01x01 - Episode 1

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Making friends when
you're an adult is...

It's impossible, isn't it?
Cos life's just too rigid...

..what with the drop-offs
and the pick-ups

and work and the...

endless, endless washing.

It's all just... stuff.

So...

..if someone comes into your
life, makes you feel a bit...

..free, a bit wild...

Well, you're gonna
take it, aren't you?

Even if you know you shouldn't.

Coming, ready or not!

Shall we go and
find her? Shall we?

Shall we go and
find your sister?

Where are you, Eliza?

Where did you go?

Eliza!

Have you seen a...
a little girl here?

She's got bunches,
she has a red top on.

No, I'm sorry.

Did you see a little girl here?

She's got pigtails
and a red t-shirt on.

No. No.

Oh, no.

Eliza!

Eliza!

Eliza, you can come out now!

Game's over now!

Eliza? GIGGLING

Come out, come out, wherever...

Eliza!

SCREAMING Eliza!

Can you hear me, Eliza?

Just shout!

That's my daughter! Stop!

Eliza!

Where the hell are
you taking her?!

I'm... I'm so sorry.
Sh-She said she was lost.

We were just trying to find you.
Why would you say you were lost?

You must have heard
me calling you.

You know never to
leave the park.

What were you thinking?

I'm sorry, I'm sorry,
I didn't mean to shout.

I-I think she was
just exploring.

I'm sorry, I didn't...

I didn't mean to... It's just...

You looked like you were
walking off with my daughter.

No, don't worry. I would have
done exactly the same thing.

Independent little spirit, hey?

That's the price we pay for
raising strong women, I suppose.

Anyway... You take care, guys.

Eliza? Eliza.

Honestly, this is what
I'm talking about.

You can't just keep
walking away from me.

Bye-bye, daddy.
Night-night, daddy.

No?

Do you wanna talk to
your wayward daughter,

who hasn't even got
her pyjamas on yet?

'Come on, madam.
Listen to Mummy.'

No, I'm not going to bed.

'Eliza.' Yes, Daddy?

'Mummy told me you wandered
off today.' I didn't.

She's so dramatic.
'Can you listen?

'It's not good to leave Mummy.

'Li.' Huh! 'Eliza!'

Yeah, good luck with that.

I'm in the same room,
can't even get through.

Pyjamas now, please. You're
the favourite one, little...

I just can't get the image
out of my head, Rob, you know?

Her being led away
by some stranger.

'Look, I know, it must have
been terrifying, but she's OK.

'You're OK. Try not
to obsess about it.'

But she was just walking off with
someone she's never even met before.

We've done all the "stranger
danger" stuff, all of that.

It's just like she doesn't...

Maybe she's just desperate
to get away from me.

'You know that's not true.

'Wasn't your mum supposed
to be helping this weekend?'

What do you think?

You in a bar?

'Talking to the
clients. Remember?'

Right, well, good luck.

I hope it goes well.

'Yeah, me too. I could
really use this contract.'

BABY CRYING

That's your son asking
politely for me.

'Are you OK?'

I'm fine. Just... SIGHS

'I love you, Laura.'

BABY WAILS

Mum!

SHE WINCES

BABY CRIES

Please, Eliza, I cannot
be late. Not today.

I don't want to
go. I hate school!

Look...

Everybody hates school.
That's normal...

No! I don't want to!
Stop making such a fuss.

ELIZA SQUEALS All right. Shh!

You can all stop staring
at the crap mum now.

I don't want to go to school!

SCHOOL BELL RINGS

Let go!

I don't want to go!

I said I don't want to
go to school. You OK?

I hate school. Look,
Abbie can take her in.

Thank you.

Ow! Eliza, for goodness sake!

I don't know what
to do any more.

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Hey, what's the matter?

Right, come here,
Flo. Have a good day.

All right. Bye.

Are you running away
from Mummy again?

I don't want to go to school.

