

(Kenny's gone.)

(He's left us.)

Has he REALLY gone?

Come on. Let's get you ready for school.

It helps ME think.

The water just stretches on forever.

The size of it puts everything in perspective.

You look like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders.

I'm trying to decide if I'm selfish to bring my family here.

I'm sorry. Compared to you I've got nothing to worry about.

I can be proud to be the benchmark of somebody else's unhappiness(!)

Sorry if it sounded like that.

It didn't sound like that. It's my problem not yours.

My father used to tell me to worry about the things you CAN change.

I guess that's what I'm doing.

If it helps, that "cow" remark made me laugh.

You heard about it?

News travels fast. An apology will finish it.

That's something you CAN change.

Go on, try it.

DOOR OPENS

Morning. Helen, I just wanted to say I'm sorry for what I said.

If you're sorry, then I'm sorry.

It's only fair.OK.

That's great then. Sorry to interrupt.

Not interrupting, Mrs Wallace.

We were just talking about what music to have at the evening do. You like salsa?

Yeah. It's not very Scottish though, is it?

Gordon! You cheeky...

You never seen a man thinking?

Don't push my sister. I'll push your sister if I... Aaah!

Stop it at once! Boys! Boys! Stop it!

PHONE RINGS Hello.

Abby? ..I said things I didn't mean.

Yeah, so did I. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings.

I didn't mean to.Oh, you don't have to say you're sorry.

I know I can be... a bit stupid.

This is the moment where you say, "No, you're not stupid."

We can come back to that.

The kids miss you, Kenny. KNOCK ON DOOR

Can I come back?Hang on.

Mrs Wallace?Not another fight? Right, both of you. Inside!

Alfie - room! I need to speak to you.

Won't you hear my side?No! There is no excuse for fighting. Go!

I want Kenny back. I hate this place.I do too!Excuse me.

Can I call you back? I'm in a payphone. I'll ring you.

Please come in.

I'm so sorry about Alfie, Mrs Fraser.

I don't know what to do. I'll make sure he apologises.

I can understand you wanting a fresh start.

Nobody holds your past against you. Most of us don't, anyway.Past?

And it was probably right that you didn't tell your children in that situation.What situation?

But other children can be cruel.

Let me stop you. What are you talking about?

I'm not here to judge you. We all know you were a prostitute.

A what?But you cannot expect little Jerry

to have the same sort of discretion as an adult.

He is just a boy. Where did that come from?

Your husband told Gordon.

Kenny told Gordon I was a prostitute? And you believed him?

PHONE RINGS

Well, it's not true.As I said, I'm not here to judge you.

PHONE RINGS Goodbye, Mrs Fraser.

PHONE RINGS

I am going to kill him.

Hello.Abby? It's me.

I'm still feeling sorry and all that.

Can I come back?

No, Kenny, you can't come back.

No?No. You can't.

Well, what do you mean I can't?

Why not?Because you're dead.

I'm dead?I've told everyone.

What? Everyone thinks I'm dead? Yeah.

Well, how-how did I die? Car accident.That's terrible.

What happened? You swerved to avoid a deer.

Well, I would have done, wouldn't I? I love animals.

This is so tragic. Yeah, the whole island's very upset.

Really? What, like, did some of them cry when you told them?

Floods.

Well, it's nice of them to care.

Oh, I'm going to miss them. Hang about.

This means I can never come back. Yes, it does.

You vindictive little bastard.

Abby? Abby?

You go and sign on, Jerry.

You have a wife and kid to think of. I can't face it.

What are you going to do?

I don't know. I'll look for something in Ullapool.

Go on now. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine.

You're imagining the worst. Of course Alistair's coming back.

If he was why would he take a bag?

It's not "if", it's "when". We just don't know when.

And? She denies it.

Of course she does. Alistair's gone.

Oh, he'll be back.When?See?

She's in denial.I'm not. I mean Abby.

Have you noticed that the children always call their father by his name?

