All Saints (1998) s01e26 Episode Script
Touch and Go
1
Previously on All Saints -
Did I tell you about the technique
Professor Craig uses?
(all) Yes.
Promising surgeon, that one.
Is that so?
Shame he fraternises
with the nurses.
What are you on about?
I know about the baby.
I found the test stick.
It's great.
You don't have to have kids
to leave a legacy.
I'm pregnant.
Pregnant?
I owe you one -
no, several, actually.
He's wonderful, isn't he?
He's a good doctor.
How are you holding up?
I'm alright.
Marguerite, I'm fine.
You don't look fine to me.
Oh, no!
I'm-I'm sorry, Sophie.
Sophie!
TERRI: You're a lifesaver,
thank you.
MARGUERITE: Relax.
You've got five minutes.
MARGUERITE: Relax.
You've got five minutes.
You'll burn yourself out
one of these days.
You'll burn yourself out
one of these days.
How long have you been saying that?
I'll see you later.
Bye.
Oh, dear.
Theresa.
Terri.
You'll forget your head
one of these days.
(groans)
Marguerite. Marguerite!
It's alright, I've got you.
It's okay, it's okay.
CURTAIN OPENS
Doctor will be here in a minute.
All in good time.
You can be waiting ages sometimes.
I don't expect
any special treatment.
You go. You're late already.
I'll wait till the doctor comes.
Since when did I need
somebody to hold my hand?
Besides, I feel fine.
I shouldn't bother them.
You're not going
until you see a doctor.
He may want to admit you
for observation.
I know what he'll say.
I've had something like this before.
When?
Oh, a few weeks ago.
Why didn't you say anything?
I went to the doctor.
He gave me some pills
for blood pressure
and something
to thin the blood or something.
What did he say when you went back?
I didn't.
I felt fine again.
You are impossible.
I do not stand reprimanded.
Tell the doctor
the name of those tablets.
Go!
I'm only two floors up.
Um
..call the Community
and tell the sisters
there's nothing to worry about.
Last but not least,
Mrs Reynolds in seven.
She's the mother of our esteemed
Business Unit Manager.
Connor, be on your toes.
Suck up to BUM's mum. Check.
He's such a creep - Ralph Reynolds.
He was born to be a BUM.
It's not like our leader
to miss handover.
Where is she?
A&E with a friend.
Which you'd know
if you'd arrived on time.
Ah, subtle, Von.
Who is she?
None of your business.
Mine of information, that woman.
Soph?
One of the nuns from where
Terri lives. She took a turn.
Is that it?
That's it.
Oh, hi.
What's up with her this morning?
Working, two kids - tired, I guess.
That's what you've got
to look forward to, Steph.
A good reason to stop at one.
BRON: You could have twins.
Quadruplets!
Sextuplets!
What are the chances
of her popping multiples, Bron?
You should be keeping a book.
Don't you dare.
People, the prof will be here
in a minute.
Make sure his patients are ready.
Ah, Terri?
She's at A&E with a sick friend.
Let her know I need to talk to her.
Sure.
Must be important.
How do you figure that?
He wasn't even curious
who the friend was.
You right, Steph? You look pale.
I feel a bit seedy.
I'll battle on.
Couldn't stand
the morning sickness jokes?
So she's not telling anyone.
You got it.
Can't delay the inevitable.
Sure you're okay?
Really. Fine.
Really. Fine.
TERRI: How's everything?
Very smooth.
TERRI: How's everything?
Very smooth.
How's your friend?
Waiting to be examined.
What's the bed stay?
If she's admitted I want her here.
One free, but it's in a four bed,
all male.
Luke, anyone going home?
Ah, Mrs Adams, maybe.
Okay, let me know.
Will do.
I want to lock off that free bed.
Sophie. Soph!
I'm busy, Peter.
I think we should talk about it.
No.
Mr Burroughs MVA.
No. Wrong ward.
Seventeen?
Nobody's called me about him.
You've got a bed free?
One, but we arranged
I haven't got time for this.
PHONE RINGS
Just a minute.
I was going to call you.
You have to let us know
when someone's coming up.
We've arranged someone for that bed.
Can you hold?
Sister Sullivan.
MVA. Fractured ribs, cracked sternum
and heart irregularities.
24 hours observation
and cardiac monitoring.
Thank you.
What about Sister?
We'll sort that out.
How are you feeling, Mr Burroughs?
A bit lousy.
Bron.
We'll fix you up.
Two.
Mr Burroughs. Good to see
you made it through the system.
I didn't think I had a bed
for a minute.
I'll be in to see you in a minute.
How are you going with Mrs Adams?
I'll know as soon as
the prof's been up.
Okay. Keep me up to date.
Promise.
She must be some friend.
Sister Marguerite was Terri's
headmistress at school.
They live in the same house.
She's kind of like Terri's mum.
You are amazing.
What?
How did you find all that out?
Steve from A&E.
He got it from Sister Marguerite.
I just wonder what it's like,
living as nuns and stuff.
Idle Jewish curiosity.
Oh, well.
I bet you'd kill to know
what the rabbis get up to.
Oh, please!
I'll swap you.
(Scottish accent) Excuse me.
It's my tummy.
You hungry, Mrs Macken?
I could eat Lionel's old boots.
Couldn't I just
No, Deidre,
your operation is at one.
Your stomach HAS to be empty.
So, if Lionel does arrive with
any titbits, the answer is no.
You'll have to frisk him then.
It could be dangerous, Mrs Macken.
I have no willpower.
It's all these years
of starving for my job.
What job was that?
You wouldn't believe me
if I told you.
Try us.
If anybody wants me,
I'll be back in a minute.
Okay.
Three fractured ribs,
cracked sternum.
Orthopaedics problem.
He is on a cardiac monitor, sir.
Well, I don't know how he was
admitted on a cardiothoracic.
You deal with it.
Who's next?
Ah, that's it.
Ron Burroughs is settled.
I'm on my way.
Professor Craig?
Well, Forlano's up to it.
The patient's admitted
under your name.
We've just been through all this.
If you need me
Don't start.
Ron is his patient!
He's showing faith in me.
It's a good thing.
He thinks it's beneath him
so you get it!
Oh, thanks.
You know what I mean.
I didn't mean to sound like that.
Sorry.
Well, Ron Burroughs.
Alright. Two secs.
Bron.
I'm not that sensitive.
(pained cries)
You okay in there?
Oh, Bron.
Steph!
Are you right?
Ah, Terri, good news.
The prof has released Mrs Adams.
