All Saints (1998) s01e38 Episode Script
Happy Death Day
1
Previously on All Saints:
We can't go.
We have to, it's too risky.
Ben!
Out. Out. Let them do their job.
It is our job to be in there.
It's your job to stay alive.
It's my job to see you do.
I thought we had
something special, Bron.
We had a casual relationship.
Suddenly it's getting a bit
too serious and I'm over it.
So, what are we?
Nothing.
I'm her best chance of survival.
That's consent enough.
What does survival mean
except prolonging agony?
You're advocating euthanasia?
A bit hypocritical, isn't it?
Harry, this isn't about euthanasia.
You know, it's not God's will
keeping her alive - it's yours.
Shouldn't he be in the Cardiac Unit?
Admin put him in
the too hard basket.
It's ridiculous.
I know.
We shouldn't be in this situation
when there are sick people
waiting for a bed.
Steph, do you want to
sign Bron's card?
Yeah, sure.
Thanks for that, Jaz.
This is Sister Sullivan,
the nursing unit manager.
She'll be responsible for you now.
Good morning, Sister - Bryan Taylor.
I've um I've come here to die.
Bron.
Mmm?
It's your birthday, but must you
stink the place out?
That is wrong. What is that?
I got the cheap stuff, I'm broke.
If you're broke,
how can you afford ANY stuff?
Credit card, darling.
See you at Cougars tonight.
You're buying
as I'm the birthday girl.
We're having drinks here.
It's all organised.
Okay. Want me to chip in for booze?
No, but you could chip in the rent.
It's coming.
I've got an agency cheque owing and
it's Melbourne Cup Day next week.
See ya.
See ya.
Do you reckon she's got
a problem with gambling?
Is the Pope Polish?
Are the Kennedys gun shy?
Does a bear
Yeah, yeah. I get the message.
Hey, how much do you reckon she owes
on credit cards and stuff?
Who cares? If she gets into trouble
her old man can bail her out.
Believe me, it's not that easy.
Yeah. Rich parents are the sort
of problem I'd love to have.
Oh, please stop.
Just let me be still. Please.
We're nearly there, Mrs Cook.
She's two days into a migraine!
Can't we leave her
until the pethidine works?
I won't have Bryan Taylor committing
suicide in a multiple room.
Suicide?
His specialist told him
that he'll develop Huntington's.
He saw his brother die.
He took an overdose of Kirananspan.
Do you know it?
Yes, it's a slow release
potassium supplement.
But if he's taken that,
he'll arrest.
What's he doing here?
He's signed "not for resuscitation".
So Cardiac Unit refused him.
Until he dies,
one of us is meant to babysit.
Terri, I can't watch a normal bloke
arrest, and do nothing to save him.
You won't have to. I'll nurse him.
I'm sorry we have to move you,
but it'll be quiet now.
Please just let me stay here.
Please don't move me again.
I can't take any more.
There you go, Mrs Harrison.
Hop into that for your test.
Is she a drug addict?
I won't share with a drug addict.
No, she has a migraine.
What? Speak up.
(loud) She has a headache.
(loud) I haven't got a headache.
Connor!
Can you keep it down?
Yeah.
I'll let them know about your tests.
Gidday, handsome. It's me again.
Like the earrings?
They're the best yet.
What's all this?
Burning essential oils helps me
relax before the chemotherapy.
You mustn't look forward to it.
Scares the hell out of me.
But I'll keep at it
if it helps beat Pauline.
My cancer, lovey.
She's not going to get rid of me
without a fight.
Could you open your shirt for me
please, Mr Taylor?
What for?
I'll attach the cardiac monitor
to your chest.
That's not necessary.
I'm not here for treatment.
Are you angry?
I was trained to save lives,
not to stand by
and watch a healthy man die.
So, it would help me if I knew
how much of this drug you've taken.
Enough.
Do you have any idea
what this drug will do to you?
An overdose would cause
cardiac arrhythmias
and sudden death
through cardiac arrest.
I'm a drug rep. I sell this stuff.
So, who can we contact for you -
family, relatives?
No, no.
I posted a letter last night.
I don't want my sister to know
about this until it's all over.
JARED: How long before he arrests?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Your guess is as good as mine.
They should send him
to the morgue to wait it out.
They should send him
to the morgue to wait it out.
They should send him
to the morgue to wait it out.
Von!
Von!
Would you like to be
in Terri's place?
STEPH: That pethidine ready?
Let's do it.
Terri, I was right. Kiranaspan is
a slow release potassium supplement.
But the effects
should be reversible.
He said he's taken "enough".
In theory we can reverse
the hyperkalemia.
Can you persuade him to let us?
He refused a cardiac monitor.
If we intervene,
what chance do we have?
Well, that depends how much damage
there is to the heart.
Um, Jaz, can you page
Peter Morrison?
Ask him to come up here
as soon as he can.
SIREN WAILS
Anonymous call.
Someone heard an explosion.
One injured male so far.
Teenager with facial burns,
glass in his eyes.
An amateur amphetamine factory
blew up.
Grab the burns kit
and all the saline.
Alright.
Looks okay.
Apparently it's a mess inside.
Looks okay.
Apparently it's a mess inside.
I put the boy in the house.
I put the boy in the house.
Any others?
The kid's been asking
for his father.
So, who knows?
I wouldn't want to be
picking my way through that.
(boy wails) Help me, Dad. Dad!
I'm burning. Help me! DAD!
The paramedics are here
to help you, okay?
His name's Aden Calder. He's 14.
His name's Aden Calder. He's 14.
I want you to sit down here, Aden.
Just sit down.
I want you to sit down here, Aden.
Just sit down.
Aden, we can't do our job
unless you stay nice and still.
Listen, whatever you do,
do not rub your eyes, okay?
It hurts. Stop it hurting.
That's the chemicals.
We've got to try and wash them out.
Just hang in there.
This will help with pain, okay?
(screams) Argh!
I know this really hurts,
but I need you to deep breathe.
I can't. I can't.
Really slowly. Yes, you can.
You're doing really well.
Where's my dad?
Where's my(cries in pain)
(gasps in pain)
Oh, Ben.
Leave it.
We'll get the chemicals
off him first, alright?
Then Hartman's and morphine,
and some oxygen.
I'll do his obs, okay?
Good morning.
I've only got a minute,
so just quickly.
This is from Simon, telling you
what movie he wants to see.
And this is from Laura,
saying ignore what Simon says.
They're not talking.
Still looking forward
to coming out with us?
I was until
a Mr Bryan Taylor arrived.
Oh, I spoke to the psych resident,
and saw him in A&E.
It's a fascinating case.
Fascinating?
