Right, I want a word with you. Oh, here we go.
Family meeting, my place, 10:00. And what about work?
Some things are more important. Waste of time.
Do you really want to leave things the way they are?
Izzy and Katy refusing to speak to you?
Sooner or later they'll have to face facts.
I'm the only one being realistic. Ah, ah - I beg to differ!
Katy's living in cloud cuckoo land.
She thinks she can carry a baby for nine months, then hand it over?
You should be congratulating her, not criticising!
It's the kindest, most generous gift anyone could ever give!
You know, you're as delusional as they are.
Then again, it is your son she's carrying the baby for.
I'm sorry love. I'm just telling you the truth, you're totally biased.
You'd love a grandchild. No point denying it.
You've pushed both your daughters away.
Now you're doing the same to me. Carry on and you'll have no one.
No family, no friends, nothing.
You're going to end up a very lonely old man.
What am I supposed to do? Keep my gob shut?
Watch them make the biggest mistake of their lives?
You're entitled to your opinion, Owen, but shouting and bawling
is not going to get you anywhere.
You've spent years bringing up those girls!
It took time and patience and love! You really want to throw that away?
No! Thought not! See you at ten.
No shouting.
Izzy sends her apologies and says she'll get here as soon she can.
What's up with her?
Shall we say women's troubles?
Fair enough.
Always shuts 'em up. They really don't want to know.
So I've not got my wires crossed, have I?
Katy is offering to carry a baby for Izzy?
Yeah. But as you probably know, not everybody's keen.
It's a wonderfully kind and selfless thing to do,
but it must be a tricky situation.
I could see poor Chesney was struggling with it.
I know. Who can blame him.
It's a life-changing decision.
It'll affect the whole family. Hence the family meeting.
I think Anna's planning to bang a few heads together.
It's Brian's birthday today. I want to give him
something he'll remember for ever. I bet I know what he'd like.
He could do worse than a nice new cardi and some Sta-Prest slacks.
Steak and kidney pie, chips, mushy peas and gravy,
and a big dollop of how's-your-father for afters.
Honestly! How coarse!
A big dollop! That's no way to speak of Brian.
Listen up. I need someone to go into packing for a couple of hours.
I take it Karl's not coming back then?
He's well and truly burnt his bridges.
Beth, can you do it please? Why me?
Why not you? Last time I broke one of my nails.
So? Sue me. Come on.
I bet Karl's kicking himself today. Jobs don't grow on trees.
How did it go at the job centre? Nothing doing.
At least you tried, eh? Yeah.
Who's that? Mate of mine, Tez,
inviting me to his stag weekend. Yeah?
Him and the lads are off to Amsterdam.
Making a weekend of it, lucky beggars.
What have you said? 'No can do, skint. Fill your boots.'
It won't always be like this, love.
In a couple of weeks the kids'll be back at school,
I'll have time to go and get a job.
I had a flaming job, didn't I?
Till that spiteful little cow got me sacked.
I know. I'm just saying.
It's like wherever I go, whatever I do, Eva's there, stirring it up.
When we see her we'll put a front on, show her she hasn't got to us.
Hm. I'll try.
All smiles, eh? Yeah.
We're together. We're happy. Nothing she can do can ever change that.
You know what? You're an inspiration, you are.
I've brought some lovely pastries from Roy's.
We might as well be civilised. Nice one.
I know you're only trying to help, but I don't hold out much hope.
Neither do I. You know what my dad's like.
You see, that is what I'm worried about.
Right there in a nutshell. The stroppy teenager thing.
You're immature, Katy. No, I'm not. I'm angry,
cos you ruined my son's christening. You were out of order.
He knows that. And that's why he wants to apologise.
Yes. I do. I am sorry. I should've kept it shut,
till we'd sat down and talked through it properly.
That's a start, isn't it? That's a first, you mean.
There you go. Progress already.
Now, today I want us to sit down like adults, cool, calm and collected,
and talk about it. If you feel like getting angry
then, I don't know, bite down on a cushion or something.
Right, come on.
Anyway, I'm not really a drone. I'm a musician.
Nah, no stress. Madonna worked at Dunkin' Donuts when she was young.
You're blocking the switch! Ozzy Osbourne worked in an abbatoir.
I know. Does explain a lot. Ryan!
I'm only working the switch to help out a mate.
Slumming it for a bit, keeping it real.
