All Saints (1998) s01e32 Episode Script

1
Previously on All Saints -
You're leaving in two weeks?
So, what's the problem?
There's one Craig too many here.
I don't think they'll want
Prof Craig to stick around.
Interesting.
I know about the baby.
You do?
(moaning)
Are you okay in there?
Bron
Oh, the baby you wanted so much.
There'll be others.
I wasn't sad to lose the baby.
Mostly, I was relieved.
One in one hundred bleed, you know.
He went by the book.
We did everything
that could be expected.
He didn't give a damn!
Shame about the bleed, Forlano.
He doesn't care about anyone.
We should be expending our resources
on patients with a better prognosis.
Are you coming home now?
I don't think so.
I can wait if you're not ready.
Don't bother.
I'll see you later.
CONNOR - Okay, your go.
Come on, Jared.
Don't think about it, just do it.
If I'm going to do something,
I'll do it right.
Ah, I've got it.
You really are anally retentive,
you know.
Better than being sloppy.
I'm going to propose a toast.
Well, what to? Bob?
If I drink to Bob one more time,
I'll get cirrhosis of the liver.
Alright, then, what are we toasting?
To me moving in with you guys.
What?!
(chuckles)
Don't you reckon it's a good idea?
You both look like
you need a drink.
My shout.
Oh, she can't be serious.
Well, she sounded kind of serious.
It's not a very good idea.
For a start, she's a woman.
She can't move in with us.
You know that as well as I do.
Especially seeing as
how you feel about her.
Don't go there.
Alright.
When she gets back, you tell her
you don't think it's a good idea.
I'll back you up.
Here we go.
Well, what do you reckon?
(both) Sure!
The Americans developed the
technology in the Cold War.
But it took the Germans to get the
precision engineering just right.
Have a look at these specs, Forlano.
(chuckles)
Incredible.
Surgical lasers don't come cheap.
I'm amazed we can afford it
with this year's budget.
BEEPER SOUNDS
I'm sure we'll find a couple
of patients to justify it for us.
Damn. Be with you in a moment.
Connor, you've got 1, 8 and 9,
and Professor Craig's new patient,
Mr Lindsay.
PHONE RINGS
Jaz speaking.
Hey, Ben.
Yes, she sure is. Hang on.
Guys, when can I move my stuff in?
Not that I've got much stuff.
Simple question.
Um, why are you moving out of
the nurses' quarters anyway, Bron?
Because I am.
Come on, when can I move in?
Whenever you like.
Great.
Okay, I'll bring my stuff round
after work today.
Trust me, it's going to be fine.
She did say today, didn't she?
Connor, you have to tell her.
Why me?
Well, because
..because you're the one
who'll be the most affected.
No way!
What happens if she brings
a guy home, huh?
Or if she's walking round
the house in nothing but a towel?
Mmm. Maybe you're right.
STEPH: (flat) Bye.
Are you okay?
Yep.
Ben's coming home today.
Where's he been?
Oh, some get-to-know-yourself
seminar.
Really? That's so great.
Hi. Can I help you?
Can I help you?
Oh, um, yes. I'm Karen McCarthur.
I'm here for surgery.
Hi. I'll get your admission details.
Hi. You're mine today.
I'll catch up with you
after you fill in your forms.
Here you go.
Miss McCarthur.
Oh, God. I'm sorry.
Patrick Lindsay,
admitted last night through A and E,
complaining of chest pain.
Has a history of angina
and blocked coronary arteries.
Mr Lindsay.
Do I have to keep
wearing these patches?
Slow release vasodilator
Dr Bowen prescribed.
I'd rather not fill up
on chemicals.
This could be your lucky day.
I can offer you a drug-free solution
to your blocked arteries.
Oh, yeah?
There've been great advances
in the technology.
This hospital has just bought
a new laser,
which could improve your health
out of sight.
Do you mean surgery?
Yes, I do. I've got
a cancellation today.
We can have you fixed up
and back for dinner.
I feel fine.
Why do I need to go under the knife?
Oh, it isn't ordinary surgery,
Mr Lindsay.
It's laser surgery. The latest.
They told me my condition
had stabilised.
I'd prefer to get out of here.
I have deals to close.