In a clinical sense, yes.
Well, he's committing suicide
on my ward.
I wonder if you could schedule him?
Hang on. Hang on
If you schedule him we can
override his wishes,
and resuscitate him when he arrests.
Terri, I'm not about to schedule
a patient that I haven't even met.
Well, it may be
the only chance he has.
I'll see him as soon as I can.
His skin's absorbed chemicals
from that explosion.
We'll run out of saline soon.
Yeah, I know.
Can you get me some water
from that sink?
SOUND OF RUNNING WATER
Hey, hey!
CRASHING
Stand up! Stay where you are!
Take it easy, mate.
We're paramedics - we're not cops.
We're not cops.
Stay still!
Got a sick kid here.
Shut up!
SHOTGUN BLAS
Brighton Hills 200.
Urgent. Shot fired.
Aden, it'll be okay,
we can still get away.
The cops won't get us.
The only place this kid is going
is a hospital.
Fix my kid so we can
get out of here.
Listen to me
Fix him up!
MAN: Back off!
Brighton Hills 200
Stay away!
We're not coming in, Mr Calder.
..two ambulance officers.
I've got two ambos here!
Try anything and I'll kill them.
We won't do anything like that.
Just talk.
(thumps door) Back off!
We can't do that.
We're going to stay here
and sort this out.
How's your boy doing, Mr Calder?
How's your boy doing, Mr Calder?
Aden. His name's Aden.
Aden. His name's Aden.
How's Aden doing?
Think about your boy.
That's all that matters.
Everything else
we can sort out later.
Stop talking and fix him up.
Talk to me, Mr Calder.
Bron, check his resps.
He's stopped breathing.
Alright, get a tube.
Why isn't he breathing?
And an IPP.
I'll have to tube him, okay?
What's going on?!
What's going on?!
We have to help him breathe.
What's that? Tell me what it
Okay. The bag. The bag.
Give me a seven, Bron.
Still nothing
on the right hand side.
I think we've got a pneumothorax.
What are you saying?
That means there's air
trapped around the lung.
It stops the lung expanding.
What's that mean?
(yells) What's that mean?!
If the pressure builds up,
the other lung, the trachea and the
heart can get pushed to one side.
We have to release the air.
NO!
SOFT SQUELCHING AND HISSING
It's a bloody selfish act.
He watched his brother die
from Huntington's disease.
He knows exactly
what's going to happen.
No, he doesn't.
No-one can predict the future.
Present company excepted.
There's nothing more
we can do for him here.
We must get him to a hospital.
They're not coming in.
I'm not going back inside!
CRASHING
What kind of pathetic father
are you?!
Ben, just leave it, will you?
What was Aden doing here anyway?
Did you have him making speed?
What kind of low-life
would let his kid do that?
When things went wrong,
were you there to help?
No, you were too off your face.
Just stay where you are.
I've had a gutful of this!
I'm warning you.
There's nothing more we can do here!
We can't do anything else for him.
We can't do anything else for him.
We have to move this stuff
and get him to a hospital NOW!
We have to move this stuff
and get him to a hospital NOW!
I'm warning you.
I hear you.
I hear you, alright?!
I only need one of you!
I can't save Aden on my own.
I'm not experienced
Shut up!
Ben, you tell him, Ben.
Tell him how long
I've been on the road.
Let him figure it out for himself.
Mr Calder, come on, talk to me.
Is Aden alright, mate?
Talk to me, Mr Calder.
DRAMATIC MUSIC
Well, what's it going to be?
Huh?
Do you want Aden to die, that's it?
Help him.
What's happening in there?
Get a stretcher in here.
I'm bringing the boy out now.
Get the other paramedics. Go!
IRIS: What's that smell?
Mrs Margolis' aromatherapy burner.
It helps her relax before treatment.
Smells good.
You'll have to speak up.
(loud) Smells good
No need to shout.
Connor, that smell
makes Mrs Cook nauseous.
Could you get rid of it?
Ah, Joy.
I heard.
Oh
It's funny how different oils
affect people differently.
This mixture stops me feeling sick.
Could you do without today?
I'll change the oil.
Anything to keep the peace.
I don't think changing the oil
This one's best for headaches.
You'll see.
Gotta have faith, darl.
One, two, three
Mate, I didn't mean
for you to get hurt.
We've got to get him in.
They're gonna look after you now.
(cries) You look after my boy.
Put the gun down, Mr Calder.
Come on, put it down.
LOUD BLAS
Bron, take the bag.
SOMBRE MUSIC
It's my life.
I don't want to live any more.
It's as simple as that.
It doesn't sound like
a simple decision to me.
I decided a long time ago that
I wouldn't end up like my brother.
I was told there was a chance
I'd develop Huntington's disease.
Now I know I will.
So, you've planned this
for some time?
No, I always knew that when the time
came this would be my only option.
Have you considered other options?
I've made my decision.
There's nothing you can do.
The act of deliberately
taking an overdose
is generally viewed
as being out of control.
I've simply chosen the time
and place that I should die.
Do you understand that your wishes
could be overridden
if you're deemed to be unable
to make a rational decision?
Dr Morrison, this hospital
has chosen to abide by my wishes.
I want to die.
Now, if any of the staff
try to intervene, I'll sue.
So, do you do you think I'm mad?
No.
No, I don't think you're mad.
But you are the most clinically
calculating person I've ever met.
BRON: So, what? That's it?
A statement to the cops
and back out on the road?
No good to anyone sitting here.
Yeah, well, we're no good to anyone
if we're dead either.
Ben, you really pushed in there.
Anything could have happened.
Had to get the kid out, didn't we?
The guy had a gun!
Anyway, you really freaked me out.
I didn't know what you were doing.
Did you?
Bron, the boy's on his way
up to theatre.
Oh, good.
A lousy way
to celebrate a birthday, huh?
I'm surprised you remembered.
Yeah, well, I'd better get going.
Coming round for drinks after?
Yeah, sure.
PETER: I'm not going
to schedule Bryan Taylor.
He's clearly a danger to himself.
Yes. But he's also perfectly calm,
lucid, rational.
There's no sign of delusion
or altered state of mind.
How can you call him rational,
Peter?
He checks into a hospital.
They are morally obliged
to admit him.
He ties them up legally,
making them sign a document
refusing resuscitation.
A perfect plan.
So, I'm just supposed to
stand by and watch him die?
If I were you,
I think I'd get legal advice.
I'm asking you to help save
a man's life
and you're telling me
to get a lawyer?
Terri, you're a nun
Oh, don't patronise me!
No, I am not.
But you might have to
accept his decision
no matter how much you disagree.
No matter how much you disagree.
