Gemma Doctors

HIGH TEMPO URBAN MUSIC PLAYS

MUSIC: "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore feat. Ryan Lewis

MUSIC STOPS

FOOTSTEPS WALK DOWNSTAIRS

Urgh. Dad!

Dad!

Put some money on the electric, will you?

12:30?

Ah, not at all.

Goodbye.

Good morning, Dr Clay.

Hi.

I was going to ask, how are you enjoying Mansfield Park?

Yeah, it's great, so far.

You have not finished it yet?

The last chapter.

Oh! Well, Dr Carmichael will be very pleased.

So, who is your favourite character?

No! Do not tell me...

Mrs Norris.

Oh, 200 years later and still so true to life.

Absolutely.

After all, how many Mrs Norrises do we see coming through here

week after week? I also see them at church...

I don't know how people start up in business these days, I really don't.

Have you seen this lot already? Water. Solicitor.

Landlord.

Make sure you pay that one first. Keep that Barry away.

Hey! You be nice to him. Don't want him kicking us out.

Wicked tongue you've got on you sometimes...

That other one was just as bad. Kevin, was it?

Dr Kevin Tyler.

Ugh, God's gift, or what? I mean, what is his problem?

Ooh, I did enjoy Dr Carter, though.

So rare to meet a man like that these days.

Quite the old-fashioned charmer.

Not that you twisted his arm at all(!)

Only a little gentle persuasion...

About as gentle as a herd of elephants.

What was all that stuff about bowties?

Well, it's true.

I happen to think they're quite refined.

Mum, the closest you've been to a bowtie was that waiter in Puerto Banus...

Don't be crude.

Suppose you're right, though.

What would a fine, distinguished gentleman like him

see in somebody like me?

I'm sure there's plenty.

Agh!

Hayley! Hey, Gemma.

Like the shades. Come on. Where we going?

Doctors.

Do you know him? No!

Martin Roberts. He's just a kid.

He's all right, though. And so boring.

You never listen to me, do you? 'Course I do!

Seriously, you're really pretty. You can do much better than him.

Like who?

ELECTRO MUSIC PLAYS FROM CAR

Frankie Churchill.

No way!

KNOCKS ON DOOR

Uh-huh?

There you go.

Thank you.

Did you manage to finish it yet?

Yeah. Thanks a lot.

Such wonderful prose. Now, what did you think of Fanny Price?

Why do you ask?

Well, some people find her a little stuffy.

No, she was fine.

How would you sum it all up?

Sorry? The whole novel.

Well...it's a love story...

Of course.

And it was a satire...

on the...strict social conventions and ethical mores of its day.

Mr Chaudry next, isn't it?

They want dancers for the school play. They're having auditions.

Thought you didn't like school.

Yeah, but I like dancing.

All right?

Nice shades.

What, you famous or something?

Not yet. So, where've you been?

Holiday. Oh, yeah?

Weymouth. It's, like, down south. Got beaches and that.

Sick. Who did you go with? Not this lot?

Yeah, right!

This your mate, then, yeah?

Hayley. Nice one.

She likes your car, don't you?

So, what's with the glasses? Heavy night?

No, I just like them.

Come on, let's see the eyes.

Don't be shy.

Get off me, will you?!

Right, I'll see you later, yeah?

Later.

Where did you get this stuff from? Rejuvenating mango and guava.

This is such a pain.

Smells like a tin of fruit salad.

Why couldn't we just get the tubes?

You know your trouble, don't you?

Always has been, ever since you were little.

You give up too easy. Like them roller skates you wanted.

Roller blades...

Cost me a fortune. First time, you fell over.

Well, I still prefer the tubes.

Argh!

Are you all right? Do I look like it?!

What have you done now? It wasn't me!

It's all wet over there. There must be a leak.

Argh! Come and sit down.

Careful, careful!

All right, don't bite my head off.

I'm in pain, you daft...!

Listen, just...take it easy.

Death trap, that floor.

Probably be all right in a minute.

No, it's no good.

Well, give it chance! I need to see a doctor.

He wasn't even bothered.

He was really keen. Yeah, on you.

No way! He was!

Well, I'm only interested in my career, OK?

OK, you'll need to keep your head still,

but move your eyes left and right for me.

