Car Wars Doctors

I understand. No, no, we like the office very much.

Another six-month lease would be perfect.

The payment will be there. You have my word.

OK.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Co sie stalo?

English, Lec. The customers don't like it.

I don't see any customers. So?

Kids. You have a fare waiting. Tulse Street to the airport.

I said you'd be there five minutes ago.

You go. I've been driving all night.

You think I've been lying in bed?

Jaki jest twoj problem?

My problem is that we put all our cash into this business.

And I'm not going home with empty pockets.

We can sleep when we've made some money.

ENGINE FAILS TO START

Come on!

You...

Damn it!

Morning, love.

-Big day! You hungry?

-No.

I was thinking, I could come in with you.

No! No, no.

Sorry. I really appreciate it, but I've already arranged

to go in with Cassie.

Don't know why you didn't get it text, anyway.

It would have been much easier.

Easier for Jack to get his revenge, yeah.

After the trick I pulled, there's no way I'm risking it.

Are you nervous?

I bet you have sailed through, straight A's.

Like last time?

Are you sure you're not hungry? I could rustle up some eggy bread?

Oh, well. I will go.

PHONE BEEPS

No way!

Ah, the boss man. Dug Clinton. Arrowz Cabs.

Is this important? I've a very busy morning, Mr Clinton.

Tell me about it. Business is non-stop at the moment.

If only I could clone myself, eh? Right, I'll get to it.

Basically, I wanted to give you the heads-up.

-I'm sorry?

-I run a very tight ship.

I hand-pick all my drivers myself.

I wouldn't employ anybody who cut any corners.

I can't see what this has to do with The Mill.

You might be about to put some work the way of a certain new firm

who aren't so picky.

We use a variety of cab companies. Which one specifically are you talking about?

No, I'm not going to name any names.

In which case, you're wasting my time.

I'm saying Arrowz are the biggest firm in Letherbridge. And the most experienced.

Stick with us. You'll know your customers are in safe hands.

-Morning!

-Excuse me. Did that bid paperwork go off last night?

-Guaranteed delivery.

-Excellent.

Was there anything else?

Right.

David Collins rang. He'd like to see the budget estimates.

Damn it! I left both account files in my car.

Never mind. I'll pick them up later.

What about the Community Transport Forum?

You'd better book me a cab.

Oh, but not Arrowz. Let's try one of the others.

OK, five minutes. Thank you.

Another job?

-The Mill Health Centre.

-Yes! I dropped one of our cards off.

If we get in there, we're made.

-It's just one fare.

-Think how many cabs they call a day!

This is our chance.

We've worked like dogs for months. Where has it got us?

Our luck is about to change. I can feel it.

How? We don't even have cash to renew the lease!

So we take on as many jobs as we can. Drive quickly.

Whatever it takes.

What about the customers? We want them to use us again.

Right now, all I care about is their cash.

Great way to run a business.

You think we have a choice? I'm not losing everything, Lec.

We're wasting time. Let's get to work.

I've been feeling sick since I got up this morning.

Not pregnant, are you?

No! Just nervous. These results are a big deal, you know.

Oh, just forget that exam stuff.

Focus. I've had like non-stop texts since seven

and it's all over Facebook.

Really? It's only Midlands Today.

Imogen, do you know how many millions of people

watch regional TV news?

The TV cameras are setting up right inside school to catch it all.

Students ripping open their results envelopes and crying. Live!

Why turn yourself into a freak show?

Well, I'm getting down there!

-What?

-Everyone's going. This is, like, a once-in-a-lifetime.

-To do what?

-Duh! To get your face out there, get seen, get recognised!

Look, we might only be on screen for a few seconds,

but then you never know who's watching.

How do you think original talent gets spotted?

All that stuff about being a contemporary artist

you're always go on about.

Getting your face out there, isn't this ideal?

Yeah, you're right.

OK. Let's do this! What am I going to wear?!

What time do you call this?

I'm only five minutes late.

Well, I've had to mention it to Howard, I'm afraid

-and he's not impressed.

-What?

Yeah. He wants to see you in his office straight away.

