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I need someone in my life. I need a girl to hold me tight.

Someone to make me feel, make me feel alright.

Somebody help me, yeah.

Somebody help me now.

Won't somebody tell me what I've done wrong?

I'm Marion.

Marion McKeague.

I'm the new nurse.

And you're a new roommate.

Pleased to meet you.

I'm sorry, Nurse Davenport, but there are no other rooms available.

I had no choice.

She frightened the life out of me. I thought that it was... Yes.

Well, I didn't want to wake you, considering you...

We've just finished a late shift.

I did ask her to be quiet.

If another room becomes available, we'll move her out.

But until then, you'll just have to make the best of it.

Ah, Detective Sargent.

Can I be of any help?

Actually, it's Miss Dovenport I need to see.

Is there someone we can talk?

How long have you been here for?

Forever. And you'll have to enjoy it.

Let's say it's got its perks.

Hey, that's Bobby Horrocks.

All the talent scouts are after him.

What, is he an actor?

He's a footballer.

Leeds, Manchester, Bolton, they're all trying to find him.

That lad's got the world at his feet and he's just biding his time before he

decides who to sign for.

Great position to be in, eh?

Hey, I could be in a good position myself.

I could make a few bob if I find out who he's going to sign for.

Mr Horrocks, let's come through.

Court.

I thought you said you didn't have enough to go on.

As we're taking statements from your colleagues, I'm sure all that will

The ones that were there, Francis Robinson, Alan Morris and Elizabeth

Are they working today, I mentioned?

Yes.

We'll need to speak to them.

Still, I'm at you, but I'm looking to sign with one of the bigger clubs next

month if I can find out what's wrong with me.

I think I need a tonic or something.

Right, what sort of symptoms have you been having?

Tired, out of breath.

I can't train anywhere near like I used to.

Anything else?

Nothing.

Can I have a look at your leg?

It's just some insect bites.

I don't think they're insect bites.

Have you had any sort of infection? Have you had rheumatic fever?

No. I did have quite a sore throat the other week, but it cleared up.

Right.

Hey, Ken.

Guess who I've got in here?

The Dalai Lama.

Try again.

I won't give up.

Split down the riverbank, twisted his ankle, trying to land a fish.

I caught him, though.

Mr Middleditch. Hello, Ken.

Give me a hand here.

Thank you very much, all of you.

Thank you.

Um, erythema nodosum.

It's a skin condition caused by an allergic reaction to changes in your

think streptococcal infection may have triggered it. Your sore throat.

Is it serious?

It can be.

Yes, it can lead to other things. Have you been feeling tired over all sore

joints? Yeah.

Yeah, especially in my legs.

Right, well, I'd like to keep you in with some more tea. It's just to be on

safe side.

Look, what is there to be scared of?

I just don't like talking to the police, Alan. They always make me feel guilty.

Besides that, I feel bad for not believing Stella in the first place.

If anyone should be feeling guilty, it's me.

I introduced him.

Yeah, well, I'm going to tell him exactly what I saw.

I want this bloke locked away before he attacks someone else.

I haven't yet stopped thinking about it since it happened.

It could quite easily have been me.

Well, it wasn't you, was it?

Hmm.

Well, you don't have to go to these sort of lengths to come face a visit, you

know.

I'll bear that in mind, Doctor.

Yeah, well, since you're here, we might as well make you comfortable.

Perhaps we should keep you in overnight, Doctor, just to be on the safe side.

No, I am absolutely fine. There's really no need.

You let us be the judge of that.

You're not a spring chicken any more.

More of an old goat, eh?

And a stubborn one at that. Come on.

Lizzie? My lights are up. Yes, Doctor, there's a lady in reception.

I've been trying to keep her calm, but she's seen a doctor now.

This is Dr Banner. Hi. How can I help? It's my little girl, Skye. I think

there's something seriously wrong with her.

She got sick a couple of days ago and we've tried to treat her, but she's got

worse. OK. Where is she?

Up in the moors.

It's where we live. We've got a community up there.

