Mum's a Word Doctors

Dad, it'll be all right.

-So, what's her name again?

-Mrs Rooney. She's my head of year.

-Don't know what she wants to see me for.

-She doesn't. It's about me.

Oh, this is not happening!

-Dad, please wait.

-She was a stuck-up...

She was just doing her job.

You're one of the smartest kids I know.

She doesn't know what she's on about.

There's no way you're dropping any GCSEs just cos of what she said.

Dad, she's right! I'm struggling. Why did you have to blow up on her?

-I said I was sorry, didn't I?

-Yeah, but still...

-You promised.

-Give it here!

-No.

-Come on, give it here.

-No!

Argh!

You OK?

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

You're going to have to go to hospital, mate.

-No!

-We're going to have to.

-How can we?!

-Whose idea was this?

-Yours.

-I am a fool.

-No comment. Don't move, we're not finished.

Just a couple more now.

Oh, no!

I said don't move...

I did not move.

Mrs Williams?

-What are you doing?

-It was Mrs Tembe's idea.

-It is a good idea!

I am clearing out all the old files to make room for the new,

before it is too late.

As opposed to the new BEING late. Had a lie-in, did we?

Give us a break, yeah?

Mr Hanson, I think that's our cue... After you.

-All right?

-Fine. Actually...did Howard mention anything about yesterday?

-Like what?

-Nothing. Just a run of days I could do without, that's all.

Ask him, he doesn't bite.

Mr Clarkson, please.

There is no way I am going to be able to get to the campus,

-unless I have a...

-Box.

-Exactly.

..Can we borrow that?

Actually I need it, as today's...

Course you can.

-Ah, Elaine. Um...quick word in my office?

-Yes, please.

-Howard?

-Yes?

Everything's OK, isn't it? I mean, Elaine's not said....

-What?

-No complaints? About work or anything..?

Well, you could do with being on time.

Hiya. My son's had an accident.

Why does no-one know?

-Please, take a seat.

-What's going on?

I was hoping you'd sleep on it. Change your mind.

I haven't.

-Right.

-I can't stay, Howard.

I don't want to.

It's not just that I threw myself at you, it's other things.

Harrison?

For one.

I came here thinking I was a free spirit.

All the time I'm just flailing around.

You know, I came to Letherbridge to escape an affair.

I should have known running away wouldn't solve anything.

Isn't that what you're doing now?

Nice try, but I'm going.

Where are you going to go?

Home.

My sisters, nieces and nephews.

A quiet job.

No stress, no worries.

No men.

And an allotment.

-An allotment?

-Hmm.

Bit early for football, isn't it?

We, er...we dropped a match cos of the weather.

School league, see.

That...that's why I was there, we needed to catch up.

Ah, right.

So, you clashed heads, did you?

-Should see the other guy.

-Did you win?

Er...I don't know. We left before full-time.

Yeah, we came straight here.

Well, I HOPE you won. A waste of good blood otherwise.

You've not got a lot on your top, have you?

We got a hanky on it, and then we were going to go straight to hospital,

but we...we realised here was nearer, you know?

Good film.

-What?

-Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind.

Oh, oh, yeah, yeah. Watched it last night, it's good.

It's brilliant. It's my second favourite film of all time.

What's your favourite?

BOTH: Donnie Darko.

You know, it's funny, that. It was, erm...

It's on a list someone put together for me.

I haven't had a chance to watch it yet.

Your friend's got taste. You should watch it, it's good.

-You won't be disappointed.

-OK.

I will. You into films, then?

He's going to be a scriptwriter. Hollywood. The full hit.

-Maybe.

-Wow! I look forward to seeing your name in lights, then, eh?

Modesty, that's his trouble.

Right, all done.

If Jude experiences any dizziness or vomiting

-you need to go straight to A&E, yeah?

-Yeah.

In the meantime, I'd take the rest of the day off. Put your feet up.

Don't worry, I'll keep him out of trouble.

Great.

I've got this for you to sign. It's contractual.

I look younger here, don't you think?

Perhaps. Is this a trick question?

No! Calm down, for goodness sake. Last night was MY fault.

Not my finest hour, but it made me see things clearer.

I should be thanking you.

What's this about?

Waiving your three-month clause.

I appreciate that, thank you.

You're not in any of these.

-No.

-We should do something about that before I leave.

-Hmm.

Leave?

Who? When?

Me. Today.

-You're not serious.

-I am.

Well, you can't go. We need you.

Too late. I've already decided.

