Another Day, Another Dollar Doctors

HESTON SNORES

Marina!

Now this is absolutely against the rules!

Heston...

Bed is the place for sleeping.

Chance would be a fine thing.

Not that you need beauty sleep.

Flatterer!

You haven't seen my jacket?

Yeah, it's on the floor in the living room, where it landed.

-Aha!

-Oh, by the way, that blue cheese

is a bit of a turn-off.

You could have fooled me.

You don't want to clear it up, do you,

before it walks away on its own?

Yes, ma'am.

Now, would you like some breakfast?

Oh, no, thanks I'd rather have a shower.

I'll get some later.

Oh!

Oh, God.

Another day,

another dollar.

Kelly?

Kelly!

Kelly!

Kelly, will you just answer the door?

You missed your post-natal with Doctor Cassidy. Is Andre OK?

He's whingeing, like he always does. He's a baby, right?

You look worn out. Have you been up all night?

Yeah.

Is your mum in?

Let's have a look, eh?

There we go. Now that wasn't so bad now, was it?

Have you got his red book, love?

Erm...

There's a good boy.

There you go.

-Look, erm...

-It's all right. I've got it.

So your mum's gone, then?

-New fella.

-Hm.

Asked her to move in with him.

You must be all at sixes and sevens?

Oh, his weight's dropped

since my last visit.

Yeah, well, it's not my fault.

What do you mean?

BABY CRIES

Well, I've tried breastfeeding him.

-I'm sat there for hours and all he does is cry.

-OK, OK.

He's probably just got a problem latching on, yeah?

I can look at that after we've bathed him.

I bought some stuff.

You mean formula?

-I want to bottle-feed. It's not a crime, is it?

-Of course not.

It's your choice.

I'm scared of making it too hot.

BABY CRIES

No, no, no. Look, it'll be fine.

We can sort that out too.

How often do you change him?

That nappy's a bit ripe.

I've run out.

-I'm useless, aren't I?

-No, no, no, no.

It's OK.

I've got some in the car for emergencies, yeah?

I'll be back in a tick.

BABY CRIES

-Oh, hi, Elaine.

-Hello?

-Kelly Lowther.

She's struggling with breast-feeding.

The baby's weight's dropped from the 50th centile

to below the 25th.

What's her mum been doing?

Granny's found herself a new boyfriend.

Erm...

any chance you could fit her in for an appointment

this afternoon?

As long as she gets here

by 3.30. I've got a case conference.

Yeah, great, listen...

I'm going to have to sign off.

There's an old guy tuning in. OK.

Bye.

OK, b...oh.

All right?

Is that nice, baby?

Hey, you could get used to this, couldn't you?

That feels a lot better, doesn't it?

See, you can do it!

You're here, though.

What about when I'm on my own?

Have you got any other relatives?

Friends, neighbours?

Yeah, you mean like old Peeping Tom?

Who?

The alkie next door.

Oh.

Oh, is that the guy I saw earlier?

Yeah, that'll be him.

He haunts me.

Three o'clock this morning, yeah,

I catch him peering through me window.

Did you call the police?

You're kidding. What are they going to do?

Tea?

Still not heard from Sally?

Well, she definitely means it when she says

she wants me out of their lives.

Sometimes people say things in anger and find it hard to retract.

She returned all the Christmas presents I sent, unopened.

Oh!

Chloe's as well?

Mmm.

I spend all year planning Christmas for Chloe.

I just buy things when I see them,

things I think she would like...

What must my little girl be thinking?

I don't love her any more? I can't be bothered?

Sometimes children understand more than we give them credit.

She is very bright.

There you are, then.

Hm.

You know, Elaine, I do understand why

Sally is angry with me. I do.

But she shouldn't take it out on Chloe. It's wrong.

-Have you thought of ringing?

-I've thought of nothing else.

I'm just terrified I'll make things worse.

Could they be any worse?

You know, you're right.

Can't go on like this, can we?

No.

I'll ring her today, after school.

There you go! All spruced up!

He smells lovely now!

Yeah, a lot better than he did before.

I'll hold him while you make up his bottle.

I don't think I...

Yes, you can!

Andre and I, we're going to watch,

make sure you do it right!

Aren't we, Andre?

Come on.

ANDRE CRIES

I know. I know, I know!

Well, that looks like a healthy appetite to me!

Yeah.

I'd like you to take him to see Doctor Cassidy this afternoon.

She's at the Campus. Get there

before 3.30 cos she's going out. Will you do that for me?

You have to show

you're taking responsibility for Andre.

Are you calling the kiddie-snatchers?

No.

But you need support.

I've also referred you to the Sure Start Children's Centre.

And it's for Andre, yeah?

And for you.

You'll meet other mums.

You're going to go to the doctors, yeah?

OK.

Thanks, Marina.

You won't forget, will you?

What are you like?

I'll be there!

There he is again.

Hey, listen. Why don't you go inside, eh?

It's a bit nippy out here. See you both next week.

Tom?

Tom, can I have a word, please? I'm...

