The Dry (2022) s01e03 Episode Script

[GRUNTING AND GROANING]
What did you say your name was?
It's Barry. Gary, oh
Barry!
Oh, Barry, Barry
Oh, when did I meet
a fucking Barry?
So, you've accepted that you're
powerless over alcohol, yeah?
Yeah.
[TV AUDIO:] November 15th 2015.
The last known sighting of
housewife Victoria Doherty,
alive.
But her husband waited
a further two months before
reporting her missing.
Ahem.
Oh!
Where did that come from?
Dad's credit card. Oh!
You didn't!
He's investing in my future.
Bold.
Is this the guy who buries
his wife under the house?
No. This one pushed
her off a cliff.
Oh Inventive.
Are you sure about
going for this?
It's just an office
doesn't seem very you.
I'm trying to make sure at least
one of your kids isn't
a total fuck up, okay?
Hmm. [KISSING SOUND]
We have Caroline.
I heard that.
[AUDIO: ]Oh baby, you
like that big and hard.
[GRUNTING AND GROANING]
[DOOR BURSTS OPEN]
[RORY:] Hey Hey, hi!
How are the cramps?
Bad Sorry.
Wish I could join.
Ah What are you up to?
Online shop.
Seriously?
Can you get me some
chocolate protein shakes?
Okay.
Oh, and some coconut
water as well,
you know, electrolytes.
[KISSING SOUND]
[DOOR SLAMS CAROLINE'S
PHONE PINGS]
[GROANING AND MOANING]
How'd you know my size?
Wha'?
I don't.
But I threw her measurements out
with me sandwich last Tuesday,
So Any news on the job front?
[SHIV SOBBING]
Oh, Jesus, you're not, are you?
Sorry, it's just
It's the dress.
Every fucking time.
So how far did you get
with the program me?
Well, I stopped drinking.
Ah, so not far then.
Look, I have an issue with
some of the God stuff.
I mean, culturally I'm a
Catholic, but morally
Higher power can mean anything:
The universe, a tree,
packet of crisps.
A pack of crisps? As
long as you respect it.
The point is: You're not
trying to control things
because you tried that before
and look where it got you.
Now
Had you a sponsor in London?
Umm, no.
I mean I had people
that I met at meetings.
But I never got too, you know,
because who even are
these people, you know?
I don't know them.
So, you're an avoidant?
A what? Close
relationships scare you.
No, weirdos scare me.
People who are a bit sad
and a bit clingy and
Have a bang o' need off them?
Exactly. Yeah.
Not like you then.
I think we'll start with
the moral inventory.
The moral what? Basically,
you write down all
your weaknesses,
all your flaws,
all the bad shit
you've ever done:
The lies, the darkness,
the shame
And then you share it.
With who? Me.
That feels very
Do you want to stay sober?
Totally.
Then you need to
start getting honest.
There's my dad!
Yeah, watch out,
you've pins in you.
Dad! [BANGING ON WINDOW]
Dad!
[BANGING ON WINDOW]
[MOANING AND GROANING]
Dad!
Jesus Christ!
Shit
Oh God
Shiv!
What are you doing here?
I'm Mina. I met you at
your grandmother's funeral.
Oh God Are you alright?
She's alright? No,
you're not gonna Ah!
A handkerchief! I
need a handkerchief!
I don't have an handkerchief.
Press here at this point,
between your fingers.
Use this. You don't want to
make a mess on the street.
Give me your hand.
I'll show you. No! No!
She's in acupuncturist.
She knows what she's doing!
Ah
It's not what it
looks like, Shiv.
It looks like an old Irish man
fucking a woman
behind some bins.
That's very crude, Siobhan.
I'm sorry. Is that
not an appropriate
response to seeing your father's
arse out in an alleyway?
I'll appreciate it if
you keep your voice down.
I would appreciate
it if you weren't
riding your acupuncturist!
She's not just an acupuncturist!
She also does reflexology
and a bit of reiki.
What about Mum?
Look Shiv Your
mother and I
Is this serious, with Mina?
No, God no!
Absolutely not!
Not serious at all.
It's just a casual thing.
So, you're fuck buddies?
Well, I don't love
that expression,
but do you know,
frankly, a man my age,
still getting it
- Please don't finish that sentence!
- Jesus!
What is happening here? You
You're my dad!
You're supposed to be my rock!
You are not supposed to
I am a human being!
I've had a hard time too.
And Mina just makes
things more bearable.
That's all.
I'm sorry you had
to see what you did.
But err
remember the time
you wrapped your mother's
car around that lamppost?
What's that got to
You don't think that
was hard for me too?
Have you any idea what it's like
to see your eldest daughter
off her head behind
the wheel of a car?
You could've killed someone.
You could've killed
yourself. I know.
