1 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:34,879 MATURE JENNIFER: Children incline to happiness. 2 00:00:34,880 --> 00:00:36,359 That is their gift. 3 00:00:36,360 --> 00:00:38,959 They burst through the open door. 4 00:00:38,960 --> 00:00:41,599 They run towards the smiling face. 5 00:00:41,600 --> 00:00:43,679 They embrace what is offered. 6 00:00:43,680 --> 00:00:46,199 They celebrate the small things, 7 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:50,000 for they will not be small things themselves for long. 8 00:00:51,480 --> 00:00:54,119 We have more power when we are older. 9 00:00:54,120 --> 00:00:56,879 We make choices. We make progress. 10 00:00:56,880 --> 00:01:00,680 We like to believe we make something of ourselves. 11 00:01:03,600 --> 00:01:07,279 But we were made and we were marked 12 00:01:07,280 --> 00:01:09,159 when we were so much younger, 13 00:01:09,160 --> 00:01:12,039 when, if we were lucky, we were free to incline 14 00:01:12,040 --> 00:01:15,360 to all the happiness we wanted. 15 00:01:17,080 --> 00:01:19,159 Phyllis, you're back! Millicent! 16 00:01:19,160 --> 00:01:20,639 When did you arrive? 17 00:01:20,640 --> 00:01:23,279 I came home in the small hours without a hitch. 18 00:01:23,280 --> 00:01:25,599 Then, on the way to clinic, I get a puncture. 19 00:01:25,600 --> 00:01:29,119 You look remarkably sanguine, all things considered. 20 00:01:29,120 --> 00:01:32,439 The Devonshire air was clearly something of a tonic. 21 00:01:32,440 --> 00:01:33,479 It was better than you had 22 00:01:33,480 --> 00:01:35,559 during the dustmen's strike, by all accounts. 23 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:38,159 We have scoured and we have scrubbed, 24 00:01:38,160 --> 00:01:39,999 but the odour still haunts us. 25 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:42,559 I'm just glad little Nurse Clifford pulled through. 26 00:01:42,560 --> 00:01:44,959 I shall be keeping an eye on her. 27 00:01:44,960 --> 00:01:47,199 Oh, I almost forgot. 28 00:01:47,200 --> 00:01:49,319 Just a little something. 29 00:01:49,320 --> 00:01:51,679 Oh! Clotted cream fudge! 30 00:01:51,680 --> 00:01:53,359 What a treat! 31 00:01:53,360 --> 00:01:55,279 Do you require a lift to the clinic? 32 00:01:55,280 --> 00:01:56,799 That would be appreciated. 33 00:01:56,800 --> 00:01:59,560 I'd rather not be late on my first day back. 34 00:02:02,640 --> 00:02:04,279 Morning, ladies. 35 00:02:04,280 --> 00:02:06,880 Nurse Aylward, I can see your under-slip. 36 00:02:09,240 --> 00:02:11,999 I have been given a date for a disciplinary hearing. 37 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:14,679 Has Mrs Midgely's complaint been upheld? 38 00:02:14,680 --> 00:02:16,239 It seems it has. 39 00:02:16,240 --> 00:02:18,559 The legal language is so brutal. 40 00:02:18,560 --> 00:02:20,959 "Misconduct and disobedience"? 41 00:02:20,960 --> 00:02:23,439 I don't recognise myself in those words. 42 00:02:23,440 --> 00:02:24,639 Nor do I, Nurse Highland. 43 00:02:24,640 --> 00:02:27,439 You are one of our most competent, diligent 44 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:29,279 and hard-working midwives, 45 00:02:29,280 --> 00:02:32,159 and you will be cleared of these charges. 46 00:02:32,160 --> 00:02:34,679 We simply have to trust in the process. 47 00:02:34,680 --> 00:02:38,839 How can I trust in a process that might be as prejudiced 48 00:02:38,840 --> 00:02:40,599 as the person who made the complaint? 49 00:02:40,600 --> 00:02:42,519 We have Dr Turner's records 50 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:44,519 and Sister Catherine's statement, 51 00:02:44,520 --> 00:02:46,479 which relates to your previous visit, 52 00:02:46,480 --> 00:02:48,119 which she witnessed, 53 00:02:48,120 --> 00:02:51,959 and I myself will attend as your character witness. 54 00:02:51,960 --> 00:02:55,159 I don't feel I can ask you to do that. 55 00:02:55,160 --> 00:02:57,559 This is the second time you've had to help me 56 00:02:57,560 --> 00:02:59,079 try to resolve a crisis. 57 00:02:59,080 --> 00:03:00,759 You have not asked me. 58 00:03:00,760 --> 00:03:04,079 I have stepped forward because that is my privilege. 59 00:03:04,080 --> 00:03:06,319 And if you are referring to the matter 60 00:03:06,320 --> 00:03:08,159 of your divorce from an abusive husband, 61 00:03:08,160 --> 00:03:10,159 that is my privilege, too. 62 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:12,279 You will be moving on from that, 63 00:03:12,280 --> 00:03:15,240 and you will move on from this, too. 64 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:19,279 I have to believe in myself, don't I? 65 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:21,320 Yes, you do. 66 00:03:23,520 --> 00:03:25,799 How's that? Bye-bye. 67 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:27,639 Afternoon, Fred. 68 00:03:27,640 --> 00:03:29,719 You don't happen to sell shoelaces, do you? 69 00:03:29,720 --> 00:03:32,959 Ah, strawberry or liquorice? Didn't know you were partial. 70 00:03:32,960 --> 00:03:34,639 I meant real shoelaces. 71 00:03:34,640 --> 00:03:36,479 Mine snapped. 72 00:03:36,480 --> 00:03:38,839 Oh, I think Violet put them... 73 00:03:38,840 --> 00:03:40,399 Oh! There. 74 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:41,839 Last pair. 75 00:03:41,840 --> 00:03:44,079 Three and ninepence. I need to smarten myself up. 76 00:03:44,080 --> 00:03:46,319 I've been invited to a film premiere. 77 00:03:46,320 --> 00:03:47,919 The bucking bronco one. 78 00:03:47,920 --> 00:03:49,839 Bronco Bullfrog. 79 00:03:49,840 --> 00:03:52,639 To be attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne. 80 00:03:52,640 --> 00:03:54,039 Not you, too! 81 00:03:54,040 --> 00:03:57,199 That's all I've heard about from Violet for the past week. 82 00:03:57,200 --> 00:04:00,159 You would have thought God was coming out to Tower Hamlets, 83 00:04:00,160 --> 00:04:02,159 not mere royalty. They filmed it here. 84 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:04,399 I think it's nice they're going to be showing it here. 85 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:06,279 Most of the actors are local kids, 86 00:04:06,280 --> 00:04:08,679 and I helped the crew find the extras. 87 00:04:08,680 --> 00:04:09,879 Here. 88 00:04:09,880 --> 00:04:12,799 Violet's having the fur replaced on her robes, 89 00:04:12,800 --> 00:04:15,199 and I've been threatened with a new suit. 90 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:16,919 There's no getting out of this one. 91 00:04:16,920 --> 00:04:18,479 How many tickets did they send you? 92 00:04:18,480 --> 00:04:20,160 Two. 93 00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:28,480 There we go. BABY FUSSES 94 00:04:31,640 --> 00:04:33,959 Afternoon, Mr and Mrs Berridge. 95 00:04:33,960 --> 00:04:36,039 Nip in the air today. Hmm. 96 00:04:36,040 --> 00:04:39,199 Oh, aren't those lovely new shoes? 97 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:41,920 May I have your urine sample, please, Mrs Berridge? 98 00:04:43,160 --> 00:04:44,839 Oh, I can take that for you. 99 00:04:44,840 --> 00:04:47,359 JAR SHATTERS, SHE GASPS Careful! 100 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:50,639 I'm so sorry. It just slipped out of my hand. 101 00:04:50,640 --> 00:04:53,479 Well, it wasn't my fault! Accidents happen. 102 00:04:53,480 --> 00:04:55,799 Shall we go through, Mrs Berridge? 103 00:04:55,800 --> 00:04:57,719 It's fine. We'll go to the park. 104 00:04:57,720 --> 00:05:00,439 How does that sound? Go to the park? Come on. 105 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:03,520 Ohh! I'll see you when you're done, love. 106 00:05:08,200 --> 00:05:09,920 It's lovely to see you again. 107 00:05:12,840 --> 00:05:14,279 May I help? 108 00:05:14,280 --> 00:05:17,359 Are you looking for something in particular? 109 00:05:17,360 --> 00:05:19,559 It's not for me. It's for my mum. 110 00:05:19,560 --> 00:05:21,679 She needs... 111 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:25,280 ..something the council hygiene department usually delivers. 112 00:05:26,240 --> 00:05:29,560 Might you be looking for these? 113 00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:33,200 Yep. That's it. Thank you. 114 00:05:34,400 --> 00:05:36,999 Uh... Oh, your mum sometimes 115 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:38,959 phones an order in, Mr Briscoe, 116 00:05:38,960 --> 00:05:41,039 and this is the brand 117 00:05:41,040 --> 00:05:43,079 that she generally favours. 118 00:05:43,080 --> 00:05:45,000 I'll take them, then. 119 00:05:50,400 --> 00:05:52,199 Would you like to pop your jumper off? 120 00:05:52,200 --> 00:05:53,919 It's quite warm in here. 121 00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:55,279 I'm cold. 122 00:05:55,280 --> 00:05:56,559 It's because I'm tired. 123 00:05:56,560 --> 00:05:59,800 I was up all night with Kerry, and this one kicking. 124 00:06:03,320 --> 00:06:06,159 How much did your first baby weigh, Mrs Berridge? 125 00:06:06,160 --> 00:06:07,639 Can you remember? 126 00:06:07,640 --> 00:06:09,120 Six pounds. 