I am, aren't I?!

And again.

Well, hurry up then!

I thought you were coming with your family today.

Duh! Mum's dead, isn't she? She has been for, like, years.

And your father?

He's busy.

OK. Well, I'm sorry, Gemma.

We've got the news and it's not good. Is it ever?

We've had the blood test results and the rheumatologist's report,

and they both confirm it's juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

In my eye?

Yeah, that can be a symptom.

So, it is arthritis, then? Of a type.

That is just so stupid!

I know it's hard to underst...

My nan's got that and she's, like, 50!

Yeah, but the pain you're feeling in your hips and your knees...

Only when I've been dancing all day!

That's not normal, though, is it, for a girl of your age?

We're going to have to start you on some medication

and find the best way to...

Gemma...

Gemma!

Gemma, where are you going?

Come on. What's wrong?

We haven't finished yet. Hurry up! Gemma...

OK, what's the problem now?

You are. You're all stupid. The lot of you.

Now, there is no need for that.

Well, you are. You don't know jack!

None of you. Will you please keep your voice down?

And do as Dr Granger asks!

Come on!

Unbelievable.

OK, now, steady.

Are we there? Yes...

What happening? It's her ankle.

Have a seat.

Is that Dr Carter?

Let me have a gentle look.

Oh, thank goodness. An angel of mercy!

Unlike some.

Where does it hurt?

All the way down. I felt a click.

Then a shooting pain, like an arrow.

On this side?

Lethal things, floors, when they're wet.

Ah!

Or here? Argh!

Yes, there is some swelling.

Oh, hi. Uh-huh.

How are you? Like you care.

Can you wiggle your toes?

Oof! You don't think it's broken, do you?

I think maybe you should come through.

Thank you.

I'm so sorry. I bet you think I'm such a nuisance.

Not a bit of it.

Aaah!

Be careful, we don't want any more accidents.

I'm safe in your hands, Dr Carter.

But is he safe in hers?

That doctor. He thinks he's so great.

Like he knows, like, everything.

But he seemed quite nice.

I swear, those people, they're just trying to ruin my life!

Maybe you should've waited, though...

What are you looking at? Gemma!

Duh! What did you do that for?

He is such a loser. You don't even know him...

Come on. Nah, you go.

What's up with you? I'll see you later, yeah?

Hayley!

Tell me if that's too tight.

No, no, that's perfect.

You've got the most wonderful touch.

Oh, I'm sorry I'm such a bother.

After that lovely time we had last night,

with all the music and dancing.

It's going on all week. There's concerts, films...

Oh, what are they showing?

Pride and Prejudice, I think.

Oh, I loved that.

With all the frocks and the hats...

And, I'm sorry, but Colin Firth...

I think it's the Laurence Oliver one, with Greer Garson...

No! That is my absolute favourite.

I haven't seen that in years, have you?

I'm reading it, as it happens.

You sound just like Sigourney's father.

Always had his head in a book.

It's so he wouldn't have to listen to me rattling on.

That's what she used to say.

I hope you don't mind my saying, Dr Carter...

Heston, please...

There is one thing that surprises me a little.

And what's that?

The fact that you haven't been, well, snapped up, as they say.

A man like you.

I know it's none of my business.

There was someone a while ago.

You don't have to...

But it...just didn't work out.

I know how that feels.

You remind me of him, a little - Laurence Olivier.

Mmm, around the eyes. So...refined.

I don't think so...

When he was younger, of course. Not the dentist.

I'll get Sigourney.

No, no, she'll be all right.

How's it going? All right?

So, what was it like, then, down south?

Not bad. Going to Magaluf next year.

Oh, yeah? Do you want to come?

Have you not got a girlfriend to take with you or something?

Yeah, like you'd take your girlfriend to Magaluf!

So, you're not seeing anyone or anything?

Why? Are you bothered? I'm not.

So, why do you keep asking?

I just might know someone that likes you, that's all.

Who's that, then?

What's she look like?

So, what, curly hair, about so high, sunglasses?

Don't be stupid.

It's not me, all right? It's a mate.

So, are you interested, then?

Seriously?

All right, then.

So, I'll tell her, then, yeah?

Yeah, you tell her.

