Our House (2022) s01e02 Episode Script

1
This is my house.
I think I might have remembered
if I'd agreed to rent it out.
We're not renting.
We've bought it.
'It's not possible
for you to have bought a house
'that isn't for sale.'
Copy of the contract.
Is that your signature?
METALLIC RATTLING
'It's not what it looks like.
I swear to God.
'I swear on my life'
Don't!
I'm begging you, don't kick me out.
I want you gone tonight.
Who was it?
Merle!
We might have to sell the house.
There is another option.
Bird nesting?
Well, we keep the house.
Take it in turns living there.
That's my house over there.
It's just a little driving issue.
I lost my licence.
I should go, I'm late.
Well, take the car.
No, it's fine.
'If I run, I'll get the next train.'
Is there a problem?
I just thought we could talk.
TYRES SQUEAL,
CRASH
CAR ENGINE STARTS
KNOCK ON THE DOOR
'Hey.'
'Sorry.'
Nightmare getting back. One train
was cancelled, another delayed.
Don't worry, it's fine.
Ta.
Cheers.
Cheers.
What did you wanna talk about?
I just wanted to see you.
I miss you.
I miss you, too.
What's wrong?
Nothing. Mind if I?
Are you sure you're OK?
Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.
Fine.
Well, you don't seem fine.
Has something happened?
Like what?
Well, I I don't know.
I'm telling you, I'm fine.
What is it?
It's nothing.
It's nothing.
No, I
I know you. You're lying.
Something's happened.
What is it? Tell me.
Nothing, OK? It's nothing.
You've met someone.
What? No!
This is why we're not together.
It's It's this.
It's exactly this!
I'm telling you.
I swear, there's no-one.
Well, you can't help yourself!
I give you a chance, and then
a month, six months, a year and
It's not what you think, all right?
It's
But it is something.
Tell me!
LEO: Daddy?
I'm sorry. Look, I'll get him.
I'll put him back to bed.
No, no.
It'll confuse them.
It's not your night.
Hey.
Daddy's just going home, OK?
Can't you stay?
Er, not now. He's got
important business, haven't you?
Yeah. Er, look,
I'm sorry if I woke you.
You go with Mummy, OK?
Come on, back to bed.
You'll see Daddy soon.
Really soon.
Say night to Daddy.
Night, Daddy.
Night, wee man.
He wouldn't do this.
Bram loves the boys. He wouldn't
just sell the house from under them.
When exactly did you meet him?
At the open house.
"Open house"?
I'm sorry, there is no way
there was an open house.
I live next door.
I think I would have noticed.
Well, there was.
It only lasted an hour or so.
It was a quick sale.
Three or four prospective buyers.
When was this?
Saturday, late October.
Kent.
Half term.
Sorry, so you're telling me
that Bram was here in this kitchen
and he sold you the house?
Yes.
Mm-hm.
DOOR BELL RINGS
Let's see what the police think.
Look, I suggest you check the flat,
ring round the hospitals,
and if you haven't located him
by Monday, get back in touch.
That's it?
Emma, our solicitor, is
in a meeting. She's gonna call back.
Can't you get these people to leave?
Officer, if I might?
We've met her husband.
You acknowledged it.
We've paid almost £2 million
into this woman's account.
Well, I haven't got it.
I've got proof.
I'm afraid there's nothing
we can do at the moment.
On the face of it,
no fraud has taken place.
This isn't fraud.
It's been done with
the full cooperation of the owners.
You can't prove that.
Look
You need to go through the proper
process to establish ownership.
I'm sure your solicitor is able
to shed more light on the situation.
And if they don't?
You can't expect us to wait weeks.
We need to know who has the right
to live in this house now, today.
Check with your solicitor. Whoever's
name is on the deeds owns the house.
This is MY house!
PHONE BUZZES
It's Rav, the agent.
I'll see myself out.
No, wait!
This can't be right.
How would you feel if you came home
and you found everything gone,
strangers moving into your house,
your husband missing,
everything you've worked
your whole life for?
There must be something you can do.
I'm sorry. Really, but there isn't.
I'm sorry.
Chin up, boys, come on!
CHILDREN SHOUTING
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
WHISTLE BLOWS,
CHEERING
Yes, wee man!
