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  • 7/11/2025

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00:00Music
00:21Paying someone to have your baby so you don't have to, I mean it gets more weird the more I think about it.
00:26Well then don't.
00:27All you need to worry about right now is getting yourself better.
00:30Yeah, I know the drill.
00:31Er, if you did, then I wouldn't have had to bring you back from hospital for the second time as many days.
00:36Look, I get it, I'll do as I'm told they're starting.
00:38Just rest up and take it easy, yeah?
00:40I'm going to take the rest of the day off to look after you.
00:42Oh no, please don't. Look, I've got this in before you start, I promise I won't go any further than Seti.
00:49You know this is your fault. Of all the things I never expected to come out of your mouth, surrogacy for Sarah's baby.
00:56If it's the only way she gets to have a kid, if it's what she wants.
01:00Two major surgeries, cancer, her condition, do you really think she's got a clue what she wants right now?
01:05Mum said you were supposed to take me to the dentist straight away.
01:19Well, I've only got a couple of minutes. Plus, I promised her that I'd get you some sweets to take when Billy gets you and Clemmie from school.
01:28Boring.
01:29Nothing boring about where you're going with your dad, is there? Two nights in a swanky hotel, two full days in a theme park.
01:35Girls are boring. It's always heaven.
01:37Stay here. Okay? Be right back.
01:45Alright, Lucas?
01:46Yeah, Joe's friend, right?
01:48BFF, that's me. Fancy a kickabout?
01:50Sure.
01:51You any good?
01:55Yeah, I'm alright. You?
01:57I'm alright.
01:58Stryker.
01:59You need to stop blaming yourself, love.
02:08I mean, who else is there to blame? It was my fault. I kept having flashbacks all night.
02:17I mean, you're beautiful inside and out. The thought that you had to starve yourself.
02:22Shallow, stupid and selfish. I mean, surely this has to be genetic. I'm turning out like Mum.
02:29You just made a mistake.
02:30Yeah, a mistake that's landed Sarah back in hospital.
02:33Oh, no, she's on. I got a text in the family group chat.
02:36Oh, thank God.
02:38Aw.
02:40It's for me.
02:41Yeah, well, I couldn't have said I wanted to get you, so I just got you everything.
02:43Aw, thank you.
02:45Right, I'm gonna put me in some water.
02:48I'm gonna get my laptop.
02:50Order something special for Sarah.
02:51And invited to the new engagement due.
02:53Same day, next week, same guest list.
02:59It's nice seeing her bounce back.
03:00Yeah.
03:03And how are you?
03:04Well, yesterday, when I thought I could have lost her, my whole world has stood still.
03:08I know you think I've got doubts, but-
03:10Seeing you both at the hospital, it's obvious that you adore her, but you can't keep doing that as happily as you are.
03:16You don't think we should get married?
03:17People get so swept up in the moment.
03:19But if you've got any real doubts, Gabby deserves to know.
03:24No.
03:32Lucas?
03:38Lucas?
03:44Lucas!
03:45Oh.
03:46A Cortado?
03:47It's definitely a first for this establishment.
03:49Always innovating, that's what we do.
03:51Yeah, and can you please stop saying that?
03:53You make it sound like we've not done anything new or original in here for years.
03:57This shakshuka is to die for.
04:00How come you've never served up anything like this?
04:02Because what our customers want is the basics, done to perfection.
04:05Well, what this customer wants is what he's having, and I will have another one of these delicious Cortados.
04:10Thank you, Lucas, very much.
04:11Of course.
04:12Will you please take those head bones off your neck?
04:15Okay.
04:16It's a hygiene issue.
04:18You bob what?
04:22Not Dame Judi Denge.
04:24Oh.
04:26What kind of animal does something like that?
04:29Yeah, I'll send Jimmy straight over.
04:31What was that about?
04:33Someone has done something unspeakable in Dame Judi's waste paper bin.
04:37It's leaked out all over the shag pile.
04:39And Bob can't find the industrial rubber gloves.
04:42Well, he's going to have to handle it himself, because I'm due in Skipdale half an hour ago.
04:50Louise, I'm going to have to nip across for over five minutes. You going to be okay on your own?
04:54Yeah, yeah, I've got this.
04:55I'll be right back.
04:56See ya.
04:59Two popsicle grape, please.
05:01I'll have several black whites.
05:02Yeah.
05:03And three Audrey breakfasts.
05:04And four scones with cream.
05:06And can I get a tea, please?
05:07Caramel shortbread as well.
05:08Yeah.
05:09How do you get...
05:10Is there a senior discount?
05:16Lucas!
05:17Where the...?
05:22Lucas!
05:27Lucas!
05:28What are you playing at?
05:29What's that?