HE LAUGHS

STUMBLING AND GIGGLING

Can you believe these two? Huh?

On a mission, or what? Do you reckon?

Come on, how much more obvious can you make it?

Now, are you sure you can make it to your car?

Don't worry, we'll be OK, thank you.

Perhaps you could just help me down the stairs...

Of course. Don't trouble yourself(!) Sorry(!)

Oh!

Are you all right?

Mmm, just a twinge. Agh!

Ah, that's better.

Two strong men.

I'll get the door.

Right, it's all sorted out.

What is?

Frankie wants to talk to you.

What about?

PHONE RINGS Urgh! They are such a pain.

Well, what did he say?

What do you think? He might even take you to Magaluf.

I don't want to go to Magaluf.

'Course you do!

Seriously, Gemma, I think it's you he likes.

Don't talk stupid.

It is! He really fancies you.

You're just shy, that's all.

Seriously?

Hayley, we're mates, aren't we?

'Course... Always? Best friends ever?

Yeah, I know but... So, just trust me, yeah?

I used to love all the old black-and-whites, didn't you?

Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth.

Careful. They knew how to do romance in those days.

When ladies were ladies and gentlemen were gentlemen.

You should go. You might learn something.

This is the one.

I can't thank you enough. You're a life saver.

I don't know what we'd have done without you.

Try to keep it elevated.

Oh.

And here we are, just in case you need any pampering.

It's our new salon.

Not that you need making any more handsome.

Thank you... We could all use some TLC every now and then.

Couldn't we?

And Dr Tyler, you look like you look after yourself.

That's the phone number, there.

Well, who'd have thought?

Thank you so much. You've been marvellous.

No worries. Not at all.

And do pop in any time.

Just for a coffee and a chat.

It would be really nice to see you again.

Cheerio.

Sorry, I was just wondering if you've managed to get in touch with Gemma Woodhouse yet?

There is...no reply.

And her father?

I think he might have changed his number.

But I will keep trying. OK.

And don't mess with your hair.

I'm not. You are! You're always doing it.

Try and act like you're not bothered. I'm not!

Leave it alone!

What now?

Who is she?

Jane. Jane who?

Fairfax, isn't it?

She so loves herself. Look at her!

She makes me want to puke.

Come on, let's just go before he sees us.

No wait, will you? Gemma, there's no point!

I swear. She is such a minger.

And skinny or what?! Looks like a ghost.

"Jane"! That name is so boring.

Who ever heard of anyone famous called Jane?!

Hair was nice, though... GEMMA SCOFFS

Says she does modelling. Who for, mingers.com?

Seriously.

Bet she's not from round here.

No, from Weymouth, look.

That's where Frankie went. It looks nice.

Why don't you just go, then, if you think she's so great?

Sorry? Yeah, you two would probably get on.

Because you're just as boring as she is!

Hayley!

All right, all right. I didn't mean it.

Hayley, come on...

Fine then, do what you want. I don't care.

Go and play on the swings like a kid with that loser!

Oh, what do you want?

"Good afternoon, Dr Granger, so nice to see you..."

We've been trying to phone you. Haven't got any credit.

Well, what about your father? What about him?

I was hoping he'd be here. Yeah, well, so was I.

No, try not to do that.

I'll do what I want!

OK, I've written you a prescription...

Don't want it.

..which you'll need to take to the pharmacy.

You can keep it. I'm not even bothered.

No, I think you are.

Which is the reason for all this attitude. What attitude?

Squabbling with me, bossing your mates about.

I'm surprised you've still got any friends.

Gemma, I know this is hard to take.

But you've had plenty of time to think about it.

You can't make me.

Which is why I need you to start focussing on what's important.

Like what?

Your health, obviously. And your future.

What future?

Gemma...

No, you're just trying to take away the one thing I've got.

The only thing I'm good at. That's just not true...

I'm having an audition!

So you can stick your stinking medicine...

And leave me alone, all right?!

I'll do what I want!

OK.

MUSIC: "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore feat. Ryan Lewis

So, how was it for you?

Sorry?

Isn't she just divine? Oh, come on, you know she is.

Jane Austen? So, what did you think?

I think it was...a love story.

And a very clever satire

on the strict social conventions and ethical mores of its day.