Mr Lindsay, one or more of
your arteries are blocked.
With a revascularisation,
you may not need any medication.
It's a minimally invasive procedure.
No-one's mentioned it until now.
I'll talk to my cardiologist
before I decide.
I have a slot this afternoon
then nothing free
for at least five weeks.
Then, I've got lots of time
to think about it.
I think that you are taking a great
risk not having this procedure.
In fact, I think
you're risking your life.
It's my life.
Not necessarily
without this operation.
Quit hassling me.
Your condition is very serious.
Professor.
You're being foolish.
Can I see you outside, please?
Mr Lindsay made his wishes
very clear.
Patients rarely know
what's best for them.
Yes. But it's still his decision.
Look, you may call me old-fashioned,
Sister,
but it's my opinion that nurses
should stick to nursing.
I am well aware of your opinion.
I cannot sit by and watch you
bully a patient
into something
he does not want to do.
Bully?!
He's lived with blocked arteries
most of his life.
Look, Sister, you may not agree
with my methods.
Quite frankly, I don't care.
My only concern
is getting the job done.
For whose benefit?
Yours or the patient's?
Oh, Sister,
I'd have expected better of you.
Your attitude's no different
from the rest of the nurses here.
We've bent over backwards
You have been argumentative,
obstructive,
and in this case, downright wrong.
In your opinion.
Yes, in MY opinion.
And in my opinion, Patrick Lindsay
needs that operation,
and he needs it now.
I'm going to make sure he gets it.
Okay, Karen. The piece of glass in
your neck's in a difficult position.
But I'm pretty sure
we'll be able to get it out.
Karen?
I'm sorry.
Do you understand what will happen?
Yeah.
My car accident was six months ago.
I can't believe
I need another operation.
It's not unheard of for bits
of glass to show up years later.
I hope you get it all this time.
Hospitals are places I try to avoid.
Yeah. As much as I try,
I can't seem to stay away.
I've got to go.
I'll see you in theatre.
SIRENS WAIL
He said HE'S had enough.
Can you believe it?
He's been under a lot of pressure.
The man's a bully.
You should have seen how he spoke
to Mr Lindsay.
I've seen subtler car salesmen.
I'm not defending him.
He's spending the hospital's money
like there's no tomorrow.
Admin's making a lot of
unhappy noises.
Really?
You are not the only one
to feel the backlash.
Nurses here are ready
to send out a lynch mob.
That makes me feel better,
but it doesn't help Mr Lindsay.
So, has Patrick made
an informed decision?
I think he made the wrong decision,
but that's not the point.
He dug his heels in as soon as
Craig started the hard sell.
Richard can be his own worst enemy.
He's driving me insane.
(chuckles)
What?
You're telling a shrink
you're going insane.
That is off the record.
Of course. Off the record, yeah.
I got a lift home after a party.
Another car ran a red light.
Can you lift your arm for a sec?
After that, I don't remember much.
I was in a coma for a few days.
Sounds awful.
It was.
You know, the first person I saw
when I woke up was the nurse.
You guys are the unsung heroes,
I reckon.
I don't know about that.
Come on. I couldn't do your job.
Morning tea, Jared?
Right.
Your pre-med's due in half an hour.
I'll be back then.
Nurse Levine?
Yeah. I can't wait.
Yeah. Coming.
Jared is so naive.
Karen is falling all over herself
and he acts like nothing's going on.
That's Jared for you, Bron.
He's thick as a brick sometimes.
That's a bit tough!
Try living with him.
Living with Jared is no piece
of cake, let me tell you.
I get along well with him.
I think he's really easy-going.
Jekyll and Hyde, Bron.
Jekyll and Hyde.
Care to elaborate on that?
Well, at work he's fine, but you get
him home and he's like your mother.
Pick up your clothes, wash up
Yeah, that's being tidy.
It's not tidy.
It's obsessive compulsive.
Well, I'll take my chances, then.
Maybe me moving in is going to
settle you both down a bit.
Maybe.
I would have thought you'd have more
sense than moving in with those two.
Von, we're going to be like
the Three Amigos.
Three Stooges, more like it.
Why are you both
being such a downer?
It's going to be fun.
So, whose turn is it
for dinner tonight?
