29 April 2025

Jinx take croissants from the oven 

As Jinx takes out the croissants from the oven, 

"You deserve to be spoiled"

he tells Ffion, “You deserve to be spoiled, after what’s happened to you.”   

"I can do some things for myself"

She protests that she can do some things for herself 

"How about a film night?"

and he continues, “I thought we could do something tonight – how about a film night?”

Ffion groans that she cannot be bothered;  

"I know you're trying to help, but . . ."

“I know you’re trying to help, but I’ll never get better if you do everything for me.”

"I've got some good news for you"

Then there is a cheery voice from the front door and in comes Kelly, announcing, “Everyone hunky-dory today, then?   Right, I’ve got some good news for you – 

"Cwmderi's newest entrepreneur!"

“you’re looking at Cwmderi’s newest entrepreneur – yours truly!”

She hands them two small boxes, informing them that they are breakfast wraps;  Ffion simply sighs, “More food!”

"You're going to be my guinea pigs"

Undeterred, Kelly continues, “I’ve taken over Fflamingo and you’re the lucky people who are going to be my guinea pigs.”   

"Of course I will!"

Jinx must now go, and wonders whether Ffion will be all right on her own.   Ffion growls that of course she will.   He takes his breakfast wrap and a croissant with him.   Kelly can sense a bit of tension here.

"There's no muesli left"

the shop flat, Siôn complains that there is no muesli left, so Eileen directs him to the granola at the back of the cupboard and enquires whether he is nervous about today.   “I’m only seeing the GP,” he answers, 

"There's nothing wrong with admitting it, Siôn . . ."

but she considers it quite obvious that he is nervous and there is nothing wrong with admitting it.

". . . you've been worrying for days"

“You’ve been worrying for days,” she goes on 

"I'm not very fond of doctors"

and he admits that he is not very fond of doctors, despite the fact that he married one.

"You shouldn't be worrying about some huge operation"

“I think you should start enjoying yourself,” Eileen recommends, “Not worry about some huge operation – you’re almost 60.”   He instructs her to stop talking about his age, but she takes no notice, 

"Look what happened to your wrist"

“It’s true – you won’t be able to bounce back from this operation like a 20 year-old.   Look what happened to your wrist.”

"That was an accident"

He points out that was an accident, but she continues nevertheless, “All I’m saying is, we both know how short life is – we have to make the most of every minute we have.   Do you really want to waste months getting over an operation you don’t want to have?”   It is obvious that Siôn is taking note of her words.

"I hate feeling so dependent on people"

At Deri Fawr, Kelly is giving Ffion a manicure as well as some facial treatment;  Ffion looks at herself in the mirror and moans that she hates feeling so dependent on people.

"It won't last for ever, will it?"

“It won’t last for ever, will it?” Kelly tells her, 

"What happens if I don't get better?"

but Ffion wonders what happens if she does not get better – what about her job?

"You just need time, Ffion"

“There’s no reason to think that you won’t make a full recovery, OK?   You just need time.”   Ffion complains that she has plenty of that;  she has nothing to do apart from sit there, thinking about things.   Jinx is trying his best, but she maintains that he is suffocating her

"I'll be coming over later on"

Kelly’s phone rings and she finds that it is Rhys;  “Yeah, I’ll be coming over later on – why?   Well, I can’t come over now, but thanks for letting me know.”

"Just Rhys, getting his knickers in a twist"

She explains that it is just Rhys getting his knickers in a twist, and Ffion encourages her to go she wants.   “And risk the wrath of Matron Jinx?   I don’t think so,” says Kelly.

"I'd appreciate the peace"

Ffion insists that she does not need a babysitter, while Kelly has a new business to keep her busy, “And, to be honest, I’d appreciate the peace – you know what I mean.”   Kelly double-checks that she is sure before leaving.

Jinx is on his way to The Pizza Place

Jinx approaches The Pizza Place when he receives a phone message and Tom is approaching at the same moment.  

"How's Ffion?"

“I’m glad I’ve seen you,” he says, “How’s Ffion?”

"She's more like the old Ffion every day"

Jinx replies that she is more like the old Ffion every day;  

"Gaynor said things weren't too good"

Tom had heard from Gaynor that things were not too good.

