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You'd have to have your head in the

sand not to know about the recession.

I blame the subprime mortgage lenders.

They allowed people to borrow

far more than their annual income.

What?

He's cute. Can we keep him?

Let's just check with Mrs Lange.

These things normally require

a lot of paperwork.

It's always about paperwork.

Gosh, what's going on?

Excuse me. Hi.

I'm looking for Mrs Lange.

She had a bit of a fall.

Broke her leg and hit her head.

Look, sorry to be insensitive.

I know it's an awkward moment.

But one of your boys showed up

on our doorstep with these papers

and we wanted to make sure

everything was OK.

You'll have to excuse me.

I don't normally deal with the children.

I work in accounts.

The application does appear to be

in order from as far as I can tell.

Well, there you go, then.

And this is her signature on the form.

Jane, the paramedics want

to have a word with you.

Look, Mrs Lange would

never, ever let a child go

without first vetting the parents fully.

She must have expedited

your application.

So if you're happy...

I'm happy.

We're... happy.

But...

I tell you what. I'll run this past Mrs

Lange just as soon as she comes to.

Alright?

Thank you.

OK!

This is insane.

Let's not talk about it here.

Is everything OK?

It's fine.

Really, did I do something wrong?

No! No, sweetheart,

you haven't done anything.

We've just... got some adjusting to do,

that's all.

I see. Then, would you mind

turning the music back up?

Come on, guys, sing!

Alec?

I'm fine, thanks.

You know all of those

teeth-whitening products'?

Mm-hm?

Apparently it's nothing more

than hydrogen peroxide.

Can you believe it?

Just household bleach.

How funny is that?

He's a funny one.

Where does he get

all those big words from?

And that suit!

You awake?

Mm-hm.

Everything OK?

Mm-hm.

I heard this book is particularly good.

"War and Peace"?

Perhaps we could find something

a little more child-friendly.

"There's a hole in the oor

near the bed by the door."

"I'm certain I've never seen it before."

"I'm sure it wasn't there

on Saturday night"

"when I climbed into bed

and switched off the light."

"On Sunday I woke up, fell out of bed,"

"bumping into the oor

and bruising my head."

Zooey?

Yes, sweetheart?

Will you sleep in here with me tonight?

Course I will.

Morning, Mum.

Jesus!

Oh, you startled me!

What time is it?

7:
04.

How did you sleep?

Me? Couldn't be better.

How about you?

Great.

Breakfast?

Sure.

Where's Alec?

He's gone to work.

Oh. This early?

Yeah, I'm sorry.

You're already highly over-extended.

Um, without any more security,

there isn't really much more we can do,

I'm afraid, Mr Morrison.

Um, you are gonna be able to meet

your financial commitments?

Oh, thanks.

It's just that the bank

is coming down quite hard these days

on customers who are unable to

meet their monthly commitments.

I hate to remind you that your property

can be repossessed...

It'll be fine.

Just 'cause, you know, moments ago

you were applying for another loan, so...

It'll be fine.

Right.

Sorry, could I just...

Could I have that pen back, please?

Thanks very much.

Where'd you learn to cook?

Delia Smith.

Hey... you don't have to

call me 'Mum', you know.

I know. I can call you Zooey if you like.

Well, whatever makes you comfortable.

OK, Mum.

Hey, so I was thinking -

maybe we should go shopping

and get you some new clothes

so you don't have to dress up every day.

I don't dress up because I have to.

A man should look his best at all times.

Quite right.

Just in case you want to dress

more casually.

I appreciate the gesture.

Tom! Tom, come in, come in.

Alright, Mr Morrison?

Yeah, fine, fine.

What's up?

Uh... sorry to disturb and all.

It's just that... well, me and the boys...

...were wondering what the situation was.

What situation?

Well, about pay cheques and the like.

Oh, I see. Pay cheques.

You and the boys.

Yeah.

Me and the boys.

Tom, in all the years

you've been working here,

have we ever let you down?

That's just it, sir.

I've been working here since your father

started the company.

45 years I've been here.

I'm just, uh...

...going through a bit of a rough patch

at the moment

you know, with the recession

and everything.

I understand that, sir.

But I've got a family to feed.

The truth is, Tom...

The truth is, Tom, I've had to use the

last of our money to pay off the debts.

Otherwise there is no factory.

Look, if you could... well,

if all of you could just bear with me,

it'll all get sorted.

Let me have a word with the boys.

Thanks, Tom.

What's in here?

That's a room we don't go into.

Why not?

Maybe one day I'll tell you all about it.

That's Chelsea Gardens.

Do you want to go inside?

Alright. Come on.

I used to come here a lot.

It's beautiful.

Isn't it?

Morning to you both.

Morning.

Lovely gardens, they are.

I could spend days sitting here.

Potts is the name.

That's a funny name.

I'm a funny man

once you get to know me.

I'm Eli. This is Zooey.

Nice to meet you, Mr Potts.

We should probably be on our way.

They spend hours

working on the flowers

after dark, when the gates are closed

and no-one is allowed in.

I've seen them with my own eyes.

It's like a little party.

Crafty little things, they are!

What do you mean?

He knows. Tell 'em, young man.

Do you mean... fairies?

See'? Fairies.

You do believe, don't you?

In "Peter Pan", aye.

I've seen you around.

Mmm, live just over there.

Oh, yeah, that's it.

Couldn't spare an old man a few bob

now, could you?

15 May 2007.

That's... when...

Yes, I know.

How do you know?

Lots of comings and goings.

I've seen you around.

Well, I'll leave you both to it.

Enjoy your day.

Strange man.

Oh! What an unexpected surprise!

Mum, there's someone

I'd like you to meet.

This is Eli.

Well! Hello there, young man.

Hello!

Zooey's told me all about you.

Did she tell you that my favourite artist

is Chagall?

That she failed to mention.

Did she tell you that I

prefer a Mac to a PC?

No, not that either!

So I guess she didn't

tell you everything, then.

No, not everything.

It's Alec.

Hiya.

Nice cardigan.

Finally,

a man of distinguished taste!

The stitching's superb.

Well, that's because I did it myself.

Impressive!

Is everything alright?

No, there's a problem

down at the factory.

Hmm.

Thanks for your support. As usual.

I didn't say anything.

You didn't have to.

Come on, Eli.

No. No, I'm sorry.

You're asking too much.

Chaps, please.

Just a little bit more faith.

All I ask is that you stick with me

for a little while longer.

I'm sorry, Mr Morrison.

Just until...

Tom, please!

I'm sorry, sir. I tried to speak to them,

I really did.

Well, what about you?

You'll stay, won't you?

Yes, I'll stay. I'll stay a bit longer.

Thanks.

Hiya. Hey, what's going on?

They're gone.

Who's gone?

Well, apart from Tom, everyone.

My father would turn

in his grave if he could see me now.

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