Second Chance Doctors

I told you! I'll have the rent Monday!

You can't... You can't do this!

Please!

I've got nowhere else to go.

Give me a chance!

NO! I'm not having this!

You've got no right!

Aagh!

SHE GASPS WITH PAIN

WOMAN SINGS

# Oooh!

# Don't you want me, ooooh? #

I'm starving.

I was thinking...

about the money thing, it's not really fair that

I don't have my own.

We have already discussed this.

Yeah, but I want to discuss it again. Cos, see...

I'm not a baby. I've got my rights.

And it's my money.

I am sorry, speak to your husband.

What are you, my jailor?

You are acting like a spoilt guest in a hotel!

You leave a trail of mess everywhere you go!

I am sick of cleaning up after you!

I didn't ask you to.

Look what you have done!

Whoops!

I have welcomed you into my home, and you do nothing in return.

You are a spoiled, selfish...

The world does not revolve around YOU.

You should try considering other people's feelings for a change.

Your father, for example.

He has just had a hip operation, has he not?

Have you once thought about going to visit him?

Thank you, Mrs Cooper. See you soon.

So you're telling me you didn't write it down?

There is no record of an appointment in that name.

Well, I certainly made one.

I'm sure we can fit you in, I'm just saying you didn't actually...

Can I help, Mr...?

Faraday. Are you a doctor?

Nurse.

Fantastic.

Did you want to see a doctor?

-Are you taking the mickey out of me?

-Not at all.

Strange as it sounds, if I want to see a plumber, I call a plumber.

Why don't you take a seat...?

Why don't you run this place more efficiently?

Better still, why don't you stop wasting my time?

Mr Faraday?

PHONE RINGS

Campus Surgery.

I, um... I will be back at lunchtime.

I'm ever so sorry I get so moody.

I understand. You are frustrated.

You've been ever so patient with me, and I'm really grateful.

I wish I could...

find some way to say thank you.

Not just to you, to my family...to everyone, really.

I'd like to buy each of them something nice for Christmas.

To show how much their support means to me.

What a nice idea. Full of Christian spirit.

I'm going to go and see my dad too. Tomorrow.

This is also a very good idea.

Families should be together at this time of year.

So...what... Do you think we should pop to the cashpoint now?

It won't take long...

-Very well, but...

-I'll get my coat.

Oh...

Hang on a sec. I'll get the nurse.

Chris?

Chris!

It's all right, I've got you.

-What's your name?

-Joanne Grantham.

How did you do this, Joanne?

I just tripped.

Let's get you in to the sick bay. Valerie, can we...?

Right...that's it.

Thank you, Valerie.

-So how did this happen again?

-Slipped and fell.

Can I ask if you've been drinking, Joanne?

You can ask.

So I had a bad start to the day, OK? It's not a crime.

No, of course not.

How long you been dragging this thing around for? It weighs a ton.

-You going somewhere?

-Bahamas for a fortnight. What do you think?

-Sorry.

-It's all right.

It's been a bit of a rough morning.

If you're in some sort of trouble...

You need to talk to someone or somewhere to stay...

I'm good. Can we just get this done?

If you cannot remember the number...

I remembered and I wasn't even thinking. How weird is that?

That is a good sign. I must remember to tell Dr Carter.

Where does it tell you how much you've got?

Whoa! Is that for real?

I am going to be so late.

You go. I'll be fine.

Honestly. £40.

I'll be back for lunch.

Is there anything that you would, um...

like me to get from the supermarket?

-Anything special...?

-No, you get whatever you like.

-Are you sure you are going to be all right?

-Yeah! I'm fine!

Look! See? £40!

-I will see you later.

-OK.

-Morning. Mr Farraday.

-Yes?

I've got an appointment.

But I already told you...

I'm sorry?

When you were here earlier. I explained, but you...

I think you must be confusing me for someone else.

No, I'm not. But at least you're polite this time.

Not only are you incompetent, you are also extremely rude.

I'M rude?

-I'd like to speak to your manager.

-I really need to dress it properly.

It's fine.

Mr Faraday?

I want to talk to the organ grinder, not his monkey.

You not even going to say hello?

You haven't changed, then.

What are you talking about?

Just get out of the way, you stupid girl!

I'm waiting for the manager.

Joanne, wait! What's going on?

I want to sit down.

Joanne! Wait a minute!

Where are you going?

Pantomime schedule, one for everyone.

I thought it was all off now.

-Yesterday you said...

-It's quite heavy, but we only have ten days.

-Eh?

-Come on! No dissent among the ranks! Best foot forward!

This is every night?

Nearly every night. I think we can pull it off.

-I can't make at least four of these.

-Five. No, six.

It's a massive ask, Heston.

A challenge we can all rise to, yes?

Please?

I do not want to speak too soon, but it is a very encouraging sign.

You really think so?

I will not lie to you, it has not been easy having her to stay,

but I think she wants to show me that she can act

in a responsible manner once more.

