SIMON: Your mum was in an unhappy relationship.
Didn't look like that this afternoon
when I went home to pick up my dress.
It's hard for me an' all, Shell.
He's my first grandson.
Mr Camfield told me himself I was suspended,
pending the coroner's report.
If you're gonna go, Dad, I'd do it before she comes back.
ROANNA: We had a bit of a fling.
No way. You and Simon's dad?
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KIM: I try my best not to judge people,
because, basically, I don't want people to judge me.
We're all different and we do the best we can,
to be the best mother, partner, employee,
but sometimes things go wrong.
These have just come for you.
What? For me?
Right.
- Who are they from? - I don't know, love.
"Thinking of you today. Love Chris."
At the end of the day, we're just human beings.
We have our strengths and our weaknesses.
We all make mistakes.
- (Sighs) - Gonna have to go to t'lads.
They're in a right old state. Sebbie won't take his bottle.
I told 'em he didn't like formula.
I'll come with you.
And when things do go wrong,
you hope your friends will be there for you.
I count myself very lucky, because I've got good friends...
I don't know whose this is.
I found it on the back of the door.
It's Neil's spare, but I'm sure he won't mind.
Did you manage to get any sleep?
Not really, no. I think I passed out about four.
I'm just finishing my blog before Emily wakes up,
then I'll get us some breakfast.
Don't worry about it. I'm just gonna have some coffee.
I've got to drop Emily off at Neil's mum's.
- I'm going to Vicky's inquest. - What inquest?
The woman who died after she helped her give birth.
- Shit, is that today? - Mm.
Don't worry, I'll explain.
I can't get there. I've got too much to sort out.
She won't expect you to be there.
Listen, thanks ever so much for giving me a bed last night
and for listening to me crapping on.
Not at all, that's what friends are for.
I only hope I was of some help.
Yeah, you were. I got myself into such a state,
when I saw Katie and Simon together.
She might not have said anything.
Probably just bumped into each other.
But you need to sort out what it is you want.
I don't know what I want.
One minute I want to be with Simon.
One minute I want to be with Ray.
And then to be honest it's nice being with someone my own age.
Sometimes, when I'm with Simon I feel really old,
particularly when I'm with his friends.
I don't know anything about art.
I haven't got a clue about the bands he goes on about.
I've got more in common with his parents.
I had a fling with his dad, for God's sake.
Do you think that's the real reason?
I don't know.
I suppose ever since I found out who Simon's father was,
I've just been waiting for it to slap me in the face.
- What if you told Simon? - (Text alert)
That's me.
Let's face it, how long will it be
before he finds someone his own age, anyway?
It sounds like you've made up your mind.
No, I haven't. Wish I had.
Look. See? Six missed calls and two texts from Ray,
two missed calls from Emma, nothing... nothing from Si.
Oh, my God. I'm gonna have to go.
Anyone that can leave their partner with a baby
and a full-time job needs their bloody...
Mam, he didn't just leave me, he asked me if he could go.
Well, you should have said, "No, you bloody can't.
You can pull your weight like other fathers do these days."
Your father worked a 46-hour week,
while I looked after you and your sister.
You've told me a thousand times.
He just wanted to find this woman and get a divorce
- so we could get married. - And you fell for it!
I've never heard such a cock-and-bull story in my life.
It's true.
You're too soft. You let him walk all over you.
They're lovely flowers, though.
It's no good sending flowers.
He should be here, supporting the mother of his child.
Oh, when I see him, I'll give him a piece of my mind
and so will your dad and your nanna.
Just leave it. I've got enough to worry about today as it is.
Do you think that I should wear my hair up or down?
- Up. - It looks more professional.
I hope you don't mind me saying,
I wouldn't wear too much eye-liner though.
Right.
Sometimes, she needs telling.
Thank you.
Did you get through to Katie?
No, it just keeps going to voicemail.
I've tried calling everywhere I can think of.
Issy said she left her in some bar.
Silly girl, why did she do that?
She said she wouldn't get in the taxi. Expect she was drunk.
I've rung the police, the hospital
and I've rung all her friends I can think of.
- No-one's seen her. - Shit.
Listen, Ray, I saw her last night.
- What? Where? - You're not gonna like this.
I went to a friend of Simon's leaving party last night.
- After we'd been together? - Yeah, and she was there
with Simon and his friends.
For God's sake. Why was she with him?
I think she was just talking to him,
but I was worried that she was gonna tell him about us.
So, I... I just left.
You left our daughter with him?
- He won't do anything to her. - How do you know?
- Ring him. - Already have.
I've rung him five times in the taxi, he's not picking up.
- I've left messages. - Right.
Well, we're going round there.
Oh, I know you're hungry.
Oh, just a couple of seconds and they'll be here.
Yeah, just a couple of seconds and they'll be here, yeah.
Oh...
Thank God!
I can't keep coming round every day.
Here, give him that.
Right, then. Ooh.
And there's a bit more. I'll... I'll put it in t'fridge.
ANDREW: Oh-oh-oh!
Thank the Lord, peace at last.
The whole apartment's an absolute shit tip.
Well, I'll have a quick whip round.
The poor little thing was starving.
You should have enough for now.
I'm not a milking machine! I'm waiting for it to dry up,
so I can go back to normal again.
Please, I don't know what we'd do if you stopped.
It's the only thing he takes.
You should have started him on formula straight away.
How the hell were we supposed to know? Nobody said anything.
The pair of us have been awake all night with him screaming.
That's having a baby for you.
I thought my head was gonna explode.
We went to the all-night chemist's.
