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for the gift of water to sustain,

refresh and cleanse all life.

Over water the Holy Spirit moved

in the beginning of creation.

Through water You led the children

of Israel from slavery in Egypt

to freedom in the Promised Land.

.. received the baptism of John,

who was anointed by the Holy Spirit

as the Messiah, the Christ...

We thank You, Father, for

the water of baptism.

- What name have you given

this child? - Elsa Emelia.

.. and know Your goodness all her days

and be protected from evil.

Elsa Emelia, I baptise you

in the name of the

Father, and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(Congregation) Amen.

- Hey.

- Kate.

- Why didn't you tell me he'd be here?

- Cos I knew you'd react like this.

And I wanted you both here. You've

hardly seen each other since Mum died.

Yeah, maybe you're right,

maybe you're right.

He did turn up for the funeral.

I give you that.

My daughter needs a grandfather.

She deserves that.

(Phone)

Rob, this is a new start.

- I'd like us to look forwards. Be a family.

- Wait. Wait.

Yeah, wait. A family?

You mean like being there

when the kids are growing up?

Come on. You know it

wasn't as simple as that.

You should see him with Elsa.

He really does care.

The only thing he cares about...

is himself.

Anna.

- (Anna) You OK?

- Yeah. Bad day.

It's about to get worse.

You need to go to the Barrier.

- What? - They're closing

the gates this evening.

But there's a problem, and

it needs looking at right away.

- Thank you. - Rob, you're

the only one I have left.

Christ! I mean... Sam's there.

We're under contract.

Someone's got to check it out.

Easy for you to say. You

weren't married to her.

There must be someone else.

What about you?

Very funny but, I'm a bit busy running your

business for you. Taxi's on its way. Bye.

- (Dialling tone)

- Yeah, thanks.

Actually she's just returning to

her office. I'll get her to call you.

(Knock)

- More coverage from Arbroath.

- Thanks.

Inspector Hendrick's mum

has sent you in some cakes again.

Why don't you take'em home?

I don't think it's me she's

trying to fatten up, ma'am.

Penny? Penny?

- Get me Samantha Morrison

at the Barrier. - Will do.

(Woman on TV) We interrupt this programme

for breaking news from the English coast.

The severe storm that devastated

Wick and Arbroath earlier today

is continuing to wreak havoc further south

having left a trail of carnage in Scotland.

The storm is now battering the

coastal towns of northern England.

(Phone)

- Hello.

- Malcolm? Leonard Morrison.

Ah, Professor Morrison. It's been a long

time. - Indeed. I have a favour to ask you.

Now's not a good time. The boss is on the

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