All Saints (1998) s01e23 Episode Script

1
Previously on All Saints.
Ben Markham.
Yeah?
From Mario.
Angie, where are you?
Angie, where are you?
Now I know why Angie's been calling.
Now I know why Angie's been calling.
She's come and gone
and our stuff's gone with her.
She's come and gone
and our stuff's gone with her.
Lies cause trouble.
Lies cause trouble.
Damn right they do!
Hi, sweetie.
Damn right they do!
Hi, sweetie.
Why didn't you tell me?
Why didn't you tell me?
Someone got down and dirty with
Francesca Norman on her desk.
Are you as good with your feet
as you are with your hands?
I'll tell you who it is
as soon as I find out.
Craig?
That's the name of the bastard who
refused me a heart at St Angela's.
You're not a relly, are you?
Uh-huh. Nup.
This is a very awkward situation
for all of us.
We're doing our best to have your
husband moved to another ward.
Another ward?! He should be in jail!
And he's not my husband.
Not any more.
What do you think it's all about?
Look, your husband - Kevin -
doesn't know you're here.
We'll do our best
to keep it that way.
He's in no shape to hurt anyone.
Good.
Is he going to be alright?
What do you care?
What do you care?
He's Rhys' dad.
He's Rhys' dad.
Where is Rhys, anyway?
Connor?
Dad!
Hey, where'd you come from?
Mum's here.
What's that thing?
Hey. Where's your mum?
What's that thing?
Hey. Where's your mum?
Why don't you find her?
Why don't you find her?
Your dad's not allowed visitors.
Your dad's not allowed visitors.
She's my wife.
She doesn't have to wait outside.
She's my wife.
She doesn't have to wait outside.
There you are, Rhys.
Been looking for you.
What the hell are you doing here?!
You've got till three
to get over here.
Where's Linda?
One
Joe, wait outside. I'll get Rhys.
Two
Stay here, mate.
YOU, don't you talk
to my kid like that.
Your kid?! Who feeds him?
Who puts a roof over his head?
Who takes care of his mother?
Who takes care of his mother?
Not for long.
Not for long.
Get them out of here.
I'm not selling tickets
to a show, mate.
Joe, let's go.
Don't make me call security.
Sure.
By the time you get out of jail
this time,
the kid will be old enough to vote.
You're a loser, Kev.
You always were and always will be.
Yeah, well, you can't have her.
Hear me? No-one can.
She's mine.
They were best mates once.
That only made it worse
when me and Joe got together,
while Kev was inside.
Where is Joe?
I got him to take Rhys home.
Seemed the best way
to keep him away from Kev.
And for you to get some rest.
It wasn't ALL his fault.
I know better than to stir him up.
How exactly did you stir him up?
Kevin still thinks we're HIS family.
If it wasn't for Joe
..I'd be dead.
We, um, we saw this show once on tv.
A bloke shot his wife and kids
because she'd left him.
He looked at me and said,
"That's you.
One day, that's you -
if you're not careful".
He won't hurt you again.
Joe says once he's back in jail
we can put the whole thing
behind us.
You've got no idea
what it's like to live scared.
All the time.
It's no way for anyone to live,
Linda.
SIREN SOUNDS
He's so cuddly,
doesn't hog the doona,
and he goes so well
with what you're wearing.
Well, I might stick with my current
bedmate, even if you do wear me out.
Oh, complaining?
No.
It's Child Flight.
It's a really good cause.
Think of the little kids.
I'd look stupid walking into
Surgical carrying that.
You'll blend in.
There's idiots up there.
One idiot slept with Francesca
up there.
That was ages ago.
Still juicy, though.
I'll find out who it was.
Dollar a ticket. Come on!
Yeah, yeah, okay.
Beautiful. I'll buy lunch.
No can do.
Surgical staff have been summoned
to meet the great Professor Craig.
Taking over already, is he?
Yeah, he doesn't mess around.
Not what I've heard.
Room two? Right over there.
Thanks.
All we needed was a ref holding up
numbers between each round.
Why's he here?
Night staff didn't have a choice.
