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here's some other music.

( rock music playing )

Still got it, babe.

( growls )

What?

Nothing.

Come on, spit it out.

I just thought maybe

you should call Shannon.

Why? So she can come round

and have a go at me again?

Just sounds like

she needs your help, babe.

It's not my problem.

If he wasn't such a c*nt

to all the nurses,

they wouldn't keep leaving.

Nora, what's

she going to do?

I don't know.

Find someone else.

Maybe you could

just go over there

in the evenings?

That's when David's

got his gigs.

Anyway, I'm busy looking

for a job, remember?

How's David?

We haven't been

getting on lately.

The usual sh*t.

All right, do you

want me to ask Liam

if there are any shifts

in the 'caf?

Yeah, go on.

Thanks, babe.

Thought I'd buy

you girls a drink

for singing

that nice song.

Yeah, no,

it's all right.

We got some.

Look at that.

I just finished mine.

I'm going to go.

Tommy's going to kick off.

Stay for one more.

No, I got a morning shift.

I'll give you a ring.

See what Liam says.

Yeah, go on. Thanks.

Looks like your friend's

walked out on you.

I can look after myself.

Look after me, too?

Maybe.

( rock music playing )

( music fades )

( door opens, closes )

( David sighs )

Nora? Babe, you here?

I come in peace.

Nora?

- What the f***?

- David. David!

- Nah, Nora!

- I'm sorry.

I didn't know!

I swear to God!

Wait, David! David!

- Why?

- I'm a drunk, all right?

I was wasted, that's all!

What, that's it? Huh?

You're f***ing pathetic!

David, please!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

It was nothing.

If it was nothing,

then why do it?

It might nothing to you,

but it means something to me!

I'm sorry!

Okay? I'm sorry.

Get your hands off--

don't touch me.

Just let me explain,

all right?

I'll be back tomorrow night.

You be gone by then.

David, please.

Please, David!

- You all right, love?

- Is Lisa here?

She's a bit busy now.

Can you just tell her

Nora's here to speak to her?

- Please?

- Lise? Lise?

- Lisa:
Yeah?

- Nora's here to see you.

Babe, what's the matter?

Can we talk outside?

Uh, can I just--

can I have

a ciggie break?

- Five minutes, yeah?

- All right.

Sweetheart.

- He'll take you back.

- Not this time.

I can't believe

you went home

with that tosser.

I was sh*t-faced.

I don't even remember

leaving the pub.

Nora, you got to be careful.

You were careful,

weren't you, yeah?

Maybe you should

move back in with your dad.

It might be good

for both of you.

You got to be

with your family

at a time like this.

- You're my family.

- Yeah.

But they're your family, too.

I really f***ed up

this time.

- Listen.

- David was a good one.

Call you sister.

Tell her you changed

your mind.

I'm not moving

back in with my dad.

Can I come

and stay at yours?

Just till I find

somewhere new?

Tommy won't have it.

Well, just for a week.

Not after last time, no.

Well, forget it, then.

Babe, you know

I want to help you.

Sorry for just

showing up like this.

Of cour-- come here.

All right.

Nor, come on.

It's going to be okay.

Yeah.

I'll call you tonight.

Can I help you?

Can I see my sister?

She's busy at the moment.

Well, can you

tell her I'm here?

I can, but I doubt

she'll be able to see you.

You should have

called first.

Just tell her I'm here.

Shannon:

Yes, Max?

Your sister's here.

Send her in.

Okay.

She can see you now.

Great. Thanks.

Stupid b*tch.

( clears throat )

I'm busy.

What do you need?

I just came

to apologize.

Forget it.

I'm sorry

about last night.

- I was rude.

- It's okay.

I mean it,

and I want to help.

I've got it covered.

Don't make me beg,

Shannon.

Fine. Sit down.

Maybe I could help Dad out

for a couple of hours

in the evenings

and some mornings.

Won't David mind?

We broke up.

For good this time.

I'm sorry. Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

But I was thinking

it's going to be hard

to afford a place

of my own now.

So you want to

move in with Dad?

No, not move in.

I mean,

I don't mind helping out,

but I thought

maybe you could help me

out with the rent.

- You're unbelievable.

- What?

You want me

to pay your rent

in exchange for

looking after Dad?

That's not what I meant.

He's your father, Nora.

Doesn't that mean

anything to you?

Listen, I'm broke,

all right?

I was supposed to get

this job with Lisa,

but it fell through.

And that's

my responsibility?

As if Dad isn't enough,

I've got to take

care of you, too?

- You're my big sister.

- Your sister,

not your mother.

What the f***

are you looking at?

You're the f***ing help.

Get over yourself.

( dog barking in distance )

Dad:
Nora? That you?

Nora?

Hi, Dad.

Well, come on in.

Let me get

a look at you.

I look a mess.

You look lovely.

How you doing?

Better for seeing you.

Come on,

sit yourself down.

Who's winning?

I am.

Haven't played

a game in ages.

Oh. Well, come on, then.

Your move.

No, no.

Missed you, Dad.

Should I get unpacked, then?

Yeah, yeah.

Go on.

We'll have a cup of tea

and a proper chat later.

( gasps )

( floor creaks )

( gasps )

( soft clattering )

( gasps )

Nora:

Dinner's ready, Dad.

I can smell it.

Bringing it in.

There you go.

I thought we could

eat together tonight.

Hardly said a word

to each other.

I've got to go upstairs

and make some calls

about a job.

We'll eat at the table

tomorrow night. Promise.

All right.

( tone plays )

( gasps )

( phone ringing )

- Nora:
Shannon?

- Hi, Nora.

- Hi.

- You okay?

Yeah, fine.

How's Dad?

He's good. He's in bed.

So everything's all right?

Yeah. So I was wondering

if you want to come over

for dinner tomorrow night.

I'm supposed to be

having dinner with James.

- He can come, too.

- Oh, I don't know.

Please, Shannon.

I'll make my shepherds pie.

I promised James.

- Please?

- Okay.

Okay, great.

About 7:
00, then, yeah?

Yeah, okay.

( gasps )

( doorbell rings )

Dad, can you get that?

Dad:
I've got it.

( door opens )

David:

Hello, sir. Is Nora in?

- Dad:
Oh, it's you.

- David:
"It's you?"

Dad:
No, she's not.

I just got some

of her stuff.

I just want to

drop it off.

All right, just

put it down there.

- Is she in?

- Go on. No.

No, she's not.

Just put it down there.

She doesn't want

to see you.

Just tell her to come

and get the rest

of her stuff.

She doesn't need

the likes of you

coming around here.

Now, bugger off!

You didn't

have to do that.

You can do

better than him.

He just wanted

to talk to me.

You've got to learn

to say no.

I'm a grown woman.

I can look after myself.

That's not what I hear.

Come on.

Let's not argue.

Would you like

some more peas, Dad?

Mm.

- James?

- Yes, please.

How was work today,

Shannon?

Good. Busy.

The Rahms case

is taking up

a lot of time.

Still not resolved?

Can't seem to reach

a settlement.

- I found a job today.

- That's great. Where?

At a vintage store.

Lisa's mate Trish

said she'd put in

a good word for me.

When do you start?

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