Don't blame Howard. It's my choice.

We sealed it last night with a kiss.

Popcorn and a film?

Can't. Got to get these accounts done, then I'm off back to school.

Not today. You were told to take it easy, remember?

-I need to go in.

-You need a day off.

Besides, watching movies with the old man?

That's research for a scriptwriter, isn't it?

Dad, what's the point?

I don't even know if I'm even going to make it to college.

I'm not having that.

You ignore what that teacher says, she knows nothing.

She knows what YOU think about her.

Yeah, I...I didn't mean to...

Those places...

I...I felt like I was back in school. They just make me so...

Angry? Yeah, I noticed.

Hey, come one, I never meant to hurt you, you know that.

You know I'd do anything for you.

Stop drinking, then.

-I will.

-You say that - you never do.

Dad, you've got to change, I can't do this on my own.

Swear.

-On what?

-You know what.

I swear.

Now, are we going to watch the film, or what?

All right, but I'm doing the accounts afterwards.

Whatever. What's it to be, then?

-There's always time for the big rabbit.

-Again?

Best film ever. Go on, then.

You told me you were handling it. What a botch-up!

-I was on it.

-Oh, is that before or after you kissed her?

-She kissed me!

We're haemorrhaging staff left, right and centre

and ruining lives in the process.

I should never have listened to you,

trusted my gut and dealt with it myself.

-What are you doing?

-You were right. Something needed to give.

-Not the business, though!

-Leave it.

-Leave it!

-You have no right!

It's been dragging you down for a while. It's finished.

-It's all over now.

-It's not your decision. We all worked at this.

-You, me, Mum.

-Mum's dead! OK? She's dead.

She's nothing to do with it any more.

-It's just you and me now.

-You swore.

What's up, moody pants?

I'm broke, living in a bedsit that smells of old man's wee,

ridden with mites that eat me alive. It's a fire trap.

Whenever it's someone else's turn to put money in the electricity meter

they conveniently forget. I'm not having lie-ins.

Life's crappy at the moment, but all things considered,

I think I'm doing OK.

So excuse me if I'm not all smiles.

-I need the keys.

-Why?

Cos he wants to come in.

Great.

-What's up?

-Erm...I...

We are actually shut. Hence the locked doors.

-Ignore her. What's up?

-Erm...I've... It's for that nurse...

-I thought she might like to borrow it.

-OK, I'll make sure she gets it.

You can wait if you want, she'll be out...

-Very helpful.

-Get off your high horse. We ARE shut.

-What?

-He was a kid. You bit his head off.

Sorry.

-Can I help?

-It's complicated.

Take my advice - get out for a while.

Go to the gym, cinema, anything.

Like I've got money for that.

All right, well, do what I do. Go to the park,

stick some trainers on, let off some steam.

It'll do you some good, I promise.

-Excuse me!

-Sorry!

Jude!

Wait up.

-Donnie Darko?

-Yeah. I thought you might...

Thank you. But I thought I told you to take it easy.

-I just needed to get out.

-I'm only messing!

-Oh, right.

Is everything all right?

I'm just dropping the film off, that's all.

Well, I'm on my lunch, so, erm... why don't I walk with you?

What? It's not like you've got a better offer.

THEY LAUGH

First time I've done this. A bit nervous.

Not big on exercise, as you can see.

-What?

-Yes, funny, I thought you'd be a pumped-up fitness freak, but...

Ah...eating chips! Stroke of genius.

It says, "Nothing to fear here." SHE LAUGHS

-Come on, girls, don't dawdle!

-I, erm...

Erm...like I said in my email, we're a very mixed group

but we absolutely love the idea of an exercise class

for people who hate exercise. I mean, it's brilliant.

-I, erm...

-Trudy, cash out.

-Think you've made a mistake.

Look! There's nothing of her, and she's eating chips!

SHE LAUGHS

So, just what is the Angel Plan, then?

Plan?

The plan...is...

-Follow me, girls.

-THEY CHEER AND GIGGLE

So, what about your mum? Does she write?

Used to. Poetry and stuff.

Ah, that's where you get it from, see.

Oh, you're lucky. I wish I had it.

I bet she's proud of you, eh?

Yeah, she is.

This where you are?

-Close enough.

-Are you embarrassed of me or something?!

Course not. Sometimes Dad can be a bit moody.

Best out his way when he's got a bee in his bonnet.

And erm...

Did he have a bee in his bonnet when you hurt your head?

Jude, it's all right.

