House Arrest Doctors

MUSIC: "Sevilla" by John Williams

CLATTERING

Morning.

Morning.

-How are you?

-Oh, you know.

Did you get any sleep?

Bits - here and there. You?

Had the weirdest dreams, though.

How's the arm?

Does it ache? Any tingling?

Get some physio. And, with your own personal doctor and nurse.

Why am I still here? I need some water.

Course.

OK? Enough?

They kept you in overnight to make sure there wasn't an infection.

-It was a bad break.

-You're telling me.

Get me out of here, Emma. Just get me out of here, please.

I'll see who's on duty, see if I can get you discharged.

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I want to do something physical, but not running.

It's just so boring.

Yeah, join a gym. Chuck a few dumbbells around.

Nah, too many MAMILs.

-Mammals?

-Middle Aged Men In Lycra.

I want to lose this winter weight now that spring's coming.

-What d'you think?

-Get a treadmill or a cross-trainer. Be nice to do something physical.

Exactly. A new activity. Something we can do together.

I'm so sick of watching the telly in the evening.

I want to feel the sap rising.

I know what you mean.

So see you later.

-Six-ish?

-I'll have a think.

What about? Oh, that! Yeah, good.

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Mr Norris?

Mr Norris? Can I see your hands, please?

-Hmm?

-You came to show me your hands.

Oh, yes.

The hands of the artist. They itch like the devil.

Arpeggio's shot - not that it matters any more.

How long has it been like this?

Weeks, months. I don't know.

It looks like dermatitis.

It can be genetic but if it's just started,

it's more likely environmental.

Have you been using any different chemicals or barrier creams at work?

No.

Try not to scratch. Try and keep the skin as clean as possible.

Those gloves won't be helping.

It's an engineering factory. And you get one pair.

I'll recommend to your employer they get you a pair of gauze

gloves to go underneath and we'll try you with some cream.

What about at home?

-What about home?

-Any new soaps or detergents?

No.

OK. Have you been under any particular pressure recently?

Stress can really affect this kind of dermatitis.

SOUNDS OF JEERING

Mr Norris.

Mr Norris is everything all right?

No, not really. It's...

Are you having trouble breathing?

Try and calm down for me.

Breathe slowly.

In, out, in, out.

Better.

Does this happen often?

Comes in waves.

I start thinking about things. It builds up.

Sometimes I can hardly breathe!

It passes.

I'm OK now.

Have you spoken to your GP about the attacks?

We're new here. Not registered.

I can make an appointment for you and your wife at the campus, if you like?

I'm a widower.

I'm sorry. I assumed.

I really do have to go. I'm a temp.

They'll use any excuse to dump us.

OK, I can write you a prescription for the dermatitis here,

but it would be a private prescription, so you'd have to pay.

If you came and registered at the Campus, it would be free.

Maybe I'll come back next week.

I'm only here monthly, Mr Norris.

If you're worried about keeping your job,

then you have to keep your health.

What time do you finish work?

-Late.

-OK, what about lunch time?

We have a drop-in surgery at the Campus, it's not far.

I don't know.

I won't take long. Then you can use us whenever you need us.

Yes. OK, I'll do that.

You've been discharged?!

Your mother's got me early release.

What did Mr Auckland say?

He said that we are in the clear as far as any infection is concerned.

They can't wait to see the back of me.

-OK. Let's get you out of here then.

-Not soon enough.

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GIRL SOBBING

I'm going to start you on a low-potency steroid cream.

We can increase the strength if we need to

but it's a condition that needs to be managed rather than cured.

But hopefully, your arpeggio won't give you so much trouble.

Could you roll up your sleeve, please?

So what instrument do you play?

Classical guitar, mandolin, lute. I was good.

Not Julian Bream, but... I loved teaching. That was...

It's quite a jump, teaching to working in a factory?

Your blood pressure is a little high but in the right area.

We'll keep monitoring it.

Like pack animals, picking on anyone different.

Sorry?

The name calling, throwing things.

Bullying, they call it, but that doesn't begin to describe it.

Was this when you were teaching?

The way it gets into your head, plays with your mind, turns you bad.

And then one day you wake up and you're the one with the power.

You're the one who's causing the pain.

You can't stop. You can't stop.

There's no way out.

Mr Norris?

How did it get to this? Where will it end?

Will someone have to die?

Are you being harmed?

No.

Mr Norris, who is in pain?

