The Dry (2022) s02e08 Episode Script

Auction

SHE SIGHS
Right.
Everlasting
Never changing
Problem you have
Stuck in my head ♪
VOMITING
I am older now
So I sing soft
and low Hear me out
I'm still
sketching it out ♪
ALARM SOUNDS
I want to paint you a picture
Of a happy family ♪
PHONE SPEAKER: 'Inhaling
calmly through the nose.'
SHE INHALES
'Exhaling gently
through the mouth.'
SHE EXHALES HEAVILY
'Repeating the affirmation - I
envision a joy-filled birth.'
I envision a joy-filled birth.
'I envision an easeful,
blissful, pain-free experience.'
I envision an easeful, blissful
pain-free experience.
'I envision my birth canal opening
to an ecstatic celebration of'
Oh, fuck off.
Sure you don't wanna come in?
I want to paint
you a picture ♪
Let's get this over with.
EDDIE: The sofas and chairs,
need to clear the whole room, OK?
Sorry, Tom, gonna
need that table.
What, this table? Yeah.
Creating light and space.
That's what bidders want.
Great, lads. Ta.
Getting real now, isn't it?
Her stuff's in the bedroom.
Can't believe they're
really doing this.
No, me neither.
Nice one - getting out of
actually having to do anything.
Guess I'll just deal with Mum
being a total fucking basket case.
How is Mum?
Total fucking basket case.
So Australia.
Yeah. Well, I didn't
get the bursary, so
Does Alex know you're
back on the piss?
I'm
Yeah, Alex knows everything.
We both think a
change is healthy.
How long you going for?
It's a three-month visa,
so we'll see how it goes.
So you you might
be back for the baby?
They keep asking me
about birthing partners.
Oh, my God, did you w
did you want me to
Oh, no, Jesus, I need
someone I can trust.
You know what I mean.
Well, what about Mum or Dad?
Like I've told them.
You haven't told Mum and Dad yet?
There's kind of a lot going on.
Last thing they need's
a daughter up the duff.
Caroline, you shouldn't
have to do this on your own.
Start as you mean to go on.
Careful with that!
That was my grandmother's!
ALEX CLEARS THROA
Just collecting Shiv's things.
Oh, is she here?
She's in the car.
Maybe I'll just
pop out and No.
I don't think
that's a good idea.
Well, I just want
to before you
We haven't had a chance.
Everything's happened so fast.
Do you know what I think
the best thing you could do
right now for Shiv is, Bernie?
Leave her alone.
Keep me posted on the auction.
Try not to fuck things up.
You too.
Did you see anyone inside?
Your ma was in there.
Oh. She say anything?
No. Not really.
CAR DOOR CLOSES
SHE CLEARS THROA
Was Shiv here?
Briefly.
Oh
She said not to
come to the airport.
And I know she's feeling bad
about herself, but I can't
Do you want these?
What? Photos, Carl's trophies.
Do you want them,
or will I bin them?
Er, er, no, no. Er
No, don't throw them out. Erm
I'm sure one of us
will have some room.
Really? Which one?
Are you OK, love? Jesus, Dad.
If you're gonna be ruthless
enough to sell our home,
at least have the follow-through
to get rid of our shit.
Bit late for sentimentality.
Caroline
Where's all our stuff?
Your pals took it.
My pals?
What happened to my little boy?
Which little boy are
we talking about now?
The golden boy, or just me?
We used to be so close.
I never thought you
could betray me.
I'm doing my job. And if
we're talking betrayal here,
you might wanna take a
look a bit closer to home.
What are you talking about?
FINBAR: Anyone seen
the copy of my book?
Thought I left it
here. Ask Shiv.
You don't think one of the
removal guys took it, do you?
I doubt it.
Maybe you should
put that away. Hm?
Sorry.
It's just Carl,
all the memories.
Trying to imagine what it'll
be like when it's gone.
It's just a house, Shiv.
I know.
You're right. You're right.
CAR HORN BEEPS
He's here.
Here we go!
Here we fucking go.
PHONE CHIMES
Oh, my God! Mickey just
found Karen's address.
Can we stop off?
Er Cutting it
pretty fine, Shiv.
Please, Alex, I just
I need to know she's OK.
Er OK, yeah. Here.
We need to make a stop-off.
DRIVER: No bother.
EDDIE: How are ya? MAN: Hi.
This way.
Good to see you.
Mike. Hi.
Claudia, love those
shoes. Come on in.
DOOR OPENS FINBAR: There she is!
How you feeling?
My son died in this house.
I know.
How am I meant to feel?
I know.