I bought every brand imaginable.
Goat's milk, soya. You name it, we've tried it.
I've been ringing this number all night and all morning
and it's just a recorded message.
We were gonna take him to the hospital.
We were supposed to have a home visit, but no-one's arrived.
Yeah, well, that's cuts for you.
You gonna have to make some more. He's finished it already.
It's my day off today, but I will try and pop round.
Right. And nobody answered?
- I see. - Oh, thanks, love.
What's Nanna got for you?
So, he has had some milk, then? Well, that's good.
Well, it's not good, it's not good,
cos we can't expect Shelly to keep expressing milk for us.
(Blast of music from television)
Will you turn the television off, please?
TV: ♪ Every little thing...
We'll just have to come up with something else.
I'll see you soon, love. Bye.
Right, we'd better go.
Don't forget to put him down for his morning nap.
- I won't. - Gonna have to see the lads.
- When? - Now. They're struggling.
No-one's been to see them and t'baby won't take his formula.
So I'm gonna have to go to the inquest by myself?
I'll get there as soon as I can, love.
You're supposed to be supporting me.
I know. I'll definitely be there.
Good. Well, I hope so, cos you're my star witness.
I won't be long. I'll see you there, eh?
Ooh!
She was supposed to be coming with me.
I told you, you should have got your own solicitor.
What's that got to do with it, Mam? I'm not a criminal.
- My union rep's gonna be there. - Fat lot of good they'll do.
What's the matter?
I don't think I can do this.
Of course you can.
I've got a headache. I feel like I'm gonna be sick.
You've got to, love.
Oh...
It's just nerves.
Do you want me to come with you?
We could get Ben ready, take him wi' us.
I don't wanna go, Mum.
ROANNA: You should have just dropped me off, Ray.
My 17-year-old daughter's missing. I'm trying to find her.
OK. You just wait here. All right? I'll go in first.
Hello!
Good morning, my dear.
He's been an absolute angel. He slept right through.
Eaten all his breakfast. Now he's playing with his grandpa.
We have had such a lovely time.
I did leave you a couple of messages.
Yeah, I'm sorry, Emma, I...
- Emma, is Simon still in bed? - No, I thought he was with you.
I thought maybe you'd decided to have some quality time together,
- checked into a hotel... - No.
Well, that's very strange.
Did you meet him at the restaurant?
- I saw him, but he was with... - Molly?
And some of his friends from art college.
Erm... Er, Jonathan!
Simon's missing.
What do you mean? He's a grown man, he can't go missing.
- Did you have a row? - Not really, no.
I went to the bar and I saw him, but I... I didn't feel like I...
I didn't want to spoil his fun. They were having a great time.
- And they were all kids. - Jonathan!
Well, it's true. She knows it.
Well, don't worry, he's probably had a skin full
and when he sobers up he'll be home.
- What the hell are you doing? - I'm waiting for my daughter.
Your daughter's not here. Take your fancy car and piss off!
- Well, where is she, then? - How the hell should I know?
- You were with her last night. - I wasn't "with her".
She gate-crashed our party. How the hell do you know?
Roanna told me.
Was that when the pair of you were busy shagging?
EMMA: Darling, go in the sitting room.
I can't. I need to get Sonny's things and find Katie and Simon.
- I'm gonna have to go. - Your daughter Katie?
Where on earth have you been? Roanna's been worried to death.
- I'm sure she hasn't. - Do you know where Katie is?
See what I mean.
I'll tell you what I told your ex-husband who's sat in his car.
I have no bloody idea. The last time I saw her she was with Ed.
EMMA: I don't understand what's going on.
It's very simple, Mother, Ro's been shagging her ex-husband.
- She didn't have the decency... - Simon, please.
Can we talk somewhere in private?
Is this true?
Of course it's bloody true.
He as good as told me himself at the golf course.
No, Jonathan, that is not fair.
He asked you to leave me alone, that is all.
Leave you alone? Why would he say that?
Well, because the man's an idiot.
And you told him a ridiculous story
about how I came on to you.
No, I said that you were making it difficult for me to be here.
Hang on a minute. Are you saying my dad tried it on with you?
- Simon. - No! I want to know.
I didn't want to come here. I knew this would start again.
- Start what? - You come into our family...
Simon, there are things I can't tell you. It wouldn't be fair.
- It would be too hurtful. ...this is the thanks we get?
You're a home-wrecker, my dear.
You will not wreck mine. Get out.
No.
Let her speak. I want to hear what she's got to say.
So do I.
(Sonny gurgles)
OK.
Look, I am not proud of what I did.
I had an affair with your father,
a long time ago, before I met you.
- What the hell are you... - Absolute rubbish!
When was this, exactly?
I was 23. I didn't know he was married.
Ray told me and as soon as I found out, I finished it.
Complete nonsense!
I didn't know he was your father until the day we came here.
Why are you listening?
And you didn't tell me. Fucking great.
I couldn't. I didn't know how.
What did you think was going to happen?
- I've heard enough lies. - Don't you dare leave!
I'm so sorry. I just... I just thought it would work out.
Clearly, I was deluded.
JONATHAN: Look, are you both stupid?
She's shagging her ex, wants out and has concocted this story...
That is not true!
Simon!
Emma, I am so sorry. You are the last person I wanted to hurt.
- Where are you going? - I'm gonna get Sonny.
You're not taking my grandson.
Get out of the car!
Listen, mate, I know...
Bastard!
ROANNA: Simon! Simon!
Leave him alone! Simon!
You can't just take him. Roanna, when will I see him again?
