DOOR OPENS
It's only me! Sam's here, as well!
I've got your bedding and made you some meals!
Bex!
Oh, you're in.
Why didn't you answer?
I've just got to...
Are you OK, love?
I'll be back in a minute.
I've no idea.
Hey, Zara! Good morning!
Why would you do that?
Because it was funny.
Who are you texting? Your boyfriend? I wish.
No - my mate's in Ibiza. She's sending me selfies from the beach
trying to make me jealous
and I was, like, well, you think that's glamorous...
I'll take Letherbridge over San Antonio any day.
I've never been.
What? Never? No.
My dad said it's like Barmouth but with more sun.
Hmm. Well, I've never been to Barmouth.
Maybe you could take me, give me the tour? Me?
Yeah, why not?
Morning. Morning.
Me and Suni are going on a day trip to the beach, aren't we, Suni?
We need to meet this morning
to discuss Mr Breen's prostate treatment. Yeah, OK. Cool.
I've got immunisations throughout the day,
I'm about to break the hearts of a load of one-year-olds,
so I'll check my schedule and give you a shout.
What was that about?
Don't ask.
POP MUSIC PLAYS SOFTLY
Pff!
Not working today?
Oh, I've got customers left, right and Chelsea asking for quotes.
It all needs to be done now.
It's all written down. I've just got to go through it.
Yeah. Got to use your Jedi mind powers?
I don't know where to start.
Hmm.
40 Whitegate. Blocked down pipe.
50, plus materials.
I did that two weeks ago. Oh.
Loose roof tile. Jed's mate. 30, and box of beer.
I need that. I've got to give him a call.
Well, just carry on sorting through them and keep the ones you need
and soon you'll be on top of it.
You've always been so much better than me at stuff like this.
Any chance you could give me...? I'm off out. All right.
I'm meeting Tom and a few lads in town.
That's an early start, isn't it?
Well, I missed Tom's stag in Prague, didn't I, because of the army?
So, this is stag two - for anyone that couldn't go.
And it's staying local this time.
Two stags? Mine was a night in the pub.
Well, planes didn't exist.
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! I'm not that old!
Hold on.
This is a HMRC.
"Not a circular. Do not ignore."
Yeah, I think you need to open that one.
And also, Dad, whilst I'm out,
please - whatever you do - do not phone Mum.
Or come up with any lame excuse to go to that surgery again.
I was worried about your leg.
Yeah. I saw through it, and so did she.
Oh!
I don't believe it.
What?
I'm late filing my last tax return.
If I don't do it today, they're going to fine me - again.
That's a bit harsh. They could've given you more time.
They sent the letter a month ago. I forgot all about it.
Well, forget the quotes, then. You need to sort that out now.
If I don't get back to my customers, I won't have any work,
and if I don't have any work, how am I going to pay my tax?
Right, I helped Mum do your return last year
so I'll get you started.
But then, I'm off out, all right?
Yeah, yeah, of course.
Thanks. Thanks, mate.
I've done you three shepherd's pies,
three lasagnes.
I can cook.
I like cooking.
They're handy to have in.
Right, when I've had this, I'll change your bedding.
Mum.
Calm down.
Oh, yeah.
Sorry. Um...
Sam's got some news.
What is it?
We've been waiting for this for a while,
and I can finally say...
..you're going to be an auntie!
Say hello to your niece...or your nephew.
It's just a 12-week scan, so you can't tell the gender yet.
She only told me this morning.
I can not believe you kept it to yourself all this time.
I've been so on edge waiting for that scan.
I mean, obviously, we've had problems before,
and I was just so scared something was going to go...
..wrong.
Are those happy tears or...?
I'm sorry. I just...
I can't right now.
Sweetheart, what's wrong?
I thought a bit of good news would help.
It is good news.
I'm really happy for you.
Oh, maybe we shouldn't have just dropped it on you like this.
You know what? I'll just go.
It seems like you need some space.