Any word from Admin?
Tomorrow - maybe.
What a stuff-up.
It's not ours
but we'll have to cope.
Just keep him away
from Linda and Joe.
And keep the kid
on the other side of the ward.
I'm a nurse, not a babysitter.
Terri, I'm not a security guard.
Can we have one posted at the door?
I already asked - but no.
The police bailed him out
at the bedside hearing.
Okay, cough up, everyone.
I've bet Ward 11 we'll raise
more money than them.
I've bet Ward 11 we'll raise
more money than them.
Bron, not now, not now.
Bron, not now, not now.
I should chuck this in the bin and
send Mario the bill for a new one.
Next time I'll try to bleed neatly
on the footpath, not on the shirt.
There won't be a next time.
Will there?
Mario made his point.
Mario made his point.
But if there is, I'll be ready.
But if there is, I'll be ready.
Stuff this for a joke!
What's wrong?
These stitches are driving me nuts.
Do you want me to take them out
before I go to work?
Yeah, might as well.
Save a trip to Outpatients.
Here we go.
GIGGLING
Oh, break it up!
Mr Jackson's got a weak heart.
I've got a weak stomach.
(winces)
What is it?
His kidneys, they're badly bruised.
Falling from a third storey window
does that to you.
Second storey.
Your window?
This is Kylie.
Oh.
Who's going to peel herself off you
and wait outside for a minute.
Does she have to?
Oh, well, it's up to you,
but I need a specimen.
Don't be long.
Thank you, dear.
Guarantee I'll be here
for at least half an hour.
Alright, my boy, there you go.
When you've finished,
we'll leave these open, huh?
You're in a hospital,
not a passion pit.
Hi, Trevor.
Wow, new pyjamas. Very smart.
Had them in the bottom drawer
for a special occasion.
You're not going to
propose to me again, are you?
I don't think
the wife would approve.
No, some bigwig is coming down
to look at the ticker.
We know what we're dealing with
already.
Oh, it can't hurt.
And, it's boring sitting around
waiting for a transplant.
And, it's boring sitting around
waiting for a transplant.
Worth the wait, though?
Worth the wait, though?
So you blokes have been telling me
for a year.
I know, it's not like the garage
where you can order spare parts.
Listen to me,
don't let this bigwig tire you out.
I just switch off.
Professor or no professor, he won't
tell me anything I don't know.
Professor Craig?
That's the one. You know him?
Vaguely.
Oh, the great man has landed.
Will the place ever be the same?
Oh, it's a coup,
us luring him away from St Angela's.
Yes, but did he jump
or was he pushed?
It doesn't matter, he's here.
And if he does shake things up,
maybe it's what the place needs.
Have you reported the incident
to the police? Yes.
Did they care - no.
They took a report, didn't they?
Yeah.
They'd have been more interested
if Jared had told them Angie did it.
They'd have been more interested
if Jared had told them Angie did it.
You have no proof.
You have no proof.
Come on, how many other junkies
do you know?
Angie wouldn't do that to me.
But if she did,
she'd have to be desperate.
Is Terri about?
Haven't seen her.
You can defend her -
but the locks will be changed.
You can defend her -
but the locks will be changed.
The way he's going on, you'd think
onl
The way he's going on, you'd think
only his stuff got nicked.
The way he's going on, you'd think
only his stuff got nicked.
Excuse me.
My answering mach
Excuse me.
My answering machine, my toaster.
They're just things. Does it matter?
It does if you can't afford
to replace them.
We are fully insured.
Get over it.
Why is one of our patients
in a garbage ward?
We're caretaking until
a transplant's available, sir.
We won't have to ship patients
to the opposition much longer.
My first priority is
to establish our own unit.
Nursing Unit Manager?
Nursing Unit Manager?
Yeah, Terri Sullivan. Terri.
Yeah, Terri Sullivan. Terri.
Any good?
The best.
Mr Craig - Terri Sullivan.
Welcome to All Saints.
Mr Craig - Terri Sullivan.
Welcome to All Saints.
