1 00:01:16,760 --> 00:01:18,478 (Man) 'Now he had become 2 00:01:18,560 --> 00:01:23,315 'the still centre of that spinning wheel of misfortune. 3 00:01:23,400 --> 00:01:28,428 'The world turned round him, leaving him miraculously untouched. 4 00:01:29,680 --> 00:01:32,672 'The croupier had reached his goal. 5 00:01:32,760 --> 00:01:35,513 'He no longer heard the sound of the ball.' 6 00:01:35,600 --> 00:01:37,670 (Thunderbolt) 7 00:01:39,840 --> 00:01:43,469 'To begin with, he was Jack Manfred.' 8 00:01:43,560 --> 00:01:46,120 - Now, then. - I want a job, Giles. 9 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:48,760 I see. Well... 10 00:01:48,840 --> 00:01:51,479 let me tell you a little about our operation. 11 00:01:51,560 --> 00:01:55,348 We like personality authors. People the public recognises. 12 00:01:55,440 --> 00:01:57,192 Celebrity's what sells books. 13 00:01:57,280 --> 00:01:59,953 You can always find somebody to do the writing. 14 00:02:00,040 --> 00:02:03,316 What we need is the face. Then the concept. 15 00:02:03,400 --> 00:02:06,915 Right now I'm looking for a soccer novel. 16 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:12,597 Something where a tycoon buys a lousy team, takes it to the top. 17 00:02:12,680 --> 00:02:15,877 Seven-figure transfer fees. Corruption all down the line. 18 00:02:15,960 --> 00:02:18,269 Violence on and off the pitch. 19 00:02:18,360 --> 00:02:19,713 Steroids. 20 00:02:22,360 --> 00:02:24,794 You got any concepts? 21 00:02:24,880 --> 00:02:27,189 It could be a thug story. 22 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:33,112 I'll tell you what, why don't you think about it? 23 00:02:33,200 --> 00:02:35,191 Couple of pages. 24 00:02:36,880 --> 00:02:38,632 With plenty of sex, of course. 25 00:02:38,720 --> 00:02:40,119 Fiona! 26 00:02:42,200 --> 00:02:45,670 Interesting, Giles. I will think about it. 27 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:50,153 Let me give you three words of advice, Jack. 28 00:02:50,240 --> 00:02:53,596 Don't give up. Stick with it. 29 00:02:53,680 --> 00:02:56,752 Who persists, wins. That's my motto. 30 00:02:56,840 --> 00:02:58,796 Write, write, write. 31 00:02:58,880 --> 00:03:01,917 'And Jack had three words for Giles. 32 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,638 'Go fuck yourself. 33 00:03:26,400 --> 00:03:28,152 'Jack knew something was wrong. 34 00:03:28,240 --> 00:03:32,791 'He'd forgotten Giles' advice, Giles said three words.' 35 00:03:36,240 --> 00:03:38,913 (Phone) 36 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:40,479 (Answerphone clicks on) 37 00:03:40,560 --> 00:03:43,711 (Jack) 'Nobody around. Leave a message after the beep.' 38 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:45,153 (Beep) 39 00:03:48,080 --> 00:03:50,992 (Man) 'Jacko, if you're there, pick up. 40 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:53,435 'I want to talk to you. It's important. 41 00:03:54,800 --> 00:03:56,995 'Jacko, I've got some news for you. 42 00:03:57,080 --> 00:03:59,674 'Come on, Jacko.' 43 00:03:59,760 --> 00:04:02,593 - Yeah, Dad, it's me. - 'How's it going? ' 44 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:04,875 - Good, yeah. - 'Found a job yet? ' 45 00:04:06,240 --> 00:04:08,390 - No. - 'I've got something for you.' 46 00:04:08,480 --> 00:04:09,674 In London. 47 00:04:09,760 --> 00:04:11,796 I've been chatting with some friends. 48 00:04:11,880 --> 00:04:14,348 Now, do you know the Golden Lion casino? 49 00:04:14,440 --> 00:04:16,192 'They're looking for a dealer.' 50 00:04:16,280 --> 00:04:18,919 Yeah, that's not what I wanna do, Dad. 51 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:21,468 I know you don't like taking my advice... 52 00:04:21,560 --> 00:04:23,278 No, it's not that. 53 00:04:23,360 --> 00:04:25,590 'Listen, I've set this up for you.' 54 00:04:25,680 --> 00:04:29,878 You call the Golden Lion and ask to speak to Mr Reynolds. 55 00:04:29,960 --> 00:04:31,518 That's the manager. 56 00:04:31,600 --> 00:04:34,876 I don't know him personally but I have spoken to his boss. 57 00:04:34,960 --> 00:04:39,192 'Now, don't say no, Jacko. Give yourself a break.' 58 00:04:39,280 --> 00:04:41,714 All right, Dad. Yeah, I'll think about it. 59 00:04:41,800 --> 00:04:43,950 Reynolds at the Golden Lion. 60 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:46,793 Yeah. All right, Dad. Yes. I'll call him. 61 00:04:46,880 --> 00:04:49,394 'You do that. That's my boy.' 62 00:04:51,480 --> 00:04:53,277 So how are you doing, Dad? 63 00:04:53,360 --> 00:04:55,715 Great. Just started a new company. 64 00:04:55,800 --> 00:04:57,153 (Fruit machines beeping) 65 00:04:57,240 --> 00:04:59,356 Solid financing. It's good. 66 00:05:00,680 --> 00:05:04,798 'Jacko, you know I love you, don't you? ' 67 00:05:04,880 --> 00:05:09,351 - Yeah. I know that. - 'Don't let yourself down.' 68 00:05:09,440 --> 00:05:13,831 - I won't. - 'I'll keep in touch.' 69 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:15,353 (Dialling tone) 70 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:17,078 Goodbye, Dad. 71 00:05:18,800 --> 00:05:20,677 (Bird squawks) 72 00:05:20,760 --> 00:05:23,752 (Woman) It was unbelievable. I was in the room. 73 00:05:24,880 --> 00:05:26,552 500. 74 00:05:26,640 --> 00:05:29,029 Uh-huh. Blackjack. 75 00:05:30,160 --> 00:05:32,116 See you then, bye. 76 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:35,033 Sorry to have kept you. What'll you have? 77 00:05:46,960 --> 00:05:50,430 'No. Jack knew it still wasn't quite right.' 78 00:05:53,640 --> 00:05:54,993 (Taps keyboard) 79 00:05:55,080 --> 00:05:57,992 (Man bawling outside) 80 00:05:58,080 --> 00:06:01,595 (Man) I wanna fuck the whole world over! 81 00:06:01,680 --> 00:06:02,908 Ha! 82 00:06:06,320 --> 00:06:07,753 (Can clatters down stairs) 83 00:06:07,840 --> 00:06:10,274 'He had just one word for Giles.' 84 00:06:15,960 --> 00:06:17,313 (Buzzer) 85 00:06:24,160 --> 00:06:27,755 (Scottish accent) David Reynolds. The manager. 86 00:06:27,840 --> 00:06:30,070 - Sit down, John. - Jack. 87 00:06:31,520 --> 00:06:34,557 You've been recommended by the management here. 88 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:36,710 They knew your father. 89 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:38,916 He's a bit of a reputation, hasn't he? 90 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:41,639 - Has he? - In any case, I understand 91 00:06:41,720 --> 00:06:44,598 you've had previous experience in South Africa. 92 00:06:44,680 --> 00:06:48,116 You'll find the rules here a little different. 93 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:50,430 Before we start, have got a police record? 94 00:06:50,520 --> 00:06:53,512 - No. - What school did you go to? 95 00:06:53,600 --> 00:06:55,636 - I was at Bedales. - Oh. 96 00:06:55,720 --> 00:07:00,032 I don't think I know that one. Private, I suppose. 97 00:07:00,120 --> 00:07:02,588 There's three types of casino in the UK. 98 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:05,240 High volume, small action and middle of the road. 99 00:07:05,320 --> 00:07:06,799 That's us. OK, Charlie. 100 00:07:06,880 --> 00:07:08,836 - Do you have a salon prive? - We tried. 101 00:07:08,920 --> 00:07:12,230 Wasn't enough business. Punters like company. 102 00:07:12,320 --> 00:07:14,959 'Welcome back, Jack. 103 00:07:15,040 --> 00:07:16,837 'To the house of addiction.' 104 00:07:18,360 --> 00:07:19,475 Thanks, Charlie. 105 00:07:24,280 --> 00:07:26,510 Right. Let's see you handle the chips. 106 00:07:26,600 --> 00:07:29,717 I assume the serial numbers on the bowl and wheel correspond. 107 00:07:29,800 --> 00:07:33,236 - We check every two days. - Why not every day? 108 00:07:33,320 --> 00:07:35,151 Procedure here. 109 00:07:38,200 --> 00:07:40,077 Right, sort the chips. 110 00:07:42,720 --> 00:07:43,835 Go. 111 00:07:43,920 --> 00:07:46,150 (Watch ticking) 112 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:00,994 Good. 113 00:08:04,240 --> 00:08:07,391 Right. Now pay me out 1800 in 25s. 114 00:08:16,200 --> 00:08:17,315 Very good. 115 00:08:17,400 --> 00:08:20,233 OK. Let's have a look at your Blackjack. 116 00:08:31,520 --> 00:08:34,318 14. Too many. 117 00:08:36,600 --> 00:08:38,033 19, 16. 118 00:08:38,120 --> 00:08:39,235 Too many. 119 00:08:41,440 --> 00:08:42,793 13. 120 00:08:42,880 --> 00:08:43,995 18,14. 121 00:08:44,080 --> 00:08:46,674 19. 20. 122 00:08:48,280 --> 00:08:49,395 (Deals) 123 00:08:50,520 --> 00:08:51,475 What's the count? 124 00:08:51,560 --> 00:08:53,357 Minus nine. 125 00:08:53,440 --> 00:08:54,839 I make it minus eight. 126 00:08:54,920 --> 00:08:56,399 Minus nine. 127 00:08:56,480 --> 00:08:57,754 What makes you so sure? 128 00:08:57,840 --> 00:08:59,319 It's the rule. 129 00:08:59,400 --> 00:09:01,118 Always stand by your first count. 130 00:09:01,200 --> 00:09:02,633 The odds are you're right. 131 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:04,119 Good call. 132 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:07,875 - You want me to check? - I said, good call. 133 00:09:08,960 --> 00:09:10,359 'It had taken him... 134 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:14,149 '45 minutes, but Jack now had Mr Reynolds' number. 135 00:09:14,240 --> 00:09:15,798 'The man couldn't count.' 136 00:09:15,880 --> 00:09:19,236 Right. Just let me run through a few things. 137 00:09:19,320 --> 00:09:21,311 As a dealer, you never gamble. 138 00:09:21,400 --> 00:09:22,674 Not anywhere. 139 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:24,557 And we'll need your picture. 140 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:26,471 - What for? - For the database. 141 00:09:26,560 --> 00:09:28,949 It's accessed by every casino in the country. 142 00:09:29,040 --> 00:09:30,792 It's the same system for punters. 143 00:09:30,880 --> 00:09:32,598 - I don't gamble. - Ever?. 144 00:09:32,680 --> 00:09:35,558 I don't gamble, Mr Reynolds. 145 00:09:35,640 --> 00:09:38,632 Huh. Next point. 146 00:09:40,080 --> 00:09:41,832 Friendships between croupiers 147 00:09:41,920 --> 00:09:44,878 inside or outside the casino are discouraged. 148 00:09:44,960 --> 00:09:47,235 Relationships with females working here 149 00:09:47,320 --> 00:09:48,912 are expressly forbidden. 150 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:52,117 We had the same rule in Sun City but it was impossible to check. 151 00:09:52,200 --> 00:09:54,316 This isn't South Africa. 152 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:57,153 We'd know, because someone would report it. 153 00:09:57,240 --> 00:10:00,676 - Believe me, someone always does. - Does know, or does report?. 154 00:10:00,760 --> 00:10:03,797 What if I knew something like that and didn't report it?. 155 00:10:03,880 --> 00:10:08,476 We'd know. There are no secrets in this casino. 156 00:10:08,560 --> 00:10:11,120 - And you'd be punished. - How? 157 00:10:11,200 --> 00:10:14,636 First offence, verbal warning. Second offence, written warning. 158 00:10:14,720 --> 00:10:17,951 That one's filed and sometimes copied to the Gaming Board. 159 00:10:18,040 --> 00:10:20,156 My discretion. 160 00:10:20,240 --> 00:10:23,152 Third offence, you'd be sacked on the spot. 161 00:10:23,240 --> 00:10:26,915 You'd never work in a casino in this country again. 