Yes, I think this morning we definitely turned a corner.

Who knows?

Maybe by Christmas, she will be back in her own home.

Faraday...Kenneth.

KETTLE WHISTLES

Don't touch me!

-KNOCK ON DOOR.

-Come in.

Heston, it's about the rehearsal.

I am refining the schedule. There may be some room for manoeuvre.

Yeah, well, it won't be enough.

I've already committed to a load of extra shifts at the station.

Plus my usual workload. I just can't manage it.

Well, you must.

And not sleep?

OK... I've got a solution.

Howard can do Daisy and you can do Baron Hardup. Ideal role for you.

No, no, no! I refuse to compromise.

I am prepared to act, yes, direct, yes. But not both.

Come on, you can pull it off!

It's totally unworkable.

OK. Mandy does Daisy.

You've consulted Mandy on this?

Jimmi, we're all having to attempt the impossible.

Mandy is being stage manager.

You're just going to have to do it.

Well, I'm telling you I can't.

Hey.

Tell me to mind my own business,

but I don't think drinking is a good idea right now.

I think you should go to A&E.

Mind your own business.

OK.

So what happened earlier?

-With Mr Faraday?

-Big fat nothing.

You looked upset, so it must have meant something.

Not to him. Mean old git.

So you do know him?

I'm not being nosy. I've got a reason for asking.

He was my foster dad.

Lived with him for about four years.

Him and Stella took me in. Dead kind they were.

Loved it there.

So what happened?

Sent me back to care. I was 13.

Why?

I nicked a bit of cash from Ken's wallet. Just a tenner.

No big deal.

I didn't even want to.

This friend... boyfriend, dared me.

Stupid.

And that was the end of the foster placement?

Social worker was at the door nine the next morning. Out.

I think the money was just an excuse, actually.

He just wanted nothing more to do with me.

Still doesn't, obviously.

What?

Hello!

Karen? I am looking forward to seeing your pres...

Karen?

Same again, please!

-SHE GIGGLES

-And one of my new mate.

What are you not telling me?

I can't go in to detail.

He was stood right in front of me,

as close as we are, but you're saying he didn't recognise me?

I'm saying he might not have, yeah.

How couldn't he? It's not like it's that long ago.

He doesn't want to know me, that's all. Just blanked me out.

Unless there's something wrong with him.

I think you need to give him a second chance.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Yes.

Et tu, Brute?

It's complicated.

No, it's simple. We have ten days and a show to put on.

I'd really love to do it, Heston, if only for Joe,

but Daniel and I are juggling so much already - childcare, work...

I can't spare you. I can't spare anyone.

I've given it some thought and there is a solution.

Howard can be Prince Charming. He'd be perfect.

I've been through this with Jimmi.

I'm not having some mad merry-go-round of role changes.

It's too big a commitment.

We are a team. We need you.

I need you.

-I'm sorry.

-Zara!

-I'm late for a home visit.

-Please!

I spoke to the Consultant at Saint Phil's. I'm so sorry.

Is he in here?

Hi, Theo.

I've just popped in to say hello.

How are you feeling?

Tired.

Nice to be back home, though, yeah?

And in time for Christmas!

So why don't you tell me what is at the top of your Christmas list?

-PlayStation

-4? He'd love that.

You see? I know about these things. I'm not so old.

And you know the other really great thing about Christmas...

..is panto.

Have you ever been?

My nan took me last year. It was really funny.

They threw sweets into the audience. Do they always do that?

Yeah! It's the law. How would you like to go again?

Really?

Front row. Best seats. I have the power.

I'm starring as Prince Charming.

I probably won't be well enough. Keeps happening.

That is not a problem, because...

if Mohammed won't come to the mountain....

Dial-A-Panto.

I've got it on speed-dial.

Hello?

Hello, Sergeant Hollins, I am sorry to bother you.

Everything all right?

I was just wondering if perhaps Mrs Hollins was at your home?

I don't know, because I've been at work all day. What's happened?

Nothing. She is probably still out shopping. Not to worry.

Whoa! Did you say she's out shopping?

She...she went to get some Christmas presents earlier

and she should have been back at lunchtime.

Yeah, it's all right. I've just finished work. I'll go try and find her.

I am sorry...

..perhaps I should not have...

KNOCKING

Mr Faraday, I'm Chris Reid, the nurse from...

Jo-Jo!

I never thought I'd see you again. Oh, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.

MUSIC: "You Make Me Feel" by Sylvester

Whoo!

Hey, hey, hey!

# You make me feel...#

I can't believe you're here...after all these years.

Biggest mistake of my life sending you away.

I was an idiot.

I thought I was doing the right thing...being firm.

Should have given you a second chance, like Stella said.

-Where is she?

-Gone, love.

I lost her just over a year ago.

I'll put the kettle on, shall I?

Good idea, son.

Such a shame. She'd have been over the moon, seeing you sitting here.

Thought the world of you she did... we both did.

