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RUNNING WATER

Is he in there?

I saw his willy.Gross!

Get on with it.

Aargh!

# When I woke up this morning

# Things were looking bad

# Seems like total silence was the only friend I had

# Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down and won

# It was 12 o'clock before I realised I was having no fun. #

You'll be needing some clothes that fit you. Back upstairs.

You'll set tongues wagging looking like that.Like what?

An invitation.

I look fine.Funny idea of "fine". You look like a tart. Showing off your body.

Getting men to stare at you. Exciting them. It's better than I thought.

Men with one thing on their mind. Two would be confusing.Get upstairs and put some proper clothes on.

If I did that, I'd have to charge less. What's for breakfast, Mum?

# Sometimes it seems like the bottom is the only place I've been

# Chased a rainbow down a one-way street It's a dead end

# All my friends turn out to be insurance salesmen

# Fortunately, I have the key to escape reality

# And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile

# It don't cost very much but it lasts a long while

# Won't you please tell the man I didn't kill anyone

# No, I'm just trying to have me some fun. #

What's an illegal smile?

I'll tell you when you're older.

Come on, get ready for school.

Good morning, Gordon.

Aye, might be for some.

Morning.

Ida and I are taking a walk... together.

"I'm very picky and this stuff is sticky.

"They make it...

"..so you...can break it."

What are you doing here?

I think better on this step.

Oh. Are you writing a song?

No.That's lucky.

Yeah. Everyone's a critic.

"The only thing it can't mend..."

OK, I give up. What are you doing?

Trying to concentrate, if you don't mind.So tell me, so I can help you.

You don't think I'd tell YOU, do you? Let you come out with sarcastic jokes at my expense? Forget it.

How's the competition going, Kenny?

Gordon!Not great, huh?

A competition? What kind?No, you'll take the piss.I won't. What kind?

It's for a glue-stick. I saw it in a magazine. The prize is really cool.

You have to say how good the glue-stick is in ten words or less.

Morning.Morning. Morning, Malcolm, Ida.

Morning.

Ida and I are taking a walk... together.Cheers, Malcolm.

My life's a lot richer for knowing that. I bet he drinks the sheep-dip.

"The only thing you can't mend is a broken..."

..promise.

Hmm. Promise.

That's not bad.

Not where I was going with it, but not bad.

Douglas's newspapers and your post.

Thank you, Gordon.A pleasure.

I couldn't help noticing there's a letter from Helen and Big Jerry.

You're very observant.

The others are bills for Douglas. So they are. Well, thank you.

Pleasure.

You'll be anxious for their news. You haven't read it yet, then?

No. It's a self-sealing envelope that tears too easily... Of course not!

Good morning, Mary. Good morning, Gordon.

Morning.

Morning once again, Malcolm.

Ida and I are out for a walk...

together.Is that what you're doing? It's nice to see you, Ida.

And you, Mrs Raeburn.

Come on.

Morning, Douglas.Morning.

That's the third time he's paraded up and down. He's an odd duck.

He's courtin'. It's sweet. Showin' off.

That's not very generous, Gordon. Wants the whole world to know

he's steppin' out with that foreign girl. What does he expect? Applause?

Oh, that sounds like a jealous man talking.Jealous? Of Malcolm?

Have you taken leave of your senses! Of Malcolm? Honestly!Jumped to the wrong conclusion, have I?Yes!

It'd be a sorry day for a man to be jealous of Malcolm. It's Malcolm!

I mean, what kind of measuring stick is that?OK, Gordon. Sorry.

Now I know what you think of me. I have a good clear picture of that. That is something I will not forget.

All right, Alistair? Can I help?

Not now, Alfie. I'm busy. If I helped, you'd be less busy.

I'm OK. It's under control. Thanks.

You going somewhere?Alfie! Put it down.Just trying to help.

Another time. All right?

Can I drive the boat?No.

Come on. Please!

No. Alfie, go away. I'm trying to work.

T's wha'.

What?T's wha'.

What?I said, "Turd says what."

You have a nice shower this morning?

I really appreciate it.No problem. Mother wouldn't let me go without someone.

If she knew what went on in school! You don't expect me to go to this club?No!Good, cos I made plans.