- Are you all right, Ray? - Fine. Where's Katie?
She's not here, but I think I know where she might be.
- Please don't take him. - (Sonny cries)
Emma, he's my son and I can't stay here any more.
I promise I'll never stop you seeing him. I'll be in touch.
Please don't take him!
I know it was the wrong thing to do and it'll never happen again.
I'd been really worried about my baby daughter
and it just seemed to make sense
for me to take her to the assessment instead of Rick.
You could have taken Mia,
and the little boy you look after, with you
or postponed the assessment.
What difference would that make? If he can look after his kids...
The point is, Diane, you are registered
to look after other people's children.
You have been through all the procedure, the home visit,
you've been DBS checked.
- But your husband hadn't. - Yeah, yeah.
I get that and, like I say, it won't happen again.
Well, we have discussed this
and I'm really pleased you put everything in writing, so,
well, we've decided to give you another chance, this time.
Oh, that's great. Thank you.
We are going to reinstate your licence on the understanding
that during the hours the children are in your care
your husband is not allowed on the premises.
What?
That's bloody ridiculous.
What... What am I supposed to say to him, "Piss off"?
Well, perhaps he could be out trying to find himself a job.
Oh, really?
Don't you think he's trying?
Perhaps it's more a case of me telling you to... piss off.
Diane said she'd meet us here. She had to go off somewhere.
Vicky ain't even here yet. Do you think I should ring her?
Geraldine was going round to make sure she got here on time.
Well, they're leaving it a bit late.
What happens if they don't turn up?
Well, they'll have to adjourn it.
Well, I've got Geraldine's number in my phone.
We could try...
Diane's here. Diane!
I'm sorry I'm late. Thanks for waiting for me.
- We weren't. - Vicky hasn't turned up yet.
You're joking me.
I hope she's all right.
Yeah, he's gone, but, er, I've got my baby, so...
I can't believe he just walked out.
Yeah, well, he did. I sort of knew he would.
That's why I panicked when I had him.
Did he even look at his little face? Bless him!
No. He didn't want any more kids.
He didn't really want our Shelly or Lee, either.
So I knew he wouldn't take on someone else's baby.
- Well, it's his loss. - Yeah, well,
as long as I can keep working
and you guys don't mind me bringing him with me...
We don't mind. He can play with Sebastian when he's older.
- Na... Nathan! - What?
Go to bed if you're tired.
No. I was just resting my eyes for a second.
I suppose little Louie and Sebastian are related.
I worked this out the other day. Louie is Sebastian's uncle.
That's totally weird, isn't it?
I meant to ask you, how is Rosie doing, coping with two babies?
Oh, her and her boyfriend are like pigs in shit.
Pardon my French. They're like two kids playing happy families.
I'd love to see her. Me and her mam were best friends.
I remember you saying. After the row at the christening,
they moved back to her dad's flat at Poppyfield Heights.
- Oh, do you know her number? - No.
But it's on the seventh floor and it looks over the city.
Oh.
Right, here you go. I don't know what you think it's gonna do.
It'll have your smell on it.
So... we wrap Shelly's top around the bottle?
No, just put it near his face when he's feeding.
If you get desperate, mix some of Shelly's milk in the formula.
Then gradually add more formula and less expressed.
Fantastic, I just wish someone had told us
that's what to do from the start.
That's just what I'd do, so don't quote me
and it still might not work,
but when a baby's hungry and not feeding,
sometimes you have to use your common sense.
I'm sure it's not considered good practice, though.
Aw!
- Hiya. ALL: Hiya.
I thought you weren't coming.
Geraldine's had to go on a home visit. There was a problem.
Hey, you're gonna nail this.
Don't look so worried, we're all here for you.
Just keep thinking, it is not your fault.
All right.
Hiya. I'm sorry I'm late.
A 32-year-old woman, Helen Osbourne,
was admitted to St Catherine's Hospital.
She was 37 weeks...
An invite to Amber's Namkaran next week. I hope you can come.
Thanks. Can you imagine what her parents are going through?
And her husband.
I don't know how you ever get over something like this.
Ow! One of them's just booted me!
After a prolonged labour,
a healthy baby girl was delivered
by midwife Victoria Brierly at 14:50.
Thank you, Dr Langford. Now...
can you tell us the findings of the post-mortem, please?
Yes. Erm...
The heart weighed 270 grams.
The right ventricle weighed 50 grams.
The left ventricle weighed 130 grams.
The coronary arteries showed signs of atherosclerosis...
I don't understand any of this. It's all medical jargon.
Sounds like double Dutch to me.
...gastrointestinal normal. - (Door opens)
Geraldine Parks. I'm a witness. I'm sorry I'm late.
Take a seat.
Endocrine and musculoskeletal system all normal...
I haven't missed anything, have I?
Don't think so. I can't understand half of it, anyway.
...consistent with... - An invite to Amber's Namkaran.
Was there anything to indicate she had any kind of disease?
No. We looked microscopically
at histological tissue and found nothing.
OK. Thank you.
Any further questions?
Right. Stand down, but if you could stay in court
in case we need you to speak on any contributory factors.
Of course.
Right, I'd like to ask Mrs Osbourne's husband
to take the stand.
It's just like a proper courtroom.
Yeah, only it's Vicky that's on trial.
Poor thing, she must feel terrible. I couldn't do it.
- Who's looking after Ben? - Her mam's looking after him.
...and nothing but the truth.
Mr Osbourne, in your own words, could you tell us what happened
after your wife had given birth?