Do you guys
have some kind of schedule?
I've tried, but Connor's impossible.
He doesn't even do the washing up.
Oh, well, we'll have to try again.
It's not just that.
He's a slob.
Slob?
Yeah.
Great.
We'll get on like a house on fire.
There you go.
I've known a few doctors in my time.
They can't wait to get you
under the knife.
Must have a quota or something.
Are you alright?
Oh, I feel really
..I feel really weird.
Weird in what way?
It's like I'm going to throw up.
Just take that.
(groans)
(calls) Room One!
Connor?
Arrested.
Call the Arrest Team.
Give me the bag, Terri.
Lignocaine, Bron.
I'll start compressions.
And one and two and three
and four and five.
And one and two and three
and four and five.
And one and two and three
and four and five.
Excuse me.
And one and two
VF.
Charge again - 300.
One, two, three, four, five.
One, two, three, four
Charge.
Clear.
Get another dose of adrenalin.
Come on, Patrick.
One, two, three, four, five.
Adrenalin, one in 10,000.
One, two, three, four, five.
..and two, three, four, five.
One, two, three, four, five.
What the hell is going on?
He arrested.
VF, 40 minutes ago.
Tried everything. No response.
..two, three, four
Yes, I can see that.
Once more. Charge to 360.
Charged.
Clear.
One, two, three, four, five.
Stop. Stop, stop, stop.
He's gone.
Once more.
I don't think so, Forlano, you prat.
Can we inform his family, please?
Time of death.
10.05.
Thanks, everyone.
I hope you're satisfied.
What do you mean by that,
Professor Craig?
I told you that man needed
revascularisation.
You did nothing to persuade him.
That is not my job, Professor Craig.
If he'd had that operation,
he'd be alive.
I mean, you killed him.
No. Excuse me. Excuse me.
He wasn't due to have his operation
until this afternoon.
His arrest had nothing to do
with surgery.
Well, you rest assured,
Sister Sullivan,
that I will be making my feelings
very clear to the powers that be.
Bastard!
He's wrong on every count.
You know that, Terri.
Who exactly is going to
tell him that?
JARED - Hi. Feeling a bit sleepy?
Yeah.
That'll be the pre-med.
Okay. When did you
last eat or drink?
Um, last night. About eight.
Mmm-hmm. Any allergies?
No.
Are all the male nurses here
as cute as you?
Ah, matter of opinion, I guess.
Is this your signature here
on the consent form?
Yep.
Come on, it can't be the first time
you've heard you're good-looking.
I bet you've got a girlfriend.
Sort of.
Um, any jewellery?
Um, yep. Just this.
Nice.
Engagement?
Um, yeah.
I'm scared.
You'll be okay.
I'm glad you're here, Steven.
(clears throat) Let's get this on,
shall we?
I can't believe
he said it to Terri anyway.
Would it have been better
if he'd said it to you, or Jared?
If I was her, I'd sue him.
That takes too long.
A hard kick in the groin,
that does it.
Ooh, I'd like to see that.
Mate, where were you?
Among other things,
you've just missed a huge barney
between Professor Craig and Terri.
She kissed me.
Who did?
My patient - Karen McCarthur.
I'd just given her a pre-med
and she kissed me.
Are we talking peck on the cheek
kiss or a tongue sambo?
Oh, pleeese!
It was pretty full-on.
You're lucky. If it was me,
she'd be 82 with false teeth.
It's not funny, Connor.
It was probably the pre-med.
Don't worry.
You should report it to Terri.
What? All that paperwork
over a little kiss?
She has enough to worry about.
These things happen.
Don't worry about it.
That's right. What would I know?
So, tell me, mate.
Was she a good kisser?
She was away with the pixies!
Beggars can't be choosers.
Right, Connor?
Oh, you guys are sick!
(chuckles) It's alright.
I'll look after her.
You take my room six.
STAN: He's a pain in the arse!
He's caused me nothing but grief
since he got here.
Blowing the budget,
antagonising all the other staff.
You feel better now?
Yes.
He virtually accused Terri
of causing a patient's death.
Yes, I heard.
Surely you can't take it seriously.
Oh, what do you reckon?
Still, he's not a happy man,
our Richard Craig.