127 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:11,679 And your husband? 128 00:06:11,680 --> 00:06:13,840 He was in an orphanage from a baby. 129 00:06:14,880 --> 00:06:16,439 I don't think he knows. 130 00:06:16,440 --> 00:06:18,440 He never knew his real mum and dad. 131 00:06:20,920 --> 00:06:25,280 Blood pressure is a little low, and baby seems small for dates. 132 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:32,479 How are you feeling in terms of your general health, Mrs Berridge? 133 00:06:32,480 --> 00:06:34,159 I'm fine. 134 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:36,160 I just need to catch up on my sleep. 135 00:06:37,240 --> 00:06:40,159 Sometimes it's hard to take as much care of yourself 136 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:42,719 as you should when you're having a second baby. 137 00:06:42,720 --> 00:06:45,359 Maybe we just need to keep a closer eye on you. 138 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:47,639 And we're not letting you off the premises 139 00:06:47,640 --> 00:06:50,840 unless you have another go at giving us that urine sample. 140 00:06:59,280 --> 00:07:01,999 Oh, thank you, Sister. I should have done that. 141 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:05,799 It was the work of moments, and really rather satisfying. 142 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:07,559 Sister Julienne, 143 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:11,639 might it be possible, until my hearing is over, 144 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:14,799 not to work directly with the patients? 145 00:07:14,800 --> 00:07:17,239 And may I take some of my holiday leave 146 00:07:17,240 --> 00:07:19,439 to give me time to prepare my case? 147 00:07:19,440 --> 00:07:22,880 You're a good nurse and you are needed, Joyce. 148 00:07:25,040 --> 00:07:27,479 I will give you whatever time off you require, 149 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:30,719 but, please, don't hide yourself away. 150 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:33,600 It is others who should be ashamed, not you. 151 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:42,519 Mrs Berridge, have you got something for me? 152 00:07:42,520 --> 00:07:44,359 I tried, but there was nothing doing. 153 00:07:44,360 --> 00:07:45,960 I'll bring one next week. 154 00:07:52,400 --> 00:07:55,079 May I have a quick word, Sister Catherine? 155 00:07:55,080 --> 00:07:59,239 Mrs Berridge and her husband both used to take heroin. 156 00:07:59,240 --> 00:08:00,679 Heroin? 157 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:03,279 We didn't know what it was in Poplar five years ago, 158 00:08:03,280 --> 00:08:05,079 but the problem has grown and grown, 159 00:08:05,080 --> 00:08:06,639 and I wish I could say its use 160 00:08:06,640 --> 00:08:09,920 was unknown in pregnant women, but I can't. 161 00:08:11,120 --> 00:08:14,199 Is that why she was being so cagey about replacing the sample, 162 00:08:14,200 --> 00:08:17,199 and why the baby feels small? 163 00:08:17,200 --> 00:08:21,159 I would say baby is borderline, 164 00:08:21,160 --> 00:08:24,159 but I must confess I feel uneasy. 165 00:08:24,160 --> 00:08:27,959 I think we should make a house call tomorrow. 166 00:08:27,960 --> 00:08:30,000 So do I. 167 00:08:36,240 --> 00:08:38,119 I simply don't know what one has to do 168 00:08:38,120 --> 00:08:39,679 or whom one has to speak to 169 00:08:39,680 --> 00:08:41,559 to get tickets to this film gala. 170 00:08:41,560 --> 00:08:42,919 We haven't had royalty in Poplar 171 00:08:42,920 --> 00:08:46,399 since Princess Margaret came to open the old community centre. 172 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:50,159 I had a call from the surgery regarding Ellen Briscoe, Mrs. 173 00:08:50,160 --> 00:08:53,279 Nurse Crane, if you don't find Ellen Briscoe, Mrs, 174 00:08:53,280 --> 00:08:55,159 filed correctly under B, 175 00:08:55,160 --> 00:08:58,079 I shall run around the allotment in my corselet and stockings. 176 00:08:58,080 --> 00:09:01,479 I'm not so much interested in B for Briscoe 177 00:09:01,480 --> 00:09:02,959 as B for blanks. 178 00:09:02,960 --> 00:09:05,039 I need a new card for her. 179 00:09:05,040 --> 00:09:07,959 She left the practice, so I took her out of my Rolodex, 180 00:09:07,960 --> 00:09:10,519 and now she's back, so she needs to go back in. 181 00:09:10,520 --> 00:09:12,639 I remember Ellen Briscoe. 182 00:09:12,640 --> 00:09:16,879 She told Dr Turner he had an unsatisfactory bedside manner. 183 00:09:16,880 --> 00:09:18,599 That's outrageous! 184 00:09:18,600 --> 00:09:21,559 He could go on Opportunity Knocks with his bedside manner. 185 00:09:21,560 --> 00:09:24,559 Well, it seems the other doctor didn't score very highly 186 00:09:24,560 --> 00:09:26,439 on the clapometer either, 187 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:28,319 because she's re-registered with us, 188 00:09:28,320 --> 00:09:31,839 and someone has taken the blank cards 189 00:09:31,840 --> 00:09:35,279 out of my Rolodex, Sister Veronica! 190 00:09:35,280 --> 00:09:37,480 SHE CLEARS HER THROAT 191 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:42,360 Thank you. 192 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:46,240 MAN COUGHS 193 00:09:49,640 --> 00:09:51,160 Take a seat. 194 00:09:53,200 --> 00:09:54,359 Morning, Sister. 195 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:55,999 Morning, Dr Turner. It looks as though 196 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:58,639 most of our methadone patients have come back again. 197 00:09:58,640 --> 00:10:00,360 Oh. That's good. 198 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,919 Well, it shows it's working. 199 00:10:03,920 --> 00:10:07,279 This treatment is so new, it could still go either way, 200 00:10:07,280 --> 00:10:09,840 but I think we can all feel encouraged. 201 00:10:12,800 --> 00:10:15,119 Oh, Nurse, I'm so glad you came. 202 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:17,159 Mum's in agony. 203 00:10:17,160 --> 00:10:19,679 She told me she was falling apart at the seams this morning. 204 00:10:19,680 --> 00:10:23,039 Mr Briscoe! I didn't recognise you. 205 00:10:23,040 --> 00:10:24,999 You're looking very smart. 206 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:27,599 I'm working at Woodall's, the gentlemen's outfitters. 207 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:30,039 Oh, that's a well-established firm. 208 00:10:30,040 --> 00:10:31,799 It's a nice opening for a youngster. 209 00:10:31,800 --> 00:10:34,239 It's a bit of a dead-end job, really, 210 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:35,679 but it's not too far, 211 00:10:35,680 --> 00:10:37,760 so I can pop back to see Mum when I need to. 212 00:10:40,040 --> 00:10:42,280 Mark? Marky, is that you? 213 00:10:43,640 --> 00:10:45,279 Come in. 214 00:10:45,280 --> 00:10:47,439 How are you feeling, Laurence? 215 00:10:47,440 --> 00:10:50,679 Are the cravings any more manageable with the methadone? 216 00:10:50,680 --> 00:10:52,439 They haven't gone completely, 217 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:54,959 but...I can cope with them now. 218 00:10:54,960 --> 00:10:56,839 Little by little, eh? 219 00:10:56,840 --> 00:10:58,279 Less of the "little". 220 00:10:58,280 --> 00:11:00,240 It's been a few months now. 221 00:11:02,160 --> 00:11:05,519 You said we were pioneers when you got me on this programme. 222 00:11:05,520 --> 00:11:08,279 It was as experimental for me as it was for you. 223 00:11:08,280 --> 00:11:11,559 But it's given rise to a lot of interest, 224 00:11:11,560 --> 00:11:14,639 and hope, which is probably more important. 225 00:11:14,640 --> 00:11:16,999 I mean, I've managed to hold down regular work 226 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:18,279 on the building sites. 227 00:11:18,280 --> 00:11:21,039 Me and Jacqui have got ourselves a wee council flat 228 00:11:21,040 --> 00:11:23,479 and another baby on the way. Good for you. 229 00:11:23,480 --> 00:11:26,879 This is not where I thought I'd be a year ago, 230 00:11:26,880 --> 00:11:28,280 and I'm grateful. 231 00:11:29,320 --> 00:11:33,039 Well, I am grateful to you for sticking with it. 232 00:11:33,040 --> 00:11:35,560 Here's your methadone for the week. 233 00:11:45,840 --> 00:11:48,120 DOORBELL RINGS 234 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:52,200 DOORBELL RINGS 235 00:11:55,400 --> 00:11:56,959 Mrs Berridge! 236 00:11:56,960 --> 00:11:58,279 Midwife calling. 237 00:11:58,280 --> 00:12:01,440 I'll be right there. Just a second. KEY RATTLES IN LCOK 238 00:12:03,080 --> 00:12:04,360 Hello? 239 00:12:05,640 --> 00:12:07,560 Was I supposed to be expecting you? 240 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:12,719 I'm afraid things have gone downhill for me 241 00:12:12,720 --> 00:12:15,719 since we last met, Nurse. I'm in almost constant pain. 242 00:12:15,720 --> 00:12:17,600 That should be more comfortable. 243 00:12:19,560 --> 00:12:22,920 You've a very capable young man here, Mrs Briscoe. 