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You want me to do what?Well, you're the only one small enough.

You crawl under the cow and hold this bucket.

Do I have to wear this hat? Aye. Just in case.

I'll get you a stool, bring Petal into the pen, walk her by Dumfy...

You won't leave me there by myself?

Don't worry. That's what the hard hat's for. I'll only be a moment.

Bull's names Dumfy?Aye. Should be in a cartoon with that name.I didn't pick it.

I love cartoons. Road Runner was my favourite.

I liked that Coyote. The stone wall, Colin?

Aye.You managed to repair it?

I had a good look at it.

Can I help here? No. Get on with the wall.

Is she going to sit under that cow? Aye.

Good thinking, Malcolm. If I were a bull...We don't need to know.

Suit yourself.

I'll go get Petal

and a stool. All right?

All right.

Lucky ol' Dumfy.

Dumfy.

The things that happened to that Coyote.

Never did think that was fair.

Where was the wall, Malcolm?

CAR ALARM BLARES

COUPLE ARGUE

POP MUSIC POUNDS

ARGUING CONTINUES

Morning.Oh!

Morning.Sleep well?

Of course. No reason I shouldn't. What are you looking for?

Milk.I've got it over here.

Oh, do you?Aye.

Cheers.

I'd better go.You put the kettle on. Do you not want tea?Aye.

I'll get it for you.Cheers.

HE WHIMPERS

I think I really must go.You're really jumpy, Gordon.No, I'm not.

Why are you looking down?I've got something in my eye.Which?Both.

Here, let me have a look. I can't see anything.

What going on?NOTHING! He's got something in his eyes.

I can see that. And little horns on his head. Put some clothes on.

Not you!

Marjorie, it's not fair!

You were looking at her?No!

Thinking male thoughts? I never think male thoughts.Never?

OK. OK. I had one once.

But it was about you.

MUSIC POUNDS AND WOMAN CHATTERS

All right?

Oi! It's busy!

HE WHOOPS

Oh, no, no...

I said no drugs.You also said comfortable room, didn't you, mate?

You don't like the room - get out.

No, I love it. I'm only kidding.

Thank you for throwing in that green mould next to the bed for nothing.

I don't like the look of you.You see, that's where we're different -

cos I don't like the look of you either, but I don't say anything.

Did you find a cash machine?

You still owe me for two nights. I want the money now. Cash.

What you don't trust me or something?Now.

OK, This has gone on for long enough. My name is Douglas Raeburn.

I work for Camden Social Services.

I'm investigating complaints from clients about the accommodation here.

You can ring Camden Council if you like, I'm sure you've got the number.

I'll have a shower and then I'll pop downstairs

and we'll have a little chat. You've got some explaining to do.

Mum? I don't get this maths.

Oh, I was never very good at maths, Charley.

- You're supposed to be the teacher. - She's just a supply teacher.

Mrs Raeburn'll be back tomorrow.

Can we make fun of you, then? Make you cry?Yeah, sure.

But I'll tear your fingers off and shove them up your nose.Gross!

When's Kenny coming home?

I'm not sure. I'm sure he'll be back soon.

I wish he was here.He couldn't help you with your maths.He'd try.

Will you help me?

Sure. You can't help being stupid.

Come on. We're going to be late.

No not "Raymond" - Raeburn. He says he's from Housing.

That's right - Housing.

What? Yeah, all right, I'll hold.

SORRY!

If I didn't know these were Kenny's, I'd think they were rubbish.

Douglas?The roses. You think they'll survive?

It's a bit exposed for them, but if they take, it would be a fine thing.

Are you going to help me or not? Aye.

A bench,

surrounded by roses, overlooking the sea.

She would have liked that.Who? The Queen Mum.

Come on, Douglas, we've got real problems to worry about.

This is real.We've to get Carolyn settled.What's not real about it?

Please, Douglas! I don't have time for a row!

We did nothing when she died or for the Golden Jubilee.

No-one wanted to do anything.I did. No-one stopped you.

You might as well have, making light of it the way you did.

