Red Rose (2022) s01e03 Episode Script

Scapegoat

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strong language
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some violent scenes
MUSIC: BETTER OFF ALONE INSTRUMENTAL
Do you think you're
better off alone? ♪
Do you think you're
better off alone? ♪
Do you think
you're better off alone? ♪
Do you think you're
better off alone? ♪
Take a selfie with your wish.
You're doing what Roche did.
Please, can you read it?
Red rose.
Rose red.
Let me speak now with the dead.
Red rose.
Rose red.
Let me speak now with the dead.
Red rose.
Rose red.
Let me speak now
Red rose.
SHE GASPS Rose red.
Let me speak now with the dead.
Red rose.
Rose red.
Let me speak now with the dead.
It was Roche.
She was there. She was just
Just delete it.
Do you not want to know what
happened to Roche?
Do you want to bury your head
in the sand like Ant?
I'm here, aren't I?
Ant's right.
This is dangerous.
After Roche
I won't let anything hurt you.
Do you want me to stay?
It's Ash.
Wren,
did you post a selfie
with the mirror?
I couldn't have done.
Wren?
Rochelle?
Wren, were that you?
She, she used to live near
his brother ♪
Now she's an unmarried mother ♪
With another on the way ♪
He's second rate ♪
Twisted out of shape ♪
And God, he looks a state ♪
It costs so much to look so rough ♪
They go to town ♪
They like to shop around ♪
And look at all those things ♪
At all those things they never
wanted anyway ♪
She hates his hair,
that stupid coat he wears ♪
But sometimes second best is the
best that you can get ♪
Oh yeah, oh somebody told me ♪
Mum?
Liam?
All right, you, enough of
that. It's time for some fresh air.
HE GASPS What you doing?
Out now. Fresh air.
Yeah. Love you, too. Uh-huh(!)
Ow! Ow, ow, ow!
You're OK. You're OK, Mum.
You're OK.
I've hurt myself. I've hurt my hip.
It's OK. Come here.
Oh, no! I don't know what I've done.
Trust me, Mum. Look, I've got you.
I've got you. I promise.
Thanks for coming.
I'm just really worried about Wren.
Her outburst at the funeral, and
I understand. We know how harmful
social media can be for teenagers.
There were messages on Rochelle's
phone when it was given to us.
No, this is more than that.
Wren said there was something on her
phone, something
We can take the phone and check.
Take my teenage daughter's phone?
Do you have any riot gear?
If Wren wants to surrender
her phone, that's up to her.
If she does hand it over, she'll be
lucky to get it back at all.
Well, thanks for coming.
Any time.
If anything, anything comes
up, just call us.
Thanks.
Morning, loves.
You want something to eat?
Maybe coffee? Wren, breakfast?
What about Noah?
Can I get you anything?
I'm good, ta. I best head home.
I haven't seen Mum
since the funeral,
so thanks for letting me stay.
Oh, you're welcome.
I'll see you at Vinny's.
Bye. See ya.
You need to make things
right with Vinny.
Wren, what you said in the church
I couldn't say nowt. People think
It don't
matter what the mob thinks.
It matters what Vinny thinks.
What about what I think?
Answer that.
Who is it?
No-one.
Bin's blown over.
Why are you cleaning the path?
Think you best get ready. Come on.
I hope he likes lasagne.
Maybe we should have coordinated.
Should have made a hotpot.
It'll all go.
No, it's great, lasagne.
I've not been here in ages.
Mm.
Roche was uncomfortable with
people seeing her house.
This kitchen's never had
so many people it.
Tea? Lads, fancy a brew?
Mm-hm? Yeah.
Sorry.
No milk.
I can pop out and get you some?
No. You're all right.
It's good of you to offer, though.
And come over.
We're dead nice like that.
Vinny
I'm sorry about what I said
at the church
but I think you need to know
Rochelle's phone
It were an accident.
It's what Wren meant
to say at church.
It's what we all think.
It's like she's still here.
Her stuff's flipping everywhere.
Here, help yourself.
Oh!
Carr's pasties.
These are mine by rights.
How by rights?
It's, er, compensation
for when I used to buy her
free ones.
She always was good at hustling.
OK.
Probably another lasagne.
Excuse me, kids.
Ashley told me about last night.
What are you playing at
with the mirror?
It's bad enough everyone
thinks you bullied Roche
without you copying her.
You need to drop it
like Vinny asked you to.
Rochelle was on my phone last night.
And this morning.
I'm going for a piss.
I'm going. Make sure she doesn't
do anything stupid.
Wren?
SHE WHIMPERS Oh, no.
I know. I know.
It's just a bath.
It's just a bath.
I love you. See ya, Taz. In a bit.
Text me, yeah? Yeah, will do. Bye.
Love you. Later.
Wren, you've just tagged me
and you in a post,
saying we spent the night together.
You know I couldn't have done that.
It's using your camera.
Look, the two Jennas have already
shared it.
"Slut." "Slut."
"Whore."
Everybody hates me.
Oi, Davis!
