28/08/2015
Shabnam and Kush receive some devastating news. Martin makes a decision about his future with Stacey.
Masood asks Shabnam whether he鈥檒l let him take her to hospital 鈥� having agreed that if the baby didn鈥檛 move in the night, they鈥檇 decide in the morning. Shabnam鈥檚 adamant that it鈥檚 too early to create a drama. Shabnam and Masood try and convince themselves that the baby鈥檚 merely asleep 鈥� Shabnam heads to take a bath, claiming she read online that it could help to wake the baby up. Shabnam asks Masood not to tell anyone of their concerns, including Kush and Masood reluctantly agrees.
As Shabnam finishes up on the phone to the caterers, Masood questions Shabnam over whether she鈥檚 felt any movement yet. Shabnam admits she hasn鈥檛 and disappears to buy a sugary drink, hoping that might help. Masood makes a phone call away from the house. Kush leads Shabnam to his surprise 鈥� the nursery beautifully decorated. Shabnam can鈥檛 hold back the tears and leaves crying 鈥� Masood follows. Outside, Masood admits to Shabnam that he鈥檚 called the midwife, who鈥檚 suggested that Shabnam heads to hospital. Shabnam agrees 鈥� but shouts to Kush that everything鈥檚 fine; it鈥檚 just hormones.
Shabnam feels reassured when the midwife initially suggests that lack of movement could merely mean the baby has moved position, but after a long silence, the midwife tells Shabnam that she can鈥檛 find the baby鈥檚 heartbeat, before leaving to get a doctor to check. A panicked Shabnam dashes out of the hospital room for air. Outside, Shabnam sits on a bench and talks to her bump 鈥� she gets teary, begging her baby to wake up. Masood watches on in silence, his heart breaking. As Shabnam looks up and clocks him, she asks Masood to call Kush. As the stall holders tease Kush about his upcoming wedding, Kush receives a phone call from Masood and tears off towards his van. Kush arrives at hospital to a terrified Shabnam. The doctor enters and scans Shabnam.
The doctor delivers the heart-breaking news 鈥� hers and Kush鈥檚 baby has died. Shabnam demands that she wants to know immediately what happens. Shabnam is informed that the safest option is for her to give birth. The doctor explains that she鈥檒l be given a tablet to induce labour, she will then return to hospital within the next twenty four hours for a pessary. Shabnam asks for the tablet straight away; she wants it over with as soon as possible. Masood promises he鈥檒l cancel the wedding arrangements. A grief-stricken Shabnam and Kush cling to each other in silence...
A hungover Carmel asks Kush whether he鈥檚 still angry with her 鈥� Kush merely purports that the next few days are about him and Shabnam; he doesn鈥檛 want anything getting in the way. When Masood bumps into Shabnam and Kush, Shabnam invites Masood to join them; Kush has surprise for her. Masood apologises to Kush again, who accepts. In the caf茅, Carmel fills Denise in on Masood ignoring her earlier 鈥� leading Denise to question whether Carmel fancies Masood 鈥� she claims she doesn鈥檛.
Stacey finishes the last pill in her medication packet. She then brings a hungover Martin tea and reminds him that he was sick at least twice yesterday. Stacey鈥檚 concerns grow when, on the market, the stall holders gossip over the state that Martin was in. Stacey questions Kush over Martin鈥檚 drinking; Kush takes partial responsibility for his state. Kush heads over to Martin鈥檚 flat and tenuously suggests that Stacey could do with a bit of reassurance 鈥� Martin promises to speak to her about things. Martin catches up with Stacey in the Square and admits they need to talk properly 鈥� he offers to take her out for lunch.
At lunch, Martin assures Stacey that last night was a one-off; he won鈥檛 be off on a bender once the baby arrives. Stacey admits to Martin that she ran out of her pills that morning 鈥� she鈥檚 thinking about coming off them. Stacey explains that although there are risks, she can鈥檛 bear the thought of doing anything that could harm their baby. Martin tries to be understanding but Stacey has doubts 鈥� how well does Martin really know her? Stacey tells Martin that she鈥檚 giving him a way out 鈥� if he鈥檚 not home when she gets back later, she won鈥檛 blame him. Stacey arrives back to what seems to be an empty flat, until Martin appears 鈥� he鈥檚 printed out some research on bipolar. Martin tells Stacey that he loves her 鈥� she reciprocates. Stacey states that if Martin鈥檚 on board with her; she鈥檚 coming off of her medication.
As Tamwar dabs henna on Nancy鈥檚 hand, Nancy tentatively asks Tamwar about his wedding to Afia 鈥� Tamwar confesses how the pair got married in secret; Nancy stifles her jealousy. As Nancy asks Tamwar more questions about Afia, Nancy admits that she鈥檚 never been in love before. Tamwar reassures Nancy 鈥� he loved Afia, but with Nancy it鈥檚 different.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Shabnam Masood | Rakhee Thakrar |
| Kush Kazemi | Davood Ghadami |
| Masood Ahmed | Nitin Ganatra |
| Tamwar Masood | Himesh Patel |
| Nancy Carter | Maddy Hill |
| Stacey Branning | Lacey Turner |
| Martin Fowler | James Bye |
| Donna Yates | Lisa Hammond |
| Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubb | Ricky Norwood |
| Denise Fox | Diane Parish |
| Roxy Mitchell | Rita Simons |
| Pam Coker | Lin Blakley |
| Lily Branning | Aine Garvey |
| Carmel Kazemi | Bonnie Langford |
| Dr Nicholas Forbes | Gary MacKay |
| Midwife | Janice Acquah |
| Writer | Lauren Klee |
| Director | Sophie Lifschutz |
| Executive Producer | Dominic Treadwell-Collins |
Broadcasts
Fri 28 Aug 2015 20:00- Fri 28 Aug 2015 22:00