162 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:28,718 And there's another rule. 163 00:10:28,800 --> 00:10:32,759 You're forbidden to talk to or recognise a punter 164 00:10:32,840 --> 00:10:34,193 outside the casino. 165 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:36,236 If you see someone who's gambled here, 166 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:37,799 even casually on the street, 167 00:10:37,880 --> 00:10:41,475 you must ignore him or her. 168 00:10:41,560 --> 00:10:42,913 Not married, are you? 169 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:46,231 - Girlfriend? - Yeah. 170 00:10:46,320 --> 00:10:47,514 She's not in the... 171 00:10:47,600 --> 00:10:50,353 not in the gaming business, is she? 172 00:10:50,440 --> 00:10:52,670 - No. - Good. 173 00:10:57,200 --> 00:10:59,270 This is our crow's nest. 174 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:02,033 I'm showing you it now, but you'll never see it again. 175 00:11:02,120 --> 00:11:03,951 Very impressive. 176 00:11:05,680 --> 00:11:08,797 We have tapes here that go back six months. 177 00:11:08,880 --> 00:11:10,916 Here, let me show you something. 178 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:18,838 (Wheel spinning) 179 00:11:18,920 --> 00:11:20,433 See that?. 180 00:11:20,520 --> 00:11:22,715 Six weeks ago. 181 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:25,360 Dealer missed it. Guy up here missed it. 182 00:11:25,440 --> 00:11:28,352 I watch these tapes after hours. 183 00:11:28,440 --> 00:11:30,510 Nothing gets by me. 184 00:11:30,600 --> 00:11:33,160 Lady's in jail now. 185 00:11:33,240 --> 00:11:35,913 It's easier to take ten million pounds from a bank 186 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:38,719 than to take one penny from this casino. 187 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:44,029 Right. Well, as soon as you get your licence, you can start. 188 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:46,554 - Fine. - So... 189 00:11:46,640 --> 00:11:49,632 Are you planning to make a career in casino work? 190 00:11:49,720 --> 00:11:51,392 'And end up like you? ' 191 00:11:51,480 --> 00:11:53,072 I... I just want a job. 192 00:11:53,160 --> 00:11:55,276 You're not the usual type we get in here. 193 00:11:55,360 --> 00:11:57,316 'Mr Reynolds was right. It was true.' 194 00:11:57,400 --> 00:11:59,436 - (Phone) - Excuse me. 195 00:11:59,520 --> 00:12:01,078 'Jack was up above the world. 196 00:12:01,160 --> 00:12:03,879 'A writer looking down on his subject. 197 00:12:03,960 --> 00:12:05,279 'A detached...' 198 00:12:05,360 --> 00:12:07,271 I can't talk about that just now. 199 00:12:07,360 --> 00:12:08,554 '..voyeur.' 200 00:12:08,640 --> 00:12:12,394 I'm with somebody. They can wait. 201 00:12:13,680 --> 00:12:15,875 I'll be home at the usual time. 202 00:12:18,480 --> 00:12:20,471 Don't get married, Jack. 203 00:12:20,560 --> 00:12:24,348 Casino work doesn't mix with house and garden. 204 00:12:24,440 --> 00:12:27,671 - Any questions? - Yeah. What's the salary? 205 00:12:28,560 --> 00:12:33,395 'The casino paid its staff monthly in arrears. 206 00:12:33,480 --> 00:12:37,109 'He would have to wait six weeks for his first cheque. 207 00:12:37,200 --> 00:12:38,952 'He needed money now.' 208 00:12:39,040 --> 00:12:41,270 So, what kind of deal are you looking for?. 209 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:43,396 What's the book price? 210 00:12:43,480 --> 00:12:45,118 That's not relevant. 211 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:47,111 Old car like this. 212 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:50,112 Depends on the condition. 213 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:52,156 'The car was a gift from Jack's father. 214 00:12:52,240 --> 00:12:54,196 'That's to say, Jack Sr gave it to him 215 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:57,078 'before the bailiffs arrived.' 216 00:12:57,160 --> 00:12:59,913 And this ain't exactly what you call mint. 217 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:02,831 How about 1500? 218 00:13:02,920 --> 00:13:05,150 - How about 500? - What?. 219 00:13:05,240 --> 00:13:09,995 How about we split the difference? 750. 220 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:11,991 Is that your idea of arithmetic?. 221 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:15,038 I'm not a mathematician. I'm in business. 222 00:13:15,120 --> 00:13:16,155 850. 223 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:17,798 750. 224 00:13:20,360 --> 00:13:22,874 'He suddenly wanted to be rid of it. 225 00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:25,315 'Hang on tightly, let go lightly. 226 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:36,276 'Jack imagined people reading his book. 227 00:13:36,360 --> 00:13:38,396 'One day he would get into their heads. 228 00:13:38,480 --> 00:13:40,630 'Play with their imaginations. 229 00:13:40,720 --> 00:13:42,551 'Test their feelings. 230 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:48,076 'He would tell them, you have to make the choice in life. 231 00:13:48,160 --> 00:13:50,435 'Be a gambler, or a croupier. 232 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:54,873 'And then live with your decision, come what may.' 233 00:13:54,960 --> 00:13:56,871 (Radio on) 234 00:13:56,960 --> 00:14:00,953 'Marion saw life differently. 235 00:14:01,040 --> 00:14:05,113 'She was a romantic. And thought he was, too.' 236 00:14:05,200 --> 00:14:06,713 (Radio) 'You voted for them 237 00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:10,395 'and now you can hear them every day between nine and ten 238 00:14:10,480 --> 00:14:12,710 'here on Classic FM.' 239 00:14:12,800 --> 00:14:14,791 (Music begins) 240 00:14:20,080 --> 00:14:22,036 I couldn't resist them. 241 00:14:22,120 --> 00:14:23,633 You mean I won't resist them. 242 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:26,592 No. 243 00:14:26,680 --> 00:14:28,193 I'm not ready for you. 244 00:14:30,560 --> 00:14:32,676 There's some vodka in the freezer. 245 00:14:32,760 --> 00:14:35,797 - You want me drunk? - I won't take that long! 246 00:14:49,040 --> 00:14:50,393 (Church bell chimes) 247 00:14:58,600 --> 00:14:59,999 Jack. 248 00:15:09,000 --> 00:15:10,513 Wow. 249 00:15:13,680 --> 00:15:15,750 You really are a beautiful woman. 250 00:15:15,840 --> 00:15:17,751 It's not just inner beauty, is it?. 251 00:15:17,840 --> 00:15:19,353 Turn around. 252 00:15:23,880 --> 00:15:25,757 You're all I desire. 253 00:15:36,960 --> 00:15:39,315 - Where did you get it?. - I sold the car. 254 00:15:39,400 --> 00:15:42,551 You shouldn't have done that. I know what it meant to you. 255 00:15:42,640 --> 00:15:44,278 I owe you for the rent. 256 00:15:44,360 --> 00:15:46,828 It's only a car. I can get another. 257 00:15:46,920 --> 00:15:47,989 - Take it back. - No. 258 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:49,559 Till you sell your book. 259 00:15:49,640 --> 00:15:53,315 Marion, let's face the truth. Nobody is gonna publish it. 260 00:15:53,400 --> 00:15:55,550 Of course they are. 261 00:15:55,640 --> 00:15:57,710 You just have to be patient. 262 00:16:00,240 --> 00:16:01,673 I'm betting on you. 263 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:03,193 I'm not much of a bet. 264 00:16:03,280 --> 00:16:05,191 You are to me. 265 00:16:08,640 --> 00:16:10,676 Come into my world. 266 00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:21,351 You're my prisoner. 267 00:16:21,440 --> 00:16:23,510 I've got something to tell you. 268 00:16:23,600 --> 00:16:25,830 - I wanna hear it. - I've got a job. 269 00:16:25,920 --> 00:16:28,275 (Sighs) 270 00:16:29,360 --> 00:16:31,635 - What job? - In a casino. 271 00:16:31,720 --> 00:16:33,950 As a croupier. Dealer. 272 00:16:35,680 --> 00:16:37,272 How did you land that?. 273 00:16:37,360 --> 00:16:39,715 It came my way. 450 a week. 274 00:16:41,200 --> 00:16:43,316 450? 275 00:16:43,400 --> 00:16:46,472 What did you do? Walk in and say, I want to be a croupier?. 276 00:16:46,560 --> 00:16:48,869 - Don't you need training? - I had training. 277 00:16:48,960 --> 00:16:50,916 In the Republic. 278 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:52,991 You were a croupier there? 279 00:16:53,080 --> 00:16:55,150 You never told me that. 280 00:16:55,240 --> 00:16:57,549 I thought you just knew some gamblers. 281 00:16:57,640 --> 00:17:01,838 - I start Monday week. - 450 a week? 282 00:17:01,920 --> 00:17:04,150 I've never earned that in my life. 283 00:17:06,480 --> 00:17:08,072 You're an enigma, you are. 284 00:17:08,160 --> 00:17:09,832 A fucking enigma. 285 00:17:09,920 --> 00:17:13,356 'I'm not an enigma. Just a contradiction.' 286 00:17:13,440 --> 00:17:14,839 You sold the car. 287 00:17:14,920 --> 00:17:16,911 You've got a job. 288 00:17:18,760 --> 00:17:20,716 What's the third thing? 289 00:17:23,640 --> 00:17:24,993 Tell me. 290 00:17:27,600 --> 00:17:29,033 There's no third thing. 291 00:17:30,520 --> 00:17:32,636 Don't be superstitious. 292 00:17:34,880 --> 00:17:36,518 I love you, Jack. You know that. 293 00:17:36,600 --> 00:17:41,230 'And he half-loved Marion. And she knew that, too.' 294 00:17:41,320 --> 00:17:42,992 You trying to read my palm? 295 00:17:44,880 --> 00:17:46,871 You've got such beautiful hands. 296 00:17:46,960 --> 00:17:50,794 'The hands of a conjurer, a woman told him once. 297 00:17:50,880 --> 00:17:53,235 'Or a cardsharp.' 298 00:17:56,920 --> 00:18:00,356 D'you work round here? My office is in Shanghai. 299 00:18:00,440 --> 00:18:02,556 - What do you do? - I'm an arms dealer. 300 00:18:04,720 --> 00:18:08,838 So, what line of work are you in, then? 301 00:18:08,920 --> 00:18:10,751 I'm an undertaker. 302 00:18:13,240 --> 00:18:14,912 Really? 303 00:18:22,240 --> 00:18:24,708 (Woman) Place your bets, please. 304 00:18:32,160 --> 00:18:34,993 - Jack Manfred. - Jack Manfred. Table three. 305 00:18:39,000 --> 00:18:41,036 And you have a new dealer. Thank you. 306 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:43,076 'Usual bunch. 307 00:18:43,160 --> 00:18:45,355 'They didn't know Jack, but he knew them.' 308 00:18:45,440 --> 00:18:47,317 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. 309 00:18:49,800 --> 00:18:52,075 Where's the other fellow? Where's Geoff? 310 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:55,197 - Where's Geoff? - He's been re-assigned, sir. 311 00:18:55,280 --> 00:18:57,430 Let's hope you know how to do you job. 312 00:18:57,520 --> 00:18:59,158 In fives. 313 00:18:59,240 --> 00:19:01,117 Change. 314 00:19:01,200 --> 00:19:03,111 What aftershave are you using? 315 00:19:03,200 --> 00:19:05,111 'Never converse with the punters. 316 00:19:05,200 --> 00:19:06,918 It slows things down.' 317 00:19:07,000 --> 00:19:08,115 Money down. 318 00:19:09,640 --> 00:19:12,234 'Speed is volume. Volume is profit for the casino. 319 00:19:12,320 --> 00:19:13,594 'Aim at 40 spins an hour.' 320 00:19:13,680 --> 00:19:14,908 Place your bets, please. 321 00:19:24,920 --> 00:19:26,194 No more bets. Thank you. 322 00:19:27,720 --> 00:19:29,312 (Ball drops) 323 00:19:29,400 --> 00:19:30,594 10 black. 324 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,399 'Ooh, the scab. 325 00:19:53,480 --> 00:19:56,119 'Come in with three grand cash, no questions asked. 