1 00:00:35,480 --> 00:00:40,240 MATURE JENNIFER WORTH: During Lent, we give up the things we love. 2 00:00:40,280 --> 00:00:44,160 We repent...and make sacrifices. 3 00:00:45,200 --> 00:00:48,440 Even the altar must go without flowers. 4 00:00:48,480 --> 00:00:50,640 (BIKE BELL DINGS) 5 00:00:50,680 --> 00:00:53,080 We deny ourselves pleasure. 6 00:00:53,120 --> 00:00:56,240 We forgo cake, coffee, biscuits, 7 00:00:56,280 --> 00:00:57,880 sugar in our tea. 8 00:00:57,920 --> 00:01:00,080 - Or try to. - (VIOLET CLEARS HER THROAT) 9 00:01:06,880 --> 00:01:11,080 We promise to forbid ourselves cigarettes. 10 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:17,720 And when we fail, we are policed by fellow penitents. 11 00:01:22,760 --> 00:01:25,680 Enjoyment itself is contraband. 12 00:01:26,920 --> 00:01:30,160 Much is ruined in pursuit of self-improvement. 13 00:01:32,880 --> 00:01:36,280 And we are all exposed as very far from perfect. 14 00:01:55,720 --> 00:01:59,880 Fred... It's gone. Now, that is the second time this week. 15 00:01:59,920 --> 00:02:02,680 - What's that? - The milk. And don't you tell me 16 00:02:02,720 --> 00:02:04,840 that the milkman made a mistake, because just look at this. 17 00:02:04,880 --> 00:02:08,640 I found it just chucked on the front doormat. 18 00:02:08,680 --> 00:02:11,800 The cheek of it! So you'll be having that black. 19 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:22,120 (WINCES) 20 00:02:28,360 --> 00:02:30,440 (DOOR OPENS) 21 00:02:30,480 --> 00:02:32,440 (DOOR CLOSES) 22 00:02:32,480 --> 00:02:35,320 Mum, where've you been? It's nearly quarter to. 23 00:02:35,360 --> 00:02:36,400 You'd best get off, then. 24 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:39,080 - You all right? - Course. 25 00:02:39,120 --> 00:02:40,720 - What's that? - Well, I wrote a list 26 00:02:40,760 --> 00:02:42,080 in case you go up the shops later. 27 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:44,160 - Since when do I need a list? - Well, it's just a few bits. 28 00:02:44,200 --> 00:02:45,720 They can always wait until tomorrow. 29 00:02:45,760 --> 00:02:48,160 Right, I'm on a double, remember, 30 00:02:48,200 --> 00:02:49,520 and Ken won't be back till five. 31 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:52,200 Yeah, I know, I know. Go on. You don't want to be late. 32 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:55,560 All right, missy. You be good for your gran. I'll see you later, yeah? 33 00:02:55,600 --> 00:02:57,960 Who is that, then? What have you been doing? 34 00:02:59,240 --> 00:03:00,320 (DOOR OPENS) 35 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:01,880 - (SIGHS) - (DOOR CLOSES) 36 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:10,520 (GROANS) 37 00:03:15,400 --> 00:03:18,720 We, too, have fallen prey to the purloiner of dairy products. 38 00:03:18,760 --> 00:03:21,280 We had a bottle removed from our doorstep only yesterday. 39 00:03:21,320 --> 00:03:25,120 For myself, I set no store by caffeinated beverages 40 00:03:25,160 --> 00:03:27,440 with my morning repast, 41 00:03:27,480 --> 00:03:31,680 but the younger women are sorely aggrieved at the lack of milk for their tea. 42 00:03:31,720 --> 00:03:33,560 Well, I'm with them there. 43 00:03:33,600 --> 00:03:36,400 I mean, it's bad enough Vi's got us giving up sugar for Lent. 44 00:03:36,440 --> 00:03:38,920 I wasn't bargaining on us giving up milk too. 45 00:03:38,960 --> 00:03:42,840 I have perceived a pattern to the culprit's larceny, 46 00:03:42,880 --> 00:03:48,160 which suggests a period of covert surveillance might prove profitable. 47 00:03:49,520 --> 00:03:51,720 Do you know? I think you might have something there, Sister. 48 00:04:09,360 --> 00:04:11,880 - You are surprised! - What the hell's wrong with yer? 49 00:04:12,880 --> 00:04:15,800 Hm! It's only a couple of pints of milk. 50 00:04:15,840 --> 00:04:17,440 It's not like it's the crime of the century! 51 00:04:17,480 --> 00:04:20,040 On this occasion, perhaps. 52 00:04:20,080 --> 00:04:22,320 But this is not your first transgression, is it? 53 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:23,640 All right. Don't flip your wig! 54 00:04:23,680 --> 00:04:26,800 Look, just tell her I'll pay for it, will yer? If that's her problem. 55 00:04:26,840 --> 00:04:28,080 It seems we've caught our thief. 56 00:04:28,120 --> 00:04:31,320 Look, I'm sorry, all right? I shouldn't have taken it. 57 00:04:31,360 --> 00:04:33,840 I don't even drink milk, as a rule. 58 00:04:33,880 --> 00:04:35,760 But you're supposed to have it for the baby, ain't yer? 59 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:37,400 For the bones and that? 60 00:04:37,440 --> 00:04:39,080 The girl is with child. 61 00:04:39,120 --> 00:04:41,560 Perhaps you should step inside, Miss...erm? 62 00:04:41,600 --> 00:04:44,680 Atkins. Tina Atkins. 63 00:04:55,080 --> 00:04:58,560 How far along is your pregnancy, Miss Atkins? 64 00:04:58,600 --> 00:05:01,240 Dunno exactly. It's hard to keep track of dates, ain't it? 65 00:05:01,280 --> 00:05:03,040 But you have been to a doctor? 66 00:05:03,080 --> 00:05:05,200 Not yet. 67 00:05:05,240 --> 00:05:06,840 But my monthlies have stopped. 68 00:05:06,880 --> 00:05:08,400 Besides, I can just tell. 69 00:05:08,440 --> 00:05:11,600 I feel...different, you know? Like there's a baby growing. 70 00:05:11,640 --> 00:05:15,720 There's an antenatal clinic this afternoon at the Iris Knight Institute. 71 00:05:15,760 --> 00:05:18,200 You could register with Dr Turner whilst you're there. 72 00:05:18,240 --> 00:05:19,840 Hm. I suppose it can't hurt. 73 00:05:19,880 --> 00:05:21,040 More porridge? 74 00:05:23,080 --> 00:05:26,240 - With sugar this time? - Go on, then. 75 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:34,080 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 76 00:05:34,120 --> 00:05:35,760 It was a girl? 77 00:05:35,800 --> 00:05:38,440 Oh, a right cheeky little madam. 78 00:05:39,400 --> 00:05:40,920 What have you got there? 79 00:05:40,960 --> 00:05:44,680 It's from my Auntie Margaret who lives in Keele. 80 00:05:44,720 --> 00:05:48,280 Nearly 80, and she still sends me a parcel twice a year. 81 00:05:49,240 --> 00:05:50,640 Aww! 82 00:05:50,680 --> 00:05:54,960 Ooh...will you look at that?! 83 00:05:55,000 --> 00:05:58,360 Well... (CLEARS HER THROAT) ...we shall just have to... 84 00:05:58,400 --> 00:05:59,840 ...put it away... 85 00:05:59,880 --> 00:06:02,120 ...for Lent. 86 00:06:03,960 --> 00:06:05,480 (CLEARS HER THROAT) 87 00:06:08,640 --> 00:06:10,800 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 88 00:06:32,280 --> 00:06:33,920 Boo! 89 00:06:33,960 --> 00:06:37,320 Just five minutes more and then we'd best get to the shop, all right, lovey? 90 00:06:37,360 --> 00:06:39,160 Yeah. Oh... 91 00:06:39,200 --> 00:06:40,200 (GROANS) 92 00:06:45,080 --> 00:06:46,800 (GROANS) 93 00:06:48,080 --> 00:06:49,320 All good, Nurse? 94 00:06:49,360 --> 00:06:52,920 All good. I can hear a nice strong heartbeat. 95 00:06:52,960 --> 00:06:54,640 You look a bit flushed, though, Mrs Bulmer. 96 00:06:54,680 --> 00:06:55,720 It was just a rush to get here. 97 00:06:55,760 --> 00:06:57,600 Are you still working at the factory? 98 00:06:57,640 --> 00:07:00,320 Too right. We're paying the deposit on the house next month. 99 00:07:01,400 --> 00:07:02,400 It's fine. 100 00:07:02,440 --> 00:07:07,280 Really. I'm just sitting at a machine. It's not like it's hard graft. 101 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:18,320 Still, your blood pressure's higher than I'd like. 102 00:07:18,360 --> 00:07:20,120 You need to try and take it easy, if you can. 103 00:07:20,160 --> 00:07:23,720 Feet up as soon as you get home, and lots of early nights. All right? 104 00:07:23,760 --> 00:07:26,040 - Yes, Nurse. - I mean it. 105 00:07:26,080 --> 00:07:29,160 You're not far off now. And we don't want a repeat of last time. 106 00:07:29,200 --> 00:07:31,840 It was all over bar the shouting by the time I got there. 107 00:07:31,880 --> 00:07:33,800 - Mum did all right, though, didn't she? - All right? 108 00:07:33,840 --> 00:07:37,680 She pretty much delivered the baby and still had a cake baked by teatime. 