0:01:07 > 0:01:09THEY TALK QUIETLY
0:01:12 > 0:01:14No, no, no. You can't go yet.
0:01:14 > 0:01:15I'm already late.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18One more minute. We never have enough time together.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23I wish my room was closer to town.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27My mum would go mental if she knew I was seeing you instead of revising.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29Maybe if I met her, she would like me.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31It wouldn't make any difference, trust me.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34Not even if I told her I'm crazy about you?
0:01:34 > 0:01:36I really have to go.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38I hate being without you.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42I could meet you after your first class?
0:01:42 > 0:01:43I've got a full day.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47I'll call you.
0:01:47 > 0:01:48Promise.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56Good morning. Ready for the interviews?
0:01:56 > 0:01:58Keen as mustard.
0:01:59 > 0:02:00Ooh, mustard!
0:02:00 > 0:02:03There are a million other things I'd rather be doing, too, but...
0:02:03 > 0:02:07Now, you see, custard cream! That would be perfect.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11Having the room repainted. Red is getting on my nerves.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14Well, I'll leave everything in your capable hands.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- Really?- Just as long as it's finished by the time I get back from my holidays.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21You can leave the whole thing to me.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27Actually, I'll pick something out from the chart later myself.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- Ready?- Lay on, Macduff.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40So, how exactly did you get lumbered with all this, then?
0:02:40 > 0:02:42Mate of my at the youth club runs it,
0:02:42 > 0:02:44but he broke his collarbone at the weekend.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46So he's dumped it all on you?
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Basically. It's only short term.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51- That's what you think. - I can handle it.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55Um, where are all these kids from anyway?
0:02:55 > 0:02:58Er, mainly Eastern European. Polish, Croatian...
0:02:58 > 0:03:00They're studying English at a language school.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04Apparently, the tricky bit is finding new host families.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- Hey.- Edin? How is it going? - Good, thanks.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10What are you doing here, then? Injured?
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- No, no. Just wanted to have a quick chat.- Oh, right.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18Sorry, Mandy, this is one of our overseas students, Edin, from...
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- Croatia.- Nice to meet you. Are you enjoying England?
0:03:21 > 0:03:26- Definitely. - Good. Well, I'll leave you two to it.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31So, what's the story with training? It's been weeks.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33I know. I'm sorry.
0:03:33 > 0:03:34What's her name?
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Seriously, mate, you're the best player there.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40And you're our only left-footer. We need you back, man.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42That's not the problem. It's the flat.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45Thought you liked staying at your mate's.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47It's not great. He's never there.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49It's kind of lonely.
0:03:49 > 0:03:50OK.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54So, I was thinking, if there were any host families?
0:03:54 > 0:03:56I don't think there's anything free right now.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00I can check. All right?
0:04:01 > 0:04:04Let's have a look at what we've got. We had one family,
0:04:04 > 0:04:07but I think they're off the list now.
0:04:07 > 0:04:08Yeah.
0:04:08 > 0:04:13I think the girl that was staying with these people has gone back to Poland.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16I can try, mate, but I'm not making you any promises.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18Thank you.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- OK. I've got to get back to work. I'll speak to you later.- OK.
0:04:22 > 0:04:27Oh, and you're going to owe me for this. No more skipping practice.
0:04:27 > 0:04:28OK.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36Now, I've streamlined the whole process. I've devised a core selection grid.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- A what?- We take the principle interview evaluations,
0:04:39 > 0:04:42convert them into a series of marks, then merge them over into the final grid.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46And the candidate with the highest overall scores at the end of the day is our man.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Or woman.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50Sounds, um, mechanical.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53I prefer efficient and economical. Trust me.
0:04:53 > 0:04:58Or what about a chat to get the measure of him or her?
0:04:58 > 0:05:00Heston, this is the 21st century.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02There is such a thing as fair selection.
0:05:02 > 0:05:03What about gut instinct?
0:05:03 > 0:05:05KNOCK AT DOOR
0:05:05 > 0:05:07The first candidate is here. Shall I send him in?
