The Café
Caitlin and Milana are at the counter waiting for their order when Aaron and Ross enter, Milana notices them and runs towards Aaron, Caitlin looks on, she puts her eyes down when she see's Ross
MILANA: Daddy
AARON: Hey
Milana puts her hands up and Aaron picks her up
MILANA: I got you a surprise, you've saved me taking it to the garage, I can give it to you now
AARON: Oh, what is it?
MILANA: A SURPRISE
Caitlin approaches with coffee and 3 paper bags
MILANA: Mummy, can I have Daddy's surprise and Ross's as well?
Caitlin hands Milana 2 paper bags, Milana peaks in the bags
MILANA: Here's yours Daddy (hands Aaron a bag)
Milana stretches her arm over Aaron's shoulder
MILANA: This is yours Ross, I hope you like chocolate
Ross smiles at Milana
ROSS: Awe, I love chocolate
Ross glances at Caitlin, giving her a small smile
Aaron looks inside his bag
AARON: Eh, why does he get chocolate and I get sugar glazed?
MILANA: Ross looks like he likes chocolate
Ross laughs
AARON: And what do I look like I like?
MILANA: You're not in a chocolate mood today Daddy
AARON: Oh I see
MILANA: You eat too much rubbish, but if you want some, you and Ross could always half your doughnuts and share a bit each, they're for your tea break, I bought them myself out of my pocket money
AARON: Awe, well that was very nice of you
MILANA: I'll accept a kiss as a thank you
Caitlin smiles as Aaron rolls his eyes
AARON: You don't want much you do you?
MILANA: I know you don't kiss girls Daddy, but you're allowed to kiss me
Caitlin and Ross both laugh as Aaron kisses Milana on the cheek
Milana looks at Ross, she stretches over
MILANA: And you Ross, you have to give me one too
Caitlin and Ross both look awkward; Ross leans forward and kisses Milana quickly on the cheek
MILANA: You can both give my Mummy a kiss if you want to, she's sad, you can cheer her up
CAITLIN: Eh, no I don't think so, come on missy, you'll be late for playgroup
Aaron puts Milana on the floor, Caitlin takes her hand
CAITLIN: Right, see you later
Caitlin and Milana go towards the door
MILANA: Bye Daddy, bye Ross, enjoy your doughnuts
AARON AND ROSS: We will bye
AARON: Hey Caitlin, where you going after you drop her off?
CAITLIN: Town, got a few bits to do before work
AARON: Couldn't take Ross could you? He has to pick up some parts
Caitlin looks awkward
ROSS: Nah, best not, she probably can't trust herself to be alone with me
Aaron stares at Ross
AARON: You're not that irresistible
CAITLIN: Well I probably won't be going the same way anyway
Aaron frowns at Caitlin
AARON: You're going into town, that's where he's going
Caitlin looks annoyed at Aaron, she grabs the door handle and goes outside, she picks Milana up and walks towards the car
MILANA: Are you annoyed at Ross Mummy?
CAITLIN: No, what makes you say that?
MILANA: You don't want to give him a lift
CAITLIN: I never said that
Caitlin puts Milana down beside the car door; she takes out her phone and starts fiddling with it
A few minutes later
Aaron and Ross come out the café
AARON: Hey, please take him? It'll keep Debbie off our backs
CAITLIN: It's not my job to keep Debbie off your back
Milana runs forward to Ross, he looks down at her, she beckons him to come down
CAITLIN: Eh, Milana, what you doing? Get back here please
Milana whispers in Ross's ear
MILANA: (To Ross) I think Mummy fancies you
Ross smiles knowingly, puts his eyes up to look at Caitlin before whispering back to Milana
ROSS: (To Milana) I think you're right
Milana laughs, she whispers to Ross again
MILANA: (To Ross) Are you going to ask her out on a date? She looks really pretty dressed up
ROSS: (To Milana) I know she does, and I might
CAITLIN: Milana, will you come here and get your bag please? Daddy's gonna have to take you to playgroup now
AARON: Yeah, well I was gonna offer
CAITLIN: Yeah, well if I'm taking him you can make yourself useful
AARON: Yeah ok, keep your hair on, I said I would
Milana runs over and gets her bag from Caitlin, Caitlin leans down and gives Milana a kiss
CAITLIN: Have a nice day poppet
Milana runs over to Aaron, he takes her hand
MILANA: Bye Ross, have a nice day with Mummy
ROSS: I'm sure I will
Ross looks at Caitlin with a flirtatious smile, she gets in the car and starts the engine, Ross walks to the passenger door and gets in
Caitlin drives out of the village, she and Ross are silent, she concentrates on the road, avoiding his gaze
ROSS: So are you just not gonna talk to me all the way to town then? I think we should talk about last night
CAITLIN: There's nothing to say, it was a mistake, it won't happen again and if I didn't know better I'd think this whole lift thing was a set up
ROSS: Right ok, but it would've happened if Dan hadn't come in?