Do you want me to let
you into a secret?

I never wanted to
go to school either.

But do you know
why I did? Why?

SCHOOL BELL RINGS

Eliza?

Are you...

Come here and apologise.

Well, this is awkward.

I'm starting to feel like some
sort of crazy stalker now.

How on earth did you do that?

I have actual battle scars
from these drop-offs.

I don't know how you
manage with two of them.

I can barely remember my own
name half the time. Really?

Cos you make it
look easy. Pfft.

What year's yours
in? Year six.

Still working out the kinks
in the morning routine.

Flo's dad used to drop her
off on his way to work,

but then the selfish
b*stard left, so...

Oh, right, sorry.
Oh, no, don't be.

It's the best thing
that ever happened.

I get to hang out with Flo
more, make new friends.

I'm surprised we haven't bumped
into each other before, actually.

Oh, we're new to the area.
I'm Emily, by the way.

Hi, Emily. Call me Em.

I'm Laura. This is Elliot.

Hi! BEEPING

Oh, God. Never get one of these.

These are so judgy.

Look - apparently, my step count's
a bit low for the time of day.

Oh, judgy and passive-aggressive.
Sounds like my mother.

Speak of the devil.
I'll let you get that.

Same time tomorrow?
Like we have a choice?

Hi, Mum. No, it's...

It's my "get back to work"
day, isn't it? I'm...

No, it's too late now.

I'll just have to take her
into the office with me.

RINGING TONE

'Hi, this is Liam Stevens.

'I can't take your call right
now, but please leave a message.'

BEEP

Yeah, hi, Liam. It's Emily.

Just to let you know...

..it's definitely her.

Please don't cry,
please. Don't cry.

Shh, shh, shh.

Be good for me. Yeah?

Shh, shh, shh, shh.

Shh, shh, shh, shh.

Hello!

Late as usual, Thomas.

HE LAUGHS She's back.

But not officially, so stop
sending me your failed cases.

HE CHUCKLES

You've got a new junior,
I see. I know, yeah.

Looks even more
aggressive than mine.

Yeah, well, he's, er,
certainly noisier.

Probably drinks more too.

This is Elliott. Elliott, Tom.
Pleasure to meet you, Elliott.

Have you met a baby before?

There's a first
time for everything.

Right, what's been
happening here?

There's quite a few changes
since you've been away.

Several failed attempts to
replace you in personal injury.

And then, there's this
really tricky Robinson case

that's gone back to
the Court of Appeal.

I need you to work your
magic. Did you get the files?

Yeah, Elaine sent them through.
I'm just getting up to speed.

The preliminary
hearing is on the 24th.

It's only a few days
after you get back.

It'll be fine. Are you sure?

Yeah. KNOCKING

I mean, I could assign
my junior to help.

Oh, piss off.

HE LAUGHS No. I'll be ready.

Great. Listen, I've gotta go.

But there's a drinks
thing on Friday night.

You should come. Erm...

To get back in the saddle.
Yeah, maybe. I dunno.

Maybe.

Oh, congratulations, by the way.

On the promotion.

I mean, I don't know
how you managed it

with your shoddy
record, but well done.

It's good to have
you back, Laura.

Oh, you've gotta be kidding me.

How are you doing?
I'm good. How are you?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

Really? Are you sure?
You don't seem it.

Oh. Sit down. No,
no, you're busy.

No, honestly, it's nothing that
can't wait, I'm telling you.

Come and sit down,
tell me what's wrong.

Oh...

Oh, I just went all the way into
town to meet this guy for a drink,

and his profile picture
was all, you know,

outdoor sports and craft beer.

Yeah, I know.

Turns out he was 18 and
desperate for a shag. Oh!

I mean, why can't people just
be honest about who they are?

Sounds like you dodged
a b*llet. Hmm...

It's just, um... been
a while, you know?

Really?

Yeah, why? Do you
think I get around?

