Obsession (2023) s01e02 Episode Script
Episode 2
1
I surrender to you.
You know what you said
about surrender?
Did you mean it?
Yes.
I'd like a glass of wine.
So here are the rules.
You wait for me to say when.
You do not turn up uninvited.
Nothing happens beyond these walls
without my permission.
It is my choice to surrender to you.
Do you understand that?
I give you your power.
And if you accept that,
then in this room,
we can be whoever we want to be.
Kneel
and I'll give myself to you.
Sorry.
What's inside it?
My thoughts, dreams.
Moments I don't want to forget.
Can I read it?
No.
Not yet.
Do you let Jay read it?
What time
are you off to see Anna?
About an hour.
I'll have a shower,
then head to the station.
Things are getting serious, then?
Definitely. I can't wait to take her
to Paris. It's a big deal for us.
Yeah.
- All right. See ya.
- Mm.
Come on, boy. Let's go.
Hi there.
Someone else to introduce you to.
- James. James, James, James.
- Ah, hello.
- Our new tsar for children's medicine.
- Hello.
- My son-in-law, William.
- Nice to meet you.
He is going to be marvelous.
Holding the department to account.
Sorry, one second.
Sorry, Edward. Emergency at the hospital.
Uh
I'm a friend of Anna's.
Oh. She didn't say
she was expecting anyone.
Sorry.
- You are?
- I'm Peggy.
This is my flat.
- I'll get Anna for you, shall I?
- No, don't worry
Anna. Anna, your friend is here.
He wanted to say hello. Isn't that lovely?
I can see that you're busy
I'm gonna open a bottle of wine.
Stay for a drink, won't you?
I told you not to come.
I only just got your text.
Who is she?
She's an old friend.
She only stays when she's in town.
I keep an eye on the place for her.
What if she
You didn't say who you were.
Of course not.
Nothing to worry about, then.
Something's happening between us, I think.
I can't imagine you having an affair.
It's not
an affair.
Are we okay?
It's just been a
busy few weeks, you know?
I know.
Jay's taking Anna to Paris.
Why don't we do something nice?
I could book us somewhere along the coast.
- Oh God, that sounds nice.
- Yeah.
- Maybe when things are
- Less frantic?
Yeah, I know.
Who are you?
Let me read the diary.
Earn it.
It's us.
The last time we were together.
Do you write about Jay too?
Why do you need to know that?
Just
trying to understand
what we have.
And what you have with him.
Does he know that you come here?
He knows not to ask questions.
What if he found out the truth?
There are so many other truths.
Like I said, he allows me my secrets.
What if you're wrong?
Leave it.
We have each other.
Leave everybody else in my life alone.
He has so much of you.
I want more.
I have so many questions to ask.
Well, then, you'll have to learn
to love the questions.
Oh! What is it you're needing?
I need
something.
Something he doesn't know.
Okay.
I had a brother.
Aston.
He died by suicide.
No one knew why at the time.
I'll tell you though, if you like.
He was in love with me.
What?
He was completely infatuated.
He killed himself because I rejected him.
He killed himself because of me.
I'm so sorry.
Don't be.
Is that enough?
Jay doesn't know this?
Only that Aston died.
Thank you.
Does knowing it change anything?
No.
Maybe it should.
Because damaged people are dangerous.
They know they can survive.
It seems so good to see you back again ♪
How long has it been? ♪
It seems like a mighty long time ♪
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh ♪
It seems like a mighty long time ♪
Sally.
Are you okay?
Yeah, yeah, just
lost in my music.
Since when do you listen to music?
You stopped by to say hello to me ♪
I think he's gonna
do something stupid in Paris.
- Sorry?
- Jay.
Wouldn't surprise me
if he's taking a ring.
Surely not.
Too soon for all that, isn't it?
He's smitten.
Obsessed.
And who is she?
I mean, we barely know her.
- Maybe that's how she likes it.
- But why?
Because people deserve a private life.
God, you're completely
obsessed with her too.
Well, aren't you?
I really haven't thought
that much about her.
Well, maybe you ought to.
Our son is in love.
This woman could be in our lives forever.
Where are they staying?
Well, some place Anna chose. Hôtel Dumas.
You'll be able
to come to Hartley early, then?
Uh
No, I'm afraid not.
I may have to go to Brussels on Thursday.
Oh no.
Yeah, sorry. It's a conference
on European health policies.
I was hoping
we'd get a quiet one for once.
The next service to Paris
will depart in 20 minutes.
Please go to platform number 3.
Voulez-vous drink some champagne,
mademoiselle?
- What?
- Smashing all the Paris clichés right now.
I'm not complaining.
They totally think
I'm drinking this on my own.
Smart.
Anything important?
