Smother (2021) s02e02 Episode Script

1
No one's gonna tell me
It's a trick of the light
May never come
But I'm willing to wait
What can I say?
I'm a man of the faith
And there's an ocean
In my body
And there's a river
In my soul
And I'm crying
[Grace]
How did they get in?
[Elaine]
Why wasn't the alarm set?
[Anna]
Because Calum
takes pictures and
[overlapping arguing]
Can everyone just stop?!
I refuse to allow whoever
did this to reduce us
to a general bloody panic!
This has to be about
Dad's death.
Well, we don't know
that for certain.
Is there another huge lie
that you've told recently?
She's right, what else
could it refer to?
How did they even get in?
[Val] There's no sign
of a break in but
I'm sure I locked the back door
before I went to bed.
Where was the lipstick?
In my bag in the kitchen.
So they had
a good look around first.
Unless they were already
in the house.
You said yourself
Calum's has been asking
a lot of questions lately.
No way, he wouldn't do this.
- I'm calling Joe.
- [Val] No you're not.
The last thing
we need now are the guards
breathing down our necks again.
[Grace]
Mam, this is serious.
Someone broke into our house
while we were sleeping.
Someone was walking around
your bedroom.
You can't just
stick your head in the sand.
Somebody was here.
Somebody who knows!
No, you're not involving
the guards, Grace,
because I already know
who it was.
It's Finn. It has to be.
It's the only thing
that makes sense.
How does it?
How does he know
that we lied?
Well, he told Anna he's
been here over a week.
And people talk.
Who knows what he's heard.
You really think he's capable
of something like this?
Well, that's just
the point, isn't it?
We have no idea what
he's capable of.
[birds sing]
[sombre music]
[Elaine]
Where were the boys?
[Anna] They're asleep.
[Val] We were all asleep.
I mean, what about the alarm?
[Val]
We haven't been using it.
Calum goes out early for
walks, taking pictures.
He set it off a few times.
It will be on from now on.
Maybe they should come
and stay with me.
Absolutely not.
I'm just thinking
of their safety.
You have no idea who Finn is,
he could be dangerous.
Were you talking to him
at the party?
Only for erm,
for a minute, yeah. Why?
- Just wondered if you
might have let something slip.
- Anna!
I mean, not deliberately,
but in passing,
maybe you said something
that made him question
Sorry, so you're asking what?
If I accidently blurted out
my guilt to Denis's son?
How stupid do you think I am?
[Val] Okay, can we all just
take a breath here?
I mean, it could just be
a bunch of local kids
playing a prank.
I just thought it better
that you were informed.
Yeah, I appreciate that.
Well, the boys will be up soon.
You should go.
Or they might want to know
what's going on.
Well, I'll walk you out.
[Frank] Early riser.
[sighs] I've never been
much of a sleeper.
Well, you get that
from your dad.
Denis only needed
five hours a night
He was up before the birds.
Look, I'm sorry he didn't
do right by you.
I never approved of that.
Look, I've been thinking, er
Have you done any labouring?
Brick-laying,
plastering, fittin'.
[Frank]
Well, if you fancy
earning a few bob,
we could always do with
an extra pair of hands
on the site.
Sure.
Thanks.
Least I could do.
Was he like you?
My dad?
Denis and I could not have
been more different
Come by the site after lunch.
I'll introduce you to Tommy,
the foreman.
Did you see how
defensive she was?
I mean, doesn't that
make you suspicious?
Elaine didn't do this,
don't forget
she has the most to lose.
[exhales]
They are becoming
so attached to her.
I mean, she can do no wrong
as far as Calum is concerned.
Listen
It's easy to be
a weekend parent.
You are the one who has
been there through
every sickness, every loss.
That's what being
a real mother is.
Morning, love.
How did you sleep?
Good.
What's going on?
Why was Elaine around here?
Nothing. Just family stuff.
[pensive music]
[groans]
Find what you were looking for?
Most impressive.
It will be.
So, have, er
You and Frank been
working together long?
About six months now.
He looks after
the site and staff
and I handle the design,
marketing, and sales.
Look here.
Granite kitchen islands.
Just got a deal on them
for every home in the estate.
Looks expensive.
Oh. Exactly.
