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MOBILE BEEPS

Karen, could you see if the partners are free? I need a word with them.

Have you said yes to Martin?

Before surgery, if possible, please.

Julia.

He's come all the way from Weston.

The least you can do is show your appreciation.

I'm very grateful to your dad for baby-sitting.

Look, Joe hugs me more because I've got a built in milk dispenser.

Don't get paranoid.

I'm not.

-Julia, I hope this won't take long.

-Oh, Heston, please.

Look...

you know that The Mill has been a major part of my life

for a very long time.

and I'm very proud of everything we've achieved here,

and I have made some really good friends.

What?

I...

You're leaving.

Martin's asked me to live with him in Wales and I've said yes.

Well, don't all speak at once.

-Congratulations.

-Thank you.

Anyway, there's this cottage hospital nearby

and they're in a mess.

And?

And...

..they've offered me a job.

There is another candidate.

Not as qualified, but they can start straightaway.

Now, the hospital's in a jam, and they can't afford to wait.

So...

..if I could start next Monday.

Heston, it worries me, you being quiet.

I cannot believe you are dropping us in it like this.

-Will you leave us, please.

-No.

Come on.

Look, I'm sorry, Heston. It just all happened so quickly.

What about your notice period?

-This is ridiculous.

-Heston will sort it.

-Is she going?

-She told you about this stupid job but not the partners?

A job?

I thought she was running off into the sunset with Martin.

-Apparently, she's starting work in Wales on Monday.

-What?!

How long have you known about this?

She can't go today. It's too soon.

Heston will talk her round. She's not going anywhere just yet.

Yeah, but what if she does? We've got to organise a party, a card.

Two ticks.

Immie, I need you to do something for me.

You're the last person I'd expect to let us down like this.

Why can't you just be happy for me? It's the perfect job.

You're the heart and soul, you can't just leave.

Heston, I should have died in that accident.

If things had been different I wouldn't be here today having this discussion.

You're in shock. You don't know what you're saying.

Actually, I'm probably seeing things clearer than I ever have.

I mean, I've always lived my life taking risks.

I jump when I don't even know where I'd land.

-Yeah, right off a cliff.

-Oh, now you're being melodramatic.

Fine. You can make me lose this job if you want,

but I'm going, Heston, whatever you say.

I am taking my responsibility seriously. Somebody has to.

Do you think that I'm not?

I built this place.

So why are you throwing it away?

This is very distressing news.

You are right, it is none of our business.

Please, please contact me if you get any further information. Thank you.

Is everything all right?

This will be Mrs Parsons' last day working with us.

No.

Is she in some kind of trouble?

Indeed she is. She is moving to Wales.

To live in sin!

You need to get yourself down here, pronto.

Hold on.

Are you. Are you really leaving today?

Maybe. Just keep it under your hat for now, will you, please?

-MOBILE BEEPS

-Of course.

Have you told everybody?

-No.

-Text from Elaine. At the Campus.

OK, lover boy. How long's it going to take you to get here?

Couple of hours.

Oh, that's good.

Don't tell Julia cos I want you to be my big surprise.

Zara?

Heston won't let me go.

So it means I'm going to lose the job.

-I wondered if you could speak to him for me.

-You could have told me you wanted to leave.

I don't. Well, I do, but.

Karen knew!

Only that he'd asked me.

-Who else?

-Elaine.

So none of the people who'll have to clean up after you?

I'm sorry, I really am.

I'm not going to leave you in the lurch, though,

I'm leaving my investment in.

What?

I always admired you, Julia.

A businesswoman who managed to succeed

without turning her back on her family.

You managed to have your cake and eat it.

The thought of you just throwing it all away for a man, it's just...

What? Disappointing?

No, I'm not saying that.

Look, I don't know if it's going to work.

Maybe it might be a disaster. All the others were.

But there's only one way I'm going to find out.

-Well, I hope it works out for the two of you.

-Thank you.

But Heston's right.

You know as well as anyone we've got a responsibility to keep The Mill on track.

Yours are big shoes to fill and we can't just replace you overnight.

It's only a month.

-Did you get it?

-Of course.

-Let's have a look. You didn't choose something weird did you?

-No.

Something subtle and sophisticated. Just like you asked.

Aww. I knew you had style. Good girl.

Thanks. That'll be eight quid, please.

It's a piece of card!

Yeah, and there's my sourcing fee and my delivery charge.

I'll give you the change later.

-Jimmi, sign this. Julia's leaving card.

-What?

She's leaving today, she's going away with Martin.

Come on, I'm trying to organise a party.

-Put your paw-print on that. Clock's ticking.

-Um, Karen...

Immie!

Who's ill?

Um...the patients.

You're really going?

Not yet, apparently.

-What? Why?

-Ask Heston.

That is very wonderful news.

I knew Dr Carter would make her sense.

He is a very wise man.

So what exactly did he say to her?

