Angela shouts at Christine, asking her why she's
doing this to her; all she's ever done is try
to help - Christine and the baby. Christine
replies that she doesn't need Angela's help - if she's
with Paul, the three of them can be together, and if she marries
Paul - which she will - they'll have a very happy life.
Angela snaps that Christine has it all worked out - and all because
of a stupid pack of cards. Christine says they've never been wrong.
She adds that if Angela goes squealing to Paul, it'll work against
her - it has to. Angela says, "Alright. Let's see."
She goes.
In the lounge room in the main house, Angela tells
Paul that Christine is a nutcase. Paul says, "Come on."
Angela tells him that Christine reckons she's going to marry
him. Paul jokes that he's flattered, but Angela says it's not
funny. Paul says Christine has problems, and he can understand
in a way. He tells Angela that Christine has been kicked from
pillar to post for years, and she needs something to believe in.
Angela comments on how weak it is to build your life around tarot
cards, but Paul tells her that tarot cards, horoscopes; for some
people even the church - they can all be crutches if used the
wrong way. He tells Angela to put herself in Christine's place
- she feels miserable so she looks at the cards and they give
instant answers. Angela isn't interested, though, and she tells
Paul that if Christine stays, she goes. Paul snaps at
her to stop being so damn neurotic, but Angela shouts back that
she's not working her life out around a pack of cards.
She adds that she's not backing down. Paul tells her to stop shouting,
as the whole thing is getting blown out of proportion. He adds
that, if she wasn't such a spoilt brat, she might try to understand
Christine, instead of brushing her off as a nutcase. Out in the
entrance hall, Barbara is coming downstairs, and she overhears
Angela and Paul shouting. Paul tells Angela that Christine made
a big sacrifice for them, and they owe her. Angela says
they owe her nothing. She tells Paul that if he feels
like that, the sooner Christine takes both her babies and goes,
the better. Barbara is standing in the hall, looking awkward,
when Gordon emerges from the study and asks what the shouting's
about. Barbara replies that she thinks things are coming to a
head between Paul and Angela. She adds that it's ironic - a baby
is supposed to be the cement that binds. She remarks
that Paul thought he had it all worked out. Gordon says people
should only stay together because of love. They hear Angela shouting,
asking Paul what the hell he means that she should go back to
Matt Kennedy. Paul tells her that she sees Christine as some sort
of threat. He says he's bent over backwards to make them work
- he went through the amnesia with her, he chose her over the
church, he saw her through the stupid marriage guidance sessions
and then bought her baby - what more does he have to
do? Angela snaps that he has to get rid of Christine and her babies
- that's the bottom line. Paul snaps that his bottom
line is that Angela should act like an adult for once, instead
of like a selfish child. He says he'll take Christine and move
into a hotel for a while until the house is ready. He tells Angela
to stay at Dural and do some thinking about what's more important:
him or her hangups. He storms out. Angela just stands there, running
her fingers through her hair and looking worried.
Amanda, Rob and Phillipe are in the kitchen at The
Terrace. Rob comments on Amanda's cooking and then says he has
to get ready for work. He leaves the room, and Phillipe remarks
to Amanda that he's a nice fellow. Amanda suspiciously asks if
Phillipe is fishing, but Phillipe says he isn't; he's just aware
of how Amanda feels. Amanda says she wishes she knew where she
stood - she can't pin Rob down as he's always driving around.
She asks where his next trip's to, and Phillipe says it's to Sydney.
Amanda slyly says, "Is it, now...?" She adds
that she thinks she might have the answer, and goes to the 'phone...
The 'phone rings at Dural, and Barbara goes to answer
it in the entrance hall, closing the lounge room doors behind
her. She hears the STD pips and Amanda then comes on. Barbara
asks her if she's ringing about Dee, and Amanda asks how she is.
