Mint (2026) s01e07 Episode Script
Episode 7
Ticket and railcard, please.
Can I get a return?
You have to buy your tickets
in advance now.
Since when?
Since 2016.
I cannae use computers.
Well, look, you can get someone
to help you.
- Just give me a return.
- I can't.
You can't or you won't?
I can't.
Look, I'll need to fine you.
I'm a pensioner.
Well, it's the rules.
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. ♪
Shit driving as always.
I can see this is going to be
a great bonding experience.
I don't want to be here.
I just want to try to explain.
Right, OK, so what do you want to
talk about, Dad?
Hmm?
The boy that's been killed?
Or the secret life you've
been living?
Or the choice that you've made to
abandon your family?
Got loads to talk about.
Let's get started.
I'm going to get something to eat.
Are you wanting anything?
- - Hello. - Morning.
- How are you?
- All right, how are you?
- Pretty good.
I haven't been here for a long time.
I used to come here with my dad.
- Oh, right. Changed much?
- Not really, no.
- Is that jelly babies?
- Yep.
- Keep the change.
- Thank you.
That'll cheer you up.
Your favourites.
When I was four.
God.
You used to be fun back then.
Do you even care about Arran?
I mean, it seems like you don't.
Of course I care.
He didn't want to be here.
- He didn't want to be involved in it.
- Do you think any of us do?
Do you think we chose this life
for the thrill of it?
Hmm? Think I did?
You're my river running high
Run deep, run wild
I follow
I follow you, deep sea, baby
I follow you
I follow
I follow you, dark room, honey
I follow you
He's a message
I'm the runner
He's a rebel
I'm the daughter waiting for you
You're my river running high
Run deep, run wild
I follow
I follow you, deep sea, baby
I follow you
I follow
I follow you, dark room, honey
I follow you ♪
- Dad, what are we doing?
- Just do as I say. Please.
This'll make you a man, son.
You want to be a part of
Dad's business, don't you?
The family work
Course you do.
Don't think of him as a human being.
He's not. He's nothing.
I'll be so proud of you.
You know that?
Take it.
Go on.
Feel the weight.
Feels good, right?
Go on, son.
Just pull.
Just fucking do it!
Do it now
or I'll fucking kill you.
You're looking old today.
Not had many visits from you
recently.
Been busy.
Busy.
Aye.
People are talking in here.
This is humiliating.
You've let our family go to shit.
It won't affect the business.
You'll still get your money.
That's what he told you, is it?
Our boy, Dylan.
It affects everything.
I shouldn't have to
hear about this shit from Sam.
I'm respected in here.
Our family's respected.
Dylan is ripping that down.
What do you want me to do?
I tried to stop him.
You never were capable of
doing much, were you, Ol?
Getting your hole filled
is all you ever could do.
Tell that cunt it's Adam and Eve,
and not Adam and Steve.
Can I have one?
What are you wanting?
To
To chat.
The cafe in town, 2pm.
Can we meet at the house?
No. The cafe.
OK.
Didn't think you'd call me
of all people.
Feels like people are looking.
Who gives a fuck?
- I do.
- Why?
I feel like a failure.
A failure, because he's decided to
be selfish?
He's not the first man
and he won't be the last.
It's what they do.
Selfish pricks.
Maybe I'm the problem?
You were a strong wee thing when you
used to come to my house as a kid.
You let him suck you up like
a rotten, little black hole.
This isn't really the pep talk
I was hoping for.
Not sure what made you pin
any hopes on me.
When my Andy cheated on me,
I grabbed the problem by the tadger.
Not Andy's tadger,
he was inside when I found out or
I would have chopped it clean off.
No.
I went round to the girl's house,
waited outside till she was all
dolled up heading on a night out.
Beer bottle in hand
I glassed the cunt.
I bet men don't look twice at her
any more.
So who are you wanting to glass?
I'm not I'm not wanting to glass
anyone, you mad bitch.
Well, how about a less violent
alternative, then?
You wee princess.
I want to know more about Mum.
About your relationship.
You don't.
I do.
I mean, all I hear is Mum's side.
She makes it sound magical.
Show me.
Proud of you.
I told your mum I was.
She said she'd never heard me
say that.
I said you'd never earned it
till today.
I told you I'd get something.
Something big.
No, no, no. You deserve it.
You do.
I've got you a missus.
