Scars Doctors

Yeah, it's definite.

Yeah, she's made her mind up.

Yeah, sorry.

-Who was on the phone?

-A manager from Moxon Logistics.

Offering you a systems job.

Oh.

Moxon's Logistics - it's a good company.

When did you apply?

A couple of weeks ago. Saw it advertised in the paper.

-Why didn't you tell me you were going for a job?

-Hmm?

Oh, I just wanted to keep my hand in and I thought, "Why not?"

I didn't have to take it.

It's been six months, Mark.

-Did he leave a name and number?

-I told him you weren't interested.

-What?

-I said you'd taken another job.

-You can't do that!

-It's done.

-You're not ready yet, Katie.

-That's all I ever hear.

-I'm only thinking of you.

-That job could've been my chance to get my life back.

-You'll understand.

-I'm sick of all of this!

You're a danger to yourself.

-I didn't mean...

-It's my job to protect you.

It's not your job, Mark.

I can't have you going places where you'll end up getting hurt.

I'm going to have to keep an even closer eye on you, now.

Wait till you see this.

-Daniel.

-Just wait.

I saw it in the shop window. I couldn't resist it.

Isn't it brilliant?

-OK, clearly not as cute as I thought.

-It's too early.

-Want me to bring it back at lunchtime?

-That's not what I meant.

You shouldn't be wearing those. Not in your condition.

Keep talking like that if you want a condition of your own.

They could wreck the ligaments in your back.

I'm a big girl. And you, Daniel, are a...

Look, just go. I've got patients to see.

-Stop changing the subject and listen - I'm serious.

-Hang on.

Where is the boy wonder?

Kevin? Oh, yes, I'm supposed to be supervising him at the Campus.

This isn't the end of it, all right?

MENACING MUSIC

DISTANT SCREAMING

You were trying to escape?

My boyfriend Mark is obsessed with keeping me away from all harm.

Well, there's an irony.

Do you need to talk to anyone? The police?

No. I've dealt with it so far.

-But now...

-And he's been like this since the crash?

I didn't mind so much at the start, when I was really struggling. It was nice to be looked after.

Have you had counselling?

I was offered it. We both were.

Neither of us took it.

You can put your shoe back on, now.

Have some ibuprofen to take down the swelling

and you should be fine in a couple of days.

Has he been violent?

He still loves me, in his own way.

It's just, the crash messed up his head.

How did it happen?

CAR HORN BLARES

Mark?

Mark!

'One minute and your whole life spins out of control.'

I felt sorry for him.

Stuck around longer than I should have.

I can't waste my life away in that house

when he's never going to change.

I want a job, friends, a social life.

But Mark's not ready.

I kept hoping he'd recover, but...

..now, I don't think he'll ever be ready.

Hiya.

Hello.

-Elaine!

-What are you doing here?

Er, I wonder. What are you doing at my local?

It's a favourite of mine. Been coming here since I moved here.

Ah, you've got good taste.

So, what's this, then?

-The Scarlet Amulet.

-Oh, right, I've been meaning to get a copy of this.

Another coincidence.

You know, I've just been reading about the mystical significance

of coincidences.

Do you think this meeting's significant?

It is if we make it so.

Perhaps I could borrow this copy?

Maybe you should.

Maybe it's mystically calling out to you.

It wants you to share it.

We shouldn't oppose the strange forces from the other side.

Who knows what might happen?

Perhaps I could join you to discuss the joint custody arrangements?

-Another one?

-Please.

Mark hides away behind a mask.

Never takes it off.

-Not even in front of you?

-I don't mind what he looks like but...

-..he says he doesn't want to repulse me.

-Interesting.

-It's the guilt.

-Because he was driving?

That's why he's so determined I'm never going to get hurt again.

Physically or emotionally.

Maybe the key to helping Mark is to tackle his disfigurement.

I don't know what can be done.

Facial reconstruction procedures are very advanced.

I know, I'm waiting for treatment.

