16 June 2022

It appears that Cai is 'chatting up' Sioned 

Cai has been chatting to Sioned in the Deri;  “It’s been nice to catch up – a lot has happened since I’ve been away,” he says.   

"What did he want, then?"

When DJ returns from the toilet, he is looking suspicious:  “What did he want, then?” and is told that Cai is going to meet Rhys, who will be showing him some houses.   

"I know his type"

Sioned wonders what is wrong with DJ, and he replies, “I just don’t like him, that’s all – I know his type.”

"Because I said I thought he was hot?"

“This is because I said I thought he was hot when I was in school,” realises Sioned, but DJ maintains that you cannot trust blokes like that.   “We’re not here to argue about Cai,” she snarls,

"We need to sort out Deri Fawr"

 “We need to sort out Deri Fawr – the damp in the bedroom is getting worse and you said you’d sort it!”

He points out that he has been busy with the stock, but will have a look at it this afternoon, 

"Why don't we go back to Penrhewl, then?"

adding, “If it’s that bad, why don’t we go back to Penrhewl?   Eileen would be pleased to see us.”

Sioned groans, and he continues, “I’ve heard that Eileen has been phoning around everyone, looking for help.”   Sioned maintains that is exactly what she deserves, 

"I'm not moving back there!"

and is adamant she is not moving back there.

"Lets ask APD to do the work

“Let’s ask APD to do the work,” she suggests, 

"That will cost a fortune!"

but DJ protests that it will cost a fortune, and in any case, John is the landlord, so he should pay.   “How are you going to get John to pay?” Sioned demands, “That will take ages – we’ll find the money – we just need to do the important things first!”

As usual, DJ concedes to her wishes, telling Sioned, “Go and get a quote from APD – and make sure you get a good deal.”   He is going back to Deri Fawr, 

Sioned smiles at Cai . . . 

and Sioned appears pleased with herself as she looks across 

. . . and makes sure thatch notices

towards Cai at the bar.

"Colin, can you come over later . . ."

Colin is walking past APD when he sees Mathew, who asks if he can come over to the flat later;  

". . . around seven?"

“I’ll explain everything then – around seven?”   

"Yes, OK then"

Colin agrees and continues on his way.

There is that new barman again

Rhys has now joined Cai in the Deri, and phones to say they will be viewing a property in ten minutes;  

"We can visit the other two tomorrow"

“We can visit this one now, and the other two houses tomorrow.”   

Cai says that on the way Rhys can tell him how the rugby club is doing;  

"Since Dai left, it's been a shambles!"

“You don’t want to know – since Dai went to Australia, it has been a shambles –at least he knew how to shout at the coaches,” says Rhys.

Cai hopes that when he is back permanently, he may be able to help a bit, and kick a few people up the backside.

Here comes Jinx

Then Jinx comes in, looking rather miserable, and Cai immediately starts winding him up again;  

"Such a smart landlady"

“Here’s a man who’s landed on his feet – living under the same roof as such a smart landlady.   Perhaps I could move in with you – what do you say?”

“Does Ffion know you talk about her like that?” Jinx demands, 

"Ffion's looking for a man who can give her what she wants"

and as he leaves with Rhys, Cai cannot resist adding, “When will you get the message?   Ffion’s looking for a man who can give her what she wants – and you can’t do that!”

"I'm working this afternoon and tonight"

Jaclyn arrives behind the bar and Jinx asks if she has any plans today;  “I’m working this afternoon and tonight,” she answers.   

"How about doing something for an hour . . ?"

He wonders if she fancies doing something in an hour, and she enquires where he proposes going.   

"Your place – some wine"

“Your place – some wine,” he suggests, and she likes the sound of that.

Huwi-John is playing ay the farm

We have a rare glimpse of Huwi-John, playing with his toys on the floor at Penrhewl while Eileen is dozing in a chair;  

Eileen is woken by hungry dogs

she is woken by a dog barking and realises that it is time to feed them.   

"I forgot all about you, Huwi"

As she heads for the door, she turns and says, “Isn’t Mami silly?   I forgot all about you – do you want to feed the dogs with me?” 

They go to feed the dogs

and off they go.

Cai is back from viewing the house

Siôn brings Cai a cup of tea and is told that they went to see a place just outside Cwmderi;  “It was all right, but I’d like to see a few more places before deciding.”   

"There's a from for everything"

He is already completing paperwork for the job, complaining that there is a form for everything.   

"I might have finished it by September"

He might have finished it all by the time he starts in September.

Siôn is full of praise for him

Siôn is proud of him, “You’re a deputy, a good husband to Nesta and a proud father.”   Cai admits that he has not been a good brother-in-law, 

"I'll make it up to you, Siôn"

but now that he is there permanently, he will make up for it.   “You, Nesta and the children will be welcome in Cwmderi,” Siôn assures him.

