Cwmderi Diary 2015: 15 October 2015

Sheryl looks depressed

Sheryl lies in the hospital bed, looking miserable, when Hywel comes in, asking, “Is Meilyr all right?”

"Is Meilyr all right?"

Sheryl tells him the baby is fast asleep, but he need not worry, as babies often have difficulty breathing at first.

"Isn't he gorgeous? A bit like his father!"

Hywel takes a look, and comments, “Isn’t he gorgeous? A bit like his father!”

Sheryl still looks unhappy, and explains,

Sheryl is worrying about the impending surgery

“I saw the doctor – he wanted to talk about me, and they are making arrangements for my heart surgery. They want to do it in six weeks, once I am strong enough.”

"You went out of your way to spoil things!"

Back from Anglesey, Anita gets out of her car and asks, “Diane, can I have a word with you? You went out of your way to spoil things for me! I wanted a quiet and dignified day with no arguments – why did you phone Nansi Furlong?”

"It was Julie's fault"

Diane blames Julie for egging her on, but Anita continues,

"Blaming someone else!"

“There we go – blaming someone else! Stirring the pot, then playing the innocent!”

Diane tells her, “Sheryl has had her baby, if you’re interested. I’m going to Llwyncelyn to see him,” and stalks off.

"Oi, get that car moved!"

Then Eifion in his uniform arrives on the scene, warning Anita that if she does not move her car in two minutes, he will issue a ticket.

Debbie visits Maes-y-Deri

Debbie visits Maes-y-Deri, where Mark and Ricky did not have much sleep; Mark goes off on his round, warning Ricky that he cannot have another day off school.

"You took your time!"

Vicky comes downstairs, sees her mother and exclaims, “What are you doing here? You took your time, coming to apologise!”

Ricky warns them that Gabriela is moving back . . .

Ricky warns them they will have to sort out their differences, as Gabriela is moving back there today.

. . . and Debbie appears really sorry

Debbie emphasises how sorry she is, and it appears that they have made peace, but when Ricky suggests that Vicky can now go and pack, she has other ideas.

“No, I’m staying here,” she announces, “There’s more room and more babysitters!”

"I'm working on a new idea"

Back inside number 10, Kelly tells Anita, “I could strangle Diane for what she did – she’s lucky I’m too busy to fall out with people. I’m working on a new idea to remember Meic properly – an Art Competition for young people, on the theme of community. That was important to Meic!”

Anita and Gabriela think it a good idea

Both Gabriela and Anita think that a good idea, and then Kelly tells them that she and Anita will be on CwmFM to launch the competition this afternoon.

Gwyneth is getting cold feet

In the café, Sioned insists that Gwyneth has nothing to worry about – it is just a case of playing music. Gwyneth is less confident; “What if I press the wrong button? I’ve hardly seen Hywel since the baby arrived.”

"I'm going to beg for a loan"

Sioned reveals that she is going to the bank, “To beg for a loan,”

Sioned debates just how many buttons

and Gwyneth advises her to undo a few buttons, and they might give her a fortune.

Mark comes in, delivering bills, and Debbie thanks him for letting Vicky stay at Maes-y-Deri;

"Gabriela can stay with Anita"

“It’s much better there, with more room and a big garden. A flat over the café is no place for a baby. You don’t have to offer Gabriela a room, as she can stay with Anita – she is family!”

During the last sentence, Gabriela has come into the café, and tells them, “Don’t stop talking on my account.”

Meilyr is about to go home

At the hospital, Sheryl is dressed and Meilyr is in his carrycot, ready to go home. “I’ll be back in here before I know it!” frets Sheryl, and Hywel urges her not to let it spoil today. “My life could be in danger,” she continues, “How am I expected to rest with a new-born baby?”

"Why did you offer to take Rhys to Heathrow?"

Then she takes a different tack; “Why did you offer to take Rhys to Heathrow today?” Hywel points out that it was arranged ages ago, but Sheryl maintains he could have changed his plans.

"I don't want him to think he comes second"

When he says that he does not want Rhys to think he comes second to the baby, and he is going to America for months, she complains,

"So Meilyr comes second today?"

“So Meilyr comes second today? That’s a good start.”

He picks up the baby and leaves, with Sheryl somewhat lagging behind.

"We must organise a party"

In the café, Mark tells Gabriela that Vicky will be out of there by this afternoon, but she surprises him by saying, “She doesn’t have to go – now the ashes have been scattered, it’s time for me to go home.”

“You can’t go without a party,” insists Mark, “I’ll speak to Britt and book the Deri.”

"I'm leaving today"

However, Gabriela tells him there is no time for a party, as she is leaving today for Cardiff, where she will visit friends before her flight.

"Welcome to a new programme"

Meanwhile on the café radio, Gwyneth is starting her new career; “Good afternoon and welcome to a new programme on CwmFM. I’m Gwyneth Jones, and I’ll be keeping you company for the next few hour.

