Lonely Hearts Doctors

Breakfast is served, ma'am.

Aren't you going to get in?

We've been through this, Mary. It wouldn't be right. I should...

-There's hoovering, dusting.

-You don't have to.

You've been good enough to let me stay.

I want you here.

Oh, boom-diddy-boom.

Could you pass me my pills?

-We could always go away.

-Mary...

Somewhere exotic.

-I don't know...

-Africa. You said you wanted to go there.

You said you've always wanted to go there.

-But I can't afford...

-Sub-Saharan, not all the way down.

Money's no object.

I can't let you pay for me. It wouldn't feel right.

You'd be doing me a favour.

I can't go on my own, can I?

When?

Now.

As soon as possible. What do you say?

What do I think?

Bamboozled. Reeling somewhat.

One minute I'm fixing your computer, the next...

-You don't want to go?

-No.

I do.

-Really?

-Really, I do.

-Let's do it.

-Let's.

Right...

Let's get this place cleared up.

Oh...

Oh, hello, Brian, is that Brian? This is Karen.

I was just wondering, is Rob at work today?

Thank you.

-Morning.

-Morning.

Um, Mandy's got a girl in there in floods of tears.

She wanted to see a doctor.

Why, what's wrong with her?

I don't know. Relationship problems.

Usually is, isn't it?

I haven't seen Rob for a while. Is everything OK?

No, not really.

Why, what's happened?

I just phoned the station. He's gone to see Imogen again.

Well, that's good, isn't it?

Don't worry, you'll be fine.

Anything I can help with?

No. Is it part of the curriculum - having sex with the wrong people?

They say you've got to kiss a lot of frogs.

Well, don't come to me when you get warts.

SHE LAUGHS

That's toads, isn't...?

Good morning, ladies.

Oh, hiya, Mary.

- How are you? - Very well.

We'd like some travel injections.

KNOCKING

She's gone.

MORE KNOCKING

May I?

Everybody else is up and out. They're on the nature walk.

Are they? Bully for them.

You're leaving?

Yes, I wanted to go last night but I could barely move.

I thought this morning would be easier.

No, the stiffness just gets worse. It takes weeks to get used to.

Yes, well, nobody told me.

Just like they didn't tell me the room would be freezing,

and that there's no TV, and that the food isn't edible.

Really? I had three portions at breakfast.

And my teacher keeps laughing at me.

I'm not laughing at you. You just make me smile.

Oh, good, I'm glad to be of service.

-Change your mind and stay.

-No, thanks.

Don't be proud.

I am not proud.

Anyway, I haven't got any walking boots.

That's not a problem.

Right, that's your blood test done

and your statins will be on your prescription.

Thanks, I'm running out.

We'll check your cholesterol before you leave.

Is that really necessary?

You know it is.

I'll get a doctor to write you a private prescription

for your anti-malarials and give you a record of your vaccinations.

So, um, is this a spur of the moment thing?

You could say that.

Right.

So how long have you known Tony?

Five months.

But he only moved in two weeks ago.

Moved in?

Why not? It's been a year since Arthur died.

So when did you, um, actually get together?

We haven't. He's my lodger, but once we're on holiday...

It changes your mood, doesn't it, a holiday? Takes you out of yourself.

Yeah, it can do. How long are you going for?

Suck it and see.

I can't change the address.

Why, is it absolutely crucial that you do?

Yeah, because our deliveries are going to the Mill

and Howard wants me to pick them up. What am I?

Mrs Burton?

Can I help? Computers are my thing.

-Oh...

-Is there an option to edit details anywhere?

I don't know. Is there?

Try that key, top left, then press down with your pinkie while you do.

Ah! I'm going to sort that later.

-All your own work.

-Hardly.

-Hey, do you fancy a cuppa?

-Heaped with a wet spoon.

I'd have thought you'd have been sweet enough?

THEY CHUCKLE

Your turn.

This way.

-Do you want to take a seat?

-Thanks.

So you're going on holiday?

-Apparently so.

-On safari?

Really?

-You didn't know?

-No.

Safari? Exciting.

Some of these injections you can get on the NHS

and some of them you have to pay for. Is that OK?

Fine. No problem at all.

Money's no object.