Probably don't know who he is.

If she has sense, she'll leave without being asked.

Did little Jerry say something about me? Is that why you had a fight?

Yeah. He said you went with men for money.

Well, I hope you tore his face off.

Kenny? What are you doing here?

The most amazing thing happened after I swerved and missed the deer.

It came back.

It pulled me from the car...

..with its teeth.

So everyone thought I was dead but I-I wasn't.Oh.

Gordon said you were playing music or something.Oh, that.

Well after the accident, I, er, cancelled them,

because they thought I was dead like everyone else.

You've been in here a while?

Come to get my milk.

Hello, Gordon. I hear you've been spreading rumours about me.

Not rumours. Just what your husband told me.

That virus doesn't make people sick does it?Not unless you're a fish.

I'm sorry about, you know, saying you was trying to poison us.

Don't even remember you saying it.

Me and Abby had a serious domestic about it.

She thought I was jealous of you.You, jealous?

I can't imagine you have a jealous bone in your body.I said that!

I've a lot of respect for you.

Yeah, well, I've got a lot of respect for you too.

I swear!

So what lies did Kenny tell you?

What exactly did he say?

Come on, Gordon. Don't be shy.

With what she did for a living, no-one could accuse you of jealousy.

What do you mean, what she did for a living?

He said you worked in a topless bar.

You know, being a prostitute.

You what?!Aye. Gordon told me.

Not a topless bar! A tapas bar.

What's a tapas bar? Well, it's a Spanish restaurant.

I was a waitress.

You know, like little snacks. Sausages, Spanish omelette.

They did a special recipe for salsa.

Aye. Kenny mentioned the salsa.

So, Gordon's going round

telling everyone I said she was a prostitute.

Oh, great. No wonder I'm so popular.

Stop! I'm going to piss myself.

Hard work and long hours. But the tips were good.So he said.

I think I'd better go.

Do you want another one?No, thanks. Catching the coach to Ullapool.

Haven't had as good a laugh in days!

Oh, Abby, we're so sorry.

I never really believed him.

OK. OK. But so did you.

I'm really sorry what happened. I couldn't wish that on anyone.

I hate leaving. They're good people.

They try to look after each other.

Makes 'em a bit special - different than the rest of the world.

I'll miss that. But those are the cards you're dealt.

What sort of job will you do?

Anything I can get. If a man's able to work that's what he should do.

Yeah. I'm like that.

Anyway.

Yeah. Anyway.

Alistair?

HEAVY THUMPING

HAMMERING

Kenny?

Oh, I'm sorry. Is it too early for you?

I saw Kenny in Portree. He asked me

to get started on the roof this morning.You saw Kenny?Aye.

You'll be needing new slate.

Why's he in Portree?

He was going to London but he was headed for a big night.

He'll sleep it off in the car. You'll find him in the garage.

Don't imagine he'll be getting too early a start.

Kenny?

Kenny!

Just got this one in. It's a good runner. MOT an' all.

Could make you a good price. I'll even throw in the windows.

Thought it'd help pay for the roof.

Come home.

And when I hit the ditch, I thought I was a goner.

But then, the deer came,

and as he was pulling me from the wreckage

I saw this glow come from the sky,

and that's when I saw the mother ship.

And this is Mr Raeburn himself, come down to greet you.

Welcome to Ronansay!

Welcome.Thank you. Welcome to Ronansay.Thank you.

Unfortunately, the Raeburn Hotel is fully booked at present.

It's not.

But The Wallace Guest House has vacancies

and you'll be very comfortable. Thank you.

Ah well, for helping Alistair after all that bother. We're grateful.

Cheers.Right, follow me.

Kenny say anything on the ferry?

No.

This way.The Wallace Guest House.

We try to keep it olde worlde. It's all natural. Not stuffy.

Couldn't do much with the inside unfortunately because,

well, we're listed.Kenny. In the phone book.

This is it. Home away from home.

So make it your own. Just made that up!