-Joke!

-I've got to get on.

This is Kety, my hometown.

Letherbridge must seem very different.

People are the same everywhere. Some friendly, some not so friendly.

Bet you miss Poland.

Food especially. But it is good - I have learned to cook.

Hello, Mrs Jacobs. I booked you a lift home - Arrowz Cabs.

You know, I used to work for Arrowz.

Oh, really?

They don't like foreign drivers. The boss - he ripped me off.

-Every week my wages were less and less.

-That's terrible.

It worked out - I left.

My brother and I set up Kety Kabs. Good, honest service, 24/7.

Wonder you have any time to cook.

I bake a mean Polish cake.

Makowiec, you know this? Poppy seed cake.

-Don't think I've ever had it.

-It's the best, believe me.

-I bring you some.

-Are you trying to bribe me?

Definitely. We won't let you down.

I hate to disappoint you,

but I'm not the person who makes the decisions round here.

Hello. My name is Feliks Kucharski, manager of Kety Kabs.

Saint Phil's hospital. And not via the ring road.

You're the boss.

Yeah. It's going to be mental. See you there.

Well?

Perfect.

-Really? Not too much?

-No, trust me. The camera is going to love you.

Let's go!

KNOCK ON DOOR Come in!

Am I interrupting?

I think Mr Walter's athlete's foot can wait.

Is everything OK with Cherry?

Why?

She seems a bit on edge.

I wondered if she's still upset about Freya?

Sometimes it hits you months later, doesn't it?

She's hasn't said anything.

Maybe because you haven't been there to listen?

Meaning what?

-Well, you're always out jogging now, aren't you?

-What?

Jimmi, I'm not having a go.

It's just I think she needs a bit more attention, that's all.

OK. I'll bear it in mind.

Ah!

Ooh, I'm not in Embarrassing Bodies territory?

Jogger's Nipple, if you must know.

Well, no pain, no gain.

True. I did do my best time yesterday.

-Despite the chafing?

-One of those days when you feel like you're flying, you know?

Once you're in that rhythm, everything kicks in...

I'm starting to feel more sorry for Cherry by the second.

No-one can beat us for price, I promise you.

Cost is not our only consideration when we use cab companies.

Sure. We're a family firm. Very hard workers.

Always on time.

HORN BLARES

Idiot! Are you all right?

-I'm fine.

-What the hell's he playing at? He must have seen you!

-Really. I'm OK.

Maniac.

-So you think we sound like a company you could do business with?

-I've got to go.

I'll be here to pick you up later. No problem!

-RADIO:

-'Feliks?'

Feliks, are you there?

Call me back.

I need to speak to you about the office lease. It's important.

Mr Stafford. Cab to the Legion?

Ready when you are.

-So, how have you been keeping?

-Fine.

-Oh, my!

-Ready? It's no use being at the back!

Come on!

I'm Sarah, I got two A's and a B.

Hi, I'm Lindsay, I got two A's and a C.

Calm down! Calm down!

Hi! I'm Cassie...

Hi! I'm Imogen Hollins...

I did Drama and Media Studies. I'm expecting two A's.

What are you doing?! Ow!

Can I have the police please?

Sorry, Immie! Sorry.

I've got a conditional place at Manchester.

We're very busy today, so I'm just covering, OK?

Thank you.

OK, Mrs Jacobs? There you go, everything in?

Oi, that's my fare!

Thought you might need this.

Thank you.

Listen, tell me if I'm starting to sound like a stuck record,

but are you sure you're OK?

Mand, I'm fine, I'm just tired, that's all.

I spoke to Jimmi earlier.

What about?

I was just asking if you were OK,

but he wanted to talk jogger's nipple.

Which is way more detail than I...

Mand, you had no right talking to him about me!

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...

I've got patients waiting.

OK, Mrs Jacobs?

-I will be back to take you to the hospital later, yes?

-Thank you.

-OK, got to go. Busy, busy!

-Thank you, bye-bye.

Mand, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have snapped at you before.

I really didn't mean to interfere, you know.

I know.

I'm not the best company at the moment. Do you fancy lunch?

