John stares at Fiona for several seconds and then disbelievingly
says, "Oh, come on..." Fiona asks him if he thinks she'd
make it up. John says he doesn't understand, but Fiona tells him
that it's the truth; no matter how much he considers Terry to
be a mate, it doesn't change the sort of person he is. John angrily
asks her why she didn't tell him before. Fiona replies that there
were many reasons - Jill mainly: she wanted it kept quiet - she
felt so ashamed. John starts to walk out of the room, and Fiona
asks him where he's going. John asks her where she thinks.
He goes. Fiona turns to Barbara and shakily asks if she can pour
herself a drink. Barbara tells her to go ahead. She then remarks
that that was the big bombshell. Fiona replies that she wanted
to tell her before, but she couldn't. Barbara says she doesn't
think she should have now. She then adds that she assumes
Lisa doesn't know, and she asks if she's in any danger. Fiona
says she isn't. Barbara asks her why she brought it up, as she
knows it's going to cause unbelievable trouble. She adds that
Fiona just wants to get back at Terry. Fiona snaps that she feels
insulted and hurt. Barbara says she understands that, but it doesn't
change the fact that, by telling John, she's being purely vindictive.
Fiona yells that Barbara can think what she likes, but as far
as she's concerned, she hasn't got any apologising to
do to anyone. She storms out, leaving Barbara looking
worried.
Lisa and Terry are sitting with Warren Hansen in the Hansens'
lounge room. Terry is listening to music through a pair of headphones.
Warren comments to Lisa that he reckons Terry would have made
a good Country and Western singer! Lisa laughs that he certainly
dresses for it! Warren says it's a shame he can't sing! Suddenly
becoming serious, Warren then tells Lisa that it's made a world
of difference to Terry, having her around - she couldn't find
anyone more decent and honest than him. He continues that he and
Enid were a bit worried what would happen when Terry found out
that Fiona was his real mum, but Terry told Enid that it's her
he thinks of as his mother. Lisa says she's sure he loves both
him and Enid as much as he ever did. Warren tells Lisa that Terry
has always liked her; nothing would make him and Enid happier
than if she ended up as part of the family. Lisa looks worried.
John runs downstairs at Dural with a packed bag. He looks on
the table in the hallway for his car keys, but Barbara is holding
then and she asks him if they're what he's looking for. John goes
to take them, but Barbara moves her hand away. She suggests to
him that they have a talk before he goes rushing off to Woombai.
She then adds that it seems he has a rather short memory - didn't
she hear him say to Fiona this morning that he's not going to
go off half-cocked anymore? John retorts that he isn't
- he knows everything he needs to: Terry raped Jill - that's enough
for him. Barbara asks him if going to go in there in the middle
of the night, drag everyone out of their beds and start abusing
a blind man. John snaps that he'll do more than abuse
him. Barbara tells him that it can wait until the morning. John,
though, snaps that Terry is with Lisa. Barbara tells
him that Lisa isn't in any danger - even Fiona admits that; she
told her so herself. She suggests to him that he go and sleep
on it, and get an early start in the morning when he's worked
out exactly what he wants to say. John snaps that he knows now
what he wants to say - but he agrees to wait until the morning.
Barbara gives him his keys. She says to him that she's not trying
to tell him what to do, but a lot of people are going to get hurt,
and she thinks everyone should start off with a level head.
Freddy is at the Hansens', and Terry asks him if he wants to
stay for tea. Freddy accepts, and Lisa goes to tell Enid to set
an extra place. Terry and Freddy go outside and Terry sits down.
He then asks Freddy if he's standing, and when he says he is,
he tells him to sit down as well, as he's making the place look
ugly! Freddy sits down and then asks what Lisa is doing there.
Terry replies that she's looking after him. Freddy asks if there's
any word on the garage that Fiona is supposed to be buying. Terry
growls that the deal is off, and he adds that there's nothing
he wants from that lady.
John is in the lounge room at Dural when Fiona comes in. She
says Barbara told her that he's not going to Woombai until the
morning. John says he wants to know everything that happened.
Fiona points out that she told him, but John retorts
that she told him what happened; he wants to
know how it happened... why Jill didn't contact the police...
and what Fiona said to Terry. Fiona sits down and says it was
such an ugly thing; she's not trying to make excuses, but it's
over; Jill's recovered and she's happy now - she's got Brian and
she probably just wants to forget about it. She suggests that
maybe it was wrong of her to bring it up, but John snaps, "No
way," and he tells Fiona that he wants all the details so
that he can make up his own mind what to do. Fiona tells
him that she really doesn't think it concerns him, but John incredulously
says, "Come on..." Fiona tells him that everyone
else wants to forget it, but John retorts that she told
him about it, so she can't say she wants to forget. Fiona
sadly says she wishes she could. She cries that John
is only making it worse: Terry is her son. John snaps
that he raped Jill - they can't ignore that. Fiona cries that
she wants to but she can't - she loves him and he hates
her...
