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That's the castle, there. And the beach I was telling you about.

It's beautiful. It's one of the island's secrets.

(It's not the only one. Shut up, Kenny.)

When I was a lad, we'd skive off and spend the day here. A dozen of us.

We'd skinny-dip and make a fire to get warm.

What? Totally naked. It must've been FREEZING.

'Ere, did Carolyn skinny-dip?

She was the first one in.Cor!

Wow. And what about Malcolm? Always wore his pants.

LAUGHTER

The telly IS working?Yes, Gordon.

Last year...That was not my fault.I'm not blaming you.

Good.Murdo still does.

Murdo always blames somebody.He lives and breathes for this match.

I don't want him to be disappointed. He's always disappointed. You'll wear the lucky hat?

I will not. I look like a tumshie in it. And, anyway, it's not lucky.

You didn't wear it last year and the TV broke.Jerry threw a chair at it.

And if you'd worn the hat, he might have missed.

The chieftain stood in the ramparts of the castle

and saw the bloodthirsty invaders come ashore.

He rallied his clan for battle

and took his wife, Flora, and placed her in the castle's secret room

and bricked up the passage sealing her in until the fighting was over...

..to protect her.

But the battle was lost.

The chieftain was sent to his grave,

the castle was sacked, burned and destroyed,

and Flora was never found.

A hundred years ago, children were playing in the ruins of the castle.

They thought they heard a woman's cries for help.

One of the boys removed a rock from the wall...

..and there was the face of an ancient, grey-haired woman.

To this day, she walks the island looking for her husband...

..pleading for him to come home.

Kenny...It's just a story, innit?

Could you let go of my hand, please?

Have you seen her?Aye.Alfie, there's no such thing as ghosts.

I know that, Mum.

But she doesn't...kill anyone or anything?Only children.

Ghosts aren't always bad. There are nice ghosts too.

They're just lonely.

Ghosts don't exist, Charley. Don't listen to them.

DOOR OPENS

I found a sheep with a bad rash on its belly.

We may have to get a vet from Portree.

For God's sake, Malcolm. We can't afford to get a vet over!

Here...

..put it out of its misery.

Why don't you go down and watch the match?

I'll stay here. This is where I belong.

SHOUTING

Cheer for Celtic - it winds them up.

Go! Go! Go! Pass it! Pass!

What's the score?0-0.

Come on, Celtic! Come on, Rangers!

I wouldn't if you want to live. That's Murdo's chair.

Where is he, then?

SHOUTING CONTINUES

EVERYONE GROANS Douglas!It's not my fault!

Here's your candles. Don't worry, you can pay me later.

Ta.It's a substation in Skye. They say they're working on it.

Did you ask what the final score was? Of what? Och!

No, sorry. I forgot. How could you forget?!

Yargh!

Are you all right?

I used to watch the games with my dad.

It's just not the same. It sucks without him.

You get used to it after a while - being by yourself.

I hated my dad, so it weren't that hard for me.But Kenny's cool.

Yeah. I'd hate it if he left. Why would he leave?

Just forget I said anything. Yeah, right.

Like he'd walk out on your mum. It's just not the same.

I'm only trying to be nice.

It's not like what happened to me, so don't lie and pretend it is. I'm not!

Kenny lived next door... a friend, like.

He and my mum said they were married, so we could come here.

So we're kinda the same - if it makes you feel any better.

You say anything to anyone - I'll kill you.

Thanks again for today.It was a pleasure.The castle was stunning.

So was the company.

Right, er...goodnight.

Alfie!

What are you doing tonight? No plans.

I've got some candles... ones that smell of heather.

Douglas, it's not your fault the power failed.

They're just having you on.

It's not that. I'm worried about Murdo. He never misses a game.

I hope he's feeling all right. Call by and see him tomorrow.

I remember Murdo young, handsome and brave. Strong as anything.

I look at him now - a shadow of himself. A frail old man.

We all get old, Douglas.

I know, but sometimes you see how old we are in the faces of others.

Douglas, you're still a young man.

You look at Murdo and you realise you're not far behind.

There's so much you haven't done,

and so much more you haven't done right.

I see a young lady across the room...

..one whose eye I couldn't catch when I was in the mood for catching.

It's not good light for seeing.

I remember nicking two fingers' worth of my father's wax

and pulling my hair back. Combed it half a dozen times, get it right.

I had one of them leather jackets with the zippers, like the teds.

Ooh, I was hard(!)

