Holby City (TV Series)

Snow Queens (2010)

Paul Bradley: Elliot Hope

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Quotes 

• [Connie comes into the office that she shares with Elliot] 

  Elliot Hope : Connie. I've just got the email. It's not *true*, is it? I mean, why on earth would you... ?

  Connie Beauchamp : My dad - he needs my full attention. And I need a break.

  Elliot Hope : But your work. Everything. Darwin. We need you.

  Connie Beauchamp : I'm sure you'll find another bossy woman.

  Elliot Hope : Who are you going to find to give you fashion tips?

  Connie Beauchamp : Or financial advice.

  Elliot Hope : Or guidance on rearing children. Who's going to scatter your papers exactly as like them scattered?

  [Connie is struggling to hold back tears] 

  Connie Beauchamp : I'm really sorry if I behaved badly recently.

  Elliot Hope : I'm sorry. I have, of late, wherefore I know not, lost something of my mirth.

  Connie Beauchamp : I suppose the angina can't have helped.

  Elliot Hope : Oh the angina's fine.

  Connie Beauchamp : Do you not think you could do with a mid-cap?

  Elliot Hope : Possibly.

  Connie Beauchamp : I you keep it quiet, I'll do it for you.

  Elliot Hope : I would like to get back in the groove. Regain my mojo. D'you think it would work?

  Connie Beauchamp : Oh I think we'll get you through the assessment for occupational health. That's if you stick to the lifestyle changes.

  [Connie points to a slice of cake. Elliot picks it up and eats it] 

  Elliot Hope : Call me old-fashioned, but I love stollen. So did you stick it to him? Give him one from all of us?

  Connie Beauchamp : I insulted his height and listed his nicknames.

  Elliot Hope : So you took no prisoners, then!