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Sim Street Series 4

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Episode 1 - They Call It Love
 

31st December 2006 11.34pm It's New Years Eve. Dave is wandering a hotel corridor as he waits for Kerry to appear.   Rik: Hey Dave. What's up? Dave: Oh, I'm just waiting for Kerry. You haven't seen her have you? Rik: No. Haven't seen since the start of the night. Dave: Oh. Oh well. Rik: Oh, and by the way, I asked Lexi to marry me. Dave: Really? What did she say? Rik: She said yes! Dave: Congratulations man. Rik: I'm hoping you'll be best man at the wedding? Dave: Of course! Rik: Good. Anyway, I just came upstairs to pick up something from my room. I'll see you later.

1st March 2007
New York, America

Kerry Harris has been on the run from the police since 31st December 2006. She is now living a life of secrets in New York in America. She has a new job as a hairdresser, has new friends and a brand new image. Gone is the long red hair - in its place is short, black hair.

Kerry: I want to fly. Fly away and leave my problems behind. Just fly away into the sky and never come back. Oh to be a bird. To be able to spread my wings and fly.

Kerry: Argh!

11.45am
Jackie: Kerry, wake up.
Kerry: Fly, I want to fly.
Jackie: Kerry!

Kerry: Mhm, what is it?
Jackie: It's time to get off the train - we've reached Manhattan.
Kerry: Oh. I was sleeping.
Jackie: And dreaming, by the sounds of it. Was it that suicide dream again?
Kerry: The one where I want to fly but end up jumping off a building? Yes.
Jackie: It sounds like it's becoming a bit of a problem - maybe you should speak to someone about it.
Kerry: Yeah, maybe.
Jackie: Anyway, lets get off the train.

Ben: Hello mother - and Kerry.
Jackie: What are doing here, Ben?
Ben: Well when ones mother doesn't appear home in the evening, one starts to get worried.
Jackie: I called you - didn't you get my message?
Ben: At 8am this morning, yes.
Jackie: I called you last night at 8pm and left a message.
Ben: I was out, with Lou.
Jackie: Oh yes, her. Hasn't she left you yet?
Kerry: Listen guys, I'd better head off. I'll see you both later.

11.53am
The Red Rock Cafe is a popular cafe in downtown Manhattan.

Lou Parker, a resident from Sim Street in Riverside is on holiday in New York for 2 weeks. She does not know that she is currently chatting to Kerry Harris, a former resident of Sim Street who is now on the run from the police.
Lou: I can't believe I'm heading home at the weekend.
Kerry: Have you been here long?
Lou: Almost two weeks now. I've had a fantastic time and I've spent loads of money.
Kerry: We all seem to do on holiday. Have you bought anything nice?
Lou: Just the usual stuff - clothes, chocolate, shoes.
Kerry: Nice.
Lou: I also bumped into somebody nice. He lives just up the road from here. Ben Walls is his name is.
Kerry: I know his mother, Jackie. Are you and Ben friends?
Lou: Sort of. We've only known each other a week or so but things have been going pretty well. I'll miss him when I go home.

Kerry: That always sucks about going holidays - the going home part.
Lou: Yeah. By the way, are you on holiday? You don't have an American accent so I'm assuming you're not a permanent resident here.
Kerry: I moved her, two years ago.
Lou: It's a British accent that you have though.
Kerry: Yeah.
Lou: I recognise it. In fact I recognise you. We haven't met before have we?
Kerry: No, I don't think so.
Lou: Mhm, I'm not sure.
Kerry: Listen, I'd better head off, I'm meeting... somebody. Where did you say you were from?
Lou: I didn't tell you.
Kerry: Tell me anyway.
Lou: Rivderside - it's in the UK. Ever heard of it?
Kerry: Maybe. Anyway, I have to go. See you later.

12.32pm
Ben and Jackie are in Jackie's New York apartment.
Ben: So mother, what were you doing last night?
Jackie: Kerry and I were out - we went to the theatre and saw this fantastic play. It was...
Ben: I don't care about the play, where did you go after that?
Jackie: We decided to check into a hotel. I called you at 8pm to tell you.
Ben: Yes, well.
Jackie: I'm fed up of you sometimes - I spend one night away and you act like this.
Ben: You're fed up of me? I'm the one who should be fed up. You constantly criticise me and the things that surround me - like my job. You disappear sometimes and go off wandering on your own. I can't control you sometimes.
Jackie: Then stop trying to.