We try and keep ourselves to ourselves.

You said you treated her with what exactly?

A natural remedy, something for her fever.

We believe in homeopathy.

But it's done no good.

Gideon won't allow the guy to visit a hospital.

He's her father.

He started the community a few years back.

He doesn't know I'm here, but when he finds out... I'll get my bag.

There we go, Mr Middleditch.

Right, OK.

Now then, I'll get this in the fridge.

We don't want it going off now, do we? Not after all the trouble I had trying

land him, no.

Right, well, I'll be back in a few minutes with a nice cup of tea. Milk and

sugars, yeah?

Yes, you can.

What are you going to do with that?

What's it got to do with you?

Well, I was wondering if I could borrow it, just for a couple of hours.

What do you want to borrow it for?

Rather than say.

All right.

All right, all right, all right. Come here a minute.

We're men of the world, right?

Mm -hm.

Know how I got this?

I told the doctor I slipped and banged my head.

My girlfriend belted me with a pot.

What's that got to do with fish?

Well, she did it cos I won't leave the wife for her. Now, the missus is going

be in at visiting time. She's already suspicious.

I'm going to need an alibi.

I was thinking, if I could borrow the fish, that fella's rod, I could tell her

was out fishing and slipped and banged my head.

She'll never believe that. Why not? It's almost the same as what happened to

him. You'd be doing me a great favour.

No. Sorry, can't help you.

Just a couple of quid net for you.

Ah!

Well, I hope you're having a better day than I am.

Can't you be the judge of that?

an opacity to me.

Root of both lungs.

TB. Anyone we know?

Yeah, footballer.

About to turn professional.

At least he was.

Well, a career over before it's begun.

Yeah.

It's the part of the job I don't like.

Another rule, Jessica, no outsiders.

And no medicine either.

How could you?

She needs help. She can fight the infection.

She could die.

Mr. Bradley, I'm Dr. Banner from the local general practice in Elkenbury.

Your wife told me your daughter needs a doctor.

I'd like to take a look.

Please, Gideon, just this once.

I'm sorry.

It goes against everything we've strived for.

We use natural remedies or nothing.

If you'll at least let me see your daughter, I may be able to recommend

something homeopathic.

Can't until I see her.

Sorry.

You make all the decisions around here, do you?

Nobody else's opinion counts?

Of course it does. We put everything to the vote.

Really?

I didn't see a show of hands.

Why don't you take the doctor to my caravan?

I'll assemble the council.

Earth angel, stop catching flies.

Ken,

Alan, I've got a list here of things that need doing down at the nurse's

Yes, well, we'd love to, Matron, but we're very busy. We've got to fix the

sluice in the scrub room and one of Pearl's washing machines is on the blink

again. Oh.

Well, it's just that we don't want the new nurse to get the wrong impression.

You're right, Matron.

I'm sure we can find the time, can't we, Ken?

Pardon? You just leave them with us, Matron.

Excellent.

Green nymph.

Good.

Ah, now.

I don't think you're going to get this one.

There now.

Royal coachman.

Well done.

How did you know?

Read that in the middle.

I spent every weekend fishing this bay with my dad. You can get to know your

flies. I fished the same river myself when I was younger.

I suppose you've grown out of it now.

Haven't been in years.

Last time was six months before he died.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I looked after him best I could.

Until... Well, I suppose that's what made me want to become a nurse.

I was feeling kind of seasick.

The crowd called out for more.

The room was humming harder as

the ceiling flew away.

When we call out for love to drink,

the waiter brought a tray.

And so it was that later,

as the miller towed his chair,

that her face was first just ghostly.

Are you sure this is OK, Mr Middleditch?

Yes, of course, Cam.

Anything for a good cause.

I was thinking maybe I should have a word with Matron, you know, get you

into one of those private suites. You'd be a lot more comfortable.

Private suites? Oh, that sounds very grand. When did they open?

Oh, um, quite recently.

I never liked the idea of private rooms and lone suites.

