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[Meggzie]

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'A World Of Their Own'
8th Sept
Whilst getting dressed at home Mac is tense about Marcia staying with Julia and him. Julia reproaches about Ciaran staying with them, similarly unannounced. Mac pushes Julia, but realises he may have gone too far, and agrees to try and put up with Marcia.

When Marcia mistakenly walks in on Mac getting dressed, Mac is about to blow. Julia reminds him that Marcia is an old friend, and when Julia needed a friend, when Mac left her years earlier, Marcia was there. Julia is actually touched by Mac’s patience.

Sarah is bowled over greeting Jimmi at reception.. In her haste Sarah bodges her make up and is embarrassed by Jimmi taking the mickey. Jimmi charms Sarah to within an inch of her life, and has her wrapped around his finger; Sarah is arranging his appointments to suit and running errands for him immediately.

Julia bonds with Marcia at home, who is still prone to tears. Julia reaffirms her support as a long-time friend.

At reception Greg teases Sarah about her helpfulness with good-looking Jimmi. Greg smirks but Sarah gets into a huff.

Sarah arrives at Jimmi’s room with his dry cleaning and Sarah giggles and leaves as he undresses, promising to cover his patients so he can leave earlier for a private appointment.

Later Sarah annoys Helen and Greg by dumping some of Jimmi’s patients on them; Greg’s bad tempered; Helen is shocked he did not ask them to help cover his appointments and vows to have a word with Jimmi on his return; Sarah defends Jimmi and does his dirty work.

Mac and Julia argue over Marcia when she goes missing with Ciaran. Julia is fearful. Mac anxious and angry. On Ciaran’s safe return, Mac loses his rag, reminding Julia that they are looking after Ciaran, who has been abducted in their care before.

Meanwhile, Bridie Stevens is staying with her Son, Keith, and wife Jodie. Bridie is Grandmother to Emma and Danny. Emma is a shy nervous toddler, Danny the complete opposite. Bridie has very different childcare ideas, and voices these to Faith at the Baby Clinic. Faith has a one to one with Jodie, concerned about Emma’s reluctance to speak. Jodie was similarly shy when younger. Helen suggests that it may be a Selective Mutism, an anxiety disorder, and refers to a paediatrician. Jodie may have had this as well. Bridie softens when she realises Emma may have a disorder; Jodie is fearful Bridie may stay with them longer now.

Marcia continues to stay with Mac and Julia. Ciaran goes missing with Marcia, and Mac is worried. Mac and Julia argue. On Ciaran’s innocent safe return Mac is angry at Marcia and Julia, reminding Julia that they are looking after Ciaran, who has been abducted in their care before.

Jimmi wraps Sarah around his finger; Sarah is arranging his appointments to suit and running errands. Helen vows to have a word with Jimmi about having appointments covered by colleagues.

[Meggzie]

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Friday 9th Sept

'Searching For Strength'

Mac supervises breakfast for Ciaran, and vents his anger to Julia at Marcia’s prolonged stay with them, highlighting her drinking. Julia is horrified to find Marcia out cold in the spare room, next to empty bottles. Julia defends Marcia, but promises Mac that she will have a word.

Jimmi arrives for surgery just in the nick of time, and promptly bumps into Helen in reception, ignoring her request for a word; he hasn’t time.

Mac and Julia talk calmly about Marcia’s stay as they return from a walk with Ciaran. Mac admits that it’s not just about Marcia’s drinking, Mac wanted to enjoy his brief time spent with Ciaran. Julia promises to talk to Marcia, when she is sober.

Jimmi is confronted by Helen in the staff room; Helen is clear but abrupt; Helen is not happy about Jimmi getting Sarah to re-allocate his appointments, or late arrivals. Jimmi apologies but Helen’s warning is noted.

Julia is distracted by her predicament at home when Jimmi calls into her office. Jimmi senses that Julia wants to talk, but Julia smiles back and does not elaborate.

Mac and Julia make up at lunchtime. Mac apologises first. Julia suggests that Marcia can stay with someone else, but is not convincing, but Mac appreciates her efforts. Unknown to Mac and Julia, Marcia over hears their conversation, and leaves the house upset.

As Jimmi passes through reception, Sarah questions him, unable to shut up when Jimmi is around. Jimmi heads off leaving Sarah with a heavy heart.

Marcia is arrested for being drunk and disorderly and Greg examines her at the Police Station. Marcia is scratched and semi-conscious. Marcia’s drunken ramblings indicate that she has over heard Julia and Mac.

Julia visits Marcia in hospital. Marcia is being treated for concussion. Greg tells Julia that Marcia will be able to go home in a couple of days. Julia knows that Marcia coming home back to stay with her is not a good idea.

Meanwhile, Dave Holden’s wife left him and he has focused his energies on Andy, his teenage Son, and Andy' running career. When Andy is sullen, suffering from bad acne and feeling unwell Jimmi is consulted, to no avail.

Jimmi’s concerned by Dave’s insensitivity towards Andy. As suspected by Jimmi, Andy is taking steroids without his Father’s knowledge but maintains patient confidentiality. Eventually Andy tells his Father about his steroid abuse. Andy is upset that his Mother left because he felt nothing she ever did was good enough for Dave. His Mother and Andy are the victims of his abuse. Jimmi suggests counselling for Dave, and an appointment to start treating the side effects of Andy’s steroids.

Mac and Julia disagree over Marcia's prolonged stay with them; Marcia ends up in hospital after being picked up drunk and disorderly, and possibly assaulted which remains unclear.