Oh, that's great. Thanks so much.
Any word from A&E?
The doctor's with her now.
Luke! Quick!
Let's get her on the gurney.
Am I losing the baby?
I'm not sure.
I'm bleeding.
Try and stay calm.
We'll give you something for pain.
It's all the signs of an ectopic.
Hey, never self-diagnose.
That's easy to say.
Oh, Ben!
I'll call him.
He's got to work night shift.
Okay. I'll tell her.
Is Stephanie alright?
She's on her way downstairs
so I'll know more soon.
Ben's on late shift.
Try ringing him at home.
Got it.
Ectopic?
Yeah, most likely.
Oh, God, I hope not.
Ron Burroughs is waiting.
We should go and see him.
Okay.
Call Joan Martin, say we need
a replacement for Steph.
I'll be ten minutes late.
Sure.
A&E rang.
Your friend's on her way up.
Make that 20.
The day I can't fix
my own bedclothes
is the day I really do
need to be in here.
A lot of fuss about nothing.
Know better than the doctors,
do you?
I feel quite my old self again.
Once the tests come back
and say that, I'll relax.
I have a terrible feeling
that while I am in your domain,
you are going to patronise me
mercilessly.
I wouldn't dare.
Good morning, my sweetness.
Lionel, at last.
I was stopped at the border
and frisked for contraband.
I explained about the food,
so don't ask him.
They're behind in theatre,
so I'll give you your pre-med later.
Did they find the chocolates
in your shoes?
But not the ones
tucked in my undies.
(both laugh)
Laughter.
It's the best medicine.
Lionel was in himself recently.
Is there anything else
I can get from home,
apart from your nightie
and toiletries?
No, not really, dear.
Just my tree.
I'm sorry?
Just my books.
What?
Nothing.
I'll get your books.
They're looking
at the ultrasound now.
Steve will prep you for theatre.
I'm pretty sure
they'll have to go in.
It's an ectopic?
Almost positive.
You may lose the tube.
Sorry.
I'll leave you to it.
Oh, Anna Bronsan, my gyno.
She's on her way.
She'll do the procedure
if it's necessary.
She'll do the procedure
if it's necessary.
She's good.
Yeah, I know.
She's good.
Yeah, I know.
I'll prep her if you like.
It's pretty crazy out there.
You sure?
Yeah, I'd like her to.
It helps. Thanks.
You okay?
Yeah.
I've never had an op before.
The number of times
I've told people not to be afraid.
I won't have to tell you then.
I wish you would.
You're going to be fine.
That sweet Sister Markham?
Mmm-hmm. Just keeled over.
Mrs Stanton thinks
it was an ectopic pregnancy.
She had one.
Oh, you girls
and your delicate bits.
Yeah. A great joy
and a great burden.
(gasping)
Oh, my goodness!
Terri!
Marguerite.
It's alright.
It's okay.
Can you hear me?
You feeling alright?
How are you feeling?
Get off me, you bitch!
Bitch!!
Tell me the name
of the prime minister, Sister.
That bastard.
What's his name?
Why don't we keep the bedclothes on?
There's nothing down there
he hasn't seen before.
You want to look?
Why don't you wait outside?
Mind your own business!
The name of the prime minister?
Keating.
Are you sure?
Sure?
The prime minister, what's his name?
I feel very strange, Theresa.
Could you follow my finger
with your eyes?
How many fingers am I holding up?
Two!
She's gone to theatre?
Yeah, she's on her way.
You have missed some crazy stuff
down here.
Terri's friend just turned into
Linda Blair from The Exorcist.
Connor!
Joke, Jared.
You have a lousy sense of humour!
She's swearing and acting weird.
Makes you wonder,
all that repressed stuff.
For heaven's sake!
The woman has been in the order
most of her life.
First as a missionary,
then a teacher.
There's got to be some explanation
for the technicolour vomit
and the head turning
Could I have a word with you
and Jared, please, Connor?
Serves you right.
Her physical reflexes are normal,
but the erratic mental state
is of concern.
We'll perform a C
and a carotid scan.
Her arteries are diseased?
Yes. That's what brought on
the carotid.
Yes. That's what brought on
the carotid.
We'll move forward
when we've got the test results.
We'll move forward
when we've got the test results.
In the meantime keep her comfortable
and call me if she deteriorates.
I'm sorry, Terri.
Perhaps you'll be less flippant
when you nurse her.
It's distressing
for the other patients.
Of course, we'd like to preserve
Sister Marguerite's dignity.
If you swapped
Of course I will.
Poor woman.
Your son did go to a lot of trouble
to secure this room for you.
Ralph's a good boy.
The only thing I'll miss is Connor.
He's a treat.
Yes, he is.
You paged?
Yeah. Ron's blood pressure is down
from 130 over 80 to 100 over 60.
His heart rate's up from 88 to 106.
Respiratory rate?
Right.
I'm sure it's nothing
to worry about, Mr Burroughs.
How have you been feeling?
Worse. Sort of worn out.
I know it's hard to relax
in a situation like this,
but you've got to try for me, okay?
I'm going to listen to your heart.
Alright, breathe normally.
How's it sound?
Just give me a minute.
Had any pain?
My chest is killing me.
Deep breaths for me now.
I hope Sister Marguerite
didn't upset you.
He thinks we're a pair
of wilting violets.
Being old doesn't mean
we haven't lived.
I've heard language that'd curl
your straight hair, young fella.
Yeah, but not from a nun.
No, not from a nun.
Ah, here she is.
A lovely thing you did,
giving up that room of yours.
What's your trouble, dear?
Oh, women's troubles.
How many times
do I have to tell you?!
I'll let you do it then.
Where's the Jew boy?
Connor will be looking after you.
No, I like the Jew boy.
Where are the other ladies?
You've moved rooms. Do you remember?
Time keeps jumping.
Try and sleep, that will help.
What's going on here?!
I won't argue in front of my staff.
Just put my mother back in her room.
This is a public hospital.
We have single rooms,
not private ones.
Allocated on the basis of need.
Please, don't parrot policy to me.
Look, your position optimised your
mother's chance of a single room,
it did not guarantee it.
Now, Sister Marguerite
Oh, SISTER Marguerite?
A friend, I presume.
My knowing Sister Marguerite
has nothing to do with it.
She disturbed other patients
and suffered loss of dignity.
I will not have my mother sharing.
You have no choice.
We have no singles.
You do yourself no favours.
I don't care about myself.
This isn't over!
Muffled heart sound, BP down.
Tachycardia
and pulse is paradoxical.