Do me one, will you? I've got five minutes before my next patient.

-My patient didn't even turn up.

-Lucky you. Mine never stop.

What's up?

Yesterday. Tough police surgeon shift.

Tell me all about it.

Want to do lunch later?

I'd love to, but this one is taking me out for lunch.

To say a proper thank you for the other night.

Why, what happened the other night?

-My brilliant mentor did some brilliant mentoring.

-Right.

-Two sugars, just how you like it.

-Thank you.

-Donoghue, I think you've outdone yourself...

-Cheers.

See you next week, Mrs Burton.

Can you sign these for Mary?

And I need to pay for some of the injections, Mandy said.

I'll add it up for you.

-And Tony's.

-You're paying for his?

Why not?

-Apparently, I'm to give you this.

-Oh, right.

I hope you enjoy your holiday, Mary.

Thank you.

-Bye.

-Thank you for the...

Oh, thank you.

He's a right chancer.

Good luck to them, I say.

She's only been widowed a year.

Well, you're not going to find me jumping on the funeral pyre

if Daniel goes first.

He didn't even know where she was taking him on holiday.

We wouldn't be complaining if it was the other way around.

We would if she was conning him.

Mary's vulnerable. He might be taking advantage.

-She's left these.

-Oh.

She can pick them up when she comes back for her injections.

She said she was almost out of statins.

What? She shouldn't be.

Is there something wrong?

She should have plenty of statins left.

SHE TYPES

-Did she give you a blood test today?

-Yeah.

-Can you call them and see

-they get the results back as soon as possible, please?

-Right.

And I can drop these off later.

Oh, Mand? If you do, would you pop in the Mill, for me?

Oh...

Looks like Tony's not the only chancer in town.

OK, let's try a Vinyasa. Start with downward facing dog.

I'm a bit stiff.

OK. Child's pose.

SHE WINCES

Just relax. Sometimes the easiest poses are the hardest to get right.

Here...

You know what?

Maybe I'm just not very good at this.

Not at all.

Downward facing dog.

It's the journey, not the destination.

But I think I was about to strain something.

No, your body wouldn't let you go that far.

Yoga is nature's medicine.

Maybe we should just go for a walk on our own instead.

Yeah, you know what? A walk sounds great.

You don't normally bring your Bible in, do you?

No, but sometimes it helps.

"He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds."

Psalm 147, verse 3.

Well, as health professionals, we can only try to do the same.

But what if some slimeball's saying

he can heal my patient's broken heart?

Trust the Lord and he will repay your trust.

Even slimeballs have feelings.

Hmm. Maybe.

Oh. Hang on.

-You going for lunch?

-I wish.

Hold the door.

Thank you!

You fancy getting some lunch?

Uh, no, thank you. I have an errand to run.

I thought you were stiff.

Nothing like a good walk to blow away the cobwebs.

-We can head back if you want.

-No, I'm fine.

I usually turn around at a little clearing up here.

Usually, but not today.

Excuse me?

It's not the destination.

Emma?

Yeah?

It's my hamstring.

What about it?

It gets a bit tight sometimes.

Tight how?

No, it's fine, under control. I've got a stretching routine.

Oh. Vinyasa?

Amongst other things.

Well, that can do more harm than good if you've got an injury.

No, I wouldn't have thought so.

Well, take it from a doctor.

You're a doctor?

Well, why didn't you say?

I didn't want you to think I was judging you.

And were you?

Of course I was.

And now you think my practice is medically questionable.

It must be, right? Look at my leg.

Actually, I think your practice is rather brilliant.

But I wouldn't mind having a look at that leg, if you don't mind.

-No. It's fine. I'm fine.

-Sorry?

Got a few miles left in me yet.

Really?

DOORBELL RINGS

Nurse Mandy, how are you?

It's Nurse Marquez. Can I speak to Mary, please?

Mary's out, but she should be back any minute.

-Is there something I can do?

-No.

No. I need to speak to Mary.

-You can wait if you like? Mi casa...

-It's Mary's casa.

Of course. But you made us feel very welcome at the surgery,

no reason I can't do the same. I could make you a nice cup of tea.

How's that lovely receptionist of yours?

I'm going to go and wait in the car.

