Doctors
Season 14
2012 • 221 Episodes
Episodes
1. Full Time
April 2, 2012
Heston returns to work full of exciting tales of travelling but is not completely honest.
2. Deal or No Deal
April 3, 2012
A mother resorts to desperate measures in order to repay her debts.
3. A Suburban Affair
April 4, 2012
Daniel becomes involved in affairs of the heart when a wife exacts revenge on her husband.
4. Bursting Balloons
April 5, 2012
Heston is back on form but there is a shock in store at the end of the night.
5. Reality Check
April 10, 2012
After a run-in with the law, Rob tries to convince a teenager to put his past behind him.
6. A Little on the Side
April 11, 2012
Cherry's principles are tested when she discovers her cousin has been doing the dirty.
7. Dancing Queen
April 12, 2012
Freya tries to help a junkie so desperate that she endangers her sister's dream.
8. Upper Crust
April 13, 2012
Mrs Tembe tries to help a member of her church whose pride has affected her children.
9. Short Changed
April 16, 2012
Mandy plays peace maker when her cousin makes a shock announcement.
10. Pass Notes
April 17, 2012
It's Zara's first day back at work so she throws herself into helping a lecturer.
11. A Good Boy
April 18, 2012
Zara faces a crisis when the truth about 'nannycam' comes out.
12. Friend and Neighbour
April 19, 2012
Daniel struggles to meet Zara's expectations when caring for Joe.
13. Echo Chamber
April 20, 2012
Heston faces the consequences of his actions in defending his home.
14. Fall of a Sparrow
April 23, 2012
Rob witnesses a tragedy unfold as young Dane refuses to accept his mother has moved on.
15. If Music Be the Food of Love
April 24, 2012
A burgeoning relationship is threatened by a shocking revelation.
16. Being Your Slave
April 25, 2012
Zara's neighbours' tragic situation puts her off the idea of having a personal slave.
17. Genius
April 26, 2012
Freya has a terrible birthday as she gets embroiled in her friend's strained relationship.
18. The Lunatics, the Lover and the Poet
April 27, 2012
Kevin accidentally books a hypnotist for Freya's birthday party.
19. Just the Way You Are
April 30, 2012
Cherry channels her inner Bridezilla when she meets an excited bride-to-be.
20. Wind Up
May 1, 2012
Kevin encounters a patient who cannot help winding people up.
21. Responsibilities
May 2, 2012
Babysitting a neighbour, Imogen is alarmed when his seemingly pregnant girlfriend arrives.
22. A Bracing Walk
May 3, 2012
Mandy determines to help a childhood hero with a terminal illness.
23. Blackeyes
May 4, 2012
Karen's inclination to play Good Samaritan puts Jack at risk from a femme fatale.
24. Fragile Strength
May 8, 2012
Elaine discovers that the cause of a patient's illness may be very close to home.
25. High-Flyer
May 9, 2012
A desperate Jack ends up helping a lawyer deal with her problem daughter.
26. Black Bag
May 10, 2012
Freya buys a cheap DVD at the market, and Heston's trial gets off to a bad start.
27. Secrets of the Heart
May 11, 2012
Patient Victoria attempts to hide her stress-related symptoms from Zara.
28. Acting Strangely
May 14, 2012
Daniel realises he needs to practice what he preaches when it comes to bedside manners.
29. The Morning After the Night of the Living Dead
May 15, 2012
Has one of the recently-deceased risen from his coffin? Rob Hollins investigates.
30. Testament
May 16, 2012
Mrs Tembe has to decide how far she will cross the line to help a friend.
31. My Cherie Amour
May 17, 2012
Trying to do the right thing, Cherry betrays a vulnerable patient's trust.
32. Legacy
May 18, 2012
When Julia announces that she wants to leave, Heston throws a spanner in the works.
33. Carry On Cruising
May 21, 2012
Imogen finds herself in a curious predicament when a friend asks her to cover for them.
34. Venom
May 22, 2012
Kevin helps a returning backpacker with an unusual souvenir of his travels.
35. Sticky Fingers
May 23, 2012
Rob discovers that family problems are at the root of a tearaway's repeated offences.
36. myperfectm8.com
May 24, 2012
Freya helps old friends to see there is still a spark between them.
37. Divine Intervention
May 25, 2012
An overprotective mum blames Mrs Tembe when her son goes AWOL.
