Joan (2024) s01e01 Episode Script
Episode 1
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# 'Brass In Pocket' by Pretenders
# I got brass
# In pocket
# I got bottle
# I'm gonna use it
# Intention
# I feel inventive
# Gonna make you, make you
# Make you notice
# Got motion
# Restrained emotion
# Been driving
# Detroit leaning
# No reason
# Just seems so pleasing
# Gonna make you, make you
# Make you notice #
# Gonna use my arms #
Hello?
Yes, I'll be straight down.
Yeah, checking out this afternoon.
Thank you. Bye.
# Gonna use my, my, my
# Imagination #
Fuck's sake.
Where the fuck did that go?
# Cos I gonna make you see
# There's nobody else here
# No-one like me
# I'm special
Special
# So special
Special
# I gotta have some of your
Attention
# Give it to me
# Any way you want. #
'Making Your Mind Up'
by Bucks Fizz
Here you go, love.
Thanks, Mummy.
K
..E
L-L-Y.
Kelly!
Brilliant girl!
You're crazy!
Happy birthday.
Gary!
Gary, you're on the wrong
side of the road.
Am I?
Move away, Gary. Gary!
Oh, my God! Slow down,
slow down, slow down,
please, please, please.
Look in the back.
Happy birthday, Joanie.
Oh, my God.
Gary!
Where did you get it?
Come on, Joan,
you know not to ask.
Yeah, about a telly, but this
And the car.
# 'Tainted Love'
by Soft Cell
Are you done with this?
Thank you.
# Sometimes I feel
I've got to
# Run away #
Bourbon?
And one for yourself.
How many times?
I don't know. Tell me again.
We could just be friends, you know.
I think you want more
than that, I can see it.
Salesman?
# This tainted love
You've given
# I give you all a boy
Could give you #
Same again?
# Take my tears and that's #
Gary?
Gary?
Where have you been?
You left Kel on her own.
Where have you been?
I've got to be on my toes
for a bit, love.
What did you do?
Gary, what the hell did you do?
Mm, cheap.
Who is she? Hm?
Maybe I want to screw a bird
who don't expect me to mind her kid.
Your kid.
You keep your trap shut!
What can I say?
I don't know anything.
I'll change the locks!
We'll have to smash it
with a rock again.
You know what,
I think I've got it.
Oh!
What's that?
I don't know.
All right.
You see how many you can find,
see if you can find
the prettiest, prettiest shell, OK?
OK.
I'll be on the bench, OK?
Find the prettiest one you can.
Cute kid.
Thanks.
I thought you lived in Ashford.
Have car, can travel.
Shouldn't you be selling windows?
You trying to soften me up
for a set right now?
Who are you?
Just a friend, someone to chat to.
You're undercover.
Slow down.
Look, I know Gary's done a big job,
OK, he's in trouble.
Bollocks.
Talk to me.
OK? Tell me where he is.
I can help you,
I can keep you safe.
He's away on business.
Oh, come on.
Sports cars and fur coats,
it's not rocket science, Joan.
Oi, talk to me. For her sake.
I'm not a grass.
Joan, come on.
Kelly, it's getting cold,
let's go home.
Or shall we go
and get a hot chocolate, yeah?
Yeah.
Kel?
Kelly?
Are you all right?
Gary's not here.
He He hasn't told me anything,
I swear. You're
You're wasting your time.
Get up.
He owes us money, Joan.
Where is he?
I don't know.
Where is he?
If I knew, I'd tell you.
You need to open up.
SHE WHIMPERS
I said open it.
Wider.
Now close.
In the morning,
your brains blown out,
imagine little Kelly's face.
He's got a girlfriend,
he stays out,
he'll be back in the morning.
Well, let's hope Gary comes
home for breakfast, then.
Otherwise, it will be
little Kelly who gets it.
Kelly.
Kelly, wake up. Come on, love.
You need to wake up, all right?
We're going out.
But your nose is bleeding.
It's all right. Get dressed.
Good girl.
Where are we going now?
A safe place.
It's OK.
So, you've just
been made homeless,
and you want to place your
daughter in emergency care?
I don't want to, obviously.
Of course.
And there's nowhere else
you can go for a bit?