Caitlin ignores Ross
ROSS: You know, you don't have to be embarrassed
CAITLIN: I'm not embarrassed, well I am, embarrassed cause of Dan, what if he tells people?
ROSS: Relax, I told him to keep quiet. For someone who had nothing to say, you're saying plenty
Ross picks up Caitlin's handbag
ROSS: Hmmm, what interesting things do we have in here I wonder?
CAITLIN: Put it back
ROSS: Perfume, body spray, diary, tissues, wet wipes, keys, passport, and a book on fat free food
Caitlin makes a grasp for the bag, Ross pulls it away
ROSS: Did no-one tell you it's rude to grab?
CAITLIN: You are really winding me up do you know that? I'm gonna throw you out in a minute
ROSS: Oh, are you sure about that? That would involve touching me you see
Caitlin shakes her head
ROSS: And what the hell have you got this for? You, do not need fat free food, you look amazing
CAITLIN: Nosiness is not attractive
ROSS: Well I'll just keep being nosy till you start being honest. You know Milana thinks you fancy me right?
CAITLIN: Milana's 4, she's a child, she knows nothing
ROSS: Oh I reckon she knows more than you think
Caitlin continues ignoring Ross
ROSS: You just gonna keep ignoring me then?
CAITLIN: That's the plan
ROSS: Ok then
Ross and Caitlin are driving past a remote area
Ross leans over and grabs the steering wheel, Caitlin looks at him shocked
CAITLIN: ROSS, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?
Ross steers the car into a wooded area, he leans his leg across to put his foot on the brakes, he presses the button to lock the doors, turns off the engine and takes the keys out, taking his leg back over to the passenger side
ROSS: You'll have to talk to me now
CAITLIN: That was such a stupid thing to do
ROSS: Well you wouldn't talk to me
CAITLIN: I still don't have to
ROSS: No you don't
Ross jumps over into the driver's seat on top of Caitlin
Caitlin smiles
CAITLIN: What you doing?
ROSS: Proving Milana right
Ross kisses Caitlin
Ross pulls the leaver under the seat, they fly backwards
Caitlin pulls away, laughing
CAITLIN: Eh, you needn't think we're doing anything here; good things come to those who wait
ROSS: I've waited a whole 10 hours
CAITLIN: Quite impatient
ROSS: Yeah, when I want something, I want it, and if I'm kept waiting, I want it more
Ross kisses Caitlin again
CAITLIN: Can I have my keys back please?
ROSS: You can if you search me for them, you might even have to strip search me
Caitlin smiles and puts her right hand in Ross's left jeans pocket
ROSS: Careful, there's a hole in that pocket
Caitlin tries the other pocket
CAITLIN: Where are they?
Ross opens his jacket
ROSS: Told you you'd have to strip me
CAITLIN: I'll strangle you in a minute, never mind strip you
ROSS: Kinky
Caitlin feels in Ross's jacket pockets, she moves to the back pockets of his jeans
ROSS: You know, if you wanted to feel me up, you only had to ask
Ross dangles the keys in front of Caitlin's face, she grabs for them, he pulls them out of her grasp and switches them from hand to hand as she tries to get them
CAITLIN: Stop being funny
ROSS: Stop playing hard to get
CAITLIN: I am hard to get, impossible in fact, so you may as well just give up now. Besides, you haven't even taken me on a date yet
Caitlin crosses her arms and sighs in frustration
Ross looks round at the dashboard, he grabs the paper bag, pulls out the doughnut, halves it, Caitlin frowns at him, he shoves one half in Caitlin's mouth, she coughs like she is choking, he eats the other half
ROSS: There, we've been on a doughnut date
CAITLIN: (Chewing) Eh, you didn't even pay for it, I did and you nearly made me choke into the bargain
ROSS: Sexist, and no you didn't, Milana did, oh and if you choked, well it would've been nice knowing ya
Caitlin smacks Ross's chest
CAITLIN: Shut your face you. Yeah, and do you know how many calories are in that as well? I'll have to go for a workout now
ROSS: No need to pay, I'll give you a good workout for free
CAITLIN: Don't be filthy
ROSS: Not getting much chance to be am I?
CAITLIN: I'm covered in chocolate now as well
ROSS: Do you want me to lick that off for you as well?
