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Fair City 2026 Season 37 Episode 51
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00:13Hey!
00:15Picnic breakfast in the park. Croissants, juice. We could get coffee there.
00:21What?
00:23I'd better go with the Bruises.
00:26Isn't she for there?
00:27Exactly. It's her first morning shift on her own.
00:30Which is a good thing, because she's co-manager.
00:33What does that even mean?
00:34What it sounds like. He wanted Christiana to hire someone, and he did.
00:38Well, it's odd. She's odd.
00:41You mean she's new and enthusiastic?
00:44She's...annoying.
00:46Talk sense into him, please.
00:48Me? Talk sense? I like it.
00:52So, Schaefer is in Bruises on her own?
00:54The morning shift. Yikes. Should we blow the place up?
00:58And I need to go and keep an eye on her.
00:59You really don't.
01:01I'm sorry. We'll do breakfast tomorrow.
01:05Fine. But don't forget my friend's book launch.
01:08Six o'clock in town. You promised.
01:12Well, you were a big help. Thanks.
01:14You're welcome.
01:15What's he so afraid of? A little competition.
01:19I think I'm a chief. We need to have a duel at dawn.
01:23Oh, crosswords. Cheers.
01:29I don't want Lorcan working in the bookies.
01:31I bet he's on holiday. He offered. A few days work will do him good.
01:35There he is now. My trusty sidekick.
01:38Your partner in crime.
01:39Steady now. Joke.
01:42Right. There's a tenner for your lunch.
01:45Thanks, Nancy. You're the best.
01:47I know I am.
01:49Oh, forgot my phone. Back in a sec, can you?
01:52Hurry up.
01:55I don't like this.
01:56He'd be grand.
01:58Do you remember the last time he was working in the bookies?
02:00Some thug held a knife to his neck.
02:03That's never gonna happen again.
02:04We want him to see I'm not a criminal, yeah?
02:07Well, this is the best way.
02:08You will keep an eye on him, won't you?
02:10Yes.
02:11The only thing you'll see today is how boring my work is.
02:14Hopefully, yeah.
02:16And if you'd still know the bookies,
02:17you'd be hanging around there all the time.
02:20Can I move on?
02:27There you go.
02:28You're welcome.
02:31You're taking this really well, Holly.
02:33The job interview.
02:35Oh.
02:36Their loss.
02:37Exactly.
02:39I was worried about you.
02:40You were so upset.
02:42Not upset. I was angry.
02:44Something will turn up.
02:46Yeah, it will.
02:47Thanks.
02:47I'll make sure of it.
02:52Hello.
02:52Hi.
02:53What can I get you?
02:53Can I have coffee, please?
02:54Yeah.
02:55But may I say how lovely you're looking?
02:56Oh, you may, sir.
02:58Running this place suits you.
02:59Well, I might help all that.
03:00How's he doing?
03:01Oh, don't ask.
03:02It's just gonna ruin the mood.
03:03Okay.
03:04How about dinner this evening, though?
03:06To celebrate the closing of my deal?
03:08Yeah?
03:09Yeah, I'd love that.
03:09Well, I want you a big thank you.
03:11For schmoozing my clients.
03:12Well, you know, I am an excellent schmoozer.
03:17Hey.
03:18I'm sorry I missed the meeting yesterday.
03:20But you heard about my early retirement?
03:22The official announcement?
03:24Yes.
03:25And I'm sorry for you.
03:27Excited?
03:28Yeah, I really am.
03:29Yeah.
03:29That sounds an hour, right?
03:30Aw.
03:31You're still gonna go travelling?
03:32Well, it depends, you know.
03:34On the budget.
03:34Oh.
03:35It's a pity Dean saw the van.
03:37I mean, that would've been some quack.
03:38Don't get me started on Dean.
03:40I came down at three o'clock this morning
03:42to turn off the telly
03:43and there he was, snoring on the couch.
03:46But, like, how long is he staying for?
