Hi Leah. How are you?
Thank you for agreeing to meet.
I'm just wondering if you've had some help with this?
So you mean did I cheat?
You're asking that question over and over again.
What's that? - Am I good enough?
You stand by what you said? - Of course.
Cos this isn't your essay at all.
Leah's always had something against me
and I don't know why.
I might not be able to give you a baby. Does that even bother you?
Cos it bothers me.
- Can I rely on you? - What'd you mean?
Can you get me Leah Dale's address?
She's such an inspiring lecturer.
She must have picked up so much from you.
Last night our cat died.
Poor Betsy.
You are still not convinced
that we got the right one.
They both look so innocent.
You really need to work out who's on your side
who's lying to you and who isn't.
How can you be so naive, Leah?
How can you sit there with that look on your face?
As if you've got no idea what's going on.
Why are you lying?
Exactly why would I?
Hi Rose.
Hiya, you alright? - Yeah.
Can I help or...? - No I'm... waiting for a mate.
Alright. See you around.
Adam.
Actually...
don't suppose you've got a couple of minutes?
Yeah, come on up.
No. She doesn't hate you.
She's just got a bit of a bee in her bonnet at the moment.
I just feel like I'm constantly under attack.
One minute she's apologising, the next she's so cold.
Well, Leah's got a lot on her plate at the moment.
Yeah, she told me about your cat.
Mmm.
It's almost like she was accusing me.
Let me speak to her.
I'm sure we can clear this up.
- This at The York? - Mm-hm.
Didn't have you down as a fancy dress kinda guy.
Ah. Absolutely.
You're actually unlucky to catch me on one of the few days when I'm...
wearing normal clothes.
Would you talk to her for me?
Yes, yes, I will.
Maybe we could all go out?
Just chat it through the three of us?
Well, I think I should probably just speak to her first.
It's just really hard to revise and having this review hanging over me
I, I understand. I'll talk to her. I promise.
You're not what I thought you'd be like.
Uh...
What did you think I'd be like?
Boring as fuck, like the rest of them.
OK, everyone. That's more than enough time.
Let's have your thoughts.
There see. Rose lives here in college.
Room twelve.
Uh, do you want me to take that along to her?
No, it's alright I've got something I need to discuss with her anyway.
I wish my Paul was romantic like that.
Oh yeah. Well what can I say? I'm a lucky girl.
Sorry.
Oh, go ahead.
Thanks. - Rose?
Rose?
Oh shit.
Rose?
Leah, what were you thinking?
Well I didn't plan it did I.
I just went to talk to her and the cleaner was coming out so I just...
And if you got caught breaking into a student's room?
I mean, what do you think would happen?
Oh... stop it. I was in there for two minutes. Less!
Why? What on earth were you doing in there?
I just...
I thought I might find Betsy's collar.
I know, I know.
It's just it's these little things that she does.
Like knowing Betsy's name
and sure she could have seen it on the basket but...
who goes around to people's houses and notices things like that?
It's literally right there.
I'm not having a go at you.
Do you accept this a massive leap you're making?
Yes of course. - And if you're fired?
How lucky are we to work in the same city? Same university?
Yeah, well that's not gonna happen so...
Look, if there's anything you're unsure about anything at all
now would be the time to say it.
Why are you making this about us?
Well, have you even read the leaflets?
No, I haven't yet but I will... - But you're taking your tablets again?
It's like you've stopped trying without even talking to me.
Do you know how that makes me feel?
OK, I am sorry darling. I should have talked to you before but I...
You don't need to apologise.
I'm just concerned that this whole...
Rose situation is your way of avoiding what's going on between you and me
and that scares me a little bit, that's all.
Right.
Hello, hello.
Someone's been in my room.
What broken in?
Yeah. I think so.
Right, you need to tell security.
Can't you just get me the CCTV from the corridor?
You're supposed to report the incident and they'll investigate it properly.
So you don't have access to the footage?
Well I do but I'd lose my job if they caught me.
Ben, someone's been in my room.
Do you not understand how scared that makes me feel?
You said you'd always help me.
Yeah, sorry.
I'll look into it.
Promise?
Yeah. I promise.
Thanks, Ben.
Oh, you sneak!
So? Is there any truth in it?
In what?
Do you think that maybe, on some level you are...
avoiding issues with Adam by...
The only thing that Adam's wanted to talk about for two years
is getting pregnant.
