Mint (2026) s01e02 Episode Script
Episode 2
This programme contains
some strong language.
Hollow one
With inverted tongue
From whence does fulfilment come?
When I expel
From this mortal shell
Will I die for living numb?
Am I vital
If my heart is idle? ♪
I'm really sorry, boys.
Your dad was a great man.
Am I vital
If my heart is idle?
Am I doomed?
I feel you
But nobody else
Though you're someone I can't see
Yet you say nothing
Of the stoic suffering
That stirs lukewarm in me
Am I vital
If my heart is idle?
Am I doomed?
Cradle me
So I can see
If I'm doomed
Am I vital
If my heart is idle?
Am I doomed?
Cradle me
So I can see
If I'm doomed
Am I vital
If my heart is idle
Am I doomed?
You good?
Aye.
It's just getting a bit hectic.
It's all right.
Dinnae worry 'bout that.
You're here now.
Yeah, man. I'm here now.
Aye. You're here now.
Dressed like a fucking skateboarder.
Ah, come on you!
I had a dream
I was learning
Then your love took it from me
I had a dream
I was learning
Then your love took it from me
I had a dream
I was learning
Then your love took it from me
Ask me what I think I believe
I need to see you. ♪
Are you OK?
What did they say?
Still here?
Thought you'd left.
What's happened?
- What have you done?
- Oh, nothing. Just
something silly with the car.
- The car?
- Aye. It's just
silly.
Cat, I need to ask you something.
A favour.
Anything.
I've got something to do today,
but
I'm not ready to talk about it.
Not yet.
I can't handle any questions today.
OK?
OK.
I need to step away from
the business.
From this.
This?
The business, or
your family?
The business.
The work.
- For good?
- Aye.
Yeah.
I'm just so tired.
Is it about us?
It's about the work.
I've actually got some of the lads
coming over in a bit to announce it.
- Today?
- In a couple of hours.
Aye.
I'll get some bits in.
Thanks, love.
I don't want to
speak more than I need to ♪
Shan? You want to come to
the shops with me?
Sure.
Bring that.
And what did he say?
That it was nothing to do
with the two of us.
And he's always said about him
retiring
and spending more time
with the family.
So this is it.
Spoke to Nan about this?
Fair.
He was talking about us
going on holiday recently too.
Aye. Could be just the thing
you both need.
Exactly.
Exactly! This could be
really good for us.
Reignite the spark.
Has the spark gone?
No
It's always there.
He's my best friend.
Could do with a bit more sex though.
I mean, it's a bit random, no?
He was fine at the party.
Hard to know what
goes on in the minds of men.
Don't tell your dad
I've told you all this.
He'll want to tell you
and Luke himself.
So, who will take over?
Well, don't think
he's thought about all that.
You OK?
I know you liked that boy.
I'm fine.
Not really thought about him.
Plenty more where he came from.
What did you get the boys?
Panini.
- Paninis?!
- Ooo, panini!
Did you want one of these?
- Did you want one?
- No, I'm good.
Where's my change?
- Haven't I got change?
- No change.
- Shan?
- You still home?
Yeah.
Got some lads coming over in a bit.
What happened here?
Slipped.
Slippy out.
Is your mum still in?
She's getting spruced up.
Do you want to take
the van for the day?
I can get this fixed, if you like.
- You?
- Uh-huh.
All right.
Thanks.
You're up early!
Dad's having everyone round
the house.
Oh, aye. What for?
Well, I can tell you
- What are you wanting?
- An address.
Where can I find the Denson boy?
Why?
You want my info, or not?
It's big stuff, Nan.
The end of Rectory Road.
Now tell me.
Dad's stepping away
from the business.
You good?
My car window needs sorting.
You're Dylan's kid.
Daddy know you're here?
What, you uncapable
of fixing a window?
No. We can manage it.
Shouldn't take too long.
I'll get one of the boys
to take a look
Arran!
Yeah?
Car window. Can you sort it?
Yeah.
Look after her.
On the house.
I'll pay.
Can't have that for the princess.
On the house.
Bring it in, then.
Cheers.
- Where is he?
- He's
- He's in a meeting.
- I need to talk to him.
It's an important meeting.
- Oh, is it, aye?
- It is.
He'll be done in a couple of hours.
Uh-huh? I'll wait.
Right.
Cup of tea, then?
Love one.
You didn't say you had a brother.
Didn't say you had a dad.
You stood me up.
Yeah. Because of your family.
Yeah, but you could've texted me
at least.
My mum wouldn't let me.
How old are you?
- 22.
- Right, OK.
You know, you don't actually
have to wait here.
