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INT. BAYMOORE B&B - NIGHT
Jon and Mandy are sat down watching television, John looks at his watch and then stares into thin air, looking distant.
Mandy: You alright love...you seem...distant?
Jon: I'm fine...
Mandy: Was it Craig, what did he say to you earlier?
Jon: It's no big deal Mand' honestly, I just told him not to mend his ways.
Mandy: As long as that's all...
All of a sudden there is a loud repetitive knock at the door. Mandy jumps up to open the door. Jon looks petrified - fearing Craig has come to tell Mandy.
Mandy opens the door, Leah walks in and charges towards Jon.
Leah: You nutcase! What the hell do you think you're beating up Craig eh!?
Jon: I haven't!
Leah: Don't lie to me! I know you did it!
Mandy: He hasn't done any such thing! He's been with me all night!
Leah: Oh come on Mandy you should know by now that they never do it themselves...people like Jon and Craig always get someone else to do their dirty work...
Mandy: Where do you get off barging into our house and spouting your poision!?
Leah: Face facts Mand', you've just moved from one gangster to another... at least Craig has the good grace to admit to being one!
Leah turns to face Jon, pointing a finger at him.
Leah: You haven't heard the last of this Kerrigan, when Craig's better you're gonna regret ever sending calling the heavies on him!
Leah storms out of the B&B. Jon is left looking guilty, slowly Mandy turns to Jon, giving him a look of total digust...
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INT. TORBAY CHURCH - DAY
The majority of Baymoore have gathered for James' funeral. Cat Steven's "Wild World" plays over a montage of moments from his funeral.
Now that I've lost everything to you
You say you wanna start something new
And it's breakin' my heart you're leavin'
Baby, I'm grievin'
But if you wanna leave, take good care
I hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
But then a lot of nice things turn bad out there
Close ups of Val, Claire, and Emma, all emotional, crying as the vicar reads a sermen.
Vicar: The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake....
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Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
I'll always remember you like a child, girl
Val gets up and stands beside James coffin. A picture of him in his police uniform is placed on top of the coffin, an emotional Val begins to adress the congregation.
Val: 49, it's no age is it? James was the greatest man I've ever meet, no exaggerations. He was a good natured man, selfless to the core... he loved me and his girls unconditionally, we meant the world to him...and he meant the world to us...
Emma is barely able to cope with the greif, Tom stands beside her, holding her hand in support.
Val: He was dedicated to his job, and to the local community...for him to be snatched away from us like this, at such a young age is criminal... wherever you are now James, needless to say you will never be forgotten, I love you babe...
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You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do
And it's breakin' my heart in two
Because I never wanna see you a sad girl
Don't be a bad girl
But if you wanna leave, take good care
I hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
But just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
The Vicar: Eternal God, you give light to those who sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death; let your light shine on those who mourn
that they may rejoice in your holy comfort and live in the light of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord.
All: Amen
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Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
I'll always remember you like a child, girl
Close ups of many of the regulars. Craig looks slightly guilty, as does Richard. Hilary holds his hand in support, a slight grin on her face knowing what's planned.
Vicar: Let us commend our brother James to the mercy of God, our maker and redeemer. Into your hands O merciful Saviour, we commend your servant James. Acknowledge, we pray, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Enfold him in the arms of your mercy, in the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and in the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
All: Amen...
Val, Claire and Emma look at one another, realising that James has now gone and it's time to move on, gone but never forgotten...
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:crying::crying: again you guys... are you trying to turn me into the office nut who sits and crys at her computer?? beautifully written and so sad
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INT. RED RUM- DAY
The locals are in the Red Rum for James's wake. They're sitting at the booths, drinking and talking quietly with sad looks on their faces, devastated that James has gone forever. Val is at the bar.
Val: Pour me another glass will you Ams?
Jared suddenly stands next to Val and interrupts.
Jared: No, let me get this for you, it's the least i could do to offer my condelances to you over the loss of your husband..
Val smiles at Jared for his generous offer.
Val: Thank you...:)
Jared pays for Val's drink and Amy goes to get Val's drink.
