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Fair City Season 37 Episode 55
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00:00Eat smelly sandwiches while you're at your desk.
00:03If someone leaves a message, get it slightly wrong, then play dumb.
00:08It's childish. But I like it. We could do that.
00:11And we'll drive her.
00:14Hi.
00:15Hiya.
00:16Is Skelt still here?
00:18I need my morning cuddle.
00:20Ellie's dropping him to crash.
00:21Yeah, so I can concentrate on prepping for my meeting.
00:24Oh. Who's it with?
00:25A PR woman called Noor Farooq.
00:28Top of her game.
00:29I worked under her loads when I was starting out.
00:31And now she's moving to London to set up her own firm.
00:33Oh, and she reached out to you?
00:35I rang her when I heard she was relocating.
00:38Told her I was coming off maternity leave. Needed a new challenge.
00:42You could handle her Irish clients.
00:44Proud of the pitch.
00:45Well, I will be rooting for you.
00:47She's got to smash it.
00:51Listen, I didn't want to say in front of your ma, but...
00:54we probably will need to move to London.
00:57Oh, you moved to Man High not that long ago.
01:00Oh, things change.
01:02Scout is thriving.
01:04London's only a hop for manager.
01:06This job would really be the making of us.
01:10What would I do?
01:12I.T.
01:14Apps.
01:15Work you actually love.
01:17Not just doing your parents bidding.
01:18Or Holly's.
01:23Hi.
01:24Look, Emma's bringing Milo to school, so...
01:27Do you want to walk over to the marketplace together?
01:31It's time for a truce.
01:33I think we could all live without the snark.
01:36Absolutely.
01:38James?
01:40Yeah.
01:41I'll meet you in a minute.
01:43Great.
01:48What's she playing at?
01:49Who cares?
01:51Orange will soon be a distant memory when I land this job.
01:55Right.
01:56See ya.
02:07Where's Spud?
02:09Scout.
02:10I just dropped him off at the crash.
02:12Hayley's prepping for this big pitch, so she needed a quiet house.
02:15Are you all set for your drink or cheap for later?
02:18Yep, just have to go over my notes a couple of times.
02:21What notes?
02:22Topics we could talk about.
02:24Would you not just chat?
02:25Anyone have things to say? No thanks.
02:27What kind of topics do you have?
02:29Early bird or night owl, sweet or savoury kind of thing.
02:32It's a good way of testing compatibility.
02:34You say so.
02:36Do you guys have plans for the weekend?
02:38I'm helping Gran clear out the shed on Saturday.
02:41Do you need a hand?
02:42Thanks, Ben. That'd be great.
02:44Oh, I didn't mean me. I don't do dusty spiders.
02:46What about Alex?
02:47Alex? Fancy it?
02:49Oh, no, sorry. I can't.
02:51My mate Simon asked me to produce his new track this weekend.
02:54Nice.
02:55Sorry.
02:55No worries.
02:56I've got a shopping to get for Gran.
02:58See ya.
02:58See ya.
03:01She's disappointed.
03:03She's seen Gran to me.
03:05You guys aren't going to see much of Shiro over the weekends.
03:07Ellie knows when music production's important to me.
03:11What, you think she's going to dump me because I can't help her clear her shed?
03:14We only had a date the other night.
03:16Let me guess.
03:17A quick drink on the local.
03:18And what's wrong with that?
03:20Do you know Ellie's love language?
03:22No.
03:24Mine's receiving gifts.
03:26And knowing Ellie, hers is quality time.
03:30So pay her some proper attention.
03:32Show she matters.
03:34Unless you want to crash and burn for a second time.
03:38The leases for the marketplace are all up for the mule.
03:41Have a look over them.
03:42See if any of the businesses have reached any of the terms and conditions.
03:45If they are, we'll be cranking up their rents.
03:47Don't come making any changes yourself.
03:49If you cup anything, make a note of it for Clare.
03:51We'll see what she says.
