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JULIA: OK, Mrs Tembe, I'm at the station so I won't be long.

Yes, it would have been better to take the car,

but the meeting was in town and the traffic is a nightmare.

No, no, I'm sure that can wait.

Yeah, all right, see you later, bye.

Er, can you help me? I know this is going to sound strange,

but I think something might have happened and I just can't remember.

Sorry, mate.

Hi, er, I wonder if you could help me?

Er, I know this is going to sound strange,

but I just can't seem to remember what I'm doing here.

Sorry, I can't help you.

Excuse me, are you all right?

-No, not really. I don't understand what's happening.

-How do you mean?

Er, what I'm doing here.

-What you mean at the station?

-I need someone to tell me.

Please?

It's OK, take a seat.

It's all right, take it easy now. That's right.

It doesn't make any sense!

Could you take a few deep breaths?

That's good. Take another one.

OK, well, erm, let's see if we can start at the beginning.

Well, I just found myself here.

There must be some reason.

Maybe, erm, maybe you came to take a train?

Er, perhaps, I...

Well, if you did, there'd be a ticket, wouldn't there?

Yes, yes, there would!

-No luck?

-No.

OK, well, maybe you're here to meet somebody, then?

I can't remember anything!

What you don't remember ANYTHING at all?

No, this isn't like me. I don't do this!

-It's OK, it's all right.

-Oh...I get in a state.

Oh, you haven't seen me on a bad day! THEY CHUCKLE

-Look, the important thing is that we sort this out, OK?

-Yeah.

Right, erm...

do you think maybe you could have had an accident and banged your head?

I don't know, I-I-I feel OK.

Even so, I think, I think it would be best if I took you to hospital and get you checked out.

No, please, listen, I have to stay here.

-I thought you were going to help me?

-I am, but we need to make sure that you're OK first.

Why can't I remember? It must have been important!

Hang on, erm...

All right, I'm the Practice Manager of the Mill Surgery

and it's just a few minutes' drive from here.

So why don't I take you there and then they can help you?

Maybe they'll be able to explain why this is happening?

-And you'll bring me back here?

-Yes.

-Straight after?

-Yes.

-OK.

-OK, it's this way.

-Careful!

-You haven't forgotten our meeting, have you?

-No, no.

-Good.

Busy morning?

Oh!

What a MESS!

Problem?

Well, look at this!

Oh, my pen, it's leaked everywhere!

Ooh, that's a nuisance, I'll get you a cloth.

It's gone way past that!

-Well, I'm sure with a bit of elbow grease...

-Look, it's ruined!

Mrs Tembe, that last patient,

I'm going to need the number for Language Line.

Erm, I've made you a Redbush.

Oh, that is very kind of you.

Oh, thanks.

You just KNOW she wants something!

Would you like a biscuit?

I am fine, thank you.

Actually, Mrs Tembe, there is something that wanted to ask you.

-Oh, I see!

-Homemade is always better than off the shelf, don't you think?

And that banana pudding that you made for Zara

to pass off as her own...

Well, I know that she couldn't have made anything as lovely as that.

So what I'm, what I'm trying to say is...

would you make the wedding cake for me and Jimmi?

-Sorry, I shouldn't have...

-Stop, Nurse Malone,

I would be honoured.

Really?

To be part of something so special. I will not let you down.

The moment I have a break, I will look for recipes, lots of them!

You can be rest assured,

you will have the finest wedding cake in all the world!

-I saw Ellie Rivers this morning.

-Yeah?

Well, she's not eating or sleeping properly.

She's REALLY anxious that she's not a good enough mum.

-Is everything all right?

-Yeah, yeah. Go on.

Well, she still thinks that her baby's going to reject her.

-Is this the same woman that was desperate to have a kid?

-Yep.

It's the sort of stress

that increases the risk of postnatal depression in a mother... PHONE RINGS

I'm sorry, I've really got to take this.

-What now?

-Yeah, it's my bank, they've really screwed up!

Hello? Yes, yes, it's, it's about the, er, the charge on my account.

Yes.

Excuse me? No, no, it's clearly a mistake

and I'd like to have it removed.

Hello?

Hello? Hello, did you hear what I just said?

Hello? Oh, what's up with this damn phone?

Hello? He...

Oh, you've got to be kidding me! Shhh...oot.

Hello, I'm Dr Cassidy. How are you feeling?

-Well, a bit scared, to be honest.

-Well, try not to worry.

Listen, Alan, while you're talking to Elaine,

can you try and remember anybody that I could contact? Anyone?

Well, erm, I'm sure there is...

Do you think there's a wife or a partner maybe?

I don't know, there must be.

Or maybe you have other family? Children?

I just can't think.

It's OK. It can wait.

No, no, no, give me a moment.

