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| Neville prepares to leave |
Neville is folding up his sleeping bag after a night on Britt’s sofa, and she brings him a sandwich, for which he is very grateful.
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| "Is he still here?" |
Aaron rushes in, having come home from school to collect his football kit, but she is more interested in whether Neville likes his sandwich. “You should have heard him in the Deri last night – he’s a real talent!” she tells Aaron,
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| "I have to go to catch the bus!" |
and Neville realises that it is time he left to catch the bus.
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| "Thanks, Nev, for an amazing night!" |
Britt thanks Neville for an amazing night, and as he goes,
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| "Loser!" |
Aaron mutters, “Loser!” His mother is now off to see Garry and says she will see Aaron later; she invites him to bring one of his friends over for tea,
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| She leaves, without any thought for Aaron |
and heads out of the flat, despite his enquiries about his football kit. He eventually finds it in the basket,
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| He finds his football kit has not been washed |
but it has not been washed.
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| Garry has some disposable nappies . . . |
Garry has purchased a big pack of disposable nappies, and when he hears someone coming tries to hide them;
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| . . . but cannot convince Britt of his innocence |
it is Britt, and she recognises the expression of assumed innocence. He insists that he is going to use them when Dani is out.
“Those eco ones are great,” Britt tells him,
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| "I had no trouble with them when I was babysitting" |
“I had no trouble at all with them when I was babysitting.” She is dying for a coffee, but tells Garry she does not have a hangover. “I didn’t drink a lot – Neville’s music was enough for me – and before you ask, he slept on the sofa, right?”
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| "Colin is very worried about you" |
Garry informs her that Colin is very worried about her, but she cannot understand why; then, just as Dani walks into the room, she begins to talk about the christening,
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| "What christening?" |
which comes as news to Dani.
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| They explain about Christmas morning |
Garry explains, “She wants us to have the christening on Christmas morning – and gatecrash the Penrhewl family.” Dani is surprised at this, but agrees, anticipating the photos will be beautiful.
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| "You haven't heard the half of it yet!" |
“You haven’t heard the half of it yet!” Britt goes on, “We thought we’d take her to the chapel in a procession.”
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| Dani is not in favour of a procession |
At this Dani draws the line, but is urged, “Come on, Dani, it was great last year – can you picture it? The costumes, the tinsel, the lights – it will be fun!”
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| "It will be such a waste!" |
The new ecological Dani considers that it will be a lot of waste; “Things like that always end up in the bin!” Britt suggests that Seren can wear Catrin’s christening dress, and Dani agrees that it would be a case of recycling.
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| Sara returns from the counsellor . . . |
Sara is just back from the counsellor,
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| . . . with some information leaflets |
and is looking at the leaflets she was given, when Jason comes in;
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| "Do you want the good news – or the good news?" |
“Do you want the good news – or the good news? she asks him, “Our mortgage has come through – I want to make an offer on this house today,” and Jason is in full agreement.
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| "I think £135,000 is a fair offer" |
“I think £135,000 is a fair offer,” she says,
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| "I can't see Gwyneth accepting that" |
but he cannot see Gwyneth accepting it.
Sara points out that there has not been much interest in the house, so she is in no position to be fussy;
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| "I'm going to phone them now!" |
“I’m going to phone them now!”
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| Megan welcome the idea of a double christening |
Megan is at the Deri flat, and tells Dani, “It will be lovely to have Seren and Huwi christened at the same time – it’s got nothing to do with Eileen, in all honesty. We at Bethania are happy to welcome anyone at any time.”
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| Dani wonders if the scaffolding will still be there |
Dani wonders if the scaffolding will be removed by then, as it would spoil the photos, but Megan replies that they have not had a definite date for its removal, and stresses that all that matters is the service.
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| "I think we're missing out with the procession" |
Britt, who is sitting at the table, laments, “I still think we are missing out with the procession,” but Megan does not want to be reminded of the ‘circus’ that Kelly organised last year.
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| "Plenty about Santa Claus and silly elves!" |
“There was no mention of the true meaning of Christmas – there was plenty about Santa Claus and a few silly elves!” Megan moans.
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| "How about a procession telling the story of the Nativity?" |
Then Britt suddenly has the idea of a procession telling the story of the Nativity; “The baby Jesus, angels –
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| "Not this procession again!" |
“no, there won’t be any waste, Dani! A tea towel for the shepherds, a couple of sheets for Mary – our Seren will lead the three wise men – or the baby Jesus.
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| Britt is once again in organising mode |
“I’m not sure who would be best for that – we can decide that later, can’t we?”
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| Megan will leave them to get on with it |
Megan concedes if they are willing to make all the arrangements, she is happy, and takes her leave. Danny reminds Britt about the christening dress, and she agrees to go and fetch it now. As she dashes off, Dani detects that something is not right.
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| "We could give this place a real makeover!" |
“We could give this place a real makeover when we own it,” proposes Sara, “Put our stamp on it –
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| "Possibly paint these cupboards grey" |
“we could possibly paint these cupboards grey – something more classy.”
