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Fair City - Season 37 - Episode 05: Sun 15 February 2026
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00:13Hello?
00:14Ah, thanks.
00:15Need anything else? Drift Show.
00:17Oh, hey, I saw that Scottish reviewer guy talking about the EP online last night.
00:22He really liked it.
00:23Yeah, I saw it himself.
00:24Yeah, it's not really my kind of music.
00:26The 70s is my era, but I believe it's very impressive.
00:30Cheers, Renee.
00:31It's mad, all the attention we've been getting.
00:34Honestly, we've been so lucky.
00:36It's not just luck, it's talent mixed with hard work.
00:39Don't minimise the work you guys put into it.
00:41Lorcan's artwork for the covers, Ruby's promos.
00:44Thanks.
00:45So, have you heard from Ruby?
00:48You heard she got the marketing job in London.
00:50I did?
00:51And how's she getting on?
00:52She loves it.
00:53I might head over soon for a visit.
00:56Great.
00:57She'll be made up to see you.
01:05Weird, he never mentioned the congratulations card I left in for him.
01:09There was tickets for a gig in there, too.
01:12Do I detect some left over feelings there?
01:15A gift?
01:17Floating a trip to London?
01:20I got the hint even if he didn't pick a punch.
01:24It doesn't matter what I feel now.
01:25He asked me on a date last year and I said no.
01:29But you regret it.
01:31It's never too late.
01:33Look at Ben and Dana.
01:35They got divorced after two years.
01:37I can't just go about crawling to him now.
01:40It's hardly crawling.
01:42I think it's because his career is taking off like I'm some sort of wannabe.
01:46Or maybe he'd be delighted.
01:49If he asked you out again, he obviously wasn't over you.
01:54Maybe he still feels the same.
01:59Yeah.
02:00Enjoy.
02:01Thanks.
02:06Are we still okay to have the small business meeting in the pod later on?
02:10Yeah, sure.
02:12Or they'll be there, but Paul and Dolores can't make it.
02:15He's stopped taking and she's made the pan.
02:18That's all right.
02:19It's only casual.
02:20We can pass on anything that comes over.
02:23I could do a brainstorming a few ideas.
02:25Business is very slow.
02:27Even on Valentine's Day?
02:29Worse than usual.
02:31How's the new housemate settling in?
02:33Can't imagine living with Claire.
02:36Doug's untightiness is getting on her nerves.
02:39Thankfully, she's away for the weekend, but he had a gang back last night for pizzas.
02:43He left the kitchen in a right state.
02:46You know Paul has a new pizza oven.
02:50So I hear.
02:51Doug's gotten a few now.
02:53I have to say they're really good.
02:55Maybe that's why this place is quiet here.
02:58Do you think?
03:00Oh, yeah.
03:00Brand new, shiny menu, competitive prices.
03:03That's very attractive.
03:06Plus, I bet it makes Paul's day to be luring your customers away.
03:10All right.
03:15So, did you look in the box?
03:18Nope.
03:19Why not?
03:20I've no interest in it.
03:22Curiosity would definitely get the better over me.
03:25You need more excitement in your life.
03:28Hey.
03:29Hey.
03:30What's up?
03:31Any news with you two?
03:33Apart from Gwen's dad, I don't know.
03:36What?
03:37Your dad died?
03:38Oh.
03:39Nice one, big gob.
03:40I thought she'd know by now.
03:41I'm so sorry.
03:43It's fine.
03:45When's the funeral?
03:47Last November.
03:49Don't worry.
03:50I went.
03:51Why didn't you tell us?
03:53Because I barely knew the man.
03:55My granda raised me after my poor mummy died having me.
03:58Oh, Gwen.
04:00She never even got to hold me.
04:02Where was your dad?
04:04Micheal floated in and out from time to time.
04:06Oh, so he saw you when he could.
04:09He barely gave me a second look.
04:11He was only there to scrounge money off my granda.
04:13And when he died, I was just shipped off to Glasgow.
04:17Never heard a peep from Micheal again.
04:20That is so sad.
04:21You lost your ma and then your granda.
04:24A life in care.
04:26Well, it made me who I am today.
04:28Fierce and fabulous.
04:30Now, that's the end of it.
04:32Can we change the subject?
04:34Micheal's solicitor sent a box of stuff the other day.
04:36Fergal?
04:37What was in it?
04:38She won't open it.
04:39Such a squealer.
04:40I know it's hard.
04:41Eh, not really.
04:43Well, you need to open it.
04:44There could be important paperwork.
04:46It'll be full of tabs.
04:49I'll give you the day off today if you tackle it.