Well, she was completely shattered,
cos she'd been in labour right through the night
and had hardly any sleep.
So, after she'd given birth, and...
the midwife, Vicky, had cleaned the baby up a bit,
she gave her to Helen to hold and...
Sorry.
CORONER: Take your time.
Then she went off to run Helen a bath.
The baby was like nuzzling up to her and...
She was so happy.
We both were.
Then Helen just closed her eyes.
(Clears throat)
I... I thought she was taking a nap.
How long was it before the midwife came back?
I don't know. It seemed like ages.
I think I must have drifted off, cos I hadn't slept, either.
Do you remember the midwife
taking your wife's temperature or blood pressure?
No, I don't remember that.
She was mainly concerned with the baby.
- That doesn't sound good. - Doesn't sound like Vicky.
She were brilliant with me.
- It's all my fault. - Oh, stop it.
...yeah, cos there was nothing wrong with her.
She'd been really healthy right through the pregnancy.
She'd put a bit too much weight on, but lots of women do that.
Tell me about it. It's taken me a year to lose all mine.
And they tried to resuscitate her.
But they couldn't.
At any point, was she offered compression socks?
Yeah, those long white things. She wouldn't put 'em on.
We tried to get her to wear 'em.
Thank you, Mr Osbourne. Any further questions?
If you'd like to take a seat.
I'd like to ask Ms Geraldine Parks...
- 'Ey-up, that's me, I'm on. ...to the stand.
Go, girl! Tell 'em how fantastic she is.
Stop it, will you? You're showing me up!
Sorry.
Ed, where's Katie?
Er... Katie who?
Oh, don't act stupid. I saw you with her last night.
- Katie! - Hang on a minute.
You can't just come barging into someone's flat.
Katie?
- Katie! - We didn't do nothing. Yeah?
- Get your arse out of bed. - I couldn't get rid of her.
Shut your foul stinking mouth before I shut it for you!
If you've laid one finger on her so help me God I'll kill you!
I never touched her. I was pissed up.
I couldn't do it. You ask her. She'll tell you.
- What's the big deal? - You're 17 and you lied to me.
You told me you were staying at Issy's!
- We didn't know where you were. - So who told you? Let me guess.
He should keep his gob shut. At least I'm not two-timing anyone.
- Katie! - He was snogging Miss Molly.
- You're lying. - He thought I couldn't see.
I was watching through the window.
Put her in a taxi, they snogged and he got in the taxi with her.
I bet he were late home. Wasn't he?
...to put the compression... - Where's Roanna?
Big problems with Simon and her ex. I can't really go into it.
Did you explain to her how the socks could help?
We both tried to persuade her. We couldn't make her wear them.
And there was no real reason for concern at that stage.
In the four years you've worked with Ms Brierly,
you've found her a competent midwife?
Yes. Very competent. Better than competent. She really cares.
It says in your statement that Ms Brierly was "distracted
by her ten-month-old son being brought onto the ward immedi..."
I didn't say she was distracted.
That's what it says. Would you care to see it?
All right. I didn't mean she wasn't doing her job.
If you look at the time of birth
and the time they found her dead, there's nearly 40 min...
That were my fault, I shouldn't have brought Ben...
...leaving a woman that had just given birth...
Could we have some order, please?
I understand this is very emotional,
but there will be time for you to question the witness
and, indeed, Ms Brierly.
If the lady in the third row has something important to say?
All I want to say is that I look after Vicky's baby,
because she's managing on her own.
And I brought him to the hospital because she were late.
- We were short-staffed. - She's an excellent midwife.
She delivered my baby in the car park. I were in a right state,
and she got me through it, because she's a professional.
Yeah, yeah, she's amazing.
She delivered my baby, as well, and we all love her.
- Yeah, she's the best. - All right. Thank you.
What?
Are there any more questions for Ms Parks?
Yeah, I've got one.
If she's so wonderful...
then why did she let my daughter die?
OK. If there are no more questions, you can take a seat.
Ms Brierly, would you take the stand?
And nobody speaks unless I ask them to. Is that understood?
Thank you.
Why did you tell him?
I dunno.
I didn't think it was fair.
Fair? What the hell do you know about fair? You're 17.
What are you bothered about? You've got Mum, what you wanted.
I don't know that I have.
I would have liked her to have made up her own mind.
He would have dumped her, anyway.
He was well into that Molly and Mum's old.
- Thank you, Katie. - (Doorbell)
You can depend on your daughter to boost your confidence.
It's true.
You're old enough to be his mother and it's embarrassing.
I like Simon, but, no offence, Mum, he's too young for you.
It's not as simple as that. We have a child together.
Yeah, I know, I've baby-sat for you.
Listen, you have no idea how torn I've been
between your father and Simon
and you had no right to play God.
And you can't have 'em both!
Roanna, it's...
Erm...
I'm really sorry to intrude.
What's the matter?
Simon's leaving for Florence this evening
from Doncaster airport.
Jonathan's left and I... didn't know what to do.
I just got in the car and drove.
Oh, Emma, come on... Come in.
- Ray, can you? - Yeah. Sure.
- Can I get you anything? - Tea? Something stronger?
- Sit down, Emma. - Erm... Oh, anything.
You have to come home, Roanna, and persuade Simon not to go.
You are both clearly very upset
and that is understandable.
But you do love each other.
It doesn't matter what happened before.
It's in the past.
We have to think about the future.
And what's best for Sonny.
Please?
She seemed very happy. In fact, both Mum and Dad were,
and the baby seemed to settle
as soon as I put her skin to skin.