Imagine how old you'd feel!Thanks! We'll meet in the morning. Mum will never find out.Where will you stay?

See what happens. Don't think I'll sleep. Do you?See what happens.

See you at the ferry.Hey...

A wee drop of whisky makes you feel frisky.

You can't stop

at a wee drop.

Gordon, does this sound Scottish to you?

You used my toothpaste. Couldn't be me. I wouldn't do anything horrible like that.

I know you did!I didn't.

You used my toothpaste. Now you lie about it!You're losing perspective.

You squeezed it from the middle.

I squeeze it from the end and roll the tube.

Yeah, all right. I'm nicked.

This can't go on. You're going to have to leave.

Over the toothpaste?Yes.

I didn't realise toothpaste was that important.It's lack of respect.

This is spinning out of control.

I can't live with someone who doesn't respect me and my space.

Gordon, you're not yourself.Don't tell me when I'm myself. I know when I'm myself. This is it. OK?

All right. OK.

Why don't we both take a nice deep breath...

and see if we can find our way out of this?

There's the door. That's the way out of this.

You're not making this easy. Come on, chill out.

The filth was bad. The noise was worse.

I'd have thrown me out over the filth and noise. But this toothpaste thing has taken me by surprise.

And the mustard.Mustard?

It lives in the middle shelf of the fridge, not the top shelf.

All right, well, that IS criminal and I am sorry.

Now, I think we should keep going because this is doing you some good.

I can sense it. Now...

anything else...in the fridge?

There was jam in the butter.

Guilty.And egg. Rotten, slimy egg on the floor.

No, you can't hold that against me. That's a couple of days ago. It's still there.OK. OK.

It's an oversight.

That's all it is.

Don't worry.

Are you feeling any better?

No!Don't worry. Don't worry.

Let's just keep going until you feel as good as new. OK?

You're tiresome, Kenny.

You're a lazy, selfish man with no regard for me.

I don't know how to say it without sounding like a peevish bastard. I can see that.

A ten-year-old asks to help, you say no, he calls you a name,

you complain to his mum. Say it however you want.

I would, but it won't get any better.Of course you'll defend him. That's natural.Yes, it is.

No doubt you've had lots of practice at it.

Alistair, this is a road you do not want to go down.You're right.

The boy needs a firm hand. You spare him, you'll spoil him.Oh, the years of experience echo in your words!

Wotcha, Mummy!Hi, sweetie. Hi, Alistair.

Hi, Charley.Alistair?

Yeah?T's wha'?

What?He said it!What?

You think it's funny, do you?

Come on, they're just messing about. It's not messing, it's rude. It's not on.

Not on? They're kids.Who don't know better because no-one's taught them.

I know you don't mean it. You're cross because your pride's punctured.

Let's not talk about the children.

Your children are off limits? Not off limits. I just don't think we'll agree.

I thought you'd want them to respect me. You do spend time with me.

Are you trying to pick a fight? Why do you want to fight?I'm not.

Wee children should know their place.Right.

Alfie, Charley! Come here, please.

Right. Now, Alistair isn't used to you two.

He feels hurt that you made fun of him. He's more sensitive than you're used to. So I want you to apologise.

Go on, shake hands.

Sorry.

Sorry.

Good. Sorted. Right, you three carry on playing. I'll go and make the supper. And no more fighting.

Thanks, that really taught them to respect me(!)

No. That just got them to apologise. Respect is your problem.

Alistair, you want to have a fight with me about the kids, just remember one thing. I fight dirty.

All right?Look at you!

Do you love him?

I don't know.

Why don't you know?

Can I have an easy question?

It was just a wind-up. I don't really think he's a turd.

Yes, you do.Alfie, don't use language like that. Understand?

I thought people looked at each other and knew.

It's not that simple.

Kenny says you can see in people's eyes.Yeah, I guess that's true.

So why don't you know? Because I'm not as clever as Kenny.

So you have sex, but don't love him?

Where'd you get this from? We saw you kissing.

I saw them. You didn't.

Alistair is a special friend. You've got to treat him right.

Why, if you don't love him? Because you love me.

KNOCKING

Sleep well.Night-night.

Goodnight.

DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES

Alistair?No. It's only me. Sorry to disappoint you. Thought I'd tuck the kids in. You all right?

No. Terrible day.Not great for me either. I had a row with Gordon. I had a row with Alistair.

I'm sorry.You're sorry?

Yeah. Don't sound so amazed. I'll be quick. I won't cramp your style.

They'll be pleased to see you. About the only ones.Oh, self-pity?

Yeah, I'm indulging myself. Haven't done it for a while. It feels good.

Got to keep the muscles exercised. Oh, yeah.What was your row about?

Lots of things, but the theme was what a useless waste of space I am.

Oh, that old thing. Well, the old ones are the best.

You want to hear about mine? No. Not really. Well, it's part of the whole self-pity thing.

Got to stay focused on ME for maximum depression.

Alfie asked me if I loved Alistair.

Abby, I'm trying really hard and it's not making it easier.

Can you really see it in people's eyes?Can't you?

No.

It's just like being colour-blind. I wouldn't worry about it.

What should I have told him?

That you don't know. Because you don't know. You've never known.

And because you've never known, you just don't know how to pick 'em.

You're not the girl to take to the races.You're meant to cheer me up.

Sorry. Didn't know that's what you were after.

How could you?

Abs? Wherever you go... there you are.

They're here.

Evening.Evening, Douglas. Evening, Mary.

Evening.Can we have a table for two?

We're eating here tonight. We've booked.

I'll show you to your table. Could we have a table by the window?

Oh, Malcolm, this table is fine.

A table by the window, please, Douglas.Of course.

Thank you, Mary.You're welcome.

I'm sorry, Ida, here. It's OK, Malcolm.

Can I get you something from the bar?

I'm all right, thank you.

Champagne, please, Douglas.

Of course, Malcolm. Right away.

Malcolm, it's kind of you, but we don't need to have champagne.

Make sure it's chilled properly. Of course.

Malcolm...

Don't worry, Ida. I've seen to everything.

I'd like to go back to the house. Why?

I don't feel comfortable.

We can move to another table...It's not the table.Why are you so upset?

I feel like some sort of ornament.

An ornament?Showing me off.

You don't need to. I want to.I don't want you to.

At the house, you don't feel the need to be someone you're not.

I felt foolish walking up and down today.

I just wanted to show you how proud I was to be walking with you.

I don't care what they think about me. Neither should you.

Your champagne, Malcolm.

Would you like to try it?

I'm sorry.

I hope it's chilled to your liking.

I'm sure it'll be fine, Douglas. Would you go away now?

You don't put on any airs and graces when we're alone.

But you do like me?

See what they do to you?

They make you act like a child.

No. I don't like that.

Will you marry me?

I think he's trying a bit too hard, but I think he'll get there.

When does he want you to bring him the ring?Not until dessert.

Heather!

You made it, excellent!

See you at the ferry, first thing. Thanks.No bother. Have fun.

Yeah!

I think I need a large malt...

..and one for Malcolm, please.

What's his name?

He's called Fergus.

I know him. We were at school. I thought he moved to Glasgow.

Anybody with half a brain gets out of here, don't they?

You want a couple?Aye, thanks.

He's looking at you.No, he's not. He's looking at you.You think?

You know what I'm hoping? I'm hopingIdidn't do this to you.

Save your hoping for something important.

Yeah. That's good advice.

So, you looking to join the lonely-bloke club? No joining fee.

Meetings aren't much fun, though.

You wouldn't know about being lonely, Kenny.

I can't know about yours...but we're all lonely in our own way, ain't we?

You can be surrounded by people, but...if you convince yourself that nobody values you...

..it's a pretty powerful type of loneliness.

I just don't want to talk.

Of course.

Cos if you talk about it...

Who knows? We might crack some jokes, y'know?

You might not take it so seriously.

Cos otherwise our willies might shrink.

Yeah, it happens.

It comes on you like a shiver.

One day, you realise you're going to die alone.

That's everyone's fate, Gordon.

There's nothing we can change about that.

You wonder whether...

whether you'll ever find anyone to love.

To come home to.

Walk up and down the sea wall with.

Aye. I worry that I never will.

You and me are fellow travellers.

It's a big hurt, I know.

Gets on top of you.

