Howard's Way (1985) s06e13 Episode Script

(Clock chimes) Charles should've landed by now.
How do you think he'll react? He'll be shocked.
That's his problem.
It can't make it any easier for you to go through with it though.
He deserves everything he gets.
(Door barged open) Morning, Gerald, how are you? D'you really wanna know? I'm absolutely furious and I think you know why.
Well, I'm afraid I don't.
What seems to be the problem? Abby's told me about this arrangement of yours and you've got some explaining to do.
(Man) How soon can we do the soundcheck? (Recorded music comes and goes, chatter) Dave, can I have a point on all the lights? I want it to look like the Mediterranean.
Ken, remind everybody to hold their positions until they're cued off them, right? How's it looking, Paul? Oh, that's lovely.
Nick, I'm not sure about these flesh tones.
(Man) Jan, don't worry, it's just the monitor.
Ah, you've made it.
Finally.
And my mother doesn't look too pleased.
She's not exactly.
(Music fast-forwarded) I am so sorry.
The flight was delayed and If you had come straight back from Bermuda as planned, rather than going to New York, it might not have been.
Getting upset isn't going to help matters, Jan.
I only went to New York because I thought it might help Leo and Thomas.
I got here as soon a I could.
Minutes before the start of the product launch.
After Robert and I have been working day and night on the preparations.
That's very considerate of you, isn't it? (Robert) Jan, please.
Plus this situation with Brigitte Dupont.
I told you on the telephone, there's no problem there.
It must be some kind of misunderstanding.
We'll have to see what the bank's lawyers have to say, won't we? I just hope you're right, Lynne.
Otherwise we really do have a problem on our hands.
Abby approached me, I didn't approach her.
And you just couldn't stop yourself from cashing in, eh? - If that's what you think, you're mistaken.
- Look Abby is a vulnerable young woman with access to a fortune, as well you know.
I don't think she's as vulnerable as you think, Gerald.
And no wonder, if you consider who her mother and real father are.
She's as calculating as Polly and as ruthless as Charles.
You just be very careful.
And I'm not the only one she's roped in, so back off, Gerald, otherwise you could get yourself hurt.
What are you getting at? The knives are out for Charles Frere.
And that innocent, vulnerable daughter of yours is the one responsible.
Thank you, John.
What the hell are you both doing in my house? You obviously haven't heard about the board meeting yesterday.
What board meeting? It's a pity you couldn't make it, Charles.
But then I understand you were tied up in a meeting yourself.
With my father.
In New York.
And it was too good an opportunity to miss for you to convene the Frere Holdings board.
He didn't convene the meeting.
I did.
Is that so? With my full backing.
The way the share prices have been moving lately, Abby and I have been concerned about your performance as chairman.
Nothing personal, but as William's trustees, we are responsible for his investments.
The other shareholders were also concerned and agreed that it was time for a change.
The vote to replace you as chairman was unanimous.
What? You heard me.
You're out, Charles.
Oh, Jenny, there's a journalist guy on Spray II wants to have a chat with you.
I'd better have a word with him then.
I'm here if you need me.
All right, Vanessa.
And thanks for all your help.
Any time.
- See you later, Mr Rolfe.
- Right.
Hmm.
Well? How was everything with Avril? - Hm? Oh, fine.
Fine.
- Good.
Then what's the problem? Well, now we've got to announce we're leaving.
We can hardly keep it to ourselves.
No, I know.
It's just that Avril's got her own ideas as to who should take over.
And, erm it isn't Bill.
I don't know how the hell I'm gonna tell him.
(Sighs quietly) (# Upbeat instrumental pop) (Woman) Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the launch of the House of Howard.
(Man) This renowned haute couture fashion house, led by its founder Jan Howard, has in just five years established a place among the premier houses of Europe with a professional blend of in-house design, production and marketing.
Now, on the eve of going public, the House of Howard is proud to announce an addition to its products, with the launch of Freedom.
Freedom is a completely new brand of cosmetics, especially designed for the woman with a taste for the outdoor life.
(Applause) Well, they all seem impressed.
I think it's going well.
I really do, Jan.
So far.
I just don't believe it.
Well, neither did I until Ken told me about it but apparently it's true.
Ken fronted the lobby.
Although I just don't see how he managed to get the support of the board.
Wouldn't Abby and Orrin's votes be enough? Well, he insists that they were but I've worked for Frere Holdings long enough to know the set-up.
Another block of shares besides theirs would have to change their allegiance away from Charles.
