The Sicilian Defence Casualty

It's no good falling on my face when I am trying to impress a man.

You're going to go out with that Samantha

and just show her what a kind, caring, amazing guy.

First thing in the morning, and don't be late.

Shouldn't have done that, mate. Done what?

Sacrificed your queen.

Everyone should attempt something out of their comfort zone

at least one a week, right? Right...

Well, I am well out of mine, believe me.

What do they think...

you're divorced...

or just not met the right bloke?

I told them you were dead.

There you go, don't forget these.

See ya.

That's the problem with the heat. People forget their manners.

A two-hour wait would test anyone's patience.

Yep, they want to try working a double shift. I need a holiday,

but I don't think this department would function without me.

We managed just fine before you worked here.

"Managed" being the operative word, Noel.

You all right, guys?

Hi. How was your break?

Quiet, thank you.

I expect you needed to clear your head.

Yes. Yes, I did.

We weren't even sure you were going to come back.

Well, I'm pleased I can put your minds at rest.

Still no Charlie?

Due back next week.

We'll be pushed without him, and Fletch.

Still, we got Rita to take up the slack.

We're short staffed, so the sooner you get ready...

You OK? Yeah.

I called... Yeah.

I was worried.

Well, I'm glad someone's been missing me.

Triage notes for Mrs Bonney.

Acute retention. And BP's slightly raised.

Thank you. Trust me, it'll all blow over.

Um...about last week...

That's the last time you will let your personal life interfere

with the running of this department.

Zoe, I've got a meeting with the Chief Exec.

Can you hold the fort for an hour?

I'm sure it'll all come back to me, yeah. OK.

You know what you need?

Is that all you think about?

Well, I wasn't, but now I am... Meet me in my office in five minutes.

Firstly, you haven't got an office, it's a cupboard.

Secondly, I have got a department to run.

DOOR OPENS

FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

The kids were late for holiday club, again.

I said you'd pick 'em up.

This place is a pigsty. I'll clear it up later.

I've heard that before. Leave it out, Gina. I'm not in the mood.

You know, sitting here brooding won't help.

It wasn't your fault, Gary.

You've got to snap out of this.

Maybe... Maybe if you went back to work...

Pretend it never happened?

Is that Mrs Beauchamp's economy drive?

I may have had a few thoughts.

Oh, well, you missed a cracking night last night.

I'll take your word for that.

You need to get out more.

That's an interesting move.

Really?

Oh, yeah.

King to H8.

Playing it safe as usual.

Sicilian defence. Always pays to play the long game.

So, what's this big idea? Not telling.

You were wasting your time with that pharmacist. She's vain

and self-obsessed. You two should get on well, then.

CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS

Go!

Can't we just go into town?

We're skint, remember?

You always find money for chocolate. I didn't eat breakfast.

I thought we were sharing that?

You should have said...

HE WHIMPERS

You scared or something? No!

Maybe he'll suck your blood.

Shut up!

Did you bring that garlic?

We only had an onion.

You're useless sometimes, you know that, right?

Sorry.

Come on, then. Leg up.

You know, if you actually read up on medical theory

you might not have to fall back on that easy charm of yours.

The floor is where you learn, dear bro.

Besides, there are easier ways to impress Connie Beauchamp.

Oh, I'll look forward to that, Dr Knight.

Cubicles. Elderly patient, breathing difficulties.

And you'd like...? Oh, it's medical, but a diagnosis. Right.

I've been working on a few potential cost-cutting proposals.

Well, don't keep me in suspense then.

Emergency care pathways.

Involving the ED much earlier in the patient journey.

If we have a closer liaison between primary and secondary care

and social services then we would... Oh, sorry, you lost me at pathways.

If we put this one out to a clinical commissioning group...

I detest committees. They prevaricate.

And if they had their way, they would run this ED by proxy.

Back to the drawing board.

Blue sky thinking, Dr Hardy. You may even surprise yourself.

CAR HORN BLARES

Oh, sorry!

Hey! Watch where you're going, you stupid cow!

CAR HORN BLARES

Are you OK? Can someone call an ambulance. Quickly!

Are you OK? Watch yourself.

Here you go. Told you I'd get you here on time.

Fast women, fast cars. You're going to be the death of me.