Barbara replies that she's putting up a good fight - it looks
like she'll pull through. Amanda says she's thinking of coming
up, and she asks if she can stay at Dural. Barbara asks her niece
if she's avoiding Patricia! She agrees to the request, and offers
to get Gordon to collect her from the airport. Amanda, though,
says she's hitching a ride with Rob. Barbara tells Amanda that
she'll let Dee know she's coming. Amanda asks Barbara if she's
talking to her mother again, and Barbara replies, "For
the moment..." She says they'll see Amanda when they see
her.
In the lounge room, Gordon tells Angela that Paul
is testing her, that's all. He adds that he imagines Paul wants
to think Angela is making an effort, for a change. Angela
snaps, "For a change?" but Gordon says he's
looking at it from Paul's point of view. Barbara comes
in and Gordon asks who the caller was. Barbara replies that it
was Amanda - she's coming up to see Dee. Gordon remarks that that's
nice, but Barbara cynically says it's too nice - she's
never known Amanda to put herself out for anyone. She
adds that she thinks it's more than just concern for her grandmother...
Amanda is sitting in the dining area at The Terrace,
looking sad, when Rob comes in with his packed bags. He asks what's
wrong, but Amanda just says, "Nothing." Rob insists,
though, and so Amanda tells him that she was just talking to Barbara;
her grandmother's worse, and Barbara kept saying she should be
there, but she's broke. Rob suggests that Stephen could help out,
but Amanda says he won't with Patricia telling him not to; her
stepmother has him wrapped round her little finger. Rob suggests
borrowing the money from Barbara, but Amanda says she doesn't
like to ask. She tells Rob to go to work - she'll be fine when
he gets back. Rob just stands there, and Amanda repeats that he
should go - there's nothing he can do. Rob, though, says it's
against company policy but... He then says it wouldn't work -
he wouldn't get her there in time. Amanda 'innocently' asks him
what he means, and Rob replies that his trip is to Sydney. Amanda
says, "Oh!" Rob tells her that the trip wouldn't be
comfortable, but Amanda says she doesn't mind! Rob points out
that she'll have to put up with him all the way, but
Amanda again says she doesn't mind! Rob tells her to give Beryl
a ring, then, to change her shift, and they'll go. Amanda smiles
and tells Rob that he's wonderful. She hugs him and then heads
into the kitchen to pick up her things; as she stands by the doorway,
she she smiles, looking very pleased with herself...
At the hospital, Barbara tells Dee that she should
see Amanda sometime tomorrow. Dee thanks her, and then remarks
that she's surprised to see Barbara there again. Barbara replies
that things need clearing up. Dee says she hopes Barbara's there
to explain why she lied to her. Barbara sourly comments that Dee's
as crafty as ever - ringing up Gordon the moment she left to find
out if the will really was in the safe. Dee tells Barbara
that she was never a very good liar. Barbara says she's
not going to apologise for being honest. Dee says she
doesn't expect her to, but she then asks why the lie
yesterday, about the will? Barbara tells her mother that she had
every intention of telling her the truth when she came in, but,
after the heart attack, she didn't want to upset her. Dee asks
Barbara if she'd have her death on her conscience, and Barbara
admits that, even though it's Dee, she'd be worried. Dee says
she's surprised, but Barbara snaps at her not to be like that.
Dee, though, asks how she should be after the way she
was treated when she came to the house. Barbara suggests that
they shouldn't get into that. She then tells Dee that Patricia
came to the house and took the will from the safe - she has the
key and knows the combination. Looking taken aback, Dee says,
"She stole it?" Barbara explains that the idea
was that she'd destroy it if Dee died. She adds that she's not
saying this to make trouble for Stephen and Patricia; she just
doesn't want Dee thinking there's anything more than concern for
her, behind the lies. Dee nods, and Barbara says that's all. Dee
says she believes her. She adds that there were a lot of things
about Barbara's father that she couldn't stand, but his honesty
was admirable, and Barbara is like him in that respect. She then
asks Barbara if she knows what she inherited from her.