Ah, Sister Sullivan,
I've heard so much
Ah, Sister Sullivan,
I've heard so much about you.
But don't worry, all of it good.
You can't believe everything
you hear in a hospital.
You run a tight ship. Good to see.
I try.
Good nursing, good hospital.
Remember that.
I'm curious, Professor.
What actually brings you here?
I'm curious, Professor.
What actually brings you here?
A patient.
A patient.
I don't mean to this floor.
We can't offer you the facilities
you had at St Angela's.
In six months' time,
we'll boast the best
cardio-thoracic unit in the country.
The Board's offered me a free hand.
That's a fellow member of my order.
She ran All Saints before
we handed it over to the state.
Oh, so you are
Sister Sister Sullivan?
Yes, I guess so.
Well, your order's still quite
influential at Board level.
In a small way, yes.
Good to have the angels on our side.
Excuse me. I'm looking for
Julian Carpenter.
He's a popular boy today.
Whatever you're doing in there,
stop, we're coming in.
Hi, Dad.
When school phoned
I knew where you'd be.
I only cut netball.
We agreed to leave these open.
We weren't doing any
We weren't doing any
I know what you were doing.
I know what you were doing.
And when you climbed into her room.
Dad!
I could have you charged
with Break and Enter.
I will if you
don't stay away from her.
You don't understand.
I'm taking you home.
No.
You'd better go.
I'll call you when I get home.
Don't hold your breath, sunshine.
Linda.
Go away.
Why are you doing this?
Get out!
You're my wife.
FRANTIC BUZZING
It's over.
It'll never be over.
Go away!!
What the hell happened to you?
As if you didn't know.
You heard her, get out.
Get lost!
You're out of here on your feet
or a stretcher, your choice!
Just try me, mate.
Cut it out, cut it out.
Come on, back to bed.
You look after your patient.
Come on. I've got this.
What happened to her face?
Black eye, split lip,
lacerations, concussion.
A fist in the face will do all that.
A fist in the face will do all that.
It wasn't me!
It wasn't me!
I went around there to see the kid.
Joe comes at me with a shovel.
Linda runs outside,
I duck, he gets her.
Her side, not her face.
I bend down to see
if she's alright and
And what?
He blindsides me,
with the shovel.
I think you should save this
for the magistrate, Kevin.
It's not a story.
It doesn't fit with her injuries.
I didn't hit her.
Well, you've hit her before.
She gets me going.
But I don't use my fist.
Only a mongrel hits a woman
with a closed fist.
Bit of a shove, bit of a shake,
that's one thing
..but not a fist.
Linda says Joe was in the house
when you beat her,
and he had to come out
and drag you off.
And he had to come out
and drag you off.
He started the whole thing.
He started the whole thing.
He started the whole thing.
He doesn't have a mark on him.
He doesn't have a mark on him.
Of course he doesn't.
He used a shovel.
Do you think a woman hits
hard enough to put me in here?
Alright, yeah, I've roughed her up
a couple of times, I admit that.
But not this time - honest.
You've got to believe me.
I told you to keep Kevin
away from his wife!
He knew he wasn't
allowed out of bed.
He knew he wasn't
allowed out of bed.
Oh, Jared, come on.
Oh, Jared, come on.
If you can't control him,
I'm happy to help.
By descending to his level?
I didn't touch him.
You threatened him.
None of us like
what happened to Linda,
but you're a nurse, not a saviour.
But you're a nurse, not a saviour.
He smashed her face in.
He smashed her face in.
Well, we don't know
about that for sure.
You're kidding!
While Kevin's in this ward
he'll be treated the same
as any other patient.
You keep an eye on him.
Sure.
And you give him a wide berth.
My pleasure.
I'm Professor Richard Craig.
Are they treating you alright,
Mr Jamison? No complaints?
This hospital's pretty good.
And you've seen
enough of them to be an expert.
Tell me about it.
I'd like a complete case history
on this patient.
You'll get a hernia lifting it.
I got more notes
about my condition
Yes. I like to be thorough, you see.
That's why I'm ordering you
another echocardiogram.
What for? The heart's stuffed.
