ONE WEEK LATER

DALE VIEW COTTAGE – MORNING

Ross and Caitlin are lying in his bed

ROSS: Do you fancy going away this weekend?

CAITLIN: Where? Why?

ROSS: Well I just fancied having you all to myself

Caitlin frowns

CAITLIN: Eh hello, you've got me all to yourself right now

ROSS: Yeah, but I thought we could do some fun stuff

Caitlin widens her eyes at Ross

CAITLIN: Is this not fun enough for you?

ROSS: Of course it is, I just thought we could hang out and do other fun stuff

CAITLIN: Oh ok, so the sex is too sordid for you?

Ross is taken aback

ROSS: What, where's that come from?

Caitlin smiles

CAITLIN: I'm joking. What were you thinking?

ROSS: Ok. Well I was thinking we could go ice skating

Caitlin looks at Ross as if he is mad

CAITLIN: When have I ever given you any hints that that would remotely be something I'd want to do?

ROSS: Why, you frightened you'll ruin your manicure?

CAITLIN: No I'm frightened I'll break my neck

ROSS: Such a piker

CAITLIN: I'll take being a piker over safety then

ROSS: Well you come up with something then

Ross clasps his hand in Caitlin's

CAITLIN: Could have a couple's spa day

Ross laughs

ROSS: Do I look like I do spa days?

CAITLIN: I don't know Ross, do I look like I do ice skating?

They look awkwardly at each other as they realise that they don't have anything in common

CAITLIN: I mean apart from fancying each other do we have anything in common?

ROSS: Of course we do

Caitlin laughs

CAITLIN: Ok, well let me know when you think of something won't you?

ROSS: Are you hungry?

Caitlin shakes her head

ROSS: Great, we don't even have that in common

CAITLIN: We could go somewhere and check out the pubs and clubs and go bowling

ROSS: Sounds good

CAITLIN: Just one little pint sized problem

ROSS: Milana? Well that's what her dad's for, or you could always ask loopy Laurel?

CAITLIN: Yeah, but what reason could I give?

ROSS: I don't know; say anything, use work or something

CAITLIN: Hmmm, you're not just a gorgeous face you

Caitlin kisses Ross, his phone beeps, he checks it

CAITLIN: That better not be Chelsea

Ross laughs

ROSS: Awwwwe I have to go, got a call out

Caitlin puts on a sad face

CAITLIN: I'm sure you can spare 10 more minutes; I can definitely make it worth your while

Caitlin pulls the duvet over their heads

TALL TREES COTTAGE – MORNING

Caitlin sneaks into the house, she goes into the kitchen, breathing a sigh of relief she puts the kettle on, Laurel comes in the back door, giving her a huge fright

LAUREL: Oh, I didn't realise I was that frightening

Caitlin smiles nervously

CAITLIN: No, I just didn't think anyone was in

LAUREL: Clearly, where have you snuck in from?

CAITLIN: Nowhere

Laurel looks intrigued

LAUREL: Are you seeing someone?

Caitlin looks awkward

CAITLIN: Kind of

LAUREL: Someone round here?

CAITLIN: No, just someone I met in the pub when I was doing a shift. Do you want a coffee?

LAUREL: Yeah, why not? You can tell me all about him

CAITLIN: Is Milana ok?

LAUREL: Yeah, Marlon's taken her to nursery

Caitlin pours water into cups

CAITLIN: Actually I've got something to ask you about the weekend

LAUREL: Can we look after Milana so you can go out?

Caitlin looks surprised

CAITLIN: Well yeah, I mean I was gonna ask Aaron if you couldn't, but if you can that'd be great

LAUREL: Which night, Friday or Saturday?

Caitlin folds her lips

CAITLIN: Actually the whole weekend if that'd be ok?

Laurel looks surprised as she leans on the worktop

LAUREL: Oh, you doing something nice?

CAITLIN: I'm going away with a friend

LAUREL: Wouldn't be this friend you've just been with would it?

Caitlin puts the mugs on the worktop

She smiles awkwardly again

CAITLIN: Well yeah it is

LAUREL: Who am I to stand in the way of a dirty weekend?

Laurel smiles as she sips her coffee

CAITLIN: Great, thanks

Caitlin sips her coffee breathing another sigh of relief as she smiles

THE GARAGE – AFTERNOON

Caitlin walks up the gravel to the garage as Ross walks out sipping a mug of tea

CAITLIN: That is pretty much all you mechanics do isn't it, skive off drinking tea?

ROSS: Hey, I resent that, I'm a hard worker

CAITLIN: Hah, what fixing cars, or other things?

ROSS: Well you should know

They both laugh

CAITLIN: We're on for the weekend by the way, Laurel's gonna have Milana

ROSS: Great

They smile at each other as Ross see's Aaron coming towards the garage

ROSS: Watch out, father of your daughter incoming

Aaron approaches, he frowns at Caitlin

AARON: What are you doing here?

