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PHONE PINGS

You like to kiss and tell

About it all-all

I don't know you that well

And I'm not trying to get to know you

One more night till I let you down

I let you down, you gotta go

I close my eyes, don't wake me no more

I break the ties, I'm gone for good now

Now, now, now, now, now, now

Now, now, now, na-na-na, na-na.

Little something I've been working on.

More to come.

DOOR BELL RINGS

What do you think?

Oh, the new place is looking nice, Queenie. Mm.

I never knew that money from your mother could stretch so far.

I'm glad you took it.

Look, I'm already working on paying it back. It's just a loan.

Plus, you know, I love Grandma and Grandad,

but...

..they were not the best housemates.

Sorry, what are you doing here?

Cos got a shift soon.

You know what I'm gonna say.

No, I'm not ready to talk to her, Maggie, not yet.

Do you know how your mum got that money she gave you?

No.

She was wrapped up in that court case with Roy for months, Queenie.

It almost killed her, but she won.

And she did that for both of you.

She was determined to get that money he took,

for you and you alone.

So, look, I'm not forcing you

to do anything or to speak to anyone.

I'm just letting you know that,

yes, your mother has made mistakes,

but for the last year,

she has forced herself to face them.

Anyway, let me leave you to it.

See you at the party.

Oh, I'm bringing Patrick.

Who's Patrick?

My new man.

He's a wicked DJ.

He will spin you and your likkle friend dem 'round the block.

Later.

See you later.

One day, I'll be ready to talk to her.

I don't know when,

don't know how, but I will.

I hope I will.

Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck! No, no, no.

Here you go. Thank you. No worries.

Next.

PHONE BUZZES Ooh.

Sorry, give me a second.

Ama, do you mind if I take this? Thank you.

Hi, Hi, Gina. Yeah, I'm...I've, I've got a couple of minutes.

Yes, um, so, I'll make this quick.

We have an update on the Ted matter.

Can you come in today to discuss?

Um, I can, I can come around this afternoon after four. Is that OK?

Super, great, great, fantastic.

"Fantastic".

Would she say "fantastic" if she was about to fire me?

Thank you.

This is what happens when you try and tell someone you like them,

but the words don't come out. And now you've made it weird!

I'm surprised he hasn't blocked me by now.

Hi, can I get a tall, triple soy, pumpkin spice,

flat white, shaken, with caramel drizzle?

I recognise that voice.

I got this.

Now, how's this gonna go?

Cassandra. Hi.

Hey.

I should say something really cutting.

How are you?

Oh, nice work, Queenie,

you've got her there. What you doing behind here?

Um...

..earning money.

Yes, but why are you working here?

A lot's gone on since we last saw each other.

I thought you wouldn't be caught dead in a place like this,

let alone work in one.

Well, if you can't beat them, join them.

You look good, though.

Thanks. Anything else?

Me and Guy broke up.

Don't let her draw you back in.

We've worked on this.

He cheated on me again.

There's a fucking surprise.

Sorry to hear that.

You're not gonna say, "I told you so"?

I used to think we were so different, you know?

Like, I was the messy one,

and you were put together.

Do you know what I realised?

Men made us both move mad.

Oh, why don't you put my coffee in a proper mug?

We can sit and talk properly. When do you go on a break?

Don't push it, Cassandra.

Just cos I'm being understanding doesn't mean that we're good, OK?

Take care, though.

You too.

That one's on the house.

Hi.

Nobody don't wanna hear no story

from an old woman like me.

I think you'd be surprised.

When I arrived here

from Jamaica I was so sad.

I was so sad all the time.

I thought I would never find joy

in a place that was so bitterly cold and gloomy.

I thought maybe I'm being punished

for leaving the land that bore me

to come to a place where I would always be a foreigner.

This series tells the stories of

the everyday women whose voices are often forgotten.

Next up, Peckham.

Come in.

Sit down, sit down.

Er, no, that's fine. I'll stand.

Are you sure you won't sit?

Look, Gina, if you're gonna fire me, could you just make it quick

and rip the plaster off, please?

Fire you? No, Queenie.

Ted's out, you're in.

I know this must come as a huge relief to you,

as indeed it does for me, um...

I'm just, um, er...

..elated, obviously, that we did manage to get to the bottom of it.

Sorry it's taken so long.

But did, did he tell you what happened then?

Not exactly. No,

Jean broke what I'd always assumed was this kind of lifelong vow

of silence to insist that I

watch the, um...

CCTV footage over Christmas.

Oh, I'm not gonna go into detail about what I saw,

cos obviously you were there, but,

it did prove your innocence

and...

..refuted Ted's claims.

Anyway, your account has been reinstated,

and you can start back as soon as tomorrow. How does that sound?

I saw your video. It's amazing work, really.

Thanks, Gina. That means a lot.

Well, it's...

Do you think I'll be able to tell the stories I want to if I'm here?

