Cheer Up Sleepy Genes

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0:00:31 > 0:00:35Ellie! Breakfast!

0:00:38 > 0:00:40I'll give you a call if we hear anything.

0:00:40 > 0:00:42All right, bye, love.

0:00:44 > 0:00:47We won't, Mum. He said early next week.

0:00:47 > 0:00:50Yes, but I thought I might just give the surgery a ring this afternoon.

0:00:50 > 0:00:52Just in case. You never know.

0:00:52 > 0:00:54Look, Mum, I'm really not that hungry.

0:00:55 > 0:00:58I know what you mean. I feel sick myself.

0:00:58 > 0:01:01My stomach's churning, I can't stop going to the loo.

0:01:01 > 0:01:03I was up five times in the night.

0:01:03 > 0:01:05What if it comes back positive?

0:01:05 > 0:01:07It doesn't bear thinking about.

0:01:07 > 0:01:12No, no - it's even more important you keep your strength up

0:01:12 > 0:01:13while we wait.

0:01:16 > 0:01:22No problem, I'll tell him. No, you take care of yourself.

0:01:22 > 0:01:25Good morning, I'm Chris Reid.

0:01:25 > 0:01:29Oh, yes, of course! You're Emma's son, aren't you?

0:01:29 > 0:01:30I'm the new nurse.

0:01:30 > 0:01:32Yes, exactly!

0:01:32 > 0:01:35Your mum and I were at the PCT together for a while.

0:01:35 > 0:01:38She probably mentioned me - Valerie?

0:01:38 > 0:01:41She used to drop me off at the station on her way home?

0:01:41 > 0:01:42Yeah.

0:01:42 > 0:01:44Although we never met,

0:01:44 > 0:01:46so don't worry that you didn't recognise me!

0:01:48 > 0:01:50Nice to meet you now!

0:01:50 > 0:01:52I can see your mum in you.

0:01:53 > 0:01:55Right.

0:01:55 > 0:01:58Deep down, I wanted an excuse to see him again.

0:01:58 > 0:01:59What if he feels the same?

0:01:59 > 0:02:01Do you reckon that's likely?

0:02:01 > 0:02:02Should I call him, do you think?

0:02:02 > 0:02:04What would you do?

0:02:04 > 0:02:05You must be Chris! Hi, I'm Kevin.

0:02:05 > 0:02:07Hi, nice to meet you.

0:02:07 > 0:02:09Jas, good to see you. Emma's son, right?

0:02:09 > 0:02:12Any son of Emma's is a friend of mine.

0:02:12 > 0:02:13Heston Carter,

0:02:13 > 0:02:17delighted to meet such a promising young runner from a top notch stable.

0:02:17 > 0:02:20Though you have a lot of ground to make up to catch up with your mother.

0:02:20 > 0:02:21Too right. She's showing us all up.

0:02:21 > 0:02:24Emma is charming, talented and witty.

0:02:24 > 0:02:27You should try living with her.

0:02:27 > 0:02:30Chris, Howard Bellamy, practice manager.

0:02:30 > 0:02:31Come on, let me show you the ropes.

0:02:31 > 0:02:33I used to work with your mum at PCT...

0:02:35 > 0:02:36Internet dating?

0:02:36 > 0:02:41No, this is who I am. My roots.

0:02:41 > 0:02:44I got into it because of that programme.

0:02:44 > 0:02:45Do you watch it?

0:02:45 > 0:02:47Sometimes it looks like they're not going to find anything,

0:02:47 > 0:02:49and then there's always tears at the end

0:02:49 > 0:02:52where it turns out they're related to someone.

0:02:52 > 0:02:54Usually who ended up in a gas chamber.

0:02:54 > 0:02:56Yeah, amazing.

0:02:56 > 0:03:00I've found out loads already. Look, some of my family emigrated

0:03:00 > 0:03:05- from Ireland to New York around the time of the Titanic.- Wow!- Like the film!

0:03:05 > 0:03:08Imagine if they'd been on that boat?

0:03:08 > 0:03:10They might have had their own romantic stories.

0:03:10 > 0:03:14You'll have to tell Kate Winslet you want that flaming necklace back.

0:03:14 > 0:03:16Here's something right up to date.

0:03:16 > 0:03:20I got in touch with this lady via the site a few weeks ago.

