The Royal

On the Road (7x2)

Air date: Jun 29, 2008

Dr Burnett is tending to 11 year old Mandy McMorrow, she’s been brought in to casualty with a fever by her father, who is a single parent. Burnett suggests she takes a few days off school and rest at home. However, Mr McMorrow is an out of work teacher with a job interview to go to and no one to look after his daughter. Feeling he has no choice, he persuades Mandy’s friend, Gail , to miss school and keep her company while he’s out. Will he regret his irresponsible actions?