35x17 - Episode 17
Posted: 11/08/23 09:56
Previously on Casualty...
You're going to wish
you could remember this.
They're not messing about, Mum.
It's today or I'm a dead man.
If I didn't do it again,
Ross said it would get worse.
Jan, you're just showing them
that their threats work.
Why would they stop now?
I know all you do is cause her pain.
I promise I'm not going to
let you do that this time.
Oh, yeah, what are you going to do?
Hit me again?
What, squatting inside the school?
What I want to know is how
they've got in in the first place?
This is supposed to be
a secure building!
Yeah, all right, I'll be there
as soon as I can. Bye.
I'm really sorry, I'm going to
have to go to Farmead Secondary.
Are you all right?
Get out! Get out the way!
If you don't want me
to go back to work,
there are easier ways to tell me.
I'm sorry. I was just so scared
it was happening again.
There's nothing to be scared of.
It was a random, one-off attack
by a couple of idiots who can't
bear to see two women in love.
And they've lost, haven't they,
cos we're still here,
we're still together.
But what if...Trust me,
it's over.Ffion...
I will be careful, I promise.
MUSIC PLAYS ON HEADPHONES
Keira!
Keira, please!
Keira! Come back here!
Where are you going?!
Leave me alone!Stop!
Keira!
Please, Keira.I'm done being
bossed around by your type!
Careful! Careful!
You'd better give that back!
I didn't have time for breakfast!
Whose fault is that.
If you want it...
Oh, is that right?
Hey, Jade, you all right?
What's up with her?
I don't know.
It's been like this all week.
Don't bite into it!
Sorry!Now it's on!
MOBILE PHONE RINGS
Hi.What's happening, Jan?
My interview's been pushed back.
They said that you've
withdrawn from the panel?
Yeah. Sorry.
Something's come up.
You know I only applied for the job
so that I could be around
to support you more.
Didn't ask you to, did I?
No, but...
Well, you could at least tell me
what's so important that you can't
make it in?
I'm going to tell the police
it was me who smuggled
the meds into the prison.
Why would you do that?
Because I'm going
out of my mind, Iain.
Every time the phone rings,
I feel sick to my stomach,
thinking it'll be them.
Jan, you will get fired.
Probably end up in prison.
And what about Ffion?
You'll lose her.
If I can't tell the truth to my
own wife, I've already lost her.
No more lies.
Next question?
Fenisha?
Sorry, what did you say?
The interview.Right. Let me think.
What is your biggest strength?
That's easy, my hair!
I thought you wanted this job?
I do.
Sorry, I just tell jokes
when I'm nervous.
Are you OK?
You seem a bit distracted.
Just, erm... Worried about Lev.
You know, it's been a couple of
weeks and to be outed like that
and then just to disappear...
He'll be all right.
I just wondered if it was
like you and Ethan or...
We're fine.
New baby, both a bit sleep-deprived,
but that's it.
Have you talked about it since?
No, not really.
Fenisha's adamant that for Bodhi's
sake, we need to focus
on the here and now, but...
..I can tell it's on her mind.
I'm sure she just needs some time
to get her head around it.
Maybe I should have a word?
You're worrying over nothing.
She's probably
just having a bad week.
Marty! I don't suppose
you know what's up with Jade?
What, you mean the
week-long grump-fest?
Between me and you, I feel
like she's attempting the world
record for longest ever hangover.
Seven days and counting!
OK, so we have Keira Sutby, 18.
20 minutes ago,
she fell through the skylight,
landed on a coffee table.
And this is Yasmin Kirmani,
headteacher.
She's got a nasty cut
on her shin from the glass
when she was trying to help Keira.
Thanks, Ffion.Cavalry's here.
We're just going to keep
your head nice and still.
With you as soon
as we've seen to Keira.Yeah.
I'm Fenisha. Can you tell me
where it hurts?Everywhere.
My stomach's really sore.OK.
I'm in big trouble, aren't I?Nah,
we all do silly stuff in school.
One time, I ran naked across
the football pitch wearing
only a cuddly tiger.
It was the school mascot.
Don't worry,
he's grown up since then.
A bit.
Ms Jenning. Sorry, it's been
one of those mornings.
My colleague said you've got
some information for me?
Yes.
MOBILE PHONE RINGS
DC Laghari.
What, now?
All right.
No, I'll see you in there.
I'm so sorry about this.
Can you give me 30 minutes?
Then I promise I'm all yours.
Keira has asthma,
takes salbutamol for that,
but no other history,
allergies or medicines.
1gm TXA.
Any analgesia?
Yeah, 1gm of IV paracetamol
with good effect at scene.
OK. Thank you.
Hi, there, I'm Ethan.
We need to do a primary survey
so we're just going to cut
you out of your clothes, OK?
Can we check with CT
and see if they'll be ready
in about ten minutes?
We also need to do bilateral
IV access and a full trauma
series of bloods, please.
Well, well, well.
This is a surprise.
Didn't see your name on the list.
Last-minute decision.
Called in a favour.
Always useful to have
friends in low places.
What's so funny?
You. Crawling back.
Come to warn me to stay away from
your precious Jan again, have you?
Actually, the opposite.
Right now, your mother
is at the police station
about to confess
and drop you all in it.
She's going to tell them everything.
You're lying.I wish I was.
She will incriminate herself.
She will lose her job.
Maybe even go to prison.
As for you...
Well, I can't imagine your
"associates" will take too kindly to
it.
All right.
I'll bite.
Say you're telling the truth,
what do you want me to do about it?
Oh, by the way. That's for you.
Oh...
Got to start Bodhi young if he's
going to play for England one day.
That's really sweet. Thanks.
How do I look?
Very slick.
Yeah? Would you give me a job?
That's not a fair question.