Supplier needed to
shift it and in I swooped.
Don't tell Frank, though.
It's a surprise.
[Grace]
Mam, I was thinking
Maybe I should postpone
the opening of the café.
What? Why would you do that?
I've put a lot
on the line for this.
All the money from Dad.
Plus a loan for refurbishments,
Not to mention
the months of planning.
You said yourself,
you don't know what
Finn might be capable of.
Listen, youyou do
not need to worry about this.
I can take care of it.
How exactly?
Well, I'm going to pay him
to go back
into whatever hole
he crawled out of.
You and Dad think
money solves everything.
No, I just think Finn
had been naive.
I mean, come on,
everyone has a price, Grace.
Just trust me, yeah?
This is your dream.
And I am not gonna let
anyone take that away from you.
Come on.
If this goes pear-shaped,
it's on you.
[sombre music]
[lighter clicks]
They'll kill you.
You should probably quit.
Are you going to start
telling me what to do
now as well?
No.
You talk to your mother
about Singapore yet?
I'm not even supposed to know
that she's looking at flights.
You should just tell her
you don't want to go.
She just won't
tell me anything.
Treats me like a child.
I think maybe you should
talk to somebody about it.
You seem
Not like you've not
been in a good place
for a while now.
My father just died.
I know.
I thought you'd understand.
Calum, II do.
Calum, I'm trying to.
Calum, wa
Well, there's no sign
of any infection, Mrs Kennedy,
so I'm going to say
it's just a virus.
A couple of days rest
and plenty of fluids
will sort it out.
Are you not going to
give me antibiotics?
Oh. Antibiotics don't work
on viral infections.
I'd rather you just
gave me a dose.
Just in case.
I understand what
you're saying but
you really don't need them.
So you're saying you won't
give them to me?
I guess I am.
You're welcome. [scoffs]
[bells toll in distance]
Hey!
Hey!
Hey, Finn!
What is it you want?
Is it money?
[scoffs]
- Where does this come from?
- Like you don't know.
I don't know.
There's nothing for you here.
Dad's dead.
We all have lives to lead,
you may as well just leave.
So you're angry with me
for being here?
Or with your dad for
shagging about?
'Cause you can't
blame me for that.
Just go home.
Whatever you're looking for,
you won't find it here.
[Joe] Grace!
[dramatic music]
- I don't want to talk about it.
- Yeah?
[Joe] Did they take anything
or move anything?
No, just scribbled on
the mirror in her lipstick.
What do you want me to do?
Mum says do nothing
so we do nothing.
Even though it affects us all,
even though we're all scared.
Unless she tells us
it's okay first
We can do nothing.
It's pathetic.
I-I'm sure she means well.
No, she does, but that's not
always what's best for me.
- Hey, hey, hey.
- [sighs]
Hey.
I'm scared, Joe.
[sniffles]
[tense music]
Get away from me.
Er
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
[door closes]
- [knocking on door]
- [Jenny] Come in.
Oh, hey.
It is so good to be back.
Mrs Kennedy just
left my office,
she said you were
rude and patronising.
Well, that's not true.
You know how much
hassle a complaint
can bring down on top of us.
So what, I should
prescribing medicine
to patients that they
don't actually need?
No.
I just want to make sure
you're taking this seriously.
that you have
the best interest
of the clinic
at heart this time.
And that better be
the last complaint I get.
[door closes]
[car alarm sounds]
- [baby cries]
- Oh, whoa, whoa.
Jesus. Oh, Jesus.
- [Cathy] Is he okay?
- [Finn] Yeah.
- Oh, you
- Hey, sweetheart.
- He's all right.
- [Cathy] Baby
- He's fine.
- [baby fusses]
Oh, there we go.
There [indistinct]
- Oh.
- You okay?
- I'm so sorry.
- All right, away?
Hey, hey, hey.
Oh, you're Finn, right?
II met you at the Ahern's.
Er, I'm Cathy.
Joe's wife.
Not married yet.
Just saw him out today.
[tense music]
Hey! Hi.
Calum! This is a nice surprise.
I just wanna give you this.
Housewarming gift.
Oh, my
Thank you!
Can I come in?
Ofof course.
Yes. [laughs]
- Hey.
- [gasps]
Sorry, I didn't mean to.
