Sentence Doctors

ENGINE STARTS OUTSIDE

Help. Help me! Help! Aaagh!

Help!

Help! Can anyone hear me?

I'm in here! Please.

-TEARFULLY:

-Please.

MOBILE CHIMES

FOOTSTEPS ON STAIRS

Morning.

Hello, love. I was just bringing you up a cup of tea.

Why don't you go back to bed for a minute?

Please stop spoiling me.

-Was it one of the kids?

-What?

-On the phone.

Oh, no. Just a work thing.

I should be making your lunch up.

Go and shut your eyes for a bit.

If only I could sleep.

You should take the pills.

They're too strong.

-Then why not get ready for your day out?

-Shopping?

Just the thing. Get you back on track.

And there's plenty of courgette and carrot for his lunch.

Hey, you know how Joe's been ill these last few days...

-He was fine yesterday.

-Yeah, but it might flare up again.

-You know how he only wants his mum when he's off-colour.

-He's fine.

-I was thinking that I could take your patients today.

-Nice try.

Joe doesn't seem to be hitting it off with me.

-Give him a chance, he's only five months old.

-Yeah, but...

he doesn't respond to me the same way that he does with you.

-This isn't a competition, Daniel.

-No, but I talk to him, and he doesn't listen.

He can't even speak yet!

-Yeah.

-There are other ways of communicating, Dr Granger.

Now, I've got to go or I'll be late.

Yeah.

FRONT DOOR OPENS

Ann.

Relax, love, you'll be fine.

HE INHALES Breathe deeply.

It's the same as the other one,

-only nice and new.

-I know.

-Ignition.

-I know how to drive.

Course you do.

Make sure you spoil yourself when you get there.

STARTS ENGINE

There's nothing's coming. Off you go.

ENGINE STOPS

I'm sorry, I can't.

Yes, you can. Give it another go.

Please, Phil, tomorrow! Tomorrow I will.

Come on, love. You're not trying.

No?

Oh, you're just going to walk away, then? Let it beat you?

Ann!

FRONT DOOR SHUTS

Then he takes out his electric razor, starts shaving himself right in there,

using his mobile as a mirror! He's bonkers.

He's one of Jimmi's, I think, Jake Powell.

Oh, not the most socially aware. Poor Jimmi. BOTH LAUGH

Kevin.

They've forgotten her already.

-Actually, you know, about Freya...

-No, whoa. I've got a pile of paperwork that high,

and, to be honest, that's exactly what I need right now.

Help!

-I'm in here! Please!

-Calm down, Harry! I told you.

No-one ever comes here.

Now, stand back.

That way we don't get any trouble.

Hello, Patti. How have you been?

Not too bad, thanks. How are you all here?

We're fine. We're missing her, of course.

Well, you just couldn't help loving her,

even when she was a pain in the bum.

True.

Here's some sandwiches.

Cheese ones.

Fruit, chocolate biscuits.

You can't hold me here for ever.

The longer you leave it, the worse it's going to be.

For you.

You just...you can't do this to someone!

Let me go now and I promise, I won't say anything.

I mean it! We can call it quits.

Quits? After what you did?

OK. Wrong word, I'm sorry. But...

The fact is, there'll be people looking for me. My parents are...

-Still on holiday.

-I was lying about that, OK?

Your house is dark every night.

You planned this well.

No. This wasn't the plan.

-I'll be a missing person.

-Not yet.

Yeah, but any moment now. My friends will get suspicious.

They'll get in touch, then if I don't reply they'll know something's up.

Don't worry. Already have.

-My friends will know that's not me...

-Distance! Distance!

Look...

Please...let me go. I've said I'm sorry.

-And that's enough?

-What else can I say?

You can mean it for a start!

Like I've said, I didn't realise what I'd done.

Course you didn't.

No. No, no, no. Please, don't go. My leg is really starting to hurt.

-You shouldn't have tried to escape.

-I'm serious! It really throbs.

The cream's not working. Look.

I need to see a doctor, OK?

I'm not going to say anything about any of this, I swear.

I don't think so.

If my leg turns septic, I could get seriously ill.

I mean, really bad. Do you want that on your hands?

