Thick as Thieves

The two lazy men are thrust into their greatest nightmare when Annie, fed up with both of them, falls ill. Suddenly left to fend for themselves, they discover that while they’re adept at tearing things down, they have no knack for putting a house together. Their inability to build is laid bare, underscoring how much more easily they can break than they can create.

The two lazy men are thrust into their greatest nightmare when Annie, fed up with both of them, falls ill. Suddenly left to fend for themselves, they discover that while they’re adept at tearing things down, they have no knack for putting a house together. Their inability to build is laid bare, underscoring how much more easily they can break than they can create.

An escaped inmate turns up and settles in as if the place were his own, immediately issuing a series of demands. His relentless requests put both George and Stan under extreme pressure, forcing them to confront the situation head‑on. As the fugitive's behaviour grows increasingly assertive, the two men find their patience and resources stretched to the very brink. Each demand escalates the tension, leaving George and Stan to grapple with how far they can endure before the situation collapses. His presence feels invasive, as if he’s taken ownership of the space, and his insistence on being obeyed leaves no room for compromise. The pressure mounts with each new request, testing the limits of George’s composure and Stan’s resolve.

An escaped inmate turns up and settles in as if the place were his own, immediately issuing a series of demands. His relentless requests put both George and Stan under extreme pressure, forcing them to confront the situation head‑on. As the fugitive's behaviour grows increasingly assertive, the two men find their patience and resources stretched to the very brink. Each demand escalates the tension, leaving George and Stan to grapple with how far they can endure before the situation collapses. His presence feels invasive, as if he’s taken ownership of the space, and his insistence on being obeyed leaves no room for compromise. The pressure mounts with each new request, testing the limits of George’s composure and Stan’s resolve.

Just as George is starting to get his bearings again, another piece of news turns up. He discovers that Annie has arranged a holiday to Benidorm, and she's planning to go with Stan. The revelation arrives while he’s still trying to settle into his new circumstances, making his attempt to adapt even more uneasy. It forces him to confront yet another unexpected development, highlighting how quickly his world seems to shift. With this fresh information, George finds himself once more caught off guard, unsure how the planned getaway with Stan will affect the dynamics he’s only beginning to understand in the near future.

Just as George is starting to get his bearings again, another piece of news turns up. He discovers that Annie has arranged a holiday to Benidorm, and she's planning to go with Stan. The revelation arrives while he’s still trying to settle into his new circumstances, making his attempt to adapt even more uneasy. It forces him to confront yet another unexpected development, highlighting how quickly his world seems to shift. With this fresh information, George finds himself once more caught off guard, unsure how the planned getaway with Stan will affect the dynamics he’s only beginning to understand in the near future.

While Annie's away on a holiday in Benidorm with her friend, the household falls into the hands of George and Stan. The two step up to look after the place, taking on the duties that Annie'd normally handle. Their aim's simply to keep everything in decent order until she's back. George and Stan manage to keep the home reasonably tidy, and they're even learning a valuable lesson about the kitchen – they're avoiding burning the dinner this time. Their efforts show a modest improvement in keeping the house clean and the meals uncooked, proving they can cope while Annie's off enjoying her break.