12 January 2015

Meic is visiting Kevin in prison

Meic looks at a visiting order from Cardiff Prison;  

Anita is not in favour of this

he hides it on a shelf, but Anita retrieves it after he has gone to the taxi office.

Gaynor's old friend Gareth visits

At Llwyncelyn, a visitor arrives to see Gaynor, an old friend from college days, Gareth;  he did some work on the school extension, and Gaynor wants him to quote for the work at Llwyncelyn.

Diane is window-cleaning at APD

Outside APD, Anita tells Diane she is determined to stop Meic visiting Kevin, 

"You can't stop him saying goodbye to his son!"

but Diane warns she cannot stop Meic saying goodbye to his son.   

Meic insists that he is going

As Meic walks along the street, Anita tries to change his mind, but he emphasises that John is taking him in a taxi.   “I’ve never met anyone as stubborn as you,” says Anita, and Meic replies, “I have – and I’m marrying her tomorrow!”   

Off goes the taxi to Cardiff

He gets in the taxi and leaves.

Jim is disappointed they have no lambs yet

As Jim complains that no lambs have been born yet, DJ is hatching a plan to get rid of the large quantities of meat in the freezer.   

Jim likes the sound of a special meal . . .

Cadno warns Jim that when lambing starts, he will be too tired to do anything, and DJ says he will cook them a special meal.   Jim, who should be at Bryntirion, sits down and relaxes with the Western Post;

. . . so he takes it easy while he waits for it

“Give me a shout when lunch is ready,” he says.

Anita receives good news from Katie

In the café, Anita speaks to Katie on the phone, and tells Diane that she is back home from hospital.   Anita has not booked with Sheryl as she is keeping the wedding secret, but Diane insists she must look her best.   

Hywel says Gaynor is obsessing about this building work

When Hywel comes in, he tells them, “Sir Norman Foster was busy, so Gaynor is looking for quotes!”   Diane boasts that the work at Bryntirion is almost complete;  “After a slight technical hitch, Jim and Eifion are working on it.”

Jim considers this "pansy" is out of place

DJ serves the meal, and Jim comments, “Why spoil it with this pansy?”   

Both Cadno and Jim are highly delighted with their meal . . . 

Cadno thinks it looks like Masterchef, and is delighted with the food.   Even Jim is impressed;  “You’re wasting your talents mucking out sheds!” he enthuses.

. . . but do not like DJ's "pop-up restaurant" idea

However, when DJ announces his idea, to have a “pop-up restaurant” at Penrhewl, they are not very keen, speaking of the extra work involved.   When DJ suggests charging £20 per head, Jim remarks, “I don’t spend that much on a birthday present for Eileen!” and adds, “This is a farm we run here – not a shop!”

Kevin has a visitor

It is visiting time at Cardiff Prison, and Meic arrives to see Kevin.   

He greets his father warmly

At first all is friendly, with Meic informing him that he is back with Anita, and they are getting married tomorrow.   Kevin says, “It didn’t work with Debbie, then?   It’s a shame you messed with her at all!   

"I'm glad you and Mrs P are getting married again!"

“I’m glad you and Mrs P are getting married again.”

He tells Meic he is counting the days until he gets out, but he does not know where he will go – there is nothing in Cwmderi for him now, “Apart from you,” he adds.

"What's wrong, father?"

Noticing Meic’s expression, he asks, “What’s wrong, father?”   When Meic has told him the bad news, Kevin regrets that he has missed his father’s last few months.   “If you hadn’t insisted I must be punished, I wouldn’t be in here!   Do you regret it?”

Then he blames Meic for the fact he is in prison

Meic answers, “As much as you regret raping Sheryl!”

"Bury the past before we bury you?"

Kevin continues, “You expect me to forgive you for all you’ve done, and pretend that all is well?   Bury the past before we bury you?”   

"I love you.   Goodbye."

Then comes the announcement that visiting time is over, and Meic stands up, telling Kevin, “I think the world of you, Kevin, I love you.   Goodbye.”   As the barred door is closed behind Meic, Kevin shouts, “Dad, I didn’t mean it!”   

Kevin tearfully watches Meic leave

Meic turns to look at him, then walks off down the corridor.

The old friends have a not very satisfactory meal

As Gaynor and her friend Gareth eat a meal in the Deri, she complains  that food is cold, 

Gaynor complains to Owain

and tells Ows that standards are slipping lately.   

"We have had a few complaints lately"

He replies, “We have had a few complaints lately,” and Gaynor suggests that Britt should get DJ back in the kitchen.

Cadno, sitting nearby, tells her that DJ already has a job, but is worried that he might be offered the chef’s job.   

Hywel looks rather jealous

Hywel enters, and sees Gaynor again fawning over Gareth;  she tells him, “Gareth persuaded me not to bother with those doors.”

"How much?   £3,300?"

When Gareth has gone, Hywel takes a look at the quote, and is staggered;  “£3,300?   He’s an expert on what?   Being a creep?”   

Diane gives a rough estimate of £2,000

He sees Diane outside APD and asks for a rough estimate of what the job would cost, and receives the answer, “About £2,000.”

Cadno runs the idea past Diane, who is enthusiastic

Cadno mentions the “pop-up restaurant” to Diane, who thinks it is a good idea, as DJ is such a good chef.   Cadno reveals that Jim was impressed by the meal they had at Penrhewl;  “He’s been there all morning,” she says.

Diane goes into the shop to sort out Jim

This displeases Diane, as it means that Eifion has been unsupervised at Bryntirion;  she marches into APD to confront Jim.

They agree to split the profits 50/50

Back at Penrhewl, Cadno gives DJ the go-ahead for his plan, and advises him not to let Eileen know, or she will take over everything.

"Your friend is fleecing you!   It should only cost £2,000!"

Hywel storms home, and shouts at Gaynor that she is being fleeced by her so-called friend.   

Gaynor reminds him about the supporting wall incident

Gaynor replies that he uses superior imported materials, and reminds Hywel what happened at Bryntirion, when a local firm got involved with the works.   

Hywel retorts, “He knows you’re a sentimental friend who earns too much!   But if you want to make a fool of yourself, carry on!”

Meic arrives home, pretending that everything is fine

Anita is worrying about Meic, but he returns safely, telling her that Kevin sends his regards, and everything is well with their relationship.   Then he goes upstairs for a lie-down, so that he will be ready for tomorrow. 

But actually, he feels that he has failed

Once out of sight on the stairs, his face falls and he looks totally depressed.