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Fair City Season 37 Episode 54
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00:00I had to save her the grief.
00:03Scaring him away, Schieffer must have been very grateful.
00:06Hang on, Ben owes me. I saved him the embarrassment.
00:10Just stay out of it now, leave them to work it out.
00:13They might end up clicking as well.
00:15No chance.
00:16Plus, any hassle will just ruin a good buzz between the four of us.
00:20Well, ours.
00:25Public displays of affection, tut tut.
00:28Bet your clingy ex was like that.
00:30You're so much cooler.
00:32So are you.
00:33Both of you back off.
00:35I'm heading into work. You want to walk with me?
00:37I'll leave you to.
00:38Catch you later.
00:41Go with Alex.
00:42Let them off. I'm not clingy.
00:45Just make sure you don't become an ex.
00:50As well as the promo video, I have a broad outline of other rebranding ideas,
00:55so I'll pitch it to you later.
00:56Oh, it sounds great, Holly. Just keep a check on the costs, okay?
00:58Always.
00:59I'm a bottom line gal.
01:02Leave it.
01:04It's empty.
01:05I always clean up after myself.
01:08You going for a housemate of the year?
01:10I can't keep up with all this ambition.
01:12Don't burn yourself out.
01:13Hayley.
01:15I'm admiring her newfound interest in housework.
01:18And a marketing hotshot.
01:20I don't know how you fit it all in, Holly.
01:23Well, watch me.
01:24Just, er, don't forget Milo.
01:27It's your turn to bring him to school this morning.
01:30Well, it's the last time I'll ask you.
01:31Well, I'm not complaining. I enjoy it.
01:34You've taken on a big task.
01:35I'm happy to help everywhere I can.
01:38Just don't squeeze him out of your empire building.
01:41It's just some friendly advice.
01:42Guys, I remember when I was too busy for Milo.
01:45You, er, are you getting chocolate spread sandwiches?
01:48Yeah.
01:48He loves them.
01:50But his teeth won't.
01:51Is this part of the friendly advice?
01:55I'm overstepping.
01:56I'm sorry.
01:57Mutual respect at home.
01:58And at work.
01:59I couldn't have put it better.
02:01Let's see that in action in the marketplace.
02:04Well, I'm game if you are.
02:06I'll do my best not to overstep.
02:09Come on, Holly.
02:09Let's, er, let's go and you can tell me all about that video you're planning.
02:12Yeah.
02:13Okay.
02:20You're playing it well.
02:22Always be the good guy.
02:23You wait for her to mess up before you pounce.
02:26What's this video they're talking about?
02:28The promo for the new look Rafferty Holmes.
02:31That'll be our first mistake.
02:34Even if it's good, they'll hate it.
02:36Videos cost a fortune.
02:37I did a load in Dubai where money was no object.
02:40You watch Con's blood pressure spike when he sees that bill.
02:46I'll make sure she spends as much as possible.
02:53Oh, hi.
02:54Listen, they were delighted with the work that you did in the car yesterday.
02:57Well, I was lucky I started early because there were a few tricky bits.
02:59Loads of sediment in the tank.
03:01The messy one.
03:02Yeah.
03:02Doug won't bore you with the details, but he's happy to oblige.
03:04Oh, yeah.
03:05And listen, thanks.
03:06Order what you want and bring something back for Ray.
03:08Because it's on pole.
03:09Here, Cano, please.
03:09No problem.
03:10And yourself?
03:11The same, please.
03:11You're very chirpy today.
03:13Did you find out they were not up to anything behind your back?
03:16Whatever they are or aren't up to, it's not my business.
03:19Or yours.
03:20Or can I just grab two coffees for now and then I'll collect three lunch specials later on.
03:24Yeah, perfect.
03:25Thanks.
03:27Very touching.
03:29It's the not knowing that's bugging ours.
03:32Stop, Dad.
03:33Can I just stop?
03:34You don't seem very enthusiastic.
03:35And I have a healthy wariness of major change and so should you.
03:39You've spent all these years building up a name, an image, and now you want to rebrand.
03:43Just think of it as a fresh relaunch.
03:45Well, that's fine.
03:46If you hadn't agreed to it, just to be Kate Holly.
03:48What makes you think I'm an idiot all of a sudden?
03:50Sorry.
03:51She was offering something I realised the company needed.
03:54And it'll all be in-house, so I get to oversee.