I'll decide that
when I've seen it for myself.
(presses buzzer)
Hang on, Trev.
I called you, Nurse.
Professor Craig,
you won't remember me.
We met briefly last year.
I worked in your unit
at St Angela's.
You're right, I don't.
Why hasn't this patient
had his medication?
Well, they're due at four
and it's ten past now.
They're ordered
at four hourly intervals
They're ordered
at four hourly intervals
and that's when he's to have them.
And that's when he's to have them.
I'm doing the meds round
That's no excuse.
My patients get
the best medical care
and I expect the nursing care
to match it.
It does.
Ask Dr Forlano.
Don't just stand there,
go and get them.
Yes, Doctor.
I'll overlook your sloppiness
this time, Nurse.
And, it's Professor.
I'll try to remember that.
It's cold.
I'm doing this properly
or not at all.
Okay.
I don't think
you'll even have a scar.
You sound disappointed.
Kinda sexy.
That self-awareness weekend
was a waste of money.
Ow! Watch it.
Sorry.
Ben, you must talk about it.
If not me, to a counsellor.
To Peter.
I've scraped people off
the footpath with no face,
pulled kids out from under cars.
If that didn't make me
fall in a heap,
a few bruises
from a thug of Mario's won't.
I'll be fine.
I just need some peace and quiet.
I guess so.
Finish up,
before you need surgery
to remove it from your ear.
Call me later?
Yeah, me, too.
In my day, boys gave girls flowers.
How'd you let someone know
you liked them?
We got the message across.
Your generation -
you think you invented sex.
Hormones were always hormones.
It's not like that.
Really?
I love Kylie and she loves me.
Honest.
But, it's not like we have to hurry.
We're getting married.
You should probably
finish school first.
We will - and uni.
Her dad thinks we're just kids
mucking around.
But I don't know.
When I'm with her, she it just
makes things right, you know?
You don't have to be old to know
you've found the right person.
And, well, I have.
In that case, you're very lucky,
the two of you.
Now, you've just got time for
a shower before I go off duty.
A cold one if necessary.
Sure you'll be alright?
Yeah, I'll be okay.
See you.
Good evening.
Hi.
Fascinating.
Ah, it's Trevor's file.
I've got a meeting with Professor
Craig, I want to have the answers.
Then he gives you a doggy biscuit?
How's Ben?
Great.
Um no, he's okay.
That good?
Physically, he's almost over it.
He's still a bit stressed?
Yeah.
It would help if he could talk
about it but, you know Ben.
Steph, he'll be fine.
You're going to love
working with Professor Craig.
What did you make of
the echocardiogram?
His myocardium's stuffed.
I'm surprised his heart's
still working.
He's a bad candidate
for a transplant.
It's his only chance.
Not necessarily,
there is an alternative.
It's risky, but any gambler knows,
to win big you have to bid big.
What did you have in mind?
Ah.
If the patient agrees, I'll be
asking you to scrub in with me.
Well, of course, I'd be honoured.
You'll be damned lucky.
Listen, you stick with me,
be a part of my team,
a loyal part of my team,
and you'll never look back, Forlano.
That nurse there,
you work with her much?
Ah, yeah.
Is she any good?
Yeah, the patients love her.
(scoffs) I love my doberman.
That doesn't mean I'd trust it
to monitor a patient
or change a dressing.
I hope you have a better day
tomorrow, Nurse Craig.
SIMON: I hate pasta.
You'll love the way I do it,
won't he, Mouse?
You can have
a peanut butter sandwich.
What chance have I got now?
Well, the pasta war
was lost a long time ago.
But I love it.
DOOR KNOCK
Guys, go wash your hands, please.
Oh, hi, come in.
Hi.
How are you?
Good.
Is Peter about?
Ah, Peter.
Just in time. We're about to eat.
I don't want to intrude.
You'd be doing us a favour.
You can have Simon's.
Terri might have other plans.
Don't be silly.
This is her bribe when she wants
to pick my brain about a patient.
I'd say, you put aside
about two hours?
Am I that obvious?
