This Is Not My Life (2010) s01e04 Episode Script

Are you Harry? I blocked the chip.
But not for long.
You've got a conflict? No, just reviewing job satisfaction.
She was the one with the problem.
Maybe she found her niche though.
- Welcome to the Go-Go Club.
- I think you're like me.
We've been put here, given new memories.
That's why we have the same dreams, the nightmares.
I'm only going to tell you this once.
You've got to stay away from Jessica.
Gordy, how did you know I'd be here? I guess I got lucky.
That guy I told you about, called last night from the club.
He knew you were with me.
He knew your name.
- Do you want a new job? - Yes.
My wife thinks I'm having an affair, which it turns out I am.
Has Callie said anything? I think she's suspicious.
This is all I've ever wanted.
Husband, family.
So do you think you'll see much of Ross at work? No, he's just some guy who works in an office, - what is he going to say? - That's what I want to know.
You might just want to sit and say, just get some beer.
Just bust it over her head You just stay Are you nearly ready, Becks? Just give me one second.
One.
Hey, make sure you do my office, won't you? I think I've trod on something nasty.
Refresh your station? Go ahead.
Haven't done this for a while? Yeah.
No pressure, but I did put 50 credits on it.
No, no pressure at all.
Doug.
Mediocre on a good day.
The other bloke would be Will.
Engineer just moved here from Gaulton.
One kid, wife Theresa, wears the pants.
Best day, 18 over.
You seem to know a lot.
You'd be surprised what I know.
Huh.
Got to watch that crosswind.
So Stephen mentioned you were from Gaulton.
Yeah.
So how are you finding Waimoana? Ah, best little place in the world.
Except in Gaulton What's this? Ah, Gaulton.
Why the interest in Gaulton? The man's looking forwards not backwards.
Am I right? Absolutely.
You're up.
You owe us a round.
Club rules.
Yeah, yeah, sorry.
I should get that.
Hi, this is not a good time.
I need to see you.
Something weird is going on.
I'm going to cut in there, let's schedule it first thing.
Thanks so much for your help.
Suddenly I'm the guy they call after-hours.
Redeem yourself.
Definitely can't play golf.
What does Stephen know? What files? Alec, you in there? Uh, yeah, just coming now, love.
Heard you pull up ages ago.
Yeah, yeah, I Actually, it's about time I fixed up the old doll's house for Becky.
Really? What, you think she's too old? No, but I just never thought you'd get around to it.
Yeah.
Now that is a really lovely idea.
I went to see Dr.
Collins today.
I'm so ready for us to try again.
We talked about this before your accident.
Me trying for another baby.
- Oh, okay.
- Alec No, I mean, Dr.
Collins said that I might not remember everything.
Very convenient.
Anyway, I'm not taking contraception, so if it's going to happen, it's going to happen.
And I can't wait.
Morning.
Beautiful day.
Isn't it always? Have a good one.
Sorry for interrupting your leisure time yesterday.
I was with Stephen.
It's difficult.
Yeah, well, you started this.
I needed some perspective.
Second floor.
I understand.
Uh-huh, the new girl in Accounts, Rebecca? And her dog.
The old war memorial in Darrington.
I used to live near there with my grandmother and her golden retriever.
At least that's how I remember it.
And you think this isn't a coincidence? She looks like me.
I used to have her job.
I mean, did she grow up with some old lady who made her own crabapple jelly? Are we clones, related? I'm insane and it's awful.
Second floor.
Better keep moving in case Gordy's keeping track.
What? Is that likely? Your name came up.
Oh, I didn't tell him anything, if that's what you're worried about.
Okay, just keep me posted.
I have to go.
Oh, hi.
I was just coming to see you.
This must have fallen into the bin while I was cleaning yesterday.
I thought I lost it.
It's a lovely dog.
Ricky, yeah, he was neat.
Was he yours? My Aunt Suzie's.
I used to stay with her sometimes.
I'm from Darrington too, you know.
Actually, I've got a lot of work to do, and you probably do too, so, you know.
- Knock, knock.
- Hey.
I'm off.
Senior management powwow.
- Problem with the new girl? - Oh, just follow-up.
