Morning, Pat. Morning. She wants
to be jogging to work, not driving.
Get some of that weight off her.
It's either that or swimming.
I go three times a week now - lost nearly half a stone already.
Start borrowing each other's clothes soon, couldn't you?
If she had owt worth wearing, yes.
Much better. Cracked it now, haven't you? Thanks, Freda.
Oi, hot stuff, shift yourself. Oh!
Hi.
How's everything going? On schedule?
We're a day ahead on this line.
We can pick up the shortfall on the Sandford order, get it out on time. You are the reason I sleep nights.
D'you know that? Thanks, Freda.
We're not a day ahead on this line.
We will be by the time she decides to check. Now, come on, move it.
God, that's gorgeous. Is that a marble worktop? Italian.
How can you afford that? Overtime
we're on? We can have anything. Still, you've been spending a lot.
It's with Kenny. Everything at
trade with discount on the fitting.
He definitely wants to shag you. He's a businessman. All he's interested in is my money. Yeah(!)
He's helping me choose the appliances tonight. Wear something low-cut. You'll get it for free!
DOORBELL RINGS
Nana! Yeah I'll be down in a sec.
Kenny! Hello, trouble. How are you? Brought you a nice video round.
All right? I will be in a minute. Brought us some thinking juice.
Help us get a bit creative.
Plus, the more pissed you get, the more I can charge you. You don't know me at all, do you?
It's quiet. What have you done with them? They're in the other room. I
brought a video round, some sweets.
Are you bribing my grandkids? Yes, and to be honest, it's shocking how easy it is.
You didn't bring them up very well! Cheeky git. Cheers. Cheers.
Right, let's get on with it, then, shall we?
Oh, it's scary, this bit.
SHE TURNS VOLUME UP
I suppose I could have a washer and dryer combined. That'd free up a unit space, wouldn't it?
It would. Although you can't have the two going at once and there's always something needing doing.
His football kit, her favourite top. I should've bought three...
What are you doing? I'm trying to speed things up. What?!
Look, I know you're a woman, but you don't half talk a lot.
I've done three jobs for you now, and been on site for all of them,
something I don't normally do any more. Ask my sons.
I spent an hour trying to decide what to wear tonight -
and I'm a bloke! What's that about?
You didn't really want to talk about appliances, did you?
How's the film? Yeah, wicked, thanks.
You staying the night, then?
BOTH LAUGH
Did you check on the kids? Yes. They're fine. They're asleep.
I'm married. You said he left. Nineteen and a half years ago.
I don't think he's coming back, if that's what's worrying you! Still
married, though. Catholic, yeah?
Lapsed. No such thing.
I know.
Oh, right.
You mean, you've never...
since he...? I'm the...?
Yes, all right, don't make a big thing of it. Look, it's OK.
We don't have to do anything.
I knew something was different.
I thought you were walking a bit funny.
What's he packing down there, a monster cucumber? I wasn't gonna measure it! Measure what? Nothing.
Kenny's dick. Old slutty here did the nasty with him four times.
Broadcast it around, why don't you?
What?!
We're going as fast as we can, but I'm a cutter short. Faz is off sick.
So, ask Pat for a replacement. # Sex, bomb, sex bomb You're my sex bomb
# Baby, you can turn me on! #
Oh... Bugger.
Oh, well. Just don't tell Grace, OK? She thinks I've quit.
I didn't mean to... I noticed the door was open, came out to check.
Freda, I can see them!
Go on, sneak a fag. I can hardly complain, can I?
I don't normally do this. I just needed a break, that's all.
I've been getting a lot of flak this morning. Your builder?
Sorry.
I overheard some the girls talking.
Four times, apparently. Oh, for God's sake.
It's OK. I'll kill 'em!
No. Why? Lucky you, that's all anybody's thinking, believe me.
How's your kitchen coming? Start tomorrow.
Just seal everything, OK? The dust is a nightmare. I will, yes. Thanks.
Our secret, OK?
Keep going.