Presses you down.

I'm no fan of pain.

It's the sort of pain you think will never go away, don't you?

But if there's one good thing about it...

It does mean you're alive.

Sorry about the toothpaste.

Women are curious things.

They make us vain and then curse us for our vanity.

It's like a drug.

Lose our senses.

Well, you got it wrong.

You're not the first, you won't be the last.

You've got to speak to her.

But try not to say too much.

Safer that way.

Slainte!

GUITAR STRUMS

STRUMMING STOPS

Fancy a drink?

Aye.

Let's not take the sensitive guy thing too far, eh?

It's kind of out of fashion.

HE WINCES

Sheena, Fergus knows a place outside town where we can go.

His friend owns it.Cool. Car's just around the corner.

Coming?No, you're all right.OK.

Bye.Bye.See you.

Heather.

You got any more gear on you? Saved one for you.Great.

Heather McGowan,

I'm DC Fergus McDonald, Northern Constabulary. You are under arrest.

You bastard!

I'm arresting you for possession of a class A narcotic.

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

Hello?

OK, OK, look, slow down. Tell me where you are and what's happened.

KNOCKS ON DOOR

Who is it?It's Abby. Kenny, it's Abby.

Douglas gave them to me for my birthday.Are the kids all right?

Yeah, they're fine.You decent? That'd be a first!

Like she cares! Go on, let her in.

She's in jail. They'll release her into the custody of an adult.

Gordon will tell her mum. Gordon will not.

She doesn't want her mum, Kenny.

She wants you.I hope you said I was out of town.I told her you'd go.

Abby!She was upset. It was the easiest thing to say.For you, yeah.

Where's Carolyn? She went over with her.She didn't mention Carolyn.

She was meant to be keepin' an eye on her. Marjorie WILL be pleased(!)

So, drunk, was she?

No.So why'd she get nicked?Drugs. What d'you expect? She's a musician.

I thought Alistair could take you, but he must have gone night fishing.

I hope he remembered his rod.

Oh, Kenny! Well, he might have misplaced it.

A night in the cells won't do her any harm, and my bed's missing me.

It'll be light soon. I can make the first run early.Oh, thanks, Gordon.

Do I have to? I'm allergic to police.

Do me a favour, you love helping women in distress.

You're right. It's my calling. I'm a bit like you.

Yeah, you and me, like two peas in a pod.

I'm not going to grass on a friend.

Look, if you tell us where you got the Ecstasy from,

who your supplier is, then I really can't see this going much further.

I'm not promising, though.

Why would anyone believe a promise you make?

Just don't say anything to upset the police, OK.Why would I do that?

Be polite.Of course! Why wouldn't I be?

Just keep your mouth shut, stay out of trouble and bring her home.

If you're so good, why don't you go? Because she didn't ask for me.

You'll talk to her?

Do you want me to keep my mouth shut or talk to her?

You know what I mean. She looks up to you.

Drugs are serious. You've got to talk to her about it.No.

I won't preach to her about drugs. You can't let her think it's OK.

But, Abby, it's a personal choice.

I ain't going to start getting righteous about it. It's her thing.

Is that what you'd tell Alfie?

I need to know. I don't want Alfie wasting his life.

It's not a personal choice. When you're messed up,

you don't have a choice. I won't be a hypocrite.

Tell her what you were like ten years ago.

Tell her the truth, Kenny, then let her choose.

I'm not asking you to be a hypocrite.

I'm asking you not to lie about it.

Not to make a joke about it.

Not to make it cool.

Ready, Kenny!

Yep.

Good luck.

Is that Alistair?

There's not much for me to do here now that Lizzie's gone.

You and your father can manage without me.

Is it because of me?

I care about you, Malcolm.

I can't marry you.

I can change. It's not because of you, Malcolm.

I should have gone long before. I didn't want to.

Now I have to.

Make it easy for me.

Heather McGowan. Quick as you like, yeah?

Well done.

Kenny Marsh?Who's asking? Detective Constable McDonald.

What, as in Ronald?

You're here to collect Miss McGowan?

Yeah. I used to collect coins, but I got bored with that.

Are you her father? Do I look like her father?

Good detective, ain't he?

What's your relationship to Miss McGowan?