326 00:19:56,200 --> 00:19:59,237 'Launder it by getting a casino cheque when you cash in. 327 00:19:59,320 --> 00:20:01,880 'Jack wondered why Mr Reynolds permitted it. 328 00:20:01,960 --> 00:20:04,190 'There was no profit in it for the casino.' 329 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:05,952 Place your bets, please. 330 00:20:07,280 --> 00:20:09,157 'Or was there? ' 331 00:20:12,280 --> 00:20:14,032 13. Too many. 332 00:20:15,400 --> 00:20:18,995 16. Too many. 333 00:20:19,080 --> 00:20:22,311 15. Too many. 334 00:20:22,400 --> 00:20:25,870 12. Too many. 335 00:20:25,960 --> 00:20:27,552 11 double. 336 00:20:30,560 --> 00:20:31,913 21. 337 00:20:33,000 --> 00:20:34,115 Blackjack. 338 00:20:38,720 --> 00:20:41,075 'A wave of elation came over him. 339 00:20:41,160 --> 00:20:43,276 'He was hooked again.' 340 00:20:43,360 --> 00:20:44,679 Place your bets, please. 341 00:20:44,760 --> 00:20:46,159 'Watching people lose.' 342 00:20:54,320 --> 00:20:55,469 New dealer. 343 00:20:57,800 --> 00:21:00,189 - Evening, gentlemen. - Good evening. 344 00:21:01,720 --> 00:21:03,073 Jack. 345 00:21:04,560 --> 00:21:05,788 Good work. 346 00:21:05,880 --> 00:21:07,108 Keep it up. 347 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:10,149 Colour change. 348 00:21:14,040 --> 00:21:15,598 100. 349 00:21:15,680 --> 00:21:17,113 Place your bets, please. 350 00:21:19,280 --> 00:21:20,952 (Toilet flushes) 351 00:21:22,360 --> 00:21:25,158 (Man on TV) 'Don't give me that sob story.' 352 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:28,873 (Woman on TV) 'That's a lie.' 353 00:21:31,760 --> 00:21:35,514 (Man) 'You've been secretly seeing Charlie for years.' 354 00:21:35,600 --> 00:21:38,068 (Woman) 'Stop it!' (Man) 'I won't.' 355 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:44,150 I'm Bella. 356 00:21:44,240 --> 00:21:45,878 Jack Manfred. 357 00:21:45,960 --> 00:21:46,915 Hi, Jack. 358 00:21:48,800 --> 00:21:51,109 Welcome to the cesspit. 359 00:21:51,200 --> 00:21:52,872 Is it that bad? 360 00:21:54,400 --> 00:21:55,628 (Tyres screech on TV) 361 00:21:59,000 --> 00:22:00,399 (Gunfire on TV) 362 00:22:06,880 --> 00:22:08,154 How do I look? 363 00:22:08,240 --> 00:22:09,878 'Like trouble, Bella.' 364 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:12,190 You look fine. 365 00:22:12,280 --> 00:22:15,078 Tits in a uniform. Punters love it. 366 00:22:26,080 --> 00:22:27,559 Your usual, sir. 367 00:22:27,640 --> 00:22:29,437 Thank you, sir. 368 00:22:29,520 --> 00:22:31,078 '50 quid for a Diet Coke. 369 00:22:31,160 --> 00:22:33,879 'Waitresses were the true winners in a casino. 370 00:22:33,960 --> 00:22:36,713 'The only members of staff allowed to accept tips.' 371 00:22:36,800 --> 00:22:39,268 Thank you, Jack. Enjoy yourself, Mr Tchai. 372 00:22:39,360 --> 00:22:42,875 'On a good night they could get 200 or 300 quid.' 373 00:22:42,960 --> 00:22:46,077 - Good evening, Mr Tchai. - Evening. 374 00:22:46,160 --> 00:22:48,879 Mr Tchai always likes to sit at that table. 375 00:22:48,960 --> 00:22:50,518 And only with Bella. 376 00:22:50,600 --> 00:22:52,033 Does he win? 377 00:22:52,120 --> 00:22:53,758 He's a good customer. 378 00:22:53,840 --> 00:22:55,910 'A good customer is a consistent loser. 379 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:58,195 'But is that what he meant?. ' 380 00:22:58,280 --> 00:23:00,077 (Toilet flushes) 381 00:23:00,160 --> 00:23:03,152 - Where d'you live, Jack? - Over the river. 382 00:23:03,240 --> 00:23:04,992 - You got transport?. - No. 383 00:23:05,080 --> 00:23:08,117 I'm going over the river. I'll give you a lift if you like. 384 00:23:08,200 --> 00:23:09,952 Nice one. Thanks. 385 00:23:18,480 --> 00:23:19,629 (Thumping music) 386 00:23:26,720 --> 00:23:28,039 (Tyres screech) 387 00:23:32,560 --> 00:23:34,869 So how d'you feel - your first night on the job? 388 00:23:34,960 --> 00:23:36,279 Bet you're on a high. 389 00:23:37,720 --> 00:23:40,598 - Nice car. - She's my baby. 390 00:23:40,680 --> 00:23:42,671 How long have you worked at the casino? 391 00:23:42,760 --> 00:23:45,115 Coming up to two years now. 392 00:23:45,200 --> 00:23:46,792 But I was away for six months. 393 00:23:46,880 --> 00:23:49,633 Looks like you've done pretty well. 394 00:23:49,720 --> 00:23:52,553 Not bad. I have other interests, of course. 395 00:23:52,640 --> 00:23:54,835 Listen, I'm off to a little watering hole. 396 00:23:54,920 --> 00:23:56,239 Have a few drinks. Relax. 397 00:23:56,320 --> 00:23:57,878 - Want to join me? - No thanks. 398 00:23:57,960 --> 00:24:02,078 I'm gonna go home. I need my eight hours. 399 00:24:02,160 --> 00:24:04,355 I bet you five to one you won't get any sleep. 400 00:24:04,440 --> 00:24:06,874 You've got to unwind in this job, Jack, 401 00:24:06,960 --> 00:24:08,279 or it'll kill you. 402 00:24:08,360 --> 00:24:10,510 - I mean that. - Some other time. 403 00:24:28,880 --> 00:24:30,108 (Voices in street) 404 00:24:38,160 --> 00:24:41,311 - What time is it?. - No idea. 405 00:24:44,880 --> 00:24:47,474 - How did it go? - Yeah. Fine. 406 00:24:51,960 --> 00:24:53,916 You're shaking. 407 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:57,310 - What is it?. - It's just tension. 408 00:24:57,400 --> 00:24:59,868 - It'll go. - Poor baby. 409 00:25:02,680 --> 00:25:05,069 This'll relax you. 410 00:25:09,240 --> 00:25:13,552 - I loved it blonde. - Look, it's only hair. 411 00:25:13,640 --> 00:25:15,119 I haven't changed. 412 00:25:22,640 --> 00:25:24,198 When you come home, I'm asleep. 413 00:25:24,280 --> 00:25:25,998 When I leave home, you're asleep. 414 00:25:26,080 --> 00:25:27,559 Mmm. 415 00:25:29,600 --> 00:25:30,874 Bye. 416 00:25:32,560 --> 00:25:34,676 I'll see you in my dreams. 417 00:25:54,080 --> 00:25:55,798 (Fruit machines beeping) 418 00:26:08,720 --> 00:26:10,073 20 fives. 419 00:26:10,160 --> 00:26:11,752 Change. 420 00:26:14,840 --> 00:26:16,114 500. 421 00:26:20,520 --> 00:26:21,589 Money down. 422 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:24,428 Place your bets, please. 423 00:26:24,520 --> 00:26:26,476 (Wheel spins) 424 00:26:26,560 --> 00:26:28,198 (Woman) Two, six, 13. 425 00:26:28,280 --> 00:26:29,508 Two, six, 13. 426 00:26:29,600 --> 00:26:32,592 'Jack could see this woman was an experienced gambler. 427 00:26:32,680 --> 00:26:35,592 'Professionals always place bets through the croupier. 428 00:26:35,680 --> 00:26:37,477 'That way there are no comebacks.' 429 00:26:37,560 --> 00:26:39,915 (Woman) One, five, 16. And the neighbours. 430 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:43,549 One, five, 16 and the neighbours. No more bets. Thank you. 431 00:26:43,640 --> 00:26:44,755 (Ball drops) 432 00:26:44,840 --> 00:26:45,989 13 black. 433 00:27:00,120 --> 00:27:01,394 Eight seven five. 434 00:27:05,640 --> 00:27:07,437 Place your bets, please. 435 00:27:07,520 --> 00:27:10,159 - Two, six, 13. - Two, six, 13. 436 00:27:10,240 --> 00:27:12,390 - Two, six, 13. - Two, six, 13. 437 00:27:12,480 --> 00:27:15,119 - Orphans. - Orphans by 25. 125 the bet. 438 00:27:15,200 --> 00:27:17,111 - Orphans. - Orphans by five. 439 00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:19,191 One, five, 16 and the neighbours. 440 00:27:19,280 --> 00:27:21,350 One, five, 16 and the neighbours. 441 00:27:21,440 --> 00:27:23,351 No more bets. Thank you. 442 00:27:23,440 --> 00:27:24,759 (Wheel spins) 443 00:27:26,200 --> 00:27:28,919 34 red. No, I'm sorry, sir. That's a late bet. 444 00:27:29,000 --> 00:27:32,276 What are you talking about?. 34. I won with this lady. 445 00:27:32,360 --> 00:27:34,954 No. You've won with the chips you placed earlier, 446 00:27:35,040 --> 00:27:36,598 but the bet on 34 was a late bet. 447 00:27:36,680 --> 00:27:37,874 I put it all together. 448 00:27:37,960 --> 00:27:40,349 (Jack) I'm afraid not, sir. (Cheat) Look... 449 00:27:40,440 --> 00:27:42,112 Is there a problem? 450 00:27:42,200 --> 00:27:44,760 This croupier is accusing me of cheating. 451 00:27:44,840 --> 00:27:47,229 Do you think I cheated? 452 00:27:47,320 --> 00:27:50,073 (Foreign accent) In my opinion, it was a late bet. 453 00:27:50,160 --> 00:27:52,913 I think we should talk, sir, away from the table. 454 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:55,719 No. I won. I want to be paid. 455 00:27:55,800 --> 00:27:57,836 Pay the gentleman. 456 00:27:57,920 --> 00:27:59,797 In full. 457 00:27:59,880 --> 00:28:01,199 Now. 458 00:28:01,280 --> 00:28:02,759 (Counts chips) 459 00:28:11,040 --> 00:28:13,156 (Reynolds) We'd better talk in my office. 460 00:28:13,240 --> 00:28:15,390 - (Cheat) Why? - We paid out this time, 461 00:28:15,480 --> 00:28:18,677 but you won't be welcome here again. 462 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:23,514 - You bastard! - On your way, please, sir. 463 00:28:30,760 --> 00:28:32,352 1300. 464 00:28:35,440 --> 00:28:36,759 I'm sorry, madam. 465 00:28:36,840 --> 00:28:39,479 We're not allowed to accept gratuities in the UK. 466 00:28:39,560 --> 00:28:41,152 It's different in South Africa. 467 00:28:41,240 --> 00:28:43,595 - You know where I'm from. - I've lived there. 468 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:45,750 Well, thank you anyway. 469 00:28:45,840 --> 00:28:49,549 'Bright woman, he thought. She knew the rule of gold.' 470 00:28:49,640 --> 00:28:51,039 Place your bets, please. 471 00:28:51,120 --> 00:28:52,997 'Quit when you're ahead.' 472 00:29:11,760 --> 00:29:14,228 (Ball drops) 473 00:29:14,320 --> 00:29:16,117 (Loud music) 474 00:29:16,200 --> 00:29:19,158 Matt, listen. There's something I've got to say to you. 475 00:29:19,240 --> 00:29:20,514 I saw you cheating. 476 00:29:20,600 --> 00:29:22,591 What the fuck are you talking about?. 477 00:29:22,680 --> 00:29:25,592 That Greek guy at the end. You paid him out 25s, not 10s. 478 00:29:25,680 --> 00:29:27,716 You got it wrong, Jack. I don't cheat. 479 00:29:27,800 --> 00:29:29,392 I'm not gonna report it. 480 00:29:34,960 --> 00:29:36,473 (Horn honks) 481 00:29:36,560 --> 00:29:39,950 - What are you, a fucking cop? - If you do it again, I will. 482 00:29:40,040 --> 00:29:42,600 I don't get you. Even if it was true, which it isn't, 483 00:29:42,680 --> 00:29:44,955 what the fuck difference would it make to you? 484 00:29:45,040 --> 00:29:47,600 If the supervisor knew I saw and didn't report it, 485 00:29:47,680 --> 00:29:49,636 I'd lose my job and I can't afford that. 486 00:29:49,720 --> 00:29:51,790 Oh, so it's Mr Clean. 487 00:29:51,880 --> 00:29:54,553 Wise up, Jack. This whole business is bent. 488 00:29:54,640 --> 00:29:56,870 The casino's nothing but legal theft 489 00:29:56,960 --> 00:29:58,552 and that's OK - it's the system. 490 00:29:58,640 --> 00:30:01,632 Half the punters who come here are using stolen money. 491 00:30:01,720 --> 00:30:04,075 Drugs money. They haven't even earned it. 492 00:30:04,160 --> 00:30:06,754 We earn our money. 493 00:30:06,840 --> 00:30:09,479 I'm on your side, Jack. I don't need an enemy. 494 00:30:09,560 --> 00:30:11,516 You're talking about complicity. 495 00:30:11,600 --> 00:30:13,750 I don't even know what that means. 496 00:30:13,840 --> 00:30:16,354 I'm talking about not rocking the boat. 497 00:30:16,440 --> 00:30:18,192 'Matt was an escape artist. 498 00:30:21,560 --> 00:30:23,118 'Like Jack's father.' 499 00:30:23,200 --> 00:30:27,318 OK. Now, let's unwind. 