Come on, Gary. I'm going!
Are you packing or playing? Packing. It don't look like it. We're children, not slaves!
Charlotte...
Charlotte, shift that there! Scissors...
The dust is a nightmare. Everything's got to go.
You're frightening me now, you two. Come on.
Step in a bit.
Get cracking, lads.
Oh, I'm getting dizzy now! Stop it! Stop it!
SHE SCREAMS
This is a new range we're introducing on the quality line.
Lesley will be supervising, but I'd like you to have a look, in case we adapt it for the budget line.
OK? Sure. No problem.
Someone died, have they?
Yes, my auntie.
Well, I told Pat I need the afternoon off to go to her funeral,
but actually I've got an interview over in Greenheys for this management position. Oh, right.
I won't get it, but at least I can say I look the part. See you later.
Yeah.
Come on, kids.
They've offered Lesley that management job. She's handing her notice in on Monday.
There you go. Thanks.
I'm gonna apply for her position. What d'you reckon? It's more money?
No, I don't mean change jobs. I want to ask Pat if I can supervise both lines at once. Nice one.
She'd have to give you a raise for that. Yes, but it's more a way of
moving up, isn't it? Yes, course.
I think she'll jump at it. I know she rates me and we get on well.
Be much cheaper than employing somebody else... Kenny, don't!
Look, this is important. Yes, I'm
listening. Sounds great. Go for it.
D'you think? Absolutely. You'd be able to afford that patio extension I was talking about.
Eugh!
Oh! Hey, Pat, if you see Freda, tell her we're looking for her! Funny!
What's this in aid of? No-one told us it was fancy dress. You might
recognise style one day, Jackie.
Must've cost a bit.
You've got to look the part. You're only a supervisor.
Depends what kind, though, doesn't it?
What d'you think? You'll be wanting
my job next. No, I couldn't do that.
It just seemed to make sense, having somebody co-ordinating
the two lines. Superficially, yes.
No, it'd be much more efficient.
I know how everything runs, I know the girls... It's not that simple.
Why not? Freda, you're our best machinist. You must know that.
I'd hate to lose those skills.
You wouldn't, not completely. If you think that, then you don't appreciate what's involved. I do.
Let's leave it as it is for the time being. There's no real rush. Lesley's got to work out her notice.
Let's just wait till we're all a bit more experienced, me included.
PHONE RINGS
Excuse me. ..Pat Fletcher? Pat.
Adrian, thanks for ringing back. Kingfisher's sent a fax through.
Yes, I've got the figures. ..Freda, I'm glad you're thinking like that.
I'll keep you in mind, I promise.
OK, here we are.
Well, she hasn't said no, has she? Not for definite.
Yes, and even if she does, you'll still be supervising the budget
range, so you won't have lost out.
Well, I've paid for my kitchen, so I'm not bothered either way. Is it finished? What's it like?
It's beech effect and mock slate.
Wow!
It's shite, isn't it? What bunch of cowboys did this?
My card. No job too small. Satisfaction guaranteed. You can do my ironing if you like.
She this funny all the time? No,
she's peaking. Make the most of it.
You've got a carousel! I want one. Number's on the card. Special deal.
Let's open that bubbly, eh? Weren't you saving that? No, I got it to celebrate her promotion.
You don't mind, do you, love? I can always get us some more later. Yes, let's just get pissed, eh?
Could you build us a swimming pool?
You ain't even got a garden. Don't matter, long as you can pay for it!
You need Pat's kind of money for something like that. Loaded, is she?
What are you doing? You all right? Yes. Just been to check on the kids.
Kenny's great. Yeah, I know.
It's going OK, is it?
Yes, course.
Come on, we're missing out in here.
Night! See you later.
Go on, go home, you noisy buggers.
Got room for a nightcap? No, thanks.
Nice bunch. I think they liked me.
What do you think? Might get a bit of work, eh? Probably. Yeah.
We staying out here or what? No,
I'm going to go to bed. On my own. You don't mind? I'm a bit tired.