It is quite possible, though? Well, I suppose it is with a bit of horse trading but If that is the case, Abby has been very foolish and so has Orrin because they've been used.
Ken's very shrewd but I can't see him negotiating a manoeuvre like this.
Well, if he hasn't, somebody has, that I'm sure of.
The question is who? Sorry I'm a bit late.
Tied up in a meeting.
I was beginning to think you'd changed your mind.
Well, I had a few doubts.
Especially after Lynne told me how things went in Bermuda.
Not my fault.
You shouldn't have let Lynne and Charles argue for Thomas's custody.
It just annoyed me.
Well, on reflection you're probably right.
But how are we gonna play things from now on? We can either go through the courts or we can try and sort something out.
Oh, have you ordered? No.
How is Thomas? Fine.
I missed him so much while I was away.
Yeah, I'd miss him if I had to spend time away from him.
One of us will have to.
Unless we can agree on joint custody.
We'll have to try and be reasonable about it.
Well, I'm willing to be reasonable.
Just as long as you are.
(Laura) Jan, darling.
Excuse me for a moment.
Laura.
I've been trying to catch your eye for the last half hour but you've been in such demand.
And I'm not surprised.
It was an absolutely stunning show.
- I'm glad you enjoyed it.
- Oh, I adored it.
Mind you, it was quite sad, really.
Throughout the entire show I couldn't help thinking about James, poor dear.
He'd be furious with himself for walking out on you if he knew how well you were doing.
But if he hadn't left, Laura, you wouldn't have been able to buy his shares, would you? No, I suppose not.
Strange how it all works out.
Isn't it? Well, I just had to congratulate you before I left.
Well done.
What did Laura want? Knowing Laura, your guess is as good as mine.
Well, you have to get used to it.
Once the company's floated on the securities market and you're dealing with shareholders I doubt if you'll ever know exactly where you stand.
I can't wait.
Mum if you've got a few minutes, I'd like a word.
No now, darling.
It's important.
Yes, and so are all our guests, so I suggest we circulate.
All right? Lynne, do you mind if I give you a small piece of advice? Go ahead.
Rumours in the City are a way of life for most of these people, so it's best to do nothing until it's confirmed.
Until what's confirmed? Well, I assume you came over to talk to Jan because you've heard the news.
About Charles? And Frere Holdings.
Orrin! What a pleasant surprise to find you in the office! - Good of you to finally show up.
- Don't start, Laura.
You can't blame me, I haven't exactly seen much of you lately.
I've been kinda busy since I got back from Bermuda and the States.
Evidently.
I hear that Charles was asked to resign as chairman of Frere holdings, or was he forced? I don't think it would be appropriate for me to answer that question, Laura.
Oh, come on! Now he's gone, you're not going to play the innocent and tell me you're concerned about betraying a confidence? As a matter of fact, I am.
Huh! Straight up.
Well, in that case I shall just have to ask Ken Masters.
What's he got to do with it? I was hoping you could tell me.
I've just returned from a reception attended by a lot of people down from the City.
I didn't like the rumours that were flying around.
What kind of rumours? That Ken was involved.
With Frere getting the axe? Apparently.
Well, if he was they know something I don't.
Exactly.
In which case you better watch your back.
And so had I.
I think Ken's preparing the ground to try to regain control of Leisurecruise.
Well, he can try, he won't get very far, will he? We own controlling interest.
So long as we stick together.
There's no way I'd ever side with Ken Masters, Laura.
So relax.
You got nothing to worry about.
Believe me.
I don't trust him any more than you do.
Oh, I'm tempted, Jack.
There's no doubt about it.
Looks like you've bought a fine yard.
Well, why then don't you come with me, eh? You're not into plastic tubs any more than I am.
No, but I got Daisy to think about You're a craftsman, you love working in wood.
I mean, if you have to move to carry on your trade Daisy'll understand.
If I were a younger man, I might consider uprooting her, but What with the rest of the family and all the grandchildren still living around here, I doubt if she'd want to leave Tarrant.
She was born and bred here, Jack.
So was I.
Well, I was too.
But Tarrant's changing, Bill, and so is the Mermaid.
Listen, listen.
If I walked out of here tomorrow, no one would miss me.
Unless, of course, we were building traditional boats but that's not happening any more.
There's nothing I'd like to do more, Jack, than to be with you building boats just like we've been doing for the past 40 years.
But I just can't.
I've always considered Tarrant home, Jack.
