0:00:27 > 0:00:29"I might not be there with you
0:00:29 > 0:00:33"to read my speech on this,
0:00:33 > 0:00:34"your most special day...
0:00:36 > 0:00:40"..but I wanted to say to Connor,
0:00:40 > 0:00:41"If you can...
0:00:44 > 0:00:46"If you can love my daughter
0:00:46 > 0:00:50"as I have...loved her mother,
0:00:50 > 0:00:51"with...
0:00:52 > 0:00:54"with...
0:00:54 > 0:00:58"honesty and commitment...
0:01:00 > 0:01:04"Respect and adoration..."
0:01:08 > 0:01:10Why's this so hard?
0:01:10 > 0:01:11Stress.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15Your dad would be so proud of you.
0:01:16 > 0:01:17Come here.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22Everything's going to be fine.
0:01:23 > 0:01:24Yeah.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29Ah! What happened?
0:01:29 > 0:01:31Fell down some stairs. Slipped a disk.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33Where was he?
0:01:33 > 0:01:35St Alexander's Primary.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37Oh! Them poor kids.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39The end of innocence.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43Christmas is far too commercialised for my liking.
0:01:43 > 0:01:48It should be a spiritual time, not an excuse to spend money.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52Presents, stamps,
0:01:52 > 0:01:55wrapping paper, Sellotape.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58Mrs Tembe, have you ever seen A Christmas Carol?
0:01:59 > 0:02:01Yes, I have.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04And I am not Scrooge, if that's what you are inferring.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08So we can't persuade you to join us at the Icon for Christmas lunch?
0:02:08 > 0:02:11Three courses for a tenner, as many crackers as you can pull?
0:02:11 > 0:02:13Thank you, but no. I have a packed lunch.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17Good morning. How may I help you?
0:02:17 > 0:02:20I have an...appointment with Dr Carter.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22All right. Please, take a seat.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26PHONE RINGS
0:02:26 > 0:02:29The Mill Health Centre. How may I help you?
0:02:29 > 0:02:31One moment.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33(Dr Tyler, it is your mother.)
0:02:33 > 0:02:35I'm out. Or better still - dead.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42Hello, I am so sorry. He is unavailable at the moment.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44Would you care to leave a message?
0:02:44 > 0:02:46Mary gave...
0:02:46 > 0:02:49the ch...
0:02:49 > 0:02:50the child a biscuit.
0:02:52 > 0:02:53Have a seat.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58There's been a marked reduction in fluency since last week.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00Are you still doing the exercises?
0:03:00 > 0:03:04I...I'm saying it in my head first,
0:03:04 > 0:03:06picturing the words,
0:03:06 > 0:03:08and breathing out as I speak.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11And you feel well? No other symptoms?
0:03:12 > 0:03:15I could give you some sedatives.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19Have you thought any more about the DAF machine we discussed earlier?
0:03:19 > 0:03:21Actually, that would be...great.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24Don't worry. Most brides feel jittery on their big day.
0:03:24 > 0:03:25It's perfectly normal.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30I thought you were off today?
0:03:30 > 0:03:32Sorry, not sure I got the memo
0:03:32 > 0:03:34saying I had to run my diary past you.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36Jas has invited us to Christmas lunch at the Icon.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38Mmm! Warm white wine,
0:03:38 > 0:03:41chewy cold turkey and an hour of shop talk. No, thanks!
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- Have you ever seen him smile?- Mm. Week ago last Thursday, I think.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50Give my best to your mum, thank her for the invite.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- Tell her I wouldn't miss it for the world.- See you at the hotel.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56Connor's a very lucky man.
0:03:56 > 0:03:57Mrs Tembe, when you have a minute,
0:03:57 > 0:04:00would you find the number for the nearest DAF suppliers?
0:04:00 > 0:04:02Of course, Dr Carter.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05Christmas starts now!
0:04:05 > 0:04:06Tell me again why I'm coming.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09Because it's Christmas and this is what people do.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12They spend quality time with work colleagues and spread the goodwill.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Ho, ho, ho(!)
0:04:24 > 0:04:25PHONE RINGS
0:04:29 > 0:04:31Well, hello.
0:04:31 > 0:04:32'Hey.'
0:04:32 > 0:04:34For what do I owe the pleasure?
0:04:34 > 0:04:38Well, I remembered you saying you were off this afternoon.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41I've got a couple of hours free, if you fancy meeting up.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45An excellent suggestion. Where do you fancy?
0:04:46 > 0:04:48How about a walk in the park?