You know, I meant to say
if you've any furniture left
- you know, after the sale
I'd be happy to take
it off your hands.
Furniture?
For my place in
the west, you know.
I'd have mentioned it before, but
with everything going on, you know.
Yeah, so anything you don't want
cutlery, silverware
throw it my way.
Waste not, want
not. HE CHUCKLES.
What? This is not my fault.
Course not. Nothing's
ever your fault, Ant.
Max dumping you
wasn't your fault.
You just fell into bed
with Mum's sponsor (!)
He cheated on me, too.
Can you blame him?
You're not a kid any more.
Take some fucking
responsibility.
How you getting on?
Kick-off's in ten.
You all set to
smash this? Mm-hm.
Here, do think you could
have a word with your dad?
About what?
He's puking in the toilet.
It's just a bit
off-putting, you know?
Dad You OK?
Well, yeah, yeah.
Just needed some air.
We're doing the right
thing, aren't we?
Selling the house?
What do you mean?
We'll be all right, won't
we when it's gone?
Ah, never mind.
Don't mind me. It'll be fine.
Karen, I'm so sorry
about how I acted when you
kissed me the other night.
I just
I had no idea you
were attracted to me.
I'm not attracted to you!
But you seemed kind of
attracted to me that night.
I've been with women before,
Shiv - proper sexy ones.
You're not me type. OK.
Where the hell have
you been, then?
I was hitting rock bottom.
I just didn't realise cos the
other times I hit rock bottom,
I was off me tits.
But when you're just
living day to day, no drama
Sorry, I don't understand.
I'm ten years sober next month.
Karen, that's that's amazing.
Yeah.
But is this it, you know?
Is this all there is?
No highs, no lows
no big fuckin' party, just
this for-fuckin'-ever?
What's it all FOR, you know?
It's
It's for yourself.
It's for living a good life,
without chaos or pain.
It's for all the people
you've helped along the way.
I mean, Jesus, I wouldn't be
sober if it wasn't for you.
Seriously, Karen. You
scared the shit out me.
Ah, you're just sayin' that.
You can't throw it all away now.
Ten years. Jesus!
If I thought I could
make it ten years, I'd
You just need to
go back to basics.
One day at a time.
I know.
Progress, not perfection.
In it to win it.
One foot in front of
OK, I get it, Jesus!
I'd go back to meetings
just to shut you up.
Promise?
CAR HORN BEEPS
Hey, Alex.
God, I still would.
Go on.
Karen
Why aren't I your type?
Right.
Welcome to the auction of this
1970s four-bedroom family home.
She's a bit of a stunner,
I think we can all agree.
I know the people who've lived
here have had many happy years
some ups and downs,
but we hope today she
finds the right owner.
So, without any
further Eddie.
Sorry, er, we've got
a last-minute bidder.
Who?
Er, he wants to
remain anonymous.
Anonymous?
He's phoning in from Las Vegas.
Vegas?
He's there on business.
He's a, er, businessman.
And it's legit? Yep.
He's loaded.
Oh, that's him there now.
Listen, sorry about that, folks.
Er, last-minute bidder
from Las Vegas.
LINE RINGS
'Ant. Leave a message.'
No-one's picking up.
Something's happened.
Like what?
So, do we have an opening bid?
Can't have an auction
without a bid, guys.
It's a great house,
bangin' location.
Start off at 600,000.
No? Come on!
Five?
500,000.
Bit low. 550?
Do we hear 550?
550 from our anonymous bidder.
600?
At 600,000
Come on.
Ah.
650. Now we're cooking.
Do I have
FINBAR: I will not stay in
this house another second!
EDDIE CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY
That's no reflection
on the house, guys.
You're not the woman I
thought you were, Bernie!
Can you keep it down at
the back there? Yeah?
This is the woman I am, Finbar.
About time you saw her.
Are you drinking?
Oh that's it, yeah.
Just walk away.
After everything I've done!
After everything you've done?
What exactly HAVE
you done, Bernie?
You have lied, you have
deceived, you have
She loaned you a hundred
grand to buy a house.
Which was given to me in
good faith, Tom, as a gift.
It was a loan, until
you finished your book.
Well, I'm not staying here
listening to the ravings of a drunk.
What did you just call her?
I called her what she is, Tom
- a pathetic old drunk!
750,000's where
What did you call her?
Tom! Take it back.
Look at yourself, Tom,
a man of your age!
You take that back.
What's going on?
You miserable coward!
We're trying to have
an auction here, lads.
Come back, ya baldie fuck!
Rory! Hey.
OK Argh!
Tom? Tom, I don't
believe in violence.
Come on!
There are other ways to
make a point. Come on!