Mac. Mm-hm. Check that out.

She's certainly keeping him busy, isn't she?

She's very glamorous, isn't she?

I wonder what she sees in our Jeffrey.

We could have had an extra ten minutes in bed.

OK. Drive safely.

OK. See you later. See you later.

CAR HORN BLARES

Now, that's the second time she's dropped you off this week.

I didn't know you were counting, big boy.

Getting pretty serious then, eh?

Nah, taking our time, don't want to rush things.

Oh, I don't know about that.

She's the wrong side of 50, isn't she?

We can't let you youngsters have all the fun, can we?

Nice watch.

What can I say? She likes to spoil me.

You're so easily bought, Jeffrey.

That's a bit rich, isn't it? Coming from the princess bride.

I'd rather be a princess bride than a gigolo.

ON RADIO: 'Holby control to 3006,

'emergency call to the shopping parade, East Farmead Road.

'Reports of a serious RTC, 3007 also responding.

'Police have been informed, injuries unknown at this stage.'

3006 received. We're on our way.

I'm driving. I don't think so.

I've had enough of girl racers for one day, thanks.

Come on. Keep up.

CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING

He's in, then. Course he's in. They can't come out in sunlight.

We don't even know if he is a vampire.

What you doing? Flushing him out.

Oi!

Dracula!

We know you're in there.

Right, can you take care of this for me, please?

Right, what have we got?

Reduced air entry on the right-hand side.

I think it is a pneumothorax. OK. Can I borrow your steth.

Tamzin, I need a collar and board, please.

I need to get a line in, too. OK, mate, I'm Jeff.

I'm just going to have a listen to your chest.

Is he going to be OK? It's a bit early to tell, my love.

I was turning at the shops.

It's all a bit of a blur...

I'm happy with you for now, but we will take you to hospital

and they will have a good look at you. Oh, there's no need.

No, no. I just need to check out this gentleman, all right?

Oh, sorry... No, no, no, I'll be back now.

I-I'm always in the way. I'll be right back.

Hello, sir, my name is Mac.

I can't leave the cab here. All right.

Well, let's worry about you for a minute.

Without nodding your head, any pain there? No.

There's money bag in the glove compartment box.

I'll get that for you in a sec.

We've got an incoming RTC. One pedestrian with serious injuries.

OK. I'll do the meet and greet.

Tess, the senior staff nurse position.

I know my interview wasn't great... This is hardly the time, Rita.

I just wanted to know if I'm still in the running.

As soon as I've made a decision, I'll get back to you.

In the meantime, I need you in resus.

If it's any consolation, I know how it is to be an outcast.

We need to run some fluids through.

I can manage, thanks. I don't blame you for being angry.

You told us your husband was dead!

I could hardly tell you the truth, could I?

Did you really think it would matter? If I could take it all back, I would.

It's a bit late for that now. What do you want me to say, Robyn? "Sorry" would be a start.

For goodness' sake, Lofty. If you can't do something properly...

I just wanted to make sure you were all right.

I'll be OK.

Thank you for asking.

Hey, Zoe. This is Gary Denton. Pedestrian in a collision with a car.

Query fractured pelvis, possible fractured ribs.

Possible pneumothorax and bruising to the left thigh.

I'll give you a shout if I need you.

Not KO'd, GCS 10 on scene, raising to 14 en route.

This is Sal Zappulo, a 64, driver, in a low speed RTC.

Has a minor head laceration.

Sal, I'm Dr Ashford. We're going to take a look at you. Thanks, Mac.

We are looking at a right side pneumothorax.

His sats are only 85% on 15 litres of O2.

Let's set up a chest drain, please. This is karma. Bad karma.

Gary, you've got a collapsed lung so try not to talk, OK?

We need to do a quick chest X-ray and then we'll do the drain.

That's going to help you breathe more easily.

I can't feel my legs.

Maybe we should just leave him alone? He might be feeding.

Feeding? Feasting on the blood of his victims.

You're just making stuff up.

You know my neighbour? The one who disappeared?

She moved to Australia. That's what they told us.

What?

Go on.

Do it.

He's coming out!

Leave...me...alone!

Get the onion! Get the onion!

He's burning!

(Help me.)