Your parents'?
Get hold of my old file,
see what I went through as a kid.
What about a sibling?
I've got a sister in London,
but I can't take her there.
Is there something else going on,
Joan,
that I need to know about?
No.
Is Kelly in danger?
No, no. Not at all.
Just, er
Just
need need a bit of a break.
It's OK.
That's what we're here for,
to help people in trouble.
And it's only till
I find a new flat,
and that won't be long, I promise.
A few weeks.
We're gonna place her
in a foster family.
Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, I wouldn't
want her in a home.
I was in a home as a kid.
And it's definitely just temporary.
I-I won't
I won't lose her, will I?
Promise me I won't lose her.
Of course not.
Now, tell me a bit about Kelly.
She, er
She loves beans and nuggets.
She'll notice
if you sneak any veg in.
She hates scratchy jumpers.
She's a good girl.
She won't complain.
Look after her.
Course we will.
There's your bag.
Come here.
Hey.
My mummy gave me this ring
so I'd remember her
when we were apart.
Look how pretty it is, it sparkles.
I want you to stay, Mummy.
I know.
Hi. It's time to go.
Come here.
You'll be all right.
You'll be all right.
Will you be all right, Mummy?
Of course I will, sweetheart.
Come here.
Don't go, Mummy, please don't go!
# 'Time (Clock Of The Heart)'
by Culture Club
# Don't put your head
On my shoulder
# Sink me in a river
Of tears #
What's happened?
Are you all right?
Yeah, yeah. It's nothing.
Where's Kelly?
Hello, are you all right?
Come over.
Where's Kelly?
She's in foster care for a bit.
She, er
I have to keep her safe,
they can't find her.
Why? What's happened?
Gary's got gangsters after him.
Don't you dare bring him
anywhere near here.
It's fine, I've left him,
I've left him.
I just
I've got nowhere else to go.
Nance.
You can sleep on the settee
for a few days,
until you find somewhere else.
Thank you.
You can borrow my clothes,
help out in the salon.
But none of your bloody chaos.
I mean it, Joan. Upstairs.
Don't worry, she's a good kid,
she'll be OK.
It's the chemicals.
You need to make a fresh start
for you and Kel.
Nancy.
What?
I'm gonna try.
I know. New hairdo will help.
Bit quiet, aren't you,
sweetheart?
Smile.
That wasn't hard, was it?
You're not so bad
when you make an effort.
Aw, thank you.
You're like my missus,
just need a little nudge
now and then.
She's got an excuse -
we've got kids,
she's knackered.
Product?
Yeah.
It's come out nice, Dave.
You've made a nice job of that.
I'll leave you with Nancy
to pay up, OK?
I've just lost
one of my best clients.
What the hell is wrong with you?
Why can't you just be normal?
I'm an O'Connell.
So am I. No bloody excuse.
Hello?
Oh, yeah, sure.
Erm, I'll just get her for you.
It's for you. Social worker.
Hi.
Fine, thanks. How's Kel?
I'm desperate to see her.
See you.
Night.
See you, girls. Have a good one.
Night.
Feet are killing me.
Yeah.
Tenner.
Fiver, then, please.
End of the week, you'll get
paid like everyone else.
All right, just the train fare.
The foster mum said
I can visit tomorrow.
I need you here tomorrow,
we're fully booked.
But Kelly's expecting me now.
I'm really sorry,
but you should have checked.
You can't just have a day off
whenever you like.
Kel! Come here.
Come here.
Aw!
My girl, I'm sorry.
You've had your hair cut.
Do you like it?
I like it.
What's she doing?
She's walking in.
And who's that?
Here you go. Nice hot drink.
Thank you.
Have you cut Kelly's hair?
Just a bit. We just thought
we'd try a change.
She looks pretty, doesn't she?
Do you like it, Kel?
I like how you do it, Mummy.
I-I-I gave her a ring.
We put it on a chain, didn't we?
So you'd always be close to Mummy.
Thank you for being
She's a lovely little girl.
Fuck.
All right?
What are you doing here?
Saw your name on the custody sheet.
I had to see Kelly.
What, by nicking a car,
ruining your chances
of getting her back?
Dumb blonde.