She'll be your wife.
It's a kind of arranged marriage.
Her family's in the same business.
Easy to control. Weaker than us.
She's perfect, eh?
And she's a right stunner.
If she wisnae 15, aye, I would.
And you can.
Have her whenever you want.
She's a meek, wee thing.
Every man
needs some pussy after a bit
of violence.
Eh?
Cat. Cat!
Come over here, love.
Look at the sway of her hips.
Incredible for a girl at that age.
And she'll only get better
with time.
Two little love birds.
Love's a beautiful thing.
She'll keep you on the straight
and narrow.
Can we go now?
All right, you fuckers, let's do it!
A wee party game.
Me and
Not you, Harry, no knives!
Me and
- You.
- You.
Perfect!
The first father-son
there's ever been.
People would pay hundreds to watch
something like that.
Maybe we should start charge, eh?
Are you
Are you ready, boy?
No-one knows you here.
- But Dylan might
- Dylan has been in love with somebody else for years,
has been cheating on you.
Have some fun.
You're mental.
Uh-huh.
But I get my needs met.
Speaking of
Louie! How are you?
Fine, how are you?
She's a character.
Yeah. She is.
I'm, er
I'm Buster.
Like a dog. Woof.
Woof!
Cheeky.
No, er,
I came out with a big mop of hair.
Listen, are you not into it?
Oh, no, I am. I am
Sorry.
I'm really sorry.
I'm really sorry.
Can you just go, please?
This doesn't absolve you
of your sins, you know.
Doesn't make up for Arran.
What made you pick him
of all people?
I didn't.
It wasn't a choice.
You could have told me.
Come on, Dad.
When you've spent my entire life
chasing people away.
I couldn't even have friends,
let alone a boyfriend.
To keep you safe.
What, by not letting me live a life?
Luke's made the most of it.
Luke's going to need therapy
for the rest of his life.
I just wanted you to have
the opportunities I didn't have.
You've dropped us
like we're nothing.
That's not true.
Dad, you've left us with Sam.
- Sam's going to keep an eye on things.
- Sam is a fucking psychopath.
He doesn't give a shit
about our family, Dad.
I have to be there.
- For Tom.
- I don't care, Dad.
I mean, love who you want.
- But you've still got fucking responsibilities at home.
- Shan
One more place.
Please.
So bright
Cat, we're here! Out you get.
OK.
There you go.
Have you got a key?
What?
Kettle.
Always hated
this fucking pool table.
Snooker table.
No furniture.
There's nowhere to sit. It's an
absolute fucking waste of a room.
It's all gonnae fall apart, right?
Won't be a peaceful fall.
It's Dylan's problem.
Oh, no.
It's Sam's.
And he disnae
care about this family,
so that means it's our problem, too.
Shannon
- She's going to have a hard time, isn't she?
- Aye, she is.
Why have we always been so awful
to each other?
You are an awful person.
I'm not
It's not my fault you're a wee
bitch, can't keep your legs shut.
Both fucked by men.
Well, less so for me.
Maybe the glassing option.
I know. Wait here.
- Wait here.
- What?
Ollie. Ollie.
Oh.
Ach, it's a wee bit tame.
But sure.
- Come on.
- OK.
What's this?
I'd love some warning before
this one.
No. That's not fair.
Enjoy your new life, Dad.
Yes!
Prick!
Fuck sake!
- Where were you?
- Er, not with you.
What are you doing here?
Was with Dad.
Where have you been?
- A dinner party.
- A dinner party?
Are you going to come back
and help Mum?
I don't want to be back there
any more.
What, you'd rather stay here with
your dinner party friends, is it?
Yeah. I would.
Maybe you'd be better here, too.
Think about it.
Always said I was a good kid
Always said I had a way with words
Never knew I could be speechless
Don't know how I'll ever break
this curse
Now the world is only white noise
Frequencies that I can't
understand
I can't be bothered with
the teachers
Always trying to shape the way
I act ♪
Please.
I need you.
Please, Arran.
Arran.
I'll set fire to the whole
place ♪
I need you.
It's not the same in here since
he left anyways ♪
I'm doing this for you.
Always said I was a good kid
Always said I had a way with words
Never knew I could be speechless
Don't know how I'll ever
break this curse
Now the world is only white noise
Frequencies that I can't
understand
I can't be bothered with
the teachers
Always trying to shape the way
I act. ♪
Can I get a return?