500 00:30:40,440 --> 00:30:41,759 Hey, Andros. 501 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:43,193 (Speaks Greek) 502 00:30:44,160 --> 00:30:45,718 This is Jack. 503 00:30:45,800 --> 00:30:47,358 - Hello. - How you doing? 504 00:30:47,440 --> 00:30:49,192 (Greek music) 505 00:30:58,200 --> 00:31:00,316 - Blackjack. - One blackjack and... 506 00:31:00,400 --> 00:31:03,278 - Drink? - Vodka. Straight. On the rocks. 507 00:31:03,360 --> 00:31:04,952 Vodka straight coming up. 508 00:31:06,320 --> 00:31:08,959 - Who are these guys? - A few drug dealers. 509 00:31:09,040 --> 00:31:11,918 Mostly people that work in the casino business. 510 00:31:14,080 --> 00:31:16,275 - And the girls? - Just girls. 511 00:31:16,360 --> 00:31:19,318 Blackjack. Vodka straight. 512 00:31:21,960 --> 00:31:24,474 - Does Bella come here? - The bitch? No. 513 00:31:24,560 --> 00:31:25,959 (Man) Matt, you want in? 514 00:31:26,040 --> 00:31:27,678 Yeah, why not?. 515 00:31:30,280 --> 00:31:31,918 (Door creaks) 516 00:31:34,320 --> 00:31:36,197 Jack, join us? 517 00:31:36,280 --> 00:31:37,633 No thanks. 518 00:31:37,720 --> 00:31:40,439 - I won't report you. - I don't gamble. 519 00:31:42,400 --> 00:31:46,234 You don't gamble. But do you smoke? 520 00:31:46,320 --> 00:31:47,799 Sometimes. 521 00:31:49,160 --> 00:31:50,912 How about now? 522 00:31:51,000 --> 00:31:53,389 (Laughter) 523 00:31:55,840 --> 00:31:57,910 - Same again, yeah? - Coming up. 524 00:32:03,280 --> 00:32:04,395 (Woman moaning) 525 00:32:12,480 --> 00:32:15,199 'Marion, I'm on my way.' 526 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,672 All right, lads. Divvy up. 527 00:32:23,760 --> 00:32:26,479 Listen, I'm gonna get off. I need to sleep. 528 00:32:26,560 --> 00:32:29,199 Loosen up. If you don't, this job'll get to you. 529 00:32:29,280 --> 00:32:31,111 Pressure's too much. Believe me. 530 00:32:31,200 --> 00:32:34,351 - It'll break you. - "The world breaks everyone. 531 00:32:34,440 --> 00:32:37,477 "And afterwards many are strong at the broken places." 532 00:32:40,360 --> 00:32:42,316 Ernest Hemingway. 533 00:32:44,720 --> 00:32:46,995 Wasn't he the one who shot himself? 534 00:32:53,520 --> 00:32:54,953 (Church bell chimes) 535 00:33:14,720 --> 00:33:15,869 Where have you been? 536 00:33:15,960 --> 00:33:18,235 I've got to give evidence in court at nine. 537 00:33:18,320 --> 00:33:20,993 Don't play the policewoman with me, Marion. 538 00:33:22,720 --> 00:33:24,039 Take that back! 539 00:33:24,120 --> 00:33:26,236 Fucking take that back! 540 00:33:26,320 --> 00:33:27,639 Yeah, I take it back. 541 00:33:27,720 --> 00:33:29,950 You're not in the police any more. 542 00:33:30,040 --> 00:33:32,031 You're a store detective. 543 00:33:32,120 --> 00:33:34,190 Are you drunk? 544 00:33:34,280 --> 00:33:36,271 Probably. 545 00:33:36,360 --> 00:33:38,237 This fucking job's getting to you. 546 00:33:38,320 --> 00:33:40,515 You haven't written a fucking word lately. 547 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:42,670 D'you have to swear all the time? 548 00:33:42,760 --> 00:33:44,159 That's my poor upbringing. 549 00:33:44,240 --> 00:33:47,118 I didn't go to private school. 550 00:33:47,200 --> 00:33:49,156 I haven't got any class. 551 00:33:50,640 --> 00:33:52,995 I wanna live with a writer. 552 00:33:53,080 --> 00:33:54,672 Not a fucking croupier. 553 00:33:54,760 --> 00:33:57,513 I don't even know what the word means. 554 00:33:57,600 --> 00:33:58,749 Croupier. 555 00:33:58,840 --> 00:34:00,432 Marion, stop this. 556 00:34:00,520 --> 00:34:02,795 What do I mean to you? 557 00:34:05,800 --> 00:34:07,756 I want to know. 558 00:34:07,840 --> 00:34:09,512 Tell me. 559 00:34:11,720 --> 00:34:13,392 You're my conscience. 560 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:20,195 Haven't you got a conscience of your own? 561 00:34:29,840 --> 00:34:31,034 (Door slams) 562 00:34:36,360 --> 00:34:38,351 Fuck. Shit! 563 00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:48,558 (Siren) 564 00:34:58,840 --> 00:35:01,354 No. It's not the one. Thank you. 565 00:35:13,120 --> 00:35:14,678 Fancy a drink after work? 566 00:35:14,760 --> 00:35:17,149 What are you doing here? You know the rules. 567 00:35:19,080 --> 00:35:23,710 - I don't finish till nine. - Shit. I'm on at nine. 568 00:35:23,800 --> 00:35:26,837 That's our life now, isn't it?. 569 00:35:28,440 --> 00:35:29,589 (Phone) 570 00:35:39,400 --> 00:35:43,109 (Man in distance) # Show me the way to go home 571 00:35:43,200 --> 00:35:47,273 # I'm tired and I want to go to bed 572 00:35:47,360 --> 00:35:49,794 # I had a little drink about an hour ago... # 573 00:35:49,880 --> 00:35:52,269 Thinking of going back? 574 00:35:52,360 --> 00:35:53,759 Oh, my God. Hello. 575 00:35:55,840 --> 00:35:59,196 You know what?. I'd like to buy you a drink. 576 00:35:59,280 --> 00:36:00,838 It's against the rules. 577 00:36:00,920 --> 00:36:03,150 Dealers are forbidden to talk to punters. 578 00:36:03,240 --> 00:36:05,435 What are the odds of you being seen with me? 579 00:36:05,520 --> 00:36:08,876 Impossible to calculate. 580 00:36:08,960 --> 00:36:10,996 It's a coincidence. 581 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:17,310 You know, there's a casino in this hotel. 582 00:36:17,400 --> 00:36:19,630 I'm not really much of a gambler. 583 00:36:19,720 --> 00:36:21,551 I just like this bar. 584 00:36:21,640 --> 00:36:25,076 - First visit to London? - No. 585 00:36:25,160 --> 00:36:26,912 I come every couple of years. 586 00:36:27,000 --> 00:36:29,958 I always plan to stay, but... 587 00:36:31,040 --> 00:36:32,758 I'm from Cape Town originally. 588 00:36:32,840 --> 00:36:34,751 I was born in the Transkei. 589 00:36:34,840 --> 00:36:37,274 - On the Wild Coast. - Near the casino. 590 00:36:37,360 --> 00:36:39,157 In the casino. 591 00:36:39,240 --> 00:36:40,958 (Laughs) There's a coincidence - 592 00:36:41,040 --> 00:36:42,871 my father used to gamble there. 593 00:36:42,960 --> 00:36:44,188 Your father?. 594 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:46,316 I loved the atmosphere. 595 00:36:46,400 --> 00:36:48,675 But it destroyed my mother. 596 00:36:48,760 --> 00:36:51,991 - The debts? - And the lies. 597 00:36:52,080 --> 00:36:54,435 Gamblers are born liars. 598 00:36:54,520 --> 00:36:56,317 And superstitious. 599 00:36:56,400 --> 00:36:59,039 It's like witchcraft. 600 00:36:59,120 --> 00:37:01,076 That's Africa. 601 00:37:01,160 --> 00:37:03,628 There's an African in all of us, isn't there? 602 00:37:03,720 --> 00:37:07,235 We all came from Africa supposedly. 603 00:37:07,320 --> 00:37:09,390 Do you believe in astrology? 604 00:37:09,480 --> 00:37:11,232 Absolutely not. 605 00:37:11,320 --> 00:37:15,279 But then I'm a Gemini. Geminis don't believe in astrology. 606 00:37:17,480 --> 00:37:22,031 You know, you don't strike me as a typical croupier. 607 00:37:23,280 --> 00:37:25,430 Ah, I'm not married. 608 00:37:25,520 --> 00:37:27,272 I just wear it to keep the flies off. 609 00:37:27,360 --> 00:37:28,475 (Pager) 610 00:37:28,560 --> 00:37:32,075 Look, I have to go. 611 00:37:32,160 --> 00:37:33,718 Let me pay for this. 612 00:37:33,800 --> 00:37:35,756 - Absolutely not. - Toss you for it. 613 00:37:35,840 --> 00:37:36,989 I don't gamble. 614 00:37:37,080 --> 00:37:38,638 (Piano) 615 00:37:39,880 --> 00:37:42,394 I know this is verboten, 616 00:37:42,480 --> 00:37:46,268 but if you feel like a chat, or maybe dinner, 617 00:37:46,360 --> 00:37:47,873 give me a call. 618 00:37:50,800 --> 00:37:53,439 I'll understand if you don't. 619 00:37:53,520 --> 00:37:54,748 But I hope that you do. 620 00:38:03,240 --> 00:38:05,515 'Jack started to dress for the casino at home. 621 00:38:05,600 --> 00:38:07,750 'A man in love with his uniform. 622 00:38:07,840 --> 00:38:09,796 'Like a musician in his tuxedo 623 00:38:09,880 --> 00:38:12,474 'going to the concert hall on public transport. 624 00:38:12,560 --> 00:38:13,834 'Eager to perform.' 625 00:38:13,920 --> 00:38:15,114 (Wheel spins) 626 00:38:18,560 --> 00:38:20,312 No more bets. Thank you. 627 00:38:20,400 --> 00:38:22,311 (Ball drops) 628 00:38:22,400 --> 00:38:23,799 19 red. 629 00:38:23,880 --> 00:38:24,835 (Man choking) 630 00:38:26,880 --> 00:38:28,871 Animal! 631 00:38:28,960 --> 00:38:30,996 'The croupier registered disgust.' 632 00:38:31,080 --> 00:38:33,833 This gentleman's accidentally coughed on the chips. 633 00:38:33,920 --> 00:38:35,148 'The writer made a note.' 634 00:38:35,240 --> 00:38:36,355 Agnes. 635 00:38:36,440 --> 00:38:37,759 'Good scene for the book.' 636 00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:39,751 Take these chips off the table for me. 637 00:38:42,360 --> 00:38:44,191 I can't give you a lift back tonight. 638 00:38:44,280 --> 00:38:46,191 Don't worry about it. 639 00:38:56,400 --> 00:38:59,073 (Man) See you, Jack. (Jack) Yeah, see you. 640 00:39:03,240 --> 00:39:05,470 Jack, d'you want a lift?. 641 00:39:05,560 --> 00:39:07,596 No. I'm OK, thanks. 642 00:39:07,680 --> 00:39:09,875 Maybe some other time. 643 00:39:09,960 --> 00:39:12,155 I'll take you up on that. 644 00:39:18,480 --> 00:39:20,232 Hey, you don't recognise me? 645 00:39:20,320 --> 00:39:22,276 You had me barred, you little worm. 646 00:39:22,360 --> 00:39:24,874 If I remember rightly, you got yourself barred. 647 00:39:24,960 --> 00:39:26,632 No, it was you, you shit. 648 00:39:26,720 --> 00:39:28,199 (Groans) 649 00:39:46,640 --> 00:39:48,358 (Loud music) 650 00:39:55,080 --> 00:39:56,593 Jack! 651 00:39:56,680 --> 00:39:57,908 Jack! Come on, leave him. 652 00:39:59,320 --> 00:40:02,118 Jack, You don't want the police here. Come on. 653 00:40:06,160 --> 00:40:07,354 (Music stops) 654 00:40:11,040 --> 00:40:12,632 (Bella) Jack! 655 00:40:15,240 --> 00:40:16,878 He won't cheat again. 656 00:40:30,960 --> 00:40:32,632 You're shaking. 657 00:40:32,720 --> 00:40:34,950 It's nothing. 658 00:40:35,040 --> 00:40:36,519 Just tension. 659 00:40:40,200 --> 00:40:41,918 (Groans) 660 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,592 Fuck! 661 00:40:53,080 --> 00:40:54,638 Oh, shit. 662 00:40:55,720 --> 00:40:56,869 (Gasps) 663 00:41:11,920 --> 00:41:13,353 It's funny, isn't it. 664 00:41:13,440 --> 00:41:16,591 If that bloke hadn't come over, you wouldn't be here now. 665 00:41:21,160 --> 00:41:22,957 I hate cheats. 666 00:41:24,480 --> 00:41:25,708 All men are cheats. 667 00:41:27,000 --> 00:41:28,558 Are they? 668 00:41:29,920 --> 00:41:31,717 Fools. 669 00:41:33,720 --> 00:41:35,631 I spent a year on the game. 670 00:41:36,880 --> 00:41:40,270 Don't worry. I'm clean as a whistle. 671 00:41:40,360 --> 00:41:43,716 I only did S and M. No blowjobs. No screwing. 672 00:41:45,320 --> 00:41:46,469 Why did you stop? 673 00:41:48,720 --> 00:41:50,915 Got scared. 674 00:41:51,000 --> 00:41:53,798 Yeah. I can imagine. 675 00:41:53,880 --> 00:41:55,108 Can you? 676 00:41:58,120 --> 00:42:00,236 Anyway, I'm happy being a dealer now. 677 00:42:00,320 --> 00:42:03,198 At least the punters keep their hands to themselves, 678 00:42:03,280 --> 00:42:04,872 even if the other dealers don't. 679 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,638 You called the casino a cesspit. 680 00:42:08,840 --> 00:42:10,990 Well, it is. 681 00:42:11,080 --> 00:42:13,514 But at least I know where I am. 682 00:42:13,600 --> 00:42:16,160 I've been watching you work. 683 00:42:16,240 --> 00:42:17,593 You're good. 684 00:42:17,680 --> 00:42:19,671 Too fucking good for that place. 