Look into the light for me.

You got a pain in your neck?

One side.

You're probably suffering from whiplash. Any headache?

Dizziness? The man I knocked over. How's he doing?

He's still in resus.

30 years driving that cab, never a scratch.

The police will want to breathalyse you.

You think I've been drinking?

You've been in a car accident. It's standard procedure.

They're going to need a statement.

I know all about standard procedure.

A statement's not worth the paper it's written on.

Is there anyone I can call for you?

You really shouldn't be on your own. There's no-one.

Ah, Max, can you take this patient to X-ray, please.

Yeah, I'll get a chair.

Give him some pain relief.

And that wound will need closing up, too.

Yeah, I'll get it sorted.

Are you sure you're OK to be working?

Worried I'm going to mess up again? No.

I had a nasty, little secret I wanted kept hidden.

What is so bad about that?

You don't have to deal with all this on your own.

I just want to get on with my job actually, Ash.

I'm Gary Denton's wife.

They said on the phone it was some kind of accident.

Yes, he was knocked over by a taxi.

A taxi?

We don't know the extent of his injuries yet.

Well, how bad is it?

I'll get a doctor to talk to you, OK?

It was you!

You knocked him down on purpose!

You been parked outside my house.

BP 100/70. Pulse 85,

resps 24 and sats 95%.

OK, let's have a listen.

See if this drain is working.

I'm going to need a head to pelvis CT scan

just to see what's going on here.

What about my legs?

Yeah, that's the drain working nicely.

It could just be bruising, Gary.

Compacted trauma from the impact.

Can I have some normal bloods and a venous blood gas, please.

Keep him on the half hourly obs. Will I be able to walk again?

We'll know more once we have done the tests, OK?

That's enough. Harassing my family!

Max, can you take him up to X-ray, please.

It wasn't Gary's fault.

It was your wife who stepped out into the road.

I said that's enough, now, please! We're going to the relatives' room.

He's not going to get away with this!

All right, Dom.

I don't need to go to hospital.

Do me a favour, sir, OK, you've had a seizure.

So do as you're told, and let Dom look after you.

I wonder who called the ambulance.

Don't know.

Do you think he'll be OK? It's hard to kill the undead.

Come on. Let's go.

This is Jenny Pattersen.

Fell off her bike in the crash scene. Nothing broken?

Only my glasses. Wounded pride.

Bruised ego.

You were cleared of any major injury.

I'm probably wasting your time. Probably.

We still need to check you over. Let's have a look.

You've got some minor lacerations to your arm.

I'm sure Lofty will be able to clean and dress them.

Let me help you with these, too.

I'm sure you've got better things to do.

I'm sure he has. It won't take a minute.

I'm blind as a bat without them. Whoops. Don't worry.

Oh. Sorry!

It's fine. I've got no sense of spatial awareness.

Maybe you shouldn't have been riding a bike.

This is Julian Faulkes. Found after a seizure in his garden. Thank you.

He's still post ictal.

GCS now 14, pulse 110,

resps 22, BP 130/84 and his BM is 6.

This is Dr Knight, he's going to examine you.

There's really no need.

Maybe I'll be the judge of that.

Do you remember what happened?

I was lost in Bartok.

Music for Strings.

Very pyrexial. 39.3.

You're running a fever.

I know what it means.

Do you mind if I just get into...? I don't like to be touched.

This will only take a minute.

Thank you.

OK.

Have you had these convulsions before?

Epilepsy. The daemonic affliction.

And are you taking medication? Phenytoin.

Sometimes I forget.

You really should be taking those every day.

It makes me nauseous.

Let's start him off on one gram of paracetemol IV.

Track down any notes. See if he's got any previous.

I saw you staring.

I'm used to odd looks.

Faces always reflect what they see.

See anything? Give us a chance.

Something smells rotten.

Maybe the dead bodies are hidden under the floorboards.

Look at all this dust.

It's like a museum. Full of old stuff.

Argh! Don't do that!

All right. Keep your hair on.

I thought vampires didn't like mirrors.

Put it back.

Chillax. I'm only looking.

Where are you going? Upstairs.

I think we should stick together. Scream if you need me.

It must get very lonely. I have my music. My books.

I let the world come to me.