It wasn't football. It was an accident, though.

He's really upset.

I'm flunking school, his business is going down the pan.

We're both as bad as each other, really.

What have you said? What have you told her?!

-Nothing!

-Rubbish! I saw you talking. Get in the house!

-Dad...

Get in the house!

And you... Leave us alone, you nosey cow!

-Jude!

-Go away!

MUSIC: "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John

And...twist to the side! And then the other side!

That's it, twist the whole body round.

Woo! And then stretch!

And stretch!

Stretch!

Star jumps! That's it, ladies!

Four, come on! That's it!

And then do some...kicks!

That's it!

And now...

Follow me!

# Let me hear your body talk Your body talk

# Let me hear your body talk

# Let's get animal, animal

# I want to get animal

# Let's get into animal

# Let me hear your body talk

# Your body talk

# Let me hear your body talk... #

Oh!

Cappuccino break!

-What?

-Down time's as good as up.

Follow me!

I'm not saying I did... but, if I overheard Howard

asking the Accounts for a P45 ASAP, what would you think?

Somebody's leaving.

Well, it's not me!

-Jas?

-No. She needs the job.

Kevin, can I talk to you, please? It's urgent.

Sure. You do like working at the Mill, don't you?

-What are you on about?

-Nothing.

Oh...

Nurse Clay is a wonderful nurse but her store cupboard is a disgrace.

Is there something in my teeth?

Is there something that you would like to tell me?

Well, my feet are hurting after lugging this box everywhere.

Oh, it's Elaine!

I should have done something this morning.

I knew something was up.

He's a drunk. He should not be in charge of a minor.

Where's Jude's mum? She's not about.

She's dead. A tumour. Eleven months ago.

Oh, he never said. No wonder he's struggling.

Sounds like they're both struggling to me.

Yeah, well, a bereavement's no excuse for beating your son.

You don't know that, not for sure.

Well, I know his dad cut his head open.

Jude said it was an accident, but how many "accidents" have there been, eh?

Whoa, be careful throwing accusations around.

No, I need to be careful about not doing anything.

I'm phoning social services.

He's a grown man, he should be able to deal with a death.

-Everybody else has to.

-Hey. There'll be no going back.

I know.

There's nothing you can say. I've decided.

Why? It doesn't make any sense.

It's time.

Oh, please. I don't want you to go.

If it is time, it is time.

You're not helping! It's all so sudden. There must be a reason.

There is. SHE SIGHS

I've been all over the place recently, Mrs Tembe knows.

Also, last night...

-I kissed Howard.

-Oh, my God!

-Mrs Hollins!

Sorry. Howard, though! Were you drunk?

No. That's why I'm leaving.

THEY LAUGH

Hi, can you put me through to Child Protection, please?

Yeah, I can wait.

I thought I'd at least have a sweat on.

I want to get back out there.

Look at her, she's having an ice-cream now!

You're telling me you have given no permits

for any other classes in the park today?

HE SPEAKS IN ITALIAN

Somebody has stolen my class!

But when I find them, I'm going to shove their...

Come on! Break time's over. Follow me.

But I've just ordered cake!

Come back to it. It'll make you run faster, come on!

Quick!

Here.

Ta.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have gone back. I just needed...

No, don't. You've nothing to apologise for.

-Dad, she's come back.

-What?

-She's going to want answers.

Come on, ladies. In here, come on.

-What?

-Come on, just do it, come on, please!

-Oh, look...

-Ssh!

-Is this absolutely necessary?

-Yes!

And...meditate.

Ommmmm...

Silent and still! Ssh!

-Look, come on, I've had enough.

-No!

-No, no, I've had enough.

-No, please!

-I'm a professional woman!

-What the hell am I doing in a bush?!

-No, don't!

-Hi.

-Who's he?

I am Angel. You stole my class, didn't you?

-A little bit.

-What?

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

I've had a terrible day. I'm broke.

Somebody told me if I came to the park, it would be better,

and I did, and this lot started handing me money and...

-You probably want that back, don't you?

-Mm-hm.

Here. Take it. I didn't mean any harm.

I'm not a bad person. Honest.

I didn't mean to cheat you.

I just thought my luck had changed.

What were you doing in the bush?

-Yeah, I asked that.

-Hiding.

-From me?

HE LAUGHS

-You're funny, you know?

-Am I?

Yes, but a hopeless fitness instructor.

-Don't do it again.

-I won't, I promise.

-MAN: Oi!