Let's take a look at him.
Luke! I need you in here!
Okay. Breathing's deep and slow.
Heart rate 124.
Respirate 34 and is very shallow.
He received a blunt trauma
to the chest?
That's right. MVA.
Fractured ribs and cracked sternum.
He's tamponading.
I want an 18 gauge cannula
with a 50 mil Luer lock syringe.
(presses buzzer)
Come on, nurse, quickly, quickly.
Move it!
Ron Burroughs. He's going to do
a pericardiocentecis.
VON: Can he do that here?!
Flush the cannula and run some
Hartmann's via a blood pump.
What about a chest X-ray?
No, no. There's no time for that!
By the time they get here
he'll be dead.
I want a chest opening set
standing by.
IV morphine five mils.
Professor Craig will drain fluid
out of your chest
that's harming your heart.
Professor Craig is going to
save your life.
There's nothing to worry about,
just a bit of a needlestick.
Are you sure you don't
want an X-ray?
Don't question me, Sister.
Quick, nurse. Come on!
Come on, let's move it.
Morphine five mils.
Don't look at me, Forlano,
look at that monitor.
Check the VBs
Steady now.
Steady now.
Mr Burroughs, breaking your ribs
punctured the sac around your heart
which is filling with blood.
Just relax. Breathe in
Von, ring the arrest team,
just in case.
No need, he's in.
Just relax now.
Breathe in. Try and slow it down.
Now, what I'm going to do is
extract that blood,
being careful
not to damage the heart.
Like so.
Feeling a bit better now?
Steady, steady.
You'll feel better soon.
Pressure?
Watch that monitor.
Well, well, well.
I never go back
on my promises, Mr Burroughs.
I want him transferred to ICU.
Echocardiogram.
Insertion of a central line.
He's amazing.
He's lucky.
It's only for a few days, Ralph.
It's the principle.
You should never have said yes.
Please, don't fuss.
I'm not having MY mother in here.
I'll be back.
You dashed out in a fair lick.
Yeah, emergency.
It wasn't the sister?
No. Um, everything else okay?
Her son was in.
I'd box his ears if he were mine.
Acted as if it were all her fault.
Sorry?
Young ones,
they don't give us any credit.
Yes, you're right.
If they only knew
Will I tell 'em, Lionel?
JAZ: She was what?
Franny the Fan?
Well, she was the best fan dancer
of the Tivoli circuit, she says.
Is that like a stripper?
In vaudeville.
They'd have a big fan
in the front and one behind.
The trick was to dance
and moved the fans
so no-one could get a look
at their bits.
So, like, she was naked?
Yeah.
Deidre?
It was over 40 years ago.
Oh, spinout!
Get this.
She still has her fans at home.
Lionel has gone home to get them
and she is going to give us a demo
before she goes to theatre.
Major spinout!
About Ron Burroughs.
The prof did a fantastic job.
Write your notes up by the letter.
Um, Bron.
Mmm?
Regarding Ron Burroughs,
I want that carefully documented.
The usual, sure.
No, more.
Craig took a huge risk
doing what he did with no X-ray.
He saved Ron's life.
He could have killed him.
The man is a miracle worker.
The guy's a maverick.
Do it while it's fresh in your mind.
Do it while it's fresh in your mind.
Don't get drawn
into hospital politics.
Don't get drawn
into hospital politics.
Unbelievable.
Don't let this affect your report.
I'll tell it like I saw it.
Terri, did Jaz give you my message?
It's been crazy
It's about Sophie.
Excuse me, Terri.
It's very important.
Can we talk, please?
Can this wait?
I guess it has to.
Before the end of the day, okay?
Yeah, absolutely.
Um, I'm sorry about this morning.
Okay. And?
I think Sister Marguerite
should have a woman nursing her.
She's been touching me.
If she keeps giving us trouble
we'll have to restrain her.
When you act like this,
where does Marguerite go?
Are you just chemical reactions
in her brain?
Of course not.
Make the handover
as quick as possible.
Terri.
I need to talk.
Can it wait?
I want to be moved to another ward.
Why?
I just feel like a change.
Is this about Peter?
He tried to talk to me earlier.
He said it was about you.
Did he say what?
No.
I kissed him.
Oh, right.
It seemed right at the time.
He'll be fine.
I don't think he will.
I know I won't.
He's in and out of seventeen
all the time.
I don't want to see him
It'll calm down.
It's too hard to be around him now.
Please.
Can we talk about it?
Please!
You're out of theatre.
They're trying to find you a bed.
Baby?
You, ah
..lost the tube.
Ectopic.
Mmm-hmm.
The baby you wanted so much.
There'll be others.
Not this baby.
No.
Not this one.
I finally caught up with
the news about Marguerite.
You should've told me.
They're doing tests, but I'm sure.
It's alright.
Sophie told me what happened.
In a minute.
I think I was about 15
when I met Marguerite.
I mean, you know me,
I needed someone to look up to.
I remember when I told her
I wanted to be a nun.
She said, "Don't be so silly".
That's what she said to me.
I think she was convinced for years
I was only doing it because of her.
Maybe I was, in a way.
If I could be one tenth
of the person she is
It couldn't end like this!
He wouldn't let it!
BEEPER SOUNDS
It's Madsen.
Associated bleeding would explain
the personality change
and disinhibition.
How large is the tumour?
Large.
Prognosis?
Better not to speculate yet.
I'll send her for an MRI.
Keep her here and comfortable
until I can arrange a transfer.
St Angela's?
That's the nearest one
with the equipment.
She was asleep,
the bed rails were up
It's unforgivable
that no-one saw her leave!
Terri
Search inside. I'll do the grounds.
Marguerite?
Marguerite?
Theresa.
The Lord's made a beautiful world.
When can I go home?
Soon, darling, soon.
I'd like to go home.
Yeah.
It must've been when the phones went
crazy. She must've slipped through.
We can't have seriously ill patients
just wandering off.
There's no excuse for it.
I'm sorry.
That's all.
You're not being fair.
She's a good kid. She can't have
eyes in the back of her head.
And I know I did nothing wrong.
It's very upsetting.
Terri, take the rest of the day off.
Sit with her.
Come on, just let it go.
If I start I won't stop.
Thanks, Von.
I'll get back to her.
Terri, you've got to come see this.
It's not a thing to be doing on an
empty stomach but I'll do me best.
You have to imagine the music.
Very exotic.
You have to imagine her
without the nightie.
Some girls wore G-strings
and pasties,
but I never cheated the boys.
