Conor's parents have also been engaged in a constant fight throughout the movie. Brendan has already told Conor that he is convinced that their mother is having an affair with a man in work.

During: The entire family are called downstairs to the kitchen for a family meeting.

Brendan, Anne, Conor, his father and mother are all seated nervously at the table. The

the mood is strained and awkward. Conor is assuming that he's in hot water over his exam grades and that his mom has told him it isn't. "Your father and I are splitting up." Conor's mother is direct and announces this reality in candid and blunt words. It's clear that Brendan is irritated and reacts in a sarcastic manner "Thank you! Finally! I'll go get the bags."

Conor's mother has got involved with another guy called Tony and she is to move into his home.

The home of the family will be sold and Conor's dad will purchase an apartment. The children will be living

between both of these places. The audience is told that people in Ireland at this point in time cannot

be separated so the two will just be apart. Conor is angry and says in a distinct "This is bullshit.".