And what do you do for civilised conversation?

Is that what we're having?

Right, can you sit back? When did you last see a doctor?

I don't get out much. This heat...it tires me.

I found you this. Fantastic, thank you.

Robyn, could you run a set of bloods and a chest X-ray.

I don't need any tests. I just want to go home!

No-one's going anywhere. Certainly not for a while, OK?

Gary's CT scan.

There's a significant haematoma pressing down on the spinal cord.

It may need surgical intervention.

He should be in the spinal unit.

Yes, we're waiting for a bed. Resus is as good a place as any.

I'd start him on prednisolone.

That's a neurosurgery lead. Have they not been down?

No. The consultant and registrar are still tied up in theatre.

This needs to be done now. I'll take care of it.

Has she just stolen my case?

Daylight robbery.

Ash, Maria Zappulo. Admitted two weeks ago. Sal's wife.

She's up on the neuro ITU.

Head injury. Diffuse brain trauma.

After Gary Denton knocked her down.

You're joking?

They have completed the brain stem death tests

and it's just the ventilator that's keeping her alive.

So, why isn't he with her?

That's not good enough I need the bed now.

Blood gas results for Gary Denton.

Thank you, Tess. The senior staff nurse position.

What about it?

Is Rita still in the running? I haven't made a decision yet.

Well, she did lie to her colleagues.

Can she really be trusted to manage a department?

I was under the impression that was my call.

Of course. I wouldn't dream of interfering.

OK, I need a second opinion.

The weird guy in resus.

I can't get a handle on his medical history.

Alopecia. Eczema. Vampire teeth...

Yeah, he really lucked out.

We can't all be perfect.

I would suggest it's some kind of genetic inherited condition.

How am I supposed to diagnose that?

You might find the answer in a book.

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, you're hilarious(!)

Derren, we really need to go now.

HE SCREAMS

HE SCREAMS

Derren!

Talk to the police. Tell them you want to press charges.

Bring it all back up again?

You heard what the doctor said. You might not be able to walk!

They'll only start asking more questions.

We're not the ones with something to hide.

What Gary needs now is peace and quiet.

Just let it go, Gina.

The police are here.

They want to talk to you about the crash.

You know, sooner or later...

..they'll work it out. They'll make the connection.

What do you mean?

Well, I know that Gary knocked your wife over.

I mean, she's in intensive care.

They said no-one was to blame.

How can that be right?

She would never have crossed the road without looking.

This wasn't an accident, was it, Sal?

He got what he deserved.

Maria's condition isn't improving.

They wanted me to turn the machine off.

They said nothing else could be done.

I can't watch her die. I can't.

You need to be with her.

Why don't I come with you?

PHONE BEEPS

So, how are things going with...Dave?

The band's fallen through for the reception.

Dave was supposed to have booked them.

It's not the end of the world, is it?

That's exactly what he just said. You're all the same, aren't you?

Why don't you ask Max and Lofty.

I'll get Noel to DJ as well, shall I?

Yes, good idea. And I can do the catering.

Is this just a joke to you?

I didn't mean...

Jeff, this is my wedding. I want it to be perfect.

Is that too much to ask? No, I...

Just give it a rest, will you? I didn't think, sorry.

You all right, fellas? What's happened here, then?

Fell out of a tree.

Of a tree? Which tree?

In the park. On the common.

What's your name, son? Roger.

All right then, Roger.

My name's Tamzin. I'm going to look you over, all right?

Let me know if this hurts, yeah?

Ow! Of course it hurts!

Hey! Less lip, Al Calpone, or you'll both be walking to the ED.

Flowers? You shouldn't have. It's the thought that counts.

Did you steal them from a dead patient?

No. I found them in reception. Anyway, I've got a plan...

Does it involve having sex in a cupboard? No.

Cal, it's Julian's chest X-ray.

Consolidation of the left lung.

Julian, I'm afraid you've contracted pneumonia.

I'm susceptible to viral infections.

And you're also very anaemic.

Which explains the deathly pallor.

Your heart's been overworking to compensate for

the lack of red blood cells.

Yes, and your epilepsy medication isn't helping.

There's evidence it reduces the levels of folic acid.

Your body can't sweat,

which is why you have a tendency to overheat.

