Clean Doctors

-Ellie, please, stop!

-No!

-Just a second!

-Will you just leave me alone?

-I swear that gear wasn't mine!

Lewis?

-We're fine, mate. Butt out.

-It's me, Dr Granger.

-I know. I said we're fine.

-It doesn't look like it.

-Are you OK?

-Ellie, please.

Look, I swear that gear wasn't mine. I'm clean!

Calm down, and tell me what's going on. Lewis...?

Lewis!

It basically just means food intake.

Yeah, I know what it means.

Yeah. OK, well, yesterday wasn't a massive success.

But it's proven that small, manageable changes...

Small, manageable changes?

Tiny adjustments can make a really big difference.

Have you got some science to back up that claim?

Well, yeah, if you count the calories and you analyse your intake...

I'm not photographing my dinner, OK, Jimmi?

A lot of patients try the 5:2 diet.

And I am not going to fast like some medieval monk.

OK. Alcohol?

No, I am not giving up ale, OK? End of.

Fine. Do you know what? Why am I even bothering?

If you've got absolutely no willpower, then...

Hang on a minute.

Did I note a little bit of a challenge there, Jimmi?

You can't even go a day without drinking.

OK, I have a will of iron.

If I chose to, I could go 50 years without beer!

50 years? OK, fine. Prove it. Fine. Go one month alcohol-free.

OK. Not a problem. And at the end of that one month,

you will pick up my bar tab. Agreed?

Deal, yeah. Except it starts now.

HE SCOFFS

Might as well remortgage your house cos I am going to...

You can see from the profit and loss margins,

business has dipped across all three of those ranges.

Ellie?

Yeah.

Look, love, I know when you get your feet under this desk, you'll

have your own ideas about how to carry the company forward.

-But in the meantime, you need to focus on what we're doing...

-PHONE RINGS

Switch it off. Don't torture yourself.

I feel bad just ignoring him.

It's for the best.

-He was doing so well here. I don't get it.

-I know.

There's no way we could give him another chance?

I took a risk on Lewis because I wanted to help him,

but he's obviously using again.

And to bring drugs into work...well, he crossed the line.

I just can't get my head round it.

Bottom line is he's still an addict.

He has to want to stop. You can't make him.

Everything was so good between us.

We were talking about moving in together.

Oh, love. I'm sorry.

Look. You've still got your old dad. I'm not going anywhere.

We'll get through this.

PHONE RINGS

Marie?

Right, OK.

Right. I'll be right down.

I just need to talk to her for a minute, yeah?

Look, I'll be in and out, I swear.

I'm not going to be a problem.

Bill! I really need to speak to Ellie.

-Just two minutes.

-She doesn't want to see you.

Bill, please! I swear that stuff wasn't mine.

It's too late.

Please, just give us another chance.

-Stay away from the building and stay away from my daughter.

-Please...

I'll call the police if I have to.

-Bill...

-Marie?

OK! OK, I'm going.

When it says her foster placements were unsuccessful,

I wonder what that means exactly.

It explains further down.

Yeah, I know, but it's not very clear.

Not to you, obviously.

I just want to know what kind of kid this is

so we can be prepared.

It is only a stopgap, remember?

She's not going to be here very long.

I know, but I do want her to be happy while she is!

I mean...

I bet there's a lot that's gone on that's not in these notes.

Yeah, well, whatever. She's had a crappy time,

she's been shunted around ever since her mum let her down.

-But they are trying to find her a permanent placement.

-I know!

All we can do is give her our support her without getting

too involved because it won't help if we get upset about her situation.

I'm not upset!

The chances are she is going to arrive resentful or angry or even aggressive.

But whatever, we can handle it.

Will you quit lecturing me?

I was sitting next to you at the same training sessions!

-OK!

-Perfectly aware that it's going to be tough.

Miss Pitman, it is Mrs Tembe again.

Can you please call me back as soon as you get this message?

Thank you.

Lewis?

I know what it looked like this morning, but it's not what you think.

You OK?

Cheers.