But at the same time,
I'm your father.
I have a responsibility,
so I did the responsible thing.
I told your mother
I was driving.
What are you saying?
You want me to lie?
No!
No, not lie.
Not lie, just err
just don't mention it.
That's all.
That's all? Yeah.
That's all.
[BERNIE:] Hi, Rita, it's me.
Just wondering if
you're around today
for a cup of coffee
or a movie or
Anyway, I'm here
all afternoon, so
yeah, give me a
call if it suits.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Ah, Shiv. Hi Rory.
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
Oh, spring clean.
Seriously?
Yeah. Every three months
we take everything
out the cupboards
and we put them back in
in alphabetical order.
Alphabetical order?
It sounds mad,
but it's actually a
pretty good system.
Yeah.
See, first you've
got your baked beans,
then your black beans.
Tuna actually goes
near the front
Peas Peas.
Wow.
Can we help you, Shiv?
I was wondering if I could chat
with you about something.
Okay.
[SHIV:] It's kind of sensitive.
Sorry, do you want me to leave?
No.
Not unless you want
to. It's his house.
Course he doesn't want to.
Is it sensitive or are
you just being weird?
Do you remember the
time I was drinking
and I crashed the? Yeah.
Do you think that's like
the worst thing though?
Like, is it worse than say
There was that time
you left all the
Christmas presents on
the fecking Night link?
[CARO: ]Oh yes!
Mam asked you to take the bags
home on the bus but you
went on the piss instead.
I'm not just talking
about things I did.
What about the time
you flashed your tits
at Uncle Joe at
Christmas dinner?
Classic. Okay.
Getting a bit off topic here
He loved it as well.
Yeah, of course he did.
She wasn't wearing a bra.
I was an active alcoholic, okay?
I think we know that.
Oh shit. I've gotta go.
Can I come with you?
September three years ago,
you borrowed two months' rent,
London prices,
never saw it again.
Okay, I really
don't remember that.
Last year when I came to visit,
every time we went out,
you forgot your bank card.
That was legitimate.
I gave you my credit card number
to book flights
for Mum's birthday
and you ran up almost a grand.
This is not why I
wanted to talk to you.
No shit.
Because you owe me two grand.
Caroline
I actually have something
really important to tell you.
What? [LIFT BELL CHIMES]
Dad's
Caroline! I was just
looking for you!
Dan, hi, hey!
Hi Ha!
Did you get my text about
the radial head fracture?
Yes. Yeah, umm
I was just popping
up to see you.
Right. So, you
weren't off today?
No, no.
I mean, yes technically
but I didn't come in
specially, or anything.
Well, good.
Umm, we've to
something upstairs,
but umm, I'll come
find you in a bit.
Yeah. Please do.
I'll look forward to it.
Mmm. What was that?
What?
He's into you.
No he's not.
Bit of silver fox?
Stop it!
Oh, my god
Are you riding him?
No Jesus, he's married!
Some of us actually
have some self-respect.
And a job.
Property economics,
fucking great course.
Nice results.
Why have you been
working in a pizza place?
Right, yeah, umm
That was more like
a bridging job
out of college while I looked
for something more suitable.
Says there you
graduated two years ago.
I was pretty thorough.
Listen,
I'm all for having a good time,
sowing the wild-oats
Did my fair share
of disco biccies
back in the day as well.
[LAUGHING]
This is a serious place, though.
Oh, I know. Sell a lot
of serious properties.
South Dublin residential
does not fuck around.
And I am serious,
like really serious.
I don't fuck around either.
I never fuck around.
Listen, thanks for
coming in, Anthony.
Umm Oh, is is that it?
Always good to
see Michael's boy.
You're no relation of
Carl Sheridan, are you?
He's my brother
Was my brother.
You're fucking shitting me.
[ANT:] Did you know him? Carl?
I only coached him for the
fucking Leinster Senior Cup!
[LAUGHTER]
Fucking legend!
Yeah, that's what people say.
And a hell of a wing man
too, if you know what I mean?
Yeah! [LAUGHTER]
Yeah
Do you mind me asking
Did they ever find out like
what actually happened to him?
Oh, he died.
I know, but like
actually what happened,
because they said he
went to sleep but
Yeah, he did.
It was one of those freak
one in a million things.
Right, right, right, right.
Shit one.
Well look, Carl
was a fucking hero.
I've got to help
his brother out.
Come in for a three-month trial.
Get you back in the
saddle. Seriously?
Why not?
You've got the qualifications.
You just need the horse.
That would be amazing, thanks.
I wouldn't do it for everyone.
Carl was a fucking hero.
Don't fucking let him down.
I'm kidding!
I'm joking, I'm joking.
Good man, take care.
I'll be in touch with you.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Bernie, hi.