03:51Oh, brilliant, yeah.
03:52Put on that straight away.
03:54Okay, that's great.
03:55Brilliant, thank you.
03:57That was a props company in town.
03:59They're going to loan us a backdrop and some artificial plants for the shoot.
04:03Right.
04:04Will you nip over and collect them?
04:06I'll text you the address.
04:07I'm not your errand boy.
04:10Cop on.
04:11You can't help flexing, can you?
04:13So much for the truce.
04:14It's not exactly a big ask.
04:16The video is your responsibility.
04:18I've leases to read.
04:19We all have to step outside our roles a bit.
04:22Do I really have to call Con back in here and tell him you're being insubordinate?
04:25Are you reading the dictionary again?
04:28Do you have a problem with authority?
04:30I've worked with plenty of people.
04:32The difference was I respected them.
04:34It kills you, doesn't it?
04:36If someone lower down the food chain than you got an important job in Daddy's company.
04:40Communications director for Rafferty Homes.
04:43That's impressive, right?
04:45While you're stuck painting walls and changing light bulbs.
04:48A janitor.
04:49A manager.
04:50For now.
04:52What, until you've got the entire empire handed to you?
04:55Take the silver spoon out of your mouth before it chokes you.
05:02Oh, and those almond croissants sold out real fast this morning.
05:05We should up the order.
05:06Yeah, the builder guy, Alan.
05:08He had one for his breakfast and another one on his chamber.
05:11He's hanging around here a good bit.
05:12Reckon he fancies you?
05:15From the jobs I've had with Alan, it's you he's after.
05:18A man of excellent taste then.
05:19Yeah?
05:20Get over yourself.
05:21Should we start the stock check?
05:23One sec.
05:25Eddie.
05:28Listen, I feel bad that you have to deal with that shed on your own.
05:31It won't take long.
05:32Grant reckons she'll be ruthless about getting rid of stuff.
05:34She's been watching Marie Kondo.
05:36Right, well, we're finishing up around four here to let us spark you a job in the kitchen.
05:41Are you free?
05:42I can't be.
05:43Okay.
05:44Well, how's about we go see a movie in the lighthouse and get something to eat after?
05:48We could talk properly.
05:49I feel like we haven't done that in a while.
05:51Yeah, I'd be up for that.
05:53Cool.
05:54I'll book the tickets.
05:56Coffee?
05:57Thanks.
05:58Mom.
06:01Dean has barely spoken two words to me since I came out this morning.
06:04But Ray told you it was private.
06:06I know, and I could kick myself for bringing it up, and I'm sorry if I landed Ray in it.
06:09That's all his own doing.
06:11Here you go.
06:13Thanks, Dean.
06:14Okay, look, I know you're crossing me.
06:15And again, I am so sorry for discussing your financial situation with Ray.
06:18Imagine if I did that to you.
06:19I know, I know, but I just got caught up at how amazing we would be as business partners.
06:24Look how good we were in this place already.
06:26Yeah, I'm not interested.
06:27I do.
06:33That it?
06:35Yep.
06:36We'll keep one copy on file, and the other one is for you.
06:39Perfect.
06:41Relief to get back on?
06:42Keeps things clean.
06:43I can't speak about you, you can't speak about me.
06:46Been right.
06:47Signed and sealed.
06:48Shall we?
06:50Great to see you, Melissa.
06:51You too. Take care.
06:52Bye-bye.
06:53Bye-bye.
06:55Make sure you find that somewhere safe.
06:59Where did Holly find Melissa Quinlan?
07:01She's a complete ambulance chaser.
07:03So two-faced.
07:04Great to see you, Melissa.
07:05Well, we all have to play nice.
07:07Well, you can play nice now and help me celebrate getting Holly to sign.
07:10Live at least on Merlot here.
07:11No, I shouldn't.
07:12Come on, live a little.
07:13I have a court hearing this afternoon.
07:15I have to keep a clear head.
07:16Another time then?