It wasn't just me. Your best friend Marjorie had a go as well.

And Malcolm. Nearly everyone, as I recall.

You can laugh. I'm going to build a garden for the Queen Mum.

Do it.I will.Be frivolous.

It's not frivolous.To build a garden for someone you never met.

I met her once.You didn't?I did.

And even if I hadn't, it wouldn't matter.

You're still a mystery to me.

To celebrate the life of someone who thinks they're better than you,

by an accident of birth, I'll never understand.

Gordon!

Having their break? Yeah. Just burning some energy off.

Didn't get breaks in my day. That explains why you're so clever.

Och! That's the sort of thing Kenny would say.

Seems nice but it's just an insult. I taught him all he knows.

What will the children be like when you're finished?Tired, I hope.

I wish he was here. I've got no-one to talk to. He and I, we could talk.

Well, you're talking to me. You're not really a man.No.

Not really.I couldn't speak to you about having manly thoughts.

That'd be tricky. I couldn't admit to manly thoughts about nubile women?

That's a lovely compliment, Gordon!

Mercy me! I don't mean you!

Oh.No! No! Not you! Well, I suppose that's good, really.

They pop into your head and won't go away. It's like the hiccups.

You could try sipping water upside down.Sounds dangerous.

I always end up getting it down the front of me.

Down the front of you? The front of your...Yeah.

I've got to go.

See you in a jiffy.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Come in.

How are you?

Fine.

Did you sleep well?

Fine.

How's Isla?

Fine.

You haven't changed her. I was about to.

Her nappy's full. You can't leave her...I SAID I WAS ABOUT TO!

I'm sorry.

Douglas has spoken to Heather about looking after the shop.

Thanks.

The cottage is ready for you.

I'm sure you'll be looking forward to having some space.Aye.

Och, I mean...

You don't have to explain. I understand.

I'll snap out of it. Of course you will.

You get so tired at the beginning.

It's like...pushing water up the hill.

Aye.

All right, lads.

Some cars down there need breaking into, if you're bored. No?

Well, good to see lobotomy's still all the rage round here.

You're so stupid!I'm not stupid. Stop it, you two!

Alfie. Peter. In the corner - separate corners.This is my corner.

What were you arguing about? He says "AI" stands for artificial insemination, which is rubbish.

It stands for artificial intelligence.It's not rubbish.

I want to stand in the corner. Stay there!It's not fair!

It's a punishment!It IS rubbish!

It can mean both. You're just saying that.It's true!

How would you know? You're just the supply teacher.In the corner.

Thanks.

You want something?Ah, no. Sorry.

There's nothing worth stealing so clear off!

There never was, but that never stopped anyone.

It's just I used to live here.

Good to see the place hasn't lost its charm.

Come on, Dumfy.

You're tarnishing the reputation of bulls.

Look, it's...it's a cow!

It's a fine-looking cow!

Malcolm? How much longer do I have to sit here?

Come on, Dumfy! What's wrong with you? I'm not asking too much.

Please, Dumfy!

Malcolm?

It's OK, Ida. You can come from under the cow.

If it doesn't work out, you can always eat him.

Aye. I wish I could say the same for you.

Wotcha!Hi, Kenny. All right?How's it going?

Yeah. Good. Can I get you a drink?

Just...

tomato juice.You're joking, ain't you?That'll do me.

All right. Can I have a tomato juice?

So?Yeah. So. What's going on?

Not much, got a gig tonight.

Dave Lips and some of the blokes are playing at the Half Moon. Should get pretty messy.

There you go.

Just so you know, I'm not cross about you and Abby getting together.

I guess I expected it. You were waiting in the queue a long time.

Good. Cool.It's hard to come to terms with, you know, at first.

Well.

Love and war and all that.Yeah.

I thought about sending somebody to kill you,

but it was a bit expensive and the blokes who'd do it had a lot of work on.

You don't believe that? About killing me?Yeah.

No.

I mean...yeah. Yeah. Course I do. Yeah.

Kenny! Come on. I'm pulling your leg.