Oh, thank you.

Mary?

-Frank?

-How are you?

I have moments.

Are you having one right now?

Can you describe the symptoms to me?

I'm fine.

Isn't this where Arthur used to come?

I remember him telling me we had something in common.

You were so sweet with Arthur.

I was just doing my job. Proper nurse now. Training's finished.

Arthur was a lovely man. I'll never forget him.

-And he didn't forget you.

-Really?

He donated some money to the hospital.

Right. Left you well provided for, though.

Insurance money. Lady of leisure now.

I'll get these for you.

Thank you.

Who's the lucky fella, then?

Mrs Tembe?

I thought you had errands to run?

That'll be me. Josh Robson.

Jimmi Clay.

Well, it is lovely to see you, Dr Clay.

-Yeah, sorry. I should get back.

-You could join us.

No, thanks. I'm more of an Andy McNab man anyway.

And Dr Clay is very busy.

Yeah, see you.

I don't blame you.

I beg your pardon?

You're ashamed to be seen with me.

No... I am not ashamed to be seen with you.

And I am going to tell you why.

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-Mary! Hiya.

-Mandy! Hi.

This is Frank. He's a nurse as well.

He looked after Arthur at St Phil's.

Never could resist a lady in distress.

Mary, I need to talk to you.

Of course. Let's all go in for a cup of tea.

Well, I suggest a massage, some topical ibuprofen and ice.

-Come on, let's go and get some.

-Honestly, I'm fine.

-It's very tight.

-It always gets like this.

-You don't want to turn round?

-No.

Perhaps some walking boots would have given you more support.

Footwear expert, doctor, world's greatest walker.

Anything else you're not telling me?

No.

Come on. Let's get you back.

Frank was an angel the way he looked after Arthur.

I told you, it's what we do.

Isn't that right?

So what do you do?

Tony was the caretaker at the home Mum moved into recently.

Was?

The new owner didn't want you, did they?

They modernised.

They kicked you out?

Survival of the fittest, isn't it?

Luckily there's still people like Mary.

You don't have to tell me.

And I had the space.

So you're a lodger, handyman...

butler?

Tony does a bit of everything, don't you?

That's right.

Sorry, Mary, I've really got to get back to work. Can I have that word?

Don't be silly. It's lovely, isn't it? A bit of company.

HE TYPES

No, you were marvellous.

It was the least I could do.

Shouldn't you be getting back to work?

Now you mention it.

See you later.

Do you want to show me out, Mary?

CLATTERING

Oh! Are you OK?

She's flirting with him.

It's only been a year since Arthur died.

Maybe she's still grieving and this is all some kind of reaction.

What is?

Frank. You.

This holiday you've been planning together.

Isn't he lovely?

Tony?

Hey!

I can't just not talk to other men. When we're on holiday...

I'm not sure about that holiday.

How dare you? Twisting Tony's arm to pull out of this trip.

No, I just came to ask about your prescription.

You've ruined everything.

Mary, you told me you were almost out of statins.

-I should have checked...

-He's not going to come now!

Is that such a bad thing?

What?

You said yourself, nothing had happened between you and...

Mary?

I thought he'd got cold feet.

SHE BREATHES HEAVILY

I thought if I made him jealous...

Are you OK?

You're making it worse.

No, no, that's not all you've got left?

Mary?

I can't breathe.

Tony?

Tony!

-Mary!

-Call an ambulance, quick!

MARY WHEEZES

It's wonderful, isn't it?

It really is.

My husband died.

You asked if there was anything I wasn't telling you.

Well, I'm a GP,

I love walking. Yoga less.

But mainly, my husband died.

You'll probably end up being an instructor.

What?

That's what I did when my wife died.

Gave up my job, went to India and become a yoga teacher.

What were you before?

I was a tax inspector.

THEY LAUGH

-A tax collector?

-Zacchaeus was the lowest of the low.

-Like me?

-No! Well...

Jesus forgave him and welcomed him into his house.

And you're asking me into yours?

No. This is close enough for now.

But I am not ashamed to be seen with you.

If you are prepared to repent, who am I to turn my back on you?

Thank you.

You are most welcome.

-Goodbye.

-Bye.

How do you know Josh Robson?