Did I?
- Did I scare you?
- [scoffs]
No, you didn't scare me.
So is everything okay
with Grace?
Why?
Well, I bumped
into her earlier.
She seemed a little bit upset
about me being here.
Just wondered if you knew
anything about that.
Well, you know, she has
an awful lot on her mind
at the moment,
I wouldn't worry about it.
I just think if me and you
had the chance to proper
clear the air
put to bed any confusion
about me being here
looking for money.
A-are you?
I'm offended, Val.
[chuckles]
Just answer the question.
Do you think I'm owed money?
I think this is a very
complicated situation.
and we all need time
to get our heads around it.
So if you would just
you would just respect that.
Of course!
[stirring music]
[engine starts]
You Tommy?
Who's asking?
I'm Finn.
My Uncle Frank said
I should report to you
for day labouring.
-"Uncle"?
- Yeah
Denis was my dad.
Christ. Jesus, Kid.
He got around didn't he?
You know, I get the feeling
he wasn't all that well liked.
Depends on whose side
you were on.
How do you mean?
His or yours
Ah. Good. You've met.
[Tommy] Yeah, just now.
So you think you can
find a spot for him?
Suppose I'll have to.
Listen, er
I need to talk to you
about the wages.
Yeah, what about them?
[Tommy] I checked last night
and again this morning.
They haven't hit my account.
- You sure?
- Like I said, I checked twice.
Must be some sort
of glitch at the bank.
I'll give them a call
and get it sorted out.
- Put these on.
- [sighing] Mm.
You're with me.
[sighs]
It's stunning.
- Do you think?
- I do.
I love it. It's perfect.
Thank you. Thank you.
You're brilliant.
Hey.
You look tired.
I haven't been
sleeping much lately.
Why don't you
rest here for a while?
Take a load off.
You were at
Val's house earlier
Yeah. That's right.
Mum wouldn't tell me
what's going on.
Will you?
[car appoaching]
[stirring music]
Hey.
Grace mentioned
you had a visitor last night.
[sighs] Despite the fact I
specifically asked her not to.
Yeah, if only there was
somebody you could call
- when you had a break-in.
- Uh-uh, see,
it's nothing to worry about.
You don't know that.
Just trust me
on this one, okay?
Iit was just a practical
joke played by
an estranged family member.
Do you you want me
to have a word with him?
No.
I don't want him to think
we're on to him.
I mean, if you wanted to
do something, you might just
do a little digging for me.
We, er, we don't pull records
for personal use.
No, no. Of course not.
I know that.
But, look, we know
nothing about him and
you know how
vulnerable Grace is.
I'll, er,
I'll see what I can do.
Thank you.
Okay.
So someone was there
while we were sleeping?
Why did she call you?
Because Jacob and you
were in the house at the time
and she just felt
I should be kept informed.
There really isn't anything
to worry about.
Then why did they invite you
over at the crack of dawn?
Look,
I only told you because
I don't think it's right to
keep things from you.
but please,
just stay out of this.
Your Gran will do what
she thinks is right.
Now get some rest.
I'll make us
something to eat.
And then
I'll run you home later.
- No, I can walk.
- No, no, no. Not at all.
I promised Jacob
I'd bring him over
my old phone anyway.
Here.
Snuggle.
We're not open.
Ah. It's just me. I wanted
to drop these things off
before your
big opening tomorrow.
Alanna, you've already
given too much.
[sighs]
Ah, they look great.
The whole place does.
You must be really proud.
Grace?
It's fine.
Enough. Sit, sit.
It's normal to be nervous,
it's a big step for you
going it alone.
It's what I want.
Stand on my own two feet,
not rely on anyone else.
But I don't know if
that's possible here.
Too many ghosts.
Yeah, I get that.
I have a flat in Dublin
if you need some space.
Thank you.
It's okay.
Did you bring it?
[chuckles] I always keep
my promises.
Oh, brilliant! Thank you.
Oh. You may adopt him.
I can help you set it up.
[chuckles]
One eye.
Did you just give
Jacob a phone?
Yeah, but it's not
new or anything.
Well, that's not the point,
though, is it?
He lost the last one
and we agreed
he'd pay for half
the new one.
I wasn't even using it.
