Paradise Lost Doctors

"Dearest Seretse.

"I am writing to tell you all my news.

"Another week begins,

"and the surgery has been...

"eventful."

Choose and book fiasco. Referrals pending.

I thought Kevin was making amends?

So did I. He was supposed to sort this last week.

I've been through all the paperwork - he hasn't even started.

Clearly he's avoiding me and, quite frankly, I'm fed up of chasing him.

It's hardly my fault if the boy's incompetent.

I haven't got the time - you'll have to sort it.

Every referral needs to be double-checked.

We can reassure patients with a courtesy follow-up call.

That'll take all day!

Better get on with it, then!

-Why me?

-Because you were meant to teach him in the first place!

Fine. Leave it with me.

"Well, maybe that is wishful thinking.

"Just when I think England has ceased to surprise me,

"I am thrown into a very unsettling state of affairs.

"Today, Sereste, a friend of mine was arrested."

Hello. I'm Hosanna.

I'm Minister of the Church.

# .. and everywhere

# Go tell it on the mountain

# That Jesus Christ is born

# Go tell it on the mountain

# Over the hills and everywhere

# Go tell it on the mountain

# That Jesus Christ is born

# Go tell it on the mountain

# Over the hills and everywhere

# Go tell it on the mountain

# That Jesus Christ is born

# Go tell it on the mountain

# Over the hills and everywhere... #

If we look for salvation, the scriptures will guide us.

# ..that Jesus Christ is born

# Go tell it on the mountain

# Over the hills and everywhere

# Go tell it on the mountain

# That Jesus Christ is born... #

Excuse me, have you read the leaflet about the...

Madam, have you thought about giving yourself to Jesus?

# Go tell it on the mountain

# That Jesus Christ is born

# Go tell it on the mountain

# Over the hills and everywhere

# Go tell it on the mountain

# That Jesus Christ is born

# Go tell it on the mountain

# Over the hills and everywhere

# Go tell it on the mountain

# That Jesus Christ is born

# Go... #

MUSIC STOPS

Mrs Tembe, you are late.

I have been knocking for five minutes.

I was enjoying the music of the Lord.

I heard. It would have been easier to meet at the shopping centre.

And how would I carry all this?

I thought we were going to sing a few hymns?

Singing hymns. And saving sinners.

Even the ones who do not want to be saved?

It is your Christian duty, Mrs Tembe!

Besides, you are the only person who can sing in key.

I need your advice.

In your capacity as GP receptionist.

A delicate matter.

Oh!

Are you ill? You do look a little drawn.

It's my Hosanna.

How is she? Oh, she is such a good girl.

Mrs Ndebele!

The change in her.

Mood swings, answering back...

You wouldn't understand, Mrs Tembe.

A mother notices these things.

She is at a difficult age.

Hormones.

Hosanna has let the Devil in!

I was in her room...

And did you find him?

I found these.

And this!

WHISPERING: All right?

Tracey?

Less shirk, more work, please. Thank you!

She's a beggar to blow up, that one.

It does come with a foot pump, though.

I am glad I can count on your support.

I am only here to keep the peace.

-Perhaps it is not hers.

-I suppose she was keeping it for a friend?

This is hardly the place to confront her!

How were your doorsteps?

As friendly as ever.

Any converts?

Does it look like it?

Well, I hope you did odds and evens.

I really need to get back to college.

College can wait. Salvation cannot.

Good morning, Hosanna. How are you today?

Happy smiles.

Soldiers of Calvary. Let us sing Rock of Ages.

# Rock of ages, cleft for me

# Let me hide myself... #

Imagine how she must be feeling. Confused. Frightened...

Sinners of Letherbridge. Repent while you can.

Confess your transgressions and seek forgiveness.

The streets of shame will be cleansed

by the tears of the very sinners that walk them.

Lest the great city of Babylon will be thrown down and found no more.

I'll give her something to shout about!

Blessed are the pure in heart

for they shall sigh with raptures

when they see the Pearly Gates.

You're making a fool of yourself.

I am saving souls!

People are laughing at you!

The fearful. The unbelieving.

The whoremongers...

Perhaps we should tone it down?

I have been given a calling!

And two police cautions in the last six months.

All liars shall have their part in the lake...

You told me this would be a peaceful protest!

..which shall burn with fire and brimstone.

You're an embarrassment!

I am an embarrassment?!

Mrs Ndebele...

That is rich!

Think where you are!

When you are the one in the family way.

Your dirty secrets.

Pregnant!

You thought you could hide your sin?

Uh-uh. He sees!

Prices fixed on saucy knicks!

Give 'em a show, sweetheart.

Oh, my goodness!

Is she not cold?!

Keep singing. Keep singing!

-You were supposed to start this yesterday.

-I've had patients!

-You were keen to make amends!

-I will crack on with the list.

Do it here so I can keep an eye on you.

You couldn't talk me through it again, could you?

Oh, I have a mountain of paperwork,

a pounding headache...

I can manage, thank you!

You're bleeding.