They came hoping
she'd slip up with the fan.
But I never did.
Thought you could do with it.
Hum something for me, dear.
(hums) De da da dah dump-de-dah.
Deedle-deedle-dum.
La la la dey de-de.
MELLOW FORTIES MUSIC
LIONEL: Out of Changi, I was.
Down here recuperating.
Went to the Tiv with some mates.
Up on the stage,
oh, you should've seen her.
I said to myself,
"I'm going to marry her".
And I did.
Sister Sullivan.
How is she?
She was having lunch
and suddenly collapsed.
Madsen?
Jaz has paged him.
Marguerite?
Marguerite, can you hear me?
Well, it's another CBA.
Much more extensive this time.
Do you think they'll be ongoing?
I'll get the registrar to arrange
more bloods and another EEG.
Well, that's not an answer.
I don't know. It's not looking good.
If she has another stroke?
I'm sorry.
It may be the lesser of two evils.
Sophie.
Break's over.
You don't have to
transfer off the ward.
Terri told me.
I don't want to talk about it.
I think maybe we should.
It was
Inappropriate?
Bad timing. I don't know.
Maybe if I'd dealt with it
a little better
I still love Jen.
It's too soon for everyone.
This is what I want to avoid.
We're both adults here.
Look, it's alright for you.
You don't feel
Um, maybe if things
were different
Well, you have to say that.
No, no, I don't.
The other way a bit.
Down from your face.
Here?
Now, start to sway.
Oh, I can't!
Yes, you can.
Never too old to learn a new trick.
Pre-med, Deidre.
Time to go to happy land.
You keep practising.
You can cheer her up with a turn
when she's back from theatre.
Mother!
Oh, Ralph, loosen up!
(chuckles) Wouldn't be dead
for quids, eh?
Speak for yourself.
Jaz, can you make sure
Terri gets this?
Your report on Professor Craig?
Yeah.
Has Bron done hers?
Yeah. I'll put them together.
Can I have a look?
No.
Are you checking on me?
No.
Go on, have a look. I don't care.
I was just asking.
I didn't bag him.
Why would you bag him?
Exactly.
Why would anyone bag him?
Terri seems to think,
well, she knows,
that some of the board
are out to get him.
I can't imagine why.
He's sweet, modest, unassuming.
Here we go again.
Touchy subject.
The man is a genius.
He took a risk.
It was a touch and go situation.
Nothing I do
is touch and go, Doctor.
I deal in certainty, not risk.
When you've finished.
Sir, you took what I said
out of context.
Mrs Stanton, right?
(struggles) Home
Yes, once you're better.
Home.
Why don't you try to get some sleep?
When?
When can you go home?
When?
Soon.
Promise?
I can't.
Promise?
I promise.
Sleep.
Yes, you go to sleep.
How is she?
(whispers) Not here.
Let's go outside.
She's obsessed with going home.
She gets very upset
if I don't reassure her.
That's understandable.
She knows the alternative.
If anyone's up to
meeting their maker, it's her.
She's human. She's scared of death.
I don't want her to go.
Terri, she's so sick.
Are you doubting?
No.
I'm confused.
I've always lived with
the contradiction of
Old Testament, God of Vengeance,
and New Testament, God of Love.
Maybe they're one and the same.
Maybe we're all being tested
like Job.
You need to talk to your confessor,
not a healthy agnostic like me.
You'll do for now.
Marguerite said the Lord has made
a beautiful world.
I want to believe that.
Luke, he is pulling your strings.
I don't need this.
He didn't have to go you.
He was right.
It's not my place to comment.
He doesn't care about that,
he's just
What?
Something else.
Something else?
I don't know, he's just
Well, if it was something else,
it went way over my head.
You want to finish up?
It's fine.
What?
Oh, nothing.
No, say it.
Terri, this isn't like you.
It's almost
..it's almost as if
you're afraid to touch her.
I'm sorry. I'm out of line.
No.
We're very close.
But there's always been a barrier.
Maybe because she was
my headmistress, I don't know.
I could never hug her.
It's just the way it is with us.
It would embarrass her to wake up
and find me washing her.
That's fair enough.
I wish it was different.
Well, it's better than throwing
your arms around each other
at the drop of a hat.
At least this way, if it does happen
it counts for something.
It does.
Hi, Steph, how are you doing?
Sore.
Sorry I didn't make it down sooner.
It's been a bad day.
Most of the gang have been in.
Von sends her best. She's working
a double so she can't make it.
Where's Ben?
Night shift.
Hey, hey, it's okay.
I understand.
No, you don't.
It's a big loss.
It's good to let it out.
I'm not crying
because I lost the baby.
I'm crying because
I don't feel like Ben feels.
I never wanted it.
Did I make it happen?
No, no, no, of course you didn't.
Luke.
Ben.
Luke's just got the full waterworks.
It doesn't worry me.
You okay?
Yeah.
Well, I'd better get back.
Yeah.
Thanks.
You hang in there, okay?
I will.
He, ah, didn't say anything
to upset you?
No, of course not.
I'm glad you're here.
Aunty Von.
I didn't encourage that, you know.
Well, that's what they call you.
Ah, maybe you'd like to
drop around one weekend.
They'd love to see you.
Yeah. We'll see.
It's up to you.
Thanks for everything.
I suppose you're wondering
why I'm leaving.
It's none of my business.
Sophie, you've come a long way
in a short time.
You're a good nurse.
Thanks.
Time.
It's ten o'clock.
The sisters send their love.
You're in their prayers.
Go home.
I want to sit with you.
(struggling) You go home.
Not dying?
Of course you're not.
Then, go home and sleep.
Always a good girl.
That's a lot to do with you.
But born good.
I don't think so.
Yes.
Go.
Should have loved.
Married.
Had children.
You?
No.
You.
No.
Tried to tell you.
I'm happy.
Yes.
Go.
SERENE MUSIC
DOOR OPENS
Just me.
Thought you could do
with some moral support.
What about the kids?
They're at Mum's.
Why aren't you with Marguerite?
She didn't want me there.
I couldn't stay without her
getting upset so
Do you know what I said to her?
I said, "I'll see you tomorrow",
and I walked out the door.
What I wanted to do was give her
a big hug and tell her I love her.
But if I did that
..she'd know she was dying.
Well, you did the right thing.
Did I?
Yes, for her.
It hurts me.
I've just checked on Marguerite.
I think you should call Madsen -
and her priest.
Would you like me to stay?
No. Thank you, Father.
It's any time now.
(rattly breaths)
(stops breathing)
There.