07:18Definitely.
07:18Okay.
07:20I don't suppose you can take a break.
07:21Bye, customers.
07:28Hey.
07:29Hey.
07:30So, your has changed our meeting.
07:33It's now dinner this evening instead of coffee.
07:36Well, dinner means more time with you.
07:37That's always a good thing.
07:38Mmm.
07:38I know.
07:39But Ellie has plans, so I'll need you to take a scout.
07:42Ma's gonna fit me in for a blow-dry at half-half.
07:44No problem.
07:45I'll be home.
07:45Okay.
07:45You go knocking our socks off.
07:48This is it.
07:49You know, I can feel it.
07:50We are on our way.
07:52Can I borrow your acrylic card?
07:54Mine's maxed out.
07:55Yeah, sure.
07:56Erm.
07:58Just, I'm almost at a limit.
08:00I won't go mad.
08:01See you there.
08:02See you.
08:03Hi.
08:04Hiya.
08:05I could have met you at the office.
08:07I needed a word in private, okay?
08:08I texted Dad, too.
08:10What's so important you could have waited?
08:12Holly.
08:14We discussed this.
08:15She shouts, you jump to it.
08:17Oh, for the good of the business, huh?
08:18You really think that's her priority?
08:19You know, I realise something today.
08:20If this is about having to paint, I'm gonna lose the head.
08:22Oh, come.
08:22I don't have the patience for secret meetings behind Holly's back.
08:25Well, then ring her. Tell her to get over here.
08:26I'm heading to a site visit.
08:27Okay, then, call her to the house this evening, okay?
08:29After work, half-five.
08:31I'll make sure she's there so she can defend herself.
08:32Just hear me out.
08:35Give me a shout when it's sorted, yeah?
08:37Sure.
08:42Well, where are you and Ben headed for the drink?
08:44Actually, I haven't a clue.
08:45Probably stay local.
08:46Well?
08:47Oh, what?
08:48It's with the flowers.
08:50This isn't a date.
08:52Mmm.
08:52Sorry.
08:53But flowers do say a date.
08:55He said it was just a get-to-know-you thing.
08:58Looks like he's hoped for a bit more.
09:00What's wrong?
09:02Ben brought flowers for shipping.
09:05Aw, sweet.
09:06I'm not interested.
09:08Going out just gives him false hope.
09:09I'll have to tell him.
09:11That'll break him.
09:17These are for you.
09:19Look, Ben, the thing is...
09:22The thing is, we were thinking of making this a force and, you know, grab some food together.
09:28Yeah, we could.
09:29Or we could stick to the original plan and just keep it me and you.
09:32Er, no.
09:33No, a group hang sounds good.
09:35Erm, I won't bring these though.
09:36I'll leave them in the sink inside in Bruisers.
09:44I couldn't watch a rejection like that.
09:46Alright?
09:47We'll see that movie another time.
09:49It's fine, honestly.
09:53Just in the kitchen, okay?
10:01I've set Milo up with a jigsaw and James is putting Scout in his playpen.
10:04Is this meeting about the NDA?
10:06James doesn't know anything about the NDA.
10:07That's Rafferty business.
10:09And besides, that's all been put to bed.
10:12Well, I mean, I can try to forget about the harassment.
10:15But does that kind of trauma ever really go away?
10:21You've got ten minutes.
10:23I have things to do.
10:29Right.
10:31Straight to the point.
10:34Holly's trying to destroy Rafferty Holmes from the inside.
10:38Oh, please.
10:39Tell them what you said over in the office.
10:41Can you be more specific or do I need to guess?
10:44She was sneering at me having a silver spoon, okay?
10:46She said that I would inherit the entire Rafferty empire when you two pop your clogs.
10:50Oh, this is wild.
10:52I never said anything about Con and Emma dying.
10:54Please beam me up.
10:55I'd happily go this minute.
10:57All I meant was that because of his privileged life, which you have to admit he has,
11:01he doesn't want to do anything he deems is beneath him.
