Good Citizens Doctors

Stop it! Please!

No, that's better than As, Ag - the stars mean top, top marks!

Yes! Oh, can't it wait?

Ag? Charming(!)

My Immie has got her A-level results and guess what?

What?

They are brilliantly, fantastically A stars! Immie got all A stars!

That's wonderful, Karen.

Wonderful? It's beyond wonderful!

Good morning.

Howard. My Imogen has got top marks for her A-levels!

-You must be very proud.

-Proud? I'm beyond proud!

Every one is an A star, Howard! Do you know how good that is?

-That is massive.

-It's beyond massive!

Great. Data review this morning, yes?

Do you need to see me as well or just Cherry?

I have to keep pinching myself.

Both, but I'll keep it short. I have to trawl through the applications this afternoon.

Mrs Hollins, can you bring them through later, please?

-What?

-All the applications.

For the job.

Oh. You mean those.

Two?! What about online?

There was one when I checked yesterday.

One?! That can't be right. Check again.

I do apologise, it's very important.

Could you check again, please?

When I've got some time.

PHONE RINGS

Julia, did you get my message?

No, no, it's not bad news!

Immie's got her A-level results!

It's not fair, they pin everything on me - even when I'm out of trouble.

Jasen, have you stopped vomiting now?

Yeah, but I'm well knackered. They need proper beds in them cells.

-It's not a B&B, you know!

-Yeah, well.

Sober enough for a caution, doctor?

Ah, yeah.

Finally! Hurry up so I can go home for a proper kip.

Make the most of it, son, who knows where you'll be sleeping tonight.

-You don't know what you're talking about.

-You want to get out of here, don't you?

Wait at the desk.

He's a 16-year-old kid.

Who's up in court this afternoon for terrorising an old lady.

Doreen Bennett?

His own neighbour. Not the brightest spark, is he?

Jasen was involved with that?

You're not surprised, surely?

Still, picked on the wrong old dear this time.

That woman's got more backbone than he'll ever have.

See you in court.

You're new, aren't you?

Bob. Bob Chambers.

Jimmi Clay. First week?

Transferred up from Cornwall.

Too much fresh air, not enough action.

Is that how you treat teenagers in Cornwall?

If you're trying to make your mark...

Another bleeding heart. What a surprise.

It's just the Churchley Estate has got enough problems, sergeant.

Provoking kids like Jasen doesn't help.

What d'you think happens in a Young Offenders Institution, doctor?

If he can't hold his temper here...

Someone's got to get a grip on that estate.

It's got its challenges.

It all rests on our Mrs Bennett.

She's a tough old girl.

True, although...

The Churchley will be a better place without Jasen and his toerag mates.

He was trying to stay out of trouble.

Is that what he told you?

I think you're a tad too trusting, doctor.

Oh, Mrs Bennett. You know our Immie, don't you?

She got fabulous A-level results.

How lovely.

Yeah, take a seat.

Good luck today, Doreen.

Oh, Doreen, it's the trial today, isn't it?

Good luck, everybody here is behind you.

THEY APPLAUD

(MUFFLED) We really need the money. Give it to us.

'Mrs Bennett? Mrs Bennett?'

-Mrs Bennett - everything OK?

-Yes, I'm fine.

OK. Come through?

Mandy, would you make me a cup of tea, please?

Excuse me?

For Mrs Bennett.

So if you fancy some salmon or maybe steak, or anything,

just give me a call, anyway.

Love you. Bye.

Sorry?

-Have you got the figures for Howard's data review?

-Howard's what?

-Data review.

I'll do April and May if you do June and July.

I thought it was next week.

Cherry, it's 11.30. I'll print them, shall I?

I completely forgot.

Not like you(!)

Mand, this thing with Daniel. You're right, it's my fault

and I need to take responsibility.

You know what he's like.

Plus he's got a baby, which means no sleep, which means no brain.

You do June and July, yeah? I'll make Daniel a brew.

I feel like I've been in a car accident.

The amount of damage I've caused.

Sometimes couples forget what they've got.

How precious it is.

You're right.

It is precious.

You never know what's going to happen.

Mand, I'm so sorry!

Don't worry.

I've wrecked everything with Jimmi, haven't I?

People recover from things like this all the time.

Not properly.

They do, they manage.

You've just got to give it time.