I was clumsy with the car boot.

Nasty cut.

-Can we concentrate on the matter in hand?

-After I've taken a look at it.

Two-piece combos at half the price!

Well worth a look!

You went through my things?

I found you out.

Arguing in the street will get us nowhere.

Our value panties are for your aunties!

That's it! This time he has gone too far!

Mrs Ndebele...

Not sure I can stretch to your size.

Immoral fornication!

You got me there.

-You and your harlot!

-SIREN

The police are here.

Not a moment too soon.

"Even as Sodom and Gomorrah.

"Giving themselves over to lustful deeds..."

I'm trying to earn a living!

"Going after strange flesh..."

All right. That's enough - I've warned you before!

This man insulted me.

She's killing my trade.

Then find a respectable trade!

Mrs Tembe?

Oh, Sergeant Hollins.

You should know better.

I was only trying to keep the peace.

She re-enacts the fall of Jezebel while I lose valuable business.

Get your model back inside.

You heard him, Trace.

I can see you're cold.

I would like to make a complaint.

I'm the one with a grievance!

Right, that's it! You're under arrest.

-No, no, no! She is sorry.

-Sorry you're my mother.

-Mother?

-Car.

Hosanna!

LAUGHTER

I'm chasing him round the room with my gloves on,

he's on the other side of the bed, and I say, "Look, sweetheart,

"it's nothing I haven't seen before!"

How did he run? Did he have his trousers round his ankles?

I hope this isn't Heston?

No, it's a patient.

Such a cheeky monkey.

-And his stitches?

-I haven't got them out yet!

-He's probably having nightmares.

-I know!

Glad they're receiving our usual standard of care.

That's rich, coming from a doctor that loses his referrals.

I didn't lose my referrals!

I neglected to do them "by the book".

You crossed the line!

Managers orders!

If the people who ran this practice

weren't so enthralled with the PCT...

Oh, hi, Julia!

You're back!

She's gone into town.

You know what your problem is? You hate taking orders from women.

I am a new man.

Oh, yeah. One born every minute.

Best place for them? Under the thumb.

Is the honeymoon over already?

We haven't quite got to the stage where Jimmi's farting in bed.

You know what?

There is a way of keeping them in line, you know.

Such as?

Withdrawing sexual favours.

Too much info!

Oh, look, you're blushing!

-See you later.

-See you.

Her bark's worse than her bite, you know.

Marina?

No, Julia. She's a good practice manager.

And she doesn't bear grudges.

Whatever am I going to say to the Reverend?

Your daughter's pregnant and all you can think about is your reputation?

Maybe she was raped.

Mrs Ndebele!

That is why she did not tell me.

You promised me you would be reasonable.

How can I be reasonable? They have arrested my Hosanna.

Please, do not leave me here on my own.

Everything will be fine.

Just talk to her.

Oh, I am going to talk to her. We have to catch the man who did this.

-It might need stitches.

-It doesn't.

Go and see Cherry, get the wound cleaned up...

We're supposed to be doing these referrals.

-Banged it on the cupboard door.

-Car boot...

Sometimes he can be so clumsy!

Oh, look. Those are the notes that you were looking for.

I'll leave you to it then, yeah?

So, choose and book.

Referrals not made...

-OK, the truth.

-Straightforward once you get the hang of it...

She's covering for you.

Does it really matter how I banged my head?

That inner ear thing. It's come back, hasn't it?

She's free to go.

You're not going to press charges?

Not this time.

Tell me you were molested.

Tell me I am right.

I've heard it all now!

If a man took advantage, God will forgive you.

Can we take this home, please?

That is very good advice.

Who did this to you?

Wouldn't you like to know?

-He is not in Bible class?

-How is this helping Hosanna?

-I know my own daughter!

-I won't ask you again!

You bludgeon her with righteous condemnation!

-How dare you!

-You need to have some tests, to make sure the baby is OK.

I'm going to get rid of it.

Better for everyone.

Oh!

Hosanna!

Pleated baby doll with an open bust. Now, could you see the wife in that?

Hosanna! Do not walk away from me!

You would contemplate a mortal sin?

I'm already damned in your book.

The Bible is your calling - lifeguards for...

I've had enough! I'm not even sure I believe in God.

A termination is a big decision.

-I don't want to talk about it.

-Why don't you give the girl a break?

We do not need advice from you!

-Hang on a minute1

-Please, Vince, just leave it.

-Someone has to tell her

-How do you know his name?

Can we go now?

Knickers...

Red satin knickers.

One of our best sellers.

You! You defiled my daughter?

Actually...

She is only 17!

I knocked on his door.

And he knocked you up?!

You should be ashamed of yourself.

I brought you up to be a good girl.

Are you saying..?

Is she saying..?

She is having your baby.

Oh!

-You sent me there with one of your leaflets.

-To offer salvation!

-To share the good news.

-To show them the light!

This is all your fault.

-Hosanna!

-Let her go.

I felt a little dizzy. I took a tumble.

You must have fallen pretty hard.

