Father Brown

WOMAN SIGHS

Where's Elsie got to?

I told her to be back by quarter-past.

You know what she's like.

What time is your train? In about half an hour.

You haven't seen my wallet, have you?

No, but if you insist on hiring an ex-convict...

Everyone deserves a second chance.

Finbar's a good worker.

He gives me the creeps.

Those eyes...

Sorry. I couldn't resist doing an extra mile.

Are you still seeing me off at the station? Of course.

Stop it. I know that look. What?

Staring at me like Mum used to. I'm not a child. I know.

Did you put the takings in the safe? I'm sorry, I forgot. I'll do it!

What would you do without me? We need to be going.

Relax, there's plenty of time. I just need to take a quick bath.

Don't you dare! You're so gullible!

Just hurry up, will you?

Now, you will be careful out there, won't you?

I'm moving to London, not the Amazon jungle.

Even so, a young woman alone in a big city...

SCREAMING NEARBY

Blab to the police and I'll kill ya.

Elsie!

Elsie...

I thought you had a conference in Oxford?

Maintenance on the line. All the trains cancelled.

Well, you're very welcome to join me.

Sid is dropping me off at the spa for the open day.

There's free wine.

Well...

I could always check how Elsie is.

I haven't seen her in church for a while.

In you pop.

ENGINE REVS

Idiot!

He could have killed you!

Oh, first time I've been to a spa.

SID WOLF-WHISTLES

Sidney, I thought you said you needed to get back?

I'm in no rush, Mrs M.

Father Brown! Good to see you.

Likewise, Captain Peters.

So, what can I tempt you with?

A massage or a dip in the mud bath?

I'll keep my cassock on, if you don't mind.

I was hoping to have a word with Elsie.

I'm afraid she's gone out.

Avoiding the guests.

Mrs McCarthy said she was still quite withdrawn.

Unfortunately, it's become a lot worse, Father.

Ever since we found out that her attacker is to be released soon.

She's been counting down the days.

Sidney Carter!

HE CHORTLES Look what the cat dragged home!

I thought you'd moved to London. Just back for a visit,

and to help out with Sis's open day. Oh, how long are you staying?

A week or maybe even a month. We've got open return, so...

"We"?

Oh... Oh! This is Serge.

All right? Bonjour.

Sid's an old friend.

He taught me to drive.

Forgive me, but I need to prepare for my meditation class.

Taught you to drive? Well, I couldn't tell him

what we were really up to in your old van, could I? Hm.

You two serious, then?

God, no! I've only known him a couple of weeks.

He's penniless and lives in a wigwam.

HE SNORTS

He's got to have something

going for him, hasn't he? Magic fingers.

You should try one of his massages.

You haven't changed.

SHE CHUCKLES

Meditation is a spiritual journey.

CROWD MURMURS AND WHOOPS

LADIES GIGGLE

Oh! Excuse me!

Forgive me, mademoiselle,

but it is important to feel at one with the environment.

Clothes have no place.

GASPS AND APPLAUSE

LADIES GIGGLE

In the past, it'd be Elsie going on stage, inspiring people.

Mens sana in corpore sano.

"A healthy mind in a healthy body." Indeed. That was her mantra.

Anyway, over the top we go!

TAPS MICROPHONE, FEEDBACK SQUEAKS

Ladies and gentleman!

Welcome to the Yang & Ying open day!

FEEDBACK SQUEAKS

Sorry.

I'm not sure how long we can go on for, Father.

Well, you seem to have plenty of guests.

They're here for the free wine.

I'm no businessman,

and without Elsie's drive, we get a fraction of the clients we used to.

Elsie!

Finbar Finch, they've released him early.

What?! Are you sure? I saw him...!

Perhaps we can talk to the police?

And tell them what? He's served his time.

What makes you think he's still dangerous?

It's been four years.

He swore he'd kill us all for testifying.

Perhaps that was just said in the moment.

What would he gain by seeking revenge?

He's unhinged! A maniac!

Well, people can and do change.

That's what I thought when I gave him the job.

Look where it got me.

Whereabouts did you see him?

He was working at Chaucer's tea room.

Well, he's seeking employment.

That's a good sign.

He's had time to think in prison.

Perhaps he's trying to make a new start. I hope so, Father.

For all our sakes.

Feel connected with nature.

BELL TINKLES

Absorb the energy all around.

It belongs to you...

So, he lives in a wigwam and he wears yellow pants.

Well, you can see why I like him.

Breathe in...

..and breathe out.

Deeper.

Keep your eyes closed and repeat.

You need special attention. What's he doing?

Let me touch you with my magic fingers. Oh, no, no, no.

I'm not having that. For goodness' sake...! Don't!

Just leave her alone, yeah?

What's it to you?! I'm just saying.

Occupe-toi de tes oignons!

Put some clothes on.

SCUFFLING, SPLASHING

Oh, no.

Oh!

Look at me!

Oh, my... Oh, my...

..my dress...

Lola! You've got it all wrong! She was flirting with me!

I made a big mistake bringing you here.

How can you say that? I saw you. It's over.

Please, Lola, don't be hasty.

I want you gone. On the next train. Lola...! Just go!

Au revoir! Maudite sois-tu! No idea what that means.

You all right? Yes, fine.

Lola, Finbar Finch is out of prison.

Who's that, then?

The one who attacked my sister.

He struck her so hard she now has seizures.

He's back in Kembleford.

Give me your keys. Where are you going?

To find him and ask him to leave and stay away.

I don't think that's the best idea.

Lola...

Finbar Finch doesn't scare me.

Lola!

Lola?

Femme stupide!

Elsie, I've been thinking...

Maybe we should hire some security. Maybe.

We could perhaps ask Sid, Lola's friend?

The way he handled Serge.

I'm sure he'd be all right with a couple of pounds.

What do you think?

Now that Finbar Finch...

Victor, please!

Just...

Just sort it out yourself.

Of course.

Just leave it to me.

MEN BREATHE HEAVILY

CHURCH BELLS RING

COCK CROWS

Finbar Finch.

I wasn't sure you'd come, Father.

Most people won't give me the time of day.

I'd invite you inside, but it's a bit of a state.

I hear you've found a job. Yes.

I just want to live a normal life, Father.

Be like everyone else.

Why did you ask to see me, Finbar?

Elsie Peters.

I want someone to give her a message.

I assume she still is one of your parishioners.

Why don't you speak to her yourself?

After what I done, I can't.

She's very worried about your release.

There is nothing to fear.

No?

Something happened to me inside, Father.

There was a chaplain who opened my eyes. You found God?

No.

He found me.

I despise the person I was.