At Sea Doctors

So, how's college?

Fine.

Last time I was back, you were still working on the illustrations for your project.

I handed that in weeks ago.

Oh, OK. Did Dad manage to help?

No. He was too sick.

Did you decide to go for your next Karate belt?

No, I'm too tired to go in the evenings.

Anyway, I can't always leave Dad.

Right. Of course.

He's been getting a lot worse this month.

He's using the oxygen a lot.

Yeah. Tank's low.

I'll arrange another delivery.

Oh! What have you two been eating?

I go to the supermarket on Saturdays.

I'll put in an online order.

What time's your first class?

Kieran?

I'm just going up to see Dad.

Oh.

Marina, darling.

Here's your coffee.

-What time is it?

-Just after eight.

It's too early. We've still got loads of time.

We'll have to leave in about 40 minutes. Don't want to be late.

Yeah, all right, all right.

Did you sleep any better?

I can still hear you,

-even through the wall.

-I'm sorry. I'll try the nasal strips next.

We'll find something that works. I'll leave you to get dressed.

I understand the hospital's position, yes,

but I don't necessarily agree.

But what if I don't think my husband is receiving the best course of treatment?

No, no. This is getting us nowhere.

I think I'm going to ring Doctor Carter myself. Yes. Bye.

You off?

If you can manage?

Of course I can.

He's asking for you.

-He doesn't seem too good this morning.

-OK, I'll go up in a minute.

Do you need any money for lunch?

DOOR CLOSES

We haven't dropped a point this season.

Today, the sports centre, tomorrow, the Champions League.

Yes, it's nice, you know? Tight little team.

Aw, Freya's dream team.

Do you want to shut up now?

Sounds like you and Mandy are really clicking.

Yeah. It's nice.

It's lovely that early stage thing, isn't it?

-When you just can't get enough of each other?

-Yeah.

Are you going to ask her to come watch you play?

Didn't really think it'd be her thing.

She might love it, watching you kicking, shooting, dribbling.

I was just a bit worried, you know, she wouldn't know anyone.

Mandy gets on with everyone.

-Oh, hi Heston.

-I'm going to come along and really embarrass you.

Give us an F. Give us an R.

Right...

Not only have you got the wrong shaped ball,

you've also got the wrong country.

Oh, yeah. See you later.

See you, love.

Hey! Steady on!

Sorry, bit preoccupied.

Right, must be bad if you're on coffee.

It's not normally your thing.

I just needed a bit of a pick me up.

Right, well, no matter much you need your shot of Colombian caffeine...

not really worth third degree burns, is it?

Andrea, hi! I didn't know you were back.

Compassionate leave.

Ah. Well, Heston's been keeping me up to date. So how are you?

Well, you know.

Have you come in about Tom?

Yeah.

I know there's probably not much else they can do now,

but I just wanted to talk over the treatment plan with Heston.

I didn't feel like I was getting anywhere with the hospital.

Oh, right. How long is your leave for?

It depends.

Right. Right. I guess Kieran will be glad you're back.

Jury's out on that one.

I just meant it'll probably help to lighten his load a little.

That was the plan.

He came in with Tom last week, actually. Seemed to be coping well.

You must be very proud of him.

I was just going to get myself a sneaky cup of coffee,

-would you like one?

-Are you sure? You must be very busy.

No, it's fine, come on through to my office.

I know where the biscuits are hidden.

I just wanted a quick chat.

-Quick chat?

-Yes. I kind of feel like...

And I kind of feel I don't want to hear it. I think Julia explained the situation perfectly to you.

It's just I thought I should...

-I'm not interested in your thoughts. You screwed up.

-But that's not...

-Don't try to weasel out, be man enough to admit it.

-I am.

Good.

From employment to family life and back's never been easy.

You've made it work for you. Career-wise, I mean.

It's caused problems.

For all of us. Kieran included.

Well, you can't be in two places at once can you?

You've got to choose.

Exactly. Someone has to pay the bills.

I love Tom.

The art has always been so important to him.

I never expected he'd make money out of it.

I never expected to be away so long either, to miss so much.

Well, I...

..I guess it must be very hard for you

coming back each time and seeing Tom getting worse.

It's not that...

I've known about her for a couple of years,

-I don't know why it's getting to me now.

-About who?

Tom's been seeing someone else.

Oh...

I don't think he ever saw her while I was home.

We just lived separate lives.

I see. Does Kieran know?

No, I don't think so.

I blame myself, I suppose. I...I let it happen.

I put my career first. Left my son to cope alone.

I'm sorry.

-I didn't mean to unload all this on you.

