- I asked you not to be late. - We're all up to our eyeballs.
Well, join the club.
I was gonna check her blood pressure
when Diane came in and I got distracted.
- Wanna tell me what's going on? - I'm a child-minder.
She's a surrogate for two lads.
Mum!
We need to try and stop the flow of blood
from one twin to the other.
I sorted out moving in with my parents.
I don't want to live with your parents! We're grown-ups!
Ripped By mstoll
Well, all my friends that had babies at the same time as me
have either gone back to work or are looking for work.
Gotta go or I'll be late. I've got that meeting after work
but I'll pick up a takeaway on the way home, my treat.
There's that new place on King Lane.
OK, cool. Yeah, good idea.
Be back about 7:00.
God, you look gorgeous. Maybe I could just stay and...
Go, or you'll be late.
Bye, beautiful.
- Love you. - Love you, too.
It does get a bit lonely staying at home all day
with a 10-month old.
And sometimes I think I'd quite like to go back to work.
My maternity allowance finished last week
and I don't know what I'm gonna do.
Neil is sweet but I don't like
asking him for money all the time.
I've already dipped into my savings.
So I have two weeks to decide if I'm going back or not
and I'm supposed to let them know.
I'm a teaching assistant
and I kind of enjoyed it when I was there.
- Stop it! - You're annoying me!
Problem is, I really don't think
I'm going to be able to leave Emily.
I'm thinking of asking Diane if she's got a spare place.
Careful, both of you.
Stop it. Stop throwing stuff at me.
Hiya!
What are you doing here?
I'm sorry but Mam's looking after my sister's kids
with it being school holidays.
She's got to take Gran to the chiropodist.
So she can't manage Ben as well, and I'm really stuck.
Ellie, be careful!
I will!
Um, nappies and a change of clothes?
All in his bag.
Oh, thanks, Diane. You're a life saver, honestly you are.
I didn't know what to do.
I know you've got your hands full
with the kids being at home and...
- Has he had his breakfast? - Yes, he's fed and watered.
Come on, love, finish your Coco Pops.
There's a good girl.
Listen. I wanted to say that I'm really sorry
about being late last time and it won't happen again.
Did you manage to pick Rick up?
No, she didn't. Dev picked me up. Are you all right?
Oh, hello. I didn't expect to see you.
Yeah, well, I live here. I've got nowhere else to go.
Aw, it's lovely to see you. You can help with the kids.
He has to take Hope for an assessment.
Yeah, so I'd better get on.
Listen, what number do whites go on?
Three, but don't put bleach or fabric conditioner in.
Are the twins in the other room?
Yeah, they were rubbing their eyes,
- so I put 'em down for a nap. - It's not time for their nap
and you're gonna have to wake Hope
cos you have to leave soon.
Bloody hell! I'll stick to t'routine.
It's not a routine otherwise is it?
He just doesn't get it.
Are you all right?
I didn't sleep a wink last night.
Every time Hope has an assessment
I just expect bad news.
Why? She's doing really well.
But she's behind all the other babies.
So what?
But I've read stuff on the Internet.
You know, Kim's blog. Emily's doing so well...
Honestly, Diane, don't read it. Most prems turn out fine.
Hope is doing really well.
I know it sounds stupid, but the other day I was wondering
- if she could hear me properly. - If you've got any worries,
now's the time to talk to the doctor about it.
Right. Gonna put me shirt on and wake Hope up.
This assessment's as much for you as it is for Hope.
To put your mind at rest. So stop worrying.
I've er, got your money.
- Listen, I'm sorry for being... - No, it was all my fault.
I should've left when I was going to.
Everything would've been... I don't know.
Much better.
Shall I give you to Diane?
Come on, love. There you go.
I'm going to see Rosie and her new baby now.
Oh, how is she?
Oh, great. She takes everything in her stride.
Baby's umbilical's had an infection,
so I'm just gonna check its healed.
- Oh, give her my love. - I will.
Bye-bye, gorgeous.
You be a good boy for your Auntie Diane. OK?
- See you later. - See you later.
Bye-bye, darling. Bye-bye.
Right, then, what shall we do today?
Shall we do some finger painting with Ellie and Sam?
Yeah? How about you?
Yeah?
I don't think I'd trust anybody other than Diane
to look after her.
You're doing so well with your flash cards.
You can say six words now.
Come on, darling, what's this? Say it for Mummy.
Come on, Emily. B... B... B... Bowl.
Bowl.
Aw, you're so clever.
I remember Roanna saying to me,
blink and they're grown up.
I don't want to look back
and think I missed any stage of her growing up.
That's all for now. Post me a comment.
Tell me if you're gonna be a stay-at-home mum
or go back to work.
- Here we go. - Oh, you look lovely.
That colour really suits you.
- Thanks, darling. - Is it another interview?
No, no. It's Kyle, my eldest son. He's struggling at uni.
Thinks he made the wrong degree choice.
I need to talk to him, make sure he's not making a mistake.
Oh, God. We had all that with Simon. It was awful.
He hated medicine. His father insisted he finished training.
He was really miserable about it.
Well, Kyle's only in his first year, so if he's not happy,
we don't mind cutting our losses.
- Go to Granny. - Go and sort him out
and don't worry about Sonny.
Oh, all right, lambkin. I won't be long.
- She'll be back very soon. - Stay with Granny.
- We'll go to the park. - See you later, alligator.
And we'll feed the ducks.
- Bye, darling. - Bye, sweetie.
It's all right. Ooh! What's that?
Right, hurry up or you're gonna be late.
Her bag's ready. Red book's in t'front pocket.
Remember to ask about her hearing.
- Her hearing's fine. - Can you mention it?
She's ignoring me or can't hear me properly.
