Boiling Point Doctors

MUFFLED SINGING

RADIO: "You Make Me Feel So Young"

SHE CONTINUES SINGING

# And every time I see you grin... #

SHE HUMS

# I wanna go and bounce the moon

SHE JOINS IN: # Just like a toy balloon...

RADIO OFF

# You and I are just like a couple of tots... #

Ohhh!

Mrs Swanson. Where do you think you're going?

Frightened the life out of me.

Come on, you, let's get you some dinner.

I've only just put that on.

Where were you off to, anyway?

Down the Monarch, of course. For a port and lemon.

Every Saturday night.

Yeah, Alice, it's Monday.

-And fish and chips on the way home.

-I know.

And mushy peas. Do you like mushy peas?

-Bill's favourite, they are.

-I love 'em.

-PHONE RINGS

Large cod, small chips.

Cos they always give you too many.

And then scraps if they've got them.

But they haven't always got them.

Hiya, love.

Yeah, I know, they changed my shift.

Oh, no, no. I'll only be about an hour. I will, of course...

Alice!

Alice! ..I'm going to call you back.

I was going to put that on!

Let's get you something to eat, eh?

What about Bill? He'll be waiting.

Alice, Bill passed away. A long time, remember?

But remember Graham? Your son.

Don't talk to me about him.

Aw, come on now, Alice, don't be like that.

He's coming up to see you tomorrow. All the way from London.

I tell you what. I'll make you some, eh?

What?

Fish and chips.

And mushy peas.

Oh...

No, no, no. 7:30 will be fine.

Everything should be ready by then.

No. No, no, to cook. Not to eat!

You will be fine.

Mr Robson, no. Please do not bring anything at all.

Yes, I will see you then. Goodbye.

-35 years I've lived in this house.

-I know, love.

What his father would say, I don't know!

Well, what about all those horrible stairs? And your bad knee?

Throwing me out of house and home at my age.

It's the doctors as well, Alice.

Huh! He's just as bad.

I thought you liked Dr Carter.

I know what they're trying to do, don't you worry!

He only wants the best for you.

Same as Graham does.

Think they can pull the wool over my eyes.

Well, they're wrong!

It's like my Bill always used to say.

They're only in it for themselves. The lot of them.

I think that's politicians, love. Where are the chips?

In there somewhere, I expect.

You know, you have miles too much stuff in here.

You just wait till I see them. The pair of them!

Have you seen the date on this? 2009.

Well, that's what freezers are for, aren't they?

You don't even like curry.

Play merry hell, I will.

How about a nice shepherd's pie?

On a Saturday?

I'll go to the chippy.

What, at their fancy prices?

My treat!

No, you won't. Now, where's my purse?

Alice, I'm...

Now, I had it this morning for the milkman...

Yes, I know what time it is, Gary, but I can't just leave her, can I?

Can't you get them into bed?

They're in the drawer, the stripy ones.

And make sure Amy brushes her hair.

What are these doing in here? Oh, I don't know.

These girls. They don't know whether they're coming or going.

# You make me feel so young... #

PHONE RINGS

Hi, darling.

Well, she had it last night. Have you looked IN the bed?

Or try in the bathroom. What about her toy box?

Aaaargh!

DOORBELL RINGS

For you.

-Oh!

-I know, I know, I shouldn't have...

Well, please, come in.

Down here.

I wasn't sure, red or white.

Oh, well, that is very kind.

Well, at that price, I don't suppose it matters.

You shouldn't have, really.

So, what are we cooking?

Agusi stew.

Oh, sorry, what?

It is very famous back home.

Also known as palava.

Oh, well, it will be if I'm cooking!

I am sure you are more than capable.

No, it is very cheap and very filling.

So what have we got?

Well, there is some kontomire.

Taro leaves. Like a couscous.

It is all from the market.

You see, you're going to all this trouble.

No, no, I know the man there.

I buy this every week.

And this?

Oh, it is yam.

Don't worry, I will show you what to do.

But first we have to get the chicken ready, for the stock.

Take that for me. There you are.

Love, are you OK?

It's all right. It's all right.

It's OK. Just tell me what happened.

You know, and tell me if I am talking out of turn...

-Uh-huh.

-But I couldn't help noticing

that there are quite a few catering jobs around at the moment.

You just...noticed.

Yes, I am sorry.

I just thought I would... put the feelers out.

On your behalf.

You're very kind, Mrs Tembe, as always.

Even if it was just washing up.

Just to get your foot in the door.

But there isn't much chance of that.

I know you are disheartened.

But all you need is a little encouragement and support.

