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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:24,640 --> 00:00:27,600 MATURE JENNIFER: Some pleasures are simpler than others. 2 00:00:28,920 --> 00:00:32,376 The high, bright sky of a brand-new day. 3 00:00:32,400 --> 00:00:33,616 CAT MEOWS 4 00:00:33,640 --> 00:00:35,280 The affection of friends. 5 00:00:38,520 --> 00:00:40,456 Serving others. 6 00:00:40,480 --> 00:00:42,240 Giving to others. 7 00:00:43,280 --> 00:00:45,320 Belonging with others. 8 00:00:59,760 --> 00:01:03,176 And knowing, at last, that a prize 9 00:01:03,200 --> 00:01:05,520 may be within our grasp. 10 00:01:06,880 --> 00:01:09,856 SHE SIGHS My first event as mayor! 11 00:01:09,880 --> 00:01:11,216 I want it to be 12 00:01:11,240 --> 00:01:14,656 a wonderful seaside experience for everyone. 13 00:01:14,680 --> 00:01:17,016 It'll be absolutely smashing, Vi. 14 00:01:17,040 --> 00:01:19,816 I can't wait. Bit of relaxation. 15 00:01:19,840 --> 00:01:23,136 There'll be no relaxing for you, Fred Buckle. 16 00:01:23,160 --> 00:01:24,496 You're the mayor's consort! 17 00:01:24,520 --> 00:01:26,816 Now, the coach company still needs paying 18 00:01:26,840 --> 00:01:29,656 and... we mustn't forget prizes! 19 00:01:29,680 --> 00:01:31,856 Prizes? For what? 20 00:01:31,880 --> 00:01:34,456 The sandcastle competition. 21 00:01:34,480 --> 00:01:36,336 Now where are you going? Oh! 22 00:01:36,360 --> 00:01:37,776 To distribute invitations 23 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:40,456 and to drum up support from local businesses. 24 00:01:40,480 --> 00:01:43,520 Who could refuse such a worthy cause? 25 00:01:44,680 --> 00:01:46,760 From you? Not many. 26 00:01:52,680 --> 00:01:54,016 MAN: Morning. 27 00:01:54,040 --> 00:01:55,800 SHE CLEARS HER THROAT 28 00:01:58,120 --> 00:01:59,760 WOMAN: Good morning. 29 00:02:02,280 --> 00:02:03,456 Hello, everyone. 30 00:02:03,480 --> 00:02:05,376 Now, mayor's excursion! 31 00:02:05,400 --> 00:02:07,176 All are welcome, 32 00:02:07,200 --> 00:02:09,800 but spaces are limited. 33 00:02:12,600 --> 00:02:14,400 CHATTER, BABY CRIES 34 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:21,840 Mrs Webster? 35 00:02:23,800 --> 00:02:26,256 Now, would you like a story 36 00:02:26,280 --> 00:02:28,896 from Sister Monica Joan whilst the nurse checks with the baby 37 00:02:28,920 --> 00:02:30,240 in Mummy's tummy? 38 00:02:31,320 --> 00:02:32,880 Oh, what a little dote! 39 00:02:34,200 --> 00:02:35,240 In the cubicle. 40 00:02:43,120 --> 00:02:45,976 I shan't tell you off for chewing your nails. 41 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,736 That's not my job. 42 00:02:47,760 --> 00:02:51,200 Though I can advise that they're not particularly nourishing. 43 00:02:52,680 --> 00:02:53,896 It's Miss Webster, by the way. 44 00:02:53,920 --> 00:02:56,856 We're not married. Not yet. 45 00:02:56,880 --> 00:03:00,136 I shall ask Miss Higgins to amend your records accordingly. 46 00:03:00,160 --> 00:03:01,800 I know what you're thinking. 47 00:03:02,760 --> 00:03:05,096 Two children out of wedlock. 48 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:08,096 I've been a midwife for over 45 years. 49 00:03:08,120 --> 00:03:10,656 As shocking revelations go, 50 00:03:10,680 --> 00:03:12,936 that's rather low on my list. 51 00:03:12,960 --> 00:03:15,880 We did plan to get married before we had Danielle, but 52 00:03:17,360 --> 00:03:18,976 we used to row something awful, 53 00:03:19,000 --> 00:03:21,576 so we went our separate ways for a while. 54 00:03:21,600 --> 00:03:22,936 Hopefully, that's it now. 55 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:24,936 Indeed. 56 00:03:24,960 --> 00:03:27,216 You've got two children to think of. 57 00:03:27,240 --> 00:03:28,576 They need stability. 58 00:03:28,600 --> 00:03:30,176 I know. 59 00:03:30,200 --> 00:03:31,720 Neither of us had much of that. 60 00:03:32,720 --> 00:03:35,016 Both grew up in children's homes, see? 61 00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:37,656 My ma died when I was Danielle's age and. 62 00:03:37,680 --> 00:03:40,880 Dad couldn't cope. That's what it said in my notes anyway. 63 00:03:42,200 --> 00:03:44,296 Melvin doesn't even know what happened to his. 64 00:03:44,320 --> 00:03:47,216 And now you've been blessed with a family of your own. 65 00:03:47,240 --> 00:03:49,016 This is a chance for both of you 66 00:03:49,040 --> 00:03:51,416 to be the parents you didn't have. 67 00:03:51,440 --> 00:03:54,576 That's the thing, though. I thought when you had kids, 68 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:57,296 that's when you became like a proper adult, but 69 00:03:57,320 --> 00:03:59,696 if I'm honest, I feel more like Danielle's big sister 70 00:03:59,720 --> 00:04:00,960 than her mother. 71 00:04:06,280 --> 00:04:07,416 ENGINE OFF 72 00:04:07,440 --> 00:04:09,200 DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES 73 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:18,016 I did it! 74 00:04:18,040 --> 00:04:21,840 I knew you could! Yes! Yes! 75 00:04:23,200 --> 00:04:24,456 Well done. Well done. 76 00:04:24,480 --> 00:04:26,296 Hey! Er, wrong side! 77 00:04:26,320 --> 00:04:28,736 Really? You trust me? 78 00:04:28,760 --> 00:04:31,376 Of course! You just passed your driving test! 79 00:04:31,400 --> 00:04:32,720 SHE CHUCKLES 80 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:39,120 CHATTER 81 00:04:43,800 --> 00:04:45,936 Welcome to the play scheme! 82 00:04:45,960 --> 00:04:47,856 Please find a space to sit. 83 00:04:47,880 --> 00:04:49,200 That's right. 84 00:04:50,480 --> 00:04:53,360 Help yourselves to squash and biscuits. 85 00:05:01,240 --> 00:05:03,256 Danielle, stop it! 86 00:05:03,280 --> 00:05:04,640 The man'll shout. 87 00:05:05,600 --> 00:05:09,080 Oh, no, not at all. It's lovely to see her enjoying herself. 88 00:05:13,240 --> 00:05:15,776 The concept of play is very new 89 00:05:15,800 --> 00:05:18,536 to a lot of these disadvantaged families. 90 00:05:18,560 --> 00:05:20,680 They may take a while to warm up. 91 00:05:26,120 --> 00:05:27,336 ENGINE OFF 92 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:29,456 Perhaps we could visit a showroom later. 93 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:31,976 It might be a good idea to build your confidence 94 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,296 before we rush to buy another car. 95 00:05:34,320 --> 00:05:37,800 To quote the examiner, I am extremely assured. 96 00:05:41,840 --> 00:05:44,016 Sir Matthew! Just the person! 97 00:05:44,040 --> 00:05:46,896 Now, I don't know if you've heard about my excursion. 98 00:05:46,920 --> 00:05:48,016 Of course! 99 00:05:48,040 --> 00:05:49,496 It's the talk of Poplar! 100 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:52,336 And I shall be driving. I just passed my test! 101 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:54,256 Oh, congratulations! 102 00:05:54,280 --> 00:05:56,016 We're going to a showroom later! 103 00:05:56,040 --> 00:05:58,096 Well, we didn't actually agree on that. 104 00:05:58,120 --> 00:06:00,696 How are preparations going? Swimmingly. 105 00:06:00,720 --> 00:06:03,976 Although there is something of a shortfall with funds. 106 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:07,616 Since the Alderman Matchett picnic fund fell by the wayside, 107 00:06:07,640 --> 00:06:11,456 we're, erm, reliant upon the philanthropy of 108 00:06:11,480 --> 00:06:13,560 generous souls... like yourself? 109 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:17,776 Usually, I would be very... He'd be delighted to help! 110 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:19,200 VIOLET GASPS 111 00:06:22,560 --> 00:06:26,680 Sir Matthew, you are a saint amongst men! 112 00:06:31,880 --> 00:06:35,616 For anyone who hasn't already attended these play sessions, 113 00:06:35,640 --> 00:06:39,496 there are structured activities such as singing and games, 114 00:06:39,520 --> 00:06:42,920 but the most important thing is to have fun! 115 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:47,696 Yay! Oh, and for those of you who haven't already met him, 116 00:06:47,720 --> 00:06:49,536 er, this is Mr Robinson, 117 00:06:49,560 --> 00:06:52,216 our new child welfare officer. 118 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:55,376 Perhaps you'd like to announce the excursion. 119 00:06:55,400 --> 00:06:57,296 Exciting news. 120 00:06:57,320 --> 00:07:00,976 Our mayor has organised a trip to the seaside this Sunday! 121 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:03,576 Everybody's welcome! CHEERING. 122 00:07:03,600 --> 00:07:05,576 Will there be food? Is it free? 123 00:07:05,600 --> 00:07:07,336 If you can be quiet for a moment, 124 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:09,200 we'll provide all the details. 125 00:07:11,160 --> 00:07:12,536 I can't think of anything worse. 