No.
Good evening.
Madame Barton, please.
I believe she's in room
Yes, room ten.
I'll get it.
Leave the hotel.
Go to the end of the street.
- What was that?
- Hotel reception.
Asking if we're happy with the room.
- I've got time to shave, haven't I?
- Of course.
Actually,
while you do that,
I might pop out for some air.
- If you wait, I can come with you.
- No, no.
Take your time.
Sure. Well, don't be long.
- Oh.
- What the fuck are you doing?
You broke the rules by coming here.
Don't even think about following us.
I thought you'd got lost.
- We should make our reservation.
- Sorry.
I think I've got a migraine coming on.
Really? I didn't know you get those.
Not very often,
but when I do, they're horrendous.
- God, are you okay?
- Yeah.
- I think I just need to lie down.
- Okay.
Sorry.
Sure there's nothing else the matter?
Learn to love the questions, Jay.
Hello. Do you speak English?
Yes, of course, monsieur.
How can I help you?
Can you tell me
if room number ten is available?
Of course.
Let me see, monsieur.
Room number ten, monsieur.
Merci.
Please keep
your belongings with you at all times.
Unattended baggage will be removed
and may be destroyed.
You go ahead.
I'm not great company.
- Well, I'm not just going to leave you.
- I think I just need to get home.
Yeah. Okay. Well, call if you need me.
Bye, then.
Mind how you go. Thanks.
Mum?
Top, middle, or bottom?
Well, let's go
I'll go the middle.
Ooh!
Thank you.
Cheers.
- You dancing, then?
- Yes.
Come on.
So, why are you back from Paris so early?
Oh fuck. Did Jay fuck up?
No. No, no. He he was perfect.
So, what did you do?
- You know William, the man you met?
- Hmm. The married one.
He turned up outside our hotel.
You're an absolute fucking danger.
The thing is, he's not just a married man.
He's Jay's father.
Anna, what is this?
- I'm so I'm just trying to
- I don't need you to approve.
- What if their family finds out?
- They won't.
- Well, how can you be so sure?
- Because no one knows, and no one will.
But that's not true, is it?
Because now I know, don't I?
Anna, I'm sorry. Anna, please just
Anna Barton?
Yes.
Put a smile on your face?
Thank you.
Free tonight? There's something
I forgot to say in Paris.
Something is burning.
I can smell it.
This is what happens when you come early.
Keep walking.
- I don't trust you.
- No, you have to.
- There's a table coming up.
- I know!
- Great. Now you're gonna feel for it.
- Okay.
- Oh yeah, there it is.
- Keep your eyes closed!
It's gonna look like Versailles.
Right foot first, left foot.
Why? What's going on, Jay?
You'll see.
- Here's a beer.
- Oh!
- Thank you.
- Enjoy.
No peeking.
Uh-uh!
Was the conference worth the trip
in the end?
Yeah. Yeah.
Glad that I went.
That might be work.
William?
William!
What's the matter?
I just need to make a call.
What are you doing?
I need to talk to you.
- This can't keep happening.
- I know. I
After what you did in Paris,
I need you to do something for me.
Yes?
I think
Jay is about to propose to me.
I want you
to give me your permission to say yes.
You know the rules.
Tell me to say yes.
William, what are my instructions?
Why?
Because I want him.
He's my normality.
We're like any other couple.
It's right.
This is what I want, William.
Tell me what I want of you.
Anna
when Jay asks you to marry him
you will say yes.
Be happy, my love.
You won't have any less of me.
You'll have more.
I hope so.
Yes, yes, much more.
Constantly more.
What did you need to tell me?
Nothing.
One.
- That better be it.
- Well
- Shall I run back down?
- Please.
Put my chef's hat on
like in Ratatouille.
I am actually in Paris.
I can see the Eiffel Tower and all that.
How's your French accent?
Jay
Anna Barton,
something shifted in me when we first met.
I've never felt so happy,
and that's because of you.
Anna, will you marry me?
Yes.
- Yes?
- Yes.
Yeah.
Oh, wait. I actually have a ring.
Sorry.
- I'm doing this all wrong.
- Oh, Jay!
Oh, it's beautiful.
Thank you.
William.
Are you all right?
Yeah.
Fine.
If you really wanna know ♪
I can stand your brand of love ♪
Try me ♪
Why don't you try me? ♪
If you wanna know ♪
If I'm affected by the moon above
Then try me ♪
Come on and try me ♪
Don't you know
My heart feels a strong desire ♪
When I'm thrilled
By the warmth of your touch? ♪
Baby, don't you know
My soul's on fire ♪
And I need your lovin' so much? ♪
If you really wanna know ♪
If I am longing for your kiss ♪
Then try me
Why won't you try me? ♪
I surrender to you.