Oh, no. No... No.

I would... I
was... I'm kidding.

Oh, OK! LAUGHS

I just meant... I
mean, look at you.

Look at you! I'm loving this
sophisticated lawyer look.

Thanks!

How do you know I'm a lawyer?

Keen detective skills.
Ah, yes, very good.

So, we've got, like, what,
an hour till pick-up?

Oh, I've got longer, I think,
cos Eliza's in after-school club.

Oh, that's perfect. Flo's at her
dad's for a couple of nights.

Perfect for what?

Excuse me?

Yeah, can I get a wine
list, please? Of course.

Perfect for that. Really?

Yeah. One glass.

No, now, don't get me wrong,
don't get me wrong. I love kids.

No, I do!

But let's be honest -

they're a bit dull.

And weird. So weird.

And like, the stories...

I mean, Jesus wept.
Just get to the point!

Oh, no, wait - there
isn't one. THEY CHUCKLE

He's amazing, Rob.
Honestly, he is.

And he is working so hard to get
this business up and running.

And I know, I know I
shouldn't complain.

It's just...

Eliza can be...

She's tough. You know?

She's a difficult child.

And, um... And he's
just out there,

just living his best
life, and I'm...

Yeah, he's not chasing a screaming
child around with a nit comb.

He doesn't have to share snacks.

Gets to go to the bathroom by
himself. Yeah, I bloody hope so.

THEY CACKLE

No, stop!

No, stop it! I'm
gonna pee myself!

Except you won't... you
won't, and in my case,

it's a distinct possibility!

And on that note, I'm gonna...

Can you... Could you
just look after him?

Yes, of course.

Yes, I would! Oh!

THEY LAUGH

What's your mummy doing?

I'm embarrassed.

Hello, my beautiful
boy! ELLIOT WHINES

Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Shh, shh, shh, shh.

Oh, get another
bottle. Thanks. Sure.

Hello!

Hello, my beautiful boy!

HE BABBLES Yes!

Laura? I'm home.

Hey, darling.

No, not at all. I'm curious.

Oh, here she is!
Where are the kids?

Don't worry, they're asleep.

Oh, what time is it? I
mean, did we pick Eliza up?

Well, I did.

Oh, my God.

I'm a terrible human being.

No, you're not!

You obviously needed it. Although,
you do look like you've been dug up.

Oh, thank you (!)
Nice to have you back.

Well, it's nice to be back.

Erm, so, you two have obviously
met. Rob, Emily. Emily, Rob.

We've bonded over
market conditions.

Oh, I'm sorry about
that. THEY LAUGH

I should get out your hair.

Er, let me see you
out. No, don't be daft.

You two have got some catching
up to do. I'll see you tomorrow..

OK, thank you. It's
nice to meet you, Rob.

Where're the kids?

I'm a terrible mother.

Uh-oh.

So, I did my best to look
hot for you on your return.

Is that my t-shirt? Yeah.

SHE GROANS

Hangover kicking in? Mm.

What was I thinking,
trying to keep up with her?

You know, there was a time you could
drink everyone under the table.

Me included. Mm.

Just like my perky boobs
and my sense of humour,

those days are long gone.

Still great boobs. Thanks!

SHE LAUGHS

I'm just not feeling
very attractive.

You are.

I love you however you are.

You know that, right?

Even if you do smell of booze.

I'm so sorry. THEY CHUCKLE

Oh, no.

No good. Definitely
gonna be sick.

Oh!

Be careful. Nice and slowly.

Yeah.

Hello. Hi.

You're taller than
I remember. Yeah.

So, what do you call something
that flies and wobbles?

What? Jelly-copter.

THEY LAUGH

CHILDREN SHOUT

Always terrible. Well,
I'm here all week.

So, when you went in
the office yesterday...

did you see Tom?

Erm...

briefly.

Eliza, don't go too far.

Let her play. She'll be fine.

What about your mum?
She at the office?