Ben: Mum, you need to slow down - maybe you should start behaving like a adult.
Jackie: Don't talk to me about behaving like an adult.
Ben: It's true - you're like a teenager sometimes. Not a thought of consideration for anyone else.
Jackie: And this comes from you!
Ben: I've grown up mother.
Jackie: That doesn't make up for what you did.
Ben: But I've moved on.
Jackie: I haven't! You still need to be punished.
Ben: This is my punishment?
Jackie: What?
Ben: Disappearing, going off on your own, being all secretive, criticising me.
Jackie: That's no punishment - that's just the way I am. Your punishment however, is ongoing. You just haven't noticed it yet.
Ben: What are you talking about now? You're beginning to make no sense.
Jackie: I have to go now Ben. To meet Kerry. I'll see you later.

1.12pm
Lou: Susan, do you mind if I use the phone?
Susan: Yeah, sure, go ahead.
Lou: Thanks.

Sim Street, Riverside
Seth: It's too big.
Phyllis: The pub will look smaller when we get the furniture in.
Rik: It's too modern as well. The old pub looked much better.
Phyllis: Oh will you two stop moaning. It's not my fault the pub was set on fire last year. It needed refurbished and that's what has happened.
Rik: I'm not keen on the colour of wood - it's too dark.
Phyllis: I've already told you, stop moaning.
Rik: I don't even know why you took control of this place. It used to belong to my sister - I should be in charge.
Phyllis: This place has been closed since December. It only started getting refurbished a few weeks ago - and that was because of me. You, Rik, were too busy caught up in work, baby stuff and wedding plans to even think about the pub. Somebody had to step in and sort this mess out so I did. And I happen to quite like the pubs new look. It's clean, modern and feels fresh.

Rik: I was planning on...
Phyllis: Not another word from you, Rik. Not unless you have something constructive to say.
Rik: Oi - that's...
Phyllis: Haven't you got work to be doing?
(Phone rings)
Rik: I suppose you'll get that will you?
Phyllis: Yes.

Lou: Hello, Phyllis?

Phyllis: Hello.
Lou: Phyllis, it's Lou.
Phyllis: Lou, how are you? How's the holiday?
Lou: Forget the holiday - guess who I bumped into this morning? Kerry!
Phyllis: You didn't! No way! What did you do?
Lou: Nothing, she was just leaving when I realised who she was. What do we do?
Phyllis: You call the police in New York. I'll call the police here in Riverside and let them know.

1.57pm
Paula: I know it's terrible news that you've lost your job but you can't just give up.
Henry: I'm looking for a new job.
Paula: Really?
Henry: Yes.
Paula: I don't believe you. You've been out of work for nearly a month and you haven't even applied for a single new job yet.
Henry: I haven't seen a job I like yet.
Paula: Well search harder then. We only have some money in the bank left - we can't live off of it much longer.
Henry: (Sighs) Okay, sorry. I'll stop being so picky and choose a job that suits me as soon as I can.
Paula: I'm sorry for being so moany, Henry. It's just that we're in a bit of a sticky situation here. We're still considering moving back to Pleasantview, Steven's applying to university for September and we have a family of four to look after.

Henry: Honey, I know. And I promise you that I'll try and do something about it.
Paula: Thanks.
Henry: I'm glad we got that sorted.
Paula: Me too. Actually, you know, I could get a job too. I could easily work as a secretary or supermarket assistant.
Henry: You? Work? Don't make me laugh... (laughs)
Paula: Henry!

Henry: Paula... I was joking.
Paula: Shut up Henry, I don't want to here it.

3.12pm
Ben: I thought you were meeting someone?
Jackie: I was supposed to be. Kerry didn't turn up.
Ben: Oh, alright. By the way, I want to apologise for this morning. We really need to stop arguing.
Jackie: Yes, we do seem to do that a lot.
Ben: So how about you and I go out for dinner tonight. My treat.
Jackie: I can't, I'm busy. Kerry and I are supposed to be going to the cinema.
Ben: Fine, how about tomorrow?
Jackie: That should be okay.

Ben: There was something else I wanted to talk about as well.
Jackie: What is it?
Ben: It's about what happened in the past.
Jackie: Oh, that.
Ben: I know I did something wrong.
Jackie: Extremely wrong.
Ben: Yes, something extremely wrong... but can't we leave the past in the past. Every time we argue you hold that against me.
Jackie: But if we stop arguing, like we just agreed, then I shouldn't need to threaten you with the past.
Ben: I suppose.
Jackie: Oh, I must dash - I just saw Kerry across the street. See you later.

Jackie: Kerry - I thought I saw you coming in here. What's up?
Kerry: I'm leaving New York.
Jackie: What? But you can't!
Kerry: I have to. I really can't afford to stay here anymore.
Jackie: Why not?
Kerry: It's personal. I'd rather not say.
Jackie: But we've been having so much fun lately
Kerry: I know and I wish I could stay her forever but I need to leave.
Jackie: Will you be back?
Kerry: I doubt it.