Checking she's flagged for the right courses.
Uh, forget it.
She'll be knocked up and married in no time, though I never said that.
Actually, this is where a decent psychological profile would help.
Do we have access? Senior management eyes only, I'm afraid.
Got to keep some secrets up in the third floor.
Oh, hey, I was looking for that paper - you delivered at the last conference.
- Water and Beyond.
Yeah, but I can't seem to access it.
You are such a klutz with computers.
New user.
Login Stephen Lovritch.
Hello, Stephen.
Open file, conference folders, Water and Beyond.
I understand.
Thanks, mate.
By the way, after yesterday's performance, perhaps a little time practicing on the driving range? Yeah, I'm on to it.
New user, login Stephen Lovritch.
- Third floor.
- I'm sorry, Alec.
This service is not available.
Please wait while you are connected to the building security.
No, no, no, cancel instruction.
I understand.
I need to talk to you.
You could try calling a girl first.
You met up with Alec Ross again today.
Well, you asked me to keep an eye on him.
And? Did he say anything? Uh-huh.
He told me he played golf yesterday.
Could be code for something more sinister.
Don't do that.
I don't even know what he's supposed to have done or why you're so interested.
Well, he's married, for a start.
Oh, so that's what Personal Systems is about.
You monitor for naughty behavior.
Let's forget about Alec Ross.
Let's go out, tonight.
Come on, say yes.
Another time, okay? I'll hold you to it.
Thanks, Gordy.
Most of my memories are so slippery except for a few details which are crystal clear.
- Crabapple jelly.
- Yeah.
See, if I was gonna write a program that gave people coherent lives, I'd select a whole lot of key signifiers.
What does that mean in English? Uh, significant events.
First day of school, first kiss, kid next door.
Nigel.
He was a little queen.
Lisa.
I had a crush.
Now you take enough of these signifiers, and you let the program randomly select.
And you end up with almost infinite possibilities.
Okay.
But they'll be overlapped, so you get a granny, Rebecca gets an aunt.
But you both get Darrington and golden retrievers.
What? How do you know all this stuff? I don't know.
Everyone tells me that I'm crap with computers but if I don't try, it just comes to me.
I took to lap dancing like a pro.
Does that make me a whore in my other life? That's what I'm trying to find out.
Not if you were a whore, specifically.
Okay, I'm glad we're clear on that.
Now Stephen hinted they had more on file about staff.
But I need access to his office.
Right.
All right.
One quick one Okay.
Enter.
Refresh your station? Again? New hygiene protocol.
Oh, no.
Oh, no.
For the love of What is that? Beetroot salad, Lunchtime special.
You're making it worse.
I'll get some carpet cleaner.
Oh, I'm outta here.
- Third floor.
- One moment, please.
You have access to this level for thirty minutes.
- Thank you.
No, thank you.
Third floor.
I get all the fun jobs.
Login required.
Login Stephen Lovritch.
Hello, Stephen.
Personnel file, Rebecca Morris.
Rebecca Morris, is that correct? Yes.
I understand.
What the This is the same file I've got.
All files on Rebecca Morris.
This command is not available.
Please consult your system My pass has only got 30 minutes.
Stephen's so full of it.
He's only got access to the same staff files as me.
New file, Jessica Wilmot.
I'm sorry, this service is not available.
We better move.
It's a memo from Stephen requesting login to central database.
Request is to a Mrs.
Hobbs.
There's only one female Hobbs, no first name listed.
She is head librarian.
Sounds racy and dangerous.
Let's go, Alec.
- Come on, Mr.
Computer Nerd.
- Okay, okay.
I just need to remove any traces that this computer was accessed.
Whatever happens, I'm glad I've got you on my side.
Maybe I'll thank you one day, maybe not.
No, seriously.
Without you Two more minutes, and I'm pretty sure that lift will stop working for me.
Yeah.
Jessica Wilmot, your access pass is about to expire.
Ground floor, please.
I understand.
Holy shit.
You scared the crap out of me.
You won't go out with me, but you were with Alec Ross.
- We were at work.
- Oh.
Yeah, you should see my knees.
I was scrubbing a carpet.
