The Best Medicine Doctors

PHONE RINGS

You must feel a sense of relief.

Yeah.

Knowing you don't have to go to trial,

drag up all that unpleasantness with, erm...

Lauren.

-I've been through it myself...

-It's fine, Heston. I'm fine.

Look, I don't even know why I'm surprised.

Of course he'd take the coward's way out.

I'll let you get on.

Heston!

How's Elaine?

I'm not sure.

I've asked Mrs Tembe to pop round, see how she's doing.

Open wide!

-Don't even think about it!

-Come on, down in one.

For goodness sake, you'll start making aeroplane noises soon!

JOSH SQUEALS

Don't, Josh.

-Careful, you're spilling it everywhere!

-You do it, then.

Ugh! You could at least have fixed me a gin and tonic

to wash it down with!

Oh, yeah? For medicinal purposes? JOSH SQUEALS

Be QUIET, Josh!

-Don't forget your tablets.

-How could I?

By the time I've finished one lot, I've to start on the next.

I rattle when I sneeze!

-Tell Alice I'll be back in time to make your lunch.

-Alice?

From over the road.

I told you, I have to pop into town.

You think I need a baby-sitter now?

Nana isn't a baby.

Thank you, Josh.

She's really old.

Have you seen my wallet, love?

What's up?

It was Immie's favourite.

Oh, Karen. It's just a mug.

Do you wish she was still here, with that prat Kingsley?

We're free!

No more rows, no more taxiing them around. We can do what we want.

-Like what?

-I dunno.

Turn Immie's room into a walk-in wardrobe?

-Get all your shoes lined up like Imelda Marcos.

-Really?

Well, I'm turning Jack's into a den

with a dart board and all my old records.

-No, you are not!

-Ha!

HE CHUCKLES

Look, I know you miss them but it's not the end of the world, is it?

Later on, why don't we just stay in? Just the two us?

Like the old days, hm?

Can't you find somewhere else to sit?

You angry with me?

No, I'm...

I'm sorry, love. I'm just... I'm just tired.

I thought you were going out?

Alice cancelled, so looks like I'm stopping in after all.

We don't need Alice.

Nan can look after me and I can look after Nan.

No, no.

I can read and Nan will watch television.

Look at you, you're all grown up.

-You sure you'll be OK?

-We'll be brilliant.

Why were you crying?

I was being silly.

You know, I love your Nan to bits

but she doesn't make it easy to look after her.

She wants to do everything herself and gets cross when she can't.

When will she get better?

You said she was ill but she'd get better.

I don't know...sorry.

Would you like me to tell you a joke?

Maybe later, eh?

KNOCKS ON DOOR

Mrs Tembe?

I'm so sorry, look at the state of me.

No need to apologise.

You have every right to be taking it easy.

Oh, er, would you like to come in?

Oh! Well, thank you!

I will put the kettle on while you go and get yourself dressed.

SHE COUGHS

Don't worry about me. Enjoy your book.

Isn't your medicine working?

To be honest, Josh, I don't know

-but if it tastes that bad it must be good for me.

-What does it do?

Well, I think it's a sort of glue...

that keeps the bits inside me from falling apart.

What about all your...pills?

They're for all the other things that are wrong with me.

I think there should be a medicine that cures everything.

That's a great idea!

And if you can invent one that makes people younger,

you'll become a millionaire!

SHE LAUGHS

-Mrs Atkins, everything OK with Josh?

-Yeah, he's fine.

He told me to say, "Hello".

You tell him I need to swap some more jokes with him,

-I am running out!

-I'll let him know.

Don't tell him I told you but I think he's your biggest fan.

-I actually wanted to see you myself.

-Today?

-If possible.

-There'll be a bit of a wait I'm afraid.

-How long?

I'm not sure.

Start of a new term. We're wall-to-wall with freshers.

-Why don't you book appointment for later on in the week at the Mill?

-No, no, it's fine.

I've been putting this off for weeks as it is.

OK, in that case, put your name on the drop-in list.

Miss Jacobs?

This is what we need.

Thank you but, really, I'm fine.

Dr Cassidy...

..to heal we must first be honest with ourselves.