Caitlin looks at Aaron

CAITLIN: It's a garage Aaron; I came to talk to the mechanic about my car

AARON: I'm a mechanic

CAITLIN: What so I can only talk to you if I come here? Well you've only just arrived

Aaron steps between Ross and Caitlin

AARON: Well I'm here now, so talk to me

CAITLIN: Well I've already spoken to your "colleague" here; besides, I had to have a go at him for being a slack arse

Caitlin and Ross smile at each other

CAITLIN: See'ya later, probably in the pub, your mum's got me doing another shift

Caitlin walks down the gravel, Aaron turns, looking suspiciously at Ross as Caitlin looks back at him smiling

ROSS: Better get back to work hadn't I? Since I've just had my knuckles rapped

Ross smiles sarcastically at Aaron as he throws the rest of his tea out on the ground; Aaron looks on as he goes inside with the mug

THE WOOLPACK – EVENING

Caitlin is serving a male customer who she knows from previous shifts

BRAYDON: So have you decided about that date yet?

Caitlin puts on a thinking face

CAITLIN: Still thinking, but I'm pretty sure it'll be a no, sorry

BRAYDON: Well I can be persuasive so I won't give up

Caitlin smiles at Braydon as he takes his pint to the table where he's sitting with friends, Ross walks in and goes to the bar

ROSS: Slack arse, really?

Caitlin smiles

CAITLIN: Well I had to say something didn't I?

ROSS: Yeah, but not that you think I'm a slack arse

Ross puts on a sad face

CAITLIN: Awwwe, would a pint help?

ROSS: It might help heal the hurt a bit yeah

Caitlin puts the pint in front of Ross

CAITLIN: £3.20 please

Ross looks surprised

CAITLIN: Awe sorry, did I say that I was paying?

Caitlin smiles smugly as she puts her hand out; Ross relents and puts his hand in his pocket

ROSS: Such a tease

CAITLIN: Well you know I thought you might like me to apologise in kind and it is a nice arse so I really wouldn't mind

Ross looks happy

ROSS: So does that mean you're staying over again tonight?

Caitlin thinks

CAITLIN: It means I might make you wait till the weekend

Ross looks deflated

CAITLIN: Well we have to have something to do

Aaron walks through the door, he sees Ross standing at the bar with Caitlin, he approaches

AARON: Well don't you two look cosy?

Caitlin frowns

CAITLIN: I was serving him a drink, God, I'm not allowed to talk to him in his capacity as a mechanic and now I'm not allowed to serve him as a customer, what would you have me do?

Ross looks smug

ROSS: Cheers barmaid

Ross goes to sit at a table as Laurel and Rhona enter

CAITLIN: God this place is getting busier than Burke Street

Ross comes back to the bar

ROSS: Forgot I wanted a bag of nuts

CAITLIN: Salted or roasted?

ROSS: Salted

Caitlin goes over to the peanuts and pulls one off the cardboard holder

LAUREL: I've solved all your problems

Caitlin looks weirdly at Laurel

CAITLIN: What, mine? I didn't know I had that many, but if it's money then I accept

Caitlin smiles

LAUREL: No, I've signed you up for speed dating

Caitlin, Ross and Rhona all look equally horrified as Aaron finds it amusing

CAITLIN: What? I don't need to do that, and I told you I'm going away with a friend at the weekend, I might meet someone then

LAUREL: Well it's to save you going on all your hook ups from here

Aaron looks over towards Ross

AARON: Yeah, you're right Laurel, you find all sorts in here, better save her from herself

LAUREL: Yeah, well that's settled then, it's next Tuesday at a bar in town and me or Aaron can have Milana so there's no problem

Laurel and Aaron both smile

Caitlin protests

CAITLIN: No, but I really don't want to

LAUREL: Give it a go, it can't hurt, just see what happens

Laurel hands her a leaflet, she looks panicked and glances over at Ross

DALE VIEW COTTAGE – EVENING

Caitlin knocks on the front door, she waits for a few seconds, Ross opens it, she pushes past him, they stand behind the door

CAITLIN: What am I gonna do?

Ross smiles

ROSS: Well if you told her the truth like I said before, she wouldn't be organising speed dating for you

CAITLIN: You're not helping

Ross clasps his hand in Caitlin's and puts it against the door, kissing her

ROSS: So, are you staying, to you know, apologise in kind?

Caitlin smiles

CAITLIN: What, stay out again, well how can I now? She'll get suss

Ross frowns shaking his head

ROSS: She's your cousin not your mother, and even then you're still a fully paid up member of adult society

Caitlin smiles, wrapping her arms around Ross's neck, kissing him

CAITLIN: Yeah I know, but it's not just her, Aaron's definitely on to us

ROSS: Oh Aaron knows nothing about anything and as long as he doesn't have evidence he can't prove anything

Caitlin squints her face

CAITLIN: Did you book somewhere to stay for the weekend?

ROSS: Yes, it's not the Ritz but it's a nice place

Caitlin looks intrigued

CAITLIN: Oh, so you've been there before then?