That wasn't so hard to do, was it?
Previously on All Saints -
Did I tell you about the technique
Professor Craig uses?
(all) Yes.
Promising surgeon, that one.
Is that so?
Shame he fraternises
with the nurses.
What are you on about?
I know about the baby.
I found the test stick.
It's great.
You don't have to have kids
to leave a legacy.
I'm pregnant.
Pregnant?
I owe you one -
no, several, actually.
He's wonderful, isn't he?
He's a good doctor.
How are you holding up?
I'm alright.
Marguerite, I'm fine.
You don't look fine to me.
Oh, no!
I'm-I'm sorry, Sophie.
Sophie!
TERRI: You're a lifesaver,
thank you.
MARGUERITE: Relax.
You've got five minutes.
MARGUERITE: Relax.
You've got five minutes.
You'll burn yourself out
one of these days.
You'll burn yourself out
one of these days.
How long have you been saying that?
I'll see you later.
Bye.
Oh, dear.
Theresa.
Terri.
You'll forget your head
one of these days.
(groans)
Marguerite. Marguerite!
It's alright, I've got you.
It's okay, it's okay.
CURTAIN OPENS
Doctor will be here in a minute.
All in good time.
You can be waiting ages sometimes.
I don't expect
any special treatment.
You go. You're late already.
I'll wait till the doctor comes.
Since when did I need
somebody to hold my hand?
Besides, I feel fine.
I shouldn't bother them.
You're not going
until you see a doctor.
He may want to admit you
for observation.
I know what he'll say.
I've had something like this before.
When?
Oh, a few weeks ago.
Why didn't you say anything?
I went to the doctor.
He gave me some pills
for blood pressure
and something
to thin the blood or something.
What did he say when you went back?
I didn't.
I felt fine again.
You are impossible.
I do not stand reprimanded.
Tell the doctor
the name of those tablets.
Go!
I'm only two floors up.
Um
..call the Community
and tell the sisters
there's nothing to worry about.
Last but not least,
Mrs Reynolds in seven.
She's the mother of our esteemed
Business Unit Manager.
Connor, be on your toes.
Suck up to BUM's mum. Check.
He's such a creep - Ralph Reynolds.
He was born to be a BUM.
It's not like our leader
to miss handover.
Where is she?
A&E with a friend.
Which you'd know
if you'd arrived on time.
Ah, subtle, Von.
Who is she?
None of your business.
Mine of information, that woman.
Soph?
One of the nuns from where
Terri lives. She took a turn.
Is that it?
That's it.
Oh, hi.
What's up with her this morning?
Working, two kids - tired, I guess.
That's what you've got
to look forward to, Steph.
A good reason to stop at one.
BRON: You could have twins.
Quadruplets!
Sextuplets!
What are the chances
of her popping multiples, Bron?
You should be keeping a book.
Don't you dare.
People, the prof will be here
in a minute.
Make sure his patients are ready.
Ah, Terri?
She's at A&E with a sick friend.
Let her know I need to talk to her.
Sure.
Must be important.
How do you figure that?
He wasn't even curious
who the friend was.
You right, Steph? You look pale.
I feel a bit seedy.
I'll battle on.
Couldn't stand
the morning sickness jokes?
So she's not telling anyone.
You got it.
Can't delay the inevitable.
Sure you're okay?
Really. Fine.
Really. Fine.
TERRI: How's everything?
Very smooth.
TERRI: How's everything?
Very smooth.
How's your friend?
Waiting to be examined.
What's the bed stay?
If she's admitted I want her here.
One free, but it's in a four bed,
all male.
Luke, anyone going home?
Ah, Mrs Adams, maybe.
Okay, let me know.
Will do.
I want to lock off that free bed.
Sophie. Soph!
I'm busy, Peter.
I think we should talk about it.
No.
Mr Burroughs MVA.
No. Wrong ward.
Seventeen?
Nobody's called me about him.
You've got a bed free?
One, but we arranged
I haven't got time for this.
PHONE RINGS
Just a minute.
I was going to call you.
You have to let us know
when someone's coming up.
We've arranged someone for that bed.
Can you hold?
Sister Sullivan.
MVA. Fractured ribs, cracked sternum
and heart irregularities.
24 hours observation
and cardiac monitoring.
Thank you.
What about Sister?
We'll sort that out.
How are you feeling, Mr Burroughs?
A bit lousy.
Bron.
We'll fix you up.
Two.
Mr Burroughs. Good to see
you made it through the system.
I didn't think I had a bed
for a minute.
I'll be in to see you in a minute.
How are you going with Mrs Adams?
I'll know as soon as
the prof's been up.
Okay. Keep me up to date.
Promise.
She must be some friend.
Sister Marguerite was Terri's
headmistress at school.
They live in the same house.
She's kind of like Terri's mum.
You are amazing.
What?
How did you find all that out?
Steve from A&E.
He got it from Sister Marguerite.
I just wonder what it's like,
living as nuns and stuff.
Idle Jewish curiosity.
Oh, well.
I bet you'd kill to know
what the rabbis get up to.
Oh, please!
I'll swap you.
(Scottish accent) Excuse me.
It's my tummy.
You hungry, Mrs Macken?
I could eat Lionel's old boots.
Couldn't I just
No, Deidre,
your operation is at one.
Your stomach HAS to be empty.
So, if Lionel does arrive with
any titbits, the answer is no.
You'll have to frisk him then.
It could be dangerous, Mrs Macken.
I have no willpower.
It's all these years
of starving for my job.
What job was that?
You wouldn't believe me
if I told you.
Try us.
If anybody wants me,
I'll be back in a minute.
Okay.
Three fractured ribs,
cracked sternum.
Orthopaedics problem.
He is on a cardiac monitor, sir.
Well, I don't know how he was
admitted on a cardiothoracic.
You deal with it.
Who's next?
Ah, that's it.
Ron Burroughs is settled.
I'm on my way.
Professor Craig?
Well, Forlano's up to it.
The patient's admitted
under your name.
We've just been through all this.
If you need me
Don't start.
Ron is his patient!
He's showing faith in me.
It's a good thing.
He thinks it's beneath him
so you get it!
Oh, thanks.
You know what I mean.
I didn't mean to sound like that.
Sorry.
Well, Ron Burroughs.
Alright. Two secs.
Bron.
I'm not that sensitive.
(pained cries)
You okay in there?
Oh, Bron.
Steph!
Are you right?
Ah, Terri, good news.
The prof has released Mrs Adams.
Oh, that's great. Thanks so much.