0:04:48 > 0:04:51Now when you say a walk, you don't mean a five-mile sprint?
0:04:51 > 0:04:53Very funny.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55'Count me in.'
0:04:55 > 0:04:58Great. I'll text you the address.
0:04:58 > 0:04:59Awaiting orders, Major.
0:05:06 > 0:05:07LAUGHTER
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- Why did Santa's helper see the doctor?- I don't know.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13Cos he had low "elf" esteem!
0:05:13 > 0:05:15Oh! Wait, OK.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19What athlete is warmest in winter?
0:05:19 > 0:05:20A long jumper!
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- Kev?- I'll pass, thanks.
0:05:24 > 0:05:25Me, me, me!
0:05:25 > 0:05:30Yes! I know it's mental at my age, but I just love Christmas.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- The shopping. The presents. - The drinking.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35Every year, we used to have a Christmas Eve party.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38My dad used to dress up as the Christmas wizard
0:05:38 > 0:05:41and give presents to me and all my mates. It was well embarrassing.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43That's expensive!
0:05:43 > 0:05:46We were press-ganged into volunteering at homeless shelters.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48My mum used to wind me up with the mistletoe,
0:05:48 > 0:05:50threatened to kiss all my mates.
0:05:52 > 0:05:53Aw, diddums.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- Eh?- Want to hear a real Christmas story?
0:05:55 > 0:05:59How about the one where the mum gets laid off and the kid doesn't get any presents?
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- You?- Cried all through Boxing Day, poor old cow.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08Now that's what I call a proper Christmas!
0:06:10 > 0:06:12Excuse me.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15Wow.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17Downer or what?
0:06:17 > 0:06:19He's got stuff going on.
0:06:19 > 0:06:20Don't we all?
0:06:20 > 0:06:23If the waitress comes, I'll have the full works.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30BELL RINGS
0:06:31 > 0:06:33You're stressed.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36Really? You should be a doctor, you're a natural(!)
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Dads are supposed to be there,
0:06:40 > 0:06:43teach you how to swim, ride a bike,
0:06:43 > 0:06:47do equations, talk you through your first hot date.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49I didn't have any of that,
0:06:49 > 0:06:51which must mean I don't have a dad.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55Have a nice lunch.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02I'm sorry, I tried everyone I know. It's just too short notice.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05DAF? What does that stand for?
0:07:05 > 0:07:08Delayed Auditory Feedback. You wear an earpiece,
0:07:08 > 0:07:11it plays your speech back with a slight delay. It seems to work.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15If it's a matter of someone going to get it, I can. There's time.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- Yeah, but the nearest is in Swansea. - Thanks for trying.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20Heston. How lovely to see you.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22You too. You look wonderful.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24Thank you.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26I was hoping to help Rachael with William's speech.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29I've offered to read it. Take the pressure off her, but...
0:07:29 > 0:07:31Dad asked me. I promised.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33I know, I know. You're so like your dad.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35Once you set your mind on something...
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- Did you ever meet him, Doctor? - Mm.- Great guy.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41Funny, generous. Never judged anyone.
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- We were at St Phil's together. - Back in the Dark Ages!
0:07:44 > 0:07:47Now, my only daughter is about to get married.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- I think that calls for some champagne, don't you?- Oh, yes.
0:07:50 > 0:07:51Heston?
0:07:56 > 0:07:58Sweetheart. You OK?
0:07:58 > 0:08:00Fine.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02You just...
0:08:02 > 0:08:03You seem miles away.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05No, I...I'm fine.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09Not having second thoughts?
0:08:09 > 0:08:11No!
0:08:12 > 0:08:13As if.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18You're not being indiscreet.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21He behaved badly. At least now we know why.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24Just cos his dad's suddenly come into his life,
0:08:24 > 0:08:26he doesn't have to do it. He does have a choice.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- How long's he got, do you know? - Pretty sick, by all accounts.
0:08:30 > 0:08:31Poor Kev.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34Just before Christmas.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36Do you think we should talk to him?
0:08:36 > 0:08:38Absolutely not. He'd go ballistic.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40This is just between us, OK?
0:08:42 > 0:08:45Go on. Go.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47It's bad luck.
0:08:47 > 0:08:49You're not pregnant?
0:08:49 > 0:08:51- No.- Because I wouldn't mind.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55Seriously. Whatever you want.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57I...I know.
0:08:58 > 0:08:59Hey.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02Next time we see each other, it'll be at the altar.
0:09:02 > 0:09:03We'll be Mr and Mrs Evans.