0:05:07 > 0:05:09Thank you.
0:05:16 > 0:05:17KEVIN GROANS
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- Do you want another?- No.- All right!
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- I just want him to get here. - You're beginning to stress me out.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25Let's go over the strategy one more time.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- Again?- Yes. I just want to make sure that we've got everything right.
0:05:30 > 0:05:34We cooperate as willingly and easily as we can,
0:05:34 > 0:05:37make him believe that we will do absolutely anything to get a baby.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42Got to hook him in with the minimum waste of time.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45"The quicker you trick him, the quicker you nick him,"
0:05:45 > 0:05:47as my old DI used to say.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49- The quicker we make him smell a rat, - Well, why would he?
0:05:49 > 0:05:52I think we've got to give it more edge.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54Otherwise we're going to look like pushovers.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56We've got to be more realistic.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- Yeah, but surely if we do that... - He's a businessman.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01He'll respond to a challenge. He'll sell himself to us.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03He'll sell us the baby.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05Making him suspicious.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07But he will be anyway.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10Oh, I need more coffee.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16I'm sorry. Natalia was a one-off.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19I just think Edin misses being part of a family.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21My mum and dad both work from home,
0:06:21 > 0:06:23so I'm not used to being on my own so much.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27I hadn't really intended to have any more students this year
0:06:27 > 0:06:29and my daughter is studying for exams.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31It's an important time for her.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33Is it broken?
0:06:33 > 0:06:37Oh, everything keeps coming out dirtier than before it went in.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- The arms, they're probably blocked. - Really?
0:06:40 > 0:06:43My mum, she owns the same make. Can I take a look?
0:06:43 > 0:06:44Be my guest.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53I hadn't considered having a male student before.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56Well, I don't want you to feel pressured. This is your home.
0:06:58 > 0:06:59How long were you thinking?
0:07:06 > 0:07:08You'd like to take a seat...
0:07:08 > 0:07:11This is Dr Heston Carter.
0:07:11 > 0:07:13Right, let's get started, shall we?
0:07:13 > 0:07:16Now, the question is in three parts.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Firstly, could you tell us how your previous clinical experiences
0:07:19 > 0:07:20relate to the demands of this post?
0:07:20 > 0:07:23Secondly, how do you envisage
0:07:23 > 0:07:25the ongoing changes of fund-holding status affecting the post?
0:07:25 > 0:07:27And thirdly...
0:07:27 > 0:07:29HE GROANS
0:07:29 > 0:07:33And thirdly, what you see as the main challenges you would face, if appointed?
0:07:33 > 0:07:35Could we break that down into something a bit more digestible?
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- It's already in three sections. - Yes, but it's very wordy nonetheless.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41Shall we let the candidate answer?
0:07:41 > 0:07:44Absolutely. If he understood the question.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46Over to you.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49So, how many islands are there in all?
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- Over a thousand. - Wow, I must go. It sounds beautiful.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54You should visit North Dalmatia in spring.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56The water is like crystal.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00Didn't know you were sponsored by the Croatian Tourist Board, mate.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02Hi, sweetie. This is my daughter, Kate.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05This is Chris Reid. He's running the host family programme.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07Just temporarily. Hi.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11And THIS is our new host student, Edin. Edin...?
0:08:11 > 0:08:13Korana. Hi.
0:08:13 > 0:08:14Hi.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17Fortunately, Edin is an expert in fixing dishwashers.
0:08:17 > 0:08:18I'm not done yet.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21I thought you said after Natalya had gone...
0:08:21 > 0:08:25It's just a trial. If it interferes with your studies, we'll reconsider.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29It might be nice to have a man around the house.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35Take your time, Alasdair.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37It's Al.
0:08:37 > 0:08:38Which answer do you want?
0:08:41 > 0:08:42The questions were...
0:08:42 > 0:08:44I know. I'm asking which answer you want?
0:08:44 > 0:08:48I mean, it kind of depends on the parameters you've defined for this interview process,
0:08:48 > 0:08:50doesn't it?
