Episode 16 Casualty

Seriously, get your head in the game.

-What kind of doctor can't complete basic duties?

-A brand-new one?

This is where the real training begins.

He fancies the new girl in the coffee shop.

I think I've lost my mojo.

It's time to move on. She's long ago and far away.

School isn't like it was for you.

He could have killed me!

Marty's up in hives.

It was a joke, I never meant for you to get hurt. I'm sorry.

Time for a proper introduction.

This is Marty and he's my boyfriend.

Kalen, Luca,

get up and into the shower, please, or you'll both be late.

I shan't ask you again.

Oh! At least one of you is on time.

Mwah!

Thank you.

Um...Blake, while we've got you here,

we were thinking of spending Christmas at Marty's house this year.

Yeah. There'll be plenty of room for all of us and Daisy will be there.

-I don't know Daisy.

-Well, we'll get to know her.

Come on, it'll be fun, all six of us together.

Kalen and Luca are really looking forward to it.

You've already told them?

Um...

We spoke last night. You...you were at maths group.

Fine. Do what you want. I'll spend Christmas at Dad's.

Sweetie, I really don't think that's such a good idea.

-You can't stop me seeing him.

-I'm not trying to stop you seeing him,

I'm just saying he's probably got his own thing going on.

Yeah, we'll see.

Blake? Blake!

SHE SIGHS

That went well.

You don't say much about your ex.

Not much to say.

PHONE RINGS OUT

I tried to make it work for much longer than I should.

Five years ago, he left and not once did he look back.

ANSWERPHONE: You've reached Marc.

Please leave a message and I will get back to you.

Hey, Dad, it's Blake.

It's been a while.

Just wanted to say hi. Call me back.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man.

Ha-ha! That's right, people, here I cometh!

-Are they already drunk?

-No, they're still drunk. Welcome to the Christmas shift.

December 1st through to New Year's Day.

All right, bring it on!

Mrs Beauchamp's not in again, so we're a bit stretched.

-I need you in Cubicles. Is that OK?

-Yeah, that's cool.

You sure? I won't be around much, so you'll be mostly flying solo.

-I can handle it.

-Come and get me if you get stuck, or when you're ready to discharge, OK?

RASH CHUCKLES

Nice to see Rash finding his feet.

BUZZER BLEEPS

Hello?

It's me, Blake.

Do we know a Blake?

-LAUGHTER

-All right.

GATES RATTLE

What did...what did she say? What did she say?

I don't know...

FAINT ANIMATED CHATTER

RAUCOUS LAUGHTER

Ah!

We didn't think you'd come.

Fin and Rory had you pegged for a swot.

THEY LAUGH

As you can see, my mum's away.

And why should she have all the fun?

Hey, what time do you call this?

Oh, don't. Worst start to the day ever.

-What's wrong?

-Blake.

You think he'd be used to Marty by now, but, oh, no.

Every time we make plans, it's like treading on eggshells.

And now my teenage son is threatening

to run off to his dad's for Christmas just to make a point.

Oh, well, you can't blame the kid for pushing buttons.

He thinks you're replacing his dad.

Oh, come on! Marc was barely a father when he was around,

not that Blake remembers that, of course.

Oh, no, Marc's amazing.

And I know it was the right thing to do, sending him to that posh new school,

but do I have any idea whether he's settling in, making friends?

No! Because it is impossible to get that boy to talk!

-What?

-Unlike his mum.

You're not funny.

HE CHUCKLES Go get 'em, tiger.

Well, the good news is we have coffee liqueur.

The bad news? We're out of vodka.

We can make something else. You got any rum, whiskey?

Yeah, obviously.

But we want Black Russians.

Anyway...it's a chance for Blake to pay his dues, wouldn't you say?

This is Jessie Fields, she's 22 years old.

She's fallen down a few steps in an office building.

Her resps are 12, pulse is 50.

She's got an isolated injury to her left shoulder, possible dislocation.

I've cleared her neck on scene,

I've given her one gram of IV paracetamol.

Pulse is 50?

-Er...OK. Get her through to Resus, then, please.

-Great.

Where's Iain today?

He's on enforced leave after the shooting. Under protest, I hear.

Still can't believe what happened. Did Raf have any kids?

I don't know.

Imagine how Hanssen must feel,

knowing his own son could do something so terrible.

Great.

Hang on, I'll, er...give you a hand.

