Episode 5 In the Club

Your mum was unhappy with your dad.

It didn't look like that when I went to pick up my dress.

It's hard for me and all.

He's my first grandson.

Mr Campfield told me himself

that I was suspended pending the coroner's report.

If you're going to go, Dad, I'd do it now,

before she comes back down with him.

We had a bit of a fling.

No way! You and Simon's dad?

This programme contains some strong language.

# Yeah, thinking what a wonderful world

# Hoo, hoo

# Watching as the colours light the earth

# Thinking what a wonderful world

# Yeah, thinking what a wonderful world

# Hee, hee

# Ooh, ooh, ooh

# I'm in a wonderful world. #

# Hell down, heaven down Living in the same town

# Trying to find something new

# Broken picture frame I've been frozen in

# Trying to find a better view

# This ain't me, this ain't cool This ain't what I signed up to... #

'I try my best not to judge people,

'cos basically I don't want people to judge me.'

'We're all different, and we do the best we can

'to be the best mother, partner, employee.

'But sometimes things go wrong.'

These have just come for you.

What, for me?

-Who're they from?

-I don't know, love.

# Everything is changing

# And I know, yeah... #

"Thinking of you today. Love, Chris."

'At the end of the day, we're just human beings.

'We have our strengths and our weaknesses.

'We all make mistakes.'

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

# Got to let go... #

I'm going to have to go round to the lads'. They're in a right old state.

Sebbie won't take his bottle.

I told them he didn't like formula.

I'll come with you.

'And when things do go wrong,

'you hope your friends will be there for you.'

I count myself very lucky, cos I've got good friends.

I don't know whose this is. I found it on the back of the door.

It's Neil's spare, but I'm sure he won't mind.

-Did you manage to get any sleep?

-Not really, no.

I think I passed out about four.

I'm just finishing my blog before Emily wakes up,

then I'll get us some breakfast.

Don't worry about it. I'm just going to have some coffee.

I've got to drop Emily off at Neil's mum's,

-cos I'm going to Vicky's inquest.

-What inquest?

The woman who died after she helped her give birth.

-Shit, is that today?

-Mm-hm. Don't worry, I'll explain.

I can't...I can't get there. I've got too much to sort out.

She won't expect you to be there.

Listen, thanks ever so much for giving me a bed last night

and for listening to me crapping on.

Not at all - that's what friends are for.

-I only hope I was of some help.

-Yeah, you were.

I got myself into such a state when I saw Katie and Simon together.

She might not have said anything.

They probably just bumped into each other.

But you need to sort out what it is you want.

I don't know what I want.

One minute, I want to be with Simon. One minute, I want to be with Ray.

And then, to be honest, it's nice being with someone my own age.

Sometimes, when I'm with Simon, I feel really old,

particularly when I'm with his friends.

I don't know anything about art. I haven't got a clue

-about any bands he goes on about.

-KIM LAUGHS

I mean, I've got more in common with his parents, haven't I?

I had a fling with his dad, for God's sake!

Do you think that's the real reason?

I don't know.

I suppose ever since I found out who Simon's father was,

I've just been waiting for it to come and slap me in the face.

-What have you told Simon?

-MOBILE TEXT ALERT

That's me.

Well, let's face it, how long will it be

before he finds someone his own age anyway?

Sounds like you've already made up your mind.

No, I haven't. I wish I had.

Look, see?

Six missed calls, two texts from Ray.

Two missed calls from Emma. Nothing... Nothing from Si.

Oh, my God! I'm going to have to go!

Anyone that can leave their partner with a baby and a full-time job

-needs their bloody bottom...

-Mam, he didn't just leave me!

He asked me if he could go.

Well, you should've said, "No, you bloody can't!

"You can pull your weight, like other fathers do these days!"

Your father worked a 46-hour week while I kept house and looked after you and your sister.

-I know, you told me 1,000 times!

-I'm telling you again!

-Men need to take...

-He wanted to find this woman, get a divorce,

-so we could get married!

-And you fell for it. I've never heard

-such a cock-and-bull story in all my life.

-It's true!

You're too soft! You let him walk all over you.

-They're lovely flowers, though.

-It's no good sending flowers!

He should be here supporting the mother of his child.

Oh, when I see him, I'll give him a piece of my mind!

-So will your dad and your nana!

-God, will you just leave it?

I've got enough to worry about today as it is.

-Do you think that I should wear my hair up or down?

-Up.

It looks more professional, but I hope you don't mind me saying,

I wouldn't wear too much eye-liner, though.

Right.

Sometimes she needs telling.

Thank you.

Did you get through to Katie?

No, it just keeps going to voicemail. I've tried calling everywhere I can think of.

-Issy said she left her in some bar.

-Silly girl, why did she do that?

She said she wouldn't get in the taxi.

I expect she was drunk or something.

I've rung the police, the hospital,

and I've rung all her friends I can think of.

-No-one's seen her.

-Shit!

Listen, Ray, I saw her last night.

-What? Where?

-Well, you're not going to like this,

but I went to a friend of Simon's leaving party last night.

After we'd been together?

Yeah, and she was there with Simon and his friends.

For God's sake! What was she doing with him?

I think she was just talking to him,

but I was worried that she was going to tell him about us, so I...

-I just left.

-You left our daughter with him?

-Well, he's not going to do anything to her, is he?

-How do you know?

-Ring him.

-I already have. I've rung him five times in the taxi.

-He's not picking up. I've left messages.

-Right.

Well, we're going round there.

-BABY CRIES

-Oh, I know you're hungry.

Oh, just a couple of seconds and they'll be here. Yeah!

Just a couple of seconds and they'll be here.

-CRYING CONTINUES

-Oh, thank God.

I can't keep coming round every day Here, give him that.

Oh, thanks, babe.

-And there's a bit more. I'll...

-Come on.

-I'll put it in' fridge.

-TO THE BABY:

-Oh, oh, oh.

Thank the Lord, peace at last.