I'm afraid so.
Laura, Tim, dinner in five minutes.
No woman wants to be a punching bag.
Why didn't she leave
the first time he hit her?
And go where? Her parents are dead.
A refuge.
Mate, there's not enough of them
out this way.
Vodka.
Next week's rent down by a nose.
Funny name for a horse.
My rent.
Did I say he's letting me
scrub in with him?
Twice.
Twice.
The Batista.
The Batista.
We are going to perform the Batista.
What's the big deal?
I've done a Lambada.
What's the big deal?
I've done a Lambada.
The big deal is, it's rarely done
in Australia
The big deal is, it's rarely done
in Australia, and I'll be there.
Pick your tongue up off the floor,
it looks bad.
Pick your tongue up off the floor,
it looks bad.
You just don't get it!
You just don't get it!
Do we have to talk shop?
The man is sensational.
Do we have to talk shop?
Really, I came here
to get away from the place.
PHONE RINGS
PHONE CONTINUES TO RING
You're not defending him?
No, of course not.
You're not defending him?
No, of course not.
Given your history,
I didn't think so.
Given your history,
I didn't think so.
I think this time,
he could be innocent.
More wine?
No, thanks.
Yeah, please.
I can't believe you're on his side.
I'm not on his side.
I hate what he's done to Linda.
But if didn't hit her this time,
he shouldn't be punished for it.
Well, that makes up for
all the times he got away with it.
Well, that makes up for
all the times he got away with it.
Let me give you a hand.
I'll man
Let me give you a hand.
I'll manage.
Sophie's got a point, you know.
Well, yeah,
but our whole legal system
The legal system? What good
is the legal system to Linda?
He won't stop hurting her until
he's taken out of circulation.
Does it matter how?
Well well, I don't know, does it?
Oh, ah, it depends.
I'd have to talk to him
Good. Can you do that tomorrow?
(both laugh)
I'll, er, give it a go.
Thanks.
I'll see if the kids want ice cream.
Well, it's good to see
you're not doing as much cooking.
Ah, yeah.
I wouldn't have got through this
without Sophie.
I wouldn't have got through this
without Sophie.
She's been a really good friend.
She's been a really good friend.
So, it's getting easier then?
That almost makes it worse.
I guess if I stop hurting,
then Jen's really gone, isn't she?
DOOR OPENS
Can't sleep?
Just thinking.
I don't suppose I could get
a glass of water.
I'm really thirsty.
I could even manage a hot chocolate.
That'd be great.
Okay. It might help you sleep.
Found out, didn't you?
Who told you?
Told me what?
Come on, you've been in
a foul mood since we got to work.
Me and Francesca.
What, you didn't know?
Oh, you're a bastard.
You know,
you were a 100 to 1 outsider.
I could've made
a lot of money on you.
I was going to tell you, I just
I thought you'd be hurt or angry.
Why?
We go out, we have a good time.
End of story.
I know we said there's no strings
attached, but
But what?
But what?
The only thing you need to apologise
for is your lack of taste, honey.
The only thing you need to apologise
for is your lack of taste, honey.
Let's go.
Hey, hey, slow down. Bron.
If you don't care, what's wrong?
Nothing's wrong.
Morning!
Sleep well?
Bit narrow for two,
but I'm sure you managed.
Oh, we didn't
I believe you.
Let me guess -
you've run away from home?
They won't even let me
speak to Julian any more.
And this little stunt's
really going to change their mind?
I hate him.
No, you don't.
He doesn't understand
he can trust us.
But it's only because he loves you.
Come on. Better go and ring home.
No!
If you want to be treated like an
adult, you have to behave like one.
They will be worried.
She's right.
Gorgeous.
Lonely in the bedroom without me?
Oh, hell, Steph, are you hurt?
It's okay.
I was dreaming.
No harm done.
Are you sure?
Yes.
I couldn't live with myself
if I hurt you.
Don't shut me out.
I spoke to your doctor
at the Royal.
He says you're a good candidate
for this surgery.
He wanted to assist.
He wanted to assist.
Why didn't he tell me about it?
