Doctor Foster by Mike Bartlett

Author:Mike Bartlett
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nick Hern Books

EXT. SANDBRIDGE HOUSES. DAY

Close on Carly as she nervously makes her way across the road, towards Kate’s front door. She’s very unsure about this, and after taking a few steps, chickens out – turns round and walks in the opposite direction, back down the road, and over to Gemma’s car, which is hidden in a line of other cars.

Gemma is sat inside. She’s close to Kate’s house here – she knows she’s taking a risk.

CARLY

She’s gonna think I’m selling something, or mental.

GEMMA

You’ve moved round the corner, just thought you’d say hello.

CARLY

People don’t do that any more.

GEMMA

They might if they’re pregnant and want a sense of the community.

CARLY

(sarcastic)

Right, I’ll just drop all that into the conversation...

GEMMA

Say you’re tired, put your hand on your tummy, and she’ll work it out.

Carly looks over at the house, unsure.

GEMMA (CONT’D)

Just get her to like you. And then tomorrow, come back, get her talking about Simon, divorce, plans, anything. Worst that can happen, she shuts the door in your face. And if she does, I’ll still give you the money.

CARLY

Okay, okay.

Carly goes back across the street, and goes up to Kate’s door. Gemma watches from a distance, as Kate opens the door. She looks unhappy, in jeans and a hooded top. Carly talks with her, points, explains... Kate smiles politely. Starts to talk.

Gemma watches – gets a text message. From Ros – ‘What time tomorrow? Ros’

They talk some more. Gemma watches.

Gemma’s replying to the text – ‘After 8 o’clock. I’ll be gone.’

As she sends it, Carly and Kate say goodbye. Kate shuts the door. Carly walks back over to Gemma.

CARLY (CONT’D)

How did you know?

GEMMA

We moved here when I was pregnant. First thing I did? Made friends. At least... that’s what I thought they were.

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