Um, let me just look up what you're supposed to do with a bat.

Oh, no, I know what you're supposed to do.

You're supposed to put it in a shoebox or some other kind of similar thing, and you make air holes, and then you take it to a vet.

But I didn't have a shoebox, did I?

I'm coming over right now.

Oh, no, don't, don't.

That is just silly.

No, go to work, and I'll just sit here till the vet surgery opens, and it will all get sorted.

Carol.

[clears throat] Richard, darling, I hope you know how deeply you're missed.

We did have special moments, you and I, many, and, um, I will treasure them forever.

Losing your father so young, I know that broke your heart.

Mine too.

But when I married your stepdad, John, I knew it was the right decision because you adored him too.

Your little face never stopped beaming when he was around, except he wasn't always around, was he? And I know you felt I wasn't the best wife to him, that I let him down.

But the person it's to do with, she's always avoiding me.

[laughs] What are they doing practicing at this time of day? Do you wanna go in?

No.

No, I don't.

Hmm.

I like it.

They do sound a bit off.

Not like normal.

I'm tired, Mom.

Right.

And it's not just the noises.

There is a stain on the landing ceiling that wasn't there a few weeks ago, just by the loft hatch.

Why? Because you can't live with a load of bats in your attic, Mum.

I don't mind.

They feed on insects and mice, the bigger ones anyway, so that's quite helpful.

And anyway, you're not supposed to disturb them.

I just called by to see how Emma was getting on.

Oh, not bad.

Not bad.

Although, ah, now the sun's moved round, you can see the streak marks.

There.

Look.

No, that'll need another wipe.

It's very heavy work, Carol, rehanging curtains.

Still a bit worried that you might have broken something.

What? Broken something? No, I haven't broken anything.

Oh, except one of my best bone china cups, which is quite upsetting really because they're very pretty.

Can we just get back to the point here?

Well, the point is that this is my home, and I like it.

I've lived here for years, and I don't want to leave.I value my autonomy too much.