03:48Oh, he don't know.
03:50He doesn't pay rent.
03:51Or any of the bills.
03:52Well, that is, Matt.
03:54He finished off the last of Nora's granola this morning.
03:57Time to get tough.
03:59You'll bless you with your retirement coming up.
04:00Well, that's what I've assigned to Nora.
04:02Ray.
04:04The garage will not be the same without you.
04:07You'll be missed.
04:08Big time.
04:09Come here.
04:11Mwah!
04:13Hi.
04:14Hey.
04:15Did I forget to sign something?
04:17We have a problem.
04:18I just got a tip off.
04:20Holly is planning on suing you.
04:25Bye, thank you.
04:26See you.
04:28You managed to open up okay?
04:30I did, believe it or not.
04:32That's just that.
04:33You're new.
04:34You're allowed to ask for help.
04:36Yeah.
04:36No, no, I would if I needed to.
04:39Everything's sorted.
04:41Sounds like you're trying to get rid of me.
04:44It sounds like you don't trust me to co-manage.
04:47Co-manage.
04:49You really don't like that term, do you?
04:51Nope.
04:53Would you prefer manager number one and manager number two?
04:57Doesn't do it for me either.
04:59All right.
04:59Well, we could always just have a FaceTime call with Cristiano.
05:03We could just both tell him how we feel.
05:04That could be fun.
05:06Do you think?
05:06Yeah.
05:07Or, my personal favourite, we get on with our jobs.
05:13Fine by me.
05:16But what's that?
05:18Because it's not my music.
05:20Why?
05:20No.
05:22Ruby used to mess with the music too.
05:24All right?
05:24It wrecks my head.
05:26Ex-girlfriend?
05:27No.
05:28Ruby used to work here.
05:30She dated my mate Lark.
05:32Cute.
05:33Not really.
05:35She moved to London and he was in bits.
05:38Poor fella.
05:40It's how is you now?
05:41Can we focus on the music crime, please?
05:45All right.
05:45We'll go back to your playlist.
05:47When mine's over.
05:49Seeing as you're the maestro.
05:53Oh, that customer needs her free refill.
05:5520 of a second.
05:56We don't do free refills.
05:58Oh, we do now.
06:07How's it going?
06:09I think I'll send you to spy on me.
06:11I'm here to clean.
06:12Oh?
06:13For real this time?
06:15Carl said you'd be here the other day, but you weren't.
06:17I'm here now.
06:19Are you all right?
06:27There's something going on.
06:30What is it?
06:31A few of the punters have been hanging around a long time.
06:34Well, that's normal in here.
06:36You don't think anyone looks shifty?
06:38Are you scared, love?
06:39Why would I be scared?
06:41Because of that business last year.
06:42Those guys who robbed the place.
06:44Should they held a knife to you, for goodness sake?
06:46No, I'm grand, Nora.
06:47No.
06:48This is more of a good feeling.
06:54Which one?
06:57It could be any of them.
06:59Case in the joint.
07:00And I saw a car out front.
07:02Hazards on two aerials.
07:04That's weird.
07:05Is it though?
07:06One of them could be an undercover cop.
07:09Little Lorcan, you're imagining things.
07:11We both know about JJ.
07:13What about him?
07:14He was sent to prison when he was 18.
07:16Well, that was years ago.
07:18He was in there for six months, he told me.
07:20It was brutal.
07:20He's never forgotten.
07:21Which is why he's squeaky clean now.
07:24He's learned his lesson.
07:25The guards don't know that.
07:27They could be sussing JJ out.
07:29You're watching too many crime shows.
07:32I'm calling.
07:32Something feels off.
07:34JJ needs to get back here.
07:43Here you go.
07:44Thank you, my friend.
07:46Interesting.
07:47Are we friends already?
07:48It's shaving up that way.
07:51Your coffee, mister.
07:53We're inside a minute ago.
07:55I thought I'd give you a bit of exercise.
