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01x04 - Episode 4

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "The Pact". Aired: 17 May 2021 – 28 November 2022.*
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Four friends, Anna, Nancy, Cat and Louie, work in a 100-year-old family brewery in mid-Wales.

01x04 - Episode 4

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[Anna]

We’ve just paid a m*rder*r.

It might not be the same person.

-Show me!

-Max, the kids.

-Show me the account!

-Don’t you trust me?

You just lied to me so no,

not right now.

[Ryan] What’s going on

with you and Dad?

-Nothing.

-That’s not nothing.

Did Anna lend you money?

-Anna?

-I know

it was someone

from the brewery.

[Cat] What’s all this?

There’s more going on

with Louie than you realise.

You can hide it

in our garage

as long as it’s just

for a day or two.

It’s full of junk anyway.

Cat, what’s going on?

You can trust me.

-[Max] His rooms been stripped.

-This is how he left it.

You were supposed

to protect him

to break the cycle.

It should be you

in that morgue

not him.

I’m sorry. [sobs]

We’ve retrieved an image

from the pub CCTV.

Can you see Jack?

[Anford] No,

but there’s a vehicle.

Do you know

how to trace a phone?

Like find out where

it is just from the number?

[beeps]

[voicemail]

This is Arwel Evans.

Please leave a message

and I’ll call you back.

We need to talk

[gas hissing]

Please call me.

[tense music playing]

[theme music plays]

Oh! [grunts]

Ow [hisses]

[sighs]

[sighs]

I bought another jigsaw today.

[chuckles]

I think I might be addicted.

Thought we could make a start

on it later?

I’ve had my fill of jigsaws.

Or we could watch a film?

You’ll waste the entire night

scrolling through

the menu again.

[chuckles] Well,

I wouldn’t have to if you made

a decision once in a while.

I think I’ll have

an early night.

There’s a decision.

Richard, have I

done something?

No.

Is work all right?

Do you think,

you might be depressed?

Is this out of a packet?

[Nancy] I’m off to bed then.

[Richard sighs]

Night.

[sighs]

Bye then.

Have a nice day.

[receptionist]

Johnson and Styles.

Hi, hello there,

it’s Nancy Clarke here,

cold I leave a message

for Richard please?

Only he’s left his mobile here.

And he’ll think

he’s lost it again.

-Richard Clarke?

-Yeah.

Is that okay?

[tense music playing]

[news theme playing on TV]

[TV shuts off]

-[Richard] Night.

-Night.

[keyboard clicks]

[uneasy music playing]

What you up to today?

Just the usual.

More meetings?

Yep.

So how much have you won?

-Sorry?

-Or lost.

How much?

On those gambling websites.

Have you been spying on me?

The other day,

when you left your phone,

I called the office.

And then yesterday,

I followed you.

How dare you

How dare you, Richard!

Three months.

You were made redundant

three months ago! I mean,

when were you going tell me?

What am I to you?

An acquaintance? A housemate?

Because I’m certainly

not your wife,

I haven’t felt like

your wife in years.

But I stood by your side

because that is what I vowed

to do in front of God

but now you’ve made

a mockery of me,

of the promises we made

to each other.

You have made a mockery of God.

Well, f*cking marry him then!

[sobs]

[Richard whimpers]

[Nancy sighs]

Why didn’t you say something?

[Richard continues sobbing]

I’ll help you look

for something.

We’ve got your investments

to fall back on,

and you must have been paid out?

You were there for years.

-Tell me you got a payout?

-It’s gone.

I, uh

I lost

ten grand on a horse race

and, uh

tried to win it back.

Tried over and over.

So

how much have you lost?

Richard, we’re not in trouble,

are we?

Are we?

[thunder rumbles]

[Anna] Morning.

-Hiya.

-Are you feeling better?

Oh yeah, yeah,

it was just a tummy thing

-you know.

-Ah.

Isn’t he an accountant?

Uh, Portfolio Manager.

[Jack]

Why would I hire someone who--

whatever the hell that is--

to supervise a brewery?

