Dancing Queen Doctors

And then we go into a quarter turn.

It's beautiful.

I saved for a whole year to buy it.

Christmas money, every penny from my paper round.

I never had anything like that.

Gina.

Watch this.

Yeah, that's great, just be careful.

But, Mum, look.

Later, love. Gina.

-I can't take my eyes off you for a minute, can I?

-Now what?

-My bank card. And don't try acting innocent.

-I haven't even touched your purse.

Well, you're wasting your time because my account is empty. I want your keys now.

And you don't come round again, not without ringing first. Right?

Why would I want to come back here?

FOOTSTEPS ON STAIRS

FRONT DOOR SLAMS

RADIO: # There may be teardrops to shed

# So while there's moonlight and music

# And love and romance

# Let's face the music and dance

# Let's face the music and dance. #

OK.

-And how did this happen exactly?

-I fell down the stairs,

-tripped on something.

-You didn't go to A&E?

-You were closer.

-Pop your jacket back on.

So you'll give me something?

Well, the problem is, I can't find any obvious signs of injury.

-There's no bruising or swelling.

-But I'm in agony.

Then I can refer you for a scan to St Phil's.

No!

That'll take too long Look, I need something now.

How many times we been through this, Gina?

Look, I'm being straight with you.

Yeah. Like you were the last time? What was that?

That was gallstones, wasn't it? Or was that the time before?

Look, love, if you want me to help you get into rehab, I...

Forget it. You're just like all the others,

-say you want to help, but it's just all talk, innit?

-Gina.

Gi...

DOOR SLAMS

I know this seemed like a good idea last night,

-but now...

-Not having second thoughts?

But what if he finds out what we're doing?

Men don't like being spied on.

But you can't ignore the signs.

He's a textbook married man looking for a bit of fun on the side.

You're such a cynic, Elaine. No, this feels wrong.

If you want to be sure...

And how are we going to engineer this meeting?

I've no idea where he's going to be.

PHONE RINGS

Martin, hi.

Cancel tonight? Yeah, that's fine.

No, I don't have a problem with that.

Right, so you're going to stay on at the golf club for a business meeting?

Sure. Yeah, I'll speak to you tomorrow. Bye.

Business meeting?

At the golf club?

A lot of business gets done over 18 holes.

Only tonight, they'll be a surprise waiting for him at the 19th.

GLASS SMASHING

No?

No?

-What happens when you put your weight on it?

-Nothing.

Nothing at all?

-Then, Cinderella, you shall go to the ball.

-Oh.

-She's been practising so hard for tonight.

-It's just as I thought, it's a minor sprain,

-but you were right to be cautious.

-Did you wash my tights?

-Yes.

-Do we have enough hair spray?

-Will you just calm down?

You'll make yourself sick again. She worked herself into such a state this morning

I had to keep her off school.

Performance anxiety, perfectly natural.

I used to do a bit of stand-up when I was at med school,

but I got so nervous before I went on I had to give it up.

-I think she'll be fine as soon as the music starts.

-So do I.

And remember, you, I want to see the photos.

Well, better still,

why don't you come, see me dance? We've got a new routine.

I'd love to, but...

I think Dr Wilson's got plenty of other things she needs to do.

No. No. The ironing can wait.

It's at the community centre. I should be on about eight.

Then I will be there.

Nothing I like better than sequins and glitter.

-It's no good at all.

-Give me the money.

I'm sorry about that.

Excuse me, young lady.

Excuse me, could I have a look at that gold watch?

The one on the left.

Oh, that's it. Thank you.

Ah, right. Erm... That's fine. Thank you.

No, that's fine. Thank you.

I'll put the hot water on, you jump in the shower,

then we'll do your hair.

Oh, no.

-Mum?

-Look, you wait here.

No, Cleo! Cleo!

No.

Oh.

CLEO SOBS

Hey.

Ooh, you're really going to town with the war paint.

Hmm. Got to look the part.

-You haven't forgotten?

-What?

That you're doing it for Julia.

Yeah. Don't worry. I know what I'm doing and who I'm doing it for.

ELAINE HUMS

Oh, erm... I'm glad I've caught you.

I didn't want you wasting your time coming to the competition tonight.

-Oh, is it Cleo's ankle again?

-No.

-No, we've had a break-in.

-What? What?

Are you OK? Did they get anything?

Well, we only had one thing that was worth anything -

-Cleo's dress.

-What would burglars want with a ball gown?

It wasn't burglars. It was Gina.

