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All ashore, who's coming ashore!

Oh, aye, the Vikings came here all the time.

Loved the raping and pillaging here.

Oh, aye, one of their favourite islands.

You don't look happy.

I think too much. Aye. That can do it.Yeah.

Try not to.

OK.It's not easy, I know, but you've just got to work at it.

I've got your stuff.

Oh, cheers. Can you bring it through?

Thanks.

You look down. What's wrong?

Been up all night, thinking. Couldn't sleep.

Yeah, that happens to me sometimes.

Watch the minutes ticking by, looking at the clock.

You close your eyes and nothing happens.

Then you start thinking, get all these hot flashes,

start playing scenes over and over in your head,

you know, just until you do or say the right thing

in those situations, way back in your past.

You get voices going in your head. It must be what purgatory's like.

Lie down and rest. Go through all that again?

Happens to us all.Maybe.

Abby.

I owe you an apology.For what?

Six years ago, when you were still with Robbie...

Seven years ago. He left just after Charley was born.

Seven years ago, when you were still with Robbie,

I nicked 20 quid out your purse

to buy a birthday present for Alfie.Did you?Yeah.

I don't remember. Cos you never knew.

You blamed it on Robbie. He always was nicking money from me.

So I knew I could get away with it. You two had a big row.Did we?

There were so many, they all seemed to blend into one.

Anyway, you was furious. You rushed out the house in a terrible temper.

You're still worrying about this?

You could've been hit by a car. Well, I wasn't.

But you COULD have been.

Easily.

Then that small act of me nicking £20 out your purse

would've caused your death. Would've been my fault.

I would've killed you. You need sleep.

Abby, d'you forgive me?

Yeah.

Thank you.

Bite it.

Well?It's hard.

It's time to harvest. Come on.

What's that?

Um... It's, er...

It's a list of all the people that I've done bad things to.

Here you are.

I'm going to write to all of them, every single one.

I'll save up for stamps and get it done.

It's possible the people on that list won't remember. I didn't.

Possible. But you being hit by the car...

That sort of thing. I mean... whatever happened to Marky Taylor?

I used to go shoplifting with him. How old were you?About nine.

We got caught once.

Muggins here didn't have anything on him cos I was crap at it.

Marky had 15 albums up his jumper. 15!

And when I was questioned by the law...

I blamed him for getting me into it.

He could be in prison right now. Because of me.

A 25-year sentence for nicking records. I don't think so, Kenny.

Abby, it's not about records. It was my suggestion to hit the music shop.

I set him off on his life of crime. You suggested it?

You said you were crap at it. I was. HE was brilliant!

That's why I took him with me. How did you know?

Everyone knew. He was always nicking sweets and stuff.

Well, there you go. He was already a thief, wasn't he?

He was, eh?

That's true...

Well... It saves on a stamp, doesn't it?

HE SCORES OUT NAME Oh, God...

These two Norwegian girls were matching us drink for drink.

That clear, sickly liquid. You've got to be rat-arsed to drink it.

Eight of us think we've a chance. Not good odds.Better than here.

You didn't score, did you?!I have no memory of the rest of the night.

I woke up next morning in the bushes outside the bar, no wallet.

All eight of us lost our wallets.

We all made out we got lucky.

Took ten days for anyone to admit the truth.

Great thing about a night on the tiles. You don't remember, no guilt.

Douglas!I'm here.

Where?

Here.

Can you give me more of a clue or will that ruin the game?I'm here.

My tap's blocked.Know the feeling.

What do you want?The big toe on my right foot. It's throbbing.

Do I look like a doctor?Not sure.

It's a powerful throbbing. You know what it means?

No more tap dancing?Bad storm.

I heard the radio. There's no storm. I checked the shipping report.

Bad low-pressure system south-west of the Faroes.Coming this way?No.

But my right toe is throbbing. We ought to warn everyone.

We warned everyone last time.

Sand bags went out, we had a heatwave.

That was my left toe. My right's never wrong.

The Met forecast doesn't mention it.

I can barely stand. It's going to be a full-blooded storm.

If you like, I'll phone the coastguard.

Good idea. Warn them too.

Dare you to go and talk to them. I'm not scared to talk to them.