Why didn't he tell me about it?
Why didn't he tell me about it?
Because this surgery
is at the cutting edge.
Because this surgery
is at the cutting edge.
It's very rarely performed
in this country because it's so new.
You sure you know what you're doing?
I can assure you, Professor Craig
is the finest in the field, Trevor.
This operation
is not without risks.
Well, what is?
But the benefits,
if we're successful
But the benefits,
if we're successful
How does a perfectly
normal life sound?
How does a perfectly
normal life sound?
Better than a pine box.
Dr Forlano.
Excuse me interrupting,
but it's ten a.m.
Your meds, Trevor.
Very good.
Now, stay and hear this, Nurse,
you might learn something.
Now, the Batista,
from South America.
I was lucky enough to work
alongside Dr Juan Batista
when he pioneered
this operation in 1994.
Now, your heart is enlarged
and inefficient.
The muscles are flabby and incapable
of pumping blood as they should.
The Batista consists of removing
a section of living muscle
and sewing the heart
back together again.
Sounds pretty simple.
Yes - which is why
I'M the cardio-thoracic surgeon.
In lesser hands,
an operation like this
could interrupt
the independent blood flow,
wipe out the complex
electrical system,
and consequently kill the heart.
The heart is a delicate,
finely balanced instrument.
That's why you're lucky
I'm not JUST a skilled surgeon.
I'm an electrician and a plumber.
This, but
..this really works?
I can't give you any guarantees.
But quite frankly,
I think it's your best chance.
Maybe your only one.
When can we do it?
Trevor
As far as I'm concerned,
as soon as possible.
Suits me.
Did your father
ever hit your mother?
Yeah.
How did you feel when that happened?
Sometimes she got
what was coming to her.
So, she asked for it?
Yeah, she used to rev Dad up,
you know.
Just kept pushing, know what I mean?
Did he ever hit you?
What do you reckon?
Did you deserve it?
Yeah, sometimes.
Does Linda ask to get hit?
Look, I tell her to shut up.
She doesn't listen.
She just goes on and on and on.
Then she starts crying
and says she's sorry.
I say, "Look, don't do it again,
we'll be okay".
You might not believe me,
but I love Linda and Rhys.
I'm sure you do.
I don't want to hit her, you know.
She just gets me so angry.
She just got up and left me.
Hitting her won't make her
come back.
It's that bloody Joe
that's done this to her.
I'm not going to jail
for something I didn't do.
She'll be back. She's mine.
He's a classic.
No concept that there is anything
wrong with "sorting Linda out".
His dad did it to his mum and her
dad probably did it to her mum.
I get the picture.
Did he do it this time?
Did he do it this time?
Well, he says no,
and I'm inclined to believe him.
Well, he says no,
and I'm inclined to believe him.
I thought so.
Linda was punched.
As long as Kevin
doesn't use his fists
he can kid himself
he isn't a wife beater.
He can grab her, shake her,
slam her head against the wall.
Kick her, I know.
You know my dad did the same thing.
Oh, yeah, sorry.
Kevin should leave Linda alone
so she can get on with her life.
Okay, see, she is his property.
She is not going to be safe
until he is back in jail.
For something he didn't do.
Like Sophie said - THIS time.
You can't save everybody, Terri.
Some people,
they're just not worth it.
The great Ricardo, eh?
"For my next trick,
see me saw the patient in half.
Oh! Oops. Oh, no! Oh, well.
Faithful sidekick Luke, bring me
another patient. We'll try again."
Trevor is dying by inches.
Trevor is dying by inches.
It doesn't make him a guinea pig.
It doesn't make him a guinea pig.
It doesn't make him a guinea pig.
If we don't push the envelope,
we should give up.
If we don't push the envelope,
we should give up.
(deep voice) Push the envelope?
Straight out of
the professor's mouth.
He's pretty impressive
when you get to know him.
I know him well enough already.
What have you got against him?
You don't dislike people
for no reason.
You worked with him at St Angela's.
So?
I hear he's got this thing
for young nurses.
He hit on you, didn't he?
What?
