Dangerous Lady (1995) s01e02 Episode Script

Love letters straight from your heart Keep us so near while apart I'm not alone in the night When I can have All the love you write All the love you write How are you, Jerry ? Oi ! How many times have I told you, you stupid Dutch slag ?! (SCREAMS) Don't do that stuff without us hearing about it.
What's going on ? They were doing a dolly.
One snogs him while the other nicks his wallet Michael's waiting upstairs.
I'll deal with it.
How long can we keep this up ? As long as they think I'm spending time with you.
I forget what we're meant to be doing.
Has he tried No ! It's been months.
Drop your drawers and get on with it.
He'll have no balls left if Mickey finds out.
I'm waiting till I'm married.
If you and Dennis aren't careful, you'll have to.
We already are.
(SCREECHES) I tried to tell you, but it's been Terry's exams, Terry's working hard.
I'm sorry, Maggie.
I am really happy for you.
Well, he's a bit boring.
You turned him down ? Of course not.
I'm not a Ryan, I don't expect affection.
They say I can have anything.
Except the one thing I do want.
You've got to tell 'em, Maurs.
I will.
I'll find a way.
I will ! You told her ? Course I told her.
When you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight Fever in the morning Fever all through the night Denise, this is Jim.
Denise'll sort you out for the evening.
Get rid of Benny.
Fever isn't such a new thing Fever started long ago Romeo loved Juliet Juliet - she felt the same You'll wear it out trying, Benny.
He said, 'Julie, you're my flame, now give me fever' When we kiss, fever with my flaming youth The two downstairs are doing dollies.
Sack 'em.
Don't get any more dodgy birds.
We've got a reputation.
I've not got eyes in my arse, pet.
Then stick some up there, and in the back of your head.
(Go on, you friggin' shite.
) So, what are we celebrating ? I've been promoted.
They've moved me up to Soho.
Cheers ! What will you be doing ? There's drugs, prostitution, illegal gambling.
A lot of firms Gangs.
I know what a firm is.
You don't, do you ? Will it be dangerous ? It'll be all right.
Don't worry.
Supt Johnson's having a heavy night.
Third girl this week.
He already owes us three score.
Get 'im out.
Let's work on 'im.
Let 'im have a free night or two.
Bent coppers is ten a penny.
Not in Soho Central.
Does he liaise with the other nicks? Yeah.
Pay his bill.
Have you been shafting the Dutch bird ? This ain't your personal knocking-shop.
Mickey, I'm sorry.
I don't need a quality-control inspector.
Go back to the butcher's.
I don't like touching meat.
Yeah ? Well, leave your own alone.
You're the only one who's got it on tap at home.
I did.
She's too tired these days.
I dunno why.
She doesn't even clean the house.
OK, I'll send the old girl round.
Roy, don't bite the hand that feeds you.
(CRIES) DOORBELL DOORBELL All right ! Keep your hair on.
Hi, Janine.
BABY CRIES There's a good girl.
Take her outside.
Find her some clean clothes.
There's a good girl.
I thought your mother came round, that's why I don't see my grandchild I thought your mother was so particular ? You thought wrong.
She disowned me for marrying a hoodlum.
Her words, not mine.
Supercilious old cow.
I only see your son once in a while.
Who'd want to come home to this pigsty ? He has the pick of the tarts at the club.
What's he want a wife for ? Oh, love.
I just want him to love me.
In here's CID.
You got a minute, boys ? Morning.
Who's he ? Patterson - new boy.
Transferred from Mile End.
He's as straight as they come.
Just like you, Murphy.
Looks too shagging nervous for me, sir.
DI Murphy.
DOOR CLOSES Janine ?! Janine ? What are you doing here, Ma ? Putting another bloody life back together.
You must be having too good a time with your tarts to care how you look Give it a rest, Ma.
Where's Janine and the kid ? The 'kid' is called Carla, and she's your daughter.
Did you hit, Janine ? Did Michael advise you to do that ? Yeah.
It's none of your business ! Ow ! You only hit me cos you can't hit Michael.
No, I didn't.
That's for Michael.
The nights I waited for your piss-artist father to come home.
And I knew he was down the Bayswater Rd.
Jesus knows how I didn't get the clap ! I'll not have my sons go that way.
I'll not have you beat Janine the way he beat me.
There's not much I can change in this family.
But I'll never stop telling you what's wrong.
Come on, Maura.
What, for me ? You don't like it.
I love it.
You've read it ? No.
No, it's just What's the matter, Maura ? Tell me.
Take me away.
Ask your dad.
I've got some holiday due - Forever.
Somewhere where we can start fresh.
No secrets.
Like an adventure together.
We can have that adventure here - now.
I can offer you much more.
I've been promoted.
We can go to your father.
Don't ask me to give up my job for you.
Give up your job for me.
No.
You gave me that.
It's not right, is it ? It's not my style, but No, neither am I.
You're not being fair.
