Without You Doctors

I want to go to the boutique arcade.

OK.

-I might go on my own.

-Why?

There's no point in you being there, dragging your heels.

I want to take my time, browse.

I thought we were going to go for lunch?

Well, how about dinner tonight, instead?

We haven't been to Le Chateau for ages.

I could wear something nice.

-The black dress?

-Which one?

-You know the one.

-Deal.

I'll see you back at home.

OK.

Thank you.

For the cab.

You are too good to me.

Don't you forget it.

Bye.

Don't be too long.

SHE SIGHS IRRITABLY

Good morning, Dr Carter.

Mrs Tembe. What are you doing here?

Well, this is a reception desk. The patients come in and...

We have a new practice manager.

-We do?

-We do.

Richard?

Richard?

SHE GASPS

Yeah, police, please.

Daniel...

-Welcome back.

-..about Mrs Tembe.

I'm sorry, I haven't got time to talk about that right now.

After all she's done, do you think we should have overlooked her like this?

Well, Anthony was the strongest candidate so we gave him the job. That's all there is to it.

It's a big decision to have rushed into.

What, so we should have waited for your blessing?

-No...but...

-He has the most relevant experience.

Well, she's been here all this time. Is that not relevant experience?

Heston, if you still wanted to have a say in how things are run around here

then perhaps you shouldn't have given up your partnership.

As it is, I'm really not interested in your criticism.

You must be Dr Carter. Anthony Harker. I'm the new practice manager.

So I've heard. Lovely to meet you. Excuse me one minute.

-I'll be fine.

-Are you sure?

-Thanks for the lift, Karen.

I can get the temp to stay on and come and sit with you.

No, I'm an old hand at this now.

Well, I'm here.

I've got a mountain of Sudoku puzzles to get through.

And I am very bad at them, so that should keep me busy.

OK. Well, call me if you need me.

Thanks, Karen.

I'll see you later.

You got any idea what happened?

No. I just came back from the shops and he was gone.

We should wait for the CSI to get here.

They're backed up. Surely we need to get the ball rolling.

It's not as if they'll have any quick answers for us.

-Is that your husband's phone?

-Yes.

-Can you think of anyone that would do this?

-No.

How's your relationship?

We're married.

-Happily?

-Happily married.

Sergeant.

What is it?

Has your husband got any enemies?

Business rivals. No-one that would hurt him.

What business is he in?

Property.

-Does he owe money?

-Of course not.

Do you think we could afford to live somewhere like this

if he was short of cash?

What's on the phone?

Have you got a neighbour that you can sit with?

-They're all really stuck-up around here, I don't really have anything to do with them.

-OK.

When the crime scene investigators get here,

we'll take you down the station so you can make a formal statement. Until then, don't go anywhere.

-Why? Do you think I'm in danger?

-I didn't say that.

We just need to know where to find you when it's time to go.

-Do you know where your husband's passport is?

-Oh! You frightened me.

Sorry.

Yes, sock drawer in the bedroom. Hidden at the back.

Thanks.

-Are you all right?

-Yeah, I'm just jumpy.

Well, that's to be expected.

Do you have any family or friends you could contact?

-Someone who can be with you after you've given a statement?

-OK.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Come in.

Have you got a minute?

Sure.

I've got a confession to make.

-Oh?

-I overheard you talking to Heston about me in the staffroom.

Er, well, I was just trying to explain...

It's fine, I'm not worried about anything that you said.

It just got me thinking, do you think we should invite Heston

to the meeting this afternoon? Just to smooth things over.

Absolutely not.

He needs to get used to the idea that he doesn't have a say

in how things are run around here any more.

I hear what you're saying, I just don't want to overlook the fact that

we've got someone with his wealth of experience sitting in the next room.

OK, so if you start asking him how to run the Mill,

you'll never hear the end of it. He chose not to be a partner any more

and he needs to deal with the consequences of that.

I want to run the Mill in a collaborative way,

not in a top-down management structure.

OK, well, I've told you what I think.

And I'm asking you to reconsider.

It seems we've got some big decisions to make about the reception staff.

We don't have to put into action anything Heston says,

I just want to give him the space to air his views.

OK. And what if we don't agree with them?

I don't think any of us

should feel threatened by a difference of opinion.

Do you?

Anyway, I don't want to rock the boat.

I'll leave the ball in your court. Have a think, yeah?

Mrs Moule?

Mrs Moule?

No, I don't know what to do.

They won't even let me leave here at the moment.