244 00:12:26,040 --> 00:12:28,360 Why don't you tell me about yourself? 245 00:12:30,640 --> 00:12:32,639 Mum likes me to keep notes. 246 00:12:32,640 --> 00:12:34,720 I'll step out when you do the procedure. 247 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:43,599 Sorry, can you do my other arm? This one's aching 248 00:12:43,600 --> 00:12:44,879 from carrying Kerry around all day, 249 00:12:44,880 --> 00:12:47,200 and she still doesn't like being put down... 250 00:12:51,040 --> 00:12:52,720 Oh, Mrs Berridge. 251 00:12:54,800 --> 00:12:56,639 Has this been going on for a long time? 252 00:12:56,640 --> 00:12:57,919 No. 253 00:12:57,920 --> 00:12:59,960 It was only once. It's not anything. 254 00:13:01,360 --> 00:13:03,959 I'm all right. I'm all right, I promise. 255 00:13:03,960 --> 00:13:05,959 Jacqui, you're not all right. 256 00:13:05,960 --> 00:13:08,479 And if you don't tell us the truth and let us help you, 257 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:11,159 baby is not going to be all right either. 258 00:13:11,160 --> 00:13:13,279 I don't want to hurt my baby. 259 00:13:13,280 --> 00:13:14,960 I don't want that. 260 00:13:16,960 --> 00:13:20,040 Is it heroin again, Jacqui? 261 00:13:22,680 --> 00:13:23,919 Yes. 262 00:13:23,920 --> 00:13:26,240 And does your husband know? 263 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:29,640 No. 264 00:13:32,400 --> 00:13:35,039 The medication you're on for the underactive thyroid 265 00:13:35,040 --> 00:13:38,319 should have relieved your symptoms. MRS BRISCOE SCOFFS 266 00:13:38,320 --> 00:13:40,959 And I see that your last doctor wanted you 267 00:13:40,960 --> 00:13:43,439 to stop your enemas. That's the reason I left. 268 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:46,639 Well, I can't go unless I have a wash-out, 269 00:13:46,640 --> 00:13:47,839 I get that blocked. 270 00:13:47,840 --> 00:13:50,279 Worse cramps than childbirth. 271 00:13:50,280 --> 00:13:52,439 And I have a commode because my legs mean 272 00:13:52,440 --> 00:13:54,280 I can't walk to the privy. 273 00:13:55,720 --> 00:13:57,920 I'll...I'll get back to work. 274 00:13:59,560 --> 00:14:01,440 See you later, Mum. OK? 275 00:14:04,160 --> 00:14:05,600 Thank you, Nurse. 276 00:14:09,120 --> 00:14:10,719 His mind's elsewhere. 277 00:14:10,720 --> 00:14:12,599 I suspect a lady friend. 278 00:14:12,600 --> 00:14:14,199 That's nice. 279 00:14:14,200 --> 00:14:15,680 He's a good lad. 280 00:14:16,760 --> 00:14:18,479 Well, she'll have to be a good girl 281 00:14:18,480 --> 00:14:21,479 if he's planning on getting spliced. SHE LAUGHS 282 00:14:21,480 --> 00:14:23,599 It won't be easy, living cheek by jowl. 283 00:14:23,600 --> 00:14:26,599 Young folk these days tend to want their own homes. 284 00:14:26,600 --> 00:14:28,560 Mark will live with me. 285 00:14:29,840 --> 00:14:31,600 I lived with my mother. 286 00:14:34,320 --> 00:14:36,719 Shall we get you on your left side, Mrs Briscoe, 287 00:14:36,720 --> 00:14:38,600 and the towel under you? 288 00:14:41,920 --> 00:14:43,639 Unfortunately, Jacqui, 289 00:14:43,640 --> 00:14:45,839 your baby will have been exposed 290 00:14:45,840 --> 00:14:47,640 to the drugs you've taken. 291 00:14:49,760 --> 00:14:51,879 You're saying my baby's an addict? 292 00:14:51,880 --> 00:14:54,919 It will need very special care once it's born, 293 00:14:54,920 --> 00:14:58,119 because it will have become accustomed to having heroin 294 00:14:58,120 --> 00:14:59,519 in its bloodstream. 295 00:14:59,520 --> 00:15:02,399 So it is an addict! None of this is ideal, 296 00:15:02,400 --> 00:15:06,799 but we can help by weaning you off the drugs, starting now. 297 00:15:06,800 --> 00:15:09,399 I would like to give you controlled injections 298 00:15:09,400 --> 00:15:11,399 of a different opiate, 299 00:15:11,400 --> 00:15:13,639 to help ease your withdrawal. 300 00:15:13,640 --> 00:15:15,919 It will ease things for the baby, too. 301 00:15:15,920 --> 00:15:18,640 No! I don't want no more drugs. 302 00:15:19,880 --> 00:15:22,879 I got myself clean before without interference. 303 00:15:22,880 --> 00:15:24,559 I'll do it the same way this time. 304 00:15:24,560 --> 00:15:26,799 Well, the offer is open. 305 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:28,800 Please consider it... 306 00:15:29,760 --> 00:15:31,280 ..for your baby's sake. 307 00:15:38,160 --> 00:15:39,800 This has been so lovely. 308 00:15:40,880 --> 00:15:43,279 Am I allowed to say I looked forward to it all day? 309 00:15:43,280 --> 00:15:44,679 Yes. 310 00:15:44,680 --> 00:15:48,240 As long as I'm allowed to as well. 311 00:15:50,400 --> 00:15:53,240 We need to have a proper night out soon. 312 00:15:57,400 --> 00:16:00,239 As long as you're completely recovered. 313 00:16:00,240 --> 00:16:02,679 I can't believe how much better I feel. 314 00:16:02,680 --> 00:16:06,680 CYRIL CHUCKLES The grapes have helped. Obviously! 315 00:16:10,560 --> 00:16:13,039 Bronco Bullfrog?! 316 00:16:13,040 --> 00:16:15,759 The royal film gala! It looks tremendous. 317 00:16:15,760 --> 00:16:17,999 An East End film about East End kids. 318 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,479 Wait till I tell Trixie. 319 00:16:19,480 --> 00:16:21,239 She's still trying to get tickets. 320 00:16:21,240 --> 00:16:22,999 I believe she even asked Mrs Buckle 321 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:24,719 and got a flat no! 322 00:16:24,720 --> 00:16:27,040 THEY CHUCKLE 323 00:16:30,320 --> 00:16:33,279 Coming off heroin is going to be a nightmare 324 00:16:33,280 --> 00:16:34,719 combined with pregnancy. 325 00:16:34,720 --> 00:16:37,919 Whether she agrees to the opiate therapy or not, 326 00:16:37,920 --> 00:16:40,879 I'll have to talk to the Linchmere and see what they suggest. 327 00:16:40,880 --> 00:16:42,479 I'm concerned for little Kerry. 328 00:16:42,480 --> 00:16:43,879 Can Father be relied upon, 329 00:16:43,880 --> 00:16:45,719 or should we look into foster care? 330 00:16:45,720 --> 00:16:47,679 Mr Berridge hasn't been taking drugs. 331 00:16:47,680 --> 00:16:50,759 His urine test came back negative from my clinic. 332 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:53,519 Does he know that his wife is taking heroin again? 333 00:16:53,520 --> 00:16:55,719 She's adamant that he doesn't. 334 00:16:55,720 --> 00:16:58,240 It seems she's managed to hide it from everyone. 335 00:16:59,360 --> 00:17:01,120 TEARFULLY: I'm sorry. 336 00:17:02,440 --> 00:17:04,120 I'm so sorry. 337 00:17:05,520 --> 00:17:07,480 Why did you take it, Jacqui? 338 00:17:10,040 --> 00:17:11,639 Why? 339 00:17:11,640 --> 00:17:13,679 You're pregnant, love. 340 00:17:13,680 --> 00:17:15,159 I know. 341 00:17:15,160 --> 00:17:17,360 And I hate myself for it. 342 00:17:21,200 --> 00:17:22,879 But you're never around. 343 00:17:22,880 --> 00:17:25,319 And I was lonely. 344 00:17:25,320 --> 00:17:26,719 I'm working! 345 00:17:26,720 --> 00:17:29,359 I'm trying to give us a decent go at things. 346 00:17:29,360 --> 00:17:32,559 I can quite see that you don't want to put your job at risk, 347 00:17:32,560 --> 00:17:35,119 but do you have someone who can babysit for Kerry? 348 00:17:35,120 --> 00:17:37,479 No, I haven't, and she hasn't. 349 00:17:37,480 --> 00:17:40,639 I haven't seen my family in three years. 350 00:17:40,640 --> 00:17:42,519 Mum hates Laurence. 351 00:17:42,520 --> 00:17:45,800 She made me choose him or her. 352 00:17:49,560 --> 00:17:51,679 My dad was a bit more tolerant, 353 00:17:51,680 --> 00:17:53,120 but Mum wouldn't have it. 354 00:17:54,400 --> 00:17:56,320 They've never even met Kerry. 355 00:17:59,720 --> 00:18:01,560 That must be very difficult. 356 00:18:03,400 --> 00:18:06,999 Sister Veronica can help, as your health visitor. 357 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:09,839 She might be able to find a nursery place for Kerry. 358 00:18:09,840 --> 00:18:13,479 No, I'll...I'll take time off work, 359 00:18:13,480 --> 00:18:15,520 and we'll scrabble through. 360 00:18:16,760 --> 00:18:18,640 We're all the family that we need. 361 00:18:23,480 --> 00:18:25,399 DR TURNER: All right, you three, we have something 362 00:18:25,400 --> 00:18:27,639 very special for pudding tonight. 363 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:31,239 Raspberry ripple ice cream! CHILDREN CHEER 364 00:18:31,240 --> 00:18:34,759 Because we are celebrating. Celebrating what? 365 00:18:34,760 --> 00:18:37,639 The fact that the final adoption papers 366 00:18:37,640 --> 00:18:40,639 for a certain Miss May Turner are now in place, 367 00:18:40,640 --> 00:18:44,239 and we are going to the magistrates' court to sign them! 368 00:18:44,240 --> 00:18:46,399 Yay! Oh! PHONE RINGS 369 00:18:46,400 --> 00:18:47,519 Ah! Right on cue. 370 00:18:47,520 --> 00:18:50,399 That will be your big brother calling from Edinburgh 371 00:18:50,400 --> 00:18:52,239 to say congratulations. 372 00:18:52,240 --> 00:18:54,999 Hello. MAY: Timothy! Timothy! 373 00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:56,319 Yes, Timothy. 