Episode 3 In the Club

-I asked you not to be late.

-We're up to our eyeballs.

-Join the club.

I was going to check her blood pressure when Diane came in...

I got distracted.

-Tell me what's going on.

-I'm a childminder.

-She's a surrogate for two lads I clean for.

-Mum!

We need to try and stop the flow of blood from one twin to the other.

-I sorted moving back with my parents!

-I don't want to live with

your parents, Simon! We're grown-ups!

# Thinking, what a wonderful world

# Yeah

# Thinking, what a wonderful world

# Ooh, ooh

# Watching as the colours light the Earth

# Thinking, what a wonderful world

# Yeah

# Thinking, what a wonderful world

# Hee, hee

# Ooh, ooh-ooh. #

'Well, all my friends that had their babies at the same time as me

'have either gone back to work or are looking for work.'

FOOTSTEPS

Got to go. I'll be late. Got a meeting after work,

but I'll pick up a take-away on the way home. My treat.

-There's that new place on King Lane.

-OK. Cool. Yeah. Good idea.

Be back about seven. God, you look gorgeous.

Maybe I could just stay and...

Go, or you'll be late.

Bye, beautiful.

Love you.

Love you, too.

It does get a bit lonely, staying at home all day with a ten-month-old.

And sometimes, I think I'd quite like to go back to work.

'My maternity allowance finished last week

'and I don't know what I'm going to do.

'Neil is sweet, but I don't like asking him for money all the time.

'I've already dipped into my savings.'

So, I have two weeks to decide if I'm going back or not

and I'm supposed to let them know.

I'm a teaching assistant and I kind of enjoyed it when I was there.

CHILDREN ARGUE

'Problem is, I really don't think I am going to be able to leave Emily.'

KNOCKING

'I'm thinking of asking Diane if she's got a spare place.'

Careful!

CHILDREN CONTINUE TO ARGUE

-Hiya.

-What are you doing here?

-I'm really sorry, but my mum

is looking after my sister's kids, with it being the school holidays.

She's got to take my gran to the chiropodist, so can't manage Ben,

as well. I'm really stuck.

SHOUTING

-Ellie, be careful!

-I will!

-Erm...nappies and change of clothes?

All in his bag.

Oh, thanks, Diane. You're a life-saver, honestly!

You are. I didn't know what to do! I know you've got your hands full

-with the kids being at home and...

-Has he had his breakfast?

-Yes.

-He's fed and watered.

-Come on, love, finish your Coco Pops.

There's a good girl.

Listen, erm...I wanted to say that

I'm really sorry about being late last time.

It won't happen again.

-Did you manage to pick Rick up?

-No, she didn't. Dev did.

-You all right?

-Oh, hello! I didn't expect to see you!

Well, I live here, got nowhere else to go(!)

-Oh, it's lovely to see you.

-He has to take Hope for an assessment

-this morning.

-Yeah, so I'd better get on. Listen, what number do

-whites go on?

-Eh, three, but don't put any bleach

or fabric conditioner in.

-Are the twins in the other room?

-Yeah. They were getting all grizzly,

-so I put them down for a nap.

-It's not time for their nap, Rick,

-and you'll have to wake up Hope, cos you have to leave soon.

-All right!

-I'll stick to the routine.

-It's not a routine, otherwise, is it?!

He just doesn't get it.

Are you all right?

I didn't sleep a wink last night.

Every time Hope has an assessment, I just expect bad news.

Why? She's doing really well.

-But she's behind all the other babies.

-So what?

But I've read stuff on the internet and Kim's blog.

Emily's doing so well.

Honestly, Diane, don't read it. Most prems turn out fine.

Hope is doing really well.

I know it sounds stupid, but the other day, I was wondering

-if she could hear me properly.

-If you have any worries,

now is the time to talk to the doctor about it.

-Right, I'll put my shirt on and wake Hope up.

-This assessment's as much for you

as it is for Hope, to put your mind at rest. So, stop worrying.

I...brought you money.

-Listen, I'm sorry for...

-No, honestly, it was all my fault.

I should have left when I was going to and everything would have been,

I don't know...much better.

BABY GURGLES

-Do you want to go to Diane?

-Go on.

-Eh!

-There you go.

-I'm going to see Rosie and her new baby now.

-How is she?

Yeah, great. Just takes everything in her stride.

The baby's umbilical's had an infection, so I'm just going

-to check that it's healed.

-Give her my love.

-I will.

Bye, gorgeous, you be a good boy for your Auntie Diane. OK?

-See you later.

-See you later.

Bye-bye, darling.

Bye-bye.

Right, then, what shall we do today?

Shall we do some finger painting with Ellie and Sam?

Yeah? How about you?

Yeah?

'I don't think I'd trust anybody other than Diane to look after her.'

And you're doing so well with your flash cards, aren't you?

You can say six words now. Come on, darling, what's this?

Say it for Mummy.

Come on, Emily. B-b-b...

Bowl. Bowl.

EMILY GURGLES

Oh, you're so clever!

'I remember Roanna saying to me, "Blink and they're grown up."

'I don't want to look back and think I missed any stage

'of her growing up. That's all for now.

'Post me a comment.

'Tell me if you'll be a stay-at-home mum or go back to work.'

-There we go!

-Oh, you look lovely! That colour really suits you.

-Thanks, darling.

-Is it another interview?

-No, no.

It's my oldest son. He's struggling at uni.

Thinks he's made the wrong degree choices. I just need to talk to him

-and make sure he's not making a mistake.

-We had all that with Simon.

It was awful!

He hated medicine.

His father insisted he had to finish his training.

-He was really miserable about it.

-Kyle's only in his first year,

so if he's not happy, we don't mind cutting our losses.

Well, go and sort it out. Don't you worry.

BABY CRIES

It's all right. I won't be long. Stay with Granny.

We'll go to the park, go and feed the ducks.

-Bye, darling.

-Bye, sweetheart.

It's all right! Ooh, what's that?!

You're going to have hurry up or you'll be late. Her bag's all ready.