Yes!
WHISTLE BLOWS
We're having champagne tonight
and possibly marital relations.
Lucky you!
Lucky Roger.
Exactly. Thank you.
THEY CHUCKLE
Oh!
You're not drinking?
Driving.
So, have you got something
you'd like to tell us?
Like?
A little secret?
No.
Why?
Because Hugh went out with Adrian
last night.
They had a few.
He blabbed!
So, are you gonna tell them,
or shall I?
What? What is it?
I'm pregnant.
Oh!
Oh, my God!
Yeah. Erm, it was meant to be
a secret until 12 weeks.
Congratulations.
That is so exciting!
Yes! So, how far along are you?
11 weeks.
Mm.
Adrian must be thrilled.
Er He wants a boy.
Too many women in the house.
I am so jealous.
I'm feeling a bit broody myself.
Roger, do the business!
What, have another baby? No, thanks.
Start again at the beginning?
I don't think so.
Oh, God, sorry, love.
I would, if I was younger,
of course.
Mm.
Would you?
Well, no. Not now.
Oh, God! Sorry
It's my birthday.
I'm allowed to put my foot in it.
You just need a new man first.
I'll pass.
So, I've got just the candidate.
He's a friend of Hugh's, OK?
He is recently divorced.
He's in great shape for 45.
I could give him a call now,
just to see if he's free.
Oh, my God, do it.
Go on, do it! Have some fun.
I don't have a baby-sitter.
I'll babysit.
They were hopeless.
No, you made them look hopeless.
We smashed them.
Right,
I'll see youse at the weekend, OK?
DOOR BELL RINGS
Get off!
I scored!
Wow! Well done!
Have you heard the news?
Merle's pregnant.
Oh? That's great.
I haven't seen Adrian in a while,
so I'd better buy him a pint.
So, just to be clear,
it was definitely Mrs Lawson?
OK, thanks. Bye.
LUCY: What's happened?
What did Rav say?
Apparently, Mrs Lawson
has been on the phone in a panic.
Claims the funds haven't arrived
in her account
and she wants to know
where her 2 million is.
Well, I didn't call! I clearly
don't know anything about this.
He says you did. You, your husband,
you signed the contract together.
It was witnessed by Jensen,
and it was signed by you.
I told you, I didn't sign it.
HE SCOFFS
I didn't!
Whoever called, whoever signed it,
is some other woman.
Some other woman
pretending to be me.
PUB CHATTER AND LAUGHTER
PHONE LINE RINGING
'Hi. This is me.
Leave a message after the tone.'
BEEP
PHONE LINE RINGING
MERLE: 'Hello?'
Merle?
What are you doing there?
'Baby-sitting.'
Well, where's Fi?
SOFT CHATTER,
SOFT JAZZ MUSIC
Bram?
What are you doing here?
All right, Rog?
Just drowning my sorrows.
No, don't do that, mate.
Slippery slope. Next thing you know,
you'll be buying a bottle,
drinking alone.
Sounds good to me.
Listen,
I'm with some friends from work.
Join us. Take your mind off things.
No, I can't.
I'm sorry, I'm waiting on someone.
But another time, hey?
Definitely. Stay well.
Who are you waiting for?
Not me, is it?
DOOR CLOSES
How'd it go?
You're back early.
You didn't have to on my account.
How much do I owe you?
What?
For the baby-sitting.
Oh, don't be silly.
SHE CHUCKLES
Er, I helped myself to a drink.
I hope you don't mind.
Course. What's mine is yours.
Did you pop into the playhouse
for old times' sake?
Fi
You can see yourself out.
I wanted to tell you about the baby,
I just didn't get a chance.
Is it Bram's?
What?
And don't lie. Because I'll know.
Of course not.
It's Adrian's.
I swear on my life.
Fine.
Congratulations.
There's the door.
Can we talk?
SHE SCOFFS
Is that why
you muscled your way in here?
I just want a chance to explain.
What I did was unforgivable.
I know that.
But it was a one-time thing.
A mistake.
I will do
whatever you need me to do.
I miss you. I miss you so
No, stop.
I will keep the peace, for the sake
of the girls, for our kids.