0:09:05 > 0:09:06Weird, eh?
0:09:08 > 0:09:11You make me so happy, Rach.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13Luckiest day of my life, the day I met you.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16It was for me, too.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20See you in church.
0:09:27 > 0:09:28To young love.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31How long have they been together?
0:09:31 > 0:09:33Three years.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37I wasn't sure at first, but he makes Rachael so happy
0:09:37 > 0:09:40and William adored him.
0:09:40 > 0:09:41You must miss him.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44More than I can say.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47You know Rachael's stammer started the day he died?
0:09:48 > 0:09:51Grief affects people in all sorts of ways.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54She always was Daddy's girl
0:09:54 > 0:09:58but William being a surgeon, a life-saver - he was her hero.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02Course, there's a price to pay for that.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05Long hours. On call most weekends.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10A man like that, you have to share him with the rest of the world.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12Can't have been easy.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16When we got the diagnosis,
0:10:16 > 0:10:21I thought he'd be terrified, guilty at not spending more time with us.
0:10:22 > 0:10:23He was euphoric.
0:10:24 > 0:10:28This was to be his last great adventure...
0:10:33 > 0:10:35SHE SOBS
0:10:37 > 0:10:40How can I carry on without him, Heston?
0:10:42 > 0:10:45No-one is going to forget William.
0:10:45 > 0:10:46No...
0:10:47 > 0:10:49I'm sorry.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51Don't be.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55I'm...
0:10:55 > 0:10:58I'm not sure I can do this on my own.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- You are coming, aren't you? To the hotel?- Of course.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05It was so nice to see you at the funeral, Heston,
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- after all this time.- You too.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19MUSIC PLAYS THROUGH HEADPHONES
0:11:19 > 0:11:22Hey. How are you?
0:11:22 > 0:11:23Gina?
0:11:23 > 0:11:24SHE MOUTHS WITH MUSIC
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- Gina!- Oh!
0:11:27 > 0:11:30It's all right, I have that effect on woman.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- I'm so sorry, I... - Don't worry. Made my day.
0:11:34 > 0:11:35PHONE RINGS
0:11:35 > 0:11:38The car company. Hello?
0:11:38 > 0:11:41Please don't say there's a problem with the cars.
0:11:41 > 0:11:42Everything all right?
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- Would you like me to go through the speech with you again?- No, I'd...
0:11:46 > 0:11:47I'd...
0:11:48 > 0:11:50I'd like you to leave.
0:11:50 > 0:11:51Sorry?
0:11:51 > 0:11:55Exploiting... people's grief like that.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58Today of all days... Unbelievable!
0:11:58 > 0:12:01What?
0:12:01 > 0:12:04Get her...down to the garden where no-one can see?
0:12:04 > 0:12:06Oh, no, that's not what you think!
0:12:06 > 0:12:10You're all the...the same!
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- Any opportunity!- Darling?
0:12:13 > 0:12:15What's the matter? Heston?
0:12:15 > 0:12:17I think she saw...
0:12:17 > 0:12:20Oh, no. Rachael!
0:12:21 > 0:12:24Hey, you missed a really nice dinner.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29Jas told me not to say anything
0:12:29 > 0:12:32but if you were thinking of doing that stem cell donation,
0:12:32 > 0:12:34I've got a mate that did it for her cousin
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- and she said it is really, really easy.- Sorry?
0:12:36 > 0:12:39Yeah, just a couple of trips to the hospital,
0:12:39 > 0:12:41they take the stem cells, Bob's your uncle.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44Mandy. Could you see to Mrs Grafton's dressing?
0:12:44 > 0:12:46It's come off and she can't bend down to redo it.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- That is the last time I tell you anything.- Sorry?
0:12:50 > 0:12:51I told you about him in confidence
0:12:51 > 0:12:54and now, what, the whole surgery knows?
0:12:54 > 0:12:57Thanks. Thanks a lot.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00From now on, you keep your nose out of my business.
0:13:00 > 0:13:01Both of you!
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- I was trying to help. - I thought I said...
0:13:08 > 0:13:11How can you stand by and watch Kev ignore a dying man?
0:13:11 > 0:13:12It's nothing to do with us.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16What if he does die? Do you think he'll be OK?
0:13:16 > 0:13:18He won't, he'll be a mess
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- and it'll be us that has to pick up the pieces.- It's a private matter.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24He is not thinking straight.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27Look, no-one else can make this decision but Kevin.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30It's probably best if you stay clear of him for the time being.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- Jas...- That wasn't a suggestion.