Red book's in front pocket and can you remember to ask about her hearing?

-Her hearing's fine, love.

-Can you just mention it?

She's either ignoring me or can't hear me properly.

-She sleeps with her eyes half-open. It's really freaky.

-That as well.

We checked that on the internet. It's nothing to worry about.

I know, but can you just mention it, just to be safe?

-All right, I'll try and remember.

-And she has this funny shudder.

I don't know if it's normal, but can you just ask about it?

And she is definitely smaller than all the other babies her age.

-Can you ask him when she'll catch up?

-I'll not remember all this!

This is bloody stupid. If you want to ask questions, you take Hope

-and I'll stay here.

-I can't do that.

-Why not?

You'll be back in two hours, with all your questions answered.

It makes sense.

Sam and Ellie are here to help me out. Go and put your mind at rest.

-I'll look after her and help Dad.

-Exactly.

Right. All right. I'll be as quick as I can.

-Emergency contact numbers are on the fridge door...

-Fine.

-Er... Be good for your dad. I love you all.

-All right. Go on.

-See you in a bit.

-See you!

-Right...can you build me a house?

A nice big house that I could sleep in.

Go on! Let's see what you can build me, then.

Thanks very much. Thank you.

-Hi.

-Thought you weren't coming.

Sorry, I had to wait for a cab. Simon needed the car.

-Why doesn't he buy his own car?

-Ray...

-Sorry.

I missed you.

-Where did you arrange to meet?

-I said I'd ring as soon

-as we hit Manchester.

-Shall we go, then?

-Dreamt about you last night.

-Meeting Tuesday, then?

It was a lovely dream.

I was really disappointed when I woke up.

SHE LAUGHS

-Do you want to know what we were doing?

-No.

I'd rather leave it to the imagination. Just drive.

That's settled down nicely now.

She's going to have a nice flat tummy button.

Great.

There we are.

-So, have you registered the birth?

-Eh, yeah. Jude did it.

We've called her Davina.

Aw, after Davina McCall?

No, after me dad. She was going to be called David, if she were a boy,

-so...

-How is he?

-He's in sheltered housing now

-and he's got a warden.

-Is it nice?

-Don't know. Not been to see it.

-Are they going to let you keep this flat?

-Well, where else

are we going to go? Kim and Neil have put our name down

-for a council house with a garden.

-Are you managing all right

-in the meantime?

-We get family tax credit and Jude's wage, so...

That can't be very much. I'll have a word with Louise,

see if she can get you anything else. Look, the flat's a bit

of a mess, Rosie. You've got a knife on the floor there.

She could hurt herself if she crawled on that.

I were just going to tidy up before you knocked.

-I'll do it when you've gone.

-And are you getting dressed, love?

-Yeah.

I forgot to turn the immersion heater on last night

and there wasn't any hot water this morning to get a wash.

-You haven't got much in the fridge.

-Shop's due this afternoon.

Do you get it delivered?

Yeah, I get to use my vouchers and it saves me from using the steps.

Not getting in that lift ever again.

But it's working all right now. It's fine. It's important that you

get out and get some exercise.

-Well, I'm always running around after Dinah.

-I know that, love,

but it's important that Dinah and the baby get some fresh air, too.

OK, now, look. Shall we build this up?

We go...one right there.

And build it. Yeah! You want to build it, don't you?

We'll build this really high, like that.

Oh!

Where's it gone?

Where's it gone?

Did you see that? Will we do it one more time?

Mia's done six paintings. Mum puts them on the windowsill to dry.

All right, love. We'll build this up again, like that.

Make a tall one - a really tall one.

Oh, it's going to fall, it's going to fall!

It's going to fall!

-Argh! It's gone again!

-I've washed Mia's hands.

-Can she play upstairs with us now?

-Does your Mum let her do that?

-Yeah, and it's raining outside.

-All right, love. just keep an eye on her

-for me, will you?

-Mm-hm.

-Cheers, Ells. OK, right.

We are going to build a different one, this time.

This is a special one, right? Yeah? Can you knock this one down?

LOUD GROANING

Is she all right?

I think it's started.

Oh, don't worry, love. This time tomorrow, it will all be over.

It's not passing, Mam, it's getting worse.

-Just take some deep breaths.

-Once they get you upstairs,

they'll give you some gas and air and you won't know what day it is!

I'm having an epidural. I hope they have it all ready for me.

And make sure you get Vicky to deliver for you.

-Which is Vicky?

-Blonde, 30, really pretty.

I don't like her. Someone died when she were looking after them.

-I'm not having her!

-Shelly!

-You must have got that wrong.

I don't care. I don't want her anywhere near me.

Oh, God, don't tell me it gets worse than this.

Don't think it could've been Vicky. I'd have known. When did it happen?

THEY LAUGH

Watch this.

Let me try.

Stop it!

Leave me alone!

Leave me alone!

Me, next!

OTHERS CONTINUE ARGUING

Hope Manning, for Dr Raymond, please.

Sorry, we are running late this morning, so you might be in for

-a bit of a wait.

-Yeah, OK.

Here we go.

So, your waters aren't broken and you haven't had a show?

-A show of what?

-Blood, or...?

No, nothing like that. Just bloody agony.

You're definitely in labour. You're nearly 6cm dilated,

-so you're well on your way.

-Well done, love!

-Oh, shit, I think

-I've got another one coming.

-All right.

-They seem to be about

every five minutes, so it's all going as it should.

I don't know if it's going to come out of here.

I just can't see it happening.

Should have thought of that before you agreed to it going in!

Don't worry, love. Let nature take its course.

I said I wanted an epidural on my birthing plan.

OK, sweetheart, I'll get that organised.

Oh, God, how many more of these am I going to have?!

-Quite a few, love.

-As soon as this one subsides,

-I am going to check the baby's heart rate.

-He's not the one in pain!

No, but he is the star of the show, so let's make sure he's happy

-in there.

-It's going to be all right. Just squeeze my hand.