I know you.
I'm going to mess this up, aren't I?
At least when I knew Jan was on the
panel, there was a friendly face.
Relax. You've got this.
I've got this, haven't I? Yeah.
Maybe don't mention your
hair, though.Note taken.
BELL RINGS
I'll, erm, see you around, then.
It's OK, I'm a paramedic!
He's having a seizure!
Call an ambulance
and get a prison nurse!
So, Keira...
..care to explain why you
were sleeping in our store room?
Because when I advised all you
girls to "stay in school",
it's not exactly what I meant.
You wouldn't get it.Try me.
Problems at home?
I can't let students
live on school grounds.
Well, I won't be a student for long,
will I? I'm dropping out.
Dropping out? Why?
Need to get a job,
find a place to live.
You're in the middle of your final
assessments. You're so close.
If you just...I'm sick of it!
I'm 18.
An adult.
I just want to live my own life.
You've got decades
to live your own life.
No offence, but I don't need
advice from someone like you.
MOBILE PHONE RINGS
Hello?
He's my son.
Is he OK?
OK. Thank you. Bye.
Finally! Thought the sarge
was never going to stop talking.
Shall we go through?I'm sorry.
I have to go.
Ms Jenning?
Keira, your CT scan showed
a laceration to your liver.
When you fell, the organ was forced
to move against the ligaments
that hold it in place,
causing a tear.
Now, it's only small, but we'd
like to keep you in for observation,
just to make sure it's
healing properly.Right.
Now, would you like us
to contact your parents?
I've called her mum,
she's on her way in.What?!
I found you squatting on school
grounds, Kiera. What was I supposed
to do?
Jacob. Can I have a word?
Yeah, sure. What's up?
Maybe somewhere private?Let's walk.
Keira Sutby. S-U-T-B-Y.
If she's feeling up to it,
I'd like a word with her.
Just one moment.
Iain, was that Ross?
Erm... Yeah.
What's wrong with him?
Oh, trust me, it's nothing serious.
Iain Dean! Holby legend!
I'll catch you later.
Look at you, all dressed up!
Must be for the interviews?Yeah.
I'm up next.
I'm so pleased they've got
you in to replace Jan.
I mean, it's all about
who you know, right?
And I really want this job.
Listen, I know I'm not supposed to
ask, but any chance I could get
a heads-up on the questions?
Leon, stop.Oh, OK. Sorry.
Forget I said anything.
You've got it wrong,
I'm not on the panel.
I'm going for the job.
I thought you said you
were crashing with friends?
I just needed to get
out of the house.
That was a week ago!
It was just some stupid row.
You'd really rather squat
in a school than be at home with us?
I've seen some of the stuff
you've been posting online, Mum.
Do you not think you're
taking this all a bit far?
We're trying to
protect our community.
Your brothers get it. Why can't you?
We'll talk about it later.
I just want to get you back home.
Hi. Are you Keira's mum?
Yeah.
Right. I'm Dr Masum.
I'm treating your daughter.
The grown-ups are busy, are they?
Kiera, can we take
a look at your tattoo?
Why? You want to check out her legs?
I know what your lot are like.Mum!
Dr Masum thinks
it might be infected.
It's fine. Her brother did it.
He's got the proper kit.
We'd still like to look at it.
Mum's got one, too.
Haven't you, Mum?
They're infinity signs.
That's right.
Because we're BFFs...
..aren't we, Keira?
Yeah.
So they're white supremacists?
The 88 symbol is linked to
far-right groups, yes.
Keira claims their tattoos have
a different meaning, but some of
their comments suggest otherwise.
Either way, we treat her as we
would treat any other patient.
Right, but...
Look, I'm simply reminding you,
that you do not have to deal
with any verbal or physical
abuse of any kind.
You let me know
if there's any problems.
I'm here to support you
and intervene as necessary.
OK, but surely if she kicks off,
then we can just refuse
to treat her?
No. No, we're an
emergency department.
We don't refuse treatment,
especially not to someone
with her injuries.
But we will challenge any
unacceptable behaviour.
I ask that you to leave
those conversations to me.
That's all.
What is wrong with some people?
Someone should say something to her.
It's disgusting.
Here he is.
Not bad, eh?
Biting my tongue was a nice touch.
Faking a seizure was the easy part.
Still got to convince your mother
not to confess.
Yeah, well,
you sure she's even coming?
The wardens called her,
so she'll definitely come.
You reckon you can talk her round?
Don't worry, mate.
Never had a problem
getting her to do what I want.
I'm not your mate.
It's just like my five-a-side team,
couple of weeks ago.
We were playing like proper
donkeys, OK? We were 3-0 down.
One lad's hobbling
around on a dodgy knee.
But then suddenly, it all clicks.
I mean, we start banging them
in for fun, cos...
Um...
Sorry, what was the question, again?
I know it was stupid.
Me and Mum had this massive fight.
I needed somewhere to go.
I'm really sorry.
Well, how did you get in?
Cos the caretaker said that
storeroom was locked.
Mum used to work at the school
as a cleaner, so...
Turns out I forgot to return
all my keys.
This little madam pinched them!
We need to get those keys returned
to the school as soon as possible.
Of course! First thing Monday.
All right. Well, look,
I've got all your details.
I will speak to the school,
but I can't see any action
being required from our side.
Maybe just exercise a little
more common sense in future.
I'll be in touch.
Thank you.
What a fuss over nothing!
I want crisps.
You want something?
Not allowed, am I?
Suit yourself.
Looks like I'm moving home.
Not much choice now.
So, no reason to drop out.
Up to you.
You're an "adult".
Your own mind. Your own opinions.
Thought you'd be pleased.
I saw your tattoo, Keira.
I know exactly what it means.
Like I said, it's just a tattoo.