There's no relationship. I resent the implication.A friend.

Friends?Yeah, that's right.

Some people have got them, mate.

Concept might be a bit foreign to you.

A friend from London?

From Ronansay.Really?No. I'm making it up. Are you on drugs?

Kenny, chill.

You seem very aggressive, Mr Marsh.

It's a personality flaw.Do you know where she obtained her narcotics?

Narcotics?I knew it! You do someone a favour and end up prime suspect.

Why would you be a suspect?Because you couldn't find a black bloke?

Could you come with us, Mr Marsh?

Why would I do that? To help with our enquiries.

This isn't on. He's done nothing.

So he won't mind helping us. Well, I do.

I could have you arrested.

No need. He's a very helpful chap.

Are you from Ronansay?Get Douglas. He'll sort this out.

I don't need Douglas. Yes, I operate the ferry.

That's very convenient. It's not actually "very convenient".

Yes, it is.No, it isn't!

I've ferried you hundreds of times and you've never complained.

A ferry could transport all manner of things.

You're right there. I've got stories you'd never...

Don't you worry, Kenny. I'll get Douglas.

Morning!Morning.

Hello.Hello.

Alfie.I said hello! Be nice.

You didn't say we had to be nice.

Sorry. They'll come around. It's no problem.Have a good night?

Aye. I mean, what do you mean? Last night? Did it go well?

Aye.

Doesn't look like you caught many fish?No.Too bad.

Aye.

You look tired. You should get some sleep.Aye. I need some.

I missed you last night. I missed you too.

You're welcome to come back...No. I'll put my head down back at mine.

All right, see you later. Aye. I'll see you later.

Gordon! Was Heather on the ferry?

No, she'll be on the next.She was supposed to be on the first ferry.

Scheduling change.She'll be beside herself! She knows how much I worry.

Aye. I imagine she is beside herself...about you, worrying.

Gordon?Can't talk. Need to speak to Douglas.

Where's Kenny?Busy being helpful. I've got to find Douglas.

Ida.

Please, Mr Campbell.

He's a good boy. I know.

Then, why are you going? Because I have to.

Malcolm will take you down.

I can walk.

He's hurt enough.

He needs to take you down more than you need the lift.

Let him do that for you.

Thank you, Malcolm.

Douglas! You have to come to Portree with me.

What is it?Kenny's in jail.

In jail?Aye.For what?

For what?Is there an echo in here?

Why in jail?Helping the police with their enquiries.

What enquiries?Drugs!

Goodness!That explains everything. Jail's what he deserves.

Kenny does not take drugs. He doesn't?Imagine if he did!

Not any more. That's hard to believe.Aye.

You can understand them enquiring. Did Kenny say something?

He didn't stop!

He's not good with the police.Not good? He's useless.Is Heather OK?

What's Heather got to do with this?

SHE did the drugs.Heather!? Not a word to her mother.

Douglas, you've got to sort it out. Sort what out?

Gordon? Just tell me what happened.

We'll explain as we go. Come on. Make yourself respectable, Douglas.

Turn up like that, they'll think you're part of the gang.What gang?

Heather?

Kenny?

What are you doing here?

I've come to get you out, haven't I?

Well, why are you in a holding cell?

It's easier to beat you up in a small room.What did you do?

I tried to kiss his arse, but missed.

Sorry I dragged you here. I didn't know who else to call.

You're just incredibly stupid, aren't you?I'M stupid?!

YOU'RE in the nick and haven't done anything!

I just want you to know, I'm happy for you and Ida.

Happy you found someone.

You're a hateful man, Gordon.

I thought he was trying to pull. I didn't know he was a police officer.

What, he wasn't wearing a uniform?

I was in a club. If he was wearing a uniform, he'd have been gay.

Why were you taking drugs, anyway?

You're not giving me a lecture, are you?No.I was having a laugh.

Well, it's a good way to do it, I suppose.

Get outside yourself.

Until one day you wake up and you're always outside yourself

and can't get back in.

You're lecturing me.

Well, you're not going anywhere, are you?

I had a friend.

He needed gear...

..cos it was a laugh.

But he didn't have any dough.

So he had to go and nick some... to buy more stuff.

But it was fun.

