Welcome back and thanks for tuning
in to our Auntie Em's special,
Ask Me Anything.
Right. Oh, I think we have another caller.
Yes, it's our self-confessed
superfans Linda and Poppy.
Hello, Linda.
Hello?
Poppy?
Oh, no, I think we've got a bit of a bit dodgy line there.
I'll tell you what, ladies, why don't you give us a try later on?
PHONE RINGS
Hey.
Yeah, yeah, she's feeling a lot better now.
No, no, I haven't told her yet.
Well, I just haven't found the right time.
Look, I will, I will.
Who's that?
No-one.
Hey, I've done you one of those smoothies.
What's in it?
Oh, loads of stuff.
I lucked out on the stale rail at
the fruit and veg shop.
It's full of nutrients and, well, all that healthy stuff.
Have you got one? No.
I only had enough for one
and you need it, help you recover.
Why is it green? Spinach.
Full of minerals, help you bounce back.
Well, go on.
It tastes healthy.
A few more of those, and you'll be busting through the walls!
Look, why don't you go and head in there, put your feet up
and I'll bring you some toast through?
Oh, I can do it. No, no, no, no. I'll do it.
You enjoy your smoothie.
Thanks.
DOORBELL RINGS
Hello?
Linda? Poppy?
MUSIC PLAYS SOFTLY
My name is Sam, I'm a police officer.
KNOCKING AT DOOR
Your neighbour is a bit worried that they haven't seen you for a while
and want to make sure you're OK.
Linda? Poppy? Are you there? Can you answer the door for me?
Poppy?
Linda?
Wow, THIS is nice.
Aren't we lucky with the weather?
Yeah. Just you, me, a relaxing stroll.
Yeah. Much better than all those
ridiculous workouts you had me doing. Mm-hm.
So, where do you want to go?
This way.
9110 to Control.
I have concerns for the safety of the occupant at 66 Station Lane,
so I am going to make a forced entry to the address.
9110.
All received and understood.
Am I expecting backup at any point?
No available crews at the moment, but we'll keep an eye on it.
Should I wait before gaining entry?
There's a strong smell coming from inside.
Please proceed with force entry if deemed necessary.
OK, thanks.
I'm coming in! Stay away from the door!
There's a spare key in the flowerpot.
RADIO PLAYS
Hello?
I'm a police officer, I'm making a welfare check.
Is anyone hurt or sick?
Poppy? Linda? Are you there?
Hey.
Don't be scared.
I'm here to help.
RADIO STOPS
Is your name Poppy?
I'm Sam. I'm a police officer.
Are you here alone?
Mummy.
Is she here, your mummy?
She's sick.
I can help her if you tell me where she is. In her bedroom.
Upstairs.
OK.
She won't wake up.
Is there anyone else here? No.
Just Mummy and me. Please help her.
I will.
Are you hurt? No.
Just check on Mummy.
You stay here, OK?
Here we are. I can make my own toast, Dad.
Yeah, I know, I know.
Did you sleep all right last night? Yeah. Good, good.
Good.
What?
Are you all right about what happened the other day?
This, again! I'm fine!
You just seemed a bit upset is all. With that doctor.
What, Sid? He's got better things to worry about
than me having a go at him.
Still...
Still what?
You can talk to me, you know?
I know.
I'm just looking out for you. I don't want it to happen again.
Honestly, Dad, you don't need to worry. I'm fine.
Well, if you're sure.
Actually, I have got something
I wanted to...
PHONE RINGTONE
Courtney!
No!
He did not?!
KNOCK AT DOOR
Linda?
Mrs Clarke?
My name is Sam, I'm a police officer.
Can you answer me?
WHISPERS: Please, answer me.
Come on, Sam, you can do this.
9110 to Control. I have a body here.
Looks like she's been dead for a while.
Control to 9110. All received and understood.
Any signs of a struggle or a forced entry?
No. We'll send someone out to assist.
Do you know when that might be?
All patrols currently tied up with an incident in the centre,
so we'll get someone to you as soon as possible.