Well, if she was,
I didn't see her.

Have you booked some time off
yet for when I go back to work?

Rob!

It's just it's not a great time.

You said you'd help out.

Eliza needs a bit of stability,
you know. They both do.

They need at least
one of us at home.

Well...

can you push your start date
just until things ease up for me?

Why? Why do I have to be
the one that compromises?

I don't remember you ever
having to make that choice.

I'm not trying to start a fight.

And I'm just asking
for some support.

I told you to give
me it! Let go!

Oh, great (!)

HE SCREAMS

I'm gonna let you deal with
that. I'm gonna start dinner.

Eliza.

LAUGHTER AND CHATTER

Really? I thought I
told you that that.

I think I would've
remembered that.

Oh, come on, who hasn't had
sex in the great outdoors?

Me, actually. Oh...

Well, there's time.

It's Rob's face that
gave it away. He knew.

Yeah, I did. I was there.

THEY LAUGH

You were definitely there.

Right, your turn.
Two truths, one lie.

Erm, OK. I was once homeless.

I was famous when I was a kid.

And I've never been in love.

Never been in love,
that's got to be a lie.

I buy it.

You were married.

Oh, that's very sweet.

That is sweet. Why?

Well, because not
everyone gets married...

Oh, who's this at the door?

Now, that's a little girl that
ought to be in bed asleep.

But you're being too loud.

Sorry, Eliza. Sorry, darling.

But come on, off you go,
because it is getting late.

Come on, I'll take you up. No,
it's all right, Rob can do it.

No, I don't mind.

Do you remember how to
put your kids to bed?

Yes. Want some practice?

No.

Flo's getting a bit too
grown-up for my stories anyway,

so it'll be fun to crank
up the old dream machine.

What's a dream machine?

How we feed good story in, and
then you have amazing dreams.

Have you not done
it before? No.

You're in for a treat.

She's great, isn't she?

She's got the touch. Yeah.

The dream machine.

The dream machine and
Emily. The dream machine.

It's just nice to have
another normal mum around.

That school is so judgemental.

Two little girls, best
friends, they were inseparable.

Went everywhere together.

They fought off pirates
and sea monsters

but always made it
home in time for tea.

And the warrior girls were
only ever one day away

from a brand-new beginning
and an adventure.

What would tomorrow bring?

Hi, Daddy. Hi.

You're a natural.
I'll leave you to it.

What happened next? You'll
have to wait and see.

Aw!

Come on, get some sleep.

OK.

How's Abbie doing?

She's been bugging me
for Eliza to sleepover.

Aw. Everything OK up there?

Tales of warrior girls adventures.
Eliza's in her element.

Oh. Has Rachel gone?

Yes, she said to say
goodbye. Is Eliza OK?

Dead to the world. Really?

You're an actual angel.

Sorry, Rob, I think I
might leave you for Emily.

Do you want a nightcap?
No, I need to get home.

Oh, come on. Just one.

To say thank you for
putting Eliza to bed.

Are you trying to get me drunk
so I'll have a threesome?

Stop it, he can't cope.

No, I need to get back
to the baby-sitter.

Another time, though, Rob.

Don't. His head will explode.

Night, guys. Night-night.

So, you still all right to
collect Eliza after your meeting?

Yeah, 3:15. 3:30!

I knew that. I'm
sh*t at multitasking.

It's not multitasking, Rob. It's
called life with kids, you knob.

You thinking about
that threesome? No.

Yeah, you are. I'm not.

You sure you're not thinking about
having a threesome? I might be now.

THEY LAUGH

ELIZA: Daddy, Daddy!

All right, sweetheart?
What's happened?

I had a bad dream.
Yeah? What happened?

HE GROANS

I found being a parent...

..completely terrifying.

Not that I ever admitted
that to anyone, cos...

it's not the sort of thing you
just come out and say, is it?

It wasn't what I expected.

