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Heartbeat, why do you miss when my baby kisses me?

Heartbeat, why does a love kiss stay in my memory?

Coaster fat.

I don't want to.

Come on, be a laugh.

No.

Look, do you want me to tell the lads at school you're a chicken?

Geronimo.

Geronimo, Rowan. I love it.

What do you think you're doing?

Bob, for job week, we're just emptying your bins.

Yeah, well, pick that up now.

Right.

Let's go.

Joe! Joe!

Come on!

Come on! Hurry up!

Sorry. Slipped out of my hands.

I'll be seeing you, Joe Norton.

Joe must be a terrible worry to his family.

Yeah, what if ours turns out to be a monster?

No chance.

Our baby's going to have the best of both of us.

Your looks, my brain.

Your dog's a menace.

Cord it off.

He's only doing his job. He's a guard dog.

What's he supposed to be guarding?

Me, for a start.

Oh, I see. Have you got a nervous disposition?

I have when your thoughts are about. Come on, son, before she tries to sell

something. We don't need any pegs.

Well, you could buy a sprig of lackey here, there.

Is there something wrong with your eyesight?

Sorry? We're falling down over the stuff up here.

Ah, but not this kind.

The only kind of heather that's lucky is stuff full of grouse waiting to be

shot. Oh, so you won't spare a few coppers for a poor woman and her horse.

You don't mean to tell me that people are daft enough to spend good money on

that rubbish.

Well, some people reckon they'd be daft not to.

It's quite lucrative, then, is it, this look -like? I shall have to have a go.

Look, mister, if you've got any ideas...

about muscling in on my territory, you can forget it.

What's to stop me?

I'm... Oh, yeah, that right owl.

I'll hex you.

Hex me?

You don't think that mumbo -jumbo's going to frighten me, do you?

I've got nerves of steel, darling.

And you'll need them.

Consider yourself well and truly hexed. Go on, get out of it.

Stick your hexing up your jumper.

What do you think you're doing?

You are not fatiguing to be taken to the vet. Get out of it! Go on, get out of

it. Get out of it.

This is really swollen.

No -one's got this bad, has there?

It'll all be worthwhile when the baby arrives.

You know, what about the pram?

Temping fate to get it too soon.

At this rate, we're pushing it around in a wheelbarrow.

Right, I'm off. Bye.

A sprig of lucky heather, lady.

I let the Lord take care of that sort of thing.

Ah, but from what I've heard, we're all God's creatures, and I'm sure he would

not object to a small contribution for me and my horse.

Stay there. No need to come in.

Thank you.

No, you're all right.

Oh, no, take it, please.

We're not a charity, and may it bring you all the luck you wish.

Morning. And I expect you'll be wanting tea.

What was she selling?

Look. Oh, yeah.

How much is that a pound?

Look, I dislike gypsies as much as anybody in this village, but I won't

anyone starve.

Well, speaking of which... Go on, then you know where the tin is.

Oh. No.

Elder leg beam.

Stay where you are. I'll go.

Oi!

How do you like your eggs? Boiled or scrambled?

Get out of there this minute.

I know who you are, Joe Norton.

Yeah, guess what? So do I.

Quick, like it. Come on.

Where are you, Rowan? Sorry, Sarge, I got held up.

Bishop's Dyke. Well, get yourself back to Mrs Ardacres. The district nurse has

just reported an incident involving some kids.

On my way, Sarge.

I wish you'd let me wash that off.

I told you it's evidence.

I'll go.

Anybody think you lived here?

Hello, Maggie. Come in.

What's up?

Kids, I'm afraid.

Hello, Mrs Hardacre.

You took your time.

John's a lad preying on old folk.

It's a good job my son's dead and out on it.

What's happened?

Joe Norton and cronies were messing around with Mrs Hardacre's eggs.

In fact, Joe should be bowling for Yorkshire.

Anyway, when they're gone, we discovered washing missing from the line.

What's been taken?

Underwear, mainly.

Sheets get done on Mondays.

Six pair of knickers, white cotton.

Anything else?

Two vests.

The left, the pink flannelette, liberty bodice.