The whole apartment's an absolute shit tip.

Oh, I'll have a quick whip round.

Poor little thing was starving.

-You should have enough for now.

-I'm not a milking machine!

I'm waiting for it to dry up, so I can go back to normal again.

Oh, please keep making it, I don't know what we'd do if you stopped.

It's the only thing he takes.

You should've started him on formula straight away.

How the hell were we supposed to know that? Nobody said anything.

The pair of us have been awake all night with him screaming.

-Yeah, well, that's having a baby for you.

-I thought my head was going to explode!

We went to the all-night chemists, I bought every brand imaginable -

goat's milk, soya milk - you name it, we've tried it.

I've been ringing this number that midwife gave us

all night and all morning, and it's just a recorded message.

-We were going to take him to hospital!

-We were supposed to have a home visit,

-but so far, no-one's arrived.

-Yeah, well, that's cuts for you.

You'll have to make some more of this - he's finished it already.

It's my day off today, but I will try and pop round.

Right, and nobody answered?

I see.

Aw, thanks, love What's Nana got for you?

So he has had some milk, then? Well, that's good.

Well, it's not good, it's not good,

cos we can't expect Shelly to keep expressing milk for us.

TV BLARES

Will you turn the television off, please?

Well, we'll just have to come up with something else.

I'll see you soon, love. Bye.

Right, we better go.

-Don't forget to put him down for his morning nap.

-I won't.

-I'm going to have to go round to the lads'.

-When?

-Now!

They're struggling - no-one's been to see them,

they haven't had a visit and baby won't take his formula.

So I'm going to have to go to the inquest by meself?

-I'll get there as soon as I can.

-You're supposed to be supporting me.

-I know, and I will, and I'll definitely be there.

-Good.

Well, I hope so, cos you're me star witness.

And I won't be long. I'll see you there, eh?

She was supposed to be coming with me.

I told you, you should've got your own solicitor.

What's that got to do with it, Mam? I'm not a criminal!

-Besides, me union rep's going to be there...

-Fat lot of good they'll do!

What's the matter?

I don't think I can do this.

-Course you can.

-I've got a headache. I feel like I'm going to be sick.

You've got to, love.

Oh, it's just nerves.

Do you want me to come with you?

We could get Ben ready and take him with us.

I don't want to go, Mum.

Aw!

You should've just dropped me off, Ray.

My 17-year-old daughter's missing. I'm trying to find her.

OK, you just wait here, all right? I'll go in first.

Hello?

Good morning, my dear!

Mwah! He's been an absolute angel.

He slept right through, he's eaten all his breakfast

and now he's playing with his grandpa.

We have had such a lovely time.

I did leave you a couple of messages.

Yeah, I'm sorry, Emma, er...

-Emma, is Simon still in bed?

-No. I thought he was with you!

I thought maybe you decided to have some...quality time together.

-Checked into a hotel or something.

-No.

Well, that's very strange. Did you meet him at the restaurant?

I saw him, but he was with...

Molly and some of his friends from art college?

Erm, er... Jonathan?

Simon's missing.

-What do you mean? He's a grown man, he can't go missing!

-Well...

-Did you have a row or something?

-Not really, no.

I went to the bar and I saw him, but I, I didn't feel like I...

I didn't want to spoil his fun.

They all looked like they were having a great time.

-And they were all kids.

-Jonathan!

-Well, it's true. She knows it.

Well, don't worry. He's probably had a skinful

and when he sobers up, he'll be home.

What the hell are you doin' on my parent's drive?

-Waiting for my daughter.

-Yeah?

Well, your daughter's not here, so take your fancy car and piss off!

-Well, where is she, then?

-How the hell should I know?

-Cos you were with her last night!

-I wasn't "with her".

-She gate-crashed our party. And how the hell do you know anyway?

-Roanna told me.

Was that when the pair of you were busy shagging?

-Darling, why don't you go into the sitting room...?

-I can't.

I need to get Sonny's things and find Katie and Simon.

-I'm going to have to go...

-Your daughter Katie?

Simon, where on earth have you been?

-Roanna's been worried to death.

-I'm sure she hasn't.

-Do you know where Katie is?

-Is that him back?

-See what I mean?

I'll tell you what I told your ex-husband,

who's sat out there in his car on my parents' drive.

-I've no bloody idea.

-Simon!

-Last time I saw her, she was with Ed.

I don't understand what's going on.

It's very simple, mother. Ro's been shagging her ex-husband.

-She didn't have the decency to...

-Please don't!

-I found out from her daughter.

-Can we talk in private?

-Is this true?

-Course it's bloody true!

He as good as told me himself the other day at the golf course.

No, Jonathan, that is not fair.

He asked you to leave me alone, that is all!

Leave you alone? Why would he say that?

Well, because the man's an idiot.

And you told him a ridiculous story about how I came on to you.

No, I said that you were making it difficult for me to be here.

Hang on a minute. Hang on a minute.

Are you saying my dad tried it on with you?

-Simon.

-No! I want to know.

-See, this why I didn't want to come back here,

-because I knew this would start again.

-Start what?

-You come into our family...

-There are things I can't tell you!

-It wouldn't be fair. It would be too hurtful.

-..we let you stay in our house and this is the thanks we get!

You're a home-wrecker, my dear. You will not wreck mine. Get out!

No! Let her speak.

-I want to hear what she's got to say.

-So do I.

BABY GURGLES

OK.

-Look, I am not proud of what I did.

-BABY FUSSES

I had an affair with your father a long time ago, before I met you.

-What the hell are you talking about?

-Absolute rubbish!

-When was this, exactly?

-I was 23.

I didn't know he was married. Ray told me,

-and as soon as I found out, I finished it.

-Complete nonsense!

-I didn't know he was your father until we brought Sonny here.

-Why are you listening to this garbage?

You didn't think to tell me? Fucking great.

I couldn't! I didn't know how.

What did you think was going to happen?

Right, I've heard enough of these lies!