Mr Norris?

It's er...

PHONE RINGS

It's...

I'm sorry, I have to go.

Mr Norris. Mr Norris?

Are you warm enough?

Fine.

I was just saying to Heston the other day,

it would be really nice to have a bit of a holiday.

Get away from it all for a bit. What do you think?

Sorry, what?

A family holiday. Go somewhere warm for a change.

I think we've earned it, don't you?

Yeah. Sounds good. Where are you thinking?

Clare Hawley was talking about Mauritius the other day,

sounded lovely, beautiful scenery, fabulous weather.

I'll look into last-minute flights.

The world is our oyster.

-How does that sound?

-Sure. Holiday, it is.

Could be our last hurrah before Switzerland.

If you're good you'll get it, if not, forget it.

Don't argue, just do it!

I was thinking something like aerobics or Pilates -

but I don't think that's Rob's sort of thing.

I don't know, I could see him in a pair of legwarmers and a leotard.

-Have you thought about singing?

-Singing?

A cappella - excellent for bronchial hygiene.

It's something to do with vibration in the diaphragm.

Or opera, it's very good for lung development.

Oh, dancing.

You could be the next Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.

Or Ann Widdecombe.

Actually, Mand, that's a very good idea!

Well, I do try.

But what kind?

Ballet, waltz?

Tango, mambo, disco.

-Karen?

-Have you ever done the lambada?

Um, no.

Do you remember a case a few years ago, a local guitar teacher?

Was that him from earlier? The patient?

I knew I recognised the name. Bit creepy.

He dragged a girl off the street into his house.

Same street as my friend Ange.

He wanted to teach her a lesson or something.

-Ange says he was a right piece of work.

-Found innocent, though, right?

Yeah. Or lack of evidence. It was his wife I felt sorry for.

He said he was a widower.

Cancer. Died straight after the trial.

Can you bring up his details for me, his address?

Norris, Sebastian Norris.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Come in!

-I'm not interrupting, am I?

-No.

Here's that report you wanted.

Ah, right. Thank you.

I was thinking...

you're not about to make a rash decision, are you?

-Regarding?

-Zara.

I know she can be a bit headstrong,

but I think I can straighten things out.

Good.

That woman is doing my nut in.

Yes, she does have that effect on people.

Right. Well. Thank you.

And. I appreciate the support, Heston.

-That's all right.

-Was there anything else?

-No.

Good, because I'm very busy.

I'll let you know how I get on.

JEERING

Right! That does it!

-Leave her alone!

-Get off me!

Get off me! Get off me!

-Have you got everything you need?

-Yeah. Good to be home. Thanks, Em.

You know, I'm not going to wallow over this.

Chris, fancy a challenge?

What are you thinking?

I figure if we start physio straight away, my arm'll be back to

new in about six weeks.

-Good as new.

-Six weeks. You're sticking to the timetable, then?

No.

I'm asking you to help heal my arm.

I'm not an idiot, Dad.

We've been through this.

If you put as much effort into coming to terms

with your situation, then maybe we'd be more supportive.

I thought we'd put this behind us.

I thought you were both beginning to understand.

Apparently not.

Can you both leave now?

Can you both go, please?

'Hello, this is Emma's voicemail. Please leave a message.'

Hi Emma, it's Howard.

Just calling...to see if everything's all right with you.

Just to let you know that we're covered here,

if you need any more time off.

If there's anything at all we can do...

just call me, either at the surgery

or on my mobile.

I hope Sam's doing as well as he can be.

OK, bye.

I can't agree to this.

I know.

But maybe his broken arm has worked in our favour.

Given us a bit more time.

What do you mean?

Just keep talking to him. Gently, though, no confrontation.

I'm really proud of you, Chris.

Proud of the way you're coping with all of this.

-Cheers.

-I just wanted to say...

That's fine, Mum, it's all right.

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Weirdo!

What are you doing here?

Mr Norris.

What are you doing here?

-Can we go inside? I need to talk to you about something.

-Why? What is it?

Can we talk inside, it's freezing out here?

-No. No, I can't.

-It'll only take a minute.

I'm too busy. Another time.

I know that you just didn't come to talk to me about your hands.

-You wanted to talk about something else.

-I have nothing to say to you.

I can help you. And if I can't, there are people who can.

No-one can help, it's too late.

There's always time.

There's no point. There's nothing anyone can do.

-It's gone on too long.