It's caused by a defective EDA gene.

So I've booked you a test.

Without telling me?

I thought you needed my help. I had it covered, Ethan.

Conclusive results will take approximately 48 hours.

But everything points to a condition called

hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.

I came across it once in a journal.

Of course you did.

Inherited from my mother.

You knew?

I don't think she ever forgave herself.

And you didn't think it would be something worth mentioning?

It's a condition I choose not to dwell on.

OK, Julian, if you don't help yourself, then no-one else will.

You almost sound as if you care. Well...

maybe I'm not that shallow as I look.

Anyway, you'll need a blood transfusion. Yes, blood!

Something you'd like to share?

No, no, I...

Sorry, I've shared enough for today. Thank you.

I once had a rabbit called Lofty. Really?

I dropped him.

They stopped buying me pets after that.

We'll discharge you as soon as you're patched up.

I really should get these library books back.

Quite a few there.

Not that I can read them. Borderline dyslexic.

You didn't mention dyslexia earlier.

Didn't think it was important.

I'm doing a degree in English lit. Late developer.

I didn't get a chest until I was 23.

Any headaches?

I do get migraines.

Blurred vision?

With or without the glasses?

Where are her glasses?

Still a work in progress.

Scotopic sensitivity. Problems with depth perception.

Attention and concentration difficulties.

Sums me up in a nutshell.

Please bear with me. I'll need to do some research.

Lily, this is Roger.

He fell out of a tree. Query fractured clavicle.

Follow me, please.

And you behave yourself.

Did you see that cop in the waiting room? We're going to get arrested.

Not if we keep our mouths shut. That'd be a first.

Stupid thing.

Hey, come on, easy!

That's Holby Ambulance Service issue property, that.

You can't be abusing that.

All right, come on then. This can't be just about the band, can it?

I don't think Dave's committed to this wedding.

Well...

You know what I think?

No, but you're going to tell me.

I think it's you. I think you're looking for an excuse to get out.

How about I've worked six extra shifts alone this month

just to pay for the caterers. He's not even looked at a menu.

Maybe he just doesn't want to marry me.

Come on, don't be daft. Of course he does.

He'd be mad to pass you up. Any man would be. Please!

He would! You're clever, you're intelligent, you're funny,

you're beautiful... Not as beautiful as me, but...

'Holby Control to 3006.

'Currently holding a Doctor's Urgent at Gamston Health Centre.

'72-year-old male in acute retention.' 3006 received, over.

She looks so peaceful.

I keep thinking she's going to wake up.

I don't know what I'm going to do without her.

We have bereavement counsellors. There are people you can talk to.

I wouldn't share this with anyone.

You've got to let her go, Sal.

It's time to say goodbye.

Yeah.

Ohhh!

It's him!

No way!

We are so dead. I knew it.

We need to put a stake through his heart.

Or a scalpel, or something.

Aargh! Aargh!

Right...

OK, Roger, your X-ray shows you've broken your collar bone.

So you're going to need a sling.

As you're a minor, I need to call your mother.

No...don't bother. She'll be in the pub.

Does she spend a lot of time at the pub?

She works there.

What's wrong with that guy?

Never you mind. I'll leave this with you.

Don't you even dare think about dropping me in it.

Right, this is going to hurt so if you can...

Aargh!

Right, let's get him hooked up, Lofty. Thank you.

Tess.

Great.

That's the first bag hooked up.

How long is this going to take?

Oh, I don't know, couple of units of our finest AB positive.

I'd say three to four hours.

We'll start you down here and then move you up to a ward.

I've already told you, that's out of the question.

All right, Julian, look,

you have a chronic illness that needs to be managed.

Do you want to get better or don't you?

Yeah, as I thought.

That night...when he hit her...

..she was on her way to church and she wanted me to drive her

and I was late for a shift and...I asked her to walk.

You keep this bottled up and it will gnaw away inside you.

It'll wipe you out. Believe me, I know.

I promised to look after her.

I made a vow to cherish and protect...

I know you're looking for someone to blame...

I wanted to make things right.

And what would Maria want? What would she tell you to do?

She'd tell me to do the decent thing.

I let you down, my darling.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Pear drop?

No. Thank you.