Jared: Like i said, i'm sorry to hear about your husband, Val..
Val: You didn't know him very well did you?
Jared: No i've only just moved round these parts, let's just say, me and Richard know each other quite well, we go way back..
Val: Oh..i see..
Jared: But i must say, what Richard's done is unforgivable..
Val: What do you mean?
Jared: There's something you should know Val...god help me for saying this..
Val: What is it?
Jared: Richard was the person who killed your husband...
Val: You what?! No, we've known him for years! He would never do such a thing!
Jared: He confessed to me Val, he told me in confidence what he did!
Val: But...but..i don't believe you! He may have always thought he was a cut above everyone else here in Baymoore...and James may have not been his most precious friend in the world, but no way would Richard kill him!
Jared: You should have seen his guilty face in the church Val, it was an absolute picture! You could tell from a mile off he was responsible for James's death, he had GUILTY written all over him!
Val: No...no...i want proof!
Jared: You'll just have to trust me Val, but believe me, he's been bricking it...hoping not to get found out, he confessed to me what he did, he said he had killed James, and he didn't know what to do! I really didn't want to say anything, but i thought you deserved to know, Richard can't get away with what he's done...
Jared walks away from Val. Val looks on in complete shock. Jared smiles as he walks away, hoping he has managed to get Val to believe him.
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INT. BAYMOORE B&B - NIGHT
Leah has just left the house. Jon is left looking guilty, slowly Mandy turns to Jon, giving him a look of total digust...
Mandy: Is she telling the truth!?
Jon: Mandy...
Mandy: I want to know Jon, just tell me...did you arrange for him to get beaten up!?
Jon: No, honestly, do you really think I'd stoop to that level?
Mandy: I don't know Jon...one minute I think I know you and the next...
Jon: Okay then...I did it...
Mandy: (Outraged) You what!?
Jon: You want honesty...you've got it...I did it! Okay!?
Mandy: No it's not okay! What the hell did you think you were playing at!?
Jon: Oh come off it Mand'! You telling me that he didn't deserve it!? After what he did to your mom... after all the people he's hurt!?
Mandy: Fighting fire with fire doesn't make anything better Jon, it just brings you down to his level!
Jon: I'm sorry Mandy, what can I say?
Mandy: It's gonna take more than a bloody apology Jon, I made it perectly clear from the start that I need honesty in this relationship!
Jon: Well what are you saying?
Mandy: What I'm saying is if you really want us to stay together then you're going to have to quit your dodgy routes...
Jon is left stunned by Mandy's ultimatum.
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EXT. RED RUM PUBLIC HOUSE - DAY
Richard is sat outside of the Red Rum, sat at one of the outdoor tables, he is looking a nervous wreck, Hilary hands him a whiskey.
Hilary: Here, get this down you, you look like you could do with it...
Richard: It's this that got me into the state I was the other night...
Hilary: Look Richard it's terrible, what happened, but you need to get your act together, or you're gonna end up getting found out!
Richard: Maybe it's for the best, it'd settle my conscience....
Val marches out of the pub, in a furious rage, she shouts out at Richard.
Val: Oi! Taylor! You *******!
Richard gets up, instantly aware that Val has realised it was him. He calmy approaches her...
Richard: Look Val...
Val slaps Richard hard around the face, and continually hits him, Hilary pulls her away from him.
Val: You *******! You ran over my James, and didn't even have the decency to stop and help him!
Richard: Val, I'm so sorry, you have to believe me! I was drunk out of my head, I didn't even realise I'd done it!
Val: What the hell were you doing in a car drunk!? Thanks to you my James is dead, you ****ing *******!
Richard: I know, and I hate myself for it, honestly, I'm sorry!
Val: You bloody well will be! You hand yourself into the police today or I will do it for you!
Val storms off into the distance, absoultey fuming. Richard takes a nervous gulp, Hilary is standing there wondering whether Richard will do as Val has said...
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INT. BAYMOORE B&B- DAY
Jon is sitting down at the table, reading the daily newspaper. Mandy comes in.