Jinx prepares to go to Jaclyn's

Jinx has been smartening himself up, 

"Going anywhere nice?"

and Ffion asks, “Going anywhere nice?”   He replies that he is going to see Jaclyn.   

"I though you had decided to put the brakes on things"

“I thought you and her decided to put the brakes on things,” responds Ffion, and he says that things have changed.   

"I don't want you to get hurt"

“Are you sure this is wise?” she demands, “I just don’t want you to get hurt.”

Jinx makes it quite clear that he is old enough to look after himself, and leaves the flat, remarking, 

"Don't wait up"

“I’m not sure what time I’ll be back, so don’t wait up.”   

Ffion does not like this

Ffion looks rather irked, 

She makes a phone call to . . . guess who?

then makes a phone call.”

Cai's laptop with its photo

Cai is looking at his laptop, which bears a photo, presumably of his two daughters, when his phone sounds.   

"This is a nice surprise"

“This is a nice surprise – I was wondering when you would phone,” he says, closing the laptop.

Jinx is handed a glass of wine

Jinx does not appear to be at ease as he sits on the sofa at number 10 and Jaclyn hands him a glass of wine.   

"Well, this is cosy"

“Well, this is cosy,” she comments, “Is everything all right?”   He gives the excuse that the morning has been rather hectic, 

Jaclyn becomes more amorous . . .

and she maintains that she can help with that, as she moves closer to him.

Then her phone sounds, and Jinx seems keen for her to answer it;  

. . . but Jinx is saved by the phone

“It might be important,” he says.   She warns him not to move, and finds that the call is rather concerning;  

"Thanks for letting me know"

“Right, thanks for letting me know,” she groans, 

It is obviously very bad news

and is very upset.

"Who was on the phone?"

Jinx asks who it was, 

"A date for Dylan's plea hearing"

and she tells him, “The police – they’ve had a date for my brother Dylan’s plea hearing – you know what he did.   Don’t think everything in my life is as dramatic as this.”

This is too much for Jinx and he makes a hasty exit

Jinx suddenly comes up with the very unconvincing excuse that he just remembered he has a ‘Pizza Thing’ in Llanarthur tonight and needs to get stuff.   “We can do this some other time – yeah?” he tells Jaclyn and makies a quick exit, 

Jaclyn is left all alone

leaving her in a disturbed state.

Sioned is at APD

Sioned is making enquiries at APD and is told by Mathew, “I’ll need to see the place, and if it’s as bad as you say, I’ll have to put in a damp proof course – which can cost thousands.   

"I'll take a look at it this afternoon"

“But it might be a case of patching up the render – I’ll take a look at it this afternoon and then I’ll put everything in an e-mail for you.”

Sioned gives him the keys

She gives him the keys to Deri Fawr and, on her way to the door, stops to add, “While you’re there, could you give us a quote for a new kitchen and bathroom?   

She also wants a new kitchen and bathroom

“But do me a favour – put that quote in a separate e-mail.”   

Mathew finds this troubling

Mathew looks at her suspiciously, but agrees to do as she says.

"I though you had the rest of the day off"

Jaclyn comes into the Deri and Cassie asks, “What are you doing here?   I thought you had the rest of the day off.”   Jaclyn explains that she was supposed to meet someone, but he cancelled, and that it is complicated.

"I knew it was coming, but it's still a shock"

“I’ve just had one of those days, you know – the police phoned to give me the date of Dylan’s plea hearing.   I knew it was coming, but it’s still a shock.   

"It's hard having to deal with this on my own"

“He will plead not guilty – if it goes to court there’s less chance of him going to prison.   It’s hard having to deal with things like this on my own – things were a lot easier when the family was here.”

"They'll be back in a fortnight"

Cassie tries to console her that Gerwyn and Guto will be back in a fortnight, and then everything will be all right.   

"That's the only thing keeping me going"

“Jaclyn admits that is the only thing keeping her going at the moment and asks for a large gin.

"Sorry it's not much"

Ffion has invited Cai for a meal;  “Sorry it’s not much,” she apologises, 

"We can find something els to keep us going"

but he suggestively indicates that they can find something else to keep them going.   

"And what might that be, then?"

She smiles in anticipation, 

Jinx is back unexpectedly

but then Jinx walks in, and Cai invites him to join them.

"I wasn't expecting you, or I would have . . ."

“I wasn’t expecting you back so soon, or I would have . . .” Ffion says, 

"I only came back to pick this up"

and Jinx maintains that he only came back to pick something up.   

"You don't have to go, Jinx"

She protests that he does not have to go, 

"I don't want to disturb you"

but he does not want to disturb them and walks out of the flat.

“What’s going on between you two?” Cai demands, 

"Eat it before it gets cold"

and Ffion assures him there is nothing, encouraging him to eat the meal before it gets cold, but she does look uncomfortable.

Mathew is expecting visitors

Mathew is preparing drinks and nibbles for the arrival of Colin and Gaynor;  he offers them some wine, but they decline.   