SHELLY GROANS

-Do you want me to ring the lads?

-Oh, God, what for?!

-Last thing I need is them two flapping about!

-But you promised

-that you'd call 'em.

-Argh!

-Oh, Shell, you're breaking my hand!

-Everything all right?

-Yeah, can you get me some diamorphine?

Shelly wants an epidural. Let the anesthetist know

-that she has got another labour on the list.

-I'll get Mica on it.

I've been summoned. Got to see Cranfield again.

He wants to see me an' all. I told him we were too busy.

I said it would have to be later. It's crazy out there.

Mica is in delivery room three. You'll have to ring Sonia.

And get back here as soon as you can, cos we need you here.

-Vicky, don't worry, love, it'll be all right.

-Thanks.

-I don't want her looking after me.

-Vicky? She's a brilliant midwife.

You and your baby couldn't be in better hands.

Shall we knock it down? Are you ready? Whoo!

It's gone again! Where's it gone?

That was a big one. I think we should build it bigger and taller.

What do you think?

DULL THUD

What's going on?!

CHILD CRYING

Shall we build it again? Ellie?!

FOOTSTEPS ON STAIRS

-What's happened?

-She fell off the bed and she's hurt her arm.

-Christ! I told you to watch her!

-I'm sorry. I don't know what happened.

Are you OK?

SHE WEEPS

OK, OK, darling. I know it hurts. Let me just... Can I just feel it?

OK, OK...

(Oh, shit.)

OK, OK, OK...

It's OK. OK, I've got you.

-Hope Manning?

-Yeah.

-If you'd just like to come through,

-then we can make a start on your pre-assessment.

-Yeah.

OK, let me just put this... I know it hurts. It's OK. OK, darling.

-Let me just...

-Chocolate biscuit, your favourite.

Don't give her a biscuit! She might need an operation.

-Is it broken?

-I don't know.

Just don't give her anything. Sam, pass me the phone.

I need the phone. Pass it to me.

Don't give her nowt to eat.

All right, all right.

OK, OK, I'm sorry.

I know, I know, I know. Just hold it there.

Ellie, just support that.

Thank you. Look after these two.

OLDER CHILDREN START ARGUING

-'Hi, this is Diane. Leave a message...'

-Shit!

She's a lot smaller than her brother and some of my friends'

babies that are roughly the same age.

Right, well, the doctor will talk it through with you.

-Seems a very happy little soul.

-Yeah, I worry about that, as well.

-Is she crawling or...?

-No, she just shuffles along on her bottom,

-but she doesn't pull herself up like her twin brother does.

-OK.

If you just want to get her dressed. I'm so sorry, you might have

a bit more of a wait.

-Yeah, I will do.

-Wait for me. Listen.

-You'll ring me as soon as you've had the scan?

-Yes!

-Are they going to be taking blood again?

-I don't know.

-If they do,

tell them to be more gentle. You had a big bruise last time.

Go back inside. She's getting cold.

Get that van opened, will you? Pair of them are doing my head in.

-Have you told them to go home yet?

-Yeah.

-Such a liar, Dev Sidhwa.

-I'm going to do it.

-You keep saying that and doing sod all about it.

Telling me what to wear, what to eat.

Your mam said I shouldn't be eating pickled gherkins.

Now, I've started craving them.

She's just worried about twins, that's all. They both are.

Right, let's do it.

Why don't you just admit it? You're bloody terrified of them.

I'm not terrified of them... Just a bit frightened.

PHONE RINGS

Oh, don't answer it.

No, it's... It's Rick.

-Leave it!

-I'll answer it now, so I don't have to ring him back.

Dev! God give me strength!

Eh, Rick, mate. Hiya. We're just on the way to Jas's check-up.

Can I talk later?

Mate... Mate, what's all that noise?

I've rung Diane, she's not picking up her phone.

I don't know what to do. Seriously, I need to get her arm looked at

by a doctor or at hospital. I've got no wheels.

Can you help me out?

Shit!

PAINED CRYING

How many times do I have to tell you?

-He's nothing but trouble.

-He's me mate, Jas.

What do you want me to do? Leave some kid with a broken arm?

Bet she hasn't really broken it. And where's Diane?

Put that in there so we're all ready

for when the doctor comes and calls, yeah?

Yeah, we're ready.

Are you warm enough? I know it hurts. I know. It's OK.

Where is he?!

Got enough problems of our own, Dev. We just drop them off and head

-straight to Maternity, right?

-Right.

-I mean it, Dev!

I'm totally stressing out.

They might tell me one of my twins has died.

They are not going to say that, baby.

How do you know?

I've not felt any movement on the right side for two days now.

Cos they're probably both cuddled up round the other side, right?

Don't you worry, baby. They're just getting comfy in there.

Oh, shit, he's there waiting. He must be in a right state.

All right, he's here now.

Don't know why they couldn't just get a taxi.

Going to take you to the hospital, get your arm looked at.

All right, darling. I know it hurts.

-Sorry, pal, I hit every bloody light.

-Dev, can you have a look

-at this arm, see if you think it's broken?

-I'm not good at that

-sort of thing.

-I think Ben's pooed his nappy.

-We'll change him when we get there.

-Get her in.

OK, you all right? All right. Lift him up. All right?

I'm sorry, I'm going to lift you in. It's going to hurt a little bit,

sweetheart, but I can't help it.

-SHE WAILS

-I know, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

-Oh, thanks, mate, cheers.

-All right, everyone in?

-Yeah, let's go, mate.

-OK.

She promised she'd ring them as soon as she started.

They made me promise too.

Well, then, I suppose you could ring them

and tell them she's going to be at least a couple of hours yet.

You don't know them - they'll be straight down here.

Something like this could expose the trust to serious liability.

I was hoping that the hospital would support me.

And we will, of course.

It doesn't sound like it to me.

It sounds like you're just covering your arses.

I think maybe I should have my union rep here.

No-one's accusing you of anything or trying to apportion blame.

We're just trying to establish the timeline ahead of the inquest.

And I've told you.