I'm trying to teach him
something here,
about the value of things.
I appreciate that.
But, uh
you know, to be honest,
I just miss being able
to speak to my son
without always having to go
directly through you.
But
You know, II didn't mean
any disrespect.
If it makes you
feel uncomfortable,
I'll take it back.
And that just makes me what?
The bad guy?
[sighs] Just forget it.
It's done.
Anyway,
I'm bringing him back
to Singapore at mid-term.
so it might come in useful.
You can't do that.
They just lost their father.
Andtheir grandfather.
They need their stability.
Maybe I'm not being clear.
I won't let you do that.
If you try and stand
in our way
I'll go the guards,
And I'll tell them everything.
- Anna, stop.
- What?
You think you get off
scot-free in that scenario?
You have heard of perverting
the course of justice.
Tell her, Mam.
Tell her it's the
best for the boys.
[Val] Anna
Be reasonable, love.
I don't believe this.
I don't fuckin'
believe this.
Please don't take to heart
what she said.
She's threatening me.
No she's not,
she's just panicking.
She's terrified.
She isn't thinking clearly.
Okay, well, I am.
So you can tell her
this for me.
If she makes any attempt
to take my children
out of this country
without my consent,
I will apply
for full legal custody.
From what I can see,
it'd be a hell of a lot safer
out of this family for good.
[Val]
You'll take them to Singapore.
I'll make sure of it.
[car door closes]
[engine starts]
[birds sing]
[Grace] Hi.
I thought I'd bring breakfast.
Did you get much
sleep last night?
I have a new baby.
Sleeplessness comes
with the territory.
[baby coos]
I've been thinking of
how good you've been to me
over the years,
and
when I was sick,
you were the one that
was always turning up when I
I just wanted to let you know
how much I appreciated that.
And that I'm here
for you, too.
Where is this coming from?
I don't know how to say this
other than to just say it.
I saw a red mark on Noah's leg
a few days ago and
I know how hard
it's been and
you're frustrated
and exhausted and
Sorry, are you accusing me
of hurting my own baby?
No, I just want to understand
and to help if you need it.
They're called
strawberry birthmarks.
Google it.
And you can take your coffee
and your appreciation
and your fucking
judgmental eyes
out of my house. Now.
You know, I have to say,
I think it's rich,
you of all people, questioning
my mental stability.
Get out.
[door closes]
Tommy.
The hell's going on?
You're contracted to work
until six o'clock.
Well, I'll tell you
where you could
put that contract now,
Frank.
with the wages that still
haven't appeared in my account.
I was on to the bank, okay?
They're trying to get
to the bottom of it.
You're telling me
as it stands,
you don't have
the money to pay me?
No, I do.
- Well, I did, it's
- You can't pay us,
but I hear you can splash out
thirty grand
on posh granite worktops
for kitchens
- that aren't even built yet.
- What?
- Does that sound fair to you?
- Well, what's going on?
The wages haven't been paid.
So what, you're leaving
halfway through a job?
What do you think that's
gonna do for your reputation?
What fucking business is
it of yours?
- Hey!
- I'm your boss.
And you and your men
better get back to work
or I'll have you replaced
by the morning.
Well, good luck with that.
Because by tonight,
I'll make sure every contractor
in Munster knows exactly
what sort of a shit show
you're operating here.
All right, lads.
[truck door closes]
Fuck's sake.
Is it not freezing?
The cold water brings you
close to you pain barrier,
It's euphoric.
Can I come?
Sure.
I'm not a strong swimmer.
Stick to the shallows.
[sombre music]
[lighter flicks]
[indistinct]
Oh! Whoa!
You got to get your head in.
[tense music]
- You ready? Go quick.
- Yeah.
- Go on.
- Ahh! Come on!
- [indistinct]
- What are you gonna do?
- Ready?
- Yeah.
[dramatic music]
Calum!
[muffled shouts]
Calum!
Calum! Finn!
[gasps]
That was good!
What was that?!
- Fuckin' hell!
- [Anna] Calum! Calum!
- [Finn] You okay?
- [laughs]
- It's a rush though, right?
- Yeah! Yeah.
[stammers]
It brings you close, man.
- Yeah!
- Clears you, right?
- Yeah.
- You done well.
[Anna] Out! Out of the water!