In the reception area at the riding school, Matt asks Patricia
if she enjoyed her day. Patricia says she did. Stephen
comes in and joins them, and Patricia kisses him. She asks him
if they caught many fish, and Stephen replies that Tony is putting
them in the deep freeze right now! He then looks at Matt and asks
if they've met. Matt says they did, once before. Patricia chips
in that it was at Gordon and Barbara's wedding - Dr. Kennedy helped
Angela get her memory back. Stephen remembers, and he asks Matt
if he's on holiday there. Matt says he is, and will be there for
a few more days. He adds that he expects they'll run into each
other again, and he walks off. Stephen comments to Patricia that
he seems like a nice chap. Patricia says he likes the sound of
his own voice. They go and sit down. Stephen says he had a call
from Malcolm this afternoon - he wants some signatures; it means
he has to go to Sydney tomorrow. Patricia tells him that she'll
come with him, but Stephen points out that it took him
long enough to get her up there in the first place! Patricia
says she's a difficult wife, is she?! Stephen says she is sometimes
- but he still loves her! Patricia asks him if he's alright. He
replies that he's never felt better in his life.
The next morning, Stephen and Patricia walk out to Stephen's
car. Stephen tells his wife that he'll miss her. Patricia points
out that he'll only be gone a day! Stephen puts his bag
in the car and Patricia tells him to say 'hello' to Malcolm for
her. Stephen gets in and drives off. As he goes, Matt comes out
from the reception area. He walks over to Patricia and asks her
if she's a free agent. Patricia tells him that Stephen will be
back tomorrow. Matt says it gives them all day, then. Patricia
asks, "For what?" Matt suggests horseriding, seeing
as they're both dressed for it. Patricia agrees, but says she
might just go and make a 'phone call first. Matt says they've
got all day. As Patricia walks off, he smiles...
In the reception area, Patricia is on the 'phone and she says
Matt is handsome and he's looking for some fun; on a scale of
1 to 10, he's probably an 11! It's Charlie on the other end, and
she says he's married, she supposes. Patricia says no - he's free
as a bird! Charlie asks her what she's waiting for, then, but
Patricia replies that she doesn't want him for herself - she was
thinking about Charlie! She suggests to her friend that
she hop on a 'plane and fly up there. Charlie says she'd love
to, but she can't, as she's got a luncheon date and a hairdresser's
appointment. Patricia tells her that Matt is 6 ft, has a beautiful
smile, dimples... Charlie tells Patricia that she's making her
go weak at the knees! She gives in and tells Patricia not to let
anyone near him until she gets there! Patricia hangs up and smiles...
Before setting off, Charlie heads to Dural to see Lisa, but Barbara
tells her that she's not there - she's at Woombai, staying with
the Hansens. Charlie says, "Talk about coincidence!"
Barbara asks her what she means, and Charlie explains that she's
going to Woombai - Patricia and Stephen are up there and she thought
she'd join them. Fiona, who's also in the room, asks if they're
up at the riding school. Charlie explains that they're getting
aawy from it all. She then adds that she only popped in to give
Lisa the contract. Fiona asks when Patricia and Stephen went up,
and Charlie says it was the day before yesterday. She then adds
that she'd better be going. Fiona tells her that she'll probably
see her up there, as she's got unfinished business to attend to.
Barbara stares at Fiona suspiciously. Charlie says she'll see
herself out, and she goes. Barbara immediately asks Fiona what
unfinished business she has, and she asks her if she's thinking
of having another go at Patricia. Fiona curtly replies that Woombai
happens to be where she lives...
John has arrived at the Hansens', but Warren tells him that he
missed Terry and Lisa - they left about half an hour ago. John
asks where they were going, and Warren says they went for a drive;
Terry had to get out of the house. He suggests to John that he
wait around, and John says he will. He asks if Lisa is enjoying
her stay there, and Warren says he thinks so. John asks if she
and Terry are getting on well, and Warren says they seem to be.
He comments on the fact that they're getting back together after
all these years, and adds that it's a bit of a turn-up. John is
grim-faced.
Terry and Lisa are walking along in the grounds of Woombai, talking
about the old bush dances they used to go to. Lisa is making fun
of Terry's lack of dancing abilities! They arrive back at the
car, and Lisa says they'd better get back. Terry says there's
no hurry, but Lisa says she promised Enid that she'd help with
lunch. Terry suddenly announces that he wants to drive.
Lisa incredulously says, "What?" Terry tells her that
he's been itching to, ever since they came out this morning. Lisa
points out that he'll run them off the road, but Terry says she
can tell him if he's veering left or right. Lisa reluctantly agrees,
but tells him not to to go too fast.
