A Little on the Side Doctors

# Trouble

# Trouble, trouble, trouble, trouble

# Trouble been doggin' my soul

# Since the day I was born

# Worry

# Worry, worry, worry, worry

# Worry just will not seem to leave... #

PHONE RINGS

Hi, cuz! You're bright and early this morning.

Which is a good job, actually, because I've had an idea.

I want to do like a proper retro dinner for you and Ellie.

You know, prawn cocktail, Arctic Roll....

Hello? Tom?

Tom, Tom, you sound really breathless...

I will let them know you will be a little late.

Morning.

Hey, how was last night?

Mrs Tembe, we need to do our annual audit of disability health checks.

I need you to print a full list of all the patients who've applied,

and a current template. Give it to Daniel.

He's leading on this one.

Of course.

Was there anything else?

Yeah, tell him I want it on my desk by this afternoon.

He's going to take it that I mean tomorrow,

so you keep on him, OK?

-Right.

-Julia, the suspense is killing us. How was last night?

Oh, fine, fine.

"Fine?"

I'll be on the phone for half an hour, if anybody wants me.

Eh...

That word could mean anything.

As in, "thanks but no thanks?"

-No, it was not that type of "fine".

-So she's going to see him again?

I am not sure it was that one either.

Either way, it has nothing to do with us.

Hello?

Tom?

Are you there?

The key's under the plant pot!

-All right, Chez?

-Wow!

Bet you're glad I'm wearing boxers!

Can you just get that key for me, please?

Me and Jimmi are lucky if we manage toast before work!

-You know me, always game.

-Did Ellie just leave you like this?

Least I managed to get to my phone.

I take it you're supposed to be at work?

Seriously, can we skip the whole third-degree thing?

-Where's your wedding ring?

-Oh, God!

Ow! My arm's killing me!

Tom, where is it?

I don't know, must have slipped off.

This wasn't Ellie, was it?

What kind of person would do something like that?

Wilfully destroy your possessions

and take something as treasured as a baby album.

I'm sure the police will find out in good time.

I wonder if there is something they have missed?

-A clue, maybe?

-Yes, if you don't mind, I really

should be getting on.

Did anyone else know you were out for the evening,

apart from your colleagues?

Was there anything out of the ordinary that morning?

Someone you had not seen before, a shady character?

No and the police have spoken to all the neighbours.

So, Mrs Tembe, please...

Well, I shudder to even suggest it

but there is another possibility.

And what's that?

There must be a reason

for the wilful destruction of your property.

Do you think you have offended someone?

Is someone trying to get back at you in some way?

How could you do this? How could you be so stupid?!

-I wasn't thinking...

-Yes, you can say that again!

Have you any idea what this is going to do to Ellie,

how much it's going to hurt her?

-I know.

-Why did you have to get me involved?

Because you're my cousin!

Tom and Cherry remember,

-you're always getting me out of scrapes!

-This isn't a game, Tom!

I get it, OK? I messed up.

So, who is she? Who's this woman?

-Does it matter?

-You're the one that got me involved.

Who is she?

She was called Fiona.

-How did you meet her?

-I got drunk, we got talking.

Why did you have to sleep with her?!

I don't know. It was stupid.

-It didn't mean anything, so...

-Tell that to Ellie.

She's got nothing to do with this.

I don't think that's the way she's going to see it.

When is she back?

Tomorrow. Why? What are you going to do?

-I don't know.

-You can't say anything to her.

-Is that all you care about?

-No...

-I can't even look at you right now.

Oh, Cherry! Come on!

Oh, Elaine, would you mind if we did lunch another day?

Oh, that's a shame. We haven't got together in ages.

I know, it's just that I've got so much work to do.

I can't waste all afternoon chatting.

OK.

Did something happen last night?

No.

Actually, we had a really nice evening.

So, what's the problem?

Well, it's early days, you know.

OK, we don't have to talk about it if you don't want to.

To be honest, I...

I think I really like him.

Ahh!

So, lunch?

(Yeah.)

-How long have they been married?

-Two years.

They had the most amazing day. It was really special.

Shame it's no guarantee...

You don't understand, these guys - they love each other.

They're really well-suited.

Maybe they'll get through this.

-I don't know how you get through anything like this.

-People do.

It can even put the passion back in to things.

Are you serious?

You don't just get married, then cheat on someone!

No, I'm sure people don't set out to.

Look, I hate to say it.

It's more common for married people to be unfaithful than not.

-That's rubbish.

-OK!

I could kill Tom for getting me in this position!

I'm damned whatever I do.

Then do nothing.

I can't just ignore it!

Quite a productive morning, I'm nipping out for a sandwich.

Now, before you do,

I have been giving the matter we discussed a lot of thought

and I have an idea.

-Really? Can we talk about it later?