685 00:42:21,840 --> 00:42:23,910 I despise the job. 686 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,070 If you hate it so much, why d'you do it?. 687 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:28,958 Jack suddenly had the feeling that he was transparent. 688 00:42:29,040 --> 00:42:30,712 That Bella could see through him. 689 00:42:30,800 --> 00:42:33,189 - You've got a guilty look. - We broke the rules. 690 00:42:33,280 --> 00:42:36,317 'He hadn't meant to say that. She'd caught him unawares.' 691 00:42:36,400 --> 00:42:38,118 You're different from the others. 692 00:42:38,200 --> 00:42:41,749 'Careful. This liaison, forbidden in the casino family, was incest.' 693 00:42:41,840 --> 00:42:43,751 Not like Matt, you mean. 694 00:42:43,840 --> 00:42:48,152 Now there's a real shit. Don't get friendly with him. 695 00:42:48,240 --> 00:42:51,073 D'you know what he said to me once? 696 00:42:51,160 --> 00:42:55,073 "I wanna fuck the whole world over. That's my mission." 697 00:42:55,160 --> 00:42:57,276 Stupid little shit. 698 00:42:59,000 --> 00:43:00,035 'Thank you, Bella. 699 00:43:04,920 --> 00:43:06,672 'Jack could hear Matt saying it. 700 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:10,275 '"I want to fuck the whole world over. 701 00:43:10,360 --> 00:43:12,271 '"It's my mission." 702 00:43:14,200 --> 00:43:17,112 'Eureka. Jack had struck gold. 703 00:43:17,200 --> 00:43:20,909 'He'd found a protagonist for his book. 704 00:43:21,000 --> 00:43:22,991 'Little Matt. 705 00:43:23,080 --> 00:43:24,069 'Chapter one.' 706 00:43:24,160 --> 00:43:25,957 I look like shit. 707 00:43:26,040 --> 00:43:28,998 - Rough day? - Rough life, Jack. 708 00:43:34,360 --> 00:43:36,476 - Hi. I'm Pat. - Hello. 709 00:43:36,560 --> 00:43:37,754 See you, boys. 710 00:43:37,840 --> 00:43:40,400 - What happened to Bella? - I'll tell you later. 711 00:43:43,720 --> 00:43:45,472 Change. 712 00:43:45,560 --> 00:43:47,915 5,000. 713 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:49,592 What has happened to Bella? 714 00:43:49,680 --> 00:43:51,113 What's happened to Bella? 715 00:43:51,200 --> 00:43:52,713 She's been re-assigned. 716 00:43:52,800 --> 00:43:55,917 'Not re-assigned. Just written out of the story.' 717 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:57,035 Good evening. 718 00:43:58,120 --> 00:43:59,235 Hundreds. 719 00:44:00,520 --> 00:44:02,511 Change. 1,000. 720 00:44:04,720 --> 00:44:06,756 'This was no coincidence.' 721 00:44:17,520 --> 00:44:19,272 15. 722 00:44:19,360 --> 00:44:20,349 Too many. 723 00:44:21,640 --> 00:44:24,438 20, 18, 19, 17... 724 00:44:25,520 --> 00:44:26,635 19. 725 00:44:26,720 --> 00:44:29,996 'Did she think he'd bring her luck? ' 726 00:44:31,440 --> 00:44:33,078 Can I get anything for you? 727 00:44:36,800 --> 00:44:37,755 14. 728 00:44:37,840 --> 00:44:39,353 'Why had she come? ' 729 00:44:39,440 --> 00:44:40,589 Too many. 730 00:44:40,680 --> 00:44:42,398 'Did she want him to help her win? ' 731 00:44:42,480 --> 00:44:45,552 11 double. 21. 732 00:44:45,640 --> 00:44:48,029 18, 17, 17... 733 00:44:49,200 --> 00:44:51,156 13, 20. 734 00:44:59,400 --> 00:45:00,389 Change. 735 00:45:00,480 --> 00:45:01,959 'He knew how to fix it for her.' 736 00:45:02,040 --> 00:45:03,189 1,000. 737 00:45:03,280 --> 00:45:05,271 'His father had taught him the trick. 738 00:45:09,520 --> 00:45:11,476 'The casino wouldn't spot it, 739 00:45:11,560 --> 00:45:14,279 'but Jack was wary of the punters.' 740 00:45:14,360 --> 00:45:16,635 11 double. 741 00:45:16,720 --> 00:45:19,837 'He could see Mr Tchai was counting. 742 00:45:19,920 --> 00:45:21,990 'He couldn't risk it.' 743 00:45:25,520 --> 00:45:26,953 12. 744 00:45:27,040 --> 00:45:31,795 20. 18, 18, 17... 745 00:45:33,680 --> 00:45:34,795 19. 746 00:45:34,880 --> 00:45:38,077 'She wasn't wearing her ring. Odds on she'd sold it.' 747 00:45:44,040 --> 00:45:46,429 Thank you. Goodnight. 748 00:45:46,520 --> 00:45:48,556 Goodnight. 749 00:45:48,640 --> 00:45:52,349 'Thank you, she said. For what, Jack thought. 750 00:45:52,440 --> 00:45:55,113 'He ought to thank her.' 751 00:45:55,200 --> 00:45:56,474 Pretty woman. 752 00:45:56,560 --> 00:45:59,279 'Jani de Villiers had just entered his book.' 753 00:45:59,360 --> 00:46:00,793 Place your bets, please. 754 00:46:00,880 --> 00:46:02,632 (Opera) 755 00:46:02,720 --> 00:46:04,312 (Rustling) 756 00:46:08,280 --> 00:46:09,349 (Phone) 757 00:46:12,600 --> 00:46:13,953 Yeah. 758 00:46:14,040 --> 00:46:17,715 - How's it going, Jacko? - 'Fine. I took that job.' 759 00:46:17,800 --> 00:46:19,995 Good. I was wondering what was happening. 760 00:46:20,080 --> 00:46:23,072 I tried to call you but your line was disconnected. 761 00:46:23,160 --> 00:46:25,833 Ah, yes. I moved house. 762 00:46:25,920 --> 00:46:27,478 I needed a bigger place. 763 00:46:27,560 --> 00:46:29,471 'How's that book of yours coming on? ' 764 00:46:29,560 --> 00:46:31,516 Yeah. I'm getting there. 765 00:46:31,600 --> 00:46:34,239 'It's a good job you've got the job to fall back on.' 766 00:46:34,320 --> 00:46:37,437 Huh? Oh, there's my other line. Ciao. 767 00:46:52,680 --> 00:46:54,352 I don't like it. 768 00:46:57,920 --> 00:46:58,875 Why not?. 769 00:46:58,960 --> 00:47:01,679 I don't like it at all. 770 00:47:03,000 --> 00:47:05,195 It had a wonderful character before. 771 00:47:05,280 --> 00:47:07,874 The gambler was so romantic. 772 00:47:07,960 --> 00:47:10,315 He was a loser. 773 00:47:10,400 --> 00:47:11,515 This guy's a croupier. 774 00:47:11,600 --> 00:47:13,795 He can't lose. 775 00:47:13,880 --> 00:47:16,997 People have shat on him all his life and now he's in control. 776 00:47:17,080 --> 00:47:18,069 He's a winner. 777 00:47:18,160 --> 00:47:20,799 Is that your idea of a winner?. 778 00:47:20,880 --> 00:47:22,757 He couldn't give a shit about anyone. 779 00:47:22,840 --> 00:47:25,354 - He uses people... - It's because of the sex. 780 00:47:25,440 --> 00:47:26,759 You don't like the sex. 781 00:47:26,840 --> 00:47:30,150 I couldn't give a fuck about the sex. 782 00:47:30,240 --> 00:47:32,151 Most men'll fuck a lamppost. 783 00:47:32,240 --> 00:47:33,958 He's just a miserable zombie. 784 00:47:35,720 --> 00:47:38,029 Is that the way you feel now? 785 00:47:38,120 --> 00:47:40,680 Is that what's happened to you? 786 00:47:40,760 --> 00:47:44,275 - Marion, it's a book. - Really? 787 00:47:44,360 --> 00:47:47,397 Then why is he called Jake? Why don't you come clean 788 00:47:47,480 --> 00:47:48,754 and call him Jack? 789 00:47:49,840 --> 00:47:52,877 There's no hope in it. 790 00:47:52,960 --> 00:47:56,396 It's the truth. 791 00:47:56,480 --> 00:47:59,040 Without hope, there's no point to anything. 792 00:47:59,120 --> 00:48:02,112 What is so fucking hopeful about your job? 793 00:48:02,200 --> 00:48:05,158 Spending the day catching poor people stealing? 794 00:48:05,240 --> 00:48:07,549 You say the organised gangs get away with it. 795 00:48:07,640 --> 00:48:10,154 In the casino everyone gets caught, rich or poor. 796 00:48:10,240 --> 00:48:12,356 The odds are the same, it's all relative. 797 00:48:12,440 --> 00:48:14,317 Crap. It is not relative. 798 00:48:14,400 --> 00:48:16,994 It's unfair. It's designed unfair. 799 00:48:17,080 --> 00:48:19,719 Like your casino and your croupier's a little shit 800 00:48:19,800 --> 00:48:21,279 because he goes along with it. 801 00:48:21,360 --> 00:48:22,952 Yeah, what about the lottery? 802 00:48:23,040 --> 00:48:24,598 (Doorbell) 803 00:48:24,680 --> 00:48:27,592 Look at this. You're like all the other suckers out there. 804 00:48:27,680 --> 00:48:30,274 14 million to one. Is that your idea of hope? 805 00:48:30,360 --> 00:48:32,032 - The door, Jack. - Leave it. 806 00:48:32,120 --> 00:48:33,758 No. Answer it. 807 00:48:43,040 --> 00:48:46,112 Just called round to say thanks for shopping me, Jack. 808 00:48:48,320 --> 00:48:50,117 What are you talking about?. 809 00:48:50,200 --> 00:48:53,431 Reynolds got a doctor in. They forced me to do a dope test 810 00:48:53,520 --> 00:48:55,192 which was positive, as you knew. 811 00:48:55,280 --> 00:48:56,838 I don't know anything about it. 812 00:48:57,920 --> 00:49:00,070 - Hiya. - Hi. 813 00:49:00,160 --> 00:49:02,879 Your boyfriend fucked me, smoked my dope then shopped me. 814 00:49:02,960 --> 00:49:06,157 What do you think about that?. I can't get a job now. 815 00:49:06,240 --> 00:49:08,470 You're no different from Matt. 816 00:49:08,560 --> 00:49:11,074 Pair of vicious shits, that's what you are. 817 00:49:11,160 --> 00:49:13,310 Bella, I don't know anything about this. 818 00:49:13,400 --> 00:49:15,675 - All men are scumbags. - I agree. 819 00:49:23,040 --> 00:49:26,669 Well, go on. Go after her. 820 00:49:29,520 --> 00:49:32,830 'He was Jack and he was Jake. 821 00:49:32,920 --> 00:49:35,912 'And he had discovered there was a price to pay 822 00:49:36,000 --> 00:49:38,230 'for this double life of his. 823 00:49:39,920 --> 00:49:44,675 'He had no idea where Marion was staying or with whom. 824 00:49:44,760 --> 00:49:47,672 'He realised he knew little about her life, but then... 825 00:49:47,760 --> 00:49:49,751 'he had never asked about it. 826 00:49:59,320 --> 00:50:02,710 'For the first time in a long while, Jack thought about his mother. 827 00:50:02,800 --> 00:50:05,189 'She'd left when she couldn't take it any more. 828 00:50:05,280 --> 00:50:09,068 'His father had said, "Don't worry, she'll come back." 829 00:50:09,160 --> 00:50:11,310 'She didn't. 830 00:50:11,400 --> 00:50:13,914 'But Marion wasn't his mother.' 831 00:50:16,200 --> 00:50:18,395 He's paying out twenty-fives, not tens. 832 00:50:18,480 --> 00:50:21,119 I see that. 833 00:50:21,200 --> 00:50:22,838 Little shit, Matt. 834 00:50:22,920 --> 00:50:24,319 'Chapter three, 835 00:50:24,400 --> 00:50:27,073 'his existence was forming a pattern of betrayals. 836 00:50:27,160 --> 00:50:30,391 'Sometimes he was unsure whether he was betrayer or betrayed.' 837 00:50:30,480 --> 00:50:33,631 - Thanks for the information. - Pleasure. 838 00:50:33,720 --> 00:50:35,790 Pity about Bella. 839 00:50:35,880 --> 00:50:38,474 She was a real asset. 840 00:50:38,560 --> 00:50:40,630 What could I do? 841 00:50:42,760 --> 00:50:46,036 Sorry, Jack. No smoking in the nest. 842 00:50:47,120 --> 00:50:48,314 (Phone) 843 00:50:52,280 --> 00:50:54,236 Thank you, sir. 844 00:50:54,320 --> 00:50:57,551 Fantastic. Just down here. 845 00:50:59,000 --> 00:51:00,115 Jack? 846 00:51:00,200 --> 00:51:01,792 (Laughs) 847 00:51:01,880 --> 00:51:03,632 I thought it was you. It's the hair. 848 00:51:03,720 --> 00:51:05,950 Listen, I'm working on that soccer story. 849 00:51:06,040 --> 00:51:08,395 Right. Look, I must get back to Habib. 850 00:51:08,480 --> 00:51:10,914 - Habib? - My author. 851 00:51:11,000 --> 00:51:14,276 He's a terrorist. He's written a kill-and-tell book. 852 00:51:15,520 --> 00:51:17,078 Take care. 853 00:51:18,160 --> 00:51:19,957 That's 4.99, sir. Thank you. 854 00:51:20,040 --> 00:51:24,750 Jack, next weekend I'm having a house party. 855 00:51:26,320 --> 00:51:29,437 Here. It's just near Oxford. 856 00:51:30,760 --> 00:51:32,079 Why don't you come? 857 00:51:32,160 --> 00:51:34,037 It'll just be social, no business. 858 00:51:34,120 --> 00:51:36,953 Bring a friend, I've got plenty of room. 859 00:51:37,040 --> 00:51:40,476 - I'll try and make it. - Good. Looking forward. 