I tell you, you was always a very funny bloke.

So, she's happy?

Well, "happy" is a slippery thing, innit?

Yeah.

Yeah. We...er...

we split up. You looking for sympathy? Don't know what I'm looking for.

How are my kids? They are little gems.

Yeah.

Why do you want a drink? Talk about old times?

There's not much to say.

Short memories can be a blessing. Y'know?

Kids have short memories.

She'll never let me see them. She hates me.

Yeah. You were pretty much a right shitbag, weren't you?

I ever punch you in the gob when you lived next door?No. You missed.

You're making me cross. And I won't miss this time.I believe you.

You won't even try and hit me because you've changed.

She let you read my letters?What letters?When did you split up?

Er...well...we never split up.

We were never together.

It didn't work out.

Fate was against us.

Tragic, eh?

Still, you won't lose sleep over it, one way or the other.

I wouldn't expect you to know what I lose sleep over.

So where'd you disappear to? Up my own arse.Great place to hide.

What's this about? It's about two little gems.

I was a shitbag. She hates me. There's nothing I can do.

Not if you stay up your arse there ain't, no.

Abby was right. Should've studied the form.

I didn't think you'd fall at the first fence. Thank you.

It's the pink of a summer sunset!

Eh?Not that blood red, it's just the pink.

If I could find a nice dress for Isla in that pink,

why, that would be special, eh!

Are you OK, then? With everything? Aye.

Eh, I need some make-up. I mean, look at me.

Do you think I need some colour?

You're lucky - you don't need to wear anything. But me - look at me.

BABY GRIZZLES I remember when I was about 12

and I put this red on my lips.

I felt so grown-up!

Everything just out there in front of me.

I had that lipstick on and I was... well, I was...beautiful.

You still are.

Oh, you're sweet! You really are sweet.

Just look at this pink. It's the pink of a summer sunset.

Not...not the blood red.

Just the pink. Carolyn, are you OK?I'm fine.

Do you know how kind it is of you to ask?

I never had a nice dress. A special dress.

The sort you wear once but keep forever.

Just to remind you, you were special when you wore it

because...because it was special.

Isla will have one. I'll see to that.Carolyn?

It's my shadow. I can't go anywhere without my shadow.

Makes you long for a rainy day!

Is Edwardian before or after Victorian?

What do you think, Peter? If he knew, he wouldn't ask.

Stand in the corner.Again?

Can I stand with him so he can help with my maths?

I stand in the corner because you don't know the answer.

We'll all wait until you get there.

Edwardian is after Victorian.

It refers to the reign of Edward VII, son of Queen Victoria.

He was King from 1901 to 1910.

Nice one, Mum!

She says she wants a divorce.

I'm sorry. Says she met somebody else.

It happens to people.

To people. Not to me.I'm sorry.

Don't waste your energy feeling sorry for me.

We should feel sorry for the poor bastard she met.Aye.

She said I'd never be the man she wanted me to be.

What does that mean? I'm the man she married. I'm still the same.

It's her that's different.

I'd like to give her the back of my hand for writing something like that. Maybe I will one day.

You know, Jerry - and I mean no disrespect -

but you can be a right bastard when you're drunk.I know.

But it's her that made me drink. Then it's good she's gone.Aye.

It's good.Aye, it's the best thing.

Are you sure it's a bull?Aye.

Have you not something to do?

Plenty.

You keep me busy, so you do.

Maybe it doesn't like being watched.

There's some men that can only be amorous in the dark, so no-one can see them being amorous.

You know about bulls and breeding? No. Can't help you.

Could be homesick. I know how that feels.

Don't feel much like being amorous when you're homesick.

Bye, children!

How did it go? Oh, fine. Mind you, I'm knackered!

Can't imagine what it'd be like with 30 of them.

Do you remember what it was like after you had your babies?

I remember feeling like I'd never sleep again.

I remember being so happy after I had Carolyn.I was...happy.

And then I had these feelings.

I couldn't tell anyone about them.