I don't know the rules.
Take me home, please.
You know the rules cos you made them up.
I'll take you home I've tried to change.
Nobody's asking you to.
I can't be what you want ! What do you think that is ? Some Barbie doll to sit in the corner ? Or someone to fetch my slippers ? I could get a dog.
Easier to train.
What ? I love it when you fight back at me.
I love the life in you.
But I can't stand it when you put yourself down.
I've waited so long for you to love me.
Now, you tell me you don't love me.
Let's go to your flat.
Now ? Are you sure ? It has to be now.
You seen much of Miss Ryan lately, Sergeant ? No.
Not for two weeks.
I've been busy with the new job.
You've been busy where you shouldn't No.
I didn't know.
I've been seeing her for six months.
Brother Michael must've loved you.
He didn't, actually.
Sir, I've never met the family.
Her family would nick your tonsils if you opened your mouth.
Maura is a law-abiding girl.
She didn't mention her family.
I know why.
While you whispered in her ear, her brothers terrorised London.
Nice (!) If you're accusing me, get on with it.
All right.
Clear off.
Out.
I'm glad you lost your rag.
That proves you were doing nothing wrong.
We're interested in the Ryans.
See more of her.
I'm going to marry her, sir.
Once a week, say.
Spy on the Ryans through her ? Is that it ? It's tough to get on in this station Perhaps you didn't hear what I said, sir.
I love her.
Think about it.
You can go now.
Right I'd better go and see him.
There are other ways.
You're not the first Catholic to do it.
Michael watches over you, not the Holy Virgin.
I'm gonna have Terry's baby.
I'm gonna go and tell him.
I won't hold me breath for the wedding.
He'll know we've got to go away.
He's not like my family.
He knows what's right.
Go to that doctor in Hampstead.
He'll give you slimming pills.
He'll stand by me.
I know he will.
KNOCK ON DOOR Oh, Terry Maura What's wrong ? You look as if you've seen a ghost.
I think we're getting too serious, Maura.
I don't believe this.
I can't give you what you need.
Yeah, you do.
No, I'm sorry.
You were right, Maura.
We're just too different.
No ! No We changed that.
I didn't mean to - You'll get over it.
This happens all the time.
Not to me ! Never to me.
You took me, and you used me.
And I trusted you.
You will never find anyone to love you like I do.
MUMBLED CONVERSATION I confess to Almighty God, .
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and to you, my brothers and sisters, .
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that I have sinned through my own fault.
You dirty little whore ! Mickey, I haven't done anything.
Don't you lie to me.
Mickey, I swear ! You filthy little slag ! Don't hit your sister, you bastard ! Tell him to leave her alone.
He knows what he's about.
Outside you might be a hard man, but in here you're nothing.
She's been screwing a copper ! I never thought I'd see you raise your hand to your sister.
Is it true ? Yeah Jesus Christ ! I'll give you Christ ! Just because she's decent.
It's a wonder she's not a whore ! You're all whoremasters ! You never complain when I put food on the table.
From now on I'd rather starve.
I'll not worship you any more.
I also hear that you're a queer, Michael Ryan.
I hear they're good to their mothers.
Make me happy by getting out of this house and not coming back.
Don't be silly, Mum.
I don't want to leave you.
Fine thing I bred.
Cruel, sadistic mummy's boy.
While you kept your violence outside, .
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I could ignore it.
But when you turn on your sister, .
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and her just a child, .
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that's finished you.
Now, get out.
Ma DOOR SLAMS Oh, there, there.
Ah Who's the lucky man, then ? He dumped me.
Oh, my darling The hurt will go.
It will.
No, it won't.
I'm pregnant.
What am I going to do, Mum ? We'll get rid of it.
No-one'll know.
But it's a sin.
You can always make amends, girl.
You'll thank me for it one day.
We'll make plans in the morning.
Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, .
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pray for us that have recourse to thee.
Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us that have recourse to thee.
I'd offer you a cup of tea, but That's all right.
Oh, here's Mr Critchley now.
How are we, ladies ? Is your bladder empty ? What ? Does she need to pee ? Do you want to go to the toilet ? No.
No.
In that case, follow me.
Come in.
Remove your undergarments, and get onto the table.
Not in here ? Of course.
Slip off your drawers.
Go ahead.
Up you get.
There It'll soon be over.
Now Money, please.
Right, now, what I want you to do is just lie back.
OK.
Keep your ankles together, and let your legs drop open.
Right.
Relax.
It'll soon be just a memory.
No, Mum, don't ! Mum Lie still.
Lie still, there's a good girl.
No ! Mum ! Oh, my God ! Oh, my God All right ? All right, my darling.
There we go.
That's right.
Oh, there you go.
Nearly there.
All right.
Oh I can manage.
I'll get you some tea, eh ? Oh, God forgive me.
God forgive us all.
Maurs ? Maurs ? Oh, you're cold, lovey ! (GASPS) Oh, my God ! Oh, my God ! Michael ? I want to speak to Michael.
