Mom Doctors

MUSIC ON RADIO: "Baby Love" by The Supremes

Zuzana!

Not right in my face, Mum!

I'm sorry, love. Your breakfast is ready.

I just have cereal. No, no. Not in my house, you don't.

Ooh, sorry - our house. You don't need to do this.

I want to.

That's the whole point. I want to look after you.

And you can't have just cereal for breakfast.

So, sit down and eat.

Dad, where are you?

'I'm still at home.'

And I've gotta pop in to the station.

What?! 'Yeah, I know, I know. I'm sorry.'

But I need to see HR,

sort out the paperwork for my compassionate leave.

But I won't be long. 'What am I supposed to do?'

Well, just wait for me, and we'll see the specialist when I get there.

OK? Er...

'Do me a favour, Jack. Stay away from your mum, OK?'

Right. Bye.

TV PLAYS

Hey!

Hiya, Zuzana.

Hey, this is nice.

Well, much more room than her old place.

Definitely.

It's all right.

MUM SCOFFS

You speak to her. Can I get you a drink?

Oh, no, I'm all right. Oh, don't be silly.

What was that about?

She wants me to move in. Permanent.

Well...

No way!

This is just till the baby arrives and the ankle's fixed.

You look pretty comfortable to me!

Might as well take advantage. Hey, it's nice!

And, you know, some of the ladies I look after, they don't have anyone.

Be nice for your mum to have you here as well.

I got a selection. And... we all need calcium, don't we?

You will make a brilliant grandma. Oh!

MUM CHUCKLES

DOOR OPENS

She's incompetent! Who?

The young temp in reception. Where's Mrs Tembe.

Well, Mrs Tembe's at the Campus. She can't be allowed to continue.

We can't hire anyone permanent

unless we know that Karen's not coming back.

There must be an alternative to the walking disaster out there.

It's difficult. It's necessary!

DOOR CLOSES

If I don't bring these in here, I'm going to scoff the lot!

That's all right.

How is she? She's fine.

Ah! And the baby?

Don't worry. She's young, she's strong. It's all looking good.

Ah! I'm just glad she's here, where I can keep an eye on her.

Must be nice having her back home, eh?

Yeah. Took some arguing!

But, you know, this is where she belongs.

Not that tiny little bedsit.

So, everything's OK? Oh, it's wonderful.

Well...

Actually...

it's even better than that.

I'm pregnant!

Eight weeks.

Er... Does Zuzana know? Oh, no.

No, I haven't told anyone yet. It's a surprise.

Er... Yeah.

We've done everything together, me and Zuzana. We're like sisters.

And there's plenty of room. I mean...

I was just rattling around in here all by myself.

She's feisty, this little one!

What?

Er, so...

Mandy and I have been talking, and...

Well, the thing is, she agrees with me

that your bedsit really isn't big enough for the two of you.

Claire, this is not really what we talked about.

It's true, though.

You'd be better off just giving up your lease and moving in properly.

Then we can all be together. All of us.

And the money you save on the rent

will keep your little one in babygros.

She definitely won't recognise me?

She doesn't recognise your dad.

She doesn't recognise anyone or anything

from the past 30 years of her life.

So, it doesn't matter if she sees me.

It's not a good idea.

Jack... Come and sit down. I can get you a coffee.

You all right, Karen?

That T-shirt's so old!

The Police.

My mate Maggie was really into them. She's got the Synchronicity shirt.

She's got all three autographs on the back.

The tour last year.

Right.

So, who's this? Does he talk?

I'm Jack.

And we really shouldn't be disturbing you.

No, I don't mind being disturbed.

Haven't you got loads of patients who need your help?

I'll be fine. We'll be fine.

So, Jack...

You looked like you could do with some company.

And you just happened to be passing my window?

I'm visiting my mum.

Sh... She's just down the corridor.

Is she all right?

I don't know. I hope so.

What did I tell you? She's coming home for good!

You have to tell her. I will. Oh, she'll be absolutely amazed.

Oh, Claire, you really need to think about this.

What is there to think about? She will absolutely love it!

What am I going to love?

Claire?