She does that weird thing.
She sleeps with her eyes half open. It's freaky.
Yeah, that as well. Yeah.
We checked that on t'Internet. It's nothing to worry about.
I know, but mention it just to be safe.
- I'll try and remember. - She has this funny shudder.
Is it normal or to do with her nervous system?
Can you just ask about it?
And she is definitely smaller than the other babies her age.
Can you ask him when she's gonna catch up?
I'm not gonna remember all this stuff. This is bloody stupid.
If you've got questions, you take Hope and I'll stay here.
I... I can't do that.
Why not? You'll be back in two hours
with all your questions answered. It makes sense, Diane.
Sam and Ellie are here to help me out.
Go and put your mind at rest.
I'll look after Mia and help Dad.
Exactly.
Right, all right. Erm, I'll be as quick as I can.
Emergency contact numbers are on the fridge door.
Be good for your dad. I love you all.
All right, go on.
- See you in a bit. - See you.
Right, can you build me a house? A nice big house.
Summat I could sleep in.
See? Go on, let's see what you can build me then.
Thanks very much. Thank you.
- Hi. - I thought you weren't coming.
Sorry, I had to wait for a cab. Simon needed the car.
Why doesn't he buy his own car?
- Ray... - Sorry.
I missed you.
Where did you arrange to meet?
I said I'd ring as soon as we hit Manchester.
Shall we go, then?
I dreamt about you last night.
Been eating cheese too late?
It was a lovely dream.
I was really disappointed when I woke up.
Want to know what we were doing?
No, I'd rather leave it to the imagination.
Just drive.
That's settled down nicely now.
She's gonna have a nice flat tummy button.
Oh, great.
There we are.
So have you registered the birth?
Er, yeah. Jude did it. We've called her Davina.
After Davina McCall?
No, after my dad.
She were gonna be called Dave if she were a boy, so...
How is he?
He's in sheltered housing now and he's got a warden.
Is it nice?
I haven't been to see it.
And are they gonna let you keep this flat?
Well, where else are we gonna go?
Kim and Neil have put our name down
for a council house with a garden.
And are you managing all right in the meantime?
We get family tax credit and Jude's wage, so...
That can't be very much. I'll have a word with Louise,
see if she can get you anything else.
Look, the flat's a bit of a mess, Rosie.
You've got a knife on the floor.
Dinah could hurt herself if she crawled on that.
I were just gonna tidy up before you knocked on t'door.
I'll do it when you've gone.
And are you getting dressed, love?
Yeah. I forgot to turn the immersion heater on last night
and there weren't any hot water this morning to get a wash.
You haven't got much in the fridge.
Shop's due this afternoon.
- Do you get it delivered? - Yeah, I get to use my vouchers
and it saves me from using t'steps.
I'm not getting in that lift ever again.
But it's... it's working all right now. It's fine.
It's important that you get out and get some exercise.
Well, I'm always running round after Dinah.
I know that, love.
But it's important that Dinah and the baby
get some fresh air, too.
OK, now. Look, shall we build this up?
We've got one right there.
Gonna build it. Yeah! You wanna build it, don't you?
Build this really high like that.
Oh!
Where's it gone? Where's it gone?
Did you see that? Shall we do it one more time?
Mia's done six paintings. Mum puts them on the sill to dry.
All right, love.
Gonna build this up again like that, make a tall one.
A really tall one.
Oh, it's gonna fall.
It's gonna fall! It's gonna fall! It's gone again.
I've washed Mia's hands.
Can she play upstairs with us?
- Does your mum let her do that? - When it's raining outside.
All right, love, just keep an eye on her for me, will you?
Cheers, Ells.
OK, right. We're gonna build a different one this time.
This is a special one, right? Yeah?
Can you knock this one down?
Is she all right?
I think it's started.
Oh, don't worry, love.
This time tomorrow it'll all be over.
It's not passing, Mam. It's getting worse.
It will. Just take some deep breaths.
Once they get you upstairs, they'll give you gas and air.
- You won't know what day it is. - I'm having an epidural.
I hope they've got it ready for me.
Make sure you get Vicky to deliver for you.
- Which is Vicky? - Blonde, 30, really pretty.
I don't like her.
Someone died when she was looking after 'em.
- I'm not having her. - Shelly!
You must've got that wrong.
I don't want her anywhere near me.
Oh, God. Don't tell me it gets worse than this.
I don't think it could have been Vicky. She would have told me.
When did it happen?
Shut up!
Stop it!
Watch this!
Let me try!
Stop it!
- Leave me alone! - Ow!
Leave me alone!
- Bossy! - I'm not bossy!
Me next!
- Stop it! - Leave me alone!
Hiya. Hope Manning for Dr Inman, please.
Sorry, we're running late this morning.
So you might be in for a bit of a wait.
Yeah, OK.
Oh, here we go.
So your waters haven't broken and you haven't had a show?
- A show of what? - Blood or...
No, nothing like that. Just bloody agony.
You're definitely in labour.
You're nearly six centimetres dilated,
- so you're well on your way. - Well done, love.
I think I've got another one coming.
Yeah, they seem to be about every five minutes,
so it's all going as it should.
I don't know how it's gonna come out of there.
I just can't see it happening.
Should've thought of that
before you agreed to it going in.
Don't worry, love. Let nature take its course.
I said I wanted an epidural on my birthing plan.
OK, sweetheart, I'll get that organised.
Oh, God. How many more of these am I gonna have?
Quite a few, love.
As soon as this one subsides,
I'm gonna check the baby's heart rate.
He's not the one in pain.
But he is the star of the show, so let's make sure he's happy.
It's gonna be all right, Shell. Just squeeze my hand.