Well, let me know as soon as you do find out.

Yeah, OK, bye.

You two can stop pretending to hide now.

What's happened?

Dr Carter has persuaded Mrs Parsons to see sense.

Oh, no!

No, it is for the best.

After all, she is an unmarried woman.

She's a twice-married woman.

What's Heston said to her?

It really is none of our business.

Says the woman with the gossip hotline to The Mill.

I'll find out.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Yes?

Look, if you've come to tell me what a terrible mistake I'm making, please don't, Jimmi.

I just wanted you to know I'm pleased for you.

Oh, thank you.

You deserve to be happy.

I didn't think I had any friends left.

All the partners seem to have turned into Alan Sugar all of a sudden.

-They just don't want to see you go.

-I wish I could believe that.

I'll miss you.

I haven't gone yet.

-If there's anything I can do.

-Thank you.

MOBILE BEEPS

-Take that with you.

-Thank you.

-OK, bye.

Karen, I thought I asked you not to say anything.

-I haven't.

-Well, I've just had another text from Elaine.

"What's the deal with Heston? Don't let him get to you."

Oh.

"Oh?" Why don't I just put CCTV in my office and be done with it?

I had to have a word with Mrs Tembe and it just sort of slipped out.

PHONE RINGS

Hello, Mill Health Centre.

Look I'm really glad she's happy,

but if she just drops everything and runs off this place will be a mess.

Yeah, who's going to pick up the slack?

I can't believe she's being so selfish.

Julia, it's Amy from Oakview Cottage Hospital for you.

Yeah, could you put her through to my office, please?

Transferring you.

Julia?

It's all been so sudden, she'll probably change her mind anyway.

Julia.

I turned down the job. So you got what you wanted.

Satisfied?

Wait.

What have you done?

We better get back to work.

What, is that it?

Hey, how can you treat her like that?

-Not now.

-Well, then, when? This is Julia we're taking about.

Yes, and we all want the best for her.

-So then help her!

-She's got responsibilities.

How many times has she stuck her neck out for you?

And this is how you repay her.

As partners, we have to think about the practice.

Like you did when you stole money from it?

-That was a long time ago.

-Yeah, and who gave you a second chance?

She will find another job.

In rural Wales? I thought you were her friend.

I am.

No, I went for a walk. Tried to clear my head.

It's not as if I can't make up the time another day.

They're giving the job to somebody else.

Because Heston won't let you go?

Well, it's Daniel and Zara as well. After all I've done for them.

You've still got your whole new life with Martin to look forward to.

That's the important thing.

Yes.

Guess that's something we left off the bucket list.

Shack up with someone you barely know.

Do you think I'm having a mid-life crisis?

It's only a mid-life crisis if you live to be 120.

Hey, cheeky!

You've worked hard.

You deserve the right to take it easy at last.

I don't think I could cope if I wasn't working.

I'd go out of my mind with boredom.

Well, you'll have Martin. Won't that be enough?

Oh.

Go on, then, tell me.

There is nothing to tell. I am not a gossip.

Dr Clay is trying to persuade the partners

-to change their minds about Mrs Parsons.

-Really?

It will probably not change anything.

Dr Carter will do what he thinks is best.

Yeah, so why don't you try being happy for Julia?

Go on, give me a smile.

Do you know what I think? I think you need to grow up.

Excuse me?!

Stop living in Victorian times.

Julia is your boss, she's not some naive virgin you have to save from herself.

Don't you appreciate everything she's done for you?

Mrs Parsons has been an excellent employer.

Right, so what's your problem?

What if we get someone who is not an excellent employer?

We're all going to miss her.

Everybody's trying to find reasons for her to stay,

but...it's not our decision.

-KNOCK ON DOOR

-Enter.

Heston, we've been talking.

La Rouen has opened a new deli section.

I'm sampling their wares.

OK, look, we agree that it would be a real struggle if Julia left.

But that doesn't mean we should stand in her way.

She had to turn down the job.

Well, then it's too late for her anyway.

-You didn't see her face.

-I'm sure I'd be very emotional.

Look, we can handle stuff between us in the short term.

-It wouldn't be the end of the world.

-No.

Just think about it. We've no right to stop her going.

Well, as her friends and colleagues, I'd say it's our duty.

It's one thing making sure The Mill doesn't fall apart without her.

It's quite another if you're forcing her to stay.

-I don't want her do something she'll end up regretting.

-What's going on, Heston?

We are not leaving until you talk to us.

I leapt into a relationship with Marina.

What's that got to do with Julia?

I don't want her to make the same mistake.

It's none of our business.

If I'd listened to my friends

and colleagues, I could have avoided it all.

Julia's situation is completely different.

We cannot stop Julia doing something because of the mistakes you made.

We have to let her go.

-KNOCK ON DOOR

-We're closed for lunch!

-KNOCK ON DOOR

-Oh, Martin! Hang on.

