My Sister's Bones

- Iraq, millions of people displaced.

Hundreds of thousands of children killed,

others forced to flee for their lives.

That is the reality of life

for the people of this country since the invasion.

It's not safe.

Do you understand? It's not safe.

The regime may well change

for the better,

but the people of Iraq

will suffer the aftershocks of war

for many years to come.

This is Kate Rafter reporting from Baghdad.

- [speaks in foreign language]

Shall we play

...three, four, five.

Wonder where he is...

is he...?

Gotcha!

No!

Nidal!

Kate?

Where did you go just then?

Would you like me to close the blind?

When did you get back from Baghdad?

-This has nothing to do with Baghdad, Doctor.

How's your sleep?

Like any war correspondent.

-So, you suffer from nightmares?

Shall we talk about that?

No.

Let's try another subject.

How did your mother die?

She fell.

- Mom was born here in Herne Bay

and lived here all her life.

My mother would have wished that...

we'd all been there for her

at the end.

Taking a break from saving the world, are you?

-Oh, from one war zone to another.

-Better late than never, I suppose.

You could have told me sooner.

-Oh, and that would have made a difference?

-Yeah, I would have dropped everything.

Really?

Paul.

Paul!

Take her to the station, please.

Sally?

It's good to see you.

-You didn't tell her I was coming, did you?

-Well, she hasn't been in the right frame of mind, really.

Yeah, figured.

Who's that?

No idea. Come on.

Let me give you a lift.

-You know, you've got your hands full.

I should stay a few days.

I'm fine.

No, I can stay at Mom's.

I can help pack the house.

Is that a good idea?

Honestly, I can sort everything.

-I know you're Superman, but I'd like to.

Okay.

- Ten years is a long time.

How did it feel being back home?

How do you think?

Why don't you tell me?

What do you want to know?

-Are you going to answer all of my questions

with a question?

-I don't see why I should answer any of them at all.

- I think I might be able to help you.

So it would be advisable.

Why is it difficult for you to speak about your family?

You okay?

-It's hard to get my head around it all.

Mm-hm.

- I keep thinking about Mom's fall.

The last time I saw her she seemed so...

able.

-Are you sure you want to stay here?

I could book you into a hotel on the front if you like.

It'll be fine.

Okay.

Call me if you need anything, yeah?

My name is Kate Rafter.

I live at 46 Smythley Road

with my mommy and daddy

and my little sister, Sally.

Nidal?

Oh, Jesus.

Gillian!

- When was the last time you saw her?

-I couldn't go there when my father was alive.

Why not?

-Because he was a violent, alcoholic prick.

Did he hit you?

I know how this works, Doctor.

You will dig and then, you'll dig some more,

and then you'll try and blame my actions

on some trivial teenage angst.

It's just not like that.

So, what is it like?

Would you say you were close to anyone in your family?

Hannah, my niece.

Where is she?

Australia.

Do you miss her?

Is this relevant?

You all right?

Yes.

- I thought I recognized you earlier.

I'm sorry, I...

Hannah's aunt, right?

Yes.

We haven't met.

Hannah, she talked about you all the time.

Ah. I'm-- I'm really sorry.

I-I didn't-- - Um... Uh, sorry.

Hannah and I were together.

Oh!

Oh, yes, of course.

You're, um...

Urgh. -Joe.

Exactly.

Well...