HOOVER OFF

What are you doing?

I know you have high standards, love,

but this is the third time you've cleaned in here this morning.

-Is it?

-I think the technical term is displacement activity.

I was thinking - will I hide these, just in case?

Why? She's a teenage girl, not a violent gangland killer!

Why don't you sit down?

DOORBELL RINGS

Ohh! You go, you go, you go!

OK.

No, I'll go, I'll go!

Ooh! What do you think?

-W-W-Will we both go?

-Come on!

-Ooh!

So, I don't get it.

Ellie's father knew your history when he gave you the job,

but he still took a chance on you.

Must have changed his mind.

Come on, Lewis. We know each other better than that.

OK.

I was accused of having drugs in my locker at work.

What drugs?

Heroin. But it wasn't mine. I swear!

Whose were they, then?

I don't know. Somebody trying to set me up.

Lewis, you've come so far!

You got through rehab, the methadone course, you got your licence back,

-a job.

-I knew you wouldn't believe me.

It's not that, it's just...

But I thought Ellie would.

Who would want to set you up?

I'm not sure. But I've been clean, honest.

Did the firm call the police?

-No.

-Why?

Ellie must have convinced her dad not to.

You've spoken to her since?

No. She wouldn't answer her door or the phone this morning.

That's why I waited for her.

What a mess.

No booze? You're kidding?

You're having a dry month? That's proper detox.

You might find it a struggle.

Well, good for you.

The thought of a Friday without a glass of wine at the finishing line...

-Since when did you ever wait for a Friday?

-True.

All right. Well, thank you, ladies. You've really boosted my morale(!)

Oh, I'm sorry, Al. Look, you know what? You can be very determined.

And if you want it badly enough...

This is the thing, Emma. I don't want it at all, not in any shape or form.

It's just the thought of losing a challenge to Jimmi.

That's intolerable to me.

Well, there's your motivation. Prove him wrong.

Yeah. And if you're really up for a challenge,

I'm starting a new exercise class tomorrow.

It's called Beboxalula - boxing to a beat. Looks like fun.

Why don't you come along?

Say it again. Bebox...alula?

Really? I love a pun just as much as the next man,

but that ain't happening!

Sounds right up MY street.

-Let out my inner Rocky.

-EMMA CHUCKLES

I don't understand why this is happening to me.

Come on. How long have we known each other, eh?

It's not like you to give up so easily,

especially when you're in the right.

You're not listening to me. It doesn't matter what I do or say.

Bill doesn't believe me, neither does Ellie.

I've lost everything, like that. And what for? I haven't done owt!

If there's even the slightest chance of you starting to use again,

we need to organise some counselling straight away.

Lewis, your whole life, things have been stacked against you -

growing up in care, your addiction. But you've overcome it.

OK? You're going to do it again.

What you've got to do, is you've got to convince Bill that you're innocent.

And Ellie, too.

Yeah, you're right.

OK. So, let me organise a urine test for you.

If you can go back to them with some evidence...

Do you think it'll work?

Yeah. If you've got proof, why not?

I just need to talk to Ellie. She knows me better than anybody.

If I can convince her that I'm not lying...

-Hold on. Let me organise the test first for you.

-Thanks for everything.

-No, no, wait!

-I can't.

HE SIGHS

..Thank you.

Right. Hannah, would you like a cup of tea?

Maybe some juice. Or something to eat.

Actually, you probably just want to take your bag upstairs, don't you?

Sorry. I'm a bit nervous. Up to you.

Why don't we kill two birds? You go and check your room out

and I'll put the kettle on.

I'll give you a hand with your bag.

Do you want me to take that...?

-Ellie!

-Lewis?

I'm not leaving till you hear me out.

You can't be here.

I promise you that gear weren't mine.

If I'd been using again, you'd already know about it.

It was in your locker.

Yeah? Did you see it for yourself?

No, Dad flushed it. To protect you.

I've not touched anything, not since the day I met you.

Look, I don't know what's going on, but...on my life,

I swear I'm telling you the truth.

Look...