We're not falling at his feet
enough.
He keeps threatening to take
his genius where it's appreciated.
So accept his offer.
With an outward reluctance,
but with an inward relief.
I can't promise anything,
but I'll talk to Terri.
The last thing I want
is people like her resigning.
Her mob would come down on me
like a ton of bricks.
Yes, they may be off the scene,
but they're not off the picture.
I wish they still wore habits.
They were so much easier to pick.
They've all gone undercover,
just to keep an eye on you.
(laughs)
What's the problem?
I was actually hoping
you could help ME.
It concerns your patient,
Patrick Lindsay.
Oh, yes. I admitted him last night.
Never would have anticipated
a cardiac arrest.
But you referred him to
Richard Craig for surgery?
No, for an opinion.
I wasn't at all convinced
surgery was needed.
He did see the patient, didn't he?
Oh, yes, he did.
Good. I've had a few problems with
Richard following up referrals.
Except in the more glamorous cases.
He thought laser revascularisation
was needed.
He'd use the laser to make his
coffee if he could work out how!
So you don't think it was necessary?
What are you getting at, Terri?
JAZ: Hey, Ben.
Hi.
Hello.
I'm pretty flat out right now.
I just came in to see if
we were right for dinner.
Um no. I don't think I'm up to it.
If there's one thing
I learnt at these seminars,
it's that we've got to talk, Steph.
Not tonight.
Okay?
Why don't we have a coffee later?
It's just that I'm busy now.
Jared
Hi, Karen. I'm Bron.
How are you feeling?
The operation went very well.
CONTAINER RATTLES
Here it is.
Where's Steven?
Who's Steven?
Jared.
Jared's with other patients now.
But it's okay. I'll look after you.
No. I want to see Jared.
You've just come out of
anaesthetic
I want Jared!
Calm down.
It's cold.
Alright. I'll get you
some more blankets.
I won't be long.
You don't honestly believe
I was responsible
for Patrick Lindsay's death?
Look, I know that feelings are
running pretty high around here now.
I'm losing one of my best nurses -
Bronwyn Craig -
because of his attitude.
Do you know that for sure?
I have my suspicions.
Professor Craig's under
a lot of pressure.
I think we can afford to cut him
a little slack
in the attitude department,
don't you?
What about these ridiculous claims
he's making against me?
What's being done about those?
I'm no lawyer, Stan,
but I do know he can't go round
making accusations.
You're not considering litigation,
are you?
Possibly.
So you'd be willing
to make your complaint official?
I'm preparing it now.
Whoo-hoo-hoo.
Karen's got it bad for you.
Oh, great!
Just stay away.
Yeah. You don't have to
tell me twice.
What are you two up to?
We're working out a roster system
to get around your slob attitude.
What?!
Yes, Jared here has been telling me
what a pig you are.
Has he now?
But then, what do you expect from
an obsessive compulsive like Jared?
I'm a what?!
Can we cut the double act here,
alright?
Which one of you
don't want me to move in?
Because I have to make other plans.
I've told the nurses' quarters
I'm moving out.
Have we lost
the power of speech here?
Well, I don't have
a problem with it.
Um, (clears throat) neither do I.
Are you sure?
I'm completely sure.
Very good.
I'll be fine with it.
Sister Sullivan and Dr Morrison
have both been to see me.
Both concerned over
your bad behaviour.
(chuckles) Come on, Stan.
We're not in school now.
Precisely.
So, I can trust you to put an end to
this little feud once and for all?
Disciplinary action?
Your department, as far as I know.
Precisely.
That's why you will apologise
to Terri Sullivan.
Apologise for what?
For making an accusation
of negligence
against the most
professional nurse I know.
For putting the hospital
at risk of a law suit
and for just being
a downright mongrel.
I find that highly offensive,
Stan.
That man would have died whether he
consented to the operation or not.
Make the apology!
It's not open for discussion,
Richard.
TRICKLING SOUND
Oh, hey, Karen.
What are you doing here?
You should be resting.
Come on, Steve, we're alone.
Um, my name's Jared, okay? JARED.
You're a patient and I'm a nurse.
I'm not going to let you
leave me again.
I'm sorry if you got the wrong idea.
It's just you and me.
Nobody else knows we're here.