I don't think I could settle anywhere else.
Well if you're sure, Bill.
Now, there's something else I want to talk to you about.
Who's gonna take over from me? L-I'm no good with dealing with accounts and banks.
Oh, y-you mean you don't want to even consider the job? Well, it's it's no offence, like.
But I prefer to be out and about with the lads, sooner than being stuck behind a desk all day.
(Jack) Yeah.
Yeah.
What do you think about, er Leo taking over? - Oh, I think he'd be the ideal choice.
- Yeah.
So did Avril.
Oh Oh, not that she didn't think you were suitable or anything.
But now that you're not even a candidate I'd better get Leo in here and see what he has to say about the job.
You know all you need to.
I thought the same when I got involved with David Relton but I was wrong there.
To trust him, but if as a result you lose your trust in other people you are wrong.
Frere Holdings have tried to swallow up this company for years.
If you've associated with them whilst doing business with me what am I supposed to think? All right.
All right.
If you must know I was approached to see if I would support a motion to remove Charles Frere as chairman.
I didn't know you had Frere Holdings shares.
You don't make a habit of revealing personal business details, Avril.
Neither do I.
Nonetheless, I think in the circumstances I am owed an explanation.
Relton Marine isn't the only company to come under threat from the family Frere.
20 years ago, my father was manipulated into selling 200 acres of prime farm land in Lyon for a hotel development at a price far below market value.
He was out of his depth up against Charles and Sir Edward's lawyers but he managed to persuade them to offer a few shares in the development.
A modest amount.
But they were just enough to cast the deciding vote.
And settle an old score.
The irony is quite charming, hm? Extremely.
So, you no longer have to be concerned about Relton Marine being swallowed up by Frere Holdings.
But one thing I don't understand in all this, Ken Masters' role? I'm not at liberty to say.
But Well, he has a few old scores to settle too.
You obviously feature in his plans or he wouldn't have offered you a place on the board.
But that won't only benefit Ken, Avril.
Being associated with Poelma can also help build and secure the future of my business.
And a businesswoman of your quality can assist with that too.
I have a proposition I'd like to put to you, Avril.
Charles? I came over as soon as I heard.
Are you all right? Charles? He hasn't beaten me.
He'll never beat me.
That won't help matters.
I have to pay tribute to a brilliant adversary.
Come on, Lynne, let's drink to my wonderful father.
Hm? A toast to a great man.
Charles, please.
(Laughs) Oh, it's quite an achievement, isn't it? D'you think he's pleased with himself now? Eh? Satisfied? Now that he's turned my business colleagues, my friends and my own daughter against me.
Are you sure he's the only one responsible for that? Of course he's the one responsible.
You didn't have to compete with him.
How the hell would you know? I've always had to compete.
(Lynne sighs) Charles, it's over.
Finished, your father's dead.
Yes, and he can rot in hell for all I damn well care.
I wanted this baby to give us a future.
But you'll never let go of the past, will you? What the hell do you expect me to do? Just sit back, do nothing, and let myself be destroyed? You're destroying yourself, can't you see that? Get out.
Get out! But that's marvellous.
So because Claude only borrowed the money from his mother to develop the perfume, Brigitte doesn't have a claim.
Not according to the bank's lawyers.
And provided you repay Mme Dupont's original loan, with interest of course.
In all, that shouldn't amount to more than about L20,000 at the most.
I should say that'd be a reasonable figure.
Well, that is a relief.
The last thing we wanted were any problems on the eve of the floatation.
Mm.
Well, good luck.
I'll be in touch tomorrow when we see how the shares are trading.
- All right, Francis.
- (Phone) It's all right, I'll get it.
Hello, House of Howard.
- Well, thank you for that news.
- A pleasure.
By the way, has your mother had a talk with you recently? She never stops, why? Oh, nothing, I just wondered.
Yes, yes, I'll definitely call you back today.
Bye.
- Who was that? - Just the local rag wanting an interview.
Do you know I think you owe Lynne an apology.
Why? If Brigitte Dupont had a claim to the perfume rights we could have been in trouble.
But she doesn't, does she? No, but Lynne should have checked it out thoroughly before coming to me with the idea.
I suppose you're right.
But why did shut Lynne out of that launch like that? Robert, video units and models cost a great deal of money.
I had a schedule to keep to.
And I think you did a first-class job.
And as your business consultant I'd be the first to applaud you.
But as your friend After seeing what happened to my own wife and kids after she decided to put her career first Well, look, I just don't want to see the same thing happening to you.