04:52Fine.
04:53I'll open the stupid box.
04:55And then, I'll go back to bed.
05:02Hiya.
05:02Sorry, excuse me.
05:04Alex, did Ellie leave her phone here this morning?
05:07Er, no.
05:08I haven't seen it.
05:08Well, if you do find it, will you drop it round to the house please?
05:11Because you know what she's like without it.
05:13Yeah, sure.
05:14Thanks.
05:15See ya.
05:17Sorry about that but, er, Peggy's is in the corner of the park.
05:20Erm, I'll see you there in about an hour.
05:23Sounds good.
05:24Cool.
05:30I recognise her.
05:31She was at the EP launch.
05:32Yeah.
05:33Leah.
05:34She's a talent scout for the record company.
05:36Is there news about the EP?
05:39Actually, she was asking me out.
05:42On a date?
05:43That's about asking somebody out means, isn't it?
05:45Well, this is great.
05:47It's only lunch.
05:48Still, it's nice to have an inn in the industry.
05:51Only you would see business potential in a date.
05:53Yeah.
06:02Hey.
06:04Come to supervise?
06:06I just thought I'd pop in in case you needed moral support.
06:09Yeah.
06:10I want absolute bits going through his precious collection of medical receipts.
06:16Guarantee for a washing machine.
06:20A photo of him with what looks like a German Shepherd.
06:23An old driver's licence.
06:25A load of old crap.
06:27Why would the solicitor think that I would want any of this?
06:37We'll give you some space.
06:49Did you see her looking at the watch?
06:51So?
06:52So be prepared.
06:53She's about to be really upset.
06:55The man died a couple of months ago.
06:57She was going to cry about it.
06:58She would have done it by now.
06:59It's only just hitting her.
07:01Now take care of her, won't you?
07:02Because I would stay, but I have to go and open my keys.
07:04She won't want me fussing over.
07:06Have a heart, Virgil.
07:08She's not upset.
07:10Because it's only just sinking in.
07:12This is a huge loss.
07:15Bring her in for a drink later if she's feeling up to it.
07:18She doesn't have anyone else.
07:20Alright, so she's really going to need the both of us.
07:21Can you just work with me here?
07:27Right, before we finish up, Dolores has an idea.
07:31Right?
07:32A litter picking day.
07:34And all the local eateries will provide tea, coffee and maybe a few buns at the end.
07:41Snort.
07:42What?
07:43How is that supposed to bring in any business?
07:45It's a good meal.
07:48Hiya.
07:49Oh, hi Zoe.
07:50Delivery for Sven?
07:51He's in the kitchen.
07:53That's one of Vina's pizza boxes.
07:56Junior loves them.
07:58Yeah, Joe's a big fan too.
08:01Busy?
08:01I ran off my feet, yeah.
08:04Holly from Comet, she did the promotions.
08:06I didn't really agree with their tactics, but fair play to her.
08:09It worked.
08:10And Paul is thrilled.
08:13Bet you any money I'm right.
08:15About what?
08:16The Hungry Pigs business is down because of Vina's new pizza menu.
08:21Yeah.
08:22Sounds like it.
08:24Well, come on.
08:25That's why we're here.
08:27Right, you know, to grow small businesses.
08:28So, you just need to come up with a game plan.
08:32Before Paul takes over the fast food business around here.
08:35I'm big enough and bold enough to deal with a small dip in trade.
08:38Well, engage Paul in some healthy competition.
08:41Good luck with that.
08:43That man has two settings.
08:45Devious and sly.
08:47Nothing that decent promotion, Mozart.
08:50I'll pop my tinkin cap on.
08:55Hi again.
08:57Hey.
08:58Hello.
09:00I think he's on a date.
09:02Your one from where are you?
09:04You know her?
09:05She was there when I spoke to Alex.
09:07Please tell me you didn't say I still like him.
09:09I asked him if you'd left your phone in boozers.
09:13And I told him to drop it around if it turned up.
09:15But I didn't lose my phone.
09:17I was giving him an opening to come to the house to tell you that he hadn't found it.
09:21Cringe.
09:22You know, a nice, natural way to spend time together.
09:26Relax.
09:27I know what I'm doing.
09:28And she was there.
09:31Trying to vibe with Alex.
09:33I watched Love Island with you.
09:35I know the lingo.
09:37But she doesn't have to try too hard.
09:39They're on a date.
09:41On Valentine's weekend.
09:42They're into each other.
09:43That answers that.
09:44You're not going to give up that easily.
09:46He looks happy.
09:49If he had a girlfriend, you would have heard about it.
09:52It's obviously early days.