ROSS: Yeah

CAITLIN: On your own?

ROSS: Not exactly

Caitlin looks slightly annoyed

CAITLIN: Oh, with one of your many conquests then I take it?

ROSS: Yeah, but don't worry, she won't be there, well, not unless you want me to invite her that is? You don't seem like you'd be into threesome's though

CAITLIN: Oh, so you've still got her number then? That's reassuring

ROSS: Yeah, but I've got your number as well so don't worry

CAITLIN: Hmmm, funny guy

ROSS: I know, they might give me a Golden Globe one day

Caitlin squints her eyes

CAITLIN: You are such a dipstick

ROSS: So are you still sure you can't stay, cause you know even a 10 minute apology would be acceptable?

They kiss. Caitlin clears her throat

CAITLIN: Well, I'm "technically" closing up the pub, which could take a while

ROSS: And we're still standing here talking because…?

Caitlin smiles as she pulls Ross's hand, they rush upstairs to his room, he slams the door, they pull each other's clothes off as they kiss, he lifts her up against the door, she runs her fingers over his hair. Finn goes past and is curious by the banging at the door

FINN: Ross, what you doing in there?

They stop having sex as they look at each other, surprised, Caitlin breathes quietly

ROSS: Eh, nothing, I just dropped something

Finn looks confused as he stands outside the door

FINN: Yeah well drop things more quietly will you? You make such a racket, you give people frights

Caitlin and Ross smile, she slides down the door quietly

CAITLIN: (whispers breathlessly) I'm going

ROSS: (whispers breathlessly) No, we'll just be quiet

Ross kisses Caitlin's neck

CAITLIN: (whispers) Finn's got ears like a bat

ROSS: Come on, you can't just get me going and then leave me high and dry

CAITLIN: (whispers) Ok, but if he comes back I'm blaming you

ROSS: Whatever

They kiss again, moving over to the bed

A few days later

THE VILLAGE BUS STOP – MORNING

Caitlin arrives at the stop with a small suitcase, Ross is already standing in the shelter, folding her arms, she waits beside him

CAITLIN: Hey

ROSS: Hey

She smiles at him

CAITLIN: Off anywhere nice?

ROSS: Oooo I don't know, see when I get there

They smile at each other; Laurel comes across from the café

ROSS: Oh my god, what does she want?

CAITLIN: Be nice

LAUREL: Hey, you're already to go then, well Chas has got Milana; I'm picking her up later

CAITLIN: Thanks

Laurel gives Ross a dirty look

LAUREL: What's he doing here?

Caitlin sniggers

CAITLIN: Well, it's a bus stop Laurel; I think he's waiting for a bus

Laurel folds her arms

LAUREL: Huh, where to, court?

Ross looks offended as Caitlin looks embarrassed

CAITLIN: Laurel, he's not even doing anything, why don't you just leave it?

LAUREL: He's breathing, that's more than enough

Aaron is walking within earshot and approaches

AARON: Couldn't agree more Laurel

Aaron and Laurel both look smug

ROSS: Why don't you just shut your mouth?

AARON: And what, are you gonna make me?

Aaron squares up to Ross ready to start a fight, Caitlin steps in-between them

CAITLIN: (angrily) Enough, both of you, go to work Aaron

Aaron steps back; he scans Caitlin and Ross with a knowing look

AARON: Enjoy your weekend (smiles insincerely)

CAITLIN: Well it'll be a bit hard worrying that you two will tear lumps out of each other while I'm gone

Aaron eyes up Ross's bag

AARON: Oh I don't think that'll be a problem, it doesn't look like he's gonna be here either

Aaron walks away

AARON: I'll call you tonight, round about Milana's bedtime

Laurel looks on, confused

LAUREL: Yeah well, enjoy, see you when you get back

Ross shakes his head

ROSS: I swear I'm gonna deck him one of these days

Caitlin turns round to face him

CAITLIN: No you're not

ROSS: Huh, just you watch me

Ross takes Caitlin's hands, she swings back and forth cause she is cold, Aaron turns, looking back at the bus stop to see what they are doing, he moves a bit closer without being seen

CAITLIN: If you didn't wind each other up and get to each other so much you could probably be mates instead of a pair of idiots

ROSS: Hey, who you calling an idiot?

CAITLIN: Well apart from me there's only one other person standing here

ROSS: Come here you, make you pay for that

Ross pulls Caitlin to a side of the shelter and kisses her, unbeknown to them, Aaron is watching, he shakes his head as the bus comes and he heads towards the garage, Ross and Caitlin get on the bus

THE BUS – MORNING

Caitlin and Ross are sitting at the back of the bus; she pulls out a bag of crisps from a carrier bag

Ross looks on offended

ROSS: Eh, where's mine?

