Leave and Cleave Doctors

BABY CRIES

There's a good girl!

Sweet, I can't! I'm needed here.

Poor little thing was left to cry this morning - she was starving!

Oh, I'd better... Yes, I miss you too.

I'll be home as soon as I can. Bye.

Right! Well, she's just had all her baby rice!

Clever girl!

And we're just going to finish 200 mils of formula.

She was hungry, weren't you, poor thing?

Brilliant. Thanks, Mum.

Tea? Yes, please.

Oh! Good morning, beautiful.

I wasn't going to take her out till she'd finished her bottle,

you know, what with her weight?

We don't want to drop another centile, do we?

Ooh! Sorry.

Grandma's being a fusspot.

It's fine. I'll finish it with her in a minute.

Hello, my darling.

Have you had all your breakfast?

Yes, you did!

I've been thinking.

I might redecorate Ella's room this weekend, if you like?

What do you think? Oh.

I thought we could go somewhere, you know, just the three of us.

I've hardly seen you lately.

Sure, it's just you said the colour was depressing you, that's all,

so I picked up some colour charts.

We've got some really beautiful ones.

We?

Yes. Monday, was it? I met you after work.

You didn't say. Didn't I?

You didn't think to include me?

I thought you'd appreciate it.

So what's the plan?

I just look after Ella on my own all weekend?

No-o. Mum'll help if you need a rest.

Look, this was our favourite.

Isn't that lovely?

Yeah. Paint the room. I really don't care.

Morning.

Hi. Morning.

Morning, Shakib.

Er, yeah.

Did you sleep well?

It's the modern way.

Yeah, well, I'm not having any of it.

Oi! No devices at the table.

Where you going?

You said not at the table so I'm going somewhere else.

Shakib!

What's wrong with him?

Are you two up to something?

No.

There. You're lying. Your nose twitched.

Is it the girls from school? Are they posting stuff again?

No! Just...we were looking for a birthday present for you,

if you must know.

Ow! Stupid buckle.

Off out?

Mm, playgroup.

Oh! Lovely!

Does Ella want one of Grandy's special kisses before she goes?

She does?

Come on, then.

Ooh, this buckle is way too tight.

There, that's better.

Grandy loves you very much.

I'll just get you a hat.

Oh, no, no, no. She's fine. She really doesn't need one.

Oh, but the wind can really get up in September.

You see these mothers - not you of course...

the baby's freezing,

but the mums don't realise because they're kept warm walking.

A baby's immunity takes time to develop.

And that's when they've been breast-fed.

There.

All snug.

Bye-bye, darling!

Bye!

Ugh. You do it.

Everything all right?

Well... I'm just tired, that's all.

Right. Playgroup?

Hm-mm.

I thought you hated it? I do.

So why are you...

I had a thought.

I think they're doing a drop-in at the surgery today.

Seeing as you're passing, what do you think about popping in,

see if there's anything they can do to help?

You know, just have a chat about things. What things?

Anita. Come on. You.

This. Mum's been there, she recognises...

I'm not depressed.

I didn't say you were!

Come on, Ella.

Anita, we're trying to help!

You're going to have to take things into your own hands.

We should tell Mum. She'll find out.

She's, like, psychic or something.

Look.

Why are you showing me that?

It's a factory, idiot. It's the family's business.

Why hasn't Mum told us any of this?

Keep your voice down.

Which part of Pakistan is it?

Scroll down.

I can't move you to the front of the queue because you're meeting your mate for a coffee.

I'm ever so sorry.

Silly mare.

No! Sorry! Not you!

What? Next week?!

Ah, no, I've got to get my medical...

I realise it's not an emergency,

but it is urgent - I've got to get...

Thank you...

for nothing.

Mr Beesley, if you're here for the drop-in, just take a seat.

Thanks.

Karen, can you do me a favour?

Whatever it is, it'll have to wait!

Is everything OK? No, it's not OK.

I've missed the deadline for my fostering medical.

I've written the date down wrong!

It's probably because I spend half my time clearing up the mess

that the temps leave, and they get paid more than me!

And my receptionist at my surgery won't fit me in for...

Yeah, but surely...

No, no, no.

If I don't get it done today, I'm going to mess up the whole process.

And Rob's not answering the phone.

Karen, you need a medical. We work in a surgery.

Yeah, but no... I've tried here before and they don't like it.

Give it here.

Oh, Jimmi.

Is it unethical for you to do a medical for Karen?

Er, it should be your own GP, really, but I'm sure it'll be fine.

Oh, Jimmi!