0:03:20 > 0:03:23We just exchanged some genealogical information,

0:03:23 > 0:03:27like you do, but look - she's from the Letherbridge side of the family.

0:03:27 > 0:03:29And I wondered if she was still in the area.

0:03:29 > 0:03:32So, cut a long story short, I found this photograph of Dad

0:03:32 > 0:03:35and her grandmother, cos they were cousins, you see,

0:03:35 > 0:03:39and I promised to send it to her. And last night she sent me her address.

0:03:39 > 0:03:40And you'll never guess.

0:03:40 > 0:03:42Don't tell me, she's still in the area.

0:03:42 > 0:03:45Yes! I'm going to take it round.

0:03:46 > 0:03:50You can have your own tearful little reunion without a film crew

0:03:50 > 0:03:51to trip over, eh?

0:03:51 > 0:03:54And here's your new colleague, Nurse Marquez. This is Chris.

0:03:54 > 0:03:59- Pleased to meet you.- Pleased to meet you.- You're Emma's son, right?- Yeah.

0:03:59 > 0:04:02Time for a quick orientation before we fling wide the doors to

0:04:02 > 0:04:04the Great Unwashed.

0:04:04 > 0:04:05Want to come with me?

0:04:06 > 0:04:10- Howard, we're a man down. Dr Clay just phoned in sick.- Ah.

0:04:10 > 0:04:12I've re-allocated his appointments, I think we'll be fine.

0:04:12 > 0:04:16Good work. I suppose it's for the best.

0:04:16 > 0:04:18That's what I thought. Poor lamb.

0:04:23 > 0:04:28Right, bandages, dressings, swabs, alco wipes,

0:04:28 > 0:04:30hand sanitizer, disposable gloves.

0:04:30 > 0:04:34- Are you getting all this, cos there's going to be a test at the end?- Yeah.- Needles, speculums.

0:04:36 > 0:04:39What's that? What's that, Mr Auriscope?

0:04:40 > 0:04:44Yes, he is a bit miserable, isn't he? Maybe he'll cheer up.

0:04:44 > 0:04:47- You're very welcome, it's what I'm here for.- Thank you.- Bye-bye.

0:04:51 > 0:04:52Oh! Salt and vinegar?

0:04:52 > 0:04:53Eh?

0:04:53 > 0:04:55For that chip on your shoulder.

0:04:56 > 0:04:58At last. Look,

0:04:58 > 0:05:01are you going to be this much hard work all the time

0:05:01 > 0:05:03- or can we actually have a laugh? - I'm sorry.

0:05:04 > 0:05:07I just hate that everyone thinks I got the job cos of her.

0:05:07 > 0:05:09So? You probably did.

0:05:09 > 0:05:13Look, we've all got our crosses to bear, and to be quite honest,

0:05:13 > 0:05:16having a doctor as your mum doesn't even make it onto the scale.

0:05:16 > 0:05:20Look, some of my best friends are doctors and you'll find they're all human beings.

0:05:20 > 0:05:24Not my mother. Beware the Stepford GPs.

0:05:24 > 0:05:27Forget it. Look, get stuck in here.

0:05:27 > 0:05:29Make some friends, get your feet under the table,

0:05:29 > 0:05:32and before you know it they'll be calling her Chris's mum.

0:05:34 > 0:05:36I like the sound of that.

0:05:36 > 0:05:41- You've got a little something...just behind...- Hey!

0:05:43 > 0:05:44Do you like that?

0:05:50 > 0:05:55- Morning, squire.- You look rank.

0:05:55 > 0:05:56I might have to phone in sick.

0:05:56 > 0:05:57You already did, petal.

0:05:57 > 0:05:59I did?

0:05:59 > 0:06:03"I'm so sorry. I don't want to let anybody down.

0:06:03 > 0:06:05"I just don't think I can face it today."

0:06:05 > 0:06:08- That's doesn't sound anything like me.- Me-me-me-me-me.

0:06:08 > 0:06:12Ah, ah, no tidying, for the sake of your mental stability.

0:06:12 > 0:06:13Don't push it.

0:06:13 > 0:06:15I'm deadly serious.

0:06:15 > 0:06:18It's a vital part of your rehabilitation, cold turkey.

0:06:18 > 0:06:20Now on to more serious matters.

0:06:21 > 0:06:25I have a packed agenda lined up - video games, pizza delivery.

0:06:25 > 0:06:28I've written a list, look, colour-coded.