-Don't you dare leave, Jonathan!

-I'm so sorry.

I just... I just thought it would work out!

-Clearly, I was deluded.

-Look, are you both stupid?

She's shagging her ex, wants out,

-and has concocted this story for a fast exit.

-That is not true!

Simon?

Emma, I am so sorry, you are the last person I wanted to hurt.

-Where are you going?

-I'm going to get Sonny.

You're not taking my grandson.

Get out of the car!

Listen, mate, I know...

BASTARD!

Simon! Simon!

Leave him alone!

Simon!

-BABY CRIES

-You can't just take him like that.

-Roanna, when will I see him?

-Are you all right, Ray?

-I'm fine.

-Where's Katie?

-She's not here, but I think I know where she might be.

Please, don't take him!

Emma, he's my son and I can't stay here any more,

but I promise you I'll never stop you seeing him. I'll be in touch.

-ENGINE STARTS

-Please don't take him!

I know it was the wrong thing to do and it'll never happen again.

I'd been really worried about my baby daughter and it just seemed

to make sense for me to take her to the assessment, instead of Rick.

But you could've taken Mia and the little boy you look after with you

or postponed the assessment...

I don't see what difference that would've made.

-If he can look after his own kids, then...

-The point is, Diane,

you are registered to look after other people's children.

You have been through all the procedure,

you've been through the home visit, you've been DBS checked,

-but your husband hadn't.

-Yeah.

Yeah, I get that. And, like I say, it won't happen again.

Well, we have discussed this

and I'm really pleased you put everything in writing, so, well...

We've decided to give you another chance this time.

Oh, that's great, thank you.

We are going to reinstate your licence, on the understanding that,

during the hours the children are in your care,

-your husband is not allowed on the premises.

-What?!

That's bloody ridiculous!

What am I supposed to say to him - "piss off"?

Well, perhaps he could be out trying to find himself a job.

Oh, really? Don't you think he's trying?

Perhaps it's more a case of me telling you to piss off!

Diane said she'd meet us here. She had to go off somewhere.

Well, Vicky ain't even here yet. Do you think I should ring her?

-Geraldine said she'd go to the flat to make sure she got here on time.

-Well, they're leaving it a bit late.

-What happens if they don't turn up?

-They'll have to adjourn it.

-Well, I've got Geraldine's number in my phone. We could try...

-OK.

-Diane's here. Diane!

-Oh!

I'm sorry I'm late. Thanks for waiting for me.

-We weren't waitin' for you.

-Vicky hasn't even turned up yet!

-You're joking me.

-I hope she's all right.

Yeah, he's gone, but, er, I've got my baby, so...

-I can't believe he just walked out.

-Yeah, well, he did.

I sort of knew he would.

That's why I panicked when I had him and I knew he were coming home.

Did he even look at his little face, bless him?

No. He didn't want any more kids.

He didn't really want our Shelly or Lee either.

So I knew he wouldn't take on someone else's baby.

-Well, it's his loss.

-Yeah, well...

As long as I can keep working and you guys don't mind me

-bringing him with me?

-We don't mind!

He can play with Sebastian when he's older, can't he, Nathan?

-Nathan! HE SNORTS:

-What?

-Go to bed if you're tired.

-No, I was just resting my eyes for a second.

I suppose little Louie and Sebastian are related, aren't they?

Yeah, I worked this out the other day - Louie is Sebastian's uncle.

THEY LAUGH That's totally weird, isn't it?

Hey, I meant to ask you. How's Rosie doing?

How's she coping with two babies?

Oh, her and her boyfriend are like pigs in shit, pardon my French.

They're like two kids playing happy families.

I'd love to see her.

Me and her mam were best friends before I got married.

Yeah, I remember you saying. After the row at the christening,

they moved back to her dad's flat at Poppyfield Heights.

Oh, do you know what number?

-No, but it's on the seventh floor and it looks over the city.

-Oh!

Right, here you go. I don't know what you think it's going to do.

It'll have your smell on it.

So we wrap Shelly's top around the bottle?

No, just put it near his face when he's feeding

and if you get desperate, mix some of Shelly's milk into the formula,

then gradually add more formula and less expressed.

Fantastic! I just wish someone had told us

that's what to do from the start.

That's just what I'd do, so don't quote me, and it still

might not work. But when a baby's hungry and not feeding,

sometimes you just have to use your common sense.

I'm sure it's not considered good practice, though. Aw!

- Hiya! - ALL: Hiya.

We thought you weren't coming.

Geraldine's had to go on a home visit, there was a problem.

Hey, you're going to nail this.

Oh, don't look so worried. We're all here for you.

Just keep thinking, it is not your fault.

Right.

Hiya. I'm sorry I'm late.

A 32-year-old woman, Helen Osbourne,

was admitted to St Catherine's Hospital.

-She was 37 weeks pregnant...

-Invite to Amber's Namkaran next week.

-I hope you can come.

-Thanks.

-Can you imagine what her parents are going through?

-And her husband.

I don't know how you ever get over something like this.

Ow, one of 'em's just booted me!

..after a prolonged labour, a healthy baby girl was delivered

-by midwife Victoria Brierly at 1450.

-Thank you, Dr Langford.

Now, can you tell us the findings of the postmortem, please?

Yes, um, the heart weighed 270g.

The right ventricle weighed 50g,

the left ventricle weighed 130g.

The coronary artery showed signs of atherosclerosis.

No, I don't understand any of this. It's all medical jargon.

I know, it sounds like Double Dutch to me.

-DOOR OPENS >

-..gastrointestinal, both normal...

Geraldine Parks. I'm a witness, I'm sorry I'm late.

Take a seat.

..endocrine, musculoskeletal system all normal...

I haven't missed anything, have I?

I don't think so. I can't understand half of it anyway.

-..consistent with medication given during childbirth.

-Invite to Amber's Namkaran next week.

-Was there anything to indicate she had any other kind of disease?

-No.