11:03We did spoil you, love.
11:05She doesn't want me inheriting a successful business.
11:07She'll ruin it first.
11:08It's so obvious.
11:09Oh, sure, yeah.
11:09Because I want Milo's dad to be destitute.
11:12Sorry, guys.
11:13This is work squabbles leaking into home life.
11:15It's not your fault.
11:16Can we do this on Monday?
11:17Okay, this is not the time or the place.
11:19Don't fall for this Little Miss Perfect act, okay?
11:22She hates us underneath.
11:23We're snooty and entitled.
11:24Uh, I really like Con and Emma.
11:27You, on the other hand, snooty and entitled are way down on the list of how I would describe you.
11:31Well, I don't know what her game is, but I'm not standing by and watching her play it.
11:34Is this whole hissy fit because I asked you to do something that was outside of your job description?
11:38You have to hear me.
11:39James, stop this.
11:40Okay.
11:40She'd pull us all under.
11:41Oh, my God.
11:42This would be funny if you weren't trying to get me fired right now.
11:44Well, one of us has to go.
11:46If she's still part of the team, you can find someone else to run the marketplace, okay?
11:52Would you really have to think about this?
11:53Oh.
11:54That's my phone.
11:56I don't hear anything.
11:57Uh, it's...
11:58It's vibrating.
12:00Uh, handle this.
12:00Will you?
12:04So?
12:05What's it to be?
12:07Yeah, Con?
12:09What's it to be?
12:12Holly's going nowhere.
12:14Find another job.
12:31Get out of the way.
12:31You're cheating her over me.
12:33What other things has she asked you to do that were outside your job description?
12:35This is not about that.
12:36Collect some plants from a props place.
12:38For the shoot.
12:39And you're throwing a tantrum over that.
12:40Dad, I'm trying to warn you, okay?
12:41After everything you've built up...
12:42I'd have gone myself, but I had a meeting with my solicitor.
12:44Listen to me!
12:45I need employees who don't call a crisis meeting every time they're asked to do something.
12:49I'd better go check on Milo.
12:50James shouting might have scared him.
12:53Don't look at me like that.
12:55This is your own doing.
12:57Holly called you a spoiled brat and you thought you'd turn it into a conspiracy theory to try and get
13:01rid of her.
13:01Well, it didn't work.
13:03Now move!
13:10I can't believe Huey wouldn't give us the discounts.
13:12Our staff and Ellie's family.
13:14Yeah, but there was four of us.
13:15I can hardly expect that.
13:17Yeah.
13:18Do you want to go for a drink?
13:20Um...
13:20Go on, just one.
13:22Two max.
13:22Please.
13:23Okay.
13:24McCoy's?
13:25A bit dull.
13:27Let's go to the station.
13:29Lead the way.
13:31Okay.
13:33Um...
13:33Maybe we could lead them to it.
13:36Head into town, catch a later viewing of the film.
13:39We could.
13:40But Sheafer only agreed to go because we said we'd be there.
13:43I'd feel bad if I abandoned her.
13:45Come on.
13:50Cheers.
13:56Oh, er...
13:57Just so you know, I'm moving out as soon as I find a place.
14:00You don't have to do that.
14:02I know, no.
14:02I need my own space.
14:05Privacy.
14:08Why didn't you say something?
14:10Like what?
14:11Like I'm sorry.
14:12Well, he shouldn't have left his post hanging around.
14:14He worked really hard for that money.
14:16Yeah, we all had the craft.
14:19He lived in his van in all weathers just to save it.
14:22Yeah.
14:22His own choice.
14:23And now he's going to waste it all on some extortionate rent.
14:26All because you're too stubborn to apologise.
14:29I could cry for him.
14:31Hey, I'm willing to talk to you.
14:33Excuse me?
14:34Well, what are you laughing with me and Venus?
14:37I was busy.