Oh. Tiring you out, am I?
I'll call you tomorrow, then?
Yes, do, or I'll call you.
Right.
Sorry about Pat, the job thing, not working out.
It still might. Yes, well,
it's her loss if it doesn't, eh?
Yes. That's the spirit.
Night, then. Night.
She interviewed you yet? No need, is there? She knows all about me. She interviewed Janet.
Janet MacFarlane? Yes, Pat saw her yesterday. Didn't you tell her?
Well, she is quite new.
Pat doesn't really know her yet, does she? Not like with you.
No, I suppose not.
It was chaos in there. I'm not going in there again, it's wicked.
Charlotte, don't swing that... MOBILE PLAYS "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"
Yes, I know. It's for Gary, isn't it? Makes him laugh.
Come on, kids. Yeah, Brian? 'We got the wrong wall.'
You're joking! 'If only.' How the hell did that happen? I'll bet she's pissed off.
'Can you come and sort it out?' Can't you do that? 'It's your job.'
They've knocked the wrong flamin' wall down.
All right. Tell her I'll be there soon as I can.
I'll be an hour, tops. I promise. Right.
I'm sorry, love. It's OK. If I'm
a minute later than an hour, I'll take you to that Spanish place.
My treat, OK? Sure. Two minutes late, I'll take you to Spain itself. All right?
Sorry, love.
He's doing me this great new shower unit - reckons I could have a loft conversion for a bedroom,
or a study. Study a lot, do you?
We've paid! She hasn't. Lesley's
leaving do. Cough up. I don't think I've ever even spoken to her!
What have we got her? Day in a health farm. Kev suggested a facelift but we ain't got enough.
How much to get rid of you? I'm priceless - Pat's right-hand-man.
Right-hand-dwarf! Mack had two blokes doing my job,
but I'm running the stock on both lines. Pat reckons I "transformed the efficiency of this factory."
What she means is you're cheap. I
get a hell of lot more than you do.
Really? I get it five times a week, Ade. What do you get?
Come on, tell us! And it doesn't count with your hand, either.
We're talking proper, non-paid-for sex. Cos we're surprised you ever get any.
You OK? Yeah, I'm just thinking about the party tomorrow night.
I should've got my hair done. There's no time now. You bringing Kenny? Course!
He's really looking forward to it.
I'm going to throw a sickie, I think. Take the afternoon.
That's not like you. Pat's not gonna mind.
She probably won't even notice.
When did this come on? After lunch. I think it was something I ate.
Can you get her some water? I just need to go home, have a lie down.
You can stretch out on the couch in the office. I need my bed, have a sleep. I'll be fine after that.
I'm going to phone the doctor. No, you don't have to do that. Freda, you're never ill!
If you say something's wrong, then I'm worried.
Why don't you just sit there for a minute? I'll finish up some phone calls and take you to a hospital.
No, it's all right. Better to be
sure. If it was anybody else, I'd think they were trying it on,
but I don't want to risk one of my best and most conscientious workers, do I?
I'll be about half an hour. If you're still feeling poorly then, we'll go, OK?
She is so onto you.
Come on!
Keep going! Keep going!
How are you feeling? Better now? Much, thanks.
Good.
MUSIC: "It Takes Two" by Tina Turner
So, which one's the legendary Pat, then?
She's the blonde at the bar.
Oy, where's my drink?
Suzie's necked it. Oy! SHE's the
sieve! It's OK, Kenny's getting more in. You wanna watch her.
'She's single now, remember?'
It's up to them. I've got a reserve in tow in any case. Isn't that right, Colin? Freda!
Now as senior management... Oh-h!
..it has fallen to me to do the honours.
Stand up, we can't see you! That's very good, that, coming from Mr Everest over there.
Officially she's leaving for another job, but we all know she's been sacked really!
Anyway let's wish her all the best. Lesley Parlour, everyone.
Cheers, Lesley. You're well out of it.