-Most of our patients are delightful, of course,

but there is the odd one that stands out.

How do you mean?

Disrespectful - rude, even.

-Like that young man last week.

-What man?

-Alfie Burnett.

-Oh, heat-of-the-moment stuff.

-How can you be sure?

-People often lash out when they have bad news.

Human nature. You get used to it.

And your house was burgled two days later, yes?

Coincidence.

PHONE RINGS

Who's that?

It's Tom.

I'll call him back.

I've missed this!

Cherry...

I never want us to take each other for granted.

OK.

So, what do you want to do for lunch?

Eh, I can't today, bit snowed under.

Get me a sandwich, though, if you're going out?

Yeah.

Dr Carter.

I have your proof.

See here in the Letherbridge News.

21st April 2002.

"Alfie Burnett, 23, from Letherbridge

"has been charged with aggravated burglary."

Whatever a patient did in their past, is not our concern.

-You knew this?

-It was a long time ago.

What exactly did he say on that day?

Lots of things. He said I was patronising him,

accusing him of being a time-waster

and that it was all right for me with my

"fancy education and posh house."

He mentioned your house?

KNOCK ON DOOR

-You have a visitor.

-I don't want to see him.

OK, let's play nice. Give him five minutes, yeah?

Do you remember when we all went to Dovedale

and I took the handbrake off the car

just to, you know, see what would happen?

Tom, I'm not in the mood.

Front got all bashed up, didn't it? My dad went mad. And...

you took the blame.

-Yeah, because I know he'd kill you.

-He wasn't mad at you, was he?

In fact, I remember him

buying you a large chocolate milkshake to cheer you up.

-I was very jealous!

-I didn't even drink it.

You've got to understand,

nothing's changed.

I love Ellie.

So, why did you sleep with someone else?

Because the thing with Fiona's not like marriage.

It's totally different.

You told me you'd just met!

We've hooked up a couple of times.

So, you lied to me.

Because it's not what you think.

I met her through this website.

-Website?

-Yeah.

SomeoneOnTheSide...

...com.

-So, you actually went looking to cheat?

-No, I went looking for sex.

So, one woman isn't enough for you?

No, this is different.

It's strictly no strings, no commitment.

Tom, there is no such thing!

There might be for men but there isn't for women.

Yeah, but everyone thinks like you, Cherry.

You don't know Fiona. She might be attached to you.

-She isn't.

-She'll just sleep with anyone then?

All right, shall we leave this now?

-If you want your marriage to work, stop this now.

-OK.

-I mean it.

-I'll do it.

-You might fool your folks but I know you're lying.

-What do you want me to say?

I want you to stop this now. Promise me.

I'm being serious.

Back off, OK!

You dragged me into this!

Stay out of it...

all right? Stay out of my life!

It was just a bit of flirting at my Easter retreat.

With a primordial sound meditation instructor.

-The what?

-It's all about tapping

into the vibrational energy of the universe

around the time you were born, using it as a mantra.

I couldn't really get into mine.

Ah well, just tell us about the hot guy!

Well, it wasn't easy, most of the time we had to be silent.

Hang on a minute, are you saying you didn't speak to each other?

It's amazing the flirting you can do on the quiet!

Speaking of which...

Oh, erm, yeah, it was good! We had a good time.

I think the place that he chose was a bit pretentious

-but the food was fantastic.

-Who cares about the food?

He's good company, he really makes me laugh.

Oh, that's good. I laugh AT Rob, mostly.

-He used to be a Hell's Angel, you know...

-Seriously?

Well, for about two weeks, apparently!

And he's met the Queen.

Hope he didn't show her his chopper!

Sorry!

Sorry! The highlight of my Easter was getting Rob to clear

the garage out and whipping the kids into shape for their exams!

Yeah, I remember that very well.

Well it seems to have paid off. They're really knuckling down now.

Staying in, not seeing friends?

No, absolutely. It's amazing, isn't it?

Hello, love.

"Someone On The Side

"gives you excitement

"and offers quality, intimate relations

"for those looking to upgrade their personal lifestyle".

What are you doing?

This is the website Tom used.

I take it "upgrade your personal lifestyle"

-means cheat on your wife!

-OK. Let's not go there!

Fiona...

Letherbridge.

She's pretty, at least.

So, how do I contact her?

You... You don't.

If I set up a member's profile,

then she can message me.

How?

The thing is with kids, you've got to get the balance just right.

Be their friend and be able to lay down the law.

FEMALE LAUGHTER

Immie? Oh this better be good!

Hi, Mum. This is Lorraine.

Hello, Lorraine. Would you mind giving us a minute?

What are you doing?

I'm celebrating.

You've got exams in two weeks!

I got the test results for Hepatitis and HIV.