What do you want, Joan?
A normal life.
Get Kelly back.
Then tell that
to the magistrate, right?
Tell him you're gonna
get a job and a flat,
that you're gonna do
everything right from now on.
Like he'll believe me.
I'll write something.
I'll back you.
Why would you do that?
Cos I think it's true.
Just Just don't report me
to the Social, please.
'I know that I've been stupid,
reckless,
'but it won't happen again.
'I mean, I haven't been
in trouble with the law
'since I was a teenager in care.'
And I love my daughter so much.
It would be
..disastrous for her if I were
to get a custodial sentence.
And I fully intend on getting a job
and a place of my own to support us.
I just
I just need a chance
to prove myself.
Er, where have you been?
Sneaking back in like that.
To see Kelly.
I, erm, stayed at a mate's.
I'm really sorry.
I should've called.
I'm sorry, Nance. But look.
How was it?
Brilliant.
Sad.
I can't have you working
in the salon, Joan.
You're not reliable enough.
Find a new job,
something you're interested in.
You're more likely
to stick at it that way.
Where are you heading?
Into Mayfair.
You're heading to Mayfair?
Actually, I do need to look
for a present for my mother.
Shall we go together?
Oh, let's.
I was thinking
a piece of jewellery.
A diamond ring or something.
I'm looking for a present
for my mother.
Mother.
I'm looking for a very special
present for my mother.
Can I help you, madam?
Yes, I'm looking
for a special present
for my mother - a diamond.
Absolutely. Do you see any
you particularly like?
They're all so beautiful.
How does one choose?
Would you like some advice?
Yes. How kind.
I want to know the details
of what I'm buying.
Of course.
Here you can see our diamond rings,
which we grade using the four Cs -
the carat, the clarity,
the colour and the cut.
Just there, you'll notice what
we call the scintillation.
'That's the sparkle a stone -
diamond, in this case -
'emits when it's moved,
'and it's most visible
in bright light.'
I've come about the job
in the paper.
O levels? References?
No. But I'm keen.
Well, I don't need a dolly bird.
I'm not.
I know all about diamonds.
The four Cs - the carat,
the clarity, colour, cut.
Tell me about the cut.
Well, the grade of the cut
is measured against
three different types
of reflections.
Which are?
Brilliance, fire and scintillation.
Tell me about the scintillation.
Hm?
Well, that's the sparkle a
diamond emits when it's moved.
That's most visible in bright light,
so that's why you have the contrast
of the bright lights on your cases.
Where did you learn that?
In books.
I'm interested.
I'll give you a month's trial.
We do have
a very, very special
emerald and diamond necklace
in our collection.
Mrs Asher.
How lovely to see you.
I do hope Joan
is looking after you.
She's charming.
I'd love to see
that special necklace.
Well, Miss Foley can show you
our premier collection.
Joan, I think you're ready.
There's the key.
Thank you.
Would you like to try it on?
Oh, I don't want to take
all this fur off.
Let me see it on you.
Stunning. I'll take it.
Excellent.
This way, Mrs Asher.
Joan, you can take it off now.
Gary, what are you doing here?
Looking good, Joanie.
You can't be in here.
No, it's all right.
Please. Outside.
Come on, Joanie. Come on.
Joanie Go on, let me
Get off me! I mean it.
Fuck off, you fucking psycho!
Joan? Joan, what's going on?!
Get out of here, Gary.
You've always hated me, Nancy.
No, Gary! No, no, no!
I'm calling the police.
Come on, then!
Gary! Gary, leave her!
Leave her alone.
Fuck off.
Go back up. I can handle this.
Are you sure?
Go.
Girlfriend threw you out, did she?
Fuck off.
Get out. I want nothing more
to do with you.
What about Kelly?
You don't give a shit about Kelly.
I want to see Kelly!
No, you don't, Gary. Now fuck off!
Be careful, Joan.
Packed you a bag.
Thanks, Nance.
Sorry for all of the, er chaos.
I've packed undies, pyjamas
and some makeup.
You don't have to leave.
Not like this.
You've put up with enough.
Sure you can afford to stay
in a hostel till you get paid?
I'll be fine.
OK?
You're in early.
It's 8:15.