14:39Look, work has been mental recently,
14:41but I've got a big problem sorted today,
14:43so I have a lot more head space for nicer things.
14:46And what's that got to do with me?
14:47Well, I was just thinking,
14:48if you could get someone to mind the young fella,
14:50we could take a spin out of Scales,
14:52watch the sun face,
14:54grab a bag of chips,
14:56might even stretch to a 99 for dessert.
14:58Oh, sorry, one second.
15:01Claire!
15:03Hey.
15:04No, it's okay.
15:06Well, I wouldn't mind taking the edge off with a glass of wine or the dimension of it.
15:09Okay, I have to go.
15:10Yeah.
15:11Actually, listen.
15:12Can I take a rain check?
15:17Well, will you let me know about Scales?
15:20A glass of Merlot with Claire and a bag of chips for dinner with me.
15:25I've had enough middle-aged playboys to last me a lifetime.
15:34Do you want to join myself in running in McCoy's?
15:36No, I've got to pick up over in Bladgestone.
15:38See you.
15:41How are you?
15:42Yeah, I'm just calling to build the apartment.
15:46Already?
15:48Okay, well that's a pity.
15:49Yeah, no problem.
15:51Thanks.
15:52It's rough out there.
15:55Yeah.
15:56Could always buoy another van.
15:58Well, that's not a long-term solution.
16:01It is for now.
16:03Well, Horla was saying that she'd like to team up with you.
16:06Oh, no way.
16:08She failed the first test of business partners.
16:10She's talking about me behind my back.
16:11There's no trust.
16:13She knows she was wrong.
16:15It's a golden opportunity.
16:17Is it?
16:18Yeah.
16:19Something solid for your old age.
16:22Are you ruining me off just yet?
16:24Well, I never started a pension plan.
16:27I didn't make much money.
16:30And the thought of saving any for some far-off time seemed pointless.
16:35Now that far-off time is here.
16:38You got your shares in the garage.
16:40And raise pension.
16:41You'll get the state pension.
16:42You'll be all right.
16:43Yeah, well, I only got the shares because I had an accident.
16:46Lucky I did.
16:48Because the state pension isn't a fortune.
16:51Doesn't seem fair, does it?
16:53Paying taxes all your life?
16:56Just make sure you have your future sorted.
17:00I'd hate to see you in trouble down the line.
17:08So I ended up at 4am on sunset with three drag queens trying to haggle with it.
17:14I know, like this must be boring after that.
17:18That's not boring at all.
17:21I might hit on, I have a few things to do at home.
17:23Oh, don't go yet.
17:24I have a full test we can do.
17:26It's called this or that.
17:28I give you two options and you say your favour straight away.
17:31Sure.
17:33Ready?
17:34Well, go over, man.
17:37Mozart or medal?
17:38Medal.
17:42Invisibility or able to fly?
17:44Fly.
17:46You two are on sync.
17:49You'd answer.
17:50I wasn't sure.
17:51You have to pick one.
17:52Fine, fly, I guess.
17:54I pick invisibility there, so I can sneak into all the best places.
17:59Okay.
18:00Calls or texts?
18:02Calls.
18:03Finally one we disagree on.
18:05Not so on sync now.
18:06Can we wrap this up?
18:08Okay, last one.
18:11Sweet or savoury?
18:13Sweet.
18:14Especially almond croissants.
18:16Don't tell Alan.
18:20Oh, who's Alan?
18:21Don't ask, Ben.
18:22We're clearly not allowed in on the joke.
18:24Maybe you two should be dating.
18:31Same again?
18:33No thanks, I'm really strong.
18:38Thanks.
18:40All right, Ray.
18:41Oh, Floyd.
18:43Well, now.
18:46How are things for con, eh?
18:47Con.
18:48Now that is a very appropriate name.
18:51Because that's what he is.
18:52He's a con man.
18:54Why? What happened?
18:56I don't want to talk about it, because it's not worth it.
18:58Okay.
18:59And now you get your drink, then?