It's Mr Irving to you.

OK.

Mr Irving, I'm...

A social worker.

I know.

No, actually. I'm Marina Bonnaire. I'm a health visitor.

Same difference.

And if you think you're going to cross that threshold...

I don't have to come in.

We can talk from here if you like.

What about?

Kelly Lowther.

Oh, go and do your snooping somewhere else.

She says you've been looking through her window?

Just being a good neighbour.

Three o'clock in the morning?

I'm old enough to be her granddad.

That wouldn't stop some men.

Well, I'm telling you, no way!

Well, then, why?

That baby crying like its heart would break.

Gets to you.

No amount of booze or pills can block it out.

-What, so you went round to complain?

-I'm looking out for her,

ain't I? She's on her own, that girl.

-And that worries you?

-Yeah.

Especially with you lot sniffing about.

I thought it wouldn't take you long.

-Listen, I'm here to help Kelly.

-Yeah.

I've heard that one before.

Oh!

Who's this?

Carl.

My grandson.

He's a bonny-looking boy.

He'd be 23 now.

Wouldn't know him if I fell over him.

What happened?

Social services took him.

Our Louise wasn't hacking it.

And of course, I was away driving.

I took all the long haul jobs.

Good money.

Open road...

..and no hassle from the family.

Look...

I can't discuss Kelly's case with you.

But I'm sure it's very different

from that of your daughter's.

You've got to stop worrying about her.

I'm doing everything I can to help her.

You don't need to get involved.

In fact, it's probably better if you don't.

Cos I'm a useless old drunk?

No.

Because sometimes good intentions are misinterpreted.

So.

No more visits... nocturnal or otherwise.

OK.

PHONE RINGS

'Hi, it's Patrick speaking...'

It's Mum. I'm trying to get hold of S...

'I'm not actually here, this is a voicemail.'

'Leave your name and number after the tone. I'll get back to you.'

TONE SOUNDS

Patrick, I've been trying to get hold of Sally

and all I'm getting is that the numbers are unobtainable.

Has something happened?

Look, please call me as soon as you get this message, OK?

-So, any worries, give us a call, OK?

-Thanks very much.

PHONE RINGS Oh, no rest for the wicked!

-Take care. Bye.

-Bye now!

Hi, Elaine! How was it with Kelly?

I'm afraid she didn't turn up.

That's why I'm ringing.

-No!

-She might still come.

I'm leaving now, but Daniel's covering the last few hours.

I think I'll follow it up anyway.

Listen, thanks for letting me know.

And good luck with the conference, yeah?

Thanks. Bye.

Bye.

PHONE RINGS

'Hiya, I can't talk now. Leave a message

-'and I'll call you back.'

-TONE SOUNDS

Oh, hi, Kelly, where are you?

Can you give us a call, please?

It's Marina. Bye.

DIAL TONE

JULIA SIGHS

Julia, just to say I'm off...

Oh.

It didn't go well with Sally?

I can't get through to her. Both lines are dead.

-Dead?

-Yes, dead.

Landline and mobile. I don't know what that means.

Julia, if...

if it were serious, Patrick would have let you know.

All I can get from him is some stupid voicemail!

Oh, I'm sorry, Elaine, I really am.

It's just, my imagination is running riot with me at the moment.

When he gets your message, he'll ring you.

-It's bound to be something simple.

-I'm sure you're right.

You'd better get to the conference.

See you tomorrow... and stop worrying!

I'll try.

Kelly?

Kelly, are you there?

Kelly, are you...

DIALS PHONE NUMBER

Yes, erm, hello, it's Marina Bonnaire, health visitor.

I'm at the home of Kelly Lowther.

Yes, 130 Churchill Court...

Tom? >

What have you done, Tom?

(SLURS) What I should've done years ago.

Why don't you just hand the baby

over to me, yeah?

I'm his grandad.

I've got rights.

No, this isn't Carl! It's Andre.

It's Kelly's baby.

Remember?

I'm not senile!

BABY CRIES

Shush, shush, shush, shush...

I think he needs his mum, yeah?

Hush, hush, hush.

Where is she?

Stupid cow.

I tried to warn her, but she wouldn't listen.

Look...

you know, whatever's happened, I know you care about the baby.

But...

I think he's scared.

Not of me.

Why don't you just...

..let me take the baby

and then I can see if he's all right?

Please.

Go to sleep...

Tom, just...

..little baby, close your pretty...

Tom!

Oh.

Lady says I've got to give you back.

POLICE SIREN

Got no choice.

But it isn't because I don't love you...

HE LAUGHS

MARINA SCREAMS

BABY CRIES

-What's happened?

-Help me...

He's fallen on the baby!

7244 to control,

I need an ambulance...

I haven't hurt him, have I?

Do yourself a favour and tell me where she is.

Is Carl all right?

Who, who's Carl?

He means Andre.

Listen, is Kelly hurt or injured?

It was an accident.

Mate, listen to me.

Does the baby's mum need medical attention?

She swore at me. She wouldn't listen...

I'm going to ask you one more time. Where is she?