And I do appreciate that, as you know.

So you will do it?

What, exactly?

Apply for a job in catering.

We'll see.

Look at the time!

Oooh, lovely!

Lauren, this is Dr Clay.

He's here to look after you.

Hi, Lauren. I'm very sorry to hear what's happened.

Could you tell me how you're feeling,

if it's not a stupid question?

It is.

Can I have some water, please?

Could you wait a moment?

Do you feel dizzy at all? Or nauseous?

Yes. I feel sick.

But then, I would, wouldn't I?

The first thing we need to do is to take care of any injuries.

So could you tell me where you've been hurt?

I can see some cuts on your face.

Were they from a blow to the head?

Or were you unconscious at any stage?

No.

No, unfortunately.

OK, well, we'll need to clean those up first.

SHE SOBS

Are you OK to carry on?

I'm sorry, but I have to ask this.

During the assault,

was anything placed in or around your mouth?

I'm sorry, it's very important.

OK. Then you can drink something. Please, have some water.

Thank you.

Can I take a look at it?

You're going to need some stitches when you get to hospital.

What happens now?

There are a lot of questions I'll have to ask you.

But only if you feel up to it.

Like, have you consumed any alcohol at all?

I was at work.

-Drugs of any kind?

-No.

Have you ever had any problems with your mental health?

No!

And do you give your full consent at this time

for a medical examination?

Yes.

OK, thank you.

Could you tell me how many people were involved with the attack?

One.

Man.

And where did he first make contact with you?

On...

On the street. By the chip shop.

Sorry, I meant physically.

Where do you think?!

Did you scratch him at all?

I tried.

I did try.

I'm not sure.

Can I look at your hands?

Can you turn them for me?

I'd like to do a swab for DNA, if that's OK.

I need you to sign this first.

Oh!

Don't forget this.

I know it's not exactly vintage.

I was going to make some fruit punch.

Yeah, well, you don't need to now.

Well, I don't drink wine very often.

Oh, it's not such a sin. Jesus did!

No, thank you.

Just to be sociable.

We do not need wine for that.

Well, just one little drop?

If you don't mind, I would rather not.

Or perhaps it's me you'd rather not?

How is the sauce?

It's fine.

It is not sticking?

Please, do not think I am being ungrateful.

I just thought it'd be nice to contribute something for a change.

But really, there is no need.

It's not right, me sponging off you all the time.

I mean, look at all this.

Yeah, but it cost very little. That is the whole point.

It's still your money, though.

It is better to teach a man to fish...

Still charity, though, eh?

Thank you.

Do you think you might know the man who assaulted you?

Have you seen him before?

I STILL haven't seen him.

He grabbed me on the street, from behind.

He dragged me into that alley.

He shoved me onto the floor.

So it's still possible that it could be someone you know?

I don't know anyone like that.

Next question.

Have you had any other sexual activity in the last ten days?

What's that got to do with anything?

I'm sorry, it's to do with forensics.

Yes.

With my husband.

Have you told Gary?

Yes, we have.

What? What have you told him?

Just that there's been an incident.

What's he going to do with the kids?

He'll have to take them to Mum's.

She'll be worried sick.

He hurt my babies.

(My poor babies!)

How could he do this to us?

Animal!

Now, be careful, it is hot.

Looks wonderful.

So it was not such a palaver after all.

Ooh, my word...

-It is good, huh?

-Mmm!

Have you seen the Letherbridge News this week?

Not in it, am I?

(Oh...no...)

There are four jobs in there.

No, five.

Oh, yeah?

And they are all local.

The Portisdale? What's that, five-star?

-Well, that one is probably a little ambitious.

-Slightly!

I have also printed these off.

From the internet. I hope you do not mind.

There's a lot there.

Half an hour, that's all I spent.

Are you sure?

And we haven't even started on the agencies.

This one's in a school.

Oh. No, the one below it.

Don't tell me - old people's home?

-No, let me...

-No, no, no.

I do mind, actually. I'm sorry.

-But why?

-Because you're not listening to me, Mrs Tembe.

No, no, I hear you. Every word.

I don't stand a chance.

Mr Robson. You have to be a little more positive.

You cannot give up before you have even started.

Well...

What about here? "No experience required."

And what about background checks?

"All training will be provided."

Or the Sex Offenders Register?

That's what it's there for.

To keep people like me away from people like you,

The Great British Public.

But you would only be working in a kitchen.

Yeah, with the carving knives and the meat cleavers!

Come on, think about it seriously.

Who in their right mind is going to employ an ex-offender

that they know absolutely nothing about

-when they could just as easily...