Will an FME come to confirm death?
We'll get a someone out as soon as possible.
OK. Thanks.
There's another person at the property.
A dependant. She's a vulnerable adult.
Noted. Thanks for the update.
And then Al said, "How I fulfil that is up to me,"
and then he just stormed off!
Karen and Rob?
Yes, that's us.
What's this?! Rob?!
I thought you might like it.
Oh, yeah, have a big sign on my back saying I've got a dicky heart!
Well, I'm wearing one as well. Like that makes it any better!
I thought you had actually listened to me about all of this!
I did. There is no running, there is no press-ups - it's walking.
You are unbelievable. Well, anyway,
let's get to it.
No way I'm going over there.
Everyone's waiting for us. Let them wait.
There is no way on God's Earth I'm going to put this on.
Everything OK? Yeah. Yeah!
Two ticks!
You owe me, big time.
Mummy? What's wrong with Mummy? Where is she?
She's just in her room.
Do you want a drink of something? Maybe some water?
A sandwich?
Control to 9110. Currently no FMEs available,
but we do have a patrol car on the way over.
9110 to Control, understood.
Thanks.
I don't want anyone here.
Just me and Mummy.
We just want to make sure you're all right.
In the meantime, I'm going to sit with you and we can wait together.
Is it OK to sit here?
Is it just you and your mummy that live here?
Did you draw that?
It's very good.
Sorry, I'll just stay here.
I want the radio on. Sure, sure.
There you go. RADIO: Hi, Dr Reid...
Is that better?
My great-aunt told us to rub our warts with a potato
and then bury it in the garden.
POPPY SOBS
Thank you, Marjorie, for your call, but I'm not sure
that rubbing a wart with a potato...
Emma! You know her?
Yeah, I'm her biggest fan.
Are you really? I used to work with her!
Did you? Yes, down at the police station.
She was an FME there.
That stands for Forensic Medical Examiner.
She's lovely, isn't she? Yes, she is.
Me and Mummy would wait at the radio station for her sometimes.
So you've met her? I have her autograph.
That's so cool. I'd love to see it, if you'll show it to me.
She gave us this for Christmas.
See? It's got our names on.
Me and Mummy are her biggest fans.
Perhaps we can show everyone when we go to the station.
The radio station? The police station.
I don't want to go! Poppy!
Poppy, please let me in.
Go away!
Nice one, Sam.
TURNS VOLUME UP
And we would really love to hear from you so, please give us
a call on 0121 496 0388.
We look like prisoners on day release.
Oh, don't be ridiculous.
Their tabards are MUCH nicer.
Was that a smile?
I haven't forgotten that you have completely disregarded
everything that I've said.
And if it was up to you, we would be sat at home with our feet up.
Funny, that doesn't sound like an apology.
That's because it's not.
You need pushing.
PHONE RINGTONE
I need to get this. Don't leave me with them. Go! Ugh. Go.
Denzie. Yeah, we're here.
Well, to be honest, I think the jury's still out.
Just a gentle two-mile stroll.
That's one way of putting it!
CHUCKLING
Hang on, hang on, I think we've got a breakthrough.
OK, speak to you later. Bye.
Well, we have had bean pods, potatoes,
we've had raw beef - which, of course, you are welcome to try -
but if I were you, I would just head straight to your GP.
Right. OK, why don't we, um,
why don't we finish off this session with a song?
Thanks for joining me and see you next time!
MUSIC PLAYS SOFTLY
Poppy, please open the door. Go away!
PHONE RINGS
PC Owusua.
Hi, yeah, I had a message to call this number.
It's Dr Emma Reid here.
Dr Reid, thank you.
It's Sam Owusua from Letherbridge Police.
Oh, yes. Weren't you a Civilian Detention Officer?
Yeah. I finished my police training a month ago.
Oh, right.
Is everything OK?
I'm at my first sudden death.
And I'm on my own and the FME is tied up on another call.
I was hoping you could help. I'm sorry, but I can't.