I'm sorry if this was a bad time.
It isn't what you think.
TUMBLING
They come in all happy and smiley
and then - bam!
That look of betrayal
when you stick a needle in their chunky, little leg - four times.
Jabs going well? Yeah. Fine.
I mean, why would you do that?
Just put it in the bin.
You've had a face on you all day.
What's happened? Is it Suni?
Ooh, touchy subject.
This has been going on for days. What's wrong?
I...
I hit him with a few truth bombs about his sexuality.
What do you mean?
Before, he, like, kind of asked me out.
I don't know, I thought he might like me.
I wouldn't go there if I was you.
Is he gay? He says he's bi. Oh, well, that's all right, then.
He's a terrible flirt. He tries it on with everyone.
He came on to me, as well.
The thing is, I think he might be kidding himself.
What?
By saying he's bi, it gives him permission
to settle down with a nice girl, make Mummy very happy.
But I actually think...
I think he's gay and in denial.
That's a bit bi-phobic, don't you think? What?
I'm best mates with Emma. I'm not bi-phobic.
Yeah, but he's a man. It's different.
Would you have this problem if he was a woman?
No wonder he's freezing you out if this is what you're saying to him.
And if he is gay but saying he's bi,
what difference does that make to you?
You've not even written any dates
or customer names.
It's just random amounts of money. Where's your invoices?
I've got more paperwork here.
Thanks for this, son.
You're a legend.
Right, I don't have time for this. It's over to you.
But I've...I've started your spreadsheet
so if you just get all your utility bills together,
everything you use for your business,
and you go income in one column,
outgoings in the other. It's dead easy.
TAP OF KEYBOARD AND BEEP No, don't! OK. Don't click that.
Yeah, you've just deleted a column, Dad.
Well, I can undo it.
You know me, I'm heavy-handed with this kind of stuff.
Give me a hammer and a drill any day.
Look, I know, I know - I'm a pain.
But I really, really need your help.
Look, I promise I'll learn,
but since your mum left, I've been all over the place.
I don't know what I'm going to do.
Yeah, you've got me for two hours, Dad. All right?
I mean, they're doing the escape room now, anyway,
but I'm not missing the axe throwing!
OK. Thanks.
OK, so where's...? What's your UTR?
What's that? Some kind of bladder infection?
Unique Tax Payer Reference.
I need it to get in your tax account.
I'll have to call your mum.
Voicemail.
She must have her phone off.
Or maybe she saw your name and hung up.
I suppose I'll have to call her, won't I?
My leg's been weird for a few days. In what way?
It feels numb.
Like it's not my leg.
A Steri-Strip.
Have you spoken to your MS nurse?
I've had a lot on.
That's no excuse. You need to talk to her.
You might be having a relapse.
It flares up like this every now and again.
Yeah. Well, then, you need to be re-assessed.
They might need to change your medication.
If you don't look after yourself, it impacts on us.
I'm sorry to be such a burden!
No, because we're worried about you.
We don't want you getting worse
just because you left it too long to tell the nurse.
Believe me, this is the last thing I wanted today.
Yeah, well, we can argue the rights and wrongs another time,
now we need to call the doctor.
Well, I've already got an appointment today.
I can bring it up then.
What for?
A check-up.
So, why didn't you tell me?
It's nothing important.
You burst into tears over the scan, now you can't move.
Is something else going on?
No.
Well, how are you getting there?
Taxi. You should have asked for a lift.
I'll be fine.
You nearly knocked yourself out.
We're taking you.
Isn't that stag do today? Yeah.
Um, what's Dad's UTR - for his taxes?
Is this why he called me before?
Just tell him to do it himself.
If he knew what it was, I wouldn't be calling you, would I?
He shouldn't be getting you to do his taxes.
Right. Yeah, I know. OK.
Can you just find it?
I can't remember it off the top of my head.
Brilliant.
So, now what?
I might have it in an email somewhere.