07:57And what's that?
07:58I just made a mug.
08:00Are you messing with our head?
08:03Guilty.
08:04You need to get a life.
08:06And a job.
08:07I flip burgers at the pig.
08:08Not often enough.
08:10Waste of coffee.
08:11I'll drink it.
08:12Do you need more caffeine?
08:14Good point.
08:17I wonder which is nicer.
08:19Let's have a taste test.
08:21We're too busy.
08:23Ah, not really.
08:24Hi, guys.
08:25Hi.
08:26How's five o'clock?
08:27Meet me at the bus stop and we'll head to lunch together.
08:30Okay.
08:30Ellie, your timing is stunning.
08:32You're the coffee taster.
08:34Do I have to?
08:35This is stupid.
08:36Alex.
08:37Are you afraid?
08:39Hardly.
08:40Ellie, I present to you exhibit A.
08:42All right, then.
08:49Pleasant.
08:50No bitterness.
08:52Is it a B?
08:59All so pleasant.
09:01It's close.
09:02But if you had to choose.
09:03Drum roll, please.
09:05The first one, maybe?
09:09They're almost identical.
09:10Sorry, Alex.
09:11Yeah, sorry, Alex.
09:12But you lose.
09:14Well, it's not a competition.
09:15And yet, that's exactly what it is.
09:17I won't let it go to my head.
09:18Sorry.
09:21I don't care.
09:22All right.
09:26Can we get ice cream?
09:27Well, it'd be rude not to since you've had a half day off school.
09:30Can we feed the ducks?
09:32Definitely.
09:33We'll get some bread.
09:34My teacher says we should feed ducks peas outside corn.
09:39Oh.
09:40Emma, every day is a school day.
09:44Hey.
09:45Did you drop the pizzas off?
09:46Yeah, just now.
09:47Great.
09:47I'd say your ears were burning.
09:50Our ear and myself and Ray were talking about you.
09:52Right.
09:53Yeah, I've got to get the hot butts.
09:55Are you not even curious?
09:57Not really.
10:00Okay.
10:00What were you and Ray talking about?
10:02We were discussing life in the Dowling household.
10:05Riveting.
10:06I'll see you later.
10:07No, stop.
10:08I was going to try and be subtle, but obviously you're not getting the point.
10:12Dean.
10:13You need to put your weight.
10:15What?
10:16No one likes a freeloader.
10:18Me?
10:19Yes.
10:19I made Lantagine for them all the other night.
10:22Lantagine is not going to pay the bills.
10:24Is Ray and Mona built them?
10:25Well, I'd say Nora is too, in fairness.
10:28I'm not living there.
10:30Not long term.
10:31Well, good for you.
10:33Why don't you tell that to your housemates?
10:37Oh, hiya.
10:38I was just wondering, instead of going out, would you like to have dinner and vino's?
10:42Yeah.
10:42About nine?
10:42Fine.
10:43Oh, great.
10:45What the hell are you playing with?
10:47Excuse me?
10:48Con?
10:49She's suing me.
10:50Don't be ridiculous.
10:52Tell her.
10:54What?
10:55That your employee sexually harassed me?
10:57Or that you did nothing to stop him?
10:59My professional reputation was damaged.
11:01So yes, it's true.
11:03I'm suing Rafferty Developments.
11:21You have some neck.
11:23After everything we've done for you.
11:24This isn't the time or the place.
11:27Ian Stapleton wrote and said disgusting things about me.
11:30And I dealt with them.
11:31He still works for you.
11:32You just sent him off to some other site.
11:34Whose side are you on?
11:35My grandsons.
11:37Come on Milo.
11:37Let's go to the park.
11:38I feel good?
11:40Of course.
11:41The adults will discuss this later.
11:46You don't intimidate me.
11:48I know my rights.
11:56You okay?
11:58No.
12:07What's the story?
12:08What's happening?
12:09Nothing yet.