I didn't think they'd understand and I guess I didn't want to admit that I had them.

How good a mother could you be if you were depressed?

Depressed isn't the right word for it. I was lost.

I was unhappy one moment. Laughing for no reason the next.

I'd wake up one morning and look at my baby and weep for joy.

Another morning I'd weep because I hated her so much.

And then I'd feel...

useless.

And frustrated, because I couldn't escape myself.

It's hard to ask for help.

Aye.

The "baby blues" -

sounds so innocent.

If Alistair...I wouldn't expect too much from him.No. But I do.

If you want to help Carolyn, don't depend on him at all.

But she needs to be able to depend on someone.

The kids' father walked out just before Charley was born.

It hurt so much because, I suppose, I needed him so badly.

If I expected nothing, there'd have been nothing to miss.

But you had Kenny?Yeah.

He should have been a maternity nurse. He missed his calling.

I need to spend time with her

and I don't know how long it'll take. I don't want to put you out. I'll do all I can to help.

Anyway, I fancy continuing my teaching career. You do what you got to do.

I can't see Carolyn being grateful. Not for a few years yet.

The tide's coming up.

Washes everything away.

Can you see? Can you see?

Goo, goo, goo, goo!

Goo, goo, goo! How's baby?

She's says she's fine but she wants to know who the silly man is. It's Uncle Gordon.

Oh.Look at that! She likes me. Och! It's wind.

Can you...can you hold her a minute?Aye. It'd be a pleasure.

Goo, goo, goo, goo!

Gordon? Talk to her about something.

She's not daft. She'll grow up thinking those noises are normal.

You can teach them things from a very early age.Aye. Of course.

What shall we talk about?

You see that boat over there?

That's my boat. I'm its Captain.

I rule the waves with that boat. Oh, yes, I do!

Oh, yes, I do! It's a very important job

and I'm a very important man.

Try to remember that as you get older.

It takes skill and courage and nerves of steel...

I'll be back in a moment.

Gordon?

Oh, God!

What are you doing? Holding the baby.

Where's Carolyn?I don't know. Hi, Marjorie!

Och! There she is!Is she naked?

I didn't notice. How could you not notice?

I had one male thought but it wasn't my fault -

it was very short and it's gone now.Did you?

Well, if it was short...It was. I might have another one soon.

How do you know? She's got to come out.

Why don't I hold the baby and you can get me some milk from the shop?

Bye, bye, little one!

Gordon! The shop!

Aye! What was it I was getting?

WAILING

Mary?

SHE SOBS

She's going to freeze to death!

I'm fine. Leave me alone. I'm OK. Leave me be.

It's OK, Carolyn. I'm fine, I'm OK, I'm OK.

I'll wait outside.

If there's anything that you need? I need to be alone.

You know that I'd do anything to help you.

This will pass.

I promise you that.

I'm going to feed the baby.

Bye.

Bye.

She doesn't want my help. I don't think she realises what's happening to her.

She needs to see a doctor. Talbot will know what to do.

And if she won't listen?Shouldn't you stay here?She wants to be alone.

She doesn't know what she wants.

When are you going to start your garden for the Queen Mother?

When I have a moment. This is as good a moment as any.

I'll help you. But, er, you don't approve.

I said I'll help.

Well. Good.

We'll need to go down and get some rocks to build a wee wall.

You get the rocks.

I'll help him.

You stay here.

Aye. You stay here. We'll get the rocks.

Do you want something?

I like watching a woman cook.

Where's Malcolm? He's gone over to the south field.

Don't you have something to do? There's always something to do.

You're a handsome-looking woman.

Thank you.

I'm sure Malcolm will be back soon.

No. I don't think so.

You've got pretty hair.

And nice kind eyes.

Never really looked at a person of your colour before.

Not really looked.

Never had the occasion.

Are you sure you don't want something? A glass of water?

Can I get you a glass of water?

No.

Kenny'll think this is wicked. He loved sitting up here, looking at the water.

When's he coming home?

What's he doing?

He's gone walkabout. But don't worry, I'm sure he's OK.

