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This is going.

Probably best. That's a dangerous dress.

Are you okay?

Tessa?

All right, don't move. Don't move.

I think you fainted.

Are you diabetic?

Do you need sugar?

Have some of this.

- It's flat.

- You're tough to please.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Okay, excellent. Not embarrassed,

not embarrassed at all.

No, it's cool, all right?

I mean, I've never had that effect

on someone before.

I kind of like it.

This is a nice garden.

Thanks. It's kind of my thing.

It keeps my mum happy.

- How about your dad?

- It's just the two of us.

- I should get home.

- All right. You need help?

It's not exactly far.

So, anytime you've got something to burn...

Or I just want to pass out

in front of someone...

- You know where to come.

- Yes, I do.

When Tessa dies, can we go on holiday?

Cal, that's an awful thing to say.

I don't even remember going to Spain.

It was so long ago, it might not even be true.

Cal, that's enough. Go to your room.

- Dad...

- What's wrong?

- Get out!

- What did I say that was wrong?

- It's all very confusing.

- No, it's not.

- This is your day.

- And what does that mean?

That I'll do whatever you want.

- Buy more things?

- Sure.

- Where does the money come from?

- A credit card.

Buy now, pay later.

Or you know, not.

Watch where you're flying.

You almost poked the guy's eye out.

- I wish I could fly for real.

- Yeah?

Amazing!

That was better than the best thing ever!

- Can I go again?

- I think it's your sister's go.

I'm good, I'm just watching.

- Are you sure?

- Yeah.

She's sick. She can't do this kind of thing.

All right, mate,

well, let's get you hooked up again.

Actually, you know what?

I will have a crack.

- Ready?

- Ready.

Tessa, I don't know if this is a good idea.

- ls she okay?

- She's fine.

She just doesn't want it to end.

It wasn't your money.

She's late.

Do you hear what I'm saying?

- She promised she'd come.

- Tessa...

Do you want Cal to return everything?

Why should he be punished?

What are you doing?

- ls this to do with your list?

- I don't have a list.

You told that radio guy you had a list.

- He was a knob.

- Yeah, he was a knob.

You were still more honest with him

than you are with me.

- How do you think that makes me feel?

- I don't give a crap how you feel.

She's not coming. Let's do this.

Tessa, there'll be a slight pinch and burn,

then the anesthetic will kick in. All right?

Good.

Now, I wiggle up and down

to break the tissue

around the insertion point.

She may feel a slight tugging

across the chest,

but once the line detaches from the cuff,

it will simply slide away.

Now, of course I can reinsert the catheter

should you wish to

recommence your treatment.

I'm saying you can change your mind.

I won't change my mind.

Dad?

She won't change her mind.

All right then.

Hold that for me.

Good girl.

Do you want to slap my rump?

What? No.

Then don't talk to me like I'm a horse.

Yes.

Sorry.

Hey, it's done now. It's done.

You know what to look out for?

Yeah. Chill, fever, stiff neck or headache.

Drainage, bleeding, loss of strength.

You're good.

Thanks for all your help.

- She likes you.

- I doubt that.

I mean it. You're bang in there.

You should definitely ask her out

or something.

Tessa! Tessa, wait, I'm here.

I'm coming. Stay there.

Oh, God, did I miss it? I left on time.

But there was this insane traffic.

I definitely left on time. I just...

Sure, whatever.

- Tessa...

- I don't care.

Oh, don't be like that.

How do you expect her to be?

I'm sorry, this has what to do with you?

- ls that a serious question?

- Yes, it's a serious...

Enough.

You both suck.

One of you is this cancer obsessive,

and the other can't even face showing

up at the hospital, which is fine,

I get it.

But neither of you are what I need.

You're just wasting my time.

- All I'm saying...

- This is not gonna be all you say.

- All I'm saying is...

- There'll be another thing.

All I'm saying is, you don't have to

stay in on my account.

You could go out

and see your friends more often.

- And that's all I'm saying.

- Okay. Okay.

I've just taken drugs.

Excellent. Have you met my mum?

- Hi.

- Hi.

Mushrooms is all I did, which are natural.

If not strictly legal.

My friend did buy some ketamine,

but she thought the dealer was a bit skanky,

so we've gone with the shrooms instead.

See you inside.

- That went well.

- I thought so.

- How much did you take?

- Not much.

I don't know, I'm not really

that clued up on the stuff.

Yeah, me neither.

Look, I'll drive you somewhere.

Keep you out of trouble.

I'm not sure how long it takes to kick in.

About that long.

Don't be afraid.

- What?

- What?

What did you say?

All right, we could hang out here.

There's no one around,

so you guys can go crazy.

I don't want to go crazy.

I don't have to go crazy at all.

I'll just be up here.

What are you doing?

All right. Get down.

- Come on, get down, off the roof.

- No.

Come on, get down. Please.

Why? Are you gonna make me?

No, I'm just gonna tell you. Get down.

- Fine. All right?

- Thank you.

Harshing my buzz.

- Where's Tessa?

- What?

We gotta go after her.

We didn't see which way she went.

We need to find her. Now.

She'll come back. I mean, it's no big thing.

We're just out here. There's no danger.

Yes, there is.

Why? Zoey...

This time I'm really not supposed to tell you.

Not supposed to tell me what?

Tessa!

Tessa!

Tessa!

Tessa!

I've discovered something.

Are you okay? Can you get down?

I don't want to.

All right, just wait.

Just hold on, I'm coming.

Just hold on.

Tessa...

You need to come down now, please.

You need to let me help you climb down.

I'm going to tell you something.

But you have to promise

not to tell anyone, okay?

I'm not sick here.

I'm not sick anymore.

I just need to stay here in this wood.

I need to keep away from

the modern world and all its gadgets

and then I won't be sick.

You can stay with me if you want.

I'd like it if you did.

We'll build things, shelters and tracks.

We'll grow vegetables.

We'll be safe.

- Tessa...

- No.

Please. Don't say anything.

- Tessa?

- What?

Will I still be a brother when you're dead?

I'll still be around.

Are you going to haunt me?

Not ifyou don't want me to.

Just I might be a bit scared.

The nurse is here. Dad says

come down when you're ready.

Enjoying your cake?

It's lovely. Thank you, Tessa.

I'm Philippa.

You don't look like you're feeling too good.

Would you be?

Take nothing personally.

She was rude to last week's nurse, too.

Sian, I think she was called.

Don't pretend you've forgotten

her name, Dad.

You asked her to stay for supper.

She said no.

I'll be next door.

He does everything wrong.

- How does that make you feel?

- lt makes me laugh.

You know, there are support groups.

Places you can meet people

in the same position as you.

I went to one of those.

Met a cool girl called Angela.

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