0:08:50 > 0:08:52There's one, the textbook answer.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Two, the post-med-school, hospital,
0:08:57 > 0:08:59"I've been there, seen and done it" answer.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02Or three, the careerist GP -
0:09:02 > 0:09:05practical, "dealing with realities" answer.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- How about four.- Your- answer?
0:09:10 > 0:09:12Any answer would be good.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14I don't have an opinion.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17I have opinions, just not on this issue.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20But this is an interview.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22If you don't offer an opinion, then...
0:09:22 > 0:09:25You don't think that GP commissioning is going to affect you?
0:09:25 > 0:09:26I didn't say that.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28Then what are you saying?
0:09:28 > 0:09:30I don't feel I'm in a position to comment on it
0:09:30 > 0:09:32with any kind of authority.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35It's not within the realm of my experience.
0:09:35 > 0:09:36So far.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39What ARE your areas of special interest?
0:09:39 > 0:09:40That's not the next question.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42Neuroscience.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45Molecular, cellular, developmental, structural, functional,
0:09:45 > 0:09:48evolutionary, computational.
0:09:48 > 0:09:51There's some amazing stuff going on that I'd love to be part of.
0:09:51 > 0:09:52So you're keen on research?
0:09:52 > 0:09:54Of course.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56And you don't plan on being a GP long term?
0:10:01 > 0:10:04Every body is connected to a brain.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07Every brain is controlling a body.
0:10:07 > 0:10:12Being a GP, presented every day with a diverse range of conditions,
0:10:12 > 0:10:16has to sharpen up diagnostic and investigative faculties.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18You're interested in what makes people tick?
0:10:20 > 0:10:22Of course, the metaphor of a clockwork mechanism
0:10:22 > 0:10:25is an oversimplification.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28We're dealing with something way more sophisticated.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- Digital not analogue. - Fascinating stuff.
0:10:31 > 0:10:36Not fascinating enough for you to complete your PhD?
0:10:38 > 0:10:42I decided to...take a step back.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45A broader view of medical practise might help me to decide
0:10:45 > 0:10:49where I really want to focus my energies...later in my career.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Shall we just get back to the original question?
0:10:52 > 0:10:54Yes, all right. For the purposes of this interview,
0:10:54 > 0:11:00could you answer the next question in more basic and...
0:11:00 > 0:11:02simpler terminology?
0:11:02 > 0:11:04Depends on the question.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06Why do you want this job?
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- KATE:- What are you doing here? You think this is a good idea?
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- EDIN:- Yes. We can see each other
0:11:16 > 0:11:19whenever we like, when your mum goes out.
0:11:19 > 0:11:20I can't believe you've done this!
0:11:20 > 0:11:22It will be fun!
0:11:22 > 0:11:26You can't stay here. You do realise that?
0:11:26 > 0:11:28MUM: Would you like more tea? I'm just making some.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32Um, no, I should be off, actually, as long as you're happy?
0:11:34 > 0:11:36DOOR OPENS
0:11:36 > 0:11:39Oh, hi. I wondered where you were.
0:11:39 > 0:11:40Sorry.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43No, it's fine. I just got on with things.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45Mrs Harman and her flaky skin.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47Anyway, how are you?
0:11:49 > 0:11:51All right? You look a bit...
0:11:51 > 0:11:54I'm fine. Just having... one of those days, you know?
0:11:55 > 0:11:57- What is it?- I don't know. Um...
0:11:59 > 0:12:01I'm missing the kids, I think.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04Yeah, it's a difficult time.
0:12:04 > 0:12:05You have to be careful.
0:12:05 > 0:12:09Jane Juggins, a friend of mine from the PCT,
0:12:09 > 0:12:11her boy went to university last year
0:12:11 > 0:12:14and it was shortly after that that all her problems kicked off.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19Her husband started being all weird and secretive
0:12:19 > 0:12:22and always working late, always disappearing off with some excuse.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25There were other little things, too.
