7 October 2021

Jinx is guarding his masterpiece

We see Jinx, who has slept all night out in the street, guarding his statue, which is covered with plastic sheeting.   Tesni comes along the street and is surprised to see him there, 

Griffiths brings his breakfast

but Griffiths warns her to keep away, so that the artist can have his reward.   He says, “No artist can live without his bacon sandwich and a strong coffee.”

"I had to protect it"

Jinx suddenly wakes up and informs Tesni that he had to protect his work after he had finished;  

"We're lucky to have you living in the valley"

“Such sacrifice – we’re lucky to have you living in the valley,” Griffiths goes on.   Jinx realises that he mentioned coffee, 

Jinx will not allow them a preview

but apparently it is in exchange for a preview of the statue;  this is definitely ruled out by Jinx.   

"I hope you put the plaque on straight"

Griffiths hopes that he put the plaque on straight, but it is pointed out that it is rather dark at 2:00am, when Jinx completed it;  he is given his breakfast, and Tesni offers to check that the plaque is straight.   

"You'll have to wait like everyone else"

However he sternly tells her to keep away;  “You’ll have to wait like everyone else.”

"There's no need to be nervous, Mam"

At Penrhewl, Eileen is preparing for her meeting with the governors, and Sioned stresses that she has no need to be nervous.   Eileen is particularly worried about Delmé, who allegedly ‘forgot’ to include her in the original e-mail;  

"Delmé wants Gaynor to suffer"

“I’m telling you, he wants Gaynor to suffer by losing everything,” she says, but Sioned is quite sure that she can charm a man like him – and she knows how to argue.

“Just think how happy we’ll be when we get the planning permission,” Sioned adds.   

"I forgot the invoice book"

There is a knock at the door and DJ comes in;  he apologises to Sioned, but had forgotten to take the invoice book.   Eileen tells him that it is on the table, and as soon as he picks it up, 

"You've got it now, so you can go"

Sioned is anxious for him to go, which he does.

"Right, I have to enchant Delmé"

is anxious to leave for the meeting, or she will have no chance of enchanting Delmé.

"Look, I've got him a rugby shirt"

Tyler has bought a rugby shirt for the baby and points out to Dani, that it has socks to match.   

"But I've got one in the right colour"

Then Aled comes in and protests that he has also bought one, but it is in the right colour;  “I was waiting for you to choose a name, so I could have it printed on,” he tells Dani.

Again they start arguing with each other, 

"I've got enough on my plate without your nonsense!"

and she tells them she has enough on her plate without their nonsense;  “I’m taking the little one out for a walk – I think it’s time,” she says, but she does not want anyone to come with her, confident that she will be fine.   

"Go on – shoo!"

She instructs them to go.

"What have you forgotten now?"

Sioned is busy packing veg boxes when DJ appears in the doorway again;    “What have you forgotten now?” she demands, and he says he has been thinking of a way to move on – out of this mess.

He proposes a timetable

“I know it’s my fault, so there’s no need to point it out to me again,” he goes on, and she wants to know what is his plan.   “A timetable, like a type of rota – we know when the other has lunch or a cup of tea, and then we stick to the times.”

"What happens if you forget something again?"

She wonders what happens if he forgets something again, 

"I'll have to be more organised"

and he replies that he will have to be more organised.   

"You?   Organised?"

“You?   Organised?” she laughs, “Like the time when you organise the Young Farmers’ treasure hunt?   

"You lost half the cars on the common"

“You lost half the cars on the common – 

DJ remembers that event

“Wyn Pen Cnwch had to go round the county twice!”

"Let me know what you think of the idea"

Then there is a pause, and he asks her to let him know what she thinks of the idea of the timetable.   He leaves the house again, while Sioned appears emotional.

Britt is still relying on Tyler 

Rhys is surprised to see that Britt is having another lesson with Tyler;  she points out that it is free, 

"Hope there's a St John Ambulance standing by"

and Rhys hopes that there is a St John ambulance standing by.   

Tyler wants a word with Rhys

Tyler sends Britt off on a jog, and goes after Rhys;  “Come over to the house when I’ve finished here – I want a word with you,” he says.

"Thanks for letting me know, Delmé"

Gaynor is sitting on the stairs and is being told the result of the governors’ meeting by Delmé;  she looks rather downcast, 

"Well – whats the verdict?"

so Hywel asks what the verdict was.   

"They want me to take early retirement"

“They’ll drop the case against me if I decide to take early retirement,” she tells him, “I can’t believe it!”

"That's good news, isn't it?"

Hywel, of course, regards it as good news, but Gaynor protests that she is not ready, and has no idea what she is going to do;  

"I'll go round the bend here by myself"

“I’ll go round the bend here by myself without anything to do,” but Hywel stresses that retirement does not mean retirement these days.