Jackie: Oh, oh well. When are you leaving?
Kerry: Soon. I've packed my suitcase - it's in my room. I'm just heading out for some food now. I'll be taking the next train out of New York.
Jackie: Oh Kerry. I'm sensing something's wrong. Whatever it is, you can tell me.
Kerry: Do you know Lou Parker?
Jackie: Yes, she's a friend of Ben's I think.
Kerry: She knows exactly why I'm leaving - talk to her and she'll tell you.
(Phone rings)
Kerry: That's my phone. Anyway you've got my phone number - we can speak again.
Jackie: So this is goodbye then?
Kerry: Yeah. Goodbye Jackie.
Jackie: Goodbye Kerry. Take care,
Kerry: You too.

1st March 2007, 4pm
Phyllis: Kerry, you can't keep running.
Kerry: Mother - how did you get my phone number?
Phyllis: I believe you know Jackie - somebody who just happens to know Lou who just happened to pass on your phone number along with every other detail about you including what you look like and where you've been living for the past 2 months. The police are on their way to you right now.
Kerry: I'm going away again. Another image change, another new life.
Phyllis: Aren't you getting bored yet? If you give yourself up you'll be saving yourself a lot of hassle - and money.
Kerry: I don't want to go to jail. I'm not spending the rest of my life in a cell that's only 3 metres wide, 3 metres long and 3 metres high. I'd go crazy.
Phyllis: Aren't you already?
Kerry: I'm leaving again. I'll soon have another new life.
Phyllis: Don't you want to know about your baby Kimberly? She's learning to speak. And her hair is just like yours.
(Silence).
Phyllis: Kerry? Are you there?
Kerry: Goodbye mum.

Rik: Was that Kerry?
Phyllis: Yes.
Rik: Have they found her?
Phyllis: She's in Manhattan in New York. That's all they know at the moment.
Rik: In a way, I feel kind of bad for her.
Phyllis: Don't. She deserves no sympathy at all.
Rik: But she was so happy this time last year. And then Kate came along and messed everything up. And then Dave died.

7.34pm
Ben and Lou are just back from the police station.
Ben: You've certainly had an action packed two weeks in New York.
Lou: Yeah. First I meet you and then I meet Kerry.
Ben: I always thought there was something dodgy about her.
Lou: I just hope the police catch her soon. She deserves to spend the rest of her life in prison for what she did.
Ben: We've all done things in the past that we wish we hadn't.
Lou: She killed two people. Well, one person. She killed one person - twice. It's complicated.
Ben: (Laughs) It sounds complicated.

Lou: I'm going to miss you when I go back to the UK.
Ben: I'll miss you too. We can stay in contact through e-mail, phone etc.
Lou: It's not as good as real life.
Ben: I could come and visit sometimes. If you'd like that.
Lou: I would.

Kerry has had another image change. She is currently on the phone to a police officer.
DC Gavin: Kerry, you can't keep running.
Kerry: Yes, I can. I've been able to do it for two months and I'm coping just fine.
DC Gavin: The police know where you're at, Kerry. They'll find you soon.
Kerry: I was told that several hours ago and they haven't turned up. Either police officers are very slow or some people are just trying to scare me. I'm now going to hang up on you. Goo..
DC Gavin: Kerry, wait. Before you hang up.
Kerry: What is it?
DC Gavin: It's Kate.
Kerry: Oh.
DC Gavin: We know she was at the Hotel Madison on New Years Eve. We haven't seen her since.
Kerry: Oh. Didn't you find her?
DC Gavin: What happened?
Kerry: She attacked me so I locked her in the basement. I left the keys outside so somebody could unlock the door the next time they were down there.
DC Gavin: What basement?
Kerry: At the Hotel Madison.
DC Gavin: We didn't search any basement at the hotel when we were searching for you or Kate.
Kerry: Well, that's where Kate is. You have your answer. Now goodbye.

Kerry: You look a little overdressed for going on a train. (Laughs) Why'd you leave him?
Gloria: He was having an affair. I found out a week ago. I would've left him before the wedding but leaving him standing at the alter is more humiliating I think. It's revenge - he humiliated me, I'm humiliating him.
Kerry: Nice. Anyway, where are you heading?
Gloria: As far away from here as possible. You?
Kerry: The same. You wouldn't mind if I joined you, would you?
Gloria: Not at all. I could use the company. By the way, I'm Gloria. And you?
Kerry: I'm Susan.