Because he’s reliable,

and efficient,

and a good leader.

And he really needs work.

We’re not a charity, Nancy.

You could ask Arwel

for a character reference

if you like.

They know each other quite well.

Why would I ask my father

his opinion on anything?

[Nancy]

It was just a suggestion.

And why

would I hire someone

who sends his wife

to come and grovel for a job?

He doesn’t know I’m asking.

His pride is pretty

non-existent right now, so

Yeah, well, the thing is,

I’m gonna be making changes

and, uh

the Evans brand,

it needs to feel younger.

-He’s in his fifties. [chuckles]

-Exactly.

This place already feels like

a Walking Dead convention.

Age-based discrimination

is actually

Yeah well, we’re done here.

[somber music playing]

["Ooh La La" playing]

I need a ooh, la, la, la, la ♪

I need ooh, la, la, la, la ♪

I need ooh, la, la, la, la ♪

Coils up around me ♪

Teasing your poetry ♪

How’s that husband

of yours getting on, huh?

Fine, thank you.

You know what shits me

about the boomer generation?

Is that you think

that you’re better than us.

I don’t think that.

[Jack] I’ve seen the way

you look at me.

Does Anna know you went behind

her back about that job?

[chuckles]

She’s gonna be well pissed-off.

[Nancy] Excuse me.

[chuckles]

[women giggling]

[Nancy] What are you doing?

[Cat] I’m thinking

we take him somewhere

get his gear off, few photos.

Jack Evans goes viral

and Arwel comes back.

Can we go back to the party

I'll get you another drink.

Yeah, oh yes.

-Mm-hm.

-Yeah, that’s the one.

[laughing]

-[Cat] Where’s Nance

-[Anna] It's her bladder again.

Oh God.

-She is like a sieve!

-[all laughing]

Come on, Nance!

Sorry. Sorry.

[news reporter]

The body recovered earlier today

has been confirmed

as that of Jack Evans,

the boss of this brewery.

As you can see behind me,

the police are still

at the scene

but they are yet to make any

official comment

about the nature

of Jack Evans’ death.

[truck reversing alarm]

Excuse me!

What do you think you are doing?

Stop this right now!

You can’t do this!

I need this car.

Sorry, love,

we’re just doing our job.

[Nancy scoffs]

I had to use our assets

as collateral.

Collateral for what?

Oh, you promised me

you’d stopped.

-You promised!

-I’m trying to fix this.

What!

What, by getting us deeper

into debt?

-You are so bloody stupid!

-I’ll think of something.

When?

Our bank accounts are empty,

you’ve cleared

out our investments

all we have left is this house

and they’ll be coming

for that next!

How are we going to get

our car back?

[huffs]

Right, well

you can sell this stupid

collection for starters.

-Don’t touch my robots, no!

-You just watch me.

-You’ll break them.

-You need to grow up.

[Richard] sh*t.

Fine.

I will sort this out

by myself, because you seem

utterly incapable

of doing anything.

[door slams]

[phone chimes]

[emotional music playing]

I’ll put the kettle on, shall I?

You can always talk to me

about anything.

I don’t want to disappoint you.

Never.

-You’re a beautiful soul, Nancy.

-[sighs]

I’m lying to everyone.

Hiding who I really am,

the blackness of it.

I do try to be a good person,

but

that’s just a facade.

And behind it is

darkness, biding its time.

Tapping away at the back

of my mind, tempting me.

Nancy, you’re way too hard

on yourself.

You strive for a perfection

that no-one else expects,

least of all God.

The fact that you strive,

that’s enough.

Is it though?

You know your trouble?

You’re too bloody selfless.

I think you’ve earned enough

points from Him upstairs

to take the odd liberty.

For once in your life,

put yourself first.

Right.

You sure you don’t want

me to come.

I’ll be quick.

-The centre bin.

-Yeah, I remember.

I’ll cook dinner if you like?

What do you fancy?

Whatever.

I’m going to get the car back.

How?

I’ve sorted it.