"You could be an educational advisor"

“You could have a job as an educational advisor or something – it’s a perfect result for you,” he insists, 

"You're a very lucky woman"

“You’re a very lucky woman – you deserve it after all these years of service.”   He appears very pleased that his scheme has worked, 

Gaynor does not look enthusiastic

but Gaynor is harbouring serious doubts.

"Have you whipped Britt into shape, then?"

When Rhys goes to number 7, he asks if Tyler has managed to whip Britt into shape.   

"I know you're upset"

“I know you’re upset that I’ve started this business, and you’re doing everything you can to be a pain in the backside,” Tyler comments.

Rhys supposes that there is a gap in the market, and in any case he does not know if he will carry on with the gym;  

"There must be an easier way of making a living"

“It’s a lot of cost and hassle – and there’s the responsibility – there must be an easier way of making a living.”   Tyler suggests that he does not have to give up entirely, and that is why he wanted a chat.

"You could join me with the online stuff"

“You could join me with the online stuff,” he proposes, 

"I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me"

but Rhys does not want anyone to feel sorry for him, insisting that he would have closed the gym whether Tyler was doing his stuff or not.

Tyler denies that he is feeling sorry for Rhys, but is struggling with his own work, and emphasises that they offer different things;  

"We could focus on specialist stuff, then"

“We could focus on specialist stuff, then.”   

Rhys considers the matter

This offer causes Rhys to think.

Dani comes through the alley . . .

Dani walks through the alley, pushing the pram, and notices the group of people gathered outside Cwm Delhi for the unveiling ceremony;  

. . . and notices the unveiling ceremony

Colin runs across to join them.   

"Where is everyone?"

Griffiths demands, “Where is everyone?   I’ve told the Western Post and CwmFM,” and Jinx replies that he really cannot expect a crowd.

"You've got a cheek, coming here"

Colin comments to Mark, “You’ve got a cheek, coming here,” and Mark wonders what will happen if someone has proof that all this is nonsense.   “Well, that’s Griffith’s fault for not doing his homework, says Colin.

"Come on, Griffiths, get on with it!"

Siôn urges Griffiths to get on with it; “I’ve got a business to run!” and Jinx remarks that there is no point waiting for News at One to arrive.

Griffiths launches into his speech

The speech begins, “Thank you, the loyal and enthusiastic group for coming out to celebrate one of the valley’s historical giants – an  important icon.   

"As a key councillor on the project"

“As a key councillor on the project, I’d like to thank our partners, Earthstem – and Jinx of course.”

"It's Fflam we want to see!"

He is heckled by Mark, “Come on, Griffiths!” and Colin adds that they want to see Fflam.   

"I wonder why I bother"

The councillor wonders why he bothers and invites Jinx to unveil the statue of Fflam.

The great unveiling takes place . . .

The screen is torn down amidst applause, 

. . . and the audience are rather surprised

but then the onlookers are taken aback to see the diminutive size of the horse atop the large plinth.   

Griffiths is decidedly unimpressed

When Griffiths turns round, he has a considerable shock.

"I'm glad I've got hold of you"

“Hywel is on the phone;  “I’m glad I’ve got hold of you,” he begins, 

The conversation is temporarily interrupted

but then stops abruptly when Gaynor comes into the room.   When she goes out again, he resumes, “Delmé’s been in touch with the good news – 

"Things went exactly as I'd hoped"

“things went exactly as I’d hoped, and that’s thanks to you.   Are you happy?”

"It was a luxury hamper you wanted, wasn't it?"

At the other end, Eileen confirms that she is, and enquires, “It was a luxury hamper you wanted, wasn’t it?” 

"And you did remember the bubbly?"

and he checks that she has put the bubbly in it.   

"Yes, Hywel"

He is pleased to be able to support a local business, so that they can help each other.

"Don't worry about the planning permission"

“And don’t worry about that planning application – I’ll be over in a minute to pick up the hamper,” he says and looks extremely pleased with himself.

Eileen is not happy about 'playing dirty'

Eileen, on the other hand, is troubled and tells Sioned, “Hywel got everything he wanted – but it isn’t right, playing dirty.”   

"That's how the world works, Mam"

Her daughter stresses that is how the world works, and her mother will not regret it when they get the planning permission.

"What on earth is this?"

To say that councillor Griffiths is angry is an understatement;  “What on earth is this?” he demands, and Jinx replies that he gave Jason the measurements for the plinth.   “It’s too small!” shouts Griffiths.

Siôn appreciates its symbolic significance

Siôn considers he has done an excellent job, and summarises the symbolism;  “The black metal represents the centre of the earth, with Fflam leading the miners out to the light,” he enthuses.

However, he incurs the wrath of Griffiths, 

"What kind of mushrooms did you have for breakfast?"

who snarls, “Siôn White, what kind of mushrooms did you have for breakfast this morning?”

Dani retreats into the alley

Dani is hurrying back into the alley when Colin calls to her to stop;  

"Don't say you're too scared to talk to me?"