I don't get it.
I've seen you at school.
Not all your friends are white.
What are you talking about?
At least have the decency
to tell the truth.
Do you have a problem
with the colour of my skin?
Is there a problem?
Ask her. She's the one accusing me
of stuff with no proof.
You've literally got a r*cist
tattoo on your ankle!
All right, fine!
My family's all got them.
Told me I should get one, an' all.
Why shouldn't I?
Cos it's wrong.Jade...
My mum lost everything cos
of those immigrants coming over.
How do you work that one out?
Jade, that's enough.
Fine.
We need to talk.
Jade!
Jacob, we need you.
My mum lost her job at the school
cos they brought in
a new cleaning agency.
None of them
could even speak English!
Is that what your mum told you?
Yeah, cos it's true.
She was stealing.
She was taking school supplies
and selling them online.
That's the only reason
she got fired.
That's a lie!
We caught her on CCTV.
The only reason
we didn't involve the police
was because she had kids
at the school.
We didn't want you lot
getting hassled.
It's the truth, Keira.
I swear.
Where is she?
Don't touch me!
Any chance of something
to eat, babes?
Sorry. Not allowed.
How about a smile, then?
I bet you've got a pretty smile.
Are you all right?
The warden said you had a seizure.
They don't seem to know
what's wrong with me.
Still waiting on tests.
I can't believe you came.
Of course I came!
I don't know why,
after everything I've done.
Mum?
In case something happens to me,
I just wanted to say...
..I'm sorry.
I hate that you got
caught up in all this.
But you can put it behind you now.
It's too late for that.
No, it's not.
I'll make sure they leave you alone.
Tell them... Tell them
the police are on your back,
and it's too risky to do
any more drops.
If it was that easy, why haven't
you told them that before?
Cos I was too busy
thinking about myself.
And look where it's got me.
HE GASPS
It's all right, it's fine.
It's no more than I deserve.
Do you really think
they'll believe you?
I'll make sure they do.
For you, Mum.
Thank you.
You! You lied to me!
To all of us!
What?
Mrs Kirmani told me
why you really lost your job!
She's making it up!
I've had it.
With the protests,
the action groups, you.
We're done.
Keira,
we need to get you back into bed.
You, keep your hands off her!
What difference does it make
why I got fired?
Those lot are still taking our jobs.
Don't let them get into your head.
I don't know
what to believe any more.
But I only went along with that
stupid tattoo
cos I felt sorry for you.
Sorry for me?!
You sit at home all day,
on your laptop,
making the world an angrier place.
What kind of life is that?
You're too young to understand.
I don't think I am, Mum.
I love you,
but you have to stop blaming
other people for your problems.
It's pathetic.
Can someone get her
out of here, please?
Security.
All right, all right! I'm going!
You want to turn your back
on your family?
Fine.
You're on your own.
No, she's not.
Why would you stand up for me?
You're a good kid, Keira.
We need to get you back into bed.
What's wrong?
Keira?
SHE GASPS
Let's get a trolley over here,
please!
Thank you.
I'm sorry if I've wasted your time.
I've never been great
at this sort of thing.
Hands up, yeah, compared to the rest
of the team, I am...
..I'm totally clueless.
Cos they're amazing. All of them.
You know?
They've taught me so much.
That's why I've loved working here.
I would be gutted to go, because
this is all I've ever wanted to do.
So, thanks for the opportunity.
It's been an honour.
Do you remember
when you broke your leg
playing football,
when you were seven?
You laid in bed all day
playing computer games,
and I gave you a bell
in case you needed anything.
Oh, yeah.
What was I thinking?
I didn't sit down for five seconds
without "ring ring ring" for weeks!
I wanted to shove that
blooming bell down your throat!
This is cosy, isn't it?
Hiya, love.What are you doing here?
The prison rang.
They said that Ross had taken ill.
So you just came running, did you?
He's my son.
Well, there's nothing wrong
with him.
I spoke to Iain, he said it himself.
What?
She's talking rubbish! I had a fit.
Ask him, he was there,
if you don't believe me!
Iain was there?
What was Iain doing at the prison?
This is to stop me
telling the police, isn't it?
No!
Telling the police what?
Oh, I don't believe it!
When will I ever learn?
Mum, listen,
this isn't what you think...
Telling the police what?
I'm the reason you got beaten up.
What are you talking about?
Ross was being threatened by
a g*ng in the prison.
They said they were going
to k*ll him
if I didn't smuggle in
some painkillers.
So I was att*cked
because you said no?
No.
Because I wanted to stop doing it.
Ffion...
Tell me that's not true.
I was trying to protect my son.
I never thought that you'd get hurt.
So why didn't you tell me?
Because I was scared.
S...
So you were willing to lie to me,
to ruin your career...
..and destroy us...
..for him?
Him, who has only
ever caused you pain.
I'll never forgive myself.
No.
I think that makes two of us.
I don't blame you.
But I promise that all these lies
stop right now.
Jan?
Jan, hold up.
Oh, come on, I had to do summat!
Yeah, so you tricked me.
You're just as bad as Ross.
Listen, you don't
deserve to have your life wrecked
because of that little...Of course
I deserve it. Don't you get it?
It was my choice.
Even after all these years,
I still let myself
fall for everything he says.
And because of that, I've destroyed
everything I care about.
All I want now
is for this to be over.
That doesn't mean you have to tell
the police you were involved.
If I don't,
this will hang over me
for the rest of my life.
I've made my mind made up.
Heart rate 125, BP 85 over 45,
resp rate of 26, sats at 94.
OK. There's definitely
fluid in there.
Let's activate the major haemorrhage
protocol. Any update on theatre?
Yeah, they said five minutes.
OK, five minutes!
Let's get ready to go.
I'm sorry.