And he wasn't addicted or anything. He wasn't a big user.

He was fine, you know?

And, er...

..one morning, he just woke up and all he could think about was...

..how am I going to get more cash?

To get more gear.

But it was a laugh. It WAS a laugh.

I watched this bloke fade away.

He didn't care about anyone else.

Just himself.

But he's having a laugh.

Except no-one was laughing with him any more.

Cos he wasn't alive.

He wasn't a living person.

Cos if you don't care about anyone else,

you don't exist.

And he didn't.

And there he was.

Just...

one of the living dead.

I'm not like that.

What, you're smarter, stronger? I won't be that stupid.

You already are! Loads of people try it.

But that's the gamble, isn't it?

Some people can take it. They walk away and are glad they did.

It's life expanding and all the rest.

They get older, lie and say they didn't do it,

cos they want to be all respectable. Fair enough.

Good luck to them.

But other people, they can't walk away from it.

They don't know how.

You don't know what sort of person you are until it's too late.

And I don't know which one you are, Heather.

And you don't either.

Heather's not here yet. Don't I know?!

Where were you last night? With Heather.

Oh, you were, were you? So why weren't YOU arrested?Arrested?

I'd work on your story before you speak to Marjorie.

Ida...

..is there anything I can do?

It's already done. It can't be undone.

Come on, nothing is like that.

You don't know.

There are no mistakes that can't be forgiven and forgotten.

It sounds like you're holding him

because you didn't like his attitude.

That's not acceptable.No, it's not.

If you didn't like MY attitude,

would you take me in to help with your enquires?

Is another holding cell free? Aye.Let me rephrase that.

I'm guess he was surly and insulting?

That would be a pretty good guess.

He has a problem with authority. Among others.

The way he talks to Douglas when he's in a know-all mood!

I don't have know-all moods. Never(!)

He gave you lip, so you put him in a cell to let him cool off.

It's like she was there!

Well, I don't blame you. But a judge might.

DOUGLAS:Sheriff.

The sheriff might.

Whatever.

Carolyn, can I have a word?

You and Heather getting your stories straight, are you?Just talking.

Have a good time in Portree, did you?Aye. It was OK.

I tell you, if Abby gets hurt, I'll blame you both.

Did you talk to Heather?What about?

Come on, Kenny! About drugs.

Yeah. Yeah, I mentioned it.

Good.

Mary, I thought you'd gone to school.

Douglas, I had a letter from Helen.

How are they?Fine.

Good.

You'll be late.

Helen was wondering if we could do them a favour.

I can't lend them any money. It's not money.

Mary, what is this favour?

Well, it's a big favour.

They're only asking because they've such a high regard for you, Douglas.

People always do when they want something.

I can't be loitering all day, Mary. I've things to do.

I don't mind doing a favour, but it would help to know

what it was and who it was for.

Hi, Jerry!

Jerry! How are you, my little man?

Where's your mum and dad, then? Douglas, Jerry IS the favour.

His parents have asked me to look after him for a while.

I'm dreading the day I'll have to talk to Alfie about drugs.Yeah.

You read about kids of his age trying them. It scares me to death.

You don't have to worry about Alfie.

Of course I do.

Well, I'll talk to him.

That fills me with confidence(!)

Oi!

Alfie! Drug chat.

Kenny!

Beginner's course. Don't worry.

That's what an illegal smile is?

Drugs?Yeah.

There was a whole period of my life, Alfie, I never saw the dawn.

Well, that sucks, doesn't it?

Yeah.

Come on.

On your feet.

Right, I want you to stick your arms up in the air, like this...

and repeat after me.

Listen to the exhortation of the dawn!

Listen to the exhortation of the dawn!

Look to this day, for it is life.

Look to this day, for it is life.

TOGETHER: The very life of life.

In this brief course, lie the verities and realities

of your existence.

The glory of action,

the bliss of growth

and the splendour of beauty.

For yesterday is only a dream

and tomorrow is only a vision.

But today, well lived,

makes every yesterday a dream of happiness

and every tomorrow a vision of hope.

Look well, therefore, to this day.

Such is the salutation to the dawn.

Well, there's your drugs lesson.

Never miss the dawn. You got it?

Got it.