Told you to come in at midday.
We're doing the stock take tonight.
Oh forgot.
Well, I mean, I don't mind
working a couple of hours extra.
Look and learn, Linda.
Look and learn.
Hm.
Mr Jones,
can I ask you something?
You can call me Bernard.
Is there any way that I could
get an advance on my wages?
Bernard.
Bernard.
Have to see how we get on
at the stock take, won't we?
Night.
Lock ourselves in, shall we?
Can be tricky, that.
Here you are. Let me help you.
I thought we'd start at the back
with our loose stones.
I've already opened the safe.
Why don't we start in here
with the premier collection?
All right.
'Emerald and diamond earrings.
50,000.'
Diamond fringe necklace.
60,000. That's it.
Sapphire and diamond earrings.
20
25,000.
Would you like to try it?
I think we should push on.
Somewhere to go?
No.
Boyfriend to see?
No.
There are no cameras out the back.
Let me freshen up.
Fuck's sake.
Joan, what are you doing?
One minute.
The, er
The painters have arrived.
Down below.
Sorry, Bernard. Not feeling great.
No. Well
..maybe we can postpone
the stock take till next week.
I'll see you on Monday morning.
You take care of yourself.
Double vodka and orange, please.
Coming up.
1.40, please.
Sorry, mate, I'm gonna be short.
I'll get it.
Stick it on the tab.
All right, sure.
I never accept drinks
from strange men.
Strange?
Yeah, I'd say.
Thanks anyway.
You could always pay me back.
Just round the corner.
Bring you the 1.40 tomorrow.
Deal.
# 'Wicked Game' by Chris Isaak
It's been a tough day.
Oh, yeah? What do you do?
I'm a thief.
# The world was on fire
# And no-one could save me
But you #
Fancy another?
# It's strange what desire
# Will make foolish people do
# I never dreamed
# That I'd meet somebody
Like you
# And I never dreamed
# That I'd lose somebody like you
# No, I don't wanna
Fall in love #
"Boisie."
Oh, holy fuck.
# 'Take Five' by Dave Brubeck
Yeah, it's walnut.
Mid-19th century.
Yeah, escutcheons inlaid at
a later date, though, I'd say.
It's in my warehouse,
so I'll bring it in if you let
me know when you're coming.
Thanks. Right, bye.
Morning.
Hello.
How are you feeling?
Fine. Fresh as a daisy.
Just making coffee.
So, where do you get it all from?
Oh, I've just been doing it
for years, really.
I know people,
people who know people.
Auctions, furniture sales.
Do you ever buy jewellery?
Stolen?
Why would you say that?
You just walked out
of your job at a jeweller's.
Wild, crazy guess.
All right.
What else did I say last night?
You're unemployed and homeless,
you've just lost your kid,
but you're gonna be rich.
Well, thanks for the coffee.
If I did have something to sell
What?
Some stones. Loose.
Well, I'd need
to have a look first.
Why should I trust you?
Got any other options?
How'd you get 'em out?
Grabbed 'em from the safe,
necked 'em, walked.
You've got some balls, girl.
It was an impulse.
I've never nicked before.
I mean, nothing big.
Why now?
Means to an end.
You enjoyed it, though.
Yeah.
So, can you sell 'em for me?
Might take a few weeks.
Why?
Well, gotta find you
the right fence,
get you the best price.
Look, I told you,
I've got nothing, right?
I need cash now.
So
..would you do
a bit more work, then,
get yourself back on your feet?
I mean a job for me.
Yeah, I know what you mean.
Proper job. Not necking stuff
and legging it.
Yeah, I'll do whatever you want.
I wouldn't promise that.
I'm a hard worker.
That's what I mean.
Excellent.
Hair of the dog?
Can you face it?
Course I can.
Think you and I
are gonna get along, Joan.
It's just work.
Yeah.
And it's just one job.
Yeah, I know.
If you rip me off,
I'll fucking kill ya.
Snap.