Ffion, can I have a word? Please.
So you knew about this, I suppose?
Anyone else, I would've
gone to the police myself.
But Ross, he has this hold over her.
She's just a mother desperately
trying to protect her son.
And now she's willing to get
locked up to put things right!
What do you want, Iain?
If you can't forgive her,
then that is your call.
But please, help me
stop her from ending up in prison.
She's already
gone down to the station.
I couldn't stop her getting
charged, even if I wanted to.
There's nothing I can do.
I think maybe there is.
Jade.
What was that all about?
There was no reason for you
to get involved with the patient.
It's just like Tina said, you know,
somebody had to tell her.
Tina?
You OK?Um...
I... Yeah, um...
Somebody broke my hearing aids
last week.
I wear my old ones
but they're not great,
so I'm using this app to help me.
Right.
Well, I asked you to let me
deal with Keira.
Be more professional next time.
Fine, yeah. Sorry.
Congratulations.
You've done it.Done what?
You've bulldozed your mum's life.
Her career, marriage, her freedom.
All of it. Well done, good job.
You think she's got problems?
As soon as I get back to
that prison, I'm a dead man.
Well, I'm going to help you.
Help me? I thought you hated me.
I do. But this isn't about me.
This is about Jan, and she loves you
in spite of everything you've done.
And I think, deep down,
you love her, too.
Yeah, well.
She's my mum.
Mm. And that's why I'm going to
offer you a way out.
Iain Dean.
Sorry I'm late.
Somebody needed my help.
And well, I didn't want to leave
until I knew they were OK.
Great. Thanks.
My son, Ross West,
is an inmate at the prison.
He was being threatened by a g*ng,
who wanted him to smuggle dr*gs in.
So, where do you come in?
I'm a paramedic,
and Ross asked me
to get hold of the meds.
And...
And did you?
You have to understand
that I believe my son's life
to be in danger.
You need to think very carefully
about what you're about to tell me.
I understand.
But I have to tell you the truth.
KNOCK ON DOOR
We're in the middle of an interview!
Yes, but I thought I could
save you some time.
Ross West has confessed
to the smuggling.
They've been using drones,
apparently.
Anyway, he's agreed to identify
and testify against
all of the ringleaders,
if we can secure him
a transfer to another prison.
She's just trying to protect him.
We've got everything we need.
Is this true?
Were you about to make a false
statement in order to protect your
son?
I'm really sorry.
In that case, let's stop wasting
each other's time then, shall we?
I need to make a few calls.
I'll see if I can get the clearance
on the transfer.Thank you.
You're off the hook.
Ross will be transferred
somewhere safe.
You did that for me?
Well...
..let's say it was a team effort.
Thank you.
I thought you'd still be...
I am. Now, look.
Why don't you go home?
Get some rest.
I know you've not been sleeping.
PHONE RINGS
Answer it!
Leon speaking.
Yeah. Amazing.
OK.
That's really great to hear.
OK. I really appreciate that.
Thank you.
Yeah, you too.
Well?
They said I was
a really strong candidate.
And?
And they want someone
with more experience.
Oh, man! I'm sorry.
I just wish the rest of the team
was here to say goodbye to, though.
Goodbye?
Yeah. They want the new paramedic
to start immediately,
so they're not going to extend
my secondment.
So today is my last day.
Don't move!
What, like, at all?
Well, she's sedated.
The surgeons have stopped the
bleeding and repaired the
laceration.
She should make a full recovery.
Must've been hard, standing up to
her mother's beliefs like that.
We try and teach them respect,
love, tolerance,
but what do you do when at home
they're being taught the opposite?
Keep trying.
Yeah.
So, I was thinking, takeaway,
movie, early night?
I messed things up
pretty badly today.
If I'd just focused on her care and
not got distracted by the tattoo,
then maybe, maybe she wouldn't be
here.
And I'm pretty sure
I made things worse with Jade.
Hey!
You did what you thought was right.
You can't be perfect
all the time, right?
Come on.
Good news.
I'm being discharged.
Thank you, love.
For what you did.
No need to say thank you.
When I said sorry, earlier,
I meant it.
I hear you're being
transferred to another prison.
Fingers crossed.
They don't want me getting shivved
before I can testify.
You should come
and visit me some time.
No. I don't think so.
I thought we were good.
I mean, I confessed.
I can't keep enabling you.
I love you,
but if you're going to take 100%
responsibility for your life...
..it's better that I'm not in it.
You don't mean that.
I do.
You and me, we fall into the same
traps, time and time again.
Well, no more.
What?
I can't see you again, Ross.
Ever.
For both our sakes.
Don't do this, Mum.
You don't need to do this.
I've changed!
Take care of yourself, love.
Mum! Please!
I told the truth!
Mum!
Go on, then! Walk away!
Mum!
I was just heading off. No prizes
for guessing who got the job.
You deserve it.
Thanks.
Look, what they said about wanting
someone with more experience...
..well, Iain mentioned...
You tell him.
Well, I've got a mate who works
in major trauma down in London.
They're crying out for good people,
so I've had a word and they're
going to give you a call.
Really?
If you need more experience
to work here, go get it.
I don't know what to say. Thank you!
It's nothing.
I know how much Jan thinks of you.
They'd be lucky to have you.
I guess this is it.
Say goodbye to Jan-Jan for me.
And Lev, if he shows up.
Will do.
With the final buzzer
a few seconds away,
Cook has a chance to take a shot for
the win!
Shall we all just pretend
that went in?
Yeah.I'd appreciate that.
Well...
..laters, g*ng.
Bye, Leon.
Good luck.
Hi.Hi.
I love you, Ffion Morgan.
I know I don't say it often enough,
but I do.
And I will do anything it takes
to fix this.
I love you, too.
