Alarm Page #3

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[bell dings]

- Molly, why didn't you tell us?

- We'd have come down

straight away.

- You poor thing.

And you're hardly in the door.

- lt wasn't too bad.

They didn't even take anything.

- Yeah, but it's what it does

to your head.

- You didn't sleep last night,

did you?

- Not much.

- Was the place

in an awful state?

- Yeah, but Mal helped clean up.

- Who's Mal?

- He's just a guy

l knew in school.

He's been helping me

with the painting.

- Oh, that's why

it's such a good job.

- Frank, shut up.

Get that restaurant guide,

would you?

lt's in the car.

He's such an idiot.

So go on.

This Mal was here.

- He just happened to be coming

to do more painting.

- l'm only asking.

Weren't you lucky he was around?

l hope he stayed the night

to protect you.

ls he nice?

- Yeah, kind of gorgeous.

- Well, listen.

Frank discovered there's

a very highly rated restaurant

just a few miles from here.

We were going to treat you

this evening anyway,

so why don't you invite this...

- Mal.

- Mal, invite him too.

We can book for four

as easy as three.

Ah, go on.

l'm dying to meet him.

- Dying to meet who?

What?

Well, so far it's that

he's a good decorator.

- Okay, he's texted back.

- And?

- ''Working late.''

- Oh, pity.

- ''Go ahead, meet you there.''

- Excellent.

Well, l hope it lives up

to the review.

- lt looks classy enough

in the brochure.

- Oh, it does get

very cold up here.

- Well, you're up

in the mountains.

And it is December.

- l know that,

but the wind is never as cold

as this in Dublin, is it?

''Herb crusted rack of lamb

with a parsnip mash.''

Hmm.

- Who would have thought it, eh?

l would have thought

a Chinese takeaway

would be the only cuisine

you'd find around here.

Well, if this is as good

as it sounds,

we'll be bunking in

with you every weekend.

You'll never get rid of us.

- Let's order.

Mal won't mind.

thump!

[mouthing silently]

- Oh, is that him?

- Very easy on the eyes.

- You behave yourself.

Hi.

- Hey.

- This is Mal.

Mal, Jessica.

- Jess, please.

Nice to meet you.

- And Frank.

- How you doing, Frank?

- Getting ready

for the once-over?

- Frank!

- l've just been telling

them

how you're helping me

with the decorating.

- That's the official version,

anyway.

- Which is fine by me.

Thanks for the invitation.

You know, this reminds me

of a little country place

l worked in when l was in ltaly.

- Really, you can cook?

- l wouldn't poison you.

- Well, now, sounds like

you're very handy

to have around the house.

- [chuckles]

- Thanks for coming tonight.

- l enjoyed it.

They seem really nice.

- They've been so kind to me.

- So what are they,

like godparents?

- No, that's the strange thing.

They were just old friends

of Dad's.

He and Jess lectured

in the same department.

l hardly knew them

until after Dad...

you know.

They helped out so much

with all the funeral stuff.

Don't know

what l would have done.

Then they invited me

to stay with them.

Suppose they realized...

l mean, they did it

for Dad's sake,

but it was like

they really love me, you know?

- And they've no kids?

- No, they seem to like it

that way.

- You think?

- Yeah, why?

- Oh, l got the feeling they

were happy to have you around.

- You mean like the child

they never had?

- Yeah, that sort of thing.

l bet they didn't want you

to leave.

- You're right.

But, you know, it was time.

- Jesus!

Molly, hold on!

Molly.

- My bike.

They've taken my bike.

- Hey, hey, it's all right.

Calm down.

lt's all right.

You're safe.

lt's okay.

lt's all right.

[pounding]

- And apart from the bicycle,

there was nothing else taken?

- None of the rest touched.

- So was it someone else

this time?

lt's strange, huh?

Right, well, sure.

l'll ask around.

Maybe one of the neighbors

saw something.

You really should think about

an alarm, you know.

[tapping]

Good luck.

- Yeah.

F***ing brain-dead cops.

Mind you, he's probably right

about the alarm.

- l know.

- Listen, Molly,

l've been thinking.

l mean, l don't think

you should be

on your own right now,

you know.

- Mal, you can't believe what it

means to me to have you here.

- l want to be here with you.

- Will you stay?

Please?

- For as long as you want.

Hey, l'm getting pretty horny.

- Not now.

Sorry.

- Sure.

l know, l know.

[clatter]

- [sighs]

[clears throat]

[phone beeping]

- Hey, this is Sarah's phone.

You know what to do next.

beep!

- Hello, Sarah,

it's Molly.

l was just ringing for a chat.

Nothing special.

Give us a ring if you can.

l'm at home all day.

[doorbell rings]

[phone beeps]

Joe, how are you?

- l knew you'd say that.

l told him you'd say that.

l'm not Joe.

Joe sent me.

- Sorry?

- l'm his brother Mossie.

- Oh, you're twins.

- For our sins, yeah.

Now, you see that?

That's the give-away.

Joe would never do

anything like that.

Far too straight-laced,

you know what l mean?

Anyway, he tells me you've had

a spot of bother.

You want an alarm put in.

- Two burglaries.

- How did they break in?

- Front door.

- Oh, cheeky feckers.

You haven't had a wink of sleep,

have you?

Mind if l survey the scene?

Yeah, l was a bit put out about

them sending down a Dublin crowd

to put the alarm systems in.

Oh, not good for the local

economy, you know what l mean?

Anyway, l'll do you a good job.

No problem there.

Any special requirements?

- l don't know, really.

- Okay, you got bay windows,

French windows, guard the door.

Okay, obviously we cover

all the access points.

We'll give you

a nighttime setting

so you can still

move about upstairs,

do your business.

What about panic buttons?

Great for the peace of mind.

Bedroom.

[muttering]

Do you mind if l?

- No.

- Okay, so panic button.

That suit you?

- Whatever you think.

- Fair enough.

Now, l can squeeze you in

this afternoon.

But if you want

to think about it,

it will take three weeks.

- Oh, this afternoon please.

- Knew you'd say that.

Do you want to talk cash,

or will l wait for himself?

- There's no himself,

so you can talk to me.

- Fair enough.

Let's see now.

Ten access points, panic button,

master control box.

Say a thousand.

- Sure.

- Honest to God, you young ones,

throwing your money away.

All right, 800,

my final offer.

- What?

- Okay, so for you, 750.

All right?

All right.

- Yep, great.

- So l'll see you

this afternoon.

And don't worry.

You'll sleep tonight.

[phone beeping]

You sure he'll

get back to you fast?

- lf not, we'll think

of something else.

- Okay, now, when you're leaving

the house,

just key in the code.

When you're going to bed,

key in zero, seven.

lf the alarm does goes off,

the video screen here will show

you the source of the intrusion.

[phone chiming]

- Okay, l've got it,

my birthday and his.

- No, no.

Don't tell me.

No one else should know.

Just key it in and verify.

[electronic beeping]

- [computerized voice]

System is armed to home.

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