Come on. What's that smell?
Oh!
You know burnt toast gives you cancer?
You know that is an urban myth?
Don't just cover the black bits.
Talking of covering, your hoodie's in the wash because,
for some reason, it smelled like cigarettes.
It wasn't me. Eat. You'll be late.
Mm. Tasty.
Love you.
Get off. See you later.
Mum? Mm?
Can...?
Can Marcus come round later?
Marcus? Here? Is that all right?
Yes, obviously!
It's not a big deal.
Not a big deal? I finally get to meet the famous Marcus?
Mum. My future son-in-law!
I thought you said marriage was a waste of time.
Only mine. Smart aleck.
Seems to be working out fine for your dad.
It's not a waste of time if you meet the right person.
He's really nice. I'm sure he is, love.
And he's got four bathrooms in his house,
and his dad's a judge.
Well, you've got one bathroom in yours, and it needs cleaning, so...
All right.
Oh, erm, yeah,
he can't have eggs, he's allergic,
so don't make anything with eggs in for tea.
Tea, right, yeah. Is that OK? Course.
Are you kidding me? I can't wait to meet him.
Now go!
PHONE RINGS
Tanisha? You all right?
Get ready to buy me the biggest bunch of flowers
you could possibly imagine.
Er, OK.
Oh, and you can take me to dinner.
I'll take you anywhere you like, but why?
I've just done you a favour. A massive one.
What are you talking about? I've just got you a job interview.
Huh?
I've got to go to the post office, and the dry cleaners...
What was the other one?
Oh, yeah, I've got to get a spare key cut.
You do know you're not your mum's servant, don't you?
I can't stay in the house, like, sitting all day.
I'm going mad.
Oh! Ollie?
Yeah, right, I'm going to have to go. I'll see you later.
No, wait, I...
Kirsty still bossing him around?
Yeah. She should be paying you for baby-sitting.
Ha-ha! You're so funny.
You should pay me to do your social media. Why?
Cos I posted a video of you as the sexy fox,
and the internet is losing its mind.
Here's a good one.
"He can go through my bins any day."
Let me see that!
What?!
OK, let's have a look.
Well, I can see the swelling's gone down.
Can you clench your fists?
Does that hurt?
Um, no.
Well, yes, but not like it did. OK, how's the pain generally?
Better, I think.
You think, or...? No. Definitely better.
OK, well, that's good. It's just...
..it's not "better" better.
I did say, you know, arthritis isn't something that we can cure.
I know, but I thought...
I'm not 70.
Well, it's good news the Naproxen is working.
That means next time you have a flare-up,
we can quickly get that under control.
Next time? How often's it going to happen?
There's not any way of knowing.
SHE SIGHS
It's difficult, I know.
But there are online support groups
if you wanted to talk to people in the same situation.
People like you, I mean. Younger. I don't want to talk about it.
I just want to go back to work!
OK, I'll give you a prescription for another box,
but don't take it every day, OK?
This is just in case, as I said, in case you have a flare-up again.
PHONE RINGS
I'm sorry, I need to get this That's fine.
Naproxen and a stomach protector.
Remember you need to take it with food.
I'll leave it at reception.
Hello?
Nearly two months ago.
Yes. Loads of times. I've got a record of it.
I called on April 3rd, and spoke to someone called Amy.
Then I called on April 6th, and...
Well, how is that my problem?
Sorry. It's not your fault,
but can you try and understand what this is like?
I'm not working. I don't have any money coming in.
Isn't this what ESA's meant to be for?
Yes! Sareen told me to apply again, on April 6th,
and then Andrew told me on April 19th that,
because I'd applied twice, the system deleted both of them!
I'm not raising my voice.
Sorry. I'm just a bit...
I've been off work two months, and I haven't had a single payment!
I am calm, I'm just...
Don't hang up! Hello?
Oh!
Ah!
5.30? Today?
I can't get out that early. Why?
If all goes well, you'll be out of here within a month.
It's just...
What?
It's just...
Short notice? Don't worry.
She'll love you.
She's making a special exception to see you.
I've been saying good things. Can't you tell?
It's just...
I haven't...
I'm not really prepared.
Doesn't matter. I'll tell you exactly what she'll want to hear.
You think big. The sky's the limit.
You can show initiative, you pull in business.
You've always got your eye open for new opportunities.
Yeah, it just sounds a bit... Corporate? Corporate, yeah.
Corporate gets you a pay rise and a company car.
