The Moon Girl Chronicles (Part One) Doctors

'Day one and I've navigated the mist trails and hills,

'swapping soft dales for rocks that bruise and cut my feet.

'OK, I've had my Samantha moment, but you know what I mean.

'It just feels weird being transplanted,

'but exciting...if I ever finish unpacking.'

Buongiorno, la mia bellissima amica.

Ooh, bella-amissica yourself.

What puts you in such a good mood?

Hi. I'm here to see Jimmi Clay?

You must be Isla. He's expecting...

-There she is!

-Uncle Jimmi!

-When did you get here?

-The day before yesterday.

-Your dad's been on the phone already...

-Really? Oh, my God!

He's just checking you're being looked after.

Will Isla need a registration form?

Yeah. We'll fill it in my office.

Ready? Follow me.

KNOCK ON DOOR Yes.

-Before you ask, I'm fine.

-You booked the appointment?

I've spent half an hour on hold. And, yes, they're getting back to me.

And hounding them or me won't make a difference.

It seems to be working pretty well so far.

Let me know when they get back to you.

Oh, you want a minute by minute report?

I passed wind on the way here - how's that for an update?

Loud and friendly or silent and deadly?

Last time I was in Tenby, you'd just started secondary school.

-Gosh, that's a long time ago.

-Yeah.

Your dad's kept me posted.

He said you were crazy about some books. The moon something...?

-The Moon Girl Chronicles, and I'm over them. Completely.

-Uh-huh.

Now, you're registered. OK, shall we do this?

It's always good to have a regular check-up.

I suppose you have to say that.

What?

I'm pretty sure it was still beating this morning.

How have you been feeling?

Fine.

No breathlessness or light-headedness?

No.

I know what you're worried about, but I'm OK, I promise.

Just first term jitters and, you know, new town.

It's a lot.

Probably a good reason to be thorough though.

-Would you mind if I do an ECG?

-Seriously?

Doctor Wallace told me it had fixed itself.

Doctor Wallace is your consultant?

If you don't mind, I might call him.

Maybe see if we can get you in to see someone this end.

Mum and Dad are going to be thrilled, aren't they?

We have to be careful though,

we have to protect you from any future problems.

Do we have to tell Mum and Dad?

Not if you don't want me to, no.

Yo! Captain Bellamy!

Captain!

OK?

I'll speak to the cardiologist,

but I think we need to get you seen today.

What is it saying?

That you have an irregularity with your heart rhythm

which we need to investigate.

You haven't had any symptoms?

I had some butterflies,

but I thought they were just butterflies.

I'm sorry.

It's just I've been looking forward for so long

and I've got friends.

It's OK.

We've caught it, which is a good thing,

there's no reason why we can't get it under control.

Plus, you've got me to help.

I'll call you as soon I get a time.

I'll just go home and do some heavy lifting.

Come here.

-Bye.

-Bye.

-And welcome to Letherbridge!

-Thanks.

Aw, she's so lovely.

You must be a very proud godfather!

Yeah, I am.

PHONE RINGS

Hey, you.

Hi, love. I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to cancel tonight.

'Aw, I was looking forward to my steak.'

You can still have it - it's just that I won't be cooking it.

I'll wait. What time are you going to be back?

-I don't know. That's why I'm calling.

-I can do the potatoes.

-Forget about me!

-As if!

Love, I've really got to go. See you later. Bye.

SHOUTING OVER EACH OTHER

What are the charges this time?

-Go and rot, Hatchley.

-Go and rot!

This is harassment!

Francis, if you don't calm down I'll have to put you into a cell.

Do you know someone out there called me Rose West?

Please, I want a lawyer.

-Yeah, that is your right.

-Oh, rights?

That's why you raided my house in front of everyone in the street.

What were we supposed to do? There's an offender on the run. A former associate of yours.

We needed to obtain your computer - as per the terms of your probation.

No. You can't keep brining that up.

I haven't seen him for three years. More than that.

-Escort our "guest" to the interview room.

-No, please!

PHONE RINGS

Hiya.