374 00:18:56,320 --> 00:18:58,320 Oh, yes, we've told them. 375 00:19:00,440 --> 00:19:01,839 MAY: I can't wait to see you. 376 00:19:01,840 --> 00:19:04,120 PHONE RINGS 377 00:19:06,800 --> 00:19:09,360 Good morning. Violet Buckle speaking. 378 00:19:10,800 --> 00:19:13,879 I'm always happy to speak to the Gazette. 379 00:19:13,880 --> 00:19:15,240 Yes. 380 00:19:17,800 --> 00:19:20,319 I think the royal premiere 381 00:19:20,320 --> 00:19:24,600 is a wonderful opportunity to promote Tower Hamlets. 382 00:19:27,760 --> 00:19:30,520 What do you mean, it's about juvenile delinquents? 383 00:19:31,560 --> 00:19:33,599 FRED GROANS 384 00:19:33,600 --> 00:19:34,919 Ohh! 385 00:19:34,920 --> 00:19:36,919 Next time you go waltzing off to New York, 386 00:19:36,920 --> 00:19:39,959 I am going to strip this right down to its frame. 387 00:19:39,960 --> 00:19:41,959 Forever playing silly beggars. 388 00:19:41,960 --> 00:19:43,439 Can't you ride a different one? 389 00:19:43,440 --> 00:19:45,079 It's my favourite, Fred. 390 00:19:45,080 --> 00:19:46,720 It's been my favourite for years. 391 00:19:47,840 --> 00:19:49,879 Lady Aylward? SHE CHUCKLES 392 00:19:49,880 --> 00:19:52,359 Lady Aylward. Violet, what's the matter? 393 00:19:52,360 --> 00:19:54,959 VIOLET SIGHS Could you possibly, 394 00:19:54,960 --> 00:19:57,919 and I can hardly bear to encroach upon your time, 395 00:19:57,920 --> 00:20:00,599 grace us with your company at the premiere of this film? 396 00:20:00,600 --> 00:20:03,159 But I thought you said the tickets were at a premium. 397 00:20:03,160 --> 00:20:05,559 That was before I knew it was likely 398 00:20:05,560 --> 00:20:07,559 to bring Poplar into disrepute. 399 00:20:07,560 --> 00:20:11,119 We need all the respectability we can pack into that cinema. 400 00:20:11,120 --> 00:20:13,759 Can't go giving Princess Anne the wrong impression. 401 00:20:13,760 --> 00:20:16,079 I'd be delighted to oblige, 402 00:20:16,080 --> 00:20:19,079 but there's other respectable people at Nonnatus House. 403 00:20:19,080 --> 00:20:21,279 And there will be other tickets. 404 00:20:21,280 --> 00:20:23,360 You, um, leave it with me. 405 00:20:24,800 --> 00:20:27,000 SHE CLEARS HER THROAT 406 00:20:34,240 --> 00:20:36,799 Nurse Crane said you asked to see me. 407 00:20:36,800 --> 00:20:38,320 Please, sit down. 408 00:20:39,480 --> 00:20:42,159 I have spoken with our superior, 409 00:20:42,160 --> 00:20:44,039 Mother Mildred, 410 00:20:44,040 --> 00:20:47,279 and we have agreed that we would like to invite you 411 00:20:47,280 --> 00:20:52,080 to take your first vows and become a novice in the Order. 412 00:20:55,560 --> 00:20:56,999 Do you feel I'm ready? 413 00:20:57,000 --> 00:20:59,319 As St Paul told Timothy, 414 00:20:59,320 --> 00:21:01,559 "Seek not to be ready, 415 00:21:01,560 --> 00:21:05,399 "but be always in a state of readiness." 416 00:21:05,400 --> 00:21:08,120 You don't have to give your answer now. 417 00:21:10,600 --> 00:21:14,200 I would like to give it, if that is acceptable. 418 00:21:17,960 --> 00:21:19,319 Yes! 419 00:21:19,320 --> 00:21:21,600 I want to enter the vowed life. 420 00:21:23,520 --> 00:21:26,080 Yes, I want to join the Order. 421 00:21:27,320 --> 00:21:30,159 Yes, I want to be your sister. 422 00:21:30,160 --> 00:21:34,280 Because I want to give all that I am to Him. 423 00:21:40,480 --> 00:21:43,239 Ten out of ten. You can get dressed now. 424 00:21:43,240 --> 00:21:46,119 All I have to do is to sign these forms, 425 00:21:46,120 --> 00:21:49,119 and then you can hand them in at the recruiting office. 426 00:21:49,120 --> 00:21:52,879 Dr Turner, were you in the Royal Army Medical Corps? 427 00:21:52,880 --> 00:21:54,399 I certainly was. 428 00:21:54,400 --> 00:21:57,599 When I saw an advert for the RAMC, it was perfect. 429 00:21:57,600 --> 00:21:59,719 I've always been interested in two things - 430 00:21:59,720 --> 00:22:02,319 nursing, cos of my mum, I suppose, 431 00:22:02,320 --> 00:22:05,119 and the Army, because... 432 00:22:05,120 --> 00:22:06,799 Well, just because. 433 00:22:06,800 --> 00:22:08,519 Because of you. 434 00:22:08,520 --> 00:22:11,159 You've got a lot to offer, Mark, 435 00:22:11,160 --> 00:22:13,960 and you'll get a lot out of it, too. 436 00:22:17,800 --> 00:22:20,199 Sisters, may I direct your attention 437 00:22:20,200 --> 00:22:21,719 towards the guest room 438 00:22:21,720 --> 00:22:23,519 when you've finished your labours? 439 00:22:23,520 --> 00:22:24,839 Guest room? 440 00:22:24,840 --> 00:22:27,359 Are we expecting Nurse Aylward's brother? 441 00:22:27,360 --> 00:22:30,879 No. Nurse Corrigan is sending Colette to stay with us. 442 00:22:30,880 --> 00:22:33,999 She has a fitting for her bridesmaid dress. 443 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:37,239 Oh, this is all happening very late in the day. 444 00:22:37,240 --> 00:22:39,680 There's not much more than a month before the wedding. 445 00:22:43,720 --> 00:22:45,039 Oh, good morning. 446 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:47,359 What brings you here? Is something amiss with Mother? 447 00:22:47,360 --> 00:22:49,799 She was fine when I took her her breakfast. 448 00:22:49,800 --> 00:22:51,000 Oh. 449 00:22:53,320 --> 00:22:56,039 Nurse Crane, do you mind not telling Mum you saw me here? 450 00:22:56,040 --> 00:22:58,119 I was having my Army medical. 451 00:22:58,120 --> 00:23:00,599 I see. My lips are sealed. 452 00:23:00,600 --> 00:23:02,799 I still haven't told her. 453 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:05,319 They could send me anywhere in the world, 454 00:23:05,320 --> 00:23:06,919 and then what would she do? 455 00:23:06,920 --> 00:23:10,159 Let's just take this one step at a time, shall we? 456 00:23:10,160 --> 00:23:12,239 Ohh, my back aches! 457 00:23:12,240 --> 00:23:13,799 It's killing me! 458 00:23:13,800 --> 00:23:17,279 It's the drug working its way out of your body, Jacqui. 459 00:23:17,280 --> 00:23:19,159 I can't do this! 460 00:23:19,160 --> 00:23:21,280 SHE VOMITS 461 00:23:22,520 --> 00:23:25,040 You're doing so well. 462 00:23:26,800 --> 00:23:29,719 JACQUI GROANS 463 00:23:29,720 --> 00:23:31,919 Sister, is there any possibility 464 00:23:31,920 --> 00:23:33,399 that mother is in labour? 465 00:23:33,400 --> 00:23:35,840 JACQUI GROANS 466 00:23:39,080 --> 00:23:41,399 I think she is having a contraction. 467 00:23:41,400 --> 00:23:43,359 I'm not ready! 468 00:23:43,360 --> 00:23:46,039 I'm not ready. My body's not ready! 469 00:23:46,040 --> 00:23:47,839 I think it is, Jacqui. 470 00:23:47,840 --> 00:23:51,679 All will be well, because bodies know a thing or two. 471 00:23:51,680 --> 00:23:53,840 And so do we. 472 00:23:57,800 --> 00:24:00,119 Mrs Briscoe? 473 00:24:00,120 --> 00:24:02,200 District nurse calling! 474 00:24:10,280 --> 00:24:12,279 It's Nurse Crane, come for your procedure. 475 00:24:12,280 --> 00:24:13,439 One moment. 476 00:24:13,440 --> 00:24:14,960 I'm not decent! 477 00:24:16,400 --> 00:24:17,999 Jacqui, how about a little gas and air 478 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,239 for your next contraction? 479 00:24:19,240 --> 00:24:21,359 No, I don't want any drugs! 480 00:24:21,360 --> 00:24:22,759 I've hurt my baby enough. 481 00:24:22,760 --> 00:24:24,039 This won't harm baby. 482 00:24:24,040 --> 00:24:27,239 It'll just take the edge off your pain. JACQUI STRAINS 483 00:24:27,240 --> 00:24:29,199 LIQUID SPLASHES Oh! Oh...! 484 00:24:29,200 --> 00:24:30,719 I think my waters have broken! 485 00:24:30,720 --> 00:24:32,079 I can tell you've done this before. 486 00:24:32,080 --> 00:24:35,120 Wonderful. Let's get you onto the bed. 487 00:24:37,520 --> 00:24:38,959 We have meconium. 488 00:24:38,960 --> 00:24:40,240 Baby's in distress. 489 00:24:55,680 --> 00:24:57,319 180. 490 00:24:57,320 --> 00:24:58,759 Baby needs to be born now. 491 00:24:58,760 --> 00:25:01,120 JACQUI GROANS 492 00:25:06,720 --> 00:25:09,079 It's good to see you're able to get up 493 00:25:09,080 --> 00:25:11,879 and fetch yourself some snacks, Mrs Briscoe. 494 00:25:11,880 --> 00:25:14,159 I don't know what you're talking about. 495 00:25:14,160 --> 00:25:15,799 I lead the most terrible life, 496 00:25:15,800 --> 00:25:18,439 stuck here, needing help to go to the toilet, 497 00:25:18,440 --> 00:25:20,119 unable to feed myself. 498 00:25:20,120 --> 00:25:21,600 It doesn't need to be. 499 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:25,440 These legs just need exercising. 500 00:25:26,720 --> 00:25:28,719 And you've got a lazy bowel 501 00:25:28,720 --> 00:25:31,279 from too much laxative dependence. 502 00:25:31,280 --> 00:25:33,519 Both can be rectified. 503 00:25:33,520 --> 00:25:34,799 What does that mean? 504 00:25:34,800 --> 00:25:37,639 It means that with a little hard work, 505 00:25:37,640 --> 00:25:40,199 you can get your independence back. 506 00:25:40,200 --> 00:25:41,599 That's cruel, that is. 507 00:25:41,600 --> 00:25:43,639 And typical of the medical profession. 508 00:25:43,640 --> 00:25:45,239 Do you think I haven't tried everything? 509 00:25:45,240 --> 00:25:47,719 I'm going to make your next appointment with Dr Turner 510 00:25:47,720 --> 00:25:49,399 at the surgery, Mrs Briscoe. 511 00:25:49,400 --> 00:25:51,239 How am I supposed to get to the surgery? 