“She still gets confused – but she’s getting better,” says Jinx, but then finds that Kelly is notifying him that Ffion is now without a companion, so he asks whether Gaynor will be around later.

Tom says that she is working all day;  

"Kelly had to leave early"

“It’s Kelly turn on the rota, but she’s texted to say she had to leave early.   

". . . could you go over to see Ffion?"

“I know it’s asking a lot, but could you go over to see Ffion today?”

In view of the circumstances, this comes as rather a shock to Tom, 

"I hardly know her"

who says that he hardly knows her.   “But it’s only a few steps from your office,” Jinx points out, “Just pop in a couple of times while you’re at work – 

"I'm worried she'll remember something"

“I’m worried she’s going to remember something while I’m not there.   Or worse, that whoever did this will come back!”

Tom thanks that it might be a good idea

This causes Tom to think that it may be in his best interests to go to see Ffion after all.   When promised a large pizza for his trouble, Tom’s mind is made up.   He is sure that he can postpone his meeting until tomorrow.

Iolo finds his father at the surgery

Siôn sits anxiously in the surgery, awaiting his appointment, when Iolo  comes in, worried that he was going to be too late.   

"What are you doing here?"

“What are you doing here?” Siôn demands.   

"Look, I was nervous as well"

Iolo knew very very well that his father was worried and thought that he might like some company.   “Look, I was nervous as well – but I felt so much better after talking to a professional about it – you’ll be fine.   

"Completely happy that the risk is low"

“The doctors would never go ahead unless they're completely happy that the risk is low.”

Siôn is called for his appointment

This conversation is brought to an end as Siôn White’s name is called he goes for his appointment.   Iolo will be waiting when he comes out.

Kelly approaches Tamed . . .

Kelly walks towards the deli, 

. . . and reads the notice

where a notice is prominently displayed by the door, reading, ‘10% off sandwiches and wraps today’.

"Worried about the competition, are you?"

Eileen comes out and stands in the doorway with her arms folded;  “Worried about the competition, are
you?” says Kelly, “That’s why you wanted to buy the van.”

"I don't think a food van is competition"

“I don’t think a food van is competition for Tamed!” Eileen sneers, but Kelly suggests that actions speak louder than words.

"You've got your empire, yeah?"

“You’ve got your empire, yeah?   Penrhewl, the shop, this place – the van is the only thing I’ve got and I really, really need it to work.   

"Surely there's enough business for both of us"

“Surely there’s enough business for both of us without resorting to this sort of thing.”

"It's not me who's afraid of competition"

Eileen is totally unmoved by this and caustically remarks, “It looks like it’s not me who’s afraid of a little bit of competition,” 

Eileen goes back into the shop

then goes back into the shop.

"How did it go, Dad?"

Iolo is looking at his phone when his father returns;  he asks how it went and what are the next steps.   

"I have to wait for the tests"

“I have to wait to hear when I can go for the tests,” says Siôn and Iolo is pleased that the process has been started, which is the important thing.   

"Alex will be so grateful"

He knows that Alex will be extremely grateful, 

There is something Siôn is not saying

but his father appears to be withholding something.

"Jinx asked me to call in"

At Deri Fawr, Ffion is surprised to see Tom and asks if everything is all right;  “Jinx asked me to call in,” he replies.   Ffion assumes that this is to ‘babysit’ her, 

". . . only to make sure you're all right"

but he insists that it is only to make sure that she is all right.

"I don't need a man I hardly know" 

“Well, thank you, but I don’t need a man I hardly know to look after me, she tells him.   He understands that, but says that Jinx is just worried;  

"I'll leave you alone, then"

he can see that she is obviously fine, so will leave her alone.   He is sorry for disturbing her.

“Sorry, I’m not angry with you – it’s just . . . everything,” Ffion groans, “You’re here now, so do you want a cup of tea?   Being ill is really boring!”   

"Milk, no sugar"

He accepts her offer and he appears to be developing a new plan.

"Did you see the poster in Tamed?"

Rhys walks towards Kelly’s van and asks if she saw the poster in Tamed;  “Thanks for the heads-up – 

"I can't afford to lower my prices, like"

“I don’t know what I’m going to do, though,” she mutters, “I can’t afford to lower my prices, like – I’ve only just opened.”   

"If you did, Eileen would match you"

Rhys is very much aware that if she did lower her prices, Eileen would match her – as she is ‘loaded’.