This isn't Aidan's Royal Free Hospital, remember?

Yes, well, I agree with you there, but Mr Carnegie on the other end. Ah.

Yes, I'm beginning to see the picture.

Well, if there's anything I can do to make your stay here any more

you know where I am.

Oh, I'm fine, Ken.

What's good enough for all the other patients is good enough for me.

I take it Nurse Davenport has explained to you about...

The way things work round here.

If there's anything you need, you know where I am.

Thanks. Matron, actually, there was something.

Yes?

I hate to ask it, but I spent most of my money getting here.

Is there any way I could have an advance on my wages?

I'll see what I can do.

Put the cheeks on me.

I'm sorry, Doctor, but our community hasn't been tainted by the outside world

or its poisons.

And we don't plan to start now.

You're a hypocrite.

How dare you?

A diabetic hypocrite.

Since I was 20.

And your wife knows about this?

No one knows about this.

And she's not my wife.

We have a daughter together, that's all.

Free love.

You disapprove?

Only of double standards.

Don't you think if there were a natural remedy to control this condition, I'd be

taking it instead of this?

A shadow?

What kind of shadow?

Well, that's what we're trying to find out.

What does it look like to you?

It's too early to tell you. Read, Doctor.

I have to know.

It could be TB.

But we really do need to do more tests before we can be absolutely sure.

If the Scouts get wind of this, I'm finished.

Look, it's not the end of the world.

It is treatable if it's caught early enough, but you will need six months

antibiotics and you will need complete rest.

Six months?

If I'm not fit, they won't sign me.

When will I be fit enough?

If it is TB, you won't ever play football as well.

Your lungs won't be the same. You'll get tired too easily.

I'm sorry.

Look, I'll... Go back and see you later, shall I?

Doctor, we've got a premature labour.

Sister Bridget's taken the patient straight to the maternity suite.

Right, I'll be right with you.

All these years, you've kept this from me.

It's one rule for you and another for Skye.

No, of course not.

I've got no choice but to take this.

I can't use Gideon. Just try to do the right thing, Jessica.

If that's the case, then you'll let me examine your daughter.

If anything happens to her, Gideon, it'll be on your head.

She's in my bathroom.

Same old faces, though nothing has changed.

Oh, apart from the private suites.

Indeed. I can show you around them if you like.

You feel there's a need for more private rooms?

Oh, I think so.

What better way to generate a source of income?

And that's what this is all about?

I'm just trying to keep the wolf from the door, Mr. Middleditch.

If you ask me, I'd say we've already let him in.

I've really got to get back to work, Mr Middleditch. It's been a pleasure to see

you again. Please get well soon.

Thank you.

Mr Carnegie, these changes.

I think you'll find the Trust won't allow it.

You all right, Mr Middleditch?

How's the foot?

Terrible. Unlike that chap there.

Well, how's the first day going?

Aye, not bad.

I remember my first day here like it was yesterday.

Oh?

Have you had many accidents then?

No, no, no, not really.

How are you finding the old place?

Yeah, I like it.

It's a lot quieter than where I did my training, but I think that's good.

Gives you a chance to get to know the people, doesn't it?

Oh, I couldn't agree more.

What do you make of your colleagues so far?

What about Matron, eh?

A bit scary, what?

You never stop pissing.

Measles complication.

How long has she had them?

The spots appeared a few days ago, but she's just got worse since then.

But she hasn't been vaccinated.

No.

None of the kids here have.

What?

Narcots, measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, polio.

We've always made our own medicines.

We do just fine.

Not this time, though, eh?

She's fitting and has encephalitis.

If I don't get her to hospital, she'll die.

That's not your rod.

Yes, it is.

Not the one I bought you.

Oh, that's a carp rod. This one's for trout. I bought it last week.

I was just telling the wife about your fall, Mr Middleditch.

The river can be a very dangerous place if you don't watch yourself.

Oh, absolutely.

Are you all right?

Thank you.

I've just had to tell her young mother that we couldn't save her premature baby

because we're not well enough equipped.

