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- Cutting it fine.

- Everything all right?

- Yes, yes.

If you look at the hilar region,

you can see the shadowing.

The area is enlarged.

- Which means it's a tumor?

- It might indicate a tumor,

but until all the results are in we don't know.

- Today's reading is from the Gospel according to Matthew.

"While he spake these things unto them, behold

"there came a certain ruler, and worshiped him saying,

"my daughter is even now dead

"but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live."

- So what's the next step?

While we're waiting for the results

of the investigation,

we can address what may be a secondary infection.

A course of antibiotics

might alleviate some of the symptoms.

- But the underlying problem,

what will be a realistic prognosis?

- I think it would be dangerous to encourage optimism

in a situation like this.

- I hope you're all hungry.

- I think I could force a bite.

- Helen was threatening to make ratatouille.

- I'll eat anything.

- Good, I don't see why I should suffer alone.

- How are the extracurriculars going then?

- The white paper should be ready for publication next week.

Oh, she can't have gone out.

Now I'll have to hide it somewhere else.

Make yourselves at home in there.

Oh god.

Sir?

- Lord, what's happened? - Sir?

- For God's sakes, get them out of here!

Get them out of here, down the stairs!

- Mr Craig, I'm Sam Ryan, I've organized this room for us.

- Her name was Constance Carr, she founded the Sisters

of Magdalene in Kingsberry in the 1930's.

Did a lot of good work in the area, opened one of

the first hospices for cancer patients.

She died in 1959, in 1983 a miracle associated with

Constance was proven to the satisfaction of the church

and she was beatified, since then there's been a

growing movement to have her canonized.

But before she becomes Saint Constance,

we need a second miracle.

These were taken when she was exhumed,

part of the beatification process.

- In 1983. - That's right.

- So she'd been dead for 24 years.

Her body hasn't decomposed.

- Excuse me, hello. - You're obviously very busy.

- I'm sorry about that, so why do you need a pathologist?

- It's believed there may be a sign from God contained

within Constance's heart. - What sort of sign?

- Constance wrote in her journal that an

angel of the lord appeared to her one night

and pierced her heart with a lance.

Recently, numbers of our parishioners have had visions

of Constance, in these visions, she reveals her heart.

They all said the same thing, the heart has a hole in it.

If the autopsy were to bear this out.

- That would be the second miracle.

- If the heart holds a sign, I want it gratified

by someone with your reputation.

- I can't make any promises. - Ring me.

This sort of thing can change lives.

- Professor Ryan, Detective Inspector Tolma.

- Hi, pleased to meet you. - Can I?

- No, I'm fine thanks. - As you probably know,

Mr Dupen is the Government Education policy advisory.

Prime Minister's office want this wrapped

up as quickly as possible. - Do they?

- Helen Dupen shot herself just as her husband

returned from Chapel with his Deputy and the head boy.

We found the key in her room.

- Who held devices for these?

- She did, she trained cop dogs.

- Hello, hello Minister, yes, of course.

I'll pass the message on.

- Mr Dupen.

This is Professor Ryan, home office pathologist.

- I'm very sorry.

- How long will it take? - Difficult to say.

- I know this probably sounds,

just the thought of her lying up there.

- We'll be as quick as we can.

- Will you look after her?

Will you do that?

- Of course. - According to the Deputy

Head, Mrs Dupen had a history of depression.

- Wonder why she didn't use these to kill herself.

Probably to make sure.

Who's room is this? - Mr Dupen's.

- And this is Helen's. - Seems they had

a rather old fashioned arrangement.

- Hi. - Hi.

Am I all clear? - Okay.

- Thank you.

- Oh dear. - Mr Consedine.

- Professor Ryan, thought I'd come down and take a look.

- Fine. - Bit of a high

profile case. - Okay.

- DI Turner's been giving me the details.

- These witnesses you were talking about.

- Yes, Mr Dupen, his Deputy and two peoples

were all inside the house. - What time did they say

they felt this had happened? - 12:30, why?

- It's nearly three now, the amount of rigor, body

coolings is far more advanced than I expected.

- How long do you think she's been dead?

- Off the record, I'd say she died between nine and 11.

- Where is she, where's Helen? - Bloody hell.

- Where's my daughter?

- We're in the middle of a forensic examination.

- I want to see her. - Let me, Inspector.

- I was in my car and on the radio, my girl.

- You can see her if you want to but it might be best

if you wait until we've had time to take care of her.

- Anne. - I'm alright.

- We should do this post mortem today.