-No, it's fine.

-No, it's fine.

Is it me, or is he borderline stalking her?

This isn't a proposal, by the way.

-Um...

-Unless you want it to be.

-Er...no, not really.

-No, no.

I swear I saw her hiding from him yesterday

behind a shrub in the peace garden.

Don't be so mean. Not every relationship is doomed to fail.

-And, um...

-Max?

These things aren't going to move themselves, you know.

All right, hang on one second. Yeah.

No time like the present.

FAINT BARKING

DOOR CHIMES

MUSIC: Step Into Christmas by Elton John

That boy, he should be in school.

Hey! Hey! Stop! Hey!

Sorry!

Argh!

Get...off me!

-THEY LAUGH

-Look at his face!

HORN BLASTS

MAN GROANS

-Are you OK?

-We need the ambulance right away, please.

Two more beds clear?

Ooh, not quite. I've just transferred a patient from Resus.

-How many shoulder dislocations have you done?

-A couple.

OK, well, this one will be a good one for you.

Give it a go. David will fill you in on the rest.

Great. So, hit me.

What? Certainly not. Why on earth would I want to hit you?

Female, late 20s, fell down some steps.

FYI, she's a bit sketchy on the details.

She's been given one gram of IV paracetamol

and 7.5mgs of morphine for the pain.

-Hi, Jessie.

-Hello, scumbag.

Hi, I'm Sam, I'm a paramedic. I'm going to help you.

Can you tell me your name?

-WEAKLY:

-Javed.

-Javed.

-Javed.

OK, Javed, can you tell me where the pain's coming from?

My chest.

Pain down my left arm.

Right. OK.

-So you finally qualified.

-Yeah.

Congratulations on actually seeing something through.

Right. You two seem to have some history,

so I-I think it's inappropriate

that Dr Masum should be treating you.

Oh, don't worry, Rash and I have precisely zero emotional connection.

OK, then, let's take a look at the shoulder, shall we?

The old broken wing.

It's not broken, genius.

No, of course. It's not a wing either, I was just...

OK, um... Er...I just want to check,

does that feel the same on both sides?

OK. Um...I'm going to have to relocate the joint.

It's going to hurt a bit, I'm afraid, but it'll be over really quickly.

Mm! Just like us.

SHE INHALES

OK. Er...

-SHE MOANS

-Yep, just try to relax.

OK, almost there.

SHE WINCES

How does that feel?

Yeah, I think that did it.

Glad I could make it up to you.

Er... David, can we get Jessie a shoulder sling, please?

-Yes.

-Yep.

So, your fall, can you remember what happened?

I was in heels. I must've just lost my balance.

Did you trip on something?

No! I...I don't know why I fell, OK? What does it matter?

Well, have you been tired or stressed lately?

I've been fine. What is your problem?

He's just been asked by his boss to be extra-vigilant.

Leave no stone unturned.

Exactly. So, David, let's book Jessie for a head CT just in case.

And let's get some bloods, too.

Don't worry, um...I'm on it.

OK. Thanks.

Er...Dr Masum? Dr Masum?

So, um... So, you and Jessie used to, er...?

Yes. Good.

Huh! Good work. Good work. Ha!

-Never aim for less than a nine.

-Hm.

No, no, me neither.

-PHONE RINGS

-Hi, Marc, thanks for...

No, Blake mentioned that he might...

I'm well aware that you don't wish to speak to him,

but what EXACTLY am I supposed to say to him?!

Don't you threaten me, you...!

Marc, you can't! Do not tell him!

Marc! Marc, do not...!

Elle?

-Er...what have we got?

-Javed Barazani.

-I won't do it.

-Rock, paper, scissors.

How long's all this going to take?

We should have the CT results back soon.

-David, let's get an ECG in the meantime.

-Yes.

So, Jessie, what have you been up to this past...?

How long has it been, a year?

Two...years.

Er...I'm still in journalism.

Just rocked a job interview today for a fashion magazine.

It's not official until they've e-mailed, but it's a sure thing.

Congratulations. Um...which magazine?

Estrada.

Estrada! Yes! Yes, that's great!

So I've heard.

Plenty of men read it, actually.

Ones that aren't emotionally stunted, anyway.

Right. Well, er... I'll just, um...

Um... Dr...Dr Masum?

I'm sorry I have to ask, but what did you do to her?