That’s all you need to know.

[news reporter] In an interview,

earlier this morning

police confirmed

that they are now following

vital clues in the investigation

into Jack Evans’ m*rder.

[Holland] Several avenues

of this investigation

have provided crucial leads

which we’re now following.

I’d like to assure the public

that were closing in on

the perpetrators of this crime

and we’re doing

everything we can

to get justice

for the Evans family.

How much more do we need?

Another ten grand would see us

through till New Year.

-This friend of yours

-[exhales]

whoever she is

could she lend you anymore?

[hisses]

[phone chimes]

[indistinct chatter]

[Cat]

We can’t ignore it.

[Anna]

And I can’t keep lying to Max.

All I do is lie, I’m sick of it.

-It’s okay, love.

-It’s not okay!

-I’m not paying.

-[Max] Anna?

What are you doing?

Louie’s not feeling well.

-It’s starting.

-I’ll be right there.

-We’ll talk about this later

-No.

I’m done.

[Arwel] He was fiercely

unapologetic about who he was.

He burned fast

and bright.

It’s free drinks,

make the most of it.

Thanks.

You’re not wearing your ring.

No, I must have misplaced it.

It’s probably in the bathroom

somewhere.

Did you sell your wedding ring?

Of course, I didn’t.

-Did you though?

-No!

I swear,

if you’re still gambling--

Jesus Christ

just give me a break.

[tense music playing]

[phone beeps]

[phone rings]

[retches]

-Tamsin? Tamsin?

-Oh God.

Tam, are you okay?

-Oh, sweetheart.

-[Tamsin] Sorry.

Nancy’s here now.

Here you go. Oh, love.

[Tamsin]

I think I drank too much.

[car door opens]

[sighs]

Thank Christ that’s over.

What?

-[phone beeps]

-[gasps]

What?

Anna?

Where are you going?

Cup of tea with Louie.

I’ll be half an hour.

[door opens]

-[door closes]

-[phone rings]

[tense music playing]

[indistinct chatter on TV]

-[text message sends]

-[phone chimes]

Richard’s in there.

-Why would you do this?

-[Nancy] I can explain.

Richard has lost all our money.

The bailiff’s came for the car,

we might lose the house.

So, you threatened us?

You stole my savings--

No, I was going

to give it all back

as soon as I sorted things out.

Anna, I’m in so much trouble--

Then why didn’t you talk to me?

You scared us to death!

You made me lie to Max

over and over

like things weren’t bad enough.

-I’ll repay the money.

-It’s not about the money!

Shhh. Please.

You were my best friend.

You’re godmother

to my kids for f*ck’s sake!

I trusted you.

But you are the exact opposite

of the person

I thought you were.

You’re a liar.

Anna?

What’s happened?

What are you shouting about?

I should go.

What are you going to do?

Please don’t tell the others.

[door slams]

-You all right, love?

-Get off me! Leave me alone.

-[door closes]

-[car starts up]

-Louie all right?

-Yeah.

Everything okay with you guys?

Yeah. Why wouldn’t it be?

I don't know,

that’s why I’m asking.

-Does she want more money?

-Oh God, can we not?

Nice chatting.

Yeah, really nice.

[Ryan] Mum!

[Tamsin retching]

Oh no, sweetheart.

[Ryan] Is she okay?

Just close the door.

[Tamsin panting]

[sniffles]

-All right?

-Yeah.

-[Anna] How much did you drink?

-[Tamsin] I don't know.

[breathes heavily]

This can’t go on.

We don’t talk.

When you’re not staring

at your phone you’re locked

-locked in your room.

-Right, so it’s all my fault.

I’m trying to be a good mum,

I know I make mistakes.

So if I’ve done something,

if I’ve messed up, just tell me.

How can we start

being better with each other?

What can I do?

I don't know.

I mean, do we need, like--

-What?

-Like counselling or something?

[scoffs] I can't

[thud]

Ryan, stop listening.

[sniffs, sighs]

I just want us to talk,

like we used to.