-That's OK.

No, it's not OK. You're at work and...

The thing is, I don't know what to do.

What do you want to do?

Talk to Tom.

Before it's too late.

Don't you think I should?

-You don't think it's important to...?

-Andrea.

I think what's important right now

is that you make the most of the time Tom has left.

I think you should focus on that.

-I'd better go. I'm going to miss my appointment.

-Yeah, OK. Look...

if there's anything I can do to help...

'Don't worry about it.'

I'm sorry, I genuinely forgot we'd arranged it for this afternoon.

'It's fine. I used to play a bit myself, remember?'

'Footy comes first.'

-Are you sure you don't mind?

-'No! I'll come along and watch.'

Mand, you will be bored out of your mind.

'No, I won't!'

Why don't we just rearrange...?

'Freya, I want to come. OK?'

'Pick me up on the way. I've got to go.'

-Wait, are we...

-'See you later, bye!'

KNOCK ON DOOR

-ANNOYED TONE:

-Yes?

-Marina.

-For you.

-How thoughtful.

I came in to say I'm sorry I was so snappy with you this morning.

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

Because I'd be miserable without you.

I promise we'll find the right strategy for us.

It's just a question of patience and perseverance.

-Both of which I have in abundance.

-You do indeed.

I won't give up.

Oh...

You really are the most remarkable man I've ever met.

I prescribe you leave work early,

go home to a quiet, undisturbed house, for a long, peaceful sleep.

And later, I will cook. Doctor's orders.

All I'm saying is you're going to be bored silly, watching.

-It'll be fun!

-No, playing is fun!

True, but I'll get to see your silky skills and maybe pick up a few tips!

I may have exaggerated about those. Blink and you'll miss them!

No, don't try and double-bluff me!

-Just saying, if it's not your thing, you don't have to stay around.

-Fine!

But I'm going to enjoy myself, whatever. OK?

DOORBELL

I'm Tom's wife.

Hey! Look at you!

-I thought you were joking!

-Oh, no. Got my pom-poms in my bag and everything!

Steady on!

Hi, Cherry!

Are you going to be a cheerleader with me?

I've had a better offer, actually.

The girls were just saying that you're one short.

Yeah...

I'll probably be hopeless but...I don't mind stepping in.

You haven't got any kit, have you?

Well, between everyone, I can borrow what I need.

Look, if you're worried I'm going to show you up, trust me, I won't.

I played a bit at school.

Are you OK with this?

Yeah. Course I am.

-But you need to go and get changed now.

-Go for it!

Er, help yourself.

I saw you in the supermarket once.

-I don't remember.

-I followed you.

Then I started crying, so I left.

I'm sorry.

I never expected to meet you, face to face.

I've never wanted to meet you.

I don't really know why I'm here.

How long have you known?

Tom always had this joke about the sea being my other man.

So...um, are there things you wanted to ask me?

Did Tom talk about me?

I've never minded, though. I've always known where I stood.

I know he's really fond of me, but he loves you.

You've always come first. His family.

He's very proud of you and your career in the Navy.

I've never been a replacement for you.

I lost my husband to cancer four years ago.

I met Tom in hospital.

Our paths just crossed so many times while he was in for chemo.

Then we met for a coffee. Discovered we had a mutual interest in art.

Over time we became more like friends, really. Company.

And then he needed someone to...to help.

You know?

-May I use your bathroom?

-It's just off the hallway.

Oh, hiya! Didn't know you were a football fan.

-If I was I wouldn't be here, would I?

-So why ARE you here, then?

Comedy value. It's got to be funny, watching girls trying to play football.

-So you've just come here for a laugh?

-Why not? It's free.

So why are YOU here?

Cos I've come to watch my friends.

Oh, right. Little Miss Matchmaker.

-All right, let's do this!

-Yay! Woohoo! Come on, Freya!

Woohoo!

Woohoo! Well done!

PHONE BEEPS

FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

-If anything I've said has upset you, I'm sorry.

-Don't be. It's not you.

I thought if I met you it would help me. Somehow.

-And has it?

-I felt frightened of you before.

But now I'm glad Tom had you there.

Glad he wasn't alone.

Do you mind if I ask, I haven't seen Tom for a few days. How is he?

Sorry. It's OK. You don't have to answer. I just wondered.

Tom's dead.

Go on, Freya. Go on!

WHISTLE BLOWS

Mands, I'm free! Mands!

Cross! Mandy!

Cross!

-CHEERING

-Yeah!

We'd talked a little earlier. Mostly about Kieran.

Tom had wanted me to wrap a present for him.