0:12:25 > 0:12:30He started dressing differently, he had a haircut.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33Anyway, it turned out he was having an affair.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35Big surprise(!)
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Oh. Not that I was implying...
0:12:39 > 0:12:41I'm not saying that... Cos, you know,
0:12:41 > 0:12:44your Rob he's, um, you know.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47Ruby Ripple?
0:12:51 > 0:12:52I think I should...
0:12:55 > 0:12:57DOOR OPENS
0:12:59 > 0:13:02DOOR CLOSES SHE SIGHS
0:13:02 > 0:13:04Come and eat, Edin.
0:13:04 > 0:13:06Nearly done.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08OK.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10Not hungry?
0:13:10 > 0:13:15I was thinking I could take Edin out, show him around.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- Don't you have some revision to do? - It's not urgent.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20Oh, come on, sweetie.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30So, what exactly is the problem?
0:13:30 > 0:13:31Er...
0:13:33 > 0:13:37You ARE joking? So he got you to move him in to his girlfriend's house?
0:13:37 > 0:13:40Basically. I feel like a right prat.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43Cocky little sod! What are you going to do?
0:13:43 > 0:13:47I don't know. I mean, they're both legal.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50What? They were seeing each other anyway!
0:13:50 > 0:13:55You know, what they get up to is not really my responsibility, is it?
0:13:55 > 0:13:57Yeah, but if it's in her mum's house...
0:13:57 > 0:14:01You're not really thinking of leaving him there?
0:14:01 > 0:14:03Chris! Are you mad?!
0:14:03 > 0:14:06If it gets out that you placed a kid you were friendly with
0:14:06 > 0:14:09in his girlfriend's house, without her mum knowing...
0:14:09 > 0:14:13Can't you see how that looks? What will the other families think?
0:14:13 > 0:14:16Slow down, all right. I didn't know, did I?
0:14:16 > 0:14:19Yeah, but you do now. So you'd better get him out.
0:14:19 > 0:14:20And quick.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28So candidate number three was the tall one.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30The blonde?
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- No. The tall one was the brunette. - Really?
0:14:32 > 0:14:34Have you nearly finished?
0:14:34 > 0:14:37And candidate two was the one with the funny mouth?
0:14:37 > 0:14:39Funny mouth?
0:14:39 > 0:14:41Yeah. Strange enunciation. He chewed his words.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43Like a camel.
0:14:43 > 0:14:44Did you actually make notes?
0:14:44 > 0:14:47Yeah, I drew a camel next to number two.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49Can we get this finished?
0:14:49 > 0:14:51I am endeavouring to do exactly that.
0:14:51 > 0:14:55- I don't know why this process has become so convoluted. - Well, here's a clue!
0:14:56 > 0:15:00Blind me with your mathematical magic.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- We're going to offer the job to Alasdair Haskey anyway.- I doubt that.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06I didn't score him very highly on appearance and presentation.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09What possible bearing does that have on his suitability?
0:15:09 > 0:15:10HE TYPES
0:15:10 > 0:15:12Speak, O Oracle!
0:15:15 > 0:15:18Well, the results are not entirely conclusive.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- Meaning?- Several of the candidates have identical overall scores.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23Which is quite low, surprisingly.
0:15:23 > 0:15:25- Including Alasdair?- Hmm.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28Right, It's been a complete waste of time.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31OK, the points system wasn't entirely a fair representation.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34Right, cut to the chase. I am not wasting another day interviewing.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36We give the job to Alasdair Haskey.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39He wasn't necessarily the best candidate.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41He may not have ticked all your shiny boxes.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44He showed a lot more originality. Agreed?
0:15:44 > 0:15:47Now, the candidates are waiting outside.
0:15:47 > 0:15:48We have to make a decision.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50He's the only credible choice.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- Why are you being like this? - You really need to ask?
0:15:55 > 0:15:59I thought you'd be pleased. All I wanted was for us to be closer.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01There's close and then there's way too close!
0:16:01 > 0:16:05Are you worried about your mum? Because we're getting on well.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07You're not listening! Again!