We looked microscopically at histological tissue and found nothing.

OK, thank you. Any further questions?

Right, if you'd like to stand down, but if you could stay in court,

-in case we need you to speak on any contributory factors.

-Of course.

Right. I'd like to ask Mrs Osbourne's husband

-to take the stand.

-COURT MURMURS

-It's just like a proper courtroom.

-Yeah, only it's Vicky that's on trial.

Poor thing, she must feel terrible. I couldn't do it.

-Who's looking after Ben?

-Her mam's looking after him.

..and nothing but the truth.

Mr Osbourne, in your own words,

could you tell us what happened after your wife had given birth?

Well, she was completely shattered, cos she'd been in labour

right through the night and had hardly any sleep.

So after she'd given birth and the midwife, Vicky,

had cleaned the baby up a bit, she gave her to Helen to hold and...

Sorry.

Take your time.

Then she went off to run Helen a bath.

The baby was, like, nuzzling up to her and...she was so happy.

We both were.

And then Helen just closed her eyes.

-HE CLEARS HIS THROAT

-I-I thought she was taking a nap.

How long was it before the midwife came back?

I don't know, it seemed like ages.

I think I must've drifted off, cos I hadn't slept either.

Do you remember the midwife taking your wife's temperature

-or blood pressure?

-No, I don't remember that.

-She was mainly concerned with the baby.

-That doesn't sound good.

-The midwife was shouting...

It doesn't sound like Vicky! She were brilliant with me.

-It's all my fault.

-Oh, stop it!

-Did it come as a shock?

-Yeah, cos there was nothing wrong with her.

She'd been really healthy right through the pregnancy.

Except she put a bit too much weight on, but lots of women do that.

Tell me about it, it's taken me a year to lose all mine.

Then they tried to resuscitate her.

But they couldn't.

At any point, was she offered compression socks?

Yeah, those long white things, she wouldn't put 'em on.

-We tried to get her to wear 'em!

-Thank you, Mr Osbourne.

-Any further questions?

-SILENCE

If you'd like to take a seat.

I'd like to ask Ms Geraldine Parks to the stand.

Hey up, that's me, I'm on.

Go, girl! Tell 'em how fantastic she is.

-Stop it, will you? You're showin' me up!

-Sorry.

-Ed, where's Katie?

-Er, Katie who?

Oh, don't act stupid!

-I know you know, because I saw you with her last night.

-Katie?

Hang on a minute, you can't just come bargin' into someone's flat!

-Katie!

-Er...

-Katie?

-We didn't do nothing, yeah?

-Get your arse out of bed...

-I couldn't get rid of her! She wanted to come with me!

Shut your foul stinking mouth before I shut it for you!

If you've laid one finger on her, so help me God, I will kill you!

I never touched her. I was pissed up, I couldn't do it - you ask her.

-She'll tell you.

-I don't know what you're making such a big deal about!

-Cos you're 17 and you lied to me!

You told me you were staying at Issy's!

-We didn't know where you were, Katie.

-So who told you?

Let me guess! Well, he should learn to keep his big gob shut,

-cos at least I'm not two-timing anyone like he is.

-Katie!

-He was snogging Miss Molly last night.

-You're lying.

-I'm not.

He thought I couldn't see him, but I watched through the window.

He put her in a taxi, they snogged and he got in the taxi with her.

I bet he were late home, wasn't he?

-Micha asked her...

-(Where's Roanna?)

-..to put the compression socks on...

(Big problems with Simon and her ex. I can't really go into it.)

Did you explain how the socks could help?

We both tried to persuade her, but we couldn't make her wear them

and, to be honest, there was no real reason for concern at that stage.

In the four years you've worked with Ms Brierly,

-you found her a competent midwife?

-Yes, very competent.

In fact, better than competent. She really cares.

It says in your statement that Ms Brierly was distracted

by her ten-month-old son being brought onto the ward

-immediately post Mrs Osbourne giving birth.

-I didn't say distracted.

-That's what it says - would you care to see it?

-All right,

I might've said that, but I didn't mean she wasn't doing her job.

-It's the first time...

-Look at the time of birth and time they found her dead!

-There's nearly 40 minutes between...

-That was my fault. I shouldn't have brought Ben to the hospital!

-..leaving a woman that'd just given birth all that time?!

-All right, can we have some order, please?!

I understand this is very emotional, but there will be time for you

to question the witness, and indeed Ms Brierly.

If the lady in the third row has something important to say?

All I want to say is that I look after Vicky's baby,

because she's managing on her own,

and I brought him to the hospital, because she were late.

-I shouldn't have done that.

-We were short-staffed!

-She's an excellent midwife!

She delivered my baby boy in the car park and I were in a right state and she got me through it,

-because she's a professional! I couldn't have done it without her.

-Yeah, she's amazing.

-She delivered my baby as well and we all love her.

-Yeah, she's the best!

All right! All right, thank you.

What?

Are there any more questions for Ms Parks?

Yeah, I've got one.

If she's so wonderful...

..then why did she let my daughter die?

OK, if there are no more questions, you can take a seat.

Ms Brierly, would you take the stand?

And nobody speaks unless I ask them to, is that understood?

Thank you.

Why did you tell him?

Dunno. I didn't think it was fair.

Fair? What the hell do you know about fair? You're 17.

What are you bothered about? You've got Mum back.

-You've got what you wanted.

-I don't know that I've got her back

and if I have, I would've liked her to have made up her own mind.

He would've dumped her anyway!

-He was well into that Molly, and Mum's old.

-Thank you, Katie.

-DOORBELL RINGS

-You can always depend on your daughter to boost your confidence.

It's true! You're old enough to be his mother, and it's embarrassing.

I like Simon, but no offence, Mum, he's too young for you.

It's not as simple as that, Katie. Simon and I have a child together.

-Yeah, I know that, I've baby-sat for you.

-Listen...

You have no idea how torn I've been between your father and Simon,

-and you had no right to play God.

-And you can't have them both!