Any word from A&E?
The doctor's with her now.
Luke! Quick!
Let's get her on the gurney.
Am I losing the baby?
I'm not sure.
I'm bleeding.
Try and stay calm.
We'll give you something for pain.
It's all the signs of an ectopic.
Hey, never self-diagnose.
That's easy to say.
Oh, Ben!
I'll call him.
He's got to work night shift.
Okay. I'll tell her.
Is Stephanie alright?
She's on her way downstairs
so I'll know more soon.
Ben's on late shift.
Try ringing him at home.
Got it.
Ectopic?
Yeah, most likely.
Oh, God, I hope not.
Ron Burroughs is waiting.
We should go and see him.
Okay.
Call Joan Martin, say we need
a replacement for Steph.
I'll be ten minutes late.
Sure.
A&E rang.
Your friend's on her way up.
Make that 20.
The day I can't fix
my own bedclothes
is the day I really do
need to be in here.
A lot of fuss about nothing.
Know better than the doctors,
do you?
I feel quite my old self again.
Once the tests come back
and say that, I'll relax.
I have a terrible feeling
that while I am in your domain,
you are going to patronise me
mercilessly.
I wouldn't dare.
Good morning, my sweetness.
Lionel, at last.
I was stopped at the border
and frisked for contraband.
I explained about the food,
so don't ask him.
They're behind in theatre,
so I'll give you your pre-med later.
Did they find the chocolates
in your shoes?
But not the ones
tucked in my undies.
(both laugh)
Laughter.
It's the best medicine.
Lionel was in himself recently.
Is there anything else
I can get from home,
apart from your nightie
and toiletries?
No, not really, dear.
Just my tree.
I'm sorry?
Just my books.
What?
Nothing.
I'll get your books.
They're looking
at the ultrasound now.
Steve will prep you for theatre.
I'm pretty sure
they'll have to go in.
It's an ectopic?
Almost positive.
You may lose the tube.
Sorry.
I'll leave you to it.
Oh, Anna Bronsan, my gyno.
She's on her way.
She'll do the procedure
if it's necessary.
She'll do the procedure
if it's necessary.
She's good.
Yeah, I know.
She's good.
Yeah, I know.
I'll prep her if you like.
It's pretty crazy out there.
You sure?
Yeah, I'd like her to.
It helps. Thanks.
You okay?
Yeah.
I've never had an op before.
The number of times
I've told people not to be afraid.
I won't have to tell you then.
I wish you would.
You're going to be fine.
That sweet Sister Markham?
Mmm-hmm. Just keeled over.
Mrs Stanton thinks
it was an ectopic pregnancy.
She had one.
Oh, you girls
and your delicate bits.
Yeah. A great joy
and a great burden.
(gasping)
Oh, my goodness!
Terri!
Marguerite.
It's alright.
It's okay.
Can you hear me?
You feeling alright?
How are you feeling?
Get off me, you bitch!
Bitch!!
Tell me the name
of the prime minister, Sister.
That bastard.
What's his name?
Why don't we keep the bedclothes on?
There's nothing down there
he hasn't seen before.
You want to look?
Why don't you wait outside?
Mind your own business!
The name of the prime minister?
Keating.
Are you sure?
Sure?
The prime minister, what's his name?
I feel very strange, Theresa.
Could you follow my finger
with your eyes?
How many fingers am I holding up?
Two!
She's gone to theatre?
Yeah, she's on her way.
You have missed some crazy stuff
down here.
Terri's friend just turned into
Linda Blair from The Exorcist.
Connor!
Joke, Jared.
You have a lousy sense of humour!
She's swearing and acting weird.
Makes you wonder,
all that repressed stuff.
For heaven's sake!
The woman has been in the order
most of her life.
First as a missionary,
then a teacher.
There's got to be some explanation
for the technicolour vomit
and the head turning
Could I have a word with you
and Jared, please, Connor?
Serves you right.
Her physical reflexes are normal,
but the erratic mental state
is of concern.
We'll perform a C
and a carotid scan.
Her arteries are diseased?
Yes. That's what brought on
the carotid.
Yes. That's what brought on
the carotid.
We'll move forward
when we've got the test results.
We'll move forward
when we've got the test results.
In the meantime keep her comfortable
and call me if she deteriorates.
I'm sorry, Terri.
Perhaps you'll be less flippant
when you nurse her.
It's distressing
for the other patients.
Of course, we'd like to preserve
Sister Marguerite's dignity.
If you swapped
Of course I will.
Poor woman.
Your son did go to a lot of trouble
to secure this room for you.
Ralph's a good boy.
The only thing I'll miss is Connor.
He's a treat.
Yes, he is.
You paged?
Yeah. Ron's blood pressure is down
from 130 over 80 to 100 over 60.
His heart rate's up from 88 to 106.
Respiratory rate?
Right.
I'm sure it's nothing
to worry about, Mr Burroughs.
How have you been feeling?
Worse. Sort of worn out.
I know it's hard to relax
in a situation like this,
but you've got to try for me, okay?
I'm going to listen to your heart.
Alright, breathe normally.
How's it sound?
Just give me a minute.
Had any pain?
My chest is killing me.
Deep breaths for me now.
I hope Sister Marguerite
didn't upset you.
He thinks we're a pair
of wilting violets.
Being old doesn't mean
we haven't lived.
I've heard language that'd curl
your straight hair, young fella.
Yeah, but not from a nun.
No, not from a nun.
Ah, here she is.
A lovely thing you did,
giving up that room of yours.
What's your trouble, dear?
Oh, women's troubles.
How many times
do I have to tell you?!
I'll let you do it then.
Where's the Jew boy?
Connor will be looking after you.
No, I like the Jew boy.
Where are the other ladies?
You've moved rooms. Do you remember?
Time keeps jumping.
Try and sleep, that will help.
What's going on here?!
I won't argue in front of my staff.
Just put my mother back in her room.
This is a public hospital.
We have single rooms,
not private ones.
Allocated on the basis of need.
Please, don't parrot policy to me.
Look, your position optimised your
mother's chance of a single room,
it did not guarantee it.
Now, Sister Marguerite
Oh, SISTER Marguerite?
A friend, I presume.
My knowing Sister Marguerite
has nothing to do with it.
She disturbed other patients
and suffered loss of dignity.
I will not have my mother sharing.
You have no choice.
We have no singles.
You do yourself no favours.
I don't care about myself.
This isn't over!
Muffled heart sound, BP down.
Tachycardia
and pulse is paradoxical.