09:54You just need to get your spoke in before it gets too serious.
09:58I've missed my chance.
09:59Ah, Ellie.
10:00Leave the grannies.
10:01Move down.
10:04Cheers.
10:07Hey.
10:08Alright?
10:09No, Gwen.
10:10I texted you to meet me here.
10:12Was she very upset?
10:13I was just telling you.
10:15No.
10:16That wasn't a bother on her.
10:18She went out not long after you left.
10:20She was wearing the watch.
10:22Was she?
10:23Oh, that's breaking my heart.
10:25She found her dad's watch in his belongings.
10:28Things like that can be overwhelming.
10:30Yeah, all those memories hitting you like a ton of bricks.
10:33We're doing her a favour by letting her move in.
10:35But it feels more like we're the lodgers.
10:37Exactly.
10:39Hi.
10:40Sorry about the mess when you come in.
10:43It's clean now, ish.
10:45I, uh, I'm prepping for court tomorrow, so I'm heading into the office for a couple of hours.
10:49Get those ingredients.
10:50I'll cook when I get home.
10:52That's very nice of you, Claire.
10:53Yeah, we'll keep the receipt.
10:54We can split the cost three ways.
10:57Rui.
10:57And, um, going forward, we need to divide the household chores evenly.
11:01I took the liberty of doing a roster.
11:03It's on the kitchen table.
11:05Hang on now.
11:07I have a bad back.
11:08I'm aware.
11:09So I've put you on dusting and wash up for the coming week.
11:12You won't have to bend.
11:13Is this all really necessary?
11:15Well, do what you like in your bedroom, but our shared spaces need to be clean.
11:20See you.
11:21Oh, dear.
11:23She reminds me of Mrs Lennon.
11:25My sixth class teacher.
11:28She still gets shivers down my spine.
11:31Hi.
11:32Hey.
11:33So, you are not going to believe the bargain that I got?
11:37Uh, Grant, my sincere condolences.
11:39I didn't know this morning when I saved you breakfast. Sorry.
11:42Oh, you're grand.
11:43Phew, thanks.
11:46So, what do you think?
11:49Sexy or all?
11:50You can't afford to shop there.
11:53Well, I came into a little money.
11:55Tell me you didn't pawn the watch.
11:58Too right, is it?
12:00What's the problem?
12:18So, what if I pawned it?
12:20You swapped a family heirloom for a top.
12:23Heirloom?
12:24What do you like?
12:25I got a hundred quid for it.
12:28Sentimental value is priceless.
12:30I have zero sentiment for that watch or the man who owned it.
12:34I'm sorry if that seems cold, but it's the way it is.
12:38Gwen, you'll regret it.
12:39I won't.
12:41Plus, I'm going to look fire in that top.
12:45Fancy a gaming session back at the house?
12:47Sure.
12:49See ya.
12:51How can she be so callous?
12:54Me and you grew up with a parent.
12:56Had some sort of relationship.
12:57She didn't.
12:58She never got a chance to meet her ma and her dad was a stranger.
13:02Well still, she needs to grieve him.
13:04She doesn't.
13:05To Gwen, Michal is just some dead guy who has the same surname.
13:13Hi.
13:15Hello.
13:16Oh!
13:17Any plans for this afternoon?
13:19I'm going to watch a movie.
13:20Why don't you ask some of your pals to join in?
13:22Because they all moved to London, remember?
13:25What's talking up to?
13:26I don't need company, Gwen.
13:29Why don't you meet me in McCoy's when I'm finished here?
13:33You don't have to get me out of the house.
13:34I know I want to go to the pub after work. Please?
13:39Okay. See you later.
13:41Bye.
13:43Hiya.
13:43You must be so proud of Alex.
13:46His career has gone from strength to strength.
13:48Oh, I am. Yeah.
13:49It's great to see him progressing.
13:52Myself and Ellie were congratulating him this morning.
13:54Nice.
13:56Shame about Ellie and him.
13:59I always thought they were such a good match.
14:02They were for a while.
14:04I think there might still be something there.
14:07Not on Alex's side.
14:09He's dating again.
14:10My God tells me that they still like each other.
14:13Why don't we give them a tiny bit of a steer?
14:18The two matriacs?
14:19I certainly won't be encouraging Alex to get back with Ellie.
14:22Excuse me.
14:23Alex is flying it.
14:25In his career and now in his personal life too.
14:29Yes.
14:29Ellie had her chance to get back with Alex and she didn't take it.
14:32He doesn't need a girl that flip-flops on him.
14:35No offence.
14:43Now, enjoy.
14:46You finished?