Caitlin looks annoyed at Ross
ROSS: Come on, you love it; stop pretending to be annoyed at me
CAITLIN: Who's pretending? You're one of the most annoying guys on the planet and you've got plenty admirers so you don't need me
ROSS: I don't need you, I want you
Ross leans over and kisses Caitlin's neck
ROSS: Hmmm, that's nice perfume you're wearing
CAITLIN: Yeah, well don't inhale it all, it's expensive
Caitlin's phone rings, Ross puts his hand in her right trouser pocket, she smiles
CAITLIN: Careful, there's a hole in that pocket
ROSS: Hmmm, it's on vibrate as well, unsurprisingly, seems you need it, I knew you weren't getting enough, you're too uptight, but I'm quite happy to scratch your itches
Ross smiles at Caitlin flirtatiously
CAITLIN: I can't believe you actually expect me to sleep with you after you've said that to me
ROSS: It's Aaron, on the phone by the way; well whatever he wants won't be that interesting
Ross flicks the phone on the passenger seat and kisses Caitlin again
Caitlin pushes Ross away
CAITLIN: Eh, that could be important, and I don't sleep with guys that don't respect me
Caitlin puts her hand over to the seat to get the phone, it stops ringing before she can answer it
ROSS: Who said I don't respect you? I've got lots of respect for you; in fact, I can feel it coming on right now
CAITLIN: Can you get off me please?
ROSS: Certainly
Ross kisses Caitlin's neck again
CAITLIN: Move
ROSS: You just said can I get off with you?
CAITLIN: Very funny, get off
ROSS: Make me
Caitlin starts tickling Ross, he laughs, his phone rings, Caitlin puts her hand in his jeans pocket to pull it out
CAITLIN: Oh, you're not on vibrate, that's interesting, you definitely need it
ROSS: Cheek
Caitlin answers the phone
CAITLIN: (Into phone) Hey, what do you want?
AARON: (V/O) Charming, why aren't you answering your own phone?
Ross starts blowing on Caitlin's neck; she resists the urge to laugh
CAITLIN: (Into phone) Eh, I was driving, we've stopped now, Ross went to get something for his breakfast, he left his phone, so I answered
ROSS: (Whispers) Liar, liar, pants on fire
Ross grabs the buttons on Caitlin's trousers, she grabs his hand
ROSS: (Whispers) What? I was just gonna check your pants don't need extinguished
Caitlin punches Ross's arm, he laughs
AARON: (V/O) What was that?
CAITLIN: (Into phone) Nothing, just a beastie crawling on me
Ross looks up at Caitlin, surprised, she smiles at him
AARON: (V/O): Right, well why didn't you tell me Milana had this play thing happening today? They want parents to come in at lunch time
CAITLIN: (Into phone) Oh I remember them saying something about it; I didn't know it was today. I don't think I'll be able to go, I've got stuff to do and then I've got to go to work, you'll have to go, record it, video it, whatever
AARON: (V/O) Oh ok, you're busy and I'm not
CAITLIN: (Into phone) Yes Aaron, I'm busy ferrying your mate around, you're in the village, I'm not, so you can go and you can video it for me ok?
AARON: (V/O) Ok, don't get your knickers in a knot
CAITLIN: (Into phone) My knickers are fine thank you and they're nothing to do with you
Ross looks up in surprise
Caitlin hangs up the phone and throws it onto the passenger seat
ROSS: Eh, why is your gay ex so concerned with your knickers?
Caitlin smiles at Ross
ROSS: And don't mistreat my phone please, it's precious,
Ross picks up the phone and switches it to silent
Caitlin squints her eyes at Ross
CAITLIN: Why, has it got all your fan club contacts on it?
ROSS: Course
CAITLIN: Do you think you could put yourself on silent as well?
ROSS: I don't talk during everything
CAITLIN: Yeah, and I don't get up to things in cars
ROSS: Live dangerously, my first time was in a car
Caitlin shakes her head at Ross
CAITLIN: Really didn't need to know that
ROSS: Awe, you jealous cause it wasn't with you?
CAITLIN: Yeah, crying my eyes out
ROSS: Crying on the inside, yeah, most women do
Ross throws the phone on the passenger seat
Ross sits back
ROSS: Ok, I can wait; I'm not in a hurry
Caitlin folds her arms
They sit in silence as Ross looks around, Caitlin smiles, trying to avoid looking at Ross
A few minutes pass
Caitlin pulls Ross forward by the neck of his jumper; she kisses him passionately, wrapping her arms around his neck, her fingers touching his hair
Ross laughs
ROSS: (Still kissing Caitlin) Knew you'd give in
CAITLIN: (Still kissing Ross) Shut up, you big know it all
Ross's phone beeps, Caitlin stops kissing him
CAITLIN: What's that, I thought you put your phone on silent?