No, no, no. She wouldn't do that to Cleo.

For drugs? She'd do anything.

People used to stop me in the street

and they'd tell me how beautiful she was.

But now I look at her, there's not a trace of that lovely little girl.

I used to think it was me,

but I've brought Cleo up in exactly the same way

and look at how she's turned out.

Every time I think she can't do anything more to hurt us...

She still speaks really fondly of you and Cleo.

Yeah. Well, she's a good manipulator.

But we're not her family anymore.

We're just more people she can steal from.

But the dress...

She's gone too far this time.

But what if she says she can turn herself around?

Look...

..if you think you can deal with it, well, good luck to you,

but I can't do this anymore. I've...

I've tried, you know I have, but I haven't got anything left to give.

I've got to concentrate on Cleo now.

CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS

What are you doing?

I'm keeping myself busy,

so I don't go nuts worrying about what's going on.

It isn't working, by the way. Why can't things just be simple?

Get your coat. You're coming home with me.

Karen...

You know the Crawford Estate?

Where's the best place to score drugs?

Gina.

No, you don't.

You can't run away from this.

-Get out of my way.

-Look...

-Listen, I've just seen your mum. She was really upset.

-So?

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

-How is that any of your business?

-Where did you get the money from?

Did you really steal from your own sister?

Oh.

-How much did you get for it, the dress?

-Enough.

But it's all gone now in one stupid fix.

And was it worth it?

Yeah.

I just hope that she doesn't find out who trashed her dreams.

-You should have given me what I needed.

-Yeah.

-You can't blame this on me.

-And why not?

You knew I'd have to get it from somewhere.

GENTLE TAPPING

HE SIGHS

May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.

BOTH CHUCKLE

I don't think I've seen you around before.

No, I'm new to the area.

Martin Millar.

Alicia Hyde.

-Pleased to meet you, Alicia. May I?

-Please.

Is Mum in?

She's gone to see if she can borrow another dress,

but she's wasting her time.

I can't dance, not now.

I am so sorry.

What's wrong with people round here? Why did they do it?

Because they just don't think.

Some of the kids at school laugh at me,

but I can deal with it, cos being a dancer,

it's all I've ever wanted.

And you can't give up now, you've worked too hard.

Three years of lessons and practising ruined in five minutes

by some selfish idiot.

-I don't think I've ever met an angel.

-We're a dying breed.

What sort of businesses do you invest in?

I'm open-minded, I follow my heart.

-PHONE RINGS

-Excuse me.

HE CANCELS CALL

So business must be pretty bad at the moment.

There are still a few good opportunities if you know where to look.

PHONE RINGS Do you want to get that?

-No, it's OK. They'll ring back.

-HE CANCELS CALL

Tell me more.

"I'll keep you informed," she said. I'm not feeling very informed,

I'm feeling very in the dark. What's keeping her?

You know a lot about antiques, don't you?

Erm, well,

I'm no Arthur Negus, but I know my Minton from my Meissen. Why?

This place is rammed with Aunty Vi's knick-knacks and Rob wants shot,

and I don't know what's valuable and what's for the charity shop.

I don't mind helping you sort through it.

Oh, would you? I'd be ever so grateful. When are you free?

Every evening for the rest of my life by the looks of it.

JULIA SIGHS

-So what do you do when you're not wheeling and dealing?

-Ah.

I'm a woman of many facets.

-Sounds

-facet-nating.

I like travelling, adventure sports, the wilder the better.

But I also like a long hot soak and a cold glass of Chardonnay.

Your husband's a lucky man.

Ah.

Oh, come on.

You're beautiful, intelligent, wonderful company -

I can't believe anyone hasn't snapped you up.

Oh, my life's a bit of a whirl. You know, work hard, play hard.

Enough about me. What about you? I notice your ring finger's bare.

-Yup.

-Is that because you've not found the right woman

or you don't like being tied down?

No, I was married. Didn't work out.

So you're a free agent?

Let me top you up.

-I wouldn't like to get you into trouble.

-Trouble?

All the phone calls. Is someone missing you?

PHONE RINGS

Ah. Excuse me.

-Julia?

-You said you would call.

-Sorry, I didn't want to rush things.

-So what's happening?

He's being very attentive, plying me with drinks.

Someone keeps phoning him - it could be another woman.

So he hasn't actually hit on you yet, then?

I'm sorry, Julia, but I think it's only a matter of time.

Right. Well, that's it.

Me and men are finished. For ever.

Finito.

Gina!