I need a forensic team and ballistics here.

- Based on what? - I think there's

a question mark over the time of death.

- Are you sure?

- Well, I'm here to give my opinion

and that's what I'm doing.

- Well from the expense, apart from the fact that

it's a clear suicide, Lloyd Dupen is one of the

Prime Minister's inner circle.

If we authorize a special post mortem,

what do you think the press is gonna make of it?

- Well it's the fact that he such a public figure

all the more reason for this to be dealt with thoroughly.

- It is being dealt with thoroughly.

- If we fail to act, vital evidence could be lost.

- Vital evidence, you're talking as if this was

a murder inquiry, the woman shot herself.

She was depressed, it's obviously a suicide.

I see no reason for a specialist, Mr Consedine.

- I'm very sorry, Professor but are you alright?

- I'll get you some water. - No, I'm fine, I'm alright.

- Sit down.

- How do you want to proceed?

- I have to agree with DI Turner.

I think we're looking at a suicide.

- So you're ignoring my advice.

- No, I listened very carefully to your advice.

I've made my decision.

- In that case, I am afraid I cannot continue here.

You're not well, you'll feel differently.

- Don't patronize me, having a cough doesn't

effect my judgment. - If we don't resolve this

now, we're forced to call in another pathologist.

- You do that.

- Professor Ryan.

- Where are you going, I heard you arguing.

- I'm sorry, we should've kept it down.

- What's going on?

- I wasn't in there long enough to make an assessment.

You'll have to talk with the coroner, I'm sorry.

Norman, I thought you were in the Caribbean.

- No, came back last week, bored.

All that beautiful scenery and good weather.

I heard about the Dupen thing, well actually

I heard about the gossip.

- And now you want to hear my side?

- No, if you want to talk about it.

I'm really more concerned about how you are.

- So what have you heard?

- You walked off, seemed to be under pressure, not well.

- My estimated time of death differed with that of the

police, we couldn't reach a compromise, it's done with.

- According to witnesses, Mrs Dupen killed herself

at about 12:30, you put the time of death

between nine and 11, based on what, rigor, temperature?

- Both.

- Did you consider the possibility of cadaveric spasm?

- No.

I don't know why I didn't think of that.

- It's not very common, the body going into spasm

after the trauma of a gunshot wound might

account for the amount of rigor you found.

What is it?

- Well the fact that it isn't common doesn't matter.

It's my job to explore every possibility.

- You need a break.

- The thought of sitting around

doing nothing doesn't appeal to me.

- The point is we all get tired.

12 years ago, my expert witness evidence helped

a man go free at the crowned court.

Shortly after that, he committed his second murder.

Academia had never seemed more welcoming.

- I know they're just doing their job.

My concern is for the pupils.

- Have they actually come onto school grounds?

- No. - Well, there's

absolutely nothing we can do.

The state might help if you feel up to it.

- Do you want a hand?

- She used to love bright colors.

Look at these, they're so sad.

What happened to her?

- She was very depressed.

- Yes and we know why, don't we?

- Have you all got nothing better to do,

freezing your nackers off out here?

- Prime Minister's supposed to be dropping in.

- Don't give me that, you're harassing a bereaved man.

You're harassing the pupils of a private school.

- It's a public school. - Don't get smart, son.

If I have to get a warrant to shift you, I shall do that.

So why don't you save yourselves a hassle and just leave?

- Sam, what are you doing here?

- I just wanted a quick word.

- Do you mind if we walk? - No, of course not.

I was thinking of going away for a few days.

Would that be okay?

- Yes, the results won't be back for a bit.

- That's the thing I got, I think it's affecting my

judgment, I had a case the other day.

I made a botch of it. - You're ill.

Of course it will affect you.

- Been around death so long you think I'd be used to it.

- Now wait a minute, you don't

even know what you've got yet.

- My mother had any doubt there was a heaven

and that she'd be there, I don't have that

kind of faith to fall back on.

- Sam, you made a mistake, you're upset.

Let's keep things in perspective.

- How do I do that?

- You may feel differently after a rest.

- I don't need a rest.

- Well, you must decide what it is that you do need.

- Can I speak to Bishop Craig please?

I'd like a room overlooking the sea, please.

- You can have any room you want.

Sister Geraldine told me you were coming.

- Sister Geraldine?

- She's organizing the canonization of Constance.

- I'm Matt Dywer by the way, I own the hotel.

This canonization means a lot of Kingsberry.

For some of us, it's our last chance.

- Chance of what? - Making a living.