Barbara replies, "Hopefully nothing," but then
quickly says she's sorry. Dee tells Barbara that she has her stubborness:
ten years is a long time to hold a grudge. Barbara says it isn't
when it's based on how her mother treated her father. She says
goodbye, and starts to head out of the room. Dee, though, stops
her, saying Barbara will have to mix with her. Barbara
asks if she means through the partnership, and Dee says yes. Barbara
then says she'll treat her mother like any other of Gordon's
business contacts she doesn't like: never less than pleasant,
but never more, either. She goes. Dee looks upset, and she presses
the button to call the nurse in. When the nurse comes in, Dee
asks her to ring her son - she wants to see him and his
wife. She adds that the nurse is to tell them that it's important.
Christine is stroking her babies in the bassinet
when Paul comes in with a bag. He tells Christine that everything
they need straight away is in there, and they can collect the
rest later. Christine asks if that's an excuse to see Angela again,
but Paul replies that he doesn't want to see her
unless she wants to see him. He then tells Christine
that there's something they have to sort out before they go: he'll
help her, but he won't marry her. He adds that he's trying to
force Angela to see things his way, and if Christine
interferes, there'll be trouble. Christine remarks that, when
Paul came back the other night, she thought Angela hadn't said
anything about that. Paul replies that she said something,
alright. He picks up the pile of tarot cards and tells Christine
that she's leaving them behind. Christine cries that she can't,
but Paul snaps that she does or they don't go. He tells Christine
to bring the babies, and he'll take the bag. Christine picks up
the bassinet and walks out of the flat. Paul throws the tarot
cards on the table. He doesn't notice that 'The Lovers' is on
the top of the pile...
Angela is looking out of the lounge room window
in the main house when Paul and Christine come through to the
hall. Paul tells Christine to go ahead. She smiles at Angela,
nastily, and goes outside. Angela tells Paul that once Christine
gets her hooks into him, she won't let go. Paul asks what sort
of idiot Angela thinks he is, and Angela replies that he's the
worst sort: the one who kids himself he's not
an idiot. She tells him to go, as she has nothing more to say.
Paul tells Angela that he hopes she wakes up to herself; he'll
be waiting when she does. He adds, "I do love you."
He goes. Angela looks sad.
Angela goes into the flat. She picks up 'The Lovers'
tarot card and start crying. She then sits down on the couch and
wipes the other cards onto the floor. She starts crying uncontrollably.
At the hospital, Patricia and Stephen are approaching
Dee's room. Patricia suggests to Stephen that he should find the
doctor; she'll go in on her own, as she'd like to sort
out the problems between her and Dee. She adds that she's sick
of fighting. Stephen wishes her luck and he walks off. Dee appears
to be asleep when Patricia enters the room. She closes the door
behind her and then sits down on the chair next to the bed. Dee
wakes and looks at Patricia. She says hello and asks where Stephen
is. Patricia explains that he's talking to the doctor. Patricia
asks Dee how she is, and Dee replies, "Comme ci comme
ça." She then says she assumes Patricia knows about
the will. Patricia asks Dee what she means, and Dee replies that
she's talking about the fact that she told Barbara to destroy
it. Patricia says yes, and adds that, naturally, she and Stephen
are very pleased - more for personal reasons than financial ones,
as it indicated that Dee is softening towards them. Dee remarks
that she supposes it did... Patricia tells her that she
and Stephen were very worried about her - especially Stephen.