Think...my wife, my wife, Rachel Aldwinkle.

Great, that's great.

OK, erm, any chance you could remember the number?

Erm...

-Well, if I had my phone...

-Do you think she works?

Yeah, I expect so.

Do you know where that is, Alan?

Or what job she has?

Well, it's something to do with housing.

Er, surveyor, chartered surveyor, that's it.

OK, right, well, I'll see what I can do then.

Alan.

Ellie's husband isn't coping with her mood swings.

He's withdrawing rather than giving her support.

-Is he?

-Yeah, I think he's actually making things worse.

He's increasing her sense of isolation.

I thought that if he realised that she had a medical problem...

-PHONE RINGS

-I'm sorry!

Well, that's a bit unprofessional, isn't it?

I know, I know but I've been trying to get them all morning.

I'll be really quick.

Yeah, Kevin Tyler.

Hello?

Hello?

HELLO?!

Er, where were we?

I think it's their turn to wait, don't you?

Morning, Colin.

OK, your BP's good.

What's this got to do with my memory? I just want to find out what happened!

I know, bear with me.

Raise your arms.

Thank you.

OK, any pain, numbness, difficulty swallowing?

History of epilepsy, migraine?

I don't think so.

-Are you on any medication?

-Not that I can remember.

Have you ever experienced memory loss before?

No. Can't you just tell me what's going on?

I realise it's frustrating,

but I need to rule out any physical causes of amnesia.

That's what you think this is?

You really need to be properly assessed, at a hospital.

Without further tests, brain scan...

Yes, but you'll have a pretty good idea?

You can FIX this, get my memory back?

I can't promise anything, but I'll do my best.

Ah, hello, yes, I'd like to speak to Rachel Aldwinkle, please?

-Hello?

-'You've reached Jane Flannery, Human Resources Manager,

'please leave a message after the tone.'

Er, yes, this is Julia Parsons,

Practice Manager of the Mill Health Centre.

I really need to speak to Rachel Aldwinkle very urgently.

Thank you.

So you have a vague recollection of eating breakfast,

-but nothing after that.

-No.

-How do you usually get to the station?

-Walk.

Could anything have happened on the way?

You think that's what caused this?

It's possible something upset you, or provoked you.

Well, er, I don't know, maybe, I just remember.

Tell me how you were feeling this morning.

Grumpy.

-What reason?

-I'm always grumpy in the mornings!

Me too.

-Beyond that, are things OK?

-Yeah.

Are you under any stress at the moment? Work? Family life?

-Well, this thing with John was a bit of a shock.

-John?

-My son, he's thinking of moving to Australia.

-And you're not happy with that?

Rachel's convinced me Skype is the way forward.

She's talked me into taking six months off, touring Australia,

-New Zealand, Indonesia.

-Sounds like the trip of a lifetime!

Well, yeah, hope so. If I'm still in one piece!

Before, when we asked you about family you were pretty vague,

but the memories seem to be clearer now?

-Yes, that's right, that's good, isn't it?

-Absolutely.

-Help with the diagnosis?

I've seen something like this before.

The period of amnesia's fairly short-lived,

but during that time, you lose the ability to make new memories.

That would explain why there's this period you can't recall.

-Yes, but as you say, the memory recovers?

-Long-term memory, yes.

Anything you did, anything that happened while you were having the attack,

I'm afraid that's gone for ever.

You mean, I'll not get those memories back?!

If my diagnosis is correct, I'm afraid not.

It's the second on the left. Do not forget your jar.

Hmm, "traditional wedding cakes."

I can't think of anything more tedious.

I have been asked to create a cake for two admired colleagues.

YOU'RE making the cake for Cherry and Jimmi?

Nurse Malone knows I will make her something special.

Well, I hope they're paying you.

I would not dream of it!

There are some people in this world who enjoy helping others.

Yeah, mugs.

Well, I think it is lovely when a couple do the right thing and get married.

It shows real values and commitment.

I've never understood why pretending to be a virgin,

getting drunk and dancing to Take That demonstrates commitment.

I would not expect you to understand.

Well, don't do anything too fancy.

Something pink and squashy, that should do the trick.

Oh, how about a fairytale castle?

A castle could look very stylish -

in a Norman style, perhaps?

Mrs Tembe, I would get out, while you still can.

Nurse Malone is a sensible girl.

She appreciates others, that is why I am very happy to help.

Personally, I'm steering clear of Bridezilla until the wedding is over

and anyone else with any sense should do the same!

You're going to love this!

Ooh, what have you got?

My mate is a potter and she tau...

well, she told me how to make a clay pot Topiary.

A what?

It is a stylish and sophisticated wedding table centrepiece

that I will try to recreate this lunchtime if you want to help me?