0:13:35 > 0:13:36Sweetheart?
0:13:36 > 0:13:40Go back to your...boyfriend!
0:13:40 > 0:13:42Darling...
0:13:42 > 0:13:44Leave me...alone!
0:13:44 > 0:13:47This is silly. Please.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49We're friends, that's all.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52Oh, but now D-dad's out the way...
0:13:52 > 0:13:55Rachael, how could I love anyone after your father?
0:13:55 > 0:13:57He was my world.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08I'm frightened, Mum.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12It's wedding day butterflies.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16No... I'm scared.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18Scared of...
0:14:18 > 0:14:19What?
0:14:21 > 0:14:25Scared that me and Connor won't be as happy as you and Dad.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27Oh, sweetheart.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29Of course you will be.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31You already are.
0:14:31 > 0:14:35He's a delightful young man and he adores you.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37You have nothing to worry about.
0:14:37 > 0:14:38Nothing at all.
0:14:40 > 0:14:41Now, come on.
0:14:43 > 0:14:44Am I forgiven?
0:14:54 > 0:14:58My best friend Cleo got married last year and moved to London.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02My other bestie, Gary, they're trying for a baby
0:15:02 > 0:15:05so he's not as around as much he used to be.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08The last thing I want to be is one of those sad singles
0:15:08 > 0:15:11sitting around waiting for the phone to ring,
0:15:11 > 0:15:14so I just...keep myself busy,
0:15:14 > 0:15:15get things done.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17You like living on your own?
0:15:17 > 0:15:20Yeah. Do what I want, when I want.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23Don't have to answer to anyone.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26I leave the house clean and tidy, it's clean and tidy when I get back.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29Yeah, I've lived with people before
0:15:29 > 0:15:31and sometimes it can drive you nuts.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33And now?
0:15:34 > 0:15:35Just me.
0:15:37 > 0:15:38No-one special, then?
0:15:40 > 0:15:41There was,
0:15:41 > 0:15:43but I'm over that now.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45Good for you.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48Life's too short to dwell on past mistakes.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50You've got to keep moving forward.
0:15:50 > 0:15:54It's all out there for us, Howard. we just haven't found it yet.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58"If you can love my daughter
0:15:58 > 0:16:01"as much as I have loved her mother...
0:16:02 > 0:16:04"with..."
0:16:13 > 0:16:14Rrgh!
0:16:19 > 0:16:21Honesty!
0:16:21 > 0:16:23Honesty, honesty.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27What about you? Why did you leave?
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Pretty much the same reason.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32I'd gone about as far as I could go
0:16:32 > 0:16:35and I fancied doing something else rather than strategies and logistics.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39- You're glad you did?- Every day.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43Isn't it all budgets and paperwork?
0:16:43 > 0:16:46Yeah, but I like all that. I'm in charge.
0:16:46 > 0:16:49It's my own little fiefdom.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53Little bit of banter. Empty inbox. I keep the ship afloat.
0:16:55 > 0:16:56So what's a bad day?
0:16:57 > 0:16:59Erm...
0:17:01 > 0:17:03More than one doctor on sick leave.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05Any e-mails berating the fact that
0:17:05 > 0:17:09we haven't sanctioned a boob job or a gastric band.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12Somebody crying in my office.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16What? If it was up to me, seriously
0:17:16 > 0:17:18anybody that needed to lose more than five stone
0:17:18 > 0:17:22should be forced to join up to the Mill Health Centre Boot Camp.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25- In fact, you could be my first customer.- Careful!
0:17:25 > 0:17:28If you're nice, I might just let you run it.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32I'd have you begging for mercy.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35I bet you would.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40We're not far from my place.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42Oh, really?
0:17:43 > 0:17:45How about a glass of wine?
0:17:45 > 0:17:47Warm us up?
0:17:48 > 0:17:49Go on, then.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55Tea?
0:17:56 > 0:17:59Sorry, I'm a bit distracted.
0:17:59 > 0:18:00Oh?
0:18:00 > 0:18:02I'm helping a young bride with speech therapy
0:18:02 > 0:18:04and I think I put my foot in it
0:18:04 > 0:18:06Not like you.
0:18:06 > 0:18:07She thinks I'm after her mum.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- And are you?- No!
0:18:13 > 0:18:14What else?
0:18:14 > 0:18:17Well, they want me to go to the wedding reception, but...