-Please, Tom!

-All right then, we'll do this down the station.

-I've got to see Carl.

-Andre!

-No chance. Get in.

Is Andre in there?

-Andre!

-No, no, there's been an accident.

Are you Kelly Lowther?

-Look, I'm sorry...

-I knew it'd be you!

-Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

-Kelly, no! Where have you been, anyway?

Yeah, I want to know that as well.

Back off, you, I'm not a criminal.

One of the barmaids was sick. I had to do her shift.

You went to work?

Don't look at me like that!

I want to see my baby! Somebody help me!

Hey Kelly, Kelly...listen.

I'll take you to the hospital, OK? I'll see you later.

What was I supposed to do? I needed the money!

Get in the car, Kelly.

I don't understand.

Is he going to be OK or not?

They're saying the next 24 hours are going to be crucial.

-So he could improve...

-Or get worse?

He's got a fighting chance.

He's in good hands, remember.

If that alkie doesn't go down for this, I'll kill him.

Kelly, you do understand that the police

will want to interview you?

Well, why?

Some old perv breaks into my flat.

How is that my fault?

You shouldn't have left him on his own!

He's a baby, yeah?

It's not as if he's running round or nothing.

I'm not clubbing it, y'know.

I work hard.

Everything I do is for Andre.

If you'd been there, this wouldn't have happened!

-Hi, Rob.

-Hi.

Why are the kiddie-snatchers here?

I can bath him and feed him, you know.

Just ask her!

All that'll go in the report.

Oh, report now, is it?

And there was me thinking you were bothered!

Come on, keep it down. This is a hospital.

Come on, Kelly. Come on.

You're a two-faced cow!

MUSIC: "When I Was A Lad I Served A Term" by Gilbert and Sullivan

# He polished up the handle of the big front door...

# That I am the Ruler of the Queen's Navee... #

Is that you, Marina?

No!

MUSIC SWITCHED OFF

I was trying to recapture

the spirit of yesterday evening.

Look, I just need some peace and quiet.

You look exhausted.

Here, let me. You're not getting enough sleep, you know that?

-Yeah, and whose fault's that, then?

-Sorry.

-Heston,

this is nothing to do with lack of sleep.

I've had the most terrible day.

-What happened?

-I just can't discuss it yet, OK?

Come on, a problem shared...

Look, I need some space, OK?

Chee Chee, you need to put your feet up. Come on.

Oh, you're probably right.

I do need to get my head down for a bit. Thanks.

Could you get rid of the cheese? Stinks to high heaven.

Yeah, of course.

No, just the cheese.

-Would madam like a drink?

-No!

Thank you.

Oh, Mrs Tembe, it's all right. You go home.

-I'll lock up.

-Oh, thank you, Mrs Parsons.

Well, you have a pleasant evening.

You too.

LOUD MUSIC PLAYS

MOBILE RINGS

Hello?

Patrick, it's Mum. Didn't you get my messages?

What have I done now?

Turn that music down!

Oh, I can't, I'm in the pub.

You're drunk.

Here we go again.

I can't get through to Sally.

Join the club.

Why, what's happened?

Don't you remember?

She's taken my little girl from me?

Oh, for heaven's sake, Patrick!

She's moved.

She's moved. Where?

'Got a job in Cheshire.'

Oh. Well, well, give me the address and phone number.

I can't.

I am entitled to know, Patrick!

You're entitled? What about me?

Hang on, are you telling me you don't know

where your wife and child are?

She said she'd ring.

'Terrible, isn't it?'

Mums seem to hold all the cards.

Seems us dads are only good for breeding...

Why aren't you out there looking for them, Patrick,

instead of sitting in some pub somewhere?

Well, I knew I wouldn't be able to count on your support.

Oh, grow up. You've always had my support.

'Really? Is that why you kicked me out over Christmas,'

Mummy dearest?

Patrick?

Patrick!

SHE SIGHS

< Dinner's served!

Marina!

BABY'S CRYING ECHOES

Marina?

Where's the baby?

It's just a dream.

If only.

Dinner's getting cold.

I'm really sorry, Heston. I don't think I can eat anything tonight.

Don't be silly.

You need your protein.

Come along.

I'm sure you can manage some Scottish salmon.

I'll try.

Oh, hang on. Hang on a minute.

The piece de resistance...

-champagne sauce...

-No, thanks.

-with French gray shallots.

-I said no.

-Just a...

-No!

Would you say that was

an amber situation?

I can't do therapy tonight.

We don't say "can't".

You're not listening to me, Heston.

I told you, I need space.

Caution...

slow down.

-Take a deep breath.

-Oh, shut up!

Oh!

MARINA SOBS

We were just saying. We're really pleased with everything.

-Thank you.

-You're more than welcome.

You've been such a great help.

It's just that you knock everything I say.

OK. I'll keep quiet.

Elaine, I just need some support here.

No, you're right. I'll shut up.

I just want to explain.

And I don't have my suit of armour.

Sarcasm won't get us anywhere.

Well, what is, Marina?

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