“Thanks, Rhys – exactly what I needed today – a little positivity!” Kelly snarls, then he reveals what he is carrying.   

He reveals the name board

It is a board, carrying the words, ‘Y March Gwyn’ [The White Horse], but she does not see the significance.

"Hear me out, Kelly"

“Hear me out, right – you and I work together – Ceffyl Du and Y March Gwyn.”

"You've rebranded my business without asking me?"

“What?   You’ve rebranded my business without asking me?”   

"It's only an idea"

He insists that it is only an idea.   “An idea you’ve obviously spent loads of money on!” she protests, “What are you trying to do?   Guilt trip me into agreeing or what?   No!   

"This is my business, OK?"

“This is my business, OK?   I’m not going to let you or anyone else muscle on it.”

Rhys gives up . . .

Rhys is suitably deflated and turns to walk away, 

. . . but Kelly is thinking about what he said 

but Kelly is forced to think about what he said.

"You've been through a lot"

At Deri Fawr, as they drink their tea, Tom appreciates that Ffion has been through a lot and enquires about her symptoms, if she does not mind him asking.

"Everything just feels cloudy"

“Everything just feels cloudy – and I don’t remember anything at all about what happened, yet.   Some things are getting clearer, but nothing about that day.   

"I'm burdening you about my problems"

“Sorry – I’m burdening you about my problems.”

Tom tells her not to apologise, then suggests that they find a film to watch, which might take her mind off things.   

"Watching a film would do a world of good"

As he goes to sit down next to her, he says, “When I was a little boy, no matter what the illness was, an afternoon on the sofa, watching a film, would do the world of good.”

"I wouldn't be able to concentrate"

Ffion is not sure that she would be able to concentrate on an entire film, then he suggests a cowboy film, 

"It's up to me to choose!"

but she maintains that it is up to her to choose as she is the patient.

Siôn sees Iolo along the street . . .

Iolo is outside APD, trying to contact his father by phone;  

. . . and keeps out of sight

when Siôn emerges from the alley and sees him, he hides again.   

Eagle-eyed Eileen does not miss much

Eileen comes across the road, demanding, “Why are you avoiding Iolo?”   At first he denies that he is doing any such thing, 

"I can't face another conversation about Alex"

but cannot face another conversation about Alex.

"What did the doctor say?"

Eileen asks what the doctor said;  “I didn’t mention the kidney – just that I was worried about my cholesterol level,” Siôn answers.

"It's your body, Siôn"

“Siôn, it’s your body – you shouldn’t do anything you’re not comfortable with.”   He advises her that Iolo turned up at the surgery;  he did not tell his son – 

"I don't know how I'm going to tell him"

and does not know how he is going to tell him.   

They head back towards the deli

They walk back across the road to the deli together.

"What's your favourite film?"

By now Ffion and Tom appears to have become friends;  she asks what is his favourite film from the 80s and he immediately replies, “Top Gun – there’s no competition.”

Ffion’s favourite is Dirty Dancing – but she admits that Top Gun is in the top five as well.   

"My head's all over the shop"

She is sorry for being rude to him earlier, but her head is all over the shop – she is just fed up with thinking about it all the time.   

"I'm fed up with worrying and trying to remember"

“Fed up with worrying and trying to remember.”

"Putting pressure on yourself won't help"

He advises her not to do so, in that case;  “Putting pressure on yourself to remember isn’t going to help.   When Cheryl attacked me, I found it easier not to think about that day – you know, block it from my mind.”

"Cheryl attacked you?"

Ffion surprised to hear that Cheryl attacked him;  “When we were together in Wrexham,” he explains, 

"It's old news now"

“It’s old news now – it’s the police’s job to find out who did that to you – 

"Your job is to get better"

“your job is to get better and concentrate on the future.”

"It's nice to talk to someone who understands" 

She realises that he is right and says that it is nice to talk to someone who understands.   

"If you want a chat, you know where I am"

“Any time you want a chat, you know where I am,” says Tom.

"I should have talked to you first, Kel"

Rhys comes into the Deri, where Kelly is drinking coffee at the bar;  he confesses that he should not have ordered that sign before talking to her.   He is sorry about that.

"Perhaps I was a bit of a drama queen"

Kelly concedes, “Perhaps I was a bit of a drama queen – it’s just that things with Auntie Anita are making me really touchy at the moment.”   