That's it. Do you want me to ring the lads?
What for? Last thing I need is them two flapping about.
But you promised that you'd call 'em.
Argh, Shel! You're breaking my hand!
- Everything all right? - Yeah. Get me some diamorphine.
Shelly wants an epidural. Let the anaesthetist know
she's another lady for her list.
Right, yeah, I'll get Micha on it.
I've been summoned to see Camfield.
He wants to see me an' all.
I told him we're too busy. I said it'll have to be later.
Micha's in delivery room three, so you'll have to ring Sonia
and get back here as soon as you can cos we need you here.
- Vicky. - Yeah?
Don't worry. It'll be all right.
Thanks.
I don't want her looking after me.
Vicky? She's a brilliant midwife.
You and your baby couldn't be in better hands.
Shall we knock it down? Ready?
Woo! It's gone again. Where's it gone?
Stop it! It hurts! Sam, stop it.
That was a big one.
I think we should build it bigger and taller.
What do you think?
What's going on?
Shall we build it again? Ellie?
- What's happened? - She fell off the bed.
- I think she's hurt her arm. - I told you to watch her!
I'm sorry. Sorry. I just, I don't know what happened.
Are you OK? All right, OK. OK, darling, I know it hurts.
Let me just... can I just... feel it?
OK, OK...
Shit.
OK, OK, OK...
It's OK. OK, I've got you.
- Hope Manning? - Yeah.
Like to come through?
Then we can start on your pre-assessment.
Yeah. Come on. Shall we go through?
OK, let me just put this on.
I know, I know it hurts. It's OK. OK, darling.
I know, I know. I've just got to get it on.
Chocolate biscuit?
No. She might need an operation.
- Is it broken? - I don't know.
- What about Calpol? - Just don't give her anything.
Sam, pass me the phone. I need the phone.
It's there. Pass it me.
Don't give her nowt to eat!
All right, OK, OK, I'm sorry. I know. Just hold it there.
Eli, will you just support that?
Thank you. Right, just look after her
and look after these two.
This is your fault!
- Hi, this is Diane. - Shit.
Leave a message. Thanks.
She's a lot smaller than her brother
and some of my friends' babies that are roughly the same age.
Right, well, Dr Inman will talk it through with you.
She seems a very happy little soul.
Yeah, yeah. I worry about that as well.
Is she crawling or?
No, she just shuffles along on her bottom
but doesn't pull herself up like her twin brother does.
OK. Well, if you just want to get her dressed.
I'm so sorry, you might have a bit more of a wait.
Yeah, I will do. Wait for me.
Listen. Ring me as soon as you've had the scan.
Yes.
- Are they taking blood? - I don't know, Mam.
If they do, tell them they have to be more gentle.
You had a big bruise last time.
I will! Go back inside. Go on, she's getting cold.
Get that van open, will you?
The pair of them are doing my head in.
Have you told 'em to go home yet?
Yeah.
Such a liar, Devan Sidwar.
Well, I'm gonna do.
You keep on saying that and doing sod all about it!
They tell me what to wear, what to eat.
Your mam said I shouldn't be eating pickled gherkins
and now I've started craving 'em.
She's worried about the twins, that's all.
They both are.
Right, let's do it!
Why don't you just admit it? You're terrified of them.
I'm not er, terrified of them. Just a bit frightened.
Aw, don't answer it.
- No, but it's Rick. - Leave it!
If I answer it now, I don't have to ring him back.
Dev! God give me strength...
Rick, mate, hiya. We're on our way to Jas's check-up.
Can I talk later?
Mate... mate, what's all that noise?
I rang Diane. She's not picking up.
Honestly, mate, I don't know what to do.
Seriously, I need to get her arm looked at,
by a doctor or an hospital and I've got no wheels.
So can you help me out?
Shit...
How many times do I have to tell you? He's trouble.
He's my mate, Jas. What do you want me to do?
Leave some kid with a broken arm?
I bet she hasn't really broken it. And where's Diane?
We'll put that in there so we're all ready
for when the doctor comes and calls, yeah? Yeah. All ready.
Are you warm enough?
I know it hurts, I know, it's OK.
Where is he?
We've got enough problems of our own, Dev.
We just drop them off and head straight to Maternity, right?
Right.
I mean it, Dev. I'm totally stressing out.
They might tell me one of my twins has died.
They are not gonna say that, baby.
How do you know?
I've not felt any movement on the right side for two days.
Cos they're probably cuddled up round t'other side. Right?
Don't worry, they're just getting comfy in there.
Shit, he's there waiting. He must be in a right state.
Right. He's here. Sam, got everything?
Don't know why they just couldn't get a taxi.
We'll take you to the hospital to get your arm looked at. OK?
All right, darling. I know it hurts.
Sorry. Car hit every bloody light.
Dev, wanna look at this arm, see if you think it's broke?
I'm not good at that sort of thing.
I think Ben's pooed his nappy.
Just leave it. We'll change him when we get there.
Do you want to get her in?
Hello. Hello. OK, you're all right.
All right, Sam, lift him up. All right.
I'm sorry, Mia. I'm gonna lift you in.
It's gonna hurt a little bit, but I can't help it, OK?
I know, I'm sorry. I am sorry.
- Oh, thanks, mate. Cheers. - All right, everyone in?
Yeah. Let's go, mate.
She promised she'd ring them as soon as she started.
- They made me promise, too. - Well, then, you should.
You could tell them she's gonna be a couple of hours yet.
You don't know 'em. They'll be straight down here.
Something like this
could expose the Trust to serious liability.
I was hoping that the hospital would support me.
- And we will, of course. - Doesn't sound like it to me.
Sounds like you're just covering your arses.
I think maybe I should have my union rep here.