Caitlin looks at him

CAITLIN: In the shop

Ross puts on a sad face, Caitlin smiles; he grabs the crisps from her

ROSS: I'll just have to have these then

CAITLIN: Oi

Caitlin reaches out for the bag, Ross puts his arm up so she can't get them, she moves to try and get them, accidently putting her hand in the private area of his jeans as the bus jerks

Ross laughs

ROSS: Whoa, you can't wait to get your hands on me can you?

Caitlin laughs as she looks embarrassed

CAITLIN: Eh, the bus jerked and my hand slipped

Ross nods his head smiling

ROSS: Yeah, like it slid off the gear stick that day in the car

Caitlin opens her mouth wide with amusement

CAITLIN: Oh my god, you're so disgusting

ROSS: Me disgusting, did you see where you just had your hand? That could be classed as sexual assault, could have you done for that you know, I think I'll take the crisps as payment

Caitlin bursts out laughing

CAITLIN: As if you would ever feel sexually assaulted

Caitlin takes out another bag of crisps, Ross looks in surprise

ROSS: You had another packet all along; anyone would think you planned the whole thing, attacking me like a sex pest

Caitlin smacks Ross's leg

CAITLIN: Stop talking about that, people are looking at us

ROSS: You're really giving me a good going over today

Caitlin smiles shaking her head

CAITLIN: Shut up

Ross takes his phone out

CAITLIN: Oh, getting your little black book of phone contacts out are ya ready to get a stand in for me?

Caitlin eats a handful of crisps, Ross frowns

ROSS: Well if you go on like that I might need to, you'll be the size of a house

CAITLIN: Eh, just cause I "sexually assaulted" you doesn't mean that you can insult me

ROSS: I might not be in the mood later now

CAITLIN: No and I won't be in the mood either if we've got the same room as you were in last time

ROSS: You are so jealous

Caitlin looks at Ross as she eats more crisps

CAITLIN: Yeah well there's no need to look so smug about it, geez

Ross smiles at her

ROSS: Finn texted, just replying to him, don't get jealous cause that'd just be weird

CAITLIN: Yeah well as long as you're not texting that Chelsea chick I'm not bothered

Ross looks up annoyed

ROSS: I was just hanging out with her; I don't see the big deal

CAITLIN: Well she fancies you

ROSS: So do a lot of people

Caitlin shakes her head

Ross frowns at her

ROSS: Why are you trying to pick a fight?

CAITLIN: I'm not, I just don't like you hanging out with girls, cause they fancy you, and you might, well, sleep with them

Ross looks at her weirdly

ROSS: Wow, you've got a high opinion of me, been taking lessons at Laurel's school of poison have you?

CAITLIN: What? Now who's trying to pick a fight?

ROSS: Well just cause people fancy me doesn't mean I'm automatically going to sleep with them

Caitlin looks awkward

CAITLIN: Ok

The bus stops at the Hotten stance

ROSS: Shall we get off here, or do you wanna go home?

Ross gets up and walks off the bus in a huff taking the case and the bag, Caitlin follows, she catches up to him, getting in front of him

CAITLIN: I'm sorry ok?

Ross looks annoyed as he turns his head, Caitlin tilts her head, smiling at him, she puts her hand under his chin, turning his head and leans into his face

CAITLIN: Come on, please don't stay annoyed

Caitlin kisses his nose and looks at him, he tries not to smile, she kisses his lips

CAITLIN: I can see you trying not to smile you know and if you stay annoyed I'll just have to "sexually assault" you again later

Ross relents and smiles

ROSS: For your information I'm not planning to sleep with Tom, Dick and Harry

Caitlin looks taken aback

CAITLIN: Well I hope not, leave them for Finn and Aaron

They laugh

CAITLIN: Come on slack arse, I'll buy you lunch

They move towards the shopping centre

ROSS: We're gonna fall out again if you keep calling me that

CAITLIN: Ok, sexy arse, is that better?

ROSS: Oh yeah, and you can show me how sexy it is later

CAITLIN: I'll have to think about it, I mean if you're gonna keep accusing me of assault

Ross takes Caitlin's hand as they walk

HOTEL – AFTERNOON

Ross and Caitlin arrive in their room; they both flop out on the bed

CAITLIN: It's so great just doing nothing

They lie in silence for several minutes

CAITLIN: It's a nice room

Ross looks mischievous

ROSS: Yeah, it's the one I was in before

Caitlin kicks him

CAITLIN: Oh shut up

Ross rolls on top of her

ROSS: So am I getting the rest of my apology now?

Ross kisses her cheek, working his way down to her neck

CAITLIN: Hey, I bought you lunch, is that not enough?

