Stressed Out Doctors

You can't just hide from me!

Go away! I'm not going to give up!

Leave me alone!

No! Wait!

Open the door. Please?

Open the door!

Oi! This isn't over!

Enough!

I warned you. I am authorised to use appropriate levels of restraint.

Get off me!

Show's over, folks. Back to your books.

Mind your backs.

HE HUMS TUNE

My love is a rebellious bird that none can tame.

Bizet's Carmen...

followed by oysters and champagne in our own hotel suite.

Ooh! I can't wait!

I'll finish packing. I thought you'd already packed?

Won't take a sec. No, but you said.

I'd love a coffee. Cafetiere is in the cupboard by the fridge.

Second time I've caught you harassing Dr Everson...

Either you stay away from her or I'll have to call the police. Got it?

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Doc? Hello?... Sorry to disturb.

All sorted. I had a quick word.

Don't think he'll be bothering you again.

Thank you, Barry.

Second time this week, though, isn't it?

Yes. Well, I just can't deal with it any more.

Like I said, you don't have to.

He's very persistent.

Maybe I should file a report?

No! There's no point.

You're sure? I mean, I know he's not like some serial stalker or

anything, but I could have a word with the Dean?

This department and my welfare don't exactly rate

highly on his list of importance right now.

Anyway.

Paul...is just an attention seeker.

The more I ignore him, the quicker he'll go away.

Right. Well, you know where I am.

What are you doing here? Oh, fine. I'll get off, then.

No, I thought you were at the surgery today.

I was. I took the day off.

I thought your mum could cover while you and me

did something together.

The world is ours. We can go anywhere you like, as long as it's

driveable within the Midlands area.

Kevin, the salon's just opened.

I've been doing promotional work all week to try and get business.

I can't just drop everything.

Right...

We're not really busy till next week, but my mum's off today.

Right. Sorry, I wasn't thinking...

Maybe we could still spend some of the day together?

What? Here?

I could do some pampering. Come again?

It'll be fun. I could try out some treatments.

You can be my guinea pig.

Nothing too freaky, I promise.

Like what kind of thing?

I was thinking something little, like a...full men's Brazilian.

Whoa! Whoa! Back up!

Isn't that when...everything's...?

No!

No.

OK. Well, maybe we'll start with something a little less painful.

Come on.

Black or white?

The department was a mess when I arrived,

but it's just got worse year on year.

Posts cut, funding slashed. At least it's clear now what they want. It sounds very stressful.

Maybe taking the redundancy offer would be the best option?

I want to fight them, but I just feel like I'm drowning.

I'm afraid I'm not sure it's any kind of real solution

to prescribe you more anti-depressants.

They do help.

Right. The thing is, I'm not happy that prescribing you yet

another course of... Please, they really help.

I know I should be able to manage without the pills.

And I will. It's just trying to cope with this stalker thing too.

You're being stalked?

I can't say much about it. Confidentiality, you know?

He's a student?

Very obsessive. Probably harmless, but...

How long has this been going on?

A few weeks, on and off.

And have you done anything?

Not yet.

I can't explain it,

but the whole thing has really worn me down, you know?

I only booked the hotel for one night!

How big is your boot?

It's that feeling that he might call or just appear at any minute...

It's very hard to switch off from.

OK, given all that you've told me, I'll prescribe another course.

I'm sure you know the obvious risks - avoiding alcohol and so on.

But I do also think it's vital that you go straight back

to the University authorities and alert them

to this problem with this student.

You have no idea how far he might go.

Yes, you're right. I will.

Some stalking can be really dangerous.

I'm not trying to alarm you, I just want to make you aware.

Yes, thank you. I'm so glad I came in.

I'm glad too.

You mustn't feel alone with this.

Any time you need to talk, just call.

Thank you.

Please, Germaine.

You can't just shut me out like this!

Did you follow me here?

Please, I don't understand...

Is everything OK? Leave me alone!

Ah! Get off! You have to listen to me!

Get away from her! Let me go, Paul. I mean it.

I can't.

Karen, would you...?

I'm warning you, if you don't back off, we'll call the police.

Germaine...

Please?

It's great for exfoliating.

And good for acne.

What are you saying?

If you try to whip out a camera now, there'll be trouble, woman.

I think it's just what your Facebook page needs, actually.

So, is this like some kind of initiation test?

Do all your boyfriends have to go through this? Mm-hm.

Separates the men...

It feels a bit tingly, but it's not painful.

Wait till I take it off.

So, how am I doing, compared to the others?

Well...there's only ever been Gavin who was the long-term one.

Don't know what I saw in him.

He was far too macho to do any of this.

His loss. Bet he's got terrible skin now.