Do you have any idea how useless that makes me feel when a few simple

would have made all the difference? That was the fourth baby in the last two

years, Adam.

This shouldn't be happening.

I'm very sorry, Joel.

And you're absolutely right.

It's top of my list.

What would you say if I told you that I am planning a special premature baby

unit with necessitators and incubators?

I'd ask you, given the hospital's current financial position, how on earth

could even consider something so ambitious?

Let's just see where there's a will, there's a way.

Is that enough?

That's great, Merton. Thank you.

Well, go and put it somewhere safe.

I'll expect you back on the ward in ten minutes.

Yes, Merton.

Thanks.

If there's anything I can get you, just ask. The name's Ken.

Bobby. Bobby Horrocks.

Oh, you know.

Well, I tell everybody I've just been speaking to Bolton's new signing.

Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Leeds look very good this season, don't they?

Yeah. I won't be playing for Leeds.

No?

I won't be playing for anyone.

The only thing I'll be playing is Ludo in the hospital sanitarium.

Why? What's wrong with you, son?

I've just been told my career's over.

I can explain.

Nurse Davenport, I'll need your help.

I just thought I'd ask your opinion in case I was missing something. What do

think? Well, I can see how our footballer's symptoms might lead you to

TB.

I can't see what else it could be. The x -ray changes seem so obvious.

The opacity seems to be more in the hilar glands, which does not confirm

tubercular infection of the lung itself.

Look here.

If these granulomas clump together, they could be what are affecting the lymph

nodes in the chest cavity.

Sarcoidosis.

Well, if it is, that would explain him feeling so breathless, but, well... We

won't know for sure till we get the sputum test back.

Do you mind if I try something?

Why, what do you mind?

It could be him's skin test.

Inject our footballer with sarcoid, see how he reacts. Might give us our answer

sooner rather than later.

We'll get to the bottom of this.

You know, I'm positive I've seen him somewhere before.

I'm positive too.

It's Mr Middleditch.

That's who it is.

This is the first hospital I've been in where they hang portraits of their

patients.

Shall I let you into a little secret?

Why didn't you tell me who he was?

You didn't ask.

Anyway, I thought you knew.

Well, I could have. It's my first day.

I'm going to try and get over it, eh?

Now, remember to check the patient's name and dosage against the treatment

sheet.

I'm qualified, you know.

Really.

Would you take these for me, please, Mrs Smith?

Here you go.

Oh, I say, that looks delicious.

Thank you, Kim. What a wonderful surprise.

Excuse me.

Are we all having shows?

No, you're flaming well not.

Now, you haven't paid for anything yet, you know. You only had that fish. You

never bought it.

Well, what am I having?

Macaroni, I think.

I've just found out who you are.

Why don't you tell me?

Would it have made any difference?

Of course.

I would have... Given me preferential treatment, Nurse McKay?

Trout for lunch and the offer of a private room.

I'm quite happy at being treated like any other patient, you know.

Adam,

can I have a quick word?

Sure, something on your mind?

Yeah, um, what we were talking about earlier, this baby unit.

Yeah?

Look, it's one thing talking about big plans, but I suppose it's another

actually carrying them out. I was, um...

I was wondering if you could be a little bit more specific.

Well, I'm proposing a general expansion.

A new theatre, a bigger, fully equipped, premature baby unit.

Nothing short of a major overhaul, really.

How are you going to achieve all this?

Well, I'll need help.

I was hoping I could count on yours.

Well, yeah, but when?

I'll let you know when the time comes.

Look, if you're serious about this, I will back you 100%. Good.

I'll keep you to that.

What do you think?

I think your father taught you very well, Nurse McKay.

It's all right, Mrs Smith, don't worry.

Make sure this floor is thoroughly clean, Nurse. There's nothing worse than

sticky ward.

Yes, Mutant.

You're not keeping my staff from their work.

Would I do that, Matron?

I'm more of a rugby man myself.

Sure I'm not playing the wrong game.

It doesn't matter.

It's over now, isn't it?