You know what you said
about surrender?
Did you mean it?
Yes.
I'd like a glass of wine.
So here are the rules.
You wait for me to say when.
You do not turn up uninvited.
Nothing happens beyond these walls
without my permission.
It is my choice to surrender to you.
Do you understand that?
I give you your power.
And if you accept that,
then in this room,
we can be whoever we want to be.
Kneel
and I'll give myself to you.
Sorry.
What's inside it?
My thoughts, dreams.
Moments I don't want to forget.
Can I read it?
No.
Not yet.
Do you let Jay read it?
What time
are you off to see Anna?
About an hour.
I'll have a shower,
then head to the station.
Things are getting serious, then?
Definitely. I can't wait to take her
to Paris. It's a big deal for us.
Yeah.
- All right. See ya.
- Mm.
Come on, boy. Let's go.
Hi there.
Someone else to introduce you to.
- James. James, James, James.
- Ah, hello.
- Our new tsar for children's medicine.
- Hello.
- My son-in-law, William.
- Nice to meet you.
He is going to be marvelous.
Holding the department to account.
Sorry, one second.
Sorry, Edward. Emergency at the hospital.
Uh
I'm a friend of Anna's.
Oh. She didn't say
she was expecting anyone.
Sorry.
- You are?
- I'm Peggy.
This is my flat.
- I'll get Anna for you, shall I?
- No, don't worry
Anna. Anna, your friend is here.
He wanted to say hello. Isn't that lovely?
I can see that you're busy
I'm gonna open a bottle of wine.
Stay for a drink, won't you?
I told you not to come.
I only just got your text.
Who is she?
She's an old friend.
She only stays when she's in town.
I keep an eye on the place for her.
What if she
You didn't say who you were.
Of course not.
Nothing to worry about, then.
Something's happening between us, I think.
I can't imagine you having an affair.
It's not
an affair.
Are we okay?
It's just been a
busy few weeks, you know?
I know.
Jay's taking Anna to Paris.
Why don't we do something nice?
I could book us somewhere along the coast.
- Oh God, that sounds nice.
- Yeah.
- Maybe when things are
- Less frantic?
Yeah, I know.
Who are you?
Let me read the diary.
Earn it.
It's us.
The last time we were together.
Do you write about Jay too?
Why do you need to know that?
Just
trying to understand
what we have.
And what you have with him.
Does he know that you come here?
He knows not to ask questions.
What if he found out the truth?
There are so many other truths.
Like I said, he allows me my secrets.
What if you're wrong?
Leave it.
We have each other.
Leave everybody else in my life alone.
He has so much of you.
I want more.
I have so many questions to ask.
Well, then, you'll have to learn
to love the questions.
Oh! What is it you're needing?
I need
something.
Something he doesn't know.
Okay.
I had a brother.
Aston.
He died by suicide.
No one knew why at the time.
I'll tell you though, if you like.
He was in love with me.
What?
He was completely infatuated.
He killed himself because I rejected him.
He killed himself because of me.
I'm so sorry.
Don't be.
Is that enough?
Jay doesn't know this?
Only that Aston died.
Thank you.
Does knowing it change anything?
No.
Maybe it should.
Because damaged people are dangerous.
They know they can survive.
It seems so good to see you back again ♪
How long has it been? ♪
It seems like a mighty long time ♪
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, ooh ♪
It seems like a mighty long time ♪
Sally.
Are you okay?
Yeah, yeah, just
lost in my music.
Since when do you listen to music?
You stopped by to say hello to me ♪
I think he's gonna
do something stupid in Paris.
- Sorry?
- Jay.
Wouldn't surprise me
if he's taking a ring.
Surely not.
Too soon for all that, isn't it?
He's smitten.
Obsessed.
And who is she?
I mean, we barely know her.
- Maybe that's how she likes it.
- But why?
Because people deserve a private life.
God, you're completely
obsessed with her too.
Well, aren't you?
I really haven't thought
that much about her.
Well, maybe you ought to.
Our son is in love.
This woman could be in our lives forever.
Where are they staying?
Well, some place Anna chose. Hôtel Dumas.
You'll be able
to come to Hartley early, then?
Uh
No, I'm afraid not.
I may have to go to Brussels on Thursday.
Oh no.
Yeah, sorry. It's a conference
on European health policies.
I was hoping
we'd get a quiet one for once.
The next service to Paris
will depart in 20 minutes.
Please go to platform number 3.
Voulez-vous drink some champagne,
mademoiselle?
- What?
- Smashing all the Paris clichés right now.
I'm not complaining.
They totally think
I'm drinking this on my own.
Smart.
Anything important?
No.
Good evening.