No-one's accusing you of anything.
Or trying to apportion blame.
We're just trying to establish the time-line
- ahead of the inquest. - And I've told you.
I gather a friend of yours arrived with your baby son
during the final stages of Mrs Osbourne's labour.
I don't know. Who told you that?
No, but she had already given birth.
Look, I... I shouldn't have even been there.
I was just helping out cos we were short-staffed.
My friend had come to drop Ben off, that is all.
So you had your own baby with you on the ward
during your shift?
Well, strictly speaking my shift was over, so...
Think that could have distracted you?
No.
Geraldine, the senior midwife, took him straight off me
and I went straight back in to check on Mrs Osbourne.
No, I was not distracted and I don't know why
you're trying to make out that it was my fault.
Just go there where the ambulance is!
DEV Will I be all right parking?
She's all right. Nearly there now.
- Dad, I need the loo. - Wait a couple of minutes.
He's pooed his pants!
Quick as you can, pull up there!
This van reeks!
All right. Just stop here.
I know, I know, darling. I've just gotta get you out.
You can't park there, mate.
This girl's hurt her arm. It might be broken.
You still can't park it there.
Can you help with our Zack? He's a bit heavy for Sam.
I can't wait for Jas's scan!
- Sam, come on. - Dev, tell him!
I just have. But what can I do?
We're still early, right? Two minutes, tops.
- Dev! - Just wait here. Two minutes.
I'm seriously gonna kill that man!
OK.
A&E? Excuse me, is A&E anywhere?
Do you know where A&E is?
- It's left, Rick. - Left? Down here?
Down here. Down here.
Sorry, mate. It's that way. Back that way, sorry.
Come on. Come on, that way.
This way. Sorry. We're nearly there now.
- Are you sure? - Yeah.
Keep going. You're all right.
Mm.
This... this is really interesting.
It's an oil and acrylic mix. I've added texture there
- with sand and tile webbing. - I love the colours.
It's just the sort of thing we're looking for.
Could you do me something like this, only bigger?
A statement piece, really bold, really bright,
maybe a ten by eight?
I could absolutely do that.
Money-wise, tell me if you think I'm wide of the mark
but I was hoping for around six?
- Thousand? - Yeah.
- Well that... that's... - You were expecting more?
Right, OK. Would eight be nearer the mark?
Absolutely bang on.
- Nathan! Nathan! - That will be my partner...
She's started. Maxine just rang.
She's seven centimetres! We need to get down there.
Oh, erm, seems like we're going to have to go.
Not got time to get changed to meet my son.
I've not finished the nursery curtains.
I knew we wouldn't be ready.
Erm, if I leave you a key, you can measure up?
Yeah.
Where's the aromatherapy candle?
I put something down. I know where it is and you move it...
Oh, it's here!
Press A on the door pad, the alarm will just set itself.
Fine. Don't worry. I know what it's like.
I was panicking when my girlfriend went into labour.
We need to stop at a shop and get flowers and a card.
Andrew! Will you shut up?
It's Simon. I'm gonna have to get this.
Whatever. Do what you have to do.
OK. Hi.
Hey, yeah, I had to call. I've got a commission!
Simon, that's great. Well done.
Listen, can I call you later?
They're actually gonna pay me eight grand!
- That's really good. - Yeah, he's loaded.
You should see his apartment.
He's the son of the woman that Mum spoke to
- at the golf club. - That's amazing.
Yeah, he's just left me to measure up.
Him and his partner are gonna have a baby
and the girl's just gone into labour.
But this could be the start of something really big.
He's other properties he does interior designs for as well.
Si, listen, I'm really gonna have to go.
- Where are you? - Manchester.
I've come up to see Kyle. He's not happy on his course.
I want to know what's going on.
Oh, right. Well, you never said.
Yeah, well, you left so early in the morning,
I didn't have a chance.
- What about the interview? - What interview?
Well, the one you said you were going for.
Oh, yeah, yeah.
They cancelled. Said they didn't want to see me again.
Oh, great. That sounds like they're gonna give you the job.
Or they've decided I'm not right for it
and don't want to waste their time.
Listen, Si, I've really got to go. Kyle's here now, so...
Oh, right. Well, give him my best.
Yeah, I will.
- Love you. - You, too.
Good news?
Yeah, yeah, I think so.
- You OK? - Not really, no.
I'm a bloody terrible liar.
Can't remember what I've said to him from one minute to the next.
I told him I had a job interview last night.
Now he thinks I've got the bloody job.
Well, you have got a job. Your old job.
Good salary, holiday pay, car when you want it.
I do want my old job back, seriously. God, it's so hard.
I just don't want it to be like this.
- Like what? - Torn, lying. It's horrible.
You told him the truth. We're here to see Kyle.
He's your son.
I just failed to mention that I was here with you.
You don't have to tell him everything.
- Did he ask? - No.
Well, then.
But we both know where this is headed, Ray.
Thank you.
Did the money come into your bank?
Yes, thank you.
It's just the first part of your settlement.
The rest should be in by the end of the month.
Thanks, Ray.
So have you started looking at houses?
No, I haven't had time.
To tell you the truth, I've been confused.
What about?
About everything, about what to do...
We should really stop this, Ray. It's not fair.
Stop what? We're not doing anything.
We're simply trying to work out
where things went wrong between us.
Don't you think we owe that to ourselves?
To our kids? For God's sake, we were inseparable for 20 years.
It was Ray and Roanna, Roanna and Ray.
Don't beat yourself up about
something that's perfectly natural.
Hey.
Oh, look at you two. Get a room!
Son!
So. What's going on here then?
- Sorting a few things out. - That's great news.
This is Lydia.
