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I just don't get it.

Joe has had all year to tell us he was in touch with Grace.

He knew how hard it was for us that she cut all contact.

I mean, why hide that?

Well, there's one way to find out.

I... I think it's better coming from me.

Why?

Mam's wedding, we were pissed,

like, completely wasted, and well, we...

Joe... You slept with Joe?

Well, you can talk to him then.

Seeing as you two are so close.

I've got enough shit going on here as it is.

Call me as soon as you've spoken to him.

Of course.

Hello?

- Hey. - Hey. Ooh!

Champagne, for Mairead's birthday, I assume?

Not exactly, but we are celebrating.

Well, don't keep me in suspense.

We've just been to the solicitor's...

Not divorce already, I hope!

...to start the process converting this place

into a counselling centre.

A place for people suffering from trauma.

Come again?

We're gonna call it the Grace Ahern Centre.

O'Connor, what's going on?

No, I... I took them with me.

All right, yeah, I'm on the way in.

A clear-out and a refurbishment?

Yeah, pass us over that bag there, Mam, will you?

- This one? - Yeah.

Thanks.

Can't have him living out of boxes forever.

Val, you could lose your house if this centre thing doesn't work.

- A house is just a house, Mam. - Until it isn't.

Yeah, well, Paul will make it work.

What class of people will be pitching up here?

People dealing with trauma and grief, Mam.

People who can't cope any longer, maybe we could

catch them...

...help keep them going.

Val, your daughter loved you.

She would have said goodbye

or have left a note, I know it in my calcified bones.

Oof, you've been busy!

Yeah, I'm... I'm just gonna drop them to the charity shop

in Ennis this afternoon.

Well, they'll be delighted to see you coming.

So, you still going with that?

Yeah. Yeah. Now that I've started again.

You seem like you're lighter in yourself.

Well, I've just been chatting to Mam about Grace

and sometimes, I mean, not often, but sometimes that woman

knows exactly the right thing to say.

Really? Good to know.

It was so simple, she said Grace would have left a note,

and you know what, I believe her and it just...

just put my mind at ease.

Right, right.

Well, whatever works for you.

You have no idea what it means to me that you're here right now.

I'm so, so sorry you had to see me like that.

I thought you were gonna die.

I know there's a quota on second chances,

and I know I'm pretty close to it by now,

but I promise you,

I will never put you through anything like that ever again.

No more hiding things from each other.

Sorry..

- Are you okay? - Yeah. I just...

I probably pushed it too far by walking all the way to the meeting.

It's okay, I just need to sit down for a bit.

Okay.

Hey, flower delivery for Mairead Noonan.

- That's me. - Perfect.

Thank you.

- Have a nice day. - Yeah, you too.

- Bye. - Bye.

Hey.

Hi.

I was just wondering,

where do I fit in with all the strays

who'll be staying here?

Sorry, I don't... I don't follow you.

Um, I thought you'd be back in Spain.

Well, here's the thing.

I gave 15 years of my life to Liverpool John,

even wiped his ass in the end.

He swore to me that the villa would be mine in his will.

I should have checked but...

...I was too busy minding the fecker.

Then he croaked

and the two sons moved in

and sold it right over my head.

It can be a very cruel world out there, Paul.

Indeed it can.

Val needs me.

And it's a good thing that you and I get on so well?

Listen, Caro...

I'm really sorry, but you staying on here isn't going to work for us.

Why not? I'm no bother.

And we've really enjoyed having you, you know, um,

but I need to prioritise Val now.

I know you'll understand that.

So, I'll drop you over to Mairead's as soon as you've packed your bags.

Hey!

- Hi. - Hey.

I, come bearing bills.

In your own time.

Sure. I'll settle up this week.

Come on, Val.

Take a walk with me, some fresh air.

Show no hard feelings.

So, Mair filled me in.

Is that why you're here?

Did they send you to check up on me?

No, I sent me to check up on you.

Are you okay?

I think so.

It's just one day at a time.

Mair said you had a falling out.

I'm not gonna get into that, Frank.

You will break her heart if you don't show up to her lunch.

I'll think about it.

I'm not going to promise anything.

I'll be two secs.

I called by because you weren't at work.

Yeah, Anna gave me some time off so I could go

to my meetings like you suggested.

And I... I was going to sign in at the station later.

Okay.

That's a nasty dent you've got there in the front bumper.

You'd want to get onto your insurance company.

What dent?

Mum?

It's okay, Jacob, you can go back inside.

Honestly, I have no idea.

There was a hit-and-run on the main Ennis road last night.

I haven't driven this car in days.

Just waiting on CCTV footage from Madden's quarry

which is on that stretch of the road.

Pretty confident we'll get a good visual off it.

I'm telling you,

this car has not left this driveway since like last Tuesday.

Well, hold tight on getting it repaired.

I'll be coming back to you on this.

Joe?

What have you been up to?

- I just went for a walk with Frank. - Huh.

I would have joined you, if you'd bothered to ask.

Joe?

Jesus Christ!

Grace.

Don't come back to Donegal, Joe.

I've asked you to give me some time.

I really mean it, Joe.

I've told reception not to let you in.

So, just please respect what I'm saying.

Anna?

Hey, Joe.

What's going on? What are you doing here?

I wanted to talk to you about Elaine.

Something she said about Grace.

Yeah?

Yeah, but, um, Jacob's left a call and he's...

after forgetting his keys again,

so I'll come around later.

Hang on, just tell me now, what did she say?

No, I'll come around later.

I need to go to Jacob, now.

Okay.

Anna! Anna!

Is everything okay?

Well, you tell me.

About what?

Jacob, my whole body is aching,

and my head is spinning,

and I'm not able for lies right now.

Do you know what happened to my car?

Just a straight answer, please.

I... I don't know.

Look at me.

Look at me, please.

I am out on probation with a caution for drink driving.

There is a dent on my car that I can't explain,

and a woman in hospital in critical condition,

do you see where I'm going with this?

I can't help you if you won't tell me.

It was me.

I... I took the car... last night.

Sweet Jesus, you hit her.

No, no, I... I wasn't driving.

Patrick Kennedy said that he had a full licence,

and I know I shouldn't have said that we could take the car,

but I... I wanted him to like me.

Is she dead?

No. No, she's not dead, but it's not looking good, Jacob.

You weren't driving, I mean, that's...