Roanna, it's, er...

Um...

-I'm really sorry to intrude.

-What's the matter?

Simon's leaving for Florence this evening from Doncaster Airport.

Jonathan's left.

And I didn't know what to do. I just got in the car and drove...

-Oh, Emma, come on. Come in. Ray, can you, erm...?

-Yeah, sure.

-Can I get you anything?

-What do you want? Do you want tea?

-Do you want something stronger?

-Um...

-Sit down, Emma.

-Oh, anything.

You have to come home, Roanna, and persuade Simon not to go.

You are both clearly very upset, and that is understandable...

..but you do love each other.

It doesn't matter what happened before.

That's in the past.

We have to think about the future...

..and what's best for Sonny!

Please.

She seemed very happy. In fact, both Mum and Dad were,

and the baby seemed to settle as soon as I put her skin to skin. I...

I didn't think there was anything to be worried about.

Did you at any time consult her notes?

Yeah, of course.

Yeah, there were no complications during her pregnancy.

She had been a smoker,

but had given up as soon as she started trying for a baby.

She'd...she'd put on some extra weight, but, erm,

that was nothing really to be worried about,

no diabetes or anything, and, erm, well, every mother is different.

Can you explain why you failed to take Mrs Osbourne's temperature

and blood pressure immediately after she'd given birth?

Well, I... Yeah, I admit I should've taken her temperature straight away,

but, erm, blood pressure is usually high straight after,

so I like to give it a couple of minutes.

-But not 40!

-Just a reminder...

-There will be time for questions.

-No.

No, not 40, erm...

I was going to run her a bath and then go back in

and check her blood pressure, but I, erm... I got distracted.

And Geraldine - sorry, I mean Ms Parks -

looked after my son for me and I went in to turn the bathwater off

and then I went back into the delivery suite and I found Helen...

..not breathing.

Thank you.

Any questions?

My son-in-law said you stunk of alcohol!

-Were you drunk...

-I didn't.

-..when you delivered my granddaughter?

Mr Osbourne, I must remind you you are still under oath.

Did you say that to your mother-in-law?

I was upset.

I didn't know what I was saying. She smelled of something.

It might've been perfume or the stuff they clean their hands with.

-There's, er, there's definitely alcohol in the hand sanitiser!

-Yeah!

Can I have some order in the courtroom, please?

Ms Brierly?

Well, I don't know what the smell was,

-but we do have to wash our hands...

-Are you a heavy drinker?

I, erm...

I like a drink.

What sort of drink? Wine? Spirits?

Vodka.

-Had you consumed vodka or any other alcohol that morning?

-No.

I-I wouldn't be able to do my job.

I, er, have been going through a difficult time lately

and I've had a few personal problems and, sometimes, well, I have, er...

have a drink of an evening, because it helps me to forget about things.

-Like my daughter?

-No.

No, I didn't forget about Helen!

And I have... I've never been drunk, not when I'm working.

What if you were drunk the night before?

How do you know it wasn't still in your system?

Well, I don't know, but I've never gone into work feeling drunk.

Feeling drunk and being drunk are two completely different things.

You know she's a genius, that midwife.

How do they know these things?

Well, I think half the time

they just go on their instincts, you know?

She was great with me when they found out Louie was mine,

she stuck up for me. I don't think they'd have let me take him home

if it hadn't have been for her.

Er...I meant to ask Shelly when she wants to register the birth.

Well, she's not working, so she could go any day.

Good, cos we've only got six weeks to file the parental order.

Right, well, I think you've got enough milk

to be going on with, so...

Me and Louie are going to head off now.

Oh, have you got to? I feel better when you're here.

What if he starts again?

You'll be fine, honestly. Babies are tougher than you think.

-You've got four made-up bottles in the fridge.

-Four!

I think it's amazing how all that milk just comes straight

-out of her boobs.

-That's Mother Nature for you.

So it's the bottle on the left as you look in the fridge,

-and then just work your way along.

-Right. Er...

Do think you could put a note on the front of the fridge door,

or something? We've got our mums coming round later

and I'm bound to forget to tell them.

They were going to come round yesterday but we wanted some time

-on our own with him.

-Aw, I bet they're dead excited to see him.

My mum's beside herself, don't think she ever thought she'd

be a grandmother. I mean, I'm an only child.

Nathan's mum, she's got a granddaughter.

So she's going to be Grandma, and my mum's going to be Nana,

so we don't get them mixed up.

Right.

Well, I'll be back again tomorrow to clean and I might make you up some

more bottles, but you should have enough to be going on with.

Oh, fantastic. Nathan will give you a lift home.

No, no, don't be silly, I'll just get the bus.

No, we don't want you getting on the bus with the baby. Nathan!

-Yeah?

-Will you give Maxine a lift home?

Yeah, course.

So, do you think Shelly would be free to register his birth?

I mean, we could go and pick her up.

Oh, she were going to the job centre, and then she was going

to have a look round town, get some new clothes.

Right. OK.

OK, just give me a few minutes.

Sorry to call you to the stand again,

but there are a few questions that I feel still need answering.

No problem. I'm the pathologist, that's what I'm here for.

In your opinion, if Ms Brierly had taken Mrs Osbourne's temperature

and blood pressure immediately after the birth,

would it have made any difference at all?

Not really, no.

Mrs Osbourne died of a pulmonary embolism,

due to a deep vein thrombosis.

-(What does that mean?)

-A substantial clot...

I don't know, but I think it's good for Vicky.

..Ms Brierly is correct when she says that a new mother's blood

pressure could've been high from the adrenaline of giving birth.

It wouldn't necessarily have indicated

that there was something serious wrong.

Thank you. Any other questions?

Can I just ask, what causes an embolism?

Well, it's tricky, is that one. There are many things.

It could be lifestyle, if she was overweight,

how mobile she was during the pregnancy.

I've been sat here for bloody hours.

Or if she'd been on the contraceptive pill.