"Why did you invite us here?"

“I don’t want to sound rude, but why did you invite us here?” Gaynor asks.

He should have explained, and finds it rather difficult to begin;  

"I've met someone new"

“The thing is . . . there’s no easy way to say this – I’ve met someone new.”   

Gaynor is glad . . .

Gaynor is pleased to hear this, but Colin less so.   “Are you sure you’re all right with this?” pleads Mathew.

Colin tries to pretend that he is, but without success.   

. . . and Mathew is very relieved

“Thank heavens – I was so worried about telling you,” Mathew gasps, 

"Her name is Tegwen"

“Her name is Tegwen and she works in the Glyndwr.”   

Colin is looking very uneasy"

Colin is looking very uneasy as Gaynor says, “Oh, Tegwen Ifan?   I remember her at school – she’s a very pretty girl – I’m very happy for you.”   Mathew appreciates that, but Colin finds it hard to raise a smile.

Jinx arrives in the Deri

Jinx comes into the Deri, 

"I thought you were working tonight"

and Cassie diagnoses that he looks as if he could do with a drink;  he orders a pint of cider.   “I thought you were working tonight,” interrupts Jaclyn, 

"I arranged some cover"

and he maintains that he has arranged cover,

"If you was to come over to the house . . ."

“Well, if you want to come over to the house, I’ve still got wine,” she encourages him, but he does not think that is a good idea.   “Why not, if you’re not doing anything?” she goes on, 

"I just fancy being on my own"

and he mutters that he just fancies being on his own.   

"Well, it was your idea to do something"

“Well, it was your idea to do something today,”she grumbles.

Jinx snarls that he has just changed his mind, and Jaclyn wonders why he is being like this;  

"Without having deal with your baggage!"

“Because I’ve had enough,” he growls, “I’ve got enough on my plate without having to deal with your baggage – Dylan, Gerwyn, Guto!”

"They're not coming back!"

“Well, you don’t have to worry about Ger and Guts!” she shouts, “They’re not coming back!   But this isn’t about that – 

"There's something else going on"

“there’s something else going on.”   Jinx informs her that it is nothing to do with her and urges Jaclyn to leave him alone, as he walks out of the Deri, presumably leaving behind his pint of cider

"Right, Jaclyn, I'm coming home with you"

Cassie determines that she is going home with Jaclyn, 

So this barman is Craig, is he?

explaining that Craig (another new barman) will cover for her for half an hour.

"Where does Hywel keep his spoons?"

Colin is back at Hywel’s house, and Britt asks if he knows where Hywel keeps his spoons.   

"Mathew's met someone new"

He is very downcast and says that Mathew wanted a chat with him and Gaynor.   “He’s met someone new and . . . I don’t know . . . he wanted our blessing.   

"Everyone's starting to forget about Izzy"

“I just feel like everyone’s starting to forget about Izzy..”

"No-one's going to forget Izzy"

“No-one’s going to forget about Izzy – she was part of our lives,” Britt reminds him, 

Colin is not convinced of that

and will make him a cup of tea.

Jaclyn gets some wine

Jaclyn and Cassie arrive at number ten, and Jaclyn will get some red wine, although stressing that it is not special.   

"Jinx and you – since when?"

“Jinx and you – since when?” Cassie asks.

"We were both looking for a bit of company

“I don’t know, not long – we were both just looking for a bit of company,” Jaclyn answers, and is asked what what the outburst was earlier.   =

"He's been actin oddly for days"

Jaclyn says that he has been acting oddly for days, but it is made clear that he had no right to treat her like that.

"That business with Gerwyn and Guto . . ."

“That business with Gerwyn and Guto – was that true?”   

"They've been offered work in Argentina"

Jaclyn confirms that she got a message from them earlier, saying they had been offered work in Argentina.

“I’ve made such a mess of things,” she groans, 

"You'll get through it"

but Cassie points out that these things happen, and that she will get through it.   “I’m not sure about that,” is the gloomy reply, and Cassie maintains that things will be better tomorrow.

"There's nothing to keep me here any more"

“That’s the thing, Cas – I don’t think things will be different in the morning – no, I have to leave this place!   There’s nothing to keep me here any more.”   

The family in happier times 

She looks across the room to a photograph of the family taken in happier times.

"Compliments to the chef"

Cai comes out of Cysgod y Glyn;  “Tonight was lovely – compliments to the chef,” he says.   Ffion assures him that he is welcome to come over any time.   “Mind you, some pudding would have been nice,” he adds, and she wonders what he had in mind.

"No, Cai – not here"

“You,” he says, and is about to kiss her, 

How could Ffion fail to notice who is along the street?

but she stops him, in case anyone is watching;  

They do kiss . . .

he is confident that no-one is about, so they do in fact kiss.   

. . . and Jinx is in full view

Jinx, however, is walking along the back street and witnesses this;  

He feels very deflated

he leans against the wall, looking dispirited.