126 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:14,056 How can you say that?! 127 00:07:14,080 --> 00:07:17,256 If it was Maracas Bay in Trinidad, then count me in. 128 00:07:17,280 --> 00:07:20,256 The last beach I went to in England was so cold 129 00:07:20,280 --> 00:07:22,576 I nearly developed hypothermia. 130 00:07:22,600 --> 00:07:26,320 And the lucky ladies off to the seaside are... 131 00:07:31,240 --> 00:07:32,976 Nurse Highland! 132 00:07:33,000 --> 00:07:34,280 And... 133 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:38,336 Nurse Clifford! 134 00:07:38,360 --> 00:07:40,120 SHE GASPS 135 00:07:44,960 --> 00:07:46,816 Why have you made me a dress? LAUGHTER. 136 00:07:46,840 --> 00:07:50,736 It's a changing cape, Teddy, not a dress. 137 00:07:50,760 --> 00:07:53,216 And you will get plenty of use from it this summer 138 00:07:53,240 --> 00:07:55,896 the mayor's trip and a week in Devon. 139 00:07:55,920 --> 00:07:57,376 Can we keep this on? 140 00:07:57,400 --> 00:08:00,376 They don't have any arms! They're for getting changed under... 141 00:08:00,400 --> 00:08:03,000 DOORBELL RINGS ..not playing in! 142 00:08:04,400 --> 00:08:05,816 That's it. 143 00:08:05,840 --> 00:08:06,920 SHE GASPS 144 00:08:08,360 --> 00:08:09,920 ALL: Timothy! 145 00:08:10,880 --> 00:08:12,336 ANGELA: Are you staying for long? 146 00:08:12,360 --> 00:08:14,016 Yes, I'm home for the summer! 147 00:08:14,040 --> 00:08:15,296 CHEERING 148 00:08:15,320 --> 00:08:17,400 Oh! MAY: Are those for us? 149 00:08:18,400 --> 00:08:20,616 I've been living off tinned pineapple for two months 150 00:08:20,640 --> 00:08:22,120 to get enough tokens to get these. 151 00:08:25,920 --> 00:08:27,736 It's a beach ball! 152 00:08:27,760 --> 00:08:29,040 And a Lilo. 153 00:08:29,960 --> 00:08:31,176 PATRICK: Here. 154 00:08:31,200 --> 00:08:34,880 Oh, that's enough now. It's almost bedtime! Oh... 155 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:40,776 Lindy Webster... 156 00:08:40,800 --> 00:08:44,496 Young lass at clinic today with her daughter Danielle. 157 00:08:44,520 --> 00:08:47,336 You've visited them before at home, haven't you? 158 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:48,816 Yes, I have. 159 00:08:48,840 --> 00:08:52,296 And to put it mildly, it was utterly chaotic. 160 00:08:52,320 --> 00:08:54,496 There's a vulnerability about her 161 00:08:54,520 --> 00:08:56,256 that deeply concerns me. 162 00:08:56,280 --> 00:08:58,696 Brought up in a children's home. 163 00:08:58,720 --> 00:09:01,616 And I do worry that without the right support, 164 00:09:01,640 --> 00:09:04,320 it'll be a case of history repeating itself. 165 00:09:13,120 --> 00:09:15,296 Oh! No balloons, thank you kindly. 166 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:17,616 Instructions from the mayor. 167 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:21,656 The convoy has to be decorated uniformly, 168 00:09:21,680 --> 00:09:23,456 or, erm 169 00:09:23,480 --> 00:09:26,096 she'll have our guts for garters. 170 00:09:26,120 --> 00:09:29,480 That's right, Cubs. Use the full length of the coach. 171 00:09:30,760 --> 00:09:32,816 No jostling, now! 172 00:09:32,840 --> 00:09:34,616 PHYLLIS: You two! With me! 173 00:09:34,640 --> 00:09:36,336 Tout de suite! 174 00:09:36,360 --> 00:09:37,880 Please, could you just... 175 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:40,320 In the back. No fighting. 176 00:09:41,960 --> 00:09:46,016 Can I go in your car? Please? That coach is chaos. 177 00:09:46,040 --> 00:09:49,680 It's a case of muck and nettles in my opinion, but hop in! 178 00:09:52,880 --> 00:09:54,176 EXCITED CHATTER 179 00:09:54,200 --> 00:09:56,120 Everybody in your seats, please! 180 00:09:57,040 --> 00:09:59,216 Anyone prone to travel sickness, 181 00:09:59,240 --> 00:10:01,456 please ask me for this in good time. 182 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:03,936 A queasy tummy can't be helped, 183 00:10:03,960 --> 00:10:06,776 but vomit on the seats will incur 184 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:09,816 a fine from the coach company and shan't be pleasant for others. 185 00:10:09,840 --> 00:10:11,776 Cast your gaze elsewhere. 186 00:10:11,800 --> 00:10:15,680 My constitution is rather robust at the moment. 187 00:10:16,640 --> 00:10:18,296 Pregnant lady coming through! 188 00:10:18,320 --> 00:10:21,160 You're in the right company if Baby arrives today. 189 00:10:22,640 --> 00:10:25,320 Clear off. I need to put me feet up! 190 00:10:26,480 --> 00:10:27,960 Do you want a drink? 191 00:10:33,960 --> 00:10:35,296 Everyone ready? 192 00:10:35,320 --> 00:10:36,976 As we'll ever be. 193 00:10:37,000 --> 00:10:39,056 How about a song? 194 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:42,456 ♪ Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside 195 00:10:42,480 --> 00:10:45,200 ♪ Oh, I do like to be beside the sea! ♪ 196 00:10:46,160 --> 00:10:47,680 That's the spirit! 197 00:10:48,640 --> 00:10:51,376 Oh, Matthew, don't be such a spoilsport! 198 00:10:51,400 --> 00:10:52,560 HE SIGHS 199 00:10:53,800 --> 00:10:54,920 ENGINE STARTS 200 00:10:59,240 --> 00:11:01,080 HORN TOOTS 201 00:11:06,720 --> 00:11:08,320 HORN TOOTS 202 00:11:10,440 --> 00:11:13,416 Sick duty was my forte growing up! 203 00:11:13,440 --> 00:11:15,696 Father was head of a boys' prep, 204 00:11:15,720 --> 00:11:18,856 with me as the only girl. Miss! Can I have the bucket? 205 00:11:18,880 --> 00:11:20,096 Most people shudder at that, 206 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:22,856 but they were simply the happiest years 207 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:25,216 and the entire reason nursing became my vocation. 208 00:11:25,240 --> 00:11:28,016 I often helped Matron in the school sanatorium... 209 00:11:28,040 --> 00:11:29,936 Miss! He's going to be sick! ..and she used to say 210 00:11:29,960 --> 00:11:32,216 my natural aptitude for caring shone through. 211 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:34,816 He's going to be sick, Miss! If only I had the same faith 212 00:11:34,840 --> 00:11:36,880 in myself as she... Bucket! 213 00:11:39,640 --> 00:11:41,656 HE RETCHES 214 00:11:41,680 --> 00:11:43,616 That's it. 215 00:11:43,640 --> 00:11:45,640 MATTHEW: Stop here! Stop! Stop! 216 00:11:47,680 --> 00:11:51,056 Matthew! Please do not shout "stop" like that! 217 00:11:51,080 --> 00:11:52,696 How was I to know there was a pothole? 218 00:11:52,720 --> 00:11:54,936 It had nothing to do with your driving. 219 00:11:54,960 --> 00:11:56,480 I-I just need to use the telephone. 220 00:11:59,640 --> 00:12:00,800 DOOR CLOSES 221 00:12:08,360 --> 00:12:10,736 Yes, this is, er, Sir Matthew Aylward. 222 00:12:10,760 --> 00:12:13,800 I wish to speak with Mr Richards as a matter of urgency. 223 00:12:17,520 --> 00:12:19,096 Oi! Who threw that?! 224 00:12:19,120 --> 00:12:20,656 It was him, it was him, it was him! 225 00:12:20,680 --> 00:12:23,016 Hey, stop! Turn around! Turn around! 226 00:12:23,040 --> 00:12:25,400 Throw it. Throw it at that boy. 227 00:12:26,360 --> 00:12:27,736 BOY: Ow! 228 00:12:27,760 --> 00:12:30,936 If children cannot look to their own parents 229 00:12:30,960 --> 00:12:32,856 to set a good example, then who can they look to? 230 00:12:32,880 --> 00:12:36,176 Why are you looking at me? They started it! 231 00:12:36,200 --> 00:12:38,560 Because you are an adult, Miss Webster! 232 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:43,600 HUMMING 233 00:12:55,040 --> 00:12:56,840 HE LAUGHS NERVOUSLY 234 00:12:59,880 --> 00:13:01,160 DOOR OPENS 235 00:13:05,400 --> 00:13:06,736 I'm sorry. 236 00:13:06,760 --> 00:13:10,376 Some business with a stockbroker I needed to check. 237 00:13:10,400 --> 00:13:13,456 No more work chat now, please. Today is a holiday. 238 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:14,496 Isn't it, Jonty? 239 00:13:14,520 --> 00:13:16,216 Yay! Yay! 240 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:18,400 ENGINE STARTS 241 00:13:19,920 --> 00:13:21,496 Oh! 242 00:13:21,520 --> 00:13:23,936 Here, Vi, it's turned out nice for us! 243 00:13:23,960 --> 00:13:25,816 LAUGHTER 244 00:13:25,840 --> 00:13:27,576 I see you got your new necklace on! 245 00:13:27,600 --> 00:13:31,856 I am the mayor, and it is important to keep up standards! 246 00:13:31,880 --> 00:13:37,656 Oh, welcome to Poplar's inaugural summer mayor's excursion! 247 00:13:37,680 --> 00:13:39,640 CHEERING 248 00:13:43,000 --> 00:13:47,136 ♪ She was afraid to come out of the locker 249 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:51,096 ♪ She was as nervous as she could be... ♪ Oh! 250 00:13:51,120 --> 00:13:54,176 Not quite the beach weather I was expecting. 251 00:13:54,200 --> 00:13:58,056 Oh, I know, but I love the British summertime! 252 00:13:58,080 --> 00:14:01,416 ♪ Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore 253 00:14:01,440 --> 00:14:05,096 ♪ It was an itsy bitsy Teenie weenie... ♪ 254 00:14:05,120 --> 00:14:06,456 PHYLLIS: Smile! 255 00:14:06,480 --> 00:14:08,336 CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS Lovely. 