I dumped him, actually.

Think I was too focused on where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do.

Which was?

This. Own my own salon.

Have a bloke like you.

What?

Nothing...

Oh, thank you.

Anyway, I bet your phone is full of girls' numbers.

No-one that matters now.

So, you're saying you had a relationship with Dr Everson?

We had to keep it a secret, else she could lose her job.

And it's over now?

It was always pretty difficult.

She's not...

You're her GP, you must know what she's going through.

The drinking...

She starts at breakfast!

I talked to her, as soon as I realised.

She promised she'd stop. She didn't. She only tried to hide it.

Only, not very well.

How long has this been going on?

Long before I met her.

Her way of dealing with stress, I guess.

It's no big secret the Dean wants her out.

And you're saying her drinking is why you split up?

I told her she had to stop.

Big mistake.

We had a massive row, and she stormed out.

That was two weeks ago.

And since then?

She's cut me out like I'm a stranger.

Swapped my classes to ignore me.

Ignored my calls.

It's the truth!

This morning, she had me dragged out of the building by security!

So, why are you persisting like this?

Because I love her.

Did she come in here to ask you for help? With the drinking?

I can't discuss my patients.

She can't stop. She even mixes it with tablets, as well.

I don't know what they are. I really can't talk about this.

Why won't anyone listen to me?! I am trying to!

Then help her.

Before it's too late.

All set!

Oh, you managed it! Thank you.

No problem.

So, shall we...?

Ooh. One last thing.

It's knowing that Freya walked into that fire to save me.

And Michaela.

That's hard to live with.

I'm sure you would have done the same.

Not sure I would have.

I feel so guilty.

Hey, she wouldn't have wanted that. She was your friend.

I still miss her.

You've had a really tough time.

Lauren's murder, losing Freya.

I don't know how you've held it all together.

Not sure I always have, actually.

Have you got family near?

Yeah.

That must have helped.

Yeah...

I'm close to my mum, which is nice.

My dad left when I was a baby.

Oh, sorry.

It's OK. He got back in touch through my half-sister.

He wasn't well, so...

Is he OK now?

I think so. He needed a bone marrow transplant.

That's why they tracked me down.

So, you...?

It's no big deal.

Not in touch with him any more, but I still speak to my half-sister.

And I've got my mum. That's all I need.

You're amazing.

I don't know how you stay so positive

after all you've been through.

If anyone is amazing, it's you.

For getting me to talk about all these things.

That's just nosiness.

No, you make me feel like I can be myself,

like I can talk to you about anything.

That's special.

I've got to say, he was pretty convincing.

He seemed genuinely upset.

Could be putting it on, I suppose?

I've tried calling her at the Uni, but there's no answer.

What are you going to do?

Well, I don't know who to believe.

I mean, if she's telling the truth, then I've done the right thing...

given her a prescription that should help her unwind and get some sleep.

But if he's telling the truth,

you've just given anti-depressants to an unstable, lying alcoholic.

She didn't ask us to call the police, did she?

No...

I'm waiting.

Would it be impolite to ask...

if you're wearing the black or the white?

Neither.

So, do you think we've got time for this?

Definitely.

I feel a bit bad leaving Sigourney to cope alone at the salon.

She is more than capable.

Maybe I should give her a quick ring? Just to check...

No need.

Just a quick...

Oh, Barry, I'm looking for Dr Everson.

Do you know where...?

She'll be in her room if she's not teaching.

Everything all right, is it?

Yeah. Why do you ask?

No reason.

I understand she's been having some problems recently

with one of her students?

She told you that?

He was throwing a few toys out of his pram, nothing major.

I had a quiet word, straightened him out.

Right...

Although I would say she seemed a bit stressed out.

Not gossiping or anything,, but as we're both professionals,

I think I can say I've caught more than the odd whiff...

of booze on her.

And not just once. Know what I mean?

He's fit to interview now.

VOICEMAIL: Howard Bellamy. Leave a message. I'll get back to you ASAP.

Howard, it's Emma. I don't know how many messages I've left now.

Could you give me a ring back please? Bye.

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Oh, that's just great(!)

I did say.

We need to find her. Quickly.

Bit of booze isn't going to kill her, is it?

Not unless she's taken something else with it.

Does that thing work?

Of course it does.

Then use it.

How are you feeling?

Really good, actually. You have wonderful hands.

All the better for touching you with!

I can't wait to get you to yours.

So, what time are your mum and Heston leaving?

They are supposed to be long gone by now,

but my mum takes for ever to pack.

He'll be blasting out arias all the way.

She'll be tone deaf by the time they arrive.

I think it's really romantic.

He's very sweet.

Right, maybe I should phone the opera house,

see if I can get some returns.