Let's take a look at him.
Luke! I need you in here!
Okay. Breathing's deep and slow.
Heart rate 124.
Respirate 34 and is very shallow.
He received a blunt trauma
to the chest?
That's right. MVA.
Fractured ribs and cracked sternum.
He's tamponading.
I want an 18 gauge cannula
with a 50 mil Luer lock syringe.
(presses buzzer)
Come on, nurse, quickly, quickly.
Move it!
Ron Burroughs. He's going to do
a pericardiocentecis.
VON: Can he do that here?!
Flush the cannula and run some
Hartmann's via a blood pump.
What about a chest X-ray?
No, no. There's no time for that!
By the time they get here
he'll be dead.
I want a chest opening set
standing by.
IV morphine five mils.
Professor Craig will drain fluid
out of your chest
that's harming your heart.
Professor Craig is going to
save your life.
There's nothing to worry about,
just a bit of a needlestick.
Are you sure you don't
want an X-ray?
Don't question me, Sister.
Quick, nurse. Come on!
Come on, let's move it.
Morphine five mils.
Don't look at me, Forlano,
look at that monitor.
Check the VBs
Steady now.
Steady now.
Mr Burroughs, breaking your ribs
punctured the sac around your heart
which is filling with blood.
Just relax. Breathe in
Von, ring the arrest team,
just in case.
No need, he's in.
Just relax now.
Breathe in. Try and slow it down.
Now, what I'm going to do is
extract that blood,
being careful
not to damage the heart.
Like so.
Feeling a bit better now?
Steady, steady.
You'll feel better soon.
Pressure?
Watch that monitor.
Well, well, well.
I never go back
on my promises, Mr Burroughs.
I want him transferred to ICU.
Echocardiogram.
Insertion of a central line.
He's amazing.
He's lucky.
It's only for a few days, Ralph.
It's the principle.
You should never have said yes.
Please, don't fuss.
I'm not having MY mother in here.
I'll be back.
You dashed out in a fair lick.
Yeah, emergency.
It wasn't the sister?
No. Um, everything else okay?
Her son was in.
I'd box his ears if he were mine.
Acted as if it were all her fault.
Sorry?
Young ones,
they don't give us any credit.
Yes, you're right.
If they only knew
Will I tell 'em, Lionel?
JAZ: She was what?
Franny the Fan?
Well, she was the best fan dancer
of the Tivoli circuit, she says.
Is that like a stripper?
In vaudeville.
They'd have a big fan
in the front and one behind.
The trick was to dance
and moved the fans
so no-one could get a look
at their bits.
So, like, she was naked?
Yeah.
Deidre?
It was over 40 years ago.
Oh, spinout!
Get this.
She still has her fans at home.
Lionel has gone home to get them
and she is going to give us a demo
before she goes to theatre.
Major spinout!
About Ron Burroughs.
The prof did a fantastic job.
Write your notes up by the letter.
Um, Bron.
Mmm?
Regarding Ron Burroughs,
I want that carefully documented.
The usual, sure.
No, more.
Craig took a huge risk
doing what he did with no X-ray.
He saved Ron's life.
He could have killed him.
The man is a miracle worker.
The guy's a maverick.
Do it while it's fresh in your mind.
Do it while it's fresh in your mind.
Don't get drawn
into hospital politics.
Don't get drawn
into hospital politics.
Unbelievable.
Don't let this affect your report.
I'll tell it like I saw it.
Terri, did Jaz give you my message?
It's been crazy
It's about Sophie.
Excuse me, Terri.
It's very important.
Can we talk, please?
Can this wait?
I guess it has to.
Before the end of the day, okay?
Yeah, absolutely.
Um, I'm sorry about this morning.
Okay. And?
I think Sister Marguerite
should have a woman nursing her.
She's been touching me.
If she keeps giving us trouble
we'll have to restrain her.
When you act like this,
where does Marguerite go?
Are you just chemical reactions
in her brain?
Of course not.
Make the handover
as quick as possible.
Terri.
I need to talk.
Can it wait?
I want to be moved to another ward.
Why?
I just feel like a change.
Is this about Peter?
He tried to talk to me earlier.
He said it was about you.
Did he say what?
No.
I kissed him.
Oh, right.
It seemed right at the time.
He'll be fine.
I don't think he will.
I know I won't.
He's in and out of seventeen
all the time.
I don't want to see him
It'll calm down.
It's too hard to be around him now.
Please.
Can we talk about it?
Please!
You're out of theatre.
They're trying to find you a bed.
Baby?
You, ah
..lost the tube.
Ectopic.
Mmm-hmm.
The baby you wanted so much.
There'll be others.
Not this baby.
No.
Not this one.
I finally caught up with
the news about Marguerite.
You should've told me.
They're doing tests, but I'm sure.
It's alright.
Sophie told me what happened.
In a minute.
I think I was about 15
when I met Marguerite.
I mean, you know me,
I needed someone to look up to.
I remember when I told her
I wanted to be a nun.
She said, "Don't be so silly".
That's what she said to me.
I think she was convinced for years
I was only doing it because of her.
Maybe I was, in a way.
If I could be one tenth
of the person she is
It couldn't end like this!
He wouldn't let it!
BEEPER SOUNDS
It's Madsen.
Associated bleeding would explain
the personality change
and disinhibition.
How large is the tumour?
Large.
Prognosis?
Better not to speculate yet.
I'll send her for an MRI.
Keep her here and comfortable
until I can arrange a transfer.
St Angela's?
That's the nearest one
with the equipment.
She was asleep,
the bed rails were up
It's unforgivable
that no-one saw her leave!
Terri
Search inside. I'll do the grounds.
Marguerite?
Marguerite?
Theresa.
The Lord's made a beautiful world.
When can I go home?
Soon, darling, soon.
I'd like to go home.
Yeah.
It must've been when the phones went
crazy. She must've slipped through.
We can't have seriously ill patients
just wandering off.
There's no excuse for it.
I'm sorry.
That's all.
You're not being fair.
She's a good kid. She can't have
eyes in the back of her head.
And I know I did nothing wrong.
It's very upsetting.
Terri, take the rest of the day off.
Sit with her.
Come on, just let it go.
If I start I won't stop.
Thanks, Von.
I'll get back to her.
Terri, you've got to come see this.
It's not a thing to be doing on an
empty stomach but I'll do me best.
You have to imagine the music.
Very exotic.
You have to imagine her
without the nightie.
Some girls wore G-strings
and pasties,
but I never cheated the boys.
They came hoping
she'd slip up with the fan.