ROSS: I did, I set the timer, to see how long it'd take you to give in
Ross laughs, Caitlin looks surprised, before she can speak, Ross kisses her again
Caitlin puts her feet up on the dashboard, she pulls Ross's jacket off, she accidently kicks the CD player, music blasts out, they both jump in surprise, Caitlin laughs as Ross listens to the music
ROSS: Wow, ok, I can't believe you listen to Jason Donovan, so sad
CAITLIN: Hey, if you want your wicked way, don't slag my music right?
Ross turns and stretches over to turn off the CD player
CAITLIN: Just turn it down, don't turn it off
ROSS: Your taste in music's fantastic
Caitlin smiles at Ross, she wraps her arms back around his neck, they kiss again
ROSS: I'm a fantastic liar
Caitlin laughs and pushes Ross
ROSS: I'm also fantastic at lots of other things, as you're about to find out
CAITLIN: You finished big noting yourself tough guy?
ROSS: Hey, I don't need to 'big note' myself as you call it, I've got plenty of admirers confirming to my audiences
Caitlin nods
CAITLIN: One of the fans and one of the audience has just dropped out
ROSS: Well at least wait till you've had a sample before you decide
CAITLIN: (Smiling) Can you just stop speaking now, please?
Ross and Caitlin kiss again, Ross slowly removes her cardigan, she pulls his jumper up over his head and unbuckles his belt
A little while later
Caitlin is snuggled into Ross as they lie on the back seat of her car, under a blanket; Ross has his right arm under her head, playing with her hair with his fingers
CAITLIN: Well that was unexpected
ROSS: But well worth it (laughs). What an entry for the diary "had a lie down in the back of my car with the best looking mechanic in Yorkshire"
Caitlin laughs
CAITLIN: You're so full of yourself you could sell tickets do you know that?
ROSS: Well I know I'd sell at least one
Caitlin looks up at Ross, he kisses her
CAITLIN: Look through that little black book of yours; you can sell a few more
ROSS: I don't have a little black book; I've got a phone full of numbers
CAITLIN: Oh, well that makes me feel really fantastic, thanks for that
ROSS: Well I don't need to ring any of them right now do I?
CAITLIN: You probably would, if only to gloat, sure you didn't take a few selfies of us to send round everyone?
Ross laughs
ROSS: Now who's got tickets on themselves?
CAITLIN: Yeah, I've always loved myself; I'm a secret supermodel you know
ROSS: Well you could be. Speaking of little black things, I wouldn't mind seeing you in a little black dress
CAITLIN: I think you've seen more than enough of me now, but I do have one, take me for a drink and I might wear it
ROSS: Hmmm, and I might just have to take it off
CAITLIN: Hmmm, who says you're getting the chance? Just cause you were lucky today
ROSS: Yeah right
Caitlin smiles and snuggles back into Ross
They lie in silence for a minute
CAITLIN: I'm freezing and I'm starving, I wish you hadn't halved that doughnut before now
ROSS: Result, you can't say I didn't help you work up an appetite and I'm so hot you can't be freezing
CAITLIN: Do you know I should record you and put you on the world's vainest man website
ROSS: Does one of those actually even exist?
CAITLIN: If it doesn't, you could make it happen
ROSS: Awe, aren't you nice with all your little compliments?
CAITLIN: We have to go, but I'm so comfortable I don't want to move
ROSS: Yeah, I have that effect
Ross turns on his right side to face Caitlin, pulling the blanket up
CAITLIN: Hey, I was comfortable
Ross puts his hand in Caitlin's
ROSS: Can I ask you something?
CAITLIN: You just did, you asked me if you could ask me something (laughs)
Ross smiles
ROSS: Seriously
Caitlin smiles
CAITLIN: Sorry, go on then?
ROSS: How did you get together with Aaron?
Caitlin laughs
CAITLIN: You seriously want to talk about my ex after we've just, you know?
ROSS: I'm curious
CAITLIN: (Flirtatiously) He was the best looking mechanic in Yorkshire, at the time
Ross smiles, staring at Caitlin
CAITLIN: He was in denial; I was just part of that. I stayed at Paddy's when he was there before, we flirted, he kept asking me out, we eventually went out, it was a bit awkward, we all know why that was now, we were having a thing, I was falling in love with him while he was going behind my back trying to kiss Adam and loitering outside gay bars trying to find himself, I found out I was pregnant after he came out, that's it really
ROSS: Aaron tried to kiss Adam?
CAITLIN: Yeah, Adam made a song and dance, he wasn't being believed, he didn't like it, they weren't really proper mates again till after Aaron tried killing himself
ROSS: So, how did you end up having a kid with a gay guy then?
CAITLIN: I originally ran away, went to see my brother, then my parents in Oz, but then everyone made me realise that gay guys have kids too, so I didn't think it'd be fair to deny him the chance and deny Chas the chance to be a glamorous granny, so I came back and we somehow we make it work
ROSS: Do you think you'd still be with him, you know, if he wasn't gay?
