Me Before You Doctors

MUSIC: Alone by Heart

I don't know, planning this wedding's a full time job!

Fancy a cuppa?

VALERIE'S PHONE RINGS

Aren't you going to answer it?

It's a withheld number - I don't normally do those.

Well, it might be something important.

Hello?

Yes, speaking.

Oh, erm...

Valerie?

Thank you for letting me know.

Are you all right, Valerie?

That was the consultant.

The chemo hasn't worked.

The cancer's...meta-something.

Metastasised.

Thank you...

for everything.

I'll give him your love when I see him.

Howard.

Zara! Wait, wait.

Are you OK?

What do you think?

I had no idea you were so fond of her.

I admired her so much.

Her style...

Her incredible sense of humour.

I just can't believe she's gone.

It was a lovely service. Thank you.

-Doesn't seem real, does it?

-No.

She was so...alive, right to the end.

She...

she never complained. She never said "Why me"?

I always had a bit of a crush on Valerie.

-BOTH:

-Me too.

She was an attractive woman.

I was thinking she should have a permanent memorial at the Mill.

-Perhaps a plaque?

-A statue?

She'd have loved that.

I'll speak to the partners.

Poor Barry.

-ALL:

-Poor Barry.

Valerie...

..the short time we had together was...

..magical.

You may now kiss the bride!

-ALL:

-Yay! Congratulations!

I wish we could have this moment forever.

It doesn't matter how long we've got,

as long as we're together.

Everyone sends their love, Val.

It's time.

Thank you.

I'll always love you.

VALERIE SIGHS

ALARM CLOCK RINGS

-Morning!

-Morning.

I thought you were actually going to be late, Barry.

Shove them in the back.

Karen said you've got a suit for me.

How do you know it's going to fit?

-She gave me all your measurements.

-Oh.

What's this? Pre-nup?

Wedding checklist. That's your copy.

We've got some errands to run before we head to the venue.

Luckily I tanked up.

You'll notice I've added a handy tick box column to ensure

we don't miss anything important.

Well, that's a relief. Right, then...

-fasten your seatbelts.

-DOORBELL RINGS

-Ta-da!

-You look fab!

I never want to take it off, ever!

Ooh, hang on. You've got a snag in your tights.

What?! No, where? Oh, I haven't got another pair!

It's OK. It's we'll fix it.

Just need some clear nail polish.

It's all got to be perfect, Ayesha!

It will. Keep your hair on!

-Sorry.

-I had a dream last night,

-about the future - my future!

-Hmm-hmm.

It doesn't matter if I've not got long to live.

-Valerie...

-The mayfly lives for just one day,

and he spends his life dancing and reproducing.

-Oh. Sounds good.

-So, that's me from now on.

Oh! I forgot.

-I got some bubbles - take the edge off.

-Ooh!

Don't drink it all at once. I know what you're like.

I'll get some glasses.

How's everybody after last night? Are they all excited?

Erm, I can think of someone who's slightly worse for wear.

I am never drinking again.

How about...a lovely piece of dry toast?

Maybe not.

Shall I put some coffee on?

How the hell am I going to get to the wedding?

I'll get you there...

feet first, if necessary.

-Oh!

-There she goes...

Nice work, Mrs Tembe!

It's a shame she can't be there, but she'll be at the reception.

Right...

what's next on your Schindler's?

Barry?

It's really happening, isn't it?

Mm-hmm. Deep breath.

It's probably just nerves. You could do with a brandy.

I'm getting married, Rob.

I can't believe it.

You're not the only one.

Could we make a detour?

-There's someone I need to talk to.

-Yeah.

Where to?

The cemetery.

So what else happened in this dream?

Oh, it was so romantic. There was the wedding, Barry, the funeral...

The funeral?!

Oh, it was amazing. Ricky Delaine was there -

so nice of him to come.

Valerie, you've not kicked the bucket yet, love!

Yeah, but it's important, isn't it,

to think how you'd want to be remembered?

It was wall-to-wall white lilies

and everyone was singing All Things Bright And Beautiful.

-I should write it down, actually.

-Can we concentrate on today first?

-Here you go.

-Thanks.

Anyway...the scan results might bring some good news.

Valerie...Delores...Biglow.

Got to admit, it's got a ring to it.

I do love her.

You'd like her.

Maybe I could bring her here one time.

Anyway...

Wish me luck, eh?

Bye, Dad.

I'm sure he would be very proud of you.

Look after this, will you? It was his wedding ring.

I'm recycling it today.

MUSIC: Like A Virgin by Madonna

Can you please sit down for five minutes so I can put your face on?

I'm just trying out some of my burlesque moves,

before I unleash them on Barry later.

That is definitely enough information. Careful,

or you'll do more than just ladder your tights.

Ooh!

Do you like my "something new"?

And this is my something old, and that's as far as I got.

Well, as luck would have it...

me, Emma and Niamh clubbed together and...

Oh!

Ayesha, that is gorgeous!

Thank you.

What about my "something borrowed"?

Erm, I could lend you a tenner.