OK, I'm going to have to call you back.

Sorry, I just wondered where you were.

Well, you told me to contact somebody...so I called my sister.

Good. That's good. Shall we go back inside? Shouldn't be long now.

I just wanted to talk to her. This is frightening, all right?

Thanks.

Hello again.

Claire! Hi.

I guess the biopsy didn't work out?

Welcome to the club. Is this your first treatment?

Second.

You liked it so much you came back?

And how are you?

Indestructible.

Of course.

Which nurse did your cannula? Was it Mary?

Yes, I think so.

She's the best.

Some of them treat your arm like a voodoo doll,

stabbing wildly at it until they get lucky.

Especially Vera. Never let Vera do it.

Her eyesight's going.

I'll remember that.

You came alone this time.

I've got Michael Ball and Sudoku to keep me happy.

What more do I need?

Is your fiance still away on business?

It's all right. We all look after each other here.

Nobody's alone.

My friend from work said she wanted to come. But I told her not to.

You didn't want to impose?

That's right. But she said she'd come back when it's all done. So...

Do you always come alone?

My friends stopped offering a long time ago.

I've been in so many times the novelty's worn off.

That's terrible.

It's just the way it is.

No point...wasting energy wishing things were different.

Besides, you get to meet some interesting people here.

How soon did you call the police?

Straightaway.

And you didn't move anything?

No.

OK. Right. Can you have a look through this, please,

and confirm that it's what you said?

Yeah, that's fine.

Thank you. And this is a list of people's phone numbers

who contacted your husband recently. Do you recognise any of them?

He uses his phone for business,

I don't have anything to do with the people he works with.

Can I go now?

You said you contacted your sister?

-Yeah.

-Are you staying at hers?

-Yep.

Good. Well, I'll arrange for someone to drive you there.

No, I can just walk.

Well, the thing is, we're a bit concerned about who did this.

We found threatening texts on your husband's phone.

What do you mean "threatening"?

You said he was involved in property, in what way?

He buys and sells office space.

Did you know that he had a criminal record?

We've all made mistakes in our past.

Yeah, we're a bit worried that he's got himself mixed up with

an unsavoury lot.

We've had reports from tenants in his properties saying that they've

been threatened by thugs who claim that your husband owes them money.

-Do you know anything about that?

-No.

You know, if we're going to find out what happened to him,

-we are going to need your help.

-I've told you, I don't know anything.

OK, but I would like you to wait here, please.

Because I am going to arrange for someone to drive you

to your sister's...just to be on the safe side.

So, my first impressions are good.

The standard of care at the Mill appears to be exceptionally high.

But I think the important thing is to keep morale up,

especially with so many practices around us struggling.

Well, speaking of morale...

could we talk about Mrs Tembe?

Shouldn't we just stick to the agenda?

Actually, if you'll just indulge me for a moment,

I do want to discuss Mrs Tembe's role at the Mill.

Go on.

I think it's really important that we keep her stretched

and engaged in her work. The last thing we want is for her to feel like she's been demoted.

That is exactly what I was thinking.

What are you suggesting?

Well, for instance,

there's areas of database management she might like to look into.

She works with computers every day, so that might not stretch her.

From what you've said, she lacks a proper understanding of economic implications.

OK, then maybe we send her on a training course in business skills?

Excellent idea.

Good.

If we're all agreed, I'll speak to her and look into the possibilities.

Daniel? Jimmi?

OK, back to the agenda...

Oh, while we're on the subject of reception staff,

I think we should talk about the elephant in the room.

I know nobody wants to think about it, particularly,

but what are we going to do about Valerie?

Well, I left the Mill but then they asked me back.

And you're still there?

No. I left again when Ashley and Heston had a duel.

-A duel?

-With pistols.

It was very romantic, Ashley carried me off into the sunset.

Oh, he did his back in, but it was very sweet.

But I couldn't stay away, so I did another little stint

at the Mill later that year, and now I'm back again.

I guess you love it there.

They do have some very good biscuits in the staffroom.

More than I can say for here.

Did you feel sick? After you had yours done.

Sometimes.

But the stuff they give you for the nausea helps with the worst of it.

I felt terrible last time.

I wondered if it was because it was all new.

You'll find out soon enough.

That's reassuring.

I mean, everyone's different. You might be lucky.

That's the last thing I feel right now.

-We've got a new practice manager at work.

-How are they?

He's nice, seems very nice. He's very sympathetic to all this.

But my contract finishes next week, so it won't make any difference.

