Secret Smile Page #2

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- Do what?

You know him. He's an ex of yours.

- Of mine?

- Yeah.

And he told me how upset you were

when he split with you.

God, I just feel dreadful about it, but

this is important to me, really important.

- Not Jez?

- Er... no, no.

Kerry, it's not Chris, is it?

He's a real tosser.

Oh, no. It's... it's Brendan.

- What?

- Brendan Block.

Hello, Mirrie.

Hi.

Bit of a surprise for you?

Yeah.

Well... here's to friends and family.

I mean, if you think of the number

of people who live in London,

what are the chances of us bumping

into each other?

So, I was in the park...

Excuse me.

Can she have a steak knife, please?

I was in the park,

and I was jogging, and it was raining.

And I recognised her straightaway

from the photo in your flat.

It was strange. He came up to me and said,

"Are you Kerry Cotton?" Amazing.

And we walked, and we talked...

Thank you.

And we didn't stop,

even though we were both soaking.

And then we got to my flat,

and... I invited him up...

which, you know, I'd never normally do,

but... it just felt so right.

Oh, I met your mum and dad.

They were great.

And Troy.

There you go, sweetheart.

You two - you're like two peas in a pod!

Why did you never introduce me?

It's amazing.

You are being so good about this.

I said she would be.

Are you sure this is OK?

Cos when Brendan told me about you,

I didn't want to go on with it,

but he reassured me that

you'd be fine about it.

- How long have you known each other?

- Three weeks.

Thank you.

And I'm happy, Miranda.

I'm really happy.

Good. I'm glad.

What are you doing?

Are you playing with her to get at me?

Sounds very self-centred.

If by "her" you mean Kerry...

I'm in love with her.

Not everything revolves around you, you know

Don't hurt her.

Why would I?

- All right, babe?

- Yeah.

- Thanks for lunch.

- Look, we'll leave you to it.

- Good to see you.

You too. Take care.

- Hello?

- It's Laura Am I seeing you later?

Hi. Yeah, I'll be there.

Drink up, ladies. Got a party to go to.

- Oh, thank you. Cheers.

- Cheers.

Did you know instantly

that Tony was the one?

God knows. I can't remember.

Maybe he isn't.

- Oh, sorry.

- Thank you.

- Come on, drink up.

- Put me down!

Come on, Miranda.

It's gonna be good.

- No.

Yeah, you might meet someone.

No, thank you.

- You're pissed already!

- Me? You're kidding!

- Bye. Have a good time.

- Bye.

- Oh, bloody hell!

- Breakfast!

You frightened the life out of me!

It's only 6:
30.

I wanted to make it before you woke up, but

the shop wouldn't let me in till the papers came.

- Do you want coffee?

- Yes, please.

Have you got anything

to put the sugar in?

There is one there. Look there.

- The coffee machine's not working.

- It is.

It's not. You've done what you did

to Mum's microwave.

It's not broken!

Do you think the eggs will be all right?

Yep.

Cos sometimes there's bad eggs

in a good packet of eggs.

No, they're fine. I'm gonna make you

the best cup of coffee you've had.

I love cooking in your kitchen. It's great.

Eh, it's nearly ready

Now? Oh, wow! Look at that

- There you go.

- Whoops. Quick, quick.

There we go. God, that looks lovely.

- Lemon?

- Yes, please.

- Sugar?

- Yes, please.

Smells great. Have you got a fork?

- I've got a knife.

- Mmm! That is delicious.

You're not just saying that?

You say it to Mum a lot.

I know, but Mum gets stroppy

otherwise. Are you ready?

- Yeah.

- Smile... and go.

Excellent. Action shot.

Miranda...

Mm-hm? I thought you were asleep.

I'm making us spaghetti Bolognese.

Can I come and live here now? Mum and Dad's

is so cramped. I hate that bloody lodger.

We, [inaudible] and we'll see

Maybe we get somewhere together

Mum's into everything I do.

You're the only one who doesn't irritate me.

- You said it was just us.

I'll see who it is.

Hi it's Nick I'm sorry to disturb you

but I've got the finalised electrics spec

Oh, sure. Come up.

Hi. I'm sorry. I was just passing by.

No, come in. No, that's great.

Erm... this is my brother, Troy.

Hey.

I thought you might like to look at them.

You're the expert.

Thanks. Can I get you a drink or anything?

Erm... yeah.

Miranda, are we gonna eat or what?

TV:
- exactly why that should change anything

- It just does

Erm... maybe another time?

OK, that would be nice.

Well, leave these with me,

and we can talk about them on Monday.

OK.

See you.

- Sorry about that. It's just...

- Oh, don't worry.

Hey, he's a teenager.

Troy!

- New boyfriend?

- No, he's a client.

Brendan says pain's a gift

as well as a curse.

He had a breakdown. Did you know?

No.

He says therapists are no good.

He did exercise.

- Yeah, well, you know.

- Everyone's different.

Have you been seeing him a lot, then?

Yeah, he's gonna take me jogging.

Jogging? You're not into jogging.

Brendan says he hurt you. Did he?

No.

- Hi, Mum!

- Hello, darling!

- How was he?

- Up and down.

But isn't it wonderful about Kerry?

Brendan's marvellous.

Things haven't always been easy for her.

Don't spoil it.

- What would I do?

- All right, Mum?

Hi.

You look lovely, as always.

They're in the garden. I'll be in the kitchen.

BRENDAN:
That isn't always best, Kerry,

as you well know.

Hey, Brendan!

All right, Troy?

Over here.

Come on, Kerry. Show us what you can do.

Ah, hello, darling!

Ah, mwah!

Now, are you all right about all of this?

Because, if you're not,

I'll chuck him out of the house!

I'm fine, but thanks, anyway.

To be honest, I'd rather like to.

He's so damn hearty.

- OK, everyone! Salad's up.

- Oh, darling, that's lovely.

- Marcia, that looks sensational!

- Thank you, Brendan.

KERRY:
Oh, Mum, they look great.

Come on, Kerry.

Now everyone's here, let's do it.

Oh, no.

Gather round, all ye Cottons.

We've got an announcement to make.

And I think we should get it over with,

and then we can get totally plastered.

I know that we're only five weeks

into this whirlwind romance,

and some might think that's a bit speedy.

But all I can say is,

when you know, you know.

Erm... so, without further ado...

Last night I took Kerry out to dinner,

and I regret to say, I caused a bit

of a sensation before the dessert!

Erm... I knelt down beside her,

and I asked Kerry to marry me.

And I am delighted to report...

that she said yes.

DAD:
Oh, goodness!

What a surprise!

MUM:
Oh, sweetheart!

- Well done, Brendan! Well done.

- I'm so pleased!

- I know beers are normal for barbecues,

but this is a bit special,

so... champagne all round.

I'll get some glasses.

- Hi.

- Are you all right?

- She hardly knows him. None of you do.

- He's been round here a lot.

But he's showing his good side.

I don't think he's a nice man.

DAD:
Darling, where are you going?

- He's lovely to Kerry.

Do you like him?

I think he's great.

Come on, Miranda.

Give Kerry a break.

OK.

- Congratulations.

- Thank you.

Did you turn the meat on the barbecue?

No, you never said.

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