You know the way to a girl's heart.

-Why did you call a cab if you have your car?

-It won't start.

-Oh.

I'll take a look.

Really. It's OK.

MOBILE RINGS

Kenny...

Kenny, calm down.

Well, how many other fares has he poached, then?

This has gone too far.

No, Kenny, listen to me.

You do what you have to do, all right?

I want them dealt with.

You're a mechanic?

Started on Russian Army trucks.

If you can fix them, you can fix anything.

-Why did you come over here?

-Work.

-Mini cabbing?

-All I could get.

It's a very competitive business.

So we work harder, longer hours.

Undercutting rivals' fares?

We charge a fair rate.

OK, start her up.

ENGINE RUNS

Thank you.

Every day Poles build your houses, stack your shelves,

mend your roads, look after your old people.

We work where there is work to be done, often for less.

I don't hear anyone complaining we don't charge enough.

But when a Pole has the cheek to drive a cab...

What do I owe you?

A chance to make a living.

Joke.

No. Not necessary.

Thank you, Mr...

Kucharksi.

Feliks.

OK, everybody, party's over, time to go home. Let's go.

Thank you, keep moving.

Off we go, thank you.

Imogen!

What happened?

Does it matter?

Thought you'd have more sense than to get me

stuck in something like this.

Can we just get out of here?

Dobra wiadomosc,

I think we are going to have plenty of work coming our way.

The phone hasn't rung in the last hour.

I fixed the boss from The Mill's car. Now he likes me.

Well done, Feliks. Good job.

Fantastic.

This is a contract. Definitely?

No, but...

Then why are you wasting my time even talking about it?

Because it could change everything.

Could. Dreams don't pay bills, Feliks.

How do you manage to turn good news bad so quickly?

You want bad news? The property agency rang back.

Someone else has made them an offer on the office lease.

But they said...

They want a deposit from us to secure it. 50%.

Up front.

So? What do we do now? You tell me.

Mrs Jacobs. 20, Wisden Road. To the hospital.

-Now?

-Go!

-Take a seat.

-Decided I was being a bit too generous earlier.

Thought you should know the facts.

I guess you're referring to Kety Kabs?

Had trouble with them already, have you?

-What did you feel I needed to know?

-They're cowboys, plain and simple.

They listen in to other firms' call-outs and nick their fares.

Stole one of ours here this morning.

-Have you got any proof of this?

-They don't even know their way round town.

I've had customers tell me they had to direct them.

But the main problem is they're undercutting everyone.

Silly prices, barely even covering the petrol.

The problem for me is that obviously as a competitor, you have a vested interest.

Ask any of the other cab companies!

I will. Thank you.

Imagine some Polish quack set up shop outside your surgery,

started nicking your patients and creaming off half your wage?

-That sound fair?

-I'm not going to...

-I'm just saying you have a responsibility!

We use a wide range of cab companies.

-None get preferential treatment.

-That's my point. We should!

British jobs for British people.

The Kucharskis have a right to work here.

Oh, look, these Poles come over here, nick our jobs, make a packet,

then naff off back to wherever they come from and pay no tax.

They're leeches. Parasites.

Under European law...

Don't give me all that Euro crap! It's a joke!

-I've lived here all my life! Don't

-I

-have any rights?

Goodbye, Mr Clinton.

Look, all I'm asking for is our fair share of business.

-And I can assure you, you'll get it.

-Yeah, right.

It's pretty obvious you've made up your mind who's side you're on.

There are no sides.

-There you go, Mr Thompson.

-Thank you very much.

-My pleasure.

You've got a nerve showing your face here.

Nie dotykaj mnie!

Haven't you learnt to speak English yet?

-Don't touch me!

-Excuse me, gentlemen.

How's business? Sorted your lease out yet?

How low will you go?

Not as low as poaching fares.

-I learned it from you.

-You want to be careful what you're saying.

-Like you're careful where you are driving?

-Kety Kabs is dead.

-Not while I'm still breathing.

-Don't tempt me.

Get out. Unless you want me to call the police?

Tell Lec, "Get well soon." Yeah?