14:48Hey, that was really nice.
14:50Your new oven seems to have worked out well.
14:53It was the right move.
14:55Well, you have to pivot in this game, you know.
14:57So having the same old same is fine for those down market places.
15:01But here in Vino's we like to keep up with the changing tastes of the modern customer.
15:05You know?
15:06These days people want quality and the best ingredients.
15:10Paul?
15:11These ready to go?
15:12Yeah, yeah, you're fine.
15:14I'm feeling out like a yo-yo all day.
15:17My takeaway is up 25%.
15:20Eh?
15:22Not very many places around here can say that.
15:30I don't mind him.
15:32You know, most people can take a compliment without having to crow about it.
15:36Yeah, well, he's just become extra pompous since all this took off.
15:39You know, he told me that he thought he'd make a good dragon on Dragon's Den.
15:42It's like relax when you sold a few margaritas.
15:45Maybe it's time someone took him on.
15:48Fast food wars.
15:51Pizza versus pig.
15:52Pig.
16:00Hi.
16:01Hey.
16:02You can play the winner if you like.
16:08I brought this back.
16:10How did you find it?
16:11Well, I figured she went to Proctor's because it's the only pawn shop open around here on a Sunday.
16:17Miss Marple will eat your hair too.
16:19I can't pay you back.
16:20The money's spent, so...
16:21It's not about the money.
16:23It's about having no regrets.
16:26Look, I know you're trying to help.
16:28And it's really kind of you.
16:29But it's just not necessary, Sash.
16:31You need to process.
16:33There's nothing to process.
16:36I knew going through that box wouldn't be upsetting.
16:39I was worried that rifling through a dead stranger's things would be weird.
16:42And it was.
16:44I know that you're hoping for some big breakthrough, but I feel like I'm letting you down.
16:50No, you're not.
16:52Listen, why don't I take the rest of me whole stuff home and finish going through it?
16:56If there's anything in there that I think you might want, I'll keep it for you and maybe someday you
17:01might want to look at it.
17:03If it makes you happy, then go for it.
17:05Right.
17:06And I'll put the watch in the safe so you're not tempted to pawn it again.
17:11It's like you read my mind.
17:13Bye.
17:14Bye.
17:19Some people are addicted to trauma.
17:23Can we just stop talking with us and get back to the game?
17:26No problem.
17:33Hi.
17:36Look, it's bin night, so it's your turn to put the bins out.
17:42Yeah, I'll do it later, yeah.
17:44And did you wash out all those beer cans?
17:46Yes, duh.
17:47Yeah, because they'll stick up the kitchen until you return them.
17:50I just said I did.
17:51Should have stayed in last night.
17:54Look, I'm not trying to be a party pooper, and I don't mind you having friends back, but maybe tell
17:59Andy to keep it down from now on.
18:02I mean, other people live here.
18:05Okay.
18:07I'm sorry I kept you up last night.
18:11I just, er...
18:13I couldn't stand coming home on me own on Valentine's Day.
18:18No Erica or Lona waiting for me.
18:19Well, I know you broke up with Erica months ago.
18:23I'm still getting used to it.
18:25I'm figuring out single life.
18:26It's not easy.
18:29I can relate.
18:31You can?
18:32I was engaged once.
18:36Alistair.
18:37We were the golden couple of the legal world.
18:40Both on track to make partner at the firm we were working for.
18:44Everything was perfect.
18:45And then on a company skiing trip there was an accident.
18:49What?
18:50He died?
18:51I sprained an ankle.
18:53Oh.
18:54He was advised to go for physio twice a week when we got back.
18:57Hang on, hang on.
18:58Don't tell me.
19:01He fell for the physiotherapist.
19:04No.
19:06Larry.
19:08The taxi driver who brought him back and forth to the appointments.
19:12Wow.
19:14And he chose the office Christmas party to tell me he was leaving me.
19:18Just as everyone had gathered for the Chris Kindle exchange.
19:23I could still hear the gasps.
19:25What a louse.
19:26You poor thing.
19:27That's just it.
19:28I decided I wasn't going to be a poor thing.
19:32And I was never going to be anyone's fool ever again.
19:37I channeled it all into becoming top of my game.
19:40And that you are.
19:42A very impressive woman.
19:44Yes.
19:44Sitting around feeling sorry for yourself will get you nowhere.
19:47Take those negative feelings and turn them into something positive.
19:52Wise words.
19:54Cheers.
19:55Cheers.
19:58I don't know if there will be a second day.
20:01Or was she not nice?
20:02She was lovely but...
20:05I didn't feel that buzz or butterflies or whatever you call it.