Mr Walsh, please?

There, that wasn't that difficult, was it? Oh!

How can I help?

Look, I'm sorry. I can't discuss another patient with you.

It's not another patient - it's my wife.

Doesn't matter.

How long have you known us?

Mr Walsh. You should know the law better than anyone.

Now, if there's something I can help you with, fire away.

But other than that, I'll have to wait until she comes to see me,

or until I get a written letter of consent.

She doesn't accept there's a problem.

Well, then maybe it's up to you to make her see that there is.

OK. Let's look at this from another angle.

I'm not talking to you as a lawyer, I'm talking to you as a father.

And I'm telling you, I'm concerned for my child.

I don't recognise Anita.

People do strange things when...

If this post natal depression thing isn't sorted out,

Ella's safety might be at risk.

OK. I hear you.

Right, what I can do is, I'm on house calls this afternoon

so I can pop around, check how Ella's progressing.

If I get a window.

Make a window. She needs medication.

Why don't you leave the medication to me?

Mr Beesley! Oh. Jimmi! What time?

Ooh, sorry.

Mum! How'd it go?

He's going to talk to her. What are you doing here?

You know how much this business is upsetting me, seeing you like this.

I had an idea. Tell me if I'm interfering.

Go on.

Well...

I couldn't help hearing Anita saying she wanted some time alone with you.

So, I was wondering, and I think Ella's old enough now,

how about you have a weekend away and I look after Ella?

Really?

It'd be my pleasure.

One condition, though, and you can't say no.

OK. You let me pay.

No, you can't.

Well, it's too late.

Isn't this the hotel where you and Gareth had your honeymoon?

Madrid is so beautiful this time of year.

I wanted you to see it.

But you've done so much for us already. What about Gareth?

Oh, he's on one business trip after another. Don't you worry.

So all this time and our dad is in Coventry?

That's what I thought at first. But no.

Our dad's in Lahore. The family business is in Coventry.

It's being run by his brother, Zaroon.

His contact details are on the website.

You can't call him! What if Mum finds out?

I don't care about Mum! She's not telling us the full story.

Yeah - maybe for a reason.

How else are we going to find out about Dad?

It's got to be worth a try, hasn't it?

BELL RINGS

Ooh, Jimmi, got you! So - what time?

It's just that I need to let Rob know.

What time? The medical.

Medical? Oh, you want me to do it?

Oh, please! It needs urgently doing today.

I've got a lot of patients this morning,

then I'm off on house calls this afternoon. Sorry!

Right. Just popping outside to scream.

What about Daniel?

Oh, come on. He'll be fine. Sorry.

I mean, this is supposed to be for your own GP.

I know.

Well, I can't sign it without a full body check-up.

I know.

So what's in it for me?

Is that a joke?

Course it is. Lighten up.

This is all perfectly straightforward.

Oh. You'll do it?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah. Just pop your clothes on the side.

Eh? Well, we'll start with your weight.

Hang on. Don't tell me you're shy?

We've got to wait for Rob.

What time's he arriving? This afternoon.

That's no good. I've got a Social Services meeting.

Oh, for goodness' sake!

But, as luck would have it, I do know somebody who is free.

Who?

It's Zara, isn't it?

Come in. Sorry it's a bit of a mess.

Things are a bit all over the place.

BABY CRIES

Ella, shush!

You OK?

Oh... It's just... I don't know why she's crying. It might be her teeth.

I've tried everything. I've tried food, nappy, sleep.

Sometimes it's just best to leave them, isn't it?

Do you do that often?

Well, do you want to have a go? On two hours' sleep?

No, I wasn't...

Sorry. I'm just really tired.

How long have you been this tired?

Um, since I went into labour?

Mm. What about generally - your mood, appetite, that sort of thing?

I just feel...out of sorts.

Well, listen, there's no shame in asking for help.

It's quite common for a new mother to feel overwhelmed or even depressed.

What makes you think I'm depressed?

I didn't say you were.

Well, why did you mention it, then?

Er...

Hello. Dr Clay.

What's wrong?

Did you have anything to do with this?

And shouldn't you be at work?

I'm looking after Ella all day by myself, and you take

the afternoon off and spend it with your mother and not me?

It wasn't like that.

Have you told her?

What?

Mum's booked us a weekend away.

Madrid. I'll look after Ella. You two have a rest.

Really?

Thank you.

I should probably get going...

Hey, wait.

Isn't this is where you had your wedding night?

Honeymoon. You should see the bathroom. It's positively palatial!

And you've booked us the same room?