512 00:25:51,240 --> 00:25:53,919 I can't walk. I'd be in a state of collapse. 513 00:25:53,920 --> 00:25:57,360 I'm sure we can provide tea and a biscuit to revive you. 514 00:26:01,960 --> 00:26:04,840 It appears you favour custard creams. 515 00:26:08,280 --> 00:26:11,040 VOMITING 516 00:26:15,200 --> 00:26:17,439 JACQUI GROANS 517 00:26:17,440 --> 00:26:19,359 This is just baby's head crowning, Jacqui. 518 00:26:19,360 --> 00:26:20,479 The stinging won't last long. 519 00:26:20,480 --> 00:26:22,519 Slow the delivery down if you can. 520 00:26:22,520 --> 00:26:25,079 Small, short breaths through this next contraction. 521 00:26:25,080 --> 00:26:27,279 SHE EXHALES Wonderful. 522 00:26:27,280 --> 00:26:29,279 That's wonderful. Just like that. 523 00:26:29,280 --> 00:26:31,279 You're a dab hand at this, Jacqui. 524 00:26:31,280 --> 00:26:34,879 Really? I feel like I've made a mess of everything! 525 00:26:34,880 --> 00:26:37,839 You're a lovely mother to Kerry. 526 00:26:37,840 --> 00:26:40,640 And you're going to be a lovely mother to this one, too. 527 00:26:41,760 --> 00:26:43,759 JACQUI STRAINS 528 00:26:43,760 --> 00:26:45,239 Blow again. 529 00:26:45,240 --> 00:26:47,839 Blow again, like this. SHE BLOWS 530 00:26:47,840 --> 00:26:51,439 JACQUI EXHALES, CRIES 531 00:26:51,440 --> 00:26:53,159 Superb work. 532 00:26:53,160 --> 00:26:54,879 Baby's head has been delivered. 533 00:26:54,880 --> 00:26:59,439 Now we need gentle pushes to deliver the rest of baby. 534 00:26:59,440 --> 00:27:02,080 SHE STRAINS 535 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:10,119 Clamp and cut now. 536 00:27:10,120 --> 00:27:12,359 Congratulations, Jacqui. 537 00:27:12,360 --> 00:27:13,839 You have a son. 538 00:27:13,840 --> 00:27:15,240 Oh, one of each! 539 00:27:16,360 --> 00:27:18,080 Kerry wanted a little brother. 540 00:27:23,360 --> 00:27:25,319 Oh, can I hold him? 541 00:27:25,320 --> 00:27:28,119 The little fella just needs cleaning up 542 00:27:28,120 --> 00:27:29,959 and a bit of help with his breathing. 543 00:27:29,960 --> 00:27:32,119 What's wrong with his breathing? 544 00:27:32,120 --> 00:27:33,799 Oh, nothing. 545 00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:36,160 He's just a bit of a lazybones. 546 00:27:38,600 --> 00:27:39,760 Call the ambulance. 547 00:27:41,040 --> 00:27:43,119 Is this because of what I did? 548 00:27:43,120 --> 00:27:45,320 Is this my fault? 549 00:27:46,520 --> 00:27:48,560 AIR PUFFS 550 00:27:49,480 --> 00:27:51,240 Come on, little soldier. 551 00:27:57,680 --> 00:28:00,519 BABY CRIES 552 00:28:00,520 --> 00:28:03,359 HE SIGHS 553 00:28:03,360 --> 00:28:05,799 CRYING CONTINUES 554 00:28:05,800 --> 00:28:08,879 INDISTINCT CONVERSATION ON TV 555 00:28:08,880 --> 00:28:09,919 Oh... 556 00:28:09,920 --> 00:28:12,519 When will Mum and Dad be home? 557 00:28:12,520 --> 00:28:13,879 They're helping a lady have her baby, 558 00:28:13,880 --> 00:28:15,319 but they'll be back soon. 559 00:28:15,320 --> 00:28:17,879 Do they have to sign forms with her? 560 00:28:17,880 --> 00:28:20,639 No, sweetheart. Why? 561 00:28:20,640 --> 00:28:24,159 They had to sign forms with me so that I could be their child. 562 00:28:24,160 --> 00:28:27,719 You've been waiting for this for such a long time, haven't you? 563 00:28:27,720 --> 00:28:29,159 It's nearly a year. 564 00:28:29,160 --> 00:28:30,879 A year is a long time, May, 565 00:28:30,880 --> 00:28:34,879 but a lifetime is even longer. 566 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:38,639 And you are going to be part of this family forever. 567 00:28:38,640 --> 00:28:40,399 So come and sit with me, 568 00:28:40,400 --> 00:28:42,840 and we'll have a think about that, shall we? 569 00:28:46,040 --> 00:28:49,159 BABY CRIES 570 00:28:49,160 --> 00:28:52,039 We're going to take baby to St Cuthbert's, Jacqui. 571 00:28:52,040 --> 00:28:53,799 He can have specialist help there 572 00:28:53,800 --> 00:28:55,799 and be very well looked after. 573 00:28:55,800 --> 00:28:58,279 BABY CONTINUES CRYING He can't go without me. 574 00:28:58,280 --> 00:28:59,920 You've got to stay here, Jacqui. 575 00:29:01,160 --> 00:29:03,079 You need looking after yourself. 576 00:29:03,080 --> 00:29:05,360 SHE VOMITS 577 00:29:09,160 --> 00:29:11,040 Wait, wait, wait. Wait! 578 00:29:15,400 --> 00:29:16,960 Michael. 579 00:29:19,440 --> 00:29:21,159 Can we call him Michael? 580 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:22,520 After your father? 581 00:29:24,720 --> 00:29:26,920 Why would you want to call him after your father? 582 00:29:28,160 --> 00:29:30,479 Because I haven't stopped thinking about him. 583 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:31,800 Or my mum. 584 00:29:33,280 --> 00:29:35,879 In spite of everything that's been said, 585 00:29:35,880 --> 00:29:38,239 in spite of everything that's been done. 586 00:29:38,240 --> 00:29:41,119 And I know that they loved me as a newborn, 587 00:29:41,120 --> 00:29:43,879 just like I love this little scrapper. 588 00:29:43,880 --> 00:29:46,679 Your parents cut you off, Jacqui, because of me. 589 00:29:46,680 --> 00:29:49,080 It wasn't my parents. It was my mum. 590 00:29:50,400 --> 00:29:52,080 My dad was a good dad. 591 00:29:53,800 --> 00:29:55,239 All right. 592 00:29:55,240 --> 00:29:56,880 If that's what you want. 593 00:29:59,320 --> 00:30:02,159 His temperature's stable, but you must keep him warm. 594 00:30:02,160 --> 00:30:04,840 BABY CRIES JACQUI: I'm sorry, Michael. 595 00:30:11,120 --> 00:30:14,280 MICHAEL CRIES 596 00:30:20,840 --> 00:30:24,279 It's no good, son. I'm spent. I can't do any more. 597 00:30:24,280 --> 00:30:27,360 Yes, you can. MRS BRISCOE SIGHS 598 00:30:28,520 --> 00:30:31,079 SHE GROANS Well done. 599 00:30:31,080 --> 00:30:33,199 Only a few more, Mum, 600 00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:36,480 and the taxi's right outside the door. OK? 601 00:30:54,520 --> 00:30:56,199 Afternoon. 602 00:30:56,200 --> 00:30:57,960 How are you? 603 00:30:58,880 --> 00:31:00,759 I'm...getting by. 604 00:31:00,760 --> 00:31:03,519 I've heard about the accusation. 605 00:31:03,520 --> 00:31:06,599 Mm. I'm sorry. 606 00:31:06,600 --> 00:31:09,080 It sounds like a clear case of racial prejudice to me. 607 00:31:10,160 --> 00:31:12,720 They asked us to come here, and we did. 608 00:31:13,680 --> 00:31:15,119 I can't say it's ever been 609 00:31:15,120 --> 00:31:17,080 quite the welcome that they promised. 610 00:31:18,880 --> 00:31:20,879 I arrived at this very port. 611 00:31:20,880 --> 00:31:24,159 I've scarcely travelled a mile since then, 612 00:31:24,160 --> 00:31:26,119 but sometimes I feel like an astronaut. 613 00:31:26,120 --> 00:31:28,319 HE CHUCKLES I've come so far 614 00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:31,839 and learned to breathe such different air. 615 00:31:31,840 --> 00:31:32,960 Hmm. 616 00:31:33,920 --> 00:31:35,240 So did I. 617 00:31:36,200 --> 00:31:39,119 And...this is home now, 618 00:31:39,120 --> 00:31:41,960 whether I'm happy or whether I'm not... 619 00:31:43,320 --> 00:31:46,360 ..whether I'm wanted or whether I'm not. 620 00:31:48,680 --> 00:31:50,560 I can't go back. 621 00:31:59,400 --> 00:32:01,559 She can't get out of the cab. Or she won't. 622 00:32:01,560 --> 00:32:03,399 Won't or can't? 623 00:32:03,400 --> 00:32:05,799 You go back to your mother 624 00:32:05,800 --> 00:32:09,560 and wait in the taxi. Keep the meter running, if need be. 625 00:32:18,320 --> 00:32:19,480 Jacqui? 626 00:32:22,360 --> 00:32:23,840 Mrs Berridge? 627 00:32:27,720 --> 00:32:30,879 I'm sorry, Doctor, but there's no world in which I can make it 628 00:32:30,880 --> 00:32:33,479 up those stairs. My legs don't work. 629 00:32:33,480 --> 00:32:36,600 In which case I will have to examine you in the taxi. 630 00:32:38,400 --> 00:32:41,199 Oh, there's no dignity in this! 631 00:32:41,200 --> 00:32:44,559 A word of thanks to Doctor for his consideration 632 00:32:44,560 --> 00:32:46,120 would be nice. 633 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:50,120 Any chance we can do a deal on the meter? 634 00:32:53,080 --> 00:32:54,839 St Cuthbert's called to say 635 00:32:54,840 --> 00:32:56,479 Mrs Berridge has just been seen 636 00:32:56,480 --> 00:32:58,960 leaving the special care nursery with her husband. 637 00:33:00,160 --> 00:33:03,039 Well, thank goodness we know where she is. 638 00:33:03,040 --> 00:33:05,279 Did she try to take the baby? 639 00:33:05,280 --> 00:33:07,159 Baby Michael remains in his incubator. 640 00:33:07,160 --> 00:33:08,440 So... 641 00:33:09,440 --> 00:33:11,760 ..at least one patient is in the proper place. 642 00:33:16,920 --> 00:33:18,559 I've tested them thoroughly, 643 00:33:18,560 --> 00:33:20,079 and there's certainly nothing wrong 644 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:21,679 with your reflexes, Mrs Briscoe. 645 00:33:21,680 --> 00:33:22,959 What about my thyroid? 646 00:33:22,960 --> 00:33:26,759 Your levels have been tested in the last three months. 647 00:33:26,760 --> 00:33:28,799 Things look spot-on in that regard. 