Water Works Doctors

Wake up, sleepy-head.

Camping suits you.

It's a bit bright.

That's because it's late. It's eight o'clock.

You what?

Where's Joe?

Next door having Eggs Benedict.

What? He doesn't like that sort of food.

He does now. He's got expensive tastes like his mother.

I thought he'd be upset not spending the night in a tent,

but it turns out he prefers hotels.

Joe, darling are you enjoying your eggs?

Pyromaniac.

Um... BEEPS HORN

Sorry, excuse me. Can I just get through?

Sorry, love. Burst water main.

We're going to be digging up the road.

You haven't started yet, and I'm just the other side.

That's bad luck, isn't it, Andrei?

So near but yet so far.

What do you think? Should she drive around?

I've got to open up the surgery and if I have to go all the way

round, there's going to be a queue

-of patients right round the block, so...

-You are a doctor?

Senior receptionist.

Senior receptionist(!)

-In that case, you definitely have to go the other way.

-HE LAUGHS

I'm joking. Andrei, let her through. You're lucky he's in a good mood.

He can be tough, our Andrei...

Thank you! (Twerp.)

I do try my hardest,

but honestly you're guilty until proven innocent around here.

Mrs Tembe did give you fair warning.

BELL RINGS How is that fair when she's the judge and jury?

Shh. Do you hear something?

MONASTIC CHANTING

Is it Jimmi?

Om... Muesli, muesli, granola.

Granola.

Om... Halibar shaki...

What is going on?

I'm afraid he's gone completely doolally.

Please, show some respect. Come, leave, leave.

Granola, granola.

Seriously? Come on.

Granola! You should see your faces.

-I actually thought you'd lost the plot.

-No!

Dr Clay, are you making fun of other people's religions?

Absolutely not. I was just making that up.

I was saying muesli and granola.

So you're a Buddhist now?

Let's just say, I had a really fantastic time.

It is good to have you back, Doctor Clay.

I missed you.

Yeah, me too. How're you doing?

DRILL RUMBLES

Karen, do you know what's wrong with the water?

A burst water main, but they're working on it.

It's only temporary.

Well, if it's not, then we can't open up the surgery.

Oh, OK.

Well, I'll find out what maintenance has got to say.

Engaged. I'll try another extension.

Same.

Is there any other way you could find out?

Where have you been? We've spent half the morning

waiting for you to turn up.

Been with your missus, haven't I?

With my missus? Tell her I've been looking for her.

Actually, on second thoughts, don't.

We haven't got any water.

You couldn't have given us some notice?

We have to turn it off before we can start working.

Well, how long before you turn it back on again?

An hour? I'm not sure exactly.

An hour? We'll need that long for our tea break.

What did I tell you about talking to the public? You don't.

Seriously, if you've got any questions, come to me.

This one's on work experience.

You don't know anything, do you?

Um... We just want to know how long it's going to be,

cos we've got to decide what to do with the practice.

Half a day at least.

Tell your doctors we'll do our very best but it's a big job.

It takes as long as it takes.

INAUDIBLE

Joe, slow down! We've only just had breakfast!

You want a "one, two, three"? OK.

-One, two, three!

-Woohoo!

-This is nice.

-It is. We should do it more often.

Yeah. Maybe we don't because we work too hard?

That should not be more important.

It's funny how you just happened to know this place was nearby.

There's an article about it in the Gazette just last week.

-You didn't see it?

-I didn't.

What are you suggesting? You chose the campsite.

I know, but you have to admit...

Admit what? I'm able to magically put ideas into your head?

No, of course not.

Look, Joe, there's a bridge. We can play Pooh sticks.

Good idea.

Poor Andrei can't even open his mouth.

Maybe he's just quiet.

No, it's something else. It's like he's got some hold over him.

Maybe Andrei's not allowed to work here and big mouth's

exploiting him. I've seen that before.

I think that's a bit of a leap. Mrs Tembe?

Just ringing to let you know the water works are going to take

-half a day.

-At least!

She says we're going to have to close the surgery.

I can re-direct emergencies.

She says "Yeah, thank you."

And I can stay and do telephone consultations, I guess.

OK, all right. Bye.

-Is all this for us?

-Yep. Take your pick.

They're not prayer beads, are they?

No, they're just ordinary necklaces.

-Oh, I like this.

-Oh, that looks nice.

Jimmi's brought us all presents!

How nice of him.

Are you blanking me?

What? I'm not blanking anybody.