Marina was there to help me up.

No sign of any nystagmus.

I've been through all this with Freya.

Maybe she missed something.

-If this was an episode of BPPV...

-We don't know that it was.

You'll need vestibular tests, auditory tests...

-I need you to stop fussing.

-..an ENG.

-Possibly...

..to rule out any lateral canal paralysis.

A consummate clinical assessment.

Any nausea? Vomiting?

No, only the motion sickness.

You know this condition can be self-limiting?

Which is why I've opted to wait. If the symptoms don't improve...

You should see a specialist.

..I shall reassess - thank you so much for your concern.

I've messed up. Big time.

You've had a lot to contend with.

I'm learning a lot. Working here with you.

It's Julia you need to impress. She's not such a soft touch.

The place is run by menopausal women.

I would keep that sentiment to yourself, if I was you.

Right. Damage limitation. What's next on the list?

I barely knew my mother.

You were never close?

She died when I was seven.

For a long time, I resented Hosanna.

I looked at her. I saw my husband.

Ah.

He was a sweet-lipped lothario.

Passing fancy. Swinging tush.

I was left with an empty bed and a babe in arms.

You know, we have three things in common.

Our passion for Africa.

Our duty to God.

And our terrible taste in men.

You never talk about your husband.

No.

You must have loved him.

A man will always let you down.

They will try at first,

but a strong woman is a lot to live up to.

And a woman scorned is like a red hot fire.

THEY LAUGH

That's true!

If I lose Hosanna,

what will I have left?

You live in a church?

We live in the annexe.

No wonder you're uptight.

Listen, I don't like being tied down.

Don't worry, Vince.

You've done your bit.

I mean...

what kind of father would you make?

Thanks for the lift.

Any time, sweetheart.

Any time.

HORN TOOTS

Welcome her home.

Forgive us our trespasses...

It was a thoughtless act of rebellion.

Look where it has got us.

If you carry on like this, you will drive her away.

-I was worried!

-I needed to think.

And have you come home to apologise?

Oh, I could never be sorry enough!

Hosanna!

I have spent my whole life trying to please you.

-Trying to please our lord Jesus!

-You treat me like a child!

You are a child.

He said I was pretty.

And that was all it took?

You can't control me any more.

-I'm getting my stuff and I am gone.

-Where will you go?

-As far away from here as possible.

-You are carrying my grandchild!

It's always about you!

I forbid you to leave.

Watch me.

I'm your mother and you will do as you are told!

Hosanna!

-Oh! Oh!

-Hosanna?!

Mrs Tembe... Hosanna!

Hosanna!

HOSANNA SOBS

-Bespoke shirt...

-Robin Dennison...

-Do it now or it'll never come out.

-Best ENT consultant...

-I know who he is!

-I've booked you a referral.

-I don't need one!

-You scratched your arm.

Why don't you finish the job I asked you to do and I'll finish mine!

The baby will be fine.

How can you be so sure?

Faith.

If anything happens, I will never forgive myself.

She needs her mother.

Does she?

Of course! She's frightened.

So am I.

Hello. You can go in now.

Go to her.

18 weeks. He's holding up.

He is perfect.

I have always been proud of you.

And I always will be.

I'm not your little girl any more.

I still want to be your mother.

I will be there for you.

Whatever you decide.

Well, I thought I'd call him Gabriel.

Oh! Gabriel is a nice name.

A fine, upstanding Christian name.

Electronic referrals. All booked through the system.

I'll finish the rest by the end of the week.

I thought Heston had taken this on?

My mess. Down to me to put it right.

I suppose it's good that we're rolling it out.

I've learned a lot working here...

Well, if you want to carry on working here,

-you need to start pulling your weight.

-Understood.

Probation, Kevin. I'm watching you.

Mrs Parsons, I am so sorry to have left you uncovered.

That's OK, Mrs Tembe.

I raced across town in order to relieve you.

We managed.

I could not leave Mrs Ndebele.

Not after everything she has been through.

Lord knows, I told her children are a burden and a curse!

You must listen to them, not only with your heart,

but with your head.

Advice is something I think is important with young people.

Something I feel I have a real connection with.

Why don't we go for a drink?

I still have a lot to do

You could it tomorrow.

It's this ridiculous referrals business.

Come home, then. Have dinner.

I'm busy, Marina.

"My adventures have taught me one thing, Seretse.

"The sinners of Letherbridge

"are as fickle as the English weather.

"Tomorrow, I may begin to make some sense of it all.

"In the meantime, you, and Gaberone, are always in my prayers.

"Your loving sister...

"..Winifred."

I thought you'd forgiven me.

I did. I have.

I promise, Heston, it will never happen again.

I know you're sorry.

-I still have to work.

-Fine.

I was just going to kiss you!

Salut!

Think very carefully before making slanderous accusations

based on half-baked hunches.

Ahh! Monsieur, leave!

Hi, Imogen.

What are you doing?

I want them out of this house...today.

Got any suggestions?

Get out! Before I throw you out!

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