A short time later, Terry is driving as Lisa sits in the passenger
seat, guiding him. She tells him to turn sharp left and then to
go straight - but not too fast. Terry looks to be having fun as
he gradually puts his foot down on the accelerator! Lisa tells
him to turn right, but not too fast; she then tells him repeatedly
to slow down. Terry is smiling as he drives along, and Lisa eventually
asks him to please stop. She looks upset as the car comes to a
halt, and Terry tells her that he's sorry. He then tells her that
he's glad she's there. Lisa tells him to slide over, as she's
driving. She gets out of the car and goes round to the driver's
side. She gets in and drives off.
Warren Hansen asks John if he's staying long in the district,
but John replies that he hasn't decided yet. They suddenly hear
a car pull up, and Warren says it'll be Terry and Lisa. Terry
comes in and Lisa, looking surprised, asks John what he's doing
there. John calmly replies that he wanted to see how the invalid
was getting on. Terry says he's fine. Warren says he'll leave
them to it, and Lisa chips in that she'll go and help Enid in
the kitchen; she tells John that she'll talk to him later. When
she's gone, Terry goes to sit down, but John grabs the lapels
of his jacket and snaps that he ought to knock the living daylights
out of him. Terry tells him to get his hands off. John ignores
this and snaps that he doesn't care if Terry is blind or not
- they've got a score to settle. Terry snaps that he thinks John
had better leave, but John says he won't until he's had his say;
he suggests they go somewhere private. Terry snaps that he's not
going anywhere - the way he feels about Fiona is his
business. John growls that it's nothing to do with that;
he knows what Terry did to Jill...
Outside, John angrily tells Terry that he wouldn't feel sorry
about being blind, because right now, it's the only thing stopping
him smashing Terry's face in. He asks what sort of a bloke would
do what Terry did to Jill and think it was OK because they thought
she was a pro? Terry retorts that he's not saying that what he
did was right; he's saying he's sorry. John snaps that
that's pathetic. Terry says that what he did to Jill was wrong,
and he'd do anything to make it up to her, but he's not going
to stand there and listen to John mouthing off about it. John
warns Terry that he doesn't want him anywhere near Lisa, but Terry
snaps that he'll see who he damn well likes. John threatens that
if he does, he'll tell her the truth. He adds that there's no
way Terry's going to get her; she's his, so Terry can
give up easily or he can make it nasty for himself. Terry sighs.
In the reception area at the riding school, Charlie flirtatiously
tells Matt that he simply must take her horseriding after
lunch. Matt, though, says he's sorry, but he he took Patricia,
this morning. Charlie says he wouldn't let her go on her lonesome...
Matt replies that he might have to. Charlie says, "Never
mind," and she adds that she's sure there are lots of other
things they can do... Patricia chips in that Matt will think of
something. Charlie tells Matt that she may not have had many brains
at school, but she did excel in persistence! Patricia suggests
to her that she go and freshen up while she orders some
drinks. Charlie agrees and heads off. Matt immediately asks Patricia
where she found Charlie - an escort agency?! Patricia
tells him that she's a friend. Matt asks if she's just
come to 'lend a hand'? Patricia 'innocently' asks him what he's
talking about. Matt replies that she asked Charlie along to keep
him at arm's length. Patricia, though, says it's not exactly
like that - she just wanted him to know how it feels to be around
somebody who won't take 'no' for an answer. Matt remarks that
he's being taught a lesson, and adds that he guesses he asked
for it. Patricia tells him that he certainly did!
Stephen gets out of his car, having parked it by the side of
the road. As he stands on the pavement, there's music coming from
somewhere nearby. Stephen looks at a piece of paper he's holding
and then walks up a path towards a nearby building. There's a
van parked outside. He wanders in through the open door, and as
he steps into a large hall, the music becomes considerably louder.
He takes a few paces into the hall and then stops and stands watching
as a band, consisting of four young guys, plays on the stage.
The music suddenly stops and the lead singer asks Stephen if there's
something they can do for him. Stephen tells him that he was just
passing and he heard the music - he'd like to stay and listen
for a while, if that's alright. The singer says that's OK, as
long as he doesn't make any noise. He starts to count the band
into playing again, but the group's bassist is staring at Stephen
intently, and he asks his mate if they can take five. He takes
off his guitar, climbs down from the stage and starts walking
slowly towards Stephen, staring at him all the time as he does
so. When he's a couple of yards away, Stephen says, "You
wouldn't be Andrew Green, by any chance?" Andrew replies
that, yes, he is - and he reckons he knows who Stephen is, too;
he's seen photos of him; he's a bit older, but he can still pick
him. He says, "You're my father, aren't you?" Stephen
replies, "Yes. Yes I am..."
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