Are too.Am not. You're the one that's scared.I'm not...!

ABBY: They're just girls. There's nothing to be scared of.

Easy for you. You ARE a girl. Not scared!Don't say anything mean.

Thank you. That's grand. That's all I need. Bye for now.

Mary!

The storm's turning.

If it doesn't turn again, it could hit us within 24 hours.

Maybe sooner.Brilliant.

What?Terrible storm coming.

I obviously missed something.

You don't have a right toe like mine.

Big front. Could last for days.

They wouldn't need weather balloons or radar

if they had a toe like mine.

They expect a Force 10, heavy rain, flooding.

We'd better get busy.

Where would we be if I'd gone to that Dr Talbot...?

He would have said it was gout.

Hi.Hi.

Hi.Hi.

We're looking for Vikings.Right. Are you Vikings, then?

Yeah.

Where's Malcolm?South field.

He's harvesting.Well, tell him there's a storm coming.

Well, hurry, woman! There's no time to spare.

Did you have an invisible friend when you were little?No.

Neither do I. I guess we'll never understand.Understand what?

It's complicated.Well, try me.

I asked Kenny if you loved him more than the others.

What did Kenny say?

He said that part of you does. But how can part of a person love?

Well, that IS complicated.

He said it's like an invisible friend that no-one else sees.

Well, that's why he's invisible. So far, I'm with you.

The you part of you loves Kenny.

The invisible friend part isn't sure.

That's how part of a person can love.

Yeah. That would explain it.

I don't have an invisible friend. I don't get it. Can I have a biscuit?

KNOCKING

Hello?

Abby?

Bad storm on the way. We have to warn everyone.

Right, come on, Charley.

What time did Jerry and Alistair leave this morning?

Why ask me?

His boat had gone when I got up.

They must have heard the warnings. We'll board up the shop.

Anyone seen the tourists?

What are you doing in here? You should be helping.

I've finished my deliveries.

I'm rushing around and you're in here.

I've got a letter to write. More than one.

This is no time to be writing letters.

Yeah, but if I don't write them, I won't sleep.Kenny!

Have you not heard? My right toe is throbbing something fierce.

I'll get you a bread knife, then you can be toeless and headless.

A terrible storm's coming.Yeah?

Before or after the Vikings come?

My toe is never wrong.

What if your knee hurts? Earthquake?

This is no time for chat or letters.

Make yourself useful. Fill the tub with cold water.

Hot water would be better for your toe.

We'll need fresh for drinking if we lose the mains.

You serious?

Remember that divorced woman in Portree when we were...?

What were we?

16? Do it with you if you brought her a lobster.

She'd do it with me for cod.Cod?

I guess she liked me more than you.

She liked me fine.

Too many birds.If there were too many, we wouldn't have gone to her.

Water is starting to chop. Wind's coming.

What were you doing going to her, anyway? You had Carolyn.

Better bring the creels back in. Can't afford to lose them.

You didn't know what you had, did you?

Hold it tight, Charley.

Sand bag threshold to every door and stairs to the low road.

We'll need some at the school. And both ends of the lower road.

Douglas! I need your help. We're busy.

I'm in the middle of the harvest.

If I don't get the oats in before the storm hits,

I'll lose them. Five, ten people...

Help me board up the shop, I'll lend you a hand.

Show me what needs doing.

We'll help out when we've done this. Thanks, Abby. Grand.

Mind yourself.

Can you get the tourists off the island?

If we're locked in for a week, food'll be scarce.

Should be safe.

We need extra diesel. I'll phone Portree

so it's waiting for you.

Only if you think you can get back safely.

If not, I can stay.Seen Alistair?

Still out with Jerry. Shouldn't we warn him?

Oh, Alistair doesn't need warning.

He can read the water better than anyone.

Funny lot, these Viking spirits.

Someone comes looking for them, they're liable to send a storm.

Bye, Odin!Bye, Thor!Bye.

Not any old Vikings! Gods.

They were the only names I could think of.

Come on, we need your help in Valhalla.

ABBY: Here's another.

ABBY: That one there.

Look, it's better if you take them by the head,

build it like a wigwam. Right. OK.Good.