Can't he keep you on?

Well, even if he could, I might be too ill to work?

That's the first time I've seen you speechless.

What can I say? It's hard.

I had to give up my own job.

What did you do?

Selling vintage clothes on the internet.

I liked it, being my own boss, but...

it became too exhausting,

having to trawl around charity shops and car boot sales,

looking for things to sell.

But the rest of the time you worked from home?

When things got bad I could hardly get out of bed.

Couldn't get my orders to the post office in time.

Such a simple thing, and I couldn't even manage that.

But that's not your fault.

Didn't stop me feeling worthless.

Everything I did felt like an imposition.

Trying to sort out benefits takes forever at the best of times,

let alone when you're sick.

It felt like I was being unreasonable, asking for help.

Really?

They don't make it easy for you.

I don't know how I'm going to pay the mortgage

if I don't get another job.

Ashley's gone, I don't have any family to help me...

I'll tell you one thing about getting ill...

you soon find out who your friends are.

You didn't talk like this last time I met you.

Yeah. Sorry. Bad day.

That's all right.

-JIMMI:

-I think she fits in well.

She's a valuable part of the team.

She's a bit eccentric, but Valerie is very popular with the patients.

You're quiet.

Technically she's not a permanent member of staff,

so we're under no contractual obligation towards her.

So we just get rid of her?

We don't want to see her fend for herself at a time like this.

We're not a charity, we have to be able to justify paying her.

Surely there must be guidelines of how to deal with this?

There's plenty for permanent members of staff, but not for temps.

She's got enough to deal with, without us making her unemployed.

We're not deliberately making her redundant, her contract's expired.

Nonetheless, I don't think any of us

want to see her go under these circumstances.

Agreed...

but what could we do?

What happened?

I don't know where Richard is. There was blood.

It looks like there was a fight.

I hate to say it, but he had it coming.

You didn't...?

No! Of course not. You know I'm not like that.

Do the police have any idea who did it?

They know the property business is just a front.

As for who did it, there's plenty of candidates.

It's not like he's the most popular man.

I should have got you out of there sooner.

-If you'd been at home when it happened...

-I wasn't.

You could have been hurt. It's not worth it.

I don't know what to do.

Yes, you do. With me you'd always be safe.

There's not so many heavies keen to take revenge in the painting

and decorating market.

I wish it was that easy.

It is.

THUNDER RUMBLES

Thank you. Bye. Bye.

Sergeant Hollins?

-That was the crime scene investigators.

-And?

Something's not right at the flat. The way the furniture fell,

the blood spatter patterns - it's not consistent with a struggle.

-They think it looks staged.

-Right. The wife?

-Possibly.

-I think we need to have another word with her.

-Well, she's gone.

-What?

I thought you'd finished with her.

-I told her to wait.

-Do you think she's in danger?

I don't know. But whatever's going on, we need to find her.

So, what do we do?

You know at the house she said that she called her sister,

but she went outside, out of earshot, why would she do that?

Shall I get onto the phone company?

Good, see who she dialled.

Whatever you find, let me know as soon as possible, please.

Please take a seat.

Any and all ideas on Valerie will help...

Well, maybe you'll be happy to talk to me, then?

I take it you have been discussing Miss Pitman's future?

I have to get on.

Dr Clay, she is ill. And she's our friend.

Well, she's a colleague. There's a difference.

I would have expected more from you.

It's not my decision, is it? I have to get on.

Look, you've told me about all these places you want to visit,

all these things you want to do.

Well, maybe this is your chance now Richard's not here to stop you.

I can't do any of that without money.

You'll manage, and I'll help.

It's got to be better than going home

and waiting for the people who've taken Richard to come back for you.

Why would they want to hurt me? They've got him.

I had nothing to do with his stupid businesses.

They could use you to put pressure on him if he's still alive.

Well, let's hope he isn't.

I didn't mean that.

I know.

Though if he did die, I wouldn't have to put up with

any of his wretched possessive behaviour any more.

And I'd inherit his money.

You'd be free.

Yes.

I love you, Jules.

I love you too.

SHE SCREAMS

Any joy?

Yes, I got the number she dialled.

It belongs to a Mark Wilcox. Painter and decorator, got his own website.

-Address?

-Yes.

-Let's pay him a visit.

Keep away from him. Or I can finish the job, if you'd rather?

I thought you were dead.

It didn't seem to bother you that much.

-What happened?

-I decided it was time to bail out.

