New Leaf Doctors

MUSIC: Our House by Madness

Morning.

What are you doing?

Making your fave, babe.

-Mum, you can't just...

-What? I found enough for everyone!

Haven't heard this for ages!

-Mum...

-VOLUME INCREASES

# Our house

# It's the middle of our street... #

You're unbelievable.

I know. That's why you love me.

Now, where does this man keep his chocolate spread?

MUSIC STOPS

We don't have any.

How can you not have any chocolate spread?

How was your run?

LIQUID POURS

Hot.

-Like you.

-Mum!

Sorry, babe.

Fancy a pancake?

Set you up for the day.

You know what, I think I'll go get a shower.

Maybe after?

Nice buns.

Mum!

What is wrong with you?

I just say it like it is!

Oh, jump in the shower with him, eh? That's my girl!

# Our house is so house proud

# Ooh-ooh-ooh

# Nothing ever gets me down

# Always is around

# Ooh, our house... #

RECORDED VOICE: 'Find a way to truly,

'comfortably integrate yourself...'

BANGING '..within your environment.

-'So that means if...'

-Ow!

'..then you need to adjust it...'

-What are you doing?

-I'm not doing anything.

-Yeah, you were.

-I can hear a woman's voice in there...

Yeah, they're called patients.

Yeah, but he hasn't got any appointments.

I've been sat on reception all morning

-and nobody has been past me.

-So he's on the phone, then.

No. I can hear her voice.

I want to know what's going on. Come on, listen.

'Long, deep breaths.

'In.'

DEEP BREATH IN

'And out.'

DEEP BREATH OUT

'I want you to visualise a clear, empty space...'

PHONE RINGS

'Focus on your breathing.'

Hey.

I really appreciate you being so patient.

I know it's a big ask having my mum here.

-We agreed it was only one night, remember?

-I know, I know.

I'm ringing round today to see if I can get her on a rehab programme.

If she could just stay another day or so...

Is she still using?

-She swears she's clean.

-Have you checked?

Well...

Yeah, I mean, I haven't frisked her or anything, but...

Ayesha, you've already lied to the police,

and now she's living in my house. How does that look?

I swear it won't be much longer.

You don't get it, do you? This could cost me my job.

SHE SIGHS

-Morning.

-Hi. How are you?

Good, thanks.

Oh, it's just boiled.

Good, I need a coffee.

Had a bit of a late night last night with some friends.

Talking of which, have you seen Lena recently?

I really must catch up with her.

You know, funnily enough, it was her I was out with last night.

Oh, right....

Haven't seen her for a week or so.

-She OK?

-Yeah, she was on top form.

Look,

Valerie...

I've been meaning to say this for a while...

Look, I hope you don't mind.

I don't want you to feel that I've poached your friend.

I don't want you to feel left out.

You know you're always welcome to join us.

Yeah, don't worry.

No, I'm just glad that you two are getting on so well.

I didn't mean to sound jealous.

Just that I hadn't heard from her for a while.

I always used to go to her if I was fretting about something

or needed a second opinion.

She's my go-to girl for advice.

-But now you're here.

-Oh?

-Can I run something by you?

-Yes, of course.

Here's my dilemma -

I have booked some leave

and I want some sun, but I'm not sure where.

Then I read this ad about singles' holidays.

Do you know anything about them?

-No, I have to say I'm not sure I'd want to.

-Oh, really?

Well, I mean, they're just a cattle market, aren't they?

All that kind of, you know, alcohol and sex tourism

by some shabby hotel pool.

-Oh, I just thought maybe...

-I'd steer well clear.

What are you hiding?

-Nothing.

-Mum, I'm going to find out anyway.

Codeine?

For my back.

It's empty.

I just took the last one. You can chuck it.

What's wrong with your back?

Told you - took a bit of a tumble down some stairs.

When you were drunk?

It was a dodgy handrail, but...

Well, yeah.

You do know you'd better not take these and drink at the same time?

I'm not stupid.

Only got them because it was bad at night and...

I couldn't sleep.

Mum, don't play me, OK?

I need to know everything if I'm going to help you.

What exactly have you been taking?

This and that.

But right now I am clean,

apart from a bit of voddy.