Right. Stand well back.

You know, it's all in the hips. Suddenly you're an expert, are you?

You're not using your hips. I am, actually.No, you're not.

You're too "white music".

Let's get this right.

Hip-hop was invented by Scottish farmers, was it?

Not hip-hop. You've got to go further back.

Marvin Gaye.Marvin Gaye?Yeah.

What're you talking about?

# Get up, get up, get up, get up Let's make love tonight... # Yeah!

Filling my head with dirty thoughts.

# Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up Cos you do it right. #

Easy. What's all the fuss about?

# Get up, get up, get up, get up. # THEY LAUGH

What's wrong with Kenny? Keep stacking, Charley.

I think he fancies her.

Come on, Charley, we're getting behind.

Oh...! Carolyn?

It's just a cramp. I'm OK.

You should go to the village, rest.

No, it's gone now.

Carolyn, you're pregnant, you've got to stop.

Don't fuss. I'm OK.

Don't be stupid. You are not OK. Ida! Ida! Quick!

Kenny!

Did you fall? She's got pains.

I'm OK. You're not. You have got to stop.

Do they feel like contractions? How would I know?

Does it feel like cramp?

Can you make it to the village? Charley.

Abby, help me take her. Charley, go with your mum.

Kenny, we need to rig a windbreak for the cattle.

There's a tarpaulin in the barn. You'll need three to lift it.

Come on!

Will you get inside, son?

No, I'm all right.

Gerry, we're all going in! No, I'm waiting for my dad.

Well done! Let's get you inside!

THUNDER RUMBLES

CAROLYN MOANS We're nearly there! Come on!

It's really bad. I can't...

Stop!

Alfie, get yourself to the house, and get warmed up, go on.

I'm staying with you.

CAROLYN SOBS

We need to get her into bed and keep her warm.

Douglas, get the fire going.

Hey, do you know what real farmers do to keep warm,

when they're wet, tired and miles away from home?No.

It's a really well-kept secret.

ALL: # Get up, get up, get up, get up, let's make love tonight

# Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up Cos you do it right... #

Maybe it'll stop raining. Aye. Maybe.

I'm sorry we didn't go faster. Nothing to worry about, sprout.

Man plans and God laughs.

Are you sure Abby won't mind? Course not.

Here, let me... Oh...

Oh, no.

Go get some candles, would you, Alfie?

Candles are really romantic.

I don't know where Mum keeps them.

Get all cosy and warm beside the fire, candles everywhere.

You're going to have to ask Mum.

Good idea. I think we should.

Your coat.

Oh...

Yeah...coats.

Oh... Come on, come on,

let's get you back to bed. There you go.

I'm losing blood.

Fancy a dram, Ally?Aye.

Where's your mum?Upstairs worrying.

Heard from Gordon?He'll be in a pub in Portree, waiting out the storm.

No-one would try to cross in this.

My mum's not here. She promised she'd close up and come down.

She needs a hospital. She won't lose it, will she?

It could be an abruption.

Someone should stay with her.

Will she lose the baby? They're BOTH in danger.

Air rescue might be able to try.

Mary, has my mother come down? No, I haven't seen her.

DOUGLAS: Hello. Hello. Come on! Phone's dead.

MARY:The radio, Douglas.

I know what to do, Mary.What's up?

Carolyn's not well. How "not well" is she?

DOUGLAS: Come in! Mast must be down.

Douglas, if she haemorrhages...

Mary! Let me think!

Alistair?

Alistair!

It's not safe. Two of us. We could make it.

It's not safe! Well, YOU were out there.

Suits you, doesn't it?

"I don't do anything, all my problems go away."

No baby. If you're really lucky, maybe no Carolyn.

God is giving you a second chance

not to be the selfish bastard you've been all your life.

This will be the making of you, Ally.

I'd bet my life you could make it to Portree.

KNOCKING

Sea's rough.

Anyone who wanted to cross tonight would be mad.

But I'm willing to try, if you are.

Why are you doing this?

Can't I do the right thing without you asking why?

Sure you can make it, Alistair? There isn't much choice, Douglas.

That's not the answer I wanted.

We'll make it. We have to.

Jerry, a blanket.That's good.