You've given your opinion,
now you can leave the ward.
You've given your opinion,
now you can leave the ward.
I get to stay and watch him die.
Mr Taylor, could you put these on
for me, please?
I don't need pyjamas.
Makes it easier
to put the monitor on.
I told you, I don't need that.
Regardless of your decision, I'm in
charge of the patients on the ward.
I won't have anyone
say I was negligent
in monitoring your condition.
Of course.
Thank you.
What are you doing that for?
It's a procedure when we know
a patient may arrest.
To make it easier to resuscitate?
Easier to lay you out when you die.
I'll be back in a few minutes.
It must be serious.
What?
I can't remember the last time I saw
you in here reading the tea leaves.
I'm just taking
some time out to myself.
I wouldn't have thought
Admin could be so tactless
as to put him on a nun's ward.
It's a sin, isn't it?
Just think of it like euthanasia.
Getting in a bit early, that's all.
He seems damned certain about it.
Well, despite what Peter says,
I'm not so sure about that.
I don't know, Von.
It's something in his eyes.
Hmm.
Well, if he's going to change
his mind he'd better get a move on.
COUGHING AND SPLUTTERING
The bowl's right here.
I'm going to be sick again.
It's that smell!
Oh, God!
Please make it go away. Please.
Get her to switch that burner off.
She's a cancer patient.
It helps her relax during the chemo.
Well, she should be lying still,
not vomiting. She's in agony.
It's a headache.
It's a migraine.
Well, chemo's no walk in the park.
It's not a competition
to see who's in more pain.
Alright. I'll ask Joy
to turn the burner off.
What? You got your way.
Yeah. I just thought you'd put up
a bit more of a fight.
I'm feeling kind of relaxed.
Maybe the aromatherapy's working.
Get real.
Is your sister the only one
in your family?
Oh, a few cousins somewhere.
And does she know that you're here?
Don't you think she deserves
a chance to say goodbye to you?
I really don't want to
talk about my sister.
Do you do you think I'm mad?
It's not up to me
to make those sorts of judgements.
I'm interested. I'd like to know
what you really think.
Alright.
I can't believe you'd be so selfish.
So cowardly, to commit suicide here.
You're right. I I am a coward.
I don't I don't have
the guts to shoot myself
or throw myself in front of a train
or off a roof.
This way is fairly painless.
Then why don't you go to a hotel
or somewhere else?
Because I might be found.
Are you that certain
that you want to die?
Yes, I am.
Joy, how are you doing?
I've felt better.
Right.
Well, look, I don't like to ask,
but could you manage
without the burner?
I need it, darl.
I know you think it helps.
No.
It does help. I need it.
I'll change the mixture again. Oh!
Joy, it would be better
if you just turned it off.
I need to have it on
while I'm having my chemo.
You can't force me to turn it off.
I've got rights.
Patients have got rights.
Alright, I'm sorry.
We'll work something out.
JARED: What good is changing oils?
I don't know.
It might work and then
they'd both be happy.
STEPH: How are you going?
STEPH: How are you going?
I'm angry with him
and I'm letting him know.
I'm angry with him
and I'm letting him know.
I can't blame you.
I'm also angry with myself,
which doesn't help.
Considered just shutting the door
and leaving him to it?
Well, could you do that?
I'm damned if I do
and damned if I don't.
If I save him,
we've got a lawsuit on our hands.
And if I don't,
I've failed him and myself.
Why doesn't he walk outside,
drop dead and save us this bother?
I've met some selfish mongrels
in my life, but he takes the cake.
If I had my way,
I'd kick him out the front door.
JAZ: Poor Lesley gets thrown out
of room one with that migraine.
The worst thing is that my patient's
doing everything to survive
and this idiot's trying to die.
(softly) Connor!
I'm not apologising for my staff.
I understand how they feel.
I don't think you really have
the faintest idea.
It smells like someone's burning
aromatherapy oils out there.
Yeah. A patient in room four.
Oh, it smells nice.
Mmm. She's got cancer.
It helps with the pain.
She's not giving up.
Well, she doesn't have to.
You can be treated for cancer.
What makes you sure there's no cure
for Huntington's around the corner?
I'm not prepared to wait
and find there isn't.
You show no symptoms
I could develop symptoms any time.
I could end up like my brother.
Do you know what that's like?
I've seen patients
with Huntington's.
But, your family? Your brother?
No.
To watch someone that you really,
really love
turn from a person to a thing
Every time we went to visit him
he'd remember less and less.
He forgot my name.
He lost control of his bladder.
His bowels.
In the end I, um
..I just couldn't even bear to
walk through the door to see him.
MONITOR BEEPS RAPIDLY
What's that?
Why, what do you feel?
What was it?
It's an irregular beat.
The muscle has trouble functioning.
Oh, well, let's get this over with.
Why did you want to know what
It doesn't matter.
It does matter.
I think you're scared, Bryan.
You're scared of dying.
Now, there is still time.
You say the word and we will try
to reverse the drug's effects.
The longer you leave it,
the less chance we have.
Excuse me, if you don't want to
watch me die, you should leave.
You're not feeling nauseous?
No, it's gone.
And the pain seems
to be lifting, too.
That's great.
I'll leave you to rest.
Well?
Well, the nausea's all gone
and the migraine's a bit better.
Oh, so that's all thanks to Joy.
It's just pethidine doing its job.
Oh, ye of little faith.
Joy, anything I can do for you?
You could put a tape on for me.
Just press the button.
SOUND OF RUNNING WATER
AND RELAXING MUSIC
How could you let her
play that tape?
She needs her music.
That's not music.
It's ambient.
It's diuretic.
It makes everyone want bedpans.
Oh, get a grip, boys.
Oh, now I've got to go.
Uni trained nurses! First-rate
education, second-rate bladders.
Is that right?
Connor, I need you in room three.
I was just about to feed
the CVA patient in four.
But if someone could do it for me
I think I can manage that.
What are you up to?
Me?
Nothing.
TAPE CONTINUES TO PLAY
(snores)
At least you've got a catheter.
ERRATIC BEEPING
DOOR KNOCK
STEPH: Sorry to add to the pile.
He's starting to throw VEBs.
Yeah, I know.
Not long to go now.
I'd just wish he'd let us
contact his sister
so we feel like
we've done something.
Is that all the family he has?
Yeah. They saw his brother go
through the last stages of it.
Terrible to watch.
Were they there at the end?
He wasn't.
Um, I don't know about his sister.
RAPID BEEPING
I've got to get back to him.
Look, just
Just let this happen.
When you spoke about your brother
I really don't want to
talk about this, alright?
Well, I'll stop.