Alec hung around to keep me company, that's all.
What for? You have no right.
- I'm just looking out for you, Jess.
- Let go of me.
You got to feel it.
This amazing connection between us.
No, I don't.
I've been waiting my whole life for you.
- No.
- Come on.
You have no say over what I do or who I see, we're not together.
Is this a counseling issue? What? Because I can call somebody.
- Right now.
- No, don't do that.
No, if that's what it takes to get through to you.
Alec Ross means nothing to me.
He's just some married guy in a mid-life crisis trying to find himself.
Thought he could have me on the side.
Can he? Better off with me, Jess.
I'll take good care of you.
Call counseling, do what you want.
But leave me alone and stop stalking me.
Come on, you love reading.
Yeah, and I can download and read them on my own.
Libraries are fun.
There are real books, paper books.
Come on, pick you up after school.
Okay, whatever.
Can I go now? You are such a fantastic dad.
I must be ovulating.
What about a quick shot at the bull's-eye before work? Good morning.
Not interrupting anything, am I? Oh, God.
Sorry, Hope, shopping.
Won't be a tick.
To be continued.
Uh, well, I'm late.
Oh, don't rush off on my account.
Oh, no, I'm not.
I'm just late.
Second floor.
Stephen wants to see you.
- What time? - Now.
In his office.
Hi.
There were two people in my office last night.
The cleaner, who had a legitimate reason, and another person who did not.
Any idea who the other person was? That would have been me.
You're not even going to deny it? Well, I didn't think it was a big deal.
You don't even have access to this level.
I got through on Jessica's pass.
What were you doing? Just talking.
Don't lie to me.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Busted.
If you want to play around, that's your business, but not in my bloody office.
Yeah, I mean, honestly, I didn't plan it, mate.
But when it was clear she was up for it, I mean, you know I'm sorry, mate.
Won't happen again.
It had better not.
Hey, thanks, mate.
I owe you one.
Damn right.
Alec, you have a call from Personal Systems.
Open.
That was a warning.
Hope you got the message.
You prick.
- It must have been awkward.
- Not really.
Stephen and I had a good laugh about it, actually.
You're lying.
Who the hell are you? Stay away from Jessica.
I'm a happily married man.
That's a joke.
Right? Jessica doesn't need you messing with her head.
Stay away.
Final warning.
Call ended.
Hey.
What the hell did you say to him? - I'm sorry? - Gordy.
That shit about me messing with your head.
Aren't you? This isn't a game.
People disappear, they get replaced.
They get bullets in their head.
So you say, I haven't seen anything.
It happened.
Gordy could be part of it, okay? We can't afford to piss him off.
What am I supposed to do? Lie on my back and take it because it will be best for you? He tipped off Stephen that we were in his office last night.
- Shit.
- Nah, you think? So what did you say? That we were having it off, more or less.
I didn't have any choice.
If we want to get any further with this We again.
You know what? You've got your little notebook, - but there is no proof.
- 'Cause Callie wiped the I know, she wiped the message that you left yourself.
It doesn't matter how many times you say it, it still sounds loopy You go home to your wife and family.
I can take care of myself.
I don't know why, but Alec is so much more attentive these days.
That is so great, Callie.
You deserve a bit of happiness after everything.
And are you guys still doing counseling? No, not necessary.
No, I suppose it's not.
One must not get complacent.
What are you saying? Oh, I hate this.
I told Stephen to leave the office gossip where it belongs.
Hope you tell me.
Well I really like you.
So I'm not coming on too strong and all that? No, you silly.
I mean, it's I feel this is amazing connection between us.
Me too.
Like I've been waiting my whole life for you.
Well, that's how I feel, the same.
I'm so glad you think that way.
She shouldn't be too much longer.
No worries.
I wish I could take real books home.
Oh, you've changed your tune.
It was kind of like I forgot what real books were, until I saw them and suddenly I remembered again.
Can I help you? I'm Mrs.
Hobbs.
- Alec Ross.
- Yes.
I work over at Waimoana Water and That's right.
You're over there with Stephen, aren't you? Yeah.
I was thinking about starting a work-based book club, maybe around educational themes.