Hiya. You all right?
I'm Ray, Kyle's dad.
- Hiya. - We're on the same course.
Hi, Lydia. Pleased to meet you.
Hiya. You, too.
Can you shift this van right now, please?
I can't shift anything. I'm expecting twins.
I don't care if you're expecting quads,
this bay is reserved for ambulances.
Charming.
He's taken the bloody keys.
Right.
Doylem!
Her weight's a little under what it should be
and it's the same for her height...
I know, I know.
She's a bit behind in her development.
But I'm very pleased to say
I've no major concerns at this time.
You've nothing to worry about.
Overall, she's doing really well
and I'm confident she'll soon catch up.
Oh, my God. Can't believe it, thank you.
Not a problem.
I was um... Well, I was expecting bad news.
I... I can't wait to tell my husband.
Hey...
Tell Daddy. Tell Daddy when we get home.
Mate, I'm gonna have to go. I'm gonna be in so much shit.
Oh, yeah, sorry, Dev. Thanks for everything.
What would I have done without you?
Will you be all right getting back?
Yeah. I'll ring Diane again in a minute.
She'll be on her way home soon, so she'll turn her phone on.
Listen, I hope Jas's scan goes all right,
and the babies are hanging on in there.
They will be. Fingers crossed.
I'll ring you when I'm leaving. If you're still here...
No, mate, we'll be fine. You go.
- Thanks, pal. - Yeah, no worries.
I think he's frightened of Jasmin.
Nah. He just wants what's best for her.
They're having twins. We both know how hard that is.
Mam had a right fat belly when she had Hope and Zack.
It's not a fat belly. She had a baby in there.
- Is she all right? - We'll have a much better idea
when we get the X-ray results
but it looks like a greenstick fracture.
We'll look after her.
When will we be able to take her home?
Your daughter's gonna need a plaster cast.
No, she's not my daughter. I was just looking after her.
- Right. - I'm his daughter.
Yeah. It's my wife. She's a child-minder
and I was looking after Mia when she was out.
I see. She might need some sedation
to manipulate the bone back into alignment
and we'll need her parents' consent for that.
All right. Bloody hell...
Erm, I think I left her number on the fridge door at home.
Er, no, my wife, she's here. She'll have it.
She's in the children's department with our baby girl.
Hope's having her assessment.
That's why my dad's looking after us.
Yeah.
OK, so if you'd all like to follow me.
OK. Can you just grab that for us, Ellie?
Are you all right?
- Yeah. - All right.
Over here. Come on, son.
Shit!
Have you seen my wife, mate? She was in t'van.
She had a row with t'car park attendant and went inside.
Think she got tired of waiting.
I'm not gonna be able to move it with that on t'windscreen.
Why didn't you say anything?
Told you not to park it there.
Sitting there eating your sandwich...
Doesn't even bloody come off.
Vicky...
Hiya. I saw you were booked in for your scan. How are you?
Pissed off with Dev. He raced off with Rick and left me here.
I had this barney with the car park attendant.
- What time's your scan? - Now.
He knows how nervous I am about it.
If he's not back in time, I'll come in with you.
- Thank you. - Hey. How did she get on?
Brilliant. Dr Inman said he's no concerns
and she's doing really well.
Honestly, it was such a relief,
I could have flung my arms around him and kissed him.
- That's great news. - Yeah.
I just hope both of mine are all right as well.
There we go...
I did the right thing. I brought her in as fast as I could.
Could you explain how the injury happened?
- I told you. - Well, now you can tell me.
Well, I didn't really see it.
She was playing upstairs and she fell off the bed.
She was trying to jump like me and Sam.
You were with her all the time?
- Yeah. - We both were.
You say your wife's a registered child-minder?
Yeah. She has been for the best part of a year now.
My nana comes and helps her, sometimes.
Have you been DBS checked?
- I don't know what that is. - A police check to make sure
you're fit to look after children.
Oh, no, no. Well, I don't need to be.
I'm not the one looking after 'em.
It's... well, normally it's my wife.
I was helping out for a few hours.
And now we have an injured three-year-old
without a parent or guardian
and no contact details for them.
That's why I keep telling you to call my wife!
She's in the children's clinic with our little girl.
Want me to see if I can find her?
No, stay there.
I don't think you realise how serious this is, Mr Manning.
I didn't believe it when she told me.
Neither did I at first. It seemed unreal.
I mean, one minute she was sat up in bed laughing
and then the next she'd gone.
You're frightening me to death.
Aw, sorry, Jas.
Listen, I must've delivered thousands of babies
and I have never lost a mother once, never.
And I hope to God I never lose one again.
There has to be a proper inquest and everything.
I've had to be interviewed.
Oh, that must have been awful.
They go over and over it.
I suppose the Trust has to decide
what's best for the hospital.
I just... I just hope it wasn't something I did.
No, don't... don't be silly.
Look, I've... I've gotta go.
I've left Rick at home with all the kids.
Oh, I totally forgot.
He's over in A&E with that girl you look after.
Yeah, she's hurt her arm.
We're on our way to t'hospital. Call us when you get this.
- It reeks. - Don't worry about that.
Don't worry, we're nearly there now.
Shit, Rick! What have you done now?
We should've waited for the lift.
I can't wait for the lift, it's too slow.
The pain's getting worse!
I thought this epidural thing was supposed to be doing summat?
You've not had it in long, love.
You should start getting some relief any minute, sweetheart.
Only us! Is everything all right?
Bloody hell, cabaret's arrived...
- Who rang you? - Sorry, love.
How's the baby?
Baby and Mummy are doing fine.
I'm not, I'm in bloody agony!
Got here as fast as we could. Anything we can do?
- Have you given her anything? - Er, yeah.