03:56Make sure she knows you're in charge.
03:57It'll stop her losing the run of herself.
03:59You just keep pressing for the NDA.
04:01She's bedded in now with full employee rights.
04:03If she sues, I'm powerless.
04:05I've been talking to her legal team.
04:07Hopefully it should only be a matter of synchronising.
04:09It's still Holly's call.
04:11Just get that signature on the dotted line with you.
04:16We're running low on avocados.
04:21Sorry.
04:22Sorry, I'm not with it.
04:24I was up late last night.
04:27Good for you.
04:29I was tucked up in bed by 10.
04:31Trying to get a head start on Ray's snore and coming through the walls.
04:36Yeah, no, I was crunching numbers.
04:39I have some savings.
04:40I can get a loan from the credit union and a chunk from the bank.
04:43But with all that, I still don't have enough.
04:46I can only afford half of what this place is worth.
04:49You're not standing still.
04:52Dean, I love it here and it is a solid investment.
04:56We can bring back those arts and evenings we talked about.
04:59You're saying I get to keep my nixer?
05:03I want you as co-owner, okay?
05:04I'll put up half and you put up the other half.
05:07Yeah, as easy as that.
05:08Look, we need to act fast before Paul starts hustling with other potential buyers, okay?
05:13We confront him.
05:14We make him an offer.
05:15And if he refuses, we say that we will walk away.
05:18Good luck trying to get a quick sale on a closed down business.
05:23Well, yeah, sounds brilliant, but what makes you assume we want to get involved?
05:29Because you like working with me, okay?
05:32You have potential, ambition, and you can afford it.
05:37Okay, look, I don't have time to dance around here,
05:39but Ray told me that you were sitting on a big bank balance.
05:43Can you think of a better way to invest it?
05:49Everyone was happy with how Comet handled the Ranla bill?
05:52No complaints here.
05:54Well, I say, Comet, it was 100% me.
05:57Mondo was pre-trial at the time, so persona non grata.
06:00This is a major step up.
06:03I'm ready.
06:04I know you think you are.
06:05And self-confidence is great, but make sure you keep Con up to speed with everything,
06:11no matter how small.
06:12I need some independence.
06:14And I need you and Con not to fall out.
06:17This company is his baby.
06:19He'll be very protective.
06:20Hiya.
06:21Hi.
06:22I'm so sorry for taking over the office.
06:24I got the meetings out of the way as quickly as I could.
06:26It's three now.
06:26We're just about done.
06:28Keep that enthusiasm up.
06:29Will you be seeing Dad?
06:31About five minutes.
06:32Well, could you give him this?
06:33It's my proposal for a role in Rafferty Homes.
06:37Sure.
06:38See you.
06:38Thanks, Mum.
06:42Nothing that'll impinge on you.
06:44Could you drop the nice guy act?
06:46There's nobody around.
06:47I never said I'd like you.
06:49But I will be part of Rafferty Homes team.
06:52Okay?
06:53So what's good for business is good for me.
06:54The better you do your job, the happier I'll be.
06:58So how's the video coming along?
07:00In the planning stage.
07:02Can I make a suggestion?
07:04If you must.
07:06Then take it or leave it.
07:09Glossy and professional.
07:11Get top technicians.
07:12It's the one thing that Dad won't mind spending money on.
07:14He doesn't want to look cheap in front of his rivals.
07:16I'll keep that in mind.
07:17Hmm.
07:26Hello for not a work day.
07:27That's my job.
07:28And you do it so well.
07:29I just delivered nine lunches to the work crew in Monastery Avenue.
07:32Alex organised the whole thing.
07:33It's not just a pretty face.
07:36Red flag she's noticing is good looks.
07:38Give over.
07:39Just because you've given up on Cheekra
07:41doesn't mean she's interested in Alex.
07:43I'm kidding.
07:45Maybe she's trying to make you jealous.
07:47If you want to be with Cheekra, just tell her.
07:50Just do it in a less Ben way.
07:52No, please.
07:53No advice.
07:53It'd be too weird.
07:57We could go glossy and ultra slick,
07:59but it's just like every other company promo.
08:02Boring.
08:03Very.
08:04Okay, I'm not denying that the budget limitations will show,
08:08but we spin it as a positive.
08:10Rafferty Homes spend the money on the important things.
08:13Your apartments and offices.
08:15I don't want to be the butt of any penny pincher remarks.