You can just come back
when the car is done.
I'll wait.
What are you doing?
Waiting on the car.
You got dementia?
I didn't know Liangelo had a family.
- You know him well, do you?
- Little bit.
Right, OK.
Is this your tea?
Can I have some?
Presumptuous.
Thirsty.
Sugar?
- Two.
- Hmm.
That's unhealthy.
Yeah, but otherwise
I'm a healthy boy.
Got any bread for a sandwich?
Right, er Ben, can you just
sort copies, invoice it me?
Just get 'em done,
it'll be all right. Arran!
Going to give it a drive?
It's good.
It's a good looking car.
You know, you should give it
a drive and test it out.
On you go.
The window's fine.
So you can just drop me off
wherever.
Pull over then.
Can you unlock the door, please?
No.
Why not?
I want to talk.
Talk about what?
Yeah.
There's nothing to talk about.
If you want to be a child,
let's talk then.
What are you doing with your life?
Big question for a stranger, no?
It just feels like you're not doing
much with what you have.
- What have I got?
- Everything.
- What makes you so different.
- It's just different.
- How?
- You know it is.
It's not my life.
It's not who I am.
Right. But here you are.
I've got something to tell you!
So, what then?
What do you want to say?
My dad is stepping away
from the business.
It's big, you know.
- It'll change a lot for your family.
- Nah, we'll be fine.
That is so arrogant.
Want to be friends,
now we've had our first fight?
Friends, you know, they like
- Yeah.
- Talk sometimes.
Sometimes they text each other.
- They hang out.
- Oh.
Just chat.
Friends?
Friends.
Oh!
She really dropped you
in the middle of nowhere, did she?
Miles away.
So?
So I fixed the car.
Mate, I saw the way
she looked at you.
She was fucking hooked.
So, what did you guys chat about?
The car.
Fucking car.
Look, Arran.
You're here to help me, right?
Yeah.
- Right?
- Yeah.
So?
What did yous chat about?
Yeah, I miss you too.
Is Nan looking after you?
You're not letting her
cook for you, then?
No!
Yeah, no, you don't want
to get sick!
I said you don't want to get sick.
No, I'm OK. I'm good, yeah.
No, it's not. It's nice.
It's nice to see Liangelo.
He's erm
He's different, you know?
Hmm.
He's just got me working
on the accounts,
and, like, a little bit on the cars
and stuff, you know?
Stuff that's out
Yeah, out of the way.
Yeah, out of trouble, Mum,
I promise.
Yeah, it's hard.
But you know me, I'm learning quick.
Did you get that money I sent?
Yeah.
OK. That's good.
Yeah, that's
I met a girl.
Yeah.
She's different.
Yeah.
Argumentative a bit, yeah.
I think you'd like her though.
Maybe, yeah. Maybe.
I've got to go, OK?
All right. Love you. Bye.
- Your ma?
- Yeah, yeah.
- She good?
- Yeah, she's fine.
- Are you good?
- Yeah.
Yeah.
Exciting, eh?
Mum?
Actually, it's good you're here.
I'm want to talk to you and Shannon.
You staying for tea?
What's for tea, then?
What's got you smiling?
Lots.
Me too.
OK.
Who's going to take over?
I'm not sure.
- Well, who you thinking?
- Sam seems the most keen for it.
- He's young!
- I was young.
So, when are you going to
stop working?
I'm not sure,
and you're not my business adviser.
Really need one.
Can we talk?
- We are talking, Mum.
- Outside.
Can we finish dinner first?
What are you doing?
Don't start, Mum.
Thought you'd have the decency
to talk to me first.
The business me and your dad built.
Talk to you first?
My phone's not stopped ringing!
You rang him
the moment you found out!
You want to talk about loyalty,
check your own first.
I am loyal.
To my family.
Nothing's going to change for you.
You really believe that?
You're not daft enough.
You just want out, don't you?
You know what this'll do
to Cat and the kids?
It's not
what you were messed up with
when you were younger?
I'm stepping away.
We've got enough money
to keep you comfy.
Let's talk about
this another time, eh?
What about your father?
Dad!
- What's going on?
- Liangelo.
The Denson boy and his lads
just showed up and attacked us.
He knew you were stepping away.
Said this was a warning.
He knew you were stepping away.
The Denson boy and his lads.
He knew you were stepping away.
My dad's stepping away from
the business.
My dad's stepping away
from the business.
My dad's stepping away
I know you'd kill
That's why you shine
Cut like a diamond
Safe in your light
I know you'd kill
Girl, you burn bright
Cut like a diamond
Safe in your light
I know you would kill. ♪
some strong language.
