01x01 - Episode 1

[bunniefuu]

Oh.

Think these are yours.

Come in.

Cheers.

Well,

it was you that won that koala.

On the day I proposed.

I'm not taking it back

just because we're divorced.

Besides, you can't swing a cat in

my place, let alone a giant koala.

We had fun, didn't we?

Some of the time, at least.

Most of the time.

Not enough of the time, though,

right?

I'm sorry, Pete.

Yeah.

Me too.

What time's your flight?

6am, it's quite brutal.

Staying at the Excelsior?

No, the Andromeda.

I I thought staying at

the Excelsior would be a bit weird.

You don't mind, do you,

me going there?

It's just, erm I feel a bit safer

going somewhere that I know.

Don't own Cyprus, do I?

Of course. I want you to be safe.

You have a great time.

You deserve it.

Hi, Mum.

Hi, Susie.

'Dad said it's done.'

Yeah.

I hope you're happy.

Of course I'm not happy.

Anyway, it means I've got the money,

so we're all ready.

'When does the salon go through?'

Erm

Probably like a few weeks.

Oh, great. I'll be back.

'Don't you think it's a bit weird,

Mum,

'just going on holiday right now?'

'I thought it might help me

get used to being on my own.'

Well, just

Yeah, have a nice time, I suppose.

Oh, Mum, I've gotta go. I'll just

I'll speak to you when you're back.

Yeah?

Oh, give Milo a kiss for

Oh, thank you. Thanks.

OK.

Madam.

Oh, erm,

could I get a white wine, please?

Oh, actually, no. Make it a martini.

Pornstar?

Sorry?

Oh! Erm. Yeah. Yeah. Why not?

I've forgotten

how beautiful it is here.

Er. Excuse me.

Erm, that man over there,

could you tell me who he is?

My boss.

He owns this hotel and a few others.

Oh. Is he nice, boss?

Sure. Pays on time.

Oh, well, thank thank you.

Thank you.

Oh. Thank you.

That's all right, my friend.

Thank you very much. Good.

Oh.

Oh, no, no.

You don't have to.

It's no bother.

Thank you.

Niko Angeli. Oh.

Welcome to the hotel.

Thank you.

You just arrived?

This afternoon.

Ah.

Everything OK with your room?

Oh, yeah. Lovely. Great. Yeah, yeah.

First time in Cyprus?

No, we, erm

I I come every year.

It's just I've never stayed

in this hotel before.

Lucky us.

Well, I hope

you have a wonderful stay.

And let me know

if there's anything you need.

Oh. Thank you.

Silly woman.

Yeah, bravo. Bravo.

Yeah.

Bravo!

Hi. I'm finished.

Please take my table.

Snap!

Ah. How are you getting on with it?

Oh, yeah. Great.

Erm, it's a fascinating

examination of, erm

I don't know, actually.

I can't seem to get past page ten.

Me neither.

Well, let me know if there's

anything else you want to read.

I have all the Brontes,

some Shakespeare,

14 Agatha Christies,

all the Harry Potter

and the latest Richard Osman.

Why?

I'm trying to understand English.

Is it working?

It might,

if I ever got past page ten.

Sorry, I'm keeping you.

Oh, no, no. Stay. Finish your drink.

Mm. I have some business.

Oh, yes. Of course.

Please.

Thank you. Yeah. Great. Thanks.

Oh, right.

Are you free tomorrow,

by any chance?

I'm taking my boat out,

and I'm checking it before winter.

I could show you

some of the quieter beaches.

Oh, you don't have to do that.

I'm sorry. It's a stupid idea.

Of course you have plans.

Yeah, I do have plans.

But, erm, I suppose

page ten isn't going anywhere.

Do you want to drive?

No, I can't do that.

Come on. You're a speed demon.

I can tell.

Oh, OK. Well, what what

How do I do it?

Take the wheel.

We're headed over there.

Keep it straight. Yep.

You want to go faster, yeah?

Yeah, I do.

Straight. Straight.

Sorry, sorry.

Ah, it's gorgeous.

Mm-hm.

It's up here.

Wow. I don't know.