Caitlin frowns at Ross
CAITLIN: What is this, some sort of truth telling game? You wanna know if you're being used in a long line of guys in the pointless wait for Aaron to go straight?
ROSS: Well it'd be good to know if you've still got a straight eye for the gay guy? (laughs)
CAITLIN: I'm over it, we're just co-parents and I like to think that I'm his best "girl-friend". I think I should be more worried about him fancying you
ROSS: Well most people do, can't be denied
CAITLIN: Hmmm, maybe Finn fancies you then
Ross screws his face up
ROSS: Oh, don't be disgusting
Caitlin laughs, her phone rings
ROSS: You didn't put yourself on silent then?
Caitlin scrambles in the front seat for her phone, she looks at the screen
CAITLIN: Ok, you're Dad's ringing me
ROSS: Oh god, well don't answer it
CAITLIN: Hey, I like your Dad
Ross pulls Caitlin back down on the seat
ROSS: Not more than me I hope?
Caitlin squints her eyes
CAITLIN: Well, he's quite attractive for his age
ROSS: Yuck
Caitlin laughs
Ross leans in and kisses her neck; she wraps her arms around his neck, touching his back
CAITLIN: I did mean that by the way
Ross turns round on his back
ROSS: Oh ok, you've seriously put me off now
Caitlin laughs loudly
CAITLIN: No, like he's got the whole sexy farmer thing going on
Ross rolls on top of Caitlin, kissing her on the mouth, desperate to get her to shut up
ROSS: I don't need to hear about your filthy fantasies about my Dad thanks
CAITLIN: Awe, are you jealous?
ROSS: I think I'd prefer you fancied Aaron
CAITLIN: I did fancy Aaron – once, he's actually still an attractive guy, far too attractive to be gay
ROSS: SHUT UP
Caitlin, still with her arms wrapped around his neck, pulls Ross down to kiss him
CAITLIN: Awe, but you're attractive too, you're gorgeous
ROSS: Hmmm, more gorgeous than Aaron and my Dad?
CAITLIN: Eh, I'll let you know about that one
ROSS: Oi
Ross puts his hands down the blanket and tickles Caitlin, she laughs
ROSS: Say I'm more gorgeous or I won't stop
Caitlin wriggles around laughing
CAITLIN: OK OK, YOU'RE MORE GORGEOUS THAN THEM
ROSS: Thank you
Ross leans down to kiss Caitlin
ROSS: I can't believe you just admitted to fancying my Dad, such a turn off
CAITLIN: Hmmm, well speaking of which, I should call him back
Caitlin lifts the phone up; Ross puts her hand back down and holds it
ROSS: Don't
Ross kisses Caitlin's neck
CAITLIN: It's rude if I don't
ROSS: It's rude to leave the guy you've just made love to hanging while you talk to your fantasy fancy man
Silence fills the air
Caitlin looks surprised, she folds her lips over, she stares into Ross's eyes, he puts his eyes down, avoiding her gaze, equally surprised and awkward, realising what he has just said
CAITLIN: Is that what we just did, made love?
Ross gets up hastily, he scrambles for his clothes, he puts his t-shirt on
ROSS: You're right, we should move, and you should call him back
Caitlin gets up, draping the blanket around her, she pulls Ross's arm and puts her hand on his right cheek, staring at him intently with her hazel eyes, her long dark hair flowing around her shoulders
CAITLIN: No, don't, don't ruin it, is that what we did, did we make love?
Ross's demeanour changes
ROSS: No, it was a quick screw on the back seat of a car, nothing more you know you're just not that special, it was totally meaningless, nothing to get excited about, I've done it plenty times before you know, you're not different
Ross shoves Caitlin's hand away from his face as he continues to get dressed
Caitlin looks at Ross, stunned and hurt by his cruel words, her eyes filling with tears, she looks away, wrapping the blanket around herself more, feeling embarrassed at being so exposed
Ross pulls himself into the passenger seat
ROSS: Well hurry up then
Caitlin looks at Ross, completely taken aback, she almost laughs she is so stunned
CAITLIN: What, you still expect me to give you a lift after what you've just said to me?
ROSS: Well I'm not gonna fly into town am I?
CAITLIN: No, but you can walk
Ross shakes his head
CAITLIN: You know, I don't do this sort of thing much, people really have to mean something to me, but you've just made me feel worthless in two seconds flat
Ross looks awkward
ROSS: Well you know. you can't even turn a gay guy straight, for all I know you could've turned Aaron gay, so what do you expect?