256 00:14:08,360 --> 00:14:10,280 Oh! Thank you. 257 00:14:12,160 --> 00:14:13,896 ALL EXCLAIM 258 00:14:13,920 --> 00:14:18,976 ♪ ..So in the locker, she wanted to stay 259 00:14:19,000 --> 00:14:22,096 ♪ Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore... ♪ 260 00:14:22,120 --> 00:14:24,176 CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS 261 00:14:24,200 --> 00:14:26,136 FRED: Come and get it! 262 00:14:26,160 --> 00:14:28,176 ♪ ..Yellow polka-dot bikini 263 00:14:28,200 --> 00:14:31,856 ♪ That she wore for the first time today 264 00:14:31,880 --> 00:14:35,456 ♪ An itsy bitsy Teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini... ♪ 265 00:14:35,480 --> 00:14:37,136 What? 266 00:14:37,160 --> 00:14:39,440 What? CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS. 267 00:14:40,720 --> 00:14:43,056 SHELAGH: Well done, Violet. 268 00:14:43,080 --> 00:14:46,776 You've done such a wonderful job putting all this together. 269 00:14:46,800 --> 00:14:49,736 Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves, don't they? 270 00:14:49,760 --> 00:14:51,336 And it's lovely to see the enthusiasm 271 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:53,896 for the sandcastle competition. 272 00:14:53,920 --> 00:14:56,056 Yes, particularly from the fathers. 273 00:14:56,080 --> 00:14:57,536 SHELAGH LAUGHS 274 00:14:57,560 --> 00:15:00,616 I just hope that there's enough food to last all day. 275 00:15:00,640 --> 00:15:01,656 GROANING NEARBY 276 00:15:01,680 --> 00:15:04,456 VIOLET: I think there's enough food to last until Christmas. 277 00:15:04,480 --> 00:15:06,936 I want to go on the Lilo! 278 00:15:06,960 --> 00:15:08,656 One moment, May. 279 00:15:08,680 --> 00:15:10,880 Is that young lady in distress? 280 00:15:14,480 --> 00:15:15,600 Lindy? 281 00:15:16,720 --> 00:15:17,896 Are you all right, dear? 282 00:15:17,920 --> 00:15:19,616 LINDY: Just some twinges. 283 00:15:19,640 --> 00:15:22,416 PHYLLIS: Looked more than a twinge to me. 284 00:15:22,440 --> 00:15:25,456 Come on, let's get you back to the maternity home 285 00:15:25,480 --> 00:15:27,656 before Baby comes. 286 00:15:27,680 --> 00:15:29,176 Er, do you want me to come? 287 00:15:29,200 --> 00:15:31,520 No, you stay with your family. 288 00:15:32,440 --> 00:15:34,776 Miss Higgins, will you drive my car 289 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:37,680 while I go in the back with Mother? Certainly. 290 00:15:38,960 --> 00:15:40,200 Oh. 291 00:15:41,480 --> 00:15:43,696 We've never been to the seaside before. 292 00:15:43,720 --> 00:15:46,616 I know, lass, but it can't be helped. 293 00:15:46,640 --> 00:15:48,456 There'll be other chances. 294 00:15:48,480 --> 00:15:52,736 Come on, or Baby will be born a long way from home. 295 00:15:52,760 --> 00:15:54,320 LINDY PUFFS 296 00:15:55,800 --> 00:15:58,216 ♪ Ip, dip, dip My blue ship 297 00:15:58,240 --> 00:16:01,176 ♪ Sailing on the water Like a cup and saucer 298 00:16:01,200 --> 00:16:03,856 ♪ O-U-T spells out! ♪ 299 00:16:03,880 --> 00:16:05,480 Yaaay! 300 00:16:16,960 --> 00:16:20,856 Can somebody help Martin look after my Cubs, please? 301 00:16:20,880 --> 00:16:22,656 I will, Nurse Crane. Don't worry! 302 00:16:22,680 --> 00:16:24,136 Thank you. 303 00:16:24,160 --> 00:16:25,320 Come on. 304 00:16:27,600 --> 00:16:29,616 ALL EXCLAIM 305 00:16:29,640 --> 00:16:33,256 Quick, quick! That's it. In you go, in you go. 306 00:16:33,280 --> 00:16:35,440 Good boy. Patrick, where are the girls? 307 00:16:36,560 --> 00:16:38,480 With you, last time I looked. 308 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:41,360 They were right here a moment ago. 309 00:16:55,000 --> 00:16:56,496 ALL: May! 310 00:16:56,520 --> 00:16:58,656 May! May! 311 00:16:58,680 --> 00:17:01,216 Angela! Angela! 312 00:17:01,240 --> 00:17:02,360 May! 313 00:17:03,560 --> 00:17:05,880 May! Angela! 314 00:17:07,160 --> 00:17:08,776 Do you like my shell collection? 315 00:17:08,800 --> 00:17:10,256 Where's May? 316 00:17:10,280 --> 00:17:11,456 She's in the sea. 317 00:17:11,480 --> 00:17:12,520 SHE GASPS 318 00:17:15,960 --> 00:17:17,000 SHE GRUNTS 319 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:26,416 May! 320 00:17:26,440 --> 00:17:27,720 SHELAGH: May! 321 00:17:29,080 --> 00:17:31,376 May! May! 322 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:32,760 SHE SPLUTTERS 323 00:17:34,120 --> 00:17:35,480 FAINTLY: Help! 324 00:17:36,680 --> 00:17:38,000 Help! 325 00:17:40,440 --> 00:17:41,640 Help! 326 00:17:46,280 --> 00:17:48,136 Help! 327 00:17:48,160 --> 00:17:49,520 Help! 328 00:17:51,560 --> 00:17:52,600 Help! 329 00:17:58,720 --> 00:18:02,120 Keep still or you'll drag us both under! 330 00:18:25,120 --> 00:18:28,296 SHELAGH: May! May! 331 00:18:28,320 --> 00:18:30,296 Come on! Quick! 332 00:18:30,320 --> 00:18:33,256 Bring her here where I can lie her down! 333 00:18:33,280 --> 00:18:35,856 That's it. Come on, come on. 334 00:18:35,880 --> 00:18:37,176 Come on, that's it. 335 00:18:37,200 --> 00:18:38,520 SHE SOBS 336 00:18:39,520 --> 00:18:41,520 CYRIL: Breathe. 337 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:46,976 PATRICK: We need to clear her airway! That's it. 338 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:48,776 Oh, May! 339 00:18:48,800 --> 00:18:50,016 May! 340 00:18:50,040 --> 00:18:51,536 May! 341 00:18:51,560 --> 00:18:53,816 That's it, good girl. That's it. MAY SOBS. 342 00:18:53,840 --> 00:18:55,720 SHELAGH SOBS Good girl. 343 00:19:01,160 --> 00:19:02,816 SHE GROANS 344 00:19:02,840 --> 00:19:04,776 Can't you go a bit faster? 345 00:19:04,800 --> 00:19:06,216 Safety is paramount. 346 00:19:06,240 --> 00:19:08,736 I shall therefore remain diligent 347 00:19:08,760 --> 00:19:12,536 in observing the correct speed limit. 348 00:19:12,560 --> 00:19:13,960 LINDY GROANS 349 00:19:19,120 --> 00:19:21,896 Can I have a balloon for Danielle? 350 00:19:21,920 --> 00:19:23,560 I'm sure that can be arranged. 351 00:19:26,160 --> 00:19:28,016 THUD! Oi! 352 00:19:28,040 --> 00:19:30,360 Can you go a bit slower, please? 353 00:19:34,920 --> 00:19:36,056 LINDY GROANS 354 00:19:36,080 --> 00:19:38,256 Nearly there, that's it. 355 00:19:38,280 --> 00:19:40,576 Oh, erm, someone'll need to tell Melvin. 356 00:19:40,600 --> 00:19:43,776 He'll be at the Hand and Shears. At this hour? 357 00:19:43,800 --> 00:19:44,960 Any hour! 358 00:19:46,720 --> 00:19:48,256 Is there a radio? 359 00:19:48,280 --> 00:19:49,416 I beg your pardon? 360 00:19:49,440 --> 00:19:53,016 I had one with Danielle. It took my mind off the pain. 361 00:19:53,040 --> 00:19:56,256 She come out to Ballad Of The Green Berets. 362 00:19:56,280 --> 00:19:59,816 This baby will come out on the floor if we're not careful! 363 00:19:59,840 --> 00:20:02,216 RADIO PLAYS 364 00:20:02,240 --> 00:20:05,256 Nine centimetres dilated. Almost ready to push. 365 00:20:05,280 --> 00:20:07,016 I feel like I want to push now! 366 00:20:07,040 --> 00:20:10,496 Not yet. You'll be fully dilated soon enough. 367 00:20:10,520 --> 00:20:11,600 Then you can push. 368 00:20:13,960 --> 00:20:16,016 You're doing beautifully! 369 00:20:16,040 --> 00:20:17,696 SHE GROANS 370 00:20:17,720 --> 00:20:19,856 SINGS ALONG TO RADIO: ♪ Don't you worry, baby, now 371 00:20:19,880 --> 00:20:21,480 ♪ Your love is in my heart 372 00:20:22,400 --> 00:20:24,096 ♪ Hang on, baby 373 00:20:24,120 --> 00:20:25,976 ♪ Hang on, baby 374 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,856 ♪ Hang on, baby... ♪ 375 00:20:27,880 --> 00:20:29,720 And there we have 376 00:20:30,920 --> 00:20:33,080 a pretty necklace! 377 00:20:37,920 --> 00:20:39,400 Don't you look grown-up? 378 00:20:42,280 --> 00:20:43,840 SHE GROANS 379 00:20:45,280 --> 00:20:47,936 Baby's head is coming very quickly. 380 00:20:47,960 --> 00:20:50,136 You're almost there. Well done! 381 00:20:50,160 --> 00:20:52,176 SHE GROANS 382 00:20:52,200 --> 00:20:54,816 Nice and slowly. 383 00:20:54,840 --> 00:20:57,576 Pant for me, like this. SHE PANTS. 384 00:20:57,600 --> 00:20:59,800 SHE PANTS 385 00:21:01,200 --> 00:21:04,976 That's it. SHE CRIES OUT. 386 00:21:05,000 --> 00:21:07,296 Baby's head is out. 387 00:21:07,320 --> 00:21:08,856 SHE GROANS 388 00:21:08,880 --> 00:21:11,056 One final push for me, Lindy. 389 00:21:11,080 --> 00:21:12,416 SHE GROANS 390 00:21:12,440 --> 00:21:14,496 That's it. Keep going. 391 00:21:14,520 --> 00:21:17,456 SHE CRIES OUT 392 00:21:17,480 --> 00:21:19,120 BABY CRIES 393 00:21:20,720 --> 00:21:22,120 Did I do it? 394 00:21:23,720 --> 00:21:25,776 You did indeed! 395 00:21:25,800 --> 00:21:28,256 You've a beautiful little girl. 396 00:21:28,280 --> 00:21:30,320 BABY CRIES 397 00:21:31,320 --> 00:21:32,880 Congratulations. 398 00:21:39,560 --> 00:21:41,616 Hello. BABY CRIES. 399 00:21:41,640 --> 00:21:42,760 Hello. 400 00:21:56,960 --> 00:21:59,136 BABY QUIETENS 401 00:21:59,160 --> 00:22:00,776 She's perfect. 402 00:22:00,800 --> 00:22:01,936 She is. 403 00:22:01,960 --> 00:22:03,896 Do you have a name? 404 00:22:03,920 --> 00:22:05,216 I have now. 405 00:22:05,240 --> 00:22:07,176 Michelle. 