I'm waiting to be discharged. Mind if I join you?

I'd rather be on my own.

I'm sure Julian would love some company.

Thank you.

I'm anaemic.

Um...

Scotopically sensitive.

Wuuurgh!

Do you come here often?

Not often as I should.

I have an affliction.

A very rare condition.

I suppose that makes you special.

You did the right thing.

Then why do I feel so terrible?

He ran someone over.

He's just lost his wife. He could go to prison.

There were mitigating circumstances. Gary's in no rush to press charges.

You think he's hiding something?

I think we should leave this to the police.

Rita, I don't want you involved.

It's a bit late for that.

You don't know all the facts.

I know enough.

Rita!

Any news?

We're still waiting on a specialist.

The cabbie's made a full confession.

He told the police it wasn't an accident? He told the truth.

His wife would have wanted that.

This was all down to her in the first place.

She died this afternoon.

No. Those injuries sustained when you hit her.

We don't have to listen to this.

Rita, a word outside now, please.

It wasn't my fault.

It wasn't. Gary...let's just worry about getting you better.

I was sending you a text, remember? She just stepped out...

By the time I hit the brakes, it was too late.

It happened so fast... There was no-one there...

It was easier to lie...

I did it for us!

Gina!

It was unprofessional, Rita.

It was inappropriate.

You crossed the line. Well, it wouldn't be the first time.

It was confidential information.

Maybe I'm tired of keeping things hidden.

Rita.

My office, please.

I'm sorry. OK? I am sorry I lost my temper.

My patient's wife has just died... Rita.

It's my first day back at work.

Half my colleagues are not speaking to me.

You didn't get the promotion.

But if it's any consolation,

no other candidate was deemed suitable either.

So I've decided to freeze the position for a couple of months.

This is because of what happened last week. Your interview was terrible.

Well, how was I expected to be focused?

If you'd told me the truth in the first place...

I'd be good at that job, Tess. You know I would.

At this moment, I'm not convinced.

You're too volatile, Rita.

You just proved that outside resus.

At least I get stuck in. At least I get involved.

I'm not sure you're ready for any extra responsibility.

Fine. Fine.

I'll just have to prove you wrong.

The vampire takes these pills.

Right.

They might make him better.

And how exactly did come by them?

I'm studying Keats in the autumn.

My favourite poet.

Mine too.

"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever..."

I've always been a hopeless romantic.

Best I could manage with surgical tape.

Aren't you lovely?

I can see you properly now.

Haven't you got long fingers?

Have these boys been harassing you?

The Farmead terrors.

They're feeding him blood. It's a conspiracy.

Oh, shut up! For once in your life.

They bought your medication.

You've been in my house?

We didn't break in. You shouldn't have left the window open.

You can tell that to the police. We were just trying to help.

Suppose to be your girlfriend? That's enough!

What are you, blind?

Do you know what it's like to be ridiculed?

To wake up every day and wish you were someone else?

You should both be ashamed of yourselves.

Jenny...

Nice one, Damon.

Roger! Right, enough. Come on.

We were good. Sorted.

And then a stranger stepped into the road. If you're covering for him...

Maybe deep down... a part of me always knew.

But you didn't want a liar for a husband.

The kids, I don't know how they'd cope without their dad.

And how will they cope with his guilty secret?

This isn't helping anyone.

Are you married?

I was.

Once.

If Gary tells the truth, I'll lose everything.

You already have.

Jenny, you OK? Yeah.

Anyway, this isn't my field of expertise,

but you may have a condition called Irlen Syndrome.

I doubt there's a cure for being this accident prone.

Tinted glasses can apparently help.

I always just thought I was useless.

Of course, it may be spurious pseudoscience.

I've referred you to an ophthalmologist for some tests. Oh.

And you might want to take the bus from now on.

Yeah...

I'm sure she'll come back.

I think I might have scared her away.

I like your house. With the books and the globe and that.

You had no right to touch them.

I've always wanted to go places.

There is more to life than the Farmead estate.

Try telling Damon that. My mum says he's a bad influence.

Maybe you should listen to her.

I'd better go and find him.

I think that's a good idea.

Right, let's get you up to CDU.

Maybe I could tag along.

I thought I'd seen the last of you.