Caitlin looks at Ross in disgust
CAITLIN: Do you have some sort of Jekyll and Hyde personality disorder or something? How can you go from being so funny and sweet to this vile human being? You're the one that said it; you said that we made love
ROSS: Look, it was all an act to get you into bed ok? I clicked my fingers, you fell for it, get over it, what I said was a mistake
Caitlin looks even more disgusted
CAITLIN: Get out
Ross looks at Caitlin, he shakes his head
ROSS: You don't have to be so over sensitive about it, I mean you wouldn't be if you got laid more often
CAITLIN: You know I wish you were more like your Dad; at least he's nice, kind, decent, I don't even know where you came from
ROSS: Oh, Saint James, yeah, he's so wonderful, he bonks his brother's wife behind his brother and his own wife's backs, do you call that decent?
CAITLIN: He made a mistake and owned up to it, I doubt he was this hurtful to Moira
Ross stares at Caitlin
ROSS: I'm sorry ok, I'm sorry that you think it's more than what it is
Caitlin looks down
Ross shakes his head
ROSS: Whatever
Ross opens the door and gets out, he slams the door shut, he walks away from the car, his face turning to fear, petrified of how he feels for Caitlin, trying to deny to himself that she means something
Caitlin sits in the car, crying, shaken by Ross's sudden change in behaviour towards her, feeling foolish that she let herself become so drawn to him
Half an hour later
Caitlin has returned to the village, she parks at Tall Trees, she sits in the car, she is startled by a knock at the window, she looks up and see's Rhona, she winds the window down
RHONA: Hey, do you think I could get in, I think Leo's left his favourite toy and his bag here?
Caitlin winds the window up, takes the keys out and opens the door; Rhona pulls the door to let her out. They walk towards the cottage door, Caitlin unlocks it and gestures for Rhona to go in, Caitlin goes in behind her and sits on the couch as Rhona looks for Leo's things. Rhona scrambles around
RHONA: Ah, got them
Rhona walks towards the couch and sits on the chair next to it
RHONA: Are you ok? You seem upset
Caitlin looks at Rhona, sad and confused
CAITLIN: People are so weird, just when you think you understand them, you realise you don't know them at all, it's like they've got different personalities that come out in different situations, a bit like watching a horror film
RHONA: Wow, that's deep; it's not even midday yet
CAITLIN: Do you want a tea, or a coffee?
Rhona looks at her watch
RHONA: I don't know, I should be getting back. Are you talking about someone imparticular?
Caitlin looks back at Rhona
CAITLIN: (Quietly) I slept with, had sex with Ross, or as he put it, made love
Rhona looks shocked
RHONA: You, you slept with Ross, as in Laurel's carjacker, James' son Ross Barton?
CAITLIN: Yeah
RHONA: I'll put the kettle on
Rhona gets up and goes through to the kitchen
A few minutes pass and Rhona returns with a tea tray, she slams it down on the coffee table
RHONA: How the hell did that happen?
CAITLIN: I don't know now, we were getting on so well, he was so sweet, funny, jokey and then he said something that he said he didn't mean to say and completely changed
Caitlin and Rhona continue their conversation
Later that evening
The Woolpack
Caitlin arrives in the pub for her "date" with Stew; incidentally wearing the little black dress she told Ross she has earlier that day, her hair tied up in a pony tail style, she stands at the bar. Aaron, Adam, Cain and Ross are sitting together at a table at the far end of the pub, noticing them; she wishes the ground would swallow her up
They all look over at Caitlin
ADAM: Wow, she looks HOTT, are you sure you're gay Aaron?
Aaron smiles
AARON: Yeah, I have to admit, if I wasn't, I'm pretty sure she'd be "the one", she's not just hot, she's kind and thoughtful and generous and she'd deserve a lot better than me even if I was straight
CAIN: Yeah, you got that right mate
ROSS: You almost sound disappointed that you are gay
ADAM: I would be too, I mean something must've attracted you mate, you got her pregnant; I mean how did you even manage it?
AARON: Probably cause she was wearing a dress like that
ADAM: Yeah, but if you didn't actually fancy her
AARON: I did fancy her, well I must've forced myself to and it worked
ADAM: I wouldn't have to force myself to mate
CAIN: Yeah well you're not gay are you soft lad?
ADAM: Thank god, I'd be miserable missing out on little treats like that
Aaron stares at Adam and Ross
AARON: Do you two mind not perving on my ex, and the mother of my child please?
ROSS: Eh I'm not
ADAM: I am
Aaron slaps Adam round the back of the head
Chas approaches with 4 desserts, putting them in front of each of the guys
Ross gets his phone out, discreetly looking at Caitlin, he composes a message: Nice dress! He sends it to Caitlin
Caitlin is still standing at the bar, looking at her phone, she see's the message, she looks over at Ross in complete horror, Cain gets up to go to the bar, Caitlin walks over towards the table
CAIN: (To Caitlin) Hey, are you joining us?