Hollow one
With inverted tongue
From whence does fulfilment come?
When I expel
From this mortal shell
Will I die for living numb?
Am I vital
If my heart is idle? ♪
I'm really sorry, boys.
Your dad was a great man.
Am I vital
If my heart is idle?
Am I doomed?
I feel you
But nobody else
Though you're someone I can't see
Yet you say nothing
Of the stoic suffering
That stirs lukewarm in me
Am I vital
If my heart is idle?
Am I doomed?
Cradle me
So I can see
If I'm doomed
Am I vital
If my heart is idle?
Am I doomed?
Cradle me
So I can see
If I'm doomed
Am I vital
If my heart is idle
Am I doomed?
You good?
Aye.
It's just getting a bit hectic.
It's all right.
Dinnae worry 'bout that.
You're here now.
Yeah, man. I'm here now.
Aye. You're here now.
Dressed like a fucking skateboarder.
Ah, come on you!
I had a dream
I was learning
Then your love took it from me
I had a dream
I was learning
Then your love took it from me
I had a dream
I was learning
Then your love took it from me
Ask me what I think I believe
I need to see you. ♪
Are you OK?
What did they say?
Still here?
Thought you'd left.
What's happened?
- What have you done?
- Oh, nothing. Just
something silly with the car.
- The car?
- Aye. It's just
silly.
Cat, I need to ask you something.
A favour.
Anything.
I've got something to do today,
but
I'm not ready to talk about it.
Not yet.
I can't handle any questions today.
OK?
OK.
I need to step away from
the business.
From this.
This?
The business, or
your family?
The business.
The work.
- For good?
- Aye.
Yeah.
I'm just so tired.
Is it about us?
It's about the work.
I've actually got some of the lads
coming over in a bit to announce it.
- Today?
- In a couple of hours.
Aye.
I'll get some bits in.
Thanks, love.
I don't want to
speak more than I need to ♪
Shan? You want to come to
the shops with me?
Sure.
Bring that.
And what did he say?
That it was nothing to do
with the two of us.
And he's always said about him
retiring
and spending more time
with the family.
So this is it.
Spoke to Nan about this?
Fair.
He was talking about us
going on holiday recently too.
Aye. Could be just the thing
you both need.
Exactly.
Exactly! This could be
really good for us.
Reignite the spark.
Has the spark gone?
No
It's always there.
He's my best friend.
Could do with a bit more sex though.
I mean, it's a bit random, no?
He was fine at the party.
Hard to know what
goes on in the minds of men.
Don't tell your dad
I've told you all this.
He'll want to tell you
and Luke himself.
So, who will take over?
Well, don't think
he's thought about all that.
You OK?
I know you liked that boy.
I'm fine.
Not really thought about him.
Plenty more where he came from.
What did you get the boys?
Panini.
- Paninis?!
- Ooo, panini!
Did you want one of these?
- Did you want one?
- No, I'm good.
Where's my change?
- Haven't I got change?
- No change.
- Shan?
- You still home?
Yeah.
Got some lads coming over in a bit.
What happened here?
Slipped.
Slippy out.
Is your mum still in?
She's getting spruced up.
Do you want to take
the van for the day?
I can get this fixed, if you like.
- You?
- Uh-huh.
All right.
Thanks.
You're up early!
Dad's having everyone round
the house.
Oh, aye. What for?
Well, I can tell you
- What are you wanting?
- An address.
Where can I find the Denson boy?
Why?
You want my info, or not?
It's big stuff, Nan.
The end of Rectory Road.
Now tell me.
Dad's stepping away
from the business.
You good?
My car window needs sorting.
You're Dylan's kid.
Daddy know you're here?
What, you uncapable
of fixing a window?
No. We can manage it.
Shouldn't take too long.
I'll get one of the boys
to take a look
Arran!
Yeah?
Car window. Can you sort it?
Yeah.
Look after her.
On the house.
I'll pay.
Can't have that for the princess.
On the house.
Bring it in, then.
Cheers.
- Where is he?
- He's
- He's in a meeting.
- I need to talk to him.
It's an important meeting.
- Oh, is it, aye?
- It is.
He'll be done in a couple of hours.
Uh-huh? I'll wait.
Right.
Cup of tea, then?
Love one.
You didn't say you had a brother.
Didn't say you had a dad.
You stood me up.
Yeah. Because of your family.
Yeah, but you could've texted me
at least.
My mum wouldn't let me.
How old are you?
- 22.
- Right, OK.
You know, you don't actually
have to wait here.
You can just come back
when the car is done.
