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Can I have a word with you all please?

What's the matter Celia? You look worried.

I am . That was the council. They're sending

a health inspector here to check

the kitchen out.

Really? Well, there's nothing to worry about

where I'm concerned. I think you'll  find

everything over here is spick and span.

It's your personal hygiene I'd be worried about, Gordon.

What time is this health inspector coming?

Don't know - it's a spot check.# it could happen at any time so let's get to work i want  this place as clean as a whistle

It could happen at any time, so let's get to

work. I want  this place as clean as a whistle.

There's a layer of grease on that bit.

And on that bit.

There you go. Spotless. You could  eat

your dinner off of that.

Why would you eat your dinner off  the

cooker when we've got plates?

Look, Gordon, are you going to help us clean

the rest of the kitchen?

Why? I didn't make that area dirty.

If we don't get a clean bill  of health

the council could shut us down.

Ah, yes, and then I can work in a proper restaurant,

where the chefs cook and the cleaners clean.

A car's just pulled up. It could be the

health inspector.

Well, we've done our best Celia, under the

circumstances.

Hmm, doesn't look too bad.

Urgh!

Ah, yes, well, um, no I can explain....

Gordon, looks like you need to clean

your act up.

Well said Mary.

Should we start with a clean slate?

Quickly!

This is all very exciting. Everybody wants

the sushi.

That's because tonight is our special

sushi night, idiot. A chance for me to cook

something really special for people with

appreciation of real exotic food.

It's raw fish isn't it Gordon? No cooking

required.

Sounds like a recipe for disaster.

Oh well at least you can't burn it!

You wouldn't understand. The only fish

you eat is deep fried with chips, now

out the way.

Oh, oh dear, oh let's just put them on

the plate shall we? No one will notice.

I'll help you.

It's ruined now. Why don't you go and

do some waiting while I work out what to do next.

How's our sushi night coming on?

Got everything under control, Gordon?

No. We are up the creek without a

paddle. Peter has just made me drop my

sushi and I've got no more sushi rice.

I can't make any more.

Oh dear - is our sushi night on the brink of disaster?

I need more sushi rice. Erm, I'm gonna have

to go and get some. You wouldn't know what

to get. Mary, why don't you entertain the customers

by reading your philosophy thesis.

Hang on Celia,- isn't this the rice

Gordon was using?

I think so. Leave it to me.

I've told him before if he does this  again...

what kind of Asian supermarket doesn't

sell sushi rice? This whole evening is a disaster.

Where did you get that?

Disaster averted. Mary made these and saved

the day again.

Peter.

Yes?

Can you take these out to the customers

and apologise for the delay.

Oh, that was a close shave.

Yes, well it's. erm, good thing I always

make a point of having some spare ingredients.

Oh, what a night.

Yes, amazing. I've never done anything

like that before.

Nor I.

My first ever award ceremony.

I didn't sleep a wink when I got home.

I was still buzzing from meeting all those

celebrity chefs.

Didn't sleep a wink, did you say Peter?

I slept like a log.

Celebrity chefs don't excite me. They may be

famous but can they cook?

Well, they certainly win a lot of awards

and yes, the Poison Ivy won Restaurant of the Year.

It's a shame we didn't win the awards though.

Yes, well, I wouldn't lose too much sleep

over it. What is an award anyway but

just a piece of metal that sits on the shelf

gathering dust. A real award is a

customer thanking me for an excellent

meal.

Really? I thought you said getting  an

award would be the highlight of your career.

Peter, I think it's best we let sleeping dogs  lie.

When you know how sensitive he is.

Where's my sleeping partner?

I hope you didn't mean me.

I'm the only boss here. Sorry I'm a bit late,

I had a bit too much champagne last night -

but at least I slept like a baby.

Lucky you! Peter and I may need a cat nap later.

You've got no stamina. Honestly, you

two left earlier than me.

Well, that's cause you kept putting your arm

around me.