Stop this! Don't
make me rise to it!
Oh, for God's sake.
This is ridiculous!
Right! CAROLINE: Dad
So, 800.
Nice. OK. 850.
Argh! Oh, my God! Guys!
Erm Rory, do something!
Like two children.
Will you stop it?
OK, that's enough. Guys,
come on! BERNIE: Finbar!
900, anyone?
900, anyone?
Ugh! Argh!
Finbar, for God's sake!
Finbar, let him go!
You're hurting him!
900, anyone?
One million. Seriously?
Yeah. That's
That's what he says.
Well, folks, one million
from our anonymous bidder.
Does anyone wanna go above?
No?
One million going once.
One million going twice.
He can't breathe!
TOM GASPS
What's going on?!
I'm sorry I had to do that, Tom.
I hope there's no hard feelings.
Dad?
Hey Finbar.
Dad, stop.
BERNIE: Tom? Stop, stop.
I've something to tell you.
Dad, I'm pregnant!
FINBAR LAUGHS
Just what the world needs
- another fucking Sheridan!
Argh! THEY GASP.
Sold! Sold! Sold!
For a million and
50! EDDIE LAUGHS.
What?
No! No, no, no, no, no, no!
Hey
Let's just get
through security, OK?
Just give us a sec.
LINE RINGS
VOICEMAIL: 'Hi, you've
reached Caroline Sheridan.
'Please leave a message.'
Ah.
Doesn't seem broken.
Good.
You should probably get an
x-ray anyway, just to be sure.
Marie-Luisa broke up with me.
I I told her
we slept together.
Why?
Cos I wanted her
to break up with me
cos
cos I'm in love with you.
And I want to be with you.
And I want to spend the
rest of my life with you.
And
I want to have your baby
Caroline.
Rory.
Ow! Oh, God!
Sorry. I'm so sorry. Ooh!
I'm just gonna
try one more time.
Shiv, this is getting
ridiculous. MOBILE RINGS.
It's my mum.
What do you think she's
gonna say? "Sorry"?
Shiv, the woman has lied to
you, she's scapegoated you.
She's never believed
in anything you do.
RINGING CONTINUES
When are you gonna choose
yourself and cut the fucking cord?
Yeah. OK.
Shiv?
I can't do this.
Shiv, if the house is sold,
there's nothing you can do now.
I'm sorry, Alex.
Shiv
This is the chance
for something new.
I want to make you happy.
Please let me.
Sorry.
They're my family.
This is just the
left-overs Of the old me
The one before you showed me
I can do both
Now I look at her
God, she was so lovely
Oh, I really sold me off
And watched it all unfold
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh
Ooh. ♪
He was a charlatan, Bernie.
I know.
I just didn't wanna be alone.
You're not alone.
We don't have to sell the
house if you don't want to.
We don't have to.
We do.
We have to move on.
I was calling you.
Was there something
you wanted to say?
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry, Shiv.
I'm so sorry for what I did.
I'm sorry.
Are you still drinking?
I never really stopped.
I can't, Shiv.
It's too hard.
You just have to want to.
I don't want to.
I don't want to live
the rest of my life
without being able
to have a drink.
I'm not strong enough.
I'm not as strong as you.
Can you forgive me?
I don't know.
Well
this isn't my house
any more, so
I'm going to Rita's
till it's all done.
Mum
I know.
I love you too.
Well this is depressing.
Thought we just sold a house.
Ooh. Youse made a
killing, to be fair.
That was thanks to me.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Er, so, what are we toasting?
The house?
Oh, I've got one.
To grandparents.
Ah. BOTH: To grandparents!
Congratulations.
Thanks. Oh, it's not mine.
Congrats, man. Thanks.
It's It's not mine.
Stop saying that.
SOFTLY: Sorry.
Why aren't you in Australia?
Long story.
Well, cheers!
ALL: Cheers!
So, now that the house
is sold, what's the plan?
Where are you guys No. Shh
Oh.
There's a six-bed going in
Sallynoggin for a million.
We could actually buy that now.
Let's see.
Oh, that's gorgeous.
Tom, look at the garden.
There's one here for only
950 with a guest house.
Oh, only 950 (?)
We're losing the run
of ourselves here.
Sor Are you guys
not getting a divorce?
Oh, we are, yeah. Absolutely.
What about Bray?
Oh, I love Bray.
Or Greystones? Yeah.
Greystones is nice.
It's not technically
Dublin, though, is it?
What about Pam's?
I wish I could save the day
Told you I was
doing fine this way
On my own in my own way
And I wish I
could save the day
But I can't
I wish I could save the day
But I can't. ♪
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