0:16:07 > 0:16:08If my mum finds out about this,
0:16:08 > 0:16:12she'll probably kick me out as well as you!
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- Kate, please...- Stop it. - Kate, I love you.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16No.
0:16:16 > 0:16:20I'm sorry, I'm confused. What exactly is the problem?
0:16:22 > 0:16:24It's my fault.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26I know it might seem like a bit of a quick U-turn,
0:16:26 > 0:16:28but, having given it some thought,
0:16:28 > 0:16:31I think Edin would be better off staying where he was.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34I thought he wanted to experience the whole family environment.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36I think he's actually coping OK.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39And to be honest, it might do him some good
0:16:39 > 0:16:42to spend life here a bit more independently.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44I don't appreciate being messed around like this.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46One minute you want me to take him in,
0:16:46 > 0:16:48the next you don't think it's a good idea.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50I know, and I can only apologise.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52So what has changed?
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- KATE:- Get off me! You're not listening!
0:16:57 > 0:16:59No, no, your interview technique was spot on.
0:16:59 > 0:17:02If anything, I think you were slightly over-qualified.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06So, Alasdair...
0:17:06 > 0:17:07- Al.- Al.
0:17:07 > 0:17:12Um, the position is yours. I presume you are happy to accept?
0:17:12 > 0:17:14Er...yeah.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18Marvellous. Marvellous. Welcome to the team.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22Um, we're having a get-together tomorrow night. A quiz night.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25Perhaps you'd like to pop along and show your face?
0:17:25 > 0:17:27OK.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30You can sign all the necessities then.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35Right. Well...I'll see you then.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37Yep. Thank you very much...Al.
0:17:41 > 0:17:43- Kate.- Get off me!
0:17:43 > 0:17:45What the hell is going on?!
0:17:45 > 0:17:46We're in love!
0:17:46 > 0:17:48Kate?
0:17:48 > 0:17:50We're not! We've been on a couple of dates.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52Wait for me downstairs. Now!
0:17:58 > 0:17:59Did he hurt you?
0:17:59 > 0:18:01No. I'm fine.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05I'm so sorry, Mum. I didn't know he was going to do this, honestly.
0:18:05 > 0:18:06It's OK, sweetie.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09I promise, if I had any idea they were seeing each other,
0:18:09 > 0:18:11I wouldn't have considered bringing him here.
0:18:11 > 0:18:13It's not exactly as if I knew anything about it!
0:18:13 > 0:18:15It's totally my mistake, and...
0:18:15 > 0:18:17I should have acted as soon as I found out.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20What do you mean, "as soon as you found out"?
0:18:20 > 0:18:21How long have you known?
0:18:21 > 0:18:23Well, only this afternoon, but...
0:18:25 > 0:18:27I didn't know he was going to turn up here, I swear.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- I will be going above your head with this.- Yeah, OK.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35Now, get him out of my house!
0:18:37 > 0:18:38I'm so sorry.
0:18:38 > 0:18:39Oh...
0:18:40 > 0:18:43A doctor should be someone that you look up to.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46Someone who demands respect.
0:18:46 > 0:18:47Laters.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49I think not.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- So, have you made your choice yet? - What? Oh, yes.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56I'm going to go with that one.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- Minty mist?- No, that one.
0:19:00 > 0:19:02Cabbage drab?
0:19:02 > 0:19:04Yes, with a plain white ceiling.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31- POLICE RADIO:- 'He's here. Over.'
0:19:31 > 0:19:34- Ready?- No.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43- Come in.- How are you?- I'm fine. And you?- Yeah, very well.- Go through.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- Nice to see you again.- And you. - You've got a lovely place here.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50Thank you. Take a seat.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53- Would you like a drink?- No, thanks.
0:19:53 > 0:19:55If you don't mind, I'll just plunge straight in.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- It'd be great to get to know you both a bit better.- Likewise.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00I'm very happy to answer any questions you have.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02Um, Rob, you work with computers?