I didn't think there was anything to be worried about.
Did you at any time consult her notes?
Yeah, of course.
There were no complications during her pregnancy.
She had been a smoker
but had given up as soon as she started trying for a baby.
She'd put on some extra weight, but... erm...
that was nothing really to be worried about.
No diabetes or anything and, erm...
Well, every mother is different.
Can you explain why you failed to take her temperature
and blood pressure immediately after she'd given birth?
Well, I...
I admit I should have taken her temperature straight away,
but, erm, blood pressure is usually high straight after,
so I like to give it a couple of minutes.
But not 40?
Just a reminder, there will be time for questions.
No. No, not 40.
Erm...
I was going to run her a bath
and then go back in and check her blood pressure, but I...
I got distracted.
And Geraldine...
sorry, I mean, Ms Parks,
looked after my son for me
and I went in to turn the bath water off
and then I went back into the delivery suite
and I found Helen...
...not breathing.
Thank you.
Any questions?
My son-in-law said you stunk of alcohol.
- I didn't say that. - Were you drunk when you...
Mr Osbourne, I must remind you you are still under oath.
Did you say that to your mother-in-law?
I was upset.
I didn't know what I was saying.
She smelt of something. It might have been perfume
or the stuff they clean their hands with.
There's definitely alcohol in the hand sanitiser.
Yeah, there is, yeah.
Can I have some order in the court room, please?
Ms Brierly?
I don't know what the smell was but we have to wash our hands.
Are you a heavy drinker?
I... erm...
I like a drink.
What sort of drink?
Wine? Spirits?
Vodka.
Had you consumed vodka or any other alcohol that morning?
No.
I wouldn't be able to do my job.
I, er, I've been going through a difficult time lately
and I've had a few personal problems and, sometimes,
well, I have... I have a drink of an evening,
because it helps me to forget about things.
- Like my daughter? - No.
No. I didn't forget about Helen.
And I have... I've never been drunk, not when I'm working.
If you were drunk the night before,
how do you know it wasn't still in your system?
Well, I... I don't know,
but I've never gone into work feeling drunk.
Feeling drunk and being drunk
are two completely different things.
She's a genius, that midwife. How do they know these things?
Well, I think half the time, they just go on their instincts.
She were great with me when they found out Louie were mine.
She stuck up for me.
I don't think they'd have let me take him home
if it hadn't been for her.
Er, I meant to ask Shelly when she wants to register the birth.
She's not working. She could go any day.
Only got six weeks to file the parental order.
Right, well, I think you've got enough milk to be going on with.
Me and Louie are gonna head off now.
Oh, have you got to? I feel better when you're here.
What if he starts again?
You'll be fine, honestly. Babies are tougher than you think.
You've got four made-up bottles in the fridge.
Four!
I think it's amazing
how all that milk just comes straight out of her boobs.
That's Mother Nature for you.
So it's the bottle on the left, as you look in the fridge.
- Just work your way along. - Right. Er...
Do you think you could put like a note on the fridge door?
We've got our mums coming round later.
I'm bound to forget to tell them.
They were gonna come round yesterday,
but we wanted some time on our own with him.
I bet they're dead excited to see him.
My mum's beside herself.
I don't think she thought she'd be a grandma. I'm an only child.
Nathan's mum, she's got a granddaughter.
So she's gonna be Grandma and my mum's gonna be Nanna.
- So we don't get them mixed up. - Right.
Well, I'll be back again tomorrow to clean
and I might make you up some more bottles.
- But you should have enough. - Oh, fantastic.
Nathan will give you a lift home.
Don't be silly. I'll get the bus.
No, we don't want you getting on t'bus with t'baby. Nathan!
Yeah?
Will you give Maxine a lift home?
Yeah. Of course.
So, do you think Shelly would be free to register his birth?
I mean, we could go and pick her up?
She were going to t'Jobcentre,
then she was gonna have a look round town
and get some new clothes.
Right.
Oh, OK.
OK. Just give me a few minutes.
Sorry to call you to the stand again
but there are a few questions
that I feel still need answering.
No problem. I'm the pathologist, that's what I'm here for.
In your opinion, if Ms Brierly had taken Mrs Osbourne's
temperature and blood pressure immediately after the birth,
would it have made any difference at all?
Not really, no.
Mrs Osbourne died of a pulmonary embolism,
due to a deep-vein thrombosis.
- A substantial clot... - What does that mean?
I don't know, but I think it's good for Vicky.
Ms Brierly is correct. A new mother's blood pressure
could have been high from the adrenaline of giving birth.
It wouldn't necessarily have indicated something serious.
Thank you.
Any other questions?
Can I just ask, what causes an embolism?
Well, it's tricky is that one. There are many things.
It could be lifestyle, if she was overweight,
how mobile she was.
I've been sat for bloody hours.
Or she'd been on the pill.
If she'd been a smoker or was still a smoker.
If she drank alcohol.
Roanna drank all through her pregnancy.
Yeah, I know.
The truth is we don't really know.
Do you think that there's anything I could have done,
anything possibly that could have saved her life?
Why ask that? She should quit while she's ahead.
Shut your face. I'm trying to listen.
She'd refused the socks. You can't make someone wear them.
No reason to give her any kind of anti-coagulant.
There was no history of blood clots or cardiovascular disease.
She'd had a straightforward pregnancy
and you didn't have a crystal ball.
Thank you, Dr Langford.
Obviously, this is a terrible tragedy.
A young mother has died, her family is grieving.
We've heard the pathologist's report and our witnesses.