0:06:28 > 0:06:31I know you like everything immaculately ordered.

0:06:39 > 0:06:41- You not going to heat them up? - Nah.

0:06:44 > 0:06:47Let the festivities commence.

0:06:49 > 0:06:50Mmm!

0:07:02 > 0:07:04Oh, hello.

0:07:04 > 0:07:07You don't actually know me, but... Oh, I should prove who I am!

0:07:07 > 0:07:10You never know who you're dealing with this days!

0:07:10 > 0:07:11My name is Valerie...

0:07:11 > 0:07:12You're from the Mill?

0:07:12 > 0:07:14Erm, yes, but...

0:07:14 > 0:07:16Oh, how wonderful. Thank you so much.

0:07:16 > 0:07:19I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

0:07:19 > 0:07:22And sooner than I could have dared to expect.

0:07:22 > 0:07:25You don't normally deliver test results in person, do you?

0:07:25 > 0:07:29Oh, no, does that mean it's bad news?

0:07:29 > 0:07:32No, it would have to be a doctor for that.

0:07:32 > 0:07:35They're trained, aren't they, to break it to you gently?

0:07:36 > 0:07:38So, I suppose you've come in person

0:07:38 > 0:07:42because you know how incredibly important it is to us.

0:07:42 > 0:07:43I don't have your results.

0:07:43 > 0:07:48We've still got to wait? Oh, poor Ellie.

0:07:48 > 0:07:50The suspense is unbearable.

0:07:51 > 0:07:56She's not saying anything, but I know she feels the same.

0:07:56 > 0:08:00Having something like that literally hanging over you,

0:08:00 > 0:08:03knowing it could be the end of everything.

0:08:04 > 0:08:07Worst of all, it's genetic.

0:08:07 > 0:08:10You can trace it right through my side of the family.

0:08:10 > 0:08:12Imagine the guilt I feel!

0:08:12 > 0:08:15I'll never forgive myself if I've passed it to my daughter.

0:08:15 > 0:08:18Well, I'll certainly chase that up for you.

0:08:18 > 0:08:22If you would, thank you. It would be such a relief.

0:08:22 > 0:08:27You know, the sooner we know, the better we can come to terms with it

0:08:27 > 0:08:30and somehow start to rebuild our lives.

0:08:30 > 0:08:31Well, see you soon!

0:08:47 > 0:08:49Why are all beach volleyball players blonde?

0:08:50 > 0:08:55Cute, blonde, giggly.

0:08:55 > 0:08:59That's just it, Jimbo, there's so many blondes out there, that's why.

0:08:59 > 0:09:01A whole world full of blondes,

0:09:01 > 0:09:06and you, my son, are free to graze at will.

0:09:07 > 0:09:09Brunettes... Gingers...

0:09:11 > 0:09:14That kind of aubergine-y tint some of them go for.

0:09:16 > 0:09:18How are you, anyway? You haven't said.

0:09:19 > 0:09:23Oh, you know, same as it ever was.

0:09:23 > 0:09:25Work?

0:09:25 > 0:09:29Let's not get heavy, mate! Time for some music.

0:09:33 > 0:09:36Really? Ah.

0:10:01 > 0:10:02- So as I was saying... - Jas...

0:10:02 > 0:10:05Dr Tyler, I wondered if you could help me a moment?

0:10:05 > 0:10:06Of course, glad to.

0:10:08 > 0:10:10No problem, I'll catch you later.

0:10:11 > 0:10:15I've got to know what you're testing Ellie Benedict for.

0:10:15 > 0:10:18I know it's something really important, and genetic,

0:10:18 > 0:10:19and I'm related to her!

0:10:19 > 0:10:23This could literally affect my whole future.

0:10:23 > 0:10:26I have a right to know what I might be facing.

0:10:27 > 0:10:29What on earth is OI?

0:10:29 > 0:10:32I'm sorry, Valerie. Patient confidentiality.

0:10:32 > 0:10:34I'm allowed to know some things about the patients.

0:10:34 > 0:10:37It's part of my job, I've had training.

0:10:37 > 0:10:40Howard was very hot on data protection at the PCT.

0:10:40 > 0:10:44Even so, you're putting me in a very difficult position.

0:10:46 > 0:10:48It's a sensitive case, that's all I can say.

0:10:48 > 0:10:51I don't want to know if Ellie Benedict has got it,

0:10:51 > 0:10:53I just want to know what it is.