38. The Player
May 28, 2012
Jimmi tries to help a young girl who becomes embroiled with a local dealer.
39. Smash the System
May 29, 2012
A student protest causes a rift between Mandy and Freya.
40. Redemption
May 30, 2012
A priest reconsiders his faith when his past is called into question.
41. Dia De Los Muertos
May 31, 2012
A dying man begs Elaine to lie for him, but will she break the rules?
42. Jerusalem
June 1, 2012
Preparations for the diamond jubilee are well underway and Jack is enlisted to help out.
43. Contact
June 6, 2012
Mrs Tembe tries to overcome her disgust to help a fellow church-goer living a double life.
44. Never Found
June 7, 2012
Can Heston help a patient who is convinced he knows who abducted his son five years ago?
45. Those Were the Days
June 8, 2012
Rob is on the case when a fading rock star is sent a nail bomb.
46. Knock, Knock
June 11, 2012
Mandy confronts a money lender when she gets drawn in by a struggling young mother.
47. Matthew and Son
June 12, 2012
Whilst trying to save money for The Mill, Howard gets caught up in a father-son dispute.
48. Life's Too Short
June 13, 2012
Karen gets caught in a web of deceit as she helps her friend organise a party.
49. Back Inside
June 14, 2012
Jimmi helps a young man see that life on the outside is a better alternative than prison.
50. The Stranger
June 15, 2012
A patient believes a stranger who appears in her garden is her long-lost father.
51. Something on the Air
June 18, 2012
Mrs Tembe is convinced she has to warn a patient who is refusing medical treatment.
52. Survivors
July 9, 2012
Howard helps an injured young soldier make the transition to civvy street.
53. Start Up
July 10, 2012
Can Imogen prove herself as a businesswoman despite her ditzy friend and eccentric father?
54. Sweet Surrender
July 11, 2012
Daniel and Zara are at loggerheads over his plans to buy a new car.
55. Embers
July 12, 2012
Elaine goes back to school to hold a careers seminar, but the teacher needs her help.
56. Head Screwed On
July 13, 2012
Zara dreads a duty lunch with her aunt and uncle, and Mandy returns to work.
57. Outlaws and Angels
July 16, 2012
The mother of a dead criminal involves Karen in a seance, and Heston faces Curtis.
58. A River in Egypt
July 17, 2012
Mandy's concern for a desperate weight-watching patient drives her to start following him.
59. Now They'll Sleep
July 18, 2012
The boyfriend of a rape victim starts to doubt his girlfriend's story.
60. If a Tree Falls
July 19, 2012
After a dreadful storm, Daniel finds himself trapped in the future.
61. Catflap
July 20, 2012
Kevin confronts his grief and survivor guilt when he receives an unexpected gift.
62. Sentence
July 23, 2012
Jimmi deals with a man who has taken the law into his own hands.
63. Indian Smyth
July 24, 2012
Howard helps an eccentric friend in his quest to save a day centre for ex-servicemen.
64. The Bespectacled Bounder
July 25, 2012
Can Heston help an old lady obsessed with a 1930s movie to separate reality from fiction?
65. Nice Packet
July 26, 2012
Imogen's attempts to impress go awry when she gets involved with a teenage boy.
66. A Broad Church
August 13, 2012
Mrs Tembe's enthusiasm for role play leads to her being misunderstood.
67. Judging Books
August 14, 2012
Kevin convinces a patient to face the truth or risk both his health and his business.
68. Art and Soul
August 15, 2012
Immie fears that her friend Chris is being pressured into abandoning art school.
69. Car Wars
August 16, 2012
When two cab companies fight for The Mill's business, Howard is caught in the crossfire.
70. Good Citizens
August 17, 2012
Jimmi treats a pensioner having doubts about her evidence before a big court case.
71. The Great Unwashed
August 20, 2012
It is Jack's first day at the CAB, but his ego gets in the way of success.
72. Walter
August 21, 2012
Elaine's patient is convinced that her husband has been reincarnated.
73. The Frighteners
August 22, 2012
Mrs Tembe and Karen compete in the first round of Supachef, and Imogen helps a tour guide.
74. Here
August 23, 2012
The new doctor deals with the fallout from two lonely women fighting for attention.