You do know that I don't do FME work any more.
I know, I know.
But I was hoping you might make an exception.
Well...
I'm sorry, I can't. Surely they're sending somebody out to you?
Yeah, apparently,
but I keep asking, and no-one at Control has any idea
when that will be. I'm really sorry, Sam.
I'd like to help, but I just can't.
I'm at Linda and Poppy Clarke's house.
Sorry? I believe you know them.
Yes, I do. They're regular callers to my show.
Linda's dead.
Poppy got spooked and locked herself in the kitchen.
I'm really not sure what else to do, but I think she might listen to you.
Right, erm...
OK, look, don't panic.
Text me their address and I'll come over as soon as I can,
all right? Thank you, thank you.
Thank you. Might see you again.
So...
Not as bad as you thought?
You know how I feel about organised fun.
You were laughing. I was being polite!
Oh, face it, you are full of exercise-induced endorphins.
Where did you read that -
The Bumper Book of Exercise Is Great?
No - 101 Ways To Annoy Your Wife.
You actually wrote that one, didn't you? Ha-ha-ha, very funny.
OK, fine.
It was a little bit more fun than I thought it was going to be.
Sorry? I didn't quite catch that.
Don't rub it in, OK? You were right.
I am going to remember this day for the rest of my life!
You're such a gracious winner.
I'm going to get myself a cup of tea.
Would you like anything?
Perhaps a slice of humble pie?
Tea, thank you.
Hi. Thanks for coming. That's all right. No-one has turned up yet,
and I was running out of ideas. It's all right,
we'll get it sorted. Now, listen, have you logged this
with your superiors? Because you know it isn't protocol.
Yeah, of course. Control is aware.
All right. Did you say that this is your first death?
My first anything on my own!
I was expecting it to be just a normal welfare check.
Right. Have you managed to get through to Poppy yet?
Not yet. She's talking to me, but won't open the kitchen door.
All right. Well, what would you like me to do first?
I'll stay with Poppy while you confirm death.
Then we'll try to get her out together. All right. OK.
I should never have mentioned me taking her to the station.
She was fine until then. Listen, you weren't to know.
It'll be all right. We'll get through to her together, OK?
OK. All right. After you.
So, I wanted to talk to you about something.
Yeah?
Something important.
Love? Please?
What?
So, you know I was talking about your Auntie Lizzie earlier?
Yeah. Well, now her divorce has been finalised...
Oh, good, he was a right idiot.
Yeah, well, she needs some help in the shop. And?
I'm moving to Oakham... to help her out.
You what?
How long for?
Well, for as long as she needs me.
Right.
And what about me?
Well, you can find somewhere else to live. What?!
Oh, I'm so sorry, the queue was enormous.
You have got to be kidding me.
No! The guy in front of me ordered about ten coffees.
No, not that. THAT.
What?! Unbelievable.
No, that's for you!
What, you think I'm going to order a giant slice of cake after all that
flipping exercise? No, it's not, I don't believe you. That's a ploy.
What's the matter with YOU? What's the matter with YOU?
I do something nice and you just throw it back in my face!
Oh, shut up! Excuse me?!
What has got into you?
I feel like I'm married to a drill sergeant!
Just leave it. Do not walk away! I want an answer!
I am not an idiot, even though you treat me like one!
And I am not your patient!
I'm terrified of losing you!
What?
I'm terrified of losing you.
The thought of waking up one morning without you.
Right?
Whatever exercise we have to do, whatever new-fangled recipe
we have to try out, whether it's joining a flaming walking club,
then it's worth it!
Because the alternative...
Life extinct.
Looks like she's been dead for a couple of days.
Ready? Yeah.
Poppy, someone is out here to see you.
Go away.
Poppy?
It's Emma - Dr Reid.
That's the radio.
No. I'm really here.
I don't believe you.
No, I am really here. Honestly.
Poppy, do you remember you once gave me a bear dressed as a doctor?
What colour was the bear?
Blue.
That lady wants to take me away.
That lady is my friend, Sam.