Did you shag Wren?
Oh! Look at who it is!
You slag! Look who it is!
Ignore them. No.
No, we can't be seen together, OK?
The two Jennas are just going to
start shit that I can't deal with
right now, so I'm going to go. Wren?
I'll say something to
the two Jennas.
Oh, don't.
You'll just make it worse.
They think that I stole her
boyfriend and made her kill herself.
Stop listening to them, then.
Wren, you have nowt to be ashamed
of. Don't let them get to you.
You deleted it yet?
Nope. We're researching.
Researching?
Red Rose. Thought we'd do something
useful until Wren needs us.
Oi, Ant! Get back here!
You know where I stand on this.
I do.
But this isn't just about Wren.
It's for Rochelle, too.
None of us should be
alone right now.
Can you just hang around with us?
I'll throw in a free chocolate bar.
Fine, if I must.
Well, do I not get one?
Who do you think I am
Willy Wonka?
Oh.
Noah.
Are you OK?
Where were you?
Sorry, I was at Wren's.
Maybe drop me a text next time,
love.
Sorry.
No, no.
No, it's OK.
There's a lot going on.
Come here.
I can't imagine how you're feeling.
Rochelle, she
she was one of a kind.
HE SOBS Oh, son!
Well, hello there.
To what do I owe this pleasure?
Stop posting that Wren's a slut.
She was Roche's best mate.
She had nowt to do with her death.
He's pissed off.
Like he could kick someone's
head in.
Me and Jenna are going
to Foot Factory tomorrow.
Why don't you come talk
to us about it there?
Take them down and I'll think
about it.
Ooh!
Have you tried Reddit or Google?
Brilliant suggestions.
You're a bit of a brain
box, aren't you?
I can't believe I didn't think
of that.
How about I run the shop
and you do this, yeah?
What's that?
It's for my vision board.
Some folk are happy knocking around
Bolton forever.
Diana? Lady Diana Spencer to you.
I don't get it.
What's not to get?
It's Britain's greatest tragedy.
Oh, thank you.
A young girl brought in to bring
new blood to the Royal family.
All she did were love Charles
and the kids.
But the world had other plans.
Does that include
you and her going to Paris?
Where it all happened.
I wish. Not saved enough yet.
You know, if you get a Eurostar
ticket enough in advance,
it's cheaper.
Yeah, but I'm waiting
for a special occasion.
People who say that, they never
end up doing it.
Hiya, love.
Just a paper and a bottle
of vodka, please.
Antony, hiya.
I thought you'd gone into town.
I'm just
Actually, I'll just take this.
Sorry.
Here.
I'll see you later.
Bye.
Ta-ra, loves.
Do you know her?
She proper reeked of vodka,
like cheap vodka.
Did anyone else smell it?
Yeah.
I think
I think I've got to go.
What?
How are the milkshakes?
Lovely.
Really? Mine smells weird.
Here, have a sniff.
You know, you girls can tell me
anything, right?
Yeah. Mm.
Can you remember what Rochelle
was doing when she was
looking after you? Like where?
In her bedroom or in the woods?
In the woods? Yeah.
We made a big fire.
Rochelle was acting strange.
Oh.
She was scared by something.
What? It was something
we couldn't see.
And then We saw
What? What did you see?
It It was something
by the back door.
But then Rochelle came back
and we played church.
How do you play church?
We wore rosary beads.
We could play some time.
Yeah.
Maybe another day.
Rochelle's phone did that.
You should throw it away. I can't.
Why not? I speak to my mates on it.
Can you speak to Rochelle?
Drink up.
Hey, my little ladies. Mwah!
I hope you were good for Wren.
They were amazing. Come on.
Bye, girls.
Bye. Bye.
Thanks, love.
Erm
Listen, I was
I was wondering if you wanted
to take some stuff of Rochelle's,
so it's, you know, still used?
Oh.
No, Vinnie, I
I'm sorry, I couldn't.
Go on. Please, Wren.
OK.
Perhaps something that might
make a lot of money or not.
Just walking past the shelves of
bric a brac, I spotted this
Wren.
Are you there?
Wren, why are you not
fucking talking to me?
Wren.
You come all this way and say nowt.
Talk to me, you dickhead!
Wren.
Wren!
Wren!
WREN WHIMPERS Wren.
Wren.
Wren. Wren.
Wren.
Wren.
Look, I'm so sorry.
Wren. Wren. Wren. Wren.
I'm so sorry.
Sorry I'm late.
I had a job interview.
You know, I used to come
here when I was a kid.
My grandma would bring me here.
We never sat this far forward
though.
Why?
She never felt good enough.
It's really rubbish, Wren.
It's my fault.
No.
And I would know.
Why'd you do it?
It's funny because people think
that fights are these big things.
They are not.
You can finish him in a moment.
I just wish mine had ended
differently.
Me too.
I hurt Rochelle.
But you didn't kill her.
I ignored her.
The whole town thinks
it were my fault.
Wren
people love to blame.
In my case, you know,
they have a right to.