That's the lot. I've got it.

CAROLYN: I love you. I love you, too.

Carolyn, come on, you've got to go.

Good luck.

Carolyn, let Jerry carry you. Please get there safely.We will.

There you go.

Let's go, Ally.You're staying here.

You'll need me out there. You heard me.

It must be a Force 8. Get back to your boy. ..You OK?

OK, Ally!

Charley, what are you doing? You shouldn't be here.

I'm praying for them.

If anything happened to me...

you'd look after the kids, wouldn't you?

Course I would. I wouldn't give them any junk food.

They'd get a bath, once in a while.

Yeah, but they'd be safe.

Nothing's going to happen to you. I know. It's just a "what if?"

I know.

We just take it all for granted, don't we?Yeah.

All of it.

Why ARE you so good to me?

You need to check with your invisible friend?

That would be the sensible thing to do.

I've got to wait for him to get out.

It's so quiet.

WATER PLOPS IN THE STILLNESS

Kenny?

Do you hear that?

What?

That's what I mean.

It's stopped.

We're not in charge.

Mum!

Don't want to leave.Oh, Mum.

Does Kenny love Heather? No. Don't be silly!

I know what I'm going to pray for next.What?You know.I don't.

Part of you does.

You gave Heather some of my clothes.

I was just trying to look after her. Kind of you.

She looked good in them.

If she dyed her hair, it could've been you 15 years ago.

If you squint.

You were major crumpet back then, weren't you?Time takes its toll.

I didn't mean it like that. I mean, you're still, you know, crumpet.

If you squint.Mm, yeah.

Charley thinks you fancy her. Does she?Mm.

Well, it's easy to fancy someone

if they're offering it to you on a plate.

Some people that is. I mean, guys, particularly.Yeah.

Not me, though. Oh, no, bit of a turn-off, really.

I know what you mean.

No. I figured you would. It'd be a bit like cradle-snatching.

She's offering it to you on a plate? Mm.

I mean, it would be a bit churlish to turn her down, wouldn't it?

She's tried so hard.

You gotta admit I'm... I'm pretty desirable, myself, aren't I?

That's me squinting again.

I mean, any red-blooded guy would struggle to say no, wouldn't they?

I mean, let's face it. She's pretty, she's young, she's built.

What are you doing?Just adding her name to your list.Cheers.

You're not jealous, then? Don't be stupid!

What? I didn't wind you up at all? No. Sorry.

You just know me too well. That's the problem.Yep.

I tell you, Abby, I'm shattered.

I reckon I could sleep for a week.

I haven't got the energy to blink. KNOCKING

Kenny?!Yeah?

It's Mum. Can you come and help me? Course. Are you all right?

See you later, Abs.

Now, careful. Gently does it.

You OK?

SHE WHIMPERS, THEN CRIES OUT

THUNDER RUMBLES

# Get up, get up, get up Let's make love tonight

# Wake up, wake up, wake up... #

Yeah. He's probably boffing her right now.

THUNDERCLAP

Don't play the innocent with me.

I know what you're thinking. I'm not thinking that.

Oh, yeah. You can't blame him.

Look at you. You're nobody's bargain.

Go away!

Your problem is you think it's going to hit you like lightning.

So shoot me. I'm a romantic.

Romantic?! You're a walking disaster when it comes to picking men.

And the best one you ever met is cleaning a 17-year-old's teeth.

Stop it! And I'm NOT thinking that. That's furthest from my mind.

He's figuring that a woman pushing 40 with two kids

might not be quite as good a deal

as the perky young thing that's offering it to him on a plate.

I'm not listening to you! Can't escape me.

# Get up, get up, get up

# Let's make love tonight

# Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

# Cos you do it right. #

That's enough! Piss off.

Cos he was always a joke, yeah? And that's your problem.

You can't move on, see him in a new light.

I don't need a man. Oh, unless you get randy.

Then they come in useful.

I've known him too long to think about him in...that way.

But you trust him with the kids.

That's different.He's there for you when you're low,

nice with the kids, cheers you up, and he's house-trained.

I don't think about him like that.

Is she still wearing your clothes?

I'm going to bed.

So I told Ruthie, right?