Well, I've been doing some DIY.

I can do that! I've got skills.

OK, no problem. What time?

I have tried to make it as painless as possible.

Petty cash.

Subscriptions.

Requisitions.

Fantastic.

I will make you a nice cup of tea.

Ah, Mr Biglow.

I just...

I saw Captain Bellamy's car outside.

I don't suppose he's got time for a chat?

He is rather busy at the moment.

Ah! Well, not to worry.

Would you like to leave him a message?

No. I'm quite busy myself.

Thanks anyway.

I'll catch him later.

Don't worry about that.

I've got a friend coming over who can fix it.

-Great.

-Are you all right?

Yeah. It's just...

It doesn't matter.

You couldn't do me a favour could you?

PHONE RINGS

Hi, Mum.

Yeah, I've seen him. I'm fine.

Listen, I'm going to call you back, OK?

Sorry. She goes on and on.

Only like a million times a day! Here. This is for you.

Thanks!

See it's got a little moon on it? You can't tell.

Yes, I can.

I love cream. I could eat a whole can of it.

Yeah, me too.

That friend I've got coming over,

he's sort of a "friend with benefits", if you know what I mean.

You don't mind, popping out, you know, while he's here?

Of course not.

DOORBELL RINGS

That's not him. That's Sammy - he's just coming for breakfast.

Hello, wench.

Yum.

Oh, Sam, you haven't met Isla.

Isla - you're Scottish?

Isla Pendry. She's from the Valleys.

Serious? My grandfather's Welsh, or purported to be.

-Where in Wales?

-Pembrokeshire.

-I used to go camping there.

-You?!

-With my family.

We used to have a caravan.

Are you a student or are you working behind the bar with madam?

I'm not a madam!

I'm about to start studying natural sciences.

Nat science? Me too!

-I'm second year pharmacology.

-Wow.

Are you putting breakfast on or what? I want to talk to Isla.

Oh, you do?

Well, there's only Moon Girl scones.

Moon scones? Never heard of them.

Ask Isla - she'll tell you all about them.

And her alter ego Samantha Sparrow.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Message for you.

Thanks, Karen. Thank you.

'I'm sorry, but the person you called is not available.

'Please leave your message after the tone.'

-BEEP

-Hey, it's me.

The cardiologist can see you this afternoon at four o'clock, OK?

So, give me a call and I'll give you the details.

I'll come with you if you like - it's up to you.

Thank you. See you soon. Bye.

Ask Georgiana - she reads it too!

-Georgiana? No.

-She does!

Don't you, Georgiana?

Shush! I want you to tell me.

It's a simple question, Francis.

Where's your boyfriend?

He's not my boyfriend.

He's a creep who ruined my life as much as everyone else.

Try telling that to the mob outside.

Is that why you called them?

To intimidate me?

You do know they're going to be camping outside my house -

I'll have to move again.

If you're concerned about your security,

you should take more care about the company you keep.

I'm now showing Ms Hatchley a photograph of Darren Cole.

A convicted rapist, sex offender.

Out of prison four months ago

and absconded approximately 48 hours ago.

Approximately! They don't even know! They're hassling me.

He missed a meeting with his probation officer

and when we checked his address, he'd gone.

-We think that you're helping him.

-You're not listening.

Why would I help him?

How would I help him?

That's what we intend to find out.

-KNOCK ON DOOR

-Come.

Whining, was she?

-A bit.

-Good.

Typical, isn't it? Probation lose him, and we take the heat.

With respect, we would have had a lot less pressure

if we hadn't contacted the media.

We're smoking him out - it'll blow over. Eventually.

Hatchley is going to have to change her address.

To a nice comfy room at the nick.

Don't you go soft on her. I had enough of her bilge last time.

-She's worse than he is - trust me.

-Yes, boss.

She's his keeper, and with her in here,

we've got an animal on the loose.

You think he'll offend again?

In two seconds flat, if he gets the chance.

Why do they always let him out?

Because they're bonus-corrupted idiots.

Most of them are bleeding civilians.

-What?