But if I was blanking you, which I'm not...

you'd be the one who started it.

I started... Oh, OK. Well, look. We had some words. That was ages ago.

And yeah, maybe I came on a bit strong. So...I'm sorry.

-Whatever.

-Oh, come on, Al. We're supposed to be mates.

Are we?

Mates are supposed to stay in contact with each other.

There is no reason you couldn't have called

me from Thailand, cos I tried to call you many times.

We went on, like, nature walks. I lost my phone literally the first day.

It ended up in the lake or something.

And you couldn't replace it?

They don't have mobile phones in Thailand?

No, it's not that. I just didn't think about getting a replacement.

I got used to not needing it, didn't I?

"Got used to not needing it..."

I'm sorry. You're back in Letherbridge now,

where we live in the 21st century.

We have electricity and running water and everything.

I don't even see what the issue is.

Fine. I was away. Now I'm back.

Whatever it is, couldn't it have waited?

Thank you for some much-needed perspective. "Couldn't it have waited."

I bow to your moral superiority in all things from now on.

Do you want to tell me what's really going on?

I shouldn't have to.

Fine. Whatever it is, I don't need it.

Well I don't need it either!

-Neither do I.

-Well, we're in agreement.

-Yes, we are.

-Fine.

Three, two, one... Jettison!

I don't think the water wants to play with us today.

Who is throwing sticks at me?

I am going to get you!

Run! This way.

-I eat little boys for breakfast!

-No!

Hide! I'll save you.

You can't save him because I am an ogre!

Then I will turn into a good monster...who eats ogres!

-Roar!

-Oh, hang on! You're not supposed to be after me!

Why not? I like eating ogres.

I eat ogres too.

You're ganging up on me! No, wait! No!

Everything should be back to normal tomorrow,

but best to check first, yes? OK, bye.

We have got a Miss James who needs to see a doctor urgently but Sid's

popped out to see a patient.

Jimmi might be free. I'll just check with him.

Jimmi's back?! How is he?

He looks very relaxed. Course, that might be jet lag.

I'll talk to her. Karen?

Welcome home! We missed you.

Thank you. I missed you too.

I can't talk long, but Al...

God, he's going to be so glad to see you back,

Cos he's been impossible to help these last few weeks.

-One o'clock?

-Do you hear that?

-Is one o'clock all right?

-Yeah, fine. Thank you.

-Bye.

-You're busy?

-No, no. Now I'm not. Tell me all about Thailand.

Is there a Senior Receptionist in the house?

Flaming Ada...

I'll let you go.

You're here.

We're closed. Sorry. No water, remember?

It's an emergency. Andrei, show her.

Oh, flaming Ada. How did you do that?

I turned my back for a second and muggins here went and planted

his mitt on the bitumen heater.

We've got nobody here so you're going to have to go to A&E.

No time. We've got to get back or we lose our contract.

That's your problem, not mine.

And his.

Please. Just... Maybe a bandage?

-Hello, stranger.

-Oh, hey.

How was it?

It was brilliant, thanks.

You look fantastic.

Doesn't he look fantastic?

Doctor Clay.

It would be wonderful to catch up if you have the time.

Yeah, I've got time now, if you like.

No points for guessing what they're going to be talking about.

Your hands are shaking.

That's shock. That must hurt like hell...

He can handle it. He's tougher than he looks.

There is a waiting area.

No thanks. He likes having me here. Don't you, Andrei?

It'd be nice to hear from Andrei.

It's fine.

Yeah well, we need water. I think there might be some

in the kettle in the kitchen. Will you get it for me?

What?

The kitchen's down the corridor.

OK. Don't say I never do anything for you.

Did he do this?

He wanted to teach me a lesson.

Because you were talking to me?

What are you doing?

I don't know what's going on, but you need to get away from him.

-No police.

-They'll be here in a couple of minutes.

Please, just fix my hand and we'll go.

Did I miss something?

Now, I think Miss Pitman is going to need supervision

for some time to come.

I'll leave that with you.

I think you did the right thing.

I have missed you, Dr Clay.

Thank you. Shame not everyone feel the same way.

Al. He's still upset over something that happened before I went away.

I thought he'd be over it by now to be honest, but...

Dr Haskey has been through some difficult times.

He has had a lot to cope with his father passing away.

ANDREI GASPS IN PAIN

OK, we'll let that dry a second.

He hasn't got a second. Come on.

Hang on. At least let me dress it.