0:20:02 > 0:20:05Yep. I'm an IT consultant. I troubleshoot for financial firms.
0:20:05 > 0:20:06It's very boring.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- OK. And you work from home?- I do sometimes, yeah.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12That's good for the security and stability of the child, to have family around them a lot.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- That's what we thought. - And you, Lyn?
0:20:15 > 0:20:19Um, I work part-time for a small marketing firm.
0:20:19 > 0:20:20It's mostly on the phone
0:20:20 > 0:20:22but I sometimes get out to meet the clients.
0:20:22 > 0:20:26Nice little job but I've got plenty of time left over.
0:20:26 > 0:20:30- You lived here long?- No, not really. - But we are settled now.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- OK. Pets? - TOGETHER:- We had a cat.- I'm allergic.
0:20:33 > 0:20:38We-We-We did have, but it got run over.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- And you've got plenty of room? - Tons.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42Far too much for just the two of us.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44Mind if I have a look around?
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- It's standard procedure. - Yeah, of course.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- Where would you like to start? - Where's your baby going to sleep?
0:20:52 > 0:20:55I was hoping you were going to ask that!
0:20:56 > 0:20:58After you.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03I really do appreciate you being so understanding.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05I'm so sorry again for all the trouble.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08And, of course, I'll pay for your dishwasher to be repaired.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10Don't worry. I'd sooner deal with it myself.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12OK.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14- Well, bye, then.- Bye.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28The cot registers the temperature with an alarm system.
0:21:28 > 0:21:29You can't be too careful.
0:21:29 > 0:21:32Absolutely. A baby is a precious thing.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36Yeah. Which is why we want to know exactly where ours is coming from.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38Let me put your minds at rest.
0:21:38 > 0:21:43This process is fully legalised by the Kovenian authorities.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45All our children and staff are fully vetted and checked.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49But we only have your word for that.
0:21:49 > 0:21:50Not that we don't trust you.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54We just want to make sure that you're going to keep to the deal, that's all.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57That our baby is going to be OK.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00I promise you, the welfare of our children is our biggest concern.
0:22:00 > 0:22:02Now, if you're not sure
0:22:02 > 0:22:05if you want to proceed or not, you need to tell me now.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09- We have a very long waiting list. I don't want to pressure you... - No, no, no. It's fine.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11Look, I'm not accusing you of anything.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16I just haven't seen any official proof that you can deliver what you're saying.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- I'm not prepared to just hand over the money...- Rob...
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- ..without any guarantees.- Rob!
0:22:21 > 0:22:24No, it's fine. I understand.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28It's perfectly natural to feel anxious at this whole process.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31We prefer our clients to ask us as many questions as we ask you.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33That's how we build trust.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37These are our agencies' licensed fostering documents,
0:22:37 > 0:22:39signed and approved by the state social services.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43Now, if you have any other concerns or need any other documentation,
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- then please ask and I'll be happy to...- No, this is... This is fine.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50It's... It's fine.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53I just wanted to see something in black and white, that's all.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55Of course.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57No problem.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02OK. My old room is still free.
0:23:02 > 0:23:04Good. Sorted.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08Look, what's done is done, mate. OK?
0:23:08 > 0:23:10You were way out of line.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12But I really, really liked her. I just wanted...
0:23:12 > 0:23:15It's not what Kate wanted, though, was it?
0:23:15 > 0:23:16You've got to move on.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19I was lonely.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21We've all been there.
0:23:23 > 0:23:28They love the chase, then as soon as it gets a bit serious, mate, they're off.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30Trust me, you're not alone.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32But this is not the way.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34I know.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38I'll give you a lift on one condition.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42That you make training every week. No excuses.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44- OK.- All right? Yeah.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49HE SIGHS
0:23:49 > 0:23:52So, you're really prepared for this?
0:23:52 > 0:23:56Becoming a parent again overnight is no easy thing.
0:23:56 > 0:23:58We've talked about it over and over.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01And really, for me, it's like getting a second chance.
0:24:01 > 0:24:05I know I can be a better father this time round.