0:18:17 > 0:18:19Oh, Heston, you're being too sensitive.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22She's probably just worried about the wedding.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24Once they're hitched, she'll be so loved-up
0:18:24 > 0:18:27she wouldn't notice if Elvis walked into the room.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29Who is it, anyway?
0:18:29 > 0:18:30Rachael Templeman.
0:18:30 > 0:18:34Not William Templeman's daughter? The Paediatric Burns guy?
0:18:34 > 0:18:35You knew him?
0:18:35 > 0:18:39Not really, but I did spend a rather lovely couple of hours
0:18:39 > 0:18:44in his company talking through some boring PCT procurement.
0:18:44 > 0:18:45Total flirt.
0:18:45 > 0:18:46Very good at his job.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48Absolutely.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51Mind you, I wouldn't want to be married to him, though.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55A man with that much charisma is far too attractive to the opposite sex.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57Do you think they knew?
0:18:57 > 0:18:58The family.
0:18:58 > 0:19:00About what?
0:19:00 > 0:19:01The affairs.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05Sins of the fathers, eh?
0:19:05 > 0:19:06It's not always fathers.
0:19:06 > 0:19:07No, true.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11Oh, Heston, you have a wedding to go to.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14You should be at home, rifling through your bow-tie collection.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19Oh, yeah, Rachael. It's Dr Carter.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22I know you're busy getting ready - could we meet and have a quick chat?
0:19:22 > 0:19:24It is important.
0:19:24 > 0:19:25KNOCKING
0:19:25 > 0:19:27Come in.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33You missed the Christmas dinner, so I thought you might like this.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36Thank you. What do you want, Mandy?
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- Am I that obvious?- Hmm.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40It's Kevin.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42What about him?
0:19:42 > 0:19:45He needs someone to talk to.
0:19:45 > 0:19:46Oh?
0:19:46 > 0:19:50Look, you might think this is none of my business...
0:19:50 > 0:19:53but Cherry told me a bit about you and your dad.
0:19:53 > 0:19:54Nice of her.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57Oh, Jimmi, I wouldn't ask if it wasn't serious.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01She told me how hard it was, for you and him.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04How you had a lot of stuff to deal with,
0:20:04 > 0:20:07Kevin's going through something similar
0:20:08 > 0:20:10And you want me to wade into his life, uninvited,
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- and tell him how to deal with things?- He's in a serious mess
0:20:13 > 0:20:16Thanks for the mince pie, Mandy.
0:20:16 > 0:20:17Jimmi, please.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20Can you tell Mrs Tembe I'm ready for my next patient, please?
0:20:21 > 0:20:23Thank you.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26I'm sorry about earlier. I was out of order.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29No, that's not why I wanted to speak to you.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32You were a lot more fluent than when you were practising
0:20:32 > 0:20:33your dad's speech.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35It seems to exacerbate things.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39Well...it means... It means a lot.
0:20:41 > 0:20:42William was a great man.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46Some people thought so. His colleagues.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48The families of the kids he saved
0:20:49 > 0:20:51But he wasn't perfect.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54And I think you know that, too?
0:20:56 > 0:20:58Yes
0:20:58 > 0:20:59Talk to your mum.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01Be honest.
0:21:01 > 0:21:02And let it go.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05I couldn't, it would break her heart.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07More than knowing you can't confide in her?
0:21:12 > 0:21:14PHONE RINGING
0:21:14 > 0:21:18Good afternoon. The Mill Health Centre. How may I help...?
0:21:18 > 0:21:19Oh, well, hello!
0:21:19 > 0:21:22Yes, let me see. One moment, please.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24Dr Tyler, it is your mother again.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26I'm not here.
0:21:29 > 0:21:32I am so sorry, he is very busy.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34Yes, would you care to leave a message?
0:21:36 > 0:21:38It's none of your business. Or mine.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46Darling! What are you doing still not dressed?
0:21:47 > 0:21:48I need to-to talk to you.
0:21:50 > 0:21:51What about?
0:21:55 > 0:21:57It's about Daddy
0:21:57 > 0:21:59What about him?
0:22:03 > 0:22:05I was 14...
0:22:05 > 0:22:09and we had the afternoon off school because the boiler wasn't working.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14I thought I'd surprise Dad in his office, but...
0:22:19 > 0:22:21..w-when I walked in...
0:22:24 > 0:22:26..he was with someone.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28When I challenged him, he said that
0:22:28 > 0:22:31an affair didn't mean he didn't love us.
0:22:31 > 0:22:34And you've kept this to yourself, all these years?
0:22:34 > 0:22:35Oh, my love.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37How could I tell you?