Nothing! I just...

-I just ended it, that's all.

-Where, live on TV?

Would you just sort that ECG, please?

Thank you.

Good news, Mr Barazani. Your ECG suggests it wasn't a heart attack,

but we'll need to do blood tests to confirm.

Most likely, it was angina.

Is that serious?

Er...with medication, it's manageable,

but you will need to make some lifestyle changes

and, if at all possible, avoid stress.

So no more chasing after thieves, Mr Barazani.

But the boy stole a bottle of vodka, I couldn't just let him get away with it!

Hello, Dad.

What...what is he doing here?

I didn't ask for him, I asked for Sana!

She's my aunt. She's elderly. She asked me to come.

Well, I don't want you here, so get out.

Dad, I just want to know how you are.

The doctor says I'm fine!

That's not quite what I said.

We need to keep your father here, monitor him,

check his blood results are OK.

-PHONE VIBRATES

-Can I stay with him?

Um...not if he doesn't want you to, I'm afraid.

-Sorry.

-Dad, please!

Jacob, we need to keep Resus clear,

so please transfer Mr Barazani to HDU.

And, um...excuse me, I need to take this.

Yes, er...speaking.

What? No, he left for school this morning.

What?!

Right. Well, er...I apologise for his absence

and...rest assured, I'll get to the bottom of it.

Thanks for letting me know.

PHONE RINGS OUT

PHONE RINGS

-ANSWERPHONE:

-Leave your message after the tone.

BLEEP!

Blake, guess who?

I just heard that you're not in school today.

Sweetie, please, please call me back!

And...just tell me what's going on.

It's all clear for Jessie's head CT.

Yeah, her bloods are fine, as well, but you'll want to see this.

And I found...that in her notes.

Hey, Jessie, your CT results came back and it's completely normal.

Great. Does that mean I can go?

I'm thinking you might've blacked out when you fell.

-Did you take something?

-Like what?

Well, beta-blockers, they can be used for anti-anxiety medication

and, according to your notes, you were prescribed them by your GP,

er...two years ago.

You know what? I've changed my mind.

I don't want you treating me.

What I may or may not have taken in the past is none of your business.

You're Dr Munroe's patient.

If you don't want me involved, that's fine, I understand.

But can I at least wait for your blood results?

I don't want to look incompetent.

Hang on. Dr Masum?

Hang on. But we...we have her bloods.

I know, I'm just buying some more time.

She's not ready to talk.

Yes, good thinking.

I see what you're doing here.

Plus it puts you two together in true rom-com style.

Rom-coms, women's magazines? Seriously, what's happening to you?

Rash, I'm a fully-evolved metrosexual.

I know a good match when I see it.

No, thanks. Don't get me wrong, Jessie's great,

but once a woman starts making long-term plans, I'm out.

OK, you can lean back now.

Jacob, let's repeat the 12-lead ECG, please.

Sure.

Elle?

Er...Mr Barazani, you should be feeling much better now.

I will be back to check on you later.

Hey.

Everything all right?

Blake has gone AWOL.

Do you want me to go look for him?

Thanks, but I can't have you running around after my son.

I think he's just on a mission to wind me up today.

It's the same with this one.

Nothing but trouble.

We try to teach them, but what's the use?

I should call Auntie Sana.

Ah. Since when are you two so close?

I've been helping her.

Helping yourself to her purse, I think.

I do her shopping, Dad, pick up her prescriptions,

drive her to the mosque.

-That's good of you.

-I know you won't believe this,

but I've been clean for three years.

I work in a supermarket, just made assistant manager.

Ah! Well, I hope there's someone watching the till,

or you'll soon have your fingers in it.

I need a coffee.

TEXT ALERT

-Just try them on.

-I really don't like them.

-It'll take a second.

-Oi, Rudolph!

Are you going to do some work today, or what?

-Yeah, just one second.

-OK.

-There you go.

I've got to do some work, too, so... I don't want to wear these either.

OK. Well, you look good without them.

You, however, Jingle Bells, come on, you loving it? Try it on.

There'd better be a good reason for making me leave in the middle of a shift.

What?

Blake...?

Ah.

Peace offering.

Your bloods have come back clear.

I can hand you back to Dr Munroe,

but she's going to ask the same question as me.

Jessie, if you've taking something, anything, we really need to know.

A truth for a truth.

You first.