So what now?
I don't know.
I don't know.
You're going to wish
you could remember this.
They're not messing about, Mum.
It's today or I'm a dead man.
If I didn't do it again,
Ross said it would get worse.
Jan, you're just showing them
that their threats work.
Why would they stop now?
I know all you do is cause her pain.
I promise I'm not going to
let you do that this time.
Oh, yeah, what are you going to do?
Hit me again?
What, squatting inside the school?
What I want to know is how
they've got in in the first place?
This is supposed to be
a secure building!
Yeah, all right, I'll be there
as soon as I can. Bye.
I'm really sorry, I'm going to
have to go to Farmead Secondary.
Are you all right?
Get out! Get out the way!
If you don't want me
to go back to work,
there are easier ways to tell me.
I'm sorry. I was just so scared
it was happening again.
There's nothing to be scared of.
It was a random, one-off attack
by a couple of idiots who can't
bear to see two women in love.
And they've lost, haven't they,
cos we're still here,
we're still together.
But what if...Trust me,
it's over.Ffion...
I will be careful, I promise.
MUSIC PLAYS ON HEADPHONES
Keira!
Keira, please!
Keira! Come back here!
Where are you going?!
Leave me alone!Stop!
Keira!
Please, Keira.I'm done being
bossed around by your type!
Careful! Careful!
You'd better give that back!
I didn't have time for breakfast!
Whose fault is that.
If you want it...
Oh, is that right?
Hey, Jade, you all right?
What's up with her?
I don't know.
It's been like this all week.
Don't bite into it!
Sorry!Now it's on!
MOBILE PHONE RINGS
Hi.What's happening, Jan?
My interview's been pushed back.
They said that you've
withdrawn from the panel?
Yeah. Sorry.
Something's come up.
You know I only applied for the job
so that I could be around
to support you more.
Didn't ask you to, did I?
No, but...
Well, you could at least tell me
what's so important that you can't
make it in?
I'm going to tell the police
it was me who smuggled
the meds into the prison.
Why would you do that?
Because I'm going
out of my mind, Iain.
Every time the phone rings,
I feel sick to my stomach,
thinking it'll be them.
Jan, you will get fired.
Probably end up in prison.
And what about Ffion?
You'll lose her.
If I can't tell the truth to my
own wife, I've already lost her.
No more lies.
Next question?
Fenisha?
Sorry, what did you say?
The interview.Right. Let me think.
What is your biggest strength?
That's easy, my hair!
I thought you wanted this job?
I do.
Sorry, I just tell jokes
when I'm nervous.
Are you OK?
You seem a bit distracted.
Just, erm... Worried about Lev.
You know, it's been a couple of
weeks and to be outed like that
and then just to disappear...
He'll be all right.
I just wondered if it was
like you and Ethan or...
We're fine.
New baby, both a bit sleep-deprived,
but that's it.
Have you talked about it since?
No, not really.
Fenisha's adamant that for Bodhi's
sake, we need to focus
on the here and now, but...
..I can tell it's on her mind.
I'm sure she just needs some time
to get her head around it.
Maybe I should have a word?
You're worrying over nothing.
She's probably
just having a bad week.
Marty! I don't suppose
you know what's up with Jade?
What, you mean the
week-long grump-fest?
Between me and you, I feel
like she's attempting the world
record for longest ever hangover.
Seven days and counting!
OK, so we have Keira Sutby, 18.
20 minutes ago,
she fell through the skylight,
landed on a coffee table.
And this is Yasmin Kirmani,
headteacher.
She's got a nasty cut
on her shin from the glass
when she was trying to help Keira.
Thanks, Ffion.Cavalry's here.
We're just going to keep
your head nice and still.
With you as soon
as we've seen to Keira.Yeah.
I'm Fenisha. Can you tell me
where it hurts?Everywhere.
My stomach's really sore.OK.
I'm in big trouble, aren't I?Nah,
we all do silly stuff in school.
One time, I ran naked across
the football pitch wearing
only a cuddly tiger.
It was the school mascot.
Don't worry,
he's grown up since then.
A bit.
Ms Jenning. Sorry, it's been
one of those mornings.
My colleague said you've got
some information for me?
Yes.
MOBILE PHONE RINGS
DC Laghari.
What, now?
All right.
No, I'll see you in there.
I'm so sorry about this.
Can you give me 30 minutes?
Then I promise I'm all yours.
Keira has asthma,
takes salbutamol for that,
but no other history,
allergies or medicines.
1gm TXA.
Any analgesia?
Yeah, 1gm of IV paracetamol
with good effect at scene.
OK. Thank you.
Hi, there, I'm Ethan.
We need to do a primary survey
so we're just going to cut
you out of your clothes, OK?
Can we check with CT
and see if they'll be ready
in about ten minutes?
We also need to do bilateral
IV access and a full trauma
series of bloods, please.
Well, well, well.
This is a surprise.
Didn't see your name on the list.
Last-minute decision.
Called in a favour.
Always useful to have
friends in low places.
What's so funny?
You. Crawling back.
Come to warn me to stay away from
your precious Jan again, have you?
Actually, the opposite.
Right now, your mother
is at the police station
about to confess
and drop you all in it.
She's going to tell them everything.
You're lying.I wish I was.
She will incriminate herself.
She will lose her job.
Maybe even go to prison.
As for you...
Well, I can't imagine your
"associates" will take too kindly to
it.
All right.
I'll bite.
Say you're telling the truth,
what do you want me to do about it?
Oh, by the way. That's for you.
Oh...
Got to start Bodhi young if he's
going to play for England one day.
That's really sweet. Thanks.
How do I look?
Very slick.
Yeah? Would you give me a job?
That's not a fair question.
I know you.
I'm going to mess this up, aren't I?