I think you are an incredible talent,

and I think The Daily Reader needs those stories...

..but probably isn't worthy of them.

Queenie...

..I also owe you a huge apology, really.

The, you know, Ted situation,

it should never have played out like that. I'm so, so sorry.

You deserved more than that.

I did, didn't I?

And I still do.

Bye, Gina.

Er...

SHE SIGHS

Queenie. Quickly, can we talk?

No, no, we cannot. Just give me three minutes. No, fuck off.

Let me explain. I said fuck off.

I did what I had to do to save my marriage, Queenie.

How is your apology all about you?

Do you even know what you did, what you could've got away with?

Ted, you could've ruined my life.

Yes, I know, and I'm sorry. But I was...

I wasn't thinking about that, all right?

I was thinking about my...my child, my unborn child.

When you have kids, you might understand what that means.

Don't let him draw you back in. Whew!

Today is really one big test.

Can you hear yourself, Ted? Did you hear how unwell you sound?

I know you are angry. Angry? And...

But maybe in time you, you know, you could forgive me.

Forgive him?

And who knows? Maybe we could be friends again, yeah?

Friends?!

Look, I'm gonna move on with my life, OK?

And I'm gonna forget that you ever existed. Don't be...

Don't come near me.

Ow! Get the fuck away from her, you big dickhead! Ow!

Men like you make me sick.

Go home to your wife, bastard!

I swear to God if you come near Queenie again,

I will done your dance. Do you understand?

Don't look at her!

Do you understand what I am telling you? Yeah, yeah.

No, I understand, I understand. Queenie, do you have any last words?

Do you know what? The sex wasn't even worth the stress.

Pussy old dickhead.

Look at you. The stroke game weren't worth it.

Pagan.

Summertime...

It's good?

It's pagan.

REGGAE MUSIC PLAYS

PHONE BUZZES

Hi, Queenie. It's Jasmila from The Top Set.

I hope you don't mind me reaching out. We met at the exhibition.

Oh, no worries. Um, it's nice to hear from you.

Listen, I just watched the video you posted.

I like how meaningfully you approach something so ordinary.

It's definitely something I'd love to feature on the platform.

The Top Set? Are you serious?

Of course. Between us, I'll be expanding in the next few months,

and it'll be good to chat and see what your plans are.

Yeah, definitely. Um,

thank you so much. Thank you for thinking of me.

Speak soon.

You all right, Queenie? Why you screaming?

Sorry, Sorry.

I'm good.

You scared to come out or something? No!

No, I'm not. But what if I was? Hmm?

You shouldn't anxiety-shame people, Diana.

How many people are down there, though?

Did you not invite your mum?

No, I...I didn't.

Do you know what Khadijah says?

What? What does Khadijah say?

She says, "You have to let go to be free."

She loves you bare, and I know you love her too.

I don't know why you try and firm that all the time.

Something to think about.

Come on, let's go.

MUSIC PLAYS

I think Grandad's waved.

I think I mixed the punch labels up.

Wilfred, take water.

Water? Cut it!

Off the music.

Disconnect, you.

Gather round, gather round,

Speech time.

So, as we all know, we're gathered here today.

It's not a wedding, Mum.

Hush, Diana.

Anyway, before I start,

has anyone got anything they'd like to say to our dear Queenie?

I'd like to say something,

and I have a gift for you.

Wilfred, bring the bag.

Open it. Open it, Queenie. We don't have all day.

OK, yeah.

Oh! Are you sure?

It made me feel at home.

Maybe it will do the same for you.

Thank you.

Well, I wouldn't give it to you if you didn't deserve it.

What else could I give you on your new beginning?

And you've had a hard time,

as we all know.

I know you're not into this "strong" business,

but you are strong.

You're not strong because you're tough

or because you don't feel pain.

You are strong because you're not afraid

to say that you are...

..delicate.

And I have learned a lot from you, so,

think of Grandma when you play your songs on this

in the way that I always think of you.

Uh, I think that's, er, enough of the speeches for now,

but thank you, everyone, for coming.

Means a lot.

Well, at least let me close in prayer.

Where's my anointing oil?

I already blessed the house before you come, Maggie.

To Queenie.

Amen.

ALL: To Queenie!

Amen!

REGGAE: And then they ask what a good woman is made of

She's not afraid and ashamed of

Who she is

She's royal, yeah

So royal

And I need her in my life

I never knew anyone

So one of a kind...

How you doing, Grandad?

Hey, the soil is good.

The way the world looking right now,

you need to start growing your own vegetables.

Well, this is a balcony,

and I don't think I can grow my own potatoes here.

What? Your neighbour no like potato?

Still, this is a nice little spot you have here though.

It's all right.

So, er...

..how your talking going?

Oh, it's been good. I, I mean...

Well, not good.

It's been hard.

But good for me.

It's funny.

The day you turned up with all your things in boxes...