What's he doing while he's walking?

Thinking about life. That's what you do when you're idle.

He'd do that sitting up here. He said people loved looking at water because...What are you doing?

Building the Queen Mum's garden. Why?

Because...I want to. That should be enough.And you're helping?

Suddenly you're a monarchist?

Douglas was keen and I want... And she's a helpful person.Aye.

Don't I know!

Do you want to help?No. Seems like a waste of energy to me.

Sorry, just asking.

Carolyn, maybe we should visit Dr Talbot tomorrow?

Why? Because I don't see the point of a garden?

- What's HER problem? - We need more stones.

Come on, Charley, keep working.

Mary?

What are you drinking?

I'll be along later. You know where I'll be.

Go well today?

Not better, not worse. We got Carolyn into the cottage.

You'll be going up later to see the baby?

A few things to do first. Aye, of course.

I don't mean to say anything.

And I know I shouldn't meddle. Honestly, I do.

She needs somebody. Right now.

Just to keep an eye on her. Help her through.

She's not quite herself at the moment. It's the least you can do.

I'm trying to be as fair as I can with you.

I'm just asking you to be decent.

That is obviously asking too much.

MUSIC PLAYS

This is my last song

and it's for Gordon, an old mate.

# Here I am, baby Right where you found me

# Trying to break these chains that surround me

# If I look a little different It's because I've changed

# Half-painted pictures are all that remains

# I can't let my past mistakes

# Can't let 'em bring me down

# I ain't waitin' on no angel of mercy

# I've tried my best and I can't help myself

# And I'm trapped again

# I can't get out without losing you And I'm trapped again

# Why can't you feel what I'm going through, I'm trapped again

# I need an answer, girl Can't you see I'm trapped again? Come and rescue me

# Monday morning comes so fast

# What a fool to think that dreams would last

# Close my eyes and it's still so clear

# Remember that night, girl The world disappeared

# I can't let the hand of fate

# Can't let it bring me down

# Well, I can't get no angel of mercy

# I came to stay but I got swept away

# And I'm trapped again And I can't get out without losing you and I'm trapped again

# Why can't you feel what I'm going through, I'm trapped again

# I need an answer, girl Can't you see I'm trapped again Come and rescue me

# I'm trapped again I can't get out without losing you And I'm trapped again

# Why can't you feel what I'm going through, I'm trapped again

# I need an answer, girl Can't you see I'm trapped again?

# I'm trapped again I'm trapped

# Again. #

Thank you very much.

David Lips and the Brass Rubbing Band. Have a good night.

Oh, hello. Come to take another swing at me?

I came to say sorry. Yeah, well, you've done it.

I don't know what's wrong with me. Well,Iknow what's wrong with you.

Are you that clever?Why don't you just hit me now and get it over with? Go on, off you go.

I came to talk to you. If all you can manage is sarky comments, I'll piss off.Why don't you?

Go on, off you go. Then it can be MY fault and you can keep that sliver of a conscience of yours clear.

Look at me.

I said look at me!

I'm making an effort. Can't you see that?

What, this is an effort? What you're doing now? I'm disappointed. But then I'm an optimist.

But it sucks, cos I'm always disappointed.What do you expect of me?More than you can offer, Robbie.

You feel sorry, have regrets, but it's all about you, isn't it? You haven't the space for anybody else.

I said I'd changed. I know you said it.

And I hoped it was true.

I really hoped it was true. So I came down to see for myself.

Cos that was the greatest gift I could give Alfie and Charley - you,

their dad.

It's not the first time I've been a fool. It would've been like sticking coal in their Christmas stockings.

You came looking for me?

Yeah.

I wanted to make sure you deserved them.Where do you get off thinking you can decide something like that?

If you don't like it, do something about it. But you won't, cos you haven't got the balls.

You're not different. And they'll smell that, cos kids do, they'll smell you a mile off.

And the little lie you say to yourself every day - that you've changed -

that'll be in pieces. Then what will you do? How do you get through the day then?