406 00:22:07,200 --> 00:22:09,240 Shell for short. 407 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:12,760 Because I went into lab our at the seaside! 408 00:22:16,680 --> 00:22:19,576 I dread to think what would have happened 409 00:22:19,600 --> 00:22:21,736 if it wasn't for Joyce and Cyril. 410 00:22:21,760 --> 00:22:23,616 We were very, very lucky. 411 00:22:23,640 --> 00:22:25,216 Mm. 412 00:22:25,240 --> 00:22:27,520 But we can't dwell on the what-ifs. 413 00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:29,920 I feel sick. 414 00:22:31,200 --> 00:22:33,240 I diagnose too many iced buns. 415 00:22:34,240 --> 00:22:36,400 My chest hurts. 416 00:22:37,960 --> 00:22:39,120 Where, sweetheart? 417 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:42,320 Does it hurt when you breathe in? 418 00:22:43,480 --> 00:22:45,840 Let me have a listen. 419 00:22:49,440 --> 00:22:51,360 Now, big deep breaths, in and out. 420 00:22:53,400 --> 00:22:54,696 That's it. 421 00:22:54,720 --> 00:22:55,896 And again. 422 00:22:55,920 --> 00:22:58,096 Good girl. 423 00:22:58,120 --> 00:22:59,656 It sounds clear. 424 00:22:59,680 --> 00:23:02,176 It's probably coughing strain. 425 00:23:02,200 --> 00:23:04,376 Sleep will be the best medicine. 426 00:23:04,400 --> 00:23:07,696 Yes. It's well past your bedtime. Oh! 427 00:23:07,720 --> 00:23:11,816 HE LAUGHS Five more minutes. 428 00:23:11,840 --> 00:23:14,080 And no more iced buns! 429 00:23:15,640 --> 00:23:19,496 A present for you from your new baby sister. 430 00:23:19,520 --> 00:23:21,320 LAUGHTER AND LOUD VOICES 431 00:23:22,640 --> 00:23:24,056 Hello, princess! 432 00:23:24,080 --> 00:23:27,096 Our policy is one visitor at a time! 433 00:23:27,120 --> 00:23:28,456 Who are these gentlemen? 434 00:23:28,480 --> 00:23:30,696 Wouldn't call 'em gentlemen. LAUGHTER. 435 00:23:30,720 --> 00:23:33,016 Everybody out! Now! 436 00:23:33,040 --> 00:23:36,200 This is a maternity home, not a public house. 437 00:23:38,600 --> 00:23:40,920 But the father may stay! 438 00:23:57,080 --> 00:24:00,840 Ah, you've done it again, Lind. Look at her. She's beautiful. 439 00:24:03,160 --> 00:24:04,616 LINDY: Got your nose. 440 00:24:04,640 --> 00:24:07,296 MELVIN: Oh, don't say that in front of the poor girl. 441 00:24:07,320 --> 00:24:08,760 BABY CRIES 442 00:24:11,160 --> 00:24:13,016 TRICKLING 443 00:24:13,040 --> 00:24:14,080 Nurse! 444 00:24:15,200 --> 00:24:18,000 She's had an accident. Can you sort it out, please? 445 00:24:21,920 --> 00:24:24,296 A picnic buffet supper. How wonderful! 446 00:24:24,320 --> 00:24:27,096 We didn't want you to miss out, so we brought the leftovers back! 447 00:24:27,120 --> 00:24:29,096 And half the beach. DOOR OPENS. 448 00:24:29,120 --> 00:24:31,816 Oh, Nurse Crane, did you manage to make it back in time? 449 00:24:31,840 --> 00:24:33,680 By the skin of our teeth! 450 00:24:35,440 --> 00:24:38,280 Mother and baby girl both doing well. 451 00:24:39,800 --> 00:24:42,736 If nobody minds, I'll take these up with me. 452 00:24:42,760 --> 00:24:45,096 I'm going to develop my photographs 453 00:24:45,120 --> 00:24:47,376 in the bathroom. Now? Yes. 454 00:24:47,400 --> 00:24:49,096 NANCY: I was hoping for a bath before bed. 455 00:24:49,120 --> 00:24:51,736 I've sand in places that I never knew existed. 456 00:24:51,760 --> 00:24:53,976 It won't take long, and if I don't do it now, 457 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,600 I may never get round to it. 458 00:24:58,760 --> 00:25:01,096 TV NEWS: This is the second such demonstration 459 00:25:01,120 --> 00:25:03,536 in the Grosvenor Square area in the past two weeks... 460 00:25:03,560 --> 00:25:05,656 Shall we get her upstairs? 461 00:25:05,680 --> 00:25:08,096 Let's leave her to sleep. 462 00:25:08,120 --> 00:25:09,896 I'll tuck a blanket round her. 463 00:25:09,920 --> 00:25:13,456 And certainly the largest gathering so far. 464 00:25:13,480 --> 00:25:16,016 It is understood that several arrests have been made, 465 00:25:16,040 --> 00:25:17,736 and the Prime Minister has... 466 00:25:17,760 --> 00:25:19,040 TV OFF 467 00:25:26,880 --> 00:25:28,016 KNOCK ON DOOR 468 00:25:28,040 --> 00:25:30,576 Don't open that door! The photographs will be ruined! 469 00:25:30,600 --> 00:25:33,040 NANCY: Are you nearly done, Nurse Crane? 470 00:25:38,960 --> 00:25:40,136 She's still not done. 471 00:25:40,160 --> 00:25:42,336 Just use the outside bathroom. 472 00:25:42,360 --> 00:25:43,736 Are you joking? 473 00:25:43,760 --> 00:25:46,800 I'd rather be covered in sand than spiders, thank you very much! 474 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:51,000 A sip of milk to soothe your throat. 475 00:25:52,760 --> 00:25:54,536 How's the patient? 476 00:25:54,560 --> 00:25:58,080 Oh, definitely a lot worse in the last couple of hours. 477 00:25:59,240 --> 00:26:01,320 Hello, trouble. 478 00:26:02,440 --> 00:26:03,920 Mind if I have a little listen? 479 00:26:17,320 --> 00:26:18,976 Her chest is very rattly. 480 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:21,616 Her breathing's laboured. 481 00:26:21,640 --> 00:26:24,120 Oh, perhaps I should call your father. 482 00:26:28,680 --> 00:26:31,456 I saw something in the emergency ward during training. 483 00:26:31,480 --> 00:26:34,696 A man was admitted after he'd fallen from a fishing boat. 484 00:26:34,720 --> 00:26:38,056 He had a very similar presentation to May. 485 00:26:38,080 --> 00:26:40,800 The diagnosis was water aspiration. 486 00:26:42,160 --> 00:26:44,136 I'm worried that it could be the same. 487 00:26:44,160 --> 00:26:46,056 But that happened yesterday. 488 00:26:46,080 --> 00:26:48,776 And she was perfectly fine just a few moments later. 489 00:26:48,800 --> 00:26:51,536 Inflammation of the lungs can show up after a few hours, 490 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:53,936 days even, after submersion. 491 00:26:53,960 --> 00:26:55,976 That was the case in the man I saw. 492 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,920 And was he all right? 493 00:27:02,400 --> 00:27:05,600 We need to get May to hospital immediately. 494 00:27:08,400 --> 00:27:10,296 Everything is as we'd expect. 495 00:27:10,320 --> 00:27:13,360 Tootsies fanning out nicely. And 496 00:27:14,360 --> 00:27:16,816 she's got good reflexes. 497 00:27:16,840 --> 00:27:18,496 Long legs, too. 498 00:27:18,520 --> 00:27:19,896 I reckon she could be a ballerina. 499 00:27:19,920 --> 00:27:22,056 That's what I always wanted to be when I was little. 500 00:27:22,080 --> 00:27:24,256 Maybe this one'll get the chance that I never had. 501 00:27:24,280 --> 00:27:26,816 Oh? Do you hear that, twinkle toes? 502 00:27:26,840 --> 00:27:29,056 I think we might be 503 00:27:29,080 --> 00:27:33,016 seeing you on the stage with Miss Nadine's dancing school. 504 00:27:33,040 --> 00:27:35,056 LINDY CHUCKLES 505 00:27:35,080 --> 00:27:37,616 Just a quick look at her eyes now and then we're done. 506 00:27:37,640 --> 00:27:40,480 We had some trouble with Danielle's right eye when she was a baby. 507 00:27:41,600 --> 00:27:43,096 It was sore and it made her cry. 508 00:27:43,120 --> 00:27:45,736 The poor little thing couldn't tell us what was wrong. 509 00:27:45,760 --> 00:27:48,200 Anyway, she hasn't had any problems for a while now. 510 00:27:49,160 --> 00:27:50,736 Hmm. 511 00:27:50,760 --> 00:27:53,496 I'm just going to take her 512 00:27:53,520 --> 00:27:55,376 into the other room. 513 00:27:55,400 --> 00:27:58,320 I'll get a better look where it's not so bright. 514 00:27:59,400 --> 00:28:00,680 We won't be gone long. 515 00:28:03,320 --> 00:28:04,560 Come back soon! 516 00:28:05,640 --> 00:28:07,320 Mummy's going to miss you! 517 00:28:09,080 --> 00:28:12,056 Time was we'd be reporting ophthalmia neonatorum 518 00:28:12,080 --> 00:28:15,280 to the authorities on a weekly basis. 519 00:28:16,840 --> 00:28:20,496 Any eye trouble's rare in newborns these days. 520 00:28:20,520 --> 00:28:22,776 It's the improvement in hygiene. 521 00:28:22,800 --> 00:28:25,616 This is like a tiny spot, 522 00:28:25,640 --> 00:28:26,896 right at the back. 523 00:28:26,920 --> 00:28:28,480 But I can't be sure. 524 00:28:29,560 --> 00:28:31,856 We'll have to keep checking. KNOCK ON DOOR. 525 00:28:31,880 --> 00:28:34,400 Timothy's on the telephone for you, Doctor. 526 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:38,016 SIREN WAILS 527 00:28:38,040 --> 00:28:40,640 Oh, I'm here, sweetheart! 528 00:28:44,160 --> 00:28:46,400 SHELAGH: Oh... Oh. 529 00:28:47,480 --> 00:28:49,720 MAY MOANS You need to wait here. 530 00:28:52,960 --> 00:28:54,600 SHE SOBS 531 00:28:57,120 --> 00:29:00,896 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer. 532 00:29:00,920 --> 00:29:05,216 My God, my strength in whom I will trust. 533 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:06,776 PATRICK: Shelagh! Oh! 534 00:29:06,800 --> 00:29:08,696 Where have they taken her? 535 00:29:08,720 --> 00:29:10,856 Which paediatrician is she with? 536 00:29:10,880 --> 00:29:13,816 I don't know, Patrick. They haven't told me anything! 