860 00:51:40,560 --> 00:51:42,198 Right! 861 00:51:44,160 --> 00:51:47,072 - Your change, sir. - Thanks. 862 00:51:49,840 --> 00:51:51,319 'Books piled like chips. 863 00:51:51,400 --> 00:51:54,597 'Stack 'em high, sell 'em fast, make a killing. 864 00:51:54,680 --> 00:51:56,398 'No dumb soccer novel for Jack. 865 00:51:56,480 --> 00:51:58,835 'He would write about the world he knew. 866 00:51:58,920 --> 00:52:01,115 'From the inside. 867 00:52:03,680 --> 00:52:05,238 'Chapter four.' 868 00:52:13,840 --> 00:52:16,957 I don't know how you can drive at night in those glasses. 869 00:52:20,280 --> 00:52:22,271 How'd you hurt your hand? 870 00:52:22,360 --> 00:52:25,318 It was just an accident. It's nothing. 871 00:52:25,400 --> 00:52:27,595 Should be the next on the right. 872 00:52:30,360 --> 00:52:33,397 Jani, there's something I want to say before we get there. 873 00:52:33,480 --> 00:52:36,040 I don't know what the sleeping arrangements are. 874 00:52:36,120 --> 00:52:39,032 Giles probably expects us to share a room. 875 00:52:39,120 --> 00:52:41,031 That's fine. 876 00:52:49,760 --> 00:52:51,273 (Voices and laughter) 877 00:52:55,720 --> 00:53:01,590 Look, it's no use pretending it was an accident. 878 00:53:01,680 --> 00:53:04,513 I had a fight with someone. That's all. 879 00:53:16,440 --> 00:53:19,238 She's a dab hand with the racket, your friend. 880 00:53:20,480 --> 00:53:22,516 South African women are very sporty. 881 00:53:22,600 --> 00:53:24,033 So I see. 882 00:53:29,200 --> 00:53:30,553 (Man) Nice serve. 883 00:53:30,640 --> 00:53:32,119 (Woman) 40-15. 884 00:53:32,200 --> 00:53:33,997 How did she get that shiner?. 885 00:53:35,920 --> 00:53:38,309 I found her in bed with someone. 886 00:53:38,400 --> 00:53:39,799 Who was he? 887 00:53:39,880 --> 00:53:41,233 She. 888 00:53:43,800 --> 00:53:46,155 I say, you're a dark horse, Jack. 889 00:53:46,240 --> 00:53:47,753 (Man) Lovely shot. Game. 890 00:53:50,880 --> 00:53:53,314 - Come on, Jack. - I don't gamble. 891 00:53:53,400 --> 00:53:55,675 Don't be a spoil-sport. It's only a few quid. 892 00:53:55,760 --> 00:53:58,149 It's nothing to do with money. I don't gamble. 893 00:53:58,240 --> 00:53:59,434 He doesn't gamble. 894 00:54:08,200 --> 00:54:11,988 - I'll watch. - Jack likes to watch. 895 00:54:12,080 --> 00:54:14,469 Does he like to watch? 896 00:54:14,560 --> 00:54:16,994 One more remark and I'll break your balls. 897 00:54:19,720 --> 00:54:20,789 I bet she could. 898 00:54:22,840 --> 00:54:24,717 I'll deal, but I won't play. 899 00:54:26,160 --> 00:54:28,037 Sure you know how? 900 00:54:31,440 --> 00:54:34,352 'The hands of a conjurer. 901 00:54:35,800 --> 00:54:37,552 'Or a cardsharp.' 902 00:54:57,480 --> 00:55:00,119 OK. Last hand. 903 00:55:00,200 --> 00:55:03,078 - I've got an idea. - No, no stripping. 904 00:55:03,160 --> 00:55:05,116 We're not having that again. 905 00:55:05,200 --> 00:55:06,315 Although... 906 00:55:08,280 --> 00:55:11,955 I'll stick to bluffing. That's what I'm best at. 907 00:55:13,720 --> 00:55:16,632 - 'Stick.' - Stick. 908 00:55:16,720 --> 00:55:17,835 I don't know. 909 00:55:17,920 --> 00:55:20,957 - 'Two cards.' - Two cards. 910 00:55:21,040 --> 00:55:23,600 - 'Two cards.' - Two cards. 911 00:55:23,680 --> 00:55:28,071 - 'One card. ' - One card. 912 00:55:28,160 --> 00:55:31,277 - 'Three cards. ' - Three. 913 00:55:34,560 --> 00:55:38,189 I'll start with a tenner. 914 00:55:40,720 --> 00:55:43,678 I'll see your ten and I'll raise you ten. 915 00:55:43,760 --> 00:55:46,354 I'll see your 20 and raise you ten. 916 00:55:52,040 --> 00:55:53,996 30, raise ten. 917 00:55:56,840 --> 00:56:00,037 40. Raise you by 20. 918 00:56:02,280 --> 00:56:05,317 I'll match that and raise you a tenner. 919 00:56:11,080 --> 00:56:12,308 I'm in. 920 00:56:13,720 --> 00:56:17,030 Yes. That's it. I haven't got any more cash. 921 00:56:18,160 --> 00:56:19,479 Yeah. 922 00:56:19,560 --> 00:56:21,551 I call. 923 00:56:21,640 --> 00:56:23,437 See you. 924 00:56:26,080 --> 00:56:27,911 A straight. 925 00:56:28,000 --> 00:56:29,479 Beat that. 926 00:56:29,560 --> 00:56:31,437 A flush. 927 00:56:31,520 --> 00:56:32,919 Shit. 928 00:56:33,000 --> 00:56:36,675 Not so fast, darling. Full house. 929 00:56:36,760 --> 00:56:39,320 (Man) Hang on, chaps. That's impossible. 930 00:56:40,920 --> 00:56:43,514 How's about this for impossible? 931 00:56:43,600 --> 00:56:45,318 Four of a kind. 932 00:56:45,400 --> 00:56:46,719 (Laughter) 933 00:56:46,800 --> 00:56:48,836 (Man) What's going on? (Woman) No. 934 00:56:50,040 --> 00:56:51,189 Straight flush. 935 00:56:51,280 --> 00:56:53,316 What are the odds of this happening? 936 00:56:53,400 --> 00:56:54,799 Thousands to one. 937 00:56:54,880 --> 00:56:56,836 42,300,000 to one. 938 00:56:56,920 --> 00:56:58,114 Approximately. 939 00:56:58,200 --> 00:57:01,670 Could have won if I'd been able to bluff. 940 00:57:01,760 --> 00:57:03,751 I get it. 941 00:57:05,200 --> 00:57:06,349 Get what?. 942 00:57:08,440 --> 00:57:10,396 Are you accusing me of cheating? 943 00:57:10,480 --> 00:57:11,913 Good, God. No. 944 00:57:12,000 --> 00:57:14,389 With a skill like that, why do you want a job? 945 00:57:14,480 --> 00:57:16,436 You don't need to work. 946 00:57:17,320 --> 00:57:18,548 (Toilet flushes) 947 00:57:18,640 --> 00:57:21,279 'Here was an interesting question. 948 00:57:21,360 --> 00:57:24,079 'Was writing work? 949 00:57:24,160 --> 00:57:25,991 'Or play? ' 950 00:57:28,400 --> 00:57:29,389 What happened? 951 00:57:30,840 --> 00:57:33,559 Remember that guy who cheated at the table? 952 00:57:33,640 --> 00:57:35,596 You don't like cheats, do you? 953 00:57:51,600 --> 00:57:54,592 So, which side do you like? 954 00:57:56,160 --> 00:57:57,479 You choose. 955 00:58:13,720 --> 00:58:14,994 That trick tonight. 956 00:58:15,080 --> 00:58:17,389 I don't think I've ever seen that done before. 957 00:58:17,480 --> 00:58:20,995 It can only work with amateurs. A pro would have spotted it. 958 00:58:21,080 --> 00:58:23,116 - I didn't. - Then you're not a pro. 959 00:58:29,160 --> 00:58:31,037 Goodnight. 960 00:58:38,240 --> 00:58:39,309 Jack. 961 00:58:44,280 --> 00:58:46,589 Jack, I need your help. 962 00:58:48,160 --> 00:58:50,355 I'm in a lot of trouble. 963 00:58:53,080 --> 00:58:55,548 What kind of trouble? 964 00:58:55,640 --> 00:58:58,279 I owe a lot of money. 965 00:58:58,360 --> 00:59:00,590 Was that why you did that two grand? 966 00:59:00,680 --> 00:59:03,478 - I couldn't help you. - I know that. 967 00:59:03,560 --> 00:59:05,357 But you can now. 968 00:59:05,440 --> 00:59:07,476 I'm sorry. I don't have any money. 969 00:59:08,600 --> 00:59:09,828 Some people I know. 970 00:59:09,920 --> 00:59:12,992 They're planning to rob the Golden Lion. 971 00:59:16,000 --> 00:59:17,911 - You don't mean that. - They mean it. 972 00:59:18,000 --> 00:59:19,513 - Who's they? - My creditors. 973 00:59:19,600 --> 00:59:23,115 One night, around 3 am, they'll come to the casino... 974 00:59:23,200 --> 00:59:26,397 Forget it. It'll never work. 975 00:59:29,040 --> 00:59:31,110 The point is, they want a man inside. 976 00:59:31,200 --> 00:59:32,918 I took you for a bright woman. 977 00:59:33,000 --> 00:59:35,992 Just listen. You don't have to do anything criminal. 978 00:59:36,080 --> 00:59:38,992 - Robbery's not criminal?. - You don't have to be criminal. 979 00:59:39,080 --> 00:59:41,310 A guy'll deliberately cheat at your table. 980 00:59:41,400 --> 00:59:43,072 You'll see him, stop him. 981 00:59:43,160 --> 00:59:46,630 The guy'll make a big scene and that's when it'll happen. 982 00:59:47,920 --> 00:59:49,399 You're serious. 983 00:59:50,480 --> 00:59:52,072 You won't be committing a crime. 984 00:59:52,160 --> 00:59:55,311 The man'll cheat, you'll just be doing your job. That's all. 985 00:59:55,400 --> 00:59:56,879 Shit. 986 00:59:56,960 --> 00:59:59,599 And I thought you were only after my body. 987 01:00:02,680 --> 01:00:04,238 I've come to know you. 988 01:00:04,320 --> 01:00:07,756 You're honest. I can trust you. 989 01:00:07,840 --> 01:00:10,912 So what will you do when it all goes wrong? 990 01:00:11,000 --> 01:00:12,877 - It won't. - If it does. 991 01:00:14,480 --> 01:00:16,516 You'll keep the 10,000 pounds. 992 01:00:18,920 --> 01:00:20,239 What 10,000 pounds? 993 01:00:21,720 --> 01:00:24,075 These people will pay you 10,000 before 994 01:00:24,160 --> 01:00:25,718 and 10,000 after. 995 01:00:27,000 --> 01:00:29,514 They want someone they can be sure of. 996 01:00:29,600 --> 01:00:31,955 An honest dealer. 997 01:00:32,040 --> 01:00:33,678 That's the point. 998 01:00:33,760 --> 01:00:35,671 Not all dealers are honest. 999 01:00:36,880 --> 01:00:38,677 Mr Reynolds will never suspect you. 1000 01:00:38,760 --> 01:00:41,911 Reynolds. You've done your research. 1001 01:00:42,000 --> 01:00:44,230 There was nothing else I could do. 1002 01:00:46,840 --> 01:00:48,592 You're my last chance. 1003 01:00:50,880 --> 01:00:52,552 Next time it'll be my neck. 1004 01:00:52,640 --> 01:00:54,949 What about my neck? 1005 01:00:55,040 --> 01:00:58,669 I want to go back to Cape Town. 1006 01:00:58,760 --> 01:01:00,990 I want to start again. Clean. 1007 01:01:04,440 --> 01:01:06,078 Can't do it, Jani. 1008 01:01:07,240 --> 01:01:10,789 I'm asking you as a friend. 1009 01:01:12,480 --> 01:01:15,677 (Sobs) You'd be saving the life of a friend. 1010 01:01:27,920 --> 01:01:29,512 (Couple having sex) 1011 01:01:42,880 --> 01:01:46,236 'Jack wondered why he was even considering it. 1012 01:01:46,320 --> 01:01:49,198 'Ten grand. In cash. 1013 01:01:49,280 --> 01:01:51,157 'That was why. 1014 01:01:51,240 --> 01:01:53,470 'But Jack didn't need the money. 1015 01:01:53,560 --> 01:01:55,755 'His father would have taken it like a shot, 1016 01:01:55,840 --> 01:01:57,398 'but his father was a gambler. 1017 01:01:57,480 --> 01:01:59,232 'He was always broke. 1018 01:02:01,440 --> 01:02:04,113 'Jack suddenly realised 1019 01:02:04,200 --> 01:02:06,873 'it was Jake who was considering it.' 1020 01:02:10,400 --> 01:02:12,118 How much do you owe? 1021 01:02:12,200 --> 01:02:13,952 Let it go. 1022 01:02:20,360 --> 01:02:22,510 Did they tell you to sleep with me? 1023 01:02:22,600 --> 01:02:24,875 I told you, all bets are off. 1024 01:02:39,760 --> 01:02:41,352 I'm sorry. 1025 01:02:41,440 --> 01:02:42,998 What for?. 1026 01:02:43,080 --> 01:02:44,832 I have to take the car. 1027 01:02:57,600 --> 01:03:00,876 'Hang on tightly, let go lightly. 1028 01:03:00,960 --> 01:03:02,678 'Chapter five...' 1029 01:03:02,760 --> 01:03:04,159 (Door opens) 1030 01:03:14,240 --> 01:03:16,515 - Good night?. - Not particularly. 1031 01:03:17,760 --> 01:03:19,113 And your lady? 1032 01:03:19,200 --> 01:03:21,634 She had to leave early. She asked me to thank you. 1033 01:03:23,240 --> 01:03:25,834 - Bit unexpected, wasn't it?. - Not really. 1034 01:03:29,640 --> 01:03:31,551 How's that soccer story coming along? 1035 01:03:31,640 --> 01:03:34,632 You said it was gonna be social, Giles. No business. 1036 01:03:34,720 --> 01:03:36,870 'He was overcome with a sense of urgency. 1037 01:03:36,960 --> 01:03:39,394 'He had to get it down. Get on with the writing.' 