INT. Casualty Department, The Royal.
[Tom is rushed through on a trolley, sparking memories in Jill's mind of Gordon after his stabbing]
[The nurses attend to Tom's burns and cuts as Gordon steps into his role as lead consultant]
Dr Williams [pompously]: I thought you were retired, Dr Ormerod.
Gordon: This is my son, Dr Williams. I would be grateful if you would allow me…
Dr Williams: Of course, I understand. [exits]
Gordon: Thank you. [checking Tom's pulse] pulse is weak.
Nurse Lewis: Cross matched blood, Doctor.
Gordon: Come on, Tom!
Nurse Lewis: Pulse is thready, doctor. Resus on standby.
Gordon: No, Tom. You're not leaving us. [he checks Tom's vitals for abnormalities] there must be something…
Nurse Lewis: Pulse is….
Gordon [starts CPR] : come on Tom!
[Tom's pulse gradually returns to normal]
Gordon: Thank goodness. Well done everyone. [stands back] Jill…
Jill: Gordon, I've never seen you look so determined.
Gordon: I've never had to save my son before.
Jill: I know. [rubs his arm]
Gordon: What a day, Jill. [sighs deeply] It's a miracle this hospital is still standing.
Jill: Tom will be alright, won't he?
Gordon: We'll have to keep him under observation, but yes…
Jill: When I saw him being rushed through…
Gordon: I know. I saw it in your eyes.
Jill: He looked like you, Gordon. Just as I saw you that day you were stabbed.
Gordon: Jill. [he holds her close]
Jill: I'm sorry, I know you'll think its ridiculous…but…
Gordon: No, Jill. I know how frightened you were.
Jill: To see Tom looking so vulnerable…it brought it all back. But he does have some truth in what he said.
Gordon: What do you mean?
Jill: He's yours, Gordon. He's so like you, he didn't hesitate to rush into danger…to save Cassie.
Gordon: I saved Cassie. [he realises]
Jill: Tom is meant to be with Cassie, Gordon.
Gordon: I think you're right.
[Jill peers through the window]
Jill: He will recover?
Gordon: Yes, in time.
Jill: What about Cassie?
Gordon: I don't know. They took her to the General.
Jill: Shall I give them a call?
Gordon: it might be a good idea. When Tom wakes up he might ask about Cassie.
Jill: Yes. I suppose so. [kisses Gordon] I love you, Gordon.
Gordon: I love you, Jill.
[Jill adjourns to the Matron's office and calls Ashfordly General, who inform her that Cassie is in their Intensive Care unit. She wanders back to Casualty]
Jill: Oh, I was looking for Dr Ormerod?
Nurse Lewis: He's taken his son down to Milner Ward.
Jill: Right. Thank you.
[goes to Milner Ward]
INT. Milner Ward.
[Gordon is at his son's bedside. Jill enters and hesitates at the edge of the bed]
Jill: Cassie is in the Intensive Care unit at Ashfordly.
Gordon: Did they say what was wrong with her?
Jill: No, but they were quite adamant that she needed to stay at the General.
Gordon: Poor girl. Nothing ever went well for the Beatties.
Jill: I might pop over and see her, for Tom's sake.
Gordon: Of course. [Jill turns away] Oh, and Jill…
Jill [turns around by the door]
Gordon: Thank you.
[Jill smiles and leaves]
INT Reception.
[Jill returns from the General optimistic about Cassie's recovery. Cassie's leg has been badly damaged and she will need to have skin grafts and physiotherapy to set it back in its original position but she will recover]
[Jill enters through the main entrance and greets Lizzie and Mandy at the Reception]
Lizzie: Dr Weatherill!
Jill: Yes?
Lizzie: How're they doing?
Jill: Tom should be out in a week or so. Cassie, or rather Nurse Beattie is still at Ashfordly General, but they are optimistic for her recovery.
Mandy: Whoa. That's a relief. We've asked everyone…
Jill: Ah, you must be Mandy?
Mandy: Guilty.
Jill: Gordon's told me a great deal about you. It's good to meet you Mandy, even in these circumstances.
Mandy: Did Dr Ormerod really save his son? [in disbelief]
Jill: Yes he did and Tom saved Nurse Beattie.
Mandy: He did! I knew it!
Lizzie: Ssh, Mandy. [seriously[ Dr Weatherill how is Tom?
Jill: Well, he'll need to be kept here for a few more days but he should recover quickly. I'll make sure he knows that you send your best wishes.
Lizzie: Thanks! It's just like old times here, isn't it?
Jill: Things haven't changed much, I can see. [smiles]
Mandy: I don't know what it was like, but I have to say, there's never a dull moment.
Lizzie: Sound familiar?
Jill: Too familiar, Lizzie.
Mandy: Oh and I made this card, for Tom.
[she hands it to Jill]
Jill: Well, that's very kind of you, Mandy. I'll see that Tom gets it.
Mandy: Please! [Jill leaves. Lizzie gives Mandy a 'look']
Mandy: What? I signed it from all of us.