At least when I knew Jan was on the
panel, there was a friendly face.
Relax. You've got this.
I've got this, haven't I? Yeah.
Maybe don't mention your
hair, though.Note taken.
BELL RINGS
I'll, erm, see you around, then.
It's OK, I'm a paramedic!
He's having a seizure!
Call an ambulance
and get a prison nurse!
So, Keira...
..care to explain why you
were sleeping in our store room?
Because when I advised all you
girls to "stay in school",
it's not exactly what I meant.
You wouldn't get it.Try me.
Problems at home?
I can't let students
live on school grounds.
Well, I won't be a student for long,
will I? I'm dropping out.
Dropping out? Why?
Need to get a job,
find a place to live.
You're in the middle of your final
assessments. You're so close.
If you just...I'm sick of it!
I'm 18.
An adult.
I just want to live my own life.
You've got decades
to live your own life.
No offence, but I don't need
advice from someone like you.
MOBILE PHONE RINGS
Hello?
He's my son.
Is he OK?
OK. Thank you. Bye.
Finally! Thought the sarge
was never going to stop talking.
Shall we go through?I'm sorry.
I have to go.
Ms Jenning?
Keira, your CT scan showed
a laceration to your liver.
When you fell, the organ was forced
to move against the ligaments
that hold it in place,
causing a tear.
Now, it's only small, but we'd
like to keep you in for observation,
just to make sure it's
healing properly.Right.
Now, would you like us
to contact your parents?
I've called her mum,
she's on her way in.What?!
I found you squatting on school
grounds, Kiera. What was I supposed
to do?
Jacob. Can I have a word?
Yeah, sure. What's up?
Maybe somewhere private?Let's walk.
Keira Sutby. S-U-T-B-Y.
If she's feeling up to it,
I'd like a word with her.
Just one moment.
Iain, was that Ross?
Erm... Yeah.
What's wrong with him?
Oh, trust me, it's nothing serious.
Iain Dean! Holby legend!
I'll catch you later.
Look at you, all dressed up!
Must be for the interviews?Yeah.
I'm up next.
I'm so pleased they've got
you in to replace Jan.
I mean, it's all about
who you know, right?
And I really want this job.
Listen, I know I'm not supposed to
ask, but any chance I could get
a heads-up on the questions?
Leon, stop.Oh, OK. Sorry.
Forget I said anything.
You've got it wrong,
I'm not on the panel.
I'm going for the job.
I thought you said you
were crashing with friends?
I just needed to get
out of the house.
That was a week ago!
It was just some stupid row.
You'd really rather squat
in a school than be at home with us?
I've seen some of the stuff
you've been posting online, Mum.
Do you not think you're
taking this all a bit far?
We're trying to
protect our community.
Your brothers get it. Why can't you?
We'll talk about it later.
I just want to get you back home.
Hi. Are you Keira's mum?
Yeah.
Right. I'm Dr Masum.
I'm treating your daughter.
The grown-ups are busy, are they?
Kiera, can we take
a look at your tattoo?
Why? You want to check out her legs?
I know what your lot are like.Mum!
Dr Masum thinks
it might be infected.
It's fine. Her brother did it.
He's got the proper kit.
We'd still like to look at it.
Mum's got one, too.
Haven't you, Mum?
They're infinity signs.
That's right.
Because we're BFFs...
..aren't we, Keira?
Yeah.
So they're white supremacists?
The 88 symbol is linked to
far-right groups, yes.
Keira claims their tattoos have
a different meaning, but some of
their comments suggest otherwise.
Either way, we treat her as we
would treat any other patient.
Right, but...
Look, I'm simply reminding you,
that you do not have to deal
with any verbal or physical
abuse of any kind.
You let me know
if there's any problems.
I'm here to support you
and intervene as necessary.
OK, but surely if she kicks off,
then we can just refuse
to treat her?
No. No, we're an
emergency department.
We don't refuse treatment,
especially not to someone
with her injuries.
But we will challenge any
unacceptable behaviour.
I ask that you to leave
those conversations to me.
That's all.
What is wrong with some people?
Someone should say something to her.
It's disgusting.
Here he is.
Not bad, eh?
Biting my tongue was a nice touch.
Faking a seizure was the easy part.
Still got to convince your mother
not to confess.
Yeah, well,
you sure she's even coming?
The wardens called her,
so she'll definitely come.
You reckon you can talk her round?
Don't worry, mate.
Never had a problem
getting her to do what I want.
I'm not your mate.
It's just like my five-a-side team,
couple of weeks ago.
We were playing like proper
donkeys, OK? We were 3-0 down.
One lad's hobbling
around on a dodgy knee.
But then suddenly, it all clicks.
I mean, we start banging them
in for fun, cos...
Um...
Sorry, what was the question, again?
I know it was stupid.
Me and Mum had this massive fight.
I needed somewhere to go.
I'm really sorry.
Well, how did you get in?
Cos the caretaker said that
storeroom was locked.
Mum used to work at the school
as a cleaner, so...
Turns out I forgot to return
all my keys.
This little madam pinched them!
We need to get those keys returned
to the school as soon as possible.
Of course! First thing Monday.
All right. Well, look,
I've got all your details.
I will speak to the school,
but I can't see any action
being required from our side.
Maybe just exercise a little
more common sense in future.
I'll be in touch.
Thank you.
What a fuss over nothing!
I want crisps.
You want something?
Not allowed, am I?
Suit yourself.
Looks like I'm moving home.
Not much choice now.
So, no reason to drop out.
Up to you.
You're an "adult".
Your own mind. Your own opinions.
Thought you'd be pleased.
I saw your tattoo, Keira.
I know exactly what it means.
Like I said, it's just a tattoo.
I don't get it.
I've seen you at school.