Well, I was going to tell you... after the baby.

I just didn't want you to worry about anything but your little one.

Mum?

Well, the thing is...

..I'm pregnant too.

Eight weeks.

You're 45!

Well, that's not necessarily a problem.

I don't understand. How can you do this?

How can you be so stupid?

Zuzana... What's she thinking of?

Who was it?

I thought you'd be pleased.

I am.

I'm having a baby, just like you!

Step away from the biscuits, Bellamy.

Tea? Coffee? Coffee, please.

I've found a temporary receptionist.

Well, that's got to be an improvement.

Valerie.

Oh. Is that a good idea?

I think she's the perfect solution.

She knows the ropes, she's available immediately,

and we need a reliable receptionist to get us back on track.

Any objections? No. No, it'll be nice to see her.

Good. Cos she's popping in later to sort out the paperwork.

I was going to wash it.

What? Biscuit tin.

So, you...know it's empty, then?

She just needs to get used to the idea.

She probably wasn't expecting it.

Like this is normal?!

How can I expect something like this?

You're too old to have a baby, Mum.

I'm not that old!

Do you know what the risks are? Oh! Tell her.

About Down's syndrome and...and the risks for her.

And how will you cope?

You'll be a pensioner when the kid's in secondary school.

Are they going to be in the same year?

At school? They could be in the same class!

Hopefully.

Hopefully?

You can't have your aunt or your uncle in the same class as you.

Do you know how much they'll be teased?

We'll be the weird family everyone jokes about.

Oh, that doesn't matter. You have no idea.

I-I-I thought you'd be pleased.

She will be.

They can play with each other. I mean, there's plenty of room.

We can all live here together.

They could share your old room, like, um...

well, like a double nursery.

Why are you being like this?

Mandy, do you have a car?

Er, yeah.

I want to go home. You ARE home.

I'll walk, then. On that ankle?

I'm not staying here with her. Zuzana, she's your mum.

Then why is she doing this?! I'm not doing anything.

I'll wait outside.

What have I done?!

Why am I the bad guy all of a sudden?

DOOR SHUTS I, um...

I'd better... Yeah, yeah. Yeah, of course. You go.

She'll get over it.

It's fine. We'll be fine.

DOOR SHUTS

You're doing it again. Have I got something on my nose? Sorry.

I was...thinking.

So, what do you like to listen to?

On your Walkman, or whatever. This and that.

Any record you want, I can tape it for you.

How's that work?

Saturday mornings. Our Price.

Yeah?

You work in a record shop?

So...

what's selling at the moment?

Compilations.

We actually had a queue for the last one they brought out.

Music for people who can't decide what they like.

Now That's What I Call Music!

Now 4.

God help us if we get to Now 5 and Now 6 and Now 7.

I can't believe you work in Our Price.

Why shouldn't I?

You can come and see me, if you like. I finish at 2.00.

Saturday mornings.

Well, I used to.

Do you know why you're here?

I banged my head.

I think it was a car accident. I think. They don't...

They don't talk to me. They don't tell me stuff.

They just talk rubbish.

First decent conversation I've had since I've got here.

Thanks.

Karen...

have we met before?

That's the oldest chat-up line in the book!

Is that the best you've got?

KNOCK ON DOOR, HE MUMBLES

Just spreading the word.

I've found a new temporary replacement for Karen.

Remember Valerie?

The emotional limpet?

Yes.

No! Why all the negativity?

Valerie is efficient, competent, caring and respectful.

We're lucky to have her.

Hooray.

I'm sorry.

Dragging you all the way over here.

No. It's important you get the injection.

Whooping cough isn't nice.

Most people it must be just...arrive,

stick the needle in and go.

With me you get the whole family crisis thing.

Well, if it wasn't for your ankle, you'd be in the surgery...

Am I being stupid?

It's just...she can't just help with my baby. She has to have one too.

I didn't even know she was seeing anyone.

Well, don't burn your bridges, eh? You're going to need each other.

You don't want to do this on your own.

And neither does she.

Karen...

Oh, are you worried about her? Sorry? Your mum.

No.

No, she's going to be fine.

