Cheaters (2022) s01e12 Episode Script

Episode 12

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Oh, great.
So, erm, this guy's from Portugal,
and he donated sperm
to help afford to do a PhD.
Well, that's something.
A clever one.
Mm. Ooh, sorry.
Oh, Esther. This looks delicious.
It's just from the shop.
Oh. You couldn't be bothered
to make a cake
for your grandad's big day, Josh?
I'm joking!
I'm joshing with you, Joshie.
You've done a lovely job.
Time to get your fill of booze
before baby time. Baby time!
Oh, God, no.
I'm not actually getting pregnant.
That's Georgia's thing,
that's always been the deal.
Well, congratulations, anyway.
It's fucking great.
Thanks. Yeah,
it's scary, but it's exciting.
I'm glad we didn't
announce anything.
I wouldn't want
to overshadow you two.
Announce what?
Nothing.
Oh, my God, are you and Josh
No, I just meant
Nothing to report.
I just mean It's your day.
Well, and Harold's, obviously.
Mainly his.
But I'm so happy for you guys.
CLANG!
You're like the, the bar to
relationships, you know?
You're just like, happy and
supportive, and, yeah
Yeah, well, you know
I mean, we have to work for it.
Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah, yeah. Yeah.
I know. I just mean,
you make it look easy.
You know? I mean, hey,
maybe it is easier
when it's two It's two women.
Erm, I don't think it is easier.
No, no. I just mean
I mean
Maybe I should have done that.
Maybe you should have
a drink of water or something?
Yeah.
That's a good idea.
Josh, as host,
I think it's your duty to give
a little speech
in honour of your grandad.
Dad, you know Josh isn't great
at public speaking.
He's been doing the lunch,
let him finish it in peace.
No, no, no, no.
I think it's a great idea
and your grandad will be
very touched.
Erm Right, OK.
Ahem.
Erm Erm, so we're all here to
celebrate Grandad.
Erm, Harold. Erm, a, erm
A grandad, a dad, a husband.
Yeah. Born during the Blitz!
That's right.
Erm Yeah, although I'm not sure
they ever actually bombed Reading.
Sit down, Josh. No need to suffer.
SHE LAUGHS
Family, that's what it's all
about, isn't it?
And I'm very glad to have such
a wonderful family.
So, I'd like you all to raise your
glass and drink to yourselves.
Well, one more toast,
to those that we miss so very much.
And first among them,
my own dear darling, Rita.
It's coming up to five years now
since we lost her.
Something you want to share with
the rest of us, Dad?
Hm, what? No. Well, then maybe you
could put your phone away
while your dad's giving
a lovely speech?
I was just saying I'm going to
be a bit longer.
Oh, yeah, that scans.
That's a good metaphor for the rest
of your life, actually, Dad.
Nothing in life is as important as
the new woman in it.
I was just No, honestly,
I don't know how someone as selfish
and self-involved as you can come
from someone like Grandad.
All right, I don't mind a bit of
sparring,
but you're taking it
a little bit too far, Joshie.
Simmer down a little bit, Josh.
I say simmer up.
Let's have it all out.
OK, the drunkest person in the room
is not the one
we need the input from right now.
Oh, fuck off, Nina. Hey, don't speak
to my wife like that.
Don't speak to her wife like that!
Yeah, control your missus, Joshie.
What? OK, Dad,
that is not what I meant!
Calm down, Nina,
stress is bad for the baby.
Oh, no, Grandad,
she's not pregnant now.
I'm going to be the one who carries.
You're not listening, Dad,
it's in a test tube.
Excuse me? What did you just say?
I wasn't
Don't say that about our
DOOR OPENS
Hey, no, no, Grandad,
you don't have to.
I'll be right back up. I just,
you know, I just needed a minute.
Yeah, well, maybe I
needed a minute as well.
Yeah, but it's freezing out here.
I'm all right, stop fussing.
I'm sorry I ruined your birthday.
You didn't ruin anything.
It's a glorious day.
Don't be so hard on your dad,
he's doing his best.
Well, I mean, hardly!
He's still shagging about.
He's a grown-up.
Well, ye-yeah, I mean,
in the loosest sense of the word.
It's not his fault, Joshie.
How is it not his fault?
I mean, you were married to
Grandma for 60 years.
You know, never even looked
at another woman.
Right?
I was a young man.
Me and your gran,
we got married very young.
I'm afraid your dad probably
knew about some of it.
I wasn't a saint, Josh.
Well, then, I'm not like
either of you.
DOOR OPENS
Let's do it. You and me.
Let's do it. Do what?
Everybody. Erm, I've got an
announcement to make.
Or, actually, we've got an
announcement to make.
Erm
We're getting married.
We're engaged.
We are?
Yeah! Yeah, we are!
Yay!
THEY CHEER AND CLAP
That's fantastic! Whoo!
PHONE VIBRATES
Hey. I know how you fuss,
so I got that travel wallet
you told me about.
I got my tickets, my passport,
everything. Dad did good, huh?
Yep. Yep.
I even booked a cab to JFK.
Great. That's good for you.
Hope everything's
good in old London town?
All's fine.
You know, actually, it's not.
It's kind of shitty and I don't even
know what to say to you right now.
You know they asked me if I wanted
a vegan meal on the flight?
HE CHUCKLES
Is that the craziest thing
you ever heard of?
Sorry. Just got rid of my family.
God, never again.
I've left Zack.
Yeah, I mean, well, I think I've
I think I've left him.
Oh.
And that doesn't mean that you have
to do anything immediately.
Erm I should probably, erm,
say something.
Erm Erm, me and Esther
..we got, erm
..engaged.
What?
Yeah. This afternoon.
I-I mean, it's complicated,
but, erm
Yeah, we're, erm,
we're going to get married.
And, you know, in light of that,
I think, erm, you and I should
probably stop whatever this is.
Or has been.
You were all over me this morning.
Yeah.
Things events, changed.
I-I'm sorry.
Just stop.
I'm trying to do
the right thing here.
You're a coward, Josh.
Go home.
MUSIC: Liahr
by Biig Piig
# My mistake
# One night couldn't hurt
# I'm almost certain, babe
# What a stupid thing I said
# I know I made
# My bed when we undressed
# Just couldn't help it, aye
# I'm still working it out and under
# Truth told,
never spent time on my own
# My guy doesn't like me now at all
# I tried calming him down,
it got boring
# What's a night rush
worth in the morning?
# All right, you can be mad
if you want
# But don't come crying to me
when you're drunk
# Speak lots, but you don't know
what you want, babe
# What's a typo worth?
# Could you call me?
# Liar. #
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