Oh, did he indeed? Well, after that

woman on the dance floor slapped you around

the face and you left, the judges gave out

another award.

Another award? Really?

Yes, and guess what? We won it!

Oh, that's some recognition. My true talents

are they're in writing to be seen.

Oh, come on Peter, what does it say?

Gordon Grater - most arrogant chef!

Oh, congratulations.

Oh, Gordon. Looks like you need some beauty sleep!

How are you today, Peter?

Very good, thank you.

Actually, not very good, thank you for asking.

Why? What's the matter?

Well, last night I was walking  home

when I crossed the road and I was almost

hit by a burger van.

Oh no Peter. That's terrible. Are  you OK?

Just a bit shaken. He was going so fast.

Why don't you come and sit down in

the office until you feel a bit better.

OK.

Sorry I'm late. I had some extracurricular

activities.

To be honest, I overslept. I've been working late

doing another job.

You moonlighting Gordon? Do you really

need a second job?

This is not any old job, sweetheart, this is

an opportunity to manage a high-class

American-themed restaurant. This  is my

future.

Are you sure?

God's honest truth.

Really? Look, I think you should tell Celia

to avoid any problems. Honesty is the

best policy.

No, no, I don't think we should tell her.

Let's keep it our little secret. Anyway, I don't

want her thinking I'm working here out of

sympathy.

No, no, of course not. Anyway where is

this high class restaurant?

Well, you wouldn't know where it is.

Try me.

Well, it's currently parked, I mean located

on Canal Street near the park.

That was where I was almost hit by

that burger van.

Look, I've got a photo of the van on my phone.

Oh, that's strange. That van's parked outside

our restaurant. Maybe I ought to call the police.

Let's not be too hasty. I'm sure there's a

simple explanation.

Yes, I think there might be.

Gordon, you may as well come clean -

this high-class restaurant you're managing -

it's a burger van isn't it?

What's that Gordon? Flipping burgers in your

spare time?

How would you like to flip burgers

full time instead of working here?

Let's not be too hasty. I'm just trying to  make

an honest living.

Oh well, if you're a decent and honest

man, why don't you compensate  Peter

for the stress that you've caused him?

Thank you.

Well, now that everything is open and above

board perhaps we could book a table at your

restaurant tonight?

Listen everyone. I've just heard on the radio

the police are looking for a criminal who was

last seen in this area. We need to keep an

eye out for him.

Oh no, you don't think he'll come here do

you?

Oh yes, no doubt he have a three-course

meal while he waits for the police to

catch him.

Not if he's eating your cooking, Gordon!

Anyway Celia, what does he look like?

Well, the police say that he's about

Gordon's height. He's got a slightly reddish

face and he's wearing a silly hat.

Well don't look at me.

Oh, and he's got glasses and he also has a moustache.

Moustache! Sounds like a proper criminal.

He no doubt slits the throats of his

victims, killed his mother and doesn't pay

his taxes. When I see him, I'll make

sure he gets his comeuppance.

You're all mouth and no trousers, Gordon.

Anyway, everyone back to work

and remember we need to keep an eye out for him.

Are you a bit nervous, Gordon?

No, I've had to deal with customers that

are worse than criminals.

The man... I think he's out there - table three.

OK, stay calm. Err, Peter, go get Celia.

Gordon, go and see if he's out there.

Come on - are you a man or a mouse?

He might have a knife or a gun.

He could be dangerous.

Oh, come on. What are you made  of?

I thought you were my knight in shining armour.

I'll see if it's him.

False alarm. It's not him.

Right, that's it. I'm going out there. How

dare we have customers trying to look like

dangerous criminals. I was that close  to

handing him over to the police.

Oh, don't bother.

When did I say he was a dangerous criminal?

The police are looking for a thief who was shoplifting.

Hmm, I think it's safer if you  stay

in the kitchen Gordon.

Is that wise? It's his cooking that's criminal.