I just want to know if anyone from
the family was there in the end.
Your sister was there, wasn't she?
It's a big decision
leaving her to cope alone.
Well, I didn't make a decision.
I just went to work.
How does she feel about that?
Do you know how she feels about
you not being there in the end?
Is that why you don't want her
to know about you?
I can't ask her
to go through it again.
You think she might reject you?
Look, I walked away from him.
She's never mentioned anything,
but I know how she feels about me.
How can you know how she feels
I walked
I walked away from him.
Bryan, it's easy to forgive someone
Bryan, it's easy to forgive someone
for not being able
to watch a loved one die.
For not being able
to watch a loved one die.
I won't ask her.
I don't want you to die.
I don't want you to die like this.
Not before your time.
Will you be here?
You won't leave me?
No, I won't leave you.
See, I'd never forgive myself
for leaving a dying patient.
But you have to forgive yourself
for leaving your brother.
Oh, I can't do that.
I can't.
That's why I just
I just want to die
and get this over with.
Alright, you look me in the eye
and you say that.
You know, I'll know that look.
I'll know you're sure
it's your time.
Bryan, I need to know
that you're sure.
Now, you give me the sign and I'll
do everything I can to save you.
Aden.
How are you doing?
It's Ben - the paramedic.
I just dropped in
to see how you were.
I'm okay.
He had to do it, you know.
He couldn't go back inside.
I know.
Everyone reckons
he was a total loser.
But he wasn't.
Things will work out, mate.
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
When you know when Dad
Yeah.
Would he have felt anything?
You know, been in pain?
No, mate.
He wouldn't have felt a thing.
I didn't think
you were going to show.
You promised me a drink.
No, have something to eat.
Put a lining on your stomach.
No, I'm okay.
I will not have your wife holding me
responsible for you getting legless
before the whole tribe turns up.
Occupational hazard, mate.
Are you saying I'll turn into
an alcoholic?
Touchy subject?
What is this?
Steph put you up to this?
No. It is called talking.
Oh.
And this this is called buttering.
Like talking, it sort of helps
if two people take part.
Yeah, yeah.
Do you ever see
any of your patients?
Like afterwards?
No. I never get involved.
Not ever?
Nope.
What about that kid today?
I mean, he lost his dad and
I just hope he's got
someone to turn to.
Mmm.
You get emotionally involved
with a patient,
you get yourself
into all sorts of trouble.
Let me ring your sister so she can
come and say goodbye to you.
She won't want
anything to do with me.
Don't judge your sister. Ask her.
Do you think there's a chance?
Yes, I do.
HEART MONITOR FLATLINES
URGENT BUZZING
Arrest in one!
One, two, three, four
Terri, what are you doing?
He gave consent.
Did he sign something?
Trust me!
Ah, what do you think?
Ah, ten mil calcium gluconate?
STEPH: Yeah.
Three, four, five
One, two, three, four, five.
One, two, three, four, five.
One, two, three, four, five.
One, two, three, four, five.
Is that charged, Steph?
Yeah. 200 joules.
..three, four, five.
Right, clear.
THUMP
MONITOR BEEPS
We've got sinus rhythm.
Still signs of high potassium.
Give a second dose of calcium
gluconate and up to ICU pronto.
PETER: I'll call them.
We've heard about this clown.
Chickening out, are we?
You were wrong, Peter.
Hang on a minute.
He almost died because
you made a mistake.
I know how hard today's been.
No, you don't know
how hard today was.
You weren't there!
If you scheduled him
Terri, listen to me, that was
the right decision at the time.
This is not
an exact science, you know.
I want some time to myself.
I think we should talk about this.
I don't want to talk about this.
Fine.
I'll see you later, then.
God, I almost lost it when that guy
pulled that gun on me today.
Forget it, it's over now.
Oh, listen to Superman.
You must've felt something.
Yeah, of course I did.
Like what?
Felt good about saving the kid.
Yeah.
Yeah. I hope he's alright.
He'll be okay.
What about his dad, though?
What if we, um
Do you reckon
we could have saved him?
What do you mean?
What, you think it was my fault?
No!
What, then?
No, you were great,
you were fantastic.
I was the one that lost it.
You did all the thinking.
You were great - really.
You did okay.
Yeah?
Yeah.
So, we work alright together, then?
We're getting there.
So, were you scared?
Were you scared?
What do you reckon?
The guy had a gun pointed at us.
So, this whole big Superman thing
is a bit of an act, then, hey?
I never said I was Superman.
Oh, well,
your secret is safe with me.
I'm that tired
I can hardly hold the cup.
At least the headache's
nearly all gone.
Glad to hear it.
Not half as glad as I am.
Be thankful, you have no idea.
It's like a great weight
has been lifted off.
When you finish your tea,
you can get some more rest.
At least I can rest now.
Do you really think
it was the aromatherapy?
Is there something in it?
Mrs Cook, you're full of pethidine.
Yes, but if it works.
I'm going to give it a go next time.
What's all this?
What's that, dear?
Don't stop her.
It's just what the doctor ordered.
Can I do anything for you?
Turn the tape for me, darl?
Okay.
WHALE SOUNDS
Ah, enjoy.
Thank you.
Jared, this New Age stuff
might work and all,
but it's a bit of a con,
don't you reckon?
Drugs are chemicals, aromatherapy
are chemicals - what's the diff?
Hey, if it works, it works.
Mmm, yeah.
What's she playing now?
Whales - or someone strangling a cat
- it's hard to tell the difference.
How is he?
Oh, his electrolytes are all over
the shop, but he'll live.
That smells nice. Is it new?
Yeah. I got it when I was
buying Bron's present. Try it.
Oh, it's beautiful.
Oh, here's trouble.
You two still fighting?
He got to choose
the movie last time.
I did not!
You did!
Okay, alright
I'll pick the movie tonight,
so get the lift before it goes.
I'll see you there.
Say happy birthday to Bron.
Yeah.
Sure you're up to it?
Yeah, just what I need.
Oh, okay. Good.
That, ah, smells nice.
Thanks.
VON: "Secret Desire".
Someone's in for a good night.
You coming for a drink?
You bet.
I heard Ben got in
some trouble today.
Yeah, well,
it doesn't pay to worry about it.
Is he coming out tonight?
No.
He doesn't socialise these days.
Hey.
BRON: Hello.
I didn't expect to see you here.
Oh, Bron roped me in.
We don't have to stay.
We could go home if you like.
Tell me about your day.
Oh, it's okay. Just another day.
You should talk about it, Ben.
I have.
With my partner.
Yeah.
Okay, Clark Kent.
Told you not to call me that, Lois.
Time to dance.