05:30I used to kick about with a mate.
05:34Lucas, you go back to the car, you get inside and you wait for me, okay?
05:39Take care now.
05:46You stay away from him.
05:47You should calm down.
05:48You look rough as hell.
05:50I had a pretty hard day yesterday in case you forgot.
05:53The look at your face when you thought that Crowley was going to slice you open.
05:57It's priceless.
05:58Comedy gold, wasn't it?
05:59Mm-hmm.
06:00Right, well, if you're done trying to intimidate me, I need to go.
06:04Hey.
06:05Message from Crowley.
06:06This is getting tedious, okay?
06:07You've already got all my money, okay?
06:08You bled me dry.
06:09What do you want?
06:10You wanted me to tell you if you really think it's over.
06:15And then what?
06:16That's it.
06:17If you really think it's over.
06:18Looking for the rest of that sentence?
06:19If you think it's over, and then what?
06:20I'm about to find out.
06:24Take care now.
06:32It's open.
06:35Hey.
06:36These are for you?
06:37Oh, thank you.
06:41Thanks for coming over.
06:42I know you're busy.
06:43Oh, any time.
06:44Marlon sends his love.
06:46How are you doing?
06:47Bit sore.
06:48They had to stitch me up again.
06:49Oh, no.
06:50That's the last thing you need after your big op.
06:53So, what did you want to talk to me about?
06:56I just want to say I'm sorry when I lagged it the other day.
06:58It was just a lot seeing you with Ivy.
07:00Yeah, I should have known better after everything you've been through.
07:03I am so sorry.
07:05You know, it was the same for me after my hysterectomy.
07:07It seemed like there were pregnant women and children everywhere.
07:12You know, before my operation I was planning on doing IVF with Jacob.
07:15Yeah, I'm so sorry that's not going to happen.
07:17Well, erm, I was thinking I could use my harvested eggs and we could find a surrogate.
07:22Oh, right.
07:23You think that might be an option?
07:26What was it like when you first saw her?
07:29The minute I laid eyes on her I knew she was mine and I loved her.
07:34I loved her instantly.
07:35Yeah, I'm just really scared that if we do use a surrogate when the baby arrives if I've not carried it I might not feel like that.
07:43Well, all I can say is if you do go ahead, when you finally get to hold your child in your arms then nothing else will matter.
07:51It will just be you and them and all the love in the world.
07:56Lewis?
07:57Through there.
07:58And, erm, we are still waiting for another drink here.
07:59Sorry.
08:00I'll be with you in a minute.
08:01Lewis?
08:02For heaven's sake!
08:03We've got a cafe full of punters out there and you're in here listening to...
08:06Hamilton Original Broadway Production.
08:07Well, are we stuck in my shelves?
08:08You need a system.
08:09There's nothing labelled in it.
08:10Nothing's even in order.
08:11All that can wait.
08:12We've got a cafe full of punters out there and you're in here listening to...
08:15Hamilton Original Broadway Production.
08:16Well, are we stuck in my shelves?
08:17You need a system.
08:18There's nothing labelled in it.
08:19Nothing's even in order.
08:20All that can wait.
08:21We're in the hospitality trade which means being hospitable to our punters, not hiding in here.
08:37You promised me you were experienced.
08:39I am, as a barista, in busier places than this.
08:42But, you know, I had to cook, serve, wait on people.
08:46It just all got a bit too much.
08:48And, erm, when that happens I put these on.
08:51Right, and, erm, that makes you feel like you can cope?
08:56Yeah.
08:57All I can think about is the music.
08:59It's like nothing can bother me.
09:01I'm in my own little world.
09:03And that's great.
09:05But maybe now you can give me a handout there in mine?
09:08If you ever feel that way again, overwhelmed that it's all too much, tell me, OK?
09:15OK.
09:16Don't suppose you've got another pair of those hanging round, have you?
09:22So, what's up?
09:24What did you want to know?
09:26Well, you know, before I went in for my operation, erm, you said you wanted to help me have a baby.
09:32Did you mean that?
09:34You know I wanted it as much as you.
09:40And I'm sorry now that I'll never get a chance to make it happen.
09:46What if we could?
09:49If we use my eggs then the child would still be yours and mine, we'd just need to find someone to carry it.
09:55What, a surrogate?
09:57Yeah.
09:58I spoke to Rona about Ivy and...
10:00But Ivy, Marlon and Rona, that was different.
10:02Yeah, but Ivy's still Rona's biological child, just like ours would be.
10:06Ours?
10:07You said we wouldn't be equal parents, then it would be your baby.
10:12I know, but...
10:13Look, I've had to grow up without my dad and I don't want the same for my child.
10:18If we were to have this baby by surrogate when it arrives, I want you to be all in.