Dee says the family don't normally show their feeelings, but she's
sure he was. She asks if her attack upset him, and Patricia says
of course. She adds that it upset her, too; they hardly
left the hospital. Dee says that's nice to know. Patricia starts
to say that now that Dee has changed her mind about her and Stephen
giving her a grandson... Dee, though, interjects and asks what
makes them think that? Patricia points out that she destroyed
the will, and Dee immediately regains her composure and says,
"Of course..." Patricia tells her that, now that she's
changed her mind, she thinks she can be honest with her. She then
tells Dee that she can't have any more children. Dee stares at
her. Patricia says she can understand why they were worried, with
Dee being so insistent. Dee asks if it's impossible to
give her a grandson, and Patricia replies that she'd love to,
but that's the way it is. She adds that she's glad she's finally
been honest. Dee snaps that she bets she is, and she
adds that it must be a shock to the system, being honest for a
change. She tells Patricia that she knows the whole story about
the will, so she can cut the bull. She says Patricia took a little
breather from feeling sorry for her to do a spot of housebreaking.
Patricia says she thinks... but Dee says she's not finished. She
tells Patricia that she didn't like her the moment she set eyes
on her, but she thought she'd test her and see what she's made
of; the good thing about the attack is that it sped things up.
She continues that, when she gets back to Melbourne, after she's
convalesced... when she gets back to her house - where
Patricia lives through her goodwill - Patricia had better
be on her toes. She says she's letting things go for the moment,
but that's exactly what it is - the moment. She adds
that once she's got rid of Patricia and found someone less cocky
for Stephen, she'll get her grandson. Furious, Patricia snaps
that she was prepared to like Dee, but Dee has turned it into
a fight. Dee, though, says she hasn't - Patricia
did, the day she married Stephen. Patricia tells Dee that she
won't break them up - they love each other too much. Dee says
she'll see about that. She tells Patricia to go and tell Stephen
that he's not to come in, as she's had her say. As Patricia heads
towards the door, Dee says that, when it comes to the crunch and
Stephen realises it's a choice between Patricia and her money,
Patricia hasn't got a hope. They glare at each other. Patricia
goes. Outside the door, she looks annoyed.
Later, at the apartment, Patricia is listening
to classical music in the dark. Stephen is sitting next to her,
holding her. Patricia says this is nice, and then adds sarcastically
that there's nothing wrong with living in a fool's paradise. Stephen
tells her that it'll be alright. Patricia asks what they can do
about Dee, but Stephen says he hasn't decided yet. Patricia asks
if Dee will get to him. Stephen kisses her and tells her that,
somehow, he'll have her, and the money. Patricia
smiles.
The next morning, at the hospital, Dee tells Amanda
that she didn't come down in the last shower, and she asks what
the real reason is for Amanda being there. Amanda remarks
that she can't con her grandmother, and Dee says she certainly
can't! Amanda says she's in love. Dee asks who it is
this time, and Amanda replies that it's Rob. Dee comments
that truck drivers are alright for a bit of fun but not
much else. She asks Amanda if she got a lift up, and Amanda replies
that it was fantastic - Rob is an incredible person. She explains
that he's very gentle and really warm. Dee asks if he's the 'salt-of-the-earth'
type, and Amanda replies that his whole family are great:
Kevin is his nephew, and Lynn is a good friend of hers, and Beryl...
Dee asks if she's going to get the whole family history! Amanda
continues that Rob is outside, and she asks Dee if she wants to
meet him. Dee asks why not. As Amanda goes to the door, she says
it's no wonder that Patricia hates them all - they're all too
nice for her! Dee asks her what she means, and she replies that
Patricia is such a cow to them - being around them really throws
her. Dee smiles. Amanda comes back in with Rob, and Dee says it's
lovely to meet him at last. She adds that, as a matter of fact,
she's longing to meet all his family...
At the Morrell apartment, Patricia and Stephen are
having lunch when Stephen says there's only one thing
to do. Patricia asks what, and Stephen replies that, if he tells
her, they'll have to go through with it, even though it could
blow up in their face. Patricia points out that if it's the only
thing to do... Stephen continues that the choice Dee has given
him is her money or Patricia, and there's only one way he can
have both - short of facilitiating her demise, which he even contemplated
in the depths of night. He tells Patricia, "Somehow, we're
going to screw every penny we can out of her. We're going to embezzle
her - and we'll tell her exactly where she can go..."
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