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Doctor Foster S01E01
Part 1
Dec. 29, 2020, 9:42 a.m.
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.
And don't forget your coat.
Oh, yeah. OK.
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. I had meetings.
- What happens in a meeting? - What do you mean?
- What do you do? - You sit and 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. 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. Er, how many on his list this morning? - 12.
Julie see what you can do.
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.
Last weekend, I saw a documentary.
They said headaches have historic...
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 wouldn't prescribe them in your case.
You wouldn't prescribe sleeping pills
for someone who can't sleep?
Only if we've tried everything else
or there's a medical condition
and that's rare.
- You think I'm lying? - No.
Yes. 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 if you could come so I can say thank you.
Oh, it's fine.
No, no, please!
Look, I'll send through the details.
Ok.
Doctor Foster
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