It's their best one.

Chris.

What?

Well, don't you think it's a bit...

The same bed.

Anita! What's wrong with you? Mum's trying to spoil us.

The view is absolutely breathtaking. You open the shutters and...

This ticket's got your name on it. Look, interconnecting rooms?

Well, of course I'm coming with you!

You can't expect to leave a six-month-old in another country.

Don't worry, we won't get in your way.

You'll hardly know we're there.

Is this for real?

Do you think this is normal, Dr?

Obviously, I didn't exactly know Mum was...

Yeah, I can see the logic in what she's saying.

Can you? You can't see how messed-up this all is?

Look, am I going mad, or is it normal to spend

a romantic weekend with your mother-in-law listening in?

Anita!

I don't really know the context.

The only thing that's messed up about it is your lack of gratitude.

BABY CRIES

Sorry about that,

but I suppose at least now you know what we're up against.

Why don't I put the kettle on,

let Anita calm down, and then you can talk to her?

Yeah. You put the kettle on.

But I think it's you who needs to talk to her.

Me?

All I ever do is bend over backwards to accommodate her - it doesn't help.

Chris! Don't be rude.

Maybe the nice doctor is right. Go on - you're her husband.

He never should have married her.

Right.

So, um, what's your take on all this?

Well, if you ask me, it's all down to her upbringing.

This would never happen if she was my child.

You're busy, we're busy. I mean, basically, we're healthy.

It's box-ticking, really, isn't it?

No.

Karen, obviously it's a good thing that you want to foster,

but this is not box-ticking.

The social workers need to know that you're in good health.

These poor children have been through quite enough

without you keeling over with a heart attack.

Your blood pressure is a little bit up.

I wonder why.

So, how many hours of exercise a week do you do?

Hours?

He's on his feet all day. We're not slobs.

I'm not suggesting that you are.

One or two. Probably only one.

Right. Good.

That is you done.

Karen.

Under "significant health problems"

you've made no mention of your episode of memory loss?

Everything I try and do to help, you just ruin.

A romantic weekend away with your mother?!

It's not like that. She's trying to help!

All right, she can be a bit eccentric, but she's had a...

Hard life, I know. But it means she can just behave how she wants.

Look, Chris, does nothing about this strike you as...weird?

What she's doing isn't normal.

All I know is this is supposed to be the best time of our lives,

and it's not.

Which is why I went to see Dr Clay this morning,

to see what he could do for you.

KNOCKING

Hi. Sorry, could I have a word?

I am not the problem here!

So when did you last visit your neurologist?

It's not an ongoing condition, so it's not really an issue.

The social worker knows all about it, so it's fine.

A social worker isn't best placed to assess a medical risk.

This form will be reviewed by a medical professional.

If you knowingly omit a significant health episode it could be seen as...

Zara, we're not trying to con anyone.

Still, I think it's best that you make an appointment with your consultant.

I think Dr Clay would like to talk to you

about some treatment options available for PND, is that right?

No, actually, that's not right.

I've just had a really interesting conversation with your mum, actually.

She's been showing me your baby photos.

Oh. She adores Ella.

No, I mean your baby photos. Photos of you.

Sorry. She does that.

And how long would you say that you've had this...issue?

Ages. Since Ella was about two months old?

OK, and how long has your mum been staying here, helping?

What are you saying?

I don't think this is a medical issue.

He can't see it.

Can you?!

You spend more time alone with your mother than you do with me.

That's because we owe her.

She put her life on hold and left Gareth at home so she can help us.

It was you wanted some help.

Not for ages.

Do you think it might be possible your mum is living her life through you a little bit?

Oh, thank God! At last somebody can see it!

What?

Chris, she manipulates you and you can't see it.

It was only when she met Gareth last year that you stopped being

her plus one at every event she went to!

She brought Chris up on her own, them against the world,

and she can't accept now that you have a family of your own.

That's not true.

Then why is she showing your baby photos?

She can't let you go.

I don't think we're dealing with PND here.

It's making me miserable.

I feel suffocated in my own home,

and it's like there's another woman in our marriage

and I can't talk to you about it.

You can.

Every time I broach the subject, you defend her.

You don't want to hurt her feelings because she's had such a hard life.

Then you go into a tortured sulk.

It is - it's impossible to talk to you about it.

I don't mean to. I just...

I feel like all I ever do is try to keep you and Mum happy.

She might mean well, Chris, but she's killing our marriage.

OK, I think we have a solution.

We declare the memory issue,

but we make a referral to your neurologist.

I don't want that.