-Nothing.

It's just something you always used to say.

I had the foresight to see this crap coming at us like a giant snowball,

stripping powers from us on the way past.

It's gone way past, in case you didn't know.

-We're just the mop up...

-Crew.

-What?

Mop up crew, which you didn't sign on for, boss.

How long will the boffins need with her computer?

It depends on the encryption.

-If they've been in contact...

-No "ifs".

You know what it's like.

-It could be hours, it could be days.

-We haven't got days.

Not with this lot on our case.

I want us covering every surface -

contacts and associates, pubs, clubs -

anywhere Cole's been seen before.

Get his face out there!

Yes, boss.

And stay hard on Hatchley.

'It's Isla Pendry.

'For some reason I seem to be busy.

'Please leave me a message.'

Hey, it's me again. Uncle Jimmi.

It's 12.30. Please give me a call. Thanks. Bye.

Right.

That's the first quarter done.

I might treat myself to an early lunch.

Well, you deserve it.

Captain Bellamy.

I just noticed your car parked outside.

I don't suppose you've got time for a chat?

Sorry, no, I don't.

Ah.

It's just you suggested we go for a pint some time,

I think it was almost exactly a year ago.

Oh, an anniversary!

You should celebrate.

Unfortunately I'm up to my neck in the accounts.

Except you have finished the first quarter -

which you can also celebrate.

A double celebration! You can't say no to that.

-OK.

-All right.

-Not too far though.

-No, of course.

Then again, how far is far?

Still no news?

I'm going round there now.

Maybe she's being a typical teenager.

-You know what that was like.

-Isla's always been responsible.

Maybe she's breaking out?

First time in a big city, you know?

Call me immediately if she calls.

Do you want me to stall the consultant?

No. I'll call him if I need to.

PHONE RINGS

PHONE RINGS

Doctor Clay's extension.

I'm sorry you've just missed him. Can I take a...

Mr Pendry?

You're Isla's dad!

Yes, I met her this morning - she's lovely.

Aw, I bet you are. I would be too.

I mean, I am proud of my... I've got...

Um...

She seemed fine.

Listen, can I get Dr Clay to...

Um, OK, bye.

Check Livermore Square - it's an old haunt.

And alert staff at cafes and local businesses.

If you can do CCTV for me. Thanks, guys.

PHONE RINGS

Karen, this is not a good time.

I know. I'm sorry. It's just a technical question.

'Karen.'

I know! I've said I'm sorry!

One of Jimmi's friend's gone missing -

practically just off the train to Letherbridge.

I'm sure they'll turn up.

No, the thing is...she might have a serious heart condition.

I can't hear you.

I can't...

I can't talk about people's health problems.

I just need to know how long to leave it before we call you lot.

That's up to Jimmi! If he really is concerned

'or thinks she is in danger,

'he should come to the station and report it.'

Who to? You?

I've got to go, love, I'm so busy! See you tonight.

Go and have a word with the second floor.

I want to know the minute anything turns up on that computer.

You get all types here.

I think it's the history.

Not that this is the original building,

but there's been a pub on this site for more than 400 years.

Really.

Yes, they used to stop here on their way to the castle.

Back in the day, they would have had markets here three days a week.

I had no idea you were such a history buff.

Oh, yes, you've got to know what you're made of - all the blood

and toil that's gone into this gentle land.

Of course, you know that better than most,

after how many years of fighting for Queen and country?

20, wasn't it?

That's a lot of action, or blood and guts as Patton fans would call it.

Yes, well, I don't really talk about it much.

You should.

There's a lot of us who are interested in the military.

If it wasn't for my dodgy flippers,

I'd have signed on the dotted line myself.

It runs in the family - not the feet, but the military service.

My cousin Eric, he was a sergeant,

like you, he spent some time in Northern Ireland.

His father, my Uncle Billy, he was in the engineers.

He was a legend in our family because he kept a tank.

In fact, I learned to drive in a tank.

Why don't you join us?

Oh, sorry, was I obvious?

No point sitting on your own, is there?