I'll have a look now.
OK.
She's going to look for them.
So, if I give the injection subcutaneously instead,
then he shouldn't feel as much muscle soreness.
It's not just that, though - he has a needle phobia.
OK. Well, I can go through a few mindfulness techniques.
Could you speak to his wife to ensure
we can get access next Wednesday?
Are we done?
LUCA CLEARS HIS THROAT
For a second, I thought you were about to apologise.
I was, literally, just about to do that.
Yeah, sure. You know what? Forget it.
No, I was.
I'm sorry if I offended you.
Wow! You actually think you've done nothing wrong.
What?
KNOCK ON DOOR
Sorry to interrupt.
Do you have time to go over this stock order?
Yeah, we're done.
What if it's something serious and she doesn't want me to worry?
That's impossible.
It's not like her to cry.
You know what she's like - takes everything in her stride.
She can't deal with the fact that I'm pregnant.
I know she's always wanted kids,
but it's not my fault she never met someone.
It's more than that.
What are you doing?
Mum! Don't!
Well, that all looks fine.
So, the next step would be for me to refer you to the fertility clinic
and Ms Lathom's team will be in touch regarding an appointment.
You've been trying for a baby for two years,
so I see no reason why you wouldn't qualify for IVF.
Thank you, that's great.
IVF? What's going on?
Get out!
I thought this was about your MS?
I'm really sorry.
This is my mum. Right.
I don't believe it! You can't do this.
You're trying for a baby. Who with?
I didn't even know you were seeing anyone. I'm not.
I'm having a baby on my own.
This is a joke, right?
I'm nearly 40.
I don't have much time.
I'm not waiting around for some fantasy man
who won't run out the door when they find out I've got MS.
And you're allowing this?
I mean, you do know why she has that cut on her head?
I'm sorry, but this is a private consultation.
Would you leave, please?
Now!
Yes!
Was that your mum?
Got the password. Back in business.
Right, let's get this sorted.
You probably don't, but when you were about, um, four...
..we went to the petting zoo? Do you remember?
Me, you and your mum.
Er, not really. No.
Well, you had this bag of bread
and you were feeding the sheep, until they all surrounded you.
So I took the bag off you and this ram just came charging at me.
So, I ran off round the paddock screaming my head off,
and you two just found it hilarious...
You know, back then, people used to say what a good team we were.
Hmm.
I knew she wouldn't let me down.
She's still got my back.
Dad! I'm trying to concentrate.
I've written up these quotes.
I'm going to drop them off down the post office.
Do you know what time the last post is?
It's all right. All right, I'll leave you to it.
We need to sort this.
LUCA SIGHS
It'd be hard enough if you were with someone,
but on your own? With your MS?
Dr Reid says lots of women with MS have babies.
My symptoms are mostly under control.
You couldn't walk a couple of hours ago!
What if you'd been carrying a baby?
That was the first time in years that's happened.
And for some women with MS, it calms down when they get pregnant.
I guess the immune system must know
it needs to grow a baby or something.
I think I get why you were upset.
I've been trying artificial insemination for two years.
This last time, I thought it worked.
My period was two weeks late.
Then, I came on this morning,
and so when you told me you were pregnant...
It's OK.
This has been going on for two years,
and you didn't think to mention it?
I knew you'd be like this.
Because it's stupid! I thought you had more sense!
I can't believe you were just going to land this on me
out of the blue. I didn't ask your permission
when we started trying for a baby.
That's different.
I mean, how? How are you going to manage your energy levels, eh?
Because the baby won't know you're disabled.
When they need you, they need you.
I've found a post-natal doula who's local.
She's been doing it for 20 years.
She's supposed to be brilliant.
And Sam will need your help with her baby, too.
I don't want to hog you.
It sounds like you could really make it work.
What planet are you two on?
This is my body. It's nothing to do with you.
Yeah, well, I made that body! So if I think you're making
an almighty mistake, I'm going to say so. Because this affects me
just as much as you.