I gather a friend of yours arrived with your baby son

-during the final stages of Mrs Osborne's labour.

-I don't know.

Who told you that? No, but she had already given birth.

Look, I shouldn't have even been there,

I was just helping out cos we were short-staffed.

My friend had come to drop Ben off, that is all.

So you had your own baby with you on the ward during your shift?

Well, strictly speaking, my shift was over, so...

You think that could have distracted you?

No.

Geraldine, the senior midwife, took him straight off me

and I went straight back in to check on Mrs Osborne.

No, I was not distracted

and I don't know why you're trying to make out that it was my fault.

-Just go there where the ambulance is.

-Someone's...

All right, she's all right, she's all right. We're nearly there now.

-I need the loo.

-Just wait until...

-He's pooed his pants.

-All right, Dev, quick as you can.

-Just pull up there.

-I've got it.

-This van reeks.

That's it, just stop here.

I know, darling, I've just got to get you out. OK.

You can't park that there, mate.

This little girl's hurt her arm, I think it might be broke.

-You still can't park it there.

-You just help us with our Zack.

-Mate, I can't wait for Jas's scan.

-Come on!

-Dev, tell him.

I just have, but what can I do?

-We're still early, right? I'll be two minutes, tops.

-Dev...

-Just wait here. Two minutes.

-Seriously going to kill that man.

OK.

A&E? Excuse me, A&E anywhere?

-Hey, do you know where A&E is?

-Left.

-Left? Down here? Down here.

-Sorry, mate, that way.

-What?

-Back that way, sorry.

-Come on.

Come on, that way. This way, come on.

Sorry, we're nearly there now.

-Are you sure?

-Yeah.

PHONE RINGS OUT

Keep going. You're all right.

-This, this is really interesting.

-It's an oil and acrylic mix.

-I've had it textured there with sand and tar.

-I love the colours.

It's just the sort of thing we're looking for.

Could you do me something like this only much bigger? A statement piece.

Really bold, really bright, maybe a 10x8.

I can absolutely do that.

Moneywise, tell me if you think I'm wide off the mark,

but I was hoping for around six.

-Thousand?

-Yeah.

-Well, that's...

-Were you expecting more?

Right, OK. Erm, would eight be nearer the mark?

-Absolutely bang on.

-ELEVATOR DINGS

-Nathan! Nathan!

-That'll be my partner.

She's started! Maxine just rang - she's 7cm.

We need to get down there!

Oh, erm, seems like we're going to have to go.

Not even got time to get changed to meet my own son.

I've not finished the nursery curtains, I've...

I knew I wouldn't be ready.

-If I leave you a key, you can measure up.

-Yeah.

Where's the aromatherapy candle?

I put something down, I know where it is and you move it!

-Oh, it's here.

-If you just press eight on the door pad

when you leave, the alarm will set itself.

Don't worry about me. I know what it's like.

This time last year, I was panicking when my girlfriend went into labour.

We need to stop at a shop and get flowers and a card.

Andrew, will you shut up?

PHONE RINGS

It's Simon, I'm going to have to get this.

-Whatever, do what you have to do.

-OK.

-Hi.

-Hey, yeah, I had to call - I've got a commission!

Simon, that's great! Well done.

-Listen, can I call you later?

-Yeah.

I think they're actually going to pay me eight grand.

-That's really good.

-Yeah.

He's loaded, you should see his apartment.

He's the son of the woman that Mum spoke to at the golf club.

-That's amazing.

-Yeah. He's just left me to measure up.

Him and his partner are going to have a baby

and their girl's just gone into labour.

Ro, this could be the start of something really big.

He's got other properties which he does interior designs for as well.

-Listen, I'm really going to have to go. I...

-Where are you?

Manchester. I've come up to see Kyle.

He's not happy on his course - I just want to know what's going on.

Oh, right, well, you never said.

Yeah, well, you left so early in the morning I didn't have a chance.

-Well, what about the interview?

-What interview?

The one you said you were going for.

Oh, yeah, yeah. Mm, they cancelled.

-Said they didn't want to see me again.

-Oh.

Great, well, that sounds like

they're just going to give you the job.

Or they've decided I'm not right for it

and don't want to waste their time.

Listen, Si, I've really got to go. Kyle's here now, so...

All right, well, give him my best.

-Yeah, I will.

-Love you.

You too.

-Good news?

-Yeah, yeah, I think so.

-You OK?

-Not really, no.

I'm a bloody terrible liar.

I can't remember what I've said to him from one minute to the next.

I told him I had a job interview last night

and now he thinks I've got a bloody job.

You have got a job, your old job.

With salary, holiday pay, a car when you want it.

I do want my old job back, seriously.

God, it's so hard. I just don't want it to be like this.

-Like what?

-Torn, lying.

-It's horrible.

-You told him the truth.

We're here to see Kyle. He's your son.

I just failed to mention that I was here with you.

You don't have to tell him everything.

-Did he ask?

-No.

-Well, then.

But we both know where this is headed, Ray.

Thank you.

-Did the money come into your bank?

-Yes, thank you.

That's just the first part of the settlement.

The rest should be in by the end of the month.

Thanks, Ray.

So, have you started looking at houses?

No, haven't had time.

To tell you the truth, I've been confused.

-What about?

-About everything. About what to do.

-We should really stop this, Ray, it's not fair.

-Stop what?

We're not doing anything.

We're simply trying to work out where things went wrong between us.

Don't you think we owe that to ourselves? To our kids?

For God's sake, we were inseparable for 20 years.

It was Ray and Roanna, Roanna and Ray.

Don't beat yourself up about something that's perfectly natural.

Hey. Look at you two - get a room.

Son!

-So, what's going on here, then?

-Sorting a few things out.

Well, that's great news.

-Well, this is Lydia.

-Hiya, you all right?

-I'm Ray, Kyle's dad.

-Hiya.

-We're on the same course.

Oh, hi, Lydia, very pleased to meet you.

Hiya, you too.

Can you shift this van right now, please?