Were the boys carrying any clothing?

Not that I thought.

May the Lord forgive me for saying this, but sometimes I find it quite hard to

make sense of the divine plan.

Even old Joe's stars will even scatter over the ground.

I'd better run in with him already this morning.

Maybe he wants attention.

He never gets much at home.

I thought Ted Norton was really proud of his boys.

Joe was an unwanted surprise.

How do you mean?

Look, I'm visiting Kate first thing tomorrow. How about we discuss it then?

All right.

Can't have me patient thinking I'm a goth.

Yes?

Sorry, love.

I didn't mean to disturb you.

It's all right. Make the change from lying down.

Well, I've got just the thing for you.

Sprig of white heather to bring you luck.

Thanks, but no.

Well, we all need a bit of luck, don't we?

All right, I'll go and get my purse.

What happened to your hand?

Oh, caught it on a bit of barbed wire or so.

It looks as if it could do with a new bandage.

If you come in, I'll change it for you.

Oh, no, dear, no. Thanks all the same.

I'm a doctor.

What sort of a doctor are you?

A GP.

Oh, well, why not?

What are you thinking of putting the kettle on?

Oswald?

Hello there.

I'm looking for your Joe.

Why, what's he done?

Suspected theft.

He hasn't hurt anyone, has he?

Why, has he before?

He's not here.

Well, do you know where he is?

He's almost a grown man, Constable. He doesn't have to have my permission to go

out. He's still your responsibility.

Look, Joe's not on his own, you know. His pals are just as bad. Yeah, well, I

was speaking to their parents, I know.

Look, nobody can say his mother and me haven't done our duty.

But he's always been a mongrel. He's willful.

Any reason for this lady's trouble?

Yeah, well, I had to tell him there's no work for him on the farm.

They're stretched enough keeping the other lads, but Joe took it personal.

So what's he doing for spending money?

An exit from his mother's purse, if he can find it.

All right, let's take a look in his room.

Well, the shares are with the next lad up. You might need a gas mask.

He set his mind on joining the Paris.

What else?

How long before he's 16?

Not soon enough for the rest of us.

I mean, the other lads try and keep him in order, but when they're not around...

What happened?

It's not as if I can take my belt from him anymore.

Still, the army will soon sort him out.

Has he got any weapons?

Any guns or knives?

Not as far as I know.

Have you seen him with any women crowded?

The lad's gone rogue. He's not peculiar.

There's nothing funny about any of my boys.

It's enough to cut.

I still think an injection would be a good idea.

No, I'm not too keen on needles.

Yeah, could I ask a favour?

Depends what it is.

Well, do you mind if I touch?

No, of course not.

No.

Strong, healthy baby.

Oh, I mustn't forget to give you this.

Here. No, no, no. Not after you've done my hand.

I'd still like to give you something.

One more of these will do.

Right.

I've had enough of you lot today.

I think you're being clever behaving like this. Oh, not clever.

We'll go to secondary modding.

I could do you for willful damage to property.

That's all.

You've got to be joking, haven't you? One little egg.

We were just looking about.

There's nothing else with you around here. We're just trying to have a bit of

fun. You know, F -U -N.

Don't waste your breath.

He's a copper.

We've got rules to stop us enjoying ourselves.

We've got rules that'll have you put away for stealing those clothes.

What clothes?

The ones we went missing from Mrs Hardacre's washing line.

That wasn't us.

I don't believe you. Look, if I did do anything, it'd be stuff worth having.

I'm warning you lot now.

If I catch you stealing so much as a blade of grass, you'll be in the next

to Ballstock.

Understand?

Yeah.

OK.

Right, now, go on. Home.

All here.

I gave them a warning, Sarge.

What about the stolen clothes?

Well, there's no evidence as yet to prove it was them.

And if I arrest Joe for vandalism, he'll only see himself as a hero.

A clip round the ear, oh, usually works.

I doubt it in Joe's case.

His dad used to try that.

And the boy needs watching.

He's had him for trouble.

He's a light -fingered lad who threw an egg, not Jack the Ripper.

What about the parents of the other two?

Well, David's mother works at the chicken factory.