Ross moves up to her face

ROSS: Yeah, but we need to work our way up to tea now

Caitlin shakes her head, smiling

CAITLIN: Nah, I'm good thanks

Ross looks disappointed

ROSS: Oh

CAITLIN: Well what was the point in us coming away to sleep together? We can do that at home, we do do it at home, I mean if you only wanted to come away to have sex, you can just hire a prostitute for 3 nights

Ross looks annoyed

ROSS: I don't treat you like a prostitute

Caitlin pushes him off; she gets up off the bed, pulling him up by the hand

CAITLIN: No, so let's go out and have a wander, see things, people, have a meal, go bowling

Caitlin gives him a prolonged kiss

CAITLIN: There, that'll keep you going till later, and if you're a very good boy you might get dessert, come on

Caitlin picks up her handbag, takes Ross's hand and leads him out the door

ROSS: So… where are we going?

CAITLIN: Anywhere

A few hours later

BOWLING ALLEY – EVENING

Ross and Caitlin are in the middle of their game, being very flirty with each other

CAITLIN: I thought you said you were good at this

ROSS: I am, just haven't done it for a while

CAITLIN: Yeah, it's a good job you're not rusty at everything isn't it?

ROSS: Well I haven't heard you complaining

Ross kisses her

CAITLIN: Keep it clean, we're in public

ROSS: Yeah, where no-one knows us

Caitlin rolls her eyes

CAITLIN: Oh ok, is that you have another dig about me telling Laurel etc. about us?

ROSS: No, but it could be

Caitlin looks annoyed

CAITLIN: I thought we came away to have a nice time? We're not gonna have a very nice time if all you want to do is argue

ROSS: I don't, I'm sorry, just please tell her when we get back

Caitlin looks unhappy

CAITLIN: It's not gonna be an easy conversation

Ross shrugs

ROSS: But once it's out there at least it's out there

Caitlin gives a reluctant look of agreement, she looks at the screen

CAITLIN: Oh it's my go, I thought it was yours

Caitlin picks up a bowl and goes to take her shot, Ross sneaks up behind her, he tickles her just as she takes the shot, she screams, resulting in the bowl going into the ditch, Ross stands laughing his head off as Caitlin turns and smacks his arm

CAITLIN: What did you do that for?

Ross still laughing

ROSS: Cause it was fun and you should've seen the look on your face

CAITLIN: Yeah, can't stand being beaten by a girl more like it

Caitlin goes to take a sip of her drink, Ross follows

ROSS: Hey, I don't care if I lose

CAITLIN: But you just don't want me to win

ROSS: I just like gloating

Caitlin squints her eyes

CAITLIN: Uh huh, it's your go shot wrecker

Caitlin smiles at Ross as he goes to take his shot, she looks around and is horrified to spot a familiar face, she turns back, trying to hide

CAITLIN: (to herself) Oh my God

Ross comes back over looking smug

ROSS: Did you see that? I got a strike

Caitlin looks distracted

CAITLIN: Never mind that, we have to go, now

Ross looks completely confused

ROSS: What, why? We're not finished the game

Caitlin gestures her head

CAITLIN: Over there

Ross looks over, still confused

ROSS: What?

CAITLIN: It's Caroline

ROSS: Who?

CAITLIN: Caroline, Laurel's sister, we can't let her see us

Ross looks up

ROSS: Eh, think it might be a bit late, she's coming over

CAROLINE: WHOOOOOO HOOOOOO CAITLIN

Caitlin looks at Ross in a panic

CAITLIN: Oh my God

Caroline approaches

CAROLINE: I wasn't expecting to see anyone I knew here

Caitlin and Ross turn round looking extremely awkward

CAITLIN: Caroline, hey, what are you doing here?

CAROLINE: Oh, we're just having a game and some dinner

Caitlin looks confused

CAITLIN: No, no I mean what are you doing here in Leeds when you live in Lytham? I mean, they haven't run out of bowling alleys in Lytham, it's a long way to come for a game

Ross frowns at her as she rambles

CAROLINE: Oh no, Laurel left her phone charger at mine, she's such a ditz, never grown out of it you know, anyway, the postage is so expensive I decided to come and give it to her myself

Caitlin looks at Caroline weirdly

CAITLIN: Yeah, good old Laurel. So the postage is expensive so you decided to come in your car, which uses petrol, which costs money, yup, that makes sense

CAROLINE: Well it was a good excuse to come to the village and see Dad

Caitlin nods awkwardly

CAROLINE: So, how are you anyway? Haven't seen you for ages, you should've come down

CAITLIN: Oh fine, busy

CAROLINE: How's your little girl, Milana isn't it?

CAITLIN: Yup, she's fine

Caroline smiles awkwardly as she eyes up Ross

CAROLINE: And who's this?

Caitlin looks at Ross

CAITLIN: This, this is… Braydon, yeah, we're just on a date, Braydon this is Caroline, Laurel's sister

Ross looks at Caitlin, stunned and bemused as he talks through gritted teeth

ROSS: Nice to meet you Caroline

CAITLIN: I haven't told Laurel about it, you won't tell Laurel will you?

CAROLINE: No, of course I won't. Well you've got good taste anyway, he's very nice looking

Ross smiles smugly, putting his head down

CAITLIN: Yeah, and there was me thinking I needed glasses, cause I never saw you coming

Caitlin laughs nervously

CAROLINE: Do you want a lift back with us or anything?