537 00:29:13,840 --> 00:29:16,256 You wait here, and I'll go and find out what's happening. 538 00:29:16,280 --> 00:29:18,696 I need you to stay here 539 00:29:18,720 --> 00:29:19,776 with me. 540 00:29:19,800 --> 00:29:23,096 You aren't the doctor in this situation, 541 00:29:23,120 --> 00:29:25,440 any more than I am a nurse. 542 00:29:26,720 --> 00:29:29,936 We're just May's parents, Patrick. 543 00:29:29,960 --> 00:29:31,280 I know we are. 544 00:29:32,440 --> 00:29:33,920 SHE SOBS 545 00:29:35,920 --> 00:29:39,416 Bathing Baby's eyes in sterilised water 546 00:29:39,440 --> 00:29:41,440 will help keep them clean of infection. 547 00:29:46,960 --> 00:29:49,616 Can you do it? I don't want to hurt her. 548 00:29:49,640 --> 00:29:51,120 You won't. 549 00:29:52,640 --> 00:29:55,616 Very gentle strokes with the pad 550 00:29:55,640 --> 00:29:58,856 from the inside of the eye outwards. 551 00:29:58,880 --> 00:30:00,176 DOOR OPENS 552 00:30:00,200 --> 00:30:01,296 That's it. 553 00:30:01,320 --> 00:30:02,616 FOOTSTEPS 554 00:30:02,640 --> 00:30:05,336 Good morning, Lindy! How are we getting on? 555 00:30:05,360 --> 00:30:08,480 All right, thanks. I've got some provisions for the baby. 556 00:30:10,720 --> 00:30:13,376 Here is some information about financial support, 557 00:30:13,400 --> 00:30:15,456 along with the relevant forms. It would be prudent 558 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:17,336 to get these completed as soon as possible. 559 00:30:17,360 --> 00:30:18,936 What's that? 560 00:30:18,960 --> 00:30:22,376 Perhaps it's best to talk to Lindy herself, 561 00:30:22,400 --> 00:30:25,040 seeing as she's right in front of you. 562 00:30:35,960 --> 00:30:38,776 Shelagh, this is Denzil Kerrigan. 563 00:30:38,800 --> 00:30:40,856 Hello, Mrs Turner. Sorry to be meeting you 564 00:30:40,880 --> 00:30:42,936 when you're both on the other side of the fence, 565 00:30:42,960 --> 00:30:45,376 so to speak. Are any results back? 566 00:30:45,400 --> 00:30:47,960 Do you know what's wrong with her? 567 00:30:50,600 --> 00:30:52,496 May's chest X-ray shows that 568 00:30:52,520 --> 00:30:55,840 she is suffering from water aspiration. 569 00:30:57,320 --> 00:30:58,960 It... It's a form of 570 00:31:00,200 --> 00:31:01,736 partial drowning. 571 00:31:01,760 --> 00:31:04,920 But she seemed perfectly all right. 572 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:09,136 Once we brought her out of the water, she was fine. 573 00:31:09,160 --> 00:31:10,856 The damage was already done. 574 00:31:10,880 --> 00:31:13,080 Or... being done. 575 00:31:14,480 --> 00:31:17,416 Her lungs are struggling to function. 576 00:31:17,440 --> 00:31:19,056 We'll keep her on oxygen 577 00:31:19,080 --> 00:31:21,336 and she's already receiving antibiotics. 578 00:31:21,360 --> 00:31:24,656 But the next few hours are going to be quite crucial. 579 00:31:24,680 --> 00:31:26,840 You know where to find me. 580 00:31:30,320 --> 00:31:32,440 SHE SOBS Shh. 581 00:31:35,960 --> 00:31:38,616 How did I miss this, Shelagh? 582 00:31:38,640 --> 00:31:41,600 I... I should have anticipated it! 583 00:31:42,680 --> 00:31:44,416 Even brought her in last night... 584 00:31:44,440 --> 00:31:46,096 No... when she felt sick! 585 00:31:46,120 --> 00:31:48,576 No, Patrick. This is my fault! 586 00:31:48,600 --> 00:31:52,456 I should never have taken my eyes off her in the first place! 587 00:31:52,480 --> 00:31:53,976 Shh. 588 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,800 PHONE RINGS Oh. 589 00:32:01,160 --> 00:32:03,096 I simply cannot bear to imagine 590 00:32:03,120 --> 00:32:05,576 what Shelagh and Dr Turner are going through. 591 00:32:05,600 --> 00:32:09,256 A carefree day at the seaside turning into a nightmare. 592 00:32:09,280 --> 00:32:11,576 I can hardly believe it. 593 00:32:11,600 --> 00:32:13,400 What's the matter? 594 00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:16,496 May's poorly, sweetheart. 595 00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:18,256 But she's being looked after in hospital 596 00:32:18,280 --> 00:32:20,216 by very clever doctors. 597 00:32:20,240 --> 00:32:22,640 That was Mrs Buckle on the telephone. 598 00:32:23,600 --> 00:32:28,736 The, er, Gazette are doing an article about the excursion. 599 00:32:28,760 --> 00:32:31,736 They want to use one of my photographs. 600 00:32:31,760 --> 00:32:33,936 Oh, how lovely. 601 00:32:33,960 --> 00:32:35,936 Well, we'll look through them together 602 00:32:35,960 --> 00:32:39,480 and see which one to choose to put forward. 603 00:32:41,720 --> 00:32:43,360 When will May be home? 604 00:32:44,400 --> 00:32:46,176 We're not quite sure, darling. 605 00:32:46,200 --> 00:32:49,096 The doctors are working very hard to get her better. 606 00:32:49,120 --> 00:32:50,896 I miss May. 607 00:32:50,920 --> 00:32:52,576 I know. 608 00:32:52,600 --> 00:32:54,456 We all do. 609 00:32:54,480 --> 00:32:56,440 Can we go and see her? 610 00:32:57,840 --> 00:32:59,616 Please. 611 00:32:59,640 --> 00:33:02,720 They're very strict about letting children visit. 612 00:33:04,760 --> 00:33:06,080 There's a biscuit left. 613 00:33:08,280 --> 00:33:09,920 It must be May's. 614 00:33:11,320 --> 00:33:13,736 And we want something for the Gazette 615 00:33:13,760 --> 00:33:16,376 that truly captures the spirit of the day. 616 00:33:16,400 --> 00:33:19,320 Which one best represents our community? 617 00:33:20,440 --> 00:33:21,840 This is a lovely one. 618 00:33:23,720 --> 00:33:24,936 BOTH CHUCKLE 619 00:33:24,960 --> 00:33:28,696 There's Sister Veronica enjoying an ice cream. 620 00:33:28,720 --> 00:33:32,616 30 seconds later it blew out of my hand, and I didn't get another. 621 00:33:32,640 --> 00:33:33,896 COLETTE LAUGHS 622 00:33:33,920 --> 00:33:37,320 Why is that little girl's eye funny? 623 00:33:38,560 --> 00:33:40,240 Hmm, let me see. 624 00:33:42,360 --> 00:33:45,000 I must have made a mistake when I was developing it. 625 00:33:57,280 --> 00:33:58,656 Thank you. 626 00:33:58,680 --> 00:34:00,736 We're going to need two next year. 627 00:34:00,760 --> 00:34:02,296 Coaches! 628 00:34:02,320 --> 00:34:04,016 You've no idea how many people 629 00:34:04,040 --> 00:34:08,200 have been asking if the beach trip is going to be returning. 630 00:34:09,600 --> 00:34:12,336 Word is spreading fast, Fred! 631 00:34:12,360 --> 00:34:14,856 HE CHUCKLES Well, that's smashing, 632 00:34:14,880 --> 00:34:17,656 but can I get my breath back first before we start planning 633 00:34:17,680 --> 00:34:20,456 the next one? DOOR OPENS. 634 00:34:20,480 --> 00:34:21,976 Morning, son. How can I help? 635 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:24,256 What would you like for breakfast, sweetheart? 636 00:34:24,280 --> 00:34:27,696 Her mum's in the maternity home with the new one, so I'm on duty. 637 00:34:27,720 --> 00:34:29,560 Ooh, congratulations! 638 00:34:33,080 --> 00:34:34,256 I'll... 639 00:34:34,280 --> 00:34:36,096 I'll take these. 640 00:34:36,120 --> 00:34:38,296 What, chocolate? For breakfast? 641 00:34:38,320 --> 00:34:40,320 Sugar gives you energy, don't it? 642 00:34:41,800 --> 00:34:43,600 Oh, erm, and a pack of ciggies. 643 00:34:47,960 --> 00:34:52,120 Millicent, I need to talk to Dr Turner rather urgently. 644 00:34:53,360 --> 00:34:55,776 Would that be appropriate, all things considered? 645 00:34:55,800 --> 00:34:58,680 There's been no news of little May overnight, good or bad. 646 00:35:00,040 --> 00:35:02,800 I think he values the distraction of work. 647 00:35:04,440 --> 00:35:06,816 Doctor, I wonder if I may confer with you 648 00:35:06,840 --> 00:35:08,296 about something? 649 00:35:08,320 --> 00:35:09,840 Of course. 650 00:35:10,920 --> 00:35:13,336 This is a photograph I took of Lindy Webster 651 00:35:13,360 --> 00:35:16,136 and her daughter Danielle at the beach. 652 00:35:16,160 --> 00:35:19,416 I didn't notice it at first, but look at Danielle's eye. 653 00:35:19,440 --> 00:35:22,616 It looks as though it's reflecting light. 654 00:35:22,640 --> 00:35:25,136 It's not normal, is it? 655 00:35:25,160 --> 00:35:26,320 No. 656 00:35:27,440 --> 00:35:28,800 It's not normal at all. 657 00:35:31,080 --> 00:35:32,176 What sort of tests? 658 00:35:32,200 --> 00:35:35,560 Do you see the white ring inside Danielle's eye? 659 00:35:37,640 --> 00:35:40,296 Sometimes something shows up on camera 660 00:35:40,320 --> 00:35:41,960 we can't see in real life. 661 00:35:43,240 --> 00:35:45,616 And sometimes it indicates a problem. 662 00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:47,120 What sort of problem? 663 00:35:48,160 --> 00:35:49,456 I'm not a specialist, Lindy, 664 00:35:49,480 --> 00:35:51,736 but I do think we need to get this looked at 665 00:35:51,760 --> 00:35:53,840 by someone who is - at the hospital, 666 00:35:54,760 --> 00:35:56,896 and as soon as we can organise it. 667 00:35:56,920 --> 00:35:59,320 Can't it wait? I've just had a baby. 668 00:36:01,600 --> 00:36:04,296 Doctor thinks the specialist 669 00:36:04,320 --> 00:36:06,736 should have a look at the baby as well. 670 00:36:06,760 --> 00:36:09,256 Might it be something that's 671 00:36:09,280 --> 00:36:10,536 catching? 