I don't know.

I always say nothing is certain until the final whistle.

We'll see what this test tells us. I'll be back to check on you later.

Cheer enough.

The complications have caused severe scarring to both corneas.

There's a good chance she'll lose her sight.

I wanted to prepare you.

You sure?

If you got to her

earlier... We might have been able to do something.

Now isn't a good time, but you can stop this situation from getting any worse.

Some of the other children may already have measles, and if, like you say, they

haven't been immunized, this same thing could happen again.

Nurse McCaig?

What are you doing?

I was just cleaning the floor like you asked, Matron.

It was one bottle of barley water, Nurse, not the whole ward.

Well, I just thought I needed it.

Yes, well, you may be right, Nurse.

I'll be having words with our auxiliaries.

Now, go and get yourself changed into a clean uniform.

Yes, Matron.

I was talking to Mr. Middleditch earlier.

He says Carnegie is planning big changes for this place. Have you heard of it?

Oh, more like a general expansion, I think.

Anyway, it looks like I'm going to be getting my prim baby unit after all.

Marvellous. Why is it I'm always the last one to find out?

I come to think of it, what are you planning, Sally? I've only just found

myself, Gordon.

I don't have to dream.

I didn't... I mean, I wasn't... I've got to go now.

Are you quite sure you're ready to leave?

We'll happily keep you for longer.

I have seen enough of hospitals, Mason, to last me a lifetime.

It's been marvellous having some friendly faces around for a change, but

missing my home comforts. Oh, very well.

You have quite enough responsibilities, Major, without having to worry about me.

Oh, look, talking about responsibilities, are there any concerns

None. Everything's just as he left it.

Good.

Richard? Yes?

Is that Bart?

On the contrary, Mr Horrocks.

I'd say it was very, very good.

There we go.

On over.

I'll get Lizzie to give him a call.

Tell him that Gideon's refusing to come out of his caravan.

It's hardly surprising, given what he's been through.

I think I'll go and see him.

Why, what can you do?

Right, who's next?

Who's that young porter?

Alan? Yeah.

Is he... Is he all there?

No.

Thought not.

So are we finding the place?

Is there a difference?

I think you've made an impression on Mr Middleditch.

Wish I could say the same for Stella.

Didn't exactly get off to a good start with her this morning.

Just gone downhill from there.

It's not you.

I nearly put my foot in it as well earlier.

The sooner that animal's behind bars, the better.

For all of us.

What animal?

A fellow who attacked her, who do you think?

You can't say anything.

What happened?

Now, I've just checked on our young footballer. Yes, and?

And if I was a betting man, which I'm not, I'd be very tempted to put my life

savings on him having sarcoidosis.

Oh. Quick cause of steroids, couple of months rest, and he'll be as right as

rain. I think you'll want to break the good news yourself. Oh, thank you.

I hope the next time you've visited...

You'll be under less painful circumstances.

Make sure you rest that leg.

Yes, patron.

Of course.

Oh, are you leaving us?

I'm afraid so, Nurse McCaig. But thank you for making my stay here such a

comfortable one.

Just doing my job with the middle bit.

Bye -bye.

I'm doing it very well, I'd say.

Time will tell.

I've been in this business long enough to spot a top nurse when I see one.

It may not appear so now, but that girl has got what it takes.

I hope you're right.

The car's ready, Mr Middleditch. Ah, thank you, Ken.

Well, goodbye, Mason.

Bye.

Is everything all right with Mr Smith?

I'm not sure. He keeps reaching to the toilet.

Hi.

I've checked on Skye. She's responding well.

I'm on my way back to the hospital now.

You're leaving?

We're all leaving.

Everything's changed.

I know that without the medicine you're giving my daughter, she'd die.

None of this matters anymore.

Give him.

Is that my advice?

So, I'm sorry if I scared you earlier, but I was just preparing for the worst,

really.

For this?

It's an inflammatory condition.

We don't know what caused it, but it can affect many organs, can even cause

their failure. But don't worry, we can treat it. And the good news is, two to

three months, you should be playing football again.