I'll wait.
What are you doing?
Waiting on the car.
You got dementia?
I didn't know Liangelo had a family.
- You know him well, do you?
- Little bit.
Right, OK.
Is this your tea?
Can I have some?
Presumptuous.
Thirsty.
Sugar?
- Two.
- Hmm.
That's unhealthy.
Yeah, but otherwise
I'm a healthy boy.
Got any bread for a sandwich?
Right, er Ben, can you just
sort copies, invoice it me?
Just get 'em done,
it'll be all right. Arran!
Going to give it a drive?
It's good.
It's a good looking car.
You know, you should give it
a drive and test it out.
On you go.
The window's fine.
So you can just drop me off
wherever.
Pull over then.
Can you unlock the door, please?
No.
Why not?
I want to talk.
Talk about what?
Yeah.
There's nothing to talk about.
If you want to be a child,
let's talk then.
What are you doing with your life?
Big question for a stranger, no?
It just feels like you're not doing
much with what you have.
- What have I got?
- Everything.
- What makes you so different.
- It's just different.
- How?
- You know it is.
It's not my life.
It's not who I am.
Right. But here you are.
I've got something to tell you!
So, what then?
What do you want to say?
My dad is stepping away
from the business.
It's big, you know.
- It'll change a lot for your family.
- Nah, we'll be fine.
That is so arrogant.
Want to be friends,
now we've had our first fight?
Friends, you know, they like
- Yeah.
- Talk sometimes.
Sometimes they text each other.
- They hang out.
- Oh.
Just chat.
Friends?
Friends.
Oh!
She really dropped you
in the middle of nowhere, did she?
Miles away.
So?
So I fixed the car.
Mate, I saw the way
she looked at you.
She was fucking hooked.
So, what did you guys chat about?
The car.
Fucking car.
Look, Arran.
You're here to help me, right?
Yeah.
- Right?
- Yeah.
So?
What did yous chat about?
Yeah, I miss you too.
Is Nan looking after you?
You're not letting her
cook for you, then?
No!
Yeah, no, you don't want
to get sick!
I said you don't want to get sick.
No, I'm OK. I'm good, yeah.
No, it's not. It's nice.
It's nice to see Liangelo.
He's erm
He's different, you know?
Hmm.
He's just got me working
on the accounts,
and, like, a little bit on the cars
and stuff, you know?
Stuff that's out
Yeah, out of the way.
Yeah, out of trouble, Mum,
I promise.
Yeah, it's hard.
But you know me, I'm learning quick.
Did you get that money I sent?
Yeah.
OK. That's good.
Yeah, that's
I met a girl.
Yeah.
She's different.
Yeah.
Argumentative a bit, yeah.
I think you'd like her though.
Maybe, yeah. Maybe.
I've got to go, OK?
All right. Love you. Bye.
- Your ma?
- Yeah, yeah.
- She good?
- Yeah, she's fine.
- Are you good?
- Yeah.
Yeah.
Exciting, eh?
Mum?
Actually, it's good you're here.
I'm want to talk to you and Shannon.
You staying for tea?
What's for tea, then?
What's got you smiling?
Lots.
Me too.
OK.
Who's going to take over?
I'm not sure.
- Well, who you thinking?
- Sam seems the most keen for it.
- He's young!
- I was young.
So, when are you going to
stop working?
I'm not sure,
and you're not my business adviser.
Really need one.
Can we talk?
- We are talking, Mum.
- Outside.
Can we finish dinner first?
What are you doing?
Don't start, Mum.
Thought you'd have the decency
to talk to me first.
The business me and your dad built.
Talk to you first?
My phone's not stopped ringing!
You rang him
the moment you found out!
You want to talk about loyalty,
check your own first.
I am loyal.
To my family.
Nothing's going to change for you.
You really believe that?
You're not daft enough.
You just want out, don't you?
You know what this'll do
to Cat and the kids?
It's not
what you were messed up with
when you were younger?
I'm stepping away.
We've got enough money
to keep you comfy.
Let's talk about
this another time, eh?
What about your father?
Dad!
- What's going on?
- Liangelo.
The Denson boy and his lads
just showed up and attacked us.
He knew you were stepping away.
Said this was a warning.
He knew you were stepping away.
The Denson boy and his lads.
He knew you were stepping away.
My dad's stepping away from
the business.
My dad's stepping away
from the business.
My dad's stepping away
I know you'd kill
That's why you shine
Cut like a diamond
Safe in your light
I know you'd kill
Girl, you burn bright
Cut like a diamond
Safe in your light
I know you would kill. ♪