10:23Ah, just in time. Pass the brandy, would you?
10:30Sure, what's the occasion?
10:32Eddie's planning to make me a champagne cocktail, the old fashioned way.
10:39I suspect he's trying to impress me.
10:41Wait, Eddie's here?
10:43Well, I was going to take your advice and invite him out, but he asked me out for a coffee, so I thought I'd strike while the iron's hot and ask him over.
10:56Eddie, meet Dawn, my stepdaughter.
11:00Delighted.
11:01And Joe, my grandson.
11:04An absolute pleasure.
11:13Eddie and I have been looking at properties.
11:28Yeah, I've just sold my practice in London and I'm looking for somewhere big enough to house an on-site consulting room.
11:35Eddie's a medical man.
11:37Why doesn't that surprise me?
11:38Cosmetic surgeon, to be precise. Specialising in aesthetic treatments.
11:43So injections and fillers and stuff.
11:46Yes, and more complex procedures.
11:48My clients often come to me when they're out of options.
11:51Anything I can do to make their lives better.
11:53Wow, sounds amazing.
11:55Confidentiality is key.
11:58You'd be amazed to know who these hands have worked on.
12:02Like celebs? Models?
12:04Er, there's no point in asking. I've already pressed him for details.
12:07And he won't be drawn.
12:09Right, well if you'll excuse me, I'll go and get the dinner on.
12:12I'll help.
12:13Eddie?
12:14I shall leave you in Joe's capable hands.
12:23This sick game that you are playing ends right now.
12:28Where I will tell Kim exactly what kind of monster you are.
12:33If we want to keep your lovely family safe, that may not be the best idea.
12:44Cheers.
12:46So, I want to find a surrogate for our Sarah.
12:53Sorry, what?
12:54You would.
12:55Right, erm...
12:56Okay, is she aware of this?
13:00That she's given her permission for you to discuss this with me?
13:04Yeah, no need. She already knows it was my idea.
13:06I just want to be able to help her. I just don't know where to start.
13:09Well, er, surrogacy isn't available on the NHS, so it would have to be a private arrangement with an agency.
13:17Okay.
13:18But with Sarah's medical history, her age, the prognosis for someone with her condition, it will be very difficult to find a sympathetic agency, let alone anyone who would be willing to carry the child.
13:31You already pulled every penny from my bank account. I've got nothing left to give you.
13:37I've had a blast getting to know your granny. To be honest, she's quite a catch.
13:42And you never mentioned that she could buy and sell you several times over.
13:48Our business, our deal, was supposed to be between us. You can't just drag someone else into this.
13:57Well, I am getting rather fond of her. Easy on the eye, filthy rich and great company.
14:04That was very funny.
14:07So you told you they'd get on?
14:09Quite the wit, your grandson.
14:11That's the way I tell them.
14:13I was filling Joe in on some of my surgical exploits.
14:16Yeah, some of his anecdotes are a little bit close to the bone.
14:19Well, dinner will be ready in ten minutes.
14:21Joe, could you open another bottle? Eddie's glass is empty.
14:25Not for me. I've a long drive ahead. My rental in York awaits.
14:30Oh, you're leaving straight after dinner. That's a shame.
14:33You'll have to forgive my grandson. He can be a little overprotective.
14:39But there's no need to rush off. If you want to make a night of it, we have plenty of guest rooms.
14:45Thank you. Yeah. I'd like that very much.
14:48Well, that's about settled. Another drink.
14:51Another drink. Thanks, Joe.
14:53I've got us a pizza. I've got us a pizza for tea and some garlic bread and I'll put some oven chips in.
15:14And after our bread, potato, mozzarella binge. Back to healthy carbs, you know? Healthy eating.
15:19No more fasting. No more fad diets. I just feel so lucky to even be here, you know.
15:25That's why we've got to make the most of every single day. Starting with our engagement party.
15:29I don't think I can.
15:36I don't want to have an engagement party. Not anymore.
15:41What? Why?
15:42Because nearly losing you, it just made me think loads about us, you know? And about what you deserve.
15:49What? And you don't think we deserve to celebrate?
15:53Sorry.
15:56It's just...
15:58You know, life's too short to spend...
16:01It's just too short for me to do what I don't want to do.
16:04Wait, so...
16:08I just nearly died and now you want to call things off?
16:12I love you, Gabby.
16:13Don't.
16:14No, please.
16:16Look, let's just cancel the engagement party and just crack on with the wedding, yeah?
16:20Let's get married as soon as we can.
16:23Wait, what? Soon as in really soon?
16:26OK, well, it's spontaneous, it's romantic, it's very social media friendly, so...
16:32Yeah, let's do it.
16:35So it's here?
16:36Yes.