I'm not willing to destroy
all of that just to let them know
what a lying,
treacherous bitch you are,
but don't don't even think about
trying to be my friend.
Just get the fuck out of my house,
and don't come back.
Bram Bram called.
He said he needs to speak to you.
DOOR OPENS
PHONE LINE RINGING
PHONE BUZZES
HEAVY BREATHING
I like your flat.
It hasn't got a lot of character.
Bland.
That's the word.
HE COUGHS
It's not really my flat.
No?
Whose is it, then?
I share it with my wife.
My ex-wife.
You're divorced?
Not yet.
On your way?
I cheated on her.
Naughty boy.
Twice.
Two different women.
You are disgusting.
I'm not proud of it.
The first time was years ago.
I was young, drunk.
I came clean, and she forgave me.
Not this time?
No. Not this time.
No. She chucked you out.
And now you have to live
in this dump.
I love married men.
They're so desperate.
Got a light?
Erm I've got to get up
really early in the morning.
No problem.
I can take a hint.
Listen, this has been really, erm
Nice?
Very. Er
You're still in love with your wife.
Sorry.
That's cool. Really.
I'm not blind.
You know I've seen you before.
Oh, yeah? When was that?
Oh, you know, the other night.
When you ran those people
off the road.
You just drove off.
Left them there to die.
Fleeing the scene.
It's a crime, apparently.
I don't know
what you're talking about.
Please, I'm a witness.
I saw you.
Look, this
..it doesn't have to be nasty,
unpleasant.
I just want rewarding
for my silence.
So you're trying to blackmail me?
I know what you did.
I'm trying to protect you.
Look, I don't know
what you think you saw.
But that wasn't my fault.
I was just driving home,
and this guy
this guy almost forced me off
the road, so I tried to overtake.
He accelerated.
We came round the bend
Look, it just happened so fast.
I feel sick about it, all right?
I feel sick.
I know.
But you drove off.
Yeah, cos the other driver,
he drove off!
So that's all right, then?
No.
That's not what I'm saying, right?
Right.
I panicked.
I shouldn't have run away.
I should have done the right thing,
and I should have called the police.
Maybe I should call them now.
That's stupid.
That's a mug's game.
It was an accident. A mistake.
It don't have to ruin
the rest of your life.
There's a five grand reward
for information.
All you need to do
is better that sum,
you're in the clear.
Think about it.
DOOR CLOSES
Divorced. Three kids.
Very nice. Very sweet.
He suggested that we went to the
British Museum together on a Sunday.
Oh, bless.
Mm.
I got back home and called Bram.
I know. Pathetic.
The other night,
I invited him round.
I mean, I don't know
what I thought was gonna happen,
but I changed my top,
I put some perfume on.
FI SCOFFS
I was like a teenager
on a first date.
And then I got paranoid
and lost my nerve.
I accused him of hiding something
and sent him home.
I just wonder if I shouldn't have.
Roger saw him go home with a woman
last night.
What?
He was in The Brewers.
He saw Bram
with a woman,
and they left together.
I'm sorry, love.
FI SIGHS
Daddy!
Hey, hey!
Dad!
Oh!
I thought you'd given up.
Well, I had,
but then the wife kicked me out,
you know? Killer.
HE SIGHS
Is Daddy coming in?
Er, no. Come on.
I'll see you at the weekend, OK?
What are you doing here?
I'm sorry I didn't return your call,
but it was late, I was knackered,
I just crashed out.
But I did really want
to talk to you about something.
I still do.
Don't worry about it.
Fi
You're free to do whatever you want.
You don't need
to explain yourself to me.
We had an agreement.
Just don't forget
to wash the sheets.
Of course there's another woman
involved!
SHE SCOFFS
How could I be so stupid?
Well, she says she's Fiona Lawson.
Hasn't received the proceeds of
the sale. Can't locate her husband.
But you say YOU'RE Fiona Lawson.
I AM Fiona Lawson!
Never sold the house
in the first place,
can't find your husband either.
One of you is lying.
Here's my driver's licence.
Is that enough to convince you?
Any chance you've got a number
for this fake Mrs Lawson?
Well, Rav won't just hand out
clients' details.
I'll talk to him.
Give me his number.
Give me his number, now!
I'll be back in five.
I'm just grabbing some lunch.