It was as if he knew, somehow.

A little later I went up to get his lunch tray.

He was so still, barely breathing.

But when I held his hand, he squeezed back, just gently.

It was like that for a few minutes and then...

It's OK.

He just slipped away.

So quietly.

Afterwards, I should have rung a doctor or something.

You must think I'm mad.

No.

But I couldn't bring myself to say the words to anyone. You know?

Just to say the words, "He's gone."

You were with him, Andrea, and he knew it.

That's what matters.

I loved him.

So much.

I know. He loved you too.

-Mands! You're a natural!

-Natural disaster.

Ta! But I'm really enjoying it.

-They're walking all over you.

-Yeah, like you could do any better.

You OK?

Yeah, fine. I just wanted a word with Freya, but she's too busy being a bad loser.

-Ah, so THAT'S why you're here?

-Yeah, it's just work stuff.

If you're still fretting about what Heston and Julia think about you, you're wasting your time.

-They think I'm a liability.

-Then prove to them you're not.

Take on something extra. I don't know, anything,

as long as you impress ONE of the partners.

Prove to them that you're willing to go the extra mile.

-Kevin?

-Yeah, you're probably right.

You know what I think? I think you still like her.

-Who?

-You know what I'm talking about.

PHONE BEEPS

Duty calls. I'll catch you later.

Kieran, please open the door.

KNOCKING

Kieran, I'm sorry.

I know you tried to call me.

Please open the door. You can't stay in there.

-Ooooh!

-Don't worry, get it back up.

-Mandy!

-Come on, Freya, come on!

YES!

One more! We can do this! Come on, come on!

I'm afraid Dr Carter was unavailable, sorry.

My son has locked himself in with Tom.

He won't come out.

-OK. What's your son's name?

-Kieran. He's 17.

-He doesn't normally come home for lunch.

-Right.

-I mean...it's my fault.

-It's not your fault, Mrs Gladwell.

-It is. I should have been here.

-It's OK.

-No, it isn't. I wasn't here.

Kieran came home and found Tom.

-I'm really sorry, but I need to get in to that bedroom.

-I know.

Is there any way of getting him to open the door?

I've tried but he won't listen to me.

-Does he have any brothers or sisters?

-No close family. Not near.

What about friends?

-I don't know.

-Girlfriend?

OK.

Mands! Pass it!

Come on, Freya!

Yeah!

Yes!

FINAL-WHISTLE BLOWS

FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

He's OK. Once I explained to him what has to happen next...

-Thank you.

-I need to make some more phone calls, but Kieran could do with someone sitting by him.

-Oh. I don't know what to say to him.

-You don't need to say anything.

You're his mum. He just needs to know that he's not on his own.

This is Captain Gladwell. Can I speak to Personnel?

Commanding Officer Johnson, please.

Hi.

Dad wanted you to have this.

(It's OK.)

What a comeback!

That last goal was amazing!

I know it was. But the pass wasn't bad either...

Thank you. I haven't lost it.

I didn't realise how competitive you were, though!

What a buzz! We should go out and celebrate our teamwork.

What do you reckon? A few of them are talking about going to the pub.

-Oh, right.

-If you don't fancy that we could always go somewhere else.

Are you hungry? I know this fantastic Thai place.

Or a takeaway? We could stop off and get a bottle of wine.

Why don't we do that, then? Head back to yours,

have our own exclusive party for two?

-No.

-What's the matter?

You're not a serial killer, are you? Bodies under the bed?

No. My place - bad idea - a bit studenty, you know?

So?

OK. Um, bit of a mess. Bit like me.

What does that mean?

OK... Look, I'm just a bit knackered,

you know, after today, and I was just banking on a quiet night in.

But don't take that the wrong way,

I just think we really need to pace ourselves, yeah?

I'll see you soon.

OK?

CLATTER

DOOR SLAMS

-I'm sorry. I was...

-What are you trying to do - torture me?!

Wait till I'm asleep and then come crashing around! Five minutes' sleep, that's all I'm asking for.

That's all I've asked you to do, is let me sleep!

Calm down...

-Stop, stop!

-Just leave me alone!

Marina, stop! Stop!

You don't have to do this.

(What am I doing to you?)

It's all right.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

-It's OK.

-SHE SOBS

We'll sort it out.

Confess your transgressions and seek forgiveness!

The streets of shame will be cleansed by the tears of the very sinners

that walk them.

-It might need stitches.

-It doesn't.

-Banged it on the cupboard door.

-Car boot.

-Sometimes he can be so clumsy.

Red satin knickers.

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