1038 01:03:39,480 --> 01:03:40,435 (Door closes) 1039 01:03:48,080 --> 01:03:49,274 (Thunder) 1040 01:04:16,320 --> 01:04:18,550 It's beautiful. Thank you. 1041 01:04:20,280 --> 01:04:23,636 - I hope it brings you luck. - It will. 1042 01:04:25,200 --> 01:04:28,158 I haven't brought you much luck, have I? 1043 01:04:29,560 --> 01:04:31,630 That girl who worked at the casino... 1044 01:04:31,720 --> 01:04:33,756 I don't care about her. 1045 01:04:33,840 --> 01:04:36,832 I was wrong what I said about the book. 1046 01:04:36,920 --> 01:04:38,751 I hurt you, didn't I? 1047 01:04:45,200 --> 01:04:48,351 I'm gonna leave the casino soon, I promise. 1048 01:04:48,440 --> 01:04:51,591 - You will?. - Within a month. 1049 01:04:54,720 --> 01:04:56,392 Believe me. 1050 01:04:56,480 --> 01:04:57,754 I'm gonna quit. 1051 01:05:03,560 --> 01:05:05,869 Then you can dye your hair blonde again. 1052 01:05:13,200 --> 01:05:14,713 (Phone) 1053 01:05:17,280 --> 01:05:18,918 (Answerphone clicks on) 1054 01:05:19,000 --> 01:05:22,356 (Jack) 'Nobody around. Leave a message after the beep.' 1055 01:05:22,440 --> 01:05:24,192 (Beep) 1056 01:05:24,280 --> 01:05:27,556 (Jani) 'I need to see you. I've moved. 1057 01:05:27,640 --> 01:05:31,792 'I have a new number. It's 4753275. 1058 01:05:31,880 --> 01:05:33,393 'Please call me.' 1059 01:05:33,480 --> 01:05:38,554 'Chapter seven. Jake had decided to see her. 1060 01:05:38,640 --> 01:05:40,995 'The challenge was essential.' 1061 01:05:43,440 --> 01:05:45,396 (Voices arguing down the hall) 1062 01:05:48,880 --> 01:05:50,029 Come in. 1063 01:05:58,520 --> 01:06:00,238 It's not the Ritz, I'm afraid. 1064 01:06:02,840 --> 01:06:03,909 Is it yes? 1065 01:06:05,640 --> 01:06:06,755 Yes. 1066 01:06:08,520 --> 01:06:09,873 Thank you. 1067 01:06:21,320 --> 01:06:23,117 It doesn't seem fair. 1068 01:06:24,440 --> 01:06:27,955 You're offering me ten grand in cash. You can't afford a decent place. 1069 01:06:28,040 --> 01:06:30,190 Life's not fair. We both know that. 1070 01:06:30,280 --> 01:06:32,316 It's all relative. I need money, too. 1071 01:06:32,400 --> 01:06:34,038 - Do you? - Yes. 1072 01:06:34,120 --> 01:06:35,951 Look, the date's not set yet. 1073 01:06:36,040 --> 01:06:38,429 But I'll call you. One last thing. 1074 01:06:38,520 --> 01:06:41,557 The man you're going to catch cheating, he may get violent. 1075 01:06:41,640 --> 01:06:44,712 But you know how to deal with cheats. 1076 01:06:47,600 --> 01:06:49,352 That bruise has cleared up nicely. 1077 01:06:49,440 --> 01:06:50,589 Bruise? 1078 01:06:51,720 --> 01:06:53,392 Yes. Yes, it's better. 1079 01:06:53,480 --> 01:06:56,278 I've still got mine. 1080 01:06:56,360 --> 01:06:57,952 And your hand, too. 1081 01:06:58,040 --> 01:07:00,508 I took the bandage off yesterday. 1082 01:07:00,600 --> 01:07:02,591 - You want a drink? - No, thank you. 1083 01:07:05,200 --> 01:07:07,031 I don't think we should meet again. 1084 01:07:07,120 --> 01:07:08,758 (Train passes) 1085 01:07:08,840 --> 01:07:12,389 It's a shame there aren't more men in the world like you. 1086 01:07:30,320 --> 01:07:33,676 'Question: Was he gambling, taking Jani's money? 1087 01:07:33,760 --> 01:07:35,830 'Answer, no. 1088 01:07:35,920 --> 01:07:39,037 'Because he wasn't betting with his own money. 1089 01:07:39,120 --> 01:07:42,192 'He was being paid in advance for a service. 1090 01:07:45,800 --> 01:07:48,030 'In reality, there were two clear elements 1091 01:07:48,120 --> 01:07:49,838 'of risk in this exchange. 1092 01:07:49,920 --> 01:07:52,388 'One, the possibility the cash was counterfeit. 1093 01:07:54,240 --> 01:07:56,151 'Two, Jani or her creditors 1094 01:07:56,240 --> 01:07:58,549 'might want the money back if the plan failed. 1095 01:08:02,440 --> 01:08:05,352 'To begin with, he put the odds at two against, seven for. 1096 01:08:05,440 --> 01:08:08,079 'He checked a random selection of bills at the bank. 1097 01:08:08,160 --> 01:08:09,513 'They were all good. 1098 01:08:09,600 --> 01:08:12,512 'Bring me some luck, darling. 1099 01:08:12,600 --> 01:08:16,309 'So now his odds were decidedly better. Eight to one. 1100 01:08:16,400 --> 01:08:19,472 'The good notes gave one less negative -two minus one. 1101 01:08:19,560 --> 01:08:22,677 'Mathematically, he had one more positive - seven plus one. 1102 01:08:22,760 --> 01:08:24,751 'Next stage. 1103 01:08:24,840 --> 01:08:26,717 'He had to be secure at eight to one 1104 01:08:26,800 --> 01:08:28,836 'against having to give the money back, 1105 01:08:28,920 --> 01:08:30,592 'so he wouldn't spend it. 1106 01:08:32,480 --> 01:08:34,948 'Lf after one month no one had approached him, 1107 01:08:35,040 --> 01:08:37,679 'he calculated the odds of keeping it at 20 to one.' 1108 01:08:37,760 --> 01:08:39,193 No more bets. Thank you. 1109 01:08:40,960 --> 01:08:43,633 'After three months he figured 100 to one 1110 01:08:43,720 --> 01:08:46,029 'no one would turn up.' 1111 01:08:46,120 --> 01:08:47,235 (Wheel spins) 1112 01:08:49,680 --> 01:08:50,954 (Ball drops) 1113 01:08:51,040 --> 01:08:52,553 36, red. 1114 01:09:03,880 --> 01:09:04,915 80 pound. 1115 01:09:09,920 --> 01:09:11,194 (Mouths) 1116 01:09:14,200 --> 01:09:15,235 Cash me in. 1117 01:09:16,880 --> 01:09:19,189 How about a little drink to celebrate? 1118 01:09:29,080 --> 01:09:32,709 'Jake's experiment with the man would prove his point. 1119 01:09:32,800 --> 01:09:35,109 'People don't change.' 1120 01:09:43,800 --> 01:09:45,552 Damn. 1121 01:10:10,000 --> 01:10:11,149 (Jack) Money down. 1122 01:10:12,680 --> 01:10:16,958 'Chapter ten. He watched their faces as they lost. 1123 01:10:17,040 --> 01:10:19,474 'Hour after hour, night after night. 1124 01:10:19,560 --> 01:10:20,754 'Relentlessly. 1125 01:10:20,840 --> 01:10:23,513 'He questioned the conventional wisdom 1126 01:10:23,600 --> 01:10:26,433 'that gamblers are self-destructive. 1127 01:10:26,520 --> 01:10:28,715 'He had come to believe that in reality 1128 01:10:28,800 --> 01:10:30,870 'they want to destroy everyone else. 1129 01:10:30,960 --> 01:10:35,511 'Their families, loved ones, everyone. 1130 01:10:35,600 --> 01:10:37,591 'Fuck over the whole world. 1131 01:10:39,840 --> 01:10:42,638 'Without emotion, he watched them go. 1132 01:10:44,080 --> 01:10:45,638 'Jake stayed.' 1133 01:10:45,720 --> 01:10:47,631 (Ball drops) 1134 01:10:48,520 --> 01:10:49,999 (Phone) 1135 01:10:52,160 --> 01:10:54,754 (Jack) 'Nobody around. Leave a message.' 1136 01:10:54,840 --> 01:10:56,068 (Beep) 1137 01:10:56,160 --> 01:10:59,391 (Jani) 'It's set. The day after tomorrow. 1138 01:10:59,480 --> 01:11:01,914 'The 24th. Good luck.' 1139 01:11:12,480 --> 01:11:14,835 'It's set. The day after tomorrow. 1140 01:11:14,920 --> 01:11:17,673 'The 24th. Good luck.' 1141 01:11:22,880 --> 01:11:24,871 Are you ever tempted to gamble? 1142 01:11:24,960 --> 01:11:29,272 - Never. Why do you ask? - I can just imagine 1143 01:11:29,360 --> 01:11:31,555 being around so much money all the time. 1144 01:11:31,640 --> 01:11:34,279 - Gambling's not about money. - Really? 1145 01:11:34,360 --> 01:11:37,796 Gambling's about not facing reality, ignoring the odds. 1146 01:11:39,280 --> 01:11:40,793 I must be a fool. 1147 01:11:40,880 --> 01:11:42,438 I never think about the odds. 1148 01:11:44,520 --> 01:11:47,398 # Jingle bells, jingle all the way 1149 01:11:47,480 --> 01:11:50,074 # Oh, what fun it is to ride... # 1150 01:11:50,160 --> 01:11:51,957 (Christmas music) 1151 01:11:55,920 --> 01:11:56,955 'Chapter 12.' 1152 01:11:57,040 --> 01:11:58,268 (Wheel spins) 1153 01:12:06,600 --> 01:12:08,397 (Ball drops) 1154 01:12:16,640 --> 01:12:19,950 Change. 2,500. 1155 01:12:20,040 --> 01:12:21,917 (Speaks Chinese) 1156 01:12:30,800 --> 01:12:31,915 Money down. 1157 01:12:32,000 --> 01:12:33,911 (Fruit machines beep) 1158 01:12:48,200 --> 01:12:49,349 (Speaks Chinese) 1159 01:13:00,240 --> 01:13:01,958 Two seven five. 1160 01:13:05,040 --> 01:13:06,155 New dealer. 1161 01:13:06,240 --> 01:13:08,117 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. 1162 01:13:08,200 --> 01:13:10,156 (Phone) 1163 01:13:10,240 --> 01:13:11,832 Can I help you? 1164 01:13:15,440 --> 01:13:20,275 (Croupier) 18, 18, 17...12. 17, 20. 1165 01:13:20,360 --> 01:13:21,759 No more cards. 1166 01:13:21,840 --> 01:13:23,398 Larger than ten. 1167 01:13:23,480 --> 01:13:25,357 (Fruit machines drown dialogue) 1168 01:13:30,160 --> 01:13:31,798 Place your bets, please. 1169 01:13:35,800 --> 01:13:37,552 50. In tens. 1170 01:13:37,640 --> 01:13:39,995 Change. 50 pound. 1171 01:13:44,520 --> 01:13:45,589 Money down. 1172 01:13:47,560 --> 01:13:48,788 No more bets. Thank you. 1173 01:13:57,760 --> 01:13:58,829 (Ball drops) 1174 01:13:58,920 --> 01:14:01,388 23 red. 1175 01:14:01,480 --> 01:14:03,038 No, I'm sorry, sir. Th... 1176 01:14:05,520 --> 01:14:06,873 That was a late bet. 1177 01:14:06,960 --> 01:14:10,350 - You calling me a cheat?. - You are a cheat. 1178 01:14:10,440 --> 01:14:12,351 I saw you. 1179 01:14:12,440 --> 01:14:14,237 - I'm talking to you. - It was a la... 1180 01:14:20,720 --> 01:14:21,835 (Groan) 1181 01:14:21,920 --> 01:14:23,148 (Woman) Come on! 1182 01:14:25,320 --> 01:14:26,878 (Groans) 1183 01:14:26,960 --> 01:14:28,439 (Gunshot) 1184 01:14:28,520 --> 01:14:29,475 (Screaming) 1185 01:14:35,640 --> 01:14:37,198 (Speaking Chinese) 1186 01:14:37,280 --> 01:14:38,759 (Alarm rings) 1187 01:14:44,400 --> 01:14:46,436 (Microphone crackles) 1188 01:14:46,520 --> 01:14:49,193 (Reynolds) 'Ladies and gentlemen, please be calm. 1189 01:14:49,280 --> 01:14:51,077 'There is no cause for alarm.' 1190 01:14:51,160 --> 01:14:53,230 'Enjoy yourselves. It's Christmas.' 1191 01:14:53,320 --> 01:14:54,719 (Microphone crackles) 1192 01:14:54,800 --> 01:14:57,075 (Christmas carols start) 1193 01:15:13,120 --> 01:15:14,838 How did you know I was here? 1194 01:15:16,320 --> 01:15:17,719 I thought you wouldn't want 1195 01:15:17,800 --> 01:15:19,916 to spend Christmas day alone in here. 1196 01:15:24,160 --> 01:15:26,071 Did you go to the casino? 1197 01:15:40,160 --> 01:15:41,832 Happy Christmas. 1198 01:15:43,320 --> 01:15:44,469 Now... 1199 01:15:48,480 --> 01:15:51,756 noodles or rice? 1200 01:16:01,040 --> 01:16:03,395 I don't want a criminal for a boyfriend. 1201 01:16:06,440 --> 01:16:08,396 There was a message, wasn't there? 1202 01:16:12,560 --> 01:16:14,869 It's probably easier for you to eat the rice. 1203 01:16:14,960 --> 01:16:15,949 Marion. 1204 01:16:18,040 --> 01:16:19,473 What did you tell the police? 1205 01:16:21,360 --> 01:16:22,793 Nothing about you. 1206 01:16:22,880 --> 01:16:24,871 Then what?. 1207 01:16:24,960 --> 01:16:29,192 Give up being a croupier, Jack, or I'll shop you. 1208 01:16:29,280 --> 01:16:32,590 All you have to do is keep your promise. 1209 01:16:33,520 --> 01:16:34,635 Simple. 1210 01:16:36,160 --> 01:16:38,515 Here. Use a spoon. 1211 01:16:38,600 --> 01:16:41,717 Leave me alone, Marion! 1212 01:16:41,800 --> 01:16:43,279 You're already alone. 1213 01:16:44,840 --> 01:16:47,229 Marion! Marion! 1214 01:16:49,200 --> 01:16:50,315 Come here. 1215 01:16:51,760 --> 01:16:53,512 Come here. Listen. 1216 01:16:56,320 --> 01:16:58,151 I really don't want to lose you. 1217 01:16:59,680 --> 01:17:01,113 I'll quit. 1218 01:17:01,200 --> 01:17:03,191 I swear to you. 1219 01:17:13,880 --> 01:17:15,791 Why did you take the money? 1220 01:17:17,640 --> 01:17:20,359 I hate public transport. 1221 01:17:20,440 --> 01:17:23,910 - What?. - I want to buy a car. 1222 01:17:28,120 --> 01:17:29,872 How can anyone be that naive? 1223 01:17:30,760 --> 01:17:32,910 (Reynolds) So, how you feeling? 