Take a moment for me, please.

What do you really feel?

As I said, I'm feeling perfectly...

You don't want to know.

Honestly, this is ridiculous.

Go on.

What if he really was my soul mate?

What does that say about me?

I understand.

-You do?

-Yes.

I understand that you are indulging in a fantastical notion

of a romantic schoolgirl.

One that has very poor taste in men.

-Excuse me?!

-"Soul mate"?

There is no such thing!

Love is something that you earn over time.

What did that man ever do to earn your love?

You reached out to him because you were lonely.

Lonely women are always attracted to charming, dangerous, unavailable men.

And Harrison Kellor was VERY charming and dangerous,

and now he most certainly is unavailable.

-But...

-But nothing!

You were strong enough to end it with him.

You were strong enough to face him in prison.

You are most certainly strong enough

to put all this silliness behind you.

I don't feel strong right now.

Dr Cassidy...

..it is time to start a new chapter in your life.

And what that story will be is up to you.

Now...

..you tell me what you think of my biscuits.

# Wouldn't it be nice if we were older?

# Then we wouldn't have to wait so long... #

Nah.

"For medicinal purposes".

"For health and growth".

# You know, it's gonna make it that much better

# When we can say goodnight and stay together... #

PHONE RINGS

What's wrong?

Nothing's wrong! I'm phoning to see if you're OK.

Me?! Why wouldn't I be?

Because you've got no-one to fuss over any more?

I bet you're driving Dad mental.

-SHE LAUGHS

-I don't fuss!

Anyway, so, how's it going?

Mum, it is amazing!

I've met so many cool people already.

Oh, yeah? Anyone special?

Don't start! What about you? What are your plans?

Plans? Erm, well, I've made a whole list!

Good.

Right, I'd better go but I'll call soon, OK? I love you. Bye.

Bye! Bye, love!

# It seems the more we talk about it

# It only makes it worse to live without it

# But let's talk about it

# Wouldn't it be nice? #

PHONE RINGING

'Josh, can you answer the phone, love?'

Excuse me, but do you know how much longer I'll have to wait?

-The other woman said...

-Mrs Atkins, isn't it?

If you bear with me for one moment.

There are two more people before you

so it should not be much longer.

-Who's next?

-Oh, Miss Liddell.

How's Elaine?

Oh, Dr Cassidy is fine.

I told her that she should stop pining over a dead man

-and get her life in order.

-It's a bit harsh, isn't it?

-Especially after everything she's been through.

-You think so?

Miss Liddell.

Who was on the phone?

Not to worry. If it's important, they'll call back.

Come and sit down. I want to talk to you.

Your dad would be proud of you, you know?

He would have told you what a fine young man you've become...

but, I'll tell you what, don't grow up too quickly.

Being old's rubbish.

Stay young as long as you can, understand?

Not really.

No, of course you don't. Me, rambling away.

But I want to tell you something...

..because you know I'm not very well at the moment, don't you?

Would you like a cup of my special tea? It'll make you feel better.

In a minute, Josh.

It's left her very shaken.

I do understand that, but what are we talking here? Another day? Two?

It's a bit more serious. I said she should take however long she needs.

However long she needs?! What exactly do we do in the meantime?

-A locum?

-Absolutely not! Too expensive, too disruptive.

Why didn't you consult me before you talked to her?

I was trying to do the best for one of my colleagues.

What about the best for the practice?

I'll have to go and see her myself.

See if I can coax her back to work a little sooner.

Is that wise? She's in a very vulnerable state.

Don't worry, I'll be sensitive.

I have hidden depths.

Do you have problems concentrating?

I suppose so. Sometimes.

-And you feel particularly tired in the mornings?

-Yes.

That said, afternoons and evenings aren't much better.

It's no surprise you're having problems sleeping.

How is your mother?

The cancer's popping up all over the place.

Consultants are barely able to keep track of it.

I'm sorry to hear that. And Josh?

Josh is Josh.

He misses his dad, of course

and he thinks I don't give him enough independence.

-Maybe he's right.

-Well, what am I supposed to do?

He keeps going on about getting a girlfriend!

