Comment: Set after series 5 episode 10. Jill's just told Gordon about Adam's job proposition. Gordon's not happy, an Jill's confused.
To her it sounded perfect. A new challenge, regular hours at a larger hospital doing something she specialised in.
To him it was a shock. Something he'd not expected. He had it all figured out. Never dreamt Jill would want to leave.. And let her beloved hospital close.
Adam had questioned why she hadn't signed the petition. Gordon had said she simply hasn't had time, but judging by Adam's reaction, he had reason to doubt her. He didn't know at that point Adam had attempted to lure Jill away, offered her what could be called her dream position. Something she'd been working towards for a long time.
Gordon was fighting hard to keep the Royal open, however to him Jill didn't seem bothered. She thought because the DHA had decided to let the hospital close, then that was it.
Her defeatist attitude was proving worrying. He knew she was hormonal, but this was out of character for her. She'd never turned down a fight before. So why now? When the hospital needed her more than ever??
It was almost like she didn't care. Not caring about the hospital that was like her second home.
It was where she met Gordon, the staff who saved him after that car crash which nearly cost him his life.
The same place she'd had so many laughs, shared tears, said goodbyes. Made so many memories here.
So understandably her decision to leave was a surprise. A nasty one at that. A choice that was out of character, almost like she was being forced.
Was it Adam didn't want her back after the birth of their child?
Did Adam see her as a liability or an embarrassment? A working mother carrying on as a fully functioning GP… unheard of in his world. Unheard of and unseen.
After work, Jill explained her reasons. Gordon his. Then she realised.
It was Adam's cunning plan. Get Jill out, and maybe, just maybe, Gordon will follow. Without them the hospital really will fall into disrepair, and close as a result. He had it all planned.
Jill, in Adam's eyes, was the weak link. Knowing full well she would take a couple of months off, he saw it as the perfect opportunity to get rid.
She was embarrassed, and promised Gordon she'd turn down the offer. Hearing his theory made Jill realise he was indeed right, and she had been a victim of Adam's plan to shut down The Royal.
After apologizing, she vowed to help in the fight against Adam and the DHA, giving Gordon the much needed hope he was after.
Noone knew how hard they'd have to fight, but, now with Jill's backing, Adam had a new enemy. One who he failed to palm off.
The Royal would stay open forever.