You're going to use that?

Yeah, it'll look great, once it's been sprayed gold.

Yeah, OK, those are a little bit...

Plastic?

All right, Little Miss Grumpy, this is just an experiment, all right?

And if you don't like it,

we'll change it.

-Why's this happened to me?!

-No-one's sure exactly,

but it's believed that Transient Global Amnesia's brought on by some form of extreme stress,

-either physical or psychological.

-So there's no treatment whatsoever?

Like I said, it's not certain you have TGA.

Then what am I doing here? I've been waiting here all morning!

Alan, you really need to go to hospital and get a proper diagnosis.

Julia convinced me to come here.

-I thought I was going to get some answers!

-I've tried to explain why that's difficult.

I want to speak to my wife. I want to speak to her now.

Let me find Julia, see what's happening.

No, I want to speak to her now!

Alan...

Julia Parsons.

Oh, yes, erm, I'd like to speak to Rachel Aldwinkle, please.

I'm sorry, could you repeat that?

Alan... Alan!

-Have you spoken to my wife?

-I'm sorry, Julia.

-Is Rachel coming?

-Where is she?

-Alan, take a seat, would you?

-No, please, just answer the question!

-Yes, I will, I will, please.

-Could I just have a quick word with you outside?

-What is it? Tell me!

Er, I've just spoken to Rachel's office.

Something's wrong? What's keeping her?

Well, they told me that she doesn't work there any more.

-What?

-And hasn't for over a year, Alan.

Do you remember anything?

-What are you talking about?

-Anything about what happened?

-Alan?

-No, no, no, you're wrong. You're wrong.

We were planning a trip round the world, w-w-we, we were going to see John and, and...

I'm so sorry.

Alan, wait!

SHOUTS: Alan!

Julia.

Alan?

Oh, I need my car keys.

You can't chase after him, we need to call the police.

But I can't just leave him, Elaine.

You've done everything you can, he needs professional help.

-I can't leave him!

-You don't know what he's capable of!

Julia, listen.

OK, so far, so good.

-ZARA LAUGHS

-I would hate to see bad!

Ok, put the Styrofoam ball onto the end of the stick

and cover it with decorations.

-This is fun, it's a bit like Blue Peter.

-Ooh.

-Oh, dear.

-Is it supposed to do that?

If you really want a Blue Peter wedding,

-why not get yourself some sticky-backed plastic and make yourself a dress!

-Get lost, Zara.

Just a few more of these in here...

and...

There. What do you think?

Oh, that's it, I've HAD it with you!

Hey, hey!

-You can't keep taking your anger out on that phone, you'll break it!

-So?

-Well, must be some way of fixing it.

-Exactly.

Trust me, I've tried everything with this piece of rubbish.

You can't just smash up an expensive phone.

Well, it is my third this contract.

Well, I'd say you're running out of excuses.

-But it would feel so good!

-Hey, you're preaching to the converted.

Do you know I have bust that many household implements,

but sometimes it's just great to let off steam!

That's exactly what I'm talking about.

What?

Sometimes I like to calm myself by taking a long, leisurely walk.

How does a stroll around the campus sound?

So long as we can grab lunch on the way.

Sure.

Ooh!

-Everything OK?

-Yeah, I'm fine now.

-I'm pregnant, Daniel. It's what pregnant women do!

-DANIEL COUGHS

What's that?

You see, when people decide to get married, this is what they spawn.

Poor Jim, we gotta get rid of that!

Or...we could have some fun?

That's disgusting!

After all Freya's hard work!

Now, I have printed these out for you, just to give you an idea.

I know who's done this.

This is a three-tiered cake

with different flavours.

She always has to mock people, make them feel small.

-Oh, it is too small?

-Oh, sorry, I wasn't talking about the cake.

Oh, oh, good, because, you see, I think, this one has a little something for everyone -

lemon, chocolate and fruit cake.

Lemon and fruit? Doesn't really go, does it?

Prince William and Princess Kate had two different cakes.

Yeah, but not in one.

So, how about something tasteful?

A white chocolate cake

with coffee-flavoured roses.

White chocolate can be a bit sickly,

and roses in that colour, it's a bit depressing.

So, a simple, classic sponge would be best?

I think I have just the thing in the shape of a Norman castle.

Oh, no, that's far too Posh 'n' Becks.

So you do not like any of them?

Well, they're either just a bit too fancy or a bit plain.

It's got to be the perfect cake.

It's got to be something sweet and romantic,

but also chic and sophisticated.

-It's got to be something that everyone's going to like.

-Oh, that is so much clearer(!)

So, have you got any other ideas?

YOU ask me to do you a favour and you treat me like this?!

-Mrs Tembe, I wasn't...

-I have spent a lot of time on this.

