Toxic Doctors

Dr Clay, police surgeon.

DI Phillips.

You took your time.

Yeah, I was with a prisoner at the station.

This one looks pretty straightforward.

If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck...

Empty bottles of pills, no sign of no-one being here.

All right. Well, I'd like to take a look for myself.

Knock yourself out.

Do we know who she is?

Catriona Shailes, lived on her own.

She was due to have coffee with a neighbour.

They had a spare key, so when she didn't answer...

-Hello? Yes.

-Howard had me go to some ridiculous seminar.

I'm giving them to the courier now.

BOTH: Oh!

-Watch where you're going!

-They're ruined!

OK, that was not my fault. You walked right into me.

-You were on the phone.

-Yes.

Unlike some people, I can manage to do two things at once.

Doctor Carmichael?

Yes?

It looks like an overdose, the post-mortem will tell us more.

-Have you heard from the coroner's office?

-They're going to be a while.

Right.

If her CD collection is anything to go by, I'd say deliberate.

It's pretty gloomy stuff.

What? Have you listened to this album?

So, how old is Joe now?

He's just gone two and a half.

I can't believe how quickly the time has gone.

It has. And how long is it now since we...?

A year and a half?

Right. So you were with us for....

A week and a half, nearly.

Right.

Then you fired me.

Right!

Well, it's been wonderful to see you.

I don't mind. It was absolutely what I needed.

I've got my own business now.

I can show you if you like?

Well, I really do have to get back to work.

The Mill Health Centre.

Bye.

Take one of these.

Oh, I couldn't...

It's fine. I can't sell them now.

My clients are very picky.

-I don't...

-Take it, please.

All right. I have to dash.

Lovely to see you, Dr Carmichael.

Lovely to see you, too.

Don't bother.

This is your lot, isn't it?

Yeah, yeah, it is.

Her bathroom cabinet is full of stuff -

herbal sleep remedies, stuff you get off the internet.

-She's probably been seeing a witch doctor and all.

-Uh...

Hello. Yes.

Catriona Shailes, that's right.

So she IS registered at the Mill?

OK, I'll give them a call.

Where's the bin? Why is there never a litter bin when you need one?

Why do you not throw it into the recycling?

It's not empty. It's got cake.

Then why are you throwing it away?

It's been on the floor.

There are plenty of hungry people in Letherbridge.

I really do not think you should be throwing away food so easily.

PHONE RINGS

Good morning, the Mill Health Centre.

Morning, Mrs Tembe, it's Dr Clay.

Ah, good morning, Dr Clay. What can I do for you?

Could you look up a patient for me, please? Catriona Shailes.

I need to know her last appointment and who did she see.

Uh...

Well, uh...

I believe she has had two emergency appointments in the last week

with Dr Carter, one of them was yesterday.

Right.

Is everything all right?

Yeah. Could you put me through to Howard, Mrs Tembe?

PHONE RINGS IN DISTANCE

Mill Health Centre, how can I help you?

Oh...

SHE EXHALES

So it's suicide?

That's what it looks like.

We're just waiting for the coroner's officer.

Is there any chance the overdose could be accidental?

I can't really say.

Look, she's had two very recent emergency appointments with Heston.

'It doesn't look likely.'

Well, there'll defiantly be an investigation.

I just thought I'd give you a call, give you the heads up.

Mm-hm. Thanks, Jimmi. Well, I'll have a word with Heston

and see what he has got to say for himself.

All right. I'll try and come by after the station.

Right, thank you. See ya.

You are finished covering your back?

I'm just trying to get all the facts, that's all.

Seems pretty clear who's to blame on this one.

If you doctors weren't so trigger happy with your prescription pads...

Stop looking at me like that.

KNOCK ON DOOR Come in.

-Sorry to interru...

-Just me.

-I thought I heard...

-What is it?

Oh! What's the occasion?

Someone gave it to me, OK? I don't really want it,

I didn't ask for it, and now I don't what to do with it.

Well, I don't mind taking it off your hands.

I don't think so.

Now, was there a specific medical reason for your visit?

You know when you come into a room

and you can't remember what you've come in for?

No. That never happens to me.

It'll come back to me.

I can't wait(!)

All right, lads, so if you could do that, let me know, all right?

-Yeah, sure.

-OK. Cheers, boys.

Peanut?

No, thank you.

