The Next Level Doctors

ALARM CLOCK BUZZES

Morning! Are you hungry?

Ravenous.

Don't I just know it?

It was great, bumping into you last night.

Well, you've not changed a bit. Still a big kid.

Though there is something different about you.

Is it my hair?

No.

Is it my face?

No, it's not that.

Is it the fact that I've been dead for eight months?

ALARM CLOCK BUZZES

-There you go, love.

-Thank you.

Elbows!

-Morning?

-Morning, love!

Now, forgive the invasion,

I was in the area and thought I'd make myself useful?

-That's OK.

-Fluffy omelette?

-I'm sorry, what?

Would you like a fluffy omelette?

Sounds good, can I help?

No. You can sit down.

It's best that you do as she says.

Morning, Jimmi.

Morning.

When she was little, Cherry used to love my fluffy omelettes.

Whenever she was upset or heartbroken.

Still, she doesn't need fluffy omelettes now. She's got you.

Mum, could you be a little less embarrassing?

So what are you going to do today?

We're looking at florists in Letherbridge.

We've got to think about the best man's buttonhole.

I doubt you boys would be interested.

What an astonishing insight into the male psyche.

We'll be unpacking some of those boxes.

Sounds like a plan.

And then maybe grab some lunch. Be good to catch up.

Right, yeah.

Please take a seat, Mrs Raven.

Mrs Tembe, can I get my patient notes?

Can I get my patient notes...what?

Can I get my patient notes...now?!

Kevin!

Do you know what time it is?

Sorry I'm late, I was, er...

One of my neighbours has got Alzheimer's and she was

in the garden confused and I had to get her back to her husband.

I'm sorry to drag you away but you have a patient waiting.

-What?

-Mrs Finnamore.

Good morning.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

So, you're new to the area?

Yes, I'm here on business.

-Your blood pressure is a bit high.

-Oh, dear.

-160 over 90.

-Right.

It's nothing to worry about but you need to keep an eye on it.

There must be something you can give me.

Well, I need to run a few more tests before I can prescribe anything.

Come back next week and I'll also test you for cholesterol,

diabetes and renal function.

I just want a pill. To make everything better.

Like it was when my Evangeline was alive.

I'm her mother.

Mrs Finnamore? Evangeline, I was thinking about her last night.

I found her journal this morning.

"Today is our anniversary. The 2nd of the 2nd.

"Even Kevin should be able to remember that."

But you don't remember, do you?

You didn't even come to the funeral.

I'm so sorry, but at the time I didn't know she'd passed away.

No! Because you dumped her!

I tried to call you, but you'd put a block on all her calls.

That's what you do when you're finished with someone.

You block them.

You wipe them out.

You are despicable.

-A whole house!

-Yeah!

-With no mortgage to pay?

-That's right.

How can he say no to that?

Cos he's Rob. Cos he grew up in a two-up, two-down,

he's determined we all have to suffer.

I know it's important to stay grounded, but...

would he say no to a Lottery win?

I think he probably would.

What are you going to do?

What I always do, give up on my dream.

I wanted to be in Pan's People once, that never happened.

But I did still think I'd get a conservatory.

-What's the garden like?

-Oh, it's lovely,

loads of fruit trees...

We're going to go and visit.

-Lunchtime!

-VOICE OUTSIDE: You are a disgrace.

-What's that?

-Don't know, but somebody's not happy.

-I want you to apologise.

-But it's not my fault that she died.

It was a drink driver.

But it's your fault she died miserable.

Because she'd been dumped by an arrogant, ignorant,

two-faced creep who has the nerve to call himself a doctor!

Excuse me. Is everything OK in here?

Oh, yes, I was just telling your colleague about an awful

doctor I used to know in Godalming.

I'm sorry, was I being too loud?

Just a bit.

Oh, sorry, I'll keep it down.

Thank you.

The game isn't over yet.

Left a bit, right a bit.

Sorry, I'm just a bit of a perfectionist.

If I can drag you away for a few minutes, I thought we might have a beer.

-Cheers.

-While the cat's away.

We've done really well.

Mind you, with Cherry and Paula out shopping,

-we knew we'd have the whole day.

-Yeah, they do love to shop.

Mmm. That's why I know you're a bit special.

Why's that?

When Cherry's after something, she can be out all day agonising,

and still come home empty-handed.

But she chose you, which makes you quite a catch.

Well, I feel the same about her.

It's gonna be hard for me to let go of my little princess.

But we're really looking forward to the wedding.

It's just a shame your mum's not around

and you're not on speaking terms with your dad.

Oh, trust me, it's better that way.

You and Cherry are really great together.

-Just promise me one thing.

-What's that?

Don't let her turn into her mother.

KNOCK AT DOOR Come in.

Sorry, can I hide in here for a few minutes?

What's going on?

It's about this girl I was seeing. Only she died.

-Lauren?

-No. Another one.

Do you think I'm jinxed?

Only, her mum came to see me this morning, shouting the place down.