0:10:53 > 0:10:57I mean, OI must be really serious, if it's got a whole family worried sick.

0:10:57 > 0:10:59And this is my family!

0:10:59 > 0:11:02My hands are tied, I've said too much already.

0:11:02 > 0:11:04You know how it is, I could tell you but I'd have to kill you.

0:11:04 > 0:11:06If the condition doesn't get you first.

0:11:08 > 0:11:09# And you may tell yourself

0:11:09 > 0:11:12# This is not my beautiful house

0:11:12 > 0:11:13# And you may tell yourself

0:11:13 > 0:11:16# That is not my beautiful wife

0:11:16 > 0:11:18# Letting the days go by Letting the... #

0:11:18 > 0:11:22- Come on, get with the programme! - # The days go by... #

0:11:22 > 0:11:24- Yeah!- Yeah!

0:11:28 > 0:11:30At last, an honorary bloke.

0:11:30 > 0:11:32- Oi, watch it. - Icon?

0:11:32 > 0:11:35Yeah. Hey, Jas, you want to come for lunch?

0:11:35 > 0:11:37Sure, I'll get my coat.

0:11:37 > 0:11:39Oh, Valerie...

0:11:39 > 0:11:41how's it going with the long-lost family?

0:11:41 > 0:11:44You know, Valerie's got her own version of Who Do You Think You Are.

0:11:44 > 0:11:46What Do You Think You've Got, more like.

0:11:46 > 0:11:49Excuse me, I just need some time to think.

0:11:50 > 0:11:52Is this one allowed?

0:11:52 > 0:11:53Oh, yeah. Big time.

0:11:53 > 0:11:55Please, mate, you'll be doing me a favour.

0:11:55 > 0:11:57- What is going on? - I don't get it.

0:11:57 > 0:12:00I try to give off this vibe of sarcastic git with an empathy bypass.

0:12:00 > 0:12:01That's what I get from you.

0:12:01 > 0:12:03I picked it up straight away.

0:12:03 > 0:12:06So how come all these women are off-loading their problems on me?

0:12:06 > 0:12:09If I cared about people, I'd have become a hairdresser.

0:12:15 > 0:12:17I wouldn't work with my mother.

0:12:17 > 0:12:20We even argue over who's washing and who's drying.

0:12:20 > 0:12:22That's why I bought mine a dishwasher.

0:12:22 > 0:12:24Oh, get you.

0:12:24 > 0:12:28But Emma's great. It'll be easy for you. Don't you think?

0:12:28 > 0:12:30Once I get past that disappointed smile.

0:12:30 > 0:12:33What? She should be proud of you.

0:12:33 > 0:12:35Following in her footsteps.

0:12:35 > 0:12:37Diverting down a B road more like.

0:12:37 > 0:12:40See, academically they're really clever, my parents, right.

0:12:40 > 0:12:43And I just think my mum can't work out where it all went wrong with me.

0:12:43 > 0:12:46Oh, come on, you're hardly dim, are you?

0:12:46 > 0:12:49Thanks. Seriously, I love being a nurse, I really do.

0:12:49 > 0:12:52I just think she'll never get over the let-down.

0:12:52 > 0:12:53Charming.

0:12:54 > 0:12:59When I broke it to her what I wanted to train for, she said it's

0:12:59 > 0:13:03"a job associated with females and

0:13:03 > 0:13:06"more of a vocation than a profession."

0:13:06 > 0:13:08Like that's a bad thing!

0:13:08 > 0:13:09It is to her.

0:13:09 > 0:13:10Patronising or what?

0:13:10 > 0:13:14From the way she talked, you'd think I was going to be a lap dancer.

0:13:14 > 0:13:16You'd get more money if you did.

0:13:18 > 0:13:24Oh, and just one other thing. What's the progress on Ellie Benedict?

0:13:26 > 0:13:28Yes, any chance of rushing them through?

0:13:28 > 0:13:31Dr Tyler says it is very urgent.

0:13:33 > 0:13:36Yes, let me know. Goodbye.

0:13:39 > 0:13:42Yeah, I think she's great.

0:13:42 > 0:13:44Yeah, but not too great.

0:13:44 > 0:13:47It's my duty to tell you, bloke to bloke,

0:13:47 > 0:13:51that that particular piece of crumpet is, well...

0:13:51 > 0:13:52buttered on the other side.