I couldn't get to see her.

And Frank's dad just laughed.

Who'd be a father, eh?

Oh. How is Dr Rowan, by the way?

Oh, she's all right, thanks, Clive. Yeah, a bit tired.

I'm trying to get her to look at prams, but she thinks it's unlucky to buy one

too soon.

Women. I've never understood them.

Mrs Ventress took a liking to coal and radishes when she was carrying.

The amount that she ate.

I'm surprised she didn't ignite in the delivery room.

Well, I'm not ready for fatherhood yet. You're not even married.

Hey, some of my mates have discovered it doesn't naturally come in that order.

Anyway, baby's got the fortune.

Hey, look.

Thought this today.

Year by year, you can record the baby's progress. You know, first step, first

words, that sort of thing.

Would you make sure you get lots of photos of the nipper in the bath, eh?

Why's that?

Well, if he refuses to do the washing up, you can threaten to show him to his

girlfriend.

It worked on me.

Um, I'll have a half a pint, please.

That'll be sevenpence.

Is that your caravan parked on the Fletchers Common?

Yes. Why?

Because it's an illegal offence against the bylaws, that's why.

How do you mean? I'm not harming anyone, am I?

No, you're not paying any rates either, are you? Unlike the rest of us.

Oh, and how long has it been since you've paid rate court?

That's got nothing to do with it. I live here.

And I've got every right to object to outsiders coming in and living off the

land of note. From what I've heard, you've made a profession out of doing

Claude.

All right, who's the joker?

Why, what's happened?

Someone's pinched me knickers off the line.

You've got to give us a description so we know what to look out for.

Typical. You wouldn't mind tearing your pockets out, would you, Claude?

What are you talking about?

The only knickers I'm interested in are green and crinkly and come from the

Royal Mint.

Why don't you get on your broomstick and pop off, you old wimp?

Have you come to move her on?

And why would I want to do that, Phil?

Because she's a light -er, that's why.

Well, that's rich coming from you.

Ah, well, she's a danger to the public and all.

Well, how do you make that out?

She's a flaming albatross. She brings folk bad luck.

I've come off it, Claude. Well, let's face it.

Nobody ever accused me of nicking women's knickers till she put the evil

me, did they?

I want to get rid, you old witch.

Police Constable Rowan.

Is anything wrong?

No, I just wondered how long you intended staying.

A couple more nights, that's all.

But that's not a problem, is it?

Well, no, it shouldn't be.

You'll need to keep an eye on that, though.

Mall and fires can be a real hazard, even in winter.

Oh, yes, of course.

How are you managing for water?

Don't worry.

I've made my own arrangements.

Where have they come from?

Claude honestly thinks that this Flo is hectic.

She seems perfectly harmless to me.

When did you meet her?

She came here selling Lucky Heather.

So that's the pram, now the heather.

What happened to the level -headed doctor I married?

I know, I'm being stupid.

Why don't you go ahead and buy the pram?

No, not without you.

Well, I'm not sure I'm up to a shopping trip.

Whatever you choose will suit me fine.

We'll see.

Here.

I got this today.

Well, don't tell me that's unlucky at all.

No, of course not.

That'll be something for us to look back on when we're old and our children are

having their children.

That's a lovely thought.

You, me and Geronimo.

carburetor why don't you go and sell some pegs i'm only trying to help

Hello, this is Dr. Rowan here.

Aidenfield.

You sent a letter asking me to ring you for a Mrs. Betts blood result.

Don't worry, I'll hold.

Yes, yes, I'm here.

What?

Yes, I got that. Thank you.

Bye -bye.

Oh, come on!

You're not going to get very far in life if you're always so bad -tempered.

I don't want to get very far. I just want to get to Ashfordly.

In case you need time for the surgery.

Want a cup of tea?

Please.

Right, now, what can you tell me about the Nortons?

Well, last couple of times I've called, Mr Norton had breathing to the face, and

I reckoned he'd walked into the bar and done.

And how long ago was that?

Oh, about a month, six weeks ago.

Well, if Joe's beating up his father, he's out of control.

I'll have a word with him.