Get Sophie to leave them on my desk.
OK.
PHONE CLATTERS ON THE FLOOR
Thanks.
Multitasking. Not my strong suit.
I can tell.
Oh, go ahead.
Thanks.
I'm here waiting, you know,
just in case.
THEY BOTH CHUCKLE
LIFT BELL DINGS
LIFT: 'Doors closing.'
LIFT BELL DINGS
'Doors closing.'
What d'you go for?
God, that's healthy.
You work here?
Mm-hm.
You?
In for a meeting.
Hm.
Don't tell me - fashion.
Homeware.
What's that? Like, pots and pans,
little raffia mats?
Exactly.
Coasters?
Those, too.
LIFT BELL CHIMES
'Doors opening.'
Nice to meet you.
Er, listen. Er
I really, really, don't do
'Doors closing.'
..don't do this, but you're
you're so
Do you wanna go for a
a coffee sometime?
A A drink?
This is embarrassing.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have asked.
Listen, if you're interested,
call me.
Or Or not. I totally understand.
'Doors closing.'
Oh, thanks.
So, er, what happened
the other night, at the conference?
Ah, my kids.
I'm sorry, I had to rush off.
It's a shame,
I was enjoying our chat.
Yeah, yeah.
So, how's it going with your wife?
The divorce?
Better off, you know.
Well, if you ever need a shoulder
I might well.
PHONE RINGS
I might well just need that.
Right.
I should
Of course.
Go ahead.
Hello?
Hiya.
Boring.
How are you?
You look good.
Good enough to eat.
What the fuck are you doing here?
I forgot to give you my digits.
How are you gonna call
if you ain't got my number?
KEYPAD TAPPING
PHONE BUZZES
Oh! Who's that?
Bram, so nice to hear from you.
See how simple that is?
Get the cash
and I'll call you with instructions.
If you wanna hook up
I'm available Tuesday night
and Thursday afternoon.
So, Toby
..what does an image consultant do?
Well, it's basically marketing.
You know, marketing yourself.
That's it.
Social media, blah, blah, you know.
Well, go on, then. Market me.
Give it your best shot.
I wouldn't know where to start.
You're beyond help. A lost cause.
Really?
Afraid so.
And you're not married?
I was. I'm divorced.
Oh.
You?
Going through it now.
And kids?
Two teenagers. Boy and a girl.
Hm. Two boys. Seven and eight.
Where do you live?
Trinity Avenue.
Alder Rise?
No, don't know it.
Well, it's lovely. Lots of families.
All the kids
go to the local schools.
There's a gorgeous park
around the corner.
We've been really happy there.
So, what happened?
What went wrong?
Erm
I I really don't wanna
talk about it, actually.
Of course. Fine.
Let's not. I'd I'd rather not.
Just so you know,
I really don't do this.
Me, neither.
And I have to be back soon
for the kids.
Got it. One drink.
Then we'll go our separate ways.
It works for me.
No complications.
No complications.
Mm!
Fuck!
What am I doing?
I'm sorry.
This isn't how it was meant to go.
How was it meant to go?
A civilised chat.
Get to know each other.
THEY BOTH LAUGH
To be honest
this is the first real date,
if that's what you wanna call it,
that I've been on since my divorce.
I I hate this whole thing.
I'm crap at it.
You're not that crap.
Well, thanks.
THEY CHUCKLE
Neither are you.
Let's just take our time.
Absolutely.
Please.
I'm
not sure what I want
at the moment.
If I want anything.
That's fine.
Really.
Why don't I drive you home?
Nice house.
I can't invite you in.
We have these rules.
Of course. Call me sometime.
No pressure.
DOOR CLOSES
KEYS RATTLE IN THE BOWL
Well?
He's very nice.
Oh, is that it?
A great car.
What was it, a Beamer?
I don't know. I didn't notice.
Do you mind if we don't do
the whole debrief thing now?
Of course.
I mean, if you are out snogging
strange men, that's up to you.
Alison!
ALISON LAUGHS
I'm joking.
Lucky girl.
How many of these have you had?
Ugh, bracing myself to go home.
Listen,
I'm a bit concerned about Bram.
He seems on edge.
You know he's had problems before.