If she'd been a smoker or was still a smoker.

If she drank alcohol...

(Roanna drank all through her pregnancy.)

Yeah, I know. She could've died.

The truth is, we don't really know.

Do you think that there's anything I could have done,

anything possibly that could've saved her life?

Why's she asking that for? She should quit while she's ahead.

-Shut your face, I'm trying to listen.

-She refused the compression

socks earlier and you can't make someone wear them.

There'd have been no reason to give her any kind of anticoagulant,

there was no history of blood clots or cardiovascular disease.

She'd had a straightforward pregnancy

and you didn't have a crystal ball.

Thank you, Dr Langford.

Obviously, this is a terrible tragedy.

A young mother has died, her family is grieving.

We've heard the pathologist's report and the evidence of our witnesses.

Clearly, this is a situation that nobody could've foreseen

or done anything about.

So, to conclude, my findings are that Mrs Osbourne died

of natural causes.

This inquest is now over.

I'd like to thank you all for attending,

and once again, my condolences to the family.

Thank you.

I just want you to know I didn't mean to say anything about...

Don't worry about it, it's fine, honestly.

-So chuffed for you.

-I'm just pleased it's all over.

You were brilliant in there.

You were so calm, I don't know how you did it.

I was scared to death. My heart was beating like mad

and my mouth kept going dry.

I knew you'd get off.

She didn't get off, Dev. She didn't do anything wrong!

That's what I meant. Yeah, I'm going to call the guys.

I want to kill him sometimes.

It's just because you're pregnant. I was the same with Rick.

Is that it? He only has to open his mouth and he drives me mad.

Anyway, here's your invite to Amber's Namkaran next week.

-Aw, thank you.

-Bring Ben, if you like. There'll be loads of babies

and kids there.

I'm sorry for shouting out earlier, I couldn't help it,

-I were just getting so het up.

-Yeah, me, too.

Don't worry about it, it's fine.

-It was lovely, what you said. Honestly, thank you.

-I meant it.

-It's true!

-See what I mean? Look how happy he is,

ringing Rick and Simon to let them know how it went.

-Anything to get away from me.

-You're just being oversensitive.

-Oh, do you think so?

-Yeah.

Are you going to ring Chris?

No, he won't be up yet. I'm going to ring my mum, though,

and tell her we're coming back to mine.

-Let's have a party!

-We'll swing by the offy and get a load of booze.

That'll be me missing out again.

-Sorry, I keep forgetting you're pregnant.

-I'm big enough.

I know, but it just seems like you've been pregnant forever.

Tell me about it.

-I'll have to ring Laa-laa and Dipsy.

-I'll have to ring me mam.

I don't have to ring anybody.

I'm sorry about saying that you smelt of alcohol,

I was bang out of order.

Oh, don't worry about it, it's fine.

You're allowed to say whatever you want

when you've just lost your wife.

Aw, she's coming on, isn't she?

Yeah, I've called her Helena, after her mum.

Oh, that's lovely...

Listen, I found Helen's watch, she gave it me to look after.

It's in an envelope at reception, if you want to call in for it.

Thanks, I will.

I just want you to know that I agree with everything he said in there.

I don't blame you in any way.

She tried to give up cigarettes, but she found it really difficult.

I think you did the very best you could and so did Helen.

She said you were lovely to her.

I just wanted you to know that.

Right, that means a lot to me, thank you.

-Right, are you ready? Rick said he might pop over later.

-Are we going?

-Right, then!

-I'm good for a couple of hours.

I'll leave you to it.

-How did Rick's interview go?

-Yeah, he said it went well.

You're like a married couple, you two. You know more about him

-than his own wife does.

-That's cos he's me best mate.

I couldn't get through to Simon, but I left him a message.

-I'm not sure if you want to try Roanna.

-I'll call her.

-You're not coming back, are you?

-I really don't know, Ray.

All I know is I have to see him before he goes.

-Why?

-Because...

Because I do.

I wish I'd never let that bloody woman in the house now.

Ray, she's lost everyone and everything she loves.

-I know how she feels.

-No, you don't.

What do you think it was like for me when you left and Kyle went to uni?

-PHONE RINGS

-It's got nothing to do with her. I have to go.

-Three guesses who that is?

-It's Kim.

Kim, can I call you back, I'm just in the middle of something?

Yeah, yeah, course, I was just letting you know we're all

going back to Vicky's for a bit of a party cos it went well.

Yeah, she did. It was some kind of blood clot.

Coroner said there was nothing anybody could have done.

So I was just ringing to see if you and Simon wanted to join...

Yeah, it's just not a good time right now,

things are just a bit all over the place, Kim.

But will you give Vicky all my love and say I'm really pleased for her?

Is everything OK?

You sound really upset.

No, things are just a bit weird right now, Kim.

Is there anything I can do?

Listen, enjoy the party and I'll talk to you later, OK? Bye.

I'll drive you to the airport.

No, no, it's best if I get a taxi, Ray.

Take the car. You're still on the insurance. Here.

Thank you.

Just make sure you bring it back, yeah?

Don't look so worried!

I just want to check up on my friend's daughter.

She's only 16 and she's got two babies.

16? My God. She lives here?

Yeah, seventh floor.

Wow. How the hell does she manage?

I don't know. I suppose they just have to get on with it.

Thanks for the lift.

Oh, before you go! Maxine, I forgot to give this to Shelly.

Now, will you ask her to sign it and if she could get it witnessed?

What is it?

It's the parental order, it needs her signature.

And will you also ask her what day she wants to register his birth?

We can just swing by and pick her up.

Right, I'll ask her.

And I were thinking, you might need me to clean an extra day a week,

what with the baby and all the mess and everything.

-An extra day a week?

-It'd really help me out money-wise.

-You could do a morning, an extra morning a week.

-That'd be great.

And we need to work out what Sebbie's going to call me.

I mean, if your mum's Grandma.

I were hoping he'd call me Nana, but Andrew's mum wants him

to call her that, so we'll have to work something out.