I can't shift anything, I'm expecting twins.

I don't care if you're expecting quads, love,

-this bay's reserved for ambulances only.

-Charming!

-He's taken the bloody keys.

-Right.

Dial M.

Well, her weight's a little under what it should be

-and it's the same for her height.

-I know, I know.

She's a bit behind on her development.

But...

I'm very pleased to say I've no major concerns at this time,

so you've nothing to worry about.

Overall, she's doing really well and I'm confident she'll soon catch up.

Oh, my God. I can't believe it, thank you.

-Not a problem.

-I was...

Well, I was expecting bad news. I...

I can't wait to tell my husband.

Hey, tell Daddy. Tell Daddy when we get home.

Right, I'm really going to have to go, I'm going to be in so much shit.

Sorry, Dev. Thanks for everything, mate,

don't know what I'd have done without you.

Will you be all right getting back?

Yeah, I'm going to ring Diane again in a minute.

She'll be on her way home soon so she'll turn her phone back on.

Listen, I hope Jas's scan goes all right, you know,

and the babies are hanging on in there.

They will be, fingers crossed. I'll ring you when I'm leaving.

-If you're still here, I'll...

-No, mate, we'll be fine. You go.

-Thanks, pal.

-Yeah, no worries.

I think he's frightened of Jasmin.

No, he just wants what's best for her. They're having twins.

We both know how hard that is, don't we?

Mum had a right fat belly when she had Hope and Zack.

That wasn't a fat belly - she had babies in there, mate.

-Is she all right?

-We'll have a much better idea when we get

the X-ray results, but it looks like a greenstick fracture.

Don't worry, we'll look after her.

When will we be able to take her home?

Your daughter'll almost certainly need a plaster cast.

No, she's not my daughter, I was just looking after her.

-Right.

-I'm his daughter.

-Yeah.

What happened is my wife - she's a childminder -

-and I was looking after Mia when she was out.

-I see.

She might need some sedation to manipulate the bone

back into alignment, and we'll need her parents' consent for that.

All right, bloody hell. Erm...

I think I left the number on the fridge door at home.

My wife, she's here, she'll have it.

She's in the children's department with our baby girl.

Hope's having her assessment today.

-That's why my dad's looking after us.

-Yeah.

OK.

So, if you'd all like to follow me.

OK, erm, can you just grab that for us? You all right?

Yeah, it's fine.

All right. Over here.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Shit!

Have you seen my wife, mate? She was in the van.

She had a row with the car park attendant and they went inside.

Think she got tired of waiting.

I'm not going to be able to move it with that

stuck on the bloody windscreen.

-Why didn't you say anything?

-I told you not to park it there.

Sitting there eating your sandwich.

Doesn't even bloody come off.

-Vicky!

-Hiya. I saw you were booked in for your scan today. How are you?

Pissed off with Dev.

He went racing off with Rick and just left me here

and I had this barney with the car park attendant.

-What time's your scan booked for?

-Now.

And he knows how nervous I am about it.

-Well, if he's not back in time, I'll come in with you.

-Thank you.

-Hey, how did she get on?

-Brilliant.

Doctor Inman said he has no concerns and that she's doing really well.

Honestly, it was such a relief, I could have

flung my arms around him and kissed him.

-That's great news.

-Yeah.

I just hope both of mine are all right as well.

Hey.

There we go.

I thought I did the right thing. I brought her in as fast as I could.

-Could you just explain how the injury happened?

-I told you.

Now you can tell me.

Well, I didn't really see.

She was playing upstairs and then she fell off the bed.

-She was trying to jump like me and Sam.

-You were with her all the time?

-Yeah.

-We both were.

You say your wife's a registered childminder.

Yeah, she has been for the best part of a year now.

My nana comes and helps, though, sometimes.

-Have you been DBS checked?

-I don't even know what that is.

It's a police check to make sure you're fit to look after children.

No, no, I don't need to be cos I'm not the one who's looking

after them. Well, not normally.

It's my wife, I was just helping out for a couple of hours.

And now we have an injured three-year-old without

a parent or guardian and no contact details for them.

That's why I keep telling you to call my wife.

She's on floor three in the children's clinic

-with our little girl.

-Do you want me to go see if I can find her?

-No, stay there.

-I don't think you realise

how serious this is, Mr Manning.

I didn't believe it when she told me.

No, neither did I at first. It seemed unreal.

I mean, one minute she was sat up in bed laughing and then...

the next she'd gone.

You're frightening me to death.

I'm sorry, Jas.

Listen, I must have delivered thousands of babies

and I have never lost a mother once, never.

And I hope to God I never lose one again.

There has to be a proper inquest and everything.

-I've had to be interviewed.

-Oh, that must have been awful.

They go over and over it.

I suppose the trust has to decide what's best for the hospital.

I just... I just hope it wasn't something I did.

No, don't be silly.

Look, I've got to go. I've left Rick at home with all the kids.

Oh, I totally forgot!

He's over in A&E with that girl that you look after.

Yeah, she's hurt her arm.

RICK: 'We're on our way to hospital now. Call us back when you get this.'

-'He reeks!'

-'Don't worry about that.

'Mia, it's all right, we're nearly there now.'

Shit! Rick, what have you done now?

We should have just waited for the lift.

We can't wait for the lift, it's too slow.

Argh, the pain's getting worse.

I thought this epidural thing was supposed to be doing summat.

You've not had it in long, love.

You'll start getting some relief any minute, sweetheart.

Only us! Is everything all right?

Oh, bloody hell, cavalry's arrived.

-Who rang you?

-Sorry, love.

-NATHAN: How's the baby?

Baby and Mummy are both doing fine.

No, I'm not, I'm in bloody agony.

We got here just as fast as we could. Is there anything we can do?

Have you given her anything for the pain?

Er, yeah, she's had an epidural, gas and air,

diamorphine - she's had everything she can take.

It's very bright in here.

Do you not think it should be a bit darker for when baby comes out?

No, sweetheart, cos I have to be able to see what I'm doing.