Clearly, this is a situation
that nobody could have foreseen or done anything about.
So, to conclude, my findings are
that Mrs Osbourne died of natural causes.
This inquest is now over.
I'd like to thank you all for attending
and, once again, my condolences to the family.
Thank you.
I didn't mean to say anything...
Don't worry about it. It's fine, honestly.
I'm just... I'm pleased that it's all over.
You were brilliant out there.
You were so calm, I don't know how you did it.
I was scared to death.
My heart was beating like mad and my mouth kept going dry.
- I knew you'd get off. - She didn't "get off", Dev.
- She didn't do anything wrong. - That's what I meant.
Yeah, I'm gonna call the guys.
Oh, I want to kill him sometimes.
It's because you're pregnant. I were the same.
He only has to open his mouth and he drives me mad.
Oh, anyway, here's your invite to Amber's Namkaran next week.
- Thank you. - Bring Ben. Be loads of babies.
I'm sorry for shouting out. I couldn't help it.
- I were just getting so het up. - Yeah, me, too.
Don't worry about it, it's fine.
It was lovely what you said. Honestly, thank you.
- I meant it. - You see what I mean?
Look how happy he is ringing Rick and Simon.
- Anything to get away from me. - You're being oversensitive.
- Oh, do you think so? - Yeah.
- Are you gonna ring Chris? - No, he won't be up yet.
I'm gonna ring my mum, tell her we're coming back to mine.
Let's celebrate.
We'll swing by the offie and get a load of booze.
That'll be me missing out again.
I keep forgetting you're pregnant.
I'm big enough!
I know, but it seems like you've been pregnant forever.
- I'd better ring Neil. - I'll ring Laa-Laa and Dipsy.
- I'll have to ring my mam. - I don't have to ring anybody.
I'm sorry about saying that you smelt of alcohol.
- I was bang out of order. - Don't worry about it.
It's fine. You're allowed to say whatever you want
when you've just lost your wife.
Aw.
She's coming on, in't she?
Yeah, I've called her Helena, after her mum.
Oh, that's lovely.
Listen, I found Helen's watch. She gave it me to look after.
It's in an envelope at reception if you want to call in for it.
Yeah, thanks, I will.
I just want you to know
that I agree with everything he said in there.
I don't blame you in any way.
She tried to give up cigarettes,
but she found it really difficult.
I think you did the very best you could and so did Helen.
(Helena gurgles)
She said you were lovely to her.
I just wanted you to know that.
Right. That means a lot to me. Thank you.
Right, are you ready? Rick said he might pop over later.
- Are we going? - I'm good for a few hours.
I'll leave you to it.
- How did Rick's interview go? - Yeah, he said it went well.
You're like a married couple.
You know more about him than his own wife does.
That's cos he's my best mate.
I couldn't get through to Simon.
I'm not sure if you want to try Roanna.
I'll call her.
You're not coming back, are you?
I really don't know, Ray.
All I know is I have to see him before he goes.
- Why? - Because...
(Sighs) Because I do.
I wish I'd never let that bloody woman in the house now.
Ray, she's lost everyone and everything she loves.
- I know how she feels. - No, you don't.
What do you think it was like for me
when you left and Kyle went to uni?
- I have to go. - (Mobile rings)
- Three guesses who that is. - It's Kim.
Kim, can I call you back? I'm just in the middle of something.
Yeah, yeah, of course, I was just letting you know
we're all going back to Vicky's for a party, cos it went well.
Yeah, she did.
It was some kind of blood cot.
The coroner said there was nothing anybody could have done.
So I was just ringing to see if you and Simon wanted to...
Just not a good time. Things are a bit all over the place, Kim.
But will you give Vicky all my love
and say I'm really pleased for her?
Is everything OK?
You... You sound really upset.
Things are just a bit weird right now.
Is there anything I can do?
Enjoy the party and I'll talk to you later. OK?
Bye.
- I'll drive you to the airport. - No, it's best if I get a taxi.
Take the car. You're still on the insurance.
Here.
Thank you.
Just make sure you bring it back. Yeah?
MAXINE: Don't look so worried.
I just want to check up on my friend's daughter.
She's only 16 and she's got two babies.
NATHAN: 16? My God!
She lives here?
Yeah. The seventh floor.
Wow.
How the hell does she manage?
I don't know, I suppose they just have to get on with it.
All right. Thanks for t'lift.
Oh! Before you go, Maxine...
I forgot to give this to Shelly.
Now will you ask her to sign it
and if she could get it witnessed?
- What is it? - It's the parental order.
It needs her signature.
Also, ask her what day she wants to register his birth.
We can just swing by and pick her up.
Right, I'll ask her.
I were thinking you might need me to clean an extra day a week,
what with the baby and all the mess.
- An extra day a week? - It'd really help, money wise.
You can do a morning, an extra morning a week.
That'd be great.
And we need to work out what Sebbie's gonna call me.
If your mum's "Grandma", I were hoping he'd call me "Nanna",
but Andrew's mum wants him to call her that, so...
we'll have to work something out.
You know what? I thought I'd be in a right state if Micky left,
but it's really strange, I feel...
I feel sort of relieved.
I can get on with my life, I don't have to worry any more.
I've made my choice and that's it.
Oh!
It's funny how life has a way of working itself out.
Well, it wouldn't be fair on Roanna if I told you.
All I'm going to say is,
she spent last night at mine and Neil's.
Oh, that is awful. Out of all of us,
I thought they'd be the last ones to have problems.
I knew things weren't good, but I thought they'd sort it out.