Ted Norton's a pair of bums. He'll deny it.

Besides, he'll never be able to hold his head up in the pub again.

Hi, Kate.

How are you?

Bored, tired, the usual.

You haven't been working?

I wouldn't dare.

Have you had the results of your blood test back yet? No.

You know all that should have been back by now. Will you stop fussing? We both

know all it's going to tell us is that I've got anemia.

You're not getting any news from that racket. Why not?

Hi, Nick.

Hello, Gina.

Have you got the nickname for you?

I'm working on it.

Well, I hope you find them. Because you can't get loose with my bad nationality,

you know.

Mr. Faber, it's Kate Rowan.

I'm sorry to disturb your clinic, but I need a second opinion.

One of my patients' tests is showing very immature blood cells.

Yes, the white count is elevated with immature cells, and the platelet count

low.

Right.

I'll refer her for treatment immediately.

Calm down. I can't understand what you're saying.

What?

Did you see anyone?

What's missing?

Might be worth checking the dress agencies.

No, I'm coming. I'm coming.

What, trouble, Ventress?

Mrs Ventress. Washing's missing down our street, Sarge. Anything, Nick, from

your place?

Two shirts, a petticoat and six pairs of bloomers.

Well, you best get round there.

See if anyone's seen anything.

Sarge. Looks like our thief is widening his area of activity.

Were Joe Norton and his mates on the bus to Ashfordly this morning? What we've

got to find out is what they're doing with the stuff once they've nicked it.

Well, I'll try the second -hand store on the market.

All right, I think I'll come with you.

I'd quite like a run -in with these flowers of our youth.

Well, I'll be a good... I knew that I wouldn't...

The trouble is, we don't know anything about crimes.

It's just another form of transport.

If you approach it the same way as if you were buying a car, you can't go

Which means you avoid wrecks like this.

Are you the owner of this stall?

No, you just missed him. He's gone to a house clearance.

He'll be gone all day now.

Well? Label's been cut out, Sarge.

Any idea where your boss got these?

Sorry, he does all the buying.

Was it, er, flat laundry you're interested in?

Purely in a professional capacity.

Well, it's just there's a box full under the store.

Got something to sell, then, Greengrass?

Of course not. Why?

Don't tell me you're putting your hand in your pocket and actually buying

something. Could do if I wanted to.

Well, perhaps we could help you make up your mind.

We already have.

Maggie, it's Kate.

I've started.

Are you sure?

I'm a doctor, aren't I?

There's no time for building rank.

They'll have to have the contractions coming.

Every half hour.

But there's no hurry. My waters haven't broken yet. I just thought I'd let you

know. Right, well, I've got a couple of quick visits to make and then I'll see

you at the hospital.

You fancy a look inside?

We're on duty, Sarge.

If your conscience bothers you that much, I can put you down for some unpaid

overtime.

Phil, if you could just tell Nick.

Yes, yes.

I'll tell him. Leave it with me, Kate.

And don't panic.

No need to panic.

Understood.

Panic. Why should I panic?

What about?

Kate. She's only having the baby.

Oh, is that all?

Alf, this is an emergency.

We've got to find Nick.

Well, come on.

Excuse me.

I'd like to park, please.

Come.

Stupid cow! Hey!

Leave or you're mental, you.

Am I right, love?

Yes, I am now.

You've got to report them.

Oh, you all right?

I've gone into labor.

Ambulance? On their way.

Backpacked? Yeah.

Right. Make yourself comfy, and I'll wait with you.

When you can't stand the pain any longer, just think of that beautiful

Ready to go, Dr. Rowan? Thank you.

You see, beige doesn't show the muck as much.

Kate's having the baby.

I've been looking all over the shop for you. Where is she? She's on her way to

hospital. Well, off you go, then.

And drive carefully, parent. Come better in bed.

I'll try not to be too old.

I'm not going anywhere.

That's a nice shirt, Claude. Very colourful.

I like it. It's a new one.

New to you, maybe.

That went missing off our line two days ago.

What are you talking about? Only got it yesterday.

Our Ernie brought us that back from Hong Kong.

Hong Kong?