Arrived at your door to invite you to the midsummer's eve party in Eigg.

Your sister told me you were going with Ron Fraser.

So I had to ask her, didn't I?

Wanted to make you jealous.

You did make me jealous.

You never showed it.I think I did.

Getting married to Ron wasn't much of a clue.

Worst thing about the power being out...

..can't help your mind drifting back to what never was.

It'd be better if we forgot about who we were then.

Concentrate on who we are now.

THUMP

WHISPERS: Abby? Abby?What is it? Did you hear anything?

Kenny, I was sound asleep.

Is that a no?Yes.You did? So did I. It came from downstairs.

Oh, go back to bed.

There's somebody in the house. Then go and look.

What, on me own?Yes.

But there's no lights.

Is anybody there? Like they're going to answer(!)

CRASH! (Did you hear that?)

That was me bumping into a table.

Did you see anything? Go back to bed, Kenny.

What if they come back?

There is no-one!You seem a bit nervous and agitated.

Perhaps I should stay in your room and protect you?

What are you thinking about?

Nothing.

You look like you're thinking about something.

That's part of the trick, isn't it? When you're thinking about nothing.

You look like you're a million miles away. It makes me feel lonely.

Are you sure you want to know?

I want to know everything you're thinking.

I was thinking this was a mistake.

And how much you would hate me when I told you.

I wasn't strong enough to say no...

..and I should have been.

I'll run a paper up to Murdo. See if he and Lizzy are all right.4-3.

Seven goals in the last 30 minutes and we missed them!

It wasn't my fault the radio wasn't working.

You took the batteries for your torch.

Said it was a classic and we missed it!

Now, whose fault would that be?

Abby!

Abby!Coming!

What?Have you been down yet this morning?No.

And the kids - they're still asleep, yeah?Well, probably not any more.

Look. Someone was here last night.

Oh, Kenny, you needn't go to all this trouble to protect your pride.

You don't think I put these here? OK. You're not gonna wind me up.

They only drank from one of the cups. And don't try to scare the kids.

Don't tell me not to scare the kids!

Tell the ghost of Annie Macdonald.

Oh, Kenny, there is NO ghost.

Abs, I swear, I didn't do this.

Well, who else would have?

I brought a paper up for Murdo. Kind of you, Douglas.

How's he feeling? Oh, there's nothing wrong with him.

Thought he might be under the weather - missing the game and all.

Bit low. Tired.

But he'll be right soon.Your mum? Bad cold.

Still?Aye. Can't shake it.

We're keeping her inside. She's had that cold for a month.

You the health visitor, then?

I thought he'd like to read about the match as he didn't see it.

Is he inside? I'll take it to him. You can give it to me.

He's busy inside.

Power will be back on soon. Substation in Skye.

We'll get by.

I've got to get back to work.

Very funny, mate.

What?

Kenny, for God's sake, it's not him. Just ignore him.

Go in, kids, Mrs Fraser's waiting. See ya!

Trying to wind me up, eh? What are you on about?

The teapot. I'm not amused.

I've no idea what you're talking about.

What? It wasn't you with the teapot?

I get up this morning, go into the living room, and there's a teapot...

Is he OK?I don't know. I think he blames himself for his dad going.

What can I say to him? The truth, I suppose.

He knows the truth. His dad hit him, so he thinks it must be his fault.

Hard to understand.How long did you think it was your fault?Yeah.

It wasn't him.

Every father casts a big shadow,

good or bad.

Is she all right?

I don't think I'll be able to fix this generator, not without parts.

We'll make do.Oh, aye.

Maybe you could get a rest for a few hours.No, I'm fine.

I'd wake you in a couple of hours. I said I'm fine.

Did you not hear?!

Aye, there are several ghosts around the village. Don't do any harm.

Last night, I hear something.

So I get up out of bed and I go to the stairs.

I'm sure that someone is in the lounge,

so I go to Abby's room - wake her up. She is scared to death.

So...I go down to check things out.

The door...is open...

..and I don't see anything.

So, I...I told Abby not to worry. Then in the morning...

..I find a teapot...

..and two cups...

..sitting on the table.

But...

..only ONE of the cups had been used.

Aye. Sounds like a ghost to me.

I knew it. Cheers, Gordon.

What was that about ghosts?Och, you know how the incomers are.

If it's Scotland, there must be ghosts.

Didn't want to disappoint him. Fair enough.

Do you know what he just told me?