Josh is a great lad, I just think he needs to mix with more people.

I know you and Josh get on well, Doctor...

Don't get me wrong, I know it's hard.

I really do.

I can give you something to help you sleep

but we both know there are wider problems here.

-Have you spoken to your mother about...

-No, I couldn't.

Caring for one person full-time is hard enough, let alone two.

Wouldn't it be better for everyone involved?

No. She'd be miserable.

She hates the thought of being stuck somewhere and treated like a baby.

I didn't mean stick her in some home. There are other options.

I just need a bit more sleep, that's all.

This should help.

If there's anything else I can do, please, just ask.

-And next time Josh comes in, tell him...

-Jokes, I know.

I'll tell him.

You are a good boy to take care of me.

Thank you.

Drink it all. It will make you feel better.

Maybe we should let it cool down for a moment, eh?

Your mum'll be back soon.

Why don't you go into the kitchen and draw me a picture?

Can't I stay with you?

Well, I'd love a quiet half an hour with my cuppa

before your mum comes back to start nagging me!

Josh?

Thank you.

-Sorry, is this a bad time?

-Quite the opposite.

You just stopped me throwing my vacuum cleaner out of the window!

-Having problems?

-It's dead as a dodo.

-May I?

-Oh, be my guest!

Please, don't feel you need to talk about it, to me, of all people,

but I was wondering how you were doing.

Really? That's kind.

Oh, I'm still a bit wobbly.

Mrs Tembe was a great help this morning. She got me thinking.

I've realised I've always had quite a short...

Fuse?

Er, term outlook, I was going to say.

I've got a tendency to...

I was asking if you had a spare fuse.

Oh! Yes. Of course, sorry.

-That OK?

-Great.

Sorry, you were saying?

She made me realise, I have to aim higher.

Set some long-term goals.

Well, personally, I've always found people to be the biggest help.

-Just having them around, stops you moping.

-I know what you mean.

You may feel like you need to keep away from work,

keep yourself to yourself. I understand...

but know that you'll always be welcome back at The Mill at any time.

Why not let the team be there for you? We'd all love to help.

That's very kind.

I always throw myself into work in difficult times.

Nothing like keeping your hands busy.

Keep your head down and, before you know it,

it won't seem so bad after all.

There's nothing that can't be fixed.

VACUUM HUMMING

Thank you.

So, shall we expect you back at work tomorrow?

Nan?

# One way or another I'm gonna find ya

# I'm gonna getcha, getcha getcha, getcha

# One way or another

# I'm gonna win ya

-# I'm gonna getcha, getcha... #

-Gotcha!

-What are you doing here?

-It's my lunch break and I was passing

so thought I'd come in and see you.

-I was slaving away, earlier.

-Oh, yeah, looks like it.

You were the one who said be spontaneous now the kids have gone.

Why is the door open? Mum, where's Josh?

Mum?

No!

Come on, Mum. Please.

Josh!

Come here, quickly!

I need an ambulance. JOSH!

Phew!

Well, that was better than a soggy sandwich

down at the station canteen.

I should hope so!

When was the last time we did that in the afternoon?

I don't know but I bet Blondie were in the charts.

Hey, I was listening to this thing on the radio the other week

and they were saying that couples,

you know, whose kids have grown up and left home,

they suddenly realise that they've gone off each other.

What are you trying to say?

I'm saying, Sergeant Hollins...

that on careful consideration...

..you're not so bad.

Phew, good.

And you are not too shabby yourself, Mrs Hollins.

I don't think I've got to be back at the station for a little while, yet

so how about we...

PHONE RINGS

Rob Hollins... What?

Yeah, OK.

I won't be long. OK, bye.

Sorry, love.

Same time tomorrow, Officer?

I've already called the police but they don't know what Josh is like.

Don't worry, I know someone at the station.

I'll call and make sure they do everything they can to find Josh.

-He could be anywhere!

-I'm sure he'll be fine.

You go with your mum. I'll call you as soon as I hear anything, OK?

OK. Thank you.

I did it!

OK, mate.

-I think you might have to wait your turn.

-No, now!

All right, then. What's your name?

-Joshua Atkins.