Won't be long before she's back to her usual nagging self.

Tell me about it!

My mum nags like it's an automatic reaction.

"Oh, there's my daughter - must nag."

Sounds familiar. We never have any proper conversation.

I just get a stream of instructions and complaints.

We don't...don't actually talk.

OK. OK, do you ever get this one?

"You treat this place like a hotel!"

SHE LAUGHS All the time!

My mum...

My mum...

They told me that she died a long time ago.

It's all right. Don't worry...

No, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I don't...

What are YOU doing here?! Well, if I'm not welcome, I'll leave.

That's not... You're just throwing money away, keeping this place.

It's my home. Well, no, it's not.

Oh, this...it isn't right.

I was never going to stay with you.

It was just for the birth, just for a few weeks, to keep you happy!

Well, you've blown that, haven't you?! It's not MY fault!

It's nobody's fault.

Calm down, both of you, before I have to start worrying

about blood pressure and premature birth.

She can't stay here. Watch me.

Zuzana, come on.

You've got to admit this isn't an ideal place to bring up a baby.

Of course it isn't. That's why I wanted to go home!

Ohh!

You still can, sweetheart.

Mm?

Problem? Well, we could have discussed it first.

Managerial decision. Anyway, she's efficient. Yes.

Reliable. Indeed.

Was there really no-one else? No.

Oh! You're very kind, Mandy. I'm sorry to be so much trouble.

Oh, no, it's no problem.

We'll be fine now. Well, now she's come to her senses about this place.

You ready to go, love?

In a minute. Hm.

She's eight weeks gone, yeah? Is that too late?

I don't think it can be,

cos you don't get some of your scan results till three months.

Erm... Can you arrange it?

Can you fix her up for an abortion?

SHE GASPS

What kind of hospital is this?

The normal kind.

It's not a mental hospital?

No!

Don't be daft!

It's...

It's St Phil's. It's a normal hospital.

You're not just saying that?

Honestly.

You banged your head, but you're... you're going to be fine.

You're just a bit confused, that's all.

You're nice.

What do you do? Have you got a job?

I'm a lawyer. Just started.

Oo-er! I bet your mum's proud of you.

Yeah.

I think she is.

Always so dramatic.

Not helping, Zuzana.

Well, she is.

You've got a child growing inside you, nearly born.

A little baby.

And you can sit there calmly talking about abortion?

She can't hear me! And we're not talking about her.

We're talking about your... My what? Mine's a little baby too.

Now, this is YOUR little brother or sister.

You always wanted a little baby sister.

When I was six! Yeah, that might have been nice.

Oh! Well, I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry about your terrible deprived childhood.

How could we have been so selfish(?)

Poor little Zuzana, all on her own(!)

Do you know how much we wanted another child?

What, I wasn't good enough? I don't think that's what she meant.

What, then? We gave you everything.

Exactly! You smothered me. You're still smothering me.

We loved you. I couldn't breathe.

Well, what was I supposed to do? You were my little girl.

My lovely little girl. And now you're...

Grown-up.

I'm a grown-up, Mum.

You can't keep running my life.

And you can't just get another little baby to replace me.

Nobody move!

Just let me look at you all.

Oooh!

Isn't this wonderful?!

Oh, I have missed this place so much! And we you.

Oh! I've got a beverage here!

It's lovely to see you, Valerie.

And you! I want all the gossip!

Yes. I thought I heard a familiar voice!

A wonderful surprise!

Well, sorry to have to break up the party,

but I really must drag Valerie away from you all, do the paperwork.

Oh, if you must, you must. Oh, shucks!

Well, see you later, then.

Well, all right, then. Why don't we all have lunch together?

Oh, can we go to the Icon?!

Please, that would be so special. The Icon it is, then. 2.00.

See you all there. Valerie...

Oh, I'm really looking forward to that(!)

Oh, absolutely. Indeed.

I'm back!

I have actually got to get back to work.

Do you think I trust you two to not gouge each other's eyes out?

I-I know it's difficult.

But...you're in this situation,

so you're going to have to find a way to get yourselves out.