Your brain must be short -circuited.

It come from Ashfordly.

Take it off.

What do you think I am, a stripper?

I'm sure there must be some misunderstanding.

You can keep your nose out. You don't even belong here.

Hey, hey, just watch your lip. You're talking to a lady.

You're a thieving skunk, Greengrass.

Either you check it off, or I'm going to check it off for you.

Come in.

Put bra, Sarge.

You know, there should be a law banning market traders from... Public houses.

Maybe so.

But the call came from the Aidensfield Arms.

How's Kate? What's up?

Still busy.

Nick, we're too late. She's waiting for you.

Don't worry. Kate will be fine.

You will tell me what's going on?

What happened here then, George?

Were they bikers?

Couple of clothheads.

Well, it's a long time since I did you for a barroom brawl, Greengrass.

It's quite like old times.

You don't seem to be having much luck, do you, Mr.

Greengrass?

Girl, £7 .50.

Is Kate all right?

They're both fine.

I can't see them.

Don't you

come

in then.

She's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

To her mum.

Just to be open.

No. I hope it's not ladies' knickers again, cos I've stopped wearing them.

You were behaving suspiciously in the market yesterday.

Well, I bought that shirt fair and square.

Well, then you've got nothing to hide.

You can't come in.

Why not? Because it'll spoil everything.

Come on, Claude.

Yeah, Claude.

Want to see?

That's what I didn't want you to see. I've got it for you. It's for your new

baby. I was going to do it up.

Well, I'm touched.

I know you think I'm just an old villain.

Well, not all the time.

Well, do you want it?

Well, the thing is, Claude, it's a bargain for ten bob.

Ten bob?

Well, I might have to charge you a bit more when I've done it all.

You expect me to pay for that?

You wouldn't be able to get a pram like that nowadays.

It's an antique.

Hello there.

Oh, I heard in the shop it's a daughter.

Congratulations. Oh, thanks very much. Just a minute.

There.

I wanted to give you this.

For luck.

How are you feeling, Kate?

Fine, thanks, Mr Faber.

I didn't know consultants worked on a Saturday.

You're a special case.

I suggest we have a think about where we go from here.

Morning.

You're right, it is.

I was wondering if you could do me a...

Like a favour.

Oh, get on with it, Claude. What is it?

Well, it's just that ex thing you ex me with. I was wondering if you could un

-ex it, you know, because I tell you the truth, I've had a right belly full of

things like broken -down lorries and house -proud poltergeists in me cars

Yes, it'll cost you.

How much?

Free use of your love, and I'll throw in the floral arrangements for nothing.

Oh, it was you, was it? Well, I couldn't use it in the state it was in, Claude.

It was disgusting.

Is it a deal?

She's just some old biddy.

She's harmless.

I thought you reckoned you were hard.

Maybe she didn't say anything.

They are.

That'll make it easier for yous.

No. I'm off.

I'll regret that.

Come on.

Come on!

Right, thank you.

Er, report of an old lady in the river near Fletcher's Common Side.

Right, Ventress, get out there.

I'm Radio Rowan to join you.

Well, not unless you fancy scrubbing my back.

Would you like to come out and put your clothes on?

Are you all right, Flo?

Yes, I'm all right, but your companion's gone a funny colour.

Why don't we all go back to your caravan and have a nice cup of tea?

Have you got a towel?

I don't usually bother.

We'll turn our backs.

She'll drip all over the upholstery.

She can hardly ride pillion, can she?

I don't know.

One way of drying her off.

That was my home.

Keep an eye on her, Ro.

I've been looking for you.

It wasn't us. Joe's the one that set fire to the old bird's caravan.

He's gone completely balmy.

So where is he now?

He's down at the quarry, where he always goes.

Right.

Die, you pig!

Oi!

Come here!

Joe!

It'll be murder, Joe.

Now put that down and we'll sort this out, all right?

I wouldn't have done it.

I think you're playing it.

I'm showing them.

What? I'm somebody.

They've got to respect me.

What, a bully boy who burns down some old lady's home?

No, it's not. It's dirt. She was asking for it. You're the one who's dirt, Joe.