I got a bit lost.

We could read some more poetry.

Yeah.

It's really sweet, isn't it?

Let's hope they don't procreate.

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. That's an intriguing condition.

Tricky diagnosis but I got there in the end.

With a little help from your brother.

Team effort, but...

Well, he certainly puts the hours in.

Well, he needs all the practice he can get. Oh, really?

There's me thinking it was YOU who flunked first year of med school.

I had commitment issues.

Show me a man who doesn't.

Well, that just depends on the woman he's trying to impress.

There are no easy rides in trauma, Dr Knight.

You'd better prove to me you're more than just a pretty face.

Ethan. What couldn't wait?

Blood savings.

OK, I'm listening.

OK, a major chest trauma is admitted to the ED, for example.

We stabilise the patient we move them onto theatre,

along with 40 units of blood that we ordered.

They're not too concerned with how much they waste... They're surgeons.

Yeah, they're saving lives. But we're the ones paying for it.

So if we can confirm how much blood we actually use,

then arrange a method of cross-charging all the other areas

it's sent to for anything else, we'd save ourselves a small fortune.

You have to show Mrs Beauchamp.

I've already had my fingers burnt.

This one needs to be foolproof.

What's this, geeks reunion?

Thankfully, that's one club you'll never get into.

I know that smug face. You're onto something.

Well, that would be telling.

Well, whatever you've come up with,

you still need my charisma to sell it.

Still your move, I believe.

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

Leaves you far too exposed.

Have you been moving my pieces?

Me? I don't know what you're talking about.

Sal.

I thought you might like these.

You know they're going to charge Gary with dangerous driving.

What made him change his statement?

I think he was sorry for what he did.

That's all I ever wanted to hear.

I knew he wasn't a real vampire.

You'll have to find someone else to pick on now.

And it isn't going to be me.

Where are you going? Thought I might check out the fair.

Well, can't I come with you?

Well, what's in it for me?

I'll pay for all your rides. Thought you had no money?

Well, if I don't buy chocolate...

Waltzers, dodgems. It might be a laugh.

Course they'll never let you on with that arm in a sling.

Let's catch a bus.

I think you could do with the exercise, don't you?

Beat you there.

BOTH: Neeeooowwwww!

Dr Hanna, look at this.

What are we looking at?

Nothing. Robyn and Lofty are going to the pub.

So that means we can go back to my place for a couple of hours.

Firstly, a couple of hours - don't flatter yourself.

Secondly, are we talking cupboards or beds?

Well, I've got a big wardrobe so I've not given up all hope.

Lose the uniform. Meet me in five.

Right, come on you lot, pub.

Noel.

Chop, chop. We'll never get a table.

You did well today.

My friends still aren't speaking to me,

I failed to get my promotion and yeah...

I just got a man arrested, so...

What I said earlier, I'm sorry.

You were right. It's time I faced up to what happened.

If you fancy a drink, I don't mind being seen with you.

Some other time.

Yeah.

Some other time.

She stood up in court and she defended a paedo.

How much did she really know?

Maybe you should give her another chance.

I just don't like being lied to, OK?

She has her reasons.

Thanks, Mac.

Get those down your necks.

You not going to join us?

Nah, I'm just having a half.

Listen, Jeff, about earlier...

It was just a wobble.

I'm happy.

Good. Well, if you're happy, I'm happy.

Do you want one for the road?

Nah, I'm tired. I should get off, really.

Hello!

Thought I'd surprise you.

I love surprises!

Have fun. We will.

Come on.

Yeah. See you tomorrow, Yeah. Yeah.

I know this fab little Italian.

They do a great osso buco.

Oh, great! Lovely! I love a...salt bu...

You don't know what it is, do you? No.

Right, we'd better get a move on.

It's not far.

OK.

Don't spare the horses, then, eh?

SHE LAUGHS

Dr Knight, what can I do for you?

Your ED economy drive, I've had some thoughts.

Let's hope it's better than your brother's.

I thought perhaps we could discuss them over a drink.

SHE CLEARS HER THROAT

Well, as it happens, I'm in dire need of one.

You're buying.

MUSIC POUNDS THROUGH WALL

LOUD HEARTBEAT

Ha! You blinked.