You swear?

Cross my heart.

And I want it to stay that way.

Wouldn't be here otherwise, would I?

No more lies?

Promise.

But I'm worried about you.

I'm not blind.

I can see the load of hassle it's causing for you, me being here.

Tyler must want me out..

No, let me worry about that.

I don't want to wreck things for you.

-Maybe I should go.

-No! No, I'm not kicking you out.

We need to get you some help.

I'll try to pull some strings,

get you in to see a doctor who can refer you, yeah?

Really?

If Tyler sees you're trying to help yourself,

then he'll come round.

He has to.

Look, I'm going to make some calls now.

You go and have a bath and get dressed.

Oh, you're such a good girl.

SHE HUMS: Our House by Madness

Karen.

I want to know what's going on!

It's pretty obvious, isn't it?!

You don't know that. Anyway, who is she?

It's none of our business.

Karen!

-What's going on?

-I can't hear anything.

-We shouldn't be doing this.

-I'm worried about him.

Yeah, but it's wrong.

-Karen...

-I'm going in.

There's nobody here.

Keep an eye out.

Why? What are you...

Karen! You can't...

'Focus on positivity.

'Say out loud...

'May I be well.

'May I be well.'

Karen!

'May I be happy.

'Focus on you.'

-Karen!

-All right.

'And then release.'

Someone's coming!

-'May I...'

-Quick!

# Father wears his Sunday best

# Mother's tired, she needs a rest

# The kids are playing up downstairs...

# Mother's tired, she needs a rest

# The kids are playing up downstairs... #

DOOR OPENS

What was that all about?

Does Jimmi seem kind of different to you?

You know, quieter? Subdued? Tired?

Don't know. Why? Do you think he's unwell?

Sorry, I thought you were the doctor.

What was that video?

Seemed like some kind of self-help thing, motivational.

-Bit weird.

-Yeah.

It did sound like one of those

"cure cancer through positive thought" type of...

I'm not saying that he's got...

I'm just saying maybe he's a bit...depressed.

-Who's depressed?

-Right. Well, I'd better...

No, everything is fine, I'm sure.

-Sorry, was I interrupting something?

-No, no.

Just Jimmi...acting a bit weird.

-What way weird?

-He was in his room....

It's not that weird, really.

It doesn't matter.

What have you got there?

Two words. Singles' holidays. Yes or no?

Hmm...

Liar! What are these?

They're not mine!

Why's the label torn off?

No! Please!

Nothing really changes, does it?

I'm looking after them for someone.

-Honest!

-You can't stop, can you?

Lie after lie after lie.

I was so stupid to think I could actually help you.

-I'm not lying!

-Right(!)

And I guess you never stole that woman's bag either?

This is different.

It's family.

Why would I lie?

Because you're you.

Please, love, give me a break.

I'm trying here!

That's just it, you're not!

You know what?

I want you to leave.

Before Tyler gets home.

-Because if he finds out...

-I don't care what he thinks.

That's obvious!

But I thought you cared about me!

Why are you trying to wreck what I've got?

-I'm not!

-You're just jealous!

Jealous that I've got a strong, positive relationship in my life.

-Something you've never had.

-Is that right?

So you and Tyler are just perfect together, are you?

No, I'm not saying that.

But he's a good man, and at least we're honest with each other.

What?!

-Nothing.

-Come on!

If you've got something say, then just say it!

You'd better get packing then, hadn't you?

So this is the one I've been looking at.

Tenerife? Lovely.

You don't think it looks a bit tacky?

What? With a poolside bar!

I know! I've always wanted to just swim up to the bar,

order some exotic fruity cocktail to sip on.

While you chat to Juan here.

So you think I should go for it?

Yeah, it's going to be brilliant!

Really?

It's just that some people think that singles' holidays

-are all...

-Sun, sangria and sex?

-Exactly!

If anyone's being negative it's cos they're either a snob

or they're jealous, or both.

I've also been looking at this one.

Look at that - loungers right on the beach.

Yeah. Juan can apply your factor 15.

SHE CHUCKLES

Bren?

I've just seen your mum. You OK?

No.

I'm sorry, babe.

I shouldn't have let her in the door. Or lied for her.

