Doc Martin

Hello, there.

Oh, it's you.

- Um...? - Beth Traywick.

- Mm. - How are you doing?

Um...

So, is the Doctor free?

Oh, I'm afraid he's not holding surgery today.

If it's an emergency, you can go to the Wadebridge Surgery.

So, you're closed?

- Yes. - But you're here.

I'm just here to tell people that we're closed.

So, is the Doctor in?

Yes, but...

But you're not gonna let me see him.

I'm sorry.

No, good for you, standing your ground.

I've told you, go away!

All right, OK.

Yeah.

- Why are you shouting? - It's been like this all week.

I'm sitting here like a lemon.

Shouldn't we just put a sign on the door?

No. You need to tell anyone with a genuine medical emergency

they must travel to Wadebridge. You're still being paid.

You've put your references in the wrong format.

Martin, this is my essay, and I really need to get a good grade.

Look, I know you're worried about the hearing and I am too.

I need to get this done.

Look, go for a walk.

Go and get us a fish. Please?

Mmhmm.

Hello, there.

You probably don't remember me.

Yes, you're the American.

- How can I help you? - Yes.

I'm doing a bit more research on my family tree,

and everybody said you would be the person to ask.

You see, I'm a Traywick, but apparently one of my relatives

who was born in this parish went by the surname of "Treharn".

- Yes, I know the Treharns. - Oh.

I know everyone round here.

Oh. And are there any records of the family?

It depends which branch of the Treharns you want.

There's the Treharns of Port Gaverne, the ones of St Kew.

Oh, and also there's the Treharns of Port Quin as well.

- Aren't they the same family? - No. 'Course not.

- Oh, that's confusing. - Customer.

Have you got anything for this?

- What? - Why don't I take you to lunch?

- You know, pick your brains. - Because I'm actually quite busy.

Sorry, what was it you were saying?

I've been all over this village, and you know more about

- this place than anybody else. - Yes, that is true.

- Sorry, I didn't quite catch... - Her throat.

She needs something for her obviously sore throat.

Yes, thank you.

I mean, I've learned more from you in 30 seconds

than I have... in days.

It would really mean a lot to me.

Well, I only have 40 minutes for lunch,

but I suppose you could come in at 12, then, and I can cook.

Well, thank you. All right, fantastic. I'll see you later.

Well, I didn't catch... Could you just speak up?

Ruth!

Oh, Martin. I was going to come and see you later.

I did some digging as to who was on the panel,

and it turns out the chairperson is Professor Langan.

- Oh. - Well, that's good, isn't it?

Wasn't he your consultant when you were training?

So, practically a mentor.

He also expressed extreme regret, bordering on abuse,

- when I gave up surgical work. - Oh.

Let's hope age has softened him.

I'll be there tomorrow to lend support.

- You really don't need to. - I know I don't.

But I want to. So I'll be there.

Ah, Doc. Here, I've just been up to the surgery

but Morwenna said you were closed.

- She's right. - Oh, it'll only take a minute.

I'm not practising, Mr... What's your name?

Potter. Bill Potter. I run the pottery workshop.

I know what you're thinking.

Mr Potter I can't help you. You need to go to Wadebridge.

I've got a whole order to do for next month's craft fair.

It's my busiest time of year. But then I got this lump, see?

My mate Dave, he said it was a ganglion.

- Is Dave a doctor? - Well, he's A fitness instructor.

He doesn't know what he's talking about, then. Wadebridge.

Here's the Doc, he'll tell you himself. The surgery is closed.

You tell 'em. I'm not doing your job for you.

If you need to be seen today, go to Wadebridge.

Wadebridge?

Wadebridge.

Sorry, Mrs T, the Doc's still not open.

This isn't a medical enquiry, Morwenna.

It's more of a discussion between

fellow medical professionals.

Doc?

The surgery isn't open.

I just brought you the supplies you ordered last week.

I don't need them. I still have my current set of supplies.

I know how serious these hearings can be.

Is your wife providing enough emotional and physical support?

What?

Anything I can do to help you, Doctor, just you holler.

I just want a bit of peace and quiet to gut this fish, thanks.

Yes.

- So it's done? - Not quite.

I've just gotta finish this mix.

It has to be ready for this evening.

If I'd have known it was gonna be such a last minute rush...

I've got a huge workload to do, Joe.

This lump on my wrist isn't helping, either.

Maybe I should go to Wadebridge, like the Doc said.

I'd say right now work should be your priority,

especially the work you're doing for me.

It's just a lump, it can't be that bad.

Dave, you know Dave?

He's a fitness trainer I play football with at weekends.

You all told me you'd stopped playing.

Yeah, we have. We just um... we just meet for coffee now.

Anyway, he said it was um... a ganglion?

That there's a technique you can use that makes it go away.

- Why haven't you done it? - I can't.

You have to hit it with a book and it disappears.

Well, I could do that.

- Really? - Of course.

All right, then. Yeah.

- Here, use this one. - And then it's back to work.

Right, just put your hand down on the table.

Wait, wait, wait. Will it hurt?

No. It'll be fine.

- Argh! Ooh, bloody hell. - Don't worry.

Don't worry? I'm bleeding everywhere.

Just need a bandage or something.

On the shelf, first aid kit.

Hold on one sec.

Oh, we shouldn't have done that.

Oh, it's fine.

The lump's gone down, so it worked, didn't it?

I 'spose. C'mon, do it up really tight, stop the bleeding.

Stop struggling then.

How do you feel?

Like somebody hit me with a big book.

But, yeah, the bleeding is stopping now.

And the lump has gone.

Told you. There you go.

Right, back to work.

Sorry, I should have said something about being a vegan.

No need to apologise. I'm just glad I found

some lettuce and carrots in the fridge.

Yes, it looks delicious. Thank you.

Now, I've done a little preliminary research

on your family name, I haven't had much time, obviously.

Tell me why you're so keen to dig up your family name again.

Well, gosh, that's... great.

Um... well, I just haven't been feeling that well lately,

and I discovered that different generations of my family

have had the same illness, which I think I could have too.

The Celtic Curse.

Oh, I think you are referring to hereditary haemochromatosis,

a genetic disorder where the body absorbs too much iron.

Yes.

Particularly prevalent in people from Celtic origins.

Ireland, Cornwall...

That's really impressive you know that.

Well, I like to keep myself informed.

Well, anyway, my concern is that I have this curse as well.

It is hereditary.

I can't possibly diagnose you, that would be quite improper.

You'll have to go and see the Doctor.

That's kind of why I'm here. I was hoping to see him today.

Unfortunately, that is a wasted journey.

He's not practising at the moment.

So I've heard. What is that about?

Well, I couldn't really say.

- Because you don't know? - No. 'Cos he has enough problems

without someone like me betraying his trust.

- Oh, he's got a problem. - Go to Wadebridge.

Wade... bridge.

Well, I kind of had my heart set on Doctor Ellingham.

Why?

Well, the last time I saw him I was intrigued.

I actually did some research on him.

You know, he used to be a surgeon.

- Yes, I'm very well aware of... - The youngest ever to qualify.

- Look at that. - You've got a file on him?

Yes. When I find someone interesting,

I like to dig into their history a bit

and find out what makes them tick.

Both my ex husbands were doctors,

and they cannot hold a candle to Doctor Ellingham.

I've got to open up the shop now.

- What? - Lunch... is... over.

- Oh. - You need to go.

- Go! - Oh.

Now. Out!

OK.

- Oh, yeah. - Chris.

How are you holding up?