12:10Glad you're here though.
12:11What?
12:14Talk to me now.
12:15I have a bad feeling.
12:17The place is being watched.
12:19By who?
12:20I know everyone in you.
12:22They're all regulars.
12:24There's one or two I don't like to look of.
12:26There's plenty of people I don't like to look of.
12:28Doesn't mean they're criminals or a guard.
12:30What?
12:30Was there a guard then?
12:32No.
12:32He might have been an undercover guard.
12:34What do you mean there was? What happened?
12:36Exactly.
12:36Let them have a sniff around.
12:38There's nothing sketchy going on.
12:39I told you.
12:40It's not fair if the guards are suspicious of you or your punters.
12:43You have a past.
12:44But you're only 18.
12:46Younger than me now.
12:46You're entitled to move on.
12:49I appreciate your loyalty.
12:51They shouldn't be hassling it.
12:53They weren't.
12:54They'll give it a rest, yeah?
12:56Less of the conspiracy theorists.
12:59Okay.
13:00Sorry.
13:05She doesn't have a solicitor yet, so this is fixable.
13:08This is nonsense.
13:09Let me do the talking.
13:11If in doubt, say nothing.
13:14Holly, come in.
13:17Emma.
13:18Nice to see you.
13:19Seriously?
13:20You're here too?
13:21With the mother of my grandson.
13:23Can.
13:23Go into the meeting room.
13:24Oh, erm.
13:26Actually, Mondo has that booked in about 40 minutes.
13:28We'll be done in five.
13:32This is fun.
13:34Should I get popcorn?
13:35Some coffees would be more useful.
13:37Do you want scones and jam with that?
13:39Can we please get this over with?
13:41Indeed.
13:43Been here before.
13:45And as for you.
13:59Thanks, Holly, for suggesting we meet.
14:02I am confident we can sort this out.
14:04Me too.
14:06Tell us your concerns.
14:08Well, while I was doing PR work for Rafferty Developments...
14:12As a contractor for Comet.
14:14You still had a duty of care to me.
14:17That's right.
14:18Go on.
14:19His employee, Ian Stapleton...
14:23I can actually barely say his name without feeling sick, but...
14:26He started laying messages about me.
14:30Misogynistic.
14:31Demeaning.
14:31It was shocking.
14:32But he's a married man.
14:34Hold on a second.
14:35He said you were a sugar baby, which is true.
14:38I'm not even denying that.
14:39But his smear campaign against me was vindictive.
14:42And I suspended him.
14:44You and Maxine promised you were going to get training for him and the crew.
14:47I gave them a talking to.
14:49You just think this is banter, don't you?
14:50Just lads being lads.
14:51Well, you're so wrong.
14:53This is sexism at its ugliest.
14:55No respect for women.
14:57How can you stick up for her?
14:59We bent over backwards to welcome her into our family and now she wants to sue me.
15:02Holly.
15:03Is there some compromise?
15:05What do you want?
15:06Money.
15:06It's always money.
15:07That's all she's interested in.
15:09It always comes down to greed.
15:10Enough.
15:13Holly and I had a chat.
15:15And she's decided that an apology would be enough.
15:19A heartfelt apology from you.
15:22And a glowing reference so she can get a good job.
15:24Well, that can be arranged.
15:26Fine.
15:27I'll do it.
15:28Well, too late.
15:30You're accusing me of greed.
15:32You're the one obsessed with money.
15:34It's all you care about.
15:35I care about Milo.
15:36And Scout.
15:37Yeah, when it suits you.
15:38Let's keep this professional.
15:39I'm sorry, Emma, but I've changed my mind.
15:41You can show for your apology.
15:43I lost out on a job offer because your HR woman was spouting Ian's bile about me.
15:48I've had it.
15:49I will sue.
15:50And I will win.
15:54So much for if in doubt.
15:56Say nothing.
15:57You blew it.
16:00Are you happy?
16:01Delirious.
