15 September 2014

The sales details of Carreg Wen (White Stone)

Dani shows some Thomas ac Ellis property details to Sheryl, enthusing, “It’s lush!   There’s lots of room for Gwern, and a pool.”   Sheryl is more down to earth:  “Do you really want a garden as big as this – I can’t see you mowing the grass!”   

Dani has arranged a viewing, without telling Garry

Dani is now of the opinion it is better to spend money on a house, rather than a posh wedding, and when Sheryl warns her there will be a lot of interest in the house, Carreg Wen, Dani reveals she has arranged a viewing at lunchtime.

Gwyneth takes bags of clothes to Megan's shop

Gwyneth brings two bags of clothes to the charity shop, but Megan has just closed, as she is on her way to CwmFM.   

Megan hands over the shop keys while she is at CwmFM

Gwyneth persuades her not to close, as she will look after the place, and Megan reluctantly agrees.

Garry eventually capitulates to Dani's demands

Garry and his staff are busy in the garage when Dani rushes in and announces he is going to view a house;  “Do you really want to live here?” he says, looking at the particulars.   Dani goes on and on, eventually persuading him, although things at the garage are busy.

Something is troubling Meic

Meic sits at the table, looking particularly worried, when Debbie arrives, expecting to go shopping in Cardiff;  he has other ideas, and shows her the letter he has received from Kevin in prison.   “What have you been telling Kevin?” he demands.

Debbie tells him that Anita spilled the beans

Debbie blames Anita for telling Kevin in the first place, and Meic is angry that Debbie has been keeping things from him.   The tone of the letter suggests that Meic sent him to prison, in order to get his hands on Debbie.   When Debbie glibly tells him to forget it, he asks, “What else have you done behind my back?”

Anita's programme draws to its close

After Megan’s appearance on Anita’s radio programme, Anita admits to feeling rather put out, and indeed jealous, that Meic is now with Debbie;  Megan knows from experience that loneliness is a terrible thing.   

"Speed dating – yes, why not?   Go for it!"

Anita says that Diane suggested speed dating, and Megan agrees that it might be a good idea.

"What have you told Kevin?"

Then Meic rushes in, shouting, “What have you told Kevin about Debbie and me?”   Anita replies that she did not say anything that is not common knowledge.   

Anita reads Kevin's rather unpleasant letter

He makes her read the letter, and doubts if he can trust her or Debbie again.   “Don’t you feel guilty?” Anita asks him.

"Write to Kevin and explain"

Anita’s mood seems to soften, as she tells him that Debbie was only trying to protect him, after she panicked at hearing Kevin’s voice.   Meic replies, “When couples keep secrets, it will end badly.”   Anita advises, “If you are really fond of Debbie, don’t let a poison pen letter spoil it!   Write to Kevin, telling him precisely how you feel, and speak to Debbie.”

Garry is sceptical about the enormous house

After looking at the improbably large house, Dani admits that it needs some work, and Garry maintains, “The kitchen needs gutting!”   

It really is completely over the top

Dani continues, “Gwern could have fun here, and look at the pool – we could have a midnight dip!”

Garry plainly tells her there is no point in dreaming as the mortgage would be unaffordable, at which she tells him, “You could sell the flat, number 7 and the chippy.”   He insists, “Be realistic – it’s too expensive!”

So at last, we learn that his name is Maldwyn

Gwyneth in the charity shop is pleased when she sells a cabinet to Maldwyn for £40, and on Megan’s return she congratulates Gwyneth on her work there, as more bags of clothes have come in.   Gwyneth wonders if she might have some more shifts, “Or don’t you want an ex-con behind the counter?”

Gwyneth has impressed Megan, and gets some work

Megan replies, quite straightfaced, “I’ve never been prejudiced – when can you start?”

Garry discusses the house with Gethin

Back at the garage, Garry tells Gethin about the house, and Gethin points out that the flat is too small for the three of them, but Garry responds that Carreg Wen is much too large.   “Just think of how much it would be worth in twenty years,” points out Gethin, which makes Garry think.

Garry is beginning to agree with Dani

Back home, Garry indicates he is coming round to Dani’s way of thinking;  “It could be a new start for all of us, we could work on it together, but only if we get it at a reasonable price!”

Meic has composed a letter to Kevin, setting out his feelings;  he tells Debbie that Kevin’s letter, like a bolt from the blue, shook him by what it said and how he said it.   He had been scared of telling Kevin, and hearing what he had to say.   “People think it’s strange that we’re together, that’s why Kevin went crazy!” he says.

Each of them regrets what has happened

Debbie assures him that Meic is what is important to her, and asks him to forgive her.   He insists he needs forgiving for being such a coward.   He wants Debbie to look at the letter.   

"This letter will catch the 5 o'clock post"

“Now he’s going to find out how fond I am of you, and I’m going to catch the 5:00pm post tonight with the letter.”

"We're going to enjoy ourselves in Cardiff!"

Debbie asks him why there is such a hurry to send the letter;  Meic replies, “Because tomorrow we’re going to Cardiff to enjoy ourselves!”