“Don’t say you’re too scared to talk to me, too?   Everybody’s walking on eggshells around me.”   She just did not want to make things worse, but he replies, 

"Nothing can make it any worse"

“I’ve lost her, Dan – nothing can make it any worse.   Let me see the little one – has he got a name yet?”

"I haven't made my mind up, Col"

Dani has not made her mind up, as there was too much choice;  it is suggested to her that Colin is a good name, 

Colin looks at the baby

and he describes the baby as, 

"Perfect – considering who his father is!"

“Perfect – considering who his father is!   I remember the first few days with Izzy and Lois – they were very special times.   I’ll tell you one thing – this little one won’t be any the wiser that his father’s not around – he’ll always want you.   

"Make the most of it, Dan"

“Make the most of it, Dan, because, believe you me, 

Dani looks very serious

“we have no idea how long we’re going to be on this earth.”

Hywel brings in the luxury hamper . . .

Hywel is back at Llwyncelyn after collecting the hamper, 

. . . but the surprise is spoiled

but is disturbed by Gaynor, who comes in through the back door.   “You’ve spoiled the surprise now,” he grumbles, “But we have to celebrate your retirement,” 

Gaynor is very appreciative

and she is very impressed with the contents of the hamper.

"You're very comfortable with the idea of my retirement"

“Hywel, you’re very comfortable with this idea of my retirement,” she says.   He points out that it makes sense, and she has now got herself out of a huge hole.

"You didn't plant a seed in someone's head, did you?"

“You didn’t plant a seed in someone’s head behind my back, did you?” she asks, and he admits that he might have discussed it, but stresses that it is a fresh start for her.   “I can’t believe you did that – I know I could have lost everything – 

"I've got all day to relax"

“so thank you for listening to me and being so thoughtful,” she tells him, “I’d better have a bath now – I’ve got all day to relax.   You’d better get used to living with a lady of leisure.”

"We need to take more pickles to Cross Hands"

Eileen announces that they need to take some pickles to the garden centre in Cross Hands, where they have sold out, and she tells Sioned to go, while she finishes the boxes, 

"No, I'll finish them, Mam"

but Sioned insists on finishing them as she cannot understand her mother’s handwriting.

“Anyway, I know that you like to have a look around while you’re there,” she adds;  she is quite sure that she can deal with DJ if he wants anything.

Griffiths moans about artists

“The problem with artists is they think I can do what they like with the hard-earned money of business-people,” moans Griffiths to Siôn in the Deri, 

"Earthstem – polluting petro-chemical company!"

but Tesni interrupts to point out that it is money from a company like Earthstem, one of the worst polluting petro-chemical companies.

"That weak excuse for an artist!"

Griffiths seems to go quiet after that, but when Jinx comes in, he starts again, “Thowing all that good money at that weak excuse for an artist over there.”   

"Jinx has a lot to offer society"

Siôn insists that Jinx has a lot to offer society, but this is dismissed by Griffiths;  

"Half-witted hippy!"

“There we go – I would expect anything else from a half-witted hippy, who’s making a loss, selling Welsh books!” and he storms out of the pub.

"I prefer a half-witted hippy any day"

This understandably angers Siôn, but Tesni tells him to ignore him;  “I prefer a half witted hippy any day,” she exclaims.

The baby is more active now

As the baby moves about in his cot, Dani is on the phone;  

"It's only right Dadi knows the name first . . ."

“It’s only right that Dadi knows the name first – so what do you think about – hold on, I’m going to tell you now – 

". . . Gabriel"

“Gabriel?   Yeah – oh, good.   We’re fine, I just miss you, you know.   You have to go now?   OK, so long.”

Here he comes again

DJ appears in Penrhewl yet again and compliments Sioned on her veg boxes;  “I think the world of you,” he says.

"I can't do this, DJ"

She sadly informs him that she cannot do this;  “Even with a timetable, having you around the place is hurting me too much.”   

"I wouldn't do anything to hurt you"

He insists that he would not do anything to hurt her, 

"But that's exactly what you've done"

but she points out, “That’s exactly what you have done.   I want you to respect me when I ask you to look for another job.”

"You want me to leave Penrhewl?"

“You want me to leave Penrhewl?” he asks, and she replies that what she wants is for him to leave Cwmderi.

"Every time I see you, you break my heart"

“Every time I see you, you break my heart – and the fact that we’re getting along so well just makes things harder – sorry.”   

"I made a mess of the best thing that ever happened"

He confesses that he is the one who is sorry for making a mess of the best thing that has ever happened to him;  but if that is what she wants, of course he will leave.

“Just give me a couple of days to get my stuff together and find something else,” he begs her, 

Sioned is becoming tearful

and she agrees, through her tears.   

"I'll be gone – out of your life, once and for all"

“Then I’ll be gone – out of your life, once and for all.”

He leaves the farmhouse, 

She almost calls him back . . .

and for a moment, it looks as if Sioned might call him back, 

. . . then bursts into tears

but she does not, instead weeping bitterly.