- You should've told me! - You'd've tried to talk me out of it.
You're damned right I would.
If you think Charles will take this lying down you're mistaken.
He doesn't have a choice.
He's lost support of the entire board.
Because Ken has been power broking.
And he's used you and Orrin to do it.
The only person Charles has to blame for losing control is himself.
He's obsessed with Sir Edward, he hasn't a clue what's going on.
Abby, you can try and justify this as much as you like, the fact remains you plotted behind his back and mine.
OK, yeah.
Maybe I should have told you but I don't feel any sympathy for Charles.
Neither should you.
Not after he used you all those years.
He hasn't used me.
Daddy, you must see that you are just as responsible as Charles - maybe even more so - for the success of the company.
It's ironic, isn't it? If he hadn't forced you to resign and you were still there to pick up the pieces he wouldn't now be in this mess.
I take no great pleasure in that.
I find the entire event utterly distasteful.
Hopefully that won't prevent you from accepting the chairmanship of Frere Holdings.
I've proposed you as the ideal candidate to succeed Charles.
The board agreed.
Unanimously.
I can't even begin to think about something like that.
All that concerns me is that over the years of bringing you up, I've tried to impart certain principles and ideals.
I thought I had an influence on you, I God knows, I even thought of you as my real daughter.
But you're not.
You belong to Polly and Charles.
That's not true, don't say that.
No? Take a good, long look at yourself in the mirror, Abby.
I don't know if you like what you see, I certainly don't.
Don't know who the hell you are any more.
(Man and woman chuckling) Thanks.
So this time tomorrow, you should be just past Cherbourg.
And you'll have just finished your first day in control of the Mermaid.
(Quietly) Yes.
Something I said? No, was just thinking about Dad.
What he'd have said if he was here.
I'll bet he'd've been thrilled to bits you were following in his footsteps.
It's a tall order.
He was a great man, Dad.
Always there when I needed advice.
I know I'm a poor substitute but if there is something you want to talk about No, it's just, um tomorrow's also the day I'm supposed to hand Thomas over to Abby.
- And you're not happy about that? - No.
That's the problem.
Neither's Gran.
She thinks I'm acknowledging Thomas's welfare isn't in jeopardy if we ever went to court.
I thought you were going to agree on a joint custody? We did today.
But I don't know if it's gonna work out.
Whether or not I should still hand Thomas over.
So, what are you going to do? (Door shuts) You're late, I was starting to get worried.
Yeah, sorry.
Tony's been having a few problems with a prop he's been working on, so I decided to stay behind and give him a hand.
Well, now you're here, perhaps you could give me a hand.
Why do we have to pay removal men to do the packing? And end up doing it ourselves.
Not all of it, just a few personal belongings.
I didn't know what you wanted to do with that stuff of yours from the attic.
Could you through it and sort out what you want to take? Right.
Ahh my first boat.
(Coughs) I've been thinking, Vanessa.
How would you feel if I offered Tony a job at my new yard? He's a first-class worker.
And that's the only reason you're thinking of offering him a job? Of course it is.
Wouldn't hurt to see how he feels about, I suppose.
Why don't you have a word with him? - I already have.
- And? He wants time to think about it.
And that bothers you? Well, I can't understand it.
I mean, here's a great chance of learning to become a real craftsman instead of working on all that high-tech junk.
Perhaps that's not the only the choice he has to make.
- How to you mean? - Jack! You and Bill both thinking of him as the son you never had.
- Tony doesn't have a clue about all that.
- As far as you know.
I think he knows a lot more than he lets on.
Hmm.
Well if he does, I'd hate to force him into a position of choosing between me and Bill.
Precisely.
You can't put any pressure on him.
It has to be his decision.
I've had a lecture from Robert, Mother, I do not need one from you.
It's high time someone knocked some sense into your head.
- You're not getting your priorities right.
- Because I stay late at the office? That's fine, just so long as you devote the same amount of time to your family.
I devote more than enough time to my family, Mother.
- You may think so.
- Like a drink? No.
Look if Leo and Lynne were younger I could understand Have you noticed how concerned Leo is about Thomas? Yes, of course I have.
And have you sat down and talked to him about it? Not at any great length, no.
Why not? I urge you to do so.
He doesn't know which way to turn.
And neither does Lynne.
She's been upstairs in her bedroom crying all evening.
Why? What on earth is the matter with her? You are going to be a grandmother again.
Lynne is pregnant.
- Charles Frere.
