Starting Over Doctors

Here we are.

-Yeah, it's nice.

-They're good here.

-I'm ever so sorry, but we're just closing for lunch.

-It's all right.

I'll come back another time now I know where you are.

-Do you want to make an appointment?

-Nah, you're all right.

Marcus, how are you?

-Good, thanks.

-Have you got an appointment?

No, I'm just here to show my...friend where to come and register.

-Oh, you've moved into the area?

-Yeah.

I'm going to be taking over Marcus' life.

Sorry?

OK.

Don't stop on my account.

Please don't tell anyone.

We both know that isn't going to happen. Are you cheating?

I'm just trying to get the basic dance step down.

So you'll look good at the beginner's class.

I'm sure everybody will be doing it.

Only if they've got something to prove.

Come on then, do that little flick thing again.

No.

Come on, Mr Bojangles. Do it for me.

All right.

What do you think?

-Please, take a seat.

-Oh, I don't want to keep you.

It's lunch time, so we'll be all right.

I just want to find out what's been going on.

Will I be able to have you as my doctor?

I suppose so, if you register.

So what do you mean, you've sold your life?

On the internet.

But what exactly have you sold?

-Everything.

-House, business,

introductions to his... Or, I guess, I should say my, friends.

So what will you do?

Move away. Take the money and start over again somewhere new.

This isn't a wind-up?

I hope not. I've got people moving into my old place!

When did you decide to do this?

I've been thinking about it for some time.

I read an article about other people who'd done the same thing -

put everything up for auction.

Do you mind if I have a quick word with Marcus alone?

-No, no worries.

-Actually, we do need to...

-It'll only take a couple of minutes.

-You're all right, mate.

So, what's going on?

-I told you.

-How's the medication?

-It's got nothing to do with that.

-You're still taking it?

The tablets are working fine. I'm not depressed any more.

Maybe a little, but I've not gone crazy, if that's what you think.

I wasn't. I'm just concerned.

Since Katie died, I've been stuck.

Nothing ever changes.

I just rattle around that empty house and all I ever see is ghosts.

But this... This thing I've done.

It's exciting.

The future is unknown again.

And that isn't frightening?

No, it's thrilling!

Where will you go?

The Mediterranean - Italy, at first.

Then I'll move around until I find somewhere that feels right.

I've lived my life here, it's time to move on,

forget everything that's happened.

I'm grateful to you, Dr Tyler,

for everything you did for Katie when she was...

It was a pleasure to know her...

To know you both.

I really need to make a move. There's an awful lot I need to show Ray.

-OK.

-Thank you.

We're off.

-Well, good to meet you.

-Yeah, you too.

You know, we're having a bit of a do tonight, get some people round.

We don't know if it's a goodbye or a hello party!

-Anyway, if you fancy it, you're welcome to drop in.

-I'm sure the doctor doesn't have time for that.

-No, actually, that would be really nice. Thank you.

-You know where we are?

-Yes.

-Right! See you there. Any time from six onwards.

-OK.

-KNOCK AT DOOR

-Come in.

You manage to fill in that questionnaire yet?

Oh! Sorry. I got waylaid.

What are you looking at there?

Oh, I finally bought the house off Julia,

so I'm just refreshing the security arrangements.

-That sounds sensible.

-You think so?

You can't be too careful these days,

what with long-cons, short-cons and ex-cons,

-it seems everybody's out to get you.

-Quite.

Is that the XG426 multi-point?

Yes.

Stay away from that if I was you.

I've attended three cases in the last two months

-where that model has been forced.

-Really?

The way the weight is distributed,

it leaves it vulnerable to a direct blow. It's a design fault.

Of course, the weakest spot in any security system is the human element.

I don't have any humans in my house.

Security-wise, that's for the best. At least you know where you stand.

True on so many levels.

Where are you with alarms?

-Julia had one, it's pretty basic.

-Multi-zone?

It makes a loud noise if someone smashes a window.

No, can you isolate different parts of the house?

Why would I want to do that?

Say you're having a bath upstairs,

someone breaks a window downstairs, you wouldn't hear it.

Happened to me once.

What I'm trying to say is, you can activate your alarm downstairs

leaving you free to wander about upstairs.

I hadn't thought of that.

Stick with me. You're in safe hands now.