Not all your friends are white.
What are you talking about?
At least have the decency
to tell the truth.
Do you have a problem
with the colour of my skin?
Is there a problem?
Ask her. She's the one accusing me
of stuff with no proof.
You've literally got a r*cist
tattoo on your ankle!
All right, fine!
My family's all got them.
Told me I should get one, an' all.
Why shouldn't I?
Cos it's wrong.Jade...
My mum lost everything cos
of those immigrants coming over.
How do you work that one out?
Jade, that's enough.
Fine.
We need to talk.
Jade!
Jacob, we need you.
My mum lost her job at the school
cos they brought in
a new cleaning agency.
None of them
could even speak English!
Is that what your mum told you?
Yeah, cos it's true.
She was stealing.
She was taking school supplies
and selling them online.
That's the only reason
she got fired.
That's a lie!
We caught her on CCTV.
The only reason
we didn't involve the police
was because she had kids
at the school.
We didn't want you lot
getting hassled.
It's the truth, Keira.
I swear.
Where is she?
Don't touch me!
Any chance of something
to eat, babes?
Sorry. Not allowed.
How about a smile, then?
I bet you've got a pretty smile.
Are you all right?
The warden said you had a seizure.
They don't seem to know
what's wrong with me.
Still waiting on tests.
I can't believe you came.
Of course I came!
I don't know why,
after everything I've done.
Mum?
In case something happens to me,
I just wanted to say...
..I'm sorry.
I hate that you got
caught up in all this.
But you can put it behind you now.
It's too late for that.
No, it's not.
I'll make sure they leave you alone.
Tell them... Tell them
the police are on your back,
and it's too risky to do
any more drops.
If it was that easy, why haven't
you told them that before?
Cos I was too busy
thinking about myself.
And look where it's got me.
HE GASPS
It's all right, it's fine.
It's no more than I deserve.
Do you really think
they'll believe you?
I'll make sure they do.
For you, Mum.
Thank you.
You! You lied to me!
To all of us!
What?
Mrs Kirmani told me
why you really lost your job!
She's making it up!
I've had it.
With the protests,
the action groups, you.
We're done.
Keira,
we need to get you back into bed.
You, keep your hands off her!
What difference does it make
why I got fired?
Those lot are still taking our jobs.
Don't let them get into your head.
I don't know
what to believe any more.
But I only went along with that
stupid tattoo
cos I felt sorry for you.
Sorry for me?!
You sit at home all day,
on your laptop,
making the world an angrier place.
What kind of life is that?
You're too young to understand.
I don't think I am, Mum.
I love you,
but you have to stop blaming
other people for your problems.
It's pathetic.
Can someone get her
out of here, please?
Security.
All right, all right! I'm going!
You want to turn your back
on your family?
Fine.
You're on your own.
No, she's not.
Why would you stand up for me?
You're a good kid, Keira.
We need to get you back into bed.
What's wrong?
Keira?
SHE GASPS
Let's get a trolley over here,
please!
Thank you.
I'm sorry if I've wasted your time.
I've never been great
at this sort of thing.
Hands up, yeah, compared to the rest
of the team, I am...
..I'm totally clueless.
Cos they're amazing. All of them.
You know?
They've taught me so much.
That's why I've loved working here.
I would be gutted to go, because
this is all I've ever wanted to do.
So, thanks for the opportunity.
It's been an honour.
Do you remember
when you broke your leg
playing football,
when you were seven?
You laid in bed all day
playing computer games,
and I gave you a bell
in case you needed anything.
Oh, yeah.
What was I thinking?
I didn't sit down for five seconds
without "ring ring ring" for weeks!
I wanted to shove that
blooming bell down your throat!
This is cosy, isn't it?
Hiya, love.What are you doing here?
The prison rang.
They said that Ross had taken ill.
So you just came running, did you?
He's my son.
Well, there's nothing wrong
with him.
I spoke to Iain, he said it himself.
What?
She's talking rubbish! I had a fit.
Ask him, he was there,
if you don't believe me!
Iain was there?
What was Iain doing at the prison?
This is to stop me
telling the police, isn't it?
No!
Telling the police what?
Oh, I don't believe it!
When will I ever learn?
Mum, listen,
this isn't what you think...
Telling the police what?
I'm the reason you got beaten up.
What are you talking about?
Ross was being threatened by
a g*ng in the prison.
They said they were going
to k*ll him
if I didn't smuggle in
some painkillers.
So I was att*cked
because you said no?
No.
Because I wanted to stop doing it.
Ffion...
Tell me that's not true.
I was trying to protect my son.
I never thought that you'd get hurt.
So why didn't you tell me?
Because I was scared.
S...
So you were willing to lie to me,
to ruin your career...
..and destroy us...
..for him?
Him, who has only
ever caused you pain.
I'll never forgive myself.
No.
I think that makes two of us.
I don't blame you.
But I promise that all these lies
stop right now.
Jan?
Jan, hold up.
Oh, come on, I had to do summat!
Yeah, so you tricked me.
You're just as bad as Ross.
Listen, you don't
deserve to have your life wrecked
because of that little...Of course
I deserve it. Don't you get it?
It was my choice.
Even after all these years,
I still let myself
fall for everything he says.
And because of that, I've destroyed
everything I care about.
All I want now
is for this to be over.
That doesn't mean you have to tell
the police you were involved.
If I don't,
this will hang over me
for the rest of my life.
I've made my mind made up.
Heart rate 125, BP 85 over 45,
resp rate of 26, sats at 94.
OK. There's definitely
fluid in there.
Let's activate the major haemorrhage
protocol. Any update on theatre?
Yeah, they said five minutes.
OK, five minutes!
Let's get ready to go.
I'm sorry.
Ffion, can I have a word? Please.