Madame Barton, please.
I believe she's in room
Yes, room ten.
I'll get it.
Leave the hotel.
Go to the end of the street.
- What was that?
- Hotel reception.
Asking if we're happy with the room.
- I've got time to shave, haven't I?
- Of course.
Actually,
while you do that,
I might pop out for some air.
- If you wait, I can come with you.
- No, no.
Take your time.
Sure. Well, don't be long.
- Oh.
- What the fuck are you doing?
You broke the rules by coming here.
Don't even think about following us.
I thought you'd got lost.
- We should make our reservation.
- Sorry.
I think I've got a migraine coming on.
Really? I didn't know you get those.
Not very often,
but when I do, they're horrendous.
- God, are you okay?
- Yeah.
- I think I just need to lie down.
- Okay.
Sorry.
Sure there's nothing else the matter?
Learn to love the questions, Jay.
Hello. Do you speak English?
Yes, of course, monsieur.
How can I help you?
Can you tell me
if room number ten is available?
Of course.
Let me see, monsieur.
Room number ten, monsieur.
Merci.
Please keep
your belongings with you at all times.
Unattended baggage will be removed
and may be destroyed.
You go ahead.
I'm not great company.
- Well, I'm not just going to leave you.
- I think I just need to get home.
Yeah. Okay. Well, call if you need me.
Bye, then.
Mind how you go. Thanks.
Mum?
Top, middle, or bottom?
Well, let's go
I'll go the middle.
Ooh!
Thank you.
Cheers.
- You dancing, then?
- Yes.
Come on.
So, why are you back from Paris so early?
Oh fuck. Did Jay fuck up?
No. No, no. He he was perfect.
So, what did you do?
- You know William, the man you met?
- Hmm. The married one.
He turned up outside our hotel.
You're an absolute fucking danger.
The thing is, he's not just a married man.
He's Jay's father.
Anna, what is this?
- I'm so I'm just trying to
- I don't need you to approve.
- What if their family finds out?
- They won't.
- Well, how can you be so sure?
- Because no one knows, and no one will.
But that's not true, is it?
Because now I know, don't I?
Anna, I'm sorry. Anna, please just
Anna Barton?
Yes.
Put a smile on your face?
Thank you.
Free tonight? There's something
I forgot to say in Paris.
Something is burning.
I can smell it.
This is what happens when you come early.
Keep walking.
- I don't trust you.
- No, you have to.
- There's a table coming up.
- I know!
- Great. Now you're gonna feel for it.
- Okay.
- Oh yeah, there it is.
- Keep your eyes closed!
It's gonna look like Versailles.
Right foot first, left foot.
Why? What's going on, Jay?
You'll see.
- Here's a beer.
- Oh!
- Thank you.
- Enjoy.
No peeking.
Uh-uh!
Was the conference worth the trip
in the end?
Yeah. Yeah.
Glad that I went.
That might be work.
William?
William!
What's the matter?
I just need to make a call.
What are you doing?
I need to talk to you.
- This can't keep happening.
- I know. I
After what you did in Paris,
I need you to do something for me.
Yes?
I think
Jay is about to propose to me.
I want you
to give me your permission to say yes.
You know the rules.
Tell me to say yes.
William, what are my instructions?
Why?
Because I want him.
He's my normality.
We're like any other couple.
It's right.
This is what I want, William.
Tell me what I want of you.
Anna
when Jay asks you to marry him
you will say yes.
Be happy, my love.
You won't have any less of me.
You'll have more.
I hope so.
Yes, yes, much more.
Constantly more.
What did you need to tell me?
Nothing.
One.
- That better be it.
- Well
- Shall I run back down?
- Please.
Put my chef's hat on
like in Ratatouille.
I am actually in Paris.
I can see the Eiffel Tower and all that.
How's your French accent?
Jay
Anna Barton,
something shifted in me when we first met.
I've never felt so happy,
and that's because of you.
Anna, will you marry me?
Yes.
- Yes?
- Yes.
Yeah.
Oh, wait. I actually have a ring.
Sorry.
- I'm doing this all wrong.
- Oh, Jay!
Oh, it's beautiful.
Thank you.
William.
Are you all right?
Yeah.
Fine.
If you really wanna know ♪
I can stand your brand of love ♪
Try me ♪
Why don't you try me? ♪
If you wanna know ♪
If I'm affected by the moon above
Then try me ♪
Come on and try me ♪
Don't you know
My heart feels a strong desire ♪
When I'm thrilled
By the warmth of your touch? ♪
Baby, don't you know
My soul's on fire ♪
And I need your lovin' so much? ♪
If you really wanna know ♪
If I am longing for your kiss ♪
Then try me
Why won't you try me? ♪