Karen, you have to stop this.
I love you, Steven.
Karen, I'm not interested.
Get out of here!
Help.
Somebody help me.
Now, look. Calm
(screams) DON'T TOUCH ME!
Someone help me!
(screams) Somebody help me!
(wails)
Jared? What's going on?
(screeches) Somebody help me!
Help me!
I don't know!
Bron, get her out of here.
Come on. Let's go, mate.
(hysterical) He raped me!
I didn't touch her.
I didn't touch her!
Come on. It's alright.
She's the one who assaulted me.
That's not the way she tells it.
Well, she was acting strangely.
Like when she kissed me
after her pre-med.
She what?
Yeah, out of the blue.
I didn't ask her to
or want her to.
Why didn't you tell me?
Well, I didn't want to hassle you.
I didn't see her after that
until the bathroom.
So there's no documentation?
Bron and Connor knew.
Yes, but I didn't,
which means I can't vouch for you.
We don't know
if she'll press charges.
From what he says, her allegations
won't be hard to refute.
Great, but the mud will stick.
It'll stay on my record forever,
unless she drops them.
Well, sorry, mate.
It's just the way that it is.
I'll speak to Connor and Bron
and Karen and file a report.
And what do I do?
Until this is resolved,
don't go anywhere near Karen.
Maybe if I talk to her
No, Jared! I mean it.
You stay away.
Yeah, Rob Bowen is a good man
to have on your side.
He's invaluable.
Guys, I need you to fill out
a report on what happened.
This time,
go through the proper channels.
They're there for a reason.
Sure.
Whoa, here's trouble.
Sister Sullivan, may I have
a word with you, please?
Certainly.
In private, if you don't mind?
It seems I may have offended you.
I'd like to discuss the matter
in private, if you don't mind.
You were quite happy to discuss it
publicly before.
There's no reason
to hide ourselves away now.
I may have been a little hasty
in my assessment of Patrick Lindsay.
Hasty.
Maybe possibly even unjust.
Oh, I see.
So
So, I apologise.
Apology accepted.
But you have to agree, Sister,
if you'd been more supportive
of my recommendations,
this tragedy would never
have occurred.
You really can't be certain.
Yes, I can, always.
I take uncertainty as a weakness.
Really? I see it as being human.
Mmm.
Yes. Well, of course you would.
Jared.
Will you just cheer up?
It's going to be okay.
And what if it isn't?
I wanted to make a career
out of nursing.
Now it could all be gone.
No-one is going to believe her.
Yeah, well, they can't.
I mean, she's crazy.
Right from the start
Will you listen to me?
It'll blow over. I promise.
See you back on the ward.
I'm glad you're here, Steven.
Come on, Steven, we're alone.
Steven
Who is Steven?
Are you insane?
What are you doing here?
I have to talk to her.
Get him away from me.
I didn't rape you.
Why are you lying?
You know I didn't rape you.
Who's Steven?
Tell me who Steven is.
PETER: Karen, who is Steven?
Karen?
Jared, um, could be
Steven's twin brother.
Everything about him.
So, Steven's your fiance?
He, um, he was over the limit.
And I said I'd drive and
..he died in the accident.
When I saw Jared,
it was like that night
never happened.
Steven was still alive.
Karen, did Jared assault you?
(whimpers) I was just confused.
It was though I knew it was Jared.
But he looked so like Steven.
I just wanted it to be him.
So badly.
But he's dead, isn't he?
He's not ever coming back to me.
(gut-wrenching sobs) Not ever.
You just rest.
I'll come back and see you later.
Thanks, Karen.
Thanks, Bron.
(sobs)
Go on, Von.
I know you're burning up to say it.
No. I don't know what
you're talking about.
You know - Karen, me,
the "I told you so" lecture.
Rogue patient.
It can happen to anyone.
You think you know someone
and you don't.
Oh, Terri, thanks for
talking to Karen for me.
She's dropped the complaint.
Lucky for you, isn't it?
Sorry?
I told you not to speak to her.
I actually meant that.
Yeah, but I knew something was up.
What if you'd been wrong?
Those procedures are put in place
to protect you.
Peter?
What are we going to do
about Richard Craig?
We?
He's an arrogant bastard!