She's had an epidural, gas and air, diamorphine,
everything she can take.
It's very bright in here. Do you not think it should be darker
- for when t'baby comes out? - No,
cos I have to be able to see what I'm doing.
- How are you both? - Nervous.
Don't know what you're nervous about.
It's me who has to shove this thing out of my fanny!
Is she OK?
8.5 centimetres.
Epidural should kick in any minute.
- Well, it hasn't yet! - I know what'll help.
Jasmine and neroli. I couldn't remember where I'd put it.
It's brilliant. You won't believe how relaxing it is.
Oh, that'll be loads better.
You can't burn that in here.
It's health and safety. We've got gas canisters.
We got you these.
Oh, I'll take them. I'll find you something.
- They're beautiful. - Thank you.
Why don't we just give her a bit of a breather, you know?
Just until the epidural starts working.
She'll be feeling loads better then.
Be nice. Back in a tick.
Babies can go quiet when they're getting ready to be born.
It doesn't mean there's anything wrong.
Let's just see what the consultant says, OK?
Sorry, baby, sorry.
I've been waiting round t'other side.
- What for? - I... I don't know.
Cos I forgot it was this side. And I had to move the van
and try and scrape that notice off t'windscreen.
Are you gonna be all right now?
Yeah, thanks for waiting with me.
No, it's no problem. I'll call you tonight, OK?
Cheers, Vicky.
Sorry, just...
One mum died last week after she'd given birth.
Oh, God. You're not worrying about that now, are you?
- It's serious, Dev. - How are you feeling?
It says "bearable discomfort" in the book I read.
It doesn't look like that to me.
They're not gonna say it's excruciating agony, are they?
Nobody would ever have a baby!
- How's she getting on? - 8.5 centimetres
and she's had an epidural.
Great. So everything's going according to plan, then?
She don't want her in there.
- Really? Why not? - Somebody died t'other day
while she were looking after 'em. Our Shelly were here.
Well, I'm not surprised then.
You mean she died while she was in labour?
After she'd given birth.
Terrible! Did the baby live?
- Yes, the baby lived. - Well, that's not too bad.
Oh, Andrew!
I meant for the dad, for the woman's husband.
Shall we just go back inside?
- I don't know. - She's gonna be a bit yet,
cos epidurals slow everything down.
But if you sit quietly and say nowt, you might be all right.
We'll do that.
I've just got to go somewhere. I'll be back soon.
Don't worry, we won't let her die.
So this is nice.
So are you gonna come back with us, Kyle?
No, I think we'll hang around if that's all right.
Yeah, of course.
I've got loads of revising to do.
We've got our first exams coming up.
But er, listen,
it's great to see that you two are getting on all right.
- We're trying our best. - That's fantastic.
Lovely to see you, Mum,
and I'm definitely home next holiday,
so we'll catch up properly.
Of course. Nice to meet you, Lydia.
- You, too. - Thanks, Dad.
- See you. - Bye!
- I don't understand. - Neither do I.
I swear to God he was in pieces on the phone.
He was packing it all in,
but I suppose he met the lovely Lydia
and that's what love does for you.
I'll get the bill.
What were you thinking, letting her jump on the bed?
- She's three! - It wasn't Dad's fault.
She was just jumping, then she fell off.
- Should've been watching her. - I was watching Ben and Zack.
I haven't got eyes in the back of my head.
You have to grow 'em when looking after other kids.
I knew it'd be my fault.
What am I gonna tell her mam?
- I don't know. - Mr and Mrs Manning?
Rita Milligan, Social Services.
I am so sorry, Mrs Milligan, this is not how it looks.
As I'm sure you already know,
the hospital Social Care Worker called us
in relation to a child protection issue.
No, this is not a child protection issue.
My husband just...
A child was left in your care, Mrs Manning.
A child you were paid to look after
under licence from the local authority.
However, you left her alone with your husband.
Look, it were me, all right? I told Diane to leave.
Our daughter had an appointment here this morning.
Diane didn't wanna go, but I made her
cos she was worried.
What made you qualified
to look after somebody else's child?
I didn't know you needed qualifications
to look after a child! When I was a kid,
my mum used to go door knocking to see if any of the neighbours
could look after us when she went to work.
Fortunately things have changed.
I'm afraid I am going to have to report this.
Great.
OK, then, let's see what we can see.
The fluid levels are looking good,
pretty much where I'd expect them to be,
so that's encouraging.
- I just need to check... - What is it?
It looks like we have some chorioamniotic separation.
Is that... is that bad?
It just means that part of the placenta
has separated from the wall of the uterus.
Every bloody time we come in here...
What else is gonna go wrong?
That's it, you. You're having a vasectomy.
What? How's it my fault?
There it is. Baby A.
Oh, Jas, look at that. Its heart beating.
That's good. Strong. Nice and steady.
And here is Baby B.
I can't see the heartbeat. I can't hear anything.
Let's keep looking. It's a little crowded in there.
- I can't... - Ssh, ssh, ssh...
And another good heartbeat.
Oh, yes! Yeah!
I told you! Little fighters, the Sidwar twins.
I'm trying to see t'baby.
If you still want to know their sex, I can tell you now.
You know what, I don't know why I ever cared about that.
They're healthy, that's all that matters.
That's why I married him.
I do love you sometimes.
- Just not all the time. - Not when you drive me mad.
I love you.
So the laser worked then?
Well, from what I can see here, yes, it has.
- Thank you. - What about the placenta?
It doesn't require immediate action
but we will keep a really close eye on you.
- I love you. - I love you.
Oh, I got it all over my bloody hand. Sorry.
He's excited. I can't believe it.
It's your dad here. I'm bloody proud of you.