What are you doing?
It's the driver's job to pick up punters, not yours.
I can't believe you cut her off! I don't pay you to flirt.
You're always talking about good customer relations.
Do you want me to be friendly? Make up your mind.
You're unbelievable. Aren't I just?
Do I get a bonus? (PHONE RINGS)
Streetcars!
I hope you don't mind me saying, but you have got a very sexy voice.
(Customer relations!) Oh, yeah...
We're not taking this lightly. We realise it's a massive thing to do.
We're not rushing into it. We'll take it slowly, step by step.
There's loads of procedures. We have to talk to professionals,
people with experience of surrogacy. Think about it, Dad.
Why shouldn't Izzy have everything I've got?
I love being a mum. Why should she miss out just cos of her disability?
That's the guilt talking, love. No, it's not.
You feel guilty because you're able-bodied and your sister isn't.
No, I'm doing this because I love her, simple as that.
I think Katy's doing this out of the goodness of her heart. Nothing more.
My concern is that Katy is just too young for all this.
GARY: She's mature for her age and she's already a mum.
You're too young, love, to take on all the...all the complications.
This is a baby we're talking about. Flesh and blood.
You fell for Joseph when you clapped eyes on him. It'll be the same.
How the hell will you just hand him over?
I'll know it's not mine, that's why. It's not my child.
Izzy and Gary will be its mum and dad.
What about you, Ches? You've not said much.
Well... It's complicated.
But Katy's her own person.
This is what she wants. I'll support her.
Oh! Hi, babe. You all right? Mm-hm.
Ooh, tasty. Chocolate milkshake? Ten out of ten.
Brought you and Ty a bacon butty. Brilliant. I'm starving.
Has he gone out? Gone to get some spare parts.
How's he doing? He's all right.
He's got a face on mostly, but if I say anything he bites me head off.
So he's not heard from Kirsty? No. It's dead sad.
Every time his phone rings, he gets this look on his face, all hopeful.
I was thinking of inviting him round to ours. What do you reckon?
Yeah, good idea, but he won't come.
Tell him I'll get a few cans in, make a curry.
Chicken korma. If that doesn't persuade him to come round to ours,
I don't know what will. Exactly.
See you later. Yeah, see ya.
Blimey. Really going to town with this DIY lark, aren't you?
I'm building an extension.
But there's only you and Jack? Fancied a gym, a swimming pool.
Hilarious. Look Kev, I don't want to be a pain,
but I have really got to sleep this afternoon.
These night shifts are a killer. Did you not get some earplugs?
I don't like putting things in my ears.
I'm funny about my ears. Get some headphones, then.
Something relaxing. I've tried that.
Sally used to listen to whales singing, or was it dolphins?
Or you could just give it a rest.
Sorry, mate, I've got to do it this week. The childminder's got Jack.
The sooner I get on, the sooner you can stop pecking my head.
Carry on like this and you might end up on telly.
Let me guess - DIY Expert.
Neighbour from Hell.
All right, Ches?
You OK there, son?
Fine, yeah.
So what did you make of our family meeting?
Dunno. Better than arguing I suppose. Yeah, I'll second that.
But to be honest, you know, mate, between me and you,
I'm still struggling to get my head round it all.
I bet you're finding it difficult too.
Eh? I know I'm Katy's father, but she's the mother of your child.
This surrogacy's gonna have a huge impact on you and Joseph.
Doesn't bear thinking about.
I take it you're not exactly over the moon.
I'm worried sick. Me too.
I promised I'd be supportive,
but I worry that Katy's making a massive mistake.
All this can only end one way - badly.
I wish she was having nothing to do with it.
Yeah.
Hello, Amy, you all right?
What's up, baby? Cat got your tongue?
Steve, just leave her be. What's the matter, darling?
Get out of her face.
From now on you talk to me, not her.
Mum said Ryan's a druggie and that's very bad and dangerous.
Tracy! You have got to be kidding me.
I can't stop you mixing with all sorts of trash,
but I won't have my daughter dragged into it.
You sick, twisted... Can you not kick off in front of my daughter?
I don't want her upset!
For your information,
my son's trying very hard to deal with his problem.
Typical of you to be so judgemental.
Sorry, babe. Can you just give us a minute? Please?
Right, Tracy, you stop stirring. It'll get you nowhere.
Steve, you are out of your mind. You're so besotted by that woman,
it's pathetic. You're jealous, that's all.