Cos it's a logistical problem that he can solve.
Whenever I want to talk about anything else like...
what we're actually gonna do with this baby when it gets here
oh he just...
He shuts that conversation down cos he knows that the less we talk about it
the more likely we are to fall back to the default position
of me doing everything.
Yeah.
I think we've been trying for a baby for so long
I've got used to the idea of not having one.
And that's alright.
Come here. - No it...
How much do you love me, Rose?
Why?
How much do you love me?
Did you get her?
Nailed her.
So you, you do love me then?
Course I do! You know I do, don't you?
Amy?
Leah.
Aim's.
Leah...
Ooh! You alright?
Yeah I'm fine, I'm fine.
Hurry up! You still coming for lunch?
Erm no. I can't. I've just got, I've got too much work on.
Well, we've all got work to do, mate, it's called procrastination.
Leah?
I can't find my engagement ring.
Were you definitely wearing it?
Yes.
I put it with my necklace on my purse.
Have you had a look in here?
Can you just... Yes just check.
You're not hungry?
I wish you wouldn't order for me.
I wish you'd turn up on time.
For once in your life.
How's Aunty Pam?
She didn't fancy joining us?
You're a spiteful little girl, aren't you?
She's in a lot of pain.
But...
she's battling. - Aw.
Send her my love, yeah?
This erm. This essay business.
I imagine that's just you attempting to embarrass me. Is that it?
No. You've not even asked me if I cheated.
Well don't come bleating to me when they chuck you out.
This time you're on your own, OK?
What?
No, come on.
Nothing. - Come on. What's so bloody funny?
When was I not on my own, Dad?
The emphasis is on World Literature, need I remind you.
Please ensure that the references in your dissertation reflect that.
Simply quoting Plato and Nietzsche will not suffice.
Try using something outside the recommended reading list.
Surprise me.
Thank you, people.
Good luck.
I thought we were meeting at the party? What's up?
I've lost my engagement ring.
What? How on earth did you managed that?
Don't get cross.
I think Rose took it.
OK, ask Amy.
We were in the changing rooms after tennis and it disappeared.
What, so one moment it was there and the next it was gone?
Well no, not exactly. But I definitely had it before the game.
A hundred percent?
Yes! And she's mentioned it a few times.
What?
The ring.
Have you any idea how much that thing cost me?
Yes I... - How many times have I told you
not to take it off?
And I don't take it off. - You do, you do.
Wha... - When you're in the shower.
When you do the washing up.
Flick it around on your desk while you're working.
I don't do that.
You, you don't even realise you're doing it.
I'm telling you.
I know that Rose took it.
How do you know?
Because this was in my pocket, right?
This look. How would that get in there?
It fell in there when you were carrying it.
I don't know. - Come on!
Look you, you take that ring off four or five times a day.
I, I've always said you were gonna lose it and now you have.
Right then.
Don't, no don't do that.
Even if Rose is trying to wind you up, and I, I don't doubt that she is
a little bit, but why are you letting her do it?
Just think about what you're accusing her of. She's just a kid.
She, s-stares at her phone gets drunk at The York like the rest of them.
The York? Did she say that?
Well, she saw the Halloween photo on my desk.
Why?
Because The York closed over three years ago, before she'd even started here.
It's not a crime to go to the pub, Leah.
OK, this is the photo on your desk yes?
Yeah.
No look!
Right, that could be any pub anywhere in the world.
So how does she know that that's The York?
Hmm.
Hang on!
Is that? Look!
That is pretty creepy to be fair.
- Thank you! - Oh don't...
not you as well. She's obsessed!
You know what she did?
Oh Adam.
No, do you know, did she tell you?
She broke into Rose Vaughan's room.
I didn't break in. The cleaner was coming out!
It's ridiculous.
Yeah well, I mean... - Excuse me.
Look at that, I mean come on.
Come on... - Alright I'll admit, doesn't look to good
Oh, thank you.
But... OK, but if you're right if that's the case.
That means she'd have to be stalking us for over two years.
How do you explain that? - Well I can't explain it.
but the facts are that picture was taken before she was a student here
and she's looking right at us.
Look! - In our direction.
No at... - Hiya.
What are you doing here?
Oh, I've been doing silver service since I started uni.
Dad thought it would be character building.
Oh yeah, he lives round here, doesn't he?
