Episode 83: The rent
Helen: Dad, Khalid likes the room, and he wants to move in, but he wants to know if you can knock a bit off the rent.
Helen's dad: Helen, you know I can't allow it. Everybody has to pay the same.
Helen: I know dad, but we put the advert in the Gazette for 2 weeks, and he's the only person who's anywhere near suitable. It's going to cost a fortune if you have to keep advertising.
Helen's dad: But why couldn't you find anybody through the ad?
Helen: I don't know dad, I can't make people call. All I know is, Khalid's just right for the room, but if you want him to move in, you'll have to let him have a discount.
Helen's dad: Well, I suppose I could let him have a small reduction. But what are you going to say to Alice and Tim?
Episode 84: A visit from the police
Police 1: You see sir, we've received a complaint from a Mr Hall about a gentleman's watch that you sold to his wife just before Christmas. It would appear that the authenticity of the watch is in doubt.
Tim: Oh - Oh, I see...
Police 1: Would you mind answering a few questions for us?
Tim: Well, no, but I think you should be talking to my boss about this.
Police 2: We've already spoken to your boss sir, at some length as it happens. That's why we'd like to talk to you now. So, if you wouldn't mind answering a few questions...
Tim: What, here?
Police 2: We can always go down to the station if you think you'd be more comfortable there, sir...
Tim: No, no, that won't be necessary. Would you like to come through to the office?
Episode 85: Talking to the police
Police 1: So sir: a number of fake watches have been handed in to us over the last few months, and almost all of them have been traced to this establishment. Can you explain this?
Tim: Err, I'm not sure. We do use a reputable supplier.
Police 1: Indeed. Your supplier wrote to you to tell you that some of the broken watches that you returned to them were fakes, didn't they?
Tim: Well yes, they did, but... look officer, I'm only the assistant manager.
Police 1: And your point is?
Tim: Well, like I said, I think you need to speak to my boss.
Police 2: And like I said sir, we have talked to your boss. Apparently, you are in charge of all the watches that come through this department.
Tim: Well, technically, yes, that's true.
Police 2: So, enlighten me: where did all these fake watches come from?
Episode 86: Another date
Paul: I'm pleased everything's out in the open now Alice. I didn't like hiding things from you.
Alice: You should have told me right from the word go, Paul. It was the way I found out that made me so upset.
Paul: I know Alice, and I'm sorry. But things are going to be very different from now on. I've got a good feeling about you and me, do you know that?
Alice: I'm glad.
Paul: Oh my goodness, is that the time?
Alice: What's the matter?
Paul: Oh gosh, Alice, I've got to fly, I'm picking Ellie up from school and I'm think I'm going to be late!
Alice: Aren't you going to finish your coffee?
Paul: There's no time, I'm late as it is, bye!
Alice: Bye. Paul.
Episode 87: Hot water
Boss: Look Tim, it looks like we're in a bit of hot water here.
Tim: We? You mean you're in hot water. I haven't done anything. This is your problem: you've made your bed, and now you have to lie in it.
Boss: Now that's not quite true, is it Tim? You're in charge of the stockroom, and you sold the watches, didn't you?
Tim: Well yes, but...
Boss: So you could easily have switched the real watches for fakes. You sold the real ones yourself and made a nice little profit.
Tim: You know that's not true.
Boss: But you can't prove it, can you?
Tim: Well, no, but...
Boss: Don't worry Tim, I've got a little plan. It's not quite on the level, but it should get us both out of the soup.
Episode 88: The boss's plan
Boss: Would you like to hear it? You'll like it, I promise!
Tim: I'm listening...
Boss: Look Tim, my little plan could get us both out of quite a tight spot. It's quite simple really, you just say that you noticed the watch boxes had been tampered with when you accepted the delivery from the suppliers. That'll take the heat off us and move the investigation onto them.
Tim: Yeah, but the police won't just take my word for it, will they?
Boss: That's true Tim, they probably won't, but I'm going to arrange for them to find some more evidence to link the fake watches firmly to the supplier and not us. I won't go into details, but it'll work, trust me.
Tim: So somebody else will end up being charged with a crime they didn't commit.
Boss: Well if it isn't somebody else Tim, it'll probably be you.
Tim: Can I just say something here?
Boss: Yes Tim, what is it?
Episode 90: Khalid moves in
Tim: Where do you want this bag, Khalid?
Helen: Khalid, what shall I do with these books?
Khalid: Just put everything over there, next to the door, thanks.
Alice: Tea's ready, everyone!
Tim: Ooh, lovely. Come on, Khalid, tea's up!
Khalid: Mmm, thanks Alice. And thanks Tim and Helen for giving me a hand with all my stuff. It w