Ooh, actually, I know.

There you go.

Haven't you heard the saying?

Put a penny in your left shoe and it'll bring you good fortune,

wealth and...something else.

A cure for cancer?

-Valerie, I'm going to slap you in a minute!

-Sorry.

Now, can I please just finish your make-up?

Oh, come on, then - make me gorgeous!

TOILET FLUSHING

-Feeling better?

-Yes. Yes, I think the shower helped.

I just wish I could rinse my liver!

-You look nice.

-Oh, thank you!

So, did you invite Ben?

Erm, I decided against it in the end.

I thought meeting everyone en mass might be a bit much.

But I am going to pop round there, before the service.

He's got a big day ahead of him at the hospital.

Yeah, that must be difficult.

Right, erm...

Ooh, you...

don't happen to remember when I last has some paracetamol, do you?

6:30. Ah.

-Have you got any more?

-No.

Oh, well, I'll check my sock drawer.

Is that where you keep your stash?

Ah, finally!

Sorry. We got side tracked.

Have you got the cake?

-Yeah. The kitchen staff are assembling it.

-Great.

You OK, Barry?

-I think I might need that brandy.

-Yeah.

Right, well, you guys need to go and smarten yourselves up,

like my glamorous assistant here.

Mr Biglow, the Registrar's just arrived. She'll be here shortly.

Is there anything else that you need at all?

Yeah, a large brandy for this one. And do you have a dressing room?

Dressing room? We just about got the chairs.

I'm afraid the package you've chosen, Sir,

doesn't include a suite.

There is a gents, just down the corridor, if...

-Yeah, that'll do. Come on.

-I'll fetch that brandy, eh?

Barry, don't look so worried.

You're getting married, not having your teeth pulled. Go, go, go!

VALERIE'S PHONE RINGS

What's up?

It's a withheld number.

So? Might be the hotel. Aren't you going to answer it?

Hello?

Speaking.

-It's all coming true!

-Hmm?

Sor... Yes, just a minute.

Valerie!

Who is it?

Are you having a laugh? You're not even Scottish!

-No, but Dad was.

-So?

There's clan blood in the Biglow family.

-It's a tradition.

-Oh, for crying out loud.

Karen'll squeal the place down when she sees me like this.

There is, erm, one other tradition that must be observed

when, erm, wearing a kilt...

BARRY WHISTLES

I can't get my breath.

I hope they've got the heating on.

Any other surprises I should know about?

Erm...

This is not what it looks like.

Valerie?

Anthony's here.

Can we come in, babe?

You OK?

It was the consultant.

Was it about the scan?

What did he say?

Take your time.

We're here for you.

He said...

..he said that there'll be no more treatment.

That the scan showed a good response to the chemo.

What?

So...

You're...in remission?

He actually said that?

You're going to be OK?

That's what he said.

-Right...

-That's great.

-..there we go.

-Oh, brilliant. Thanks, Colin.

Oh!

Oh, doesn't that look lovely, sweetheart?

Did you make it yourself?

Oh, no. Baking's not my forte.

Oh...makes two of us. Cynthia Brass, registrar.

Erm, Ruhma Hanif. Flower arranger, for the day.

Sorry, can I just, erm, ask you - do you ever get sick of weddings?

Oh, no.

Not with those advantages.

Excuse me, ladies.

I take it you're not married then?

Divorced...three times.

RUHMA LAUGHS POLITELY

You?

-Well, erm...

-Never say never.

Oh, here's the wedding party.

Oh! Is it a gay wedding? I'd have dressed up.

Just teasing.

Barry Biglow!

Lovely to see you again1

Mrs Brass.

Miss!

You're, erm, very...very punctual -

I like that in a lady.

-Rob Hollins - best man.

-Ooh...I'll take your word for it.

Don't you both look dashing?

-Let's hope there's a stiff breeze.

-RUHMA GIGGLES

There's going to be one hell of a celebration tonight!

Don't even mind wearing this monstrosity now.

Did you speak to Barry?

There's no answer, but I did leave a message.

Did I dream it?

Dream what?

Am I really cancer-free?

Yes.

I'm not going to die?

No.

Come on, guys. We better get going. We're going to be late.

Oh, I wouldn't worry about that.

Valerie's got all the time in the world.

I should warn you, I'm on a very tight schedule.

I know. She'll be here.

Morning, morning, morning, morning.

I didn't know you were Scottish, Barry.

Oh, yeah. He's just lost the accent, that's all.

-Where's the bride?

-Oh.

-HE SIGHS

-Thanks, Jimmi(!)

-Fashionably late.

-That really helps(!)

Sorry I'm late. Surgery was manic,

all those medicals for Daniel and Zara are covering.

I don't think this is their scene anyway.

-You look tired.

-No, I'm fine.

You need a holiday.

-Chance would be a fine thing. Another drink?

-Erm, no, I'm fine.

Right, where is our glorious leader?

-My schedule specified 11:30!

-It's probably just traffic.

Well, they'd have rung if there was a problem.