I deserve my kids.You'll deserve them when you can't live without them and feel everything they feel,

when your hopes are their hopes and all the rest.

But it isn't something you talk about. It's something you prove.

What have I done?

Morning.

Morning.

Sleep well?Yes.

Nice and warm and cosy?

Yes.

Just wanted to say "morning".

PHONE RINGS

Kenny?

No, you've got the wrong number.

OK.

Was it Kenny?

Yeah, he says he's fine and sends you lots of kisses and hopes you've been good.When will he be back?

Soon.

Maybe you just had too much to drink last night? Maybe a drink's what I needed.

Isn't that a pretty comment!Well, it's never happened to me before.

You sure know how to make me feel desirable. Maybe you're just too old.

Aye, let's leave it at that if it'll make you feel better.

Malcolm?What is it? Where are you going?

I'm going to see Mrs McGowan and Douglas.Do you have to go?

What's the matter?Malcolm?

You said something about erosion. When I get back, Colin. ..What is it, Ida?

Nothing. I'll see you later.

Come on, Peter. I'll run you down to school.Thanks.

It wasn't aimed at you... or the Queen Mother.

We don't know she did it.

Of course she did.

We shouldn't jump to conclusions. We don't know.

Morning, Malcolm.

Douglas. Mary.

I've got a problem with the bull.

Did it run amok last night along the upper road?No.

Oh, Douglas. That was a nice thought.

And why would that have been a nice thought?

What's wrong with the bull?

Refuses to have sex with that plastic cow. Bloody-minded animal!

That cow looks fine to me. Looked fine to me too. I'm worried about both of you!

I've tried everything.

I soaked up some of Petal's sweat in a sponge and hid it in the cow. Nothing.

What can we do?We need a breeding specialist. I'll need you and Mrs McGowan to pay your share.

You will?

An Englishman from the Highlands. I saw his advert in Farmer's Weekly.

How much?I won't know until he looks Dumfy over.Are you sure you need him?The bull won't perform.

Must be something in the water. Have you checked the water? It's in his head, not in the water.

Why did I let you talk me into this?I never talked you into this.

I'd never have put money in unless you had. I thought you were canny.

I only did because you did. Someone as mean as you wouldn't throw their money away.You think I'm mean?

The Queen of Mean.Gordon, are you going to let him say that? Too late, he's said it.

Nobody's throwing their money away. What good is a bull that won't do what bulls do?

Some bulls need to be treated right. Need to be treated with love. Convince them how special they are.

Not criticised for everything they do wrong.What do you mean, Gordon?

How would you feel if you were expected to do male things and couldn't have male thoughts?

Are we talking about bulls? Of course! What else would we be talking about?

No bull worth his salt could be a... bull if people watched him all the time, wondering if he was too old.

Making little comments about his bullishness.

We need someone who knows what they're talking about to sort this out...

whatever it costs.I'll call him.

And where did you learn so much about bulls?Why are we trying so hard to be together, Marjorie?

Are we just hanging on to something from the past that never was?

I don't see the point in that.

Ida?

Ida? It's me.

The way he looks at me. The things he says.

He just stares and smiles.

He waits until I'm alone and then he's there.

I can't stand it when you go away and leave me alone.

There's no-one there.

I don't feel safe.

I'll send him packing. Don't you worry.

I'll speak to him and send him away.

"Jerry. I've left my boat in Portree. You can collect it there.

"I'm hoping you'll look after things for me."

I thought I'd go ahead and get started, Malcolm. I thought I should earn my keep.

Colin, I don't know what you think you're up to.

Is the net in the wrong place?

I thought this was the right place.

I spoke with Ida.Och! She's a fine woman. She's been so kind to me.

Making me feel at home. It's been a long time since I felt like that.

I've tried hard to be kind back to her. Making sure I say "morning" and telling her she looks nice.

Women like that. Don't they?

Don't they like that?Some do.

You've been ever so kind to me, making me feel part of your family.

I know I'm not the quickest rabbit in the hutch. That's what Uncle Murdo always said about me.