Lizzie [smiling] Alright I believe you, Mandy. Would you like to take these patient notes to Dr Anderson?
Mandy [enthusiastically]: Oh yes! [reflects] if I must.
[Lizzie hands her the notes]
INT. Dr Anderson's office.
[Mandy knocks on the door and enters the room with the patient notes. Alex is at his desk. Like him, its fairly untidy. Papers are strewn across the desk and his doctorate certificate hangs on the wall at the back of the room. However Alex seems perfectly content. A box labelled computer lays untouched next to the desk.]
Mandy: Dr Anderson?
Alex: Oh, hi Mandy. [looks up from his paperwork]
Mandy: Hi, Lizzie asked me to deliver these to you [hands him the patient notes] I just wanted to say sorry…about having to cancel last night.
Alex: Its okay, Mandy. It was a shock for everyone. I've got to say though, this hospital has the most resilience of anywhere I've ever worked.
Mandy: What I wanted to say is, if the offer's still open…
Alex: Which it is…?
Mandy: Then I'd love to go for a drink with you.
Alex: I'm glad you said that, Mandy. [he smiles] how about tonight?
Mandy: Sounds great. I finish at six.
Alex: I'll see you outside then.
Mandy: Great!
[Mandy leaves]
INT. Reception.
[Mandy reenters Reception]
Lizzie: Somebody's happy?
Mandy: Dr Anderson just asked me out.
Lizzie: Well done [nudges her] he's not a bad sort, really.
Mandy: I kind of like that rough look of his. As much as I like Tom Ormerod, he's too straight-laced.
Lizzie: Well, that's a relief in a way. I was a bit worried…having to tell you…
Mandy: Is it about Cassie?
Lizzie: Looks like they're engaged. Just don't mention it to anyone, will you?
Mandy: Engaged? I thought she was still at Ashfordly?
Lizzie: She is.
Mandy: Well how can she be engaged?
Lizzie: Dr Ormerod asked me to call a jeweller this morning. Put in an order for a ring.
Mandy: It doesn't mean its an engagement ring…could be an eternity ring for his wife.
Lizzie: Well, whatever it is, it cost a small fortune.
Mandy: Let me see?
[Lizzie shows her the note]
Mandy: Bloody hell! Someone's a lucky girl! Did you say Tom's Dad asked you to order this?
Lizzie: Yes, that's right.
Mandy: Then its impossible to tell.
Lizzie: You think he'd fork out that much for his son?
Mandy: Why not? Maybe he feels it's the right thing to do.
[Phone rings. Lizzie and Mandy both grab at it. Mandy gets it]
Mandy: Hello The Royal Free St Aidan's NHS Trust Hospital?
Lizzie [lowly] Keep it short and sweet.
Mandy [scribbles] Right got it. We'll send an ambulance to you as soon as possible. [puts phone down] That was a very worried lady, up on Bulge Hill, apparently a hiker's had a nasty accident.
Lizzie: Bulge Hill? I wouldn't like to be hiking up Bulge Hill.
Mandy: Is that in Elsinby too? I don't recognise it?
Lizzie: No, its Whitby way. The little bay next to Elsinby. Turpin Port, its called.
Mandy: But there's no port there, is there?
Lizzie: Hasn't been for years, me dad used to say that pirates used to smuggle all their goods on Turpin Bay.
Mandy: Wow! [presses buzzer for the ambulance] I'll get an ambulance out to them.
Lizzie: Did they say what kind of injury?
Mandy: Nope, just that a hiker had an accident and needed medical attention.
Lizzie: Ah right. Oh well, they'll be bringing them in anyway.
Mandy: Want a brew?
Lizzie: Absolutely.
[Phone rings. Lizzie allows Mandy to answer]
Mandy: Hello, The Royal? [pause] yes, that's absolutely fine by me, I'll just need to check with my boss. [puts phone on her shoulder to mute] Lizzie, is it okay to connect a call between Ashfordly General and Dr Ormerod?
Lizzie: You sure its Dr Ormerod?
Mandy: That's what he said. Which one does he mean?
[Lizzie takes the phone]
Lizzie: hello, Lizzie Turner, Reception Manager speaking. Oh, I see. Right. Well there's no direct line through to the ward and I believe Mr Ormerod is still under sedation. [mutes the call] Mandy, can you rush down to Milner and see if Tom's awake. It's the Consultant at the General.
Mandy: Is it about Cassie?
Lizzie: Could be, but you'll need to be quick.
Mandy: yes, Lizzie.
[hurries down to Milner]
INT. Milner Ward.
[Tom is still asleep. Dr Ormerod waits by his bedside. Mandy enters the ward]
Mandy: Dr Ormerod, I know this will be pointless but there's a call for Tom from Ashfordly General.
Gordon: Did they say what it was about? [stands carefully]
Mandy: I can only assume its about Cassie. I mean, Nurse Beattie.
Gordon: Quite. Can you transfer the call to Tom's office, I'll receive it there.
Mandy: Yes, sir.
Gordon: And Mandy?
Mandy: Yes?
Gordon: Good work. [smiles]
Mandy: Thanks.