- Yes.
Charles Frere.
Oh, why didn't she say something? She tried to get you all day, apparently, but you were too busy.
Might also interest you to know that Admiral Redfearn has asked me to marry him.
That's wonderful.
The only thing that spoiled it all is that I haven't been able to discuss it with you before accepting him.
After tomorrow, once the company is floated, I'm sure there will be more time.
You must make time, darling.
What's the point of being a successful businesswoman if you lose contact with everyone around you? It's a terrible price to pay.
I'll, er - go and see Lynne.
- Good.
I really am delighted with your news.
I must admit that a merger between us sounds an extremely tempting proposition.
Certainly does to me too.
But I'll have to think about it.
Otherwise after wining and dining me, you might have me at an unfair advantage.
I think, after taking me to your bed, Avril, you're definitely the one with the unfair advantage.
Well let's stop talking about business, shall we? I'll give you my answer in the morning.
(Ken) Laura! How are you? A little tired of finding you behind my desk.
Not a problem you're gonna have for very much longer.
It's my desk now, you're fired.
Oh, don't be so absurd.
If you don't believe me, I think you better read that.
That letter officially terminates your services with Leisurecruise.
It's signed by the new chairman of the board.
Ken Masters.
You can't do this.
Oh, I think you'll find that I can, Laura.
I did warn you there was a danger of losing that Poelma distribution agreement.
- I have not lost it.
- Not yet.
But you will.
I tried to persuade the board of directors to renew the agreement, they didn't seem to want to know, as long as you were still at Leisurecruise.
Someone must have leaked the information to the shareholders.
They lost all confidence.
Especially Orrin Hudson.
What? He sold his shares to me.
I now have controlling interest in the company.
We'll see.
Where the hell is he?! He's long gone by now, Laura.
He cleared out his files and his desk yesterday.
You have an hour to clear yours.
Oh, and Laura where do you think I should put this? Missed you.
Missed you so much, baby.
Thanks.
- I'll pick him up on Saturday, then.
- (Grizzles) Abby, I'm trying to be fair about this, I was hoping you would too.
We agree we'll have him alternate weeks to start with.
Yeah.
Each week.
OK, that's fine.
Now you be a good boy for Mummy, OK? I'll be round about nine, if that's OK.
OK.
Leo Thanks.
(Door slams) Has he gone? (Car ignition) - Get back, he'll see you.
- (Thomas grizzles) You sure that's not what you want? I can't do it, Orrin.
You know what it's like to be separated from your baby.
- (Thomas wails) - You won't have that problem any more.
We got a lot of things to sort out in the States.
Not just William's custody.
Business, the old man.
We aren't gonna do it sitting in Tarrant.
So you'd better make a decision while I go up and get the bags.
- (Grizzles) - Cab'll be here in couple of minutes.
Yes, yes, I'll ring you back.
(Sighs) I'm sorry.
I can't run you to the airport.
No problem.
Don't forget, if you change your mind and decide to go along with the Challon-Relton merger, - you have my number in Paris.
- All right.
In any event, you will keep in touch? I promise.
Then it's not goodbye just au revoir.
Perhaps.
(Rings) - Shall I get it? - No, no, no, let me.
Hello, Jan Howard.
Yes, thank you very much for letting me know.
Well? Our shares are trading at 253.
(Laughs) Fantastic! Oh, God, that's - better than we expected, congratulations! - Thank you.
- Hey, 253! - Where's this all come from? Ah, well l-I thought a little celebration might be in order.
Ah, course, er, - you know what this means, don't you? - No, what? Well, it means that on paper you are a millionairess.
(Laughs) - You're joking? - No.
I'm not.
(Laughs) Here we go.
Ahh.
Ho ho ho ho! 253! Why do I feel so empty? - Don't worry, that'll all change.
- Will it? Well, I can't guarantee it.
But do you know what I do think? I think you're great.
And the sooner you get the balance back in your life, the sooner everything'll be fine.
What do you mean, "balance"? Well, the sooner you realise there's more to your life than just your career.
All right? (Chuckling) OK.
Come on, let's celebrate.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
Ah.
I didn't expect you till later.
Look, I can always come back after you've finished, er clearing your desk.
No, it's quite all right.
Done everything I need to for the time being.
Look, Charles, if it's any consolation, I'd like you to know that this gives me no particular pleasure.
Oh, it does me.
I think the board have chosen the right man to take over.
I'd like to wish you the best of luck.
Thank you.