I don't want anything from you, if that's all you're worried about!
Fine!
DOOR SLAMS
You know, if anyone's looking at us,
they're going to think this is the worst first date in history.
I'm just trying to lighten the mood.
You got offended when I flirted with you,
but it's fine for you to flirt with me.
You think that's flirting - you should see my A game.
Do you get what I mean, though, Luca?
It was a joke.
I didn't make a comment about your body.
Yeah. That was inappropriate.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said it.
Yeah, but...
..the way I reacted wasn't just about that.
I recently broken up with someone,
and I think I took it out on you.
Right.
When I broke up with Jamie, I was...
..I was angry at myself, with him.
With everyone.
It's starting to sound like you overreacted
because of your own issues, rather than actually being offended at me.
That's not what I'm saying.
I think I was just more blunt than I needed to be.
But you still meant it.
I was just worried that...
I just worry that if you're not honest with your mum,
it's going to mess you up.
I've seen it happen before.
But...
..it was wrong of me to make that assumption.
And if I'm being completely honest...
..it was bi-phobic
and I was out of order.
Thank you.
At the end of the day, how you live your life
and what you tell your mum, it's not really my business.
Thank you. Thank you.
So,
are we friends again?
Hi. Hi. I didn't have time to talk properly before.
I just wanted to check that you're OK.
Hmm. I love spending all day sorting out Dad's mess.
Welcome to my world.
Why didn't you do something about it, then?
Don't you think I tried?
I saw you. You just got on with it.
I tried to make him change for years,
but I got sick of feeling like a nag, so I gave up.
Well, you just left me to pick up all the pieces.
Don't be like that.
You knew what would happen and you just don't care.
Ollie! Forget it. Enjoy your new life.
How's the head?
A bit sore.
Did I go too far?
Um... Yes, then.
We both thought it, to be honest.
She can be a bit much.
You don't think she's right, do you?
That I'm stupid for trying this?
Whatever physical problems you have,
you're going to more than make up for
with how loving and caring you are.
I just wish Mum could see that.
You know what she's like - wanting to be involved all the time.
You know, the good thing about you having MS
is that it cuts me some slack.
It means I get to do my own thing.
I thought you hated that, though -
the way she's always fussing over me and you get ignored.
Sometimes.
But I don't have to put up with her judging every decision I make.
Please make up with her.
For me!
If all she's just got to focus on is me and my baby, I dread to think.
I don't know what to do, though.
I can't see her ever going along with this.
As much as she goes on about all the things she does for you,
she loves it, really.
It means she still feels like a mum.
And with you doing this behind her back,
maybe she feels like she's losing that.
Just let her be your mum.
Sorry, Scarlett, I thought I'd saved it to the shared drive.
It's been a day.
I want to see the doctor.
I'm on the phone.
You can't just barge in here again.
Something's come up. I'll see you later.
Excuse me?
You know "walk-in" isn't meant literally, don't you?
I want to see my daughter's doctor right now. Dr Reid, I think.
She's with a patient.
If you take a seat, she may be able to see you.
Oh, so she's giving duff advice to all these people, as well.
Who's in charge? I've had enough of you, today.
If you don't leave, I'm going to call security.
Call them! Because I'm not going anywhere
until I've spoken to that two-bit quack!
Oh, speaking of which!
Can I help?
She wants a word. I've added her to the list.
It's all right. I'm due to take a break, so I'll see you now.
If you'd like to come with me.
Right. Next time, you can do it yourself.
Cheers.
Is that it? I've just saved you from another fine.
The way you spoke to your mum was bang out of order.
Don't you start on me, Dad. She's the reason you're in this mess.
She came through for me when it mattered.
Oh, what? By giving you a password that took her,
like, two minutes to find? And I even had to beg her for that.
I don't want you taking sides. She has her reasons.
All right, well, she knew how you'd end up
and she didn't even bother to try and make things different.