So what about when your mum looks after the kids?
She's on the licence and she's been checked.
My friend drew a picture on her pot.
We could do that tomorrow and put sparkles on it.
She might not be here tomorrow, love.
I forgot to ask. What did they say about Hope?
She's here.
What the hell's she done?
I'm sorry. It's broken,
but they didn't have to give her an anaesthetic to set it.
My poor little baby.
It's not as bad as it looks. It's er...
It's a broken bloody arm! That's bad enough!
What the hell happened?
- She fell off the bed. - It was an accident.
I was looking after her. It's my fault.
I don't pay you to look after my daughter. Where were you?
I was here. I had to take Hope for an appointment.
But it could've happened when I was with her.
I'm sorry. You have to bring her back in six weeks
to get the pot taken off.
Bloody great.
- I'm really sorry. - You're sorry?
My daughter's in plaster.
God knows how long I'll have to take off work for this.
- She's a bit cross. - She certainly is.
It wasn't Dad's fault, though.
Can I just say that you were dead brave in there?
I know I was.
We should phone home, give them the good news.
And go somewhere and have summat to eat.
I right fancy some pickled gherkins.
And we can go on our own without our mums.
Hey, Rick! Everything all right with the little girl?
Broken arm. She's got it in plaster.
Oh, shit. Poor little thing.
We had a run-in with her mother.
I had a barney with the car park attendant.
Did you tell her it was an accident?
Course we did.
Did you know you've gotta have qualifications
- to look after kids? - No, I...
Yeah.
Looks like I'm gonna be reported to the council.
- Diane, I'm so sorry. - What are they gonna do?
Oh, probably read me the riot act.
Anyway, the most important thing is Hope's all right.
Yeah, and so are both my twins.
Aw, that's great news.
- I'm starving! - Yeah, me too, mate.
How about we grab summat to eat?
Ah, we can't. We can't afford it, pal.
It's just Jas could do with a break from the mothers.
Why don't you come to ours? I'll make you summat.
- You sure? - We haven't enough baby seats.
We'll have to cadge a lift anyway.
I'm not sure we can take Ben, in case it's illegal.
He's in enough trouble leaving Amber in t'van.
Yeah, all right, Jas.
Don't keep bringing it up.
Why don't me and Zack go with you?
- Yeah, OK. - Yeah?
- All right? - All right, then, let's go.
That's great news about Hope, though.
Yeah. And about the twins.
Cheers, thanks.
You didn't make it up about Kyle being depressed
- and wanting to come home? - No. Why would I do that?
So we could travel to Manchester together.
- You did, didn't you? - No.
Someone told them about Diane turning up.
Well, it weren't me.
Did they give you any idea what'll happen next?
I'm trying not to think about it
till after the coroner's hearing.
There's something wrong with Shelly.
I don't think the epidural's working.
OK, sweetheart, I'm coming.
That's it, that's it. Go on, take another big breath.
I am!
The more you breathe in the easier it'll get.
That's what it said on the DVD we sent you.
I didn't watch the bloody DVD!
What's the matter? Are you getting no relief at all?
It's killing me! Where's me mam?
I don't know, she headed off somewhere.
There's still plenty in there. Who did it?
- Jane. - She's a crap anaesthetist.
I'm just gonna check on you, see what's going on.
Just let your knees flop to the side, sweetheart.
You all right there, darling?
If you just pop them to the side like that, darling.
- Put your feet together... - I can do it meself, thanks.
No offence, but she's sorting me out.
I was just trying to help you.
I thought your legs might have gone numb.
Well, they haven't yet.
Why do I have to have two midwives?
Right. You don't.
It's all right. Sorry. Excuse me.
There was no need for that. She was just trying to help.
Someone died when she were looking after 'em.
Are you all right, love?
She's just a kid, she doesn't know what she's saying.
She knows exactly what she's saying and maybe she's right.
Maybe I am a terrible midwife.
Maybe it's my fault Helen died.
Now you stop that right now. That's absolute rubbish!
I think I'm gonna pack it in.
You're bloomin' not. I don't want to hear you
saying anything like that ever again. Hear me?
You're a brilliant midwife, one of the best
and I've seen plenty in my time.
- You were born to do this. - I don't think so, Geraldine.
She's not had it, has she?
She hasn't started pushing yet.
She'd have killed me. I got lost.
- This place is a maze. - I've gotta get back in.
You go finish your break and don't think about it.
I can't think about anything else.
Oh...
Where the hell have you been?
I'm sorry. I were popping out for a ciggie
when I saw this lass being brought in
who'd collapsed in Trinity Centre.
A nurse asked me to go with them.
They thought it might be Louie's mam.
Wanted me to see if it was the lass
I saw leaving the toilet before I found him.
Was it her?
I only saw her for a few seconds.
It were hard to tell. It might've been.
Anyway, sorry, love. How are you doing?
It bloody hurts, but this pipe thing is good.
All my birthing mums love the gas and air.
Can you feel that?
Yeah, I can feel every bloody thing!
I'm sorry. It looks like the epidural hasn't taken.
It happens sometimes.
- Why me? - Can you do it again?
No, she's nearly there now
and I reckon she's ready to push
- with this next contraction. - It hurts, Mam!
I know, darling, but you're doing so well.
Get this bloody thing out!
- It's not a thing... - I wouldn't, love.
Can you feel another one coming?
Yeah.
Knees up, chin down. That's it and push.
Push, Shelly! Right, push!
- Push it, Shelly, push! - That's it. Don't give up.
You can do it, love!
- I can't do it any more. - Lovely.
Know what?
I think I can see a bit of his head.
Is it all right if they have a look?
- Whatever. Where's my pipe? - There you go, love.