Well, that's lovely, Alec.
I'd be more than happy to respond to a request from Stephen along the lines you're suggesting.
Right.
I think that would be more appropriate.
Absolutely.
My pleasure.
Oh, Mrs.
Hobbs.
My daughter Becky and I were wondering when we were here last.
Could you Would you mind? Becky Ross? Login, Mrs.
Hobbs file request, Becky Ross.
I understand.
Oh.
Not since she was three.
Wow! We'll have to do something about that, eh? Thank you.
Jessica.
I didn't track you.
You said you didn't like it, so I didn't.
How do you do it, Gordy? How do you keep tabs on me all the time? It's not something they like me to talk about.
Fine.
Goodbye, Gordy.
Wait.
Wait.
Do I get a cup of coffee at least? At least this time you asked.
This is all I need.
Looks just like mine.
Yeah, that's the beauty of the system.
See, here's the street, and here are you and me.
We each have a unique signal.
Simple, but effective.
So what? You watch everyone all the time? Well, it's sort of just for emergencies.
You know, if a kid gets lost or somebody has an accident.
It helps keep Waimoana the safest little place in the world.
Yeah, but I'm not a lost kid, Gordy.
It made me angry, seeing all those men at the club taking advantage of you.
- I knew you're better than them.
- Yeah, okay.
- No.
I love you.
You can't.
I do.
From the first moment I saw you You don't even know me.
I think you should go.
Reading a magazine.
One trip to the library and suddenly you're all brainy.
Oh, yeah, that's me.
I'm so annoyed with Hope.
What's she done now? Spreading nasty gossip.
About you and some girl at work.
Oh, Cal.
She even implied we needed more counseling.
Cal, it's not true.
I swear to you.
I know.
I know because you couldn't do what you do with me and be with anyone else.
Isn't it obvious? Things are not that great between Hope and Stephen.
She's taking it out on us.
- Yeah.
- Is it No, no, not at all.
Either that or she's got the hots for you too.
Yeah.
Well, it's too bad.
'Cause you're all mine.
What if we were on somebody else's wish list? A what? Davo wants a nice girl from the country, and hey, here I am, perfect.
Only, I don't feel the same, so I get moved.
And gosh, look, here's Rebecca and suddenly, he feels this amazing connection, and like he's been waiting all his life for her.
I get bumped on to the club, and there's a guy there who wants to rescue me, and suddenly, he feels this amazing connection.
It fits.
It could all be a coincidence, but it fits.
Yeah, that's possible.
And Gordy told me how he tracks us.
He's got some kind of a program on his PEG.
Could you get hold of it? I don't know.
Wouldn't have to be for long.
- Hi.
- Hi, Gordy.
I'm sorry if I seemed rude and ungrateful before.
No.
I felt something between us too but I just didn't want to trust my feelings.
So have I blown it or you still want me? More than anything.
If you'd just give me a chance.
Well, I'm here, aren't I? So, you work in Personal Systems? Yeah.
It's an important job.
Good income, bonus, cabin credits.
You look out for people? Yeah, I guess.
You look out for me, try to keep me safe? Yes.
Oh, I just I wish I could believe you but Let's just say my track record isn't that great where men are concerned.
Well, I'm not lying.
I'm not.
You're so beautiful.
Just make yourself comfortable.
I need to use the bathroom.
I'm not going anywhere.
I don't know how long I'll need.
Are you sure? It's not like I haven't done it before.
If there's any other way or Just make it worth it.
I'm back.
- Hey.
- Hi.
I don't know why you changed your mind last night.
I don't even want to know.
But I promise you won't regret it.
JW 3698.
Good to go.
Can I help you? Yeah, hi.
Can I see Mrs.
Hobbs, please? Login required.
Login, Mrs.
Hobbs file request.
I'm sorry, user voice recognition not activated.
Please try again.
Login Mrs.
Hobbs file req Hello, Mrs.
Hobbs.
Jessica Wilmot.
Services.
I'm sorry, service files are a safe-way security option.
Please consult your systems administrator.
Shit.
File request, Alec Ross.
I'm sorry, this file is under review, and currently not available.