Calum! Come on! Now!
Calum!
Let's go.
You could've drowned.
I had him, he was safe.
Seeing as I don't
know you from Adam
I don't find that
terribly reassuring.
- Come on. Let's go home.
- I'm fine.
It's freezing,
you need a hot shower.
Would you just leave me alone?
I'll be home in a bit, yeah?
That was intense.
Tell me about it.
She still treats me like
I'm six years old.
You're lucky, you know?
Never even knew my dad.
If you have any questions,
you can ask.
I'd like to see where he died.
[stirring music]
Here it is.
How did you get your scar?
Long story.
I'll tell you sometime.
You?
It's a house fire.
When I was a kid.
I'm going swimming tonight.
You should come.
In the dark.
It's a whole level altogether.
Yeah.
Sure.
[indistinct chatter]
[chuckles] Come in.
Oh, my God!
Oh, my God, it's amazing!
Oh, I've got Prosecco.
Oh, Alanna already
dropped off champagne.
- Anna, will you do the honors?
- [door closes]
Oh. It looks beautiful, honey.
- Oh, thank you.
- It's really what you wanted.
[laughter]
That was great.
My, God. Ah.
Thank you.
A toast
[glasses clink]
We wish you all the luck
in the world.
Grace, we're all so
proud of you.
To Grace.
To Grace's cafe.
- [all] To Grace's café!
- Thank you.
I wanted it to be a surprise.
Yeah, well, it was.
Well done.
It was a total fuckin' surprise
that you took the money
that was meant for the wages
and you spend it on
thirty grand's worth
of countertops.
Obviously I didn't realise
the margins were
so tight this month.
Yeah, then why
didn't you ask me?
You know, I'm the one in charge
of managing the budget.
and the contractors
and the schedules.
A surprise is
the last thing I bloody need.
[music and indistinct chatter]
- [Grace] Okay. Oh!
- [cheering]
It's setting up rather noisy.
Congratulations.
Looks brilliant.
Thanks.
Ah, so, Cathy didn't come?
I don't know.
She said she was tired, so
She sends her love.
Erm, can we talk?
Maybe later.
- Ah! Here he is!
- [Finn] Hey.
Congratulations.
Er Oh. Hi.
Look, I get why
you're not thrilled to see me.
Really, I do.
All I'm asking for is a chance.
So are you only kissing
blood relatives then?
Ah.
Mm.
- [Joe] No word yet.
- [Val] Finn?
But I [indistinct]
Anything yet?
Put in some feeders.
Probably take a few days.
But, er, I was thinking
you should change it up.
Maybe he has a key.
Thank you.
[sniffs]
I'm really sorry about before,
Erm, I just
I have to say this out loud
or I'm going to regret it.
I love you.
Always have.
I tried to make it
go away but it won't.
Stop.
I will.
If that's what you want
but, erm
If there's any chance at all
that you might feel
the same then
I don't know.
Maybe we can salvage something.
It's not about us anymore.
It's about your family.
They don't deserve this.
I refuse to be a home wrecker.
I've seen what
that does to a family.
So, yes.
I love you
No.
[Frank]
This is about professionalism.
You know, I've always done
right by people.
Business associates,
they didn't trust
Denis for years,
they would still sign
the contracts with us.
because they knew whatever
shenanigans Denis was up to,
they could still put
their faith in me.
And what you did today,
completely undermined that.
I'll speak with him.
Dear no. I really don't think
that's the best route to take.
[Jenny] Uncle Frank?
Er, Grace just wants
a word before you go.
Oh. Okay.
See you back in the car.
Is everything okay
between you two?
Yeah.
He's a real sweetheart.
[Jenny] Yeah, he is.
I'd hate to see him get hurt.
Hm.
Me, too.
Handsome, isn't he?
Is he? I hadn't noticed.
- Mm-hmm.
- [chuckles]
Okay, anyway,
I got a couple of calls
to make, so
Good night.
Why do I get the feeling
Uncle Frank
is totally out of
his depth with her?
He's a big boy.
He can learn to look
after himself.
- [glass shatters]
- [screaming]
Is everyone okay?
Ah, I'm fine, I'm fine.
Look, I'm fine.
Don't fuss.
Jesus. Finn!