672 00:36:10,560 --> 00:36:12,680 Not catching as such. 673 00:36:13,680 --> 00:36:17,160 But it might be something that affects them both. 674 00:36:20,480 --> 00:36:22,000 FOOTSTEPS 675 00:36:23,360 --> 00:36:26,096 I'm praying for poor little Danielle and her sister. 676 00:36:26,120 --> 00:36:28,856 That young couple could barely manage as parents 677 00:36:28,880 --> 00:36:31,696 to begin with, and they certainly won't be able to cope 678 00:36:31,720 --> 00:36:33,696 with two poorly children. 679 00:36:33,720 --> 00:36:36,640 Well, the welfare office must be informed. 680 00:36:37,680 --> 00:36:39,576 I think I'll head to the hospital. 681 00:36:39,600 --> 00:36:41,240 My support may be needed. 682 00:36:44,080 --> 00:36:47,976 Teddy will be very cross that you're getting all these sweets 683 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,136 and not saving any for him. 684 00:36:49,160 --> 00:36:51,856 Teddy didn't nearly drown. 685 00:36:51,880 --> 00:36:53,016 BOTH LAUGH 686 00:36:53,040 --> 00:36:56,456 Hello. Guess what! Did you find Dr Kerrigan? 687 00:36:56,480 --> 00:36:58,736 I waylaid him on his way to his afternoon clinic, 688 00:36:58,760 --> 00:37:00,896 and he gave me some good news. 689 00:37:00,920 --> 00:37:02,176 This morning's X-ray showed 690 00:37:02,200 --> 00:37:05,056 a significant reduction in lung inflammation. 691 00:37:05,080 --> 00:37:08,656 In fact, there is every evidence that this young madam 692 00:37:08,680 --> 00:37:12,416 has responded very well to treatment. Did you hear that, May? 693 00:37:12,440 --> 00:37:14,616 Perhaps you'll be coming home soon. 694 00:37:14,640 --> 00:37:16,816 Kerrigan is planning to discharge her 695 00:37:16,840 --> 00:37:18,456 when he makes his rounds. 696 00:37:18,480 --> 00:37:20,976 As he said, she will need careful nursing 697 00:37:21,000 --> 00:37:22,496 for at least two weeks, 698 00:37:22,520 --> 00:37:25,216 but with her own personal medical team on call, 699 00:37:25,240 --> 00:37:26,816 he doesn't doubt she'll get it! 700 00:37:26,840 --> 00:37:28,296 Did you hear that, May? 701 00:37:28,320 --> 00:37:31,800 You'll be back where you belong. 702 00:37:32,880 --> 00:37:33,920 Oh! 703 00:37:51,160 --> 00:37:54,600 Mild concomitant esotropia in the right eye. 704 00:37:58,080 --> 00:38:00,720 Stay nice and still for me, please. 705 00:38:09,080 --> 00:38:11,720 Suspected choroidal detachment. 706 00:38:12,680 --> 00:38:14,440 What does that mean? 707 00:38:16,080 --> 00:38:18,136 Can somebody tell me what's going on? 708 00:38:18,160 --> 00:38:21,160 We'll need to get a clear picture before we discuss any findings. 709 00:38:30,200 --> 00:38:31,800 Can you see anything wrong? 710 00:38:33,040 --> 00:38:35,120 Results will go to your consultant. 711 00:38:36,440 --> 00:38:37,600 DOORBELL RINGS 712 00:38:40,280 --> 00:38:41,416 I'll get it. 713 00:38:41,440 --> 00:38:43,816 Ah, it might be the district nurse. 714 00:38:43,840 --> 00:38:46,296 We can show her how well you're doing, May. 715 00:38:46,320 --> 00:38:48,176 Good day, Mrs Turner. 716 00:38:48,200 --> 00:38:50,336 It's Miss Williams. 717 00:38:50,360 --> 00:38:52,496 From the Hong Kong adoption project? 718 00:38:52,520 --> 00:38:54,696 Yes, of course. Hello, Miss Williams. 719 00:38:54,720 --> 00:38:57,576 I am sorry. It's been quite a while. 720 00:38:57,600 --> 00:38:58,776 How can I help you? 721 00:38:58,800 --> 00:39:01,536 We received the news on May's hospitalisation. 722 00:39:01,560 --> 00:39:04,440 I wanted to pay a visit and see how she was doing. 723 00:39:05,520 --> 00:39:09,096 It was a dreadful ordeal but she's much better now. 724 00:39:09,120 --> 00:39:11,640 Would it be possible to have a quick chat with May herself? 725 00:39:12,640 --> 00:39:14,760 Of course. Come through. 726 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:21,936 May, do you remember Miss Williams? 727 00:39:21,960 --> 00:39:23,736 She's come to see how you're doing. 728 00:39:23,760 --> 00:39:24,800 Hello, May. 729 00:39:29,320 --> 00:39:31,200 Oh. We'll leave you to it. 730 00:39:32,520 --> 00:39:34,696 Can I get you anything, Miss Williams? 731 00:39:34,720 --> 00:39:38,456 Tea? And I've just baked some scones. No. Thank you. 732 00:39:38,480 --> 00:39:39,776 I'm fine. 733 00:39:39,800 --> 00:39:42,440 Mm. This isn't a social visit. 734 00:39:47,880 --> 00:39:48,976 SHE SIGHS 735 00:39:49,000 --> 00:39:51,336 Can you hear what she's saying? It's been ages. 736 00:39:51,360 --> 00:39:52,496 FOOTSTEPS 737 00:39:52,520 --> 00:39:53,976 I shall be on my way now, Mrs Turner. 738 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:56,336 May and I have had a lovely chat. 739 00:39:56,360 --> 00:39:58,256 Can I ask 740 00:39:58,280 --> 00:40:00,096 what will happen now? 741 00:40:00,120 --> 00:40:01,576 May is a content little girl. 742 00:40:01,600 --> 00:40:04,936 She's clearly happy living with you. 743 00:40:04,960 --> 00:40:08,456 But I need to go back to the office and file my report. 744 00:40:08,480 --> 00:40:12,096 This is standard protocol with foster children, Mrs Turner. 745 00:40:12,120 --> 00:40:13,776 I'm sure you understand. 746 00:40:13,800 --> 00:40:17,576 In your report, will you explain it was just an accident? 747 00:40:17,600 --> 00:40:19,696 One minute she was right in front of me... 748 00:40:19,720 --> 00:40:21,776 I shall write down all the facts 749 00:40:21,800 --> 00:40:24,616 so that they can be properly discussed and considered. 750 00:40:24,640 --> 00:40:26,416 I see. 751 00:40:26,440 --> 00:40:27,840 We will be in touch. 752 00:40:33,360 --> 00:40:35,056 SHE SIGHS, DOOR CLOSES 753 00:40:35,080 --> 00:40:37,176 How much longer are they going to keep us waiting? 754 00:40:37,200 --> 00:40:39,736 What, you'd rather be with your mates at the pub, would you? 755 00:40:39,760 --> 00:40:41,976 Oh, wonderful. There you are. 756 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,656 I was hoping I hadn't missed you. 757 00:40:43,680 --> 00:40:45,616 What are you doing here? 758 00:40:45,640 --> 00:40:48,256 I thought you might need my support. 759 00:40:48,280 --> 00:40:49,320 DOOR OPENS 760 00:40:50,840 --> 00:40:53,120 Danielle and Michelle Jones. 761 00:41:04,800 --> 00:41:08,696 What do you both understand about what's been happening so far? 762 00:41:08,720 --> 00:41:11,256 Well, that's just it. We don't understand nothing really. 763 00:41:11,280 --> 00:41:14,256 There might be something wrong with Michelle's eyes. 764 00:41:14,280 --> 00:41:17,056 And then there was a thing about Danielle's eye in a photo. 765 00:41:17,080 --> 00:41:18,776 Yes, you're right. 766 00:41:18,800 --> 00:41:20,496 There is something wrong. 767 00:41:20,520 --> 00:41:23,136 I'm sorry to say that the results have revealed 768 00:41:23,160 --> 00:41:24,816 that both Michelle and Danielle 769 00:41:24,840 --> 00:41:27,296 have retinoblastoma in their right eye. 770 00:41:27,320 --> 00:41:30,576 Fortunately, there's no sign it has spread. 771 00:41:30,600 --> 00:41:33,016 I don't think the parents know what that is. 772 00:41:33,040 --> 00:41:36,296 Is that an infection? No, it's not an infection. 773 00:41:36,320 --> 00:41:39,696 Retinoblastoma is a malignancy of the retina, 774 00:41:39,720 --> 00:41:41,240 the back of the eye 775 00:41:42,320 --> 00:41:44,176 most often discovered in childhood. 776 00:41:44,200 --> 00:41:45,960 Malignancy? A cancer. 777 00:41:47,000 --> 00:41:48,896 I'm very sorry. 778 00:41:48,920 --> 00:41:51,096 It's caused by a genetic defect, 779 00:41:51,120 --> 00:41:54,960 which is why both your daughters are affected. Cancer? 780 00:41:55,960 --> 00:41:57,120 Both? 781 00:41:59,600 --> 00:42:01,936 Both of my babies have got cancer? 782 00:42:01,960 --> 00:42:03,920 I'm afraid so. 783 00:42:05,800 --> 00:42:08,976 That isn't true. It can't be true! 784 00:42:09,000 --> 00:42:11,360 I can't lose my babies. I can't! 785 00:42:14,760 --> 00:42:17,496 I know we agreed to make the trip together, 786 00:42:17,520 --> 00:42:20,456 but I was just... passing the car showroom 787 00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:22,096 and I simply couldn't resist 788 00:42:22,120 --> 00:42:23,456 a quick look. HE SCOFFS 789 00:42:23,480 --> 00:42:26,136 I saw the perfect one called a Sunbeam Imp! 790 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:29,296 Isn't that the most delightful name for a car? 791 00:42:29,320 --> 00:42:30,496 Erm... 792 00:42:30,520 --> 00:42:32,016 Oh, you think it's frivolous? 793 00:42:32,040 --> 00:42:34,456 Well, the sales gentleman said 794 00:42:34,480 --> 00:42:36,776 it's actually an excellent choice for a new driver. 795 00:42:36,800 --> 00:42:38,096 Mmm. HE CHUCKLES 796 00:42:38,120 --> 00:42:41,200 I do realise it's at the slightly... pricier end. 797 00:42:42,320 --> 00:42:45,936 So... not a decision to rush into. 798 00:42:45,960 --> 00:42:49,656 Well, nor should we wait until I'm too decrepit to drive, 799 00:42:49,680 --> 00:42:51,736 surely? 