75. Blue Eyed Boy
August 24, 2012
A student with a heart condition begs Heston to help him break free from his mother.
76. The Way to a Man's Heart
August 28, 2012
A new Supachef contender heats up the competition for Rob and Mrs Tembe.
77. Untouchable - Part 1
August 29, 2012
A homeless youth searches for his life's meaning on his 21st birthday.
78. Untouchable - Part 2
August 30, 2012
An ex-convict tries to shake off his past with disastrous consequences.
79. Sweetmeats
August 31, 2012
Jimmi tries to get Daniel to open up. Jas lands an interview for a part-time job.
80. Amusee Bouch
September 3, 2012
Rob and Mrs Tembe prepare for the final of Supachef. Daniel searches for Zara and Joe.
81. Four in a Bed
September 4, 2012
Jas is drawn into a bizarre love triangle. Jimmi realises what is happening to Daniel.
82. The Devil You Know
September 5, 2012
Imogen finds herself in a dangerous position when she helps a friend. Jas starts a new job
83. The Devil You Don't
September 6, 2012
Will Rob see through Wes's lies? Mrs Tembe discovers a dead body at the Mill.
84. Third Party
September 7, 2012
Mandy learns of a family secret while helping a friend clear out her house.
85. Pick Up Artist
September 10, 2012
Karen and Imogen are embroiled in an unusual dispute between a mother and her son.
86. Homecoming
September 11, 2012
Jas's double life causes trust issues with a nervous patient.
87. What I'm Good At
September 12, 2012
Elaine becomes an unwitting babysitter for a patient in trouble.
88. Piano Man
September 13, 2012
Jack attempts to fulfil one man's desire for love. Daniel asks Kevin to be his wingman.
89. The Artist
September 14, 2012
Howard helps a young boy come to terms with the death of his mother.
90. Virtuous Reality
September 17, 2012
Mandy is drawn into a scripted reality programme, and Harrison changes his plea.
91. A Tangled Web
September 18, 2012
Jack becomes involved in a dispute between a tenant and his landlord.
92. Ticks and Twitches
September 19, 2012
Everyone hates their birthday, but for Barry's friend Annie the day is full of bad omens.
93. An Urban Fairytale
September 20, 2012
An old lady believes the ghost of a young boy has brought Jimmi to save her.
94. Hello and Goodbye
September 21, 2012
Daniel's collapsing life leads to an error of judgement which could cost the Mill dearly.
95. Painted Blind
September 24, 2012
Cherry is caught in a Bermuda Triangle of wasted lives, and Jimmi has some shocking news.
96. The Best Medicine
September 25, 2012
Kevin helps a woman struggling to cope with all of her responsibilities.
97. Dear Joe
September 26, 2012
Heston tries to convince a patient to face the truth about his father's past.
98. Crossed Wires
September 27, 2012
Jas desperately tries to make amends when her money woes cloud her professional judgement.
99. Mum's a Word
September 28, 2012
Mandy tries to help a young boy, and Elaine bids farewell to the Mill.
100. White Coat
October 1, 2012
A mother is desperate for her son to cut the apron strings; can Karen persuade him?
101. Reports of My Death
October 2, 2012
A retired journalist is shocked when her obituary is published in the local paper.
102. Simple
October 3, 2012
A case of workplace bullying takes a nasty turn, but can Howard identify who is to blame?
103. Desperately Seeking Melanie
October 4, 2012
Kevin risks losing his reputation as the 'cool' one in the family when his niece turns up.
104. Affairs of the Heart
October 5, 2012
A past indiscretion causes problems for Emma at work as she tries to help an elderly man.
105. A Parent Thing
October 8, 2012
Karen is caught between a warring couple, and Jas steels herself for another trying day.
106. Tenderness
October 9, 2012
Painful memories surface when Heston investigates the alleged abuse of an elderly man.
107. A Lighter Note
October 10, 2012
Jealousy gets the better of a teenage girl, threatening the life of her innocent sister.
108. The Collectors
October 11, 2012
When a cynical bailiff trains a naive girl, he is unprepared for her influence.
109. Treason's Tell
October 12, 2012
Jimmi's suspicions are raised over Cherry and Daniel's relationship.
110. Home Free
October 15, 2012
A homeless man camped in Heston's garden refuses to accept his help.
111. Devotion
October 16, 2012
Mandy feels the wrath of an irate parent after giving advice to his disabled son.