I thought that was tomorrow?

-They called me this morning, got me in early.

-And?

It's fine. I've got the all clear!

That's brilliant! Oooh, you lovely girl!

Well, hey, you two enjoy yourselves.

Don't go mad, obviously! Back to serious study tomorrow.

Bye, Mum.

Oh, isn't that nice?

She's having fun!

Ohh!

What? What?

"November 2010.

"Patient exhibited threatening behaviour."

Daniel, it's Heston.

Could we have a chat after evening surgery?

It's a little awkward. It would be better face-to-face.

Thank you.

"Hi, my name is Sasha.

"Know what I'd like to do to you?"

I know what I'll do to you if you go anywhere near him!

(Oh!)

Got ya!

"I couldn't resist the Matt Damon

"lookalike thing!

"Got you interested, though."

DOOR KNOCKS BRIEFLY

Oh, hi.

Busy?

You made me jump!

Sorry about lunch. Want to do something tonight?

Eh, The I... The Icon?

Again?

Yeah, I'd really like to go to the Icon.

OK, if that's what makes you happy.

"Do you know the Icon Bar?"

-Can we do this quickly, please? I'm knackered.

-Of course.

Alfie Burnett.

You saw him about 15 months ago.

You say in your notes he was quite threatening.

Let's have a look.

Oh, yeah, nasty piece of work.

Yeah, he came in here demanding sleeping pills.

I gave him all the usual reasons why I couldn't just prescribe them.

He didn't want to know, became really abusive.

Were these threats of a personal nature?

He told me to shove my suggestions, if that's what you mean!

In the end, I had to abort the consultation.

I take it you've had a similar experience.

Bit more personal, I would say.

-Hey guys!

-Hiya!

I didn't know they were going to be in here.

Let's sit here.

THEY CHAT

So, did you speak to Tom?

-Yeah.

-Is everything OK?

-Yeah, fine.

-What did he want?

Who?

Tom.

Em, I'm just going to go to the loo.

Hi.

Hi.

Is this seat taken?

Eh, yes.

First time?

For what?

You know,

you just might have the edge.

-Sorry, on what?

-Matt Damon.

He's got too much puppy fat.

Can we get another one please? Just over there.

What is Cherry doing?

Forget that, who's the stunner with Jimmi?

Do you know, the longer I live, the less I understand men.

Martin said something weird yesterday.

He said that if we were ever to get serious,

there were one or two things he'd need to tell me.

Ooh, like what?

He's actually a woman?

Maybe the garage supplies cars for dodgy heists?

He's not a gangster, all right?

It would explain why he has a driver.

All right, that's enough.

-Probably a simple explanation.

-Like what?

The most obvious.

He's married.

Alfie Burnett. He lives at 59 Ridgeway Close.

-OK, I'll look into it.

-'When?'

Well, I'm busy right now, but as soon as I can.

Rob, you don't understand. I know it was him.

-So you have proof?

-'This can't wait.'

I'm going there now.

Hes... Heston!

Don't worry, it must just be a mix-up.

Sorry if I embarrassed you, asking if it was your first time.

Well, I see what you mean!

Cherry, this is Fiona. There's been

a bit of a misunderstanding. She thought I was her internet date.

Hi.

Cherry?

I want to talk to you about Tom.

-Tom?

-What's going on?

Tom. The guy you left handcuffed to the bed this morning.

Oh, him!

Are you the wife? Because if you've got issues,

-you have it out with hubby.

-He's my cousin.

And I want you to leave him alone. He's married.

-I know.

-And you don't care?

He came to me.

What sort of woman are you?

Well, I have a good job,

my own home.

I'm single, which means no ties.

I can do what I like.

What about the people that you hurt? The damage you have caused!

For the record, no-one forced your cousin.

I imagine he's stuck in a boring little marriage.

He wouldn't have cheated if some slapper hadn't...

Cherry, that's enough!

It was really nice meeting you.

If you're ever looking for something a bit more fun...

-Leave him alone!

-Cherry!

Can you believe that?!

So, apart from checking for a wedding ring,

how do you spot the sign?

Oh, they take their rings off.

What you're looking for is the tell-tale white mark on the finger.

OK, say hypothetically,

that he was married.

He's no fool.

Oh, but you can get some smart ones.

I heard about this bloke, right,

who used spray tan to disguise the mark on his finger.

-Blimey, you're experts, you two, aren't you?

-Don't look at me.

OK, Julia, I get the A star.

So what you're saying is that if a bloke fancies you

and asks you out, he's married?

-JIMMI: Cherry, you just completely used me!

-Oh. Trouble in paradise!

It was the only way I could get her.

For what? What did you hope to achieve?

I just thought I could get her to leave him alone.

It's none of your business! Why don't you get that?

Someone's got to make him see sense.