One day, you'll realise what a huge mistake you're making.
That day you'll thank me for protecting our daughter.
I know you don't like talking about Katy behind her back.
You're loyal. I appreciate that.
She's made her mind up. I should be supporting her.
You need to tell her what you really think.
Katy's been swept along by the romance of it.
She needs you to be the voice of reason.
You spoke up - look what happened.
No one wanted to know you till Anna stepped in.
But she'll listen to you, Chesney.
You see, the trouble with Katy is, she's too good-natured.
Always has been.
That's one of the things I love about her.
Same here. But unfortunately people take advantage.
Yeah, but Gary and Izzy wouldn't do that, would they?
Not on purpose, no. But mate, they're desperate.
They'll do anything for a child. My heart goes out to them. Really.
But this is not the way to do it, you know?
Anyway, there's the medical side of it all as well.
How do you mean?
Well, I don't want to worry you,
but giving birth is a medical procedure.
She was OK last time.
But there can be complications, Chesney.
It can go badly wrong.
I'm not saying it will for Katy, she's young and healthy, but...
..well, some women do die in childbirth.
Not in this country, mate. Not in this day and age.
Thankfully, no. Most of the time.
But a risk is a risk, that's all I'm saying.
Mate... You've got to talk to her, Chesney.
Yeah? Make her see sense before it's too late.
OK, I'll give you a call. Let's get a wiggle on.
We don't want to be late for the kids.
Wait till he's gone. I don't want any aggro.
Excuse me... Rob... Have you got a minute?
I wondered if you'd had second thoughts about sacking Karl?
No, not really.
It wasn't my fault. Eva set me up.
You're paranoid. I know her.
She wouldn't do summat like that. She's got it in for me, simple as.
You need to man up,
admit you made a mistake. But I didn't. It was her.
So you won't give him the benefit of the doubt and let him keep his job?
Sorry, no can do. You're a liability, mate.
Coffee and a bacon barm to go. Ta.
Tell you what, I'll treat you. Thank you! I'm honoured.
You made a brilliant effort this morning. I was dead impressed.
Wasn't easy.
Can't stand all that touchy-feely talk-about-emotions stuff.
You did it though, didn't you? You're a new man. Borderline.
Thanks for sorting it, love. I can't say I'm 100% convinced about it,
but my girls are talking to me. Exactly.
They're talking sense, taking it steady.
They're a force to be reckoned with when they're together. So stubborn!
Mm-hm. Who does that remind you of?
Hm.
Fingers crossed, this time next year you could be a granddad again!
I couldn't believe my dad. It's like a personality transplant.
Really? He was being all reasonable.
Talking instead of shouting. Never seen owt like it. Weird.
Saw Sunita, swanning around like she owns the place.
I don't know who she thinks she is.
If she had an ounce of decency she'd move away
and take that cheating lowlife with her.
She seems to think we'll all forgive and forget. Some hopes!
That Karl looks like he needs a good wash.
Fancy chucking away a marriage for someone like that.
No offence to your mum or whatever.
My Brian was married when I first met him.
We didn't get together till he was free.
My God, it was worth the wait.
Bedroom wise, I have never known anything like it.
We can't all be like summat out of Jackie Collins.
Ah, it's Stella I feel sorry for.
It'll be a long time before she can trust another man.
Karl's gonna regret binning her.
I'm gonna pay him back ten times over.
Why? What are you gonna do?
Already done it. At least, made a start.
So it WAS you that got him sacked?
Too right I did. Serves him right.
Eva, can I have a word please?
(MURMURING)
Don't start. So I taught him a lesson. He had it coming.
Yeah, at my expense.
He deserved it after what he's done to my mum -
humiliating her, making a show of her.
This business has lost money cos of you.
The whole operation is run on a tight margin.
We can't afford to chuck profits away.
And what do you think it's done to our reputation?
Sorry. I can't believe you'd be so petty.
(SINGS ALONG TO RADIO) # You wanna go back, it's all right
# It's all right if you wanna go back #
Ryan! What are you doing? At ease there, Lloyd.
Switch has been dead for an hour. Are you stupid?
You opened the mic on the switch.
Cool it, mate. At your age you gotta watch your blood pressure.
Every time a driver tries to speak to base,
all they can hear is your singing. Some people pay good money for that.
Plus, And the customers can't get through. Soz.