112. An Appropriate Adult
October 17, 2012
Jimmi encounters a pregnant girl at the police station who wants an abortion.
113. The Lost Boy
October 18, 2012
Howard bumps into his old teacher, and Jas is anxious to meet up with her ex.
114. The Pain and the Itch
October 19, 2012
Karen has to deal with a grumpy patient who complains of problems 'down below'.
115. Seconds Away
October 22, 2012
Howard attempts to keep Daniel and Jimmi from resigning.
116. Love Scars
October 23, 2012
Mandy treats a girl who feels unable to start a new life with her boyfriend.
117. Cheer Up Sleepy Genes
October 24, 2012
Valerie's own Who Do You Think You Are? experience does not go according to plan.
118. Wide of the Mark
October 25, 2012
A blind mother turns to Chris for help when her teenage son refuses to let her touch him.
119. Turn
October 26, 2012
Jimmi must choose between believing the claims of a drug addict and those of a DI.
120. The Cry
October 29, 2012
Heston is shocked to discover a distressed patient on his doorstep.
121. The First Among Equals
October 30, 2012
A patient sparks off a battle between Howard and a formidable practice manager.
122. Party Time
October 31, 2012
Emma encounters a woman whose hatred of trick or treaters runs deep.
123. Beautiful Girl
November 1, 2012
Jimmi and DCI Driver get involved with a couple who are worried about a missing baby.
124. Boot Camp
November 2, 2012
Howard's military team-bonding experience in the woods goes awry when Karen is injured.
125. Ink
November 5, 2012
Kevin helps a patient traumatised by a Letherbridge tattoo compulsion.
126. Doctor Love
November 6, 2012
A DJ goes for a check-up during a 72-hour broadcast, and Jas learns a few home truths.
127. Fresh Start
November 7, 2012
Emma helps a young mum make an important decision about her future.
128. Faking It
November 8, 2012
Rob and DCI Driver go undercover to try and make contact with their target.
129. Remember Them
November 9, 2012
Kevin upsets a military wife and mother by not wearing his poppy.
130. No Strings
November 12, 2012
Heston starts planning his quiz while Rob and DCI Driver get closer undercover.
131. Host Family
November 13, 2012
Rob struggles to maintain a professional distance from Driver.
132. Ben Percy
November 14, 2012
It's quiz night at the Mill while Rob risks everything to catch Andrei.
133. Henry Dear's Big Day
November 15, 2012
Karen makes her feelings clear to Rob following his kiss with Driver.
134. Artist in Residence
November 16, 2012
Mandy's artistic friend Duncan feels that his wife has replaced him, with a cat.
135. Killing Me Softly
November 19, 2012
The Mill's cynical new recruit, Dr Al Haskey, is partnered with Jimmi on his first day.
136. Intransigence
November 20, 2012
When examining a prostitute for drugs usage, Jimmi discovers some vital information.
137. Sweet Child of Mine
November 21, 2012
DCI Driver's operation comes to a conclusion earlier than anticipated.
138. Out Damned Spot
November 22, 2012
Kevin's vanity is tested when he wakes up on the day of his date with a spot on his face.
139. All Because the Lady Loves
November 23, 2012
The Hollins buy a new car - but just how much torque can Karen handle?
140. The Woman at the Bus Stop
November 26, 2012
An admirer invites Valerie out to lunch, but are his intentions honourable?
141. Old Spice
November 27, 2012
Howard finds there is more than just love in the air at Fordbank Retirement Home.
142. Hold Sway
November 28, 2012
Jas helps a friend face a hereditary illness, and a gym makes Kevin question his identity.
143. Extra Curricular
November 29, 2012
Emma finds out how far a teenage daughter's concern for her widowed father will go.
144. Blip
November 30, 2012
Will Chris make Gary realise the seriousness of his illness before it's too late?
145. The One That Got Away
December 3, 2012
Karen's first love appears at the Mill, wanting to whisk her off to lunch.
146. Blood Upon the Rose
December 4, 2012
A reverend turns to Howard after the arrival of a poet triggers some disturbing visions.
147. The Beast in Me
December 5, 2012
Jimmi searches the woods for a seriously ill patient who has left his whole life behind.