Can I go to bed?

[phone rings]

[phone rings]

[somber music playing]

[sighs]

[phone vibrates]

Hello?

-[Louie] Nancy?

-Louie?

Louie I’m really sorry

Can you to come to the hospital.

It’s-- it’s Arwel.

-Are you okay?

-[Louie] I don’t know.

[exhales]

Have you spoken to Anna?

No, I tried

but she didn’t pick up.

-Louise Evans?

-Yeah.

The CT scans and brain stem test

are showing that your brother

is still unresponsive.

Right. So, what can you do?

We’ll perform a second

brain stem test later today

but you should

prepare yourself.

His condition is very serious.

We’ll keep you informed.

[sniffles] Can I see him?

[monitors beeping]

I said some terrible things.

We all do things we regret.

What if I don’t?

What does that make me?

I’m sure you had your reasons.

[Max] It’s a phase.

My sister was like this

at Tam’s age,

she was a nightmare for years.

Let her sleep it off

and we can give her a lecture

in the morning.

It won’t always be like this.

As soon as

the investigation’s closed

life will get back to normal.

I promise.

[sighs]

What’s all this?

I’m just storing

it for a friend.

What friend?

It’ll be gone today,

don’t worry about it.

This is all brand new.

It’s stock,

she’s opening a market stall.

Listen I’ve got

to get back to Louie,

I haven’t got time for this.

Yeah, I could shift this.

But it’s gonna cost.

You get thirty percent

of whatever you can sell it for.

-Thought you’d gone straight.

-I have.

Who’s this?

I’m Tish. I’m a friend.

With or without benefits?

You wanna do this or not?

Plenty of other people

I can call.

Really? See, I can smell

the desperation

and I want fifty percent.

This isn’t Dragon’s Den,

there’s no negotiation.

If you want it, let’s go.

Otherwise, don’t waste our time.

[phone rings]

Hi Cat.

We can get

maybe a couple of grand

for the stuff in the garage.

Sorry, what?

We can use it to help

pay them off.

-[Cat] Hello?

-We don’t need to pay any more.

Why not?

Nance?

I got a message.

They changed their minds,

said they don’t want the money.

Why would they do that?

Must have got scared,

I don’t know.

Why didn’t they message

all of us?

I don’t know, Cat!

Just be happy it’s over.

Do the others know?

I was just about to tell them.

Right

okay, uh

we should give this money

to Anna then.

I’ll sort everything out

with Anna

just get rid of it.

Where are you?

At the hospital

with Louie.

Arwel’s had an accident.

sh*t, is he all right?

We’re waiting to find out.

I’ll let you know

as soon as we hear,

-just get rid of that stuff.

-Sure.

It’s your lucky day.

[Anford] The footage

is time-stamped

just after midnight.

[Max] And there’s still

only the one image?

At the moment, yeah.

The tech guys are trying

to pull more data

but the hard drive’s knackered.

Let me know when you ID

the make and model.

Yep, we’re on it. Hey did you

hear about Jack Evans’ father?

No what about him?

How long have you been sat here?

A while.

I just didn’t want her choking

on her own disgusting vomit.

[Max] Babe

have you spoken to Louie?

Not since yesterday, why?

I’m so sorry

my phone was off.

What’s happening?

The CT scan showed

severe swelling in his brain.

They’re just running more tests.

sh*t.

Have you been

on your own all night?

No, no, no, Nancy’s been great.

-Morning. Would you like one?

-No.

-Are you sure?

-I said no.

[Max] Louie, quick word?

Thank you

for not saying anything.

Just tell me how to fix this.

Did you k*ll Jack Evans?

No.

We left you

on your own that night.

Anna, I’m not a m*rder*r.

I don't know what you are.

When was the last time

you spoke to Arwel?

Uh, yesterday afternoon.

Jack’s memorial.

And what was his state of mind?

What did you talk about?

Uh, well

nothing that made me

think he’d do this.

-Any recent medical diagnoses?

-[Louie] No.