I told her it wasn't me that smashed her window. Yeah?

Looked her right in her eyes, I did.

So she blamed Jason.

Cor, what a stink she kicked up.

Jason's family had to move off the estate and everything.

Yeah, I think I'll write to both of them.

Why should I care about Ruthie and Jason

and a window you broke 20 years ago? No, no, no!

Cos your window's broken, it all came flooding back to me.

I mean, it's not really about the WINDOW, is it?

So I don't mind...

It's...it's more about how hard it is to be good.

It's a real struggle, innit?

You can't change what's done. You've just got to get on with it.

Yeah, it's hard to leave things behind. I mean...

..you hurt people that you never intended to hurt, you know?

That sucks.

Are you done?

What - the window or the stories?

Story-wise, I could go on all night. I'm not kidding!

I've got loads of 'em. Yeah...

You know, a lot of people think that guilt is a bad thing.

I've always thought of guilt and shame

as being like twins, if you like.

They're sort of...

They're sort of like guard rails to keep you on the road.

Stop you crashing. Know what I mean?

Thanks for your help. You can leave now.

All right, good idea. Where's your coat?

I'm staying here. Mum, it'd be safer in the village.

I'm staying here.Me too!

I'M staying if YOU'RE staying.

Couldn't bear the guilt if something awful happened to you.

I asked you to leave.

Yeah, I heard. You didn't really mean it, though, did you?

Be honest.

Oh, piano!

Cool.

HE BANGS ON THE KEYS

Can't play.

You know what the great thing is...? I want you to leave!No. Sorry.

I can't leave without you.

So...

..what should we talk about now, eh?

Boop! Sorry!

You did well to get here so quickly.

It's fierce outside.

Um...

I... I need to speak to Carolyn.

Alistair? You can stay if you... Er...it's OK. I'll be outside.

Just to let you know everything's all right.Really?

I understand you're the father. Aye. That's right.

Getting here when you did, you, er...

You saved the baby.

Carolyn needs to stay in for a bit. Observation.

We've given her some medication

to try and arrest the possibility of a miscarriage. Um...

I think she wants to see you.

I mean, think about that! That's a heavy thought.

Well, that's two...three hundred tonnes.

Got to be, got to be.

That's how heavy that thought is. I mean... Ooh!

I'll get my coat.

Oh, my God! A stretch of road without any guard rails on.

I think that will hold it. I'm sure it's not going anywhere.

Capercaillie calling Raeburn. Come in.

Are you there, Douglas?

Douglas, can you hear me?

Come in, Raeburn.

Alistair!? Are you all right?

We're fine. We're all fine.

The baby?

The baby as well.

Oh, thank God!

Thank you, Alistair. We can't thank you enough.

Could you get a message to Gordon for me?

Is he not there?

No. He should be in Portree.

No sign of the ferry, Douglas.

He's not here.Are you sure?

Aye.

OK. You get some rest, Alistair. And once again...thank you.

It's my fault. If I hadn't asked him to bring back diesel... He's a fool!

Got a room, Douglas? Haven't booked.

Mary, get Marjorie to a room.

Kenny, Gordon's in trouble. Gordon? What is it, Douglas?

He's not in Portree. He's out on the Minch.Oh, no!

He'll have trouble finding the headland.

We'll need petrol or kerosene, Douglas. I'll soak some rope.

There you go.

Jerry!Aye.

More wood! There's pallets by the school.

I'll get it.

I didn't even get to say goodbye to him.

He'll make it, Douglas. He's the best sailor I've known.

Aye. I hope you're right.

We take him for granted.

He'd do anything for anybody.

Always putting himself out.

He's a special, special man.

More wood, Kenny!

He'll be all right. He's bound to see the fire.

I love that bloke, y'know. He's a diamond geezer.

That's what he is.

Here, I'll help.Cheers, Douglas.

I wish there was more we could do.

I hope he finds his way home.

CHEERY WHISTLING

Kenny! Is that you?Yeah.

Oh, I couldn't sleep.

Are you going to make an effort or not?

Are you OK? Is that the best you can do?

I'm all right. Just worried about Gordon.

Help him out of his wet clothes. Let's see him naked.No!

What?