19:00Blown hot and cold.
19:01You know, going from Claire to me to who knows.
19:03And I've had it, okay?
19:04Men, you are nothing but trouble.
19:08Maybe we should leave you and let you enjoy your coffee.
19:11Yeah.
19:11Oh, look.
19:13Claire can't be seeing Rafferty, eh?
19:14Because she's going on a date tonight.
19:16I thought we were supposed to stay out at Claire's private life.
19:19Yeah, well, I heard her on the phone being all flirty,
19:20talking about no strings and all.
19:22Yeah.
19:22It was probably con.
19:24She called him Jason.
19:27I wouldn't wish flat hunting on my worst enemy.
19:30It's soul destroying.
19:33All right, I'll call him over.
19:36Jane.
19:43Yeah.
19:45We shouldn't have opened that bank statement.
19:48Or I shouldn't have told Ora that you had it for you, Bob.
19:52And?
19:55Sorry.
19:58Yeah, look.
19:59I get it.
20:01It must be frustrating for me to be living in the gaff or nothing,
20:03and you was paying rent.
20:05I don't get it.
20:06It's your father's house.
20:07You know, it's between you and Dale.
20:11Look, yeah.
20:12You'll need to move, you know.
20:15Yeah.
20:16I'm sure we can all get along.
20:18Yeah, well.
20:20Look, it won't be forever.
20:22At last, peace is restored.
20:25Listen, um...
20:26Do you want to say it again?
20:27No, we're grand, thanks.
20:28Point.
20:28Yeah, yeah.
20:32Two points of stout, please.
20:34Just to let you know,
20:35I have swapped shifts with Lena tomorrow
20:37because I'm going to visit Paul in prison
20:40and see what's going on my Venus.
20:44Sound them out.
20:46See if they'd sell to us.
20:48What?
20:49You...
20:50You partner with me?
20:52I'm warm at this.
20:56Good thing we're moving to London
20:57because you will not believe what happened today.
21:00What are you doing?
21:00What's wrong?
21:01I'm looking for the tag for this stupid dress.
21:04Nora doesn't want me.
21:06Honey.
21:07She's very sorry,
21:08but she's starting with a core team
21:10of trusted associates.
21:12Well, why come all the way to Dublin?
21:13That's how you know.
21:14She was here anyway
21:15for a meeting with a hotel group.
21:16She fit me in out of,
21:17what, I don't know, pity?
21:19Wanting to punch an evening in?
21:20I feel like such an idiot.
21:22Don't say that.
21:22I'm thinking I'd swan into
21:24a cushy job with Noor.
21:25Yeah.
21:28You'll find something better.
21:30Good.
21:31I know money's tight.
21:33I'll bring the dress back tomorrow.
21:35What was I thinking spending 200 quid
21:37when we're surviving on one wage?
21:38We'll manage.
21:40What happened today?
21:42When you came in you said,
21:43I wouldn't believe what happened.
21:45Nothing.
21:47Holly wanted me to pick up plastic plants.
21:51Just hang in there and she will
21:54get bored if you don't react.
21:57Alright, well,
21:58I'd better take this off
21:59and tie the tag back on.
22:03I am really sorry.
22:04For what?
22:05I let you down.
22:07You didn't.
22:09You'll be fine.
22:10I promise.
22:21I didn't see much of a spark between you last night.
22:23Operation Solution here for it.
22:25It's still a go.
22:26I don't have much,
22:27but I have a little bit put away
22:28and I'm welcome to it.
22:29What are you on about?
22:31James getting fired yesterday.
22:33James got fired?
22:34Outside of these four walls
22:35we don't speak about overnight guests.
22:38Understood?
22:38Got it, yeah.
22:39You look guilty.
22:40Why don't?
22:41Sit.
22:42Well, Holly had a second chance.
22:43I think you deserve one too.
22:44What do you think, Holly?
22:45Can James have his job back?
22:46It's up to you.
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