LOUD ROCK MUSIC
No
MUSIC POUNDS
Previously on All Saints:
We can't go.
We have to, it's too risky.
Ben!
Out. Out. Let them do their job.
It is our job to be in there.
It's your job to stay alive.
It's my job to see you do.
I thought we had
something special, Bron.
We had a casual relationship.
Suddenly it's getting a bit
too serious and I'm over it.
So, what are we?
Nothing.
I'm her best chance of survival.
That's consent enough.
What does survival mean
except prolonging agony?
You're advocating euthanasia?
A bit hypocritical, isn't it?
Harry, this isn't about euthanasia.
You know, it's not God's will
keeping her alive - it's yours.
Shouldn't he be in the Cardiac Unit?
Admin put him in
the too hard basket.
It's ridiculous.
I know.
We shouldn't be in this situation
when there are sick people
waiting for a bed.
Steph, do you want to
sign Bron's card?
Yeah, sure.
Thanks for that, Jaz.
This is Sister Sullivan,
the nursing unit manager.
She'll be responsible for you now.
Good morning, Sister - Bryan Taylor.
I've um I've come here to die.
Bron.
Mmm?
It's your birthday, but must you
stink the place out?
That is wrong. What is that?
I got the cheap stuff, I'm broke.
If you're broke,
how can you afford ANY stuff?
Credit card, darling.
See you at Cougars tonight.
You're buying
as I'm the birthday girl.
We're having drinks here.
It's all organised.
Okay. Want me to chip in for booze?
No, but you could chip in the rent.
It's coming.
I've got an agency cheque owing and
it's Melbourne Cup Day next week.
See ya.
See ya.
Do you reckon she's got
a problem with gambling?
Is the Pope Polish?
Are the Kennedys gun shy?
Does a bear
Yeah, yeah. I get the message.
Hey, how much do you reckon she owes
on credit cards and stuff?
Who cares? If she gets into trouble
her old man can bail her out.
Believe me, it's not that easy.
Yeah. Rich parents are the sort
of problem I'd love to have.
Oh, please stop.
Just let me be still. Please.
We're nearly there, Mrs Cook.
She's two days into a migraine!
Can't we leave her
until the pethidine works?
I won't have Bryan Taylor committing
suicide in a multiple room.
Suicide?
His specialist told him
that he'll develop Huntington's.
He saw his brother die.
He took an overdose of Kirananspan.
Do you know it?
Yes, it's a slow release
potassium supplement.
But if he's taken that,
he'll arrest.
What's he doing here?
He's signed "not for resuscitation".
So Cardiac Unit refused him.
Until he dies,
one of us is meant to babysit.
Terri, I can't watch a normal bloke
arrest, and do nothing to save him.
You won't have to. I'll nurse him.
I'm sorry we have to move you,
but it'll be quiet now.
Please just let me stay here.
Please don't move me again.
I can't take any more.
There you go, Mrs Harrison.
Hop into that for your test.
Is she a drug addict?
I won't share with a drug addict.
No, she has a migraine.
What? Speak up.
(loud) She has a headache.
(loud) I haven't got a headache.
Connor!
Can you keep it down?
Yeah.
I'll let them know about your tests.
Gidday, handsome. It's me again.
Like the earrings?
They're the best yet.
What's all this?
Burning essential oils helps me
relax before the chemotherapy.
You mustn't look forward to it.
Scares the hell out of me.
But I'll keep at it
if it helps beat Pauline.
My cancer, lovey.
She's not going to get rid of me
without a fight.
Could you open your shirt for me
please, Mr Taylor?
What for?
I'll attach the cardiac monitor
to your chest.
That's not necessary.
I'm not here for treatment.
Are you angry?
I was trained to save lives,
not to stand by
and watch a healthy man die.
So, it would help me if I knew
how much of this drug you've taken.
Enough.
Do you have any idea
what this drug will do to you?
An overdose would cause
cardiac arrhythmias
and sudden death
through cardiac arrest.
I'm a drug rep. I sell this stuff.
So, who can we contact for you -
family, relatives?
No, no.
I posted a letter last night.
I don't want my sister to know
about this until it's all over.
JARED: How long before he arrests?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Your guess is as good as mine.
They should send him
to the morgue to wait it out.
They should send him
to the morgue to wait it out.
They should send him
to the morgue to wait it out.
Von!
Von!
Would you like to be
in Terri's place?
STEPH: That pethidine ready?
Let's do it.
Terri, I was right. Kiranaspan is
a slow release potassium supplement.
But the effects
should be reversible.
He said he's taken "enough".
In theory we can reverse
the hyperkalemia.
Can you persuade him to let us?
He refused a cardiac monitor.
If we intervene,
what chance do we have?
Well, that depends how much damage
there is to the heart.
Um, Jaz, can you page
Peter Morrison?
Ask him to come up here
as soon as he can.
SIREN WAILS
Anonymous call.
Someone heard an explosion.
One injured male so far.
Teenager with facial burns,
glass in his eyes.
An amateur amphetamine factory
blew up.
Grab the burns kit
and all the saline.
Alright.
Looks okay.
Apparently it's a mess inside.
Looks okay.
Apparently it's a mess inside.
I put the boy in the house.
I put the boy in the house.
Any others?
The kid's been asking
for his father.
So, who knows?
I wouldn't want to be
picking my way through that.
(boy wails) Help me, Dad. Dad!
I'm burning. Help me! DAD!
The paramedics are here
to help you, okay?
His name's Aden Calder. He's 14.
His name's Aden Calder. He's 14.
I want you to sit down here, Aden.
Just sit down.
I want you to sit down here, Aden.
Just sit down.
Aden, we can't do our job
unless you stay nice and still.
Listen, whatever you do,
do not rub your eyes, okay?
It hurts. Stop it hurting.
That's the chemicals.
We've got to try and wash them out.
Just hang in there.
This will help with pain, okay?
(screams) Argh!
I know this really hurts,
but I need you to deep breathe.
I can't. I can't.
Really slowly. Yes, you can.
You're doing really well.
Where's my dad?
Where's my(cries in pain)
(gasps in pain)
Oh, Ben.
Leave it.
We'll get the chemicals
off him first, alright?
Then Hartman's and morphine,
and some oxygen.
I'll do his obs, okay?
Good morning.
I've only got a minute,
so just quickly.
This is from Simon, telling you
what movie he wants to see.
And this is from Laura,
saying ignore what Simon says.
They're not talking.
Still looking forward
to coming out with us?
I was until
a Mr Bryan Taylor arrived.
Oh, I spoke to the psych resident,
and saw him in A&E.
It's a fascinating case.
Fascinating?