-How are you both?

-Nervous.

I don't know what you've got to be nervous about,

it's me who has to shove this thing out of my fanny!

SHE SQUEALS

Is she OK?

8.5cm. The epidural should start kicking in any minute.

-Oh, it hasn't yet!

-I know what'll help.

Jasmine and neroli.

I couldn't remember where I'd put it but it's brilliant.

You won't believe how relaxing this is.

That'll be loads better(!)

You can't burn that in here - it's health and safety.

We've got gas canisters.

We got you these.

-Oh, I'll take them.

-Aww.

-I'll find you something.

-They're beautiful.

-Thank you.

Look, why don't we just give her a bit of a breather, eh?

You know, just for a little bit, until the epidural starts working.

She'll be feeling loads better then.

Be nice! Back in a tick.

SHE GROANS

Sometimes, babies go quiet when they're getting ready to be born.

It doesn't mean there's anything wrong.

Let's just see what the consultant says, OK?

-Sorry, baby, sorry. I've been waiting round the other side.

-What for?

I don't know.

Because I forgot it was this side and I had to move the van

and scrape that big sticky notice off windscreen.

-Are you going to be all right now?

-Yeah. Thanks for waiting with me.

-No, it's no problem, I'll call you tonight, OK?

-Cheers, Vicky.

-Sorry.

-One of the mums died last week after she'd given birth.

Oh, God, you're not going to start worrying about that now, are you?

-It's serious, Dev.

-How are you feeling?

-Fine.

It says "bearable discomfort" in the book I read,

and it doesn't look like that to me.

Well, they're not going to say it's excruciating agony, are they,

or nobody would ever have a baby!

-How's she getting on?

-Oh, 8.5cm and she's had an epidural.

-OK, great.

-So everything is going according to plan, then?

-Yeah.

-Lovely.

-She don't want her in there.

-Really, why not?

Somebody died the other day when she were looking after 'em

-and our Shelly were here.

-Well, I'm not surprised then.

You mean she actually died while she was in labour?

-After she had given birth.

-That's terrible. Did the baby live?

-Yes, the baby lived.

-Well, that's not too bad.

-Oh, Andrew!

I didn't mean it like that. I meant for the dad, for the woman's husband. For...

-Shall we just go back inside?

-I don't know.

She's going to be a bit yet because the epidural slows everything down.

-But you could go and sit quietly and say nowt, and you might be all right.

-We'll do that.

I've just got to go somewhere, be back soon.

Don't worry, we won't let her die.

So, this is nice.

So, are you going to come back with us, Kyle?

-No, I think we'll hang around if that's all right.

-Yes, of course.

I've got loads of revising to do. We've got our first exams coming up.

But, listen, it's great to see that you two getting on all right.

We're trying our best.

That's fantastic.

Lovely to see you, Mum, and I'm definitely home next holiday,

-so...we'll catch up properly.

-Yes, of course.

-Very nice to meet you, Lydia.

-You, too.

Thanks, Dad.

-See ya.

-Bye!

-I don't understand.

-Neither do I.

I swear to God he was in pieces on the phone. He was packing it all in.

I suppose he's met the lovely Lydia and that's what love does for you.

I'll get the bill.

What were you thinking, letting her jump on the bed? She's three!

-It wasn't Dad's fault.

-She was just jumping then she fell off.

-You should have been watching her.

-I was watching Ben and our Zack.

I haven't got eyes in the back of my head!

You have to grow them when you're looking after other people's kids.

-I knew it would be my fault.

-What am I going to tell her mum when she turns up?

-I don't know.

Mr and Mrs Manning? Rita Milligan, social services.

I am so sorry, Mrs Milligan. This is not how it looks.

OK, well, as I am sure you already know, the hospital social care

worker called us in relation to a child protection issue.

No, this is not a child protection issue. My husband...

A child was left in your care, Mrs Manning.

A child you were paid to look after under licence from the local

authority. However, you left her alone with your husband...

Look, look, it were me. I told Diane to leave.

Our daughter had an appointment this morning.

Diane didn't want to go but I made her because she was worried about her.

But what made you think you were qualified to look after somebody else's child?

I didn't know you needed bloody qualifications to look after a child!

You know, when I was a kid, my mum used to go door knocking to see

if any of the neighbours could look after me when she went to work.

-Fortunately, things have changed. I'm afraid I am going to have to report this.

-Great.

OK, then. Let's see what we can see.

The fluid levels are looking good.

Pretty much where I'd expect them to be, so that's encouraging.

-Just need to check...

-What is it?

-Looks like we have some chorioamniotic separation.

-Is that bad?

It just means that part of the placenta

has separated from the wall of the uterus.

It's every bloody time we come in here.

What else is going to go wrong?

-That's it, you're having a vasectomy.

-What, how is it my fault?

And there it is, baby A.

-Oh, Jas, look at that. Its heart beating.

-It's good, strong.

Nice and steady.

HEARTBEAT

And here is baby B.

I can't see the heartbeat.

-I can't hear anything.

-Let's keep looking.

-It's a little crowded in there.

-I can't!

-Sh, sh, shh.

HEARTBEAT

And another good heartbeat.

Yes! I told you!

-I told you. Little fighters.

-I'm trying to see baby!

If you still want to know their sex, I can tell you now, if you like?

You know, I don't know why I ever cared about that.

They are healthy, and that's all that matters.

That's why I married him!

-I do love you sometimes.

-Just not all the time, though, hey?

You drive me mad!

I love you.

-So the laser worked then?

-Well, from what I can see here, yes, it has.

-Thank you.

-What about the placenta?

It doesn't require any immediate action,

but we will keep a really close eye on you.

HE CHEERS

-Love you.

-Love you.

-Oh, got it on my bloody hand! Sorry!

-He's just excited.

-I can't believe it.

-It's your dad here.

I'm bloody proud of you.

What about when your mum looks after the kids?

She's on the licence and she's been checked.

My friend drew a picture on her pot.

We could do that tomorrow and put some sparkles on it?