Simon Is Pam back yet?
No.
Oh Is she still in Mallorca?
Yeah.
She umm stayed on for a bit.
Because I've been
texting and she's not
She lost her phone.
Ah. Right.
I wanted to tell her
about the book club.
We've changed Oh, I
don't think she'll be back
in time for the book club.
Sorry Bernie, I've got
something on the stove.
If she calls, I'll tell her
you were looking for her.
Thanks. But I
got [DOOR SLAMS]
[PHONE RINGS]
[CARO: ]Hi. I got the job.
What job?
It doesn't matter.
Here, can I ask you
a medical question?
Ah Jesus, what have you caught?
ANT: Not about me. About Carl.
Carl?
Like Carl, Carl?
Yeah. I was just
wondering if you knew
like medically
what he died from.
Why are you asking this now?
I just wondered is all.
Not a good time
Ant, sorry. But
We have to stop
meeting like this.
Is there anything else
you want me to look at?
Umm No.
Well actually, umm
Do you fancy a drink?
Yeah. She sounds pretty
pissed off, alright.
Yeah, but it's not my fault.
I think it probably is.
I don't remember
borrowing any money.
Ha! I don't remember 18-35,
but a lot of shit went down.
If she was angry with me,
why didn't she say anything?
It's not really
your family's style.
I'll see ya Mickey!
Mind that tooth!
Jesus. First my
dad, and now this.
I'm supposed to be
focusing on my recovery
and instead, I just
feel anxious.
[KAREN:] Mmm.
Do you know who
else feels anxious?
Refugees.
Prisoners of war.
People who've got
gangrene from shooting up
and have to get
their legs amputated.
Sobriety is about
taking responsibility,
and taking responsibility
means getting a job,
and paying back
your sister whatever
stupid amount of money
you've blacked out
you even owe her.
And being honest
about who yeh are
and what yeh stand for!
No more excuses! No.
When you lie to yourself,
you lie to everyone.
You have to break the cycle.
You're right.
You're absolutely
right. No more lies.
Thanks, Karen.
[BERNIE: ]Oh, Jesus!
Not more fecking psychobabble.
Have you seen this
text from Shiv?
Wait till you hear.
"Time for some honesty." Ha.
"Family meeting tomorrow.
No excuses."
Family meeting?
What are we? Americans?
I mean
If you want to give up
drink, just give up drink.
Do we have to keep
fucking talking about it?
Right.
Honesty.
That's all we fucking need.
Oh, shit.
[JACK: ]Shiv!
Shiv!
Shiv! Yo!
Oh, hey!
Come join me. I can't.
Why? I've a thing.
No, you don't.
I know when you're lying.
What you having?
Err Lemonade.
Piss off.
What?
Have a proper fucking drink.
Red wine, beer, vodka
Seriously, lemonade's fine.
Are you still on
those antibiotics?
How bad is that infection?
I don't have an infection.
Then have a fucking
drink! I'm an alcoholic!
[PHONE RINGS]
Come on Shiv! Come on!
[PHONE CALL CUTS
OFF] Fuck's sake
[DOOR OPENS]
How'd you know?
What do you mean?
What's the criteria?
There's no exact criteria.
Has to be something.
[LIGHTS CIGARETTE]
Yes. There were a lot of things.
Were you getting the shakes? No.
Drinking in the mornings? No.
Well, not really.
Well, then.
Then what?
You're not an alcoholic. I
I was drinking too much.
Yeah, cause you're good craic!
Haha!
Do you think it's easy for me?
Sorry.
But like, you had
fun, didn't you?
Yeah.
I did, I
definitely did.
But it became less fun and
more fucked up.
So
I'm telling you this because
my sponsor said
that I have to be
I have to be honest.
Sponsor?
Jesus.
So, what, you're never
gonna drink again?
Ideally, Jack, I will
never drink again.
Are you sure this isn't
some kind of career move
because mental health
stuff gets a lot of press?
I don't have a career, Jack.
I can't even get a job.
I've put my CV into
every gallery in Dublin.
I was on the phone
to a temp agency.
Do you know what
they offered me?
Bar work.
You sure this is the
right place for you
to stay sober?
No.
Shiv Sheridan, on the dry.
Jesus.
[PHONE PINGS]
I'll have that lemonade
if you're still buying.
Mmm hmm.
Sorry, I have to go.
You asked me to
sit down. I know.
Something's come up.
See you, yeah? Bye.
[PHONE BUZZES]
Oh, fuck's sake.
[JACK: ]Hey
I might be able to help you out.
I know someone who
owns a gallery.
Could put in a good word.
Really?
That would be great. Thanks.
I'm not making any promises.
Hey
I think you're great.
What you're doing, it's
Yeah.
I'm glad you're back.