Mandy: So, have you made up your mind Jon? Are you gonna quit your dodgy routes or not?!
Jon: I guess i don't have much of a choice do I?!
Mandy: I just want you to be true to me Jon! So will you promise to quit your dodgy routes so we can be together without no secrets or lies?! I've been messed about too many times before Jon and i don't want to be messed about again!
Jon gets up and hugs Mandy.
Jon: It's ok babe...don't worry, i promise to you, it's over now, it's all over now..
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INT. HARVEY'S MOTORS - DAY
Craig is holding a phone number in his hands. He rings it up. The reciever answers, and we hear Craig speaking to them on the phone.
Craig: Well...well..well..your the owner of the car that ran over James Andrews aren't you!? I know your dirty little secret and i want us to meet up...
Craig has a huge grin on his face.
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INT. STUART'S PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - DAY
Jon knocks on the door of his son's apartment. Stuart (Nigel Harman) opens the door, wearing just a towel wrapped around his waist, he is startled to see his dad at the door.
Stuart: Dad...what are you doing here!?
Jon walks through into Stuart's flat. It is open planned and ultra modern, clealry Stuart has a lot of money.
Jon: For god's sake put some clothes on...I've come to have a word with you...
Stuart puts on a dressing gown and heads into his kitchen.
Stuart: Can I get you a coffee?
Jon: No thanks...
Stuart: What is this about then?
Jon: It's the buisness, I'm handing it over to you...
Stuart: (Shocked) You what!? Are you serious!? Why the sudden change...
Jon: It's about time I settled down, I'm getting too old to play the big gangster, you've got so much more to give...but use it wisely okay...don't let me down...
Stuart: Don't worry I wont...wow...I don't know what to say...
Jon: Thanks will be a start...
Stuart: Yeah of course, thanks...what about Craig Harvey?
Jon: Leave him for the moment...
Stuart: Yeah well what about Joe eh!?
Jon turns around, horiffied at Stuart even mentioning his name.
Stuart: He scolded him, then set a pack of dogs on him dad! Or have you forgot that already!?
Jon: Of course I haven't!
Stuart: Yeah I dont know how you can act so cool about it! Leaving in the same street as the ******* that killed your son!
Jon: When the time is right Craig will pay the price for his actions! Every gangster falls, but lets make it the biggest fall possible...believe me Joe's death will not be in vain!
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EXT. BAYMOORE STREETS - NIGHT
A close up of Craig's feet walking down a pathway. Then cutting to an extreme close up of him pressing a door bell, no clue as to the location.
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INT. BACHELOR BOYS FLAT - NIGHT
The doorbell rings, no one answers. The doorbell continues to ring, Tom runs out of his room half dressed.
Tom: I'll get that then shall I!? :rolleyes:
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INT. SINGH'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Andonis is home alone, blasting out music in the living room. He hears the doorbell ring, but chooses to ignore it.
Andonis: Get lost!
Andonis raises the volume on the stero, but the ringing continues, annoyed he gets up to answer the door...
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INT. ANDREWS HOUSE - NIGHT
Emma is cooking her tea in the kitchen, dancing to the music on the radio. The doorbell rings and she heads off to answer it...
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INT. RED RUM PUBLIC HOUSE - NIGHT
Patrick and Amy are busy serving behind the bar at the Red Rum, the back doorbell rings.
Amy: For god's sake, who's that!?
Patrick: I dont know, I'll go check, just a mo...
Patrick heads out into the hallway to answer the door....
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INT. HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE - NIGHT
Michelle and Callumn are sat down watching some tv, when the doorbell rings. The pair look at each other, confused as to who it could be.
Michelle: What you been up to now? :p
Callumn suddenly panics.
Michelle: Go on, you best go answer it...
Callumn nervously gets up to open the door...
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EXT. ANDREWS HOUSE - DAY
Emma opens the front door, and jumps when she sees Craig standing there, his arms folded.
Craig: Tut tut, who's been a naughty girl then?
Emma takes a nervous gulp, her secret rumbled...