What are you doing?

No, you're not listening to me. No! I'm telling you I need help!

I need... You need to get me help!

LOCK TURNS IN DOOR

PHONE RINGS

Yes?

I've Patti here, Freya's aunt. She'd like to speak to you.

Er... Please give her my apologies. Tell her I've got patients all day.

Well, that's going to be difficult because I've just told her you haven't.

Karen! Please just think of something. I can't see her.

Oh, really? Well, I didn't know that.

What?

Well, in future, Dr Tyler,

it would be great if you would tell me these things.

-Karen?

-OK, so that's three case meetings...

and a seminar on premature dementia.

Don't overdo it!

OK, I'll pass that on.

Would you like me to arrange another time?

No, I can't think about that now. Just leave it.

When the PCT have sorted out their end.

'OK. Thanks, Dr Tyler.'

Oh, he's chock-a-block. He's really sorry.

Hiya, Patti.

How are you?

Not too bad, except for the rash.

Kevin can't see me today.

Yeah. I heard.

It's not me I'm here for.

Oh, it's your wife?

No, it's my nephew, Harry. He's staying with us for a while.

-I've tried bringing him here but he's run off.

-Oh?

He's got this phobia thing about seeing doctors. It's really silly.

People can have phobias about all kinds of things.

I'd never realised how serious it was.

Er, OK. Well, we'll have to register him as a temporary patient.

Where does he live?

Padstow, Cornwell.

-And his surname?

-Redkin.

He's sent me a photo of the wound.

-How did this happen?

-He slipped on a run.

It looks infected.

He'll be wanting antibiotics, then?

Possibly. He needs to get it treated. How about a home visit?

-It's often less stressful.

-I'll talk to him.

-I could call him if you like.

-It's all right. I'll speak to him.

Should I take the prescription for the antibiotics?

No, I can't do that, sorry. I'll need to see him.

Of course you do.

Um... I'll get back to you.

BABY GURGLES

SWITCHES TV ON

TV: 'Let's put a smile on your face because today

'we're going to play in a band! Let's start with the guitar.

'Keep strumming it.'

-TV:

-'This is where you live.'

Hello?

HE SIGHS Look, his isn't helping.

-I know.

-HE SWITCHES TV OFF

I thought you'd be gardening, at least.

Always looked a picture, our garden.

Sorry.

No, I'm sorry. For snapping earlier.

And to make up for it, I've a surprise.

I've booked you in for an afternoon of pampering

at that salon in Newham Street. Massage, facial...

I couldn't.

It'll really cheer you up.

-All that chatter and questions...

-Just tell them to pipe down. You're the customer.

They're expecting you in half an hour.

I can't go like this! They're dressed up to the nines in there.

You'd better get ready, then.

HE CHUCKLES

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

Yeah, put him through.

'Mr Coxton?'

I've talked my nephew into seeing you.

It'll have to be here, I'm afraid.

That's OK. How about... three o'clock?

I'll make sure he's here.

Great, cheers.

-KNOCK AT DOOR

-Just a min...

-I could have had a patient!

-Patti was here.

-Yes, I know.

-So you should have seen her.

-Look, I'm a bit busy, so if you don't mind...

-Especially seeing as you didn't come to the funeral.

Thanks for bringing that up(!)

-SHE SIGHS

-You know how much she loved Freya.

-Everyone loved Freya!

-Kevin, she needs to talk to you.

-I'll give her a ring sometime.

-It was a big deal her coming here.

You could have at least had the decency...

But I don't have the decency, OK?

I'm selfish and I'm work-obsessed.

So, if you don't mind, just leave me to it.

What is going on?

I shouldn't be here.

-Take some more time off if you need it.

-No.

It should have been me.

If I take you...

..you've got to promise...

I won't say anything. I swear.

If all goes well, we'll see about ending this.

Oh.

The doctor says you need to take these -

ibuprofen - for the pain.

-Um...I'm OK.

-You need to take something, Harry.

The pain's getting worse, isn't it?

The journey will be hell, otherwise.

You need to wear this.

Clean yourself up.

You also need to wear...

You're kidding, right?

-I'm not wearing these.