Why'd you do it?

I was waiting in bed for you.

If you weren't interested, you should've just said,

instead of climbing out the bathroom window like a total freak!

Look, what I did, it was wrong,

and if I could go back and do things differently, believe me, I would.

That's not an answer.

I was seeing someone else.

Only for a couple of weeks, and then you and I met and we really clicked

and I really wanted to cheat on her with you...

Wow! That is the most romantic thing I've ever heard.

What I'm saying is, I couldn't do it.

And I should've just been honest with you.

I'm sorry.

SHE SIGHS

I buy the pills online.

I only take them when I get anxious.

I had an interview, so...

That's all.

OK. Do you have them with you?

I should just check the label, see what's in them.

That was the last of it.

I was going to order more, but I won't, OK?

Jessie, why?

Because I told my GP I still needed them and she wouldn't listen.

I mean, why do you need them?

-If you want someone to talk to, I could arrange something.

-I don't need a shrink.

-You took enough pills to black out.

-I told you that was a mistake!

Things are actually pretty good in my life right now, Rash.

Trust me, I'll be fine.

OK. I just need to keep you here a little longer,

just until the beta-blockers have worn off.

You're the doctor.

Yes. Try and get hold of Dylan. I don't know why I'm dealing with his patients.

-Hey.

-Marty, what are you doing here?

Did Blake's school get hold of you? They've left a message for you.

Er...yes, thank you. I spoke with them.

-Is everything all right?

-Ha-ha-ha! No!

This is glass from a bottle.

Tell me how this happened again.

I was just messing around with some friends. I fell over, that's all.

And where are your friends now, hm?

Leaving you to deal with this alone.

You know I can't hide this from your mum, right?

Can you at least back me up?

HE SCOFFS

JACOB SIGHS Sure.

And afterwards,

I'll see to it that you have a nice, fitting memorial service. Hm?

Joker.

-Elle?

-I'll talk to him.

-It'll be fine.

-It will...

Hang on.

Blake?! What happened?

He had an accident with a bottle of vodka.

SHE GASPS Look, he knows he messed up.

He was in a bad way when he called me.

He called...? You called Jacob?

You didn't think of letting your mum know where you were, right?

Or me, even?

Why would I call you? Just cos you're with her doesn't make you my dad!

OK, that's enough. Would you both give me a minute with him? Please?

-He needs an X-ray.

-I'll deal with it.

You shouldn't treat him yourself.

HE SIGHS All right.

If you are behaving this way because of Marty, I want it to stop!

He has shown nothing but concern for you!

Maybe he acts that way in front of you.

Oh, Blake, that is not true.

You are loved and cared for,

but I will not have you bunking off school to drink bottles of vodk...

The vodka...

Did you steal it?

Oh!

No, we don't really offer psych unless they're threatening self-harm.

Then maybe we should! Prevent people from getting to that point.

She seems perfectly happy to me.

She is definitely still into you.

No! No, she's not.

Even if she is, it doesn't matter

because there's nothing I can do about it. She's my patient now.

If she's your ex, it would be perfectly acceptable.

David, it just wouldn't feel right, OK?

All right.

You can ignore me all you want.

When I am finished here, you will go and see the shopkeeper, Mr Barazani,

and you will apologise. Do you hear me?

And I don't want you bothering your auntie either!

All right, guys, all right. Let's try and keep things calm.

I don't expect you to forget anything.

I just want you to face facts.

You're getting old.

Look, if you want, I could quit my job and come and work for you again.

You think I would let you in the shop?

Why? So you can empty the safe again?

Supervise me if you have to, but let me do this for you.

Dad, you shouldn't be lifting heavy boxes any more.

At least let me give you a hand with the deliveries.

You pretend to be the dutiful son.

You think, when I die, I'll leave you all my money.

I couldn't give a damn about your money!

If you don't want my help, fine!

RAPID BEEPING

-MR BARAZANI GASPS FOR BREATH

-Dad?

What's happening?

He's in cardiac arrest. Can I get some help, please?!

Wait here. I mean it!

RAPID BEEPING

He's in VF. Pads, please! Amir, step back.

Charging.

200 joules. Everybody step back.

Clear. Shocking.

RAPID BEEPING

-TEXT ALERT

-So I think he's ready for discharge.

That's great. Thanks.

Is that the job interview?

Mm.

-I got it!