I'd upset some unpleasant people, I thought

the best thing was to start over. A new place, a new name.

I had some money put away, for when this day came.

You were going to disappear without me?

I'll never be without you as long as you live, precious.

-I just needed you to convince the police that what had happened was genuine.

-You used me.

And what have you been doing?

I was going to send for you when all this had died down.

All this time you've been...

How long has all this been going on for?

Does it matter? Don't hurt him. I'll come with you.

We can start over. Please.

Just get in the car.

There's no need to be so rough.

Get in!

SIREN WAILS

Don't even think of calling out.

Richard Moule, you are under arrest for suspicion of fraudulent activity.

You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence if you

don't mention when questioned something you later rely on in court.

Anything you do say may be given in evidence. Do you understand?

Thank you for coming back, gentlemen. I won't keep you long.

-Is this about Valerie?

-Yes.

I've been looking through the budget

and I've found some unallocated money I think we could use for admin.

I think there are areas of data entry and other basic admin tasks

that aren't being adequately covered by the reception staff.

Isn't that what you wanted to train Mrs Tembe to do?

That's a discreet project I want to start her off with.

These other tasks span the whole practice.

Perhaps they're less challenging, but they still need doing.

I propose we create a new, flexible post for Valerie.

It will give her some security, and it makes good business sense for us.

-And she can have time off for treatment?

-Of course.

We'll give her the tasks that aren't time sensitive

but gradually clutter up everybody's workloads.

It'll mean the medical staff are free

to focus on what they do best - seeing patients.

Excellent.

Well, I think we need to embody the spirit of what the NHS is supposed

to be about, that's helping people in need.

If we can give her some support during this difficult time,

then I think it's our duty to do so.

Good idea.

You know you really should have told us

about your relationship with Mr Wilcox.

It's not a crime, is it?

No, it's not, and you are in the clear.

Nice to see justice done.

Oh, by the way, we've been contacted by the fraud department.

They're going to be investigating your husband's business dealings,

and it's likely that his assets will be frozen

until the courts can decide who are the legal owners.

What?

We suspect that the majority of it was obtained through illegal means,

so we're going to try and give it all back to the rightful owners.

-All of it?

-I'm afraid so.

That's not too upsetting for you, is it?

-No, of course not. There's more important things than money.

-Mmm.

Well, till next time.

I'll be in a better mood then.

You're all right, though?

Of course.

It was silly, I don't know what came over me. Sorry.

You don't need to apologise.

Sometimes it just creeps up on me, you know.

And I forget how much I've got to live for...

..my kids, the holiday I'm planning when I'm well enough.

I always wanted to go round southern Italy.

That sounds nice.

I will get there.

I have no doubt. You're a fighter.

We both are.

You'd better go and meet your friend.

Take care.

You too.

Are you OK?

Just shaken. You?

I'll live. What's happening with Richard?

They've arrested him.

They think they can link him to a whole string of illegal activity.

So hopefully he's going to go to prison.

So, you really are free?

Are you going to be OK?

The doctors want to keep me in overnight, but just to be

on the safe side, I don't think he did any permanent damage.

Good. I'm pleased.

What is it?

I just wanted to see you before I go away and check you were all right.

Go away where?

Just away. Somewhere new.

We can both do that now. Together.

You said that's what you wanted.

Once the police have finished with Richard, he's not going to have any money. I'll be penniless.

I'll look after you.

You paint children's bedrooms. I don't think so.

I'm not saying we wouldn't struggle at first, but we'd find a way.

-I thought you loved me.

-I do.

-Isn't that enough?

Not for me. No.

Don't do this.

Goodbye, Mark.

Jules...

Jules, please...

please don't!

So, you think my business skills are lacking?

Not at all. I'd just like to help you identify where you think you could

expand your skills, and we'll offer you training to help with that.

I went on a training course myself just last month,

about advanced emailing systems.

I'd better get on. We can talk about this later.

He's only trying to help.

Yeah, maybe.

It must be very difficult seeing someone in your former position,

but I think we have to give him time to do things his own way.

Yes. Perhaps you are right.

Mrs Jackson, please go through.

It's this way.

I really am very sorry about your dad.

The least I can do is offer you a drink,

after driving out here.

Oh, no, it's fine, really.

Mum would insist. Come inside, I'll get some glasses.

I didn't want to say anything, but I think the partners ought to know...

Don't get me wrong, it's nothing personal,

I think Mrs Tembe's a great asset.

Mrs Tembe? You've lost me.