The Ones Below Page #3

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There is no excuse

for what she said.

You ready?

Sure.

Registrar:
And you want the

father to be named on the form?

Yes, he's taking the blame too.

- That's it?

- That's it.

Sorry.

He's very good.

He's asleep.

Give me your coat. Sit down.

Yes. I did say on the phone that

i have to be at Jill's by four?

- Yes, mom, you said.

- So shall I make tea?

- Justin's making it.

- I got you a present.

To say well done.

- It's lovely.

- Stop protecting her.

He called you, didn't he?

That's why you're here.

You don't have to do this, mom.

It's fine.

I'm very happy.

Just... leave us alone.

Let's leave it.

Maybe it's the girl downstairs.

She let me in after I buzzed.

Darling, she knows we're here.

- Hi.

- Jon:
Hi.

We're back.

We saw.

Theresa's just setting

the alarms.

Is this a bad time?

The problem was we didn't know

whether he was a she

or she was a he.

So you'll have to pick.

It's the blue one, darling.

Mom:
So you haven't met Billy?

Not until now. No.

Billy. That's a lovely name.

Is it William?

No. It's just Billy.

Theresa:
You mentioned

that you loved the sea.

I do. Thank you.

It's beautiful.

- Put it on him.

- He's asleep.

No, don't wake him.

We're going to have

a family ourselves.

Mom:
That's wonderful. They'll

be able to play together.

Theresa:

That's why we did the garden.

Billy can use it

whenever he wants.

I mean...

Whenever Kate wants.

- The park's not too far away.

- It's such a lovely garden.

- Jon:
Are you a keen gardener?

- Well, I suppose I am. Yes.

Jon:
Well, I wonder if you

can help me?

Was this a bad time?

No. Of course not.

We just want you to know we are

so sorry for what we said.

Me too.

It was horrible.

But it's done now.

I really like you Kate.

I just want us to be able

to live together.

Can we try?

Thank you.

You're both wonderful.

Theresa:
Can I hold him?

Mom. Do you want to...?

- Justin:
Ugh...

- Kate:
Shh.

Not again.

He might not wake this time.

Justin:
Go to sleep.

There's no point

both of us staying up.

Sh*t.

Here you are. Bye.

Good luck.

- Hi.

- Hi.

I was just seeing

if you were okay.

Could you hear him in the night?

Just a bit.

I'm sorry.

It was that bloody alarm.

Theresa:
I made you some

lemonade. Have to keep hydrated.

You shouldn't have.

- I wanted to.

- Thank you.

Well. I should go.

No, wait.

Do you want to come in?

You look amazing.

It was important.

You're very brave.

Meeting Jon for lunch?

- How did you know?

- Just a hunch.

- Why don't you come with us?

- I shouldn't.

We'll buy you lunch.

Kate:
What... job do you do?

What you mean is, how do I scam

it so I always get my lunch off?

I made a lot of money

in Germany.

I have a portfolio of

investments that I keep track of

and a company that

really doesn't need me

to be there more than

20% of the time. So...

You must be a very good

businessman.

I know what I want.

And I focus on getting it.

That's why Jon and I get on.

We are the same animal.

If all goes well, in five years

or so, I can retire

and take care of the children.

Is there somewhere

i can breast feed?

- You can do it here.

- Everyone does in Germany.

It's all well, unless...

No. It's fine.

I'll get you some water.

Are you sure

you're okay with this?

Really. It helps.

Sometimes you seem very lonely.

Do I? Oh no, we have friends.

But... I think Justin and I,

we're different in a way,

and now he's at work

the whole time.

Why don't I take Billy,

just for a couple of hours

every now and then?

Give you a break.

- I couldn't ask.

- I'd love to.

Jon:

What are you two smiling about?

Nothing.

They put lemon in this one.

I hope it's alright.

Justin:
Maybe you should

cut out dairy.

- He was fine before.

- Well, he's not now.

Where's the spare key?

It's not on the hook.

Why do you need it now?

It's the middle of the night.

I don't need it now.

I just want to know where it is!

Go to bed.

You've got work in the morning.

Are you sure

you're going to be okay?

Of course!

It'll only be a few hours.

I really wanted to take him,

but the weather is so bad.

We'll be fine, won't we?

- You've got my number?

- I've got your number.

Now go!

Was he okay?

He slept like a baby.

And so did I.

Thank you so much.

How was it?

It was good.

I don't know.

I was just standing there and...

...and I just wanted him

to meet Billy so much.

- Maybe it's not warm enough.

- I warmed it on the stove.

Let's call someone.

- Justin:
Calm down.

- Something's wrong with him.

I'm taking him in.

Doctor:

We'll see what the tests say,

but I suspect it's an allergy

of some kind.

I'm going to recommend

you stop breast feeding.

- No.

- Well, if you want to carry on,

you'll have to cut out

all sorts of foods.

- Fine. Which foods?

Which foods?

There's nowhere to park.

Don't touch the light!

Jesus!

- Don't bring him in here!

- Kate:
I turned it off.

I swear I did.

Theresa:
Hi.

Hi.

It's Friday, remember?

We said I would look after him.

Did we?

I'm sorry. I forgot.

I cancelled two things

specially.

It's fine. I could actually

really do with some sleep.

You're not going out?

No.

Okay. Sure.

I'll take him downstairs.

You can stay here if you want.

No, I'll take him downstairs.

Give you some peace.

Hi. Justin pollard.

Yeah. Um...

Sure. What time?

I was going to take a bath,

but there's no time.

- You look great.

Well, we're going out

for the night, aren't we?

Justin:
Thanks for inviting us.

It was Jon's idea.

He's on his way back now.

Can I put that down for you?

Sure.

Thanks.

He's sleeping.

Where's your bathroom?

Just down on the left.

Sorry, I meant right, not left.

- Wine?

- Sure. Thanks.

I like you smart.

Thanks.

Just seeing how far away Jon is.

Justin:
Where did you go

when you went away?

Jon has a lake house.

We did a ritual.

We rowed out into the lake,

and said goodbye to him.

It's something the hindus do.

For them, water is a transporter

to other realms.

Do you believe that?

Why not?

How much do any of us know?

Only when you lose someone

utterly dear to you,

utterly and totally dear,

can you understand

just how little we know.

About death,

about the soul, who we are.

Justin!

Justin:

What is it?

What happened?

There was someone

on the baby monitor.

What?

When you were in the garden.

I heard breathing.

- Jon:
Hello?

- It was coming from our room.

- It was the water.

- Someone was here!

Oh my god, what happened?

Baby,

why don't we go downstairs?

We can have supper another time.

Sure.

Justin, I swear I turned it off!

I turned the water off!

- Hi.

- Hi.

Would you watch Billy

for half an hour?

I just need to get out.

Get some air.

Sure.

Thank you so much.

- Are you okay?

- Yeah. I'm just tired.

- Was he okay?

- He was a little hungry.

I gave him the bottle.

Good.

I'm going swimming.

Want to bring Billy?

- I've got to clear up upstairs.

- Okay.

- Are you meeting Jon for lunch?

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