Doctor Foster

- You miss me? Yeah, I did.

There's only a few days to go and there's a lot to arrange.

You didn't need to, it's just a few friends.

And we've got Neil and Anna tonight.

It's all under control.

Is this yours?

Yes, actually. Dry lips.

Bit girly.

Red? Nothing wrong with that,

and it was the only one they had.

Remember you're taking Tom to school.

I'm late.

Me too.

Worth it though.

Oh, no-one's going to notice,

it looks fine.

What does? - No, nothing.

Morning, Mum.

Morning, darling.

You know we're late.

- The form for the trip's in your bag. Thanks.

No problem. Don't forget your coat.

Oh, yeah, OK.

- (GEMMA SIGHS) All ready, mate?

Nearly. - Where's my scarf?

Here, have mine.

Really, no, it's black. I'm wearing blue.

I think you'll manage.

- Bye. - Bye.

Dad, did you drive back last night?

Yeah. Got meetings this morning.

What happens in a meeting? What do you mean?

What do you do? You drink coffee

and discuss things.

- See you later! Bye!

Bye, Mum!

Right, we're on the food, the cake...

Like, you're doing the decorations.

Not a problem What would you like?

- Balloons, bunting... Oh, absolutely.

Oh, we talked about putting something behind the bar?

Very generous.

Enough so that they'll have a good time...

Not so much that I'll need a stomach pump.

- You know what Neil's like. - (LAUGHING)

I'll speak to the landlord.

You're a life-saver.

We'll catch up tonight. Lovely. Speak then, Anna. Bye.

Dr Foster?

Gordon. How are you?

Not good at all.

That's why I'm here. Back pain.

OK, well, we'll deal with that inside,

I was just saying hello really.

Oh, right. Well. How are you?

Good. Bit of a disaster with the hair this morning but...

Yes, I can see that.

Good morning, Julie. Not really.

What's happened?

Jack's ill. Not coming in.

Oh, why?

That's his final warning.

What did he say?

Gastroenteritis.

I saw him in the pub last night. - All right.

- How many on his list this morning? -12.

Julie, see what you can do to take the appointments down to eight minutes.

OK. - Eight minutes is impossible.

Talk faster.

See you later, Luke.

Not a flicker.

- He's too young for you. - Maybe.

But I accidentally on purpose brushed up against his shirt the other day,

and he is toned like a bastard.

You would if you could.

Ros, shall we make a start.

As you know, I live on my own,

and once a week my sister comes over,

bit of a drive for her,

but she brings the shopping.

Meals, soup,

tomatoes, meat, onions...

Yes.

She was there on a Thursday, I had a headache that day

which isn't the primary reason I'm here but now I mention it...

I've had them for years, it's on your notes...

Hmm...

Last weekend

I saw a documentary, they said headaches have histor...

Gordon,

can we get back to the specific symptoms that brought you in?

I lay there with my eyes open all night,

I only get a couple of hours, and then I'm falling asleep in the day.

Have you had any recent big changes?

Moving house? New job?

No.

- Do you have a partner? - Aren't there pills?

Sleeping pills yes but I,

I wouldn't prescribe them in your case.

You wouldn't prescribe sleeping pills for someone who can't sleep?

Only if we'd tried everything else,

or there was a medical condition, and that's rare.

- You think I'm lying? Yes! No.

Because you're not giving me the pills, even though they do exist,

and would help my problem.

I think we should try some other things first.

We're opening a new restaurant tomorrow

- I would love it - (GEMMA TYPING ON COMPUTER)

if you could come

so I can say thank you.

Oh, it, it's fine.

No, no please!

I'll, I'll send through the details.

OK.

So, I don't need to do anything?

Keep taking these,

but other than that, no.

Good.

Gemma, thank you,

so much.

No problem.

Doctor Foster went to Gloucester in the pouring rain!

She stepped in a puddle right up to her middle,

and never was seen again!

Well, I hope not!

It's good to see you, Poppy.

- You're very brave! - Thanks!

Bye.

I did my science and Harry checked it so I know I got it right.

Right, is Harry good?

He's a genius. He did his IQ and got 140 which is loads.

Gemma?

Hi! How are you?

Oh, sorry, I don't...

Oh! Becky. Simon's assistant.

Oh, yes.

You didn't recognise me. It's fine, it's been a while! Hi, Tom!

- Haven't seen you in ages! Hi.

So, your daughter goes to Highbrook?

Isobel! Yeah, she just started. Me and her dad broke up

middle of last year so...

- Oh, sorry. Yeah.

Well, we just thought Isobel might like a new start so...

Oh, and the homework club is a blessing!

I can do the whole day,

finish off, lock up and be here at five-thirty to pick her up myself!

I'm so sorry I didn't recognise you.

Oh, no! No-one does any more.

After the split I wanted a new start too. So I went blonde.

Mum wasn't happy,

said I looked like Tess Daly, as if that's a bad thing.

But I like it. And mum's mad so...

Anyway, I'll see you soon!

- Bye. Bye

Bye.

OK.

Mum?

Mum! - Yeah!

Do you know how many bones

- there are in the human foot? - (TAPPING PENCIL)

- (DOOR OPENING) 26.

And 33 joints.

And more than a hundred muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Mum, you're a geek.

I know. (LAUGHS)

Oh, I was stuck in traffic for 20 minutes

but, uh, bearing in mind I started late today,

I think I've done pretty well.

What's more, I have wine.

- Perfect. - (GLASS BOTTLES CLANKING)

Can I do anything? - You can pour me a glass.

Oh, before I forget...

Did you cope with the color?

The color was fine.

Mate, you gonna come and say hello tonight?

No.

- Why not? - Mum said I don't have to.

- You're not a kid any more. Yeah, but...

You never let me leave and you tell these stories.

Up to you.

Right.

So, tell me about your weekend.

Uh, well, it's a conference.

Load of men gather in a cheap hotel,

talk about planning legislation.

What about the evenings? Did you go out?

Occasionally.

Every night in the casino?

Roulette, cocktails, beautiful women...

It's Hemel Hempstead.

What's so fun about casinos?

I mean, in the end you always lose.

Uh, well, now let me explain.

- No, I don't think you will. - (DOORBELL RINGING)

Aha!

OK, see you later, Mum.

Do you want a juice to take up? - No, thanks.

- Hey! Welcome. - Hey! Good timing.

Have you just got in? Hello!

I had to stop for booze. No need! Hello.