Patsy and Bomber in “Unfinished Business”

Patsy

Here we are. [Gives Bomber a mug.]

Bomber

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.]

Bomber

What does she mean "nobody cares"?

Patsy

I don't know. [Sits in an armchair.]

Bomber

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.

Bomber

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.

Bomber

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(!)

Bomber

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!

Bomber

[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.

Bomber

I know, girl. I know.