Chapter 1: What is the premise of 'A Biting Wind'?
You're listening to Petrified. This episode, A Biting Wind.
Fuck this. You were having a fucking laugh. The absolute state of this place. I'm sorry, Mr. McDade. This is the research station. This load of metal huts coming up ahead. It looks like a prefab school after the apocalypse. Welcome to Manitowoc.
Chapter 2: What challenges does McDade face upon arriving at the island?
No, no, no, no, no, no. Take me back down to the airfield. We can do the presentation on the mainland. This place is not photoshoot material. Sir, the plane won't be able to take off in this weather. We're grounded until the morning at least. Hold on. So I have to stay on the island? Well... Is there a hotel? I think you'll have to stay here. What? Where do you live? I'll stay there.
I'm camping out in the hangar tonight. Fuck you, Declan, and anyway. Who's Declan? Sorry, can you just mind your own business for five minutes, please? Jesus. Get me the McDade. Aren't there more of them? What? Let me help you with your things. Hold. Can you hold on? Sorry, buddy.
Chapter 3: How does the weather impact McDade's plans?
Duty calls. Take my arm! No way.
What a welcome from the island.
It's not happy I'm here.
Well, while we're happy, welcome to Manitowoc Island Biological Station.
You're obviously the Irish fella, Declan Robert, yes?
Yes, and this is my colleague, Shelley Griffin.
Hello, Mr. McDade. You're very welcome.
Hi, Sharon.
Call me Griffin, please.
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Chapter 4: What is the significance of the Fitzgerald Bowl?
Well? Oh, uh, let me take your coat. And please head into the lounge there. It's much cozier.
Where am I going?
Uh, through there. Just ahead there. That's a beautiful suit. You're not really dressed for Manitowoc weather.
I thought this was a university. I was informed we were going to be in a college.
We're part of the college, just not on the grounds, so to speak. Didn't the seaplane give you a little hint?
Is this the lounge?
Oh, uh, Mr. McDade, please. No, that's Ardley's lab. Don't go in there. He's not feeling very well.
She'll be in bed then, instead of a lab.
You're not wrong. Just in that door there, please. The lounge.
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Chapter 5: What strange events unfold at the research station?
Four now. Take a seat.
The springs in this are on the way out. I'll take a glass of water and a coffee. Black coffee. Hot.
Will you now...
The filter coffee is nice and hot in the pot. Griffey, please.
You're doing the supply run next week, Grabs.
Deal. Deputy McDade, my mind is blown that you came all this way to... There's sweat streaming down your face. It's the heat in here.
You weren't in here to feel the heat. Are you nervous? Whatever. Mr. Rabbit, a few things. Your people weren't very forthcoming with my people about this whole scenario. I am here for the ceremonial presentation of the Fitzgerald Bowl for the Irish leadership abroad. It was to be presented at the Manitowoc College, with the staff and the Academy and the recipient present.
There was supposed to be press. There was supposed to be a light lunch. There was supposed to be a comfortable accommodation. So far, only one of those things has presented itself. The recipient. You. Where's the light lunch, Mr. Rabbit?
Could I... Could you give me a sec? I'll grab you that light lunch.
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Chapter 6: How does the story explore themes of survival and desperation?
Good to know. A couple of sandwiches will go well with the coffee. Caroline, it's around 8pm on Manitowoc Island. There is piss-all reception, so I have no clue when you'll get this. What I'm certain about is that this is a stitch-up by Coughlin. Dig out those emails and read out the main bits in a voice note. All the details of this trip. Okay, the college is in Michigan.
The bleeding biological station is on a strip of land holding its arse up out of the lake superior. That windbag cocklin knows this is gonna look tacky in the press. No crowds, there's a few gonks at the prefab. A nothing trip, page 12 material. My association to it meaning I'll be seen as page 12 material. I didn't jump parties for this, Caroline. I was all set with the progressives.
He needed my constituency to win the Northside. My jumping was doing him a favour. Fiddling up my image. I mean, I could have stayed there where I was. He promised me a portfolio. A ministerial role. Fucky McGowan is down in Chicago giving the bowl of shamrock to the mayor. And they fuck me up here in the snow for Paddy's Day.
I'm going to be taking some names when I get off this mudfinger in the middle of Piss Lake.
Your hot black coffee, Mr. McDade. We didn't use water from Piss Lake. It's bottled.
I made you a few sandwiches to tide you over. You can have something more substantial later.
Well, we'll see how we get on with this.
Did I actually win the Fitzgerald Bowl?
It's not a prize.
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Chapter 7: What happens during the storm on the island?
I don't think I want it now. No skin off my nose. You could smash it on the floor if you like.
Griff, I'm going to put some propane in the backup generator.
It doesn't... Okay. Sounds great, Ravs. I'll do it next time. Are you going out of your way to be as hurtful as possible? He's been like a kid waiting for you to arrive.
Listen, Sharon, today is not the day.
I told you to call me Griffin, and it's not even Sharon, it's Shelley.
When did you say that?
Well, it looks like the Irish political system is more similar to the U.S. system than I would have expected. You're all pricks.
You're getting very het up.
Do you want me to ring Paul and see if he can collect you?
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Chapter 8: How does the episode conclude and what is the final twist?
No, that's Ardley's. Don't!
Oh, this is most embarrassing.
What? Where? Don't sit up. You were knocked out cold. Oh, Jesus. Fuck. My head. I told you not to sit up. Lie back down. Where am I? Welcome to your room. We thought there'd be more of you. Hence, all the beds. You keep saying to... Oh my god.
What?
What was he doing? That was Ardley. We thought we'd locked the door, him and us. That's why he said it was embarrassing. We were all acting like the door was locked and all along... He was eating. I saw. You don't need to say. Why are the lights out in here? You were out. I thought it would help you sleep. I stayed on hand just in case.
So you've been sitting in the dark staring at me?
What is going on, Sharon? If I have to say one more time that isn't my name, I will drag you out into the snow and leave you to die.
Very specific. Even with the threat, you're much more placid now. Were you... trying to pick a fight so I'd leave?
Yes.
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