There, look. There.
Come on...
- That's it, sweetheart. - Oh, God. I feel a bit...
Nathan? Are you all right?
Just rest a minute till the next one.
You OK?
It's OK.
It's OK. Just take a minute, yeah?
Yeah. Yeah.
It's OK.
You know, I've read the books and I watched the DVDs,
but you don't...
They don't quite prepare you for the real thing.
No. I mean, it's all just so...
It's only natural.
It's OK to be a bit nervous about it. It's a big thing.
But listen, it's also an amazing one.
Yeah I... I know, I know. It's just...
It's all suddenly very real.
Honestly, it's OK to panic a bit about it.
But as soon as you get your little boy in your arms,
it'll all be worthwhile.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
Look, I can't imagine life without my Ben.
He's the best thing that ever happened to me.
You'll love being a daddy.
- I'm sorry. - It's OK.
It's all right. It's gonna be OK, all right?
- Yeah, sorry. - It's all right.
It's OK. It's all right.
OK, sweetheart, keep pushing, keep pushing.
I can't do it any more.
- Yes, you can. - I'm exhausted!
- Feeling better? - Yes, you can.
Tuck your chin into your chest again. Come on, love.
You should be crowning with this next contraction.
The head'll be out.
Come on. You can do it!
- Push. - Just one more big push!
That's it, love, that's it!
Keep going, keep going. Keep pushing.
- Nearly there. - This is incredible!
- I can't watch... - I'm getting it all.
Small breaths, pant... That's it.
In and out, small shallow breaths. That's it.
His head's out! Oh, my God!
There we go...
Oh, my God...
Yes, here he is...
There you go. Beautiful.
He's here. Nathan, he's here!
Just gonna get a towel now. Just gonna get a towel...
Ah, come on. Let's... aw...
He's beautiful.
We did it, Nathan. We did it.
We? Excuse me, I did it!
Of course you did!
He's so beautiful.
Aw, sweetheart. There you go.
Aw, look at his little face.
He's just gorgeous.
You've something to smile about now it's all over, Shelly.
Yeah, no more debt and no more Ten Ton Tessie.
Did we tell you we're thinking about calling him Sebastian?
Sebastian? That's a bit posh, innit?
Well, we like it.
Right, who's gonna hold baby
while I take Shelly's blood pressure?
Me! I want to hold him.
- Careful with him. - I'll be careful.
Come on. Come on...
How are you feeling, sweetheart?
I dunno, really. Glad I'm still alive.
Well, you were amazing. You just try and relax
and if you need anything, let me know.
Ohh...
Right, shall...
shall we take Sebastian and leave you in peace?
What? You're not taking him now.
- Shelly? - No, it's too soon.
I've only just had him.
If you want a few more minutes...
Take your time, lovely. There's no rush.
Yeah, I mean, we can wait until later
when you're ready to leave, take him then?
I don't think she'll be leaving tonight.
Her blood pressure's a little high for my liking.
- Is she all right? - She'll be fine
but I'd like to keep her in till morning,
let the doctor have a look at her before she goes home.
And it'll give us a chance to get the baby all checked out.
You can pick him up tomorrow.
Oh, one night can't hurt.
Trust me, once he starts crying,
you'll wish she'd kept him longer. Come on then...
Whee!
Right, OK, erm...
We'll see you guys tomorrow.
Lovely.
Bye-bye, my beautiful little boy.
- Bye. - See ya.
It'll give you a bit of thinking time.
Are you having second thoughts, love?
I dunno.
Excuse me, Geraldine, do you know where Vicky is?
Yeah, she finished about ten minutes ago.
Is everything all right?
Fine. The Trust have made their decision.
I just wanted to let her know.
She might still be in the staff room.
Thanks, love.
You all right?
His mam makes me this gunk every morning
and she sits there and watches me drink it, doesn't she?
Yeah, it looks like snot.
Has she been at yours since you had Amber?
They went for a bit.
But they came back again
when they found out I was having twins.
Oh, that'll be Vicky for Ben.
I'll get it.
They're only trying to help and Amber loves them to bits.
They're driving me mad.
Rita Milligan and Dave Carter. Can we come in, please?
Er, yeah. We've got guests but yeah, come through.
- Diane, it's er... - What is it?
Can we speak privately?
It's all right, these are my friends.
- We'll go. - It's fine, stay there.
Do you have any children in your care at the moment?
Just my own and Ben. His mam's picking him up any minute.
I'm sorry to have to tell you
but your husband didn't pass the DBS check.
You really should have informed us he has a criminal record.
Great. Stuck with that for the rest of my pissing life.
It's not like it was a minor offence. It was armed robbery.
Excuse me, can I just say summat?
No, no. It's not some kind of weapon.
It was my car keys and headphones. All right?
Look, what have you come here to tell me?
Under the circumstances
and in light of your husband's criminal record,
the council have decided to revoke
your child-minding licence.
We'll have to wait here till Ben's mother arrives.
I don't believe it.
Thanks for all your posts today.
It's really helped a lot.
Put that away now. Food's out, Emily's asleep.
Nearly done.
Gotta go, cos my gorgeous man has brought home food,
but it's great to know I'm not on my own.
And that some of you out there are worried about
handing your baby over to someone else to look after, too.
But it's true, some of us can't afford not to.
Anyway, that's all for now. I'll keep you posted.
Ssh, ssh, ssh... Come on, darling.
Come on, darling...
Come on.
I know she's gonna change her mind.
She can't, Andrew. We've already paid her three grand.
If you go near her
or make her feel uncomfortable, I will kill you.
- Where's Mum? - I don't know.
I've been trying to get in touch with her all day.
I knew this were coming. You wanna adopt him, don't you?
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