So you knew about this, I suppose?
Anyone else, I would've
gone to the police myself.
But Ross, he has this hold over her.
She's just a mother desperately
trying to protect her son.
And now she's willing to get
locked up to put things right!
What do you want, Iain?
If you can't forgive her,
then that is your call.
But please, help me
stop her from ending up in prison.
She's already
gone down to the station.
I couldn't stop her getting
charged, even if I wanted to.
There's nothing I can do.
I think maybe there is.
Jade.
What was that all about?
There was no reason for you
to get involved with the patient.
It's just like Tina said, you know,
somebody had to tell her.
Tina?
You OK?Um...
I... Yeah, um...
Somebody broke my hearing aids
last week.
I wear my old ones
but they're not great,
so I'm using this app to help me.
Right.
Well, I asked you to let me
deal with Keira.
Be more professional next time.
Fine, yeah. Sorry.
Congratulations.
You've done it.Done what?
You've bulldozed your mum's life.
Her career, marriage, her freedom.
All of it. Well done, good job.
You think she's got problems?
As soon as I get back to
that prison, I'm a dead man.
Well, I'm going to help you.
Help me? I thought you hated me.
I do. But this isn't about me.
This is about Jan, and she loves you
in spite of everything you've done.
And I think, deep down,
you love her, too.
Yeah, well.
She's my mum.
Mm. And that's why I'm going to
offer you a way out.
Iain Dean.
Sorry I'm late.
Somebody needed my help.
And well, I didn't want to leave
until I knew they were OK.
Great. Thanks.
My son, Ross West,
is an inmate at the prison.
He was being threatened by a g*ng,
who wanted him to smuggle dr*gs in.
So, where do you come in?
I'm a paramedic,
and Ross asked me
to get hold of the meds.
And...
And did you?
You have to understand
that I believe my son's life
to be in danger.
You need to think very carefully
about what you're about to tell me.
I understand.
But I have to tell you the truth.
KNOCK ON DOOR
We're in the middle of an interview!
Yes, but I thought I could
save you some time.
Ross West has confessed
to the smuggling.
They've been using drones,
apparently.
Anyway, he's agreed to identify
and testify against
all of the ringleaders,
if we can secure him
a transfer to another prison.
She's just trying to protect him.
We've got everything we need.
Is this true?
Were you about to make a false
statement in order to protect your
son?
I'm really sorry.
In that case, let's stop wasting
each other's time then, shall we?
I need to make a few calls.
I'll see if I can get the clearance
on the transfer.Thank you.
You're off the hook.
Ross will be transferred
somewhere safe.
You did that for me?
Well...
..let's say it was a team effort.
Thank you.
I thought you'd still be...
I am. Now, look.
Why don't you go home?
Get some rest.
I know you've not been sleeping.
PHONE RINGS
Answer it!
Leon speaking.
Yeah. Amazing.
OK.
That's really great to hear.
OK. I really appreciate that.
Thank you.
Yeah, you too.
Well?
They said I was
a really strong candidate.
And?
And they want someone
with more experience.
Oh, man! I'm sorry.
I just wish the rest of the team
was here to say goodbye to, though.
Goodbye?
Yeah. They want the new paramedic
to start immediately,
so they're not going to extend
my secondment.
So today is my last day.
Don't move!
What, like, at all?
Well, she's sedated.
The surgeons have stopped the
bleeding and repaired the
laceration.
She should make a full recovery.
Must've been hard, standing up to
her mother's beliefs like that.
We try and teach them respect,
love, tolerance,
but what do you do when at home
they're being taught the opposite?
Keep trying.
Yeah.
So, I was thinking, takeaway,
movie, early night?
I messed things up
pretty badly today.
If I'd just focused on her care and
not got distracted by the tattoo,
then maybe, maybe she wouldn't be
here.
And I'm pretty sure
I made things worse with Jade.
Hey!
You did what you thought was right.
You can't be perfect
all the time, right?
Come on.
Good news.
I'm being discharged.
Thank you, love.
For what you did.
No need to say thank you.
When I said sorry, earlier,
I meant it.
I hear you're being
transferred to another prison.
Fingers crossed.
They don't want me getting shivved
before I can testify.
You should come
and visit me some time.
No. I don't think so.
I thought we were good.
I mean, I confessed.
I can't keep enabling you.
I love you,
but if you're going to take 100%
responsibility for your life...
..it's better that I'm not in it.
You don't mean that.
I do.
You and me, we fall into the same
traps, time and time again.
Well, no more.
What?
I can't see you again, Ross.
Ever.
For both our sakes.
Don't do this, Mum.
You don't need to do this.
I've changed!
Take care of yourself, love.
Mum! Please!
I told the truth!
Mum!
Go on, then! Walk away!
Mum!
I was just heading off. No prizes
for guessing who got the job.
You deserve it.
Thanks.
Look, what they said about wanting
someone with more experience...
..well, Iain mentioned...
You tell him.
Well, I've got a mate who works
in major trauma down in London.
They're crying out for good people,
so I've had a word and they're
going to give you a call.
Really?
If you need more experience
to work here, go get it.
I don't know what to say. Thank you!
It's nothing.
I know how much Jan thinks of you.
They'd be lucky to have you.
I guess this is it.
Say goodbye to Jan-Jan for me.
And Lev, if he shows up.
Will do.
With the final buzzer
a few seconds away,
Cook has a chance to take a shot for
the win!
Shall we all just pretend
that went in?
Yeah.I'd appreciate that.
Well...
..laters, g*ng.
Bye, Leon.
Good luck.
Hi.Hi.
I love you, Ffion Morgan.
I know I don't say it often enough,
but I do.
And I will do anything it takes
to fix this.
I love you, too.
So what now?
I don't know.
I don't know.