CAITLIN: No
Cain frowns as he watches Caitlin approach the table
ADAM: Hey, we were just talking about you
AARON: Well they were, I wasn't
James enters the bar area
CAITLIN Hi (To Aaron), Hi (To Adam), Hello (To Ross)
Caitlin pushes Ross's face down into his dessert and rubs the back of his head
Everyone looks in shock, Adam gives out a small laugh and Aaron sniggers, Cain chokes on the beer he's just bought
CAITLIN: (Smiling at Aaron and Adam) See'ya later
Caitlin walks back over to the bar
Cain looks at Ross
CAIN: I'm taking it you did something to deserve that?
ADAM: Yeah, what the hell did you do to her?
AARON: Did you say something to her when she gave you a lift?
ROSS: No
Chas and James approach the table
Chas hands Ross a bar towel
JAMES: Now what the hell did you do to deserve that?
CHAS: Where he's concerned, just breathing probably
Ross looks up at Chas
ROSS: Thanks for that
James shakes his head and goes over to Caitlin at the bar
JAMES: Was there any need for that love, I mean what did he do to deserve that public humiliation?
CAITLIN: Ask him, ask your son about the despicable way he spoke to me today
Caitlin picks up her bag and heads towards the door
AARON: Eh, where's Milana Mum?
CHAS: Through the back, James is watching her
Aaron looks over at James
AARON: Yeah it looks like it
James walks back over to the table, seeking answers from Ross
JAMES: In the back, now
James pulls Ross up off the seat
Outside the Woolpack
Stew gets out of his car and approaches Caitlin
STEW: What you doing out here? It's freezing
CAITLIN: We're going back to mine; I'm not going in there
STEW: I quite like it in there
CAITLIN: You're the one that wanted to do this, it's mine or it's nowhere
Tall Trees
Caitlin and Stew walk into the cottage
CAITLIN: Say what you've got to say and go away, I'm not in the mood
STEW: Charming as ever
CAITLIN: Yeah, cause you've always been charming to me haven't you Stew, you know, when you were smacking me around. I'm sick to death of being treated like rubbish by men; I mean what the hell did I do wrong? All I want is to be happy
STEW: Who's rattled your cage to make you so melodramatic? Well you don't have to worry about all men, not men we're getting back together. I've changed, give me another chance and I'll prove it
CAITLIN: Yeah right
STEW: Well if you don't give me another chance I want my Dad's money back, it's up to you
Caitlin laughs
CAITLIN: You say you've changed and in the next breath you blackmail me, wow, counselling really worked on you didn't it?
STEW: I didn't go to counselling
Caitlin looks at him, shaking her head
There is a knock at the door, Chas enters with Milana
MILANA: Hello Mummy, hello Stew
Caitlin bends down to Milana
CAITLIN: Hey poppet, why don't you go upstairs and I'll be up soon ok?
MILANA: Ok Mummy
Milana hugs Chas on her way past
MILANA: Bye Nana
CHAS: Bye. I've never quite got used to that word
Chas smiles at Caitlin and Stew, her eyes going between them
CHAS: Everything alright?
CAITLIN: Yeah
Caitlin smiles at Chas
CAITLIN: Thanks for bringing her back
CHAS: Ok, I'll leave you to it then, see'ya
Chas walks out, closing the door behind her
James is waiting at the bottom of the drive
JAMES: Everything ok?
CHAS: I don't know, I got some weird vibe in there between Caitlin and her ex, it was well weird
Tall Trees
Caitlin stares at Stew
CAITLIN: Right, well as delightful as this is, we've established we're never getting back together, and I don't have your Dad's money, so, conversation over I think
STEW: Don't get smart, it doesn't suit you
Caitlin puts her arms out to the side
CAITLIN: Oh here we go, here comes the nastiness, well come on then, show me how much you haven't changed
Stew gets in Caitlin's face
STEW: You're always whining and simpering, is it any wonder I hit you; I defy any man not to
CAITLIN: Yeah, well come on then, I've had a gutful of men today, so do your worst
STEW: You stupid bitch, you can never leave it well enough alone can you, always pushing it? I suppose you were over in the pub flaunting yourself in that little black dress like the slut you are
CAITLIN: Yeah, well I'd rather sell myself than get back together with you
Stew raises his hand to Caitlin, she flinches back, turning her head, she looks back at him
CAITLIN: Get out Stew, don't call me, don't text me, don't see me, don't speak to me, just leave me alone
Stew stares at her
STEW: You're right, I'll go, I'm sorry
Stew walks towards the door and walks out, Caitlin goes over and closes it, she locks it and puts the chain on, she turns out the lights, picks up her phone and walks towards the stairs. There's another knock at the door, Caitlin lifts her head, suspicious as to who it is. She dials 999 on her mobile and presses call, she approaches the door, opens it with the chain still on, she see's Stew standing there, they stare at each other for a few seconds before Stew smashes the door and punches Caitlin in the face, knocking her to the floor, she lands with a thud, her phone flying out of her hand. Stew looks at her, he starts kicking her severely in the ribs and stomach, he walks out, leaving the door open, without being seen by anyone in the village
A little while later
Milana comes downstairs, clutching a teddy bear, she see's Caitlin lying motionless on the floor with blood on her face, she runs over to her
MILANA: Mummy Mummy, wake up Mummy
Milana see's that the door is open, she runs towards it, still clutching her teddy; she goes out into the village, heading towards the Woolpack
Adam and Cain are standing outside
ADAM: Milana, what you doing here by yourself sweetheart?