We haven't got time. Andrei.

He can't work. Look at the state of him.

He's milking it. Don't think I don't realise what you're up to.

It needs covering. I'll need dressings, and that's no good, so...

Where would they be?

What are you babbling about, woman?

I'm just trying to think. With the, um...

Oh, yeah. That's right. Nurse's room.

-Right, will you come and help me look for them?

-Me?

Well, he can't, can he? Come on.

Yeah, but I don't know anything about dressings, and...

Sorry, didn't see you there.

So now you know the whole story.

Yeah, it's terrible.

It has been... Traumatising.

-Hmm.

-Shattering, really.

Hmm. I wish I'd known.

What would you have done if you'd been here?

I would have shown my support. I would have listened.

That would've been lovely.

I'm here now.

Yes, you are. And I'm very grateful.

OK...

Because, really, it has been horrible.

I feel like I have been stripped

of my self-confidence, my joie de vivre, my essence, if you will.

What?

I'm sure Mrs Tembe had her reasons,

but honestly, being downgraded like that was very upsetting.

You're talking about yourself, aren't you? Why am I not surprised?

-I thought that's what you meant.

-No!

I'm talking about Al, who's just lost his dad

and I've only just found out.

Not some gobby receptionist who can't keep her mouth shut.

-Well, I'm sorry.

-Good, glad to hear it!

Just pick something.

You need something special for burns.

-What?

-Well, I don't know. I'm a receptionist.

I remember seeing something that looks like clingfilm.

-We should be in the kitchen then.

-No, because it has to be sterile.

Have a look in there. Lend a hand.

Oy, oy! Come back here!

What are you doing? Let me out of here!

-It's OK, Andrei.

-PHONE RINGS

-It's going to be OK.

I'm sorry. We're closed.

It's me.

-How...?

-I've got my mobile, haven't I?

Listen to me. You need to let me out of here.

-No chance!

-You don't understand.

I don't think you understand.

Will you just shut your stupid mouth and listen.

I can't help unless you let me out of this room.

You want to help me?

I'll spare you the details, but I can fix this if you let me.

Fix what?

Andrei... He has problems.

Al...

I just found out about your dad. I didn't know.

Funny, that.

Look, you know if I'd known,

I would have found a way to contact you, don't you?

I'm sorry.

Yeah, I'm sorry too.

But I'm finding all about how people you thought you could rely on

will just suddenly disappear.

Where are the drugs?

-MALCOLM:

-Andrei?

-Where are they?

-Not here.

-Liar.

Whatever you're doing stop!

Call the police!

He's not going to call the police.

If he does, he goes back to jail.

Isn't that right, Malcolm?

There must be something...

-Open it. Keys!

-They're only for the door.

You burned your hand on purpose, didn't you?

HE LAUGHS Now it's your turn.

In!

You have really messed up this time, you know that?

-No, you stay.

-Andrei, you're being silly, now.

-I mean it.

You need me. I can fix this. It's still not too late.

It is! I tried it your way. I can't.

So now you fix this.

Andrei!

-No! I'm sorry.

-Come back here!

Joe, it's like this, all right? You flick it from the wrist.

Look, Joe.

See?

Not like that because her wrist was stiff.

Oh, excuse me.

This is how you do it.

That's exactly the same as how I did it.

Right. Except mine bounced and yours sank.

That's rubbish.

OK. Witness. One, two, three.

Four, five, six, seven.

Right, that is it.

Everything has to be your way, doesn't it?

Only if you insist on hogging the best stones.

You wanted us to fail.

Everything that's happened. The tent, the beds...

You bought the beds!

..and not to mention the fire.

That was not my fault

Really?

You never wanted to come camping. The only reason you came

was because you knew there was a fancy hotel nearby.

I wanted us to spend time together as a fami...

We're doing it again, aren't we?

Hey, pal. Come down here. We'll practise together.

Daddy will show you.

Or Mummy.

Hey, look. This is my best stone. This one's for you. Stand up.

Ready, steady, go!

-Yes!

-Good throw.

Here, now follow it up. Get a little lower.

-Little lower in your legs. In your legs.

-I've got you. I've got you.

-One, two, three.

-That's it.

How long are we supposed to wait?

Until he's got away, moves to Timbuktu... What?

Until I say so.

He doesn't need you any more. He's got two prescription pads.

Is that what you think?

That I got his drugs for him?

I don't do drugs.

I don't have anything to do with them.