08:19How low budget would it look?
08:22Cozy.
08:24Homely.
08:27Trust me.
08:31I think I can.
08:33Our clients wouldn't appreciate a big showy waste of cash.
08:35Most of them are working two jobs putting every penny aside for a deposit,
08:39so we emphasise Rafferty Homes understands them and their needs.
08:45Okay.
08:47Go for it.
08:51Something else?
08:53Non-disclosure agreement.
08:56Different subject.
08:58Am I allowed to ask about it?
08:59Of course.
09:00But talk to my solicitor.
09:04We have to keep it separate from work.
09:14What did you make of your video plans?
09:16Oh, blown away.
09:18Can't you feel the love in the room?
09:20My rule for advice from you is to do the opposite.
09:29Hiya.
09:30These are solid ideas.
09:32I'll visit every site to do unannounced inspections.
09:35It'll ensure that standards are maintained.
09:37Especially if they realise it's an ongoing process.
09:40Did you see page three?
09:41Waste assessment.
09:42If I can get that down by a few percent, the job pays for itself.
09:47Hmm.
09:49I already have a form on doing site visits.
09:52Pointless to doubling up.
09:55I'll implement your ideas.
09:56Yes.
10:02You hardly touched your lunch.
10:05Oh, they sent me one over.
10:06The biggest portion I ever saw.
10:09You know, I think it was a tank you fucking put their heads up.
10:13Oh, yeah?
10:16Gaspin had built me.
10:17What exactly did you say to her?
10:19I was just reckoning that, you know, you two would make great business partners.
10:22Yeah.
10:23And the rest.
10:24You thought all right, big money started away.
10:27Yeah, you do.
10:28Poor little rich boy.
10:30I saw your bank statement.
10:33You snoot through my post.
10:35Oh, you left a line out.
10:36It's no excuse, but you do need to be more careful.
10:40Everything is going under lock and key in the future.
10:42Do you hear me?
10:45You're just after making things worse now.
10:48Well, at least we don't have to listen to him moaning on about losing your side gig.
10:52Well, he stared if he wanted to tell you.
10:58He took my initiative to get the work to someone else.
11:01We won't need the extra income.
11:03All right, I'm getting on top of things.
11:05Nothing solid yet, but the feedback is very encouraging.
11:08You and me are scrambling for money.
11:10Meanwhile, Holly's the golden girl.
11:12Do you know what salary she's on?
11:14Well, it better not be more than me.
11:18This is the management office. You shouldn't be here.
11:20Oh, get over yourself.
11:21Don't pull your big boss routine here.
11:24Clean lines.
11:25You're covering the antique shop for Ger today, so that's where you belong.
11:28That back in five minutes notice is on the door at least ten.
11:30Nose out.
11:31This is the PR image we've discussed.
11:33It makes the marketplace look second rate.
11:40This office is frontline Rafferty Homes and the marketplace, so it should say quality, loudly.
11:46Shouldn't you have a soapbox for the speech?
11:48It's getting a makeover.
11:50Sort yourself some overalls, because you'll be painting it.
11:54I'm not a manual labourer.
11:57You'll do what you're told, when you're told.
12:12Keep the head, James.
12:15We don't want her testifying against you.
12:17Lying that you've disrespected her authority.
12:21I'm perfectly calm.
12:23I'll follow your lead, as long as it benefits the business, and providing it doesn't humiliate me.
12:28A bit of physical work is beneath you now.
12:30He didn't say that, alright, so don't try to spin it that way when you run and tell tales.
12:34That is your plan. Wind James up and then hang him.
12:39We all know you're a convincing liar, but I'm here as a witness.
12:42You tried to treat James like something that you stepped in, and you didn't get the reaction you were hoping
12:46for.
12:47You have too much time on your hands.
12:49The sooner you find work, the better, because you're getting crazed.
12:52All I want is for you to paint the office.
12:54Unless your kit's done by one of the workers.
12:57It has to be you.
12:58I'll cause too much per hour.
13:00Let me be clear. This is a refusal?
13:02To be under your thumb, yes. Completely.
13:07Don't try it again.
13:14How sure are you that she has no interest in Ben?
13:19It's obvious. They're in different leagues.
13:22He has no chance.
13:24All that time Ben spent in America, Schiefer might find that fascinating.
13:28You love asking me about Brazil.
13:30Ben lazed around LA, watching movies.
13:32Pretty much what he does here.