You'd had a hard start, but you were a lovely girl.

Bright, pretty, clever.

You could do anything.

House was so empty when you'd gone...

..bit like it is now, just me, rattling around in this big, old place.

I wish I could make it up to you.

Listen to me, prattling on, I haven't asked you a thing about yourself.

I'm fine, doing fine.

Good, good.

Living local, are you?

I'm...I'm kind of...in between places right now.

Well, if you're stuck, you're always welcome here.

Like I say, I've got tons of space.

Your room's still there. Everything.

Think on it, anyway.

Little Jo-Jo.

How's he doing? Poor parents.

So what's going on, because you've never asked me for a second opinion on anything?

-I got you here under false pretences.

-What?

Glad you bought the sweets?

What are you looking for?

Props.

I need to keep pinching myself. I can't believe she's here.

Oh, well, I'm glad it's made you happy.

You have no idea.

I've got some of those butter biscuits somewhere.

Special occasion, where are they? I've seen them somewhere.

I'll take these through, shall I?

KNOCKING

Hello! Hello!

Ooh! What do you think you're doing, you lazy, good for nothing, little scamp?

Lounging round while I work my fingers to the bone!

Do you have any idea how much effort it takes to look this good,

you ungrateful little piglet!

Now, where is my sister? The REALLY ugly one? Hm.

Ooh, it's Prince Charming. Phwoooarh! He's such a dish.

HE GIGGLES

You, peasant boy, what's your name?

Ooh! What's the matter with him - cat got his tongue?

Maybe he's actually as stupid as he looks.

Theo.

Eh? Eh? What did you say, what did you say, Piglet?

Theo!

-Trio?

-Trio?

-What kind of a name is that?

Sounds like a bar of chocolate!

Talking of which, I suppose you like sweets?

It's raining sweets, it's raining sweets.

Go on, little peasant boy, rot your gnashers, see if we care.

You're leaving?

He's sick, isn't he? Losing it?

I can't.

Sorry, maybe this was a mistake.

No, no! I'm glad I came.

Least I know now that it wasn't all my fault.

That he did...they did care about me.

He's so happy to see you. Maybe you could help him?

No! I can barely look after myself, I need to get my head together.

I just think you both...you need someone.

He made his choice...

..it's too late now.

I'm not judging him. There's no way I can forget.

So, have you got somewhere to stay?

There's a hostel near the station, they could help you out.

Right...

..thanks.

Are you not going to say goodbye?

Sorry about that, I was just, erm...

Well, whatever I was looking for, I couldn't find it. Erm...

Right, where were we?

I'm sorry, Mr Faraday, she's gone.

Who's gone? Stella?

Oh, she's just popped to the shops. She won't be long.

Tell you what, erm...while we're waiting, I'll pop the kettle on.

OK, everyone, listen up?

SHE SIGHS

Firstly, I'd like to admit that I've been as guilty as anyone

of dragging my feet over the whole pantomime rehearsals,

but it has become clear to me that, unless we commit to doing this

thing properly, the whole thing is going to be a waste of all our time

and a complete embarrassment.

So, no more excuses.

We need to man up, pull together and make this show the best that we can.

-Agreed?

-Yep.

OK...

..good.

Kid with terminal cancer. He got to her.

Right, erm...straight to the pub after work and into the first rehearsal?

Ooh, hello.

Ah! I got my hand stuck.

You wait there. I'll check the coast is clear...

Come on.

Wa-hey!

Where have you been?

Shopping, relaxing, a little sex on the beach.

Who is that?

Erm...

-What's your name again?

-Brian!

Brian, it's Brian.

Get out of my house!

No! You're not my mum!

You are a married woman! Show some self-respect!

Oh, don't be a frumpy old fart.

You are a drunken disgrace!

And you are a God-bothering, dried-up, preachy...

Get out!

Stay right where you are! Let's get the party started!

I am going to have to call your husband!

Oh, don't invite him!

He has been worried sick, searching all over.

But I do not know why he is bothering.

PHONE RINGS

Hello?

Sergeant Hollins, I just called to say that Karen has returned.

Where's the sherry? I know you've got some!

Oh, is she all right?

Don't just stand there! Get the music on!

Let's get this party started!

Yeah...she is fine, everything is fine.

Is this for cooking? Wait!

What's going on there.

She sounds like she's drunk.

No, she's just a little over excited.

Look what you did!

Right, I'm going to come over.

No, no. I am managing...I am managing fine!

You scared thingy away!

I'll be there in five minutes.

There is absolutely no need.

I just called to tell you that...that she has returned safely.

Thank you, goodbye.

Oh!

Are you worried about something?

Yeah, how I'm supposed to keep up with this Chantelle bird.

She's insatiable!

Go on, pig - arrest me.

But that's just it, Kevin. It wasn't great. It was...awful.

Rob, I know things are tough at the moment with Karen,

but you can't let that cloud your judgement.

You what?

Maybe I could find those feelings...

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