I didn't mean that, I meant about Mark.

He refused everything he was offered after the crash.

It's almost like he wanted to stay scarred.

Well, we can try again.

I was hoping you were going to say something like that.

-Can you help him?

-Yeah, bring him in and we'll talk.

Except, I don't think he'll listen to me.

A little bit of firm encouragement works wonders.

That's not a good idea.

Why?

If I push him too far... I'm scared what might happen.

Excuse me, could you tell me where Glossop Road is?

Get away from her! Go on!

You followed me.

Mark, now you're scaring me.

Don't be silly.

Oh, erm, Dr Carmichael rang.

She said I had to look out for you because you were suffering from...

-"diminished mental acuity."

-I went to the Mill by mistake.

-Something on your mind, Dr Granger?

-Have you got a minute?

What's up?

-I've got this great case. Scarring, possible psychological issues.

-These are people, not cases.

Sorry. I just never had one like this before.

-I need some guidance.

-Lets sort this line out first. We'll talk later.

"The author Cynthia Fay based the hero of The Scarlet Amulet

"on an unrequited love from her own past -

"a dashing archaeology professor."

How romantic.

-You cynic.

-I just know a cliche when I hear one.

Yeah.

So, this is what you get up to outside the crime lab?

Read trashy novels?

Actually, I have a taste for the better things in life.

You know, good food, fine wine, a nice art house film, occasionally.

I saw you more as the Hollywood-blockbuster type.

No, I get enough of the body count at work.

And that Angelina Jolie. She's always hanging about.

There's a Woody Allen season starting at the cinema in town.

-I'd love to see that.

-Manhattan - it's a classic, isn't it?

Maybe we should decide the joint-custody book plans?

Why don't we go and see Manhattan on Saturday?

OK, yeah, erm...

..I'll just have to check.

Oh, actually, hang on, I've got something on Saturday night.

-Sorry, I completely forgot.

-Maybe some other time.

MUSIC: "Mad World" by Gary Jules

# All around me are familiar faces

# Worn out places

# Worn out faces

# Bright and early for the daily races... #

Mark.

Do you remember this day?

How could I forget? You watch it enough times.

What started us arguing?

I don't know. You're talking about two different people.

I barely recognise that woman.

I can't believe we were going to split up...

..and the crash brought us back together.

That's irony, right?

It screwed us up but...

..made us better.

Come on. Don't be like that.

I'm nothing without you.

I need you.

And you need me to keep you safe.

Mark, I... I want to go away for a while.

-On my own.

-Out of the question.

-There's people I haven't seen since the crash.

-I have to be strict with you for your own good.

I'm tired. I'm going to go and lie down.

-Liquid skin looks interesting.

-Still a few trials to go.

Have a look at soft tissue augmentation.

You investigated all this when you were setting up the Botox clinic?

It's fascinating. Lots of new research.

Thanks for putting me in touch with that specialist, Dr Reynolds. He reckons there's hope in Mark's case.

Oh, you examined him?

No. His girlfriend's trying to get him to come in.

And he's not very enthusiastic?

All I want to do is give him the options.

OK, but tread carefully.

Of course.

Good.

FOOTSTEPS ON STAIRS

KNOCKING ON DOOR

Yes?

Are you all right?

Got a headache coming on.

-My ankle - I might have to go back to the surgery.

-No.

-Mark.

-You just need more sleep.

-You said it was your job to protect me.

Dr Tyler, please.

Sorry, who have I dialled?

With my diminished mental acuity, it's hard to remember.

I've heard a swift blow to the head can sort that out in no time.

As you're all dressed up, why don't we go for lunch?

Is that an apology for your crass behaviour earlier?

Sorry, who have I dialled? My mind's gone again.

Fine. As long as you don't start nagging me about my shoes again.

I'll restrain myself. As long as you do.

By the way, the babygrow's perfect.

-Can I help you?

-Dr Tyler's expecting us.

Erm, take a seat.