I just want to curl up and cry.

I haven't slept a wink since it happened.

You've got to just... go through the motions.

Focus on work.

Yeah, you're right.

I just need to blank it out, don't I?

See you in Howard's office.

Well, it's up a bit. More than I'd like.

My heartbeat sounds deafening sometimes.

Palpations. How long has that been happening?

I'm not sure, a couple of weeks.

It's when I'm thinking about... things.

It's the court case this afternoon.

Of course it is!

Giving evidence in court is enough to raise anyone's blood pressure.

It's very daunting.

I was a court usher for 25 years.

I never thought this would give me a heart problem.

Could you give me something, just to get through today?

I'm afraid not. I'm sure you'll feel much better once this is over.

SHE SIGHS

I don't suppose they could delay your testimony?

Oh no, I want to get it over with.

I mean, there's nothing could be worse than the actual...

That night.

No. And you got through that.

Yeah, I did.

People are very grateful you're doing this, Mrs Bennett.

Yes, I know.

We'll have you back in a week or so just to keep an eye on things.

-Remember, the waiting is the worst.

-Thank you, doctor.

April and May are much the same.

But there's a dip in July. Is that right?

Cherry?

I haven't actually had a chance to...

Erm, there are a few missed appointments in July, actually.

I should have said that.

Yes, you should!

Not much of a data review if you haven't looked at the data!

KNOCK ON DOOR

Sorry to disturb. You wanted those job applications.

Four!

There was a few online.

63.

Howard, we'll have another look at this data and get back to you, yeah?

63?!

Oi! Oi, Mrs B!

Oi!

What you going to say about me this afternoon?

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

-I weren't there - you know it!

-You're not supposed to come near me.

If you say I was there, they'll send me down.

But for what? What have I ever done to you?

It weren't me, I keep telling you!

Ah!

Sorry. Sorry.

You were such a good boy.

You once found a pound coin when you were helping me,

and you wouldn't take it and keep it

because you said it wasn't in your garden.

HE SIGHS

Look...

..I know my mum's a cow.

She's a cow to everyone.

But I've never done anything bad.

Not to you.

Don't get me sent down!

Anytime, just ring for another appointment.

And keep up the Zumba - it's obviously working wonders.

For goodness sake.

What did you say?

And what was that about this morning?

-Excuse me?

-Have you got a problem?

Right...

In here.

Now.

What's going on?

I don't know what you're talking about.

-I'm a partner here, Mandy, so if there's someone you need to talk to...

-Talk to you?!

OK, so the problem is with me. Let's have it.

It's not my problem, Daniel!

Then whose is it?

Fine! Nothing happened. Nobody did anything, so no-one'll get hurt, will they?

-I don't know what you're talking about, but...

-To think I blamed Cherry!

I thought, "Daniel's got a baby. Maybe he was knackered, or drunk.

"Or he didn't know what he was doing."

I didn't!

Oh, you did, Daniel - you always do, from what I hear.

Poor Zara. Poor Joe!

What did that wonderful little baby do to deserve a father like you?

-How many?!

-60-plus.

Good grief! That's wonderful.

Is it? It's going to take forever to sort these out.

-Unless we eliminate everyone with an 'I' in their name.

-Good idea!

Joke. Seriously, this is hours of work.

I know the feeling! Let me know when you have a short list.

Heston, I can't do this on my own!

Hello, it's Dr Carter here of the Mill Health Centre.

I'm chasing up those results...

'Mrs B? Give them the money!

Mrs B, give them the money and they won't hurt you.

Give them the money - you don't have to get hurt.

"Mrs B".

You WERE there, Jasen!

PHONE RINGS

BOWL SMASHES

Silly fool, Doreen.

Hello?

Mrs Bennett? Sgt Chambers here, from Letherbridge Police Station.

"Oh, hello."

I was wondering if you'd like a lift to court?

I'm passing your way, so it's really no trouble.

If you're sure?

It's the least we can do - with what you're doing for the estate.

SHE LAUGHS

Thank you.

Is Cherry here?

Daniel, can you or Zara go over the job applications with...?

It's nice to see someone standing up to these kids.

I suppose so. A big change from Cornwall, sergeant.

The mother-in-law's here so we're saving a fortune on childcare.

The trouble with estates like this is...

You'll miss Cornwall?

Yes and no.