Said I'd ruined her life. It was a nightmare.

I've got to, erm...

Evangeline.

She was really...

She was fit, you know, she was sound.

A bit arty-farty, but you could talk to her.

Uh...

She was working on a computer game.

Really impressive so I tried to encourage her.

I don't get it.

What do you mean?

Well, I've got food, three houses, six bags of gold, four cars

and a block of flats and I'm not getting anywhere.

You've got the hunter-gatherer bit, there's just a bit more.

Is this some kind of girly thing?

Am I suppose to eat chocolate or buy shoes or smell flowers or something?

Fine. I'll take it away and work on it some more.

So, when you say you encouraged her?

Constructive criticism.

Only I was juggling a few women at the time.

Yeah, been there.

Yeah, but it meant that I was always looking for new places to go,

so they wouldn't bump into each other.

'So this is where you work?'

Yeah, I started a couple of weeks ago.

And we've got the whole place to ourselves.

Let's play a game?

No more games.

No, you'll like this one. Hide and seek. But the rule is,

when you find me, you get to remove an item of clothing.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven...

..97, 98, 99, 100!

Ready or not, here I come.

Well, that was a bit easy!

Well, hang on a minute, you've done all the work.

Well, I know how you love to cut to the chase.

On Julia's chair?!

-And on her desk.

-Oh.

And later, the stationery cupboard.

Nice.

-Those Post-its get everywhere.

-Yeah, all right. Enough!

It's weird, because all this happened a year ago,

and then I dream about her this morning, and then her mum turns up.

Yeah, that is weird. Why did you dump her?

She was just a bit...clingy.

You know, we had fun, but...

been there, done that, why hang around?

Right.

Thanks.

Do you fancy some lunch?

It's not worth it.

The thing is, it's all my fault.

I should have put my foot down from the start.

I used to be in this band, you know?

Yeah, Cherry said.

The Screaming Hawks.

We were part of the punk scene, back in the day.

It's hard to imagine you with a safety pin through your nose.

That's what Paula said - "It doesn't suit you."

But we were really going places.

We'd been offered this gig in London, supporting Bazooka Joe.

Only, Paula had plans.

Right, I see.

Do you know who got the gig in the end?

An up-and-coming band called The Sex Pistols.

The rest is history.

-You could have been Johnny Rotten.

-Who knows?

Thing is, I should have had the courage to go for it.

And you need to stand up for yourself. Cherry can be quite bossy.

I can stand up for myself.

Right, do you fancy a coffee?

We are closed!

I am sorry, but evening surgery is not until 4pm.

I don't want to see anybody. I've got this for Doctor Tyler.

Well, I can pass it on to him.

Oh, I had hoped to give it to him in person.

Ah, Doctor Tyler!

Since I have finally decided to sell my daughter's flat,

I've been going through her things.

I believe these are yours.

I'm so sorry to mess up your nice clean floor,

but this man has treated my daughter like dirt.

No, not at all. I do not want to interfere.

-Mrs Tembe...

-This is none of my business.

-Why are you doing this?

-Like I said, I've been going through her things.

Can we go somewhere quiet?

I'd prefer to do it here, where I have witnesses.

You look like you've lost some weight since last summer,

so these might need some adjustments.

Excuse me!

This one is a little sharper.

I said I was sorry!

You've said it.

Now try meaning it.

Er, what's going on?

Don't worry, I'm going.

My work here is done.

It's just a little misunderstanding. I'll clean it all up.

Yeah, you will,

and then you'll come to my office.

She's upset with me because I broke up with her daughter.

But it's got nothing to do with my work here.

Except that it has,

because if you mess people around, they'll come after you,

and then I've got World War Three in my reception!

Medicine is supposed to be a caring profession.

I think sometimes you probably would have been better off

as an estate agent!

'It's all about how you treat people, Kevin, especially women.

'Kevin?'

Kevin!

Sorry, miles away.

If only.

Look, I know you've had a bad time.

I know Lauren was not your fault, and Harrison wasn't your fault,

but seriously, Kevin, you do need to think about your attitude.

I will, I promise. I'll knuckle down, I'll give 110%.

Just think, don't audition for The Apprentice!

Now, as it happens, you're in luck

because I've got better things to do. But if this happens again,

you will no longer be my problem, do you understand?

And then what did he say?

Just gave me that puppy dog look and then drove off in his car.

I don't know how he does it!

What, drive a car?

No! Have so many women on the go.

The Letherbridge Lothario.

And now he's after Freya, isn't he?

And that's a weird combination.

Yeah, cos she has got the hots for Cherry!

Honestly, those two!

What with them, and Cherry and Jimmi,

and Daniel and Zara,

and Heston and Marina.

Is there something in the water in that staffroom?

Wow, you could really have fun in this garden.

Mm, I would, if I was allowed to keep it.

But if Rob's going to be miserable, we're going to have to get rid of it.

At least I get to keep the money.

Well, the market's not good at the moment, is it?