Benny You tell him.
Mrs Ryan ? She's over the worst, now.
Oh, thank God.
I wouldn't be so quick to thank him.
Your daughter was smashed up inside.
We've had to remove her ovaries.
By rights, she should be dead.
As it is, she'll never have another child.
Who did this to your daughter, Mrs Ryan ? I did.
I'm Maura's brother.
Did you get what you want, eh ? When you were feeling her up ? Your hands all over her body.
When she was underneath you ? When you were riding her ? Giving her one.
Did you think I'd let you get away with it ? You don't frighten me, Ryan.
Your sort never do.
My sort ? Enough, Mickey.
That's enough ! He's a copper.
Want a bit ? No, ta.
Wanna play Monopoly ? No, ta.
Boring, ain't it, since everyone moved out ? Boring ? Yeah.
Maurs, you can't stay like this forever.
Why not ? What am I good for ? Maura, Marge on the phone.
Tell her to go away.
What ? Tell her I'm dead.
Maura Ryan is dead.
Dead and buried.
Is Michael in ? You can't come in here, love.
Stop me.
I want to speak to my brother.
Yeah.
Go on, Johnny.
Take a walk.
You look fabulous.
Yeah.
I want a favour.
Anything you like, princess.
I owe you.
Yeah.
You do.
Slags smoke.
I'm bored.
I want a job.
All right.
Go back to Marshall's.
I wanna work for you.
Hah Doing what ? I dunno.
You don't understand, princess.
I do.
I worked in Joe's when I was a kid.
I've spent my life listening to you lot scheme.
It's a dangerous business, even for a bloke.
I'm your sister.
This is a family business, isn't it ? Well, I'm family.
What do you know about ? I can learn.
Come on, Michael.
It was always us.
You and me.
Cut from the same cloth.
Some people even think you're my lover.
You won't regret this, Michael.
You're Johnson, aren't you ? Yeah.
Can I have a word ? Give us a minute.
I've been told you can take care of Terry Patterson.
A bit of personal, eh ? I'll kick his arse out the front door.
No, not like that.
I want him where I can see him.
What do you want me to do ? Destroy his career.
Then come and tell me how he suffers What's your name ? Angie.
How much do you get .
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for a trick ? About a frigging millionth of what you spend on shoes.
Right.
You look awful and you stink.
Hey ! Leave her alone.
How much do you get ? About a tenner.
Oh Well, .
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I wouldn't look too good on a tenner, either.
(LAUGHS) But the better you look, the more you'll get.
And where do we get the money ? From me.
God, this place is a shithole.
So, not much has changed, just a new face.
But I will stress, gentlemen, .
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it's my decision that counts.
If you've got a problem, come to me.
That's why I'm here.
What are you gonna do about the Italians, missus ? What do you mean ? They're taking over our pitches.
I'll think about it.
I'm losing money.
It'll be sorted in 24 hours, OK ? We stick to the same rotas till I've had a chance to check this out.
Right.
There's hundreds of hungry tourists out there.
Off you go.
One more thing.
My name is Maura, or Miss Ryan.
Don't call me 'missus'.
Fair enough, missus.
I'll let you know when I decide what to call you.
You sure you want all this agg, princess ? Yeah, of course.
Now, if you don't mind, I'm gonna go and check the books.
They may seem tame, but if they shake your hand - count your fingers It's not a game, it's a dangerous business.
Let me do it my way, Michael.
All right.
If you need it, you know where it is.
You wanted to see me, boss ? Yeah.
No.
Mm Maura's in charge, now.
This is Tony.
I thought he could be your assistant.
Minder, you mean ? Whatever.
So, you won't listen, Mr Milano ? You're wasting your time.
My vans are licensed.
Go cry on your brother's shoulder.
Or has he handed over the business to your mother (?) Right ! Mr Milano, .
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we will have to come to some other arrangement.
Don't threaten me.
Go home, play with your dollies.
She asked for 24 hours, she'll get it.
24 hours is a long time.
I know.
In 2O minutes she could start a war with the Italians.
But she won't.
She's our sister.
I was running the vans ! Is that what this is about ? Are you jealous ? Christ, you were bored of it.
What we need Geoff Geoffrey ! She's got 24 hours, all right ? All right.
I want everyone to realise the risks I realise.
We lost a brother last time.
What if she gets hurt, Mickey ? That's why I gave her Tony Dooley.
You've no idea how she'll cope.
If she cocks up, we'll take over.
But she won't cock up.
What makes you so sure ? She's a Ryan.
Come on.
RINGING Yeah ? "Your choc-ices are melting, Mr Milano.
" What ?! Who is this ? "Maura Ryan.
" "Don't forget my name.
" I know I know who did this thing.
They threatened me - The Ryan family threatened me.
I beg your pardon, Mr Milano ? Take the gentleman's statement.
Would you like a lift, Miss Ryan ?