-Yes! Good job!

Whoo! Um...I'm just going to finish up and I'll see you in a bit.

RAPID BEEPING

Is he going to be OK?

I don't know, son.

Hey!

He's still in VF. Charging again.

Everybody away. Shocking.

RAPID BEEPING

We have an output. Check his BP.

Is he going to be all right?

His heart's back into the correct rhythm, but he's still critical.

Let's support his airway and do a repeat 12-lead ECG.

Who was that boy out there?

I don't know.

Jessie, are you feeling OK?

You know how you said you could...get me someone to talk to?

Would you still do that?

Yeah, of course. I can make a call.

Has something happened? You seemed so happy just a minute ago.

Something always happens, doesn't it?

Jessie, I know you,

and I know you are brave enough and strong enough

to deal with whatever it is.

Unlike me. I just tend to run away from stuff altogether.

Yeah! I know. Via the bathroom window.

You never made it up to me, you know.

You could always maybe ask me out for a drink?

It's fine.

No, it's not what you think. It's just I'm a doctor, you're my patient...

Really, forget it, Rash. I should've got the message the first time.

What are you doing? You can't go now! There could still be drugs...

-I feel fine!

-Jessie, just stop! OK?

You're amazing. I'm the screw-up here, not you,

and I'd hate for you to walk out of here because of me.

Please, let me at least make that call for you.

I knew Blake lied about what happened.

-It wasn't good for you to lie, too.

-I know, but what was I supposed to do?

You...you saw the state he was in.

OK. We need to find him. He probably thinks he killed the old man.

It's not that serious, OK? I'll find him. He'll be all right, OK.

Thanks, Marty.

What's up with you today?

Nothing, I just... I'm just worried about Blake.

Yeah, and you should be. I've never seen him like this.

But you've been all over the place long before I brought him in.

Elle, whatever it is, you can tell me.

Jacob, will you stop interrogating me and help me find my son?

OK.

Elle?

Thank you.

Right, that is an MI.

Louise, would you phone Cardiology, tell them he needs a PCI, please?

-What does that mean?

-Huh?

Sorry. That is a non-surgical procedure to widen the artery.

Your father's going to be all right.

Would you do something for me?

Tell him I'm sorry.

You should tell him yourself.

-I've done enough damage.

-Amir?

He won't want to wake up alone.

SIREN WAILS

Blake?

Blake? Blake!

Blake?

DOOR SLAMS

I come up here, too, when things get hairy.

I had a feeling I might find you here.

Mr Barazani pulled through.

He's going to need treatment, but he should be fine.

Hey.

Now, it's not your fault that the old man has a heart condition,

-but what you did today was beyond stupid.

-I know.

Why, Blake? Why?

Huh!

Do you know? I remember you when you were this high.

You were a happy kid.

What's happened?

I just...

I don't feel like I fit in anywhere.

Come on, there's got to be something you can do!

Yes, I know I'm just an F1, but if you could just listen...

Well, I really think she needs to talk to someone.

Great, thanks for nothing.

Unbelievable! Now I have to tell her I couldn't even do that!

Just don't ask.

Did you see Jessie leave?

I couldn't get much more out of him.

Thanks, Jacob.

I didn't mean for that to happen, Mum.

-WHISPERS:

-Oh, sweetie, I know you didn't.

ELLE SIGHS

Blake...talk to me, please!

I called Dad.

He never calls me back, though.

Ever since he left, he talks to Kalen and he talks to Luca,

but when I try to talk to him, it's like...

-There's something wrong with me, isn't there?

-No! No, there is not!

-There is, cos nobody wants me around and it's...

-Blake, you are...

There you are, son. I've been looking for you everywhere. You OK?

Get out!

What?

Why are you here? Why are you always here?!

What is the matter with you?!

Marty! Marty!

-Could you...?

-I'll do it! I'll do it! I'll do it!

Blake? Blake.

-Marty! What the...?!

-Elle, look, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to...

Look, he just...he just came at me.

Look, I've really tried with him, I have tried,

but he's just out of control.

Don't talk about my boy like that! He's going through something...

Yes, I know. He resents me because I'm not his dad,

but I'm the one here right now.

I don't see anybody else stepping up.

Look, I didn't mean that. I...

I shouldn't have lost my temper.

It should never have happened.

You are...you are a great mum,

but Blake needs a man around. He does.