You have to buy your tickets
in advance now.
Since when?
Since 2016.
I cannae use computers.
Well, look, you can get someone
to help you.
- Just give me a return.
- I can't.
You can't or you won't?
I can't.
Look, I'll need to fine you.
I'm a pensioner.
Well, it's the rules.
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. ♪
Shit driving as always.
I can see this is going to be
a great bonding experience.
I don't want to be here.
I just want to try to explain.
Right, OK, so what do you want to
talk about, Dad?
Hmm?
The boy that's been killed?
Or the secret life you've
been living?
Or the choice that you've made to
abandon your family?
Got loads to talk about.
Let's get started.
I'm going to get something to eat.
Are you wanting anything?
- - Hello. - Morning.
- How are you?
- All right, how are you?
- Pretty good.
I haven't been here for a long time.
I used to come here with my dad.
- Oh, right. Changed much?
- Not really, no.
- Is that jelly babies?
- Yep.
- Keep the change.
- Thank you.
That'll cheer you up.
Your favourites.
When I was four.
God.
You used to be fun back then.
Do you even care about Arran?
I mean, it seems like you don't.
Of course I care.
He didn't want to be here.
- He didn't want to be involved in it.
- Do you think any of us do?
Do you think we chose this life
for the thrill of it?
Hmm? Think I did?
You're my river running high
Run deep, run wild
I follow
I follow you, deep sea, baby
I follow you
I follow
I follow you, dark room, honey
I follow you
He's a message
I'm the runner
He's a rebel
I'm the daughter waiting for you
You're my river running high
Run deep, run wild
I follow
I follow you, deep sea, baby
I follow you
I follow
I follow you, dark room, honey
I follow you ♪
- Dad, what are we doing?
- Just do as I say. Please.
This'll make you a man, son.
You want to be a part of
Dad's business, don't you?
The family work
Course you do.
Don't think of him as a human being.
He's not. He's nothing.
I'll be so proud of you.
You know that?
Take it.
Go on.
Feel the weight.
Feels good, right?
Go on, son.
Just pull.
Just fucking do it!
Do it now
or I'll fucking kill you.
You're looking old today.
Not had many visits from you
recently.
Been busy.
Busy.
Aye.
People are talking in here.
This is humiliating.
You've let our family go to shit.
It won't affect the business.
You'll still get your money.
That's what he told you, is it?
Our boy, Dylan.
It affects everything.
I shouldn't have to
hear about this shit from Sam.
I'm respected in here.
Our family's respected.
Dylan is ripping that down.
What do you want me to do?
I tried to stop him.
You never were capable of
doing much, were you, Ol?
Getting your hole filled
is all you ever could do.
Tell that cunt it's Adam and Eve,
and not Adam and Steve.
Can I have one?
What are you wanting?
To
To chat.
The cafe in town, 2pm.
Can we meet at the house?
No. The cafe.
OK.
Didn't think you'd call me
of all people.
Feels like people are looking.
Who gives a fuck?
- I do.
- Why?
I feel like a failure.
A failure, because he's decided to
be selfish?
He's not the first man
and he won't be the last.
It's what they do.
Selfish pricks.
Maybe I'm the problem?
You were a strong wee thing when you
used to come to my house as a kid.
You let him suck you up like
a rotten, little black hole.
This isn't really the pep talk
I was hoping for.
Not sure what made you pin
any hopes on me.
When my Andy cheated on me,
I grabbed the problem by the tadger.
Not Andy's tadger,
he was inside when I found out or
I would have chopped it clean off.
No.
I went round to the girl's house,
waited outside till she was all
dolled up heading on a night out.
Beer bottle in hand
I glassed the cunt.
I bet men don't look twice at her
any more.
So who are you wanting to glass?
I'm not I'm not wanting to glass
anyone, you mad bitch.
Well, how about a less violent
alternative, then?
You wee princess.
I want to know more about Mum.
About your relationship.
You don't.
I do.
I mean, all I hear is Mum's side.
She makes it sound magical.
Show me.
Proud of you.
I told your mum I was.
She said she'd never heard me
say that.
I said you'd never earned it
till today.
I told you I'd get something.
Something big.
No, no, no. You deserve it.
You do.
I've got you a missus.
She'll be your wife.
It's a kind of arranged marriage.