Cos you just assume that
you'll bond with your kids.

You know, because...

Well, they're yours.

And they look like
you, and they're...

..they're part of you.

Even if sometimes you
wish they weren't.

Yeah, OK. But because
I have responsibility,

I have to ask other
people. I can't just...

SHE CHUCKLES

Yeah, walk out.

OK. I'll let you know.

Bye.

Sorry, that was, er...

Your secret lover?

SHE EXHALES A colleague.

Wants me to go for work drinks.

Mm.

Well, you should enjoy
the perks of your job.

Try telling that to him. Or Rob.

Rob would go if it was the
other way round, wouldn't he?

Maybe not if it was his ex.

I knew there was something.
I mean, it was years ago.

Are you blushing?

What? No! No, honestly,
it was history.

It's prehistoric, in fact. I
mean, I hardly even remember it.

Wow. It's a good job you're
not in witness protection.

What?

It's written all over your face!

Go on, then. Give
me the details.

Well... LAURA EXHALES

We studied together,
worked together...

Slept together.

Yeah.

Tom was never a
long-term option.

And then I met Rob, so...

Ah, so Rob was a rebound.

No. No, but the safe option.

Oh, I mean, not that there's
anything wrong with it.

We're supposed to settle
for the good guys, right?

PHONE BUZZES

Hello, darling, you...

She's... What? She's done what?

OK, OK. Yeah, I-I'll
come right away.

SHE SIGHS

Is everything OK?

Did you ask Eliza what happened?

Of course. She was very upset,
denies bringing it in at all.

But as you can see...

This is obviously a very
worrying escalation.

I-I... I'm sorry, "escalation"?

Am I missing something here?

Eliza's been called into my
office several times this year

for being disruptive and
aggressive with her peers.

Taking everything into account,

I'm afraid we are at a stage
where we need to contact

the First Point of Access team.

Social services?

No, n-not yet.

First, the behavioural team
will talk to Eliza and to you.

They will look at the
domestic setting, any issues,

changes at home,
that sort of thing.

Did you know there
were issues at school?

It's just kids' stuff.

You know, it'll be a dare
or a game or something.

You know what she's like.

Trying to use a knife
is hardly kids' stuff.

She is seven years
old. I mean...

Even if she did do this,

she doesn't understand the
gravity of it, does she?

Well, actually...

I mean, kids don't understand
consequences, do they,

until they're what, nine, ten?

We tend to find, at seven,

kids do understand the power
of their words and actions.

Name-calling, hurting.

They are aware of
what it can do.

Yeah, but I mean, to have the
ability to see things through

and understand
that it was wrong.

It largely depends on what's
being modelled at home.

Sorry, what? Are you saying this
is our fault, this is on us?

Laura. Or me, really.

I understand this is upsetting.

I don't want her
labelled, all right?

She's probably made a
silly, childish mistake.

We have to follow
process, Mrs Conroy,

in the interest of all
of our pupils here.

Right.

There's nothing
wrong my daughter.

The behavioural team will be in
touch to schedule a home visit.

SCHOOL BELL RINGS

You can go in now, Eliza.

I didn't scare her. I
just found it in my bag.

I didn't put it there.

Please, Eliza, just
be honest with this.

I am. We're not gonna be cross
with you if you tell us the truth.

But we can't help you
if you lie to us, yeah?

Daddy, I promise.

I'm not lying.

Look, you can't go around
threatening to hurt people.

You just can't. Not anyone, Abbie
especially. Especially Abbie.

I didn't.

Why do you never listen to me?

I hate you! Eliza.

I wish you were dead. Eliza!

Are you seriously gonna say
nothing? You're just gonna...?

It's not OK to talk
to your mum like that.

OK? I don't care what
happened, it's not OK.

Laura. Laura!

Hey, Laura. Can we
talk about this?

Sorry, I just can't
do this any more.

Rachel, is Abbie OK?
J-Just give me a second.

