INT. DOUG'S CAR - NIGHT
Doug is in his car, looking over at the Newmans as they enter their house. He gets out his phone and dials in a number.
Doug: (speaking into phone) Yeah, I've finally found them.
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INT. DOUG'S CAR - NIGHT
Doug is in his car, looking over at the Newmans as they enter their house. He gets out his phone and dials in a number.
Doug: (speaking into phone) Yeah, I've finally found them.
Ooh what is this Doug up too. Can't wait to find out what juicy history he has on the Newmans.
:rotfl::rotfl: How funny was Val and Chris.. fantastic writing.. Love it
And what is Doug up to???
INT. MANSFIELD'S HOUSE - DAY
Nick walks into the living room flicking through the post, he picks out one letter and opens it.
Nick: We've got our first apointment with the councillor coming up...
Vicky: Councillor!?
Nick: About the post natal depression...
Vicky: O thought we were going to deal with this by ourseleves?
Nick: As much as I'd like to, we need professional help if we're gonna get through this...
Vicky: I don't know babe, I don't think I want strangrs judging me as a mother...
Nick: They wont judge you, it's their job, they deal with women like you every day of the week...
Vicky: I don't think I can face telling a total stranger that I'm a faiure of a mom...
Nick: You're not a failure...
Vicky: It feels like it.
Nick: Don't worry about it, I'll be here with you every step of the way.
He holds her hand supportively as she fights back the tears.
EXT. DEVON ROADSIDE - DAY
Scott's car is pulled up on a laybay, down the road from the college. Him and Charlie are snogging in the car.
He pulls away and lights up a cigarette.
Scott: We best be getting to college soon...
Charlie: But I'm having fun here...
Scott: Jacqui'd kill me if she found out I was wagging lessons...
Charlie: What's the deal with her eh?
Scott: She's just over protective...
Charlie: But she isn't even your mom!
Scott: Yeah but I have a lot of respect for her.
Charlie: What about your real mom, she still around?
Scott: Yeah she lives in London, but we never see her.
Charlie grabs Scott's hand.
Charlie: I know what it's like not to have a mom around. It's hard.
Scott: We've got used to it...we know we can't see her
Charlie: Why not?
Scott: It's...
Charlie: Let me guess, "complicated", god Scott you drive me crazy, but you're such an enigma...
Scott: Let's keep it that way yeah?
They share a moment of comfortable silence as he smokes his cigarette.
Charlie: Since mom died it's been really hard. I mean Dad tries to be there for me, but he's always got his mind elsewhere. And Aunty Tan does her best to look after me, but it's not the same ya know?... I dunno I just feel as though noone's really there for me...
Scott: Don't worry, becuase I am...
Scott leans in and kisses Charlie, a smile appears on her face.
INT. BAYMOORE HOLIDAY VILLAGE - DAY
Nick walks into the office.
Nick: How are things?
Rachel: Everything's fine, not many people booking in but it's not the season really at the moment. I'll get on to promoting some getaway break deals first thing in the morning!
Nick: Thanks for all this.
Rachel: Don't worry, it's what I'm paid for.
Nick: No I mean, most managers wouldn't put in all the effort you do.
Rachel: If your gonna do a job might aswell do it properly, besides you’re a mate Nick, I want everything right for once!
Nick: Thanks.
Rachel: How did the session go?
Nick: It wasn't easy..
Rachel: I can’t imagine it would be, it must be dreadful to have to go through that after nine months of carrying, I can’t imagine how she’s feeling!
Nick: Nor can I. I don’t understand why she is the way she is, but she’s not the first and she wont be the last, I just have to be there for her and see it through.
Rachel: If you ever need someone to chat to, I'm here for you. :)
Nick: Thanks, I appreciate it. :)
EXT. LOCAL CINEMA - NIGHT
Luke and Claire come out of the cinema, holding hands.
Claire: I've had a lovely time. :)
Luke: The night is still young yet!
Claire: Are you trying to seduce me!?
Luke: Of course not, it's only our second date! What kind of man do you think I am!?
Claire: I suppose I can hope for third time lucky then..
Luke: Who knows...but your a really great girl you know that? I really enjoy your company. :)
Luke and Claire lean in and share an intimate kiss.
Luke: What about one for the road!?
They both head off to a bar holding hands, smiles beaming on both their faces.
Nick.. please stay away from Rachel.. it is the last thing Vicky needs.. Great work again guys
INT. RED RUM PUBLIC HOUSE - DAY
Amy is sat in the nursery that she and Patrick had done up for Lynne's baby. Emotional, she sits by the cot, looking through a box of baby clothes and toys.
Patrick: What are you doing in here Amy, it's almost time to open up...
Amy: Just give me a few minutes Patrick
Patrick walks in and snatches the box off her.
Patrick: You should stop tormenting yourself like this Amy, it's not healthy!
Amy: Give them me back!
Patrick: We've got to get rid of it all...
Amy: No! We can't!
Patrick: They're no use to us now!
Amy: Thanks Patrick, rub salt into the wounds why don't you? :rolleyes: Am i not aloud a glimmer of hope!? That one day, I might actually get a baby!
Patrick: I'm just being realisitic Amy!
Amy: Well you take take your realtity elsewhere, becuase I don't want to face it at the moment!
Amy grabs the box back off him, picks up one of the baby grows and sniffs it. Patrick leaves the room, annoyed yet concerned.
INT. NEWMAN'S HOUSE - DAY
Hannah and Andonis are sat in the living room doing some work.
Hannah: Man I need a break from this, how on earth does he expect us to understand it all!?
Andonis: God knows...
Andonis gets up and walks around the room to stretch his legs. He notices a family picture on the mantlepiece, in it is a little girl.
Andonis: Who's that?
Hannah: (Sad) My little sister Lucy...
Andonis: Does she live with you're mom?
Hannah: No, she was Jacqui's...
Andonis: What h....?
Hannah: She died...
The room falls silent with this revealation. Andonis sits down beside her.
Andonis: I'm sorry....was she ill?
Hannah: House fire...
Andonis: Oh god Han', i'm so sorry...
Hannah: It's not fair, the way she was taken so young, she wasn't meant to get hurt...
Andonis: What do you mean?
Hannah: Erm, just ignore me...I think you'd better go...
Andonis: Why? What's up?
Hannah: I don't want to talk about it, it's too upsetting...
Andonis: I'm sorry...
Hannah: Yeah. You've said. Just go, okay!?
Andonis picks up his things and leaves. Once alone Hannah bursts into tears.