648 00:33:28,800 --> 00:33:30,639 I sacked my last doctor for saying that. 649 00:33:30,640 --> 00:33:32,759 And you're ignoring my arthritis. 650 00:33:32,760 --> 00:33:36,159 I can't walk! Mark? He's calling me a liar! 651 00:33:36,160 --> 00:33:38,559 I'm going to have one of my turns! I can feel it coming on. 652 00:33:38,560 --> 00:33:42,599 Mrs Briscoe, there is no reason we can't get you 653 00:33:42,600 --> 00:33:44,799 back on your feet if we all work together. 654 00:33:44,800 --> 00:33:46,479 You can have occupational therapy, 655 00:33:46,480 --> 00:33:49,119 and we can work out a plan 656 00:33:49,120 --> 00:33:51,519 to help you with your bowels. SHE SCOFFS 657 00:33:51,520 --> 00:33:54,440 But you have to want to do it. 658 00:33:56,320 --> 00:33:57,879 What am I going to do? 659 00:33:57,880 --> 00:33:59,959 It's my Army interview tomorrow. 660 00:33:59,960 --> 00:34:01,679 Then tell her. 661 00:34:01,680 --> 00:34:04,599 She's not as helpless as she'd have you believe. 662 00:34:04,600 --> 00:34:07,400 And perhaps she needs to hear it. 663 00:34:11,240 --> 00:34:13,919 I don't believe it! 664 00:34:13,920 --> 00:34:16,599 You've all grown so much, they don't fit. 665 00:34:16,600 --> 00:34:18,839 Does that mean you'll have to cut these out 666 00:34:18,840 --> 00:34:21,639 and measure them again? It does. 667 00:34:21,640 --> 00:34:26,479 And Nancy's changed her mind about the style of her dress. 668 00:34:26,480 --> 00:34:28,679 I've got my work cut out, and no mistake. 669 00:34:28,680 --> 00:34:30,640 No pun intended. 670 00:34:50,600 --> 00:34:54,719 I thought I had never seen you happier than when you were 671 00:34:54,720 --> 00:34:56,840 ready to enter the novitiate. 672 00:34:59,000 --> 00:35:02,040 I was happier in that moment than... 673 00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:04,520 ..I have ever been... 674 00:35:05,520 --> 00:35:07,320 ..before or since. 675 00:35:08,760 --> 00:35:10,239 But this life, 676 00:35:10,240 --> 00:35:11,919 any life, 677 00:35:11,920 --> 00:35:15,559 it doesn't just consist of moments, does it? 678 00:35:15,560 --> 00:35:18,679 No. It consists of years, 679 00:35:18,680 --> 00:35:22,959 in which we face life in all its aspects, 680 00:35:22,960 --> 00:35:25,920 all its difficulties... 681 00:35:27,280 --> 00:35:31,600 ..in our search for happiness and peace of mind. 682 00:35:34,840 --> 00:35:37,560 My peace of mind has so many enemies. 683 00:35:39,040 --> 00:35:40,879 Is it permissible to say that? 684 00:35:40,880 --> 00:35:43,280 Admission is essential. 685 00:35:47,920 --> 00:35:51,320 I've been caring for a very vulnerable mother. 686 00:35:53,400 --> 00:35:55,239 And... 687 00:35:55,240 --> 00:35:57,280 ..I see myself in her. 688 00:35:58,320 --> 00:36:00,039 Her family cut her off 689 00:36:00,040 --> 00:36:03,199 because of the path she chose. 690 00:36:03,200 --> 00:36:05,520 As have yours. 691 00:36:08,280 --> 00:36:10,880 And I cannot reconcile myself to it. 692 00:36:12,960 --> 00:36:15,640 I have caused my parents so much pain... 693 00:36:17,280 --> 00:36:22,680 ..just like my patient caused her parents. She wanted more. 694 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,719 I wanted more. 695 00:36:25,720 --> 00:36:28,039 You wanted something greater. 696 00:36:28,040 --> 00:36:30,239 Whatever our desires were, 697 00:36:30,240 --> 00:36:33,720 the end result has been the same. 698 00:36:35,400 --> 00:36:38,559 Things have been lost and... 699 00:36:38,560 --> 00:36:40,080 ..broken. 700 00:36:41,520 --> 00:36:43,280 Perhaps forever. 701 00:36:47,240 --> 00:36:51,839 My family could not accept my calling, 702 00:36:51,840 --> 00:36:54,559 and they could not forgive me 703 00:36:54,560 --> 00:36:56,320 when I answered God. 704 00:36:58,160 --> 00:37:00,199 But with his help, 705 00:37:00,200 --> 00:37:06,800 acceptance and forgiveness are within my gift. 706 00:37:10,360 --> 00:37:12,279 Sister, 707 00:37:12,280 --> 00:37:15,440 am I wrong to want their blessing... 708 00:37:16,840 --> 00:37:19,200 ..when I have so many others? 709 00:37:20,200 --> 00:37:21,799 You may be wrong 710 00:37:21,800 --> 00:37:24,560 to assume that they will never give it. 711 00:37:25,520 --> 00:37:29,200 Emotions sometimes take time to soften. 712 00:37:30,640 --> 00:37:32,399 Write to them, 713 00:37:32,400 --> 00:37:34,400 invite them. 714 00:37:35,560 --> 00:37:38,560 And I will pray for a beneficent reply. 715 00:37:43,520 --> 00:37:45,799 I keep asking myself, 716 00:37:45,800 --> 00:37:47,919 long or short? 717 00:37:47,920 --> 00:37:49,919 Short or long? 718 00:37:49,920 --> 00:37:53,799 Do you think this is suitable for the premiere, Joyce? 719 00:37:53,800 --> 00:37:56,199 I can go back and change it. 720 00:37:56,200 --> 00:37:59,199 Just keep it low-key, Rosalind. You don't want to draw 721 00:37:59,200 --> 00:38:01,879 any more attention to yourselves than necessary. 722 00:38:01,880 --> 00:38:03,559 Even stepping out with a black man 723 00:38:03,560 --> 00:38:05,039 is going to get you unwanted attention. 724 00:38:05,040 --> 00:38:06,799 So you keep saying. 725 00:38:06,800 --> 00:38:10,879 So, ladies, I've continued to apply 726 00:38:10,880 --> 00:38:12,999 discreet pressure, and Mrs Buckle, 727 00:38:13,000 --> 00:38:16,519 keen to showcase Poplar's most upstanding citizens, 728 00:38:16,520 --> 00:38:18,879 finally provided tickets for us all. 729 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:21,920 I thought it might be a nice way to celebrate after your hearing. 730 00:38:22,960 --> 00:38:24,399 Celebrate? 731 00:38:24,400 --> 00:38:28,279 If I lose at that hearing, I will lose everything - 732 00:38:28,280 --> 00:38:30,039 my registration, 733 00:38:30,040 --> 00:38:32,279 my job and my home! 734 00:38:32,280 --> 00:38:35,440 And you just come breezing in here talking about celebrating?! 735 00:38:37,400 --> 00:38:39,480 DOOR SLAMS SHUT 736 00:38:40,440 --> 00:38:42,680 We've just been really insensitive. 737 00:38:44,040 --> 00:38:45,920 Yes, I'm afraid we have. 738 00:38:48,640 --> 00:38:52,199 We'll apologise once Joyce has had a chance to collect herself. 739 00:38:52,200 --> 00:38:53,439 In the meantime, 740 00:38:53,440 --> 00:38:55,679 I want to talk to you 741 00:38:55,680 --> 00:38:57,600 about your shoes. 742 00:38:59,120 --> 00:39:00,360 I have some news, Mum. 743 00:39:01,680 --> 00:39:03,279 It's something exciting, 744 00:39:03,280 --> 00:39:05,999 but it'll mean change for us. 745 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,960 I passed my medical test. 746 00:39:10,120 --> 00:39:12,239 I've got my final interview tomorrow. 747 00:39:12,240 --> 00:39:13,279 Oh! 748 00:39:13,280 --> 00:39:16,880 There was me thinking you had a lady friend. 749 00:39:18,680 --> 00:39:22,599 If I pass, I get to train at Aldershot for 16 weeks, 750 00:39:22,600 --> 00:39:24,600 and then I get posted somewhere. 751 00:39:25,720 --> 00:39:27,920 Maybe...maybe even overseas. 752 00:39:31,320 --> 00:39:32,959 What will become of me? 753 00:39:32,960 --> 00:39:35,360 I'll make sure you're all right, Mum. 754 00:39:36,320 --> 00:39:37,919 But I can't work in a gentlemen's outfitters 755 00:39:37,920 --> 00:39:39,920 for the rest of my life. It's suffocating me. 756 00:39:43,400 --> 00:39:45,200 I've sacrificed my life for you... 757 00:39:46,640 --> 00:39:48,799 ..raised you on my own 758 00:39:48,800 --> 00:39:51,119 since we lost your dad. And for what? To be told I suffocate you?! 759 00:39:51,120 --> 00:39:53,119 Please don't do this, Mum. I don't want you to do anything 760 00:39:53,120 --> 00:39:55,119 for me any more. Live your life, 761 00:39:55,120 --> 00:39:56,839 live your dream. Go. 762 00:39:56,840 --> 00:39:59,399 I won't be accused of standing in your way. 763 00:39:59,400 --> 00:40:00,999 Get out! 764 00:40:01,000 --> 00:40:02,800 Get out! Now! 765 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:14,279 CATHERINE: How are you feeling, Jacqui? 766 00:40:14,280 --> 00:40:15,319 Much better. 767 00:40:15,320 --> 00:40:17,639 The pains and the sweating have gone. 768 00:40:17,640 --> 00:40:19,439 Michael's doing nicely, too. 769 00:40:19,440 --> 00:40:21,919 Shall I put some milk in this for Kerry? 770 00:40:21,920 --> 00:40:24,480 I haven't been to the shops yet. 771 00:40:26,040 --> 00:40:27,999 Where is your husband today? 772 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,959 Back on the building site. 773 00:40:29,960 --> 00:40:31,960 Someone has to earn, don't they? 774 00:40:32,920 --> 00:40:35,599 Well, when Sister Catherine's finished, we'll go through 775 00:40:35,600 --> 00:40:39,439 the forms for milk and orange juice, and I'll tell you 776 00:40:39,440 --> 00:40:41,919 about the social worker you've been assigned. 777 00:40:41,920 --> 00:40:44,599 His name is Mr Robinson. He's very nice. 778 00:40:44,600 --> 00:40:46,280 We don't need a welfare officer. 779 00:40:47,240 --> 00:40:50,200 I'm off drugs, and my husband is working. 780 00:41:18,760 --> 00:41:20,999 I've got butterflies in my tummy. 781 00:41:21,000 --> 00:41:23,280 So have I. 782 00:41:29,280 --> 00:41:32,119 GROANING Mrs Briscoe! 