0:13:54 > 0:13:58Oh! OK, cool.

0:13:59 > 0:14:01OK, you don't seem that bothered?

0:14:01 > 0:14:03It makes things less complicated, doesn't it?

0:14:03 > 0:14:05You can just relax and be mates, now.

0:14:05 > 0:14:08Yeah, I love just being mates with women.

0:14:08 > 0:14:10No chance of sex, what a relief.

0:14:10 > 0:14:12What are you talking about?

0:14:12 > 0:14:15- I was saying how nice it is here. - Ah.- Yeah.

0:14:16 > 0:14:20Ellie, the results are through!

0:14:20 > 0:14:21Seriously?

0:14:21 > 0:14:23I knew they'd give us special treatment.

0:14:23 > 0:14:26That receptionist could see what the waiting was doing to me.

0:14:26 > 0:14:28I was literally in pieces.

0:14:28 > 0:14:31Just think, a little while longer and we'll know.

0:14:31 > 0:14:35I'll know, Mum. It's my life we're talking about, yeah?

0:14:35 > 0:14:38Yes, of course. I'm only here to support you.

0:14:38 > 0:14:41You're so brave, I've always said that.

0:14:41 > 0:14:44But you've no idea what it's been doing to me and your dad.

0:14:44 > 0:14:46He can't even bear me bringing the subject up anymore.

0:14:46 > 0:14:49So best not to, then, yeah? Just for the time being.

0:14:49 > 0:14:53Absolutely. I wouldn't dream of interfering.

0:14:53 > 0:14:58We'll deal with it however you want. You call the shots.

0:14:58 > 0:15:01I'll let school know you won't be coming back again today,

0:15:01 > 0:15:03and I'll just warm up what you left from lunch.

0:15:03 > 0:15:05Mum, I'm really not hungry.

0:15:05 > 0:15:07You need to keep your strength up.

0:15:12 > 0:15:14Oh, Dr Tyler.

0:15:14 > 0:15:16The results for the Benedicts are in from St Phil's,

0:15:16 > 0:15:19so I've booked them an appointment with you.

0:15:19 > 0:15:20That's quick.

0:15:20 > 0:15:21Is it?

0:15:27 > 0:15:30Cherry always used to eat my pineapple.

0:15:30 > 0:15:32- I can help you there. - HE LAUGHS

0:15:32 > 0:15:34It's not quite the same though, is it, mate?

0:15:34 > 0:15:36Let her go.

0:15:36 > 0:15:39There was something missing in that relationship from the start.

0:15:39 > 0:15:41Oh, yeah, right. Why didn't you say, then?

0:15:41 > 0:15:44None of my business, mate. You seemed happy enough.

0:15:47 > 0:15:51I think...on some level I always knew it wasn't right.

0:15:54 > 0:15:56It was always more about Cherry than us.

0:15:58 > 0:16:00So!

0:16:01 > 0:16:04Time for another game.

0:16:04 > 0:16:06It's so good of you to fast-track us.

0:16:06 > 0:16:09I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

0:16:09 > 0:16:12I know you saw our lives were literally on hold,

0:16:12 > 0:16:15waiting to find out, but even so, I didn't expect this.

0:16:15 > 0:16:16No need to thank me.

0:16:16 > 0:16:19Oh, but you don't know the half of it, doctor.

0:16:19 > 0:16:21If you knew how Ellie's worked.

0:16:21 > 0:16:23Ever since she was little, haven't you, love?

0:16:23 > 0:16:27She's had her life planned out, reading up and studying,

0:16:27 > 0:16:28even in the holidays.

0:16:28 > 0:16:32The fitness regime, the nutrition.

0:16:32 > 0:16:35And I've supported her, every step of the way.

0:16:35 > 0:16:39It would be too cruel if the future I've looked forward to is

0:16:39 > 0:16:42snatched away in the prime of her youth, poor lamb.

0:16:42 > 0:16:47She deserves the chance to live the life she's only dreamed of.

0:16:47 > 0:16:51I don't know how I'll bear up under it, if...

0:16:51 > 0:16:54I'm sorry, I can't bear to think of it.

0:16:54 > 0:16:56Which is why we're so grateful you're going to tell us

0:16:56 > 0:16:57the results now, Dr Tyler.

0:16:57 > 0:16:59Yes, let's cut to the chase.