109 00:07:37,720 --> 00:07:39,240 I know. 110 00:07:39,280 --> 00:07:41,320 She's something else, my mum. 111 00:07:41,360 --> 00:07:45,200 I was saying before, wouldn't it be perfect if this one came on Mother's Day? 112 00:07:45,240 --> 00:07:47,160 Well, you never know. 113 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:53,640 (DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES NEARBY) 114 00:08:12,240 --> 00:08:14,080 (DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) 115 00:08:21,880 --> 00:08:23,080 Nana! 116 00:08:26,560 --> 00:08:30,800 You've grown a whole half an inch! Well done! 117 00:08:30,840 --> 00:08:31,880 I'm so proud of you. 118 00:08:31,920 --> 00:08:33,840 Can't you tell me my test results now? 119 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:36,360 I'm afraid it'll take a week to come back, 120 00:08:36,400 --> 00:08:39,640 so you'll have to make an appointment at the surgery. 121 00:08:39,680 --> 00:08:42,440 Well, I guess it ain't all bad. 122 00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:45,240 So long as it means I get to see you again, Doctor. 123 00:08:47,800 --> 00:08:50,360 Has anyone ever told you you've got eyes just like Paul McCartney? 124 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:52,920 No, I don't believe they have. 125 00:08:52,960 --> 00:08:54,000 You have, though. 126 00:08:54,040 --> 00:08:56,240 He's my third-favourite Beatle. 127 00:08:56,280 --> 00:08:58,440 After John. And George. 128 00:09:01,880 --> 00:09:04,240 It was my mother's favourite variety 129 00:09:04,280 --> 00:09:08,800 and Aubrey assures me it will bloom by Mothering Sunday. 130 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:10,040 It's quite lovely. 131 00:09:10,080 --> 00:09:13,720 He really is a most thoughtful gentleman friend. 132 00:09:13,760 --> 00:09:16,880 He's invited me to accompany him to Kent at Easter to visit his sister. 133 00:09:16,920 --> 00:09:21,000 Apparently, there are the most wonderful coastal walks. 134 00:09:21,040 --> 00:09:23,880 I'll be off to the Brook Advisory Centre now, Nurse Crane. 135 00:09:23,920 --> 00:09:25,080 Very well. 136 00:09:32,120 --> 00:09:34,320 (CHILD CRIES) 137 00:09:38,280 --> 00:09:40,840 Sergeant, what's going on? 138 00:09:40,880 --> 00:09:43,000 A neighbour heard the little girl crying 139 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:45,720 and, as far as I can ascertain, she's been left in the house on her own 140 00:09:45,760 --> 00:09:46,960 with the doors locked. 141 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:48,680 That can't be right. Her gran looks after her. 142 00:09:53,200 --> 00:09:57,280 Gillian, it's Nurse Dyer. I'm helping Mummy with the baby. 143 00:09:57,320 --> 00:09:58,600 Is your gran there? 144 00:09:58,640 --> 00:10:03,520 Apparently, the grandmother was seen leaving the premises over an hour ago. 145 00:10:03,560 --> 00:10:05,440 - CHILD: Mama... - It's all right, sweetheart. 146 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:07,080 It's gonna be all right. 147 00:10:07,120 --> 00:10:11,040 Given the child's situation, I think it's best if we get this door down. 148 00:10:11,080 --> 00:10:12,280 - Gillian? - Yeah. 149 00:10:14,200 --> 00:10:17,560 Er, Gillian, I'm going to need you to move back down the hall 150 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:19,960 so we can open this door. 151 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,320 Do you understand? 152 00:10:21,360 --> 00:10:23,760 Just shuffle back on your bottom. 153 00:10:23,800 --> 00:10:26,880 Yeah, that's it! Keep going. 154 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:28,800 Right the way down. 155 00:10:28,840 --> 00:10:29,960 Well done. 156 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,680 Now, um, there's going to be a big bang when the door opens, 157 00:10:32,720 --> 00:10:34,880 but there's no need to be scared. 158 00:10:34,920 --> 00:10:36,480 Gillian? 159 00:10:36,520 --> 00:10:37,760 Gillian! 160 00:10:37,800 --> 00:10:39,720 Gillian! 161 00:10:39,760 --> 00:10:41,720 - What's going on? - (GROANS) 162 00:10:41,760 --> 00:10:43,360 Gillian! 163 00:10:43,400 --> 00:10:45,200 Gillian! 164 00:10:45,240 --> 00:10:47,240 Oh, my God, is she all right? 165 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:49,200 Oh, sweetheart! 166 00:10:49,240 --> 00:10:50,920 It's all right. I'm here. 167 00:10:50,960 --> 00:10:52,600 What's going on? Where's my mum? 168 00:10:52,640 --> 00:10:55,440 We don't know. She's not in the house. 169 00:10:55,480 --> 00:10:56,960 What? She must be! 170 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:59,360 - (GROANS) - Sergeant Woolf? 171 00:10:59,400 --> 00:11:00,880 (GROANS) 172 00:11:00,920 --> 00:11:02,240 Sergeant Woolf? 173 00:11:02,280 --> 00:11:03,280 Call for an ambulance. 174 00:11:03,320 --> 00:11:06,480 Tell them we have a male, 50s, police officer, heart attack, 175 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:08,920 - and to come as quick as they can. - (GROANS) 176 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:10,800 That's it. 177 00:11:10,840 --> 00:11:13,920 - Any luck with those notes? - I'm afraid not. 178 00:11:15,480 --> 00:11:18,240 Perhaps you could assist us, Miss Higgins. 179 00:11:18,280 --> 00:11:19,880 If you're not too busy with your pot plant. 180 00:11:19,920 --> 00:11:23,720 As I said, Nurse Crane, my files are impeccable. 181 00:11:23,760 --> 00:11:27,760 If any documentation is missing, you must look elsewhere. 182 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:35,240 (GASPS) 183 00:11:41,240 --> 00:11:43,720 Mum! Where have you been?! 184 00:11:43,760 --> 00:11:45,280 Oh, God! 185 00:11:48,840 --> 00:11:52,280 You were supposed to be minding Gillian! What was going through your mind? 186 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:55,080 I don't know what was going through my mind. 187 00:11:55,120 --> 00:11:57,960 You left a tiny child completely on her own! 188 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,560 For hours, according to Reenie! 189 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:01,200 Please, stop shouting. 190 00:12:01,240 --> 00:12:03,280 What would've happened if she'd have managed to get out 191 00:12:03,320 --> 00:12:04,920 and she'd have run into the road?! 192 00:12:04,960 --> 00:12:06,680 I don't know what would've happened! 193 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:09,400 I don't know what did happen! 194 00:12:09,440 --> 00:12:11,240 But I'm sorry. I'm really sorry! 195 00:12:11,280 --> 00:12:12,280 Listen... 196 00:12:12,320 --> 00:12:16,120 Gillian is safe, and that's all that matters. 197 00:12:16,160 --> 00:12:17,520 Like my gran used to say, 198 00:12:17,560 --> 00:12:19,680 let's all simmer down and put the kettle on, eh? 199 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:21,520 MAN: Whoa, whoa, whoa! What's going on here? 200 00:12:21,560 --> 00:12:22,720 Laverne? Laverne! 201 00:12:22,760 --> 00:12:25,640 - Have we been burgled or something? - No, we haven't! 202 00:12:25,680 --> 00:12:27,920 So, what the ruddy hell's happened to the door? 203 00:12:27,960 --> 00:12:30,520 Why don't you ask my mum? 204 00:12:30,560 --> 00:12:33,800 We've all had a fright, Mr Bulmer. But there is no harm done. 205 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:46,280 We're here to enquire about a Sergeant Aubrey Woolf. 206 00:12:46,320 --> 00:12:49,000 I understand he was brought in by ambulance 207 00:12:49,040 --> 00:12:51,600 following a suspected cardiac incident. 208 00:12:51,640 --> 00:12:53,640 One of my colleagues attended to him. 209 00:12:53,680 --> 00:12:56,160 - If you'll wait one moment. - Thank you. 210 00:13:02,440 --> 00:13:04,080 Won't be long now. 211 00:13:07,720 --> 00:13:10,200 He's been admitted to Ward 12. 212 00:13:10,240 --> 00:13:12,040 - Is he conscious? - I believe so. 213 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:13,080 Thank you. 214 00:13:15,280 --> 00:13:18,160 Come on, let's go and find him. 215 00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:23,280 Thank you. 216 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:45,280 (DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) 217 00:13:45,320 --> 00:13:50,960 A heart attack is a corporeal crisis of the highest order. 218 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:56,320 Sergeant Woolf was very lucky that you acted so swiftly, Nurse Dyer. 219 00:13:56,360 --> 00:13:59,160 To be honest, I...I should've seen the symptoms sooner. 220 00:13:59,200 --> 00:14:02,520 There was just so much else going on. And I couldn't go with him in the ambulance 221 00:14:02,560 --> 00:14:04,760 because Mrs Bulmer was in such a state. 