Maybe you could rent it for a few years and then retire here?

You could always turn it into a boutique hotel.

Ah, that might work. I could be Sybil, Rob can be Basil.

Immie could be Polly.

Jack could be Manuel.

Do you think we're the only people in Letherbridge left still single?

Oh, is that an offer?

-Are you all right, Karen?

-Yeah.

One more strawberry?

Don't mind if I do.

I wonder how many people just come up here like us.

467. I've counted.

You're ridiculous.

So, what now?

Can't we just stay here and watch the rain?

What do I look like, Michael Fish?

Why don't we go back to yours for some afters?

I've got something I want to give you.

It'll take us to the next level.

Haven't we done every level?

I'm being serious.

What's this?

You'll find out when you open it.

Please.

I'm not sure if I'm ready.

Fine.

We'll stay as we are then.

Malcolm! I thought you could do with a...

Right.

Hello?

Hi.

How the hell did you get in here?

You mean, she actually gave you a key?

I've only just found it.

Well, she always did have a very forgiving nature.

And she had an awful lot to forgive.

I never meant to hurt her. The timing wasn't right.

Oh, poor you(!)

Look, I know you hate me.

I don't blame you, but this isn't what Evangeline would have wanted.

Sit down.

It's taken all these months to feel ready to go through her things.

But...

But how do you know which ones to keep?

I keep picking things up and...holding them.

I don't want to throw anything away because...

I still don't believe that she's dead.

When I heard that key in the lock...

..I was all ready to take her in my arms, hold her close...

..and tell her I'd never let her go again.

And then...

..it was just you.

Oh, sorry about that. Not used to liquid lunches.

Paula's usually there to put a stop to 'em.

Are things really that bad?

Oh, I mustn't grumble.

I suppose she was put on this Earth to stop me making a fool of myself.

And the punk dream...

Well, it's probably just as well she snapped me out of it.

Cherry's talked me out of a few things. She's usually right.

Aye, so what sort of music do you like?

You look like a Billy Idol man to me.

Er...I like all sorts, really. R&B. Swing...

I've got some punk somewhere.

Mmm?

You know, Evangeline deserved a lot better than me.

Yes, she did.

I'm sorry if...

That I hurt her.

And I'm sorry that I didn't handle things better.

I wish I could say sorry to her...

..but you just don't know how things are going to end.

Thank you.

I think there's something here that belongs to you.

Honestly!

Can it really be that hard to find forget-me-nots in February?

Oh, no, it's your father's awful music.

Oh, make it stop!

LOUD PUNK MUSIC

-Dad!

-Hello, love!

SHE TURNS OFF THE MUSIC

Have you been drinking?

No.

Well, we had a few. We ran out of teabags.

Your dad was feeling nostalgic.

You do realise that Mum hates that music?

Then again, I have had to put up with her all day...

LOUD PUNK MUSIC

How are you getting on?

I don't get it.

I've done everything I can, collected everything I can, but nothing.

I don't know what's different.

Do you think she finished it?

It had your name on it. What did she say to you before?

I don't know, the usual stuff.

Slow down, take your time,

smell the flowers.

What if I sell it all?

I've got cars, gold, flats - I'll be minted.

What if I give it all away?

She designed a game where you give everything away.

Are you surprised?

Not at all.

She still cared for you, you know.

Night, Karen!

Night!

Oh, Karen, not more blooming conservatories!

Well, if we can't move into a house that's got one...

-Who says we can't?

-You did.

-Did I?

Well, I've been thinking.

Maybe it's not such a bad idea after all.

What?

It's a nice house.

It really is. I've looked at the paperwork, and it's all in order.

I think you're right, that it won't change us if we don't let it.

Are you serious?!

Yeah, I'm serious.

I mean, the only problem is

that I went back down there today to have a look around,

and there were three drunken women, so we'll have to get rid of them.

We weren't drunk! We were just having a good time.

What do you say?

SHE SCREAMS WITH EXCITEMENT

Karen?

Yeah, all right!

All right, calm down!

Whoa! Hey! Whoa!

# Some sweet talking girl

# Comes along, singing her song

# Don't mess around

# You just gotta be strong

# Just stop

# Cos I really love you

# Stop

# I've been thinking of you

# Look in my heart and let love keep us together

# You, you

# You belong to me now

# Ain't gonna set you free now

# When those girls start hanging around

# Talking me down

# Here in your heart you won't hear a sound

-# Just stop

-Stop

# Cos I really love you

# Stop

# I've been thinking of you

# Look in my heart

# And let love keep us together... #

THEY LAUGH HYSTERICALLY

It's only a house!

Let's get on with it so I can have my ovaries cut out.

She can't be more than 30.

She's 25.

Do you know, I've got that many appointments and home visits to do,

all without a kiss goodbye from my love.

You need to get some time alone with her. Lots of time.

Not jump on her, just get to know each other.

Why are you here?

I'm talking to my patient.

MY patient.

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