# Darling, don't you cry
# It's just for a while
# Keep the water from your eyes
# And fold it inside
# Cos you'll never be the girl
# If you let them rule
# Oh, no
You'll never be the girl
# Till you kick those blues
# Girl
# Glitter girl
Get your glamour on #
# 'Brass In Pocket' by Pretenders
# I got brass
# In pocket
# I got bottle
# I'm gonna use it
# Intention
# I feel inventive
# Gonna make you, make you
# Make you notice
# Got motion
# Restrained emotion
# Been driving
# Detroit leaning
# No reason
# Just seems so pleasing
# Gonna make you, make you
# Make you notice #
# Gonna use my arms #
Hello?
Yes, I'll be straight down.
Yeah, checking out this afternoon.
Thank you. Bye.
# Gonna use my, my, my
# Imagination #
Fuck's sake.
Where the fuck did that go?
# Cos I gonna make you see
# There's nobody else here
# No-one like me
# I'm special
Special
# So special
Special
# I gotta have some of your
Attention
# Give it to me
# Any way you want. #
'Making Your Mind Up'
by Bucks Fizz
Here you go, love.
Thanks, Mummy.
K
..E
L-L-Y.
Kelly!
Brilliant girl!
You're crazy!
Happy birthday.
Gary!
Gary, you're on the wrong
side of the road.
Am I?
Move away, Gary. Gary!
Oh, my God! Slow down,
slow down, slow down,
please, please, please.
Look in the back.
Happy birthday, Joanie.
Oh, my God.
Gary!
Where did you get it?
Come on, Joan,
you know not to ask.
Yeah, about a telly, but this
And the car.
# 'Tainted Love'
by Soft Cell
Are you done with this?
Thank you.
# Sometimes I feel
I've got to
# Run away #
Bourbon?
And one for yourself.
How many times?
I don't know. Tell me again.
We could just be friends, you know.
I think you want more
than that, I can see it.
Salesman?
# This tainted love
You've given
# I give you all a boy
Could give you #
Same again?
# Take my tears and that's #
Gary?
Gary?
Where have you been?
You left Kel on her own.
Where have you been?
I've got to be on my toes
for a bit, love.
What did you do?
Gary, what the hell did you do?
Mm, cheap.
Who is she? Hm?
Maybe I want to screw a bird
who don't expect me to mind her kid.
Your kid.
You keep your trap shut!
What can I say?
I don't know anything.
I'll change the locks!
We'll have to smash it
with a rock again.
You know what,
I think I've got it.
Oh!
What's that?
I don't know.
All right.
You see how many you can find,
see if you can find
the prettiest, prettiest shell, OK?
OK.
I'll be on the bench, OK?
Find the prettiest one you can.
Cute kid.
Thanks.
I thought you lived in Ashford.
Have car, can travel.
Shouldn't you be selling windows?
You trying to soften me up
for a set right now?
Who are you?
Just a friend, someone to chat to.
You're undercover.
Slow down.
Look, I know Gary's done a big job,
OK, he's in trouble.
Bollocks.
Talk to me.
OK? Tell me where he is.
I can help you,
I can keep you safe.
He's away on business.
Oh, come on.
Sports cars and fur coats,
it's not rocket science, Joan.
Oi, talk to me. For her sake.
I'm not a grass.
Joan, come on.
Kelly, it's getting cold,
let's go home.
Or shall we go
and get a hot chocolate, yeah?
Yeah.
Kel?
Kelly?
Are you all right?
Gary's not here.
He He hasn't told me anything,
I swear. You're
You're wasting your time.
Get up.
He owes us money, Joan.
Where is he?
I don't know.
Where is he?
If I knew, I'd tell you.
You need to open up.
SHE WHIMPERS
I said open it.
Wider.
Now close.
In the morning,
your brains blown out,
imagine little Kelly's face.
He's got a girlfriend,
he stays out,
he'll be back in the morning.
Well, let's hope Gary comes
home for breakfast, then.
Otherwise, it will be
little Kelly who gets it.
Kelly.
Kelly, wake up. Come on, love.
You need to wake up, all right?
We're going out.
But your nose is bleeding.
It's all right. Get dressed.
Good girl.
Where are we going now?
A safe place.
It's OK.
So, you've just
been made homeless,
and you want to place your
daughter in emergency care?
I don't want to, obviously.
Of course.
And there's nowhere else
you can go for a bit?
Your parents'?