Well, that is just wonderful...

that you are taking it so seriously. Of course.

It's not just about raising the money. Nope.

It's about raising awareness about one of our national treasures!

Couldn't agree more.

Yeah, look, have you seen this? HE LAUGHS

Wait for it, it's crazy.

Oi!

Who do you think you are, eh? Giving it all that about Hayley.

Who? You only saw her this morning.

What, that little girl?! No, she's not!

I thought you meant you! So, what about your big girlfriend?

Who's that, then? You are such a liar!

What are you on about? Jane Fairfax. 18.

Relationship status - engaged! But you just sleep around anyway, do you?

No... Like a dog!

You want to watch it, you do. Or what?!

Yo, Frankie!

Is she really a model, then?

Just clear off, will you?

All right, Jane?!

You're so pathetic.

And your car's stupid, as well, you loser!

Just don't worry about it.

Dad?

Dad? Guess what?

I've got an audition.

Oh, Dr Carter, did Mrs Newton get a chance to see you?

Yes, as a matter of fact.

Mmm, she was most insistent.

See, lots of men just can't get past the romance.

And you know how uptight Jimmi is.

But he was actually quite...deep about it, in the end.

Really?

Mmm. I think it had a really profound effect.

And what did he say, again? Exactly?

Well, that it was a satire. A very clever satire...

on the strict social conventions... And...

ethical mores of its day.

The rat!

You just wait till I get my hands on him.

And what can we do for you?

Dr Granger, please.

Thanks for coming back in.

I'll write you a new prescription.

Sorry if I was a bit...

Look, I know this is a lot to take in.

But it doesn't have to mean the end of the world.

It just means you have to take things a bit easier.

But what about my audition?

Go for it!

The last thing I want you to do is stop dancing.

It's the best medicine you can have, if you do it right.

And if you keep trying,

and you let me,

I'll be with you every step of the way, OK?

Oh!

OK.

Jimmi, hi.

I'm glad I caught you, cos there is just one or two things

I need to clear up. What's that?

Something of a...literary nature.

Oh right, but maybe tomorrow, eh?

You say that you have read Mansfield Park, Dr Clay?

So, we just had one or two questions for you, Dr Clay.

Sorry? How many cousins did Fanny Price have?

Hmm. And who did Maria Bertram elope with?

Despite being married to...?

What is this, University Challenge?

And what was her relationship to Mr Elton?

Didn't he...propose or something?

Ha! Because THAT was in the novel Emma.

I didn't read it, OK!

Why didn't you just tell us?

What, and face the Spanish Inquisition?! ?100, please.

As it's in a good cause...

Thank you.

Hey.

You all right?

Just saw that Martin.

Oh, yeah...

Think he's coming over.

Look, I'm sorry about before, yeah?

Sometimes, I can just be really, really stupid.

Told you. I Think he likes you.

I'll see you later, then, yeah?

'Course.

MUSIC: "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore feat. Ryan Lewis

Do you think these look too...?

Corny?

No, they're elegant, that's what they are. And refined.

Which never did anybody any harm.

As I was saying to Dr Carter...

Yes, I heard.

He is such a sweet man.

You should've seen him.

Down on one knee, like...the prince with the glass slipper!

Mum... And such lovely warm hands...

Don't you think you should just forget about it, eh? Why?

Because we're never going to see them again, unless we get ill.

That could be arranged. No, no way...

Anyway, I need to get this ankle looked at again...

Mum, will you just stop it, please?!

Anyway, they'll probably pop in before long.

Why would they? Why ever not?

Because they're men, for one thing! You know your trouble, don't you?

Just like with those blumin' skates. Cost me a fortune.

After you went on and on...

They're never coming.

You give up too easily. Always have!

Not in a million years.

Mum? Mum? Mmm?

Oh, look, there's Dr Carter. Where?!

I'm not sharing the best looking guy at the party with anyone.

Is this how you charmed Rob? Well, that and pickled onions.

A plumber on top of everything else! And yet, you're still single.

Fancy!

Are you going to put your money where your considerable mouth is?

Right, fiver on a happy ending.

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She will never again come between us.

Every day, I will be plotting to take back what is mine.

Why would you want him back? May the best man win.