CAITLIN: No, no, we're eh, we're going for a drink after so

Caroline smiles like an idiot

CAROLINE: Right, well then, it was lovely to see you

Caroline leans over and kisses Caitlin on the cheek

CAROLINE: Come and see us next time. Lovely to meet you Braydon

Ross smiles

ROSS: Hmmm, yeah, you too

Caroline walks away as Caitlin turns to Ross, closing her eyes and burying her head in his chest

CAITLIN: Oh my God, that's it, we've signed our own death warrants, she's gonna tell Laurel

Ross looks intrigued

ROSS: Braydon, really?

Caitlin lifts her head

CAITLIN: Well she's gonna tell her and we'll be dead anyway

Ross looks amused

ROSS: Well don't hyperventilate will you? Besides, she'll tell her she saw you with "Braydon", seriously, what was with calling me Braydon?

Caitlin looks up

CAITLIN: Well I could hardly say Ross could I? Once she opens her big fat mouth Aaron'll put two and two together anyway, so, would you like to be buried or cremated?

Ross laughs

ROSS: Neither, frozen, to await the advances of medical science

Caitlin pulls his t-shirt as she screws her face up

CAITLIN: Well that's it; she's completely ruined the enjoyment of this weekend

Caitlin goes to walk away, Ross pulls her back

ROSS: No she hasn't, we're no worse off than before we saw her, short of photographic evidence, what proof does she have that I'm not "Braydon"

Caitlin closes her eyes

CAITLIN: Yeah ok, I know, you're right, so, where were we before the rude interruption?

They clasp both their hands together

ROSS: Hmmm, I think I was about to beat you

Caitlin squints

CAITLIN: Seriously? You got one strike Ross, how does that mean you're gonna win? It's my turn anyway

Caitlin goes to pick up another bowl and goes to take her shot; she turns around, pointing at Ross

CAITLIN: AND DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT DOING IT AGAIN

A few hours later

HOTEL ROOM – EVENING

Caitlin and Ross enter the room; they both collapse on the bed

CAITLIN: That was a nice night in the end, despite Caroline

ROSS: Yeah, apart from the guy in the bar that tried hitting on you

Caitlin looks round at Ross smiling

CAITLIN: Yeah well at least you didn't hit him

Ross looks round

ROSS: Yeah only cause you stopped me

CAITLIN: Yeah well he was only giving me his number

ROSS: Oh well that's alright then

Caitlin laughs

CAITLIN: Well I wouldn't have used it

ROSS: Well I don't know that do I?

CAITLIN: I didn't even fancy him

ROSS: Reassuring

CAITLIN: Oh you're only sore cause I beat you at ten pin bowling

Ross stretches

ROSS: Nah you didn't beat me, I let you win

Caitlin bursts out laughing

CAITLIN: Yeah right, you were rubbish

ROSS: I was having an off day

CAITLIN: Oh ok, well we'll take Milana next time so she can give you a run for you money, beaten by an almost 5 year old, you'll never live it down

ROSS: Well I'd definitely have to let her win cause she's a kid

Caitlin sits up, turning to the side and stretching her legs out

CAITLIN: Ross, you didn't let me win, I beat you fair and square

ROSS: Deluded. Hey, so does that mean you've definitely decided to tell Laurel when we get back?

Caitlin looks annoyed

CAITLIN: Oh yes Ross, if it'll shut you up I'll find the courage from somewhere

ROSS: Courage, it's only Laurel

Caitlin frowns

CAITLIN: Yeah, and just cause you don't like her Ross doesn't make her any less of a human being. I don't want her to be hurt and and angry at me

Ross is dismissive

ROSS: She'll get over it. Now can we stop talking and do more interesting things please?

Ross moves closer to Caitlin, they sit in a see-saw like position, she smiles

CAITLIN: You gonna give me my reward for my big win?

ROSS: That's not funny

CAITLIN: Oh I think it is, your hurt little male pride

Caitlin strokes his face

CAITLIN: I'll tell you what, how about I cheer you up cause you lost?

Caitlin leans up, kissing Ross, pushing him back, she falls on him

Two days later

THE VILLAGE – AFTERNOON

Caitlin and Ross have just got off the bus and are walking away from the bus stop; Aaron is coming out of the café

AARON: Wow, you leave at the same time and arrive back at the same time, what a coincidence

Caitlin looks really annoyed

CAITLIN: What are you going on about now?

Aaron smiles sarcastically, shaking his head

CAITLIN: I can't help it if he's on the same bus as me, it's a public service, am I supposed to tell him not to get on it?