MUSIC STARTS UP AGAIN
Come on girl, that's us.
# Sisters are doing it for themselves
# Standing on their own two feet
# Ringing on their own bells... #
Thanks. They're not from me. Pat bought them. Cheers.
You gonna do some work for pat?
I don't know. Gave her the pitch, but...spent most of the time talking about you.
Told her she should give you that
extra job, cos you can handle both. She said she's thinking about it.
Yes, I've had that speech. # ..standing on their own two feet
# Ringing on their own bells. #
Shall we have a go? What?
Do a duet. It'll be a laugh. I'll be Travolta, you do your Olivia
Newton John. Nah, I don't think so.
OK, I'll go solo. What do you want me to sing? No, I'll choose.
Anyone? Yes.
Yes, how much?
Thank you.
# Little things I should have said and done
# I just never took the time
# You were always on my mind
# Always on my mind...
# You were always on my mind
# Maybe I didn't hold you
# All those lonely, lonely times
# And I guess I never told you
# I'm so happy that you're mine
# If I made you feel second best
# Then I'm so sorry I was blind
# You were always on my mind
# You were always... # Thank you very much. Thank you.
That was brilliant. She don't get out much. You were shite. I need a drink and the loo.
No, I'll get' em. It's lager, isn't it? Please.
Bit special, was it? The song?
Something like that.
So, who was the bloke?
There's got to be a bloke.
My husband...
Roy.
He used to sing that crap all the time. What happened to him?
He died.
Stroke.
I'm sorry.
I lost my wife through cancer. Still paying the bills. Well, trying to.
It's why I collared you about work. Sorry about that.
D'you miss him? Roy?
Some of him, yes.
And what was he like?
You'd better go and find Freda. She'll be wondering where you are.
She'll be all right. Night, love.
Take care. Good night.
What are you doing? Where are you going? Home. What for?
I thought you were getting me a drink. Ask Pat. SHE can afford it more than me!
Look, she was upset about her husband. I was just comforting her. Yes, you're good at that!
What's the matter? I'm sick of
people lying to me, making me think I'm something special. You are!
And then humiliating me. I'm sick of this. Touch me again
and I'll hit you. You're a nutter.
And you're an arsehole, Kenny!
I am promoting Janet as Lesley's replacement. ..You will supervise
the quality line from now on.
It'll take her time to get up to speed, but as a senior supervisor,
you'll be able to help her through any teething problems. Right. Thank you, Janet.
Freda, you got a moment?
Yep.
I want you to know that I took your candidacy very seriously.
I have no doubt that you could run both lines.
It just makes more sense to me to keep them both separate.
And if you were to fall sick, which as we know does happen,
then I'd have no supervisor at all.
Sure. And I really can't afford to lose you as a machinist. You are the best we have. You know that.
Janet deserves the same chance you had and I hope...
She's a great choice. I'll do my best to help her. OK? Thank you.
See you. Bye.
CAR BEEPS
I'm more relieved, actually. Not like I wasn't expecting it.
I split up with Kenny.
After the party, we had a row. Shit. What about?
It wasn't Pat, was it?
You paranoid cow. She wouldn't. It wasn't about Pat.
It wasn't anything. It doesn't matter now.
It's over, OK? And I'm fine.
Well...
I never liked him much, anyway.
Early start, isn't it? No rest for the wicked.
I've got a meeting in half an hour. Where the hell is it? I've looked everywhere.
'Well, look again!'
Files don't just go missing. Find it.
'And get the cleaners in.'
It stinks in here!
All right. All right, I'll see you later.
LAUGHTER
Jackie, what's yours like?
It's one of them.
We're behind the schedule AGAIN.
I'm going to need lots of overtime. That might be tricky.
I don't want hear there's a problem, Freda. We've got a big order coming
in we need this one out...fast.
Make it happen. OK?
I was about to say,
it might be tricky for some people, but that we'll do our best. Why are we so behind?
The budget line, particularly. I've had to spend a lot of time
with Janet. Just leave her!