No, I'm not saying that cleaners can't have their own book club or access to the classics, but Louise here is perfectly capable of dealing with your request.
Was there anything else, dear? Um I hope it goes well.
Jane Austen is one of my favorites too.
File request, Callie Ross.
Do you wish to open this file now? File transfer activated.
Louise, yes, I'm expecting a call from the board.
So unless it's anything of vital importance, could you please deal with the other client inquiries? Thank you.
Oh, thank God.
I knew you'd come back.
Don't do that.
I had to take a shortcut.
This thing blocks our chips.
But I needed the program that I downloaded from Gordy's PEG It works.
Is that something? Yeah.
Did you find out anything about me? There was no file for you or no file for me either.
Oh, so it's another dead end.
Not quite.
I don't know about you or me, but some people definitely choose to be here.
Just tell me what you think.
Hi, I'm Adrian Zanoski, and I want an exciting job like a spy or something.
Like James Bond, you know, with a beautiful girlfriend.
Can I ask for that? You can ask for anything you want within reason, Adrian.
So, maybe I save her and she loves me for it.
Because I'm a hero, and even though she's had a really hard life, she's still a beautiful flower, like in that old movie, you know.
And it's a classic, it's got um, it's got Julia Roberts in it.
- Erin Brockovich.
Yes.
No, no, no, no.
The other one.
The She meets the rich guy and they go shopping and Pretty Woman.
Pretty Woman.
Yeah.
Yeah, classic.
Because he saves her and she loves him for it.
I want to be that guy.
Stop it.
Are you okay? At least now we know we're not crazy.
Why aren't there any files on us? Well, maybe there are.
I just I don't know how to access them yet.
That felt real.
You better go.
Gordy's coming over soon.
Oh, you don't have to see him anymore.
Well, it's better if we have him on side than against us.
Okay.
I'll unblock your chip now and mine when I get home.
Now we know we can do this.
We can't afford to blow it.
Thanks, Mr.
Computer Nerd.
Shit.
Mrs.
Ross, please be calm.
I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding.
- We will get to the bottom.
- What's up? Oh, my darling.
Mr.
Ross? You know he is, you idiot.
- How could you put me through that? - What's going on? This halfwit said you were unconscious or worse.
They thought you were in the garage.
Does he look unconscious or dead to you? It's okay, Cal.
It's okay.
It's not his fault.
Oh, promise me you won't ever leave me, Alec.
Promise me.
It's okay.
It's okay.
Promise me.
I'm here now, I'm here.
Yeah, sorry I'm late.
You know, every time something goes wrong, there he is, Alec bloody Ross.
What are you talking about? You know how I said that it's impossible to track everyone all the time? Yeah.
Well, there's an emergency trigger if somebody stops moving.
Everybody moves a little bit, even when they're asleep.
So if somebody stops moving completely, it means that they are dead or close to it.
After a couple of hours, an alarm sounds, Wellness sends medics.
Standard operating procedure.
What happened to Alec? Well, they turned out to put him in a body bag and there he was, nothing wrong with him.
So what was it? Equipment failure? Happens but Well, why him? I mean, it's like he's sent here to plague me.
And what about me, Gordy? What have I been sent here for? To be my angel.
Can I smoke? Sorry.
I just need to smoke.
Oh, shit.
What I want I want out of here.
I want to pull the plug and be gone.
My mother My mother made me think I could do anything.
And God knows I tried.
Superwoman.
Did I make the world a better place? Am I better off? No lover, no kids, nothing, no.
No life, just a career, and now she's dead.
Did I mention that? My mother was killed by some punks, over a few lousy C credits.
She lied to me.
Can't do it all.
Alec? Alec, are you in there? Won't be a sec.
Go on, Emily.
I'm gonna use her money to buy a new life.
I want a husband.
I want children.
I want a nice house.
Don't want to give a shit about anything.
You know, except cutting school lunches.
I want a husband who will love me as much as I love him.
All I want is to be loved.
Could I have that? Hey.
What have you been doing out there? Oh, you know, Becky's doll's house.
I've been thinking about complaining to Wellness.
Look, still shaking.
I love you.
I need you.
I know you do.