It's tough love.

In a way, you're doing this for her, you know?

If you want, I'll speak to Rob and tell him the truth.

Forget it.

Not much point now.

I'm sorry I was a bit harsh earlier...

No, you were right.

I have to put us first.

You're doing the right thing.

Doesn't feel like it.

It will.

We're good together, you know?

No-one can damage that.

Yeah.

Come on...

I want this to work. More than I've ever wanted anything.

Me too.

OK. Bye, Mr Kirby.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

PHONE RINGS

Mill Health Centre. Oh, hello, Jimmi.

Yes, fine. I'm free.

OK, yeah, that sound great. Bye.

-What did he say?

-He wants to have a chat over lunch.

-OK.

-Well, that's normal, isn't it?

-Is it?

-I don't know...

-Is everything OK?

-BOTH:

-Fine.

Right.

-Well, I was going to go for lunch, so...

-OK. See you later.

Ayesha!

What's going on?

Looks like your mum's popped back, helped herself to a leaving present.

-No.

-My laptop has gone. And some money I had stashed.

-How much?

-Does it matter?

Are you s...

I just never thought she'd sink this low.

Stupid of me, leaving money around.

And my laptop. It's got all my work stuff on.

OK, I'll get it back. All of it, I promise.

No, you stay out of it.

No, I can find her quicker. And she'll listen to me.

I'll sort it. Best you don't get involved.

Tyler. Please.

Oh, Valerie.

Look, I...

I want to say sorry about earlier.

What? About Lena?

No, no, just for being so negative about your holiday.

I'm the wrong person to ask.

I wouldn't have the guts to go myself.

Apart from anything else,

I don't see myself having a romantic relationship again.

Oh, you shouldn't think like that.

Now, I know you've been through a terrible time, losing Howard,

but you know what they say - hope springs eternal!

Yeah, well, I think mine has sprung.

Impossible.

The search for that special person is what life is all about, isn't it?

Without love, what are we?

Well, right now, I'd settle for just good friends.

Even that seems a bit of a dream.

Well, I am a big believer in dreams coming true.

Good for you.

Then you should book it straight away.

Already have.

I'm so excited!

Get it straight, Dean.

Whatever she owes has got nothing to do with me, OK?

Yeah, just give me a call if you see her, all right?

Thanks.

Yeah, I've tried there already.

Yeah, just... Mum!

I could kill you right now.

All right, it's a fair cop.

Do you think this is funny?

It isn't a game!

I'm sorry, OK?

I was angry with him.

-Where's the laptop?

-I pawned it.

No, you didn't. I already checked with Gary in the shop.

-Where's the cash?

-Gone.

I owed people. I'm sorry. Really.

How could you do it?

I was desperate.

Anyway, he can afford it.

But I can't.

And I'm the one who's going to have to pay him back!

What was I going to do?

I'm out on the streets, no cash, nowhere to go.

-And you took my pills!

-I thought we were a family.

We are!

Not any more. You've destroyed everything.

Don't say that.

Please, Eesh. I never meant to hurt you.

You kids are all I've got left!

Sierra was taken away because of you.

You messed things up with me and Debs.

You couldn't even hang on to our home.

There is no family. Not any more.

Listen to me. I'll sort myself out...

Listen to yourself.

Tyler's right about you. You would be better off in prison.

Yeah, right.

Couldn't get rid of me with his cash,

so now he wants to lock me away.

What are you talking about?

Police can be here in one minute flat.

Tyler paid me.

When? What for?

-To stay away from you.

-Don't lie.

On Sierra's life.

He paid me to keep away from you.

It was before Christmas.

I went to that Emma's house and he was there.

And you took the cash?

I came back. I called you.

Only after you got arrested.

Whatever!

Nothing was going to ever stop me seeing you.

Well, he can now. And he will.

I don't want to go to prison.

Please...

You don't hate me that much.

You know what?

I don't care enough to hate you.

I'm just not doing this any more.

What do you mean?

You're leaving.

For good.

Now. Just go.

-Please...

-If I see you again, I'll call the police.

-Ayesha!

-You're dead to me, do you understand?

Please! Eesh!

I love you!

Please, Eesh, don't leave me!