0:16:59 > 0:17:01ELLIE'S MUM SOBS

0:17:04 > 0:17:06Oh, no!

0:17:08 > 0:17:12Bad news? I'm so, so sorry.

0:17:12 > 0:17:15No, you'll never guess. It's clear!

0:17:16 > 0:17:19She's absolutely clear of it.

0:17:19 > 0:17:22It's a mercy modern technology can get to the bottom of things.

0:17:22 > 0:17:26In the olden days I'd have been left hanging on, always wondering.

0:17:26 > 0:17:31Clear? This is wonderful news! You must be so relieved.

0:17:31 > 0:17:34You must feel like your whole life has turned around.

0:17:34 > 0:17:35Oh, you wouldn't believe.

0:17:35 > 0:17:39It's literally like a great weight has been lifted

0:17:39 > 0:17:41and I can breathe again.

0:17:41 > 0:17:44I didn't dare hope, though I tried not to let her see how scared I was.

0:17:44 > 0:17:47I'm sure. You must have been terrified.

0:17:47 > 0:17:48I can't imagine.

0:17:48 > 0:17:51At any time that could have been it. Game over.

0:17:51 > 0:17:54But now I can look to the future again,

0:17:54 > 0:17:56and not get a lump in my throat.

0:17:56 > 0:17:58Oh, this is fantastic news.

0:17:58 > 0:18:02Why don't we go and sit down somewhere more private.

0:18:02 > 0:18:07And Ellie...you must be emotionally drained, poor lamb.

0:18:10 > 0:18:11- Thank you.- You're welcome.

0:18:11 > 0:18:15So, is it really bad? Have a seat.

0:18:15 > 0:18:18This condition that you've been so worried about.

0:18:18 > 0:18:21What is it, exactly?

0:18:21 > 0:18:24Orthostatic Intolerance. I'm a sufferer myself.

0:18:24 > 0:18:28Valerie's found her long-lost twin, never mind distant relatives.

0:18:28 > 0:18:31Give them another five minutes and they'll probably figure out

0:18:31 > 0:18:33they both got a right nipple the shape of a fruit bat.

0:18:33 > 0:18:36- You are so mean.- I'm telling you, it's Panickers Reunited.

0:18:36 > 0:18:38My Big Fat Needy Health Scare.

0:18:38 > 0:18:41Hypochondria and massive overreactions must be genetic, too.

0:18:41 > 0:18:43I thought you might just be a carrier.

0:18:43 > 0:18:45Oh, no, I've definitely got it.

0:18:45 > 0:18:47I get very dizzy when I stand up quickly.

0:18:47 > 0:18:51Really? I get that myself, sometimes too.

0:18:51 > 0:18:52And I can feel quite sick.

0:18:52 > 0:18:56Right. And what's the more serious side of it?

0:18:56 > 0:19:02Well, at worst it can cause momentary blurred vision,

0:19:02 > 0:19:03or palpitations.

0:19:03 > 0:19:06I've even fainted occasionally.

0:19:06 > 0:19:07Momentary blurred visions?

0:19:08 > 0:19:10That must be quite disorientating.

0:19:10 > 0:19:14OI, it's a sudden loss of blood pressure when standing,

0:19:14 > 0:19:17often caused by a blip in the involuntary nervous system.

0:19:17 > 0:19:20Most people who have it don't even know,

0:19:20 > 0:19:25but it can be serious for astronauts after returning from zero gravity.

0:19:25 > 0:19:26And that's it, you see!

0:19:26 > 0:19:30It's been Ellie's dream since she was little to go into space.

0:19:30 > 0:19:35But the medical to be an astronaut is unbelievably tough,

0:19:35 > 0:19:37I can't tell you.

0:19:37 > 0:19:40We saw all the paperwork. Well, they screen for everything.

0:19:40 > 0:19:42So Ellie just had to know.

0:19:42 > 0:19:44An astronaut?

0:19:44 > 0:19:47But now she's got the clear run.

0:19:47 > 0:19:49It's nothing short of a miracle!

0:19:49 > 0:19:53It's still a long, long slog and very little chance at the end of it.

0:19:53 > 0:19:57The odds are stacked just because of the sheer number of people who apply.

0:19:57 > 0:20:01And they hardly ever recruit, I've always known that.

0:20:01 > 0:20:06But at least this means that that tiny little chance is still there.

0:20:06 > 0:20:11Oh, you're so brave. The idea of it!