I've never heard

of this place before

in all the years

I've been coming here.

You have to come with a boat.

Ah.

Now, that is the only way.

Well, that'll be it, then.

It's It's just, erm

It's just beautiful.

Do you like it?

Yeah, yeah.

This way.

Thank you.

So, do you live at the hotel?

Er, no, I'm not usually, er

I'm, er, in between houses.

My wife, she stayed in our home

when we got divorced.

I'm sorry.

Oh, no. It's

It's better for her and for my son.

And I'm buying a new property,

actually, not far from here.

So, what's your son's name?

Theo. He's a

He's a total hooligan.

I'm terrified of him.

And you, children?

I've got one daughter,

but she's all grown up now.

So, tell me about the house.

Oh.

It's

It's beautiful. It's on the beach.

You can do the

Yeah.

Wow. It is beautiful.

When do you move in?

It should be a couple of weeks.

And you? You have a nice place?

Well, nothing like that.

It must feel great, you know,

moving on and

Why do you answer each question

with a question?

Do I?

See?

So

Well, you're much more interesting

than me. Oh.

In fact, most people

are more interesting than me.

I can't judge

how interesting you are

unless you actually answer

some questions, so, erm

Er. Who made you sad?

I'm not sad.

Pete my husband.

My ex-husband.

And what did he do?

Marriages are hard, aren't they?

Question.

Sorry.

We went through a really difficult

time a couple of years ago and

I couldn't cope.

I wasn't strong enough.

I swore I would love him,

for better or for worse.

And I failed.

And we lost everything

including each other.

We are a right pair of losers, huh?

Huh?

So, er,

we should get really drunk

Yes, we should.

..I think.

Yes, yes.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

You're a good swimmer.

Stockport Under 14 50-metre

butterfly champion, 1987.

Don't you know?

I hear it was a strong field

that year, too.

I should get you back.

Yeah. Yes. Yeah.

Well, thank you.

And that was

That was a wonderful day.

It was.

It was the best day I've had

in a long time, actually.

I I have to go.

Oh, sure,

you've got lots more guests.

But, er

are you free tomorrow evening?

Oh, really? You don't have

to look after me, you know.

Well, of course,

I mean, if you don't want to

Oh, no, I-I want to.

And I want to, so

..so we should, shouldn't we?

Yeah. Yeah?

Yeah, we should.

Till tomorrow.

OK.

My fellow loser.

Oh, come on.

That dress is made for dancing.

I've not been dancing for years.

Then it's about time you did, no?

Oh, OK.

And I see.

I've hadn't heard that song

for ages.

Still got it.

Never lost it.

What is this?

What are you talking about?

Well, I'm sure your conquests

are much younger than me.

You think I do this all the time?

Well you must do.

Why must I?

Because

I-I just

I just don't understand why

why you're hanging around with me.

You want me to, er To what?

To To make a list?

OK, erm

Er, well, you have

a great taste in literature,

and you're a good listener.

And I am a man, so it's important

I am listened to and

..I like

how I feel when I'm with you.

It's been

a difficult couple of years.

I don't think

I realised how sad I've been.

And you've been sad, too,

but you you still.

You carry this joy with you.

When I'm with you, I feel like

everything will be all right.

It's a gift.

I wish

you could give it to yourself.

It's on.

It's nice to say.

Ah.

Eisai poly omorfos.

Eisai poly omorfos.

Great.

What does that mean?

You're very handsome.

Well, I suppose you are, really.

OK. Oh, this is ridiculous!

Niko.

Here. OK. Don't move.

Well, I can't go anywhere,

I can't see anything.

OK. Come.

OK. Careful.

OK.

Close the door.

Straight.

Yep.

Straight.

Straight up.

Oh. Straight, straight,

straight, straight.

Straight, straight, straight.

You better not be murdering me

because I haven't got

the right underwear on for that.

What would be the right underwear?

Well, if I'm gonna be laid out

on a slab,

I wanna be wearing

matching knickers.

I won't m*rder you. I promise.

Oh. I don't

OK. Right.

Come, come.

Yep, yep.

Come, come. Stop.

Stop.

Up.