MILANA: Something's wrong with Mummy, she won't wake up, she's got blood on her face
Adam and Cain look at each other, shocked
Adam sticks his head round the pub door
ADAM: Hey guys, Caitlin's been attacked
Aaron, Ross, James and Chas look at him, shocked
CHAS: What, what do you mean attacked?
ADAM: I don't know, Milana's outside, she said she won't wake up and she's got blood on her face
Aaron, Ross and James rush towards the door
CHAS: Oh my god, who's done that?
Milana enters; she puts her arms up to Aaron
MILANA: Cain's gone to see Mummy
AARON: Alright poppet, you stay with your gran
JAMES: We'll go and find out what's happening, you better take Milana
Tall Tress
Caitlin comes round, she touches her face, she pulls herself round, staggering to her feet, she puts her hand up to her nose, she see's the blood, she looks round, noticing the door is open she closes it, she tries to put the chain on before realising that it's broken, she picks her phone up off the floor and goes into the kitchen, she looks in the mirror and is shocked to see the state of her face, she pulls out some first aid stuff and places a bandage to her nose, shaken, she starts crying. The door opens, Cain comes in, he looks on the floor
CAIN: CAITLIN, WHERE ARE YOU?
Cain looks in the kitchen, he approaches, the others arrive
CAIN: Oh my god
The others stand behind him; they gasp and clasp their hands to their faces in horror
James and Ross go over to her
JAMES: Who the hell did this?
AARON: Yeah I'd like to know that
CAITLIN: Can you all just get out please? I'm not a spectator's sport
Caitlin presses the bandage back to her nose, putting her head up
JAMES: We've got this (gestures his head towards Ross), you lot get off, we'll make sure she's ok
AARON: Eh, mother of my kid, I'm staying
JAMES: GO AND LOOK AFTER YOUR KID AARON
Caitlin looks round
CAITLIN: Where is Milana? She was upstairs I think
ADAM: Yeah, she found you on the floor, she came to get us
CAITLIN: Oh my god, she must be so scared
James puts his arm around Caitlin's shoulder
JAMES: It's ok, she's with Chas
CAITLIN: (To Aaron) Will you go and see her please, tell her I'm ok and not to worry about me?
Aaron hugs Caitlin, he kisses her forehead
AARON: Yeah, sure. God, if I ever get my hands on the loser that did this, I'll snap his bits off
Cain, Adam and Aaron leave, James follows them to the door
Ross picks up a bandage; he takes away the blood soaked one from Caitlin and places the new one to her nose
CAITLIN: I can do it
Caitlin glares at Ross
ROSS: Look, I know you're angry at me and I am really sorry for everything I said, I didn't mean it
CAITLIN: Funnily enough I'm not thinking about you right now and you're only sorry cause of this, you wouldn't have been sorry otherwise. Why are you even here Ross? You made it perfectly clear this morning how you feel about me
James looks on from the living room
ROSS: Yeah, but I didn't mean it, I was just freaked out
CAITLIN: Yeah, well now you can just freak off
Ross smiles, Caitlin smiles back
CAITLIN: We were having an awesome time, and then you just turned into this, demon headmaster type thing
ROSS: I quite liked the demon headmaster
Caitlin stares at Ross
CAITLIN: I'm too sore and tired to argue about it
An ambulance crew arrives
Ross looks round at them, he moves towards Caitlin
ROSS: Can I come with you?
CAITLIN: I don't want you to
The ambulance crew come in with a wheelchair
Ross looks at Caitlin; sadly, he brings her into a hug and kisses her head through her hair
Caitlin moves towards the wheelchair, she sits in it and is wheeled away out of the door, Ross looks on, James looks at Ross
ROSS: I know Dad, you don't need to say it, I'm an idiot
JAMES: You said it
Ross moves towards the door, James follows, putting the lights out and closing it and locking it behind him