-Here, let me.

Can we talk inside?

Why are you here?

Is this your wife?

It's happening again.

Mr Norris. Your condition, it's not too late to sort it.

Picking on us because we're different from them.

I know about the court case. The girl.

I shouldn't have grabbed her.

I had to do something.

My wife was dying from cancer.

No-one would help us. What would YOU do?

There are people who can help you.

I just wanted to show her what they were doing to us...to her.

She was only a child, she only wanted to be their friend.

-So cruel.

-But that was in the past?

-Yes.

CLANG

-Is there someone in the front room, Sebastian?

-Just leave, please.

I have to look inside that room.

I can help you, but you have to trust me.

Do you have a key?

Can you open the door, please?

Veronica.

Daddy, daddy!

Hi, love.

Something smells nice.

-Steak and kidney.

-Had a good day?

Yeah, I think I've killed two birds with one stone.

Really?

How to keep fit and have a bit of fun.

Always up for having a bit of fun.

Not that sort. This sort. Ta-da!

What we were talking about this morning.

Joining a rodeo?

No! Line dancing.

I don't remember talking about line dancing.

Doing something energetic. Together.

-Come on!

-No!

It's just dancing, people have been doing it

since the beginning of time. It's fun!

Karen, I've got two left feet, a sore back and no sense of rhythm.

What's funny about that?

Quite a lot, really. Come on!

No. Convince one of your pushover friends to go with you.

So that's it?

You said it.

At least I'm doing something to keep our marriage healthy. What have you come up with?.

Ah, emotional blackmail.

Big, fat nothing!

I'll be in the shed.

Go and play with your tools.

TELEVISION: 'The missing Prior Fields schoolgirl has been found safe

'and well at a friend's house in Sussex.'

You have your water. What do you want to do about supper? Want to eat early?

'..her parents have thanked everyone...'

Can you turn that off, please?

'Meanwhile, coming up later, after the break, we return to...'

I'm...

I'm sorry about earlier.

Me, too.

You know maybe...

Maybe it was a sign?

What was a sign?

The fracture.

This determination that you have to heal your arm.

Maybe it was someone's way of saying you have a second chance.

A second chance?

When was that exactly?

After I lost the use of both my legs?

Or after the stroke, maybe?

Or maybe when you saved me from the septicaemia?

Sam.

No, no - it was when I broke my last working arm.

That's really, really lucky(!)

I've never believed in that kind of bull, Emma, and neither have you.

I'll get dinner.

-How are you feeling, Veronica?

-Very well, thank you.

Who's this?

This is Hannah. This one's Lucy.

It was an accident when she was a child.

It damaged her.

She'll always be a child.

She seems fine, healthy.

Of course she is.

We're fine now, thank you, Doctor.

You can leave us now.

Mr Norris, you can't go locking your daughter in the house

when you're not around. It's imprisonment.

It's not safe out there.

The other children will hurt her, they don't understand.

I'm her father. I need to look after her!

You can't protect her from everything.

What do you know?

You think the way to help her is to take her away from me?

You're robbing her of life.

She needs fresh air, she needs friends - she has to live.

You know that. That's the reason you came to see me this morning.

Why are you doing this?

I've lost everything.

My wife's gone. My career.

I can't even play the guitar any more.

HE SOBS

Please don't take my daughter away from me.

Listen, I'm going to get in contact with Social Services, OK?

I'll make sure that they give you all the help that you need.

I promise.

-AMERICAN ACCENT:

-They call me Hollins.

And I'm the lawman round these here parts.

I've not seen you before, kid. If it's trouble you're looking for...

Rob...

CAMERA CLICKS

-SOUTHERN ACCENT:

-Well, howdy, cowboy.

Oh, yeah.

I was just...

Cleaning up the town(!)

I bet the boss would be impressed with your draw.

You could train the new recruits.

Now, there's really no reason why you should show that to

anyone down the station.

All right...when is it?

Tomorrow night.

Is there any point arguing?

OK. But I am not wearing the chaps?

Deal.

Please don't tell anybody.

Are you in the zone for tonight's match?

My action will be as smooth as my hair.

It's the Alpha male thing. It's about taking charge.

Taking action.

All this energy and nowhere to put it.

Sure we could think of something.

Does your wife know you're here?

She'll have to get over it.

-Ooh, la la!

-You fancy that?

-Tres bon, Monsieur Al!

-I can't stop thinking about you.

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