In a clinical sense, yes.
Well, he's committing suicide
on my ward.
I wonder if you could schedule him?
Hang on. Hang on
If you schedule him we can
override his wishes,
and resuscitate him when he arrests.
Terri, I'm not about to schedule
a patient that I haven't even met.
Well, it may be
the only chance he has.
I'll see him as soon as I can.
His skin's absorbed chemicals
from that explosion.
We'll run out of saline soon.
Yeah, I know.
Can you get me some water
from that sink?
SOUND OF RUNNING WATER
Hey, hey!
CRASHING
Stand up! Stay where you are!
Take it easy, mate.
We're paramedics - we're not cops.
We're not cops.
Stay still!
Got a sick kid here.
Shut up!
SHOTGUN BLAS
Brighton Hills 200.
Urgent. Shot fired.
Aden, it'll be okay,
we can still get away.
The cops won't get us.
The only place this kid is going
is a hospital.
Fix my kid so we can
get out of here.
Listen to me
Fix him up!
MAN: Back off!
Brighton Hills 200
Stay away!
We're not coming in, Mr Calder.
..two ambulance officers.
I've got two ambos here!
Try anything and I'll kill them.
We won't do anything like that.
Just talk.
(thumps door) Back off!
We can't do that.
We're going to stay here
and sort this out.
How's your boy doing, Mr Calder?
How's your boy doing, Mr Calder?
Aden. His name's Aden.
Aden. His name's Aden.
How's Aden doing?
Think about your boy.
That's all that matters.
Everything else
we can sort out later.
Stop talking and fix him up.
Talk to me, Mr Calder.
Bron, check his resps.
He's stopped breathing.
Alright, get a tube.
Why isn't he breathing?
And an IPP.
I'll have to tube him, okay?
What's going on?!
What's going on?!
We have to help him breathe.
What's that? Tell me what it
Okay. The bag. The bag.
Give me a seven, Bron.
Still nothing
on the right hand side.
I think we've got a pneumothorax.
What are you saying?
That means there's air
trapped around the lung.
It stops the lung expanding.
What's that mean?
(yells) What's that mean?!
If the pressure builds up,
the other lung, the trachea and the
heart can get pushed to one side.
We have to release the air.
NO!
SOFT SQUELCHING AND HISSING
It's a bloody selfish act.
He watched his brother die
from Huntington's disease.
He knows exactly
what's going to happen.
No, he doesn't.
No-one can predict the future.
Present company excepted.
There's nothing more
we can do for him here.
We must get him to a hospital.
They're not coming in.
I'm not going back inside!
CRASHING
What kind of pathetic father
are you?!
Ben, just leave it, will you?
What was Aden doing here anyway?
Did you have him making speed?
What kind of low-life
would let his kid do that?
When things went wrong,
were you there to help?
No, you were too off your face.
Just stay where you are.
I've had a gutful of this!
I'm warning you.
There's nothing more we can do here!
We can't do anything else for him.
We can't do anything else for him.
We have to move this stuff
and get him to a hospital NOW!
We have to move this stuff
and get him to a hospital NOW!
I'm warning you.
I hear you.
I hear you, alright?!
I only need one of you!
I can't save Aden on my own.
I'm not experienced
Shut up!
Ben, you tell him, Ben.
Tell him how long
I've been on the road.
Let him figure it out for himself.
Mr Calder, come on, talk to me.
Is Aden alright, mate?
Talk to me, Mr Calder.
DRAMATIC MUSIC
Well, what's it going to be?
Huh?
Do you want Aden to die, that's it?
Help him.
What's happening in there?
Get a stretcher in here.
I'm bringing the boy out now.
Get the other paramedics. Go!
IRIS: What's that smell?
Mrs Margolis' aromatherapy burner.
It helps her relax before treatment.
Smells good.
You'll have to speak up.
(loud) Smells good
No need to shout.
Connor, that smell
makes Mrs Cook nauseous.
Could you get rid of it?
Ah, Joy.
I heard.
Oh
It's funny how different oils
affect people differently.
This mixture stops me feeling sick.
Could you do without today?
I'll change the oil.
Anything to keep the peace.
I don't think changing the oil
This one's best for headaches.
You'll see.
Gotta have faith, darl.
One, two, three
Mate, I didn't mean
for you to get hurt.
We've got to get him in.
They're gonna look after you now.
(cries) You look after my boy.
Put the gun down, Mr Calder.
Come on, put it down.
LOUD BLAS
Bron, take the bag.
SOMBRE MUSIC
It's my life.
I don't want to live any more.
It's as simple as that.
It doesn't sound like
a simple decision to me.
I decided a long time ago that
I wouldn't end up like my brother.
I was told there was a chance
I'd develop Huntington's disease.
Now I know I will.
So, you've planned this
for some time?
No, I always knew that when the time
came this would be my only option.
Have you considered other options?
I've made my decision.
There's nothing you can do.
The act of deliberately
taking an overdose
is generally viewed
as being out of control.
I've simply chosen the time
and place that I should die.
Do you understand that your wishes
could be overridden
if you're deemed to be unable
to make a rational decision?
Dr Morrison, this hospital
has chosen to abide by my wishes.
I want to die.
Now, if any of the staff
try to intervene, I'll sue.
So, do you do you think I'm mad?
No.
No, I don't think you're mad.
But you are the most clinically
calculating person I've ever met.
BRON: So, what? That's it?
A statement to the cops
and back out on the road?
No good to anyone sitting here.
Yeah, well, we're no good to anyone
if we're dead either.
Ben, you really pushed in there.
Anything could have happened.
Had to get the kid out, didn't we?
The guy had a gun!
Anyway, you really freaked me out.
I didn't know what you were doing.
Did you?
Bron, the boy's on his way
up to theatre.
Oh, good.
A lousy way
to celebrate a birthday, huh?
I'm surprised you remembered.
Yeah, well, I'd better get going.
Coming round for drinks after?
Yeah, sure.
PETER: I'm not going
to schedule Bryan Taylor.
He's clearly a danger to himself.
Yes. But he's also perfectly calm,
lucid, rational.
There's no sign of delusion
or altered state of mind.
How can you call him rational,
Peter?
He checks into a hospital.
They are morally obliged
to admit him.
He ties them up legally,
making them sign a document
refusing resuscitation.
A perfect plan.
So, I'm just supposed to
stand by and watch him die?
If I were you,
I think I'd get legal advice.
I'm asking you to help save
a man's life
and you're telling me
to get a lawyer?
Terri, you're a nun
Oh, don't patronise me!
No, I am not.
But you might have to
accept his decision
no matter how much you disagree.