You said to look after her.
I realise that, but the schedule comes first. Do what you need to do.
She's quite capable. I wouldn't have promoted her, otherwise.
DOORBELL RINGS
Oh-h!
DOORBELL AGAIN
What the hell are you doing?
Minicab.
It's four in the morning! I got
out my nice warm bed for this. There's been a mistake.
Someone's going to the airport. It's just me here and I'm not going anywhere.
Don't piss me about, lady. It's the wrong house. I'm sorry.
What's happened? Broken needle. We can't find all the pieces.
Not again. Must be a dodgy batch.
Well, stop using them, start a new lot. Come on, Freda, a bit of initiative wouldn't hurt.
Everyone, stop, we're gonna replace your needles. Which will take time. Being flippant isn't going to help.
I wasn't. Let's replace them as they break, shall we? Be more logical, wouldn't it? Fine.
I don't have to nursemaid Janet like this. What is the matter with you lately? Nothing.
Just keep the line working, will you? It is your job, after all.
- She was a right snotty cow. - Yes, really patronising, like it was all her fault.
She had a real go at you in the office as well. She always like this? She's usually nice.
Yeah, right. She is with me.
She's all sweetness and light and then you realize she's clobbering you over the head.
- Makes you want to work harder. - Yes, if only so she doesn't turn on you.
She wasn't picking on me to make me work harder.
What is it, then?
Forget it.
No, go on, what? Come on, Freda.
It's about Kenny, isn't it? How d'you mean?
She went off with him at the leaving do.
I saw them getting in a taxi together.
That's why you didn't see any of us after the karaoke. You're joking!
What a bastard.
What a bitch, more like. That's why she's been having a go at you? Why didn't you say? I have some pride.
Might not be about that, anyway. Course it is. Don't say anything.
We have to do something. It doesn't matter. It doesn't bother me.
But she's still victimising you. It's not that bad. It bloody is. Look, it's my job on the line here.
- She wouldn't sack you, would she? - She'd have to take us all on.
It's been going on for a while. Freda's fella...yeah.
Shagging Freda's fella.
We're gonna stop working overtime.
Oh, no. It's OK, she won't know
why. If she works it out, then good, but we're not gonna say anything.
You don't have to. We want to. And
she's got a date tonight!
I'm doing it for Freda an' all.
OK? Yeah.
- Where are you going? - Home. It's 5.30.
- But you're working late. - Changed our minds.
Did you tell them how behind we are?
- Yes. - It's not her fault we're busy.
I can't force them. What about tomorrow?
We're just not available for overtime. Sorry.
'Can we go to Alton Towers?'
Antony's dad took him. Antony said he really enjoyed it.
He went on the black hole, the oblivion where you go really high, then you drop through the ground.
The water slide and this spinning wheel. Can WE go?
Nana!
Sorry, love.
We can't send that out! The stitching's bollocksed. How many more are like that?
I don't know. You're meant to check this. I'll have to go through them
all. Pat'll go through the roof.
Then don't tell her. I'm not taking
the flak for this. It's not my fault. It's not Freda's, either.
Whose is it, then?
Come on, I've got to blame someone. No, he's right, it's down to me.
No, it isn't. It's down to Pat.
You what?
HANNAH HAS A WORD WITH ADE
You're winding me up. No. REST OF CONVERSATION IS INAUDIBLE
Ade, I need you to go through some stock numbers. I'm on me lunch hour.
I mean, I've got a doctor's appointment - now. I've got to run.
I'll do that when I get back, OK? Sorry.
Am I missing something here?
Pat can't sack you - we won't let her. I know. Well, you could look a bit happier about it.
Come on, keep your chins up!
KNOCK AT DOOR
Ready, babe? Yeah, I'm comin'.
Just relax, all right? Pat's
the one with problems now, not you.
Kenny.
Hiya. What are you doing here?
I don't know. That figures.
Kenny, I'm sorry. Me, too.