But with you
they're just looking
for a scapegoat.
Don't let them get to you.
And if they do
think, Wren.
Think.
Before you do something
you might regret.
What's your gut tell you?
It's not my fault.
Why am I not surprised?
What?
I downloaded this app, something
that I think had something to do
with Rochelle's death.
But
it's hidden itself.
Try the screen grabbing
thing next time.
You believe me?
Yeah, why wouldn't I?
Hey, Ash. I'm heading to
the Fudge Factory
to make peace with the two Jennas.
Speak later.
Are you lost?
I wish. You look like you've been
for a jog.
Wren needs us.
Daadaji.
Can you give us a lift?
Yeah.
She needs me.
They all do.
They kind of see me like their
leader, so
What are you on about?
Very well.
Let us go forth
and help your friends.
Hello?
Oh, shit.
Oh, look who it is.
We got you this.
Thanks.
Leave Wren alone.
Straight to business.
Chelle's funeral was sad.
Oh, really sad.
But you looked so handsome.
Bet you wanted to look your best
for Rochelle.
Look, me and Rochelle weren't
How long were you two together?
We weren't together.
But you kissed? Yeah, but that
wasn't a real kiss.
What happened with Wren last
night, then? Were that real?
I slept on the floor.
Wren ain't a nun.
She moves fast.
People with no shame will do that.
Being a weirdo as well.
Why does she keep posting
about the two of you
and stuff about Rochelle?
A like's a like. She's sly.
Just like her dad.
Killing must run in the family.
She didn't kill anyone.
Her dad did, Tommy Lostock.
He was my auntie's neighbour.
Basically family.
Definitely.
And if it weren't for Rick,
he'd still be here.
And if it weren't for Wren
Enough!Rochelle would be.
Just leave her alone.
That's all I'm asking.
Noah? What are you doing?
Here we go.
Look, I'm here to just say,
can we not keep doing this?
We're doing nowt. You're the one
being a drama queen.
Why do you keep posting weird shit?
I get that that's confusing.
Confusing? More like mental.
Stop it. It's not Wren's fault.
Noah, I can talk for myself.
Look, it's not me, it's
I'll take the post down.
Just, please, I miss her.
I am so sorry!
What the fuck is this, then?
I am so sorry!
I am so sorry!
Are you at her grave?
No, I
I didn't post Wren, you said
you'd message us if owt happened.
She's using Rochelle's death
to get likes.
This is what I'm on about.
Why the fuck are you sharing this?
It's sick. She should be locked up!
Leave her alone. It's not her fault.
It's Red Rose.
Right, I think we should all chill.
You need putting in your place.
Oh, it's kicking off now.
Why do you have to be like this?
Wren! Can we talk? Outside.
Wren, look, I'm sorry.
I should have been there,
and I know
Look, you're here now. It's fine.
Yeah? Yeah.
Oh, Jesus!
Right, don't look back.
Just ignore them,
whatever you do, just ignore them.
Oi, Davis!
You bustle in, telling me what's
shit, and then you post that?
You are a sly little bitch
who back-stabbed her best mate.
Don't! Ciaran said
you did this to Rochelle.
How do you like it? Stop it!
Leave her alone.
She didn't leave you alone last
night. We didn't do anything.
I slept With Wren.
Yeah, we know.
I feel so fucking sorry
for your mum.
I mean, first your dad, now you.
Psycho must just
run in the family, eh?
Oh!
Oh! Oh!
Get off me! Get off me!
Ohhhhh!
Noah, are you all right?
Noah. Fuck this!
Come back.
Delete it, mate.
I'm not your mate.
Just delete it, you lanky
glass of milk.
Fucking what?!
Right, stop. Go!
Stop.
Dickheads!
She's speaking to me.
That's not Rochelle.
What is it, then?
I found something.
Please be relevant.
A girl called Alyssa.
She
She's done similar stuff to Rochelle
with the same hashtags and all.
But some of the accounts that
liked Alyssa's post
also liked Rochelle's posts.
Her timeline's normal, then
she starts posting weird shit
like Rochelle.
Summat changed.
Why would she kill herself?
I don't think she did.
I'm sorry it's not
good news.
No, thanks, Taz.
It's important.
I just want to help.
Guys, look.
Oh, God, Manchester.
"Come with me if you want to live."
It's a quote from Terminator.
A goodie says it.
It's a sign.
I don't think this is Red Rose.
I'm really quite confused.
What shall we do, Wren?
Tomorrow I'll go to Manchester.
Wren!
Are you there?
Oh, I know you're there.
And I thought you should know.
I did it because of you.
Whatever you are, you are not her.
Of course I am!
Don't you know a dickhead
when you hear one?
Yeah.
And you're not.
If you don't think I'm Rochelle,
then why are you
still talking to me?
Because you're going to tell me
what happened to her.
I did what I was told.
And you will, too.
I'll be seeing you very soon
in the garden.
Goodnight, WREN.
Fucking hell!
I dream I see ♪
Neon lights that read to me ♪
And come inside ♪
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