The town's been dying for years.

They're saying it can change all that.

How did you get here, I mean, if you need anybody to

drive you around. - I have my own car.

Thank you. - I'll let you unpack.

- Thanks.

- Is something wrong?

- No, I just wasn't hungry.

- You going up to the graveyard?

- Yeah. - You know the way?

- I'll find it.

- Well, I can give you a lift.

- I'm fine.

- Hello, I'm Sister Geraldine.

This is my empire. - Tell me about the

canonization. - Well, we have to

gather all the evidence before it goes to Rome.

When I arrived here, they were just putting

the beatification together so I was able to work on it.

That was an extremely exciting time.

The Pope sent his personal head boy to Kingsberry

for the beatification ceremony.

He actually spoke to me, he told me my feeling is

we have a Saint here, it was such a vindication after

the church had refused to accept Constance for so long.

- Why was that?

- She was accused of speaking out on political matters.

Constance believed that in a moral society,

the stronger should help to support the weakest.

- I don't see the problem in that.

- Well, the church wants to be seen to be above politics.

The real reason was the male hierarchy.

They were scared of a strong, outspoken woman, excuse me.

- How was your night, Teresa?

- Alright, got some sleep. - Any nice dreams?

That you can tell me about?

- I don't know.

I just remember running, running through the fields.

In my dreams, I could still run.

- So many of the people who come here have

been isolated by their illness, starved of touch.

Constance knew the power of touch.

- What was her first miracle, the one

that allowed her to be beatified?

- A young girl called Maureen Wise born with a form

of Muscular Dystrophy, this was the 1930's.

She'd never been able to walk, she anointed herself

with water that had been blessed by Constance.

The doctors had never seen anything like it.

Her muscular was restored within days.

She had the use of her legs.

- You see, I think I might have questioned the

original diagnosis, there might have

been other reasons for her improvement.

- You put your faith in science, I put mine in God.

It will be interesting to see which comes out stronger.

Sister Geraldine.

Oh Mary.

- Would you like to see a Saint?

- Sorry. - Have a seat in there.

- Sam, do you need oxygen?

- Thanks, I'm sorry about that.

- Don't, give yourself a minute.

Do you mind if I give you something?

- What is it? - Water.

It was blessed by Constance, I hope

you'll take it in the spirit it's being offered.

Thanks.

- First of all, I would like to thank most sincerely

everyone who has expressed their feelings of

sympathy following my wife's death.

It's been a time of great pain both for Helen's mother

and me.

But I have duties to perform, I have a duty to this school

and to my colleagues in the department for education.

I'm asking you now to allow me to perform those duties

without further distraction, thank you.

Is there anything he can do to prevent it?

- If you really want a second post mortem carried out,

Mr Dupen can't stop you. - What about the coroner?

- He might prove more difficult.

I mean, how far do you want to take this?

Are you willing to take it to the high court?

- If I have to.

I can't imagine the grief you must be feeling.

But may I ask what you hope to achieve

by having the second post mortem?

- I have to know the truth about Helen's death.

- There's no guarantee they will find anything new.

In fact, I think it's highly unlikely.

- I don't care, I have to try.

I'm looking for Professor Ryan.

I'm sorry I think she's gone away.

- The body's a well nourished Caucasian female.

Mid 40s, no obvious signs of injury or illness.

No indentations associated with engagement or wedding rings.

- Morning. - Morning.

- Big day today. - That's right.

- We had a reporter around earlier.

He's doing an article on the canonization.

He wanted to meet you. - What did you say to him?

- I said I'd check it with ya first.

- If he comes back, could you tell him I'd rather not?

- Sure, I, we're all counting on ya.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- I'm going to the graveyard, would you like a lift?

That's very nice of you, okay.

- How have you found Sister Geraldine?

- She's a very impressive woman.

She showed me the hospice.

She's very good with the patients.

- Well, she's had six years of medical training.

- It's more than that, there's something quite special

about her, the way people respond to her.

- She influences people alright.

She has a vision, everybody has a vision.

Isn't that what Constance was accused of?

Influencing people? - Sister Geraldine holds

some views that are against the teachings of the church.

- Such as? - Approval

of the use of contraceptives,

acceptance of homosexual practices.

- Hardly controversial ideas these days.

- And it's rumored there have been instances

of assisted death in the hospice.

If Constance is canonized, it will give Sister Geraldine

a platform for those views.

I know it will help the town.

Saints attract pilgrims and pilgrims would mean business.

I'm sure Matt Dywer's had a word with you.