222 00:14:04,800 --> 00:14:06,680 I'm only thankful the child came to no harm. 223 00:14:06,720 --> 00:14:10,560 Have you spoken to Dr Turner about Florrie Watkins? 224 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:12,720 Yes, Sister. He's going to see her in the morning. 225 00:14:12,760 --> 00:14:16,440 It certainly sounds as though the poor woman is developing dementia. 226 00:14:16,480 --> 00:14:18,040 Oh, I hope you're wrong. 227 00:14:18,080 --> 00:14:20,960 She's only 58. And that whole family relies on her completely. 228 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:24,600 That may have to change. It can be a hard thing 229 00:14:24,640 --> 00:14:28,360 when a child must become the carer to a parent. 230 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:31,200 SISTER MONICA JOAN: But surely it is no more than we owe? 231 00:14:31,240 --> 00:14:33,960 A repayment for all the care and sacrifices 232 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:36,400 they themselves have expended on us. 233 00:14:36,440 --> 00:14:38,760 I quite agree, Sister. 234 00:14:38,800 --> 00:14:42,240 For my own part, it was certainly an honour to care for my mother 235 00:14:42,280 --> 00:14:43,360 in her final years. 236 00:14:43,400 --> 00:14:47,320 But it didn't mean that the transition was an easy one. 237 00:14:47,360 --> 00:14:49,280 (FOOTSTEPS) 238 00:14:49,320 --> 00:14:53,320 I'm so sorry, Sister. The clinic at the centre was a lot busier than anticipated. 239 00:14:53,360 --> 00:14:55,960 We're seeing a lot of young women seeking contraceptive advice. 240 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,600 VALERIE: It just shows how badly 241 00:14:57,640 --> 00:14:59,480 - the centre was needed. - Hm. 242 00:14:59,520 --> 00:15:01,960 My only concern is that your voluntary commitments 243 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:05,200 should not adversely affect your work, Nurse Franklin. 244 00:15:05,240 --> 00:15:07,160 Of course, Sister. 245 00:16:04,520 --> 00:16:06,240 (BIKE BELL DINGS) 246 00:16:13,480 --> 00:16:14,480 Oh. No, thanks. 247 00:16:14,520 --> 00:16:15,840 - Sure? - Yeah. 248 00:16:30,040 --> 00:16:33,280 Nurse Anderson, here's the list of district visits for the day. 249 00:16:33,320 --> 00:16:38,120 One more surgical discharge from St Cuthbert's and a new colostomy. 250 00:16:38,160 --> 00:16:40,120 Meanwhile, Sister Hilda, you will, of course, 251 00:16:40,160 --> 00:16:42,760 be having the pleasure of St Wilbert's Primary. 252 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:44,760 I have my nit comb at the ready. 253 00:16:44,800 --> 00:16:47,800 Valerie, have you taken my sterile gauze? I had two rolls here 254 00:16:47,840 --> 00:16:49,680 - and now I've only one. - I've not touched it. 255 00:16:49,720 --> 00:16:51,720 - Are you sure? - I'd know if I had. 256 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:54,840 Goodness, I prefer you two when you're smoking. 257 00:16:54,880 --> 00:16:57,680 SISTER FRANCES: I could never see the attraction of cigarettes myself. 258 00:16:57,720 --> 00:17:00,200 Me neither. I can't bear the smell. 259 00:17:00,240 --> 00:17:03,160 Well, it must be wonderful to be so saintly. 260 00:17:03,200 --> 00:17:05,160 Personally, I always think 261 00:17:05,200 --> 00:17:07,960 those who've struggled with temptation are far more interesting. 262 00:17:12,240 --> 00:17:15,960 FLORRIE: I've worked hard all me life, Doctor. Early to bed, early to rise. 263 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:18,000 It's never bothered me before. 264 00:17:18,040 --> 00:17:19,760 But that's changed recently? 265 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:24,560 Well, to be honest, some days 266 00:17:24,600 --> 00:17:27,400 I'm so tired I can hardly put one foot in front of the other. 267 00:17:27,440 --> 00:17:29,960 Why didn't you say something? 268 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:32,480 Well, I thought it would pass, you know. 269 00:17:32,520 --> 00:17:36,280 Nurse Dyer also mentioned you've been having some joint pain. 270 00:17:36,320 --> 00:17:38,200 Yeah, well, my ankles. 271 00:17:38,240 --> 00:17:40,120 The left one especially. 272 00:17:40,160 --> 00:17:43,000 And elsewhere too. 273 00:17:43,040 --> 00:17:44,920 Uh, knees, wrists. 274 00:17:44,960 --> 00:17:47,360 I sort of ache all over. 275 00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:49,520 She's been forgetting things too. 276 00:17:49,560 --> 00:17:52,120 But, then, it's no wonder if that's how she's been feeling. 277 00:17:53,640 --> 00:17:55,960 So, what do you think it is, Doctor? 278 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:59,600 Your mother may have developed mature onset diabetes, 279 00:17:59,640 --> 00:18:02,480 which we'll start managing with a strict diet plan. 280 00:18:02,520 --> 00:18:04,480 But in the meantime, 281 00:18:04,520 --> 00:18:06,760 because I'm concerned about your other symptoms, 282 00:18:06,800 --> 00:18:08,880 I'd like to send you for blood tests. 283 00:18:08,920 --> 00:18:12,440 And no more cleaning work for the time being. 284 00:18:14,320 --> 00:18:17,000 And it might be better to find a neighbour or friend 285 00:18:17,040 --> 00:18:19,760 who could take care of your daughter, Mrs Bulmer. 286 00:18:31,840 --> 00:18:34,120 - Oh! - Sorry, Sister. Mind how you go. 287 00:18:43,160 --> 00:18:45,920 (FAINT CHATTER) 288 00:18:51,920 --> 00:18:53,840 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 289 00:18:58,200 --> 00:19:02,160 Oh, sorry, Sister. I was just heading out, as it happens. 290 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:05,320 I won't keep you. 291 00:19:05,360 --> 00:19:09,120 But I understand that you missed your appointment at the surgery. 292 00:19:09,160 --> 00:19:10,640 Yeah, I got held up. 293 00:19:10,680 --> 00:19:12,840 But it was only confirming what I knew already, weren't it? 294 00:19:12,880 --> 00:19:14,880 The test was positive, yes. 295 00:19:14,920 --> 00:19:18,560 But it's important that you're regularly monitored during your pregnancy, 296 00:19:18,600 --> 00:19:21,840 which is why we ask all expectant mothers to attend the Tuesday clinic 297 00:19:21,880 --> 00:19:23,200 on a regular basis. 298 00:19:23,240 --> 00:19:24,600 All right, I can do that. 299 00:19:24,640 --> 00:19:27,240 Well, not today. I've got a lot on. 300 00:19:27,280 --> 00:19:30,440 But I will, I promise. I want do what's right for the baby. 301 00:19:30,480 --> 00:19:31,880 Of course you do. 302 00:19:31,920 --> 00:19:34,480 You know, I keep thinking about what it'll be like 303 00:19:34,520 --> 00:19:37,560 with its little fingers and that soft hair they have. 304 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:39,560 I'm gonna love it so much, Sister. 305 00:19:40,760 --> 00:19:43,160 And I'm gonna be a good mum. I'm gonna get a good job, 306 00:19:43,200 --> 00:19:45,640 I'm going to find us a decent place to live. You'll see. 307 00:19:45,680 --> 00:19:49,080 It's probably too late to make the clinic today, in any case. 308 00:19:49,120 --> 00:19:52,520 Erm, you can start afresh next week. 309 00:19:52,560 --> 00:19:56,840 And if you have any questions or issues of any kind, just... 310 00:19:56,880 --> 00:19:58,520 Well, it's probably nothing really 311 00:19:58,560 --> 00:20:03,640 but I've noticed a bit of something... down there, in me knickers. 312 00:20:03,680 --> 00:20:06,240 - You mean discharge? - I suppose. 313 00:20:06,280 --> 00:20:08,520 And it burns a bit when I go to the lav. 314 00:20:08,560 --> 00:20:09,560 I see. 315 00:20:09,600 --> 00:20:11,680 Er, you can check, if you like. 316 00:20:14,720 --> 00:20:17,000 I think it might be better if I make you an appointment 317 00:20:17,040 --> 00:20:18,920 as soon as possible with Dr Turner. 318 00:20:18,960 --> 00:20:21,480 Yeah, all right, just so long as it don't take too long. 319 00:20:21,520 --> 00:20:23,960 I've got to go see someone about a job up West. 320 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:26,800 He's a music producer. Knows everyone. 321 00:20:26,840 --> 00:20:29,840 And he says he reckons he can get me a job in a boutique. 322 00:20:29,880 --> 00:20:31,440 That does sound promising. 323 00:20:38,640 --> 00:20:40,600 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 324 00:20:40,640 --> 00:20:41,840 Come in! 325 00:20:41,880 --> 00:20:43,520 (DOOR OPENS) 326 00:20:45,560 --> 00:20:47,560 Oh, no! It's the nit nurse! 