0:20:11 > 0:20:12I mean, space.

0:20:13 > 0:20:17That's about as far away from home and safety

0:20:17 > 0:20:18and everyone you know as it's possible to get!

0:20:22 > 0:20:26This is brilliant news. I'm so happy for you,

0:20:26 > 0:20:29especially as I'm now part of your story!

0:20:29 > 0:20:30I'm not sure I follow you.

0:20:30 > 0:20:35It's me, Valerie! We were in contact via that website.

0:20:35 > 0:20:37You know, the genealogy.

0:20:37 > 0:20:39Oh, that.

0:20:39 > 0:20:41Auntie Paula gave me membership as a present,

0:20:41 > 0:20:43because of that programme I like.

0:20:43 > 0:20:45I thought I better try it before it expired.

0:20:45 > 0:20:46I'm the one with the photo.

0:20:46 > 0:20:48That's why I came round this morning, actually.

0:20:48 > 0:20:51Because, I've had you a copy made.

0:20:51 > 0:20:57Look, that's your grandmother, Vera Mabel Gardiner, nee Pitman.

0:20:57 > 0:21:01Look, Ellie, that's your great-grandmother!

0:21:01 > 0:21:04And that's my father, Alan Pitman.

0:21:04 > 0:21:07This is the original. See, Dad wrote on the back.

0:21:07 > 0:21:10"At Blackpool with Cousin Vi."

0:21:10 > 0:21:12It's a mercy he took the trouble or we'd never have known.

0:21:12 > 0:21:14That's really thoughtful of you. Thank you.

0:21:14 > 0:21:16No, it's a pleasure.

0:21:16 > 0:21:19I'm just so thrilled we've found each other after all this time!

0:21:19 > 0:21:21It's perfect, I can't tell you.

0:21:22 > 0:21:24I don't really have anyone anymore, you see,

0:21:24 > 0:21:28so to have found my family, and on such a memorable day!

0:21:29 > 0:21:31I'm so proud of Ellie.

0:21:31 > 0:21:35And I'm looking forward to finding out more and more about you,

0:21:35 > 0:21:36as we get to know each other.

0:21:36 > 0:21:38That sounds lovely.

0:21:38 > 0:21:42You should come round for drinks and nibbles. Or Sunday lunch.

0:21:42 > 0:21:44I'll do a roast. Just let me know when you're free.

0:21:44 > 0:21:49OK. Well, it's been lovely to meet you.

0:21:49 > 0:21:53We'd better let my husband know Ellie's news.

0:21:53 > 0:21:54We'll be in touch!

0:21:57 > 0:21:59Cherry's face is an earwig's face.

0:21:59 > 0:22:01Cherry's face is an ex's face.

0:22:01 > 0:22:03Cherry's face is an ewok's face.

0:22:10 > 0:22:13Right then, F. And say it like you mean it.

0:22:16 > 0:22:18Cherry's face is a fungal face.

0:22:18 > 0:22:20Cherry's face is a flatulent face.

0:22:20 > 0:22:23Cherry's face is a fickle face.

0:22:23 > 0:22:27- Cherry's face is a faithless face. - Faithless face. F-F-F-F-F...

0:22:35 > 0:22:37Surely I brought more than that?

0:22:42 > 0:22:43- Ahhhh!- They'll do.

0:22:43 > 0:22:46You're not washing them! You are not washing them.

0:22:46 > 0:22:49JIMMI LAUGHS

0:22:49 > 0:22:50Hey!

0:22:54 > 0:22:56G..

0:23:03 > 0:23:04How's it going?

0:23:04 > 0:23:06It's fine.

0:23:07 > 0:23:08You getting on with Mandy?

0:23:08 > 0:23:10Yeah.

0:23:10 > 0:23:13Good, I'm glad.

0:23:28 > 0:23:32Oi, you. A word. Rushing results through?

0:23:32 > 0:23:34Oh, they just turned up.

0:23:34 > 0:23:38And I'm the secret love child of Kermit the Frog and Lady Gaga.

0:23:38 > 0:23:41Don't do it again. You could have got the sack.

0:23:41 > 0:23:46Well, then don't wind me up. I thought I might be dying!

0:23:46 > 0:23:49Dizziness? Occasional blurred vision?

0:23:49 > 0:23:51Why didn't you tell me it was nothing?