16:39If Eddie can't find a suitable property, I've told him he can rent one on the estate.
16:44I'd love that, very much.
16:46And I would love for you to tell us why you decided to move your practice from London to the depths of Yorkshire.
16:54It's OK, Eddie, if it's still too raw.
16:57No, Jo's just looking out for you.
16:58Um...
17:00Well, Kim shared that she lost her husband last year and, um...
17:05Well, sadly...
17:08I lost my wife, my dear wife, as well, quite recently.
17:14So sorry.
17:15One too many of your exclusive aesthetic treatments?
17:18Jo!
17:19What's wrong with you?
17:20It was cancer.
17:22Um...
17:23After that, I just...
17:24I didn't want to stay at home.
17:26So, yes.
17:29Hoping to make a new start.
17:31And it would be my pleasure to help you do that.
17:34If you'll excuse me a moment, I need to make an urgent call before it gets too late in Dubai.
17:40Oh, you have business out there.
17:42Who doesn't?
17:43Oh.
17:44Yeah, I'd better call Billy.
17:45Check on the kids.
17:47Kim tells me you have a beautiful family.
17:50Well, I think so, but I'm biased.
17:52Hmm.
17:58Okay.
18:00This is how this is gonna go.
18:02You have not just made your point.
18:04You have hammered it home.
18:06So, I'm gonna call you a taxi.
18:08Don't worry, I'll make all of your excuses for you.
18:11Well, Kim is expecting to see me in the morning.
18:13A gentleman never lets a lady down.
18:16Hmm?
18:18So, the chances of finding a surrogate to take Sarah on are pretty much zero?
18:20That's what Liam reckons.
18:24Right, well, that's that then.
18:27We can close the whole thing down.
18:28I mean, maybe it's a blessing in disguise.
18:33Good to get the hospital smell out of my hair.
18:36Well, hey, why don't I make you hot chocolate?
18:37You can go to bed, baby.
18:38You look shattered.
18:40Yeah, well, I've had a lot to think about, haven't I?
18:43You mean about the surrogacy?
18:45Well, erm, listen, your granddad's had a chat with Liam today, haven't you?
18:51Yeah.
18:53Yeah, I did the same, actually, with Rona.
18:55And, you know, I asked her about Ivy and then told Jacob that if he didn't want the same thing as me, then he has to tell me.
19:00But, turns out he does.
19:02Want what?
19:03A surrogate to carry our baby.
19:06And, you know, we've both agreed that we're going to be proper hands-on parents and do it together because we want our kid to have a mum and a dad.
19:13Wow, I mean, that's really good news.
19:19Try telling your faces that? I've just told you the best news ever after the worst two weeks of my entire life.
19:22No, and I'm sorry, babe. It's just, er, Grumpy's got some news for you, haven't you?
19:29Have I?
19:31Yes, what Liam said about the surrogacy.
19:34Hang on, you've actually spoken to Liam about me?
19:36Yeah, I mean, just to sound him out.
19:40Yeah. So, tell her what he said about Sarah finding an agency.
19:45Oh, look, we already know it's not going to be straightforward, so if he's being all negative, then...
19:47No, no, no, he wasn't negative.
19:50In fact, er, he said it was a cracking idea.
19:55No way!
19:57Oh, thanks, Grumpy, for actually talking to him.
19:59You know, I really feel like everything's starting to come together.
20:03Right, night.
20:05Night.
20:10Why the hell didn't you tell her?
20:12The same reason you didn't. You saw the look on her face.
20:14Yeah, and I'll be seeing the tears too when she finds out the truth.
20:17That it's a lie, that there's not a chance in hell we'll find her a surrogate.
20:21We will find a way.
20:23We have to.
20:25You had a chance to expose me when I walked through the door this afternoon and you chose not to,
20:30which I think makes you at best complicit, don't you?
20:34I had no choice.
20:36You sent Sean to intimidate me. You threatened Dawn.
20:40You threatened the kids.
20:41All you have to do is grease the wheels.
20:44Help me gain access to Granny's considerable wealth and stand back while I extract what I think is fair and reasonable.
20:52I can't betray her.
20:53I can't betray her.
20:55I can't. I'm just going to have to go to the police, tell the truth about everything the kid needs-
20:59No!
21:01I've told you, that would be very unwise.
21:04It's your word against mine and I've nothing to lose.
21:07You're bluffing?
21:08No. I'm a desperate man and I'll do whatever it takes.
21:13As will Sean. You've seen what he's capable of.
21:17Your little family will never be the same again and Dawn's suffered so much loss already.
21:24You vile piece of-
21:27I'm the reason that you're still standing here now, living your best life.
21:32You and me.
21:35Now it's payback time.
21:38Goodnight Joe.