ROSS: And as if I would've listened, like I'm gonna be bossed around by anyone related to Laurel, no matter how fit they are

Ross looks down his nose at Caitlin, Aaron stares at them

AARON: You know have you two ever thought of going into acting? You're really grabbing me with your Oscar winning performances

Finn is looking on, curious, he approaches

ROSS: Oh whatever mate, I've spent all weekend clubbing with mates

AARON: Oh, you've got mates

ROSS: Well it's better than just having the one. Nah, you couldn't pay me to touch her with a barge poll mate, even if I was hard up, which is never, I couldn't be that desperate

Caitlin looks at him as if he is going over the top

CAITLIN: Oh look, he stole my lines. Anyway, if you two idiots don't mind I've got a daughter to go and check up on

AARON: Oh, you remembered her, that's nice

Caitlin smiles sarcastically

CAITLIN: Hmmm, get stuffed

Caitlin walks in the direction of Tall Trees

TALL TREES COTTAGE – AFTERNOON

Caitlin walks in with her case, Milana is sitting on the couch watching a film, she jumps up in excitement

MILANA: MUMMMMY, YOU'RE BACK

CAITLIN: Yaaaaay, hey sweetie

They hug

MILANA: I missed you

CAITLIN: Awe, I missed you too sweetie. What you watching?

Caitlin strokes Milana's hair and face

MILANA: Pocahontas

Caitlin sits on the couch, sitting Milana on her lap

CAITLIN: Oh I remember watching that, it's good

Milana plays with Caitlin's hair

MILANA: Did you bring me back a present?

CAITLIN: Maybe. Where's Laurel?

MILANA: Upstairs, she's changing beds and doing the washing

Caitlin opens her mouth wide

CAITLIN: Oh, and why are you not helping?

MILANA: I did help, I made my bed

Caitlin nods

CAITLIN: Oh ok

MILANA: Daddy's been in a really bad mood mummy, like worse than usual; I think you've done something to upset him

CAITLIN: Oh, that's unusual, not. It's ok honey, I've just seen him, he was ok. So, I have to go out tomorrow night, do you want to stay with daddy or Laurel?

Milana sways her head from side to side; she puts her finger under her chin in a thinking pose

MILANA: Well since daddy is never happy and Laurel is, I think I'll stay with her

Caitlin laughs

CAITLIN: Good choice

MILANA: Can I have my present now please?

CAITLIN: Depends, what have you done to deserve a present?

MILANA: Well I made my bed, said where Laurel is and told you about daddy's bad time of the month

Caitlin laughs again

CAITLIN: Ok, well I might give it to you after dinner, you sit here and watch the rest of the film and I'll just unpack my stuff

Caitlin puts Milana on the couch and gets up as Laurel comes downstairs with a washing basket

LAUREL: Hey, you're back, how was it?

CAITLIN: Great

LAUREL: Well I'm going for a drink in the pub later if you wanna join me and tell me all about it, think we deserve it, the housework never ends

Caitlin smiles awkwardly

CAITLIN: Cool. Hey Laurel, I'm really not up for this speed dating thing you know, do you mind if I just sack it off?

Laurel looks disappointed, she shrugs

LAUREL: Well I can't force you, but I really think you should go

DALE VIEW COTTAGE – EVENING

Ross opens the door, while he eats a slice of pizza Caitlin walks in

CAITLIN: Well I hope you're alone cause I'm gonna kill you

ROSS: It's a good job my family are fond of the pub the amount of times you come here

Caitlin slams the door

CAITLIN: Barge poll, hard up, desperate, really?

Ross laughs, wiping his mouth

ROSS: Ex boyfriend, gay, baby daddy, yes

Caitlin looks angrily at him

ROSS: Oh sorry, I thought we were playing a word game

CAITLIN: Yeah, well I've got two words for you and one of them ends in off

ROSS: So rude. Come on, it was play acting, I had to say it

CAITLIN: No you didn't, mind you; at least you said I'm fit so that's a plus

ROSS: See, I wasn't completely nasty. Did you just come here to bawl me out over that, cause you know if people see you coming here they'll be thinking you're giving me late night booty calls

CAITLIN: Isn't that what I'm usually doing? You're on a real roll with the compliments today

Ross sniggers

ROSS: Hey, you're the one that just agreed that you could be seen as a lady of the night. Do you want some pizza?

CAITLIN: I only came to see if you had my IPod, I can't find it, but I am quite hungry as it happens

They go into the kitchen

CAITLIN: If people do see me which I'm pretty sure they don't, then I could be coming here to talk to you about my car, you being the terrible mechanic that you are and me just needing to have a go at you about what a terrible job you've done

ROSS: Hey, no-one disses my abilities with cars

Ross pretends to be hurt, he picks up a slice of pizza and shoves it in her face, Caitlin is stunned

CAITLIN: Whoa ho, you did not just do that

Ross laughs

ROSS: I'm open to any punishment you wanna throw at me, but it'll have to be quick cause I'm meeting Finn for a drink

Caitlin wipes her face with kitchen roll

CAITLIN: Huh, did you not get enough of that over the weekend? I mean you even tried to persuade me to do it in the cinema

ROSS: Yeah well that's what back rows are for

CAITLIN: They're for kissing, not for what you suggested

Caitlin sighs, her eye catches a can of squirty cream, a cheeky smile spreads as she picks it up, she grabs Ross's hand and leads him out the door

CAITLIN: Come on then, Casanova, I'm going out as well as it happens

LATER

THE WOOLPACK – EVENING

Laurel is sitting at a table with Caroline when Ross enters, Caroline clocks him, he rushes over to the bar where Finn is standing, not noticing Laurel and Caroline at the table

CAROLINE: Oh well Caitlin can't be far away now, do you want another drink?