13:34Now big mysteries to uncover.
13:36And I've just about shut it down.
13:38If you pitched in, you might just seal the deal.
13:42Yeah?
13:44I'll see you.
13:45See you.
13:49Oh, hey, erm...
13:51Don't say I told you, but Alex admitted that he made up that story about a clingy ex.
13:56He's such a bad lawyer.
13:58Which is a compliment.
13:59But Schiefer was going to refuse a date with you.
14:04I'm not surprised. You asked her to dinner.
14:06That's like dropping down on one knee and taking out a ring.
14:09Okay, I'll take that advice.
14:11You scared her off.
14:12It's too formal for her to get to know you.
14:15Find out what she's into and invite her for a fun evening out.
14:17Not staring at each other over candles across a table.
14:21Check.
14:22I'll leave the slush to you and Alex.
14:26Music.
14:27That's the love of Schiefer's life.
14:29Same as Alex.
14:35Well, Claire, how have you found the office space in your room?
14:38Stop fishing for compliments.
14:40You know, you did a fine job.
14:42Only that I saw you and Con Rafferty having what looked like a very intense meeting in Vino's.
14:48Now, me and Doug, we have no problem with you bringing your work home.
14:52In fact, you and Con can go upstairs whenever you like.
14:54That meeting was meant to be more laid back, but Con can be very driven, full on.
15:00Viral.
15:02Pardon?
15:03Dictionary definition, it means energetic, manly.
15:06You looked it up.
15:08Don't tell him he has an admirer.
15:10Well, I can see why women would go for him.
15:12He's kind of like J.J. Nash.
15:14Some men have that certain something about them.
15:18Don't leave yourself out of the equation.
15:20You play your cards very close to your chest, Claire.
15:23It's impossible to draw you out.
15:25I wasn't aware you were trying to.
15:26What is it you want to know?
15:28The reason I was asking about the office space is you don't seem to be using it for many meetings.
15:33In fact, Con Rafferty was the only one I've seen going up that stairs,
15:37so I thought maybe...
15:40maybe it might be more than business.
15:44Sorry, I'm sorry. I'm being very noisy.
15:47I thought you'd be less immature.
15:57Thank you so much.
16:03Leave them to it.
16:04To what?
16:06I don't know.
16:08The best place I discovered in Dublin since I've been back is this pub that has up-and-coming singer
16:13-songwriters.
16:14Oh, yeah, I know it.
16:15Of course you do. You have taste.
16:17Would you like to tag along with me to the next showcase?
16:21The good news is I'm not one of the performers.
16:25There's no pressure. It's not like a date or anything. It's just a get-to-know-you, which I would
16:31really like.
16:33Me too.
16:36Is that a yes?
16:38Goal before I change my mind.
16:39It's not for a while. And it's more of a sit-and-listen than a chat vibe.
16:43So, what do you say we do a get-to-know-you session, Zona?
16:48You do have moves.
16:50Like a newborn deer flopping about, but still moves.
16:54Well, it can't be tomorrow. It's my Jeff Goldblum double bill.
16:57Unless you want to join me.
16:59Pass.
17:00He was big before Wicca. Come and see.
17:04Okay, we'll call it Thursday.
17:13You're a genius.
17:17Why, you did this?
17:18I'm not just a pretty face.
17:21Look, Ray was out of line, but there's no badness to it.
17:25I feel invaded. It was a bank statement.
17:28It's not a love letter. Ray's curiosity just got the better of him.
17:32I'd have been tempted myself.
17:33I mean, we all want to know what the other guy's worth.
17:36You saying I need to hide stuff from you as well?
17:38No, I said I'd be tempted. I'd never do it.
17:41Well, Ray diled in without a second thought and then boasted about it.
17:45He couldn't wait to tell Orly.
17:46Look, don't attack me, but I think he might have done you both a favour.
17:49I mean, you and Orly, I mean, you are the Vino's dream team.
17:52That's definitely never happening now.
17:54Because I need me savings to find somewhere to live.
17:56I'm done sharing with Ray.
18:01Dad's gone to the house later to talk about working with Holly.
18:04She was always going to burn crying to him.
18:06I expected this.
18:07I'm still looking forward to it.
18:09You did nothing wrong.
18:11Maybe you should have gone along with it.
18:14I'm sure you're willing before you complain.
18:16You agreed with my approach.
18:18This is new to us all, okay? We're feeling our way.