16:09You planning to stay the night?
16:11Yeah.
16:12I've got my sleeping bag and a torch.
16:14Can you stack the chairs?
16:15I mop the floor.
16:17Are you sciving off early, Alex?
16:19No.
16:20I don't mind.
16:22As co-manager, I can lock up.
16:26And a rep dropped in some sample coffee beans this morning.
16:29I might have a taste.
16:32Cristiano's happy with the coffee we serve.
16:34So am I.
16:36It's good to just know what new products are out there.
16:41We can have another taste test.
16:43That was fun.
16:44For you.
16:46So you're going to try the new blend or are you rushing off?
16:51No.
16:52I'll stay.
16:53Great.
16:54I'll grain the beans.
16:57That's not evening.
17:10Hiya.
17:11Ellie.
17:12Yeah, I won't be able to make that book launch.
17:15There's a problem coming up here and it's going to take a while to sort.
17:19I'll see you.
17:21I'm sorry.
17:25So, do you think Pete will buy you a clock?
17:28A tin of sweets if I'm lucky.
17:31Don't mind them.
17:33Dolores and Orl will make a fuss of you.
17:34And so will I.
17:36And, um, do you think Dean will still be living here after Ray retires in a few months?
17:42Well, it's hard to know, you know.
17:43I don't want to put him under any pressure.
17:45Oh, God forbid.
17:47Even folks.
17:48Okay.
17:50Who's hungry?
17:51I'm cooking.
17:52Oh, I'm starving.
17:53Have you heard the latest?
17:54What?
17:55Ray is about to become a retiree.
17:58Oh, deadly.
17:59Yep.
17:59A man of leisure.
18:01Oy wey.
18:03And, um, speaking about that, Ray and I were just talking about, um, maybe because of our circumstances now, tightening
18:11our belts.
18:12In what way?
18:13Yeah, what's that mean?
18:14Well, no worries trying to say, um...
18:16Well, I was thinking that maybe we could divide the bills equally.
18:22What a coincidence.
18:24Because I was going to say over dinner that I want to pay my way when I'm here. Rent, bills,
18:30whatever.
18:30Are you sure you can afford it?
18:32Absolutely.
18:33Sorry for not suggesting it sooner.
18:35Ah, no problem.
18:35Well, that's great, Dean.
18:38And maybe we could discuss a few house rules.
18:41Of course.
18:42Now, come here.
18:44Thank you for being so upfront about it.
18:46And keeping it between us.
18:47I'd hate for anyone to think that it was a scrounger.
18:49As if.
18:50Yeah, someone random.
18:52Like, I don't know, top of my head.
18:53Orla.
18:57You wouldn't like that either, would you, Ray?
19:00Oh, no.
19:02I'll get started on the dinner.
19:04Here.
19:04Here, I'll help.
19:09Oh, yeah.
19:11I didn't think she'd blab.
19:13Ah, well, she's done us a favour.
19:15At least he gave him a nudge.
19:17Result.
19:20You're some tulip.
19:22You have to tell her.
19:23I couldn't resist.
19:26It's an ordinary bookie, Logan.
19:29You know, it's nothing that exciting.
19:30I mean, JJ's no Al Capone.
19:34And the spit of Al Pacino, though.
19:36In his prime.
19:38Dream on.
19:40But Nora said that, you know, you were really looking out for JJ, which is sweet.
19:47I'm not a kid.
19:48Are you sure?
19:50Because you do like playing cops and robbers.
19:53We'll quit teasing you now.
19:56Yeah, but I'm a bit confused, yeah?
19:58Because, say if there was an undercover guard there.
20:02Like, what was your plan?
20:04I can handle myself.
20:07Have you lost your marbles?
20:09I'm tougher than you think.
20:10You are a grungy art student.
20:13I can handle myself.
20:15It's in my blood.
20:16Look at my dad.
20:19Your dad was shot dead.
20:21By an undercover cop.
20:24Don't forget that.