783 00:41:32,120 --> 00:41:34,399 What happened? I fell down the stairs, 784 00:41:34,400 --> 00:41:36,839 hit my head. I can't move. 785 00:41:36,840 --> 00:41:38,759 You're lucky I decided to call in. 786 00:41:38,760 --> 00:41:41,440 I need Mark. Can you get Mark? 787 00:41:45,600 --> 00:41:47,199 It's a miracle. 788 00:41:47,200 --> 00:41:49,519 No bump, cut or bruise. 789 00:41:49,520 --> 00:41:51,239 And somehow, 790 00:41:51,240 --> 00:41:52,880 in your fall... 791 00:41:54,080 --> 00:41:55,759 ..your cup of tea 792 00:41:55,760 --> 00:41:57,680 didn't spill a drop. 793 00:41:59,200 --> 00:42:00,759 If I hadn't stopped by, 794 00:42:00,760 --> 00:42:04,360 it's Mark who would have found you here, isn't it? 795 00:42:07,200 --> 00:42:10,279 May's mother, Miss Esther Tang, 796 00:42:10,280 --> 00:42:12,479 who currently remains living in Hong Kong, 797 00:42:12,480 --> 00:42:15,479 has now completed the formal agreement for the adoption. 798 00:42:15,480 --> 00:42:17,159 Thank you, Mr Hallett. 799 00:42:17,160 --> 00:42:18,639 So, May, 800 00:42:18,640 --> 00:42:20,919 today is the big day. 801 00:42:20,920 --> 00:42:23,359 We are going to make a formal decision 802 00:42:23,360 --> 00:42:25,879 that Dr and Mrs Turner 803 00:42:25,880 --> 00:42:29,279 will be your legal father and legal mother. 804 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:30,799 Are you happy about that? 805 00:42:30,800 --> 00:42:32,999 I've been happy for a long time, 806 00:42:33,000 --> 00:42:34,879 just knowing it will happen. 807 00:42:34,880 --> 00:42:38,320 Then are we all agreed? 808 00:42:41,880 --> 00:42:43,959 The adoption order has been made. 809 00:42:43,960 --> 00:42:46,200 Congratulations. 810 00:42:51,240 --> 00:42:53,320 There you go, sir. My pleasure. Good to see you. 811 00:42:56,760 --> 00:42:58,079 Nurse Crane. 812 00:42:58,080 --> 00:43:00,799 I'm sorry to interrupt you at work, Mr Briscoe. 813 00:43:00,800 --> 00:43:02,919 I need to speak to you about your mother. 814 00:43:02,920 --> 00:43:04,919 There's been an incident. 815 00:43:04,920 --> 00:43:06,719 An incident? Is she all right? 816 00:43:06,720 --> 00:43:09,239 No harm was done at all, 817 00:43:09,240 --> 00:43:13,320 but there are some facts of which you need to be apprised. 818 00:43:24,360 --> 00:43:27,280 Thank you for your advice, Sister Monica Joan. 819 00:43:28,800 --> 00:43:30,119 I'm writing to my family. 820 00:43:30,120 --> 00:43:32,080 Oh, just a moment. 821 00:43:36,120 --> 00:43:39,119 A missive of such import 822 00:43:39,120 --> 00:43:42,600 deserves a special letterhead and bond. 823 00:43:49,560 --> 00:43:52,679 Oh, Marky, I've had a terrible day. 824 00:43:52,680 --> 00:43:54,159 I know. 825 00:43:54,160 --> 00:43:56,599 I spoke to Nurse Crane. 826 00:43:56,600 --> 00:43:57,880 I want to talk. 827 00:43:58,840 --> 00:44:00,599 But not here. 828 00:44:00,600 --> 00:44:03,400 I've set the table for tea downstairs. I'll see you there. 829 00:44:30,680 --> 00:44:32,799 We've managed to get ourselves into a right mess, Mum, 830 00:44:32,800 --> 00:44:34,640 don't you think? 831 00:44:40,120 --> 00:44:42,239 You're too young to be an invalid, 832 00:44:42,240 --> 00:44:44,479 and I'm too young to be looking after you. It's not healthy. 833 00:44:44,480 --> 00:44:45,640 Not healthy? 834 00:44:46,800 --> 00:44:48,039 What more do you want, Mark? 835 00:44:48,040 --> 00:44:50,040 I want us to be honest with each other. 836 00:44:53,680 --> 00:44:56,199 I want you to support me and my ambitions, and I want you 837 00:44:56,200 --> 00:44:57,839 to have your own dreams, too. 838 00:44:57,840 --> 00:45:02,479 "Dreams"? At my age? I put my dreams aside to bring you up. 839 00:45:02,480 --> 00:45:04,639 You're going to have to get them out again, Mum, 840 00:45:04,640 --> 00:45:06,440 and spruce them up, cos... 841 00:45:08,080 --> 00:45:10,040 ..cos I'm going to take this job if I get it. 842 00:45:11,440 --> 00:45:12,959 I want to see the world. 843 00:45:12,960 --> 00:45:15,840 I'll make you proud. I promise. 844 00:45:18,120 --> 00:45:20,480 I want you to want this for me, Mum. 845 00:45:22,560 --> 00:45:24,120 I want your blessing. 846 00:45:28,960 --> 00:45:31,679 KNOCKING, DOOR OPENS 847 00:45:31,680 --> 00:45:33,919 My work shoes are gone. And my uniform. 848 00:45:33,920 --> 00:45:35,760 Have you seen them? 849 00:45:38,080 --> 00:45:39,120 Oh! 850 00:45:40,400 --> 00:45:42,119 Thank you! 851 00:45:42,120 --> 00:45:44,280 Don't cry, or you'll make me cry. 852 00:45:45,360 --> 00:45:47,199 I've felt so alone! Never. 853 00:45:47,200 --> 00:45:49,559 Not here and not with us. 854 00:45:49,560 --> 00:45:52,119 You have friends, Joyce. And what's more, 855 00:45:52,120 --> 00:45:54,039 you now have an immaculately ironed uniform 856 00:45:54,040 --> 00:45:56,040 and a perfectly polished pair of shoes. 857 00:45:57,920 --> 00:46:00,040 DOOR OPENS 858 00:46:05,360 --> 00:46:07,599 KERRY CHATTERS 859 00:46:07,600 --> 00:46:10,479 Hey! Hello! How are you doing? 860 00:46:10,480 --> 00:46:11,999 Want to come up? 861 00:46:12,000 --> 00:46:14,799 There we go. One, two, three! 862 00:46:14,800 --> 00:46:17,279 We'll have a wee play here, will we, 863 00:46:17,280 --> 00:46:19,960 while Mummy's snoozing? KERRY GIGGLES 864 00:46:23,440 --> 00:46:25,279 Hey, Jacqui. 865 00:46:25,280 --> 00:46:28,120 Hey. What's going on? 866 00:46:29,880 --> 00:46:33,480 What are you doing back home? We weren't expecting you. 867 00:46:38,880 --> 00:46:40,760 Where's your wedding ring? 868 00:46:42,840 --> 00:46:44,799 I lost it. 869 00:46:44,800 --> 00:46:46,520 Don't lie to me, Jacqui. 870 00:46:53,480 --> 00:46:55,280 Jacqui... 871 00:46:56,320 --> 00:46:58,440 You sold your wedding ring for this? 872 00:46:59,480 --> 00:47:01,519 I mean, where did you even get this from?! 873 00:47:01,520 --> 00:47:03,439 Don't, please! Please! 874 00:47:03,440 --> 00:47:04,679 It's so hard without Michael! 875 00:47:04,680 --> 00:47:06,679 I'll be fine when he comes home! 876 00:47:06,680 --> 00:47:07,919 It's just to get me through! 877 00:47:07,920 --> 00:47:09,999 You're not going to get him back like this! 878 00:47:10,000 --> 00:47:13,479 Don't look at me like that, like I'm dirty, 879 00:47:13,480 --> 00:47:15,119 like I'm bad! 880 00:47:15,120 --> 00:47:17,400 I would never have taken it if I hadn't met you! 881 00:47:18,800 --> 00:47:21,639 We've moved on, Jacqui! 882 00:47:21,640 --> 00:47:23,439 At least, I moved on! 883 00:47:23,440 --> 00:47:25,719 I'm doing my best here 884 00:47:25,720 --> 00:47:28,759 to stay clean, to give this family a decent go! 885 00:47:28,760 --> 00:47:31,239 Don't throw it away, please! 886 00:47:31,240 --> 00:47:35,559 You know what it's like. You could do it with me. 887 00:47:35,560 --> 00:47:37,199 No. 888 00:47:37,200 --> 00:47:39,519 You wanted me to take it with you once. Oh...! 889 00:47:39,520 --> 00:47:42,919 Remember? And I did, 890 00:47:42,920 --> 00:47:46,319 because...I love you. 891 00:47:46,320 --> 00:47:49,079 And now I'm asking you to just... 892 00:47:49,080 --> 00:47:51,480 ..just take it with me. 893 00:47:55,480 --> 00:47:56,920 You think I'm selfish... 894 00:47:58,000 --> 00:48:00,839 ..that I'm standing in my son's way. 895 00:48:00,840 --> 00:48:03,239 I think you're afraid of being alone. 896 00:48:03,240 --> 00:48:05,520 And you don't have to be. 897 00:48:06,520 --> 00:48:08,280 You'll miss him... 898 00:48:09,520 --> 00:48:11,399 ..but you won't lose him. 899 00:48:11,400 --> 00:48:16,039 He'll visit. He's clearly devoted to you, 900 00:48:16,040 --> 00:48:18,879 as I was to my mother. 901 00:48:18,880 --> 00:48:22,479 It was hard for her when I left home to train. 902 00:48:22,480 --> 00:48:26,199 But then she found things to do which had been impossible 903 00:48:26,200 --> 00:48:28,799 with me clinging to her skirts. 904 00:48:28,800 --> 00:48:30,880 What do you miss most? 905 00:48:34,120 --> 00:48:35,799 I used to like a jumble sale. 906 00:48:35,800 --> 00:48:37,920 That's something to aim for. 907 00:48:39,240 --> 00:48:41,760 But small steps first. 908 00:48:42,760 --> 00:48:45,520 Let's see if you can get these shoes on yourself. 909 00:49:04,280 --> 00:49:06,399 Ready? 910 00:49:06,400 --> 00:49:09,640 Good. Then we shall go. 911 00:49:17,120 --> 00:49:18,239 Hello? 912 00:49:18,240 --> 00:49:19,839 Mrs Berridge? 913 00:49:19,840 --> 00:49:21,999 Mr Berridge? CHILD CRIES 914 00:49:22,000 --> 00:49:23,480 Kerry! 915 00:49:25,880 --> 00:49:27,360 We need to get in. 916 00:49:29,800 --> 00:49:32,519 KERRY WAILS Mrs Berridge? 917 00:49:32,520 --> 00:49:34,359 Mr Berridge? 918 00:49:34,360 --> 00:49:35,919 Is anyone home? 919 00:49:35,920 --> 00:49:38,479 She's hungry. And she hasn't been changed for hours. 920 00:49:38,480 --> 00:49:40,399 She's wet and dirty. 921 00:49:40,400 --> 00:49:42,600 Maybe Mrs Berridge is still sleeping. 922 00:49:45,080 --> 00:49:47,240 HE KNOCKS 923 00:49:50,880 --> 00:49:53,200 SHE GASPS Oh, no! 924 00:50:15,280 --> 00:50:18,079 There's no pulse, and they're cold. 925 00:50:18,080 --> 00:50:19,360 Oh... 926 00:50:20,360 --> 00:50:23,560 I'll contact the police and try to trace next of kin. 927 00:50:30,200 --> 00:50:32,959 Nurse Highland has won three awards for excellence, 928 00:50:32,960 --> 00:50:36,439 one for outstanding performance for her midwifery examinations, 929 00:50:36,440 --> 00:50:38,639 and two whilst training to be a nurse. 