They don't sleep in the same bedroom.

Things must not be so good in that department.

Mum?

Can I talk to you?

I'll do the night. No, I'll do it. You get some rest.

You've got work to do tomorrow.

Aye.

DOOR CLOSES

Who's down there?

It's just me.

Go back to bed!If you're scared I could sleep in your...

DOOR SHUTS

Abby!

Then you explain it, then.

Were they there last night before we went to bed? I don't think so.

The ghost was back.

Kenny, if you say any more about ghosts, I'll slap you.

It WAS the ghost, Mummy.

Charley, sweetheart, go back to bed.

It's not morning yet.

Filling her head with this rubbish! I had tea with her.

You saw the ghost? She's nice. She's my friend.

Charley, don't lie.You said we could lie about you and Kenny.

Yeah, but that was different.

I don't want you to lie about this. I'm not. She comes to see me.

Was she here last night? Uh-huh.Kenny!

You're confusing her. Look, Charley,

just because Kenny and Alistair were talking about ghosts,

it doesn't mean you have to pretend with them.

It's not pretend. She comes to have tea with me and we talk.

She's very old, older than you even.

I know you get lonely, and imagination's good...

I believe you, Charley. I believe you.

BELL RINGS Kenny!

Fire at the Campbell Farm!

Campbell Farm! Come on!

Grab a bucket, hurry! Hurry! Campbell Farm.

Fire at the Campbell Farm! What's going on?

Murdo's farm's caught fire.

Grab some buckets and get up the hill.Kenny, quick!Go on!

Campbell Farm!

Where's Murdo and Elizabeth?

I told them to get out before I went for the hose.Douglas!

No!

Murdo! Murdo!

God almighty, Murdo!

You've got to get out of here!

It's all right, Lizzy. It's all right.

It's all right. Come on. Come on, my lovely girl.

That's enough. It's out.

It's out.

Are you OK, Charley?

It's her.Who?

She's the ghost.

Are you all right?Yes.

I'm sorry for the bother. It was all my fault.

I must've knocked over the lantern and didn't realise.

Don't blame yourself. It was an accident.

Are you feeling all right, Lizzy? Aye. She's fine.

Mrs Campbell wanders down in the middle of the night to have tea

with Charley?!It must be true.

Well, I didn't even know there WAS a Mrs Campbell. Well, did YOU?No.

Alfie, Charley! Breakfast, come on!

So it's either Mrs Campbell - who we didn't even know existed -

who wanders down in the middle of the night

to have a cup of tea with Charley...or it's a ghost.

I'm still going with the ghost.

Not too bad.

I can put it right.

Water did more damage than the fire.

Aye.

We can't look after her, Dad.

It's not safe.

Look at you... You're exhausted.

Why did you not get out when I told you?

Why did you stay here in the house?

I thought it best if we went away together.

I thought it best for everyone.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Alistair.Mary.

Well done...with the fire.

You've hurt my daughter...

I'm sure you know.

Aye.It's your business...

..but I think you owe her an explanation.

You've known each other all your lives.

I think that's the least you can do.

It's me, Lizzy. I brought you some tea.

My Murdo will be home soon...

..once he's got his morning chores done.

Doctor... Doctor!

Bit of a tricky knee as well - not as bad as my hip.

Mind you, my hip only acts up when rain is threatening.Right or left?

Your right or my right?

The knee's on the other side from my hip.

When the weather turns, make a mental note.

You don't think it's serious?

Your knee and your hip - it's not causing you any pain now, is it?

No. But the weather's fine and you're here.

Never hurts when the doctor's about. One of life's mysteries.Yes, it is.

Um, I'm just guessing, but I don't think it's serious.That's a relief.

I'd better go. Murdo and Malcolm are expecting me.

Is Murdo all right?As I haven't had a chance yet to see him, Gordon, I wouldn't know how to answer.

Oh, aye, of course. Sensible to see him first.

And don't worry, Dr Talbot, I'll make a mental note.

Do your best.

£2 for the candles. If you need more,

order them now so Carolyn can get them at the cash and carry.Thanks.

Um, I didn't know Murdo's wife was still alive.

Keeps to herself these days.

Even before, she only came down to have tea with Annie Macdonald.

When Annie died, she didn't see the need to be sociable.

Hi, Alistair.Hi.

Carolyn...?

Could you take a walk with me?

Right, I'd better be going. See you. Bye.

I won't be long.

I know you're cross.I'm not cross. You have every right to be.