So you mean?

Well, I mean, big clubs are going to have to wait a little bit longer, but

sure you're worth it.

Two Mr Smiths in the same ward.

Mr Frank Smith is on antibiotics, and Mr Gerald Smith is on diuretics.

And they say they had different pills today.

One of you has obviously mixed up the medication. The question is who?

It was me.

I wasn't paying attention, I'm sorry.

Sorry is not good enough, Nurse McCaig.

Count yourself lucky that this is not more serious than someone having to run

the toilet every five minutes.

We're going to have to tighten up procedures.

Consider this as a warning, Nurse McCaig.

Not very good on your first day, is it?

It won't happen again, Meechan. I'm sorry.

It had better not.

Before you say anything, I owe you one for this morning.

Scaring the life out of you.

Thanks.

You didn't have to do that.

Well, the kiddo was telling it was you.

have happened to their children.

So they've chosen to leave rather than take the risk.

My daughter is critically ill because of me.

Playing God with other people's lives.

What gave me the right?

You were idealistic.

I was a fool.

I was paid with this daughter's sign.

Excuse me.

Mr. Bradley?

There you go.

It doesn't matter what changes are made, Ken.

This place will always be the royal for me.

Can't change memories, eh?

Leaving already, Mr. Middleditch? I'm afraid so, Mr. Carnegie.

But don't worry.

I'm never very far away.

It's only good.

What happened?

He tried to take his own life.

Horse left you here.

Wait,

stop!

I'm coming with you.

Ah, Mr Carnegie.

A word, if you please.

I was just hearing rumours about your plans for expansion.

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes.

I was just wondering whether they were for certain years only or whether you

were going to see fit to share it with the rest of us.

Not least, perhaps, with me, head of practice.

Well, rest assured, Gordon, the moment my plans are approved, you will be the

first to know.

Are you

hiding

from her?

She thinks I'm weird.

You are weird.

You look happier.

Got some good news.

Looks like I'll be playing after all.

Oh, I'm really pleased for you. That's great.

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

Oh, and Ken, what you were saying about Lee's looking good next season.

Man United look better.

You won't get away with it, Stella.

We'll make sure of that.

All of us.

We're friends.

I know.

seen that animal again.

He's jumping about the corridor, hiding in corners, thinking he's invisible.

I just played along.

He is completely off his head, isn't he?

Stella?

Look, I know we didn't exactly go off to a good start, but I'm a really good

listener.

I might even be able to help if you ever want to talk.

Thanks, Marion.

I might just take you up on that.

It's been a long day. I could do with a drink.

You fancy it?

See the local sights?

Well, the local pub.

I'd love to.

I know I cry for help when I see it.

This wasn't one.

Do you think he'll try it again?

As long as he's got nothing to live for, it's always going to be a risk.

I just didn't want to be reminded every day of what he'd done, you know?

He's not solely to blame.

I think he needs to hear that.

It's the only way you move on.

If it's bad enough for Skye losing her fight, does she really need to lose her

dad as well?

I can't promise anything, Doctor, but I'll try my best.

Right, well, the taxi won't be a minute.

You sure you've got enough money?

Yeah, fine, thanks.

Only there is the question of... Oh, right, yeah.

One, two, three.

Of course, our staff don't accept gratuities, but a donation to the

care fund would be most welcome.

Thank you very much.

I promised Mum I'd send her money every week.

Big clan defeat.

Don't worry.

Saved enough for a night out, though I'm not daft.

Yeah, well, come on. Shake a leg, otherwise they'll be closed by the time

there. Just have to find something dry to wear.

I, er... fixed your wardrobe.

How long have you been in there?

Well, I heard you coming in, so, well...

After what happened twice today, I didn't think I'd be able to explain this

well. Oh, he's harmless.

More to be pitied, really.

I'm really sorry.

If there's anything I can do to make... Oh, there is.

Drinks are on you tonight.

Deal?

Deal.

been one hell of a first day.