Do you know what, I thought I'd be in a right state if Mickey left,

but it's really strange, I feel... I feel sort of relieved.

I can get on with my life, I don't have to worry any more.

I've made my choice and that's it.

It's funny how life has a way of working itself out.

It wouldn't be fair on Roanna if I told you.

All I'm going to say is she spent last night at mine and Neil's.

Oh, that is awful.

Out of all of us, I thought they'd be the last ones to have problems.

Yeah, me, too. I knew things weren't good,

but I thought they'd sort it out.

-All right. Cool. See you in a bit.

-CORK POPS

Oh, that sounds good.

Right, I've ordered pizza and some chips, I hope that's all right.

-Yeah.

-I've ordered eight, in case Rick turns up.

Oh, he won't because my mum'll be knackered and she'll want him

to look after the kids.

Oh, thank you.

Mm, so how's the job hunting going?

He's out there every day. I really feel for him,

but we need the money or they're going to take the house.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Yeah, well, Dev's mum's driven us both mad so we've had to give in.

I suppose it's really important to her cos she's religious,

but I wanted to do it after these two were born,

so we could enjoy it properly and celebrate.

-So it's like a christening?

-Yeah, that's right.

No, thanks I'll just have my vitamin water.

Mum wanted us to have it at the temple,

but we had to put our foot down...

Er, I put my foot down, Dev. He daren't say a thing.

I did, I said Jas would like to have it at home.

Exactly, so it's at our house, if you both want to come.

Oh, thanks, I might come with Vicky.

-That'd be nice.

-That's sweet, thanks, love.

I swear to God both our mums have been cooking and freezing stuff

-for a bloody fortnight.

-We've sent out over 30 invites.

Oh, you're not having one, then?

-No, I'm just going to stick to orange juice.

-Really?

-What's wrong with you?

-You're not pregnant, are you?

That would be nothing short of a miracle, Jasmin.

It's been that long, I think it's healing up.

-THEY LAUGH

-So how come you're not drinking?

I made a promise to myself today,

if I got off then I was going to give up the booze.

But I'd like to make a toast, though, anyway.

To Helen, God bless her.

-ALL:

-To Helen.

And the pathologist.

Well, it was her that nailed it.

And I'd also like to say that it means a hell of a lot to me

to have good friends who are there for me when the chips are down.

So, yeah, to good friends.

To good friends!

-Aw!

-Cheers.

So it were second time me and your mum went to West Leeds Youth Club.

First time, she noticed him. Second time, I went up to him

and I were like, "My mate fancies you."

And then later on that evening, he came over

and asked if she wanted to go out with him, and that were it.

So you introduced my mum and my dad?

Yeah.

Oh, love, that milk's off.

Oh, Jude's bringing some on his way home.

Oh, right, what time's he going to be back?

After his lecture finishes. It's usually between 8:30 and 9:00,

but it depends if he misses his bus

or he's got to get something from the shop.

What's he doing at college?

Two A levels, he promised his mum and dad.

Are you managing all right, love?

Yeah, I think so.

I know it looks a bit untidy, but I usually clean up on a morning

after the babies have gone down for their sleep.

So you've got a routine then, yeah?

Sort of.

Only I haven't seen my dad in ages,

not since he moved into sheltered housing.

Well, if you want to go, I'll come with you.

It'd be nice to see him.

It's a bit difficult, getting out with two babies,

and he might not remember you.

It takes him all his time to remember me.

Really, is he that bad?

He's still waiting for my mum to go visit him.

Oh, God, that's shocking, that is.

So did you adopt Louie, then?

No, no, he's mine. No, I didn't know I were pregnant

and he just popped out.

Then I panicked a bit and pretended he weren't mine,

but it's all right, it's all sorted now.

So when I first saw you at the hospital, you were pregnant?

Yeah, that's when I had him!

That's crazy.

And what about your daughter, did she have her baby?

Yeah, she did, yeah. A little boy, Sebastian, he's gorgeous.

He's my first grandchild.

She wants him to call her Nana.

Well, he can't! He's going to call my mum Nana, we decided.

It's not going to be straightforward, where Maxine's concerned.

I'm telling you, Shelly might be very happy to let go of the reins,

but her mother isn't. She wants to be hands-on.

Maybe it's not such a good idea that she works here any more.

Maybe we should let her go.

That will just make matters worse.

I think she'd do something.

Really, like what?

She's become really attached to him.

She's even asked if she can clean another day.

Oh, no way! Look, we need to solve this.

Yes, I know, exactly.

I think he's hungry, Andrew.

Shall I warm up a bottle for him?

Yeah, it's the first bottle on the left, Mum, as you open the fridge.

Nanna's going to get you your bottle, my little treasure pie.

'So it's the bottle on the left as you look in the fridge

'and then just work your way along.'

'She wants him to call her Nanna.'

I've got it.

We think of a different name for Maxine or my mum

and she becomes his third granny.

Really?

It's as simple as that? You don't mind?

I haven't got much choice, have I?

I mean he's not ours yet, is he?

No, not legally...

..but, you know, he is in here.

Me, too.

Look, we've got to be strong.

We've got to be.

And if she loves him...

Without a doubt.

Well, then, you can't have too much love,

can you?

Don't draw it all out,

save some for me and your son.

Oh, hi. Well, it's...

-It's not from our account.

-I was joking, Simon.

Your mum told me that you were going to Florence,

I thought you might like to say goodbye to Sonny.

-Yeah, I was going to...

-Don't, please.

You don't have to explain.

I knew from the moment I saw her in your mum's kitchen

-that you and Molly were going to...

-Don't give me that shit.

We were happy, I thought, you and me.

-I thought our life together was pretty good.

-It is really good.

Except you failed to tell me that you shagged my father.

I didn't know how, I didn't know where to begin...

We could've tried to sort it out, if you'd been honest..

Really?

Well, for a start, we wouldn't have moved in with my parents...