RINGS DOORBELL

Hiya.

-Hi.

-Dr Tyler.

It's still his place till tomorrow. Come in.

-I'll take your coat.

-Thanks.

-Marcus, while I've got you alone...

-Sorry, I'm just in the middle of something. Do come through, though.

OK, so, we've ruled out the XG426 multi-point locking system,

so should I go for the five-lever

'mortice deadlock system or the automatic dead-latch with key-locking handle?

'Or just go for both?'

-Heston, where are you?

-'In a DIY store.'

Well, all depends on which model, really.

Ideally for insurance purposes, you should be looking at a mortice lock which conforms to BS3623.

-'3621.'

-'Are you sure?'

-'Yes.'

Who's that?

-'Daniel.'

-'Put him on speakerphone.'

It's all right, I've got everything under control.

I had to renew the house insurance the other week.

-I went through all of this.

-What's he saying?

You're on speakerphone.

Daniel, I'm in a DIY store and there's a lot of choice.

'It all depends how secure you need your house to be.'

'I've been through this already.'

Heston, it's going to be difficult doing this without seeing the choice in front of you.

-Have you got a video on your phone?

-I have no idea.

'Try pressing...'

Oh.

-Heston?

-'Still here, gentlemen.'

Heston, what kind of phone have you got?

'Nearly there...'

He's cut himself off. BELL RINGS

OK, gentlemen, let's get started.

Look at that S-car go!

HE LAUGHS LOUDLY

This is all very strange, isn't it? Are you a friend of Marcus or Ray?

Everyone here's a friend of Marcus.

Ray didn't bring anyone with him.

-You don't reckon he's on the run, do you?

-No.

He just doesn't have any friends?

It happens.

I don't understand how this all works.

So do you all become Ray's friends overnight then?

The deal was that Marcus would introduce the winning bidder to his friends.

After that, it's up to them.

RAY LAUGHS LOUDLY

He seems a nice enough guy.

Hmm.

I'm Kevin, by the way.

Dr Tyler. I know.

Ah, my reputation precedes me.

SHE LAUGHS

Oh, don't flatter yourself. I'm Amy, Marcus' PA.

I know more about his life than he does.

Excuse me.

-Marcus?

-What's happening?

-I can handle this. It's all right.

-Do you feel faint?

-He just needs to sit alone for a bit.

-Has this been happening often?

-Are you all right to get up the stairs?

-I think I should...

-We don't need your help!

-Amy knows what to do. It's nothing.

-It'll pass. It's just nerves.

-Come on.

MARCUS BREATHES HEAVILY

Heston, I just saw it there, on the right.

'Where?' BOTH: There!

-'Oh, I see.'

-What are you doing?

-Guiding Heston around a shop.

-Hasn't he been in one before?

Right, then.

'On the top shelf, first on the right.

There! That's the one you need.

Also, Heston, is the alarm linked to the widows as well as the doors?

Well, it will be, at all potential points of entry.

-Are you robbing a bank?

-I'm helping Heston secure his home.

What about this one? It looks stronger.

They're not. It's just that the packaging, it looks bulkier.

-I don't know about that.

-Well, I do know.

-How?

Heston, I've got to go. I'll see you.

Mustn't keep your dance partner waiting.

He's got ladies queuing round the block for a spin around the dance floor.

-Thank you for your help, Daniel.

-No problem. Call me if you need to.

-It's all right, Heston, I'm going nowhere.

-I'll see you.

-Break a leg.

-That's what they say when you do plays.

-My mistake.

Now, Heston, have you thought about pressure mats for your stairs?

Pressure mats? Really?

-Get that down you.

-Thanks.

RAY LAUGHS

Where's Marcus? This is his leaving bash too.

He had to go and do something, but he'll be back.

I'll save some for him.

-Cheers.

-Cheers. Sorry, Ray, do you mind if I ask...?

-Why am I doing this?

-Yeah.

It's a new start.

-What was wrong with your old life?

-I outgrew it.

I won a ton of money on the lottery,

not millions, but more than I was likely to see in my lifetime.

-Lucky you!

-Not really.

Just drove a wedge between me and my old mates.

Is running away really the answer, then?

What are you, Jeremy Kyle?

Sorry, mate. It's just...all of this is unusual.