But I won't let you down.

Colin...

I know you're family and all...

Aye?

..but you'll need to secure that net better than you have done

or it'll wash away with the next hard rain. Otherwise it looks just about right.

Aye. OK.

They drove him away. Mary and Douglas have no-one to blame but themselves.

And YOU can tell them that, since you like your little bit of gossip. You can tell the bastards that.

I'll let you tell them. You seem to want to.I forget. You're just as smug as they are.

I'll let you carry on being angry by yourself. I've got work to do.

Kenny!

Kenny!

Come here!

- Did you miss me? - Yeah!

Thank you. I missed you so much.

So did I. I missed you more than she did.

Did not. I missed you more.I think I did. I'm not trying to boast.

How was the anarchists' conference?

An anarchist conference? Kind of an oxymoron, don't you think?

You didn't call. I had to tell them something. ..Oh, I told them to leave it there.

Well, looks like it belongs. Why didn't you phone, Kenny?

I was really worried. What were you doing?I was just looking for stuff.

I didn't find it, though. Can I rent a room tonight?Don't be stupid - you can stay as long as you like.

Thanks.So where were you?

Now...I'm a walking time machine. In front of me's the future. Behind me's the past.

I was trying to figure out which direction they go in.Did you?

Dodgy clutch. Still stuck in neutral.

I missed you.

Maybe.

But not as much as Gordon did, though.

Well, she'd just bought the Castle of Mey and, er, we were poaching salmon in the river.

We were doing well at it. Hardly put your line in and you got a bite.

I must have been about, er...16.

The gamekeeper catches us.

He's marching us up the bank, intent on handing us over to the law.

And there she was.

And all she wanted to know was what we were using on our lines.

I got a royal pardon.

I drove him away.

This wall will look good when we're done with it.

Thank you for helping.

DOOR BANGS

I'm sorry.

I don't know what came over me.

Is there something wrong with me?

Thank you again for supper.

You're welcome, Colin.

I'll be off now. Hope you sleep nice and warm and cosy.You too.

I'll see you in the morning.Aye.

He's weird.

Peter, get yourself ready for bed.

You said you'd send him packing.

It's how he is, Ida. He's trying to be kind to you, that's all.

He's simple.

Malcolm...

Don't take against him for that.

Aren't I old for a kiss good night?

Cor, you're thick, aren't you? You're never too old for that.

Did you miss us? Every second.

I told you.I just wanted to hear it from him, cos I'm thick.

Night.Night, sweetheart.

It's for you. In case you go away again.

Thanks.

I tried to find one that was just me,

so you'd remember ME best. But Mum gave me this one with all four of us.

It was the only one I could find.

So, the other night, I was thinking,

"What would Kenny have said about that?"

Well, didn't have much to worry about, then.

He'd say, "Don't expect too much of yourself or anyone else. You'll just be disappointed."

Would he?Aye, I think.

He wouldn't say, "Because we're not perfect, we have to try harder.

"Disappointment is part of who we are"?

Well, he might say that.

We have to wash our face with hope.

And dry our tears with mercy.

No, no. That's a bit over the top.

Yeah, you're right.

Thanks.

PIANO PLAYS

Sorry, mate, can you tell me where the Ronansay ferry is?

It's the red boat over there. Cheers.

Manure. Bull's good for something.

Tell me where you want me to plant things.They wanted to make it a school project.

Oh, lovely.

Start digging.Right. Dig a big hole.OK.

They're all looking forward to you coming, I can tell you.

They are?Aye. Don't want to put any pressure on you, but they're expecting a miracle.

Aye, you've got everyone's hopes up.

Teaching a bull to fancy a plastic cow must be some sort of talent.

The Queen Mum's garden.

It's not bad.

Shall I explain what it celebrates? It doesn't matter, Douglas.It does. It's not about an accident of birth.

It's about all those things we thought we were in the past that we wish we could be in the future.

The Raeburns' is just over there. I'll be seeing you.

Come on. Time for geography.

Wotcha! It's the middle of nowhere, isn't it?

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