327 00:20:47,600 --> 00:20:49,760 GIRL: Nitty Nora, head explorer! 328 00:20:53,160 --> 00:20:54,800 Yup. No, you're fine. Off you go. 329 00:21:02,680 --> 00:21:05,760 All clear! Thank goodness. 330 00:21:05,800 --> 00:21:07,960 - TEACHER: Marnie Atkins. - Come along, dear. 331 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,400 I won't bite! 332 00:21:17,760 --> 00:21:19,440 All right, darling, off you go. 333 00:21:19,480 --> 00:21:21,640 TEACHER: Go and wait in the corridor, Marnie. 334 00:21:34,720 --> 00:21:36,640 - Your blood pressure's still a bit high. - Is it? 335 00:21:36,680 --> 00:21:40,280 Oh, it's nothing to worry about at this stage, 336 00:21:40,320 --> 00:21:44,680 but I'll be looking in on you daily from now on - to keep an eye on it. 337 00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:46,240 It's just one thing after another. 338 00:21:48,600 --> 00:21:50,320 How's your mum doing? 339 00:21:50,360 --> 00:21:52,840 At least she hasn't had any more funny turns. 340 00:21:52,880 --> 00:21:56,040 But I can't leave Gillian with her. So I've had to stop work. 341 00:21:56,080 --> 00:21:58,760 That's probably not such a bad thing. 342 00:21:58,800 --> 00:22:01,240 But now I'm not bringing any money in either, 343 00:22:01,280 --> 00:22:04,000 and Ken, God bless him, I know he never stops, 344 00:22:04,040 --> 00:22:07,400 but it won't be enough, not for all of us. 345 00:22:07,440 --> 00:22:09,320 Then there's the deposit on the house. 346 00:22:10,360 --> 00:22:12,240 There's no way we can manage that now. 347 00:22:14,120 --> 00:22:15,520 Truth is, Nurse... 348 00:22:17,000 --> 00:22:19,400 (SOBS) ...if Mum doesn't get better, I don't know what we'll do. 349 00:22:20,960 --> 00:22:22,200 (SNIFFS) 350 00:22:22,240 --> 00:22:23,480 You'll take care of her. 351 00:22:24,800 --> 00:22:29,000 And everything else... it'll work itself out. 352 00:22:30,800 --> 00:22:33,160 Yeah, I know. You-you're right. 353 00:22:36,720 --> 00:22:40,000 You're certainly looking a lot brighter. 354 00:22:40,040 --> 00:22:43,600 And the ward sister tells me you managed a little more dinner. 355 00:22:43,640 --> 00:22:45,400 The cod in parsley sauce 356 00:22:45,440 --> 00:22:49,280 was a considerable improvement on the Spam fritters. 357 00:22:49,320 --> 00:22:51,440 - Oh! - Yes. 358 00:22:51,480 --> 00:22:54,720 Sister Monica Joan insisted that your card have a canine theme, 359 00:22:54,760 --> 00:22:57,840 although her reasoning was not entirely clear to me. 360 00:22:57,880 --> 00:23:01,360 Well, an evocation of the bulldog spirit, perhaps? 361 00:23:01,400 --> 00:23:03,320 Oh, perhaps! (LAUGHS) 362 00:23:03,360 --> 00:23:08,160 In any case, I was asked to convey the best wishes of all at Nonnatus. 363 00:23:08,200 --> 00:23:10,960 They are praying for your speedy recovery. 364 00:23:15,200 --> 00:23:16,880 Seems you are much missed. 365 00:23:18,400 --> 00:23:19,800 Oh, Millicent! 366 00:23:21,320 --> 00:23:25,760 Erm, you'll be speaking with Dr Carmichael in the morning? 367 00:23:25,800 --> 00:23:28,000 Doctor's rounds are at 11. 368 00:23:28,040 --> 00:23:32,200 According to the nurse, he likes to play a round of golf beforehand. 369 00:23:32,240 --> 00:23:33,600 Well, really! 370 00:23:33,640 --> 00:23:36,000 (CHUCKLES) 371 00:23:50,760 --> 00:23:53,480 Sorry, Nurse, I was busy. Mum can't have heard the door. 372 00:23:53,520 --> 00:23:54,880 Not to worry. 373 00:23:57,320 --> 00:24:01,320 I've just put Gillian down. She needs her naps in the morning. 374 00:24:01,360 --> 00:24:03,440 Oh! She's not the only one. 375 00:24:07,240 --> 00:24:08,760 Mum? 376 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:12,880 - Mum! - What's wrong? 377 00:24:12,920 --> 00:24:14,800 Nurse... 378 00:24:14,840 --> 00:24:16,280 The whites of her eyes have gone yellow. 379 00:24:17,920 --> 00:24:20,160 Come here, chick. Let's have a look at you. 380 00:24:30,320 --> 00:24:31,840 Am I seeing things? 381 00:24:33,120 --> 00:24:34,160 No. You're not. 382 00:24:35,680 --> 00:24:38,360 Sister Julienne said I had to see the doctor straight away. 383 00:24:38,400 --> 00:24:41,960 I know, Miss Atkins, but I'm afraid he's been called out to another patient. 384 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,840 Well, I can't wait around all day. I've got things to do. 385 00:24:43,880 --> 00:24:46,920 Which is why I'm more than happy to examine you myself. 386 00:24:46,960 --> 00:24:49,000 I saw you at the clinic. 387 00:24:49,040 --> 00:24:51,200 That's right. I'm Nurse Turner. 388 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:53,880 - You're married to the doctor, then? - I am. 389 00:24:53,920 --> 00:24:55,200 All right for some! 390 00:24:55,240 --> 00:24:57,160 I knew a doctor once. 391 00:24:57,200 --> 00:25:00,160 He wanted me to go and live in a mansion in the countryside, 392 00:25:00,200 --> 00:25:01,720 but I don't fancy it. 393 00:25:10,040 --> 00:25:13,040 Something's not right. You need to do something, 394 00:25:13,080 --> 00:25:15,120 because, whatever it is, it's getting worse. 395 00:25:15,160 --> 00:25:17,480 I'm a diabetic, Laverne. It does all sorts to your system. 396 00:25:17,520 --> 00:25:20,280 It doesn't cause jaundice, Mrs Watkins. 397 00:25:21,560 --> 00:25:25,320 This yellow tinge suggests your liver's struggling. 398 00:25:25,360 --> 00:25:27,480 And it's been struggling for a while. 399 00:25:27,520 --> 00:25:28,520 Her liver? 400 00:25:29,880 --> 00:25:31,360 Seems likely. 401 00:25:31,400 --> 00:25:33,040 But we will run some tests. 402 00:25:34,960 --> 00:25:36,800 We'll get to the bottom of it, I promise. 403 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,600 Thank you, Doctor. 404 00:25:44,360 --> 00:25:45,640 There we go. All done. 405 00:25:46,880 --> 00:25:49,040 Suppose I'll have to get used to this, won't I? 406 00:25:49,080 --> 00:25:51,480 Midwives poking me round and that? 407 00:25:51,520 --> 00:25:55,200 Pregnancy does have its uncomfortable moments, that's for sure. 408 00:25:55,240 --> 00:25:57,760 But you'll remember that from your first one. 409 00:25:57,800 --> 00:25:59,200 Sorry? 410 00:25:59,240 --> 00:26:01,840 Well, I noticed you have an episiotomy scar. 411 00:26:01,880 --> 00:26:04,280 I presumed it was from a previous delivery. 412 00:26:04,320 --> 00:26:05,680 Yeah, that's right. 413 00:26:05,720 --> 00:26:08,960 I was just a kid, and my parents didn't want to know, so... 414 00:26:09,000 --> 00:26:11,640 - I'm sorry. - No, it's all right. 415 00:26:11,680 --> 00:26:13,920 My little boy... 416 00:26:13,960 --> 00:26:16,000 He went with his dad to America. 417 00:26:16,040 --> 00:26:18,080 He's got a lovely life now. 418 00:26:18,120 --> 00:26:22,120 Lives in one of them big white houses with a view of the sea. 419 00:26:22,160 --> 00:26:24,280 That does sound nice. 420 00:26:24,320 --> 00:26:26,400 Still, it must have been hard for you. 421 00:26:28,120 --> 00:26:31,240 Yeah, I suppose. But it's for the best. 422 00:26:31,280 --> 00:26:34,760 And I've got a second chance now, ain't I? 423 00:26:34,800 --> 00:26:38,160 - Another little baby. - Absolutely. 424 00:26:39,920 --> 00:26:41,760 Now, Miss Atkins, 425 00:26:41,800 --> 00:26:45,240 I'm afraid it does look as though you've picked up an infection. 426 00:26:45,280 --> 00:26:46,840 What sort of infection? 427 00:26:46,880 --> 00:26:48,680 Could be a number of things. 428 00:26:48,720 --> 00:26:52,200 But, given the symptoms, we first need to rule out a venereal infection. 429 00:26:52,240 --> 00:26:54,880 So we'll send a sample for testing. 430 00:26:54,920 --> 00:26:56,120 All right, then. 431 00:27:05,360 --> 00:27:07,320 Laverne? 432 00:27:07,360 --> 00:27:10,320 The doctor says she's been ill for ages. 433 00:27:10,360 --> 00:27:14,080 He says it's got to the point where her liver's really badly damaged. 434 00:27:14,120 --> 00:27:15,920 But can't he do something about it? 435 00:27:17,000 --> 00:27:18,280 I don't know. 436 00:27:18,320 --> 00:27:20,560 He's doing tests. 437 00:27:20,600 --> 00:27:23,040 But you don't get better from something like this. 438 00:27:23,080 --> 00:27:25,040 People die from liver disease, Ken. 439 00:27:25,080 --> 00:27:26,600 Oh, Verne... 440 00:27:33,040 --> 00:27:34,920 How did she even get something like that? 441 00:27:34,960 --> 00:27:39,480 I don't know. But I said to the doctor, "Whatever it is, it's not from drinking." 