So, between the memorial

and last night,

he didn't call you?

No.

Do you have any idea

why he might have done this?

-Do you?

-Arwel is still a suspect.

-If there’s anything--

-No, there’s nothing.

Does he own or have access

to any other vehicles,

apart from his Jag?

No, he loves that car

he won’t drive anything else.

-Why?

-We’ve found some CCTV the night

of Jack’s m*rder that shows

a hatchback heading

towards the woods.

We’re working to enhance

the footage,

but it's clearly

a lighter colour

silver, or grey maybe.

Well, I’ve no idea.

The Jag’s his only car.

Gear’s all gone.

-Did Richard see you?

-No, I don’t think he was home.

Hey, the girls just filled me

in, are you okay?

The police, the police,

have CCTV of Nancy’s car.

-Max never said.

-They would have questioned me--

They don’t know it’s yours,

not yet. They’re getting

-the footage enhanced.

-[Cat] sh*t.

What can you see?

Did he show it to you?

-No, I don’t know.

-We’re screwed.

He said the car

was a light colour.

Well that hardly

narrows it down.

Are there any obvious marks,

any damage or scratches?

-Think!

-[Nancy] I am thinking.

No, no.

And you scrubbed out the boot,

like we said?

-Did you clean it out?

-Yes!

Yes!

What can they see?

Can they see the number plates?

[Louie] I don’t know.

-I feel sick.

-Let’s stay calm

until we've got

more information.

[Anna] That’s your solution

to everything isn’t it.

“Stay calm, listen to me,

take my advice”.

Like you know

any better than us.

Anna that’s a bit harsh.

No, I’m sick of it,

it’s bullshit.

What’s got into you?

We shouldn’t be falling out.

Specially here.

[exhales] You should go.

I don’t know how long

I’ll be waiting

for these results.

We want to support you.

Yeah. I just think

I just need some space.

You sure?

Get that car out of here.

[Louie] Nance, you’ve been here

all night. Go and get some rest.

I’ll call you later, yeah.

What’s going on with you two?

Anna? Anna,

just give me 24 hours

and I’ll get that money to you.

Anna?

-Nance?

-[keys clatter]

You got time for a coffee?

Um [sighs]

Sorry, I did say

I’d get back to Richard.

Right. I just wanted

to check in about Anna.

I know it’s been rough for her,

for all of you.

but I’m kinda worried.

-She’s not herself.

-Really?

-You haven’t noticed?

-No.

Okay.

Maybe I’m the problem.

-I must

-Sure.

[phone chimes]

Ah, how’s Louie?

Her brother just tried

to k*ll himself,

Richard,

so all in all not great.

No need to be churlish.

Is Arwel going to be all right?

We don’t know.

Was it Anna

who lent you the money?

Is that what you

were fighting about?

There isn’t any more

if that’s what you’re asking.

Maybe we should have charged

rent on our lock-up.

I was doing a friend a favour.

You still should’ve asked me.

And you should’ve asked me

before you emptied

our bank accounts!

Don’t you dare

lecture me, Richard,

about anything, ever.

I’m going to get

an estate agent

round tomorrow

to value the house.

If we can sell this place,

it’ll clear your debts.

But you love it here.

It isn’t what it was.

Special dinner.

Just the two of us.

-I need to ring Louie

-She’ll call if she needs you.

And you gotta eat.

It’s from that new Thai place

off the square.

I gave the kids

some cash for a pizza.

Think Tamsin

needs something greasy.

-[drink pouring]

-Um

What she needs is counselling,

‘cause this can’t keep going

the way it is.

I know.

I’ve booked someone.

I found him online,

he had decent write-ups.

Says he’ll come around

to the house.

Okay. Sure.

I’m sorry I’ve been distracted.

I’ll get better at managing

things.

But whatever else is going on,

just remember

we’re a team.

Whatever’s happened, Nancy,

I’m sure it’s not as bad

as you think it is.

What if I’ve wasted my whole

life with the wrong person?

I think you’re a better judge

of character than that.