No matter how much you disagree.
You've given your opinion,
now you can leave the ward.
You've given your opinion,
now you can leave the ward.
I get to stay and watch him die.
Mr Taylor, could you put these on
for me, please?
I don't need pyjamas.
Makes it easier
to put the monitor on.
I told you, I don't need that.
Regardless of your decision, I'm in
charge of the patients on the ward.
I won't have anyone
say I was negligent
in monitoring your condition.
Of course.
Thank you.
What are you doing that for?
It's a procedure when we know
a patient may arrest.
To make it easier to resuscitate?
Easier to lay you out when you die.
I'll be back in a few minutes.
It must be serious.
What?
I can't remember the last time I saw
you in here reading the tea leaves.
I'm just taking
some time out to myself.
I wouldn't have thought
Admin could be so tactless
as to put him on a nun's ward.
It's a sin, isn't it?
Just think of it like euthanasia.
Getting in a bit early, that's all.
He seems damned certain about it.
Well, despite what Peter says,
I'm not so sure about that.
I don't know, Von.
It's something in his eyes.
Hmm.
Well, if he's going to change
his mind he'd better get a move on.
COUGHING AND SPLUTTERING
The bowl's right here.
I'm going to be sick again.
It's that smell!
Oh, God!
Please make it go away. Please.
Get her to switch that burner off.
She's a cancer patient.
It helps her relax during the chemo.
Well, she should be lying still,
not vomiting. She's in agony.
It's a headache.
It's a migraine.
Well, chemo's no walk in the park.
It's not a competition
to see who's in more pain.
Alright. I'll ask Joy
to turn the burner off.
What? You got your way.
Yeah. I just thought you'd put up
a bit more of a fight.
I'm feeling kind of relaxed.
Maybe the aromatherapy's working.
Get real.
Is your sister the only one
in your family?
Oh, a few cousins somewhere.
And does she know that you're here?
Don't you think she deserves
a chance to say goodbye to you?
I really don't want to
talk about my sister.
Do you do you think I'm mad?
It's not up to me
to make those sorts of judgements.
I'm interested. I'd like to know
what you really think.
Alright.
I can't believe you'd be so selfish.
So cowardly, to commit suicide here.
You're right. I I am a coward.
I don't I don't have
the guts to shoot myself
or throw myself in front of a train
or off a roof.
This way is fairly painless.
Then why don't you go to a hotel
or somewhere else?
Because I might be found.
Are you that certain
that you want to die?
Yes, I am.
Joy, how are you doing?
I've felt better.
Right.
Well, look, I don't like to ask,
but could you manage
without the burner?
I need it, darl.
I know you think it helps.
No.
It does help. I need it.
I'll change the mixture again. Oh!
Joy, it would be better
if you just turned it off.
I need to have it on
while I'm having my chemo.
You can't force me to turn it off.
I've got rights.
Patients have got rights.
Alright, I'm sorry.
We'll work something out.
JARED: What good is changing oils?
I don't know.
It might work and then
they'd both be happy.
STEPH: How are you going?
STEPH: How are you going?
I'm angry with him
and I'm letting him know.
I'm angry with him
and I'm letting him know.
I can't blame you.
I'm also angry with myself,
which doesn't help.
Considered just shutting the door
and leaving him to it?
Well, could you do that?
I'm damned if I do
and damned if I don't.
If I save him,
we've got a lawsuit on our hands.
And if I don't,
I've failed him and myself.
Why doesn't he walk outside,
drop dead and save us this bother?
I've met some selfish mongrels
in my life, but he takes the cake.
If I had my way,
I'd kick him out the front door.
JAZ: Poor Lesley gets thrown out
of room one with that migraine.
The worst thing is that my patient's
doing everything to survive
and this idiot's trying to die.
(softly) Connor!
I'm not apologising for my staff.
I understand how they feel.
I don't think you really have
the faintest idea.
It smells like someone's burning
aromatherapy oils out there.
Yeah. A patient in room four.
Oh, it smells nice.
Mmm. She's got cancer.
It helps with the pain.
She's not giving up.
Well, she doesn't have to.
You can be treated for cancer.
What makes you sure there's no cure
for Huntington's around the corner?
I'm not prepared to wait
and find there isn't.
You show no symptoms
I could develop symptoms any time.
I could end up like my brother.
Do you know what that's like?
I've seen patients
with Huntington's.
But, your family? Your brother?
No.
To watch someone that you really,
really love
turn from a person to a thing
Every time we went to visit him
he'd remember less and less.
He forgot my name.
He lost control of his bladder.
His bowels.
In the end I, um
..I just couldn't even bear to
walk through the door to see him.
MONITOR BEEPS RAPIDLY
What's that?
Why, what do you feel?
What was it?
It's an irregular beat.
The muscle has trouble functioning.
Oh, well, let's get this over with.
Why did you want to know what
It doesn't matter.
It does matter.
I think you're scared, Bryan.
You're scared of dying.
Now, there is still time.
You say the word and we will try
to reverse the drug's effects.
The longer you leave it,
the less chance we have.
Excuse me, if you don't want to
watch me die, you should leave.
You're not feeling nauseous?
No, it's gone.
And the pain seems
to be lifting, too.
That's great.
I'll leave you to rest.
Well?
Well, the nausea's all gone
and the migraine's a bit better.
Oh, so that's all thanks to Joy.
It's just pethidine doing its job.
Oh, ye of little faith.
Joy, anything I can do for you?
You could put a tape on for me.
Just press the button.
SOUND OF RUNNING WATER
AND RELAXING MUSIC
How could you let her
play that tape?
She needs her music.
That's not music.
It's ambient.
It's diuretic.
It makes everyone want bedpans.
Oh, get a grip, boys.
Oh, now I've got to go.
Uni trained nurses! First-rate
education, second-rate bladders.
Is that right?
Connor, I need you in room three.
I was just about to feed
the CVA patient in four.
But if someone could do it for me
I think I can manage that.
What are you up to?
Me?
Nothing.
TAPE CONTINUES TO PLAY
(snores)
At least you've got a catheter.
ERRATIC BEEPING
DOOR KNOCK
STEPH: Sorry to add to the pile.
He's starting to throw VEBs.
Yeah, I know.
Not long to go now.
I'd just wish he'd let us
contact his sister
so we feel like
we've done something.
Is that all the family he has?
Yeah. They saw his brother go
through the last stages of it.
Terrible to watch.
Were they there at the end?
He wasn't.
Um, I don't know about his sister.
RAPID BEEPING
I've got to get back to him.
Look, just
Just let this happen.
When you spoke about your brother
I really don't want to
talk about this, alright?
Well, I'll stop.