I was right, though, wasn't I? So I tapped your friends for a bit of work. So what? I've got to eat.
Didn't mean I was trying to shag
'em. They're not as stupid as me. You're right. You ARE stupid.
We had something and you knew it, but you messed it up anyway. No...
You think so little of yourself, you judge everyone else in the
same way. I'm worth more than that.
And so am I!
Aren't I?
Yes.
Then why don't we just start again?
Because I don't want to.
I'm sorry.
'I've got customers screaming.' I appreciate that, but if you give me a little more time...
'I'm cancelling the order. I need someone who can deliver.' That's your prerogative...
'Perhaps you should bear it in mind.'
Maybe in the future... 'We won't be using you again. Sorry.'
Yes, well, I'm sorry too. Bye.
Grace?
Yes. Get Freda in here, will you? OK.
That's two contracts we've lost now because, thanks to your section,
I cannot guarantee their delivery requirements. It's not my fault.
We need everyone to commit to overtime. I can't force people to work overtime.
I realise that,
but since you started this...vendetta, not a single deadline has been...
What? My car's been damaged,
I've had cabs turning up...
Are you accusing me?
I know it was you, Freda. I don't know what you're talking about.
I chose Janet MacFarlane because, in my opinion, it was the best decision for the factory.
And you WILL respect that. I do. I've said I'll help her.
You've disrupted the schedule, so we've missed our target dates. No.
You're jeopardising the livelihood of everyone who works here. What is the matter with you?
Take a week off, a fortnight, go on holiday somewhere. I don't want to.
I'm telling you. Take two weeks off. Sort yourself out, come back with a better attitude.
If you can't deliver on time, it's hardly my fault.
Two weeks. Sort the details out with Grace on the way out. I don't want time off and you can't force me.
This is your last chance, Freda. Do you understand that?
Just do it. Why not go on holiday somewhere, give her time to chill out for a bit?
Freda!
No.
Damn.
TV IS ON
SHE FLICKS THROUGH THE CHANNELS
Where's...?
I can't find me card!
You should have taken those two weeks, Freda.
Fired? You're joking?
Effective immediately. Had to just clear out her locker and go.
She could do it to any of us.
You've got to do something.
I will. I've got a meeting with her tomorrow. And I'll call on Freda.
Just get her her job back. She's got them kids now. You know why it's happened, don't you?
She's getting too old. That's not what I've heard.
Pat went spare when I showed her
how bad her work was. What'd you do that for? I didn't have much choice.
I'm not drinking with this prick. It's not my fault! It's my job.
Can't hear you. Your head's so far up Pat's arse, the sound's muffled.
At least I'm not pushing a trolley around, like some gormless retard.
You what?
Kev, pull off! Off!
It wasn't serious. Well, Ade's got a busted nose, but other than that he's fine.
Christ. Everyone's just a bit wound up. It's freaking them out. Cheers.
You're the best worker there.
It's OK, we're all behind you on this. Don't be. It's important.
I don't want anyone getting into
trouble over me. Pat can't justify what she's done and she knows it.
We'll go to a tribunal if necessary.
I spoke to Mack today.
He's going to testify for you an' all.
It's going to work out, OK? Trust me.
I think we're all agreed it's in everyone's interests to settle this as painlessly as possible.
Absolutely.
We want Freda reinstated or there'll be a work to rule across the whole
factory until that happens.
And we'll be moving this case towards a tribunal. Let's not get lawyers involved.
I've been asked to ballot for a strike. For God's sake. I'm holding off on that for the time being,
but it shows how people feel. Freda has been here longer than anybody,
her record speaks for itself.
Her former employer has already agreed to testify in her defence. She just wants her job back.
Which I'm happy to do if Freda apologises for the disruption she's caused
and agrees to abide by future management decisions.
An apology is an admission of guilt. Freda has done nothing wrong.
Freda?
I've abided by your decisions. We both know that's not true.
Let's not get into name-calling. That's our position.
It's up to you.
You can't want her to lose everything, Pat.