Can you do me a favour
and just check up on him
and the boys this weekend?
Of course.
Of course I will. Come here.
I'll see you soon.
Yeah.
RAV: 'Mrs Lawson?'
Yes, I'M Mrs Lawson.
The woman who called you isn't.
'I've met you.
You and your husband.'
What do I look like?
'I don't know.
'Er, dark hair, well dressed.'
SHE SCOFFS
That could be anyone!
I've never met you.
I've never even HEARD about you
before today!
'I'm sorry, I've got to go.
I'm with a client.'
No, no, no. This woman -
what's her number?
'I don't have it.'
She's your client
and you don't have her number?
'I always went through Mr Lawson.
I've got his.'
His phone's out of service.
'No, I don't think so.
I called him five minutes ago.'
He answered?
'It rang.'
What's the number?
No, I've got it.
'Mrs Lawson, are you
are you still there?'
That isn't Bram's number.
MERLE: Ring it.
PHONE BUZZES
DOOR BELL RINGS
Hello?
'It's Wendy. Erm'
PHONE BEEPS
They're in a very energetic mood.
Good luck.
Listen, er
I was thinking. I wondered
whether we should get a loan.
You know, just to tide us over
while we're sorting all this out.
Sorting what out?
Us.
And you think getting
more financially entangled,
that's gonna help?
No, I'm just being practical.
We've got a mortgage, the rent to
pay - we're running two households.
Are you trying to pressure me
to move back in?
No.
We agreed, the whole point
of this bird's-nesting thing
is to give us more space.
I know. That's what I want.
Space?
No.
You, OK?
Whatever you need,
that's what I want.
I have to go.
Come on!
What's he got? What's he got?
Ooh!
Right, coming back, wee man.
Scotland have got the ball
against England here.
Oh, here's Lawson. Go on, Lawson.
HARRY GIGGLES
Oh, he's holding them off.
Look at the strength of the man.
Oh! Oh! Oh!
Oh, it's unbelievable!
It's Scotland with the winner!
Can you believe it, boys?
Yes!
THEY GIGGLE
Yes!
DOOR BELL RINGS
Hey.
ALISON: Hi.
How are you?
Good.
You?
Good.
D'you fancy coming down the park
you and the boys?
There's a fair on.
EXCITED SHRIEKING
So, how are things in the flat?
We never see you.
Och, I know. Sorry.
It's a bit awkward.
Well, it doesn't have to be.
I mean, we're not choosing sides.
Fi doesn't want that.
I know she doesn't.
How is she, do you think?
She's making the most of it.
I mean
..you have to, don't you?
Is she seeing someone else?
Listen, she really cares about you.
I shouldn't say it, but she does.
It was her idea that I popped round,
see how you are.
Really?
Hiya!
How's it going?
Erm Alison, this is
Wendy from work.
Nice to meet you.
Can I have a word?
Yeah, sure.
I'll be right back.
No problem.
What the fuck?!
What are you doing here?
I was hurt.
Devastated, to be honest.
How cool you put the phone down?
That's just rude.
What, so you followed me,
yeah, like some crazed stalker?
Priorities, Bram.
You've got to get
your head straight.
You can't be here.
Woo-hoo!
Are those your kids?
Introduce us.
No fucking way.
You're ashamed of me.
What do you want?
You know what I want.
A little bit of attention.
A little bit of love.
And five grand.
Actually no.
Price has gone up.
It's ten grand now.
I don't have ten grand!
All right, you'll pop round,
have a chat with the wife.
Get the money. Call me.
Word to the wise.
Dump the car and report it stolen.
Cover your arse.
You've got 24 hours.
I can't believe
I let you talk me into this.
What? You're good!
No, you're good, and you know it.
Maybe you should get one of those,
erm what d'you call them? Rails.
Fuck off.
'You should have told me
you were coming.'
I could have made us
something to eat.
Ah, it was spur of the moment.
I just thought I'd pop round.
How are the boys?
Yeah, good. Good.
I mean really good.
Listen
I was thinking about Dad's old car,
and it's
it's just rusting away out there.
I thought maybe we could sell it.
Sell it?
Just hear me out.
Oh, no, I'm not selling.
It was your father's.
He loved that car!
You said you wanted me to have it.