I mean, no...

Like...oh, no.

Oh.You're worried? Why?

Gordon's still not back, is he? Do something. Kiss him.

See what it's like.No!

Where...um...is he? He's lost at sea, ain't he?

Lost?Pretty much like you.Yeah.

What do you mean, yeah?

I mean, yeah, he's lost at sea. What do you think I mean?

Ask him about Heather now that he's gone all vulnerable.

Do it!

Is Heather OK?

Yeah? She's fine. Why wouldn't she be?

He ducked. Bad sign.

Just wondered.Because I'm jealous.

I don't want you but I don't want anyone else to have you.

That sum it up?I care about him.

We're back on Gordon, are we? Better answer him.Yeah.

I care about him too.The way you treat him?

I don't know what I'd do if I lost him.

I'm the same. More or less.

You'd just find some other bloke

who'd treat you bad. You can't even tell him how much you care.

Blokes need more than words. You're going to have to put out.

Don't be disgusting!I'm disgusting?!

YOU don't put out, SHE does.

Who wins? You don't have to be a brain surgeon to know.

Are you OK?No! She's not OK.

She hasn't had proper sex in ages.

She's so busy with the mum thing, she can't cut loose.

Abby? Hello! Are you all right? Here's your chance.

Tell him you love him and...No!I didn't think you were. What's wrong?

You are losing the knack! Seize the moment. Use him or lose him!

Just leave me alone.OK. Don't snap. We're ALL feeling the strain.

Not you, Kenny. You know how much I like having you around.Do I?

Oh, no. He's confused.

He's drifting.

You're gonna need more than words.

Come here.

Put your arms around me.

Bad news. The blood's still in his head.

He's holding YOU, but he's thinking about HER.

What are you thinking about? Nothing.

Go for it!

What a night!

Anything?

No.

Coastguard might have more information this morning.

Aye.

We did everything we could, Douglas.

Aye.

Oh, Abby, not again, sweetheart.

I've got to sleep.It's me!

Oh... What did I say?

Do you want some coffee?Yeah.

Yeah, ta.

Did you sleep?

Yeah, I did.

Did you kiss me last night or was it a dream?

Yeah.

Sorry.Why are you sorry? Don't be sorry.

OK.

And all the other stuff...

..was a dream, right?

Stuff?Well, y'know.

DEFINITELY a dream. Shame.

Storm turned around dawn.

Not that it would have done Gordon any good.

Coastguard know anything?

Said they'd ring me back.

He was a fine, solid man. I thought the world of him.

I never treated him right.

None of us did. I'll miss him.

None of you lot'll miss him like I'll miss him.

I hope I get the chance to see him again and treat him right.Me too.

Is there any fresh milk? I can't stomach this long-life rubbish.

ALL: Gordon!

EVERYONE TALKS AT ONCE

How long have you been standing there?

Not long. Why? Were you talking about me?

No.

Where's the ferry,

Gordon? What happened?Well! What a night I had.

You and me both.

I was trying to get home to my friends.

The sea was an awful tempest. I was tossed like a salad.

You and me both.In the middle of the Minch,

I saw a ship in distress, listless and taking in water.

Well, I had to save them, didn't I?

Had to risk my life. No radio. I could rely on nothing but my wits.

That doesn't sound too hopeful.

I managed to pluck the crew out of the jaws of death,

onto the safety of my ferry.

And in that moment...

I became more than a SPECIAL man,

more than a solid man,

more than a diamond geezer.

I became a hero.

That's grand, Gordon. I've got work to do.

Aye, I've got some mopping up to do. I did!

Aye, Gordon! Course you did!

You don't believe me?Why should we?

Because it's true!We're happy you're back, Gordon, hero or not.

Yep. We love you just the way you are, mate.

Ooh!

I think we've upset him. That man's a stranger to the truth.

PHONE RINGS He's full of stories.

We should just accept it.

Hello.

Aye. ..Douglas? It's the coastguard.

They'll be in a temper.

I made such a fuss. Hello!

Look, I'm sorry to..

What?

He did?

The crew of a ship?

Gordon?

CHEERING

On behalf of Her Majesty's Coastguard, congratulations.

Big smile, Gordon.

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