Laura! Where are you going?

SIRENS BLARE

Hiya.

Hiya.

Is everything OK?

Not really. Is,
er... Is Laura here?

Oh, I've just, erm,
put Elliott to bed.

I didn't hear her come in.

Look, she's probably just getting
her head round whatever happened.

She told you?

Only what you said on the phone.

The, er, teacher
talked about Eliza

like she was some
kind of problem child.

I had no idea it was that bad.

Well, Laura knows you've
had a lot on your plate.

She didn't want to
put pressure on you.

So I dropped the ball, then.

That makes it sound like
you could have prevented it,

like she failed or can't cope.

No. I know she can
cope. She's a great mum.

She usually handles
everything so well.

I just don't get why
she didn't tell me.

Supporting you,
going back to work,

taking care of the kids,
that's a lot for anyone.

She's trying her best.

What do I do?

Give her a break.

Just a night.

She'd never ask for it, but
it could change everything.

DOOR OPENS

I'll leave you to it.

She's not gonna escalate it.

Rachel.

Which is kind of her. But, er...

..the kids were such good friends,
it just doesn't make any sense.

You need to talk to me.

Why didn't you tell
me this was happening?

Do you believe what
the teacher said?

About consequences?

I... I mean... maybe.

Do you think Eliza
did lie to us?

Do you think she took that
knife in to scare her friends?

SIGHS

I... I don't know.

Neither do I.

Doesn't that scare you?

This is just a phase.
She's a good kid.

But what if she's not?

What if she turns out to be...

..violent or aggressive or...

You know, is that nature or nurture?
Cos... guess where both lead?

Me.

Me, cos I, erm... I gave
birth to her, didn't I?

And I'm bringing her up
practically by myself.

You know, it's just that your...
your kids are supposed to be...

..like a reflection of
yourself in some way.

And right now, I don't
really like what I see.

I'm sorry I've not been here.

I've told my mum.

I'm gonna take the kids
over there tomorrow.

Give you a break.

Do you think I'm not coping?

I think... you're so busy
taking care of everyone

that no-one's been
taking care of you.

That's on me.

OK?

BABY CRYING

LULLABY PLAYS,
CRYING CONTINUES

CHILD WHISPERS: I
was never there.

CHILD SCREAMING

No!

BREATHING

ROB: Laura, that's us
leaving! See you tomorrow.

ENGINE STARTS

'My mum has this saying...
says it over and over.'

"We all have to make
difficult choices."

I don't think I've ever
made a choice for myself.

Not really..

Until now.

PHONE RINGING

'Hi.' Hiya.

Yeah, I'll be over shortly.

I'm just waiting
for the baby-sitter.

'Ah, it's so quiet
here without...' Flo!

Would you stop playing
with that? You'll break it.

'I'll order pizza.'

OK. Great.

See you soon. 'Bye.'

DOORBELL RINGS

LAURA CHUCKLES

Er... wow.

Right...

So, er, we're not having a night
in front of the telly, are we?

No. We're going to
your work's drinks.

No. I'm not in the mood.

Oh, come on! You've
got a free pass.

Look, for one night
only, I want to see you.

Laura Conroy, not the
wife, not the mother, you.

No more hiding. LAURA LAUGHS

Plus, you need to introduce
me to my new lawyer f*ck boy.

Oh, yeah, he'll love you.

Does that mean we're going?

I don't think Rob would like it.

Oh, I'm sorry, is
this the 1950s?

Rob doesn't get a say. Does
he always ask your permission?

No.

MUSIC PLAYS

Right, are you nearly ready?
I'm gonna order the cab now.

Yes, it's just been a long
time since I stuck a lash on,

you know?

Well, f*ck me sideways.

Where've you been hiding?
Does it look all right?

You look incredible.

You're gonna lose the
slippers, though, yeah?

Oh, you think (?) LAURA LAUGHS

I should have a dusty old pair
of heels somewhere, shouldn't I?