-Please, Ellie.

-Right. Get him out!

Wait!

-I warned you!

-Ellie!

It's OK, sweetheart.

Ellie!

So, you've got your own telly. There's the remote.

Cupboards here, you've got your wardrobe over there.

-Just put your stuff wherever you want.

-OK. Thanks.

You hungry yet?

Yay! Good. So, what do you fancy?

Don't mind.

OK. As long as it comes with chips and nothing green?

Really, what do you fancy? What's your favourite?

Pizza...?

Yay! OK.

Erm...

Right, well, I'll leave you to get your stuff sorted and I'll give you

a shout when it's ready.

OK?

Get off me! Bill!

There's going to be no more warnings!

Just let me talk to her.

Stay away from Ellie or I'll have you locked up.

-Are we clear?

-I'm clean, Bill!

Is it cash you're after? Is it?

Come on. How much will it take? Name your price.

This is you done all this, isn't it? Eh?

Take him out. He's high as a kite!

You can't do this!

Dad!

That's it! He assaulted me.

I'm calling the police.

Well... Whatever else, she's going to be easy to feed.

How does she seem otherwise?

-Quiet.

-Well, give it time.

She's polite enough. Maybe all your doom-mongering was wrong.

She's barely through the door yet.

Oh, stop being so negative.

I'm not, I'm being realistic.

We know she's here because she's had problems.

Social Services are always going to paint the worst case scenario, aren't they?

That way, they can tell you "Told you so" when it all goes belly-up.

Actually, I just think they're making us aware.

I think that she is going to settle much more quickly than people think.

You said to call if I needed you.

'Where are you?'

Police station.

I went over to talk to Ellie and her dad tried to have me chucked out.

OK?

I screwed up, I'm sorry, but it was an accident.

Lewis, look...

I know, I know, it's just... He's the one that's had me stitched up.

He didn't find no drugs. He's made the whole thing up just to try and get me out of Ellie's life.

Look, I just don't see how I can help you now.

I need you to speak to him and Ellie.

I think she believes me.

'Mr Downing?'

Please, I've got no-one else. I've got to go.

LINE GOES DEAD

Oh - I heard you turned down a round in the ring with Emma and Ayesha.

Yeah, well, I prefer to focus on a round in the pub -

one preferably paid for by you.

And the girls will go to the pub afterwards anyways.

Well, they've already booked the class now.

No. I don't do mindless violence, Jimmi.

Oh, well, I've seen your video game collection, remember?

Fortunately, unlike most people who work here,

I know the difference between fantasy and reality.

Yeah, of course. Boxing - you need guts.

Oh, yeah, of course, cos I'm a chicken now, aren't I?

No, no, you're Iron Will Man!

I don't see you at the head of the queue to pick up boxing gloves.

OK, fine. If there's any incentive, I'll go along.

Yes, that is all the incentive in the world!

If you are going, then I'm going.

Right, I'll be your sparring partner or something.

HE LAUGHS You say sparring partner,

but it's more like you'll be my punchbag.

-When I wind up that right...

-Who's that?

Who's what? Ooh, he's quick on his toes,

is old Jimmi the Jab!

I cannot wait!

-We'll be in touch.

-Thank you.

-Thanks for coming in.

-My pleasure.

Hi, there. I was hoping to speak to Ellie Richards.

Hi. Can I help? I'm Bill Richards, Ellie's dad.

And boss, for now.

Sorry, I didn't get your name?

It's Granger. Dr Granger, from the Mill Health Centre.

Oh, is Ellie all right?

That's not why I'm here.

I think Ellie's on a conference call. I'll check.

-Do you want to come through and wait in my office?

-Sure.

How about swimming? Do you fancy that?

Or the flicks?

Ah, good idea. I haven't been in ages.

I bet there's something good on.

-What kind of films do you like, Hannah?

-Any.

He always falls asleep after the popcorn, anyway.

-Do you want another slice?

-Yes, please.

Just help yourself!

I used to eat loads when I was your age.

I think you should take pity on that last bit.

