Iain’s death wish?
Paramedic Iain Dean spirals into a pit of self-destruction…
Paramedic Iain Dean’s fragile mental health takes a self-destructive turn this week. Since the deaths of suicidal patient Mia and his colleague Sam Nicholls last summer, Iain’s been struggling with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Iain’s on a waiting list for counselling, but has turned to booze to help numb the trauma. His drinking, however, is causing problems.
Before Christmas, Iain (Michael Stevenson) kissed junior paramedic Ruby Spark and was so mortified he called in sick and has been at home ever since…
This week, Mia’s boyfriend, Base, calls on Iain with some flowers as he wants to mark Mia’s birthday. Unable to refuse,
Iain goes with Base to one of
Mia’s favourite places before insisting they head to the pub.
Former drug addict Base focuses on staying clean, while Iain’s determined to get drunk!
Fight
When a man in the pub, Gregor, accidentally pushes past Iain, he follows him into the toilets and starts a fight, but stops defending himself once Gregor punches back! Police and paramedics arrive, including a shocked Ruby, who treats Iain. Realising Iain’s behaviour is similar to Mia’s before her suicide, Base confronts Iain, but is shaken by his reaction.
Does Iain have a death wish?