442 00:27:39,520 --> 00:27:41,800 She'll have one milk stout once in a blue moon. 443 00:27:41,840 --> 00:27:43,720 In front of us. 444 00:27:43,760 --> 00:27:45,880 What do you mean, Ken? 445 00:27:47,240 --> 00:27:50,960 What do you think I mean? She's all confused all the time. 446 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:52,400 She can't get up in the mornings. 447 00:27:52,440 --> 00:27:53,920 Because she's tired! 448 00:27:53,960 --> 00:27:55,520 And she's tired because she's ill! 449 00:27:55,560 --> 00:27:59,440 When she left Gillian, she had some sort of blackout. 450 00:28:00,480 --> 00:28:02,880 And now the doctor says her liver's shot to pieces. 451 00:28:05,840 --> 00:28:07,480 What if she's having a tipple on the quiet? 452 00:28:07,520 --> 00:28:09,880 I don't know how you can even say that! 453 00:28:09,920 --> 00:28:12,440 You know what she went through with my gran! 454 00:28:12,480 --> 00:28:14,760 She won't even have strong drink in the house! 455 00:28:14,800 --> 00:28:18,560 Vernie, don't get upset. I'm just saying...something has caused this... 456 00:28:18,600 --> 00:28:22,480 No, you're saying my mum's an alcoholic! 457 00:28:22,520 --> 00:28:23,880 My mum. 458 00:28:23,920 --> 00:28:27,520 The woman who's worked her fingers to the bone for me and Gillian, 459 00:28:27,560 --> 00:28:29,880 not to mention you! 460 00:28:29,920 --> 00:28:32,760 We're a family. We stick together! 461 00:28:34,320 --> 00:28:37,000 And if you say anything about her like that ever again, 462 00:28:37,040 --> 00:28:39,480 you're out of this house. 463 00:28:39,520 --> 00:28:41,760 You're on your own. 464 00:28:45,000 --> 00:28:48,480 Apologies, Sister. It took me rather a while to locate them. 465 00:28:48,520 --> 00:28:50,440 They'd migrated from the employment pile 466 00:28:50,480 --> 00:28:52,440 to child support and milk vouchers. 467 00:28:52,480 --> 00:28:56,200 And these are the employers who may be able to offer suitable hours 468 00:28:56,240 --> 00:28:59,480 to young mothers? I have Tina Atkins in mind here. 469 00:28:59,520 --> 00:29:01,120 In theory, of course. 470 00:29:01,160 --> 00:29:04,120 Whether they currently have openings is another matter. 471 00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:06,920 How are the Bulmers getting along? 472 00:29:06,960 --> 00:29:08,160 Not too good. 473 00:29:09,680 --> 00:29:12,600 Laverne's mother's showing symptoms of liver cirrhosis, 474 00:29:12,640 --> 00:29:15,200 but Laverne insists she's never been a drinker. 475 00:29:16,360 --> 00:29:19,880 If one is determined enough, one can hide it for years. 476 00:29:19,920 --> 00:29:21,400 Addiction thrives in the shadows. 477 00:29:21,440 --> 00:29:22,880 Speaking of which, 478 00:29:22,920 --> 00:29:24,320 Lent or no Lent, I plan to enjoy 479 00:29:24,360 --> 00:29:27,040 a post-dinner Sobranie cigarette this evening 480 00:29:27,080 --> 00:29:30,440 and I hereby openly admit my utter lack of self-discipline. 481 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:32,240 Fair enough. 482 00:29:34,520 --> 00:29:36,040 (CLATTERING) 483 00:29:36,080 --> 00:29:37,240 VIOLET: Who's there? 484 00:29:37,280 --> 00:29:39,120 Who's there?! 485 00:29:39,160 --> 00:29:41,600 Come on, show yourself! 486 00:29:42,720 --> 00:29:45,800 Fred Buckle! 487 00:29:45,840 --> 00:29:47,880 I'm sorry, Vi. I couldn't resist. 488 00:29:48,920 --> 00:29:50,200 Oh, honestly! 489 00:29:51,440 --> 00:29:53,160 You could've at least have used a knife. 490 00:29:57,280 --> 00:29:58,400 Mmm! 491 00:30:02,240 --> 00:30:06,000 Really, Patrick, could it not wait till after supper? 492 00:30:06,040 --> 00:30:09,760 I'm sorry, but I know I'm missing something. 493 00:30:09,800 --> 00:30:13,840 And I'm just hoping that something in here will jog my memory. 494 00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:15,640 Would it help to talk about it? 495 00:30:16,920 --> 00:30:20,920 A woman in her late 50s develops mature onset diabetes 496 00:30:20,960 --> 00:30:23,560 despite a limited consumption of sugar, 497 00:30:23,600 --> 00:30:27,560 an active lifestyle and no discernible issues with her weight. 498 00:30:27,600 --> 00:30:28,840 It's possible. 499 00:30:28,880 --> 00:30:32,000 Then she develops symptoms of jaundice, 500 00:30:32,040 --> 00:30:34,720 suggesting advanced liver damage. 501 00:30:34,760 --> 00:30:36,400 And you think the two may be connected? 502 00:30:36,440 --> 00:30:38,360 I'm certain of it. 503 00:30:38,400 --> 00:30:41,760 But I can't for the life of me think how. 504 00:30:43,240 --> 00:30:46,000 Oh, thank you, Nurse Crane, That's very good of you. 505 00:30:46,040 --> 00:30:48,680 I thought you'd have had your fill of grapes by now. 506 00:30:48,720 --> 00:30:49,800 (CHUCKLES) 507 00:30:49,840 --> 00:30:53,000 And no doubt Miss Higgins has been keeping you well stocked 508 00:30:53,040 --> 00:30:55,200 with more enticing comestibles. 509 00:30:55,240 --> 00:30:56,480 Hmm. 510 00:30:57,560 --> 00:30:59,920 I hope I haven't spoken out of turn. 511 00:30:59,960 --> 00:31:03,840 I...spoke with the doctor today. 512 00:31:03,880 --> 00:31:07,440 His prognosis was...far from encouraging. 513 00:31:07,480 --> 00:31:09,360 I'm very sorry to hear that. 514 00:31:09,400 --> 00:31:11,560 Therefore, given the circumstances, 515 00:31:11,600 --> 00:31:15,240 I'm compelled to reconsider my situation 516 00:31:15,280 --> 00:31:17,520 concerning Miss Higgins. 517 00:31:21,320 --> 00:31:23,640 Patrick, you said you were coming up. 518 00:31:23,680 --> 00:31:24,960 I...I won't be long. 519 00:31:25,000 --> 00:31:26,760 I've found this article. 520 00:31:28,360 --> 00:31:30,280 She's no longer having periods. 521 00:31:30,320 --> 00:31:34,840 Florrie Watkins's monthly bleeding stopped with the menopause. 522 00:31:36,400 --> 00:31:38,520 But that's when she developed all the problems 523 00:31:38,560 --> 00:31:41,720 associated with toxic levels of iron in her tissues. 524 00:31:41,760 --> 00:31:43,000 You know what it is? 525 00:31:43,040 --> 00:31:45,120 I know what it is. 526 00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:50,800 TEACHER: Lenny Atkins, I see you. 527 00:31:50,840 --> 00:31:54,000 Lovely. Not a nit in sight. 528 00:31:54,040 --> 00:31:55,400 Very well done, both of you. 529 00:31:55,440 --> 00:31:58,360 Straight back to your classrooms now. 530 00:31:58,400 --> 00:32:00,320 Make sure you get your sister back to hers. 531 00:32:00,360 --> 00:32:05,160 Of course, they'll be re-infested in days. The ones in care always are. 532 00:32:07,080 --> 00:32:09,000 Do you know what happened to their mother? 533 00:32:09,040 --> 00:32:11,760 Tina Atkins? She's around. 534 00:32:11,800 --> 00:32:14,840 They've been back with her more than once, but it never works out. 535 00:32:14,880 --> 00:32:16,280 Classic neglect. 536 00:32:16,320 --> 00:32:19,920 Doesn't stop the little one crying for her, though. 537 00:32:19,960 --> 00:32:24,000 No matter how badly they're treated, they always want their mother. 538 00:32:24,040 --> 00:32:26,480 She's a prostitute at the docks. 539 00:32:28,960 --> 00:32:33,120 Yes, I noticed that your skin was considerably more tanned 540 00:32:33,160 --> 00:32:34,720 than your daughter's. 541 00:32:34,760 --> 00:32:36,960 Do you spend a lot of time in the sun? 542 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:39,360 What, in Poplar? In March? 543 00:32:39,400 --> 00:32:42,640 He's right, though. You have got a bit more colour than you used to. 544 00:32:42,680 --> 00:32:45,200 I've spoken with the liver consultant 545 00:32:45,240 --> 00:32:49,760 and we believe the darkening of your skin is related to the other symptoms. 546 00:32:49,800 --> 00:32:52,840 It's a condition called haemochromatosis. 547 00:32:52,880 --> 00:32:55,720 - Haemo-what? - It's something you were born with. 548 00:32:55,760 --> 00:32:59,240 It means you've got too much iron in your body. 549 00:32:59,280 --> 00:33:00,640 Will she get better? 550 00:33:00,680 --> 00:33:03,600 The condition can be managed by blood-letting. 551 00:33:03,640 --> 00:33:06,200 The consultant has already set up a plan. 552 00:33:07,240 --> 00:33:10,200 Although I'm afraid it will take a few months 553 00:33:10,240 --> 00:33:11,680 for us to get things under control. 554 00:33:11,720 --> 00:33:15,520 And it might take even longer than that for your body to recover. 555 00:33:15,560 --> 00:33:17,880 I'm...I'm not gonna die? 556 00:33:19,840 --> 00:33:21,280 No, Mrs Watkins. 