0:22:37 > 0:22:39Daddy was wrong to make you keep that secret.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41He was protecting you.
0:22:41 > 0:22:42By making you lie?
0:22:42 > 0:22:45It would've ruined everything. You were...
0:22:45 > 0:22:46You were so perfect.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48Oh, sweetheart.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50All that stuff in his speech about...
0:22:52 > 0:22:56..honesty, and commitment.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59If a couple as perfect as you and Dad lie, then...
0:23:02 > 0:23:04..then what hope is there for me and Connor?
0:23:04 > 0:23:09But, darling, he didn't lie.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11He told me. Always.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15Daddy loved women, and they loved him back.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18An affair doesn't mean a marriage is a sham.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22Daddy and I adored each other.
0:23:24 > 0:23:25You knew?
0:23:25 > 0:23:28All that mattered was that he loved us -
0:23:28 > 0:23:30and he did, more than life.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37Oh, you must have felt so lonely!
0:23:37 > 0:23:39I am so sorry.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41I'm scared, Mum
0:23:41 > 0:23:43Don't be.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47Connor says that he loves me, but...
0:23:47 > 0:23:49but how can I trust him?
0:23:49 > 0:23:53Because Connor isn't William, and you're not me.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55History doesn't have to repeat itself.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59Now, come on, sweetheart, dry your eyes.
0:23:59 > 0:24:00This is your wedding day.
0:24:02 > 0:24:03We have to let go of the past.
0:24:04 > 0:24:06Both of us.
0:24:09 > 0:24:10Oh...
0:24:10 > 0:24:13Ooh, I love you so much.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33Dr Carter! Thank you so much for coming.
0:24:33 > 0:24:36I wouldn't have missed it. How was the ceremony?
0:24:36 > 0:24:38Oh, I don't think I've ever seen her look more beautiful.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40- Congratulations.- Thanks.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43And it's just what you said - her stammer, nerves.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46Once she started saying her vows, you hardly noticed.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48I'm glad.
0:24:48 > 0:24:49I am one lucky man!
0:24:49 > 0:24:51- Champagne?- Oh, yeah!
0:24:57 > 0:24:59Hey. You got a sec?
0:25:02 > 0:25:06I might not be here to read my speech...
0:25:06 > 0:25:09on this, your most special day...
0:25:12 > 0:25:16..but I wanted to say to Connor, if you can love my daughter
0:25:16 > 0:25:19as much as I have loved her mother,
0:25:19 > 0:25:22with honesty and commitment,
0:25:22 > 0:25:25respect and adoration,
0:25:25 > 0:25:28then happiness and contentment will be yours.
0:25:32 > 0:25:34- What's up?- Grab a seat.
0:25:34 > 0:25:36I'm fine, thanks.
0:25:36 > 0:25:38OK, um...
0:25:38 > 0:25:40Look, you can tell me to keep my nose out...
0:25:40 > 0:25:42- You're joking!- What?
0:25:42 > 0:25:43Whatever Jas has said to you...
0:25:43 > 0:25:47No, no, it wasn't Jas, and it doesn't matter where it came from,
0:25:47 > 0:25:50you just don't have to be on your own with this, OK?
0:25:50 > 0:25:51I know what you're going through.
0:25:51 > 0:25:53I don't think you do.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55Look, my dad made me so angry.
0:25:55 > 0:25:57More angry than I've ever been in my life.
0:25:57 > 0:26:00Wait, Kevin. I don't know the ins and outs
0:26:00 > 0:26:02- of your relationship with your dad...- No you don't.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04..or how much he was there for you.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07But in my experience, I know this -
0:26:07 > 0:26:10if you keep hold of the pain, and stay resentful, then they win.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13You have to let it go. Break the chain of neglect.
0:26:13 > 0:26:17Love the people that love you. Look forward, not back.
0:26:18 > 0:26:20That what you wanted to say?
0:26:21 > 0:26:23Yeah.
0:26:23 > 0:26:24Great. Have a nice night.
0:26:50 > 0:26:52Hi, Mum. It's me.
0:26:57 > 0:27:02It is rewarding work. In the true spirit of Christmas,
0:27:02 > 0:27:05Ah-ah-ah! Secret Santa?
0:27:05 > 0:27:07As in "identity unknown".
0:27:09 > 0:27:10Quite a conundrum.
0:27:10 > 0:27:11Yes.
0:27:11 > 0:27:14Yes, it is quite a conundrum indeed.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16My availability.
0:27:17 > 0:27:19Just in case you need to know.
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