18:23You were right.
18:25Stand your ground.
18:26Show Holly up for what you really have.
18:30So, I spoke to Dolores about getting a small management position in the garage again.
18:36They relaxed. She said to keep it as it was.
18:39If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
18:41Yeah, so it looks like I'll be sticking my Vino's.
18:44Franca, can I get a mark out of this?
18:46Yeah, sure.
18:47So come here, what was Claire saying to you about calling her off with you earlier?
18:51I was trying to find out what was going on between the pair of them.
18:54And?
18:56And, well, I was wrong to ask. She was very tight-lipped.
18:59Yeah, of course she was.
19:01Anyway, I don't care.
19:04Franca.
19:04Yeah, thank you.
19:05Enjoy.
19:06Goodbye.
19:06See you later.
19:07I was only having to crack with Claire, wasn't she?
19:10That woman is incapable of having to crack that.
19:12She was warning you to cop on and stop asking her.
19:14I was trying to find out for Orla.
19:17I have zero interest.
19:19Well, neither does Orla, apparently.
19:22Hey, Norla.
19:23Hiya.
19:26Ignored me.
19:28That's a bit childish.
19:29He's probably up there packing his bags, you know.
19:32You're thriving them out.
19:34Ray will apologise.
19:36I mean it.
19:38If it'll stop him sulking.
19:40It's a long attitude.
19:41Well, it's the best he gets.
19:43You know, where are my apologies from him when he's pretending that we was broke?
19:48Not paying his way around here.
19:50But that is not the way it was.
19:51Dean was only staying here until early.
19:54Well, he checked out his options.
19:56He didn't set out to deceive us.
19:58There's no difference.
20:01All right, I...
20:02I snooped and I...
20:04I blabbed to Orla.
20:07But it's only because, well...
20:08Well, she has her heart in that cafe.
20:11You know?
20:12And I was trying to give her a bit of hope.
20:14You know, that maybe her and Dean, well, they could afford it to get her.
20:19I'm still up to you, Dean.
20:25Well?
20:28So how much coaching did you give Ben?
20:30Just tried to steer him away from any weirdness.
20:33He was on dodgy grounds when he was on about his cult films.
20:36Yeah, I saw that.
20:37I can't believe it worked.
20:39She ever actually agreed to go out now?
20:41Twice.
20:42They're not dating.
20:43It's only a get-to-know-you.
20:45Don't worry.
20:45He won't take up all of her time.
20:50Hang on a...
20:50Are you jealous of me being friendly with Sheavery?
20:53Because I'm that sad.
20:57I'm not going to have this sorted.
21:03Okay.
21:04I'm going to keep this simple.
21:06In future, you treat everything Holly says as if it comes directly from me.
21:11Well, you have far more class, and you're not a bully.
21:13What are you on about now?
21:15Every instruction that you and Mum give me, I follow to the letter.
21:19You'll get the same courtesy when you earn it.
21:20Did I say this was a negotiation?
21:22She ordered me to put on overalls and pay at the office.
21:25She was completely condescending.
21:26You can butt out.
21:28Look, I even tried to compromise.
21:29I offered one of the crew to do it.
21:31But that wasn't enough.
21:32You wanted me on my knees.
21:34I'm a Rafferty.
21:35I don't demean myself.
21:36You got this one so wrong.
21:38I'll do the same if she pulls anything like that again.
21:41Holly is making a promo.
21:43To show Rafferty Homes as a family-owned, hands-on business.
21:47Here's the son, personally maintaining the office.
21:49She's also putting Milo in it, wearing a hard hat.
21:53Here's the next generation learning his skills from his father.
21:58You never said.
22:00You and Hayley ganging up never gave me a chance to.
22:03Time is money.
22:05Holly doesn't have to explain herself to you.
22:07She orders you obey.
22:15Just so you know, I'm moving out as soon as I find a place.
22:18You don't have to do that.
22:20I need beyond space.
22:21Privacy.
22:23We could take a spin out of schedule.
22:24Watch the sunset.
22:26Grab a bag of chips.
22:28Might even stretch to a 99 for dessert.
22:30What is with the flowers?
22:31This isn't a date.
22:33Sorry, but flowers do say date.
22:35Well, one of us has to go.
22:36If she's still part of the team, you can find someone else to run the marketplace.
22:39Okay?
22:39Yeah, con.
22:41What's it to be?
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