930 00:50:38,640 --> 00:50:41,119 MAN: Nevertheless, we are here to address 931 00:50:41,120 --> 00:50:43,799 a complaint of negligence 932 00:50:43,800 --> 00:50:46,719 by Mrs Bernadette Midgely. 933 00:50:46,720 --> 00:50:50,519 Mrs Midgely's accusations are entirely unfounded. 934 00:50:50,520 --> 00:50:53,399 She is seeking to escape responsibility for her own 935 00:50:53,400 --> 00:50:57,199 personal decision to refuse care from a nurse 936 00:50:57,200 --> 00:51:00,759 whose race she considered distasteful. 937 00:51:00,760 --> 00:51:02,720 I consider that appalling. 938 00:51:03,840 --> 00:51:07,240 That is not what we are here to discuss, Sister. 939 00:51:17,480 --> 00:51:20,519 I thought I'd driven it home to him at the methadone clinic. 940 00:51:20,520 --> 00:51:23,319 Turning back to heroin after abstinence 941 00:51:23,320 --> 00:51:25,799 increases the risk of accidental overdose. 942 00:51:25,800 --> 00:51:28,799 There's also been talk of contaminated drugs in the area. 943 00:51:28,800 --> 00:51:31,159 What the dealers call "dodgy gear". 944 00:51:31,160 --> 00:51:33,160 Yes, I've heard about that, too. 945 00:51:34,600 --> 00:51:37,119 The inquest may reveal more, 946 00:51:37,120 --> 00:51:38,559 for all the good it will do. 947 00:51:38,560 --> 00:51:40,120 These poor children! 948 00:51:41,560 --> 00:51:44,719 We have to hope that Mr Robinson has some luck back at the office, 949 00:51:44,720 --> 00:51:46,960 tracing the children's grandparents. 950 00:51:48,520 --> 00:51:52,679 Mrs Midgely said you made her feel...uncomfortable 951 00:51:52,680 --> 00:51:54,119 and criticised. 952 00:51:54,120 --> 00:51:56,039 That was never my intention. 953 00:51:56,040 --> 00:51:58,359 I was encouraging her to exercise, 954 00:51:58,360 --> 00:52:00,959 as stipulated in the new medical advice, 955 00:52:00,960 --> 00:52:03,519 which encourages ambulation after giving birth. 956 00:52:03,520 --> 00:52:06,119 And can you explain why you left 957 00:52:06,120 --> 00:52:08,079 without conducting an examination? 958 00:52:08,080 --> 00:52:10,239 I wanted to examine her. 959 00:52:10,240 --> 00:52:14,519 She was in pain, in her calf, and to me, the area looked red, 960 00:52:14,520 --> 00:52:17,039 as though it was inflamed. 961 00:52:17,040 --> 00:52:18,839 I tried, 962 00:52:18,840 --> 00:52:21,439 and she refused to co-operate. 963 00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:23,360 She said she didn't want... 964 00:52:26,280 --> 00:52:28,840 She didn't want a black person to touch her. 965 00:52:39,800 --> 00:52:42,119 What's all this? Why are there boxes in the hall? 966 00:52:42,120 --> 00:52:43,479 Are you moving house? 967 00:52:43,480 --> 00:52:45,519 No! SHE CHUCKLES 968 00:52:45,520 --> 00:52:47,439 I'm sorting stuff out for a jumble sale. 969 00:52:47,440 --> 00:52:49,440 Your mother's making progress. 970 00:52:52,680 --> 00:52:54,400 I take it there's news. 971 00:52:55,440 --> 00:52:56,640 Oh... 972 00:53:04,760 --> 00:53:06,280 Oh, son! 973 00:53:09,000 --> 00:53:10,720 Oh! Careful, Mum. 974 00:53:12,000 --> 00:53:13,720 I'm not dead yet! 975 00:53:17,720 --> 00:53:19,479 Well done. 976 00:53:19,480 --> 00:53:23,280 You go and spread your wings. 977 00:53:39,360 --> 00:53:41,999 MAGISTRATE CLEARS THROAT 978 00:53:42,000 --> 00:53:45,399 We have concluded that there was 979 00:53:45,400 --> 00:53:47,719 no disobedience and no misconduct 980 00:53:47,720 --> 00:53:50,160 on the part of Nurse Highland. 981 00:53:51,480 --> 00:53:52,839 I am exonerated? 982 00:53:52,840 --> 00:53:54,439 Completely. 983 00:53:54,440 --> 00:53:57,879 Sister Julienne's comments regarding Mrs Midgely's attitude 984 00:53:57,880 --> 00:53:59,759 have been made a matter of record. 985 00:53:59,760 --> 00:54:01,759 Thank you. 986 00:54:01,760 --> 00:54:03,479 There will be no further action. 987 00:54:03,480 --> 00:54:05,200 SHE EXHALES SHARPLY 988 00:54:12,240 --> 00:54:15,840 And that completes my case notes on Jacqui Berridge. 989 00:54:17,120 --> 00:54:18,999 Mother, deceased. 990 00:54:19,000 --> 00:54:20,519 Drug overdose. 991 00:54:20,520 --> 00:54:22,519 And the date. 992 00:54:22,520 --> 00:54:25,119 Footnote. Baby and older sibling 993 00:54:25,120 --> 00:54:28,399 transferred to care of maternal grandparents. 994 00:54:28,400 --> 00:54:30,440 That is something, I suppose. 995 00:54:32,720 --> 00:54:35,560 Sometimes our prayers are answered... 996 00:54:36,560 --> 00:54:39,960 ..but not always in the way that we desire. 997 00:54:43,000 --> 00:54:45,079 There's a letter for you, Sister. 998 00:54:45,080 --> 00:54:48,399 It's addressed to Miss S Cantwell. 999 00:54:48,400 --> 00:54:50,720 This is my sister's writing. 1000 00:54:52,440 --> 00:54:55,559 "Dear Sandra, thank you for the invitation 1001 00:54:55,560 --> 00:54:57,319 "to your first vow ceremony. 1002 00:54:57,320 --> 00:55:00,159 "Nothing will stop me from being there, even if 1003 00:55:00,160 --> 00:55:01,959 "I have to come on my own. 1004 00:55:01,960 --> 00:55:04,120 "I miss you, and I love you." 1005 00:55:06,960 --> 00:55:08,999 It sounds as though my parents and my other siblings 1006 00:55:09,000 --> 00:55:11,639 still can't come to terms with my vocation, 1007 00:55:11,640 --> 00:55:13,400 but Helen has! 1008 00:55:15,080 --> 00:55:17,200 I will have family with me! 1009 00:55:25,680 --> 00:55:28,639 I think we're all going to represent Poplar very well. 1010 00:55:28,640 --> 00:55:30,799 Mrs Buckle will be quite delighted. 1011 00:55:30,800 --> 00:55:32,759 You look absolutely smashing, lass. 1012 00:55:32,760 --> 00:55:34,959 It's not every day you get to walk round the corner 1013 00:55:34,960 --> 00:55:36,839 and rub shoulders with royalty. 1014 00:55:36,840 --> 00:55:39,679 Rosalind has gone on ahead with Cyril. 1015 00:55:39,680 --> 00:55:41,560 Shall we go? Yes. 1016 00:55:45,920 --> 00:55:48,759 I'm terrified we're going to get there after Princess Anne. 1017 00:55:48,760 --> 00:55:50,839 SHE YELPS Oi! 1018 00:55:50,840 --> 00:55:53,039 Can't you do better than that? MAN CHUCKLES 1019 00:55:53,040 --> 00:55:55,559 A little blonde like you? You'll lose him in the dark. 1020 00:55:55,560 --> 00:55:57,279 I beg your pardon?! Just ignore them. 1021 00:55:57,280 --> 00:55:58,759 Why should I ignore them? If I ignore them, 1022 00:55:58,760 --> 00:56:00,519 then they'll assume that they've made their point 1023 00:56:00,520 --> 00:56:01,799 and make it again with someone else, 1024 00:56:01,800 --> 00:56:04,119 and then nothing is ever going to change. 1025 00:56:04,120 --> 00:56:05,679 Change will come, Rosalind. 1026 00:56:05,680 --> 00:56:07,319 But it's going to take time. 1027 00:56:07,320 --> 00:56:09,479 And we haven't got any more time to waste. 1028 00:56:09,480 --> 00:56:12,039 I want to be with you, Cyril. 1029 00:56:12,040 --> 00:56:14,399 I want to share things with you - 1030 00:56:14,400 --> 00:56:19,079 days and dreams and plans and conversations, 1031 00:56:19,080 --> 00:56:21,039 and coffee after work, 1032 00:56:21,040 --> 00:56:23,760 and nights out with both of us looking beautiful! 1033 00:56:24,760 --> 00:56:27,040 And you do look very, very beautiful. 1034 00:56:28,600 --> 00:56:30,080 So do you. 1035 00:56:33,080 --> 00:56:36,840 Is it allowed, to say that a man looks beautiful? 1036 00:56:55,640 --> 00:56:57,639 MATURE JENNIFER: Babies are born, 1037 00:56:57,640 --> 00:57:00,839 but families are forged. 1038 00:57:00,840 --> 00:57:03,679 Year after year after year, 1039 00:57:03,680 --> 00:57:08,359 the stuff of belonging is tempered and strengthened, 1040 00:57:08,360 --> 00:57:13,559 shaped by life and its chances and demands, 1041 00:57:13,560 --> 00:57:15,879 created by love 1042 00:57:15,880 --> 00:57:17,800 and all that we let go. 1043 00:57:22,880 --> 00:57:26,839 And even in loss, new life is given back to us. 1044 00:57:26,840 --> 00:57:30,000 There will always be another open door. 1045 00:57:36,920 --> 00:57:39,479 There will always be another gift, 1046 00:57:39,480 --> 00:57:41,599 another celebration, 1047 00:57:41,600 --> 00:57:45,880 something to pass from hand to hand. 1048 00:57:48,000 --> 00:57:51,199 It may only be a small thing, 1049 00:57:51,200 --> 00:57:55,919 and the pleasure it brings may be entirely fleeting. 1050 00:57:55,920 --> 00:57:57,679 But embrace it, 1051 00:57:57,680 --> 00:57:59,799 be at peace with it, 1052 00:57:59,800 --> 00:58:01,839 and, like a child, 1053 00:58:01,840 --> 00:58:05,399 embrace all the happiness it brings. 1054 00:58:05,400 --> 00:58:08,240 LAUGHTER 1055 00:58:10,760 --> 00:58:12,639 Come in, come in! 1056 00:58:12,640 --> 00:58:14,479 There's been a fire at Arbery, 1057 00:58:14,480 --> 00:58:16,479 with mothers-to-be there! 1058 00:58:16,480 --> 00:58:19,759 Hello again, Paula. Come on, honey, let's get you inside. 1059 00:58:19,760 --> 00:58:22,439 If you're looking for us to take her in, the answer's no. 1060 00:58:22,440 --> 00:58:25,159 CHILDREN LAUGH Oi! 1061 00:58:25,160 --> 00:58:27,640 What do you think you're playing at?!