Look, I can fix this. Just give me until tonight. Please?

Robyn? Guess what? Paul is coming to spend Christmas with us.

-That's great.

-Yeah, I know.

It's the best Christmas present I could've asked for.

But me and Charlotte, we won't be in the way, will we?

No, of course not. The more the merrier.

And Paul won't mind sleeping on the sofa.

Some girl's just collapsed outside!

She's bradycardic. Let's get her to Resus, please,

and will you get Rash?

-OK.

-Right. All right.

I know I let you down too many times in the past for you to forgive me.

After today, you'll never have to see me again.

Just let me stay until I know you're all right.

Oh. Apologies, Mr Barazani,

we are still waiting on the cath lab upstairs,

but hopefully it shouldn't be much longer.

Thank you, Doctor.

That boy you were talking to, you said you didn't know him.

Yes.

I shouldn't have said that.

He's my son.

Why would you lie about that?

Because he was involved in the incident this morning

at your father's shop.

You're saying he was the shoplifter?

Yes. And he is truly sorry for what he did.

Now, I know I have no right to ask,

but would you consider letting the matter drop?

My father almost died today. You want us to just forget that?

Amir? Um...

Blake shouldn't have stolen from him,

but he...he never meant for anyone to get hurt.

Ha!

No. No, that's not good enough.

-I'm calling the police.

-Amir?

What has he done that you haven't done yourself?

Let me talk to the boy.

Atropine and 1mg adrenaline.

-What happened?!

-You tell me. She's asystolic!

-RAPID BEEPING

-Is this Jessie's?

Ah! She must've taken more! I didn't know she had more!

-What are they?

-Beta-blockers for her anxiety.

She's been buying them online.

OK, um...I'm going to give her Glucagon

and can I have the Isoprenaline, please?

We've got an output.

OK, the drugs won't keep her heart beating for long,

so let's start external pacing. David, get the defib machine.

And we're going to have to consider intubation.

Rash, help me get the pads on, front and back, OK?

Rash, come on!

I'm sorry for my behaviour, Mr Barazani.

I'll pay you back for the bottle I stole.

You are very lucky to have such a mother.

My son, Amir, lost his at about your age.

Sometimes when you're young, things feel very painful to bear.

But a parent feels double the pain - yours and theirs.

So no more messing around and misbehaving.

OK?

OK, Mr Barazani.

Thank you.

Amir, I can forgive.

But how do I know things will be different this time?

Because I won't lie to you this time.

I'm still an addict, Dad, but...I'm fighting.

Well, there is no-one to run the shop while I am ill.

Will you do it for me?

Of course I will.

Er...would you excuse me?

Cath lab is ready now.

Oh, great. Would you...prepare him for transport, please?

Rash? Are you in there?

She didn't make it, did she?

Have more faith in me than that, please.

What are you doing? This is the men's. You shouldn't be in here.

Yet here I am, so open up.

Come on.

Jessie is in ITU. She's stable.

She'll need a temporary pacemaker

until the drugs are out of her system, but...

RASH EXHALES

This was all my fault.

No, it isn't. She discharged herself.

And you warned her about the pills.

You weren't to know she was going to take more.

Yeah, but I ran out of Resus.

Well, yes, you could work on that.

But you told us everything that we needed to know.

She's alive because of you - mostly.

I don't know. I'm not cut out for this.

Yes, you are.

You are a good doctor, Rash.

You've just got to hold your nerve.

None of us are perfect.

No. No, I...I lost a patient on my first day.

Exactly. David sucked way more than you when he first started

-and look at him now.

-Hm?

Hey.

I thought we were going to talk tonight?

I didn't want to do this in front of the boys.

-HE SIGHS

-Don't do this now, please.

If this is about Blake, I didn't mean to make things worse.

-I know that.

-Then why end this?

Because you don't love him, Marty.

-I'm not even sure you like him.

-I love you.

Does that not count for anything?

I have to put them first.

If this was about Daisy, you'd do the same thing.

LOW CHATTER

PHONE RINGS

So despite the conspicuous absence of vodka,

you are missing an epic party!

WHOOPING

Whereabouts are you?

I'm in A&E. I've got broken glass in me. I had to get an X-ray.

Wait! Guys! Guys! Blake's in A&E!

-What?!

-Ha-ha-ha! Show us your injury.

-ALL: Whoa!