If she asks where you see yourself in five years, you just say that....
KNOCK AT DOOR
Don't.
Sorry. Come in.
Sorry. Have you got two secs to talk about VPAS?
Caroline the regional coordinator's just been on the phone.
VPAS? Our vulnerable patient assessment scheme. Ah. OK, well,
I think this should take priority, shouldn't it?
Do you want to know what it's about first, or...?
Sorry, we're discussing something time sensitive,
but he'll find you when we're done.
All right.
If they ask... Sorry. Kirsty?
It might be important.
Take as long as you need.
I'll get coffee.
I'll show you where the staffroom is.
Not that sort of coffee.
Excuse me.
Take a seat, Kirsty.
Hi, can I speak to someone in Child Maintenance, please?
Yeah, I can hold. Thanks.
DOOR CLOSES
Why are you back so early?
No homework club. She had a migraine or something.
Don't we need to go to the shop?
Not now, love.
To get some food for Marcus, for later. Yep, don't worry.
Do you want me to go?
Huh? No. Hi, yeah, I'm still here.
Actually, don't worry.
I'll call back.
Shall I just tell Marcus to come another day?
What? Why?
Or he can come later.
He can eat at home, then come after, if it's... I don't know.
Mum? What's wrong?
Nothing! Stop worrying.
Get on with your homework.
I'm going to the shop right now.
Jimmi! Sorry.
I couldn't find anywhere to park.
Who knew planning meetings would be so popular?
Have you been online? There's been so much support.
I can't believe it.
Yeah, well, I'm not sure if fire emojis
and lewd comments under Luca's photos would be support.
People are talking about it.
That's a good thing! And Beverly...
Shall we?
Nicky?
Nicky!
So your next appointment's all booked in for you.
Thank you.
Kirsty, what other meetings do I have today?
I didn't have your last one in the diary.
Oh, that was a...
..personal appointment. Mm-hm.
Sorry if you thought Tanisha was a bit... Don't worry.
I've worked with people like her. I know what they're like.
Yeah, they're a bit... Well, you know.
She runs a whole group of clinics, and you don't get there by being...
Polite?
All right. Point taken.
I'm just glad I don't have to work with people like that all day.
So I have your test results for you here.
How's Will? Fine.
His mocks start soon, don't they?
Are you all right?
Are you...? Sorry, were you...?
No! No, I was just walking past.
I wanted to ask about volunteering. Oh!
Here, really?
Did Will tell you I worked here?
Maybe.
I don't remember.
Well... OK.
I'll get the book.
I'll get your details.
Sorry, sorry.
Success! We did it! I can't believe it.
YOU did it. I can't take any credit for that.
How are we celebrating?
Er, by going back to work.
Oh, Jimmi! All right, maybe a beer at the Icon later?
I deserve a cocktail, thank you.
We can't afford to be silent. Sh! Listen.
We've taken nature for granted for too long.
Isn't that...? Exactly what I said yesterday, word for word!
We've got to look after the places on our doorsteps.
This isn't just happening somewhere else.
This affects us all, right here in Letherbridge.
That sneaky...
She couldn't care less about the Beechwalk!
She's just trying to make herself look good.
Does it matter? We won.
What if we're accidentally giving her a leg up?
I'm sure it won't make that much difference.
Local councillors must put the environment first.
That's what I'll do much more of when I run for re-election.
Hi, can I help you?
I was here earlier. I saw Dr Bulsara.
I think he left me a prescription.
Sorry, I was on the phone. I walked off and forgot.
All right, I'll just check for you.
Are you OK?
Suni!
Siobhan? What's wrong? It's Mum.
Will, take a moment. Calm down. What's wrong?
They said she collapsed.
Who? Nicky? Where is she?
The Campus Surgery.
OK, come on. I'll drive you.
OK, and... Lovely.
Thanks. I know you're busy.
We'll get something stronger to celebrate once you get the job.
Yeah. About that...
Well, well.
Bear Sylvester, nervous? No.
You'll be fine. She's already interested.
She wouldn't be meeting with you if she wasn't. That's great, but...
We could role play? No. No, no, no.
Look, erm...
..thank you for setting this up for me.
I'm really grateful for this opportunity. But?
I've thought about it, and I will not...
..be doing this interview.
What?
Mum! What happened? Are you OK?
What's wrong with her? Your mum's not feeling well.
What happened? They said she collapsed?
Sorry. Are you a relative, or...? Yes, I'm...