Oh.

Come in, little bit more.

Yep.

A little bit more.

A little bit more.

Little bit more.

Oh, no.

Come, come, come.

OK. OK. Yep.

Stop.

Niko. OK.

So what do you think?

Er

This is the most beautiful house

I've ever seen.

Why are you sad?

Because I'm going home tomorrow.

What if you don't?

What does that mean?

It means stay,

here in this house, with me.

But we barely know each other.

But when you know, you know. Yes?

Erm

So you don't know?

Am I on my own here?

Erm No, erm

Look, it's a stupid idea.

You have your whole life

back in England,

with your job your daughter.

Who's too busy to talk to me

most of the time.

She'd love it here. Free holidays.

What would I do here?

You can be whoever you want to be.

I, erm I always wanted to run

a bar on the beach.

Well, I I have the perfect

business partner for you.

What do you say?

Is that a yes?

It's a yes.

Yes!

Mum, have you gone

completely mental?

Sonny, can you take him?

Come here, little man.

I don't know, Mum. What?

There we are.

What about Dad?

Well, don't think he's gonna be

a monk for the rest of his life.

Oh, my God, just shut up.

He makes me happy, Susie.

It is better for you.

You don't want to see

me getting older on my own.

But what about the salon?

Nothing's changed there.

Don't worry.

You still get your deposit.

Don't worry? Mum!

You're running off with a guy

that you've only just met.

I mean,

will I ever even see you again?

Of course you will.

Come and visit me here.

It's

It's paradise.

Oh, my God!

Why can't you just be normal?

Hi, Pete.

Hello, love, erm, Emma.

Are you back?

Look there's no easy way

to say this.

I'm not coming back.

I'm staying out here.

Erm

S-S-Sorry. You're what?

Susie'll probably tell you, but

I thought it'd be best

if you heard it from me.

What are you talking about?

I've met someone.

We're moving in together.

Pete are you OK?

It's smashing, yeah.

So, who's the lucky bloke?

His name is Niko.

I met him out here.

Must be quite the Adonis.

I don't blame you for being angry.

I probably would be myself.

Well

..thanks for letting me know.

I'm happy for you.

'Really.'

Thanks, Pete.

'That means a lot.'

You like it? Yes?

Yeah. It's nice.

How are these?

Yes, erm lovely.

If you have changed your mind,

I understand.

No, no. I haven't.

Is it difficult for you,

leaving everything you know behind.

They'll be better off without me,

I reckon.

That's complete bullshit,

but fine, let's go with it,

if it means you stay here with me.

I'm sorry. I have to take this.

It's a problem?

No, no, no, it's it's nothing.

Shall we, er Shall we take it?

What, just like that?

When you know, you know.

I am so sorry I'm late.

The meeting ran over.

Oh, no. It's fine.

Do you want some food?

No, you know, I'm not really hungry.

Are you OK?

I have bad news.

What's happened?

As a part of the divorce,

I am selling one of my hotels.

Most of the money goes to my wife,

a small part to me.

The last money, for the villa.

Now, the contract is signed,

the money is on its way, but

..the owner of the villa

wants to complete the sale

by the end of next week or, er

or they have

another buyer standing by.

So, how much are you short?

It's, er It's 225,000 euros.

The bank will even lend it to me,

no problem,

but, er, the paperwork

won't be done in time

for these, er, stupid people.

Well, if it's only a matter

of a few days

I went to see

the estate agent again.

I asked him to beg them

..but they won't budge.

So, er, we will lose the house.

You must, er

regret staying with me now.

Of course I don't.

I stayed here because of you,

not because of the house.

The deadline is on Friday, right?

For the villa?

Yes.

And your money comes in next week?

I know, it's so close.

It breaks my heart.

Look

..I have some money

from the divorce.

It's supposed to be

for Susie's business,

but she doesn't need it just yet.

I can't ask you to do this.

Well, you're not asking me.

I'm not taking your money.

This was my idea.

Yeah, but it's for our future.

That I promised to you.

Yeah, but I want to

This is me putting my foot down.

What if I put my foot down harder?

Oh, please don't,

that sounds terrifying.