LAUREL: Yeah, why not?

Laurel smiles as Caroline goes to the bar to order more drinks, Rhona walks in and goes over to sit with Laurel

LAUREL: Oh thank god you're here; she's getting on my nerves

Rhona smiles

RHONA: Nothing new then

FINN: I didn't think you were coming

Ross is breathless

ROSS: Yeah well, I got held up

Caroline walks over to Ross as she waits for the drinks, she smiles at him

CAROLINE: Hello again, Braydon isn't it?

Finn chokes on his drink

ROSS: Eh, hi

CAROLINE: We're just waiting for Caitlin to come and join us actually, was she with you?

Finn looks completely confused

FINN: Ok, I haven't drunk that much, I thought I was still with it, why would she be with him?

Caroline looks at Finn

CAROLINE: Well I saw them the other night, they were on a date

Finn looks amazed as Laurel looks over, also completely confused

LAUREL: What the hell is she talking to him for?

RHONA: Maybe she wants her car serviced before she goes back to Lytham

LAUREL: Yeah, but how would she even know he's a mechanic?

Rhona shrugs

RHONA: Well he's kinda got that look about him hasn't he?

Laurel frowns at Rhona, she smiles awkwardly

RHONA: Maybe she saw him at the garage

LAUREL: Yeah but how could she, he's been away hasn't he? Well I saw him at the bus stop the other day when I went to talk to Caitlin

Rhona looks away knowingly

RHONA: I'm gonna get a drink

Laurel continues to stare at Caroline and Ross

CAROLINE: Well it was nice to see you again, why don't you come and join us?

ROSS: Eh, no, thanks, that's not a good idea, me and Laurel don't really get on, but thanks anyway

CAORLINE: Oh that doesn't surprise me, no-one really gets on with her, it was the same when she was a kid, she was never popular

Ross swigs his pint in frustration

CAROLINE: Anyway, see you later

Caroline goes back to get the drinks as Finn looks suspiciously at Ross

FINN: (whispers) You're seeing Laurel's cousin

ROSS: Oh you got that then?

FINN: Are you insane?

Ross drinks his pint again

Chas hands Rhona a bag of crisps

CHAS: Well I'm off in a minute for a long overdue sit down, Aaron's coming to take over

RHONA: I would hang on if I were you, I think something's gonna happen

Chas looks confused as Aaron comes through from the back; Caroline puts the drinks on the table

LAUREL: What the hell were you talking to him for?

Caroline frowns at Laurel

CAROLINE: Well why shouldn't I? I spoke to him the other night when I saw him

Laurel looks completely annoyed at Caroline

LAUREL: You do know who he is?

CAROLINE: Yeah, he's Braydon

Laurel looks at Caroline as if she's stupid

LAUREL: What?

Caroline sits down

CAROLINE: Braydon, his name's Braydon, are you deaf?

Laurel looks baffled

LAUREL: His name's Ross, the thug who carjacked and terrified me

Caroline stares at Laurel as if she's mad

CAROLINE: WELL HE WAS BRAYDON THE OTHER NIGHT WHEN I SAW HIM WITH CAITLIN AT TEN PIN BOWLING

Everyone looks round at them, Ross buries his face in his hands at the bar as Laurel suddenly starts putting two and two together, she slams her glass on the table and storms over to Ross

LAUREL: The other day when I saw you at the bus stop, you were going away with Caitlin weren't you?

Ross doesn't answer

LAUREL: No, actually, forget it, I wouldn't expect you to give me a straight answer, you couldn't lie straight in bed, I'll tell you what, I'll go and ask Caitlin about that shall I?

Laurel storms back to the table, she grabs her bag and jacket just as Caitlin walks in, surprised by the silence she frowns, looking around as everyone stares at her

CAITLIN: What?

No-one answers

CAITLIN: Oh ok, don't tell me, everyone's seen my sex video on you tube? Oops

Caitlin laughs, she see's that no-one else finds it funny

CAITLIN: Joke, oh my God, has someone died or have I got two heads or something?

Laurel is livid; she walks over to her slowly

LAUREL: No, but you've got two faces though haven't you?

Caitlin looks surprised, frowning

CAITLIN: What you talking about?

Laurel points over at Ross

LAUREL: Look who's popped in for a drink, your friend Braydon from the bowling alley

Caitlin is stunned and panicked as Laurel stares at her as if she wants to kill her

LAUREL: Yeah, you've got a lot of explaining to do young lady