13 June 2019

Izzy is covering for her father

Izzy is behind the counter in the shop when Tyler and Eifion come in;  they are talking about the 50th birthday celebrations of Sali Mali, the S4C children’s character.   

She is excited about Sali Mali

Tyler wants to leave one of the posters at the shop, and explains to Izzy, as her father is out the back.   She says that it sounds very exciting – she used to love Sali Mali, she tells them, 

A celebration at the school

as she looks at the poster, which reads, “Come and celebrate Sali Mali’s 50th birthday in the Lifelong School Hall.”

Eifion regards it as quite a coincidence that he also liked Sali Mali when a child, and Tyler says that he has the job of promoting the event.   

"We'll have to sit in the front row"

Eifion suggests to Izzy that they will have to go and sit in the front row.   When Colin comes in, Eifion tells her, “See you later, Sali!”

"I'm fine, Izzy"

Colin is yawning, but tells Izzy that he is fine;  

"With the right care, she'll be much better"

she tries to reassure him, “Britt isn’t the first, and won’t be the last to be diagnosed – with the right care, she’ll be much better, you’ll see.”   He confirms that Britt is receiving excellent care, and she goes on, “You must look after yourself, too – you could do with a break.”

"I don't have the time"

He replies that he does not have the time, with the chip shop, working in the shop and supporting Aaron – he has a mountain of work to do.

Jason is looking at pictures of Snowdon

At APD, Jason is showing his mother pictures of Snowdon on the laptop, and she asks if he wants to go there;  

"I haven't been climbing for ages"

he tells her, “I’ve never been there, and I haven’t been climbing for ages – there’s a lot to organise, though.”   Diane points out that the right equipment is needed.

"A lot of deprived children miss out"

He continues that a lot of children miss out because people can’t be bothered to organise;  “That’s what Awyr Iach could do – organise a week long holiday, a week camping for underprivileged families.”   

"Who's going to organise it – Bear Grylls?"

Diane is astonished, demanding who is going to organise it;  “Bear Grylls?” she squeals, and Jason explains that he has worked it out.   

"Climbing during the day, and barbecues at night"

There will be activities like climbing during the day and big barbecues every night.   He points out that not every child is fortunate enough to have a holiday – Awyr Iach can provide the equipment, so they can go on holiday.

"That will cost a fortune, Jason!"

Diane reminds him that this will cost a fortune, but he insists that it would be good publicity;  

"You can't put a price on publicity like that!"

“And you can’t put a price on publicity like that!”

Everyone seems to be a Sali Mali fan

Tyler has now left a poster with Ricky in the café, and finds that he also was a fan.   Izzy used to love it when her mother read Sali Mali stories to her, 

"Beryl the Peril was the woman!"

but Kath remarks, “Beryl the Peril was the woman,” then realises that it was probably before their time.

"The whole village could join in"

Tyler informs them that the whole junior school is taking part, and Izzy suggests that the whole village could join in;  “We could set a record and put Cwmderi on the map – the highest number of Sali Malis in one place!”   Ricky would be willing to dress up, 

"Haven't you got anything better to do?"

but Kath is surprised they have nothing better to do.

"Could you do a few shifts at the shop, Kath?"

Before she leaves the café, Izzy asks her if she could do a few shifts in the shop, as her father is working far too hard, and could do with some help;      Kath will see what she can do.   

Eifion sends a message . . .

Then Izzy receives a text from Eifion, 

. . . from a couple of feet away

who is sitting only a couple of feet away from her, enquiring, “Fancy going out tonight?”   She looks at him and nods.

Geraint is having a barbecue – Gwen will probably be there

In the shop, Colin serves Geraint with some rolls, and hopes he enjoys the barbecue.   

"You look as if you haven't slept for days"

Kath comes in, and comments, “If you don’t mind me saying so, you look as if you haven’t slept for days.   It’s a strain on you and the family, with Britt in hospital – of course, she’ll get better – and she won’t get anything but support from us Joneses.   

"I was in a very dark place when I was addicted"

“I was in a very dark place when I was addicted to those prescription drugs – and Mark suffered from depression in prison.”

"I'm glad you understand, Kath"

Colin is pleased that she understands, and Kath suggests that he should go over to the hospital now;  she can take over in the shop, 

"Well, I've got a lot to do"

and will accept no arguments, as she is not working at Awyr Iach as often now.   

Kath has persuaded him

He complies with her suggestion, and she says that Eileen will not mind if she does some shifts – she is just trying to ease the burden, 

"Thanks, Kath – you're very caring!"

as he needs to concentrate on Britt now.

"You're not listening to me, Sara"

As Sara locks up at Awyr Iach, Jason protests, “You’re not listening to me, Sara.”   

"Job for you, Jason – dressing up as Sali Mali!"

From the door of the café, Ricky shouts that Tyler has a job for Jason – dressing up as Sali Mali.

"Climbing, abseiling, rafting, surfing"

Jason continues, “I don’t think you realise how many activities there are to do up there – climbing, abseiling, rafting, surfing – you can even shear a sheep if you want.”