Get hold of my old file,
see what I went through as a kid.
What about a sibling?
I've got a sister in London,
but I can't take her there.
Is there something else going on,
Joan,
that I need to know about?
No.
Is Kelly in danger?
No, no. Not at all.
Just, er
Just
need need a bit of a break.
It's OK.
That's what we're here for,
to help people in trouble.
And it's only till
I find a new flat,
and that won't be long, I promise.
A few weeks.
We're gonna place her
in a foster family.
Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, I wouldn't
want her in a home.
I was in a home as a kid.
And it's definitely just temporary.
I-I won't
I won't lose her, will I?
Promise me I won't lose her.
Of course not.
Now, tell me a bit about Kelly.
She, er
She loves beans and nuggets.
She'll notice
if you sneak any veg in.
She hates scratchy jumpers.
She's a good girl.
She won't complain.
Look after her.
Course we will.
There's your bag.
Come here.
Hey.
My mummy gave me this ring
so I'd remember her
when we were apart.
Look how pretty it is, it sparkles.
I want you to stay, Mummy.
I know.
Hi. It's time to go.
Come here.
You'll be all right.
You'll be all right.
Will you be all right, Mummy?
Of course I will, sweetheart.
Come here.
Don't go, Mummy, please don't go!
# 'Time (Clock Of The Heart)'
by Culture Club
# Don't put your head
On my shoulder
# Sink me in a river
Of tears #
What's happened?
Are you all right?
Yeah, yeah. It's nothing.
Where's Kelly?
Hello, are you all right?
Come over.
Where's Kelly?
She's in foster care for a bit.
She, er
I have to keep her safe,
they can't find her.
Why? What's happened?
Gary's got gangsters after him.
Don't you dare bring him
anywhere near here.
It's fine, I've left him,
I've left him.
I just
I've got nowhere else to go.
Nance.
You can sleep on the settee
for a few days,
until you find somewhere else.
Thank you.
You can borrow my clothes,
help out in the salon.
But none of your bloody chaos.
I mean it, Joan. Upstairs.
Don't worry, she's a good kid,
she'll be OK.
It's the chemicals.
You need to make a fresh start
for you and Kel.
Nancy.
What?
I'm gonna try.
I know. New hairdo will help.
Bit quiet, aren't you,
sweetheart?
Smile.
That wasn't hard, was it?
You're not so bad
when you make an effort.
Aw, thank you.
You're like my missus,
just need a little nudge
now and then.
She's got an excuse -
we've got kids,
she's knackered.
Product?
Yeah.
It's come out nice, Dave.
You've made a nice job of that.
I'll leave you with Nancy
to pay up, OK?
I've just lost
one of my best clients.
What the hell is wrong with you?
Why can't you just be normal?
I'm an O'Connell.
So am I. No bloody excuse.
Hello?
Oh, yeah, sure.
Erm, I'll just get her for you.
It's for you. Social worker.
Hi.
Fine, thanks. How's Kel?
I'm desperate to see her.
See you.
Night.
See you, girls. Have a good one.
Night.
Feet are killing me.
Yeah.
Tenner.
Fiver, then, please.
End of the week, you'll get
paid like everyone else.
All right, just the train fare.
The foster mum said
I can visit tomorrow.
I need you here tomorrow,
we're fully booked.
But Kelly's expecting me now.
I'm really sorry,
but you should have checked.
You can't just have a day off
whenever you like.
Kel! Come here.
Come here.
Aw!
My girl, I'm sorry.
You've had your hair cut.
Do you like it?
I like it.
What's she doing?
She's walking in.
And who's that?
Here you go. Nice hot drink.
Thank you.
Have you cut Kelly's hair?
Just a bit. We just thought
we'd try a change.
She looks pretty, doesn't she?
Do you like it, Kel?
I like how you do it, Mummy.
I-I-I gave her a ring.
We put it on a chain, didn't we?
So you'd always be close to Mummy.
Thank you for being
She's a lovely little girl.
Fuck.
All right?
What are you doing here?
Saw your name on the custody sheet.
I had to see Kelly.
What, by nicking a car,
ruining your chances
of getting her back?
Dumb blonde.
What do you want, Joan?