-A man with such a scar is to be revered.

We're coming to get you.

WHOOPING

Polly, I thought you were coming to the pub with us?

I should get home.

I'm starting a job tomorrow, so...

Since when?

Since I called my temping agency.

Look, I think you're funny and you're nice and everything,

but I think you're just a bit...full-on.

I just like you, that's all.

Well, for someone who really likes me,

you spend a lot of time moaning in your sleep about somebody else.

Who's Zoe, anyway?

Zoe was...

-Huh! Er...

-Oh, do you know what? I really don't care.

I'm just not into...this.

OK. Goodbye, Max.

Blake.

Um...

Change of plan.

Christmas, it will...just be the four of us,

just like you wanted.

And tonight, I thought we'd have a family night.

You know, get pizzas, watch a film.

I'll even let you choose it.

I can't tonight, I've got a party.

Excuse me? Absolutely not. You're in no shape to go anywhere.

You said you wanted me to make friends.

Sweetie, of course I do, but tonight I'm saying no.

You can't stop me.

-Excuse me?

-I'm going.

Blake...

Blake?

Blake!

Blake!

Please! Blake, you are injured! Please!

Blake!

KNOCK AT DOOR

Hey. I don't want to intrude. I just came to see how you are.

And...I need to confess.

The truth is, there was no other girl before.

I lost my nerve.

It happens to me sometimes when I care about something, or someone.

I get so afraid of blowing it that I...

..I blow it.

Jessie, it was two years ago you started taking the pills.

Don't flatter yourself.

You weren't the only reason.

I've always been anxious.

I don't know why.

Look after yourself, Jessie.

You, too.

MUSIC: Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade

# On the feast of Stephen... #

LAUGHTER

Right, another.

Yeah, same again.

I don't think so, sunshine. Half your wages were earned by me today,

so you can pay me back in pints. Off you trot.

I've just been dumped!

And my heart bleeds for you! And we are all in on the round. Off you trot.

-LAUGHTER

-All right. Lend me a tenner?

Yeah.

LAUGHTER

So, big Christmas at Charlie and Duffy's - that sounds nice.

Yeah.

I don't know. They've been amazing,

but I think it's time to find my own place.

Well, that's just perfect timing, isn't it?

Hasn't Max told you yet?

-Alicia?

-Mm?

-Tell Robyn the good news about the house.

Oh, yeah, it's all been fixed.

I can finally move out of my mam's place.

Max, Robyn and Charlotte are looking for a place to stay.

Yeah. You can have your old room back.

Are you sure? I mean, I have the baby and everything.

Of course! It's fine!

The old gang back together! Whoo-hoo!

There you go. Sorted, see?

There you go, my dear. Mm-hm.

Cheers! To getting back on that horse.

Cometh the hour...

Cometh the man.

Cheers!

Hey.

What's wrong?

Everything.

I really thought I'd sorted things with Blake today,

but nothing's changed.

He's just as angry, just as difficult

and I don't know what to do.

I thought splitting up with Marty would help, but...

Whoa! What, you broke up with him?

Yeah. I did it for Blake. He didn't even care.

I don't know how to fix him, Jacob.

-I don't know how to fix...

-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Sorry.

Elle, there's something else.

I know there is.

Hey, listen to me. Whatever it is, you can tell me.

Come on.

I can't.

I'm scared you'll hate me.

Ha! What you talking about, hate you?

Pancake, I could never hate you, man. Never.

OK.

Remember that terrible little bedsit you were living in?

You were working to put yourself through college?

-Yeah.

-Marc and I, we weren't getting on.

-Kalen was barely out of nappies...

-Elle, come on.

I stayed over one night.

What's that got to do with the whole...?

Marc can barely look at Blake, let alone talk to him,

and my beautiful boy thinks that's his fault.

And I can't stand it. I can't stand it!

Marc's not his father, Jacob, you are!

Please say something.

Let me...let me get this straight. So...

..you knew about this from the beginning?

Yes.

HE EXHALES

And...you didn't think I had the right to know?

You were just getting your life together.

A baby would've ruined everything.

That...that was not your decision to make.

I was trying to save my marriage and then, when Marc left,

I had three small children, Jacob. It was complicated!

Compli...? Complicated?!

You lied to me for 17 years!

I'm so sorry.

Jacob...

DOOR SLAMS SHUT

ELLE SOBS