1224 01:17:33,000 --> 01:17:34,353 Bruised. 1225 01:17:34,440 --> 01:17:37,034 Take as long as you like. 1226 01:17:37,120 --> 01:17:39,998 Couple of weeks. Three if you need it. 1227 01:17:40,080 --> 01:17:42,514 We'll pay you sick leave. 1228 01:17:42,600 --> 01:17:44,716 Don't wanna lose you, Jack. 1229 01:17:44,800 --> 01:17:46,028 You're a good man. 1230 01:17:48,000 --> 01:17:49,479 What's this? 1231 01:17:49,560 --> 01:17:50,913 Happy New Year. 1232 01:17:52,480 --> 01:17:56,189 Have a drink on the company. You've earned it. 1233 01:17:56,280 --> 01:17:57,872 'Chapter 13. 1234 01:18:00,680 --> 01:18:03,990 'It's all numbers, the croupier thought. 1235 01:18:04,080 --> 01:18:07,390 'Spin of the wheel, turn of the card, 1236 01:18:07,480 --> 01:18:09,596 'time of your life, date of your birth, 1237 01:18:09,680 --> 01:18:10,829 'year of your death. 1238 01:18:10,920 --> 01:18:12,956 'In the book of numbers the Lord said...' 1239 01:18:13,040 --> 01:18:14,314 (Doorbell) 1240 01:18:14,400 --> 01:18:16,960 '..the Lord said, thou shalt count thy steps.' 1241 01:18:17,040 --> 01:18:18,314 (Wheel spinning) 1242 01:18:18,400 --> 01:18:19,719 'Jack thought, this is it. 1243 01:18:19,800 --> 01:18:22,872 'The famous two-in-the-morning knock at the door. 1244 01:18:22,960 --> 01:18:24,439 'It was pay-back time.' 1245 01:18:24,520 --> 01:18:25,839 (Doorbell) 1246 01:18:25,920 --> 01:18:27,399 'But he wasn't afraid. 1247 01:18:27,480 --> 01:18:30,552 'He hadn't spent one penny of the ten grand. 1248 01:18:30,640 --> 01:18:32,358 'He'd covered himself. 1249 01:18:32,440 --> 01:18:34,078 'He knew the odds.' 1250 01:18:34,160 --> 01:18:35,479 Mr Manfred? 1251 01:18:35,560 --> 01:18:36,788 (Wheel spinning) 1252 01:18:36,880 --> 01:18:38,916 (Ball drops) 1253 01:18:59,560 --> 01:19:01,471 She was on her way home. 1254 01:19:01,560 --> 01:19:02,879 - To you. - No, she wasn't. 1255 01:19:02,960 --> 01:19:04,871 'Marion had been visiting his mother. 1256 01:19:04,960 --> 01:19:07,235 'No, no, no. Not his mother. Her mother.' 1257 01:19:07,320 --> 01:19:09,993 Her mother. She was visiting her mother. 1258 01:19:10,080 --> 01:19:13,709 - Who are you? - Detective Inspector Ross. 1259 01:19:13,800 --> 01:19:16,997 - Who? - Ross. 1260 01:19:17,080 --> 01:19:21,596 Who did it?. Tell me. 1261 01:19:21,680 --> 01:19:24,114 We think it's a hit and run. 1262 01:19:24,200 --> 01:19:26,475 A drunk driver, probably. 1263 01:19:26,560 --> 01:19:29,358 There is the possibility of a revenge killing. 1264 01:19:31,120 --> 01:19:34,829 'Revenge? For what?. Whose revenge? ' 1265 01:19:34,920 --> 01:19:36,831 As you know, she was a WPC with the Met. 1266 01:19:36,920 --> 01:19:39,115 Up until two years ago. 1267 01:19:39,200 --> 01:19:42,078 She called me last week. 1268 01:19:42,160 --> 01:19:46,073 She got wind of a planned robbery at your casino. 1269 01:19:46,160 --> 01:19:48,435 'What had that got to do with her death? ' 1270 01:19:50,560 --> 01:19:52,835 You didn't recognise your attacker, did you? 1271 01:19:52,920 --> 01:19:55,195 Of course I fucking recognised him. 1272 01:19:55,280 --> 01:19:56,713 You did? 1273 01:19:56,800 --> 01:19:59,394 I know a cheat when I see one. 1274 01:20:02,800 --> 01:20:04,074 The man was a cheat. 1275 01:20:08,880 --> 01:20:12,509 If anything occurs to you, call me, will you? 1276 01:20:16,560 --> 01:20:17,754 Do you gamble? 1277 01:20:22,320 --> 01:20:24,390 I was in love with her, you know. 1278 01:20:29,680 --> 01:20:32,797 '"The world breaks everyone. 1279 01:20:32,880 --> 01:20:36,634 '"And afterwards, many are strong at the broken places. 1280 01:20:36,720 --> 01:20:39,837 '"But those that will not break, it kills. 1281 01:20:39,920 --> 01:20:41,353 '"It kills the very good 1282 01:20:41,440 --> 01:20:44,512 '"and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. 1283 01:20:44,600 --> 01:20:45,919 '"If you are none of these, 1284 01:20:46,000 --> 01:20:48,036 '"you can be sure it will kill you, too. 1285 01:20:48,120 --> 01:20:50,236 '"But there will be no special hurry."' 1286 01:20:51,120 --> 01:20:52,633 (Greek music) 1287 01:21:21,000 --> 01:21:22,558 Hey! 1288 01:21:22,640 --> 01:21:24,312 Jacko, how you doing? 1289 01:21:24,400 --> 01:21:26,516 I heard what happened at the casino. 1290 01:21:26,600 --> 01:21:28,431 Pity they didn't get away with it. 1291 01:21:28,520 --> 01:21:30,317 I wish I'd been there. 1292 01:21:30,400 --> 01:21:32,789 - You were there, mate. - What?. 1293 01:21:32,880 --> 01:21:34,871 You know what happened to me, don't you? 1294 01:21:34,960 --> 01:21:36,518 That bitch Bella shopped me. 1295 01:21:38,080 --> 01:21:40,753 Bitch Bella shopped me and you know what I had to do, 1296 01:21:40,840 --> 01:21:42,432 I had to beat the shit out of her. 1297 01:21:42,520 --> 01:21:46,308 You know what I'd like Matt?. I'd like to buy you a drink. 1298 01:21:46,400 --> 01:21:49,995 Cheers! Congratulations. Happy New Year. 1299 01:21:50,080 --> 01:21:52,833 I like you, Jacko. You're so fucking straight. 1300 01:21:54,040 --> 01:21:56,190 Here. You haven't changed your clothes. 1301 01:22:01,240 --> 01:22:02,958 'The music stopped. 1302 01:22:03,040 --> 01:22:04,951 'Jack was drunk. 1303 01:22:05,040 --> 01:22:06,473 'Hallucinating. 1304 01:22:06,560 --> 01:22:08,437 'He was back. 1305 01:22:08,520 --> 01:22:11,796 'A child in the Wild Coast casino.' 1306 01:22:11,880 --> 01:22:13,677 You've been avoiding me. 1307 01:22:15,240 --> 01:22:17,037 Have I? 1308 01:22:18,840 --> 01:22:20,319 I'm Lucy. 1309 01:22:23,280 --> 01:22:26,317 So, what do you do, Lucy? 1310 01:22:26,400 --> 01:22:27,879 I'm a witch. 1311 01:22:29,040 --> 01:22:30,837 A white witch. 1312 01:22:30,920 --> 01:22:32,273 (Wheel spins) 1313 01:22:32,360 --> 01:22:34,635 Are you gonna put a spell on me? 1314 01:22:36,120 --> 01:22:37,235 I might. 1315 01:22:37,320 --> 01:22:39,151 (Wheel spinning) 1316 01:22:41,040 --> 01:22:42,314 That's mine. 1317 01:22:44,800 --> 01:22:46,472 Fuckin' hell. 1318 01:22:46,560 --> 01:22:48,516 (Ball drops) 1319 01:22:48,600 --> 01:22:51,637 That's a nice car. 1320 01:22:51,720 --> 01:22:53,039 How much did you pay for it?. 1321 01:22:53,120 --> 01:22:54,872 Too much. 1800. 1322 01:22:54,960 --> 01:22:56,871 (Racing engine) 1323 01:23:06,320 --> 01:23:07,753 (Singing) 1324 01:23:07,840 --> 01:23:09,592 (Tyres screech) 1325 01:23:09,680 --> 01:23:11,477 I saw her! 1326 01:23:14,080 --> 01:23:16,036 You don't trust women drivers, do you? 1327 01:23:16,120 --> 01:23:18,554 'Jack didn't trust anyone. 1328 01:23:19,800 --> 01:23:21,756 'Except himself. 1329 01:23:27,160 --> 01:23:28,718 'It was finally finished. 1330 01:23:28,800 --> 01:23:30,995 'He thought of sending it to Giles, 1331 01:23:31,080 --> 01:23:32,672 'but that wouldn't be right. 1332 01:23:32,760 --> 01:23:35,115 'He would select a publisher at random. 1333 01:23:35,200 --> 01:23:36,394 'Like a number.' 1334 01:23:50,080 --> 01:23:51,877 21, 19, 13. 1335 01:23:51,960 --> 01:23:53,518 - Here, please. - 20. 1336 01:23:53,600 --> 01:23:55,397 16, 20. 1337 01:23:56,480 --> 01:23:57,595 Blackjack. 1338 01:24:02,440 --> 01:24:03,839 You're wasting yourself. 1339 01:24:03,920 --> 01:24:06,753 With your luck, you ought to come over to our side. 1340 01:24:12,560 --> 01:24:15,279 'Even his publisher had no idea who the author was. 1341 01:24:15,360 --> 01:24:17,396 'He had done the deal through a lawyer. 1342 01:24:17,480 --> 01:24:21,189 'It gave him a good feeling, no one knowing. 1343 01:24:21,280 --> 01:24:23,510 'It never occurred to anyone at the casino 1344 01:24:23,600 --> 01:24:25,670 'that the Golden Lion had been his model. 1345 01:24:25,760 --> 01:24:28,479 'Why should it?. Weren't all casinos the same? 1346 01:24:28,560 --> 01:24:31,791 'It gave him an exquisite pleasure 1347 01:24:31,880 --> 01:24:33,871 'being an Underground man. 1348 01:24:33,960 --> 01:24:37,475 'With all his money, he hadn't even brought a car. 1349 01:24:37,560 --> 01:24:40,472 'Jack knew the truth about himself. 1350 01:24:40,560 --> 01:24:42,676 'He was a one-book writer. 1351 01:24:42,760 --> 01:24:47,072 'A one-time winner who had quit while he was ahead. 1352 01:24:47,160 --> 01:24:49,071 'He changed nothing in the flat.' 1353 01:24:49,160 --> 01:24:50,275 (Phone) 1354 01:24:50,360 --> 01:24:52,157 'Bought nothing, spent nothing. 1355 01:24:52,240 --> 01:24:55,516 'The only thing he did was to remove the bars on the window.' 1356 01:24:55,600 --> 01:24:58,478 'Nobody around. Leave a message after the beep.' 1357 01:24:58,560 --> 01:24:59,834 (Beep) 1358 01:25:04,040 --> 01:25:05,712 - Hello. - 'Jack, it's Jani.' 1359 01:25:05,800 --> 01:25:06,869 Jani. 1360 01:25:06,960 --> 01:25:10,316 - 'Where are you? ' - Sun City. 1361 01:25:10,400 --> 01:25:13,039 I've been meaning to call you for months. 1362 01:25:13,120 --> 01:25:14,792 'So how are you doing? ' 1363 01:25:14,880 --> 01:25:17,997 Great. Listen, I'm getting married. 1364 01:25:18,080 --> 01:25:20,036 At least, I think I am. 1365 01:25:20,120 --> 01:25:22,350 - Did you solve your problems? - 'Yeah.' 1366 01:25:22,440 --> 01:25:25,352 I'm all over that now. Jack, hold on a minute, 1367 01:25:25,440 --> 01:25:28,000 there's someone here who wants to talk to you. 1368 01:25:30,000 --> 01:25:31,797 - 'Jacko.' - Dad. 1369 01:25:31,880 --> 01:25:34,872 I never thanked you properly for your help. 1370 01:25:34,960 --> 01:25:37,758 Jani tells me you behaved like the perfect gentleman. 1371 01:25:37,840 --> 01:25:39,193 I knew you would. 1372 01:25:39,280 --> 01:25:43,876 I know my son. The woman thinks I'm gonna marry her. 1373 01:25:44,960 --> 01:25:47,315 But you know me. 1374 01:25:47,400 --> 01:25:50,790 It's a shame things never worked out, but we saw you all right. 1375 01:25:50,880 --> 01:25:54,668 'You didn't gamble the ten grand, did you? ' 1376 01:25:54,760 --> 01:25:56,671 As a matter of fact, I did. 1377 01:25:58,600 --> 01:26:01,239 - But I won. - 'That's my boy.' 1378 01:26:01,320 --> 01:26:03,709 'How's that novel of yours coming...' 1379 01:26:03,800 --> 01:26:05,995 'So that was it. 1380 01:26:06,080 --> 01:26:07,195 'Final card. 1381 01:26:08,280 --> 01:26:10,430 'Blackjack. 1382 01:26:10,520 --> 01:26:14,832 'His father, 8,000 miles and 27 years away 1383 01:26:14,920 --> 01:26:17,275 'was still dealing to his son, Jack, 1384 01:26:17,360 --> 01:26:19,078 'from the bottom of the deck. 1385 01:26:21,560 --> 01:26:25,030 'But Jake the croupier had a sense of humour.' 1386 01:26:27,280 --> 01:26:28,793 (Sniggers) 1387 01:26:33,920 --> 01:26:36,673 Here's to you. 1388 01:26:36,760 --> 01:26:38,478 To both of you. 1389 01:26:44,320 --> 01:26:45,912 Who was that on the phone? 1390 01:26:47,000 --> 01:26:49,116 Couple I know are getting married. 1391 01:26:51,040 --> 01:26:51,995 Fools. 1392 01:26:57,280 --> 01:26:58,599 (Thunderbolt) 1393 01:26:58,680 --> 01:27:00,033 (Wheel spins) 1394 01:27:07,600 --> 01:27:09,477 'Now he had reached the point 1395 01:27:09,560 --> 01:27:13,075 'where he no longer heard the sound of the ball. 1396 01:27:14,760 --> 01:27:17,433 'The spin of the wheel had brought him home 1397 01:27:17,520 --> 01:27:19,715 'to the place where he was born. 1398 01:27:21,720 --> 01:27:25,395 'The croupier's mission was accomplished. 1399 01:27:27,320 --> 01:27:29,959 'He was master of the game. 1400 01:27:31,480 --> 01:27:36,952 'He had acquired the power to make you lose.'