TOY GUN WHIRRS
Hey, hey.
Connor, can you find Rhys a biscuit?
Chockie one?
Ah, chockie one? You'd be lucky.
You keep him away from over there.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Regardless of what he's done,
he's still the boy's dad.
Regardless of what he's done,
he's still the boy's dad.
Well, Joe's looking after us now.
Linda.
Kevin tells me
that Joe used a shovel on him.
Well, he'll say anything
to keep out of jail.
And would you say anything
to put him there?
Won't solve anything.
It'll keep him away from us.
You think he'll forget
that you lied to put him away?
Who says I'm lying?
Look, it's okay, I
What would you know about it?
I know a bit more than you think.
The law is there to protect you,
but not this way.
You can take a restraining order
That woman who was shot,
she had an AVO out on her husband.
She's still dead.
Look, I've already told the police
what he did, and so has Joe.
He's never changing his story.
You hurt your ribs
when you fell over, right?
But a fist did that to your face.
If Kevin didn't throw the punch,
who did?
I already told you - Kevin.
So, what are you really doing here?
All Saints spent a lot of time
and money chasing me.
Screwing things up for me
has nothing to do with it?
You don't really think
you're that important?
Never was before.
If you can't handle the situation,
you can always leave.
Nurses aren't hard to replace.
Nurses aren't hard to replace.
I'm not letting you
drive me away from this place.
I'm not letting you
drive me away from this place.
I don't care if you stay
and I don't care if you go.
I went along with your
"we don't know each other" routine.
You don't want people to know
any more than I do.
Probably not. Are we done?
I have an important procedure
to get ready.
You know, that really is too risky.
You can't gamble with
Trevor's life like that.
Some people push their boundaries,
others become nurses.
I am a damn good nurse.
Your mum was very hurt
that you forgot her birthday.
I sent her a card.
Do you want me to tell her
I've seen you?
No. She'll want to patch things up
and I'm not interested.
It'll just be another
of our little secrets.
Yeah, just like us.
Don't tell anybody you're my father.
In fact, don't discuss me
with anybody.
Bronwyn, you're so excessive,
but I'll try to live my life
to your rules.
Good.
I brought you a biscuit, Dad.
How's my little mate, huh?
You know you're not meant
to be in here.
He's not doing any harm.
His mother specifically said.
I don't know
when I'll see him again.
Five minutes.
Thanks, mate.
Hey.
How you been? Alright?
Good boy.
Someone should explain it
to him properly.
I'm not a cardiac surgeon,
neither are you.
Well, Trevor should get
a second opinion.
I'm sure Professor Craig
would love us suggesting that.
I'm not going to put him offside
his second day here.
So I'm on my own?
Yeah.
This isn't like you.
What's going on?
I won't stand back and watch
a patient gamble with his life
without knowing the truth.
Trevor's confident.
No matter what you think, you
won't help if you undermine that.
Kylie, this is the last straw!
I'll kill him.
If they've run off together.
Calm down.
High blood pressure can be dangerous
for a man your age.
Where the hell are they?
Come on.
Is there something specific
you hate about Julian,
or are you going to carry on
like this with any boy Kylie knows?
I'm just curious.
He's a decent kid.
You're a parent?
No.
I vaguely remember being a teenager.
So do I.
It's not all raging lust
and rip your clothes off.
The more you try
and tear them apart,
the more you push them together.
She's too young.
To fall in love?
Didn't know there was a timetable.
For a physical relationship.
They've worked that out already.
See?
The only reason
they'll get out of their depth
is if you keep putting the idea
in their heads.
For the time being,
just being together is enough.
Of course,
that's a non-parent's opinion.
I'm moving Mr Jamison to the
Cardiac Ward for a final work up.
I expect to operate tomorrow.
Are you sure he understands
the full implications?
I'm sure he has full confidence
in me, Sister, as you should.
I'm very lucky to have found such
a perfect candidate for Batista.
I'm very lucky to have found such
a perfect candidate for Batista.
Bitch! Bitch! Bitch! I hate yo
Bitch! Bitch! Bitch! I hate you!!