557 00:33:21,320 --> 00:33:25,640 Now, you are going to need to make a few adjustments to your lives, 558 00:33:25,680 --> 00:33:28,080 but this is something we can manage... 559 00:33:28,120 --> 00:33:29,560 ...and manage well. 560 00:33:31,320 --> 00:33:32,680 Hear that, Mum? 561 00:33:36,440 --> 00:33:38,280 Oh... 562 00:33:41,920 --> 00:33:43,600 I've spoken with St Cuthbert's, 563 00:33:43,640 --> 00:33:45,840 but, unfortunately, they're unable to provide a bed at present. 564 00:33:45,880 --> 00:33:48,880 Do we have space at the maternity home? 565 00:33:48,920 --> 00:33:51,600 You would have to address the possibility of cross-infection, 566 00:33:51,640 --> 00:33:53,440 now she's been diagnosed with gonorrhoea. 567 00:33:53,480 --> 00:33:55,560 I know. And I realise that's not ideal. 568 00:33:55,600 --> 00:33:57,160 But without supervision, 569 00:33:57,200 --> 00:33:59,880 I very much doubt that Tina will take the antibiotics, 570 00:33:59,920 --> 00:34:02,880 and that would place both mother and baby at risk. 571 00:34:02,920 --> 00:34:07,040 I suppose if an allocated bathroom and a lavatory for her sole use 572 00:34:07,080 --> 00:34:10,720 can be provided, a workable solution could be found. 573 00:34:10,760 --> 00:34:12,800 That's what I thought. 574 00:34:14,080 --> 00:34:18,840 I was also a little concerned by something Tina said about her son. 575 00:34:18,880 --> 00:34:20,920 Her son? 576 00:34:24,120 --> 00:34:27,320 Do I have to stay here? I thought you said I'd have me own room. 577 00:34:27,360 --> 00:34:30,560 Unfortunately, the side room is already occupied. 578 00:34:30,600 --> 00:34:33,360 If I can ask you to slip out of your clothes and pop on the gown? 579 00:34:33,400 --> 00:34:35,480 And I definitely will get my dinner, won't I? 580 00:34:35,520 --> 00:34:37,480 All your meals will be provided. 581 00:34:42,600 --> 00:34:44,920 Ooh, let me pull the screen round. 582 00:34:48,840 --> 00:34:52,480 You were never good with needles. I remember when you were little, 583 00:34:52,520 --> 00:34:54,920 you threw a blue fit when you had to have an injection. 584 00:34:55,960 --> 00:34:59,440 - You gave me butterscotch. - I did. (LAUGHS) 585 00:35:02,440 --> 00:35:03,760 (SOBS) 586 00:35:03,800 --> 00:35:05,600 Mum, what is it? What's wrong? 587 00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:07,960 I was so scared! 588 00:35:10,120 --> 00:35:11,920 I thought my mind was going! 589 00:35:13,560 --> 00:35:15,480 And I just kept thinking, "I won't be a burden. 590 00:35:16,640 --> 00:35:18,440 "I'll jump in the river if I have to." 591 00:35:18,480 --> 00:35:21,320 How could you even think that? 592 00:35:21,360 --> 00:35:23,600 How could you ever think you'd be a burden? 593 00:35:25,360 --> 00:35:27,240 You're my mum. 594 00:35:30,200 --> 00:35:31,800 Here... 595 00:35:36,040 --> 00:35:37,480 Ooh! 596 00:35:46,880 --> 00:35:50,040 There are two children, a boy and a girl. 597 00:35:50,080 --> 00:35:52,040 Marnie and Lenny Atkins. 598 00:35:52,080 --> 00:35:54,960 - You are quite sure? - Yes, Sister. 599 00:35:55,000 --> 00:35:57,680 Both have been in and out of care since infancy, 600 00:35:57,720 --> 00:36:02,640 as their mother, Tina Atkins, has been unwilling, or unable, to care for them. 601 00:36:03,680 --> 00:36:04,760 What of the father? 602 00:36:04,800 --> 00:36:07,720 Apparently, the father, or fathers, 603 00:36:07,760 --> 00:36:10,160 were not involved at any point - 604 00:36:10,200 --> 00:36:12,920 except conception, obviously. 605 00:36:14,360 --> 00:36:18,640 She told Mrs Turner that her son was abroad with him. 606 00:36:18,680 --> 00:36:20,120 That's complete fantasy, I'm afraid. 607 00:36:21,320 --> 00:36:26,560 Because the reality was too painful or perhaps too shameful to admit. 608 00:36:26,600 --> 00:36:28,640 Presumably, she thought her past 609 00:36:28,680 --> 00:36:31,800 would affect her chances of keeping this baby. 610 00:36:31,840 --> 00:36:34,560 And, the fact is...it probably will. 611 00:36:36,440 --> 00:36:38,680 Unless we can find a way to help. 612 00:36:41,520 --> 00:36:45,560 I tell you what? Keep your stupid magazine! I was only looking at it anyway! 613 00:36:45,600 --> 00:36:49,080 Let's get you back to bed, shall we, Miss Atkins? It's time for your medication. 614 00:36:49,120 --> 00:36:52,520 Did you see that, Sister? She's accusing me of stealing. 615 00:36:52,560 --> 00:36:54,520 I don't think that's very Christian-like, do you? 616 00:36:54,560 --> 00:36:55,680 Selfish cow! 617 00:36:55,720 --> 00:36:58,600 Here's your medication, Miss Atkins. 618 00:36:59,720 --> 00:37:02,760 How old are you anyway? You look about 20. 619 00:37:02,800 --> 00:37:05,520 You new to this whole nun lark, are yer? 620 00:37:05,560 --> 00:37:08,280 I joined the order when I was 17. 621 00:37:08,320 --> 00:37:09,960 Seriously? 622 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:12,120 What about boys and parties and stuff? 623 00:37:13,680 --> 00:37:16,320 That was never really for me. 624 00:37:18,080 --> 00:37:21,240 What, you mean you've never... you know? 625 00:37:23,200 --> 00:37:24,640 Blimey. 626 00:37:42,440 --> 00:37:44,480 (DOOR OPENS) 627 00:37:46,520 --> 00:37:48,000 Look, there's Grandad. 628 00:37:48,040 --> 00:37:51,240 Now you shan't miss the Round Britain Quiz. 629 00:37:52,520 --> 00:37:57,200 And...I've been giving some more thought to our Easter plans. 630 00:37:57,240 --> 00:38:00,320 Provided you're home by then, 631 00:38:00,360 --> 00:38:04,360 a little trip to the seaside might be just what you need. 632 00:38:04,400 --> 00:38:05,640 Oh... 633 00:38:05,680 --> 00:38:07,880 Well, we don't need to decide yet. 634 00:38:07,920 --> 00:38:12,040 And if Kent still feels too long a journey, 635 00:38:12,080 --> 00:38:17,240 well, then we could consider a day trip - to Kew, perhaps, or Richmond? 636 00:38:17,280 --> 00:38:19,640 Oh, I did so love the river when I was a little girl. 637 00:38:19,680 --> 00:38:21,960 Millicent... 638 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:25,160 ...I've spoken to my sister 639 00:38:25,200 --> 00:38:28,840 and I shall be going to stay with her when I'm discharged. 640 00:38:28,880 --> 00:38:33,080 Oh. Well, there you go. Kent it is! 641 00:38:33,120 --> 00:38:36,320 That's a marvellous idea. A few weeks by the sea. 642 00:38:36,360 --> 00:38:39,560 It-It might be considerably longer than that. 643 00:38:41,600 --> 00:38:45,400 Dr Carmichael said that I need to be signed off from work 644 00:38:45,440 --> 00:38:47,120 for the foreseeable future. 645 00:38:48,320 --> 00:38:49,440 But he was... 646 00:38:49,480 --> 00:38:51,280 ...unable to tell me when... 647 00:38:52,440 --> 00:38:58,080 ...or, indeed, if I might ever be fit enough to return to active duty. 648 00:38:58,120 --> 00:39:00,080 Oh, Aubrey. I'm so sorry. 649 00:39:00,120 --> 00:39:02,920 Which is why, in the light of this development... 650 00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:08,520 ...I feel it would be unfair of me to continue with our relationship. 651 00:39:10,720 --> 00:39:13,360 I'm not a well man, Millicent. 652 00:39:14,960 --> 00:39:16,040 And... 653 00:39:16,080 --> 00:39:18,360 ...were we to grow closer, 654 00:39:18,400 --> 00:39:21,400 I'm afraid that any happiness we might enjoy... 655 00:39:24,960 --> 00:39:28,440 ...might only make it that much harder on you in the end. 656 00:39:32,280 --> 00:39:33,640 I'm sorry. 657 00:39:36,840 --> 00:39:38,120 Of course. 658 00:39:39,720 --> 00:39:41,800 I completely understand, Aubrey. 659 00:39:41,840 --> 00:39:44,120 You must do what you think best. 660 00:39:52,320 --> 00:39:54,080 I'd better go, then. 661 00:40:06,600 --> 00:40:08,560 (CLEARS HER THROAT) 662 00:40:19,040 --> 00:40:24,680 Mum's going to get better, but we don't know how long it will take. 663 00:40:27,400 --> 00:40:32,600 So, we'll just have to forget about the house - for now. 664 00:40:32,640 --> 00:40:37,280 And we'll have to tighten our belts and manage with what you bring in. 665 00:40:37,320 --> 00:40:38,520 All right. 666 00:40:38,560 --> 00:40:42,720 Because I can't go to work with nobody looking after the kids 667 00:40:42,760 --> 00:40:46,640 and McIntyre's have probably already given away my job by now. 668 00:40:46,680 --> 00:40:50,720 And, anyway, with the baby coming any day, I just need to get ready. 