-If you do not like my ideas, I suggest you make your own cake!

-Mrs Tembe...

You might be willing to put up with this, but I certainly am not!

-Bridezilla?

-Little bit.

-Lovely day?

-Yeah, it's beautiful.

Nice weather for the time of year.

-What's with the Michael Fish impression?

-Sorry.

Look, you know I think you are absolutely wonderful...

Oh, well, I wouldn't accept anything less!

And I wouldn't say this if I didn't love you...

You know your Sibelius CD...

After your conversation with Kevin...

..I think I might have accidentally scratched it.

-Sorry!

-After your conversation with Kevin, I was thinking...

That he was a hot head with more money than sense?

I've never heard you admit your temper before.

It's hardly breaking news.

Yes, but...to say so out loud...

It was just a flippant comment about having a short fuse, that's all.

Bit more than that, don't you think?

JULIA: Excuse me? Excuse me?

Hello!

-I wondered if you could help?

-What?

Oh, I'm sorry, didn't mean to frighten you.

What do you want?

Erm, I just wondered if you had seen a gentleman come past here.

He's wearing a...

Are you OK?

Are you looking for something?

A ghost.

A ghost?

I was passing through here this morning.

They always announce when a non-stopper is passing through,

but I seen him, suddenly kneel down right at the very edge.

-What? Who? Who did you see?

-As soon as I clocked him...

I thought, "No, this isn't going to happen to me, not that."

You never get over it. Like that woman who was killed last year.

Driver was a mate of mine - he hasn't worked since.

So, what happened this morning? What did you see?

All I could think of was to blast the horn.

Seemed to do something,

or maybe he changed his mind?

maybe he wasn't ever there.

As soon as I could I rung through, but nobody had seen anything.

Like I said, a ghost.

But he didn't jump under my train, thank God. Thank God he didn't!

Did you see what this man looked like? Well, could you tell me what he was wearing!

No.

I want to help you, you know that?

Talking about things is important in ANY relationship.

Now, I did some research, whilst I'm not a huge fan of the term

the information on anger management was very useful.

If you could talk to someone. We could go together if you prefer?

I know it's not easy.

You have to make a start, ACKNOWLEDGE that there's a problem

Marina?

Marina?

I promise...I promise it'll be OK.

Excuse me, sorry to bother you. You haven't passed a white gentleman, have you?

-He had a beige rain coat, about 5ft 10, he's mid...

-No.

OK, thanks.

Oh, excuse me, erm, you haven't seen a gentleman about mid-fifties,

white, raincoat, beige? You haven't seen him down there, have you?

-No, I'm sorry, I don't know.

-OK, thanks.

See.

It's not too bad, what do they know?

Honestly?

I think our resident Damien Hirst might have done us a favour.

I'm starting to like it.

Oh, come on, love!

It's time to admit that a five year-old could definitely do better!

Whose side are you on?

Imagine Jimmi's face.

Imagine your mum's!

Tell you what, though, these'd make excellent confetti.

THEY LAUGH

Freya!

If I become unbearable again, you have to tell me, OK?

Just get rid of it!

Alan!

She was rushing for her train.

It was a wet day and she slipped on the platform into the path of a high speed train.

Apparently, it was all over in seconds.

-I just wish I'd been there.

-It wasn't your fault.

She was killed instantly.

They tell you that like you're supposed to be grateful.

Alan, just listen to me for a moment.

I've been trying so hard to shut it all out.

I can't imagine how terrible it must be to lose somebody that way.

John, my son, he tried to talk to me about it.

You couldn't?

No, I never did set up Skype when he moved to Australia.

Rachel was always better at that sort of thing.

She kept everything going.

Well, you know, you could always pick up the phone and call him.

Would it help if you talked to somebody else about all this?

Maybe.

I found out what I was doing before the attack.

Yes?

Leaving these here, on the anniversary.

Which was a year ago today.

I just came to remember...

..that's all.

-It's embarrassing, I'm sorry.

-Don't be.

I don't know why you put up with me, why you stay with me.

You know why.

You don't deserve it, Heston.

You're the sweetest, kindest man I know.

Well, I wouldn't go that far!

I'll do whatever you think's right.

Good. I know this counsellor who's really excellent.

-Oh, no, I couldn't do that.

-It may be a bit difficult at first.

Not with a stranger.

I want you to help me, I want YOU to do it, Heston.

Please?

-OK...I think...

-Thank you.

That's why I love you.

Oh, no!

Argh!

Er, are you all right?

-I don't know.

-This isn't going to work.

-We can make it work.

-You're not a psychiatrist.

No, but I can help you.

How? You're just a failed surgeon.

-Look...

-You've got magic fingers.

They made me realise

that I might be making the biggest mistake of my life.

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