Chloe

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# I want to be you

# To do the things you do

# And you want to be me

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# Always searching for another high

# Trying to catch up with lost time

# Time to laugh before we cry

# Time to live before we die

# I want to be you

# To do the things you do

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PHONE VIBRATES

Hello.

What is wrong with you?

What do you think you're doing?

It's too late, you didn't pick up.

Well, I didn't... Look, let me explain.

Oh, come on, I know you.

You think you're some noble detective, but you're just a...

TV CHATTER IN BACKGROUND

Morning. Morning.

Coffee?

Yes.

Are you OK?

What is it?

Well...

..this keeps happening, doesn't it?

Mm.

I want it to keep happening.

I don't know what we do about that.

I know it's not ideal, having to lie to everyone.

Don't worry.

I'm happy.

And easy.

CHILDREN YELL IN DISTANCE

INDISTINCT VOICES Fuck. Shit. I'm so sorry.

No, it's fine. I've got to go.

KNOCKING ON DOOR Elliot... Yeah, just coming.

..needs a quick poo.

This is a nice surprise.

CHILD YELLING Sorry, darling.

OK, I'm just looking for the key.

Er...

That's it.

In, erm...

Found them.

Stop it. Quick, Rich, can you come in and close the door?

Yeah, coming.

DOOR CLOSES

UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYS

Hey.

MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING THROUGH HEADPHONES

What does he do, then?

He's an IT guy. Computers.

Good for you.

Have you got a minute?

Everything OK?

All fine in the end, but when I got here this morning,

she was out on the road again.

Oh.

She was looking for you.

Well, I was at work.

She said you were gone all night.

Yes, I got a shift on security.

Hm.

My hour a day isn't enough any more.

You're going to have to be around.

She can't be left alone.

Look, I know she doesn't want to go to a home,

but we could look into it. I can contact Marigold.

She's not going to Marigold.

Place is due a lawsuit.

Listen, I'm really worried for her.

Well, look, I...

..I will be around.

There's just some things I need to wrap up.

I know it's not easy.

You're a young girl, so's she.

It's bad luck.

And one more thing. Um...

She...

She keeps trying to give me this.

It's her mother's engagement ring.

I keep saying no, but, bless her, she keeps trying.

Well, if she wants you to have it...

OK.

Well, I'll hold on to it.

For now.

Keep it safe.

TELEVISION PLAYS QUIETLY

Who are they?

Just some friends.

Oh, yeah.

Your imaginary friends.

Isn't that Chloe?

Do you want to go for a walk?

Why have you got two phones?

Do you remember, you used to walk miles every weekend to see her?

Yeah.

We was meeting in the middle.

I'd had enough of driving you.

So had her parents.

Ah, Chloe.

You outstayed your welcome a bit there, didn't you?

SHE CHUCKLES

She was the full package, wasn't she?

Beautiful, clever, kind.

Holy trinity. She was cheating on her husband. Liar!

Turns out she's the liar. And how would you know?

Put those on. It's getting cold.

Really?!

Fuck...you!

THEY LAUGH

PHONE BUZZES

Yeah, I won't be back after my meeting, so I'll see you tomorrow.

Right.

DOORBELL RINGS

Perfect timing. I need a second opinion.

The selection's come through. Oh, brilliant.

I'm trying to choose a photo for Elliot's press release.

What about this one? It's ticking all the boxes.

Active in the community, cares about funding for special ed,

good with kids, sporty. Mm, yeah, that's the one.

God, I knew you'd be brilliant at this.

Great. Erm...

So, I had a thought about Phil's exhibition. Mm, yeah?

Well, you're so snowed under with Elliot,

what if I took the lead on it? Just freed you up a bit.

Oh, my God, that would be amazing. Yeah, I mean, it'll give you a

chance to run your own thing and,

God, I could do with it off my plate.

Thank you so much.

Well, great, because I've already spoken to Josh... Oh!

No, he's firmly friend-zoned, but we can have a space at Harbourside.

Oh, my God!

You!

Um... Oh, my other thought was...

..what if we got Richard to DJ?

You know, that's not a bad shout, actually.

Erm, shall I... Shall I get in touch?

Sure. Let me ping you his contact. One sec. Let me just...

Ooh. Should be... Got it.

Cool.

INTERNAL RINGTONE

Hey, this is Richard Greenbank. I'm not around. Leave me a message.

I don't really listen to them but knock yourself out.

BUZZER

PHONE VIBRATES

Hi. Hi, Julia.

Hi, Becky. Hi. Is it a good time to talk?

BUZZER It's not, actually.

Can I give you a call back?

Just a quick one, but I've spoken to Langrove and it's not great.

Erm, what's the matter?

Laura from HR said you left early again today.

Apparently it's the third time this week. Yes. Yes.

I had to run an errand. Mark was going to be out.

Also, a laptop's gone missing.

Look, I'm not...

Anyway, they've asked me to find a replacement for you. What?!

I'm going to be honest,

your performance hasn't been up to standard for a while now.

I'm sorry but I can't in all good conscience

put you forward for another placement.

We're going to have to let you go.

Er, I...

It's been a hard time, actually.

If I could explain... I don't know if you know, but

my mum isn't very well. Erm...

Well, I'm sorry to hear that, Becky. Sorry, Julia, I've got to go.

Hello?

SHE KNOCKS ON DOOR

Richard?

Hello?

RETCHING

Oh, fuck! Richard?!

Oh...

INTERNAL RINGTONE 999. What's your emergency?

Erm, I need an ambulance immediately, please.

Thank you.

Hey, are you all right?

Yeah. Will you come to mine tonight?

Yeah. OK.

He looks like a little boy.

I'm going to kill him when he wakes up.

INAUDIBLE

This is crazy. He needs a private room.

I'll go with him.

We did not need this right now. Yes, I know.

Whenever Rich spends too much on drink and drugs,

Elliot always has to bail him out. Yes, we get it.

Sorry, Sash.

Does Tyra know you're here?

We broke up.

Shit, sorry. I broke up with her.