Do we need to call
an ambulance?
Er, no.
I think we should be able
to handle this.
We'll have to go
to the surgery, though.
Come on.
[Mairead]
Ladies and gentlemen,
we promised you
an exciting evening.
You can't say
we didn't deliver.
Safe home, yeah?
Oh.
He could be a difficult man
sometimes.
Hard to love.
You may have dodged
a bullet there.
He must have been
so proud of you
You're so impressive.
[scoffs]
A doctor.
Beautiful.
[door opens]
No one saw anything.
Or at least that's
what they're saying.
Will you be okay?
What if it's the same person
that broke in?
That brick barely
missed your head.
There's no point
thinking like that.
Who didn't come?
Who wasn't here
when it happened?
You know,
it could've been worse.
I mean, someone
could've been hurt.
Someone was hurt, Mam.
No, I mean badly hurt.
And once this window
of yours is fixed,
you'll be up and running
in no time.
[scoffs]
You amaze me, you know that?
I told you yesterday
I should postpone this.
In case something
like this happened
- and you convinced me
- You're just upset.
Of course, I'm upset.
Look at the damage you've done
in the past twelve months
in your crusade
trying to protect us.
That's enough, Grace.
You're right,
it's more than enough.
It's too much.
I want you both to leave.
I mean it.
This is my property.
I want you both gone.
[door closes]
So So what about
Nell's dad?
He's not around.
It's not what I wanted,
but there you go.
You turned out all right
without your Dad around.
Depends on your
definition of all right.
Yeah.
So what about you?
You got a girlfriend
out there or?
No.
Why? You interested?
- What? No. I
Oh, so you're not interested?
That's not
Just forget I said anything.
[chuckles]
Because I have
thought about it.
About kissing you.
Then why haven't you?
Because it would complicate
an already very
complicated situation.
And your mum is already looking
for any excuse
to send me packing.
But I don't want to
go just yet.
Shame.
[soft music]
What about your big speech?
Just wanted to see
what I was missing.
Good night.
[tense music]
Hi. Need a lift?
[sighs]
You said you wanted to talk.
Let's talk.
Okay. Where do you
want to start?
Well, how about why you're here
and what you want from us.
[scoffs] I don't want anything.
Because you should know
I won't let anyone
hurt my family.
I don't wanna hurt anyone.
See, the truth is,
so this is the only
family I have left.
What about your mother?
[Finn]
She died when I was seven.
Spent my childhood
in foster homes
I thought you knew.
Well, how could I?
I mean, up until
a couple days ago
I didn't even know
you were alive.
[sighs] Well, now you do.
[door closes]
[tense music]
[announcer indistinct on TV]
All patched up?
Good as new.
Great.
- We were worried about you.
- [chuckles]
No need.
So
Any luck finding
a new contractor?
[inhales]
It's just a misunderstanding,
we'll sort something out.
Glad to hear it.
'Cause I'm actually really
enjoying the work.
And I really appreciate
the opportunity for it.
The job
And how kind
you're being to me.
Both of ya.
- It's nothing.
- No it's
It's something.
So I want to be
truthful to you in return
When you reached out to me,
told me that
my dad had died,
you said how sorry you were
that I'd never had
the chance to meet him.
Yeah?
Yeah, andand
I meant that.
But I did meet him.
More than once.
He's the one who
told me to come here.
[tense music]
[Anna]
So what do we do?
Nothing.
Well, can we get covered up?
I'll get Frank
on to it first thing,
Best if we are not seen
anywhere near it.
So we just pretend
it has nothing to do with us?
[Val] Oh, trust me.
Sometimes the best reaction
is no reaction at all.
Denis taught me that.
[unsettling music]
Ready to go?
Yes, I had to get my togs.
Hey, Finn
My dad didn't kill Denis.
What makes you say that?
He pretty much told me
before he died.
And I knew my dad,
he wasn't a murderer.
Then who did it?
That's what I'm
trying to figure out.
You want some help?
[music intensifies]
And if I see a sign
In the sky tonight
No one's gonna tell me
It's a trick of the light
May never come
But I'm willing to wait
What can I say?
I'm a man of the faith
And there's an ocean
In my body
And there's a river
In my soul
And I'm crying
And we carry the sun