0:23:51 > 0:23:52Where's the fun in that?

0:23:58 > 0:24:00Chris is settling in well.

0:24:00 > 0:24:02Yes, it's wonderful, getting his own friends.

0:24:02 > 0:24:07Friends and family, it's almost the same thing, isn't it, when it works well?

0:24:08 > 0:24:09Course, you're used to it,

0:24:09 > 0:24:13but it must be amazing if your family are like your best friends,

0:24:13 > 0:24:16and your best friends are literally almost family.

0:24:16 > 0:24:19Like you, being Chris's workmate as well as being his mum.

0:24:23 > 0:24:24Yes.

0:24:24 > 0:24:25Like it was at the PCT.

0:24:27 > 0:24:30I've just found some of my own family.

0:24:30 > 0:24:32I can't wait to get to know them.

0:24:32 > 0:24:34The mother's a bit full-on. Not like me at all, really.

0:24:34 > 0:24:37But still, it's family.

0:24:37 > 0:24:41- You can get through anything if you have that.- Right.

0:24:42 > 0:24:44Cherry's face is a strumpet's face.

0:24:44 > 0:24:46Cherry's face is a slutty face.

0:24:46 > 0:24:48Cherry's face is a slaggish face.

0:24:48 > 0:24:50HE GROANS

0:24:52 > 0:24:53What am I doing?

0:24:53 > 0:24:55Having fun.

0:24:55 > 0:24:57I don't want to do this.

0:24:58 > 0:25:03End up...eaten with bitterness.

0:25:05 > 0:25:12This kind of inane avoidance never helped anyone.

0:25:12 > 0:25:14It has to be faced up to.

0:25:14 > 0:25:16You know?

0:25:16 > 0:25:18OK, I loved her, fine.

0:25:19 > 0:25:25I was betrayed, fine... The pain will never go away,

0:25:25 > 0:25:26unless I face it head-on.

0:25:37 > 0:25:41- Oh!- Ta-da! You can't get rid of me today.

0:25:41 > 0:25:45No, I just realised, I didn't get your mobile number.

0:25:45 > 0:25:46What am I like?

0:25:46 > 0:25:48Shall I serve the spaghetti?

0:25:48 > 0:25:50Give it a couple more minutes, love.

0:25:50 > 0:25:51Are you having your tea?

0:25:51 > 0:25:53Yes. Bit of a celebration for Ellie.

0:25:53 > 0:25:56Well, that's why I...

0:25:56 > 0:25:59Look, I'm sorry. We're very busy people.

0:25:59 > 0:26:01And we do have a lot of family already.

0:26:01 > 0:26:03Too many, to be honest.

0:26:04 > 0:26:06You should see us at Christmas. Wall-to-wall parties.

0:26:06 > 0:26:09When everyone gets together it's like a mad house.

0:26:09 > 0:26:11Sounds fun.

0:26:11 > 0:26:13But it's been nice to meet you.

0:26:14 > 0:26:19Right. I understand. I'm very busy myself, actually.

0:26:19 > 0:26:22In fact, I should probably get going.

0:26:23 > 0:26:25You know, things to do.

0:26:25 > 0:26:27Well, all the best.

0:26:29 > 0:26:30Bye.

0:26:35 > 0:26:38She was a bit full-on.

0:26:38 > 0:26:39Who was it?

0:26:39 > 0:26:42That woman from the surgery. Don't worry, I got rid.

0:26:42 > 0:26:45Poor Ellie, you could do without someone

0:26:45 > 0:26:47going on about herself on your important day.

0:26:56 > 0:27:02- Bit of squash for you, dad.- Here we go. Hope you're hungry. It's your favourite.

0:27:07 > 0:27:10You know, I've worked with a lot of father/son doctor teams,

0:27:10 > 0:27:12but this is my first mother/son.

0:27:12 > 0:27:13Except I'm not a doctor.

0:27:13 > 0:27:15That cut looks rather nasty.

0:27:15 > 0:27:17Would you mind telling me how you got it?

0:27:17 > 0:27:19He won't let me touch him anymore.

0:27:19 > 0:27:20What do you want to talk about?

0:27:22 > 0:27:23Women are weird.

0:27:23 > 0:27:26Father O'Brien specialises in these matters.

0:27:26 > 0:27:28It's just a run of the mill prescription.

0:27:28 > 0:27:30- Hand it over, will you?- No, I won't.

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