I thought you were
his number one fan.
Sorry. Sorry.
Look, he's a great surgeon.
You had every right to admire him.
All this rot about saving patients'
lives is bull. It's ego.
The batista, the pericardiocentesis.
It saved lives.
Grandstanding.
Russell Geddes, the debacle.
Bob Parkin.
Poor old Bob. I really should
have listened to Bron.
Is this change of heart
based on guilt?
Partly. Basically I'm embarrassed
for our profession.
You're not thinking of
saying anything?
There is no point
in risking your career
unless you're sure you can win.
It's the way that it is, Luke.
You are a junior registrar.
Richard Craig is a heavyweight.
If I don't stand up for what I
believe, what does that make me?
Get that out today.
I don't want anyone saying
they didn't know about it.
Forlano, isn't it?
Yeah, that's right.
Come in.
I don't have time to sit here
watching you chew your fingernails.
Either talk or leave.
It's not an easy thing to do, sir.
Look, anything you say
stays inside these four walls.
Richard Craig is the finest surgeon
I've ever seen.
But?
But I haven't always agreed with
the way he's handled things.
Come on, Doctor.
Let's cut to the chase.
Why are you here?
I think sometimes he places
undue pressure on the patients.
I believe he does it
to get his own way.
And he takes unnecessary risks.
You're not the first person
to bring this to my attention.
You knew?
So, I didn't need to come here
at all really.
No.
A pretty gutsy thing to do.
Risky, too.
You've blown the budget for 1999,
which prevents other surgeons
doing their work.
One - you will stick to a standard
theatre list from now on.
Two - you'll pull your head in
when dealing with nurses,
with your patients
and when making decisions
about spending money.
Come on, Stan.
You're talking about the price of
a kidney here and a liver there.
Have you ever held a beating
human heart in your hand?
You know I haven't.
Well, it's quite
an extraordinary feeling.
It's literally to hold life.
One life.
It's a big responsibility,
isn't it?
But I'm responsible for the lives
of thousands of people every year.
Yes, thousands.
This is the budget.
It's not a pretty sight,
even without your laser.
Fine. I'll take your word for it.
The trouble is,
every cent you spend and blow,
is a cent we can't spend elsewhere.
Stanley, you are asking me
to compromise on the treatment
of my patients?
That is not an option.
Then we have a problem, don't we?
Because I'm not about
to compromise either.
Fine. I am prepared to take
my expertise elsewhere.
Somewhere I'll be appreciated.
Do whatever you have to.
Are you going to tell me
about your weekend?
Oh, I got my money's worth.
I missed you.
That's nice.
I really miss the way we were.
How we didn't always used to argue.
And how it didn't used to be
so hard.
What's really happening, Steph?
Are you still upset
about the pregnancy?
Look, I know how hard
these last few months have been.
Ben. Listen to me.
You know I didn't want the baby.
The thing is
..I don't think
I ever want children.
You don't really mean that.
I'm sorry.
We made plans.
We sat down and
we made plans for our life.
I know.
People change.
I haven't.
Well, I have.
And you can't blame me for that.
Can't I?
Alright, let's just talk about
let's talk about this!
Maybe dinner tonight
isn't such a bad idea.
What's there to talk about now?
You've just made your decision
like you always do!
I couldn't go on lying to you.
Ben. Ben, just talk to me.
Look, if you can turn this
talk thing on and off like a tap,
then so can I.
(weeps)
Terri.
Mmm-hmm?
Richard Craig has decided
to take a sabbatical.
What?
Effective immediately.
I thought you'd be over the moon.
And Bob Bowen told me
about that report.
Not that Stan ever had to use it.
I just didn't think
he'd actually go.
He is a very good surgeon.
Good riddance, I say.
She's right, you know, Terri.
Have you heard?
The Lord God Professor
has jumped ship.
Oh, she's kidding, right?
No, she's not.
I don't know if I'm brave or stupid.
Okay, who's coming out to celebrate
me moving in with the dynamic duo?
Not me. I got a date with Danny.
JARED: After today?
I don't think so.
Yeah, ditto. Sorry.
Steph? Want to come out for drinks?
Not really in the mood.
Not really in the mood, okay.
What a bunch of party animals.