Don't you think you've had enough?

It's got your name on it, go on.

What?

Erm...

Ice cream for pudding?

Sorry, she's almost done.

Was it something I can help with?

Actually, yes.

I'm Lewis Downing's GP.

-OK.

-Yeah, and I spoke to him before,

and I'm just really surprised to hear what's happened.

Well, not as surprised as me.

I took a big risk when I gave that lad a chance,

and he repays it by assaulting me!

It's just so out of the blue,

cos Lewis told me that he was getting on really well working here.

He's using again. Did he tell you that?

Obviously, he's had his past problems,

but he's put all those behind him, now.

And you really believe that?

Lewis is adamant,

and knowing him as I do...

..my instinct is that he's not lying, so, yes.

I believe him.

Look, I haven't got time to waste arguing with you about this,

nor has my daughter.

Lewis was very keen on...

your daughter. She must be very upset.

We both are.

He betrayed our trust. I should have known better.

Ellie feels the same way too, does she?

Yes. Now, if you'll excuse me...

I understand you're a very busy man, but...

..is there any way that you could tell me

who found the drugs in Lewis's locker?

It's just if I had a chance to speak to them...?

It's irrelevant who found them.

You see, the thing is I'm wondering whether it's possible

that somebody here has a grudge against Lewis?

I don't know why you're here, but if you're digging around,

trying to find a way to get that waste of space his job back,

you're on a hiding to nothing.

My daughter may be blind to who Lewis is,

but I saw his game the minute he started sniffing around her.

His game?

Oh, rich Daddy. Plenty of cash. He's a junkie leech!

He'll bleed her, and me, for all he can get.

I don't think he's that kind of...

Anything it takes to keep Ellie away from him, I'll do it.

Anything?

What?!

Ellie.

PHONE RINGS

SHE SIGHS

PHONE RINGS

PHONE RINGS

Eurgh.

'Hello, you've reached Valerie Pitman.

'Please leave me a message, and I'll get right back to you.'

BEEP

'Miss Pitman, it is Mrs Tembe.

'Are you there?!

'I was very much hoping to speak to you.

'Please can you call me back, as soon as possible?

'Miss Pitman...'

'You have one message in mailbox one.'

Just tell me the truth! Did you set him up?

I'm not talking to you till you calm down!

Stop treating me like I'm a little girl!

This is serious, Dad!

This is Lewis's life, and his future.

My concern is you, and your future.

Plus the future of the business.

You'll thank me for this in the long run.

What've you done?

I didn't plant drugs in his locker, OK?

Didn't need to, did you?

You made it up.

The whole thing.

You lied to me.

Just because you haven't found any stuff yet

doesn't mean he isn't using.

Why would you do this?

Because a little white lie now

will save you so much heartache further down the line, sweetheart.

He's a waste of space. You must be able to see it!

You could do so much better.

When I heard you on the phone to him, talking about moving in,

I had to do something.

I couldn't let you throw everything away.

He'd just suck you down with him.

I will never forgive you for this.

I've got a suggestion for you.

Call the police,

and drop the assault charges.

I've got witnesses.

So has Lewis.

You know, I don't think you want to have to deal with

an industrial tribunal case for wrongful dismissal.

Especially with such embarrassing circumstances surrounding it.

And then there's the damages.

Anyway...

I'm off down to the police station,

to speak to the arresting officer.

Might be a wise idea if you called them before I got there.

Almost there. Impressive!

You don't have to eat it all.

Just about to cross the finishing line.

-Yay! Well done.

-Had enough?

Erm...

how about a game?

Yeah, do you know any card games? No hustling, mind.

-No.

-Rummy, no?

Board games? Monopoly? Cluedo?

Jenga? Everybody loves Jenga!

-Let's go to the park for a walk.

-Ah, good idea! It's nice out, now.

I'm going up to my room.

Dr Granger?

Do you know if the police have charged Lewis?

I don't, I'm afraid.

But I did just suggest to your father that he contact them

to drop the charges.

Oh, he will. I'll make sure.