669 00:40:52,040 --> 00:40:53,080 Is that it? 670 00:40:53,120 --> 00:40:55,160 I think so. 671 00:40:55,200 --> 00:40:58,280 And Florrie's going to get better? Yeah? They're sure about that? 672 00:40:59,520 --> 00:41:00,680 That's what they've said. 673 00:41:04,920 --> 00:41:07,280 Then that's all that matters, eh? 674 00:41:07,320 --> 00:41:08,600 Come here. 675 00:41:10,720 --> 00:41:14,520 Ooh, cor, you don't half make things hard for yourself, eh? 676 00:41:14,560 --> 00:41:16,040 (DOOR OPENS) 677 00:41:30,400 --> 00:41:32,080 A machinist? 678 00:41:33,320 --> 00:41:36,800 To be honest, Sister, it's not really for me. 679 00:41:36,840 --> 00:41:39,960 As I understand it, this work is not particularly physically demanding, 680 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:42,680 so you would be able to continue with it throughout your pregnancy. 681 00:41:42,720 --> 00:41:45,120 Yeah, but once the baby comes, I'll want to look after it, won't I? 682 00:41:45,160 --> 00:41:46,760 I wouldn't want to be out working. 683 00:41:46,800 --> 00:41:50,000 With a regular income, you'll be in a more secure position. 684 00:41:50,040 --> 00:41:53,920 I'll get payments from Assistance and that. I'll get by somehow. 685 00:41:57,280 --> 00:42:00,680 Tina...I know this isn't your first child. 686 00:42:00,720 --> 00:42:05,320 And...I understand it must be very difficult to talk about. 687 00:42:05,360 --> 00:42:07,520 But despite what's happened in the past, 688 00:42:07,560 --> 00:42:10,400 I want to do everything I can to make sure you keep this baby. 689 00:42:11,560 --> 00:42:14,480 And the first step towards that is finding you regular work 690 00:42:14,520 --> 00:42:17,720 so that you can show the social services that you can support yourself. 691 00:42:21,240 --> 00:42:22,320 Tina? 692 00:42:22,360 --> 00:42:25,000 I was too young. It wasn't my fault. 693 00:42:25,040 --> 00:42:27,080 No-one's saying it was. 694 00:42:28,320 --> 00:42:30,200 But with our help, in time, 695 00:42:30,240 --> 00:42:34,280 you may be in a position to contact your other children. 696 00:42:34,320 --> 00:42:36,080 They're better off where they are. 697 00:42:37,160 --> 00:42:38,600 They're cared for. 698 00:42:40,200 --> 00:42:42,920 But I know your daughter misses you very much. 699 00:42:46,600 --> 00:42:48,800 Perhaps you could think about it? 700 00:42:51,360 --> 00:42:52,680 I want you to go. 701 00:42:54,400 --> 00:42:57,520 Oh... I'm sorry if I've upset you. 702 00:42:57,560 --> 00:42:59,160 Just go. 703 00:43:15,960 --> 00:43:17,600 Clean as a whistle. 704 00:43:17,640 --> 00:43:20,040 Those ankles are looking better too. Well done. 705 00:43:20,080 --> 00:43:22,520 Where's Florrie? She's having a lie-down. 706 00:43:22,560 --> 00:43:24,080 Wonders'll never cease! 707 00:43:24,120 --> 00:43:26,240 She's probably sewing, not resting, 708 00:43:26,280 --> 00:43:28,880 but I told her she needs to just think about herself 709 00:43:28,920 --> 00:43:30,480 and let me look after everything else. 710 00:43:30,520 --> 00:43:34,280 Like you said, I can't stay her little girl for ever. 711 00:43:34,320 --> 00:43:36,880 Ah, I'm sure I didn't say it quite like that. 712 00:43:36,920 --> 00:43:39,600 I knew what you meant. And you were right. 713 00:43:40,760 --> 00:43:43,360 No point killing ourselves for a better place to live, is there, 714 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:45,360 if we're not together to enjoy it? 715 00:43:46,760 --> 00:43:49,040 No, I suppose not. 716 00:43:49,080 --> 00:43:50,920 Ken wants to stay put, anyway. 717 00:43:50,960 --> 00:43:54,440 Says he don't want to leave his mates down the pub. I ask you! 718 00:44:02,880 --> 00:44:03,920 Oh... 719 00:44:03,960 --> 00:44:06,360 Are you experiencing some discomfort, Miss Atkins? 720 00:44:06,400 --> 00:44:09,320 This bed's hard as a rock. It's given me a right pain in me shoulder. 721 00:44:10,560 --> 00:44:12,280 I can fetch you some painkillers. 722 00:44:12,320 --> 00:44:14,560 - May I take a look? - Look, it's the bed, all right. 723 00:44:14,600 --> 00:44:16,080 Just leave me alone. 724 00:44:24,120 --> 00:44:25,760 (GROANS) 725 00:44:43,400 --> 00:44:45,360 (SIGHS) 726 00:44:56,080 --> 00:44:57,880 (DOOR OPENS) 727 00:44:57,920 --> 00:45:00,120 I thought... if you were finished for the day, 728 00:45:00,160 --> 00:45:02,120 you might care to join me for a cup of tea. 729 00:45:18,880 --> 00:45:20,200 Thank you. 730 00:45:24,240 --> 00:45:25,720 (GASPS) 731 00:45:25,760 --> 00:45:27,160 Mum... 732 00:45:27,200 --> 00:45:29,200 No, it can't be. 733 00:45:29,240 --> 00:45:30,920 You've another week yet. 734 00:45:30,960 --> 00:45:32,360 I don't think so. 735 00:45:44,320 --> 00:45:48,040 I was expecting a cafe or perhaps a tearoom. 736 00:45:48,080 --> 00:45:51,200 I've always had a preference for fresh air. 737 00:45:51,240 --> 00:45:54,600 My mother and I used to walk for hours every Sunday. 738 00:45:55,880 --> 00:45:58,280 She said it blew the cobwebs away. 739 00:46:00,040 --> 00:46:01,880 And I'm inclined to agree. 740 00:46:06,240 --> 00:46:11,560 I...fear I have made myself look rather foolish. 741 00:46:11,600 --> 00:46:13,440 Not in the least. 742 00:46:13,480 --> 00:46:17,000 One becomes so starved of companionship. 743 00:46:20,040 --> 00:46:23,080 I let myself imagine it was something more than it was. 744 00:46:25,000 --> 00:46:27,440 You've been disappointed in love. 745 00:46:27,480 --> 00:46:30,080 It doesn't mean there wasn't love there to begin with. 746 00:46:35,440 --> 00:46:37,560 (GROANS) 747 00:46:40,120 --> 00:46:42,560 Nurse Dyer, you are needed. 748 00:46:42,600 --> 00:46:44,720 Laverne Bulmer has gone into labour. 749 00:46:46,680 --> 00:46:48,760 Sister Julienne, might I speak with you? 750 00:46:54,600 --> 00:46:58,320 According to a very helpful gentleman from the Health and Welfare Service, 751 00:46:58,360 --> 00:47:02,680 an adoptive family was found for the Atkins children over six months ago. 752 00:47:02,720 --> 00:47:05,120 Tina was informed at her last known address 753 00:47:05,160 --> 00:47:07,600 and given several opportunities to oppose the adoption. 754 00:47:07,640 --> 00:47:09,240 But she never responded. 755 00:47:09,280 --> 00:47:11,800 Of course, she may not have received the letters. 756 00:47:11,840 --> 00:47:14,400 - How soon is it going ahead? - A mere matter of days. 757 00:47:14,440 --> 00:47:16,520 It seems the wheels are already in motion. 758 00:47:18,280 --> 00:47:19,640 (DOOR CLOSES) 759 00:47:19,680 --> 00:47:21,320 KEN: It's all right. Here she is. 760 00:47:21,360 --> 00:47:23,160 LAVERNE: Made it this time, then, Nurse? 761 00:47:23,200 --> 00:47:25,680 VALERIE: Yeah, no, thanks to you, Mrs Bulmer! 762 00:47:25,720 --> 00:47:27,680 You certainly like to keep me on my toes. 763 00:47:27,720 --> 00:47:29,920 Right, let's take a proper look at you. 764 00:47:29,960 --> 00:47:31,960 Ken, will you take her out? 765 00:47:32,000 --> 00:47:33,320 - Yeah. - FLORRIE: That's it, come on, lovey. 766 00:47:33,360 --> 00:47:34,760 Mum, will you stay? 767 00:47:34,800 --> 00:47:36,440 Is that all right? 768 00:47:36,480 --> 00:47:39,640 Oh, I never say no to reinforcements. 769 00:47:39,680 --> 00:47:41,360 Let's get you on the bed, shall we? 770 00:47:41,400 --> 00:47:42,560 LAVERNE: Oh! 771 00:47:42,600 --> 00:47:45,320 Just give me a minute. Mum! 772 00:47:45,360 --> 00:47:47,320 You hang on to me. I'm going nowhere. 773 00:48:10,800 --> 00:48:12,960 Nurse Anderson was concerned it was getting worse, 774 00:48:13,000 --> 00:48:15,480 but Tina refused to be examined. 775 00:48:15,520 --> 00:48:18,520 If she'd have left through reception, you'd have seen her. 776 00:48:18,560 --> 00:48:21,400 She's not in the bathrooms or the treatment room. 777 00:48:24,160 --> 00:48:26,600 Then she must have gone out through the back door. 778 00:48:30,640 --> 00:48:32,200 Tina? 779 00:48:37,000 --> 00:48:38,360 (FAINT GROANS) 780 00:48:50,080 --> 00:48:52,000 It hurts, Sister. 781 00:48:52,040 --> 00:48:53,240 Oh, it hurts... 782 00:48:53,280 --> 00:48:55,120 It's all right, my dear. 783 00:48:55,160 --> 00:48:56,880 We're going to take care of you. 784 00:48:58,120 --> 00:48:59,880 (GROANS) 785 00:49:01,360 --> 00:49:03,920 That's it, chick, you are so nearly there. 786 00:49:03,960 --> 00:49:06,680 It's too much. I'm too tired. 787 00:49:06,720 --> 00:49:09,480 Come on. You take my hand. You take my strength. 788 00:49:09,520 --> 00:49:11,480 I've got enough for two. I always have had. 789 00:49:14,120 --> 00:49:17,200 Sister, I'll need you with her. 790 00:49:17,240 --> 00:49:21,920 Tell St Cuthbert's we have a suspected ruptured ectopic pregnancy. 