Oh, my dad used to say that.

Not anymore.

I showed him.

What, by beating him up?

That's very smart.

Come on.

I wouldn't have hit you.

Are you sure?

This is a nice surprise How long have you known?

I got the results two days ago. You're a doctor.

You must have realised before then.

I wanted to tell you.

It just seemed disloyal.

Disloyal?

To Nick.

You haven't told him?

He was so excited, Maggie.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shout.

It's the shock. He's the last person I should be angry with.

How did you manage to hide the results of the blood test?

I ran the test under someone else's name.

Why didn't you do it earlier?

You could have been induced to start the treatment sooner. I wanted things to go

normally.

Poor little baby.

It's not her fault.

It's not yours either.

Anyway, I had the blood transfusion last night.

What about Nick?

He's visiting this afternoon. I'll tell him then.

You've got some guts, girl.

No, I haven't.

I'm scared.

I'm lonely.

I look at Sarah and I can't bear it.

It's so unfair, Maggie.

There's a good brew.

Now, Flo, I brought you some sustenance.

Here, have this with me.

Oh, thanks, Claude.

By the way, if you want a brew any time, just give me a knock. I won't charge

you. Thank you.

Don't suppose you're any good at washing an iron, are you?

No. That's good. Otherwise, I might be tempted to propose.

These are very serious charges.

Do you understand that?

You're not at home now. Answer the question. Get off me.

He's beyond hope, this one.

He was born that maggot.

Arson?

Assaulting a police officer?

I've no choice but to charge you.

Come in.

Can I have a word with Nick, please?

Well, the boys weren't the ones who sold the clothes.

I've just seen the stallholder.

And Greengrass bought the shirt, like he said.

So we start again.

There, Poplar.

He had one on as well.

Who did?

The stallholder.

What are you up to, Flo?

Hey, I had you down as an honest person.

Well, I've got to eat, haven't I?

Well, stealing those clothes will get you locked up. Oh, no.

No, I couldn't stand it. Please, no. I'm sorry, but not again.

You've been sent down before?

Yes, and I didn't do anything wrong.

There was nothing wrong with me, and they let me out.

Out of where?

Spring Hill.

The mental hospital?

Yes.

We're going to start you on the methotrexate straight away.

OK.

This does mean that you won't be able to feed little Sarah, I'm afraid.

I had a baby when I was 14, but they said I couldn't keep it.

I never even got to hold him.

Why did you go to Spring Hill?

Well, after they took the baby away, you see, things was difficult.

How long were you in there?

Nearly 40 years.

It was a mistake, you see.

Well, didn't you complain to somebody?

It don't pay to complain in them places.

All they do, they increase the medication.

Well, you'll have to come with me, Flo.

If you lock me up, I'll do meself in.

I'll have a word with my sergeant.

See if we can work something out.

Oh, you're a kind boy.

Pity there isn't more like you.

Thanks, they're gorgeous.

Are they all my two beautiful girls?

Everyone's dying to visit, you know.

Maybe we should drive a rotor.

Nick, we've got to talk.

Who's Sarah?

Is someone with Sarah?

No, it's me.

I've got leukaemia.

Why don't I just go out and we'll start again?

Nick, it's true.

Acute leukemia.

Oh.

No, you... You just said our baby.

When did you find out?

Two days ago.

Hmm, that's a mistake.

I wish it was.

Why don't you say something?

I didn't want to spoil things.

We were so happy planning for Sarah. I just wanted to concentrate on having a

healthy baby.

Why didn't you tell me? We share everything.

Do you remember when I first knew I was pregnant?

How selfish I was.

No, you weren't.

Oh, yes, I was.

Worrying about my career.

That should have been a special time.

And I ruined it.

I didn't want to ruin this as well.

What about the doctors? Why don't they do something?

They didn't know.

No, but you did, though, didn't you?

You swallowed ankles and... You're breathing and...

And the bruising.

Why did you tell me there was nothing to worry about?

The baby had to come first.

I love you, Kate Rowan.

I'm going to pipe this, Nick.

You're the most precious thing in my life.

We're gonna find it.