Alarm

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[projector clicking]

[chilling instrumental music]

- lt was your home

since childhood,

but you think

it's been violated forever?

- Yes.

- Can you see yourself

ever living there again?

- No.

- l understand that.

Remember what l said to you

at the beginning, Molly.

You weren't just a witness

to a violent assault.

You were a victim

as much as your father was.

Now l'm going to suggest

something to you.

[siren wailing]

[voice fades to the background]

lt might help if you were

to go back to the house.

l could go with you if you like.

- No.

- No.

- No, sorry.

- All right.

- Anyway, it's just been sold,

so time to move on.

- Sure.

You'll still be staying

with Frank and Jess?

- They've been fantastic,

but l can't expect them to put

up with me indefinitely.

- l think they love

having you around.

And if it offers

a safe haven for now...

- l want a home of my own.

l've started looking.

- Right.

- Outside Dublin.

l like the idea.

lt's much cheaper,

more peaceful.

[car alarm blaring]

- Go back to bed.

No, no, go back, go back.

[distorted voices]

- F*** you.

F*** off!

[knocking at door]

- Molly, Molly?

- Come in.

- Sleepy head.

l was getting worried.

Oh.

Nightmare?

Your Dad?

You poor baby.

Do you want to cancel

this thing?

- l'm fine.

- l wouldn't worry about

offending an estate agent.

- No, really.

[engines humming]

- Remind me again why you want

to get out of Dublin.

[laughter]

[horns honking]

[building orchestral music]

- Listen.

That's what most people

are paying for:

tranquility,

and the space outside

as well as the space inside.

Oh, and light.

l mean, the house is full

of natural light.

French doors, south facing.

The patio is perfect for sunning

yourself all afternoon.

Kitchen, oak Shaker,

electric hub, oven,

fridge, freezer,

granite worktops:

all is standard.

Utility room, and upstairs.

This is a feature most people

like is the high ceilings.

l think you'll be

pleasantly surprised

by the roominess

of the bedrooms.

Now, family bathroom,

and into the master bedroom.

[birds chirping]

- Molly.

Molly.

l think our friend might feel

he's wasting his sweetness.

- Sorry.

- As you can see,

a lovely view of Mount Leinster

That will my 1 2:00.

So what do you think?

- Um, it's lovely.

l'll certainly think seriously

about it.

- Well, as l said,

this is the last one,

so l wouldn't think too long

if l were you.

Any last questions?

- The fitted kitchen,

did you say that was extra?

- No, that's standard,

or you can choose your own,

and we'll add 5,000.

Oh, we can also install

a superb alarm system

for an extra grand.

- No, thanks.

No alarms.

- Fully guaranteed for five

years, including maintenance.

- No.

- What, are you expecting

a crime wave in the village?

- Hardly.

People like their peace

of mind.

Anyway, there you have it.

As l said, it's the last one.

Just imagine what this

would cost you up in Dublin.

Anyway, l'd better go.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Bye-bye.

- And on to his new best friend.

l hope you got the message,

Molly.

You need him

more than he needs you.

- Arrogant little twerp.

l think he was expecting you

to whip out the checkbook

there and then.

- That's the way it is,

l suppose.

[engine turning over]

- l mean, if you don't mind

living in the back and beyond,

the house itself isn't bad.

- lt seemed very peaceful.

And people really commute

to Dublin from there?

- Didn't you notice?

Not a soul to be seen.

- What sort of life is that?

- l won't have to commute.

l can work from home,

pop down to the village

for whatever l need.

- What, baked croissants

at the Boulangerie?

Espresso?

A pot of tea and a scone

would be the height of it.

- What do you think, Jess?

- Well, you know

we love having you here.

ls it not all a bit too soon?

Maybe you should talk

the whole thing through

with Luke Masterson.

- Well, l think l'm ready

for a break from therapy.

l told Luke.

- You didn't say.

- Anyway, isn't it vital

to get your toe

on the old property ladder

these days?

- Mm.

- You know what l mean, though.

A home of my own.

- Of course.

But you've been through so much.

l wouldn't do anything rash.

[cars humming and revving]

[horn honks]

[people chatting]

- There's two for the front

and two for the back here.

- Yeah, it seems a lot now,

but that's the way

property is going.

- 200,000, 250,000-

more than that.

- 'Cause they know if they wait

it will cost them twice as much.

[people chatting]

Okay?

Yeah, bye-bye.

Hello again.

- l've decided to go for it,

Meadowlands.

- Sorry, we closed that sale

this morning.

- What?

- Afraid so.

- Was it that man yesterday?

- Well, look, we've got

something similar

near completion

a bit further out.

lt'll be dear, of course,

when it's ready for sale, but-

have you a brochure there, hon?

Yep, thanks.

Okay.

- [sobbing]

- Would you get us two coffees,

please, Pat?

- l'm sorry.

l'm such a baby.

- No, no.

No, no, no.

You're fine, fine.

- lt's just, the more

l thought about it last night,

the more excited l got.

- l can imagine.

- And it's definitely sold?

l mean, people ever

change their mind?

- Rarely, no.

They're all trying to chase

their dream, you know.

Get away from all that.

Look, the check for the down

payment hasn't arrived in yet,

so technically, maybe-

- Yeah?

- Well, l mean,

it's a new house,

so obviously we can't get

into a bidding war.

l mean, the price is the price.

But let's just say

to close the sale,

you were prepared to offer

another 5k.

- God, yeah, but l thought you

said the price was the price.

- Of course.

No, this would be

a local arrangement, you know?

l mean, l'm only saying this

'cause l can tell how much

the house means to you,

you know.

lt would be up to yourself.

- There's a word for it, Molly.

You know that.

lt's gazumping.

l mean, it goes on all the time,

obviously.

- You think l shouldn't.

- My poor love.

You've been through so much.

l just don't want you

to do anything

you'll regret in the long run.

Here.

Sleep on it.

[lock clicks]

- [whistles]

l'm carrying the lot, am l?

- Sorry.

[laughter]

Thank you.

[car zooms by]

[faint barking]

[electronic beeping]

[birds calling]

- [giggling]

[horn honking]

[bright rock music]

- Hello!

- Great to see you.

- [squealing]

l'm good.

How are you?

- Lovely to see you.

- Hello, Sarah!

How are you?

- How are you?

- Good.

- Hello.

- Hello.

- You look fantastic.

- Thank you, thanks.

Thank you.

Go on ahead to the left.

There's lots of drinks.

- l hope you don't mind.

l bumped into this gorgeous man

the other night.

- Of course not.

Hi.

- Hey, how you doing?

- l hadn't seen him in ages.

He's been away for how long?

- More or less since college,

l think.

- Hi!

[all chattering]

- Thanks for having us.

- Great.

Yeah, into the left.

- Guess who?

- You wouldn't remember me.

- Oh, she will.

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