-Well...

-Howard.

-Matilda.

You obviously like your history.

-Yes. Well...

-I'm Medieval.

Not really my area, although I did my bit for the Staffordshire Hoard.

Did you?

Of course, that's what spurred my interest in the Saxon Invasion.

KNOCK ON DOOR

# It's the sound of the underground... #

KNOCK ON DOOR

SCREAMING

Stop it!

KNOCK ON DOOR

Just leave her. She'll be fine.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Hi, is Isla home?

Sorry for banging on the door, she gave this as her new address.

Who are you?

I'm Dr Clay, Jimmi Clay - her family doctor,

GP, I'm also her godfather.

Is she home?

I was... I was just trying to work that out.

We had a bit of a, not party, but...

Where's Isla's room?

'Can I help you?'

Karen, it's me.

Can you call the consultant,

ask him to delay for a couple of hours.

-'Is she there?'

-No, she's not.

'Rob says if you're concerned or if she's in danger

'then you can just call him.'

Did he?

I might drive around, see if she's shopping or...

'Jimmi?'

Excuse me, do you want a cup of tea?

No, thanks.

Does Isla always go out without a bag?

I don't know her very well.

Would you?

It's got her laptop in it, phone, keys.

-Do you have another set of keys in the house?

-No.

I'll take that with me to the police.

If Isla comes home, tell her to call me, OK?

This is my number if you hear anything.

OK?

-Are we going?

-We're late.

-Right.

Nice to meet you.

I'll drive you back down the old farmer's route.

It was lovely talking to you.

Yes, it was very informative.

I'm part of an historical group called Knights of Tourney.

We do re-enactments, that kind of thing.

In fact, we're doing one tomorrow if you're interested.

The Siege of Letherbridge Castle.

That was an invite you, you idiot.

Me?

Why don't you just charge me and get it over with?

We'll make that decision if and when we decide it's appropriate.

You haven't got any evidence, have you?

You can't just keep me here indefinitely until you find some.

Times have changed, believe it or not.

Your arrest report says that you were uncooperative.

I was in bed! Then bang, bang!

I was shocked. I didn't know what was going on.

Well, that's interesting.

At least your defence is consistent.

Because three years ago, you said in your statement,

and I quote, "I'm stunned. I had no idea what he was doing."

That's the truth.

You went out of your way to procure young women for him,

you abused your position as a nurse.

I've already had my trial, thank you.

Yeah, and you were found guilty.

The jury judged me even before I walked in the room.

Who's going to listen to me or anyone who spoke in my favour?

One girl wanted to testify to defend me -

she wasn't even allowed into the court room!

You knew...

that Cole had attacked and raped two women,

yet you still brought him vulnerable teenagers.

They were 16 - over the age of consent.

Does that make it all right?

-They were from a care home.

-I didn't know!

-I thought I was helping them. I didn't know what he was doing.

-In your own house?!

They came for meals and advice.

He gave them a lift to the bus stop - I didn't know.

Nobody told me. They didn't tell me.

The first I knew about it was you lot banging at the door.

So, forgive me, I was stunned.

My life ended that day.

I lost my job, and my family.

And here you are again.

Throwing it all away.

For what?

KNOCK ON DOOR

Interview suspended - 15:02.

There's been a development.

This is outrageous.

Just try and stay calm.

We need to follow the legal procedure.

Well, well.

It seems you've been busier than you say.

Because we, interestingly, have had a report about a missing person.

This person shares an interest of yours.

The Moon Girl saga.

We've found your IP address on her computer

and we know you've been in communication.

Isla Pendry.

18 years of age.

Born with a hole in her heart,

and today she missed a very important appointment

with her consultant. So...

..please...

..where is she, Francis?

Still holding out?

Yeah, I've told her there's a girl out there,

who's sick - possibly dying.

Come on, son.

We're not stupid? We know you're the link!

No.

You look magnificent!

Thank you, Mrs Tembe.

He looks like a trussed up cheese grater.

Sergeant Hollins, Letherbridge Police.

Is it OK if we come in?