More of a challenge here, put it that way.

The estate needs more residents like you, Mrs Bennett.

People who are willing to speak up and damn the consequences...

..if you know what I mean.

You OK, Mrs Bennett?

I'm not sure.

Take some deep breaths. It's probably nerves.

It's these palpitations. Stupid, silly, unnerving.

I don't suppose there's a chance of stopping at the Health Centre, is there?

You know Dr Clay, our police surgeon, don't you?

Oh, yes. Lovely man.

How about I phone him and get him to meet us at the court as a favour?

I hope you don't mind but I rang Dr Granger.

Is there something else going on here?

Doreen?

It's my evidence.

OK.

I want to do the right thing.

That's what you are doing. You just need to stay calm and tell the truth.

You know what you saw - that's all that matters.

See you later. Take care.

-Have you got something to tell me?

-Sorry?

As to why I've been accosted by a junior member of staff.

Any thoughts at all?

-Mandy won't tell anybody.

-So you admit you opened your big mouth.

I had to talk to someone!

What about? It was nothing.

It was a stupid drunken moment. It didn't mean anything!

But you have to make it into this massive thing.

-It is a massive thing, Daniel.

-It isn't!

When are you going to get that through your thick skull.

-It's irrelevant. You are irrelevant.

-Is Zara irrelevant, too?

Of course she's not, Cherry. That's the point!

You might be able to forget about this, but I can't.

Jimmi will be devastated...

Jimmi won't find out! Unless your mate tells him.

I've a lot to lose here.

-This isn't all down to me, Daniel!

-Yes, it is.

You're the one who blabbed - you stupid cow!

All OK?

She's worrying about her evidence.

Everything all right? 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.

The defence QC will eat her up.

She just wants to get it right.

If this case collapses....

None of that! Come on. Move away.

You and Jimmi have got enough problems. Why make it worse?

Me and Jimmi are fine.

Really? Is that why he's out running all the time

and not with you? No surprise.

That's not fair.

Your big mouth is going to ruin everything.

Daniel, this isn't just...

I'll make your life hell if this comes out -

and you can forget about working here - both of you.

Listen very carefully to this.

My son is the most important,

the most perfect thing in my life and if you think you can

trash that with your pathetic guilt and your gobby friends...

KNOCK ON DOOR

-Ah, there you are!

-I'm going to the bathroom.

-Thank you.

-I haven't told you, have I?

-What?

-Immie's got her A-level results.

Yeah?

-Three A stars!

-Wow. She must be made up after last time.

Eh?

When she failed. The lot.

Last time is irrelevant, actually!

Doreen, don't worry if you're feeling a bit confused.

A few months pass, memory fades, then lo and behold,

the facts seem a bit muddled.

You have to hold your nerve.

Won't be long now, I reckon.

-You weren't confused when you made your statement.

-I think we should let her prepare...

Have you seen her statement? Exact details, timings, everything.

She would have been in shock.

But she never lost her head for a moment, did you, Mrs Bennett?

There's not many people can do that. Not even coppers, sometimes.

Maybe, but it's up to Doreen.

I'm sorry, sergeant.

I'm going to have to change my evidence.

You see...

..I said in my statement that Jasen Foster was there,

and that I had seen him that night.

But he wasn't?

Oh, yes, Dr Clay, he was!

But I don't know that I actually saw him.

I heard his voice as clear as a bell.

He was shouting at me, with all the others, but he wasn't so close

and it was dark.

And you were frightened.

I was terrified. But it was him.

It was definitely him.

OK, so you heard him.

But I couldn't swear on the Bible

that I had actually seen him.

I know the defence will make mincemeat of me,

but I have to tell the truth, all of it...

..as it is now.

For my peace of mind. You do understand that?

Then that's what you do.

Doreen Bennett.

I'll wait here. See she's OK.

SHE SOBS

BELL RINGS

The scum on the Churchley.

Her and her mates, and her nasty, violent kids -

how come it takes a little old lady to challenge them?

The Churchley was the pride of Letherbridge in the '60s.

Now look at it!

Doreen and her neighbours, they've brought up their kids.

They'd good lives, loved the place.

They haven't given up on it. But they're old school.

Any number of broken windows is better than a guilty conscience.

We're not just talking broken windows.

Doreen has to feel she's completely honest in there or she'll lose her integrity.