If you have enough money you can buy anything.

I chose to buy a life where I wouldn't be treated like a charity.

These people here, they seem decent.

They're not going to come round sniffing around for a handout.

Are you taking over Marcus' business?

Yeah. It'll give me something to do during the days.

Dispatching temps, I think I can manage that.

Shame that PA of his wasn't part of the deal, though.

She's not hard on the eyes.

She's not staying with the firm?

No. Apparently she wanted to "pursue other opportunities".

Right then, who wants some bubbly?

Well, this is nice.

Take a seat.

That's got to be the teacher, the guy with the dark hair.

Wow. I hope he dances with all his pupils!

He's a bit of a cliche, don't you think?

He's authentic.

He's probably from Coventry.

SHE CHUCKLES

OK, class, er, gather round.

Mm. Gather round.

Tonight, er, you are going to be learning the most passionate dance, er - tango.

Some ground rules.

I will teach you the basics, you will not deviate from them

until I feel you are ready.

-Is that understood?

-Yes, sir.

HE LAUGHS

Show offs will not be tolerated.

You will not cut corners.

If I see any of you contaminating the room with unauthorised moves,

you will be ejected.

Shall we begin?

How is he?

Er... He'll be fine.

What are you doing out here?

He doesn't like me to be in the bedroom.

-It's... It's where his wife...

-Yeah, I know.

-Please, just go downstairs.

-I'd like to see him.

No, everything's under control.

He's still my patient and I'm worried about him, so...please?

KNOCK ON DOOR

How you doing?

I just need to be alone for a bit.

I know this place, this room, has a lot of memories for you.

-I loved her.

-She knew that.

I wasn't worthy of her.

You're not going away alone, are you?

-Amy told you?

-No, but it's obvious.

-Do you think it's always been obvious?

-What do you...?

Oh. When did it...?

About...six months before Katie passed.

While she was lying here in pain, I was...

It's always difficult when a loved one's ill.

You mean I'm not the only one to run into someone else's arms?

I'm not saying it's the right thing to do.

I'm just saying it's understandable.

Not for me.

I'm stronger than that...

..or I wish I was.

Do you love her? Amy?

Yeah.

She's bright,

beautiful...

She understands me.

-It sounds like you'll be happy together.

-I don't deserve it.

I had a love, a woman who trusted me...

..and I threw it away.

And now I'm selling our home. Everything.

Katie's jewellery, her wedding ring.

Marcus...

Marcus?

What did you say to him?

Now you've learnt the basic steps,

I want you to take your partner in a close hold.

Listen and feel the heartbeat of the music!

Ava, please.

And one...

Side.

Side.

Ava, music, stop.

Maybe I wasn't clear before.

You will follow my instructions.

You will not deviate from them until I feel you are ready.

This is your first and only warning.

OK, fine. Sorry.

-All you have to do is walk. That really so hard?

-No.

Let's go again.

Ava, music.

And...let the music sink into you.

Don't think.

Feel the passion.

There you go.

Can I have everyone's attention, please?

I know what you're all thinking,

that I've lost my mind.

Well, you're right, this is crazy.

Many of you were friends with Katie...

most of you.

I don't know how to honour her.

I never deserved her.

I think I'd like you all to go home now.

I'm not going anywhere.

OK, so...moving on,

what I'd like to talk about next is the abrazo hold.

Embrace in tango.

So if you could please join me in the centre.

I want to demonstrate how to hold a beautiful lady.

If you could show us what you were doing.

This...

is how an Englishman holds his lady.

-You're English, too, aren't you?

-Not in my heart.

Ava, por favor.

This is my wife, Ava.

-You've got to be kidding me.

-Now, show us how you danced,

we'll do the same, and...

the rest of you just watch and compare.

We have a contract! It's legally binding.

I don't care.

I've paid a lot of money for this opportunity.

I've never met anyone more desperate or pathetic.

You disgust me!

Talk sense to him.

-Marcus, what's the problem?

-You.

-You...

-Don't! You've done enough damage already.

Let's just calm down, shall we?

Can we have the room?

Just for a few minutes. Please.

CLATTERING

DOG BARKS

'I can't do it.'

I can't leave. This is my life, my home.

Look, I know you feel guilty,

but what good is punishing yourself in this way?