Her family's in the same business.
Easy to control. Weaker than us.
She's perfect, eh?
And she's a right stunner.
If she wisnae 15, aye, I would.
And you can.
Have her whenever you want.
She's a meek, wee thing.
Every man
needs some pussy after a bit
of violence.
Eh?
Cat. Cat!
Come over here, love.
Look at the sway of her hips.
Incredible for a girl at that age.
And she'll only get better
with time.
Two little love birds.
Love's a beautiful thing.
She'll keep you on the straight
and narrow.
Can we go now?
All right, you fuckers, let's do it!
A wee party game.
Me and
Not you, Harry, no knives!
Me and
- You.
- You.
Perfect!
The first father-son
there's ever been.
People would pay hundreds to watch
something like that.
Maybe we should start charge, eh?
Are you
Are you ready, boy?
No-one knows you here.
- But Dylan might
- Dylan has been in love with somebody else for years,
has been cheating on you.
Have some fun.
You're mental.
Uh-huh.
But I get my needs met.
Speaking of
Louie! How are you?
Fine, how are you?
She's a character.
Yeah. She is.
I'm, er
I'm Buster.
Like a dog. Woof.
Woof!
Cheeky.
No, er,
I came out with a big mop of hair.
Listen, are you not into it?
Oh, no, I am. I am
Sorry.
I'm really sorry.
I'm really sorry.
Can you just go, please?
This doesn't absolve you
of your sins, you know.
Doesn't make up for Arran.
What made you pick him
of all people?
I didn't.
It wasn't a choice.
You could have told me.
Come on, Dad.
When you've spent my entire life
chasing people away.
I couldn't even have friends,
let alone a boyfriend.
To keep you safe.
What, by not letting me live a life?
Luke's made the most of it.
Luke's going to need therapy
for the rest of his life.
I just wanted you to have
the opportunities I didn't have.
You've dropped us
like we're nothing.
That's not true.
Dad, you've left us with Sam.
- Sam's going to keep an eye on things.
- Sam is a fucking psychopath.
He doesn't give a shit
about our family, Dad.
I have to be there.
- For Tom.
- I don't care, Dad.
I mean, love who you want.
- But you've still got fucking responsibilities at home.
- Shan
One more place.
Please.
So bright
Cat, we're here! Out you get.
OK.
There you go.
Have you got a key?
What?
Kettle.
Always hated
this fucking pool table.
Snooker table.
No furniture.
There's nowhere to sit. It's an
absolute fucking waste of a room.
It's all gonnae fall apart, right?
Won't be a peaceful fall.
It's Dylan's problem.
Oh, no.
It's Sam's.
And he disnae
care about this family,
so that means it's our problem, too.
Shannon
- She's going to have a hard time, isn't she?
- Aye, she is.
Why have we always been so awful
to each other?
You are an awful person.
I'm not
It's not my fault you're a wee
bitch, can't keep your legs shut.
Both fucked by men.
Well, less so for me.
Maybe the glassing option.
I know. Wait here.
- Wait here.
- What?
Ollie. Ollie.
Oh.
Ach, it's a wee bit tame.
But sure.
- Come on.
- OK.
What's this?
I'd love some warning before
this one.
No. That's not fair.
Enjoy your new life, Dad.
Yes!
Prick!
Fuck sake!
- Where were you?
- Er, not with you.
What are you doing here?
Was with Dad.
Where have you been?
- A dinner party.
- A dinner party?
Are you going to come back
and help Mum?
I don't want to be back there
any more.
What, you'd rather stay here with
your dinner party friends, is it?
Yeah. I would.
Maybe you'd be better here, too.
Think about it.
Always said I was a good kid
Always said I had a way with words
Never knew I could be speechless
Don't know how I'll ever break
this curse
Now the world is only white noise
Frequencies that I can't
understand
I can't be bothered with
the teachers
Always trying to shape the way
I act ♪
Please.
I need you.
Please, Arran.
Arran.
I'll set fire to the whole
place ♪
I need you.
It's not the same in here since
he left anyways ♪
I'm doing this for you.
Always said I was a good kid
Always said I had a way with words
Never knew I could be speechless
Don't know how I'll ever
break this curse
Now the world is only white noise
Frequencies that I can't
understand
I can't be bothered with
the teachers
Always trying to shape the way
I act. ♪