The first time I did one of these as a DI,

the deceased had recently taken delivery of a pizza.

Hours we were, standing around that pizza,

waiting for the coroner's officer.

Except we couldn't eat the pizza

until we knew that wasn't what killed him.

So since then, I've carried some snacks with me.

Good for you.

You got a problem with me, Dr Clay?

Yeah, you should show respect.

-Why?

-Because she's dead.

She won't know.

What, I'm meant to sit here like we're in some sort of church?

You're a piece of work, aren't you?

Why should I care about someone who didn't care about anybody else?

Her family.

-The fact she's wasting everyone's time.

-Wasting your time, you mean?

Yeah. I could be out there doing my job,

doing something useful instead of babysitting...

This is your job. You don't get to pick and choose!

What are you doing in my mum's house?

-You can't come in here, love.

-I live here. Where's my mum?

Don't go through there, OK?

-Where is she?

-Can't go through there.

What's happened?

Mum!

Hiya. How was the seminar?

Hello! Is it October already?

What do you mean?

I didn't think you were due another sugar binge until next month?

I don't binge.

I just only allow myself the occasional treat now and then.

So...treat yourself.

I didn't even buy this, someone gave it to me.

-Whatever.

-I didn't buy it.

But...

Well, I'm just not sure what to do with it.

I'm sure that one little cupcake won't make any difference.

-Or would you rather I took it away?

-Why, what will you do with it?

Well, eat it...probably.

I fired her.

-This could be some elaborate plan to poison me?

-Poison? What?

-Who are you talking about?

-I don't remember her name.

-But she worked for us.

-Apparently.

And you think that she wants to kill you?

No. I bumped into her, and she thrust this into my hand.

Well, get rid of it then.

Well that would be terrible waste. What will Mrs Tembe say?

You can't just leave it there. That's real cream, isn't it?

There. Now no-one's eating it.

Now go away.

Mm!

So worth it.

SHE LAUGHS

I don't understand.

How did it happen?

We think she took an overdose.

An overdose? When?

Last night.

I was out with my mates.

You weren't to know.

I should've been here. I could've stopped her.

So... You haven't been living here, then, Beth?

No. I'm staying with Gran.

Were you and your mum not getting on?

What are you talking about? It's closer to college.

It was Mum's idea.

I shouldn't have listened to her.

So when did you last see her?

Stop asking me questions! And why are you bringing me water?

I don't want water, I want...I want my mum.

Sorry.

Sorry, Beth, OK? We know how horrible this must be for you.

I saw her at the weekend.

I knew something was wrong.

She had problems when I was a kid.

Depression?

But she's seemed fine. I thought she was fine.

Sometimes these things come back.

Are you sure she was the one who...?

Are you definitely sure she did this herself?

We think so.

Because you know she got attacked last week?

Right.

She took it bad. She was so freaked out.

You better catch them because THEY did this to her.

Thank you, Mrs Calstock. See you soon.

Dr Carmichael!

I was just passing by. And I thought I should thank you for the cupcake.

It was very, very good.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Listen, about this morning. I was in a hurry.

-You know how it is.

-It's fine, I understand. You're busy.

And so are you.

-How long have you been open?

-A year.

You're doing very well, it seems.

It's been hard work, but I'm really proud of what we've achieved.

Would you like a tour?

I should get back.

A whirlwind tour?

Don't you want to know the secret of my cupcakes?

Why not?

WHISPERING

Your gran's on her way.

Do you know who attacked your mum?

Some cow and her mates.

-Did she report it to the police?

-Yeah.

-She went to the police station.

-When was this?

Couple of days ago.

She had to put up with a lot of stick since she came out.

We all have.

I used to get lads at school shouting at me,

asking if I was a lesbian, too.

That's why I went to the other college, to get away from all that.

I can imagine.

Mum was brilliant!

She only wanted the best for me.

And there was this nurse at the Mill who was looking after her.

-Mandy?

-I think so.

That's why I thought she was OK.

Cos I remember what she used to be like.

She's so much happier now she's not pretending.

Was happier.

I thought she was.

I shouldn't have left her.

-You shouldn't blame yourself.

-Why not? She had no-one else.

I should've been there, looking after her.

Beth...

Trust me.

It could have happened even if you'd been there.

I've seen this before.

You can't watch over someone 24 hours a day.

If they want to do it...

..they'll find a way.

He's right.

Can I have that water now?