20:25My girl.
20:26Yeah, what?
20:27Do you want me visiting to you, Grace? Is that it?
20:29No.
20:29Yeah.
20:31I won't have what happened to your father happen to you.
20:35Do you understand me?
20:39I won't let that happen.
20:43Neither will I.
20:49Hiya.
20:50I got this book signed for you.
20:54You missed a crack, Alex.
20:56You went?
20:57Yeah.
20:58And thanks to Ben, I wasn't any no-mates.
21:01But we had fun.
21:02We sure did.
21:03Cheap wine, cheese puffs, literary babes.
21:06Glad you weren't bored.
21:08Poor you. Did you get everything cleaned up?
21:11Sort of.
21:12Here. We've got this.
21:15So tell us what happened.
21:16The coffee machine exploded, didn't it?
21:18I guessed a water leak.
21:19What are you on about?
21:20Yeah, I didn't explain properly.
21:23She and her had to stay back and do some work.
21:26And I didn't want to leave her in bruises by herself.
21:30There was no emergency.
21:33I don't think I actually said the word emergency.
21:39Let's get a drink. Pretend we don't know how to survive.
21:42Bit thinking.
21:47You cancelled on me to supervise Shifra.
21:50I don't want to leave her in bruises on her own.
21:53You lied to me.
21:54And I feel awful.
21:56Good.
21:57Because this feud you have with her is really childish.
22:01I'm sorry.
22:02Don't be sorry.
22:03Just end it.
22:09Yeah, welcome.
22:10Hey.
22:12Just us?
22:14Just us?
22:15You closed early.
22:16I did.
22:18One of the perks of running a slice, you know.
22:21Thanks to my ex-husband getting banged up in prison.
22:25Thank you, Paul.
22:27Lovely wine.
22:28You're very bold.
22:32I am.
22:34I'm...
22:36I'm feeling bold and brave.
22:38A heady combination.
22:42What about you?
22:44This is by far the best part of my day.
22:48Well...
22:49I mean, I should hope so.
22:52But it could always get better.
22:57Okay, I'm going to get rid of that.
23:00Please do.
23:02Oh, Clare, we're closed.
23:04I, uh...
23:05I saw Con come in.
23:08If I'm interrupting, you can wait until the morning.
23:12Yes, sounds good.
23:13Is it important?
23:14Yes.
23:16Can you be brief?
23:18It's okay.
23:19All the witnesses are saying today she knows about Holly.
23:22Cozy.
23:23Uh, well, there's an update.
23:26Please tell me she's changed her mind.
23:27She's very much suing.
23:28She has evidence.
23:30Greg Kiley has given her all the messages that were written about her.
23:34Greg.
23:35Another drama queen.
23:36And I spoke to Jess Mullin.
23:38She confirmed that Ian Stapleton was a bully who made Greg and Holly's lives hell.
23:43I've seen all the messages and images appalling.
23:46Doesn't cover it.
23:48You think she has a case then?
23:50I do.
23:51And from what I've read, you should have done more to protect her.
23:55So, this is serious.
23:58As your solicitor, I'm saying yes, it's serious.
24:01As your friend, I'm saying you're pretty screwed.
24:09She's jeopardising my livelihood.
24:11Because of how she was treated on your site.
24:14Fix this.
24:15I offered her an apology yesterday.
24:17She can take it or leave it.
24:18You talked about walking away, if that's what I wanted.
24:21You don't, do you?
24:23Do you?
24:25Yeah.
24:27What is it?
24:29It's a bank's name.
24:31If there was a culture of bullying on your site, there could be other workers prepared to sue.
24:35We need to shut this down.
24:37There's more than that without working.
24:40Until next time, in a hurry, one.
24:40There's more than that.
24:41We're living and living combined as well.
24:42They way back it as if that's illegal and that's of all.
24:47There's more than a kind to be inside off.
24:47There's more than a person.
24:50That that's all.
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