791 00:49:21,960 --> 00:49:23,440 You don't want to wait for the ambulance? 792 00:49:23,480 --> 00:49:27,760 There's no time. We need to get her into theatre before she goes into shock. 793 00:49:29,560 --> 00:49:31,560 (ENGINE STARTS) 794 00:49:34,520 --> 00:49:36,640 That's it. That's it, Laverne. 795 00:49:36,680 --> 00:49:38,760 - You let your mum help you! - That's it. Come on. 796 00:49:38,800 --> 00:49:41,360 Florrie, keep it going. Keep it going, Laverne! 797 00:49:46,840 --> 00:49:48,040 Just a tiny bit more and we're there. 798 00:49:49,760 --> 00:49:51,600 FLORRIE: One last push, come on. 799 00:49:52,760 --> 00:49:54,760 (FLORRIE EXCLAIMS) 800 00:49:57,800 --> 00:49:59,160 Well done, chicken! 801 00:49:59,200 --> 00:50:00,480 (BABY CRIES) 802 00:50:02,160 --> 00:50:04,080 Oh, Vernie, just look. 803 00:50:04,120 --> 00:50:07,040 Oh, Vernie, just look! 804 00:50:07,080 --> 00:50:08,160 Oh! 805 00:50:08,200 --> 00:50:10,600 A daughter! And a granddaughter. 806 00:50:16,560 --> 00:50:19,360 It's funny to think it just used to be you and me once. 807 00:50:21,680 --> 00:50:24,440 - Families grow, Laverne. - We all do. 808 00:50:54,080 --> 00:50:56,880 Are you going to come and meet your new daughter, then? 809 00:51:03,440 --> 00:51:05,640 (DOOR CLOSES) 810 00:51:05,680 --> 00:51:07,480 Sister, come this way. 811 00:51:29,120 --> 00:51:30,320 You stayed with me? 812 00:51:34,960 --> 00:51:38,480 You're going to feel very weak, I'm afraid. You lost a lot of blood. 813 00:51:40,040 --> 00:51:41,320 And the baby? 814 00:51:43,640 --> 00:51:44,800 Yes. 815 00:51:50,120 --> 00:51:52,720 They said it was growing in the wrong place. 816 00:51:54,680 --> 00:51:56,200 Says it all, don't it? 817 00:51:59,200 --> 00:52:02,680 The surgeon was able to save your other fallopian tube. 818 00:52:02,720 --> 00:52:05,080 Huh! He shouldn't have bothered. 819 00:52:06,600 --> 00:52:08,240 I don't think you mean that. 820 00:52:09,360 --> 00:52:10,920 Yeah. I do. 821 00:52:14,240 --> 00:52:16,360 I was no good as a mother. 822 00:52:16,400 --> 00:52:19,440 It would've been just the same this time. 823 00:52:20,880 --> 00:52:23,920 A lot of women find motherhood very challenging. 824 00:52:25,560 --> 00:52:28,000 You were alone, you were not supported. 825 00:52:28,040 --> 00:52:30,480 It's no wonder that you found it a struggle. 826 00:52:32,520 --> 00:52:35,560 The only good thing I ever did for those kids was give 'em up. 827 00:52:35,600 --> 00:52:38,280 I don't think that's true. 828 00:52:40,760 --> 00:52:42,520 Tina... 829 00:52:42,560 --> 00:52:45,280 ...Lenny and Marnie have been placed for adoption 830 00:52:45,320 --> 00:52:46,760 and a family have been found for them. 831 00:52:48,400 --> 00:52:51,320 The Health and Welfare Service did try to inform you. 832 00:52:51,360 --> 00:52:53,960 I know. I got a letter. 833 00:53:00,600 --> 00:53:03,680 It's not too late if you want to oppose the adoption. 834 00:53:03,720 --> 00:53:05,200 I don't. 835 00:53:06,600 --> 00:53:08,400 I just want you to think about it. 836 00:53:08,440 --> 00:53:10,000 I don't need to. 837 00:53:13,320 --> 00:53:15,280 I'm glad someone wants 'em. 838 00:53:17,200 --> 00:53:19,320 Maybe they'll have a decent life. 839 00:53:19,360 --> 00:53:23,280 Cos...they wouldn't have had that with me. 840 00:53:29,960 --> 00:53:31,400 (DOOR CLOSES) 841 00:53:36,520 --> 00:53:37,680 Sister. 842 00:53:37,720 --> 00:53:41,120 I do not wish to disturb your contemplation, 843 00:53:41,160 --> 00:53:44,800 but I sense a deep disquiet in your soul. 844 00:53:44,840 --> 00:53:49,080 And if I may offer solace, I feel bound to do so. 845 00:53:50,640 --> 00:53:53,520 I have failed a young woman in my care. 846 00:53:53,560 --> 00:53:58,200 And worse than that, I...see no way to help her in the future. 847 00:53:58,240 --> 00:54:01,480 Then her situation is most dire. 848 00:54:01,520 --> 00:54:03,600 It is, Sister. 849 00:54:03,640 --> 00:54:06,160 She believes she is unsuited to motherhood. 850 00:54:06,200 --> 00:54:08,920 Indeed, she has proven herself to be. 851 00:54:08,960 --> 00:54:13,560 And yet her behaviour makes further pregnancies almost inevitable. 852 00:54:13,600 --> 00:54:15,960 What will become of the children? 853 00:54:16,000 --> 00:54:18,560 That is my one of my concerns. 854 00:54:25,680 --> 00:54:28,040 When I was a novice, 855 00:54:28,080 --> 00:54:31,120 I found Lent the hardest season. 856 00:54:31,160 --> 00:54:33,240 Not for the hardship of self-sacrifice - 857 00:54:33,280 --> 00:54:35,600 that I willingly embraced - 858 00:54:35,640 --> 00:54:40,000 but for the absence of nature's beauty in the chapel. 859 00:54:41,240 --> 00:54:45,720 I always found it an invaluable aid to spiritual labour. 860 00:54:48,440 --> 00:54:54,280 But then I encountered a passage that gave great illumination. 861 00:54:55,360 --> 00:55:00,280 It is not the penance that we choose that is pleasing to God... 862 00:55:01,800 --> 00:55:06,520 ...it is the setting aside of ego and the submission to his will. 863 00:55:09,600 --> 00:55:15,360 So, I must accept the world as it is, not as I would wish it to be? 864 00:55:15,400 --> 00:55:19,520 To do otherwise would be a disservice to those you would assist. 865 00:55:29,640 --> 00:55:31,320 - (KNOCK AT DOOR) - Come in. 866 00:55:31,360 --> 00:55:32,920 (DOOR OPENS) 867 00:55:35,080 --> 00:55:37,440 Please don't let me disturb you. 868 00:55:37,480 --> 00:55:40,720 I wish to ask if you will arrange an appointment for Tina Atkins 869 00:55:40,760 --> 00:55:43,640 at the Advisory Centre, once she is discharged. 870 00:55:43,680 --> 00:55:46,840 She requires her prescription for the contraceptive pill... 871 00:55:47,960 --> 00:55:49,600 ...and advice. 872 00:55:49,640 --> 00:55:51,920 Of course, Sister. 873 00:55:51,960 --> 00:55:55,160 And perhaps you could ensure that she attends? 874 00:55:56,320 --> 00:55:57,800 I shall make sure of it. 875 00:55:57,840 --> 00:55:59,800 Thank you, Nurse Franklin. 876 00:56:06,400 --> 00:56:07,920 (DOOR CLOSES) 877 00:56:22,160 --> 00:56:26,240 "Dear Mum, thank you for looking after me and Fred. 878 00:56:26,280 --> 00:56:28,600 "I know he needs lots of looking after, 879 00:56:28,640 --> 00:56:32,280 "but I hope you get a rest today. Love from Reggie." 880 00:56:32,320 --> 00:56:34,680 - Cheeky beggar. - Isn't that lovely? 881 00:56:34,720 --> 00:56:38,360 Tea - with milk - for madame. 882 00:56:40,160 --> 00:56:43,080 And...these are from me. 883 00:56:44,400 --> 00:56:47,400 Consider them an apology for Auntie Margaret's cake. 884 00:56:47,440 --> 00:56:49,360 Honestly! 885 00:56:53,280 --> 00:56:55,840 - What's all this? - PATRICK: Go on, girls. 886 00:56:55,880 --> 00:56:58,720 BOTH: Happy Mother's Day! 887 00:56:58,760 --> 00:57:02,960 Oh, isn't this wonderful? 888 00:57:03,000 --> 00:57:04,280 They did it all themselves. 889 00:57:04,320 --> 00:57:06,800 Except for the toast. 890 00:57:06,840 --> 00:57:09,040 Oh, no! 891 00:57:09,080 --> 00:57:10,920 (CHUCKLES) 892 00:57:10,960 --> 00:57:11,960 Oh! 893 00:57:12,000 --> 00:57:16,920 MATURE JENNIFER WORTH: Not all of us will choose what we give up. 894 00:57:16,960 --> 00:57:21,720 The things we love are taken, or are never ours at all. 895 00:57:21,760 --> 00:57:23,920 Will you take another cup, Phyllis? 896 00:57:23,960 --> 00:57:26,520 Oh, thank you, Millicent. That would be most welcome. 897 00:57:26,560 --> 00:57:28,680 If we're lucky, 898 00:57:28,720 --> 00:57:33,000 life is defined not by what we let go, 899 00:57:33,040 --> 00:57:34,600 but what we let in. 900 00:57:36,280 --> 00:57:39,920 Friendship and kind words. 901 00:57:39,960 --> 00:57:41,640 Frailty and hope. 902 00:57:41,680 --> 00:57:44,240 Are these for me? Thank you so much! 903 00:57:48,160 --> 00:57:51,360 To be human is to be imperfect, 904 00:57:51,400 --> 00:57:55,040 and to accept that is to thrive. 905 00:57:55,080 --> 00:57:58,440 No path is always strewn with flowers, 906 00:57:58,480 --> 00:58:03,000 but therein lies the power of each fragile, tender bloom. 907 00:58:04,520 --> 00:58:06,560 - I'm early. - I'm ready. 908 00:58:06,600 --> 00:58:09,640 - I am dirty. - That's not true. 909 00:58:09,680 --> 00:58:13,800 One of my patients at the hospital today was clearly expecting a white midwife. 910 00:58:13,840 --> 00:58:17,000 - Mrs Blair, can you please...? - Give them back! 911 00:58:17,040 --> 00:58:19,360 I think we have a theme for the fashion show. 912 00:58:19,400 --> 00:58:23,320 You have a responsibility to your wife and to your sons.