Well, sort of. I'm Will's... She's my Dad's wife.
There's an ambulance on the way.
We're taking your mum to the hospital.
An ambulance? Why? She was fine a couple of hours ago!
I don't know for certain. It could be an infection.
Is it her arthritis?
No. There's something wrong with your mum's stomach. Although...
Will, your mum's arthritis - have you seen her take her medication?
Um, yeah. Yeah, I think so.
Have you seen her take it with food? I don't know.
It's just she's supposed to take it with main meals,
and a stomach protector. If you've noticed anything different
about her diet or anything slightly...
Can we have a word? Outside?
I can't leave Nicky on her own.
Will, could you wait in reception for a moment? No.
I saw Nicky earlier at the foodbank.
She said she came to volunteer, but... The foodbank?
If Nicky's been taking Naproxen on its own,
she could have a burst stomach ulcer.
You said you wanted the job!
I know. I just... What? Looked around,
and thought you'd rather stay here?
See, that's exactly what I'm talking about. What?
I don't want to have an argument.
Well, you should've thought about that before
you made me look like an idiot in front of my boss!
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to.
When I said I wanted the job...
You lied? No.
It was before I saw what happened with Taylor. Who? Exactly.
And it's not just Taylor.
It's a business, not a charity.
Exactly. It's not illegal to make money, Bear.
I get that, and it's fine for you.
It's just...
..it's not the way I want to live my life. Excuse me.
I've got a call to make.
She's going to be fine. She doesn't look fine! Argh!
Don't move if you can help it. Will, can you please sit down?
We need to keep her as calm as possible. Is she going to die? No.
This is my fault! No, it's not.
You know what your mum's like. Will!
The ambulance is here. Thanks. Can you send them in?
Keep calm. Just keep breathing.
Hey, Will.
Your mum's doing OK.
The paramedics are taking really good care of her.
She said she wasn't hungry.
Come on, Will. You weren't to know.
I did! I knew what was happening. We didn't have any food.
She was giving it to me.
How did that make you feel?
Rubbish.
Did you tell your mum that?
No.
Do you think maybe you should?
OK. Great.
See you tomorrow.
I've been "snapped up by some company in the US"?
Well, I wasn't going to say that you changed your mind last minute, am I?
How would that look?
Front face forward. I get it.
Is this how you treat everyone who does you a favour?
You know, you...
You used to want to help people.
I do. I am doing!
Yeah. The ones who can afford it.
Yes, and those patients, spending their own money,
are freeing up NHS appointments and beds for everyone else.
How is that a bad thing? Everybody should get the same treatment.
In an ideal world, yes!
But in the real world, people make choices.
And if people want to pay to skip the queue
to see a doctor faster, then so be it.
My issue is not everyone has the luxury to be able to choose
that option.
The more patients who use private doctors, the more money
there is for the NHS to spend on those who can't afford it.
It's the principle.
Oh, get a grip, Bear.
You make it sound like I'm selling arms!
You're exploiting patients for profit.
They are getting appointments.
They're being treated,
they're not having to wait months to see a doctor.
It's not like the NHS is perfect.
No! But not everyone can just jump ship.
Bear...
Mm-mm.
Nothing. Forget it.
Where are you going?
I'm jumping ship.
What do you mean?
Hey, no, no.
I'm sorry, Bear.
Let's talk about it. No.
I can't be with someone who thinks I'm some sort of
bloodsucking leech.
Whoa.
I didn't say that.
So you do your thing...
..and I'll do mine.
It's just a job. It's just a job. No.
Bye, Bear.
See you around.
Mum!
I'm all right. I'm all right.
I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.
Oh, erm, Siobhan's here.
How are you feeling?
Brilliant. Mum...
What's next? You going to tell me Greg's downstairs?
He's away. On a work trip.
Ah, well, we all know what happens on those.
Why were you at the foodbank?
Great, thanks.
Nicky...
Go outside, love.
Why? Just do it, please.
Get something from the cafe.
No.
Where's my...? Is my bag here?
Mum... Pass me my purse.
Will, my purse.
What? Why are you looking at her like that?
Tell her.
Tell her what you told me.
He hasn't had lunch at school all week
because his ParentPay card ran out.
There wasn't any money on it. What?
Go downstairs. Get something hot.
Me and your mum need to talk. Oh, get lost! "Need to talk!"
Mum... Why are you telling her things, anyway?
Cos she wants to help!