Why don't you come with me? We can both talk to him.

You're joking, right?

-Why don't you just stop...

-Jimmi, please.

You know, I don't know what's happening to you.

-Urgh, what do you want?

-Where were you last Thursday night?

That's got absolutely nothing to do with you.

Maybe you'll be a bit more forthcoming when the police arrive.

-What are you on about?

-Yeah, they want to ask you some questions about a burglary.

-Burglary?

-Yeah, someone broke into my house.

-That's a shame.

-Smashed up the place, took my things.

Took my pictures of my family!

And you really think I'd do something like that?

In retaliation, because you blame me for your late diagnosis.

-Yeah, I do.

-And you've admitted you've got a police record.

I told you, in confidence, about a mistake I made ten years ago.

How does that give you the right to come round my house, accusing me?

Don't you think I've got enough on right now?

So, where were you?

I was at me mum's.

We watched EastEnders, we had our tea.

I crashed out on the sofa. I think it were just after nine.

There were five of us, in case you want to check, Officer.

This is a really nice surprise.

I didn't think you were going to be back tonight.

-My meeting tomorrow got cancelled.

-Are you sure you're not too tired?

No, no, we could do with a catchup. Haven't seen you since your wedding.

Ignore the mess, by the way. You come back after two days

and the place is a pigsty! Tea or wine?

Wine. Please.

-What are you doing here?

-I saw Fiona.

What? What did you do that for?

Because I care about your marriage, even if you don't.

-There's nothing wrong with it.

-Wrong with what?

Nothing. He didn't mean...

Tom?

Cherry's got something she wants to tell you.

-No, I don't.

-Well, come on.

Ellie, I'm sorry.

I think you've got a right to know.

Tom slept with another woman.

What did you hope to achieve, Cherry?

-What?

-Coming here like this.

I thought you'd want to know the truth.

-You think I don't know my own husband?

-Well, no...

You knew?

Yes.

Ellie, I'm so...

It's all right. I've known for a while.

Why haven't you done anything?

I'm no fool, Cherry.

This is my choice.

Are you not angry? Are you not upset?

-Of course I'm upset, but I'm also realistic.

-What does that mean?

I knew what I was in for when we got married.

He's your husband!

And he's human, which means he's flawed sometimes.

-That's no excuse.

-Better than naively

assuming someone is going to be exactly as you want them to be.

Expecting someone to be faithful isn't naive.

But isn't being with someone more than just sex?

Well, yes!

You love them for what they are,

not some rose-tinted view of them.

And that's the way you think I see Jimmi?

Well, you're wrong, both of you.

I think you should go.

-The burglary's had quite an effect on Doctor Carter, as I'm sure you can imagine.

-I understand.

Going through some stuff myself right now.

Oh, really?

He didn't tell you?

Good to know he takes patient confidentiality so seriously.

I've just been diagnosed, Hep C.

-I'm sorry to hear that.

-Oh, it's no biggie...

just have to make a few adjustments.

I thought stopping drinking would be the hardest.

The social life's took a hammering,

but then again, I haven't felt like going out much lately,

so it's not been that bad.

Plus the pills make us sick a lot, knackered...

plus I've got my job to contend with.

-Look, Alfie, if I'd realised...

-Look, you're just a GP,

the guy who hands out the sentence.

The rest isn't your problem, right?

-Hi, Cherry!

-Hi. I really need a drink. Do you want one?

I was just about to go home.

Jimmi, please don't be mad at me.

What happened with Tom?

Ellie was there.

You didn't say anything, did you?

Oh, What did you do that for?

Why is everyone making out as though I'm in the wrong here?

You can't tell people how to live their lives!

I didn't want it to end up like that.

You wouldn't do that to me, would you?

You shouldn't need to ask.

So, you wouldn't?

Cherry, I can't keep doing this all the time,

reassuring you.

What does that mean?

I don't have a crystal ball. I can't predict the future.

Won't we always be together?

Hopefully, yes,

but there's something to be said for living in the here and now.

What's the point standing around, thinking of the future? There's no guarantees.

Seriously, forget I ever mentioned it.

Oh, you really like him, don't you?

She has to know.

Why are you looking at me?

Because we are going to spring a honey trap for Martin.

And you're it!

No, no, you're not!

Julia?

Well, I don't think we should completely dismiss it.

Come on, Elaine, grow a pair!

Yeah!

HESTON SIGHS

-Well, I don't think he'll sue.

-No.

-Heston...

-I know.

I've crossed a line.

I don't know what's happening to me.

Your eyes are shot. You're high. Great(!)

How is that any of your business?

Not having second thoughts?

What if he finds out what we're doing?

-We can be a family again.

-It's too late.

Mum, please!

Julia!

Martin Miller.

Alicia Hyde.

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