Mark, I lied. We're not here for me.

I don't want to see any more doctors, I've told you.

-Please. This is important to me.

-They can't help me. No-one can.

-You've always been there for me.

-Course.

Then, let me help you. Just talk to the doctor.

Listen to what he has to say.

I'll listen.

-But I'm not promising anything.

-I'm not asking any more.

This is Dr Tyler.

Hello, Mark. Go in and take a seat.

You have to help him, now.

I followed Katie here earlier.

What are you doing with her?

I'm trying to help her.

-Now, I'm going to help you.

-I don't need your help.

Look, I'll never let anyone hurt Katie ever again.

You need to understand that.

Noted. Let's talk about you.

Let's make a deal. No pregnancy talk through lunch.

Deal. Have you taken your folic acid today?

You don't trust me to take a vitamin?

I know you haven't. The new jar's still sealed.

-You're checking up?

-You must have read the research.

It's still the best way to reduce the risk of neural tube defect.

Do you think I'm an idiot? I'm taking it regularly.

What?

One glass of wine isn't going to lead to foetal alcohol syndrome.

I didn't say anything.

You might have read the study

in the Journal Of Epidemiology And Community Health.

The woman can have one glass of wine a week without it harming the baby.

I'd like to hear what the midwife has to say,

-but you haven't signed on with one yet.

-I haven't found one I like yet.

What about the early scan that the IVF consultant advised us to have?

You know you can get masks that are a bit subtler these days? Less alienating?

I'm a freak.

What's the point in trying to hide the fact?

Look, Katie's all that matters.

Her scars aren't as bad, but in some ways it's worse for her.

She has to show her face to the world.

She gets a hard time.

From people she meets?

Something like that hits a woman harder.

Harder than you?

Women are judged on their looks more than men.

It seems to me like you've accepted your appearance.

I get to hide away.

But you and Katie, you stuck together, through it all?

-You feel responsible because you were driving?

-I love her.

I didn't say you don't.

Let's talk about the crash.

I can't remember anything about it.

OK.

Orange juice. Lovely(!)

Thank you.

-I'm only bugging you because I can't bug anyone else.

-We agreed.

-Not even my mum?

-Three months, Daniel.

-OK.

-Maybe not even then.

What?

I just want to leave it as long as possible before anyone finds out.

I'm enjoying things being normal.

Nothing's going to change.

If they find out at work, they'll wrap me in cotton wool.

Or worse, they might be nice to me. I couldn't cope with that.

I've been reading in the journals

about this new skin-grafting technique.

-There's nothing that can help me.

-I wouldn't be so sure -

you'd be amazed at what these new advances can do.

-I could refer you to a consultant?

-You're wasting your time.

Well, surely it's worth an enquiry. If you could get rid of the mask...

What's the point in trying to build up my hopes?

At least let me examine you so I can see how bad the scarring is.

Stay away from us.

Is everything all right?

The woman who was here - my girlfriend...

She left.

Where did she go?

Excuse me. She ordered a cab and she went to the coach station.

-The coach station.

-She left as soon as you went in to see Dr...

His girlfriend's ran off and he's gone after her.

-She used me!

-The girlfriend?

-Yeah, as a diversion.

-Do you want me to do anything?

Leave it to me.

-She went to the coach station.

-Thanks.

It's normal for people to be pleased for you.

Baby, new life, all that.

Knitted booties, baby showers, "Can I touch your bump?"

-"My, don't you glow!"

-I could think of worse things.

For you, maybe.

-Do you think I look different?

-Yeah. Sexier than ever.

That's just nature's way of making sure you stick around through the pregnancy.

Like a common ape.

Nice.

TANNOY BEEPS

'This is a customer announcement...'

TANNOY BEEPS

'This is a customer announcement.

'The 1500 coach service to Dewsbury...'

Excuse me, want some help with your bag?

Oh, that's very kind. Thanks.

-Where are you going?