DEV: See you in a bit. - (Cork pops)
Oh, that sounds good.
I've ordered pizzas and some chips. I hope that's all right?
DIANE: Yeah. - Eight, in case Rick turns up.
Oh, he won't. My mum will be knackered
and she'll want him to look after the kids.
Oh, thank you.
All right?
Mm! So how's the, er, job hunting going?
He's out there every day.
I really feel for him, but...
we need the money or they're gonna take the house.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, well, Dev's mum's driven us both mad.
So we've had to give in. It's really important to her,
but I wanted to do it after these two were born,
so we could enjoy it properly and celebrate.
- So it's like a christening? - Yeah, that's right.
No, thanks. I'll just have my vitamin water.
Mum wanted us to have it at the temple. We put our foot down.
I put my foot down, Dev. He daren't say a thing.
I did, I said, "Jas'd like to have it at home."
Exactly. So it's at our house, if you both want to come.
Oh, thanks, I might come with Vicky.
That's sweet. Thanks, love.
Both our mums have been cooking and freezing stuff
for about a bloody fortnight.
- We sent out over 30 invites. - You're not having one?
No. I'm just gonna stick to orange juice.
- Really? - What's wrong with you?
JASMIN: You're not pregnant? - That would be a miracle.
It's been that long, I think it's healing up!
So how come you're not drinking?
I made a promise to myself today.
If I got off, then I was gonna give up the booze.
But I'd like to make a toast, though, anyway.
To Helen.
- God bless her. ALL: To Helen.
And the pathologist.
Well, it was her that nailed it.
And I'd also like to say that it means a hell of a lot to me
to have good friends who are there when the chips are down.
So, yeah, to good friends.
- Yeah. ALL: To good friends!
Ohh!
VICKY: Cheers!
So it were t'second time me and your mam
went to West Leeds Youth Club.
The first time she noticed him. The second time I went up to him
and I were like, "My mate fancies you."
And then, later on that evening, he came over
and asked if she wanted to go out with him and that were it.
So you introduced my mam and my dad?
Yeah.
Oh, love, that milk's off.
Oh, Jude's bringing some on his way home.
Oh, right. What time is he gonna be back?
After his lecture finishes, between half eight and nine.
It depends if he misses t'bus or gotta get summat from t'shop.
What's he doing at college?
Two A levels. He promised his mam and dad.
Oh.
Are you managing all right, love?
Yeah, I think so.
I know it looks a bit untidy, but I usually clean up
on a morning after t'babies have gone down for their sleep.
Right. So you've got a routine, then? Yeah?
Sort of.
Only I haven't seen my dad in ages.
Not since he moved into sheltered housing.
If you wanna go, I'll come with you. It'd be nice to see him.
It's a bit difficult getting out with two babies
and he might not remember you.
It takes him all his time to remember me.
Really, is he that bad?
He's still waiting for my mam to go and visit him.
Oh, God, that's shocking, that is.
So, did you adopt Louie, then?
No, no. He's mine. No, I didn't know I were pregnant.
He just popped out.
Then I panicked a bit and I pretended he weren't mine,
but it's all right, it's all sorted now.
So, at the hospital, you were pregnant?
Yeah. That's when I had him.
That's crazy.
And what about your daughter, did she have her baby?
Yeah, she did. Yeah. A little boy.
Sebastian. He's gorgeous.
He's my first grandchild.
She wants him to call her "Nanna".
Well, he can't. He's gonna call my mum Nanna. We decided.
Not gonna be straightforward where Maxine's concerned.
I'm telling you, Shelly might be happy to let go of the reins,
but her mother isn't. She wants to be hands-on.
Maybe it's not such a good idea she works here any more.
Maybe we should let her go.
That will just make matters worse.
I think she'd do something.
Really? Like what?
She's become really attached to him.
She's even asked if she can clean another day.
Oh, no way! Look, we... we need to solve this.
Yes, I know. Exactly.
NANNA: I think he's hungry, Andrew.
Shall I warm up a bottle for him?
Yeah. It's the first bottle on the left, Mum,
as you open the fridge.
Nanna's going to get you your bottle, my little treasure pie.
MAXINE: So it's the bottle on the left,
as you look in the fridge. Just work your way along.
NATHAN: She wants him to call her "Nanna".
I've got it!
We think of a different name for Maxine or my mum
and she becomes his third granny.
Really?
It's as simple as that? You don't mind?
I haven't got much choice, have I? I mean...
- He's not ours yet, is he? - No. Not legally.
But, you know, he is in here.
Me, too.
Look, we've got to be strong.
We've got to be.
And if she loves him...
Without a doubt.
Well, then, you can't have too much love, can you?
Oh, come here.
Don't draw it all out. Save some for me and your son.
Oh. Hi.
It's... It's not from our account.
I was joking, Simon.
Your mum told me that you were going to Florence.
I thought you might like to say goodbye to Sonny.
Yeah, I was going to...
Don't, please.
You don't have to explain.
I knew from the moment I saw her that you and Molly...
Don't give me that shit.
We were happy, I thought, you and me.
I thought our life together was pretty good.
It is really good.
Except you failed to tell me you shagged my father.
I didn't know how, I didn't know where to begin.
We... We could have tried to sort it out,
if you'd have been honest.
Really?
Well, for a start, we wouldn't have moved in with my parents.
But, instead, you decided the right thing to do was to shag
your ex-husband, the man you said...
I didn't think you could handle it. I didn't know what you'd do.
I was scared to tell you.
Why?
I'm not a child, Ro.
I wasn't going to stamp my feet and have some sort of tantrum.