OK, sorry. I don't know why I stop here any more.

Yeah, well... We've all got our problems, haven't we?

How long have you known Andrei?

What?

You seem close.

If you're suggesting what I think you are.

No. You don't need him. You know, he...

He's obviously not right. You've got a business.

That's gone, hasn't it?

He was 18 when I met him. We were both inside.

18. That's young.

Yeah, we know that, but the system's got a different idea.

Andrei never should have been there in the first place.

He should have gone to rehab,

but he was a foreigner, and no-one was looking out for him.

He was lucky to have you.

He reminded me of my kid, Jason.

I lost him when his mother took him away from me.

-I'm sorry.

-No, I wasn't ready. She did the right thing.

Poor Andrei didn't get a choice.

He had to put up with what he was given.

-At least he had you.

-I try.

But he's got a lot of problems, does Andrei. He'd be the first

to admit that.

But what he doesn't talk about is how he got like that.

What his life was like... You can probably guess.

He's got me into some scrapes, I can tell you.

Now the parole officers say if I so much as talk to him...

-You go to jail.

-Yeah.

They don't care what he's going through.

So I thought I'd give him a job,

at least then I can keep an eye on him.

All he had to do was keep his head down.

Kids! You can't live with 'em.

You got any?

Two. I'm a foster mum as well,

so I know what it's like, looking after somebody else's.

I'm the closest thing to family Andrei's ever had.

That's why you have to make the right choice.

I'm not going to grass on him. He'd never forgive me.

I know it's hard!

It's like when your fostering, and you've got a child,

and you try to fix whatever's wrong,

and sometimes you can, sometimes you can't...

but you have to make the right choice. Not for you, but for them.

I mean, what's going to happen to him now he's got them two pads?

He's going to use whatever drugs he can get his hands on and he's

going to keep on using them,

and the police are going to catch up with him, and they will.

And what state's he going to be in?

He's going to be off his head lying face down in a gutter,

or worse, he could be dead.

So what do you want to do, Malcolm?

I need to get through, fellas. Thank you.

You OK, love? Come here.

They had to smash the lock off.

Don't worry about that.

This is my husband, Rob.

You've got a good woman there.

I understand that you've admitted to some rather serious offences,

not least at all false imprisonment.

However, you have cooperated and I am grateful for that.

Did you find Andrei?

We went to your address and he's been and left in a hurry.

All his stuff's gone.

Hang on. We don't need that, do we?

It's for camping, so if we ever...

Seriously?

You're right.

I thought you said you forgot to pack this?

I thought I had.

-Right, who wants Kendal Mint Cake?

-Me!

-And me!

Do you think Daddy deserves some?

I don't know.

Just a little bit!

Otherwise, guess who might come to town? Grrr!

Daniel!

Oh, look. It comes in a tin. It looks very funny.

It looks a bit like soap and it's really...

# Val-dera, val-dera-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha

# Val-deri, val-dera

# My knapsack on my back. #

-Are you ready?

-Yeah, I just...

Come on then, love.

I'm just being silly.

How many times have I told you not to lock yourself into rooms

with criminals?

He...he looked so lost!

Is everything OK?

I'll get you some water.

Is it fixed now?

What the...!

I was just looking for you.

Yeah? You know, you can always try me on my mobile.

It's always on. I've always got it with me. I'm never out of touch.

OK. I get it. Fine. Yeah, you're right.

I should have stayed in contact.

Sorry I didn't.

I'm sorry about your dad. I know it must have been hard.

We weren't that close, as it happens.

Sometimes it's harder when it's someone you're not close too.

-I can imagine...

-No, no.

You're projecting your own situation onto me. I'm absolutely fine.

OK. You're right.

Fine. I'm sorry. Look, I just want to be a mate, Al.

I know I haven't been.

I'm sorry.

Oh, come on. What? Did you want me to do jump into the lake?

It was filthy. The phone wouldn't have worked anyway.

Would it have killed you to try?

-It might have.

-You're a good swimmer.

I could have caught cholera? Typhoid? I could have caught

-any of those.

-Cholera and typhoid?

I know for a fact both of those are curable.

Mrs Tembe said you're supposed to put those in the right place.

I'm Shak's mum, Ruhma.

My mum's just kicked me out the house.

ROCK MUSIC

-Stevie, this is, uh...

-Winifred.

-Winifred.

I want to help you. Honestly, I do. But this is awkward.

Shak hasn't told you about me, has he?