-To stay with my auntie in Dewsbury.

Help me! Please, don't let him take me!

Such a shame we have to get back to work.

I can think of much more interesting things I'd rather do.

I've got a couple of ideas myself.

I would like you to keep one thought in mind

-for the rest of the afternoon.

-OK.

Exactly what I'm going to do to you when we get home.

-Let her go, Mark.

-I told you to stay away from us.

-Mark, listen to him.

-It's you I'm concerned about.

-There's nothing wrong with me.

Let her go and we can sort this out.

-Let me go!

-Don't say that.

I stood by you. I tried to help - to put things right,

but you're too far gone.

Mark's got serious concerns. We can't sort this out here.

No! I can't bear another day here! There's nothing wrong with you!

-What?

-Look.

-You need to face up to the truth.

-You knew about this, didn't you?

-No.

-Yes, you did.

-Just let me go.

-What else have you been hiding?

-Nothing!

-I don't believe you.

-Leave me alone!

Look at him, Katie. He deserves the truth.

All right. Mark wasn't driving.

I was.

CAR HORN BLARES

Katie!

-Mark, I'm sorry.

-Are you all right?

-My head hurts.

-You OK to move?

I think so.

Mark? Mark? What is it?

Call an ambulance!

Mark!

Why did you tell me I was driving?

-Because I was afraid.

-Afraid of what?

That he'd leave me.

Mark was traumatised by the accident.

'He couldn't remember anything about it.

'So I lied.'

What am I going to do now?

No-one will ever have me.

This is all your fault.

You were driving. You did this to me.

You can't ever leave! Promise me!

'I didn't know how vulnerable he was.'

I'm sorry.

He accepted everything I said.

I kept going on until he just...

..fell apart.

-He started to think he was scarred, too.

-I am scarred! I am.

-How could you let this happen?

-I was terrified no-one would have me.

I was messed up.

Didn't know what I was doing.

And then, it was too late.

-It's not too late. He needs help. Now.

-I've tried.

How hard? You tried to dump Mark on me - to make it my responsibility.

Hey! You started the lie that unbalanced Mark.

Now, you have to be part of the cure.

# It's a little bit funny

# This feeling inside

# I'm not one of those who can easily hide

# I don't have much money

# But boy, if I did

# I'd buy a big house where we both could live. #

PHONE BEEPS

Good news?

You could call it that.

-Ah! Wait.

-Thank you.

Come and sit down.

How'd it go?

You were right. The case wasn't as straightforward as I thought.

-But you found a way forward?

-Yeah, I think so.

Good. It's a learning experience.

-I'm staying.

-Good.

Only till he's better.

But you're right - I built this prison,

I've got to live in it.

I'm enrolling Mark into counselling. You need to make sure that he goes.

I understand.

-Job well done?

-Well, it's done.

PHONE BEEPS

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

Harrison!

Yeah, yeah, I am surprised. I thought...

Oh, it doesn't matter.

What's wrong?

Actually, I was thinking of you, too.

Dinner would be lovely.

Do you think this is a good idea?

What? Not now. I'm warming you up.

-What?!

-I can't get the consultant's words out of my head.

What every girl wants to hear.

The risk of miscarriage with IVF pregnancies in the early weeks...

Shut up! I don't want to hear it!

I'm just trying to...

To be a pain in the neck? Because you are.

I want my boyfriend in bed, not my obstetrician.

-I'm just saying...

-Look, do you want to have sex or not?

-Well...

-We're going home, you're going to get in to bed...

But...

You're going to shut up, lie back and think of England.

-The Mikado, are you a fan, Lauren?

-I love it.

You're Mickey Turnbill.

Ah, Julia, welcome to Titipu. Is this your first visit?

-Where's Mickey?

-Why?

-He tried to kill a policeman.

You're not going to tell Daddy we're here?

Why would I do that?

-Hands where I can see them.

-I've got something to show you.

-What's that?

-Video of your little raid.

Show me, then.

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