She might not be here tomorrow, love.

-I forgot to ask. What did they say about Hope?

-She's here.

What the hell's she done?

I'm sorry, it's broken,

but they didn't have to give her an anaesthetic to set it, so...

My poor little baby!

-It's not as bad as it looks...

-It's a broken bloody arm!

That's bad enough!

-What the hell happened?

-She fell off the bed.

-It was an accident!

I was looking after her. It was my fault.

I don't pay you to look after my daughter. Where were you?

I was here. I had to take Hope for an appointment,

but it could have happened when I was with her. I'm sorry.

You have to bring her back in six weeks to get it taken off.

Bloody great.

-I'm really sorry.

-You're sorry?! My daughter's in plaster.

God knows how long I'm going to have to take off work for this.

-She's a bit cross.

-She certainly is.

-It wasn't Dad's fault though.

-Can I just say that you were dead brave in there.

-I know I was.

We should phone home and give them the good news.

Yes, and go somewhere and have something to eat.

I right fancy some pickled gherkins. And we can go on our own without our mums!

-Hey, Rick! Everything all right with the little girl?

-She broke an arm.

-She's got it in plaster.

-Oh, shit, poor little thing.

And we've just had a run-in with her mother.

I had a barney with a car park attendant.

-Diane, did you tell her it was an accident?

-Of course.

Did you know you've got to have qualifications to look after kids

-these days?

-No...

-Yeah.

-Looks like I'm going to be reported to the council.

-Diane, I'm so sorry.

-What are they going to do?

-I don't know. Probably read me the riot act.

-Anyway, the most important thing is Hope is all right.

-Yeah.

-Yeah, and so are both my twins.

-Oh, that's great news!

-I'm starving!

-Yeah, me too, mate. How about we grab something to eat?

Oh, we can't, mate, we can't afford it, pal.

-It's just Jas could do with a break from our mothers.

-Yeah.

-Why don't you come to ours? I'll make something.

-Are you sure?

We haven't got enough baby seats in our car, so have to cadge a lift anyway.

I'm not sure we can take Ben, though, in case it's illegal.

Yes, he's in enough trouble with leaving Amber in t'van, so...

All right, Jas, do you have to keep bringing that up?!

-Well, I tell you what, why don't me and Zack go with you?

-Yeah, OK.

-All right.

-Come on, let's go.

Mate, that's great news about Hope, though.

-And about the twins.

-Cheers, thanks.

You wouldn't have made it up about Kyle being depressed, would you?

No. Why would I do that?

So we could travel to Manchester together.

-You did, didn't you?

-No.

-Someone told them about Diane turning up.

-Well, it weren't me.

-Did they give you any idea what will happen next?

-No, I'm going to have to try and not think about it

until after the coroner's hearing.

Can you help? There something wrong with Shelly.

-I don't think the epidural's working.

-OK, sweetheart, I'm coming.

SHE WAILS IN PAIN

-That's it. That's it. Go on, take another big breath.

-I am!

The more you breathe in, the easier it'll get.

That's what it said on the DVD we sent you.

-I didn't watch the bloody DVD.

-What's the matter, love?

-Are you getting no relief at all?

-It's killing me!

-Where's me mam?

-I don't know, she headed off somewhere.

-There's still plenty in there. Who did it?

-Jane.

-She's a crap anaesthetist.

I'm just going to check on you to see what is going on.

Just let your knees flop to the side, sweetheart.

You all right there, darling?

If you can just pop them to the side like that, darling.

I can do it myself, thanks! No offence, but she's sorting me out.

It's all right, lovely, I was trying to help you. I thought your legs might have started to go numb.

Well they haven't, yet.

Why do I have to have two midwives?

SHE BREATHES HEAVILY

You don't. It's all right.

Sorry, excuse me.

There was no need for that.

She was just trying to help.

Someone died when she were looking after 'em!

You all right, love? She's just a kid.

She don't know what she's saying.

She does, she knows exactly what she's saying.

Maybe she's right, maybe I am a terrible midwife.

Maybe it's my fault that Helen died.

Now, you stop that right now, that's absolute rubbish.

I think I'm going to pack it in.

No, you're blooming not, and I don't want to hear you say

anything like that ever again, do you hear me?

You are a good midwife, one of the best,

and I've seen plenty in my time.

-You were born to do this.

-I don't think so, Geraldine.

-She's not had it, has she?

-No, she hasn't started pushing yet.

Oh, thank God, she'd have killed me. I got lost.

-This place is a ruddy maze!

-I've got to get back in.

You go and finish your break and don't think about it.

I can't think about anything else.

-Ahhh!

-Where the hell have you been?!

I'm sorry, love, I was just popping out for a ciggy

when I just saw this lass brought in who'd collapsed in Trinity Centre.

This nurse asked me to come with them, because they thought it might be Louis' mam.

-They wanted me to see if it was the same lass I saw before I found him.

-Was it her?

Well, I only saw her for a couple of seconds so it was hard to tell.

But it might have been, though. Anyway, sorry, love.

-How are you doing?

-It hurts. This pipe thing is good.

All my birthing mums love the gas and air. Can you feel that?

-Yeah, I can feel every bloody thing!

-I'm sorry, sweetheart.

-It looks like the epidural hasn't taken. It happens sometimes.

-Why me?

-Can you do it again?

-No, sweetheart, she's nearly there now.

And I reckon she's ready to push with this next contraction.

It hurts, Mam!

-I know, darling, but you are doing so well.

-Get this bloody thing out!

-It's not a thing!

-I wouldn't, love. Can you feel another one coming?

Yeah!

-Right, knees up, chin down, that's it, and push.

-Push, Shelly!

-Keep pushing!

-That's it, Shelly, push!

Don't give up, you can do it, love!

-I can't do anything, Mam!

-Lovely.

Do you know what, I think I can just see a bit of its head.

-Is it alright if they have a look, Shelly?

-Whatever. Where's my pipe?

There, there.

-Come on. That's it, sweetheart.