-Then no doctor!

-TERSELY:

-OK, here we are, yummy food.

Lots of carrot, anti-oxidants - things that are good for you, make you strong.

OK?

BABY GURGLES

All right, let's try the choo-choo train again.

Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch... Woo-woo!

Good boy!

-Feeling sleepy, are we?

-What you given...?

Must be the infection setting in. You need to lie down.

The doctor.... Where's...?

He's coming in a minute.

Let's get you inside.

Just sit still.

OK. One more mouthful, that's all I want.

One more!

Absolutely amazing. You eat for your mother every time, don't you?

But just once, for me... One more mouthful!

Just eat it!

BABY CRIES

Every time. Every time!

CRYING CONTINUES

DOORBELL CHIMES

-Mr Coxton.

-Phil, please.

-Everything all right? Harry's here, isn't he?

-Yes, he's upstairs. It's just...he's so sleepy,

rambling. I think he's delirious.

If the infection's advanced, perhaps.

Is he on any medication or recreational drugs?

-Don't think so.

-Let's take a look, shall we?

Harry, it's Dr Clay. You've got a wound that's hurting you?

Help me, please.

-How long's he been like this?

-Just the past hour or so while we've been waiting for you.

It's his leg here.

I'm just going to roll your trousers up, Harry, OK?

He locked me... Prisoner...

It's OK, Harry, doc's looking after you.

I told him he should have got this sorted earlier.

This I can treat. It's the drowsiness I'm worried about.

Hang on.

Oh, what's this?

These are Ann's.

Sleeping tablets.

-Do you think he's taken some? Relax enough to see you?

-Maybe.

-I'm going to need to call an ambulance.

-No, wait.

There were only four left. And there's still two here.

-You're absolutely certain?

-Absolutely.

Ann only said so this morning. He's only taken two.

Look, if we take him to A&E, he'll freak. Please...

-What's wrong with that?

-Just didn't fancy it.

-You know, you should eat something, Kevin.

-What a waste!

Karen!

It's better than celery!

Kevin, do you fancy going for a walk? Clear our heads.

Er, no. Like I said, I've got tons of paperwork.

She's right. Some exercise would do you good. Go on.

Yeah, you must be tired out after all those case meetings.

I promise not to talk about Freya.

Harry, you call me when you've woken up properly. OK?

Sorry about this, Dr Clay. It's all been a bit crazy 'round here recently.

Could have done without him visiting whilst we're still trying to get Ann back on track. He's an idiot.

It's OK.

Sorry if I'm a bit stressed. Too much to deal with.

Right, one four times a day, OK?

The nurse can make a visit to do a fresh dressing.

I need to get out...

The doctor's fixed you up. You'll be fine, Harry.

Make sure he calls me, OK?

Course. Very kind of you to come.

There's loads of things I miss about Manchester. The chips are better.

What, with gravy?

Only in Manchester.

You set this up on purpose, haven't you?

Patti!

-You're not helping yourself.

-What, and you know all about me, do you?

We owe it to Patti.

And to Freya.

Are you coming or what?

Phil? Are you back?

Phil?

GROANING FROM INSIDE VAN

MOANING

Phil, are you in there?

-How was the salon?

-I think there's someone inside your van!

-Get a taxi back, did you?

-Oh, no, I couldn't take all those treatments.

-Let's have a cuppa.

-I heard a sound, like a moan.

-Don't worry about that. It's a stray dog that got injured.

-I'm taking it to the vet.

-Let me see!

-Just leave it, OK?

Just... Don't, Ann!

What is he doing here?

-Just having a talk, trying to sort things out. He's leaving now.

-Let me out.

Phil? Tell me.

I went to talk to him. Tried to get him to come clean.

-Things got out of hand.

-You didn't hurt him?

-No!

But he went nuts, like I was trying to kill him!

Somebody came, so I took him without thinking.

When was this?

Five days ago.

HARRY MOANS

-Any calls for me?

-Nope.

Nothing from Harry Redkin or Mr Coxton?

No, sorry.

-No calls for a nurse to visit?

-No calls at all!

-OK.

Would you like me to call them?

Er... No, I'll pop round.