Then they are visited by Megan, who wants to discuss Sara’s charity;
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| "I need some advice, Megan" |
Sara replies that it is not really a charity, but she needs some advice because she has never done anything like this before.
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| She advises setting up drop-off centres . . . |
Megan recommends, “You should set up drop-off centres, so people know where to take their gifts – I’d suggest Maenan, the Deri and Awyr Iach.
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| . . . and will organise a CwmFM interview |
“I’ll write a few lines for Cwm Ni, and I think an interview on CwmFM couldn’t hurt.”
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| "I was under the impression it was Sara's project" |
Jason interrupts, “Hang on, Megan, whose project is this? I was under the impression it was Sara’s,”
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| "I don't want to step on anyone's toes" |
but Megan replies that she is only trying to help, and does not want to step on anyone’s toes. Sara assures her that her help is much appreciated.
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| "Sorry, Megan, I have to take this call" |
There is a phone call for Sara, which brings disappointing news;
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| Their offer has not been accepted |
she tells Jason the offer has not been accepted.
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| "I forgot how cute this christening dress was" |
Britt had forgotten how cute the christening dress was, and must start making costumes from the sheets.
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| "What are these, Garry?" |
Dani has discovered the disposable nappies,
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| For once, Garry is lost for words |
and as Garry appears lost for an explanation, Britt says they are Aaron’s.
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| "Your teenage son, Aaron?" |
“Hang on – your teenage son, Aaron?” says Dani, totally unconvinced,
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| "I found them in an old baby changing bag" |
and is told they were in an old baby changing bag, which Britt found while looking for the christening dress; now that she has found them, they might as well will be used.
When Dani says she is going to help Sara with the toy collection, Britt says that she has some at home. “Some of Aaron’s old ones?” queries Dani.
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| Garry goes to fetch Seren |
When she has gone, Garry cannot believe that Britt came up with a story about Aaron’s nappies; “Go and get Seren, and we have another go with those eco nappies,” Britt suggests.
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| Aaron is proud of scoring two goals |
Aaron arrives home with his friend, Gruff, boasting about the two goals which he scored; he finds his mother is not there.
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| He is unable to find any food . . . |
When he looks in the fridge, Aaron finds nothing there, so decides that they will have some chips instead;
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| . . . so they head downstairs for some free chips |
“We’ll get them free, as Mam owns the place!”
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| "I can't believe her, Jason!" |
Sara is angry; “I can’t believe her – everyone reduces the price – that’s how buying and selling works!” Jason says that is typical of Gwyneth – stubborn, and suggests they could always apply for a higher mortgage, as they do not want to lose their home.
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| "Perhaps it would be too much of a temptation" |
“No – stretching ourselves now would be stupid,” judges Sara, “What if Awyr Iach went through a quiet spell, and we couldn’t afford the repayments? Perhaps it would be too much of a temptation for you.”
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| "Back to the gambling – what a surprise!" |
Jason exclaims, “And now we’re back to the gambling – what a surprise!”
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| "And what counsellor would that be?" |
Sara says that she is only following the counsellor’s advice, and he wonders what counsellor that would be.
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| "I went to get some advice" |
“The one I saw this morning,” she replies, “Just to get some advice – I want to be there for you, and I don’t know how.” He insists that not going behind his back would be a start, but she points out that she needed to speak to someone – and the counsellor was really helpful.
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| "Was it too nice to complain about your barbaric husband?" |
“Was it nice to be able to complain about your barbaric husband?” he demands, “It doesn’t matter what you say, you don’t trust me!
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| "I don't trust you either, Sara!" |
“Well, after today, I don’t trust you either! Well done, Sara!”
In the chippy, Ed reminds Aaron that Gareth Bale does not live on chips,
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| "Gareth Bale doesn't have my mother!" |
and receives the reply, “Gareth Bale doesn’t have my mother!” He boasts to Ed that he scored two of winning goals, and was a man of the match.
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| Ed looks concerned |
Then he tells his mate, “Come on, Gruff, we don’t want cold chips, do?”
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| "I don't know why we bothered to come" |
Sara and Jason come to the Deri, but Jason wonders why they bothered, as neither of them want to be there; “Your Mam was excited about babysitting,” she replies.
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| Dani has brought a present . . . |
Dani brings a present for her cause, and Megan begins prying into the wrapping to find out what the item is.
“I’m just checking,” Megan tells her, so Dani presumes she is not trusted to buy a suitable gift.
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| . . . but Megan wants to know what is inside |
“We have to know what’s inside, for the benefit of the child – isn’t that right?” demands Megan.
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| She wants people not to wrap their gifts |
Sara maintains that it is the giving that matters, not the actual gift, but Megan argues that they need consistency; “Do you think it would be an idea to ask people not to wrap the gifts from now on? To make sure the gifts are of a suitable standard – that they are suitable for a child of a certain age.
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| Sara sees this project being taken out of her hands |
“If you’re doing something, you might as well do it properly.”
Jason appears to be totally fed up with the whole affair, as Megan starts unwrapping the present.