She didn't even allow you to change.
She's selfish. That's not fair.
You don't know the whole story.
How are you still defending her?
Because...
HE CLEARS THROAT
..because I still love her.
You've been filling my daughter's head with ideas about having a baby
on her own!
Please, take a seat.
I haven't been filling her head with ideas.
Honestly, I'm just here to offer guidance and support.
You encouraged it. I heard you.
She has a chronic disability.
She could relapse and get worse at any time.
You're putting her life at risk and the baby's.
Mrs McKenna... I've given 25 years of my life to supporting that girl.
I've helped her to the toilet, I've brushed her hair
when the tremors were so bad she couldn't keep her hands still.
And now you. You come along and say, "Oh, yeah, have a baby! Go for it!"
Well, it's not happening!
Look, I don't take pregnancy lightly.
Honestly, if I thought it was a bad idea for her, I would have told her.
All you see is the Bex that walks through that door.
Now, she is great at putting on a front
and pretending everything's fine, when I know it's not.
She sings your praises, you know?
She's told me how supportive you've been.
The sacrifices that you've had to make since she was diagnosed.
That you taught her to be a good mother.
Maybe she wants to be able to be a good mother, too.
See you tomorrow.
Have a good night.
All sorted, then? Oh, yeah. We're best buds now.
My natural charm wins everyone round in the end.
You keep telling yourself that, mate.
If there was a league table for charm in The Mill,
then I would be...
Behind Al?
I preferred you when you were quiet.
OK, as long as there's no more tension at the practice,
it's all fine. OK.
Well, you don't need to worry about me and Suni any more, all right?
Water, bridge and all that. Great.
Oh, look at that mobile! It's so cute!
It's blue, though. I want to stay gender neutral.
Yeah, but it's got rainbows and clouds.
It could work for either.
Oh, don't go over the top.
You just need a load of sleep suits to start with.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you about trying for a baby.
I got it in my head that you'd stop me, and I just want this so much.
So, this IVF...
If I'm going to do it, it has to be now.
I get that.
I do, really.
But...
..if your condition worsens...
I'm not prepared to be a mum again.
I just want to be a grandma.
I know the risks,
but "what ifs" aren't enough reason not to even try.
I might get worse,
but I've stayed pretty much the same for nearly 20 years.
And no matter what, I'm not going to ask you to take over.
Yeah, but I'm not going to be able to just sit back,
watch you struggle.
If the worst happens, Bex can move in with us.
I'll help bring up the baby -
because I'm presuming being a godmother is reciprocal.
Of course!
I think sometimes, I worry too much about what you CAN'T do
and forget about what you can.
Right, from now on, no more secrets,
no more trying to do it all on your own,
and you let me help you whenever you can.
I don't think she could stop you if she tried.
I love you.
Right, I'm off out to see the lads for whatever's left of this stag do.
They're probably mortaled by now.
There you go.
Buy a round on me.
When was the last time you had a round?
Well, you know me and numbers.
Seriously, Dad, you're over 40.
You've got to sort this stuff out.
Well, your mum deals with this stuff at work. It comes easier to her.
Well, I've just left school and I managed it.
All right. Point taken.
You know, things won't always be this way.
Marriages, they have their ups and downs.
Me and your mum will figure this out.
What do you mean, figure things out?
You wanted to split up, too.
HE CHUCKLES
No, that's just what she needed me to say.
HE SIGHS Yeah, but, Dad, I'm not being funny,
but she won't even be in the same room as you.
She won't even pick up the phone to you!
But...she will to you.
Which is how you are going to help me get her back.
Come on!
Imagine sailing into New York
past the Statue of Liberty.
Poor Marilyn. Yes, so, I'm going to have to take a flight as soon as.
"You're not going out looking like that, are you?"
Did we have the same mum?
Ooh, you're weighing up your options now, Pete.
What will it be?
That would certainly show, the conniving...
Not entirely my decision.