God knows how much business we've lost.
Shall I stick the kettle on? Cup of tea, to calm your nerves.
You know, I've had enough of you.
Just do one. I can't. Need the money.
I'll pay you till the end of your shift.
So you're paying me not to work? Go away.
Result!
OK, listen to this. (CLEARS THROAT, GIGGLES)
"I'll never forget the look of pure joy on my sister's face
when I handed over her beautiful baby son."
"I keep the photograph in my purse as a constant reminder."
"It's so wonderful to know that my one simple act of kindness
has transformed her life and her husband's life...
for ever." Oh, bless! I know.
That'll be you, that will! I know!
Hi! Have you asked him?
Asked me what? Men!
Do you fancy coming round to ours tonight?
Tommy's working, so you can keep me company.
It's a nice idea, but...
You can't fit me in to your busy schedule?
No... I'm just not good company right now.
A few cans might cheer you up. Chicken korma. Onion bhajis.
'100 Spectactular Pile-Ups' on DVD.
When you put it like that...
Oh, Tyrone. What can I get you? Um...
Here you are. Cheers. Hardly slept a wink all day.
I'm absolutely knackered. You look proper bog-eyed.
Thanks. Kevin said he's working on the house for another week.
Good job I got you some earplugs then, isn't it?
No. Told you, I'm funny about my ears.
Come on, I'll do it for you. No! Don't! Please!
It feels weird. You big flaming girl! No, don't!
My mum said never put anything smaller than an elbow in your ear.
Those are tiny. What if they get lost for ever?
Do you want to be driven half mental by Kevin Webster's DIY marathon?
Not really.
Ahh! Please, don't!
Aren't you the man who runs into burning buildings
with no thought for himself, rescuing people from hellish situations?
Yes, that would be me. Just don't touch my ears.
(GRINDING) Please! Not again!
Paulie-Waulie, the earplugs are your friends. Yeah?
No, don't! Don't! Wait, wait - I'll have a lager,
Dutch courage, then you can try again.
You're such a big baby! Just don't, please.
Promise me one thing... be gentle with me. No!
What's he doing here? I sent him home.
Yes, he said you'd told him to do one.
And did he tell you he jammed the switch for over an hour?
Yes. It was an accident. So he says.
Why would he lie?
Because it's second nature to him. You old cynic!
If we don't help him, how's he supposed to learn?
He's a little wind-up merchant. He's taking you for a ride.
Try to be pleasant, where does it get you?
It is youth, Lloyd. You gotta get down with the kids, innit, bruv?
He's trying to turn his life around. A bit of support wouldn't go amiss.
I can't believe he's still sanding them flaming floorboards.
He'll go through the floor. (GRINDING)
Good. Might get a bit of peace.
Come on, my sweet.
You're loving this, aren't you.
(GRINDING STOPS) Bliss.
The sound of silence.
He must have knocked off for the day.
Which means we no longer need earplugs.
Saw him bringing in some paint tins this morning.
At least painting won't make a racket.
I remember when my mum and dad let me paint my own room.
Hm! What did you go for? Black.
Everything. Walls, ceilings - black. It was like a tomb.
Note to self:
never let Paul near my walls with a paintbrush.
No, I was in my Joy Division phase. Seemed right, you know.
(GRINDING)
Oh no.
Knew it was too good to last.
I've got a good mind to take that flaming sander to his backside.
In the meantime, you know what you've got to do.
It won't... There, it's in.
Ches! This woman had a baby... Katy.
..for her sister, and it was the most amazing experience -
You're getting carried away. I know it's early days.
I'm not even pregnant yet, but... Izzy and Gary are taking advantage.
They're exploiting your good nature. I've told you, it was my idea.
They manipulated you into it. It's called emotional blackmail.
It was my idea. And you said we'd talk about it.
Yeah, but you don't wonder about the downside.
You're already knackered all the time. Your life's not your own.
Isn't that what you're always saying? Sometimes.
Imagine trying to look after Joseph while you're pregnant.
It's only nine months. I'd cope.
No, you'd expect me to do it.
How am I supposed to look after Joseph and go out to work?
And what will you tell Joseph when he gets older?
That his cousin is his little brother or sister?
No, I'll tell him the truth. There's no shame in it.
I'm sorry, Katy,
but there's no way you're gonna be a surrogate.
It's not fair on you. It's way too much to ask.