You can't take it all. It's not right. You know that.
Freda...
I just want to say...hang in there.
You know, you stick to your principles. You'll hate yourself otherwise, believe me.
Yeah.
If we go to arbitration, we are going to lose.
I'm not taking her back without assurances. Our client base is haemorrhaging.
Yes, I do realise that.
As is your support on the board.
If you can't rescue this situation, rest assured, they'll replace you
with someone who can.
I brought you some stuff. It's not much, but it all helps.
And you're not to worry, all right? I spoke to Barney and he reckons Pat's in more trouble than anyone.
He should've told them about Kenny.
That would've really put her on the spot, wouldn't it? Don't. This isn't about Kenny. Isn't it?
It's about me.
Go on.
What am I gonna do, if I don't get
my job back? You will. I might not. What if I can't find anything else?
How am I going to pay for all this? Look after the kids? What if they get taken into care?
Hey, don't be stupid. I'm going to lose everything. And it's all my own fault. Hey, come on.
What the hell have I done?
What did you mean, everything, about Freda? You said I can't want her...
- I couldn't say in front of Adrian. - Say what?
- Oh, come on, Pat, we all know. - Know what?
How is Kenny?
Going all right, is it?
Eh? >
Kenny who? >
Ta. What did you mean before, about it all being your fault?
PHONE RINGS
Hello?
What?
When?
Right.
Can you look after the kids? I won't be long. Who was it?
Freda? I'm sorry, I've got to go.
I'm not seeing Kenny, Freda. I never have been.
I know.
I lied.
I told them he left me for you. I said that you made a play for him and he fell for it. Why?
Because he would have.
I never gave him any encouragement. No, and that made me feel even better, didn't it?
You didn't have to try and he still preferred you. And why not?
I mean, who wouldn't, eh?
Look at me and look at you. Freda! You've got it all, haven't you?
The big house, the nice clothes and all the respect running this factory can give you.
I've worked hard for what I've got. I've worked hard an' all. What've I got to show for it?
I'm 51 years old and I've been used all my life.
People taking what they want and
moving on without caring what kind of a mess they've left behind.
I didn't mean that you... I can look forward to more of the same,
more rolling over and getting kicked in the guts cos it's all I bloody deserve.
I didn't kick you in the guts,
Freda. I opened the door.
And slammed it right back in my face, just like everyone else. So I have to pay, do I?
All the disappointments are my fault? Don't patronise me. I'm not. And don't flatter yourself, either.
It's not your fault. I'm the failure, not you. It's not a competition. It is when you lose!
And that's what I wanted more than anything.
To see you lose, just once, so you knew what it felt like!
Don't. Don't you dare to pretend to feel sorry for me. I'm not.
I don't want your pity.
You're not getting it.
You've persecuted and undermined me and brought this factory to the brink and for what?
How is this ever gonna make things better? Nobody's winning here, Freda, least of all you!
I know.
My life isn't perfect.
It isn't anything like!
What do you want from me?
Respect? You have it. You've always had it. Yeah, right.
But you think you're a failure?
All I can see is over 100 people gearing up to strike on your behalf,
risk everything to show how much you mean to them.
No-one's ever going to do that for me, Freda.
I'm just too successful.
If you want to come back, just say. I'll reinstate you.
But you have to meet me halfway.
Go on.
Tell them the truth about Kenny. I can't. Tell them you lied. I
can't. It's gonna come out, anyway.
Better that than the harassment. Now that can stay between us.
I won't mention it, I promise. It'll be our secret. Right?
Well, it wouldn't be to stay.
If something better comes up, somewhere else, I'm taking it.
I'm not standing still any more.
Freda, d'you want ME to tell everyone?
I don't mind. I'll just
sort of spread the word quietly.
Here, Freda. Seen Rocky here? He's talking like that cos of you! Aren't you, slaphead? Kev!
No, it's OK. I'll tell them.
Thanks, anyway.
Subtitles by Dorothy Moore BBC Broadcast 2003
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