"I'm joined by Kelly Evans and Anita Pierce"

“I’m joined by Kelly Evans, and Anita Pierce is back. They’re here to launch a new competition, to remember a special man.”

Diane listens

At Bryntirion, Diane interrupts her dusting to listen to the radio;

Kelly explains the competition

“The competition is sponsored by the Western Post,” says Kelly, “And is open to those under 18 – we’re looking for a piece of art on the theme of ‘Community’.”

Diane has to spoil things

Diane picks up her phone, and soon, Gwyneth hears via her headphones,

A voice tells Gwyneth there is a caller on the line

“We have some interest already – Councillor Diane Ashurst is on the line. I hope you don’t want to compete – it’s for people under 18.”

Diane announces, “On behalf of Antur Cwmderi, I’d like to donate a cabinet in which to display all the entries.” Anita grimaces, and Gwyneth thinks this might be the right moment for a song.

"That Diane is so self-important!"

However, she has not quite mastered the art of the faders, so Anita’s next comment is broadcast to Cwmderi; “That Diane is so self-important!”

"I thought you could help me"

Sioned goes to visit Eifion and informs him, “I’ve decided to expand Deri Deithio, and thought you could help.” Eifion deduces she wants a loan, but she was thinking more in terms of “investment”. The bank has turned her down, and she wants £30,000 to buy a classic car.

"You can get one cheaper than that!"

Eifion points out that they can be found much cheaper than that, but she insists that she wants an impressive, chauffeur-driven one,

She hopes her work will pay off

and presents him with her business plan.

Diane is very taken with the baby

Diane is an unwelcome visitor at Llwyncelyn,

Diane does not know how Julie could leave him

where she is admiring the baby, and tells Sheryl that she promised Julie she would keep an eye on her. “How Mam-gu can go on a cruise now that you’re here, I don’t know,” she tells Meilyr.

"She's more of a hindrance"

Sheryl informs her that she wanted her mother to go; “I love her, but she’s more of a hindrance than help, and she really winds Hywel up.”

"She does the same with Dai!"

Diane laughs; “She does the same with Dai – that’s why I like her so much!”

Sioned promotes her venture

Sioned continues her hard-sell; “I’ve done my research, and no-one round here offers that service.” Eifion maintains there may not be any demand for it, but she is adamant; “Everyone wants a luxury car on their wedding day or prom. Chauffeur-driven cars are even popular for birthdays – there are young people with rich parents everywhere.”

Eifion comments, “Bobi and Arthur will go on the back of the tractor!”

"I'm obviously wasting my time!"

so Sioned assumes she is wasting her time and gets up. He assures her, “I don’t want to miss an opportunity, but I don’t want to make a mistake. Leave it with me, and I’ll contact you.” Sioned leaves, rather deflated.

And now another visitor arrives

Anita takes flowers to Sheryl, and tells her that Wil has been asking about the baby. Diane mentions the art competition, and Anita’s appearance on radio;

"You called me self-important!"

“I don’t know how she expects anyone to take part after she disparages people on air – you called me self-important!” she grumbles.

"Well, you shouldn't have phoned!"

“Well, you should not have phoned in,” is the answer, “Spending Antur money without permission!” Their argument becomes progressively louder, until Sheryl reminds them that the baby is there.

"You're like children!"

“You’re like children! Don’t you think it’s time to stop this nonsense?” Anita quickly leaves.

"I am family, unlike Gabriela"

Mark is telling off Ricky for bringing Vicky to the house without asking. Vicky interrupts, “I am family – unlike Gabriela!” but Mark protests that she is not related to him.

Gabriela is leaving

Gabriela comes in to collect her things, but Vicky announces, “I’ve packed for you – your stuff was in my way!”

She hugs Mark

Gabriela hugs Mark and Ricky,

Vicky cannot wait to see the back of her

and Vicky is so keen for her to go that she carries her bag.

"Peace – at last!"

Sheryl finally manages to get rid of Diane; as she closes the door, she tells Meilyr, “Peace – at last!”

As John Post loads the taxi, Gabriela says her goodbyes to Anita and Mark. Anita tells Kelly that it feels like losing the last part of Meic.

"Get lost, Diane!"

Diane comes across and says she thinks it is time they talked, but Kelly intervenes, “Get lost, Diane! Auntie Anita has nothing to say to you!”

"Don't make things too simple for her"

and as Diane walks away, comments to Anita, “You don’t want to make things too simple for her, do you?”

"You're welcome in Patagonia any time"

Gabriela assures Mark he is welcome in Patagonia any time, but he maintains he is unable to afford that.

"Right, you take Nicky!"

As the taxi drives away, Vicky tells Mark, “Right, you take Nicky – I’m off to get the rest of my stuff.”

Mark is left "holding the baby"

He is left alone with the baby.

Sioned is optimistic . . .

Eifion comes to the Deri flat and asks, “I assume that Ed knows about this business plan? It’s a good idea, and you’ve worked hard, but I have one condition.