Secret Smile Page #7

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They've been very good to me.

Kerry looks better.

Yeah. She still misses him.

We all do.

I just wanted to say er...

...sorry things have been so difficult

between us.

Water under the bridge.

There was a time when I was a bit messed up

about you, but I've moved on.

I'm glad to hear it.

You're getting married.

Oh, and we need a witness

for the registry office.

Kerry thought you'd say no.

No, I'll do it. I'd love to.

That's great.

Thank you.

Miranda's going to be our witness.

Really? Fantastic. Thank you.

Pleasure.

Well... here's to the wedding.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

Hello.

What's the matter?

The wedding's off.

What?

Brendan phoned five minutes ago.

Oh, my God.

- Where's Kerry?

- In the garden.

Oh, Mum.

Oh, Kerry.

I'm so sorry.

I bet you must be pleased.

You finally got what you wanted.

Don't be silly.

What a laugh, to dump me

on my wedding day.

No doubt you encouraged them, didn't you?

What are you talking about?

Oh, God, don't pretend you don't know.

It's Laura.

What?

Brendan's left me for Laura.

Laura, what the f*** is going on?

Get in the house. I'll deal with this.

- Laura, have you any idea how upset Kerry is?

- Just go away.

Get off. I don't understand.

What's happening?

Miranda...

Laura and I got married this morning.

Now go home

- Got you a pint.

- Thanks.

Oh, Tony. I just don't believe it.

Came back from work and er...

...she told me to pack my stuff.

I thought she was joking.

Did you have any idea?

She went out a lot.

Said she was with you.

- Your bloody Brendan.

- He's not my Brendan.

He's promised her everything

she thinks she wants.

Marriage and kids.

Everything I was too crap to offer her.

Oh, Tony, I'm so sorry.

They're off on honeymoon now.

Her mum told me.

What am I gonna do?

What am I gonna do without her?

Oh...

I did a conservatory for her sister.

Now she wants one the same, only bigger.

It's not a huge job, but we need an

architect to take us through the planning.

- I could put your name forward.

- Absolutely.

How quick could you get the plans?

I can draw them up in three weeks,

ready to submit.

I'll speak to her this afternoon,

if you like.

- Brilliant. Thanks. Sorry.

Hello?

Hello Miranda it's Laura

Hello.

I know what I did was really awful

and I'm very sorry but erm

I do need to see you

Can you meet me tonight at the

Drayton about eight o'clock?

- OK.

- Thanks

What are you doing here? Where's Laura?

Don't try to break up my marriage.

It's pathetic.

- She rang me.

- And vindictive.

Why isn't she here?

She doesn't want to see you.

We're happy. She's happy.

Like Kerry was until you dumped her.

- Like Troy was until he met you.

- Hey. I loved your brother.

- Bullshit. You just used him to get at me.

- I did all I could for him and your sister.

But I couldn't keep supporting your family.

I have to think of myself for once, my needs.

You never think of anyone else.

You couldn't if you tried.

You'd know.

- Because you're the same.

- I'm not like you.

Poor wee Mirrie.

You got more than you bargained for

when you met me, didn't you?

Sad, isn't it, how things

have gone downhill for you?

You've lost so much.

While I seem to have done rather well.

Might as well stay for a drink. Join me?

Are you paying with your money or Laura's?

Laura's, of course.

It's wonderful.

I've got you to thank for that.

It's because of you we met.

At Troy's funeral.

I've got you to thank for so much.

Anyone fancy a game of pool?

That was a fluke.

The person you are calling is

Hello? Laura?

Hello?

Laura?

Hello?

OK.

Laura?

Laura?

Hello?

Laura?

Pretend we didn't see that.

- You're getting your money's worth.

- Yeah.

- Hi.

- Hi.

We've um...

We've got the post-mortem results back.

It was definitely an accident.

There are no marks on her body, no sign

of ligatures or a struggle of any sort.

I don't believe it.

She was very drunk.

She must have run a bath,

got in and passed out.

Well, couldn't he have got her

drunk and put her in the bath?

No. There's no forensic evidence of that.

But he's very clever.

Maybe he didn't leave any!

My DI gave him a right going over.

She's sure he's telling the truth.

So, that's it?

You're just not going to do anything again?

Well, what do you want me to do?

I don't know, but you could at least

talk to him, couldn't you?

It's not my call.

You've got to do something.

All right. I'll erm...

I'll get another statement.

- Check the forensic evidence again.

- I'll get a statement.

- It doesn't make any sense.

- I'll ring you, OK?

OK.

We have come here today to remember

before God our sister Laura.

To give thanks for her life,

to commend her to God,

our merciful redeemer and judge,

to commit her body to be buried,

and to comfort one another in our grief.

We have entrusted our sister Laura

to God's mercy

and we now commit her body to the ground.

Earth to earth, ashes to ashes,

dust to dust.

In sure and certain hope of

the resurrection to eternal life

through our Lord Jesus Christ,

who will transform our frail bodies,

that they may be conformed

to his glorious body.

I'm leaving London.

VICAR:
Was buried and rose again for us.

Everywhere I go, I see her face.

VICAR:
Amen.

I can't bear it any more.

I have to find out what happened. I have to.

What's it matter now?

Miranda we havent seen you for ages

Why don't you come back with us now?

I can't. I've got things I've got to do.

- Are you sure?

- Yeah. I'll see you soon.

Thanks for coming.

- Take care of yourself.

- And you.

Brentford Police Station

Can I speak to Rob Pryor, please?

Who's calling?

Miranda Cotton

I'm afraid Constable Pryor's

not here at the moment

Do you know when he'll be back?

Maybe this afternoon

- Will you ask him to give me a call?

- Yes

OK. Bye.

Rob!

Rob!

Erm... just hold on. I'll be a minute.

Hi. Have you spoken to him?

You didn't tell me

you had a past history with him.

- I don't.

- You went out with him.

For ten days.

You tried to break up his relationship with

your sister. You lied about him to his mates.

No, I didn't.

When I interviewed him, he immediately

knew it was you pushing me.

Luckily, he agreed not to tell my DI.

There's nothing to tell.

Yes, there is.

I was out of line and he knew it.

He said you'd do anything to get at him.

It's not true.

Witnesses at the Drayton say you hit him

so hard he could have pressed charges.

- For f***'s sake!

- You're being paranoid.

I could charge you with wasting police time.

I've just been to Laura's funeral.

She was my best friend.

I'm sorry.

I just wanna know what happened. Rob!

Hi, it's Mick.

You still all right for that meeting tomorrow?

Erm... I can't do tomorrow.

You said you'd have the plans by this week

Can you give me a few more days?

No, she's going away on holiday Friday.

Look, I'm sorry, Mick.

I've just had a lot on.

Dont worry I'll just have to

reschedule the job. Sorry Miranda

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