-Oh, God. I feel a bit...

-Nathan, are you all right?

-Just rest a minute until the next one.

-Oh...

-Are you all right?

It's OK! It's OK, just take a minute.

-Yeah?

-Yeah.

Yeah.

Oooh.

It's OK.

You know, I've read the books, and I've watched the DVDs,

but you don't...

-They don't quite prepare you for the real thing, do they?

-No.

-I mean, it's all just so...

-It's only natural.

It's OK to be a bit nervous about it. It's a big thing.

-But, listen, it's also an amazing one.

-I know, I know, just...

It's all suddenly very real.

Honestly, it's OK to panic a bit about it.

But as soon as you get your little boy in your arms,

it will all be worthwhile.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Look, I can't imagine life without my Ben.

He is the best thing that ever happened to me.

You'll love being a daddy.

-I'm sorry.

-It's OK. It's all right.

It's going to be OK. All right?

-Yeah, sorry.

-All right. It's OK! It's all right.

OK, sweetheart, keep pushing! Keep pushing!

SHE YELLS IN PAIN I can't do it any more!

-Yes, you can...

-I can't do it!

-Are you feeling better?

-Yes, you can.

Just tuck your chin into your chest again.

Come on, love, and you should be crowning with this next contraction.

-The head will be out.

-Come on, Shelly, you can do it!

One more big push!

That's it, love, that's it! Keep going, keep going... Keep pushing!

-Nearly there!

-This is incredible!

-I can't watch.

-It's all right, I'm getting it all.

Small breaths. Pants. That's it, in and out.

Small, shallow breaths. That's it.

His head's out, oh, my God!

There we go!

BABY CRIES

Oh, my God!

There you go. Beautiful!

He's here! Nathan, he's here!

I'm just going to get a towel now. Just going to get a towel.

Oh, come on, he's beautiful!

We did it, Nathan, we did it!

We? Excuse me, I did it.

EVERYONE LAUGHS

Of course you did!

He's so beautiful.

Sweetheart, there we go.

He is a beauty.

Look at his little face, look!

He's just gorgeous.

-You've got something to smile about, now it's all over, Shelly.

-Yes.

No more debt and no more 10 tonne Tessie.

Did we tell you that we're thinking about calling him Sebastian?

-Sebastian? That's a bit posh, innit?

-Well, we like it.

Who's going to hold the baby while I take Shelly's blood-pressure?

Me, I want to hold him!

-Careful with him.

-Come on.

-How are you feeling, sweetheart?

-Don't know, really.

-Glad I'm still alive.

-You were amazing.

You just try and relax and if you need anything, just let me know, OK?

-Right, shall we take Sebastian and just leave you guys in peace?

-What?

-You're not taking him now.

-Shelly.

-No...

It's too soon, I've only just had him.

If you want a few more minutes with him...

You take your time, lovely. There's no rush.

Yeah. We can wait until later when you're ready to leave, and we can take him then.

Actually, I don't think she'll be leaving tonight.

-Her blood pressure is a little high for my liking.

-Is she all right?

She'll be fine, but I'd just like to keep her in until

morning and let the doctor have a look at her before she goes home.

And to all give us a chance to get the baby all checked out.

You can pick him up tomorrow.

Oh, one night can't hurt. Trust me!

Once he starts crying, you'll wish you'd kept him longer! Come on.

Right, OK. Erm...

Well, we'll see you guys tomorrow.

Bye-bye.

-My beautiful little boy. Bye.

-See you.

It'll give you a bit of thinking time.

-Are you having second thoughts, love?

-I don't know.

Excuse me, Geraldine. Do you know where Vicky is?

-Yes, she finished about 10 minutes ago. Is everything all right?

-Fine.

The trust have made their decision. I just wanted to let her know.

She might still be in the staff room.

Thanks, love.

All right, sweetheart?

His mam makes me this gunk every morning.

And she sits there and watches me drink it, doesn't she?

-Yeah, it looks like snot!

-Has she been at yours since you had Amber?

Well, they went for a bit...

But then they came back again

when they found out I was pregnant with twins.

KNOCK AT DOOR

-That'll be Vicky for Ben.

-All right, I'll get it.

I know they're only trying to help but Amber loves them to bits.

Honestly, you should see her with them, but they're driving me mad!

Rita Milligan and Dave Carter. Can we come in, please?

Yeah, we've got guests, but come through. Diane, it's...

-The...

-What is it?

-Is there somewhere we can speak privately?

It's all right, these are my friends.

-We'll go.

-No, it's fine, stay there.

Do you have any children in your care at the moment?

Just my own and Ben, but his mum's going to be here to pick him

up any minute.

I'm sorry to have to tell you, but your husband didn't pass the DBS check.

You really should have informed us that he has a criminal record.

That's great, yeah.

I'm stuck with that for the rest of me pissing life.

It's not like it was a minor offence, it was armed robbery.

Excuse me, can I just say something...

It's not a gun or some kind of weapon...

It was my car keys and my headphones, all right?

Look. What have you come here to tell me?

Under the circumstances,

and in the light of your husband's criminal record,

the council have decided to revoke your child-minding licence.

I'm afraid we'll have to wait here till Ben's mother arrives.

(I don't believe it.)

'Thanks for all your posts today. It's really helped a lot.'

Go on, put that away now, the food is out. Emily is asleep.

Nearly done.

'Got to go cos my gorgeous man has brought home food,

'but it's great to know I'm not on my own.

'And that some of you out there are worried about handing

'your baby over to someone else to look after, too,

'but it's true, some of us can't afford not to.

'Anyway, that's all for now. I'll keep you posted.'

BABY CRIES

Sh-sh-sh-shh. Come on, darling.

Oh, my.

BABY STOPS CRYING

-I know she's going to change her mind.

-She can't, Andrew.

We've already paid her three grand.

If you go near her or make her feel uncomfortable, I'll kill you.

-Where's Mum?

-I don't know.

I've been trying to get in touch with her all day.

I knew this were coming. You want to adopt him, don't you?