[Calling out to his wife] Patsy? [She's in the living room, going over the photo album.]
PatsyBomber... [Puts the photo album down and rushes into the hall.] Oh, Bomber. I'm so glad to see you. [They hug.]
All right, girl. All right. Is there any news at all?
Patsy
[On the verge of tears] No. Nothing. The police come round last night, after you phoned. They wanted a photo of her.
Well, they're onto something.
Patsy
No. It was just routine, they said.
[Softly] Oh, come on. Some keen-eyed young copper's probably spotted her even now.
Patsy
Oh, God, I wish they had! [Breaks down in tears] I wish they had...
[Comforting Patsy] It'll be all right. What about a nice cup of tea, huh? [Patsy just about manages to regain her composure.] The young 'uns gone to school?
Patsy
Yeah, you just missed them. They said they'd come back dinner time to see you. [Goes over to the kitchen door.] Well, go on, then. Sit yourself down, I'll make the tea.
Patsy
Here we are. [Gives Bomber a mug.]
Thanks, my love. What did this note of Tracy's say, then?
Patsy
Just says... [Picks up the note] "Nobody cares about me here, so I'm going somewhere else. Don't worry." [She gives the note to Bomber.]
What does she mean "nobody cares"?
Patsy
I don't know. [Sits in an armchair.]
The two of you haven't been rucking, have you?
Patsy
Bomber, we hardly see enough of each other to say hello, never mind have a ruck. I'm so busy, we only meet in the kitchen at breakfast and teatime. Evenings, she's doing her homework and I'm asleep in this armchair from exhaustion! If she had something on her mind, I'd be a fat lot of use to her. [Sighs] But then, I'm the only one she's got at home now.
Oh, I thought this'd wind up my end of the table.
Patsy
And why shouldn't it? If you'd been here instead of in Germany, none of this would've happened.
If I'd have been here instead of in Germany, there wouldn't be an 'ere. Them bloody bailiffs'd have us all out by now. [Patsy sighs] You don't think I enjoy workin' abroad, do you?
Patsy
Not much(!)
Being separated from you and the kids is the price I have to pay for keepin' our heads above water.
Patsy
Life of Riley, that's what you lead out there, Bomber, and don't think I know that!
[Gets up] Patsy, for pity's sake! Our daughter's gone missing, and listen to us. Now, I know you've got a lot on your plate, girl. Christ knows I do. But if I were to come back here to go on the dole, I'd drag you all under with me.
Patsy
I'm sorry. [Bomber sits down] I'm so worried, I've got to take it out on someone.
Patsy
Dennis?
[Breathes a sigh of relief] Oh thank God for that! [To Patsy] She's safe.
Patsy
What?!
[On the phone] Yes? ...Yes? ...I think that's the best as well.
Patsy
[Excited] Oh, Bomber...
[On the phone] I'll head straight back there now. Cheers, Dennis. And thanks. [Puts the phone down.]
Patsy
Whatever's happened?
You'll never guess what. Tracy turned up this morning, looking for me.
Patsy
In Germany?!
Got all the way over there by herself!
Patsy
[Relieved] Oh! [Hugs Bomber] Oh, my God! [Sits down] Oh... will she be all right?
She'll be find, don't worry. She's staying in the hut with Dennis and Neville. [Suddenly realises] ...and Wayne... and Oz!
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