Yeah. About forty minutes away.
So, you must have known the place pretty well before you came here?
Yeah, I guess so why?
Oh, no reason.
Could I get a top up, please? - Yeah of course, sorry.
I love your dress!
Thanks very much.
- Anyone else? - Oh I'm fine. Thanks.
Have a lovely evening!
Thank you.
Ah... she's awful.
Don't be a dick.
I'm not being a dick.
I'd say it's ready to take to publishers.
I think you'll have a lot of interest.
You think people will go for it?
You know I do.
Can't believe this guy hasn't read it yet.
Have a word with yourself, Adam.
Adam?
Sorry?
You still haven't read Leah's book?
Oh err, I'm gonna read it
just as soon as I've finished watching this series of "Bake Off".
I thought I'd made that clear.
Of course I'm gonna read it. Looking forward to it.
A long time coming.
She's worked very hard.
Anyone for more wine?
Erm yeah, I'd love some, thank you.
Man after my own heart.
Is that guy bothering you?
Ben? No he's, just a friend.
Are you sure? - Yeah. Thank you.
You sure you don't want any more wine, Leah?
No I'm fine. Thank you.
OK, I'll just leave it there then.
Did you see that?
See what?
Did you... did you see that? - No.
She's wearing my fucking ring.
Where are you going?
Leah!
Rose!
Give it to me.
What? - My ring. Give it to me.
This? - Yep.
This is my ring? - So I've never seen you wear a ring before
and then suddenly the same day that I lose mine
you turn up wearing exactly the same ring? Is that what you're saying.
Yeah, that's what I'm saying.
Show us!
It does look similar.
This is my mum's ring, OK?
I wear it every year on her birthday and I'm sorry if that offends you.
OK. Maybe we should go back inside?
Yeah. I'm sorry we'll...
Rose, sorry, maybe if you could just show us the ring really quickly?
Would that be alright? - No. Why should I?
There's an engraving on that ring from you, remember?
Of course, I remember. - Right, so that will prove it then.
Rose if you don't mind. It might just help to clear things up?
I'm going inside.
Give me that!
Argh! Leah, what the f...
- Leah! - Argh!
There, there!
- Oh my God... - There, look.
You OK?
Let me see.
I knew it. I knew she'd taken it. Look I...
It's very similar.
No, look it's mine
it's, Adam put this engraving on it.
How did you do that? - Oh...
That's impossible. That's...
I'm so sorry. - Get her home. Get her home.
It's really, really similar. - Rose, are you OK? I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
Are you alright?
What the hell got into you?
Come on. Let's get you to bed.
I think I can make it up the stairs myself. Thank you.
What?
I'm going to bed.
She set me up Adam! She's clever! Can you not see it?
No, I can't! And nor can anybody else.
You're not stupid, Leah!
Can't you see you're projecting all your anxiety
and stress onto this ridiculous argument.
And I, I, I know we're not good at the moment.
I know I'm not perfect but at least I'm trying to confront things head on.
Like an adult.
She scares me, Adam.
Just, ask yourself why?
Why would she do any of the things that you're saying?
Well, that's what I'm gonna find out. - No!
You're not!
Because there's nothing to find out!
For once it would be really nice if you believed me about something.
Just once. - Yes, just for once I'd appreciate it
if you gave half a shit about anyone other than yourself!
She didn't steal the ring.
She didn't kill the cat.
Grow the fuck up.
Sandra, hello.
Err it's Adam Dale.
Yeah. I was wondering, could you give me a...
contact email for a student, please?
Yep.
Freud believed that the mistakes we make say something about us
about our subconscious.
They're never completely unintentional.
OK?
So when Leah lost the engagement ring that you bought her.
he would say that
on some level, she did it on purpose.
How is the finger? It's not broken is it?
No, it... it's just a sprain.
It's not that bad.
Argh.
I just want to apologise on behalf of Leah.
I erm I, I really don't know what's got in to her.
I'm sure I'm not completely blameless in all of this.
Well, I think we both know she's taken things way too far.
And I'm going to have to have a chat with Stephan
but if any of this should get back to her...
Oh, you don't think I'm gonna say anything, do you?
You'd be well within your rights.
I would never do that.
Leah is a brilliant teacher.
But I am serious about us three meeting up.
Well, I'm sure that can be arranged. I'll have a chat with student liaison.
OK I, I thought something a bit more like this.