It's just the way she feels.

How does that help the Churchley?

If those thugs get off,

tonight they'll pick on another old lady. Why shouldn't they?

-Well...

-We can't watch them 24/7.

You need witnesses, I get that.

Credible witnesses who are willing to speak up,

whatever the repercussions,

cos there always are repercussions.

Witnesses who've made good, strong statements, and keep their heads in court.

There aren't many about.

You can wait five, even ten years for a Doreen Bennett.

She saw him...

..whether she remembers it now or not.

Maybe.

She was going to be the key to this case.

Back to square one.

You obviously care about the Churchley. Lots of people,

coppers included, don't give a toss.

I was brought up on an estate just like it.

I know what it's like.

Churchley is changing.

It's improving.

Agencies on the estate have seen real results. They haven't given up the fight yet.

Doreen certainly hasn't -

but you've got to let her fight in the best way for her.

How did it go?

Palpations worse?

I'll be all right.

I just want to go home.

-Heston.

-Howard.

I'll need some medical advice.

What seems to be the problem?

You have my full attention.

Good. Because I'll need your full attention for approximately

three to four hours to process these applications.

You can do them here or at home. But I need a partner's eye.

-PHONE RINGS

-I'm finding it difficult to track down Daniel or Zara.

Heston, please!

Karen. Are you ringing from reception?

-She's nipped home for lunch.

-I know.

Yes - congratulations to Immie.

Well, I saw that on Midlands Today.

What a furore.

Hello? Hello?

Think she's hung off.

-This is going to take hours.

-Thank you.

You are as pushy as Julia.

-I'll take that as a compliment.

-I don't know why we're so popular.

Heston, do you realise how tough it is out there for medical grads?

-Tight budgets mean no jobs.

-I suppose so.

After five years of hard graft, I think we owe them the courtesy

of looking at their applications for more than 20 seconds, don't you?

I will endeavour to give these poor souls my complete concentration.

Good. Otherwise we may find ourselves offering Imogen Hollins the job.

Heaven forbid!

After all, she does have the world's best agent.

-LAWYER:

-'Mrs Bennett admits it was a confusing situation.

'It was dark, she was exhausted and terrified -

'and she didn't actually see you, Mr Foster.

'But somehow, amidst the considerable melee, she claims she heard you.

'Is that true? Mr Foster?

-JASEN:

-'I was there.

'You were there? That's not what you said in your statement.

'I went to make sure she didn't get hurt.

'She's a stubborn type is Mrs B.

'So did you or did you not take part in the incident?

'I shouted, that's all.

'I shouted for her to tell them what they wanted -

'where the money was - cos she'd have got hurt otherwise.

'I see. And why are you saying this now?

'Cos you made out like she's proper Alzheimer's or something.

'You trashed her. But she was telling the truth.

'I see. Is there anything else you'd like to say?

'I helped them break in,

'but I didn't know it was going to be that bad for her.'

I don't know what to say!

'I know I'll be sent down today,

'but when I get out, I'll move away from the Churchley.

'Try changing things, you know.'

'No further questions.'

Does that mean you'll stay?

He just flipped.

He didn't hurt you?

No, he didn't hurt me.

But I think he might be having a breakdown.

I'm going to have to tell Zara.

What?! No. I thought we decided that you were just going to give it time!

I honestly think she's the only one that's going to be able to help him.

What about Jimmi? You tell her and she'll go straight to him.

What else am I going to do?

Zara isn't stupid. If we've noticed his behaviour,

then she will have as well.

Come on, Cherry.

You've got enough on your plate without taking on Daniel's problems.

I can't do this anymore.

DOOR OPENS

Ah, ladies - "Data Review, the Sequel". What time's good for you?

Can we postpone until next week?

We've delayed it already.

I know, but, erm...

Cherry's got to go home.

Now?!

Do you realise how important these reviews are?

Yeah! She don't feel well.

Oh.

I'm sorry.

Hi, I'm a legal adviser here. Can I help you?

I'm not a client. I'm a volunteer.

All is not well in Princess Pinky Land, obviously...

-Zara, I'm busy. OK?

-OK.

Someone obviously got out of bed on the wrong side this morning.

-Did they have a health and safety policy?

-You've never done this kind of work, have you?

They don't bother with health and safety.

-Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra!

-You've got to be joking.

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