800 00:42:51,760 --> 00:42:52,800 HE CHUCKLES 801 00:42:55,000 --> 00:42:56,736 We'll need to proceed with treatment 802 00:42:56,760 --> 00:42:57,976 as quickly as possible. 803 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,936 You're lucky it was picked up when it was. 804 00:42:59,960 --> 00:43:02,256 For Michelle, we recommend radiotherapy, 805 00:43:02,280 --> 00:43:05,696 but Danielle will certainly need enucleation. 806 00:43:05,720 --> 00:43:08,736 Why does nobody talk English to us?! 807 00:43:08,760 --> 00:43:13,960 Enucleation is a surgical procedure to remove the eye. Oh! 808 00:43:23,600 --> 00:43:26,776 But if you take the eye out, you take the cancer out? 809 00:43:26,800 --> 00:43:28,376 And she'll live? 810 00:43:28,400 --> 00:43:30,520 We hope so, yes. 811 00:43:33,000 --> 00:43:36,376 What happens next? Well, we'll move things along very quickly. 812 00:43:36,400 --> 00:43:39,016 Do you have any support? Any family? 813 00:43:39,040 --> 00:43:40,736 Any grandparents? 814 00:43:40,760 --> 00:43:42,376 Nobody. 815 00:43:42,400 --> 00:43:43,576 It's just the two of us. 816 00:43:43,600 --> 00:43:46,136 The girls will need a lot of specialist care, Lindy. 817 00:43:46,160 --> 00:43:48,040 And they'll get it! 818 00:43:50,120 --> 00:43:51,920 From their mother! 819 00:43:55,800 --> 00:43:57,160 DOOR OPENS 820 00:43:58,520 --> 00:44:00,336 PHYLLIS: Both in shock, as you can imagine. 821 00:44:00,360 --> 00:44:01,856 DOOR CLOSES And Lindy's still 822 00:44:01,880 --> 00:44:04,800 recovering from the lab our, so she's been brought back here. 823 00:44:06,080 --> 00:44:08,136 Lindy, you know Mr Robinson already, don't you, 824 00:44:08,160 --> 00:44:10,056 from the welfare office? 825 00:44:10,080 --> 00:44:11,696 He's here to help. 826 00:44:11,720 --> 00:44:14,296 I'm not stupid. I know what this is. 827 00:44:14,320 --> 00:44:15,976 You want to take my babies away. 828 00:44:16,000 --> 00:44:18,376 That's the last thing we want to do. 829 00:44:18,400 --> 00:44:20,976 But there is the option of help from other people 830 00:44:21,000 --> 00:44:23,256 while Danielle and Michelle have their treatment. 831 00:44:23,280 --> 00:44:25,816 Are you talking about foster care? No! 832 00:44:25,840 --> 00:44:28,216 That is not happening! I know all about that. 833 00:44:28,240 --> 00:44:30,696 We want to make sure you have everything you need. 834 00:44:30,720 --> 00:44:32,720 All I need is for my babies to be healthy. 835 00:44:34,560 --> 00:44:35,696 I'm taking them home. 836 00:44:35,720 --> 00:44:38,576 You're welcome to stay here as long as you want. 837 00:44:38,600 --> 00:44:40,296 There's no rush to leave. 838 00:44:40,320 --> 00:44:42,176 You'll need to recover too. 839 00:44:42,200 --> 00:44:43,696 I'm fine. 840 00:44:43,720 --> 00:44:45,160 Melvin, come on. 841 00:44:50,880 --> 00:44:52,696 DOOR OPENS 842 00:44:52,720 --> 00:44:55,096 The hospital have raised significant concerns 843 00:44:55,120 --> 00:44:57,120 about their ability to cope. 844 00:44:58,600 --> 00:45:02,176 My concern is that everybody appears to be underestimating 845 00:45:02,200 --> 00:45:04,520 what that young couple can handle. 846 00:45:12,320 --> 00:45:13,816 We need to keep this place 847 00:45:13,840 --> 00:45:15,800 as clean as possible from now on. 848 00:45:18,280 --> 00:45:20,456 Melvin? 849 00:45:20,480 --> 00:45:22,040 This is our fault. 850 00:45:24,000 --> 00:45:26,136 What are you talking about? 851 00:45:26,160 --> 00:45:27,736 We're a bad combination. 852 00:45:27,760 --> 00:45:30,576 It's us that done this to our girls. That's what they said. 853 00:45:30,600 --> 00:45:32,376 You can't think like that. 854 00:45:32,400 --> 00:45:33,480 Yeah, well, I do. 855 00:45:35,320 --> 00:45:36,840 I can't help it! 856 00:45:38,520 --> 00:45:40,720 You can help it, though, Melvin. 857 00:45:42,720 --> 00:45:44,576 Either we 858 00:45:44,600 --> 00:45:46,136 grow up 859 00:45:46,160 --> 00:45:48,496 and concentrate on getting our girls through this, 860 00:45:48,520 --> 00:45:51,976 or... we fall to pieces and... 861 00:45:52,000 --> 00:45:54,080 HE SOBS 862 00:46:00,200 --> 00:46:02,296 We might not have had much choice about our lives, 863 00:46:02,320 --> 00:46:04,576 but we can choose what sort of parents we're going to be. 864 00:46:04,600 --> 00:46:06,080 HE SNIFFS 865 00:46:17,360 --> 00:46:18,800 DOOR SLAMS 866 00:46:21,320 --> 00:46:22,800 LAUGHTER 867 00:46:23,920 --> 00:46:27,376 Look what Mrs Buckle sent for you, May. Oh! 868 00:46:27,400 --> 00:46:30,376 Not many girls get baskets of iced buns from the mayor. 869 00:46:30,400 --> 00:46:33,096 I wish someone would send me a basket of iced buns! 870 00:46:33,120 --> 00:46:34,856 Can I have one? Oh, Patrick! 871 00:46:34,880 --> 00:46:37,096 At least wait until your dinner's gone down! 872 00:46:37,120 --> 00:46:38,680 TIMOTHY: Whoa! 873 00:46:39,960 --> 00:46:42,336 This donkey's trying to throw me off! 874 00:46:42,360 --> 00:46:44,016 Cos you're too heavy, that's why! 875 00:46:44,040 --> 00:46:46,816 Be careful, please! We don't want any more hospital visits. 876 00:46:46,840 --> 00:46:48,760 PHONE RINGS 877 00:46:52,160 --> 00:46:54,000 Good evening. Dr Turner speaking. 878 00:46:58,880 --> 00:47:01,480 But we've already received a visit. 879 00:47:02,680 --> 00:47:04,776 Oh, well, yes, of course. 880 00:47:04,800 --> 00:47:06,736 That's no problem. 881 00:47:06,760 --> 00:47:08,176 Oh, very well. 882 00:47:08,200 --> 00:47:10,120 We'll see you, then. 883 00:47:11,280 --> 00:47:12,960 Goodbye. 884 00:47:14,840 --> 00:47:17,296 That was Miss Williams. 885 00:47:17,320 --> 00:47:20,176 We're to go in and see her in her office, 886 00:47:20,200 --> 00:47:22,000 for a meeting about May. 887 00:47:26,960 --> 00:47:29,536 What if we enrolled Jonty in preschool? 888 00:47:29,560 --> 00:47:32,656 St Nicholas is one of the best. 889 00:47:32,680 --> 00:47:35,160 And it's a five-minute walk from the Barbican flat. 890 00:47:36,200 --> 00:47:37,736 Matthew? 891 00:47:37,760 --> 00:47:39,376 Are you listening? 892 00:47:39,400 --> 00:47:40,736 If you're still cross with me 893 00:47:40,760 --> 00:47:42,816 about spending nights at Nonnatus, just say, 894 00:47:42,840 --> 00:47:44,576 but please don't sulk! 895 00:47:44,600 --> 00:47:46,480 I was miles away, that's all. 896 00:47:47,560 --> 00:47:50,360 Preschool for Jonty? What are your thoughts? 897 00:47:53,720 --> 00:47:56,816 That it is an unnecessary expense? 898 00:47:56,840 --> 00:47:58,736 Even if it means more time for us? 899 00:47:58,760 --> 00:48:02,360 Is that really a valid reason for shipping my son off to school early? 900 00:48:03,280 --> 00:48:04,320 Your son? 901 00:48:06,120 --> 00:48:08,120 I'm... sorry. 902 00:48:11,120 --> 00:48:13,256 I'm... I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. 903 00:48:13,280 --> 00:48:15,760 I'm thinking of him. 904 00:48:16,760 --> 00:48:18,536 It's better than a nanny. 905 00:48:18,560 --> 00:48:20,856 And he's so sociable, 906 00:48:20,880 --> 00:48:24,120 he'd simply adore spending time with children his own age. 907 00:48:25,800 --> 00:48:27,680 Leave it with me. 908 00:48:40,880 --> 00:48:42,760 I'll see you tomorrow, then, shall I? 909 00:48:51,960 --> 00:48:54,600 WHIRRING AND CLANGING 910 00:48:59,480 --> 00:49:01,200 I highly recommend earplugs! 911 00:49:02,600 --> 00:49:04,000 You get used to it. 912 00:49:05,080 --> 00:49:06,720 Do you have a moment to talk? 913 00:49:08,040 --> 00:49:09,280 Unofficial break. 914 00:49:11,080 --> 00:49:13,376 Might need to duck if I spot the gaffer. 915 00:49:13,400 --> 00:49:16,376 You'd best get back to work, then. You can't afford to lose this job. 916 00:49:16,400 --> 00:49:18,096 I'll go when I'm ready. 917 00:49:18,120 --> 00:49:21,136 Life doesn't work like that, unfortunately. 918 00:49:21,160 --> 00:49:23,136 If we all waited till we were ready, 919 00:49:23,160 --> 00:49:25,576 I doubt anything would get done at all. 920 00:49:25,600 --> 00:49:26,936 Don't need a lecture. Ta. 921 00:49:26,960 --> 00:49:29,096 It's not a lecture. 922 00:49:29,120 --> 00:49:30,160 It's advice 923 00:49:31,280 --> 00:49:33,000 from someone much older. 924 00:49:34,480 --> 00:49:37,256 I cannot fathom what you're going through, Melvin. 925 00:49:37,280 --> 00:49:40,216 But I do know that you must dig deep 926 00:49:40,240 --> 00:49:43,096 and do your very best by those girls, 927 00:49:43,120 --> 00:49:45,160 however ill-prepared you feel. 928 00:49:46,960 --> 00:49:48,376 What if I'm just not up to it? 929 00:49:48,400 --> 00:49:49,816 Do you love them? 930 00:49:49,840 --> 00:49:51,296 Of course I love them. 931 00:49:51,320 --> 00:49:54,136 Then you'll discover that you are up to it. 932 00:49:54,160 --> 00:49:55,440 All right, back to work! 933 00:49:56,720 --> 00:49:58,360 Your break's over. 934 00:50:09,320 --> 00:50:12,376 As it happens, since I came to see May, 935 00:50:12,400 --> 00:50:14,096 Miss Tang has been in touch, 936 00:50:14,120 --> 00:50:15,736 asking about news of her daughter. 