The Good Karma Hospital

Hey.

So, remind me again why we're doing this.

Team building. At least, that's the theory.

Finally! You're late.

OK, here are your tickets.

And... snacks!

Aren't we waiting for the others?

Hm? The team building?

Oh, yeah, they all cancelled last minute.

Except Dr Fonseca, who was vocally negative

about the whole thing since the beginning.

Now it's just the three of us. OK, come on, it's starting!

Oh...

OK.

Welcome to a night of magic and mystery!

Welcome to our circus of life!

I am Jay Jay. Who am I?

Jay Jay!

That's right!

Hey, cutie, you want my number? We'll talk later! Ha-ha!

I am Jay Jay and this is my little brother Prakash!

Say hello. Hello!

Are you ready to be astounded?!

Yes!

Oh, I love the circus.

Prakash, are you ready?

Behold, the death-defying Indian rope trick.

In a moment, I, Prakash,

will attempt to defy gravity and...

Ha!

Sister, what are you doing up there? Come down.

Stop her, she's crazy, it's too dangerous!

It's not safe. I beg you, come down.

Please, tell her, she must come down immediately!

Argh!

My sister...

Somebody help!

She's seriously not moving? Course she's not, it's a trick.

Somebody help! Please!

Wait for it.

Anyone, please?!

I don't know, I think she's really hurt.

We need a doctor urgently!

Dr Hasan, go now.

Call an ambulance. Oh, thank God!

This way, doctor, sir.

Is she dead, doctor?

Is my sister lost?

Will you marry me, doctor?

He said yes!

Cold beer for me, gin and tonic for you. Thank you.

And one hell of a big problem for both of us.

Deportation?!

This is dated nearly two weeks ago. Why the hell didn't you tell me?

I didn't want to bother you.

Besides, you've got an entire hospital to run.

Ram knows this hotshot immigration lawyer

who turned out to be as much use as a chocolate teapot.

Ram knows about this? I'm sorry.

I wanted to try everything.

Well, I...

There'll be a way around this, there's bound to be.

All we've gotta do is find it.

When I said "we", I meant me.

Oh, well... I'll get us more drinks.

A little higher.

That's it. Just a little more, sweetheart.

I can't.

I don't want to do any more.

OK.

So, are we thinking permanent nerve damage?

I don't think so, she's been awake for days now.

Reflexes and sensation are normal.

Her power's not bad either.

Logically, she should really be able to walk by now.

I dunno, either she's refusing to try

or doesn't want to get better. It's true.

She should be ravenous, but...

the poor girl eats like a bird.

The flesh is strong, but the spirits are weak.

So... what do we do?

Simple. You find out what she needs and you give it to her.

Something you won't find in a surgical textbook.

Is this another one of your initiative tests?

Oh-ho! You better get used to it.

So, after a thorough investigation, I am 90% sure

that he's at George Parker Bird Sanctuary,

and the best way to go will be from Purakkad.

The driver is called Elvis.

Elvis? Of course. OK, can we please get a move on?

It was this hospital's incompetence that caused this whole situation.

Madam, I understand your concerns, but I'm very confident

that he's in safe hands. It's a good family.

I don't care if they've all been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

and this Elvis bloke is the grandson of Mother Teresa,

Bobby's a vulnerable adult.

Car, now! OK, I've got this. Let's go.

All the best.

It's a Myna.

In England, people used to keep them in cages and teach them to talk.

In English?

They're natural mimics.

So, yes, any language.

My nan had one.

He used to spout nothing but filth in a broad Brummie accent.

Where is it?

Just there.

The one on the branch over here is a Green Bee-Eater, see?

Oh, yeah, great.

And just there is a Babbler Bird, I think.

I had no idea they had invisible tractors in India.

Or is there another reason that we're going at a snail's pace?

There can be unexpected hazards.

My father said to always drive with caution,

even if the roads appear clear. OK, pull over, I'm driving.

Excuse me, I'm looking for the clowns.

Brother and sister?

Thanks.

Hey!

No public back here.

Hey, Prakash! Don't you recognise him?

He's our English doctor.

Even more handsome in the daylight, huh?

I'm sorry if I led you on last night, doctor,

but I'm very happy being single.

Spoken for.

But I do need a favour.

How can I refuse?

Come.

We're a circus act, we don't do private performances.

Even for sick children in a hospital?

Better get your bags packed, brother,

we're going on a guilt trip. Hm!

Did I mention I'm happy to pay?

How much?

1,000 rupees?

There's a little girl that needs your help.

2,000.

500.

In advance, all of it.

How do I know you'll turn up? You don't.

We may both disappear into thin air.

Gone.

So, are you a gambler, doctor, or do you always play it safe?

Ha.

Do I get a receipt?

Over my dead body!

You told me to use my initiative.

No clown is setting their overlong foot in my hospital.

Kids last night adored them.

I think a little magic is exactly what Karishma needs.

Read my lips. No!

Pfft. Fine.

Well, in that case, I'll call and cancel them.

The Good Karma Hospital, we are here!

Damn. Too late.

Looks like they're already here.

Hello!

500 rupee. Thank you, thank you.

Are we sure this is OK?

How much money do you have left?

340 rupees.

Then it's definitely time we both used our initiative.

You have the knowledge, they need your help,

so we charge them, agreed?

Also, your English is very good, so...

I am English. Yeah.

As I said, it's almost perfect.

Go, we can start at the lake.

Follow me for our famous bird tour.

How on earth did you get Lydia to agree to this?

She hates clowns. In fact, she's terrified of them.

I think they call it a fait accompli...

Right, no pratfalls,

no excessive noise,

and absolutely no juggling.

This is a hospital, not a music hall.

And if there are any complaints from the other patients,

I will take great pleasure in ejecting you personally.

Do you understand?

Perfectly clear.

Excuse me, doctor, you have something in your ear. May I?

Please?

Oh, my God...

Ooh. Oh.

And another one.

Oh...

Er... Hm, no, that's it.

You're welcome.

Could we... have somewhere private to prepare?

Absolutely. This way.

This OK?

You can change in the nurses' office.

Do you have anything smaller (?)

Hm!

Hey, you all right?

Erm, yeah. Slight headache.

I always get a little tense before we perform.

But this is great. Erm...

We'll need ten minutes. No problem.