- Yes. - He's put a lot of

money into funding this cause, it's a very costly process.

But you can't let things like that influence you.

- I don't allow anyone to influence me.

- When the Pharisees heckled Jesus for a miracle,

he shouted back at them, an evil and adulterous

generation seeketh after a sign and thou shou

no sign be given to it, faith should be pure.

Once we demand proof, it's no longer faith.

Where are you doing the autopsy?

- In the church hall, my team's setting it up now.

- I've requested a second post mortem.

- What are you doing here?

- I'd like you to perform it.

You thought there was something wrong, didn't you?

- You shouldn't be here. - I need you.

I need to talk to you. - I'm sorry, I'm working.

You're gonna have to leave.

I'll talk to you later.

No sign of external abnormality or trauma.

Thanks.

Overall skin discoloration.

Some wrinkling consistent with loss of tissue.

The body shows surprisingly little sign of post mortem

change which is hard to explain but could be due

in part to the condition of the vault.

The metal lining of the coffin itself, the apparent

drying of the body before putrefaction could commence

resulting in a form of mummification.

Alright, in view of the circumstances,

I think we should take a look at the heart first.

Eternal rest brought onto her, oh lord.

And let perpetual light shine upon her.

May she rest in peace.

Let her soul and the souls of all the faithful

departed rest in peace, in the name of the father,

the son and the holy spirit, amen.

- How did it go?

Okay.

- What did you find?

- You'll have to wait for the report.

- I just need to know if there was a.

- I can't discuss anything until I've written

my report and I'll need to see Constance's medical notes.

- They're at the hospice, I'll tell them to

have them waiting for you. - Great.

- Was the body in tact?

- The body is in remarkable condition.

- Why did she need the notes, either there's

a hole in the heart or there isn't?

- I don't know. - Maybe she's giving

you a positive message, body's in remarkable condition.

You know Watson's Mill, I was thinking about buying it.

Turning it into a hotel, what do you think?

- Is it just business for you?

- No, it's not, it's not just business.

You know it's not just business.

- Professor Ryan is seriously ill.

- Is she?

- In extremes, we cling to our faith.

Professor Ryan's faith is in science.

I wonder whether she has room in her heart for miracles.

I don't think that I'm to be spared for much longer.

I pray to god that he will give me the strength to face

what may come, piercing spasms happen almost hourly now.

And I no longer have the will to resist.

God is piercing my heart and I must come to his will.

- Excuse me, Professor Ryan, my name's Alex Harper.

I work for the Catholic Herald.

I'm doing a feature on Constance Carr.

I was wondering whether I might have a few minutes.

- I'm afraid I don't have time.

- I'm sorry to approach you like this.

I'm really not very good at this sort of thing.

- It would be unprofessional of me

to comment on the autopsy.

- Maybe some general background then.

I know our readers would be very interested

in hearing about you. - I doubt it.

- No, trust me, you're one of the

most experienced pathologists in the country.

- I think we'll leave this now.

- I admire you, I admire anyone who can do your job.

I think the things they're saying about you are disgusting.

It's been said that you made a serious error of judgment

over the Helen Dupen case, that you called in for another

post mortem because you've got an ax to grind.

- Get out of my way.

- This is your chance, put your side.

- This man's harassing me. - I thought I told you

no questions. - Is it true

that you were sacked for incompetence?

- Professor Ryan. - Will you look after her?

Will you do that? - Did you consider

the possibility of cadaveric spasm?

- DI Turner please.

It's Sam Ryan, World Pier Hotel, Kingsberry.

Can you ask him to call me when he does get back?

Yeah, Kingsberry, thanks.

Come in. - I'm sorry to

disturb you but I must get back tonight.

I just need to know will you do it?

The second post mortem.

- It's a pretty serious thing to request.

Do you think it's necessary?

- Helen was a Catholic, she'd never have killed herself.

I know it. - So do you think

it was an accident?

- Helen always wanted me to think she had the perfect

marriage but I could tell she wasn't happy.

Eventually it came out, I forced it out of her.

She thought Lloyd was having an affair.

That's what men do, I told her.

She said there was more to it, things

she didn't want to tell me.

- Helen was being treated for depression.

Isn't it possible that she might've let her imagination?

- Lloyd was making her depressed in the first place.

- These things, what do you think they were?

- I don't know but I told her if it's bad enough,

threaten to go public, Lloyd loves his power so much,

his position, if she threatened that, he'd have to stop.

- Did she take your advice?

- I don't know, two days later she was dead.