Don't stand on display. You're my grand finale for the party.

-Do I have to jump out of a cake?

-No, just stay out of sight.

Karen!

Argh! Go!

Everything all right?

-Of course.

-What's going on?

Nothing.

I need to see to the partners again. Circumstances have changed.

Julia?

Martin, I didn't know you were coming down.

-What's going on?

-Let's get out of here.

Martin, I've turned down that job because Heston won't let me go.

Let me talk to him.

No, really, no, no. He's right. I can't just leave.

Well, I can wait a month.

I don't think I'll have shacked up with anyone else by then.

-It might be a bit longer than that.

-Why?

Because there are important projects...

-and I need to be there.

-How long?

-I don't know.

Look, I know you're scared. You've spent your whole life here.

I can't just walk out on The Mill. They can't cope without me.

-Of course they can!

-I don't want them to!

Julia, you can't stick with that job until they put you in your grave.

I love you.

I want you to be the last woman in my life.

I'm sorry, Martin. I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

KNOCK ON DOOR

-Yeah?

-Have you got a minute?

Yeah.

I've decided to stay.

I see.

You were right - I can't just leave.

-I've put a lot of work into building this place up.

-Julia.

-Yes?

-Jump.

-You need me.

We don't. We'll miss you, but we don't need you.

-Then what's been the point of all this if you don't need me?

-All the people you've helped.

If the building fell down tomorrow, it wouldn't erase the good that you've done.

I turned the job down. They've probably given it to the other candidate.

I rang and said they'd be mad to take someone else.

-And did they listen to you?

-I can be very persistent.

The job's yours.

Anyway, you have to go. Karen's organised a surprise party.

The preparations for the royal wedding were more discreet!

Why did you change your mind?

Give Martin a call.

I'm really going to miss you.

And we you.

# It's not

# What you thought

# When you first began it

# You got

# What you want

# Now you can hardly stand it, though

# By now you know

# It's not going to stop

# It's not going to stop

# It's not going to stop

# Till you wise up

# You're sure

# There's a cure

# And you have finally found it... #

Surprise!

# You think

# One drink

# Will shrink you till you're underground

# And living down

# But it's not going to stop... #

Hey, you're sure you don't have to get back?

Oh, yeah, my dad's staying for the weekend so he can see Joe.

So we're not going anywhere just yet.

I'm really happy it worked out for you guys and the baby Joe.

Don't get sentimental, you'll set Zara off. You know what she's like.

Oh.was that a little smile I saw?

It looked like one.

Hey, well, everywhere I look, I see couples.

That's because it's cheaper to work here than join a dating agency!

Thank you!

I just wanted to wish you the very best, Mrs...

Julia.

Oh, thank you, Winifred.

# It's not going to stop

# Till you wise up. #

You've got it all, a new job, friends,

someone who adores you.

-You have it as well, Heston.

-Yeah, well I think I'd better.

Hello, everyone, can we...

HUBBUB CONTINUES

Let me.

SHUT UP, EVERYONE!

Thank you, thank you, Karen.

As you know, it's a sad day for all of us, and...

..I think you were expecting me to give some sort of speech,

but I don't have, um...

I don't know how to express what...

I don't...

Just to say that, Julia, you will be sorely missed.

Thank you.

-ALL:

-Speech! Speech!

Oh, no!

Martin, I need you as my moral support.

OK, um...

Well, I've made a lot of friends here over the years,

and some of them have moved on to new adventures

and I guess now it's my turn to move on to my new adventure.

Oh!

Anyway... it hasn't always been a smooth ride,

but we've got through it, right?

-ALL:

-Yeah.

-Well, we got through it didn't we? ALL:

-Yes!

Thank you! Yeah, just like any other family.

And it's...

It's going to break my heart to leave you.

And I want you all to go on doing the extraordinary things

that you do here.

I'm very proud of you, and I'm very proud of what I've built.

And now it's your turn.

So, good luck.

To Julia.

-ALL:

-To Julia!

Thank you.

To Julia!

-ALL:

-To Julia!

Right, well, I guess you'd better go. I need to lock up.

Will you be all right?

Yeah.

-Bye, Julia.

-Bye-bye, baby, take care.

Oh, I knew she'd find you eventually.

-Look after her, yeah?

-Promise.

Don't say anything.

You take care.

I'll...speak to you both soon, yeah?

Bye-bye.

Oh, Martin.

Do you want a moment on your own?

No, I want to come with you.

# Let the night be long

# And ease the dawn

# I love you more... #

OK?

# ..than you'll ever know

# It hurts to see you go

# So, darling, sing me

# A lullaby

# Bittersweet goodbye. #

Guess who?

Ciaran.

My nephew never told me he had a lady friend.

No, we're not together.

Oh, now, I would got for the back of the neck with a karate shop.

OK, but you may need to borrow a stepladder. Anyone else?

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