Dr. Todd Wants Money from Charity Dingle

May 12, 2026, 19:00
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Introduction

Dr. Caitlin Todd wants money from Charity Dingle. At the same time, Dr. Todd is in a relationship with Vanessa Woodfield.

Main Body

Dr. Todd knows a secret. She knows that Charity Dingle and Ross Barton are Leyla's parents. Dr. Todd wants £10,000 from Charity. She wants this money because Jacob Sugden was mean to her at work. Dr. Todd is also with Vanessa Woodfield. Dr. Todd says she loves Vanessa. But she also likes to do bad things to get money. She needs money to move to a new house in Matlock. Charity Dingle needs the money quickly. She tries to sell her part of the pub to Kim Tate. Dr. Todd gives her only one week to pay.

Conclusion

Charity still needs the money. She wants to tell Vanessa that Dr. Todd is a dangerous person.

Learning

🔑 The Power of 'Wants'

In this story, everything happens because people want something. In English, we use Want + Noun to show a need or a desire.

Examples from the text:

  • Dr. Todd →\rightarrow wants money
  • Charity →\rightarrow needs the money
  • She →\rightarrow wants to tell Vanessa

🛠️ Building Sentences

To reach A2, you must know when to add the -s.

PersonActionObject
I / You / We / Theywantmoney
He / She / Itwantsmoney

Quick Note: When the person is one person (like Dr. Todd or Charity), the word want becomes wants.

Patterns to copy:

  • She wants £10,000.
  • Charity wants to tell Vanessa.

⚠️ Danger Words

Look at these descriptions used for people in the story:

  • Mean (Not kind →\rightarrow Jacob)
  • Dangerous (Not safe →\rightarrow Dr. Todd)
  • Bad (Not good →\rightarrow Dr. Todd's actions)

Vocabulary Learning

wants (v.)
To desire or wish for something
Example:She wants a new bike.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods or services
Example:He saved money for a trip.
time (n.)
A period during which something happens
Example:We have plenty of time to finish the project.
relationship (n.)
A connection or association between people
Example:They have a strong relationship.
secret (n.)
Something hidden or kept unknown
Example:She kept her secret safe.
parents (n.)
Mother and father of a child
Example:Her parents are visiting from out of town.
mean (adj.)
Unkind or harsh toward others
Example:He was mean to the new student.
work (n.)
A place or activity where people earn money
Example:She goes to work every day.
loves (v.)
To feel deep affection for someone or something
Example:He loves his dog.
bad (adj.)
Not good or harmful
Example:It was a bad day at the office.
things (n.)
Objects, events, or matters
Example:There are many things to do before the trip.
get (v.)
To obtain or acquire
Example:She wants to get a new phone.
move (v.)
To change location or position
Example:They will move to a new house next month.
new (adj.)
Recently made, bought, or started
Example:She bought a new car.
house (n.)
A building for people to live in
Example:They built a new house in the suburbs.
quickly (adv.)
In a fast or swift manner
Example:He finished the task quickly.
sell (v.)
To exchange something for money
Example:They plan to sell the old car.
part (n.)
A piece or segment of something larger
Example:It is only a small part of the whole project.
pub (n.)
A public house where drinks are served
Example:They met at the pub after work.
week (n.)
A period of seven days
Example:We have a week to prepare for the exam.
pay (v.)
To give money in exchange for goods or services
Example:She will pay the bill at the restaurant.
dangerous (adj.)
Capable of causing harm or injury
Example:The road is dangerous at night.
person (n.)
A human being
Example:He is a kind person who helps others.