Oh, for goodness' sake! Zuzana?

I'm sorry.

I just thought you'd be happy for me.

She is. Well, she will be.

Right.

I think this will be the last time I see you until after the big event.

So...good luck with it. Hope it goes well.

We'll be fine.

Good.

Zuzana?

Yeah.

OK. Er, YOU need to come in for a check-up!

Oh, yeah, course. Thank you. Thanks for...

For knocking people's heads together? No problem.

For knocking people's heads together? No problem.

It's all part of the service.

All right. I've got a game. A competition.

You up for it?

Go on, then. My dad taught me this.

I was in hospital for ages.

Everybody brought me grapes. So...

Am I supposed to be impressed? You try it.

A chimpanzee could do that. You reckon?

OK! Are those your mum's grapes?

She won't mind.

Come on. It's easy.

OK. Come on, then.

Ow!

I'm sorry. No, no.

It's OK. I just can't move my head.

All right.

New rules. Don't move.

Just open your mouth.

Ready?

You missed it!

YOU missed it. Another one.

Right, then, love. Let's get you home.

What about this place? I don't know.

You could probably keep it until you decide what to do.

Are you really pregnant? I mean, definitely.

I really am.

Wow!

Yeah!

Cost me a fortune.

What?

Well, I didn't just order sperm off the internet.

It's a proper clinic. The donors get health checked and everything.

What?

I thought...

I thought you'd got knocked up by accident!

Cos that's just the stupid kind of thing you'd do, Mum!

Silly cow gets drunk in a bar and gets herself pregnant.

What, like you did?! Is that what you think?

I wanted to be pregnant. I want this baby.

Look, it's my last chance.

I just thought we could do it together.

They're not dolls, Mum.

It's not like I'VE got a new toy and you want one too.

And you don't, like, just come home and, what, play happy families?

You and me and the babies,

stopping you feeling lonely in your empty house.

Oh, love, you make it sound as if it's a trap.

That's what it feels like. A secret plan.

I was going to tell you, but if I did...

You knew I'd tell you what a stupid idea it was.

You want a baby in the family. I'm giving you a baby, Mum.

Why can't you just be a gran to my little girl?

Why do you have to have everything?

Why do you have to spoil everything?!

I'm not coming home.

Oh, come on. You can't stay here.

Yes, I can. Till I find somewhere bigger.

You lied to me. You're my mum, and you lied.

I didn't. You should go.

Zuzana... I don't want you in my house.

I don't want you at the hospital. Just get out.

Get out! Oh!

So, Mandy, are you joining the happy throng? What do you mean?

Lunch at the Icon with Howard and Valerie.

Oh, is she really coming back?

Oh, yes.

She's just so...

Needy?

Clingy? Wet? Limpet-like?

She's just lonely, that's all. Well, there's a surprise(!)

Er... That's rich coming from you!

Said the pot to the kettle. Heston!

I'm just saying.

And what are your plans this evening, Dr Carter?

Oh, yes, table for one?

Said the pot to the kettle.

Mandy!

Valerie! I heard you were back.

Oh, this is brilliant!

Oh, look at you all!

You're my favourites!

And you're our favourite too.

That's an interesting necklace, Valerie.

Oh, my Ashley gave it to me. It's lovely, isn't it?

Ashley from the patient group?

Yes.

Sacre bleu.

We're very happy together.

We go together like two peas in a pod.

When I found my Ashley, the world lost two lonely people

and replaced them with one happy couple.

That's what it's all about, really, isn't it?

Did I win?

You won.

And my prize is...

that you have to come back and see me again.

I...can't.

Oh, go on!

You're the first person I've met in here who's even slightly normal.

It's horrible in here.

You'll be fine.

The doctors here are great. They sorted me out, no problem.

I'll see you.

That's not what I mean!

I want you to ask the nurse to ask this man to leave, please.

Well, if you wanted a secret relationship,

you shouldn't have chosen one of the seven men you work with.

I feel so sure that I'm one thing

and then you and everyone else says I'm something else.

This doctor was saying it just takes a trigger.

You play the right piece of music, say the right thing,

and bam, they're back.

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