I've put my phone on silent!

Oh, great(!)

There's a voicemail.

Hiya! So, good night last night.

-Yeah.

-You were really going for it.

Well, you know, "When in Rome..."

Erm, excuse me.

-Do you think I could have a glass of water, please?

-Of course.

-You don't want one of these?

-No, I don't.

-Little smell...

-Oh, please.

-SHE COUGHS

Well?

Barry!

She's got the all clear.

What?

Valerie.

She's in remission.

Are you serious?

Did you hear that, everyone?

Valerie - she got the all clear!

-That's fantastic, Barry!

-To Valerie!

-ALL:

-To Valerie!

Valerie?

-I thought I was going to die, Ayesha.

-But you're not.

Come on, Barry is going to be waiting for you.

No. No, I'm just going to have to ring him

-and call it off.

-What? Why?

-I just...

-I can't get my head around it.

-You're in shock.

Getting the all clear is massive and on your wedding day!

You're not serious about calling it off?

I don't know.

Barry loves you and you love him.

The diagnosis doesn't change that - it just makes it better.

Now you can plan a future together, a long and happy future.

Val, we all have doubts - wouldn't be human if we didn't.

Ladies!

Val?

Colin, you got a girlfriend?

Erm... No.

Handsome lad like you!

They do say you meet people at weddings...

Why do you think I'm a registrar?

Excuse me, ladies... I'm neglecting my duties.

Do you think I was coming on a bit strong?

I just want a little bit of a sorbet on the side.

You know, you and me, we make quite a team.

Do you fancy coming man-shopping with me?

Oh, I'm already spoken for.

Ooh! Very distinguished.

He's my roast beef.

THEY GIGGLE

You up to no good?

Always.

We've only got the registrar till one.

She doesn't look like she's in a hurry.

Karen kept me sweating for 40 minutes. Wedding car broke down.

And that was before mobile phones.

Yeah. I was bricking it.

I'm going to phone Ayesha.

Can I get you anything else?

No, thank you. Maybe an escape route.

-Sorry?

-Nothing.

So, are you a...friend of the bride or the groom?

Neither, really. The bride is a work colleague,

but I don't know either of them that well.

Are you OK?

Er, yeah. Do you know? I...

I think I might need some air. Excuse me.

Right...I see.

Well...

thanks for letting me know.

Well?

Barry...

Everyone, I-I have some news...

Unfortunately...

it's bad news.

-They're outside!

-LAUGHTER

Your faces!

Right, I'll get the registrar.

Come on!

I'm shaking.

It's just like the first drop of a rollercoaster.

Once you're through that, you'll be fine.

Do you know? when I was a little girl,

I used to dream about getting married.

-I was beginning to think I'd missed the boat.

-See? Dreams do come true.

He's a good man, isn't he?

He'll look after you.

I'll be fine when I see him. I was just being daft before.

You had me going there, for a minute.

Right then, ladies, all set?

Valerie?

Would everyone stand for the bride, please?

MUSIC: The Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston

It's started.

I thought you weren't coming.

-You look lovely, Valerie.

-Thank you.

Good afternoon and welcome to Rivendale Hotel

on this very special day.

The place where you are met has been duly sanctioned,

according to law, for the celebration of marriages.

Marriage, in this country today, is for the joining and union

of two people, voluntarily entered into for life,

to the exclusion of all others.

We are here today to celebrate the union and the joining in marriage

of Barry Norman Biglow and

Valerie Delores Pitman.

Oh, before we continue,

if any person here present

should know of any lawful impediment

why these two persons may not be joined in matrimony,

please declare it now.

Phew!

I do.

Hold your horses, love. We haven't got to that bit yet!

No, I mean it.

What are you talking about?

I can't do this.

She's not thinking straight. She's been ill.

I can't marry you.

I think perhaps you ought to take a few minutes together alone.

Nothing's changed for me, the way I feel.

Yes, well, it has for me.

(Do you really want to do this here?)

I didn't want to be on my own.

If I was going to die...

I wanted this.

The dress, the amazing party, the big send off...

But not me.

You are a lovely person, Barry.

Give me a chance, Valerie...

Please? I can make you happy.

I'm not the girl for you.

You want someone...

reliable...

punctual, and I would be late for my own funeral.

I'd drive you up the wall.

But the most important thing is...

..I just don't love you.

I have been...

very selfish and stupid...

..and I have used you horribly.

It was a lovely dream, but you deserve so much better.

You deserve something real.

I'm sorry.

Well...

Thanks for coming, everyone.

Erm... There's cake...

if you want some, and flowers.

No point wasting everything.

Thanks.

Excuse me.

Can you talk some sense into my son?

-What happened?

-Turns up Saturday morning, black and blue.

Told me he'd given a statement.

Well, I hope he went straight to A & E.

I wonder how Mr Biglow is? Does anybody know?

If you ask me, he's had a lucky escape.

This is the proof we needed. This'll shut Dr Richmond up!

Why don't I go in and speak to him?

Surprise.

-Look who's back.

-Morning.