..you had this look in your eye.

You kept telling me you were fine,

but I knew the truth.

The same look your mother had in her eye

when that bastard Roy was hitting her so hard...

..she nearly never get back up.

She told me she was fine too...

..but I knew she wasn't.

And as a father,

as a grandfather,

it's hard

when you see that look in the eyes of the girls you love

with every breath in your body.

And both times...

..I felt like I failed.

Like I didn't do enough to protect either of you from the world.

But you pushed through,

the same way your mother pushed through.

Look how she won that court case.

I know forgiveness is hard,

but I've seen you conquer things that were much harder.

I am not a man of many words, Queenie.

I am not as strong as you, or your mother,

or your grandmother.

But just know...

..I love you all.

And you all,

and Maggie

and Diana...

..are the things I am most proud of in this world.

Ah, right.

Let me go in and get some of that rum punch.

Mm!

Hmm?

Where's that Frank? I like him.

Oh, he couldn't make it.

That's a shame. Yeah.

Don't stay out here too long.

PHONE RINGS

Come on. Woo!

I knew I put too much rum in that punch.

It's Chi DaKid, up in the building.

Come on, Yeah, we're gonna get crazy tonight.

Uh, get ready to wind me up within the walls

of the house of the house warming.

Woo! Come on. Woo! Hey! Hey!

It's Chi DaKid. Gonna wrack it up, yeah?

Come on. Where my bitches at?

Enough of that chat, enough of that chat!

This is the holy rap.

And if you don't like that just sit at the back.

This is the holy rap.

Go Grandma.

ALL: Go Grandma, Go Grandma

Grandmum!

CAR ENGINE REVS

He showed up.

Frank!

What you saying? Good, yeah?

Thought you couldn't make it.

Happy house-warming, Big Q.

Party's over, so you failed.

Tried to finish my last job on time, but...

Oh.

I thought, you know, thought you might have, um,

been on one of those hot dates.

No.

Er...

I got you something.

Again? How many presents are you gonna get me?

Stop complaining, man.

Oh, for goodness' sake.

You did not have to do this.

Got your name written on them and everything. I can see.

Mm. Thank you. This is lovely.

It's all good.

And now if you leave one in my van, 20 more.

It was one time. Oh, yeah, bro. Just relax? Mm-hm.

So, this girl you're seeing,

is she OK with you, you know,

giving another woman personalised stationery?

There's no girl, Queenie.

Oh.

Yeah, all right, I've been on a couple dates here and there,

but she isn't what I want.

I just, I don't know,

I don't want to be one of them guys that lets you down.

And I know you got trust issues and...

Look, I need you to know that I'm...

..never, ever even nearly

gonna treat you the way that guy treated your mum, like...

..just know that.

I know. I do, yeah. OK.

It's just that, whatever we decide to do,

I just need...I need to...

I just need time.

I'm someone that needs time, and I need a lot of patience.

Well, it's like I said...

..I feel like you always knew who you were,

even if you're still figuring it out.

PHONE PINGS

What's a dance break? OK. Hun?

I read somewhere that, er, dancing increases your serotonin levels.

OK. So I added a five-minute dance break into my daily routine,

but I was just trying something. It doesn't... Step up.

It was just an idea. No, I hear it.

It doesn't mean anything. I hear it. No, no, it's cute.

All right, well, come on then. No, no, no. What are you...?

Hold on? Let's do it. Let's go.

Oh, my gosh. We are in public.

What on earth...?

Can you actually stop?

I have new neighbours.

Oh, this looks familiar. Oh, does it?

Remember this from the club, yeah? Yeah.

Like, how I remember you just, er, coming in and doing this.

Where no man don't go.

A love I never felt, now I feel for you, why?

Willing to swallow each and every ounce of my pride

Everything you do I wanna feel again

Ain't no use for us to pretend, why?

Why don't we, why can't we?

Why don't we, why can't we?

Why don't we fall in love?

Why can't we fall

Why don't we fall in love?

Fall in love...

Queenie.

Tom.

What are you doing here?

Can we talk?

RADIO: That was a little classic.

The Summer of Love has officially begun.

Where will you be? Who will you be with?

Next up, traffic.

I'm glad you came.

Look, I need... I need to say, um...

Go on, Mum.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry if anything I did ever

made you feel like you weren't enough.

The world does that already. No, let me finish.

I should have put you first.

And I know I didn't do the best. I did the best I could,

but it wasn't good enough.

Not for you.

You are the most special girl in the world, Queenie.

You've changed the history of this family, my girl...

..just by being you.

I haven't really done anything special.

You have.

Trust me.

And I...

..I hope you can forgive me.

I love you, Mum.

And I love me, too.

Burning myself on the way back to me

No, honestly

God knows it hurts

Not enough or too much

I'm trying looking out for the silver lining

I promise to give back to you

On the way back to me

Give back to you on the way back to me.

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