A normal life.
Get Kelly back.
Then tell that
to the magistrate, right?
Tell him you're gonna
get a job and a flat,
that you're gonna do
everything right from now on.
Like he'll believe me.
I'll write something.
I'll back you.
Why would you do that?
Cos I think it's true.
Just Just don't report me
to the Social, please.
'I know that I've been stupid,
reckless,
'but it won't happen again.
'I mean, I haven't been
in trouble with the law
'since I was a teenager in care.'
And I love my daughter so much.
It would be
..disastrous for her if I were
to get a custodial sentence.
And I fully intend on getting a job
and a place of my own to support us.
I just
I just need a chance
to prove myself.
Er, where have you been?
Sneaking back in like that.
To see Kelly.
I, erm, stayed at a mate's.
I'm really sorry.
I should've called.
I'm sorry, Nance. But look.
How was it?
Brilliant.
Sad.
I can't have you working
in the salon, Joan.
You're not reliable enough.
Find a new job,
something you're interested in.
You're more likely
to stick at it that way.
Where are you heading?
Into Mayfair.
You're heading to Mayfair?
Actually, I do need to look
for a present for my mother.
Shall we go together?
Oh, let's.
I was thinking
a piece of jewellery.
A diamond ring or something.
I'm looking for a present
for my mother.
Mother.
I'm looking for a very special
present for my mother.
Can I help you, madam?
Yes, I'm looking
for a special present
for my mother - a diamond.
Absolutely. Do you see any
you particularly like?
They're all so beautiful.
How does one choose?
Would you like some advice?
Yes. How kind.
I want to know the details
of what I'm buying.
Of course.
Here you can see our diamond rings,
which we grade using the four Cs -
the carat, the clarity,
the colour and the cut.
Just there, you'll notice what
we call the scintillation.
'That's the sparkle a stone -
diamond, in this case -
'emits when it's moved,
'and it's most visible
in bright light.'
I've come about the job
in the paper.
O levels? References?
No. But I'm keen.
Well, I don't need a dolly bird.
I'm not.
I know all about diamonds.
The four Cs - the carat,
the clarity, colour, cut.
Tell me about the cut.
Well, the grade of the cut
is measured against
three different types
of reflections.
Which are?
Brilliance, fire and scintillation.
Tell me about the scintillation.
Hm?
Well, that's the sparkle a
diamond emits when it's moved.
That's most visible in bright light,
so that's why you have the contrast
of the bright lights on your cases.
Where did you learn that?
In books.
I'm interested.
I'll give you a month's trial.
We do have
a very, very special
emerald and diamond necklace
in our collection.
Mrs Asher.
How lovely to see you.
I do hope Joan
is looking after you.
She's charming.
I'd love to see
that special necklace.
Well, Miss Foley can show you
our premier collection.
Joan, I think you're ready.
There's the key.
Thank you.
Would you like to try it on?
Oh, I don't want to take
all this fur off.
Let me see it on you.
Stunning. I'll take it.
Excellent.
This way, Mrs Asher.
Joan, you can take it off now.
Gary, what are you doing here?
Looking good, Joanie.
You can't be in here.
No, it's all right.
Please. Outside.
Come on, Joanie. Come on.
Joanie Go on, let me
Get off me! I mean it.
Fuck off, you fucking psycho!
Joan? Joan, what's going on?!
Get out of here, Gary.
You've always hated me, Nancy.
No, Gary! No, no, no!
I'm calling the police.
Come on, then!
Gary! Gary, leave her!
Leave her alone.
Fuck off.
Go back up. I can handle this.
Are you sure?
Go.
Girlfriend threw you out, did she?
Fuck off.
Get out. I want nothing more
to do with you.
What about Kelly?
You don't give a shit about Kelly.
I want to see Kelly!
No, you don't, Gary. Now fuck off!
Be careful, Joan.
Packed you a bag.
Thanks, Nance.
Sorry for all of the, er chaos.
I've packed undies, pyjamas
and some makeup.
You don't have to leave.
Not like this.
You've put up with enough.
Sure you can afford to stay
in a hostel till you get paid?
I'll be fine.
OK?
You're in early.
It's 8:15.
Told you to come in at midday.