It looks like I'll just have to
have my farewell drinks by myself.
Today's my last day at All Saints.
(weeps)
What do you think
about Bron leaving?
Are you okay?
Yep.
Why wouldn't I be?
No reason.
(breaks down) Oh, God!
I think I just killed off
my marriage.
Hey, Steph.
(sobs)
It's okay. It's okay.
Hey, Bron.
You're not really leaving, are you?
'Fraid so.
Why are you doing this?
I know you really love it here.
Oh, you know, a change of scene,
new challenges, all that stuff.
Oh, well.
We're going to miss you.
Oh, well, if you can't have me
at work, you can have me at home.
Seven days a week.
And every day's a party.
Oh, Richard,
it's about your report on Ward 17.
I'm not rescinding anything,
so don't bother asking.
Terri does a wonderful job
with limited resources.
She doesn't need this
hanging over her.
Oh, please. The only reason you're
sticking up for Sister Sullivan
is that you've got the hots for her.
I'm not even going to dignify that
with a response.
It's quite understandable.
She's a very attractive woman.
Just between you and me,
the thought's crossed my mind
on a number of occasions.
As I'm taking a brief sabbatical,
I suggest you take advantage
of the situation.
Give her one.
Get it off your chest.
(laughs heartily)
Well, it looks like All Saints
is going to be a Craig-free zone.
I didn't think you'd keep
your side of the bargain.
I don't welch on bets.
It's called integrity.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Am I supposed to be impressed
or something?
No. I gave up trying to
impress you a long time ago.
So tell me, did you jump
or were you pushed?
It must be very hard on the ego
for a man in your position
to get the flick.
Yeah, you think
whatever makes you happy.
I have an international reputation.
I can take my talents elsewhere.
Somewhere far more prestigious
than this.
I hope you don't make
the same mistakes you made here.
The only mistake I made
was underestimating
the stupidity of people!
You were so busy throwing knives
at people's backs,
you didn't even see them
getting thrown at yours.
Not very smart, is it?
You have a great life
..Dad.
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I didn't even know
you were leaving, Bron.
Well, you weren't the only one.
You know me, Luke.
I'm not one to let the grass grow
underneath my feet.
But we'll still see you, won't we?
Yeah. I'm not going far.
Right. I've been thinking
about house rules.
What did I say?
The guy's a control freak.
No, I think it's a great idea.
Rule number one -
no leaving the toilet seat up.
Okay, I can handle that.
As long as there's no borrowing
of razors to shave your legs.
That's about as bad as it gets.
Not as bad as drinking milk
out of a carton.
What's wrong with that?
Okay, okay. Now, we also need
a cleaning roster.
No way.
If there's no cleaning roster, guess
who'll end up doing all the work?
No more, Ben.
I think you've had enough.
I'm fine.
Thanks.
STEPH: So, what are you going to do?
I've applied to do
an ambulance course.
I think I want to be a paramedic.
A paramedic?
Mmm. Get into the action
on the streets.
I might talk to Ben, actually.
Yeah, sure.
TERRI: Oh, hi.
Oh, come on, relax.
You're not at work now.
You didn't have to do this.
I can't let one of my favourites go
without saying bye.
What are we - chopped liver?
I still have to work with you guys.
Thank you.
Is it my shout?
Oh, no. I'll get it.
Jared will pay for it.
I'll have a red wine.
So I can't convince you to stay now,
even though Professor Craig's gone?
I did a deal with him, Terri.
If he'd operate on Bob, I'd resign.
So, if I went back on that, it'd
be like Bob's death meant nothing.
Okay.
TERRI: To Bron.
ALL: To Bron.
I'm not going to cry.
Ben.
What are you doing here?
Oh, sorry to interrupt.
Look, it's Bron's farewell.
That's okay, Steph. I understand.
You don't want to spend time
with your husband
Let's just go home.
You don't want to have our baby!
Keep your voice down.
It's not the time or place.
Where is the place?
When is the time?
You tell me, I'll be there.
Mate, let's get you home.
Get off me, Forlano.
Look, don't make a scene.
I said get offa me!
HEAVY THUD
Come on, Ben.
Let's go home.
I love you, Steph.
Yeah, I know.
I'm sorry.