"I do think working together is a good idea"

He insists that he was not trying to put pressure on her, but he does think that working together is a good idea.   

"Go on, then – convince me"

“Go on, then – convince me,” she challenges him.

"To do that, you have to come with me"

“OK – but to do that, you have to come with me – 

"Where?"

“finish your coffee 

"You'll find out when we get there"

“and you’ll find out where.”

Jinx returns to Deri Fawr 

Tom and Ffion are chatting like old friends when Jinx returns;  

"Someone's having a good time"

“Someone’s having a good time – what’s so funny?” he asks.

"I'm just being silly"

Ffion replies that it is just this film, with Tom adding that he is being silly.   

"The company has been terrible!"

“The company has been terrible!” exclaims Ffion.

“You’re the one who forced me to watch Pretty Woman, 

"No man should have to suffer that!"

“which is more than any man should have to suffer!” Tom objects.   Jinx thanks him for covering today.

Ffion says that she does feel better today, thanks to him and Kelly.   

"I'll never look at Richard Gere in the same way again!"

Tom replies that he has had fun – and will never look at Richard Gere in the same way again!

"He's all right, isn't he?"

After he has gone, Ffion comments, “He’s all right, isn’t he?”   Jinx is glad that she has had a good day, 

"I'm going to have a lie down"

but now she is tired and will go to have a lie down.

'A free pint after buying five wraps'

Rhys’ next suggestion is shown by the posters he has affixed to the van;  ‘A free pint after buying five wraps’.   

"Someone's a clip art fan"

Kelly remarks that someone is a clip art fan.   

"I didn't say I was Picasso"

“Yeah, OK – I didn’t say that I was Picasso,” Rhys reminds her, “What I was trying to say when I bought the new sign was that two heads are better than one.”

They are under surveillance 

What they do not know is that in the background, Eileen is watching, as she is in her way into the Deri.   

"We could help each other out . . ."

Rhys continues, “I’m not suggesting we become official partners or anything, but we could help each other out.   

". . . I think it will help both of us"

“Running your own business is hard – having someone to share ideas, take deliveries, pool marketing money – I think it will help both of us.”

"A pint for five?"

“And the idea of a pint for five?” she says;   

Rhys points out that it would be an incentive for them to come back regularly for wraps;  

"I'm sure they'll have more than one!"

“And if I get them through the door for a pint, well, I’m sure they’ll have more than one.   Come on – it’s worth a shot!”

"Rhys Llywelyn – marketing genius!"

Kelly smiles at him, “Well, who would have thought it?   Rhys Llywelyn, marketing genius!   If I agree, we help each other out, right?   

"I still own the business, right?"

“I still own the business – and I’ll decide the direction of the business.”

"That suits me, Kel"

That arrangement suits Rhys and they agree that they have a deal;  

"I was hoping you'd say that"

he was hoping that she would say that and goes into the brewery to fetch a couple of bottles.

Eileen is still snooping . . .

Eileen has just come out of the Deri again 

. . . as they celebrate the agreement . . .

and is watching as they celebrate the merger of Y March Gwyn and Ceffyl Du, 

. . . but then she continues on her way

then walks away.

Iolo is looking for his father

Iolo has been looking in the deli for his father and then sees Eileen approaching;  he asks whether she has seen Siôn.

"He's in my flat"

“He’s in my flat – I’ve been to get a bottle of wine for dinner,” she answers.   

"H didn't say he was staying with you"

He had not mentioned that he was staying with Eileen tonight, 

"He doesn't have to check with you"

but she reminds him, “Your father is an adult, Iolo – he doesn’t have to check with you every time he wants to stay out.”

"I've been looking into going private"

Iolo just wanted to have a chat with him about the transplant;  he reveals that he has been looking into going private.

"He's not going to donate his kidney!"

He is emphatically interrupted by Eileen;  “He’s not going to donate his kidney!   The GP didn’t say anything, because Siôn didn’t mention becoming a kidney donor.    

"He's too frightened to tell you"

“He’s too frightened to tell you – you should feel ashamed for putting so much pressure on him.   

"You're presumptuous and selfish!"

“You and your half sister are presumptuous and selfish!”   

Off she goes, back to her flat

So saying, she continues towards the shop flat.