Of course.

We started online, then when the orders started coming in...

Let me see those.

Too dark around the edges. That's burnt.

-Do them again.

-OK.

I won't sell anything that isn't absolutely perfect.

Our reputation depends on it.

I'm impressed.

Why should women like us expect anything less than perfect?

Absolutely.

You're surprised, aren't you?

I am. I really am.

I can't quite match the girl who was a nanny

with who you are now.

The truth is, I wasn't a very good nanny.

No, you weren't.

-Andy.

-Hey, April.

-April...

-Where are you going? Did you finish the order?

-No, but...

No-one's going anywhere until they're done. You can rest then.

Andy's my secret weapon.

I just have to make sure he never leaves the silo.

Absolutely, April. I would lock him up.

His butter cream filling is delicious.

It's our anniversary next week.

We'll have been together for two years.

He's your boyfriend?

Come and see the kitchen.

Where are the white chocolate chips?

We ran out so I added extra dark instead.

Call it an executive decision.

Those muffins were to be triple-chocolate.

We need to do the whole batch again.

-You're joking.

-Do I look like I'm joking?

HE SIGHS

Look, we're all tired, Andy. But we need to pull our weight.

Otherwise we'll be out on the street.

Do you know how many businesses fail in the first year?

-All right, all right.

-All right?

All right.

Did you just threaten to fire your own boyfriend?

What? No.

That's what it sounded like.

Andy knows what I mean.

PHONE RINGS

It's a client. Sorry, Dr Carmichael, I have to take this.

Hello, April speaking.

So you're the infamous Dr Carmichael.

I like to think so.

So, April mentioned me.

Yeah. You made quite an impression.

All good, I hope.

HE GROANS

Wow, your back?

-Yeah.

-You should see a doctor about that.

As if April would give me the time off.

I'd prescribe some rest...

and a bit of backbone.

What do you mean?

You look exhausted.

When was the last time you had a day off?

I don't know.

-The business is just starting up...

-Fine. Carry on.

But you do know they abolished slavery, don't you?

Sorry, Dr Carmichael. Where were we?

Thank you so much for the tour, but I really do need to get back.

-Dr Carmichael...

-I'll show myself out.

KNOCK ON DOOR Yeah.

Heston, you got a minute?

Yeah, of course. Actually, Howard...

Mind if I go first?

No, please. Go ahead.

I've had some bad news from Jimmi about one of our patients.

Catriona Shailes has committed suicide.

Oh, that's awful.

I believe you saw her yesterday.

Yes, yes. Mandy made the appointment.

And how did she seem when you spoke to her?

Well, it was an emergency appointment.

It was her second appointment.

She was upset that the anti-depressants

weren't working yet, and she was still on the waiting list for CBT.

And you didn't think it was anything long-term?

-No, I think it stemmed from a recent incident.

-OK.

I told her to be patient and to wait for the treatment to start working.

She was upset. But I didn't think she was desperate.

It sounds like you've ticked all the right boxes.

Do you mind, can we have a quick look at her records?

Yes, of course.

Obviously, there was something going on that she didn't mention.

It's really quite shocking.

So...

You didn't know about this?

Lemon instead of vanilla. Yes, of course, we can do that.

-See you soon.

-April...

That was the Kelly wedding. They want vanilla instead of lemon.

-Is that a problem?

-No, but...

-Oh, great. Thanks, hon.

I think we need to take some time off.

What are you talking about?

Are you breaking up with me?

No! But I think we both need a holiday or something.

-We're exhausted.

-I'm fine.

I'm exhausted then. We've been working flat out for months.

That's just what it's like when you start a new business.

We must be doing well enough to take a rest.

We've got outstanding orders.

When they're finished then.

I think it would be good.

It's still wedding season.

And then there's Halloween, and birthdays, and Christmas...

Next year.

We'll have a holiday next year.

Come on, Andy!

We get to work together all the time anyway.

-How great is that?

-We work flat out.

We go home, we collapse. We never talk.

And the way you speak to me...

-Even Dr Carmichael thinks it's wrong.

-What did she say?

Have you been listening to anything I've said?

When we're in the kitchen, I'm the boss and you're the baker.

That's just the way it has to be.

-So either you put up with it or...

-We're supposed to be partners.

If you were in charge, we wouldn't last a week.

You know I'm right.

So, are you going to stand around whining

or are you going to make some cakes?