And if the company prospers half as much as it did under your tenure It will.
Can I give you some advice? Be careful.
Can be extremely lonely at times, occupying this chair.
Look after yourself.
There you are, Leo.
And remember, you're carrying on in a great tradition.
I will.
Your dad would have been proud of you.
Yeah, I know he would.
Thanks, Jack.
- All the best, then, Jack.
- Yep.
OK, Bill, and don't forget to come and visit us some time.
I might just do that.
Same goes for you, Tony, and, er Oh, just a minute, just a minute, I've er I've got something for you.
Tony I was given these chisels when I first, er became an apprentice.
And now, they're for you.
Oh, wow! Thank you, Mr Rolfe.
- Good luck, Leo.
- Thanks.
- You will visit, won't you? - Yes, of course I will.
- Bill.
- Bye, Vanessa.
- Tony.
- Mrs Rolfe.
Dad, aren't you staying for the reception? No, I, er I came in quietly, Avril, and, er, I'd like to go out the same way.
Ready, Jack? Hm? Ah, yeah.
I know you wanted to leave without a fuss but I couldn't bear to let you go without saying goodbye.
You take good care of yourself, Kate.
You too.
And don't forget to keep in touch.
I won't.
Kate thanks for keeping an eye on me.
- You all right, Jack? - Mm? Oh, I was just thinking.
40 years ago, I walked through these gates for the first time, when I was a young lad.
Just an apprentice.
Apart from the bag of tools I was carrying I had nothing.
(Sighs) Now it's all changed, Vanessa.
But it still isn't easy for me walking through these gates knowing it's for the last time.
We have to look ahead now, not back.
Yeah.
Yeah, I suppose you're right.
Course I am.
Come on.
Mr Rolfe.
Mr Rolfe! I, er was wondering whether that offer of a job as apprentice is still open.
Damn right it is! Come on! (Ken) This way.
That's great, that's great.
Lynne! Wait.
I have to talk to you.
(Sighs) I don't think you and I have anything more to say.
Listen to me for just a minute, please? I owe you an apology.
Yesterday I had far too much to drink, I know I said all kinds of things I just wasn't thinking straight.
As long as you carry the ghost of your father around, I'm not sure you ever will.
That's all over.
- It's finished, I promise you.
- (Sighs) If only I could believe that.
Believe it, please, it's true.
Just like everything else you were saying.
Now tell me, your check-up, how did everything go? Fine.
That's good.
Good, that's what's important now.
Why? So you can contest your father's will? - No, of course that's not the reason.
- Really? - What about your business? - There's nothing that can't wait.
After the way Abby treated you? Listen, I'm not out for revenge, if that's what you mean.
I hope not.
Otherwise the cycle will just continue and you'll end up fighting Abby the way your father fought you.
And I couldn't live with that.
You wouldn't have to.
Lynne, I don't want that child you're carrying, our child, to miss out the way I missed out.
I really do want to make a fresh start.
But I can't do it unless unless you give me the opportunity.
- Thanks for everything, Ken.
- Ahh, pleasure.
I said I wouldn't let you down, so don't let me down.
- Just get back here safely.
- With lots of publicity.
Well, I wouldn't say no to that.
(Laughs) All the best.
Well this is it.
This is it.
I'll see you when I do.
Yeah.
Yeah, I guess so.
- Bye, Bill.
- Jenny.
Now, mind how you go, girl.
Oh, and if you remember, do an old sailor a favour and when you're round Cape Horn spit over the side, will you? - Always dreamt of doing it meself - It'll be a pleasure.
Go on, it's all yours.
Look after yourself.
And you.
And Thomas.
(Applause) (Ken) Ooh.
Congratulations, Ken.
You finally got what you wanted.
Control of Leisurecruise.
Yes.
Everything I've always wanted.
- Hello, darling.
- Jan, congratulations on the floatation.
Thank you.
How did it go at the clinic? Fine.
Everything's fine.
And how do you feel about this baby, Charles? I'm absolutely delighted.
Cheer up, darling.
Who'd have thought? You're the boss of the Mermaid Yard.
Your father would have been very proud of you.
And so am I.
Leo, get yourself a glass.
The Admiral has something very exciting to tell you.
I have indeed.
Leo, your designs have been accepted for my America's Cup challenger.
Well done, Leo! And incidentally, your grandmother and I have decided to tie the knot, so there's a lot to celebrate.
May I give you a toast to the Howards.
(All) The Howards! (Man) Jolly good show!