I've just come to my senses is all. I'm not young any more.

I've had my chance. I've made my choices, my roll of the dice.

You told me how empty this house felt.

Earlier, you talked about leaving it

like it was the most exciting thing you'd done.

I could be anywhere in the world and I've got to live with myself,

with what I did.

If I run away now,

it's like I'm pretending my marriage never happened.

I'd be betraying Katie all over again.

Just because things were complicated near the end of Katie's life,

that doesn't mean that the happy years you spent together

count for nothing.

You can hold on to your memories of her

without throwing the rest of your life away.

But I messed up!

So does everyone, sometime or other.

At least you could admit it, that's half the battle.

What's the other half?

Forgiving yourself.

I think I'd like you to leave now.

OK, but whatever you decide, good luck.

Don't worry, you'll have your King and I moment.

At the moment, I feel more Withnail and I.

OK, class, listen up a minute.

Gentlemen, it is your job is to use your body to indicate

what you would like your lady to do next.

-Is something funny?

-Oh, no.

I've heard all the childish jokes before.

This is a dance for men, not sniggering schoolboys.

If you're not up to it, I suggest you leave.

No, I'm fine. Please carry on.

Ladies, don't anticipate.

Just react to the signals the leader gives you.

Now, to make things more interesting, I'd like you to dance with somebody

you haven't danced with before. Please find a new partner.

Just feel the music.

It is as simple...

and complicated as that.

Ow!

-I guess I'll go then.

-No.

I'm sorry.

We made plans.

I gave up my life so I could come with you.

It was just nerves, Amy,

saying goodbye to this place.

I know I shouldn't have taken it out on you.

If it was too soon, you should have just said.

We're still going to do it, all of it.

-Really?

-Really.

HE CHUCKLES

I owe you an apology, too.

-Those things I said...

-Cold feet.

Yeah. Our agreement still stands, if you want.

-Well, I'm here now.

-Thanks. You're welcome to my life.

I hope you make a better job of it than I did.

There is a favour I'd like to ask.

There's one thing I'd like to take with me.

Anything you want.

Thanks.

Thank you all for coming.

We hope to see MOST of you again next week.

-Don't feel bad. She's probably just putting it on.

-You think?

So, how was it?

Oh, it was wonderful. I really enjoyed it.

-You've danced before, I can tell.

-I've dabbled.

Hey, I'm sorry I hurt your wife.

Yeah, dancing isn't for everyone.

Do you know what? Actually, there was a moment before the incident

where I could feel what it would be like to do this properly.

-Really?

-Yeah.

-But you won't be coming back?

-Oh, yes, I will. Bring it on.

HE SIGHS

DOORBELL RINGS

Who is it?

Hi, there, my name's Alex from West Midlands Energy.

Hello, there, how are you doing this evening?

Is this a good time? You're not about to go out?

What business is that of yours?

Well, I just want to make sure I'm not intruding

because I have some great news about your energy supply.

-Not interested.

-Hear me out

because we previously spoke to the lady that used to own this house.

-She said she wished she had switched to us and...

-Julia?

Yes, Julia. She said she wished she had switched to us and made some

significant savings, but had just signed with another supplier.

Well, being as she's moved away,

I'd like to offer you the same great deal I offered her.

How do you know so much about this house?

We keep a close eye on all our potential customers,

so we can keep them fully informed on our market-leading services.

So, what we're offering is what we call

our Dual Fuel Combo Price Buster Deal and it's...

-Are you all right?

-Why do you ask?

You look...

Maybe I should come back another time.

No, stay away from my home!

-Do you understand?

-Have I done something wrong?

Have you done something wrong?!

-What's wrong with you people?

-Sorry?

Don't think you can sneak around when I'm at work.

I've taken measures. I'll know. You will not get away with it!

OK. I'm sorry to have disturbed you.

Keep away from house! I'm warning you!

-This is serious, Heston.

-I appreciate that.

-Do you?

Do you mind if I ask you something? It's about Claire.

Do you believe you're in your right mind?

-Yes.

-Well, then, you need a private investigator.

-Can I just confirm...?

-Will you sit back and keep out of sight?!

Do not give up before you have even started.

-What were you thinking of?

-I wish I knew, Rob.