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| "You're better at football than this!" |
Aaron is playing a computer game, and is told by Gruff that it is a good job he is a better football player. Then a friend request appears on the screen, from a player called S666,
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| Aaron is impressed by his achievements |
and Aaron immediately accepts.
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| Garry tells them they are wanted upstairs |
In the Deri, Garry asks Sara and Megan to go upstairs and see Dani; as soon as they have gone,
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| "I might as well go home" |
Jason decides he might as well go home. “Ifan is as right as rain,” he tells Garry,
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| "Sara and I are the problem" |
“Sara and I are the problem.”
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| Dani has unwrapped all the gifts for Megan's benefit |
Upstairs, a large number of gifts have already been amassed, and Dani stresses, “I have removed all the paper especially for you, Megan.” Sara asks whether they pass the test, and points out it will take her quite a time to repack them. Dani is sure that there will be loads more to come, a prospect which is not welcomed by Megan.
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| "Surely you both can help to lighten the load" |
“Surely you both can help to lighten the load,” she says,
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| "You were the one who wanted the paper removed" |
but Sara is much too busy, and reminds her that she was the one who wanted the paper removed.
“You don’t have to do it all here,” Dani helpfully informs her,
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| "I'll get you a bag, so you can take them home!" |
“I’ll get you a bag, so you can take them home!”
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| Then she discovers a receipt |
The bag which Dani finds has a receipt in the bottom of it.
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| "Ed, you would make a great Joseph" |
As Ed approaches the bar, Britt maintains that he would make a great Joseph, and Kelly could be Mary, in the Christmas procession; he is not keen to do that again, but Garry points out that Britt is like a terrier and never gives up, so he might as well agree. Ed will think about it.
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| "Where's Jason?" |
Sara comes back downstairs, and finds that Jason is not there, but has gone home; “Right – date night’s over then!” she growls.
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| "I thought you would be at home, celebrating with Aaron" |
Ed comments to Britt that he thought she would be at home celebrating with Aaron, as he scored twice in the big game; “You did know he was playing, didn’t you?”
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| "It's been on my mind all day!" |
Britt lies that it has been on her mind all day.
“Look, I know things are difficult between you and Colin,” Ed continues,
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| "He still needs his mother" |
“But things are difficult for Aaron too – being 13 isn’t an easy age. Maybe he is growing up, but he still needs his mother.”
This does not go down well with Britt; “With all due respect, Ed, you don’t have any children, do you?
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| Britt flies off the handle |
“When you’re a father, come back and tell me then!”
He admits, “I’ve had another go,
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| ". . . she's in an eco-nappy now, I swear!" |
“and Seren is in an eco-nappy now, I swear!” Dani asks if he has anything else to say, and he replies, “I promise not to use those other nappies ever again!” which placates her somewhat.
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| "There's no point going out just to bicker" |
Sara arrives home and tells Jason he should have waited for her; “There’s no point in going out just to bicker,” he groans, and she assures him she regrets going behind his back.
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| "You don't know how it makes me feel" |
She is also sorry that he does not believe she trusts him. He insists that he can see it in her eyes all the time, and wonders if she knows how that makes him feel.
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| "Why don't we order new debit cards?" |
“Look, I know what we’ll do,” she suggests, “Why don’t we order new debit cards to replace the ones we cut up?”
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| "Is this just a quick fix, Sara?" |
He is of the opinion that it is just a quick fix, which is not fair on her; he does not want her to worry.
“I want you to know that I do trust you – and perhaps you should have your cards,” is her next idea;
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| She agrees to keep them until they are both ready |
when they arrive he wants her to keep them, for now, until they are both ready.
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| Aaron's game has greatly improved |
With the help of this player, S666, Aaron is topping the leader boards of his game, and just then his mother returns.
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| "How's my little 'man of the match'?" |
In a totally over-the-top manner, she greets her, “Little man of the match!” extravagantly hugging him.
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| She finds everything hilarious |
Then she insists on taking a picture of him with the trophy.
Gruff thinks that he ought to be going, and Aaron says he does not want any food, as he had chips earlier, and there is no food in the flat anyway. She insists that she is going to make him a snack, and is so proud of him.
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| Aaron appreciates the help from S666 |
Aaron quietly sends a message of thanks to S666.
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| Jason succumbs to temptation . . . |
Jason is on the laptop, looking at houses for sale, but then is tempted by a pop-up advert, which offers him, ‘Free £5 bet’.
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| . . . but the £5 credit does not last many seconds |
He takes up the offer, but immediately loses, and switches back to the property website as Sara comes downstairs.
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| "I'm looking at other houses, just in case" |
“I know this is what we want, but I’m looking at other houses just in case – some are not bad,” he says, then suggests, “How about a takeaway? You go and get it while I lay the table.
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| Jason reels off his usual Cwm Delhi order |
I want chicken jalfrezi, pilau rice and peshwari naan.”
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| Sounds like one of these foreign banks |
As she leaves the house, Jason goes to the website of Sanspho Bank
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| He signs up for a new credit card |
and begin the process of signing up for a credit card.
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