0:24:06 > 0:24:08Cos looking back, I-I...
0:24:08 > 0:24:10Just wasn't patient enough, was I, love?
0:24:10 > 0:24:14I got all caught up in the discipline, organising everything.
0:24:14 > 0:24:17I never really learned to enjoy the time I had with them.
0:24:17 > 0:24:19So now I want to do it right.
0:24:19 > 0:24:20I want this baby...
0:24:22 > 0:24:25..our baby, to be completely loved.
0:24:26 > 0:24:30We're good together, so I know we can be really good parents.
0:24:30 > 0:24:33I mean, whatever this child has experienced in Kovenia,
0:24:33 > 0:24:36we know that we can offer so much more.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39Right, I think that's all I need.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41Um...
0:24:41 > 0:24:44Look, this is a difficult process.
0:24:44 > 0:24:48I just want to thank you for being so patient and welcoming me into your home.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51- Thank you, too. - So, what happens now?
0:24:51 > 0:24:55Well, from my end, I am extremely happy.
0:24:55 > 0:24:57So, really, it's now down to you.
0:24:57 > 0:24:59Do you still want to proceed?
0:25:12 > 0:25:14Target leaving now. Over.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23That was a hell of a performance. I didn't know you had it in you.
0:25:23 > 0:25:26I've got many hidden talents. You were pretty convincing yourself.
0:25:26 > 0:25:28You swung it, though.
0:25:33 > 0:25:35"The Sweeney" RINGTONE
0:25:37 > 0:25:38Karen?
0:25:38 > 0:25:40'I was getting worried.'
0:25:40 > 0:25:44Oh, I'm sorry, love. It's... It's really been hectic.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47What, did you not get any of my messages?
0:25:47 > 0:25:49I've just been up to my ears in it.
0:25:49 > 0:25:53Did you not have a free ten seconds just to check.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55I'm really sorry, love
0:25:55 > 0:25:57Why didn't you tell me that you were getting up early
0:25:57 > 0:26:00cos I would've got up with you, you know? Just...
0:26:00 > 0:26:02'I forgot. I've had so much on.'
0:26:04 > 0:26:07Listen, love, I am sorry. And I will make it up to you.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10Yeah, you will. Dinner's on you.
0:26:10 > 0:26:11'Great. Yeah.'
0:26:11 > 0:26:13Whenever you want.
0:26:13 > 0:26:14'Don't creep.'
0:26:14 > 0:26:18I just want us to spend some time together.
0:26:18 > 0:26:20'Yeah. So do I.'
0:26:20 > 0:26:22Boss!
0:26:22 > 0:26:24What's that?
0:26:24 > 0:26:25Er, what d'you mean?
0:26:25 > 0:26:28- Where are you?- 'Look, you know I can't talk about that.'
0:26:28 > 0:26:30- Are you still at work? - 'Yes. Listen...'
0:26:30 > 0:26:33Why don't we make it a date? We'll go to that posh French place
0:26:33 > 0:26:36'that you like the look of. OK?'
0:26:36 > 0:26:39He's staying at a hotel near the station.
0:26:39 > 0:26:43That gives us no lead to where he's keeping the children.
0:26:43 > 0:26:44Did they speak to the hotel staff?
0:26:45 > 0:26:47Nothing.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50Karen? Look, I've really got to go, love.
0:26:50 > 0:26:53- OK.- 'Right, I'll... I'll see you back home, OK?'
0:26:53 > 0:26:55'Bye.'
0:27:02 > 0:27:04Oi! Sonny!
0:27:04 > 0:27:07HE CACKLES
0:27:07 > 0:27:12- What time are you going to be back? - I don't know. Late, I guess.- Great(!)
0:27:12 > 0:27:15Who was the last British prime minister not to have a wife?
0:27:15 > 0:27:18- Thatcher!- Correct.- Yes!
0:27:18 > 0:27:21Are you ready, or do you need more time?
0:27:21 > 0:27:23No. We're ready. Everything's in place. We can't wait.
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