-Very pleased to meet you, Joshua.

OK, what's wrong?

You've got to arrest me.

Just take a seat and we'll have a little chat.

-I did it.

-Tell me all about it.

What am I supposed to be arresting you for?

-There you go.

-Thanks.

Kevin Tyler.

Oh, hi, Rob. Did you get my...

Yeah, Joshua Atkins.

Oh, you found him?

Murder?!

Don't worry, you're in hospital.

I am SO sorry.

I should never have left you alone.

The police told me what happened and it's my fault.

Please, don't blame Josh.

He didn't know what he was doing.

-He didn't do anything.

-Well, he was scared.

-He probably forgot how to call an ambulance.

-No, I mean he...

-How much of it did you drink?

-Drink?

The tea he gave you.

-I didn't.

-What?

I never drink the tea he makes me.

He doesn't brew it long enough, it tastes like dishwater.

I pour it straight into the yucca plant when he's not looking.

The doctors said you were showing signs of poisoning.

-You...?

-And I'm afraid I finished the last of the Christmas sherry!

-I thought it was for the best.

-How...? How could you?!

How could you?!

-What's this?

-An apology.

What on earth for?

For the way I spoke to you this morning.

-I did not intend to be so critical.

-Nonsense.

I needed someone to kick me up the backside.

Well, take it anyway.

I thought that you would not feel like cooking.

I've got a better idea. Why don't you join me?

-Are you sure?

-Why not?

-Unless you've got other plans?

-No.

-No, thank you, I would like that very much!

-Good.

At least tell me why!

What difference does it make?

I've given up everything for you!

Don't you think I deserve an explanation?

-Well?!

-I'm sick of it.

I'm sick of ruining your life.

-You're not!

-I am.

And it's only going to get worse. Oh, I've had enough.

-And what about me?

-You should be spending time with Josh.

Finding yourself another fella and having a bit of fun.

Not wiping my bottom and hauling me up and down stairs.

And you were happy to let Josh find you like that?

How do you think he felt? He thought he'd killed you!

When else was I supposed to do it?

I've got you flapping around me 24 hours a day.

And anyway, Josh'll be fine. He's stronger than you think he is.

You stifle him.

Don't tell me how to treat my son!

Look who I found.

You scared me!

Sorry. You're hurting me.

There you go, buddy.

-This is real tea.

-Are you sure about that?

We've had a little chat.

and Josh understands what he did was very dangerous,

and he's agreed to leave the medicine to us doctors.

I'll never do it again. Sorry.

No need to be. You were only trying to help.

I think there's a few things we need to talk about.

Why don't I come and see you next week?

-We could even go through some of the care options together.

-What's the point?

She'll do as she pleases, as always.

This is exactly what I didn't want to happen,

us struggling on and on and you end up hating me for it.

I don't hate you.

I'm sorry, you're right.

I've been...too controlling.

But it's only because you're the most important people in the world to me.

-Just swear you will never do that again.

-I promise.

So, shall I come and see you?

Dr Tyler taught me a new joke!

Well, dude, I thought I said that was just between us, yeah?

A nurse walks into a hospital...

You know, I should probably be getting back to the Campus!

I've never seen that side of him before.

He was so thoughtful.

I think Howard's a lot more sensitive

than we give him credit for.

-Really?

-Absolutely.

I see him in a totally different light.

-I see.

-Don't get me wrong,

I know I haven't always been the best judge of character...

but there was something about Howard today that was very impressive.

Dr Cassidy, I have a proposition for you.

Oh, yes?

I would like you to come to my church tomorrow, between surgeries.

Tomorrow? I don't know.

I thought you prided yourself on being open-minded?

Just come, see what you think.

I don't think the church is really my sort of thing.

How do you know, until you have tried it?

Or do you think that you already have all the answers you need?

OK, I'll come.

Good!

Good...

to a new start.

To a new start, God willing.

There is no miracle cure.

Oh, forget it!

Ta-da!

I'd like you to go now, please.

-Joe, don't do anything...

-Both of you!

Getting involved with Ed was for all the wrong reasons -

mainly sexual.

-I think he's gone back to his dad's.

-Come on.

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