To keep.
Not sell.
It's a family heirloom.
Something to remember him by.
Remember what, Mum?
Hey?
Him sitting at that table hour
after hour, just staring into space,
and then gone for weeks on end,
not knowing where
Do you know I could hear you?
Up all night, pacing around.
I might have been ten years old,
but I didn't miss a thing.
Now, what one of those lovely
memories do you want me to recall?
What is wrong with you?
I need a loan.
What?
Money, OK? I I need some money.
This whole separation thing,
keeping the house and the flat,
I can't afford it.
Well, move back in, then.
She won't have me, all right?
Do you not get it? She's moved on!
I'm sure that's not true.
I need your help, OK?
Dear I'm living on a pension.
I know. I know, it's just
anything you can do to help.
All I've got, it's tied up.
Investments, I
I have to give notice.
Let me Let me get my purse.
Let me have a look.
I might be able to help.
Look, it's fine. It's fine.
Honest, I should never have asked.
Here. Give the boys that from me.
Tell them to treat themselves.
I will. Thanks.
Next time, give me a ring first
and I'll
I'll make us a salad.
It's not that bad.
I've seen worse.
Well, the curtains are mine.
The one saving grace.
Exactly.
Thanks.
So, erm you're here
you're here just at the weekends?
Every other weekend.
So, during the week, I work.
I'm a mother. Responsible.
House to run.
And then, at the weekends,
it's like I'm 20 again.
Free and single.
It's weird.
The best of both worlds.
Mm. Exactly.
Maybe we should just have
this one drink and call it a night.
Is that what you want?
KEYS CLATTER IN THE BOWL
Hey.
Hey.
Coffee?
I'm good.
Where are the boys?
Oh, they're upstairs.
They've, er
They've been giving me tattoos.
How was your weekend?
Yeah, great. We went to the fair.
Boys had a sleepover.
Sleepover?
Ah, just Roger and Alison's,
but they were so excited.
You?
Oh, nothing much. I just
went out, you know.
Oh, these are finished.
Listen, I should, erm
Yeah.
I should get on.
Sure.
Oh, erm
where did you park the car?
I've looked everywhere.
The entire length of the street.
Well, no, it was there.
I promise you.
Maybe it's been stolen.
What?
Oh, God
Well, what are we gonna do?
We have to report it to the police.
Call the insurance.
Well, we can't afford a new car,
we're broke.
I know. Look, it's fine, all right?
I'll deal with it. I promise.
Thanks. Thank you.
No problem.
PHONE LINE RINGING
Come on, come on, come on
RINGING CONTINUES
Fi
He's not going to pick up.
RINGING CONTINUES
SHE SIGHS
Do you have a spare room?
You need to leave.
Both of you, you you need to
leave while we get this sorted out.
It will be sorted out. When our
solicitor calls back, we'll know.
Just go, please!
No!
We're not going anywhere.
Get out of my house!
No.
Now!
Fi!
Get out!
Stop it!
That is assault!
Now, you touch me again
and I'll get that officer back.
Maybe a night in the cells
will calm you down.
David, don't.
He doesn't mean it.
No, I do. She's insane.
Look at her.
I mean, no wonder he's gone.
PHONE BUZZES
How about a cup of tea?
Nobody wants a cup of tea.
For God's sake.
PHONE BUZZES
This might be her now.
Hello?
I need some air.
Just breathe. It's going to be OK.
What am I gonna do?
Where is he?!
What am I gonna tell the boys?
We're going to sort this out.
We'll find Bram,
we'll get all your stuff back
and get those people
out of your house.
They must've had my passport,
my birth certificate.
That was my signature
on the contract.
Who is this woman
pretending to be me?
I spoke to Emma.
The deeds.
Take a look.
It's David and Lucy Vaughan.
It's our house.
PHONE BUZZES
Hello?
WENDY:
'Starburst Cafe, Trafalgar Road.
'Bring the money
or I call the police.
'You've got an hour.'
Have you got it?
And what's that?
That's all I've got at the minute.
It's a grand.
I reported the car stolen,
put in a claim.
That will pay out at least 15K.
You can have it. All of it.
But you'll need to wait.
It's the best I can do.
We don't want 15K.
We want your house.