-I'm going to go.

-Don't you dare.

Andy, I'm warning you. If you walk out now...

What?

There are plenty of other bakers.

No-one is irreplaceable.

Now I'm breaking up with you.

Andy! Andy!

What about the orders?

Oh!

In a ten minute appointment,

-you can't go through a patient's whole history.

-Indeed.

-You're relying on what they tell you.

-I hear you.

But the fact remains that Miss Shailes had a much more

serious history of mental health issues than you realised.

So it seems.

I'm going to have to start a Significant Event Audit.

Of course. I mean, if there's anything I can do to help.

Well, perhaps you'd like to finish up

and go home for the rest of the day.

What, you don't think I'm fit to see patients?

I'm sorry, Heston.

Mrs Tembe will allocate your patients.

I think it's appropriate you take some time off.

Howard, it's not my fault.

-I'm sorry, we are closed.

-Where's Dr Carmichael?

You will have to make an appointment for another time.

Where is she?

Excuse me! I will have to ask you to leave.

Excuse me!

You've ruined my relationship and my business!

I am so sorry, Dr Carmichael, she barged past me.

How exactly have you come to that conclusion?

Whatever you said to Andy...he's left me.

Oh, come on.

-You must have known that things weren't going well.

-What do you mean?

Well, because he's a man, not a pet poodle.

Frankly, I'm surprised he stayed so long. Ow!

Those are really hard.

I know! It's your fault.

You're the one who treated your boyfriend like a footstool.

-Ladies, please!

-I think you're threatened by me.

Because I'm younger than you. And I'm going to be more successful.

Newsflash -

you don't get to be a grown-up just by changing your wardrobe.

Will you please stop?!

Ow!

-Dr Carmichael!

-Mrs Tembe, I'm so sorry.

This is not funny.

No, it is not funny.

You need to throw from the shoulder not from the elbow.

THEY LAUGH

I'm sorry about the mess.

That's OK. You're going to help me clean it up.

I used to be so jealous of you.

This isn't going to turn into one of those stalker movies is it?

The way you spoke to people.

Me, Daniel, everyone.

You don't put up with any nonsense.

Yes, well. That wasn't a great time for our relationship.

But you've got this gorgeous partner and great career and

a lovely little boy.

Things aren't always what they seem.

It seems pretty clear to me.

You see what you want, and you go and get it.

Do you want to know why I really fired you?

Apart from the fact that you were a terrible nanny.

Yes.

Because I told you one thing.

-And you went and did what you wanted to do anyway.

-Like you.

No-one tells you what to do.

Not everyone else is right as often as I am.

You may have bought yourself a new suit,

but has anything else really changed?

Oh, dear. You look like I feel.

Yeah, I'm looking at a suicide that has turned complicated.

How so?

Um...

She was suffering from depression following a homophobic attack.

-She came to the station to report it...

-Right.

Then for one reason or another, she decided not to take it any further.

What's her name?

Catriona Shailes.

It sounds like we're going to be getting a visit

from Professional Standards.

Yeah, looks like it. I was hoping to see DCI Driver.

She'll be a while yet.

OK. I'm going to drop by the Mill, then I'll come back.

All right. See ya.

'This is Andy, leave a message after the beep.'

Andy, this is unacceptable behaviour.

Really, it's selfish what you're doing.

What about everyone else at the bakery,

what about the customers who are getting married?

This is their big day, and they're not going to have any...

SHE EXHALES

Andy, you were right.

I can't do this without you.

I'm SO sorry.

-KNOCK ON DOOR

-Come in.

Hi, Jimmi. I didn't think you were in today.

Uh... Yeah, I'm not.

Um...

There's something I need to talk to you about.

What is it?

A neighbour called the police.

Yeah, but she's OK, right?

Mandy, I'm...I'm so sorry.

Catriona took an overdose, she's dead.

No. No, she was...she was here. I saw her.

-I know. I'm sorry.

-No, Jimmi, it's not fair!

No, it's not fair...

It's great that you're taking it so serious, but relax, mate.

It's going to be a walk in the park.

I don't think I'd be so relaxed if I was in your boots.

What's the worse they'll do,

-slap on the wrist?

-How about dismissal?

A Significant Event audit has many benefits - gathering information,

identifying any lessons that can be learnt.

It's not about apportioning blame.

So why do I feel like I'm in the dock?