I'm not blaming you for being cross.

Alistair, I told you, I'm NOT cross. Stop telling me how I feel!

Look, I'm trying my best. You know this is awkward for me.

Awkward for YOU? Oh, I wouldn't want to make YOU feel awkward

when I'm having such a grand time(!)

You know what I mean, Carolyn.

We've been back and forth for ever. It's not good for us.

It's my own fault.

I had some expectation of you caring for me

in the way that I wanted you to.

But you don't.

I never meant to hurt you.

I hurt myself.

It was convenient - you and me. A few nice words and a quick shag.

But you're not the man I wanted you to be...

..and you never will be. That's the sad truth.

I have no future with you.

Have you just dumped me, then? Well and truly.

Well, don't take it so hard(!)

See where we are?

I still remember it like it was yesterday.

It was dark...got a glimpse of the northern lights...

..the air was still and warm - sweet from the blossoms.

The heather... 16...

Made love for the first time.

With who?

Och!Just joking.

Well, stop it, before I like you again.

Alfie, come on. I'll make some lunch.

Where's Charley?I dunno. Home?

It's usually the tourists that do that.

I thought we might make our own postcards. Little extra earner.

Good idea.'Ere, could I take one of you and the ferry?

I'd have to charge you.Maybe not. I doubt if anyone would buy it.

Hungry, Kenny?Just a tick.OK.

You and Abby going to have any more kids?

You never know.

Did Douglas send you?

The island celebrates a baby. You and Abby are still young.

He DID send you!This fellow I knew was having difficulties meeting

his marital obligations.

Got so bad he and his wife had separate bedrooms.

We've moved on from postcards, have we?Aye.

He got one of those Viagra pills and back in the marital bed in no time.

Have I missed something? How did we get on to this?

You mentioned that you slept in separate bedrooms.

Did I?

Mmm. Dr Talbot is on the island today, visiting.

Is he?

Oh, cheers, Gordon, because me and Abby are down to twice a night,

so we could use something to perk up our marriage.

I'll give him a shout. Kenny!

Have you seen Charley?

No.

There's a residential home in Ullapool

with 24-hour care I can recommend.

She'd be well looked after.

Thank you.Her safety is the most important thing.

Mr Campbell, is there anything you'd like to ask?

When will you be leaving my house? Dad!

I didn't want him here. I still don't.

I'll just have a quick look at Elizabeth.

Then I'll be on my way.Aye.

Where is she, Dad?

She WAS here. You check inside. I'll look out by the south field.

She was first out the door.

I'm sure she's fine, Abby. We'll find her.

Abs, she's probably out exploring or something.

I'll get Douglas. We'll help you look.Cheers, Mary.

Lizzy!

Lizzy!Have you seen my daughter? No.Lizzy!Your mother?

She wandered off.

Lizzy!They're together.

Charley!Lizzy!

Charley! Lizzy!

Ooh, it's freezing!

These make a lovely necklace.

How do you do it?

I'll try and make one for you. Oh, thank you, dearie.

Lizzy!Charley!

Lizzie!Charley!

I don't understand.Your mother has been coming to the house at night.

Charley says they talk and have tea.

She thinks Annie Macdonald still lives there.

I didn't know.

Charley!

We have to go, Lizzy.

Is that you, Murdo?

No... It's Malcolm, Mum.

Malcolm?

You should be in school.

Um, physically, she's very strong. She's in good health.

Let me know what you'd like me to do.I'll walk you down.

Hi.Hello.

Thank you... for looking after my mum.

Cheers, mate.

She's got Alzheimer's.

A month ago she had a bad turn.

We lose a little more of her every day.

I don't know what to do.

My dad didn't want anyone to know.

But it's killing him.

She could live like this for years...that's what the doctor says.

There's a residential home on the mainland...

Maybe it's for the best.

Maybe...

'Elizabeth can't remember things...'

and sometimes she forgets who people are.

She might not recognise you when you see her.

When you're old, will you forget who I am?I hope not.

Don't worry...I won't let you.

Come on. Teeth then bed.

Pair of sevens. Straight, jack high.

Well, go on. What are you doing?Poker.

Why is Alfie taking his shirt off?He lost.Kenny!

What?

Right, bed.Dress warm tomorrow. Yeah.

Night!Night.

Want a game?No, thanks. I don't fancy seeing you naked.

She's tucked up warm. Sleeping like a baby.

I put a bell on her door to waken us if she gets up.