I just want to know if anyone from
the family was there in the end.
Your sister was there, wasn't she?
It's a big decision
leaving her to cope alone.
Well, I didn't make a decision.
I just went to work.
How does she feel about that?
Do you know how she feels about
you not being there in the end?
Is that why you don't want her
to know about you?
I can't ask her
to go through it again.
You think she might reject you?
Look, I walked away from him.
She's never mentioned anything,
but I know how she feels about me.
How can you know how she feels
I walked
I walked away from him.
Bryan, it's easy to forgive someone
Bryan, it's easy to forgive someone
for not being able
to watch a loved one die.
For not being able
to watch a loved one die.
I won't ask her.
I don't want you to die.
I don't want you to die like this.
Not before your time.
Will you be here?
You won't leave me?
No, I won't leave you.
See, I'd never forgive myself
for leaving a dying patient.
But you have to forgive yourself
for leaving your brother.
Oh, I can't do that.
I can't.
That's why I just
I just want to die
and get this over with.
Alright, you look me in the eye
and you say that.
You know, I'll know that look.
I'll know you're sure
it's your time.
Bryan, I need to know
that you're sure.
Now, you give me the sign and I'll
do everything I can to save you.
Aden.
How are you doing?
It's Ben - the paramedic.
I just dropped in
to see how you were.
I'm okay.
He had to do it, you know.
He couldn't go back inside.
I know.
Everyone reckons
he was a total loser.
But he wasn't.
Things will work out, mate.
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
When you know when Dad
Yeah.
Would he have felt anything?
You know, been in pain?
No, mate.
He wouldn't have felt a thing.
I didn't think
you were going to show.
You promised me a drink.
No, have something to eat.
Put a lining on your stomach.
No, I'm okay.
I will not have your wife holding me
responsible for you getting legless
before the whole tribe turns up.
Occupational hazard, mate.
Are you saying I'll turn into
an alcoholic?
Touchy subject?
What is this?
Steph put you up to this?
No. It is called talking.
Oh.
And this this is called buttering.
Like talking, it sort of helps
if two people take part.
Yeah, yeah.
Do you ever see
any of your patients?
Like afterwards?
No. I never get involved.
Not ever?
Nope.
What about that kid today?
I mean, he lost his dad and
I just hope he's got
someone to turn to.
Mmm.
You get emotionally involved
with a patient,
you get yourself
into all sorts of trouble.
Let me ring your sister so she can
come and say goodbye to you.
She won't want
anything to do with me.
Don't judge your sister. Ask her.
Do you think there's a chance?
Yes, I do.
HEART MONITOR FLATLINES
URGENT BUZZING
Arrest in one!
One, two, three, four
Terri, what are you doing?
He gave consent.
Did he sign something?
Trust me!
Ah, what do you think?
Ah, ten mil calcium gluconate?
STEPH: Yeah.
Three, four, five
One, two, three, four, five.
One, two, three, four, five.
One, two, three, four, five.
One, two, three, four, five.
Is that charged, Steph?
Yeah. 200 joules.
..three, four, five.
Right, clear.
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MONITOR BEEPS
We've got sinus rhythm.
Still signs of high potassium.
Give a second dose of calcium
gluconate and up to ICU pronto.
PETER: I'll call them.
We've heard about this clown.
Chickening out, are we?
You were wrong, Peter.
Hang on a minute.
He almost died because
you made a mistake.
I know how hard today's been.
No, you don't know
how hard today was.
You weren't there!
If you scheduled him
Terri, listen to me, that was
the right decision at the time.
This is not
an exact science, you know.
I want some time to myself.
I think we should talk about this.
I don't want to talk about this.
Fine.
I'll see you later, then.
God, I almost lost it when that guy
pulled that gun on me today.
Forget it, it's over now.
Oh, listen to Superman.
You must've felt something.
Yeah, of course I did.
Like what?
Felt good about saving the kid.
Yeah.
Yeah. I hope he's alright.
He'll be okay.
What about his dad, though?
What if we, um
Do you reckon
we could have saved him?
What do you mean?
What, you think it was my fault?
No!
What, then?
No, you were great,
you were fantastic.
I was the one that lost it.
You did all the thinking.
You were great - really.
You did okay.
Yeah?
Yeah.
So, we work alright together, then?
We're getting there.
So, were you scared?
Were you scared?
What do you reckon?
The guy had a gun pointed at us.
So, this whole big Superman thing
is a bit of an act, then, hey?
I never said I was Superman.
Oh, well,
your secret is safe with me.
I'm that tired
I can hardly hold the cup.
At least the headache's
nearly all gone.
Glad to hear it.
Not half as glad as I am.
Be thankful, you have no idea.
It's like a great weight
has been lifted off.
When you finish your tea,
you can get some more rest.
At least I can rest now.
Do you really think
it was the aromatherapy?
Is there something in it?
Mrs Cook, you're full of pethidine.
Yes, but if it works.
I'm going to give it a go next time.
What's all this?
What's that, dear?
Don't stop her.
It's just what the doctor ordered.
Can I do anything for you?
Turn the tape for me, darl?
Okay.
WHALE SOUNDS
Ah, enjoy.
Thank you.
Jared, this New Age stuff
might work and all,
but it's a bit of a con,
don't you reckon?
Drugs are chemicals, aromatherapy
are chemicals - what's the diff?
Hey, if it works, it works.
Mmm, yeah.
What's she playing now?
Whales - or someone strangling a cat
- it's hard to tell the difference.
How is he?
Oh, his electrolytes are all over
the shop, but he'll live.
That smells nice. Is it new?
Yeah. I got it when I was
buying Bron's present. Try it.
Oh, it's beautiful.
Oh, here's trouble.
You two still fighting?
He got to choose
the movie last time.
I did not!
You did!
Okay, alright
I'll pick the movie tonight,
so get the lift before it goes.
I'll see you there.
Say happy birthday to Bron.
Yeah.
Sure you're up to it?
Yeah, just what I need.
Oh, okay. Good.
That, ah, smells nice.
Thanks.
VON: "Secret Desire".
Someone's in for a good night.
You coming for a drink?
You bet.
I heard Ben got in
some trouble today.
Yeah, well,
it doesn't pay to worry about it.
Is he coming out tonight?
No.
He doesn't socialise these days.
Hey.
BRON: Hello.
I didn't expect to see you here.
Oh, Bron roped me in.
We don't have to stay.
We could go home if you like.
Tell me about your day.
Oh, it's okay. Just another day.
You should talk about it, Ben.
I have.
With my partner.
Yeah.
Okay, Clark Kent.
Told you not to call me that, Lois.
Time to dance.
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