"It's too late now, Jason!"

Sara makes it quite clear that it is too late to organise a camping trip now;  “There are too many health and safety regulations!”   He is quite adamant that she will not find a better advert for Awyr Iach than this, but she points out that it will be too expensive;  

"I've made my decision, OK?"

“Jason, I’ve made my decision, OK?”

"An opportunity to do something positive!"

“Thanks for your support – this was an opportunity for me to do something positive!” he complains, and walks away.

Britt is fed up with being there

Colin arrives at the hospital, where Britt is dozing in a chair;  

"Nothing much happens to cheer me up"

she groans, “Not much happens here to cheer me up,” and he appreciates that it must be an anti-climax after all the excitement yesterday.   

She is not very interested in the Brazil nuts . . .

He has brought her some fruit and Brazil nuts, reminding her that it is important to eat healthily, but she replies that she is not hungry.   

. . . and tells him to eat the chocolate . . .

Then he produces a bar of dairy milk chocolate;  Britt tells him to eat it, but he insists that she needs the energy, 

. . . but eats some, to keep him happy

so she eats some, to keep him happy.

“They say that liver and salmon are good for you, don’t they?  

"Not with the chocolate, of course!"

“Not with the chocolate, of course!” he quips.   

"Ask if we can go for a walk"

She asks Colin to go and see if they can go for a walk, 

"I don't think that's a good idea, Britt"

but he does not consider that a good idea;  

"Come on, Col!   You'll be with me – please!"

“Come on, Col!   You’ll be with me – please!” she urges.

Izzy worries that Colin will make himself ill

“I’m worried that he’ll end up in the hospital as well,” Izzy tells her mother, who replies that Colin is stronger than she thinks, and he will get professional advice on how to deal with Britt’s illness.   “But there’s nothing like family support,” Izzy goes on.

"I'll go over to make sure he's all right"

Gaynor can see that Izzy has plans for this evening, but will go over to make sure that Colin is all right.   

The sewing machine puts in a rare appearance

She has just got out her sewing machine, which apparently has not seen the light of day for some time.   

"I've agreed to be a Sali Mali"

“I’ve agreed to be a Sali Mali for the school celebrations – I don’t know why!” she grumbles.

Izzy says that she was discussing that earlier, and thought they could try to set a world record – the highest number of Sali Malis in one place;  

"I'll put you down as Sali number one"

“I’ll put you down as Sali number one on the list.”

"Who's the lucky man, then?"

As Izzy gets up to leave, her mother asks, “Who is he, then – the lucky man who gets to take you out tonight?” 

But answer came there none

but she receives no answer.

"That was nice for a change!"

Britt has returned safe and sound from her walk, and tells Colin that it was nice for a change;  “You didn’t enjoy it – you were on tenterhooks – 

"You were worried that I'd run away again!"

“worried that I’d run away again.   You held my hand so tight!   I’m not a danger to myself any more, I promise – but I do know there’s a long way to go before I’m OK.”

"What do you tell people who ask about me?"

Then she asks him, “What do you tell people who ask about me?”   He replies that people know that she is ill, but they do not really pry.   

"One or two people know"

“Have you told them that I’m bipolar?” she goes on, and he says that one or two people know.   Britt thinks that what he is doing seems sensible.

"A lot of people suffer from similar things"

“You’re not alone,” he assures her, “A lot of people suffer from similar things – Kath, Mark – and one of Izzy’s friends.”   

"I'm nothing special, then"

Britt realises that, in that case, she is nothing special, but he disagrees;  

"You're mega special!"

“Of course you’re special – mega special!”

"You're an angel, looking after me like this"

Britt describes him as an angel for looking after her like this, and is very grateful.

Sara is miles away . . .

Sara is in the café, toying with the ketchup dispenser, 

. . . and Ricky wants to close the café 

and Ricky is anxious to close;  “Sorry, I was miles away,” she says, 

"Gran was gutted her hours were cut"

and he remarks that his grandmother was gutted that her hours at Awyr Iach have been cut.

“You have to make difficult decisions in business,” Sara replies;  

"I know there's not a lot of profit here"

Ricky has seen the takings of the café, and there is not a load of profit there.   

"More profit than what we sell"

“There’s more profit in food than what we sell,” she informs him, and he deduces that things must be going badly.

"I'm considering closing the business"

“Yes, they are – I’m considering closing the business,” Sara groans, “I don’t know why I’m telling you.”   He suggests that if work is becoming strain, 

Ricky suggests desperate measures

she should do a ‘handbrake turn’ and then get on with her life.

"That's the best advice I've had for a long time'

She regards that as the best advice she has had for a long time, but urges him not to say a word about this to anyone, and he agrees.   

"Right, I will go now"

Now she agrees to vacate the café.

"I've cashed up and put it in the safe"

Colin returns to the shop just as Kath is locking the door;  “I’ve cashed up, and put it in the safe – 

"Make life easier for yourself"

“just make life easier for yourself, and have some faith in me.”   He thanks her for helping him out, 

"Britt was more positive today"

and then Izzy and Gaynor arrive;  he tells them that Britt was more positive today, and that everyone is being very kind.