Hm. Let me have a look.

All right, cab's two
minutes away. OK.

No.

SIGHS

Hey, these'll do.

Two secs.

And I'll need some perfume, too.

Tonight's gonna be a lot of fun.

Taxi's here!

I'm just finishing up,
and I'll be right down.

SHE SNIFFS

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS

INDISTINCT CHATTER, LAUGHTER

He definitely was. He
definitely was. Yeah?

Mm. He was checking you out.

I swear. LAURA LAUGHS

He was wearing a boot-cut jean.
On top of a lovely brown shoe.

Thanks. Yeah, I know. D'you
know, sometimes Rob does that,

and I never want to see it.

I never want to see a formal
shoe with a pair of jeans. Never.

All right, you ready? Yeah.

Three, two, one.

Ah. Oh!

Ah, yes. Can we get
two more, please?

Thank you, thank you
for dragging me out.

I really needed this.

This is your world.
These are your people.

Tonight is about the
return of Laura Conroy.

Oh, no, wait...
What's your real name?

What? Your real name?

Your, erm... erm...

maiden name.

Oh! Before you were
married. Gibson.

To Laura Gibson.
To Laura Gibson.

All right, just make sure
I am home before midnight,

or I'll turn into a
very drunk pumpkin.

And that's not the look
I'm going for tomorrow.

What's happening tomorrow again?
Eliza's behavioural meeting.

They're doing a home visit.

Forget tomorrow. There's
nothing wrong with Eliza.

She's perfect. MAN: Hey!

LAUGHTER OTHER MAN:
Here comes trouble!

Oh, my God.

The hottest guy I've ever
seen's just walked in.

If that's Tom, I'm gonna
punch you in the face. Hm!

Should have worn something
way more revealing.

Oh, stop it. You look amazing.

I mean, if it helps,
he's not the brightest.

Really? No.

He's actually the
smartest guy I know.

He's pretty
perfect. I hate you.

Finally tempted you out
into the real world.

Hey, gorgeous. Hello, Thomas.

You look amazing.

EMILY CLEARS THROAT

Oh.

Sorry. This is Emily.

She'd like to sleep
with you. EMILY LAUGHS

Hi. Hi.

Nice to put a face
to a name at last.

Does your husband know
you're obsessed with me?

We all know the only person
obsessed with Tom is Tom.

You brought a chaperone.

More the merrier, right?

If you say so.

She looked at me from across
the court, laser eyes,

grinned, and then...
tore my case apart.

Absolutely shredded me.

THEY LAUGH Wow.

To be honest, I doubt I could've
made partner if she hadn't left.

That's true.

Right, my round. Oh, no. No,
I'll get it. I insist. No, no.

Oh, if you insist.

One more. Guys, I can't.

We'll have one more drink,
then we'll go. I promise.

Come on! I promise.
LAURA GROANS

All right. All right.
One for the road.

One more. Good girl. OK.

It's good to have you back.

SHE LAUGHS

I've missed you. SHE SCOFFS

Honestly, I have!

Behave.

In a professional
way, Laura. Come on!

THEY CHATTER INDISTINCTLY

Thanks. Keep the change.

THEY LAUGH

Here we go.

Hello. Thanks, Tom.

Yeah. Thanks, Tom.
You're welcome.

Right, cheers, guys.
Cheers. Cheers.

Cheers.

LAURA LAUGHS

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS

MAN: Did you spike
their drinks last night?

I thought you were
gonna stack it.

What have I done?

Were you with someone?

TOM: I haven't been able
to stop thinking about you.

EMILY: You've got an
amazing life here, Laura.

I'd hate to see you throw it all
away for a moment of madness.

Why is this story
so important to you?

Because people need
to know the truth.

f*ck!

If you ever get scared by mummy's
temper, you can always talk to me.

I'm just worried that she
won't be able to cope.

Agh!