Will! Will!
Nicky...
Is she OK, then? Did the ambulance come in the end?
Yeah, I think she's fine.
Suni said he's going to ring the hospital later and find out.
Oh, and the paramedics asked who the sexy fox is.
Really? Obviously not. Get over yourself.
Scarlett! You love it! Stop pretending!
You're just jealous that I'm sexy when you can't even see my face.
I should make this one my profile picture.
I'd get loads of dates.
You should make a Cracklr account!
Me? Nah. I'm serious.
You'd get loads of followers. You could turn it into a business.
Hashtag side hustle?
Taking pictures of my cup of tea in front of the sunset?
Yeah, exactly. I could manage you.
No, I don't think my patients would want to be treated by an influencer.
But they wouldn't know. No.
But Daniel and Zara would.
For goodness' sake, Nicky, it's a sandwich!
You can pay me back if you want.
You can take it off my child support if Greg ever pays up.
What? Oh, come on. He hasn't paid for months.
I had no idea.
Yeah, cos you're too busy spending it in Majorca.
I'll talk to him. Don't you dare! Nicky!
I'm serious. He's not to know about any of this.
You've just had an operation.
Who's going to look after Will?
I'll figure it out.
Where's he going to sleep? Here? Or go home on his own?
He hasn't got enough money for the bus! I'll sort it.
How? How are you going to do that?
You might not have noticed, Nicky, but you're in hospital!
Go back downstairs, love. You need help.
You can't go on like this.
Don't listen to her. No-one gets through life without help.
No-one!
Tell her!
What?
What you told me. In the car.
Will, please!
You're as bloody proud as each other!
It's got really bad, Mum.
What? At home. This. Everything.
Come on. We're going. What?
Nicky?
Mum. Mum, stop it. Nicky, stop!
Mum! Stop it. We need to stay here.
Help! Mum, stop it. We need help in here, please.
We need to stay here.
HE SIGHS
KNOCK AT DOOR
Come in.
Oh, Kirsty.
Did you speak to Caroline?
Yep. They've got a few more VPAS training days coming up.
I said I might need a refresher. OK.
That friend of yours, she seemed in a bit of a rush.
Oh, right, yeah.
Would I be right in thinking that might be the last
personal appointment in your calendar?
That bad, huh? Let's just say, if those front doors could slam,
the sound would still be ringing in my ears.
Want to talk about it?
Another time, maybe.
Bear, it might not be your thing, but those VPAS training days -
you could give it a go if you want.
Mum. Don't.
I love you.
Ow. You're cutting off my circulation.
He's proud of you, you know.
You've had a run of bad luck. You'll get back on your feet. How?
Well, Will can stay with me until you get out of here.
No, I don't want...
Greg's not back till next week.
I won't tell him. Yeah, right.
We're not really speaking at the moment.
What?
It's been a bit lonely, to be honest.
It'd be nice to have someone to watch telly with.
I promise I will not say a word.
You ready?
Date night, is it? Yeah, we're going to the cinema.
What? Nothing.
So I should go home and apply for loads more jobs I won't get?
It's a numbers game. You've got to keep trying.
Mum, look! All these emails are rejections.
All of them. Look!
As long as you're doing your best. I am!
Ollie!
I'll stay here if you want.
No. You go to your dad's house with Siobhan.
Mum... Just for a few days.
I don't mind... Let's make a pact, OK? No more pretending.
I need to stay here and get better.
You need to sleep in a bed.
And I bet, if you go with Siobhan,
she'll order that horrible pineapple pizza you like.
Mm.
I was just thinking that, actually. Stuffed crust.
Can't eat a whole one on my own.
Go on, love.
All right.
I'll bring him back to visit tomorrow.
Bye, Mum. Bye, love.
Thank you.
Are you OK?
Tell you what, I would literally do anything at this point
just to get Mum off my back.
PHONE CHIMES
If this is another rejection, I swear...
What is it?
I swear, Cracklr's the only thing keeping me going nowadays.
I've got it! Got what?
This is going to solve everything!
Aren't you supposed to stay in while you have the treatment?
Didn't the nurse say...?
I can sit down at the conference. Stop fussing.
I'm not good at just hanging around.
I need stuff to do.
Yeah, but, I mean, there are other ways to keep busy.
I mean, things that are less full-on than policing.
Zara's going to be lecturing at the university. What's this?
It's just a bit of teaching and some mentoring.
It's really quite exciting.