148. Sleeping Dogs
December 6, 2012
Mrs Tembe gets in too deep when she attempts to discover the identity of a Good Samaritan.
149. Box Clever
December 7, 2012
Al is thrilled to be confronted with a medical mystery in the form of his friend's sister.
150. Keep Us Together
December 10, 2012
Heston is shocked to discover his 'date' has a non-romantic proposition for him.
151. Stockholm Syndrome
December 11, 2012
Rob is sent to a safe house to guard two members of a militant anarchist collective.
152. Demolition
December 12, 2012
Jas discovers an elderly patient refusing to leave his condemned tower block.
153. Follow That Star!
December 13, 2012
A recently divorced woman invites Chris along to her daughter's Nativity performance.
154. The Good Parent
December 14, 2012
Jimmi gets caught up in a dispute between a mother and daughter.
155. Known Impediment
December 17, 2012
Heston helps a bride-to-be who is keen to read her late father's speech at her wedding.
156. Elephant in the Room
December 18, 2012
Mrs Tembe is on the case when she discovers a bric-a-brac shop that sells ivory.
157. Ho Ho Flipping Ho
December 19, 2012
Al finds that his affinity with a teenage boy enables him to help.
158. Try
December 20, 2012
A diabetic patient who over-exaggerates her disability comes to see Emma.
159. Rifts and Gifts
December 21, 2012
Howard has an epiphany and Heston gives Daniel a necessary kick.
160. Flashback in Anger
January 2, 2013
Emma confronts Howard about what passed between them exactly one year ago.
161. Through a Glass Darkly
January 3, 2013
Mrs Tembe offers to keep an eye on a teenage girl at church, who then disappears.
162. Fizz for Breakfast
January 4, 2013
A woman breaks up with her controlling boyfriend, and Heston has a proposition for Mandy.
163. Over a Barrel
January 7, 2013
Gossip is rife when Daniel returns from his extended leave, but how will Jimmi react?
164. Brother's Keeper - Part 1
January 8, 2013
Heston tries to help a man whose life is turned upside down by his brother.
165. Brother's Keeper - Part 2
January 9, 2013
As the police close in, the brothers confront the past and Lindsey must make a decision.
166. This is the Song
January 10, 2013
When a former singing star sues her agent, emotions run high and secrets are revealed.
167. Behind Closed Doors
January 11, 2013
Can Howard help a neighbour face up to a secret that is ruining her life?
168. Kendon's Method
January 14, 2013
A visit from an old teacher finds Chris reliving his school days.
169. Bleeding Hearts
January 15, 2013
Mrs Tembe organises a walking tour for her church group, but the guide is unhelpful.
170. Where Are We Going?
January 16, 2013
Al tries to help his aunt's neighbour, who has received some devastating news.
171. Grit
January 17, 2013
Karen wonders if her god-daughter Sasha can survive life at Letherbridge University.
172. Thicker Than Water
January 18, 2013
Jimmi faces a dilemma when he tries to expose a live blood testing consultation.
173. Whatever It Takes
January 21, 2013
Kevin deals with a teenage pregnancy, and Mandy worries about her chickens.
174. Dark Horse
January 22, 2013
Rob investigates a vicious attack on a young woman and a break-in at another woman's home.
175. The Mating Game
January 23, 2013
A patient's request proves embarrassing for Jas, and Chris fixates on an IT analyst.
176. Please Hold
January 24, 2013
Can Daniel help dying father Jeff to reconnect with his son before it is too late?
177. Heston's Last Testament
January 25, 2013
Heston has been named as sole benefactor in a former patient's will.
178. Men at Work
January 28, 2013
Two old friends find they do not know how to talk to each other.
179. The Were-Witch Project
January 29, 2013
Brenda thinks the onset of the menopause is cause for celebration.
180. Feel the Fear
January 30, 2013
Rob is forced to help a man who keeps taking his clothes off in the park.
181. Monster
January 31, 2013
Jas attends to a patient who has been a victim of a tragic nightclub fire.
182. Ancient Triangle
February 1, 2013
An elderly patient of Kevin's is given a second chance at love, but will she take it?
183. The Wrong Man
February 4, 2013
Howard meets an ex-soldier who has taken his obsession with a school friend to new levels.
184. Face to Face
February 5, 2013
Mandy tries to help an amnesia sufferer come to terms with the person she used to be.