Mrs Jacobs?

Mrs Jacobs, are you there?

I'm just surprised you got sucked in.

That whole X-Factor, beauty contest thing...

-I know...

-Thought you hated it?

-All right.

-It's not you.

Cassie distracted me. She made it sound kind of cool!

Ah, Cassie.

I should have spotted her fingerprints all over this one.

Can't believe I wore this.

Actually, I think it's your colour.

Dad!

Are you going to use that as a bookmark, or what?

Go on, open it.

OK.

Well?

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Three A stars! I did it!

Well done.

This is my ticket out of here! I am out. In to the world!

Second time lucky. You deserve it.

Oh, I can't wait. I can't wait! My life is finally beginning!

Lec! Lec!

SPEAKS POLISH

What's happened?

My brother, something is wrong.

He's not answering. I have to find him!

Keep ringing. I'll drive.

Come on!

Don't drink it all at once.

It's tempting.

Right, what is going on?

Mandy, you really don't want to spend your lunch break

listening to me moan.

Fine. I'll kick off then.

Basically Jimmi's started re-running Chariots Of Fire every night

instead of making eyes at you?

He's never there, Mand. If he is, it doesn't feel like it.

He's changed.

And this all started with the running?

I don't know. I know at first I focused on the wedding.

It was really important to me that everything was perfect.

So maybe I just didn't think enough about...

What it would be like afterwards?

It's endless - the cooking, cleaning, washing up.

It's like I've become part of Jimmi's routine.

Everything has to be done in a set way, at a set time.

I know you wanted the whole fairytale wedding thing,

but surely you knew that isn't the real deal?

Marriage is a massive commitment.

You've no idea how hard I've tried.

But you can all have days where it feels like a slog.

What if it's all the time?

Then...you need to talk to him, Cherry. Be honest with him.

I can't.

Why not?

You hungry?

Lec! Lec?!

No, no!

Ambulance, please.

SPEAKS POLISH

Bottom end of Wisden Street, near the park.

Thank you.

Keeping a happy relationship going is one of the most difficult

things anyone can do.

I mean, Freya and I, it was not always easy by any means.

I just feel like I'm suffocating. I have no idea what to do.

I still don't get how it's all happened so suddenly.

It was a mistake...

What?

What was a mistake?

I had sex with Daniel.

It was a total one-off.

I feel terrible. I can't stop thinking about it.

Wow. So, this Daniel, is he an ex?

Are you likely to bump into him again?

I'm talking about Daniel...

Daniel.

No! Daniel?

Mandy, please just keep your voice down!

Oh, Cherry! How could you?!

With him? Of all people?

-Are you going in with him?

-I didn't think they'd go that far.

You'll need to make a full statement to the police.

I just wanted us to go home a success.

If you cheat and lie it's always going to come back and bite you.

Lec will be able to drive again soon.

Feliks...

Please. Give us a second chance. We will work harder than anyone.

Feliks, you're not listening.

The Mill is reliant on companies that can provide an honest, safe and reliable service.

It's not about working yourself in to the ground

or cutting corners and taking risks. It's about trust.

OK, so we make this our number one priority.

Your only priority now is your brother.

You need to look after him.

Powodzenia.

Did you seriously think I was going to say,

"Never mind, these things happen"?

-I thought you'd understand.

-I do.

I understand that you have failed to treat your marriage seriously

or with any respect.

And what about Zara?

They've just had a baby!

I didn't think...

No, you didn't because if you had,

you wouldn't have mixed all this stuff up with work.

Mand, I know that it's bad. It just happened.

No, it didn't! You made a choice!

Losing Freya, it was one of the worst things

to ever happen to me... but it did teach me one thing.

That love and life, they are precious.

What you've done has potentially ruined the lives of four...

no, five people.

Mandy, please...

No, I can't help you.

You've made your bed.

Oi! What you going to say about me this afternoon?

What you going to say about me in court, Mrs B?

When will you get that through your thick skull? It's irrelevant!

You are irrelevant!

You're not changing something?

Because if there's just the slightest difference

between your evidence today and your statement from the incident...

I know.

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