Morning. Roy, you frightened the life out of me. Oh, apologies. That wasn’t the intention.
Aren’t you supposed to be out vampire hunting, Al? Bat watching. I was, but I fear I’m coming down with something, so I drove home before it took hold. Oh no, is it bad?
Oh, it’s a mild fever, headache. Is that why you turned the lights off? Well, I welcome the shade, no. We have no power at all.
I suspect that Malcolm is not the electrician that he claimed to be. Right, shall we phone a spark? Oh, I’ll deal with that tomorrow. Today, I need to be in bed.
Nina has given me some pills to aid sleep. You take the day off. Okay, are you sure? Absolutely.
Right, do you want me to stick that sign on the door? Oh, please. Thank you. Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you. Well, hello there. Top of the morning to you. I’m the love of my life.
How did they take it? Miles barely looked up from his phone and then he just shook. I’m sorry. Do they know that it’s not just another work trip, that it’s permanent?
Well, after first fights, Donna, messed up with my kids, but maybe a bit of distance will do us good. I’ll come round. We are where we are and I don’t want to let that mess this up for us. You excited?
Can’t wait. Although I’m going to miss this place. Not with all the gossips and busybodies. And you still have mates here.
I was actually wondering if you fancied going to the Rovers tonight. Farewell drinks. I don’t know. Might be a bit awkward, though.
But I do need to speak to Summer. Yeah? Sure, give her a call. No, I need to see her in person.
So, I’m going to text her and see if she’s free. Yeah? I’ve got it all planned out, you know. We’ll get ourselves a lovely little flat, just on the edge of the city.
So it’s close to all the restaurants and cultural bobbing that you like. But right next to the countryside and also we can have weekend walks and pints, country pubs, roaring fires, Sunday roast. Sounds bliss. And maybe we could even get a dog, too.
Don’t laugh again. We’ll think at the time. I’m getting ahead of myself, but do you know what? Trust me.
A few months there, you’ll forget this place ever existed. It’s just something about the way he said it. I think he’s telling the truth. Okay.
But say you are right and Carl was the one driving, how can someone else be responsible for Billy’s death? Do you remember anything? No, it’s not that I don’t remember, I just had my hands full that night. But who else could he be talking about?
I have an idea. Oh, it’s Todd. He wants to meet up. Sounds important.
I’ll catch you later, yeah? See you. Hi, love. Hi.
Meeting your old pal later, Rupert Copley. Oh, him. Rusty eyes, eh? Yeah, that’s the one.
Yeah, I think he’s going to make me an offer. A low one, probably. You don’t have to accept it, Georgie. I also want to pay all these legal bills.
And this is it now. Excuse me. Rupert’s. I hate seeing him go through this.
Well, it’s the first time in four generations Weatherfield have Shuttleworth on his arses. Yeah, well, some people have jobs. Some people have a jobs. Yeah, and our George is the latter.
Sure he’s gone? Well, as sure as I can be. Aren’t you relieved? Glad he’s not going to be around here anymore, but I don’t like the idea that he’s out there knowing what he knows.
Well, if he was going to drop you in it, he’d have done it by now. If Mel talks, I could lose my job. I think it just spiraled. And it got bigger than any of us wanted.
So, he’s just going to forget it ever happened? I think so. I hope so. Just missed him.
Oh. Any idea how long he’ll be? Sorry. You’re welcome to wait here, though.
If you can bear to be in my company, that is. Well, you’re Todd’s husband. And the last thing I want is for there to be tension between us. Glad you think so.
Anything I can help with? Maybe. Far away? I’ve been thinking a lot about Billy.
Right. How he died. How scared he must have been. It was awful.
I mean, the only thing that gives me peace is he had his faith right until the end. Yeah, you said. He was praying, right? Close prayer.
How did you do it? Sorry, do what? When you saw him die. How did you get over that?
How did you move on with your life? Uh, it’s just the way you got to do. Yeah. That’s what I thought.
Sorry, are you getting at something here? No, what? I’m not sure. I sort of feel like there’s something that you’re not saying.
Are you going on holiday? Not quite. So, what’s with the suitcases? Well, it’s Belfast.
Tomorrow morning. Sorry, I need to go. Yeah, I won’t be long. Just off the tram.
Yeah, Victoria Street. Sarah, I’ll call you back. Yeah, Weatherfield. Is that fire?
Yeah, we think so. Can you hurry, please? Thank you. Right, fire engine’s on its way.
Okay. Is Roy in there? No, him and Nina have gone to a bat convention. Oh my.
Is there anything I can do? Right, we need to make sure that none of the neighbors are home, so you take that side and I’ll take that, yeah? I’m sure. Roy’s definitely not in there.
I don’t know, Al. He’s gone away. He’s gone away. Fancy a film after this?
Yeah? Yeah, why not? Got nothing else on today, so. No, straight to voicemail.
Roy, when you get this, can you call me back immediately, please? He must have switched his phone off. Oh, his things. I wish he’d hurry up.
He’s not into his possessions, is he? But all Hayley’s stuff’s up there. His trains. His whole world’s in that flat.
Roy, all the other flatmates? All clear. Any word on Roy? No, he’s not picking up.
I’ll try Nina. Oh, maybe we should have waited for the later show. And I’m not going to be able to have any popcorn at that. I’m sure you’ll survive.
Cinema’s not cinema without popcorn. Roy! What are you doing? Roy’s inside.
No, no, no, he’s not. He’s gone off bat watching. No, he came back early. Jodie!
What did she say? She said that she thinks Roy’s inside, but he can’t be, surely. No, can’t get in there. Then let me go!
Don’t grab Roy! Roy! Mum. This was you.
He started all this with those letters to my wife. Oh, what’s he going to do, kill him? Kill him? He’s gone away.