Excuse me.
Wouldn't mind
being first in the queue
when that one gives up celibacy.
Rhys! Rhys!! Stop it!
Come on, come on, off you get.
Come on, Rhys.
I hate you.
You're sending Dad to jail.
Is this how you want him to grow up?
Well, he's right, it's my fault.
Do you want him to think
it's okay to hit you?
Once Kevin's inside
He'll have Joe.
He sets the same example.
Joe loves us.
Do you think you're doing him
a favour putting up with this?
He won't thank you for it,
and God help the woman he marries.
Sometimes the cycle has to be broken
- for you and for your son.
What have you done?
I told the cops
what really happened.
Without telling me first?!
It was wrong getting Kev charged.
Without telling me first?!
It was wrong getting Kev charged.
What if I get charged?
What if I get charged?
I'm afraid you're going to.
Two counts of aggravated assault -
Kevin and Linda.
It was an accident.
I saw your face, Joe, you lost it.
Another accident could see her dead.
You put her up to this, didn't you?
Joe, stop it!
You, shut up! You, shut up!!
Oh, God!!
Oh, God.
There you go.
Thanks.
Hey.
Oh, God.
All the times I've heard it
going on, seen the damage.
First time I've been
on the receiving end.
I feel like
I'm five years old again.
When Dad used to come home
in one of his moods.
Mum knew as soon as
he walked in the door.
She used to tell us it was okay.
Put us in our room and lock
the door - so we couldn't see it.
We could hear it.
Oh, serves me right for overstepping
the mark, doesn't it?
You stood up to him.
You have to, otherwise they win.
It doesn't mean I'm not shaking.
Hey.
You'll have one helluva
black eye there.
You know, the feeling I have,
it's the little girl in that room.
I tried I tried so hard
to leave it behind me.
You can't.
You never will.
My advice to you
..don't fight outside
your weight class again
until you've worked on
your footwork.
Do you like bungee jumping?
Never tried it.
Neither have I.
Got a whole list of things I've got
to try when I'm back on my feet.
Listen, Trevor
You do know that realistically
Look, I can either carry on
like this, dragging it out,
or trust this new bloke.
You think he's having me on?
Professor Craig is the best surgeon
in the country.
He'd better be.
Wish me luck.
Good luck.
Told you she'd come to her senses.
It's not that simple.
But you said her statement
lets me off the hook.
Yeah, it does.
There you go, then.
And now Joe's gone, she'll be
back with me, where she belongs.
I don't think that's what she wants.
Of course she does.
She just has to come to her senses.
What's this?
We run a counselling course at the
hospital, about domestic violence.
Nothing to do with me.
Nothing to do with me.
The course will look good
when you face court again.
The course will look good
when you face court again.
But I don't have to go now, do I?
It might help you understand why it
is that you get angry and lash out.
Save it for someone who needs it.
Yeah, right.
Listen, if you end up with Linda
again and she stirs you up again
This time you're
walking out of here.
Next time you could be in a cell
next to Joe.
Rhys would think I'm a wimp if
I go on some program I don't need.
I'm real grateful
for what you've done, right?
You're a real nice lady,
I'm sorry you got hit,
but I'll be fine from here - honest.
What do you tell people
your father does?
Is he a brickie, a wharfie?
I don't talk about my past.
I don't talk about my past.
No. Today is all we've got
and that's all that counts.
No. Today is all we've got
and that's all that counts.
(laughs) Oh, how 60s.
I like my life.
And I like this hospital.
You'll like it a lot more
when I've smartened things up.
Starting tomorrow with Mr Jamison.
I half thought
you'd turn him against me.
He said you were
quite complimentary.
Being a lousy father doesn't make
you a lousy surgeon, does it?
I'm a great surgeon, Bronwyn.
One day you'll admit it.
A great surgeon is out to help
his patients for their sake,
not to use them
as experimental monkeys.
Try out some new trick.
Oh, Bronwyn, Bronwyn, Bronwyn.
You just don't get it.
Either way he can't lose.
I think it's going to be fun
having you around again.