My mother warned me

about Richard.

She said he was a weak man

and that I was compromising.

I thought she was just dripping

her usual poison. But

maybe she was right.

I made that one mistake

and in trying to repair it

I’ve made everything

so much worse.

Betrayed the people

that I really love.

If you want forgiveness

all you need to do

is ask for it.

Louie said

you’d had a breakthrough

on the investigation.

A car or something?

There’s a pub on Penylan Road

with a security camera outside.

It catches part of the road

approaching the woods.

How clear is the footage?

It’s pretty grainy

but we’re hoping our tech guys

can pull something.

Can you see

the number plates?

We may get a partial read.

We’ll have to wait and see.

But it’s the only car

on that road

at the right time.

-And it might rule Arwel out.

-He didn’t do it.

How can you be sure?

Because he wouldn’t.

So, what’s your theory?

-I don’t have one.

-Come on,

you guys must have

talked about it.

Yes, but just speculating.

Come on, I’m interested.

I don’t know,

maybe he had

business associates

with a grudge.

Like who?

I don't know.

You never really know

what’s going on with people.

How are the others feeling

about it all?

-What others?

-Your mates.

Nancy, Louie

You’re asking a lot

of questions.

I’m interested

in what’s going on for you.

Drink up, there’s another

bottle in the fridge.

Are you trying to get me drunk?

[both chuckle]

Really though?

Is this a dinner

or an interview?

We’ve stopped talking

and I don’t know why.

You’ve been distant.

And I think

it all started after that party.

-You think I know something.

-Do you?

-Jesus Christ.

-I know no-one liked him,

but Jack Evans

wasn’t much older than Ryan.

Just a boy, m*rder*d.

Don’t you want to help

find his k*ller?

I don’t know anything!

[Max]

Someone in that brewery does.

Tell me again

what happened at the party.

Are you protecting someone?

I can’t believe

you’re asking this.

You haven’t given me

a straight answer.

You know just for a minute

I thought I might be able

to forget about all this.

Just for one night, one dinner!

Have some more wine.

I don’t want

any f*cking wine!

Where are you going?

The hospital.

-You’ve been drinking.

-I’ll get an Uber!

Thank you.

Tish said

to bring flowers but

you can’t get hammered

on tulips.

How is he?

I’m so sorry.

Tell me something good.

Um, we got rid of the stuff

in Nancy’s garage.

-Tish and me.

-Did you tell her what it was?

I trust her.

Turns out she’s kinda cool.

And we’re

I don't know what we are,

but we kissed.

[chuckles]

I really like her, Louie

-and I never like anyone.

-Oh.

I thought

she had a boyfriend?

[doctor] Louie?

I’m afraid the brain stem tests

confirm that Arwel’s not going

to regain consciousness.

We’ve discussed as a team,

and we think the kindest thing

to do now,

would be to withdraw treatment

and let him pass away naturally.

Would you like to sit

with him for a while?

[exhales heavily]

-[Ryan] Hey.

-[door opens]

Where’s Mum?

She’s out.

What happened

to your romantic dinner?

It’s in the bin.

I gotta go to the station.

Just one minute please.

Hiya.

I’m guessing you haven’t eaten.

It’s still hot.

Has something happened?

Anna’s told you.

So, it’s true.

What the f*ck

were you thinking?

You should go.

[Louie sighs]

You heard her, just go!

Nance, do as she says.

I know it might not

seem like it, but

you girls are the

most important thing

in the world to me.

Without your friendship

I have nothing left.

I will find a way

to earn your forgiveness.

[Holland] I don’t get

these new-fangled crisp flavours.

I mean,

if I want a cheese

and chutney sandwich

I’d have a cheese

and chutney sandwich.

That vehicle on the CCTV

Do we, uh, do we know

the exact model yet?

Mm.

There’s an argument happening

as we speak.

Why?

I think I know the vehicle.

[tense music playing]

[somber music playing]

Made you a cup of tea.

Thank you.

I could help you finish it off,

if you like?

[theme music playing]