I was going to lock her in, but I thought better of it.

She'd panic.I'm off to Skye tomorrow to get gear to repair the house.

Have we enough in the savings? I'll make do.

Fancy a wee dram?

Dad...Malcolm, I don't want to talk about it.We have to.

I know the things I have to do. This isn't one of them.

Look at the brochure Dr Talbot left.

She won't be going there, so I'd be wasting my time.

We can't look after her any more.

You're stronger than you think you are, son.

She nearly burned the house down. She goes off at night.

I'll keep an eye on her.You're too old, Dad. Too old and too tired.

I can't do it. I can't work all day and be up the night as well.

In sickness and in health. What if she hurts herself?

Breaks a bone falling, or burns herself?You won't send her away.

We have no choice. It would kill her -

put her in a place where she knows no-one?

She doesn't know anyone now!

You'd be as good as killing her. We can't look after her, Dad.

But I know you'll die trying.

She was born on this island... and she'll end her days here.

Do you think I want this? We have to do what's best for her, Dad -

best for us all, no matter how painful it is.

I'll tie off when we get there and give you a hand at the builder's merchants'.That'd be grand.

Charley, breakfast is ready. What are you up to?

I'm going to take up my picture for Elizabeth,

so she won't forget who I was.

Oh, Charley...

That's lovely.

And if you want anything from the cash and carry, let me know.

Morning, Carolyn!

Bring me back a good one! Are you two together again, then?

Och, no. I finished it for good.

Morning.Morning. Murdo is on his own with Elizabeth.

I thought I might stop by after school.

Oh, yeah. Pick me up on the way. Bye.Bye, Mum.

Your Alfie, he's something. Oh, what's he done now?

He's a fine, sensitive young man.

I've never heard him described that way, but thank you. What did he do?

Little Jerry was missing his dad.

Alfie was trying to cheer him up -

told him he didn't have a dad either. Said you and Kenny were just chums.

Did he? That was sensitive of him.

The stories children tell. He has a good imagination.

I don't know what my boy would have done without Alfie.

He's been a good friend.

Kenny?

Ken...

We may have a problem.

I'll be right back, Lizzy.

That's why Gordon asked me if we were still having sex.

He asked that? Out of the blue? Well, no, not exactly.

I let slip that we slept in different bedrooms.

It just slipped out, did it?

Opened your mouth and whoosh? Yeah. It was sort of like that, yeah.

We've been rumbled.No, we haven't. Don't get paranoid.

Then why would he ask if we were having sex?It's OK.

He was worried about us. Suggested I take Viagra.Don't.

You're bad enough as you are.

I told him I didn't need it. I said twice a night was enough.

Twice a night?! He'll definitely know we're not married.

Have a rest, Lizzy.

Just close your eyes.

Here, let me give you a hand. Oh, thank you, Alistair.

Hello.Hi.

Your little one's racing us there.

She's a good wee kid.

Elizabeth! I brought you some flowers.

Is she sleeping?

Elizabeth, it's me.

Oh, dearie!

Oh...

They're splendid. You can make a lovely necklace from them.

I brought this for you, so you wouldn't forget who I am.

I'm back!

How's Mum?

Would you like to go for a walk, Elizabeth?

Have to ask Father.

Murdo!

Malcolm!We thought we'd give your dad a rest.

Douglas would like to invite all you Campbells down to the hotel

for supper tonight.

We'll help Lizzy with her bath. Dress you up. Would you like that?

Can I help? Of course you can, sweetheart.

Aargh!

Cheers, ta.

Right, this is a little song that I wrote for...

..Abby.

It goes like this.

PLAYS: "Message In A Bottle"

# Just a castaway

# An island lost at sea, oh... #

(I thought Sting wrote that?)

# Another lonely day No-one here but me, oh

# My loneliness Any man could bear, oh

# Won't you rescue me Before I fall into despair?

# I'll send an SOS... #

Elizabeth's having a grand time. It's very generous of you, Douglas.

Mary...Did you lose something?

Mary, will you...?Oh!

Sorry, Douglas, I didn't hear...

Douglas?

Will you marry me?

# A year has passed since I wrote my note

# I should have known this right from the start

# Only hope can keep us together

# Love can mend your life But love can break your heart

# I'll send an SOS to the world I'll send an SOS to the world

# I hope that someone gets my I hope that someone gets my

It'll be fine. # I hope that some gets my message in a bottle

# Message in a bottle, yeah... #

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