SHE SOBS

Hi.

Sorry, I was miles away.

So how was lunch?

Oh, yeah, fine.

He's not well, is he?

Who, Jimmi?

It's not rocket science. It's obvious you're worried.

No, no! He's just decided he needs to take a break from The Mill.

A long one.

Oh, I'm sorry.

-Is it something terminal?

-No!

He's not sick, it's nothing like that.

-What is it, then?

-Buddhism, apparently.

He's been exploring meditation.

He reckons that he needs to go on some kind of journey.

What...to Tibet?

It's more of a spiritual thing.

Oh.

We're going to need a locum.

No, see, I shouldn't have said.

He's not going yet, he hasn't told the partners.

Oh.

My lips are sealed.

Definitely don't tell Al.

Jimmi wants to do that.

In fact, don't say anything to anyone.

Cross my heart, Karen. Not a word.

CAR APPROACHES

CAR DOOR CLOSES

I didn't get your money, but I will.

Might take a while.

How did you find it?

You're forgetting - I grew up on the Churchill.

-Where is she now?

-Gone.

Ayesha, I can't let her get away from this.

You can and you will.

You've got your way of doing things, I've got mine.

They're just never going to meet in the middle.

No, she stole from me.

-And that other woman, remember?

-She's my mum.

End of story.

I need to know how much I owe you.

Nothing. It's her debt, not yours.

How much did she take?

I'm not including the cash you gave her to stay away from me before.

That was your mistake, so your loss.

-What's she been telling you?

-Don't, all right?!

I've had a bellyful of lies today and I don't need to hear any more.

Understand...

I did this for you.

No.

You did it to me. That's different.

What gives you the right to decide who I have in my life?

Me and you are the same, Ayesha.

In order to survive, we need to cut family loose.

No, there's a massive difference between me and you.

I just didn't see it until now.

Go on. Admit it.

She'd have brought you down, bit by bit,

every time you saw her.

I get it now.

You're the reason why she'd stayed away from Letherbridge

when she first came back,

and why she did a runner from the hospital.

I know how it looks, I do.

All I wanted was to make you happy.

To protect you.

Just to make our relationship stronger.

How would lying to me make us stronger?!

Ayesha, I don't want to lose you.

I love you.

I want this to work, more than anything.

-All my life...

-Ayesha...

No.

All my life, I've had to look after other people.

Mum, Karl, Debs, Sierra.

And that was OK, because that's what I had to do.

And then you came along and you wanted to take care of me.

And it felt weird, but it was nice too.

But taking care of someone

isn't going behind their back, it isn't lying to them.

Because then it's just about control.

I swear...

You can swear all you like...

but it's over.

You don't mean that.

What about this place, all our stuff?

Ayesha, please!

You're going to miss him, then?

He was very kind to me when I first came.

We just hit it off.

That's nice.

Now he's going.

Yeah, but it's not forever, is it?

He's just trying something new.

Well, if this Buddhism works out for him,

you know, makes him happier, then I'll be glad.

Yeah.

Yeah, it's like you and Rob, deciding to start fostering.

It's such a positive, life-changing thing.

Suppose so...

Sorry, I was a bit down on that when you started that,

but, honestly, I think it's amazing.

I think you should be very proud.

Anyway, I think it'll be good for Jimmi.

You know what they say - every ending is a new beginning.

Maybe he'll come back with a gigantic beard

and a harem of Tibetan wives.

MUSIC: Lego House by Ed Sheeran

# I'm gonna pick up the pieces

# And build a Lego house

# If things go wrong

# We can knock it down

# My three words have two meanings

# There's one thing on my mind

# It's all for you

# Hmm-mm

# I'm out of sight I'm out of mind

# I'll do it all for you in time

# And out of all these things I've done

# I think I love you better now

# I'm out of touch I'm out of love

# I'll pick you up when you're getting down

# And out of all these things I've done

# I will love you better now. #

Should I have broken up with him?

Now that's a hard one.

I don't know what I'd do without you.

I want to go home.

Danny said you'd give us a lift.

I've missed my bus now.

It's just some dumb youth club.

Says the dumb kid.

Men are morons.

Oh, come on.

There's got to be some decent ones out there.