Instead, you decided the right thing to do was to shag your ex-husband,

-the man you said was obnoxious and you hated.

-I didn't think you could

handle it, Simon. I didn't know what you'd do. I was scared to tell you.

Why?

I'm not a child, Ro.

I wasn't going to stamp my feet and have some sort of tantrum.

I'll be 30 next year. I'm an adult.

I've got a son.

I'm not the person you think I am.

I was frightened you'd leave me.

Hi.

Don't worry, I haven't come to woo him away from you.

I've just come to say goodbye.

I'm not worried.

-I'm just going to go get some water.

-Yeah,

I'll catch up with you in a bit.

Don't talk to her like that, she's not done anything wrong.

Sorry.

So how long are you going for?

-A year.

-What?

But, erm, there's a break at Christmas, so I'll be home then.

It's a chance to study the great masters.

And what about your big commission?

What, filling a space on a wall?

It's not what I wanted to do.

It's not what I studied for.

And being a father?

Yeah, I know I...

Aww.

I know it's going to be hard and I'm really going to miss him,

but I've got to go away and sort myself out.

One day I'll explain to him.

Bye.

Goodbye, little man.

-Put you back in here.

-BABY CRIES

Shhhh!

You were really brave, Simon.

When I was pregnant and I was with Ray, you were so decisive,

you knew exactly what you wanted.

No, I didn't, it was all a bloody act.

I was terrified.

Terrified that you'd change your mind

or that something would happen with the baby or the pregnancy.

You don't really know me.

You think you do, but you don't.

I do know you

and you're courageous.

For a man your age, you're bloody amazing.

But the last thing I want is to stand in your way, OK?

You go to Florence and you...

have a great time...and life.

Sonny will be still here when you get back, OK, and so will I.

Thank you.

And I don't regret a thing, OK?

I'd do exactly the same tomorrow.

The time we've had together has been really beautiful

and I'll remember it all my life.

I'll always love you, Ro.

I can't believe I've messed everything up.

Come on.

-Bye.

-BABY CRIES

BABY CONTINUES TO CRY

CAR LOCK BEEPS

SHE STRAINS

SHE STRUGGLES

Oh...!

BABY CRIES IN THE DISTANCE

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

BABY CRIES

I can't believe you told them to piss off.

Neither can I, I just opened me mouth and it came out.

So how are you managing?

Jobseeker's Allowance, housing benefit and tax credit.

I just worry that he'll never get a job again

because of his criminal record.

My maternity money's finished so I'm supposed to go back to work

-next week.

-DOORBELL RINGS

-I'll get it.

-That'll be the pizzas.

Eight pizzas and one bag of chips.

Oh, my God, what are you doing here?

What's it look like? I've got a job.

Five nights a week and two afternoons on-call.

It's not great money, but it'll pay the mortgage and a bit more.

Come in.

Is that the pizzas?

Three pepperoni, four Hawaiian and one veggie. All sliced.

Look at you!

-I didn't tell 'em.

-Put them on the table, love.

Do you know him?

It's Diane's husband.

You look quiet sexy in them leathers,

are you going to bring them home?

Is that a promise?

Mine's the veggie with extra cheese.

I'm bloody starving, I didn't have any lunch.

-Ah, shit! Oh, Dev.

-What is it, baby?

Aw, there's a pain.

I think I'm having a contraction.

You can't be, you're not due,

you're booked in for a Caesarean in two weeks.

-Shit!

-Let's get you sat down, all right?

Is it like a tightening sensation, love?

No, but it bloody hurts, right down both sides.

I think we'd better get you in.

Oh, I think it's getting worse.

I'll ring Dr Stone.

Oh, shit, I don't think I can stand it again.

They said she wouldn't have any contractions if...

Dev, will you shut your face!

Somebody take him away before I kill him.

All right, Dev. Come here, come here. Get some pizza down you,

you might be in for a long night. Seriously, eat something.

-DOORBELL RINGS

-I'll go.

Could it be Braxton Hicks?

Does it feel the same as when you went into labour with Amber?

She didn't go into labour.

I was induced, me waters broke.

Hello, it's Geraldine. Can you get Dr Stone for me?

What time is it?

Yeah, it's Jasmin Sidhwa, I think she's gone into labour.

Oh, my God, when did you get back?

I got off the plane about 30 minutes ago, jumped in a cab

and came straight here.

I see the flowers arrived.

-Stupid man. What the hell was he doing there?

-I don't know.

He must have rung Simon.

I'll have to let him know.

And you say he just stepped out in front of you?

Honestly, Emma, I don't know.

I'd just left Simon, I got into the car. I was confused, I was upset.

-Roanna?

-Ray?

-Ray!

-Are you all right?

-No, I'm not.

I just completely I lost it.

I think I've done something really stupid.

OK, we'll sort it, it's fine, it's fine.

She's really quite shaken up.

I think somebody should take a look at her.

Yeah, that's a good idea. I'll have a word with one of the nurses.

So where is he?

They've taken him through to be scanned.

-Are you the lady that knocked him down?

-Yeah.

-You're Roanna Wilson?

-Just hang on a minute...

-Yeah, I'm Roanna Wilson.

-Don't say anything until...

We'd like you to accompany us to the station, if you don't mind.

-She does bloody well mind.

-She's just been involved in an accident.

-Will you let her speak for herself, please?

-It's fine. It's fine, honestly.

-Well, I'm going with you.

-Emma, will you look after Sonny?

Yes, of course. Will you let me know what's happens?

We'll ring you.

That's it, nice and gently.

-Shall I ring your mum?

-No!

You don't think anything's happened to one of my babies, do you?

Just stay calm, sweetheart, everything's all right.

There's Roanna.

Where are they taking her?

Roanna!

I'd rather you just took her now or I might not be able to...

Can someone please look at our baby son? Please.

Maxine thought it might be meningitis.

Whoa, Jas, Jas, you're having a big contraction.

Yeah, I know that!

I think I pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.