I'm so glad Lewis turned to you.

I'm really grateful.

You've been such a support to him.

Well, we all knew there'd be challenges, didn't we?

You know, he said before something about...

a promotion?

He thought it was Head of Sales, but...

..I was thinking joint partner.

He's worked so hard.

What a shame.

Look, I feel terrible.

I...

I should have trusted him.

-Are you going to see him now?

-Mm.

Could you tell him for me that...?

Look, whatever it is you want to say,

it's going to be much better coming from you.

DOORBELL RINGS

DOORBELL RINGS

Miss Pitman?

Miss Pitman, I know you are there. I can see your coat.

Oh, this is ridiculous.

Very well!

SHE SIGHS

-Doc!

-Hey. Everything OK?

Yeah.

Thank you so much. I don't know what you did, but...

Well, I can't claim full responsibility.

She knows?

Yeah, her dad admitted lying, to split you two up.

And she thinks that you're not going to be able to forgive her.

She could have believed in me a bit more.

Yeah, I think she knows that.

KNOCKING

Come in! Come in!

Come in!

Did you just knock at the front?

Because I was in the loo, so...

All right, I have sort of been avoiding you.

I've just been feeling a bit down.

-I'm just missing everyone, and the job, of course.

-Actually...

I can't tell a lie, I think it was the happiest time of my life

working at The Mill. I loved every second of it.

-Miss Pitman...

-Still, what is done is done.

No point in crying over spilt...

Talking of which, I can't even offer you a cup of tea,

because the milk is off, so...sorry.

It is fine. Please, sit down, I have not come here to drink tea.

Sorry about all this.

I am job-hunting.

Onwards and upwards!

Van driver?

I thought it might be nice to be my own boss.

-Teaching assistant?!

-Kids love me.

Gentlemen's Club dancer?

I listened to a programme about it on the radio.

You would not believe the tips they make!

Please.

So why have you come here?

Don't worry, I'm here to sign the withdrawal statement.

I wasn't worrying.

Ellie.

Let me guess.

-He wants his job back?

-SHE SIGHS

He wouldn't take it if you begged him.

Not while you're there.

And what about you? If I begged you?

Look...

Ellie, I made a mistake.

I admit it.

But I was thinking about you, your future.

I need you. The business needs you.

I know.

And I'm not going anywhere.

Good. So you'll be back in tomorrow morning?

I've just spoken to the Chairman.

He's agreed to talk to the Board today...

..about bringing forward your retirement date.

Ellie! You can't!

What?

I can't manage alone?

Don't worry, Lewis is stepping up to help me.

He is more than capable.

SIREN WAILS

As it stands,

with the agency out of business,

and the owners and the funds missing,

the police investigation, well, it has moved on.

So, as far as the practice is concerned,

the matter is now closed.

Great.

So I'm just a...

casualty of events?

It's all a little bit too little too late to be of any help to me.

Actually, that is why I am here.

Mrs Hollins, she has had to take some time off

to look after a foster child.

-At very short notice, I may say.

-Really?

I hope you are aware your colleagues and I have always thought of you

as a very important member of our team.

You have been very, very much missed.

So...

..I would like to offer you your job back at The Mill.

I don't know what to say!

I take that as a yes.

That is a lovely offer!

And I will definitely give it some thought.

The thing is...

can you afford to pay me?

You will be paid your usual wage.

No, I just meant that... having taken such a risk,

whistle-blowing on the agency, it would only seem fair -

and you're also now saving on agency fees...

..that perhaps I deserved a little bit of a pay rise?

Perhaps...

a little bit.

On one condition.

That you start first thing in the morning,

Take it or leave it.

I say yes.

Yes!

Oooh! SHE GIGGLES

Good!

-Nice combination of hook and uppercut.

-Thank you, coach.

-You're a natural!

-Eyy!

It's just for an hour or so.

-Are you going to be all right to look after Hannah?

-Mm-hm.

Ow! Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry. Are you OK?

Hiya, love.

She's vanished!

What?

Hannah. She's not in the house.