I'll be 30 next year. I'm an adult.
I've got a son.
I'm not the person you think I am.
(Voice breaks) I was frightened you'd leave me.
Hi.
Don't worry, I haven't come to woo him away from you.
- I've just come to say goodbye. - I'm not worried.
I'm... just gonna go get some water.
Yeah, I'll catch up with you in a bit.
Don't talk to her like that. She's not done anything wrong.
Sorry.
So how long are you going for?
- A year. - What?
But, erm, there's a break at Christmas, so I'll be home then.
It's a chance to study the great masters.
And what about your big commission?
What? Filling a space on a wall?
It's not what I wanted do.
It's not what I studied for.
And being a father?
Yeah, I know...
Ooh.
Ah!
I know it's gonna be hard and I'm...
...really gonna miss him,
but... I've got to go away and sort myself out.
One day, I'll explain to him.
Hey.
Goodbye.
Goodbye, little man.
- Put you back in here. - (Cries)
Ssh-ssh, ssh-ssh, ssh-ssh.
Careful.
You were really brave, Simon.
When I was pregnant and I was with Ray, you were so decisive.
You knew exactly what you wanted.
No, I didn't, it was all a bloody act.
I was terrified, terrified that you'd change your mind
or that something would happen with the baby or the pregnancy.
You don't really know me.
You think you do, but you don't.
I do know you.
And you are courageous.
For a man your age, you're bloody amazing.
But the last thing I want is to stand in your way. OK?
You go to Florence and you...
...have a great time. And I...
Sonny will be here when you get back. OK? And so will I.
Thank you.
And I don't regret a thing. OK?
I'd do exactly the same tomorrow.
The time we've had together has been really beautiful
and I'll remember it all my life.
I'll always love you, Ro.
(Sniffs)
I can't believe I've messed everything up.
Come on.
Bye.
(Sonny cries)
(Sonny howls)
Uhh!
Oh.
(Sonny cries)
Oh.
(Sonny screams)
Oh, my God.
(Sonny howls)
I can't believe you told them to piss off.
Neither can I. I just opened my mouth and it came out.
So, how are you managing?
Jobseeker's Allowance, housing benefit and tax credit.
I just worry that he'll never get a job again,
because of his criminal record.
Well, I'm supposed to be going back to work next week.
- (Doorbell) - I'll get it.
That'll be the pizzas.
Eight pizzas and one bag of chips.
Oh, my God, what are you doing here?
What's it look like? I've got a job.
Five nights a week and two afternoons on call.
It's not great money, but it'll pay the mortgage and a bit more.
Come in.
(Giggling)
VICKY: Is that the pizzas?
Three pepperoni, four Hawaiian and one veggie. All sliced.
Oh, look at you!
- I didn't tell 'em. - Put them on the table, love.
- Do you know him? - It's Diane's husband.
You look sexy in them leathers! Are you gonna bring 'em home?
- Is that a promise? - Mine's the veggie.
- Are the chips anybody's? - I'm starving!
Ah, shit! Ohh.
- Dev... - What? What is it, baby?
Oh, it's the pain. I think I'm having a contraction.
You can't be. You're booked in for a Caesarean in two weeks.
- Shit! - Let's get you sat down.
Is it like a tightening sensation, love?
No. It bloody hurts, right down both sides.
- I think we better get you in. - I think it's getting worse.
- I'll ring Dr Stone. - I don't think I can stand it.
They said she wouldn't have any contractions...
Dev, shut your face! Somebody take him away before I kill him!
All right. Dev, Dev, come here.
Get some pizza down you. You might be in for a long night.
Seriously, eat summat.
(Doorbell)
DIANE: Could it be Braxton Hicks?
Does it feel the same as when you went into labour with Amber?
She didn't go into labour, Diane.
I was induced. My waters broke.
It's Geraldine. Can you get Dr Stone for me?
- What time is it? - It's Jasmin Sidwa.
I think she's gone into labour.
Oh, my God, when did you get back?
I got off the plane about 30 minutes ago, jumped in a cab
and came straight here.
I see the flowers arrived.
The stupid man. What the hell was he doing there?
- I don't know. - He must have rung Simon.
I'll have to let him know.
And you say he just stepped out in front of you?
Honestly, Emma, I don't know.
I'd just left Simon. I got into the car.
I was confused. I... I was upset.
- Roanna! - Ray?
- Ray! - Are you all right?
No, I'm not. I just completely lost it.
I think I've done something really stupid.
Ssh-ssh. We'll sort it. It's fine, it's fine.
She's quite shaken up. Somebody should take a look at her.
That's a good idea. I'll have a word with one of the nurses.
So, where is he?
They've taken him through to be scanned.
Are you the lady that knocked him down?
- Yeah. - Are you Roanna Wilson?
- Just hang on a minute. - Yeah...
- Don't say anything. - Come with us to the station
- if you don't mind. - She does mind.
- She's been in an accident. - Let her speak.
- It's fine. Honestly. - OK. Well, I'm going with her.
Emma, will you look after Sonny?
Yes, of course. Will you let me know what happens?
We'll ring you.
- Hold on to me. - That's it, nice and gently.
- Shall I ring your mam? - No!
You don't think anything's happened to one of my babies?
Just stay calm, sweetheart. Everything's all right.
There's Roanna.
Where are they taking her?
Roanna!
I'd rather you just took her now.
Can someone
please look at our baby son, please?
Maxine thought it might be meningitis.
You're having a big contraction.
Yeah, I know that!
I think I pressed the accelerator
instead of the brake.
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