But I never did.
Thought you could do with it.
Hum something for me, dear.
(hums) De da da dah dump-de-dah.
Deedle-deedle-dum.
La la la dey de-de.
MELLOW FORTIES MUSIC
LIONEL: Out of Changi, I was.
Down here recuperating.
Went to the Tiv with some mates.
Up on the stage,
oh, you should've seen her.
I said to myself,
"I'm going to marry her".
And I did.
Sister Sullivan.
How is she?
She was having lunch
and suddenly collapsed.
Madsen?
Jaz has paged him.
Marguerite?
Marguerite, can you hear me?
Well, it's another CBA.
Much more extensive this time.
Do you think they'll be ongoing?
I'll get the registrar to arrange
more bloods and another EEG.
Well, that's not an answer.
I don't know. It's not looking good.
If she has another stroke?
I'm sorry.
It may be the lesser of two evils.
Sophie.
Break's over.
You don't have to
transfer off the ward.
Terri told me.
I don't want to talk about it.
I think maybe we should.
It was
Inappropriate?
Bad timing. I don't know.
Maybe if I'd dealt with it
a little better
I still love Jen.
It's too soon for everyone.
This is what I want to avoid.
We're both adults here.
Look, it's alright for you.
You don't feel
Um, maybe if things
were different
Well, you have to say that.
No, no, I don't.
The other way a bit.
Down from your face.
Here?
Now, start to sway.
Oh, I can't!
Yes, you can.
Never too old to learn a new trick.
Pre-med, Deidre.
Time to go to happy land.
You keep practising.
You can cheer her up with a turn
when she's back from theatre.
Mother!
Oh, Ralph, loosen up!
(chuckles) Wouldn't be dead
for quids, eh?
Speak for yourself.
Jaz, can you make sure
Terri gets this?
Your report on Professor Craig?
Yeah.
Has Bron done hers?
Yeah. I'll put them together.
Can I have a look?
No.
Are you checking on me?
No.
Go on, have a look. I don't care.
I was just asking.
I didn't bag him.
Why would you bag him?
Exactly.
Why would anyone bag him?
Terri seems to think,
well, she knows,
that some of the board
are out to get him.
I can't imagine why.
He's sweet, modest, unassuming.
Here we go again.
Touchy subject.
The man is a genius.
He took a risk.
It was a touch and go situation.
Nothing I do
is touch and go, Doctor.
I deal in certainty, not risk.
When you've finished.
Sir, you took what I said
out of context.
Mrs Stanton, right?
(struggles) Home
Yes, once you're better.
Home.
Why don't you try to get some sleep?
When?
When can you go home?
When?
Soon.
Promise?
I can't.
Promise?
I promise.
Sleep.
Yes, you go to sleep.
How is she?
(whispers) Not here.
Let's go outside.
She's obsessed with going home.
She gets very upset
if I don't reassure her.
That's understandable.
She knows the alternative.
If anyone's up to
meeting their maker, it's her.
She's human. She's scared of death.
I don't want her to go.
Terri, she's so sick.
Are you doubting?
No.
I'm confused.
I've always lived with
the contradiction of
Old Testament, God of Vengeance,
and New Testament, God of Love.
Maybe they're one and the same.
Maybe we're all being tested
like Job.
You need to talk to your confessor,
not a healthy agnostic like me.
You'll do for now.
Marguerite said the Lord has made
a beautiful world.
I want to believe that.
Luke, he is pulling your strings.
I don't need this.
He didn't have to go you.
He was right.
It's not my place to comment.
He doesn't care about that,
he's just
What?
Something else.
Something else?
I don't know, he's just
Well, if it was something else,
it went way over my head.
You want to finish up?
It's fine.
What?
Oh, nothing.
No, say it.
Terri, this isn't like you.
It's almost
..it's almost as if
you're afraid to touch her.
I'm sorry. I'm out of line.
No.
We're very close.
But there's always been a barrier.
Maybe because she was
my headmistress, I don't know.
I could never hug her.
It's just the way it is with us.
It would embarrass her to wake up
and find me washing her.
That's fair enough.
I wish it was different.
Well, it's better than throwing
your arms around each other
at the drop of a hat.
At least this way, if it does happen
it counts for something.
It does.
Hi, Steph, how are you doing?
Sore.
Sorry I didn't make it down sooner.
It's been a bad day.
Most of the gang have been in.
Von sends her best. She's working
a double so she can't make it.
Where's Ben?
Night shift.
Hey, hey, it's okay.
I understand.
No, you don't.
It's a big loss.
It's good to let it out.
I'm not crying
because I lost the baby.
I'm crying because
I don't feel like Ben feels.
I never wanted it.
Did I make it happen?
No, no, no, of course you didn't.
Luke.
Ben.
Luke's just got the full waterworks.
It doesn't worry me.
You okay?
Yeah.
Well, I'd better get back.
Yeah.
Thanks.
You hang in there, okay?
I will.
He, ah, didn't say anything
to upset you?
No, of course not.
I'm glad you're here.
Aunty Von.
I didn't encourage that, you know.
Well, that's what they call you.
Ah, maybe you'd like to
drop around one weekend.
They'd love to see you.
Yeah. We'll see.
It's up to you.
Thanks for everything.
I suppose you're wondering
why I'm leaving.
It's none of my business.
Sophie, you've come a long way
in a short time.
You're a good nurse.
Thanks.
Time.
It's ten o'clock.
The sisters send their love.
You're in their prayers.
Go home.
I want to sit with you.
(struggling) You go home.
Not dying?
Of course you're not.
Then, go home and sleep.
Always a good girl.
That's a lot to do with you.
But born good.
I don't think so.
Yes.
Go.
Should have loved.
Married.
Had children.
You?
No.
You.
No.
Tried to tell you.
I'm happy.
Yes.
Go.
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DOOR OPENS
Just me.
Thought you could do
with some moral support.
What about the kids?
They're at Mum's.
Why aren't you with Marguerite?
She didn't want me there.
I couldn't stay without her
getting upset so
Do you know what I said to her?
I said, "I'll see you tomorrow",
and I walked out the door.
What I wanted to do was give her
a big hug and tell her I love her.
But if I did that
..she'd know she was dying.
Well, you did the right thing.
Did I?
Yes, for her.
It hurts me.
I've just checked on Marguerite.
I think you should call Madsen -
and her priest.
Would you like me to stay?
No. Thank you, Father.
It's any time now.
(rattly breaths)
(stops breathing)
There.
That wasn't so hard to do, was it?