Gaynor is going to make dinner for him . . .

“I was on my way over – I’m going to make you dinner tonight,” Gaynor informs him, and 

. . . but Izzy is meeting a friend

Izzy apologises that she will not be there, but is meeting a friend in the Deri.

"I haven't had much sleep this week"

In the chippy flat, Colin says that he will not be much company, as he has had very little sleep this week;  “Especially after the doctor listed the things that can make the condition worse.   

"I'm worried that I did something wrong"

“I’m worried, you know, that I did something wrong.”   

"That's how I felt with Elgan"

Gaynor urges him not to feel guilty, and remembers that she always worried she was doing the wrong thing with Elgan – but he cannot think like that.   He relates that everyone seems to have some experience of how to deal with these things;  

"It was lovely to see her smile today!"

“But it was lovely to see her smile today at the hospital – I could almost see the old Britt coming back.   

"I hate seeing her stuck in that place"

“But I hate seeing her stuck in that place – the days can be so long.”

"There's something you can do about it, Col"

Gaynor maintains that there is something he can do about that.

"You could put it on Facebook"

In the Deri, Ricky suggests to Tyler that he could post on Facebook that he is looking for Sali Malis, and Tyler points out that Izzy should do it, as it was her idea.   

"The rest of the teachers can follow the boss's example"

She responds, “Well, Mam is willing to do it, so the rest of the teachers can follow the boss’s example!”

Kath is of the opinion that they should not hold it next week;  

"There might be two funerals in the village"

“There might be two funerals in the village – you don’t want dozens of Sali Malis mixing with mourners, do you?”   However, she does not have any idea when the funerals will be.

"Go for it – we need a laugh!"

“If we postpone it, it will be the holidays,” Izzy worries, and Ricky says that they should go for it, as they need to have a laugh in this place;  they do not get many chances for a session.

"Got a date, have you?"

Eifion has arrived, and remarks that Izzy looks very smart;  he wonders if she has a date, then offers to get her a G&T.

Colin and Gaynor are reminiscing

Colin and Gaynor are looking through old photos;  

"This one would be perfect"

she selects one which would be perfect to put next to Britt’s bed.   Then she picks up an ornament, 

Colin remembers a weekend in Tenby

and he comments, “That would remind Britt of a weekend we had in Tenby – 

"We went over to Caldey Island"

“we went over to Caldey Island in the boat – we saw the monastery . . .”

"You were with me, Colin"

He is interrupted by Gaynor, who reminds him that he in fact went there with her, and she remembers giving him a mouthful for wasting money on that ornament.

"What's wrong with me?"

“Yes, you’re right – what’s wrong with me?” he sighs, and thanks her for the food and the company.   

"I hope you have a better night's sleep tonight"

She will put the items in the box for him to take tomorrow when he goes to visit Britt.   

“I hope you get a better night’s sleep tonight,” she says, 

Then she discovers . . .

but when she walks back into the room from the kitchen, 

. . . that he is already asleep

Colin is already asleep, so she covers him with a blanket.

Dai and Diane are doing some babysitting

Sara joins Jason at the bar in the Deri, looking rather more optimistic;  “Your mother and Dai offered to babysit, and I was not going to say no – as long as you’re not sulking.   

"You are sulking – but you're still lovely!"

“You are – but you’re still lovely!”

"Sorry I was so negative"

He wonders what has caused this change of mood, and she apologises for being so negative earlier.   He thinks that he probably misses Australia;  “Being outside, warm summers.”   

"The three of us could go camping"

She suggests that the three of them could go camping, but says that finding the time is the problem.

"Does Ifan like Sali Mali?"

Izzy asks if Ifan likes Sali Mali, and Jason wonders why everyone is talking about her today;  

"We need you to dress up!"

“We’re going for a record, and we need you to dress up!”she says, but he is very reluctant.

"If you persuade the rugby boys to take part"

“If you can persuade the rugby boys to take part, I’ll think about it,” he replies.   

"To hide the smell of manure, is it?"

Then Eifion joins them, and Jason remarks disparagingly about the amount of aftershave he is wearing.   “To hide the smell of the manure, is it?   Have you got a date, Eifion?”

"There are plenty of good-looking women around"

He replies that there are plenty of good-looking women around and walks away.   

"Gone back to women, has he?"

“He’s gone back to women, has he?” Jason remarks to Sara, and she says that it looks like it.

Izzy does not like the sound of this

“Why would you go to all the effort of leaving Cadno to chase men, if you just go back to chasing women again?” he wonders, 

"Can't he decide, or what?"

“Can’t he decide, or what?”

Izzy makes a hasty exit

Izzy suddenly looks rather upset by this and decides to leave;  

"Where are you going?"

on her way out, Eifion asks where she is going, and she says that she has to cancel tonight, and that she cannot go to Swansea with him.   

"I'll phone you sometime, OK?"

“I’ll phone you sometime, OK?”   He is left looking very confused.