No. No, no, no, he came back. So, are you going to help me save him or are you going to let him die? Get back, lady.
There’s two people inside this thing. A young girl definitely and maybe an older man, too. Do you think she’s right about Roy being in there? I hope not.
You don’t run into a burning building for no reason. Roy? Okay. Is that him?
Is he okay? I don’t know. Okay, let’s get you checked out. Can I come in, please?
In the ambulance. I was going to call you. Thank you. Are you okay here?
I’m fine. You might need to redo my nails, though. I can’t believe you did that. You’re amazing.
Yeah, you saved Roy’s life. Did you see what started it? Yeah, him. He tried to burn the place down.
Get him! Nowhere to run, Mel. You’re going to regret this. I knew one day it’d come back to me.
My white whale. So, why don’t you pay me what it’s worth then? You’re more than welcome to hold out for a better offer, but I didn’t see a queue outside. You are a vulture.
Vulture’s one of God’s creatures, too, Shuttleworth. We all have to eat. So, do we have a deal? No, wait, wait.
Rupert. Oh, Glenda, what is this? It’s a reminder. There’s a business that doesn’t only exist on a ledger.
Mrs. Morson, on you go. George, you can’t sell. Your father organized my mother’s funeral and you oversaw the most beautiful services for my sister and husband.
I know that when my time comes, I want you to be the man who comforts my children. My wife’s funeral was nearly postponed after the church got flooded, but you came through with an alternative venue at the last minute. And when the dry cleaners messed up, you donated one of your own suits for my husband’s funeral and you wouldn’t charge a single penny. This community needs men like you.
Well, Georgie. Thank you. Thank you all. Means a lot.
But I’m afraid I don’t have another option. Poor Roy. What an awful day, eh? Yet again, bad things happen to good people.
Is there anything that can be done? I’m afraid we’ll just have to wait and see about the damages, but I fear the worst. Hey, sorry I’m late. So, you’re leaving tomorrow?
Spoken to Thea, then? I’m sorry. I should have told you, but it’s just happened so fast. Todd, you can’t go.
It’s only an hour away. You can come and visit anytime. Not that. I mean, yeah, I don’t want you to leave, but it’s your choice and I’d respect it.
Just not with him. Summer, we’ve gone through this. Have we? I mean, I don’t remember the part where I had you completely cut off from everyone.
You’re miles away from all your friends, all your family. Completely alone. He is my husband. Look, what if I told you that there’s something about him you don’t know?
Like what? Carl Webb’s dossier says that someone else is responsible for Billy’s death. Theo, I think. Carl said that?
Not exactly. Well, it tracks. Theo was the last person to see him alive. In a multi-car pileup that he already went to prison for.
He has no reason to lie. You know Theo is capable. I just don’t know why. You know.
Hey. Glad to find you in here. I love Thea. Hi Summer.
Look, I’m sorry again about, you know, breaking the news the way I did. I’m not always so good about thinking on my feet. Yeah, well, no one’s perfect. Right.
Come on, you. We’re going to split the driving. Can’t have you doing it with a hangover, can we? He’s not even had a drink.
I’ll pick her up and see her off tomorrow. 9:00. Oh, I love you. I love you, too.
You know. Come on, love. It’s our last night in the flat. Take care, Summer.
None of this is your fault, George. I don’t know where we’re going to find the money, but I know that you must not give up this undertakers because grieving families need you. Burial, coffin, hymns, etc. , etc.
12 simple clicks and it’s done. Rest easy, the rest is easy. No need to speak to a single human. You.
Excuse me. You are everything that is wrong with this world. You’d rather tap on a screen than just talk to someone, listen to him, empathize. Funeral directing, it’s not just about stuffing a body in the ground as quickly as possible.
It’s about celebrating the life of the deceased, respecting the grieving process, caring for the human beings that are left behind. Who says get best send-offs than Rest Easy provides? No deal. Oh, please.
Sentimentality’s no way to run a business. Oh, it is at Shuttleworth’s. Always will be. You’re making a mistake.
Until next time. Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Oh, you’ve done him proud.
I’ve got the teal. Oh, need an early night. Big day tomorrow. Courgette and pesto are okay, as if you cleaned the spiralizer after last time.
Theo. I know we had it yesterday, but might as well use the jar up. Can’t pack you, can we? Theo.
What? I can’t go. What? It’s Summer.
What about Summer? What did she say? She’s really struggling. More than I realized.
She’s an adult, Todd. She just lost her dad a few months ago. So, that’s it, then, is it? Made your mind up.
I’m on my own. No. You go. Find that country pub and get everything ready for me to join you.
But I need to be here just for a little bit, just till she’s better. How long? A few weeks. Four max.
You do still want to come, though, don’t you? Course I do. Come here. I love you.
I love you, too. You need to do this. I do. Okay, then.
Do you mind? No, of course I don’t mind. I do mind, yeah, but I can’t argue, can I? She needs a dad and she couldn’t ask for a better one.
Thank you. Oh, and one more thing, do not get a dog without my say-so. Don’t. You.
Mel, please. You could have killed him. I was saving him. You saved the fire.
We’ll take care of it. You know you’ve got to shoulder some of the blame, Ben. You and your boy. Don’t you dare.
Can you just get rid of him, please? Come on. You okay? Roy’s right.
You know, I brought him into our lives and Roy’s home could be destroyed. It’s all because of me. No. That was great.
Thank you. Well, you’re lying, but it filled a gap. Well, I liked it. Oh, no, listen.
You go and pack. I’ll clear up. Sure. Yeah, yeah.
Then we can go on the sofa. Sounds perfect. You know, I’m really sorry that I’m not coming with you tomorrow. Going to miss you.
Me too. Theo. Theo. Theo, come on.
Are you the man who loves to share his chips and play for me?