937 00:50:15,760 --> 00:50:17,776 She does telephone from time to time, 938 00:50:17,800 --> 00:50:20,056 though we don't encourage it. 939 00:50:20,080 --> 00:50:22,136 But we were, of course, duty-bound to inform her 940 00:50:22,160 --> 00:50:23,400 of the incident at the beach. 941 00:50:24,720 --> 00:50:27,696 Consequently, she has questions. 942 00:50:27,720 --> 00:50:28,736 PATRICK SIGHS 943 00:50:28,760 --> 00:50:32,216 What exactly did you tell her, Miss Williams? 944 00:50:32,240 --> 00:50:34,536 And what questions does she have? 945 00:50:34,560 --> 00:50:37,216 I related the facts as I understood them. 946 00:50:37,240 --> 00:50:40,976 And she asked why May was alone when this incident occurred. 947 00:50:41,000 --> 00:50:44,496 She wasn't alone. We would never neglect our children. 948 00:50:44,520 --> 00:50:46,416 Nobody's suggesting that. 949 00:50:46,440 --> 00:50:50,296 We're simply trying to get as clear a picture as possible. 950 00:50:50,320 --> 00:50:53,256 Miss Tang also referenced the playground incident 951 00:50:53,280 --> 00:50:55,016 where May's foot required stitches. 952 00:50:55,040 --> 00:50:56,736 Two years ago? 953 00:50:56,760 --> 00:51:01,136 She had a playground accident, as any child might! 954 00:51:01,160 --> 00:51:03,296 I did those stitches myself! 955 00:51:03,320 --> 00:51:05,376 Miss Tang is aware that you're a doctor, 956 00:51:05,400 --> 00:51:06,840 and, indeed, a nurse. 957 00:51:08,040 --> 00:51:09,816 As she put it to me, 958 00:51:09,840 --> 00:51:14,376 "I thought my daughter would be more safe with them, not less." 959 00:51:14,400 --> 00:51:17,736 Oh... Do you think we could lose May? 960 00:51:17,760 --> 00:51:19,016 This is not a case of you 961 00:51:19,040 --> 00:51:21,296 losing the child you foster, Mrs Turner. 962 00:51:21,320 --> 00:51:23,336 But May might have to be removed to an environment 963 00:51:23,360 --> 00:51:25,856 in which her mother has more confidence. 964 00:51:25,880 --> 00:51:28,976 Well, what can we do to reassure her? 965 00:51:29,000 --> 00:51:30,656 Well, can we write to her? 966 00:51:30,680 --> 00:51:34,136 Can you send her some kind of report? 967 00:51:34,160 --> 00:51:37,496 We already send letters, and photographs too, sometimes. 968 00:51:37,520 --> 00:51:39,016 We're always tactful. 969 00:51:39,040 --> 00:51:41,416 I see no reason why that can't continue. 970 00:51:41,440 --> 00:51:45,696 But May's mother has now asked for an ongoing, formal review 971 00:51:45,720 --> 00:51:50,816 of the arrangement and for May to be moved if she is not satisfied. 972 00:51:50,840 --> 00:51:53,080 The decision will be taken in three months' time. 973 00:51:57,120 --> 00:51:59,656 BABY CRIES 974 00:51:59,680 --> 00:52:01,896 You need to rest. 975 00:52:01,920 --> 00:52:03,160 I'll take her. 976 00:52:13,200 --> 00:52:15,280 BABY QUIETENS 977 00:52:23,960 --> 00:52:26,256 BABY GURGLES 978 00:52:26,280 --> 00:52:27,600 I'm sorry. 979 00:52:29,480 --> 00:52:32,536 You're right, Lind. I want us to be the best parents, too 980 00:52:32,560 --> 00:52:34,200 whatever happens. 981 00:52:40,840 --> 00:52:42,656 I promise 982 00:52:42,680 --> 00:52:44,400 things will change. 983 00:52:49,920 --> 00:52:51,776 Melvin, what the heck are you doing? 984 00:52:51,800 --> 00:52:53,816 I love you, Lindy Webster. 985 00:52:53,840 --> 00:52:56,296 HE SNIFFS Would you please 986 00:52:56,320 --> 00:53:00,456 do me the honour of becoming my wife, for better or worse? 987 00:53:00,480 --> 00:53:01,880 Yeah! 988 00:53:06,360 --> 00:53:08,520 ALL SHRIEK AND LAUGH 989 00:53:14,920 --> 00:53:17,616 Mummy and Daddy are going to be right here when you come out. 990 00:53:17,640 --> 00:53:19,920 We'll see you in two ticks, angel. Hmm? 991 00:53:30,600 --> 00:53:32,360 SHE SOBS 992 00:53:39,480 --> 00:53:41,216 Oh... 993 00:53:41,240 --> 00:53:45,296 I've been so afraid of May seeing me upset 994 00:53:45,320 --> 00:53:47,296 I've held it all in. 995 00:53:47,320 --> 00:53:49,296 And here's the place to let it out. 996 00:53:49,320 --> 00:53:50,776 You've been through such an ordeal. 997 00:53:50,800 --> 00:53:52,960 Of my own creation. 998 00:53:54,440 --> 00:53:56,336 You must try and forgive yourself 999 00:53:56,360 --> 00:53:58,336 and move on. 1000 00:53:58,360 --> 00:54:00,096 SHE BREATHES DEEPLY 1001 00:54:00,120 --> 00:54:02,760 What if they take May away from us? 1002 00:54:10,880 --> 00:54:12,480 Are you all right, Matthew? 1003 00:54:13,880 --> 00:54:15,416 Er, fine. Why? 1004 00:54:15,440 --> 00:54:16,856 Well 1005 00:54:16,880 --> 00:54:19,536 you've been desperate for me to spend more nights at home, 1006 00:54:19,560 --> 00:54:22,680 and now I'm here you've hardly said a word to me all evening. 1007 00:54:24,200 --> 00:54:26,496 SHE SIGHS 1008 00:54:26,520 --> 00:54:27,800 I'm sorry. 1009 00:54:29,080 --> 00:54:30,720 I'll be right through. 1010 00:54:39,200 --> 00:54:40,680 Thanks. 1011 00:54:46,160 --> 00:54:48,296 So, how are you all bearing up? 1012 00:54:48,320 --> 00:54:50,416 Oh, up and down. 1013 00:54:50,440 --> 00:54:52,240 But we're coping. 1014 00:54:53,520 --> 00:54:55,416 Michelle starts radiotherapy tomorrow. 1015 00:54:55,440 --> 00:54:57,416 And Danielle's doing really well. 1016 00:54:57,440 --> 00:54:59,256 She's having an ocular pros... 1017 00:54:59,280 --> 00:55:01,440 Prosthesis? That's the one. 1018 00:55:03,520 --> 00:55:05,360 They showed us at the hospital and 1019 00:55:06,880 --> 00:55:08,800 it looks much better than I thought. 1020 00:55:09,920 --> 00:55:12,456 And the main thing is, it definitely hasn't spread. 1021 00:55:12,480 --> 00:55:14,216 BOTH SIGH 1022 00:55:14,240 --> 00:55:15,960 That's wonderful news. 1023 00:55:18,240 --> 00:55:20,096 Where's Melvin? 1024 00:55:20,120 --> 00:55:21,760 Oh, he's at work. Not in the pub. 1025 00:55:22,880 --> 00:55:26,096 He's taken on extra work. Good for him. 1026 00:55:26,120 --> 00:55:27,936 And we're officially engaged. 1027 00:55:27,960 --> 00:55:30,616 Silver paper. He's saving up for a ring. 1028 00:55:30,640 --> 00:55:33,056 Priority is making sure the girls don't go without. 1029 00:55:33,080 --> 00:55:34,576 Very sensible. 1030 00:55:34,600 --> 00:55:36,160 And congratulations. 1031 00:55:37,240 --> 00:55:40,000 You should be extremely proud of yourselves. 1032 00:55:41,440 --> 00:55:42,920 Quite right. 1033 00:55:43,960 --> 00:55:45,576 We are 1034 00:55:45,600 --> 00:55:47,000 actually. 1035 00:55:49,680 --> 00:55:51,280 FRONT DOOR OPENS 1036 00:55:53,600 --> 00:55:55,080 FRONT DOOR CLOSES 1037 00:55:57,040 --> 00:55:58,416 DOOR OPENS 1038 00:55:58,440 --> 00:56:00,480 FOOTSTEPS 1039 00:56:02,160 --> 00:56:05,800 Patrick... I'm sending this to Hong Kong. 1040 00:56:07,000 --> 00:56:09,776 To May's mother? 1041 00:56:09,800 --> 00:56:11,856 I thought it would be nice for her to see May 1042 00:56:11,880 --> 00:56:13,496 in the dress she sent at Christmas. 1043 00:56:13,520 --> 00:56:16,880 But you completely remade that dress, Shelagh 1044 00:56:18,640 --> 00:56:20,856 to make sure it fitted her, 1045 00:56:20,880 --> 00:56:23,416 to make sure May wouldn't be upset. 1046 00:56:23,440 --> 00:56:26,696 But what if her mother notices? 1047 00:56:26,720 --> 00:56:31,136 If she notices, she'll know it's because I'm doing my best. 1048 00:56:31,160 --> 00:56:32,960 I need her to see that. 1049 00:56:34,760 --> 00:56:37,640 Perhaps I need to see that, too. 1050 00:56:39,920 --> 00:56:41,536 That's all we can do, isn't it? 1051 00:56:41,560 --> 00:56:43,160 Our best. 1052 00:56:48,240 --> 00:56:50,440 Other people will be making the decision. 1053 00:56:52,280 --> 00:56:56,456 MATURE JENNIFER: Is any pleasure simple, in the end? 1054 00:56:56,480 --> 00:57:00,656 A smile can be the fruit of terror, 1055 00:57:00,680 --> 00:57:02,840 and of courage. 1056 00:57:04,880 --> 00:57:08,280 Our happiness is often rooted in its opposite. 1057 00:57:09,480 --> 00:57:13,776 The threat that rocked us that did not come to pass. 1058 00:57:13,800 --> 00:57:15,896 The loss averted. 1059 00:57:15,920 --> 00:57:18,320 The tears we did not cry. 1060 00:57:20,240 --> 00:57:23,096 But if our shadows fall behind us, 1061 00:57:23,120 --> 00:57:26,136 they can also lie ahead 1062 00:57:26,160 --> 00:57:29,576 watching, waiting for their turn 1063 00:57:29,600 --> 00:57:33,096 under cover of the sunshine. 1064 00:57:33,120 --> 00:57:35,696 VERONICA: They've been left by their mother. 1065 00:57:35,720 --> 00:57:38,296 She begs someone to look after her children. Ooh! 1066 00:57:38,320 --> 00:57:40,536 Something is causing this and we need to know what it is. 1067 00:57:40,560 --> 00:57:44,096 CYRIL: I joined social services to help families. Now I seem 1068 00:57:44,120 --> 00:57:45,536 to be breaking one apart. 1069 00:57:45,560 --> 00:57:48,016 Studying? At this time of night? 1070 00:57:48,040 --> 00:57:49,976 You've been lying to me about this for months! 1071 00:57:50,000 --> 00:57:53,120 I haven't been lying to you! I've been shielding you! 76242

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