Karen, you asked for my help.

You said it was an emergency, and I'm treating it as such.

From a medical perspective, my opinion is that

an appointment on the record, where hopefully you'll be signed off,

will show due diligence and hopefully put the issue to bed.

What if I'm not signed off?

I know Caroline Mockler. I'll put in a call. No. I...

I really think this is a good idea. I don't.

Well, that's a shame, because I've already done it.

I've put Ella down.

Anita never gave her a nap. That's why she was cranky.

Actually, Anita thinks it might be teething.

Nonsense.

Mum, did you show the doctor my baby photos?

He was asking about us. Don't worry, I didn't embarrass you.

He was interested.

He wanted to see how cute you were as a baby.

How are they doing upstairs?

He thinks Anita's going to be OK now, so, you know,

if Gareth wants you home...

Oh, that's wonderful.

Well, when she's feeling strong enough.

No, but if you want to go, we'll be fine.

I am not leaving my granddaughter with a depressed, neglectful mother.

When Anita is feeling strong enough.

I'm not going to overstay my welcome.

Actually, Mum, I think it might be good for us to see if we can manage on our own.

I'll take some time off and...

We're really grateful for everything you've done, but...

the doctor thinks maybe you might be living your life

a little bit through us and it would help us all to have a bit of space?

I'm living my life...

How dare he!

And is that what you think?

I...

Why don't you and Gareth take the hotel? You love Madrid.

There is no Gareth.

It's over.

What?!

When?

But you're always talking to him on the phone.

I was pretending.

I'm so ashamed.

I'll get my bags.

No! Don't. You don't have to. Stay a bit longer.

Till you're feeling better.

Do you think Zaroon will even remember us?

He's not going to forget us, is he? Especially you. I was a baby!

We've probably got loads of uncles and cousins we don't know about.

Could be our age! Be nice to have lots of cousins.

Yeah, one of them could even be a Zoella fan.

So, you up for it, then? We going to call?

Hey.

Hey.

Did you talk to her?

Hm.

Well done.

Ivy, I just want you to know that we're really grateful

for everything you've done for us.

Mum's finished with Gareth.

What? When?

Why didn't you say?

I didn't want to burden you.

Oh, Ivy, I'm sorry. That's... When did it happen?

I don't feel strong enough to talk about it right now.

I've asked Mum to stay a bit longer.

Just till she's feeling stronger.

Right.

Is that...

No, of course.

It's time for Ella's bottle. Won't make itself.

Mind out.

Actually, Mum, you didn't answer Anita's question.

Hm?

When did you finish with Gareth?

I don't know exactly.

Roughly.

Chris, time blurs when you cry yourself to sleep every night.

Sure. I just want to know if it was before you moved in here or after?

I don't know! Please try and remember!

Maybe before?

Mum, that was ages ago!

You don't get over these things overnight!

But you didn't mention it until I asked you to leave!

Actually, Mum, I think it might be a good idea for us to have some time apart.

What?

We're really grateful for everything you've done and you can come and visit any time,

but right now, I need... We need some space.

I think it'd do us all good.

You're throwing me out?

Is this how you repay me after all I've done?

And at a time when my only joy is to see Ella's face?

Mum, we're not stopping you from seeing Ella.

We just need some time alone, the three of us,

and you can't rely on us.

We?

Me. It's what I want.

I know when I'm not wanted.

Look, we'll come and visit.

Give us a ring and we'll sort out a time to bring Ella over.

Chris never used to be like this.

RINGING

Hello. Hello?

Is that Zaroon? Who is this?

Um, I don't know if you remember me, but it's Shakib, your nephew?

Shakib! I can't believe it. Is it actually you?

So tell me everything.

Where are you? What are you doing with yourselves?

And what about your baby sister, Alia?

She's not a baby any more. She's 15.

She's with me now.

15! You're making me feel old!

So, what, are you at school?

Yeah, yeah.

And where do you live?

Just in Letherbridge.

Letherbridge!? That's... We're neighbours!

Wait till I tell your dad. I can't believe this.

Let's meet up. I can drive over today!

That's probably not a good idea.

What about after school one day?

There's this cafe near the reservoir.

Yeah. OK. Me, too.

Thank you... Uncle.

What have you done?!

What I wish I'd done years ago, Alia.

We're meeting him - Monday.

What about the casino?

The casino? No way! Come on, I've never been to a casino!

Then tonight's the night!

What are you doing? Nothing. What's that?

How could you?

It's not mine! Liar.

This is a waste of time.

Wait!

I'll tell you everything I know.

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