-Now what?!

-Sorry...

-Hi... Sorry, what?

I was just going to say sorry.

-Right.

-You know, for...for earlier on. I...I didn't mean to...

-I was out of line.

-Well, um...I need to talk to you. Well, you and Jude.

Yeah, I thought you might. Do... do you want to come in for a cuppa?

You have no idea how big the gap is until the person's gone.

My wife was tiny, eight stone,

but I couldn't even begin to fill the space she left.

Some days I...

Well...

Today wasn't a day to be proud of.

Look...

I love my son. I'd never hurt him.

It was an accident. I swear.

Look, talking...it's a big step.

But it's not enough.

Your drinking is a problem. For you and for Jude.

You were really scary earlier, Terry.

Are you all right?

Nothing that a lottery win, vodka and Gerard Butler couldn't sort out.

Anything I can do?

Make us a cup of tea while I get changed?

Look, thanks a lot.

I'll, erm...I'll go to that meeting.

Don't worry. We'll cope.

We won't, though, will we?

I told you to wait upstairs.

I can't wait any more.

-Then what happened?

-Then I got an 80 quid fine

for taking an exercise class without a permit.

THEY LAUGH

-What?

-Nothing.

Glad to see you've got your personality back.

-The run worked, then?

-Oh, yeah, like a dream.

Have you heard about Elaine?

-She's leaving today.

-Really?

-Who's going to replace her?

-I don't know, it's all happened so quickly.

That's brilliant!

Well, that...she's moving on to something...better, I hope.

You can put your CV away, she's not gone yet.

By the way, we've had a whip-round and you owe us a tenner.

Great.

The business. The family.

She ran it all.

Since she, er...

Jude's looked after everything, haven't you?

I'm sorry, mate.

I know things have been difficult,

I know I've been through all this before.

It's different this time.

I'm going to change. I promise.

HE SIGHS Dad, I love you, but... I can't do this any more.

-I won't sacrifice my life.

-What do you mean?

I'm going.

What? Where?

I don't know. Somewhere.

I'm going to leave you two for a minute.

Somewhere I can be looked after for a while.

I need looking after, Dad.

Please...please, don't go. Hey?

I'll get help. I promise you.

Please. I'll change.

I hope so.

'My favourite scene in Donnie Darko is near the end.

'He goes back in time to save his girlfriend and family.

'He sacrifices himself. But, just before he dies, he smiles.

'It's brilliant writing. He knows what's coming, and just accepts it.'

-Surprise!

-THEY CHEER

You're all here! Thank you. Thank you.

-Oh, I don't know what to say...

-Say "cheers!"

-Cheers!

-Cheers!

-Here's a little something to say, erm...

Well...we've only just got to know each other recently,

and, erm...

it's been a pleasure.

-For the allotment.

-They're lovely. Thank you.

Now, Dr Cassidy, if I may. Our loss is Norfolk's gain.

We hope that this will come in handy, with all you spare time...

Oh, wow! Thank you.

And that you'll be inspired by the landscape and the light

in the same way that we've all been inspired by you.

I mean, how many yoga, tai-chi, zorbing doctors

-are there in the world?

-THEY LAUGH

Not enough! And, Heston, I donate you my bean bags!

Ah, thank you very much.

-Hip hip!

-Hooray!

-Hip hip!

-Hooray!

-Hip hip!

-Hooray!

What's all that about?

Gloves were a nice touch.

-What do YOU want?

-If you need someone to cover Elaine's hours,

I'm very happy to help.

It has always brought me good luck.

-It's lovely. Thank you.

-I'm going to miss you.

I'll miss you too.

I'll miss you all.

I've loved it here. It's been very special.

I've never felt anything less than love and support from my Mill family.

I'll look back on this time as very precious.

Hear, hear.

Well, I think there's time for a group hug, don't you?

Come on, you know you love it!

THEY LAUGH

Oh, Kevin, the camera!

THEY ALL CHAT AND LAUGH

OK, big smile, Daniel. Come on, Kevin!

OK, one, two, three. Cheese!

ALL: Cheese!

-We're thinking of getting a locum.

-Another one?

-We won't rush into anything.

-It's a bit late for that.

Tell her I can't go to this interview, Mum.

-I can't, can I? Not like this.

-No, of course not.

Of course...of course he... Can't he?

-Well, I don't see why not.

-Um...how are you going to get home?

Joe is crawling.

-I've got a video. You want to see?

-No.

Howard? I have to talk to you. Now.

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