Because I thought I knew him from somewhere, so...

-I am very busy, Dr Clay.

-So I checked up on him.

-I have to get ready for afternoon surgery.

-Mrs Tembe?

-PHONE RINGS

-I'm sorry, I have to get that.

Hiya. How are you feeling now?

Much better.

You knew taking too many statins could be dangerous.

We talked about that when you first started on them.

-I know we did.

-What were you thinking?

What happened? I just heard they brought you in.

-I took too many statins.

-And no-one warned you not to?

Yes, they did.

I'll be back in a bit, Mary.

So why?

To reduce my cholesterol.

I don't want to end up like Arthur - dying of a heart attack.

You're scared the same thing's going to happen to you?

I just want to have my dream holiday before it does.

Take Frank with you.

What?

He'll make sure you're OK.

-What, so you can work on that receptionist?

-What receptionist?

At the Campus. I saw the way you were looking at her.

Maybe I should take Frank with me.

I'll get you some of that peppermint tea you like.

How is it now?

Maybe I should go back to checking people's VAT.

And not their downward facing dog?

-Might be no bad thing.

-Really?

As your yoga teacher, I can't really ask for your number

but as a tax inspector...

Well, as the attending physician,

I recommend RICE - rest, ice, compression, elevation...

..and I think I should follow up,

so maybe I should give you my number.

Um... Do you feel able to teach?

Yes, if I don't stretch too much.

Good. Because I feel ready to try again.

I don't even know that receptionist.

-What difference does that make?

-I have to know someone before....

You know me.

But I'm your lodger.

So?

Your husband died.

And I want to have some fun before I do too.

So is that it?

Frank can take care of you out there. What would I do?

I don't want to be anywhere with Frank.

I want to be with you.

I don't care if it's Africa or here.

What can I offer you, Mary? I've got nothing.

I wouldn't have somewhere to live if it wasn't for you.

I want us to be together.

You just have to decide if that's what you want too.

-I just don't think she's ready.

-She's not your patient, is she?

She shouldn't go away, or if she does...

She should go with you instead of Tony?

I can't see her going anywhere with Tony, can you?

Say we can go away.

Can you get off the bed, please? And you're going to have to leave.

-You what?

-I'm not going anywhere.

-Even if it's bad for Mary?

I'm staying here.

-It's bad for your heart.

-It's not.

-You need looking after.

-I can look after her.

Not like I can. I'm a nurse.

I'll be there morning, noon and night, no matter what.

No-one can help you like I can.

By spending all my money?

Arthur liked you. He thought you were a good nurse, caring...

I am.

Hmm. But he never trusted you.

He thought you had an eye for me.

But it wasn't me, was it?

It was the money.

I think you'd better go.

Well, um, your cholesterol levels are fine.

And there's no point taking any more statins in any case

cos you've seen what happens.

So, yeah, you can go on your holiday.

Thank you.

Thank you, Nurse Marquez.

No, Mandy is fine.

You two enjoy yourselves.

I'd love to go on safari!

I knew I'd seen him before, just not here.

-Afternoon surgery is imminent.

-So I checked the records

and I treated him for a panic attack at the police station.

I don't know what he did but whatever it is, he could be dangerous.

You think he could be dangerous

without even knowing what he has done?

He said he felt he was being harassed by the police. Why would he say that?

And you are basing your character assassination on this?

I'm just saying you should be careful, that's all.

And I think you should think twice before casting aspersions.

He has repented,

whatever he has done.

"Let him who is without sin among you

"be the first to throw a stone at her."

John, chapter 8, verse 7.

I cannot say that. You cannot.

Even your Andy McNab cannot.

DOOR OPENS

-Hi.

-Hey.

He has no-one else to talk to.

If people have no-one to talk to, how can they change?

What if he doesn't want to change?

That is for him to decide.

And Him. Not you or me.

HE SIGHS

-It's the government. They're trying to get rid of me.

-What's he done?

He's wanted under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

If they find out we're in this together, they'll lock you up too.

Haskey's got history.

Stalking, hacking social media.

You don't want to get caught up in this, Al.

If he publishes what he knows, people will die.

We need protection.

Look, you need to hand yourself in.

I can't. They'll destroy me.