I have a meeting in Nicosia.

Will you still be here

when I come back?

Of course I will.

Why don't we go to that

new restaurant tonight, on me?

OK.

I love you, Emma.

I love you too.

It is, er It's not bad

for a pair of losers, huh?

It's not bad at all.

'Welcome to Lakes Bank.

'Please hold, and an adviser

will be with you shortly.'

Niko, erm, just checking

you're still coming tonight?

I'm already here. Bye.

Niko, I waited an hour,

but they needed the table.

You must be caught up

in a meeting or something.

Erm, I'll see you back at home.

I mean, the hotel.

You know what I mean.

Niko. Niko, it's me. Emma.

Look, erm, I'm starting to get

really, really worried now.

Please, please,

could you call me back, please?

Emma!

Where Where have you been?!

I am so sorry.

I've been an idiot, huh? I was

I was ashamed that I failed you,

and then I drink a bit too much,

and then it took me ages to find

a taxi.

You must think I'm such a prick!

No, no. I don't, I don't.

I don't. Honestly, I don't.

I don't. Look

..I've got something to tell you.

What?

I paid you the rest of the money.

We can have our home!

I told you

I know you told me

that you'd put your foot down,

but I put mine down harder.

You put your name on the deeds, huh?

Yeah.

I'll tell my lawyer

to get straight on it.

OK. Yeah, yeah?

Yeah.

But congratulations.

I just can't believe that it's ours.

Oh, it's the happiest part

of my job,

making people's dreams come true.

Enjoy.

Thank you.

Oh, are they

leaving the furniture?

They included in the deal

at the last minute.

The vendors are going

to the United States,

so they don't want to take anything

with them.

Yeah, but we can get rid of it,

if you don't like it.

No, no, it's it's beautiful.

You're a very special person, Emma.

You must never forget this.

Who are you?

What are you doing in my house?!

This is our house.

What are you doing here?

It's my house.

My boyfriend and I just bought it.

I'm calling the police.

Your Airbnb booking

finished yesterday.

You can't be here any more.

No, my boyfriend bought it.

Niko.

Er, just I'll just call him.

'The number you have dialled

is not in service.'

You need to get

out of our house now.

No. We bought it, we paid for it.

There must be some mistake.

'The number you have dialled

is not in service.'

Good morning, madam.

Oh, hi.

I was wondering,

could I talk to Mr Angeli, please?

Niko Angeli, the owner?

Er, never heard of him.

No, but you told me

that he owns this hotel.

Er, maybe you had

one porn star martini too many. OK.

Niko? Niko Angeli, the owner?

OK, wait there. It's, er

Here we go.

Oh, him.

Theo, ask him where his dad is.

OK, Mama.

He's yours?

Yeah.

But where's his dad?

Where's Niko?

No, I told you,

I don't know any Niko.

No, no, no.

This this isn't right.

Now, Niko is his father,

and you, you told me

that he owns this hotel.

I've got pictures, I've got!

Here. I've got

loads of pictures on this. OK?

I think you've got this wrong, miss.

Oh, God

Hello. Do you speak English?

Sure.

Erm, I sent some money to an account

at this bank by mistake,

and I was wondering

Well, I need it back.

Er, you'll have to speak

to the account holder.

He's disappeared, and, erm, I

I think that he's

that he's conned me.

I think they've stolen my money.

Have you spoken to the police?

Can I just have my money back,

please?

If you give me an account number,

I will check the details.

Yes, OK. Thank you.

Er, yes, of course.

It's, erm

Here are his account details.

The account has been

emptied and closed.

You should talk to the police.

I can't help you any further.

You have to. I need that money.

I am sorry.

No, no, no, no, please!

You've got to help me!

There must be something you can do!

Is your boss in the back?

Can I, can I speak to them?

The money's gone.

No, it can't be!

You have to go now. I'm sorry.

I am not leaving here

without my money!

I know you have it.

Are you working with him?

Just admit it! I'm not leaving!

Please stop,

or I'll have to call the police.

It's not for me! No! It's not!

I'm so sorry, I

I'm so sorry.

I just I just wanna go home.