Something social might clear the air.
They do an open mic night at The Crooked Billet.
It's on tonight.
You could just ask her.
Yeah, I don't think that's gonna happen.
Oh go on, it'll be fun.
I feel on edge all the time. Erm...
Angry. Yesterday I was so angry.
I'm not usually like this.
You mentioned you were back on medication.
Is that helping?
No. Well...
It's helping me to sleep but...
I, I don't know. I've only just started taking it so...
Have you thought about couple's counselling?
Adam would never do it.
But would you like to do it?
This morning I stood by and watched him sleeping.
Well, that's quite sweet.
I was wondering what it would be like to pour hot coffee all over him.
But you didn't.
No.
His alarm went off before I had the chance.
I guess what I'm asking you is...
if a person that you love keeps telling you that you're...
neurotic
paranoid.
At what point do you start to believe them?
Hi this is Leah Dale.
I can't get to the phone right now so, you know what to do.
Err, it's me. Again.
Wondering where you are.
If you're OK.
If you're coming home tonight?
I know you're pissed off, but just...
Fuck it.
Thought it was only alcoholics who sat alone in pubs?
The best people are alcoholics.
Tried reading this without a drink?
Good point. What you having?
A pint if your buying.
This time.
If I were you
I would move this whole paragraph up here
Which one? - This last one.
Move it up there.
You know it's beautifully written and it nicely sets up
most of what you want to say in the second section.
Yeah...
Yes, that works. Thank you for this Dad.
I'm very proud of you, you know?
Hey, pass me that blue book. I'm sure it'll help.
On the end. - This one?
Yeah.
Thank you.
Oh, where's that... that photo gone?
Which one?
That one of me and you at my graduation?
Bloody thing fell off the wall and the frame broke.
You know this last section here, erm.
I don't think you need this at all.
Go on then. So what would be your song?
What me, up there?
I'm... not really a karaoke kind of guy.
It's not karaoke. It's open mic.
And what's the difference?
Two bottles of wine.
I wish you'd have heard it.
Oh I'm, I'm sorry what did I, did I miss the next Joni Mitchell?
What?
The boys I usually date don't even know who Joni Mitchell is.
She was my mum's favourite too.
What happened? With your mum?
- What you really wanna know? - You really wanna tell me?
She killed herself when I was six years old.
Jesus.
Got drunk. Drove off a cliff.
Ah God. I'm sorry.
My dad and I were never really close but...
after that we barely spoke for ten years.
Parents. They just don't get it, do they?
About what?
Every word that comes out their mouths means so much to a kid
they just don't get it.
Should be an advert.
Don't drink and drive.
Don't say mean shit to your kids.
When I have kids, I'm just gonna tell them nice things
all day, every day.
That's all I'm gonna do.
I shouldn't have drunk so much.
Oh yeah, it's your um review tomorrow, isn't it?
Yeah... - You know I could talk to Leah again
and err, see if she'd maybe call it off.
No it's, it's fine it's... I'm looking forward to it, now.
Clearing my name and all that.
Here. Err take this, for a taxi.
No, it's fine. I'm just gonna walk. - No. Come on.
It's not far. - It, it, it. It's late. Take it.
Thank you.
For what?
For this evening. It was fun.
My pleasure.
Well err...
I mean, d'you wanna erm, come back to mine, for... for a quick...
y'know for a, for a night cap?
Would Leah mind?
She's at her mum's tonight.
Sounds really nice but, maybe not the best idea.
Course, of course, not a problem. I need to...
get some sleep. Taxi!
I... I only meant for a drink, obviously.
It was... - Yeah, yeah, I know.
It's just... early start and...
Alright.
Your carriage awaits.
Kind of regretting not coming over now.
Well, erm.
I've just opened a bottle of wine.
I thought only alcoholics drink alone?
Err that's right.
Which is why erm, you should come over
help me finish it, y'know just for... for my own health reasons.
I'm stressed about the review tomorrow.
Hey. You'll be fine. You're very smart.
So is Leah.
Look. Why don't you jump in a cab?
Come on over. I'll pay for it.
I want to.
But I should get some sleep.
Yeah. OK.
Sure.
Night, Adam.
She's always late.
We'll give her another five minutes then.
Come in.
Hi.
Hi Rose. Take a seat.
Are we ready to start?
I said are we ready to start?
Leah, are you OK?
Leah!