-I have checked.

Oh, OK, well, there's a surprise(!)

And by law, your criminal record should have no bearing...

Yeah, but it does!

Only in specific... SHE GASPS

Thank you.

Sorry. Shouldn't be too much longer.

Just need to...

We need to take your clothes, for examination.

I know this must be really hard.

I was so, so stupid.

Why would you say that?

He kept saying to me, "Don't look at me.

"Don't look at me, don't look at me."

But I should have, shouldn't I?

I think you might have put yourself in more danger if you...

Well, how else are you going to catch him?

There's nothing to stop him, is there?

No, that's why we're going through all of this.

No, no, no. He'll just keep doing it, again and again.

What about in court?

When I'm stood there?

In front of him.

And they start going on at me.

And on and...

I'm sure, under the circumstances...

No, I was stupid. A coward!

Lauren, try not to blame yourself. Not even for a second.

I should have made him look at me.

In the face!

I should have made him feel ashamed.

People like that don't feel shame.

They don't know what it is.

Everything's changed now, hasn't it?

Lauren, please don't think like that.

Don't tell me what to think!

Can you even imagine how this feels?!

It'll never be the same again.

Not for as long as I live.

Do you know why?

Because he's still with me.

And it'll always be with me.

And it'll never go away.

-Here, let me.

-No, it is fine.

Please.

Do not worry.

Don't keep saying that.

I mean, it will not stain.

Lucky it wasn't the wine, then, eh?

Look, I know you mean well and you only want the best for me.

And I appreciate that more than you know.

But I just don't think you realise what I'm up against.

No, I do...

There are thousands out there looking for work. Millions.

Especially unskilled...

But you have training.

Who's going to stick their neck out for someone like me?

Eh? I'm the bogeyman, aren't I?

I'm the Big Bad Wolf.

It's hardly a selling point, is it?

A conviction for rape? Doesn't exactly whet the appetite!

No, but...

"Care to try the Chef's Special, madam?

"Made by his own fair hands?"

All right.

"Be careful when you leave though,

"because he might just be waiting for you outside!"

Please!

Please do not talk like that around my table.

Well, then, I shouldn't be at your table, should I?

Or anyone else's.

OK, are you sure there's nothing else we can do?

No, thank you.

Alice!

Sorry?

I'm her carer. I left her there.

Where?

At home. She's got Alzheimer's.

She wanders out, all the time. On her own!

SIZZLING FROM PAN

ALARM SOUNDS

I know, I was rude.

And ungrateful.

And wrong.

Again.

Do not worry.

Of course I worry. After everything you've done.

I asked you to be honest with me.

Oh, please!

If that is how you are feeling...

Why don't we just face facts?

I'm not worthy to be in your company.

Let alone your home.

That is for me to decide.

Even if it means hearing things...

I would rather not hear.

You see.

There you go again.

That was our agreement.

I know.

And I know that things have not been easy for you.

You've had a terrible time.

You're far too good a person to waste any more of your time on me.

I'm not worth the effort.

From anyone.

Least of all you.

Please do not talk about yourself like that.

I'm a dead loss.

Finished.

End of story.

And it serves me right.

All of it.

You know that better than anyone.

Please...

Please, just come and finish your meal.

No.

I've had enough.

Thank you.

-Have you seen Alice?

-No!

ALARM SOUNDS

Alice?

Alice?

HE COUGHS

Alice!

# Picking up lots of forget-me... #

Ooh, they smell nice.

# And when I'm old and grey... #

-Alice?

-SHE SCREAMS

-Who are you?

-Dr Clay.

Frightened the life out of me.

Sorry. I think we'd better get you home.

What time is it, then?

Well, it's late.

Time for my tea, I expect.

MUSIC: "Hurt" by Johnny Cash

# I hurt myself today

# To see if I still feel

# I focus on the pain

# The only thing that's real... #

It's the stairs, you see.

That's the only problem, with this knee.

What day is it?

Monday.

Oh, good - shepherd's pie night!

-You found her, then?

-Yeah, she hadn't gone far.

-Is she OK?

-Fine. She'll have someone with her tonight.

Her son'll be here tomorrow.

How about Lauren?

On her way to St Phil's.

What do you think?

Whoever it was, they've done it before.

# What have I become

# My sweetest friend

# I will let you down

# I will make you hurt. #

I'm a tough woman from a family of tough women.

Here we go.

My grandmother survived the Nazi death camps.

So it'll take more than a few flu symptoms to knock me down.

Can we come in?

I honestly believed that he had put this all behind him.

Anna... Talk to me!