No, no, I shouldn't.

Oh, go on.

Thank you.

So when are you going to play a round with me?

What's your handicap?

Who said anything about golf?

We're consenting adults.

Alicia...

-Martin.

-There's something I need to tell you.

-You are married?

-No.

-Gay?

-No!

Then what's the problem?

-I think there's been a misunderstanding.

-Not with me.

I know what you want.

No, you don't.

Why have you been flirting with me all night?

-I was keeping you company because you were all on your own.

-What?

Well, you're not the first lonely woman I've seen hanging around here.

You think I'm that desperate?

Well, it's obvious you know nothing about golf.

Why are you here?

-There, is that secure?

-Yeah.

-Hiya.

-Hi.

You got her here, that's good.

Yeah, well, I wasn't going to let her throw her dreams away

just because of one set back.

But whether she'll actually dance or not...

Oh, good. I'm not too late.

But how?

That's not important now.

Here, come on, you're next.

Go on, hurry up.

Good luck, love.

The one good thing in her life and you have to dirty that as well.

Look, things are going to be different this time, I promise

-Oh, change the record.

-Dr Wilson's going to help me.

Yeah, we can talk about a rehab...

Do you even know when you're lying anymore?

I can do it this time. Get clean,

-come home.

-No.

-We can be a family again.

-It's too late.

Mum, please!

I need you out of Cleo's life, for good.

Look, I'm sorry to have upset you,

it's the last thing I wanted to do, believe me.

I've been where you are.

Eating alone in restaurants.

Having to ask if there's a single supplement whenever you go on holiday.

If this had happened a couple of weeks ago, who knows?

Things might have been different.

But the truth is,

I've just met a pretty wonderful woman.

It's early days, but I'm hoping it's the real deal.

Does wonder woman have a name?

Julia.

She's beautiful, makes me laugh.

I don't know, there's just something about her.

Just hearing her voice lifts my whole day.

I'm living proof -

it's never too late to find someone.

I'm interrupting.

-No, no, no. Why don't you join us?

-No, no, I couldn't.

Come and meet Bob. He's divorced, no kids.

Has a wonderful house in the Dordogne.

Thank you, no. Look, I... I wish you well, really.

-Thank you.

-Goodbye.

PHONE RINGS

JULIA SIGHS

OK. I'm ready. Give it to me straight.

-I'm on my way home.

-And?

I think he's a very rare creature -

a good, honest, faithful man.

I'll tell you about it tomorrow.

-JULIA GIGGLES

-Well?

I never doubted him.

So you're not going to become a nun, then?

Oh, this calls for a celebration. What? Have you drunk all the wine?

-Me?

-Mmm-hmm.

Ah!

-I'm going to book you a taxi.

-Hm.

Get a grip, man.

# There may be trouble ahead

# But while there's moonlight and music

# And love and romance

# Let's face the music and dance

# Before the fiddlers have fled

# Before they ask us to pay the bill

# And while we still have the chance

# Let's face the music and dance... #

Gina. Gina, wait!

Oh, I'm sorry, love. Come and see me tomorrow, yeah?

What's the point?

To get clean. Then you can try that again.

Yeah. No, it was hard enough before, I can't do it on my own.

You're not on your own, are you? You've got me.

We'll get through this, OK?

Look, I'll wait for your call. It's going to be OK, all right?

You take care.

Ah!

Freya!

Gina!

-Gina, it's OK.

-Oh.

Ah. It's all right, sweetheart.

# We'll be without the moon

# Humming a different tune

# And then

# There may be teardrops to shed

# So while there's moonlight and music... #

Help! I need some help here, please, someone!

Anyone, help!

It's all right, darling. It's OK.

No. No!

Right, put your hands here. Push. Push!

Yeah. Ambulance.

Deighton Road community centre.

I've got a 21-year-old female, stab wound to the abdomen.

Just hurry. Please, please, hurry.

Why wouldn't you listen to me? Why wouldn't you listen to me?

Just one more chance. Please, Mum?

# There may be teardrops to shed

# So while there's moonlight and music

# And love and romance

# Let's face the music and dance

# Let's face the music

# And dance. #

HE SIGHS

I see a lot of hungry people in here.

Are you lumping me in with the people that come here?

Do you think I'd let anyone look after him

that I wasn't confident we could trust?

I'm turning into one of those neurotic first-time mothers

I'm always complaining about, aren't I?

-Well, actually...

-Sssh. Quick. KNOCKING

-Get back. Shh.

-What?

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