20:09That might come with time.
20:11Well, it kind of came straight away with Zoe and Ellie.
20:14Yeah, but neither of them turned out to be right for you in the end, though.
20:17Oh, hey.
20:18I just watched Ringu.
20:20Ah, no way.
20:21I was trying to get you to watch that for months.
20:23So what do you think?
20:24Brilliant, but not for the faint-hearted.
20:26Well, you'd be well able.
20:29Ain't the tough stuff.
20:31Anyways, I'm meeting my grand inside.
20:33Enjoy your drink.
20:34You too.
20:35Bye.
20:39Something burning bright at the start fizzles out much quicker.
20:44Believe me.
20:45It was the same thing for me and your dad.
20:47Mad chemistry but unsustainable.
20:50I suppose.
20:51And some of the best relationships are a slow build.
20:55You and Leah have a lot in common.
20:57I mean, a music scout.
21:00Going to gigs, finding new talent.
21:03I couldn't dream up a more perfect girl for you.
21:06On paper.
21:07Yeah, she's green.
21:09Okay, but in reality I don't know.
21:12Oh, give it a chance.
21:13At least go on a second date.
21:18All right.
21:22So, that's a portion of chips and two lemonades.
21:25You know we've a meal deal today.
21:29Yeah, no, thanks.
21:32Yeah, Rob.
21:35You told me in McCoy's Clare was cooking for you.
21:37She is.
21:38This is dessert.
21:40Your finest cheesecake.
21:42I appreciate the custom.
21:43No bother.
21:45Hey, do you mind if I stick around for a while?
21:48I'm in no hurry home.
21:50Like that, is it?
21:54Nice deal you have on your menu board outside.
21:57Two for one Sunday special.
21:59Hmm.
22:00Trying to outdo the competition.
22:02No, no, just out of this.
22:03Try something out.
22:04Hmm.
22:06Well.
22:07Doesn't seem to be working.
22:10Vino's is thronged.
22:11Well, maybe you should head back over, so.
22:14Oh, I will.
22:15I just come over to tell my head of delivery that she's needed.
22:19There's two pizzas nearly done over there.
22:22Hey, I'll follow you over.
22:24Hi.
22:26Damn it.
22:28What do you say then?
22:29What do you say then?
22:32You know, the sign outside is a bit lame.
22:34I mean, people are only gonna know about the meal deal if they walk past and bother to read it.
22:39I could put a post on social media.
22:42Huey the pig has like ten followers, and I'm one of them.
22:46Me too.
22:47You could put an ad in the local paper.
22:49Yeah.
22:50It's not out again until next Friday.
22:53Right, listen.
22:54I'll head on.
22:54Okay.
22:55Thanks.
22:57You know, it's pointless.
22:59Paul is the whole thing sewing up.
23:01Bar's standing over there intercepting his customers as I'm coming in.
23:05There's not a whole lot I can do.
23:08I have an idea.
23:13Gwen.
23:14Hi.
23:14I went through the box.
23:16Is there any more jewellery in there I can hook?
23:18I found a letter from your ma to your da.
23:22What, breaking the news that he'd knocked her up?
23:25She's telling him to stop asking her for money.
23:28That tracks.
23:30Read it out then.
23:33Micheál.
23:34This is the last time I'm going to tell you.
23:37Stop sending begging messages you are not getting another penny out of me, Lily.
23:42Not the romantic origin story I'd hoped for myself.
23:46How a love lost between Micheál and Lily.
23:48I should frame this.
23:49Gwen.
23:50Look at the date.
23:58What?
24:01It's 2001.
24:03I was three years old when Lily wrote this.
24:08My grandad told me she died in childbirth.
24:12Why would he lie?
24:20Are you sure about this?
24:21Come on, don't lose your nerve now.
24:23Pizza versus pig, remember?
24:25I don't want to get you in trouble.
24:26Paul's too busy being the fast food king to even notice.
24:29Alex.
24:30I still really like you.
24:33What?
24:34Smartening up your appearance is a first step.
24:36What else have you got on under there?
24:38Excuse me?
24:39Hey, we just need to intrigue her enough to get her to come here.
24:41You're gonna lure Lily over here under false pretenses.
24:44This is the worst possible way to approach her.
24:46Not to mention, it's illegal.
24:48The treatment and not to fix it too.
24:51We're getting Cool life now.
24:56I'm probably afraid.
24:56The посмотреть.
24:56Your heart can get the moment to lie.
24:58I'll try again.
25:01It may vary.
25:05Be your heart.
25:05I'm-new.
25:05Re Barnage.
25:06Another idea....
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