185. Saving Irene
February 6, 2013
Al becomes fascinated with an OCD sufferer who starts a journey to save her friend.
186. A Night Like This
February 7, 2013
Jimmi suspects a teen arrested at the scene of a hit and run may not be guilty after all.
187. Difficulty
February 8, 2013
One of Chris's patients conducts nefarious business at a secret bachelor pad.
188. Eleanor's Last Goodbye
February 11, 2013
Mandy has a meeting with an elderly lady, after which neither of them is the same again.
189. Skeletons
February 12, 2013
Emma is worried when Sam has a secretive appointment with Heston.
190. Something Extra
February 13, 2013
Daniel hopes his rift with Jimmi can be mended on Joe's first birthday.
191. Silly Valentine
February 14, 2013
On Valentine's Day, Jimmi wallows in self-pity as he contemplates his anniversary.
192. Little Miss Letherbridge
February 15, 2013
Mrs Tembe and the other ladies of St Bernadette's gather to welcome their new vicar.
193. Care
February 18, 2013
Jas clashes with a consultant when she defends a stressed mother and her autistic son.
194. The Good Father
February 19, 2013
When a game of hide and seek goes wrong, a teenage girl is forced to confront her demons.
195. Job's Worth
February 20, 2013
An unexpected job review from Daniel and an unhappy patient conspire to ruin Al's day.
196. Quality of Life
February 21, 2013
When a wealthy man with cancer is given the all-clear, he struggles to find new purpose.
197. The Official Line
February 22, 2013
Karen helps a grieving mother struggling to come to terms with her son's tragic death.
198. Letting Go
February 25, 2013
Jimmi finds himself facing his demons when he is called on to help catch a serial rapist.
199. Kiss and Tell
February 26, 2013
Heston worries about his friend's burgeoning relationship with a celebrity.
200. Changes
February 27, 2013
Mrs Tembe finds herself taking on the might of the church's ladies' committee.
201. Exterminating Angel
February 28, 2013
Rob finds himself caught in a septuagenarian love triangle.
202. D Day
March 1, 2013
A patient finding out her partner has cheated on her opens raw wounds for Zara and Daniel.
203. House Arrest
March 4, 2013
When a patient discloses that he is hurting someone, Jimmi must find out who.
204. A Few Bits
March 5, 2013
Mandy learns why Belinda will not help her elderly neighbour with her groceries.
205. Cheap Thrills
March 6, 2013
An evening of light entertainment takes a sinister turn for the team.
206. Swings and Roundabouts
March 7, 2013
Kevin and Heston realise they have separately treated an arguing couple,.
207. Fifty Shades of Beige
March 8, 2013
Al is determined to follow his new diet app, but his path is littered with temptation.
208. With or Without You
March 11, 2013
A heavily pregnant woman completely denies to Jimmi that she is in labour.
209. Wild Justice
March 12, 2013
Rob struggles to keep up with a young 'super cop', and Howard is suspicious of Zara.
210. The Things We Do for Love
March 13, 2013
Emma arranges for her, Sam and Chris to have a perfect day together.
211. The Other Half
March 14, 2013
Heston is put in a difficult position when he calls round to certify Sam's death.
212. Nessun Dorma
March 15, 2013
Jas tries to offer some helpful advice to a stressed student, but it backfires.
213. The Cold Light of Day
March 18, 2013
Emma is officially informed that Sam's death is being investigated as suspicious.
214. The Guilty Man
March 19, 2013
Tension fills the Mill as Chris comes back into work and Collier interviews her suspects.
215. K6
March 20, 2013
Emma and Chris come to blows over her treatment of Sam - both in life and in death.
216. The Story of My Life
March 21, 2013
Sam's killer is revealed, and Kevin is accused of being a sexual predator.
217. The Scales
March 22, 2013
Emma is persuaded to listen to what happened on the evening of Sam's death.
218. Seeing the Light
March 25, 2013
Emma needs to find a plausible cover story to deflect attention from her and Chris.
219. Tea for Three
March 26, 2013
Jimmi is trapped with a woman whose belief in fate has sustained her since losing her son.
220. Crossing the Line
March 27, 2013
Zara is called up by a tightly-wound friend whose husband has disappeared.
221. Camper Van of Love
March 28, 2013
Heston is asked to mediate in the relationship between a retired fireman and his wife.