Do us a favour, though - chase up Harry's notes. Should be a surgery in Padstow.

Yes, master!

I've met death all too often.

There's been Mum and Dad, my sister too.

Many dear friends.

I could have let grief be my constant friend. Too many do.

But we only get one shot at being here, right?

And we never know what's round the corner.

So laugh at the dark. That's what I say.

Or else you might as well be dead.

Freya thought that too.

She threw her arms around life.

She did.

Always saw the funny side.

-She was always up for a laugh, wasn't she?

-Now she makes thousands laugh with her blogs.

-Do you like them, Kevin?

-Yeah, of course.

I'd never read them before.

What? But Freya said that...

I pretended.

I had no idea how the Internet worked,

and I was too embarrassed to tell her.

"Day three of moving in and I'm worried.

"It turns out the GF's a proper grown-up.

"She doesn't flood the bathroom,

"throw her clothes around or ruin a saucepan every time she cooks.

"Will she put up with the chaotic child that's me?

"Will my mess break the spell

"and turn me back into a frog?"

Yeah. You sure, Karen?

OK.

DOORBELL RINGS

Mrs Coxton, can I come in? There's a problem with Harry's registration.

It's OK, he's coming round, feeling much better.

-We won't waste any more...

-I think the doctor had better come in, don't you, Phil?

"He's put new ammunition into the word "ambition".

"He's starring in his own series called Dr Macho Kildare.

"But guess what? The slimeball's going to be a great doctor.

"It may take half a century, but he'll get there."

If only I hadn't...

Ah, things we could all regret.

I lied about the drugs trial.

Only one rule in life - no if onlys.

Freya thought that too.

Listen, Freya ran into that burning house because she loved life.

But she died!

I am so proud of what she did.

Do you hear me, Kevin?

And now I've got... all these to read.

I'd no idea she'd written so much.

I can hear her voice, you know, clear as a bell.

-Especially when you read them.

-I know.

It's hard.

So we must embrace life even harder.

-And the more we laugh with Freya...

-The more she lives?

-How's he doing?

-He's coming round. He'll be all right. You're going to be OK.

-It was only two tablets, like I said.

-That doesn't make it all right! You drugged him.

-Only to bring him here.

-You kidnapped him.

-I never planned...

-You lied to me.

He deserved a prison sentence. Five days is nothing.

We tried to prosecute,

but rich boy here denied ever driving on that road, let alone forcing Ann off it.

-It's not what I wanted, Phil!

-I tried talking to him. He acted like I was crazy.

-You've wrecked everything.

-I can fix this!

Ann!

Daniel?

BABY GURGLES

(Hello.)

(Hello.)

I love you.

I love Ann. Always have.

But since the accident...

..she's been a shell of herself.

She was so busy.

The kindest, sweetest...

You ask any of your mates at uni.

Ann used to work there.

She's always kind to others.

Is that why she puts up with a loser like you, then?

-Hey, whoa, you're not helping yourself.

-He's going to pay for this. My parents will sue him.

I've lost her now.

I didn't mean to...

Once I'd started, I didn't know how to end it.

Then take control now. Don't wait for him to go to the police.

-And get done for abduction.

-Yeah. Maybe.

But if you want to keep her...

It's better coming from you.

If you don't, I will.

Let's see how he likes being locked up!

Who caused the accident, Harry? Who never stopped?

Yes, hello... I'd like to report a crime.

Something I've done.

All right?

Yeah. Tough day.

Then Patti comes along and...

She doesn't know the whole story, though.

Oh, Kevin. You have got to stop this.

Freya didn't save you to be...

a messed-up misery the rest of your life.

-Easier said than done.

-I know!

I've gone over and over that day too.

-But there's something that might help.

-Counselling?

I think we should go to Michaela's.

I NEED to see where she died.

Come with me.

Please?

What name is it, please?

Wolf Who Hunts At Night.

Why don't we give him a lovely surprise?

If I found out I was related to Lady Godiva, you wouldn't catch me

riding around the streets on a horse naked.

That's a bullet we've all dodged, then.

DOORBELL RINGS

Takeaway.

-Surprise!

-Are we early?

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