Shrieking, fat ladies are not really my thing,

but if you're keen... Let's just stick to Plan A, shall we?

Definitely.

So, when can we...?

My next client is not till 3:30...

Go on, get your coat.

Oh, hi, Mrs Lacey!

How are you? Come in.

Hi, Karen.

Oh, right. How long has she been there?

OK. Keep her there. I'm on my way. Thanks.

She's at the surgery.

Oh, right, so...

Mrs Tembe. It's Emma.

Could you just put me through to Howard, quickly, please?

Oh, did he say what was wrong?

Oh, no, OK.

No, not to worry. Thanks, bye.

Howard not well?

No. Some kind of stomach thing.

Yeah... He was in a bit of state when I saw him yesterday.

Really?

And he was the same a few weeks ago.

He hasn't mentioned anything.

Well, he wouldn't. He's a bloke.

Was he vomiting?

Immy went through a bit of phase of it when she was about 14,

but you don't really expect a grown man to...

Ask him.

Because, whatever it is, I think he needs some help.

Right...

Why did you lie to me about Paul?

Sympathy.

To get them.

So sorry.

That's how low I've sunk, I guess.

I feel so ashamed.

He told me what happened between you.

He deserves much better.

Expect he said that, too?

No.

I think he's the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Probably the worst that's happened to him.

He doesn't seem to think so.

I'm not strong enough to do it any more.

Or keep pushing Paul away.

It's killing me.

I have to do something.

For his sake, not mine.

I'm not fit to be with anyone.

Is that why you've come back in?

I can't go on.

I want it to stop.

Will you help me, please?

Still here?

Have you seen her?

I thought we dealt with this? Young lad, whole life ahead of you,

and you're moping around, obsessed about a stupid exam mark.

I need to talk to her. Well, you can't.

Don't waste both our time. She's not there.

And she won't be for a while, I reckon. What do you mean?

Personal problems. Probably women's stuff.

Anyway, all you need to know is she's in very good hands.

Getting looked after.

So, move on. Go home.

Are you sure we're on our own?

Hello?!

Just us. Finally.

Seems too good to be true.

Keep thinking something else is going to interrupt.

Like what? Fire, flood, tornado?

Earthquake, maybe?

Well, if you're promising me you're going to make the earth move...

DOORBELL RINGS

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DOORBELL RINGS

Thank you.

I just made the call.

The hard work is going to be yours.

I know.

But if you want to do this enough...

Germaine!

I'm sorry. I can't...

Where are you going? Look, she needs to get some help.

Germaine...

Germaine! No! Wait!

I'm so hot.

You're telling me.

This feels perfect.

You feel perfect.

Howard...

You can't just walk in like that.

Please, don't look.

I don't want you to see me like this.

Howard...

I can't control it.

I can't control myself...

It's OK.

It's not OK.

Listen to me.

I want you to go upstairs, take a shower and change your clothes.

Now.

Go on. I'll wait.

You OK?

Kevin?

What's wrong?

It's nothing... It's just...

I'm not...

Oh... Kev, it's not a big deal.

Listen, we have all the time in the world.

We don't have to rush anything.

I've got that client at 3:30, so...

you just stay here and chill out, and I'll be back soon.

I will see you later.

Thanks.

Here.

Drink these. You'll be dehydrated.

Howard, thousands of men suffer with this.

But feeling ashamed and being secretive

is only going to make it worse.

I don't want to talk about it.

I'm afraid you don't have any choice.

How long?

Well...

is there a trigger that brings on an episode?

Is it stress?

There's no point doing this. It won't help.

You've clearly been very successful in lying to yourself

for some time, but this is me now.

I can't explain it.

It starts with tension...

..a build up of tension...

then I get this urge...

..this unstoppable urge to eat...

..so I eat.

But when I do,

I lose control.

I lose absolute control.

It's OK.

No, it's not. Look at me.

I'm pathetic.

I'm not the man you thought I was.

I'd understand if you got up and went.

Go on. Go.

Howard, I am not going anywhere.

If you were a patient, I'd recommend that you had counselling or

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.... Don't, please...

..but I know you too well to think that would work.

You're way too resistant.

There's no need to do this.

Oh, I'm not going to do anything.

You are.

This is your battle.

Somehow, you have got to find a way

to set a target that you can meet

or a goal that you can achieve.

I don't know if I'm strong enough.

I think you are.

I know you are.

Where have you been?! Personal matter.

You look awful. Thank you(!)

No, you cannot leave that there!

So, where do I put it? Just move it, David.

Bit of a stud, is he?

Five times! Gloria!

Mrs Tembe, what are you doing?

This man is a thief.

And I am making a citizen's arrest.

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