I want to stay with Mummy.
I know you do.
But...Mummy's not very well
and we're going to look after you.
I'm scared. I know you are.
And all this must feel very confusing, Poppy.
But can you do me a favour?
Just listen to my voice...
..like you listen to me on the radio with Mummy.
The thing is, Poppy...
..sometimes the people that we love the most
have to leave us, even if they don't want to.
And I know that your mum...
..she loves you so much.
She would want to know that you're safe.
So, will you open the door?
Please, Poppy?
Hello, my love.
Mummy...
SOBS: She's dead, isn't she?
Yes.
Yes, I'm afraid she is.
Poppy, do you have any idea how long she's been like that?
I'm not sure.
That's OK.
Is there someone that you'd like me to ring for you, Poppy?
A friend or maybe a relative?
Mummy said we didn't need anyone else,
that she'd always look after me.
And I'm sure she meant that.
But she left me.
But we're going to take care of you now, Poppy.
It's going to be all right.
I promise.
EMMA EXHALES
You know, you really mustn't worry,
cos you are not going to get rid of me that easily.
Well, that was embarrassing, wasn't it, in front of everyone?
Nothing wrong with that, Rob Hollins,
you are the strongest person I know.
And...
..my favourite current husband.
Stop it.
POPPY: Thank you for looking after my mummy.
I wish I could have done more for her, Poppy.
Mummy said you were the best doctor ever.
I think so too.
There you go.
I couldn't have done it without you.
Oh, I'm sure you could. You've got good instincts.
I mean, there's not many who would
have thought to ring the radio station and yet, here we are.
Thanks, Doctor. Are you sure you won't come back to be an FME?
It'd be nice to have you around.
That's kind of you to say,
but I didn't take the decision lightly,
and I had my reasons.
Fair enough.
I would offer to accompany you back to the station,
but as they don't know I'm here...
You knew? Of course I knew!
Like I said, good instincts.
You going to be OK?
Yes. I've got to do this on my own.
All right.
Bye, Poppy.
Bye.
I didn't mean what I said before.
You know how bad I am with this kind of stuff.
So, you're not going, then?
No, I am going.
Right, well... Wait.
Please.
You and me - we make a good team.
But I'm holding you back.
What are you on about, Dad?
You're 21. You should be out there having fun, partying.
Instead, you're working two jobs and stuck here with me.
It's not right. I don't mind.
I know you don't...
..because that's the type of person you are.
You're caring...and hardworking, and intelligent and everything else.
But you collapsed.
And that's on me.
It wasn't a big deal. I just overworked myself.
Yeah, you did.
And I'll never forgive myself for making you do that.
It wasn't your fault.
I'm supposed to be your father. I'm supposed to look out for you.
You do!
Look, maybe it isn't too late.
Maybe you can still find a job round here.
How many jobs have I applied for in the past couple of months?
I've got to stop burying my head in the sand.
I just can't do building work any more, not with this back.
This new job, I'll be sitting down.
I can do that!
You're giving up.
I know it's hard, love. And it's hard for me too.
But if you move into a smaller place with a friend,
you'd be paying half the rent, half the food.
When would you be going?
Next week. Next week?!
I'll need to speak to the landlady about this place.
And when I start earning, I'll send some money back,
pay the rent arrears.
Let's just think of it as the start of the next adventure.
Yeah, but it doesn't really feel like it.
It will, love.
Soon enough.
Soon enough, you'll be living with your mates
and wondering why you ever spent so long with your stupid old dad. Dad!
Yeah...
Yeah, you're right, maybe.
That's the spirit.
Why don't you get on that phone and start looking for house shares?
I'm on it.
I'm glad this worked out all right.
Yeah, me too.
Ugh! You want to keep off that foot till you see the doctor. Oh...
OK, thank you. Bye-bye.
Are you going to do that ALL day?
You're driving me nuts!
Start looking after yourself or you'll end up in hospital,
just like I did. Are you my mate or my mother?
I told you to take it easy!
Love? Why don't you EVER listen?!