We're doing the stock take tonight.
Oh forgot.
Well, I mean, I don't mind
working a couple of hours extra.
Look and learn, Linda.
Look and learn.
Hm.
Mr Jones,
can I ask you something?
You can call me Bernard.
Is there any way that I could
get an advance on my wages?
Bernard.
Bernard.
Have to see how we get on
at the stock take, won't we?
Night.
Lock ourselves in, shall we?
Can be tricky, that.
Here you are. Let me help you.
I thought we'd start at the back
with our loose stones.
I've already opened the safe.
Why don't we start in here
with the premier collection?
All right.
'Emerald and diamond earrings.
50,000.'
Diamond fringe necklace.
60,000. That's it.
Sapphire and diamond earrings.
20
25,000.
Would you like to try it?
I think we should push on.
Somewhere to go?
No.
Boyfriend to see?
No.
There are no cameras out the back.
Let me freshen up.
Fuck's sake.
Joan, what are you doing?
One minute.
The, er
The painters have arrived.
Down below.
Sorry, Bernard. Not feeling great.
No. Well
..maybe we can postpone
the stock take till next week.
I'll see you on Monday morning.
You take care of yourself.
Double vodka and orange, please.
Coming up.
1.40, please.
Sorry, mate, I'm gonna be short.
I'll get it.
Stick it on the tab.
All right, sure.
I never accept drinks
from strange men.
Strange?
Yeah, I'd say.
Thanks anyway.
You could always pay me back.
Just round the corner.
Bring you the 1.40 tomorrow.
Deal.
# 'Wicked Game' by Chris Isaak
It's been a tough day.
Oh, yeah? What do you do?
I'm a thief.
# The world was on fire
# And no-one could save me
But you #
Fancy another?
# It's strange what desire
# Will make foolish people do
# I never dreamed
# That I'd meet somebody
Like you
# And I never dreamed
# That I'd lose somebody like you
# No, I don't wanna
Fall in love #
"Boisie."
Oh, holy fuck.
# 'Take Five' by Dave Brubeck
Yeah, it's walnut.
Mid-19th century.
Yeah, escutcheons inlaid at
a later date, though, I'd say.
It's in my warehouse,
so I'll bring it in if you let
me know when you're coming.
Thanks. Right, bye.
Morning.
Hello.
How are you feeling?
Fine. Fresh as a daisy.
Just making coffee.
So, where do you get it all from?
Oh, I've just been doing it
for years, really.
I know people,
people who know people.
Auctions, furniture sales.
Do you ever buy jewellery?
Stolen?
Why would you say that?
You just walked out
of your job at a jeweller's.
Wild, crazy guess.
All right.
What else did I say last night?
You're unemployed and homeless,
you've just lost your kid,
but you're gonna be rich.
Well, thanks for the coffee.
If I did have something to sell
What?
Some stones. Loose.
Well, I'd need
to have a look first.
Why should I trust you?
Got any other options?
How'd you get 'em out?
Grabbed 'em from the safe,
necked 'em, walked.
You've got some balls, girl.
It was an impulse.
I've never nicked before.
I mean, nothing big.
Why now?
Means to an end.
You enjoyed it, though.
Yeah.
So, can you sell 'em for me?
Might take a few weeks.
Why?
Well, gotta find you
the right fence,
get you the best price.
Look, I told you,
I've got nothing, right?
I need cash now.
So
..would you do
a bit more work, then,
get yourself back on your feet?
I mean a job for me.
Yeah, I know what you mean.
Proper job. Not necking stuff
and legging it.
Yeah, I'll do whatever you want.
I wouldn't promise that.
I'm a hard worker.
That's what I mean.
Excellent.
Hair of the dog?
Can you face it?
Course I can.
Think you and I
are gonna get along, Joan.
It's just work.
Yeah.
And it's just one job.
Yeah, I know.
If you rip me off,
I'll fucking kill ya.
Snap.
# Darling, don't you cry
# It's just for a while
# Keep the water from your eyes
# And fold it inside
# Cos you'll never be the girl
# If you let them rule
# Oh, no
You'll never be the girl
# Till you kick those blues
# Girl
# Glitter girl
Get your glamour on #